Mini Courses & Experiences
Immersive experiences open to those who want to learn and live the ocean differently.
Beyond the competitions, Mana Fest 2026 offers mini courses and experiences open to anyone who wants to learn, adventure and live the ocean in other ways.
Events & Experiences
Steering & Navigation Clinic (Va'a)
Led by Luiza Perin, an international reference in Va'a. Covers steering fundamentals, techniques, general navigation and reading natural phenomena. Includes booklet and certificate. Does not include athlete kit.
Event Info
- Date
- Dec 10, 2026
- Time
- 4 PM (4 hours)
- Location
- Madeiro Beach
- Category
- Open to paddlers
- Spots
- 40
- Fee
- R$ 120
- Age range
- All ages
Sailing Experience Baía Formosa – Pipa
Sailing on an OC4 sailing canoe. 4-hour duration. Exclusive activity for experienced paddlers. Includes athlete kit.
Event Info
- Date
- Dec 10, 2026
- Time
- 6 AM (4 hours)
- Location
- From Baía Formosa to Pipa
- Category
- Experienced paddlers
- Spots
- 20
- Fee
- R$ 200
- Age range
- From 14 years old
Beach Tennis Clinic
Led by Renato Villar. The class aims to offer basic instructions on techniques and principles of the discipline. 30 spots, divided into 3 shifts of 10 people. Includes certificate. Does not include athlete kit.
Event Info
- Date
- Dec 6, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time
- 2 PM–4 PM
- Location
- Madeiro Beach
- Category
- Open to all
- Spots
- 30 (3 groups of 10)
- Fee
- Free
- Age range
- From 14 years old
Canoa Experience + Pipa Boat Party
A boat ride on the Guaraíras Lagoon with a samba circle to the sound of Batuque da Pipa, and the chance to experience the Outrigger Canoe and one of the region's most beautiful sunsets.
Event Info
- Date
- Dec 11, 2026
- Time
- 2 PM–5:30 PM (3h30)
- Location
- Guaraíras Lagoon, Tibau do Sul
- Category
- Participants and companions
- Spots
- 120
- Fee
- R$ 150
- Age range
- All ages
Altinha Experience
Led by Max, a teacher at the Alta na Pipa school for 10 years and creator of the Pipalta event. Aimed at beginners who want to learn the techniques and rules of Altinha. A quartet from the workshop will be included in the Copa Madeiros (Dec 12, 2026), needing to register for the competition to receive the athlete kit. Includes certificate. Does not include athlete kit.
Event Info
- Date
- Dec 11, 2026
- Time
- 8 AM (2 hours)
- Location
- Madeiro Beach
- Category
- Beginners
- Spots
- 20
- Fee
- R$ 100
- Age range
- From 7 years old
Free Lecture — Tamara Klink
Free talk with Tamara Klink at Nami Madeiro. Navigator, writer and speaker sharing inspiring reflections on the ocean, climate and connection with nature. Limited spots.
Event Info
- Date
- Dec 12, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM
- Location
- Nami Madeiro
- Category
- Open to the public
- Spots
- 60
- Fee
- Free
- Age range
- All ages
Free lecture on Dec 12 at 8 PM at Nami Madeiro. Registration required.