by Barby MacGowan | Mar 21, 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 | Mar 20, 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 | Mar 18, 2017 | 2017 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2017
Sam Von Schwarz, whose father John sails aboard Hanuman, found a new friend in David Wegman, the local artist who splits his time between here and Key West and has a special connection to the Bucket. Some years ago, when Rebecca blew out a spinnaker and didn’t know...
by Barby MacGowan | Mar 17, 2017 | 2017 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2017
While some Bucketeers started practicing as early as Monday (especially the J Class sailors who started their regatta a day before the rest of the teams), others began later in the week, with their rides arriving one-by-one until the inner and outer harbors of...