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Rory Wilson rows, uses kites to cross Pacific Ocean

by Bobby Gutierrez on December 5, 2012

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phmkrory wilson in kros — Rory Wilson designed, built and captained a unique vessel, powered by rowing and kites, and used it to sail from San Diego, Calif., to Hawaii in 44 days, faster than five others who have soloed the voyage before him.

MEEKER I Former Barone Middle School teacher Rory Wilson became the fastest solo sailor to row and kite across the Pacific Ocean from San Diego, Calif., to Honolulu, Hawaii.
Wilson, whose mother Sally still resides in…