Riga Sailing Center, Rīga – regattas, sailing school and history

Overview

Riga Sailing Center (RSBC) at Matrožu iela 15 on Ķīpsala is a sailing centre and yacht harbour on the Daugava, opened in 2016 about 3 km from Old Riga. It was created and is run by the Latvian Sailing Team association – an offshore racing team founded in 2007 that has sailed Platu 25s since 2015 and hosted the Platu 25 World Championship here in 2018. The centre runs Riga's season opening and closing regattas, the Ķīpsala Cup and the Riga Cup, teaches practical yacht handling and rents a Carina yacht to licensed skippers.

Founded: 2016
Federation: Latvijas Burāšanas savienība

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Riga Season Opening RegattaORC, LYS and open-class race on the Daugava off Ķīpsala; a Latvian Cup round
Ķīpsala Cuprace on the Daugava for ORC, LYS and an open class
Riga Cup in Sailingtwo-day regatta on the Daugava (2026: 15–16 August)
Riga Season Closing Regatta

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

Platu 25Carina

History and achievements

2007The sailing team and association "Latvian Sailing Team" is founded
2015The team starts training on Platu 25 yachts
2016The Riga Sailing Center opens on Ķīpsala
2018The Platu 25 World Championship is held at the centre

Home harbour & location

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Position: 56°57.94′ N 24°4.93′ E
56.96567, 24.08212
Address: Matrožu iela 15, Ķīpsala

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Practical yacht skipper training (1, 5 or 10 sessions on the Daugava) and Yacht rental (Carina 20 ft, for licensed skippers).

When was Riga Sailing Center founded?

In 2016.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Riga Season Opening Regatta, Ķīpsala Cup, Riga Cup in Sailing and Riga Season Closing Regatta.

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