Best Timmy Waters Podcasts (2025)

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Timmy Hansen, E1Series Pilot 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

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,…

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52nd Powerboat Record Week 30:40

6M ago30:40

30:40

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-…

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E-Rib Circumnavigation 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

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 achiev…

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37th America's Cup final 28:52

7M ago28:52

28:52

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…

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Lifeboat 52-02 19:35

7M ago19:35

19:35

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 Col…

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Team Endeavour 13:50

7M ago13:50

13:50

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-John…

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The Cruising Association 17:07

7M ago17:07

17:07

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…

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Bramble Bank Cricket Match 2024 10:32

8M ago10:32

10:32

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 …

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Universal Safety 32:56

8M ago32:56

32:56

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 p…

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Solent Pilots 31:54

8M ago31:54

31:54

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 the Solent. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD was the first person to sail non-stop single-handed around the wo…

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How Yachts Float 26:39

8M ago26:39

26:39

Following the sinking of Bayesian with the loss of 7 lives, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston explains why yachts don't normally sink. Also he remembers his encounter with killer whales off Spain and how at the age of 14, the Grand Union Canal shaped his future life. Shelley looks back at the 2024 Cowes Powerboat Festival, and looks forward to the reschedule…

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Cowes Powerboat Festival 2024 37:31

9M 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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Summer 2024 19:11

9M 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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Clipper 23/24 Race Prize Giving 39:14

9M 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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Michael Vlasto RNLI 13:56

10M 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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Captain Fran Collins MNM 32:35

10M 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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Ella Hebron, Clipper AQP 20:41

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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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Bluebird K7 21:24

12M 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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Geoff Holt MBE 30:58

1y 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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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh 18:57

1y 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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We're Back 2:18

1y 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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Ep 7: Emmanuelle Navarri: Cancer survivor to GB Triathlete 22:40

3+ y ago22:40

22:40

This is the final episode in the very first season of the Brilliant Resilient Club - I'm not saying I have saved the best until last but Emmanuelle Navarri's story is certainly awe-inspiring. The TV producer and mum of three was diagnosed with a type of cancer called soft tissue sarcoma in her foot and ankle five years ago. She narrowly escaped los…

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Ep 6: Alison Jones : How streaking built my resilience - a running streak that is! 17:31

3+ y ago17:31

17:31

For years she thought she couldn't run - now Alison Jones has run every day for nearly three and a half years. 'Streaking' is the technical term for running every day and Alison began her running streak on her 49th birthday aiming to complete a thousand days in a row. She's now exceeed that goal and doesn't intend to stop. Alison fits this in betwe…

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Ep 5: Mark Rogerson : Running marathons around the world after sight loss 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

26:52

Mark Rogerson is someone who is resilient through and through. He suddenly lost his sight just after he turned 30 - a life changing diagnosis that led to him grieving the life he once had. Mark has adapted though and started running after he lost his sight - to raise money for the charity that suported him - the Royal National Institute Of Blind Pe…

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Ep 4: Louise Stewart: Resilience as a BBC correspondent and how it helped her through breast cancer & job loss 24:46

3+ y ago24:46

24:46

OK so it's been some time since the last episode of the Brilliant Resilient Club - I've been recuperating from a couple of operations but now thankfully on the mend. And the conversations I've had with my guests on this very podcast about how to cope during tough times really helped ! This episode with Louise Stewart has hopefully worth the wait. L…

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Ep 3: Leigh Timmis : On his bike around the world to record breaker 24:50

3+ y ago24:50

24:50

Now I said this podcast wouldn't all be about elite athletes - but actually this episode is! Saying that I think everyone will find what Leigh has to say interesting and relevant whether you are a high level sports person or someone like me who certainly is not. Leigh cycled into the record books in 2018 to become the fastest person to ride across …

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Ep 2: Gill Castle : From birth trauma to wild swimming with a stoma 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

26:28

Gill Castle wants to show life can still be lived to the full after a traumatic birth - and she has shown just that. She suffered such rare and irreparable injuries when her son was born that she now has to wear a stoma which is an opening on the tummy that allows waste to leave the body. In this podcast Gill shares how she struggled to cope with a…

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Ep 1: Ed Accura: Tackling his fears and the myths over race and swimming 23:06

4y ago23:06

23:06

This is the debut episode of the Brilliant Resilient Club Podcast! And we kick off with an appropriately brilliant guest. Ed Accura overcame his lifelong fear of water to learn to swim at the age 53. He was held back by myths about black people and swimming. Ed documented his swimming journey in his first film Blacks Can’t Swim and in his sequel, e…

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Introducing......the Brilliant Resilient Club Podcast 2:15

4y ago2:15

2:15

The Brilliant Resilient Club is a podcast dedicated to people who push past their physical comfort zone to gain mental resilience. Host Bhavani Vadde speaks to some amazing individuals who’re dealing with some big challenges - trauma, loss, illness - but rather than be defeated, challenged themselves something physical and as a result now feel bett…

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Episode 4: Depression 6:24

6+ y ago6:24

6:24

In this episode I give my thoughts and experiences on the depression that seems to go easily with ADHD.Welcome to ADHD Grown Up, an in-depth and lighthearted look at Adult ADHD. This show aims to create discussion about living with Adult ADHD and have a good time doing it. Visit anchor.fm/adhdgrownup for more information. I will personally thank ne…

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Episode 3: Tools to Remember 10:15

6+ y ago10:15

10:15

In this episode, I go over the main tools I use to keep myself organized through my lack of focus and memory.Welcome to ADHD Grown Up, an in-depth and lighthearted look at Adult ADHD. This show aims to create discussion about living with Adult ADHD and have a good time doing it. Visit anchor.fm/adhdgrownup for more information. I will personally th…

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Episode 2: It’s Not a Disorder 10:56

6+ y ago10:56

10:56

In this episode I discuss why I think that ADHD is a misnomer and is not disorder at all.Welcome to ADHD Grown Up, an in-depth and lighthearted look at Adult ADHD. This show aims to create discussion about living with Adult ADHD and have a good time doing it. Visit anchor.fm/adhdgrownup for more information.I will personally thank new supporters on…

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Episode 1: Hello, World! 13:02

6+ y ago13:02

13:02

I am using this first episode to introduce myself and explain my purpose for this podcast. Welcome to ADHD Grown Up, an in-depth and lighthearted look at Adult ADHD. This show aims to create discussion about living with Adult ADHD and have a good time doing it. Visit anchor.fm/adhdgrownup for more information.I will personally thank new supporters …

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