Welcome to MolokaBRA Downwind 2026!
Welcome to Ceará, Brazil, for the 8th edition of MolokaBRA Downwind — one of the biggest downwind events in Latin America and a major gathering for ocean paddling.
Taking place from September 18 to 27, 2026, along the Ceará coastline, MolokaBRA brings together athletes from Brazil and around the world for a week of racing across multiple paddle and wind-powered disciplines. The event combines the legendary Ceará trade winds with ocean courses connecting Fortaleza and Cumbuco, with race distances ranging from shorter courses to the longest 32 km crossing.
The 2026 edition also features the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup, bringing some of the world’s leading Surfski paddlers to Fortaleza from September 18 to 21. The event is part of the 2026 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup series.
Alongside the international Surfski competition, MolokaBRA’s programme includes SUP, SUP Foil, Paddleboard, Outtriger, Va’a and Surfski, as well as several wind-powered disciplines.
With strong and consistent trade winds, warm tropical waters and a coastline shaped by classic downwind conditions, Ceará provides a unique setting for athletes looking to connect the bumps and make the most of the ocean.
Complete MolokaBRA programme, categories, start lists and official race information.
Want to know where the athletes are on the course?
You can follow their location in real time through the official MolokaBRA tracking system:
The start procedure begins on land, 1 hour and 20 minutes before the official start. The flags indicate when athletes can begin the different stages of the starting procedure.
On land:
🔴 Red flag – 1:20 hour before the official start. 1h before water procedures begin.
🟡 Yellow flag – 50 minutes before the official start, 30 minutes before water procedures begin: athletes prepare for the start procedure.
🟢 Green flag – 20 minutes before the official start: athletes are authorized to proceed to the water and head to the starting area.
On the water:
⚪ White flag – 10 minutes to the start.
🔴 Red flag – 5 minutes to the start.
🟡 Yellow flag – 1 minute to the start.
🟢 Green flag – START!
Day 1 – Saturday, September 19
Scheduled start: 11:00 AM local Brazil time
Day 2 – Information coming soon.
Day 3 – Information coming soon.
Day 4 – Information coming soon.
Day 1 – Saturday, September 19 – Information coming soon.
Day 2 – Monday, September 21 – Information coming soon.
Day 3 – Wednesday , September 23 – Information coming soon.
Day 4 – Friday, September 25 – Information coming soon.
There will be no official live broadcast, but we will be following the competition and bringing you the most important results, race information and updates throughout MolokaBRA 2026.
You can also follow the best moments from the event on Molokabra and TotalPaddler’s social media channels, with action from the water, athletes and the unique atmosphere of the Ceará downwind scene.
Stay tuned to TotalPaddler for results, race updates and stories from MolokaBRA 2026.
The Ceará wind is on. Let the downwind begin!
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