Gary Kristensen set out on an unusual mission, paddling just over 45.6 miles in a giant pumpkin boat. For 35 hours, he tackled river currents, equipment malfunctions and a couple of all-too-brief naps, driven by a childhood dream of being part of the Guinness World Records. The 47-year-old Happy Valley man, a seasoned gardener, started his giant pumpkin growing journey in 2011 at his wife’s request, primarily to entertain his young kids. More than a decade later, Kristensen’s passion turned into a full-fledged quest as he realized the potential to go big — literally. Read more at the link in our bio. 🎃 Video courtesy: Gary Kristensen #pumpkinregatta #giantpumpkin #pumpkin #guinnessworldrecord #newrecord #recordset #newrecord