Multihulls Steal the Show at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 24, 2023 — Simpson Bay — Whether you have one, two or three hulls, there is plenty of opportunity to shine at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. While the Volvo fleet racing so close to shore always captures big attention, it was the Multihulls that really turned heads at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken […]
Wrap Up: Friendly & Fierce Competition at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 5, 2023 — Simpson Bay — Sun-tanned, grinning and on that post-racing ‘high’ from a successful regatta, the competitors, families and friends at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are now packing up their kit and preparing themselves to leave the Regatta Village at Port de Plaisance. For some, it’s time to prep their yachts […]
Day 4: Down to the Last Race at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 5, 2023 — Simpson Bay — It was another sunny Sunday in St. Maarten for the final day’s racing at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. With slightly lighter winds forecasted, PRO Mark Townsend set two courses for most of the fleet. Tension was high, with many boats counting on getting good results on […]
Day 2: The Next Generation Takes the Lead at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 3, 2023 — Simpson Bay — The presence of more than 1000 competitors plus families, friends and supporters at the 43rd St Maarten Heineken Regatta is creating a stir not only onshore, but also on the water, as today’s racing took most of the sailors over to the French side of the island. With […]
Day 1: Catching the Breeze at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
March 2, 2023 — Simpson Bay — After several days of preparation, the first race day at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta saw the competitors streaming out through the lifting bridge into the open waters of Simpson Bay. With two separate course areas set, the fleet split left or right to rendezvous within […]