It's a safe spot for small children to play as well as the ideal place for beginners to advanced sailors to perfect their skills. The home of Windsurfing Bonaire, owned and operated since 1988 by Lac Bay's windsurfing pioneer, Ernst van Vliet . Jibe City maintains the largest equipment selection on Bonaire, including Bic , Tiga , Roberts , and Seatrend boards with Gaastra , Aerotech and Neil Pryde sails. The center is fun, funky and friendly with gear rigged and ready just steps from the water. Ernst and his staff, along with ex-Aruba instructor Peter Geleedts , provide a relaxed and casual approach aimed at getting you on gear best suited to your ability and helping you learn and improve the skills you desire with a full range of lesson plans.
Advanced sailors can upgrade to a high performance package with their own private quiver.
You can also rent kayaks to paddle out to the reef for fantastic snorkeling or into the maze of mangroves for a real eco-adventure. Their large facility with its raised, covered porch looking out over the Bay is well organized and offers Mistral and Protech boards along with Naish sails. A snack bar serves sandwiches, snacks and assorted drinks with tables and chairs facing the breeze and spectacular view. Elvis and Patoen help clients master any skill and are accomplished racers themselves. Steeped in knowledge of the island and its culture, they are also affiliated with Roger's Windsurf Place in Aruba.