38th America’s Cup dreams left in tatters
Mal ButlerThe Ineos Britannia sailing team, which was skippered by Ben Ainslie at the last America’s Cup, has abandoned its challenge…
Read MoreBowls bonanza at the end of the Indoor Season
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Indoor Season came to a climax, with a weekend of close competition at Cowes Community Club. The event started…
Read MoreDecisive win for IW Men’s 2nds in hockey
The Island Men’s 2nd team secured an impressive 7–4 away victory over US Portsmouth, in a high-energy match. The game…
Read MoreCowes are Cup conquerors in this week’s football
Cowes Reserves reach the Memorial Cup final, with the Whitecroft & Barton v High Park encounter, postponed due to injury.…
Read MoreMatchday memories for former team-mates
Former Wroxall FC team-mates from over 40 years ago, when they finished as runners-up in IW Division One, they reunited…
Read MoreIsland rowers enjoy success on the Itchen
Shanklin & Sandown Rowing Club enjoyed success at the BTC Head on the River Itchen, with excellent results in the…
Read MoreWomen’s 1st team secure promotion in this week’s hockey
Women’s 1st XI narrowly lost 3-2 at home to league leaders Andover to finish the season second. A first half…
Read MoreA duathlon and triathlon in this week’s Wight Tri report
On Mother’s Day morning, 22 Wight Tri members, including several valiant mums on a mission, traded lie-ins and breakfast in…
Read MoreIW Special Olympics team triumphs in competition
The Special Olympics Isle of Wight team has returned home from a great day of competition in Waterlooville with an…
Read MoreWight Eagles fly to Fratton Park for an afternoon of football
Keen youngsters from Wight Eagles FC crossed the Solent for a thrilling afternoon of football. The U-11 female academy players…
Read MoreChampions were crowned in this week’s football report
With the end of the season approaching , Whitecroft and Barton confirmed it would be retaining the Division One title,…
Read MoreThe Finals Weekend for the Island’s Indoor Bowls
The weekend saw the culmination of a competitive and enjoyable indoor bowls at Ryde Indoor bowls. Ian Hampshire, of IW…
Read MoreTwo wins at Smallbrook in this week’s hockey report
IW 1st XI won 4-0 at home to Haslemere, in Division Two South, with goals from Sam Challis, and 1…
Read MoreTrying times evident in this week’s Island rugby report
The three senior Island sides faced stiff mainland opposition, and player availability issues, but, despite defeats, will be heartened by…
Read MoreRyde Harriers shine in a great performance
Two Ryde Harriers have put in impressive performances. Gary Marshall, fresh from a personal best at the Fleet half-marathon, took…
Read MoreCompetition hots up as the end of season looms
by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde Rankers 5 v Ryde C 5, Ryde B 5 v Havenstreet A 5 Only…
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