Hey all,

I'm planning to go travelling in about 18 months or so for 18 months or so :) Mainly in South America. I do want to set up camp somewhere and just kitesurf for 2 or 3 months solid.

Just wondering if anyone has found there dream location for kitesurfing in waves. Ideally I want warm water (I hate wetsuits), epic right haders (I could handle lefts I suppose), somwhere where crowds aren't a big problem, cheap (rules out Europe, Aus or the States), and convenient. I would like internet connection, bars, and the opportunity for other social activities.

If I can paraglide and surf it would be a bonus:)

Done some research, and I have found these options as possible:

Dominican Republic (Caberete) - heard it is dirt cheap. Saw a 1 bedroom appartment for USD$240 a month!! Anyone know what the waves are like?

Brazil (Cumbuco) - only problem is not sure on how good the waves are?

Peru - Only problem is cold water :(

Morroco (Essouria or something like that) - Not sure if it is possible to find long term accomadation at cheap rates.

Indo (Sumbawa) - Seems to be in the middle of nowhere

I know I am being picky to want all these things, but hey! May aswell try. I can always cut my criteria down later. There has to be 1 perfect place in this wolrd!!

Tom

tmiddled said...

Oh, and I forgot. Wind is a must AT LEAST 6 out of 7 days!! None of this 3-4 NE'r a week Sydney stuff

Fugg-where in Sydney are you getting 3-4 NE'rs a WEEK??? More like a quarter......

Radman said...

theres never ever any wind in geraldton or wa so dont come here.

Did hear that somewhere, **** I heard.

gruezi said...

Woodies

..esp if you're European

Toby Pearn said...


Brazil, Not cumbuco, but just north from Taiba to Paracuru. The wind is relentless august-november, the down winder from Taiba to Paracuru is a 10km beach righthand down the line headhigh wave fest. There is a great reef at Paracuru itself. Fun kite scene in cumbuco and crazy brazilian women in Fortaleza, a taxi ride away.

Listen to Toby on this one. I spent three months living in Cumbuco and kited that whole coast quite a bit. Cumbuco itself has little to no waves except at full moon when it all goes a bit crazy. Up the coast between Taiba and Paracuru I had the best downwinder of my life. I don't know if you'd call it the best wave spot in the world or anything, but it is a great combination of consistent wind and waves. Feel free to PM me and I can tell you all I know.

maui- constant wind and epic waves

Hey heading over to South America myself in Feb - gonna work my way up to Ecuador in May to kite for a few months out of Santa Marianita. Hope to hit up Cabarete in DR and Margarita Island in Vza and maybe some Brazillian strips...

anyone with experience here for accomodation / other south american spots / travelling with (or shipping) gear without losing it / nightlife etc appreciated!

And this place also comes highly recommended by friends... it's in Peru - check it out.
mancorakiteclub.com/