Our Mission
Our Mission
- Team Aruba Hi-Winds









Core Values
Core Values
our pillars
What we stand for
What we stand for
At Aruba Hi-Winds, we value community, competition, and inclusivity. These principles guide everything we do, from thrilling competitions to creating unforgettable experiences under the Caribbean sun.
Local & Community
Local & Community
Establishing a feeling of community that only Hi-Winds is able to create. Using local talent in our event preparations.
Establishing a feeling of community that only Hi-Winds is able to create. Using local talent in our event preparations.
Competitive & Professional
Competitive & Professional
Creating professional, well-organised, and safe competitions for all of our participants – both beginner and pro.
Creating professional, well-organised, and safe competitions for all of our participants – both beginner and pro.
Inclusive & Accessabile
Inclusive & Accessabile
As a free-to-attend event, we create an easy accessible space where everyone can have a great time with their friends and family.
As a free-to-attend event, we create an easy accessible space where everyone can have a great time with their friends and family.
OUR STORY
OUR STORY
It was the year 1986. One Sunday afternoon, two friends were having some fun on the water with the wind, the waves and their windsurf equipment.
It was the year 1986. One Sunday afternoon, two friends were having some fun on the water with the wind, the waves and their windsurf equipment.
It was the year 1986. One Sunday afternoon, two friends were having some fun on the water with the wind, the waves and their windsurf equipment.
After their windsurf session of the day, Anthony Blok and Ruben Croes sat together and decided to go try and put Aruba on the watersports map of the world.
After their windsurf session of the day, Anthony Blok and Ruben Croes sat together and decided to go try and put Aruba on the watersports map of the world.
After their windsurf session of the day, Anthony Blok and Ruben Croes sat together and decided to go try and put Aruba on the watersports map of the world.
And so Aruba Hi-Winds Pro-Am was born.
And so Aruba Hi-Winds Pro-Am was born.
And so Aruba Hi-Winds Pro-Am was born.
The 1st Aruba Hi-Winds was a success from day one. Many windsurf professionals joined in the competition.
The 1st Aruba Hi-Winds was a success from day one. Many windsurf professionals joined in the competition.
The 1st Aruba Hi-Winds was a success from day one. Many windsurf professionals joined in the competition.
Big names like Björn Dunkerbeck, Robby Naish, Anders Bringdal, Stephan van den Berg, Jutta Müller, Britt Dunkerbeck and Natalie Lelièvre, just to name a few who have participated over the years.
Big names like Björn Dunkerbeck, Robby Naish, Anders Bringdal, Stephan van den Berg, Jutta Müller, Britt Dunkerbeck and Natalie Lelièvre, just to name a few who have participated over the years.
Big names like Björn Dunkerbeck, Robby Naish, Anders Bringdal, Stephan van den Berg, Jutta Müller, Britt Dunkerbeck and Natalie Lelièvre, just to name a few who have participated over the years.
Today, Aruba Hi-Winds has grown into a widely loved event by the watersports community across the whole globe, bringing in 200+ participants annually.
Today, Aruba Hi-Winds has grown into a widely loved event by the watersports community across the whole globe, bringing in 200+ participants annually.
Today, Aruba Hi-Winds has grown into a widely loved event by the watersports community across the whole globe, bringing in 200+ participants annually.
Expect even more action, fun, and excitement for our 37th edition, May 28th - June 2nd, 2025.
Expect even more action, fun, and excitement for our 37th edition, May 28th - June 2nd, 2025.
Expect even more action, fun, and excitement for our 37th edition, May 28th - June 2nd, 2025.
See you soon at the Fisherman's Huts, Aruba
See you soon at the Fisherman's Huts, Aruba
See you soon at the Fisherman's Huts, Aruba




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What is Aruba Hi-Winds?
When and Where is the event held?
Are there any activities for non-competitors?
Is the event free for spectators?
What accommodation options are available near the event?
Can I volunteer at the event?
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