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For the first time, the regatta, which has always been for monohulls, will include big catamarans. Capsizing could be an issue.

Greg and Todd Slyngstad are racing in different boats but are scheduled to compete in the same class at Les Voiles de St. Barth. Don’t...

Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is a combination of high-end fun on shore and drama on the water.

It’s complicated and difficult, but they keep coming back because, said one, ‘it’s the hardest.’

Now in its third season, the series has attracted more teams, more races and the competition has become more intense.

It’s a challenging race at a stunning location that draws some of the best sailors in the world.

The regatta uses the coastline, satellite islands, rock outcroppings and buoys to create serpentine courses.

Smaller vessels with two-man crews are competing for the first time. But, thanks to their use of autopilot, they can’t win the top trophy.