We are pleased to welcome 190 teams this weekend for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series 2025 kickoff. Thank you to our host St Petersburg Yacht Club, its staff and Race Committee for the weekend ahead. Sailing World is here to capture the passion and enjoyment on and off the water. If you have a story – post @sailingworldregattaseries @sailingworldmag or email us for a follow up.
There are three critical items to resolve for registration. We appreciate your patience as we create ‘work-arounds’ for the online sign up process. The entire team should complete all items before Registration on Thursday.
- Signed Waivers (Adobe) – All sailors must complete the waiver for communications and racing.
- Crew List – If you are unable to update your crew list, Yachtscoring will be available to assist.*
- Payments – If you experienced difficulty processing an Entry Fee and/or Social Pass, we will accept payments at Registration.
*If you are still having issues on Yachtscoring, there will be a Yachtscoring Service Desk on-site to assist you.
Thank you again for traveling to St Petersburg. We have missed you and look forward to a beautiful weekend together on and off the water.
The Sailing World Team
Chalk Talk & Practice with Quantum // Thur – 12pm – 4pm
Information below includes: Sailing Instructions, Docking, Trailer Parking, WhatsApp link for race comms, Schedule of Events, and much more.
Quick Glance
Race Registration Feb 13 – 4:30pm – 6:30pm ET
Speaker Series with Travis Feb 13 – 6:30pm Skippers Meeting
Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Contest Feb 14 – 5:30pm
Sign Up for Race Comms: HHSWRS/SP Whatsapp
Questions? Contact Us
Join the Sailing World Regatta Series WhatsApp Group
Scan or upload the QR code using the WhatsApp camera to join
Sailing Instructions & Course Details
The Sailing Instructions are posted on the Regatta Website (sailingworld.com/regatta-series) and the Official Notice Board.
Course Details for the Distance Race and Buoy Races are posted.
Attend the Skippers Meeting (SPYC Ballroom) on Thursday at 6:30pm
Regatta Logistics – Local parking, Launching and Docking details, Derby Lane Info, Sunday Haul Out Info
Trailer Parking Signup – Trailer parking at Derby Lane.
Email dockmaster@spyc.org to confirm your reservation.
Thursday Chalk Talk & Practice
12pm – 4pm Thursday, February 13
Quantum Sails Coaches: Dave Gerber & Carter Cameron
Onboard & Overhead Media: Sailing World Team
Meeting Location: SPYC Front Terrace
All Classes welcome – Questions: regattas@sailingworld.com
Quantum Sails Weather & Speed Tips
7:30AM Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Shea Gibson, David Mendelblatt, Carter Cameron, Dave Gerber
Host: Libby Tomlinson
Meeting Location: Virtual Link; SPYC Lobby
Register for weather in advance
Sailing World Speaker Series
7pm – 8pm Thursday, February 13
Join Sailing World ‘s Editor’s take on a Deep Dive x Roast x Between Two Ferns x Sailing. We promise a few laughs and always a few surprises as welcome Travis to St Pete with two new World Championship titles.
Sailing World: Dave Reed
Special Guest: Travis Odenbach
Location: SPYC Ballroom
Immediately following the 6:30pm Skippers Meeting
Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Contest
Wear your red hat & come to the SPYC Ballroom for Hearts & Tails ~ Mount Gay Rum Cocktails curated by your very own competitors!
We will provide you with the Mount Gay and the mixers. There is one spot remaining – Sign Up.
Or come enjoy two hours of cocktails & apps – Friday 5-7pm
Avoid the line & pre-purchase Social Passes – Singles are available.
Helly Hansen – Team One Newport
The Helly Hansen Regatta Store is Open Thursday – Sunday at St Petersburg Yacht Club. Test the new Rig Fleece, Tyri ½ Zip, and additional line.
The Regatta Store is now located just outside of Registration – outside the South SPYC Entrance.
Won’t Last Long: Be sure to shop on Thursday for items from the New 2025 Helly Hansen Line. Try and buy the All Club Burgee Belt, 2025 Crew 2.0 Jacket, New Line of HH Fleece and tech tops.
