2025 Hamble Yacht Services Cape 31 UK National Championship at the Royal Yacht Squadron
by Cape 31 Class 27 Jun 00:47 AEST
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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| Pos | Boat Name | Sail No | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | R9 | Pts |
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| 1 | Flying Jenny 19 | 19 | ‑5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 2 | Bullit | 45 | 1 | 5 | 2 | ‑9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 22 |
| 3 | Jiraffe | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ‑6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 | Khumbu | 42 | 6 | 10 | ‑13 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| 5 | Akheilos | 53 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | ‑12 | 8 | 5 | 43 |
| 6 | Black Seal 2 | 69 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | (DNF) | 43 |
| 7 | Jubilee | 41 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | ‑11 | 50 |
| 8 | Katabatic | 49 | (RET) | 7 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | RDG | 55.9 |
| 9 | Toucan | 24 | 2 | 9 | 9 | (RET) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 62 |
| 10 | Swift Half | 23 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 4 | ‑13 | 8 | 64 |
| 11 | Flurg | 34 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 13 | ‑14 | 7 | 70 |
| 12 | ShotGunn | 26 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | ‑14 | 11 | 10 | 87 |
| 13 | Narwhal | 30 | 13 | ‑14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 88 |
| 14 | Squirrel | 48 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | (DNS) | 103 |