Weymouth surfing

spectators on the shore

After a twenty minute journey on South Western trains we were delivered into the centre of Weymouth just a couple of minutes from the sea front. Then we were directed by pink uniformed 'games makers' a further 30-45 min walk to where the Olympic action was taking place. First there were the giant TV screens on the beach, with free entry, then further on the sailing viewing areas. The official ticketed spectator area was on the Nothe Fort headland, but over the headland there was a promenade and public park around Newtons Cove. It all sounds perfect - pity about the weather which was rather dull, not much wind and with occasional showers.

Bryony and Gold medalist round 1st mark 

The main events of the day were the two RS-X windsurfer medal races. The start and finish line was in front of the official spectator area and only just in view from our vantage point. However the windward leg and mark on the course was in front of us in Newtons Cove. Despite the gloomy weather there were plenty of supporters from all nations and we enjoyed cheering on Nick Dempsey with the rest of the crowd as he won a silver medal in his race, but Bryony Shaw only managed sixth place. I took plenty of photos of the races in less that ideal conditions.

We both had mackerel butties on the quay before taking the train back to Moreton.