Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, hosted the first ever book signing on 27 October onboard their hovercraft and in terminals with
Skipper of Rescued Yacht Praised for Seeking Help
A 28 foot with a potentially serious problem with its rudder was towed through a choppy Solent into Cowes this afternoon by the local RNLI lifeboat. The yacht, the Spoondrift, with
Witness appeal after dispute on board Solent ferry
Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of a dispute involving football fans on a ferry from Southampton to West Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Officers are
Win a £300 BMX with Hovertravel and Monster
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, has launched a competition, in association with Monster Energy Drinks, to find the best
Training Session Turned into the real thing
A training session in the Solent for the crew of Cowes RNLI on Saturday (17th September) turned out to be more serious when they were tasked to go to the aid of a
2011 was the Hovertravels best bestival ever
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent and to the Bestival, has had great success ferrying both festival goers and commuters to and from
Big winds fail to overshadow final regatta
A Mayday and the remnants of a hurricane threatened, but failed, to overshadow what proved to be an exhilarating weekend of racing in the September Regatta.
Visit the Needles with a Hovertravel Hovercraft
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, will be visiting the famous landmark The Needles for the first time since 2003, offering a unique
Yacht with Engine Trouble Towed to Safety
A yacht with engine trouble in the Solent received the assistance of Cowes RNLI
Capsized Laser Ends Family Outing
Family rescued after boat capsizes off East Cowes
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
YARMOUTH RNLI LIFEBOAT IN DARING STORM RESCUE
The volunteer crew of Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat was called to assist a 32ft yacht, Starburst
HOVERTRAVEL ANNOUNCES HOVERFEST 2011 LINE-UP
Hovertravel has announced details of its 2011 HoverFest. The biggest pre and post festival parties
Hovertravel reveals islander focus for the festival
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, has unveiled some of the developments it will be putting in place for the forthcoming Isle of Wight
20 FOOT YACHT SUDDENLY SINKS IN THE SOLENT
Cowes Lifeboat Assists a Couple after Yacht suddenly sinks in the solent, just off castle point.
THOUSANDS ARRIVED IN COWES FOR RIBEX WEEKEND
THOUSANDS if visitors turned up at Cowes Yacht Haven over the weekend for RIBEX 2011
DRIFTING YACHT RESCUED BY COWES LIFEBOAT
Cowes RNLI lifeboat raced to the aid of a yacht that was drifting into the main shipping channel
Hovertravel sponsors Natwest island games
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, has announced its sponsorship of the NatWest Island Games football. The NatWest
HOVERTRAVEL ADDS THE X-FACTOR TO NEW DEAL
Offering joint travel and theatre tickets for Blood Brothers at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth.
CELIA LAUNCHES £1M APPEAL FOR LIFEBOAT STATION
Celia Imrie, much-loved actress, has officially launched a £1M public appeal.
SAILING HERO PETE GOSS TO OPEN RIBEX
A STAR of the international sailing world will descend upon Cowes in May to officially open RIBEX 2011.
HOVERTRAVEL INVITES LOCALS TO A BIG DAY OUT
Hovertravel is offering Islandresidents a 10% discount on Hovertravel tickets for Portsmouth’s Big Day Out









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