Children from Primary Schools across the Island enjoyed going back in time to 1939 recently. With activities organised by the IW Council Heritage Service based at Carisbrooke Castle Museum this annual event lets today’s children understand just how things were in 1939/1940 and how war time life was much different
2016 sees the 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (D of E).Created by the Duke, with support from Sir John Hunt, the Award commenced in 1956. Originally for boys and young men it was opened up to girls and young women soon after. Participants on the Island were
Entry List-Skipper/Boat name 1. BAKER Andrew / #SEACHANGE 2. BIARNES Vincent / GUYOTENVIRONNEMENT 3. CHABAGNY Thierry / GEDIMAT 4. CHERRY Nick / REDSHIFT 5. CLOAREC Damien / SAFERAIL 6. DALIN Charlie / SKIPPERMACIF 2015 7. DOUGUET Corentin / SOFINTHER – UN MAILLOTPOUR LA VIE 8. DUTREUX Benjamin / TEAM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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