The volunteers are ready for the 18th Cata Cup!

In one week, about 50 F18s will set sail in the 18th edition of the Saint-Barth Cata Cup, organized by the St. Barth Multihulls association. For four days, from November 19 to 22, the two-person crews will battle it out on the island’s waters as they vie for victory in one of the various regattas on the schedule, including the famous round-the-island race—always grueling and highly competitive! The shipping containers carrying the F18 catamarans arrived on the island on Monday, November 9. All that’s left to do is unload them!
While we wait to see whether the defending champions, Henri Demesmaeker and Rasmus Rosengren (on 97 TP Services in 2025), will manage to retain their title or if it will be snatched away by a daring crew, the volunteers who will be on duty throughout the competition are already fully prepared. Fortunately, because without them, it would be impossible to ensure the smooth running of an internationally recognized event. This is due not only to the quality of its organization but also—and above all—to its exceptionally high-caliber field of competitors and the unique setting provided by the waters of Saint Barthélemy.
And then there’s everything that happens at sea and on land before and during the regattas, as well as the evening events that punctuate each day of the Cata Cup. These events will take place at Gypsea Beach in Saint-Jean on November 20, 21, and 22, starting at 9 p.m. Admission is always free, so everyone is welcome. The events will feature concerts and performances, all imbued with the festive and athletic spirit unique to the event.