Kelsey Pfendler California to Hawaii Row Sets Historic Solo Record
Kelsey Pfendler has reflected on completing a record-setting solo rowing journey from Monterey, California, to Hawaii, becoming the first American woman to achieve the feat. Her 44-day Pacific crossing established multiple records and drew attention for the endurance required to complete the voyage across more than 2,400 miles of open ocean. Key Takeaways Kelsey Pfendler completed a solo rowing journey from Monterey to Honolulu. She became the first American woman to finish the California-to-Hawaii crossing alone. The voyage covered more than 2,400 miles in just under 44 days. Ocean Rowing Society International recognized the achievement as a record. Pfendler described reaching Hawaii as a surreal experience. The Kelsey Pfendler California to Hawaii row concluded with a record-setting arrival in Honolulu after a solo voyage that began in Monterey, California. The 32-year-old rower completed the more than 2,400-mile Pacific crossing in just under 44 days, becoming the first American woman to row alone from California to Hawaii while also setting records for the fastest and youngest woman to complete the route. Pfendler spoke publicly after completing the journey, describing the experience as difficult to fully absorb after weeks alone at sea. She said reaching Honolulu felt surreal following more than six
