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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Well done to young ten year old Haydn, who walked away with yet another sailing trophy - this time becoming a National Champion!
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After much fundraising and thanks to some generous grant applications, the sea scouts are back in their headquarters after extensive renovations
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Even if you aren't into sailing, there's plenty of things to see and do in Cowes this week. Why not head up and soak up the atmosphere. Red Arrows are here on Thursday this year.
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Rupert gives us a round up of the fourth day’s action at Cowes Week.
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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
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The next stage for the Ellen MacArthur Trust was announced at last night’s Ellen MacArthur Trust Ball in Cowes. The...
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With zero notice, the IW council have written to permit holders for the Wheelers Bay Dinghy Park advising them of two years of price rises.
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Help required from Hampshire given the large number of incidents during Round The Island Race on Saturday
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Thanks to the Freshwater Lifeboat people who sent us today another tale of rescuing people at sea. A great example...
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Rupert Holmes gives us a roundup of the days events at start of the Cowes Week regatta.
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Find out the best places to watch the race from and how to enjoy the shoreside entertainment