Suzanne and Alan give us a round-up of what to expect at this year's Cowes Week sailing regatta.
Heave ho!
Cowes is home to one of the most famous sailing regattas in the World, Cowes Week, so it’s little wonder readers have a keen interest in the sport of sailing.
With the many sailing clubs around the Wight, Islanders prove that it’s a ‘sport for all’ and not just those with the means. Here you’ll find all news relating to the sport and leisure activity of sailing.
Natasha Lambert to cross the English Channel using ‘sip and puff’ system
A truly inspirational teenager from the Island who is severely disabled through Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, will attempt to sail from France to England at the beginning of next month. Please show your support if you can.
Monday, 10th June, 2013 3:17pm
By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments
Round The Island Race: Not just a yacht race
Whilst hundreds of yachts were competing in Round the Island Race on Saturday, cyclists were doing the same on-land.
Monday, 3rd June, 2013 7:08am
By Suzanne and Alan Whitewood with 12 readers' comments
Ben Ainslie smashes 12 year Round The Island Race record
As hundreds of boats continue sailing past the OnTheWight HQ in Ventnor, Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie has been sipping Champagne at the finish line for over an hour and a half. Hurrah!
Saturday, 1st June, 2013 9:50am
By Peta Stuart-Hunt with one comment
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