Team OTC will be jumping on board the good ship RYA show in 22 days showcasing all the best of what makes us your one stop shop for watersports kit, courses and advice.
One of the UK's hottest on the water talents our very own Pro-Rider Scotty Stallman is set to join tactical and technical experts and inspiring adventurers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February 2025) and we will be there to be part of this extraordinary show as it sails into town! Bringing along our talented team, who will be ready to give you the best advice on all things watersports.
This show is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all successes on the water, including Paris 2024 kite foiling gold medallist Ellie Aldridge MBE, plus world record-breaking windsurfer Jenna Gibson who are all set to appear at the must sea showcase at Farnborough International.
The talks, coaching sessions and practical demonstrations, shared by some of the biggest and best-loved names in the boardsports worlds, are among the most popular features of the show and best of all you can come and speak to Team The Official Test Centre (OTC) and Team SurfDoctor on our stand 275! Get expert advice on products and find out all about the latest kit and courses! Meet our Pro-Rider Scotty Stallman PWA athlete at The 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show biggest yet! Sails into Farnborough!
By Emma Nicholson.
The Official Test Centre and SurfDoctor will be one of over 170 exhibitors showcasing equipment and courses, you’ll find all the advice, inspiration and know-how you need to kick-start your season and help you make the most of your time on the water. Find us at STAND 275 next to the Main Stage. Come and anchor at our stand and meet the team including our Pro-Rider Scotty Stallman.
Returning show hosts The Official Test Centre Team Rider James Hardy and windsurfing legend Peter Hart will be on hand to guide you through the packed programme across the Sunsail Main Stage, the Knowledge Zone and the Coaching Corner.
Whether you're a fan of windsurfing, foiling, winging or paddleboarding, the show offers something for you.
2024 provided plenty of inspiration through the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Stevie Morrison – Aldridge’s Olympic coach as well share their experiences through a coaching and performance lens.
Four-time slalom windsurfing World Champion Jenna Gibson will share what it takes to be the fastest female windsurfer in history (Sunsail Main Stage, 2.15pm both days). She smashed the female windsurfing world speed record six times during the Luderitz Speed Challenge competition in Namibia in December 2024. She now holds the 500m speed record with a blistering pace of 48.03kts, becoming the first woman to break the 50kt barrier for peak speed.
No matter your windsurfing level, Peter Hart’s ‘Gybing masterclass’ (Knowledge Zone, 11.45am both days) will be relevant to you, while James Hardy and Mia Adcock’s ‘Winging it’ (Knowledge Zone, 12.30pm both days) will explore common themes to progress every aspect of your wingfoiling. The duo will also talk all things winging equipment in their ‘Winging kit’ session (Coaching Corner, 2.15pm both days) and the kit package to get you up and flying.
Things to look out for at the show..
Windsurfing gybing masterclass
Peter Hart shares the secrets behind nailing the elusive gybe whatever level you are.
Knowledge Zone
Winging it
James Hardy and Mia Adcock explore common themes to progress every aspect of your wingfoiling.
The fastest woman in the world
Jenna Gibson, women's windsurfing speed world record holder and four times Slalom World Windsurfing Champion shares her extraordinary journey to the top.
Winging kit
James Hardy and Mia Adcock talk all things wings, foils, and boards to get you up and flying.
Meet Olympic gold medallist Ellie Aldridge
Come and say hello to kiting superstar Ellie Aldridge.
Windsurfing - from improver to wave superstar
Peter Hart helps you avoid the five common mistakes in wave sailing.
Foil around Britain
Hear all the trials and tribulations from Steve Bowens about his and Simon Osborne's last quest to wing foil around the UK.
Kerry Knight, said: "The OTC and SurfDoctor are looking forward to exhibiting again this year at The 2025 RYA DWS. Not only will we be bringing with us a host of best buys, including neoprene, safety equipment and accesories. We will also be dispalying the latest foils and wings from Armstrong, with speial DWS package deals, alongside this our Pro-Rider Scotty Stallman will be on hand to chat about the latest GA and Tabou developments and advice on kit. We look forwar to welcoming you to our stand, 275 next to the main stage."
Tickets are on sale now so don't miss out! with kids under 15 years go free! Book your tickets today Also, here at The OTC/SurfDoctor we have a unique discount code that we can give to you and you will to receive 10% off tickets. (RYA members and children can redeem free tickets.) Our code is RYAEX25076.
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