This in from Wightlink, in their own words, Ed
Due to the adverse weather and for passenger comfort, a larger chartered vessel will replace ‘Solent Cat’ on our Portsmouth Harbour-Ryde Pier Head route and operate a shuttle service between 15:40 and 18:45 today.
Wight Ryder I will continue to operate to its schedule with sailings from Portsmouth Harbour at 15 minutes past the hour, and 47 minutes past from Ryde Pier.
Wightlink would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Passengers concerned about their sailing(s) should call Wightlink reservations on 0871 376 1000.
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