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after the event for a great price, so if you are thinking about a boat September is the time!

Bonaire
Just off the coast of South America, Bonaire is nearby Curacao and Aruba. With year round
trade winds averaging 15mph in September, we look to a great competition.

Bonaire has a long and rich history in sailing and boat building. As part of the culture, sailing in
many disciplines is popular, so if you are looking for something else to do while you are here,
head out to Sorobon for world class wind surfing or head south to kite beach for some amazing
air on a kite board! Looking to stay dry? We even have land sailing. If those are too much action

you can also join a lazy snorkel sail charter or sunset sail.

Blue Destination
The first island to gain recognition as a Blue Destination, Bonaire takes it nature and sea
seriously. This follows a long list of firsts, Bonaire was a pioneer to require use of permanent
moorings rather than anchoring, abolish spearfishing, promote the protection of sea turtles and

establish a marine park, all before the ‘70’s were over. Blue Destination describes a way of mind
and a way of life, combining our environment, our culture and our economy to work in concert
for a sustainable future.
Bonaire is world famous for its diving and snorkeling. With such a history of awareness and

protection of our resources, Bonaire is a top destination with the most fish and coral diversity in
the Caribbean. There are courses or dives for divers of every skill level. There are a huge
number of sites that can be accessed from shore, or join along with a boat dive. Rent a car and
explore our national park, or take a guided island tour of the island. Whatever your interest,
there is plenty to do.

Getting There
With the boats supplied on the island it makes travel easy for this event, no shipping, just fly in
and compete. Bonaire is easily reached by daily flights with KLM and TUI from Amsterdam.
United, Delta and American offer flights from various cities in the US. Insel, WinAir, Divi Divi Air

and EZ Air offer Caribbean and interisland flights so you may touch down in Curacao or Aruba
where you will find a wider variety of connections from south and central America, besides the
rest of the world, then hop to Bonaire!

We look forward to welcoming the world’s top sunfish sailors, families, coaches, friends and
spectators. Bonaire has lots to offer, so join us for this great event!