Between 2005 and 2011, Roz Savage became the first (and so far only) woman to row solo across the "Big Three" oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. She covered around 15,000 miles, taking around 5 million oarstrokes, and spent over 500 days alone at sea in a 23-foot rowboat. 

She holds four Guinness World Records for ocean rowing: first woman to row solo across the Pacific; first woman to row solo across three oceans; longest time spent at sea for a female ocean rower (individual voyage - 154 days); longest time spent at sea for a female ocean rower (cumulative - 520 days).

See below for more details on each of the ocean crossings.

 

ATLANTIC

PACIFIC

INDIAN

  • ROZ'S STORY

    Why would someone who seemed to have a life of ease and comfort leave it all behind to brave some of the most inaccessible, unpredictable, and dangerous parts of the planet?

  • BIOGRAPHY

    The no-frills, bare-bones, facts and figures version

  • CHRONOLOGY

    Still not sure what happened when? Click here for the timeline of Roz's voyages and other achievements.

  • VOYAGES

    Lots more detail about Roz's expeditions across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

  • SPEAKING

    Roz has spoken to tens of thousands of people across six continents, to corporate, governmental, nonprofit, environmental, and educational audiences.

  • ENVIRONMENT

    Concern for the environment was the driving force behind Roz's voyages. She continues to advocate for a sustainable future, alongside a variety of partner organisations.

  • BOOKS

    Details about "Rowing the Atlantic" and "Stop Drifting Start Rowing"

  • DOCUMENTARY

    Get a digital download of "Rowing the Atlantic", Journeyfilm's award-winning documentary.

  • FAQ

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