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Boat-builder, designer and sailor Uffa Fox. Photos: IWCP Archive.

Cowes to come alive with regatta to celebrate sailing legend Uffa Fox
This year marks 50 years since the death of well-known Cowes character, adventurous sailor and boat designer, Uffa Fox, and a regatta is being held on the Isle of Wight to celebrate his many achievements.

The 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Princess Flying Boat is being marked by a one-day exhibition on the Isle of Wight on August 22. Photo: Cowes Heritage and Community Group.

Exhibition Forthcoming exhibition at Cowes to mark 70th anniversary of Princess Flying Boat

Launching the Queen Victoria lifeboat at Bembridge. Photo: Bembridge Heritage.

Exhibition Explore life afloat in Bembridge at heritage society's exhibition next week

The Princess Royal on the WetWheels boat, in picture by Chris Mathews. Inset, spitfire overhead in picture by Mike Parsons. Both are members of the IW County Press Camera Club.

PICTURES Cowes puts on right royal show for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Isle of Wight County Press reader Peter Isaacs remembers the Canadian soldiers who fought in the Dieppe raids in 1942.

Memories Canadian soldiers who trained on Island and fought at Dieppe recalled by Peter

Sir Ben Ainslie created quite a stir when competitors saw who they were up against in the IRC Class Zero races at Cowes Week yesterday (Tuesday). Photo: Paul Wyeth

COWES WEEK — DAY 4 Sir Ben Ainslie one of the star racers at Cowes Week on day four

Popular Sandown Bay swimming challenge the Pier2Pier race attracted more than 120 competitors after a three-year gap due to Covid. Pictures courtesy of Mandy Meadows

Historic Pier2Pier event in Sandown Bay makes quite a splash

Sailing conditions were perfect for sailing on The Solent yesterday (Sunday) — the second day of Cowes Week 2022.

Photos courtesy of Paul Wyeth and Martin Allen, for Cowes Week Ltd

VIDEO AND GALLERY Perfect conditions for sailing on The Solent for Cowes Week on day two

Some of the royal visitors to the Isle of Wight and Cowes Week, as captured by photographer David White.

Memories Past royal visitors to Cowes Week and the Isle of Wight recalled by photographer

The spectacle of the 68th Pier2Pier swim between Sandown Pier and the site of the former Shanklin Pier starts at 12.45pm.

EVENT ON TODAY 68th annual Pier2Pier swim from Sandown to Shanklin TODAY

Flaneur on Avenue Road in Freshwater, with owner Warren Whyte.

New shop opens in Freshwater specialising in automotive nostalgia

After 123 years of playing cricket at Victoria Recreation Ground Newport Cricket Club have begun a new era at new home Newclose Cricket Ground. Action pictures from Newport's first game at Newclose: Dave Reynolds.

Exclusive Newport Cricket Club rubber stamp historic move to Newclose ground

Holmes Court, on the Isle of Wight, as it looked when Ben Houfton's family bought it in 1972.

Memories Holmes Court hotel at Colwell remembered by family who owned it in the 1970s

There was tons of fun to be had in Newport town centre — such as the Scots Guards Association — which helped create a great summery atmosphere. Photos and video: Pamela Parker

VIDEO AND PICTURES Titan and a Tartan army were treats for Newport Carnival Day crowds

Reader Keith Carroll asks if anyone can confirm Keith Richards was on the Isle of Wight as a young boy?

Letter Does this photo prove Rolling Stone Keith Richards visited Sandown as a child?

Feeling hot, hot, hot? Let us cool you down with Alan Stroud's pictures of the Isle of Wight during snowy times!

Memories If you're feeling hot, cool down with these snowy photos of the Isle of Wight!

Artist Thomas Rowlandson, 1757-1827, visited the Isle of Wight with his sketchbook in the 1790s. This is ‘Auction In St James Square'. © Isle of Wight Heritage Service.

Memories Newport buildings from the 1800s recalled in old letter to the County Press

Ryde High School's class of 1986.

Reunion for Ryde High School's class of 1986

Some of Newport's best-known shops and dining spots from bygone days. Photos: David White.

Memories Remembering butchers, bakers, menders and makers in Newport and Carisbrooke

Remembering the night in 1965 when the crane at J.S. White's, Cowes, toppled over in a gale on the Isle of Wight.

Memories Memories of J.S. White's and the night the crane blew over in Cowes in 1965

The Needles Park general manager Marino Zanti, left, with the West Wight torch bearers, David Ouston, Mark Roberts, James Morris, Richard Pearson, Yingliand Zhu, Sophie Wade-Smith, Henrietta Gould, Laura Carlisle and front, Harriet Little. Photo: IWCP.

Memories The day the Olympic torch relay came to the Isle of Wight PHOTOS and VIDEO

Armed Forces Day is a significant and poignant event on the Isle of Wight summer calendar.

Special events in Newport to mark Armed Forces Day on Isle of Wight

Charlie Thelfall (inset), who grew up on the Isle of Wight, will talk about his experiences on HMS Broadsword during the Falklands War.

Falklands talk Bomb Alley survivor to give talk about Falklands War in Bembridge tomorrow night

Historic lace linked to Queen Victoria's Isle of Wight death, in a photo by Hansons' Derbyshire Showroom.

Queen Victoria's death pall fragment to be auctioned this week

Flying Forties at Sandown Airport.

Flying Forties lands at Sandown Airport PHOTOS

Scenes from bygone days at Newport Market on the Isle of Wight. Photos: Alan Stroud.

Memories Remembering the old Newport Market traders and the weekly livestock sales

Gran Young as a child and in later life. Photos: Alan Stroud.

Memories From Edwardian schooldays to the first man on the moon, Gran Young saw it all

Obituary: Tony Oatley.

OBITUARY Tribute to businessman who launched the popular Tony's Fish and Chip shops

Joy Green's daughter Fran Pearson and Stevie Walshe with Joy’s beloved Morris 8 Tourer ‘Dodo’.

Garden gathering of classic cars in memory of the late Joy Green

Lord Louis Mountbatten was governor of the Isle of Wight - among many other titles. Photos: David White.

Memories Helpfulness and humour of Lord Mountbatten the Isle of Wight’s last governor

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee window display at the West Wight Heritage Centre, Freshwater.

Exhibition West Wight Heritage Centre’s jubilee display can still be enjoyed during June

Solent Moviemakers would like to hear from anyone who knows more about Southampton trams.

Letter Film-makers seek memories and memorabilia from Southampton trams for documentary

The Falklands War. Picture by Press Association.

Commemoration ceremony to mark 40 years since Falklands War ended

Captured by County Press staff over the years are Maxi Jazz from Faithless, Bruce Springsteen, Brian May from Queen and Bryan Ferry.

FESTIVAL MEMORIES From Springsteen to Faithless here's the County Press staff's best festival memories

Were you at the Isle of Wight platinum jubilee celebrations last weekend? You may be in the pictures inside our 16-page commemorative supplement!

Jubilee souvenir Island's platinum jubilee events featured in 16-page special inside today's CP

The Queen meets well-wishers during her 1987 visit to the Isle of Wight. Photo: IWCP Archive.

Royal Visit Memories Historic Australian background to the Queen's 1987 visit to Ryde

Ventnor Comic Jazz Band, pictured here in 1981, have been bringing joy to Isle of Wight events for more than 120 years - and now they are to star in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London today. Photo: Ventnor Comic Jazz Band.

Jubilee pageant Ventnor Comic Jazz Band to star at Queen's Jubilee Pageant PHOTOS and VIDEO

Who could forget the Queen's visit to the Isle of Wight in 2004?

ROYAL VISIT MEMORIES Six of the best Isle of Wight engagements for Queen and Prince Philip in 2004

The Queen's 1968 visit to the Isle of Wight was all about hovercrafts, but she has often been in The Solent aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia too.

ROYAL VISIT MEMORIES 1968 and the Queen's other lesser known visits to the Isle of Wight

There's a jubilee theme to Lambretta Day, which turns 21 just in time for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Jubilee event Lambretta Day comes of age in time for Queen’s platinum celebrations this weekend

The Queen's first official visit to the Isle of Wight in 1965. Photos: IWCP Archive.

Royal Visit Memories Looking back at Queen Elizabeth's 1965 visit when the hovercraft broke down

The Queen meets Cowes Carnival Queens during her 2012 visit to the Isle of Wight. Photo: IWCP Archive.

Royal Visit Memories Remembering the Queen's visit in the sunshine of summer 2012 PHOTOS and VIDEO

Isle of Wight Platinum Jubilee Beacons: East Cowes Mayor Tracey Reardon and Cllr Karl Love (l), St Catherine's Oratory (top right) and The Needles on Thursday night.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons lit across the Isle of Wight PHOTOS/VIDEO

Brading Town Football Club in 1933, after winning the Island League Division 2, Eastern Section and Ryde League.

Brading Town FC to hold players' reunion for 150th anniversary celebrations

Isle of Wight former marine Andy Rigsby remembers heading south to serve in the 1982 Falklands War.

Memories Former marine from Ryde remembers heading south to serve in the Falklands War

Cowes heritage group's jubilee exhibition highlights Queen’s visits to Island

Event Cowes heritage group's jubilee exhibition highlights Queen’s visits to Island

Schools mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee before half term holiday PHOTOS

Updated Schools mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee before half term holiday PHOTOS

This naval tale encapsulates how the British establishment serves to protect corruption in its ruling class.

Letter Tale shows how British establishment protects corruption in its ruling class

The Earl and Countess of Wessex at Pan in Newport. Picture courtesy of Pan Together.

Busy day on the Island for Earl and Countess of Wessex PHOTOS

Clockwise from top left, Casa Espanol, Fred Whittingham, Colonel Bogeys and the site of the former Keats nightclub in Shanklin.

Favourite Island nightclubs remembered but which one was the best?

Scenes from around the Isle of Wight in the 1960s and 70s.

Memories Quirky tales from the pages of the County Press in the 1960s

Colin van Geffen's Puckpool Park Schneider Trophy Week 1929 cup.

Letter Can readers solve mystery of Puckpool Park Schneider Trophy Week 1929 cup?

Diamond Jubilee 2012. Jubilee party at Westover House, Calbourne. From left, Eileen Perkins, Andy Lambert, Grace Mobley four and Sandra Mobley. Photo: IWCP Archive.

Jubilee Memories Diamond Jubilee party PHOTOS from 2012 and how to send yours

Warren Riches from HRD Auction Rooms in Brading on the Isle of Wight an and (inset) the bowls that sold for around £200,000.

WATCH VIDEO Life changing sale price for two antique Chinese bowls at Brading auction rooms