Búzios Kitesurf School

IKO certified·Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

Búzios Kitesurf School teaches kitesurfing, wing foil, hydrofoil in Armação dos Búzios, Brazil, with IKO-certified instruction, in Portuguese, English.

Spot photo: Armação dos Búzios · not the school

Certified instructionIKO

LocationArmação dos Búzios, Brazil

SportKitesurfing, Wing foil, Hydrofoil

Water typeFlat

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Websiteedugraf2.wixsite.com

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About Búzios Kitesurf School

Founded in 2002 by Joyce Duarte, Búzios Kitesurf School was the first kitesurf school in Cabo Frio and Armação dos Búzios. Based at Praia Rasa, the school has trained over 6,000 students across more than two decades, offering IKO-certified instruction in kitesurfing, wing surfing, and hydrofoil. Lessons are private, by appointment, and taught using a teaching methodology the school developed itself.

First kitesurf school in Cabo Frio and Búzios, established in 2002
Over 6,000 students trained across more than 20 years

Good to know

Where

Armação dos Búzios, Brazil

Season

Kiteable year-round, with the most consistent wind from July to February.

Taught in

Portuguese, English

Certified by

IKO

Teaching since

2002

The spot

Level

Beginner-friendly

Water

flat

Wind

Consistent northeast wind that blows onshore, pushing riders and equipment safely back toward the beach rather than out to sea.

Depth

Standing depth

Wind direction

side onshore

Best months

July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February

Waves

Small waves in the teaching area that don't interfere with lessons, especially at low tide.

Who teaches here

Teaching since 2002.

Joyce Duarte

Co-founder and Instructor

Eduardo Graf

Senior Instructor (Kitesurf, Wing Surf, Hydrofoil)

IKO

Úrsula Graf

Social Media and Photography Coordinator

Gabriel Cerullo

Designer and Photographer

Courses & prices

Private lessons · KitesurfingBeginner courses · KitesurfingIntermediate courses · KitesurfingTaster lessons · KitesurfingBeginner courses · Wing foilBeginner courses · HydrofoilAdvanced coaching · HydrofoilOther courses · KitesurfingGear rental

Single Lesson (1 Hour)

1h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: kite · board · helmet · harness · life jacket · radio communicator · parking · shower · restroom

R$450 (~€77)per hourAsk

Basic Course (10 hours)

10h · Group 1–1 · BeginnerIncluded: kite · board · helmet · harness · life jacket · radio communicator · parking · shower · restroom

R$3000 (~€510)for the courseAsk

Intensive Course (6 hours)

6h · Group 1–1 · IntermediateIncluded: kite · board · helmet · harness · life jacket · radio communicator · parking · shower · restroom

R$2100 (~€357)for the courseAsk

Introduction Class (2 hours)

2h · Group 1–1Includes equipment for first lesson

R$750 (~€128)for the courseAsk

Wing Surf Course (10 Hours)

10h · BeginnerIncluded: board · wing · instructor · radio communicator · safety equipment

R$4000 (~€680)for the courseAsk

Hydrofoil Basic Course (10 Hours)

10h · BeginnerIncluded: board · instructorCovers body drag, kite relaunch, self-rescue, board handling, water start, edge control in both directions, downwind sailing, and transitions.

R$3300 (~€561)for the courseAsk

Hydrofoil Intensive Course (4 Hours)

4h · AdvancedIncluded: board · instructorFor advanced kitesurfers, instructors, and competitors who already have body-drag and self-rescue skills; focuses on water start and turns.

R$1500 (~€255)for the courseAsk

Weekend Special (4 hours)

4h · Group 1–1Included: kite · board · helmet · harness · life jacket · radio communicator · parking · shower · restroom

R$1600 (~€272)for the courseAsk

Equipment Rental (1 hour)

Kitesurfing · 1 hour

R$300 (~€51)per 1 hour

Equipment Rental (2 hours)

Kitesurfing · 2 hours

R$500 (~€85)per 2 hours

FAQ

Búzios Kitesurf School — common questions

Can I rent equipment without taking a course?

Yes, equipment rental without a course is available for R$ 300 per hour or R$ 500 for two hours.

Can I book a lesson time without enrolling in a course first?

No, time slots are only reserved once you have enrolled in one of the courses.

Is there a time limit to complete a course?

Yes, courses must be completed within 24 months of enrollment.

What is included in the price of a course?

Courses include lessons and full equipment rental (kite, board, helmet, harness, life jacket, and radio communicator), plus private parking, showers, and restrooms.

Can beginners learn at Búzios Kitesurf School?

Yes — Búzios Kitesurf School offers a beginner course at R$3000 (~€510)/10h.

What languages are spoken at Búzios Kitesurf School?

Instruction at Búzios Kitesurf School is available in Portuguese, English.

Does Búzios Kitesurf School have official certification?

Yes — Búzios Kitesurf School holds IKO certification.

Does Búzios Kitesurf School rent equipment separately from lessons?

Yes — Búzios Kitesurf School rents gear — full gear at R$300 (~€51)/h.

Contact Búzios Kitesurf School

Websiteedugraf2.wixsite.com/buzioskitesurfschool Emailbuzioskitesurfschool@gmail.com Phone+5522998348029 WhatsApp+5522998348029

Av. José Bento Ribeiro Dantas, 0, Praia Rasa, Armação dos Búzios - RJ, Brazil · Open in Google Maps

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