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 Portsmouth harbour and the challenges of finding crew.

https://www.btmarine.co.uk/index.html

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
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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, Shelley spoke to SailGP's chief operating officer Julien De Baise about the rise and rise of SailGP.

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
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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 Dylan Fletcher & strategist Hannah Mills and spectators Geoff Holt MBE & champion sailor and class1 world champion powerboat racer Darren Nicholson.

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/

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 major refit in Cowes.

Find out more about Flying Christine III
https://ambulance.gg/what-we-do/flying-christine

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
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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 impressive list of achievements to his name.

In this chat, Timmy talks about how his parents influenced his life path, his championship successes and how he drove a car through one of the most famous art galleries in the world. His partnership with his younger brother Kevin and transition into a revolutionary water sport and podcasting

Hansen Brothers podcast:
https://podfollow.com/1779673849

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 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 spoke with some of those taking part.

For more on the event: https://www.facebook.com/recordsweek

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
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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 about why Harry took on the circumnavigation, the logistical challenges they all faced, his achievements and what happens next.

https://www.roundbritain-erib.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/

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 with Sir Ben Ainslie at the helm made history.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh look back at the event, with the help of Geoff Holt MBE who was in Barcelona for the final.

Episode pic: ©Jan Latussek/America's Cup

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/