About

Photographer – Painter – Designer – Trainer Welcome to Seashorepics, a creative space inspired by the beauty of the coast and the art of storytelling through visual media. Founded by a BA (Hons) graduate in Theatre Design from Central Saint Martins, Seashorepics blends a deep-rooted passion for composition, colour, and atmosphere with a decade of …

UKSA Cowes: A Beacon of Maritime Education and Adventure

Introduction Located in Cowes, the world-renowned sailing hub on the Isle of Wight, UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy) stands as a beacon for maritime education, sailing, and watersports. Since its inception, UKSA has transformed the lives of thousands of young people, adventurers, and professionals, offering world-class training and opportunities to pursue careers in the maritime …

Appley Tower

Appley Towers, also called Appley Tower or Appley Tower House was an English country house near Appley House in Appley, Isle of Wight. It was the home of the Hutt family, who bought it in the 1870s, and later of Sir Hedworth Williamson. The house has been demolished, but a number of its estate buildings …

Ryde Pier

The first recorded Pier in the UK

The first recorded pier in the UK stood at Ryde on the Isle of Wight. It opened in 1814 and changed coastal travel forever. Before the wharf existed, passengers struggled with long, muddy shorelines. Boats often dropped visitors far from dry land. Ryde wharf solved this frustrating problem with a bold wooden walkway. It stretched …