AWSI-Association of Wind & Water Sports Industries

AWSI-Association of Wind & Water Sports Industries AWSI promotes the advancement and sustainability of the wind and water sport industries.

06/22/2026

Here’s to all the Dads taking time off the water to get the next generation on the water.

Get stoked! AWSI Expo returns to Hood River September 9th - 11th, 2026! 💨 🌊 Join the ultimate industry-only event for wind + watersports professionals. Experience the latest gear on the water on the Columbia River Gorge alongside the people who make this industry what it is 🌊. Whether you’re a retailer, coach, school, or media—this is your event.

🔹 Outdoor waterfront venue
🔹 Leading brands and exhibitors
🔹 Daily brand presentations
🔹 On-the-water gear demos
🔹 Industry-only parties + AWSI Awards
🔹 Face-to-face access to the designers and innovators shaping the future of the sport

This is a trade-only event, closed to the public through Friday. A valid membership is required to attend.

Visit our website for full details and applications.
Questions? [email protected]

05/10/2026

2025 AWSI EXPO, a look back. Grom chats with Kyle at Cedrus to learn what it was like growing a brand with the help of contacts made and exposure during the AWSI EXPO. Stayed tuned for updates on how you can join this industry only event as an attendee in 2026! Learn more about the AWSI and becoming a member at https://windkitesup.org/.

04/30/2026

2025 AWSI EXPI, a look back. checks in with John from during last year’s expo to learn how he feels about shops supporting local watersports events plus how it feels to be a local shop welcoming the wind and watersports industry to Hood River.

04/06/2026

🌊 💨 Get stoked! AWSI Expo returns to Hood River September 9th - 11th, 2026! 💨 🌊

Join the ultimate industry-only event for wind + watersports professionals. Experience the latest gear on the water on the Columbia River Gorge alongside the people who make this industry what it is 🌊. Whether you’re a retailer, coach, school, or media—this is your event.

🔹 Outdoor waterfront venue
🔹 Leading brands and exhibitors
🔹 Daily brand presentations
🔹 On-the-water gear demos
🔹 Industry-only parties + AWSI Awards
🔹 Face-to-face access to the designers and innovators shaping the future of the sport

We’re excited to welcome both returning and new exhibitors. Booth spaces are limited and assigned first-come, first-served, with priority for returning exhibitors—so don’t wait.

📌 Exhibitor Deadlines:

• Applications Open Now
• Deposit Deadline: April 28, 2026

Attendees, your turn is coming up:

• Registration Opens: May 1, 2026
• Registration Closes: August 26, 2026

Please note: Online badge registration is currently closed on Eventbrite.

This is a trade-only event, closed to the public through Friday. A valid membership is required to attend.

Visit our website for full details and applications.
Questions? [email protected]

Lock in your booth, plan your trip, and we’ll see you on the water.

03/30/2026

2025 AWSI EXPO, a look back. checks in with Bobby Johnston at to learn what it was like to be the first brand to take home the AWSI Award for Most Innovative Product of the Year for their new one lock system. Comment in which product you think will be taking home this award in 2026.

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