Passage to Portland 2 - 5 June 2012
A weekend of celebrations!
Register your interest in Passage to Portland here.
Passage to Portland is a unique event aimed at sail and motor cruisers, providing an exclusive opportunity to tour the Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue ahead of the Games a behind-the-scenes look at the Skandia Sail for Gold regatta, as well as the chance to join in with celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Taking place from 2 – 5 June 2012, participants will make their own way by boat to Portland, where we have pre-booked berths waiting for them for three nights at Portland Marina, before enjoying the activities of the long weekend.
Welcome
To kick start the weekend, during registration (1500-2000), there will be welcome drinks, giving you the perfect opportunity to meet other participants. You’ll also have the optional choice of enjoying a BBQ or A la Carte meal at the marina’s Boat that Rocks Bar and Restaurant.
Tour the sailing venue
There is a packed schedule of events lined up throughout Sunday. You will have the chance to tour the Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue (WPNSA), hosted by RYA Racing Manager John Derbyshire, OBE.
You can also take a look at the remarkable ‘Boat Project’, a 30ft seafaring vessel made from donated wooden items. For a lucky few there may even be the opportunity to be taken for a sail on this boat, which is one of 12 public art commissions from across the UK celebrating the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Jubilee Celebrations
As part of the weekends activities and celebrations you can enjoy watching the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on large TV's either at the Boat that Rocks or in the Spinnaker Room of WPNSA.
In the evening Portland Castle becomes the perfect setting for our fantastic Queen's Diamond Jubilee dinner and party. The evening will be hosted by popular, sailor and author, Tom Cunliffe and with a red, white and blue, 'British Street Party’, theme it promises to be a night to remember.
There will be an after dinner talk from Stephen Park OBE, RYA Olympic Manager, providing you with insight into the team's preparations for the Games, as well as the opportunity to meet a number of members of Skanida Team GBR.
Watch the racing
On Monday spectator boats will be available to go and watch all the racing on the first day of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta. Double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton will be providing the race commentary, giving you the a perfect opportunity to watch the sailing team race on the Games race course before the big event begins in July, with the added insight of a sailing champion. The weekend ends with farewell drinks and hog roast at WPNSA with a round up of the day's racing from Tim Hall, Skandia Sail for Gold regatta manager.
Optional extras
Alongside the scheduled activities there is also the opportunity to try your hand at either windsurfing or dinghy sailing with SailLaser and OTC. You may prefer a leisurely walk along the famous Chesil Beach, a visit to Portland Bill Lighthouse, or a stroll around Weymouth town and beach.
Programme of events:
| Sat 2 June | 3pm - 8pm - Registration & welcome drinks |
| | 6pm - 9pm - BBQ or A la Carte (optional extra) |
| Sun 3 June | All day - Tours of WPNSA |
| | All day - windsurfing and sailing sessions available (optional extra) |
| | PM - Watch the Thames Jubilee Pageant shown on big TV screens |
| | 6.30pm - Diamond Jubilee party at Portland Castle |
| Mon 4 June | All day - watch the racing at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta |
| | 6.30pm - Hog roast at the WPNSA |
| Tues 5 June | Departure |
Costs
The cost of participation varies depending on the length of your boat and the number of people onboard.
| Boat Size | Number onboard | Price inc VAT |
Less than 9m LOA
| 2 | £460 |
| 3 | £620 |
| 4 | £780 |
| 5 | £960 |
| 6 | £1,140 |
| Boat Size | Number onboard | Price inc VAT |
| 9.0m-11.99m LOA | 2 | £480 |
| 3 | £640 |
| 4 | £800 |
| 5 | £980 |
| 6 | £1,160 |
| Boat Size | Number onboard | Price inc VAT |
12.0m-13.99m LOA
| 2 | £500 |
| 3 | £660 |
| 4 | £820 |
| 5 | £1,000 |
| 6 | £1,180 |
If you have more than 6 people onboard a further £180 per head will be payable. Please contact us for a price if your boat is 14m LOA or over, or it is not a monohull. There will be no special arrangements for children at the event. The full adult rate is payable for children of any age.
If you would like to register your interest, please complete the online enquiry form www.rya.org.uk/go/p2p or email your name, full postal address and RYA membership number (if applicable) to p2p@rya.org.uk.
