Having graduated from the Industrial Design course at Loughborough University in 2001, Tris was headhunted for the post of Features Editor at the UK’s Windsurf Magazine. Taking on the additional role as their Test Editor in 2004, he left the office life in 2006 to co-found The OTC. Inventing the centre’s unique selling point, Tris’ driver was for a more accurate way of testing and evaluating windsurfing equipment, not just for magazines and the end consumer, but the brands themselves as well. He remains on the magazine’s test team and works for the RYA as a Trainer in his ‘spare time’, helping to bring on the next wave of windsurfing ambassadors.
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The foundation of the centre! Maurin first started working for the OTC in May 2013 and is such an accomplished manager, he didn’t stop working for two weeks straight! Easy going, knowledgeable and a great windsurfer in his own right, he can often be seen during the summer months teaching a large group of novices without the necessity of a rescue boat, guiding the ‘Doogie-Downwind’ student back upwind whilst sailing next to them… his front foot on their board for control! With experience managing centres in Italy, Sardinia and Fuerteventura he has taught windsurfing in some pretty challenging locations, so Portland Harbour is a doddle!
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Joe has been with us since we opened the centre in the UK in 2010, barring some adventures around the world. A very accomplished sailor, he has a real passion for all types of watersports, belied by his relaxed, laid-back character. A fantastic instructor that will pick out real gems for you to concentrate on to keep you progressing, and has the patience of a saint. He learns new stunts on the water quickly and adds real value to the team when testing.
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Here at The Official Test Centre we are so blessed that the bundle of energy that is our Centre Manager Bryony Webb is at the helm of our watersports centre based within the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. Bryony exudes positivity and along with her adorable dog, ‘Mali’, her enthusiasm makes everyone’s experience at the centre a memorable time, nothing is too much trouble. Bryony has the biggest heart and is moved and motivated by the youngsters who have life-changing connections with the water. Bry’s smile that greets everyone who comes to The OTC for a watersports session is infectious and we are so lucky to have her!
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The phenomenon that is Scotty Stallman! The nine year old who had his first go at windsurfing at The OTC and has never looked back! From the early days and achieving his Start Windsurfing Stage 1, he then joined in with the centre’s Team15 group. His progress was rapid. By 2016 he was crowned Weymouth Speed Week Junior Champion for three consecutive years, he was the National Watersports Festival (NWF) Young Windsurfer of the Year and was the first junior (Under 17) in the UKWA Pro Fleet, and seventh overall. In 2018 he made his debut to the international scene at the IFCA Slalom World Championships (Youth, Junior & Master) in Lake Garda, Italy. Come 2019 Scotty finished second overall in the UKWA Pro Fleet Slalom series and took top spot overall in the UKWA British Slalom Foiling Fleet; he competed in the Mauritius Attitude Challenge and got his first taste of life on the PWA (Professional Windsurfing Association) world tour in Marseille, France. Then topped off his year becoming British Speed Champion. Scotty continues to shine and has won every event in the current 2021 UKWA British Slalom Pro Fin and Foil Fleet! In 2021 Scotty won the British Slalom Championships for the first time becoming the British Champ! Along with Windsurfer of the Year and British Speed Champion! Scotty is currently leading the 2022 British Slalom Tour and placed 24th at the World Cup in Sylt this year. He is also a member of the Windsurf Magazine’s Test Team.
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Local lad Joe attended Wey Valley School in Weymouth. He started windsurfing from a young age thanks to his dad, although he used to hate the water and cry before swimming lessons. His windsurfing ability really excelled in Secondary school thanks to Pam Govier and The Will Mackaness Trust. Joe had his first taste of working for The OTC when he was 15, through Way Valley’s work experience scheme. From there he worked a couple of summers teaching windsurfing. Joe was out foiling one day when he was headhunted to join Team OTC! Tris saw a future in Fliteboard growth and Joe’s role was cemented. Joe’s weapon of choice is all things foiling. He is hooked on winging and the potential future it has on the industry. Although he does enjoy windsurf foiling and e-foiling when the winds are lighter. When Joe is not Fliteboarding you can find him down the centre helping out or over at the unit helping with the e-commerce. Joe loves sharing his love of the ocean with others, inspiring and driving people to get out and do what they enjoy most!
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Talented Senior Instructor Callum Blackwell! Bursting with energy and enthusiasm Callum has a wealth of experience after spending the last nine years teaching watersports around the world. When you pop into our centre or book a Fliteboard session you will be sure to meet Callum, he oozes positivity and has a grateful outlook that he gets to do what he loves as a job! When he is not working you may bump into Callum on the water flying around Portland Harbour, as a self-confessed full-blown winger!
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Em joined the team in 2019 and has pulled our socks up in marketing and self-promotion ever since! Working behind the scenes, she is eternally smiling and positive and a real source of inspiration for getting things done. Although not in the instructional team, Em has been in and around the watersports industry her whole life and is very much married to the sea, with husband Gav and her closest family complete addicts. She loves to talk and is interested in everyone’s story and background, so if you are lucky enough to meet her during your visit to the centre, just get ready for an energy overload.
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Our super shooter Ollie was 13 years old when he asked for a camera for his birthday and that was the start of his love of the lens! Ollie took his camera everywhere and started capturing the action around him. Fast forward and Ollie is now a university student and works part-time for The OTC, filming and editing products, insta reels, product reviews and action shots of our Team. When he isn’t using his camera, surfing is Ollie’s thing with K-Bay his preferred spot. In his spare time you’ll find Ollie camera in hand taking shots of super cars. Ollie’s talented eye for the creative angle and capturing that perfect image is sensational, his ability to edit a reel in a slick and engaging way is phenomenal, a real up and coming star behind the lens!
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Kerry started working at The OTC in November 22, previously she has worked overseas for 12 years mainly for Neilson Active Holidays. Kerry met her husband whilst working for Neilson and decided after 12 years overseas to settle in Weymouth. Back in the UK Kerry worked for SailLaser which was the onsite sailing school at the WPNSA. She has exciting memories of the build up to the 2012 Olympics and delivering sailing sessions to children throughout the games. Kerry left the water behind and headed into the school environment and worked in a local primary school as Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead. Kerry’s role at the OTC is to manage the Windsurf School Projects. This promises to be such a fulfilling, rewarding post and will take full advantage of all Kerry’s amazing strengths as an inspirational person. This brand new role will really make a difference to so many young people and is a real opportunity to change lives. As far as Kerry’s watersports journey, In 2018 Tris took Kerry out windsurfing and she got the bug back! In 2022 she started Winging and is determined she will crack that foil this year! Kerry is an active member of The OTC Ladies Wing Club finding this newly formed collective very empowering, sociable and challenging!
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Amanda is a kind and compassionate strong women who takes every opportunity to connect with others. Her positivity rubs off on everyone that is lucky enough to be coached, mentored or enlightened by her shining light. She has so many skills, incredibly insightful, caring and a risk-taker. She is an amazing role model and she makes everyone smile.
Amanda is the former RYA Chief Instructor for the National Sailing, Windsurfing and Wing Schemes. In 2022 Amanda left the RYA after 17.5 years and set up her own business alongside being a watersports consultant. Amanda’s role at The OTC is to enhance the retail website side of the business. She is someone who constantly likes to learn, but also finds learning relaxing and a form of escapism. Living on the Isle of Wight surrounded by water, allows Amanda to indulge in her love of windsurfing. Amanda loves a challenge, solving problems and needs to be busy. Love, health and happiness mean the most to her.
As one of the captains of The OTC ship she is steering us as a team into clear, calm water and we are sailing more efficiently now she is on board! Amanda has found her own self-confidence as a working mum, wife and has navigated to that place where she has balance and is able to love herself. As she spins all the plates, she does it with flexibility, and she is always gentle in her dealings with others. Hugely comfortable in her own skin, she accepts and is content with who she is. Such a refreshing addition and her knowledge is immeasurable.
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