Objective of the downwind days with Kitexperiment:
We have adapted the downwind days, so that all independent kitesurfers can enjoy their day in Icaraizinho.
We have selected different downwind days so that all kitesurfers can discover the different spots in the region.
The goal of each day is to take the time to discover the spots, and to be able to enjoy during our kite ride.
The guides and drivers have a great knowledge of the Brazilian coast (more than 10 years of experience).
Our guides on the water will be there to assist you during your navigation. (board recovery, relaunch…). They are also coaches. They will give you the best advice to improve your downwind technique, as well as to manage the specificities of downwind.
The 4×4 will follow you on the beach for your safety, the experienced drivers will also assist you during the take off or landing of your kite.
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| The Spots | Difficulties | Distance | Downwind time | |
| La pointe | ** | 3 km | 20 – 30 min | |
| Patos | * * * | 10 km | 1h | |
| Almofala | * * * * | 20 km | 2h30 | |
| Caetanos | * * * * * | 15 km | 1h30 | |
| Baleia | * * * * * | 30 km | 3h30 | |
| Mundau | * * * * * | 35 km | 4h00 |
The table is an indication of the duration of navigation.
Everything will depend on the weather conditions, the state of the sea and the physical condition of everyone.
Once we reach the spots we can continue sailing.
The spots
The point :
- The spot is located at 3 km from Icaraizinho,
- At low tide we will sail on flat water. Depending on the conditions of the rising tide we can have nice waves.
- A short and easy downwind to realize where we will take advantage to navigate on this great spot.
Patos:
- We will go to the spot of Patos to navigate. Discovery on the day (departure 9:30 am return 5:30 pm) a navigation of approximately 4 hours.
- 10 km of downwind from Icarai de Amontada, a car will follow us all day.
- On the way back we will stop at Thiago’s shack to admire the sunset and taste a caipirinha.
- We will have 1 hour of return journey in typical landscapes of the region.
- Downwind of medium difficulty.
Almofala
- Almofala is located between Patos and Ilha de Guajiru.
- 20 km of downwind from Icarai de Amontada for a duration of about 2h30
- Possibility to have lunch in a typical restaurant on the beach.
- 1 hour of return trip.
- Downwind of difficult difficulty compared to a greater distance.
Caetanos
- We leave in 4×4 from Icaraizinho to arrive on the spot of Caetanos to 15 km above Icaraizinho.
- Possibility to eat in a typical restaurant
- Downwind difficult, depending on the tide we can have beautiful waves and obstacles.
- Approximate duration of the downwind is 1h30
Baleia
- 15 km above Caetanos the downwind can be divided into two parts:
- First part from Baleia to Caetanos (15 km)
- We take a break in Caetanos.
- Second part from Caetanos to Icaraizinho (15 km)
- Downwind difficult by the distance and the waves.
- Duration of the downwind about 3h30
- Departure 9:00 am return 5:30 pm
Mundau
- 5 km above Baleia the downwind can be divided into two parts:
- First part from Mundau to Caetanos (20 km)
- We take a break in Caetanos
- Second part from Caetanos to Icaraizinho (15 km)
- Downwind difficult by the distance and the waves.
- Duration of the downwind about 4 hours
- Departure 9:00 am return 5:30 pm
Levels required:
- Know how to navigate in all sea and wind conditions.
- Go upwind acquired
- Master transitions (preferably toeside and jibe).
- Be able to recover your board and relaunch your kite in all circumstances.
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