Events

GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Ilha do Guajiru 2026

The GKA Kite World Tour heads to Ilha do Guajiru, Brazil, marking an exciting new location on the international calendar. Known for its wide lagoon, steady trade winds, and relaxed Brazilian beach culture, Ilha do Guajiru offers a fresh stage for the tour as the 2026 season moves into its final stretch. This stop will feature the Freestyle discipline, bringing progressive, technical kiteboarding to one of Brazil’s most wind-rich destinations. Riders will push the limits in explosive head-to-head heats, throwing technical tricks, powerful combinations, and creative expression in a format where style, difficulty, and execution are all under the spotlight. With constant wind and flat-water conditions, Ilha do Guajiru provides the perfect arena for riders to showcase their full freestyle arsenal in front of an engaged beach crowd. As the last Freestyle event of the year, Ilha do Guajiru will arrive at a crucial point in the season, with valuable ranking points still on the line. By this stage, every heat matters. The pressure builds, the margins get smaller, and the results in Brazil will play a major role in shaping the final standings of the GKA Kite World Tour. Beyond the competition, Ilha do Guajiru brings the warmth, color, and energy of Brazil to the tour. From sandy beaches and palm-lined shorelines to a welcoming local community built around wind and water, this new stop offers more than a contest venue, it offers a destination experience. As the tour arrives for the first time, Ilha do Guajiru is set to become a memorable addition to the World Cup calendar.

Ilha do Guajiru, Brazil