Bela Evers-Kapoor Makes History as First Woman of Indian Descent to Row Across the Pacific Ocean. Previously having also rowed the Atlantic Ocean.

UK born Indian Bela Evers-Kapoor, an ocean rowing athlete, has made history, becoming the first woman of Indian descent ever to successfully row across the Pacific Ocean. Bela was a key member of the Dutch Ocean Rowing Team ‘GROHE Team Ocean’, which embarked on a 39-day, 2,133 nautical mile journey from Monterey Bay, California to Kauai, Hawaii, departing May 30th and arriving July 8th 2025.

Aboard their ocean rowing boat Ambrosia, Bela was the only woman on a crew of three, demonstrating exceptional endurance, resilience, and leadership throughout one of the world’s most demanding ocean crossings. The team faced brutal conditions, including towering 30-foot waves and sustained winds of up to 40 knots, testing both their physical limits and mental fortitude.

This remarkable journey was more than a record-setting achievement; it was a mission. The team rowed to raise global awareness for the preservation of our most precious natural resource — drinking water. Their crossing spotlighted the urgent global need for water conservation and behavioral change to reduce waste and overconsumption.

Bela, known for her determination and positivity, kept high spirits even in the most extreme conditions, embodying courage and teamwork. Previously, in 2020 Bela crossed the Altlantic Ocean in a team of four women, being also the only Indian woman to have rowed both oceans. Her historic accomplishment stands as an inspiration not just to athletes worldwide but especially to women and girls of Indian descent — a powerful testament to perseverance, adventure, and environmental responsibility.

“This crossing was about more than endurance; it was about purpose. To row for water sustainability while testing ourselves against the Pacific Ocean has been an unforgettable honor,” said Bela after her arrival in Hawaii.

GROHE Team Ocean’s crossing aligns with the #Aquawareness initiative, promoting education and action to ensure water sustainability for future generations.

 

 

 

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