Wingfoiling Instructor Training 2026
Would you like to share your wingfoil enthusiasm with others? At WingXperience you have the opportunity to take a wingfoil instructor training course — and you can start working as a wingfoil instructor.
Dates
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Wednesday 6 May: 17:00 – 21:00
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Wednesday 13 May: 17:00 – 21:00
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Wednesday 20 May: 17:00 – 21:00
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Wednesday 27 May: 17:00 – 21:00 (reserve evening)
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Location
Wingfoilschool WingXperience
Marina Muiderzand, Almere
Language
Dutch
About WingXperience & the Watersport Academy
Since 2022, we have been closely involved in developing the Wingfoiling Self-Reliance (Eigenvaardigheid) diploma pathway. We didn’t just put the content on paper — we also made it visually accessible through clear level videos.
In collaboration with a team of professionals, we also developed the Wingfoiling Instructor Training, which was successfully launched for the first time in 2024. This course falls under the Watersport Academy, the quality label for water sports diplomas.
Participation requirements
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Minimum age: 15 years
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Riding level: Wingfoil II
We ask participants to submit video footage of their skills in advance so we can assess whether their level is sufficient. Please note: the course does not focus on improving your personal riding skills.
Not sure about your level? Contact us. WingXperience can fully prepare you so you can join the course with confidence.
Email: info@wingxperience.com
Course content
The course focuses on the methodology and didactics of teaching wingfoiling. Topics include:
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Structure of the diploma pathway
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Wingfoil introduction (wingsurfing level 1)
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Wingfoiling level 2
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Wingfoiling level 3
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Wingfoiling level 4
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How to structure a wingsurf lesson
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How to structure a wingfoil lesson
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Equipment selection
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Weather & environment
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Methodological considerations
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Trial lesson as a teaching assessment
To make the course evenings as effective as possible, we ask you to do some preparation in advance. By creating and activating an account at https://watersportacademy.nl/ you can already view the competencies linked to the different levels.
Preparation
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Watersport CV (document you receive after registration to complete)
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Lesson plan for an introductory wingsurfing lesson (document you receive after registration to complete)
When do you receive the certificate?
A candidate receives the Instructor diploma once the four PVB assessments below have been completed according to the guidelines and pass standards. These standards can be found in the Watersport Academy Assessment Plan Instructor 3:
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PVB 3.1: Teaching lessons
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PVB 3.3: Organising activities
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PVB 3.4: Leading and managing sports staff
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PVB 3.5: Conducting skills assessments
Costs
€350 per person
After successfully completing the course, you will receive the diploma immediately. This diploma is recognised by the Watersportverbond and will be visible in your online portal at https://watersportacademy.nl/.
An internship period is not mandatory. However, we recommend gaining practical experience at a recognised school, such as Wingfoilschool WingXperience.
Download the instructor test plan here
Wingsurfing/wingfoiling
Difference between Wingsurfing & Wingfoiling
Wingsurfing is the basis for wingfoiling. The introduction lesson will always be a wingsurf lesson. Each participant gets his own inflatable board and wing. When wingsurfing you use the wing, this is an inflatable wing. With the wing you convert the wind into speed so that you can wingsurf over the water. When wing foiling we use a wingboard where we attach a so-called hydrofoil underneath. With the hydrofoil it enables you to come completely out of the water. This means you no longer have any resistance and you actually fly over the water! This is already possible with very light wind and makes wing foiling really spectacular.
Introduction lesson
Lesson method
From wing surfing to wing foiling
When teaching our wing foil lessons, we use the teaching method developed by WingXperience in collaboration with MB Pro Center, tailored to the RRD materials. The method is divided into six levels. Each level indicates what you should master to advance to the next. Our teaching method is recommended by the GWA (Global Wingsports Association).
Wingsurf 1
Wingbasics material and environment
How does the wind work
How to use the wing
How to get started on the board
Wingfoil 4
How do I stay safe and stable on the foil?
How to stay stable on the foil in any wind
Sailing upwind and downwind on the foil
Wingsurf 2
Wing basics on the water:
How to luff up
How to lose weight
How to cross (walk at altitude)
How to jibe and tack without foil
Wingfoil 5
Tacking / Jibing
How to make a jibe
How do you change tack?
Wingfoil 3
How do you get on the foil
The operation of a hydrofoil (theory)
"Pump" technology
How to get on the foil (practice)
Wingfoil 6
Freestyle (how to jump)
How do you jump
How to make a frontside 360
Freestyle jibes
Wingfoil beginner material
The Wingfoil & Wingsurf materials
We have selected the best materials to teach wingssurf and wingfoil. We have opted for inflatable boards. These are inflatable boards from the RRD brand, the boards are produced in such a way that you hardly notice that they are inflatable boards. The advantages of inflatable boards are mainly that they are lightweight and you hurt yourself much less in the event of a fall compared to a hardboard. We have the boards in different sizes:
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RRD Air Beluga140 litres
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RRD Air Beluga200 litres
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RRD Air Beluga235 litres
Because the boards have a lot of buoyancy, it is easier to learn the basics of wing surfing and wing foiling. You are more stable on the board and this gives you more confidence.
In the first lessons we work without Foil, this is wingsurfing. We always use the RRD Airbeluga 200 and 235 for this. Because these boards are equipped with the option to surf without Foil. When we make the step to wing foiling, we have again made conscious choices to learn foiling as familiar and safe as possible.
We use RRD's 2400 Universal SW Foil with a shorter mast of 50 cm. The advantage of starting with a large surface front wing of 2400cm2 is that you get a lot of lift. So it is easier to get on the Foil. The short mast ensures that you get used to the feeling of floating above the water. During all lessons with the Foil, the students wear a helmet. In both the wingsurf and wingfoil lessons, the students wear an orange lycra to be clearly visible on the water.
Do you want to know more about how the Foil works? Then we recommend the following article to read!
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