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An Explosive First Day With Sustained Winds Of 15 Knots
The 17th edition of the St Barth Cata Cup set sail on Thursday in ideal conditions: steady easterly winds of 15 knots, and 48 crews eager to get started. From the very first tack, the tone was set, as the favorites immediately took the race by the horns.
The first day’s schedule included two particularly competitive races of 8 and 12 miles. “Everyone is fighting tooth and nail, as we saw this morning, there's a fierce battle at the front,” summarized Henri Demesmaeker (sailing double-handed with Rasmus Rosengren - 97TP Services) after the first race. The impatience was such that the fleet committed a collective false start: a general recall on the first race, then a black flag start for the second in order to channel the competitors' enthusiasm.
Super U - U Express Oasis Makes A Strong Start
The first race was fiercely contested and dominated by Australians Gavin Colby and Kai Colman (Super U - U Express Oasis): "We didn't make any mistakes and we stayed patient. The boat is fast, very fast. We spent a lot of time last year working on speed, sail development, making adjustments... And clearly, it's paying off." A clear warning to their opponents: the duo is in great shape and their boat is perfectly tuned.
Demesmaeker–Rosengren Fly Through The Second Race
The second race of the day went to Henri Demesmaeker and Rasmus Rosengren (97 TP Services), who showed impressive control. The duo won with more than a minute and a half ahead of Americans Charles Tomeo and Dalton Tebo (Maxwell & Co for man and woman), confirming an excellent start. Their consistency (2nd then 1st) earned them the Design Affairs OO1 Prize for the day. “We had a great day, with magnificent sailing conditions here in St. Barth. This is our first time sailing together, but we have a very similar approach to sailing and racing. On the water, we try to stay calm and communicate well. We're going to take it day by day, race by race, looking for good starts and a strong first upwind leg.”
Americans Burvill–Puttman: An Impressive Premiere In St Barth
Brett Burvill and Max Puttman (Le Barthelemy Hotel) put in a very strong performance to take second place in today's rankings. This was an impressive achievement for the third-place finishers in the last F18 World Championship, who discovered the waters of Saint Barth today for the first time – a more than successful introduction.
Boulogne–Marfaing Complete The Day One Podium
Third place in the Design Affairs OO1 Prize went to Emmanuel Boulogne and Matthieu Marfaing (Station Ti Bidon) for their daring approach. “In the first race, we tried to stay in the pack. In the second, we took more risks: despite a poor start, we managed to gain a few places and the left side of the course worked in our favor. Overall, we made good technical and strategic choices, which is very positive for the rest of the race."
Tonight, the Design Affairs OO1 Prize also rewards the first mixed crew: Belgians Tom Bruyneel and Lieselotte Borghijs on La Casina-Le Piment and the first Caribbean crew: Turenne Laplace and Noah Turtschi aboard Ti Corail
A Magnificent Week Ahead
The first day displayed an incredible level of commitment, with perfect conditionsand a strong international fleet, pointing the way to an exceptional week for the St. Barth Cata Cup, full of close battles and great sailing on the horizon.
Schedule: Friday, November 21
- 10am - Prix Eden Rock Villa Rental Race
7:30pm - Awards ceremony for Prix Eden Rock Villa Rental
9:3-pm – Free concert open to the public at Gypsea Beach with The Union
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22/11/2025
Some started to quietly admit that fatigue was beginning to set in after two intense days of sailing. But enthusiasm and the desire to compete were still running high as the boats set sail on Saturday morning for the Prix Saint Barth Assurances Allianz.Endurance was certainly needed today, as the race committee had concocted two very consistent races that provided a scenic overview of the island's most beautiful facets.
21/11/2025
For this second day of the Cata Cup, and the Prix Eden Rock Villa Rental, the schedule was packed, to say the least, with a fast-paced first race followed immediately by the unmissable Tour Around The Island, a tricky course marked by multiple precarious crossings. As we saw yesterday, the 48 crews competing in the 17th Edition of the St. Barth Cata Cup are simply on fire. And again today, the committee startedthe race under the dreaded black flag, which definitively eliminates any boat that crosses the line prematurely.
20/11/2025
The 17th edition of the St Barth Cata Cup set sail on Thursday in ideal conditions: steady easterly winds of 15 knots, and 48 crews eager to get started. From the very first tack, the tone was set, as the favorites immediately took the race by the horns.
19/11/2025
On the eve of the launch of the 17th edition of the St Barth Cata Cup, the 48 crews involved spent Wednesday putting the finishing touches to their preparations. Adjustments at sea, tweaks on land, technical checks: a studious atmosphere reigned on Saint-Jean beach, transformed for the occasion into a veritable training base.
08/11/2025
They’re coming from Australia, Europe, and the Americas with one goal in mind: to claim victory in one of the most iconic regattas on the international F18 circuit. From November 19 to 23, 48 crews will battle it out on the spectacular yet demanding waters of the Saint Barth Cata Cup. With tactical duels, physical performances, and Saint Barth’s unique atmosphere, all the ingredients are in place for an unforgettable show.
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