Thirsk record-breaking rower to deliver speech in Stockton

Jasmine Harrison, from Thirsk, made history when she became a record-breaking athlete as the youngest woman to navigate the stretch of sea.

At age 21, the rower completed the 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in 2021.

Jasmine Harrison (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

The gruelling route, from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua, took Jasmine 70 days, three hours and 48 minutes and secured her a place in the record books.

She will now deliver a speech to people at LevelQ Offices at Surtees Business Centre, Stockton on July 23.

According to organisers of the event, "this is a unique chance to support an inspiring young woman and be motivated by her fascinating experiences".

Jasmine's story is filled with excitement, challenges, and triumphs.

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This event has been organised for people to hear from Jasmine, network, and have a chance to ask questions and collaborate.

Jasmine said: "Sitting all alone on your life raft on the deck of your 21-foot-long rowing boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean at night while looking up at the stars makes you feel so small and alone.

"It is a feeling that is hard to recreate; the feeling of knowing that this is the time and place where you’re meant to be. Nothing matters because there is so much more out there."