Oregon Man Sails to Hawaii with Cat, Inspiring Millions
After quitting his job and liquidating his retirement savings, Oliver Widger, a 29-year-old Oregon man, completed a weekslong solo sail to Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix. His journey, documented extensively on social media, garnered him over 2.7 million followers and national media attention. Upon arrival in Waikiki, he was greeted by cheering fans and Governor Josh Green, who presented him with a proclamation. Widger’s voyage, undertaken after a health scare prompted a reevaluation of his life, resonated with many who felt similarly trapped in unfulfilling careers.
John Q. Hosedrinker