Ellen MacArthur: Taking on the World (2001)

Profile of Derbyshire sailor Ellen MacArthur, who on February 11 2001 became the youngest person ever to complete the Vendée Globe race, claiming second prize in the contest while at the same time being hailed as the fastest woman to sail round the globe solo. This documentary chronicles Ellen's formative years and traces her preparations for the 24,000 mile trip through the world's most challenging waters.