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Solo Rower Gets Epic Birthday Surprise at Sea
3 Jul
Summary
- A US Coast Guard crew surprised a solo female rower with a birthday song.
- The rower is on day 41 of her 2,500-mile journey from California to Hawaii.
- She is on track to break the speed record for rowing from California to Hawaii.
Kelsey Pfendler, attempting to be the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific, received an emotional birthday surprise. On the 41st day of her journey, a US Coast Guard cutter crew serenaded her with "Happy Birthday." The encounter occurred during her 2,500-mile voyage from California to Hawaii.
Pfendler, who embarked from Monterey Harbor on May 21, anticipated spending her birthday alone at sea. The expedition was projected to take up to 90 days. The Coast Guard crew found the experience memorable, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Skipper Brendan praised Pfendler's remarkable feat and the capabilities of the human body. Beyond her historical solo row, Pfendler is also on pace to set a new speed record for the journey, significantly ahead of the existing men's record.
She estimates her arrival at Ala Wai Harbor in Honolulu between July 3-5. Pfendler has been documenting her journey, which has garnered significant attention online.
