Young people and their mentors discuss the day together during a Ride the Wave meeting.

Schools · Local authorities · Businesses

Togetherbuild.

RTW reaches young people who stand to benefit most from a breakthrough. We don’t do this alone – schools, local authorities and businesses are indispensable partners.

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Three roles

How would you like tocontribute?

RTW works with three types of partners. Each has a different role, but the same aim: to reach young people who would otherwise be left out.

Schools help young people discover new opportunities at Ride the Wave.
Schools & education

Schools.

RTW ties in with your own mentoring sessions or career guidance. We reach out to pupils at risk of dropping out – and help them discover something they won’t find anywhere else.

Partnerships for schools →
Local authorities support young people through internet access and personal guidance.
Local authorities & government

Local authorities.

RTW supports local authority youth policy. We measure impact, report transparently and ensure that your investment reaches those who need it.

Collaboration for local authorities →
Companies and sponsors make free surfing lessons for young people possible.
Companies & sponsors

Companies.

From brand partnerships to ANBI donations. As a company, you provide RTW with the resources to grow – and demonstrate what you stand for.

Partnerships for businesses →
  • 30+Schools & organisations are already using RTW
  • ANBIDonations are tax- deductible
  • 3 locationsScheveningen · Noordwijk · Ouddorp

Why + impact

The reason.The evidence.

Find out why Ride the Wave exists and see what our approach achieves in practice.

WHY

Why dowe do it?

Ride the Wave offers young people who have hit a rough patch a place to start afresh – using sport as a means to an end, and building trust, connection and a sense of purpose as the ultimate goals.

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PROOF

Stories that move you.

Find out how participants, parents, schools and partners experience the impact of Ride the Wave.

More from the community

What our partners say

Partnershave their say.

Schools, local authorities and businesses explain the practical benefits of working with Ride the Wave.

Three of our clients took part in the Ride the Wave surfing programme. These were young people aged 14–16 who, for various reasons – including their home situation and personal difficulties – had not been attending school for quite some time. The surfing programme was incorporated as part of their daily day-care programme at our organisation. We have observed a clearly positive impact from the programme.

Firstly, the programme helped to develop social skills. During the lessons, the young people communicated with different people, worked together, listened to the instructor, followed instructions and dealt with criticism. They also experienced a positive sense of inclusion, both on site and in the water with other surfers. In their own words, they found this a unique experience. During the lessons, and indeed afterwards, they felt they were a genuine part of the surfing community and experienced a strong sense of belonging.

A second positive effect was that the young people learnt to cope with setbacks – both literally and figuratively – and with criticism from both the instructor and strangers. Unlike many academic skills, learning to surf is not a linear process. Achieving a sense of success following prolonged physical exertion was a new, positive experience for them, which greatly boosted their self-confidence.

Centrum voor Onderwijs en ZorgExperience with three clients aged between 14 and 16
  • Schools & education

We were looking for a partner where we could see that the money really makes a difference. RTW shows you that – not in a PowerPoint presentation, but on the beach.

Director · DUMMY - Fonds SluytermanPartner since 2021
  • Companies & sponsors

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