The St. Maarten/St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta

12-18-2007

St. Maarten/St. Martin, December 14,2007 – The island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, commonly known as the “culinary capitol of the Caribbean,” is pleased to announce the third annual running of the St. Maarten/St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta from January 17^th – 20^th.

 

The regatta, which features traditional style sailboats, will feature three-days of racing that pits the intrepid competitors on a course that circumvents the island, making stops in such scenic locales as Simpson Bay, Marigot and Great Bay.

 

“We’re thrilled to host the third annual Classic Yacht Regatta,” said Regina LaBega, Director of Tourism for the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau. “This colorful event brings to life the excitement and grace of yachting to everyone, and offers visitors new to the sport a firsthand introduction to these beautiful ships.” 

 

In addition to the sailing, the St. Maarten/St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta will also feature exciting on-shore entertainment in the three host ports. Beginning in Marigot on the Friday, January 18^th, Fort Louis Marina will be home to live entertainment and a chance to see the competing “classics” up-close and personal as they dock for the night in this port town. On Saturday, January 19^th the excitement moves to Great Bay where

Pasanggrahan Royal Guest House will act as the “Regatta Village” and Front Street in Philipsburg will be host to live entertainment and special events. The regatta comes to a close in Simpson Bay on January 20^th with a silent auction, the official award ceremony and closing party.

 

For more information regarding the 3^rd Annual St. Maarten/St. Martin Classic Yacht Regatta, please visit www.classicregatta.com or e-mail info@classicregatta.com. For more information on St. Maarten/St. Martin, please visit the websites at www.vacationstmaarten.com and www.st-martin.org.

 

 

About St. Maarten/St. Martin

St. Maarten/St. Martin, known as “the culinary capital of the Caribbean”, is the smallest island in the world shared between two different nations, France and the Netherlands.  Visitors have a choice of 37 spectacular beaches to discover and enjoy across the two sides of the island.  Besides beaches, other great attractions on the island include duty free shopping, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, diving, snorkeling and numerous other land and watersports.  The island nightlife is unparalleled with some of the best entertainment in the Caribbean and the people are as inviting and warm as the tropical climate.  Whether you’re staying in a luxury villa or spending the night in the casinos, you’ll experience the only Caribbean island with grand sophistication and European flair.

 

 

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