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Afloat: VJ Day memorial service and unveiling

THE VJ memorial was very much a Portland-led initiative and was the idea of Portland Town mayor Rob Wild to remember those who gave their lives had fallen in the Far East during World War Two and who...

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Afloat: GB stars are out in force

THE Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy has hosted the second of three Olympic National rankers. The winds were light and seven races were completed for the two-day event.

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Afloat: Bart’s Bash has a competitive edge

THE waters of Weymouth and Portland were scattered with boats of all kinds taking part in Bart’s Bash.

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Afloat: Trophy time for star sailor Alex

SKILLED Laser Radial sailor Alex McFarlane, 15, enjoyed success at the Castle Cove Sailing Club Cadet Regatta.

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Afloat: Island crew take on epic Great River Race

EIGHT Portland Gig Rowing Club members took to the River Thames in their Cornish gig Pulpit Rock to take part in the Great London River Race.

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Afloat: Record breaker on show at Weymouth Speed Week

WEYMOUTH Speed Week starts at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) tomorrow.

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Afloat: Stallman holds on to junior Speed Week title

YOUTH champions were crowned at Weymouth Speed Week (WSW) at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.

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Afloat: Tough sailing season comes to an end

WITH autumn officially here, the season of sailing for Chesil Sailability has drawn to a close.

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Afloat: Emmett in top place

LASER Radial ace Jon Emmett took the top spot at the recent Noble Marine Laser Radial Autumn Qualifier.

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Afloat: Mills and Clark ready for tilt at another world title

LONDON 2012 silver medallist Hannah Mills says this week’s 470 World Championships in Israel will be a “massive event” as nations and sailors vie for Rio 2016 Olympic Games berths.

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Afloat: Emmett edged out in Autumn Qualifier

WIND and waves provided a challenge for Jon Emmett at the second Noble Marine Laser Radial Autumn Qualifier.

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Sailing: Another silver for Mills and Clark at 470 worlds

LONDON 2012 runners-up Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark claimed silver for Great Britain today at the 470 World Championships in the Israeli port city of Haifa.

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Sailing: Dempsey and Shaw gunning for gold in Oman

DOUBLE Olympic medallist Nick Dempsey believes he has turned a corner in his quest for Rio windsurfing gold, and is looking forward to challenging at the RS:X World Championships, which get underway...

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Afloat: Pascoe edges Lucas on home waters

PORTLAND’S Megan Pascoe secured victory at the latest Royal Yachting Association (RYA) National Ranking Event.

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Windsurfing: Another world silver for Shaw in Oman

GREAT Britain’s Bryony Shaw hailed her silver medal performance at the RS:X Windsurfing World Championships after a “relentless” week of racing in Mussanah, Oman.

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Sailing: Abu Dhabi mission for British sailors

WEYMOUTH-based Bryony Shaw, 470 duo Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark, and reigning world champion Nick Thompson headline the British entry at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final, which kicks off in Abu...

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Sailing: Shaw and 470 duo claim gold in Abu Dhabi

WEYMOUTH windsurfer Bryony Shaw retained her title at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi today.

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Afloat: Alex is focused on more Radial glory

A YOUNG sailor from Dorset has enjoyed a great season on the water and is now looking forward to his winter training programme.

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Afloat: Royal recognition for devoted Alun

A WEYMOUTH sailor is looking forward to being presented with one of the Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) most prestigious awards.

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Sailing: Brits ready to start medal quest at 49er and 49erFX worlds

BRITISH skiff hopefuls will begin their quest for medals at the 49er and 49erFX World Championships on Monday when racing gets underway in Argentina.

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