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At TrueWorld, we believe meaningful climate action must include everyone. That is why we are proud to share one of our most rewarding projects in recent months: the inclusive sailing trips we organise with Marina Ibiza aboard Galaxie, the first fully electric sail training vessel over 20 metres in the Balearic Islands.
Since early 2025, Galaxie has been based at Marina Ibiza, welcoming groups of schoolchildren and adults from APNEEF(the Association for People with Special Needs in Ibiza and Formentera, now known as Com Tu!), the Consell d’Eivissaand AMADIBA. Organised by TrueWorld as part of the Love The Mediterranean initiative, these trips have a clear purpose: to make climate action accessible to everyone and help people connect with nature, discover marine biodiversity and develop a deeper respect for the sea.
A historic sailing vessel, transformed for the future
Galaxie is a historic 21-metre sailing vessel that has circumnavigated the globe twice. It was donated to Fundació Joves Navegants to provide sail training for young people from the islands, particularly those with fewer opportunities.
Over fifteen months, we replaced its diesel engine with a fully electric propulsion system from PhoenixOne, powered by lithium batteries that provide between eight and ten hours of operation. The conversion was supported by a grant to decarbonise the nautical sector from the Balearic Government’s Directorate-General for Energy, financed through the European Union’s NextGenerationEU funds. The vessel was unveiled in April 2024 at Alcudiamar and the Palma International Boat Show, where hundreds of young people had the chance to step aboard.
Emission-free sailing, learning without barriers
Each outing is much more than a boat trip. On board, participants discover how a vessel can operate without fossil fuels, get a close look at the marine ecosystems around Ibiza and Formentera, and learn why the Mediterranean, which is warming faster than the global average, needs us all to play a part in protecting it.
Yet what has stayed with us most cannot be captured by a performance indicator: the smiles, the growing confidence and the joy of people who, in many cases, were stepping aboard a sailing boat for the very first time. The head of a special education centre in Sant Josep described the experience as a day that brought a real sense of wellbeing to her pupils. For us, that is the true measure of the project’s success.
A shared commitment with Marina Ibiza
Marina Ibiza has played an active role in the project, offering much more than a home port. Its commitment to protecting the marine environment aligns closely with our vision of a sustainable nautical sector that welcomes everyone. In May 2025, Galaxie also raced under the Marina Ibiza flag in the ninth APD Crossing Regatta and took first place, showing that an electric sailing vessel can compete at the highest level.
This project directly supports several Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10). At TrueWorld, we will continue bringing technology, science and social impact together to make the sea a place where everyone has the opportunity to learn.
Our thanks go to Marina Ibiza, APNEEF, AMADIBA, the Consell d’Eivissa and everyone who has joined us aboard Galaxie. Together, we sail on.
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