Overview
The Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria was founded in 1908 in Las Palmas to promote water sports, culture and tourism on the island, and has had royal honorary presidency since its early days. Its first base was in the harbour basin where the Santa Catalina and Sanapú quays meet today; when the port was reorganised it moved south of the naval arsenal, to León y Castillo street. It covers 45,000 m² with a marina of more than 185 berths (members only), a dinghy park for over 150 boats and a boatyard with a 45 t travel lift. It has about 6,000 members, a sailing school with Optimist, adult sailing, windsurf, wing-foil and kayak courses, and has produced Olympians and world champions.
- Founded
- 1908
- Members
- about 6,000 (club figure)
- rcngc@rcngc.com
- Phone
- +34 928 234 566
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 Las Palmas – 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
- Optimist course ↗
- Windsurf course for children ↗
- Windsurf course for adults ↗
- Wing-foil course ↗
- Sailing and water-sports courses ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1908The club is founded in Las Palmas, based in the harbour basin
- 1979–2018Club sailors win three gold medals at the Mediterranean Games (Split 1979, Casablanca 1983, Tarragona 2018)
- 1996An Olympic sailor from the club carries Spain's flag in Atlanta
- 2023Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gold medal for sporting merit
Location
- Position
- 28°8.00′ N 15°25.67′ W
28.13331, -15.42783 - Address
- C. León y Castillo, 308
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Optimist course, Windsurf course for children, Windsurf course for adults, Wing-foil course and Sailing and water-sports courses.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Las Palmas 112. Or call 900 202 202. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria founded?
In 1908.