Oliver Widger and his cat, Phoenix, have become social media stars as they journey across the Pacific Ocean. They’re lerning as they go.

Quitting his job and sailing into the unknown, Oliver Widger found freedom — and viral fame — with his cat, Phoenix.

A 29-year-old former tire shop manager who quit his job and cashed in his retirement savings to buy a sailboat has become a ...

A 29-year-old Clackamas High School graduate is sailing from Oregon to Hawaii with no prior open-ocean experience, a rare ...

He said he was inspired to make a change after he was diagnosed with a spinal condition that could leave him paralyzed.

The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Sailing earned a spot in the ICSA Women’s Fleet Race National Championship next week after a ...

Oliver Widger says he decided to chase his sailing dream after being diagnosed with a neck issue that could ultimately ...

Oliver Widger has amassed a large social media following as he sails from Oregon across the Pacific Ocean for the first time ...

May 3, 2025, Widger talks to the camera somewhere in the Pacific Ocean as he and his cat, Phoenix, sail from Oregon to Hawaii. (Oliver Widger via AP) ...