21-Year-Old British Woman Rowed Alone Across the Atlantic for 70 Days

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A 21-year-old woman from the UK successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean alone by rowing in 70 days. Photo by Jasmine Harrison, SNS capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A 21-year-old British woman successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean alone by rowing for 70 days through a challenging journey.

According to ABC in the United States on the 22nd, Jasmine Harrison (21) set off from the Canary Islands, Spain, on December 12 last year, rowing 4,828 km across the Atlantic Ocean and reached Antigua Island in the West Indies on the 20th.

The woman rowed for two hours every day, and her total rowing time was 70 days, 3 hours, and 48 minutes.

A former swimming instructor, she became the youngest woman in the world to row solo across the Atlantic. The previous youngest woman was American Katie Spotz (22) in 2010.

Since deciding to participate in rowing competitions in 2018, Harrison continued practicing and this time competed in the "world's toughest rowing" competition.

A 21-year-old woman from the UK successfully crossed the Atlantic alone by rowing in 70 days. Photo by Jasmine Harrison SNS capture.

During the voyage, she faced physical limits and injuries from being swept by high waves, but she posted photos and writings on Instagram every week, striving to enjoy the journey.

It was reported that she encountered a giant striped marlin in the middle of the Atlantic and rowed through areas covered with seaweed.

On the 18th, Harrison faced a major crisis when her boat capsized about 160 km from her destination, Antigua Island.

Being a former swimming instructor, Harrison safely got back on the boat but injured her left elbow and received remote medical consultation over the phone.

After the consultation, Harrison told the doctor, "I am overcoming the pain. I think I can complete the journey," adding, "I became happier and calmer because of the crisis."

She overcame the difficult situation and persevered to the end. As she neared land, Harrison raised the British flag and lit a smoke signal to announce her arrival to people.

A 21-year-old woman from the UK successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean alone by rowing in 70 days. Photo by Jasmine Harrison, SNS capture.

When she set foot on land, reporters asked, "What do you want most right now?" and she replied, "Food. Obviously, food."

Harrison described her journey as "an amazing experience," saying, "There are both good and bad memories. But I enjoyed the chance to get away from everyday life."

She added, "I was away from social media, news, literally everything. Nothing compares to this experience," sharing her thoughts.

The event organizer, Atlantic Campaigns, regularly tracked Harrison's location and helped ensure she safely reached her destination.

Atlantic Campaigns reported that 21 boats from around the world participated in this competition, most of which were teams of up to four members.

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