Island News

QUAY ARTS- CONTEMPORARY ARTS EXHIBITION

Quay Arts, Newport will be hosting the inaugural Summer Exhibition of the Contemporary British Painting group from the 30th July. Founded in 2013 by Robert Priseman in conjunction with Simon Carter, the group was formed to seek ways to explore and promote current trends in British painting through group exhibitions, talks, publications, art prizes, as well ... read more

CHARLES STANLEY COWES CLASSICS WEEK 2016

As well as the title sponsor, Charles Stanley, the recent Cowes Classics regatta saw a number of sub-sponsors which Charles Stanley as well as those taking part really appreciate these include Kendall’s Fine Art , Cowes and Haines Boatyard. Following Monday’s weather being too rough for many boats to take to the water Tuesday saw ... read more

WIGHT BID ballot result

Over the past weeks businesses within the Tourism Sector on the Island have been deciding whether to support the proposals put forward on how Visit Isle Of Wight should be funded. Local businesses were asked to support financially VIOW so that advertising and marketing of the Island can be maintained. On 13th JulyVIOW issued the ... read more

Princess Royal gives UKSA’s schools sailing initiative the Royal approval

HRH The Princess Royal visited Cowes based Youth Charity, UKSA in celebration of their Year 6 Test the Water programme. As the charity’s Patron, HRH gave her Royal seal of approval for their programme at UKSA, Cowes. UKSA’s Year 6 Test the Water programme has gone from strength to strength. In the last two years ... read more

A GREAT SUMMER EVENT

Every July Island artists and crafts-people open their studios or homes or exhibit in public venues over 11 days. Visitors have the opportunity to meet local artists, see their work and find out more about the techniques they use and the passions which inspire them. Open Studios is a free event and will offer you ... read more

Ladies Day Trophy at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2016

Some of the ingredients of Slingsby Gin. (photo from Slingby) Cowes Week Ltd have announced that nominations are now open for the coveted Ladies Day Trophy and plans to turn Cowes navy and white in a fabulous celebration of women in sailing, this year sponsored by artisan gin brand, Slingsby. Ladies Day will return to ... read more

JUNE & JULY BUSY FOR YACHTING EVENTS

During June La Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro featuring 39 skippers in a four-stage solo grand prix sailed into Cowes with the French teams enjoying, over several days, their Island visit. On the same weekend that the boats taking part in La Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro left Cowes the much larger vessels in the IRC classes ... read more

NAMING OF RED JET 6.

When HRH The Princess Royal, accompanied by the Island’s Lord Lieutenant Martin White, arrived on Cowes Parade at 11.50am on Monday 4th July she was greeted by 300 flag waving pupils from Cowes Primary School. Making her way to Trinity Landing Princess Anne met assembled dignitaries including Andrew Turner MP, Cllr. Charles Chapman, Chairman IW ... read more

‘RACE FOR ALL’ ROUND THE ISLAND-2016.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has given its name as title sponsor to the iconic Round The Island (RTI) yacht race in a 12 year partnership with Island Sailing Club (ISC) and this was recognised in presentations at the annual Press Conference held prior to this year’s race. Jasper Berens from JPMAM has raced in each ... read more

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2016

Peta Stuart-Hunt writes: Entries have closed at a very respectable 1,533 for the 2016 Round the Island Race. The oldest boat competing in this year’s Race is almost certain to be Thalia (Sail #11). Built in 1888, she was one of the last yachts by George Wanhill of Poole who was boatbuilding from the 1850s ... read more