H2O Podcast

By BBC Radio SolentSports

H2O Podcast episodes

November 13, 2018 QE2's final departure from Southampton (archive from 2008). 13 Nov, 2018
On 11th of November 2008, the iconic liner QE2 left Southampton on her final voyage, bound for a new life as a floating hotel in Dubai.
On the day, BBC Radio Solent had reporters at strategic points along and on Southampton Water.
In a special programme, memories of special times on board were shared by those who sailed, worked and watched her.
There are recollections of her time in the Falklands and reactions from those who gathered on the waterside to watch her leave.
Podcast produced by Neil Sackley.
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1 hr 25 min
November 09, 2018 Route du Rhum and Maiden sets sail
On this week’s edition, mixed fortunes in the Route du Rhum and Maiden sets sail for her world tour.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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24 min
November 02, 2018 Route du Rhum. 2 Nov. 2018
On this week’s edition, Alex Thomson and Jack Trigger look ahead to the 40th anniversary Route du Rhum. Also the map of World War 1 shipwrecks is launched, new rules on sailing in restricted visibility off Cowes have been introduced, and from the archive, the world famous comedian who polished his act whilst working at a shipwrights in the south.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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16 min
October 26, 2018 Red Funnel ferry collision. 26 Oct, 2018
On this week’s edition, a Red Funnel car ferry is involved in a collision and runs aground.
Plus, Trafalgar Day, a call to ban INEOS Team UK from the America’s Cup. Poole lifeboat, no Type 26's for Porstmouth and It's the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest sea rescues conducted by a single unsupported helicopter.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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33 min
October 12, 2018 USS Harry S Truman. 12 Oct, 2018
On this week’s edition, a massive visitor to the Solent, virtual sailing and a family’s plan to row the Atlantic.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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20 min
October 05, 2018 Tug Calshot
On this week’s edition jets land on the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time, a Wight Link deck officer is decorated and from the archives we go on a tour of historic tug Calshot.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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17 min
September 28, 2018 Maiden returns to the Boat Show. 28 Sept, 2018
Maiden makes a triumphant return to the Southampton Boat Show with Tracy Edwards MBE.
Also a competitor in the Golden Globe race is rescued, we hear about a couple’s challenge to visit every RNLI station in the UK and 14 Royal Navy P2000s have been on exercise in the Solent.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
email: [email protected].
21 min
September 21, 2018 Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival cancelled. 21 Sept, 2018
The end of the line for the Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival. Also we hear from the teenager from Warsash who sailed round the Isle of Wight for charity, an adventurer prepares for a round the world voyage and a cross Solent ferry operator goes green.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
email: [email protected].
30 min
September 14, 2018 Sailing dropped from 2024 Paralympic Games. 14 Sept, 2018
Reaction from Geoff Holt MBE as sailing is once again dropped from the Paralympic Games.
The 50th Southampton Boat Show opens, Simon LeBon talks about the Tall Ships Youth Trust, we hear from a veteran lifeboat crew member and there’s bad news for the Royal Marines Museum in Portsmouth
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
email: [email protected].
42 min
September 07, 2018 Sir Ben Ainslie. 7 Sept, 2018
This week: Sir Ben Ainslie and his backer talk about their America’s Cup dream.
Also, the Dorset designed AB dinghy class marks its 60 anniversary, Hamble Lifeboat its 50th and Alan Priddy unveils his round the world powerboat. A boat used by disabled youngsters in Dorset is destroyed by fire and we mark Merchant Navy day.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
email: [email protected].
28 min

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