The Clube Náutico de Tavira was established in 1993. Its main mission is to teach sailing and promote sailing activities both as a hobby and a sport. In its short history of existence, the Clube Náutico de Tavira has organized several major international class championships as the IODA European championship in 2002, the international 420 worlds in 2002, the 420 & 470 Juniors European championships in 2006 and is hosting in 2011 the IODA European championship and the international 420 open Europeans. In 2013 it played host to the EUROSAF Youth Sailing, European Championship with 200 sailors from 20 European countries competing in eight different disciplines.