IE Regatta 2026
The event
RSM Sailing Club welcomes you to the IE Regatta 2026. This year, the 12th edition of the IE MBA Regatta will take place in the stunning and warm waters near the Cascais marina in Cascais, Lisbon Portugal.
About the Location: Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal
Historically Cascais was a small fishing village located approx. 20 km from Lisbon on the beautiful Atlantic coast. It turned into a favourite spot of European nobility in the early 20th century and today it is an elegant blend of 19th century architecture, traditional Portuguese charm and outstanding tourist facilities.
Cascais is a paradise for those who enjoy outdoor activities, the ones who just seek to relax or those who want to explore the history of the region or delicious Portuguese gastronomy. Beautiful, romantic and historical Sintra is around the corner and Lisbon & its airport are within a quick ride.
Cascais is considered to be one of the best places to sail in the world. Different racing areas are available. Inside the bay the wind can be shifty and the sea tends to be more flat and further South & West winds tend to be more stable with a bigger Atlantic swell.
The Races
We are going to have the following divisions competing:
- Division A: Class J70, the official racing class for the annual MBA Sailing League, previous regatta experience required + at least one certified RSM skipper, crews of 5
- Division AB: Class Grand Surprise, perfect for learning more advanced sailing in a controlled environment, basic sailing experience is a plus, crews of 7, the organization provides a professional skipper
Travel
Travel is not included in the tickets, and we recommend you to book your transportation as early as possible. Closest airport is Humberto Delgado (LIS); you can also fly to Oporto (OPO) or Faro (FAO) – in this case you can reach Cascais by train, bus or car (this will add up to 4 hours to your trip).
Accommodation
Lodgment is not included in the tickets.
For the social events, dress code is:
– thursday, welcome ceremony and cocktail: casual or smart casual
– friday, networking dinner and drinks: smart casual or casual chick
– saturday, celebration gala and party: black tie, long gown
We kindly request all attendees to comply with the dress code.
Program (Preliminary)
| Thursday, September 17th Throughout the day: check-ins Div A – optional training Div AB & B – Free day to visit Cascais or go to the beach! 19:00 – Welcome Ceremony & Drinks Friday, September 18th 09:00 – Breakfast at Cascais Marina 10:00 – Skippers Briefing 11:00 – Regattas Division A, AB & B 19:00 – Networking Dinner & Drinks Saturday 19th September 09:00 – Breakfast at Cascais Marina 10:00 – Skippers Briefing 11:00 – Regattas Division A, AB & B 20:00 – Gala Dinner, Award Giving Ceremony & Celebration Party Sunday 20th September 09:00 – 12:00 – Check-outs Free day to enjoy the wonders of Cascais |
Tickets include:
- Please note that the tickets are for Division A and Division AB only. The allocation to divisions will happen after Muiden Training.
- Hire of the boats, race entry fee and all race organisation costs (setting, racing, protest & redress committees etc.), support boats, use of the facilities of the marina.
- Social events: Thursday welcome cocktail and networking dinner, Friday and Saturday breakfasts, Friday networking dinner, Saturday gala dinner, award giving ceremony and 10-year edition party with DJ. And more: professional photos, merchandise, awards and exclusive networking among professionals of the world’s top business schools.
Prices:
Social Events Ticket – € 300 per person
- Deadline September 17th
- Includes welcome ceremony and drinks (Thursday), breakfasts (Friday and Saturday), networking dinner (Friday), Gala Dinner and Party (Saturday).
- Hotel stay not included.
Gala Ticket – € 180 per person
- Deadline September 17th
- Includes Gala Dinner and Party (Saturday).
- Hotel stay not included
Division A Ticket – € 650 per person
- Investment per team: 3250€ (max. 5)
- Deadline to pay August 16th
- Lodgement not included.
Division AB – € 650 per person
- Max 7 crew + additional professional skipper. If RSM boat is not full, you will be allocated to share a boat with participating MBA schools.
- Deadline to pay August 16th
- Lodgement not included.
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The ticket is not refundable.
A minimum of 3 (div. A) to 5 (div. AB + B) MBA students/alumni can participate to the events organized or sponsored by the RSM Sailing Club.
If non MBA participants buy tickets for the events, participation will be prioritized to RSM students/alumni until minimum RSM participation is reached.
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