Bitcoin-funded Pacific Solo Rower Elsa Hammond arrives in California for final preparations

Ahead of Her Record-Breaking Attempt, Elsa in final drive to secure core funding

19th May 2014 – Elsa Hammond arrived in California today, ready to complete the training for her 2,400 mile solo row across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Hawaii.

Throughout her record-breaking attempt, Elsa will be supporting The GREAT Initiative in its mission, the creation of a world where women and men have an equal chance to thrive.

Last week, to celebrate The International Development (Gender Equality) Act coming in to force, Elsa attended a parliamentary reception. She had the opportunity to speak with politicians keen to hear about her incredible challenge, including Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening and the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow.