St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
February 27 - March 2, 2025
Daily Racing Schedule
St. Maarten, Caribbean
About the Festival
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is one of the Caribbean's most iconic sailing events, blending world-class racing with legendary entertainment. Known for its "Serious Fun" motto, this regatta attracts over 150 yachts from more than 35 countries, competing across multiple divisions including maxis, multihulls, performance cruisers, and bareboats. Set against the stunning backdrop of turquoise waters and steady trade winds, the event offers four days of competitive racing followed by vibrant evening celebrations.
What to Expect
Competitive Racing
Four days of races designed for a variety of classes, including maxis, multihulls, performance cruisers, and bareboats.
Four days of races designed for a variety of classes, including maxis, multihulls, performance cruisers, and bareboats.
Stunning Courses
Sail along coastal routes and open-water stretches around the island, often in steady trade winds and turquoise waters.
Sail along coastal routes and open-water stretches around the island, often in steady trade winds and turquoise waters.
International Fleet
Yachts and crews from more than 35 countries gather to compete.
Yachts and crews from more than 35 countries gather to compete.
Legendary Entertainment
Each evening, world-class performers and live music take the stage, making the regatta as famous for its nightlife as for its racing.
Each evening, world-class performers and live music take the stage, making the regatta as famous for its nightlife as for its racing.
Vibrant Atmosphere
The event is open and welcoming, mixing professionals, amateurs, and yacht owners in a truly festive setting.
The event is open and welcoming, mixing professionals, amateurs, and yacht owners in a truly festive setting.
Festival Highlights
- Over 150 yachts participating across multiple divisions.
- Iconic "Serious Fun" motto—balancing thrilling competition with island-style celebration.
- Daily dock parties and concerts featuring international acts.
- One of the largest regattas in the Caribbean, drawing thousands of sailors and spectators.