Heineken Launches New Bottle for the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation, ILTT and Heineken® are proud to announce the launch of the exclusive, 2019 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta limited edition bottles. The new packaging is designed especially for the friendly island of St Maarten and this... read more
Caribbean Queen Alison Hinds to perform at the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
As famous for its legendary parties as its world-class racing, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has today announced its musical headline act for Friday March 1, 2019– The Caribbean Queen, Alison Hinds. St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Production Director, John Leone,... read more
Join our team for the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta!
The St Maarten Heineken Regatta is looking for volunteers to assist with the preparations and execution of the 39th edition of this annual event taking place February 28 – March 3, 2019. Every year approximately 150 volunteers assist in putting together this... read more
Nicole Baummer winner of the full St. Maarten Heineken Regatta experience!
Congratulations, to Nicole Baummer the winner of the Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in cooperation with the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Contest! Nicole receives a full Caribbean experience on St. Maarten: a week stay at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort and the total St.... read more
Win a full St. Maarten Heineken Regatta experience!
As one of the loyal supporting hotels Divi Little Bay Beach Resort collaborated with the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and launched a Social Media Contest with a chance to win a week long stay at the luxurious Divi Little Bay Resort during the 39th St Maarten Heineken... read more
Kick off: Annual Regatta Art Competition 2019
Last week, all Dutch schools and after schools received an assignment package to participate during the 20th Annual Regatta Art Competition. This Art Competition is open for all children between 4-18 years old. Contestants are divided in five age groups. Each group... read more
New two-handed class for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Now in its 39th year, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta celebrates world-class racing over four days, with some of the most seasoned sailors, from countries all over the globe. This year there will be a new class specifically for boats crewed by two people to offer... read more
Container transport partner CMA CGM is happy to announce special rates during the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Our container transport partner CMA CGM is happy to announce special rates to all St. Maarten Heineken Regatta competitors to ship their boats and/or boat supplies from their home port to St. Maarten. Please be aware that St. Maarten is a duty-free port, which saves... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta appoints ADPR as new global PR agency
Communications agency, ADPR, announces it has won a competitive pitch to represent the world-renowned annual Caribbean sailing race, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Now in its 39th year, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta celebrates world-class racing with some of the... read more
Serious fun racing & serious fun parties!
Come and join for some Serious fun Racing and Parties to the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2019 Serious fun racing The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is four amazing days of world-class racing in idyllic conditions appealing to a broad range... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta announces the 2019 Heineken Regatta Village Venue
The organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are proud to announce, that the 2019 39th edition will be held at the Princess Port de Plaisance Resort, Casino and the Yacht Club. In addition to its central, secure and convenient location, the Yacht Club Port de... read more
Organizers add an additional day of Serious Fun to the 39th St Maarten Heineken Regatta!
Four days of world-class racing and four nights of top-notch entertainment during the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now the agenda for February 28 – March 3, 2019! Regatta organizers have decided to add an extra day to this world-renowned event, responding to... read more
2018 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta raises $ 16,860.00 for charity with Real Auto Suzuki Car raffle
Real Auto SXM sponsored a brand-new 2018 Suzuki to raffle amongst the Regatta visitors, supporting the Serious Fundraiser of the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, held from March 1 – 4, 2018. Raffle tickets were sold to all Regatta visitors for $ 10 a ticket, with... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta – Serious Fundraiser of US$ 75,000.00!
It’s been more than a month since the world-class sailing and music event, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta took over the island of St. Maarten. The 38th edition of this annual event was dedicated to raise funds for hurricane relief projects around the island. The... read more
St. Maarten Strong: Premier Caribbean Regatta Satisfies Hundreds of Competitors
The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta wrapped up on Sunday, March 4 with hundreds of sailors gathering at the event’s “Regatta Village” at Princess Port de Plaisance in St. Maarten to celebrate victors in the event’s 16 classes. Ever since Hurricane Irma hit the... read more
Winners take to the Stage
A burst of breeze from the west made for a spectacular grand finale of racing at the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and with lead positions still up for grabs in several classes, many teams were eager to make their final claims on class victories. To capitalize on... read more
Light Air but Lots of Competition
It is game on for competitors going into tomorrow’s final day of racing at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with many class leaders holding onto their positions by just a thread. Punctuated with abnormally light breeze today, the 100-boat fleet took to the water for... read more
Setting the Stage for a Competitive Weekend
It was a fun but challenging day of racing for the 100-boat fleet at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The light breeze and tricky conditions resulted in only the Maxi, Offshore Racing and Multihull Classes completing the regatta’s famed 26-mile around the island... read more
The Battle Begins with Today’s Gill Commodore’s Cup
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta started with a bang today, with 68 of the 100 teams taking to the water for the event’s separately scored Gill Commodore’s Cup. In light but consistent breeze, Maxi, Ocean Racing, CSA and Bareboat Classes set out on a series of... read more
Full St. Maarten Heineken Regatta schedule
Join us all day during the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for some serious fun! Thursday March 1, 2018 GILL COMMODORE’S CUP 14:00h – 01:00h Regatta Village open @ Port de Plaisance Live music from 15:00 – 17:00 17:00h – 01:00h Green Sensation Party @ Port de Plaisance... read more
Official Regatta Press Conference
A friendly reminder to join us this evening for the Regatta Press Conference, held at 6PM at the Mélange Restaurant (across from the Regatta Village and next to the Port de Port de Plaisance Casino). Come for great conversation with participating sailors and officials... read more
Over 100 World-Class Teams Set to Compete
The excitement on the docks and bustling through the streets of Simpson Bay is palpable as competitors make final preparations for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, which kicks off tomorrow. Despite the island of St. Maarten still being in recovery mode... read more
Join us in our fully-catered Regatta Village!
In the official count-down to the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, the new Regatta Village concept at our hosting sponsor Port de Plaisance has been finalized. The Regatta Village will bring together in one place all the essentials of a great regatta venue: docking,... read more
Coca-Cola contributes to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The St. Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation is pleased to announce Coca-Cola as a contributing participant in the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Following the devastation resulting from the 2017 hurricane season, the regatta committee not only decided to stay... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Receives Overwhelming Support from its Sponsors
With the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta kicking off in less than 10 days, the Regatta Organizers took a moment to recognize all long-standing partners and welcome those new to the event, at a Sponsor Party last week for their ongoing and immense support. Now more... read more
Complimentary Heineken-70’s BAG for all competitors of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta have teamed up with 70’s BAG, an American-Dutch company which focusses on designing fashionable and foldable shopping bags to encourage people to stop using single-use plastic bags, and to shop responsibly.... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Announces Party Venue, Artists and Post-Irma Fundraising Efforts
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is ready to start! Despite the challenges that Hurricane Irma brought to Sint Maarten a few months ago, in just a few short weeks, the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will be in full swing. The Regatta, known as the largest warm... read more
Over 60 Winners in the Regatta Art Competition
On Sunday February 11th, the prize giving ceremony of the 19th annual St. Maarten Regatta Art Competition was held. Over 60 winners gathered at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club for the ceremony. The judges were astonished by all the talented artworks and were able to hand... read more
Join the race action on the official St. Maarten Heineken Regatta spectator boat!
Get close to the action of the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and enjoy the best seats in the house. Go first class aboard the Golden Eagle Catamaran and feel like a real VIP. The official St. Maarten Heineken Regatta spectator boat will be sailing out on Saturday... read more
Pillar of Island Strength Prepares to Welcome International Fleet
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has been a Caribbean favorite for almost four decades, and this year’s 38th edition, scheduled for March 1-4, will prove no exception to the rule. Already, 74 boats representing 22 countries have registered to race in the island of... read more
Heineken Launches New Bottle for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Heineken® is launching the new packaging of the 2018 edition St. Maarten Heineken Regatta bottles designed specifically for the island of St Maarten. The new front label will be found on its iconic 25cl green bottle and commemorates their long-standing involvement... read more
Over 100 participants in the 6th St. Maarten Regatta Beach Clean-Up
This weekend, the St. Maarten Regatta organized the 6th annual Beach Clean-Up which took place at Kim Sha Beach. Over 100 children participated in the event, collecting over 450 kilos of garbage from the beach. The morning was filled with all kinds of activities from... read more
Carnival Legends Destra and 3 Cylinder to Perform at the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The line-up for the 2018 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is steadily being filled with top musical acts. Saturday, March 3rd, will feature Trinidad Carnival Legend Destra Garcia and the super exciting Antiguan Band 3 Cylinder. Both acts are well known to the island of... read more
Shaggy To Headline the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Concerts
The 38th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will take place from March 1-4, 2018 and promises a “Legendary Night” to close off the final evening. Organizers are proud to announce the return of Mr. Boombastic – International recording superstar: Shaggy – who... read more
The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Raises Funds for Local Foundations
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, organizers of the annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta have announced to use the Caribbean’s key maritime and cultural event to raise awareness and funds needed to rebuild the island of St. Maarten. The 38th edition will aim to raise... read more
Competition Builds in Countdown to 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
With less than 50 days before the start of the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta (March 1-4), the entry list is rapidly growing, and already 45 teams representing 13 countries are signed up to compete. The regatta has been a key event on the Caribbean race schedule... read more
2018 St. Maarten Regatta Beach Clean-Up to Take Place on Saturday January 27th
With the kick off of the new year, organizers of the St. Maarten Regatta are getting ready for the 6th Annual Beach Clean-Up. The Beach Clean-Up will take place on Saturday January 27th from 9 AM till 12 PM at Kim Sha Beach. Together with local youth, the Regatta... read more
Princess Port de Plaisance Hosting Sponsor for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was destined to be a special edition from the moment hurricane Irma hit the island on 6 September. The outpouring of support from the racing community has been overwhelming, and it was clear early on that camaraderie would be at... read more
The Regatta Art Competition has started!
The 2018 Regatta Art Competition has been kicked off. Organizers are calling on all St. Maarten children to get creative. The contest is open for all children between 4-18 years old. Contestants are divided in five age groups and each group has three different... read more
The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta – Early Momentum
In the countdown to the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, anticipation is building with a number of world-class maxi, multihull and monohull teams having signed up early to race. Scheduled for March 1-4, 2018 and staged out of the St. Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson... read more
The 2018 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is offering customized packages for Beach Cat competitors
The Beach Cat class, which has been reintroduced to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta in 2016, is open for entries again for the 2018 event. In order to help accommodate the special requirements of Beach Cat participants, the organizers have put together a variety of... read more
Free Concierge Service Guarantees Smooth Sailing for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Another year of serious fun and serious racing is on tap for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and the entire island of Saint Martin is working in overdrive to prepare for the event’s 38th edition, scheduled for March 1-4, 2018. In the wake of Hurricane Irma,... read more
Many charter options available for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Want to race in the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta but don’t have a boat? There are several options ranging from booking a single crew space on a race charter boat to full-service packages with flights, entry, and daily briefings included, or chartering a top-spec... read more
St. Maarten Marine Trades Association announces the launch of its website caribbeanyachtingupdate2017.com
As St. Maarten is getting back on its feet after the passage of Hurricane Irma, communication about what is open and available is very important for anybody interested in coming to the island. The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) has launched the website,... read more
Join the Heineken Ladies Sailing Team ‘Something Hot’ to raise money for St. Maarten
The Heineken Ladies Sailing Team ‘Something Hot’ is hosting a charity concert on October 18th at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam to raise money for St. Maarten. The funds will go towards rebuilding the island after Hurricane Irma decided to go right over it. The... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta still on for 2018!
As most of you will know, hurricane Irma left behind serious damage on the island of St. Martin, and the full recovery of the infrastructure and physical environment of the island will be a long and difficult process. But the people of St. Martin and Sint Maarten are... read more
Enter now for the 2018 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta!
Planning and preparations are well underway for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and the world’s largest warm water regatta continues to innovate and improve by responding to demand from competitors. In addition to the highly competitive and popular CSA monohull... read more
Curtain Call – St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Prize Giving Quotes from the boats and the inaugural Heineken Star Event. Over 3000 people gathered on Kim Sha Beach for the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Re-gatta Prize Giving Party. There was an electric atmosphere as the huge audience... read more
Mother Nature Smiles on St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
For the last day of racing at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Mother Nature smiled on the race course with exhilarating conditions to test the competitors. One race was completed by all classes and the Final Results can be viewed at:... read more
St. Maarten Sparkles Day 2 – St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
On the penultimate day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, the competitors enjoyed truly gorgeous conditions. Bright sunshine and 15-20 knots of trade winds with a rela-tively flat sea state. The CSA Classes raced outside Marigot Bay with the wind funnel-ing down the... read more
Record Run for SFS II St. Maarten Heineken Regatta – Round St. Maarten Race
On the first day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, 164 yachts experienced strong trade winds and four metre seas on the windward side of the island. The Round St. Maarten Race produced a new record, a full on foam up, and sailors grinning like Cheshire cats at the... read more
Competitive Start – Gill Commodore’s Cup Report
With two classes decided by countback and a third won by half a point, intense com-petitive racing was the order of the day for the Gill Commodore’s Cup. Pewter skies and a viscous rain squall preceded the start of racing. 20 knots of solid trade winds, with... read more
Big Breeze Forecast for 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is a hive of activity as competitors arrive for the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The racing action kicks off on March 2nd with the Gill Commodore’s Cup, a one-day windward leeward racing event, allowing sailors to prac-tice and... read more
Complimentary Heineken-70’s BAG for all competitors of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta have teamed up with 70’s BAG, an American-Dutch company which focusses on designing fashionable and foldable shopping bags to encourage people to stop using single-use plastic bags, and to shop responsibly.... read more
Another edition of “Boardwalk Market” to expand the Boardwalk activities during the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Regatta Organizers are again having an open air market for the 37th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. which takes place March 2 to 5, 2017. The “Boardwalk Market” is intended for the Philipsburg Beach Promenade venue on Friday March 3rd, and will extend... read more
Budget Marine Continues Support of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is just weeks away from the 37th edition and organizers at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club are actively finalizing the last details. With approximately 200 boats expected to race this coming year, the need for strong and supportive... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta; Recipe for Success
What it is like to take a bow on the big stage, in front of thousands of sailors, at the Caribbean’s biggest sailing regatta? Four of last year’s winning yacht skippers reveal how to win at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta... read more
Over 60 Winners at the Regatta Art Competition Prize Giving Ceremony
Students from all over Dutch St. Maarten came together on Sunday February 12th for the Regatta Art Competition prize giving ceremony which was held at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. With different assignments in every age category, many artworks were submitted and... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta makes significant steps to reduce the environmental impact of the event
The 37th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta confirms their participation in the Clean Regatta program from conservation organization Sailors for the Sea. The event has been a Clean Regatta member for many years and strives to minimize the impact the event has... read more
Island 92’s Official Regatta Photographer Denis McBriarty passes away
The St. Maarten Yacht Club & The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta are saddened to learn that photographer and regatta enthusiast Denis McBriarty has passed away earlier this week. Denis was an avid photographer and made St. Maarten a regular stop on his travels. Denis... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Announces Party Venues and Themes for 2017
The 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta continues to improve upon their winning formula and energetic vibe of hosting a world class sailing & music event. The entertainment and musical acts have been booked, the venues have been confirmed and the sailors are... read more
Regatta photographer Bob Grieser will be forever in our hearts
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta organization and the Sint Maarten Yacht Club extends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of photographer Bob Grieser. Bob was a member of the regatta family for more than 20 years. His enthusiasm for his work and the... read more
Grammy Award Winner Mýa confirmed for the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Another International artist has been booked for the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Grammy award winner Mýa is slated to be a special guest performer on Sunday, March 5th, 2017. The internationally known R&B singer and songwriter will perform on the island... read more
Yanmar sponsors new event for the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Innovation is the key to success and with that in mind, the race committee of the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has added a day to the already packed schedule of the event. Monday March 6th, 2017, is the date for the first edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Star... read more
Collie Buddz will perform at the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The line-up for the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is steadily being filled with top musical acts. Saturday, March 4th, will feature top Reggae Sensation Collie Buddz as the final performance of the evening on Kim Sha Beach in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten. This is the... read more
Feel like a VIP on the official St. Maarten Heineken Regatta spectator boat!
Get close to the action and feel the excitement of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta on the official spectator boat. The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta office is proud to offer its Special Guest Program on the Golden Eagle Catamaran on Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th... read more
Asher Otto & Itchyfeet to perform at the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has secured Antiguan musicians Asher Otto & Itchyfeet for the 37th edition. The performance marks the second time the band has performed for the event. Asher Otto first made her regatta debut in 2015 where she rocked the stage and... read more
2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Merchandise Available for Purchase
The 2017 official St. Maarten Heineken Regatta gear is now available island wide. The Regatta Office has partnered with Shipwreck Shops St. Maarten and Gill North America to once again produce both a cotton line and a technical line to satisfy a variety of regatta... read more
Over 100 participants in 5th Annual Regatta Beach Clean-up
The St. Maarten Regatta organized the 5th Annual Beach Clean-up which took place on Saturday January 14th 2017. With over 100 participants this Beach Clean Up was the biggest one in 5 years. The day began with a beach clean-up, including a treasure hunt, a quiz... read more
Postal Services St. Maarten issues 1st Personalized St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Stamp
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta organizers are pleased to announce Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. will issue its first ever set of postage stamps to mark the Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The issue period for the stamp for the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta – Tweaks and Changes
Paul Miller, Racing Director for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, spoke about the tweaks and changes to the 37th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, including free entry for the Gill Commodore’s Cup, sensational Beach Cat packages including very... read more
The St. Maarten Regatta Beach Clean-Up is this Saturday, January 14th, 2017.
St. Maarten Regatta organizers have announced the 5th edition of the Regatta Beach Clean-Up, to be held Saturday, January 14th from 9 AM until 1 PM at Kim Sha Beach in Simpson Bay. The clean-up is geared to create awareness amongst the island’s youth with regard to... read more
Boats available to race for the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Sailors still looking for a boat to race on during the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta have several options available to them. From tour operators that offer complete packages including airfare, boat rental, entry into the event and crew briefings, to charter... read more
Join the Regatta Art Competition
The St. Maarten Regatta Art Competition, a contest open to children between 4-18 years old is asking for the youth to get creative. Children will complete art assignments divided per school group and a professional jury will judge the art at the Sint Maarten Yacht... read more
2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Magazine
We are happy to announce the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Magazine! The official Regatta Magazine covers interviews with competitors, the Regatta Program, fun facts, an island map and much more. Next week, the magazines will be distributed all around St. Maarten.... read more
Offshore Passage Opportunities Sponsors Lottery Division
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Organizers are happy to announce a new initiative to help grow a long neglected segment of the Caribbean regatta competitors; the ex-racing, now live-aboard, cruiser. With sponsorship from Hank Schmitt, founder of “Offshore Passage... read more
The Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta Organizers thank the SHTA and Hotels for supporting the 2017 Regatta
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta organizers would like to say a special thank you to many of the island’s hotels for donating complimentary rooms for the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and are happy to announce the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association... read more
The 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta offering all-in packages for competitors
The Beach Cat class, reintroduced to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta in 2016, has generated a significant increase in interest for the current edition of the regatta. In order to help accommodate the special requirements of Beach Cat participants, the organizers have... read more
Legendary Chart Topping Band UB40 to perform at the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The 37th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will take place from March 2-5 2017 and promises a “Legendary Night” to close off the final evening. The organizers are proud to announce the Universal chart topping band UB40 has been confirmed as the headline act... read more
Gill confirms commitment to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta confirmed today that Gill North America has renewed its sponsorship to the event. The Gill Commodore’s Cup takes place on Thursday March 2nd, 2017 and serves as a warm up to the premier event, the 2017 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta.... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta organizers have teamed up with one of the islands premier hotels, Simpson Bay Resort & Marina, to offer an exclusive VIP package trip for two people. The contest runs from October 3rd through December 4th and the winner will be drawn... read more
New classes, more racing, and a new Trophy on offer at the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
With the publication of the Notice of Race for the 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, the organisers have announced new class options and more racing for competitors at the World’s largest warm-water regatta. Among the innovations for the 37th edition, 2-6 March 2017,... read more
St. Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation raises 1804 dollars for Sea Rescue
The St. Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation (SMYCRF) has raised 1804 dollars for the St. Maarten Sea Rescue Foundation (SSRF) during the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The SSRF offers assistance to sailors and mariners in need of help. With two vessels and a... read more
Spectacular Finale to St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The 36th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was a record breaking affair. 84 yachts competed in the Gill Commodore’s Cup, the largest entry in its ten year history and 193 boats participated in the three day St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, the largest... read more
Super Sunday
For the last day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Caribbean sunshine and 12 knots of warm south-easterly breeze, greeted the 193 teams taking part in the 36th edition of the regatta. Just one nerve jangling race was scheduled with all competitors enjoying... read more
Records Smashed in Round St. Maarten Race
The multihull and monohull records for the Round St. Maarten Race were shattered on the first day of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. 193 yachts set off on the 26 mile circumnavigation, with strong Trade Winds from the east, the magnificent fleet enjoyed a... read more
Record fleet for Gill Commodore’s Cup
The 10th edition of the Gill Commodore’s Cup featured a record entry of 84 boats for the stand alone event prior to the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The Gill Maxi Class was a fantastic sight, powering to windward in the big sea state of the Anguilla Channel,... read more
Ready for Lift Off!
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is buzzing with life as competitors arrive for the 36th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Registration opens today, with an estimated 2000 sailors from 32 different countries participating and many thousand more visitors arriving... read more
SHTA and Hotels show continuous support of the 2016 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
This year’s 36th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is nothing less than an island-wide effort. Besides the sponsors, countless volunteers and the numerous local organizations that offer their excellent services, the Regatta Organizers would like to say... read more
Sol sponsors St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Water taxi service for the 16th year
One of the most unique features of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is the long standing Sol Water taxi service which is free to all competitors racing in the event. This service which operates daily on all racing days has been sponsored by Sol petroleum for a... read more
Close racing predicted in tight classes for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
With the entry list nearing the 200 mark, organizers have confirmed that the regatta will have a strong range of participants. The scratch sheet reads like a who’s who of Caribbean sailing and competition is guaranteed to be one for the books. At present there are 169... read more
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Joins the 70s BAG Revolution!
The organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta have teamed up with 70’s BAG, an American-Dutch company which focusses on designing fashionable and foldable shopping bags to encourage people to stop using single-use plastic bags. During the regatta registration for... read more
The Official Captain Morgan to return to the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The world famous St. Maarten Heineken Regatta parties always bring out the crowds, and the 36th edition will be no different. With an incredible line up each night and AKON closing off the entire weekend, only one thing could make it better, the Captain! The official... read more
Sint Maarten Yacht Club to offer Sailors Lounge during the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is known for its variety of venue locations, allowing for sailors and regatta visitors to visit a large part of the island during this short weekend event. In order to give the sailors a gathering point, the event organizers have... read more
Slight change to the Friday evening Boardwalk schedule
It was previously announced that the Friday evening schedule would include a stage area in front of the St. Rose Arcade. Regatta organizers would like to advise the public that this stage is no longer in the schedule. The performance by Control Band is also no... read more
Supporting Sponsors provide a valuable contribution to the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta starts in just about a week, and the final details are being wrapped up. This includes finalizing contracts with sponsors as well as utilizing the services they offer to the event. From smaller car rental agencies to sunscreen, every... read more
First ever Apres Sail party for the 2016 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
As if four days of racing and four days of world class parties was not enough, the event organizers would like to announce that there will be an Après Sail party on Monday March 7th, 2016. This 5th night of regatta festivities will take place at Marina Royale on... read more
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta confirms a talent filled Friday night schedule
The regatta schedule has slowly been rolled out over the past few weeks and the final details have now been determined. The programme on March 4th is the fullest it has ever been! Eight bands are scheduled to perform on the Friday night and the Boardwalk will be... read more
Weather Routing Inc. (WRI) to provide Weather Forecasts for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
The Regatta organization is pleased to announce that Weather Routing Inc. (WRI) will be the Official Weather Provider for the 36th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. WRI will be providing forecasts daily during the morning hours from 1 – 6 March, 2016. These... read more
Young artists awarded at the 17th Regatta Art Competition Prize-Giving Ceremony
Last Sunday, students from all over Dutch St. Maarten came together for the Regatta Art Competition prize-giving ceremony which was held at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. With different assignments in every age category many artworks were submitted and displayed in the... read moreOUR SPONSORS
