Facing an international field of match racers hailing from Poland, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and the Caribbean, Rodion Luka from the Ukraine won the 6th edition of the Budget Marine Match Racing Cup with a 2-1 victory over Russian skipper Eugeny Nikiforov. A silver medalist in the 49er Class at the 2004 Olympics, Luka…
With a flawless performance from start to finish, 24-year-old Virgin Islands sailor Taylor Canfield did not lose a race en route to a dominating victory in the fifth running of the Budget Marine Match Racing Cup sailed February 26th. Canfield and his stellar crew—four-time Canadian Olympian Richard Clarke, and accomplished Caribbean sailor Mark Plaxton—went undefeated…
The handful of regattas which are older than many of their young competitors command a special affection. In the case of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, there was also something to celebrate: a 30th anniversary year.
With all eight entries now confirmed, this year’s Budget Marine Match Racing Cup at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is set to establish itself firmly on the ladder as one of key match racing events in the Caribbean.