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San Francisco Chronicle
21-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Father and son complete historic 2,400-mile row from San Francisco to Hawaii
After nearly seven weeks at sea and more than 2,400 nautical miles, a father-son duo rowed into Hilo Bay this weekend, becoming the first team of their kind to complete the Mid-Pacific route from San Francisco to Hawaii. Tim Crockett, 53, a former member of the U.K. Special Forces, and his 18-year-old son, Harrison, departed San Francisco Bay on June 3 in a 24-foot rowboat named The Kraken. The duo undertook the journey as part of 'Row to Recovery,' an initiative to raise awareness and funds for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. According to their social media accounts, the pair reached the Big Island on Sunday. 'After almost 48 days of rowing, unsupported, these two incredible human beings have made land in Hilo,' the post read. If verified, Harrison Crockett becomes the youngest person to row the Mid-Pacific route, and the Crocketts are believed to be the first father-son team to complete it. The Ocean Rowing Society is expected to confirm the official crossing time. The journey was designed not only as a physical challenge but also as a fundraising effort. The 'Tame the Kraken' campaign, launched in conjunction with the row, aims to raise $220,000 to support programs such as the SHARE Military Initiative and BlazeSports America's adaptive rowing program for veterans. During the crossing, the Crocketts said they faced sleep deprivation, equipment maintenance and exposure to extreme weather and ocean conditions. According to their regular social media updates, they rowed in alternating shifts to maintain continuous progress across the Pacific.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Father and son rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii nearing finish line
(KRON) — A father and son team rowing 2,400 nautical miles from San Francisco to Hawaii are nearing the Port of Hilo and could complete their journey by tomorrow, a map tracking their journey shows. Atlanta man Tim Crockett and his son Harrison Crockett left San Francisco Bay in their 24-foot row boat, 'The Kraken,' on June 3. According to their Instagram account, the Crocketts are now hours away from reaching Hawaii. 'We're hoping the team will land late morning, lunchtime (local Hawaii time) tomorrow!' the family posted on their social media account Saturday. 'Get ready for tears!' SF museum slashes 5% of staff following declining attendance The pair are completing the journey to raise awareness for veterans' mental health issues, their website states. They've also hoping to set a world record for the fastest row across the Mid-Pacific route by a father and son team. 'Our aim [is] to use this Pacific row to launch a greater initiative, 'Row to Recovery,' an initiative that will inspire and empower people to support those veterans that need help in conquering their own personal Kraken,' the website reads. 'To bolster this mission, the team has partnered with organizations that align with that mission and throughout the campaign, the team will raise funds and awareness to benefit our charitable partners. All profits will support organizations to advance this mission.' Six sports cars busted for racing at speeds faster than 100 mph in San Francisco: CHP KRON4 will update this story when the Crocketts reach their destination. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
