The Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) and the International Windsurfing Association (IWA) are pleased to confirm an enhanced phase of cooperation, marking a further step towards stronger alignment across the global windsurfing community.
Under this collaboration, the IWA will provide administrative support to the PWA, helping to improve operational efficiency and support a more streamlined approach to event coordination and governance. This development builds on the existing relationship between the two organisations and reflects a shared commitment to supporting athletes, organisers, and stakeholders at every level of the sport.
The PWA will continue in its role as an Associate Member of the IWA, with both organisations recognising the value of closer coordination and open collaboration in shaping the future of windsurfing.
By combining their experience and resources, the PWA and IWA aim to help create a more connected and sustainable structure for the sport, benefiting both professional competition and athlete development pathways.
Both organisations look forward to continuing this cooperation and exploring further opportunities to strengthen collaboration across the windsurfing world.
About the Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA)
The Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) is the official world tour for professional windsurfing, organising international competitions across multiple disciplines. The PWA showcases the highest level of the sport, providing a platform for elite athletes and promoting windsurfing to a global audience.
About the International Windsurfing Association (IWA)
The International Windsurfing Association (IWA) supports the global development and coordination of windsurfing, working with class associations, event organisers, and World Sailing. It plays a key role in class management, competition frameworks, and connecting pathways from grassroots participation through to international competition.
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