This dive site, Windsock (also known as site 36), is conveniently located directly across from Bonaire's airport, making it easily accessible for divers of all levels. It is renowned as an excellent shore dive with a straightforward entry. Underwater, divers navigate a shallow, sandy plateau before reaching a vibrant, healthy reef structure teeming with life. No specific historical details are provided for this site beyond its ease of access and popularity.
The reef at Windsock is home to typical Caribbean marine life. Divers can expect to encounter larger creatures such as nurse and reef sharks, turtles, and various stingrays. There's also a possibility of spotting eagle rays. The reef is rich with diverse fish populations including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper, all thriving within the healthy coral ecosystem.
Windsock is an exceptional dive site that can be enjoyed year-round, as Bonaire boasts consistent warm water and excellent visibility. Its ease of entry and relatively shallow average depth make it ideal for beginners, snorkelers, and freedivers alike. To fully appreciate the site, divers should take their time exploring the transition from the sand flats to the reef, keeping an eye out for both macro life in the sand and the larger pelagic visitors along the reef crest.
