Sophie Dingwall

Sophie Dingwall began sailing as a child, having been introduced by her father. She was part of the Team GB Cadet team, competing in National, European and World competitions before moving to 420s.

She then worked professionally, sailing all kinds of boats from charter to racing yachts. Sophie has sailed the UK, Europe, Atlantic, Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico.

A photographer and writer, Sophie has written for sailing publications and charities, and recently had her photography exhibited in Geneva for the UN Environmental Convention.

In recent years, she has taken part in scientific research programmes around the world. om charter to racing yachts, cruising the UK, Europe, Atlantic, Hawaii, Caribbean and Mexico.

Sophie was the winner of the 2021 Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism.

Brett Dingwall raced in the Contention 33, Lipstick during the 1979 Fastnet. The yacht was knocked down multiple times. Credit: Sophie Dingwall

1979 Fastnet Race: the kindness of strangers

June 7, 2022

Brett Dingwall shares how the selflessness of others made all the difference after the harrowing events of the 1979 Fastnet Race

Tracy Edwards: feminist, sailor and visionary is still fighting for women to have the same opportunities as men through The Maiden Factor. Credit: Chris Openshaw

Tracy Edwards: who is the sailing trailblazer?

March 18, 2022

Sophie Dingwall talks to Tracy Edwards about her sailing life, her campaign for girls’ education and what is next for Maiden

Plastic pollution in the San Blas islands

Polluted Paradise: Brian Black Memorial Award winner for 2021

September 10, 2021

Sophie Dingwall sees firsthand the impact of plastic pollution on the Caribbean's population. Her article - Polluted Paradise - has won the inaugural Brian Black Memorial Award