River Journeys with Conrad Humphreys

River Journeys with Conrad Humphreys

4 Episodes

Join professional yachtsman Conrad Humphreys on his journey sailing down some of Devon's finest rivers and learn more about their fascinating histories.

River Journeys with Conrad Humphreys
  • The River Exe

    Episode 1

    Join yachtsman Conrad Humphreys on his journey sailing down some of Devon's finest rivers.

    In the first episode of the series, Conrad travels down the River Exe in difficult sailing conditions, visiting the Exeter Ship Canal and the town of Topsham, once a thriving port and shipbuilding centre.

  • The River Dart

    Episode 2

    Join yachtsman Conrad Humphreys on his journey sailing down some of Devon's finest rivers.

    In Episode 2, Conrad travels down the River Dart, past Dartmouth Castle and toward the famous Britannia Royal Naval College.

  • The Salcombe Estuary

    Episode 3

    Join Conrad Humphreys on his journey sailing up the Salcombe Estuary.

    In Episode 3, Conrad travels into Salcombe harbour in South Devon, and learns more about the history of the former boat and shipbuilding and sailing port, before heading up the estuary towards Kingsbridge.

  • The River Tamar

    Episode 4

    Join Conrad Humphreys on the final leg of his journey sailing down the River Tamar.

    In the last episode of the series, Conrad travels past the historic port of Plymouth and up the River Tamar. Along the way he catches up with History Hit's very own Dan Snow at Drake's Island, a 6.5-acre island l...