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WPNSA Hosts Triathlon for Third Consecutive Year

WPNSA Hosts Triathlon for Third Consecutive Year
Sailing Academy Due to its continued success the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) was once again host to the ‘Race to the Bill’ classic triathlon organised by BustinSkin.com on Sunday July 11, 2010.  The 85 competitors took on a 1500m swim, a 40k bike ride and a 10k run.   Weather conditions of glorious sunshine meant that spectators at the WPNSA were in for a treat along... 

Portland Gig Rowing Club

Portland Harbour Portland Gig Rowing Club is a newly formed club for people of all ages to go rowing on the safe waters of Portland Harbour and beyond. Friday evening saw the club host a BBQ in celebration of them ordering their very first new boat with funds raised to date. The club are based at the Osprey Leisure Centre and currently have one 4-man coxed boat which is used regularly throughout... 

Coastal Walks and Viewpoints

Coastal Walks and Viewpoints
Portland Harbour As the Isle of Portland is set out from the mainland it offers some amazing panoramic sea and coastal views. The best by far is the view from the northern end of the West Cliff walk, you can see Lyme Bay, Chesil Beach, Portland Harbour, Weymouth Bay and the mainland from this position so remember to take your camera. A coastal walk around the island is recommended, and you can spend... 

Portland Harbour

Portland Harbour
Portland Harbour The large, deep artificial harbour on Portland’s northern shore was a Royal Navy base during World War I and World War II; Portland Harbour is one of the deepest man-made harbours in the world at 12 meters (39ft) to 20 meters (66ft), and one of the largest at 8.6 square kilometres (2125 acres). The harbour is a small civilian port and popular recreation area. The Weymouth & Portland... 
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