Our Sporting Life – Sail for Gold
A Celebration of our British Olympic and Paralympic
Sailing Heritage
Immerse yourself in 112 years of Olympic and Paralympic history;
the highs, the lows, the challenges and triumphs, in an
extraordinary exhibition celebrating Britain's unique sailing
heritage.
Hosted by the RYA and in association with Our Sporting Life;
discover how Britain cemented its place as the world's most
successful Olympic and Paralympic sailing nation through the
captivating anecdotes, photographs and keepsakes of those heroes
who made sailing history.
From 'yachting's' debut as an Olympic sport at Paris 1900 to
Britain's record-breaking medal haul at Beijing 2008, the
exhibition lets you into the secrets behind the success including
how the boats, the racing and the sailors have changed dramatically
over time.
With the tales brought to life through a creative mix of
fascinating memorabilia and film footage, the exhibition links our
wonderful heritage with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
sailing regattas taking place on the waters of Weymouth and
Portland.
- RYA Members Lounge at the London Boat Show
ExCel, 6 - 15 January 2012
- RYA Scotland Big Weekend Largs, 24 - 26
February 2012
- RYA Dinghy Show London, 3 - 4 March 2012
- Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre Liverpool, 10
March - 10 April 2012
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall Falmouth, 3
May - 24 June 2012
- Weymouth 27 July - 9 September 2012