Well I guess that is what music does when sailing onboard Aviva
Dee Caffari's blog
- 21 hours ago
1911hrs GMT
We have made great progress and had two days of fantastic sailing. All fast and in the right direction for a change. In fact my team will probably fall over when they read that I was even reluctant to drop the spinnaker this afternoon.
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The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 19, 2008
This quote was sent to me, and how right it is. I am so aware of how visible every loss or gain is for everyone watching the race and my biggest fear is letting people down.
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Aviva follows in the footsteps of her sister ship
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 18, 2008
2050hrs GMT A better day as there was lots to occupy myself with. The Cape Verde Islands loomed and no matter where I sailed I was being drawn to them like a magnet.
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Trying to claw back the miles
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 17, 2008
It has been a grey day outside and onboard Aviva today. I am not even sure why as after yesterday was spent trying to find enough wind to get moving we have been happy yachting along today.
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Wash and brush up
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 16, 2008
1100hrs GMT
A slow period that has produced a lot of work, frustration and negativity onboard Aviva. I am thankful that everyone has lighter winds but I am working really hard to get away to some wind that is more consistent and more stable.
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Warmer climes and some friendly faces
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 15, 2008
1626hrs GMT
It has been one of those frustrating days where all the good work you did at the beginning has now been lost and is all but forgotten. After spending two days struggling to make Aviva go in the weird conditions, I complained and fell into the other extreme of no wind. I promise not to complain again...honest!
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On my ear or hand steer
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 14, 2008
1920hrs GMT
I have been really struggling with finding the right rhythm and pace for Aviva over the last couple of days.
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Sunshine and warmth
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 13, 2008
1500hrs GMT
Having spoken to Andi Robertson on the vacations this morning I finally found the sun this afternoon. The cloud has patches that have broken up and the warmth of the sun can finally be felt.
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Us girls stick together
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 12, 2008
I have just literally crossed gybes with Samantha on Roxy. We chatted on the VHF and agreed that it has been great being close enough every other day or so to chat together and to realise that we are not alone out here in this massive ocean.
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The calm after the storm
Dee Caffari's blog
- Nov 11, 2008
1243hrs GMT
I wish I could say I never seen conditions like it but unfortunately I have and we knew it wasn't going to last for long.
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