Suzanne and Alan Whitewood, Author at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

8, July 2015·4 min read

Transatlantic fleet of sailors head to Cowes

Following on from the very successful RYS 200 Regatta, the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight will soon open its doors to an international fleet of sailors who are at present racing in the Transatlantic Race 2015 (TR2015).

29, June 2015·4 min read

Olympians and charity: All part of Round the Island Race (gallery)

The weather was glorious for spectators as well as those competing in the 2-015 Round the Island Race on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who shared their shots with OnTheWight.

22, June 2015·6 min read

Island sailor, Leigh McMillan, taking the lead in Extreme 40s racing

After this important win Leigh will be back on the Island next weekend to be part of the Oman Sail entry in this year’s Round the Island Race.

9, June 2015·2 min read

Busy Briddlesford: The Farmer’s Clock and Open Farm Sunday

Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Wootton was the venue for two events over the past weekend.

3, June 2015·2 min read

Royal visitors on the Island for RYS bicentenary celebrations this week

The 'great and good' will be descending on Cowes on Friday for the bicentenary celebrations at the Royal Yacht Squadron Although many of the planned events are private, there will be opportunities to catch a glimpse of the royals, enjoy the music of the Royal Marines Band or watch the fleet review.

19, May 2015·1 min read

70-strong fleet confirmed for Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta

Celebrations to commemorate the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta in Cowes are now getting nearer.

6, May 2015·2 min read

Volunteers’ efforts recognised in Community Action Awards

Community bus service, FYT Bus, was judged overall winner of the Community Action Awards. Well done to everyone who was recognised at ceremony and all those who give up their time to help others in the community.

5, May 2015·1 min read

Community Action at the Riverside Centre

A major step forward in the Community Volunteering and Charity sector has occurred with the merger of two high profile Island organisations.

27, April 2015·1 min read

Annie Leibovitz brings ‘Pilgrimage’ to Dimbola

Renowned US photographer, Annie Leibovitz, is the focus of the current exhibition in the Olympus Galleries at Dimbola, Freshwater.

27, April 2015·1 min read

Entries confirmed for the RYS International Bicentenary Regatta

Entries for the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Solent summer celebration of 200 years, the RYS International Bicentenary Regatta, have reached sixty and still counting, as entries continue to arrive by the day.

7, April 2015·2 min read

Excited ‘Antix’ at the RORC Easter Regatta

The RORC Easter Challenge - sailed off Cowes - is always a great re-introduction for sailors to racing after the winter break. This year was no exception.

1, April 2015·2 min read

Sailing in Cowes this week with the RORC Easter Challenge

It's that time of year again and the sailing season really gets underway with the Royal Ocean Racing Club's European season setting sail this week with the RORC Easter Challenge.

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