4 spots left
Martinique is home to some of the top race teams in the Caribbean… and this season we’re going to try out playing on their home turf to see where all that finesse comes from. The Tour de Martinique isn’t widely known in the anglophone world, but thanks to being bilingual, the cat is out of the bag. A 3-day stage race around beautiful (and delicious!) Martinique is something we simply can’t say ‘non’ to! This is an ideal opportunity for less experienced racers to join us for some low key fun in the sun, developing racing skills in a low pressure environment.
We’re offering a booking package discount for those who want to race AND build some serious offshore mileage, check out details below!
2025 Schedule (subject to change as race organizers finalize details)
*Booking Package C Option: Offshore Mileage Builder from St.Maarten to Martinique, March 15-17.
Wednesday, March 19: Training day 1 out of Fort de France area
Thursday, March 20: Training day 2 out of Fort de France area
Friday, March 21: Racing day 1, Le Lamentin to Le Robert
Saturday, March 22: Racing day 2, Le Robert to Le Marin
Sunday, March 23: Racing day 3, Le Marin to Le Lamentin
*Booking Package C Option: Offshore Mileage Builder from Martinique to St.Maarten, March 24-26.
Pre-Requisites
Prior sailing experience is required, some racing experience preferred. Contact us to discuss eligibility and where you will fit into the team.
Reasonable level of physical strength and fitness. We strongly recommend preparing for the race by hitting the weights and/or resistance training for good core and upper body strength, as well as working on endurance through cardio training. This preparation helps protect you from injury, will give you more energy and strength throughout the race, makes you a more valuable team member and dramatically increases your likelihood of enjoying the race!
Logistical Note
We are waiting for confirmation on moorage for this event, but we anticipate being based in the Fort de France area for crew arriving and departing.
Questions? Just ask!
Cost
$1,930 CAD
OR as part of our Booking Package C: St.Maarten to Martinique ($775), Tour de Martinique ($1,930) and Martinique to St.Maarten ($775) for just $2,675. Booking Package C is limited to just 4 crew.
Maximum 6 crew + skipper & first mate.
Includes professional skipper, first mate, racing fees, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht, lunches and two team shirts (long-sleeve for sailing and short-sleeve for prize-giving). Accommodation is included on board from the morning of Wednesday, March 19 until the evening of Sunday, March 23. Note that for participants doing the full Booking Package C, accommodation is included for the full duration.
Participants are responsible for: food on shore (breakfasts and dinners) and other discretionary spending, mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before / after.
About life on board
As with all Sea to Sky racing, we will be as competitive as we can be together as a team, but safety will of course always come first by a long shot, followed by providing a positive learning environment where everyone can develop their skills and enjoy the experience. Expect to be pushed to achieve your best, to expand your skill set and truly challenge yourself, with ongoing support from our professional skipper.
We compete as a team and we prepare as a team, meaning everyone is expected to chip in with essential tasks before, during and after the race. This includes cooking, cleaning, provisioning, light maintenance tasks, rig and deck checks, etc. We also share sailing duties and do our best to rotate through positions on board when conditions allow for more experience building.
Read more about Panacea X and check our Caribbean FAQs for more information.
