Brazil

South America's largest nation, with an incredible 5000 mile coastline stretching from the Caribbean into the South Atlantic, offers still relatively uncharted territory to 'yachties'.

With a heady mix of pristine white beaches, steamy jungles and vibrant towns and cities. Brazil is a country of varied regional style, diverse geography and a cosmopolitan people united by their love of music, dancing, celebration, who welcome visitors with endless joy and energy.

Fascinating sailing destinations include:

Manaus - the Amazonian capital, well upstream from the coast - an enchanting insight into the indigenous culture of the world's mightiest river.

Sao Luis - capital of Maranhao state, with its famous colonial fort.

Fortaleza - A resounding rhythmic nightlife combined with rustic charm and the tropical beaches of Canoa Quebrada, Camocim and Jericoacoara.

Recife and Olinda offer a myriad of cultural attractions, historic architecture, artistic and musical events. Here is the perfect place to celebrate the Brazilian carnival!

Fernando de Noronha - off the northeast coast of Brazil, a protected nature reserve surrounded by paradisiacal beaches and amazing marine life.

Salvador - a fascinating historic Centre filled with distinctive rhythms and hospitable people, is the capital of Bahia state which also offers the fun resort of Porto Seguro and the island paradise of Morro de Sao Paulo just off the coast.

Rio de Janeiro - a bustling cosmopolitan city with its famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and the mountain top statue of 'Cristo Redentor' - one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Don’t miss Armação dos Búzios - the most sophisticated holiday destination in the Rio state and Ilha Grande the largest island in Angra dos Reis, a popular yachting destination.

At Florianópolis, on the Catarinense coast, the wave strength increases attracting surfers from across the globe.

Foz do Iguaçu - the greatest water spectacle in Brazil, with 275 waterfalls, the view is absolutely magnificent.