Brazil in Nov??

jeffreyc · Since 23 Aug 2006 43 Posts

Anybody going to Brazil in Nov/Dec to Kiteboard. My wife and I are just starting our planning and I'm looking for people with the inside scoop and people to kite with.

So far I have found a little info on places like
Cumbuco
Paracuru
Prea
Jericoacoara

I'm an int. wave kiter and Stac is a sandbar beginner....

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Look for a post from me from November of last year, lots of info on Brazil in there.

Jackal · Since 17 Dec 2005 147 Posts WS Stoked

Brazil is amazing!

You'll find plenty of people to kite with, don't worry about bringing a posse.

Lodging is easy to find and a lot more expensive if you pay for it from here. We found amazing rooms at half the advertised price. November's great wind. From Cumboco to Jeri you'll find tons of places to kite, from flat water to long ocean downwinders.

Once you find your perfect place, hang out. Rent a car- driving's easy and definitely the best way to travel. We drove all the way to Jeri (via the beach route- just hire a local guide to show you the way when you get to Prea) Jeri is definitely worth checking out-

The only bummer is the Real is killing the US dollar right now so its more expensive.

Ciao!

jeffreyc · Since 23 Aug 2006 43 Posts

Thanks, how is it for beginners? We plan to tour around as well. Is it possible to leave the boards home and rent some there? The other thought is to kite the first 2 weeks and ship the kites and boards home.

Do you remember the name of some of the places you stayed?

skidog0007 · Since 23 Jan 2009 3 Posts Seattle New Member

Urban Surf in Seattle is putting a trip together:

http://pskite.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3993

Newbie · Since 23 Nov 2005 4 Posts PDX New Member

My husband and I took a kiting trip to Brazil last year, hitting all the places you listed. My advice- you need a car. We didn't have one and discovered that buses and cabs will only take you back and forth from Forteleza to other spots (Cumbuco, Jeri, etc.). So, unless you use your own car to continue east, you'll end up going back and forth to Forteleza, which really sucks.

We found places to stay as soon as we got to each plae, which worked fine and allowed us to negotiate prices. You might want to book a place for Forteleza though, its a little overwhelming.

I'm an intermediate rider- just learning to jump, not used to waves as big as there. Depending on how new your wife is, the waves may be the thing that she has trouble with (and you will love). We did find some flat water spots though. If you want to PM me, I can give you more specifics about that and names of places where we stayed.

You'll love it though- Prea was by far my favorite place. One other thing, the wind gets a whole lot stronger at Jeri/Prea than the places you'll pass through to get there. So, if it seems to light for you in Cumbuco or other places, just get to Jeri/Prea and you won't be lacking in wind!

Lurk · Since 04 Apr 2009 355 Posts Obsessed

Just got back last month from a trip that went from Cumbuco to Paracuru, Ihla do guarjiro, Pecem, Taiba, Prea and finally Jeri. No car. For sure don't worry about the wind we kited 15 out of 15 days. Did not find the wind increased much as I went north. In fact, the windiest place was Ihla Do Gaurjiro. Seemed to depend on localized thermals from the dunes more than anything.

We thought about a car, but you need 4WD and it got real expensive so we went with a guide with dunebuggies for about the same cost. The best deal is ask for Antonio or Leo in Cumbuco. (Its a small town and everyone seems to know everyone else) They do a guided trip with dunebuggies up the coast. They will handle everything and did a great job. Highly recommend those guys.

Renting is expensive, but can be done in Cumbuco. (Due to high import taxes kite gear cost twice as much as it does in the states.)

Check out Ihla do guarjiro if you have time, its very flat, windy, cheap, and far less crowded than Cumbuco. But check the tides there, it can vary. Cumbuco has everything, Jeri does too, but has limited kite access so ask around first, the windsurfers rule there. Jeri is prettier town and costs more too. Food is great everywhere , if you like red meat and lobster! Its a solid, rough, 8 hour adventure from Cumbuco to Jeri as the crow flies. We took a week and kited most of the way with Antonio following us in the buggie. (nice) Best time was in a small Taiba lagoon and waves in Prea. Remember buggies have flats and sometimes break down, get a good knowledgable guide.

Don't bother with Caiupe lagoon as it is very small and super crowded. (Makes the Sandbar look good!) the deal is, start your downwinder in Cumbuco and go until you see the pros in Cauipe lagoon about 3-4 miles downwind. Then hire a buggie to take you back to Cumbuco. ( 10 $) Ask for the scenic tour off the beach for your first time. Repeat. You will get good fast. Unfortunatly some of the bigger lagoons had washed out during my trip. The waves are not real big, so no worries. Plan on 10M as your main kite. For beginners Cauipe is not good but they offer lessons there just like the sandbar, try Ihla during high tide, or stick to the ocean. Or maybe the lagoons will be larger by the time you get there.

Definetly a great trip.

If you want info on where we stayed and what we liked, PM me. But if you can hook up with Antonio you will be set.