First American Woman Solo Crosses Mid-Pacific | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Kelsey Pfendler just shattered records—becoming the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific, sailing 2,400 miles from Monterey to Honolulu in under 44 days. Youngest, fastest, and first American woman to claim all three titles? Check. With blistered hands, relentless winds, and zero shore in sight, she documented every grueling moment—from cooking and hydrating to battling sleep deprivation—capturing the raw grit of ocean endurance. Launched in May, her 21-foot boat, Lily, drew global attention as hundreds of thousands tracked her historic voyage. Now, she’s poised to share…