Waves, Wind & Wheels: Lab Retreat at the Belgian Coast

October 22, 2013
Our lab retreat took us all the way to the Belgian seaside in Oostduinkerke, with some of the team taking on the adventurous bike ride from Leuven to the coast, while others arrived comfortably by train. Once gathered, we started the day in true coastal style.
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The morning kicked off with beach sports. Teamwork and laughter went hand in hand as we played dynamic strand games before hopping on go-carts to ride along the dike together.

The afternoon brought even more excitement with powerkiting, surfing, and sea rafting. Thanks to the fantastic weather, sunshine, wind, and just the right waves, the activities were both challenging and exhilarating. Everyone stepped out of their comfort zone, cheered each other on, and embraced the coastal adventure.

We wrapped up the day with a BBQ buffet, the perfect way to refuel, relax, and reflect on a retreat filled with energy, team spirit, and seaside fun.

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