The Queen Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh Visit The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy The Royal Party met Bronze Medallist, Chris Draper and Olympic hopefuls in training, including Peter Greenhalgh, Andrea Brewster, Alison Young, Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes, as well as local people who are learning to sail as part of WPNSA’s programme with the Chesil Trust - which offers subsidised Royal Yachting Association sailing courses many of which are run in conjunction with SailLaser for children and young people who are disabled or at a social disadvantage. The scheme is just one of the WPNSA’s and SailLaser’s many community involvement initiatives including the opportunity for individuals to ‘Sail for £5’,or for family groups of up to four people to have a sail for £10 and which will be available to the public again on July 11th as part of the ‘Spirit of the Sea’ Festival. John Tweed, Chief Executive of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, said: “It is an enormous honour for the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy that both Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh have seen firsthand the completed Olympic Delivery Authority works and the Chesil Trust ‘Sail for a Fiver’ programme. We have given The Royal Party a real flavour of how important this facility is for the whole community, not just the competitive sailors”. Contact: Charles Russell LLP Contact : Musto Musto offers support to a wide range of sailing projects from grass roots with the Volvo International Optimist Sailing to big offshore adventures such as the Vendée Globe and Volvo Ocean Race. A recent initiative, the Musto Academy also looks to develop young sailors’ potential into becoming future medallists. www.musto.com Brian Pilcher, BPPR Amy Smith, Musto bppr@pilchers.net amy.smith@musto.com +44(0)1243 839 384 +44 (0)1268 491 555 Back to top The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), the first venue to be completed for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is inviting the public to meet Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on June 11th. The public are welcome to attend the WPNSA at 9:30am on the morning of June 11th where they will be able to view the Royal Party at the newly completed dinghy park area over looking Portland Harbour. There will be the chance to see Olympic hopefuls in training and children trying a variety of water sports available in conjunction with The Chesil Trust and SailLaser. John Tweed, Chief Executive of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: ‘The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Team are warmly welcoming the public to attend Her Majesty The Queen’s official visit of the first venue to be completed for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on June 11th. It is important that the local community understand that the venue is something for all residents of Weymouth and Portland to take a pride in and will be a constant influence in the South West long after 2012, inspiring everyone to affordably try water sports. We really do hope that people from Portland, Weymouth and the wider south Dorset area generally take this opportunity to come and see Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on this historic visit. It will also be a great opportunity for any people locally who have not had the chance yet to visit the Academy and see the fantastic facilities that we are able to offer’. ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com Rachel will be providing broad ranging business support to the Chief Executive working on the development and delivery of business strategies for WPNSA, the venue for the sailing competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Rachel will support the promotion of the newly completed world class facility, including 125 new berths as well as continuing sustainable relationships within the local community and with WPNSA stakeholders. John Tweed, Chief Executive of WPNSA: ‘Rachel Sadler will be an invaluable asset to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Team. Rachel brings a variety of financial and business management experience as well as practical water sports knowledge essential to the daily logistics of running the London 2012 sailing venue’. ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to Host the Weymouth Life Boat Ball Raising Funds for the RNLI Guests will be entertained by one of the best bands in the South-west, Ben Waters and his band; a French-style floor show from the lovelies of PZAZZ; and magicians will tour the tables. In addition, there will be two raffles: a top of the range raffle with prizes including 2 pairs of tickets to Mamma Mia in the West End; and a quick fire, speed-booze raffle. For those guests wishing to take a break from the excitement there will be a wine room and quiet room for relaxation. ABOUT THE WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk The Academy, together with its lead sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy won the 2008 Environmental Concern in Sport Award at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards. SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com ENDS ABOUT THE WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk The Academy, together with its lead sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy won the 2008 Environmental Concern in Sport Award at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards. SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com With an ever increasing array of events being hosted at The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), the calendar is filling up fast although there is still plenty of time to reserve a time for your event at this prestigious venue. Following the development works that were completed in November 2008, the facilities at the Academy now lend themselves perfectly to this wider spectrum of events. The new development works include a mini marina with a total capacity for 125 boats making it an excellent venue for hosting yacht racing events. John Tweed, Chief Executive of WPNSA comments ‘Following the completion of the development works in November 2008 we are delighted to be able to offer an increased amount of first class facilities to both dinghy and yachting Class Associations. The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy events calendar is filling up fast in the run up to 2012 and we look forward to welcoming existing event holders and prospective Class Associations’. The available dates in the run up to 2012 follow below: ENDS
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk The Academy, together with its lead sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy won the 2008 Environmental Concern in Sport Award at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards. SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com WPNSA is the first UK Olympic venue to be completed and has an established global reputation for its outstanding facilities. In addition, the surrounding waters of Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay are some of the best sailing waters on the planet. The user friendly search is a valuable tool for finding, an extensive range of quality assessed accommodation for a visit to the 2012 sailing venue. The consumer can filter their search by star rating, facilities, property type and the results can be displayed on a map making it easy to see the proximity to the venue. VisitBritain is working with the Government and other agencies to get 75 per cent of accommodation providers involved in quality accreditation schemes by 2012. Chris Knight, Business Manager of Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, added: ‘We are excited to be able to host this venture with VisitBritain, it will give a new dimension to services for traveling sailors. It enables visitors to the Academy to find accommodation nearby directly through our website, through a source that we know if reliable’. Kenny Boyle, Director Distribution Services at VisitBritain, said: ‘We're delighted to work with such a prestigious venue on this project, one of the first users of our white label accommodation search. Organisations must take every opportunity to remain ahead of the crowd and this service offers visitors to the WPNSA site an excellent service alongside those they already offer. Our ambition is to help all parts of the industry improve their profitability and offer consumer services to help them widen their reach’. As deliverer of the official Pre Games Training Camps website, which can be viewed at trainingcamps.london2012.com, VisitBritain provided National Olympic and Paralympics Committees with details of over 600 assessed facilities available in the UK for the Games. This data, along with that provided to the WPNSA website, is held in the National Tourism Product database managed by VisitBritain with the participation of the nations and regions. The Database also powers the searches on VisitBritain's family of websites and is home to more than 40,000 quality assessed accommodation types, 12,000 attractions and 5,000 events. The white label is fully brandable and customisable by partners and increases the reach of tourism product to new distribution channels. For further details please visit www.wpnsa.org.uk or contact cailah.leask@fasttracksailing.com T 020 7593 5268 M 077 8529 4321. ENDS For further information contact: Elliott Frisby, Press and PR Manager on 020 8563 3035 or 07951 996241 VisitBritain is responsible for promoting Britain as a world class tourist destination and for developing England’s visitor economy. It has representatives in 36 countries around the world and has expanded into India, China, throughout Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. Figures for 2007 indicate there were 32.8 million visits to Britain, +0.2% up on 2006. They spent £16.0 billion in the UK: a -0.3% decrease on 2006. Every year over 12 million visits are made by international consumers to the 46 websites that make up VisitBritain’s global family of websites, www.visitbritain.com, which together provide information in 26 different languages. Homecoming Scotland 2009: A celebratory programme of events across Scotland from 25 January to 30 November 2009. Spread the word and join our celebrations in 2009 - www.homecomingscotland.com British Tourism Week, 23-29 March 2009, culminating in the first Best of Britain and Ireland exhibition for the tourism industry and consumers. Be Part of It and help us raise awareness of the economic importance of Britain’s £86 billion visitor economy. Find out more at www.britishtourismweek.com Back to top On Saturday, 7th March, SailLaser will host a sailathon at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA). Children from the RYA OnBoard Club will be taking to the water in an effort to raise money for the charity Comic Relief as part of Red Nose Day fundraising activities. Children will sail in pairs having one hour to complete the challenge, once the time limit is reached each team will have five minutes to return to the shore and create a word with the letters collected. Bonus points and extra sponsorship money will be given to the winning team. John Tweed, Chief Executive of WPNSA commented ‘We are delighted to support SailLaser and the RYA OnBoard Club with the fundraising for the charity Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. The facilities here at the Academy lend themselves excellently to the sailathon with the new slipway providing great access to some of the best small boat sailing waters on the planet, making it perfect for new sailors.’ Dawn Delpech, Client Services Manager at SailLaser said ‘We are looking forward to the sailathon, raising as much money for Red Nose Day and improving the sailing skills of our local youth sailors. These sailors regularly sail from the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and are delighted by the facilities it offers.’ To support this event and to make donations visit to www.justgiving.com/saillaser The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk The Academy, together with its lead sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy won the 2008 Environmental Concern in Sport Award at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards. SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com ‘When appointing an Official Clothing Supplier for the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy we selected Musto because of their strong heritage and commitment to developing sailing clothing. Our job requirements mean we are out on the water in a range of weather conditions and I need to ensure that my team is properly equipped. Musto’s innovative edge in clothing materials and design will benefit us in the lead up to 2012 and beyond’ PRESS INVITATION The Academy, together with its lead sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy won the 2008 Environmental Concern in Sport Award at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards. Brian Pilcher, BPPR Amy Smith, Musto Gold medal-winning sailor unveils world-class new sailing facilities ODA Director Ralph Luck said: “Completing construction on our first venue for 2012 is a huge milestone and delivers an early legacy of world-class facilities in Weymouth & Portland for sailors of all ages and abilities to use well ahead of 2012. Delivering our first venue on time and to budget keeps us firmly on track as work accelerates on this unprecedented project. “The completion of these works is only the start for Weymouth & Portland and the huge investment going into the area shows how the Games can act as a catalyst for regeneration, delivering sporting and economic benefits before, during and long after 2012.” Edward Leask, WPNSA Chairman, said: “The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is the first 2012 venue to complete construction, the enhanced facilities secure WPNSA’s status as the premier world class venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as catering for the local Weymouth and Portland communities through our active sustainable legacy programme. This is an exciting time for British yachting following the medal success at the Beijing Games and I am confident the Academy will help future GBR podium finishes in 2012 and beyond.” Andy Crawford, Dean & Dyball Civil Engineering’s Managing Director said: Along with the completion of works at Weymouth & Portland, it was also announced today that the National Lottery has raised £375 million of its £750 million target for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, through sales of specially-designated Lottery games. All the money raised from sales of these designated games will go towards funding the provision of facilities and supporting infrastructure for the 2012 Games. The ODA’s completion of enhanced sailing facilities is only the first phase in the wider regeneration of Weymouth & Portland ahead of the 2012 Games. Dean & Reddyhoff, developers for the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA), are also well underway on work on a new 560-berth commercial marina at Osprey Quay of which 250 berths will be used during the 2012 Games. The marina is expected to be open in Spring 2009 and will include retail and industrial development bringing enormous social and economic regeneration to the local area. The enhanced facilities that the ODA has constructed will further enhance WPNSA’s reputation as a world-class training and competition venue. With the new facilities in place, the Academy is already lined up to host a number of classes in the RSX World Championship, the Techno Junior Windsurfing World Championship and the Skandia sail for Gold Regatta in 2009 as well as the IFDS, Disabled world championship in 2011. Test events ahead of the 2012 Games will also take place in 2010 and 2011. ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk The Academy, together with its lead sponsor Scottish and Southern Energy won the 2008 Environmental Concern in Sport Award at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards.
New Chairman takes helm of The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA Mark Stubbings, Chief Executive of WPNSA, explains why the Academy is involved with fundraising efforts, ‘ BBC Children in Need is a nationally recognised charity that really assists children across the UK, we have a legacy programme in place at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy ‘Sail for a Fiver’ which has already introduced over 2,000 children to the world of water sports, but we wanted to extend our support of children to a national scale and we chose to do this through an active fund raising activity whereby the children can try indoor rowing at our venue and compete in a safe and fun atmosphere with support from the current sailing medal heroes’. All press are welcome to attend on November 7th, activities start at 2pm, full agenda to be supplied on request. Please RSVP cailah.leask@fasttracksailing.com T 020 7593 5268 M 077 8529 4321 The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA The RYA National Ranking Series is designed to provide opportunities for aspiring Olympians and all UK Olympic Classes sailors to race against world class performers. This weekend also saw double Olympic 470 silver medallist Joe Glanfield team up with ISAF Youth World 29er champion helm Frances Peters in the 470, Glanfield passing on his expert advice to the 17-year-old RYA Youth Squad talent.
470 Men: 470 Women: 49er: Finn: Full results from this weekend’s National Ranker can be found at www.wpnsa.org.uk/results.htm ENDS Ø The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for all forms of sailing, windsurfing, and powerboat racing. Ø The RYA is recognised by all government offices as being the negotiating body for the activities it represents. It continually fights for the rights and freedoms of its 103,000 personal members, the majority of whom choose to go afloat for purely recreational non-competitive pleasure on coastal and inland waters. Ø It represents a further estimated 500,000 boat owners nationally through its 1600 affiliated clubs and boat owner associations. Ø Olympic and Youth sailing is a beneficiary of the Lottery funded World Class Programmes (WCP) and administered by the Sports Councils. The Programmes focus on performance sport with the aim of achieving sporting excellence on the world stage. Further information can be found on the UK Sport website at www.uksport.gov.uk and Sport England’s website at www.sportengland.org. The Volvo RYA Champion Club Programme and Volvo RYA Keelboat Programme are supported by Volvo. Ø Further information can be found at www.rya.org.uk About Skandia Skandia UK is part of an international group founded in Sweden in 1855. The group is a leading, independent provider of long-term savings solutions. Skandia UK is a division of the Skandia Group, itself owned by Old Mutual plc. Old Mutual is an international financial services group, listed on the London Stock Exchange where it is a FTSE 100® company, making it one of the largest 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Old Mutual is headquartered in London. Being a part of Old Mutual makes Skandia a key division of the seventh largest life assurer in Europe, with a strong financial base. The combined group has a market capitalisation in excess of £9 billion*, and funds under management in excess of £222 billion**. The group has nearly 50,000 employees. RYA Match Racing Finals In a riveting three-day contest, the 28-year-old from Godalming overcame an indifferent round-robin to hit back and defeat defending champion Nick Cherry in the semi-finals before completing a three-race clean sweep of Mason Woodworth in the final to claim his hat-trick of RYA National titles on the 20 th anniversary of the trophy being awarded. Campbell-James, who won his two other titles in 2004 (joint winner with brother Paul on percentage of wins) and 2005, now sits tied with current ISAF World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams on the overall winners’ chart with two-time Olympian and America’s Cup sailor Andy Beadsworth’s five National crowns won between 1992 and 2000 putting him at the top of the pile. Campbell-James was unable to compete on Friday, Graham Sunderland taking the helm for the opening four races and picking up two wins and two losses. Campbell-James returned to skipper for the final two days but lost his first two races on Saturday to leave his team struggling on two wins and four losses. However a change in tactics paid off for the team and they snuck into the semi-finals with five wins and four losses from their nine races, edging through ahead of Tom Makey, who also finished the round robin with five wins, on account of Campbell-James winning their head-to-head. A delighted Campbell-James said: “It does feel good to have won three titles but we weren’t thinking about that going into the event, it was more about wanting to win because we have annoyingly missed out in the past two years so we are really pleased. “I haven’t been match racing since the RYA Winter Challenge finals back in March and on Saturday we just seemed really slow for some reason and we didn’t have the boat speed. We decided then to assume that we were slower than everyone else and we would try to take everyone out on the start line and then try to stay ahead of them. “I think Nick would have been the favourite going into the semi but although we lost the one semi-final race to him on Saturday we felt completely different on Sunday, there was a nice eight-10 knots and we seemed to go a bit better; we felt if we got a good start we could sail away, which was the complete opposite to the day before.” Two-time and reigning champ Cherry had romped into the semis in pole position having completed an emphatic nine-race clean sweep. Woodworth’s Investec Private Bank team only lost to Cherry in the round-robin putting him in second overall and seeing him paired with third-placed Ali Hall for the semis, Hall having picked up six round robin wins. Cherry got the upper hand over Campbell-James in the first encounter of the semis but with the deciding two races of the showdown contested on day three of the Championships, a rejuvenated Campbell-James hit back to level the scores before booking his place in the finals with race three victory, Cherry being forced to return to the start line three times enabling Campbell-James to sail into an unassailable lead. In the other semi, Hall, who secured an impressive third place at the RYA Winter Challenge Series Grand Final in March, won the opener against Woodworth but like Campbell-James, Woodworth saved his best for Sunday and sealed back-to-back wins to land his finals spot. But the first-to-three-points final was all one-way traffic as Campbell-James, determined to avoid a repeat of the disappointment of the past two years, clinically nailed three straight wins to convincingly wrap up the title and lift the Eacott Trophy. Cherry also completed a three-win clean sweep over Hall in the petit-final to seal third place overall.
ENDS Chris Knight, Business Manager at WPNSA, comments, ‘With such a large number of entries we are looking forward to the busy week ahead. The standard of competitors is impressive which should lead to an interesting week.’ The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA The official 2012 sailing venue, the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), is today October 1st, celebrating the appointment of 3 new Directors. Elected by the WPNSA Board for their commitment to the sport of sailing, Rod Carr OBE, John Derbyshire and triple gold sailing medallist Ben Ainslie OBE have all accepted the offer to be formal Directors of the venue selected by LOCOG to hold the 2012 sailing and windsurfing competition. Each of the new Directors have personally assisted the sport of sailing. Rod Carr, Chief Executive of the Royal Yachting Association since 2000 received an OBE in 2005 for services to sailing having initiated the successful RYA World Class Performance programme and National Lottery funding, both instrumental to medal success in Sydney, Athens and Beijing and is now part of the BOA National Olympic Committee. Rod commented, ‘I am proud to be a formal Director of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy which has helped produce our GBR sailing stars. The venue is unique in that it can facilitate elite Olympic / Paralympic competitors as well as encourage children to take to the water through the sustainable legacy programme’. John Derbyshire, RYA Performance Director and Racing Manager, has been responsible for the implementation of the RYA’s World Class Performance programme, and was the Olympic Manager from 1997 to 2000, where GBR made its biggest ever performance improvement, going from 2 Silver medals in Atlanta, to 3 gold and 2 Silver medals in Sydney . He now runs the world renowned RYA Olympic, youth & Junior programmes as well as having implemented the World Class Events programme which assists in not only giving more international competitive opportunities, it is designed to assist in raising the standards of Race Officials within the UK. John has been responsible for the Facilities developments around the UK National Academies and has been a consultant to the WPNSA project since its inception. John, a former dinghy racer himself is now Chairman of the Performance Directors Forum, guiding and influencing sporting / political decisions to the benefit of high performance sport. Triple gold and silver medallist Ben Ainslie is a household name; his recent golden glory during August 2008 has secured Ben’s position as the most successful Olympic sailor ever in British history. Son of a Whitbread Round the World Race skipper, Ben starting sailing at tender age 8 and won his first medal in Atlanta at just 19. Ben is set for further glory this time on home waters during 2012. Each of the new Directors bring their own expertise to the 2012 venue and are committed to ensuring it is a first class facility for all water sport events. The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA The 49er National Championships completed on August 25th was a competitive affair with 35 entrants including visitors from Finland, South Africa and Germany looking to make the most of the high standard of racing, which included Olympic Development Squad members and former Olympians. Despite the high standard there was one standalone performance at the head of the fleet as Skandia Team GBR sailors John Pink and Rick Peacock sailed a near flawless regatta picking up seven race wins and two 3rd place finishes in the nine race series. This amazing performance saw them crowned 49er National Champions a full 11 points clear of Dylan Fletcher and Alan Sign in second place. Third place was secured by the Finnish pair of Lauri Lehtinen and Heizzi Soininen a further 6 points back. The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA The 2008 Tempest World Champion was not decided until the penultimate race. Heading into the deciding race only two boats could win the title with the 2007 Champions Philippe Boite and Reges Viateur holding a slight advantage over the German pair of Frank Weigelt and Christian Rusitsch. A tight fought race saw the French cross the line first but the Germans were duly crowned champions when it emerged the French boat had been over the line at the start, a decision that was confirmed through the Race Trax technology onboard the start boat. Final results: At the prize giving the competitors paid tribute to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy as a world class venue facilitating 9 races, as well as Race Trax Live Positioning system being hailed a complete success. With initial trials now completed, the Race Trax Live Positioning System will now be used for the upcoming Sail for Gold Regatta, 15 to 20 September at the 2012 sailing venue in Weymouth and Portland. This will be the first International Olympic classes event since the 2008 Games and will attract some of the medal heroes from Qingdao. Everyone can follow the action Live and through playback thanks to the new Race Trax Live Positioning System. To view races from the 2008 Tempest World Championships or to watch the upcoming Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta log on to www.race-trax.com or www.wpnsa.org.uk. ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA The flag will be hoisted by Mark Stubbings, Chief Executive of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with local Weymouth and Portland. The flag ceremony will also marked the outstanding achievement of the Skandia Team GBR in Qingdao, pulling in a record 4 gold, 1 sliver and 1 bronze. The sailing heroes are a key ingredient to helping the whole GBR Olympic team achieve the best medal haul for 100 years. A number of the sailing medalists live in the Weymouth and Portland region and provide a real inspiration for the community. Mark Stubbings, commented, ‘ Raising the new 2012 official venue flag not only marked the important Beijing hand over to London, but also let us congratulate the whole Skandia Team GBR on their excellent results whilst remembering our past WPNSA Chairman, the inspirational Bill Ludlow and say thank you to our sponsors Charles Russell Lawyers and Scottish and Southern Energy’. The Academy are now looking forward to viewing the Paralympic events where Weymouth locals Helena Lucas sponsored by Charles Russell and Alex Rickham will be competing. This week WPNSA will be hosting the 49er national championships from August 23 - 25, followed by the 29er nationals August 25 - 29, all press are invited to view the racing on the water, contact cailah.leask@fasttracksailing.com T 020 7593 5268 M 077 8529 4321. ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA With over 30 boats from 9 countries entered, Race-Trax will be used throughout the international fleet. The technology originally developed from a system currently used by the military will provide each boat’s position in the fleet, updated second by second to within half a metre’s accuracy. Transmitters will be fitted to each of the boats and to the five race marks. The inclusion of modules also on the ODM and committee boat will allow race officers to accurately check if boats are over the line at start time and transmitters on race marks will aid race management in setting accurate courses for the competitors. The data, including position, speed, course over the ground, heading, wind speed and direction, will be transmitted from the water to Race-Trax servers allowing LIVE! viewing of the racing by interested parties, via the internet at www.race-trax.com, anywhere in the world. The Race-Trax support team will also be on hand for the duration of the event so feel free to arrange on site or phone interviews with them via Cailah Leask, Cailah.leask@fasttracksailing.com . The Tempest World Championships are part of an ongoing test of Race-Trax technology by the Royal Yachting Association, which will include the Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta, also being held at the Weymouth Sailing Academy from September 15 to 20, 2008. ENDS Through Race-Trax Live Positioning media will gain added insight for reporting either from the event’s media centre or from their office, friends and family will be able to follow the live racing from the comfort of their desk if cannot attend the event in person, and sponsors will benefit from the added opportunities and coverage their brands will receive. Rob Andrews, RYA Competition Manager, said: “These will be ground-breaking experiments to look at the accuracy and use of the devices in eliminating OCS and giving sailors a 100 per cent fair start on every occasion, eliminating the need for general recalls if a boat is hidden… Once successfully implemented, it will be a significant step forward for our sport when combined with the other advantages that the devices give us to spectators and safety. We know the exact position of every boat and what speed they are doing - just imagine how safe this makes our sport.” This was the second inter-school regatta organised by SailLaser following a successful event last year. This year the event attracted 40 local children who participated in 2 races experiencing gusty force 3 to 4 conditions. Many of the children have sailed at the Academy before with SailLaser some as part of a 10 week programme and others during after school programmes. The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester won the Inter School Cup with the gold and silver fleet results listed below: Gold Fleet 1st Henrietta Dutton and Tom Wray Thomas Hardye School 2nd Philip De Iongh and Matt Granger Thomas Hardye School Silver Fleet 1st Caroline Milree and Selena Mansell Sir John Colfox School 2nd Luke Brain and Laura Nairn Budmouth School The regatta was funded by the Chesil Trust, the Dorset based charity that assists local young or disabled people to engage in sailing and other water sports. ‘We are very proud as the Chesil Trust to have supported this annual event and feel it is a logical step for us to support our young sailors in the region, the Dorset Schools Regatta is an important first step for many youngsters into the dinghy racing world’, noted David Dunn, Chairman of the Chesil Trust. A number of the Dorset Schools Regatta competitors regularly sail with SailLaser at WPNSA as part of the Royal Yachting Association’s Onboard programme catering to youths, running weekly courses. Some of the youth sailors also volunteer to help run the event logistics at the Academy and gain valuable experience. Mark Stubbings, Chief Executive of WPNSA, comments, ‘It is a pleasure to be able to provide a suitable venue for the local children to get involved in this great sport. We are delighted that the 2008 event was a success and we look forward to welcoming the local schools back to the Academy for future regattas.’ ENDS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA Today, (July 14, 2008), Hilary Lister and her support team met with the Mayor of Portland and the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy staff. The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA Edward Leask, current Vice Chairman of WPNSA shared his thoughts on behalf of the Academy’s team, ‘It was with great sadness that we heard the news that Bill Ludlow, Chairman of the Sailing Academy, had passed away on Friday evening, July 4th, 2008. David Dunn, Chairman of the Chesil Trust spoke on behalf of the charity, ‘we are all deeply upset by the news, Bill will be remembered for his contributions to many organisations in the area, but his work with The Chesil Trust reflected his passion for sailing and his wish that as many young people as possible, from all backgrounds, should be able to experience watersports.’ The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA With 99 entries from 18 countries, it is the second largest fleet of Moths to attend a world title event and Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy is a hive of activity with sail measurement and much preventative maintenance taking place. With such a large fleet, the boats will be split into two groups for the first three days of the qualifying series to determine who will be selected for the Gold and Silver fleets. The final two days will be a sail-off to determine the event champion. Unfortunately the invitation race scheduled for today has been cancelled due to too much wind. Conditions from Monday are forecast to be more conducive to foiling with 15 to 20 knots, with conditions further easing later in the week. Regatta favourites Simon Payne (GBR) and Scott Babbage (AUS) have been performing solidly in the lead-up sailing, however in the breezier conditions some other contenders have been performing well in practice races including John Harris and Andrew McDougall from Australia and Arnaud Psarofaghis from Switzerland. French sailing champion Sébastien Josse has taken time out from his busy schedule preparing for Vendée Globe [the round world non-stop single handed sailing race] campaign to join the Foiling Moth ranks on his Bladerider. "I am going there to sail a bit, but mostly to learn because there are loads of little tuning and tricks to know that I would take hours to pick up because I am not very experienced sailing a foiling moth. After a week of sailing I will know the basics. I get on well with Rohan Veal [2007 world champion] and I count on him to give me advice so that when I get back to France I will know how to handle the boat more. Anyway, the physical training is good training for the Vendée Globe". Photos by Alan Henderson – www.fotoboat.com 2006 World Champion and defending European Champion Simon Payne recently showed his good form with a clear win in the UK National Championships held in Weymouth.?Payne has been putting in a big effort to win back his title and is sure to be a contender this time around. Payne says "I feel OK about this event, I understand there are factors I can't control and contenders I've never met, but compared to last year I feel well prepared and I'm happy to be coming into this event after winning the UK nationals." Others who will be vying for top honours include Australian Champion Mat Belcher and last years World Championship runner up Scott Babbage who says he feels much better prepared than this time last year. "I am coming off 4 months preparation rather than only 2 months last time around. I have much more confidence in my equipment making it through the event, however, I don't think I have the same speed advantage that I had last time ?that's going to make it difficult to better my last year's number 2 finish". ? With development of hulls and foils becoming more focussed on fine-tuning over the past 12 months many of the top competitors have turned their attention to their rigs in a constant search for speed.? The new CST 40mm high modulus mast has quickly found its place on most boats at the front of the fleet with the windage gains over the previous 51mm masts being exploited.? The fit between event sponsor CST Composites and the Moth class is a natural one as Manager Clive Watts notes: "CST has been affiliated with the Moth Class for many years and shares a common interest in development, innovation and performance. The timing of sponsoring the 2008 World Championships coincided perfectly with the introduction of our new high modulus spar technology and new online store HYPERLINK "http://www.carbonfibreexpress.com"www.carbonfibreexpress.com"? For more information on the moth class please go to the International Moth Class Association web site at HYPERLINK "http://www.moth-sailing.org/"www.moth-sailing.org For more information on CST Composites and their products go to HYPERLINK "http://www.cstcomposites.com/"www.cstcomposites.com & HYPERLINK "http://www.carbonfibreexpress.com/"www.carbonfibreexpress.com For more information on the World Championships event contact the Media Officer ?Alexandra Harris at HYPERLINK "mailto:alex@sailingbits.com"alex@sailingbits.com NOTES TO EDITORS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA Ray Bulpit and Adam Greaves were both in attendance at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on the 23 May to hand over the money to John Tweed, Clerk to the Trustees of the Chesil Trust. NOTES TO EDITORS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. Southwell Business Park has taken the former MoD facility at Southwell, Portland and created a thriving business park, Leisure complex and Spa. Later this year Weymouth and Portland’s first four star 80 bedroom hotel will open on the site. Southwell Business Park Limited SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Chesil Trust is a Dorset based registered charity that exists to provide opportunities for young and disabled people to go sailing. In 2007 over 1000 children experienced sailing for the first time as a result of grants from the Trust. This year it is hoped to get almost 1500 children sailing. Donations to the Trust can be made to John Tweed, the Clerk to the Trustees c/o Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA NOTES TO EDITORS The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue. WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. Chief executive of the London 2012 Organising Committee Paul Deighton, who recently visited the Academy, says, "If you look at the backdrop it was as though the gods made this for a sailing event. This is my dream venue and I could not have written a script better than this. For us it ticks all the boxes so this is going to be an absolutely brilliant venue for 2012." THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN SPORT AWARD, Scottish and Southern Energy – Powering the National Sailing Academy At the start of 2007, Scottish and Southern Energy went into partnership with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with a view to monitoring the performance of their emerging technologies and using the venue as a test bed for environmental best practice. The association also had the goal of helping the Academy achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so by renewable energy by the end of 2011. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment and an active recycling programme, the sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes. As a result of the strategy, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint – a discernible legacy of environmental concern in action that the judges emphasised was a vital objective of such a campaign. SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: SailLaser, Performance Laser’s waterside training and retail centre based at Weymouth offers a range of RYA courses for adults or children from beginner to expert.Boat hire and corporate days are available as well as advanced class specific courses with the UK’s best coaches and sailors. SailLaser also works closely with many local trusts and schools ensuring sailing is accessible to all. SailLaser can offer a brand new way of buying any of the high quality products in the Performance Laser range from this fantastic waterside location. www.sail-laser.com The Sport Industry Awards is the biggest event of its kind in Europe, recognising and rewarding commercial achievement in UK sport in marketing, PR, sponsorship and digital media. To the entering agencies, brands and governing bodies, it is a chance to showcase their endeavours of the year in front of their peers and the wider industry, with the Awards now considered the highest endorsement of accomplishment in the world of sport. The judges rewarded a programme that showed a “discernible legacy of environmental concern in action” - as a result of the sponsorship, the Academy’s level of renewable electricity increased by 37% in 2007, while SSE has immeasurably improved the performance of its emerging technologies from an environmental standpoint. Anna Crampin, Partnerships Manager at Scottish and Southern Energy, comments, “It is a fantastic achievement to have won this Award. Working with a high profile venue such as WPNSA has provided us with both a vital test-bed and a platform to showcase our emerging renewable technologies and products. As well as providing a full environmental impact assessment, an active recycling programme and renewable energy on site, our sponsorship also donated funds for the Academy’s youth development and reduced-rate community sailing schemes.” The association means that the Academy is on track to achieve a target set by LOCOG that 20% of electricity generated be done so using renewable energy by the end of 2011. Mark Stubbings, Chief Executive of WPNSA, adds, “I am absolutely delighted that we have won this Award. I would like to thank SSE for their continued support of the Academy and for their work with us on our environmental policies and legacy development programmes. Without the support of our sponsors, it would be extremely difficult for us to continue to offer our reduced-rate community sailing programmes that ensure we get as many local youngsters as possible out on the water and involved in an active and healthy life. Similarly, we would not be in the position we are in today – that of being one of the most environmentally conscious venues in the UK - without SSE.” ENDS About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: For further press information contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Back to top To book your place at the Business Breakfast event, please contact Chris Knight - chris.knight@wpnsa.org.uk or call 01305 866000. For further information on the business and sailing packages on offer at the Academy please contact Matt Bridge on 0845 337 3214 or email matt.bridge@sail-laser.com. About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: For further press information contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Back to top Tea, coffee and Danish pastries will be served from 10.30 am, followed by a short presentation from WPNSA Chief Executive Mark Stubbings. Mark Stubbings comments, “The Academy is not just a members only facility – we are always delighted to welcome members of the public and the local community. This Sunday will provide the perfect opportunity for us to explain a little more about the development works taking place at the Academy and the legacy initiatives that we are delivering.” Lunch will be available in the Academy’s acclaimed Spinnakers restaurant, which boasts breathtaking views across the Jurassic Coast. Book a table before Saturday 19th April and you will receive a 10% discount on the delicious Sunday Carvery! To take advantage of this special offer and book your table, please contact helen.blakeman@wpnsa.org.uk or call 01305 866 000. About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: For further press information contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Back to top NOTES TO EDITORS Rolland Keane, Marketing Director SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: Back to top Two Director Trustees are to retire in July 2008 and their replacements are now sought. Trustee applications are invited from anybody who can make a valued and positive contribution to the Sailing Academy and the Olympic legacy being developed. NOTES TO EDITORS About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: For further press information contact: Back to top About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: For further press information contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Back to top For further press information contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Back to top ENDS For further press information contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Back to top NOTES TO EDITORS About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue and host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk For further press information contact: Helena Searcaigh , Fast Track Sailing About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Sail Laser: NOTES TO EDITORS About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue and host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk For further press information contact: Helena Searcaigh , Fast Track Sailing About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Contact: About Charles Russell: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva and Bahrain. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Sail Laser: ENDS About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue and host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: ENDS About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue and host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE has been the Gold sponsor of the WPNSA since July 2006. This £300,000 partnership will continue until 2014 and is designed to enable the academy to maximise its renewable energy potential and to support a strong youth development programme. SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ The Business Manager, who will be employed by the Academy's operating company Sail Force Limited, will take on some of the Marketing Manager's responsibilities, but in a new and challenging role. The Sailing Academy is widely recognised as one of the finest sailing venues in the UK. Having been chosen as the venue for the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, its profile is set to increase significantly over the coming years. The opportunity now exists for someone to drive the development of the business during this hugely exciting time. The role will be wide-ranging, and will include team management, business development, marketing and event management. With a background in sailing and events management, the successful candidate will be driven, an excellent communicator and will need to demonstrate experience of budget control, project management and the setting and achievement of ambitious targets. The salary will be in the region of £30,000. To apply or to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sandra Gollop, Finance Director at Sail-Force Limited: sandra.gollop@wpnsa.org.uk or 01305 866000 . The closing date for applications is 22 February 2008. END
About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Contact: These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Weymouth youngster receives marine achievement award Joe Warley, Weymouth College e2e Student, picked up the Marine Achievement Award at Weymouth Pavilion last week (Thursday 10 th January 2008). The award was presented by John Tweed, Director of Development at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy where Joe completed his Entry to Employment (e2e) course in December. Commenting on his win, Joe Warley said; "I had a brilliant time on the course and am looking forward to starting my new job in March. I was surprised to be nominated and very pleased to be presented with the award!" Dr Holly Henderson, Sailing Curriculum Development Officer at Weymouth College, commented; "This is a fantastic moment for Joe and we are all very proud of what he has achieved on the e2e programme and wish him every success in his new job. The e2e programme was the first of our new sailing curriculum courses to be delivered from WPNSA last July, and we are also delivering BTECs in Sport (Sailing and Watersports) to local Secondary School Students. In September we will be running an increased portfolio of Sailing and Marine courses from BTEC Short Courses, BTECs at Introductory, First and National Level, to Foundation Degrees. It is a very exciting time for both Weymouth College and the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy." Conal Low-Grier added; "We are all delighted for Joe. The Sailing and Marine curriculum is a rapidly growing area for the Sports and Public Services Department here at the College and Joe is a fantastic example for other students." The e2e course, run out of the Academy, is ideal for young people with an interest in water sports, the outdoors or just sport in general, equipping them with the basic certificates they need to start a career in the marine industry. Plenty of time is set aside to develop personal and social skills and to work on numeracy and literacy levels, combined with crucial work placements with local businesses tailored to give a range of experience in this diverse industry. John Tweed added, "All of us here at the Academy are delighted for Joe - this is a fantastic achievement and we wish him the very best of luck in his future. We continue to offer our world class venue as a base for the e2e courses and look forward to welcoming more youngsters on this life-changing course in the near future." ENDS
NOTES TO EDITORS IMAGE CREDIT - DAVE PENMAN About the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy: The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is a world class sailing venue and host to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . WPNSA effectively promotes the sport of sailing to all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events, whilst supporting and working closely with the local community. WPNSA hosts a number of high profile regattas throughout the year and boasts fantastic conference and event facilities. www.wpnsa.org.uk For further press information contact:
About the E2E Courses: Contact: About Scottish and Southern Energy: SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Contact: About Charles Russell: These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: New BTEC courses in Sailing & Watersports developed in Weymouth & the South West Ends
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About E2E Courses: Contact: SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford and Geneva. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: Marine Achievement Award Nomination for Weymouth College student 9 January 2008
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Sail Laser: Contact: SSE is the largest non-nuclear electricity generator with over 10,000 megawatts of capacity from the most diverse portfolio of power stations. It is also the leading generator of electricity from renewable resources. http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/SSEInternet/ Contact: Charles Russell is a top 50 full service City legal practice with offices in London, Guildford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Oxford and Geneva. It provides a wide range of legal services for corporate and private clients. It is a member of The Association of European Lawyers www.europeanlawyers.org, and ALFA International www.alfanet.org. These pages contain general information only and do not constitute advice on any specific matter. No liability can be accepted by Charles Russell LLP for any action taken or not taken as a result of this information. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office, 8-10 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1RS. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP. For more information, visit www.charlesrussell.co.uk Contact: |
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