this makes the region a prime one for the practice of yachting and other water sports.

in order to support such activities a naval club exists west of 'ilha dos amores'. created in 1983 the 'clube naval charitas' has an outstanding set of installations and promotes several sportive events in the region.

close to the island there's also the 'estação hidroviária de charitas', or 'charitas' waterway station', where is possible to catch ferry boats to cross the bay into rio de janeiro.