Vizzit Dorset welcomes the 2012 Olympics. It may seem that we are some distance from the Olympics but from Brockenhurst (New Forest) to London is 1 hour 41 mins drive and less on the train and from Brockenhurst to Weymouth it is 1 hour 13 mins drive and less on the train.
Brockenhurst has the advantage of being on the mainline railway to both destinations. We have a good number of high quality self catering properties available within the area. We are already taking bookings, telephone 01590 682161.
Weymouth and Portland will host all sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games between July and September 2012.
The Olympic Games takes place from 27 July to 12 August and the Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September -
Sail for Gold Regatta: 5 − 11 June 2011 IFDS Worlds: 1 − 8 July 2011 Olympic Test Event: 31 July − 13 August 2011 Sail for Gold Regatta: 01 − 09 June 2012
Olympic Games: 27 July − 12 August 2012 Paralympic Games: 29 August − 9 September 2012 http://www.visitweymouth.co.uk/index.php?resource=394
Sport: Sailing, Paralympic Sailing
Location: Dorset, on the south coast of England
Find out how to get to Weymouth and Portland during the London 2012 Games
About Weymouth and Portland
The venue comprises the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) and the adjoining commercial marina. It has kick-started the regeneration of the former Naval Air Station at Portland, now known as Osprey Quay, where new residential, commercial and marina facilities are already underway.
Weymouth and Portland provides some of the best natural sailing waters in the UK, with facilities on land to match. The site has already hosted numerous international sailing events, including the 2006 ISAF World Youth Championships attended by over 60 nations.
Work to enhance the sailing facilities at Weymouth and Portland has been completed. The enhancements to the existing WPNSA facilities include a new permanent 250m slipway and new lifting and mooring facilities.
The project was completed on budget and ahead of schedule, providing world-class facilities for elite athletes and the local community more than three years before the Games.
During the Games
A ticketed onshore area from which spectators can view the competition is under consideration. This area would have the added benefit of a video screen to keep spectators updated on the action. Please be aware there would be no seats – standing or sitting on the ground would be the only options for spectators.
After the Games
The National Sailing Academy will benefit from the improved facilities that the Games will leave behind, providing a state-of-the-art facility for elite training, competition and local community use.
This use has already started: from a community programme through to hosting the Olympic Windsurfing discipline, RS:X class World Championship in 2009. This events programme is extensive and will also include hosting the IFDS (Paralympic Sailing) World Championship in 2011.
Call Vizzit Dorset on 01590 682161 to find your Olympic 2012 accommodation.
