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!
February 29, 2024
PORT ST. MAARTEN – The Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) would like to advise motorists in connection with the 44th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta activities that begun on February 29 to March 3, in addition to the
February 29, 2024
The 44th edition of the Heineken Regatta has started today. From now on it is 4 days of world class racing and “Serious Fun!”. The races will start between 9:30-10:25 a.m. every day and they can be followed at
February 29, 2024
February 28, 2024 – Simpson Bay – Over 110 boats have registered for the 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta from over 20 countries around the world – as far as South Africa and Australia! Teams gathered at the St. Maarten
February 29, 2024
Where world-class regattas meet inclusive programs, St. Maarten/St. Martin is every sailor’s dream destination. By Dolein van de Loo Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the beautiful island of St. Maarten/St. Martin has long
February 26, 2024
On Sunday, March 25th, thirteen teams split into two fleets to race in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Warm Up. In the first fleet, the Diam Fleet, nine teams battled it out, with five teams from Texas and four local
February 26, 2024
Out of the many things to do on St. Maarten / St. Martin, this week we highlight the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. SMYC promotes sailing and Youth Sailing on the beautiful and sunny island of Sint Maarten! This
February 25, 2024
Coming together to care for the island’s water hub. By Alita Singh In 1980, a group of dedicated individuals with a passion for the ocean and a commitment to saving lives came together to establish the St.
February 22, 2024
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) – The Sint Maarten Yacht Club racing team participated in the 32nd sailing week of Schoelcher. With over a hundred boats competing from Canada, Corsica, St Barts, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, Guadeloupe, and Martinique it was
February 22, 2024
The 2024 Caribbean Multihull Challenge (CMC) spans now four days and adds news stops around St. Maarten & St. Barths. At the same time an environmental upgrade is an important component. The events has paired with a charter company and
February 22, 2024
St. Maarten/St. Martin offers an array of aquatic pursuits, inviting all to experience unforgettable adventures on, above, and under the waves. Written by D.A. Robin Tucked away into the Caribbean’s bright blue seas, St. Maarten/St.