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Afloat: Place in top training squad for Weymouth's Young

A TOP young Weymouth windsurfer has gained a place in the highly-prized Royal Yachting Association (RYA) transition training squad for RS:Xs.

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Sailing: Scott and Shaw dominate to claim early Miami golds

WEYMOUTH’S Giles Scott and Bryony Shaw sealed early ISAF World Cup victories in Miami, with the British Sailing Team also claiming two silver medals as Paralympic classes racing drew to a close on...

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Afloat: Alex's Topper aims

A TALENTED Weymouth sailor has a busy season ahead with national and international championships to look forward to.

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Afloat: Celebration at Weymouth club’s awards

WEYMOUTH Sailing Club (WSC) held their annual dinner dance and prize-giving at the Crown Hotel where many members attended and some collected their awards.

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Afloat: Quarter shine at Topper winter regatta

FOUR young Dorset sailors attended the International Topper Class Association 5.3 Winter Regatta, which was held last weekend.

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Afloat: Academy gearing up for bumper year

WEYMOUTH & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is ready for another year of action, with some youth sailors taking to the winter waters of Portland Harbour as early as this month.

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Afloat: Tall Ship Pelican helps bring history alive

ALMOST 210 years to the day, Weymouth’s Tall Ship Pelican commemorated the sinking of the Earl of Abergavenny ship, in collaboration with Portland Museum.

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Afloat: Slalom Series set at the OTC

THE next National Watersports Festival Winter Slalom Series will be taking place at the Official Test Centre (OTC) this weekend.

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Afloat: Castle Cove duo make the most of special opportunity

TWO highly skilled sailors from Castle Cove Sailing Club had the fantastic opportunity to test sail and compete on a Nacra F16 catamaran.

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Afloat: Bishop bidding to build on success of 2014

LIKE so many other young sailors, Emma Bishop is hoping this year will be one to remember after a promising career on the water so far.

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Afloat: Castle Cove trio happy with result

THREE Castle Cove Sailing Club (CCSC) members were out in force at the first Noble Marine Laser Qualifier of the season.

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Afloat: Youngsters to get a pizza the Pelican action

TALL ship Pelican, operated by the charity Adventure Under Sail, has announced a fundraising collaboration with a Weymouth restaurant.

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Afloat: Anticipation building for Fish and Ships festival

EXCITEMENT is building ahead of this year’s Portland Fish and Ships event.

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Afloat: Three Rivers gig glee for Portland rowers

DESPITE a bitter north-easterly wind blowing across the River Tamar, water conditions were perfect for the annual Three Rivers Race, which saw Portland Gig Rowing Club taking part in their first...

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Sailing: Weymouth Finn ace Scott in the hunt for trophy success

FINN star Giles Scott and the 470 men’s pairing of Luke Patience and Elliot Willis will be looking to continue their early season form when the Princess Sofia Trophy kick-starts the European sailing...

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Afloat: Youngsters ready to sail on Weymouth and Portland waters

MORE than 350 young sailors from across the UK will descend on the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) this weekend for the coveted Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Youth National...

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Afloat: Laser legacy in full evidence at sailing academy

THE Laser Class continued its strong legacy at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) with a successful UK qualifier attracting sailors out to start the racing season.

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Afloat: Best youth sailors in country gather at Academy

DURING the past week, the best of youth sailors in the country have gathered at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) for the second year running.

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Afloat: Happy Jack given GB selection lift

DORCHESTER sailor Jack Cookson has a big 2015 ahead of him following his victory in the RYA Youth National Championships.

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Sailing: Tricky start for Brits at World Cup

IT was a high-scoring opening day of ISAF Sailing World Cup racing in Hyeres, with the some of the biggest names in the Olympic classes finding the light winds a tough test on the French Riviera.

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