A 25-year-old woman who documented her solo rowing journey across the Atlantic Ocean has reached shore in the Caribbean, roughly 3,000 miles from where she launched.
Taryn Smith departed from La Gomera, Spain, and arrived in Antigua on Thursday morning after 46 days at sea. She said she averaged about 10 to 12 miles per day and shared her finish on social media and YouTube.
“I have never felt less alone”
In a “Good Morning America” video message recorded mid-journey, Smith thanked viewers who followed her progress and supported her campaign.
“I really couldn’t have done it without all of the support from people back home,” she said. “I have never felt less alone in my entire life.”
The World’s Toughest Row and what the challenge involves
Smith’s crossing was part of the World’s Toughest Row, an endurance event organized by Atlantic Campaigns that challenges participants to row thousands of kilometers across the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
The race route typically runs from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua, and participants spend weeks at sea in ocean rowing boats built for long, unsupported crossings.
Daily updates, rough conditions, and moments that kept her going
Smith posted frequent updates during the voyage, including reflections on difficult weather and the emotional toll of being alone at sea. She also highlighted moments of beauty that helped her push through, including encounters with dolphins and sunrise views from the boat.
Why she rowed and the cause she represented
Smith said she chose to represent the nonprofit Girls on the Run, which supports school-aged girls through programming that connects physical activity with confidence-building and life skills.
She also said she planned to share more about her personal motivation once she reached the finish.
