ITS Chairman Kevin Gaskell Sets World Record as Oldest Person to Row the Pacific Ocean with Record Breaking Ocean5 Crew
ITS is proud to announce that Chairman Kevin Gaskell and the Ocean5 crew are officially the fastest five-man crew to complete the Mid-Pacific route, rowing a demanding 2,800-nautical-miles in just 32 days – shattering the previous record by over 19 days. But that’s not all. At 66 years old, Kevin surpasses the former age world record of 63 years, previously held by Huw Carden of Flying Fish, becoming the oldest person to row across the Mid-Pacific Ocean.
As a major sponsor of the expedition, ITS is honoured to have supported one of the most ambitious endurance challenges of 2025 – a mission that tested the limits of human endurance, resilience, and teamwork. The crew’s route from Monterey, California to Hanalei, Kauai involved rowing non-stop across one of the most formidable stretches of ocean, battling 30-foot waves, extreme fatigue, and a daily burn of more than 6,000 calories per person.
More than a world record attempt, the journey served a powerful purpose: to raise critical funds and awareness for The Lewis Moody Foundation, which supports families affected by brain tumours and funds pioneering research in partnership with The Brain Tumour Charity. Brain tumours remain the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people under 40, yet receive less than 3% of cancer research funding.
ITS is proud to have played a key role in supporting this historic effort. Kevin’s achievement reinforces the values of collaboration and perseverance that we champion within our own organisation.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kevin and the entire Ocean5 crew – including Matt Gaskell, Tom Higham, Patrick Deacon, and Stephen Greenan – on their safe arrival in Hawaii and their monumental contribution to such a vital cause.
To learn more about the expedition or to donate to The Lewis Moody Foundation, please visit:
https://theocean5.com
