What is Aqua Walking?

Longe Côte

Aqua Walking, or Longe Côte, started at the northern French coast in Dunkirk and is increasingly popular on our coastline as well. This relatively new sport already has about 30,000 practicioners in France.

You walk chest deep in the water, nicely parallel with the shoreline, in a sportive & amicable setting. It's a unique form of fitness, a true wellness experience for body and mind! 


WHY IS IT SO MUCH FUN?

  • Full-body training: due to the water's resistance, you activate your legs, arms, back, and core - without heavy impact.
  • Very joint-friendly: the upward buoyancy results in soft strain. Ideal to get active again after an injury as well.
  • Power of Nature: You are literally in the midst of the elements - current, tides, silt views - and you feel the energy of the ocean with every step.

WHY IS IT SO MUCH FUN?

  • Full-body training: due to the water's resistance, you activate your legs, arms, back, and core - without heavy impact.
  • Very joint-friendly: the upward buoyancy results in soft strain. Ideal to get active again after an injury as well.
  • Power of Nature: You are literally in the midst of the elements - current, tides, silt views - and you feel the energy of the ocean with every step.

FOR WHOM?

Whether you want to boost your fitness, support your recovery, or if you're just looking for a refreshing activity in nature: longe côte is suitable for everyone. And by walking in the ocean, you train your body ánd mind in a suprisingly effective way.

As a member of Surfing Elephant, you can participate in the weekly sessions for free. During the session you can use a club wetsuit if needed and of course you can shower nice and warm and change in the changing rooms afterwards.

You are not a member, but you want to try out Aqua Walking? That's possible! We organise occasional initiations and communicate the dates via our social media and newsletter. You can then subscribe via ikwatersport.be. A session costs 5 euros/pp.

MORE INFO ON MEMBERSHIP


WHEN & HOW?

  • Weekly on Sundays, timing dependent on the tide and current
  • Ad hoc sessions during the week, depending on the interest and weather conditions
  • During the period March-October
  • Participants form a whatsapp group and are requested to subscribe via polls. Depending on the number of participants, we provide instructors. Only members can participate!

 


Veelgesteld vragen over Aqua Walking

Can I also participate to the aqua walking sessions if I'm not a member of Surfing Elephant?

Non-members can participate in the initiation sessions which are occasionally organised at 5 euros/pp per session. You can then get to know the sport and feel if it's your thing or not! When you're hooked, you can start a membership and become a full-blown member of the Longe Côte Club.


Which membership should I choose in order to participate in the Aqua Walking sessions?

When you choose to become a member, you'll need a basic individual membership in order to participate in the aqua walking sessions for free. You can indicate "longe côte" in the subscription form under "sport" and enjoy the other advantages of a membership: insurance, use of showers/changing rooms, 10% discount in the bar and free use of the wetsuit during the aqua walking session.


Can I use a wetsuit from the club?

As a member, you have a discount on the rent of a wetsuit and other gear, but specifically for the aqua walking sessions, you can use a wetsuit for free indeed needed.




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