Free Concierge Service Assures Smooth Sailing(Simpson Bay, St Maarten)- Another year of serious fun and serious racing is on tap for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and the entire island of Saint Martin is working in overdrive to prepare for the event’s 38th edition, scheduled for March 1-4, 2018. In the wake of Hurricane Irma, organizers are encouraging participants to utilize the event’s free concierge service for assistance with everything from travel and on-site logistics to charter options and beyond.
“We
have been attracting local and international talent to this regatta
since 1980 with an epic experience both on and off the water for maxi,
monohull and performance multihull classes,” said Regatta Director
Michelle van der Werff. “We plan to continue in that spirit to make
everyone’s experience next year as seamless as possible when it comes to
logistics. The progress of rebuilding following Hurricane Irma has been
impressive, and we are confident that the island of Saint Martin will
be fully prepared to welcome sailors in March. In the meantime,
competitors can visit the regatta website for the most up-to-date news
on what hotels, restaurants and marinas are open and taking
reservations. We also urge everyone to reach out for any assistance or
questions that they may have.”Already many shops, restaurants and hotels are open and bustling on the island, particularly in the Simpson Bay area where the regatta is hosted. The Princess Juliana International Airport reopened in October and welcomes more flights each day.
“The
Heineken Regatta is one of our largest events of the year on the
island,” said May-Ling Chun, general manager of the Commodore Suites,
which is within walking distance of the St. Maarten Yacht Club, which
serves as regatta host. “And although the regatta may not be exactly the
same as it has been in the past, I strongly believe that our island is
ready to host again.“All 17 of our hotel’s units are in perfect shape and already booking guests. The hotel is also preparing for an expansion, with more units being added to the second floor, which will also be available in time for the regatta. We are ready and will provide all the services and amenities needed.”
Chun, who also acted as St. Martin’s Director of Tourism from 2011-2012, added that the regatta would be the first major event to take place since the hurricane. “We have something to work toward and St. Maarten is up to the challenge. It is all about the logistics and what we can offer the visitors."
The "Heineken" will host world-class competitors for the perfect mix of lively shoreside entertainment and rigorous racing- it is a favorite of J/Boats sailors from around the world!
For free concierge service, please contact regatta@heinekenregatta.com, phone +1 721 544 2079. To register for the 2018 event, please visit http://regattaguru.com/heineken/100237 For more Heineken St Maarten Regatta sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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