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VDWS International

VDWS

International training association for water sports

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 water sports schools.

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  • Level 1 seminar / professional
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Windsurfing

Sailing

Kite Instructor

Wingboarding

SUP

VDWS-TV

Visit us on our Youtube channel. There are many great things to discover.

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Watersports Center

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Wassersportcentrum Aartalsee

  • Binnengewässer - Aartalsee

Region

May – October

Season

  • Windsurfing
  • SUP

Easy Kite

  • Binnengewässer - Achensee

Region

May – October

Season

  • Kitesurfing

Surf & Kitemotion Centre

  • Rotes Meer

Region

all-season

Season

  • Windsurfing
  • Kitesurfing
  • Wingfoiling
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Direct links

SafetyTool

Enjoy the protection of our insurance when practicing the water sport of your dreams.

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Basic Licence

More information about the basic licenses and its cards for the individual water sports.

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ProShop

Browse our product catalog or purchase water sports equipment and learning materials.

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Jobs

Ready for something new? Find your dream job among international vacancies.

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News

VDWS Wear // Limited Jubilee Edition

Order your VDWS Wear today! Even after boot 2024, it's still easy...

QAW Press Statement

The three major watersports associations, the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV), the Association of German Sailing Schools (VDS) and the Association of German Watersports Schools (VDWS) have comprehensively reviewed, adapted and updated the guidelines of their quality criteria as part of the…

In memory of Thomas Weinhardt

It is with great sadness and deep respect that we say farewell to our Honorary Chairman, Thomas Weinhardt, who passed away on 12.11.2024 after a long and serious illness.