Windsurf is a concrete instrument of freedom. With a windsurf our people escaped from east Germany and Cuba . We condemn the unprovoked Russian invasion and support the Ukrainian people.

The IWA reminds that the main sports role is to educate youth on the need to respect others liberty and independence and to tolerate diversity.

The IWA will indefinitely not be sanctioning championships to be held in Russia. We believe a government can only survive if it enjoys considerable support from its people and have therefore reached out to World Sailing in order to approve a ban for all Russian athletes to international IWA sanctioned events.

UPDATE - IOC recommends no participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials

Next year the Multivan Windsurf Cup, Germanys highest windsurfing series will get more spectacular and much easier to follow. The overlap between the different racing disciplines is removed and Germany will focus on a spectacular slalom format. ......( more )

Foiling has not been around for long in our sport, but one person is proving to be an unstoppable force. Nicolas Goyard has shown that when it comes to foiling, he is the Champion. From the Olympic Class through professional tour and, of course, to the Formula Windsurfing Class, Nico has won it all. This year’s defense of the title from Silvaplana was not an easy task, however. ......( more )

The Multivan Windsurf Cup is the highest national windsurfing series in Germany. The regattas are embraced by huge events that can easily withstand the comparison with many world cups. Competitors from foreign countries are not only allowed but very welcome at the regatta. Many athletes from different countries regularly take the chance to challenge the German windsurfing elite. Now the dates for next years tour have been published. In 2022 the series consists out of five events on some of the most beautiful beaches in Germany. ......( more )

Lake Garda - the most legendary inland sailing spot in the world in a stunning location, has welcomed yet again the Techno293 Class. This time it was special, as we had 300 competitors from Asia, Africa and Europe and being a Junior and Youth Class, it meant it was a first major event for many of the sailors coming to Torbole. ......( more )

From 20 to 22 October, as a prologue event to the Techno 293OD World Championships in Torbole, Italy, an International Wind Foil One Design Championship has demonstrated the bright future in store for the discipline. ......( more )