Photo from Paul Wyeth. The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) will lay on coaching for competitors in the RORC Easter Challenge being sailed out of Cowes over 14-16th April. This coaching will be both on the water plus detailed ‘post- match’ analysis and will be delivered for free by some
You can try sailing for free in May when six sailing venues across the Isle of Wight will be giving people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get out on the water and discover a new sport with RYA Push the Boat Out. This nationwide event returns for
Award-winning oak-aged gin to be launched on board HMS Victory HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin, produced by the Isle of Wight Distillery, has been awarded a prestigious Best in Category accolade at this year’s American Distilling Institute (ADI) Spirit Competition. Known as the ‘Voice of Craft Distilling’ the ADI presented
Take part this spring in the Island’s new walking festival IsleWalk17 which has been created by Visit Isle of Wight to fill the (walking) boots of the popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival which was run by the IW Council for 18 years. IsleWalk17 has a packed programme of over 80 walks including long standing favourites; Walk
There are always numbers of opportunities for members of Girlguiding to travel to other countries with trips to the 146 countries where there is Girlguiding or Girl Scouts. Chances to travel the World arise for members within INTOPS (International Opportunities) with each Region of Girlguiding selecting members to undertake the
Describing the IW High Sheriff’s Awards 2017 as the highlight of his year in post, Robin Courage MBE said he had two weeks left to serve. While welcoming guests to the Awards Ceremony, Robin said he was pleased to be giving awards to some very special young people. He also
The Isle of Wight Festival is hosting the Dragon Boat Race on Thursday 27th, in partnership with Stand Up To Cancer. This is the third time a race of this kind has taken place on the island, with national and local companies competing on the water in a series of
Here is some news from Girlguiding IW members of events that have taken place in March. If your Unit has any news it would like to share with the World please contact Suzanne via this website ‘Contact Us’. AMBER GAINS QUALIFICATION Amber Corbett (14) was presented with her Young Leader Qualification
Cowes Classics Week is back once again in July 2017 with a newly branded sponsor title- Charles Stanley Direct- a new division of Charles Stanley. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classics Week is expecting up to 180 yachts to attend the event for some spectacular Solent racing.
Region Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding South West England Carole Pennington took the opportunity to introduce herself and her three deputies, Liz Brown, Sarah French and Diane Bouault to Island members of Girlguiding over the weekend at two events. Island dignitaries and members of the Island’s business community attended the first