I’m Mara Ferreira, born and raised in Jijoca de Jericoacoara, very close to Lagoa do Paraíso. My friends practiced windsurfing and kitesurfing at the Lagoon, and I grew up passionate about the sport. At 16, I had my first experience with kite, but I had to leave for another city to attend university. Eight years ago, I returned to my hometown as a pharmacist and began working in the field. Life lacked the adventure I craved—then kite came into my life, and everything changed. In 2020, I learned to kitesurf, and within just two months, I was already challenging myself in competitions! I took second place in my first competition. Since then, I’ve been hooked and haven’t stopped. In 2024, I became Vice Champion of the Sol Sertões Kite Surf, covering over 400km of downwind/upwind along the coast of the nordeste. I love being a pharmacist, and I love being a kitesurfer. I’ve become a kitesurf athlete and instructor—all driven by my passion for this sport! I feel increasingly connected to nature and addicted to the adrenaline it brings. I started studying sports pharmacy, merging my profession with my sport into one unified path! Kite has taught me about geography, physics, and nature’s raw power. But the most incredible gift has been the self-awareness and self-control this sport helped me develop!

With 20 years of kitesurfing experience, Andrade is a true waterman and one of the most respected locals from Preá Beach. Son of a fisherman, he grew up with the wind and sea as his playground. Today, he’s a top-level coach specializing in strapless freestyle and wave riding, guiding riders to push their limits with style and flow. Ranked among the Top 3 athletes in the Brazilian national kitesurfing tour, Andrade brings not only skill but deep local knowledge and soul to every adventure.

Eliton has been riding the wind for over 15 years, and for the past 6, he’s been fully dedicated to the art of hydrofoil. A true adventurer at heart, in 2019 he completed a 518 km downwinder from Marudá (PA) to Macapá (AP) on a twin-tip, without any boat support. In 2021, he took on an impressive hydrofoil upwind from Macapá (AP) to Afuá (PA). The following year, he crossed from Chaves (PA) to Macapá (AP) in just 2 hours and 21 minutes. In 2023, he made his dream come true: a survival-style kite journey from Natal (RN) to Macapá (AP), covering an epic 2,612 km. And in 2024, he set off solo once again — this time from Chaves (PA) to Bailique (AP), reaching the mouth of the Amazon River. Eliton is pure passion for the wind, the sea, and the endless horizon.

The captain of Surfinsemfim itself, Italian born Marco Dalpozzo is the visionary that brought this wonderful experience to life. His passion for kiting, nature, exploring, and belonging has brought many people together from all over the world, to experience something unforgettable! He loves the challenge, so you’re sure to find him as the captain of the Iron Man or Ultra Man routes!

Kiteboarder / Native from Preá Beach, Ceará – Brazilian Kitesurf Mecca As a Preá native, Wandeson knows exactly what Surfinsemfim is about! He’s very familiar with the good winds, the beautiful nature, and the enchanting corners of this part of Brazil, and they’ve all shaped him into an incredible kitesurfer! Take notes!

Adventurous Kitesurfer / Downwinder Fanatic Before Surfinsemfim was born, there was Andre Penna. This is the guy that was spotted kiting (alone) along remote regions of Brazil’s northeastern coast, “just exploring”. As an advanced kiter and avid adventurer, it seems that Surfinsemfim and Andre were meant for each other! He is often a captain of the Surfinsemfim routes, he is one of our drone photographers, and he always has the best stories. Don’t miss out!

3 x World Champion – 9 x Brazilian Champion – South American Champion Another Brazilian native, Guilly Brandão sets the standard for quality kitesurfing. He is a 3x Kitesurf World Champion and continues to impress us in the water today. He captains many routes for Surfinsemfim, and also offers Kitesurf Coachings in various locations around the world. Don’t let this nice guy fool you, his ability in the water is mean!!

You’ll be lucky to find yourself kiting with Rato— a real surf legend. As a former professional surfer and avid water sportsman, he picked up Kitesurfing and he loved it! With an awesome sense of professionalism, Rato captains and co-captains some of the Surfinsemfim routes, delivering unforgettable experiences. Check him out in an old surf magazine, or come see the legend in action with us!

1x World Champion – 3x Vice World Champ – Watermen Experience The man, the myth, the legend: Mitu! Straight out of Cape Verde, he has been kitesurfing since 2002 and has dominated the kitesurfing world in the wave riding discipline. A family man, and dedicated friend, Mitu always finds his way back to Brazil to enjoy another Surfinsemfim!

Living exclusively from the wind and the ocean for the last 21 years, Beto Buzios is one of the Kitesurf pioneers in Brazil. His specialty is to solve problems on the water, making sure that everyone overcome their limitations and gets to the most amazing destinations with a lot of fun!