Ross Williams windsurfing in Monks Bay by Paul Knights

Windsurfing champion, Ross Williams, tests choppy waters off Bonchurch (photos)

Our thanks to News OnTheWight reader and contributor, Paul Knights, for sharing these fantastic photos taken on Tuesday.

Having popped out for a walk along the front to Bonchurch on Tuesday, Paul explained that he came across a couple of windsurfers who had launched from Monks Bay.

Windsurfing champion
Paul managed to capture these great shots of windsurfing champion, Ross Williams, whose name you might recognise from his recent record-breaking wing foil around the Island in September.

After spotting fellow photographer and Ventnorian, John Carter (dubbed the ultimate windsurfing photographer by SurferToday), it was confirmed that Ross was one of those enjoying the choppy waters off the south coast of the Island.

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Ross Williams windsurfing in Monks Bay by Paul Knights
Ross Williams windsurfing in Monks Bay by Paul Knights
Ross Williams windsurfing in Monks Bay by Paul Knights

Images: © Paul Knights

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Colin
20, November 2015 4:27 pm

As has been said before; it’s a stitch-up by the government, the Missing Person and his cronies. Thank goodness that we have on line facilities these days and can see the plan for what it is.

Disgraceful and underhand by those in power.

Rod Manley
Reply to  Colin
20, November 2015 4:32 pm

Andrew Turner, in October said to onthewight, that he suggested it could be a community owned enterprise, which could be either outside or inside the franchise, for example it could be a “micro franchise”. Is this what is being suggested now for Island line? I wonder what is recommended in the Atkins report, because the data needed for the consultation should be included.

Chris
Reply to  Rod Manley
20, November 2015 6:44 pm

It’s insane to consult people about something they refuse to describe in any detail nor explain the rationale behind it – it’s as if neither the DfT or the MP and his cronies actually know where this is going, and are just hoping that someone else will figure it out.

Lee
20, November 2015 8:07 pm

It would appear that some civil servants at the DFT have neglected to cross some i’s and dot some t’s. Could it be that in their haste to secure a larger franchise bid they ignored the possibility that there could be a local challenge to their plans so didn’t feel the detail would be important? I can’t help but feel this consultation will be a complete waste… Read more »

Lee
20, November 2015 8:21 pm

Oops, let’s try crossing my t’s and dotting my i’s instead!

Certa Cito
20, November 2015 11:33 pm

Have a good friend who lives in a small town called Salrburn between Middlesbrough and Whitby they have a railway not to dissimilar to ours, the trains are old busy, at commuter times and not so busy during the day but a valuable commodity for the local community. The difference being is the local MP up there is prepared to fight tooth and nail to ensure the… Read more »

neilpalmer400
20, November 2015 11:45 pm

I’m sure if anyone attends any of the “consultation” meetings they’ll find they already have printed copies of the conclusions available for distribution.

Rod Manley
21, November 2015 2:06 pm

I have a feeling that the consultation process is only going through the motions and the decisions and plans have already been laid out. Most workers that use the line will be at work when public meetings etc are arranged. I can understand people’s cynicism. Unfortunately any sceptical feelings are generated by the way the struggle to keep the railway line is engineered. If people can go… Read more »

Rob
21, November 2015 11:16 pm

Mark my word IF he’s get is way DAVID PUGH ( A true Torie blue) will become the fat controller of the Island Line. As a pay back for what happened to him in the past on the island.
Then JUST think of ALL those MILLIONS he will make out of us TAX payers curtsy of his good friend call me Dave.

leonard
Reply to  Rob
21, November 2015 11:37 pm

Ridiculous paranoia

John
22, November 2015 7:45 am

Many good observations from the author. They have remarkable similarity to well-founded observations made against school reorganisation consultation material a few years ago. I wonder if he too will simply get a response ‘the views are not shared by the authority…’

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