APPLICATIONS for booking visitor berthing in Weymouth Harbour and anchorage in Weymouth Bay during the sailing events of the London 2012 Olympic and ParalympicGames are now open.
All berths and anchorages between July 16 and September 9 2012 must be pre booked and the first phase of applications will be open until Decem ber 12, 2011.
Events during the summer of 2012, will include the free ‘Live Site’ on Weymouth Beach, where the sailing and other Olympic sporting events will be screened, the Weymouth Bayside Festival, which will host exhibitions, Dorset products, catering and entertainment, together with a 12-week programme of local cultural events called the ‘Maritime Mix’; part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Festival.
Peter Mole Weymouth Harbour Master, said: “We can start to share the excitement and feeling of anticipation with those who will be joining us for this once in a lifetime experience.
“Improvements are being made to services around the harbour, including new showers, extra pontoons and wi-fi.”
To find out more call 01305 838486, email b.office2@westdorset-weymouth.gov.uk or visit harbour.weymouth.gov.uk/harbour2012.
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