St Barths Bucket Regatta 2012

The first interior images of the 130ft J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR refitted by Yachting Developments

Recently proved in the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the respected NZ builder Yachting Developments working on the refit of the 130ft J Class luxury charter yacht Endeavour has unveiled the first interior photos of this freshly refitted spectacular vessel.

Dubois-designed superyachts performing exceptionally well at this year´s yacht regattas

Luxurious vessels designed by renowned UK-based studio, Dubois Naval Architects, have performed very well at this year´s regattas, including the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip, followed by the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous as well as St. Barths Bucket. Four Dubois designs are expected to compete in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the Palma Superyacht Cup this summer.

30.2m Hodgdon sailing yacht WINDCREST placed third in St. Barth´s Bucket

The prominent US shipyard Hodgdon Yachts is proud to present its 30.2m superyacht WINDCREST, finishing 3rd overall in the popular Caribbean race, St. Barth´s Bucket. This beautiful 2006 vessel boasts three lovely staterooms with ensuites, and a spacious salon.

43m Holland Jachtbouw charter yacht THIS IS US (ex Skylge) – winner of the 2012 St Barth´s Bucket

The 43m luxury sailing yacht This Is Us (ex Skylge), a winner of this year´s St Bart´s Bucket regatta, is a spectacular schooner, built by Holland Jachtbouw and designed by Andre Hoek. Preparing for the Palma Superyacht Cup in June, this beautiful vessel boasts the perfect layout for charter, providing an owners’ stateroom, VIP suite, two guest cabins as well as generous amount of deck space.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Great Success for Hoek Design Superyachts

This year´s St Barths Bucket Regatta was a huge success for the four Hoek Design superyachts, including the charter yacht This Is Us, the superyacht Firefly, the sailing yacht Marie as well as the Athos megayacht.

Dubois Designed superyachts excel at the 2012 Caribbean Regattas

Dubois Yachts are celebrating after Dubois designed sailing yachts excelled in both the 2012 St. Barths Bucket Regatta and the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and […]

4 Dykstra designed J Class Superyachts started the J Class Racing Season

It has been the first time in 75 years, that four Dykstra Naval Architects designed J’s, including the 130´ charter yacht Endeavour, the 129´ sailing yacht Velsheda, the 138´ superyacht Hanuman and the 41.55m charter yacht Ranger competed together in the St Barths Bucket Regatta.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!

Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Day 1 – Natures Deck Wash

Today´s St. Barths Bucket racing proved about as good as it gets, despite the unseasonable weather, featuring as usual the ‘Round the Island Race’ clockwise and an incredible fleet of 47 most impressive sailing yachts, hailing from every yacht building nation on earth, with a LOA of close to two kilometers in length total is mind boggling to any normal human being, even us hundreds of die-hard Bucketeers.

2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta: Impressive first day win for the J Class sailing yacht Endeavour

J Class charter yacht Endeavour by the New Zealand company Yachting Developments, is the winner of the first day’s race in the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta in the Caribbean.

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Something Old, Something New, Something Refit, Something Blue — J Class yachts

J Class Yachts have a special place in yachting lore, which still resonates today thanks to the efforts both some dedicated yacht owners and the J Class Association which since 2000 has worked tirelessly to bring these floating legends back to life.

10 Perini Navi superyachts set to compete in the St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012

Perini Navi participates at this year´s St. Barths Bucket Regatta, represented by 10 fabulous vessels, including Andromeda la Dea, Antara, Baracuda, Clan VIII, Fidelis, Helios, Panthalassa, Parsifall III, Zenji and P2.