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

Weymouth & Portland named as top 4 up and coming holiday destination in the world

New figures just released by TripAdvisor show that Weymouth & Portland is captivating new markets across the globe, with the news that the area has been rated the fourth best up-and-coming travel destination in the world.

The figures show a growing number of travellers searching for holidays to Weymouth to discover for themselves the natural beauty, increasing quality and the broad range of facilities and activities on offer, such as the beautiful beach, picturesque, working 17th century harbour and world-class sailing at the heart of the World Heritage coastline.

The Borough Council’s Tourism and Economy teams have been working hard to capitalise from the benefits of hosting the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Increasing the town’s tourism offer to new markets is one area of work being undertaken.

Emma O’Boyle, spokesperson for TripAdvisor, said: “It’s fantastic to see travellers appreciating the town’s beautiful beach and old-fashioned English hospitality. What’s more, Weymouth will soon secure its place on the global stage when it hosts the sailing events for the 2012 Olympic Games.”

The increased interest will enable the area to extend the holiday season beyond the traditional summer period, which will strengthen the local economy. Accommodation providers are not only investing to deliver quality holiday accommodation but are also providing the facilities to rinse, dry and store guest’s equipment.

Simon Williams, General Manager for Regeneration, said: “Weymouth is more generally known for its safe sandy beach that has been providing generations of families with memorable holidays. We are developing and delivering new and innovative promotional campaigns that are reaching new markets which will supplement and compliment our main family market. We are working closely with a host of national and international partners, like Visit Britain and Visit England, who are enabling us to deliver key messages to a much wider audience.

“The news that we are the third-best up and coming holiday destination in the world is evidence that the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is already beginning to take shape, and that the hard work that has been involved in converting this to lasting benefits for the area is paying off.”

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Notes to editors:

1. TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travellers on TripAdvisor. The winners were determined by a combination of travellers’ destination comments, favourite places, and overall destination popularity on TripAdvisor

1. The TripAdvisor TravelCast identifies up-and-coming travel destinations based on site data including increases in search activity and postings for the past year on TripAdvisor

1. Regeneration projects in the region of £300m of private and public funding have and still are being delivered, most as a direct result from the area hosting The Games, including 30 years of highway and public transport developments being delivered in two years

1. The area boasts a wide range of quality restaurants, offering local freshly caught fish, hand-picked scallops, locally farmed oysters and line caught bass. The Borough also has a growing range of facilities tailored to suit the needs of people who visit the area for a weekend with a difference; offering facilities to store bikes, water sports gear, climbing equipment and more

1. A recent poster campaign, launched in partnership with South West Trains, aims to attract train users along the busy Waterloo to Weymouth line, and promotes the area as an exciting location for activity breaks, featuring activities such as kayaking, walking, cycling and windsurfing

Press release issued by Amy Maslin, Communications Officer

T 01305 838302 M 07870138632 E amymaslin@weymouth.gov.uk

www.weymouth.gov.uk

Creative Solutions are proud to announce that they are the new operators of the Weymouth Charters business which has been completely revamped as a charter booking agency for operators of passenger coded vessels including - motor crusiers, yachts, ribs, tall ships and superyachts.

Weymouth Charters can also provide access to RYA training courses and a whole host of corporate events including Jurassic Coast Kayak Tours, Olympic Race Tours, Hosted Cruises, Team Buliding Days and Treasure Hunts on a fleet of fabulous fast ribs.

Roy Griffiths, Managing Director says “This is a London 2012 inspired project that has captured the imagination of quite a number of boat operators based locally and from other ports who are looking to provide their services for the forthcoming demand that is inevitable given that Weymouth & Portland will be the sailing venue for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

We aim to look after corporate clients, private individuals and media who want to get out onto the water for pleasure or business”

The range of craft on offer is quite staggering from a sea kayak right up to a Sunseeker 88 Superyacht which has to be seen to be believed at www.weymouth-charters.co.uk

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Over the Chritmas period we took the opportunity to move offices and have changed our phone number - please find our new contact details below;

Creative Solutions (MPE) Ltd
The Office
4 Birch Way
Preston
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 6HZ

Telephone: 01305 832512
Mobile: 07976 425719
email addresses: remain same