St. Maarten / St. Martin Sailing Blog

St. Maarten has one of the most active sailing communities of the Caribbean. Sailing charters or tours can be booked here year round, but many sail in with their own ship. Around the Simpson Bay Lagoon, one finds a variety of marinas, services and restaurants with dinghy harbors for hungry and thirsty sailors. Most famous are St. Maarten sailing events like the annual Heineken Regatta and the Caribbean Multihull Challenge. Let us keep you in the loop with this blog!

January 9, 2025

A Firework Show in Simpson Bay Lagoon this Thursday, January 9 at 10 PM

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten –  The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with key partners IGY Marinas, Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, Palapa Marina, Skyport marina, Port St. Maarten Group and the Simpson Bay Fireworks Association, is again

January 3, 2025

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Launches Ultimate Regatta Experience Site

The Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta is excited to launch a new website where sailors, fans, and families can now design their ultimate Regatta experience.   The platform offers accommodations, spectator boat tickets and exclusive packages, making it easier than ever

December 30, 2024

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Anguilla and Prickly Pear Island Day Excursion

  Out of the many things to do, this week we highlight Anguilla and Prickly Pear Island Day Excursion with Eagle Tours. You will have a full day of sailing, the first stop is Prickly Pear Island where you can

December 21, 2024

Visit St Maarten / St Martin Photo of the Week: St. Maarten Megayacht Season Starts

Megayacht season is starting! This weeks’ photo of the week contains an impressive sight of megayachts moored at Dock Maarten. You might pass them by when spending a St. Maarten day on a cruise.   Brand new Philipsburg marina Dock

December 18, 2024

St. Maarten / St. Martin Ranks as Top Caribbean Kitesurfing Spot

From A Sailing to Top Kitesurfing Destination   As a leading Caribbean sailing and water activity destination, it will not be a surprise to many new types of wind driven water recreation have hit St. Maarten beaches. Kitesurfing or kiteboarding