Wightlink welcomes a young mariner to the Bridge
27th June 2023
Eight-year-old Oliver Davies from Buckingham had a day to remember when his family travelled from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink for their holidays.
Mum Rahana Raffell tipped off the company that Oliver was a big fan of the fleet and staff arranged for them to visit the Bridge and meet Captain Will Smith. There was an extra treat when the Captain presented Oliver with a Red Ensign flag previously flown from one of the ferries.
“The weather was perfect and we enjoyed wonderful views of the Solent from St Faith,” explains Rahana. “We had never sailed on this ship before and Oliver was keen to travel on all of them. We love visiting the Isle of Wight and the ferry journey is always a highlight.”
Oliver adds: “It was a pleasure to be on the Bridge of St Faith and great to meet Captain Will Smith. I learned some new facts and I am very happy with my flag.”
“I enjoyed meeting Oliver and his parents Rahana and Paul,” says Captain Will. “He is already an expert on what we do at Wightlink and I wouldn’t be surprised if he chooses a maritime career.”
Picture caption: Rahana Raffell, Paul Davies, Captain Will Smith and Oliver Davies with a Red Ensign on the Bridge of St Faith
For more information about Wightlink, please contact:
Duty Media Officer
07870 906 189
[email protected]