2 Jun 2026

Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic - A History 1983-2025

Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic - A History 1983-2025

A new book covering more than 40 years of the 'Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic' has been released, telling the story from 1983 through to 2025 and its place on the UK Beach Tour calendar.

Written by Graeme Sawyer, 'Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic- A History' documents the story of the event from its beginnings in 1983 through to 2025, covering more than four decades of beach volleyball in Weymouth. 

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The book explores how the tournament developed from one of the country's earliest beach volleyball events into one of the leading competitions on the UK Beach Tour calendar. Featuring stories, photographs and memories from across its history, the publication highlights the players, organisers and volunteers who have helped shape the event over the years. 

The book itself is available to purchase directly here, for £10 a copy. The publication will also form part of Volleyball England's historical archive, helping preserve the legacy of one of the sport's most significant events in the UK.