We are excited to welcome Nina Jensen and Sven Yrvind as new ambassadors for HoldFastX. Nina Jensen is one of Norway’s strongest voices for the ocean. As CEO of REV Ocean and former head of WWF Norway, she has spent her career fighting for a healthier, more sustainable future for our seas. Her leadership and …
We are proud to announce that adventurer, author, and speaker Samuel Massie has joined HoldFastX as an ambassador. Samuel is known for his unique ability to inspire young people to believe in themselves and their dreams. Whether through his bestselling book Hold Fast, his lectures, or his own story of turning challenges into opportunities. With …
To mark World Ocean Day, we’re sharing something special: a free pattern for the Hold Fast Mittens, designed by Une Cecilie Oksvold. Inspired by traditional fishermen’s mittens, this design carries forward a symbol of resilience. and the old seafarer’s mantra Hold Fast, into something you can wear. The phrase is often found as a tattoo. …
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We’re thrilled to share that HoldFastX is now officially endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. HoldFastX is a global youth campaign blending pop culture, ocean storytelling, and resilience-building. Rooted in the old sailor’s mantra “Hold Fast”, the campaign reimagines perseverance as a learnable, shareable skill. Brought to life through strong …
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We are proud to have served as project partners this spring in the course Change Management and Innovation in Practice at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. Three student teams developed solutions for OCEANhab, and one of the groups has now been awarded Idea of the Year for their concept: OceanHab 2.0. Their proposal included an …
We are honoured to announce that the HoldFastX logo is now on board one of the boldest ocean adventures of our time. This May, Ella Hibbert sets off on a world record attempt: To become the first person in history to sail solo and non-stop around the Arctic. On the hull of her boat, you’ll …
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Vi er utrolig glade for å kunne dele at Passion for Ocean har mottatt støtte fra Sparebankstiftelsen DNB som del av lanseringen av HoldFast-vottene; et symbol på utholdenhet, fellesskap og mental styrke for unge voksne. Støtten vil gjøre det mulig for oss å dele ut gratis mønsterpakker og arrangere popup-events som skaper samtaler om det …
Siden 2019 har Passion for Ocean arrangert sommerleir for havglade barn og unge. Gjennom årene har vi fått dele unike opplevelser ved havet med hundrevis av deltakere – og det er takket være engasjerte barn, ungdommer, ledere, frivillige og samarbeidspartnere at sommerleiren har blitt en realitet. Tusen takk til alle som har vært med på …
Vi i Passion for Ocean er utrolig takknemlige for å motta 100.000 kroner i støtte fra Equinor til vårt spennende prosjekt, Blu Catalyst. Dette initiativet er en viktig del av vårt arbeid for å styrke den blå økonomien i Norge, med fokus på digitalisering, bærekraft og innovasjon. Hva er Blu Catalyst?Blu Catalyst er et innovativt …
Our website just got a facelift! Cleaner design, sharper focus, and easier access to everything Passion for Ocean stands for. What’s New? Fresh Projects: A Clear Focus: Where to Keep Up Head over to our Instagram @passionforocean for frequent posts, sneak peeks, and more. The journey ahead is packed with ideas, energy, and new ways …