Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. What does Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy do/ What can I do at WPNSA? |
| 2. Do I have to be a member to use the WPNSA facilities? |
3. How much is membership? |
| 4. Do you have a restaurant? |
| 5. Do you have any accommodation? |
| 6. Does WPNSA or Boscawen House have any disabled facilities? |
7. Can I book a sailing lesson? |
| 8. Can I come and train at WPNSA? If so, do I have to book and how much will it cost? |
| 9. How do I book a boat lift? |
| 10. Can I book a function at WPNSA? |
11. Do you have Internet access?
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| 12. Where is the nearest place that I can stay in a Caravan/Campervan? |
| 13. Do you have storage space for storing a boat over the Winter? |
| 14. Do you have any moorings? |
Answers
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1. WPNSA primarily offers its superb venue for sailing events and training, but also operates an active members' club and welcomes everyone to enjoy its fantastic facilities whether you want to store your boat on the hard standing for the winter or hire the function room for a wedding.
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2. You don't have to be a member to use the facilities. If you want to go sailing for the day you would just have to purchase a day membership and harbour dues. Whilst you do not have to book, please ring first, particularly during the summer months, as we do get very busy with events.
You do not have to be a member to use the boat hoist, hire the function room/ lecture rooms or have a coffee in the cafeteria.
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3. Full details on types of membership and their costs can be found by clicking on these links; day membership; annual membership
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4.Yes WPNSA does have a restaurant open to the public. Opening times are 12.30 - 2.30 everyday with a carvery operating evey Sunday throughout winter. WPNSA also has a cafeteria (serving teas/ coffees, baguettes, soup, jacket potatoes etc) and a function room which is open for hire for business seminars, private parties and weddings etc.
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5. WPNSA does have it's own accommodation - Boscawen House. The house is not on the Sailing Academy site but a 15-20 minute walk/ 5-10 minute drive away. It offers budget, hostel style accommodation from £15.50/ night. Please click on the link for further information and bookings at Boscawen House. If you would prefer to stay in a B & B, hotel or self catering cottage, please email us for an accommodation list.
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6. WPNSA offers excellent disabled facilities with ramps, braille signs, separate toilets and showers and a lift. Unfortunately as a listed building, Boscawen House is not equipped for wheelchair use. Should you require accommodation with disabled facilities, we can recommend the Portland Lodge
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7.Yes. WPNSA is in partnership with Sail Laser who are now responsible for delivering the sailing school. They have their own office at the Sailing Academy so please contact them direct on 0845 3373214 or www.sail-laser.com
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8. Yes, all are welcome to come and train at WPNSA but you will have to book so please call us to check dates and availability first. Details of fees and a booking form can be found on the training page of the website.
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9. The boat lift is open to everyone - members and non-members whether you would like a survey or mid season wash off or long term storage. For more information, please click here
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10. Yes, the function room is available for hire for meetings, business seminars, weddings and private parties. Please call first to check for availability. For more information, fees and a booking form, please click here
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11. We have wireless Internet access, which is accessible from our cafeteria if you have a laptop that is configured for wireless. It costs £3.00 a day or £10.00 for the week, and the code is available from reception upon payment.
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12. Campervans and caravans that are involved with WPNSA events and training are permitted to stay overnight on the WPNSA premises in the far car park. The charge is £2.50 per person per night, or £7.50 per family per night. All campervans/Caravans must display a permit, which can be obtained from reception upon payment.
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| 13. We do offer outside storage space in our dinghy park for the winter. Please click here for storage prices and a booking form, and ring us at reception (01305 866000) to determine availability of space and hoist out booking times.
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14. WPNSA don't own any moorings themselves. However, there are moorings available from either the RNSA or Quest Underwater Services. Access to the moorings is then given via a WPNSA Mooring Holder Membership which allows you to store/ launch a dinghy from the centre, car parking and use of the facilities. For more information, please contact reception.
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