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!

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

January 5, 2026

Activity of the Week: Sail with Private Yacht Charters

Set sail in style with Private Yacht Charter and discover the beauty of the Caribbean aboard their luxury sail catamarans. From fun-filled day trips to dreamy week-long escapes, every charter is fully personalized to create an unforgettable experience on the

November 24, 2025

Activity of the Week: Sint Maarten Yacht Club

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club & Sailing School is dedicated to promoting sailing on Sint Maarten through a wide range of engaging activities. They organize exciting races and regattas open to both members and non-members, while also offering group and

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