American woman sets new world record for solo sailing

 

American woman sets new world record for solo sailing

 

 

Kelsey Pfendler, a river guide at the American Grand Canyon, has completed a historic and record-breaking journey by sailing alone across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii.

According to local media, Kelsey Pfendler arrived in Honolulu on Friday night aboard her 21-foot-long boat, the Lily, after spending about a month and a half at sea, where she was warmly welcomed by hundreds of people.

She began her more than 2,400-mile journey from Monterey, California, in May. Her goal was to become the first American woman, the youngest woman, and the fastest woman to complete the journey across the Pacific Ocean alone.

During the journey, millions of people followed her campaign on social media, where she shared videos of moments spent alone at sea, difficulties, and interesting experiences.

According to initial records, Kelsey Pfendler has broken not only women's but also previous speed records for men.

However, their feat has yet to be officially confirmed by the Ocean Rowing Society International, which verifies ocean rowing records for Guinness World Records.