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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Kirsten Neuschafer is now leading the Golden Globe Race fleet, and is expected to clear the Pacific No Go Zone by tomorrow. Credit: Nora Havel/GGR

Golden Globe Race: Kirsten Neuschafer leads the fleet

January 31, 2023

Simon Curwen has announced he is moving into the Chichester Class and is heading for a port of refuge. His decision means Kirsten Neuschafer is now the leader in the…

Golden Globe Race: Windvane failure for leader Simon Curwen

January 28, 2023

Golden Globe Race leader Simon Curwen has suffered a major blow following the complete failure of his Hydrovane windvane steering system; he has no spare

Abhilash Tomy is rationing his water supply, and is struggling to catch rain in the Pacific. Credit: Aïda Valceanu/ GGR2022

Golden Globe Race: Skippers face water shortages

January 27, 2023

Many of the 2022 Golden Globe Race skippers are now rationing their water as they struggle to catch rain in the Pacific Ocean

Guy Waites, a sailor, pulling on a line on a yacht while wearing a blue coat

Golden Globe Race: Guy Waites – ‘I will continue, even if I don’t make Hobart in time’

January 20, 2023

Guy Waites has been achieving some impressive daily speeds, but will the Golden Globe Race sailor make it to the Hobart gate before the deadline on the 31 January 2023?

Kirsten Neuschafer wearing sunglasses while helming her boat which has a white hull

Golden Globe Race: Kirsten Neuschafer: ‘I’ll give it my best shot but I’m pretty disillusioned’

January 17, 2023

Third place Golden Globe Race skipper Kirsten Neuschafer has been left frustrated by the lack of wind, which has also affected fellow South African Jeremy Bagshaw, who has now reached…

Simon Curwen now has a lead of 860 miles over the rest of the fleet. Credit: Josh Marr/GGR 2022

Golden Globe Race: Simon Curwen extends his lead

January 11, 2023

Having lost most of his lead while struggling with light winds around Hobart, UK Golden Globe Race skipper, Simon Curwen has now regained it, and could soon be 1,000 miles…

Second VAT payments for EU-VAT paid boats returning to the UK

January 6, 2023

UK residents who bought EU VAT paid boats and based them in the EU will still have to pay VAT again if they want to return their boats to the…

Michael Guggenberger added an extra reef to the mizzen of his Biscay 36 before leaving Hobart for Cape Horn. Credit: Aida Valceanu/GGR2022

Golden Globe Race: Michael Guggenberger heads for Cape Horn

January 5, 2023

Michael Guggenberger is the fourth Golden Globe Race skipper to pass through the Hobart gate, having remained in Storm Bay for 48 hours to prepare his boat for the next

Kirsten Neuschafer is currently in second place in the 2022 Golden Globe Race. Credit: Jane Zhou/GGR 2022

Golden Globe Race: Award for Kirsten Neuschafer

January 4, 2023

Kirsten Neuschafer has been awarded the Rod Stephen Seamanship Trophy by the Cruising Club of America following her role in the rescue of fellow race entrant, Tapio Lehtinen

A man wearing a blue t shirt in hospital hooked up to an IV due to carbon monoxide poisoning

‘Our dog saved us from severe carbon monoxide poisoning’

December 30, 2022

Making a boat warm and cosy overnight nearly cost two sailors their lives. Jeremy Evans recalls a narrow escape from severe carbon monoxide poisoning