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Clubs & organisations

If you are looking to learn or take part in water sports, then Portland harbour is a great place to start.

Explore a variety of activities, clubs and events across Portland

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Weymouth Watersports

Ferry Bridge Boat Yard,
Portland Beach Road,
Weymouth,
DT4 9JZ

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Weymouth Watersports offer a range of watersports, including stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking, all in the safety of Portland Harbour, a beautiful stretch of water that’s accessible in most conditions.
Their fully qualified and experienced instructors are there to help you try something new, and they also offer equipment hire if you want to do your own thing.

Adventure 4 All

Unit 10 Waterfront,
Portland Marina,
Osprey Quay,
DT5 1DX

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Specialising in Coasteering, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, as well as offering a range of other thrilling activities and experiences across Dorset.

Portland Outdoor Centre

Castletown,
Portland
DT5 1BD

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Residential outdoor adventure programmes, activity days and field studies for schools, youth, and adult groups.

Sea Kayak Dorset

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Sea kayak trips and skills courses for all abilities.

One Ten Kitesurfing

109 Watersports,
Portland Road,
Portland,
Dorset,
DT4 9BG

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Beginner, intermediate and advanced kitesurfing, kite foiling and wing surf tuition.

Weymouth Rowing Club

The Gig Shed,
Nothe Parade,
Weymouth,
Dorset,
DT4 7AX

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Portland Gig Rowing Club

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Portland Gig Rowing Club is a community based Charity and was formed in March 2009.

The aim of the Club is to offer the sport of Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing to any person who wishes to try gig rowing, thereby encouraging fitness and spirit within the community. Rowing is a good way to improve fitness, enjoy the local environment and meet new people.

Portland Marina Boatfolk

Portland Marina,
Osprey Quay,
6 Hamm Beach Road,
Portland,
Dorset,
DT5 1DX

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Portland Marina is the second largest marina in the Boatfolk family and offers annual and visitors pontoon moorings as well dry stack storage, fuelling and shower facilities, sales and repairs and lift out and cleaning services.

Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy

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Depending on what sport you are wanting to learn, combined they offer training in windsurfing and wing surfing lessons, fliteboard e-foil tasters, SUP and kayak hire, instructor training, individual coaching, dinghy sailing, team building activities, raft building, after school clubs, group coaching clinics, race training and much more.

You will be sure to find the watersport you are looking for.

Swinging Moorings

Swinging moorings around the Harbour are managed by Castle Cove Sailing Club, Royal Dorset Yacht Club, Castletown East Moorings Association, Castletown Mulberry Moorings Association, Royal Manor of Portland Boat Club, Royal Navy Sailing Association Portland Branch, and Weymouth and Portland Cruising Association.

Please contact them directly for Small Vessel Mooring Enquiries. There are currently no swinging visitor moorings available in Portland Harbour however it is possible to anchor in the NW of the inner Harbour ensuring the voluntary sea grass no anchor zone is observed.

Activities

Portland provides a delightful place to enjoy time with family and friends on and off the water, above and below the surface.

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Events

See what events are taking place in Portland Harbour and learn more about the approval required to arrange your own.

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Sailing at Portland Port

Frequently asked questions

Find the answers to frequently asked questions regarding leisure activities in Portland harbour.

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