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Sarah Outen is a British adventurer and author known for long-distance journeys powered by rowing, cycling, and kayaking. In 2009 she became the first woman to row solo across the Indian Ocean, traveling from Australia to Mauritius. She later undertook London2London: Via the World, a multi-year attempt to circle the Northern Hemisphere under human power, documenting both the physical demands of ocean crossings and the effects of severe weather on the route.
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How did Sarah Outen cross the Indian Ocean?
In 2009, Sarah Outen rowed solo from Fremantle, Australia, to Mauritius in her 19-foot boat Serendipity. Guinness World Records records the crossing as lasting 124 days, 14 hours, and 9 minutes.
What was London2London: Via the World?
It was Outen's human-powered journey around the northern hemisphere from 2011 to 2015. She combined ocean rowing, cycling, and kayaking to make the loop rather than relying on a conventional powered expedition.
What made Sarah Outen's 2009 crossing notable?
She became the first woman to row solo across the Indian Ocean. The crossing ended at Mauritius on August 3, 2009, after a second departure from Australia following an earlier failed attempt.
What books or films document Sarah Outen's journeys?
Outen wrote A Dip in the Ocean and Dare to Do about her expeditions. Her round-the-world journey was also covered in the feature film Home, directed by Jen Randall.
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