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2025 Hamble Yacht Services Cape 31 UK National Championship at the Royal Yacht Squadron

by Cape 31 Class 26 Jun 15:47 BST 20-22 June 2025

The 2025 Hamble Yacht Services Cape 31 UK National Championship concluded on Sunday after an action-packed weekend hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron. With 14 teams on the start line and near-perfect conditions on the Solent, the regatta delivered a true showcase of Cape 31 racing.

Day 1 saw ideal sailing with a 12-18 knot southeasterly breeze and plenty of sunshine. Bullit started strong with a win in Race 1, before reigning champions Flying Jenny responded with back-to-back victories in Races 2 and 3. The day closed with a relaxed BBQ at the Royal Yacht Squadron, generously sponsored by Hamble Yacht Services (HYS).

Day 2 brought another full race schedule and more tight competition. Katabatic took the win in Race 4, while Bullit delivered a powerful double in Races 5 and 6. Khumbu, building momentum, claimed Race 7 to cap off a solid day.

Day 3 came in wet and breezy. Anticipating the conditions, the race committee—led by Peter Saxton—had completed four races on Saturday, leaving just two for Sunday. Khumbu charged ahead with two wins to open the day, but it was Flying Jenny who held their nerve and showed trademark consistency to secure back-to-back UK National Championship titles.

The Corinthian title came down to the wire between Flurg and Toucan, with Toucan holding steady under pressure to take the win—an impressive feat in their first appearance at the UK Nationals.

Off the water, competitors were treated to not only a fantastic social scene but also a brilliant prize haul. Thanks to Quantum Sails, top-performing teams took home high-quality gear, and winners were awarded SailGP Grandstand Tickets, adding a premium finish to the weekend's celebrations. The perpetual National Champion's Trophy, presented by Hamble Yacht Services, was once again the coveted symbol of success in this growing one-design fleet.

With competitive racing throughout the fleet and strong camaraderie on shore, the 2025 Nationals proved once again why the Cape 31 class continues to thrive in the UK.

Next up: Round 4 in Lymington—and if the Nationals are anything to go by, it's going to be another thriller.

Overall Results:
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PosBoat NameSail NoR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9Pts
1Flying Jenny 1919‑51125322218
2Bullit45152‑91136322
3Jiraffe944432‑653429
4Khumbu42610‑13610511140
5Akheilos531036542‑128543
6Black Seal 26936576484(DNF)43
7Jubilee417231038107‑1150
8Katabatic49(RET)710181165RDG55.9
9Toucan24299(RET)9999662
10Swift Half23811887104‑13864
11Flurg349811411713‑14770
12ShotGunn2611127111312‑14111087
13Narwhal3013‑1412121213710988
14Squirrel481213141314141112(DNS)103

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