2027 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - St Petersburg
Event details
- Organizer
- Sailing World
- Location
- St Petersburg, FL
Classes
- Registration window
- Sep 28, 2026 to Feb 10, 2027
- From event documents
- Registration
- Registration closes Feb 10, 2027
- From event documents
- Fees
- Base entry fee 280.00 USD
- Fleet
- 31 boats registered as of November 10, 2026
Reminder: The early entry discount of $100 ends on January 13, 2027. Your entry is considered complete with payment, the crew list, crew waivers, and skipper/owner waiver completed.
Key dates
- Registration opens
- Sep 28
- Registration closes
- Feb 9
- Late entry deadline
- Jan 13
- First race
- Feb 12
- Last race
- Feb 14
Racing schedule
- Feb 11Registration & Competitors' Welcome
- Feb 12Race day 1 (One-Design & ORC Distance Race)First warning 10:00 AM
- Feb 13Race day 2 (One-Design & Distance Race)First warning 10:00 AM
- Feb 14Race day 3 (One-Design & Distance Race) - final dayFirst warning 10:00 AM
Entry fees
| Class | Entry fee | Late fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 19' | $230 | $330 after Jan 13 |
| 20'-24' | $285 | $385 after Jan 13 |
| 25'-30' | $305 | $405 after Jan 13 |
| 31'-39' | $320 | $420 after Jan 13 |
| 40' and over | $365 | $465 after Jan 13 |
| Distance Race (Saturday & Sunday) | $180 | $280 after Jan 13 |
Travel and logistics
Camping and RV
Elva Rouse Park
Launch site for centerboard classes (except Lightning); vehicles not allowed on parkland grass and overnight RV parking and/or camping is not permitted.
Boats, docks and trailers
SPYC Dockage
Docking fees are included in the entry fee; reservation required via as space is limited.
Trailer storage - SPYC Waterfront Team
Visiting boats must obtain docking and trailer storage information from the SPYC Waterfront Team.
Launch sites
Lightning fleet launches at the Sailing Center each day; all other centerboard classes launch from Elva Rouse Park.
SPYC Sailing Center launch/haul schedule
Boats under 6,000 lbs: majority launch Thu Feb 11, haul out after racing Sun Feb 14; early launch or Monday haul encouraged to avoid lines. Boats over 6,000 lbs should check Davis Island Yacht Club.
Event dockage distribution
Competitor dockage is distributed between the St. Petersburg Sailing Center and SPYC docks; see dockage maps in 'Docking, Launch & Haul Out Logistics' on the ONB.
Haul-out restriction
Once launched, keelboats shall not be hauled out for the duration of the regatta without written permission from the OA or PRO; dry-sail classes and beach-stored boats are exempt.
From event documents · Updated Oct 27
Public sailing calendar with organizer corrections · Updated November 10, 2026