The Rolex Fastnet Race has a reputation for the severe weather that it can throw at its competitors. Still strongly remembered is the 1979 race that cost 19 lives. Today the 49th edition of the 96-year-old offshore racing classic lived up to its fame as the first of seven starts got underway at 15 minute intervals starting at 1100 BST. Over the last three days strong … [Read more...] about Lumpy Solent takes its toll as 49th Rolex Fastnet Race sets sail
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Rolex Fastnet Race – one day to go
Like a trial run for tomorrow’s start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, today the Solent has been in blustery mood with an overcast sky, rain and perpetual gusty winds. The forecast for the start of the 49th edition of the world’s largest offshore race remains for winds of 20-25 knots with gusts into the 30s, although the rain is set to subside. Given the conditions, the Rolex … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race – one day to go
Rolex Fastnet Race – big or a small boat race?
The start of the Rolex Fastnet Race will take place from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes on Sunday, with a first warning signal for the multihull classes at 1100, followed at 15 minute intervals by the IMOCAs/Class40s, and then the five IRC classes starting with IRC Four and finishing with IRC Zero at 1230. The largest offshore race in the world, the Rolex Fastnet … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race – big or a small boat race?
WonderZoo July Events
It’s set to be another busy month for Plymouth’s word and performance platform WonderZoo! Beginning this Saturday 10th July, there will be a series of four pop-up fun days in Adelaide Park, Stonehouse and WonderZoo will be putting on a programme of outstanding performers from the area, kicking off with Josephine Furzey and friends, Caitlin Brawn and Strange Billy the Saint. … [Read more...] about WonderZoo July Events
WonderZoo June Events
There’s lots going on with WonderZoo this month, including an extra performance event on 28th to raise money for Plymouth’s amazing charity supporting people with issues around homelessness, substance abuse, offending behaviours and mental ill health, featuring a grand total of 15 performers (two of whom will be celebrating their birthdays!). All this, plus our usual … [Read more...] about WonderZoo June Events
WonderZoo May Events
May looks to be another busy month for Plymouth’s spoken word and performance platform WonderZoo! On 8th May, we’ll be joining forces with visual artist Karen Evans and Fuse Dance to offer a workshop based around historical minority figures in Plymouth, creating placards and moves to form a virtual parade for this year’s online Respect Festival. Next, 14th May sees us … [Read more...] about WonderZoo May Events
Feminist Fusion Exhibition
The artists have now been selected for Feminist Fusion’s Memoria 2020 project, which aims to explore the social and cultural impact of the Mayflower’s 400th centenary, creating public dialogue and reflection on global relationships. Working within a context of highlighting and promoting female artists, 5 female visual artists have been selected to create work in response to the … [Read more...] about Feminist Fusion Exhibition
WonderZoo April Events
Just as the past two months have been full of creativity, with the creation of a series of short films featuring 25 local artists as part of the Stronger North Stonehouse project, April is also shaping up to be a busy month for Plymouth-based word and performance group WonderZoo! Firstly, on 9th April, we’ll be running our regular online Cosmic Storytelling session, a … [Read more...] about WonderZoo April Events
WonderZoo March Events
WonderZoo has an exciting line-up of events for March and early April and we’re really looking forward to it all! We’re still doing our series of weekly performances with the WonderZoo crew (Slain McGough Davey, Queen Chi, Gabi Marcellus-Temple and HiP.P), plus a few special guests, for the Stronger North Stonehouse Project. Check out our YouTube channel or our website to find … [Read more...] about WonderZoo March Events
Feminist Fusion Exhibition & Performance
Feminist Fusion is a unique initiative for the arts and community in Plymouth, which aims to highlight and promote female artists of all disciplines and to encourage discussion and thought around social justice and feminism. It has been running successfully for 5 years in the city, led by artist Anairda. With the help of funding from Mayflower 400 Vital Sparks, we have been … [Read more...] about Feminist Fusion Exhibition & Performance
