WEYMOUTH Speed Week starts at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) tomorrow.

Along with a line-up of interesting entries, current 500m world speed record holder Vestas Sailrocket 2 will be on display.

This fascinating boat is the vessel which Paul Larsen used to set the record when he achieved an outstanding 65.45 knots – more than 75mph.

Vestas Sailrocket 2 will be outside the WPNSA for the duration of Weymouth Speed Week and fully accessible for members of the public to view.

Weymouth Speed Week has a strong field of competitors from across the UK and Europe signed up for action.

This will be a visual spectacle not to be missed with every vessel imaginable taking to the water on kites, sail boards, hydrofoils, conventional boats and custom crafts.

Lara Davis, the double women’s world speed record holder with three European championships and eight British titles to her name, is confirmed to compete.

The national record holder for Belgium, Patrick van Hoof, will also be on lining up in Portland Harbour.

Pete Allam, WPNSA chief executive, is keen to let the public know about the exhibition of the world speed sailing record holder at the academy.

Weymouth Speed Week is an important part of the local area’s history having started under the direction of the RYA in 1972,” he said.

“We are excited that the 2015 edition will bring Vestas Sailrocket 2 right to the heart of the academy for everyone to enjoy and understand more about the world of speed sailing.”

Weymouth Speed Week runs from October 3-10.