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Princess Anne's sailing engagement
Apr 8, 2010, 12:10 GMT
Britain's Princess Anne has opened a new yachting facility.
The princess - who is president of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) - addressed local dignitaries and RYA staff at the multipurpose centre at Weymouth and Portland, RYA Portland House.
She said: The association of the RYA and Portland goes back over 40 years and this new facility is a real benefit and investment in the area.
"RYA Portland House is part of a wider development plan for the area which the RYA is pleased to be a part of, working with Weymouth and Portland Council, Sutton Harbour and the RDA.
"A striking and elegant building, RYA Portland House provides a real buzz of excitement not just for the Olympic teams but all squads, class associations and RYA members and will play its part in bringing people from all over the UK to Weymouth and Portland."
Anne was given a tour of the facility before being treated to a 'behind-the-scenes' look at Skandia Team GBR's high-tech performance unit.
She was then escorted to the water, where she spent over an hour watching 320 young sailors competing in the RYA Volvo Youth National Championships.
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