STORM WARNING TO DRIVERS
05 July 2006 -
TORRENTIAL summer downpours have prompted a reminder from police to drivers to take care in heavy rain.
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RAIDERS COMPLETE NETMINDER LINE UP
03 July 2006 -
The Wightlink Raiders have today completed their netminder line up for the new season with fans favourite Toby Cooley returning for another year.
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Ripcurl English Nationals
03 July 2006 -
Several Island surfers travelled to Newquay in Cornwall to compete in the Ripcurl English Nationals events which culminated this weekend in huge and windblown conditions. Unfortuantly none of our surfers made it through to the finals in any of the Adult events, however, Zoe Sheath continued her success in surfing with a deserved second in the Ripcurl English Nationals junior event at Watergate Bay last week where she competed in the Under 18 Girls. This prestigious and long running contest is the main event for England team selection and Zoe has inreased her ranking to 2nd in England.
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News from Suzanne Whitewood at the Rolex Commodores’ Cup
03 July 2006 -
FINAL RESULT REMAINS IN THE BALANCE
Ireland Green appears to hold the lead, but France Bleu is in the hunt
The final outcome of the Rolex Commodores’ Cup could not be closer on this final afternoon/evening of racing
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A REVERSAL OF FORTUNE FAVOURS FRANCE Final Report
03 July 2006 -
Ireland thwarted at the last for a second time
Against all odds, Géry Trentesaux’s France Bleu came from behind to win the Rolex Commodores’ Cup 2006, beating twelve other nation teams in the process, including three powerful ones from Ireland
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IRISH TEAMS LAY CLAIM TO DAY ONE 28.6.06.
03 July 2006 -
SPECTACULAR DAY OF SOLENT RACING
Irish show no signs of relinquishing hold on the leaderboard
With the three Irish teams still holding on to the top three places, they now hold a practically unassailable advantage over the rest of the teams in the Rolex Commodores’ Cup with one inshore race and the long double points scoring 36 hour offshore race to come tomorrow
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IRISH TEAMS LAY CLAIM TO DAY ONE 28.6.06.
03 July 2006 -
Green, Orange and White in first, second and third
With a grey sky and torrential rain throughout the day, the opening bout of the Rolex Commodores’ Cup resembled a race at the Winter Series more than a regatta on the Solent at the height of summer
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IRISH TEAMS CONTINUE TO WIDEN THE GAP ON THE OPPOSITION
03 July 2006 -
GBR White loses ground on France Bleu despite Fair Do’s best efforts
In stark contrast to Monday’s wintry conditions, so today’s sailing at the Rolex Commodores’ Cup was how a late June race day on the Solent should be with a moderate to fresh breeze and under a scorching sun
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Isle of Wight Plays Host To International Yachting Regatta.
03 July 2006 -
Sponsored by Rolex, The Commodores’Cup is being sailed in the waters off Cowes. Thirteen teams, with three boats per team, from across Europe are sailing against each other for the chance to hold the cup for two years. Current holders GB Red are here again to try and retain the trophy which they won in 2004.
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SPECTACULAR DAY OF SOLENT RACING
03 July 2006 -
Irish show no signs of relinquishing hold on the leaderboard
With the three Irish teams still holding on to the top three places, they now hold a practically unassailable advantage over the rest of the teams in the Rolex Commodores’ Cup with one inshore race and the long double points scoring 36 hour offshore race to come tomorrow
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