Set to make a splash

10:12am Saturday 12th July 2008

COLOURFUL costumes went on show to kick off a packed programme of activities this weekend.

Youngsters taking part in Weymouth College workshops were treated to a sneak preview of some of the Spirit of the Sea festival characters set to make a splash.

Kinetika dance leader Leila McMillan, left, donned a nautical-themed outfit as part of the children's lunchtime entertainment.

EVENTS

SATURDAY, JULY 12

Art in the Park - Easton Gardens (all day).

Marine and Boating theme with interactive activities - Portland Castle (all day).

Shipwreck and rescue photographic exhibition - Mulberry Gallery and all libraries (all day).

Henri Lloyd Sailing Regatta - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

TASA Championship incorporating 29 er Euro cup - Sailing Academy (all day).

Try Sailing/Windsurfing with Sail Laser and Windtek - Sailing Academy (all day).

Henri Lloyd Dingy Sailing Regatta - Castle Cove (All day).

Marine Ex 2008 - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

Dorset Sea Food Festival - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

Street Entertainment - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

English Beach Soccer National Tour - Weymouth Beach (all day).

International Maritime Modelling Festival - Weymouth Pavilion/Radipole Lake/Pleasure Pier (10am-5pm).

YMCA Gymnastics Display - Weymouth Beach (noon).

Waterside Bowchaser and Big Picnic - Nothe Gardens (from 2pm).

Maritime Heritage Walk - Chesil Beach Centre (from 2pm).

Moving Tides Children's Procession - Weymouth Esplanade (from 6pm).

Beach Live - Weymouth Beach (6pm-10pm).

SUNDAY, JULY 13

Marine and Boating theme with interactive activities - Portland Castle (all day).

Shipwreck and Rescue Photographic Exhibition - Mulberry Gallery and all libraries (all day).

Henri Lloyd Sailing Regatta - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

TASA Open Sailing Championships - Sailing Academy (All day).

Henri Lloyd Dingy Sailing Regatta - Castle Cove (all day).

Marine Ex 2008 - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

Dorset Sea Food Festival - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

Street Entertainment - Weymouth Harbour (all day).

English Beach Soccer National Tour - Weymouth Beach (all day).

Race to the Bill Triathlon - Sailing Academy (8am-11am).

International Maritime Modelling Festival - Weymouth Pavilion/Radipole Lake/Pleasure Pier (10am-4.30pm).

Songs of the Sea - Brackenbury Infant School Fortuneswell (2.30pm).

Beach Live Featuring Folk & Upbeat Rock - Weymouth Beach (2pm-10pm).

• More Spirit of the Sea festival pictures in Your Dorset Echo on Monday