US Teacher Rows Solo Across the Atlantic in Record Time
Share
LONDON — A high school science teacher from Cincinnati, Ohio, has rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean, setting a record for a west-to-east crossing.
“I feel like I had a lot of luck along the way and a lot of help. Help from my friends, my family, the community — from some higher power, I don’t know.” — Record-setting rower Bryce Carlson
Bryce Carlson arrived at St. Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, off England’s southwestern tip, late Saturday — 38 days, six hours and 49 minutes after setting out from St. John’s, Newfoundland.The 37-year-old athlete was applauded by relatives and well-wishers as he stepped onto the quay at St. Mary’s Harbour after rowing more than 2,000 miles in his 20-foot boat, Lucille.
Carlson capsized several times and endured high waves and the remnants of a hurricane during his journey.
“I feel like I had a lot of luck along the way and a lot of help,” Carlson said. “Help from my friends, my family, the community — from some higher power, I don’t know.”
The Ocean Rowing Society listed Carlson’s time on its website Sunday as the fastest for a west-to-east unsupported solo row. The previous record was 53 days, eight hours and 26 minutes.
Carlson also is the first American to complete the feat, according to the society.
RELATED TOPICS:
Fed Keeps Rates Steady but Pencils in Two Cuts by End of 2025, Warns of Inflation Ahead
Economy /
9 hours ago
Putin Says He Does Not Want to Discuss the Possible Israeli-US Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader
World /
9 hours ago
What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?
National /
10 hours ago
US Social Security, Medicare to Run Short of Funds in 2033, Trustees Say
National /
10 hours ago
Teen Girl Accused as Getaway Driver in Caleb Quick Murder Appears in Court
Local /
11 hours ago
Trump Faces Uproar From MAGA Base Over Possible Iran Strike
WASHINGTON – The prospect of a U.S. strike against Iran has exposed divisions in the coalition of supporters that brought President Do...
Politics /
8 hours ago
Categories
Latest
Videos

Tech /
9 hours ago
Meta in Talks to Hire Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to Join AI Efforts, The Information Reports

Economy /
9 hours ago
Fed Keeps Rates Steady but Pencils in Two Cuts by End of 2025, Warns of Inflation Ahead

World /
9 hours ago
Putin Says He Does Not Want to Discuss the Possible Israeli-US Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

National /
10 hours ago