This in from Cowes Harbour Commission, in their own words, Ed
As part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and in honour of Her Majesty’s visit to the Island on 25 July, Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) organised a fun art competition for Cowes schools.
Open to children aged 11-12 in Years 5 and 6, the challenge was to create a picture of the steam launch Kariat, set against the Jubilee River Thames Royal Pageant.
Carried the Island’s Lord-Lieutenant
Kariat is a steam launch which was built at Columbine Yard in East Cowes in 1897 and is owned by well known Cowes yachtsman John Power, who now keeps her at Shepards Wharf marina.
She was chosen to carry the Island’s Lord-Lieutenant in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames on 3 June, where she was skippered by Mr Power.
Delighted with entries
Cowes Harbour Commissioners were delighted to receive 56 entries for the art competition.
These came from Lanesend Primary School, Cowes Primary School, Gurnard Primary School, and also Priory School in Whippingham. Judging took place a couple of weeks ago, lead by Tony Westmore of Cowes Art Group.
Ellie takes first prize
In the end, first prize was awarded to Ellie Raven of Lanesend Primary, second prize went to Jack Oliver of Gurnard Primary, and third prize was won by Holly Brimble of Lanesend Primary.
Prizes will be awarded to each winning entry, with the school of the winning submission receiving a prize of £300. All prizes have been donated by Cowes Harbour Commission.
Exhibited in Co-op
The Manager at West Cowes Co-Op, Gavin Hallam, has very kindly agreed to display all the pictures in store, where they are available to view until Friday, 3 August.
A prizegiving ceremony for the winning entries will be held at the CHC Cowes Week function later in August.
