Ilhabela · São Paulo · since 1999

Offshore sailing courses in Ilhabela

Hands-on ocean sailing courses and passages, taught by someone who has sailed around the world — over 2,500 sailors trained.

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27+
years
2,500+
students
1st
solo circumnavigation (BR)
5.0

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Progressive training

Choose your ocean sailing level

CVOB — Basic Offshore Sailing Course
Beginner

CVOB — Basic Offshore Sailing Course

The first step to sailing the open sea. From zero to independence aboard, with real practice in Ilhabela.

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CVOI — Intermediate Offshore Sailing Course
Intermediate

CVOI — Intermediate Offshore Sailing Course

Your first coastal passage, sleeping aboard. Gain independence on sailing trips.

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CVOA — Advanced Offshore Sailing Course
Advanced

CVOA — Advanced Offshore Sailing Course

Long passages and offshore navigation. Internationally recognized ASA certification.

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NauticEd — Online Sailing Courses

Sailing theory at your own pace, in partnership with NauticEd. The perfect complement to the hands-on courses.

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Schedule

Upcoming ocean sailing classes

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25/09
CVOI — Intermediate Offshore Sailing Course
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10/10
CVOB — Basic Offshore Sailing Course
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07/11
CVOB — Basic Offshore Sailing Course
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20/11
CVOI — Intermediate Offshore Sailing Course
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André M. Homem de Mello
2001–2002 · solo circumnavigation

Who teaches: André M. Homem de Mello

I teach what I lived: the real ocean, not classroom theory.

The first Brazilian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation. He founded Sailing Adventures in 1999 and has trained over 2,500 sailors — teaching what he lived at sea, not classroom theory.

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Recognition and certifications

Cadastur ASA NauticEd Brazilian Navy

Beyond the school

The André HM universe

Book — Diário de Bordo

The story of the voyage

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Film — Sozinho no Fim do Mundo

On Off and GloboPlay

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HM Yachts (yachts)

Buy, sell and charter

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Who has sailed with us

The passage was unforgettable. I learned first-hand what life aboard is really like. I recommend it wholeheartedly!
— Carla M., CVOI
I took the CVOB having never sailed before and left handling the boat myself. Flawless teaching and plenty of practice at sea.
— Marcos R., CVOB

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Get in touch about the courses

WhatsApp (12) 97811-8888

✉ contato@sailingadventures.com.br

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