30 mei 2018
OCA Lodge , Luxury Kite Resort - Hôtel d'exception
The Ultimate Paradise For Kiteboarders, The OCA LODGE, Luxury Kite Resort #OCALODGE

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€10.782
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OCA Lodge , Luxury Kite Resort - Hôtel d'exception
<p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/511213/whatisabout-1525024598.jpg" /></p><p>Located near Barrinha Beach (Ceara, Northeast Brazil), the OCA Lodge has a perfect location for exploring the kitesurfing spots.</p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/511128/Carte-Bre_sil-3-844x1024-1525017322.jpg" /></p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/511132/Map_of_Ceara-1525017506.jpg" /><br /><br />With its Wooden structure (Eucalyptus), the OCA Lodge takes its name from the traditional brazilian construction with palms leaves. (see below)</p><p><img alt="" width="382" height="286" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/510817/bungalow_sans_piscine_logo-1524922633.jpg" /><br /><img alt="" width="383" height="287" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/517058/WhatsApp_Image_2018-04-20_at_02.33.47_1_-1526509196.jpeg" /><br /><u><strong>The OCA Lodge</strong></u> will retain all the charm of traditional brazilian homes with its luxury bungalows, built with eucalyptus essence, with private pool and will deliver all the comfort to our guests for a stay close to perfection.</p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/517059/WhatsApp_Image_2018-05-04_at_15.49.53-1526509679.jpeg" /><br />Our goal is to combine<u> a tourist and sporting experience</u> and <u>a quality of service blocked to its maximum</u>.</p><p><br /><u><strong>The OCA LODGE will include:</strong></u><br /> - 5 double bungalows with private pool. (10 in total thereafter)<br /> - 1 restaurant with 30 seats.<br /> - 1 bar.<br /> - 1 Fitness and Spa Center<br /> - 1 reception - souvenir shop / mini-market<br /> - 1 kitesurf center located directly on the beach for lessons, downwind, and other activities.</p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/509533/barrinha_3D-1524601639.png" /></p><p><strong><u>The Kitecenter :</u></strong></p><p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FpHLzy7RFwkY%3Ffeature%3Doembed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpHLzy7RFwkY&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FpHLzy7RFwkY%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=cb39d84f05d8439bbe96012f078e02b0&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p><img alt="" width="239" height="60" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518564/il_etait_une_fois-1524923635_copy-1527006686.jpg" /></p><p>This idea has been in my head since 2006.<br />At that time, I worked in the Hospitality Industry for the European Leader in Tourism, from front-desk, to manager.<br /><img alt="" width="397" height="298" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/517063/buggy_plage_couche__de_soleil-1526510292.jpg" /><br />In 2009, I decided to become an instructor of watersports: Kitesurf (on water), Snowkite (on snow) and Landboard (on land), Stand up paddle, ...<br />After more than 1500 students, about 20 countries and different professional experiences in this area (as instructor, chief instructor, shop manager, school manager or personnal trainer), the idea of mixing my two professions (hotel and watersports) seemed to me obvious.</p><p>In 2011, working on a small paradise atoll of the Cook Islands (200 km west of French Polynesia), I became friend with one of my students, <strong>Thiago</strong> from Brazil.<br />Northeastern Brazil is known for its breathtaking wind statistics.<br />Neither one nor two, the idea was born: "<u>And what if we built our own Hotel for Kitesurfers!</u>"</p><p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F8p4_2i9oI8k%3Ffeature%3Doembed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D8p4_2i9oI8k&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F8p4_2i9oI8k%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=cb39d84f05d8439bbe96012f078e02b0&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />The idea has come a long way since, and "<strong>Thiago my friend</strong>" has become "<strong>Thiago meu parceiro (my partner)</strong>".<br />In 2016, we finally found the perfect land for this project in the fisherman village of "Barrinha", next to Préà and Jericoacoara in the Ceara.<br />After servicing the land, our first bungalow came out of the ground early this year.<br /><img alt="" width="396" height="297" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/509539/bungalowconstruction-1524602329.jpg" /><br /><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/517059/WhatsApp_Image_2018-05-04_at_15.49.53-1526509679.jpeg" /></p><p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FIODj_wJxZ_w%3Ffeature%3Doembed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIODj_wJxZ_w&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIODj_wJxZ_w%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=8b7d8dd6504d41af9a77662672aabc2a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p><img alt="" width="247" height="62" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518565/THEOCATEAM-1527006773.jpg" /></p><p>- <u><strong>Thiago Mendes Rabailloli</strong></u>: Brazilian friend and business partner, he is an indispensable element to our equation. He knows perfectly Brazil, its various markets (such as wood and stone: very important for construction to buy raw materials at the most competitive price), but also the laws and customs of the country for a easy integration, fast and perfect. Manager of a large farm in Brasilia, Thiago wants to change sector because the market of fruits and vegetables has become very fluctuating and complicated to predict nowadays. He became a kitesurf instructor in 2014.<br /><img alt="" width="273" height="363" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/517062/WhatsApp_Image_2018-05-11_at_21.24.45-1526509939.jpeg" /><br />- <u><strong>Romain Guibard</strong></u>: Your humble servant has worked in the tourist/hotel industry for almost 10 years then in the kitesurfing industry since. I have the necessary experience and the customer network to launch such a project.<br />This project is the culmination of MY professional life, which YOU are a part of, because, it must be said, nothing would have been possible without YOU!<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/4YkNNmjh42k">cv vidéo (english)</a></p><p><img alt="" width="278" height="417" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/517061/moi_kite-1526509880.jpg" /></p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518568/partners-1527007155.jpg" /><br /> - BGE : Thanks for all the help for the Business Plan:<br /> - CIC : Bank of Auxonne<br /> - L 'est républicain : newspaper from Besançon<br /> - CS3D : French leader "avant-garde" of printing 3D solutions.</p>
Allocation of funds
<p><img alt="" width="291" height="73" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518566/houston-1527006937.jpg" /></p><p>We bought the land in September 2016.<br />At this point, the financial contribution for obtaining the investor visa is 40000 €, which was perfect for our initial project.<br />But this law changed in October 2016! <strong>NO LUCK!</strong><br />And the financial contribution goes from 40000 to 120000 €.<br />What to do?<br />Give it up?<br />Resell the land and take different directions?<br />NO WAY!<br />At the same time, the exceptional Firm <strong>Virgin Limited Edition</strong> (Group of <strong>Sir Richard Branson</strong>) hired me to become a personal kitesurf trainer of the Branson family. Being around the Branson Family was a fantastic experience, I must admit.<br /><strong>Sir Richard Branson</strong> is a colorful character, with a unique vision of hospitality and business in general.<br />I asked myself, "What would do Sir Richard if he was in the same situation?"<br />Would he abandon the project? No !<br />It would develop a new, even more ambitious project at the level of the required funds.<br />After a market study and several business plans, we arrived at <u><strong>THE OCA LODGE</strong></u>, an luxury resort for Kitesurfers.</p><p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FIku8PGtJJug%3Ffeature%3Doembed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIku8PGtJJug&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIku8PGtJJug%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=8b7d8dd6504d41af9a77662672aabc2a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p><img alt="" width="275" height="69" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518567/answer-1527007015.jpg" /><br />Crowdfunding seemed the obvious solution.<br />To allow Our Customers to invest in our project by pre-booking exceptional stays to practice, learn and/or improve in this Sport-Passion: Kiteboarding.<br />The more we pre-book, the sooner we can complete our project.<br />You are indispensable in this project.</p><p>Link to the Business Plan : <a target="_blank" href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bwlVlJ3gCwGXWIm8ZTQhfxMptI2uHXhR">OCA LODGE Business Plan </a></p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/511210/hereisourbigplan-1525024466.jpg" /></p><p> </p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/511211/palierEng-1525024494.jpg" /></p><p><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518556/plaquette1_oca_lodge-1-1527005726.jpg" /><img alt="" width="100%" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/518557/plaquette1_oca_lodge-2-1527005746.jpg" /></p>
Rewards

Your name on the golden book of the website
€10
Thank you so much!
Your name will be written in the golden book of the website
Estimated delivery: September 2018

Win Maybe 7 days for 2 people + Breakfast (*Flight not included)
€20
Enter the OCA family!
and you may be drawn to win a 7-day stay with us for 2 people (accommodation + breakfast)
* flight not included
Estimated delivery: September 2018

Official OCA LODGE Cap + Draw Card.
€50
Receive the OCA LODGE Official Cap
+ a draw card to win maybe a 7 day stay for 2 people at Oca Lodge.
* flight not included
Estimated delivery: September 2018

The official OCA LODGE lycra top + official Cap + Card Draw.
€100
Receive the Official OCA LODGE Lycra top.
+ the official Cap
+ a draw card for can be won a 7 day stay for 2 people at Oca Lodge.
* flight not included
Estimated delivery: September 2018

Kitesurf Lesson Package "A to Z" for 1 person + Card Draw.
€500
Kitesurf lesson package from "A to Z"
We will teach you kiteboarding with optimum conditions.
(It takes about +/- 15 hours to learn to practice kitesurfing safely)
Estimated delivery: July 2019

PRE-SALE: Stay 7 days 1 pers. All Included + OCA DIAMANT Card.
€1.600
Pre-sale of 7 days stay for 1 person All Included (food, drinks, excursions and kitesurf) * flight not included
+ OCA DIAMANT card (loyalty card only for Oca-bankers: many prizes, promotional offers, reduced stays and even free to win regularly)
This card will be our way of thanking you for believing in us!
Estimated delivery: July 2019

PRE-SALE: Stay 10 days 1 pers. All Included + OCA DIAMANT Card.
€2.250
Pre-sale of 10 days stay for 1 person All Included (food, drinks, excursions and kitesurf) * flight not included
+ OCA DIAMANT card (loyalty card only for Oca-bankers: many prizes, promotional offers, reduced stays and even free to win regularly)
This card will be our way of thanking you for believing in us!
Estimated delivery: July 2019

PRE-SALE: Stay 7 days 2 pers. All Included + OCA DIAMANT Card.
€3.200
Pre-sale of 7 days Stay for 2 persons All Included (food, drinks, excursions and kitesurf) * flight not included
+ OCA DIAMANT card (loyalty card only for Oca-bankers: many prizes, promotional offers, reduced stays and even free to win regularly)
This card will be our way of thanking you for believing in us!
Estimated delivery: July 2019

PRE-SALE: Stay 10 days 2 pers. All Included + OCA DIAMANT Card.
€4.500
Pre-sale of 10 days Stay for 2 persons All Included (food, drinks, excursions and kitesurf) * flight not included
+ OCA DIAMANT card (loyalty card only for Oca-bankers: many prizes, promotional offers, reduced stays and even free to win regularly)
This card will be our way of thanking you for believing in us!
Estimated delivery: July 2019

PRE-SALE Group & Séminare: Stay 7 days for 10 pers. All Incl + OCA DIAMANT Card.
€15.000
Pre-sale of 7 days Stay for 10 people All Included (food, drinks, excursions and kitesurf) * flight not included
The full OCA LODGE will be at your disposal (5 double bungalows, restaurant, bar, kitesurf school, activities ....)
+ OCA DIAMANT card (loyalty card only for Oca-bankers: many prizes, promotional offers, reduced stays and even free to win regularly)
This card will be our way of thanking you for believing in us!
Estimated delivery: July 2019

PRE-SALE Group & Seminare: Stay 10 days for 10 pers. All Incl + OCA DIAMANT Card
€20.000
Pre-sale of 10 days Stay for 10 people All Included (food, drinks, excursions and kitesurf) * flight not included
The full OCA LODGE will be at your disposal (5 double bungalows, restaurant, bar, kitesurf school, activities ....)
+ OCA DIAMANT card (loyalty card only for Oca-bankers: many prizes, promotional offers, reduced stays and even free to win regularly)
This card will be our way of thanking you for believing in us!
Estimated delivery: July 2019