This year again Perini Navi participates at the St. Barths Bucket Regatta, represented by 10 spectacular vessels, including the 47m charter yacht Andromeda la Dea, the 46m luxury charter yacht Antara, the 50m charter yacht Baracuda, the 45m sailing yacht Clan VIII, the 56m Fidelis, the 45m Helios, the 56m charter yacht Panthalassa, the 54m Parsifall III, the 56m charter yacht Zenji and the 38m charter yacht P2. This popular regatta will take place in the Caribbean from March 22 to 25, 2012.
From the 38m charter yacht P2 shot at the St Barths Bucket Regatta
Forty-seven yachts will make up the fleet of this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta, an international regatta that draws yachts and designers from all over the world to the Caribbean, for a fun yet competitive regatta where safety is held supreme.
The Perini Navi yacht that places first will win, as every year, the Perini Navi Trophy.
Luxury sailing yacht Parsifal III at the St Barth's Bucket Regatta
The fleet, which will be made up entirely of yachts of over 100ft, will be racing in the beautiful waters around the Island of St Baths and will be divided into three categories: Les Gazelles de Mer is the Racing category and will have 20 yachts enrolled, Les Grandes Dames de Mer is the Cruising category and will have 15 yachts enrolled. Finally, Les Elegantes del Mers is the category reserved for J Class yachts and will have 12 yachts enrolled.
Helios and The Maltese Falcon superyachts at the Bucket
The regatta will begin on March 22nd and will have a full programme. Starting with registration and a J Class Exhibition Race, the Captain’s Meeting, the Fleet Welcome Party and the Owner’s Reception. The first regatta will follow the Around the Island course and will begin in the morning of March 23rd followed by the Dock Party & Fleet Open House in the evening. The second race will be the next day and will be along the Not so wiggley course and will be followed by the Bucket Bash. March 25th will see the last race along the Wrong Way Around course and will be followed by the prize ceremony and a cocktail party.
