Tag Archives: Budget Marine

Small regattas are nothing new in the Caribbean. What is possibly trend-setting is intentionally creating a small regatta that caters to one-class of competitors. ‘Boutique Regatta’ is a term coined by Puerto Rico’s veteran race officer and regatta organizer, David …

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Register now for the 29th Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament. Set for Sunday July 16 at Hull Bay Hideaway – and named one of the Top Ten Best Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day in the …

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Eli Hume shouted out excitedly, ‘I got it, I got it’ as he pulled the finger-long yellow tail snapper hooked at the end of his baited handline out of the water and into his bucket. …

Sint Maarten – Budget Marine recently hosted a group of 3rd year students from Milton Peters College, who are building a sailboat as part of a school project. Project coordinator Rodger Stringa said the objective for the field trip was …

Budget Marine is proud to be chosen again by the public as the #1 Chandlery of Curaçao. Local newspaper The Amigoe Express started ‘The Best Of’ in 2014 allowing readers to select the businesses they prefer in different categories. Budget …

Two action-packed days of racing, three party nights and a Junior Regatta bought together sailors, visitors and residents of Jolly Harbour for an unparalleled weekend in February. This year’s event saw a record number of entries with courses being run …

A new teaser system spelled success for the sport fisherman aboard the Bertram 31, Hard Play II. The Tobago-based team earned Top Boat at the 48th Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tournament, held January 21st to 25th out of the Grenada …

With the distribution of these attractive, eco-friendly, re-usable shopping bags in its locations Caribbean wide, Budget Marine say they have taken a small, but important step towards protecting the marine environment. Antigua’s bold lead in banning the importation and use …

In November 1996 Budget Marine Trinidad opened for business in an historic building that originally housed 2nd World War American military equipment in Chaguaramas. Robbie Ferron, Founder of Budget Marine, says: “The first goals for the company were small, but …

Flexible Solar Panel From SUNBEAMsystems Designed in Sweden with clean looks, a high finish and with no visible internal wiring, the surface of the SUNBEAMsystem ‘Tough’ flexible solar panel is, as the name suggests, tougher than other panels seen before …

‘Friendly Sailor’ team win second annual Lagoonies’ Regatta Saint Maarten – The second annual Lagoonies’ Regatta was hailed a huge success. The one day, one-design event was notable for its very close sailing, challenging conditions, outstanding regatta lunch and passionate expressions …

Four-year-old Kadmiel Warrell beamed brightly as he proudly walked his catch, a little pufferfish, to the weigh station with the help of adult, WSTA radio personality Addie Ottley. Warrell was one of the first junior anglers to catch a fish …

  Heavy winds and a challenging anchor start gave competitors plenty to think about as the Budget Marine Challenge 2016 got underway in Curaçao. This was the 12th edition of the Budget Marine Challenge, sailed in June, which saw competitors …

Hurricane season is a great time to haul out. Here’s a sampling of what’s new at boatyards throughout the Caribbean. Puerto Rico Owners of the boatyard at Puerto Del Rey in Fajardo have re-done their haul out and splash area …

Aruba is fun to visit because there are so many places to see and diverse things to do. Whether traveling with adults, or in a family with children, the island’s compact size makes it enjoyable for everyone. The constant winds …

Experience paid off for St. Thomas angler, Gilbert Laban. When the official weigh-in was complete at the 28th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament, held July 17 at Hull Bay Hideaway, it was Laban who reeled in the Largest Kingfish, a 37.55-pounder, …

Budget Marine opens new outlet at Trinidad & Tobago Yacht Club Budget Marine Trinidad has opened a new outlet at the Trinidad & Tobago Yacht Club (TTYC) on Western Main Road, Bayshore. This project was initiated over a year ago in …