Royal Southern Speed Trophy UKOPRA 2026
The Royal Southern Speed Trophy is an offshore powerboat racing event held on the River Hamble and adjacent Solent waters on England’s south coast. The event focuses on speed-based competition, with offshore powerboats running measured courses in tidal waters that place an emphasis on setup, timing, and conditions.
The event is based at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire. Hamble is a long-established sailing and powerboating centre with public waterfront access, marinas, and shoreline viewing areas along the river. The village offers nearby restaurants, pubs, and accommodation, with easy access to Southampton and the central Solent.
The event is based at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire. Hamble is a long-established sailing and powerboating centre with public waterfront access, marinas, and shoreline viewing areas along the river. The village offers nearby restaurants, pubs, and accommodation, with easy access to Southampton and the central Solent.