SPEAKER: Dame Ellen MacArthur
The fastest, solo, non-stop, round the world sailor in history

"If there's one thing I've learned in these past years, it's that deep down in your heart, if you have a dream, whatever it is, then you can and must make it happen."

Nov 2000 - Feb 2001 ­ Vendee Globe Race. A stunning second place that captured the hearts of many people across several nations, and which even pushed ŒLe Professeurı Michel Desjoyeaux to the finish line. Ellen became the youngest person ever to sail around the world single-handed.

"FICO-Lacoste World Champion"
Ranked by number of points obtained in the yearıs Ocean Races. (skipper and/or crew aboard Foncia)

ISAF World Champion
Election of Woman Sailor of the Year by 113 sailing Federations throughout the world,
The Cup of the Chief of Staff of the French Navy
Prize Awarded 30th November by Admiral Battet

Nomination for the title of Femme en Or, (Golden Woman) sport-adventure in France Election on 15th December.

Sports Personality of the Year Awards
Overall runner up (2nd place) & Helen Rollason Award
Prizes awarded 9th December.

Sunday Times Woman of the Year