Information for Visitors
Membership We invite everybody to share our fantastic facilities, you can do this in a number of ways, by taking out a membership in the form of daily, weekly or an annual membership. For further information please ask at reception. Drying room
Opening times Monday- Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday & Sundays: 8am-5pm Entry to the site An access code will be required to enter the site which you can obtain from our reception, or you can call our reception in advance (01305 866000). This will allow you to enter the site to drop boats or campervans off out of working hours. These codes have valid to and from dates which usually span the weekend, so please remember to gain this code each time you visit.
After you have been on the water feel free to use our drying room, located opposite the changing rooms this will be left open for your convenience. Please note that leaving items in here is done at your own risk. Items left on the floor or in changing rooms will be moved to lost property. Lockers We have lockers available to keep your valuables safe. You can obtain a locker key from reception. You will be required to leave a £10 refundable deposit.
Car parking
Coaching
Parking is free but we ask that cars are parked in the designated car parking spaces. The dinghy park must be kept vehicle free for the safety of all pedestrians and to maximize boat space.
If you are a coach visiting our facilities for training you must register with us in advance. You must also come to reception at the start of each days training to fill in a risk assessment and collect information regarding commercial movements on the local waters.
Classrooms
Café opening hours
If you have booked or wish to book a classroom please speak to our receptionist and she will provide you with an access code for entry. We do have projector equipment available and televisions in selected rooms. We ask you not to leave any valuable equipment in the lecture rooms and to ensure the door is shut behind you.
Monday- Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday & Sundays: 8am-5pm During events and training, if requested in advance, the Café can be open later for evening meals. We also have 3 bars which can be opened during events and functions.
Launching
Campervans and Caravans
We have 220 metres of slipway accessible at all states of wind and tides. The slipways inside the compound are for manual launching only. For vehicle launching we have a separate designated slipway, based between WPNSA and Portland Marina. Please ask at reception.
If you are attending an event at WPNSA it is possible to park your campervan or caravan at the Sailing Academy, however tents are not allowed on site. Access to the clubhouse showers and changing rooms is provided 24/7. We do have some limited availability of pitches with access to electricity or you can bring your own generator. All campervan bookings can be made via our website. Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy - 37
www.wpnsa.org.uk
