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03/06/2005
MacArthur launches Channel record bid
Record-breaking yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur is leaving Plymouth today in a bid to set the record for the fastest cross-Channel trip from Plymouth to Roscoff in France.
Dame Ellen and her crew will attempt to set a record time for a sailing vessel with the holder being awarded the Brittany Ferries 100 Mile Trophy.
The B&Q trimaran, in which she broke the record for fastest round-the-world solo trip earlier this year, lined up with Brittany Ferries flagship, the ‘Pont Aven’ off Plymouth before they set off at 1.35pm.
Joining Dame Ellen on her trip by top French skipper Roland Jourdain. Both competed in the 2000/2001 Vendee Globe, where Jourdain finished one place behind Dame Ellen in third position.
Dame Ellen said it would be “great” to sail with Mr Jourdain. She said: “I have raced against him many times in the past and I have a great respect for him. I hope he will enjoy sailing on board B&Q as much as I do.”
Dame Ellen broke the record set by Frenchman Francis Joyon for the fastest round-the-world solo trip in February when she completed the journey in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 mins and 33 secs, compared with Mr Joyon’s previous record of 72 days, 22 hours, 54 mins and 22 secs.
(KMcA/SP)
Dame Ellen and her crew will attempt to set a record time for a sailing vessel with the holder being awarded the Brittany Ferries 100 Mile Trophy.
The B&Q trimaran, in which she broke the record for fastest round-the-world solo trip earlier this year, lined up with Brittany Ferries flagship, the ‘Pont Aven’ off Plymouth before they set off at 1.35pm.
Joining Dame Ellen on her trip by top French skipper Roland Jourdain. Both competed in the 2000/2001 Vendee Globe, where Jourdain finished one place behind Dame Ellen in third position.
Dame Ellen said it would be “great” to sail with Mr Jourdain. She said: “I have raced against him many times in the past and I have a great respect for him. I hope he will enjoy sailing on board B&Q as much as I do.”
Dame Ellen broke the record set by Frenchman Francis Joyon for the fastest round-the-world solo trip in February when she completed the journey in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 mins and 33 secs, compared with Mr Joyon’s previous record of 72 days, 22 hours, 54 mins and 22 secs.
(KMcA/SP)
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MacArthur smashes record by over 33 hours
Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur returned to Britain today after setting a new record for sailing solo around the world. MacArthur's yacht B&Q crossed the finish line at Ushant at 22:29 GMT on Monday evening, setting a new record for the round-the-world trip of 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds.
MacArthur smashes record by over 33 hours
Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur returned to Britain today after setting a new record for sailing solo around the world. MacArthur's yacht B&Q crossed the finish line at Ushant at 22:29 GMT on Monday evening, setting a new record for the round-the-world trip of 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds.
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In doldrums but MacArthur breaks equator record
Last night solo British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur crossed the equator at 9.45 GMT (Thursday) in a new fastest solo time of 60 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes, but is still in the grip of the mainly light wind area known as the doldrums.
In doldrums but MacArthur breaks equator record
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Ellen MacArthur sails to within minutes of transatlantic record
After sailing 2,925 miles, Ellen MacArthur's time in the B&Q trimaran sailing the Atlantic from west to east was just 75 minutes short of the 7 day, 2 hour, 34 minute record set by Laurent Bourgnon in 1994. Over the seven days the giant yacht averaged just over 17 knots, only to hit a patch of light winds of under 15 knots.
Ellen MacArthur sails to within minutes of transatlantic record
After sailing 2,925 miles, Ellen MacArthur's time in the B&Q trimaran sailing the Atlantic from west to east was just 75 minutes short of the 7 day, 2 hour, 34 minute record set by Laurent Bourgnon in 1994. Over the seven days the giant yacht averaged just over 17 knots, only to hit a patch of light winds of under 15 knots.
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