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 per hour. Windsurfers can rent a board for R$30. You can also purchase a package of 8 hours of instruction with 10 hours of free rentals for R$160. Kayaks rent for R$10 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).

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