by Barby MacGowan | 15 Mar 2026 | 2026 Daily Recap, 2026 St. Barths Bucket
Hetairos Claims The Bucket Trophy Today’s highly anticipated determining battle on the waters off St. Barths was not to be, as winds blew dogs off chains and organizers were forced to cancel the third and last day of Bucket racing. Thus, for 33 superyacht teams in...
by Barby MacGowan | 14 Mar 2026 | 2026 Daily Recap, 2026 St. Barths Bucket
Moving Day at the Bucket Regatta brought new challenges for the 33 competing superyacht teams. Stronger winds—reaching 18–20 knots on the island’s north side—prompted longer courses and a downwind leg immediately after the start, demanding precise teamwork to hoist...
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 | 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...
