Why We Sail
We live in a time of deep change. Many of us feel disconnected from each other and from nature.
Founded in 2018 in Brazil by Raissa Teles and Christof Brockhoff, Piratas do Amor began on a 33-foot sailboat and a desire to follow a different compass. The ocean became our teacher, and sailing ships our training grounds to practice and share a culture based on love and reciprocity.
"The ocean is the only place on Earth where Humans cannot build walls."
Today, Piratas do Amor is a collective of sailors, artists, facilitators, and entrepreneurs. Based on our Pirate Code, we host sailing expeditions and art residencies, and collaborate with sailing ships around the world. We support their crews in shaping their missions, curating voyages, and building strong crew cultures.
"Piratas do Amor are liberated souls, strong in spirit, and captains of their own destinies. For me, a 'pirate' is epitomized by the two beautiful humans, Raissa and Christof, as they navigate the seas. 'Do Amor' signifies their life philosophy grounded in the abundant love that surrounds us. An abundance often overlooked, unheard, and unfelt. Sailing amidst authentic souls, adrift with an endless horizon, submitting to nature's command is, to me, the journey back to our genuine human essence."
Ellyn, The Netherlands, 2023
The Founders
Raissa Teles
São Paulo-born Raíssa, a business graduate, found her home, temple, and teacher in the ocean. With over a decade of experience as a facilitator and mentor, she guides individuals and groups towards self-mastery, conscious relationships, and rediscovering innate gifts. As a qualified first mate for tall ships, Raíssa seamlessly integrates sailing expertise and love for the ocean into the profound journey of personal development.
Christof Brockhoff
Christof was born in the Principality of Liechtenstein, one of the world’s smallest countries. He left university to co-found the Ideenkanal Foundation, now among the leading incubators for social enterprises in the Alpine region. Beyond the mountains, he co-founded Piratas do Amor, curating transformative sailing expeditions and supporting partner vessels by building crew culture, leadership, and legacy. He works internationally as a group facilitator, concept artist, and motivational speaker.