Redakshon
Kralendijk,- E promé regata di BonSailing a reuni mas ku 120 zeiladó den 14 tipo diferente di embarakshon, inkluyendo mikro-boto, blokarts, Optimists, Sunfish, yate i un kombinashon di boards i foils. E partisipantenan tabata tin edat entre 9 i 74 aña, lokual a mustra e gran atractivo di zeilmentu na Boneiru i a trese famia, zeiladónan ku hopi eksperensia i entusiastanan nobo huntu pa e evento di fin di siman.
E biento fuerte di djasabra a impedí algun embarakshon chikí pa partisipá den tur e karedanan plania, pero e evento ainda a ofresé karedanan banda di kosta, weganan, zeilmentu ku yate i kompetensia di Sunfish. E organisadónan a adaptá e programa segun e kondishonnan, permitiendo ku partisipantenan i mirones por a disfrutá di un dia variá riba awa. Riba djadumingu, tempu mas trankil a krea e kondishonnan pa un downwinder for di Atlantis Beach pa No Name Beach, kaminda windsurfers, wingfoilers, kitesurfers i foilers a kompletá e ruta ku sosten di Marine Park, ku a otorgá un pèrmit spesial pa baha na Klein Bonaire pa e evento. E kategoria Wing Foiling a wordu ganá pa Christiaan Zweers, Kite pa Leon van Bergen, i Windfoil/Windsurf pa Tycho Smit. E dama mas lihé tabata Astrid van Schaik. E zeiladónan hóben di Optimist, for di 9 aña, a zeil den dos kategoria: e ganadó den klas B tabata Kyra van de Keuken, i e ganadó sorpresivo den klas C tabata Neymar Janga. E ganadó general den klas Sunfish A tabata Paxienroque Martis. Den klas Sunfish B, Antje Gunther a logra gana. E ganadó den klas Yachts Racing tabata Jenk for di Kòrsou. E ganadó den klas Yachts Cruising tabata Compass Bonaire.
E kompetensia di mikro-boto na Parke Tului a atraé 12 boto. BonSailing tambe a presentá tres boto nobo trahá inspirá riba e diseño tradishonal di Boto Piskado, komo parti di un esfuerso mas amplio pa preservá e herensia marítimo lokal i hasi e klase aki mas aksesibel pa partisipantenan den futuro. E ganadónan tabata NoGame den klas 30”, Lina den klas 35”, Khimani den klas 40” i Kheian den klas 45”.
Aunke e Boto Piskado di tamaño kompletu no por a bai awa pa motibu di e biento fuerte, e organisadónan a indiká ku nan ta keda un parti importante di e evento i ta sperá ku nan lo bolbe durante e Bonaire Regatta na òktober.
E fin di siman tambe a inkluí un torneo di piska riba djadumingu, den kolaborashon ku Budget Marine komo parti di selebrashon di e 25 aña di eksistensia di e kompania na Boneiru. Durante e torneo a drenta 600 kilogram di piska. Jordan de Meyer i su tripulashon abordo di Valhalla a registrá e kantidat total mas haltu di piska ku 226,5 kilogram i e piska mas grandi di e dia ku 30,3 kilogram, miéntras Marjuel, e partisipante mas hóben, a drenta e piska mas grandi den kategoria di botonan chikí ku 24,8 kilogram.
BonSailing, un fundashon ku ta dediká su mes na promové zeilmentu na Boneiru, ta den proseso di transishon pa bira un federashon ku ta fokus riba kresementu di partisipashon, entrenamentu i materialnan pa sostené tur forma di zeilmentu riba e isla. E organisashon tambe ta fortalesé su struktura i ta buska miembronan di direktiva comprometí pa sostené su siguiente fase di desaroyo (mira BonSailing.org pa mas informashon). E éksito di e regata ta reflehá e momentum kresiente di e deporte riba e isla. BonSailing a gradisí su boluntario, partnernan i sostenedónan, inkluyendo VWS, Indebon, BSSA, WAB, Epic Tours Bonaire, Palm Boats i Watersport Bonaire, pa yuda hasi e fin di siman posibel.
| Final results BonSailing Regatta June 13-14, 2026 | |
| Yachts Racing Class: | |
| 1st place | Jenk (CUR) |
| Yachts Cruisers | |
| 1st place | Compass Bonaire (BON) |
| 2nd place | Aventura (BON) |
| 3rd place | Phoenix Solobon (BON) |
| Sunfish A | |
| 1st place | Paxienrocque Martis |
| 2nd place | Gilbert Martis |
| 3rd place | George Soliano |
| Sunfish B | |
| 1st place | Antje Gunther |
| 2nd place | Konstanze Staud |
| 3rd place | Carine Verhaagen |
| Optimist B | |
| 1st place | Kyra vd Keuken |
| 2nd place | Roemer van den Brink |
| 3rd place | Leif Coster |
| Optimist C | |
| 1st place | Neymar Janga |
| 2nd place | Felix Ong |
| 3rd place | Mila de Wit |
| Microboats 30″ | |
| 1st place | Nogame |
| 2nd place | Angel |
| 3rd place | Seabird |
| Microboats 35″ | |
| 1st place | Lina |
| 2nd place | Extream |
| 3rd place | Melissa |
| Microboats 40″ | |
| 1st place | Khimani |
| 2nd place | Ta Mi So |
| Microboats 45″ | |
| 1st place | Kheian |
| 2nd place | Rainbow |
| Downwinder Atlantis to Klein Bonaire: | |
| Wing Foiling | |
| 1st place | Christiaan Zweers |
| 2nd place | Pieter Zweers |
| 3rd place | Monique Meyer |
| Kite Men | |
| 1st place | Leon van Bergen |
| 2nd place | Rowan Beenakkers |
| 3rd place | Robbert Sas |
| Windfoil | |
| 1st place | Tycho Smit |
| 2nd place | Maria Boekstegers |
| 3rd place | Kenny Abrahamsz |
| Women | |
| 1st place | Astrid van Schaik |
| 2nd place | Jiske Schailing |
| 3rd place | Melissa Du Mul |
FUENTE: BONAIRE SUNFISH SAILING ASSOCIATION B.S.S.A./LIVE99FM
NEDERLAND:
BONSAILING-REGATTA TREKT VEEL DEELNEMERS EN BREDE STEUN UIT DE GEMEENSCHAP
Kralendijk,- De eerste regatta van BonSailing , gehouden van 12 tot 14 Juni vanuit Kas di Regatta, bracht meer dan 120 zeilers samen, verdeeld over 14 typen vaartuigen, waaronder microboten, blokarts, Optimists, Sunfish, jachten en een mix van boards en foils. De deelnemers varieerden in leeftijd van 9 tot 74 jaar, wat de brede aantrekkingskracht van zeilen op Bonaire onderstreepte en families, ervaren zeilers en nieuwe liefhebbers samenbracht tijdens het weekendevenement.
Door de harde wind op zaterdag konden sommige kleinere vaartuigen niet deelnemen aan alle geplande races, maar het evenement bood toch jeugdactiviteiten, jachtzeilen en Sunfish A-wedstrijden. De organisatoren pasten het programma aan de omstandigheden aan, zodat deelnemers en toeschouwers konden genieten van een gevarieerde dag op het water. Op zondag zorgde rustiger weer voor ideale omstandigheden voor een downwinder van Atlantis Beach naar No Name Beach, waarbij windsurfers, wingfoilers, kitesurfers en foilers de route voltooiden met steun van het Marine Park, dat voor het evenement een speciale vergunning verleende voor de landing op Klein Bonaire. De Wing Foiling categorie werd gewonnen door Christiaan Zweers, Kite door Leon van Bergen, Windfoil/Windsurf door Tycho Smit . De snelste dame was Astrid van Schaik. De Optimisten zeilertjes vanaf 9 jaar zeilden in twee categorien, Winnaar in de B klasse werd Kyra van de Keuken, en verrassend winnaar in de C klasse Neymar Janga. Overall winnaar van de Sunfish A klasse werd Paxienroque Martis. In de Sunfish B klasse wist Antje Gunther te winnen. Yachts Racing klasse winnaar werd Jenk uit Curacao. Yachts Cruising klasse winnaar werd Compass Bonaire.
De Microbotenwedstrijd in Parke Tuloui trok 12 boten. BonSailing presenteerde ook drie nieuw gebouwde boten, geïnspireerd op het traditionele Boto Piskado-ontwerp, als onderdeel van een bredere inspanning om het lokale maritieme erfgoed te behouden en de klasse toegankelijker te maken voor toekomstige deelnemers. Winnaars waren in de 30” klasse NoGame, in 35” Lina, in 40” Khimani en in 45” Kheian.
Hoewel de grote Boto Piskado’s vanwege de harde wind niet te water konden worden gelaten, zeiden de organisatoren dat zij een belangrijk onderdeel van het evenement blijven en naar verwachting terugkeren tijdens de Bonaire Regatta in oktober.
Het weekend omvatte op zondag ook een vistoernooi in samenwerking met Budget Marine, als onderdeel van de viering van het 25-jarig jubileum van het bedrijf op Bonaire. Tijdens het toernooi werd 600 kilogram vis binnengebracht. Jordan de Meyer en zijn bemanning aan boord van Valhalla noteerden de hoogste totale vangst met 226,5 kilogram en de grootste vis van de dag met 30,3 kilogram, terwijl Marjuel, de jongste deelnemer, de grootste vis in de categorie kleine boten binnenhaalde met 24,8 kilogram.
BonSailing, een stichting die zich inzet voor de promotie van zeilen op Bonaire, ontwikkelt zich nu tot een federatie die zich richt op het vergroten van deelname, training en materialen ter ondersteuning van alle vormen van zeilen op het eiland. De organisatie versterkt ook haar structuur en zoekt betrokken bestuursleden om de volgende ontwikkelingsfase te ondersteunen (zie BonSailing.org voor meer informatie). Het succes van de Regatta weerspiegelt de groeiende dynamiek van de sport op het eiland. BonSailing bedankt haar vrijwilligers, partners en supporters, waaronder VWS, Indebon, BSSA, WAB, Epic Tours Bonaire, Pam Boats en Watersports Bonaire, voor hun bijdrage aan het mogelijk maken van het weekend.
| Final results BonSailing Regatta June 13-14, 2026 | |
| Yachts Racing Class: | |
| 1st place | Jenk (CUR) |
| Yachts Cruisers | |
| 1st place | Compass Bonaire (BON) |
| 2nd place | Aventura (BON) |
| 3rd place | Phoenix Solobon (BON) |
| Sunfish A | |
| 1st place | Paxienrocque Martis |
| 2nd place | Gilbert Martis |
| 3rd place | George Soliano |
| Sunfish B | |
| 1st place | Antje Gunther |
| 2nd place | Konstanze Staud |
| 3rd place | Carine Verhaagen |
| Optimist B | |
| 1st place | Kyra vd Keuken |
| 2nd place | Roemer van den Brink |
| 3rd place | Leif Coster |
| Optimist C | |
| 1st place | Neymar Janga |
| 2nd place | Felix Ong |
| 3rd place | Mila de Wit |
| Microboats 30″ | |
| 1st place | Nogame |
| 2nd place | Angel |
| 3rd place | Seabird |
| Microboats 35″ | |
| 1st place | Lina |
| 2nd place | Extream |
| 3rd place | Melissa |
| Microboats 40″ | |
| 1st place | Khimani |
| 2nd place | Ta Mi So |
| Microboats 45″ | |
| 1st place | Kheian |
| 2nd place | Rainbow |
| Downwinder Atlantis to Klein Bonaire: | |
| Wing Foiling | |
| 1st place | Christiaan Zweers |
| 2nd place | Pieter Zweers |
| 3rd place | Monique Meyer |
| Kite Men | |
| 1st place | Leon van Bergen |
| 2nd place | Rowan Beenakkers |
| 3rd place | Robbert Sas |
| Windfoil | |
| 1st place | Tycho Smit |
| 2nd place | Maria Boekstegers |
| 3rd place | Kenny Abrahamsz |
| Women | |
| 1st place | Astrid van Schaik |
| 2nd place | Jiske Schailing |
| 3rd place | Melissa Du Mul |
ENGELS:
BONSAILING REGATTA DRAWS STRONG TURNOUT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Kralendijk,- BonSailing’s first regatta brought together more than 120 sailors across 14 types of craft, including microboats, blokarts, Optimists, Sunfish, yachts, and a mix of boards and foils. Participants ranged in age from 9 to 74, underscoring the broad appeal of sailing on Bonaire and bringing families, longtime sailors, and new enthusiasts together for the weekend event.
Saturday’s strong winds prevented some smaller craft from taking part in all planned races, but the event still featured shoreline races, games, yacht sailing, and Sunfish competition. Organizers adjusted the schedule to match conditions, allowing participants and spectators to enjoy a varied day on the water. On Sunday, calmer weather set the stage for a downwinder from Atlantis Beach to No Name Beach, where windsurfers, wingfoilers, kitesurfers, and foilers completed the route with support from the Marine Park, which issued a special permit for landing on Klein Bonaire for the event. The Wing Foiling category was won by Christiaan Zweers, Kite by Leon van Bergen, and Windfoil/Windsurf by Tycho Smit. The fastest woman was Astrid van Schaik. The Optimist sailors, starting from age 9, sailed in two categories. Kyra van de Keuken won the B class, while Neymar Janga was the surprise winner of the C class. The overall winner of the Sunfish A class was Paxienroque Martis. In the Sunfish B class, Antje Gunther took first place. The Yachts Racing class was won by Jenk from Curaçao. The Yachts Cruising class was won by Compass Bonaire.
The microboat competition at Parke Tuloui drew 12 boats. BonSailing also unveiled three newly built boats inspired by the traditional Boto Piskado design as part of a broader effort to preserve local maritime heritage and make the class more accessible to future participants. Winners were in the 30” klasse NoGame, in 35” Lina, in 40” Khimani and in 45” Kheian.
Although the full sized Boto Piskado were unable to launch because of the high winds, organizers said they remain an important part of the event and are expected to return during the October Bonaire Regatta.
The weekend also included a fishing tournament on Sunday in partnership with Budget Marine as part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebration on Bonaire. The tournament brought in 600 kilograms of fish. Jordan de Meyer and crew aboard Valhalla recorded the highest total catch at 226.5 kilograms and the largest fish of the day at 30.3 kilograms, while Marjuel, the youngest competitor, brought in the largest fish in the small boats category at 24.8 kilograms.
BonSailing, a foundation dedicated to promoting sailing on Bonaire, is now transitioning into a federation focused on building participation, training, and materials to support all forms of sailing on the island. The organization is also strengthening its structure and seeking committed board members to support its next stage of development (see www.BonSailing.org for more info). The Regatta’s success reflects growing momentum for the sport across the island. BonSailing thanked its volunteers, partners, and supporters, among others VWS , Indebon , BSSA, WAB, Epic Tours, Palm Boats and Watersport Bonaire, for helping make the weekend possible.
| Final results BonSailing Regatta June 13-14, 2026 | |
| Yachts Racing Class: | |
| 1st place | Jenk (CUR) |
| Yachts Cruisers | |
| 1st place | Compass Bonaire (BON) |
| 2nd place | Aventura (BON) |
| 3rd place | Phoenix Solobon (BON) |
| Sunfish A | |
| 1st place | Paxienrocque Martis |
| 2nd place | Gilbert Martis |
| 3rd place | George Soliano |
| Sunfish B | |
| 1st place | Antje Gunther |
| 2nd place | Konstanze Staud |
| 3rd place | Carine Verhaagen |
| Optimist B | |
| 1st place | Kyra vd Keuken |
| 2nd place | Roemer van den Brink |
| 3rd place | Leif Coster |
| Optimist C | |
| 1st place | Neymar Janga |
| 2nd place | Felix Ong |
| 3rd place | Mila de Wit |
| Microboats 30″ | |
| 1st place | Nogame |
| 2nd place | Angel |
| 3rd place | Seabird |
| Microboats 35″ | |
| 1st place | Lina |
| 2nd place | Extream |
| 3rd place | Melissa |
| Microboats 40″ | |
| 1st place | Khimani |
| 2nd place | Ta Mi So |
| Microboats 45″ | |
| 1st place | Kheian |
| 2nd place | Rainbow |
| Downwinder Atlantis to Klein Bonaire: | |
| Wing Foiling | |
| 1st place | Christiaan Zweers |
| 2nd place | Pieter Zweers |
| 3rd place | Monique Meyer |
| Kite Men | |
| 1st place | Leon van Bergen |
| 2nd place | Rowan Beenakkers |
| 3rd place | Robbert Sas |
| Windfoil | |
| 1st place | Tycho Smit |
| 2nd place | Maria Boekstegers |
| 3rd place | Kenny Abrahamsz |
| Women | |
| 1st place | Astrid van Schaik |
| 2nd place | Jiske Schailing |
| 3rd place | Melissa Du Mul |
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