The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series St. Petersburg delivered a three-day showcase on Tampa Bay, with conditions that tested versatility and patience. With racing February 13–15, competitors faced two days of light, tactical racing before a breezy finale. In the J/24 fleet (6 boats), Jasper Van Vliet dominated aboard Evil Twin, posting an impressive string of four straight bullets (1-1-1-1) to win with just 4 points. Ice Cube, skippered by Michael Quaid, sailed consistently to secure second (3-2-2-2; 9 points). Third place went to Bogus, helmed by George Braddon, who battled through the varied conditions to finish with 17 points (4-3-3-7/DNS). Event details: 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – St Petersburg – YachtScoring.com