A unique series of events marking the opening celebrations of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events, culminating in three unforgettable days of outdoor performance at Weymouth and Portland (26-28 July). The Battle for the Winds has already begun. Aeolus, Father of the Winds, calls for all the winds of the South West to be brought to Weymouth to help the Olympic sailors. In response to his call, seven teams of Wind Gatherers from each region of the South West have begun gathering the winds, telling tales as they go.
Their only fear is that stone-hearted Doldrum will stand in their way, after his emergence at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival in May 2012... Thousands of professional and community artists from across the seven counties of the South-West and beyond will help to tell the tale. Will the heroic Wind Gatherers succeed in their battle to unshackle the winds in time for the Olympic sailors to harness them?
Go to Battles to find out more about the final events in Weymouth and Portland, 26-28 July 2012.
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The Gatherings
The Wind Gatherers are out in force collecting the breezes and gathering followers in advance of their descent onto Weymouth. Find out where to see them near you.
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Get Involved
Sign up here to volunteer, to join in the mighty Fire Torch Wade, to join our team or venture your ideas.
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The Wind Gatherers
The team is growing. Find out about the Wind Gatherers, the creators, the makers, the partners, the friends and many more...
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News
Updates from the team, blogs, press, tweets, pictures, videos - a virtual scrapbook from every corner of the South West as wind gathering gathers apace...
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Wind Words
Read one new poem per week from 'Conversations with the Wind', Alice Oswald's new collection inspired by Battle for the Winds...and enter our competition to win the beautiful publication.
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Your Visit
All the information you need to plan your visit to Battle for the Winds at Weymouth and Portland, 26-28 July 2012