El Real Club Marítimo Sotogrande

History

The club was founded as a local nautical institution in 1980, with the clubhouse inaugurated in 1987. The Sailing School was established in 1983 and modernized with a new building (Aula Mar) in the 2010s. The club has hosted major international events, including the Hobie Cat world championship in 1997, and longstanding regattas such as the Copa Sotogrande. More about the club's history.

Sailing Activities

The club offers a sailing school with courses for children and adults, including new wingfoil classes. Members can also rent boats such as catamarans, paddle-surf boards, and kayaks. Nautical certifications are available, including PNB, PER, and Captain licenses. The club organizes a regatta program for both cruiser and one-design classes, along with regular training sessions for competitive and recreational sailors. Learn more about sailing activities.

Moorage Options

Members receive discounts on berth rental at Puerto de Sotogrande, as well as reduced-rate short-term boat rentals. There is exclusive member beach storage for small crafts at €25 per month. The club collaborates with Puerto de Sotogrande for port and berth services. Details on moorage options.

Outstation Facilities

The club features a separate Escuela de Vela (Aula Mar) located on the beach, which includes a sail locker, changing rooms, a workshop, and a multipurpose room. The main clubhouse at the marina has a terrace, cafeteria, and restaurant. More about the facilities.

Facilities and Services

The clubhouse includes a restaurant and cafeteria with a terrace, members-only changing rooms and showers, a sail locker, a workshop, and a multiuse room (SUM). The club also offers a boat rental service, support crew (marinero de apoyo), and preferential member services such as sun loungers and umbrellas. Explore the facilities and services.

Dining Experience

The on-site restaurant and cafeteria provide breakfasts, a daily menu, and 'Menú a Bordo' packaged catering for boats. Members benefit from restaurant discounts and booking priority. Find out more about dining options.

Social Events

The club hosts an annual and seasonal social program that includes events such as the Copa Sotogrande, Regata Gastronómica, Interclubs, and Liga de Catamaranes. Members can participate in gathering dinners, family raids, yincanas, and award ceremonies tied to regattas. Learn more about social events.

Entertainment Options

The club's social calendar focuses on nautical-themed events and gastronomic gatherings, including members' dinners and regatta-linked activities. There is no separate entertainment program, such as a regular live music schedule, published on the official site. View the entertainment options.

Events Programme

The club publishes an annual 'Programa de Actividades' that lists regattas, safety courses, and other training activities, alongside summer and winter events. Check the events programme.

Membership Options

The club's statutes define various membership classes, including Socios de Honor, Fundadores, Numerarios, Temporales, Familiares, Aspirantes, and Deportivos. Fees and entrance quotas are determined by the Board and are not publicly listed; prospective members are encouraged to contact the club for detailed terms and costs. More on membership options.

Member Resources

Members enjoy discounts on sailing courses, camps, nautical licenses, and boat rentals, as well as access to exclusive facilities. Additional benefits include reduced prices for SUP/kayak and catamaran rentals, beach boat storage, and support from a club 'marinero' for members. Explore member resources.

Volunteer Opportunities

The club offers a crew bank for members and non-members to sign up as crew, as well as opportunities for event and regatta participation. The club also provides a support sailor service for members. Learn about volunteer opportunities.

Access Policy

The club is committed to community and environmental initiatives, providing subsidized courses for schoolchildren through a municipal subsidy. The program includes adaptive sailing activities and classes designed for inclusive participation. More on the access policy.

Seasonal Operations

The club operates year-round, offering summer camps and an intensive summer program, along with a calendar of summer regattas and winter activities. Monthly winter regattas are also held. Official hours for the clubhouse, school, and restaurant are published on the site. Details on seasonal operations.