Wedding Fair - Saturday 22nd February 2026

Front Page Wedding Fairs invite you to join us at our second Wedding Fair at this stunning location by the sea on the beautiful Dorset Coast. 

Come and meet 40 + Wedding professionals all ready to help you plan your Wedding Day.

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Café Twenty12

Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a piece of cake overlooking Portland Harbour and the hustle and bustle of the boat park.  The Cafeteria also offers hot food, snacks and ice cream and is the perfect location to catch up with friends, or watch a family member out on the water.

World Class Sailing Venue

Set on the South Coast of England, Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy boasts a fantastic facility and sailing area between Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay. The host of the Sailing at London 2012,  sailors travel from all over the world to sail on these waters.

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Start them young

With our exceptional sailing waters we are proud to host many youth and training events throughout the year. With multiple areas in the building set up for lessons, plenty of boat park space and ample launching area youth squads and their families alike enjoy spending time here at the Academy. Book your next youth training event at WPNSA.

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Sea Hives at WPNSA

WPNSA is proud to host a Sea Hive on our pontoons, a dynamic initiative that blends marine conservation, education, and community engagement. Installed in January 2024 by the Sea Cadets Portland, the Sea Hive was made possible through funding secured by SeaLife Weymouth from The Sea Life Trust.

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Upcoming Events

About Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy

The Academy is a multifaceted business. The driving force and focus are the sailing events, but to sustain the facilities and business the WPNSA has several other revenue streams.

Webcam

Our live webcam is situated on the main balcony looking out to sea.  See what is happening here live!

The Cafeteria

Join us in our café overlooking the hustle and bustle of the boat park and launching areas. Enjoy a hot drink and piece of cake, or a bite to eat from our menu. Refuel with some tasty, home-cooked food to recharge after a day on the water, or simply an ideal place to meet friends. We're ready to welcome you!

Functions & Parties

WPNSA is the perfect venue for parties and functions such as luncheons, birthday parties, dinner dances and formal balls.  Whether you want a simple barbeque or a three-course banquet, our experienced team will help you plan an event to remember.

Boat Yard

We offer great value hoist and storage facilities for yachts and motor boats.  Boat lifts will be carried out using one of our cranes or our boat hoist, depending on the type of boat that you have.

Day Membership

Planning to visit us for a day or two to launch your own vessel?  Here is the information you need...

Membership

WPNSA annual membership runs from 1st April - 31st March and is open to recreational sailors and board enthusiasts who wish to use the extensive facilities on a regular basis.

Weddings

From the moment you arrive our aim is to provide you with a day to remember.  Whether you are planning to hold a wedding reception, wedding ceremony or both, we are the ideal venue.

Meetings

WPNSA is the ideal venue in Weymouth & Portland for holding a meeting, seminar or corporate function.  We have a variety of rooms available which can be tailored to suit your unique requirements whether it be a breakfast meeting, a training session or team building.

The Academy is a multifaceted business. The driving force and focus are the sailing events, but to sustain the facilities and business the WPNSA has several other revenue streams
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