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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, […]

Budget Marine is excited to introduce the innovative Temo electric motors — a French-designed solution that reimagines what an outboard motor can be. 🇫🇷 Designed in France, Temo motors combine cutting-edge innovation with highly practical functionality, even though they don’t resemble traditional outboards at all. 🔋 Temo 1000 – Smart Power for Caribbean Waters For […]

A Game of Two HalvesValentine Regatta 2026 Against the mainly absent wind, the Yacht Club put on well-attended and competitivesailing over the weekend of 14th February. JHYC’s Valentine Regatta is wonderfullysupported by Jolly Harbour Marina Boatyard which has it all, including catamaran lifter,Budget Marine which has everything a yachts’ person might need, Dream Yacht’s forchartering […]