Sunfish Worlds 2019: Bonaire

The first batch Sunfish Worlds 2019 photos is uploaded to https://www.irista.com/gallery/h71l45yuavoi . Daily video is uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/user/Sunfishworlds . If you have something to add you can WeTransfer it to wetransfer@sunfishworlds.org. Today will be busy. I need to update the age categories.  Then I need to setup my boat in order to sail tpday's practice race at 1400 local time. After that i will process the data collected by the i-Sail trackers. My aim is to have that ready at 1800 (the skipper meeting). i will share the link via https://sunfishworlds.org ; your  family, friends and the rest of the world will be able to see us racing!  This afternoon i will sail with the 360 camera. Use that video to watch the scenery, not my sailing. For that you must wait: i've asked Jean Paul and Alonso to sail a day with the camera. i will do the processing of video and photo's after the opening ceremony... This is no summer holiday!   […].

50% of the sailors registered at i-Sail!  Not all of them started in the practise race. At the moment only Paul van Alphen (NED) uploaded his track. We can now replay his practise race... but of course i need many more. There might be an issue with the electronic equipment rules; at the moment i am not sure if we are allowed to race with trackers this week. Well, for now enjoy Paul's practise race!  […].

The last container with crucial Sunfish hardware arrived yesterday. Bonaire customs will process it today. Then we can start assemble 72 rudders, distribute 72 masts, booms etc.

Just In Time delivery! […].

Welcome @ our Flamingo Airport! Take a selfie with your team while waiting for luggage and post it on Facebook, Twitter or mail it to us.

We have prizes for the best shots!!!!

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Their mystic hull color is called "ice blue", their coaming is a subtile reference to The Netherlands, they will have only 8 days of sailing on the odometer, they come with the absolute must have limited edition "Bonaire Blue Destination" 2019 Sunfish Worlds sail, a line kit, a foil bag, a hull cover and a trolley/dolly .... and they are sold for 3200 USD (Excluding tax and shipment costs). That is 40% discount! If you are a local buyer and keep the boat on the island the price is 3500 USD. Laser Performance sales representative Coco Solsvig will be on site (Plaza Beach resort) during the Worlds. You may contact her there directly or send her an email at coco dot solsvig at laserperformance dot com […].

Bonaire is a relaxed part of the world; the dress code is casual/informal. All official events will take place at the open air Tipsy Seagull restaurant at the Plaza beach. You can wear shoes, but flip flops or barefoot is also accepted at all meals at Plaza. Men can wear shorts and a top (T-shirt or Polo). For ladies: shorts as well and a modest top. Sundress at night is acceptable. Swimwear is not acceptable in any dining establishment (unless you are completely covered).

Many establishments on Bonaire post "No shirt No Service" and women should dress appropriately.

Keep it casual and you'll be fine. You are on Bonaire and no stress is allowed! Enjoy your visit! […].

We encourage all Sunfish Worlds participants to use the free i-Sail tracker app. This smartphone/ iPhone app registers your track(s) using GPS; no data connection is needed. I-Sail will combine all tracks per heat. All heats will become publically available for online playback; your friends an relatives can see how you sailed! Are you a Sunfish Worlds participant? Please create a free i-Sail account asap (preferable using the email address you used for the Worlds registration) and download/install the app. This will give us time to set-up the event for you. Read the instructions linked below.

Disclaimer: YOU are responsible for your phone; We accept no liability for any (in)direct or consequential loss or damage. […].

The 2019 Sunfish Worlds Sailing Instructions are ready for download! […].

Bonaire has the best quality drinkwater you can imagine. Participants will receive reusable water bottles during registration to prevent the use of single use plastics. Jugs with fresh cold drink water and with Gatorade will be available on shore to fill reusable bottles. We will also provide fresh cold water available behind the startline between the races. […].

The sea around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire – the Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP) – is realized in 1979 and protected and managed by STINAPA. The Marine Park surrounds the entire island from the high water mark to the depth of 60 meters (200 ft). This beautiful area covers no less than 600 hectares of coral reef, mangrove vegetation and beautiful tropical fish and is a paradise for snorkelers and divers. It is not without reason that Bonaire has been named one of the best diving locations in the world for years on end.
All activities in the Bonaire National Marine Park are subject to payment, including SCUBA diving and all other water activities. We ask all participants to pay for their tag online and to bring proof of payment to Registration.

We will also have the Bonaire Marine Park tags available for sale during Registration (cash only!). Tags for sailors and other watersports are $25 (for scuba divers $45). […].

Our partner Tropical Travel has put together a nice partner program during the entire Worlds. We have a fun program scheduled for Thursday afternoon, September 19, which will continue if there is no need for racing that day. All participants and relatives will be transported by bus to a perfect windsurf spot, where you can windsurf, kayaking, SUP or simply relax. Our partner Jibe City offers all equipment for free. The bus transportation is also free.

Registration for this fun program is possible up to Wednesday September 18. […].

Bonaire: The World’s Leader in Nature Preservation by Synergizing People and Nature We are a progressive Caribbean island in terms of synergizing people and nature, and a leader in the preservation of its natural assets. Bonaire commits and adapts to the sustainable use of ocean resources for growth, well-being, jobs and the ocean ecosystem’s health. With Bonaire Blue Destination we want to raise awareness in the field of sustainability, for the benefit of our nature, economic development and the preservation of our heritage and culture, a culture that has always lived with and from the ocean. The sustainability efforts of BonSailing, the sailing federation of Bonaire, for this great event are, in random order:

All participants of the 2019 Bonaire Sunfish Worlds will receive this shirt that will protect you from the fierce caribbean sun. Its is by far the best way to protect yourself without harming the environment. […].

An Amendment 2 to the NoR has just been posted accelerating the date for open registrations from August 1 to July 15. That means that starting on July 16 anyone interested in being part of this epic regatta in Bonaire can register. We will cap the fleet at 72 boats and there are currently 67 entries, so we can use 5 more entries! […].