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Magical Matt secures success in this week’s cricket report

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2025

All-rounder, Matt Lambourne, helped Shanklin secure the Island’s only Hampshire league success, Ryde’s Ben Gregory took 4 wickets, the Whizzer’s…

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Wight Tri go the distance in calm Duver conditions

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2025

It was smooth sailing for 21 members of Wight Tri, who took part in the third of the club’s summer…

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Cockleshell Challenge sees standout performance

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2025

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club delivered a standout performance in this year’s Cockleshell Challenge — an open sea race held in…

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The Island has some competitive Coalporters’ crews

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2025

Island rowing clubs delivered solid performances at the Coalporters’ 150th Anniversary Regatta, with Newport, Ryde, and Shanklin crews all making…

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County cup clashes in this week’s bowls

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2025

Shanklin welcomed bowlers from across the Island, with appreciative spectators enjoying a weekend of high-class competition for Island Cups. In…

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Island sport fixtures for Saturday, July 26

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2025

Cricket Hook & Newnham Basics v Ventnor (12.30pm), Ventnor II v Hythe & Dibden (1pm), Havant II v Ryde (1pm),…

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Admiral’s Cup has global crews and IW connections

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2025

By A & S Whitewood Celebrating the centenary year of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the 24th Admiral’s Cup made…

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Darting delight in this week’s sport report

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2025

Shanklin FC Darts team are celebrating success in the Men’s Monday Night League, winning the league, league cup, sixes cup…

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The Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday 18th July

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2025

Cricket Ventnor v Old Tauntonians & Romsey (12.30pm), Burridge v Ventnor II (1pm), Ryde v Lymington II (1pm), Gosport Borough…

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Girls from across the region take on Island watersports

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2025

More than 200 Girlguiding members from across South West England gathered at UKSA in Cowes last weekend (Jul 12–13) for…

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Team Thunder gives their thanks

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 15, 2025

Sandown & Lake FC enjoyed an end-of-season celebration evening for their U-16 Team ‘Thunder’ squad, with managers, Michael Radic and…

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Priory riders jump high in school show-jumping

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Young riders from Priory School are celebrating strong performance in the Island’s inter-schools show-jumping competition, held on July 3. The…

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Cowes plays host to international sailing

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It’s back to Cowes for the Admiral’s Cup 2025 edition, and it has been away far too long. Cowes hosted…

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Island yacht club toasts milestone anniversary

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The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) celebrated its 180th anniversary with a weekend of sailing and celebration at its Fishbourne…

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Testing conditions for RSYC Regatta

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2025

By Ollie Dewar The fleet of 198 competing boats were given a severe challenge in testing conditions during the 17th…

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This week’s Island bowls round-up report

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 10, 2025

In Division One, Cowes Medina A won 10-0 (61-53) away at Bembridge A, Sandown A won 10-0 (93-30) away at…

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