Join sailing legend Dee Caffari MBE for a very special podcast series celebrating 150 years of the RYA.
Incredible stories from one remarkable community and 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.
We'll be chatting to the people who lived these moments, sharing first-hand accounts, behind-the-scenes insights and stories that have inspired generations.
The RYA 150 Podcast launches Tuesday 16 September – with new episodes every week.
Subscribe now, and celebrate 150 years of boating with us.
HRH The Princess Royal on Sailing, Sport, and the Sea
#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 support and opening the water to more people through programmes like OnBoard and Sailabil...
2 Dec 2025
Technology - What does the future hold for boating?
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 for the Clipper Round the World RaceGarmin Marine Technology Specialist Alex CollardTom Herbert-Ev...
25 Nov 2025
Charting a Legacy: Inside the RYA’s History
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 varied wildly between clubs – to the creation of the Yacht Racing Association and its e...
18 Nov 2025
The Professionals - Taking on the Toughest Oceans
#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- Solo ocean racer and Vendee Globe skipper, reveals what draws her back to the sea time and...
11 Nov 2025
Building Futures: Developing people, passion and possibility in sailing
#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 the water. From instructor to ocean racer and race manager, Hannah Brewis’ journey shows wha...
4 Nov 2025
Britain's Best Places to Sail — From Stunning Coastlines to Scenic Rivers and Beyond.
#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 share a deep connection to the waters of the British Isles. Joining host Dee Caf...
28 Oct 2025
From Superyachts to Super Starts
#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 Olympic coaching, their stories reveal how sailing can open doors you might not hav...
21 Oct 2025
From the Pacific to the Poles with Emily Penn
#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 extraordinary and unexpected career. She shares how earning her RYA Yachtmaster qualificatio...
14 Oct 2025
The Storm that Changed Sailing - Fastnet '79
#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 challenges. But in 1979, the race would go down in history for very different r...
7 Oct 2025
Sir Ben Ainslie - the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) of Sailing
#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 medallist at Atlanta 1996 to his record run of consecutive golds in the four Olympics that follow...
30 Sept 2025
Racing the Future - Britain’s modern Olympic Sailing Champions
#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 champion, navigating a brand-new discipline and proving that fast learning and bold ambition can...
23 Sept 2025
The legacy that shaped British Olympic Sailing - Improvised campaigns to a medal-winning machine.
#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 medal alongside Tony Morgan in 1964. Rod Carr CBE, former coach, Performance Director and CEO of t...
10 Sept 2025
Celebrate 150 years of boating with us - The RYA 150 Podcast
#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-hand accounts, behind-the-scenes insights, and inspiring stories from the people who lived them. ...
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