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12, December 2023·2 min readMermaid Atlantic crew embarks on 3,000-mile row to highlight plastic pollution and seagrass conservation: Donate nowThe start date for the 3,000 mile race has been pushed back and will begin on Wednesday
28, November 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight’s Mermaid Atlantic team leave for Canary Islands ahead of gruelling row across the AtlanticThe Mermaid Atlantic Team leaves the Isle of Wight today, to prepare in the Canary Islands for their cross-Atlantic challenge
20, October 2023·1 min readAtlantic adventure: How Simon Howes raised £100,000 for Red Squirrel Conservation by rowing the AtlanticSimon Howes's record-breaking Atlantic row raises £100,000 for Red Squirrel Trust
10, September 2023·1 min readAtlantic Challenge beckons: Mermaid Atlantic just £20,000 short of sponsorship targetMermaid Atlantic trio nears sponsorship goal for their challenging 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean voyage - can you help?
30, August 2023·1 min readHistoric Newport Rowing Club overwhelmed by support in restoration driveNewport RC exceeds crowdfunding target, enabling vital repairs to its historic clubhouse
10, August 2023·2 min readMermaid Atlantic: Mustang Survival discuss partnership with IW cross-Atlantic rowers (podcast)Listen to how Mermaid Atlantic, the three Islanders set to row across the Atlantic, are being supported by Mustang Survival
8, August 2023·5 min readMermaid Atlantic: Isle of Wight trio’s 3,000-mile journey for charity (podcast)Three Isle of Wight men are to brave the Atlantic in a charity rowing challenge. Listen to Xavier Baker talking to News OnTheWight
1, August 2023·2 min readHistoric Newport Rowing Club launches crowdfunding campaign for urgent boathouse repairsSport England has pledged to provide 40 per cent of funds should the Newport Rowing Club successfully raise 60 per cent of the target amount
23, May 2023·4 min readRyde Rowing Club overcomes weather challenges to successfully host annual RegattaRyde Rowing Club conquers weather challenges, securing some impressive victories
9, May 2023·2 min readA mixed bag of wins and losses: Ryde Rowing Club’s performance at Championship Regattas (updated)Ryde Rowing Club's mixed fortunes at Hants and Dorset Championship Regattas reveal promising young talent
9, May 2023·1 min readNewport Women’s Masters crew defies expectations, clinches Masters 40+ titleSouthampton dominates Hants and Dorset Regatta, while Newport Women's Masters defy odds, clinching Masters 40+ victory
31, March 2023·1 min read67-year-old Simon Howes shatters records with 72-Day solo Atlantic row for charityIslander Simon Howes, 67, completes record-breaking solo Atlantic row, raising £75,190 for Red Squirrel Trust