For some time now, the Saint Barth Yacht Club (SBYC) has wanted to replace its fleet, but has not been able to afford such an undertaking. However, the organizers of the last St Barth Bucket put the SBYC in contact with Camper & Nicholsons, an American company who has been designing and building yachts for over 230 years. Camper & Nicholsons, who wishes to establish their company on the island, financed the purchase of 12 new Vanguard boats for the SBYC. Classes are now underway, with 25 registered children participating. In addition, two new instructors from Breton were present for the opening of this year's season. SBYC is hoping to undertake a project in which young, underprivileged American students can take sailing classes and sail in the island's waters - a project that may be partly financed by Camper & Nicholson.