I want to prove Ellen, Sam, and Dee aren’t one offs but actually any girl - anyone! - can knuckle down and achieve what they want, in sailing or in anything else.

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Katie sails a Figaro "Hot Socks" as Team International Paint, in a campaign which covers solo, double handed and fully crewed events. Her recent programme has included...

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At only 24, Katie is breaking into the highest profile yacht racing circuit; the elite solo sailors racing offshore in the most extreme craft.  Following the lead of young British sailors Ellen McArthur, Sam Davies and Dee Caffari, Katie is set to capture the imagination of all  armchair adventurers.

Offshore solo sailing is the ultimate environment to push the boundaries of human capability and self reliance.  There is no greater test.

Overcoming fear, race changing tactical decision making and problem solving, all while working under the duress of sleep deprivation, isolation and the unknown.

Racing through gruelling conditions, pushing well beyond any conventional comfort zone in pursuit of success.

Whilst providing an enormous rush though speed and absolute self sufficiency, offshore solo racing gives the sailor a completely fresh perspective of life in general when back on land.
Overcoming whatever adversity comes her while whilst championing the cause that, with preparation, perseverance and practice, anything can be achieved.

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March 5, 2012 |

This is Katie!

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