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- Wave Challenge March 22, 2008/Lac Cai
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:56:38 -0400

Photos Courtesy of Veronica Zufelt

 

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- Wave Challenge March 22, 2008/Lac Cai
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:50:25 -0400

Bonaire – Thanks to a Caribbean wide storm, the swell was enough to create a challenging wave event a Lac Cai on Saturday. The local contingent of windsurf youth and pros and a few international riders were on hand to compete in the annual wave challenge. Italian rider Davide Giardini, studying at CIEE was on hand to compete. An impressive group of junior riders were eager to sample the afternoon swell. Local pros Taty Frans, Kiri Thode and Tonky Frans each performed a set of freestyle wave feats including forward loops, table tops and more. When they were up, the junior division dazzlied the crowd in the big swells. Young Dylan Robles proves practice makes perfect. His skill in the waves has vastly improved since last year’s event. Top gun Bjorn Saragoza wowed the crowed with some sick moves.

 

There was a large spectator crowd on hand with a mix of locals and tourists.  During lunch everyone enjoyed local food including fish and fungi and creole style chicken. The mood was enhanced by Antillean and Latin music and a festive vibe. The awards ceremony was a fun time and the winners revealed were

 

Juniors: 1. Bjorn Saragoza (Hot Sails/Starboard)

            2. Hendrick Balentien (JP)

            3. Amado Vrieswjk (Hot Sails/Starboard)

 

 

Pro:     1. Taty Frans (North/Starboard)

           2. Kiri Thode (Gaastra/Starboard)

           3. Tonky Frans (Gaastra/F2)

 

Thanks to the following supporters who provided prizes, event support and cash: Fast Forward, Jibe City, Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations, Bonaire Windsurf Place, AB Car Rental, Bonaire Seaside Apartments, Antillean Wine Company, The Island Supplier, Divi Hotel Bonaire, The Red Cross and Aquaspeed.

 

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- Wave Challenge March 22, 2008/Lac Cai
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:41:13 -0400

Bonaire – Thanks to a Caribbean wide storm, the swell was enough to create a challenging wave event a Lac Cai on Saturday. The local contingent of windsurf youth and pros and a few international riders were on hand to compete in the annual wave challenge. Italian rider Davide Giardini, studying at CIEE was on hand to compete. An impressive group of junior riders were eager to sample the afternoon swell. Local pros Taty Frans, Kiri Thode and Tonky Frans each performed a set of freestyle wave feats including forward loops, table tops and more. When they were up, the junior division dazzlied the crowd in the big swells. Young Dylan Robles proves practice makes perfect. His skill in the waves has vastly improved since last year’s event. Top gun Bjorn Saragoza wowed the crowed with some sick moves.

 

There was a large spectator crowd on hand with a mix of locals and tourists.  During lunch everyone enjoyed local food including fish and fungi and creole style chicken. The mood was enhanced by Antillean and Latin music and a festive vibe. The awards ceremony was a fun time and the winners revealed were

 

Juniors: 1. Bjorn Saragoza (Hot Sails/Starboard)

            2. Hendrick Balentien (JP)

            3. Amado Vrieswjk (Hot Sails/Starboard)

 

 

Pro:     1. Taty Frans (North/Starboard)

           2. Kiri Thode (Gaastra/Starboard)

           3. Tonky Frans (Gaastra/F2)

 

Thanks to the following supporters who provided prizes, event support and cash: Fast Forward, Jibe City, Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations, Bonaire Windsurf Place, AB Car Rental, Bonaire Seaside Apartments, Antillean Wine Company, The Island Supplier, Divi Hotel Bonaire, The Red Cross and Aquaspeed.

 

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- March Waves compared to Felix
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:24:29 -0400

I was at dinner with friends last night. They all own houses on the north shore where we experienced more wave activity. Their impressions were the March 2008 storm surge/waves were stronger than Hurricane Felix last Fall.

Things are quieting down but shore diving was very challenging and few trucks were out on the south Wed. until today.

Elvis Martinus is running a windsurf wave event at Lac Cai. Off to watch the action.

 

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- Big Swell
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:42:22 -0400

The swells along the West coast are quite big. The water levels are high. Night snorkeling was cancelled for my clients due to swells and poor vis. The Wave Challenge run by Aquaspeed is slated for Sat.

 

Stay safe…

 

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- No Wave Action Yet
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:33:55 -0400

Yesterday I was on my Stand Up Paddle Board (Starboard) at Red Slave with Roger from The Place and Beth Winkler from Banana River (FL). What a blast but man I am sore from riding the waves and paddling. Not a huge swell but good fun. Today it seems smaller and that is puzzling as the entire Caribbean is expecting heavy surf mid week. Winds are up which is great for the special ABK Medical MD Clinic being held at Jibe City.

 

Heading to Lee’s for Guinness and DJ Shrek. Tomorrow’s my B Day….Stand Up Paddling for sure.

 

Peace

 

Ann Phelan

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- wicked waves in the Leeward Islands
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:35:34 -0400

As Eli, our Antigua correspondent pointed out, there will be wicked waves mid week. Please everyone, post some photos. Inquiring minds like to see…Looks like 2 meters here in the ABC islands but the other islands 4 meters PLUS.

 

Be safe

 

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- Rainy AM
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:03:52 -0400

Yesterday was a picture perfect beach day. I took the day off to go Stand Up Paddle Board at Lac Bay. I was on a mission to find a sea turtle but instead had a small barracuda following me around. I sat with friends and “talked story” and then took a swim and laid in the sun for a bit. It’s been a long time since I enjoyed the sea having had massive amounts of work. The winds are abysmal and the water levels are low so windsurfers are not happy.

 

Today the sky is very dark with intermittent showers. Pray for wind!

 

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- Chilly and Ominous
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:57:58 -0400

What a day. I woke at 7 as I had a bird watching tour arranged with the fabulous Jerry Ligon. I looked outside to see a very dark sky and still air. Not a breathe of wind. It felt like it was in the low 70’s, I kid you not. While out on our field study I swear I had goose bumps. We started near Abraham Blvd and went all the way to Rincon. In 5 hours I saw some incredible birds and landscape. I counted about 35 different species. Honestly I was not too excited about this tour but was invited. Now that I have had this incredible experience I am a hooked bird watcher. Jerry is an incredible biologist, a witty story teller and a very interesting bird geek. I HIGHLY recommend his tour.

 

The sun is out but the winds are miserable for my many windsurfers here on island.

 

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- No Wind Days
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:24:20 -0400

There are light gentle breezes but man, it’s not boding well for the next ABK Board Sports Clinic and for the many visiting windsurfers. I checked www.windguru.cz and much of the Caribbean is the same.

 

My last Winter Singles Week is this week. We had a fabulous dinner at Wil’s Tropical Grill and then drinks and cigars at Little Havana. Piek and Antoine have an amazing set up. Steve the bartender is the man. I was up for a 5 AM meet and greet at Continental today. Back for a nap and then a pool party to celebrate my friend’s b day.

Tomorrow we hit Capt. Don’s Habitat for Rum Punch Party and Moogie.

Hope for rain and a nudge more wind?

 

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- Rainy Night and AM
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 06:53:37 -0500

I woke to pounding rain. Ran outside, lifted the lid to my water barrel to catch the precious water. The sky remained dark all early morning bringing in more heavy rains. Now, the sky is clearing and the birds have a chorus of song. Windguru reveals light winds for the days to come. Too bad as hoards of windsurfers arrive this weekend for clinics and sailing. This is my last Singles Week for the winter of 2008. Dinner tonight at Wil’s Tropical Grill, one of my favorites. 2 star Michelin chef Wil and his wife cook up a lovely dining experience.

 

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- Finally some weather to chat about..
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:20:35 -0500

The skies are dark yet no rain. The winds are fresh but it’s hot. The windsurf area is inundated with massive amounts of tourists as there are two cruise ships in port bringing over 5500+ people on an island of 14K. You can imagine. 

 

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- Antigua Weekend Report
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:01:02 -0500

Was in Antigua for the weekend. Spent the day on Choke on a Bone, a 27 foot motor catamaran. The wind was strong and the seas pretty wild. The swells near Cades Bay were massive. We went to Rendezvous for a swim but the sea was so rough and dark, I chickened out. There was intermittent rain showers all weekend which I LOVED coming from dry Bonaire. Monday Jabberwock Beach was FULL of kiters enjoying the strong trade winds. Kite Pro Andre Phillips was at Adam Anton’s Kite Antigua shop hanging out. Lots of tourists feeling the breeze. Local windsurfer and instructor Patrick Scales was on hand rigging some small sails.

 

It’s nice to get off island to go to another island..

 

Ann Phelan

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- Slight Deviation in the Weather
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:44:54 -0500

Not much to report aside from our typical windy weather. Today, a dark sky covered the island with intermittent rain showers. I saw a lovely rainbow which warmed my sad heart. Valentines Day Week my cat Wanda came home injured. The vet sutured her up and kept her for 3 days. On day 4, Valentines Day,  she escaped.

 

I have been up at 5 each day searching for her. Its like a needle in a haystack. When I call her name every dog in the barrio starts barking. Since she is fearful of dogs she surely won’t come out from her hiding spot. Sigh…send some love and light to Wanda..come home Wanda…

 

Time to go sail my 5.2 for some respite from my worries…

 

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- Sunny Skies and Decent Wind
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:42:57 -0500

The Windsurfers and Kiters are happy this week. Nice windy conditions and mostly sunny skies. There was some rain during Carnival. Singles Weeks are here so I will be busy entertaining the masses. We have a Caribbean Buffet at Kontiki, Rum Punch at Capt. Don’s Habitat, a Dos Pos Hike and more. The Long Island Posse is in town for 3 weeks. Watch Mike Burns and the local pros throw some sick freestyle on:

 

http://www.breathebonaire.com/index.php?CURRENT_CAM=bonairecam4&SET_CAM=bonairecam4

 

I will be back on my Stand Up Paddle Board soon. Life is good!

 

Ann Phelan

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- No Bientu
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:14:16 -0500

The wind absolutely shut off. Today the horrid Crown Princess is in with the masses descending on our lovely beach at Sorobon. They are stepping in the sea grass tromping on the baby conch and other creatures in what was once a safe island nursery. The sun is blazing and the landscape is green from previous rain. It’s a fine day for a snorkel or dive in paradise.

 

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- Just Back From Antigua
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 08:42:03 -0500

Bon Dia,

 

I was in Antigua for the weekend…it was a lovely time seeing old friend, liming, working and exploring. The weather was rainy and grey but a welcome change living in mostly dry arid Bonaire. 18 years ago I lived on Antigua..so much has changed in that time but what remains is a joyful spirit amongst the people, lovely music and culture, and a good island vibe. Sadly some experiences marred my stay. There are simply too many starving dogs on the island..I hope and pray PAAWS and other animal groups gain support to hold island wide sterilization programs.

Peace and Prosperity and Good Health

Feliz Ana Nobo

 

Ann Phelan

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- Tropical Downpours
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:22:41 -0500

The weather has been rather monotonous but today change a came. I went out on my stand up paddle board despite a horrific cold. The winds were light but it was fun until the weather shifted. The sky became very dark and the winds blew in heralding in some major tropical rain.

 

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- Fishing Tourney and Year End Race Cancelled
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:34:38 -0500

Due to heavy rains and inclement weather the Annual BSaF End of the Year Race and Fishing Tourney was postponed until Sunday at 9 AM.

 

The winds are strong. Last night the weather was wild with tropical gale winds, lightning and heavy pelting rain. It was dushi for sleeping.

 

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- Rainy Days
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 11:54:50 -0500

 

Greetings,

 

Lots of rain today in Bonaire..check out the poor donkeys:

 

 

http://www.bonairewebcams.com/DonkeyCam.php

 

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- Update
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:15:46 -0500

HAPPY THANKSGIVING......FELIZ DIA DE ACCION DE GRACIA

 

Peaceful weather conditions ….yet it is a busy time for all preparing for the upcoming season.

 

Blessings today and every day

 

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- Wind Reversal
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:07:28 -0400

 

The air was still..lots of mosquitos and these little bugs locals call limby limby..annoying…suddenly the wind changed direction and a heavy humid sticky air mass came upon the island. The skies are still cloudy…strange weather days…

 

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- Fireworks...
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  • Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:56:47 -0400

It’s a natural fireworks display outside tonight..the heat lightning is amazing…quite the visual…

 

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- Thunder Boomers
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  • Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:35:36 -0400

The sky is grey and thunder is booming towards Curacao. The radar shows quite the blob overhead. It’s a wait and see kind of day. I am supposed to have the afternoon off to have a well deserved beachside massage at Luna Massage at Bonaire Windsurf Place.

 

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- Weather News...
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:11:31 -0400

The weather in Bonaire remains funky. Today there was one hour of intense rain, wind and a wind reversal. The wind toppled over chairs and made a mess of my garden. 5 miles away in Santa Barbara nothing.

 

Grey skies prevail.

 

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- Hopi Awa
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  • Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:54:48 -0400

Please excuse my Papiamento..water is awa..not awe which is today..correct Jeanne??

 

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- Hopi Awe
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:44:10 -0400

 

Holy smoke, what a morning..around 3 AM I woke to heavy wind, cracking thunder and rain. The rains were torrential. I felt bad for the passengers loading onto the KLM out on the tarmac. I had to go outside and rearrange the dog’s beds so they were out of the storm. It is still raining and the sky is dark. Time to do some cleaning and work.

 

Pasa bon siman

 

GO RED SOX

 

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- GO RED SOX
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:35:19 -0400

It’s the bottom of the 8th inning and I am watching the game on Telecuracao. Intense rain bands are passing sending hopi awe akin a Belnem.

 

Pasa bon noche…

 

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- Sorobon Squall
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:03:08 -0400

A dark cloud emerged south of Sorobon/Lac Bay. The winds picked up and the windsurfers sprang to attention hopping on their boards to get the winds from this squall. Heavy rains drenched the beach. The skies cleared and not a breathe of wind with sunny skies.

 

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- To MJ in Culebra
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:14:18 -0400

Hello MJ,

 

Kunuku is a Papiamento word. It can be translated to refer to the countryside, a farm, a weekend house, the outback…it has been references. Thanks for asking..

 

Pasa bon dia …ayooooooooooooo

 

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- Snorkeling and...
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:44:58 -0400

I put up new curtains so finally can sleep in the morning better. I woke around 6 to heavy rains so promptly returned to dreamland. At 7:30 I took the doggies thru the kunuku to the sea for their Sunday swim. The landscape was littered with puddles suggesting it was indeed a heavy rain. Now the sun is blazing and there is not a breathe of wind. Time to head to the sea for a morning snorkel.

 

 

 

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- Lovely Wind...but..
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:35:04 -0400

For how long?? Since Regatta ended Sunday the winds came in and have been cooling the island. It is a lovely refreshing breeze untypical of Oct. I looked ahead on www.windguru.cz and notice the doldrums are heading back. Time to hibernate, clean the house and read books. There is a blob East of T and T. I wonder if that is our next weather system?

 

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- Sunny and Breezy Day
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:29:52 -0400

Today is a picture perfect day on Bonaire. Light puffy clouds, breezy conditions and lovely sun. It is an ideal day to windsurf, kite, snorkel and dive.

 

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- Rainy Day Saturday
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:44:20 -0400

Well, I am getting a lot of reading in.  I curled up day two on my bed and read a second book. The skies are dark and rain has descended upon Bonaire all morning and now into the afternoon. The dogs are chilling, the birds are playing in the puddles. It’s a curious day. I love it but feel bad the Regatta participants.

 

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- Blob
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:25:05 -0400

There is a blob coming close to Bonaire. Today the skies are dark and the air is heavy with humidity. We had some showers in the wee hours of the morning. All is still.

 

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- Not Much Weather News
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:22:42 -0400

Lazy hot windless days for Bonaire’s 40th Regatta. It’s not too comfy here.

 

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- Bonaire weather
  • From: "Nancy Vrieswijk" <vrieswijk at bonairelive.com>
  • Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 10:25:25 -0400

Hallo,

 

I’m a big fan of reading all the article about the weather.

 

About Bonaire:

 

Today at the first day of the 40th International Regatta all starts has been prosponed

Until noon as we finally got some very very needed rain here. It started at 8.30 and now

At 10.21 it is still raining. We had thunder and lightning too.

After some very hot weeks we finally can enjoy a chilly Monday morning and hope that

The winds will pick-up for all our sailors who are preparing their first start today.

 

Greeting from a freshly washed Bonaire

 

 

Nancy

- The Albatross
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:58:15 -0400

During this quiet weather period let’s reflect on the sea creatures.

 

Please see www.savethealbatross.net

Albatross are dying due to long line fishing. Many species will soon be facing extinction.

Please visit the site and become involved

 

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- Bye Bye Carole in MNI
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:42:07 -0400

Hi Carole,

 

Have a safe trip back to the US. Thanks for your weather posts for MNI. You will be missed. Safe journeys always…

 

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- Paging Bermuda Greg
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:42:26 -0400

Paging Bermuda Greg..we need a weather update please…

 

 

 

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- To Weather Spotters in Central America
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 23:25:14 -0400

Batten down the hatches..this could be devastating. Please take all precautions and post when you can. Prayers..

 

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- Bonaire and Felix
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 13:40:59 -0400
Photos courtesy of Han de Bruijne

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  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 13:40:20 -0400
Photos Courtesy of

Han de Bruijne

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- Sabadeco
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 05:43:36 -0400

My friend reports 1.5 inches of rain in Sabadeco. He thinks he heard the KLM land?? Lots of noise at the oceanfront, storm surge. A report from Punt Vierkant would be interesting.

 

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- Cat 2
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 04:46:18 -0400

Felix is now a Cat. 2 hurricane. I got an email 20 min. ago from Belnem. BON still has electricity. The winds and rains are ramping up. Liz, what’s happening in Hato?

 

Ann Phelan

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Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

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- Waiting on Felix
  • From: "Golden Reef Inn" <info at goldenreefinn.com>
  • Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 19:56:35 -0400
Quiet here, no wind, or rain...airport is now closed and the government just put a warning out for the worst to be on the West Coast as far as rough seas......
 
Eye is expected now to pass just north of us around 3am.
 
We expect the electricity to be shut off around midnight for precautionary measures.  If possible I will post later if conditions change, and hopefully sometime tomorrow if regain electrical service....
 
Liz
- Bonaire Weather Spotter in Antigua
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:33:15 -0400

The govt. of BON has issued Tropical Storm warnings and a weather statement in Papiamento. Here is part of it in English:

 

Dear all,

 

Find press release issued by the Island Government attached.

 

A press conference was held this morning by the Governor, more focused on advising the community to be alert.

 

Additional noteworthy information:

n       The center of the tropical storm is expected to pass around 2am.

n       Prior to that, the island will experience a lot of rain and wind already. These are the two factors that need to be taken into account. Barbados and Grenada have received up to 600ml in a short timeframe, as result of Felix.

n       Small boats need to be on land. Bigger boats need to be in the marina at “Jachthaven”.

n       It is advised not to be on the streets / outdoors as per midnight tonight.

n       The areas of Punt Vierkant and Belnem need to be especially alert, considering the fact that we will be experiencing wind from the south west.

n       Another press conference will be organized later today.

 

This was sent to us by the GM of Tourism, R. Croes.

 

Go to www.bonairewebcams.com to see what’s happening. Another great cam is http://www.breathebonaire.com/index.php

 

My pet sitters are en route from Holland. My outdoor plants and furniture secured. I pray the ABC island’s are unscathed. Keep us posted Liz.

 

Annie

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Bonaire Update
  • From: "Golden Reef Inn" <info at goldenreefinn.com>
  • Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:29:17 -0400
With Annie off island, I thought I could help by posting some Bonaire information.
 
At 10:43 am this morning 1 September 2007, we recieved the following from the Tourism Corporation of Bonaire.
 

Following received from METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA

 

Telephone (+5999) 839-3360 839-3361 Telefax (+5999) 868-3999 869-2699  E-mail: cur-met at meteo.an
CYCLONE MESSAGE NO 2
WARNING ADVISORY NO 1
Date: September 1, 2007                   Time: 07:00 A.M.
Tropical Storm Warning for Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba

STORM IDENTIFICATION:  Tropical Storm (TS) Felix

INTENSITY CATEGORY:  Weak TS

CENTER LOCATION: 12.4N 62.0W or 700KM East of Bonaire

LOCATION TIME:  05:00 AM

PRESENT MOVEMENT:  280 degrees, 18 miles/h or 30 km/h  

MAX WINDS NEAR CENTER:  35 KTS/ 75  KMH with higher GUSTS 45 KTS/ 85KMH

DISCUSSION: Tropical Depression #6 has strenhgthend during the night to Tropical Storm Felix. Felix is expected to continue to further strengthen in the next 24 hours. Due to the expected close passage of the storm, it has been decided to issue a Tropical Storm Warning for the ABC islands as from 5:00 AM September 1.  

EFFECT ON LOCAL CONDITIONS:  Felix continues to move westward and is expected to pass closely to the north of the ABC islands during the morning hours of Sunday as a strong Tropical Storm. During its passage Felix is expected to affect these islands with mainly rough sea conditions and local heavy showers. Even though it is expected that the ABC islands will remain south of the Tropical Storm wind field, during showers some strong gusty winds may occur up to tropical storm strength. 
Owners of small craft and coastal facilities are advised to secure their properties.

WATCHES/WARNINGS IN EFFECT: Tropical Storm Warning for the Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba is in effect.
Small Craft Warning is in effect  for Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba and surrounding waters .

 I will be keeping an eye today on flight arrivals and departures from Bonaire.  We usually do not hear anything about cancellations until 1-2 hours prior to departure.

Hope this helps!

 

Liz

- In PR
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:44:05 -0400

In Puerto Rico waiting for a flight to Antigua. Having left the ABC’s I now see they may experience some heavy duty weather changes soon. Today in PR it is rainy and cloudy. I am hoping for better weather in Antigua. Weather spotters in Aruba and Curacao, keep us posted. T and T and the southern most islands may see some heavy rains.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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- Lousy Day For Laundry
  • From: "Ann L. Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:30:59 -0400

I am trying to do laundry and pack as I head to Antigua tomorrow..no luck. The skies are grey and we have had intermittent showers and wind reversals all day. Awell, such is life..I hope I see the sun in Antigua. Work and play…gotta get off this rock, Bonaire.

 

Ann Phelan

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations  "creating dream vacations since 1988"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.antiguacaribbean.com

Skype: caribchakita

800-219-0118 US Toll Free

011-599-786-3134 Bonaire

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/caribbeanvacations

 

Please ask me about travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. It is officially hurricane season. Buy your insurane BEFORE the hurricane is named to be covered. Even if you are traveling outside the hurricane belt to the ABC islands, you cross the islands an flight travel can be interrupted.  Plan your trip carefully purchasing the appropriate coverage.

 

When visiting Bonaire, please support the Donkey Park. http://www.bonairenature.com/donkey/

 

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