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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.

Movers and Shakers at The OTC!
Sir Nicholas Mostyn a former high court judge diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021 and Jerry Collier, a retired consultant surgeon diagnosed in 2012, came to The Official Test Centre (The OTC) to get out on the water and windsurf this week, they discussed with me their experiences with the condition...

Pas de vent at Le Defi 2025!
Le Defi is over for another year. The wind was a no show for a second year running for the fin event, The Official Test Centre Pro-Rider Scotty Stallman was at the iconic event. The takeaway from the legendary competition is the opportunity for those taking part to be with like minded windsurfing en...