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ROWING ACROSS THE

ATLANTIC OCEAN

40 days. unsupported. non-stop.

WHERE TO FIND US

An adventure of a lifetime in support of ocean health & mental resilience for the younger generations.

ONE BOAT | ONE OCEAN

A map showing the distance of 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) that needs be rowed from the race start at the island San Sebastián de la Gomera to Antigua

TEAM
OUT OF THE BLUE

A collage of pictures featuring the Out of the Blue team with their rowing boat

THE TEAM

Students and graduates with a common goal to push our limits for mental health and ocean conservation.

We want to demonstrate the power of teamwork and determination in order collectively advocate for mental health alongside our partnered charities in the Netherlands and Ireland.

At the same time, we want to promote citizen science by collecting our own ocean data. This will be used to provide ground-truth validation for a student-run organisation that has developed an AI-powered ocean monitoring tool for local coastal communities.

OUR MISSION

Mobilize marine conservation

Our boat is serving as a 'floating data lab' to collect data for the development of an AI tool with the purpose of conserving ocean health.

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Inspire action

Align yourself with an initiative that proves there is no limit to what humans are physically and mentally capable of.

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Promote mental resilience

Support MIND US in inspiring young people to improve their mental resilience and provide a voice of action for change.

Learn about our charities >

Ocean Literacy

An image of The Ocean Race Learning program taking place at a school

The Ocean Race Learning program aims to educate and inspire children about the importance of a healthy ocean and empowering them to make positive changes to support the seas.

As a team, we are passionate about promoting ocean literacy and raising awareness about the importance of marine conservation. We are inspired by the engaging learning programs provided by The Ocean Race, which are suitable for schools, at-home learning, community and youth groups, and sailing clubs. Their programs support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 14 Life Below Water, which aligns with our goal of mobilizing marine conservation efforts for healthier oceans. We support their efforts to empower children and youth to make changes that support our seas and promote ocean literacy for a healthier planet.

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