Portland Harbour

Portland Harbour (also known as Weymouth Harbour) known for its spectacular speed sailing conditions. Sheltered by the road and Chesil Beach that link Portland to the mainland. In a prevailing SW the wind that blows over the pebble bank resulting in windy, smooth water close to the west shore. The area is enclosed and safe, although at low spring tides there are a few sandbanks. There are three main access points. The Ferry Bridge Boat Yard car park avoids having to cross the road with your kit. The Council car park on Chesil Beach has stacks of space and large grassy rigging areas over the road but involves dodging the traffic to get to the beach. The Portland Sailing Academy is the latest state of the art watersports centre, which is where you will fond the Official Test Centre (OTC).