The Real Club Náutico de Cádiz originated in 1868 as a Regata Club, its main purpose being the promotion and practice of nautical sports activities and maritime rescue. In 1884 another sports society was born with the name of Círculo Náutico, and its purpose was the practice of this sport. The merger of these two companies gave rise to a new entity that began to function in 1903, with the name of Sociedad de Regatas y Club Náutico and changes its name in 1913 to the current Real Club Náutico de Cádiz as a result of consent in holding his presidency SM, King Alfonso XIII, granting the title of Royal to the entity.