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Good luck to the Guernsey Pool Association teams when the travel to Jersey to play in the 2026 CI International Pool Tournament.

I have photographed the squad ahead of them representing Guernsey.
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY POOL SQUAD

Photos of the Guernsey Amalgamated Boxing Club's Open Boxing Night at Beau Sejour are now online.

With new faces on the bill there was an eye towards the future.

I was only able to photograph the last four bouts as I had a double booking at the start of the evening. I was covering the Guernsey Press 'Pride of Guernsey Awards' at St Pierre Park Hotel.

Interestingly, there was a boxing link at the Awards as the winner of 'Sports Volunteer of the Year' was Ben Duff for dedicating more than 18 years of his time to mentoring and developing local boxers, helping them achieve success on and off the world stage.

Here's a link to the galleries:
CLICK TO VIEW THE OCTOBER 2026 GABC FIGHT NIGHT AT BEAU SEJOUR

Having enjoyed another busy and more importantly a very varied weekend of photography the edits have begun.

Included in the line-up has been the first game at Beau Sejour in the new Guernsey Basketball league.

An awesome gig at St James Guernsey that was headlined by the unique Henge. If ever there is a need to prove that music has to be experienced live, this band provides the proof!

Then, next up was Guernsey FC v Little Common football at Victoria Park... the GFC were excellent and produced a solid performance right across the pitch.

The biggest event for me was covering the annual Guernsey Press 'Pride of Guernsey Awards' at St Pierre Park Hotel. That was a very busy an intense evening chasing around the busy room trying to capture all the emotions.

But after the awards there was still a short time available for me to pop up to Beau Sejour again but this time it was to photograph the last four bouts of the October Fight Night!

So that was about as different as I could make it... amazing fun and I have been left a little broken!

Here are the results of my visit to Victoria Park:
CLICK TO VIEW GUERNSEY FC v LITTLE COMMON FOOTBALL AT VICTORIA PARK

Photos of the first game played in the new season of the Guernsey Basketball Association's Cornerstone Group League are now online.

Featuring two of the younger teams representing Guernsey Under 18's v Servol Spartans there were new faces for me to photograph at Beau Sejour.

I'm sure that by the end of the season they'll become familiar to me as I'm certain to be back court-side for more of their clashes.

I thought the real positive was seeing so many young players on court as this ticked the important 'continuity' box.

All Clubs, Sports, Associations.... in fact every group or business has to have an eye on the future for it to continue to exist, so it's great to see the GBA looking ahead by developing the young squads.

Here's a link to the new gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW BASKETBALL GUERNSEY U18s v SERVOL SPARTANS

The Guernsey Panthers U16s Guernsey Netball Association team had a terrific start to their season playing in the Southern Shores Performance League when they played Laurel Park twice in two days!

The young local squad won both games of the double-header making it a perfect start to their campaign.

I popped into St Sampsons High on the second day to capture some of the action and the link below will take you to the gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY PANTHERS U16s v LAUREL PARK PHOTOS

I've been working through the edit of 15 bouts of the Boxfit Gym 'King of the North' fight night at the KGV.

With a perfect blue sky and a great line-up of boxers taking to the ring in front of hundreds of punters, there was an electric atmosphere from bout 1 to the final bell ending bout 15!

I captured all 15 bouts which has made a mega edit... but I'm getting there! Already online are galleries featuring 11 of the bouts and the rest are on the way.

Here's a link to where they will all be added. Please tag and share to get the word out, thanks.
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 'KING OF THE NORTH' PHOTO GALLERIES

My photos of the Guernsey Triathlon Club's 2026 Granite Weekender are now online.

The 2026 Guernsey Triathlon Club's Granite Sprint Triathlon and the Granite 100 Triathlon were based at the Peninsular Hotel which offered easy access to the sea for the swimming leg.

The grounds of the hotel were also perfect for the transitions into the cycle and finally the run.

Sadly this year the descent and climb of the Ronez quarry had to be moved to the trails around the perimeter but competitors still completed a really challenging course.

Covering the event as a photographer has its own challenge as the courses are spread along the west coast of Guernsey. Much of the time is spent hanging around waiting for the action. But it's always fun as competitors manage to smile through their discomfort... how odd these guys are!

There's now a large gallery of my pics online. Click the link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 TRIATHLON GRANITE WEEKENDER

It's a fact that if a photographer is hoping to capture vibrant and bright sports photos a good start is to shoot in crisp, clear summer light.

Of course nothing is ever perfect and that very same light challenges the 'tog by its contrast and dark shadows!

This summer has produced endless opportunities for me to capture colourful sport pics and I'm beginning to feel a little spoilt as I know the grey, dark days are just around the corner!

So I'll enjoy it whilst it lasts and Sunday's Guernsey Athletics Aztec Track & Field Series at Footes Lane certainly ticked the box for me.

I've added a full gallery of photos to my website.... here's a link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LASTEST GUERNSEY ATHLETICS AZTEC TRACK & FIELD PHOTOS

The effort needed to make the early start for one of the Guernsey Triathlon Club's events is made much more acceptable when we are greeted by the warm hues of a summer sunrise!

Sunday's event featured Olympic, Sprint and Super Sprint races. The athletes taking part all seemed to be really up for the pain and exertion ahead of them. Odd people!

But I'm not going to lie, I'm MUCH more comfortable tracking the competitors from behind my camera than actually taking part!

There's VERY LITTLE chance (actually none) that I'm going to slip on any lycra.... you may be relieved to hear!

I justify my idleness by convincing myself that somebody has to take the photos. I'm pretty sure this thought has also entered Andy Dovey's head too!

I did capture some really nice pics so I didn't waste my time and they can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST TRIATHLON PHOTOS

Did you know that some photographers have a Super Power?

Yes, we have the ability to be in two places at the same time... well almost!

I exercised my Super Power on Sunday afternoon when two of my assignments were scheduled around the same time... but I was up to the job, and I have photos to prove it!

Luckily for me both photoshoots were within a hundred metres of each other so I didn't even need to run!

One event was the Charity Car Pull in aid of the St John Ambulance and Rescue Service Flying Christine III. The car in question was a highly modified vehicle which now floats! It is the intention to 'sail' it to Herm then onward to Sark. Good luck lads!

The second event also involved water as it was the annual BWCI Open Castle Swim which attracted a massive entry!

I've added a few photos from each event to the website. The links below will take you there if you are interested.

Click to view the Car Pull photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE CHARITY CAR PULL PHOTOS
Click to view the BWCI Castle Swim photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE BWCI OPEN CASTLE SWIM PHOTOS

Photos of the first Round of the 2026 Rawlinson Cup at The Track between North AC v St Martins AC are now online.

This assignment was a little different to the norm as I was tasked with capturing a 'mug shot' of all the players in action.

At the start of a season Sports Editors like a few 'bankers' for use when a player is featured in reports.

I always find that as a photographer this is one of my hardest jobs! I end up taking more photos than my 'normal' coverage of a game (400 in this case) just to be sure I have a useable pic of (most) players - without any opposition players in the background!

This is too much stress for a man of my age but I'm now calming down after a bit of anger management therapy! This was the result from my capturing too many backs of heads, ugly grimaces, tongues out, head down, head up, eyes closed, opposition in the background..... I could go on!!!!

But I'm now calming down after a drop of anger management therapy (read beer)!

Here's a link to my 'no action' gallery of photos:
CLICK TO VIEW THE RAWLINSON CUP MUG SHOTS OF NORTH v SAINTS PLAYERS

There was a friendly... but competitive atmosphere at the Northerners AC Club House on Saturday evening when I popped in to take a few photos of the 2026 Guernsey Grand Slam of Darts.

When you take into account that the favourite and eventual winner was a Jerseyman this was a little odd!

But don't forget that the sport of Darts is usually played in a pub or bar and those places are built around socialising with friends.

So it was fun to enjoy the banter and the beer whilst all the battles took place at the Oche!

Here's a link to the few photos I took on the night:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2026 GUERNSEY GRAND SLAM OF DARTS

Photos of the opening game of the 2026 Southern Combination Premier Division for Guernsey FC at Victoria Park are now online.

Guernsey FC made the perfect start to their season by beating visitors Pagham FC 3-0.

Before the kick-off the talk around Victoria Park was that it seemed only days since the end of last season and questions about how the Manager, Tony Vance, and the players would generate the motivation and fitness for what will be another long season.

They certainly ticked the first box. Let's support our team and help energise them through the inevitable ups and downs!

There's a new Gallery of photos of game one online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v PAGHAM FC

The GVC Downhill Racing MTB riders were out and about at Petit Bot on Sunday morning.

After the extended dry spell the wooded area was bone dry and the downhill track was dusty offering very little grip.

But of course non of that slowed the downhillers in their hunt for the fastest times!

John Mapley was well clear of the field with a best time of 35:60 but the next five riders, whilst two seconds slower than John, were all bunched with less that a second between them. Great racing guys!

I spent the morning trying to balance on the slippery slopes whilst taking some 'panning' shots in very contrasty light.

Check the photo gallery if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF ROUND 5 OF THE 2026 GRAVITY SERIES

Two late arrivals from the editing desk are now online.

Looking back two weeks (it feels like longer!) the Guernsey Velo Club's Adventure Cycles Tour of Guernsey was in full swing.

Also, the Jersey and Guernsey Rounds of the British Hillclimb Championships featured in my diary. It was a busy week which was followed by a week that was filled by the All Terrain Challenge!

So back to the late arrivals mentioned above. I've only just got around to adding the final Tour of Guernsey photos.... Round 4 (Ronez Quarry) and Round 5 (Ronez Monmains) to my website.

Hopefully better late than never. Click this link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 TOUR OF GUERNSEY PHOTOS

With barely time to sleep, the last four weeks has seen daily events across the Islands and what seems like non-stop editing!

I still have lots to catch up with... but I have ticked the All Terrain Challenge box with photos of Day 7 in Herm now online.

This event really offers the 'challenge' in the title.

Herm has more hills than you'd think.... and running along Shell Beach is brutal (I've been told)!!!

Everyday of the week long ATC has been different but it really hits a high with the 5km and 10km runs set over a surprisingly tough course in the picturesque Herm Island.

So it's no surprise that, after the week of exertion, the runners relax and party in The Mermaid after completing the event. Nobody was bothered about diet and calories for the one night of revelry! Party On!

Here's a link to the seven ATC galleries:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SEVEN DAYS OF THE ALL TERRAIN CHALLENGE

I've had my own Tour of the Channel Islands during the last 10 days covering a real variety of events and sports... climbing lots of hills whilst loaded with kit!

Great fun but tiring (for a man of my age... oh, those aching bones)!

The edits are getting worked through and I've just uploaded photos of ROUND 6 of the Guernsey Velo Club's 'Tour of Guernsey'.

This time the riders visited the Motocross track on Sunday morning.

I've still got a couple more of the evening races to finish editing.

Keep a check on the website for the new updates.

Here's a link:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 6 OF THE 2026 ToG

Guernsey's endurance athletes were out early on Sunday morning at Rocquaine for the Guernsey Triathlon Club's Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlon races.

At each event there seem to be new faces taking part in the swim/cycle/run with a genuine mix of abilities and ages. The one thread that is the same amongst all those taking part is that the real challenge is personal.... just to finish the race is a great achievement!

I photographed the racing and there is a new gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY TRIATHLON CLUB'S SPRINT & SUPER SPRINT

And they're off!

The Guernsey Velo Club's busy week consists of events all around the Island.

So the name is perfect! The Tour of Guernsey!

Riders are set a different challenge every day meaning that some of the courses will suit one rider... then the next day could be something that suits another.

Overall I thing the vast majority of riders are taking part just for the fun, the camaraderie and the variety of rides.

I was at La Hougette School for the Day 1 opener and I've added a new gallery of photos. Please like and share this post to get the word out and click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW DAY 1 OF THE GVC TOUR OF GUERNSEY

Photos of the Mike Thomas Trophy football at Victoria Park are now online.

Guernsey FC played the oldest Club in football Sheffield FC in what was a very early start to the season. Both sides lacked a couple of important 'regulars' but the game was certainly entertaining for the local supporters as Guernsey walked away with the trophy!

This friendly game also gave the GFC coach a chance to give a few youngsters a run-out.

I've added a new gallery. Click the link to view the new faces:
CLICK TO VIEW THE MIKE THOMAS TROPHY FOOTBALL