Ocean racing

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 ...

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

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Thoughts with Jean Le Cam Jan 6, 2009 3:19 PM

The Aviva Ocean Racing team's thoughts are with the VM Matériaux team following this morning's news of Jean Le Cam's capsize.

Aviva Ocean Racing update: 10,000 miles and counting Jan 5, 2009 11:53 AM

As the leaders rounded Cape Horn, Dee Caffari recorded a couple of Vendée Globe milestones of her own onboard Aviva

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Changeable conditions in the Southern Ocean Jan 4, 2009 11:39 AM

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

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...

Aviva Ocean Racing: Mainsail repairs onboard Aviva Jan 3, 2009 4:13 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 parti...

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Seaweed in the Southern Ocean Jan 2, 2009 12:45 PM

Fifty-four days into the Vendée Globe round the world yacht race, Dee Caffari has been tackling a new challenge onboard Aviva.

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Caffari returns to upwind sailing Dec 28, 2008 11:48 AM

The battle to stay in the top ten in on

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Caffari regains 11th position on Christmas Eve Dec 24, 2008 11:32 AM

British solo yachtswoman Dee Caffari has regained 11th position

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Two great capes down, one to go Dec 22, 2008 12:53 PM

Dee Caffari and Aviva pass Cape Leeuwin

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Tears of joy onboard Aviva Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM

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

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Caffari passes fifth ice gate Dec 20, 2008 12:43 PM

Dee Caffari is remaining positive onboard Aviva

Three starts in one day for Ocean Racing Club VIC Dec 20, 2008 5:45 AM

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria will start three major Ocean Races at the same time on December 27, 2008.

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Caffari surviving the Southern Ocean Dec 19, 2008 3:30 PM

Survival takes centre stage in Dee Caffari's mindset as the daily bombshells rain down

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Surfing in the Southern Ocean Dec 18, 2008 3:06 PM

The latest weather system to pass over Dee Caffari's Open 60 yacht Aviva, currently deep in the Southern Indian Ocean, has produced the worst conditio...

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Caffari reflects on Vendée storms claiming yet more victims Dec 17, 2008 1:48 PM

The gruelling Vendée Globe round the world yacht race is living up to its reputation

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Storms hit but Caffari battles on Dec 15, 2008 3:48 PM

Dee Caffari on Aviva battled through the first Southern Ocean low and is now battening down the hatches

Aviva Ocean Racing Update: Caffari wishes Aviva Happy Birthday Dec 14, 2008 11:45 AM

Dee Caffari celebrated the first birthday of her Open 60 racing yacht as she prepares to face yet more testing conditions. Despite the constant challe...

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Caffari on the lookout for ice Dec 12, 2008 12:58 PM

The stress of looking out for 'growlers' (icebergs) while thrashing about in the Southern Ocean is raising the pressure levels

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

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

Clipper Race to be Powered by Hyde for the Next Two Versions. Dec 8, 2008 8:18 PM

The 09-10 Clipper Race will be powered by Hyde Sails. The sail-maker has signed a deal with race organisers Clipper Ventures PLC for the next two vers...

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

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Dee Caffari turns up the volume onboard Aviva Dec 6, 2008 2:00 PM

Dee, who is racing in the Vendee Globe for the first time, is discovering that her Ipod can provide an uplifting retreat

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Cautious Caffari heading towards Southern Ocean storms Dec 5, 2008 1:25 PM

Change in conditions predicted for the next forty-eight hours of the Vendée Globe

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Top speeds for Caffari and Aviva Dec 4, 2008 1:09 PM

Dee Caffari is enjoying the buzz of high speed sailing on board Aviva as she heads towards the notorious 'Roaring Forties'

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Caffari's confidence soars in the Southern Ocean Dec 3, 2008 4:40 PM

Dee Caffari has put her foot on the pedal of Aviva and is charging through the Southern Ocean like a 'juggernaut'

SOUTHERN OCEAN RACING Dec 3, 2008 4:33 PM

The leading pack are now closing in on the first Ice Gate and the race committee have just moved and so confirmed the position of the second Ice Gate ...

SOUTHERN OCEAN RACING Dec 3, 2008 4:33 PM

The leading pack are now closing in on the first Ice Gate and the race committee have just moved and so confirmed the position of the second Ice Gate ...

Aviva Ocean Racing update: Anti-inflammatory medication kicks in and Caffari makes the left hand turn Dec 2, 2008 12:03 PM

British solo yachtswoman seems to be reacting well to anti-inflammatory and anti-biotics

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Wear and tear leads to more repairs for Dee Caffari onboard Aviva Nov 30, 2008 10:22 AM

Light airs could not come soon enough for British yachtswoman Dee Caffari

Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship: Plenty of action in fluky coastal conditions Nov 29, 2008 10:21 AM

There was plenty of salt water action today as the Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship fleet took to their Sydney Harbour and offshore courses for ...

Aviva Ocean Racing race update: Caffari continues south Nov 29, 2008 10:06 AM

Aviva continues south at an average speed of 8.4 knots

Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship: Forecast southerly buster should test fleet Nov 27, 2008 10:40 PM

A strong 20-30 knot south west change due tomorrow afternoon, November 29, will test the mettle of this year’s Sydney Short Ocean Racing Champ...

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