# @theoregonian on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DCNuKC8Bxah
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24752924-theoregonian-instagram
- **Posted:** 2024-11-11T03:00:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Oregonian (@theoregonian) — https://gondola.cc/theoregonian

## Caption

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

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guinnessworldrecord, recordset, pumpkinregatta, newrecord, giantpumpkin, pumpkin

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