280: Inside the St Barths Bucket: Exploring the Magic of Superyacht Racing
About this episode
Ed Slack interviews Henry Hawkins about the unique atmosphere and experiences at the St Barths Bucket Regatta.
Join BOAT Group Editorial Director Ed Slack as he sits down with Henry Hawkins, EVP of Baltic Yachts, to uncover the magic of the St Barths Bucket Regatta. This invitation-only superyacht event blends thrilling pursuit racing with a gentlemanly atmosphere, prioritizing camaraderie and social connections over competition. Ed and Henry share their firsthand experiences of this extraordinary gathering, offering a fresh perspective on one of the sailing calendar’s most prestigious events. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4yq Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4yr Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
Topics covered
- superyacht racing
- St Barths Bucket Regatta
- camaraderie
- social connections
Keywords
- sailing
- yachts
- maritime heritage
Sponsors
Amico & Co
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