H2OWorld Podcast
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.
Episodes
25 episodes
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 25
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30:40
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....
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Season 24
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Episode 24
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25:47
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 th...
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Season 24
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Episode 23
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28:52
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 ...
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Season 24
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Episode 22
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19:35
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 mil...
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Season 24
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Episode 21
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13:50
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 Associati...
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Season 24
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Episode 20
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17:07
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 playing ...
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Season 24
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Episode 19
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10:32
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 ser...
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Season 24
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Episode 18
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32:56
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 ea...
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Season 24
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Episode 17
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31:54
1 September 2024
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 ...
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Season 24
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Episode 16
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26:39
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 w...
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Season 24
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Episode 15
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37:31
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 14
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19:11
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 13
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39:14
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 ...
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Season 24
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Episode 12
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13:56
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 Col...
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Season 24
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Episode 11
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32:35
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 encoura...
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Season 24
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Episode 10
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20:41
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 t...
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Season 24
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Episode 9
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24:38
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 ...
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Season 24
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Episode 8
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21:38
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 18...
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Season 24
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Episode 7
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21:41
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 ...
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Season 24
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Episode 6
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26:16
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 powe...
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Season 24
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Episode 5
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28:44
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 was...
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Season 24
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Episode 4
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21:24
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 3
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30:58
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 involvement ...
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Season 24
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Episode 2
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18:57