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Page 1: Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Events Guide 2014

SATURDAY 21ST JUNE

Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Events Guide

Page 2: Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Events Guide 2014

SATURDAY 21ST JUNE

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Welcome aboard!If you are lucky enough to live on the Isle of

Wight, you already know that being on a small

Island where the coast is never more than a

short drive away in every direction is one of

the very best things about being here. The

Solent and the open sea along the back of the

Wight is our castle moat, separating us from

the mainland and the rest of Europe.

As a visitor you’ll find that the sea is

everywhere; in our history, our art and culture,

our food and drink, the songs we sing, and the

work we do.

The Festival of the Sea attempts to bring

together some of those elements and

influences across the Island and share them

with visitors and local residents alike. You’ll

find some genuine hidden pearls and gems

within the pages of the guide, so please see as

much as you can, stay for as long as you can,

and come back soon...

David Thornton Chief Executive, Visit Isle of Wight Ltd

Ahoy there!

Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

500th Anniversary of Trinity House at St Catherine’s LighthouseSee page 4

Photograph: Phillip Cruddace

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Round the Island Yacht Race Sea Safari 11Round the Island Mini-coach Tour 11Sea Themed Experience at the 12Three Buoys Restaurant

Seafood Barbecue at the Winter Gardens 12Seaside ‘Sun Printing’ Family 12Workshop at Freshwater Bay

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About 13Nothing at Osborne House

Summer Solstice Fossil Walk 13Sunset Cruise to the Needles Lighthouse 13Sustainable Seafood Supper 14at The Seaview Hotel

Taste of the Sea Cooking Demo & 14Taste of the Sea Tasting Menu at The Hambrough Hotel

The Garlic Farm Seafood Mezze 15Tree Boating with Goodleaf 15What Knot Crafts Exhibition 15Zoo by the Sea Maritime Weekend 16 ALL AT SEA – IOW’s first 17 annual beach festival

Live Music at Waterside Locations 18

Welcoming Berths – Inspiring waterside 20accommodation to suit all budgets

More seafaring shenanigans... 22Discover the Island’s rich maritime history 24

Celebrities of the Seabed Sea Safari 4500th Anniversary of Trinity House 4 at St Catherine’s Lighthouse

Coastal Gardening with 5the Coastal Gardener

Evening Trip to Lymington 5Follies, Smugglers & 5Shipwrecks Mini-coach Tour

Guith Shantymen Songs of the Sea 6Literatours 6Messing About In Boats - An Art Exhibition 6Michelangelo Restaurant - Seafood Special 7Missy J Café - Seafood Special 7Murder at the Manor 7Nautical English Ale Festival 8Nautical Fancy Dress Party 8Newtown Maritime Explorer Mini-coach Tour 8Pearl Masterclasses 8Photo Exhibition: Sandown’s 9Sea Connections

Round the Island Race Village 9 featuring Red Funnel Food Show

Round the Island Race - Pastries & Cream 9Teas at Chale Bay Farm

J.P Morgan Asset Management 10 Round the Island Race

Round the Island Yacht 11Race Spectator Cruise

2 3Monday 16th to Monday 23rd JuneThe Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea

Festival of the Sea - Anchors Aweigh! Keep a look out for our Anchor Events!

Headline Event

Heave-ho

Festival Finalé

Festival Finalé

Headline Event

Heave-ho

Festival Finalé

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Coastal Gardening with the Coastal Gardener Gerry Price, aka The Coastal Gardener, will

be on hand to answer your questions about

gardening by the sea. Browse through our

collection of gardening-by-the-sea books,

see native coastal plants growing in our

garden and go home with a plant or two

from our nursery.

21/06/2014 | 10.30 - 16.00 | Blue Haze | 24 Beachfield

Road, Bembridge PO35 5TN | 07977 550050

Evening Trip to Lymington

An evening cruise to the market town of

Lymington to enjoy restaurants and pubs.

18 – 19/06/2014 | 18:00 – 21:00 | Needles Pleasure Cruises,

Cobblers, Bouldnor Road, Yarmouth PO41 0UR | Adult -

£8.50 | Child - £6.50 | 01983 761587 | Booking essential

Follies, Smugglers & Shipwrecks mini-coach tourA guided mini-coach tour stopping at

Puckpool Battery, Bembridge Fort/Culver

Downs, Blackgang View Point, Chale

Churchyard and Godshill, pointing out all the

interesting facts along the route.

17/06/2014 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Island Explorer | Adult £20 |

Child £13 | Family of 4 £60 (2 ad + 2 ch) | 01983 475399 |

Booking essential

Celebrities of the SeabedLobster Sea Safari Enjoy a coastal cruise past secluded bays

and coves to the old harbour at Ventnor. Pull

lobster pots and seabed nets and then

experience a fast cruise back to town.

17 - 18/06/2014 | 13:00 | Ocean Blue Sea Charters |

Ocean Blue Quay, Esplanade, Ventnor PO38 1JR

£15 per adult | £12 per child | 07980 986232 | Booking essential

500th Anniversary of Trinity House at St Catherine’s LighthouseFor 500 years Trinity House has tirelessly served

the mariner, dedicated to the safety of seafarers.

To honour the 500th anniversary of this

respected organisation, St Catherine’s Lighthouse

will be open for guided tours during the Festival

of the Sea and all children aged 15 and under will

receive a free lighthouse-related goody bag.

16,17,18,19,20,22,23/06/2014 | 13:00 - 16:00 | St

Catherine’s Lighthouse, Nr Niton, Ventnor PO38 2NG |

Adults £4.00 reduced admission for children under 16,

students, senior citizens and families. | 01983 730435

4 Monday 16th to Monday 23rd JuneThe Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

Heave-ho

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6 7Monday 16th to Monday 23rd JuneThe Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea

Michelangelo Restaurant - Seafood SpecialA restaurant favoured with glorious sea views,

Michelagelo’s will be offering a sea festival

catch and seafood speciality daily.

16/06/2014 – 23/06/2014 | 30 St Thomas Street, Ryde

PO33 2DL | 01983 811966

Missy J Café - Seafood Special This attractive family-run café will be offering

lunchtime specials and seafood platters.

16/06/2014 – 23/06/2014 | 64 George Street, Ryde PO33

2AJ | 01983 612666

Murder at the ManorA unique interactive 1920s themed murder

mystery entertainment in the beautiful

surroundings of Mottistone Gardens. Bring a

picnic and a bottle. 1920s fancy dress optional.

21/06/2014 | Gates open 18:00, investigation commences

18:45 | Mottistone Gardens | Mottistone | PO30 4ED

£12.00 per person | 01983 741302 | Booking essential

Guith Shantymen Songs of the SeaPopular local musicians, Guith Shantymen, will

be performing a selection of ‘Songs of the

Sea’ on-board Wightlink sailings between

Portsmouth and Fishbourne.

21/06/2014 | 12:00 – 16:00

Literatours

Time-travelling literary coach tour around the

Island featuring the voices of Celia Imrie, Hugh

Bonneville and Richard E Grant. The 4-hour

tour will include anecdotes from the Island’s

literary history, with readings of poetry, letters

and diaries of the celebrated literary and

historical figures who have lived on the Island,

along with music from Island composers.

Includes 40-minute lunch stop at a seafront

location. (Cost of lunch not included)

22/06/2014 | 10:00-15:00 | Departs Cowes Parade Adult

- £27.00 | Concession - £25.00 | www.literatours.org.uk |

Booking essential

Messing About In Boats - An Art ExhibitionAn exhibition of works by notable Island artists

Kate Christie and Beck Samuelson.

17/06/2014 - 24/06/2014 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Green Buoy

Arts | 9 High Street, Cowes PO31 7RZ |

www.greenbuoyarts.com Entrance is FREE

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Osborne HouseSee page 13

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8 9The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Photo Exhibition: Sandown’s Sea ConnectionsSandown Library celebrates Festival of the

Sea with a themed photo exhibition of the

area’s historic connections to the sea.

17/06/2014 - 23/06/2014 | Open Tues/Thurs/Fri | 09:00

– 17:00 | Sat 09:30 – 16:30 | Closed 12:30 – 13:30 all days |

Sandown Library | High Street, Sandown, PO36 8AF |

FREE | 01983 402748

Round the Island Race Village featuring Red Funnel Food Show The Cowes Food Show returns with a Festival of

the Sea special. There will be seafood cooking

demos at the food theatre from top local chefs,

Isle of Wight and guest local producer stalls,

children’s entertainment and much more.

21 - 22/06/2014 | 10:00-17:00 | Cowes Yacht Haven

PO31 7BD | FREE

Round the Island Race - Pastries and Cream Teas at Chale Bay FarmWatch the race as it passes the South Western

leg of the course from the Needles to

Blackgang Chine, whilst enjoying pastries or a

delicious Chale Bay Farm Cream Tea. Nearby

St Andrew’s Church will be hosting an

exhibition of its 900 years.

21/06/2014 | Military Road, Chale PO38 2JF |

01983 730950 | Booking advisable

Nautical English Ale FestivalJoin the locals at this Real English Ale Festival

with nautical-themed beers.

16/06/2014 – 23/06/2014 | 11:00-23:00 Cowes Ale House

5a Shooters Hill, Cowes PO31 7BE | 01983 294027

Nautical Fancy Dress PartyAn evening full of fancy dress fun, music from

the 60s, 70s and 80s with DJ Jeff and great

beers from around England - all with a nautical

theme of course!

21/06/14 | From 19:30 | Cowes Ale House | 5a Shooters

Hill, Cowes PO31 7BE | 01983 294027

Newtown Maritime Explorer mini-coach tourGuided mini-coach tour stopping at Cowes

Parade (45 mins), Porchfield, Newtown to visit

the site of the old harbour, original town hall

and the historic town of Yarmouth.

19/06/2014 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Island Explorer | Adult

£20.00 | Child £13.00 | Family £60.00 (2 ad + 2 ch) |

01983 475399 | Booking essential

Pearl MasterclassesA fun and informative talk about how pearls

are formed in their natural environment. Talks

last around 30 minutes and include the

opportunity to see even the most valuable

of all pearls.

16/06/2014 – 23/06/2014 | Isle of Wight Pearl | Military

Road, Brighstone PO30 4DD | FREE | 01983 740352 |

Booking essential

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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10 11The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Round the Island Yacht Race Spectator Cruise

A spectacular spectator trip amongst the fleet

of the Round the Island yachts from Yarmouth

through to the Needles Lighthouse.

21/06/2014 | 07:00 – 09:30 | Needles Pleasure Cruises |

Departs Yarmouth | Adult - £9.50 | Child - £7.00 | 01983

761587 | Booking essential

Round the Island Yacht Race Sea Safari Join OceanBlue crew from Ventnor Haven and

watch the leaders of the fleet as they race

around the southern tip of the Island.

21/06/2014 | 07:50 | Ocean Blue Sea Charters | Ocean

Blue Quay, Esplanade, Ventnor PO38 1JR | £40 per person

07980 986232 | Booking essential

Round the Island mini-coach tourA visit to the Isle of Wight wouldn’t be

complete without going ‘Round the Island’.

Our mini-coach tour takes you along the

traditional clockwise route from Ryde with

stops on the way. If you’ve never been to the

Island before, this is a must day out. The route

along the southern coast line of the Island is

quite spectacular.

16/06/2014 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Island Explorer | Adult £20,

Child £13 | Family of 4 £60 (2ad + 2 ch) | 01983 475399 |

Booking essential

J.P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the

Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing

Club, regularly attracts over 1,700 boats and

around 16,000 sailors, making it the largest

yacht race of its kind in the world and the

fourth largest participation sporting event in

the UK. Competitors come from all over Great

Britain, from other parts of Europe and from

as far away as Australia and the USA to race

the 50 nautical mile course around the Isle of

Wight. Starting on the famous Royal Yacht

Squadron ‘line’ in Cowes, the massive fleet,

often flying brightly coloured spinnakers,

races westabout to The Needles, around St

Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy,

and back into the Solent to the finish line at

Cowes. For those not competing, the Island

has many great vantage points to watch the

Race unfold, such as Cowes, The Needles and

St Catherine’s Point. You can also follow the

race online via the Race Tracking and the live

Blog at http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk21/06/2014 | Race starts at Cowes, view from locations

island wide

Headline Event

Heave-ho

Festival Finalé

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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12 13The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Osborne HouseAn outdoor production by Shakespeare’s

Globe of the accessible comedy ‘Much Ado

About Nothing’ at Queen Victoria’s Palace by

the Sea, Osborne House.

18/06/2014 - 21/06/2014 | Osborne House | York Avenue,

East Cowes PO32 6JX | Tickets are £17 | Concessions £13 |

Schools £9 | Booking essential | www.quayarts.org

Summer Solstice Fossil WalkGo in search of Dinosaurs on this guided fossil

walk along Compton Beach.

21/06/2014 | 13:00 | Adults £5.00 | Children (ages 3 to 15)

£3.80 | Family (2+2) £16.50 | Family (2+3) £19.00 |

Concession (pensioners/ students) £4.00 | Booking

essential | www.dinosaurisle.com

Sunset Cruise to the Needles Lighthouse An evening cruise to the Needles, the

distinctive chalk stacks that rise out of the sea

and the Needles lighthouse, built by Trinity

House in 1859.

16 - 17/06/2014 | 19:30 | Needles Pleasure Cruises |

Cobblers, Bouldnor Road, Yarmouth PO41 0UR | Adult

£8.50 | Child £6.50 | www.needlespleasurecruises.co.uk |

01983 761587

Sea Themed Experienceat the Three Buoys RestaurantThe evening consists of a welcome sea

-themed cocktail followed by an oceangoing

three-course meal and a live band to entertain

guests after their meal.

18/06/2014

Three Buoys Restaurant | Appley Lane, Ryde PO33 1ND |

Tickets priced at £30pp | 01983 811212

Seafood Barbecue at the Winter GardensSeafood Barbecue - all sorts of seafood delights

available (including burgers and hot dogs).

21/06/2014 | 12.00 - 21.00 | Pier Street | Ventnor

PO38 1SQ | Various prices

Seaside ‘Sun Printing’ Family Workshop at Freshwater BayDimbola Museum and Galleries will be holding a

Seaside ‘Sun Printing’ Family Workshop at

Freshwater Bay. Sun Prints - or cyanotypes - were

one of the earliest photographic techniques used

by Victorian photographers. They’re a simple, fun

process which is suitable for all ages. Our

workshop will use objects found on the beach to

create sea-themed photographic images which

will appear before your eyes like magic!

21/06/2014 | Drop in anytime between 11:00 – 15:00 |

Freshwater Bay | FREE (Donations are welcome with all

proceeds helping to support the Julia Margaret Cameron

Trust) | Booking essential | www.dimbola.co.uk

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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14 15The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

The Garlic Farm Seafood MezzeThe Garlic Farm will embrace the spirit of the

sea by pairing delicious seafood treats with

our own garlicky goodies to create a fabulous

sharing platter for two adults.

16/06/2014 - 23/06/2014 | The Garlic Farm | Mersley

Lane, Newchurch PO36 0NR | approx £25 to serve 2

people | 01983 865378

Tree Boating with Goodleaf Set sail for the high trees on Saturday 21st

June in one of our specialist ‘Tree Boats’

hammocks. We’ll teach you how to ascend into

the tree canopy via rope and harness. Once in

the tree you’ll be able to navigate your way

into a tree boat for a relaxing ‘canopy cruise’ in

the canopy of a mature English Oak tree. Don’t

forget your binoculars; there should be

spectacular views of the Round the Island

Race from the tree top. Tree Boats are perfect

for sharing, so bring a friend and take

advantage of our Tree Boat for Two offer!

21/06/2014 | 10:00-17:00 | Appley Park, Ryde PO33 1ND | £38

per person | £70 for 2 people together and sharing a tree boat

| 0333 8001188 | Booking essential

What Knot Crafts ExhibitionJohn “the Knot Man” will be at home in his

garden studio to show items made from rope

and driftwood found whilst walking on

Colwell Beach.

20/06/2014-23/06/2014 | 10:00 – 16:30 | 2 The Cedars,

Madiera Lane, Freshwater PO40 9SP | 01983 759576

Sustainable Seafood Supper at The Seaview HotelJoin us for a family-style sharing seafood

supper featuring ‘ugly fish’. The menu, created

by Bruce Theobald, will include a fish soup

made entirely out of ugly fish. “These ugly

locals taste great and are perfect for a rich,

rustic fish soup which, put simply, is the real

flavour of coastal life”. Communal sitting in the

Naval Bar.

19/06/2014 | 19:30 | The Seaview Hotel | High Street,

Seaview PO34 5EX | £23 per person for 3 courses |

01983 612711 | Booking essential

Taste of the Sea Cooking Demo at The Hambrough HotelTaste of the Sea cooking demo in the restaurant

at the Hambrough. It will start at 10.30 and

finish around 1.30 with a 2 course lunch.

Participants will learn how to cook and prepare

some of the delights the sea has to offer.

Max 8 participants | 18/06/2014 | 10.30am - 13.30pm |

The Hambrough | Hambrough Road, Ventnor PO38 1SQ

£65 including lunch | 01983 856333 | Booking essential

Taste of the Sea Tasting Menu at The Hambrough HotelTasting menu consisting of a fish-inspired amuse

bouche, 3 fish courses, pre-dessert and dessert.

Matching wines will be available at £35 per person.

16/06/2014 - 23/06/2014 | Available lunch and dinner | The

Hambrough | Hambrough Road, Ventnor PO38 1SQ | £55

per person | 01983 856333 | Booking essential

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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16 17The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

All At Sea – Isle of Wight’s first annual beach festival An alternative beach festival with a twist.

Introducing the Island’s first ever Birdman

contest, Cardboard Boat race, UK Sand

Sculpture competition and of course

‘pirate lessons’.

28 – 29/06/2014 | Small Hope Beach Shanklin | Events

start from 10:00 | Bars close at 21:00 | Small entrance fee

to Festival Village | 01983 716434 |

www.beach-events.co.uk

Zoo by the Sea Maritime WeekendJoin the Isle of Wight Zoo for a fantastic

maritime-themed weekend for all generations!

We will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of

D-Day highlighting P.L.U.T.O (Pipeline Under

The Ocean) and its historical connection with

the Zoo and neighbouring Browns Family Golf

Course. The wonder of the wartime project will

be brought alive by a photographic exhibition,

film and talks by local historians.

There will be marine conservation-led activities

for both adults and children, including ‘The

Owl and the Pussycat’ themed events.

The Marines will be joining us to compete

against the big cats in a not-to-be-missed

‘Tug-O-War’!

The tigers will be making a splash during

special aquatic feeding demonstrations.

22/06/2014 – 23/06/2014 | 10:00 – 17:30 | Yaverland

Road, Sandown PO36 8QB | Normal zoo admission applies

| 01983 403883

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

Festival Finalé

Celebrities of the Seabed Sea SafariSee page 4

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18 19The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Monday 16th June

Bazz and the Fiddlers | Cowes Ale House20:00 | 01983 294027

Jules & Rick | Spyglass Inn, Ventnor20:00 | 01983 855338

Tuesday 17th June

Roger Homes | Spyglass Inn, Ventnor 20:00 | 01983 855338

Wednesday 18th June

Chale Bay Wailers | Spyglass Inn, Ventnor20:00 | 01983 855338

Tash | The Buddle Inn, Niton20:00 | 01983 730243

JC & Angelina | The Bargeman’s Rest, Newport20:00 | 01983 525828

Thursday 19th June

JC & Angelina | Spyglass Inn, Ventnor20:00 | 01983 855338

Friday 20th June

Chris Brown | The Waterfront Inn, Shanklin20:00 | 01983 863023

The Spasm Band – Skiffle & Jazz | Spyglass Inn, Ventnor20:00 | 01983 855338

Grizzled Skipper | The Bargeman’s Rest, Newport 20:00 | 01983 525828

Nik & Sunny | The Buddle Inn, Niton20:00 | 01983 730243

Saturday 21st June

David Thornton | The Bargeman’s Rest, Newport20:00 | 01983 525828

Bob & Alex | The Buddle Inn, Niton20:00 | 01983 730243

Black Daniels | The Steamer Inn, Shanklin20:00 | 01983 862641

Ollie & Blue | The Waterfront Inn, Shanklin20:00 | 01983 863023

Sunday 22nd June

Chris Brown | The Waterfront Inn, Shanklin12:00-14:00 | 01983 863023

Cornerstone Trio | The Steamer Inn, Shanklin14:30 | 01983 862641

Goose Island | The Bargeman’s Rest, Newport20:00 | 01983 525828

JC & Angelina | The Buddle Inn, Niton20:00 | 01983 730243

Music with Woody | Cowes Ale House, Cowes15:30 – 17:30 | 01983 294027

Roger Homes | The Spyglass Inn, Ventnor12:00 | 01983 855338

Monday 23rd June

Cornerstone Duo | The Spyglass Inn, Ventnor20:00 | 01983 855338 TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Live Music at

waterside locations

Welcoming Berths...

More seafaring shenanigans...

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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20 The Isle of Wight Festival of the SeaThe Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea

Self Catering

The Glass House, Cowes www.islandcottageholidays01929 481555

The Boathouse, Steephill Covewww.theboathouse-steephillcove.co.uk07801 899747

Seasalt Holidays www.sesaltholidays.co.uk07970 985080

The Hideaway, Bonchurch www.oceanbluequay.co.uk01983 852398

Appley Beach House www.rentamanor.com01983 629392

Tara, Yarmouth www.bluechipholidays.co.uk0844 2737853

Chine Farm (camping) www.chine-farm.co.uk01983 740901

Seaview Holidayswww.seaviewisleofwight.co.uk01983 612330

Bed & Breakfast

The Little Gloster, Cowes www.thelittlegloster.com01983 200299

The Woodvalewww.hotelcowes.co.uk01983 292037

Hotels

Northbank Hotel, Seaview www.northbankhotel.co.uk01983 612227

Seaview Hotel, nr Ryde www.seaviewhotel.co.uk01983 612711

The Hambrough Hotel www.thehambrough.com01983 856333

The Leconfield, nr Ventnor (adult only) www.leconfieldhotel.com01983 852196

The George Hotel, Yarmouth www.thegeorge.co.uk01983 760331

Trouville Hotel, Sandown www.trouvillehotel.co.uk01983 402141

21Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Live Music at

waterside locations

Welcoming Berths...

More seafaring shenanigans...

Inspiring waterside places to stay to suit all budgets.>

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

The Little Gloster, Cowes

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22 The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea

...watersports centres, fishing trips, pleasure cruises, yacht charters and more...

Black Rock Fishing Charters01983 760766 www.blackrockcharters.co.uk

Cachalot Charters – Fishing Trips 01983 874100 www.cachalot-charters.co.uk

Fynn Marine Rib & Yacht Charter 01983 297500 www.fynnmarine.co.uk

Harry Ho Charters Fishing Trips 01983 863566 / 07946 727613 www.harryhocharters.webden.co.uk

Isle of Wight Adventure Activities 01983 755838 www.isleofwightadventureactivities.co.uk

Isle of Wight Sea Kayaking 01983 755838 www.iow-seakayaking.co.uk

Medina Valley Centre – Canoeing/Kayaking 01983 522195 www.medinavalleycentre.co.uk

MV Joybelles; Yarmouth & Solent Cruises01983 760766 / 07957 796510

Needles Pleasure Cruises 01983 761587 www.needlespleasurecruises.co.uk

Sail for Fun Yacht Charters 01983 282867 www.sailforfun.co.uk

Searaider Fishing Charter 07507 535971

Shalfleet Manor Estuary Safaris 01983 531235/531397

Solent & Wightlink Cruises01983 564602 www.solentcruises.co.uk

Tackt Isle – Kayaking/ Paddle boards/ Dinghies/ Crabbing01983 875542 www.tackt-isle.co.uk

Wight Water 01983 404987 www.wightwaters.com

Wight Sapphire 01983 740554 / 07967 910565 www.sapphireboatcharters.co.uk

23Monday 16th to Monday 23rd June

Live Music at

waterside locations

Welcoming Berths...

More seafaring shenanigans... www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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24 The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea

Discover the Island’srich maritime history

Defence:A large number of forts and castles have defended the Island’s coast and the Solent from the time of Henry VIII onwards. You can still explore Yarmouth and later defences such as Needles Battery, Fort Victoria near Yarmouth, and Puckpool Battery at Ryde. In WWII PLUTO (pipeline under the ocean) joined the Island to France from Shanklin Chine to supply fuel to the troops in mainland Europe.

Shipbuilding:This has always been a vital industry for the

Island. East Cowes built three decker “Ships of

the Line” in the 18th Century, 27 destroyers in

WWI and 26 in WWII. One of these was HMS

Cavalier and one of her old propellers can be

seen on East Cowes Seafront. The Hammerhead

Crane at Cowes, one of only three left in the UK,

was erected in 1911 and used to lift enormous

boilers into the newly built ships. Flying boats

and amphibious planes such as the Bat Boat

(1913) were also built here. The first hovercraft

was launched at the Columbine Works in East

Cowes in 1959.

Yachting:As well as being host to the world famous

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week,

the Island was home to one of the UK’s most

famous boat designers and yachtsman; Uffa

Fox. His famous airborne lifeboat can be found

at The Classic Boat Museum in East Cowes.

With thanks to David and Sarah Burdett, East Cowes Heritage Centre.

www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

for more information

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Portsmouth Harbour

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Just four miles from the English south coast, the UK’s Holiday Island is so easy to get to

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Welcoming PortsTravel by train to Southampton, Southsea, Portsmouth or Lymington. There are onward train connections on the Island at Ryde and integrated bus connections at all Island ports (www.islandbuses.info).

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Lymington to YarmouthCar and passenger FerryCrossing time 40 minuteswww.wightlink.co.uk

Southampton to West Cowes Passenger FerryCrossing time 20 minutesSouthampton to East CowesCar and passenger FerryCrossing time 1 hourwww.redfunnel.co.uk

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Portsmouth to FishbourneCar & passenger FerryCrossing time 45 minutesPortsmouth to RydePassenger catamaranCrossing time 20 minuteswww.wightlink.co.uk

Southsea to RydePassenger FerryCrossing time 10 minuteswww.hovertravel.co.uk