Juergen Hofstaetter

Review of Kiteboarding Bonaire

Nice Kite Spot on Bonaire. Finally the only kite s...

Nice Kite Spot on Bonaire. Finally the only kite spot on this island. All other kite spots mentioned on different pages in the internet are not even worth to be mentioned. Offshore wind makes it more difficult fore beginners. Basic real wind was at about 14 to 18 knots. Windfinder forecast was always 2 to 4 knots higher. The nice team from Kiteboarding Bonaire is present every day with their bus. They put sun sails, chairs and tables for use. Also a compressor is provided. Everything can be used and they also sell some cold drinks. Several boats are present during the day for teaching or rescue. Of course they offer rental. Due to offshore wind rescue is sometimes needed. One rescue costs 20$. They remove all equipment (boats, bus, chairs, tables,...) every evening.
The main shortcoming is the missing toilet on this spot.
Unfortunately also in this area divers are present (The whole rest of the island is probably not enough) So you should avoid kiting to close to the coast in the turquoise water.
Some food trucks and restaurants are on the way back to town before the airport.