When the Impossible Become Possible: A first hand account of what it takes to complete the World’s Toughest Row

Please join AdventurUs, SheJumps, and Between Evergreens, for the fourth annual Bend Women’s Speaker Series – “Empowering Women Through Adventure” at Embark Coworking Community.

We are so excited to kick off our speaker series with local Kristen Hofer, one of the 4 women on the Hericane Rowing team. Her sister Jen joined our speaker series in March 2024, before the trip happened, and now we get to hear how this adventure went! Get ready to be inspired by a tale of teamwork, inner strength, and what it means to achieve something beyond your wildest dreams.

From Kristen: In the Summer of 2024 I was a part of a 4-women team that raced in the World’s Toughest Row, a 2,800 mile unsupported row from California to Hawaii. Our team spent 2 years training physically and mentally, learning new skills, building a campaign, and pushing ourselves beyond what we ever thought was possible; all before even making it to the starting line. I want to share my story of deciding to take on this challenge with no previous rowing experience, overcoming my own fear and self doubt, and how I found sources of strength in myself, my community, and the strong women who inspire me. 

Our team set out on June 8, 2024 and together we faced extreme weather, sleep deprivation, equipment failure, and so much more. On July 19th 2024, we finished our mid-pacific crossing in 40 days, 22 hours, and 14 minutes, all while raising $35,000 for Planned Parenthood. 

EVENT Overview

When: 🗓️  Tuesday, January 27th, 6:30-7:30pm (Doors open @ 6pm)

Where: 📍Embark Coworking Community – 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend

Beverages provided by our friends at Crux