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, and Shelley gets a surprise!https://www.universalsafety.co.uk/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 w...

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 in the Solent.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...

Following the loss of 7 lives when Bayesian sank, Sir Robin explains why yachts don't normally sink. Also Shelley looks back at last weekend's Cowes Powerboat Festival, ahead to the rescheduled Brambles Cricket match.There's also the start of the 37th America's Cup and the Paralympic Games, Sir Robin remembers his encounter with killer whales off Spain and how at the age of 14, the Grand Union Canal shaped his future life.Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-st...

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 the heart of it.https://cowestorquaycowes.co.uk/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 wat...

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 upcoming podcast episodes.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 tit...

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 Robin Knox-Johnston has special recognition for those who completed the full circumnavigation.Shelley Jory Leigh and Neil Sackley are the hosts of the event in in Gunwharf Quays.Pic: Clipper VenturesLinkshttps://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/https://www.y...

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 with former operations director Michael Vlasto. And Robin & Shelley reflect on the 200th anniversary lifeboat festival in Poole. Useful links:https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2024/may/19/spectacular-mile-long-flotilla-finale-for-rnli-lifebo...

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 Collins has worked on super tankers, she rose through the ranks at Condor ferries and is now CEO of cross Solent carrier Red Funnel. https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/news/trinity-house-welcomes-three-new-elder-brethrenSir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the firs...

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 her to become a mate and her plans for the future.Useful linkshttps://clipperraceellahebron.wordpress.com/https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed around the world and continues ...

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 about the legacy of Donald Campbell, the logistics of organising speed week and plans for the future.Plus Shelley and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston discuss the merits of different dog breeds for mariners. Useful links: Coniston Power Boat Record...

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 row from Hurst Castle to Yarmouth. Hear his incredible story and find out what he plans he has for the future.There's also an update on Geoff Holt MBE's round Britain challenge.Useful linksAlex Lewis:https://www.alex-lewis.co.uk/The Extraordinary Case ...

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.They talk about how Formula One technology plays a part in the radical design of the craft and impresses Shelley with the speed they can achieve. https://www.ineosbritannia.com/https://www.americascup.com/Pic: INEOSBritanniaSir Robin Knox-Johnston C...

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 Shelley onboard his classic Lissen motor yacht on The Hamble where they talk about his love of yachting, music and how a chat in the Royal Southern Yacht Club led to the formation of a super group.Also find out which iconic TV theme Josh co-wrote and Sir R...

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 in 2024.Pic: Paul Wyethhttps://www.roundtheisland.org.uk/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...

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't until 2001 that a team raised the wreckage of the powerboat and set about restoring her.She's now on display in the Ruskin Museum, but the journey to get to this point has been far from plain sailing.Tracy Hodgson, director of the Ruskin Museum tells K7 cl...

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 the sea in a safe, stimulating and rewarding way on board specially-built, fully-accessible powerboats, and how he's looking to 'Finish The Dream'.Jo Eakin from Wetwheels gives Sir Robin and Shelley a tour of one of the craft, and Shelley gets some tips o...

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 involvement in another world championship.Links:https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/https://shelleyjory.com/landerSir 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. Sh...

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...