Historically, handicap racing has had its ‘bandit classes’ which run away with the prizes more often than perhaps they should. Part of the aim of this Series is to iron out the imbalances and create fairer competition, rewarding the best sailors regardless of which class they are racing. It’s an imperfect science, but our Great Lakes group of handicapping experts have spent the past six years analysing historic race data. There are a few changes to handicap numbers, but nothing like as big as a few years ago. Why? Because the Great Lakes analysis is year by year homing in on the most accurate and fairest numbers for the many different classes that race in the UK. The proof? We’re seeing a far wider spread of classes taking individual race wins and overall regatta victories.
| Events | |
| Draycote Dash | 21/22 November |
| Datchet Flyer | 12/13 December |
| Brass Monkey | 27 December |
| Grafham Grand Prix | 28 December |
| Oxford Blue | 2 January |
| Bloody Mary | 9 January |
| Tiger Trophy | 6/7 February |
Navigators & General SailJuice Winter Series, UK's premier winter handicap racing.
