Heroes On The Water Isle of Man

17/06/2026

Good Morning Everyone from HOW, Port Soderick. It is a still, damp morning down at Barracuda Bay. The tide is out, with High Tide expected at 13.46. We are open from 10.00 - 14.00 today for brews, biccies, chats or, if you prefer just somewhere to sit and reflect. We look forward to welcoming you all.
Just a reminder too that the ,Heroes on the Water’ Family Fun Day will take place near ‘Cringle Reservoir’ on Friday 27th June 2026. Check the HOW fb page for how to register your interest in attending.

16/06/2026

Bit of a misty start to the day
Base open 10-2
See you all soon

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

🚨 Calling All Veterans, Serving Personnel & Emergency Services Families 🚨

Heroes on the Water Family Fun Day is bringing together the people who serve, have served, and continue to support our Island communities.

Whether you currently wear a uniform or have worn one in the past, this day is for you and your family.

We warmly welcome members and veterans of:

Armed Forces veterans & Serving.
Police
Fire & Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Isle of Man Ambulance Service
Manx Care
Coast Guard
Civil Defence Isle of Man
RNLI
Cadet Forces
Search & Rescue Teams
Prison Service
Any individual who has served our Island and community in uniform.
📅 Saturday 27th June
⏰ Arrive between 1pm and 2pm
📍 Near Cringle Reservoir (What3Words: postures.clothed.between)
🚗 Plenty of parking available

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of:
⚾ Rounders
💪 Tug of war
🏃 Sack races
🥚 Egg and spoon races
🧺 Picnic with family and friends
🎉 Plenty of fun and laughter for all ages

This is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and celebrate the incredible community spirit that exists across our military, emergency services and voluntary service organisations.

📢 Please help us spread the word by sharing this post within your workplace, unit, station, branch, association and volunteer groups.

✅ Please register your interest using the QR code on the event poster.
If you have any questions please PM our FB page.

Together we are stronger when we support one another and our families.

13/06/2026

Congratulations to all and very well deserved.
Special shout out to Jane Kelly & Claire for all you have done for the veteran community & the people of our Island.

13/06/2026

Good Morning Isle of Man and greetings from Port Soderick where its a bright slightly windy day. Heroes is now open untill 1400. Looking to do somrthing out of the normal? Then come on down for fun, banter and laughter. Kettle is always on and dits and pastries needing consumed. See you all later.

12/06/2026

Good morning all, it’s a wonderful morning down in Baracuda Bay, sun shining and birds singing. So come down and join us at Hero’s HQ. We are open 10.00 to 14.00hrs for a brew and a chat. Have a great weekend.

11/06/2026

Morning
Kettle is at the ready as are the Doughnuts
Come and enjoy a cup with us on this rather wet day …sunshine in the base 🥸😉

10/06/2026

Good Morning Everyone from HOW Port Soderick. It is an overcast start to the day, with a gentle wind down at Barracuda Bay. The tide has turned and is on its way out. We are open from 10.00 - 14.00 so please come and join us for a brew and a chat, or just to sit, relax and look out at the stunning scenery. We look forward to welcoming you all.