Capa Viagens S/A #55 (English)

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WIND

Brazil emerges as one of the great destinations in the world for the practice of kitesurf, a sport that is an international fever

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GOOD WINDS ON

Mohamed Ahsan

THE COAST! The Maldives islands, with clear and transparent sea, in the Pacific Ocean, are also a paradise for kitesurfers, a nautical sport that attracts more and more fans around the world 20

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It grows internationally between men and women the interest for kitesurf, nautical sport that will also debut in the next Olympics. And Brazil, with its fantastic coast, attracts people from all over the world in search of good winds and unique landscapes, besides being the homeland of world champions!

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Sveltana Romantsova

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The sport has changed the life of Brazilian Carlos Mário Monteiro da Silva, also known as Bebê, who has won three world championships. Here he sails in Turkey

T

he winds blow in favor of

titioners and mainly by foreigners

tion and its exuberant coastline,

kitesurf, which will make its

- many already buy even houses in

Brazil is also considered a promis-

debut at the Tokyo Olym-

the region. Besides, the sport boosts

ing barn for kitesurfers: our athletes

pics in 2020. The sport, which al-

tourism by creating new income

have been shining on the podium of

lows high speeds with little wind,

formulas for athletes, who combine

world championships. These factors

while still guaranteeing radical

their passion for sailing with vaca-

drive lodging facilities and special-

maneuvers, grows worldwide. And

tions or business, as well as for lo-

ized travel agencies, who are betting

the Brazilian coast, especially the

cal communities that benefit from

on the growing demand of people

Northeast, is today one of the places

more visitors and greater publicity.

who want to live unique experienc-

most sought after by national prac-

In addition to its geographic loca-

es with nature. “The sport was the

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tinations from the South to the

lifestyle news for this niche mar-

Northeast of the country. “The

ket, which offers kitetrips to des-

foundation of our business is to

Mohamed Ahsan

even been a content portal with

real driving force for the tourist development of Barra Grande, and to this day it is the scene of big events in the segment,” says Ariosto Ibiapina, owner of the BGK inn in Barra Grande, located in the municipality of Cajueiro of Praia, 400 km from Teresina, in Piauí.

Faced with increased interest in the practice of sports, there has

The Dutchman Youri Zoon, twice world champion, in lha kulhudhuffushi, Kaafu, an atoll of the Maldives

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SUCESS STORIES

generate content with the aim of

Louro. For those who want to learn

better informing all those inter-

the sport, consulting also creates

To «fly on water,» athletes wear

ested in the kite world, as well

custom packages, taking into ac-

a plank on their feet and a kite at-

as offering trips to improve the

count factors such as traveler pro-

tached to the waist. They are driv-

techniques of the kite,” says local

file, investment and the period of

en by the wind and must create

director Kiteboarding (LKB) Ivan

the script.

impulses with the body itself to

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perform jumps. Because it is considered a safe sport, today it is practiced by children, women and even more mature people.

In fact, this structure that resembles a kite has long been used

Fotos Svetlana Romantsova

as a tool for traction in carts, trans-

At age 31, Bruna Kajiya collects three world titles and five in Brazil

port boats and skis until it becomes

Caucaia, Ceará. At 20, he is three-

a tool for a radical sport. Kite surf-

time world champion. “I started rid-

ing started in France in the 1980s,

ing kite nine years ago, encouraged

where two brothers created an in-

by my uncle, brother and cousins.

flatable structure that made it eas-

Today, sport is everything in my

ier to raise the water kite. But suc-

life. I traveled the world, I met many

cess was only achieved ten years

languages ​​ and incredible people.

later, when windsurfers found that

And with this work, I was able to

the kite was speeding, even with lit-

buy my transportation and, thank

tle wind.

God, to fulfill my mother’s dream,

In Brazil, the sport officially

which was also my dream: to build

landed in the year 2000, when the

our own house, “he says. For Bebê,

first World Circuit was held with

the sport is turning into a fever all

a stage in Barra da Tijuca, in Rio

over the world. “Once you get a kite

de Janeiro. The following year, the

to ride and learn to jump, you can

Brazilian Kitesurf Association (ABK)

not stop,” he adds. In Brazil, the fa-

was created, which is linked to the

vorite places for the champion are

Brazilian Sailing and Motor Con-

Lagoa do Cauípe, his native land,

federation. It was the start for the

Taíba (municipality of São Gonçalo

growth of interest here and many

do Amarante), Jericoacoara, both in

Brazilians, from there, changed

Ceará, and Barra Grande, in Piauí.

their lives.

The Brazilian Bruna Kajiya likes Tarifa, in the south of Spain, to practice kitesurfing

Women also stand out in the

This is the case of Carlos Mario

sport, as Bruna Kajiya, who, at age

Monteiro da Silva, better known as

31, is three-time world champion

Bebê, born in Lagoa do Cauípe, in

and five-time Brazilian champion.

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Dave Mody

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Born in Barcelona, ​​Rita Arnaus, 23, says that Brazil is one of the best countries to sail. She loves the coast of Ceará

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Mohamed Ahsan

Youri Zoon at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives, in Kuda Huraa, in the Maldives

She was born in Vinhedo, in the

surfing because of the constant

meters, practically on windsurfers,

interior of São Paulo, but grew up

trade winds and warm weather

I knew this would be a sport that I

in São Sebastião and started prac-

conditions that help in training.”

would love.” However, he says, the

ticing the sport in Ilhabela, on the

Turkey, Russia and Spain are also

beginning was not easy. “I was very

north coast, at the age of 15, sort of

on his list of preferences. Sailing

scared of the power of the kite, but

by chance. “The kite is a sport that

from the age of 13, he says that kite

it was probably the most exciting

makes us fall in love with by mak-

surfing made him feel what he had

thing because the sport challenged

ing us flying, jumping, carrying us.

never experienced before in other

me.”

It is a kind of meditation, good for

sports. “It’s an incredible adrena-

For Borsuk, there are unique

the body and for the mind, “says

line rush.” For those who are start-

places in the world, such as the

Bruna. The athlete also says that

ing, he advises, “Do not give up. You

state of Ceará, a region very close

here is the best place in the world

do not know how close you are.”

to Ecuador, with winds and warm

for kitesurfing. “I love the North-

That’s the champion’s tip.

water. “This is one of those magical

east, the region from Cumbuco to

And, speaking of champions,

places that should be visited by a

Jericoacoara, in Ceará, and also the

Victor Borsuk, at age 29 already

kitesurfer,” he advises. The athlete,

coast of Piauí. Brazil is incredible.”

collects seven titles across Poland.

who has traveled the world because

Abroad, she enjoys sailing in Tar-

He was born in Stockholm, Swe-

of the sport, says that he spends the

ifa, southern Spain, Los Roques in

den, but at the age of 6 went with

summer in Poland and also com-

Venezuela, and New Caledonia in

his family to spend a holiday on

bines it with business. “I created a

Oceania.

the Hel Peninsula, a Polish mili-

training camp and I also organize

tary area, to learn how to swim. He

kite trips around the world.”

LOVE BRAZIL

started with windsurfing, one of his

Brazil is also one of the favor-

But, Brazil is not only praised

father’s interests. “Windsurfing has

ite countries of Spanish athlete

by local athletes. Dutch 28-year-

allowed me to understand how to

Rita Arnaus, 23. Born in Barcelona,​​

old Youri Zoon, who grew up by the

handle strong winds and how not

Spain, in a family that loves water

sea in the southwest of the Nether-

to panic in deep waters,” he says,

sports (her parents are champions

lands, has a house in Uruau, Ceará.

adding that the first experiences

of windsurfing), she is a two-time

“I think Brazil is one of the world’s

with kitesurfing began around age

champion in her country, and like

number one destinations for kite-

12. “When I jumped from 6 to 8

everyone else, she is passionate

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A DEMOCRATIC SPORT

Darek Orlicz

Kitesurfing can be practiced by everyone, but the basic requirement for any beginner is to know how to swim.

European champion Victor Borsuk says he needs to be over 8 years old, weigh over 35 kg and be adventurous. He emphasizes being important the presence of a professional instructor. “We start with a little kite on the beach, then the instructor puts us under a bigger inflatable kite and then the real adventure begins with the body.”

Of course, everything will depend on the aptitude and dedication of each one, but most of the time the student usually sails (in a basic way) between three and five days of classes. For those who already have some familiarity with nautical board sports, such as surfing and windsurfing, learning can be even faster.

Practitioners also point out that one of the initial goals is to make the first Downwind (for example, to leave a beach and sail in the wind to another). According to them, the sensation you have and the landscape seen from within the sea are incredible.

There are several ways to practice this sport, always with a lot of fun in the water. The best known are the Kitewave (maneuvering or using the waves as a ramp to make the jump); the Race (races performed on the high seas with a specific board and that offers a lot of speed); Freeride, where you just sail and feel the wind (it is the most practiced) and Freestyle, which requires more radical maneuvers and jumps.

Besides keeping the body healthy and in shape by spending too much energy, kitesurfing, say athletes, is an excellent therapy for the mind, which benefits from lush landscapes and total contact with nature. Those who follow the wind trail will hardly want to stop so soon!

European Victor Borsuk practices the sport in the Red Sea

about the sport and the coast of Ceará. “I’ve been sailing through Cumbuco, Uruau, Taiba, Paracuru, Ilha do Guajiru, Jericoacoara ... all these places are so beautiful!

Victor Borsuk sails at Chalupy Plaza, in Poland, where he has won seven champion titles

Around the world, Rita highlights other paradises, such as Los Roques in Venezuela, Dakhla in Morocco, and Cabarete in the Dominican Republic.

For her, there are many benefits on this sport. “The kite is energy, vitality, happiness, my escape. She keeps viding me with good times with family and friends. It changed my life from day one.”

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BEST PLACES TO PRACTICE THE SPORT

The beach of Cumbuco, 30 km from Fortaleza, is one of the favorite places on the coast of Ceará to practice all types of kitesurfing

I

t is not by chance that the Bra-

reference, even among foreign ath-

ATINS (MA) - Located in the munici-

zilian Northeast was elected

letes are already buying land and

pality of Barreirinhas, it is one of the

the paradise of kitesurfing. The

other properties in the region.

gateways to the Lençóis Maranhens-

region offers the best wind peaks

CUMBUCO (CE) - The beach, known

es, another place of great natural

in the country practically all year

for its dunes, is the great point of

beauty. It is a fishing village (almost

round and has a strategic geo-

the sport for constant winds and

secret), of streets of sand and few

graphic position. In other states of

easy access (it is only 30 km from

houses or inns with electric light. It

the country, you can practice the

Fortaleza). The best freestyle ath-

is gaining much prominence in the

sport in Araruama (RJ), Praia de Ibi-

letes (most radical modality, with

sport scene, mainly abroad. Limited

raquera (SC) and Ilhabela (SP). In

jumps and maneuvers) usually

access is by boat or 4x4 vehicle.

the world circuit, the most coveted

train a lot there. Highlights for the

SÃO MIGUEL DO GOSTOSO (RN)

destinations are: Tarifa, in Spain;

Lagoa do Cauípe and Taíba.

- This little paradise 108 km away

Melbourne, Australia; Maui, Ha-

PREÁ (CE) - The place is close to Jer-

from Natal, besides being beautiful,

waii; Cape Verde, South Africa; La

icoacoara, one of the most beautiful

is one of the places with the lon-

Ventana, in the United States, and

beaches in the world. It has great

gest wind in Brazil. The village has

the island of Aruba in the Caribbe-

winds and infrastructure to receive

structure, relatively simple access

an. Here in Brazil, know some of the

tourists and sportsmen. Access also

and a very pleasant climate.

places that are always on the agen-

got easier with flights to Jeri.

OSORIO (RS) - Considered the cap-

da of athletes and are also perfect

ICARAÍ DE AMONTADA (CE) - A

ital of the Rio Grande do Sul winds,

for sunbathing, beautiful beaches

place widely frequented by Eu-

the city, with many lakes and

and delicious sea baths.

ropeans, among them those who

mountains, is perfect for practicing

BARRA GRANDE (PI) - With differ-

love wind sports. It is affectionate-

sports. There is kiteboarding school

ent tidal conditions and great winds,

ly called Icaraizinho and is 200 km

and a farm where a flooded rice

there the natural “fan” is always

from Fortaleza. Perfect destination

plantation has turned into a swim-

on. It is national and international

for kitesurfing.

ming pool for sailing.

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