JOIN US HERE LIVE ON OUR PACIFIC OCEAN EXPEDITION
We are rowing the Pacific Ocean from Monterey, California to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai Hawaii – a 4500 km/2800 miles/2433 Nautical Miles unsupported and non-stop rowing expedition to raise awareness for drinking water scarcity and its existential value for all life. We call this mission #AQUAWARENESS and as part of this we will be living on 6 liters of water pp per day during this expedition. We’re able to do with less & (again) appreciate the value of water.
So can you! Why not join us? Be aware, and consume a little less.
Come in action and support our mission on sustainable water usage, reduce your water consumption – SEE HOW
Support us ‘en route’ or donate for water education via our ‘DONATE’ button.
Every drop counts because we have no alternative to this precious resource.
Bela Evers, Wilco van Rooijen, Ruurd Dasselaar
GROHE Team Ocean
LIFE IS WATER IS LIFE!
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DAILY LOG
LOG: 02.00 AM PST: Night.. Window fully open. Departure is at first light | 04.30AM PT | 13.30 PM CET | We're leaving Monterey Bay at first light heading west for Kaua'i Hawaii.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight.. Window is open. Departure is imminent. We're on stand by receiving our final briefings and testing our comms setup with our shore team.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight.. Although still closed there is a slight chance for a window within the next 48 hrs. Fingers crossed. We're ready.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight.. Window for departure still closed. The bad weather system that blocked our departure seems to have arrived. Wind and gusts are increasing. We need to wait till this system passes and hopefully a window will open next. Spending much of the day training on shore.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight.. Window for departure still closed. The bad weather system that blocked our departure seems to have arrived. Wind and gusts are increasing. We need to wait till this system passes and hopefully a window will open next. Spending much of the day training on shore.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight.. Window for departure closed. Not sure when next window opens. Wind and gusts too strong to depart.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight. Weather deteriorated rapidly off coast during the day with gusts >30 kts. Window for departure closed. Not sure when next window opens.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight. Weather improvements are accelerating consistently. Window for departure is opening. We're on stand by for departure3
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight. Weather improvements are accelerating consistently. Window for departure is opening. We're on stand by for departure as from Friday. Did some calibrating electrical equipment today and enjoyed the warm hospitality of the friendly people of Monterey.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight. Conditions and sea-state off coast consistently improving. Winds are slowing and turning more West. Window in sight. Last sea trials today went well. We're getting ready for departure.
LOG: 09.00 AM PST: Morning Daylight. Conditions and seastate off coast are slowly but consistently improving. Winds are slowing and turning more West. Possible window opening in a few days as from Friday. Meanwhile we keep preparing and follow up on some sponsor requests. Spirits high.
LOG: 00.00 AM PST: Midnight. Conditions and seastate off coast are slowly improving. Winds are turning more West. Possible window opening in a few days. Meanwhile we're reorganising our supplies and inventory while getting used to the Pacific sun and enjoying the warmth and hospitality of our Monterey hosts.
LOG: 09.00 AM PST: Not much improvements over night and no sign for better forecasts for the day. We'll spend the day working on our extensive small improvements list and fixing some technical and software issues. Also planned some interview requests later this week.
LOG: No improvements in weather conditions. Still unfavourable to head for the ocean. Rowing the Bay for most of the day. Spirits are high, we adjust and wait.
LOG: Due to severe weather conditions our departure is delayed for a few days.
CREW ROOM
Hawaii here we come
May 30, 2025 06.00 AM Pacific Time | 15.00 PM CET. After 2 years of preparations and intensive training GROHE Team Ocean has left
ZERO HOUR : DEPARTURE @ FIRST LIGHT
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
Cheers to our Team Ocean Ground Team
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…
Final Sea Trials
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
Be Crazy!
While the whole team – sea and shore – eagerly waits for a favourable weather window to head for the ocean and to set off
READY, but ON HOLD
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