Extreme conditions at Scheveningen - tragic ending 11-05-2020 for five surfers
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2020
- On May 11th 2020 I went sit-kiting at Scheveningen (The Netherlands). The sea was rough, the current was strong and there was lots of foam floating on the water. I decided to quit my session after getting slightly in trouble. When I came home I heard six other surfers got into trouble as well at the spot I was surfing, but with a terrible ending. Five of them didn't make it out alive.
Never underestamate the power of nature. The sea gives so much, but she also takes. I'll keep on pusing the limits, but stay mindful about the risks.
I send my condoleances to the loved ones of the surfers who past away. - Спорт
That's crazy, man. Glad you quit and you're ok.
RIP to the young men that lost their lives.
Never kite in foam, your kite goes down chances are it won’t go back up, then your are swimming in that stuff and can’t breath. So sad. RIP to those who died.
they where bodyboarders and surfers i thought and very experienced
@@steven-mj1yi yes very experienced but they were bodysurfing that day so without a board even more dangerous
@@sebvanwensen6031 my kitesurfteacher gold me 2 of Them where training in that condition for lifeguard, realy sad
You are a wise man, sir! Sorry to your fellow country-surfers who perished, hope their families find peace in this difficult time.
He is Dutch not sir.
@@Kaoson73 Het één sluit het ander niet uit
Great decision to get out.
Tanks for putting this up on UA-cam.
Rip to the ones who stayed out to surf
thanks for the report, condolences to the families and friends
Thanks so much for posting this video of these conditions that others can learn of the dangers and avoid them in the future. RIP to the poor souls who lost their lives practising the sport they loved.
So sad. Thanks for posting - your video brings us closer to these Beloveds + their families and community. Prayers + love for all... so sad.
Thanks for the video. Those riders and families are all in our prayers. 🙏
It looks like you were doing so well even with the challenging conditions - respect!
Thank you for posting this video, Willem. I am thankful you are safe on the ground. Prayers for all the surfers, those in Heaven and those here on Earth. Stick together and watchful. God Bless you!
Thanks for posting informatively to let the rest of us know what conditions were like - and so respectfully. Condolences to all those poor families and friends.
Such a tragedy. Cant imagine... Thanks for sharing your experience and those pictures.
Thanks for your sharing this video. You did great choosing safety first.
RIP to the poor guys who lost their lives practicing the sport they loved.
It is really a tragic day.
Very nice you were able to pay tribute to the 5 lost souls and give condolence to their family and friends, much respect.
Thanks for sharing especially since it where tough conditions, sometimes I get tired of only the happy vibe stories here on yt, yet this is one gruesome story. Hou je taai.
Sad to hear. Such a tragic day for dutch guys.
@ekim andersom where were they from?
kolme kalaa they are Dutch, they are from Delft and The Hague
God bless them
Goed naar je instinct geluisterd.
Respect. De beelden liegen er niet om. RIP voor die gasten die het niet overleefd hebben.
That is so terrible!!! Thank you for sharing and fair winds! 🌬️🍀
So very sorry to hear this. Thank you for your informative video and good health to you this year.
This is so sad 💔 glad you learnt a lesson and wish I could give you a hug!
Thank you for this video. It was hard for me to understand what they were talking about when I read “foam avalanche”. I see it now. So heartbreaking... glad you are ok.
Yes I didn't understand it either
Good call Bro. Thanks for sharing your story, I hope the media pick it up and show this other side of the incident.
God, I'm really glad you made it out alive! I've never heard of 5 surfers at once not making it. This is tragic.
Tragic.
R. I. P.
Hugs to their families from Barcelona, Spain
Thank you for your story
Good job on getting out. You are a major inspiration!! I am just learning to kiteboard and this shit is hard AF and dangerous. Seeing you shred out there is really awesome!
:( thanks for sharing! We can never forget.
Ok man, bizar! Bedankt voor je verhaal! Me maag draaide om tijdens het kijken man! Succes
That was touching, thanks man!
Hey man, excellent footage. Wild story. I subscribed! Looking forward to some more. Stay safe!!!
This was a devastating event to surfing internationally. My sympathies to the dead surfers and their families. Willem, you observed the conditions and got out because you assessed the situation in time. I myself have had to make that choice on several occasions and do not regret leaving the surf.
The foam situation probably caused the problems for breathing at the surface for those boys who are now lost to us. The difficulty was not anyone's fault nor could it have been forecast or foreseen. This was nature at her worst. She took away some of the best and it's not fair.
These events are NOT NATURAL, please get more information at Geoengineering Watch. org & look at & share the LIFESAVING TRUTH, pls
Live to kite another day, I always say. Thanks for sharing mate, glad you got out okay
You are a gentleman and the video is certainly helpful!
Glad you are okay and thank u for sharing
RIP. Always trust your gut
Thank you for this upload. Stay safe. 👍🍀
Good luck bro! Good to share such an experience.
Ah man. That’s tough to hear. May them rest in peace, stay safe bud
Tragic for sure! Been kiting since 1999 and this sport has the potential to make people think with everything but their brain....I have seen many times how the ego and the rush to tell the best story nearly caused serious accidents wherever I go. This kind of incident will cause local authorities to control where one kites in future which will be a shame...because part of the enjoyment is the freedom in many respects!
Sad to hear this. Glad you got out ok. My heart goes out to the families and friends, may they rip.
Fuksake dude be carefully man! I feel for the family's who lost there loved ones that day RIP
Heartfelt tribute to the fallen. The world lost some vital young individuals. Sometimes things just go sideways. A tragic event. Condolences to the families and loved ones.
Extremely important to spread the word that surfing in foam could be very dangerous. My self did not have a clue that this was something to respect. The more you think about it it is now obvius that once the kite or windsurfing sail goes down it could be impossible to relaunch out on the water. If the foam is thick you could also be trapped and have problems to get air and breathe. I am thinking about the families left in sorrow, RIP.
Very sad news. The Ocean is a dangerous place even for experienced surfers like myself. You forget foam is dangerous coz you can't breathe. Stay safe and condolences to their families and friends.
This is heartbreaking bro
Sterkte Willem
Sad news! I'm very sorry to hear this! 😥
Ai tog so jammer vir julle ,inigge medelye ,wees versigtig my vriend,groete van Suid Afrika
So sad, glad you got out. 👊
Blessings from Cape Town!! ❤️RIP
That's horrible. So sorry. You did the right thing!
good message bro , stay strong and be safe.
Most of us have had days when things could have gone badly wrong easily.
You gotta give it a go and push yourself at times. But also not be afraid to quit if it feels wrong.
Glad u got in ok. Sad for the others.
Sad story! Condolences to these guys.Pity their was nobody to assist these guys in trouble.Cape Town 🇿🇦
Amazing footage.
Sending love from California
U must be thinking: waves were huges??? Only 3-4 meters
I'm so sorry to hear this from one kiter to another. RIP kite brothers
Sad day. Ride for yourself, choose your own limits. If you need conditions advice from others or are influenced by others into going in , that is a message.
Sometimes asking others doesnt help. They were 5 and experienced, so looking out for what others do doesnt always help. I have a quote that I take very serious: "If in doubt, dont go out."
Smart dude recognizing that the conditions were to dangerous.
Terribly sad news. My condolences.
Heftig zeg omdat van zo dichtbij mee te maken.
Mooi gezegd!😢
Wise man condolences for the lost...
Well said bro.
WHOA DUDE thats hardcore thank fk you made it outa rhat nightmare! CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES of the unfortunate souls that passed
The picture of one of the guys with his little sister let me cry, poor girl
Damn, sterkte..
Peace be with you my son
WOW….. RIP!
Respect Willem!!
Smart man that you stayed safe
♥️♥️♥️
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R.I.P they died for their passion😔
Respect
What's all that foam ??? Its not the normal white from waves, it's like literally soapy bubbly foam
I was thinking in that same direction
It’s happens when algae blooms decay and wash up onto the shore
@@chazla4174 pls see info above
I think this video can be used for information for tracking the last lost person because you know the curent and winds
Tragic..
3 to 4 meters waves.. Wow
Huge waves.
Ik wind en kitesurf al vele jaren op de Noordzee. Wat is dat schuim eigenlijk? In jullie geval was het wel extreem! Te warm? Vervuiling?
Windsurfers, ktesurfers or just boardsurfers? I can’t seem to find info on that anywhere?
They were doing Bodyboard surfing, they were very experienced and highly trained rescue workers
🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
What are the lessons? Your decision to quit was not based on the presence foam. In hindsight, are there warning signs? Is the foam visible coming from the sea?
Sorry to hear 😢.
p.s. Lucky you didn't end up in trouble... that Fone kite nearly hit you on the head twice! Tell that guy to get some lessons!
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How did they die? Do they kite with offshore wind?
No, it’s because the foam was so high. You can’t breath or see under the foam.
@@tomhendriks494 wow i have been surfing my entire life, i have never heard of this type of danger.
adfasd that’s why it happened
So sad. Excuse my stupid question, but they had no life jacket or buoyancy aid?
Cool whip surfing
Is this guy paralyzed and out there kite surfing in big swells??? If he falls what does he do? Seems really sketchy...
Yes I do, when I fall I use my kite to get back up on my board.
@@WillemHooft you're a badass man. What if your kite fails. Do you have a super buoyant vest and a quick realease from your seat ??
What is this thick foam ? Is it because of pollution ?
Algae blooms can cause foam in heavy conditions in the North sea,especially in spring time. It is actually a sign of a healthy ecosystem, at least at the primary production level.
Holy shit five people
Lucky your strap broke. The surf is a brutal place when things go wrong.
This tragic event has been widely reported in the news as an accident happened to a bunch of surfers that got into difficulties in rough seas while the truth is they weren't surfers, but kite surfers wich makes a hell of a lot of difference in how prepared both physically and mentally one can be in dealing with the ocean, waves were clearly not big, but choppy mess that no experienced surfers would bother paddling out for... Before you face the ocean make sure you do your homework first...
RIP.
The group consisted of a mix of surfers, kite surfers and body surfers. Of the 5 that drowned, three were experienced life-guards who had had extensive training abroad (Australia, I believe). The group had extensive experience at this spot and were physically in good shape. This spot can be very hazardous when the winds and swell pick up. The North Sea is a shallow sea - along the coast sand bars are continuously shifting causing treachourous currents and rip-tides.
The 5 victims were taken by surprise when the wind picked up and heavy foam started to drift in. The layer of foam they got stuck in was 2 metres plus causing them to become disoriented and making it very difficult to breath. Add to this the fact that they were being pounded by waves with very short intervals. Also, even with a wetsuit, the body loses warmth after about an hour in these conditions (cold water, gale force winds).
Tragic. But what caused the foam? Those waves didn't even seem so big
Algae and temperature causes the foam. Never experienced so much of it though. And waves always look small on GoPro, as well as jumps looks higher then they are 😉
@@WillemHooft Also surfactants in rain, cause foaming on ocean/lake surfaces.
@@julierood1228 Yes, true. For All the Facts, Plz go to G e o e n g i n e e r i n g W a t c h . Org & watch & SHARE The Dimming (documentary) .
You where surfing @ Noord strand Scheveningen, Correct?
No I was at Scheveningen Zuid, at Noord was even more foam!
@@WillemHooft Same here only a bit further down to kijkduin. Surreal environment, Just imagen what a big deathwall like Havenhoofd Noord would do with that winddirection. Its a defacto foam catching net.
glad to see you had the common sense to go South man.
That makes no sense to me. As a lifelong surfer I can't understand how that can even happen. If 5 out of 6 people die in the ocean in those kind of conditions something was seriously wrong and there's more to this story then what's being told.
A bit further at the harbor head the foam was building up more and more against the rocks of the harbor head, which caused that the foam layer was 1-2 meter at some points (you can't are that on this video). That is where things went terribly wrong. Hope this give you a better understanding
what caused the foam?? its not normal.
it was very windy that day. that creates a lot of foam.
RIP
What causes the foam buildup?
Strong winds they say.
The foam is initially formed by dead algae. Protein is released from the algae and the strong wind is whipping it up. That, plus a strong current and the way the spot is shaped with north winds (funnel), created this drama.
What happened? why/how did they die?
Maybe rip currents under the foam. Total disaster.
Were they kitesurfing also? I thought they were surfing (not windsurfing)
Body surfing
@@WillemHooft really? Oof..
This is a very tragic story and it kind of freaks me out that so many people lost their lives in this way. I haven't found much follow up on this and would like to know more, so that their tragic experience is not in vain. They were experienced in the water, so the conditions did not seem dangerous to them, and I'm sure they were not uncomfortable in large waves and difficult conditions. I feel that I would have felt the same in their situation. So what happened here? What happened that the conditions were so dangerous? Was it the foam? Or a combo of the conditions and the foam. I've seen large foam in large waves, but I'm not sure if I would recognize it as dangerous, as in these conditions. Conditions in the surf can look really rough, but it is rarely to the point of being tragic. Usually danger in the water is caused by rocks, or reef, or nightfall, not by big waves. What can surfers do to recognize the fatal conditions and is there a way to deal with it if you are in these types of conditions? I feel really bad about this happening and am having trouble getting a grasp of the details of the conditions and what really happened, and would like to hear the details of the conditions.