Welcome to Portland Harbour

Situated on the world-famous Jurassic Coast, the Harbour is home to just about every type of water sport. Host to the 2012 Olympics, it has some of the best sailing to be found in the world.

Surrounded by a wealth of History, Castles, Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest, it offers a delightful place for enjoying time with friends and family on and off, above and below the water.

If you are looking for on-water, or in-water training, then there are teaching establishments all around the harbour to suit everybody.

From kayak to cruise ship, all can be found enjoying our beautiful waters.

Portland Harbour is host to many events throughout the year such as:

49er Europeans championships
Barts Bash
Club Sailing & Regattas
Europeans Sailing Championships
National Sailing Championships
Organised Swimming 7 Triathlons
RYA training, selectors and match racing
Windsurfing National Championships
World Famous Speed Week

For a full list of events please visit the Approved Events page.

Reporting of Incidents or Hazards

To ensure that Portland Harbour Authority is informed of any accident, near miss or dangerous occurrence within its area of jurisdiction, the master of any vessel, or the organiser or hosting establishment having overall control of any event shall inform Portland Harbour Authority Limited immediately with the relevant details and complete an Incident Report Form. (Windsurf, Kitesurf, SUP, Wind SUP, Kite Foil, Wing Foil, Windsurf Foil, E-Foil boards, Kayaks and Small Inflatable Boats are all classified as small vessels).

Contact the Duty Marine Officer on 01305 825335 or 07778 391557 or VHF Channel 74

Harbour Patrols

Portland Harbour Authority conducts regular patrols of the harbour to check on Aids to Navigation, assist with major harbour events, collect harbour dues, permit fees, and enforce the General Directions / Byelaws of the Portland Harbour Revision Order 1997.

Fortuneswell - Harbour Master's Launch


CLASS	CAT 6 (MECAL)
PORT OF REGISTRY	PORTLAND, ENGLAND
YEAR & LOCATION OF BUILD	2007 YEOVIL, ENGLAND
GROSS TONNAGE	1.2 Tons
LENGTH OVERALL	6.8 metres
WIDTH OVERALL	2.2 metres
TOTAL PERSONS	6
PROPULSION	SINGLE SCREW OUTBOARD
NUMBER OF ENGINES	1
MANUFACTURER	HONDA
TOTAL POWER	150HP