Katy Stickland

Editor

Katy Stickland

With a journalism career spanning more than 25 years, Katy Stickland has worked for local newspapers, the BBC, regional Caribbean publications and Tobago News – the island’s only newspaper. She holds an NCTJ Post-graduate degree qualification in newspaper journalism.

In 2010, Katy co-founded and ran the marine services company – Store Bay Marine Services – in Tobago with her husband John, providing technical services for visiting sailors ranging from marine electrics and electronics to inboard and outboard engine repair, GRP, canvas work and metal and woodwork.

They lived aboard their S&S 34 in Store Bay, before returning to the UK in 2015.

She previously wrote for the Yachting and Boating World website, and Practical Boat Owner magazine, and has also contributed to the Superyacht Services Guide and A Cruising Guide to Trinidad and Tobago.

She joined the team at Yachting Monthly in 2017, becoming deputy editor in 2019. In 2023, Katy took over the editorship of Practical Boat Owner.

Katy has a passion for the retro Golden Globe Race, and covered both the 2018 and 2022 Golden Globe Race for Yachting Monthly.

She is also a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

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The Cornish Crabbers Cornish Crabber 26 boat sailing

  • October 24, 2024

Cornish Crabbers has now been relaunched having been bought out of voluntary liquidation earlier this year. The new owners share with Katy Stickland what the future holds for this classic…

PBO December issue 2025

  • October 24, 2024

Monohulls vs multihulls: which one is best? Sailing downwind: how the pros do it, Where is the best place to stow your liferaft? Staying warm on board, Tips to prepare…

Mike Blenkinsop sitting at the helm of his boat

  • October 18, 2024

Mike Blenkinsop has always dreamt of sailing around the world. The 70-year-old Australian shares why now is the time for him to take part in the Mini Globe Race

sailor Adam Waugh standing amongst the ribs of his Globe 5.80 boat

  • October 17, 2024

Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Cruising Instructor, Adam Waugh has never sailed across an ocean before. He shares his motivations for signing up for the 2025 Mini Globe Race

Sailor John Blenkinsop up a boat mast

  • October 17, 2024

Seasoned sailor John Blenkinsop nearly died when he fell through an open hatch and ruptured his kidney while taking part in the World ARC. He explains why this "unfinished business…

Jakub Ziemkiewicz during the build of his Globe 5.80 yacht

  • October 17, 2024

Jakub Ziemkiewicz grew up sailing small boats on Poland's lakes but always yearned for an offshore adventure. He explains how he built his Globe 5.80 and why he is taking…

Dan Turk on his boat, Little Bea

  • October 15, 2024

Dan Turk never intended to take part in the Mini Globe Race when he began building his Globe 5.80, but a conversation with his daughter has led him to the…

Dan Turner wearing a baseball cap

  • October 15, 2024

Since he was a child, Dan Turner has wanted to sail around the world. The Australian shares how he built his 19ft plywood boat and his preparations for his biggest…

November 2024 cover of Practical Boat Owner magazine

  • September 26, 2024

The pros and cons of converting to an electric engine, Expert advice on maintaining engine belts, Second-hand spotlight on the Contessa 32, First test of the Merry Fisher 895 &…

Hull No 1, Trekka, will be sailed in the Mini Globe Race 2025

  • August 30, 2024

In six months' time, 18 skippers will leave Antigua to sail around the world in the Mini Globe Race 2025, aboard 5.8m home-built plywood yachts

October 2024 issue of Practical Boat Owner

  • August 29, 2024

Ultimate guide to wind vane steering systems, Offshore gear for small boats, How to winterise your engine, 10 low-cost solutions for anti-slip decks, the best apps for sailors and MORE!…