InterSands is an international association dedicated to the development and professionalization of sandboarding and sandskiing, exciting sports practiced on majestic sand dunes. Our main mission is to promote the safety and growth of these sports by setting safety standards, organizing high-level competition, and providing training and resources to athletes and enthusiasts around the world. In addition, InterSands works closely with organizations, local communities and authorities to ensure a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach when carrying out these unique activities in the sand dunes.
Sandboarding is a sport practiced in sand dunes with enough of an incline to allow the sandboard to slide downward. When practiced professionally, the sport is similar to snowboarding.
The sport has its origins in professional skiing and was developed in Australia and Germany in the 1950s. Sand skiing originated in South America thanks to the Swiss Laurent Bernhard (member of our organization).
