With Ideal Champagne-Sailing Conditions, the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Begins in Spectacular Fashion
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 5, 2020): On a picture-perfect day for yacht racing, with bright sunshine and 14- to- 20-knot easterly tradewinds coursing over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta commenced today with a pair of races for all competitors in the racing, bareboat […]
Let the Games Begin! With 149 Entrants, the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Is Ready to Set Sail
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 4, 2020): The practice sails are over, the crews have assembled on the island from all around the globe. The race committee has made final preparations, the army of volunteers all have their assignments. Registration is complete, the media know when and where to board the press boats. In the race village at Port […]
40th Anniversary St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Schedule for Wednesday March 4th
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 40 years strong and it just keeps getting better. Four days of world-class racing with some of the world’s most seasoned sailors, from more than 35 countries, sailing Maxis, Monohulls and Performance Multihulls to holiday-makers on chartered Bareboats and live-aboard families cruising the Caribbean. Crystal clear waters and cooling northeast trade winds give the pristine […]
PUB QUIZ NIGHT
On Tuesday 3 March The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is hosting a special edition of their monthly Pub Quiz at the Regatta Village, Yacht Club Port de Plaisance! We will have live music, food stands and nice prizes. Walk-in at 6:30pm, Pub Quiz will start at 7pm Cost is $20 per team Minimum 3 and […]
Logistic support from local businesses during the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The 40th St Maarten Heineken Regatta is taking place from March 5 – 8, 2020 and receiving much support from local businesses. Including Winair, who donated a number of office containers to use at the Regatta Village and future regattas. Regatta Organizers are grateful for the support as logistics have been complicated after hurricane Irma. This […]
Calling All Cruisers! The Island Time Class is the Coolest, Mellowest Way to Sail the 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten: February 24th, 2020 The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is well-known among racing sailors for its close and intense competition. But the 40th Anniversary Edition of the event, scheduled for March 5-8, is also an island-wide festival of sailing, parties, and music. And if you’re a cruising sailor visiting the islands, the best […]
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club organizes a special Pub Quiz night at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Village on Tuesday 3 March, 2020!
On Tuesday 3 March The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is hosting a special edition of their monthly Pub Quiz at the Regatta Village, Yacht Club Port de Plaisance! We will have live music, food stands, and nice prizes. Walk-in at 6:30 pm, Pub Quiz will start at 7 pm Cost is $20 per team Minimum […]
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Gill Technical Gear offers up UV 50 Protection
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten –February 13th, 2020 Gill has been a technical partner of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for many years, and their 2020 collection offers up the finest of UV protection, which means sailors and non-sailors alike can stay protected both on and off the water. Gill, which has been in the Technical […]
The CSA Rating Rule: How an Expert Team of Measurers and Race Officers Level the Playing Field for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten: From the earliest beginnings of yacht racing, one of the most controversial aspects has been the creation and implementation of rating rules. The idea behind rating rules is to “level the playing field” by handicapping the fleet so a wide variety of yachts can compete fairly and equitably with one another. Elsewhere […]
Asher Otto & Itchy Feet to Perform for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Antiguan songstress and band Asher Otto & Itchy Feet have confirmed their performance for the 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta this coming March. The band is set to take the stage on Friday, March 6th, 2020, and is joined by a stellar Caribbean line-up for the night. The venue, the Regatta Village, is located at […]
