The Antilles stand for guaranteed trade wind and a flat, turquoise lagoon. On Bonaire, Lac Bay is one of the best-known spots for learning. Steady wind and warm water make the start easy and the sessions long.
Profile
| Best time to visit | year-round, strongest wind May to August |
| Wind | trade wind, very steady |
| Water | warm, turquoise |
| Level | all |
| Area | Bonaire with the flat Lac Bay lagoon |
The area
The heart of it is the flat Lac Bay lagoon on Bonaire with its turquoise, warm water. The trade wind blows very steadily here and makes the spot easy to plan for. The shallow water gives confidence and invites you to practice.
Who & when
The spot suits all levels and, thanks to the flat lagoon, is ideal for learning. There is wind year-round, with the trade wind strongest from May to August. If you are looking for safe conditions to progress, this is the place.
Good to know
Lac Bay is flat and turquoise, which softens falls and makes it easy to keep an overview. The trade wind is very steady, so sessions are easy to plan. For the strongest wind, the period from May to August is worth it.
Our impression
For us the Antilles with Bonaire are a safe tip for anyone who wants to learn. The flat turquoise lagoon and the steady trade wind simply go together. A spot that delivers reliably and still offers Caribbean feeling.