Marina information

Training facilities

Portland Marina is recognised by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games as an official London 2012 pre-Games training camp venue for overseas athletes.

Marina reception

The marina office is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Normal office hours are from 8am – 9pm. The office number is 08454 30 2012.

Security

There are berthing staff in attendance 24 hours a day. A CCTV system is also being set up to continuously monitor the marina and its shore-side areas.

A card will be issued to permanent berth holders giving access to the car park, pontoons, washrooms and laundry. There will also be a coded keypad system at the main pedestrian gate and an intercom system at all gates.

Toilets and showers

Portland Marina has extensive high quality showers and washroom facilities, including a baby changing unit and accessible/family washroom, all located in the main marina building (opposite the main access bridge).

Electricity

All berths are supplied with a metered electrical point.

Water

The water supplies on the pontoons are all potable and are checked regularly for water quality.

Gas

Gas will be available from the on-site chandlery during normal working hours. The chandlery is expected to open in July 2009.

Fuel

From late May 2009, the marina will have its own fuel berth supplying petrol and diesel. Biodiesel may also be available in future.

All Dean & Reddyhoff berth holders receive a discount on fuel sales at Portland Marina.

Waste and recycling

All the following materials can be recycled at Portland Marina:

• Cardboard
• Paper (including newspapers & magazines)
• Cans – all types
• Glass
• Plastic bottles
• All types of plastic packaging (including carrier bags & food containers)
• Fruit juice and milk cartons
• Foil
• Telephone directories

There is also an area set aside for the recycling of waste engine oil, oil filters and batteries. Please ask at reception for details.

Internet access

Three PCs are available for use free of charge in the marina reception area during normal office hours.

Wireless broadband internet access will also be available sooon, provided by BT OpenZone.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are located in the main marina building.

Telephones

There is a payphone in the reception of the marina office. It will accept 10p to £1 coins.

If you require a permanent telephone on your boat, the pontoons have been pre-wired and it is a relatively simple job for BT to connect you. Please ask a member of staff for details.

Slipway

The slipway adjacent to the marina is controlled by the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. For charges please ask at marina reception or call the sailing academy on 01305 866000.