The water was really foul about 5 years ago. Since they were awarded the olympics, they have been cleaning up the waterways and bay frantically. It is much better than it used to be, but they have a long way to go.kitewindunite wrote:I don't think too many kitesurf in the Bay: not just because there's very little wind, but because the water is foul... I read somewhere that 70% of the public waste of the surrounding city empties out into the Bay! Not very inviting...
I have a house in Flamengo on the bay and the beaches are beautiful and the locals swim in the water, but I would not want to. It does get windy in there if the coast is windy, just not as windy and it will probably be gusty.
I think it would be doable especially if they are flexible with exactly where in the bay. Competitors better get their shots before...