Luca speaks: “In my previous life, I was an entrepreneur. I started very young, following in my father’s footsteps and opening my first business while I was still a minor. My passion for sailing began early on, thanks to another great passion of mine: freediving.

With my first earnings, I bought my first inflatable boat and, shortly after, my first real boat. However, as the years passed, my commitments increased, and I had less and less time for myself. Dissatisfaction grew due to stress, until 2015, when my life underwent an internal earthquake: a severe family loss made me question everything, forcing me to reconsider my priorities.

At that moment, I made a drastic decision: I freed myself from my commitments, sold what I could, and started traveling, dedicating myself 100% to what I truly loved.

So, from being an entrepreneur, I rediscovered myself as a freediving instructor in Thailand and deepened my knowledge of sailing, earning professional certifications. This new path led me to transfer a boat to Tunisia during the Covid period. Stranded there for a year, I had yet another opportunity to reflect on what I truly wanted to do with my life.

That was when the idea of Ikigai was born. The inspiration also came from reading the book Ikigai, and the vision became clear: to bring together friends I had met around the world who shared the same passions, get a boat, and set off on a sailing journey around the world—promoting a sustainable lifestyle based on healthy eating, sports, and adventure.

We found a boat in Tunisia and started preparing it, but the first attempt failed—it turned out to be a scam, and the owner disappeared with the vessel. Despite the disappointment, a friend, Brano, who shared my vision, decided to buy a beautiful catamaran and entrust it to the sports association I represent.

After two and a half years of traveling, the outcome of this adventure is exhilarating, and the journey continues.

We look forward to welcoming you on board!”