Sam Fulford – Taking back ground for Island boatbuilders
The demise of many of the Island’s traditional shipyards to make way for a succession of glossy new waterfront building developments is an
Mike Randall: Mermaid rises from the depths
After a series of events that could have been plucked straight from a story book, a forgotten and neglected old keelboat has been
Uffa Fox: Boat designer and much more
One of the most original characters to come out of Cowes, Uffa Fox was a boat designer and builder by trade and a raconteur, bon
Tony Mansbridge: Tony’s lifetime on the ocean wave
They say everyone has a book in them – but adopted Islander and lifelong seafarer Tony Mansbridge could write a whole shelf full
The Classic Boat Museum
The Classic Boat Museum at Cowes is one of the Island’s best visits, suitable for young and old alike. It has something for
John must sit out ‘Island’ epic
John Dudley has just one slight regret about serving his second term as Commodore of the Cowes based Island Sailing Club this year. The
Jason Lawrence: Around the world – hardly your normal family holiday!
Most parents with two young children under the age of five would perhaps regard ‘an adventure’ as a trip to a holiday camp
Paul Methuen: Paul is still enjoying the high life!
Not too many people have danced with the Queen at Buckingham Palace; taken tea countless times with renowned playwright Noel Coward and even
Set sail to view the Classic Boat Museum
Tucked away in a quiet corner of East Cowes there is a veritable treasure chest of nautical gems associated with the Island and
Crowds flock to PSP boat show
The 2012 PSP Southampton Boat Show, the 44th show in Southampton and Britain’s best loved on-water boat show, again proved hugely popular.An impressive
Dolores Clover: “Get me off this damn boat!”
How solo sailor Dolores battled with the Atlantic. She had never skippered a boat single handed in her life – or even had