Reza Baluchi

Reza Baluchi (born 1972) is an Iranian athlete and activist living in the United States. Several times, he has attempted to travel long distances off the East Coast of the United States in a self-propelled water craft resembling a hamster ball, which he calls a "hydro pod" or bubble.

Background Reza Baluchi was born in 1972 On September 5, Baluchi was charged with obstruction of boarding and violation of the Captain of the Port Order. He was released on bond the same day under the condition that he "may not go to the ocean or board a vessel on to the ocean".