Windsurfing on Bonaire

Windsurfers will find a true paradise on Bonaire. The constant trade winds and the pleasant water temperature create the perfect combination for windsurfing. The months from February to August (high-wind season) are the most suitable. During these months, an average wind speed of 15 knots is recorded, with a maximum of 30 knots. Windsurfing on Bonaire takes place at the idyllic Sorobon Beach.

Sorobon Beach

Sorobon Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Bonaire. Most beaches on Bonaire are covered with beautifully shaped dead coral. Visually, that looks beautiful, but it is not comfortable to lie down on it to enjoy the Caribbean sun. The beach at Sorobon Beach is atypical for Bonairian beaches. Here you will not find dead coral or pebbles but fine white powder sand. The beautiful beach merges into the azure-blue shallow waters of Lac Bay. All this together gives a heavenly picture. Read more.

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Are you going on holiday to windsurf? Then Beach Studio Aerial is the place to be! You stay directly at the best hotspot for windsurfing, it doesn't get any better. Lac Bay is only 50 meters away from you, you can walk straight onto the beach from your bed. The apartment has air conditioning and there is room for three people. And for those who want to learn to windsurf, there is a windsurfing school available. More info & bookings

As you can see in this photo, Sorobon Beach is fully equipped for windsurfing.

Windsurfing at Lac Bay

Windsurfers from all over the world are irresistibly drawn to Lac Bay. The constant onshore wind ensures that windsurfers are not pulled out into the ocean, the lagoon is shallow, and the seawater has a delightful temperature. This combination consistently places Lac Bay among the top spots in global windsurfing rankings. In addition to Bonaire's reputation as a Diver’s Paradise, it is well on its way to earning the status of a Surfer’s Paradise as well!

However, the waters of Lac Bay can sometimes get quite crowded. On the beautiful lagoon, you might count as many as a hundred windsurfers at peak times. In such moments, caution is advised, as the speeds reached can be significant. Unfortunately, kite surfing is prohibited at Lac Bay for safety reasons. Enthusiasts of this sport can showcase their skills along the coast of Pink Beach.

Bonairians in the World Elite of Windsurfing

Bonaire boasts a significant number of professional windsurfers who lead the global rankings. These windsurfing professionals train almost daily at Lac Bay, which is a spectacular sight to behold. Moreover, you can also take windsurfing lessons and clinics from them, offering a unique opportunity to learn from the very best.

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3 Minutes drive from Lac Bay!

If you're planning an active surfing vacation, you'll definitely want to stay close to the action. The apartments at Red Palm Village are an ideal place to stay. A winding road through Lac Bay will take you to Sorobon Beach in no time. Here you can enjoy amazing surfing and if you're new to the sport there’s also a surf school available. After an exhilarating day on the water you can unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar!More info & bookings

Children of the Wind

In 2011 an impressive film was made about Bonaire’s talented windsurfers: Children of the Wind. It remains a wonder that Bonaire continues to produce so many top windsurfers who have been competing for global windsurfing titles for over 15 years. In 2012, Children of the Wind won three awards at the X-Dance Film Festival in Salt Lake City (United States): Best Documentary, Best Emerging Filmmaker (Daphne Schmon), and Best Original Score (Phillip Lober).

PWA Tour

Lac Bay is also an annual stop on the PWA Tour (Professional Windsurf Association Tour). This international windsurfing competition features various disciplines, including Wave, Freestyle, and Slalom. The ultimate crowning achievement came in 2013 when Kiri Thodé became the first Bonairian world champion in freestyle windsurfing. He earned the title in Sylt, Germany. Amado Vrieswijk also claimed victory that year, becoming the youth world champion in freestyle windsurfing.

Windsurfing competitions are regularly held on Bonaire.

Surfing from Bonaire to Curaçao

Taty Frans (Elton Frans) is perhaps the most famous Bonairean top surfer. This sportsman went surfing to neighboring island Curaçao. Curaçao is located 52 kilometers from the Dutch diving island. The Caribbean Sea between the two islands is usually wild and unpredictable. It is therefore not a harmless journey. Taty Frans needed 2 hours and 15 minutes in 2009 to get the job done.

Windsurf camps

Various windsurf camps are organized every year on Bonaire. During these camps, the aim is to lift participants to a higher level. Windsurfers are professionally instructed both on shore and in the water. The focus of the surf camps is on 'Freestyle'. Besides the professional windsurfers of Bonaire itself there are often windsurf gurus (Andy Brandt, etcetera) from the rest of the world to guide the windsurfing camps. In order to get the maximum result from surf lessons, the latest techniques are also used, such as video recordings with analyzes.

Windsurfing schools

Bonaire has two windsurfing centers where qualified instructors teach. There are boards for rent at all windsurfing centers.

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