Araruama Kitesurf
Araruama Kitesurf teaches kitesurfing in Araruama, Brazil, in Portuguese.
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
- Teaches with new kites equipped with automatic relaunch safety systems
- Uses an intensive teaching method with hands-on practice from the first lesson
- All students receive an official IKO international kiteboarding license
What’s on site
Radio helmetsCourses & prices
Basic Course
4h · Group 1–1 · BeginnerIncluded: equipmentComplete Course
8h · Group 1–1 · BeginnerIncluded: equipmentDiscovery Course
2h · Group 1–1Included: equipmentIncludes theory, safety, body drag and self-rescue (as described).Intermediate Course
12h · Group 1–1 · IntermediateIncluded: equipmentAdvanced Upgrade (2 Hours)
2h · AdvancedIncluded: equipmentSame curriculum as the single lesson: waterstart, course definition, speed control, sailing in every direction including upwind, transitions, and navigation right-of-way rules.Advanced Upgrade (4 Hours)
4h · AdvancedIncluded: equipmentSame curriculum as the single lesson: waterstart, course definition, speed control, sailing in every direction including upwind, transitions, and navigation right-of-way rules.Single Lesson
1h · Group 1–1Included: equipmentPousada Praia dos Amores
Pousada Praia dos Amores - guesthouse with breakfast included, gardens and panoramic views of the Araruama lagoonAraruama 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.
How much does kitesurfing equipment cost if I want to buy my own?
A secondhand set, including kite, board, and harness, typically costs between R$2,500 and R$5,500.
What safety gear do you use during lessons?
Lessons use flotation vests and Bluetooth radio helmets for communication between instructor and student.
Which languages can I learn in at Araruama Kitesurf?
You can learn in Portuguese at Araruama Kitesurf.
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.
Contact Araruama Kitesurf
Av. Joaquim Antunes Marinho, 77, Araruama - RJ, 28970-000 · Open in Google Maps