Overview
The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy is a not-for-profit sailing venue on Osprey Quay, Portland, on the site of the former Royal Naval Air Station, with direct access to Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay. It began sailing operations in March 2000, opened its new buildings in 2005 and was the sailing venue of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; today it is the training base of the British Sailing Team and an RYA-affiliated club. It runs national and international championships and RYA ranking events through the year, with two all-tide dinghy slipways 220 m wide, 260 dinghy park spaces, 125 event pontoon berths, a submersible hoist for boats up to 16 t, cranes, changing rooms, a café and full disabled access.
- Founded
- 2000
- Federation
- Royal Yachting Association
- Phone
- +44 1305 866000
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- ILCA UK National Open 5 202617–18 October 2026
- RYA Olympic Classes National Ranker Autumn 202620–23 October 2026
- ILCA UK National Open 6 202624–25 October 2026
- Topper European Championships 202627–29 October 2026
- UK 29er Ovington Championship 202614–15 November 2026
- RS Feva Winter Championship 2026 (GP3)21–22 November 2026
- RYA Schools Match Racing Championship 202621–22 November 2026
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingHistory and achievements
- 1999Closure of the Royal Naval Air Station Portland is announced; a local not-for-profit company forms to create a national sailing centre
- 2000Sailing operations start on the site in March
- 2005The new Academy buildings are formally opened on 9 June; within a month London is chosen to host the 2012 Games
- 2008Olympic marine works – harbour reclamation, new slipways, breakwater and pontoons – are completed
- 2012The Academy hosts the sailing events of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Location
- Position
- 50°34.22′ N 2°27.34′ W
50.57036, -2.45568 - Address
- Osprey Quay
Frequently asked
When was Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy founded?
In 2000.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: ILCA UK National Open 5 2026, RYA Olympic Classes National Ranker Autumn 2026, ILCA UK National Open 6 2026 and Topper European Championships 2026.