Updates
May
06
The Infamous Maho Beach.
Maho Beach offers a unique experience not only for plane enthusiasts, but for everyone. This renowned spot is one of the few places in the world where you can witness aircraft in their flight path just outside the end of the runway. Imagine lounging on the soft, white sand as massive airliners pass mere feet […]
May
03
SMMTA member receives a royalty decoration for his work in the maritime industry.
Garth Steyn Honored with Royal Decoration as Member of Orange Nassau for Exceptional Contributions to Community and Maritime Education [
Apr
22
Philipsburg – The Only Country with its Capital On the Beach!
Shop till you drop (TAX-FREE), have a cocktail, and experience some Caribbean culture! Welcome to Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, where sun, sand, and shopping converge to create an unforgettable Caribbean experience. Philipsburg stands out as the only capital city in the world located right on the beach, offering a unique blend of […]
Apr
11
The Simpson Bay Lagoon Causeway Bridge
The Simpson Bay Lagoon Causeway Bridge stretches for seven hundred meters (its swing bridge part for 60), and connects the St Maarten Cole Bay and Simpson Bay districts. It offers picturesque views and a convenient passage to Princess Juliana International Airport. Tune in to VHF channel 12 for bridge operations info!
Apr
08
The Maritime School of The West Indies Course Schedule 2024
Our member, The Maritime School of The West Indies, offers a range of comprehensive training programs, which are, “designed to elevate your skills and knowledge in the world of yachting and maritime adventure. This is all done threw IYT’s comprehensive syllabi, certifications, and licensing that we provide and teach”. They offer Recreational courses for sailing […]
Apr
08
New training program – learn to be a small-boat sailing instructor, with the Kidz at Sea & Sint Maarten Yacht Club
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) and Kidz At Sea are thrilled to unveil a pioneering training program, aimed at fostering local talent within Sint Maarten’s vibrant marine industry. This program is made possible through the generous support of a grant from Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR) in its 7th round of funding. The initiative […]
Apr
08
It’s A Wrap – SXM Lagoon Festival 2024 Conclusion
St. Maarten, March 25, 2024 – The 2nd annual SXM Lagoon Festival 2024 concluded with great success over the weekend which kicked off with the Best of the Best Chef Competition, where Antoine Malet from Motor Yacht TC emerged as the winner.The Cocktail Competition followed, with Kevin Jeremie taking the title of mixologist competition winner.The […]