Kelsey Pfendler Becomes Fastest Person of Any Gender to Row Solo From California to Hawaii
She finished in 43 days, breaking the previous women’s and men’s speed records, according to Ocean Rowing Society International and Guinness World Records.
- On Friday night, Grand Canyon river rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler arrived at Ala Wai Boat Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, completing a record-breaking solo row from California aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily.
- Since departing Monterey on May 21, Pfendler raised more than $180,000 through her Spotfund campaign to support the Whale Foundation and inspire women to embrace their strength.
- Pfendler surpassed the men's record of 52 days by completing the trip in 43 days, which also shattered the previous women's record of 86 days, per Ocean Rowing Society International.
- Supporters cheered the arrival, with Robert Hoffman noting, "People should really give a lot of respect to a woman that can do that." The Whale Foundation received more than $30,000 in donations.
- Before arriving, Pfendler reflected on the mental discipline required, telling followers, "If any part of this made at least one person feel a little bit more powerful in their own skin, I couldn't ask for anything else." She plans to rest and celebrate her birthday.
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Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion – Democratic Accent
Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean on Friday, arriving in Hawaii after a more than 2,400-mile journey from California. Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea. She launched from Monterey, California, in May with the g…
Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion
Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii in just under 44 days aboard her 21-foot boat.
Youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii completes record-breaking journey
A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii.
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