What Drove An Inexperienced Rower To Cross The Pacific In 54 Days

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Louis Bird, 24, is an inexperienced rower, yet he completed a 2,400 mile journey across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii in just 54 days. Bird didn't have expertise to rely on, but he did have the powerful inspiration of his late father, who died at sea in 1996 while also rowing the North Pacific.
Bird only got five precious years with his father and he hoped this journey would bring him some closure on his passing. His father, Peter Bird, was also the first man to row the Pacific Ocean solo in 1983.
Watch today's Seeker Stories video to see footage from Bird's incredible adventure and find out if he was able to gain solace from this unique experience.
Executive Producer: Laura Ling
Producer: Paige Keipper (Hansen)
Cinematographer: Spencer Snider, Alex Gerhard
Editor: Jordan Dertinger

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

Man, that is some incredible dedication. Best of luck mate!

[@mczenk5095]

big billy Are you dense?

[@WinstonNewYork]

Damn, one Bri-ish nutter. And I love it!

[@TheConorsmithusa]

Troll fk you cont

[@Nexus2Eden]

Why does it seem like his 'partner' is doing the lion's share of the work? lol

[@ramavarsh]

He had two rowing partners. James Jones(1st partner) had to withdraw for health reasons. Erden Eruc replaced him. "Sons of the Pacific"(Louis’ documentary about his father) may cover more about partners.

[@Hannah_Em]

Probably because when he's rowing, he's not filming it?

[@ThinkingCap_]

Did he make it?

[@KalinCorvidae]

I don't understand how this channel isn't more popular. That whole video made me smile and feel alive from one end to the other,

[@SeekerStories]

Thanks Kalin! I couldn't agree more! haha. We're working on a bunch of really cool, inspiring stories. Hope you'll spread the word! --Laura Ling

[@sakill_1278]

Kalin Pugh Yes, definitely an amazing channel！

[@Vinni-K]

cutter LOL

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

That's why the news is so popular...They create chaos, because good news doesn't sell.

[@johncahill1985]

What about the other guy he gets no credit? He put his life at risk too.

[@solortus]

He must have viking blood running through his veins.

[@henryhall8238]

A lot of us Brits do; the vikings landed in masses, and then the normans invaded 300 yrs later (yes, vikings who landed in normandy) so we're basically a mix of germans, vikings or celts.

[@maxsjoberg788]

Well, anyone could see that just by looking at him. Blue eyes, fair skin, and blonde hair. His ancestors certainly aren't from Africa.

[@liamdavis2387]

I would probably also row across the pacific if it meant I could escape California

[@keithwenttothemoon]

Just drive up to oregon, it's lovely up here

[@liamdavis2387]

But there are so many Americans

[@zumis1011]

stfu u spoiled brat

[@Redactedredacted5837]

Leave then. No one will miss you.

[@liamdavis2387]

Articulate Pineapple I'm not American. Wouldn't that be dire.

[@marcl.1346]

I can relate so much with him as I lost my father aswell. The dream is somethin I experienced aswell. Too bad my father wasn't some sort of sportsman asI would be doing that too, like the bloke in the video, to honor him. My father liked food and drink too much so I guess I'm still doing the horing part :P...

[@sirshrulu3722]

Sorry for your loss. So God watch over your fathers soul in Jesus name amen

[@jholotanbest2688]

It must be awkward popping in that boat

[@olivergray9562]

It's not awkward when it's a good mate

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

I think you meant “pooping”! 💩😂

[@jackculler1489]

The Ocean is his Toilet 😂 and that’s food for whatever fish that comes across his poop

[@SaintsAwayOllie]

This is what a real British accent sounds like, not what you Americans think

[@grainnemckeown1681]

*one of the real British accents. Your comment reads like there's one 'real British accent'.

[@erikaserika]

>Talks about how Americans generalize how British accents sound. >Generalizes Americans.

[@vesuvyan]

Nice opinion m8. glad you shared your expertise on British Accents.

[@verathian5051]

There is like 4-6 British accents. 1 for southern England, 1 for northern England, 1 for Welsh, 1 for Scottish, 1 for Northern Ireland. and you can further split this into west England and East England. and the same for Scotland and Wales.

[@verathian5051]

Cuz technically they are all part of Great Britan except Northern Ireland.

[@mooktube0307]

Feel sorry for this guys mum !

[@guachingman]

exactly, him following his father in such a pointless and selfish enterprise, nobody asked the mother what he thought of it. perhaps it makes more sense for the kid that never knew his father, but the father? escapism of the worst kind, under the guise of adventure.

[@louis922]

His mum would be selfish to hold him back from connecting to his father.

[@cosmicaxel3816]

Well, depending on perspective, one person will always be selfish in this situation.

[@guachingman]

CosmicBlender no, the son should reevaluate his choices taking in account the choices his father did and the consequences of thise choices for him growing fatherless, wife a widow. does he want to repeat history? what kind of redemption is that. at least let the lesson be learnt, if the dad didnt, the son should.

[@SaikoSoda]

poor mommy

[@cagrozpideciler4413]

Erden Eruç was present on this journey. Never are not granted. However, had it not been for that, we were to make the journey. Shame on you. Shame on you! Louis is a poor ego!

[@Mazhe3]

Such a wonderful segment on a topic so touching and tender. It brought me to tears. Great stuff seeker! I wonder if he's planning to make the northern Pacific trip like his father.

[@Joel-ee8df]

there's a pun in the title

[@PacsLuv96]

So he poops in the ocean right

[@LOLmusics]

Rocking Gucci Mink yup lol , straight overboard 😂

[@WinstonNewYork]

Damn, one Bri-ish nutter. And I love it!

[@newoceanwave4810]

We love this Seeker thank you. checkout www.greatpacificrace.com for more news about the Great Pacific Race ans how you can be on the start line for the next race in the summer of 2018.

[@acmalibanto4008]

This kind of boat doesn't sink

[@chinkyboichong3168]

Holy crap, this channel blows my mind every video

[@tobygoodguy4032]

Better use sun screen, bub.

[@noname_1377]

You know it's a heartbreaking story when there is still no dislike

[@benghazi8054]

He didn't cross the pacific, he went about half way. Still awesome though

[@dumbguitarplayer]

Didn't his father went alone?

[@maxmann1989]

Bet you two had fun. Hope you will have a beautiful and lasting memory 🤘😎🤘

[@MegaVIDEOGAMEVIDS]

Great video. Amazing experience.

[@varunjain7895]

WOW incredibly amazing !

[@Imper1um__]

That's hardly the entire ocean

[@niokpanda]

the glenlivet! good choice!

[@QuaxC42]

learn from your father, stopp it, and enjoy live.

[@Darksagan]

Damn thats awesome.

[@jaco9719]

Absolutely amazing. What an inspiration!

[@0scartheCat]

We had some down our lane they left a suitcase full of shit with nappies thrown in the hedge . . . . Be sure they will take what ever isn't screwed down . . They love to trick people out of money . . .

[@0scartheCat]

We had some down our lane they left a suitcase full of shit with nappies thrown in the hedge . . . . Be sure they will take what ever isn't screwed down . . They love to trick people out of money . . .

[@0scartheCat]

We had some down our lane they left a suitcase full of shit with nappies thrown in the hedge . . . . Be sure they will take what ever isn't screwed down . . They love to trick people out of money . . .

[@0scartheCat]

We had some down our lane they left a suitcase full of shit with nappies thrown in the hedge . . . . Be sure they will take what ever isn't screwed down . . They love to trick people out of money . . .

[@0scartheCat]

We had some down our lane they left a suitcase full of shit with nappies thrown in the hedge . . . . Be sure they will take what ever isn't screwed down . . They love to trick people out of money . . .

[@Jules-rj8cf]

Wow... that was a beautiful story good on him 🙌🏼

[@erickajackson1338]

Life is about the experiences man I love this so much !

[@Ben-vj3vr]

What a story.

[@fubol783]

Inspirational!

[@coryc1904]

He loves his daddy. ❤️👍🏻

[@2msvalkyrie529]

What drives them ? Narcissism ..?

[@AeroModule]

Great video, inspiring story. But...you have a child? Find a safer way across the Pacific. Your kid needs you.

[@hypernauta6909]

Hello friends!! I want to thank you for bringing excellent content to KZbin through all the "Seeker" Channels. Also, I came across Richard Hoggart's "The Uses of Literacy" and his perspective on the "scholarship boy", which made me wonder. Is there any countries or communities out there that implement a different type of educational system, one that perhaps does not focus on acquiring knowledge. I think that is a great topic you could explore! Keep up the Great Work.

[@andrewhowden3887]

I watch the program about Peter bird and how he filmed himself and was tracked by a vessel called the dingdong and was narrated by James mayson the actor.the end music was by a lady called Susan higbie and is for me the most beautiful peano music I've heard ever,no wonder I remember the program.

[@KamiInValhalla]

I think it's cool and all but man, don't live for other ppl. Live for yourself man. Your dad is gone bro so create your own life and live it.

[@maxtslting]

This channel is my absolute favourite on KZbin! It provides an insight into lives of different people from all over the world, and also into things that really matter. Laura, you're absolutely amazing! Keep doing what you do 😊👍🏻

[@mateusmorenowerner3784]

Again this chanel bring us one more amazing video. I wish I could acomplish something like that one day

[@TheOutdoorman40]

Touching.

[@pjyg51241]

Modern pirate

[@pepememe5572]

I did the same thing but I went from los Angeles to Arica, Chile but I stayed by the the coast I didn't dared to loose sight of land

[@TheAfroNoah]

fuckin boss

[@iwtbn54]

epic

[@АндрейФедоров-ж7ю]

Glad to see such dedicated persons, real rangers, but why did you sailed without an outrigger and a sail?

[@mergetmerreget5352]

I need to do this too.

[@kamendowdell2632]

Met Louis in Monterey awesome guy glad he got accomplish this mission.

[@kamendowdell2632]

Crazy met this guy before his journey began. Very ambitious

[@daveotuwa5596]

They're "sit-down navigatours" who use the GPS (compass for the modern era) to travel to next visible terrestrial zone.

[@daveotuwa5596]

slower than a conventional cruise

[@flaplaya]

Taking my breath away within a minute.

[@crazyman5307]

A man with a mission and it doesn't hurt anything or anyone.

[@AZdude]

can i please go with you. ill pay half supplies

[@terrycarter4459]

Whether or not one is alone or in pairs this is an incredible brave thing to do.

[@catbutt4020]

That boat he is on is worth a fortune Good work

[@FirkinFilms]

Pretty damn incredible.

[@Dave-me3bi]

Because he's edgy

[@ethanal2736]

"it's all blue, blue, blue" dum di dum I die dum diiii dum

[@ViridianElm]

This man a mad lad

[@earumamaadu]

It's a good workout you know

[@suemorgan5662]

😄😄😄

[@yoyminator]

Thank you

[@kaishadowninja5989]

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[@kaishadowninja5989]

2nd