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Storm Ciaran Forces Cancellations To Wightlink Sailings

With Storm Ciaran forecast to arrive in the Solent this evening (Wed 1 Nov), bringing winds up to 80 mph, Wightlink has cancelled six overnight crossings on its Portsmouth to Fishbourne route. 

They are the 22:00, 23:59 and 03:00 departures from Portsmouth, and 23:00, 01:00 and 04:00 from Fishbourne. 

Wightlink has apologised to all customers booked on those sailings and moved them to alternative crossings. 

All other services are expected to run normally. Should things change, Wightlink’s website www.wightlink.co.uk and smartphone App will be updated with the latest information. 

Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield says:

“The weather forecast predicts very high winds over the Solent later today so we have decided to cancel six sailings when the storm is expected to be at its height. Safety is always our first priority.” 

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