The trip – a “slow” approach to windsurfing
So in order to be true to my aim, to be able to experience first-hand the aquatic life of those ocean-bounded coastal communities, I planned the trip as a multisport exploration of the Brazilian North-East coast. My girlfriend, Julia, would enjoy some kiting and I would concentrate on windsurfing and stand up paddling. We started our trip from Fortaleza with the intention of heading up the coast through the states of Ceará, Piauí and Maranhão. Our plan was to drive along the coast, living on the road and having fun on the water with our windsup, kitesurf and paddleboard gear. In total we travelled non-stop for 23 days, having as the only rule the one of being flexible and enjoying what the ocean threw at us.
As we moved out of Fortaleza’s extensive outskirts, everything started to make sense. I found myself not worrying about forecasts or conditions, increasingly enjoying more what I had in the moment.