Ellen MacArthur
Sailing: Macarthur Waits for Cash to Roll in
An second attempt at the transatlantic record is likely to be the next challenge for a seriously flush Ellen MacArthur.
Arise Dame Ellen (not to Mention Lieutenant Commander)
Ellen MacArthur was back on land last night, with three new titles to her name - unofficial first lady of the seas, dame and lieutenant commander.
Sailing: What's Love Got to Do With It - Well Done, Ellen
When Ellen MacArthur broke the record for a solo circumnavigation, she wasn't doing it for us, she was doing it for herself says Richard Williams.
MacArthur Sails Into Record Books
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur tonight became the fastest person to single-handedly sail around the world non-stop.
The Observer Profile: Ellen Macarthur
Within the next few days we will know whether Ellen MacArthur is the best and the fastest sailor in the world. She's already the most famous. Not bad for a young woman from landlocked Derbyshire.
Sailing: Team Macarthur Suffers in Sympathy
While Ellen MacArthur languishes in mid-Atlantic, her back-up crew ensures that she does not struggle alone, writes Paul Kelso.
MacArthur on for final charge
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur took advantage of the light winds that are jeopardising her round-the-world record attempt to perform some routine maintenance.
MacArthur checks out for final charge
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur, who last night fell further behind in her solo round-the-world record attempt, has put the light winds that are slowing her progress to good use by making a complete check of the 75ft trimaran B&Q.
Calm seas dash MacArthur's record hopes
Sailing: Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur is set to be defeated in her attempt to set a new record for sailing around the world single-handedly.
MacArthur loses more time
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur is now only two days ahead of schedule in her attempt to become the fastest solo sailor around the world.
MacArthur Heading for a Storm
Ellen MacArthur is bracing herself for a storm on Christmas Day that promises to bring with it 50-knot winds.
Sailing: Optimism Grows As Macarthur Hits the Sack
Ellen MacArthur has overcome her recent technical turmoil in the South Atlantic and is putting a more optimistic slant on continuing her solo, non-stop round-the-world record attempt.
MacArthur Wins Battle to Keep Challenge Alive
A dodgy generator that caused cabin temperature to just about hit a toasty 50C almost ended Ellen MacArthur's record attempt.
MacArthur to Change Route Due to Weather
Ellen MacArthur has been forced by weather conditions to change route in her round-the-world record attempt.
MacArthur Starts Round-the-world Record Attempt
In what even she described as "very rough" seas, Ellen MacArthur yesterday began her toughest challenge yet: sailing solo around the world in the fastest time ever.
Sailing: A New Boat and Fresh Wind in Tale of Young Woman and the Sea
Paul Weaver watches Ellen MacArthur begin a new odyssey, launching her jumbo 75-foot trimaran, Castorama B&Q,
Dea Birkett: The Snapped Mast Says It All
An accident at sea shows just how trite Ellen MacArthur's you-can-do-it philosophy really is. I can't be the only one whose heart leapt a little when they heard the news. Redoubtable yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur, as well known for her petite stature as her considerable sailing skills, has failed in her attempt to beat the Jules Verne round-the-world record.
MacArthur's Record Bid Ends With Broken Mast
Ellen MacArthur's bid to break the Jules Verne round-the-world record ended in dramatic fashion when the mast on her boat Kingfisher broke in two places.
Big Cat Leaves Doldrums Behind
February 10: Ellen MacArthur's Kingfisher2 was picking up speed again yesterday in its attempt to break the round-the-world sailing record for the Jules Verne Trophy.
MacArthur Dawdles Across Equator
February 8: Kingfisher2 was a day and seven hours behind Geronimo, Ellen MacArthur's current rival for the round-the-world record, as it passed the equator.
MacArthur Finds the Going Sticky in the Doldrums
February 7: Ellen MacArthur's Kingfisher2 has been making painfully slow progress, inching across the equator in a breeze reaching only three knots at times.
MacArthur Has the Wind Taken Out of Her Sails
Life is anything but a breeze for the skipper Ellen MacArthur and the crew of the 110ft catamaran Kingfisher2 in their round-the-world record attempt for the Jules Verne Trophy.
MacArthur Warming to Record Bid
"It is certainly warmer now - everyone is down to one set of thermals," said Ellen MacArthur yesterday morning as she and her 13-strong crew confirmed Kingfisher 2's position some 400 miles northeast of the Canaries after three days of their attempt to beat the 68-day round-the-world record...
Kingfisher Immediately Hits Hostile Weather
January 31: Ellen MacArthur and her crew immediately ran into hostile conditions after crossing the starting line for their round-the-world race.
MacArthur Under Way at Last
Ellen MacArthur has finally launched her attempt to break the Jules Verne Challenge round-the-world sailing record after an unscheduled 24-hour repair call at Plymouth. MacArthur and her 13 crew members - all men - crossed the start line off Ushant at 06:48.49 GMT on board of Kingfisher 2...
MacArthur Record Bid Stalls at Start
January 29: Ellen MacArthur and her crew have been forced to postpone their world record attempt hours before it was due to start.
MacArthur Goes for Global Record
January 28: Ellen MacArthur has set off from Lorient harbour in Kingfisher 2 in an attempt to break the world record for circumnavigation.
French pay homage to MacArthur
Route du Rhum: Victorious Ellen MacArthur has been hailed as the "greatest female solo sailor in all time".
Ellen faces fight to the finish
Sailing: Calm winds have threatened Ellen MacArthur's substantial lead in the Route du Rhum.
MacArthur leaves French in her wake
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur in Kingfisher had a 69-mile lead over Mike Golding in Ecover with only 433 miles to go to the finish of the Route du Rhum.
MacArthur leads all into sprint finish
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur is only 800 miles from the finish of the Route du Rhum transatlantic race. Only?
All eyes on MacArthur in solo race
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur is about to attack the 3,450-mile Route du Rhum, a single-handed race across the Atlantic.
When Ellen MacArthur broke the record for a solo circumnavigation, she wasn't doing it for us, she was doing it for herself says Richard Williams.
MacArthur Sails Into Record Books
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur tonight became the fastest person to single-handedly sail around the world non-stop.
The Observer Profile: Ellen Macarthur
Within the next few days we will know whether Ellen MacArthur is the best and the fastest sailor in the world. She's already the most famous. Not bad for a young woman from landlocked Derbyshire.
Sailing: Team Macarthur Suffers in Sympathy
While Ellen MacArthur languishes in mid-Atlantic, her back-up crew ensures that she does not struggle alone, writes Paul Kelso.
MacArthur on for final charge
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur took advantage of the light winds that are jeopardising her round-the-world record attempt to perform some routine maintenance.
MacArthur checks out for final charge
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur, who last night fell further behind in her solo round-the-world record attempt, has put the light winds that are slowing her progress to good use by making a complete check of the 75ft trimaran B&Q.
Calm seas dash MacArthur's record hopes
Sailing: Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur is set to be defeated in her attempt to set a new record for sailing around the world single-handedly.
MacArthur loses more time
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur is now only two days ahead of schedule in her attempt to become the fastest solo sailor around the world.
MacArthur Heading for a Storm
Ellen MacArthur is bracing herself for a storm on Christmas Day that promises to bring with it 50-knot winds.
Sailing: Optimism Grows As Macarthur Hits the Sack
Ellen MacArthur has overcome her recent technical turmoil in the South Atlantic and is putting a more optimistic slant on continuing her solo, non-stop round-the-world record attempt.
MacArthur Wins Battle to Keep Challenge Alive
A dodgy generator that caused cabin temperature to just about hit a toasty 50C almost ended Ellen MacArthur's record attempt.
MacArthur to Change Route Due to Weather
Ellen MacArthur has been forced by weather conditions to change route in her round-the-world record attempt.
MacArthur Starts Round-the-world Record Attempt
In what even she described as "very rough" seas, Ellen MacArthur yesterday began her toughest challenge yet: sailing solo around the world in the fastest time ever.
Sailing: A New Boat and Fresh Wind in Tale of Young Woman and the Sea
Paul Weaver watches Ellen MacArthur begin a new odyssey, launching her jumbo 75-foot trimaran, Castorama B&Q,
Dea Birkett: The Snapped Mast Says It All
An accident at sea shows just how trite Ellen MacArthur's you-can-do-it philosophy really is. I can't be the only one whose heart leapt a little when they heard the news. Redoubtable yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur, as well known for her petite stature as her considerable sailing skills, has failed in her attempt to beat the Jules Verne round-the-world record.
MacArthur's Record Bid Ends With Broken Mast
Ellen MacArthur's bid to break the Jules Verne round-the-world record ended in dramatic fashion when the mast on her boat Kingfisher broke in two places.
Big Cat Leaves Doldrums Behind
February 10: Ellen MacArthur's Kingfisher2 was picking up speed again yesterday in its attempt to break the round-the-world sailing record for the Jules Verne Trophy.
MacArthur Dawdles Across Equator
February 8: Kingfisher2 was a day and seven hours behind Geronimo, Ellen MacArthur's current rival for the round-the-world record, as it passed the equator.
MacArthur Finds the Going Sticky in the Doldrums
February 7: Ellen MacArthur's Kingfisher2 has been making painfully slow progress, inching across the equator in a breeze reaching only three knots at times.
MacArthur Has the Wind Taken Out of Her Sails
Life is anything but a breeze for the skipper Ellen MacArthur and the crew of the 110ft catamaran Kingfisher2 in their round-the-world record attempt for the Jules Verne Trophy.
MacArthur Warming to Record Bid
"It is certainly warmer now - everyone is down to one set of thermals," said Ellen MacArthur yesterday morning as she and her 13-strong crew confirmed Kingfisher 2's position some 400 miles northeast of the Canaries after three days of their attempt to beat the 68-day round-the-world record...
Kingfisher Immediately Hits Hostile Weather
January 31: Ellen MacArthur and her crew immediately ran into hostile conditions after crossing the starting line for their round-the-world race.
MacArthur Under Way at Last
Ellen MacArthur has finally launched her attempt to break the Jules Verne Challenge round-the-world sailing record after an unscheduled 24-hour repair call at Plymouth. MacArthur and her 13 crew members - all men - crossed the start line off Ushant at 06:48.49 GMT on board of Kingfisher 2...
MacArthur Record Bid Stalls at Start
January 29: Ellen MacArthur and her crew have been forced to postpone their world record attempt hours before it was due to start.
MacArthur Goes for Global Record
January 28: Ellen MacArthur has set off from Lorient harbour in Kingfisher 2 in an attempt to break the world record for circumnavigation.
French pay homage to MacArthur
Route du Rhum: Victorious Ellen MacArthur has been hailed as the "greatest female solo sailor in all time".
Ellen faces fight to the finish
Sailing: Calm winds have threatened Ellen MacArthur's substantial lead in the Route du Rhum.
MacArthur leaves French in her wake
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur in Kingfisher had a 69-mile lead over Mike Golding in Ecover with only 433 miles to go to the finish of the Route du Rhum.
MacArthur leads all into sprint finish
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur is only 800 miles from the finish of the Route du Rhum transatlantic race. Only?
All eyes on MacArthur in solo race
Sailing: Ellen MacArthur is about to attack the 3,450-mile Route du Rhum, a single-handed race across the Atlantic.