In mid August, The SMMTA, received a request for sponsorship from a local 10 year old boy named Keyon who wanted to continue his sailing lessons at the St. Maarten Yacht Club but was otherwise unable to do so. Young Keyon, so excited about sailing, gave the idea to the SMMTA to expand the opportunity to include 2 other local youths.
Sailing is an independent or team sport, that teaches life lessons as well. If you can sail, you can control a boat, which can take you to another destination, help you to catch a fish, or just relax as you and your boat become one with the water and wind.In order to be the lucky child that gets to join Keyon for sailing lessons this school year:
- You must be at least 7.5 years of age, and a resident of Dutch St. Maarten.
- You must know how to swim
- You must be able to physically get to the lessons which are held at St. Maarten Yacht Club, located next to the Simpson Bay Bridge, in time for your lessons weekly (if not your parents will have to cover some of the cost).
- You must write one of the two best short essays (250 words or less), about why the Lagoon is such an important part of St. Maarten.
a. Essays must be submitted in writing, to the office of the St. Maarten Yacht Club by Friday September 2nd. Please include your full name, address, phone number, birthday and school attending, on your essay. - Be ready to start sailing the week of September 19th.
For Information about the sailing lessons contact Maaike at the St. Maarten Yacht Club at 586 0850.
If you would like to help us expand the program and sponsor additional children please contact the SMMTA at (599) 556 3295 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..