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Record Breaking Brit Uses Kiwi Know-how

Record Breaking Brit Uses Kiwi Know-how

Brit Ellen Macarthur, 22, the youngest winner of the Europe 1 New Man Star transatlantic yacht race, is attempting the Vendée Globe around the world solo yacht race, its youngest competitor ever. As well as training in New Zealand, the vessel that has borne her on her record breaking way is the Kiwi designed and made Kingfisher.  

Tags: Ellen Macarthur  Kingfisher  New Zealand  Sunday Times  urope 1 New Man Star transatlantic yacht race  Vendée Globe around the world solo yacht race  

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