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OTC Team Riders Set Their Sights on an Exciting 2026!
The Official Test Centre (OTC) Team Riders are already looking ahead to 2026 with plenty of enthusiasm, fresh goals and new challenges on the horizon. From balancing family life to pushing performance on the water, the OTC riders are gearing up for another standout year — all while representing one of the UK’s most dynamic watersports hubs. James Hardy OTC Team Rider welcomed a beautiful baby in 2025 OTC Team Rider James Hardy is relishing the variety that 2026 promises to br
Team OTC
Jan 162 min read
Stay Sailing All Year Round: How to Keep the Stoke Alive Through Winter!
As the temperature drops and the wind sharpens, some people pack away their boards and sails — but not everyone. In this week's blog The Official Test Centre (OTC) Team Riders , prove that with the right preparation, mindset, and gear, winter can deliver some of the best sessions of the year. I asked the OTC team riders for their best advice on staying warm, safe, and stoked through the colder months. By Emma Maguire. Warming up your winter sailing at The OTC! 1. Stay Warm, S
Team OTC
Nov 14, 20253 min read
What a swell year for The OTC!
As we wave goodbye to 2024 it its time to reflect on the year that has passed and celebrate all the best bits the past 365 days have...
Team OTC
Dec 20, 20244 min read
Let's fall head over heels in love with Autumn - Enjoy time afloat, choose the right wetsuit & gear!
Autumn in the UK brings some of the best conditions to get afloat. To make the most of each session, choosing the right personal...
Team OTC
Sep 29, 20235 min read
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