Not been too long since I last had some ferries on the blog. Previously, it was Wightlink with their 100th anniversary. This time, it is Red Funnel. During our visit to Cowes, we used Red Funnel’s RedJet to make the crossing. With a camera in hand on the crossing and then some time on the Parade at Cowes, I was bound to get some photos of both the car ferry and the catamaran. Here you go!
The fastest way to cross the Solent between Cowes and Southampton is the Red Jet. These catamarans have replaced the hydrofoil service that was the quickest way over when I lived in Cowes. The hydrofoils were interesting to ride on, particularly when the weather got a bit rough, and they had a single prop that, if they threw it off, left them bobbing out in the water awaiting a tow. The RedJets are clearly bigger and probably a lot more reliable while still being fast. I have never ridden on them but my family do frequently.
