Rowing Across the Pacific: Fuel Cell Systems Support Charity Expedition
Key Ideas
- Seas the Day Ocean Rowing team to embark on an 8,000-mile charity row across the Pacific Ocean in Spring 2025.
- Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. supports the expedition with an EFOY Direct Methanol Fuel Cell for emergency power.
- Two-woman team, Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe, to row up to 15 hours a day, aiming to reach Australia after about 6 months.
- Training carried out by Fuel Cell Systems' Service and Maintenance Manager to ensure ease of operation for the fuel cell onboard.
In Spring 2025, Seas the Day Ocean Rowing will undertake an ambitious 8,000-mile charity row across the Pacific Ocean, starting from Peru and ending in Australia. The team, consisting of Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe, plans to row for up to 15 hours a day continuously for about 6 months to support The Outward Bound Trust. Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. is contributing to the expedition by providing an EFOY Direct Methanol Fuel Cell from SFC Energy AG for emergency power backup. The team received training from Fuel Cell Systems' Service and Maintenance Manager to ensure they can operate the fuel cell effectively during the voyage. This initiative showcases the intersection of adventure, charity, and renewable energy, highlighting the importance of sustainable solutions in challenging environments.