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Ocean 5
Pacific Row 2025

5 men

Atlantic row veterans

One boat

Lady Jane II, a brand new Rannoch RX45

One ocean

4444km across the Pacific Ocean

One dream

To become world record holders for the fastest 5-man crossing from mainland USA to Hawaii

The Challenge

Race Details

Our Pacific Challenge begins June 2024. Teams from all over the world will embark on a 4,444km (2,800 mile) journey from Monterey, California to Kauai, Hawaii in ocean rowing boats. An extreme series of endurance races where individuals from across the globe gather annually to test themselves against Mother Nature and compete to row thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean. This offers a unique atmosphere to gather together and absorb what will be a once in a lifetime adventure and experience.

Sleep deprivation, hallucinations, hunger - the ultimate test of body and mind will be balanced with a profound connection to nature; sights of marine life, adapting to the ever changing weather, energizing sun rises into glorious sunsets into mesmerizing night sky's. The team will experience deep camaraderie, achievement, self-discovery and pride among the many experiences delivered by rowing across an ocean.

The Crossing in Numbers

4444

Kilometers rowed

Days targeted rowing

6000

KCAL burned per rower per day

1.5

million oar strokes

30+

Foot waves

Litres of water consumed per rower per day

Kilograms of average weight loss per person

2-2

2 hour rowing - 2 hours resting, around the clock

Meet the Team

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2019 Atlantic World Record Holder

Kevin Gaskell

A world-renowned business leader and inspirational speaker Kevin was previously MD of Porsche, BMW and Fairline Boats. He brings a (very!) mature aspect to the team and is vastly experienced at leading complex projects and demanding expeditions. Kevin has walked to the North Pole (twice) and the South Pole as well as climbing some of the world’s highest mountains to raise funds for medical research. Since being part of the world record setting Ocean5 Atlantic crew, Kevin has been determined to repeat the experience, with the goal of setting a new world record for the row across the Pacific. His friendship with Lewis Moody and respect for his Foundation’s fight against brain tumours in young people encouraged Kevin to get on and make the row happen.

2019 Atlantic World Record Holder

Matt Gaskell

With qualifications in conservation biology and medicine, Matt’s experience as a member of the world record setting Ocean5 Atlantic crew means that he knows more about treating a poisonous jellyfish sting than treating asthma. His bedside manner of "umm, you’ll live … probably" is ideally suited to a couple of months rowing the Pacific, where his expedition medical skills will be a key addition to the team. Matt is an Olympic torch bearer who has walked to both the North and South Poles and currently competes in Ironman and Ultra-marathon competitions. His ocean rowing experience and his appetite for endurance sports and multi-day events means he understands just how difficult this undertaking will be.

2021 Atlantic Veteran

Adam Ravenscroft

Adam is a keen adventurer and sports enthusiast, having notably rowed the Atlantic, ran the Marathon des Sables and climbed Stoke Kangri in the Indian Himalayas. He enjoys cross country skiing in the winter, surfing in the summer and watching rugby all year around.

2021 Atlantic Veteran

Tom Higham

Tom has previous rowing experience, having crossed the Atlantic with Adam in 2021. He enjoys endurance adventures of multiple disciplines having placed in the top 100 in the Marathon Des Sables and swam from Europe to Asia across the Hellespont.

We are actively searching for a 5th team member

Team Member No. 5

Please get in touch if you are interested

The Charity

The Lewis Moody Foundation

The Lewis Moody Foundation is dedicated to changing the story around brain tumours.

They inspire individuals and companies to take on the challenge of their lifetimes – raising the vital funds needed to support people affected by brain tumours (as well as their families).

About The Charity