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)
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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
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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
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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 lovingly restored she is a museum dedicated to her former career.

Shelley meets the current owner Colin Trowell and hears her fascinating story.

https://www.lifeboat5202.com/

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 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-military personnel.

https://teamendeavourracing.co.uk/

https://procatracing.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/

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/