RS:X Winter Training Camp - Weymouth Academy
Mon 21st - Thu 24th February
RS:X Winter Training - 4 Day Residential Camp
Location Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
Dates Monday 21st to Thursday 24th February 2011 inclusive.
With Coaches Beth Williamson & A N Other
The camp is being run by the class in association with the RYA who are substantially subsidizing the training. The camp was initiated by Oli and is intended to replace the trip to Marseilles, which has been on the RS:X calendar in recent years. However 6 sailors will still be going to Marseilles with Oli and the selection of these sailors will be made shortly. Therefore this camp will offer the remaining RS:X sailors new and established some quality early season coaching/training.
The camp will include shared accommodation at Portland Lodge Hotel,
Accommodation Mon, Tue, Wed
Breakfast Tue, Wed,Thu
Lunch Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Dinner Mon, Tue,Wed
Breakfast will be served at Portland Lodge Hotel, with Lunch & Dinner at the sailing academy.
Camp will begin at 9.30am on Monday 21st and conclude
at 4.30pm on Thursday 24th
Cost £165
Payment
You may pay the full £165, or to reserve your place pay £50 deposit by 6pm on Sunday 16th January and balance of £115 by 6pm on Sunday 6th February.
No entry will be accepted after 6pm on 16th January.
Deposits are none refundable, the only exception being that if you enter, and are later selected as one of the six sailors to go to Marseilles as advised to the class by Oli Woodcock, your entry will be refunded.
RS:X training open to all sailors in or outside of the RYA squad system. We have a number of Demo boards available to use FOC, first come first served. To reserve a board contact Bob at racing-09@ukwindsurfing.com or call 07889-161780
The training is run in association with the Midland Windsurfing AssociationAnd substantially supported by The RYA For further information go to www.ukwindsurfing.com
NEW. Entry by sailracer only. To reserve your place go to www.sailracer.co.uk/events/event.asp?eventid=69424
NOTE Places are limited
Venue
Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy.
WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA Tel 01305 866000
About The Academy
WPNSA officially opened on 1st April 2000, with residence taken up in the converted ex-naval offices, whilst the plans for the new Academy were taking shape.
The brand new clubhouse was opened officially in June 2005 and is now fully operational with new external facilities including 30 pontoons, new slipways and much expanded room for boat storage and car parking.
The academy has excellent shower, toilet and changing facilities. In addition there is a cafe style restaurant with free wi-fi including use of two computers. A viewing deck overlooks the harbour.
There is no grass for rigging and although large carpet mats have been installed these soon get full so a rigging mat is always a good idea.
The slipways at Weymouth are generally extreamly slippy, so extra care should always be taken especially at low water.
WPNSA will host the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Academy Website
Directions
By Car From DorchesterTake A354 to WeymouthFrom Poole and BournemouthTake A352, which then becomes A353 to Weymouth From BridportTake B3157 to Weymouth
When you arrive at WeymouthTake the A354 to Portland. This will bring you to the causeway linking Weymouth and Portland. Halfway along the causeway you will reach a mini-roundabout. Turn left, we are signposted 'Sailing Academy'.
By BusWeymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy has it's own bus stop.
Camping
As you enter the Sailing Academy overnight camping is located in the large car park on your right. Conveniently kit can easily be carried to the rigging area and slipways just accross the access road. Trailers can be left in the trailer park before parking. There is a small charge made by the academy for overnight camping. Drinking water is avaiable nearby. Many pitches now have electric hook up. There must be one clear vehicle gap between each vehicle, in other words every other space must be left empty. Failure to comply will cause YOU much inconverience.
Accommodation
Turnstones B&B is walking distance away, other accommodation can be found at Visit Weymouth. Other options are Sky View apartments, Contemporary Cottages, Spinnaker House, Portland Roads, The Venue and Dream Cottages. Portlandholidaylet.co.uk has a listing of B&Bs and other accomodation.