Sue Pelling

After many years specialising in dinghy racing journalism, Sue Pelling went on to work as Editor of yachtingworld.com in the year 2000. She is now working as a freelance journalist specialising in yacht racing, marine, lifestyle and travel, producing features for many marine titles including Yachting World, Yachting Monthly, Practical Boat Owner, Motorboats and Yachting, and Superyacht World.

Best sailing boots for offshore and coastal sailing

November 8, 2023

The more you look into the subject of purchasing the the best sailing boots – whether for offshore sailing or coastal cruising , the more complex it appears to become,…

Best boat shoes for wide feet: 7 quality options that won’t pinch your toes

March 30, 2022

As someone who suffers the perils of wide feet and, who has consequently spent years searching for the ultimate pair of comfy boat shoes, I have to admit it’s been…

Golden Globe Race skipper Susie Goodall - the only woman in the race

Golden Globe Race: Dream come true for Susie Goodall

May 10, 2018

Sue Pelling meets up with Susie Goodall to find out what possessed her to sign up for a nine-month, non-stop solo round-the-world race without modern-day technology in an ageing Rustler