Island News

UFFA FOX- MAN OF THE SEA.  

Cowes hosted a four- day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the Island’s most colourful characters Uffa Fox. Throughout Thursday various examples of boats designed or built by Uffa were arriving in the town. Some took pride of place on Cowes Parade whilst others were mustered at Shepards Marina. Royal ... read more

Looking Back on IW events in August.

With August nearly at a close it is time to look back on two events held on the Isle of Wight. Known Worldwide for its Summer Regatta, Cowes Week, now presented by Visit Abu Dhabi, was back in 2022 following the pandemic although a scaled down version of Cowes Week had been held in 2021. ... read more

 VISIT ABU DHABI PRESENTS COWES WEEK 2022. SHORESIDE PREVIEW.

After a lengthy search for sponsorship Cowes Week Ltd. have secured Visit Abu Dhabi as the presenting regatta sponsor. As already reported, there will be a new ‘Cowes Week’ which will be held in Abu Dhabi in the New Year in addition to the traditional Week in Cowes. As ever, Cowes Week will have, as ... read more

Celebrate Newport IW Carnival’s 100th Birthday.

 On Saturday 23rd July 2022 there will be a number of events throughout the day around Newport including the world-famous TITAN THE ROBOT as seen on Britain’s Got Tallent. A vehicle-only parade which will be setting off from South Street shortly before the main procession, which starts at 19:00 and it is hoped that the Newport Main ... read more

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2022.

Good breezes, sunshine and some showers greeted the fleet of over 1000 boats in this year’s Round the Island Race which, as ever, was organised by the Island Sailing Club. A later than in some years first cannon at 8:00 am made for a more civilized start. How much better than having to get going ... read more

2023 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 

Following last weekends 2022 IW Festival organisers have announced that early bird tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2023 are on sale Friday (24th June). Fans will flock to the island over 15th – 18th June 2023 for a weekend of some of the best music on offer.  The 2022 festival proved popular with artists and fans alike ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2022 REVIEW

As Sigrid finished her set on the main stage at 5:55 eyes turned to the skies in anticipation of the arrival of the Red Arrows. Bang on 6pm seven gleaming Hawks entered from the West. Their display proved to be a somewhat disappointing limited 15 minute show with two less aircraft this season Later on, ... read more

Dame Ellen MacArthur to race in the Round the Island Race 2022

Dame Ellen MacArthur is set to sail alongside young people supported by her cancer charity after confirming she will take part in this year’s Round the Island Race on Saturday 25th June. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has been the official charity of the Round the Island Race since 2005, raising over £308,270 to date to ... read more

IW Festival 2022-Weekend Headliners.

Saturday headline act Kasabian were formed in Leicester in 1997 by their then lead vocalist Tom Meighan.  When he departed in July 2020, guitarist Sergio Pizzorno took on the role. Currently, their lineup features, In addition to the aforementioned member, Chris Edwards on bass, Ian Matthews (drums) plus lead guitarist Tim Carter. When on tour ... read more