IN THE PRESS

Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

STV News at 6 - Interview with Milli

Milli Abrams, a mum from Fife, is preparing to become the shortest and lightest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. At just 5 feet tall, she will travel 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua as the only solo female participant from the UK. Despite having no prior rowing experience, Milli is determined to face the challenge as part of her 50th birthday celebration. She enjoys adventures and plans to bring a bit of home with her by knitting during the journey. Milli will set sail on December 12th 2025 and is currently undergoing rigorous training.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The Yorkshire Post - Milli aiming to be the smallest woman to row across the Atlantic

As featured in The Yorkshire Post, Milli Abrams, a 5ft tall adventurer, is set to become the smallest woman to row solo across the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Row. Departing from La Gomera on Dec 12, 2025, she’ll take on the 3,000-mile journey to Antigua, celebrating her 50th birthday at sea. Inspired by a past Atlantic voyage with her family, Milli embraces the ultimate challenge of endurance and resilience.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The Courier Dundee - Milli casts off a yarn on rowing adventure

Featured in The Courier Dundee, Millie Abrams, entrepreneur and knitter, takes on the World's Toughest Row, aiming to be the shortest and lightest person to row solo across the Atlantic. Departing from La Gomera to Antigua, she defies expectations and celebrates her 50th birthday at sea. Inspired by past adventures, she pushes her limits on this 3,000-mile journey.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The Herald - Fife knitter to spin a ripping yarn in solo Atlantic rowing adventure

Featuring in The Herald - A Fife knitting and yarn entrepreneur is set to row solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a bid to raise money for charity. Milli Abrams will take part in The World’s Toughest Row, an extreme endurance race from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. At just five feet tall, Ms Abrams is set to be one of the shortest – and lightest – people to have ever rowed across an ocean. Ms Abrams will celebrate her 50th birthday at sea on January 31, 2026. She will be the fourth woman in her 50s to complete the row. She is the only solo female participant from the UK this year. The race will begin in December.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

Scotland On Sunday - I’ll Turn 50 Somewhere In That Big Old Ocean

Featuring in Scotland On Sunday - A Fife entrepreneur is set to take on an extreme endurance race in a solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic. Millie Abrams is taking part in the World's Toughest Row, which will take her from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. At just 5 feet tall, Millie will be the shortest and also the lightest person ever to have rowed across the ocean. She will also celebrate her 50th birthday at sea on the 31st of January 2026 and will be the fourth woman in her 50s to complete the row.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The Scottish Sun - 5FT Mum Sea Bid

Featured in Metro, Milli Abrams is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime-rowing 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic in The World’s Toughest Row. The 5ft adventurer from Fife will be the shortest and lightest person ever to complete an ocean row, tackling 40ft waves, storms, and marlin strikes. Rowing for The 2 Minute Foundation and CHAS, she sets off on December 12, proving that determination has no limits.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

Metro - Making waves... 5ft mum’s solo Atlantic row

Featured in Metro, Milli Abrams is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime-rowing 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic in The World’s Toughest Row. The 5ft adventurer from Fife will be the shortest and lightest person ever to complete an ocean row, tackling 40ft waves, storms, and marlin strikes. Rowing for The 2 Minute Foundation and CHAS, she sets off on December 12, proving that determination has no limits.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

Daily Record - Just Rowing Pains

Featured in Daily Record, Milli Abrams is set to make history as the smallest and lightest person to row solo across the Atlantic. The Fife-based adventurer embarks on the 3,000-mile World’s Toughest Row from La Gomera to Antigua on December 12, celebrating her 50th birthday at sea. Facing 40ft waves and unpredictable conditions, she’s rowing to raise funds for The 2 Minute Foundation and CHAS.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

Daily Star - Small Wonder!

Featured in the Daily Star, Milli Abrams is on a mission to become the smallest person to row solo across the Atlantic, tackling the World’s Toughest Row. The 5ft adventurer from East Neuk, Fife, will embark on the 3,000-mile challenge from La Gomera to Antigua, celebrating her 50th birthday at sea. Having previously sailed the Atlantic with her family, she now craves a bigger test - raising funds for two charities and proving that determination knows no limits.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The National - Knitting expert takes on the world’s toughest row

Featured in The National, Milli Abrams is preparing for an epic challenge - rowing 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic in The World’s Toughest Row. At just 5ft tall, the Tribe Yarns founder from Fife will be the shortest and lightest person ever to complete an ocean row. Taking on this endurance feat for The 2 Minute Foundation and CHAS, she’s pushing mental and physical limits while celebrating her 50th birthday at sea.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

Glenrothes Gazette and East Fife Mail - Milli Set for Solo Row

Fife entrepreneur Milli Abrams, founder of Tribe Yarns, is preparing for a monumental solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic as part of the 'World's Toughest Row.' At 50, she aims to break barriers as the UK's only solo female participant, raising funds for The 2 Minute Foundation and CHAS while celebrating her recovery from long COVID. Known for her passion for sustainable fashion and endurance, Milli’s journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and environmental advocacy. Learn more and support her mission at Just One More Row.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The Courier - Pittenweem knitter Milli Abrams will be smallest woman in World’s Toughest Row

Milli Abrams, a knitter from Pittenweem, is set to become the smallest woman to participate in the World's Toughest Row 2025. Standing at 4 feet 11 inches, she will join a team of four women in the 3,000-mile rowing challenge across the Atlantic Ocean. The race begins in December and starts from the Canary Islands, concluding in Antigua. Participants face extreme conditions, including sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion, as they row continuously in shifts. Abrams, who runs a yarn business, has been training intensively for the challenge and aims to inspire others to pursue their dreams, regardless of size or background.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

Fife Today - Fife woman unveils 3000-mile solo journey across Atlantic in ‘World's Toughest Row’

Milli Abrams, founder of Tribe Yarns, is preparing for a solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic as part of the World's Toughest Row, scheduled for December 2025. Standing at five feet tall, she will be the shortest and lightest person to have rowed across an ocean. Abrams will celebrate her 50th birthday at sea on January 31, 2026, becoming the fourth woman in her 50s to complete this challenge. Her journey will raise funds for The 2 Minute Foundation and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). She has named her boat "Knitannia," reflecting her passion for knitting. Abrams previously embarked on a global sailing adventure in 2010 with her family.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

The Herald - Scottish knitting expert to take on world’s toughest row

A Fife knitting and yarn entrepreneur is set to row solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a bid to raise money for charity. Milli Abrams will take part in The World's Toughest Row, an extreme endurance race from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. At just five feet tall, Milli is set to be one of the shortest - and lightest - people to have ever rowed across an ocean. Ms Abrams will celebrate her 50th birthday at sea on January 31, 2026. She will be the fourth woman in her 50s to complete the row.

Read More
Milli Abrams Milli Abrams

What’s On Fife - Fife knitting expert takes on the toughest row in the world

Milli Abrams, founder of Tribe Yarns, is set to row solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in December 2025's World's Toughest Row. At 5 feet tall, she'll be the shortest and lightest person to have rowed an ocean. Celebrating her 50th birthday at sea, she's raising funds for The 2 Minute Foundation and CHAS. Her boat, "Knitannia," reflects her knitting passion.

Read More