What route did Ellen MacArthurs take?

Ellen MacArthur famously completed her solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005, taking the route known as the "Great Circle Route." She sailed from England, around the Southern Ocean, and back to her starting point, covering approximately 27,000 nautical miles. Her journey primarily followed the trade winds and ocean currents, allowing her to navigate the challenging conditions of the Southern Hemisphere. This remarkable feat made her the fastest solo sailor to circumnavigate the world, completing the voyage in 71 days, 14 hours, and 18 minutes.