From Fighter Pilot to World Record Solo Rowing Across Pacific: "My old job got boring and I needed to push myself. And then I found so much more" - Jacob Adoram Hendrickson

Jacob Adoram Hendrickson, a former fighter pilot, found his job "boring" and decided to push himself by becoming an adventurer. He achieved a remarkable feat by being the first person to row solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific. During his journey, he faced challenges like sharks and thunderstorms that almost killed him. Despite these difficulties, Hendrickson broke the world record, spending hundreds of days alone at sea. His story highlights his determination and willingness to explore new horizons. However, whatever he was chasing and searching for, in the end he did not find it out in the ocean... his website: https://www.jacobadoram.com/ his Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacobadoram Find the weekly meal plans Jacob used for his row mentioned in the podcast here & here The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.