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Get your Kitesurfing or Wing Foiling license

How to get your kitesurfing or Wing Foiling license?

It’s the question people ask when starting this sport. A license is mandatory and is not included in the course fee. It will cover you for specific civil liability (CL) in case of damage to others (bodily injury or property damage), for this high-risk sport. For personal injuries, you’ll need to get personal accident coverage (PA) if you wish.

The license can be obtained online or through our secretary Claire before the first lesson.

There are 2 federations that issue licenses for kitesurfing and Wing Foiling:

French Sailing Federation FFVoile

Get your FFV license

FFVoile Licenses : Suggested for kiters keen to learn kitesurfing and practice year-round! And for kiters who practice sailing! Our Club Number is 83S06

FFV license typeAnnual priceMedical certificateWho is it for
Sailing passport€14.50Not mandatoryIdeal for courses lasting more than two days, non-consecutive lessons, and year-round supervised activities. For minors, a health declaration form must be completed by the legal guardian and brought on the first day of the course. Parental authorization is also required for minors.
License with kite liability insurance€72.00 adult · €33.00 youthMandatoryMotivated kiters eager to learn kitesurfing and ride year-round, as well as kiters who practice sailing. This license also provides coverage for sailing activities.

French Free Flight Federation (FFVL)

FFVL Licenses: Suggested for kitesurfers who practice paragliding! Our Club Number is 01962.

FFV license typeMedical certificateInsurance options availableWho is it for
FFVL licenseMandatoryPersonal accident insurance + repatriation assistance (optional), legal protection, and other coverage (see FFVL.FR)Kitesurfers who also practice paragliding

Here is the mandatory 2026 license application form to fill out and bring on the first day of class.

Here is the mandatory 2026 health questionnaire form for minors to fill out and bring on the first day of class.

Below is the medical certificate form for adults only for an annual license.

If you choose the FFVoile license, the medical certificate is mandatory only for the adult annual license; remember to have it completed by your doctor before your arrival!

To conclude, you’ll always find a license that suits your kiting! Simply prepare your medical documents in advance if needed, so on the first day of your kitesurfing course, formalities will be even quicker!! Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Ariane Imbert

Founder & coach of the school

The Spot Kitecenter & Wingcenter

  • 5x French Champion
  • 2x Vice World Champion (Master)
  • French Foil Team Coach
The Spot Kite & Wing Center kitesurf and wingfoil school in Hyeres open all year round
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