Best Sir Robin Knox Johnston Podcasts (2024)

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Skip Novak // Wisdom From 50 Years Afloat 1:19:03

3h ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Skip Novak returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Skip Novak On Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat. There's not much Skip hasn't done in his remarkable sailing career, including 4 Whitbread races, a 5th round-the-world race on a maxi catamaran, and of course pioneering expedition sailing in Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn and Anta…

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Cowes Powerboat Festival 2024 37:31

4d ago37:31

37:31

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 no…

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Lydia Mullan // Seamanship & the Sinking of Alliance 1:23:42

4d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Lydia Mullan is a sailor, journalist, and on board reporter. She is the managing editor at Sail Magazine and was the social media manger behind Cole Brauer’s recent Global Solo Challenge campaign. She was aboard the vessel Alliance in this year’s Newport-Bermuda race when they struck an object and had to abandon ship in the Gulf Stream. In this epi…

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Summer 2024 19:11

12d ago19:11

19:11

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 …

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Pam Wall & Peter Grimm // A Lifetime of Memories 1:12:58

11d ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Friend of the podcast Pam Wall & our own Laura Parent do an ON THE WIND takeover this week to interview sailmaker and America's Cup sailor Peter Grimm! On an impromptu afternoon in Pam's living room, stories started flying and Pam said 'get the mics!' and this entertaining and charming episode was born! Big shout out to Pam & Laura for literally ru…

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Nikki Henderson // 59º North Offshore Racing 48:25

18d ago48:25

48:25

The RORC Caribbean 600 is one of the great offshore ocean races and in February we launched the 59º North offshore racing program with this as our debut event. The Whole Point? To try to open the door of offshore racing wider so that more people like you can get involved. In this episode Nikki has a chat with Alex to reminisce on trials and tribula…

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Andy Schell // 10 Years of 59º North Sailing 1:33:50

22d ago1:33:50

1:33:50

Andy Schell. We know him, we love him, he's the founder of this very podcast! And of course the co-founder of 59º North Sailing. In this episode, Emma turns the interview table around on Andy to ask him about this past decade of 59º North Sailing. A lot has changed from the early inspirations of starting the business to where Andy sits now, in Swed…

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Clipper 23/24 Race Prize Giving 39:14

15d ago39:14

39:14

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 Lei…

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Aboard BELAFONTE 1:20:15

1M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

The BELAFONTE is underway on a great, big sailing adventure, and August was lucky enough to meet her and her lovely crew, Julien and Pieter in Bergen. They were on their way North to Svalbard, and the three had many things to talk about. They recently made it to the high Arctic, and are sharing their considerable experiences on @Aboard_Belafonte on…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 2 // Ocean Globe Race 1:50:05

1M ago1:50:05

1:50:05

Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice. In this episode, he tells the story of him joining the Ocean Globe Race last minute at the start in Southampton, and chasing the circumnavigation that escaped him during his Golden Globe Race. -- If you liked this conversa…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 1 // Golden Globe Race 1:59:36

1M ago1:59:36

1:59:36

Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice! In this episode, he tells the story of his remarkable Golden Globe Race, from the last polishing of his boat at the start in France, to losing her to a storm in the South Atlantic. -- If you liked this conversation you'll …

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Michael Vlasto RNLI 13:56

2M ago13:56

13:56

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 fe…

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Emma Garschagen // From Apprentice to Entrepreneur 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Our own Emma Garschagen, co-host of ON THE WIND, former ICEBEAR & FALKEN First Mate and now entrepreneur joins me on todays show to talk about her evolution as a sailor since she joined 59º North. Emma started with us as an apprentice, took over as Chief First Mate for Mia when she was pregnant with Axel and has now gone on to start her own busines…

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Captain Fran Collins MNM 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

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 ca…

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Matt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPE 1:07:38

1M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Friend of the podcast and legendary sailor Matt Rutherford returns to the show to shoot the shit aboard his schooner MARIE THARPE. Matt hosted a small gathering of friends in Annapolis back in April aboard his boat, and we got warmed up by getting out the mics and mixing it up at the salon table down below on a rainy, chilly day. Matt was sipping t…

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Ella Hebron, Clipper AQP 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

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 links https://clipperraceellahebron.wordpress.com/ …

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Alastair Nayler, K7 Club 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

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…

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Alex Lewis 21:38

2M ago21:38

21:38

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…

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Ben Cornish INEOS Britannia 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

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 Shelle…

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Josh Phillips 26:16

3M ago26:16

26:16

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…

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Round The Island Race 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

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 Wyeth https://www.roundtheisland.org.uk/ Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first pers…

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Heather Thomas // MAIDEN Skipper & OGR Winner 1:13:21

3M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Skipper Heather Thomas recently won the inaugural Ocean Globe Race aboard the iconic yacht MAIDEN. The crew made history again by becoming the first all-female crew to win a round-the-world race! At 27, Heather was the youngest skipper in this race and one of two female skippers. Emma and Heather talked about leadership, confidence, navigation and …

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Bluebird K7 21:24

4M ago21:24

21:24

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 displa…

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Kristoffer Appelquist // 'Över Atlanten' TV Show 1:14:31

3M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Comedian Kristoffer Appelquist returns to the podcast to talk about his first trans-Atlantic passage with the Swedish reality TV show 'Över Atlanten.' Now in it's 6th season, the show — which puts celebrities onboard a big Swan with Whitbread skipper Gunnar Kranz for an Atlantic crossing — has become a huge hit. Kristoffer, Mia and I talk about how…

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Geoff Holt MBE 30:58

4M ago30:58

30:58

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 …

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August Sandberg // ISBJØRN Refit 1:17:29

4M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

August Sandberg is the owner and skipper of our beloved Swan 48 ISBJØRN, which has sailed over 60,000 miles since the beginning of 59º North. August lives outside Bergen, Norway, where the boat is now based, and recently finished overseeing a second major refit, which we had done at Vindö Marin on the west coast of Sweden on the famed boatbuilding …

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh 18:57

4M ago18:57

18:57

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/lander…

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Suzanne Heywood // Wavewalker: Breaking Free 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Suzanne Heywood was raised on a sailboat. What started as a three year circumnavigation with her family turned into a decade of living aboard, sailing, and struggling to get an education. Suzanne's book, 'Wavewalker,' tells the story of that voyage. In this episode, Emma and Suzanne talk about 'Wavewalker,' Suzanne's relationship to sailing now, an…

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Alex Laline // Clipper Round The World Skipper 1:12:30

4M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Alex Laline is a lifelong sailor and one of our full-time staff at 59º North. Growing up in a multinational family, he sailed dinghies as a kid in the UK, Spain and Indonesia, then got inspired to sail around the world when he saw an ad for the Clipper Round the World Race. As a teenager he saved all his money and joined Clipper as a paying crewmem…

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We're Back 2:18

4M ago2:18

2:18

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…

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Lutz Kohne // Golden Globe Manager turned Racer 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up — it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He has since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the OGR and the GGR, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the Golden…

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Henry Mickel & Bayley Richardson // Sailing REVELRY Home to Oz 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Henry Mickle & Bayley Richardson are self-described "Mates from the Land Down Under", cruising around the world in an old Beneteau. These two twenty-something friends made a pact, worked their asses off, saved their money, bought a boat and are living the dream — figuring it out as they go, but with knowledge and experience earned from working prof…

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Jojo Pickering // From the Sea to the Theatre & Back Again 57:39

5M ago57:39

57:39

Jojo Pickering grew up with sailing as a central part of her life, vagabonding on the high seas with her family and sailing from Africa to the UK. As she got older, she spent more time ashore, starting a traveling theatre company with her husband and kids and bouncing around the UK, France and Spain. But the sea called her back — she recently compl…

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