Updated time when Aviva is expected to cross the official Vendée Globe finish line and set a double world first is: 11:00 - 13:00 GMT on 16 February 2009
- Updated time when Aviva is expected to cross the official Vendée Globe finish line and set a double world first is: 11:00 - 13:00 GMT on 16 February 2009
When British yachtswoman Dee Caffari, 36, onboard Aviva, crosses the official Vendée Globe finish line off the coast of Les Sables d'Olonne, France, she will set a new world record as the first woman to have successfully completed a solo, non-stop circumnavigation both ways around the world.
In May 2006, Caffari became the first woman to sail solo, non-stop the wrong way around the world (against the prevailing winds and currents). Today she is approaching the finish line of her solo, non-stop circumnavigation the ‘right' way around the world.
Caffari is currently 40 miles from the finish line and is approaching at 8.8 knots. The solo skipper is expected to take sixth position in the Vendée Globe in her debut race.
A further update will be distributed when Dee Caffari and Aviva are within 1 hour of the finish line.
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For further information and interview requests contact:
Caroline Ayling
M: +44 (0) 7801 351950
E: caroline.ayling@synergy-sponsorship.com
Kelly Russell
M: +44 (0)7786 516570
E: Kelly.russell@synergy-sponsorship.com
News services
The following services will be made available for use by all media:
TV footage/VNR - APP will feed a VNR taken from Dee Caffari crossing the finish line and setting her new world record together with archive footage and relevant interviews. APP will provide a feed of an in-depth interview with Dee Caffari for use by all media. Contact: Lisa Hynes, APP +44 (0) 1865 260200 or +44 (0) 7966 272 256 or Caroline Ayling, Synergy +44 (0) 7801 351950.
Photography - onEdition will provide royalty-free pictures for media use. Contact Dan Towers +44(0)7973 859602 or Matthew Dickens +44(0)7836 299301 or images can be downloaded from the Aviva gallery at: http://www.w-w-i.com/aviva_ocean_racing/
Radio - An audio package for radio will be produced and syndicated. For details contact Caroline Ayling, Synergy +44 (0) 7801 351950.
Interview Requests:
Please contact Caroline Ayling or Kelly Russell for interview requests with Dee Caffari.
The following members of the Aviva Ocean Racing shore team will also be available for interview on request:
Andrew Roberts, Aviva Ocean Racing Campaign Director
Harry Spedding, Aviva Ocean Racing Campaign Manager
Joff Brown, Aviva Ocean Racing Project Manager
Website:
www.avivaoceanracing.com
Notes to editors:
- Aviva is the leading provider of life and pensions to Europe with substantial positions in other markets around the world, making it the world's fifth largest insurance group based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2007.
- Aviva's principal business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of £49.2 billion and funds under management of £359 billion at 30 June 2008.
- The Aviva media centre at www.aviva.com/media includes images, company and product information and a news release archive.