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IKO certified VDWS certified Cruz, Brazil

D.A. Kite&Wing

Spot photo: Preá · not the school

About D.A. Kite&Wing

D.A. Kite&Wing is a small kitesurf and wing school in Preá, about 13 km along the coast from Jericoacoara in Ceará, Brazil. It is run by Daniel Alexandre, an IKO Level 3 head coach with more than 25 years of international coaching experience, and Barbara, a VDWS licensed kite instructor who handles bookings. Kite lessons take place at Barrinha and wing lessons at Lagoa Azul or Barrinha, and the school also runs guided downwinds and multi-day kite safaris along the Ceará…

Head coach Daniel Alexandre: IKO Level 3, over 25 years and 5,000+ teaching hours
Kite lessons at Barrinha, beginner wing lessons on the flat lagoon Lagoa Azul
Guided downwinds and multi-day kite safaris with 4x4 support along the Ceará coast
Coaching in Portuguese, English, German, French and Italian

Good to know

Where

Preá, Brazil

Season

Main season July to January, peak months September to November

Taught in

Portuguese, English, German, French

Certified by

IKO · VDWS

Beginner course

R$2800 (~€476)/8h≈ R$350 (~€60)/h

Certified instruction

IKO VDWS

Multiple federations

Water

Flat + Waves

Minimum age

From 5

years old

Languages

PortugueseEnglishGermanFrench

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Quick answer

D.A. Kite&Wing teaches kitesurfing & wing foil in Cruz, Brazil, with IKO / VDWS-certified instruction, in Portuguese, English, German, from age 5. Beginner course at R$2800 (~€476)/8h, full gear rental at R$550 (~€94)/day.

Certified instruction

IKO

VDWS

Location

Cruz, Brazil

Sport

Kitesurfing, Wing foil

Water type

Flat + Waves

Season

Main season July to January, peak months September to November

Languages

Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian

Minimum age

From 5 years

Gear

Cabrinha, Duotone, Airush

Website

dakiteandwing.com

The spot

Water

flat + waves

Wind

Typically 18-30 knots in season: 15-25 knots in July, 18-28 in August, 20-30 in September, 22-30+ in October, 20-28 in November, 18-25 in December, 15-25 in January (typical ranges, not guarantees).

Best months

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

Waves

Barrinha: flat water at low tide, small waves of 1-1.5 m possible at high tide. Lagoa Azul: flat lagoon for wing only.

Beyond the courses

Downwinders Kitesafari Coaching clinics Guiding

What’s on site

Kids programme Transfer / pick-up Rental discount Lesson transfer Kids course Photo package Downwind day trip Downwind day trip Downwind day trip Downwind day trip Downwind day trip Downwind day trip Downwind day trip Multi day kite safari

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

7 courses

Kite Discovery Session

R$380 (~€65)for the course

Not sure if kiting is for you? A one-hour taster.

Kite Beginner Course I

4h · Beginner

R$1440 (~€245)for the course

Kite control, safety and first water skills.

Kite Beginner Course II

8h · Beginner

R$2800 (~€476)for the course

Body drag, water starts and first rides.

Complete Kite Course

12h

R$3960 (~€673)for the course

Confident riding, upwind riding, transitions and self-rescue.

Advanced Kite Coaching (without equipment)

1h · Intermediate · Advanced

R$280 (~€48)for the course

Personal coaching to improve riding and technique, without equipment rental.

Advanced Kite Coaching (with equipment)

1h · Intermediate · Advanced

R$350 (~€60)for the course

Personal coaching to improve riding and technique, including equipment rental.

equipment

Kite Supervision Session

R$150 (~€26)for the course

For riders who already ride on their own: an instructor helps with launching and landing and is there if needed. Coaching or instruction not included.

Wing foil

4 courses

Wing Intro (beginner, Lagoa Azul)

2h · Beginner

R$800 (~€136)for the course

First wing lesson on the flat water of Lagoa Azul.

Wing Course (beginner, Lagoa Azul)

6h · Beginner

R$2280 (~€388)for the course

Wing course on the flat water of Lagoa Azul.

Wing Intro (advanced, Barrinha)

1h · Advanced

R$400 (~€68)for the course

Wing coaching at Barrinha with more swell and chop.

Wing Course (advanced, Barrinha)

6h · Advanced

R$2160 (~€367)for the course

Wing course at Barrinha with more swell and chop.

Gear rental

Per 1 day. From the school's published rental list.

Item	Sport	Price	Duration
Complete kite equipment (kite, bar, board, harness)	kitesurfing	R$550 (~€94)	1 day
Kite and bar	kitesurfing	R$400 (~€68)	1 day
Board (twintip or kite wave board)	kitesurfing	R$190 (~€32)	1 day
Harness	kitesurfing	R$130 (~€22)	1 day
Complete wing equipment (wing, board, foil, leash)	wingfoil	R$620 (~€105)	1 day
Wing	wingfoil	R$330 (~€56)	1 day
Board	wingfoil	R$400 (~€68)	1 day

How this school compares.

Lessons compared per hour booked, gear as a full set — against the schools in Preá that publish a comparable price.

Beginner lessons / h

R$2800 (~€476)/8h

avg R$355 (~€60) · 3 schoolsR$350 (~€60)

R$335 (~€57) (lowest)R$380 (~€65) (highest)

Private lessons / h

Full gear rental / day

R$550 (~€94)/day · not comparable

Certified instruction

IKO · VDWS

6 of 10 schools here list a certification

Languages taught

Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian

More than most here — the typical school teaches in 4

FAQ

D.A. Kite&Wing — common questions

Where do the lessons take place?

Kite lessons take place in Barrinha, a few kilometers from Preá, and beginner wing lessons at Lagoa Azul, about 15-20 minutes by 4x4 from Preá. Advanced wing sessions can be held at Barrinha or Lagoa Azul.