Eonic Joins Spirit Of The Sea

28 Mar 2008

5th to 13th July Weymouth and Portland

Building the south coasts premiere marine-themed legacy event at Weymouth and Portland - home of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events

Water activities

• World-class dinghy racing and keelboat racing in the 2012 Olympic sailing waters uniting local sailing clubs
• Kite surfing and windsurfing demonstrations and competitions (Portland Harbour)
• Taster sessions for Yachting, Dingy sailing, gig rowing, kite surfing, wind surfing and dragon boating
• Schools and Young Peoples Sailing Regatta"
• Gig racing (Weymouth beach / Nothe)
• Olympic Triathlon for elite and amateur competitors,
• kids aquathon (swim/ run) - open to all
• Water transport between the different venues
• From August 2008 Sailing links with Qingdao, China (2008 Olympic sailing venue)
  

Shore activities

• Weymouth International Maritime Modelling festival (Weymouth)
• Marine trade and educational exhibition (WPNSA/ Weymouth harbour)
• Traditional yachts display (Weymouth and Portland harbours)
• Maritime art exhibition and Marine photographic competition (Weymouth & Portland)
• Seafood festival and farmers market (Weymouth harbour & Portland)
• Maritime Heritage activities eg Walks / tours / exhibitions of local artefacts (Weymouth & Portland)
• Sports/ beach activities with RNLI, Coastguard, local schools, Youth clubs, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Cubs, Sea/Army/Air Cadets, Community Youth Groups etc. Sand castle competitions, beach games, tag rugby, beach volleyball (Weymouth beach)
• Cultural activities & Carnival procession/ street entertainers, theatre groups (Weymouth & Portland)
• Live music & performing arts - local/ College bands with key headline act/ tribute bands (Weymouth beach, the Nothe fort, Brewer's Quay, WPNSA, Portland's Cove House Inn, Southwell Business Park)
• Fireworks & Air displays