Ellen Mac Arthur, a British sailor

By Alice Rossignol

  • BIRTH

    In Whatstandwell, UK

  • Her first solo trip

    She is designated "Sailor of the Year" by the Royal Yachting Association

  • Vendée Globe

    She came second in the 2000-2001 Vendée Globe on Kingfisher at just 24 years old.

  • Route du Rhum

    She wins the Route du Rhum in a monohull on Kingfisher.

  • Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

    She creates the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, with the aim of helping sick children sail.

  • Single-handed round-the-world sailing record

    On the trimaran called BQ/Castorama, she broke the record of a solo round-the-world sailing trip.

  • title of knighthood

    A title of knighthood is awarded to her by Queen Elizabeth II: she becomes Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

  • Knight of the Legion of Honor

    Ellen MacArthur receives the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honor.

  • The end of her sporting career

    At the age of 34, Ellen McArthur announces that she is ending her sporting career.