People seek refreshment at water features, including in ‘t Klein Strand

But it could have been a lot busier. Because there are no lifeguards, the slides cannot open. During the block and the exams it is very difficult to find rescuers. The problem is not new, but it is annoying. Jan Heus, Klein Strand Jabbeke: “We have about a hundred sunbathers, but it could have been many more. Our telephone does not stop. People are constantly calling with the question: are the slides open yet? No.”

But even without slides, it was anything but boring today. On peak days in the summer, a thousand people come here to sunbathe, play sports and relax.