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2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship

Overview

The Associação Brasileira de Veleiros de Oceano (ABVO) has introduced a new format for the 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship. This format will unite four national ocean sailing classes—ORC, Bra-RGS, RGS-Cruiser, and RGS-Clássicos—and utilizes a progressive scoring system to prevent early title decisions. The championship is scheduled to begin on October 22 with the 76th Santos-Rio Regatta, followed by the 57th Rio Circuit from October 30 to November 2.

In preparation for these events, the Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa sailing team, led by Bayard Umbuzeiro Neto, underwent maintenance on its hull, mast, and sails to compete under the ORC performance measurement system. Following this hiatus, the team returned to competition during the third stage of the Copa Mitsubishi in Ilhabela.

During the Ilhabela regattas, the crew tested new personnel combinations and role rotations, including having the bowman take control of the helm. Commander Bayard Umbuzeiro Neto expressed satisfaction with the crew’s adaptability, noting that the rotation demonstrated the team’s ability to fill any position on the boat. In the three races completed, the team secured fourth place in the ORC Performance class and seventh place in the overall ORC classification. These tests serve as further preparation for the upcoming 200-mile Santos–Rio Regatta, which requires high levels of crew rotation and responsibility sharing.

Entities

Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa · Bayard Umbuzeiro Neto · Associação Brasileira de Veleiros de Oceano · Iate Clube de Santos · Ilhabela

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa tests crew rotations at Copa Mitsubishi

    The Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa team used the Copa Mitsubishi in Ilhabela to test crew rotations and boat adjustments ahead of the 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa prepares for 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship

    The Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa sailing team is preparing for the 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship, including the Santos-Rio Regatta, following maintenance and repairs to the vessel.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Brazilian Ocean Championship 2026 adopts new format

    The 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship will feature a new format uniting four sailing classes and a progressive scoring system to ensure competition remains open until the final race.

Sources

cartacapital.com.br · esportenewsmundo.com.br · gazeta24h.com · portalrbn.com.br · regatanews.com.br

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