Harbour News

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has teamed up with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), HM Coastguard and Irish Sailing to produce checklists to boost boat users’ skills and help them prepare for the new boating season. Checklists can be ordered or downloaded from their website: Boating Skills | Enjoy the sea trouble free Read more...

Please see the latest LNTM below for an event happening Saturday 14th June 2025: LNTM_07_2025_Spear Fishing Competition.pdf Read more...

2025 will mark 85 years since Dunkirk, also known as operation Dynamo. There are many interesting articles online, including in the latest edition of All at Sea (copies are available in reception) as well as local events in remembrance. You can also take a look at how Weymouth Harbour was transformed in 2016 for Christopher Nolan's film Dunkirk: Weymouth Harbour Facebook Albums Read more...

The Nao Victoria Foundation are returning to Weymouth this summer with their full-scale replica of the Nao Santa María! The original Santa María was the largest of three small ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Nao Santa Maria will be open daily to the public during their visit, before departing on Monday 4th August. Keep updated via our Facebook page. Read more...

Yesterday, people from far and wide came together to remember our good friend, Nicko, who sadly passed away in February - it was a fitting tribute for such a special man who touched so many lives with his love and positive energy. Nicko joined the Weymouth Harbour team in 2020 as a seasonal berthing officer. Each April he would return with boundless enthusiasm, ready for another season. We will miss his enormous smile and heart of gold. So long, Nicko. Read more...

Please see the following LNTM for cancellation of bridge lift tomorrow. 04/25 - cancellation of town bridge lift Read more...

Did you know that there are areas of seagrass in Weymouth? 1st March marked the annual World Seagrass Day; Seagrass is an important marine habitat and as such seagrass beds are protected areas. Find out more about the Community Seagrass Initiative and how you can help here: The Community Seagrass Initiative Read more...

Please see the latest local notice regarding forthcoming pontoon works at Weymouth Sailing Club: LNTM_03_2025_Weymouth Sailing Club Pontoon Works.pdf Read more...

Two new co-opted Independent Members are being sought to serve on the Dorset Council Harbours Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the running of Bridport, Lyme Regis and Weymouth harbours. To find out more about the position and to apply visit Previous committee reports can be viewed at Committee details - Harbours Advisory Committee - Dorset Council Read more...

Please see the following LNTM for bridge lift operations over the Christmas and New Year period: 16/24 Christmas and New Year Information 2024/25 Read more...