The 2017 St Barths Bucket Regatta is due to get underway on the 16th of March for three days of intense racing around the stunning scenery of the Caribbean. One of the largest racing events in the sailing calendar, this edition is expected to be even more impressive in celebration of its 30th anniversary, and of these participating high performance yachts, many are available for charter throughout the year.
P2 and Perseus^3 come fresh from wins at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, ready to add to their collection of wins for this regatta season. Here are more of this year’s iconic competitors:
Maltese Falcon
Sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON – Photo credit: Andrew Ballantyne
The world’s largest sailing yacht at 88m/289ft, superyacht MALTESE FALCON is truly a sight to behold and the judges agreed unanimously: She holds 10 design awards from the International Superyacht Society, Showboats Awards and the Robb Report.
Her interiors from Ken Freivokh Design are just as sporty as her exterior and her facilities are just as impressive, with an on board gym, movie theatre and Jacuzzi as well as a host of water toys aboard this Approved RYA Water Sports Centre.
S/Y MALTESE FALCON – Salon
Length: 88m/289ft
Beam: 13m/42ft
Builder: Perini Navi
Year: 2006
Top speed: 19.6 knots
Accommodation: 12 guests: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 4 double cabins
Crew: 17
Price per week: €400,000-€440,000plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Rosehearty
S/Y ROSEHEARTY – Perini Navi
Built in the same year and from the same builder as MALTESE FALCON, luxury yacht ROSEHEARTY (ex.AUDACE) may be dwarfed by her bigger sister but her exceptional interior by Christian Liagre makes her just as an impressive a charter yacht for holidays, special occasions and regattas.
Luxury yacht ROSEHEARTY – Formal dining
Length: 56m/184ft
Beam: 12m/38ft
Builder: Perini Navi
Year: 2006
Top speed: 15 knots
Accommodation: 12 guests: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, 2 double cabins and 2 single cabins with Pullman berths
Crew: 10
Price per week: $225,000-$225,000 USD plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Q
Sailing yacht Q (ex.MONDANGO II) – Alloy Yachts
Winner of 3 awards in 2008-2009 for the best sailing yacht over 40m, luxury yacht Q (ex.MONDANGO 2) represents New Zealand yacht builders Alloy Yachts, whom have a stellar reputation in the yacht building industry. Reymond Langton Design created her bright and spacious contemporary interior and while not participating in regattas, charter guests can use her tender garage as a freshwater Jacuzzi.
The tender garage converts into a freshwater Jacuzzi aboard sailing yacht Q
Length: 52m/170ft
Beam: 10m/34ft
Builder: Alloy Yachts
Year: 2008
Top speed: 15 knots
Accommodation: 10 guests: 1 Master suite, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins with Pullman berths
Crew: 8
Price per week: €180,000-195,000 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Danneskjold
Luxury yacht DANNESKJOLD – Built by Southern Ocean Marine
After taking place in the Loro Piana Caribbean Regatta, sailing yacht DANNESKJOLD (ex.LIARA) is ready to prove her power in 2017 having won and placed on the podium at previous Caribbean regattas. As a charter yacht, she offers spacious and comfortable surroundings for Caribbean and Mediterranean charters, with vast music and film libraries for evening entertainment after a full day of excitement and exploration.
Salon inside luxury yacht DANNESKJOLD
Length: 32m/105ft
Beam: 7m/23ft
Builder: Southern Ocean Marine
Year: 2009
Top speed: 14 knots
Accommodation: 6 guests: 2 double cabins and 1 twin cabin
Crew: 4
Price per week: $54,000-$62,000 USD
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Perseus^3
Luxury yacht PERSEUS^3
A finalist at the World Superyacht Awards 2016 in the ‘Sailing Yacht of 45m and above’ category, PERSEUS^3 is one of the most recent competitors at the regattas. As a charter yacht, she has plenty of water toys and on board and her contemporary interior efficiently uses space for a comfortable charter experience.
Length: 60m/197ft
Beam: 11m/37ft
Builder: Perini Navi
Year: 2015
Top speed: 15.5 knots
Accommodation: 12 guests: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, 1 double cabin (convertible to twin) and 2 twin cabins
Crew: 10
Price per week: €250,000 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Elena
S/Y ELENA
This gorgeous traditional sailing schooner is the namesake of a yacht built over 100 years ago and was recreated from the original drawings by designer Nathaniel G Herreshoff. The classic interior by Steve McLaren makes traditional sailing yacht ELENA an enjoyable charter yacht for close friends and family.
Sailing yacht ELENA – Main salon and formal dining area
Length: 55m/180ft
Beam: 8m/27ft
Builder: Marin Luxur Yachts
Year: 2009
Top speed: 13 knots
Accommodation: 8 guests: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 2 twin cabins
Crew: 8
Price per week: €80,000-€90,000 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Meteor
S/Y METEOR – By Royal Huisman
A previous winner of the St Barths Bucket (2009) and the Newport Bucket Regatta in 2014, sailing yacht METEOR has a proven race record as well as winning 3 awards for her design in 2008. The seating and sun pads on deck are comfortable areas for outdoor living, and her classic appearance above deck continues into the main salon and cabins for a spacious and relaxing environment.
Superyacht METEOR – Main salon
Length: 52m/171ft
Beam: 9m/30ft
Builder: Royal Huisman
Year: 2007
Top speed: 13 knots
Accommodation: 6 guests: 1 Master suite and 2 twin cabins
Crew: 10
Price per week: $126,000-$150,000 USD plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Ganesha
Sailing yacht GANESHA – Built by Vitters
Built in 2013 by Vitters, S/Y GANESHA features contemporary interiors from Newcruise Design using Indian motifs and patterns with splashes of vibrant colour to create welcoming living spaces. At only four years old, GANESHA has already proven her agility at previous regattas, including two wins at Porto Cervo.
Formal dining aboard luxury yacht GANESHA
Length: 46m151/ft
Beam: 9m/30ft
Builder: Vitters
Year: 2013
Top speed: Unknown
Accommodation: 8 guests: 1 Master suite, 3 double cabins
Crew: 7
Price per week: Contact CharterWorld for current rates
Charter grounds: Contact CharterWorld for current charter grounds
Ningaloo
Sailing yacht NINGALOO
A finalist in 3 awards categories in 2011 and also earning a special commendation, superyacht NINGALOO (ex.LADY B) uses glass to create sultry curves both inside and out. NINGALOO is no stranger to the St Barths Bucket and has performed well in her class, making her a yacht to watch out for during the races as well as an exciting charter.
S/Y NINGALOO – Lower salon
Length: 45m/147ft
Beam: 9m/30ft
Builder: Vitters
Year: 2010
Top speed: Unknown
Accommodation: 6/7 guests: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, 1 double cabin (convertible to twin) and 2 twin cabins
Crew: 6
Price per week: €88,000-€100,000 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Nikata
Sailing yacht NIKATA – Photo credit: Ian Campbell
Luxury yacht NIKATA is available for charter with a great selection of water toys and on board entertainment, including games consoles, a music and film library, audiovisual equipment and much more.
S/Y NIKATA – Formal dining
Length: 25m/82ft
Beam: 6m/19ft
Builder: Nautor’s Swan
Year: 2005
Top speed: 12 knots
Accommodation: 8 guests: 1 Master suite, 1 double cabin and 2 twin cabins
Crew: 4
Price per week: €28,000 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Axia
Superyacht AXIA
No stranger to the St Barth’s Bucket, luxury yacht AXIA has won overall in the Grand Dames category as well as receiving the ‘All Star Crew’ award in 2013. Her classic interiors, spacious decks and variety of water toys make her a firm favourite for family charters with guests of all ages.
Alfresco dining aboard sailing yacht AXIA
Length: 37m/123ft
Beam: 8m/27ft
Builder: Palmer Johnson
Year: 1990
Top speed: 15 knots
Accommodation: 6 guests: 1 double cabin, 2 twin cabins
Crew: 6
Price per week: $60,000 USD plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Spiip
Luxury yacht SPIIP from Royal Huisman
Regatta enthusiasts will remember sailing yacht SPIIP racking up the podium places in the past under the name UNFURLED. One of many performance sailing yachts to be given the name UNFURLED, SPIIP from Royal Huisman has been racing since 2000 and is fully prepared for charters, with snorkelling and diving equipment on board for charter groups to discover everything their destination has to offer.
Length: 34m/112ft
Beam: 8m/26ft
Builder: Royal Huisman
Year: 2000
Top speed: 14 knots
Accommodation: 6 guests: 1 Master suite, 1 double cabin and 1 double cabin convertible to twin
Crew: 4
Price per week: $52,500-$58,500 USD plus expenses
Charter grounds: Caribbean
Leopard 3
Sailing yacht LEOPARD 3 – Built by Farr Yacht Design
S/Y LEOPARD 3 turns 10 this year and has a lot to celebrate: in 2016 alone she won the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Puerto Cervo as well as the International Maxi Association trophy for the RORC 2016 Transatlantic Race. Superyacht LEOPARD 3 is also available as a corporate yacht charter, able to host up to 20 guests on board, as well as having availability for private charters throughout the year.
The contemporary main salon within S/Y LEOPARD 3
Length: 30m/100ft
Beam: 7m/22ft
Builder: Farr Yacht Design
Year: 2012
Top speed: 25 knots
Accommodation: 8 guests: 1 Master suite, 2 double cabins and 2 single cabins with Pullman berths
Crew: 5
Price per week: €47,500 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Sojana
Luxury yacht SOJANA – Photo credit: Farr Yacht Design
Sailing yacht SOJANA is a veteran of the sailing calendar, taking part in events such as the Palma de Mallorca regatta and Cowes Week. With a proven speed of 25 knots, S/Y SOJANA is one of the fastest competitors on the water. Her spa pool, inviting interiors and collection of water toys make her a great charter choice both in and out of the regatta seasons.
Main salon – Superyacht SOJANA
Length: 34m/112ft
Beam: 8m/25ft
Builder: Green Marine
Year: 2003
Top speed: 25 knots
Accommodation: 8 guests: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 1 twin cabin
Crew: 6
Price per week: $53,500-$65,000 USD plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
P2
Superyacht P2 – Built by Perini Navi
Designed by Philippe Brand for Perini Navi, the focus was to create a yacht that was responsive to wind changes while remaining desirable for family and group charters through her elegant interiors. Winner of Sailing Yacht of the Year in 2009 as well as two other awards, superyacht P2 has fulfilled every criterion set, achieving First in the 2016 Loro Piana Regatta and the St Barth’s Bucket. The gym equipment, massage table and water toys available on request have ensured that this yacht is as exciting to charter as she is to spectate.
S/Y P2 – Main salon
Length: 38m/125ft
Beam: 8m/27ft
Builder: Perini Navi
Year: 2008
Top speed: Unknown
Accommodation: 6 guests: 1 tripple cabin with Pullman berth, 1 double cabin with Pullman berth
Crew: 5
Price per week: €70,000 plus expenses
Charter grounds: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Find out if one of these high performance yachts are available for your next holiday: contact CharterWorld and you could be sailing through the Mediterranean or Caribbean and enjoying your special occasion on a regatta winning sailing yacht.
