Windsurfing

Lac Bay is rated as one of the top ten windsurfing destinations in the world, and was also voted number one for learners, so it is excellent for all standards, attracting experts for high quality competitions as well as learners in search of a quiet, steady breeze. Bonaire has hosted the freestyle world championships for the last three years, the current champion is a local surfer Tonki Frans.

Lac Bay is two miles across, and about two miles from shore to the reef. Lots of room for everyone and for those long runs! The reef protects the bay from heavy seas, so the water in the bay is very calm, warm and shallow, about waist deep. The wind is on-shore, an almost constant 12–25 knots, making it safer still. The unique geographical combination of wind, water, and land has created an ideal windsurfing environment in Lac Bay. Winds across the bay are as reliable as sunshine on Bonaire, and its shape creates various zones, suited to varying skill levels. You can vary the challenge to suit your mood, and your ability!

Those who want a greater challenge Lac Bay's outer edges will give it to you. Mast-high swells of the Caribbean ocean and the strong trade winds blowing unhindered across open ocean, create windsurfing conditions of unequalled quality, consistency an excitement. Quote from a satisfied customer, "Windsurfing on the lagoon at Lac Bay is as good as it gets. Great on shore winds and waist high water mean that 5 hours out on the water there buys you a week's worth of windsurfing at lesser locations. Fantastic!" Every October, the island celebrates Regatta Week, with a series of international windsurfing races. There are also professional surf-sailing contests. Non surfers can hire kayaks or enjoy the fantastic beach. The beach, the bay and the windsurfing are all world class. There are also two bars, where you can also get a meal. Jibe City – on the shore on Lac Bay - has instruction packages for all standards, and will hire out the very latest equipment. We can include windsurfing, equipment and lessons, into a holiday package for you.

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