Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, British professional sailor. Achievements include winner, Class II (Open 50), Route du Rhum, 1998, Class I (Open 60), 2002, Europe1 New Man STAR transatlantic race, 2000; FICO World Offshore Champion, 2001; ISAF World Champion Woman Sailor, 2001; broke world record for fastest solo circumnavigation of globe, February 7, 2005.
Background
MacArthur, Dame Ellen Patricia was born on July 8, 1976 in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England. Daughter of Kenneth John and Avril Patricia MacArthur.