Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 39m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Conversations with innovators, inventors, scientists, adventurers and inspirational sailors all working towards a cleaner, greener sailing and marine industries.

Hosted by Clean Sailors founder, Holly Manvell.

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S2E12 Boats, Waste and the Future of Circular Design with VAAN Yachts

May 15, 2026 57m

What happens to boats when they reach the end of their life? As thousands of vessels across Europe (and indeed, the world) face retirement each year, the marine industry is confronting an important…

S2E11 S2. Ep.11 - When Washing Boats Might Be Breaking The Law, with Sarah Wallbank - August Race

Apr 21, 2026 50m

There’s a quiet contradiction at the heart of modern sailing.We head out onto the water because we love the ocean - its freedom, its beauty, its power. And yet, in the most routine moments, whether…

S2E10 S2. Ep.10 - Whatever the Weather with meteorologist Tom Harrison

Mar 09, 2026 1h 3m

We are obsessed with the weather. This obsession has served us very well over thousands of years - ultimately for the purposes of survival - food - crops, grazing, water, safety etc. The weather…

S2E9 S2. Ep.9 - The Wetsuit Waste Problem (And Who's Fixing It) with Circular Flow

Feb 09, 2026 42m

For most of us around the world, wetsuits are a necessity to getting out on and staying in or under the water. There’s an emotional element too - these slippery suits allow us to spend hundreds of…

S2E8 S2. Ep.8 - Building Futures with Small Boats, with The Little Optimist Trust

Dec 27, 2025 1h 2m

Connecting young people to water, the sea, is a topic so close to our hearts. As the bodies of research around ‘Blue Health’ in particular have grown, we better understand that time spent on or near…

S2E7 S2. Ep.7 - with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (Part 2)

Dec 16, 2025 34m

PART 2/2Sir Robin Knox-Johnston made history in 1968-69 as the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world, an achievement that secured his legendary status in the sailing world. He then…

S2E7 S2. Ep.7 - with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (Part 1)

Dec 16, 2025 47m

PART 1/2This sailor and podcast guest needs no introduction, but he deserves one.Sir Robin Knox-Johnston made history in 1968-69 as the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world, an…

S2E6 S2. Ep.6 - Sustainability in Sailmaking with Quantum Sails

Jul 11, 2025 36m

When it comes to sustainability, sailing and marine has faced scrutiny like most other industries, notably on the topic of end-of-life materials.Since 1996, Quantum Sails has been working on sail…

S2E5 S2. Ep.5 - On Polar Sailing and a Changing Climate with Skip Novak

Jun 06, 2025 49m

We've explored the changing Arctic in a couple of our our Clean Sailors podcasts to date, but what about Antarctica and the Southern Ocean; what is it like and how is it changing?There is no other…

S2E4 S2. Ep.4 - Connecting Crew for Humanitarian Purpose with Relief Crew Foundation

May 08, 2025 40m

The marine industry, and superyachting in particular, is renowned for cultivating exceptional skills and high standards. In this episode, Holly sits down with Sam Stewart, founder of the Relief Crew…

S2E3 S2. Ep.3 - Less Impact, More (Sailing) Adventure with Doyle Sails

Apr 26, 2025 32m

Doyle Sails is one of the most competitive sailmakers on the planet. With the likes of SailGP as one of the main classes they serve, it's fair to say they've got some of the coolest clients and…

S2E2 S2. Ep. 2 - The Second Life of Royal Navy Liferafts

Apr 16, 2025 30m

What happens to Royal Navy liferafts after they’re retired? This episode explores their surprising second life and a mission to keep them out of landfill.Tune in as we speak with Bob Field of the…

S2E1 S2. Ep. 1 - Kit Without Chemicals with Henri-Lloyd

Apr 08, 2025 42m

Like most things sailing, our kit has undergone massive transformation over the centuries, evolving from heavy, water absorbent natural fabrics like wool and canvas and leather to today's…

S1E25 Ep. 25 - Melting Ice - part 2 with Ella Hibbert

Dec 10, 2024 27m Transcript

Solo sailor, Ella Hibbert, spent this Summer preparing herself and her boat for her upcoming non-stop single-handed circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle; a world-first.But in Ella's own words, 'this…

S1E24 Ep. 24 - Representing European Marine with Philip Easthill, European Boating Industry

Dec 02, 2024 30m

Based in Brussels, European Boating Industry represents the European leisure marine industry in Europe. Over 6 million boats are kept in European waters, and we’ve over 10,000 marinas - the industry…

S1E23 Ep. 23 - A Sailor and a Scientist on Recycling Old Sails

Nov 18, 2024 44m Transcript

Sails. There are millions of them in circulation on our planet, and just as many heading into landfill each year. Currently, there aren’t any formal recycling schemes to be found anywhere in the…

S1E22 Ep. 22 - Small Galley, Big (Clean) Nourishment with Sarah Powell

Nov 05, 2024 45m

So far, the 'clean' in Clean Sailors has meant challenging ourselves and the sailing marine industry to become more environmentally aware and sound.For this podcast, we are looking at ‘clean’ from…

S1E21 Ep. 21 - Testing Technology with The Turner Twins

Oct 14, 2024 39m Transcript

Now, The Turner Twins may need little introduction. With various adventures and accolades; land, sea and sky, they’ve tried, tested, endured and pushed both themselves and resources to the…

S1E20 Ep. 20 - From Sails to Refugee Shelters with Angela Abshier

Aug 27, 2024 40m Transcript

As we know, sails are strong and durable, built to withstand some of Earth’s toughest environments; UV light, saltwater and wind.Made from complex synthetic materials, sails aren’t formally recycled…

S1E19 Ep. 19 - On a Bullet-Proof Composite That is *Actually* Recyclable, with Jeroen Wats, ExoTechnologies

Jul 24, 2024 44m Transcript

End of life boats... With an estimated 30,000 tons of composite waste from old boats being discarded in European landfills annually, alone, we know this continues to be an issue or an opportunity for…

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