# Santos-Rio Regatta 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santos-rio-regatta-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-23T12:43:24.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Organizers of the 76th Santos-Rio Regatta announced a significant course change for the 2026 event, which also serves as the Brazilian Ocean Championship. To address hydrodynamic issues and ensure more equitable conditions, the finish line was moved from Guanabara Bay to Ilha Rasa, approximately 10 kilometers from the bay entrance. This change aims to prevent race outcomes from being unfairly decided by currents at the mouth of the bay.

The regatta commenced with 35 vessels departing under eastern wind conditions, navigating headwinds and bow waves across a course of approximately 200 nautical miles. The competition features 48 registered boats, including notable entries such as Torben Grael’s Magia IV and Eduardo Plass’s Crioula 52.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Santos-Rio Regatta opens 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship

The 76th Santos-Rio Regatta has begun, kicking off the 2026 Brazilian Ocean Championship with 35 boats navigating a 200-mile course.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santos-rio-regatta-opens-2026-brazilian-ocean-championship

### 2026-10-01: Santos-Rio Regatta to change finish line location in 2026

The 76th Santos-Rio Regatta in 2026 will move its finish line to Ilha Rasa to ensure fairer racing conditions. The event will also host the Brazilian Ocean Championship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santos-rio-regatta-to-change-finish-line-location-in-2026

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Cite as: Santos-Rio Regatta 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santos-rio-regatta-2026