by Barby MacGowan | 20 Mar 2022 | 2022 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2022
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...
by Barby MacGowan | 19 Mar 2022 | 2022 Daily Recap, 2022 St. Barths Bucket
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...
by Barby MacGowan | 19 Mar 2022 | 2022 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2022
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...
by Barby MacGowan | 19 Mar 2022 | 2022 Daily Recap, 2022 St. Barths Bucket
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...
by Barby MacGowan | 18 Mar 2022 | 2022 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2022
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...
