Salvador, Brazil
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Revision as of 12:35, 30 June 2011
Salvador Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Salvador, Brazil.
Background
The Brazilian stae of Bahia's capital is the city of Salvador, or more properly, São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, that is located at the junction of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of All Saints. The name is an archaic spelling of the Portuguese word meaning bay and comes from All Saints' Bay, first seen by European sailors in 1501.
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Charts
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Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Weather
Local weather conditions?
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Check-in facilities
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Bahia Yacht Club. Sete de Septembro 3252, Salvador BA , Brazil CEP 40130 001. Ph: +55 (0)71 336 9011, VHF 16, 68, Email
- Bahia Marina. Av. do Contorno N 1010, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, CEP 40015-230. Ph:055 (0) 71 322 7244, Fax:055 (0) 71 322 7244, VHF 16, 68. Email
- Centro Nautico (CENAB). Avenida da Franca, s/n Commercio, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. 40.010-010. Ph:+55 (0) 3263434, Fax:+55 (0) 3263433. Email
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Offshore Islands
All Saints Bay
The largest bay on the Brazilian coast, Todos os Santos has a large number of islands with tropical beaches and vegetation. In its 1,052 square km, it contains 56 islands, receive sweet water from numerous rivers and creeks, especially the Paraguaçú and Subaé and bathes the first capital of Brazil and the largest in the Northeast, Salvador, and more than ten municipalities. It is the largest navigable bay in Brazil and one of the most favorite spots for nautical sports, due to its regular breezes, medium annual temperature of 26 °C (77 °F) and sheltered waters. Todos os Santos Bay offers various leisure options, with hundreds of vessels of all different types, especially saveiros, schooners, motor boats, jet ski that criss-cross its crystalline waters on maritime excursions to the islands, and boat races.
Major popular events and sport activities occur throughout the year, beginning on January 1, with the Procession of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes greeting the New Year.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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