After more than 68 days at sea, Michelle Lee has made it to English Harbour in Antigua becoming the first Australian woman to cross any ocean solo in a rowboat. She talks us through the ups and downs of her record breaking journey, including all all about day 46 - the day she realised the race had become a survival challenge.

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.

We hear from Atlantic Challenge record holders and speak to an oceanographer to learn more about the conditions Michelle is facing at sea.

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

A While Away - Episode 2

In Episode 1 of A While Away, meet Michelle Lee, who is attempting to become Australia's first woman to row solo across an ocean.

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.