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bericw



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:30 am    Post subject: Children of the Wind Reply with quote

"Children of the Wind tells the story of the Bonaire windsurfers... "

https://youtu.be/vi_O0L4N0Ww

Remember seeing one or both of the Frans brothers making magic look so easy at the Gorge Games?

Thank you.
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mrgybe



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that. Brought back a lot of good memories watching these lads pull off their astonishing moves on Lac Bay. They were always charming and friendly on the beach. Just checked direct flights to Bonaire! It's time!
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jse



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Children of the Wind Reply with quote

bericw wrote:
"Children of the Wind tells the story of the Bonaire windsurfers... "

https://youtu.be/vi_O0L4N0Ww

Remember seeing one or both of the Frans brothers making magic look so easy at the Gorge Games?

Thank you.


My first trip to Bonaire was in 2003 and I remember vividly seeing the Bonaire Kids show up after school, around 3:00 and jump on their boards planing almost immediately off the beach. It appeared to me that they were born for sailing, so natural and fluid.

On a totally unrelated note, here is another movie of the same name, if you translate "fils" in French to "children", however the movie in English is titled "Sons of the Wind". I do see a lot of parallels - people who were born for a skill or talent, who spend their lives perfecting it and sharing it, who congregate with other like minded people in their surf wagons (caravans). Check it out:

https://youtu.be/wBeDPkpFBFM

Steve
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dickinsonron



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is appreciated. Reminded me of many happy times spent at Lac Bay watching these guys perform their incredible moves. At the beach, they were always so nice and pleasant. My flight to Bonaire was now confirmed! Do it now! geometry dash
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mac



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Children of the Wind Reply with quote

jse wrote:
bericw wrote:
"Children of the Wind tells the story of the Bonaire windsurfers... "

https://youtu.be/vi_O0L4N0Ww

Remember seeing one or both of the Frans brothers making magic look so easy at the Gorge Games?

Thank you.


My first trip to Bonaire was in 2003 and I remember vividly seeing the Bonaire Kids show up after school, around 3:00 and jump on their boards planing almost immediately off the beach. It appeared to me that they were born for sailing, so natural and fluid.

On a totally unrelated note, here is another movie of the same name, if you translate "fils" in French to "children", however the movie in English is titled "Sons of the Wind". I do see a lot of parallels - people who were born for a skill or talent, who spend their lives perfecting it and sharing it, who congregate with other like minded people in their surf wagons (caravans). Check it out:

https://youtu.be/wBeDPkpFBFM

Steve


Thanks for the post. The guitar playing is sensational!
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jse



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Children of the Wind Reply with quote

mac wrote:


Thanks for the post. The guitar playing is sensational!


Four of the best players on the planet!
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