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Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat

Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat

Summary

Two British women, Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne, completed a nonstop, unsupported rowing journey from Peru to Australia. They are the first all-female crew to row the approximately 13,000 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean. They arrived in Cairns, Australia, on October 18, 2025, after starting their journey in April.

Key Facts

  • Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne are the two British women who completed this rowing journey.
  • They rowed from Peru to Australia, crossing the Pacific Ocean.
  • The journey covered around 13,000 kilometers (about 8,000 miles).
  • They rowed in two-hour shifts throughout their trip.
  • Their journey was nonstop and unsupported, meaning they did not have outside help.
  • They caught fish and grew vegetables for food during the trip.
  • They arrived in Cairns, Australia, on October 18, 2025.
  • They are the first all-female crew to achieve this specific crossing.
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