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 festival in Poole.

Useful links:

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2024/may/19/spectacular-mile-long-flotilla-finale-for-rnli-lifeboat-festival

https://rnli.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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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 carrier Red Funnel.

https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/news/trinity-house-welcomes-three-new-elder-brethren

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 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/

https://www.clipperroundtheworld.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
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/