U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic Ocean

Sets record for west-to-east crossing

Bryce Carlson, a high school biology teacher, rowing coach and endurance athlete from Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A., stands on the jetty, after completing a solo, unassisted row across the North Atlantic Ocean, upon his arrival at St. Mary's, on the Isles of Scilly, Britain, August 4, 2018.

A high school science teacher from Cincinnati, Ohio, has rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean, setting a record for a west-to-east crossing.

Bryce Carlson arrived at St. Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, off England’s southwestern tip, late on Saturday — 38 days, six hours and 49 minutes after setting out from St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The 37-year-old athlete was applauded by relatives and well-wishers as he stepped onto the quay at St. Mary’s Harbour after rowing more than 3,200 km in his 20-foot boat, Lucille .

Mr. Carlson capsized several times and endured high waves and the remnants of a hurricane during his journey. “I feel like I had a lot of luck along the way, and a lot of help,” he said. The Ocean Rowing Society listed his time as the fastest for a west-to-east unsupported solo row. The previous record was 53 days, eight hours and 26 minutes.