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Heineken Regatta St. Maarten
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the most exciting events of the Caribbean spring - the Heineken Regatta on St. Maarten
March 6 – 9, 20254 days · 4 racing days
- Start and finish
- St Martin
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Organizer
About the event
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the most exciting events of the Caribbean spring - the Heineken Regatta on St. Maarten! This legendary regatta attracts hundreds of sailors and sailing enthusiasts from around the world.
During the day, you'll find dynamic racing in the stunning scenery of St Martin, where you can feel the breeze of adventure at every mile. This island is ideal for sailing thanks to its conditions and natural beauty.
In the evening, a real festival atmosphere begins on the shore: music, dancing, new acquaintances and, of course, a sea of Heineken beer, the main sponsor of the regatta. This open-air festival is famous not only for its races, but also for the incredible energy of the night parties.
Cost: 3000 euros
It includes:
- Regatta participation fee
- Comfortable accommodation in a double cabin on board the yacht
- Meals on board
- Work of professional crew
- Masterclasses on safety and yacht handling to make you feel confident on the water
- Personalised safety equipment (class ‘A’ lifejacket, personal PLB beacon)
- A club longsleeve as a souvenir of your adventure
Offers and pricing
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€3,000per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€1,000per person
Refundable security deposit
€2,000per person
What the price covers
flight tickets
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
4 days race
Location
St Martin
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.