Weymouth and Portland : Profile

Location

A typical south coast seaside resort, Weymouth also has a lively port area whose ancient buildings have, in recent years, been restored and put to new uses. The wide sandy beach stretching NE from the port is particularly attractive to families.

The adjacent man-made harbour of Portland is the planned venue for the sailing events for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Position (Portland) 50°35.7'N, 02°25.9'W.

Clearance

Customs and Immigration
Poole
Tel:+44 (0)1202 685 157

Docking

Berthing - Weymouth Rafting up is usual on the visitors' pontoons as many cruisers stop here to await a favourable tide round Portland Bill, or head for its shelter after the long haul across Lyme Bay.

Visitors are requested to call VHF 12 Weymouth Harbour before approaching the entrance and they will then be allocated a berth.

Access to Weymouth marina is via a lifting bridge - traffic lights must be obeyed even when bridge is down. Do not pass under bridge if 3 red lights are showing.

Berthing - Portland A new marina has been contructed on the northern side of this huge harbour.

Anchoring In settled weather, there is plenty of room to anchor in Weymouth Bay north of the Weymouth harbour entrance.

Last updated July 2009.

Harbour Master
13 Customs House Quay., Weymouth
Tel:+44 (0)1305 838 423, VHF Channel 12 'Weymouth Harbour'

Portland Harbour Authority
Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1PP
Tel:+44 (0)1305 824044, Fax:+44 (0)1305 824055, VHF Channel 74
marine@portland-port.co.uk
All vessels using the port are charged fees - either harbour fees charged per metre/per night or a permit fee.

Portland Marina
Osprey Quay, , Portland, Dorset DT5 1DX
Tel:+44 (0) 8454 30 2012 , Fax:+44 (0) 845 180 2012, VHF Channel 80
www.portlandmarina.co.uk , berths@portlandmarina.co.uk
Opening Hours: Reception 09:00-17:00 (daily)
This is a very modern 600 berth marina. All facilities, fuel berth, pump-out facility, WiFi, 50 and 320 ton boat hoists, 24hr security, bar and restaurant. Call on VHF before entering.
To approach the marina, use the northern entrance of the harbour and follow the fairway. Do not enter the controlled area to the east of the marina.

Weymouth Harbour Master
North Quay, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AT
Tel:+44 (0)1305 206 423, Fax:+44 (0)1305 767 927, VHF Channel 12
berthing@weymouth.gov.uk
This is a council-run facility. It has visitors' berths in the outer harbour (The Cove) and being in the heart of the old town, it is in close proximity to many pubs and restaurants. Rafting up is the norm here in the season and it has a great atmosphere!. Water on the quay.

Weymouth Marina
70 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8NA
Tel:+44 (0)1305 767576 , Fax:+44 (0)1305 767575, VHF Channel 80
www.weymouth-marina.co.uk, sales@weymouthmarina.co.uk
280+ permanent and visitors berths, the marina is through the lifting bridge which opens every even hour 0800-2000 (2100 Jun-Aug). All facilities. Good security. WiFi, laundry. 24 hour CCTV security.