Women & the Wind – Documentary Screening

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A woman stands on a catamaran at sea, adjusting a sail line in the wind. Text above reads "WOMEN & THE WIND" with event details below about a yacht club gathering and an inspiring documentary screening.

Ocean. Adventure. Resilience. Sisterhood.

This week, we’re gathering in Scheveningen to screen Women & the Wind, a raw and intimate documentary that chronicles the transatlantic voyage of three women aboard Mara Noka, a 50-year-old wooden catamaran.

Over 30 days at sea, they confront the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, the presence of plastic pollution in even its most remote corners, and the depths of their own inner strength.

Three women sit on a sailboat at sunset, gazing over calm water with mountains in the background as a gentle wind stirs the scene.

A Story of Purpose-Driven Exploration

Captured through the lens of filmmaker Alizé Jireh, this film goes far beyond beautiful sailing footage. It brings us face-to-face with what it means to live with the sea. It is a cinematic invitation to explore not just the ocean, but our own connection to nature, purpose, and one another.

A splash of water in the foreground with two women on a wooden sailboat, guided by the wind under partly cloudy skies.

“Three women ignite the flames of curiosity and adventure that lie dormant within so many of us, by deepening our understanding of the synergy between nature and humanity and by doing so radically, through a voyage.”

Real-Life Ripples

Two women stand together on a sandy beach, the wind gently tousling their hair as one holds a book titled "OCEAN NOMAD." Both are smiling and looking at the camera, with the sea and blue sky in the background.

We first met Lærke Heilmann during a beach cleanup in the Canary Islands a few years ago. She told us about her dream to sail across the Atlantic with a female crew, on a wooden catamaran, raising awareness for the ocean. We thought, WILD! We happened to have a copy of Ocean Nomad in the van and passed it on. That moment stayed with us. And now, here it is. A dream transformed into a film.

We later connected with Angie Davis and her wonderful family, the producer, and founding member of Ocean Nomads. They are now building their own wooden catamaran by hand and launching a storytelling and research journey with VoyageVirage. Their work, including the Regenerative Tides initiative, explores the impacts of fiberglass boats and supports citizen science and community engagement.

We are sure sooner or later we will cross paths with the captain behind it all, Kiana, as this fleet of impact continues to grow.

Why This Film Resonates with Ocean Nomads

This story aligns with the Ocean Nomads ethos. We believe that adventure is not just for personal escape, but a way to reconnect. To nature. To ourselves. To each other. And to the sea that sustains us.

We use wind-powered travel as a platform for exploration, contribution, and conscious living. Women & the Wind reflects this beautifully. It is a story of courage, simplicity, and meaningful movement. It’s everything we stand for and strive for.

About the Host

This screening is hosted by Ocean Nomads Ambassador Lovisa Oosterhof. Lovisa is a graphic designer, sailor, and proud owner of MISTY, a 38-foot steel sailboat she’s been refitting and living aboard along the rugged North Sea coast. She brings quiet strength, creativity, and a deep love for the sea to everything she does.

Join the Screening

Date: May 15
Time: 20:00
Location: Jachtclub Scheveningen, Netherlands
Entry: Free
RSVP

We have quite some Ocean Nomads members joining! RSVP in our memberhub and see who else is going.

This evening offers more than a film. It’s an opportunity to gather, reflect, and connect with others who feel called to live more consciously with the sea.

A woman in a patterned swimsuit sits on the edge of a sailboat, holding onto rigging as the wind sweeps over the open ocean beneath a cloudy sky—capturing a candid, documentary feel.

Brazil Premiere Giveaway

We’re also offering two VIP premiere tickets for the upcoming Brazil screening of Women & the Wind on May 31.

To enter:

  1. Comment below: What does living with the sea mean to you?

We will gift the tickets to two responses that move us most.

A Ripple Worth Sharing

Women & the Wind is more than a documentary. It is a spark. A reminder of what becomes possible when we trust the sea, follow the wind, and act on our boldest ideas.

We are honored to be part of this ripple. We hope to see you there.

New on the Ocean Nomads Member hub: OceanExploreHERs! A space for ocean minded women to unite

Logo with text "OCEAN ExploreHERs" above a woman in a swimsuit walking near a sailboat on a beach with a palm tree and sun, celebrating adventurous Women who chase the Wind.
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