Dee Caffari

Aviva Ocean Racing update: The Vendée Globe continues to take its toll with PRB dismasting and more mainsail repairs for Dee Caffari 9 hours ago

Dee Caffari took advantage of favourable conditions yesterday to spend some time giving her mainsail some more care and attention. Having to drop the ...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari hoists a full main on Aviva 14 hours ago

Well I am breathing heavy as I have just hoisted a full main. I have spent three hours with the main down trying to do some more repairs and give m...

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Relief for Dee Caffari as the race continues Jan 7, 2009 12:32 PM

The terrifying rescue of Jean Le Cam a few miles from Cape Horn sent shivers down Dee Caffari's spine

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari talks to her mainsail Jan 5, 2009 1:02 PM

Another milestone passed today as I crossed to the north of Gate number 9. That leaves just one more gate and Cape Horn left down here then Aviva and ...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari saddened by Jonny Malbon retirement Jan 4, 2009 12:04 PM

As the leaders approach Cape Horn, Dee Caffari has had a changeable 24 hours onboard Aviva facing winds varying between 47 and 22 knots. With condit...

Aviva Ocean Racing: Dee Caffari mainsail problems get worse Jan 3, 2009 8:14 PM

Dee Caffari's mainsail problems on Aviva have gone from bad to worse over the past 24 hours and could have a serious impact on the future of her p...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari gets on top of the maintenance Jan 1, 2009 8:11 PM

After the rigours, storms and turmoil of the Indian Ocean, the Pacific is looking positively benign right now. Racing around the southern side of a hu...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari thinks about global warming Jan 1, 2009 11:02 AM

As promised I have passed north of Gate 8 yesterday in a decreasing wind and calmer sea state than the previous few days. The sky does show signs o...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari regains her lost day Dec 31, 2008 8:46 PM

British yachtswoman Dee Caffari today regained a day of her life as she sails east-about the world in the Vendee Globe yacht race. The solo yachtswoma...

No resolutions for Dee Caffari just yet Dec 31, 2008 12:51 PM

Dee Caffari will wave goodbye to 2008

Vendee - Flying visit for solo sailor Dee Caffari Dec 29, 2008 1:20 PM

Dee Caffari and her Open 60 yacht Aviva received a flying visit from an old friend

Flying visit for solo sailor Dee Caffari Dec 29, 2008 10:13 AM

On day 49 of the Vendée Globe round the world race Dee Caffari and her Open 60 yacht Aviva received a flying visit from an old friend as they passed ...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari just three miles ahead of Brian Thompson Dec 28, 2008 2:16 PM

The battle to stay in the top ten is well and truly on, as little than 45 miles separates tenth to twelfth position in the Vendée Globe round the wor...

Dee Caffari enjoys life in the top ten Dec 27, 2008 12:56 PM

Dee Caffari sticks with 'stay sensible' strategy

Vendee Globe: Michel Desjoyeaux extends at New Zealand Gate, Dee Caffari flying Dec 26, 2008 9:39 AM

The low pressure system which gave headwinds for the leaders up to the New Zealand security gate has shuffled the mileages again but the order remains...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari gets clean knickers, chocolate and smellies for Christmas Dec 26, 2008 1:15 AM

Happy Christmas Everyone! Somebody was smiling at me for today as the sun shone, the sky was blue even the sea was blue and a steady 20 knots allow...

Vendee Globe: British girls Sam Davies (Roxy) and Dee Caffari (Aviva) showing their mettle Dec 25, 2008 10:24 AM

Vincent Riou (PRB), the 2004 Vendée Globe title holder, is quickest over last 24 hours, passes Armel Le Cléac’h for fifth place and is now ...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari ponders on Christmas dinner Dec 24, 2008 9:10 PM

Well the wind is promised to ease as the afternoon passes then we have a gybe and the wind will build again. Apparently not to a huge monster, so at l...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari, on Aviva, and Arnaud Boissieres, on Akena Verandas trade places Dec 23, 2008 9:19 PM

Michel Desjoyeaux has been in the fast lane since December 16, but it looks like the speed limit has just been reduced. Last night, Foncia and Veolia ...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari passes second great cape Dec 22, 2008 10:58 AM

A quiet day and a calming day as we hear the news of Yann's rescue, Mike receiving diesel and supplies and Dominique and Loick having a rendezvous...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari sheds tears of joy onboard Aviva Dec 21, 2008 6:44 PM

Dee Caffari, onboard Aviva, has been enjoying blue skies, sunshine, high pressure and the relief that her fellow competitor Yann Eliès (Generali) is ...

Vendee Globe: Merry Christmas from Dee Caffari and Aviva Dec 19, 2008 7:30 PM

As Christmas approaches for the Vendée Globe fleet, the pace of the race has not let up. This week the race has delivered excitement, devastation, el...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari reflects on storms claiming yet more victims Dec 17, 2008 9:19 PM

The gruelling Vendée Globe round the world yacht race is living up to its reputation of being the Everest of the Seas. Yesterday saw two competitors ...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari shocked and saddened by Mike Golding dismasting Dec 16, 2008 10:05 PM

A shocking news day as this morning I learnt of Mike Golding's dismasting. I felt sick and the colour drained from my face. He really was doing so...

Dee Caffari devastated for Mike Golding as Ecover 3 is dealt a cruel blow Dec 16, 2008 1:48 PM

Dee Caffari reports of her devastation for fellow British skipper Mike Golding

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari is a bundle of nerves, but Aviva is doing well Dec 14, 2008 10:07 PM

At 1600hrs UTC it is just starting to get dark and I am sailing in 40 knots of wind still. I say still because at 2300hrs last night, which is in fact...

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari wishes Aviva a happy birthday Dec 14, 2008 11:20 AM

She is 1 year old today. Built in Hakes Marine, Wellington, New Zealand, she was ready to come out of the shed this time last year. She first got her ...

Vendee Globe: Frustration drives Dee Caffari to strong language Dec 13, 2008 7:41 PM

Well I am cream crackered! I have had an eventful few hours and now I am wet, cold hungry and tired and still on the wrong bloody sail plan! Today had...

Vendee Globe: Stress level mounts on Aviva as Dee Caffari relives last iceberg experience Dec 12, 2008 8:37 PM

The stress of looking out for ‘growlers' (icebergs), whilst thrashing about in the Southern Ocean is raising the pressure levels on Aviva a...

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Dee Caffari feels the cold at 48° south Dec 11, 2008 1:26 PM

British solo yachtswoman Dee Caffari is making steady progress in the Vendée Globe

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari devastated for Loick Peyron Dec 11, 2008 9:07 AM

Brr...Brr!! Yes it is that cold. This will be short as I have to take my gloves off to type. I gybed today in pleasant conditions and then spent an...

Vendee Globe: Brit chicks Sam Davies and Dee Caffari lose places Dec 9, 2008 3:10 PM

Not the best of mornings for the Brit chicks Sam Davies and Dee Caffari who have both recently lost their long held places. Sam is not giving up witho...

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Hidden surprises and record speeds for Dee Caffari and Aviva Dec 9, 2008 1:49 PM

Day 30 in the Vendee Globe will hold a few new surprises for Dee Caffari

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Champagne breakfast for Dee Caffari Dec 8, 2008 12:17 PM

British yachtswoman Dee Caffari was lying in 16th place in the Vendée Globe fleet

Vendee Globe: Dee Caffari crosses Cape of Good Hope with Jack Johnson Dec 8, 2008 9:39 AM

It has been a very ‘Jack Johnson' Sunday. Steady and consistent. The sky began blue and the seas huge again with gusts of 30 knots and above...

Dépèche : Dee Caffari bonne joueuse Dec 6, 2008 6:45 PM

New Picture Published Nov 9, 2008 11:55 AM