Unique yacht racing in the Caribbean

Caribbean Sailing Week is an amazing sea romance for the strong-willed. It’s worth both participating in it and just watching how great masters and beginners compete for the prize and conquer the sea.

From the time man mastered sailing, he sought to develop maximum speed under sail. This is how the regatta appeared. Yacht racing today takes place in different places, but the Caribbean islands are rightfully considered one of the most attractive. Their unsurpassed beauty, pleasant climate and unprecedented hospitality are excellent conditions for holding a regatta. Excellent races have been organized there for many years, combined with an interesting entertainment program.

Features of the event

Teams from more than thirty countries, about 300 crews, take part in this international event. The competition takes place on the island of Saint Martin. Yachtsmen participate in a regatta off the coast and around the island. If we talk about the 2016 regatta, it will be held in March. These are some spectacular days of world famous racing. Nobody says it will be easy. At this time, the island has very strong easterly winds with gusts. From 15 to 25 knots is considered normal; if there are clouds, the figure can rise to 30. This is not the time to relax!

However, there is some good news. For example, a sparing water area. There are not many unidentified reefs that other Caribbean islands are famous for. There is always somewhere to hide in dangerous moments. However, this is where the good news regarding weather and natural conditions ends for the regatta participants. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the island of Saint Martin is famous for heavy rainfalls, they are observed several times a day, but after that the water is surprisingly clean and sunny.

The level of quality of racing has never decreased, nor has the entertainment that comes with it. The race organizers should be given credit for this. They put a lot of effort all year round to make the event memorable for everyone who participates and watches it.

Winners

Every year there are different winners. The event is attended by both famous athletes and ordinary entrepreneurs. For example, in 2014, the faces of the competition were sailing legends, for example, Pavel Savenko, the world favorite, Rodion Luka, the European favorite in 2013 and other famous yachtsmen. Such names in the field of this sport are a guarantee of great results, true professionalism and skill.

It is interesting that in recent years, teams of entrepreneurs are not inferior to popular athletes, their will to win is so great. There are many regular regatta participants who improve their level every year. Some have acquired a skipper diploma and are serious about participating in business regattas. Such an event brings pleasure to both professional yachtsmen and new participants.

The beauty of the Caribbean and the precise organization of the regatta

Why are yacht races held in the Caribbean, on the island of Saint Martin? Because he is unique. French culture is vibrant there and there is a lot of entertainment. The island itself belongs to France and the Netherlands, so its beauty is even more magnificent.

The entertainment program is truly grandiose! World-class stars take part in it. The races are held by a French-Dutch council. Among the competitors there are quite a few yachts from nearby islands.

However, in order to enjoy the beauty of the island, you need to choose a time before or after the regatta, since during it there are completely different concerns. First comes check-in on the yacht, then training begins, after which there are races and only races! At the same time, parties and concerts are held in the evenings.

Of course, at this time you can admire the splendor of the places, but the goal is completely different - to enjoy the races or to win them. Interestingly, for the past seventeen years the regatta office has been holding a competition for students in the Dutch zone of the island. Its goal is to tell about the regatta through creative works. This way, a love for sailing and even one’s country is instilled.

Heineken Sailing Week is an amazing sea romance for the strong-willed. It’s worth both participating in it and just watching how great masters and beginners compete for the prize and conquer the sea. For many years, the whole world has been watching such a significant event take place. What will this event bring in the coming year? Only wonderful emotions and the best results!