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RORC Time Over Distance - Dee Caffari: Dare, Dream, Discover!

by Trish Jenkins 10 May 2020 08:30 BST
The Ocean Race, Leg 4, Melbourne to Hong Kong, Day 12 onboard Turn the Tide on Plastic. Dee Caffari studies the routing for the second half of this leg © Brian Carlin / Volvo Ocean Race

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.

Dee was awarded an MBE in recognition of her achievements, including multiple sailing world records.

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