Pacific Ocean Rescue: Incredible Survival Story after Rogue Wave Capsizes Rowboat

24 year old Tom built a plywood boat in his Brisbane backyard, shipped it to Peru and rowed solo back toward Australia across the Pacific. A totally authentic, epic adventure ensued until.... on the final leg he was capsized by a rogue wave. In gale force winds, naked and freezing, he secured himself with a single rope to the upturned hull and activated his EPIRB. As night fell the enormity of his situation hit him.....
The epic survival story and rescue that followed have featured widely in international media over previous weeks. Hear the full story now, for the first time, on the podcast! It's epic!
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[kiwiguy]

It's not often I'd spend over an hour listening to a podcast this long but this was well worth it 👌

[neilrowe]

Met him today and he's as nice a bloke as you'd imagine. A confident but relaxed humility exudes from him. The spark of a bloke who has done things he can be proud of.

[aleho]

What an absolute legend and ambassador for australia! You bloody good thing mate!

[vanessaboman]

What an interesting interview... Many years ago I wrote to the guy who went to the cook islands and wrote a book called castaway and invited me out there but I didn't have the money and I did have a daughter lol... But watching this I think adventure was call

[michelle]

What a scary situation. This could have turned out very differently. So glad he was found. And shame on all those mad people on the ship. My God he could have lost his life. If it was a family or friend of there's they would feel much different.

[mathiasbotta]

😂😂😂😂 awesome interview story, very funny how it ended. thank god it ended well.

[repurposedart]

Tom is an idol...an only 24 years old....and so very handsome and confident....Amazing human.

[sandramoylan]

Fantastic young Tom hope you find your boat, 🎉to continue your journeys life is an adventure 😂

[vickizacharia]

I heard this interview in the car during a couple of trips from work. Loved it. But it's even better watching it and seeing some of the footage of Tom's adventure. What an amazing young man!! Thanks Mike. Great interview 👏

[RossNaylor-uqjp]

What an amazing story thats an experience i can only dream of but with this story i felt like i was on the journey with tom what a great young man if he ever joined the army its guys like tom who get into the sas his experience has made him a super strong willed man well done to him i look forward to his next big adventures 💙

[AWBepi]

Brave man I'm glad he's alive. But I would be curious to know about what sort of anti capsized self-righting characteristics his vessel had

[chazripeable]

Your both so inspiring and such lovely men. I've been watching Mike's videos with my homeschooled 6 year old son as he loves all things wilderness survival. There's so many elements to your journey's that I can appreciate. You are the type of people that I can only hope my son finds his inspiration from to follow his true calling too.

[chazzface]

Very cool tough kid, we need more like him, always looking forward with forward thinking.

[NancyMolleur]

Absolutely amazing story! Congrats on your safety!

[larrylegg]

Great adventure, great story. Really enjoyed your story. What an experience to remember the rest of your life. God bless you, Tom. Shalom

[S-hl]

What a fabulous interview I was spellbound all the way through. Tom you are such an inspiring well spoken young man I love your positive attitude and proving that dreams do come true.
A wonderful role model for the human race.
Love love love this story ❤️

[sweetkittiez]

I truly enjoyed this podcast gentleman ✌️🤟

[fsfer]

Fantastic. Such an amazing journey, Tom is a proper role model. Great podcast.

[Lukeslittletribe]

This was a really informative / educational and bloody entertaining listen. I just love hearing from inspiring humans who have a dream and a vision and go out and execute it.
Well done Tom! And thanks for putting this together Mike.

[irishseadogoz]

Hi Guys, what a well spent hour listening to your story Tom and also Kudos to you both. As a 75yr. retired ships captain (living on the Sunshine Coast) I’ve obviously an affinity to both your journeys - I look forward to both your books, your future journeys and further podcasts. Fair winds and friendly currents. ❤️☘️