by Barby MacGowan | 14 Mar 2018 | 2018 St. Barths Bucket
The Bucket is Back and So is St. Barths ST. BARTHS (March 14 2018) – After being devastated by back-to-back hurricanes (Irma, José and Maria) six short months ago, the island of Saint-Barthélemy is open for business and back with its usual zeal to host the annual St....
by Barby MacGowan | 21 Mar 2017 | 2017 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2017
Lots of champagne, Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque to be specific, rained on top-three finishers when they took the stage at the Bucket awards ceremony last night. Chelsea Clock awards were raised high with pride by class winners, while the ultimate prize, the slightly...
by Barby MacGowan | 20 Mar 2017 | 2017 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2017
Last night was a night to remember for both sailors and townies alike who numbered in the hundreds at the Bucket “Yacht Hop.” For those who had wrist bands, onboard inspection of the magnificent machines was a privilege and a treat, and for those who did not, there...
by Barby MacGowan | 20 Mar 2017 | 2017 St. Barths Bucket, Daily Recap 2017
It is hard to remember a Bucket Regatta where so many trophies were at stake going into the last day. As it was, today’s one long race, running clockwise around the island of St. Barths and punctuated by a colorful downwind finish, determined podium finishes for the...
by Barby MacGowan | 18 Mar 2017 | 2017 St. Barths Bucket, Daily Recap 2017
The pursuit classes at the Bucket enjoyed mild conditions today for their kick-off race in St. Barths, with mostly 15-16 knots of breezes and a manageable sea state prevailing on a 19.5 – 23.9 nm course that circled the island in a counter-clockwise...
