Dame Ellen MacArthur began the non-stop sail around the world 28th November 2004 and ended 7th February 2005
B&Q Castorama
71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, 33 seconds.
Ellen MacArthur decided to sail around the world to fulfill her lifelong dream of adventure and exploration. She aimed to challenge herself and push the limits of her sailing abilities, particularly in solo racing. Her journey was also motivated by a desire to raise awareness about environmental issues, particularly related to plastic pollution in the oceans, after witnessing the impact of human activity on the marine environment during her travels.
Ellen MacArthur broke the record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe on February 7, 2005. She completed the journey in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 33 seconds, sailing aboard her trimaran, B&Q. This remarkable achievement made her the fastest person to sail around the world solo at that time.
Ellen was the fastest and youngest indiviual to sail round the globe. But unfortunately someone named Francis beat the record in 2008. She also started up her own trust for children with cancer. She really is an amazing woman.
February 7th 2005. Ellen MacArthur sets a record for the quickest round-the-world solo sail. She completed the 27,354 mile journey in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds, breaking the old record of 72 days, 22 hours, 54 minutes and 22 seconds, set by Francis Joyon in 2004.
circumnavigate means to sail around the world.
As of now, only a handful of women have successfully completed solo circumnavigations of the globe by sail. Notable figures include Jeanne Baret, who is often recognized as the first woman to sail around the world in the 18th century as part of a scientific expedition, and more contemporary sailors like Ellen MacArthur and Jessica Watson, who have also made significant solo voyages. The exact number of women who have achieved this feat can vary as new sailors continue to attempt and complete solo circumnavigations.
Circumnavigate is another word for the term "Sail around the world."
The first asian woman to sail around the world was Ferdinand Magellan.
Ellen was the fastest and youngest indiviual to sail round the globe. But unfortunately someone named Francis beat the record in 2008. She also started up her own trust for children with cancer. She really is an amazing woman.