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The Official Test Centre (OTC)
Running a centre in one of Europe's premier windsurfing locations (the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) - the host of the sailing and windsurfing classes for the 2012 Games) we house all the major windsurfing brands under one roof, making it the only centre in the world that consumers can test and compare the latest products on the market for themselves. As a result, The OTC is in a unique position to support every facet of the sport, from the consumers to the retailers and magazines, and even the brands themselves.

Paul Morris: The Legend Returns to the Speed Course
Weymouth Speed Week, Sunday 12th October 2025 — Portland HarbourThere are few sights more inspiring than pure determination meeting the open water — and on Sunday 12th October, that’s exactly what unfolded at Weymouth Speed Week. In a remarkable display of courage and community, Paul Morris su...

A New Dawn for Windsurfing: The Launch of Windsurfer Magazine
A new print magazine is about to arrive — Windsurfer Magazine — and it’s set to reignite the heart and soul of the sport we love. Born from passion, friendship, and an unshakable belief in windsurfing’s unique magic, the publication promises to celebrate the people, places, and stories that ...

Balancing Boats, Kids, and Foils: Life on (and off) the Water
Professional sailing is often seen as a glamorous, globe-trotting lifestyle. But for Dougie Newell, a boat captain in the TP52 class, it’s also about meticulous planning, family juggling, and squeezing every drop out of precious time on the water.Newell and his wife Jess — who works in events ma...

Paul's fundraiser for Blesma The Limbless Veterans Charity
Help Paul Morris raise money to support Blesma The Limbless Veterans