Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy

Set beside Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy offers event organisers a distinctive coastal venue in Portland, Dorset. Its facilities suit a broad range of occasions, from sailing competitions and training events to business meetings, weddings and private celebrations.

The venue has several indoor spaces to choose from. Smaller groups can meet in the boardroom or lecture and briefing rooms, while Spinnakers offers a bar, presentation equipment and a balcony overlooking the harbour and Jurassic Coast. The larger Event Hall can accommodate conferences, seminars, exhibitions and celebrations, with catering and bar facilities. Room layouts and capacities vary according to the event and seating arrangement.

For weddings, the Academy can host a ceremony, reception or both. Its functions team also caters for parties, dinner dances, formal balls, Christmas gatherings and funeral receptions. Food options range from informal buffets to multi-course meals, with the team able to discuss arrangements to suit the occasion. For corporate bookings, organisers can enquire about meeting equipment, Wi-Fi and the option of adding watersports activities through onsite partners.

Sailing organisers benefit from access to the waters of Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay, along with slipways, boat park areas and event moorings. The venue also has accessible facilities and parking. Whether you are arranging a business meeting, a family celebration or a waterside event, the Academy provides event space and practical support in a setting shaped by its maritime surroundings.