30 & 31 May, 2026
The Legal Cup
The Legal Cup 2026 will be the 35th staging of this popular two day sailing regatta – and is set to be the most spectacular to date.
No sailing experience is necessary. Entry is open to all legal firms or suppliers to the legal industry.
Sign up by the 1st July 2025 and receive a free training day for the 2026 regatta!
WHEN
30 – 31 May, 2026
WHERE
Port Hamble – Solent
SECTOR
Legal Industry
EVENT
Industry Regatta
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THE SAILING REGATTA FOR THE Legal INDUSTRY
The Legal Cup
The Legal Cup 2026 will be the 35th staging of this popular two day sailing regatta – and after an absolutely amazing 2025 event, we’re planning an even bigger event in 2026. As the main social, sporting and networking event for lawyers, the Legal Cup has established itself as one of the largest regattas in the country.
Absolutely no previous sailing experience is necessary, as you will be accompanied by our professional skippers at all times whilst on the water.
Team entry is available to all legal firms or suppliers to the legal industry. Some companies bring clients or business partners for a networking opportunity, others bring internal staff as a team building activity.
Whatever your objectives, taking part provides an excellent way to network with, and promote your brand to some of the top-name companies in the legal industry. 90% of teams return each year, demonstrating the value for the teams who take part.
"Thank you for all your help with organising the Legal Cup. We had such a fantastic time, both on the water and at the Gala dinner on Saturday. I would like to give special feedback on our skipper, Neil. He was simply brilliant! His expertise and charisma have been highly praised by all the crew members." - Linklaters
Race Format
To minimise disruption to the working week, the regatta runs Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. Most teams join us on Friday evening to kick-start the social activities.
You and your team, with helpful coaching from your skipper, will enjoy a morning of sail training before competing in a number of races over the two days.
Saturday evening includes networking opportunities and the fabulous gala themed dinner.
At the end of the regatta trophies are awarded to the winning team and runners up, so there is plenty of opportunity to win some silverware.
Interested in taking part? Our 2026 brochure is currently being prepared. In the meantime, you can download our 2025 brochure below or contact the team for more information.
WHAT HAPPENS
Typical Itinerary
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 29th May | 18:00 | Training Day. Registration opens in Port Hamble Marina |
| Saturday 30th May | 09:00 | Latest crew arrival time. Morning race practice |
| 12:00 | Race programme commences | |
| 19:00 | Gala dinner & evening entertainment starts | |
| Sunday 31st May | 08:00 | Breakfast served (ticket required) |
| 10:00 | Day 2 race programme starts. Lunch provided onboard | |
| 15:00 | Finish racing for prize-giving |
Event Photos
MATCHED FLEET OF YACHTS
Our yachts
For 2024 all teams will be competing on our matched fleet of Beneteau Oceanis 37s.
