Overview
Clube Naval de Cascais was founded in 1938 and sits on Cascais Bay next to the marina, with function rooms, gym, restaurant, library and its own landing quay opened in 2007. It has more than 800 members and Portugal's largest sailing school, running since 1950 and rated GOLD by the Portuguese Sailing Federation, which trains about 900 sailors a year in Optimist, Laser Pico and Bahia, ILCA, Hobie Cat and windsurfers, plus recreational skipper courses and a wing-foil academy. It is the Portuguese club with the most Olympic appearances, ever since 1948. It runs the J/70 and Dragon winter series and has hosted major international events such as the America's Cup World Series, the TP52 Worlds and the Finn Gold Cup.
- Founded
- 1938
- Members
- about 800 (club figure)
- Federation
- Federação Portuguesa de Vela
- geral@cncascais.com
- Phone
- +351 21 483 01 25
On the water with VesselSOS
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- 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.
- Cascais J70 Winter SeriesJ/70 winter series, also the Portuguese national championship
- Cascais Dragon Winter SeriesDragon class winter series (national championship)
- Cascais Velathe club's annual regatta on Cascais Bay
- ISAF Sailing World Championshiphosted by the CNC: 2007
- Dragon Gold Cuphosted by the CNC: 2008
- America's Cup World Serieshosted by the CNC: 2011
- Volvo Ocean Race (escala)hosted by the CNC: 2012, 2015, 2017
- Cascais RC44 Cuphosted by the CNC: since 2012
- Cascais 52 Super Series Cuphosted by the CNC: since 2015
- Rolex TP52 World Championshiphosted by the CNC: 2018, 2022, 2025
- Snipe World Championshiphosted by the CNC: 2022
- M32 World Championshiphosted by the CNC: 2022
- J/70 Corinthian European Championshiphosted by the CNC: 2025
- Finn Gold Cuphosted by the CNC: 2025
- Cascais 2026 J/70 World ChampionshipJ/70 World Championship in Cascais, 2026
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
- CNC sailing school ↗
- Recreational skipper courses ↗
- Wing Foil Academy ↗
- Sailing without limits (adapted sailing) ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1938Clube Naval de Cascais is founded
- 1948The club's first Olympic medal: silver in the Swallow class
- 1950The sailing school starts
- 1952Olympic bronze in the Star class at Helsinki
- 1960Olympic silver in the Star class in Rome; the club runs the first Portuguese-Brazilian sailing games
- 1970Finn Gold Cup with 160 sailors from 34 countries
- 1978A windsurfing section opens
- 1979–1982Optimist Worlds (1979–1981) and 470 Worlds (1982)
- 2007New clubhouse opens; ISAF Sailing World Championships
- 2012Nine club sailors in Portugal's Olympic team in London
- 201375th anniversary; honorary member of the Order of Prince Henry
- 201880th anniversary; member of the Order of Public Instruction
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 38°41.65′ N 9°25.11′ W
38.69410, -9.41851 - Address
- Esplanada Príncipe D. Luís Filipe
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: CNC sailing school, Recreational skipper courses, Wing Foil Academy and Sailing without limits (adapted sailing).
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Lisboa +351 214 401 919. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Cascais Yacht Club (Clube Naval de Cascais) founded?
In 1938.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Cascais J70 Winter Series, Cascais Dragon Winter Series, Cascais Vela and ISAF Sailing World Championship.