The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta cancelled due to fear of possible COVID developments
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (January 28, 2021) On Monday January 25th, organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta published its plans for the 41st edition of this annual event, eliminating the parties and social gatherings from this year’s event format and focusing on hosting the 4 days of world class racing, as it is first […]
The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, launches ‘Safe Harbor’ concept scheduled for March 4 – 7, 2021.
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (January 25, 2021) January 19, 2021 – Simpson Bay, St Maarten – The organizers of the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta reassure sailors world-wide that plans are still moving forward for the Regatta to take place from March 4- 7 on the Caribbean island of St Maarten. Although the future course of […]
Organizers Navigating Forward with plans for the upcoming 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (November 9, 2020) The future course of the Covid-19 pandemic is far from clear, however the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation and the Government of St. Maarten are confident to host the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta taking place March 4 – 7, 2021. Relying on implementing proper protocols and […]
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2021 promoted at Sunsail’s first ever Virtual Boat Show
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (October 19, 2020) Special thanks to Sunsail a longtime partner to the event for allowing us to partner with you for your first ever Virtual Boat Show! It provided the Regatta with a platform to announce they are under way with plans for the 2021 event. The St. Maarten Tourism Department […]
That’s A Wrap! X-402 MYXY and Leopard 45 Spellbound Earn Most Worthy Performance Honors to Conclude 40th Anniversary Edition of The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 8, 2020) After four sensational days of racing, parties and entertainment—and some of the closest competition ever seen in the long history of this storied Caribbean event—the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta concluded today in the same fine fashion with which it started, […]
Moving Day! The Fleet Jockeys for Podium Positions on Penultimate Day of Racing in 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 7, 2020): There comes a point in every regatta, after several races have been recorded and the top contenders have begun to establish their supremacy, when the competition becomes especially critical. For the crews jockeying for the podium, it’s time to put it on the line and make their move, hopefully […]
40th Anniversary St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Saturday March 7 – GREEN ENERGY: From New Emerging Sounds to Reggae Legends
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 40 years strong and it just keeps getting better. Four days of world-class racing with some of the world’s most seasoned sailors, from more than 35 countries, sailing Maxis, Monohulls and Performance Multihulls to holiday-makers on chartered Bareboats and live-aboard families cruising the Caribbean. Crystal clear waters and cooling northeast trade winds give the pristine conditions […]
Local Knowledge Leads the Way on Classic Round-the-Island Race in 40th Anniversary St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 6, 2020): It’s an annual highlight not only of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, but of the entire Caribbean yacht-racing circuit. The point-to-point round-St. Maarten race has something for everything: challenging currents and geographical features; wildly varying wind speeds and directions; inshore and offshore seaways; and this year, 148 competing yachts, […]
With Ideal Champagne-Sailing Conditions, the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Begins in Spectacular Fashion
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 5, 2020): On a picture-perfect day for yacht racing, with bright sunshine and 14- to- 20-knot easterly tradewinds coursing over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta commenced today with a pair of races for all competitors in the racing, bareboat […]
Let the Games Begin! With 149 Entrants, the 40th Anniversary Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Is Ready to Set Sail
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (March 4, 2020): The practice sails are over, the crews have assembled on the island from all around the globe. The race committee has made final preparations, the army of volunteers all have their assignments. Registration is complete, the media know when and where to board the press boats. In the race village at Port […]
