Guest Speaker:
Dame Ellen MacArthur B&Q Skipper, World Record Holder

RULE BRITANNIA, Britannia rule the waves! And so it was centuries ago, the British Empire ruled the waves and now there is a modern-day heroine to salute.

28-year old, 5’2” Ellen MacArthur, a very experienced solo sailor, broke the previous world record on Monday, 7 February 2005, at 10:29 p.m. She crossed the finish line in the 75’ trimaran, B&Q, off Ushant to set a new solo, non-stop sailing round-the-world record -- 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds.

Battered by gale force winds, suffered a head injury, endured deep fatigue, body aching all over and mental strain beyond our comprehension, Ellen uttered these words minutes after crossing the line: "I cannot believe it, I absolutely cannot believe it. It hasn't sunk in yet. I don't think until I see faces again that it's really going to sink in. It's been an absolutely unbelievable journey, both physically and mentally. I'm absolutely overjoyed."

Now, thanks to B&Q, official sponsor for this impressive record journey, MacArthur will be sailing to Taiwan as part of the Asia Record Circuit 2006. BritCham is truly proud to present this amazing lady as the guest speaker at this special April dinner.

The presentation begins with a DVD introducing Ellen and her quest, followed by a Q&A session with the guest of honour. BritCham has ordered a number of copies of the book written by Ellen MacArthur chronicling her incredible journey. These will be available for sale at the dinner, accompanied by an autograph session.

 Indeed, this is a rare opportunity to meet such an inspiring individual.

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