join our journey as we row 3,100 miles from washington state to maui hawaii.
no engines.
no sails.
No assistance.
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Our Team
Wilton Ngotel
Wilton Ngotel is a Patriotic Islander from the Northern Mariana Islands, building his journey in the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in island heritage, his life is guided by discipline, service, and continuous self-improvement. A brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a respected coach within the ENJJ community, he is dedicated to developing confidence, discipline, and resilience in the next generation through structure and accountability. He is the founder of Ngotel Media and host of The Patriotic Islander Podcast, a platform focused on cultural pride, leadership, and meaningful storytelling. He believes in doing hard things, breaking cycles, and leading with faith, integrity, and purpose leaving a lasting impact on his family, community, and culture.
@wiltonngotelJoshua Dukes
Joshua is a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband to Shauna for over 20 years. Together they have 4 Children, 3 here on earth and one in Heaven. Joshua was a professional firefighter and rescue man for 13 years with Maui Fire Department. He specialized in all disciplines of the fire service with an emphasis on Fire Ground Operations, Technical Rescue, Helicopter Rescue and Ocean Rescue. He parted ways with the Maui Fire Department after the Covid Pandemic, standing up against unconstitutional authority by exercising personal freedom. He has since started a small business that allows him independence over his career, personal life and strongly held beliefs in personal sovereignty. He has dedicated his life to leadership for his family and community through service and exemplifying his beliefs. He volunteers with Aerial Recovery, a nonprofit utilizing veteran and first responders stopping evil and saving lives by doing humanitarian special operations work around the globe. His purpose and mission in life are to help people heal, specifically fathers who have lost children and military and first responders with exposure to PTS.
@thejoshuadukesJOhnny martinez
Johnny Martinez is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, podcaster, and endurance athlete who lives by a lifelong belief that he was put here to take on big challenges. He thrives on testing limits, embracing adversity as a path to truth, and finding his fullest embodiment through struggle. Through Anahata Jiu Jitsu Academy, where he provides free training for veterans, and his show, The Warrior Healer Podcast, Johnny is dedicated to rebuilding community and inspiring others to meet themselves fully proving that the hardest battles forge the strongest truths.
@johnny.jiu.jitsuGreg Anderson
Greg Anderson is a former U.S. Army Ranger and law enforcement officer turned entrepreneur, author, and host of the Endless Endeavor podcast. He is the owner and head coach at Electric North Jiu Jitsu (ENJJ). He completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror—experiences that forged his commitment to resilience and leadership under pressure. A lifelong athlete, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and storyteller, Greg has dedicated his life to testing limits, seeking truth through adversity, and inspiring others to pursue their highest potential.
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