53rd BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Wraps Up
Tight Racing, Lead Changes, New Boats = One Fantastic Regatta! BVISR RESULTS HERE March 29, 2026, Tortola, British Virgin Islands - Mixed conditions with shifts and gusts to 20, temperatures in the 80s and sunny skies set the stage for the final
Commodore’s Night of Notes: An Enchanting Evening of Music With Pianocean
Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — At the invitation of Sint Maarten Yacht Club Commodore, Frits Bus, club members and the island community came together on Saturday, March 21, for a unique concert by Pianocean hosted at the club’s docks. Titled
52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), April 3-5, 2026 – Entry Discount, Boats for Charter, Extra Day of Racing in Tune-Up Round the Rocks Race April 2!
52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), April 3-5, 2026 – Entry Discount, Boats for Charter, Extra Day of Racing in Tune-Up Round the Rocks Race April 2!  Volunteer! Ocean Surfari Sponsors STIR Volunteer Shirts for 5th Year. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Racers Get Ideal Conditions for 2026 Hoedemaker Dinghy Regatta
Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) — With bright Caribbean sunshine and near perfect breeze, dinghy sailors took to the waters of Simpson Bay Lagoon on Saturday, March 21, for the 2026 Hoedemaker Dinghy Regatta. The forecasted 13 to 17 knot
As the Winch Turns: Day 4
Under the warm, albeit windy, Caribbean evening sky, the harborside grounds of the Hotel de la Collectivite came alive as hundreds of yacht owners, captains, and crew gathered for the Bucket’s final Awards Party. Guests arrived by boat, car, and on foot, dressed
High Winds Force Cancellation of Bucket Finale
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
As the Winch Turns: Day 3
Tony Rey, a veteran racing sailor, North Sails superyacht expert and familiar face at Bucket Regattas, is the new President of the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA). “I’d been on the SYRA Executive Committee for a couple of years and liked what
Tight Racing Sets Up Final-Day Showdowns
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 massive spinnakers. The
As the Winch Turns: Day 2
Anyone who takes part in a Bucket Regatta can’t help but feel like one of the luckiest people on earth. The island’s beauty wraps around you, the warmth of its people welcomes you in, and everywhere there is a shared
Breezy Blue-Sky Opener: Thrilling Starts and Tight Finishes
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
