American woman rows solo 2,400 miles from California to Hawaii in 43 days

Kelsey Pfendler, a 32-year-old American adventurer, has become the first American woman to complete a solo rowing journey across the Pacific from California to Hawaii. She covered the 2,400-mile route in under 44 days, setting a new record in the process. Pfendler documented her expedition online, giving followers a firsthand look at the grueling conditions she endured at sea. The voyage also served a charitable purpose, raising over $30,000 for the Whale Foundation. She received a warm reception upon arriving in Honolulu at the conclusion of her historic trip.