Oceanus Rowing were privileged to be able to enjoy firsthand the arrival of Fedor Konyukhov, Russia’s greatest adventurer on 31st May 2014 at 1313hrs local time. He rowed non-stop, unassisted from Chile to Mooloolaba, Australia in 160 days mainland to mainland – a new WORLD RECORD!! Fedor is enjoying some rest days with his family whilst he gets used to being back on dry land. An incredible feat and an incredible man!
Simon Chalk said: “Everyday history is made – today however is a special day for Ocean Rowing. Fedor Konyukhov became the first person to row continent to continent, across the Pacific Ocean Solo. It is one of the greatest achievements in modern ocean rowing. There is a new benchmark… This remarkable new Pacific Crossing time of 160 days!!! The Worlds greatest adventurer has created a new standard to follow.”
Read more about Fedor at http://konyukhov.ru/en/index.html
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- Simon Chalk with Oscar Konyukhov
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- Getting ready to fly out to see Fedor on his last day rowing
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- The local news helicopter captures the action
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- Fedor rowing - happy to be in sight of Australia
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- A flotilla of boats, kayaks and ribs went out to see Fedor arrive
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- Whilst the crowds gathered on Mooloolaba beach
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- Congratulations Fedor!
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- Fedor is presented a surfboard from the local Mayor
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- The boat looks great!
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- Press conference
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- Simon Chalk (Indian solo rower) with Fedor Konyukhov (Pacific solo rower) & Andrew Abrahams (Atlantic solo rower)!
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- Celebrating that evening with a BBQ
