The Very Latest

Gallery & News

Read about forthcoming events and news from the centre, plus things that have caught our eye in the world of watersports or in the community.

Visit our blog for all the latest equipment reviews and articles.

Facebook Feed

What's the News?

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.
The Official Test Centre (OTC)
The Official Test Centre (OTC)1 Day ago
🛑 ANNOUNCEMENT 🛑 GREEN LIGHT FOR Portland Harbour Dash!

The great news you have all been waiting for. It is GO GO GO THIS SATURDAY the 21st September 2024 for the Harbour Dash.

The race will start at 9am on Saturday morning.

The Official Test Centre (OTC) team will be at Overcombe car park (DT3 6SX) from 8:30am on Saturday and will be there to welcome and get you registered.

Race brief will be at 8:45am and the race will start at 9am.

Who will break the current record? It could be you! Make that text today and you could change a young persons life with your donation.

The legendary Portland Harbour Dash is 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 Overcombe 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. You can pay your entry donation on the day at registration. There will be buckets for cash, and a card machine to donate by card. All donations go directly to the Will Houghton Foundation.

Note for those taking part: the start/finish line will be upwind of Overcombe, closer to Weymouth, so there will be no issues with the reef.

Any questions and to register please call The OTC on 07817 717904.

#harbourdash2024 #willhoughtonfoundation #willmackanesstrust #theofficialtestcentre
The Official Test Centre (OTC)
The Official Test Centre (OTC)1 Day ago
Wellbeing sessions at The Official Test Centre (OTC) have a positive impact on the youngsters of Weymouth!

Participating in their second well-being session today were students from Bincombe Valley Primary School and Conifers Primary School.

This week’s theme was all about ‘Teamwork’ with school pupils enjoying time on the giant SUPS and all the time increasing their water confidence. Working together to help each other and having lots of fun while boosting their own self-belief.

Thanks to the generous funding from the Will Houghton Foundation and the Will Mackaness Trust these school children have experienced the therapeutic power of the sea to boost wellbeing!

The money raised by events such as The Harbour Dash make these sessions possible, if you’d like to help raise money to fund well-being sessions why not enter The Harbour Dash that’s taking place this Saturday September 21st 2024, call the centre to sign up on 07817 717904.

#theofficialtestcentre #willhoughtonfoundation #harbourdash2024 #willmackanesstrust
The Official Test Centre (OTC)
The Official Test Centre (OTC)2 days ago
💥 YOUTH HALF TERM CAMPS 💥

This October half term here at The Official Test Centre (OTC) we will be running youth camps in both windsurfing and winging.

📍The OTC, Portland, DT5 1SA.
🗓️ 28th October - 1st November.
⏰ 10:00 - 16:00 each day.

Requirements:
Participants must already be windsurfing or winging. This maybe with their local club, on holidays or with school.

What’s on?
The week will be designed to have varying different levels of progression sessions running in each activity. Allowing youngsters to learn at their own pace, towards their specific goals.

⭐️£80 per day.
⭐️All equipment provided.
⭐️RYA Qualified tuition.
⭐️Video feedback.
⭐️Photo Dropbox.

Please note: Lunch is not provided, please pack your youngsters with fluids, foods/money and plenty of warm clothing.

For more information, or to make your booking: Please call or email the centre directly on:

📞 07817 717904
📧 info@otc-windsurf.com
The Official Test Centre (OTC)
The Official Test Centre (OTC)3 days ago
Here at The Official Test Centre (OTC) we are getting excited because it’s looking good for the Harbour Dash this Saturday! If you haven’t registered don’t forget to get your name down.

The great news you have all been waiting for. It is looking like the weather is looking favourable THIS SATURDAY 21st September 2024 for the Harbour Dash.

Who will break the current record? It could be you! Make that call today and you could change a young persons life with your donation.

The legendary Portland Harbour Dash is raising funds for the Will Houghton Foundation (WHF). The dash is open to windsurfers, wind foilers and wing foilers.

The Dash begins with a Le Mans-style start at Overcombe 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. You can pay your entry donation on the day at registration. There will be buckets for cash, and a card machine to donate by card. All donations go directly to the Will Houghton Foundation.

Note for those taking part: the start/finish line will be upwind of Overcombe, closer to Weymouth, so there will be no issues with the reef.

Any questions or to register please call The OTC on 07817 717904.

#theofficialtestcentre #willhoughtonfoundation
The Official Test Centre (OTC)
The Official Test Centre (OTC)3 days ago
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Instagram Feed

What's Been Going On?

1 week ago
1 week ago
2 weeks ago
1 month ago
1 month ago
3 months ago
Weather Forecast Feed

What's the Forecast?

Once tried, here’s the opportunity to buy

Order from our shop Surf Doctor

Shop Now