Overview
Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro (ICRJ), founded in 1920, sits at Urca on Botafogo cove inside Guanabara Bay, with its own marina under Morro da Urca. It is one of Brazil's busiest racing clubs: it runs the Rio de Janeiro International Sailing Week, the country's largest one-design week, plus the King Olav V Trophy and the Commodore's Trophy, which bring together everything from Optimists and ILCAs to Stars, Snipes and offshore boats. It has a water-sports school (EDN), a youth sailing programme and outstations at Cabo Frio, Angra dos Reis and Ilha das Palmas (VHF 73).
- Founded
- 1920
- Phone
- +55 21 3223-7232
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere SALVAMAR SUESTE (MRCC Rio de Janeiro) – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Rio de Janeiro International Sailing WeekBrazil's largest one-design week over three weekends (Optimist; ILCA, 29er, 420, Dingue, Snipe; Star and HPE 25); 39th edition in 2026 with 407 boats
- King Olav V Trophyraced since 1967 over four weekends in July–August, from one-designs to offshore boats (ORC, RGS)
- Commodore's Trophytraditional May series on Guanabara Bay and at the Cabo Frio outstation (73rd edition in 2026)
- Taça Octanorm Horácio Camargotraditional club event, 30 years old in 2026
- Regata Ele & Elarace for couples and mixed crews
- Cruising rally to Ilha das Palmascruising-boat meet at the club's Ilha das Palmas outstation
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1920The club is founded (25 March 1920).
- 1967First King Olav V Trophy.
Location
- Position
- 22°57.08′ S 43°10.42′ W
-22.95132, -43.17371 - Address
- Avenida Pasteur 333
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Water-sports school (EDN) and Youth sailing programme.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: SALVAMAR SUESTE (MRCC Rio de Janeiro) +55 21 2104 6119. Or call 190 / 185. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club founded?
In 1920.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Rio de Janeiro International Sailing Week, King Olav V Trophy, Commodore's Trophy and Taça Octanorm Horácio Camargo.