Creative Solutions - Marketing, P.R. & Events

Creative Solutions are event managers for the RYA Watersports Taster Sessions which are being provided by several local watersports providers at the Skandia Sail For Gold Regatta being held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Portland 9th - 14th August 2010.

So if you have ever fancied having a go at;

Windsurfing | Paddleboarding | Sea Kayaking | Keelboat Sailing | Dinghy Sailing | Powerboat Driving | Model Boat Sailing | Beach Casting

Then this is the chance for you to have a go at heavily subsidised prices (mostly £10 per session) or in some instances at no cost, check out the details below for taster events dates, timings and booking details.

Please book directly with each provider and it is advisable to book in advance as spaces on the day might be limited.

Quote this code when making bookings: SSFG2010

SailLaser TrySail
Monday 9^th | Tuesday 10^th | Wednesday 11^th | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
You will be going out with a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor
All you need to bring with you is some clothing and footwear
Booking essential
Costs: £5 for children under 16, £10 for a single adult or £20 for a family of up to four
Contact: SailLaser 0845 337 3214 info-weymouth@sail-laser.com
www.sail-laser.com/weymouth

Powerkite Lessons
Paracademy Extreme Sports Centre are offering powerkite lessons
This lesson is FREE and will teach you the basics on how to use a powerkite.
Powerkite Lessons Wednesday 11^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Advanced booking is advisable
Telephone 01305 824797 info@paracademyextreme.co.uk
Paracademy Extreme Sports Centre, Victoria Square, Portland, DT5 1AL
www.paracademyextreme.co.uk

Try Keelboat Sailing
Provider: Weymouth Charters – Tuesday 10^th August 1030 – 1600hrs
Weymouth Charters are providing a 33ft Yacht for 1hr taster sessions where you will be given a chance to learn how to tack and gybe a keelboat.
To book your session please call Weymouth Charters on 01305 832512 ssfg@weymouth-charters.co.uk
www.weymouth-charters.co.uk

Sea Kayaking Taster Session
Thursday 12^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Secondwind Watersports, situated at Overcome Beach, Preston, Weymouth and Osprey Quay Portland.
Taster sessions are available for 1 hr at a cost of £10 per person.
Booking is advisable CALL 01305 835301 or 01305 834951 shop@second-wind.co.uk
www.second-wind.co.uk

Give Windsurfing a Go!
The Official Test Centre, Osprey Quay, Portland are providing taster sessions.
Cost £10 per 1 ½ hrs session Wednesday 11^th | Thursday 12^th | Friday 13^th | 1030am – 4pm
Booking essential Tel: 0121 288 9965 info@otc-windsurf.com
www.otc-windsurf.com

Try Model Boat Racing
Provider: Model Yachting Association
Try model boat racing will be held on Saturday 14^th August 10.30am – 4pm
There is no need to book for this FREE of charge event on a first come first served basis.
www.mya-uk.org.uk

Learn to Shore Cast
Moonfleet Angling are providing an introduction to beach casting.
Aimed at learning beach casting technique’s in readiness for your first sea fishing outing.
All equipment is supplied.
Thursday 12^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Free of charge
Booking advisable telephone 01935 471005
www.moonfleet-angling.com

Try a Powerboat
Provider: Quality Time Training, Osprey Quay, Portland
8 metre RIB – ‘Blue Jacket’
You will be accompanied by a professional skipper who can take you through some basic boat handling and rules.Thursday 12^th August 10.30am – 4pm
Cost £10 for around 1 hr on the water
Booking is advisable – telephone 01305 861250 amanda@quality-time.info
www.quality-time.info

If you would like to chat about any of the above then please give me a call

See you down at the Quay

Roy Griffiths

As we keep getting asked I thought I would post up the significant dates for the run up to the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games:

* Youth Nationals: 4 − 9 April 2010
* Sail for Gold Regatta 2010: 8 − 14 August 2010
* Sail for Gold Regatta 2011: 5 − 11 June 2011
* International Federation Disabled Sailing Worlds: 1 − 8 July 2011
* Olympic Test Event: 31 July − 13 August 2011
* Sail for Gold Regatta: 10 − 16 June 2012
* Olympic Games: 27 July − 12 August 2012
* Paralympic Games: 29 August − 9 September 2012

Marine businesses are invited to come along to ‘Osprey Quay - Marine Day’, as part of the ‘Open 4 Business 2009’ fortnight of business events, focusing on Weymouth & Portland’s marine industry opportunities up to 2012.

The day starts with registration at 9am at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy on Monday 12th October with a series of speakers who will be focusing on this years theme of ‘Fit for Business – in the lead up to 2012’

This year we have a keynote speaker in Bernie Shrosbree, whose adopted title of Mister Motivator is very apt as the man responsible for training Ben Fogle, James Cracknell and Dr Ed Coats to race across the Antarctic earlier this year as featured in the BBC documentary ‘On Thin Ice’. As a world class athlete, motivational coach, team building expert and former member of the Royal Marines Special Boat Squadron, Bernie has excellent credentials to prepare the guys for one of the toughest challenges on earth. Who better then to get behind the marine industry with an incredibly powerful motivational talk on how to be ‘Fit for Business’ in the run up to 2012 with all the opportunities that are expected to come along.

After lunch there will be optional tours of the brand new £24m Dean & Reddyhoff Portland Marina, Osprey Quay, Sunseeker Portland and the Sailing Academy, with an exhibition of organisations involved in the marine industry.

Event organiser Roy Griffiths says “The marine industry has a great future ahead of it in Weymouth & Portland especially when we think about the opportunities 2012 will bring along, Marine Day will be a chance to catch up with developments at Osprey Quay and hopefully be inspired by Bernie to prepare for the challenge ahead”

With thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors we have managed to bring the attendance cost down to £12.50 + vat per person which includes a buffet lunch and refreshments – booking is essential as places are limited.

Speakers will include;

John Tweed, Chief Executive – Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
Matthew Butcher, Economic Development Manager - Business Link SW
Adam Corney, SW Regional Manager – British Marine Federation
Gary Fooks – 2012 Legacy Manager – Team Dorset
Gareth Jones, Economic & Regeneration Manager – Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
And motivational keynote speaker…
Bernie Shrosbree, Bernie Shrosbree Performance Centre

To ensure attendance please contact Roy Griffiths at the event managers Creative Solutions roy@creativesolutions-uk.com or phone him on 01305 772100.

21 Sep 2009

Following the official opening of the PSP Southampton Boat Show on Friday 11 September by pop princess Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Show organisers are delighted that attendance is slightly ahead of last year.  Advance ticket sales are still selling strongly with a further 2,300 sold on Saturday alone, with the overall figure an amazing 36% ahead of last year.

Attendance on the first day was roughly the same as last year with 8,018 visitors. Saturday saw 14,872 visitors attending the Show, which was 2% ahead of last year, while Sunday saw another great attendance of 13,592 which was again ahead of the same day last year. Attendance on Monday continued to grow, with 9,056 visitors - 3% ahead of last year whilst Tuesday (8,523 visitors) was only 1% down on last year.  Yesterday (Wednesday) saw 10,118 visitors attend the Show, 5% ahead of last year.  This puts the running total after six days at 64,179 which is 1% ahead overall.

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows, comments: “This is a fantastic result, both in terms of attendance and the advance ticket sales; we’re really pleased that the PSP Southampton Boat Show has started off on such a positive note, and anticipate the rest of the Show will continue in the same vein.”

Join in the fun this weekend and head down to the Show to help us break the world semaphore record! Only ten people short last weekend, we’re calling for all hands on deck this weekend to smash the record.

Source: BMF Newsletter www.britishmarine.co.uk