In pictures: Pacific crossing

A British rower has completed the world's first unassisted solo crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

It took 54-year-old Jim Shekhdar more than nine months to complete his epic journey

His home since leaving Peru in June has been a custom-made 10-metre boat

Mr Shekhdar battled storms and high seas on this marathon journey across some of the world's most dangerous seas

But his craft capsized as it negotiated the final stretch of surf

He was met on this remote stretch of the Australian coastline by his wife and two daughters, who had flown from the UK

Britain's record-breaking rower now plans to celebrate for a week and says he is now planning his next adventure

But this marathon sea adventure is over