Sketch it. Build it.
Race it.
Welcome to RC Sailing Barcelona. In just 120 days, we take raw ideas and turn them into real RC sailboats. Sustainable materials, hands-on building, and real racing in Barcelona.
RC Sailing Barcelona 2026
Medal Race
Saturday 17th October 2026
11h-15h
Location: Port of Barcelona
4 Months Program
What does it actually take to transform a flat sheet of paper into a radio-controlled racing yacht that can handle real waves and tight maneuvers? It takes 4 months of precise, calculated steps. Here is how we do it:
Month 1: The Physics of the Paper (Design) Translating a creative sketch into precise mathematical geometry. We balance the center of effort with the center of lateral resistance so the boat actually sails instead of capsizing.
Month 2: Materialization & Mechanics (The Bones) Choosing and shaping the hull materials. This is where 3D printing, carbon fiber, or traditional fiberglass meet waterproofing engineering to ensure a completely dry, buoyant interior.
Month 3: Rigging & Control (The Muscle) Installing the electronics, rudder mechanics, and sail servo systems. A boat needs to react instantly to a radio command, even when fighting a crosswind.
Month 4: The Stress Test (The Maiden Voyage) Taking the prototype to open water. This month is all about tuning, surviving unexpected waves, adjusting the ballast, and perfecting maneuvers until the boat is bulletproof.
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