Wightlink has cancelled a number of sailings on its FastCat service this afternoon (Thursday) due to 'short notice absence of an essential crew member'. Posting on Twitter the firm says the following sailings from Portsmouth are off: 4.40pm 5.40pm 6.45pm The following from Ryde Harbour are also cancelled: 5.10pm 6.10pm 7.15pm Wightlink has apologised for the inconvenience. [caption id="attachment_1293330" align="aligncenter" width="265"] Twitter[/caption]