Fair enough, here's the bit from this morning's Guardian fwiw.
You need a blanket, or ideally a couple of them, at the Nothe in Weymouth. One to sit on – no folding chairs or tables allowed here – and one to huddle under when the wind whips in. An umbrella is also an essential. There's no cover so if it rains, you get wet. The first brollies went up at around 1pm on Sunday.
It is easy to get the venue. Despite dire warnings about possible traffic problems, driving into Weymouth and Portland was pain-free.
Though it was a Sunday so few people were trying to get to work. One nice way to arrive at the Nothe is via the harbour ferry – a rowing boat called Janice, priced £1 for adults, 50p for children under 12.
Those using the ticketed spectator area on day 1 of the sailing competitions seemed happy enough to perch on the hillside and watch Ben Ainslie et al do their stuff. They could keep an eye on the action via big screens with commentary explaining the intricacies to those not in the know. Beer was £4 a pint, Coca-Cola £2, burger £6, fish and chips £8, tea £1.50, coffee £2.
Rumours that Locog would try to block views of the sailing courses to non-paying customers proved to be untrue. There is no way such a huge open area could be hidden away. And there are many, many places around the coast where it is possible to get a great view of the sailing without paying.
