Latest News for London OlympicsSailingLondon 2012 announces Sailing test event in Weymouth and Portland
The 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today announced plans to test its systems, equipment, workforce and procedures for running the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions in the summer of 2011.
6th May 2011 Schedule for Olympic sailing events in Dorset released
The schedule of sailing events in Weymouth and Portland for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been released.
15th February 2011 Hughes sails to best performance ahead of 2012
Essex sailor Katrina Hughes is feeling confident of winning gold at London 2012 after an injury-plagued winter.
19th August 2010 London 2012 Olympics qualifying: Sailing
What sailing competitors must do to qualify for the London 2012 and how the British team are faring.
28th July 2010 Sarah Ayton aims to sail with Saskia Clark in 2012
Double Olympic champion Sarah Ayton will be partnered by Saskia Clark in the 470 class as they aim for London 2012, after Pippa Wilson withdrew.
14th April 2010 New berths for sailors competing in Weymouth and Portland for London 2012
Around 700 sailors, coaches and officials will be housed in new sustainable housing near the Weymouth and Portland Sailing venue during the Olympic and Paralymic Games.
8th February 2010 Olympic cruise ship plan reviewed
Plans are being reconsidered to house international competitors on a cruise ship at the 2012 Olympics sailing events in Dorset.
7th October 2009 Mills floats America's Cup challenge
Sailing may not be on everyone's sporting horizon just now, but the man who brought the 2012 Olympics to London believes one international maritime contest provides a "historic" opportunity for the UK.
14th September 2009 Windsurfer relishes senior debut
Cornish windsurfer Izzy Hamilton rounded off a successful summer by finishing 21st at her first ever senior world event in Weymouth.
11th September 2009 Beach improvements ahead of 2012
Work to improve access and attract Olympic sailors to an east Dorset beach gets under way next week.
27th August 2009 Sailing rivals use Olympic venue
The hosts of the 2012 Olympic Games sailing events are to open up their Dorset venue to Britain's rivals.
10th August 2009 Olympic sailing venue wins award
A new Dorset sailing academy set to host the 2012 Olympic sailing events has won an international award for the access it gives disabled sailors.
29th July 2009 Falmouth awarded pre-2012 sailing
Falmouth has succeeded in its bid to host a prestigious pre-Olympic sailing event before London 2012.
14th July 2009 Olympic sailing police cost soars
The estimated cost of security for the 2012 Olympic sailing events in Dorset has almost doubled, leaving uncertainty over the effect on council taxpayers.
10th July 2009 Draper to make comeback for 2012
Former world champion and Athens bronze medallist Chris Draper has announced his Olympic comeback with a bid for gold at the London 2012 Games.
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