Oliver Widger, known online as "sailing_with_phoenix," was greeted by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green at the Waikiki Yacht Club on ...

An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat ...

An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix, reached his destination Saturday, welcomed by cheering fans at the ...

Oliver Widger, 29, sailed solo from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat Phoenix after quitting his job, learning to sail from ...

Oliver Widger, an Oregon native, left his job and sailed to Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix. Documenting the journey online, Widger inspired many, despite challenges like a rudder failure. He was greeted ...

Oliver Widger makes journey to Hawaii with his cat 'Phoenix', after being diagnosed with Klippel Feil Syndrome, a rare condition that can lead to paralysis.

An Oregon man and his cat have captured hearts worldwide by embarking on a weeks-long, 2,400-mile journey to Hawaii. Thousands gathered to welcome Oliver Widger, 29, and ...

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

By Steven Kurutz Last spring, Oliver Widger quit his corporate job of 11 years, liquidated his 401(k) and bought a sailboat. His goal: to set sail from his home in Oregon and voyage around the ...

Oliver Widger, also known as Sailing with Phoenix, arrived at the Waikiki Yacht Harbor Saturday morning at around 10 a.m.