our mission
mission
We are Team Ocean with a mission to row across the mid-Pacific in order to raise awareness the impact climate change is having on our water availability. We, Bela Evers (Transformation Consultant & Ocean Rower), Wilco van Rooijen (Professional mountain climber and polar explorer), Bram Mayer (Police Officer) and Sara Eenhoorn (Mountain Guide) will set out in May 2024 from San Francisco and row non-stop 4500km in shifts of 2 hours on and 2 hours off to Hawaii. It’s going to be tough to say the least but the mission is clear.
Our Story
Being outdoor adventurers, we are grateful to be so close and ‘as one’ with nature. Yet it’s saddening to see what is happening on the front of climate change and the impact it is having on our water supply.
By rowing the Pacific it is our mission to raise awareness and change behaviours when it comes to how we go about using and treating water. The UN predict that by 2025 there will be a shortage of water in 30% of the world covering 50 countries.
We will use our expedition as a ‘living lab’ to highlight the need of being self-sufficient on water usage, so every drop counts. As part of their mission, we will create awareness, school programs, citizen initiatives and company programs, but we can’t do this without the support of partners and sponsors, so hop on board. Sitting back is NOT an option.
Let’s row this ocean together.
Our Core Values
Our Values as a Team
- Work together
- Respect for nature and each other
- No room for ego's
Extraordinary Experiences
Adventure frees the heart and brings with it extraordinary experiences. Between the team we have climbed mountains, rowed an ocean, crossed the polars and more… being outdoor adventurers has magnified the superiority of nature.
We are nothing compared to the mighty elements around us and it is the art of being ‘as one’ with mother nature that tests us as humans. The extraordinary experience is not what you do but how you come out of it the other side.