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Kitesurfing events in Northeast Brazil

Overview

A series of kitesurfing events are scheduled for late 2026 in Northeast Brazil, particularly in the state of Ceará.

The Kite 360 event, organized by the Associação Brasileira de Esporte, Cultura e Educação (ABECE), is set for October 17 and 18 at Rancho do Peixe in Praia do Preá. The program includes kitesurfing, Big Air demonstrations, and cultural activities, alongside sustainability initiatives such as composting workshops and sea safety training.

Following this, the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2026 will take place in Itarema, Ceará, from October 21 to 24, featuring a 25,000 euro prize pool. Additionally, the Sertões Kitesurfe 2026 is scheduled for November 25 to 28, spanning the municipalities of Touros, Rio Grande do Norte, and Fortim, Ceará. These events highlight the region's growing sports tourism sector, with wind season in Ceará projected to generate R$ 1.66 billion in economic movement in 2026.

Entities

Tone Tornado · Gringo · Sophia Medina · Sertões Kitesurfe · Itarema

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kitesurfing events scheduled for Brazil in 2026

    Major kitesurfing competitions, including the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup and Sertões Kitesurfe, are scheduled for late 2026 in Brazil's Northeast.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kite 360 event to take place in Ceará

    The Kite 360 event will be held on October 17-18 in Praia do Preá, Ceará, featuring kitesurfing, VR technology, and sustainability workshops with free registration.

Sources

jcce.com.br · maquinadoesporte.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · portalterradaluz.com.br