H2OWorld Podcast
By Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh
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.
Latest episode
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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.Jacqui talks … -
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 British team wit… -
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 fleet. Now lo… -
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 military and ex-… -
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) is acknowl… -
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 for op… -
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, and Shelle… -
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 in t… -
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 also the start of the 37t… -
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 the heart of…
