Aviva is to sponsor the world record-breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari as she attempts another world first. Caffari, not content with one record, now plans to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world in both directions.
Her next campaign will see her move into the highly competitive world of Open 60 racing. The Aviva Ocean Racing campaign is planned to culminate with her entry into the 2008/9 Vendée Globe. This race, contested by ocean racing's elite, is regarded as one of the world's most gruelling sailing races.
Only seven months ago, in May 2006, 33 year old Caffari completed the Aviva Challenge, becoming the first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world against the prevailing winds and currents. In doing this, she proved herself to be a yachtswoman of the highest calibre – Dee now aims to prove that she can be fast, as well as tough.
