For beginners, more advanced learners and experts

Verband Deutscher Wassersport Schulen

The VDWS stands for a coordinated system of services for all aspects of water sports - especially wind sports. The focus of our activities is the training of water sports instructors, the support of water sports schools, the implementation of high quality standards in training, the maintenance and further development of the basic license system, the offer of both services and products and the representation of the interests of water sports instructors and watersports schools.

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The VDWS offers customized courses for beginners, advanced learners, and experts—perfect for anyone who wants to turn their passion for windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoiling, sailing, or SUP into a career.

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Do you already have a SafetyTool insurance to insure your rental or owned equipment?


Good news for our instructors: The VDWS and the Dutch Watersportverbond now mutually recognize each other’s instructor qualifications, effective immediately.


From now on, you can easily contact us via WhatsApp. Whether you have questions about courses, schedules, or general information — we’ll reply as quickly as possible.


Summer is coming to an end, which makes it the perfect time to start training or furthering your education!