Other Sport

22 Wight Tri members took part in the second of the Winter Duathlon Series from Cowes Green on Sunday (10th November). In a run/bike/run format, competitors had a choice of 2.6km or 5.2km run along the seafront to Gurnard and...

Sarah Price and Polly Schafer have been inspired to start a Gig Rowing Club in Bembridge - Brading Haven Gig Rowing Bembridge. Having attended Gig Fest, an annual event at the Duver that brings Gig Rowing Clubs from Yarmouth and...

Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club celebrated another incredibly successful year of tennis for the Island at the annual Portsmouth & District presentation awards ceremony. Ryde Lawn 1st Ladies team dominated both the Summer and Winter leagues, winning 15 out...

5 pickleball players from the Isle of Wight travelled up to Bolton Sports Arena last weekend to take part in the English Pickleball National Championships. Sarah Howell from Yarmouth and Andy Hill from Poole won gold in the over 50s...

The Isle of Wight Hockey Club Men's 1st XI got their first win in 12 months with a dominating performance against Trojans. Starting at home on Saturday, Our Ladies 2XI welcomed Basingstoke 5s and, despite a goal from Siena Holbrook,...

The Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Company held its first juniors’ competition in many years, with 15 young anglers fishing on Minnow Lake, Merstone, on Sunday 27th October. Participants were provided with measured bait, including maggots, sweetcorn, and luncheon meat,...

The Isle of Wight is set to become the epicentre of the chess world in February 2025 as it hosts the highly anticipated Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Masters. This premier tournament will bring together some of the finest chess...

7 teams headed to the Isle of Wight Community Club to compete for the annual Godbold Petanque Trophy on Sunday 20th October. The teams competing for the trophy were Camphill Stormers, Bargeman’s Sails, Victorians, Plessey Hotshots, Fokkers, Horseshoe Ringers and...

Isle of Wight Ladies 2XI played the first game of the day at home on Saturday as they hosted Petersfield 2XI. The Island had some new faces starting for them, due to half term, but this did not stop them...

An Isle of Wight equestrian has been nominated for Amateur Rider of the Year at the prestigious Horse & Hound Awards. Megan Champney featured on Island Echo earlier this year when she and her pony, Penrock Perfect Puzzle (Portia), qualified...