Rowing the Atlantic Ocean alone: This New Hampshire woman is on a solo journey of resilience and recovery

In this episode of Grounded in Granite, Renee Blacken of Bethlehem, N.H., shares her inspiring journey as she prepares to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She discusses the motivations behind her 3,200-mile adventure, the rigorous training and preparation involved, and the importance of community support. If successful, Renee will become the first American and first solo female to row the Atlantic in the Atlantic Dash. It is a rare feat as there are only two other American women who have ever completed a solo transatlantic row as of January 2026. At 43 years old, Renee would also become the oldest American woman to ever row solo across the Atlantic. Renee is rowing to support Outdoor Adventuring for Good, a nonprofit organization she founded dedicated to raising awareness and funding for trauma recovery programs in New Hampshire's North Country. For more information on Outdoor Adventuring for Good, visit https://www.outdooradventuringforgood.org/★ Follow Grounded in Granite for more stories that celebrate the people and places that make New Hampshire home and follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for behind-the-scenes photos and more.