Kelsey Pfendler Aims to Break Record as Youngest Woman to Row Solo from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler is trying to become the youngest woman to row solo from California to Hawaii
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Kelsey Pfendler, a 31-year-old from New York, is on a mission to become the youngest woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, covering over 2,400 miles. She began her journey on May 21 and is raising funds for The Whale Foundation while facing challenging sea conditions.
- 01Kelsey Pfendler set off from Monterey, California, on May 21, aiming to complete a solo row of over 2,400 miles to Hawaii.
- 02She is raising funds for The Whale Foundation, which supports the Grand Canyon river guiding community.
- 03Pfendler has encountered severe weather, including strong headwinds and chilling temperatures, affecting her water supply.
- 04She crossed the continental shelf, an experience few get to witness closely, and has seen marine life such as dolphins and sea lions.
- 05If successful, she will become the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii and the third woman overall.
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Kelsey Pfendler, a 31-year-old from New York, is currently on a daring expedition to become the youngest woman to row solo from California to Hawaii. Having departed from Monterey on May 21, she is navigating over 2,400 miles of challenging ocean waters. As of May 28, she has traveled 229 miles, battling strong headwinds and harsh conditions that have left her hands blistered. Pfendler is also raising funds for The Whale Foundation, which aims to support the Grand Canyon river guiding community. Despite the difficulties, including losing the cap to her freshwater supply and facing overcast skies that hinder her desalination device, she remains optimistic. The journey has provided moments of joy, such as crossing the continental shelf and observing marine life. If she completes the voyage, Pfendler will become the first American woman to achieve this feat and only the third woman overall, with the current record held by British rower Lia Ditton at 86 days, 10 hours, and 56 seconds.
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Pfendler's journey raises awareness and funds for The Whale Foundation, which supports river guides in the Grand Canyon.
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