Meanwhile… in St Barth (press round-up)
This week, sport is very much in the spotlight in Saint-Barthélemy, with a number of events that have caught our attention… but that’s not all.
Le Vent Neighbourhood Festival: on Sunday morning, walkers and runners set off at first light from the Plateau de l’Ajoe in Lorient for the Le Vent cross-country race. Alexis Wozniak won the men’s race, and Gwendoline Thomas the women’s.
Le Journal de Saint-Barthélemy
Something the locals had been waiting for for a long time: the reopening of the territorial stadium, which finally took place officially last Friday. A new pitch and a brand-new running track are once again ready to welcome sportspeople of all levels. An opening night was held with the island’s main sports associations, as well as representatives from the sports department and the Maison des Associations.
Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy
On Sunday 25 October, the third swimming relay race featuring an ‘Australian-style’ start will get underway on Saint-Jean beach. This event, organised by Saint-Barth Triathlon, is being held in partnership with the League Against Cancer as part of the national ‘Pink October’ campaign.
An ‘Australian-style’ race is a format in which, at the end of each lap, the last swimmer (or team) is eliminated. The number of competitors is thus reduced until the final, which determines the winner.
Le Journal de Saint-Barthélemy
Good news for the media sector, and particularly the local press: the News de St Barth is back (tanned, rested and ready to keep you informed), resuming publication on Monday 19 October.
The News de St Barth
A design competition has been launched for the 4th edition of the Imperial Moto Surf Competition, which will take place next February. Anyone can take part and design the official 2027 visual, provided it features the famous Lorient surf hut. The winner will receive a prize, and the chosen design will feature on the official posters and merchandise. Enter before 1 November at caitlin@imperialmoto.com
Le Journal de Saint-Barthélemy
Petites Toques Competition: as part of the 2026 Saint-Barth Gourmet Festival, a competition is being organised exclusively for young chefs. Aspiring young chefs will be asked to create a pastry based on the theme of chocolate or fruit purée. The best creation will win the ‘Petite Toque Saint-Barth’ Trophy. So do come along to Rockefeller Square in Gustavia on Saturday 14 November for the results. Entries close on 4 November at info@saintbarth-tourisme.com (please note that places are limited).
Saint-Barth Tourisme
