Sport

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club welcomed GB Olympic Coach Robin Williams MBE to their training session at the Folly Inn last Saturday. 

Cowes Sports have continued their momentum under Mark Woodhouse, claiming a second successive Wessex Premier victory this afternoon (20th December).

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their Christmas Mixed Foursomes stableford competition last Sunday (14th December).

In the only Wessex League game on the Isle of Wight today, 11th-placed Newport welcome 4th-placed Folland Sports at the Zilch Waste Stadium at 15:00.

Zane Cohen has won the 24th Ernie Moore Trophy at Westridge Golf Club, edging out Gary Cass on countback in a closely fought contest.

West Wight’s annual Chilly Hilly 10-mile race returned on Sunday 14th December at 12:00, bringing festive cheer, big hills and a strong community spirit.

Freshwater Bay Golf Club members have raised an impressive £4,452 in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Isle of Wight athlete Charlotte Fisher has secured an impressive 3rd place finish at the Serra de Tramuntana 100-mile race in Mallorca, part of the international UTMB series.

Westridge Golf Centre has launched free monthly junior golf taster sessions to inspire young Islanders to try the sport, with the first event attracting 15 children.

Vectis RFC enjoyed a mixed but encouraging weekend across the age groups, with a dominant Colts win and spirited performances from both the U16s and U15s.