Membership FAQ

When do I need to renew my GWC membership?

The GWC membership runs for 12 months from date of payment.You will receive an automated email to remind you to renew your membership.

What are the benefits of GWC Membership?

$20m worldwide 3rd party public liability insurance for windsurfing at events/competitions or recreationally. Unfortunately this excludes USA and Canada.

How is the membership fee spent by GWC?

GWC aims to break even at the end of each year. An over view of a typical year in terms of income and expenditure is as follows:

Income:

• Event fees
• Membership fees
• Sponsorship
• Grants

Expenditure:

• Event safety costs, i.e. jetski or boat hire
• Other event costs, i.e. permits, trophies
• Insurance
• Affiliation fees
• Maintaining equipment, i.e.  training boards and rigs,trailer, marks
• Admin, i.e. website, online payment

Do I qualify for the insurance?

Anyone who is a GWC member qualifies for insurance, regardless of nationality or age.

Am I insured when I go on Holiday overseas?

The GWC insurance policy covers most overseas countries except for the United States of America and Canada. Please have a look at the Certificate of Insurance to ensure you're covered.

VERY IMPORTANT: GWC Public Liability Insurance is NOT a replacement for your normal holiday insurance.