Bookings Open for Passage to Portland

At the end of September 2011 the RYA officially opened bookings for ‘Passage to Portland’ at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Unique event This unique event, taking place from 2-5 June 2012, will give participants an exclusive opportunity to tour the Olympic and Paralympic sailing... [more...]

Clear waters ahead for the London 2012 Olympic Sailing Events

The stage is now set to offer London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailor’s clear access to what are regarded as some of the best sailing waters in the world.  The Harbour Revision Orders (HRO) for Portland and Weymouth Harbours are required to ensure that the sailing waters... [more...]

Weymouth & Portland International Regatta 2011 Gets Under way

The Weymouth and Portland International Regatta is an official London 2012 Test Event and part of the London Prepares series. Racing begins on 2 August with the first flights of the Women’s Match Racing competiton. All of the Olympic events will be contested with each... [more...]

Weymouth Charters features in The Independent

Weymouth Charters is featured in an article by The Independent Reporter Matt Barr – another great piece about the positive effect that hosting the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic Games is having on Weymouth & Portland. Check out the feature at  http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/weymouth-shore-thing-for-the-olympics-2229433.html

Yachting Races to look out for in Weymouth during 2011

We are often asked for the dates of the many yachting races that are held in the Weymouth & Portland area so here are a few dates for your diary; Round Britain & Ireland Challenge (Race 1): 26th March – 23rd April Round Britain &... [more...]

Sarah Ayton gives up Olympic dream

SAILING’S double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton has today announced she is to retire from the sport with immediate effect. The Weymouth star has ended her quest for an historic third Olympic title at the 2012 Games in order to spend more time with her 19-month-old... [more...]

Are you looking forward to taking part in any great sailing events this summer?

  Here at Weymouth Charters we have two great events that we are involved with this summer the ‘Henri Lloyd Weymouth Regatta’ and the ‘Round Britain & Ireland Challenge’. We have charter boats available for crews of up to 10 to take part in the... [more...]

Dorset 2012 Website and Newsletter

Weymouth & Portland in Dorset will be hosting the sailing competition for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The Games are the largest sporting spectacle in the world offering a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses and communities to get involved and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime... [more...]

New Yacht Race Based at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy

A NEW yacht racing challenge has announced a long-term partnership with Portland from next year. The Round Britain and Ireland Challenge (RBIC) will be running three races per year from the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. The world-class facilities at Osprey Quay will be... [more...]

London 2012 Ticket Prices Released

Check out the ticket prices at www.tickets.london2012.com

Skandia Sail For Gold – Watersports Taster Sessions

Skandia Sail For Gold – Watersports Taster Sessions
Weymouth Charters are one of the providers for the RYA Watersports Taster Sessions which are being provided by several local watersports providers at the Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta being held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Portland 9th – 14th August 2010. So... [more...]

Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta – Charter Boats Available

Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta – Charter Boats Available
Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta takes place from 9th – 14th August at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Portland, Dorset Around 800 top sailors from all over the world will be competing in all the Olympic class boats and provide a spectacular sight... [more...]