As the Winch Turns: Day 4
Though it was necessary to cancel racing on Sunday due to high winds, the show went on as planned at the Bucket’s final Awards Ceremony and Party. It took place at the White House Museum on the far side of Gustavia Harbor, and as expected, nothing – not even the...
Day Four: Racing Cancelled but Plenty to Say
St. Barth (March 20, 2022) – Somewhat repeating yesterday’s order of events, a wind delay on the water (of one hour) preceded what was to be 30 pursuit starts for as many superyachts competing here for the 35th edition of the St. Barths Bucket. Different was the sense...
As the Winch Turns: Day 3
Do you know this man? If you don’t, you should. He is Ernest Brin, Gustavia’s Port Director, and he has befriended many a Bucket sailor over the years. “My first thought was that 20 Bucket yachts would be a great number for this year, so 30 is very impressive,” said...
Day Three: A Tough but Telling Contest
St. Barths (March 19, 2022) – A two-hour delay due to winds gusting over 25 knots left plenty of time for Bucket sailors to mentally prepare for a “Not So Wiggley” course that was chosen by organizers for today’s races. Two classes (Grand Dames and L’Esprit) sailed...
As the Winch Turns: Day 2
By now, most everyone has seen the oversized anchor in front of the Anglican Church at the east end of the harbor. That’s where Wednesday’s Blessing of the Fleet took place, followed by drinks in the Brook Lacour Garden. The Blessing of the Fleet is a traditional...
Day Two: Game On!
St. Barths (March 18, 2022) – The wind, weather and sea state could not have been more cooperative today at the Bucket where 30 yachts in seven classes – five for Superyachts and one each for 90 footers and J-Class yachts – sailed a single counter-clockwise race...
As the Winch Turns: Day 1
The Bucket Bar is open! And last night’s Fleet Welcoming Party was a hit for hundreds of Bucketeers who gathered on the Quay for their first night of official socializing (not as important as the racing, but it’s a close second). Singer/songwriter/guitarist Soley, one...
Day One: J Boats Get Things Started
Finish of first race, Ranger in foreground, Velsheda (background) in lead by less than 5 seconds. Photo by Jerome Chedeville. St. Barths (March 17, 2022) –The St. Barths Bucket marked its 2022 return today with some eventful racing among three majestic J-Class...
After a Two-Year Hiatus, the Bucket is Back!
St. Barths (March 16, 2022) – The St. Barths Bucket, which was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions that effected world travel, has returned to the idyllic island of Saint Barthélemy for its 28th time since first gracing these local waters in 1995...