Yacht Charters in the Caribbean Island of St. Barts, St. Barths, St. Barthelemy or St. Barth.

St. Barts, St. Barths, St. Barthelemy or St. Barth, as it is some times called, is a great Caribbean yacht charter location which has recently been growing in popularity - particularily for luxury yachts. St. Barth's popularity for yacht charters is due in part to its convenient location - roughly midway between the two major sailing centers of Antigua and Virgin Gorda ? and in part to its 14 lovely beaches and excellent cruising potential. The last part is its sheer exotic beauty.

St Bathelemy has a striking and dramatic geography which juts out of the warm lazuline Caribbean waters. The island was created from the eruption of a volcano many years ago and is made up of very steep and dramatic hills.

The Island features a rolling landscape with picturesque villages and broad valleys. The island is surrounded by coral reefs, sparkling 'gin-clear' waters with blue-green lagoons. All this, plus her great harbour, helps make St. Barts a favorite retreat for luxury yachts and the rich and famous. Whilst renowned for natural beauty, St Barts rewards travelers with delicious cuisine, chic boutiques all wrapped up in a soothing relaxed exotic ambiance. Although the Caribbean Island is small, her chic French atmosphere and culture makes many larger islands pale next to her as sailing destinations.

There are a couple of colorful sailing events on St Barts annual events calendar which are worthwhile noting fro your yacht charter dates. These yachting events include the St. Barth Regatta (celebrated just before Lent), the Saint Barth's Cup (held in April and sponsored by the Saint Barth Yacht Club) as well as the three-day International Regatta in May with racing events.

The St Barths Bucket Regatta is of particular note and is held in early April or late March. The St Barths Bucket Regatta is a gentlemanly yacht race for luxury yachts over 100 feet in length. The race was conceived many years ago by wealthy yachtsmen, Tom Taylor and Abner Doubleday, and has flourished to over 26 entries in 2005. 2006 & 2007 saw even more entries. The race is a rare chance for larger yachts, both private and charter, to gather together and parade around a beautiful race course in a good natured and friendly test of speed and skills. Sailing superyachts racing together makes the St Barths Bucket Regatta an amazing spectacle indeed.

Apart from the impressive yacht racing events, cruising areas, and fine beaches St Barts you can also enjoy great onshore entertainment at night time with comfortable and leisurely dining on you yacht charter vacation.