Overview
The Royal Barcelona Yacht Club has its clubhouse and marina on the Moll d'Espanya in Port Vell, right on the city waterfront, and counts more than 140 years of history. It is a founding member of the Comité International de la Méditerranée (CIM) and the Spanish association of yacht clubs, and is affiliated to the Spanish (RFEV) and Catalan sailing federations and the RANC offshore association. It runs the Menorca–Sant Joan race, the Conde de Godó Trophy, the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona for classic and vintage yachts and the J/70 Barcelona Winter Series, and was host venue yacht club partner of the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. Its navigation school prepares Spanish recreational licences (PNB, PER, Yachtmaster, Captain) and runs dinghy courses and J/70 race training.
- Founded
- 1876
- Federation
- Real Federación Española de Vela, Federació Catalana de Vela, Real Asociación Nacional de Cruceros, Federació Catalana de Motonàutica
- info@rcnb.com
- Phone
- +34 93 221 65 21
- Registry code
- G08399073
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 Barcelona – 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.
- Menorca–Sant Joan raceoffshore race between Barcelona and Menorca
- Conde de Godó Trophycruiser-racer and one-design regatta off Barcelona
- Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelonaregatta for classic and vintage yachts
- Barcelona Winter Series J/70J/70 winter circuit from October into spring; 21 teams from eight countries in 2026-27
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
- RCNB navigation school (recreational licences, STCW) ↗
- J/70 race course ↗
- PER recreational skipper licence ↗
- Summer dinghy camp ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1997Named best Catalan sports organisation by the newspaper Mundo Deportivo
- 1998Receives the Gold Anchor of the Spanish Sailing Federation
- 1999Gold plaque of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit
- 2003Barcelona City Council's gold medal for sporting merit
- 2024Host venue yacht club partner of the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 41°22.64′ N 2°10.98′ E
41.37732, 2.18301 - Address
- Moll d'Espanya, s/n
- Radio
- VHF 9
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: RCNB navigation school (recreational licences, STCW), J/70 race course, PER recreational skipper licence and Summer dinghy camp.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Barcelona 112. Or call 900 202 202. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Royal Barcelona Yacht Club founded?
In 1876.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Menorca–Sant Joan race, Conde de Godó Trophy, Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona and Barcelona Winter Series J/70.