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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: RibEx, Solent IRC Series Domesday Reloaded

RibEx, Solent IRC Series Domesday Reloaded

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Geoff Holt MBE with all aspects of life on the water.

Inspirational yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE with all aspects of life on the water.

Inspirational yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE presents the show that reflects all life on the water in the South

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

This week, Geoff chats to John Derbyshire, RYA Racing Manager about the outcome of ISAF's meeting last week where they confirmed the ten events for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition.

Neil Sackley reports from the RibEx powerboat show in Cowes and John Emmett tells Geoff his latest news.

Tracey Clarke visits the Beaulieu boat jumble and finds a way of saving her aching muscles.

And our series looking ahead to the 80th anniversary of the Round the Island race continues.  This week we take a look at one of the oldest entries into the race.

Jeanne Socrates updates us on her round the world progress on board Nereida.

As the BBC turns back the clock to 1986, we remember the Whitbread round the world yachts returning to Gosport.

Geoff talks to the chairman of the Solent Owners Association about the IRC sumemr series.

Plus Alexis Green has the detailed weekend sailing forecast.

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

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