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!

March 24, 2026

Sint Maarten Yacht Club: A Dream Destination for Sailors

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) is a vibrant hub for local sailors and a home away from home for visiting yachtsmen and boating enthusiasts. Whether you’re racing, cruising, or learning to sail, it’s the place to experience the island’s

Helicopter view of boats sailing in the st maarten Heineken Regatta 2026

March 13, 2026

Photo Of The Week: Regatta Sets Sail

This week’s picture of the week by Amy is a beautiful aerial photo of the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, taken on friday March 6. From the distance in between of the competitors you can tell the

Heineken Regatta Simpson Bay bridge opening times 2026 poster

March 5, 2026

HEINEKEN REGATTA BRIDGE OPENING TIMES

Today, March 5th, is the first official racing day of the St Maarten Heineken Regatta 2026.   From today until Sunday, March 8th, the Simpson Bay Bridge next to the St Maarten Yacht Club will have additional operating hours because

poster visit announcement activity of the week: tango bubbly sunset sail

February 23, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of the Week: The Tango Bubbly Sunset Sail

Set sail on a Tango Bubbly Sunset Sail with Aqua Mania Adventures and soak in the breathtaking views along the coast! Departing from the Simpson Bay Resort boardwalk in St. Maarten, the journey takes you past Simpson Bay, Mullet Bay,

January 8, 2026

2026 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Ready to Showcase Exciting Entries

With registration opening soon, anticipation is building for the 2026 Caribbean Multihull Challenge, taking place January 28 to February 1 in St. Maarten. As the Caribbean’s only multihull-specific regatta, the CMC continues to draw a compelling mix of returning teams

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