2012 in the South West
Olympic sports:
Sailing
Paralympic sports:
Paralympic Sailing
Venues:
Weymouth and Portland
In 2012, the South West will welcome thousands of visitors for the Sailing events at Weymouth and Portland.
But there are already lots of opportunities for you to get involved in the 2012 Games. Whether it's supplying the Games as a business, getting involved in a cultural project or volunteering in your local community, you can be part of the 2012 experience.
For more information about the South West’s plans to benefit from the 2012 Games, email: southwest@london2012.com
Key links
- South West - Nations and Regions Group
Information about plans to ensure that the South West achieves a lasting, discernible community legacy from the 2012 Games. - South West map of potential Pre-Games Training Camps
Download a map showing the location and number of facilities to be included in the Pre-Games Training Camp Guide (500KB) - Weymouth and Portland
Information about the Sailing and Paralympic Sailing events which will be held in Weymouth and Portland Harbour, Dorset.
Related Publications
- Join in
Suggestions for how you can join in with London 2012 right now, from taking up a new sport to volunteering in your local community (PDF, 328kB) - UK-wide benefits of the Games
Leaflet outlining the opportunities the 2012 Games will offer to the whole of the UK
(PDF, 341kB)
News
- Construction sets sail on London 2012 venue
02 May 08 - Construction contract awarded for Sailing venue
07 January 08 - London 2012 lights up the Eden Project
20 December 04
2012 Blog
- Work is quickly progressing on Sailing venue
Posted by Richard Arnold, 30 June 2008 - Ship shape and Bristol fashion
Posted by John Hopkins, 20 June 2008 - Building relationships with transport operators
Posted by Allan Edmonson, 12 May 2008
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- Organisation focused on improving the economy of South West England
- Regional department of Sport England, aiming to get people active in the South West
- National association for all forms of recreational and competitive boating
- Local council for Weymouth and Portland
- Promotes the sport of sailing
- World governing body for the sport of sailing
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