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Pacific Row

A Long Row For Water

In December 2026, Katie Spotz will attempt a 10,000-mile solo Pacific row — aiming to become the 1st American woman and fastest woman to row solo across the whole Pacific, and to complete the longest nonstop ocean row attempt in history by a woman — to help bring clean water to 100,000 people.

Katie first made history in 2010 as the youngest person to row an ocean solo. That journey helped bring clean water to tens of thousands of people worldwide and showed what was possible when endurance is paired with purpose.

Now, she returns to the oars for her boldest challenge yet: a solo, unsupported crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia.

For nearly a year, Katie will live alone in a 24-foot boat, battling storms, isolation, sleep deprivation, and waves reaching over 40 feet — with no support crew and no margin for error.

But this row is not just about survival. It’s about impact. The same ocean that threatens to break her is the one she rows to help others access something most of us take for granted: clean water.

For nearly a year, Katie will live alone in a 24-foot boat, battling storms, isolation, sleep deprivation, and waves reaching over 40 feet — with no support crew and no margin for error.

But this row is not just about survival. It’s about impact. The same ocean that threatens to break her is the one she rows to help others access something most of us take for granted: clean water.

Expedition By The Numbers

10,000 Miles

The longest nonstop row attempt

8,000 Nautical Miles

Across the Pacific Ocean

1.5 Million

Calories burned at sea

4 Million

Oar strokes; one at a time

40-Foot Waves

Expected conditons

8 Months

Alone at sea

Why Row the Pacific?

Clean Water Impact

Provide Clean Water for 100,000 People

Women & Girls

Inspire & Redefine What's Possible

Make History

Make History

Set a New World Record

The Brands Helping Me Complete My Journey

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Katie believes meaningful partnerships can create lasting impact. If you’re interested in collaborating, your support will help advance her mission of bringing clean water to 100,000 people in Fiji.