Weymouth Harbour
It may be my biased opinion, but I believe the harbour itself is the main attraction of Weymouth.
Providing a safe deep-water port, it has been used extensively in the past by the navy, fishermen, cross-channel ferries, cargo, and leisure craft.
Weymouth harbour is still a working commercial port. The regular ins and outs of the local fishing fleet, both add to its charm and help to preserve its authenticity.
Weymouth town bridge
The main focal point of the harbour is the lifting town bridge, which has a similar mechanism to London Bridge. As a teenager, I worked three seasons for the Weymouth Harbourmaster. Lifting the bridge every two hours was my favourite job. “Stand clear of the barriers, the bridge is about to be raised”
The outer harbour
Weymouth's outer harbour is lined with attractive, colourful buildings and restaurants. Visiting yachts are well catered for with berths along the main quay, outside the Harbourmaster's office, and also opposite the office in the cove. All berths have floating pontoons, so you no longer need fender boards, however, when busy you will be rafting with other boats. The Harbour office can be contacted on VHF CH 12, which is also used for booking a bridge lift.
Visitors marina
Behind the bridge, you will find the council-run marina for private residents. Continue further around and you will reach Boat Folk's Weymouth Marina, which does accept visitors. Weymouth Marina can be reached on VHF CH 80.
Harbour restaurants
There are a number of great restaurants dotted around the harbour. The George is a popular choice with interesting views to be had when sitting outside, looking both up and down the harbour.
Marine services
Weymouth has some talented marine tradesmen, who will look after your boat and get you out of a pickle, including applying antifouling, polishing, mechanical services, marine electronics, chandlery, rigging, lifts, storage, and yacht delivery.