H2O Podcast

BBC Radio Solent

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.

  1. 30.08.2021

    Cowes to Torquay: 60 years of powerboating history

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

    57 Min.

  2. 20.08.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    20 Min.

  3. 13.08.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    17 Min.

  4. 06.08.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    25 Min.

  5. 30.07.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    17 Min.

  6. 23.07.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    11 Min.

  7. 16.07.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    16 Min.

  8. 09.07.2021

    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: h2o@bbc.co.uk

    23 Min.
Alle anzeigen (132)

Info

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.

Informationen

  • Erstellt von
    BBC Radio Solent
  • Jahre aktiv
    2008 - 2021
  • Folgen
    132
  • Bewertung
    Unbedenklich
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2021
  • Sendungswebsite
    H2O Podcast

Mehr von BBC