Daily fascinating fact about Dorset 695 days to go. In 1506, a ship was caught in a violent storm off the Dorset coast and was forced to seek shelter in Weymouth Bay. Aboard were two distinguished travellers – Archduke Philip and Joanna of Castile, the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella. They had set sail from Middleburg in the Low Countries on 30 January and their escort of ships had been dispersed by bad weather. The royal couple were therefore relieved to find refuge in the Dorset Haven.
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"Weymouth and Portland will be a first-class venue for 2012 as well as leaving an impressive legacy at one of the UK's premier sailing destinations."
Tessa Jowell MP, Olympics Minister
Weymouth and Portland will host all sailing events for the 2012 Sailing Events. The area is a world class sailing destination. Our sailing waters are credited by the Royal Yachting Association as the best in Northern Europe, and we have on land facilities to match in the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
In this section you will find all the latest 2012 news, travel information, business advice and links to organisations involved in delivering a 2012 legacy to Weymouth & Portland. If you are new to sailing you can learn more about the sport here
Please download the following guide for further information on facilities and services in the area:
Visiting teams can access a facilities and services guide here
All media enquiries should be directed to Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's press office on 01305 838383 or 07980 730073.
