Angra dos Reis

Q. What is the water like in Costa Verde, Brazil in May?

Averages: 80 degrees during the day, 70 degrees at night. The humidity level is at 85% with an average of 3 inches of rain for the month of May. Best of all, the water is a perfect 78 degrees!

Q. Who is best for this trip?

If you're open minded, flexible, and adventurous, this trip is for you! There will be lots of boat and swim time as we explore the secluded sandy beaches and coves. This is an exploratory adventure and you should be ok with tropical environments. Most importantly, this trip is a 'go with the flow' adventure.

Q. What about the seas, will it be calm? What about the wind?

It will be! Angra dos Reis is a ginormous bay protected from the Atlantic Ocean waters. Seas are calm. It is not the windiest of locations, which means we will set the main sail and the jib but we will do a combination of sailing when there is wind and motor sailing when there is limited wind.

Q. Is it safe?

Angra dos Reis has many tourists, both foreign and local. It is generally safe for visitors and will be very safe aboard. Common sense is needed like anywhere else!

Q. Do you recommend exploring Rio de Janeiro before or after the charter?

Absolutely! Sailing Collective will offer travel recommendations and you are welcome to coordinate with the other guests and crew aboard.

Q. I'm ready to go! What are the next steps?

Fantastic - simply click the BOOK NOW button and select your cabin and pay the 50% deposit. If you need time to sort out details, you can contact us and request for us to hold your cabin for 5 days as you work out your travel plans.

If you have any questions about this adventure, please contact us by email

Provisioning Sailing Collective will provision your journey with local foods and produce.  Cooking Aboard: Your Sailing Collective chef/crew is incredibly talented and can handle the group's needs with ease. We are all about participation and learning, so if you'd like to help, just ask and we'll get you involved! Collective groups may choose to dine out more times than scheduled if the group or individuals choose.

Included in provisioning package*: 

• 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners (or similar), Light Snacks, Water, Coffee & Tea

* Subjected to change

Dietary Restrictions We can accommodate as long as we know in advance! It is important to notify us of any dietary restrictions ahead of time and include full details in the Guest Form that you will fill out prior to the start of the trip.

Sailing a group journey is a collective experience calling us to ebb and flow with the tides of the group. While alcohol and soft beverages are not included, we find a well curated bar shared across the group works out best. We offer two beverage during group journeys packages during the course of the week*:

• $150 for wine, beer, spirits and soft beverages • $75 for soft beverages and under 5 alcoholic drinks. *Private charters, beverages are billed to the charter

Private Charters: Contact us for details

ADDITIONAL COSTS We recommend planning on having at least $300 – $600 in spending money depending on spending habits. You will be responsible for paying for:

• All expenses on shore including meals and drinks

• Flights and transportation to and from the marina location

• Onboard beverages

• Gratuity (a 10% to 20% offering)

GRATUITY Tipping your captain and crew is welcome. If you are satisfied with your service, the industry standard for yacht charters ranges from 15-20% of the cost of the charter. Gratuity is split evenly between the crew and can be paid via cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal. Please contact your Sailing Collective Journey Coordinator if you have any questions.

• 10% - Standard good time on holiday with good service.

• 15% - Exceptional service on your holiday with exceptional service!

• 20% - Extraordinary experience and your crew sent the voyage to the moon and back!!

The Journey Schedule Meeting time is at 9:00am on Day 1 of the charter. Our last night is spent at the starting marina before we disembark by 9:00am on the final morning. All Mediterranean charters return to the home port on Friday evening to spend the final evening at the marina. Disembarkation time is at 9:00am on the final Saturday morning.

Packing Collapsible bags in place of large rigid suitcases are advised for ease of transport on and off the boat. Loading and unloading from the dingy can be a wet activity, a pair of shoes such as flip-flops that you can get wet if we are landing on a beach.

As the vast majority of your time will be spent outside, prepare for elements - bring a light raincoat just in case, a hat to shield yourself from the sun, and a warm layer.  Throughout the week we may dine out at a nice restaurant, so bring an outfit looks nice and suits your style. Loading and unloading from the dingy on beaches can be a wet activity, a pair of shoes that you can get wet is recommended.

We also encourage guests bring ecologically appropriate products into ocean environments. You can read more about those recommendations on the Sailing Collective Journal here: Packing for a Healthy Ocean

Terms & Conditions By booking this journey, you agree to comply with the stated Terms & Conditions and Covid Considerations, available on our website. Please contact info@thesailingcollective.com with any questions. 

Travel Insurance We recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy that protects you in case of general and covid-related trip interruptions. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, you forfeit the right to a refund or credit in the event you have to cancel your trip with Sailing Collective.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS Please ensure your passport is valid for the period of travel and for six months after you return. The Sailing Collective cannot be held responsible for refusal of entry or travel due to lack of visas. If you are in any doubt please contact your Embassy for full details.