The 4th Sergipe-Bahia Regatta (RESEBA) is scheduled to start on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8 a.m., off the coast of Aracaju, in Sergipe, Brazil. The offshore sailing race covers approximately 160 nautical miles (about 296 kilometers) to the Bay of All Saints in Bahia, heading toward Salvador. Sailboats gather at the Iate Clube de Aracaju before making their way to the offshore starting area. For spectators, neither an official viewing spot nor the rules for entering the club have yet been confirmed in the published information.
Where is the start and how does the route work?
Organizers place the start off the Aracaju coast at 8 a.m. on October 30. This does not mean the race begins inside the yacht club. According to a ge report published on October 21, the boats will leave the club for pre-start maneuvers and begin racing in open water.
The route connects the Sergipe coastline to the Salvador area, running through coastal waters of Sergipe and Bahia before reaching the Bay of All Saints. The 160 nautical miles are the approximate distance announced by organizers, not a driving route or a guaranteed fixed travel time. Passage time depends on the sailboats performance and sailing conditions.
The official website links to the Notice of Race, a reference document for competitors. Its full text could not be verified during this review. Therefore, the public schedule alone does not establish the precise location of course buoys, the final starting line, or finishing coordinates.
Scheduled events from October 24 to November 1
The following times appear on the organizers registration and event schedule page. All times are local to Sergipe and Bahia (UTC-3).
| 2026 date | Time | Activity and venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 24 | 4 p.m. | Official opening at Iate Clube de Aracaju (ICAJU) |
| Thursday, October 29 | 7 p.m. | Skippers meeting at ICAJU |
| Friday, October 30 | 8 a.m. | Race start off the Aracaju coast |
| Saturday, October 31 | 5 p.m. | Welcome event for participants at Aratu Iate Clube (AIC), Bahia |
| Sunday, November 1 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Awards ceremony and gathering at AIC, Bahia |
It is important to distinguish the sporting finish from the social program. The ge report mentions arrival in Salvador, referring to Yacht Clube da Bahia. The official schedule places the welcome event and awards ceremony at Aratu Iate Clube. The venue for a gathering should not automatically be treated as the races finish line.
Can the public watch the start in Aracaju?
The schedule confirms the races date and time, but the sources reviewed provide no spectator ticket information, permission for public entry to ICAJU, or officially designated land-based viewing area. The October 24 opening event and the skippers meeting should not be described as public visiting opportunities without explicit confirmation from organizers.
Nor has it been confirmed that any particular stretch of the seafront will have a view of the offshore starting line. Anyone planning a visit should check the latest announcements on RESEBAs official website and any updated access instructions. The site links to an area labeled Tracking, but live tracking availability was not verified during this review.
What might still change?
This was the announced schedule as checked on October 24, 2026. Since the start is still scheduled for October 30, weather conditions and operational decisions may prompt updates. No confirmed change to the 8 a.m. start was found in the notices reviewed; a specific wind and sea forecast for race day was not verified either.
The race is organized by Barlavento Consultoria, Iate Clube de Aracaju, and Associação SouRio. A ge report dated October 21 cited an expectation of approximately 200 sailors from seven Brazilian states, a projection rather than a final count. For the public, updated announcements from the organizers remain the most reliable reference.
