The high winds are causing delays out on the Solent today.
The Hovercraft is currently running an hourly service due to the adverse weather and there are changes to the Ryde-Portsmouth catamaran service too. Update 10.26: Service is currently suspended due to adverse weather conditions
Ryde-Portsmouth
As has been the case for the last week or so, departures from Portsmouth Harbour will be at 15 minutes past the hour and departures from Ryde Pierwill be at 47 minutes past the hour.
Additional sailings operated by a charter vessel (crossing time approx 30 mins) will operate on a shuttle basis on Tuesday 6 September only as follows – subject to weather conditions – sailing times are approximate:
From Portsmouth Harbour – 07:40; 08:40 & 09:40
From Ryde Pier – 07:10; 09:10; 09:10 & 10:10
Cowes-Southampton
11.04am: Due to adverse weather conditions, the Red Jet Hi-Speed Service operating on the Southampton <> West Cowes route has been suspended until further notice.
Red Funnel apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. For more information and the latest Service Status please visit www.redfunnel.co.uk.
The Vehicle Ferry Service on the Southampton <> East Cowes route is unaffected.
Lymington-Yarmouth Car Ferry Service
Please be advised that owing to the extreme high winds in the Solent there are revisions to the published timetable today (6 September) on the car ferry service between Lymington and Yarmouth until further notice
From Lymington
Departures will be at 25 minutes past the hour
From Yarmouth
Departures will be at 30 minutes past the hour
Wightlink would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. Passengers concerned about their sailing(s) should call Wightlink reservations on 023 9282 7761.
Floating bridge not affected
VB reader Allan Marsh got in touch to let is know that despite the bad weather the floating bridge is not affected.
He said, “Good news is the weather has not, I repeat not affected the chain ferry, sometimes old technology is the best. Just two guys, a length of old chain and an old tub, working to keep East and West open. Well done to all who are working to keep us able to work.”
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