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Following Classic Mara and the fleet on the ultimate solo sailing adventure On September 6, 2026, sixteen sailors left Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, beginning one of the most demanding challenges in ocean sailing: the McIntyre Golden Globe Race 2026. Their mission is remarkably simple — sail around the world, alone and without stopping, passing the great […]

Thank you Petite Calivigny Yacht Club and credits go to Mark Wibberly of Spice Island Photography Budget Marine Round Grenada Regatta 2026: A Challenging Weekend on the Water The Budget Marine Round Grenada Regatta 2026 has come to an end after a challenging and memorable weekend of sailing, bringing together an international fleet for two […]

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the National Junior Sailing Competition, thank you for your generous sponsorship and support. Your contribution played an important role in the success of the event and helped provide a rewarding experience for our young sailors. Because of your partnership, we were able to create an opportunity that encouraged […]

Budget Marine is proud to be a support sponsor for the 20′ Formula III Motom, a long time regular fixture in T & T Formula Racing. Driver Timothy Skinner and Throttleman Conrad Skinner are currently competing in the 2026 TTPBA championship series. We wish them speedy yet safe racing for the season, including the Great […]

15 July, 2026, Aruba The Regatta opened Friday evening at the Regatta Village at Surfside Beach with registration, music, and a beautiful sunset over the water. This year, 45 sailors sailed 20 races over 2 days in the Optimist, SailQube, F11, Sunfish, and Miniatuurboot classes. The Miniatuurboot fleet, organized together with Stichting Rancho, once again […]

After an incredible 4,000-mile Atlantic crossing, Mara has arrived and is now preparing for the Golden Globe Race 2026 right here in St Maarten. Budget Marine Group is proud to support her during this important refit phase as she gets ready for one of the toughest solo sailing challenges in the world. Her journey is […]

March 21-22 2026. The 23rd National Laser Championships, hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club in 2026, produced intense competition in light winds, with Saturday seeing top wind speeds of 15 knots. Very few Caribbean islands consistently offer well-organized national championships for dinghy classes, but Antigua is a welcome exception and continues to attract participation from […]

Congratulations to the Budget Marine team who raced in the 46th Heineken Regatta! Jolyon Ferron on board ANOMALY – 3rd place in the Diam 24 Class Robbie Ferron on board MISSTYKNIGHT – 2nd place in the Sunfast 20 Class Pictures @stmaartenheinekenregatta

As the Caribbean racing season builds momentum, forecasts are also predicting increasing amounts of sargassum drifting toward the island chain. For racing crews, this presents a serious and frustrating challenge. ⛵ When Speed Suddenly Disappears When a racing yacht catches sargassum on its keel, boat speed can drop dramatically within seconds. A competitive boat quickly […]

At Budget Marine, we carefully select the products we carry. Over the years, we’ve made the deliberate decision not to sell certain items because they have consistently failed to deliver long-term customer satisfaction in Caribbean conditions. Here are a few examples: ⚓ Stainless Steel Anchors While stainless steel anchors may look stunning and highly polished, […]