The schedule has now been finalized by the West Indies Events and the St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta Foundation for the upcoming January regatta. The Invitational St.Maarten-St.Martin Classic Yacht Regatta 2009, January 22 – 25, is the first classic regatta of the Caribbean season, with the Grenada Classic Yacht Regatta the second one (February 19 – 22), followed by Antigua Classics, April 16 – 21. West Indies Events is also in the process of establishing a classic regatta in Curacao and in Cuba.
The upcoming St.Maarten-St.Martin January regatta and all social events will be moved from Simpson Bay to Great Bay. By relocating to Great Bay, yachts will not have to enter the lagoon and are not subject to paying the high fees, no extra bridge openings will be needed and the participants can come to the Bobby’s Marina docks or go on anchor right after the races. The existing marina is expanding with a 30 slip mega yacht marina and a 112 condominium and shopping complex. Classic and Vintage Yachts, Schooners and Spirit of Tradition yachts will be accommodated for free on the Bobby’s Marina docks (subject to availability) and will also again receive complimentary docking on Friday afternoon and overnight at Fort Louis Marina in Marigot.
