Island News

ROLEX FASTNET RACE- ALL SYSTEMS GO.

With a record-sized fleet of 335 in the running, the question ‘who will win the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race’ on handicap is a tough one. As ever, the corrected time prize is raced under IRC, which this year aims to equalise a fleet as diverse as Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze Clark’s VPLP-Verdier 100 Comanche ... read more

AAM COWES WEEK 2015-SHORESIDE

Throughout Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week the town centre and The Parade will have plenty of entertainment for all. Whether you are a competitor just in from a race, an Island resident or a visitor to Cowes there is such a wide choice, everyone should find something to suit them. Music, entertainers, facepainting and Glitter ... read more

VENTNOR FRINGE

Returning for a sixth year and featuring almost 400 performers from around the world, this summer’s Ventnor Fringe, which will run from the 11th – 16th August, promises a packed week of events in more then 20 ‘pop-up’ venues, spread across the town. Empty buildings, halls and shops will be converted into theatres, cabaret clubs ... read more

FROM TOMLINSON’S TO THOMPSON’S

After eight years on the Island working for other people chef Robert Thompson is looking forward to being his own boss in his new venture. Thompson’s based on the corner of Town Lane and South Street in Newport will offer relaxed, laid back dining. Robert promises the same good food he is known for, the ... read more

CHALE SHOW FOR FUN IN THE SUN.

With warm and sunny weather at the beginning of August Chale Show had good visitor numbers and there was certainly a lot going on to entertain the crowd. Long queues for the climbing tower and to get a signed poster from stunt legend Jez Avery showed where the interest is for some young people but ... read more

RYS 200 INTERNATIONAL REGATTA

After a day of cancelled races on Monday due to weather conditions the other four days of racing saw an International Regatta of very high standards and some days with perfect sailing conditions. By Tuesday morning there was anticipation as winds and sea state were still looking strong but the call was made and racing ... read more

RYS 200-HISTORY IN THE MAKING

On the opening day of the RYS Bicentenary International Regatta three leading sailors took to the stage in Cowes Yacht Haven’s Event Centre to participate in a question and answer session. Presented by North Sails the event was hosted and compared by the company’s President Ken Read. He introduced the audience to the America’s Cup ... read more

CLASSIC YACHTS HELP IW YOUTH TRUST

  Now in its 8th year the Cowes Classics Week is hosted and organised by the Royal London Yacht Club. Almost 150 boats were racing and classes represented included the Bembridge One Designs, Darings, Flying Fifteens, Old Gaffers and Solent Sunbeams. Meanwhile, the X One Designs (XOD) had a massive turnout of 60 yachts. One ... read more

TR2015 -LINE HONOURS

All the yachts encountered such varying weather conditions, strong wind, rough seas, calm seas, heavy rain, fog and tropical heat but as these sailors do, they raced on across the Atlantic Ocean with every day taking them nearer the finish of the race at Lizard Point. Thursday, July 9th saw a change in the three-way ... read more

ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT COWES WEEK

Aberdeen Asset Management are in their fifth and final year as title sponsors of Cowes Week and have worked with Cowes Week Limited to bring down entry fees for competitors. A number of new initiatives have improved the overall event experience for spectators. This year the regatta runs from the 8th-15th August. Cowes Week Limited ... read more