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Frequently Asked Questions Beach House

BLOW does not yet have a year-round permit. This means that we build up and down every season. We are closed in winter. We are open from mid-March to the end of October. Then you are welcome every day from 09:00 am!

No need to call. Reservations are easy and fast via Formitable. A handy tool that allows you to reserve your table with just a few clicks.

AND! Our four-legged friends are welcome all year round on the beach and in our shop. Woof woof 🐾🐶

BLOW is best reached by car! Parking is no problem at our beach tent, park the car on Machiel Vrijenhoeklaan. From the parking lot it is another 5 to 10 minutes through the dunes. An exemption can be requested for the delivery of wedding supplies, which allows cars to drive to the beach tent.

We always take guests' allergies into account. On our menu you can see exactly which dishes contain nuts, gluten or other allergy-sensitive ingredients. We also have a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes, and we are happy to help you choose! Furthermore, we always like to inform you about dietary requirements when booking, so that we can provide a suitable alternative in time.

We store all found items behind the bar. Lost something? Please report this to the BLOW staff. If it is/is found, we will contact you immediately 

If you have found something on the terrace, you can also hand it in at the bar or with one of our staff. 

It takes real planning to organize such chaos

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS EVENTS

An event at BLOW starts with 15 guests and can be organized for up to 500 guests. Go bigger? Then BLOW must be rented in full. This is of course also possible!

BLOW is a unique, open-air location where we work together to create something beautiful. With years of experience in organizing the most diverse events, you can trust that all plans are taken care of down to the last detail, regardless of the weather. We always have a plan B and C!

This depends on the size of the event! Of course, our event managers are available for you at all times. They understand better than anyone how important planning and organization are for you. With years of experience in organizing events, you can count on us knowing which details to pay attention to. We are only satisfied when everything is 100% right for you.

BLOW is best reached by car! Parking is no problem at our beach tent, park the car on Machiel Vrijenhoeklaan. From the parking lot it is another 5 to 10 minutes through the dunes. An exemption can be requested for the delivery of wedding supplies, which allows cars to drive to the beach tent.

Most parties at BLOW go on until about 1 o'clock in the morning. But the party can of course continue longer on request!

You will find Holiday Park Kijkduin within walking distance of BLOW. Various accommodations can be booked here in the middle of nature and dunes. Make sure you reserve your stay on time. In high season the park fills up quickly.

There is also the option to book a Kijkduin Beach House. These modern, luxurious cottages are also within walking distance of BLOW. The veranda of the houses borders directly on the beach.

Even though we are of course the best kept secret on the beach in The Hague, we are also quite busy. We recommend that you reserve a date at least 9 months in advance. This is how you avoid disappointments!

Can you see them flying yet? We are here for you 🙂

Frequently asked questions Kitesurfing school

Learning to kitesurf without a kitesurfing lesson is extremely dangerous and difficult. We at BLOW Kitesurf School strongly advise against this. Compare it to snowboarding down a steep slope without experience. Besides the fact that it is terrifying, you also run the risk of a terrible accident. Kitesurfing lessons make kitesurfing less dangerous and painful. There are also a number of other advantages:
  • Learning kite surfing is a super fun process
  • You learn kitesurfing faster
  • You do not need your own stuff
  • You learn to estimate risks
  • And during the kitesurf lesson (s) you will get to know a lot of new people
Most of the accidents that happen in the kitesurfing world happen to 99% by beginners who think they do not need kitesurfing and therefore make the most crucial mistakes. By taking kitesurfing lessons at a good kitesurfing school with experienced instructors, you ensure yourself safe, personal and especially fun kitesurfing lessons.

You can not learn kite surfing in 1 kitesurfing lessons. From our experience we see that novice kitesurfers need about 3 to 5 kitesurfing lessons to get a good grip on kite surfing. It is important that you learn not only the practice but also the theory so that you can always kite safely and independently.

BLOW is open from April 1 to October 31. Your kitesurfing lessons are valid for 365 days except November - March. Make sure you schedule them on time. It is advisable to start lessons early in the year and schedule them in quick succession so that you can kitesurf independently as quickly as possible.

Without wind it is not possible to learn kite surfing, because a minimum number of knots is needed to keep a kite in the air. On the other hand, there is a maximum of the number of knots to safely provide kitesurfing lessons. On average, 70% of the lessons will continue!

  • Minimum wind: 10 nodes (3bft)
  • Maximum wind: 30 knots (6-7bft)

This always depends on the experience and weight of the student and the components that we want to teach the student.

"If a kite surf lesson does not go ahead, we always contact (e-mail, telephone, SMS) with our students so they do not come for nothing."

Kitesurfing remains an extreme sport and you can make it as crazy as you want. Compare it to snowboarding, everyone young and old does it in their own safe way. Kitesurfing is very similar to this, make sure you stay within your own 'comfort zone', start slowly with sailing back and forth, that's already fantastic.
Taking kitesurfing lessons is an important step in this. This is how you learn to kitesurf safely and responsibly. The way BLOW Kitesurf School teaches is by applying a step-by-step methodology. You set the pace. In addition, we use the latest and safest materials so that we can rely 100% on our material.
We are convinced that everyone can learn to kitesurf and that it will become the #1 popular sport in the Netherlands! We see it every day, everyone can learn it: kids aged 10 to grandfathers aged 70!

We have three standard parts of the day in which we teach: morning (09:00), afternoon (13:00) and evening (17:00). But if you have a special request, you can always contact us and we try to be as flexible as possible!

You should always pay attention to the following points when you want to follow safe and good kitesurfing lessons. Not every kitesurfing school attaches great importance to safety & quality.

  1.  Certified kitesurfing school
    Please note that kitesurfing schools are certified according to the leading quality marks: IKO/ VDWS/ NKV. BLOW Kitesurfschool is certified as 1 of the 6 IKO kitesurf centers in the Netherlands.

  2. Experienced Instructors
    Do the instructors have demonstrable experience and are they certified according to the applicable standards? BLOW only employs highly trained IKO and NKV instructors with a background in technology, sports & health. Because they have years of experience in teaching, they can clearly convey both theory and practical exercises.
  3. Maximum group size
    Check how big the groups are in a kitesurfing lesson? BLOW Kitesurfschool uses a maximum of 3 students per kitesurf teacher in a group to maintain the safety and quality of a kitesurfing lesson. With more than 4 students, the quality of a lesson quickly decreases.
  4. New Material
    A kitesurfing school should always use well-maintained and new equipment during all its kitesurfing lessons. The risk of accidents increases the older material is used. BLOW renews all kites and bars 2 or 3 times a year so that we always work with the latest material.

    During the season all material is checked every few days by the instructors of BLOW. To ensure the safety of our students during a kitesurfing lesson, helmets, impact vests and lycras are mandatory.

  5. Customer friendliness & service
    - Is the kitesurfing school still available for further advice after the kitesurfing lesson?
    -How is the school well known and what is the reputation of the kitesurfing school?
    -How about certification, when will you receive your IKO certificate?

  6. Location
    As with snowboarding, it is nice to start on a blue slope without bumps and steep slopes. This principle also applies to kitesurfing; you learn kitesurfing faster in flat and knee-deep water. That is why BLOW gives kitesurfing lessons on the Zandmotor in Kijkduin. In this lagoon you don't have to take rough waves and currents into account so that you can focus 100% on your board & kite. If you do lose your board, you can walk through the shallow water and easily find your board again.

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BLOW is the perfect place for lovers of nature, water sports, delicious food and drinks. Born from a shared passion for the sea and water sports, and the desire to share this with every beach lover. Come as a guest and leave as a friend.