13/07/2026
XVIII International Helsinki Downtown regatta 2.-5.7.2026
The Finland biggest regatta got again almost 130 optimist and ILCA sailors from 8 different countries in Helsingfors Segelsällskap (HSS). The history of the regatta you will find: https://helsinkisailing.com/kilpailut-ja-tapahtumat/downtown-sailing-week/
In the race, four racing days was was planned but three was done in rainy, windy but also low wind weather, due to Saturday non-windy but sunny day that leads AP+A after several AP + number pennant. Sunday we started one hour earlier to manage planned daily starts.
The event was third Baltic Sea Trophy (BST) event and next week sailor caravan are heading to Estonia. This year was the first time we had four events in BST trophy.
Winner of the DTSW was this year again Otto Vilnis RENESLĀCIS from Latvia who also has good position to take total BST trophy. Results you will find: https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/9a9dc3a9-88b8-4622-b454-e90876af929b #!/ but shortly the best sailors were:
Optimist overall:
1. Otto Vilnis RENESLĀCIS (LAT)
2. Janis VERNERS (LAT)
3. Sisu SELIÖ (FIN)
4. Hugo WALLENTIN (SWE)
5. Christofer KASIN (EST)
6. Jurgis VALENTA (LTU)
7. Lucas PALOSAARI (FIN)
8. Alvar SAXEN (FIN)
9. Kimmo KALLE (EST)
10. Dag LASSARP (SWE)
ILCA4 overall:
1. Iivari SALO (FIN)
2. Elza Kristiana RENESLACE (LAT)
3. Charlotte SEECK (FIN)
4. Siiri WIEGAND (FIN)
5. Venny LEINONEN (FIN)
6. Emilia SEECK (FIN)
7. Meri GREENAWAY (GBR)
8. Lily-Sofie LATVALA (FIN)
9. Ines SANDSTRÖM (FIN)
10. Iko KARI (EST)
HSS Yacht Club thanks all the participants, International JuRy members and race organization. We will see you again next years!
Pictures about the regatta you will find:
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Youtube videos:
Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csOqqMOsGro
Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtV-oOPE_Z8
Day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0R3lAx3vGA
Day 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36nqST0O9-U&t=19s