American ocean rower Kelsey Pfendler made history on July 4, 2026, by becoming the first American woman to complete a solo, unassisted row from California to Hawaii. Crossing the finish line in under 44 days, she also established a brand-new speed record for the route. Her background as a professional river guide and the details of her journey are chronicled on her campaign hub, yourowkelsey.com, which serves to support the Whale Foundation.
