Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series St. Petersburg - Day 1
by Sarah Renz 19 Feb 2023 02:03 AEDT
February 17-19, 2023
The 2023 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series St. Petersburg got off to a spectacular start for the opening races of the three-day national sailing series taking place on Tampa Bay.
With race teams from across the country enjoying the best of the sunshine and breeze on Friday, four races were completed before competitors returned to shore for a special presentation by America's Cup skipper and world champion sailor Terry Hutchinson.
Nearly 40 more boats will join the regatta on Saturday and Sunday for the event's distance races, which will send teams on long and challenging courses around Tampa Bay before returning to finish off the St. Petersburg Pier in the late afternoon.
Live music, dancing and friendly games of indoor pickleball will close out the race day at St. Petersburg Yacht Club before the final race day for all competitors on Sunday. All 275 boats will parade past the Pier before the 10am start on Saturday and Sunday for two more days of pristine conditions of the pinnacle kickoff event of the season.
Detailed race information and results are posted on the Sailing World race website here.
Scores: (first place after first day of racing)
Flying Dutchman
1. Sojourner - Lin Robson - 5 points
Contender
1. Still Hangin' - Ethan Bixby - 4 points
Lightning
1. I'd Rather Be Lucky - Jimmy Barnash - 18 points
Melges 15
1. Stoutgear.com - Lorie Stout - 6 points
J24
1. Ice Cube - Michael Quaid - 8 points
Sonar
1. Fawkes - Kevin Holmberg - 4 points
A Cat - Classic
1. Cowbell - Woody Cope - 6 points
A Cat - Foiling
1. The Cross Trainer - Larry Woods - 8 points
Weta (North American Championship)
1. Peter Merrifield - 5 points
Waszp
1. Magic Carpet - Izaak Beekman - 3 points
J70
1. Savasana - Brian Keane - 17 points
Melges 24
1. The 300 - Steve Boho - 9 points
L30 (North American Championship)
1. Morning Breeze - Michael Norris - 4 points
S2 7.9
1. Matros - Thomas Bryant - 5.5 points
Hobie 33
2. Hoof Hearted - Craig and Deborah Wilusz - 5 points
OCR A
1. Fireball - Bill & Jackie Baxter - 5 points
ORC B
1. Whirlwind - William Purdy - 6 points
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