Susannah sets her sights on Pacific rowing bid

A science student will launch a record-breaking attempt to row across the Pacific Ocean next year.

Susannah Cass, 25, based in Dublin, will brave tropical heat, ocean storms and, potentially, sharks, in a daring attempt to reach Australia by next December as part of the first female pairs team to cross the world’s largest sea.

They will promote science education, with lessons broadcast on the internet from their cabin.