Overview
The Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club was formed in 1972 by merging the two yacht clubs of the Abra, the bay at the mouth of the Bilbao estuary: the Real Sporting Club, founded in 1898, and the Real Club Marítimo del Abra, founded in 1902. Its base is at Las Arenas (Getxo) on the Abra, with a marina of about 300 berths with water and electricity. Since the late 19th century its members pioneered recreational sailing and yacht racing on the Cantabrian coast, and the club runs keelboat and dinghy regattas. Its sailing school takes more than 1,500 pupils a year, including summer dinghy courses for children.
- Founded
- 1972
- Phone
- +34 944 63 76 00
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 MRCC Bilbao – 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.
Racing
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.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
History and achievements
- 1898The Sporting Club is founded on the Abra
- 1902The Sporting is granted the 'Real' title and the Real Club Marítimo del Abra is founded
- 1905Sporting members race at Kiel, Germany
- 1910The club sends a team to the Spanish-American challenge in Boston
- 1920sIn the late 1920s the Sporting promotes several major regattas
- 1972The two clubs merge into the Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club
Location
- Position
- 43°19.70′ N 3°0.90′ W
43.32835, -3.01505 - Address
- Avenida Zugazarte, 11 (Las Arenas)
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school and Summer dinghy courses for children.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Bilbao 112. Or call 900 202 202. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club (Getxo) founded?
In 1972.