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

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@KalinCorvidae 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

Kalin Pugh Yes, definitely an amazing channel！

@Vinni-K 7 лет назад

cutter LOL

@blessedwithchallenges9917 4 года назад

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

@TheGroovyGuitarDude 7 лет назад

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

@mczenk5095 7 лет назад

big billy Are you dense?

@WinstonNewYork 3 года назад

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

@TheConorsmithusa 3 года назад

Troll fk you cont

@Nexus2Eden 7 лет назад

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

@ramavarsh 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@ThinkingCap_ 7 лет назад

Did he make it?

@chinkyboichong3168 7 лет назад

Holy crap, this channel blows my mind every video

@maxmann1989 7 лет назад

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

@Jules-rj8cf 7 лет назад

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

@marcl.1346 7 лет назад

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 2 года назад

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

@erickajackson1338 7 лет назад

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

@MegaVIDEOGAMEVIDS 7 лет назад

Great video. Amazing experience.

@mateusmorenowerner3784 7 лет назад

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

@noname_1377 7 лет назад

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

@solortus 7 лет назад

He must have viking blood running through his veins.

@henryhall8238 4 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@niokpanda 7 лет назад

the glenlivet! good choice!

@hypernauta6909 7 лет назад

Hello friends!! I want to thank you for bringing excellent content to RU-vid 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.

@johncahill1985 3 года назад

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

@jholotanbest2688 7 лет назад

It must be awkward popping in that boat

@olivergray9562 7 лет назад

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

@Ryan-jx4vh 4 года назад

I think you meant “pooping”! 💩😂

@jackculler1489 3 года назад

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

@varunjain7895 7 лет назад

WOW incredibly amazing !

@fubol783 7 лет назад

Inspirational!

@terrycarter4459 6 лет назад

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

@Ben-vj3vr 7 лет назад

What a story.

@mergetmerreget5352 3 года назад

I need to do this too.

@coryc1904 3 года назад

He loves his daddy. ❤️👍🏻

@Joel-ee8df 7 лет назад

there's a pun in the title

@crazyman5307 7 лет назад

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

@TheOutdoorman40 7 лет назад

Touching.

@acmalibanto4008 4 года назад

This kind of boat doesn't sink

@SaintsAwayOllie 7 лет назад

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

@grainnemckeown1681 7 лет назад

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

@erikaserika 7 лет назад

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

@vesuvyan 7 лет назад

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

@verathian5051 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@yoyminator 7 лет назад

Thank you

@ViridianElm 5 лет назад

This man a mad lad

@liamdavis2387 7 лет назад

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

@keithwenttothemoon 7 лет назад

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

@liamdavis2387 7 лет назад

But there are so many Americans

@zumis1011 7 лет назад

stfu u spoiled brat

@Redactedredacted5837 7 лет назад

Leave then. No one will miss you.

@liamdavis2387 7 лет назад

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

@earumamaadu 7 лет назад

It's a good workout you know

@PacsLuv96 7 лет назад

So he poops in the ocean right

@LOLmusics 5 лет назад

Rocking Gucci Mink yup lol , straight overboard 😂

@flaplaya 7 лет назад

Taking my breath away within a minute.

@WinstonNewYork 3 года назад

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

@FirkinFilms 7 лет назад

Pretty damn incredible.

@ethanal2736 7 лет назад

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

@benghazi8054 7 лет назад

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

@dumbguitarplayer 7 лет назад

Didn't his father went alone?

@0scartheCat 4 года назад

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 . . .

@Imper1um__ 7 лет назад

That's hardly the entire ocean

@pjyg51241 5 лет назад

Modern pirate

@iwtbn54 7 лет назад

epic

@AZdude 7 лет назад

can i please go with you. ill pay half supplies

@QuaxC42 7 месяцев назад

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

@2msvalkyrie529 Год назад

What drives them ? Narcissism ..?

@TheAfroNoah 7 лет назад

fuckin boss

@suemorgan5662 5 лет назад

😄😄😄

@AeroModule 7 лет назад

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

@cagrozpideciler4413 5 лет назад

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!

@Dave-me3bi 7 лет назад

Because he's edgy

@KamiInValhalla 7 лет назад

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.

@Mazhe3 7 лет назад

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.

@0scartheCat 4 года назад

@mooktube0307 7 лет назад

Feel sorry for this guys mum !

@guachingman 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@cosmicaxel3816 7 лет назад

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

@guachingman 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

poor mommy

@tobygoodguy4032 7 лет назад

Better use sun screen, bub.

@newoceanwave4810 7 лет назад

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.

@Darksagan 7 лет назад

Damn thats awesome.

@jaco9719 7 лет назад

Absolutely amazing. What an inspiration!

@0scartheCat 4 года назад

@andrewhowden3887 7 лет назад

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.

@maxtslting 7 лет назад

This channel is my absolute favourite on RU-vid! 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 😊👍🏻