H2O Podcast BBC Radio Solent

Celebrating the Cowes to Torquay powerboat race, which first ran in 1961.

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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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: h2o@bbc.co.uk