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Fun little filler of Scott Stallman doing what he does best.

Scotty Stallman Windsurfing

So good to be back out on the foil after 2 months off! There's no better way to spend those after work sessions! The Official Test Centre (OTC) Severne Sails UK & Ireland Starboard Windsurfing UK & Ireland F-hot ION Action Sports UK / K66 Boardriders Rockerline clothing South East Signage Watershots_uk

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This Sunday 17th May, the OTC will open its doors for watersports activities again. There are provisions put in place to keep everyone safe, all of which can be read on our blog. We're buzzing to be back and look forward to helping you enjoy...

OTC Re-Opens - Sunday 17th May

Following the WPNSA’s ‘soft’ opening on the 15th May, we are intending to re-open for business on Sunday 17th May. With this in mind, our key focus is to do so in a controlled and measured manner, taking the safety and protection of our staff

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Sharon Stow Awesome Tris. Great news for you and your team.

Rob Auty Grest news. Hopefully windy enough for some foiling on Sunday!🤞🤞😃

Lora Rodgers Whoop whoop, one very happy little man 👍🤗🌈

Daniel Macaulay Amazing news!!

Simon Jandrell Great News 🙂

Neil Binding Welcome back 😘

Maria Gorman Brilliant news! 😀 Would be there if not so far from London 🙃 Be back to see you all again soon!

Scott Harrison Sick 🤙🤙🤙

Gordon Squibb Whoop Whoop 😀

Wouter Ardern 👍👍👍

Matt Lennox Matt Loughlin

Simon Harding Good see you open again

Storm Wallace Ben Taylor

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Portland Harbour have just released a new statement this lunchtime: "We are happy to announce that we have received notification from Defra, to say that all forms of water sports undertaken in Portland Harbour, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, kitesurfing, paddle-boarding and the use...

COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Portland Port Ltd. and Portland Harbour Authority are taking regular guidance from HM Government with regards to the Coronavirus situation

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An update from the Portland Harbour Authorities was released late yesterday evening, regarding recreational use of the harbour. We're asked to remain patient for just a little longer; sit tight everyone! You can read it in full below.

COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Portland Port Ltd. and Portland Harbour Authority are taking regular guidance from HM Government with regards to the Coronavirus situation

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Storm Wallace Things not going quite so well off the island by the looks 😂😂

Storm Wallace It’s rather embarrassing for Weymouth harbour as the local lifeboat and RYA posted that they look forward to everyone enjoying their boats again on Wednesday, and have lots of resources to keep us all safe, and the harbour master posted the harbour stays closed 😂🙄

The Official Test Centre (OTC) From Portland Harbour Authorities: "We are happy to announce that we have received notification from Defra, to say that all forms of water sports undertaken in Portland Harbour, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, kitesurfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately-owned motorised craft are now permitted."

Harvey Richards Kathryn Bland

Melanie Vasseur Seems sensible to me. Better to get measures and procedures in place to keep everyone safe on land and on the water before we all rush out there.

Helen Manders-Jones Well someone is having fun on a foil

Laura Paveley 😢 was so looking forward to this afternoon‘s paddle! Weybay is going to be packed with excited people 🤣

The Official Test Centre (OTC) Update from PHA. https://www.portland-port.co.uk/news/70/COVID-19+%28coronavirus%29?fbclid=IwAR2Up5CToIfXYOU50JJUOY8JcVG68fIqUO3EjycM_yrDFPw6EB-bBY1UOVQ

Rob Auty Just want to go foiling!😫

Clare Stickland Joe Woodhouse

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Whilst this year is ultimately only going to be remembered for one thing, this video from Scotty Stallman Windsurfing does well to remind us that we had an excellent winter of conditions before the lockdown! 15th of February ... no hat or gloves. Bloomin' marvellous....

Scotty Stallman Windsurfing

Managed to fill up one afternoon of lockdown running through some clips from a February pre lockdown session, looks like it was full power! The Official Test Centre (OTC) Severne Sails UK & Ireland Starboard Windsurfing UK & Ireland F-hot ION Action Sports UK /

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What an absolute legend. No more need be said... Well done HM Armed Forces for giving the occasion the gravitas it deserves.

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Something exciting and worth waiting for. Sam Ross Windsurfing is going to release his latest Flight School coaching videos, to help us all visualise the next steps to improve our flying technique. Hold onto your hats!