Kitesoul Magazine #13 English Edition

world champion windsurfer who
came to Cape Verde in the 80s,
and now recognized as the person
who introduced aquatic sports in
the country. On the other hand,
Matchu, one of the great talents
of world kite surfing together
with Mitu and Airton, all
of them results of the excellent
conditions that the islands provide
for these sports.
The island we went to is one of
the archipelago's largest, but
one of the least populated. Covered
mostly by the sands of the
Sahara desert, it appears to be
an inhospitable place where time
has stopped. Villages scattered
here and there with people who
lead a simple life full of serenity
that only the desert can
provide. As we arrived we could
feel the friendliness of the locals,
everyone knew Matchu and
wanted to help in some way, from
the curious journalist who wanted
to know what we were doing to
the fisherman providing wind and
weather information, local hospitality
at its best.
We decided to stay in the main
village while we waited for the
swell to arrive. This would give