St. Barths Bucket

One Last Shot- Not my photo

Here is a very close call on the start of Friday's race. We were anchored just to windward of the committee boat when the Js started. There was a wind shift, however, which left us sitting on the approach to the start line since they didn't reset it. I called the Race Committee and asked when there was a couple of minute break in the starting sequence (it is a pursuit race so they stagger the start) so that I could heave 400' of chain and move to windward again. When they gave me the green light we started to lift, but then S/Y Koo started to bear down on us with a vengeance! They were hollering and blowing the horn for us to move, but I guess they didn't notice the little black ball suspended on the bow!! Even the race committee called to tell me to back up, to which I replied "I'm ANCHORED". Anyhow no scratched paint, but my mate could have handed a business card to them as they passed.

Having front row seats is so exciting!

Would love to see more photos if you have the chance!!

Thanks for sharing your fun!!!