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Heineken Regatta, sailing competition St Maarten

March 6, 2023

DAY 3: INTENSE RACING AROUND THE ISLAND AT THE 43RD ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA

DAY 3 ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA   The 3rth day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta revolved about the most famous race of the event, the “around the island race”. Normally, the around the island race would be on Friday,

Ketchup boat guy, sailing accident, Elvis Francois

March 6, 2023

ABCNEWS: MAN WHO SURVIVED ON SEA FOR WEEKS ON KETCHUP SPEAKS OUT

REMARKABLE SAILING STORY   Elvis Francoise, a 47 year old Dominican man, was repairing his boat in a port of St Maarten when all of a sudden the weather changed and he drifted afloat. A total of 24 days passed

St Maarten Heineken Regatta, sailing race, event

March 6, 2023

DAY 2: THE NEXT GENERATION TAKES THE LEAD AT THE 43RD ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA

DAY 2 ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA   At the second day of the Heineken Regatta, the race has been in full motion. Most sailors had crossed over to the French side. Not only was there happening a lot on the

La Saint-Martinoise run, females only, Marigot

March 6, 2023

FAXINFO: SEE YOU ON MARCH 11 FOR “LA SAINT-MARTINOISE”, A 100% FEMALE RACE AND WALK!

GIRL POWER   On March 11, the 11th edition of “La Saint-Martinoise will take place on the French side of the island. The run is organized by Avenir Sportif Club de Saint-Martin and will be a 100% feminine. Participants can

SXM DOET, voluntary event, St Marteen

March 6, 2023

SOUALIGA NEWSDAY: SXM DOET ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

REGISTRATION FOR VOLUNTEERS NOW OPEN   On March 10 and 11, the 9th edition of SXM DOET, one of the biggest volunteer initiatives of the island, will take place once again. The teams of coordinators are actively trying to stimulate