Browsing: boat

The demise of many of the Island’s traditional shipyards to make way for a succession of glossy new waterfront building…

After a series of events that could have been plucked straight from a story book, a forgotten and neglected old…

One of the most original characters to come out of Cowes, Uffa Fox was a boat designer and builder by trade…

They say everyone has a book in them – but adopted Islander and lifelong seafarer Tony Mansbridge could write a…

The Classic Boat Museum at Cowes is one of the Island’s best visits, suitable for young and old alike. It…

John Dudley has just one slight regret about serving his second term as Commodore of the Cowes based Island Sailing…

Most parents with two young children under the age of five would perhaps regard ‘an adventure’ as a trip to…

Not too many people have danced with the Queen at Buckingham Palace; taken tea countless times with renowned playwright Noel…

Tucked away in a quiet corner of East Cowes there is a veritable treasure chest of nautical gems associated with…

The 2012 PSP Southampton Boat Show, the 44th show in Southampton and Britain’s best loved on-water boat show, again proved…

How solo sailor Dolores battled with the Atlantic. She had never skippered a boat single handed in her life –…