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DEE CAFFARI MBE.
“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.” Royal Bank of Scotland
British yachtswoman Dee Caffari is the first woman to sail solo around the world, non-stop, in both directions.
Dee only began her sailing career in 2000, after giving up a career as a secondary school teacher. Just six years later, she became the first woman to circumnavigate the world solo, ‘the wrong way’ (against the prevailing winds and currents), a grueling route only completed by four men. Dee was awarded an MBE in recognition of this world first record.
Not one to stay in her comfort zone, Dee immediately launched a campaign for a new world record, announcing that she wanted to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world in both directions. In order to do this Dee entered the highly competitive world of Open 60 racing competing against the best sailors in the world. After one of the most
KEY THEMES Motivation | Self-belief | Risk
dramatic Vendée Globes ever known (2008/09), Dee and her yacht ‘Aviva’ finished a triumphant sixth on the 16 February 2009 and claimed a double world-first.
April 2011 saw Dee enter the record books again, completing her third circumnavigation of the globe in the Barcelona World race, which makes her the only women to have sailed around the world three times.
Dee’s courage, determination and motivation to complete both voyages alone have inspired many. Dee knows the importance of having self-belief, facing your fears, being motivated when times are tough, staying focused, coping with set-backs and remaining positive as conditions inevitably change. She fully appreciates the importance of the team behind the scenes (on the shore) who are so vital in preparing the boat, and helping her succeed.
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