WOMEN BREAK RECORD FOR ROWING ACROSS THE PACIFIC

A pair of British women broke the world record for the fastest row across the Pacific Ocean — by nine days. Jessica Oliver, 32, and Charlotte Harris, 33, started the World’s Toughest Row Pacific Challenge on June 8 in Monterey, California, with the goal of rowing 2,800 miles to Kauai, Hawaii. At one point, their 23-foot-long boat lost its automatic steering. They encountered 13-foot waves and were almost hit by an oil tanker. Thirty-seven days, 11 hours and 43 minutes later, Oliver and Harris arrived in Hawaii having broken the world record for fastest row by female pairs, and the fastest row by overall pairs.
* So, uh…. good for you? Hey, did you know the Olympics were going on?
* Almost hit by an oil tanker, ’cause those things can really sneak up on you fast.
* They said the boat trip was okay, but they were a little disappointed in the all-you-can-eat buffet – all fish and power bars.
* Some people will try anything to avoid political news.