AN INSPIRING Monmouth woman will take on the gruelling task of a double world record attempt by rowing across the Atlantic ocean with her close friend.

Nia Hunter, aged 20, is planning to raise money for two charities in the process - Mind UK and Wellbeing of Women.

Ms Hunter will be taking on the remarkable test alongside her university friend, Miriam Payne, as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December 2022.

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The current record for a female pair crossing the Atlantic is 50 days, five hours, 53 mins.

Ms Hunter grew up in Newport before moving to Monmouth and attending Monmouth School for Girls.

She has now returned to Monmouth, having left to study physics at University of Glasgow, where she met Ms Payne.

“To me, this is an incredible chance to raise money for causes I care strongly about, do something amazing with the sport that has become such a huge part of my life, and learn a lot of new things along the way,” she said.

“We are attempting two world records in the process - for the youngest and fastest female pair to ever make the crossing.

“We will navigate, maintain our boat, and ensure our survival from the start of the race in La Gomera to the end in Antigua.”

For more details about the challenge, visit: www.seastheday2022.com or follow @seastheday2022 on social media.