Of course, Lendy Cowes Week would not take place if it were not for the sailing regatta and the on the water competition between yachts and yacht clubs. However, for visitors to Cowes who like to remain on shore and...

Although this year’s Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classics Week was reduced to 3 days sailing because of weather conditions, those 3 days saw some exciting and challenging racing for the competitors. Cowes Sea Cadets (TS Osborne) was the chosen charity...

Launching the 2017 edition of Open Studios, a new exhibition at Quay Arts has given 45 local artists the chance to have their work on display a week before the main Open Studios event gets underway. With a variety of...

It will soon be time for the start of the 10th Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classics Week which, once again, is a magnet for some beautiful newcomers amongst the larger classic yachts including Dietrich Kruegel’s schooner Mistral which is sailing from...

At the press conference to herald this year’s Round the Island Race it was announced that Eva Branson (mother of Richard) would start this year’s event. With the first start at 05:30 she certainly needed an early call. Mark Wynter,...

L-R Richard W. Roberts and Grant Burgham British Marine Boat Shows has announced a partnership deal with TheYachtMarket.com for the world-class Southampton Boat Show. This 2-year deal will see the 2017 and 2018 editions of the event now known as...

With entries now closed at 1,342, this year’s Round the Island Race looks to be as good as ever and for Island residents and visitors there are numerous viewing spots, although remember that 05:30 start! All the boats cross the...

Photo: Rick Tomlinson August 2017 and August 2018 will see 2 of the World’s great sailing races start off Cowes. Both will bring large crews and teams of supporters to the Island which can only be good for business here....

Having been born on the Isle of Wight and lived her first few years at Godshill, Anna Keen has now returned to the Island following some years on another island - Arran, Scotland and several years in European destinations. Whilst...

Island charities and organisations were able to display their wares and greet visitors from a new venue within Seaclose Park at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. Situated near the ‘Green’ entrance this area was also home to the Island-based...