MEET THE CREW
We are three women united by our passion for adventure and purpose, and with the drive to cross the Mid-Pacific Ocean, rowing 2,800 miles from California to Hawaii.
THREE WOMEN. ONE OCEAN. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.
Janette Potgieter (JP)
JP is a Forensic Corporate Investigator from South Africa, living in Surbiton, UK.
Atlantic Row veteran (2021)
Cancer Thriver
42 yrs | Skipper
Felicity Ashley
Felicity is a best-selling author and keynote speaker, living in Oxfordshire, UK.
Atlantic Row veteran (2021)
Cancer Thriver
49 yrs
49 yrs
Victoria Bell
Victoria is a NED, Board Member and former CFO, from Scotland and living in Geneva, Switzerland.
“After our race, the boat including fixed and loose equipment will be sold to the next group of adventurers and all proceeds will go to our chosen charity, Cancer Research UK.“
— Team Row For Life
OUR ECO-BOAT
Vaquita is the first ever and only eco R45, manufactured in a more sustainable way. Built in 2020, her composite materials and the build process have been adapted to have a reduced environmental impact.
Our eco boat is named Vaquita, literally 'little cow', a species of porpoise on the brink of extinction.
JP’s Atlantic Crossing in Vaquita (2021)
JP’s Atlantic Crossing in Vaquita (2021)
Vaquita comprises three main sustainable build components:
OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS
Discover what it takes to fund a 2,800-mile Pacific crossing and how you can help make it possible.