Next stop...
...Vendée Globe 2012
Dee Caffari is the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions.
In 2006 Dee became the first woman to sail solo, non stop, around the world against the prevailing winds and currents and was awarded an MBE in recognition of her achievement.
More recently Dee competed in the 2008/9 Vendée Globe – a gruelling race around the world, non-stop and alone - crossing the finish line in 6th place out of an original fleet of 30 competitors. In June of the same year, Dee and an all-female crew went on to smash the mono-hull speed record around Britain and Ireland.
Dee aims to compete in the Vendée Globe once again with the intention of securing a podium position. Dee's race to the start line has now begun and she is actively looking for a new title sponsor to support her 2012/13 Vendée Globe campaign. For more information click here.
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Sir Pete Blake Trust
Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 9:38am
<p><p>"Having vision is not enough. Change comes through realising the vision and turning it into a reality. It is easy to espouse worthy goals, values and policies; the hard part is implementation." Sir Peter Blake</p><p>As Sir Peter Blake is hero of mine, I was truly honoured when I was awarded the YJA Yachtsman of the Year award by Lady Pippa Blake back in 2007. Since...
Reunited
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 2:16pm
<p>We are complete now. Anna has arrived and we are together again onboard the boat. The team are finishing jobs that have been carried out over the summer and we will be preparing the boat to go sailing next week. Each day Anna and I will be working hard, becoming efficient as a team and effective on the boat. Endless tacks and gybes will be performed until we get it right everytime with every sail. ...
Back to school
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 9:43am
<p>A week off was enjoyable and needed, although I may have created more chaos at home than originally planned. I am back now and impressed with the team working on the boat. Liferafts have been serviced, watermakers fitted and engine and generator checks carried out. We had some plans for improvements and the boys have implemented the changes so it is all systems go nearly. Anna is over from Spain th...
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