Bonaire Landsailing: Blokart Racing No Experience Required
Steer a Blokart Across Bonaire's Windiest Flats
You'll get a 10-minute lesson, then 45 minutes sailing a three-wheel blokart on Bonaire's windiest flats, with the speed entirely in your control. Safety gear, water bottle, and instructions are included. The track is 15 minutes from town, and the full experience takes about two hours door-to-door.
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Bonaire landsailing adventure experience
- Drive to landsailing track
- Explore area near track
- Receive sailing rules and tips
- Put on helmet, gloves, glasses
- Walk to pit stop and board blokart
- Adjust sail for wind and skill
- Enjoy 45 minutes of landsailing
- Return to reception for debrief
- Receive cold water and browse souvenirs
What’s included
Your landsailing experience includes a 10-minute safety and technique lesson, a fitted blokart with sail sized to the wind and your weight, helmet and gloves, protective glasses if needed, about 45 minutes of sailing time on the track, cold water in an eco-friendly bottle you take home, and a debrief back at the reception area. If you need transport from Kralendijk, that can be added when you book.
Times
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00
- Wednesday and Thursday 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00
- Saturday and Sunday 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00
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The experience
You're steering into the wind on three wheels, the sail catching the trade breeze that sweeps across Bonaire's wild side. The track sits about 15 minutes from Kralendijk, on the island's exposed eastern shore where the conditions are exactly what landsailing needs. The blokart responds to your weight and your grip on the tiller: lean, and it leans with you. No sailing background required. The 10-minute lesson covers the basics: how to angle the sail, how to brake, how to feel the wind shift beneath you. After that, you're loose on the track for about 45 minutes, and the speed is entirely yours. Want to cruise and soak in the view? The blokart lets you do that. Want to push it and find out what the sail can do? It'll do that too.
The track is built for everyone. Children from age 8 can sail solo, depending on wind. Younger kids (ages 3–8) ride in a shadow blokart: a double rig where they sit alongside an adult and feel the motion without handling the controls. The operator recently had a 91-year-old out there, so the age range is real. You'll wear a helmet, gloves, and glasses if you need them. The sails are sized to match the wind, your weight, and how much you've done this before. It's not a guessing game. The crew adjusts the setup so you're not fighting the equipment.
After you come back to the pit stop, there's a debrief. A casual rundown of who was fastest and what you felt out there. Cold water comes in your own eco-friendly bottle, included in the price, and there are souvenirs if you want to take something home. The whole thing, including the drive from Kralendijk, runs about two hours. If you don't have a car or don't want to drive, you can add a transfer when you book.
Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious about landsailing without the learning curve: the short lesson and adjustable speed mean you're not fighting the equipment or the wind. Plan for about two hours total, including the 15-minute drive from town, so it fits neatly into a half-day itinerary.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need sailing experience to landsail?
No. You get a 10-minute lesson covering the basics, and the blokart is designed to be intuitive. Speed is up to you.
How long is the sailing part?
About 45 minutes on the track, plus 10–15 minutes for safety briefing and setup. The total experience, including travel from Kralendijk, is around two hours.
What's included in the price?
Full sailing instruction, blokart rental, all safety gear (helmet, gloves, glasses), and a cold water bottle you keep.
Where is the track located?
About 15 minutes from Kralendijk center, on the wild and windy side of the island. You can drive yourself or add a transfer when booking.
Is there an age or weight limit?
Participants must be under 150 kg (330 lbs). Ages 3–91 have participated. It's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
What if the wind is too strong or too weak?
The crew sizes the sail to match wind conditions and your skill level. If conditions aren't safe, they'll let you know before you start.
Can I bring my own water bottle?
An eco-friendly water bottle with cold water is included in the price. You keep the bottle as part of the experience.
Bonaire Landsailing: Blokart Racing No Experience Required
2h · EN +1
from US$ 65 per person
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