The IKO is using this experience to ensure the same quality to wingers in the IWO, at all levels: from riders to Instructors and Examiners.
We are the International Wingfoil Organization (IWO), the world’s leading wingfoil organization, founded by professional wingfoil instructors with more than 20 years of experience in watersports education. The IWO was founded in the spring of 2022 by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO), which has trained and certified more than 16,000 instructors and 650,000 kiters across the world o
17/08/2026
Ready to take the next step in your wingfoil journey? 🌊
If you're an experienced wingfoiler without an instructor certification, the IWO Instructor Training Course is your pathway to becoming a certified professional.
Learn proven teaching methods, strengthen your safety knowledge and gain the skills to confidently guide the next generation of wingfoilers.
Turn your experience into a career. Join the IWO Instructor Training Course. ⚡
15/08/2026
Affiliate your school with IWO and open the door to new opportunities 🌊
Becoming an IWO-affiliated center allows your school to offer professional training programs, strengthen its reputation and access specialized safety resources.
You will also be able to use IWO branding as a mark of credibility and commitment to international teaching standards.
Grow your school, support your instructors and become part of a global wingfoil network. ⚡
13/08/2026
Save the date! 📅🌊
The next IWO Wingfoil Instructor Training Course is coming to Tarifa, one of the world's most iconic wingfoil destinations.
Join us from 31 August to 4 September 2026 for five days of professional training focused on teaching methodology, safety, practical instruction and instructor development.
📍 Tarifa, Spain
📅 31 Aug – 4 Sept 2026
👤 IWO Examiner: Dominique Brayer
Take the next step toward becoming an IWO Certified Wingfoil Instructor. ⚡
10/08/2026
Safety starts before you even enter the water. 🌊
A few moments of preparation can make a big difference during your session. Before launching, always identify a safe landing area downwind in case the wind changes or you need to come back to shore sooner than expected.
Having a clear exit plan helps you stay calm, make better decisions and handle unexpected situations with confidence.
Ride prepared. Ride safe. ⚡
05/08/2026
🌴Become a Certified Wingfoil Instructor!
Ready to turn your passion for wingfoiling into a profession? Our Instructor Training Course (ITC) provides in-depth training, ensuring you're well-prepared to inspire the next generation of wingfoilers. Join us and become a certified instructor!
27/07/2026
Do I need to be an expert rider to join the Instructor Training Course? 🌊
No. You do not need to be a pro, but you should already have solid wingfoil skills and feel confident on the water.
The course is designed for experienced riders who want to learn how to teach safely, structure lessons and guide students with confidence.
Strong riding is the starting point. Professional teaching is what you build next. ⚡
23/07/2026
How to become an IWO Instructor? 🌊
There are different pathways depending on your background and current certifications.
If you are a wingfoiler without an instructor certification, you can join the IWO Instructor Training Course, which includes online self-study and 5 days of in-person training with an IWO Examiner.
If you are already an IKO Instructor or a certified wingfoil instructor from another organization, you may be eligible for a specific certification or equivalency pathway.
Find your path, build your teaching skills and take the next step toward becoming an IWO certified instructor. ⚡
20/07/2026
Join the IWO family and turn your wingfoil skills into a career! 🌊
If wingfoiling is more than just a hobby for you, it could be the start of a professional path.
With IWO, experienced riders can develop the teaching skills, safety knowledge and structure needed to become certified wingfoil instructors.
Take your passion further and become part of a global wingfoil community. ⚡
16/07/2026
Affiliate your school with IWO 🌊
Bring international standards, structured progression and professional wingfoil education to your center.
By becoming an IWO affiliated school, you can offer recognized training, support rider development and connect your school with a global network of watersports professionals.
Grow your school. Train with structure. Be part of the IWO community. ⚡
13/07/2026
structured path to learn, improve and grow professionally.
From recreational riders to certified instructors, we help every wingfoiler progress with safety, confidence and international standards. ⚡