Couple quit their high-flying careers to sail around the world with their dog (3)

Renato returned briefly to Rio de Janeiro to collect their dog Feijao - as they had to wait for his puppy passport

As well as checking out local cuisine and culture, the couple are avid surfers and divers and have been experiencing some of the best waves and underwater views.

Sarah and Renato claim that being together 24/7 has made their five-year relationship stronger than ever.

And team work is definitely essential when battling huge waves and temperamental weather, like they encountered during their Atlantic crossing.

They said: 'We sailed right through a storm, waves were hitting the side of the boat.

'There was also crazy lightning and thunder, which is very scary when you're in the middle of the ocean.

'You're the tallest object out there and we were worried the lightening was going to strike the boat's mast.'

They admit that not everything has been smooth-sailing as their newly-gained knowledge meant they were truly in the deep end at the start of their trip.

Sarah said: 'We over-planned everything at first and were always stressing.

'There were times when I thought 'I'd rather be at work'. But after a while it became a lot more enjoyable and you stop sweating the small stuff.

'The sailing community is also super helpful and you get a lot of great advice.'