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Dee finished 18 May 2006 at 17:55 (BST)
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In 2006, Dee Caffari became the first woman to sail single-handed, non-stop around the world against the prevailing winds and currents.
Now she's planning a new challenge – taking part in the 2008/9 Vendée Globe.

Follow Dee's preparations for the Vendée Globe
Look back at the Aviva Challenge in pictures

Listen to the homecoming press conference Dee's record: 178 days 3 hours 5 minutes 36 seconds

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Photograph: Dee Caffari

Dee's aiming to be the first woman to sail solo non-stop around the world in both directions.

Dee's homecoming

Photograph: Dee Caffari

A triumphant Dee arrives at Ocean Village

Dee's diary

Now that the voyage is over, sit back and catch up with Dee's diary

 

Message archive

Read the messages Dee received during her voyage

Re-live Dee's journey

Map of Dee's journey

Follow all the ups and downs of Dee's Aviva Challenge

Dee's journey

Images

View the latest images of Dee's arrival in Ocean Village, Southampton

 

New World Record

Dee Caffari sets the new world record for being the first woman to sail around the world single handed against the prevailing winds.

Audio files

Listen to Dee describe the euphoria she feels crossing the finish line on 18 May 2006.

Plus our regular programmes about the challenge

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Photograph: Dee Caffari

Aviva is proud to sponsor award-winning yachtswoman Dee Caffari in her latest campaign - taking on the 2008/09 Vendée Globe solo, non-stop round the world yacht race.

View the news release

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