6 March 2026
A Super Fleet Ready to Race
Epic Turnout for the 2026 St Barths Bucket
This milestone edition of the St Barths Bucket blends innovation with tradition as magnificent superyachts from around the world gather once again in the pristine waters of St Barthélemy.
A strong fleet promises exciting racing across nine classes, including two Corinthian Spirit non-spinnaker classes, a 90-foot class, and a Maxi 100 class. Making its debut this year is a schooner class featuring three 3-masted gaff-rigged schooners — a Bucket first.
New for 2026 is an optional fourth day of racing on Thursday. While not part of the official three-day series, the additional race ensures more time on the water as trade winds have become less predictable in recent years. Feedback from owners will help determine whether a four-day series becomes standard beginning in 2027.
A total of 41 yachts are registered for the 2026 edition, with 34 racing — the largest fleet since 2015. Racing will once again feature the popular pursuit format under the ORCsy handicap rule.
Several yachts are making their St Barths Bucket debut, including two impressive designs competing in their first superyacht regatta: the 65-meter ketch Aquarius II (Dykstra/Royal Huisman) and the 39-meter sloop Be Cool (Frers/Nautor). Among the fleet are nine former Bucket class winners.
Sunshine and steady breeze are hallmarks of St Barths, and early forecasts suggest ideal conditions on both fronts.
Our dedicated Bucket team looks forward to delivering an unforgettable 2026 event while upholding the legendary Spirit of the Bucket — a unique blend of camaraderie, competition, and sportsmanship shaped by yacht owners over more than three decades
Please feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions about the 2026 edition. It’s already shaping up to be a most memorable experience!
All the best,
Peter Craig
Event Director
peter@bucketregattas.com
Please note the 2027 and 2028 event dates:
- 18 – 21 March 2027
- 16 – 19 March 2028
2027 Bucket: 18-21 March 2027
The St Barths Bucket Blog
Visit our 2025 Blog page for postings from the 2025 St Barths Bucket.
What They Said: 2025
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Champagne Sailing for Closing Day
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2026 Official Charity
The St Barths Bucket proudly makes annual contributions to worthy St Barths causes every year. A portion of the entry fee and proceeds from the sale of the popular Bucket posters go to local charities.
The 2026 donation will be made to a most worthwhile one: The Youth Sailing Program at the St Barths Yacht Club (SBYC). SBYC is an active sailing school with the youth of St Barths a major focus. Every year, hundreds of children learn to respect each other and their environment. They also learn responsibility and cooperation in the pursuit of these goals.
SBYC is not a conventional yacht club. Resources and budgets are far more limited than what one would expect to find in a typical yacht club. The safety and maintenance of boats in the children’s fleet is an important priority for the SBYC.
In addition to the monetary donation to support their operations, the Bucket has made an ongoing commitment to the environment. The Bucket has purchased and donated two robotic marks for use by the club and hopefully at all regattas in St Barths. Robotic marks are increasingly prevalent in sailboat racing today. They reduce the need for mark boats. Engine pollution is significantly decreased and environmental damage to the sea floor done by anchors is eliminated.
The SBYC and their members play an active role as on-water and shoreside volunteers at the Bucket each year and we are thankful for their involvement.
Space Gallery St Barth is partnering with the Bucket Regatta for the ninth consecutive year. The limited-edition poster has become a collector’s item for visitors to the island and aficionados of the annual regatta. Only 200 are offered for sale. It is priced at 100 euros and can be purchased at the Space Contemporary Art Gallery, which is located on Carré D’Or between Hermès and Cartier.
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