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Page last updated at 17:33 GMT, Monday, 15 June 2009 18:33 UK

All-woman team for record attempt

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After becoming the first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world in both directions Dee Caffari is hoping to set another record.

The yachtswoman has assembled an all-female crew, including Vendee Globe race rival Samantha Davies, for an attempt on the round Britain and Ireland monohull record.

Starting and finishing in Portsmouth, the route is almost 2,500 nautical miles. The current record stands at seven days four hours - set in May 2004.

Before setting off Dee introduced her crew and showed us around her boat Aviva.

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