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Edward Heath on his book, Sailing: A Course of My Life (1975)

Genre

Interview

Former Prime Minister Edward Heath discusses his book, Sailing: A Course of My Life. He describes the process of writing the book, the problems he faced, and the reasons behind the publication. He explains...

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Talking Sport: Sailing Special from the Burghfield Sailing Club (1981)

Talking Sport: Sailing Special from the Burghfield Sailing Club. It is the 21st anniversary of the Club. An interview with Lenz Smith and other members of the Sailing Club. They talk about the history,...

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Naomi James on Round Britain Race (1982)

Genre

Interview

Sailors Naomi James and her husband Rob on Naomi’s decision to retire from competitive sailing after winning the Round Britain Race. Female interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

America win sailing cup in court case (1989)

Genre

Interview

A court in New York has taken the America’s Cup sailing trophy away from New Zealand and awarded it to the USA. Tom Mitchell of the America’s Cup organising committee in the US gives his reaction to...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Sir Fred Bolton on the alternative construction of sailing ships (1979)

Genre

Interview

Sir Fred Bolton of the Ship and Marine Technology Requirements Board, on two studies the board has commissioned into the alternative construction of sailing ships, using conventional sail, wind turbine and...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Boat wreck during round the world competition (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with a sailor about his boat being wrecked on an unidentified island during a round the world single-handed race, although he hopes to complete the course. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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Peter de Savary on America’s Cup loss (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with British entrepreneur and yachtsman Peter de Savary after Britain was unsuccessful in its challenge for the America’s Cup after the Australia team won the sailing contest. Male interviewer...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

John Newell on Round the World yacht race (1978)

Genre

Interview

John Newell, a crewman aboard Robin Knox-Johnston’s yacht, is interviewed following the return of the yacht from the Round the World race. He talks about returning home, and passing competitor Eric...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Chay Blyth and family feared lost at sea (1984)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the wreckage found off Cornwall which was believed to be a section of the craft of Briton Chay Blyth, currently looking to break the world record sailing through Cape Horn, it turned out to be...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Robin Knox-Johnston on Round the World yacht race (1978)

Genre

Interview

Robin Knox-Johnston is interviewed following his return from the Round the World yacht race. He answers questions on the overtaking of competitor Eric Camberley and the effect of the mast breaking in the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio