Vasco da Gama Ocean Race 2026
Date: 23 May 2026
Location: Royal Natal Yacht Club (Start) / Buffalo River Yacht Club (Finish), Durban, South Africa
Organizer: Royal Natal Yacht Club
The oldest coastal ocean race on the South African sailing calendar, from Durban to East London.
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Sailing nearby
Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Durban and worth a visit while you are in the area:
- Durban Sailing Academy — Sailing Schools, Durban, South Africa
- Point Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Durban, South Africa
- Port of Durban Marina — Marinas, Durban, South Africa
- Robertson and Caine (Leopard Catamarans) — Yacht Clubs, Durban, South Africa
- Royal Natal Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Durban, South Africa
- Sail Africa Brokerage — Yacht Brokers, Durban, South Africa
- Transnet National Ports Authority — Yacht Clubs, Durban, South Africa
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