Dash to sign up for charity race. Have you jumped on board this epic annual fundraiser? You could be the new record holder!

The Official Test Centre (OTC) will be hosting the Harbour Dash, the event will be setting sail on the 6th or 7th of September 2025 (weather dependent) raising funds for the Will Houghton Foundation. The dash is open to windsurfers, wind foilers and wing foilers.

The Dash begins with a Le Mans-style start at Overcome beach with competitors racing across Weymouth bay into the North shipping channel of Portland Harbour, out of the East channel and back to Overcombe beach.

There is a suggested entry donation of £25.00, with all proceeds going to WHF. To enter contact The Official Test Centre (OTC) on 07817 717904.

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Windsurfer Magazine Launched

A new windsurfing-dedicated magazine has just been announced. Appropriately named Windsurfer Magazine, it will be a ‘coffee-table’ bi-annual, proudly celebrating what they are claiming (and who are we to argue?) is the “Greatest Sport on Earth”. The editor is Tris Best, co-founder of The Official Test Centre (OTC), and tells us:

“More than just written by windsurfers for windsurfers, everyone involved in the venture is passionate about our beloved sport, from the editorial team to our designer, the web developer to the backers and marketing team. Even the print team like to get on their stick and go for a blast! This takes the concept of a passion project to the next level. All killer no filler, it will cover every aspect, from the creators and legends that have shaped the sport, to the athletes pushing the boundaries today and the explorers that continue to discover new frontiers.

“The first edition of this collector’s piece will be released this autumn, and to celebrate we're headline-sponsoring the British Wavesailing Association (BWA) event at West Wittering, hosted by 2XS. More news will be released in the coming months about the partners and collaborators in the project, building on the true sense of belonging and community that we all know the sport offers, both in the UK and around the world. As such, the magazine will be available globally, championing the renaissance that windsurfing is enjoying; a new generation of super-talented athletes emerging to inspire us. With renewed World Tour formats, a thriving wind-foiling Olympic class and speed records that continue to be challenged, windsurfing has never been more dynamic or accessible, and we look forward to reinforcing our statement that it’s the 'greatest sport on earth' in our pages."

For more information and to be the first in line to grab yourself a copy, visit and register on their website at www.windsurfer.co

AN OARSOME EVENT! The Official Test Centre (OTC) hosted the RNLI Paddle Race and raised a whopping £1110 for Weymouth Lifeboat Week last night. The atmosphere was electric and we would like to thank every single paddler that showed up and came with so much energy, enthusiasm and good vibes! What a night this annual fundraiser has become. A real highlight in the calendar and a tribute to everyone who donated and took part with so much laughter! Thank you to everyone that supported this epic event!

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The lifeboat team has arrived at The Official Test Centre (OTC) ready for the MEGA SUP race all in aid of Weymouth Lifeboat Week! Still time to come down and support the event!