Navigate Brazil’s coast with confidence and precision.
This authoritative pilot covers the stretch from Maranhão to Rio de Janeiro, compiling soundings, currents, winds, and lighthouse details for mariners and pilots alike.
Framed around practical routes and approaches, the book presents the coast in clear, navigable sections. It explains how depths, shorelines, and landmarks change along the line, helping you plan safe passages and avoid hazards. The edition includes a complete list of lights and a practical appendix on currents, winds, and seasonal patterns that affect navigation.
What you’ll experience
- Step-by-step sailing directions for key coast segments, with approach and departure guidance.
- Rates, ranges, and visibility for major lighthouses and lighted buoys along the route.
- Descriptions of currents, tides, and wind behavior that influence offshore and near‑shore navigation.
- Notes on port procedures, anchorage, and practical considerations for discharging or loading near Brazil’s ports.
Ideal for sailors, shipmasters, and maritime students seeking a maritime reference grounded in historical surveys and practical sailing knowledge. Whether planning a coastal passage or training new crew, this edition offers reliable, cautious instruction for navigating this important region.