St Barth’s Bucket

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 chooses new ORC SuperYacht Rule

Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht holiday location in March, the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 will use the new ORC SuperYacht Rule to handicap racers, in order to create a fairer and more competitive event.

ORC SuperYacht (ORCsy) – A new superyacht handicapping rule

The all-new superyacht handicapping rule – the ORC SuperYacht (ORCsy) – has been created by the SuperYacht Racing Association, in partnership with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC). The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), Bucket Regattas and Superyacht Cup Palma will use the ORCsy for their respective 2015 regattas.

Exceptional first half of the year for Hoek Design Yachts

It has been a very successful first half of the year on the results board of luxury yachts designed by Hoek, including such outstanding vessels as the 180′ superyacht Marie as well as the J-Class charter yacht Ranger.

Stephens Waring-designed BEQUIA Yacht wins her class at St Barths Bucket 2014

Stephens Waring-designed superyacht Bequia won her class at last month’s St Barths Bucket Regatta 2014. This majestic 90-foot modern classic yawl was built by Brooklin Boat Yard in 2009.

Vitters sailing yacht MARIE wins St Barths Bucket 2014 in her class

Measuring 55 meters in length, the 2010 Vitters superyacht Marie has become the winner of the 2014 St Barths Bucket regatta in the Elegantes class.

St Barths Bucket 2014 attended by Oyster superyachts

The recently concluded St Barths Bucket 2014 hosted two Oyster vessels: Oyster 885-01 superyacht Lush, claiming ninth overall, as well as Oyster 100 luxury yacht Sarafin, taking fourth place.

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2014 attended by six MCM yachts achieving two overall wins

Six MCM superyachts attended the 2014 St Barth Bucket Regatta. Two of these achieved an overall victory, including luxury yacht Marie, which won the Elegantes class and overall honours from among all classes.

Sailing yacht OHANA places third at Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta 2014

The Superyacht Owners’ Guide-sponsored luxury yacht Ohana has placed third at the recently concluded Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2014. She also participated in the St Barths Bucket Regatta, which took place over the weekend.

St Barths Bucket 2014: Day 3

Racing at the 2014 St Barths Bucket concluded today, on Sunday, March 30. The four class winners will each receive a beautiful, handcrafted Ship’s Bell Clock from Chelsea Clock.

St Barths Bucket 2014: Day 2

Today, March 29, was marked by Day 2 of the currently running St Barths Bucket 2014. Charter yacht Moonbird has the most consistent finishes (2-2) in Mademoiselle class to lead overall, with superyacht Bequia having fallen to second from first yesterday. Racing will conclude on Sunday, March 30.

St Barths Bucket 2014: Day 1

This year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta has kicked off in Gustavia Harbor this morning. Mega yacht Seahawk, luxury yacht Marie and superyacht Visione won the Grande Dames, Elegantes and Gazelles classes, respectively.

St Barth’s Bucket Regatta 2014 to kick off today

An extraordinary celebration of superyachts under sail, the 2014 St Barth’s Bucket Regatta is set to start today, on March 28. The event will be attended by a strong fleet of 38 sailing yachts.