The St. Barth's Bucket

The St. Barth's Bucket is an invitational regatta set in the Corinthian spirit. Yachts participating will do so at their own risk. This is a fun regatta and safety is the highest priority of the Race Committee.Therefore, we extend an invitation to the owners, captains, crews and guests who participate to make this a fun and safe event.

Event Organizers
The St. Barth's Bucket is organized by The Bucket Association, St. Barth's, FWI. The event is affiliated with and sanctioned by the Federation Francaise de Voile (FFV).

Eligibility
The St. Barth's Bucket Regatta is an invitational event, open to sailing yachts over 100' (31M), unless invited under the Grandfather Clause. Considering the unprecidented level of interest in the Bucket Regattas in recent years, the invitational aspect of the event has become increasingly relevant.  With the Regatta often oversubscribed it is important for all applicants to understand the basis upon which entrants are selected. The invitation matrix is comprised of many factors including the yacht's size and past participation, with major credit for contributions to the spirit of the event (the fun factor), sponsor affiliations and the crew's understanding that Bucket Regattas are primarily about camaraderie and sharing the exhilaration of sailing these magnificent yachts to their potential in a competitive, yet seamanlike manner. This event is focused upon the yacht Owners; hence chartered yachts receive low priority.

Classes
In 2005, when the Bucket Regatta grew beyond all expectations and the fleet doubled in size, it was determined that the fleet should be split into classes which considered their essential attributes.  However, the distinction of "Cruising Class" and Racing Class" seemed just, oh so pedestrian, for a fleet of this stature. In the RC's opinion, the designation of Les Gazelles des Mers" for the Racing Class and "Les Grandes Dames des Mers" for the Cruising Class, seemed far more appropriate.

Both classes sail together on the same course, with awards for each division, and for the Bucket Overall Trophies as well.Racing will be closest within the classes, where the yachts are sailing against vessels with the most similar attributes, so winning your class is truly the goal. However, we have had remarkable results in the past between classes. In 2010, the top ten overall positions were split equally between the "Gazelles" and the "Grandes Dames"!

The Newport Bucket

The Newport Bucket Regatta is an invitational regatta set in the Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over 90' L.O.A., unless invited under the Grandfather Clause. Yachts participating will do so at their own risk. This is a fun regatta and safety is the highest priority of the Race Committee.Therefore, we extend an invitation to the owners, captains, crews and guests who participate to make this a fun and safe event.

Event Organizers
The Newport Bucket Regatta is organized by The Bucket Regatta, LLC, Newport, RI.

Eligibility
The Newport Bucket Regatta is an invitational event, open to sailing yachts over 90'.Considering the unprecedented level of interest in the Bucket Regattas in recent years, the invitational aspect of the event has become increasingly relevant. With the Regattas often over-subscribed it is important for all applicants to understand the basis upon which entrants are selected.

The invitation matrix is comprised of many factors including the yacht's size and past participation, with major credit for contributions to the spirit of the event (the fun factor), and the crew's understanding that Bucket Regattas are primarily about camaraderie and sharing the exhilaration of sailing these magnificent yachts to their potential in a competitive, yet seamanlike manner.This event is focused upon the yacht Owners; hence chartered yachts receive low priority.and sharing the exhilaration of sailing these magnificent yachts to their potential in a competitive, yet seamanlike manner. This event is focused upon the yacht Owners; hence chartered yachts receive low priority.

Classes
In 2005, when the Bucket Regatta grew beyond all expectations and the fleet doubled in size, it was determined that the fleet should be split into classes which considered their essential attributes.  However, the distinction of "Cruising Class" and Racing Class" seemed just, oh so pedestrian, for a fleet of this stature. In the RC's opinion, the designation of Les Gazelles des Mers" for the Racing Class and "Les Grandes Dames des Mers" for the Cruising Class, seemed far more appropriate. Both classes sail together on the same course, with awards for each division, and for the Bucket Overall Trophies as well.