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Countdown to the 7th edition of the St Barth Cata Cup
In less than 20 days, 120 F18 amateurs will take on St. Jean Bay!
The 7th edition of the St Barth Cata Cup is set to be thrilling. Sixty teams will go head to head aboard the last generation of F18 boats : Hobbie Wild Cat, Nacra Infusion MKII, Cirrus R, Phantom and C2.
It is a high-speed, tactical, technical and spectacular discipline!
This year’s field of competitors is one of the best in the history of the regatta, particularly thanks to the presence of newcomers Mike Easton, Billy Besson and Marie Riou, the return of the Boulogne brothers, Tripp Burd and last edition’s champions Franck Cammas and Matthieu Vandame.
« We have the privilege to have many International level catsailors at the St Barth Cata Cup this year», explains Hélène Guilbaud, from the organization. « The Olympic preparation seems to be a determining factor for some of the high-level sailors who wish to hone their racing skills. Whatever the reason, the event has become one of the not-to-be-missed F18 races, which we are very proud of! »
In addition to the dozen of professional catsailors, the St Barth Cata Cup continues its commitment to allow amateur racers to cross swords with their idols. For the German amateur Frank Weigelt, who’s chance to take part in the event came at the very last minute, it’s a dream come true : « I was really hoping to race at the St Barth Cata Cup and I guess I was also secretly wishing for one of the German teams to cancel. My wish came true last week and I will be privileged to be a part of the F18 amateurs in St Barth in November. »
15 nations, 120 catsailors, 4 exciting days
The St Barth Cata Cup is proud to attract racers from all over the world.
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Novembre 23, 2014
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November 20, 2014
The boats are ready and the sailors have all had a chance to test their catamarans in a very rigorous St-John Bay. The conditions will be windy at the start of this 7th edition of the St-Barth Cata Cup. Sailors will be facing winds from the West at 18 knots with stronger gusts at 22 knots on the first race day.
November 12, 2014
The new Olympic catamaran format has influenced the number of registrants for the mixed team category at this year’s St Barth Cata Cup. Women will be well represented, with nine teams including female coxswains or crew members.
October 30, 2014
In less than 20 days, 120 F18 amateurs will take on St. Jean Bay!
October 16, 2014
Friendly US rivalry on the Island Micheal Easton and Tripp Burd swap teams for the event
September 23, 2014
Olympic duel on the island: John Casey to take on Billy Besson 60 teams signed up for hugely popular regatta
23/03/2014
On November 19-23, 2014, Saint Barthélemy will once again fall under the spell of the St Barth Cata Cup. As this exceptional regatta celebrates its 7th edition, the number of sailors who want to participate continues to grow…
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