# 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-brazilian-ocean-championship > Updated: 2026-09-28T19:51:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. 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. ## Claims - Bayard Umbuzeiro Neto described the competition as a luxury training session. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa team finished fourth in the ORC Performance class during the third stage of the Copa Mitsubishi. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The team finished seventh in the overall ORC classification. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The team participated in three out of the four scheduled races in the Ilhabela stage. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The crew tested new combinations and role rotations, including having the bowman take the helm. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The team is using these tests to prepare for the 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship and the Santos–Rio Regatta. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ina-soto40-transbrasa-tests-crew-rotations-at-copa-mitsubishi ### 2026-09-18: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ina-soto40-transbrasa-prepares-for-2026-brazilian-ocean-championship ### 2026-09-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-ocean-championship-2026-adopts-new-format --- Cite as: 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-brazilian-ocean-championship