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The 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta kicks off with 100 boats representing 38 countries at Port de Plaisance Regatta Village. Sailors from Brazil to South Africa and beyond prepare for four days of world-class racing. Some arrive by boat, others land at Princess Juliana International Airport, greeted island-style with ice-cold Heineken. The Simpson Bay horizon fills with masts as teams finalize practice sessions before the first warning signal. CSA1 features heavy hitters like a Wally 94 and two Volvo 65s, while the competitive CSA4 class showcases 12 entries, including defending champion Apollo and J/125 Jackknife. The Island Time Class sees a record 15 boats, highlighting the event’s appeal. "We promised our guys lots of cold beers," says skipper Douglas Williams of What's Left. Excitement builds as seasoned pros and eager newcomers prepare for thrilling races ahead.
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