Last weekend's Cowes Powerboat Festival resulted in an Island crew picking up 7 trophies. They were 2nd in the 67.1 NM. Cowes-Poole-Cowes Race with H 400 Thunderstreak and with owner-driver Hugo Peel being the oldest race finisher over the weekend...

There are now only a few weeks to go before the Southampton International Boatshow (SIBS) opens in Mayflower Park and the surrounding area, including the ever-popular on-the-water displays based on the pontoons. As always, Isle of Wight companies are attending...

Alan and Suzanne Whitewood summarize the Cowes Week action that took place onshore in 2024. A number of Island companies had stands at  the Cowes Week Regatta Village on The Parade including Island Photo Centre, Calbourne Classics Ice Cream, The...

Naval personnel in Cowes for Cowes Week, together with members and volunteers at the Portsmouth Naval Museum and supporters of Mermaid, celebrated Black Tot Day 2024 at the Blind Tiger Bar and Restaurant on Cowes Parade with a toast to...

The Royal Ocean Racing Club officially opened Its renovated clubhouse on Castle Hill, Cowes on Saturday (27th July). With the addition of some new building and distinctive cladding, there is now a modern look to an established fixture. In welcoming...

Crowds lining The Parade in Cowes yesterday evening. HMS Queen Elizabeth, one of the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers, sailed through the Solent from Ryde yesterday evening (Tuesday) with large crowds gathering to see the spectacular sight. Positioning herself offshore from...

Members of the Island's Trefoil Guilds met recently for their annual Summer Garden Party.  Membership of the  Island groups comprises current Girlguiding leaders as well as those who have been members of Girlguiding - whether as a Brownie, Guide, Ranger...

The 65,000 tonne aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will fire off a naval gun salute this evening (Tuesday). The aircraft carrier - which has been sailing for a week after leaving Rosyth in Scotland - is on her way back...

Commodores House As usual, there will be plenty of activities and entertainment for the 2024 edition of Cowes Week which starts on Friday (26th July). On that Friday, events start with Opening Night on the Parade in the Regatta Village...

With some of the best weather of the Summer so far, crowds flocked to this year's Isle of Wight County Show at Northwood. There really was something for all tastes and interests. Animals played a big part in the various...