Wightlink Islanders took the gamble in February this year by signing Rob Smith who had taken a year away from the sport, he came in on a full transfer from Rye House.
Speedway: A busy weekend on the Island next week
A busy weekend on the Island next week, but nothing to do with speedway! In fact one of the major reasons that speedway survives on the Island is their ‘Premier
Ribex event moves accross the water for 2012
RIBEX, the world’s only boat show dedicated solely to RIBs, will be making a high-profile relaunch as it moves to its brand new location for 2012. The waterside retail
Charity Cycle Challenge Team ready for the start
Square to Square Charity Cycle Challenge Team 2011 ready for the start of their endurance challenge After eighteen months of planning, promotion, fundraising and training
The Wightlink Islanders KO cup hurdle
Wightlink Islanders face Mildenhall Fen Tigers in the second leg of the National league KO Cup Semi-final tonight with a 7.30pm start time. The Islanders are in a must
Miles of fun at this year’s cycling festival
The countdown is on to this year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival which starts on Saturday 17 September. Cyclists will be spoilt for choice during the nine-day festival with
Thw Wightlink Islanders skipper in horror smash
The Wightlink Islanders meeting was curtailed last night following a horror smash in heat 13 involving Islanders skipper Nick Simmons and Heathens new recruit Kyle Newman.
Wihtlink Islanders re-group for Heathens tie
Wightlink Islanders change their race night this week to tackle Dudley Heathens on Thursday with a 7.30pm start at Smallbrook. The original fixture was washed out
Powerboat racing set to end on a high
The P1 Superstock, the largest ‘one design’ powerboat racing series in the world, and which is powered by BRP, is preparing for the last two competitions of the…
Islanders win last heat decider over Hornets
Wightlink Islanders found the going tough early on last night at Smallbrook against Newport but mid meeting pulled out a slight advantage until the determined Hornets
Islanders Hornets test and a blind stunt
Wightlink Islanders return to Smallbrook tomorrow evening following a heavy defeat against the Sheffield/Scunthorpe combined team at Sheffield last Thursday
Shepards Wharf proved popular for Cowes week
Providing a relaxing haven for yachtsmen competing in the regatta. It received a visit from HRH The Princess Royal and proved to be the perfect venue for hosting many highlights
Islanders beaten by powerhouse Sheffield
Heavy defeat in Sheffield for Wightlink Islanders. Wightlink Islanders slumped to another heavy defeat on the road last night against the Sheffield/Scunthorpe
Rán – First Back to Back Victory in 50 Years
For the first time in more than 50 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has a back-to-back handicap winner. Following on from her victory under IRC in 2009, this afternoon
Wightlink Islanders face a tough steel city test
Wightlink Islanders face the Sheffield/Scunthorpe combined team tonight at Owlerton Stadium, Sheffield. So far this year the Islanders haven’t travelled to well, they
Pace slows on day 3 of Rolex Fastnet Race
After a brisk first 48 hours, pace in the Rolex Fastnet Race has slowed up with high pressure encroaching into the Celtic Sea and towards the south of Cornwall, just west of
Islanders skipper max seals a draw against leaders
Wightlink Islanders were held to a 45-45 draw at Smallbrook last night in front a big crowd by the new leaders of the National league Mildenhall. Nick Simmons Islanders
Fastnet: Rán Looking Good for Second Victory
Following the arrival of the 100 foot supermaxi ICAP Leopard (GBR) this morning, so the first of the Mini Maxis arrived in Plymouth this afternoon in the form of 2009
Rolex Fastnet Race Press Conference in Cowes
With just over two days left until the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, a press conference was held yesterday in the Sir Max Aitken Museum in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
HRH The Princess Royal fires start gun for Race Day
Andrew Shaw achieved a second successive bullet and third of the week in X23 Phoenix propelling him further into the overall lead after five races in the X One Designs, the
Fancy some school holiday karate classes
Looking for something for your children to learn during the School Holidays? Isle of Wight Karate and Self Defence club is offering a wide range of classes for boys
Islanders overcome hitmen and Simmons polishes
Wightlink Islanders skipper Nick Simmons successfully defended the Bronze helmet last night at Smallbrook against the visitors challenger Adam Allott. Referee Christina
Signature sailing events include launch of new race
In 2012, the Royal Southern Yacht Club will celebrate the 175th Anniversary of its formation in January 1837. Born on the rising tide of enthusiastic support for
Hockey club announces major expansion
The sport of hockey on the Isle of Wight has an even brighter future with news that the Isle of Wight Hockey Club is expanding to include new ladies and junior teams. Until
Online registration launched for 2011 IW Cycling Festival
Online registration is now open for this year’s Hills Killer and Cycle the Wight events which form part of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival. Places on these popular events are limited
Simmons scoops WPA open championship
Wightlink Islanders skipper Nick Simmons scooped first prize in last night WPA Health Insurance Open Championship at Smallbrook to complete a
Speedway: Hornets snatch win over Islanders
Wightlink Islanders suffered heat 15 heartache yesterday afternoon in South Wales with their best away performance of the year so far resulting in a 4 point
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