The Cruising basin is 80 miles long and 20 miles wide, and is protected from the Ocean swell. Although, SwanSexy is willing to sail around the capes and cross to Rio or Ilhabela, day or night, to give a taste of bluewater cruising.

This area of Brasil is generally safe and is far from the danger of big cities. Boats and cruisers of all the world spent years in these waters and never lock their companionway. Most of the nights are spent in remote coves and bays, or in front of fishing villages whose inhabitants are very hospitable and willing to provide fresh fish and vegetables. The fish and vegetables markets of Parati and Angra dos Reis are an experience of its own. There is no other place in the world with the same variety of flavours and traditions. Special cruises available.

Sailplan 2002. Departures from Rio de Janeiro and Angra dos Reis every 10 days. Beginning June 20, 2002. Special Rio de Janeiro Cruise for Carnival 2003.

Activities from the boat: kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving (please give notice. Boat has 2 tanks), schute-diving. Last but not least. Relaxing. Shore activities: Isla Grande has plenty of trails to discover, innumerable beaches, parks, fishing villages. Ilhabela is a mayor tourist resort with all activities. The sailing area is 2 hours drive from Rio de Janeiro, itself worth a trip.
Cruises begin and ends in Angra dos Reis, Parati or Rio de Janeiro. Angra is 2 hours from Rio Airport. Minimum is 7 days. Season is all year long, cooler in July and August, wetter in December and January. Gales are uncommon. Breezes and calm prevail and only occasional cold front. The temperature averages between 25c - 85f in summer. Water is perfect all year long.

VISAS Important: Citizens of USA, Canada and other countries DO NEED A VISA for Brazil. This VISA must be obtained IN THE COUNTRY OF RESIDENCY. Passport must be presented to the captain upon arrival for navigation documentation. No vaccinations required