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Old 07-20-2010, 10:40 PM
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Default Cure for summer no wind doldrums

This has been posted in "Kiter Buzz", copied here for reading convenience of Tampa Bay kiting bros...

Smart Extreme has released 2010 schedule of seven- and ten-day kiteboarding vacations in Brazil (Fortaleza, Cumbuco, Paracuru, and Jericoacoara coastline):
http://www.smartextreme.com/tours/brazil/fortaleza/

The nuking winds season has started on the Brazilian coast between Fortaleza and Jericoacoara (aka Jeri). It is a perfect time and place for huge unforgettable kiteboarding downwinders… especially for our Tampa Bay fellow kiters who are melting in summer no wind coma.

Here is the wind map - look at the bright orange area on the right... that’s where those Brazilian downwinders take place.

Quick summary...
The kite tours include all breakfasts, all hotels, all transportation (e.g. transfers from/to airport of Fortaleza, downwinder support by 4x4 SUV, etc.), 24/7 support by a bilingual guide (a great person, too).
Trips with custom arrangements (dates, lodging, etc.) are available as well. [Some hardcore downwind junkies might prefer 4-5 day downwinders covering 40-60 miles a day and then chillin' in Jeri for a couple of days.]

What is NOT included in the packages (you will need to take care of it yourself):
- Gear rentals. You will need to bring your own kites and boards.
- Flights from/to Brazil. Delta offers a very convenient one, Tampa -> Atlanta -> Fortaleza.
- Booze, dinners and lunches. All this stuff is very good and cheap over there, anyways.
- Brazilian Visas services. US Citizens do need to get them to enter Brazil. You can get visas via Brazilian Consulate or by using, say, "Passports and Visas" services.

All additional information about the tours at:
FAQ: http://www.smartextreme.com/tours/br...aleza/faq.html
Local Info: http://www.smartextreme.com/tours/br...ocal_info.html

Sample trip video:


Please feel free to PM me (Dennis, aka "Russky") with any questions and suggestions.
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Old 07-20-2010, 11:12 PM
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Would like to get there, maybe next year, whish I could have made it this year, but at least I am heading to Ecuador soon.

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Old 07-26-2010, 08:35 AM
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Interesting reading in July Issue of National Geographic. The area described is about 200 miles North West of Jericoacoara.

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...relentless northeasterly wind drives the sand as far as 30 miles inland, sculpting crescent-shaped dunes up to 130 feet high as far as the eye can see.
Article & Photos

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Old 09-02-2010, 03:15 PM
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A couple of quick updates on the downwinders described above...

Two very special kite tours are filling up quickly:

1. MaiTai Downwinder (October 10 - October 19, 2010)
Beautiful Susi Mai and other pros (Bill Tai, Tom Court) will participate in this exclusive trip.

2. F-One Downwinder (October 23 - November 1, 2010)
Team riders and reps from F-One Americas will explore the Brazilian coastline with you.
Demo all the latest gear from F-One (Bandit IV and Source kites, twin-tip, bamboo surfboards, etc.) during this epic kite adventure.

Spaces are limited so please book your trip now to reserve your spot here.


Thanks!

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