52 year old Tracey Lynn Martin launched her epic adventure on Sunday from the shores of Lake Erie in Buffalo.
Martin who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis says it's all part of an effort to raise awareness for those living with chronic pain.
This is the second time Martin has attempted the feat, she had to give up in 2017 after circumnavigating three of the lakes.
She says this will be her last attempt and if she doesn't succeed, she knows she did her best and paddled for the people she tried to inspire.
You can follow Tracey's odyssey at https://www.justaroundthepointe.com/