Ellen does it - A new solo, non-stop round the world sailing record

Just watched her arrival at Falmouth live on BBC World, a stunning achievement.

B&Q skipper, Ellen MacArthur, crossed the finish line off Ushant at 22:29:17 GMT tonight (Monday, 7.2.05) to set a new solo, non-stop round the world record of 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds. MacArthur has taken 1 day, 8 hours, 35 minutes, 49 seconds off the previous fastest solo time.

B&Q sailed 27,354 miles through the water at an average speed of 15.9 knots.

Details at: http://www.teamellen.com