Awards and medals were handed out at the recent Lord-Lieutenant's Awards event. His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Awards were held in the Royal Yacht Squadron Pavilion and hosted by the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for the...

Students from 14 Isle of Wight schools learnt more about the 'oceans of opportunities' - on both land and sea - at the annual Maritime Careers Fair last week (Thursday), hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron Foundation. Several Island companies...

Good weather on Friday welcomed visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park over the weekend. It runs through to the 22nd of September and is the 55th edition. Cherry Godfrey Insurance, which has a branch in Newport...

Over the weekend The Great Wight Bite at Northwood House was subject to the vagaries of British weather patterns, although the sunshine did put in an appearance or 2. Sponsored by Red Funnel Ferries the event featured a number of...

A trio of long-time volunteers have been recognised for service to Girlguiding/Trefoil Guild. Lynda Allen from Bembridge was presented with a 40 years Service badge by Donna Sanders-Steel Assistant Island Commissioner with Graham Biss, the Island's High Sheriff reading the...

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...