Rowing Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean with Taryn Smith
From Wild Ideas Worth Living by REI Co-op
May 19, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 403
About this episode
Taryn Smith shares her experience of rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 46 days, despite having no prior rowing experience.
In January 2026, Taryn Smith became the third American woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, completing a 46 day Atlantic Ocean crossing in open water conditions. With no rowing experience beforehand, she leaned on a foundation built through world travel, the New York City Marathon, and summers exploring Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains.
People in this episode
Guest: Taryn Smith
Topics covered
- adventure
- ocean rowing
- personal challenge
- female empowerment
- travel
Keywords
- Atlantic Ocean
- Taryn Smith
- solo rowing
- adventure
- female athlete
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Atlantic Ocean, Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains
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