Yesterday at 3PM, Race for Water and her crew set out on a five-year odyssey. On the dock, there were smiles, tears, hugs, and lots of laughter. The crew’s friends and family were clearly bursting with pride; the big moment had finally arrived.
Finally it was time for the crew to board. After one last wave, they focused on the tasks at hand, as Race for Water headed for the open ocean. But their fans weren’t quite ready to let them go; in motor boats, sailboats, and whatever else they could hitch a ride on, they followed in Race for Water’s wake. On her way out of the harbor, everyone waved, whistled, and shouted, overcome by the great adventure that was about to start.
But now we need to let them go, off on their mission to save our oceans. The crew will be circling the world on a mission to solve problems and really change things. Leaving on this kind of journey is never an easy decision, and the reality of the trip isn’t easy either. When our crew leaves their friends, family, and their daily routines for months at a time, we can see how dedicated they are to Race for Water’s mission to save our oceans. Yesterday was that moment: the journey of hope has begun.
Photographers : Peter Charaf et Pierre Bouras