The Last Great Race Left on Planet Earth: The Great Pacific Race

MONTEREY, Calif., May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 13 Crews sit ready in Monterey Bay, California, for the start of one of the most grueling adventures on Planet Earth.  This June 7 at 10am, an entirely human-powered rowing race (no sails, no motors) sets out from Monterey, California, to row across 2,400 miles of tempestuous ocean to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Many of the crews are first-time ocean rowers, and several are poised to earn a Guinness World Record.  The boats and crews, assembling in Monterey throughout the next several weeks, will spend between 1 and 3 months at sea, their speed depending on winds, currents, and the number of rowers in the crew.

12 humans have walked on the moon, yet only 4 people have rowed from North America to Hawaii. Now 34 individuals from 10 countries will attempt a historic feat to cross the Pacific to Hawaii. Safety yachts will accompany the race to monitor and manage crew safety and communications throughout the race.

The Race begins Saturday, June 7 at 10am. Media and spectators can access more info on crews and race facts at http://greatpacificrace.com. 

"It takes a certain kind of person to have the guts to do this," according to Race Director Chris Martin. He should know, having several successful ocean-crossings to his name already, including the Atlantic and the North Pacific.

Potential Guinness record-breakers include the first crew of four, the first all-female pair, and the first all-male pair to row the Pacific. The crews are:

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