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

Cowes to Torquay: 60 years of powerboating history

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 RacePodcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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

Yacht Stormvogel

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

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

Sir Chay Blyth CBE BEM

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

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

Cowes Week 2021

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

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

Personal watercraft

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

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

RNLI: Label Your Kit

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

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

Historic chandlery

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

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

MV Freedom

After the first ever peace time cancellation, the world famous Round the Island Race is back for 2021 and it’s 90th anniversary edition.For the thousands taking part in the race around the Isle of Wight, they will be in the biggest participation event to be held in the UK since before March 2020.The Island Sailing Club’s Dave Atkinson is the race organiser. He talks about the legacy of the race, the dangers of relying on technology and the challenges of organising a huge event in uncertain times.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

After the first ever peace time cancellation, the world famous Round the Island Race is back for 2021 and it’s 90th anniversary edition. For the thousands taking part in the race around the Isle of Wight, they will be in the biggest participation event to be held in the UK since before March 2020. The Island Sailing Club’s Dave Atkinson is the race organiser. He talks about the legacy of the race, the dangers of relying on technology and the challenges of organising a huge event in uncertain times. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Round the Island Race 2021

On this edition, UKSA CEO Ben Willows talks about the importance of the UK Sailing Academy to the maritime industry and to the Isle of Wight’s youngsters.  How world class and record-breaking sailors use their facilities alongside primary schools. And how their new sea.change initiative is designed to encourage teenagers into maritime careers. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this edition, UKSA CEO Ben Willows talks about the importance of the UK Sailing Academy to the maritime industry and to the Isle of Wight’s youngsters. How world class and record-breaking sailors use their facilities alongside primary schools. And how their new sea.change initiative is designed to encourage teenagers into maritime careers. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

UKSA

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.

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On this week’s edition: Susie Goodall’s Golden Globe Race rescue, HMS Queen Elizabeth comes home and a shortlist to build the new Type 31e frigates is revealed. There's a new ferry for Portsmouth and restoration projects on HMS Invincible and Falklands landing craft F8.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this week’s edition: Susie Goodall’s Golden Globe Race rescue, HMS Queen Elizabeth comes home and a shortlist to build the new Type 31e frigates is revealed. There's a new ferry for Portsmouth and restoration projects on HMS Invincible and Falklands landing craft F8. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Susie Goodall makes it to land. 14 Dec, 2018

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.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

1979 Fastnet Race remembered

Robin Knox-Johnston

On this edition Sir Robin Knox-Johnston celebrates with thousands of fans, a kidney transplant patient’s plan to sail round the Island, the Royal Navy reveals its plans for D-Day and there’s a new ferry on the Solent.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this edition Sir Robin Knox-Johnston celebrates with thousands of fans, a kidney transplant patient’s plan to sail round the Island, the Royal Navy reveals its plans for D-Day and there’s a new ferry on the Solent. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston celebrates

Cruise

On this week’s edition a brand new cruise ship visits Southampton for her naming ceremony, Red Funnel’s new ferry takes to the water for the first time and a Sailability club is looking for volunteers.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this week’s edition a brand new cruise ship visits Southampton for her naming ceremony, Red Funnel’s new ferry takes to the water for the first time and a Sailability club is looking for volunteers. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

A new cruise ship, a new ferry and Sailability. 9 Mar 2019

Alex Thomson

On this week’s edition, Alex Thomson leads the IMOCAs into Guadeloupe, but receives a huge time penalty.Also, good news for the Lively Lady team, a set back to maiden and we meet the commodore of the Saltern’s sailing club.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this week’s edition, Alex Thomson leads the IMOCAs into Guadeloupe, but receives a huge time penalty. Also, good news for the Lively Lady team, a set back to maiden and we meet the commodore of the Saltern’s sailing club. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Alex Thomson’s disappointment as he finishes Route du Rhum. 16 Nov, 2018

Robin Knox

On this edition, we hear from Sir Robin Knox Johnston as he prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his epic round the world voyage.Also this week, the world's biggest maritime technology event took place in Southampton and plans have been unveiled to use DNA to identify some of the victims of the Titanic disaster. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this edition, we hear from Sir Robin Knox Johnston as he prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his epic round the world voyage. Also this week, the world's biggest maritime technology event took place in Southampton and plans have been unveiled to use DNA to identify some of the victims of the Titanic disaster. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Sir Robin Knox Johnston's race, 50 years on

On this edition, the 2019 Round the Island Race, a SailGP capsize in New York and Princess Anne visits the hovercraft museum.

Round the Island Race 2019

On this edition, hear about the dangers faced by fishermen doing their job, mariners passing Portland Lighthouse will soon get a brighter warning, and we hear from Ocean Youth Trust South. Also hear from two adventurers who are preparing to row not one but two oceans in 2020 and there’s an appeal to find a plaque removed from Poole Lifeboat station.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this edition, hear about the dangers faced by fishermen doing their job, mariners passing Portland Lighthouse will soon get a brighter warning, and we hear from Ocean Youth Trust South. Also hear from two adventurers who are preparing to row not one but two oceans in 2020 and there’s an appeal to find a plaque removed from Poole Lifeboat station. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

The dangers faced by fishermen

The J/70 is one of the most competitive sailing classes in the world. A relatively new class, the J/70 is 22 feet long and is sailed in 25 countries, predominantly in the United States  and Europe. In 2019 the world championships were held in the UK for the first time.In this podcast you’ll hear from the international class association executive director Chris Howell, the skipper of ‘Eat Sleep J Repeat’, the eventual world champions. Also the UK class captain and the lady helm JM7. And the principal race officer talks about putting and event like this on.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

The J/70 is one of the most competitive sailing classes in the world. A relatively new class, the J/70 is 22 feet long and is sailed in 25 countries, predominantly in the United States and Europe. In 2019 the world championships were held in the UK for the first time. In this podcast you’ll hear from the international class association executive director Chris Howell, the skipper of ‘Eat Sleep J Repeat’, the eventual world champions. Also the UK class captain and the lady helm JM7. And the principal race officer talks about putting and event like this on. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Sailing in the J/70

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.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Tug Calshot

The story of Anna and Cameron McLean from Stow on the Wold who wanted to be the first brother and sister ever to row the Atlantic. Throughout 2019, BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Nicky Price has been following their story. Speaking to their family and friends and has kept tracks on their training. She was at the race start in La Gomera to see them off.Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk.

The story of Anna and Cameron McLean from Stow on the Wold who wanted to be the first brother and sister ever to row the Atlantic. Throughout 2019, BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Nicky Price has been following their story. Speaking to their family and friends and has kept tracks on their training. She was at the race start in La Gomera to see them off. Podcast compiled and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk.

The Seablings Row the Atlantic Ocean

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.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Thundercats. 22 June, 2018

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 &amp; 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.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

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 &amp; 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. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Sail GP in Cowes

In this archive edition, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh visit The Needles lighthouse.They hear from Gordon Medlicott, one of the last keepers to live at the lighthouse before it was automated in 1994.Trinity House’s lighthouse manager Warren Clarke is on hand to give them a tour of the famous landmark, and attendant Sean Crane tells them how the light is maintained.

In this archive edition, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh visit The Needles lighthouse. They hear from Gordon Medlicott, one of the last keepers to live at the lighthouse before it was automated in 1994. Trinity House’s lighthouse manager Warren Clarke is on hand to give them a tour of the famous landmark, and attendant Sean Crane tells them how the light is maintained.

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On this edition, we’re at the crew allocation event for the next Clipper Round the World race.You’ll hear from Sir Robin Knox Johnston, three of the skippers and most importantly, a number of crew members who’ll be taking on the Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this edition, we’re at the crew allocation event for the next Clipper Round the World race. You’ll hear from Sir Robin Knox Johnston, three of the skippers and most importantly, a number of crew members who’ll be taking on the Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Clipper Race crew allocation

This week we’re at the Weymouth &amp; Portland National Sailing Academy as the 25th anniversary RS Games draws to a close. Also we hear from the sailor with a unique crowd finding scheme, HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves for the States, we look ahead to Bart’s Bash and tributes to paraplegic sailor Hilary Lister Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.ukPic: Sportography

This week we’re at the Weymouth &amp; Portland National Sailing Academy as the 25th anniversary RS Games draws to a close. Also we hear from the sailor with a unique crowd finding scheme, HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves for the States, we look ahead to Bart’s Bash and tributes to paraplegic sailor Hilary Lister Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk Pic: Sportography

The RS Games. 24 Aug, 2018

On this edition we hear from some of the sailors selected to represent Great Britain in the 2020 Tokyo games and Sir Ben Ainslie tells us about his brand new boat, designed and built with the aim of winning the America’s Cup.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

On this edition we hear from some of the sailors selected to represent Great Britain in the 2020 Tokyo games and Sir Ben Ainslie tells us about his brand new boat, designed and built with the aim of winning the America’s Cup. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

British sailing team named for Tokyo Olympics

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh tour WWII submarine HMS Alliance.

HMS Alliance

In this Round the Island Race round up we hear from some of the trophy winners, including the Gold Roman Bowl winner. And spend time with the Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat as they prepare to go out on patrol.  Plus we have the founder of the Turn to Starboard charity telling us about the plans for their new Gosport centre, we’re on board HMS Bristol at the annual Portsmouth Schools Regatta and Ian Walker tells us about the challenges facing British Sailing. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

In this Round the Island Race round up we hear from some of the trophy winners, including the Gold Roman Bowl winner. And spend time with the Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat as they prepare to go out on patrol. Plus we have the founder of the Turn to Starboard charity telling us about the plans for their new Gosport centre, we’re on board HMS Bristol at the annual Portsmouth Schools Regatta and Ian Walker tells us about the challenges facing British Sailing. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

Round the Island Race review. 13 July, 2018

The 36th America’s Cup is launched in Cowes. Hear from all 4 skippers hoping to lift the oldest trophy in international sport.  Also, the Harmsworth trophy is lifted, the bell from SS Mendi goes home to South Africa and hear about the man who dazzle painted the Royal Navy fleet in the first world war.Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley.email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

The 36th America’s Cup is launched in Cowes. Hear from all 4 skippers hoping to lift the oldest trophy in international sport. Also, the Harmsworth trophy is lifted, the bell from SS Mendi goes home to South Africa and hear about the man who dazzle painted the Royal Navy fleet in the first world war. Podcast produced and presented by Neil Sackley. email: h2o@bbc.co.uk

36th America's Cup launch. 31 Aug, 2018

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