AFLOAT: Now or Never - Sheltering from the gales
WEYMOUTH sailors Alex Tobutt and Stuart Appleby are embarking on a ‘last chance’ self-funded Rio 2016 Games campaign in the 49er class and are calling for community support. Contact the duo at...
View ArticleAFLOAT: Allam is buoyed by new academy role
THE new Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy chief executive, Peter Allam, answers a few questions
View ArticleAFLOAT: Scott revels in National Ranking series
BRITAIN’S best sailors battled against gale force winds at the second National Ranking series event in Weymouth and Portland.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Young star McIntyre makes her move
A RISING star of the British Sailing Team has moved to Weymouth.
View ArticleAFLOAT: The last waltz for SailLaser Weymouth
A TOTAL of 120 people have experienced the thrill of sailing for just £5 in the past month – and one final batch of taster sessions is on offer.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Naval Association benefits from golf society draw
THE Portland Royal Naval Association is among six charities chosen to benefit from the island’s British Legion Golf Society’s annual charity draw.
View ArticleAFLOAT: NOW OR NEVER: Tobutt and Appleby make most of conditions
WEYMOUTH sailors Alex Tobutt and Stuart Appleby are embarking on a ‘last chance’ self-funded Rio 2016 Games campaign in the 49er class and are calling for community support. Contact the duo at...
View ArticleAFLOAT: Portland sailor David lands Blind crown
PORTLAND sailor David Ankers is celebrating his first win at the Blind Sailing Nationals more than a decade after giving up sailing because of his sight loss.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Emmett’s treble joy
WEYMOUTH’S Laser Radial sailor Jon Emmett has managed to complete the treble in 2013 – winning the Nationals, the Inlands and finishing top of the UK rankings.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Artistic show in memory of Bart Simpson
THE deadline is looming for students to create artwork in memory of Dorset’s Olympic sailing hero Andrew Simpson, which is to be showcased at the London Boat Show 2014.
View ArticleAFLOAT - NOW OR NEVER: Boat control is hard trick
WEYMOUTH sailors Alex Tobutt and Stuart Appleby are embarking on a ‘last chance’ self-funded Rio 2016 Games campaign in the 49er class and are calling for community support. Contact the duo at...
View ArticleAFLOAT: Super Shaw scoops award
DORSET windsurfing star Bryony Shaw has capped off an impressive 2013 season by claiming the British Sailing Team’s Athlete of the Year prize.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Now or Never: Lack of light is an issue
WEYMOUTH sailors Alex Tobutt and Stuart Appleby are embarking on a ‘last chance’ self-funded Rio 2016 Games campaign in the 49er class and are calling for community support. Contact the duo at...
View ArticleAFLOAT: Paddle up for some coastal fun
THE Isle of Portland Canoe Club (IOPCC) is inviting new members to grab a paddle and take to the water as 2014 approaches.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Keelboat regatta for Weymouth
THE Yacht Clubs of Weymouth keelboat regatta committee, led by Adrian Crook, have announced the dates of next year’s regatta.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Patience in Fireball test
PORTLAND’S Olympic sailor Luke Patience will be trading his 470 boat for a Fireball high-performance dinghy to compete in the GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series this weekend.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Champion inspires young sailors
THE first South Coast Crew meet attracted a dozen young windsurfers to the waters of Portland Harbour.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Recce in Rio for Weymouth sailors
WEYMOUTH’S aspiring Olympians have been enjoying a reconnaissance mission in Rio ahead of the 2016 Games.
View ArticleAFLOAT: Helena makes a fact-finding trip to Rio
PARALYMPIC star Helena Lucas has paid her first-ever visit to Rio.
View ArticleAFLOAT - NOW OR NEVER: Sailing the short course
WEYMOUTH sailors Alex Tobutt and Stuart Appleby are embarking on a ‘last chance’ self-funded Rio 2016 Games campaign in the 49er class and are calling for community support. Contact the duo at...
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