The International Windsurfing Association was formed in January 2001 to unite the sport of windsurfing, and to provide a focal point for information, and a central administration for competitive windsurfing.

Objectives

To promote the sport of windsurfing in all disciplines.
To represent the interests of the World Sailing Windsurfing Classes
To organise first class competition for all windsurfing classes
To co-ordinate class activities with one international calendar
To further co operation between international classes
To encourage development of all age groups and levels
To protect and represent the interests of windsurfers worldwide