RideTogether – the inclusive surf festival
A project from Open Ocean e.V. in Rostock, Germany
Diversity surfs better! Whether you have a disability or not - RideTogether is your event! Join us and let's break down barriers together: on the surfboard and in society.
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About this project
Fritzi from Open Ocean e.V. is responsible for this project
“I learned a lot that I didn't know before. For example, that surfing with spinal cord injury is possible.”
Yes, you read that right: Surfing is for EVERYONE. Whether you have a visual impairment, a spinal cord injury, other limitations or no disability. We make surfing accessible to everyone.
The RideTogether Festival (5 - 7 September 2025, Supremesurf Beachhouse, Rostock/Warnemünde) brings people with and without disabilities together to experience the power of surfing. This inclusive meeting space helps us to become aware of prejudices and barriers and provides an impetus to overcome them. We show: Everyone is equal in the water and the sea does not discriminate against anyone.
Join us in supporting a festival for everyone, a colorful community and inclusion in action!
The three-day festival is scheduled to run for three years (2025-2027) and offers:
Yes, you read that right: Surfing is for EVERYONE. Whether you have a visual impairment, a spinal cord injury, other limitations or no disability. We make surfing accessible to everyone.
The RideTogether Festival (5 - 7 September 2025, Supremesurf Beachhouse, Rostock/Warnemünde) brings people with and without disabilities together to experience the power of surfing. This inclusive meeting space helps us to become aware of prejudices and barriers and provides an impetus to overcome them. We show: Everyone is equal in the water and the sea does not discriminate against anyone.
Join us in supporting a festival for everyone, a colorful community and inclusion in action!
The three-day festival is scheduled to run for three years (2025-2027) and offers:
- a safe, barrier-free environment to try out surfing
- professional surf coaches who cater to the individual needs of participants
- Further training for surf coaches and volunteers
- Workshops and discussion groups
- Joint, accessible activities, e.g. inclusive yoga, beach clean-ups, film screenings
- Lots of live music and good food
We have already been able to secure partial funding. Your donation will help us close the existing funding gap and secure the free festival, including all activities, for the next three years (2025-2027).
Become part of the Open Ocean e.V. community and support the RideTogether Festival with your donation!
Become part of the Open Ocean e.V. community and support the RideTogether Festival with your donation!
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