Windsurfing from Bonaire to Curacao for a Cause

 Bonaire’s Taty Frans (ranked 7th in the world) and former Olympian Constantin “Patun” Sargoza are going to windsurf from Bonaire to Curacao on March 8th as part of a fundraiser to help support a stricken local hero. Ann Phelan tells us more:

The event is a fundraiser for Erwin Muller.  Erwin, a dive master and former windsurf hero on Bonaire suffered a serious stroke in January. He is recuperating in Curacao and has a long rehabilitation ahead. Erwin is well known in the community for being a man who loves adventure whether it’s riding his quad or delivering a yacht across the Caribbean.  Locals and tourists are rallying to support Erwin and his family, Ellen and Jason. The March 8 race is dedicated to Erwin, one of the original founders of windsurfing on Bonaire.  

Helicopters and chase boats will accompany the two sailors across the passage. The record set back in the 80’s by Erwin is 4 hours. Donations for this fundraiser may be contributed via Paypal to [email protected]   To follow Erwin’s recovery please see erwinmuller.blogspot.com

We wish Erwin well, and good sailing to Taty and Patun.  

I myself have done this crossing….by plane.

(Photo of Taty borrowed from Ann's website.)

Comments

[Ann Phelan]

Well, Patun is not sailing but Taty says he will. The winds will be strong and perhaps 3+ meter waves BUT the bad news is our winds are NE not SE so at 240 degrees from BOPEC to Curacao it's NOT going to be a fun event for Taty. I am passing on the chase boat as I am prone to seasickness so will fly over if Divi can get me on. SUCCESS Taty...

[Michael]

Three meter waves?! Yow! All the best to Taty...be safe!