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

One of the things that makes the Bucket so special is that a portion of every entry fee and proceeds from the poster sales go right back into the community that has welcomed us so warmly for over 30 years.

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