British transatlantic yachtswoman. Born: 8 July, 1976 in Derbyshire, England 1995: UK Young Navigator of the Year 1998: 1st in Open 50 class in Route du Rhum. BT/YJA Yachtsman of the Year 2000: 1st Europe 1 New Man Star 2001: World champion FICO; 2nd Vendee Globe; 2nd Transat Jacques Vabre with Alain Gautier 2002: Awarded MBE