Today, Friday, May 30, is zero hour. After a 12-day weather delay, we finally leave Monterey Bay Marina and head out to the ocean, west to Nawiliwili, Kaua’i, Hawaii. We expect to leave around 04:30 Pacific Time (approximately 13:30 European Time) at first light. We are ready, inspired, excited and motivated to row the mighty […]
ZERO HOUR : DEPARTURE @ FIRST LIGHT Read More »
While the rowers are waiting to get a clear weather window to depart, let’s take a moment to introduce the amazing team behind the scenes… the ground crew…. Weather routers, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘀 (ocean rower and boat builder) and 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗶𝗷𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (ocean rower), will be providing the team with the optimal and safest route given
Cheers to our Team Ocean Ground Team Read More »
Yesterday we went through our final sea trials before heading to the ocean to set for Kauai Hawaii. Everything is online, secured and ready for this 2800 miles non stop rowing expedition. As are we. Our spirits are high and are preparing for our window that will open any day now.
While the whole team – sea and shore – eagerly waits for a favourable weather window to head for the ocean and to set off to Hawaii, we might as well have a little walk down memory lane. Today, May 20th, is a special day. At least it is for Wilco van Rooijen – GROHE
May 18: We’re ready to leave Monterey Bay and head to Hawaii, our 4500 km / 2800 miles unsupported rowing expedition to raise awareness for drinkwater scarcity and the necessity to be more aware of our familiarity towards this most valuable element for our lives and existence. Yet, we’re holding due to weather conditions that
READY, but ON HOLD Read More »
Finally the Ambrosia is getting wet feet again and she’s ready to take us to the ocean.
Back into the water Read More »
And off we are. One last hug and fare well and we’re on our way to Monterey. Here we will start our last preparations and sea trials with the Ambrosia before we set sail (better, our oars) towards Hawaii crossing the Pacific.
Monterey here we come Read More »
AAN HET WOORD: Onze watermaker. De firma Schenker leverde ons de Zenn 30. Een vernuftig apparaat dat ons gefilterd, schoon drinkwater gaat leveren. Om ons heen is permanent heel veel zeewater. Tot vervelens toe. Drinken van zeewater? Ho maar, gaat niet goed komen. Vandaar dit het belangrijkste apparaat aan boord. Onder zeer hoge druk, oplopend
Aan het woord: Ruurd Dasselaar ~ Oceaanroeier & Watermaker Read More »
AAN HET WOORD: Grond logistiek met Joost. Het is bijna zover! De boot gaat begin maart op transport, en we zijn volop bezig met de voorbereidingen—geen eenvoudige klus! Telkens wanneer we denken alles op orde te hebben, wordt de lijst weer aangevuld tot in de kleinste details. Het doet me denken aan mijn tijd bij
Aan het woord: Joost Schutte – Oceaanroeier & Logistiek Read More »
Rowing an ocean means having a well prepared diet for daily consumption. Not only do we need a calorie rich diet but also supplements for replenishment. Our food packs consist of freeze dried food, self made expedition breakfasts, snacks and supplements. We’ll be burning anything from 4500 to 7000 Kcalories per persoon. Having an exciting