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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-1024x685.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7241-1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cascais has an active fishing fleet and is considered one of Portugal\u2019s most important fishing towns. While much of the fishing activity today supports tourism\u2014such as deep-sea fishing charters, big game fishing, and recreational trips\u2014there is also a traditional and commercial fishing presence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The town offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>A modern marina with excellent facilities, attracting both cruising and racing sailors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proximity to Lisbon and the scenic Estoril coast, with easy access to sheltered anchorages and open sea sailing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rich maritime history, charming old town, and a lively waterfront with restaurants and nautical services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly hosted international sailing events, making it a hub for competitive sailing and regattas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-attachment-id=\"20253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7226-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1403842371&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;10.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_2892&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7226-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-1024x685.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7226-1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2014 at North Sails Cascais<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"major-sailboat-races-held-in-cascais\">Major Sailboat Races Held in Cascais<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Cascais is a prominent venue for high-profile sailboat races, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>The RC44 Cascais Cup, part of the RC44 Championship Tour, regularly attracts top international teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The TP52 Super Series, a premier grand prix monohull circuit, has held events in Cascais.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The World Match Racing Tour has previously included Cascais as a stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other notable events include the Dragon Gold Cup, the 49er and 49erFX European Championships, and various ORC and IRC regattas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">These events underscore Cascais&#8217; reputation as one of Europe\u2019s top competitive sailing destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads.capetanos.com\/media-library\/cascais-1631282486XSC1t.jpg\" alt=\"Sailing itinerary from Lisbon to Cascais\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-an-rc44-sailboat\">What is an RC44 Sailboat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The RC44 is a high-performance, one-design racing yacht conceived by America\u2019s Cup legend Russell Coutts and designed in collaboration with naval architect Andrej Justin. First launched in 2007 and built by Pauger Carbon Composite, the RC44 is constructed entirely from carbon fiber, resulting in a lightweight yet stiff structure that delivers exceptional speed and handling<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/RC44\">1<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\">2<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keyassets.timeincuk.net\/inspirewp\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2016\/07\/160714_RC44_Portsmouth-Cup_pm_819-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A challenge, not a spectacle: onboard the RC44s - Yachting World\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Key Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Length Overall (LOA): 13.35 meters (44 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beam: 2.75 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draft: 2.90 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displacement: approximately 3,460\u20133,560 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crew: Typically 6\u20139 people, with a maximum crew weight regulated by class rules<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/RC44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail-world.com\/photos\/rc44\/yandy72576.jpg\" alt=\"RC44 class\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Notable Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Adjustable keel with a trim tab, improving upwind performance and maneuverability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articulating bowsprit for deeper downwind angles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open cockpit design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entirely carbon fiber construction, including mast, boom, and appendages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed for easy transport: the hull, mast, and appendages break down to fit in a standard 40ft container, enabling global event logistics<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-is-the-rc44-sailed-in-competition\">How is the RC44 Sailed in Competition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Racing Format<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/37979700-9cea-5241-8ff1-04a93f5aea55\/1c0c05b2-e835-5d26-bef0-6e1362afe435.jpg\" alt=\"The RC44 Sailing Yacht - Black Star Sailing\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>RC44s compete in the 44Cup, an international series of regattas held at premier sailing venues worldwide. The class is strictly one-design, meaning all boats are built to identical specifications, ensuring that races are won by skill rather than technology<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/the-rc44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-racing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Race Structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Regattas typically run over five days, with an official practice day followed by four days of racing<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-racing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each race day usually features three races, depending on weather conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course is a two-lap windward-leeward (upwind-downwind) format, with a dogleg at the windward mark and a gate at the leeward mark for tactical variety and safety<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-racing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Points are awarded using the World Sailing low-point system (1 point for first, 2 for second, etc.), and there are no discards\u2014every race counts toward the final score<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-racing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Crew and Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>The RC44 requires a crew of 6\u20139, with a maximum crew weight limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least two crew members must be amateurs (as defined by World Sailing), making the class accessible to both professionals and skilled amateurs<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The owner-driver rule is enforced: the boat\u2019s owner must helm the yacht, keeping the competition focused on owner-driven teams rather than professional helmsmen<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/the-rc44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strict measurement and equipment rules maintain a level playing field and control costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Tactics and Performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>The RC44 is renowned for its versatility, performing well in winds from 5 to 25 knots, minimizing lost racing days<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/the-rc44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance features such as the trim tab and articulating bowsprit allow for advanced tactical sailing, especially upwind and on downwind legs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The boat\u2019s light weight and powerful sail plan make it fast and responsive, capable of reaching speeds up to 25 knots in strong winds<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/racing\/the-rc44-phenomenon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Event Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>The class centrally manages logistics, including shipping and event support, making it easier and more cost-effective for teams to compete internationally<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/5ecb8c9e-acab-52b6-8085-c38229222475\/cd555fce-921a-5446-a3e3-e63bab76008d.jpg\" alt=\"RC 44\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The RC44 is a cutting-edge, one-design racing yacht designed for high-level competition, blending America\u2019s Cup technology with accessible, owner-driven racing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/c721d0cd-d998-5aef-a97c-07d27c1bbe5b\/01a84265-e09c-5682-92ce-681c89a1afe2.jpg\" alt=\"RC44 - Wikipedia\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Raced in the 44Cup series, RC44s compete in tightly controlled, highly tactical fleet races at top venues worldwide, with a format and class rules that emphasize skill, fairness, and international camaraderie<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-boat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/the-rc44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.44cup.org\/44Cup\/about-the-racing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstarsailing.ch\/en\/rc44\/rc44-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-a-tp52-sailboat\">What is a TP52 Sailboat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rightboat.com\/boat_images\/image_28646578\/thumb_57a04c3d8daf452486473417c741f3332ecb78fe093c4fd38d99b6e995bbda77.webp\" alt=\"TP 52 for sale in Australia, 531545 - Rightboat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The TP52 (Transpac 52) is a high-performance, one-design monohull racing yacht designed for inshore and offshore regattas but not to cross the Pacific Ocean. Because it does not conform to the capsize risk ratio, it is no longer referred to as TransPac 52 but simply TP52. The TP52s were championed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/16361\">Juan Carlos<\/a>, the disgraced King of Spain who abdicated his thrown owing to a money laundering scheme. Key characteristics of the TP52 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/91431a2d-d8b3-5f49-829a-02104897b44f\/6ddde5eb-7d97-5926-b29d-41f0c0c5452c.jpg\" alt=\"Boat - Transpac 52\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The TP52 class is governed by strict rules to ensure close competition and technological parity among boats<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TP_52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transpac52.org\/about\/boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong>&nbsp;15.85 meters (52 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beam:<\/strong>&nbsp;About 4.3\u20134.42 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draft:<\/strong>&nbsp;3.5 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Displacement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Around 7,000 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong>&nbsp;Advanced carbon fiber and composite materials for lightweight strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fixed deep keel with a heavy bulb for stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rig:<\/strong>&nbsp;Single mast with a bowsprit, square-top mainsail, and composite rigging<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/TP_52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transpac52.org\/about\/boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/yachts-and-gear\/quantum-racing-tp52-66793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumsails.com\/en\/quantum-race-team\/stats-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-is-the-tp52-sailed-in-competition\">How is the TP52 Sailed in Competition?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Crew:<\/strong>&nbsp;Typically 12\u201313 sailors, with a maximum crew weight limit (e.g., 1,130 kg)<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailing.org\/document\/2022-22-02-class-rules-tp52\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Racing Format:<\/strong>&nbsp;TP52s compete in fleet racing, most notably in the 52 SUPER SERIES, a professional circuit attracting top international teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong>&nbsp;Races are usually windward-leeward (upwind-downwind) courses, requiring precise boat handling and tactical teamwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong>&nbsp;The boats are extremely stable and fast, reaching speeds up to 25 knots thanks to their lightweight hull, deep keel, and powerful sail plan<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumsails.com\/en\/quantum-race-team\/stats-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>. But, unlike ocean crossing monohull sailboats, it may not right itself after capsize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactics:<\/strong>&nbsp;Success depends on efficient crew work, sail trim, and strategic maneuvering, with teams optimizing every aspect of performance from sail shape to crew positioning<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/yachts-and-gear\/quantum-racing-tp52-66793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumsails.com\/en\/quantum-race-team\/stats-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/b83d1b58-b28a-5717-bc97-88335fbc9819\/1f1dc4bf-b18c-5a9f-99d1-0229756aaad2.jpg\" alt=\"TP MARINE TP 52 for sale in New Zealand, 486173 - Rightboat\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The TP52 is regarded as one of the most competitive and technologically advanced monohull racing classes in the world, demanding top-level skill and coordination from its crews<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/yachts-and-gear\/quantum-racing-tp52-66793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumsails.com\/en\/quantum-race-team\/stats-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"20252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7243-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1440,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1403840854&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;13.1&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_2877&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7243-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-169x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-576x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cascais Old Town <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"j70-corinthian-championship-in-cascais\">J\/70 Corinthian Championship in Cascais<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The inaugural J\/70 Corinthian World Championship was held in Cascais in June 2024. This event marked a significant milestone for the J\/70 class, focusing on amateur (Corinthian) sailors. The regatta attracted <a href=\"https:\/\/regatas.cncascais.com\/en\/default\/races\/race-resultsall\/text\/cascais-j70-corinthian-european-championship-en\/menuaction\/race\">teams from around the world<\/a>, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/seattleyachtclub.org\/history\">Seattle Yacht Club<\/a> and was organized by the Clube Naval de Cascais.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachtsandyachting.com\/photos\/j70\/WEBP\/yysw516032.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtsandyachting.com\/news\/285012\/J-70-Corinthian-Europeans-in-Cascais-overall\">J\/70 Corinthian European Championship 2025 in Cascais, Portuga<\/a>l<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Sponsors<\/strong>&nbsp;for the 2024 J\/70 Corinthian World Championship included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Clube Naval de Cascais (the host yacht club)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J\/Boats (the manufacturer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local and international marine industry partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/6565a18e-9d06-53b6-a6bf-1442eb0fd346\/99149581-f733-5295-ba32-81efb18a9ee9.jpg\" alt=\"J\/22 Technical Specifications\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-a-j70-sailboat\">What is a J\/70 Sailboat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The J\/70 is a high-performance, 22.7-foot (6.93 m) sportboat designed for ease of trailering, ramp launching, and competitive one-design racing. It features a fractional sloop rig, large cockpit for a crew of 3\u20134, a retractable keel, and an asymmetrical spinnaker flown from a retractable bowsprit<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/jboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mcmichaelyachtbrokers.com\/boat-review-j-boats-j70-speed-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sailboatdata.com\/sailboat\/j70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.&nbsp;The boat is light (1,790 lbs\/812 kg), stable, and fast, with a lead keel for safety and performance<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sailboatdata.com\/sailboat\/j70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/forums.sailinganarchy.com\/threads\/j-70-impressions.135446\/page-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-a-j22-sailboat\">What is a J\/22 Sailboat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The Seattle Yacht Club owns a fleet of J\/22s. The  J\/22 is a 22.5-foot (6.86 m) one-design keelboat introduced in the early 1980s. It has a fractional sloop rig, fixed keel, and symmetrical spinnaker. It is known for its simplicity, durability, and versatility, making it popular for club racing, community sailing, and world championships<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/jboats.com\/j22-tech-specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sail1design.com\/j80-vs-j22-which-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/sailboats\/simplicity-is-the-sell-for-j-boats-new-j-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.&nbsp;The J\/22 is slightly heavier (1,800 lbs\/816 kg) than the J\/70 and has a more traditional deck layout and enclosed cabin<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/jboats.com\/j22-tech-specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sail1design.com\/j80-vs-j22-which-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"key-differences-j70-vs-j22\">Key Differences: J\/70 vs. J\/22<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" data-attachment-id=\"20247\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1461-1-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1885,1032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1461-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-300x164.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-1024x561.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1-1536x841.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1461-1-1.jpg 1885w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table of key differences between J\/70s and J\/22s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-are-j70s-and-j22s-sailed-in-competition\">How Are J\/70s and J\/22s Sailed in Competition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>J\/70:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Raced with a crew of 3\u20134, typically with two allowed to hike at a time<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mcmichaelyachtbrokers.com\/boat-review-j-boats-j70-speed-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses main, jib, and large asymmetrical spinnaker for downwind legs<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mcmichaelyachtbrokers.com\/boat-review-j-boats-j70-speed-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sailboatdata.com\/sailboat\/j70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Races are usually windward-leeward courses, emphasizing tactical boat handling, sail trim, and teamwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The class is strictly one-design, with tight rules on sails and equipment to ensure fair competition<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mcmichaelyachtbrokers.com\/boat-review-j-boats-j70-speed-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The boat\u2019s light weight and planing hull make it fast and responsive, especially downwind under spinnaker<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/forums.sailinganarchy.com\/threads\/j-70-impressions.135446\/page-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"20264\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_0651-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1651848367&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00023998080153588&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0651.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_0651-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">J\/22s at Seattle Yacht Main Station, Portage Bay Seattle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>J\/22:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Also raced with 3\u20134 crew, using main, jib, and symmetrical spinnaker<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/jboats.com\/j22-tech-specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sail1design.com\/j80-vs-j22-which-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for excellent upwind performance and tactical racing, especially in protected waters<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sail1design.com\/j80-vs-j22-which-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Races are typically windward-leeward, with emphasis on precise rig tuning, sail trim, and crew coordination<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sail1design.com\/j80-vs-j22-which-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The class is popular for club, regional, and world championships, and is widely used in match racing<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/sail1design.com\/j80-vs-j22-which-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/sailboats\/simplicity-is-the-sell-for-j-boats-new-j-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong><br \/>The J\/70 is a planing sportboat with a retractable keel and asymmetrical spinnaker, offering high-speed, tactical racing. The J\/22 is a classic, fixed-keel keelboat with a symmetrical spinnaker, renowned for its simplicity, accessibility, and tactical depth. Both are highly competitive one-design classes, but the J\/70 delivers a more contemporary, high-performance sailing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There are four modes of sailing. Displacement mode, forced mode, planing, and the 4th mode. Obviously many ocean sailboats do not plane and hence there is no reason to learn sail planing techniques on those boats. In fact it is just the opposite. There are good reasons to learn how to prevent planing on displacement hulled sailboats \u2013 or any displacement vessel for that matter. This is because planing a displacement-hull vessel will put dangerous stresses on the hull and if a sailboat, on the rigging. If the vessel is not designed for planing,&nbsp;hull folding, dismasting, boom failure, etc is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, when the boat is designed for planing, the hull will break out of the water revealing the stresses. There is also no reason to learn about 4th mode on a displacement sail boat. Displacement sailboats are too heavy to make this mode of sailing, which involves moving weight forward. In a displacement sailing vessel, recognizing forced mode is important for speed. Forced mode is when the boat is climbing its own bow wake. Planing happens when the bow wake is crested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/681\">Planing vs Displacement Sailing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"20255\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7212-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1440,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1404025673&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;11.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;140&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_3063&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7212-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-169x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-576x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7212-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Portugal, \u201cnata\u201d most famously refers to \u201cpastel de nata\u201d (or \u201cpastel de Bel\u00e9m\u201d), a beloved custard tart pastry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"distance-from-lisbon-to-cascais\">Distance from Lisbon to Cascais<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The distance between Lisbon and Cascais is approximately 25 km (16 miles) in a straight line, or about 29\u201332 km (18\u201320 miles) by road<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Lisbon\/Cascais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.distancefromto.net\/distance-from-lisbon-to-cascais-pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelmath.com\/distance\/from\/Lisbon,+Portugal\/to\/Cascais,+Portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-attachment-id=\"20319\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7202-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1403774027&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_2871&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7202-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-1024x685.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7202-1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bel\u00e9m Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.<br \/>This tower symbolizes Portugal&#8217;s maritime and colonial power in early modern Europe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train: About 40 minutes, departing every 20\u201330 minutes from Lisbon\u2019s Cais do Sodr\u00e9 station to Cascais<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Lisbon\/Cascais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>2<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cascais-portugal.com\/Guides\/lisbon-to-cascais.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Cascais\/Lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car or taxi: Around 23\u201330 minutes, depending on traffic<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Lisbon\/Cascais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>2<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asinglewomantraveling.com\/day-trip-from-lisbon-to-cascais\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Cascais\/Lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cycling: Around 2\u20134 hours along the scenic coastal route<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/asinglewomantraveling.com\/day-trip-from-lisbon-to-cascais\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-attachment-id=\"20318\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7209-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1403851179&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;12.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_2916&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7209-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-1024x685.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7209-1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio is a large, harbour-facing plaza in<br \/>Portugal&#8217;s capital, Lisbon, and is one of the largest in Portugal, with an area of 175 by 175 m, that is, 30,600 m2. Facing the Tagus to the South, the plaza is still commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Pa\u00e7o, as it hosted the Pa\u00e7o da Ribeira until the latter was destroyed by the great<br \/>1755 Lisbon earthquake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Cascais is easily accessible, making it a popular day trip or base for sailors visiting Lisbon and the Portuguese coast<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Lisbon\/Cascais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>2<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cascais-portugal.com\/Guides\/lisbon-to-cascais.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Cascais\/Lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.distancefromto.net\/distance-from-lisbon-to-cascais-pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelmath.com\/distance\/from\/Lisbon,+Portugal\/to\/Cascais,+Portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lisbon-full-day-sailing-tour-to-cascais-bay.jpg\" alt=\"Lisbon: Full-Day Sailing Tour to Cascais Bay | Power Traveller\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><br \/>Cascais is a premier sailing destination with a vibrant marina, a calendar of prestigious regattas, and easy access from Lisbon (about 25\u201330 km). The inaugural J\/70 Corinthian World Championship was recently held here, supported by Clube Naval de Cascais and J\/Boats, reinforcing the town\u2019s status in international sailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jLiPfnh3iNw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The inaugural J\/70 Corinthian European Championship in Cascais, Portugal, delivered everything we hoped for and more-from stunning scenery to unpredictable conditions and fierce international competition. Seventeen countries were represented, including four teams from the Seattle fleet, with a total of twelve Seattle Yacht Club Members making the trip! Dime included SYC members Mallory Loe, Andrew Loe, Giancarlo Nucci, and AnaLucia Clarkson. War Canoe raced with Jen Glass, Ben Glass, and Jay Renehan. Lift Ticket was a full SYC crew with Frederic Laffitte, Janet Laffitte, Andy Mack, Jamie Mack, and Keith Hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cascais served up a week of varying conditions. Locals frequently told us, &#8220;but tomorrow will be different,&#8221; and it became the unofficial motto of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first two days of training were a dream: sunny skies with warm temps-champagne sailing. Tuesday night, the Northwest teams gathered for traditional Fado in Lisbon\u2014a fantastic night to kick things off together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice Race (Wednesday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A front rolled through in the morning, but we managed to get out for a practice race in the afternoon-breezy, but manageable. It was the first time all five of us had raced together so we worked out some kinks throughout the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BUT TOMORROW WILL BE DIFFERENT J\/70 Corinthian Europeans &#8211; Cascais, Portugal, April 3-6 2025 by AnaLucia Clarkson in June 2025 Binnacle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seattle Yacht Club Dime team rallied hard and were proud to finish 6th overall out of 54 and the top American team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Fado is a traditional Portuguese music genre, recognized for its deeply emotional and melancholic character. Originating in Lisbon in the early 1800s, fado is often associated with themes of fate, longing, loss, and the struggles of daily life, especially among the working class and seafaring communities<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fado\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/art\/fado\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/RL\/fado-urban-popular-song-of-portugal-00563\"><\/a>.&nbsp;The music typically features a solo singer accompanied by a Portuguese guitar (a pear-shaped, 12-string instrument unique to Portugal) and a classical guitar<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/RL\/fado-urban-popular-song-of-portugal-00563\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/portugalonline.com\/portuguese-music\/fado-soul-portuguese-music\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitportugal.com\/en\/node\/73868\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-attachment-id=\"20257\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7211-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1714\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1403927126&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;11.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_2919&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7211-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-1024x685.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7211-1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In 2011, fado was inscribed on UNESCO\u2019s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The essence of fado is captured by the word&nbsp;<em>saudade<\/em>, a Portuguese term for a profound sense of longing or nostalgia for something lost. Fado is performed in intimate settings such as pubs, caf\u00e9s, and traditional \u201cfado houses,\u201d and has become a symbol of Portuguese national identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>International Council of Yacht Clubs (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Council_of_Yacht_Clubs\">ICOYC<\/a>)<\/strong> is an association of the world\u2019s leading yacht clubs, established to promote collaboration, share best practices, and enhance the quality of services and experiences for club members. Its main purpose is to build thriving yacht clubs and develop sailing for future generations by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas among member clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"20271\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3211-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1670774218&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.2&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3211.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_3211-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seattleyachtclub.org\/history\">Seattle<\/a> Yacht Club and Clube Naval de Cascais are both ICOYC members.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icoyc.org\/about\/\">ICOYC<\/a> operates through a Commodores\u2019 Forum and includes clubs from key sailing regions worldwide, currently with around 44 member clubs representing 22 to 24 countries across five continents. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icoyc.org\">organization<\/a> hosts regular world forums, regional conferences, and annual cruises, encouraging fellowship, environmental responsibility, and the long-term sustainability of the sport and its clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"comparison-of-the-racing-scene-cascais-vs-other-eu\">Comparison of the Racing Scene: Cascais vs. Other European Sailing Hubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Cascais, Portugal<\/strong>&nbsp;is widely recognized as one of Europe\u2019s premier yacht racing destinations, thanks to its reliable and consistent wind conditions, moderate breezes, and scenic Atlantic setting. The unique meteorological phenomenon\u2014where the Azores High meets the Iberian low pressure\u2014creates ideal racing winds along the Portuguese coast, making Cascais particularly attractive for both sailors and organizers<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\">1<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gotosailing.com\/cascais-marina-lisbon\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;The town\u2019s deep maritime heritage, modern marina, and proximity to Lisbon further enhance its reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Key Features of Cascais\u2019 Racing Scene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Consistent Wind<\/strong>: Cascais is famed for its reliable wind direction and moderate breezes, which are crucial for fair and competitive racing<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/gotosailing.com\/cascais-marina-lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prestigious Events<\/strong>: The marina has hosted major international regattas, including the America\u2019s Cup World Series, 470 World Sailing Championship, 49er European Championship, and the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, among others<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/gotosailing.com\/cascais-marina-lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portugalportfolio.com\/sailing-competition-spotlight-470-world-sailing-championship-in-cascais-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elite Participation<\/strong>: The town attracts top-tier sailors, royalty, and the European elite, blending a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a strong local sailing tradition<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/gotosailing.com\/cascais-marina-lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Focus<\/strong>: Events like the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy emphasize sustainability and marine conservation, adding a modern dimension to the regatta calendar<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">How Cascais Compares to Other European Sailing Hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Below is a comparison of Cascais with other leading European sailing centers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"966\" data-attachment-id=\"20316\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1462-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1488,1403\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1462-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1-300x283.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1-1024x966.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1-1024x966.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1-1024x966.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1462-1.jpg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Distinctive Qualities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Cascais<\/strong>&nbsp;stands out for its blend of reliable Atlantic conditions, accessibility, and a balance between tradition and modernity, including a strong environmental ethos<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/gotosailing.com\/cascais-marina-lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palma and Porto Cervo<\/strong>&nbsp;offer Mediterranean glamour and exclusivity, with a focus on superyachts and luxury social events<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/regatta-calendar-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/billspringer\/2024\/06\/12\/summer-starts-with-sailing-stars-and-style-icons-racing-maxi-sailboats-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtcharterfleet.com\/events\/the-superyacht-cup-palma-456.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kiel and Cowes<\/strong>&nbsp;are steeped in tradition, hosting some of the largest and oldest regattas in Europe, with broad participation and a festive atmosphere<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yacht.de\/en\/special\/people\/ocean-race-europe-organiser-brisius-kiel-is-the-german-sailing-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/europeanyachtbrokers.com\/european-yacht-charter\/top-sailing-regattas-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Recent Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>Cascais hosted the 470 World Sailing Championship in 2024, reinforcing its status as a world-class venue for Olympic-level racing<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portugalportfolio.com\/sailing-competition-spotlight-470-world-sailing-championship-in-cascais-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, held annually, draws over 150 boats and emphasizes sustainability, a unique aspect among European regattas<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other European hubs like Palma and Porto Cervo continue to attract the superyacht circuit and luxury sponsors, while Kiel and Cowes maintain their appeal with historic, large-scale events<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yacht.de\/en\/special\/people\/ocean-race-europe-organiser-brisius-kiel-is-the-german-sailing-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/regatta-calendar-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/billspringer\/2024\/06\/12\/summer-starts-with-sailing-stars-and-style-icons-racing-maxi-sailboats-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/europeanyachtbrokers.com\/european-yacht-charter\/top-sailing-regattas-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-a-470-sailboat\">What is a 470 Sailboat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/754ef563-1659-5444-8aac-084a57771c7c\/b68fd1c1-f66c-5dc0-8c73-6669d0343af9.jpg\" alt=\"470 - Mackay Boats\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The 470 is a double-handed (two-person) monohull planing dinghy, 4.70 meters (15 ft 5 in) long, designed for high performance with a centerboard, Bermuda rig, single trapeze, and spinnaker.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/df962f42-26f7-5058-92cf-ce1aed2ad4eb\/d8526b30-bb10-575b-aefe-978e0c542a65.jpg\" alt=\"About the 470 - 470 Sailing\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>It is built from fiberglass and is known for its large sail-area-to-weight ratio, making it fast and responsive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The 470 is an Olympic class, sailed by both men and women at the highest levels of international competition<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/470_(dinghy)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.470.org\/default\/classinfo\/content\/id\/about-the-470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-a-420-sailboat\">What is a 420 Sailboat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edisonsailingcenter.org\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/C420-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"420 \u2013 Edison Sailing Center\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The 420 is also a double-handed monohull planing dinghy, 4.2 meters (13 ft 9 in) long, with a single trapeze and spinnaker. It is slightly smaller, lighter, and has less sail area than the 470. The 420 was designed as a youth trainer for the 470 and is widely used in junior and youth sailing programs worldwide<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbr420.uk\/the-boat\/the-420\/technical-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonsailingcenter.org\/our-boats\/420-dinghy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/420_(dinghy)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"20328\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_2979-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1552758752&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015974440894569&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_2979.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_2979-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"key-differences-470-vs-420\">Key Differences: 470 vs. 420<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" data-attachment-id=\"20332\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1465-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1343,904\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1465-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1-300x202.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1-1024x689.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_1465-1.jpg 1343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/d6fa52be-3beb-568a-9543-cd3abb096414\/01a84265-e09c-5682-92ce-681c89a1afe2.jpg\" alt=\"420 (dinghy) - Wikipedia\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The 470 is larger, heavier, and has more sail area, making it faster and more physically demanding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2u1z1lopyfwlx.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/f9dbfa67-b417-5cc5-80b6-31cc033d3a4f\/b68fd1c1-f66c-5dc0-8c73-6669d0343af9.jpg\" alt=\"420 - Mackay Boats\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The 420 is designed by to be easier to handle and is ideal as a stepping-stone for younger sailors before moving up to the 470<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbr420.uk\/the-boat\/the-420\/technical-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.470.org\/default\/classinfo\/content\/id\/about-the-470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonsailingcenter.org\/our-boats\/420-dinghy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"20329\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7100-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1490638652&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001466275659824&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7100-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7100-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-are-470-and-420-sailed-in-competition\">How Are 470 and 420 Sailed in Competition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Crew:<\/strong>&nbsp;Both are sailed by two people, with one on the trapeze and the other helming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Racing Format:<\/strong>&nbsp;Both classes race on windward-leeward courses, often as part of national and international regattas. The 470 is featured in the Olympics, while the 420 is a key class in youth world championships and training regattas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactics:<\/strong>&nbsp;Both require excellent teamwork, boat handling, and tactical decision-making. The 470\u2019s greater speed and sail area make it more challenging, while the 420 is more forgiving for developing sailors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills:<\/strong>&nbsp;Both classes teach advanced sailing skills, including spinnaker handling, trapeze work, and tactical racing, but the 470 demands higher physical fitness and precision<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/470_(dinghy)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.470.org\/default\/classinfo\/content\/id\/about-the-470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonsailingcenter.org\/our-boats\/420-dinghy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">In summary, the 470 is an elite, Olympic-level dinghy for adults, while the 420 is a foundational youth trainer and racing class, both offering exciting, tactical sailing<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbr420.uk\/the-boat\/the-420\/technical-info\/\">1<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/470_(dinghy)\">3<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.470.org\/default\/classinfo\/content\/id\/about-the-470\">4<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edisonsailingcenter.org\/our-boats\/420-dinghy\/\">5<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/420_(dinghy)\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Cascais is on par with Europe\u2019s top sailing hubs, offering world-class racing conditions, a rich regatta calendar, and a cosmopolitan yet accessible atmosphere. Its Atlantic wind reliability, modern facilities, and focus on sustainability set it apart from the Mediterranean glamour of Palma and Porto Cervo or the historic mass-participation events of Kiel and Cowes<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mirpurisailingtrophy.com\/the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/editorial-features\/regatta-calendar-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/gotosailing.com\/cascais-marina-lisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portugalportfolio.com\/sailing-competition-spotlight-470-world-sailing-championship-in-cascais-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>.&nbsp;For sailors seeking both competitive racing and a vibrant maritime culture, Cascais remains a standout destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"20259\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_7231-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1714,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 1 J1&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1404036040&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DSC_3086&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_7231-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-201x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-685x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-1028x1536.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-1371x2048.jpg 1371w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7231-1-scaled.jpg 1714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">South Sound Sailing Society and Sailing Anarchy <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>US Sailors who cruise are different than those who just race.&nbsp; A US pure racing sailor views sailing as a competition between human athletes with the vessel being equipment.&nbsp; A US cruising sailor views the crew as components of the vessel required to make it seaworthy.&nbsp; These views have implications in crew selection and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former allows for selection of athletes who have no sailing experience (but are otherwise fit for a triathlon). These follow without knowledge necessary to form questions. Those who do not venture to ask questions are valued over those who do.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge of the racing rules isn\u2019t desired because loyalty is valued above the competency gained from study of the rule books.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The athletes are replaceable \u2013 meaning they can be flicked off (removed from) crews with no damage to the overall goal -which is to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The later US Sailors, the ones who cruise, are different animals. They must seek knowledge, not just from rule books but from libraries and from scuttlebutt. They must question everything in order to gain competency and make the vessel seaworthy. &nbsp;This is because, on any given day, the least experienced among the crew may need to make a decision necessary for safe operation of the vessel. &nbsp;There may not be time to consult and if there is the captain may not have all the facts in which to make a good decision and those facts come from the knowledgeable. &nbsp;If a crew member is flicked off, there is damage to the overall goal which is seaworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/1370\">Lisbon Stop Over<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Points of Interest for Sailors in Cascais, Portugal Cascais is a renowned destination for sailors due to its strategic location on the Atlantic coast, vibrant marina, and favorable sailing conditions. The town offers: Major Sailboat Races Held in Cascais Cascais is a prominent venue for high-profile sailboat races, including: These events underscore Cascais&#8217; reputation as&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[9],"tags":[87,115,149,292,186,76,116,169,52],"class_list":["post-20243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-racing","tag-boat-design","tag-cowes","tag-cowesweek","tag-dingy","tag-fishing","tag-racing-2","tag-sailinganarchy","tag-seattle","tag-tp52"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img_7243-1-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4nQeu-5gv","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20243"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20353,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20243\/revisions\/20353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}