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Wightlink provide ferry services to the Isle of Wight. They operate car ferry services from two Island ports, Yarmouth and Fishbourne, as well as a foot passenger services from the end of the pier in Ryde.

Wightlink’s Yarmouth car ferry lands in Lymington. The other two services land in Portsmouth.

The ferry service was bought by Australian-based investment bank, Macquarie, in 2005 for just over £230m.

Wightlink's Keith Greenfield with young members of the Isle of Wight Youth Mental Health Taskforce

30, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Mental Health Taskforce sponsored by Wightlink

Wightlink have announced their support for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust's Mental Health Taskforce - which provides peer-to-peer advocacy to young people, helping break down the stigma associated with mental health.

25, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight bikes set sail with Wightlink for new life in Africa

Another batch of unwanted bicycles have set sail from the Isle of Wight - with the help of Wightlink - destined eventually for Africa.

20, June 2018·1 min read

Latest OnTheWight questions on Wightlink’s new Pier charges bring surprising answers

OnTheWight's been finding out further information from Wightlink about the car pier waiting times cut, including how waiting taxis will be affected and what happens if the FastCat is delayed - with surprising answers.

15, June 2018·1 min read

Your questions answered on Wightlink’s change to Ryde Pier waiting times

Many OnTheWight readers had questions when Wightlink announced they were cutting the Ryde Pier car waiting time from an hour to 20 mins. Here are the answers including when the 20 mins start - and the size of Fines.

14, June 2018·1 min read

Ryde councillor: Wightlink’s 20min pier waiting time change ‘not properly thought through’

Ryde Town Councillor, Julian Critchley, has asked for a meeting with Wightlink as a matter of urgency to help them understand the impact of the planned 20 minute waiting time on the pier.

13, June 2018·1 min read

Wightlink slashing car waiting times on Ryde Pier

When you pay your pound to drive up Ryde Pier, you have an hour waiting time included. Wightlink are going to slash that. OnTheWight found this in their press released titled 'Improvements ahead'.

Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team and Keith Greenfield

17, May 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight sporting successes brought to life at celebratory event

The event was attended by a number of sports people, teams, arts organisations and charities, also supported by Wightlink and Southern Vectis.

Quay Arts Centre support Paul Armfield and Keith Greenfield

10, May 2018·1 min read

Wightlink announce major new sponsorship deal with Quay Arts

The vibrancy of Quay Arts has been turned around in the last couple of years and now offers a wide and varied programme of arts events. Wightlink have now offered their support to this vital cultural hub in the heart of Newport.

19, April 2018·1 min read

12 Wightlink sailings cancelled over Friday and Monday: See the detail

Wightlink have cancelled 12 car ferry sailings - four tomorrow (Friday) and eight on Monday (23rd). Here's the list.

29, March 2018·1 min read

Wightlink’s new cafe offers ‘One of the best views in the city’

Wightlink say customers can now enjoy one of the best views in the city with a cup of tea or coffee while they wait for their ferries in Portsmouth.

Wightlink’s Tara Broad serves coffee in a reusable cup to Chief Executive Keith Greenfield on board St Clare.

20, February 2018·1 min read

Electric car (EV) charging coming to Wightlink’s Fishbourne port

Wightlink is on a big green push ATM - One of the most interesting of these is the installation of an electric car (EV) charging at the Fishbourne port. More too

5, February 2018·1 min read

Victoria of Wight: Wightlink’s new flagship heading to the Solent

Wightlink’s new flagship Victoria of Wight is launching from Turkey this week. Expect to see her in the Solent for several weeks as crew are trained to operate her before she enters service

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