the most prestigious annual sailing event held in the city, is the historical regata escola naval, hosted by the grêmio de vela naval school - established in 1946, originally as the naval academy cup, the event draws in nautical sports fans from all around - the event has the enviable acclaim as the largest regatta in latin america.

hosted on the picturesque waters of the guanabara bay, the regatta attracts an estimated 10,000 spectators, with 1,500 athletes taking to the water - the event includes children's entertainment, boat tours, exhibition of old cars, naval technology expositions, and theatricals shows - it a great way to enjoy the whole day just off the coast of the bay.

an epic 1,900 kilometers race lands at the guanabara shores every three years, as the much-revered buenos aries to rio de janeiro offshore race tackles the south atlantic waves - the race is jointly organized by the yacht club argentino and the yacht club do rio de janeiro, and is one of the most popular sailing events in the region, ending with typical carioca celebrations at the city's famous yacht club.