The first weekend in May, the island’s attention turned to sailing. In the Bay of St. Jean, the St Barth Nautical Center (CNSB) organized “Tour 2009,” the sixth annual around-the-island competition for windsurfing and sports catamarans, with small sailboats from the St Barth Yacht Club (SBYC) added to the mix for the first time. In the first edition of this event in 2004, the records set by Ricardi Maricel for windsurfing— 1h 14mn 37sec— and by the team of Jeff Lédée/Vincent Jordil for catamarans —1h 32mn 50sec— were still the times to beat going into this year’s event.
The 2009 tour was rich with promise: winds of 12 to 13 knots from the north/northwest, calm seas, and good weather conditions heralded some fabulous regattas. The beach was a busy place by early morning on Saturday, May 2, as the six Lasers from the SBYC set sail first, followed an hour later by nine windsurfing competitors and seven catamarans. After crossing the Bay of St Jean, they all set sail for Tortue, with an itinerary which proved easier than usual near the point of Toiny, thanks to the calm seas and a beautiful descent along the windward coast of the island. Near Gouverneur, the “cats” and windsurfers took the lead as they passed the Lasers, then in approaching Shell Beach they encountered the boats in the West Indies Regatta as they sailed by. In the catamaran class, the teams of Jeff Lédée/Vincent Jordil and Vincent Beauvarlet/Turenne Laplace beat the record established in 2004 by crossing the finish line in 1h 24mn 10sec and 1h 28mn 50sec, respectively. For the windsurfers, the arrivals in St Jean resembled a sprint for the finish. Gilles Reynal finally took the lead and crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 1h 35mn 20sec, beating Pierrick Guilbaud and Jean-Marc Peyronnet by barely two minutes. Théo Reynal, who at the age of 14 was the youngest participant, had a time of 1h 48mn 18sec, followed just 64 seconds later by Hélène Guilbaud, the only woman in the competition. Benoît Meesemaecher was at the helm of the winning Laser, setting a new record with a time of 2h 35mn 59sec. The next day, Sunday, May 3, the CNSB held an open house, as it were, inviting children and adults to try their hand at windsurfing, catamaran, Laser, or RS Feva, another light boat from the SBYC.
The same weekend, the Port of Gustavia played host to a small fleet of eight traditional wooden sailboats from Antigua. They took part in two days of friendly racing organized by the West Indies Regatta, under the aegis of Loulou Magras and Alexis Andrews, a nautical photographer. The event was a success for these longtime friends, whose idea was to bring these Carriacou sloops and schooners that represent traditional Caribbean sailing to the waters of Saint Barth. Anchored in front of the Hotel de la Collectivité, the boats attracted a large crowd during the evening hours when various activities took place and people were able to see a slide show, video screenings, and books about the construction of these charming boats.
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
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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...
