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!

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club activities

February 26, 2024

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Sint Maarten Yacht Club

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

St. Maarten Sea Rescue Foundation Boat

February 25, 2024

All At Sea

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.

Sint Maarten Yacht Club racing team sailing boats

February 22, 2024

32nd Sailing Week of Schoelcher in Martinique

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

The Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally presented by the St Maarten Yacht Club

February 22, 2024

Sail Magazine: The Caribbean Multihull Challenge

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

Sunset Sail on a catamaran

February 22, 2024

Water World

    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.

IGY Marinas

February 20, 2024

IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol organizes Superyacht Captains Symposium

IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol in Sint Maarten will host a Superyacht Captains Symposium, “Preparing for the Med 2024”, on Tuesday 20th February.   An exclusive gathering tailored for superyacht captains and senior crew members, this Mediterranean-centric event offers

Dive Sint Maarten located in bobby marina for activity of the week

February 19, 2024

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Dive Sint Maarten

Let’s Go Diving     Out of the many things to do on St. Maarten / St. Martin, this week we highlight Dive Sint Maarten.   Explore the island’s unique dive sites. Dive Sint Maarten is a professional dive center

Heineken Regatta

February 16, 2024

Sustaining a Legacy: Over 100 Boats Registered for 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

  February 15, 2024 – Simpson Bay – The 44th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, February 29 – March 3, will be celebrating key values of sustainability and innovation, and has attracted teams with similar values. Over 100 international boats, 110

IGY Marinas

February 14, 2024

St. Maarten shipyard services are a game changer for superyacht owners.

In-water works are revolutionizing the way superyacht owners and captains approach shipyard services, resulting in substantial cost savings, greater control and reduced time being spent in the yard.   Nobody wants their yacht out of the water longer than necessary,

Maho Beach St. Maarten Plane Experience

February 12, 2024

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO GO TO ST. MAARTEN?

The Best Months to Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin     A question often asked is when it is the best time to plan a holiday to St. Maarten / St. Martin. Our first answer would be: it does