By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3597) on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 1:43 pm: |
Bonaire – March 8 is a monumental day when Constantin “Patun” Sargoza and Elton “Taty” Frans windsurf from Bonaire to Curacao. The event is a fundraiser for Bonaire’s own 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. Saragoza, a former Olympian will race across to Curacao with Pro Windsurfer Taty Frans. Taty, one of the top freestyler’s in the world recently circumnavigated the island in 2008. He is perhaps the fastest slalom sailor presently on Bonaire. The race commences at 9 AM outside BOPEC. Spectators are welcome for the send off. 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. They will race to Light House Point on the East side of Curacao and then head down to the pier near Breezes Resort. Donations for this fundraiser may be contributed via Paypal to: Erwin2CanDive@gmail.com or by depositing into MCB # 400 050 800 c/o Linda Baker. You may also speak to Elvis Martinus about other contributions for the fundraiser at 786 2288.
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By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #771) on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 2:04 pm: |
Will anyone video this event and perhaps post it somewhere for many of us to see?
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By Josie (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1400) on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 6:38 pm: |
This is an awesome tribute by some wonderful people to an awesome individual who is the spirit of Bonaire to so many of us.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3601) on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 7:59 pm: |
The windsurf guyz are very excited to celebrate their love for their windsurf bro and indeed it's an amazing event..
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By Dara Walter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #795) on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 12:00 am: |
Thanks to Elvis, Patun, Taty, Ann and all the rest who are working hard to raise awareness and increase contributions to help Erwin! Elvis has shared a little more about Erwin's long love-affair with the sea and watersports (with my edits):
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By Trevor Hibdige, Lac Bay Villa (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #138) on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 1:12 am: |
How about starting a Register of Support. Then his family can print it out and show it to Erwin to give him extra strength.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3602) on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 9:41 am: |
Trevor Hibdige - Lac Bay
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By Dara Walter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #796) on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 9:55 am: |
For those wanting to send cards:
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3620) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 3:28 pm: |
I met with Elvis today. The winds are odd, very NE vs a better SE. This will make for a very challenging race to CUR. The chop and wind are ok for Taty and Patun but not the wind direction. Patun has decided not to sail. Taty goes on his own. Please meet at 8 AM at BOPEC for the send off. Patrice from Bistro will be on hand with breakfast goodies. Donate ANYTHING..5-10 NAF is appreciated.
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By Roy ***(64 STG) cya at Lac Bay May 10th (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2865) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 4:05 pm: |
Paypal support sent
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3621) on Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 5:25 pm: |
The event is postponed due to Mariners/Small Craft Advisory. Call 786 2288 for further details.
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By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #909) on Sunday, March 8, 2009 - 8:13 pm: |
How was the run to Curacao today???
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By Dan Jolly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #910) on Sunday, March 8, 2009 - 8:13 pm: |
Sorry - just noticed Ann's post.
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2062) on Sunday, March 8, 2009 - 8:27 pm: |
ann please let us know when the event is rescheduled
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3624) on Monday, March 9, 2009 - 5:04 pm: |
Elvis posted today the new date is March 22. Please call 786 2288 the day of the event or the day before to confirm. Should be the same plan: Meet at BOPEC 8 AM
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2069) on Monday, March 9, 2009 - 5:34 pm: |
thanks ann. we'll be there
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3656) on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 5:38 pm: |
March 28 New Date
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By Dan Jolly (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1102) on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 9:23 am: |
Today is the windsurf race to Curacao it seems. Anyone please post information and updates today. Thanks.
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2094) on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 4:40 pm: |
we were at bopec about 845AM. only taty windsurfed so it was a race against the clock, not another windsurfer. he began, to great applause and horn-honking, almost exactly at 9AM (the time elvis told me last night). there were at least 50-75 people there (maybe more, they were pretty spread out) to see him off. after he left we drove back to karpata to wait for some friends and then dove with them at candyland so i didn't hear how taty did.
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By Dan Jolly (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1103) on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 4:45 pm: |
Thanks for the update Pat.
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By Dara Walter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #802) on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 11:19 am: |
Here's the result(compliments of Ellen)!!!
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By Dara Walter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #803) on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 11:42 am: |
I'm donating a $1 for every minute the record was broken by: to the Mullers and also to the Bonaire Kids sailing program. For those that are challenged by higher math, that's 105 minutes!
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairebliss.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3664) on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 5:25 pm: |
Dara, the record was set...new record..2 hours 14 minutes...it's still time to donate via Paypal.
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By Freddie {Moderator} (Moderator - Post #715) on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 7:09 pm: |
some photos sent to me by Ann Phelan
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By Dan Jolly (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1112) on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 8:01 pm: |
How do we send contributions for Erwin via PayPal?
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By Dara Walter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #804) on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 8:03 pm: |
Annie, Thanks for getting the pictures from the event!
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By Dan Jolly (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1115) on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 8:33 am: |
Paypal support sent
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By Dara Walter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #805) on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 7:11 pm: |
Paypal support sent
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