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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: Southampton Boat Show, Volvo Ocean Race and Suhali

Southampton Boat Show, Volvo Ocean Race and Suhali

BBC Radio Solent - H2O Podcast, Southampton Boat Show, Volvo Ocean Race and Suhali

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

Shelley Jory-Leigh  & Geoff Holt MBE reflect 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.

As the Southampton Boat Show gets underway, Shelley & Geoff chat with Murray Ellis, the show’s managing director.

Record breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari tells Shelley about being appointed by the Royal Navy as an Honorary Commander.

Skipper of Volvo Ocean Race entry Abu Dhabi Ian Walker looks ahead to the start of the race.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks Shelley through the restoration of Suhali, and she takes a tour of Good Heart, the boat she will be going round the world on herself later this year.

Hear about the RYA Sailability regatta and the Thundercat tour that stops off in Weymouth.

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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