Yacht Club Santa Amaro

About

The Yacht Club Santo Amaro is a sailing and yachting club focused on sport sailing. It operates a youth and adult sailing school, the Escola de Vela Robert Scheidt, supports competitive sailing through club racing and national/international regattas, and provides social and leisure facilities on the Guarapiranga Reservoir in São Paulo.

The club was founded on 8 August 1930, originally as the Deutscher Segel-Club, and has a long tradition in Brazilian sailing, being the birthplace of several world-class sailors, including Robert Scheidt, Alex Welter, and Reinaldo Conrad. More details about its history can be found on Wikipedia.

Accommodation

The club provides on-site accommodation for members and visitors, featuring 6 suite-type apartments and 7 dormitory-style alojamentos with a capacity of approximately 60 people. Daily and packaged rates are available, with lower rates for associados/conveniados and higher rates for non-members. More information can be found on the club's accommodation page.

Facilities

The Yacht Club Santo Amaro offers a range of facilities, including a full on-site nautical workshop and boatyard infrastructure. This includes covered hangars, a paved patio, a low-incline ramp, and a crane for lifting. The club also has a swimming pool, sauna, gym, multi-sport and tennis courts, and a playground. For more details, visit the infrastructure page.

Moorings and Anchorage

The club features a fixed pier and multiple floating piers for short-term berthing. These piers are intended for temporary mooring, with specific rules limiting vessels to a length overall (LOA) of 25 ft for storage in club zones. Visiting boats are typically accommodated in the patio during events. More information is available on the infrastructure page.

Training

The Escola de Vela Robert Scheidt offers structured practical and theoretical sailing courses for individuals aged 4 and above. Programs include various levels of Optimist, Dingue, Laser/ILCA, Techno 293, and adult courses. Classes are semester-based and open to both members and non-members. Safety regulations require the use of lifejackets and medical certificates for students. Course details and fees are published seasonally on the sailing school page.

Racing

The club maintains an active racing calendar, hosting regular events such as Wednesday Night Races and various national and international championships. Details about upcoming races and entry procedures can be found on the racing page.

Cruising

While no long-distance cruising program is documented, the club organizes social sails and flotillas within the reservoir, supporting visiting boats for events according to published visitor rules. More information is available on the cruising page.

Social Activities

The Yacht Club Santo Amaro maintains a year-round social calendar that includes family-focused amenities and events, weekend social regattas, and holiday nautical camps for children. The club also offers venue rental for private and corporate events, as well as educational community programs. More details can be found on the social calendar page.

Seasonal Operation

The club operates year-round, with published hours from Tuesday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday to Sunday/holidays 09:30 to 17:00. Sailing school and event calendars are organized by semester, with regattas and social activities scheduled throughout the year. More information can be found on the club's website.