Yachtswoman Dee Caffari is the first and only woman to sail non-stop around the world in both directions, single-handedly, and the only woman to sail non-stop around the world three times. In total, Dee has sailed around the world six times – both leading teams and by herself on solo, independent voyages.
Categories: After Dinner Speakers, Keynote Speakers, Motivational Speakers
Topics: Adventure, Adversity, Change, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing, Motivation, Sustainability & Environment, Travel & Transport, Women in Business
British yachtswoman and former teacher, Dee Caffari, has sailed into the world record book several times. In 2006, Dee became the first and only woman to circumnavigate the world ‘the wrong way’ against the prevailing winds and currents, solo. With only four men having ever completed the torturous journey, more people have walked on the moon. Full of vigor and motivation, Dee then competed in a tense Vendée Globe (2008/09), also referred to as ‘The Everest of the Seas’, becoming the first woman to sail non-stop, solo, around the world in both directions. Dee has proven herself to be a remarkable yachtswoman and many are astonished to learn that she only began her sailing career in 2000.
When she finished the dual-handed Barcelona World Race in 2011, Dee became the only woman on earth to have sailed non-stop around the world three times. Dee competed in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 with Team SCA, the only all-female team, winning leg 8. a team she was proud to secure the Round Britain and Ireland Speed Record for an all-female crewed monohul. She has now sailed around the world six times – most recently leading the crew of Turn the Tide on Plastic in the Volvo Ocean Race 17/18.
Beyond her career in sailing, Dee has worked as a presenter and producer for Global Women’s Sports Network to promote female athletes, as well as working with her chosen charities, which include RNLI, Sail4Cancer, and GAFIRS, amongst others.
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Dee’s presentation resonated strongly as she gave the highs and lows of her story – the emotional journey. There were strong parallels with the business world that I could relate to – how I can overcome challenges, for example. Her personality is warm, open, honest. The video was very powerful.
Dee’s presentation is so relevant to today’s business environment. A fantastic lady! A very down-to-earth pragmatic person who has overcome a huge personal challenge to achieve the impossible: her passion is tangible. The Q&A session was particularly good.
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