Watersport Consultancy

Our team consists of experienced experts from various fields of the water and leisure sports industry. For over 20 years, we have been working together with our partners and clients worldwide to develop professional solutions and diverse offerings for hotels and watersports centers.

In close collaboration with leading manufacturers and international training organizations, we organize training and further education for staff, contribute to the development of new safety systems and innovative equipment, and create a wide range of teaching materials and educational resources.

Over the years, we have developed a deep understanding of which solutions can be universally applied to watersports businesses and when tailored, individual concepts are necessary. This diversity – the different locations, requirements, target groups, and external conditions – inspires and motivates us to create the best possible concept for every challenge we encounter.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Spot Checks and Products

The success of any watersports center largely depends on fully utilizing the opportunities offered by the specific location and spot – and perhaps even more importantly, recognizing which activities are unsuitable for the prevailing conditions. This initial and critical analysis not only impacts the product range but also influences equipment orders, budgets, staffing levels, qualifications, and much more. An external, unbiased perspective on the situation is particularly important during this analysis and often helps avoid failures and the associated costs later on.

  • Analysis of external conditions
  • Development of a customized product range
  • Equipment needs assessment and manufacturer recommendations
  • Development of safety concepts for submission to authorities

Human Resources

Well-trained and motivated employees are an essential component of any successful watersports center and, at the same time, one of the most time-consuming and challenging tasks for management. Particularly in the tourism and leisure industry, employee turnover is a significant issue, requiring constant attention to ensure smooth operations.

For many years, we have actively collaborated with leading international training organizations, developed training and continuing education programs for watersports instructors, created teaching materials, and established connections with global databases and job boards. It would be misleading to claim that finding good staff is easy because of these efforts, but it is certainly easier than trying without such networks.

  • Development of a product-specific, seasonal staffing needs analysis
  • Assistance in finding employees for every position in a watersports operation
  • Training and international certification of watersports instructors
  • International certification of stations, with access to teaching aids and materials
  • Access to certification systems for students
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Management Trainings

Watersports centers and similar leisure businesses are often located in some of the most beautiful places on Earth, where others come to vacation and enjoy the sea and nature undisturbed. However, the remote locations of these operations can make it challenging for long-term employees to engage professionally with other watersports managers or head coaches or to participate in professional development programs.

This exchange with others is essential to avoid having to learn every lesson the hard way or to identify and act on trends in a timely manner. Our management training programs focus on addressing this issue, ensuring that participants benefit from the experiences of others and stay informed about new developments.

  • Online management meetings and experience sharing with other station managers
  • Management training for aspiring managers (budgeting, team leadership, regulatory compliance, insurance, etc.)
  • Profitability analyses

Experience

Our Team has been involved in opening and managing Watersport Centers for Hotels, Touroperators and Travelagencies and other professional players in the Industry for more than 25 years now. We opened and managed Centers in Germany, Spain, the Maldives, Egypt, Greece, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Turkey, the Canary Islands, Morocco, Saint Lucia, Cabarete, Tunesia and Mauritius.

We organised Events and Clinics for our Partners in all of the Countries mentioned above as well as in Sri Lanka, Maui/Hawaii, Thailand, Antigua, Netherlands and the Bahamas.

We´re the Co-Author of Kiteboarding Books, as well as of the biggest E-Learning System for Watersports Instructors worldwide. We´re part of the Management Board of the VDWS International, one of biggest Watersportsorganisations for professionally working Instructors all over the world.

Our longterm Partners are:

  • VDWS International
  • ION CLUB 
  • DUOTONE 
  • ION ESSENTIALS
  • BOARDER CENTERS
  • CARIBBEAN KITE CRUISE

For more detailed references on our expertise on certain topics please contact us.