Abstract: The rack is connected to a frame which is secured to the bottom of an ocean or lake with high waves which move up and down with high frequency. Pawls enable the up and down motion of the buoyant rack to turn the driving shaft of a pump. This invention combines the rack and pinion concept with the pawl and ratchet concept, thereby converting the up-and-down motion of the reciprocating rack into the rotation of the shaft which drives the pump. Wster is pumped up, by the pumps, to generate hydroelectric power.