The RCNB's area is an "administrative concession" from the Barcelona Port Authority and it houses the club's premises, as well as a restaurant overlooking the moored yachts that is open to the public.

The Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona has participated in many sailing competitions during its long existence.

The club organizes together with the fashion and perfumes company Puig the "Puig Vela Clásica" race that is run every year during the month of July, in Barcelona waters.

[1] The main feature of this race is that it is reserved for traditional and classical boats only.

This regatta is one of the main classical sailboats races of all those celebrated worldwide.