ROW For Role 2023

Taking place on Saturday, 27 April May 2024, Row for ROLE: Hyatt 2 Hyatt is a community initiative raising funds for Bali’s long-established ROLE Foundation. Sports lovers are invited to join an epic canoe / kayak race from Sanur to Nusa Dua, journeying around Bali’s coastline for a good cause.

About ROLE Foundation

The ROLE Foundation (standing for Rivers, Oceans, Lands and Ecology) works to develop sustainable practices and solutions though their Zero Waste to Oceans Center in Nusa Dua, where education programs with local councils and schools, environmental group gatherings, soap up-cycling programs, women’s weaving business development, beach cleaning and more take place.

The other leg of ROLE focuses on women’s empowerment. BaliWISE (the program which Row for ROLE will be raising funds for) stands for Women of Indonesia Skills Education. It focuses on educating marginalised women in Bali, giving them important knowledge skills that vastly improves their employability. This is done with the understanding that giving women the opportunity to be breadwinners in their families helps to break a cycle of poverty. The two programmes are run by Fena Evans and team, who work to improve both social and environmental challenges faced in Bali.

Rowing for the Right Reasons

The event on Saturday, 27 April 2024 will be the third iteration of Row for ROLE: Hyatt 2 Hyatt, co-organised by Right Reasons Funding.

The epic Sanur to Nusa Dua journey goes from one Hyatt property to another: starting at the calm shores in front of Hyatt Regency Bali, Sanur, to the white sands of Nusa Dua in front of Grand Hyatt Bali. It’s a challenging and exhilarating 13km journey, which will take you past Serangan Island and the Benoa Harbour.

This community initiative is calling for people to join this year’s long-distance canoe race up the stunning south-east coast of Bali – no mean feat by any regard, but a chance to take on a real challenge and raise money for a good cause here in Bali.

Of course, there are winners: Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Grom and Biggest Fundraiser. So for those with a competitive streak, this is certainly a great outlet. In 2023, the second Row for ROLE event raised Mutual community efforts helped raise IDR 1.060.000.000 for ROLE’s BaliWISE program, with 79 participants taking part!

Joining Row for ROLE:

Both individuals, groups and even organisations are able to join. There are different divisions people can join as well, including: “Single Division” for individual canoe, “Double Division” for a team of two on one canoe, “XL Division” for those who are unable to use individual canoe, and “Paddle Board Division” for those who want to race on a paddle board.

You are invited to join this epic challenge on Bali’s seas! This is an adventure for those with big hearts who want to impact and empower the community positively. The event is open to everyone, even those who never rowed before. You will get:-

• Crowdfunding page*
• Safety briefing
• Canoe rental during the race
• Gift package (refillable bottle, snacks, T-shirt, bag, and more)
• Brunch at Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua
• Awards ceremony with various entertainment

*Participants must raise a minimum of IDR 3,000,000 through their crowdfunding page. Those who have raised over IDR 3,000,000 (330 USD), will get an exclusive BBQ dinner on Friday, 5th of May 2023 after the safety briefing at Hyatt Regency Bali, Sanur.



Safety: the organising committee have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of participants during the race including emergency support boats, lifeguards, and ambulance. Their team will also closely monitor the event and follow all guidelines set by the local health and safety authorities to create an enjoyable race for you.

Audience: A livestream of the race is available for family and friends at Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua, where they can welcome all finishing racers and join in the celebrations.

Be the change maker and support R.O.L.E. Foundation to spread awareness and initiate a positive change!

To register, please visit rolefoundation.org/register-for-rowforrole/
For more information contact DJ Denton on Whatsapp:
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NOW Bali Editorial Team

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