Roz Savage Abandons Attempt to Row Across Pacific

Filed in archive Water Adventures on August 28, 2007

A few months ago, I wrote an interesting post about Roz Savage and her quest to become the first woman to row across the Pacific. However, I just learned that she abandoned her bid after 12 days. She set out on August 12 and due to frequent capsizes and rough waters was rescued by the Coast Guard.

Due to a combination of high seas to 14 feet and 35kt gale force winds, and the loss of her sea anchor, Roz made the decision last night to return to dry land and resume her journey when conditions improve. The United States Coast Guard arrived at the Brocade via helicopter to evacuate Roz at 8:30 p.m. PDT. She arrived safely in California at approximately 10:00 p.m., at which point she underwent a complete medical evaluation, standard procedure for a Coast Guard rescue. After a good meal and a full night's sleep, Roz is in good spirits and has a clean bill of health.

You can read more about Roz's attempt and rescue on her website.