A While Away

With Michelle Lee expected to spend another month at sea, we thought we'd check in with her nearest and dearest, to see why they think she'll complete this tremendous challenge.

First recorded phone call from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as Michelle passes the halfway mark.

Tony Roberts is Michelle's eyes and ears on land. He's the one she calls for weather advice, tactical tips and moral support.

Michelle Lee is taking on the world's toughest ocean race and attempting to become Australia's first woman to row solo across an ocean. We speak to her about what makes her tick and why she's spending three months at sea, alone in a rowboat.

This is the story of Michelle Lee, as she attempts to become the first Australian female to row solo across an ocean in the world's toughest ocean race, the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.