Over £3.7m has been raised to build the new accommodation centre which will enable an additional 3,000 children and young people to visit UKSA each year
Thursday, 4th February, 2021 6:20pm
By Chloe Buchanan with one comment
Heave ho!
Cowes is home to one of the most famous sailing regattas in the World, Cowes Week, so it’s little wonder readers have a keen interest in the sport of sailing.
With the many sailing clubs around the Wight, Islanders prove that it’s a ‘sport for all’ and not just those with the means. Here you’ll find all news relating to the sport and leisure activity of sailing.
5G Isle of Wight trial coming this year
A Government-backed 5G trial will be coming to the Isle of Wight for Cowes Week 2021. 360 cameras onboard the yachts and lots of ways the public can get involved are detailed
Wednesday, 13th January, 2021 8:50am
By Cowes Week Organisers with 6 readers' comments
Natasha Lambert and her crew cross the finish line of Cross-Atlantic Race
What an amazing feat, inspirational Isle of Wight sailor, Natasha Lambert and her crew on the Blown Away, have completed their cross-Atlantic challenge
Friday, 11th December, 2020 1:56pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Meet the crew of Blown Away: Natasha Lambert’s crew in the Atlantic Challenge Race
Find out more about the crew of Blown Away, the yacht taking part in the cross-Atlantic challenge with inspirational Isle of Wight sailor, Natasha Lambert at the helm
Sunday, 6th December, 2020 11:53am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Inspirational Isle of Wight sailor with cerebral palsy sets off on Atlantic Ocean race
Natasha Lambert is one of 1,200 sailors taking part in the race across the Atlantic Ocean from Gran Canaria to St Lucia - she's hoping to raise £30,000 for three charities in the process
Sunday, 22nd November, 2020 3:38pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
‘Nothing but admiration for you’ says Cowes RNLI to quadraplegic sailor, Natasha Lambert, ahead of her Atlantic crossing
Natasha and her crew have received messages of support from Cowes RNLI as they prepare to embark on a 3,000-mile crossing from Gran Canaria to St Lucia
Friday, 30th October, 2020 11:44am
By George Chastney with 2 readers' comments
Southampton Boat Show cancelled day before opening on Public Health recommendation. MP objects
Conservative MP says he's embarrassed by council's actions, adding that "If this was dangerous it was dangerous two months ago or last week, it was not dangerous at seven o’clock last night"
Friday, 11th September, 2020 11:12am
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter with 3 readers' comments
Red Ensign now say they’ve ‘not gone into liquidation’. Here’s the note they sent News OnTheWight and the email to outstanding customers
Further developments with Red Ensign, including telling customers that their MD ‘has been removed’ and now that they’ve not gone into liquidation - and the refunds?
Thursday, 10th September, 2020 6:27pm
By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments
Bookings still being taken despite maritime training company telling customers it’s appointing an insolvency practitioner
A concerned Mum tells News OnTheWight two youngsters worked hard over the summer to save up £1,000+ for Superyacht Crew training courses with Cowes maritime training company, Red Ensign. Only days after paying, then received an email saying training cancelled and they’re appointing an insolvency practitioner. Here’s what we know
Epic new virtual challenge event launched by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Running throughout the whole September to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Round Britain Your Way invites anyone to run, swim, walk, cycle or create their own challenge to collectively travel the 2,400 miles around the British coastline
