Christian Aid supporters, rallied in London yesterday, to demand an escalation of the fight against climate change. Participants Hilary Spurgeon and Jennifer Agricola (pictured) were delighted that Christian Aid had asked them to represent the Isle of Wight…
Isle of Wight artists made hay while the sun shone and enjoyed a fun ‘Open Weekend’ at the Quay Arts and Naturezones, as part of the national celebrations to launch the Cultural Olympiad…
A group of Island firefighters raising money for the Wessex Cancer Trust for the diagnosis, treatment and care of Isle of Wight cancer patients cycled into St Peter’s Square in Rome at the weekend to complete their 1,488 mile charity ride from the Isle of Wight…
The RORC Madeira to Cowes Race was supposed to provide an exhilarating downwind blast home, however with a choice of starting days, the weather played a crucial part with the result, Puma Logic won the Founders Cup for first overall and the Ortac Cup for winning Class 1.
It was no surprise with the appalling weather at the weekend, that the RORC fleet, which assembled on the Royal Yacht Squadron Line on Friday evening for the Cowes-Cherbourg, was far less than the 52 original entries.
Although only 19 yachts completed the race, all of them should be praised for excellent seamanship and none of [...]
The 2008 Cowes Classic Powerboat race set off to a flying start with perfect sea conditions and the sun shining on the Solent waters…p/>
The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta in Yarmouth, provided a race and social programme for over 113 yachts in 9 classes and filled the town’s picturesque harbour.
Royal Solent Yacht Club hosted shore based entertainment for over 500 sailors with a weekend of intensely competitive racing in challenging conditions and non-stop social activity.
When all the [...]
Last night Ventnor witnessed an illuminating spectacle to herald the end of its annual carnival week. While wind and rain on Wednesday, forced celebrations indoors, last night there was no rain on the parade. Photo galleries now online…
