Local knowledge was the key to success on day 1 of the third annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge
Day 1 of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge, sponsored by Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, is one for the books. Starting with lighter conditions than expected, the second race was sailed in a steady breeze. While everyone was looking at a
An exceptional weekend ahead for the 15 entries of the third Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge
Racing a Regatta, it seems almost like a foreign activity these days, but not in Sint Maarten! 15 participants will compete in the third annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge this upcoming weekend, Feb 6 – 7 and it is bound to
Cancellation of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2021
The organizers of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille regret to announce, after conferring with the Collectivité de St. Barthélemy and their sponsors, that the regatta will not be held for the second consecutive year, due to the global
Team Island Water World winner of Grant Thornton Keelboat Race Day four
Nine enthusiastic crews competed in another round of the Grant Thornton Keelboat series in Simpson Bay and completed races 16 to 19 of the Season Championship. This day produced some interesting developments in the sailing competition. The first race was won
The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta cancelled due to fear of possible COVID developments
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
2021 St. Barths Bucket Cancelled
28 January, 2021 (09.30am) Each year, the Stewards of the St Barths Bucket stage their international sailing event for the enjoyment of yacht owners and for the benefit of the people of St Barths. The “Spirit of the Bucket” is a
Palanad 3 win the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy
Congratulations to Olivier Magre and his crew on French Class40 Palanad 3 as the overall winner of the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race. Palanad 3 has posted the best elapsed time under IRC to win the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. Palanad
The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, launches ‘Safe Harbor’ concept scheduled for March 4 – 7, 2021.
January 25, 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
49th BVI Spring Regatta is set for March 29- April 4, 2021
Welcoming Sailors to the 49th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, March 29-April 4, 2021. BVI offers safe & healthy environment to enjoy sailboat racing. Tortola, British Virgin Islands, January 21, 2021. Sailing in the beautiful warm waters of the British
The 3rd Annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge set to kick off the Caribbean Racing season on 6 & 7 February 2021!
The future trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic is far from clear, which weighs heavy on regatta organizers whose priority it is to provide information and clarity to participants, sponsors and stakeholders. Despite the uncertainty the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is