Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
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The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is a centre for the sport of sailing on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, on the south coast of England. It will host the sailing events at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
The Academy was formed as a not-for-profit company in 1999 and officially opened on 1st April 2000. It occupies former naval premises, to which it has added a new clubhouse. Funding came from a number of sources including the National Lottery and the South West Regional Development Agency. The academy aims to promote the sport of sailing at all levels of competence and ability, through courses, training and events. Membership is open to anyone in return for an annual membership fee. The academy actively promotes sailing to local schools and offers facilities such as boat hoist and storage. It also operates Boscawen House, formerly an admiral's residence, which offers accommodation for up to 47 people.
