The 2026 St Barths Bucket sailing regatta, set for March 12-15 in Gustavia, will draw an array of impressive superyachts as spectators. This Caribbean event highlights luxury vessels from renowned builders like Lürssen and Feadship. Organizers anticipate standout yachts such as Rising Sun and Black Pearl anchoring nearby.
The St Barths Bucket remains a premier event in superyacht racing, pulling in high-profile vessels to the waters off Gustavia each year. Scheduled for March 12-15, 2026, the regatta will feature competitors while nearby bays host spectator superyachts, showcasing engineering and design prowess.
Leading the pack is Rising Sun, a 138-meter Lürssen build from 2004, originally commissioned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Designed by Jon Bannenberg, it offers 8,000 square meters of space for 18 guests, including a double-height cinema, basketball court, and wine cellar.
Black Pearl, at 106.7 meters from Oceanco and delivered in 2018, holds the record as the world's second-largest sailing yacht. Its three carbon masts support a large Dynarig, enabling speeds up to 20 knots. Interiors, revealed in 2025, feature silk and gold in a Louis XVI style, with a focus on a spacious main saloon and private study.
Feadship contributes several entries, starting with Moonrise, a 99.9-meter yacht launched in 2020 as the largest built in the Netherlands at the time. It boasts a 15.5-meter beam, helipad, and interiors by Rémi Tessier, earning a 2021 World Superyacht Award. Currently for sale at €325 million through Burgess.
Obsidian, 84.2 meters, represents Feadship's push toward sustainability with greater energy efficiency than the 2015 hybrid Savannah. Its design by RWD and MONK includes an underwater lounge and expanded electrical storage.
Savannah, 83.5 meters, gained fame in Netflix's The Woman in Cabin 10 and for its innovative Nemo Lounge offering underwater views. Sold in 2025 for €140 million via Edmiston.
Shorter but notable are CRN's 80-meter Chopi Chopi from 2014, with a 200-square-meter owner’s apartment; Turquoise Yachts' 77-meter Go, featuring custom art and a turquoise hull; and Feadship's 72-meter Utopia, refitted in 2018 for charter appeal.
Smaller yachts like 69-meter Firebird, post-2023 refit with unique furnishings, and 68-meter support catamaran Nebula, a 2023 award winner, add variety. Nobiskrug's 68-meter Sycara V from 2010 emphasizes voluminous interiors, spanning over 25 meters from dining to library.
These vessels underscore the event's allure for luxury maritime enthusiasts.
