Concours d’Elegance at the Hamble Classics Regatta - a unique set of annual awards
A popular element of the Hamble Classics Regatta is the annual Concours d’Elegance Awards. For a yacht to win a Concours award requires a combination of originality, condition, pedigree and elegance. Three separate awards were presented in the inaugural year and this was extended to four prizes in 2018 to reflect the depth of excellence within the fleet. Another category has been added for 2022 - 'Spirit of Racing', that recognises classic yachts modified during their history to remain competitive amongst a contemporary racing fleet.
Concours d’Elegance
Ultimate condition - the top prize
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2016 Sophie
2017 Lutine of Helford
2018 Ampere
2019 Battlecry
2020 Dido (also best Spirit of Tradition)
2021 Whooper
2022 Uandi
2023 Abu and Silvervingen
Concours d’Authenticité - condition and originality
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2016 Shantih of Cowes
2017 Laughing Gull
2018 Peggy Bawn
2019 Phizz
2020 Thalia and Mikado
2021 Clarionet
2022 Damian B
2023 Snippet
Best presented GRP yacht
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2016 Breeze
2017 Gloriana
2018 Mandarina
2019 Queen Bee
2020 So!
2021 Quailo III
2022 Skadi
2023 Chasing Rainbows
Best Spirit of Tradition - or New Build
Presented since 2018
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2018 Satellite
2019 Whisper of Lymington
2020 Dido (also Ultimate Condition)
2021 Polly Agatha
2022 Ivy Green
2023 not presented this year
NEW CATEGORY 2022
Spirit of Racing
Yachts modified during their history to remain competitive amongst a contemporary racing fleet.
2022 Cetewayo
2023 Firebrand
A popular element of the Hamble Classics Regatta is the annual Concours d’Elegance Awards. For a yacht to win a Concours award requires a combination of originality, condition, pedigree and elegance. Three separate awards were presented in the inaugural year and this was extended to four prizes in 2018 to reflect the depth of excellence within the fleet. Another category has been added for 2022 - 'Spirit of Racing', that recognises classic yachts modified during their history to remain competitive amongst a contemporary racing fleet.
Concours d’Elegance
Ultimate condition - the top prize
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2016 Sophie
2017 Lutine of Helford
2018 Ampere
2019 Battlecry
2020 Dido (also best Spirit of Tradition)
2021 Whooper
2022 Uandi
2023 Abu and Silvervingen
Concours d’Authenticité - condition and originality
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2016 Shantih of Cowes
2017 Laughing Gull
2018 Peggy Bawn
2019 Phizz
2020 Thalia and Mikado
2021 Clarionet
2022 Damian B
2023 Snippet
Best presented GRP yacht
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2016 Breeze
2017 Gloriana
2018 Mandarina
2019 Queen Bee
2020 So!
2021 Quailo III
2022 Skadi
2023 Chasing Rainbows
Best Spirit of Tradition - or New Build
Presented since 2018
Previous winners at Hamble Classics:
2018 Satellite
2019 Whisper of Lymington
2020 Dido (also Ultimate Condition)
2021 Polly Agatha
2022 Ivy Green
2023 not presented this year
NEW CATEGORY 2022
Spirit of Racing
Yachts modified during their history to remain competitive amongst a contemporary racing fleet.
2022 Cetewayo
2023 Firebrand
