Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 06/2016 | Page 39

TOP DIVE RESORTS

08 A pink salt flat with

white salt cones against
a pure blue sky
© 123RF/Gary Tognoni

CAPTAIN DON’S HABITAT

While excellent diving is
happening mainly on the
western, leeward side of the
island, world-class windsurfing is
available on the windward side
at Lac Bay in Sorobon. The water
is shallow and warm and there
is a beautiful beach. With steady
onshore trade winds, conditions
are perfect for every skill level,
and freestylers from around the
world return each year to train
for the annual pro tours.

Bonaire is one
of the few global
breeding grounds
for flamingos

Founded in 1976 by the late
underwater environmentalist
Captain Don Stewart, Captain
Don’s is all about diving and the
environment. From the lowimpact building methods in the
variety of accommodations,
both beachfront and tranquil
garden, to solar heaters and a
modern waste-water
treatment system, they
impose the least possible
impact on the environment.
Iguanas, lizards, over 50
species of birds and many
indigenous and imported
plants and trees are in the
grounds. The PADI resort has
three one-tank boat departures
daily to over 70 moored sites.
Total diving freedom has
always been the concept at

Captain Don’s Habitat, meaning
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The house reef is wonderful
and accessible from the diversonly jetty. Following accepted
safe diving practices, you can
grab a tank and go whenever
you want.
www.habitatbonaire.com

© Gill McDonald

WINDSURFING