The mother-of-two navigated 20ft waves and temperatures as low as 10C, and faced humidity with highs above 30C towards the end, during the 66 day mammoth journey.
A Glasgow mum, who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean solo as part of the World’s Toughest Row race, has reunited with her family after two months at sea.
She navigated 20ft waves and temperatures as low as 10C, and faced humidity with highs above 30C towards the end, and arrived on Saturday. She said lockdown inspired her to make changes in her life. She raised more than £20,000 for charity and said she was “sad” it was over but also “relieved”. “This isn’t a rowing challenge, it’s a challenge of the human spirit. It strips you down and leaves you exposed – and it’s there where you find your toughness.
“I’ve had to overcome so many obstacles, some seemed so catastrophic that I laugh. I’m relieved that I’ve made it and especially relieved I made it before I ran out of toilet paper.“Now I’ve been able to hug my family, I can’t wait to have a shower.
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