Vicky Ellis

A leader changing futures | ⛵️|@EMCTrust Skipper | @RYA YMI | @ClipperRace round the world skipper 2014 | Founder of @TheMagentaProj mentoring programme.

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Morning Cowes! Racing is on and what a gorgeous morning to be on the water.☺️⛵️☀️ @cowes_week #Whisper

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

I see you sun!!! Come and play for today we are off to sea. Fundraising with the @emctrust, no better place to be!! ☀️ ⛵️

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

A blustery walk with my always-happy dog before I leave for the weekend’s @emctrust volunteers conference in Birmingham. Looking forward to seeing everyone and exploring how we can improve mental health after cancer to create a #BrighterFuture for our young people #InTheSameBoat

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Top sailor has Banque Populaire Vendée sponsorship dropped while on maternity leave. #banquepopulaire ⁦@ClaSurLAtlantiq⁩ ⁦#VendeeGlobe⁩ #maternaldiscrimination https://t.co/8UQ4ye8Ali

[Sam Davies @samanthadavies]

In 2011 I presented my Vendee Globe project in front of many PDGs pregnant. I signed my sponsorship contract while breastfeeding my son (literally!) When I crossed the start line of the VG2012 my son was 14 months old. Thank you Saveol and all my 2012 sponsors for this support

[Sam Davies @samanthadavies]

I’m mum and offshore sailor There ARE sponsors who back female sailors/mums #saveol @initiativecoeur I will do everything I can at @imocags @vendeeglobe to push changes to support female sailors and convince sponsors there is NO reason to think twice before backing women sailors

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Top sailor’s Banque Populaire sponsorship is dropped due to maternity leave. #banquepopulaire #vendeeglobe ⁦@ClaSurLAtlantiq⁩ #maternaldiscrimination https://t.co/8UQ4ye8Ali

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Looking forward to speaking at the @UKSailTraining ASTO conference on Friday. Discussing my journey from tall ship crew to @clipperrace Skipper and the impact of @TheMagentaProj #mentoring programme on #pathways and retention in sailing. Fun & thought provoking! @TallShipsRaces

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Great to see the magenta project continuing to own their place as the driver of positive change in the sport. #leadingbyexample

[The Magenta Project @TheMagentaProj]

Equality across the board

Meet our new Board of Trustees - 10 talented industry leaders, equal men and women, together driving more equity and inclusion in sailing.

https://t.co/OCEhxOJMcJ #equality #inclusion

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Big changes at Clipper as Sir Robin and William Ward step back and hand over the reins after 26 years and 12 editions of the race. What an amazing achievement and legacy. Thank you both and congratulations to the new MDs. #sailing ⁦@ClipperRace⁩ https://t.co/z5xVGHLe0X

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

It’s the end of an era. After 5 years as a director ⁦⁦⁦@TheMagentaProj⁩ ⛵️my trusteeship is up.

Thanks TMP for letting me have the positive impact on the sport that I dreamt of.

Keep up the great work and I look forward to watching this space https://t.co/dRIly9I6Pm

[The Magenta Project @TheMagentaProj]

Welcome to the new 2022/23 Mentoring Class!

30 women from 14 different nations, connected and paired with experts in our sport for a 9-month mentoring scheme to develop the next generation of female talent 💪

[Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust @emctrust]

Imagine working with an awesome bunch of people like this. In our new Volunteer and Team Development Lead role you could do just that. Check out the job description below & apply before the fast approaching deadline on Wednesday 5 October.👇
https://t.co/AbBrb4DQWz

#CharityJob

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

On the Solent this afternoon sailing, not racing, but spending time with friends and with space for quiet reflection. Never flown an ensign at half mast before.

[Michael McKay @michael_mckay]

Here’s some vacation weekend listening from the 2014 archive of #themckayinterview. Vicky Ellis, British yachtswoman who as skipper of “Switzerland” in the2013-2014 “Clipper Round the World Race”, finished 5th out of twelve yachts.
https://t.co/cOR2IQ97PY

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Love sailing with the awesome and talented bunch of @emctrust skippers. They always have an idea up their sleeve and they look out for each other. That’s one of the reasons these trips are the best trips of the year! Thanks for helping me make the difference. #BrighterFuture

[Clipper Round the World Yacht Race @ClipperRace]

[1/3] The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarts from Subic Bay, Philippines, after a two year pause caused by the global pandemic.

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Back in my adopted homeland of Switzerland 🇨🇭 Some exciting developments coming up!! Stay tuned… ⛵️ ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[Vicky Ellis @VickyEllis0]

Excited to be presenting at the #ila2021global Conference allongide the legendary @samanthadavies. Doing a deep dive into the #communication lessons from female skippers on two fully-crewed round the world yacht races. Panel is Monday evening BST. Can’t wait! @The_ILA #leadership

[Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust @emctrust]

The Trust has opened-up the opportunity for anyone passionate about sailing and young people to apply to become our new Isle of Wight-based Operations Manager. For more informtion and to apply, please visit the link below and help spread the word. 👇
https://t.co/aqg7nPUZiz