Bénédiction de la Mer — Wenduine

Date: 25 May 2026

Location: Wenduine (West Flanders), Belgium

Organizer: Gemeente De Haan / Wenduine Parish

Bénédiction de la Mer Wenduine 2026 takes place on Whit Monday at De Rotonde beach. The annual tradition opens with Holy Mass in the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, followed by the Sea Blessing on the beach, and a festive procession back to the church accompanied by music. Honours the sea, the fishermen, and the Holy Cross legend of the Blankenberge fishermen.

Event website

View this event on the World Sailing Day map

More sailing events in Belgium

See all sailing events in Belgium, or browse the world map to discover regattas, open days and sailing festivals near you — and explore yacht clubs, marinas and sailing schools along the way.

Sailing nearby

Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Wenduine (West Flanders) and worth a visit while you are in the area:

Want to grow sailing in Belgium? Become a World Sailing Day ambassador.