Vela & Aventura
Vela & Aventura teaches sailing in Paraty, Brazil, with Marinha do Brasil-certified instruction, in Portuguese.
Prices compiled from public sources (as of May 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
About Vela & Aventura
Vela & Aventura is a sailing school in Paraty founded in 2006 by instructor Denilson Fuchs, who has sailed for over 25 years. The school is credentialed by the Brazilian Navy and is the first and only nautical school in Paraty authorized to issue embarkation hour certificates. It offers basic, intermediate, and advanced cruising sailing courses aboard sailboats, along with day charters and multi-day trips.
- Founded in 2006 by instructor Denilson Fuchs, who has sailed for over 25 years
- Credentialed by the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil)
- The first and only nautical school in Paraty authorized to issue embarkation hour certificates
- Accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment for courses
Who teaches here
Teaching since 2006.
Beyond the courses
Boat sessionsWhat’s on site
ParkingSkipper certification supportCourses & prices
Cruising Sailing Introduction Course (Basic) – 2 days
2d · Group 1–6 · BeginnerIncluded: meals · accommodationIncludes 1 overnight on the sailboat with breakfast, 1 lunch on board, classes and materials (apostilas).As published: “Rates: R$1,900.00 per individual student”Intermediate Cruising Sailing Course
Group 1–5 · IntermediateAs published: “Rates: R$1,900.00 per individual student or R$2,900.00 for a couple, or R$2,900.00 + R$600.00 per child, or R$1,450.00 per child over 12”Advanced Open Ocean Course
3d · Group 1–5 · AdvancedIncluded: 2 overnights · 2 breakfasts · 1 lunch · marina infrastructure · printed materialsRoute from Paraty to Ilha Grande.As published: “R$4,000.00 per individual student or R$6,000.00 for a couple or children”Arrais Amador Certification Hours Course
3dAvailable only after completing the Basic and Intermediate courses. Departures on Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday.As published: “R$3,400 per individual student (R$5,400 per couple, plus R$600 per child or R$1,450 per child over 12)”Vela & Aventura — common questions
Is Vela & Aventura suitable for beginners?
Yes — Vela & Aventura lists a beginner course at R$1900 (~€323)/2 days.
What languages does Vela & Aventura teach in?
Vela & Aventura teaches in Portuguese.
Is Vela & Aventura certified?
Yes — Vela & Aventura is Marinha do Brasil-certified.
Who are the instructors at Vela & Aventura?
Denilson Padilha Fuchs, Paulo Cesar Butrico Calvacanti, Ana Paula teach at Vela & Aventura.