Bonaire NP7 Experience - Quick facts
Prime Experience
Arrive and enjoy
Improved Coaching with extra coach, new methods and safety boat
Including 6 nights in Boutique Hotel Wanapa (for up to two)
Including Pro Windsurf Gear Rental
Including Breakfast & Healthy lunch on the beach
Wildlife visits and more.
Where: Bonaire
When: 9th to 15th of December
What: Windsurf Coaching | Riding in board shorts | Living the dream
Coaching: Nico Prien + 1
Common conditions: Flatwater, 25-30°C, 15-20 knots
“Thank you for the week, Nico. Your tips saved me years and I had such a great time. When is your next experience?”
This was a life enriching experience!!!
Huge thank you for such a great week of training and windsurfing.
Thank you to all the excellent humans who made it so great. I realized that windsurfers are my one and only tribe. I will stick by them for life.
🤙 Nico about the experience
“Join me, as we dive deep into the world of windsurfing during our exclusive windsurfing experience. This isn't just about coaching; it's about diving into an experience that blends windsurfing with its relaxed lifestyle and fabulous weather and wind conditions.”
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“While windsurfing demands practice and expertise, I believe that with the right guidance, anyone can master its challenges. Whether you're a beginner seeking to get the basics right or an experienced rider looking to refine your technique, these experiences are designed to cater to your individual needs.
Drawing from years of experience shared through my YouTube channel, I'm excited to offer a personalized and proven approach to tackle the specific hurdles you've encountered on your windsurfing journey.
Join me and a select group of fellow enthusiasts for six days of immersive learning and unforgettable experiences on the water. Together, we'll unlock the secrets of windsurfing and make this an unforgettable experience.
Don't let this adventure slip away—reserve your spot today and let's embark on this journey together, where every gust brings us closer to mastery and unforgettable memories!
Upon registration, you'll receive all the details you need, along with direct access to me for any additional questions or guidance. Let's make waves together!”
✓ The VIP Experience
🇧🇶 🤙 Arrive on Bonaire and let go…
Book your flight at your own convenience.
Once you arrive on Bonaire, you can lean back and enjoy the program.
🛎️⭐️ 6 nights in Boutique Hotel
⛵️Pro Gear Rental at the famous Jibe City Center
Once you arrive at the spot JIBE CITY is our Hub for the week.
It’s equipped with an enormous number of boards and rigs from NeilPryde, JP, Severne, Starboard and Duotone of the latest generation. The full week of pro rental is included.
✅ Coaching
One key pillar of the week is to tackle your personal goal on the water.
We will have six days of personal coaching on and off the water with Nico and another Pro Windsurfer as Co-Coach.
🖥️ Improved Video Analysis
During the week will film and analyze your progress. With three Video Analysis Sessions, we will be able to visualize your mistakes and correct them.
📸 Your Memories
Nico’s Videographer, Lars, will be on the spot on a daily basis to cover your progress and make sure you have an unforgettable memory from the experience… in 4K ;-).
🥗 Daily Healthy Lunch
Energy and good food are important! Therefore, you will be served an included, daily Lunch right next the beach at the Hang Out Beach Bar, rated with 4.6 Stars on google.
🍺🌅 Drinks and the Sea
Rest, hang out and have a drink at the best spot in town, right by the sea and while watching the action. Whether it’s in between your sessions or a beer at the end of the day.
🎖️ T-Shirt & Watershirt
You will receive an exclusive
NP7 Experience T-Shirt and
NP7 Experience Water Shirt.
💡 Personal Gear Advise and discount
At the end of the week, we will provide you a gear recommendation, based on your level and progress.
You’ll receive an exclusive one time 10% Surfcenter Discount on any gear, which is not on sale.
Pricing
🇧🇶 About the Experience
Discover Sorobon bay on the windsurf board
Discover the beautiful and turquoise bay of Sorobon on the board windsurf board.
Bonaire Wildlife Touring
Dive deeper into the beauty of Bonaire. Explore the key sights and highlights of North and South Bonaire, and learn more about the lives of the locals.
A group to remember
What makes the experience special is to share these unforgettable moments with a group of enthusiastic windsurfers.
Nothing is better to share the stories of the day with someone, who understands what windsurfing is about.
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The key is the right balance between training on the water and theory on land.
On water coaching we all provide direct feedback and individual focus points with two pro coaches. We’ll work with daily tasks and goals.
The video analysis will help you visualize your mistakes and understand why and how you have to change your technique.
The focus points on Fin and Foil
- Improving your technique to go faster
- Control your gear in strong wind or chop
- Get planing in less wind
- Improve moves such as
the planing power jibe
the duck jibe
the fast tack
- Identifying your mistakes
- Understanding the “whys” behind your mistakes and finding solutions
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Daily technique, gear tuning and rigging clinics will help you understand the complex world of maneuvers and gear.
Nico draws from his long experience of teaching people online and in person.
Understanding how sails work
Trim, Harness Lines, Boom, Downhaul, Battens
Understanding how boards work
Footstraps, Mastbase, Constructions Shapes
Deep dive: Fins
Deep dive: Foils
- Learning to choose and find the right kit for your needs and prevailing conditions
“A big outcome with little effort.
Simply book your flight, arrive and immerse yourself. Meet new likeminded people, enjoy the sun and saltwater on your skin and get a taste of the Caribbean culture. Come home with a new skillset on the water and unforgettable memories.”
🏖️ The Spot
Bonaire's Sorobon Beach is a windsurfer's dream, blessed with steady trade winds and a shallow, turquoise lagoon. Nestled amidst mangroves and gentle hills, it's a sanctuary where wind and water meet, offering an exhilarating experience in a stunning natural setting.
✅ Easy entry, blue water, a safe bay and shorts weather: A windsurfing paradise.
🛫 Travel & Gear
We will be by your side with all information about travel and help with arrangements.
Travel: The airport you will be flying to is Bonaire. You can book your own rental car or the hotel can arrange an airport transfer for you. A rental car is highly recommended to get from the hotel to the beach, be mobile and it’ll make for an even better experience.
Gear rental: The hub for our clinic is the Jibe City Center. It’s equipped with an enormous number of boards and rigs from NeilPryde, JP, Severne, Starboard and Duotone of the latest generation. The full week of rental is included.
Gear storage: If you want to bring your own gear, you can do so and store it right on the spot at the Jibe City Center. You can reserve the full week of storage right through me.
After confirmed sign-up you will be added to a WhatsApp group with all participants so we can form groups to share car and get excited.
I’m looking forward to a week full of learnings, memories and action with you!
Nico Prien - Pro Windsurfer, PWA President, Watersport Enthusiast
At the end of the week
📝 Week plan
Monday: Arrival day / registration
Tuesday - Saturday:
10.00 - 13.00 Coaching
- lunch break -
14.00 - 17.00 Coaching
Sunday: 10.00 - 13.00 Coaching / Departure
We have a flexible schedule to maximize wind conditions.
All other activities will be scheduled depending on the wind.
You will receive a more detailed schedule prior to the week. A daily schedule will be provided on the spot.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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After booking you will receive an invoice with a 50% non-refundable deposit.
The other half is due one week before the event.
You can pay via bank transfer or PayPal.
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Upon your request, the hotel can arrange a Transfer from the Airport. The transfer will be charged separately by the hotel.
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Our sport is dependent on nature, so despite good connections, unfortunately I can’t book the wind for us. ;-)
However, there are theory lessons and other activities planned for the less windy days.
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Yes, if you do book the hotel with us the room is booked for 2 people automatically.
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Yes, you can attend with your own equipment and store it at the windsurf center.
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The offered experience price includes a Deluxe Double Room. Limited amounts available.
Upgrades are possible, as far as rooms are available. Please ask us your personal offer.Check rooms here: