So you want to play in the Jet blast St. Maarten style here’s how to do it.

Nestled in the beautiful Caribbean is the perfect little island of St. Maartin. Except for a few lucky sailors the vast majority of people coming to this tiny island nation come through Princess Juliana International Airport. Since St. Maarten is so small it is no surprise that the international airport is forced to be pressed up against the very edge of the Caribbean. This proximity to the water makes for an amazing sight as 747 jumbo jets skim over the water and cross the world famous Simpson Bay so low you can almost touch them. The sight is so cool that many restaurants in that area of the beach post the arrival time of incoming flights so you don’t miss the show.

Jet blast St. Maarten style

As great as the sight of giant jets skimming over head is, it gets even better for the true adventure seeker. You see that a fundamental of airplane flight is they need to achieve a very particular speed before they can lift off. At most airports this isn’t very difficult. Because of the fore mentioned size issues, Princess Juliana International Airport has a fairly short runway. To get to the necessary speed for liftoff the jets have to back up to the very edge of the runway. when in position the pilot then needs to set the brakes and rev the massive jet engines to maximum trust before releasing the brakes and blast down the runway. The real fun in this is the massive Jet blast St.Maarten . You see, directly behind the jets is a chain link fence and to this fence many an intrepid adventurer hold on. The hot kerosene smelling jet blast shoots back at forces that often lift these thrill seekers horizontal to the ground, that is as long as they have the strength to hold on. Now, if the fun lovers fail in their attempt to hold on to the fence during their jet blast bath, they are shot out head over heels bouncing out onto the beach…. joy. For many this ritual is a bucket list must if you want to feel the burn enjoy on your next trip to Simpson Bay, St Maarten. and enjoy the

Jet blast St. Maarten

When you are through with your adventure we highly recommend settling your nerves with a couple of shots of

Ma Doudou, One of St. Martin’s greatest rum products.