Inside the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the Caribbean’s Most Glamorous Sailing Event

Each March, the tiny Caribbean island of St Barths becomes the epicenter of the superyacht sailing world as dozens of majestic sailing yachts descend on Gustavia’s harbor for the St Barths Bucket Regatta.

The invitation-only event, taking place from March 12 to 15 this year, is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious gatherings on the global sailing calendar. It brings together some of the world’s largest and most beautifully designed sailing yachts for three days of racing in the turquoise waters surrounding the island. Vessels measuring more than 100ft typically make ...