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The podcast that reflects all sailing life in the south and beyond.

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.

H2O Podcast: Live from Calshot Tower

Live from Calshot Tower

BBC Radio Solent - H2O Podcast, Live from Calshot Tower

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh live from the top of Calshot Tower

Record-breaking yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and powerboat champion Shelley Jory-Leigh with all aspects of life on the water, live from Calshot Tower's viewing platform.

This week, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh take the show to Calshot Spit and broadcast live from the top of tower.

They will chat to members of National Coastwatch about their new home and the service they provide to users of the Solent and beyond.

What is a Etchell, and what's special about them? We hear from an enthusiast ahead of their open day.

Exercise Transglobe - the tri-services round the world operation ended this week in Gosport, and we were on the finish line as the yachts came home.

Also this week, Sir Robin meets Merf Owen - the man responsible for a number of recent racing yachts, including Dame Ellen MacArthur's Kingfisher.

There is the second part of our series following the work of the ABP pilots. This week we find out more about the launches they use, which are a bespoke design.

And our Harbour Master of the week is responsible for one of the most beautiful stretched of coastline in the south - Poole Harbour.

The Solent is famous for its rich maritime heritage and The H2O Show covers covers all aspects of life on the water - leisure business and sport. Whether you are a sailing professional or just like watching the boats go by, the programme will have somethign to appeal to you.

The H2O Show is also available as a podcast and you can get regular news and updates from the programme on Facebook.

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