27, July 2025·1 min readJoin the support crew: Kayakers needed for Sandown to Shanklin swim eventThe 71st annual Sandown to Shanklin swim is nearly here, with a call for kayakers
26, July 2025·1 min readOrganisers announce new date for West Wight Solent SwimThe West Wight Solent Swim gets a new date as organisers rally swimmers for the challenge
22, July 2025·1 min read28 swimmers conquered the Solent, raising £31,000 for local cancer charity28 swimmers united for Swim for Hope, raise £31,000 for Wessex Cancer Support, breaking records
13, July 2025·3 min readRyde Beach Lifeguards swim across the Solent from GosportLifeguards from Ryde swim across the Solent to raise funds for the Beach Lifeguards charity
4, July 2025·1 min readSafety concerns lead to cancellation of annual Cross Solent Swim eventThe annual Cross Solent Swim has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
30, June 2025·1 min read65 swimmers set to cross the Solent to support West Wight community centreThe 15th annual Cross Solent swim aims to raise £30,000 for local charity
18, June 2025·2 min readIslander swims to raise funds for Bowel Cancer UK while battling cancerElaine Turner undertakes a swimming challenge to support Bowel Cancer UK this June
12, June 2025·2 min readDrowning Prevention Week highlights the importance of water safety educationLocal initiatives empower children with essential skills to prevent drowning incidents
5, June 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight resident Bill Smith celebrates 104th birthday with inspiring film about his connection to the oceanSolent Seascape Project unveils documentary about local legend Bill Smith's life and legacy
16, May 2025·2 min readIsland man honours father’s memory with 10k Lake District swim for MountbattenJack Holmes honours his father with a 10km swim to support Mountbatten Isle of Wight
15, May 2025·1 min readIslanders invited to join national protest over sewage spills this SaturdaySurfers Against Sewage leads a national Paddle Out Protest against rising water pollution
6, May 2025·2 min readIslander runs first marathon to support Sea Pool projectIan Wallace finishes his first marathon, raising important funds for the Sea Pool Project