Sup adn surf expedition 2025
May 10 to June 8 on World Ocean Day, with the finish being a reception at the UN Oceans Conference in Nice!
After the Oslo-London expedition in 2023, I surfed and paddled from London to Paris in the summer of 2024 to promote a deposit system for plastic bottles and cans in France. But my work in France is not done yet!
In May and June, I will SUP and windsurf from Paris to Nice. Along the way, I will approach mayors, aldermen, as well as environmental groups and local activists, providing them with tools to join the fight for the introduction of a deposit system.
On Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025, we will present the follow-up to the spectacular 1800 KM (2023) and 900 KM (2024) SUP and windsurf expedition in Rotterdam at RIF010 (the world’s first surf pool in the middle of the city!).
Practical Information
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 30, from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
(Doors open from 10:00 AM)
Address: RIF010, Steiger 2, 3011 GT, Rotterdam
As the Plastic Soup Surfer, I will talk about the goals and challenges of the campaign and expedition. Eight days later, I will depart from Paris! Three weeks later, I will be welcomed at the UN Oceans Conference in Nice on World Oceans Day! There will be plenty of time for questions.
PROGRAM
10:00 Arrival with coffee and tea
10:30 Ceremony and photo moment with Plastic Soup Surfer Merijn Tinga
11:00 Q&A and explanation from partners and sponsors
11:30 End and a drink
We’d love to know if you’ll be joining us! Sign up via this form and don’t forget to mark it in your calendar. See you on the 30th!
