Welcome to The Official Test Centre
The Jurassic Coast’s Premier Boardsports Location
Watersports. Made Easy
The Official Test Centre
The OTC is a watersports centre located right on the water’s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland, Dorset. Catering for windsurfing, kitesurfing, wing-foiling and stand up paddling (SUP), we are also the UK’s first Fliteschool, making the new exhilarating sport of Fliteboard e-foiling accessible for all.
Watersports. Made Easy
The Official Test Centre
The OTC is a watersports centre located right on the water’s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland, Dorset. Catering for windsurfing, kitesurfing, wing-foiling and stand up paddling (SUP), we are also the UK’s first Fliteschool, making the new exhilarating sport of Fliteboard e-foiling accessible for all.
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.
Our Activities
We cater for many watersports, from windsurfing to kitesurfing, wing-foiling to stand-up-paddling, and the new phenomenon that is Fliteboard. Offering tuition at every level, from grass-roots to hosting national events, the centre provides a safe and welcoming environment for your watersport needs.
The first and only true windsurfing test centre
The OTC’s Unique Selling Points
World class conditions on the doorstep
UTOPIAN CONDITIONS FOR ALL WATERSPORTS AND ABILITIES
Flat water arenas don’t come much better than Portland Harbour. It has some of the best wind statistics of the south coast of England, is accessible in all wind directions and tide states, and can cater for all abilities, from the complete beginner to the seasoned speed fanatic or freestyle maestro. The legacy of Weymouth Speed Week – one of the longest running annual windsurfing competitions in the world, is testament to just how special a stretch of water Portland Harbour is for watersports. The location that has it all, making watersports accessible for everyone.
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Olympic Standard
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VENUE FOR SAILING CLASSES – LONDON 2012
With ideal conditions on the water and superb facilities provided by the Academy off the water, it is no wonder that the location plays host to Team GBR and their training schedule throughout the year. It is both unique and gratifying to rub shoulders and enjoy the same facilities as the nation’s elite.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
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Providing an inexhaustible source of advice, not to mention a tireless amount of enthusiasm to inspire you on the water, the OTC team is a highly professional outfit dedicated to ensure your visit to us is both enjoyable and fulfilling.
Try the very latest equipment for yourself
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN TESTING EQUIPMENT
With over 20 years of testing experience, the OTC team are on hand to provide impartial advice, and help tailor the setup for you, so that you can test, compare and evaluate the kit for yourself.
Location
How to Find Us
The Official Test Centre
WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA
CALL US
(01305) 230296 / 07817 717904
OPEN ALL WEEK
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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⚡️ Attention all Slalom Sailors looking to attend the Slalom Training on 3/4th Feb ⚡️ The forecast is currently looking very light again… Final call will be made tonight or at latest tomorrow morning! Keep an eye on all socials for any update’s and please share! #officialtestcentre #windsurfing #slalom
Fins? Overrated right? @williamsgbr83 #otcwatersports #surfdoctor #windsurfing #GA #tabou
❌ January Winter Slalom 21st/22nd CANCELLED ❌ Hi all, Unfortunately we have made the call to cancel the winter slalom camp this coming weekend due to the very light winds and cold temperatures. The next weekend is due in two weekends time on the 4th/5th of Feb, fingers crossed we can line up some wind and warmer temperatures. See you all then, Many thanks The OTC Team
Some epic photos of @williamsgbr83 in action with his 2023 @gaastra_tabou_international kit Tabou Da Curve 88 GA IQ 4.8 These crazy cool pictures were captured by @tompackhamphotography #windsurfing #wind #wave #wavesailing #jump #gaastra #tabou #isleofwhite #action #winter
The boys got pace! Congrats to our Fliteboard expert @joeyyadams for smashing a new PB on the foil hitting 30knots! I think we are all looking forward to seeing what else he has in the locker… 👀 #officialtestcentre #surfdoctor
Merry Christmas from all of us at The OTC 🎄 A massive thanks to everyone who’s been a part of the journey so far, here’s to 2023 and plenty more sessions on the water! Happy Holidays! #officialtestcentre #christmas
Grab some OTC threads that are right for you
We’re constantly adding to the range we’re offering and everyone on a full course with us leaves with an OTC tee as a parting gift.
