Hovertravel services are off this afternoon (Friday).
'Adverse weather' is being blamed.
A weather warning for strong winds remains in place until 4pm.
Hovertravel passengers are able to travel on Wightlink's FastCat while the service is suspended.
Services are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Tickets will be accepted on the Fastcat service. The next update will be at 17.00. Please see our weather contingency plan webpage.
— Hovertravelltd (@HovertravelLtd) July 30, 2021
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