American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean
A Grand Canyon rafting guide has made history by completing a solo journey from California to Hawaii. This achievement marks a significant milestone in long-distance rowing. (sources: foxnews, theguardian, ap)
Kelsey Pfendler has become the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean, completing a 2,400-mile journey. She documented her experiences during the trip, which included challenges such as blistered hands and sleepless nights at sea.
- Kelsey Pfendler set out to become the first US woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific.
- The journey from California to Hawaii covered a distance of 2,400 miles.
- Pfendler aimed to achieve the fastest time for this solo crossing.
Why it matters
This accomplishment highlights advancements in long-distance rowing and inspires others in the sport.
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H.R.4275 · 119th Congress
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This story is about American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean. This bill would require reporting on Coast Guard search-and-rescue operations at impacted facilities.
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- require reporting on Coast Guard search-and-rescue operations at impacted facilities • move a broader Coast Guard authorization package that also addresses vessel-safety issues.
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This story is about American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean. This bill would reauthorize the coastal and ocean observing system through FY2030.
If passed, it would
- reauthorize the coastal and ocean observing system through FY2030 • add post-storm evaluation and stronger ocean/meteorological data provisions in the parallel Senate text.
This story is about American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean. This bill would reauthorize and expand NOAA weather-research and forecasting authorities.
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- reauthorize and expand NOAA weather-research and forecasting authorities • direct attention to hazardous weather or water events and under-observed offshore regions.
This story is about American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean. This bill would require NOAA to improve coastal marine fog forecasting.
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- require NOAA to improve coastal marine fog forecasting • improve communication of marine fog advisories and public risk information.
This story is about American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean. This bill would require public GIS data on access, restrictions, and authorized recreational uses in the exclusive economic zone.
If passed, it would
- require public GIS data on access, restrictions, and authorized recreational uses in the exclusive economic zone • continue public access to navigation, bathymetric, and depth-chart information in a more usable format.
This story is about American woman completes solo row across Pacific Ocean. This bill would amend the Dingell-Johnson Act with respect to recreational boating safety.
If passed, it would
- amend the Dingell-Johnson Act with respect to recreational boating safety • provide a live legislative vehicle for additional House action on boating-safety policy.
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