Maceio : Profile

Docking

An unremarkable city, but a useful stop between Recife and Salvador de Bahia. There is an anchorage in the east of Playa de Jaragua, in front of the local yacht clud. To approach it, go past the commercial port and got to the small boat moorings.

The yacht club is very friendly and welcoming and will advise about the formalities at the Capitania del Puerto and Policia Federal, as well as providing toilets and showers. It is a safe place to leave your dinghy.

There is a modern shopping centre at Iguatemi (take a taxi) with all facilities, including an internet cafe.

Federacao Alageana de Vela e Motor
Avenida Cicero Toledo 333 Jaragua, Caixa Postal 1003 Maceio-Al-Brazil
Tel:+55 (0)82 223 4344
Club facilities including showers, toilets, bar and snack bar. Small craft can be hauled out. Water. No fuel

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Federacao Alageana de Vela e Motor [see above]

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