32-year-old spends 43 days alone at sea rowing from California to Hawaii | TheBriefWire
32-year-old spends 43 days alone at sea rowing from California to Hawaii
Published 6 July 2026 ยท us
Kelsey Pfendler, an intrepid American adventurer, has made history by becoming the first American woman to undertake a solo rowing expedition from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler, an intrepid American adventurer, has made history by becoming the first American woman to undertake a solo rowing expedition from California to Hawaii. She accomplished the remarkable 2,400-mile journey in less than 44 days, breaking existing records. Her incredible adventure, shared online, showcased her tenacity in facing tough conditions and raised over $30,000 for the Whale Foundation, earning her a warm welcome in Honolulu.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 6:59 PM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 8:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Kelsey Pfendler, an intrepid American adventurer, has made history by becoming the first American woman to undertake a solo rowing expedition from California to Hawaii.
She accomplished the remarkable 2,400-mile journey in less than 44 days, breaking existing records.
Her incredible adventure, shared online, showcased her tenacity in facing tough conditions and raised over $30,000 for the Whale Foundation, earning her a warm welcome in Honolulu.