H2O Podcast

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H2O Podcast episodes

September 27, 2019 Historic boat sails back into Portsmouth
Steam Pinnace 199 was built in 1908 and was one of over 600 similar vessels used by the Royal Navy at the time.
She is the last functional example of her type and as with many vessels and is fresh from her latest restoration in Gosport.
As with so many examples of the historic fleet, 199 has quite a back story. Even down to her name.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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24 min
September 20, 2019 Alex Thomson's bid for sailing's biggest prize
Gosport sailor Alex Thomson is on a mission to win the 2020 Vendee Globe. If he achieves his ambition, he will be the first British sailor to win the grueling race.
In 2019 Alex took delivery of the boat that he hopes will sail him into the record books.
In this podcast, find out what happened when Alex took the BBC's Tony Husband for a spin on the Solent.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley
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12 min
September 13, 2019 2019 World Cup Sailing Series medals
3 medals for British sailors in World Cup series in Japan and the GB rowers compete for Olympic places.
Also, iFly15 has been in the Solent, Christchurch Sailing Club opens its new accessible facilities and Jeanne Socrates becomes the oldest person ever to circumnavigate the globe completely unassisted.
Plus a flavour of the the Southampton Boat Show.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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21 min
September 04, 2019 NCI Calshot Tower Coastwatch Station
The team at NCI Calshot keep an eye on one of the UK's busiest stretches of water from a unique vantage point, 112 ft above Calshot Spit.
During daylight hours they maintain a continuous visual watch from Ryde to Cowes, from Fawley across to Netley. From kayakers to the ferries, personal water craft to sailors in Cowes Week or the Round the Island Race, nothing moves that they are not aware of.
On this podcast hear from some of the volunteers, discover the look out's history and find out how they were recognised with a Queens Award in 2019.
Podcast presented and produced by Neil Sackley.
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35 min
September 01, 2019 Clipper Round the World Race
On this edition we’re with some of the crews and skippers taking part in the 19/20 Clipper Round the World Race.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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57 min
August 26, 2019 Cowes Powerboat Festival
This edition is in Cowes, the home of powerboat racing ahead of the 2019 festival.
UKOPRA officer Dorian Griffith talks about powerboating under the new governing body, the history and the future of his sport.
Race veteran Shelley Jory-Leigh reflects on her experiences of the Cowes - Torquay endurance race and the brand new team driving 'Pippa' give us an insight into running a powerboat campaign.
Podcast presented and produced by Neil Sackley.
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33 min
August 19, 2019 Sail GP in Cowes
This year, teams have been competing in the new SailGP series.
It’s an International competition which is an America's Cup type in shore racing series.
Having started in Sydney, the series went to San Fransisco & New York before landing in Cowes for the first European round.
In this podcast, we go behind the scenes as the Great Britain team train on a simulator and the skippers give their reaction to the racing in Cowes.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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25 min
August 13, 2019 1979 Fastnet Race remembered
It’s 40 years since a storm ravaged the Fastnet race.
Fifteen competitors and four others lost their lives in 1979 when gale force winds hit the fleet.
Of the 303 boats that started from Cowes, only 87 finished the race. 5 sank and 22 were abandoned.
The BBC’s Anjana Gadgil and Sally Taylor have been speaking to some of those who were involved in that race.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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1 hr 4 min
August 02, 2019 Eilidh McIntyre in Tokyo
Previewing the 48th Fastnet Race. Team GB’s Eilidh McIntyre and her bid for the Olympic squad, we’re on board the 4th new RFA tanker to come into service, Weymouth celebrates 150 years of its lifeboat station and a paddleboarder’s 1000 mile challenge
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.
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45 min
July 30, 2019 Cowes Classic 2019
With 143 yachts competing in 17 classes, the Cowes Classic regatta organised by the Royal London Yacht Club, is one of the most spectacular of the year.
Racing was suspended on day 2 due the adverse weather conditions, but we caught up with the organisers and some of the competitors on Monday afternoon, following a near perfect opening day.
Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley
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Pic: Tim Jeffreys
30 min

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