REAL wins AWSI School of the Year | Austin Leder wins AWSI Coach of the Year
It’s a big day in windsports instruction! Our mission statement at REAL since 2001 has always been “We Make New Riders Every Day”. REAL Zero to Hero Camps are ranked among Outside Magazine’s “Top 10 Adventure Camps in the World.” REAL pioneered using PWCs for on water instruction with our “On the Fly” coaching techniques. Kiteboarding Magazine voted REAL founders Trip Forman and Matt Nuzzo among the “Top 10 Most Influential Kiteboarders in the History of the Sport”, based on REAL’s instructional programs and how many students have been introduced to their lifelong passions through them.
REAL wins AWSI School of the Year
REAL voted Top School in North America by the American Wind + Watersports Industry. All of REAL’s instructional programs have been developed in-house. Our REAL Lesson and Camp programs are unique to REAL and can only be found here at REAL in Cape Hatteras or through our Offsite Coaching program. Each of our highly talented coaches has left their mark by adding their input and experiences.
BIG CONGRATS to all of our coaches, and lesson center/rental shop staff, for winning AWSI School of the Year! This is a huge accomplishment and we are very proud of you!
Austin Leder wins the AWSI Coach of the Year
Austin has been coaching with us at REAL since 2014. Austin specializes in kiteboarding, and all disciplines of foiling instruction. Austin coaches here at REAL in Cape Hatteras, and is also available for custom offsite coaching trips.
Austin was also a big part of our REAL Chicama 2025 trip and is already signed up to guide and coach REAL Chicama 2026. Watch and learn with Austin, as he breaks down the best wing foiling gear for Chicama HERE.
Then there’s Leder’s personal riding. Austin kites and foils at a very high level. Sometimes so high there’s time for two kite loops on the way down. Insane riding doesn’t necessarily equate to great coaching, but Austin is one of the rare individuals who can combine them both.
BIG CONGRATS to Austin for a job beyond well done! We’re super proud of you and so stoked on your well-deserved recognition!!
For more information on learning with REAL: Kite, Surf & Foil, contact a REAL Pro at 252-987-6000 or email REALpro@realwatersports.com. “We Make New Riders Every Day” means we’re ready for you!