Dee Caffari
Dee Caffari has sailed around the world six times. She is the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions and the only woman to have sailed non-stop around the world a total of three times.
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.
Dee’s Diary
Summer sailing
So July was mainly taken up sailing the Pacific from LA to Hawaii in the Transpac. You can check out my earlier race report blog for more detail but, suffice to say, it was a huge success with our team winning our division by 12 minutes and securing no less than four…
Transpac Race onboard Oaxaca, Santa Cruz 50
The start line on Friday 12th July was a busy one with many competitors scheduled to begin that day. There are three start days for various classes, each starting on a different day and the faster boats departing on the final start on Saturday 13th July. For us it was…
Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpac
Southern California has been home to a record number of entries for the race from Los Angeles to Hawaii in the 50th edition of the 2225 mile LA-Honolulu Transpac. The line up comprises 33 monohulls and 2 multihulls and race organizers from…
Press Release: SYZ Translémanique en Solitaire 2019
The SYZ Translémanique en Solitaire 2019, a non-stop solo sailing tour of Lake Geneva, today announced the participation of the famous British sailor Dee Caffari. The first woman to sail solo around the world without assistance from east to west, sixth in the…
Talking and taking sustainability seriously
June has been a luxury as I have been mainly UK based, allowing me to spend time with my four legged friend and catch up with friends and family. Earlier in the month I joined BOAT International for their Ocean Talks held at the Royal Geographical Society in London….
California Offshore Race Week
California Offshore Race Week extends along a coastline that has been referred to as the Blue Serengeti. The California current brings nutrient-rich waters and long-term oceanic cycles that have produced highly variable conditions. This rich ecosystem teems with…
Man Overboard
I am, as a professional sailor, a strong advocate for safety at sea and I know when I join teams, we talk through the worst case scenarios, procedures and actions. We identify locations of safety equipment and talk about the rules for the yacht we are sailing. It is…
Health, holiday and a trip across the pond
May started with a trip to London for the Womens Health Live event. As a guest of Sunsail, I joined a panel onstage of legendary athletes, sprint cyclist Victoria Williamson and netball player Ama Agbeze to discuss motivation, comparisons with males, set backs and all…
BARCOLANA 51
BARCOLANA 51: REGISTRATIONS KICK OFF, NORTH SAILS NEW TECHNICAL PARTNER THE BRITISH RECORD-BREAKING YACHTSWOMAN DEE CAFFARI IS THE 2019 TESTIMONIAL A CAP OF 2700 BOATS FOR 2019 ANNOUNCED TODAY: “WE NEED TO ABSORB THE SHARP GROWTH OF 931 MORE BOATS IN THE LAST TWO…
Snow, sun and fun
April has been a flurry of activity, with a good balance of work and play. The premature summer we experienced in the UK over Easter weekend makes my trip to Sweden feel like a long time ago now but I was invited to Karun Lodge in Sweden early April for some fun in…