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Afloat: Sailing clubs cruise to scheme success

BRITISH Youth Sailing’s new recognised club scheme is gathering pace with another five clubs added to the quickly growing list.

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Afloat: It's perfect weather for Solent cruising

ALAN Mayall and Peter Rigby from the Weymouth and Portland Cruising Association cruised over to the Solent in a week of perfect sailing conditions, enough wind to sail and plenty of sunshine.

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Afloat: It's perfect for dinghy show

SEVENTY-FOUR dinghies competed in the Yacht Clubs of Weymouth Dinghy Regatta held at Castle Cove Sailing Club.

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Afloat: Ladies' veterans shine for Weymouth

WEYMOUTH Gig Rowing Club attended a sizzling Bridport regatta at West Bay with their ladies' veterans A team once again in fine form, winning their event in style.

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Afloat: Fab four take on Jurassic Challenge

A TEAM of four rowers will be taking on the Jurassic Coast Challenge to raise funds for the MS Society.

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Windsurfing: Islay Watson continues podium charge

ISLAY Watson excelled on day three with two second-place finishes and a third to solidify her spot in the podium places in the girls’ RS:X fleet.

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Afloat: Budmouth College enjoys windsurfing success

THE annual school games windsurf event was again held and run by the OTC in Weymouth.

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Afloat: Weymouth fight to claim fifth at Sidmouth

WEYMOUTH attended the Sidmouth Regatta where there some fine performances from all the crews.

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Afloat: Brittany cruising for Weymouth sailing duo

WITH continuing good weather and perfect sailing conditions Weymouth and Portland Cruising Association (WPCA) members are enjoying time on the water.

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Afloat: Castle Cove in dinghy day

LAST weekend, Castle Cove Sailing Club was busy with a six-race series dinghy competition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Basso Cup, with a barbecue social on Saturday evening.

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Sailing: Islay Watson claims gold with race to spare

Windsurfer Islay Watson, who trains at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, claimed gold on the penultimate day of the 2018 Youth Sailing World Championships.

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Gig Rowing: GB call-up for Bridport duo

ESSIE Stone and Tim Girling of Bridport Gig Rowing Club have been selected to represent Team GB in the 2018 Atlantic Challenge.

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Gig Rowing: West Dorset duo rowing Team GB to success

WEST Dorset duo Tim Girling and Esther Stone are embroiled in a thrilling Atlantic Challenge battle as part of Team GB over in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Gig Rowing: Great Britain success for Bridport duo

WEST Dorset duo Tim Girling and Esther Stone finished a fantastic second as part of a Team GB team in a thrilling Atlantic Challenge battle over in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Sailing: Young stars on board for Weymouth and Portland challenge

WEYMOUTH and Portland is set to host the best young sailors from around the globe as entries open for the 2018 RYA Harken Youth Match Racing Championship to be hosted at the National Sailing Academy on...

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Afloat: Two Optimist dinghies donated to Castle Cove Sailors

CHILDREN from Castle Cove Sailing Club in Weymouth are celebrating with their coach Emma Bishop after being donated two brand new training Optimist dinghies.

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Sailing: Portland's Luke Patience sails strongly despite difficult conditions

PORTLAND-based Luke Patience and crew Chris Grube got their world championships campaign underway in the men’s 470 racing.

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Sailing: Hannah Mills aims for gold at Sailing World Championships

PORTLAND’S Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre will attempt to bring home gold for Great Britain at the Sailing World Championships today after bagging the nation a spot in the women’s 470 at Tokyo 2020.

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Afloat: Castle Cove's Jon Emmett coaches world championship ladies

JON Emmett, a member of Castle Cove Sailing Club, has had a busy sailing year thus far.

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Afloat: Hannah Stodel faces challenging race

FORMER Paralympic sailing star Hannah Stodel has announced that she will be taking on one of the toughest domestic yacht racing events later this month.

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