Hunter Series
Hunter 19 Sailing Year 2026-2027
More boats. More racing. More fun.
Hunter racing at Hout Bay Yacht Club now runs as four stand-alone series. Each one has its own character and its own winner, so there is always another chance to race
Summer South-Easter Series
Tuesday 27 October to Tuesday 8 December 2026
Racing: Tuesdays 6.00pm and Saturdays 2.30pm
Blown Out Thursdays: yes, decision made on the Sunday evening before
Typically our windiest time of the year. The series is about getting maximum boats racing and keeping racing safe and manageable in stronger wind.
Summer Sunset Series
Saturday 9 January to Saturday 20 March 2027
Racing: Tuesdays 6.00pm and Saturdays 2.30pm
Blown Out Thursdays: yes, decision made on the Sunday evening before
Lighter winds and longer races with more tactical decisions.
Winter Warm-Up Series
Saturday 3 April to Saturday 12 June 2027
Racing: Saturdays 2.30pm
Flat water, longer beats and runs, and wicked wind shifts as the Northwester starts creeping in.
Winter Sprint Series
Saturday 3 July to Saturday 28 August 2027
Racing: Saturdays 2.30pm
Shorter courses and two races each Saturday, both counting toward series points.
The full 2026-2027 Hunter 19 sailing year document has the details of every series, including how Blown Out Thursdays and discards work.