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Icaraizinho

What it lacks in night life, you can find in abundance in sailing, go fishing with the natives or just rest under the coconut palms. It’s the ultimate vacation!

The reason for why this village is still very primitive and its tourism not much developed, is the restricted access. You can reach the spot by vehicles 4x4, especially the last 50km, since there is no asphalt, only dirt road.

Getting Here

Another reason for Jeri being able to maintain its unhurried and peaceful way of life is the exceptional journey one takes to get there. Because of Jeri's remote location, the last 2 hours of the trip has to be traversed by 4 wheel drive vehicles which pass along rugged dirt roads and finally along the last stretch of sandy beach. It is a thrilling ride that certainly adds to the experience as well as helping to keep herds of tour buses at bay. You can still watch daily as fisherman head out to sea in their traditional 'jangada' boats, in the same way they have for so many years before and hopefully henceforth.

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Conditions

Icarazinho offers a diverse and amazing windsurfing spot (or spots). Its similar to Jericoacoara, as both places are situated in bays with specific wave points. ClubVentos Icarazinho center has its porch right on the beach on the upwind side of the bay, just next to the point.

You will find a big flat water area by the center, which is protected by a reef. During low tide the reef sticks up outside this area and stops nearly all water movement , and you will have the whole bay as a perfect freeride / freestyle area. Most part of the inner bay is waist / shoulder deep which makes it a perfect beginner spot, especially during the mornings with lighter winds. As the tide raises smaller waves appear which are perfect for easy wave practice.

Three minutes upwind sailing from the freeride / freestyle area you will find Icarazinho’s wave spot. A reef, combined with fishermen’s old wood logs creates a break for the more advance waverider / jumper.

The Centre

Once again, Oceansource has partnered with the best centre in town. Club Ventos offers you nothing less than "the best" - with a beachfront center loaded with the latest gear from Starboard & JP boards and NeilPryde rigs. Our Gold range of equipment is hand picked from the best shapes around: JP, Starboard and Neil Pryde have time and again impressed our customers with their ease of use and progressive shapes!

For 2011, we have introduced our Pro Range, for those who want to take their windsurfing experience to the next level. The Pro pool gives you access to Pro Edition boards and rigs with RDM masts and Hybrid carbon booms! Whatever your choice; your enjoyment is limitless as we ensure the equipment is well maintained and staff are on hand to help find the best kit solution for your needs.

Tuition
Whether you want to learn the basics of windsurfing or fine-tune your more advanced skills, Club Ventos has highly qualified instructors on hand to be of assistance.

The Club provides its students with a full range of the latest equipment from JP, Neilpryde and Starboard in various sizes and models which best suit every level or need of sailor.

Courses can be taken in 1.5 hour blocks and start at 42 Euros for beginners including equipment rental.

All guests are covered by a comprehensive safety system.

Accommodation

Please choose from our hand-picked selection of the finest pousadas in and around Icaraizinho.