The urban beaches of Fortaleza have relatively calm waters and are perfect for practicing watersports. Brothers Wind School offers a range of equipment rentals as well as lessons. Sailors can take out a laser or Hobie Cat for R$30 (US$15/£8) per hour. Windsurfers can rent a board for R$30 (US$15/£8). You can also purchase a package of 8 hours of instruction with 10 hours of free rentals for R$160 (US$80/£43). Kayaks rent for R$10 (US$5/£2.50) an hour. Brothers is located just across the street from the Parthenon Golden Fortaleza, Av. Beira Mar 4260 in Mucuripe (tel. 085/9984-1967; daily 8am-5pm).
