Overview
Yacht Clube da Bahia (YCB) signed its founding charter on 23 May 1935, set up by a group who wanted a club built around a boatyard in the sheltered waters of the Bay of All Saints. The club sits on the Ladeira da Barra slope in Salvador, with a boating base, boat shed, two slipways, a 24-hour boarding pier, pools, restaurant and gym. Sailing is the club's oldest sport, alongside swimming, fishing, canoeing and SUP; in 1959 YCB started the Morro de São Paulo – Yacht Club da Bahia offshore race and it runs the Salvador offshore sailing circuit.
- Founded
- 1935
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 LESTE (MRCC Salvador) – 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.
- Morro de São Paulo – Yacht Club da Bahia offshore raceone of Brazil's traditional offshore races, sailed since 1959
- Salvador offshore sailing circuitoffshore sailing circuit run by the club every two years
- Yacht 40 km Challenge (Cachoeira – Salinas)40 km race from Cachoeira to Salinas da Margarida; 2026 edition on 29 August
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
- 1935Founding charter signed on 23 May: a club built around a boatyard, on sheltered water by the sea.
- 1945Members represent the club at the 2nd Brazilian Sailing Championship.
- 1959The Morro de São Paulo – Yacht Club da Bahia offshore race begins.
- 1980The 1980s: new boat shed at the boating base.
- 1997Brazilian Europe-class championship with 40 sailors.
- 1999New boarding pier; launch of the ILC 30 and Europe-class world championships at YCB.
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 12°59.97′ S 38°31.85′ W
-12.99953, -38.53080 - Address
- Av. Sete de Setembro, 3252 – Ladeira da Barra, Barra
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: SALVAMAR LESTE (MRCC Salvador) +55 71 3507 3730. Or call 190 / 185. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Bahia Yacht Club founded?
In 1935.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Morro de São Paulo – Yacht Club da Bahia offshore race, Salvador offshore sailing circuit and Yacht 40 km Challenge (Cachoeira – Salinas).