Women's Snipe Sailing
ALL NATIONS ARE INVITED
HEMISPHERE CUP,
NITEROI - RIO DE JANEIRO
NOVEMBER 26 - 29, 2026
About
2026 brings the second editrion of the Women's Hemisphere Cup, which is open to women from all nations.
The event was created in 2025 to compliment the Snipe Women's European Championship (SWEC). The first Women's Hemispehere Cup (WHC) was held in Miami with 23 team participating and sailors representing 10 countries including teams from Europe, Asia, South and North America.
The second edition of the WHC will be be in Rio de Janiero in the suburb of Niteroi - across the bay from Rio.
The Hemisphere Cup will continue to move to different countries in the Western Hemisphere and Asia allowing more all-women's competition in the Snipe Class.
Get Ready For Brazil
NOVEMBER 26 - 29 2026
WOMEN'S HEMISPHERE CUP
Schedule
November 26 - 29, 2026
Thursday, November 26
Welcome Breakfast, 10:00am
Afternoon Clinic & Practice Races, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Opening Ceremonies with Brazilian Barbecue - 6:30pm
Friday, November 27
Last Minute Registration, 9:00 - 12:00
Competitors' Meeting, 10:15 am
First Signal, 12:00
Saturday, November 28
First Signal, 12:00
Regatta Dinner & Dancing, 7:00pm
Sunday, November 29
First Signal, 12;00
No starting signal after 3:00pm
Awards Ceremony
Venue & Conditions
GUARNABARA BAY - NITERÓI, RIO DE JANEIRO
The competition will take place in the Guanabara Bay, the second-largest bay in Brazil, located between the mountains and the ocean with a stunning landscape of forested mountains. The water is warm and depending on the wind direction, can be flat or choppy.
During November, sailors can expect air temperatures of 20ºC to 30ºC (68 - 86'F) and there is usually light to moderate wind prevailing from the southeast and east. The fleet will sail from Clube Naval Charitas (CNC). Boats can be launched by dolly at the ramp.
Niterói is a charming and bucolic city known for its stunning natural beauty, high quality of life, and stunning views of the Rio skyline. It's about 45 - 55 minutes from the international airport Galeão. About 30 - 40 minutes from Rio south zone. It's the birthplace of sailing in Brazil, from where renowned sailors such as Martine Grael and Torben Grael emerged.
NITEROI - RIO DE JANIERO
Regatta Details
Competitors can be from any country.
Competitors from SCIRA countries must have paid their Snipe Class dues for 2025. Skipper and crew do not need to be from the same country.
Entry Fees
Promotional Early Entry - $130 USD, (until August1)
Regular Entry $160 USD (until October 22)
Late Entry $200 USD (after October 22)
There will be no formal measurement, but boats may be inspected at any time for proper placement of lead and Class safety equipment requirements.
The Race Committee will aim to complete 2 - 4 races per day, with races lasting 25 - 35 minutes. Nine are scheduled. Coaches are permitted, but must register with regatta organizers. There will be on-water judging.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 teams overall, the top three teams under 18 years, the top three Master teams (both skipper and crew are Masters).
Practice Race
NOVEMBER 26
Charter Boats
YOU WILL HAVE A QUALITY BOAT
Charter boats priority goes to international teams.
Most boats are Lemão or Perssons.
-
The skipper of a team wishing to charter through the event organizers must have previous Snipe sailing experience.
-
Limited charters are available through the event organizers for $100.
-
Charters for the Hemisphere Cup will be available on Monday, November 23rd, unless arrangements are made in advance with the regatta organizers and the Sailing Center.
CHARTER REQUEST
message +55 21 997538769/ +55 21 991212139
THE RIO WOMEN'S CUP
The Women's Cup in Rio and the Marina Prada Trophy are the two annual Women's Snipe Championships in Brazil. This year, the WHC will be during the traditional dates for the Women's Cup. This marks the third year for the Women's Championship in Rio.
Hotels & Housing
FIND ACOMODATIONS NEAR NITERÓI
The Club has double bed and 4-bed rooms with air-conditioning, refrigerator, cable tv with private bathroom. There are also 10-bed dormitories. Facilities: private parking, swimming pool, saunas, restaurant, bar, football court and free wi-fi. Motor home parking is also possible. Please Contact: nautica@cncharitas.org.br
Hotels Nearby
Pousada Porto Charitas (600m – 7 minutes walking / 50m by rib )
Hotel Solar do Amanhecer (1,1km – 13 minutes walking), Matiz Niterói Design Hotel (4,8km – 12 minutes by Uber ( +/- R$ 14,00 )
Tower Icaraí Hotel (4,9km – 12 minutes by Uber ( +/- R$ 14,00 )
Icaraí Praia Hotel (5,2km – 16 minutes by Uber ( +/- R$ 16,00 )
H Niterói Hotel (7,1 km – 20 minutes by Uber ( +/- R$ 20,00 )
For Airbnbs, search in the following neighborhoods: Charitas, São Francisco and Icaraí.
There will be a limited number of free accommodations in Niterói and Rio sailing families. These accommodations are for competitors only. International teams and minors traveling with a parent have priority for the housing.
Accommodation at the CNC
message +55 21 2109-8110.
INTERNATIONAL TEAM HOUSING REQUEST
message +55 21 997538769/ +55 21 991212139
Flights &Transportation
ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING TAXI RIDES
Competitors may choose to fly into two airports. Galeão International Airport (GIG) is 1 hour from CNC depending on traffic. Ubers from the airport cost about $25 dollars.This is Rio's primary airport.
Santos Dumont airport (SDU) is the local airport but you'll also find flights arriving at this airport. Also 1 hour from CNC depending on traffic. Ubers from the airport cost about $20 dollars.
The Club (CNC) is located in the municipality of Niteroi at the end of the Charitas beach, close to Jurujuba, a charming fisher village. Around the club there's not many restaurants but in São Francisco, around 3km away (9 minutes by car) you'll find restaurants and bars.
