In spots like Lac Bay, this combination of wind, water, and land has created an ideal windsurfing environment. Winds across the bay's eight square kilometers are as reliable as sunshine in Bonaire, and its unique shape creates three distinct zones, each perfectly suited to particular skill levels. A protected marine park, Lac Bay holds turquoise waters as balmy as the air, and just about as clear. First-time windsurfers start out on the beach side of Lac Bay. The shallow waters here allow easy recovery from falls, and the bay's protective barrier reef ensures smooth-water sailing.
More experienced sailors strike out for the blue-green swells across the bay.
In this intermediate area there's still some swell protection offered by the island's outstretched arms, but the energy of the wind and the water are raised a few notches. For experts in search of greater challenge there's an even more adventurous option at Lac Bay's outer edges. Here the mast-high swells of the Caribbean and the unadulterated, steady strength of the trade winds create sailing conditions of unequaled consistency and excitement. Lac Bay's beaches remain unspoiled by high-rise hotels and casinos. As a result, windsurfers can rest assured that the area will remain an unspoiled paradise for years to come.