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WARRIORS SUFFER DEFEAT TO BIRMINGHAM BRUMMIES
Tyler Govier There was drama for the Wightlink Warriors before a wheel had even been turned last night (Tuesday), when the Island side were dealt a dramatic blow when returning reserve Tyler Govier withheld his services due to a contractual issue....
Read moreDetailsFRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION LUNCH TO SUPPORT ANDREW SIMPSON FOUNDATION
The Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) is busy finalising its plans as this year's official charity for Cowes Week. The Foundation, set up in memory of Olympic medallist Andrew 'Bart' Simpson, provides opportunities for thousands of disadvantaged young people to develop life skills...
Read moreDetailsWARRIORS EAGER FOR ACTION ON TUESDAY
After the disappointment of last week’s cancelled fixture, the Isle of Wight's Wightlink Warriors are eager to get back into action tomorrow (Tuesday 13th June) when the 2016 League and Trophy Champions, Birmingham Brummies, stop off at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN COMPETE AT UNIQUE CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club headed to the 2-lane Dorset-based Christchurch Regatta at the weekend with high hopes for its 2 entries. The regatta is unique on the Hants and Dorset circuit, as it works in a head to head knockout...
Read moreDetailsLENDY ANNOUNCED AS NEW TITLE SPONSOR OF COWES WEEK
Leading peer to peer lending platform, Lendy, has been announced as the new Title Sponsor of Cowes Week for the next 3 years, beginning with this year’s regatta which starts on 29th July 2017. Cowes Week, now bearing the official...
Read moreDetailsRYDE’S LADIES COASTAL JUNIOR FOUR BACK ON FORM AT CHRISTCHURCH
4 crews from the Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club competed at Christchurch Rowing Club's Annual Regatta on Saturday (3rd June), with the 2-boat racing format of this Regatta presenting a different challenge from the usual open coastal events. Following the slightly...
Read moreDetailsWEATHER FORECAST FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF SPEEDWAY MEETING
Wightlink Warriors' National League speedway meeting at home to the Belle Vue Colts tomorrow (Tuesday) has been postponed. Weather forecasts are all predicting a day of showers and heavy rain and as a result an early decision has been made...
Read moreDetailsVOLVO CAR UK CONTINUES COWES WEEK SPONSORSHIP
Organisers of Cowes Week have announced that Volvo Car UK will be continuing its support as Official Vehicle Partner of the famous regatta in 2017. Volvo has been an official sponsor of Cowes Week since 2013 and so the new agreement...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK WARRIORS WELCOME BACK KELSEY DUGARD
The Wightlink Warriors speedway team have swooped to sign Connor Coles and Kelsey Dugard following their release from fellow South coast club Eastbourne. Subject to BSPA approval, Connor will join the Smallbrook-based club on a 7.11 average and Kelsey at...
Read moreDetailsARTHUR SECURES RESPECTABLE FINISH IN 10 MILE TIME TRIAL
VIDEO: Isle of Wight cyclist Arthur Venables, who rides for the mainland team …a3crg, lined up for the 10 mile individual time trial between Liss and Liphook on Wednesday (31st May). The conditions for the time trial were fairly favourable,...
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