{"id":22070,"date":"2026-07-31T17:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/?p=22070"},"modified":"2026-07-31T17:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:25:10","slug":"biggest-belgian-downwinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/en\/biggest-belgian-downwinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium\u2019s Biggest Downwinder: 65 km along the Belgian coast. 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No lifts, no shortcuts. Just you, your kite and the entire Belgian coastline.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">That is the <strong>Belgium\u2019s Biggest Downwinder<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A unique challenge that\u2019s not just about adventure, but also about something much bigger. With this first edition, we\u2019re raising money for <strong>That's brilliant!<\/strong>, the organisation dedicated to promoting mental health among young people.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db2c4c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db2c4c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a36af31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a36af31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e5930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43e5930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.19.00.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22071\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.19.00.png 944w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.19.00-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.19.00-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.19.00-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6630127 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6630127\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ddf36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ddf36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Each participant not only takes on a sporting challenge, but also commits to at least <strong>\u20ac150 to be raised for Te Gek!<\/strong>. Every euro goes directly to charity. What\u2019s more, the top fundraisers stand a chance of winning great prizes.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Together, we\u2019re showing that the kitesurfing community is strong not only on the water, but off it as well.<\/p><p>The challenge<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><strong>Route:<\/strong> De Panne \u2192 Zeebrugge (approx. 65 km)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Optional stop-off:<\/strong> Ostend<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Wind window:<\/strong> September \u2013 October 2026<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Confirmation:<\/strong> 48 to 72 hours in advance, depending on the weather conditions<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Maximum:<\/strong> 200 riders<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When the perfect wind comes along, there\u2019s only one chance. That\u2019s when we set off.<\/p><p>Are you ready? \u2013 The Biggest Belgian Downwinder is a challenging event for experienced kitesurfers. That\u2019s why we ask that every participant:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>is at least 16 years old;<\/p><\/li><li><p>has been actively kitesurfing for at least 3 years;<\/p><\/li><li><p>can kitesurf for at least two hours non-stop;<\/p><\/li><li><p>is a member of a kite club affiliated to the WWSV;<\/p><\/li><li><p>material used that is no more than five years old;<\/p><\/li><li><p>is taking part with a buddy;<\/p><\/li><li><p>can safely return to the coast under their own steam if necessary.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Safety is always the top priority. That is why Offshore provides a professional safety organisation with boats, onshore support and close cooperation with the emergency services and the coastguard. Every rider is also issued with a compulsory high-visibility vest to ensure maximum visibility on the water.<\/p><p>How do you take part?<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Sign up and secure one of the 200 available places.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed, create your personal fundraising page.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Raise at least \u20ac150 for Te Gek!.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Wait for the wind\u2026 and be part of the biggest Belgian downwinder ever.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">This will be more than just a sporting event. It will be a day when the Belgian kitesurfing community comes together for an unforgettable challenge and a worthy charitable cause.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Are you ready to sail the length of the Belgian coast?<\/p><p>For more information, tickets and the full terms and conditions, please visit <strong>offshoremedia.be\/events\/downwinder<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-621ddcb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"621ddcb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f78603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3f78603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/offshore1\/2233803\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Register here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aeb033 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2aeb033\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d5171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"30d5171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.23.37-1024x405.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22076\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.23.37-1024x405.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.23.37-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.23.37-768x304.png 768w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.23.37-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/www.surfersparadise.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-31-om-17.23.37.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine this: you set off from De Panne, head for Zeebrugge and let the wind, waves and pure adrenaline carry you along for 65 kilometres. 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