Cascais, Portugal

5 July - 8 July 2018

Cascais will make its Extreme Sailing Series™ debut this year as it hosts the fourth Act of the 2018 season.

The venue will add to Portugal’s sailing legacy and impressive portfolio of host venues, the country having previously hosted the Series in Porto, Lisbon and the Madeira Islands.

What time zone do I need to set my watch to? UTC+1

What will the weather be like? The average temperature at this time of year is 25°C. July is the driest month of the year, so bring light clothes and sunglasses!

What should I see and do while I’m there? Cascais has some of the finest beaches in the Lisbon region, offering golden sands, clear sea waters, and great bars and eateries. Make sure you check out the Boca do Inferno (Hell’s Mouth) – a collapsed cave and series of highly weathered cliffs, 2km to the north of Cascais. For a spot of culture, visit the Condes de Castro Guimarães museum – a delightful mock-gothic castle, constructed in 1902 by an Irish tobacco millionaire. The museum displays furniture and art from his personal collection.

What traditional delicacies should I try? One of the most popular delicacies in Portugal is bacalhau, which is salted dried codfish. Although a fixture of special occasions and religious celebrations, this dish is an acquired taste. For those with a sweet tooth, try a Pastel de Nata – an egg tart pastry that is utterly moreish.

How far is the event from the centre of Cascais?

Answer: not far!

The event is held in Marina de Cascais, next to Clube Naval de Cascais. It is easily accessible on foot (about a 5-10 minute walk), by bike, or even by scooter from the centre of Cascais - no need to drive! Bike racks are available on site.

Event Schedule

Thursday 5 July

  • 10:00- 17:00
    Flying Phantom Series racing window
  • 14:00-17:00
    GC32 Stadium Racing

Friday 6 July

  • 10:00- 17:00
    Flying Phantom Series racing window
  • 14:00-17:00
    GC32 Stadium Racing

Saturday 7 July

  • 10:00- 17:00
    Flying Phantom Series racing window
  • 14:00-17:00
    GC32 Stadium Racing

Sunday 8 July

  • 10:00- 16:00
    Flying Phantom Series racing window
  • 13:00-16:00
    GC32 Stadium Racing
  • 16:30
    Official prize giving

Where to watch

How to follow the racing

Racing will take place from 14:00 - 17:00 UTC+1 from Thursday 5 July - Saturday 7 July and will take place from 13:00 - 16:00 on Sunday 8 July.

On Thursday 5 and Friday 6 July, fans can follow the racing online via the LIVE blog.

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July, fans can watch the LIVE stream of the racing on the official Facebook page and YouTube channel.

On Sunday 8 July racing will be broadcast LIVE from 14:30 - 16:00 UTC+1 on TV channels across the globe, so keep an eye on your local TV listings.

For information on all the other ways to stay up to date take a look at our ‘how to follow’ page.

Please note, there will be no public Race Village in Cascais. However, fans can watch the racing on site from the many beaches surrounding the racecourse, as well as Cascais Marina.

How to get there

Venue Map
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