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HEINEKEN REGATTA ST MAARTEN 2023
The Heineken Regatta St Maarten, runs in 2023 from March 2nd to 5th 2023
March 1 – 5, 20235 days · 3 racing days
- Start and finish
- Sint Maarten
- Level
- Experienced
- Languages
- English
- Organizer
About the event
This world renowned sailing event offers World Class Racing, with trade winds coming from the North East, an average temperature of 25°C and crystal clear waters.
The Heineken Regatta takes place at Sint Maarten which is the smallest inhabited island in the world divided between two nations, the French and the Dutch and this lends the island a unique air. Fantastic sailing conditions, a dedicated race village, great marinas and anchorages and vibrant shore life top of the picture. Our campaign base is the race village marina right on the doorstep of all the sailing and shore side activities.
A day of intensive race training and boat handling skills followed by three days of great round the cans and coastal racing. Accommodation is available on board.
Offers and pricing
OrganizerSofya T
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€1,600per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€1,600per person
Refundable security deposit
€800per person
What the price covers
travel costs
Taking part with your own boat?
Open event: skippers add their own boat and sell its places here. Staff check every offer before visitors see it.
Itinerary
- Wednesday
TRAINING DAY 1 WEDNESDAY 1ST MARCH 2023
- Thursday
REGATTA THURSDAY 2ND TO SUNDAY 5TH MARCH 2023
- Sunday
PRIZE GIVING BEACH PARTY
Location
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.