Katy Stickland

Deputy Editor

With a journalism career spanning more than 20 years, Katy Stickland has worked for local newspapers, the BBC, regional Caribbean publications and Tobago News – the island’s only newspaper. She ran a marine services company in Tobago with her husband John, living aboard their S&S 34 in Store Bay, before returning to the UK. She previously wrote for the Yachting and Boating World website, and Practical Boat Owner magazine. She joined the team at Yachting Monthly in 2017. Katy is also a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

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Ertan Beskardes sitting on the deck of his Rustler 36 during the 2022 Golden Globe Race

Ertan Beskardes: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper

September 28, 2022

Ertan Beskardes has gained more offshore, heavy weather experience in preparation for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and is now ready to sail non-stop around the world

Damien Guillou had to learn how to use a sextant for the 2022 Golden Globe Race. Credit: Getty

Damien Guillou: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper

September 28, 2022

Offshore solo sailor Damien Guillou is the French favourite for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and is racing in the Rustler 36, PRB

Golden Globe Race: the leaders search for wind

September 28, 2022

British skipper Simon Curwen is continuing to lead the Golden Globe Race, but some of his rivals are making the most of a small low pressure system to catch up!

Boats moored in marina berths in Fambridge, Essex

Marina berths: Why is there a UK wide shortage?

September 27, 2022

Marina berths are in short supply around the UK, especially for annual berth holders, due to a rise in boat ownership and cruisers choosing to sail at home rather than…

GGR skipper Mark Sinclair retires: 13 left in the race

September 23, 2022

Australian GGR skipper Mark Sinclair has retired from the 2022 Golden Globe Race citing family reasons. His Lello 34 has stopped in Lanzarote

Mark Sinclair is an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and has extensive experience cruising solo in remote parts. Credit: Mark Sinclair/GGR/PPL

Mark Sinclair: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper

September 23, 2022

Australian skipper Mark Sinclair, who took part in the 2018 Golden Globe Race, shares how he plans to finish the 2022 event without a stop

Simon Curwen has plenty of racing experience, having come second overall in the 2001 Mini Transat. Credit: © Ville des Sables d'Olonne - Christophe Huchet

Simon Curwen: Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper

September 23, 2022

Mini Transat veteran and shorthanded racer Simon Curwen shares how he is getting ready for his first round the world challenge - the Golden Globe Race 2022

American skipper Guy de Boer was awake for 30 hours trying to get his boat Spirit to the first photo gate. This fatigue led to the critical error which has ended his Golden Globe Race dreams. Credit: Nora Havel/GGR

“It was a bad decision by the skipper”: Guy de Boer on the grounding which ended his Golden Globe Race

September 21, 2022

American skipper Guy de Boer has spoken about how his Tashiba 36, Spirit ended up the rocks off the coast for Fuerteventure while taking part in the 2022 Golden Globe

Island Harbour Marina has 22 berths; entry and exit is via lock gates. Credit: Patrick Eden/Alamy Stock Photo

Island Harbour Marina in administration: new owners sought

September 21, 2022

Administrators are looking for new owners for the Island Harbour Marina on the Isle of Wight after the operator, Uavend Investments LLP went into administration

Emergency repairs on a burst coolant hose

Burst coolant hose: ‘I had spares for everything except this’

September 13, 2022

Edward Vivian experiences a burst coolant hose while sailing from Guernsey to Plymouth in deteriorating conditions