In the Mademoiselles class of this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta, the 55-metre luxury yacht Adela, designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, constructed by Pendennis and helmed by Dennis Conner, maintained her regatta-long position at the top of the scoreboard. Sailing yacht Adela was announced as the regatta’s overall winner.
Adela Yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects - Winner of St Barths Bucket 2013 - Photo by Tim Wright
This Bucket was a historic event for the J Class, as it was the first time five of them raced together since 1937. Sailing yacht Hanuman, designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built by Royal Huisman, proved unbeatable throughout the three Bucket days, winning handily over the line and on corrected time in the first two of three races held and the J Class race on March 28th . 4 out of the 5 J’s that raced where Dykstra Naval Architects designed J Class Yachts.
Four Dykstra designed J-Class yachts at St Barths Bucket 2013 - Photo by Tim Wright
Dykstra Naval Architects designed yachts that raced this year’s St Barths Bucket are: Adela, charter yacht Maltese Falcon, Hanuman, sailing yacht Rainbow, charter yacht Ranger (performance refit) and superyacht Velsheda.
