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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: Life on the water

Life on the water

BBC Radio Solent - H2O Podcast, Life on the water

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh with life on the water in the south.

Record-breaking yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston & powerboat champion Shelley Jory-Leigh with all aspects of life on the water.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Shelley Jory-Leigh with all aspects of life on the water in the south.

Shelley reflects on her return to powerboat racing last weekend in the new Superstock season.

Our reporter Stephen Stafford takes a look behind the scenes at the diving museum in Gosport.

Sailor Alan Priddy tells us about the planned welcome party for his beloved Lively Lady for her return to Port Solent next week.

And our series looking ahead to the 80th anniversary of the Round the Island race continues as Sir Robin chats with the Admiral of the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, Olympic bronze medallist and great lover of the race - Robin Aisher

Tracey Clarke & producer Neil spend the day at the International SeaWork exhibition in Southampton, and Geoff Holt MBE finds out how easy it is to keep a lifejacket in working order.

We help Bembridge Sailing Club celebrate it’s 125th anniversary and look ahead to the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s Biscay Challenge which starts this weekend.

Plus Reham Khan has the detailed weekend sailing forecast.

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.

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

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