Sailing World Cup Weymouth- British sailors prepare for final showdown

by RYA on 8 Mar 2016 Get your ticket to the Sailing World Cup Weymouth and Portland and cheer on the British Sailing Team in their final showdown before the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Over 600 of the very best sailors in the world will converge on the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy for the fourth round of the Sailing World Cup in a bid to claim an all important victory over their fellow competitors in the final international event ahead of the Games.

Taking place from 06 -12 June you could be there throughout the event, from qualifying to medal race day. Take in all the action in the boat park as the sailors prepare their boats for racing and get close to your favourite British sailors as they prepare to take on their international rivals on home waters. Visitors will also be able to watch the racing live on the big screen (Saturday and Sunday only) and have front row seats to the medal presentations (Sunday only).

“We kicked off ticket sales at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show over the weekend (05-06 March) and everyone we talked to seemed extremely excited about the upcoming Sailing World Cup. This event always has a fantastic buzz about it and I’m sure with the Games just around the corner the atmosphere will be even more electric”, commented Bas Edmonds, Event Director.

“Not only will visitors enjoy the thrills out on the water but we have some great activities lined up shore side including have a go sessions, making it a great day out for all the family and great value too”, Bas added.

Visitors will be able to try dinghy sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding, all of which will be available to try for free on both Saturday 11 and Sunday 12. There will also be other entertainment activities for all the family, details coming soon.