Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion
Kelsey Pfendler, an experienced Grand Canyon rafting guide, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first American woman to complete a solo rowing expedition across the Pacific Ocean. She successfully concluded her voyage on Friday with her arrival in Hawaii, marking a significant personal and athletic accomplishment.
Pfendler's journey spanned more than 2,400 nautical miles from California to Honolulu Harbor, undertaken aboard her 21-foot vessel named Lily. The achievement underscores her endurance and navigational capability across one of the world's most formidable ocean crossings.
- Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler became the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean
- She completed the 2,400+ mile journey from California to Hawaii aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, arriving in Honolulu Harbor on Friday
- Her record-breaking achievement demonstrates endurance in one of the world's most challenging maritime routes