The GJW Direct Bloody Mary
The countdown is on for the 51st Bloody Mary, returning to Queen Mary Sailing Club on Saturday 9th January 2027, as part of the ever-popular Sailjuice Winter Series.
A firm favourite in the winter sailing calendar, the Bloody Mary promises another fantastic day of competitive racing, great camaraderie and that special Queen Mary magic.
Entries will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for further details and get ready to join us on the water!
We look forward to welcoming sailors old and new for another memorable day at Queen Mary Sailing Club. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a brilliant start to the New Year.
2026 Recap:
- Results
- Event Report Yachts and Yachting
- YouTube Sail-World Back-to-Back wins for Pank in the GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary
- YouTube THE FOIL Overtaking 88 boats in 88 minutes
- Winter Series Website
- Past Winners
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What is the Bloody Mary?
The Bloody Mary is open to non-foiling dinghy classes with PY numbers ranging from the International Topper to the 49er and to selected keelboat classes. The first start is scheduled for 12 noon with the slowest boats starting first and the faster boats starting progressively later. The race lasts 150 minutes. Held in the depth of winter and part of the SailJuice Winter Series.
The Bloody Mary is part of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series, you can find out more about the Series at www.SailJuiceSeries.com.