Isle of Wight FastCats are back in service from today
The Solent sees the return of the Wightlink FastCat today. Full details within
Wightlink’s foot passenger service connecting Portsmouth Harbour with Ryde Pier Head started running again this morning, in line with the easing of the Government’s Covid-19 travel restrictions.
The first FastCat sailing of 2021 was the 05:15 from the mainland, the first return trip from Ryde at 05:45 had 16 passengers on board. The route was suspended on Christmas Eve 2020.
Long: It’s a good start to the day
Regular traveller Steve Long (pictured left) was on the first departure from Ryde, on his way to work in Portsmouth. He has been commuting for more than 20 years. He says,