traditionally, every year around the 16th of august, the date set for the commemoration of são roque, patron saint of the island of paquetá, the sailing competition regata patescaria luar de paquetá is organized.

starting from the marina da glória and arriving to paquetá at the iate club, this regatta is one of the most popular and anticipated events on the island.

the hotel fragata, on rua grossa, 58, ilha de paquetá, is reachable at tel. 21 3397.0028, is very fairly priced, and it is set right between the praia dos tamoios and praia grossa.