Dave Atkinson Commodore of the Island Sailing Club first took part in the Round the Island Race in 1976 and has been involved in the race organisation for some 40 years. Prior to the race start, considering the weather forecast Dave thought there was a chance of a spectacular start
In celebration of 50 years of continuous high-speed service between Southampton and West Cowes, Red Funnel Ferries has announced that it will be the headline sponsor of this year’s Cowes Week fireworks. To mark such a big anniversary, and to extend thanks to its customers and staff, past and
Members of Girlguiding IW hope to be part of the fun and action at this year’s Cowes Week. Photo above shows Girlguiding IW members at Ladies Day- Cowes Week 2018. Two days of ‘the week’ really fit into the Girlguiding ethos- Family Day and Ladies Day. To help parents
We are always happy when we hear of something special for the youth of this World as they form the future. Cowes Week Limited is delighted to announce that they have partnered with another famous sailing regatta, Antigua Sailing Week, to further support young sailors at the event. CWL have
Back in 2015 a team from Girlguiding formed part of a crew for the Rolex Fastnet Race. Most of the team came from the SW England Region and prior to undertaking the Fastnet had to compete in other offshore RORC races to log up their ‘sea miles’. When the
Just a week after the 2019 IW Festival Early Bird tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2020 are now on sale. The Isle of Wight Festival 2020 will take place from 11th – 14th June in Seaclose Park, Newport. Fans can secure tickets at early bird prices now with Ticketmaster,
At Newport in 1959 and with the disbanding of the Salvation Army Life- Guards and Sunbeams, 11th Newport (Salvation Army) Guides and Brownies were registered. Their Brownie Pennant was dedicated on 20th September. Over the years at 11th Newport a number of leaders have led the girls and now some
Over the four days of the IW Festival local charities had stands in ‘Penny Lane’. These ranged from Mencap (Haylands Farm), Dimbola and St. Catherine’s School to Girlguiding IW. Every evening the Girlguiding members appeared with what seemed an endless supply of Marshmallows. Girlguiding IW Commissioner Lesley Clifford said, “By
This year’s Round the Island Race is due to take place on Saturday 29th June and this year Cowes Parade is going to play host to a bigger official race village than ever before. This village will feature a packed entertainment schedule including live music and children’s entertainment, as
With this year’s IW Festival theme of “Summer of ‘69 – Peace and Love” fans can be in their ‘60s best in celebration of the 1969 festival. IW Festival organisers have now revealed the exciting news that it has teamed up with The Beatles Story, Liverpool to premiere their