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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What's Been Going On?
@bruchboards incoming soon…. Keep your eyes peeled 👀 #windsurfing #wavesail #bruchboards #comingsoon
There’s looking to be some wind on the horizon but the real question is what kit will you take? Wing, Windsurf or Kitesurf? Let us know what you’ll be doing below ⬇️ #wing #windsurf #kitesurf #foil #foiling
🔥 New OTC Tee’s have landed 🔥 Say hello to our Home-Grown Tee! Coming in either Heather Navy or Sports Grey for the Adults and Cardinal Red or Navy for the Kids. Get yours now by popping into the shop or ordering online! Keep your eye out for more releases as the year goes on! #otc #otcclothing #tee #shop #clothing #local #watersports
There’s still time to sign up for our Winging Camps! The dates are 5th-6th February, 5th-6th March, 2nd-3rd April and 7th-8th May 2022. The cost is £50.00 for one day, £80.00 for two days and kit is not included, this will be an extra £60.00 per day. The camps are for all levels, beginners to advanced. Whatever your level come and see for yourself why winging is so addictive and what it feels like to levitate above the sea! Or harness your existing skills to the next level! Interested? Email info@otc-windsurf.com to secure your place. #wing #winging #wingfoil #wingfoiling #foiling #wingcamp
The @fanaticfoilinguk carbon mast and fuselage has just landed with us in the UK! Interested in giving it a go? - just give us a shout! @surfdoctor_ @fanaticfoiling #fanatic #foil #foiling #windfoil #wingfoil
After an awesome January Winter Slalom Camp there's no better way to look back than with an edit of some 'Foil v Fin' action from the Sunday! Don't forget there's still two more winter slalom events to come, one on February 12th/13th and the other on March 19th/20th. To put your name down email info@otc-windsurf.com - see you all at the next one...
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.
