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História da vela em Portugal. Contributos da família real. 1670 - 1910
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A vela teve a sua génese no século XVII nos Países Baixos, quando os armadores, comerciantes e a família real começaram a usar jagthts em atividades de lazer. Charles II, quando esteve exilado nesse país, afeiçoou-se à modalidade, levando o conceito para a Grã-Bretanha. A utilização dos iates por parte da família real, a prosperidade económica, fruto da revolução industrial e das trocas comerciais, a proliferação de estâncias balneares e divulgação dos eventos náuticos pelos órgãos de comunicação social foram os principais fatores para o desenvolvimento da vela no Reino Unido. Durante o século XIX, a vela cresceu como desporto de elite em alguns países da Europa e nos Estados Unidos.
O iate deverá ter surgido no nosso país através dos holandeses, que reataram relações comerciais, depois da restauração da independência. Pelo menos, desde D. João V e até D. João VI, todos os reis possuíram iates, embora preferissem navegar em galeotas e bergantins.
A instabilidade política, social e económica vivida em Portugal na primeira metade do século XIX não permitiu o desenvolvimento da vela em Portugal. Somente a partir de 1850, após uma maior estabilidade política e social e um relativo desenvolvimento económico, a modalidade começou a florescer no nosso país, graças a uma pequena plêiade de entusiastas. O infante D. Luís foi um ativo adepto da vela, possuindo um iate e tendo contribuído ativamente para a fundação da Real Associação Naval. Mesmo depois de assumir o trono, D. Luís continuou a apoiar e a envolver-se diretamente na modalidade. O rei marinheiro conseguiu transmitir, de forma indelével, o gosto pelo mar e pela vela aos seus filhos, D. Carlos e D. Afonso. Não obstante as inúmeras dificuldades políticas ao longo do seu reinado, D. Carlos continuou a apoiar a vela de forma ativa. O seu irmão D. Afonso, à semelhança do seu pai, teve uma presença ativa na gestão da Real Associação Naval. Estes monarcas e os restantes membros da família real possuíam iates, devam proteção à maioria dos eventos náuticos, oferecendo grande parte dos troféus em disputa, assistiam à maioria das regatas e estavam presentes em diversas cerimónias de entrega de prémios.
Desde 1850 até 1910, a vela teve momentos de maior fulgor e outros de alguma estagnação. As constantes crises políticas e instabilidade económica, as rivalidades clubísticas e o facto de a costa ocidental ser muito exposta a ondulação, não contribuíram para um maior desenvolvimento da modalidade, mas esta foi sempre apoiada pela família real, mesmo no reinado de D. Manuel II, que não era adepto da vela.
Sailing had its genesis in the 17th century in the Netherlands, when shipowners, merchants, and the royal family began using jagthts for leisure activities. Charles II of England, while in exile in the Netherlands, became fond of the sport, and brought it to Great Britain. The use of yachts by the royal family, the economic prosperity as a result of the industrial revolution and commercial exchanges, the proliferation of seaside resorts and the publicizing of nautical events by the media were the main factors for the development of sailing in the United Kingdom. During the 19th century, sailing grew as an elite sport in some European countries and in the United States. The yacht was probably introduced in Portugal by the Dutch, who resumed commercial relations after the restoration of independence. At least since D. João V and until D. João VI, all the kings owned yachts, although they were more fond of sailing in galleons and bergantins. The political, social and economic instability in Portugal in the first half of the 19th century did not allow the development of sailing in Portugal. Only after 1850, after a greater political and social stability and a relative economic development, the sport began to flourish in Portugal, thanks to a small group of enthusiasts. Prince Luís of Portugal was an active supporter of sailing, owning a yacht and contributed actively to the foundation of the Real Associação Naval. Even after assuming the throne, D. Luís continued to support and be directly involved in the sport. The sailor king managed to indelibly pass on his love of the sea and sailing to his sons, the princes Carlos and Afonso. Despite the many political difficulties throughout his reign, Carlos continued to actively support sailing. His brother Afonso, like his father, had an active presence in the management of the Real Associação Naval. These monarchs and the other members of the royal family owned yachts, protected most nautical events, offered most of the trophies in dispute, attended most of the regattas and were present at several prize giving ceremonies. From 1850 to 1910, sailing had moments of great thriving and others of some stagnation. The constant political crises and economic instability, the club rivalries and the fact that the western coast is very exposed to swell, did not contribute to a greater development of the sport, but it was always supported by the royal family, even in the reign of Manuel II, who was not a fan of sailing.
Sailing had its genesis in the 17th century in the Netherlands, when shipowners, merchants, and the royal family began using jagthts for leisure activities. Charles II of England, while in exile in the Netherlands, became fond of the sport, and brought it to Great Britain. The use of yachts by the royal family, the economic prosperity as a result of the industrial revolution and commercial exchanges, the proliferation of seaside resorts and the publicizing of nautical events by the media were the main factors for the development of sailing in the United Kingdom. During the 19th century, sailing grew as an elite sport in some European countries and in the United States. The yacht was probably introduced in Portugal by the Dutch, who resumed commercial relations after the restoration of independence. At least since D. João V and until D. João VI, all the kings owned yachts, although they were more fond of sailing in galleons and bergantins. The political, social and economic instability in Portugal in the first half of the 19th century did not allow the development of sailing in Portugal. Only after 1850, after a greater political and social stability and a relative economic development, the sport began to flourish in Portugal, thanks to a small group of enthusiasts. Prince Luís of Portugal was an active supporter of sailing, owning a yacht and contributed actively to the foundation of the Real Associação Naval. Even after assuming the throne, D. Luís continued to support and be directly involved in the sport. The sailor king managed to indelibly pass on his love of the sea and sailing to his sons, the princes Carlos and Afonso. Despite the many political difficulties throughout his reign, Carlos continued to actively support sailing. His brother Afonso, like his father, had an active presence in the management of the Real Associação Naval. These monarchs and the other members of the royal family owned yachts, protected most nautical events, offered most of the trophies in dispute, attended most of the regattas and were present at several prize giving ceremonies. From 1850 to 1910, sailing had moments of great thriving and others of some stagnation. The constant political crises and economic instability, the club rivalries and the fact that the western coast is very exposed to swell, did not contribute to a greater development of the sport, but it was always supported by the royal family, even in the reign of Manuel II, who was not a fan of sailing.