Cottee, Kay (1954–)
Cottee, Kay (1954–)
Australian sailor. Born Kay McLaren, Jan 25, 1954, in Sydney, Australia; grew up in southern Sydney, Botany Bayside, suburb of Sans Souci; m. Peter Sutton (tv producer); children: son Lee (b. 1993).
Yachtswoman, was the 1st woman to sail nonstop around the world, solo (Nov 1987–June 1988), sailing for 189 days aboard her 38-foot yacht Blackmore's First Lady, covering 25,000 nautical miles. Received several honors, including the Australian of the Year Award (1988).
See also memoirs First Lady and All at Sea on Land.
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