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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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News

VDWS Wear // Limited Jubilee Edition

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

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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…

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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.

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