Celebrating a Thrilling Close to the Hamble Winter Series 2025 and Looking Ahead at the Exciting 2026 Olympic-Class Sailing Grand Slam

The 2025 Hamble Winter Series, a sailing event that boosted our spirits, has concluded. This year blessed us with clarity, not only in the skies but also in predicting the weather, which turned out to be spot on. The chilly yet sunny day concluded with the bustling energy of excited racers and a subtly breathing, 9-11 knots, westerly. The Vice Commodore, James Lutley, and accompanying team, spearheaded this event, setting up courses which promised fun, twists, turns, and a fair challenge. From inciting initial highs to enduring extended periods of uncertainty as the breeze dropped, the event was, beautifully punctuated with the competitors’ focus and determination-

As we close this chapter, we look forward to the anticipated excitement of 2026, where the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) has announced its full schedule for Olympic-class events. This series aims to extend the sailor-first principle, marking an evolution from its successful pilot season in 2025-

The SGS calendar is set to merge five major Olympic regattas from various corners of the world, carving a clear path towards Los Angeles 2028. Ranging from Spain to Los Angeles, the teams will be placed in a competition not just against each other but the very elements themselves.

Every journey unfolds a cascade of experiences and it’s no different in sail racing. Here’s to battling the winds, riding the waves, and sailing into the effervescent spirit of competition, camaraderie, and our undying love for sailing.