She is also the Vice Chairman of the Yachting Journalists' Association. She has covered most of the world's major regattas including Olympic Games, Vendee Globe, Volvo Ocean Race, Mini Transat and the America's Cup and these experiences have given Sue the opportunity to exploit her passion for sailing and racing. As a keen racing sailor she has competed in the Mini Transat 200-mile the double handed Demi-Clé race, the Fastnet Race, and crewing the Extreme 40 Origin during a windy Round the Island Race when it clocked up one of the fastest recorded times.