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Where: Guanabara Bay; shoreside venue at Marina da Glória, Rio de Janeiro
Rio hosts the SSL Gold Cup Final Series from 18 November to 13 December 2026. Forty national teams compete in SSL 47 yachts on Guanabara Bay. By using the same class of boat, the competition puts the focus on teams and their skills.
Why is the format engaging?
SSL compares its structure to football’s World Cup: groups are followed by knockout rounds and a final. You can follow a chosen country’s progress even without knowing every technical detail of sailing.
Racing takes place on the water, while Marina da Glória is the shoreside centre. The organiser has announced visitor access to the marina and an activities area. Shoreside activities and the race schedule are different parts of a visit; check what is planned for your day before travelling. Access near boats does not mean that spectators can take part in a race.
Which dates should you choose?
18 November to 13 December covers the Final Series. The Americas qualifiers on 10–16 November are a separate stage. If you are coming for a particular team or a deciding race, check its schedule with SSL: each team’s appearances differ across the period.
Travelling to the shoreside venue
Give Hola Taxi Marina da Glória, your visit day, hotel address and passenger count. If you will continue with dinner or a walk elsewhere, provide the actual return address separately. An arrival transfer from GIG or SDU and a visit to the regatta have different departure points.
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-23
