Join Chris Bertish on a World-First Expedition to Build a School Classroom in Kenya & plant 3000 trees!

This June, world-renowned Speaker, Author & Ocean adventurer Chris Bertish will attempt the impossible: sailing a 20-foot open beach catamaran,with no fixed cabin, solo and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean, from California to Hawaii. This isn't just a record-breaking journey; it's an expedition powered by nature, for nature.

Every nautical mile of this 2,600-mile voyage from California to Hawaii is dedicated to a mission bigger than himself and records. It's all for Education Inspiration and Conservation

Our goal is to bring education and hope to children in Northern Kenya.

Our Mission: Education, Conservation, and Sustainability

While Chris battles the elements 24/7, sunstroke in the day and hyperthermia at night, we have a chance to help create lasting change. Our goal is to raise $28,000 to achieve three critical goals:

Build a circular economy classroom for a school in Northern Kenya through the Chris Bertish Foundation and Wordforest.org
Plant thousands of trees in Mexico and Africa through our partners at Sea Trees and the Word Forest initiative.
Support coral reef restoration in Hanauma Bay, Hawaii, USA.

Why is this Urgent?

Education is always urgent. The expedition starts in early June, and this Expedition and campaign is the engine that will fund the school's construction. Your donation today directly fuels this mission and ensures that as Chris sails, we can raise money to pay for the build of the School Classroom & plant the trees, once the Expedition is done.

Chris Bertish, ocean pioneer and philanthropist, leading the TransCat Expedition 2026.

About the Adventurer: Chris Bertish

Chris is an Author, Speaker, Ocean pioneer, Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Champion, and the only person to stand-up paddle across the Atlantic, solo. His life is dedicated to pushing human limits to create a positive impact for people, education and the planet.

Track the Journey, Be Part of the Mission!

You can follow Chris's journey live with GPS tracking and daily video updates from the middle of the ocean.

Your support doesn't just help us reach our goal; it makes you a part of the TransCat Expedition crew.

https://chrisbertish.com/project/transcat-expedition-2026/

Donate today and help turn this incredible adventure into a legacy of education and hope!

The TransCat Expedition: Sail for a School Classroom

World first: Sailing an open beach cat, with no fixed shelter, alone, Across the Pacific to Build a School classroom in Kenya.

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Expedition Crew