Summer Games

A new event combining coaching, fleet and handicap racing on the Olympic waters.

Inspired by the Olympic Games at Weymouth, now there is the opportunity to race on the same waters with support from Olympic classes coaches. Innovative race formats and scoring including class prizes, overalls and best improver based on personal handicaps.

Proposed Format

Friday -

• Coaching Day (optional) with Olympic coach

Saturday - Registration

• Coach briefing

• 3 races (handicap average laps, potential for separate starts when classes have more than 20 boats - both timed and OD results)

• Social, meal and coach video debrief

Sunday

• 4 races

• Social, meal and coach video debrief

• Olympic talk

Monday

• Long distance pursuit race with finish on the Olympic medal course by the Nothe

• Prize giving

Olympic Style Feature for Spectators

• Live GPS tracking

• Mark roundings and overall position predications

• Results analysis

• Live video from the racecourse

• Commentary

Shoreside Activities

• Dinghy Show display of classes
• Workshops
• Trade Stands
• Try a boat sessions

SailRacer is working closely with WPNSA to develop this innovative event,  that will something for both the sailor and spectator.

Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour are widely recognised as some of the best sailing waters on the planet. This, together with the development of the new purpose-built, on-shore facilities, have resulted in the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) being selected as part of the venue for the sailing competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Leading sailors from around the world will discover what those closer to home have long been aware of: the combination of clean winds, sheltered waters and weak tides in the area is unique and provides an unrivalled location for thrilling sporting competition.

Spectators, meanwhile, will marvel at the spectacular backdrop to the action, with our modern world-class facility set in the centre of the Jurassic Coast, the only natural World Heritage Site on the UK mainland.

WPNSA primarily offers its superb venue for events and training, but also operates a successful sailing school, windsurfing school and a large members’ community catering for all abilities from complete beginners to Olympians.
The Games will not be a one-off, but a springboard to ensure there is a continuing and lasting legacy in Dorset and the United Kingdom. The Academy has hosted conferences with business leaders and senior figures from the sailing world aimed at ensuring we remain a key destination on the sailing map far into the future.

Our purpose is to effectively promote the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and national as well as international events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community.

Facilities on-shore include a licensed function room, conference/meeting rooms, various slipways, a 16-tonne boat hoist, extensive dinghy parks, three permanent cranes and storage for all types of boats. Our magnificent venue lends itself perfectly as an outstanding choice of venue for functions, business meetings, weddings and conferences. First and foremost, though, we are a place for sailors run by people with a passion for sailing.

Our commitment to young sailors is absolute and through an associated charity called the Chesil Trust, we have introduced thousands of local children to the sport with the ‘Sail for a Fiver’ scheme.

WPNSA has a commitment to stewardship of the environment and in striving to play our part in making our industry more sustainable the Academy has won several prestigious awards. Whether you wish to run a major championship event, try sailing for the first time or simply enjoy sailing for the fantastic and fun sport that it is, we think you will find our services unbeatable.

6/11/2012 17:45