H2OWorld Podcast

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) is acknowledged as a leading organisation for sail and motor cruisers with over 6,400 members around the world. The CA has been a home to many of the great names in sailing, Sir Robin is its patron.

The CA is at the heart of the global cruising community as a trustworthy provider of knowledge, information and advice.

Find out more about the CA at www.theca.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 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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 playing for opposing teams.

Hear from those taking part including a 40 year veteran of the game, the publican who set up a bar and there's an idea for the sponsor to consider.

https://www.royal-southern.co.uk/

https://islandsc.org.uk/

Includes except from Soul Limbo by Booker T & The MGs
Composed by Jones/Cropper/Dunn/Jackson
Published by Famous Chappell Ltd 

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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 his future life.

Shelley looks back at the 2024 Cowes Powerboat Festival, and looks forward to the rescheduled Brambles Cricket match.

There's also a preview of the 37th America's Cup and the 2024 Paralympic Games. 

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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 Ventures

Links

https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/

https://www.youtube.com/clipperrtw

https://x.com/ClipperRace

https://www.facebook.com/clipperroundtheworld

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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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-lifeboat-festival

https://rnli.org/

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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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-brethren

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.

https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

https://shelleyjory.com/

Theme: "Electro Cabello" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/