Volvo Fleet Returns to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
December 12, 2022 — Simpson Bay — With just months to go before the start of the 43rd edition of the St Maarten Heineken Regatta, many race teams are now finalizing their arrangements to attend this bucket-list event. Breaking news from the Volvo fleet confirms that at least three VO65s will be taking part in […]
Small boats, big talent at st. maarten heineken regatta
December 2, 2022 — Simpson Bay — The 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta takes place from March 2-5 2023, with four adrenalin and fun-filled days of multi-class racing out of Simpson Bay. Hundreds of international sailors and their racing yachts have already ear-marked this bucket-list event in their diaries, eagerly anticipating the well-organized and varied racing […]
Bucket-list Boats to Race at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
November 4, 2022 — Simpson Bay — From March 2-5, 2023, hundreds of international sailors and their racing yachts will gather in Simpson Bay for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Renowned for the “Serious Fun,” the regatta attracts the best of the best and some of the bucket-list boats are now available for team […]
Bucket List Check: Registration for 2023 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Now Open!
Bucket List Check: St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2023 Now Open for Registration! September 22, 2022 — Simpson Bay — From Maxis to fierce sports boats, friendly to professional crews, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is on everyone’s bucket list. And the first step in checking it off is registration – which is now open for […]
Behind the Scenes at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 9, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten —The sustainable bar has been packed up and stored for next year, iconic green Heineken bottles are on their way to recycling, and teams are already heading back home by air and sail. After some time for recovery from an epic 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, we […]
Rounding Up the Final Day at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 6, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — A dark cloud descended over Simpson Bay, right on time for the race start of the 4th and final day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta; but that didn’t put a damper on the fleet. Squalls ultimately bookended race start and finish, making Mother Nature a […]
Too Hot to Handle: Day 3 at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 5, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — The penultimate day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta brought on the breeze and some serious action on the water. When you see reefed mainsails throughout the fleet during the starting sequence, you know the day is going to be a big one! On the first […]
Small Boats Make a Big Splash Around the Island at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 4, 2022 — Simpson Bay — Day two of racing at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta certainly didn’t disappoint, as a majority of the fleet enjoyed the favored Round the Island Race. From Diam 24s to a 100-ft Maxi yacht, all teams found great challenge and reward in this 30+ NM course around St. […]
Dynamic Dancers Day 1 at St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 3, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — It’s finally showtime at the 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta with a stellar opening act for the first day of racing. All classes went on one long race course today — splitting the fleets — with big boats and sport boats heading east to St. Barths, […]
Getting into Sequence at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 2, 2022 — Simpson Bay, St. Maarten — The fleet are already jumping the gun and getting their race on during an intense training day for the 42nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, which officially starts Thursday, March 3, 2022. Teams eager to get out on the water descended into Port de Plaisance in the […]
