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olympic stars weymouth homecoming

OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS PARADE: Nick Dempsey, Sarah Dempsey, Paul Goodison, Saskia Clark, Andrew Simpson and Bryony Shaw. Click for full story and video...

The Olympics are coming


The Olympic Games are coming to Dorset. And Portland Harbour will host the sailing. In 2008 British sailors were hugely successful. This section is design to bring you the latest news about the preparation, the efforts of local sailors to strike gold and some helpful links....

Weymouth Rowing Club's new gig launched

Tor Douglas cracking open a bottle of champagne on Tristan

10:49am Friday 26th February 2010

THIS month saw the launch of the fourth rowing gig by the Weymouth Rowing Club.

O'Three sponsors Portland's young sailor James Bishop

James Bishop wearing his new wetsuit kit sponsored by Portland company O’Three at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy

10:45am Friday 26th February 2010

ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD James Bishop is celebrating a sponsorship boost from Portland wetsuit company O’Three.

Vestas SailRocket set for show

Vestas SailRocket in action. PICTURE: Helena Darvelid/Sailrocket

1:02pm Friday 19th February 2010

A UNIQUE opportunity to get behind the helm of a former Weymouth-based speed-sailing vessel will be taking place next month.

Bryony Shaw to launch National Windsurfing Week

12:58pm Friday 19th February 2010

MEDAL-winning Olympian Bryony Shaw will be officially launching National Windsurfing Week 2010.

NCI talk at Royal Dorset Yacht Club

12:56pm Friday 19th February 2010

Weymouth and Portland Cruising Association invites all sailors to the Royal Dorset Yacht Club on Tuesday to learn about the National Coastwatch Institution.

Isle of Portland Canoe Club enjoy harbour paddle

The Isle of Portland Canoe Club members paddle out through Weymouth harbour

1:51pm Friday 12th February 2010

A BAND of 16 paddlers assembled at the slipway at Weymouth Harbour early on Sunday morning.

Weymouth Lifeboat Ball invitation date

1:44pm Friday 12th February 2010

ORGANISERS of the Weymouth Lifeboat Ball apologise that the date previously published and shown on the invitations is in error.

SailLaser OnBoard Club's start to 2010

1:43pm Friday 12th February 2010

THE first SailLaser OnBoard Club of 2010 took place on Saturday, with a gentle breeze and a chill in the air.

Restoration for Portland Gig Rowing Club's first boat

1:41pm Friday 12th February 2010

WORK is underway to restore Portland Gig Rowing Club’s first boat to its original glory.

Mixed fortunes for Weymouth and Portland sailors

3:32pm Friday 5th February 2010

THERE were mixed fortunes for the borough’s sailors at the ISAF Sailing World Cup event in Miami.

Weymouth Sailing Club - video and picture night

3:30pm Friday 5th February 2010

WEYMOUTH Sailing Club members will show off their cruising videos and pictures at their Nothe Parade HQ this Saturday evening.


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The Olympics are coming

DORSET has won gold in the race to be the first Olympic venue completed ahead of 2012

Dorset's Olympic sailors are welcomed home to Weymouth and Portland after 2008 Games


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