- Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row from Monterey, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, in 43 days.
- She became the first, youngest, and fastest woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, shattering previous women's and men's records.
- Hundreds gathered at Magic Island and Ala Wai Boat Harbor to welcome her, cheering as she arrived aboard her boat Lily.
- Pfendler undertook the journey to inspire women to recognize their strength and to raise funds for the Whale Foundation, garnering over $30,000 in donations.
- A veteran Grand Canyon river guide, Pfendler previously rowed across the Pacific with a crew in 2024, facing challenges like huge waves and equipment failures.