The town, renowned for its marinas and water activities, provides an ideal setting for the club. The Yachting Club Portorož was established at a meeting on January 6, 1982 and the proceedings of this historic conference are still preserved in the club’s premises. From the report it appears that eleven local yachting enthusiasts gathered together and formatted a new sailing club for the good of the
town and the amusement of those who visited it. Today, three decades later, Yachting Club Portorož is renowned as excellent host and event organiser, and the bay of Piran as an exceptional racing venue. Numerous sailing competitions have been held here over the years, including Tempest World Cup in 1984 and 1987, Star European Open Championship in 1988, Soling European Open Championship in 1993 and Star World Cup in 1998. Recent distinguished racing events organised by the Club include Extreme 40 World Championship and ruthless RC 44 regattas. The last one was attended by 9 of the top 15 helmsmen in the world and was covered by The Sailing Channel TV.
