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. Katy is also a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

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Pamela Lee and Catherine Hunt who are trying to set the first all-female doublehanded Round Ireland record

All-female doublehanded Round Ireland record attempt underway

October 14, 2020

Cat Hunt and Pamela Lee are hoping to set the first doublehanded Round Ireland record for an all-female crew. They should finish by the end of the week

Cadgwith on The Lizard: a Cornish gem

October 5, 2020

Dag Pike revisits a childhood haunt and discovers little has changed in the quaint Cornish fishing village of Cadgwith on The Lizard

Could you berth safely in a strong cross wind?

October 2, 2020

Do you panic when trying to berth in a busy marina? How would you cope with strong cross wind? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship

Knowing when to reef will help you keep control in a blow

How to reef to sail safely through any weather

September 28, 2020

Pete Goss delivers his masterclass on when to reef, and explains why it is critical to keeping control of your boat and sailing through a blow

Mary Falk, OSTAR record holder, has died

September 25, 2020

Tributes have been paid to OSTAR and Round Britain and Ireland veteran Mary Falk, who has died

Yachts moored at Chapman's Pool, also known as Chapmans Pool in Dorset

Chapman’s Pool, Dorset: idyllic south coast anchorage

September 23, 2020

Dag Pike discovers solitude at the semi-circular Chapman's Pool on the Dorset coast, which is often overlooked by cruisers

If you ripped a mainsail, would you return to your start port of Kinsale

With a ripped mainsail would you turn back or carry on?

September 21, 2020

James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, with a ripped mainsail would you continue sailing from Ireland to Falmouth?

Skippering for the first time doesn't mean you are on the helm

Skippering a boat for the first time: steps to success

September 18, 2020

Skippering a boat for the first time needn't be daunting, as long as you prepare. Matthew Diggle reveals how to make a success of taking charge

Storm Francis makes the anchorage at Broad Haven, Bosherston untenable

Jonty Pearce: Storm Francis blights cruising in August

September 17, 2020

Storm Francis at the end of August causes Jonty Pearce to amend his cruising plans with friends

How to raft up safely and securely

September 15, 2020

James Stevens looks at the seamanship and etiquette needed to raft up and identifies the benefits and pitfalls of coming alongside

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