28th February 2024 to 3rd March 2024
Beneteau First 47.7: Heineken Regatta St Maarten 2024
From £1850 per person
Deposit 25%. Final balance due 12 weeks before departure.
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.
Race Training Day - 28 February 2024
Race Days - 29 February - 03 March 2024
Price: £1,850 per person
The Heineken Regatta St Maarten runs in 2024 from 29th February to 3rd March (Training Day 28th February). 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.
Yacht – Beneteau 47.7
The yacht is professionally maintained and raced competitively in major regattas and offshore events in the UK, Europe, and the Caribbean. She comes with an extensive racing sail wardrobe and has been modified from the factory original for ease and functionality of racing.
Our Beneteau 47.7 is MCA-coded category 2 for 14 people and ISAF coded to Cat. 1 She sleeps up to 10 in four separate cabins, and all berths are equipped with lee cloths for use at sea.
Please view ‘Other Practical Information’ for more information on sail wardrobe and race results.
Itinerary
28 February 2024: Arrival on the boat, safety briefing, and on the water Race Training Day
29 February – 03 March 2024: 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. This event is included in our Caribbean Traineeship Programme.
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 shoreside activities.
A day of intensive race training and boat handling skills followed by three days of great round-the-cans and coastal racing.
- Travel to or from the boats
- Food ashore
- Onshore meals
- Shore-based accommodation
- Personal Insurance
- Some sailing experience is required.
- A good level of fitness is recommended.
Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten
Yacht – Beneteau 47.7
The yacht is professionally maintained and raced competitively in major regattas and offshore events in the UK, Europe, and the Caribbean. She comes with an extensive racing sail wardrobe and has been modified from the factory original for ease and functionality of racing.
Our Beneteau 47.7 is MCA-coded category 2 for 14 people and ISAF coded to Cat. 1 She sleeps up to 10 in four separate cabins, and all berths are equipped with lee cloths for use at sea.
Please view ‘Other Practical Information’ for more information on sail wardrobe and race results.
Itinerary
28 February 2024: Arrival on the boat, safety briefing, and on the water Race Training Day
29 February – 03 March 2024: 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. This event is included in our Caribbean Traineeship Programme.
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 shoreside activities.
A day of intensive race training and boat handling skills followed by three days of great round-the-cans and coastal racing.
20-25 litre dry bag
Wet weather gear top and trousers (optional, can be provided if required)
Thin thermal/breathable base layer x 1
Fleece top
Deck shoes
Sea boots (optional)
Sailing gloves
Warm hat
Sun hat
Sailing knife
T-shirt
Shorts
Sunglasses x 1
