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What do you think?

Would you pay Weymouth's bigger Olympic berthing prices? (See 'Weymouth berthing costs during Olympics revealed', Jan 30.)

Yes - it's a once-in-a-lifetime event so it's worth being in the thick of it (15 vote, 10%)
No - I'd go by land transport, get as close as I can and watch shoreside (6 vote, 4%)
No - I'll stay well clear but follow it closely on TV (27 vote, 19%)
No - I'd rather be doing my own thing on my boat, away from all the fuss (95 vote, 66%)