Charting a New Course for Love and Regeneration
We are creating a fleet of sailing ships that embody a bold vision for a regenerative future. These ships offer transformative learning experiences, connect aligned projects, facilitate fossil-fuel-free trade, and protect our oceans. Each voyage strengthens a global community of New-Era Pirates, shaping a culture anchored in love, resilience, and regeneration.
Why Pirates? Pirates from the Golden Age challenged oppressive systems and redefined freedom. We carry their rebellious spirit into the modern era—not with weapons, but with love as our guiding star. Our mission is to inspire change, disrupt unsustainable systems, and chart new courses for a thriving planet.
Why Love? Love is the most transformative force we know. It builds trust, bridges divides, and inspires meaningful action. By choosing love, we create connections that heal, nurture life, and celebrate our shared humanity. Love is the foundation of everything we do—onboard and beyond.
Why Ships? Sailing ships are far more than transport; they are catalysts for transformation. Life aboard invites us to slow down, disconnect from distractions, and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Sailing opens new perspectives, fostering creativity, resilience, and the courage to navigate uncharted waters.
Beyond the seas, our mission extends to the land. We offer immersive love-driven experiments, share our story through engaging talks and workshops, and mentor those ready to embrace a life of authenticity and adventure.
"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 Crew
Founded in 2018 in Brazil by Raissa Teles and Christof Brockhoff, Piratas do Amor evolved from the couple's four-year journey of prototyping experiences on a 33-foot sailing boat. Determined to elevate their dream, they pursued studies at the Enkhuizer Zeevaartschool. Since then, they collaborate with sailing ships and partner organizations that share aligned values, taking their vision to new horizons.
Raissa Teles
Born in São Paulo, I found my home, temple, and greatest teacher in the ocean. With a background in business and over a decade of experience as a facilitator and mentor, I guide individuals and groups toward self-mastery, conscious relationships, and rediscovering their innate gifts. As a qualified first mate for tall ships, I weave my sailing expertise and love for the sea into transformative journeys of personal growth and connection. On land, I co-steward TIWA, a regenerative village flourishing in the Atlantic Rainforest of São Paulo, Brazil, where I help nurture a community rooted in harmony, resilience, and love.
Christof Brockhoff
From Liechtenstein, one of the world’s smallest countries, I’ve always dreamed of shaping my own utopia. In a world ruled by realists, where their vision has often led to destruction, I choose to be an idealist—building the possibilities of a better future. As co-leader of the Ideenkanal Foundation, I work to challenge the status quo and spark innovation for social good. With a vision for a more connected and regenerative world, I also co-steward TIWA, a thriving regenerative village in São Paulo’s Atlantic Rainforest. Meanwhile, through Piratas do Amor, I set sail on tall ships—crafting adventures for the pirates of a new era as we navigate not just oceans, but new horizons in life on Earth.