Experience the awesome power of a genuine America's Cup race boat in this thrilling race. Learn the elements of sailing from an expert crew and then celebrate with some victory rum punch. Buy online and receive discounts on an America's Cup crew shirt

This is sailing like you've never known it before. Step aboard a world-class race boat—Dennis Conner's America's Cup-winning Stars & Stripes, Canada II, and True North are all yours—and feel the incredible energy of a precision-tuned sailboat cutting through the blue waters of Sint Maarten.

An expert crew will show each visitor exactly what role to perform, ensuring that all interested guests will participate in the race. Grind a winch, trim a sail, punch a stop watch, or simply sit back and enjoy the complimentary refreshments on the Caribbean's top-rated tour for 10 years running.

At the conclusion of the race, enjoy a victory rum punch party and browse through a sailing museum boutique.

Inclusions :

• 3-hour sailing adventure
• Sodas, water, and beer on board the vessels
• Rum or fruit punch victory party
• Lifejackets
• Discounts on an America's Cup crew shirt

Duration:
4 hours

Available:
Daily

Departure time and location:
Races begin at 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. All boats depart from the 12 Metre Challenge Base, located at Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg.

Return time and location:
The activity concludes at the 12 Metre Challenge base, approx. 4 hours after it begins.

Note:
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Recommended attire: soft-soled running shoes with T-shirts and shorts over a swimsuit. There is ample storage space below decks for beach bags and other personal items. Guests should bring a small plastic bag to ensure that cameras and other valuables do not get wet. Passports are not required and there is no departure tax.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Races start at 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:45 AM and 1:30 PM. Upon receipt of your booking, 12 Metre Challenge will reserve a place for you on one of the races for that day.
You must contact 12 Metre Challenge to confirm your reservation. If staying on the island, please contact 12 Metre Challenge on the day of arrival; if visiting the island for the day, please contact 12 Metre Challenge a week before departure from home port. Plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of your race for check in. (Please note: For the 1:30 PM race, you should arrive at noon for lunch at the 12 Metre Yacht Club.)