Celebrities Support Solo Atlantic Rowing Adventure
Sharon Stone, Pierce Brosnan, and other celebrities are showing their enthusiasm for Taryn Smith, a woman from Omaha, who is rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
For over a month now, Smith has been participating in the World’s Toughest Row, a grueling 3,000-mile race that stretches from the Canary Islands to Antigua. She’s been sharing her daily experiences and reflections on social media, while receiving encouragement from fans and well-known figures alike.
Brosnan responded to one of her posts, saying, “Stay strong, Taryn, one day at a time. You are an amazing woman, and I will do what’s best for you.”
Stone chimed in with her own words of wisdom, commenting, “Today is a day to take deep, powerful breaths. It might be a good idea to sing as loud as possible.”
In another message, she praised Smith’s connection with nature, saying, “Look at you, like you’re one with nature, a woman is actually a woman, born of nature. Well, things are going well.” Katie Couric also expressed her admiration: “Wow, you are amazing!!!”
Smith, who is the first American woman to attempt this challenge solo, began her journey on December 14 and had trained for nearly three years. Her mother, Sherry Smith, shared how fearless Taryn is: “She’s always been an adventurous kid. She really loves that challenge.”
According to her website, Smith maintains an intense routine: she rows for two hours, rests for two, surfs through massive waves, and consumes around 5,000 calories a day from backpacking meals. Additionally, she leads Girls on the Run, a nonprofit focused on empowering young girls through physical activity.
“I’m wrapping up my 42nd day rowing across the Atlantic Ocean by myself,” Smith said in her recent video. She shared insights about resilience, emphasizing that “everything will end,” and recalling the luxury of modern resources compared to past ocean crossings. “I have painkillers, I have vitamins, I make fresh water,” she noted, reflecting on how much easier it is now than it was 200 or even 100 years ago.
Smith believes being “uncomfortable” is part of being human. “I think it’s part of the human experience,” she reflected. However, she also acknowledged the emotional complexity of her journey. “At one point, I was just calling my mom and crying,” she admitted. “I thought I would be completely zen and calm, but that hasn’t happened, and I don’t think it ever will.” She emphasizes the importance of remembering that tough moments will eventually pass.
As she nears the end of her adventure, Smith plans to complete the race within the week.
