The Big Picture: Team Asterias + Some Guy

March 15, 2023

At the Heineken St. Maarten Regatta last week, this crew of only four guys from Royal Vancouver YC – Hart Buck, Michael Vermette, John Sandrelli, and Chris Ramsay – had a stellar performance placing third in Bareboat 1. Three of the four had never even raced before. The fifth person in the photo (with cigar) is apparently a musician/blogger from Estonia who jumped aboard for the final race and fit in perfectly.

The photo was taken by Canadian Yachting Associate Editor Allegra Smith-Herriott on (delightful) assignment.

Pics & Letters | Featured

POTW: Classic Perfection

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Racing | Featured

Sailing Shorts: J105 Women, Rossi Milev, Opti Canadians

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Pics & Letters

POTW: The Wedding Regatta

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Pics & Letters | Featured

Personal Page: Why Do We Enjoy Sailing So Much?

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Racing

Racing in Paradise: Young Canadian Crew Takes on Heineken Regatta 2025 Aboard Bella J

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News & Events

Caribbean Circuit: The Wailers Head to the Heineken Regatta

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