Kathy Catton

Kathy Catton

Kathy Catton grew up around boats, sailing out of Portsmouth Harbour. She now lives in New Zealand on the Banks Peninsula and is a freelance writer and editor.

Thomas Tangvald aboard his 22ft traditional Itchen Ferry cutter Melody in 2004

  • July 24, 2023

Cruising pioneer Peter Tangvald’s son, Thomas, disappeared after sailing from South America in 2014. Kathy Catton recalls her memories of him