The Magenta Project
Sailing is one of the few professional sports where women and men compete on equal terms. Yet women remain underrepresented in professional sailing and the wider marine industry. The Magenta Project is working to change that.
The Magenta Project is a charitable organization established in 2015 after Team SCA competed in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race. The campaign showed what is possible when female sailors have the right conditions and opportunities to compete at the highest level.
The organization’s mission is to create greater equity and inclusion for women in sailing and the wider marine industry by breaking down the barriers that limit opportunities to participate, develop and build a career.
Access to experience, training, networks, and opportunities to get on the water plays a vital role in taking the next step. The Magenta Project works through mentoring, leadership development, on-water training, and learning programs.
A central part of its work is building a global network where sailors, mentors, companies, and organizations share knowledge, experience, and opportunities. This way, Team SCA's legacy lives on while new pathways are created for the next generation.
Pelle P official Clothing Partner
The partnership with The Magenta Project began in spring 2026 and is based on shared values and a belief in creating more opportunities and pathways within the sport. As Official Clothing Partner, we provide technical apparel to support key activities across The Magenta Project’s programs. The partnership also offers an ideal platform for continuous product development.
“The Magenta Project is leading the way in driving meaningful change in sailing,” says Cecilia Petterson, founder, CEO and Chief Designer at Pelle P. “This partnership strengthens our commitment across the sport of sailing – from grassroots to elite level.
For The Magenta Project, the partnership provides additional support to develop its programs and reach more women internationally.
“Partnerships like this are essential in helping us expand our impact globally,” says Victoria Low, CEO at The Magenta Project. “Pelle P’s support enables us to continue building pathways for women in sailing and strengthening our international community.”