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    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

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    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

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    Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

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Mermaid Atlantic

Islanders, Xavier Baker, Chris Mannion and Paul Berry, will be taking part in the 2023 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, known as ‘the world’s toughest row’, in order to raise funds for ocean preservation.

The three year project culminates at the end of 2023, when the three men set off from La Gomera to cross the Atlantic Ocean in their Rannoch 45 rowing boat.

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Below are article about the Mermaid Atlantic challenge.

Mermaid rowers Xavier and Paul, with Chair of Council, Claire
21, March 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic team’s transatlantic challenge highlights marine conservation

Island trio recognised for transatlantic row raising awareness about ocean pollution
Mermaid Atlantic rowers heading home on the FastCat
3, February 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic rowers return to the Isle of Wight after epic journey

Xavier Baker, Paul Berry and Chris (Manni) Mannion travel home on the Wightlink FastCat
Paul Berry, Xavier Baker and Chris Mannion holding a large British and Isle of Wight flag
30, January 2024·2 min read

Councillor Lilley proposes Freedom of Isle of Wight award for Mermaid Atlantic rowers

Three Islanders' Atlantic rowing victory may earn them Freedom of the Isle of Wight
Worlds toughest row - close up of Mermaid Atlantic team with flares
26, January 2024·4 min read

Mermaid Atlantic crew triumphant after brutal Atlantic rowing challenge

There were smiles all around in the early hours of this morning as Xavier, Paul and Manni stepped onto dry land after 43 days of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean
Mermaid Atlantic rowers in the sun
23, January 2024·2 min read

Mermaid Atlantic trio set to complete Atlantic rowing challenge in Antigua: Watch it live

Watch live on You Tube as the Isle of Wight team's Atlantic rowing feat concludes
Mermaid Atlantic team in the boat on the Atlantic - taken from a Drone
17, January 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic crew sails closer to Antigua, with 760 nautical miles left

Only 760 nautical miles to go: Mermaid Atlantic makes headway to Antigua. Show your support if you can
Mermaid Atlatic Team, Xav, Chris and Paul in the rowing boat on the Atlantic Ocean
10, January 2024·2 min read

Mermaid Atlantic rowing challenge: There’s still time to show your support (updated)

Team Mermaid Atlantic celebrates halfway point of cross-Atlantic rowing challenge. Support if you can
Paul Berry, Chris Mannion and Xavier Baker on the boat with Christmas hats
3, January 2024·3 min read

Mermaid Atlantic team approaches halfway point in their Atlantic rowing challenge: Show your support (updated)

Brave rowers near their Atlantic crossing halfway point, supporting maritime conservation. Donate if you can
montage from Mermaid Atlantic rowing boat
18, December 2023·2 min read

Mermaid Atlantic: Brave Islanders tackle ‘world’s toughest row’ in Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge: Donate now

Having trained for a year, these three Islanders are rowing in brutal conditions across the Atlantic Ocean in order to raise funds for ocean preservation. Show your support now
Xavier Baker, Paul Berry and Chris Mannion - Mermaid Atlantic Crew
12, December 2023·2 min read

Mermaid Atlantic crew embarks on 3,000-mile row to highlight plastic pollution and seagrass conservation: Donate now

The start date for the 3,000 mile race has been pushed back and will begin on Wednesday
Mermaid Atlantic team, Xavier, Chris and Paul
28, November 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight’s Mermaid Atlantic team leave for Canary Islands ahead of gruelling row across the Atlantic

The Mermaid Atlantic Team leaves the Isle of Wight today, to prepare in the Canary Islands for their cross-Atlantic challenge
Xav Baker, Chris Mannion and Paul Berry on Mermaid Atlantic at Cowes Week sponsors event
10, September 2023·1 min read

Atlantic Challenge beckons: Mermaid Atlantic just £20,000 short of sponsorship target

Mermaid Atlantic trio nears sponsorship goal for their challenging 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean voyage - can you help?
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