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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed around the world and continues to inspire sailors young and old.
Shelley Jory-Leigh is one of the fastest women on water, holding many powerboating titles and is a champion for women in her sport.
Their passion for maritime activities, leisure and sport is unrivalled. Together with producer Neil Sackley, they use this podcast to talk to those who love life on the water. From sailing to powerboating, cruise ships, canoeing, windsurfing and more, this podcast has something for you.
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2505 Dave Baker
In this edition, Sir Robin chats to Dave Baker of Baker Trayte Marine, one of the unseen heros of the maritime world. They talk about some of the salvage jobs Dave and his team have taken on, how dredging work has affected the tidal flow in
Sail GP Portsmouth 2/2
It was a thrilling weekend of racing in The Solent, as Sail GP made its Portsmouth debut. Tens of thousands of fans filled the giant grandstand on Southsea Common, they were not disappointed. In this the second podcast from the event, Shell
SailGP Portsmouth 1/2
It was a thrilling weekend of racing in The Solent, as Sail GP made its Portsmouth debut. Tens of thousands of fans filled the giant grandstand on Southsea Common, they were not disappointed. Shelley caught up with Emirates GBR's driver Dyl
Flying Christine III
Neil Sackley talks to Mark Mapp, Chief Executive Officer of Guernsey’s ambulance service (St John Ambulance and Rescue Service) and Volunteer Marine Operations Manager Gary Ward about the marine ambulance Flying Christine III, following her
Timmy Hansen, E1Series Pilot
On this, the first edition of the 2025 season Shelley Jory-Leigh talks to a pioneer in her sport of powerboat racing. And that's not all. Coming from a racing family, Timmy Hansen is a champion both on land and on the water with an impressi
52nd Powerboat Record Week
The first week in November saw the annual Record Week take place in the Lake District. It was the 52nd Powerboat Record Week… and records were not only broken, but many were smashed. K7 Gold Star holder Shelley Jory-Leigh was there, and spo
E-Rib Circumnavigation
Neil Sackley meets Jacqui Besley. mother of 18 year old Harry who attempted a unique round Britain challenge in 2024. At first glance his RIB looks like any other, but it doesn't have a traditional outboard engine. It has an electric one. J
37th America's Cup final
Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended the 37th America's Cup in a thrilling finale in Barcelona. But they didn't have it all their own way with the challenger of the record INEOS Britannia fighting them all the way. And the Britis
Lifeboat 52-02
Shelley Jory-Leigh jumps on board Lifeboat 52-02 at the Southampton International Boat Show. Having saved hundreds of lives in her illustrious career based in Guernsey as Sir William Arnold, she was one of the most decorated boats in the fl
Team Endeavour
Neil Sackley meets Team Endeavour Racing's Dave Taylor at the Southampton International Boat Show. They talk about the work of Team Endeavour Racing, the evolution of the series - now known as ProCat Racing and how it benefits serving milit
The Cruising Association
For this edition, Sir Robin is in conversation with the Cruising Association's John Burbeck at the Southampton International Boat Show. Founded in 1908 specifically to meet the needs of the cruising community, the Cruising Association (CA)
Bramble Bank Cricket Match 2024
The 40th anniversary Bramble Bank Cricket Match between The Royal Southern Yacht Club and the Island Sailing Club has taken place on the infamous sandbank in The Solent, with podcast hosts Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh play
Universal Safety
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh visit Universal Safety Ltd in Southampton. They specialise in marine safety testing and certifying life jackets and liferafts. Manager Simon White explains the importance of regular servicing,
Solent Pilots
Captain Rachel & Captain Neil Dunn are pilots. One brings Royal Navy vessels into Portsmouth, the other guides container & cruise ships into Southampton. They tell Sir Robin and Shelley about their work and how they have passed each other i
How Yachts Float
Following the sinking of Bayesian with the loss of 7 lives, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston explains why yachts don't normally sink. Also he remembers his encounter with killer whales off Spain and how at the age of 14, the Grand Union Canal shaped
Cowes Powerboat Festival 2024
Every August Bank Holiday weekend Cowes hosts the Powerboat Festival. It was an eventful weekend, which featured the iconic Cowes - Torquay race, Cowes - Poole race and a new race around the isle of Wight. Shelley Jory-Leigh was there in th
Summer 2024
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston & Shelley Jory-Leigh discuss some of the events of the summer so far, including Team GB's Olympics, Sail GP, Cowes Week and the end of the Clipper Race. Plus they look forward to the America's Cup and to some upcomin
Clipper 23/24 Race Prize Giving
We're in Portsmouth as the crews return home from their epic 40,000 mile race around the world. Hear the thoughts of the skippers, AQPs and some of the crew as they arrive on stage at the lavish prize giving ceremony. And race founder Sir R
Michael Vlasto RNLI
Sir Robin and Shelley discuss their connections with the RNLI. Shelley talks about spending the day with the Calshot crew and Robin remembers talking the Atlantic 21 course. And as the institution marks its 200th anniversary, Robin chats wi
Captain Fran Collins MNM
Sir Robin and Shelley discuss the work of the Corporation of Trinity House and its role in the D-Day landings. And they meet the first lady member of the Elder Brethren, Captain Fran Collins MNM. Starting in the Merchant Navy, Captain Colli
Ella Hebron, Clipper AQP
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is in Washington DC to meet the crews of the Clipper Round the World Race and chats with Ella Hebron, the youngest AQP. She tells him how she learnt to sail in Eastbourne, how a former Clipper Race skipper encouraged
Alastair Nayler, K7 Club
Alastair Nayler has been hon secretary of the K7 Club since 2006. In this episode, he tells club member Shelley Joy-Leigh how the club came into being, her place within it and how powerboaters can qualify for membership. They also talk abou
Alex Lewis
Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis has taken on an incredible challenge. He's rowing from Falmouth to Dover and then cycling back again. As he made his way along the western Solent in his converted Flying 15, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston joined him to
Ben Cornish INEOS Britannia
Sir Robin Knox-Johnson visits Barcelona and gets an exclusive look at and inside INEOS Britannia. His guide is Ben Cornish, one of the key crew members of the team hoping to bring the America's Cup back home for the first time since 1851. T
Josh Phillips
Having been part of the line up with Procul Harum, Heatwave, Big Country and more, rock keyboardist Josh Phillips knows a thing or two about music. But that's not his only passion. For this edition of the podcast he hosts Sir Robin and Shel
Round The Island Race
Sir Robin and Shelley catch up with Round the Island Race director Dave Atkinson. They talk about the logistics of putting the iconic race on and listen for some tips for a successful race. Plus there's some positive news about powerboating
Bluebird K7
In 1967, while trying to push his existing World Water Speed record from 276 mph to over 300 mph, Donald Campbell CBE was killed in Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in the Lake District. Although the wreckage was found fairly quickly, it wasn'
Geoff Holt MBE
Inspirational sailor & disability sports ambassador Geoff Holt MBE DL tells Shelley about his passion for the water. How Wetwheels was created to give all disabled people, including those with profound and complex disabilities, to access th
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh discuss women in their respective sports, Robin refuses to rule out racing again and how he was targeted by a pod of orcas on his way to the Caribbean recently. Shelley talks about her involvem
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed around the world and continues to inspire sailors young and old. Shelley Jory-Leigh is one of the fastest women on water, holding many powerboating titles an
