Swim club

Swimming in open water year-round - that's the core principle of our swimming club. Whether in winter or summer, we swim in natural conditions, guided by experienced swimmers and coaches. We teach you the ins and outs of the sport and take you to hidden, beautiful spots in Flanders and beyond, where you can still enjoy swimming in nature.

The club was founded by Marieke Blomme (overall Belgian Coast Swim record holder/chairwoman of the vzw Ommeweg) with the goal of promoting open water swimming and sharing her experience in open water and sea swimming. This follows the success of the AllCover Coast Swim, established two years ago, which is drawing more and more swimmers for Belgium's only ultraswim and the only ultraswim in the sea along our coast.

Want more information about joining the club? Send an email to info@ommeweg.be.

In addition to Marieke Blomme, you'll be guided by Stephanie Smet, who, as a lifeguard, sailor, swim coach, and ultra swimmer, is eager to share her expertise. She has a wealth of knowledge about currents, weather conditions, and their impact on swimmers.

You'll also be coached by Isabelle Despeghel (lifeguard and swim coach/triathlon coach), an excellent runner with vast experience in transitioning from running to long-distance swimming. She can offer valuable insights on how to tackle the challenges of this shift effectively.

Our team also includes Roland Blomme, our in-house photographer, who loves swimming-though he prefers the pool-and accompanies us on the shore. He captures beautiful moments, which we then share with all our members.

Additionally, our team includes a small group of volunteers, lifeguards, and supervisors who join us on training sessions as needed to ensure safety.