Overview

• Oliver Widger, 29, sailed solo from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix, completing a monthlong journey documented on social media.
• Widger left his corporate job and liquidated his savings to pursue the adventure, teaching himself to sail via YouTube and refitting a $50,000 boat.
• He amassed over 1 million TikTok followers and 1.7 million Instagram followers, resonating with audiences disillusioned by traditional career paths.
• Upon arrival in Honolulu on May 24, 2025, he was welcomed by cheering fans and Hawaii Governor Josh Green, who presented him with a proclamation.
• Widger plans to snorkel in Hawaii for 30 days while repairing his boat and is considering French Polynesia as a potential next destination.