The Official Test Centre
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The OTC is a windsurfing, kitesurfing, wing-foiling and stand up paddling (SUP) centre located right on the water’s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland, Dorset.
Accessible at any tide state and exposed to the best wind statistics on the south coast, The OTC has an affiliated RYA/BKSA/AALA accredited school to cater for all abilities, and has the very latest equipment on hand to test.
Windsurfing
From grass-roots, to windfoiling and hosting pro-clinics, we have every discipline and pathway in windsurfing covered. Whatever your level, come and get on the water with us at our RYA accredited school.
Kitesurfing
We are a BKSA accredited kitesurfing school and use the latest equipment and teaching methods (such as BBtalkin’ headsets) to ensure your progression into this exhilarating watersport. A little bit of tuition goes a long way in kitesurfing, and we’re on hand to ensure you enjoy the sport safely.
Stand Up Paddling
Otherwise known as SUPing, this is as diverse a watersport as they come! We can provide entry level tuition to get you going, making the most of the sheltered coves and corners in our vicinity. Alternatively we have plenty of SUPs (and sit-on kayaks) for you to simply come along and hire.
Wing Foiling
The new kid on the block, with a little toe in most of our other sports, including SUPing, kitesurfing and foiling. Ridiculed by some … until they tried it for themselves, wing foiling opens new and exciting avenues, getting people foil surfing more easily and riding lumps of swell long before waves have even contemplated breaking. This new sport is fast moving and we’ve got the dream location to get you flying with a wing super quickly. Come try it for yourself and understand exactly what the hype is all about.
Onewheel
We are proud to have been the very first Onewheel stockist in the UK, having worked with Future Motion since 2016. We have the very latest Onewheels and accessories in stock, and on demo in the safe location in front of the centre. Our instructors have been riding Onewheels since the original and will be on hand to help get you experience the most exhilarating ride on land!
Visit our Online Store
For all your equipment needs and advice, visit our online shop. We regularly test the very latest goodies available, including electric land-transport options for when the conditions on the water aren’t favourable!
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Epic final day of the Winter Slalom Series. The whole winter we've been blessed with wind and quality time on the water which culminated today with huge gains for everyone involved. Massive thanks to @williamsgbr83 for helping make the whole event. • #windsurfing #slalom #training #windsurf #coaching #winter #wind #weather #racing #letsgo #gybe #gybing #tabou #gasails #severne #starboard #duotone #fanatic
The sun is out the wind is up - time for the final day of our winter slalom series with @williamsgbr83 • #windsurfing #slalom #racing #training #go #321go #windsurf #wind #water #watersports #goodtimes
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Day 1 of the final Winter Slalom Series and the wind was perfect! • #winter #slalom #windsurfing #racing #training #gasails #tabouboards #severne #starboard #duotone #fanatic #neilpryde #jpaustralia #wind #weather
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Team Rider @scotty_stallman enjoying some of the wind we've had recently on his 2020 slalom kit. • #windsurfing #newkit #training #winter #windsurf #salmon #gofaster #blasting #wind
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! WE ARE CALLING AN OTC WAVE CLINIC THIS WEEKEND! The forecast is looking perfect, whose sailing on the crest of a wave with us? The Wave Clinic will be taking place this Saturday 29th February and Sunday 1st March, meeting at 1pm on Overcombe Beach, Weymouth. We will only consider allowing you to go out in the waves if you can water start consistently without a problem and you must also have previous strong wind experience. Ultimately, we will make the final decision on the day when we have considered the conditions. Don't miss out! Sign up today! The cost will be £45 per day to take part, contact the centre on 01305 230296 to book your place! Thank you @andystallman • #windsurf #coaching #wavesailing #windsurfing #ukwaves #itson #beach #waves #swell #surf #topturn #wave #improve #winter #storm #weather
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Nice to see one of team riders training hard in some sunshine. • #Repost @jamesfaley_windsurfing ・・・ Smashing out the starts.... 📸 @samrosswatersports / @henrybloodworth . @otc_watersports @jp_australia_com @neilpryde_wind @foil_worx . @windfoilzone #windfoilzone #windsurfing #windfoil #starting #slingshot #racing #pumping #nailedit #summer #fullsend #gofastorbelast
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We've been loving the weather recently apart from the rain! • #windsurfing #storm #waves #wind #stormciara #stormdennis #swell #downtheline #windsurf #wavesailing #beach #weather #dorset
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Plenty of wind today and loads learnt on another of our clinics. • #windsurfing #training #winter #windsurf #coaching #cold #water #improving #portland #goodtimes #watersports
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