by Barby MacGowan | 23 Mar 2022 | 2022 St. Barths Bucket, As The Winch Turns 2022
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...
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 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 | 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...
