Grand Opening of Regatta Village marks start of the countdown to 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

Boats are arriving, teams gathering, serious sailing and race tactics discussed and evening plans for serious fun prepared as the countdown to the start of the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta continues with the Grand Opening of the Regatta Village. Organisers, volunteers, local residents and competitors gathered to witness Race Director Paul Miller formally launch…

The story of the 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Watch the wrap-up film of the 11th edition of this epic race

The 11th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 attracted 76 teams from 21 countries and crews from six continents. The highly diverse fleet were challenged by the tough conditions and captivated by the beauty of a stunning race course. The non-stop 600 mile race around 11 Caribbean islands is unique and very much on the…

All hands on deck: your chance to race a real 12 Metre America’s Cup Yacht in the 39th St Maarten Heineken Regatta

Sailors can make the most of visiting St. Maarten during the 39th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and buy a spot onboard one of the legendary 12 Metre America’s Cup yachts. It’s another breathtaking way to participate in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta as the 12 Metre Regatta returns. The 12 Metre Class race yachts were…

Exciting day at the finish line in Montego Bay – Wizard takes line honours in IRC & Sin Duda! takes line honors in PHRF

Lindsay Duda’s Santa Cruz 52 Sin Duda! crossed the finish line in Montego Bay at 12:03:39 ET this afternoon to capture line honors in the PHRF fleet of the 34th Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race. 2 hours 20 minutes and 58 seconds later the second Santa Cruz 52, Renegade, finished just off the Montego Bay…

IRC & Multihull fleets scream across the start line in 34th Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race

Under sunny skies, an 18 knot northwesterly and 10 foot swells it was the IRC and Multihull fleets turn to start the 811 nautical mile Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race. At 2:05 ET the Volvo70 Wizard skippered by Peter & David Askew with Charlie Enright navigating launched across the line followed closely by the Mod70…