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 12, 2024
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
February 5, 2024
The CMC Challenge The annual St. Maarten Caribbean Multihull Challenge (CMC) 2024 kicked off this week, one of St. Maarten’s key annual events. Amongst growth to more participating multihull ships, the Caribbean Multihull Challenge is also seeing a trend towards
January 31, 2024
Region Prepares for St. Maarten Caribbean Multihull Challenge The Caribbean is preparing for the Thursday start of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge, St. Maarten’s second biggest and most prestigious sailing contest after the annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Every night, bands
January 31, 2024
Thrill Seeking Adventures Are you the type of tourist that loves a challenge? Then St. Maarten / St. Martin is the place for you. Here are some unbeatable experiences for thrill seekers on (and right off) island.
January 29, 2024
January 26, 2024 – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – This February 29 – March 3, 2024, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta celebrates 44 years of “Serious Fun!” through multiple generations of sailing. As the flagship annual event for the island’s
January 23, 2024
A Successful Multiclass Regatta The Sint Maarten Yacht Club hosted the Grant Thornton Multiclass over the weekend of January 20 – 21, 2024. With a large fleet of 38 boats amongst four Caribbean sailing clubs. The regatta was
January 11, 2024
JOIN THE HEINEKEN REGATTA VOLUNTEER TEAM 2024 SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) – The sails are set, and the sea is calling! We are thrilled to announce the 44th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and we need your spirited
December 13, 2023
The 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships came alive on Thursday December 7th, with 43 riders from across the Caribbean. The event showcases the thrilling sport of foilboarding, gaining popularity globally, and introduces wingfoiling. Wingfoiling, particularly popular among youth, features a
December 6, 2023
If you are a true sailor, there is little chance you have not sailed in the Caribbean as yet. Within the Caribbean, St. Maarten is its renowned sailing center – set sail and come join us at the following
December 5, 2023
Emmy nominated hit series “Below Deck” providing a glimpse into the world of mega yachts, of course had to visit St. Maarten as mega yacht and island hopping hub. It did so not for one season, but for two, including its
