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.
