Fisherman return at sunset past Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Fisherman return at sunset past Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Stormy skies over summer fields looking back to the Old Higher Lighthouse

Stormy skies over summer fields looking back to the Old Higher Lighthouse

Windsurfers blast along beautifully flat water in Portland Harbour

Windsurfers blast along beautifully flat water in Portland Harbour

Breathtaking land and seascapes can be found all across Portland

Breathtaking land and seascapes can be found all across Portland

The 18 miles of Chesil Beach stretch away into the distance

The 18 miles of Chesil Beach stretch away into the distance

Category Archives: Portland Events

London to Portland Small Ships Race to be Celebrated at the WPNSA

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On Friday the 15th June, a fleet of up to twenty Sail Training vessels crewed by 200 young people will arrive in Portland from East London as part of the London to Portland Small Ships Race. Their arrival is only the start of an exciting weekend, which includes a visit from Her Royal Highness the [...]

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to Celebrate Cultural Olympiad

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The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) will be marking the lead up to the Games this year with not only a series of sporting events but also celebrating the ‘Cultural Olympiad’ that reflects on arts and celebrates local Dorset talent during this special year. The 2012 sailing venue will be working with The [...]

Archive Film Night

28 March 2012, 10:15

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As we had so many people unable to get tickets for the show we held in February we are holding a repeat of the evening on May 14th 2012.  It will start at 7.00pm at The Boat that Rocks and tickets are £10.00 to include supper. There will be great old films and postcards of [...]

The WPNSA’s Outdoor Sports Show Just One Week Away

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It’s now just one week until the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy’s (WPNSA) Outdoor Sports Show on 31st March.  Lots of activities have been secured for the day which is set to be full of excitement, music and competitions suitable for all the family. Entry is free and visitors can expect a variety of [...]

Olympic Torch arrives at Portland on Friday the 13th of July

19 March 2012, 17:13

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The Olympic Torch arrives at Portland on Friday the 13th of July. It will set off from Portland Bill, at Pulpit Rock, at 7:05 in the morning and head along Portland Bill Road. At 7:31 it will arrive in Southwell, go along Southwell Road and head up Avalanche. At 7:42 the torch will go along [...]

Olympic Opportunity: free art workshop

5 March 2012, 11:48

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“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”  Isaac Newton Local artists from Artwey are running loads of workshops during this olympic year to help anyone make a portrait of their “giant” to include in wall hangings – one for Weymouth & one for Portland. The next public workshop [...]

The WPNSA 2012 Event Agenda

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The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is enjoying a landmark year for 2012 at the award winning multi sports venue.  Olympic camps have already been in full swing at the premier sailing and windsurfing destination as well as youth winter training.  Already capable of hosting over 1,000 competitors at a time and providing [...]

WPNSA Wedding Fayre

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Future brides and grooms are invited to the Wedding Fayre at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on the 9th April 2012 from 11.00-16:00. The Fayre is a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat to a wide range of local wedding specialists and suppliers, who will all be gathered under one roof, for one day [...]

The Outdoors Show at the WPNSA

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The UK’s number one sailing destination, the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) will be hosting The Outdoor Show on 31st March 2012 from 10:00 to 16:00.  Entry is free and visitors are invited to the Academy for a fun-filled action-packed day. The Outdoors Show will feature a variety of exhibitors including Weymouth Watersports, [...]

Maritime Mix – Cultural Olympiad by the Sea

25 January 2012, 16:50

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The Maritime Mix is world class outdoor theatre, open-air mass choir performances, visual arts, multi-media arts festivals, panoramic video projections, participative music, dance and celebrations. Animating Weymouth, Portland and the Jurassic Coast this unique creative celebration will deliver a once in a lifetime experience; celebrating the location as the only host borough to the London [...]