The Brazil Open Windsurfing event, which brought together the best athletes from Brazil and the world at the Araruama Lagoon in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, concluded this Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The competition was marked by a high technical level, favorable weather, and great international participation, consolidating the municipality as one of the main windsurfing venues in the country.
Throughout the championship, 30 races were held, involving the Formula Fin, Formula Foil, IQ Foil, Raceboard, and Windsurfer modalities. The races took place in conditions considered ideal by the competitors, with pleasant temperatures, clear skies, and winds varying between 5 and 20 knots (S/SE/E), providing intense and strategic competition on the water.
The event brought together athletes from 14 Brazilian states, as well as representatives from several countries, such as Portugal, Germany, Argentina, Italy, Slovenia, and Denmark, reinforcing the international character of the competition.
In addition to the regattas, the championship also featured cultural presentations and local gastronomy, allowing visitors and competitors to learn more about the culture of the Lakes Region. Araruama Lagoon, known for its warm waters and constant winds, was one of the highlights of the event and received praise from athletes for the quality of its conditions for practicing the sport.
With live broadcasts and extensive dissemination through videos, photos, and reports on social media, the Brasil Open reached audiences in various parts of the world, increasing the visibility of Brazilian windsurfing.
According to the organizers, the success of the event reinforces Araruama’s vocation for hosting major nautical competitions, combining infrastructure, privileged nature, and tradition in the sport.
The event was supported by the Araruama Municipal Government, the Brazilian Navy, the municipal departments of Sports, Tourism, and Public Works, as well as the Municipal Guard and medical teams that accompanied the event throughout the competition days.
Professionals such as the renowned referee Eduardo Abad, commentator Ferrari (official ESPN announcer), photographer Felipe Cascardo, and Carlos Freitas, responsible for filming and broadcasting the regattas, also participated in the organization and coverage.
The organizers also thanked the athletes, the Upwind team, sponsors, and supporters such as the Araruama City Hall, the Department of Sports, Tourism, and the Sub-Secretariat. The Municipality of Praia Seca, the Municipal Guard, the Medical Team, Águas de Juturnaíba, LoftSail, Patrik Windsurf, UnaFiber, Rede Sim Internet Banda Larga, Boss, Exocet, and Medx, in addition to several local partners, contributed to the event.
With the conclusion of the championship, a feeling of accomplishment remains among participants and organizers, along with the expectation of new editions in the future.
“It was an event that will certainly go down in the history of national and international windsurfing,” the participants highlighted.
The Brasil Open bids farewell, leaving behind fond memories for athletes and visitors and the promise that the winds of Araruama will continue to attract major competitions in the coming years. 🌬️⛵
Stay updated (AR + Results + Parties + Photos + Videos etc.) on the website: https://upwind.com.br/brasilopen2026/
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BfrDFxF7SxbIOhXXzBxadr?mode=gi_t
Event photos by Felipe Cascardo: http://www.photoplatform.com.br/
Fair winds to all! Leo BRA-121
