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 […]
BUDGET MARINE Grenada – Proud Sponsor of this event Welcomes the Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Grenada, West Indies After weeks of ocean sailing, thousands of nautical miles, and months of preparation, the 9th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally has officially concluded in Grenada, marking another triumphant chapter for this distinctive Atlantic Rally. The Viking Explorers […]
🌊⚓️ Budget Marine Grenada – Proud Sponsor ⚓️🌊 We were honored to be a Proud Sponsor of the White Jack Rum WORKBOAT REGATTA 2026 🏁🍹 📍 Grand Anse Beach🗓 Saturday & Sunday | 31 January – 1 February What an amazing, well-managed event from start to finish! 👏🔥The energy, the teams, and the atmosphere made […]
Exciting Finish at the Sint Maarten Budget Marine Optimist Championship – November 27 to 30 2025 The 2025 Sint Maarten Budget Marine Optimist Championship wrapped up in spectacular fashion on Simpson Bay, with three thrilling final races held on Sunday, November 30th. With many sailors neck-and-neck in the standings, every race counted—and the competition delivered. […]
Budget Marine Antigua was pleased to be the primary sponsor this weekend (10 & 11 February) of the annual Jolly Harbour Valentines Regatta which is now in its 26th year. With an entry count of 10 boats there was disappointment with respect to visitor numbers but no disappointment with respect to the quality of competitive […]
