Although the weather did not invite a dip in the sea, many surfers had brought their surfboards to the beach in Wenduine. At the surfing club Surfing Elephant they showed solidarity with victims in all visible or forgotten war zones. Sympathizers could also use a surfboard and suit from the surf club for free and thus participate in the campaign. The paddle out for peace is a first in Belgium. Worldwide, such a pacifist surfing ritual first happened in the US, when George Floyd died in 2020 after police violence and massive protests followed under the #blacklivesmatter movement.