Portland Is Our Playground
The Isle of Portland offers a whole host of water sports including: sailing, diving, fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, kite surfing and coasteering so whichever way the water interests you, Portland is sure to satisfy. If land-based activities are more your thing, Portland boasts many impressive walking routes, rock climbing spots, cycle paths, bird watching areas and horse-riding facilities.
If you’re looking to try a new activity, hire equipment or take a course to brush up on your skills, there are a selection of activity providers below:
The OTC
Windsurfing, Kitesurfing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding
The Official Test Centre (OTC) is located within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy, and literally right on the waterline of Portland Harbour. They offer equipment hire and tuition in a variety of popular watersports and can cater for all abilities.
Portland Climbing
Climbing
Portland Climbing offer group introductory climbing sessions where group members will learn the essential basic skills for climbing safely. Climbing is accessible all over Portland, with a popular area located just a short walk from the Estate.
Weymouth Bike Hire
Cycling
Weymouth Bike Hire have a wide range of bikes and essential accessories available for hire suited for you and your family. Mountain bikes, hybrids, cruisers, junior & teen bikes, tots, tandems, adult trikes, baby seats, tag-a-longs, child trailers… you name it! Free delivery and collection.
Dive Beyond
Scuba Diving
Dive Beyond have 3 Dive Boats and a PADI Dive School, teaching everything from beginners to instructors and they can organise your diving, gases, courses & servicing. You can learn to dive, expand your diving, become a diving instructor or simply go diving! Portland probably has more wreck diving than almost any other part of the UK.
Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre
Sailing
Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre – Portland offer taster sessions to beginners that allow you to go out on the water, learn how to sail and have some fun and games at the same time. Alternatively, multi-activity sessions are also available including Sailing, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle boarding.
Weymouth Watersports & Fitness Club
Stand Up Paddle Boarding & Kayaking
Weymouth Watersports & Fitness Club offer a range of watersports in the safety of Portland Harbour, a beautiful stretch of water that’s accessible in most conditions. Their fully qualified and experienced instructors are available to help you try something new, and offer equipment hire if you want to do your own thing.
