The 37th edition of the Heineken Regatta begins today in Simpson Bay with the traditional tour of the island. More than two hundred boats (from dream yachts to prototypes and family cruisers) will set off for this internationally renowned regatta.
The greatest sailors get together for a weekend and appreciate the serious fun touch that characterizes this regatta. Indeed, at nightfall, parties and concerts take over from offshore races: reggae, calypso, soca, but also hip-hop and jazz. In short, the party will be in full swing for three days with, let's not forget, the long-awaited concert of the famous group UB40 on the beach of Kim Sha Beach on Sunday from midnight! _AF
The program :
GILL COMMODORE'S CUP
Thursday March 2
Two or three races for all classes start and finish between Philipsburg and Simpson Bay.
17 p.m. - 01 a.m .: Green Sensation Port de Plaisance
17 p.m. - 21 p.m .: Welcome Party Lottery Class Simpson Bay Market
18 p.m. - 19 p.m .: Press conference
19:30 p.m. - 20:30 p.m .: Prize awarded to Gill Commodore's Cup
ST.MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA
Friday 3 March
Race day 1
Race around the island
First departure: not before 09:30 a.m. It all starts and ends at Simpson Bay.
Saturday March, 4
Race day 2
First departure: not before 09:30 a.m. Race on both sides of the island, with the last race of the day crossing the line at Simpson Bay.
17 p.m. - 01 a.m. St. Maarten By Kim Sha Beach, Simpson Bay
Sunday 5 March
Race day 3
First departure: not before 09:30 a.m. Race on the south and northwest coast with arrival in Simpson Bay
18 p.m. - 20 p.m. Prize giving
18 p.m. - 01 a.m. Legendary Kim Sha Beach, Simpson Bay / 0 a.m. - 1:30 a.m .: UB40 concert
HEINEKEN STAR
Monday 6 March
A remote-controlled sailboat race will take place at Sand in Nettle Bay, from 12 noon. The awards ceremony will take place during a Caribbean barbecue evening at the Beach Hotel in Marigot. 17 p.m. - 21 p.m .: BBQ Party at the Beach Hotel in Marigot
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