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The downwinder
with "Downwind Brasil" was one of the best kiteboarding
experiences of my life. Great wind, great waves, and mile and mile
of untouched beaches (and uncrowded waves!) made it an incredible
experience. Fred and Daniel were the consummate hosts and I would
highly recommend this trip. I’ll definitely be back.
Matt Aiken - Canada
SBC
Kiteboard Magazine
Really a 5
star trip! First class service, the idea of the super long downwinder
is original, the truck was great, and I really liked the safety
signals to inform of obstacles in the water along the way. The restaurants
all had great menus and a great view, the entire trip was super
relax. The downwinder was really well organised and securing which
is very imporant for someone that doesn't know the area or the language.
I have already recommended it to a lot of people.
Julie Simsar - Dominican
Republic
2006 KPWT Champion - Kite Pro World Tour Overall Winner - visit
www.juliesimsar.com
Without a doubt,
the downwinder we did with Daniel and Fred was the highlight of
our Brazilian kite safari: It doesn’t get much better than yourself
and 3 of buddies, 150 km of pure kiting in the middle of nowhere
with some of the most epic conditions, and not even having to bother
about staying upwind!!
With the Downwind
Brasil crew, you have got great support, local knowledge and a good
laugh - I highly recommend this one.
Marcus Brain - Stoked
- Serious South African Kitesurfer
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Choose one of
the following
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Advanced
kitesurfers
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Pro
kitesurfers
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1
day
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60 km downwind
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80
to 95 km downwind
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2 days + 1 night
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90
km downwind
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140
km downwind
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3 days + 2 nights
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120
km downwind
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160
km downwind
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4 days + 3 nights
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120
km downwind + 1 special day
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160
km downwind + special day
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| Non-kiting activities
can be added to the trip, please inquire here
for more details. |
| Note: the downwind
distances are coastal kilometers. Actual kited distance can
be 40% to 80% more depending on level. |
Keep in mind that the service
offered is not a tour, but rather a DOWNWINDER,
with 4 x 4 assistance at all time. You kite along the coast while
we watch out for your security, take photographs and help launching,
landing and rescuing if necessary in addition to providing cold
waters when requested. Approximate time spent on the water varies
between 3 and 6 hours daily.
Rates
include:
- Nights
in hotels with Ocean views (double
occupancy)
- Tropical
breakfasts
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Experienced driver (more
downwinders than any other driver)
- Quadri-lingual guide + photographer,
with local knowledge
- Two kite-helpers for setting up, launching, landing and packing
gear
- Hi-end Land Rover Defender,
cleaned daily
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Fuel & oil for 4 x 4 truck
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Cold waters provided during downwinder
-
River crossings
Rates per person per day, including
hotel nights + breakfast (for 2 days and more):
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R$ /person /
day
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1
day
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2
days + 1 nights
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3
days + 2 nights (-10%)
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4
days + 3 nights (-15%)
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5
days + 4 nights (-20%)
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2 persons
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R$
400
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R$
495
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R$
445
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R$
420
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R$
395
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3 persons
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R$
290
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R$
450
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R$
405
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R$
380
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R$
360
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4 persons
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R$
235
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R$
350
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R$
315
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R$
295
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R$
280
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Rates
cover all your daily expenses except for lunch and dinner (count
approximately R$ 50 per day)
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3 day downwinders get a 10% discount (included in above table)
- 4 day downwinders get a 15% discount (included in above table)
- 5 day downwinders get a 20% discount (included in above table)
To
convert from Brazilian Reais to your local currency please click
on the following link : Currency
converter
Important
Note :
Each trip is custom designed to the
kiters level and requirements, then prepared according to the actual
weather conditions and scheduled with the tides in mind for the
best experience. You should know that these downwinders are not
appropriate for beginners or slightly intermediate kitesurfers.
There are many areas with waves, fishing boats, "corals"
(pointy fishermen sticks) and rocks. Self-rescue, fast relaunch
capabilities, and at least 100 hours of kiting experience in various
conditions are required to participate in Downwind Brasil's
surfaris.
It is recommended that all kiters on
the trip have a similar level of experience and physical preparation.
If one person in the group gets tired or has technical issues during
the downwinder, the vehicle will stop to land the kite, pack the
equipment, load the kitesurfer and follow the remaining kiters.
In addition to stops for cold waters
along the downwinder, the driver can also stop if a kiter needs
to adjust equipment (or to switch boards for example),
We recommend you bring spare or replacement
parts (or additional kites & boards) that may be needed in case
of equipment failure or to fit the riding conditions (extra bars
and lines, surfboard for waves / skimboard, etc). Keep in mind that
there are very few repair shops along the way and at destination.
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