Some advance warning in from Wightlink for next week. In their own words.
Please be advised that due essential maintenance work on St Clare, it has necessary to cancel the following car ferry sailings on Tuesday 8 November.
From Portsmouth Gunwharf
1630
From Fishbourne
1730
Wightlink would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Passengers concerned about their sailings are advised to contact Wightlink reservations on 023 9282 7761.
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