Right now Cutu Serruys, Luca Feser and Matt Siely are rowing 2,800 miles in an 8.7m (28.5ft) boat, to raise donations for The Ocean Cleanup Charity, and Burgess is behind them every stroke of the way.
The three men are team HODL, short for Hold On for Dear Life - a tongue-in-cheek nod to the challenge they are undertaking. They are one of 12 competing boats racing across the Pacific from California to Hawaii in the World’s Toughest Row - Pacific, a race which is pushing them to the limits of physical and mental endurance.
Highlighting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the motivation for this epic endeavour, to raise awareness by rowing through the area. HODL intend to raise £50,000 to help fund The Ocean Cleanup in extracting the plastic before is breaks down into microplastics and further negatively impacts marine life.
HODL are rowing to raise GBP 50,000 for The Ocean Cleanup
Cutu, Luca and Matt aim to complete the row from Monterey Bay to the finish at Nawiliwili Bay in just 40 days – the average crossing time is 62 days. They are now in the final stretch with just days to go to the finishing line. You can track their progress here.
Their boat is the Rannock R45, which is a self-righting 8.7m (28.5ft) specialist design. It is self-sufficient with solar panels powering the electrics and a desalinating machine to create fresh drinking water. The crew are harnessed into the boat at all times, and there is a liferaft stowed onboard. The boat has to carry all their supplies for the voyage, including all their food in dehydrated food pouches.
Burgess jumped at the opportunity to sponsor HODL. The team’s proactive approach to marine conservation, undertaking a long voyage, braving all weather conditions, and taking a physical challenge to the furthest degree - all align with Burgess values and legacy. Please join us in supporting Team HODL.