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Derek Crawford
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Initially Posted - 02/08/2005 :  18:06:59  Show Profile
Ellen McArthur did beat the Round the World Alone record by over a day. Not bad doing for a wee slip of a lass!
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  19:36:33  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Not bad doing for a wee slip of a lass<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

I think that statement could indicate lack of awareness of what it takes to do this. This woman is strong as a bull to begin with, and then has trained and trained to come to a level of physical and mental conditioning seen only in the top athletes that she represents. You could compare it to a marathon runner taking a half hour off the world record. What boggles my mind is that it is even possible to train to a level where 15 minutes of sleep in 48 hours of non stop heavy action sailing does not lead to complete physical and mental breakdown.....
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  19:49:41  Show Profile
Fact is she's still a wee lass (5' tall, dunno what she weighs though).

IMHO This statement is not taking anything away from her at all... on the contrary, it's adding to her accolades, adding to the level of achievement.

For a big, strapping guy to handle a 75' boat solo around the world is impressive enough.
To develop the level of conditioning, determination and general toughness to hang in there 24x7 with a smaller physique is all the more impressive.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  20:24:02  Show Profile
Thanks Clam - I, in no way meant to disparage her - even at 5'4" and 145 lbs she can crew for me anytime!
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  20:30:18  Show Profile
She's also to be made a Dame. I can't begin to put my admiration for this woman into words.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  21:40:26  Show Profile
I encourage anyone who's interested in sailing to nav over to the team ellen website and listen to the audio of her press conference... she is poised, straightforward and gracious. Very refreshing when compared to the major sports 'hype' that is so prevalent here in the USA.

http://www.teamellen.com/ellen-article-1015.html#
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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  21:49:24  Show Profile
Yeah well, I was going to do the 'round the world thing in my C25 and surely would have done it quicker than Ellen except...um...I,...er, uh, my wife said I couldn't go 'til I finished my chores. Of course, by then it was dark so I wisely decided to abandon my attempt on the record and let Ellen have all the glory.

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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 02/09/2005 :  12:08:23  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> "There were some times out there that were excruciatingly difficult," said MacArthur, 28, her voice cracking as she fought back tears. "I have never in my life had to dig as deep as I did in this trip, and not just once or twice, but over consecutive weeks. ... There were more lows than highs, no doubt about it. I'm not going to hide that. It is exceptionally difficult to communicate how tough this was." The 5-foot-3 sailor completed the 26,000-mile journey in 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, 33 seconds, beating the record by a day.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
Oscar @ 5'3" In my book thats wee in stature. It is obvious that she is one tough lady and large in every other way. I wouldn't think any sailor would make slight her achievements to date. Derek I think you would have to beg to crew for her especially if you keep spelling her name McArthur.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/09/2005 :  15:47:45  Show Profile
Oops! Sorry Ellen...
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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 02/10/2005 :  04:00:10  Show Profile
Ellen is INCREDIBLE and deserving of every accolade. She is doing more for the sport of sailing than most anyone, IMHO. Kudos as well for the amazing participants in the Vendee Globe. Most of you know that the top three boats were SO close after going solo, non-stop around the world.

My favorite, Bruce Schwab, is the only American in the race, sailing a "Wooden" (composite) boat built right here in Portland, OR. At last look Bruce still had 2, 000 miles to go to finish and was wallowing somewhat in the Doldrums, but he has a non-canting keel and never expected to win. I happened to be at Schooner Creek Boatworks (the yard that built Ocean Planet) last week when Bruce sent an email with photo to them from the mid-Atlantic. What a thrill for me.

All of these people are simply amazing to me....all alone, no assistance around both big capes. They started on November 7, 2004. I cannot imagine what these folks go through! Kudos to ALL of 'em who attempt it, let alone FINISH !

Hey, let's get off Derek's back. He obviously meant no disrespect even if her name was misspelled; she IS a "wee slip of a lass"

Gary B.
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cathluk
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Response Posted - 02/10/2005 :  20:36:26  Show Profile
She is amazing!

(and I don't think Derek meant any disrespect)
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