by Barby MacGowan | 13 Mar 2026 | 2026 Daily Recap, 2026 St. Barths Bucket
A bit more breeze than forecast, today’s 16–17 knot trade winds under mostly blue skies set the stage for picture-perfect conditions in St. Barths, handing 33 superyachts a spectacular opening day of racing at the St. Barths Bucket. Reading the shifts counted as...
by Barby MacGowan | 13 Mar 2026 | 2026 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2026
One of the things that makes the Bucket so special is that a portion of every entry fee and proceeds from the poster sales go right back into the community that has welcomed us so warmly for over 30 years. This year we’re proud to again support the St. Barth’s Yacht...
by Barby MacGowan | 12 Mar 2026 | 2026 Daily Recap, 2026 St. Barths Bucket
Twenty-four of the 33 superyachts here in St. Barths for the Bucket Regatta took advantage of today’s optional standalone pursuit race, sailing clockwise courses around the island as a prelude to the official three-day series. At the same time, the event’s two Maxi...
by Barby MacGowan | 10 Mar 2026 | 2026 Bucket Preview, 2026 St. Barths Bucket
With 33 yachts across nine classes, the 2026 St. Barths Bucket Regatta returns to Gustavia 12–15 March for four days of world-class racing and camaraderie among some of the most magnificent sailing yachts on the planet. The regatta opens Thursday with two...
by Barby MacGowan | 20 Mar 2025 | 2025 St. Barths Bucket, What They Said
Hummingbird – Captain Josh Hill This was Hummingbird’s first bucket event and the fourth race we have done as a team. Having visited St. Barths to cruise and socialize, the owners had yet to race here. The courses were challenging with the light conditions and...
