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IKO certified Araruama, Brazil

Araruama Kitesurf

Araruama — stock photo
Spot photo: Araruama · not the school
About Araruama Kitesurf

With 17 years of experience and an IKO Level 3 certification, Araruama Kitesurf has trained more than 1,500 students and is the only International Training Center of its kind in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The school teaches kitesurfing at the Araruama lagoon, known for its consistent wind and easy learning conditions, and also offers lessons at Cabo Frio.

  • IKO Level 3 International Training Center, the only one in the state of Rio de Janeiro
  • More than 1,500 students trained
  • Also offers lessons at Cabo Frio in addition to the Araruama lagoon
Good to know
Where
Araruama, Brazil
Taught in
Portuguese
Certified by
IKO
Beginner course
Certified instruction
IKO
Water
Lagoon
Standing depth
Minimum age
From 11
years old
Languages
Portuguese
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Quick answer

Araruama Kitesurf teaches kitesurfing in Araruama, Brazil, with IKO-certified instruction, in Portuguese, in water shallow enough to stand in, from age 11.

Certified instruction
IKO
Location
Araruama, Brazil
Sport
Kitesurfing
Water type
Lagoon
Languages
Portuguese
Minimum age
From 11 years
Website
The spot
Level
Very beginner-friendly, with easy learning conditions for riders of all levels.
Water
lagoon
Wind
The lagoon has consistent wind, ideal for learning to kitesurf.
Depth
Standing depth
Waves
The lagoon has no big waves, making conditions easy for beginners.

What’s on site

Radio helmets

What this school offers

Discovery Course
2h · Group 1–1
Includes theory, safety, body drag and self-rescue (as described).
  • equipment
Basic Course
4h · Group 1–1
  • equipment
Complete Course
8h · Group 1–1
  • equipment
Intermediate Course
12h · Group 1–1
  • equipment
Single Lesson
1h · Group 1–1
  • equipment

Accommodation

Lodging the school offers or partners with.

Pousada Praia dos Amores
Pousada Praia dos Amores - guesthouse with breakfast included, gardens and panoramic views of the Araruama lagoon
FAQ

Araruama Kitesurf — common questions

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes, students should be comfortable swimmers.

Is physical strength required to kitesurf?

No, the harness absorbs the pulling force, so physical strength is not required.

Is kitesurfing hard to learn?

No, it is considered one of the easiest sports in the world to learn, and most students are able to stand on the board by their second day of lessons.

Which languages can I learn in at Araruama Kitesurf?

You can learn in Portuguese at Araruama Kitesurf.

What certification does Araruama Kitesurf have?

Araruama Kitesurf is IKO-certified.

Do I need to swim well to learn at Araruama Kitesurf?

The teaching area at Araruama Kitesurf is shallow enough to stand in, so you are not out of your depth while learning.

How old do you have to be to take a course at Araruama Kitesurf?

The minimum age at Araruama Kitesurf is 11.

What safety equipment does Araruama Kitesurf use?

Araruama Kitesurf uses radio helmets so your instructor can talk to you while you ride.

Araruama — spot photo
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