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GO FOR GOLD!GO FOR GOLD!
9:30am today
IT IS the final countdown for five Weymouth and Portland-based sailors going for gold at the Olympic sailing events in China.

Sir Robin will broadcast from the boroughSir Robin will broadcast from the borough
5:17pm Thu 7 Aug 08
SAILING legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will be visiting Weymouth and Portland next Friday (August 15) for a live broadcast of new weekly radio programme the H2O show.

Fundraiser success for RDYC yachtFundraiser success for RDYC yacht
5:12pm Thu 7 Aug 08
THE Royal Dorset Yacht Club Commodore and his crew raised £705 for a Weymouth sailing initiative when they took on a charity race.

Tom, 12, impresses Olympian in sailing sessionTom, 12, impresses Olympian in sailing session
1:33pm Thu 7 Aug 08
FLEDGLING sailor Tom Belsam impressed Olympian Simon Hiscocks when he took part in a sailing taster session, sponsored by Weymouth and Portland Housing (WPH).

Sailing tasters are hit with adults tooSailing tasters are hit with adults too
1:29pm Thu 7 Aug 08
AFTER the popularity of Weymouth & Portland Housing's (WPH) sailing tasters for young people, adult tenants were invited to have a go.
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Sign up for a trip of a lifetime on a tall ship
1:27pm Thursday 7th August 2008
YOUNG people in South Dorset are being urged to take up the opportunity of sailing on a tall ship or 72-foot yacht with charity funding.

Triathlon success for Portland competitorTriathlon success for Portland competitor
2:51pm Mon 28 Jul 08
A CHALLENGING course on both land and sea attracted around 50 competitors to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.

Lois is inspired by Clipper race finishLois is inspired by Clipper race finish
12:37pm Tue 15 Jul 08
FORMER Thomas Hardye student Lois Bickerton is more determined than ever to complete every leg of next year's Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Pupils battling it out on the waterPupils battling it out on the water
9:30am Tue 15 Jul 08
YOUNG students from schools in West Dorset battled it out on the water for the second Dorset Schools Regatta.

Round-UK sailor blows into townRound-UK sailor blows into town
9:16am Tue 15 Jul 08
QUADRIPLEGIC sailor Hilary Lister sailed into Weymouth on her solo challenge around Britain in a special boat controlled only by her breath.

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