Bonaire- June 23, 2007 -- Summer soon returns and on her heels returns one of the hottest windsurfing events, Starboard Pro Kids Freestyle World. This annual event is set for Aug. 1-5 in windy Bonaire located in the Dutch Caribbean. International freestyle qualifiers are running all Spring and into the Summer with young freestyle talent competing for an opportunity to fly to Bonaire for the Starboard Pro Kids Worlds.

The Bonaire Pro Kid's Team will be heading off island early this summer to compete in several events and to promote the August Freestyle Event. The first stop is in Aruba at one of the sport’s oldest ongoing windsurfing events, Aruba Hi Winds. Over 60 Bonaire sailors will head to their sister island to compete in the freestyle and slalom action. This windsurf delegation will promote the Starboard Pro Kids Worlds while enjoying the Arubian hospitality and hot windsurf action.

A group of Pro Kids head to the Slalom Pro Kids Worlds in Turkey later in July. The team is comprised of nine year old Jurgen Saragoza, ten year old Amado Vrieswijk, twelve year old Dylen Robles, fifteen year old Bjorn Saragoza, fifteen year old Clifton Pier and his older brother Harvey and the adult chaperon will be former Olympian Constantine Saragoza who will also compete in the Master’s Worlds. Traveling with the team for support will the families of these talented hot shots.

Pro Sailor Ruben Petrisie will be on hand to help raise the Bonaire flag at the opening ceremony. Ruben has been on the European Freestyle Tour for several years representing Bonaire. Later, Bjorn Saragoza a Starboard and Hot Sails Team Rider will head to the EFPT Turkey event celebrating his rise to Pro status.

Rumor has it Team Aruba has over 20 sailors flying in for the Aug. show. Sara Quita Offringa, one of the world’s best women freestylers will be on hand along with her equally talented brother Quincy. Other Arubian wiz kids will be in the house to represent their island. Sailors from Germany, France, Belgium, Dominican Republic and beyond have already bought their air tickets and start arriving mid July to train for the finals. The heat is on and the place to be in Aug. is windy Bonaire.

For event details contact ann@bonairewindsurfing.com. Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations will arrange discounted accommodations, gear and vehicle rental as well as hospitality support. Visit our website at www.prokidsfreestyle.com.