A petition is underway to name the new Isle of Wight floating bridge Floaty McFloatface after the name was initially vetoed by the island's council. It has now reversed its decision
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Arrests after boat hits mooring in Cowes Harbour
Three men were arrested on suspicion of drug offences following the incident in the early hours of Mother's Day
Businessman Aaron Brown cleared of manslaughter
A jury at Winchester Crown Court has cleared Aaron Brown of manslaughter by gross negligence following a boating accident at Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight
Passengers evacuated after fire on Wightlink Isle of Wight ferry
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out on the Wightlink ferry when it was sailing between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Cowes Week searches for new official charity for 2017
After three years of supporting the UKSA, Cowes Week is now looking for a new charity to support during next's year's regatta on the Isle of Wight.
Freemasons establish Spinnaker Lodge – the UK’s first boating lodge
Spinnaker Lodge aims to encourage both existing and new members, who are interested into yachting and motor boating, to meet and share experiences and knowledge with each other.
Pictures: Miss Isle’s Natasha Lambert completes her Scottish challenge
Natasha Lambert, who founded the Miss Isle School of Sip and Puff on the Isle of Wight, has finished her Sea and Summit Scotland challenge.
Video: Yarmouth RNLI rescues stricken yacht
The yacht had suffered a broken rudder and was perilously close to the notorious Shingles Bank off the Isle of Wight when it was rescued by Yarmouth RNLI. Watch the rescue!
Cowes Week 2016: Meet the people (and the dog) behind the scenes
From the Deputy Chairman of The Protest Committee and the Regatta Director to the under-25 Skipper Trophy holder and Cowes Week's mascot, Bertie the dog, we take a look at the people behind the scenes at this year's regatta.
7 rescued from Twin Wakes as boat starts sinking in the Solent
The crew of Twin Wakes were forced to abandon the vessel when it starting taking on water. It is used as a committee boat for racing on the Solent, including Cowes Week.
Sir Ben Ainslie names two new passenger hovercraft
The America's Cup skipper, Sir Ben Ainslie named two of Hovertravel's new passenger hovercraft at a ceremony on the Isle of Wight.
Video: Watch as commodore’s yacht sinks in Round the Island Race
Alchemist, the yacht belonging to the commodore of the Island Sailing Club, sank during the Round the Island Race on 2 July after hitting a shipwreck. But it was good news for TP52 Gladiator who won the race and MOD70 Phaedo 3 who smashed the multihall record time.
Approval for tidal energy farm off the Isle of Wight
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has given the go ahead for the tidal energy farm off St Catherine's Point despite the concerns of residents and marine users.
Video: Timelapse shows huge fire at Cowes boatyard on Isle of Wight
A huge fire at a workshop on a boatyard in Cowes on the Isle of Wight caused explosions, suspended ferry service to the island and saw nearby residents evacuated.
Round the Island Race entries open
Entries for the annual one day race open on 15 January with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust confirmed as its official charity for the fifth consecutive year.
Stowaway cat takes five week trip on luxury yacht
A family pet from Cowes on the Isle of Wight has taken the island's tradition of sailing to heart, having stowed away on board a yacht for several weeks.
Body discovered in the Isle Of Wight is named
The body of the 63-year-old from Godalming was found close to the East Cowes shore and a yacht linked to his death has been located.
In pictures: Round the Island Race 2015
See stunning pictures from this year's Round the Island Race off Cowes
Helena Lucas presents trophies at Round the Island Race prizegiving
More than 15,000 sailors took part in this year’s event off the Isle of Wight