Chris Newport wrote:
Ellen MacArthur has smashed the world record for a solo
circumnavigation, finishing in under 71 days 13 hours.
The previous record holder Francis Joyon took 72 days 22 hours 54 mins.


Well congratulations to her. Setting that record is quite a feat. Just
getting to the point of starting out with a boat & gear capable of
attempting the record is an accomplishment, getting the boat around the
world without major mishap takes great skill & a tremendous amount of
work... and she gets the reward of setting the record. She deserves the
accolade!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King