Friday, September 16, 2011
The Eleventh Annual Jong Bonaire Swim to Klein Bonaire Will Be Held on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
The Eleventh Annual Jong Bonaire Swim to Klein Bonaire will be held at the start of Regatta Week on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Each year, the number of participants grows exponentially, and it’s quite a sight to see hundreds of swimmers making their way across the channel between Bonaire and Klein Bonaire.
The swim will begin from the beach at Eden Beach Resort, and swimmers should arrive no later than 7:00 AM. The entry fee is $15.00 per person (adult) or $10.00 for kids. The entry fee includes an event t-shirt, lunch, and drink. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Jong Bonaire, Bon Fysio/BonBida, or Freewieler.
The swim can be done with or without snorkel equipment, and hardy souls even make the swim back. Plenty of boats are on hand to help with those who tire or need assistance, or those who want to ride in comfort back to the beach.
To avoid long lines on the morning of the swim, there will be a pre-registration available at Jong Bonaire between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Saturday, October 1st, at Jong Bonaire. Those who are unable to make the pre-registration can still register the morning of the event.
For those visiting Bonaire, it’s a great opportunity to mingle with the locals, who all turn out at what has become an island social event. See you on the beach! (Source: Jong Bonaire)
