RYA 150 Podcast

#podcastclips #sailing #royalfamily  #princessanne  Our 150th anniversary podcast series wraps up this week with a very special conversation with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who has served as RYA President for over 35 years. Recorded at St James’s Palace, Her Royal Highness reflects on the RYA’s evolution, from the origins of rules-based racing to today’s focus on accessibility, club su...

Sailing and boating have always evolved — but today, technology is transforming the sport faster than ever. From ocean-racing fleets connected mid-Pacific to high-performance foiling stadium racing, the tools and techniques shaping our time on the water are changing dramatically. In this episode, we hear from three specialists who see this transformation up close: Max Rivers , Deputy Race Manager...

Discover the remarkable journey of the Royal Yachting Association and its 150 years of guiding British boating through innovation, transformation and cultural change.   In this episode, maritime and dinghy historian Dougal Henshall uncovers the breakthroughs and pivotal moments that shaped the sport as we know it today.  From the early days of yacht racing – when boats started at anchor and rules...

#podcastclips #podcast #sailing #boating  What does it take to thrive at sea when the waves are high, the sleep is short and the stakes couldn’t be higher? In this weeks episode, two of Britain’s most accomplished offshore sailors, Pip Hare and Abby Ehler share what it truly means to be a professional sailor on the toughest oceans on the planet while shaping the future of the sport. Pip Hare-  Sol...

#podcast #sailing #sailinglife #jobsearch  What if a summer job by the water could spark a lifelong career? What if a childhood hobby turned into a chance to travel the world? What if sailing wasn’t just a sport, but a future? In this episode, Dee Caffari is joined by three people proving that sailing and boating can shape skills, spark confidence and create extraordinary careers, both on and off...

#sailing #boating #inland #coastal #sail  Where is the best place to sail in Britain?  It’s a deceptively simple question — and one that sparks passionate debate among our podcast panellists who have extensive knowledge of our coastlines, lochs and inland waterways.  This episode brings together sailors and boating enthusiasts whose lives and sailing styles couldn’t be more different, yet all shar...

#podcast #sailing #boating #superyacht #olympicsailing  Not everyone’s career starts with a plan. For some, it begins with a leap — a decision to swap the predictable for the possible.  In this RYA 150 podcast episode, Dee Caffari meets three people whose working lives were transformed by the sea.  From the luxury decks of superyachts, to beach club instructing, to the high performance world of Ol...

#sailing #podcast #environment #adventure What happens when a sailing adventure changes everything?  For Emily Penn, what started as a journey across the Atlantic and Pacific turned into a lifelong mission that would lead her from the water to small island beaches and into global policy rooms.  In this episode, Emily explores with Dee Caffari how a love of the ocean can evolve into an extraordinar...

#yachtracing #sailing #podcast  The Fastnet Race is meant to be a test of skill and endurance – a prestigious offshore race on one of the sport’s toughest courses. To this day, it remains a bucket list challenge for many.  In 1979, it became a tragedy that reshaped safety at sea.  Rescue to the rescue   Iconic, tough and respected worldwide – the Fastnet Race is one of offshore racing’s ultimate c...

#olympic #benainslie #goldmedal #london2012 Sir Ben Ainslie is not only the most decorated Olympic sailor in history, but also one of Britain’s greatest sporting figures. In this episode, he reflects on the fierce competitiveness, resilience and attention to detail that carried him from teenage prodigy to four-time Olympic champion.  From his breakthrough as the youngest-ever British sailing medal...

#sailing #olympic #medals What does it take to reach the very top – and stay there?   In this inspiring episode, three of Britain’s finest sailors from recent Games reflect on their journeys to Olympic and Paralympic gold, the challenges along the way and the legacy they’re building for the next generation. Ellie Aldridge MBE made history at Paris 2024 as the first ever Olympic kiteboarding champi...

#sailing #olympic #gold #medals How did Great Britain rise to become the world’s most successful Olympic sailing nation? In this opening episode, three pivotal voices chart the journey from improvised campaigns to a modern medal-winning machine. Keith Musto OBE recalls the 1960s breakthrough when he defied convention, prioritising fitness and structured training to clinch an unexpected silver meda...

#sailing #boating #sport #rya Discover incredible stories from a remarkable community and explore a century and a half of adventure on the water. From Olympic triumphs to the 1979 Fastnet storm that changed sailing forever… From pioneering women breaking barriers to the cutting-edge technology shaping our future… Hosted by record-breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE, each episode brings you first-...