Live: Olympics in Weymouth and Portland

9:16am Thursday 9th August 2012 in Weymouth and Portland Sailing Olympics and Paralympics 2012 News

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  • Portland's Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell have been forced to put their gold bid on hold after the 470 class was postponed due to light winds. They were due to go head to head with the Australians at 1pm today on the spectator Nothe course.
  • Match racing has been cancelled for the day.

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A man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury at the Nothe.

Coastguards said the man fell on rocks this afternoon.

It is not clear if he was within the official 2012 Olympic sailing viewing area or on the coast nearby.

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Emergency services are at the Nothe in Weymouth.

It is believed someone has been injured falling on rocks.

The coastguard helicopter and rescue teams are on scene. 

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10:41am Thu 9 Aug 12

maximan says

rjimmer wrote:
Why do so many #'s and @'s appear in updates?
because they are tweeted..

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BREAKING NEWS: The 470 men's final race due to take place at 1pm has been postponed due to light winds. 


A decision will be taken later this afternoon on whether the race can go ahead today, otherwise it will be held tomorrow.


Portland’s Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell are guaranteed at least a silver medal at their first ever Olympic Games.


But they aim to go for gold in a battle with the Australian team.

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Which Weymouth pub do the Aussies credit for fuelling them to achieve their second sailing medal? Find out here

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10:25am Thu 9 Aug 12

rjimmer says

Why do so many #'s and @'s appear in updates?

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What's on today - reporter Catherine Bolado reports from Weymouth seafront to tell us what to expect 

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Morning everyone. Will Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell win gold or silver today? The 470 duo are guaranteed at least silver in a medal showdown against the Australians. The race gets underway at 1pm today on the spectator Nothe course.

Comments(6)

rjimmer says...
10:25am Thu 9 Aug 12

Why do so many #'s and @'s appear in updates?

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maximan says...
10:41am Thu 9 Aug 12

rjimmer wrote:
Why do so many #'s and @'s appear in updates?
because they are tweeted..

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rjimmer says...
12:46pm Thu 9 Aug 12

maximan wrote:
rjimmer wrote:
Why do so many #'s and @'s appear in updates?
because they are tweeted..
You mean they contributors were canaries?

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RobinofLocksley says...
12:58pm Thu 9 Aug 12

rjimmer wrote:
maximan wrote:
rjimmer wrote:
Why do so many #'s and @'s appear in updates?
because they are tweeted..
You mean they contributors were canaries?
No - Twits

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RepublicOfSouthill says...
3:42pm Thu 9 Aug 12

Any chance of an update for the start times?

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Surfbabe007 says...
4:14pm Thu 9 Aug 12

Does anyone know the schedule for the closing ceremony on Weymouth beach this Sunday, and are ther any fireworks?

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