The Hamble Winter Series 2025 Wraps Up Glamorously; Noteworthy Launch of Full Olympic-Class Series in 2026

The 2025 Hamble Winter Series, beloved by sailors everywhere, concluded amid the sunny and chilly climes of a typical winter’s day. As the day advanced, the chill of the wind increased, and with it, the spirits of the sailors on the final day. Vice Commodore James Lutley, with his team on the CV Pufferfish, led the charge from the Royal Southern mark. Race conducts Kathryn Clark and Peter Bateson rose to the occasion, adjusting the race courses according to the shifting breeze, showing the astute judgement that sets a well-oiled team apart.

As the sun sets on the 2025 Winter Series, a new dawn arises. The Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) presented the much-anticipated 2026 Notice of Race for its comprehensive Olympic-class series. Building on its successful 2025 pilot season, this series promises a strategic roadmap to Los Angeles 2028, putting the sailor’s interests at the forefront. The calendar embraces top-tier regattas commencing with the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca in Spain, moving across Europe, and ending with the Pre-Olympic Event in Los Angeles. The cream of sailing talent will be striving for SGS ranking points and the path to stardom. All in all, a thrilling year of sailing awaits!