Captain Joshua Slocum, a Canadian Mariner, sailed Around-the-World on The Spray, a restored fishing sloop in 1895. Continue reading
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Amelia Earhart
Amelia Mary Earhart (July 24, 1897 – disappeared July 2, 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author. Continue reading
Woman to fly a transpacific solo flight from Hawaii to California
Amelia Earhart, an American aviator, was the first woman to make solo Transpacific airplane flight. Continue reading
First Westbound Transatlantic Solo Nonstop flight lands in Canada
On August 18th 1932, an English Pilot by the name James A. Mollison landed at Penne field, New Brunswick, Canada Continue reading
Woman to fly a transatlantic solo flight from Canada to Ireland
Amelia Earhart, an American Aviator (a native of Atchison, KS, USA), flew out of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, Canada on May 20th, 1932. Continue reading
First Solo Helicopter Voyage Around the World
Dick Smith, an Australian pilot completed the first solo worldwide helicopter voyage in a Bell Model 206L named Lone Ranger III Continue reading
Robin Knox-Johnston’s Solo Non-Stop Voyage Around the World
The British yachtsman, Robin Knox-Johnston started his solo voyage on April 22, 1969. Continue reading
Kayak’s Solo Crossing across the Gulf of Mexico
Arthur Hebert made the first solo crossing of the Gulf of Mexico in a 17-foot (5 metre) kayak. Continue reading
Solo Transatlantic Sailboat Race
Beginning in Plymouth, England and ending in New York, NY, USA, in 1960. Continue reading