We're delighted to announce that Oxford Data Plan is an official sponsor of Through the Blue, a crew taking on one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet.
Their goal: to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, from San Sebastián de La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua. For around 40 days they'll row around the clock, through day and night, with nothing but open ocean in every direction.
They're doing it in support of Laureus Sport for Good, to show the power of sport to change lives, and the difference it can make for young people facing disadvantage around the world.
Why It Resonates With Us
At Oxford Data Plan, we help investors make better decisions by finding signals in complex, noisy data. It's demanding work that rewards preparation, precision and teamwork, and it holds up under pressure only when the process behind it is sound.
We see those same qualities in this crew. You don't cross an ocean on adrenaline. You do it through months of preparation, a plan built on good information, constant adjustment as conditions change, and complete trust in the people beside you.
The crew describe their philosophy as joy through performance: pushing to the edge mentally, physically and as a team, and finding real satisfaction in showing up, giving everything, and performing at your best when it matters most. It's a standard we recognise, and one we aspire to every day.
A Word From Our CEO
"When we first heard what Through the Blue were taking on, we knew we wanted to be part of it. Rowing an ocean isn't won in a single moment. It's built on preparation, discipline and trusting the people beside you when conditions get tough. Those are the same things that drive great work at ODP.
But what really matters here is the cause. Sport gives young people confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging, and Laureus makes sure that opportunity reaches those who need it most. We're incredibly proud to support the crew, and we'll be cheering them on all the way to Antigua.’ - Josef Schmalfuss
Good Luck to the Crew!
To the whole Through the Blue crew: Good luck! Everyone at ODP is behind you.
We'll be following the crossing from La Gomera to Antigua and sharing updates along the way, from milestones and life on board to the moment they reach the other side. Keep an eye on our channels so you don't miss a moment.
To follow the row and support Laureus Sport for Good, visit throughtheblue.org.
