Today, March 3, saw the official conclusion of the popular St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Day 3 was marked by staunch and steady south-southeast trade winds of 15-20 knots.
Day 2 of the 33rd Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta got underway in light winds of 10 to 15 knots for the race from Phillipsburg to the French town of Marigot.
Day 1 of the 33rd Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta got underway in light winds of 6 to 8 knots. This International event plays host to more than 32 countries and close to 200 entries, making it the largest regatta in the Region.
February 15 saw the fleet of 26 Oyster yachts participating in the Oyster World Rally 2013 meet up in Panama. The yachts have now entered the Panama Canal to cross into the Pacific Ocean.
Yesterday, February 28, was marked by the Gill Commodore’s Cup 2013, the kick-off to the 33rd edition of this year’s St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The event was attended by 45 yachts, competing in four spinnaker-flying divisions.
Thanks to the special berth prices on offer at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, yachts owners can now save thousands on berths from 30m to 60m at Port Louis Marina in Grenada as well as Porto San Rocco in Italy.
This year’s 33rd edition of St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is set to start tomorrow and will last until March 3, hosting a fine mix of veterans as well as newcomers.
The Commodores will take in Racing Action at the Gill Commodore’s Cup. The event is part of the upcoming St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, that will be attended by around 200 yachts, including Swan 100 superyacht Varsovie.
To be hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in a fabulous BVI yacht charter destination – Virgin Gorda, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean will be held from March 11 to 15. The event will be attended by such beautiful Swan vessels as the Swan 90 superyacht Freya.
It was the first time the NZ refit company, Oceania Marine, attended the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December 2012, reporting a great success.
The prestigious Antigua Yacht Club hosted the RORC Caribbean 600 Prize Giving with the racing Manager, Nick Elliot presenting the prize winners with RORC Commodore, Mike Greville.
The magnificent Swan 90 charter yacht Nefertiti has received the prestigious Swan Caribbean Challenge Trophy at the recently concluded RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, held in Antigua.