Written question asked by Roger Gale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 February 2012. It was answered by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Olympic Games 2012: Royal Yachting Association

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport if he will discuss with the Royal Yachting Association measures to ensure that the activities of media boats do not interfere with competing yachtsmen during events for the London 2012 Olympics held in Dorset.

Answer: We have no plans to discuss this matter with the Royal Yachting Association. The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) is the organiser of the London 2012 sailing events, working with the International Federation and the local harbour authorities.At the events, experienced LOCOG staff will authorise and manage any media boats that have access to competition areas. Media boats will be staffed by experienced drivers and crews that will receive guidance on course positioning, speed and proximity of media boats to the athletes. A harbour revision order is in place that prevents unauthorised media boats having access.

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