The book details her life, how she fell in love with the sea, her drift into singlehanded racing, and her success in the races she entered. Having conquered the oceans, sailing singlehanded around the world in record time, ellen has won the nations heart and is one of the bestloved elite sports personalities of our time. Dame ellen macarthur born in 1976 is a very brave bravery and talented english yachtswoman. I read every book i could on sailing, and then eventually, having been told by my school i wasnt clever. Aug 26, 2008 heartbreaking footage as ellen macarthur and her crew of hard working sailors see their around the world race dreams shattered in the middle of the night, 2,00 miles away from the finish line. Ellen macarthur generally travels from uk and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Macarthur, 26, broke up with ian mckay after portuguese diver louis costa came.
She may be dame of the waves, but since giving up competing, shes been busy helping to change the world from her base on the isle of wight. Dame ellen macarthur, 34, broke the record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of. Dame ellen macarthur is a highly successful longdistance yachtswoman, perhaps best known for breaking the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005. Ellen macarthur has 24 books on goodreads with 1695 ratings. So imagine how it felt just four years later to be.
On 7 february 2005 she broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe, a feat which gained her. Dec 30, 2017 trophies from her past glories as a competitive yachtswoman are placed discreetly around the 16thcentury building on the isle of wight, the base of dame ellen macarthursoperations today. The comic magazine viz, in its rogers profanisaurus book, coined the expression dame ellen macnomates, i. Here you can download or buy all of our circular economy books. We support young people aged 824 to rebuild confidence after cancer through sailing and adventurous activities. She chronicled her exploits in the books taking on the world 2002, race against time 2005, and full circle 2010. Later she wrote race against time, published in 2005, a daybyday account of her record journey around the world. Macarthur was also the last record holder on star in a reasonablypriced car on the bbcs top gear television driving programme until season 8, when the car. To book ellen macarthur dbe please contact your jla agent. She was 28 when she became the fastest person to sail solo around the world, and has been called the. After setting a record for sailing around the world, dame ellen macarthur has turned her attention toward creating a more circular economy where resources and power recirculate and regenerate. Dame ellen macarthur british yachtswoman britannica. Contact the champions speakers agency to book dame ellen macarthur for your event today.
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Started the ellen macarthur trust and the ellen macarthur foundation. Stuart crainer met dame ellen macarthur at the foundations headquarters in cowes on the isle of wight. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The first details dame ellen macarthur s astonishing sailing achievements. Book adventurer ellen macarthur as your motivational speaker. Books by ellen macarthur author of taking on the world. To unlock contact details for dame ellen macarthurs agent and dame ellen macarthurs management staff, simply log in or register online today. Yes, i think, walter stahel, the economist, wrote his first book on the performance economy the year i was born. Dame ellen macarthur has experienced challenges and adventures that many individuals can only imagine. In september 2010, she published a second autobiography entitled full circle. Buy taking on the world new ed by macarthur, ellen isbn. The forgotten dame who sailed round the world the independent. Dame ellen macarthur, english yachtswoman who in 2005 set a world record for the fastest solo nonstop voyage around the world on her first attempt.
Dame ellen patricia macarthur dbe born 8 july 1976 is a retired english sailor, from whatstandwell near matlock in derbyshire, now based in cowes, isle of wight. Trophies from her past glories as a competitive yachtswoman are placed discreetly around the 16thcentury building on the isle of wight, the base of. She was 28 when she became the fastest person to sail solo around. Ellen macarthur biography life, school, old, born, time. Dame ellen macarthur is a highly soughtafter motivational speaker. Dame is a special title she received for her outstanding achievements from the british queen. Her chosen book was the sas survival handbook by john lofty wiseman and her luxury item was a fluffy worm mascot. Ellen macarthur was made a dame in 2005 after the fastest solo sail around the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It entails gradually decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources, and designing waste out of the system.
When youre a child, anything and everything is possible. After setting a record for sailing around the world, dame ellen macarthur has turned her attention toward creating a more circular economy. The first details dame ellen macarthurs astonishing sailing achievements. The foreword is written by ellen macarthur and the book includes contributions from walter stahel from the productlife institute, geneva and jocelyn bleriot, executive officer at the ellen macarthur foundation. In 2002, macarthur released her first autobiography entitled taking on the world. Heartbreaking footage as ellen macarthur and her crew of hard working sailors see their around the world race dreams shattered in the middle of the night, 2,00 miles away from the finish line.
If you would like to purchase printed copies, we offer a 10% discount when you spend over. Her charity the ellen macarthur foundation, is making enormous waves while the. Aug 31, 2010 full circle by ellen macarthur michael joseph. Ellen macarthur is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Here you can download or buy all of our circular economy books, reports and publications. Ellen macarthur is the author of taking on the world 3. Dame ellen macarthur her passion for sailing and her determination to take on the worlds oceans alone has inspired many not least because she has achieved so much so young. But when you sail alone around the world, things come into focus. I checked out dame ellen on youtube and she comes across as a real powerhouse, focused and at no. The ellen macarthur cancer trust is a national organisation that takes young people aged between 824 sailing to help them regain confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukaemia and other serious illness.
Now ellen macarthur has eclipsed that allbutforgotten feat. Im not altogether sure about taking on the world, which focuses on the early life of ellen macarthur, the english yachtswoman. Will look good on your book case after reading but may not be suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere most images are stock photos. Macarthur is a successful solo longdistance yachtswoman. Dame ellen macarthur born in 1976 is a very brave and talented english yachtswoman. Her stories are inspiring and captivate in a way only true life events recounted can. Ellen macarthur cancer trust rebuilding young peoples confidence.
For many young people, picking up from where they left off before cancer just isnt possible. Ellen falls for her rescuer london evening standard. In recognition of this outstanding achievement, she was made a dame commander of the order of the british empire dbe, becoming the youngest person ever to receive. When solo sailor ellen macarthur circled the globe carrying everything she needed with her she came back with new insight into the way the world works, as a place of interlocking cycles and finite resources, where the decisions we make today affect whats left for tomorrow. Dame ellen macarthur provided a presentation at the ted conference in march 2015. The isle of wightbased yachtswoman completed the 27,000mile voyage in 71 days and under 15 hours. Britains ellen macarthur has completed her singlehanded roundtheworld voyage in recordbreaking time. Jan 01, 2002 im not altogether sure about taking on the world, which focuses on the early life of ellen macarthur, the english yachtswoman. To book dame ellen macarthur for your event, as an afterdinner speaker, motivational speaker, or awards host, contact prime performers for more information, either through our online booking enquiry form or by calling us on 020 7251 8222. Bbc sport other sport sailing macarthur sails into. I read every book i could on sailing, and then eventually, having been told by my school i wasnt clever enough to be a vet, left school age.
Roundtheworld yachtswoman ellen macarthur has split from her longtime boyfriend to be with the man who saved her. She describes how years later she undertook her greatest challenge. Circular economy with dame ellen macarthur the one young world summit 2014 duration. Dame ellen patricia macarthur dbe born 8 july 1976 is a retired english sailor, from. Dame is a special title she received for her outstanding achievements from the. Stopping en route to restock was not an option, and careful resource management was a matter of life or death running out of. Book dame ellen macarthur prime performers booking agency. Dame ellen macarthur is renowned internationally for her achievements in sailing, scooping the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005. Kirsty youngs castaway is the solo yachtswoman dame ellen macarthur. Apr 04, 2017 circular economy with dame ellen macarthur the one young world summit 2014 duration. Dame ellen macarthur may be the first true heroine of the 21st century, but her remarkable story and message is one for us all to be inspired by. Dame ellen macarthurs journey began when she discovered sailing. Four years later she started saving her school dinner. Book dame ellen macarthur contact speaker agent jla.
Dec 18, 2015 dame ellen macarthur s journey began when she discovered sailing. Ellen macarthur speakers bureau and booking agent info. The sailor talks about her family fri 3 dec 2010 19. Looking beyond the current takemakewaste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive societywide benefits. She was 28 when she became the fastest person to sail solo around the world, and has been called the first true heroine of the 21st century. Follow ellen macarthur and explore their bibliography from s ellen macarthur author page.
Awarded a british knighthood and french legion dhonneur. She crossed the finish line at 2229 gmt on monday, beating the previous mark set by francis joyon of 72 days, 22 hours, 54 mins and 22 secs. Dame is a special titled title she received for her outstanding achievements from the british queen. Ellen was a landlocked derbyshire girl who knew at the age of ten that she wanted to sail. Full circle by macarthur, ellen author on sep022010, hardback sep 2, 2010. Nov 01, 2016 started the ellen macarthur trust and the ellen macarthur foundation.
The virtuous circle by ellen macarthur nook book ebook. Ellen macarthur becomes gay icon thursday, february 15, 2001 12. The foundation publishes thoughtleading insight into the opportunity of a circular economy. Shattered dreams ellen macarthur, eye of the storm. Dame ellen macarthur is 1 of the worlds favourite athletes. Bbc radio 4 desert island discs, dame ellen macarthur.