WOODKIT.PRO · Instructor Certification Program
Tarifa
Founding Summit
The first cohort of certified instructors in the Weber Standard.
Tarifa, Andalucía — last week of September 2026.
Tarifa, Andalucía — last week of September 2026.
Cohort 01 · September 2026
Tarifa · Andalucía
10 places only
The Standard
What is the Weber Standard
The Weber Standard is a single, verifiable benchmark: a complete hollow Paulownia surfboard — built from a WOODKIT CNC frame, to specification, in 3 days. Not approximately 3 days. Not "a weekend." Three days, with precision, repeatability, and zero improvisation on the structural outcome.
A certified instructor doesn't just know how to build. They know how to guide others through the process, manage group dynamics, hold the timeline, and deliver the same result regardless of the participant's starting level.
A certified instructor doesn't just know how to build. They know how to guide others through the process, manage group dynamics, hold the timeline, and deliver the same result regardless of the participant's starting level.
3
Days · The Method
10
Places · Cohort 01
1×
Per year · Same location
The 3 Days
What happens at the Summit
Day 01
Frame & Structure
- Kit inspection and component logic
- CNC frame assembly and tolerances
- Structural checkpoints
- Common failure points
Day 02
Rails, Skin & Shaping
- Paulownia panel work
- Rail construction and fairing
- Glassing sequence
- Guiding others through error
Day 03
Finish & Certification
- Sanding, finish and fin setup
- Instructor assessment
- Certification and numbered object
- Platform registration
What's Included
Program contents
Included
- 3-day summit with David Weber
- All materials and kit used during build
- Lunches, coffee and water on-site
- Weber Standard certification
- Numbered physical credential object
- Certified Instructor badge on platform
- Access to instructor resources and SOPs
Not included
- Travel to Tarifa
- Accommodation (see Option B)
- Dinners (except group dinner in Option B)
- Resin, consumables and finishing materials
Pricing
Two options
Who can apply
Prerequisites
The Tarifa Summit is not an introduction to building. It is a certification of mastery and teaching ability. Candidates must have already built at least one complete board and understand the full process before arriving.
Mandatory: completion of David Weber's online builder course is required before applying. The course provides the foundational knowledge and process understanding that the summit builds upon. Candidates who have not completed the course will not be considered for Cohort 01.
The Instructor
David Weber
David Weber
Master Shaper · Weber Standard Author
20+ years building hollow wooden surfboards. Creator of the Weber Standard — the benchmark for 3-day hollow board construction. David runs the Cohort 01 summit personally, alongside two technical assistants. He evaluates not only technical execution but the ability to guide, explain and maintain the standard under real workshop conditions.
Application
Apply for Cohort 01
Places are limited to 10. Applications are reviewed individually. Submitting this form does not guarantee a place — you will receive a confirmation within 5 business days.
First name
Last name
Email
Country of residence
Have you completed David Weber's online builder course?
Boards built (approximate)
Preferred option
Why do you want to certify? (2–4 sentences)
Applications are reviewed in order of submission. If the cohort is full, you will be added to the waitlist for Cohort 02 (2027).
