BBC Radio Podcasts from H2O Podcast
Cowes to Torquay: 60 years of powerboating history
Celebrating the Cowes to Torquay powerboat race, which first ran in 1961.
Yacht Stormvogel
Skipper Graeme Henry takes us for a tour on board the famous yacht Stormvogel
Sir Chay Blyth CBE BEM
Sir Chay Blyth reflects on the epic voyage that took him around the globe the wrong way.
Cowes Week 2021
Cowes Week, the world's most famous sailing regatta returned for its 195th edition.
Personal watercraft
Responsible PWC users are saying that a minority are giving the rest of them a bad name.
RNLI: Label Your Kit
The RNLI is urging water users to label their kit in a bid to stop unnecessary call outs.
Historic chandlery
After 500 years in London, Arthur Beale has moved into Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
MV Freedom
The Friends of MV Freedom provide access to the sea for people living with disability.
Round the Island Race 2021
After the first ever peace time cancellation, the Round the Island Race is back for 2021.
UKSA
Ben Willows talks about the impact of the UK Sailing Academy on the maritime industry.
10 years of Wetwheels
The founder of Wetwheels Geoff Holt MBE talks about the success of the powerboat project.
Association Of Sail Training Organisations
ASTO chair Mark Todd talks about the impact of sail training on those who take part.
Southampton Sailing Club
Hear about the club’s history, its enviable location and post Covid plans.
Sailing Wellness
On this edition Simon Collyer talks about his initiative exploring sailing wellness.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
We’re at HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Sailing with multiple sclerosis
The charity Oceans of Hope UK take people living with multiple sclerosis sailing.
Buckler's Hard
We’re by the waterside at the historic New Forest boat building site Buckler's Hard.
Royal Southern Yacht Club
Flag officer Paul Ward talks about the pandemic challenges and the positives of lockdown.
RNLI coxwain retires after 51 years
Peter Huxtable has recently retired from the RNLI after an amazing 51 years service.
Sailing to Fastnet and back in a day
Hear from the MOD70 crew after they smashed the record for the Fastnet course.
Pip Hare's Vendee Globe
In February 2021 Poole based sailor Pip Hare crossed the finish line of the Vendee Globe.
Cowes Harbour Master in conversation
Outgoing Cowes harbour master Captain Stuart McIntosh in conversation.
Prada Cup Final day 4 round up
Day 4 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.
Prada Cup Final day 3 round up
Day 3 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.
Prada Cup Final day 2 round up
Day 2 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.
Prada Cup Final day 1 round up
Day 1 of the Prada Cup final in New Zealand.
Pip Hare completes the Vendee Globe
After 95 days 11 hours, 37 and a half minutes Pip Hare has finished the Vendee Globe.
Pip Hare’s birthday surprise
Vendee Globe sailor Pip Hare celebrates her birthday with help from some familiar voices.
Sir Ben Ainslie
Sir Ben Ainslie reflects on INEOS Team UK’s America’s Cup campaign so far.
Bob Fisher
Tributes paid to Bob Fisher who has died at the age of 85 at his home in Lymington.
Prada Cup final for INEOS TEAM UK
On this edition, Prada Cup Round Robin
Prada Cup day 3 round up
Capsize drama in the Prada Cup.
Prada Cup day 2 round up
3 wins out of 3 for INEOS TEAM UK in the Prada Cup.
Prada Cup underway
A textbook start for Ineos Team UK in New Zealand.
Pip Hare in the Southern Ocean
Pip Hare in conversation from the Southern Ocean in the Vendee Globe.
Vendee Globe 2020 ready
Sailors Alex Thompson and Pip Hare make final preparations for the 2020 Vendee Globe.
RYA Youth Sailing Regattas
On this edition: the RYA’s youth regattas are back.
Sir Ben Ainslie’s Americas Cup Quest
Sir Ben Ainslie CBE and Giles Scott MBE talk about their America's Cup campaign.
Round the Island Race cancelled
The world famous Round the Island Race is cancelled.
RYA Keelboat Academy
Applications open for the RYA Keelboat Academy.
Team GB Sailors Eilidh McIntyre and Ali Young
Team GB sailors Eilidh McIntyre and Ali Young talk about not being in Tokyo.
Summer on the Water
British Marine's Summer on the Water and Geoff Holt MBE DL talks about shielding
The thrill of sailing when you’re blind
Blind sailor Kate Healey talks about her passion for being on the water.
Alex Thompson back in training for Sailing’s Vendee Globe
Round the world sailor Alex Thomson back in training for 2020 Vendee Globe.
Independent lifeboat appeals for new members
GAFIRS independent lifeboat looks for new members and a chat with Jack Trigger.
Cowes Week 2020 regatta cancelled
Cowes Week 2020 is cancelled and a stark warning from paraplegic sailor Geoff Holt MBE DL
Salvage operation at RMS Titanic
Salvage work can take place on the wreck of Titanic to search for the Marconi telegraph.
Sailing resumes after coronavirus
The RYA and RNLI react to the news of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions
Sailing Club Diaries
The RYA's training webinars and lockdown diaries from the south’s sailing clubs
Sailing in the coronavirus lockdown
The RYA tell us about E sailing. And are clubs & sailing schools still operating?
Sailmaker helps coronavirus medics with PPE
A New Forest based sailmaker uses its expertise to make PPE for medics
Isolation tips from a submariner
A former Royal Navy submarine captain give us his tips on self isolating.
Coronavirus pauses the Clipper Race
The 2019/20 Clipper Race is paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trinity House
Shelley Jory-Leigh delves into the history of the Corporation of Trinity House.
2020 SailGP in Sydney
Hear from the teams taking part in the opening Sydney round of SailGP 2020
The Seablings Row the Atlantic Ocean
The story of Anna and Cameron McLean's Atlantic row.
The MCA awareness campaign
The MCA information campaign, Hayling Island RNLI, HMS Collingwood 80th and canals.
The dangers faced by fishermen
On this edition, hear about the dangers faced by fishermen doing their job.
British sailing team named for Tokyo Olympics
Hear from some of the Tokyo 2020 sailing squad and Sir Ben Ainslie's America’s Cup boat.
Sailing in the J/70
The J/70 is one of the most competitive sailing classes in the world.
Historic boat sails back into Portsmouth
Steam Pinnace 199 was built in 1908 as a service boat for the Royal Navy.
Alex Thomson's bid for sailing's biggest prize
Gosport sailor Alex Thomson is on a mission to win the 2020 Vendee Globe.
2019 World Cup Sailing Series medals
Medals for British sailors in Japan and GB rowers compete for Olympic places.
NCI Calshot Tower Coastwatch Station
The team of volunteers who watch over one of the UK's busiest stretches of water.
Clipper Round the World Race
Crew and skippers discuss sailing around the world ahead of the Clipper Race start.
Cowes Powerboat Festival
Hear from a UKOPRA officer, race veteran Shelley Jory-Leigh and a new team for 2019.
Sail GP in Cowes
Behind the scenes with the Great Britain SailGP team and reaction from the Cowes races.
1979 Fastnet Race remembered
Competitors from the 1979 Fastnet Race speak about their experiences.
Eilidh McIntyre in Tokyo
Previewing the 48th Fastnet Race and Team GB sailor Eilidh McIntyre is in Tokyo.
Cowes Classic 2019
From the 12th annual Cowes Classic regatta.
Tokyo 2020 1 year to go
Team GB sailors Giles Scott MBE and Hannah Mills MBE speak from the Tokyo Olympic venue.
40 years of the Drascombe Coaster
On this edition, we mark the 40 years of the Drascombe Coaster.
Oarsome Chance
On this edition we catch up with the charity Oarsome Chance and board HMS Warrior.
Offshore sailor Pip Hare in conversation
Pip Hare talks about her 10 year programme to qualify for the 2020 Vendee Globe.
Blind Sailing Week
Meet the crew of a boat taking part in the 2019 blind sailing week.
RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta
RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Round the Island Race 2019
The 2019 Round the Island Race.
Seawork International
Hear from exhibitors at the Seawork International exhibition.
Turn to Starboard
A beneficiary of the charity Turn to Starboard talks about the wok of the charity.
Clipper Race crew allocation
Behind the scenes at the 19/20 Clipper Round the World race crew allocation.
Giles Scott MBE
Giles Scott MBE talks about life after Tokyo 2020.
The Gwennili Trust
Hear how the Gwennili Trust help disabled sailors get offshore.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston celebrates
On this edition Sir Robin Knox-Johnston celebrates with thousands of fans.
Sir Robin Knox Johnston's race, 50 years on
Sir Robin Knox Johnston prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his epic voyage.
Clipper Race 19/20 skipper Josh Stickland
On this edition, hear from Southampton based Clipper Race skipper Josh Stickland.
Princess Sofia Trophy regatta golds
A hand full of gold medals for British Sailing from the Princess Sofia Trophy regatta.
Alex Alley in conversation
Gosport based sailor Alex Alley talks candidly about his world record attempt
Maritime Southampton
We take a look at the city of Southampton and talk about how it uses its waters.
A new cruise ship, a new ferry and Sailability. 9 Mar 2019
A new cruise ship, Red Funnel’s new ferry and a Sailability is looking for volunteers.
SailGP starts. 18 Feb, 2019
SailGP starts in Sydney and the Grandads of the Atlantic complete their mammoth row.
Miami World Cup Series round up. 8 Feb 2019
Sailing World Cup series in Miami and a project to renovate Hythe pier.
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede wins the Golden Globe Race. 2 Feb 2019
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede wins the Golden Globe Race and the sailing world cup in Miami.
Weymouth RNLI 150th anniversary. 25 Jan 2019
Weymouth lifeboat marks its 150th anniversary.
Grandads of the Atlantic & Alex Alley. 11 Jan, 2019
We catch up with the Grandads of the Atlantic and Alex Alley starts record attempt.
Archive: The Porthole Mystery. 28 Dec, 2018
A cruise ship steward is sentenced to hang after an actress disappears overboard.
Susie Goodall makes it to land. 14 Dec, 2018
Susie Goodall’s rescue, HMS Queen Elizabeth and much more
Golden Globe Race rescue 7 Dec, 2018
Susie Goodall is rescued from her yacht in the Golden Globe race.
Paddle Steamer Ryde saved. 30 Nov, 2018
Americas Cup, Route du Rhum, Paddle Steamer Ryde and Lymington Sailability.
From Gosport to Guadeloupe (2014)
From the archive,the story of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's 2014 Route du Rhum race.
Alex Thomson’s disappointment as he finishes Route du Rhum. 16 Nov, 2018
On this week’s edition, Alex Thomson receives a huge time penalty.
QE2's final departure from Southampton (archive from 2008). 13 Nov, 2018
How BBC Radio Solent covered the iconic liner QE2 leaving Southampton on her final voyage.
Route du Rhum and Maiden sets sail
Mixed fortunes in the Route du Rhum and Maiden sets sail for her world tour.
Route du Rhum. 2 Nov. 2018
Alex Thomson and Jack Trigger look ahead to the 40th anniversary Route du Rhum.
Red Funnel ferry collision. 26 Oct, 2018
A Red Funnel car ferry is involved in a collision and runs aground.
USS Harry S Truman. 12 Oct, 2018
A massive visitor to the Solent, virtual sailing and a family’s plan to row the Atlantic.
Tug Calshot
From the archives we go on a tour of historic tug Calshot.
Maiden returns to the Boat Show. 28 Sept, 2018
Maiden makes a triumphant return to the Southampton Boat Show with Tracy Edwards MBE.
Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival cancelled. 21 Sept, 2018
The end of the line for the Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival.
Sailing dropped from 2024 Paralympic Games. 14 Sept, 2018
Reaction from Geoff Holt MBE as sailing is once again dropped from the Paralympic Games.
Sir Ben Ainslie. 7 Sept, 2018
Sir Ben Ainslie and his backer talk about their America’s Cup dream.
36th America's Cup launch. 31 Aug, 2018
The 36th America’s Cup is launched in Cowes.
The RS Games. 24 Aug, 2018
From the 25th anniversary RS Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
National Coastwatch in Dorset. 17 Aug, 2018
Some good news this week from National Coastwatch.
Cowes Week. 10 Aug, 2018
It’s Cowes Week, and we’re looking back at the world’s greatest sailing regatta.
Clipper Race finish. 3 Aug, 2018
History is made as the Clipper Race ends in Liverpool.
SS Shieldhall. 27 Jul, 2018
This week from on board SS Shieldhall as the charity celebrates 30 years of ownership.
Round the Island Race review. 13 July, 2018
In this Round the Island Race round up we hear from some of the trophy winners.
Volvo Ocean Race. 6 July, 2018
A dramatic finish to the Volvo Ocean Race.
HMS Alliance
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh tour WWII submarine HMS Alliance.
Welcome to the H2O Podcast
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh are at The Needles lighthouse.
Thundercats. 22 June, 2018
This week we’re with the Thundercats ahead of the Solent long haul event.
Robin Knox-Johnston in conversation. 14 June, 2018
On June 14th 1968 Robin Knox Johnston set sail from Falmouth returning 312 days later.
Poole Harbour Boat Show. 8 June 2018
This week we’re at the Poole Harbour Boat Show.
Classic powerboat restored. 1 June, 2018
We meet the owner restoring powerboat Octopussy on the Hamble.
RMS Queen Mary - A Queen's Final Farewell
For the 50th anniversary of her final voyage we look back at the RMS Queen Mary story.
Hovercraft. 25 May, 2018
We’re at the Hovercraft museum at Lee on the Solent ahead of their open weekend.
Life on the Water. 18 May, 2018
We meet a 96 year old who lives on his boat in Gosport.
Isle of Wight. 11 May, 2018
This week we’re in Cowes ahead of the brand new spring classics regatta.
HMS Victory
To mark the her 250th anniversary in 2015 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston visited HMS Victory.
Push the Boat Out. 4 May 2018
This week we’re at the East Dorset Sailing Club as Push The Boat Out kicks off for 2018.
Freshwater Independent Lifeboat. 27 April 2018
As Freshwater Independent Lifeboat guarantees its future, we meet some of the crew.
Beaulieu Boat Jumble
In a podcast exclusive we go behind the scenes at the Beaulieu Boat Jumble.