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ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA, 2020
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March 3 – 8, 20206 days · 4 racing days
- Start and finish
- Sint Maarten
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced, Professionals
- Languages
- English
- Organizer
- 4 organizers
About the event
Since 1980
Heineken Regatta - a magnificent Caribbean regatta with the best entertainment!
The international amateur race Heineken Regatta starts from the Caribbean island of Saint-Martin. Organizes and conducts a regatta French-Dutch consultation. The first time the regatta was organized by St. Maarten Yacht Club in 1980. Since 1983 Heineken has become the main sponsor. Since then, every March the island receives more and more guests. Every year, about 300 crews from more than 35 countries compete for the Heineken Cup. This amateur sailing regatta is rightfully considered the largest in the Caribbean.
Boats of various classes (CSA Monohull, Bareboat, Multihull, Lottery) and sizes (from 36 to 90 feet) take part in the Heineken Regatta. The regatta is held in 18 credit groups, depending on the characteristics of the participating yachts.
Heineken Regatta is considered an example of the organization of amateur regattas: an excellent organization, rich entertainment and cultural programs. In addition to the main sponsor of the regatta, the Heineken brewing company, the regatta is supported by many other partner companies.
Offers and pricing
5 offers, lowest price first.
One place in the team
€1,200per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Included in the price: ✓ Accommodation on a yacht for the duration of the training and the regatta, one place in a double cabin ✓ Professional Russian-speaking captain Additional expenses: ⦿ airplane tickets (about € 800) ⦿ registration fee, fuel, water, marina mooring, final cleaning of the yacht ~ € 200 per person ⦿ insurance deposit for a yacht (the amount of € 5,000 euros is divided by all team members and returned at the end of the regatta if the was no damage to the yacth) ⦿ travel insurance ⦿ food on a yacht and in restaurants
OrganizerRegattafortuna .
Aft cabin for two
€2,499for 2 people · whole trip€1,249.50 per person
A cabin for two at the front of the yacht
€2,999for 2 people · whole trip€1,499.50 per person
What the price covers
Included in cost: - cabin for two, - professional skipper on a yacht, - yachting training in Russian, - Entrance tickets to events and regatta parties, - refereeing, prizes, and entertainment, - mooring in marinas, - fuel. Additional expenses: - airplane tickets, - transfers, - visa - food in restaurants, - food and drinks on board.
OrganizerYuriy F
One place in the team
€1,550per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Additional expenses: food, fuel, general expenses
OrganizerAndrei A
One place in the team
€1,700per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Included in the price: yacht rental and accommodation on the boat, skipper services, registration fees, cleaning Additional expenses: airplane tickets, food.
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
- Tuesday
Registration 10.00 - 18.00
- Wednesday
Registration 10.00 - 18.00
- Thursday
Start of the race - 10.00 Presentation of prizes - 18.00
- Friday
Start of the race - 10.00 Presentation of prizes - 18.00
- Saturday
Start of the race - 10.00 Presentation of prizes - 18.00
- Sunday
Start of the race - 10.00 Presentation of prizes - 18.00 In addition to gambling competition days, the participants of the regatta are waited every evening with unforgettable parties with the participation of local and foreign artists. Incendiary music, original repertoire, professional lighting, and of course, the world famous Heiniken beer - all these are Heineken Regatta parties. Heineken regatta parties are already famous all over the island of Saint-Martin, because such famous artists as Black Eyed Peas, UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, The Commodores and Red Foo performed at them. The organizers have not yet announced this year's participants, but we know for sure that you will not be disappointed.
Location
In 2020, the regatta celebrates its 40th anniversary. All participants will have 4 exciting competitive days and unforgettable parties every evening. In addition to the competition, you can see the interesting French-Dutch island of San 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.