Overview
The Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia was founded in 1893 as the Circolo Canottieri Sebezia and sits on the Santa Lucia quay at the Borgo Marinari, below Castel dell'Ovo. It is a sailing and rowing club in one: its crews have won world titles both under oars and under sail, in 1960 it was the centre of the Naples Olympic regattas and in 2001 it launched Mascalzone Latino's America's Cup challenge. It runs international events in the bay, from match racing to wing foiling, plus winter sailing courses from age 6, summer camps and rowing courses from age 9.
- Founded
- 1893
- Phone
- +39 081 7646162
- Registry code
- Prefettura di Napoli RPG n. 1504
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 IMRCC Roma – 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.
- Campionato Europeo Wingfoil Napoli 2026wing foil European championship off Naples
- CICO 2026 – Campionato Italiano Classi OlimpicheItalian Olympic classes championship in Naples
- Vele d'Epoca a Napoliclassic yacht regatta in the Bay of Naples
- European Match Race Tour 2025European Match Race Tour stage
- Global Team Race Regatta 2024international team racing regatta
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
- Winter sailing courses (Optimist, ILCA) from age 6, September–May ↗
- Summer sailing and windsurf camps ↗
- Rowing courses from age 9, racing squads, masters and coastal rowing (Lago Patria) ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1893On 15 July eleven members of the Circolo Canottieri Italia found the Circolo Canottieri Sebezia
- 1895The club takes the name Savoia
- 1900The club becomes "Royal"; its colours change to Savoy blue
- 1934The Star Orsa wins the first Star European championship at Marseille
- 1960The club is the operations centre of the Olympic regattas in Naples; a club Dragon wins bronze
- 1997The club takes back the "Royal" title dropped in 1946
- 2001The club challenges for the 2003 America's Cup with Mascalzone Latino
- 2002CONI Golden Collar for sporting merit
- 2018Ten Italian rowing titles and the club's first Palermo-Montecarlo win
Location
- Position
- 40°50.15′ N 14°14.92′ E
40.83583, 14.24861 - Address
- Banchina Santa Lucia 13, Borgo Marinari
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Winter sailing courses (Optimist, ILCA) from age 6, September–May, Summer sailing and windsurf camps and Rowing courses from age 9, racing squads, masters and coastal rowing (Lago Patria).
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: IMRCC Roma +39 06 5908 4409. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Reale Yacht club canottieri Savoia founded?
In 1893.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Campionato Europeo Wingfoil Napoli 2026, CICO 2026 – Campionato Italiano Classi Olimpiche, Vele d'Epoca a Napoli and European Match Race Tour 2025.