Sentence examples for sail solo from inspiring English sources

MacArthur became the fastest woman and youngest person to sail solo around the world.

In 2005 she made history by becoming the first quadriplegic to sail solo across the Channel.

In May 2006, Caffari became the first woman to sail solo around the world, against the prevailing winds and currents.

THE NEWS A 16-year-old girl trying to sail solo around the world abandoned the effort after running into treacherous seas in the Indian Ocean.

A 14-year-old Dutch girl departed from Gibraltar on her quest to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.

Peyron plans to leave this week to sail solo back to France aboard Gitana 80 to make another race in mid-June.

Meanwhile, Ellen MacArthur, who broke the record for sailing solo around the world in February, became Dame Ellen.

Hilary Lister has just sailed solo across the English Channel - despite being paralysed from the neck down.

She achieved her yachtmaster and instructor qualifications at age 18, and in 1995 she won the Young Sailor of the Year Award after sailing solo around Great Britain.

The French sailor François Gabart has broken the record for sailing solo around the world, circumnavigating the planet in 42 days and 16 hours.

Recently, Laura sailed solo on the 26-foot Guppy to Britain, where she was detained and placed in a children's home.