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H2O Podcast

BBC Radio Solent•www.bbc.co.uk
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We meet the people for whom being on the water is a way of life. From sailing to cruise ships, power boating, windsurfing, canoeing and more this podcast has something for you.

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Episodes

Yacht Stormvogel

On this edition, skipper Graeme Henry takes us for a tour on board the famous yacht Stormvogel before she took part in the 2021 Fastnet Race Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Aug 20, 2021•20 min

Sir Chay Blyth CBE BEM

On August 6th 1971 Chay Blyth sailed into Hamble having completed the ‘impossible’ voyage. He completed a circumnavigation of the globe, travelling west against the prevailing winds in 292 days on board British Steel. 50 years on Sir Chay reflects on that voyage, why he did it and has some advice for those planning their own epic adventure. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Aug 13, 2021•17 min

Cowes Week 2021

After the Covid pandemic caused the cancellation in 2020, Cowes Week, the world's most famous sailing regatta returned for its 195th edition. On this podcast, regatta director Laurence Mead explains how the Royal Yacht Squadron in intrinsic to the event, how the Royal family’s Drago class yacht Bluebottle has been restored, Pip Hare has advice for the students from the Greig Academy and why a Royal Navy minesweeper has been in The Solent. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2...

Aug 06, 2021•25 min

Personal watercraft

They’re great fun but not everyone’s a fan. Responsible users of personal watercraft are saying that a minority of users are giving the rest of them a bad name. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jul 30, 2021•17 min

RNLI: Label Your Kit

Lymington RNLI is urging water users to label their kit in a bid to stop unnecessary call outs. Abandoned dinghies, kite and wind surfing gear have all triggered searches only for the owners to be found alive and well in a local pub or at home. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jul 23, 2021•11 min

Historic chandlery

After 500 years in London, Arthur Beale has become the first chandlery to open in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. MD Hugh Taylor talks about the brand’s history and Hannah Prowse from Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust reveals how the partnership came about. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jul 16, 2021•16 min

MV Freedom

The Friends of MV Freedom which is based in Weymouth, provide access to the sea for people living with disability. Their trips can change people’s lives. Volunteer skipper Dirk Aldous talks about the history of the charity, their brand new vessel and their Queens Award for Voluntary Service. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jul 09, 2021•23 min

Round the Island Race 2021

After the first ever peace time cancellation, the world famous Round the Island Race is back for 2021 and it’s 90th anniversary edition. For the thousands taking part in the race around the Isle of Wight, they will be in the biggest participation event to be held in the UK since before March 2020. The Island Sailing Club’s Dave Atkinson is the race organiser. He talks about the legacy of the race, the dangers of relying on technology and the challenges of organising a huge event in uncertain tim...

Jul 02, 2021•15 min

UKSA

On this edition, UKSA CEO Ben Willows talks about the importance of the UK Sailing Academy to the maritime industry and to the Isle of Wight’s youngsters. How world class and record-breaking sailors use their facilities alongside primary schools. And how their new sea.change initiative is designed to encourage teenagers into maritime careers. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jun 25, 2021•23 min

10 years of Wetwheels

On this edition, the founder of the charity Wetwheels Geoff Holt MBE talks about the first decade of the project that offers a unique opportunity for disabled and disadvantaged people of all ages - including those with multiple, profound and complex impairments - to access the water. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jun 18, 2021•28 min

Southampton Sailing Club

Christopher Waddington, chief instructor at Southampton Sailing Club talks about the club’s history, its enviable location and post Covid plans. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jun 04, 2021•22 min

Sailing Wellness

On this edition we hear from Simon Collyer who’s set up an initiative exploring sailing wellness. Simon talks about his project and how sailors from the Olympics and Paralympics are involved. And he talks about growing up sailing off the Essex coast.

May 21, 2021•15 min

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

On this edition we’re hearing about 2 of the most historic vessels ever to set sail from Portsmouth. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has spent the last year updating the visitor experiences at HMS Victory and at the Mary Rose museum, and we’ve been to have a look. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

May 14, 2021•14 min

Sailing with multiple sclerosis

On this edition, hear from people living with multiple sclerosis who have taken part in a sailing day organised by the charity Oceans of Hope UK. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

May 07, 2021•22 min

Buckler's Hard

On this edition, we’re by the waterside in an historic New Forest boat building site. The Honourable Mary Montagu-Scott DL talks about the history and present day of Buckler’s Hard. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Apr 30, 2021•17 min

Royal Southern Yacht Club

The Royal Southern Yacht Club’s rear commodore sailing and flag officer Paul Ward talks about the challenges of running a programme during and after the pandemic, and the positives of lockdown. Also the J/ classes, the club’s youth programme and having HRH Prince Phillip as club patron. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Apr 23, 2021•24 min

RNLI coxwain retires after 51 years

With 2 two bravery awards and an MBE to his name, Peter Huxtable has recently hung up his wellies and handed back his RNLI pager, after an amazing 51 years service. Described by his colleagues as a ‘legend’, Peter is credited with saving 449 lives in the years since he first joined up with the Shoreham lifeboat. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Apr 16, 2021•22 min

Pip Hare's Vendee Globe

In February 2021, Poole based sailor Pip Hare crossed the finish line of the Vendee Globe, having completed the world’s toughest race. BBC Radio Solent has followed Pip in her quest for this goal for 10 years. Steve Harris narrates a special programme telling her story and the story of the race she almost didn’t finish. Music content edited for compliance.

Apr 05, 2021•46 min

Cowes Harbour Master in conversation

Outgoing Cowes harbour master Captain Stuart McIntosh talks about his lifelong love of the water, serving on Donald Trump’s superyacht and the role of the harbour master in Cowes. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Feb 26, 2021•28 min

Prada Cup Final day 4 round up

On this edition, the dream is over for Portsmouth based INEOS Team UK who have lost out to the Italian Luna Rossa team in the Prada Cup. A win on day 3 wasn’t enough for Sir Ben Ainslie’s team who lost the America’s Cup Challenger series 7-1. This is a round up of day 4 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand. Podcast compiled using material provided by Americas Cup and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Feb 21, 2021•45 min

Prada Cup Final day 1 round up

On this edition, day 1 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley using material provided by Americas Cup and Sea View Yacht Club. email: [email protected].

Feb 13, 2021•28 min

Pip Hare completes the Vendee Globe

She’s done it! 95 days 11 hours, 37 and a half minutes after leaving Les Sables-d'Olonne, Pip Hare has crossed the finish line in the Vendee Globe. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Feb 12, 2021•16 min

Pip Hare’s birthday surprise

2000 miles from home in the Vendee Globe, Pip Hare celebrates her birthday with a little help from some familiar voices. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Feb 05, 2021•12 min

Sir Ben Ainslie

On this edition, Sir Ben Ainslie reflects on INEOS Team UK’s America’s Cup campaign so far. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: [email protected]

Jan 29, 2021•11 min

Bob Fisher

Tributes have been paid to Bob Fisher, the Yachting Journalist known as “Mr America’s Cup”, who has died at the age of 85 at his home in Lymington. Bob was himself a world champion sailor, and record-breaking navigator... Close friend Sir Robin Knox Johnston was among those to acknowledge Bob's contributions to the sport, adding Bob was "A great character and a great loss." Dee Caffari MBE said he was "A true legend who will be missed around the globe." and Sir Ben Ainslie paid tribute to Bob fr...

Jan 27, 2021•17 min
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