Portland
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Weather & Tides
Today - Light Cloud
Maximum: 15C, Minimum: 13C
Wind: 9mph South Easterly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:09 GMT, Sunset: 16:37 GMT
Wednesday - Light Cloud
Maximum: 16C, Minimum: 13C
Wind: 9mph South Easterly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:10 GMT, Sunset: 16:36 GMT
Thursday - Light Cloud
Maximum: 15C, Minimum: 12C
Wind: 16mph Easterly, Visibility: Good, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:12 GMT, Sunset: 16:34 GMT
Date | Event | Time | Height |
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Tue 5 Nov | Low Tide | 00:55 | 0.4m |
Tue 5 Nov | High Tide | 08:09 | 2m |
Tue 5 Nov | Low Tide | 13:18 | 0.5m |
Tue 5 Nov | High Tide | 20:29 | 1.8m |
Wed 6 Nov | Low Tide | 01:24 | 0.5m |
Wed 6 Nov | High Tide | 08:35 | 1.9m |
Wed 6 Nov | Low Tide | 13:50 | 0.5m |
Wed 6 Nov | High Tide | 21:04 | 1.7m |
Thu 7 Nov | Low Tide | 01:53 | 0.6m |
Thu 7 Nov | High Tide | 09:13 | 1.8m |
Thu 7 Nov | Low Tide | 14:28 | 0.6m |
Thu 7 Nov | High Tide | 21:52 | 1.5m |
Fri 8 Nov | Low Tide | 02:23 | 0.7m |
Fri 8 Nov | High Tide | 10:05 | 1.6m |
Fri 8 Nov | Low Tide | 15:28 | 0.7m |
Fri 8 Nov | High Tide | 22:55 | 1.4m |
Sat 9 Nov | Low Tide | 03:12 | 0.8m |
Sat 9 Nov | High Tide | 11:16 | 1.5m |
Sat 9 Nov | Low Tide | 16:54 | 0.7m |
Sun 10 Nov | High Tide | 00:20 | 1.3m |
Sun 10 Nov | Low Tide | 05:10 | 0.9m |
Sun 10 Nov | High Tide | 12:50 | 1.5m |
Sun 10 Nov | Low Tide | 20:20 | 0.7m |
Mon 11 Nov | High Tide | 02:10 | 1.4m |
Mon 11 Nov | Low Tide | 06:44 | 0.9m |
Mon 11 Nov | High Tide | 14:28 | 1.6m |
Mon 11 Nov | Low Tide | 20:33 | 0.6m |
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PORTLAND
Dorset’s unofficial ‘island’ is actually a block of limestone 4.5miles long by 1.75 miles wide that rises 400 feet above sea level and is reached by a narrow causeway from Chesil Beach. Famous for it’s naval routes, Portland’s other historically celebrated industry is quarrying with the namesake extracted stone being used worldwide in the construction of illustrious buildings, including St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The year 2012 sees Portland set to enter the history books once again, when it will, along with neighbouring Weymouth, host the Olympic Games Sailing events. And who would ever question why? It is, after all, the deepest man-made harbour in the UK and quite literally stunning to behold. Portland Harbour is quite literally water-sports playground made in heaven and year after year people flock from all corners of the earth to enjoy the superb conditions and facilities for yachting, boating, windsurfing, waterskiing, wreck diving and fishing.
The main land based tourist attraction is the mighty Portland Bill, which is situated at the most southerly tip of the ‘island’. Built in 1906 and Standing 41 meters tall with 153 steps the magnificent lighthouse is still in excellent working order and offers stunning views of Britain’s Jurassic Coast. Portland’s unique terrain and situation also makes it a paradise for walkers, climbers, naturalists, ornithologists and geologists. In truth, anyone with a flair for adventure who’s searching for a slice of real life by the English Channel there is nowhere quite as impressive as Portland.
WEYMOUTH
Originally a medieval fishing village, Weymouth began to expand during the 17th Century when it became the summer home of George III and subsequently a major seaside resort. 300 years later the town was to play a key role in the D-Day Invasion. Today its perfectly arced bay, impressive harbour and reputation for having some of the best sailing waters in Northern Europe has led to the town being chosen, along with it’s neighbouring town Portland to be the sailing venue for the 2012 Olympic Games. Worthy praise indeed for this most picturesque of seaside towns.
Indeed there always seems to be enough of time to simply relax and enjoy the glorious three-mile stretch of golden sandy beach and gentle blue waters or wander at your leisure through the fascinating streets of the medieval town centre. And there are plenty of opportunities for days out to be discovered around and about. To the south is the craggy ‘Island’ of Portland with its impressive harbour and magnificent natural splendour. To the west is the 18mile Chesil beach a prime spot for wreck diving.
As you would expect from a town that has been given the Olympic seal of approval, hospitality in Weymouth is first class, with accommodation to suit all and a selection of fine restaurants to rival the most exclusive of holiday destinations. There is also a bustling shopping centre with plenty of cafes and pubs in which to buy fine quality refreshments. To be honest there is little else you could ask for from a visit to a British seaside town –
well perhaps a longer stay.
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Accommodation, Cash Point, Private Functions
The Royal Breakwater Hotel has 19 rooms, some en-suite, offering singles, doubles, twins & small bunk rooms. All have Colour TV's and tea & coffee making facilities. There are two bars open to the public serving food all day and evening. Breakfast is available from 7:00 am for residents and non-residents.
There is ample parking right outside the hotel. The sea is just 100 feet from the building, making it an ideal base for anyone using the sea - divers... windsurfers... sailors... anglers - they all find us the perfect place to stay. Castletown beach, and its free slipway, are just 100 feet away.
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We're also conveniently placed for anyone visiting Weymouth & Portland Sailing Acadamy, Portland Port and HMPS Weare, England's only Prison ship. Portland Castle, one of Henry VIII's finest Coastal fortresses, is virtually on our doorstep.
Battery Chargers, Marine Batteries , Marine Electricians, Marine Electronic Equipment, Marine Electronics, Raymarine
Ocean Electric LTD is a professional electrical company based in Weymouth, Dorset. We offer our services to marine and commercial customers.
Nick Massey has over 30 years of experience within the Electrical and Marine Industry. We are fully qualified and insured and complete each project to a high standard.
Get in contact for any more information and to discuss your requirements.
Boat Sales-Power, Boat Sales-Yacht, Boat Transport, Yacht Agents & Brokers, Yacht Brokers
Cove Yacht Brokerage Ltd is a long established Company operating a prominent waterside office, situated in the prestigious Portland Marina, home of the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympics.
Cove Yacht Brokerage is owned by Richard Meers who, with the Sales Manager John Haines, have a wealth of experience in both Motor Boat and Sailing Yacht sales.
We combine a passion for boating with an interest in understanding your needs and with matching these to the right boat.
We are in the ideal location to advertise and find the best boats for sale. Whether you want to buy from our selection of used motor boats and used sailing yachts or have a used motor boat or used sailing boat to sell, we look forward to you visiting our Brokerage office or calling Richard or John for a chat.
Cove Yacht Brokerage Weymouth & Portland— a yacht broker that works harder for you.
Bars & Inns, Cash Point, Restaurants
The Royal Breakwater Hotel has 19 rooms, some en-suite, offering singles, doubles, twins & small bunk rooms. All have Colour TV's and tea & coffee making facilities. There are two bars open to the public serving food all day and evening. Breakfast is available from 7:00 am for residents and non-residents.
There is ample parking right outside the hotel. The sea is just 100 feet from the building, making it an ideal base for anyone using the sea - divers... windsurfers... sailors... anglers - they all find us the perfect place to stay. Castletown beach, and its free slipway, are just 100 feet away.
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We're also conveniently placed for anyone visiting Weymouth & Portland Sailing Acadamy, Portland Port and HMPS Weare, England's only Prison ship. Portland Castle, one of Henry VIII's finest Coastal fortresses, is virtually on our doorstep.
Accommodation
Welcome to our family run free house pub, restaurant and newly opened Boutique Hotel!
We are situated in the heart of Easton Village, Portland. We are just a short walk away from Portland’s fantastic coastline, coastal walks, coves & beaches. Portland Bill is just 5 minutes away by car, or jump on the seasonal open top bus to enjoy the view.
We are conveniently located for exploring the surrounding area of Weymouth or the fantastic Jurassic Coastline. Only 5 minutes drive from Portland Marina, hosts of the Olympic 2012 Sailing Events. We are in the perfect location for sailing or other watersporting activities.
4 luxury boutique en-suite rooms are available throughout the year, please visit our website for our availability checker, special offers and room rates.
Accommodation Olympic 2012 Sailing available.
Our bar & restaurant has a modern contemporary feel with cosy snug with relaxing sofas & real wood burning stove.
Come & visit our Hidden Paradise garden with large patio, alfresco dining, beer garden & safe enclosed children's outdoor play area.
We have an extensive restaurant & lunch menu offering great value, quality food.
We serve traditional ciders, local Real Ales, continental beers, fine wines, cocktails, premium soft drinks & hot beverages.
Boat Sales-Power, Boat Sales-Yacht, Yacht Agents & Brokers, Yacht Brokers
Seakers Yacht Brokerage have been established for over twenty years serving the local boating community.
Our Yacht Brokerage service offers quality motorboats and sailboats with no obligation evaluations and guidance on pricing.
Seakers staff like getting out on the water themselves and have a wealth of practical boating knowledge, as well as years of professional Yacht Broker experience.
At Seakers Yacht Brokerage we bring a fresh enthusiasm to yacht brokerage and take pride in keeping all parties informed throughout the sale and purchase process.
At Seakers we always carry out our own sea trials with the client, this ensures we experience the boat at first hand. We also offer at no cost a comprehensive handover of the boat which includes a few hours boat handling and training, for those who want it.
As Yacht Brokers, we are here to make boating fun, as well as protecting the buyer and vendor in our professional capacity.
We will be very happy to discuss your boating requirements, just give us a call.
Address: Seakers Yacht Brokerage, Weymouth Marina, 70 Commercial Rd, Weymouth, DT4 8NA
Phone:
01305 767900
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Private Functions, Food Delivery, Restaurants, Takeaway Food
Address: Balti Island, 191 Chiswell, Portland, DT51AP
Phone:
01305 822822
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Launderette
Address: Fortuneswell Launderette, 116 Fortuneswell, Portland, DT51LR
Phone:
01305 523510
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Boat Builders & Repairs
“A Boat In The Harbour Is Safe - But That’s Not What it’s For”
However your boat needs to be maintained in a reliable and seaworthy condition to enjoy safe and trouble free cruising.
We provide sound, professional advice with the practical & technical expertise to keep your boat in first class condition.
Operating in the Portland & Weymouth areas, we provide a wide range of boat services, including:-
Engine servicing, general mechanical repairs and maintenance.
Electrical installations & rewiring, instrument installation.
Installation or modification of new or existing equipment & fixtures.
Internal refits & refurbishment.
Manufacture and fit boat names, vehicle lettering and graphics.
We have a woodworking facility for small to medium projects and our mechanical services
now include a grit and soda blasting and spray painting capability for the cleaning and renovation of boat parts,
engines and other equipment.
We are able provide a wide range of services, however, we also believe in “Do What You Are Good At”.
We have connections with a number of local marine companies who provide a variety of specialist services.
If we feel you require these services, then we will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Restaurants
L and O's is a charming and comfortable Portland bistro, situated in a convenient location in Weston. It has been owned and run by Ozzie & Lin since 2005, a husband-and-wife team with more than 30 years of catering experience. Both are passionate about food and, between them, they will do their utmost to ensure that your visit is an enjoyable and memorable occasion.
Lin takes care of all the front of house organisation and you will always be assured of a warm welcome from her. Lin is a genuine people person who gets real pleasure from seeing others enjoying themselves.
The kitchen is Ozzie's domain. He has his own philosophy of food and loves everything to do with food preparation, sourcing the best seasonal produce from local producers and suppliers, meat from the local butcher and personally visiting the fishmonger on a daily basis. These ingredients provide the foundation for Ozzie's repertoire of dishes that are well prepared, innovatively cooked and well presented.
Accommodation
The Beach House bed and breakfast Portland Dorset backs onto Chesil Beach which stretches
18 miles as far as West Bay. Chesil Beach offers amazing sunsets for photography
enthusiasts or for people who simply want to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
The Beach House was built in the Victorian early 1800's and offers 6 en-suite rooms all
with colour tv and tea/coffee facilites. We also have a licensed bar serving a range
of drinks from alcohol to soft drinks and bar snacks.
We also have a patio area with a private garden and provide ample parking for
residents.
We are near to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, and
are in an ideal position for Divers, Fisherman and other Watersports enthusiasts.
Chandlery, Diving, Drysuits, Wetsuits
Individually customised drysuits and wetsuits for SCUBA, surfing and other watersports.
O'Three's online shop is now live!! You will find products covering most types of watersports.
"O'Three is one of Britain's leading dive manufacturers, having gained a reputation for its reliable, stylish drysuits".
David Lloyd - Dive Magazine
Accommodation
The Bunker is suitably positioned for diving from Weymouth or Portland. There are dive shops and a slipway for rib launching at nearby Castletown. The Portland harbour side of the causeway between Weymouth and The Bunker offers perfect facilities for wind and kite surfing.
There is a 10 minute coastal walk from The Bunker to the new Sailing Academy and it can be reached by car in 5 minutes. The cliffs at Portland are very popular for potholers and climbers.
Bird watching and hiking are other interests for which The Bunker is superbly placed.
We try to provide reasonably priced clean accommodation with central heating and good showers.
Boat Covers, Boat Cushions, Marine Upholstery, Sailmakers/Repair, Sprayhoods, Yacht Bimini
We undertake a variety of work, though our passion lies in making high-performing sails.
Our new loft is close to Weymouth and Portland National Sailing academy, host of the 2012 Olympic sailing events.
We are proud of our reputation for excellent customer service, thoughtful design and careful construction of all our products.
You will have direct contact with the people on the shop floor, so if you need any quotes or advice, please call. We are always keen to help.
Address: Moatt Sails, Unit 23 Navigator Park Mereside Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1PY
Phone:
01305 826616
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Antifouling, Battery Chargers, Beta Marine, Boat Builders & Repairs, Boat Cleaning, Boat Covers, Boat Valeting, Bukh, Davits, Evinrude, Grp Repairs/Maintenance, Honda Marine, Johnson, Marine Electricians, Marine Electronic Equipment, Marine Electronics, Marine Engine Sales, Marine Engineers, Marine Fabrications, Marine Installations, Insurance Repairs, Marine Joinery, Marine Painting, Marine Plumbing, Marine Refrigeration, Marine Safety Equipment, Marine Upholstery, Mariner, Mercruiser, Morse, Nanni Diesel, OMC, Osmosis Treatments, Outboards, Passerelle, Perkins Sabre, PRM, Propellors & Shafts, Raymarine, RIB Repairs, Shipwrights, Sprayhoods, Suzuki Marine, Tohatsu, Vetus, VM Engines, Volvo Penta, Water Makers, Yacht Bimini, Yacht Management, Yamaha, Yanmar
Here at Marine-Tec E & E ltd you can expect comprehensive and professional service from our fully qulified skilled work force operating from our 3000 sq foot workshop which can accommodate vessels up to 62 feet. Located in Portland marina we repair and maintain vessels of all sizes from Ribs to superyachts sail & power at realistic prices
Address: Marine Tec Engineers & Electricians Ltd., Portland Marina,Hamm Beach Road, Portland, DT5 1DX
Phone:
+ 44 (0) 1305 820924
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Food Delivery, Takeaway Food
Address: Codfathers, 44 Weston Road, Prtland,Dorset, DT52BZ
Phone:
01305 820198
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Masts & Rigging, Rigging Specialists
WE COMBINE THE ART OF TRADITIONAL RIGGING
WITH THE ENGINEERING SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE MODERN RIG
Address: A D Gordon, Units 8,9 & 10 St Georges Centre, Reforne, Portland, DT5 2AN
Phone:
01305 821569
Fax: 01305 821569
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Bars & Inns, Entertainment, Restaurants
The Boat That Rocks is a newly refurbished restaurant/bar/cafe/cocktail bar in Portland marina, that regularly features live bands on our outdoor stage which is next to our new outdoor bar. Premium beers and lagers, good quality food made with fresh, local ingredients with a chilled atmosphere and friendly, entertaining staff.
Beta Marine, Marine Breakdown, Marine Diesel, Marine Engine Sales, Marine Engineers, Marine Fuel, Marine Installations, Volvo Penta
For many years Mechanical Services, from their base in Weymouth, have been providing mechanical engineering development and support services, for marine and industrial projects. The company's success is due to many factors which include, its staff and direction, but also its flexibility to adapt to almost any engineering project, and its reaction speed to resolve a customer's problem.
Within Mechanical Services a qualified and experienced team provide a range of skills to meet the working requirements of its customers, both on site and at diverse locations around the world if required.
Mechanical Services engineers are also well equipped and adept at working on various vehicles and plant, ranging from small boats to passenger ferries from cars to cranes and from military aircraft to tanks.
If you have any questions or queries, or need a quote please don't hesitate to contact us (details below)
Address: Mechanical Services (Wessex) LLP, Nineteen Mereside Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1PY
Phone:
+44 (0)1305 779379
Fax: +44 (0)1305 769400
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Bars & Inns, Restaurants
Welcome to our family run free house pub, restaurant and newly opened Boutique Hotel!
We are situated in the heart of Easton Village, Portland. We are just a short walk away from Portland’s fantastic coastline, coastal walks, coves & beaches. Portland Bill is just 5 minutes away by car, or jump on the seasonal open top bus to enjoy the view.
We are conveniently located for exploring the surrounding area of Weymouth or the fantastic Jurassic Coastline. Only 5 minutes drive from Portland Marina, hosts of the Olympic 2012 Sailing Events. We are in the perfect location for sailing or other watersporting activities.
4 luxury boutique en-suite rooms are available throughout the year, please visit our website for our availability checker, special offers and room rates.
Accommodation Olympic 2012 Sailing available.
Our bar & restaurant has a modern contemporary feel with cosy snug with relaxing sofas & real wood burning stove.
Come & visit our Hidden Paradise garden with large patio, alfresco dining, beer garden & safe enclosed children's outdoor play area.
We have an extensive restaurant & lunch menu offering great value, quality food.
We serve traditional ciders, local Real Ales, continental beers, fine wines, cocktails, premium soft drinks & hot beverages.
Watersports Equipment
Address: 6 Easton Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BT
Phone:
01305 821398
Fax: 01305 821398
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Marinas
The sheltered, crystal clear waters and rugged rocks are your playground. Paddle, climb, fish, dive, sail, blast. What do you want to do today?
This is the telephone number for Portland marina 01305 866190 they will be able to give you information on any water taxis etc.
Good luck and happy sailing
Thanks
HG Crew
Thanks Stacey..
I, myself run a business on Portland and I am not charging 1000% above. You can find us on the blue pages The New Inn or my new website www.newinnportland.co.uk