Island News

Andrew Baker to race #SeaChange in the Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro

British solo sailor Andrew Baker has announced his support of UKSA’s inspirational youth development campaign ‘#SeaChange’ during the 2016 Solitaire Bompard Le Figaro, which sails into Cowes next week. #SeaChange provides life-changing opportunities to schools and groups, disadvantaged and disaffected young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and young offenders. A ... read more

15 days to JPMAM Round The Island Race

Everyone you ask has a different response as to why they are interested or taking part in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.It means so many different things to so many different people and there is always that hope that your boat will win the much prized Roman Bowl. Here are a ... read more

CAMPING SECRETS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

Recently launced is a new Isle of Wight camping and caravanning guide which invites visitors to “Come abroad to the Camping Capital of the UK” to discover the Island’s “camping secrets” has been launched by VIOW. “Isle of Wight Pocket Book of Camping Secrets” has been produced by VIOW who have teamed up with Solent ... read more

HRH The Princess Royal To Name Red Jet 6 at Cowes

Red Jet 6, Red Funnel’s new innovative Hi-Speed passenger ferry which is nearing completion at East Cowes, will be named in Cowes on Monday 4 July. This ship will be named by HRH The Princess Royal at a special ceremony alongside Trinity Landing off Cowes Parade, followed by lunch at the Royal Yacht Squadron for ... read more

2016-IW FESTIVAL

Friday headliners Stereophonics were making their third appearance at this year’s IW Festival, although frontman Kelly Jones revealed he had attended as a punter to see Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. They kicked off their 85 minute slot with ‘C’Est la Vie’, ‘I Want To Get Lost With You’ and their initial hit ‘Local Boy ... read more

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