You Row Kelsey

05/30/2026

Day 9 is a big day! Being able to turn west is a huge accomplishment, and indicative of much better days ahead. Hitting the trades means less fighting the ocean. It means resting more, and going faster all in one.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in the bio.

05/29/2026

Getting off of the coast of California is one of the hardest parts of this row. The currents and the wind desperately want to push you back south east, and so all of the efforts in the first 1-2 weeks are fighting that, and getting far enough down that you can catch some currents west. Winds will change and Kelsey will keep rowing.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community

Links to learn more and donate are in the bio.

05/27/2026

Absolutely flying today! Waves are around 14ft and wind is whipping, which gave her a good purse of speed. 229 miles down, about 2,000 to go.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in the bio.

05/27/2026

A couple hours of napping and some food will make you feel like a new woman! Waves and wind are still big, but luckily they are becoming more favorable, allowing Kelsey’s boat to catch and ride the waves.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in our bio.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

With big conditions coming soon, there is a chance we will not see content from Kelsey coming in as often. She has plenty of eyes on her though, making sure she is safe and moving forward.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in our bio.

05/25/2026

Preparations for big weather happen early. The boat is specially built to self-right in the event of a capsize, but every item on deck needs to be secured so nothing is lost.

That also means charging batteries, getting some extra sleep, and making water in case those things cannot be done later.

is looking ahead to help guide Kelsey into the best direction possible.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in our bio.

05/24/2026

The first big wins of the row! Crossing over the continental shelf and getting some sleep. You can track her progress through YB Races (linked in bio).

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

05/23/2026

Day 2 of rowing solo across the mid-Pacific.

These are the realities of rowing an ocean. Little sleep, big waves, and blistered hands. All things that Kelsey is very familiar with, but it doesn’t make them easier.

The immense challenge of getting off of the California coast is one of the reasons why she is working with a weather router this time. are able to looking ahead and guide her towards the most favorable conditions. She is rowing solo, but she has a team on land supporting her the entire way.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in our bio.

05/22/2026

First updates from Kelsey are coming in! She is officially 12 hours into her row, and feeling great.

Kelsey is rowing to raise funds for an organization whose mission is to support, restore, and celebrate the health and well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community.

Links to learn more and donate are in our bio.

05/19/2026

Less than two days until launch!
May 21st 6am pst I will be rowing out of Monterey and to Oahu!