H2O Podcast

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H2O Podcast episodes

June 22, 2018 Thundercats. 22 June, 2018
This week we’re with the Thundercats.
Plus there’s a new regatta for Southampton. We meet a prospective Vendee Globe competitor, Team GB coach Elliott Willis looks ahead to Tokyo, a hopes for a new National Coastwatch lookout in Dorset.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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46 min
June 14, 2018 Robin Knox-Johnston in conversation. 14 June, 2018
On June the 14th 1968, Robin Knox Johnston set sail from Falmouth.
On his epic voyage he feared attack by sharks, faced mountainous seas in the southern ocean, was missing for almost 4 months and had appendicitis.
Against all odds, he returned to Falmouth 10 and a half months later a hero.
To mark the 50th anniversary, Neil Sackley has been talking to Sir Robin for this special podcast.
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1 hr 33 min
June 08, 2018 Poole Harbour Boat Show. 8 June 2018
This week we’re at the Poole Harbour Boat Show. Poole Harbour commissioners explain how the show has grown over the years and The Ocean Brothers reflect on their epic Atlantic row.
Also, the man who lovingly restores powerboats, hear from Poole gig rowing club and the Poole Bay MVS.
Plus the historic Harmsworth Trophy is up for grabs again this year, one of the UK last surviving steam ships has been given a special recognition, the latest race in the Clipper Round the World Race gets underway, and will the new Type 26 frigates be based in Portsmouth?
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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58 min
June 01, 2018 Classic powerboat restored. 1 June, 2018
This week, a new owner for the Volvo Ocean Race.
Plus, the new addition to the Red Funnel cross Solent fleet comes a step closer, we meet the owner restoring a powerboat on the Hamble, the crew of a tanker that exploded 25 years ago are remembered and we meet a watersports instructor.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
email: [email protected].
39 min
May 26, 2018 RMS Queen Mary - A Queen's Final Farewell
On October 31st 1967, RMS Queen Mary left Southampton for the last time. She was bound for a new life in Long Beach California.
After 31 years in service for Cunard, it was an emotional farewell for a much loved liner.
She arrived in Long Beach on December 9th 1967, and work started to convert her into a hotel and conference centre. She opened her doors to the public on May 8th 1971.
This documentary was first published in October 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of her final voyage.
1 hr
May 25, 2018 Hovercraft. 25 May, 2018
We’re at the Hovercraft museum at Lee on the Solent ahead of their open weekend.
Also, a 50 year old safety message gets a reboot and records tumble in the latest leg of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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40 min
May 18, 2018 Life on the Water. 18 May, 2018
The RNLI & MCA take part in the world's largest disaster simulation exercise in Hampshire.
We’ve been on board the refitted Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas
And we meet a 96 year old who lives on his boat in Gosport.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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15 min
May 11, 2018 Isle of Wight. 11 May, 2018
This week we’re in Cowes ahead of a brand new regatta – and the yacht haven is promising a fun weekend on the water.
Also we visit a boat club based in Portsmouth harbour, find out what makes a super yacht ‘super’, we board a houseboat and step inside the UK’s largest dry stack.
Plus there’s a shock leg win in the Volvo Ocean Race
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
Email: [email protected]
49 min
May 08, 2018 HMS Victory
In an episode from 2015, to mark the warship's 250th anniversary Sir Robin Knox-Johnston boards HMS Victory.
He looked back at her colourful past, found out how the sailors lived on board and what the future holds for the Royal Navy’s most famous ship.
This podcast was first published in May 2015.
47 min
May 04, 2018 Push the Boat Out. 4 May 2018
This week we’re hosted by the East Dorset Sailing Club as Push The Boat Out kicks off for 2018.
Also this week, the launch of the workplace challenge, we get fit on a stand up paddleboard, meet the Solent Dolphins and board the M/V Alison MacGregor.
Plus the latest from the Clipper and Volvo races and we look ahead to Bart’s Bash.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
email: [email protected]
43 min

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