SUP IN JERICOACOARA
Fabio Calò´s Clinic, the magic of Brazil
02/05/2019
JERICOACOARA: SLALOM TRAINING
13/06/2019Jericoacoara and its paradisiacal beaches present a perfect and diverse scenario: from calm waters for a morning paddle to waves that can reach 1.5 mts for Sup Wave. Families, amateurs and riders find in this paradise a perfect set up to enjoy a vacation that combines rest and sport.
Located in the northeast Brazil, Jericoacoara is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Not many years ago, Jericoacoara’s main source of income came from fishing. Yet in the 90’s, Windsurfers who were traveling found in Jeri – as it is called by the locals – a calm, natural place and excellent conditions for the practice of water sports.
As tourism grew, the Stand Up Paddle arrived in Jericoacoara and many centers started to settle around this sport as well as windsurf, surf and kitesurf. Jeri250, Water Sports Center, led by Edvan de Souza is located in the main beach and offers RRD equipment. The center provides a variety of gear starting from sup for beginners to smaller boards for sup wave, as well as windsurf and surf gear and fat bikes. Sup lessons are dictated by specialized instructors.
Jericoacoara’s warm waters and Summer 365 days a year has helped to the development of water sports. From March to June it is ideal to practice sup with calm waters and little wind, perfect to make a family trip and enjoy the safe sea. From October to April the conditions are perfect for the practice of SUP Wave with waves that reach 1.5 mts across the entire coast of Jericoacoara beach. For those who are seeking for more radical conditions, there is the Malhada Beach with faster and bigger waves.
A nice way to get to know Jeri and and its surrounding is with Stand Up Paddle. 4 km away from the center of the Villa there is the Pedra Furada, one of the main touristic spots. In the morning, when the waters are calm and the wind is still soft, and there is no one around, it is the perfect moment to start an upwind with sup that can take around 1 hour and a half. Being in the middle of the sea, catching some waves during the journey and returning downwind to the Villa in just 20 minutes for breakfast. This type of trips are suggested for advanced paddles. Departures are usually before 7 a.m.
40 minutes away from the Villa of Jericoacoara, going west in the way to Tatajuba, stands Mangue Seco, a dry forest with a very particular flora. River Guriu passes all the way inside the Forest and it is ideal for a Sup Adventure between friends and family. Following the current of the River, the paddling becomes easier so it is perfect for people of all ages especially for children. During the way there are a lot of sea horses.
Jericoacoara, a small fisherman’s Village in the Middle of a National Park, combines nature, sports, sunset horseriding and a charm. Sand roads, simple life and excellent gastronomy is all that is needed to enjoy holidays to the full.
