Island News

Prince Michael of Kent- official Race Starter for the RTI Race on 2nd July.

The Island Sailing Club, Cowes is delighted that Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, has been confirmed as the Race Starter for the 2016 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday, 2nd July. Prince Michael will join Race officials on the Royal Yacht Squadron platform to commence the spectacular starting sequence and fire ... read more

2016 SOLITAIRE BOMPARD LE FIGARO

Will Harris, already regarded as an outstanding young talent in single-handed racing, leads Britain’s rookie echelon in this year’s Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro. The Cowes-based Artemis Offshore Academy has confirmed that Harris, alongside fellow Academy hopefuls Hugh Brayshaw and Mary Rook, will take his place on the startline of the Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro – ... read more

IW FESTIVAL 2016 -JUST MORE THAN A MAIN STAGE

Kashmir Café Now in its ninth year, Kashmir Café is a firm favourite at the Isle of Wight Festival. Kashmir Café is run by Island volunteers and all profits go to Quay Arts, the Island’s charitable Arts Centre. They pride themselves on featuring performances from the very best musicians from the island, as well as ... read more

VISTAS AND PANORAMAS OF EAST WIGHT

  Ventnor Botanic Garden is hosting an exhibition of the works of Isle of Wight artists and photographers depicting landscapes and seascapes in the East Wight, until 27th May. Organised by Robin McInnes OBE FRSA it features 75 examples of how the landscape, environmental and social changes over a period of more than200 years have ... read more

30 Minutes added to JPMAM Round the Island Race finish deadline on 2nd July

Race organisers at the Island Sailing Club (ISC), Cowes have taken the unusual decision to amend the finish time of this year’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to help alleviate any concerns competitors may have about being able to complete the Race within the usual time limit of 2200hrs. With entries currently standing ... read more

BREWIN DOLPHIN COMMODORES’ CUP 2016-FLANDERS ENTERS

Although up against multiple team entries from both France and Britain in July’s Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup, the newly announced Flanders Nord team will take on the challenge. This  Flanders Nord team will comprise three leading race boats from the continental North Sea coast: Frans  Rodenburg’s  Elke from the Netherlands, Philippe Bourgeois’ Dunkerque – Les ... read more

HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration

HM The Queen’s official 90th Birthday celebration for Cowes, East Cowes and the surrounding areas is on Sunday 12th June. This free community celebration will take part in Northwood Park, Cowes from 12noon until 5pm  with a special church service on Cowes Parade at 11.00am to start the festivities. The Queen will be represented by ... read more

VOLUNTARY HONOURS

This year’s Community Action IW Awards, which encourage and reward the dedication within the voluntary sector, attracted 60 applications from various charities and volunteer groups on the Island. Following a selection process 24 groups made the final shortlist with three from each of the eight categories being considered. Mike Bulpitt, Chief Executive of Community Action ... read more

Former title sponsor Aberdeen Asset Management Support Cowes Week.

Cowes Week has been given a boost with the announcement that Aberdeen Asset Management has agreed to support the sailing regatta for one more year in 2016 – adding a final chapter to their Cowes Week story. Aberdeen’’s original five year title sponsorship commitment of Cowes Week came to end after the 2015 regatta. The ... read more

Two new Cowes events added to J/70 calendar for 2016

The Royal Yacht Squadron and the Royal Thames Yacht Club will each be hosting a new event on the J/70 calendar this summer. Taking place in Cowes on 21 st and 22 nd May will be the J/70 Southern Area Championships , under the direction of the Royal Thames YC whilst the J/70 Summer Championships ... read more