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Most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Ben Ainslie, launches the world’s leading ten mile running event in memory of sailor Andrew “Bart” Simpson, who tragically lost his life in an America's Cup training accident in May 2013.
Sailing
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.
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UKSA launches first public appeal for support to improve mental health in youngsters as 14-year-old boy says ‘UKSA changed my life’
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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
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Fantastic new exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries atm, bringing together three great oceanic photographers to celebrate the way we interact with our great British coastline.
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Isle of Wight-born sailor, Leigh McMillan said it was "a really solid effort by all the guys on the Land Rover BAR Academy team to come away with fourth place" in the first Extreme Sailing Series™ event.
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“The joy on the children’s faces was so special to see and the inclusive approach of all the volunteers and the skipper was superb," said the head of strategy and operations for children’s services
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We went along to give the ‘Try Sailing’ a go as it seems daft to have all of this wet...
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A massive coup, this generous donation allows Classic Boat Museum to continue showcasing the historical legacy of the America’s Cup
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There were over 80 participants and more than 60 volunteers, ensuring all those taking part had fun-filled day building confidence on the water
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The Independent Group of County Councillors point out the dangers of the proposed plan to cut Island lifeguards
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Best of luck to the 100 young people in recovery from cancer who will be taking part in this extraordinary challenge – sailing around Britain in a national relay.
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When 15-year-old Timothy Long found out about the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust – the charity that empowers young people aged 8-24 to embrace their future after cancer through sailing and outdoor adventure – he wanted to help
