Day 1: big breeze and big moments kick off racing at the 46th St. Maarten heineken regatta

The 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta commenced on March 5, 2026, with a dramatic opening day of racing. Teams faced challenging conditions as a powerful Caribbean squall brought heavy rain and strong gusts across the island just before the first warning signal. This eventful start set a dynamic tone for the highly anticipated regatta.