Around the World in 72.9 Days
The challenge: become the fastest person to sail solo around the world on a multi-hull boat
The current record: 72 days, 22:54:22 by Frenchman Francis Joyon in 2004
The challenger: 28-year old Englishwoman Ellen MacArthur
Ellen started the challenge November 28, 2004. As of January 30th at 21:00 London time on she is 41 hours ahead of the record pace. Read about her on-going Odyssey here or view some photos here.
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call
The current record: 72 days, 22:54:22 by Frenchman Francis Joyon in 2004
The challenger: 28-year old Englishwoman Ellen MacArthur
Ellen started the challenge November 28, 2004. As of January 30th at 21:00 London time on she is 41 hours ahead of the record pace. Read about her on-going Odyssey here or view some photos here.
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call
Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall
You’ve seen it all, you’ve seen it all
- from the song "Pirate Looks At Forty" by Jimmy Buffett (c) 1985
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