The Outsider Coast
The Outsider Coast operates multi-site outdoor adventure and group accommodations (hostel, sleeping boats, glamping, Surfari Village) along the Belgian coast, offering water sports, land activities, youth sports camps, corporate teambuilding, and inclusive programs for disabled participants.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersNieuwpoort, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What The Outsider Coast does
The Outsider Coast is a Belgian outdoor adventure and group accommodation operator founded in 1996 and headquartered along the Belgian coast, with active sites in Nieuwpoort, Westende, and Oostende. The company delivers a full-stack experience: water sports (surfing, kayaking, sea rafting, SUP), land activities (offroad steps, obstacle courses), structured sports camps for children and teens aged 8–17, corporate teambuilding programs, and inclusive programming through Project Fortuna for people with disabilities.
Its lodging portfolio is unusually broad for the segment and includes a hostel, sleeping boats, glamping, and the more recently launched Surfari Village concept. The offering sits within The Outsider group network across Belgium, and the company partners with adjacent players such as Anvasport and the Municipality of Middelkerke (polder kayak tours) to broaden reach.
The business model is asset-based and service-driven: revenue is generated from per-participant activity fees, multi-day camp tuition, corporate teambuilding contracts, and group accommodation bookings. Distribution is through direct booking, partner referrals, and The Outsider network. Operations are inherently seasonal and weather-dependent, with group stays and corporate events providing some smoothing across the calendar. The company employs 11–50 staff and is structured as a Belgian private limited company (bv).
The Outsider Coast firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Outsider Coast
- Legal name
- The Outsider Coast bv
- Website
- https://theoutsidercoast.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- The Outsider Coast operates multi-site outdoor adventure and group accommodations (hostel, sleeping boats, glamping, Surfari Village) along the Belgian coast, offering water sports, land activities, youth sports camps, corporate teambuilding, and inclusive programs for disabled participants.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Outsider Coast industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Outdoor Adventure and Group Accommodation Services
- NAICS
- Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Recreational Goods Rental (532284), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)
- SIC
- Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB)
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Where The Outsider Coast is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nieuwpoort
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
The Outsider Coast business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Activity Fees: Revenue from guided and self-guided outdoor activities including kayaking, surfing, sailing, sailing carts, sea rafting, obstacle courses, off-road steps, and more. Pricing varies by activity type and customer segment.
- Sports Camps: Revenue from multi-day sports camps for youth aged 8-17 during Easter and summer holidays. Camps include surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, and adventure activities.
- Group Accommodation: Revenue from overnight stays in various accommodations: youth hostel 't Kraaienest (up to 20 persons), two sleeping boats (Jeanne Panne up to 18 persons, Karel Cogge up to 23 persons), and Surfari Village with tents and caravans. Both self-catering and full-board options available.
- Equipment Rental: Revenue from renting sports equipment including kayaks, canoes, SUPs, surfboards, windsurf boards, and electric off-road steps.
- Corporate Events and Teambuilding: Custom teambuilding programs and corporate events. The company offers standard programs (Beachbuilding, Searafting, Laserbattle, etc.) as well as bespoke event planning including catering, transportation, and accommodation.
- Catering and Hospitality: Food and beverage services at bar-restaurants on locations: Bar 't Kraaienest, Phare East (Ostend), De Kwinte (Westende), and Koko Loco. Includes spaghetti, pizza/pasta buffet, BBQ, and breakfast options.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sailing cart (Zeilwagenrijden) activity |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sea rafting (Zeeraften) activity |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Start2Golfsurf surfing initiation |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Kayak/Canoe rental and guided activity |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Marinierspiste obstacle course activity |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SUP (Stand-Up Paddle) rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Electric off-road step rental (unguided) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Electric off-road step guided tour (with monitor) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Youth hostel 't Kraaienest accommodation |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Corporate teambuilding - Beachbuilding |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | All-weather insurance for corporate events |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
The Outsider Coast product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Outsider Coast sells outdoor adventure experiences and group accommodation around Nieuwpoort, Belgium. Its commercial offering spans water sports (kayaking, canoeing, SUP, sea kayaking, sailing carts, sea rafting, golf surfing, windsurfing), guided land activities (off-road steps, Marinierspiste obstacle course, Highland Games, laser battle), multi-day sports camps for youth aged 8-17, corporate teambuilding programs, and adapted activities for people with disabilities. Group lodging is provided through youth hostel 't Kraaienest, two sleeping boats, and Surfari Village glamping, with on-site bar-restaurants including Bar 't Kraaienest, Beachclub De Kwinte, Phare East and Koko Loco.
Product overview
The Outsider Coast is an outdoor adventure and group accommodation company founded in 1996, celebrating 30 years of operations in 2025-2026. The company operates a multi-location, activity-based portfolio centered around three main pillars: (1) Core Activities including water sports (sea kayaking, kayaking/canoeing, SUP, windsurfing, golf surfing, sea rafting, sailing carts) and land/outdoor activities (offroad steps, Marinierspiste obstacle course, laser battle, Highland Games); (2) Accommodation Services comprising Jeugdverblijf 't Kraaienest youth hostel, two sleeping boats (Jeanne Panne and Karel Cogge), and Surfari Village glamping tents/wagons; and (3) Hospitality Venues including Bar 't Kraaienest, Beachclub De Kwinte, Phare East, and Koko Loco. The company serves three distinct market segments: (1) Families and friends via individual activity bookings and rental equipment; (2) Companies via customized teambuilding programs (Beachbuilding, Beachfun, Operatie Fort Napoleon, Go-cart Trophy, and other team events); and (3) Youth via sports camps (Golfsurfkamp, Beachmix, Wind- en Waterratten, Die Hard Windsurfkamp, Expedition Kicks, King of the Beach) for ages 8-17 and school/youth group activities. Additionally, the company operates inclusive activities for people with disabilities and runs charitable initiatives including Project Fortuna (2024) for children from financially struggling families and Roei for Life charity events.
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Products and services
- Water Sports Activities Individual water sports experiences for friends, families, groups and tourists including kayak/canoe rental, SUP rental, sea kayaking through the polders, sailing cart rides (Zeilwagenrijden), sea rafting (Zeeraften), Start2Golfsurf lessons, and windsurfing lessons and rental. Customers book per person, with rates varying by activity and participant type (adult/child).
- Land Adventure Activities Guided land-based group activities including Offroad Steps (combustion and electric) rental and guided sessions, the Marinierspiste obstacle course, Highland Games, Laserbattle, and the Reuzekano (giant canoe) team activity, sold per person for groups.
- Corporate Teambuilding Programs
Companies that use The Outsider Coast
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
The Outsider Coast technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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The Outsider Coast partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Si Belle MobilitéminorCharitable organization receiving proceeds from The Outsider Coast's 30th anniversary weekend activities (June 27-28, 2025). Part of the company's social responsibility initiatives.
- Project Fortuna (VZW 't Kraaienest)coreSocial initiative enabling children from families with financial barriers to participate in sports camps at reduced prices. Registrations go through local bridge figures (brugfiguren). Funded through cancellation fees from corporate events, direct donations, and support from Middelkerke municipality. In 2024, 12 children participated through this program.
- AnvasportcoreOrganization for disabled sports. The Outsider Coast has collaborated for several years as accompanying guides on ski holidays for people with reduced mobility and their families. Also organizes adapted sports activities.
- To Walk AgaincoreOrganization supporting people with disabilities. The Outsider Coast provides accompaniment and adapted activities for their ski holiday programs for several years.
- Iedereen Verdient Vakantie (Everyone Deserves Vacation)coreNational initiative enabling young people with limited budgets to participate in sports camps. Long-standing partnership allowing The Outsider Coast to offer camp opportunities to disadvantaged youth.
- Middelkerke MunicipalityminorLocal government partnership for Project Fortuna, enabling local children with financial barriers to attend sports camps. Also collaborates on kayak tours through the polders starting from Middelkerke.
- Middelkind vzwminorOrganization supporting Project Fortuna initiative for local children and youth with financial barriers. Part of the referral network for camp registrations.
- Music For Life / De Warmste WeekminorAnnual charitable initiative. The Outsider Coast participates with 'Roei for Life' (Rowing for Life), paddling giant canoes to Ghent, Antwerp, and Boom over 2-4 day routes. Proceeds go to charitable organizations including Anvasport, Ten Dries, De Schorre, and Si Belle Mobilité.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
The Outsider Coast competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs: European vacation operator and parent of Center Parcs, with extensive resort/activity portfolio. Overlaps with The Outsider Coast's family activity-resort positioning but serves a much broader European footprint.
- Landal GreenParks: Largest Dutch/Belgian holiday park operator with a broad portfolio across multiple regions. Larger incumbent that overlaps with The Outsider Coast in family/group activity-anchored stays but operates at significantly greater scale.
- Roompot: Major Dutch/Belgian holiday park operator with parks including coastal Belgium locations. Broader incumbent with overlapping activity + accommodation offering but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
- Vacansoleil: European holiday park operator active across the Netherlands, Belgium and wider Europe. Comparable in family/group outdoor vacation focus and bundled accommodation offering, though at larger scale and broader geographic reach.
Direct peers
- Sunparks: Belgian holiday park brand (now under Landal GreenParks) offering family-focused accommodation with on-site activities and entertainment. Comparable in segment (Belgian family/group short stays) and bundled activity-accommodation model.
- RCN: Dutch recreation parks operator offering campsites, group accommodation and outdoor sports activities. Similar value proposition to The Outsider Coast around family and youth group stays with activity packages.
- Center Parcs Belgium: Operator of holiday parks in Belgium combining accommodation with extensive on-site activity programming for families and groups. Closely comparable to The Outsider Coast's "activities + lodging + catering" bundle and target segments (families, schools, corporate).
- Molecaten: Dutch holiday park operator with parks featuring water sports, team activities and group accommodation. Directly comparable business model: bundled outdoor activities and group lodging marketed to families, schools and corporate clients.
- Adventure Valley Durbuy: Belgian outdoor adventure park in Durbuy offering kayaking, climbing, team activities and group programs. Closely comparable Belgian operator with similar outdoor adventure, youth and corporate teambuilding focus.
Regional players
- Sport Vlaanderen: Flemish public operator of sports facilities and outdoor activity centres across Belgium. Comparable as a regional operator offering outdoor sport programs and youth/family camps, though primarily state-operated rather than commercial.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about The Outsider Coast
What does The Outsider Coast do?
The Outsider Coast sells outdoor adventure experiences and group accommodation around Nieuwpoort, Belgium. Its commercial offering spans water sports (kayaking, canoeing, SUP, sea kayaking, sailing carts, sea rafting, golf surfing, windsurfing), guided land activities (off-road steps, Marinierspiste obstacle course, Highland Games, laser battle), multi-day sports camps for youth aged 8-17, corporate teambuilding programs, and adapted activities for people with disabilities. Group lodging is provided through youth hostel 't Kraaienest, two sleeping boats, and Surfari Village glamping, with on-site bar-restaurants including Bar 't Kraaienest, Beachclub De Kwinte, Phare East and Koko Loco.
Is The Outsider Coast a public or private company?
The Outsider Coast is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Outsider Coast founded?
The Outsider Coast was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is The Outsider Coast based?
The Outsider Coast is headquartered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does The Outsider Coast make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Activity Fees are the primary driver. The others are sports Camps, group Accommodation, equipment Rental, corporate Events and Teambuilding and catering and Hospitality.
Who are The Outsider Coast's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs, Landal GreenParks, Roompot and Vacansoleil. Direct peers are Sunparks, RCN, Center Parcs Belgium, Molecaten and Adventure Valley Durbuy. Sport Vlaanderen is listed as a regional player.
Does The Outsider Coast have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Outsider Coast.
What industry is The Outsider Coast in?
The Outsider Coast's product category is Outdoor Adventure and Group Accommodation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAALAB, Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing). Its NAICS code is 721214 and its SIC code is 7000.