The existing layout and world class facilities of both the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) and Portland Marina will be used as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing venue.
A planning application, expected to be submitted in October 2010, will specify the temporary facilities such as portacabins, marquees, tents and cabling, known as venue overlay, required to stage the sailing competition.
Further planning applications, expected to be submitted in December 2010, will be for the temporary use of the ZeroC housing development as the athlete’s accommodation for the London 2012 Sailing events and the additional temporary facilities necessary to cater for more than 500 competitors and officials.
James Bulley, LOCOG Director of Venues and Infrastructure said: ‘The temporary overlay plans we have developed with two years to go to the start of the London 2012 Games will enable 460 sailors to be at their best for the competition for 10 Olympic and three Paralympic gold medals.
'The athletes will be competing on some of the best sailing waters in Northern Europe, set against one of the UK’s most stunning coastlines. Their endeavours will help showcase Weymouth and Portland to millions of people around the world.’
