British travelers Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne, for the first time in history, successfully rowed across the entire Pacific Ocean. They covered the enormous distance from Lima, Peru, to Kerns, Australia - approximately 8,000 miles (12,875 kilometers) in 149 days.
This journey, full of physical and mental trials, not only became a world record, but also served a noble purpose - women managed to raise more than 50,000 pounds sterling for the benefit of The Outward Bound Trust.
Rowe and Payne began their long journey on May 5 of this year and reached their destination on October 17. During the trip, they faced many difficulties - injuries caused by salt, a breakdown of the water pump, power outages, and the failure of solar panels. At one point, Payne managed to reuse the water purification system by making a filter from his trouser fabric.
The travelers rowed alternately every two hours and were in constant motion day and night. They consumed approximately 5,000 calories per day, and as food, they were limited to dried dishes, cottage cheese, and pasta. They even tried to grow radishes and cabbage on the ship.
The most dangerous moment occurred on the eighth day of the voyage - the boat lost control of the helm and remained uncontrolled in the waves 350 miles from Lima's coast. Fortunately, sailor Alex Hughes saw them and helped repair the boat.
