Battle for the Winds, Weymouth and Portland, Sailing Olympics

Aeolus

If you missed the preview and open dress rehearsal for the Battle for the Winds on Weymouth beach last night, don't miss the even more spectacular staging of the battle (against the stone-hearted Doldrum, and to determine the perfect wind, to launch the Sailing Olympics) on Saturday 28 July (8.45 pm).

Sadly, not everyone shares my grandchildren's innocent enthusiasm for such events. Polly Toynbee, for instance. Unlike those who are older and maybe wiser, children have no time for spoilsports.

Militarised Games?

Better safe than sorry.