Pacific Ocean Rescue: Incredible Survival Story after Rogue Wave Capsizes Rowboat

24 year old Tom built a plywood boat in his Brisbane backyard, shipped it to Peru and rowed solo back toward Australia across the Pacific. A totally authentic, epic adventure ensued until.... on the final leg he was capsized by a rogue wave. In gale force winds, naked and freezing, he secured himself with a single rope to the upturned hull and activated his EPIRB. As night fell the enormity of his situation hit him.....
The epic survival story and rescue that followed have featured widely in international media over previous weeks. Hear the full story now, for the first time, on the podcast! It's epic!
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[@kiwiguy4706]

It's not often I'd spend over an hour listening to a podcast this long but this was well worth it 👌

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks heaps. Yeah it’s an epic adventure that he had.

[@neilrowe119]

Met him today and he's as nice a bloke as you'd imagine. A confident but relaxed humility exudes from him. The spark of a bloke who has done things he can be proud of.

[@OutbackMike]

For sure. It’s incredible the way he did the whole thing.

[@nrsjeni2351]

I love this story ❤. From an Iowa farm kid that used to throw corn just out of the bull’s reach. If you don’t try you never know

[@RossNaylor-uq4jp]

What an amazing story thats an experience i can only dream of but with this story i felt like i was on the journey with tom what a great young man if he ever joined the army its guys like tom who get into the sas his experience has made him a super strong willed man well done to him i look forward to his next big adventures 💙

[@vickizacharia]

I heard this interview in the car during a couple of trips from work. Loved it. But it's even better watching it and seeing some of the footage of Tom's adventure. What an amazing young man!! Thanks Mike. Great interview 👏

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks heaps Vicki. Yes he completed such an epic trip.

[@repurposedart9897]

Tom is an idol...an only 24 years old....and so very handsome and confident....Amazing human.

[@larrylegg8245]

Great adventure, great story. Really enjoyed your story. What an experience to remember the rest of your life. God bless you, Tom. Shalom

[@irishseadogoz]

Hi Guys, what a well spent hour listening to your story Tom and also Kudos to you both. As a 75yr. retired ships captain (living on the Sunshine Coast) I’ve obviously an affinity to both your journeys - I look forward to both your books, your future journeys and further podcasts. Fair winds and friendly currents. ❤️☘️

[@OutbackMike]

Thank you for the kind words🙏

[@sweetkittiez]

I truly enjoyed this podcast gentleman ✌️🤟

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks for listening

[@sandramoylan6156]

And I hope he goes back to the people who he met, on his first journey

[@nathantaylor120]

Great interview. Fantastic story. I remember seeing the rescue on the news and now it`s brilliant to have the full story. I look forward to his book. Thankyou Mike.

[@OutbackMike]

No worries. Thanks Nathan.

[@shauna-11]

What a fabulous interview I was spellbound all the way through. Tom you are such an inspiring well spoken young man I love your positive attitude and proving that dreams do come true. A wonderful role model for the human race. Love love love this story ❤️

[@OutbackMike]

Thank you. Yes. Tom’s the real deal.

[@singleton_1_0]

Interesting story, Tom seems like a nice kid..

[@OutbackMike]

He’s an amazing guy. I was so impressed with how he made the boat and did the expedition with so few modern comforts.

[@fsfer]

Fantastic. Such an amazing journey, Tom is a proper role model. Great podcast.

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks. Yeah. I agree. He’s got his head in the right place.

[@martinfromtirol3828]

​@@OutbackMike😊😊

[@martinfromtirol3828]

​@@OutbackMike😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Lukeslittletribe]

This was a really informative / educational and bloody entertaining listen. I just love hearing from inspiring humans who have a dream and a vision and go out and execute it. Well done Tom! And thanks for putting this together Mike.

[@OutbackMike]

No worries. Thanks Luke.

[@seanalexander9531]

Thank you Mike and Tom!

[@OutbackMike]

You’re welcome Sean.

[@arthurboulton4511]

Wonderful and fantastic content "STAY SAFE"

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks Arthur!

[@vanessaboman8143]

What an interesting interview... Many years ago I wrote to the guy who went to the cook islands and wrote a book called castaway and invited me out there but I didn't have the money and I did have a daughter lol... But watching this I think adventure was call

[@sandramoylan6156]

Fantastic young Tom hope you find your boat, 🎉to continue your journeys life is an adventure 😂

[@svetovidarkonsky1670]

great vid,great story. Well done Tom, what a remarkable and wonderful young man you are.

[@OutbackMike]

Absolutely 👍

[@barefootgeek]

Great stuff Mike - keep 'em coming.

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks. Will do.

[@alextuffnell492]

Epic content, legends both of you, What an adventure!

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks Alex

[@timshaw8187]

What a pleasant interview, thanks mike

[@OutbackMike]

You’re welcome Tim. Thanks!

[@user-in8fv3ql3i]

Such an unexpectedly excellent interview. Thanks you two

[@OutbackMike]

Thank you 🙏

[@gulfstream-tvstudios9546]

well done...waiting until it's on shore again, turn it around and go on ... !!!! ...don't stoppen please ... hugs Gulfstream-TV

[@teeanahera8949]

I’m out fishing in a semi remote national park at the moment but I will catch up with this one asap. Great to see you posting again Mike.

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks mate.

[@stevecrop6264]

1hr 20 went by in a flash, great story and chat 👍🏻

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks so much👍

[@abfab2517]

had he synovium effusion?

[@Aykosss]

What a legend! Has he published the footage of his journey yet?

[@OutbackMike]

There’s sim on his website tomrobinsonboats.com

[@Aykosss]

@@OutbackMike cheers Mike!

[@Flippyfloppy007]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@OutbackMike]

Thanks 😂

[@TheKennybryan]

Love it guys

[@robertastoltenberg]

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