
Jono Pank has become the first sailor to win back-to-back editions of the GJW Direct Bloody Mary, the sixth event in this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. Pank helmed his Firefly to victory crewed by Isobel Bretherton, the duo from Imperial Poona Yacht Club crossing the rolling finish line ahead of a 124-boat fleet competing at Bloody Mary Sailing Club. Navigators and General Coach, Simon Horsfield looks back on some close racing and considers key lessons for pursuit race success.
17/1/2026 11:49
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The Selden SailJuice Winter Series is based around the UK's biggest winter handicap events. Sailors from many different dinghy fleets now consider this series as one of the main goals of their winter racing. With great prizes on offer, it attracts some of the best sailors in the country to compete against each other. The series is managed by SailRacer.