GKA – Superkite Fortaleza – Superfoil Isla do Guarjiru 2020
Thu 5th Nov, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
From the 17th – 21st November 2020, the GKA will be in Fortaleza for their first event! They are counting down the days and so far, they’re in the clear and travel plans for the team and athletes are all going smoothly. (Fingers crossed!)
“We will be in the metropolis that is Fortaleza for our first event. Fortaleza is mostly known as the business capital of the north, a vast city with a population of roughly 3 million people. The highrise buildings reach all the way down to Beira Mar, the oceanfront, where luxury apartment blocks and hotels back on to the wide, palm-lined, promenade and calm blue waters.
It wasn’t until the explosion of Hydrofoiling that Fortaleza became known as a kite or wingsurfing destination. Previously overlooked due to the lighter winds than the rest of the Clarence coastline, the advancement of foil kites, hydrofoil boards and wings has seen this spot explode into an urban Mecca for the sport.
The Superfoil Fortaleza is set to be an exciting event, the first of its kind in the city and Brazil. The judges at the GKA are looking forward to seeing what moves the athletes will bring to the competition, its open water in that area as this is the first event of its kind! Registration is now open and can be found here.
The second event on the calendar is the Superkite Isla do Guajiru, a location that will seem otherworldly after our inner-city event. The tranquil village of Isla do Guajiru is located on a tidal lagoon with kite schools and hotels nestled amongst the palm trees. The village saw a growth spurt after it was discovered by kitesurfers and The strong wind and sand bar protected waters make this the perfect destination for a freestyle event.
After an unpredictable year, we couldn’t think of a better place to be ending the season, and with a Superkite event too!”
Registration for the event is now open and can be found here.
Words: Kate Chandler
Image: Svetlana Romantsova
