Capsized Australian Man Embarking on Pacific Ocean Crossings Rescued

A man in his mid-twenties who aimed to set a record by rowing across the Pacific Ocean in a boat he built himself had to be rescued by a cruise ship after his vessel overturned. The man, named Tom Robinson, intended to become the youngest person to achieve this feat. He was discovered sitting on top of his boat, without any clothes, approximately 100 nautical miles southwest of Vanuatu. Reports suggest that he suffered from sunburn and dehydration but is generally in good health after receiving treatment aboard the ship. Robinson's journey had started in Peru in July of the previous year, and he had planned to reach Cairns, Australia, by December. At the time of the incident, he was on the final leg of his trip, having departed from Luganville, Vanuatu, just a few days earlier. Earlier, he had mentioned that this part of the journey was crucial for his success. The cause of the boat capsizing remains unknown, but the activation of his emergency beacon alerted the authorities. The P&O Pacific Explorer ship came to his rescue, traveling about 200 kilometers out of its way. Robinson expressed his gratitude to the ship's crew for ensuring his safe rescue. Following the rescue, he is expected to fly back home to Brisbane from Auckland in New Zealand with the support of his team.