Well, who would try to do this?

 

A Lithuanian attempting to row across the Pacific Ocean was rescued when he ran into a bit of trouble. 

AU Air Force, Navy rescue Lithuanian hit by cyclone while rowing Pacific Ocean

"Lithuanian national Aurimas Mockus, aged 44, was attempting to row from San Diego, United States, to Brisbane, Australia, when he hit Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The cyclone caused the rower to be stranded for three days in the Coral Sea, located roughly 740 kilometers from the Queensland state coastal city of Mackay.

Mockus activated his emergency beacon on February 28, 2025 after rowing into stormy seas with rough winds of 80 kph.

Mockus began his 12,000-kilometer journey in October 2024, and was days away from Brisbane when he ran into the tropical cyclone."

Here's what the rowboat looked like: