Congratulations to British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur who a few moments ago tonight sailed her boat (the B&Q) in to the history books.

She sets a new solo round the world sailing record of 71 days 14 hours, knocking a day and a half off the previous record set last year by French sailor Francis Joyon.

What an inspirational and mindblowing achievement!

Looks like there’s going to be quite a party in Falmouth when she pitches up 🙂