It’s springtime, which means that the mega-motor-yachts, which grace Saint Barth for the end-of-the-year festivities, have headed off to their summer ports of call, allowing the Port of Gustavia to focus its attention on sailing races, such as the St Barth Bucket, which takes place on the last weekend of March. This year, the Bucket fleet will be the biggest ever, with an anticipated 35 sailboats—most of which are over 100’ long—participating in 14th edition of this invitational race. It’s like a beauty contest for nautical showgirls, yet every one is a real winner. Needless to say, their presence creates no small amount of maneuvering around on the docks, but the port staff is certainly up to the challenge. At the end of last year’s race, Bucket organizer Hank Halsted said that the event had come of age as a yachting event designed for, and supported by, the yachting community. And not only has the event reached maturity in terms of sponsorship, size of fleet, and overall organization, but the Bucket organizers are proud that the race is now recognized by the French Sailing Federation (FFV), which makes it an event that is official as well as mature. Another development is that after six years of handicapping the Bucket fleets, Jim Teeters’ VPP based Bucket Rating Rule has been adopted by the Superyacht Regattas of Antigua and Palma (in Mallorca) as the standard for all pursuit racing. As of the 2008 Antigua Superyacht Regatta last December, all Bucket and Superyacht Regattas will be rated by the same Rule, and by the same team, managed by Jim Teeters of US Sailing. This should help streamline the application process and bring parity to the Regatta results. With nearly a hundred yachts already in the system, the Bucket Rule should help even out the playing field. So which magnificent sailboats are heading toward the Port of Gustavia for this year’s Bucket? To begin with, there are nine Perini Navi yachts, a few of which are guaranteed to attract attention. First comes Tom Perkins’ legendary 289’ Maltese Falcon, back for its second appearance in the Bucket, having raced in 2007. The second Perini Navi to keep an eye on is the 125’ P2, a fast sloop designed by Philippe Briand, as a new class of racing yachts combining Perini Navi quality and comfort (let's face it, the magnificent Maltese Falcon is a techno-wonder, but not a speedster!) Next on the agenda this year is a new race that evokes the old days of sailing in Saint Barth, or at least there is a rumor that such a race is in the offing. It’s under the banner of West Indies Regatta Racing with LouLou Magras from St Barth and Alexis Andrews of Antigua behind the idea of racing the traditional wooden sailboats that bring back the sailing history of the island. Those who have been around long enough remember LouLou’s old Saint Barth Regattas, with as many 120 boats competing in the last one of these now mythical races in 1983. So it will be interesting to see what this new event comes up with in May, but anything that keeps the island’s sailing tradition alive sounds good to me.
Beyonce and Jay-Z have taken their daughter on her first vacation. The couple, who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last week, have been enjoying the sunshine on the Caribbean island of St. Barts with three-month-old Blue Ivy over the weekend, and took the tot for a day trip on a yacht.
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Kick-off Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012 Caribbean regatta in the magical French West Indies sailing paradise!
Today the prestigious and top-class Caribbean sailing regatta Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012 with Gaastra Sportswear as the official partner starts: At the third edition run...
Inside the Bucket.
This video features the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta and music by the Evan Goodrow Band. Special thanks to the entire crew of the Rebecca, Baz Bar, St Barths Online and the guys from the Evan Goodrow Band for putting on a fantastic show. The song from the Evan Goodrow Band is c...
On board with Rebecca.
The best event in St Barths took place on March 24 - 27, 2012. This video features the beautiful 141 ft sailing yacht, The Rebecca.
produced by Real Media Travel for St. Barths Online and Baz Bar St Barth.
The age old saying of "I need a holiday to get over my holiday" actually seems applicable if you happen to be Paul McCartney.
The Beatle took wife Nancy Shevell on a romantic break to the Caribbean island of St Barts, just days after the pair visited Paris.
Last week, the lovebirds showed support ...
On the day their pregnancy news was announced, Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 28, and Elsa Pataky, 35, were seen in sunny St. Barts, France on Wednesday (January 18). The Fast Five actress looked lovely in blue, sporting her beautiful baby bump.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky
Chris and Elsa - w...
She might be 44, but Tamara Mellon still boasts a figure that women half her age would be proud of.
The Jimmy Choo co-founder showed off her toned figure in a sexy animal-print bikini as she hit the beach with her daughter in St Barts yesterday.
The skimpy string two-piece highlighted Tamara's env...
With almost every other celebrity couple enjoying the New Year in exotic locations, Gary and Danielle Lineker weren't going to be any different.
The married couple were spotted enjoying a romantic walk along a beach in St Barts today - and looked very much in love.
Gary, 51 and his wife, 32, had o...
Which beaches to choose?
The glamorous island of St Barts is one of the Caribbean's top beach destinations. Ringing the island are immaculate strips of sand and ethereal turquoise waters. The shallow reefs that encircle the island help to protect these renowned beaches, and they also provide excell...
St. Barts, Why Not?
Since the wealthy and celebrated frequently visit St. Barts for a tropical vacation, you will find that many plush St. Barts Resorts can be found on this stunning island. For those taking St. Barts holidays, it is simple to find hotels with each luxury available. Frequently thes...
Vacation With the Rich and Famous at St. Barts.
Want to bump into celebrities and be seen hanging out where the rich and famous play? Then the Caribbean island of St. Barts is the place to be.
While warm sand and blue waters do make an ideal vacation location, this destination has that and a whol...
Where to go for one day in Caribbean?
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The half-Dutch, half-French island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, with its many restaurants and hotels, makes a great base for an island-hopping adventure. Graced by the nickname Unspoiled Queen, tiny little Saba is not the kind of Caribbe...
Villa La Plage in St Barts.
The posh French resort isle of St. Barth's was already a prize destination when Roman Abramovich purchased an estate there for $89 million in 2009; since the oligarch arrived it has become even more so.
Now Christie's International Real Estate has listed another impres...
Baywatch in St Barts.
Making it official after five years of engagement, Brooke Burke and beau David Charvet have reportedly tied the knot while yachting in St. Barts.
According to Life & Style, the "Dancing with the Stars" host and the former "Baywatch" hunk, who have been vacationing in the...
St. Barth Summer Sessions Aug. 5-15, 2011
St Barth Summer Sessions 2011 this year will have a focus on artists from Brazil. The festival will take place at a variety of different venues all over the island, and in the end of the festival there will be a big common concert in the Harbor of Gustavia ...
The Eclipse, no ordinary yacht.
It probably hasn't escaped your attention that, with modern methods of transport, measuring and telecommunication, no "terra incognita" is safe from the crazed enthusiasm of certain explorers of scientists. Everything has already been discovered and minutely placed o...
Ashley Rodriguez Trio
Ashley Rodriguez, one of the famous finalist from the American Idol 2010 is back in St Barth between May 5-15. Ashley was participating last summer for the St Barth Summer Session in august 2010 at La Plage and she will now come with her 'All Girls Band', Liz on the guitar ...
The La Plage restaurant introduce :
ST BARTH SUMMER SESSIONS
« 5 to 15 august 2010, 10 days of crazy music ! »
Festival program
La Plage St Jean Tel: 0590 52 81 33 Email: tombeach@wanadoo.fr Site: www.stbarthsummersessions.com
THE GREAT FISH DEBATE There seems to be a bone of contention among a few of my friends. Fine folks who love some of the finer things in life, such as Dover Sole That flat fish floating in butter and capers. Known in French as Sole Meunière, it is made from what is called in European fisherman ver...
