Thrilling Recap and Look Ahead: Hamble Winter Series 2025's Sun-Kissed Finale and Grand Slam's 2026 Full Olympic-Series Announcement

Published: 02 Dec 2025
Featuring the vibrant conclusions of Hamble Winter Series 2025 and the pioneering launch of Sailing Grand Slam's full Olympic-Class Series 2026, sailing's future sparkles as bright as the sea under sunlight.

The 2025 Hamble Winter Series concludes its eighth race week in grand style. An accurate forecast heralded a sumptuous sunny day and a westerly breeze of 9-11 knots. Vice Commodore, James Lutley, was at the helm with Kathryn Clark in command of the racing events. All courses concluded with a chilling beat to hamblewinterseries.com. The not-so-everyday spectacle of the HMS Prince of Wales returning from her Far East tour added a dash of glamour to the day. As for the overall results, Team Hamble clinched the first spot in IRC 3, leaving Ian Handley and Tim James’s Banter in the second.