First row across any ocean solo (male)

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first to row any ocean solo is John Fairfax (UK) who rowed the Atlantic east to west in Britannia between 20 January - 19 July 1969. He was also the first to row the Pacific in team with Sylvia Cook (UK) in Britannia II between 26 April 1971 - 22 April 1972. In addition, John Fairfax was the first to row two oceans.

For a complete list of 1969 records, please visit 1969 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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