Offshore Downwind.
65 km on the North Sea is not a casual day out. Here's what it takes — and what we've built to support you.
65km. Full Coast.
- •Start: De Panne → Finish: Zeebrugge
- •Distance: ±65 km along the Belgian coast
- •200 riders maximum – limited spots available
- •September 2026 (weather window)
- •Rest stop in Ostend
- •Supporting Te Gek! and youth mental health awareness
- •Minimum fundraising commitment: €150 per participant
- •One unforgettable downwinder connecting the entire Belgian coastline
Offshore Downwind 2026 is a wrap.
Together we raised €28,000 for Te Gek! while kitesurfing the full Belgian coast.
What's in your ticket.
For €65, your ticket covers everything you need to focus on the ride.
- 01
Safety team
Professional safety crew on the water and on land throughout the event.
- 02
Gear support
Help with equipment issues and logistics along the route.
- 03
Official lycra
Mandatory event lycra for visibility and identification.
- 04
Finish event
A small gathering at the finish to celebrate the crossing.
We need riders who are ready.
These are non-negotiable. They exist to keep you and your buddy safe.
Age
Minimum 16 years
Experience
Minimum 3 years active kitesurfing
Endurance
Proven ability to kite 2+ hours non-stop
Watersport insurance
Have an insurance policy for watersport with WWSV or equivalent
Equipment
Gear no older than 5 years on registration date
Buddy system
Every rider needs a named buddy; mutual safety monitoring throughout
Lycra
Offshore will provide mandatory lycra's for visibility and identification
Communication
Waterproof phone case; phone on person at all times
Self-rescue
Must be able to return to shore independently if unable to continue
Safety first. Always.
- 01Professional safety crew on water and beach throughout the event.
- 02Buddy system — every rider monitors their partner.
- 03Self-rescue ability required — we support, but you must be capable.
- 04Close collaboration with lifeguards and coastguard.
Four steps.
- 01
Buy your ticket
Secure one of 200 spots. Registration closes when full.
- 02
Setup your fundraising campaign
Once you secured your spot you will receive a confirmation email with your ticket and an email with information on how to setup your own Fundraising page.
- 03
Reach €150 minimum
€150 fundraising target per participant. Share with your network. Every euro goes directly to youth mental health.
- 04
Show up when the wind calls
We monitor conditions September and alert all registered riders. One shot. All 65 km.
The top fundraiser wins.
1st Place
Kitemana giftcard €200 + mystery gift
2nd Place
Kitemana giftcard €100 + mystery gift
3rd Place
Kitemana giftcard €50 + mystery gift
Backed by the best.
Any Questions?
We monitor conditions daily and alert all registered riders as soon as a viable wind window opens. If the season passes without conditions, Offshore will find a new window or substitute the event with a similar concept.
Participants should be capable to return back to the start point on their own. A safety crew will be ready on and of the water in case of emergency.
Yes. Professional safety boats run the route, with land-based teams at start and finish.
The fundraising minimum must be reached before the event date. If you're short, reach out — we'll help you push.
You arrange your own buddy and inform offshore before the event. We can connect solo riders via our community channel.
Side Shore Surfers has dedicated parking. Full details sent two weeks before the event.
We give 48–72 hour notice once the wind forecast confirms.
Offshore supplies the official event lycra to all registered riders. You bring your own kite, bar, board, harness, and wetsuit.
We'll do our best to organise the downwinder in the weekend, and that's our clear preference. But since it all depends on wind and weather, we can't guarantee it. If conditions leave us with only one good window and it falls on a weekday, the event could take place then instead. To improve the odds of a weekend date, we're also considering extending the event window into October.
Get Your Ticket.
Limited to 200 riders. Wind window: September – October 2026.
Get your ticket →
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