by Dee Caffari (Author)
In 2006, Dee Caffari became the first woman to sail solo round the world against the prevailing winds and currents. Her story is an adventure in the true sense of the word. It is about physical hardship in terrible conditions, overcoming solitude, sleep deprivation, the worry of crucial equipment failing, 34 days of gales, 12 metre waves, cyclones and a lightning strike. It is also about a woman who stepped outside her safe zone, gave up a good job and financial security, all because she wanted to sail. She dared to dream, and her courage resulted in a place in the history books alongside a handful of men. More people have walked on the moon than have successfully completed a westabout circumnavigation, and in this inspirational book Dee shares the story of her journey from beginner to record breaker. 'I feel I have been preparing for this my whole life. This is my dream. To be the first woman to sail the globe single-handed, westabout. It's twice as long and twice as hard. We can do more than we think we can. We just have to dare to dream.' Dee Caffari 'Dee has inspired the imagination of a worldwide audience. She has joined only four men who have achieved this feat. Other women may follow, but she will always remain the first.' Sir Chay Blyth
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 01 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 0713684410
ISBN 13: 9780713684414
Book Overview: An inspirational story for everyone - sailors and non sailors alike Exciting content and pacey narrative make this a gripping read - the story of a woman who dared to dream, and succeeded Great general appeal both inside and outside the sailing world High profile publicity campaign both before and after publication With a foreword by James Cracknell