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Brazilian sailing championships feature Hobie Cat and Ocean racing

Hobie Cat 16 Santos-Rio Regatta Brazilian sailing championships Eduardo Harabedian João Pessoa

The Brazilian Hobie Cat championships (BRASCAT 2026) concluded in João Pessoa, Paraíba, between October 11 and 17. In the Hobie Cat 16 class, Igor Guimarães and Nara Rocha secured the national title. The Paraíba team demonstrated significant dominance in this category, placing seven of the top ten duos. Other podium finishers in the Hobie Cat 16 class included runners-up André Montenegro and Sofia Montenegro, and third-place finishers Robert Bezerra and Sculi Emily.

In the Hobie Cat 14 class, Felipe Frey from São Paulo claimed the national title, followed by Adam Max from Santa Catarina. The competition featured a total of 74 boats, comprising 45 Hobie Cat 16 vessels and 29 Hobie Cat 14 vessels.

In ocean racing, Eduardo Harabedian and his crew on the Nativo 3 are preparing for the 76th Santos-Rio Regatta, scheduled to start on October 22. Harabedian, a three-time Brazilian champion (2017, 2020, and 2025), plans to sail approximately 140 nautical miles from Angra dos Reis to Santos starting October 18 to finalize boat adjustments before the official start.

Entities

Eduardo Harabedian · Igor Guimarães · João Pessoa · Nara Rocha · Santos-Rio Regatta

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Seven Paraíba duos placed in the top 10 of the Hobie Cat 16 category. overbo.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] André Montenegro and Sofia Montenegro achieved second place in the Hobie Cat 16 class. overbo.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Eduardo Harabedian has won three Brazilian titles in 2017, 2020, and 2025. gazeta24h.com · regatanews.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The BRASCAT 2026 competition included a total of 74 boats. overbo.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 76th Santos-Rio Regatta is scheduled to start on October 22. gazeta24h.com · regatanews.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Felipe Frey won the national title in the Hobie Cat 14 class. overbo.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Nativo 3 crew plans to sail 140 nautical miles from Angra dos Reis to Santos. gazeta24h.com · regatanews.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Igor Guimarães and Nara Rocha won the Brazilian Hobie Cat 16 title. overbo.com.br

Sources

Santos-Rio abre o Brasileiro de Oceano em temporada [gazeta24h.com]
Paraíba conquista título brasileiro de Hobie Cat 16 e coloca sete duplas no top 10 em João Pessoa [overbo.com.br]
Santos-Rio abre o Brasileiro de Oceano em temporada que desafia Eduardo Harabedian e o Nativo 3 [regatanews.com.br]