New Beginnings
A data scientist and oceanographer sets out to circumnavigate Oʻahu on a paddle board — blending endurance, storytelling, and open science into a single living expedition.
Read the full introduction on Medium
Welcome aboard. This project follows Drew’s bid to paddle around Oʻahu — not only to trace a line on the map, but to explore the currents between adventure and meaning. The route is real, the conditions are real, and so is the reflection that comes from long hours over blue water.
The Odyssey also opens the science: wind, swell, currents, and wildlife sightings feed into shared tools and visualizations. Sponsors help us keep the stories generous — essays, maps, and code released openly so anyone can learn from (or build on) what the ocean teaches.
If you’re here to follow along, tap the map on the homepage and ride segment by segment. If you’re here to help, the “Sponsor the Journey” link in the menu keeps fuel in the tank and pages in the logbook.