As the Winch Turns: Day 3
Good news or bad news first? Okay, bad news is that last night’s Bucket Yacht Hop had to be cancelled due to the dangerous surge at the dock and a low number of yachts committed to docking at the Capitainerie rather than the outer Harbor. Good news was that the party...
Day 2: Super Winds, Super Racing
High winds on day two of the St. Barths Bucket again tested the tenacity and talent aboard 25 Superyacht teams, which were working to improve their positions before tomorrow’s final race. The “Not So Wiggly” courses set on the west side of the island ranged between 23...
As the Winch Turns: Day 2
Last night’s first Daily Awards Presentation took place at the Bucket Marquee where post-racing socializing was a hit with Bucketeers. Thanks to our Safe Harbor Marinas Friend of the Bucket for helping with the presentation of the trophies and Perrier-Joulet champagne...
Day 1: The Hardiest Prevail
Sailing counterclockwise around the island in an 18-25 knot northerly, 25 Superyachts sailed their first of three racing days at the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2023. The testing conditions forced three entries to withdraw due to equipment failure and some to limp...
As the Winch Turns: Day 1
The Bucket starts today! And while most teams have spent the last few days prepping for racing, the light-air practice undertaken on the water most likely was not a perfect match for conditions expected to prevail on the tail end of a front that passed through last...
Bucket Spirit on Tap
St. Barths (16 March, 2023) – The 29th edition of the St. Barths Bucket has attracted 25 superyachts and hundreds of sailors to the tiny island of St. Barthelemy for three days of competitive pursuit-style racing and rollicking fun. With its history steeped in...
Welcome to the 2023 St Barths Bucket
On behalf of the Event Stewards, our Friends of the Bucket, and the regatta management team, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 edition of the St Barths Bucket. We remain committed to the legendary “Spirit of the Bucket” and are very happy that you are...
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...