IKO Profile

Leading the way for kiteboarders all over the world since 2001

Through the development of a professional network of affiliated kiteboarding centers and trained instructors and examiners, IKO provides a high quality level of teaching, with standards that are recognized and applied worldwide.

Its mission is to develop and promote the safe practice of kiteboarding, in relationship with national organizations and the industry. It is not only dedicated to continue developing kiteboarding by enhancing high quality standards, but also by creating interaction between all parties involved in the development of the sport for the benefit of all. Thanks to its status, it can adapt to the needs of an international market and to the local kiteboarding practices.

The IKO Network

The IKO Network to-date includes over 130 affiliated kiteboarding centers in 38 countries, plus 21 active IKO Examiners and roughly 4.000 active IKO Instructors. Since 2001, IKO has certified over 240.000 kiteboarders worldwide, with over 40.000 new kiteboarders certified each year.