We were fascinated by the boats that work under sail in the Baíe de Todos os Santos, Brazil. These pictures also show them at play.

Saveiros, transport boats. None have engines, they are entirely worked under sail.

Saveiros preparing for their annual regatta (normally the cargo hold is covered).

Leaving Salvador with a cargo of timber. Note the
unstayed rough-hewn mast.

Regatta day

Dugouts, descendents of the native Indian pirogues ...

Under sail, the paddles are used as a steering oar and a leeboard.

Even a dugout can be planed!
Note the three guys out on trapeze.

Small fishing boats ...

Lateen-rigged fishing boat.

Fishing with a throwing net.

Jangadas, traditionally five-log rafts, used for offshore fishing. Mostly found a little further north, but some in this area ...

These tiny boats go many miles out to sea. Note the helmsman's seat.

Modernised, they are used for tourist rides.
(Picture taken in Natal).