JWA, the Japan Windsurfing Association, is the official governing body for windsurfing in Japan. As a member of the Japan Sailing Federation (JSAF) and the International Windsurfing Association (IWA), JWA is the official national authority for windsurfing in the country. With approximately 1,300 members, including university students affiliated with the Japan University Board Sailing Federation (JUBF), JWA aims to