| In 2012 the Olympics come to the UK for the | | | | town over the next two years to witness the |
| first time since 1948. Most events will be held in | | | | races especially as road and rail links from London |
| and around London but the sailing and windsurfing | | | | are excellent with Weymouth being just a three |
| events have been awarded to Weymouth, in | | | | hour drive from the capital. Accommodation, |
| Dorset, on the south coast. Weymouth Bay has | | | | towards the actual events in two years time, will |
| long been regarded as having the best sailing | | | | be at a premium. The best sited hotels and |
| waters in the United Kingdom and has hosted | | | | guesthouses overlooking the coast will be taken |
| many large events over the years. Recently the | | | | up first followed by those nearby. If you intend to |
| National Sailing Academy has been completed and | | | | visit make sure you choose an establishment with |
| preparations are well in advance for the Olympics. | | | | off-road parking. Weymouth is an historical town |
| During the next two years sailing and windsurfing | | | | and the roads are narrow. Parking is limited and |
| events will be held from February through to | | | | expensive. |
| November. This includes national and international | | | | Make sure you enjoy the full range of activities |
| events and practice Olympic weeks in 2010 and | | | | and sites to be had in the town and surrounding |
| 2011. | | | | countryside. This is one of the most beautiful |
| The Academy is sited on the Western side of | | | | parts of the country with attractive market |
| Portland Harbour, one of the largest in England | | | | towns and villages and stunning natural |
| although only a few events will be held in the | | | | countryside. The Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage |
| harbour. Most will be in the extensive bay to the | | | | Site, runs from Poole in the east to Devon in the |
| east. It is expected that tens of thousands of | | | | west. This is not to be missed. |
| people will be coming to this small, picturesque | | | | |