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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, This month sees a facelift to The Islander magazine, moving to a glossier finish to both the inside pages and outer covers, a move which I hope you all like. We felt we needed to just step up a level to maintain the development of the business which we have had for almost three years now. Those three years have seen some fairly big strides in terms of the amount of content we now carry and the vastly increased circulation, which now includes a much larger readership in mainland Spain (Barcelona, Catalunya, Valencia, Denia), as well as Gibraltar, Malta, Antibes, Italy and of course the other Balearic Islands.

This issue also sees the start of a new regular columnist, Alice Widdowes, who is going to bring her vast experience of the Classic yacht scene to our pages, and with it some amazing photography. I am thrilled to be able to have Alice on board and I’m super excited to learn more about these iconic yachts and their regattas.

The end of April also sees the start of the Palma Super Yacht Show and Palma Boat Show, where attendance records are expected to be broken yet again as the show gains more traction and popularity from all over Europe and beyond. Space is fully sold out with a waiting list, a far cry from four years ago when the show was cancelled through lack of interest!

The first regatta of the Med season, Palma Vela, also takes place on the 4th – 8th May. This has now become a really important event for the racing fleets in the Med, with many yachts using it as their main tune up event for the season. The ever growing TP 52 fleet will be once again here in force before their Super Series gets underway with their first event being held in Sardinia in May. Many of you will know of Asociacion Ondine, an initiative founded around three years ago by the amazing Brad Robertson who is passionate about the conservation of OUR local seas. The project has consistently gained momentum over the three years, so much so that they now have influence amongst local schools and government; not bad for a long haired antipodean!!

They are now at a stage where they desperately need funds to continue their work, and you will see from their article in this issue how you can become a member and help the cause.

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FEATURE: HOW RESCUE READY ARE YOUR CREW? second, ocean and harbor locations in third place and swimming pools with the fourth largest number of drowning deaths in 2014/15 in Australia.

How these drowning happened is just as interesting...

• 20% Watercraft • 23% Swimming and recreating • 7% Bathing • 7% Diving • 16% Falls • 7% Fishing • 4 % Non aquatic transport • 13 % Unknown (Not witnessed) • 2% Swept away • 1% Other (fishponds, drains & troughs) Brad Robertson www.superyachtlifeguard.com info@superyachtlifeguard.com How Rescue Ready are Your Crew?

Superyacht crew have a massive array of water sports and activities to be good at and to supervise. Just take a moment to think about actually how many different in water activities these awesome young guys and girls take part in. Swimming, snorkeling, seabobs and jet skis, freedive and SCUBA dive, stand up paddle, hover boards, water skiing, wake boarding, towing bananas and tubes, fishing, spear fishing plus all the new super toys that are hitting the market like slides and inflatable water

parks and jet packs, the list is almost endless.

As a business owner that provides just a handful of these activities I am constantly looking at how we can make our working day safer and more enjoyable for our crew and for our clients. For me to begin to imagine how captains and senior officers deal with risk assessing such a large variety of in water activities is almost incomprehensible! I take my hat off to you all for making these in water activities safe!

But are they really as safe as they can be? Do your crew really know how to deal with in water emergencies and life threatening situation in the water?

Before we talk a little more about yachting, lets have a look at some statistics from The World Health Organization (WHO) and The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia regarding drowning’s in 2015!

2015 WHO Drowning report states “ Drowning is a serious and neglected public health threat claiming 372000 people a year worldwide.” It also states “More than 90% of these deaths occur in low and middle income countries.”

So my conclusion to these statements is that for yachting to gain benefit from statistics we need to go to a source that is a better representation of the yachting industry. This, I think, is the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSS), as it is has been impossible for me to find any overall statistics on yachting related fatalities or incidents.

The RLSS 2015 drowning report findings are extremely interesting. There were a total of 271 people who drowned in Australia in 2014/15. 80% were male and 20% were female victims.

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Rivers, creeks and streams were the locations with the highest number of drowning deaths. Beaches came in

The age group with the highest number of drowning victims were people aged between 45 and 54 followed by people aged between 25 and 34.

The statistics I have shown in this article are just scratching the surface and by all means are not directly based on yachting. However, if you look at the locations where these drowning happen and the age demographics of who is drowning it can be related to yachting and the risk that is involved in what yacht crew have to do in their day to day working lives.

If you have any interest in these statistics I recommend you download the reports and have a read, they paint a very sad picture. Why? Simply because most of the fatalities could have been prevented by some very basic actions!

The World Health Organization promotes the prevention of drowning through various actions, some of these include teaching school age children water safety and rescue skills, train bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation, better supervision of recreational swimming areas, improve swimming and water safety skills generally. The RLSS

promotes the use of public beaches that are patrolled by professional lifeguards.

So what does all this mean to yachting? Are yacht crew going to become lifeguards?

Are lifeguard skills alone enough to fully support the supervision of in water activities from luxury yachts and the successful rescue of owners, guests or crew that may have an accident in the water?

A full professional lifeguard course is on average a 7-day course, duration varies from country to country and organization to organization.

Understanding the time restraints yacht crew are under and the massive amount of training they already undertake, I don’t see a future where yacht crew all hold professional lifeguard qualifications. Maybe a few key crew members holding a lifeguard certification would make some sense. So what about the majority of crew members that will not gain this certification?

Superyacht In Water Supervision & Rescue© is a new and very appropriate course specifically designed for yacht crew that have to be experts in supervising such a huge array of in water

activities. This course has been created by SSI (Scuba Schools International) and Ondine Diving with accreditation from the PYA (Professional Yachting Association).

A 2 day course that introduces yacht crew to basic in water managerial roles and responsibilities, basics of snorkeling, freediving & lifeguarding, specific techniques used with rescue aids and also assist in fine tuning existing in water safety procedures on board, with an end of course report given to the captain of the yacht so as he or she has a clearer understanding of their crews in water strengths and weaknesses. A valuable tool for organization throughout busy charter seasons and boss trips!

Prevention through pro-active training and drills is the best and only way to prevent fatalities on board when it comes to in water recreational activities!

First aid and medical training has formally existed in yachting for many years but there has not been any formal concentration on what happens in the water, until now!

“Taking the knowledge of practical skills out of the classroom and practicing on the water is invaluable, and may well save a life someday.”

- Dr. Spike Briggs Director Medical Support Offshore LTD Happy sailing folks and be safe!

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS turn filter through into the accommodation areas.

Whether you are a private yacht or charter vessel, this service gives peace of mind that owners, clients and crew are living or working within a healthier, cleaner environment. The service can be carried out quickly and with minimal disruption to crew on board. Even the largest of super yachts could be treated within 1 day; the majority of jobs can be completed within 6-8 hours.

Marinevac are able to provide before and after independent laboratory reports to fully illustrate the effectiveness of the treatment.

Marinevac www.marinevac.com info@marinevac.com David: (+34) 687 655 322 Mist - Breathe Clean Air & Purify Your Living Space The truth is, most of the indoor surfaces you come into contact with have NEVER been thoroughly decontaminated.

No matter how many hours your crew or cleaners spend cleaning, there are some bacteria which simply cannot be removed with standard methods and products.

MIST (Marinevac Interior

Sterilisation Treatment) provides the ultimate purification system with the proven capability to rid your environment of 99.9% of all health and performance affecting bacteria and viruses.

These include H1N1-A Influenza, MRSA, Norovirus, Rotavirus, E-Coli, Salmonella and Legionella to name just a few.

Constant exposure to the marine environment with high residual moisture content can encourage microbial growth of mould in duct work and air handling units. As these moulds, mildew and

fungi develop in the dark recesses of the duct work, they multiply and spread like wildfire developing spores that carry ‘mycotoxins’ into the air. Some mycotoxins have been associated with allergies, respiratory inflammation and other complaints and health problems.

MIST completely sterilises walls, floors and surfaces to remove this hidden threat, leaving no visible trace or residue on surface materials, windows, glass or mirrors. The MIST system can also be used to sterilise air conditioning ducting directly through the air handlers, which in

Our MIST treatment is not only suitable for the marine industry but can be applied to private residencies, clinics, schools, care homes, nurseries etc. Our formula has been fully tested and carries no risk of toxicity usually associated with other products which rely on chemical action alone.

Marinevac Services Established in 2007 Marinevac has become one of the leading companies for pipe work de-scaling and waste water management on board super yachts in many destinations worldwide.

Marinevac’s mission is to provide our customers with an extremely high level of quality service, working together with similar minded local professionals to achieve a common goal, “Your Total Satisfaction” The Marinevac office is based in Palma de Mallorca but can offer services in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Croatia, Montenegro, Florida, South East Asia and Australia.

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If you would like further information on the MIST treatment or any other of Marinevac’s services you can visit the Marinevac website or if you would like a no obligation quotation please email or call David.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS concierge requests. They also provide advanced itinerary planning and implementation of every aspect of a yacht’s trip.

In the past years, BWA Yachting has had an increasing interest in expanding their services in Spain and has already been available in Port Adriano since 2009; the opening of their second office in Mallorca and within the facilities of Astilleros de Mallorca will enable them to be very close to the yachts during their yard period.

RSB Rigging Solutions splicing@rsb-rigging.com RSB Rigging Solutions Supplied Full Running Rigging Program for Recently Launched S/Y Unfurled RSB Rigging Solutions was contracted last year to supply the running rigging package on yet another of the most prestigious sailing yacht projects of 2015: 46m Vitters Shipyard built S/Y Unfurled.

The brand new 46m S/Y Unfurled was launched last year from the renowned Vitters Shipyard in Holland.

She is the newest in a long line of yachts with the name “Unfurled” and replaces the 34m Royal Huisman built yacht, that was recently sold and is now called S/Y Spiip.

Allan Wester heads up the RSB Rigging Solutions splicing department, he states: ‘This was the 2nd highly prestigious project of 2015 for which we provided a full running rigging. Being a relatively small splicing team, we are incredibly proud of our growing resume. This goes to show the level of expertise for which we are now becoming known in the industry.’

Steve Branagh, founder of RSB Rigging Solutions comments, She is a very powerful boat with a huge amount of sail carried on the 63m tall mast.

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The mainsail is a square topped sail made of Norths 3Di cloth and combined with the full size blade jib gives us around 1200 square meters of upwind sail area. Off the wind with the mainsail, A4 spinnaker and spinnaker staysail set we carry a shade under 3000 square meters of sail meaning that boat handling and crew work is at a premium to keep the boat under control and going in the right direction.

The onboard crew and race team have gelled together well with many of us having sailed together on various other projects. We realise that it will take some time to learn the best methods of handling these huge sails and getting the boat around the corners on the race course but have high hopes for this years regattas in the BVI’s, St Barths, Sardina and finally the Super Yacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca.’

S/Y Unfurled is also a finalist at the World Superyacht Awards for Sailing Yachts 45m and above. We wish the owner and Unfurled team the best of luck for all her appearances this year.

For all ropes and rigging enquiries contact splicing@rsb-rigging.com

Other Spanish offices from Costa Brava to Cadiz, Seville, the Balearic and Canary Islands include Barcelona, Vilanova Grand Marina, and Tarragona.

Astilleros de Mallorca Stefan Enders stefan.enders@ astillerosdemallorca.com Astilleros de Mallorca Announces Partnership with BWA Yachting Astilleros de Mallorca, the Mediterranean Premier Shipyard for Refit and Repair of Superyachts is happy to confirm that BWA Yachting has opened a new office inside their facilities.

The intent of the agreement between Astilleros de Mallorca and BWA Yachting is to offer the best possible global assistance to their clients needs. BWA Yachting provides a broad range of services from fully integrated global packages through to handling single port calls and last minute specialist

Astilleros de Mallorca offers a full range of in-house services, covering all needs and requirements of yachts, with facilities for hauling up to 1700 tons and around 75 m in length, as well as an exterior berthing quay for vessels of up to 110m.

If you are interested in planning your upcoming stay at the shipyard in Palma de Mallorca, Stefan Enders, Commercial Manager at Astilleros de Mallorca, may be able to assist you with an early quote, whether you are interested in using the facilities at their main site ‘Astilleros de Mallorca’ or with their team at ‘STP’. Stefan is based in Mallorca but will be touching base in Falmouth Harbour (Antigua) from the 22nd of February and moving on to Saint Martin from the 27th of February.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

Delicioso (+34) 971 699 221 info@deli-delicioso.com Delicioso Launch New Crew Food Menu for Spring Following the incredibly successful fresh menu we launched last autumn, we´re pleased to share with you our new crew menu - perfect for chef holidays and yard periods.

Featuring plenty of healthy choices and lighter options, whilst not losing all your favourite dishes.

Daily Fresh Crew Food Menu including accompaniments €10.00 Per Person Why not try?

• Thai Chicken, Vegetable & Beansprout Salad with Lime, Mint & Coriander Dressing • Panko Crusted Salmon, Ginger & Scallion Fishcakes, Herb Buttered New Potatoes, Mixed Leaf Salad • Roasted Aubergine, Tomato, Mozzarella & Pasta Bake with Crisp Mixed Salad • Chilli Beef & Pine nut Kofta Kebabs with Fresh Herb Cous Cous, Cucumber & Mint Salad & Tzatziki Sauce Sandwich Meal Deal €8.50 Per Person • Choose one of our sandwich fillings and your choice of bread • Crisps and Fruit included Special Offer Lunch and Dinner Deal €16.00 Per Person 10

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Sandwich Meal Deal Plus Fresh Menu

investment in the company has now been confirmed.

BM Composotes www.bmcomposites.com

Frozen Meals

The New Company “OrcaSigns S.L” will still be based out of the same premises in Mallorca with Saul Jones heading up the Sales and Application side of the business with a new back office Operations and Accounts structure coming from the new shareholders David and Lucy Ireland known to many in the business from Deckers Uniforms. (Mallorca, Barcelona and Antibes)

BM Composites Now Have Greater Capabilities Than Ever Before

Freshly prepared in our kitchens and flash frozen for your convenience with all the favourites • Chicken & Squash Cacciatore • Classic Italian Beef Lasagne • Thai Coconut Chicken & Vegetable Curry • Sustainable Fish Pie Provisioning And of course our full provisioning service supplying all your food, drinks & wine requirements is available all year.

Orca Signs www.orca-signs.com sales@orca-signs.com Orca Signs Orca Baleares, one of the Mediterranean’s Premier Signage of Superyachts companies is happy to announce that new

David commented to us “We are extremely excited about where we can take Orca. The company has a great track record and is well know and liked within the industry as is Saul but we are able to offer added structure that has been missing from the day to day running due to limited resources and man power. As with our other interests the focus will be very much on customer service and we hope to achieve growth through recommendation based on client’s experience.”

During our 10 years in business we have encountered many interesting challenges and requests that have honed our skills at solving problems and finding solutions. Our focus is on providing a complete service from design consultancy, through structural and composite engineering, CNC machining to construction and installation. Using the latest techniques in rendering, scanning, modelling and CNC cutting we can easily produce scale mock-ups or prototypes for R&D testing or pre-production analysis. Our long experience of innovation means we are used to working to the tight deadlines and budget pressures that are essential to ensure a project’s success. We pride ourselves on being approachable, professional and committed to our customer’s needs and with our head office based in STP shipyard in Palma, our management team are always on hand to discuss client’s requirements.

Please take a look at our new website for the full range of services we can offer.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS A gap in the market was spotted for a multifunctional, easy to use, leisure and maintenance platform that can be linked together in any configuration.

Baxter Marine Hamish Goddard hamish@baxtermarine.com Award-winning NautiBuoy Begins Marketing Push in Mallorca Porto Portals-based Baxter Marine has been appointed as one of Mallorca´s primary resellers for NautiBuoy Marine - the world´s leader in innovative, multifunctional inflatable floating platforms.

Fresh from the success of winning their category in the DAME Awards for innovative products in the marine industry, the NautiBuoy Marine Platforms are available in 4 different sizes in both Hypalon and PVC and are incredibly stable, simple to

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assemble, manoeuvre and stow as well as being easy to lift from the water. They allow users to create multiple configurations due to the unique modular Air toggle connection system that can be used as jet-ski docks, maintenance platforms, floating islands and pontoons.

The company’s portfolio features 20 platforms in a range of options The Ocean series incorporates 4, CR/ CR drop stitch with Hypalon platforms, ranging in length and width.

The Voyager series although identical in design to the Ocean series, are fabricated from PVC. The Sport series are stripped back platforms in PVC, without the full connection facilities, for yachts only wanting one stand alone platform for recreational and maintenance use.

The Platforms are available in 4 different sizes as well as 2 different surfaces, including a PE Teak effect foam.

NautiBuoy has a range of leisure and maintenance accessories, designed and chosen to enhance the users´ water sports and leisure experience and the platform´s versatile capabilities.

The platforms, which feature a patented modular air-toggle connection system, are also ideal to be used as jet-ski docks, or preventing SeaBobs and other valuable toys from damaging themselves or the vessel – an immediate and realizable return on investment in the system.

Designed by yachtsmen, the Nautibuoy Marine Platform was designed and created out of the frustration felt whilst working as crew on mediumlarge motor and sailing yachts.

Owner benefits include: • A new dimension to yachting, relax in comfort at water level, giving owners freedom from the confines of the yacht • Extends the yacht space for a fraction of the price, adding much needed swim platform area to yachts.

• Modular Options offered so they can be linked in multiple configurations, giving the freedom to choose the design and space required.

• An own ´Private Island´ easily towed by a small tender to be anchored off a beachtake the comforts of the yacht closer to the shore • So stable they offer a superb place to do Yoga and exercise from.

• Creates a walkway between yachts when they are moored close to each other.

• Quick to inflate and deflate in less than 5 minutes with the electric pump provided • Super-stable and quick & easy to remove from the water with unique Ballast System.

Product demonstrations can be booked with Baxter Marine who will be happy to visit clients at their location. Baxter Marine will also be showing the NautiBuoy Marine platforms - both ashore and afloat - on their extensive stand at the Palma Boat Show.

Said Cenk Efe, Managing Director of Baxter Marine: “It´s a very exciting new product of the very highest quality and we are delighted to add it to our portfolio, which already includes prime brokerage motor yachts, the Pearl and Arcadia motor yacht brands and ZAR Tenders. The NautiBuoy platforms are a brilliant design in their own right – designed by yachtsman for use by yachtsman - and built to a superb standard in keeping with the highest levels in the industry.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS this can come down to what the weather is doing that day.

Components are a very good example of where carbon fibre is the right choice.

Carbon fibre components are becoming less exotic and more affordable all the time.

The right techniques need to be applied to deliver a cost effective service, for example infusion, wet lamination, pre-preg. The costs of the moulds required can be a shock but this can be reduced considerably by the use of our in house CNC machine. This not only reduces labour costs in making the moulds but the quality is excellent and this in turn reduces labour on the finished part.

Innovation3 Composites (+34) 971 254 223 www.i3composites.com Composites & Components in the Super Yacht Industry Innovation3 Composites is young company based in Palma de Mallorca working with high end composites of the super yacht industry, be it major structural modifications or luxury components.

Year on year the number of yachts being built in composites is increasing. This year we have seen some of the traditional Dutch yards venturing into full composite construction. Driven by the present global awareness of climate change this has all sectors looking at fuel efficiency as a major design component. The super yacht industry is increasingly looking to composites and it’s unbeatable weight savings for the answer by improving efficiency.

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footer mark being built. The properties of carbon fibre are perfect for the application.

Plus, as the costs of carbon fibre and related materials come down and the need for fuel efficiency comes up these materials are no longer as exotic as they once were.

That said composites is not an easy industry to work in. The variables are many, and the consequences of bad workmanship are serious. The Innovation3 Composites expert team has come from racing yacht construction, when you are working on the build of these high performance craft the margin for error is very small.

Tolerances are minimal and the constant chase for weight savings mean that everything is built close to its working limits. This means that as a builder you have to follow the drawings to the letter.

However, the lesser details of build sequence core bond for example are left to builder’s discretion. Only experience can teach you which processes can be applied in which situations. For example

In 2015 for example Innovation3 Composites delivered several large semicustom passerelles where we utilised the fact that we can produce the tooling in-house.

This considerably reduced the cost of what is a still a custom component. We then took this a step further by designing the next generation of moulds so their dimensions can be changed to suit a range of semi-custom passerelles.

On request Innovation3 Composites made several large passerelles in the 4m range which were wider than is available from the main stream. Using infusion and a open mould technique the cost was 70% of the closest mainstream supplier. The weight of 4m with four post handrail passerelle is 17kg and this includes 3.5kg of metal fittings for connection to yacht and wheels.

For 2016 Innovation3 Composites will extend this semi-custom model into wheels, davits, swim ladders, and other parts which can be utilised by various yachts.

Palma Watch (+34) 871 932 249 info@palmawatch.com www.palmawatch.com Palmawatch Establishes a Shipwright’s Dept in Mallorca Owners of the most expensive and luxurious superyachts in the world are usually individuals who recognise and value hand crafted workmanship performed by an artisan, and for this reason an in-house Shipwright’s Department is an essential service to be able to call upon, for a repair and refit specialist company like Palmawatch.

Since taking on British born Paul Muston, a qualified Boat Builder and Shipwright by trade for 25 years, the company have seen a big increase in demand for his carpentry and joinery skills, according to Pierre Oberon the boss of Palmawatch.

“Right now Paul is busy laying teak decking and refurbishing a swim platform on a 40 metre Jongert, and his work schedule looks full for the coming two months. We are therefore actively seeking another skilled Shipwright to meet the increased demand for such work, as we have already gained a solid reputation for it with our clients ” said Pierre.

So, one of the oldest recorded trades in the maritime world is being commercially continued in sunny Mallorca, where Palmawatch are bringing its irreplaceable skills and workmanship to the refit and repair work they are carrying out on a daily basis on their customer’s yachts!

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No12 Fine Wines and Provisions Refurbish Their Temperature Controlled Wine Cellar in Mallorca No12 Fine Wines and provisions, based in Palma de Mallorca are gearing up for the 2016 charter season and have finished refurbishing their new temperature controlled wine cellar.

Located just off Club de Mar, in Avenue the Joan Miro, the wine cellar holds a vast selection of some of your favourite wines including powerful Italian super Tuscans, classy Bordeaux 1st growths and even a few bottles of the internationally acclaimed Burgundy Romanée Conti.

Charlotte Painter, an exchief stewardess who runs the office, enthusiastically explains which wines have become extremely popular for her charter guests. She points out that Rosé wines are still one of the staple wines on

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most yachts during charter season and justifies this trend explaining that nothing pairs better with BBQ’s and Mediterranean food under the Spanish sun. Domaines Ott, Château Romassan and Château D’Esclans Whispering Angel being two of her best sellers.

Ms Painter reveals that this year she has an increase in requests for Burgundy Pinot Noirs which can be appreciated on a cool summer evening, but she also points out that in contrast powerful Italian wines such as Sassicaia and Ornellaia are still a perfect pairing with grilled steaks.

Oaked Chardonnay, this year, has definitely increased in popularity and she explained that she is stocking a good selection of Montrachets and Meursault to satisfy that palate, but exclaims that New Sauvignon blanc is still the number one white wine best seller. She reveals she has a

new star wine in this category ….at an unbelievable price.

Charlotte then brought out a lovely bottle Duckhorn ‘three Palms’ Merlot wine from the cellar for us to open. She explained that Californian wines have also increased in popularity and now I know why – It was sublimely fantastic.

‘It makes such a difference

Sunseeker Mallorca Following a few months of uncertainty and speculation, we can confirm that Sunseeker Mallorca SL is now the sole Sunseeker dealer on the island. They will operate from their existing office in Puerto Portals with a new office in Port Adriano opening soon. They will also continue to offer their top notch servicing and warranty work to existing Sunseeker owners and their yachts.

Sunseeker Mallorca is a wholly owned company of The Sunseeker London

when the wine is stored properly’, Charlotte explained as we both took another sip of this complex Merlot. She continued ‘When the bottle is kept at the right temperature it matures in a way the winemaker intended and reveals its full potential once opened. If we’re supplying fine wines, we have to make sure our clients receive them in optimum condition’

Group, who also have offices in France, Portugal, Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Algiers, as well as the Spanish mainland.

Andrew Thomas is heading up the operation from Portals assisted by Teddy Torkington who speaks Spanish and French in addition to English.

They are also in the process of recruiting a German speaker to the sales team.

Andrew and his team will be at the forthcoming Palma Superyacht Show and Palma Boat Show with three boats on display.

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By Paddy Harrison The History of Paddy Harrison, 5 Star Yachts & The Way Forward with Partners Amo Yachts, Maritimo Yachts & Absolute Yachts I arrived in Mallorca in 1987 on a 30 metre motor yacht called “Cape Fane” based in Puerto Portals. The marina was empty at the time and my wife had just given birth to our first son Alex, so I really wanted to be land based and earn more money than I could do working as crew.

I had been skippering and maintaining two other boats in the marina for the same owner as “Cape Fane”. Other yachts were constantly arriving in the marina and the owners of these boats wanted a caretaking and maintenance service so very quickly we had a business up and running which we called 5 Star Yacht Care. (I still have the T-shirt).

We built this business up over 10 years, providing maintenance and cleaning services and then we progressed into the brokerage market with a large office in Puerto Portals. In 1997 we sold the business and I then started working for Sunseeker Sales in their Portals office.

This took me to the boat shows throughout Europe and broadened my selling skills of boats up to 30 metres, especially regarding new builds with all their warranty issues.

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on Puerto Portals as 5 Star Yachts (You must have seen the blue Toyota pickup). In the autumn of 2014 while selling a Sunseeker in conjunction with another broker from Ibiza called Andreas Moegle of Amo Yachts I had to coordinate the refit of the boat to complete the sale. During this refit and the final sale we both got on very well and struck up a good business relationship.

Amo Yachts has the dealership for Spain for Absolute (not the Vodka) and he asked if I was interested to represent Absolute Yachts in Mallorca.

When the 2015 Palma boat show came around I assisted setting up and running the Absolute stand and we cemented our relationship.

In June 2015 I attended the Absolute Yachts dealer conference at the factory in Podenzano, Northern Italy.

The visit was extremely enlightening; the new factory is highly efficient using The ISS (Integrated Structural System) throughout the building process. From day one they adopted the English as the primary language of the facility. With a state of the art design & production building yachts from 40 to 72 feet of the highest quality, I was very impressed by this, having previously worked with Sunseeker.

Then came the Cannes boat show. I was able to do some preparation for this show on product knowledge and invited clients to view the range of Absolute Yachts we had on display. We achieved some excellent sales of yachts that are currently being delivered to Mallorca and which you will all see in the anchorages & marinas of South West Mallorca this coming season.

Thanks to achieving sales of a number of Absolute Yachts I required a stronger presence and a base in a marina location, so having known Jonathan Syrett of Camper & Nicholsons and

Maritimo Yachts for many years, I approached him to see if we could team up and sell Absolute Yachts from the Maritimo Business Center in the Club de Mar where I am now also working very closely with Maritimo Yachts.

That’s where we are now and I am looking ahead to a very bright future with business partners throughout the Balearics with whom I am very proud to be associated.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

Remy Millott

Rupert Savage

Peter Brown

Mark Conyers

Global Yachting Group

significant reinvestment in the business alongside majority stakeholder Lonsdale. Mark Conyers will also reinvest but will stand down as CEO of Rolling Stock to work alongside Remy Millott in a business development capacity, and as Group Ambassador.

in 2015, to 2,500 in 2020 according to UBS. Alongside this, the superyacht finishing market is growing at an estimated 6% CAGR ( source: Parthenon).

combined their experience of the private equity, advisory and asset management sectors. The company draws on a significant collective experience of working in large organisations and applies that to the smaller end of the private equity market.

Global Yachting Group, a leading provider of services to the world’s superyacht fleet, receives support from Lonsdale Capital Partners for management buyout.

Global Yachting Group (GYG), the parent company of Pinmar and Rolling Stock, has secured management buyout support from Lonsdale Capital Partners, allowing it to push ahead with expansion plans and secure its future as the leading superyacht service provider in its field.

GYG’s management team is led by Executive Chairman Remy Millott, Rupert Savage (CEO), and Peter Brown (COO), who will each make a

This investment in GYG comes at a time when the number of superyachts on the water continues to grow, in line with the increasing number of billionaires. In 2015, there were approximately 5,200 superyachts in operation and the fleet is expected to rise some 15% to 6,000 by 2020, according to Superyacht Intelligence; while the number of billionaires is expected to rise by over 30%, from 1,700

With Lonsdale’s investment and wider support, GYG intends to grow organically and through acquisition, develop its new build and refit capabilities, as well as its presence in the world’s premier shipyards. Lonsdale Capital Partners is an experienced, hands-on private equity firm focused on the smaller end of the mid-market.

Lonsdale Capital Partners was founded in 2009 by Alan Dargan, Ross Finegan and David Gasparro who

Remy Millott, Executive Chairman of the Global Yachting Group, said: “We will still focus on our core business, so for our clients it’s business as usual. Our goal is to take the Global Yachting Group forward from being the world’s leading provider of painting services to superyachts, and expand our range of services and geographical reach. We are excited to have Lonsdale Capital Partners behind our ambitious growth strategy and we believe that in Lonsdale we have the perfect partner to support us in meeting our objectives of continuous improvement and expansion.”

Alan Dargan, founder of Lonsdale Capital Partners, said: “We invested in the Global Yachting Group because it has an experienced and proven management team, the sector is growing fast and the business is the leader in its field. We will support the Group’s continued strong growth and look forward to working with Remy, Rupert and their team.”

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Technology Update Satellite 2016 Having just returned from Satellite 2016, the Symposium and Show for the satellite industry held annually at the Gaylord Convention centre in Washington DC, I am pleased to present a first-hand “state of the industry” update.

The Symposium and Show are relatively small when compared to, for example, the Monaco Yacht Show and also, being rather dominated by men in grey suits, they’re surprisingly colourless in comparison to the lively yachts shows which we know and love!

However, there was plenty going on, with representations from ALL the major players and CEOs, CFOs and CTOs all present and sitting on one panel or another. The Symposium, which consists of a series of panel discussions, runs in parallel with the Show.

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opening 2 hours session entitled “In case you missed it, everything has changed!”. On the panel were CEOs from the five major satellite companies which own and manage a large proportion of the satellites up above us. These companies are SES, Intelsat, Telesat, Inmarsat and Eutelsat.

They all have a significant number of spacecraft orbiting the earth, and also have invested heavily in the new galaxies of satellites preparing to be launched.

I was a little shocked and disappointed at their answer to the first question they were asked which was, “What do you think the biggest growth area will be in 2016?” The reply - “broadband”! As this is the main reason they are making these huge investments in new satellites, I wondered whether this simplistic answer was due to the early hour of the day and a lack of caffeine! However, they did eventually expand on this general statement and were all in agreement that broadband in the aircraft cabin is going to be the biggest growth area within the next few months/years.

Sadly, and despite the promising title of the session, they didn’t light my “new innovations” fire by telling me anything I didn’t already know. All in all, it was a bit of a love-in, with them all agreeing on the most obvious activities they are pursuing. I had hoped to hear some evolutionary if not revolutionary new ideas.

The two most interesting technologies mentioned

by Stephen Spengler, CEO of Intelsat, were the new Kymeta flat panel, which has been mentioned frequently in this column, and the need for satellite companies to integrate with the new 5G terrestrial connectivity. We at e3 are already heavily involved with both of these concepts, so I was pleased to have our strategy endorsed by the major players in the satellite industry.

The first working Kymeta panels on a car and a boat at Satellite 2016 On the second evening of the Show, Kymeta hosted a splendid high-profile party in order to launch publicly their first working satellite panels, one of which was installed in the roof of a Toyota car and the other on the 40m river boat which was chartered specifically for the event. The setting was ideal, with the usually grey River Potomac river bathed in evening sunshine, and the temperature a very unseasonable 27 º C.

The single panel was transmitting at 4Mbps up and receiving at 12Mbps down.

The Toyota car had been on a 10,000 mile drive around the USA over the previous few weeks visiting satellite companies, Google, service providers, cruise lines, universities, etc., and each had been invited to affix a sticker to the car and sign it.

The car visited Florida and, if you look carefully, you’ll see our e3 logo, duly signed by our guys in Fort Lauderdale!

The panel installed on board was tracking Intelsat’s Galaxy 17 satellite. The system was streaming 8 TV channels, which were shown on a single screen in 8 windows simultaneously, and they also held live Skype sessions with the car at the same time.

Apparently, the Connected Car team from Kymeta had had a great road trip, running Skype sessions and Netflix in the car whilst on the move.

Having been closely involved with the Kymeta project for the last 30 months, it was fantastic to witness all this all working “live” for the first time.

There are already plans afoot to replicate this demonstration on a yacht at the Monaco Yacht Show in September with multiple panels and much higher bandwidth.

How the satellite industry has to adapt to the changes in media habits such as Streaming, OTT and

Bandwidth on Demand.

During the Symposium, there was an interesting session which covered the rapidly evolving changes of the media consumers (i.e. us), and the response required by the satellite industry in order to address these changes. The session was run by Jimmy Schaeffler, chairman and CSO of The Carmel Group.

of on-demand viewers would prefer to watch it. With that data, the company built and released this hugely successful TV drama.

Some of the trends he pointed out are fairly obvious, but useful to list as it shows the scale of the changes to come.

The Internet of Things (IOT) is set to connect everything and everyone to the Internet through sensors and embedded processors in every device such as smart watches, your fridge and oven. As the network of devices grow and seeks to collect and exchange data, satellite will most certainly have a role in enabling that conversation.

Firstly, migration to mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and wearable technologies is steadily increasing, the demands for mobile applications are growing, and this trend will continue. Interestingly, he stated that “smartphones are still in their earliest stage of development.” The bandwidth demand by iPhones, iPads, smart watches, etc. will increase the need for better bandwidth distribution.

Clearly Connectivity, and in particular satellite connectivity, will play a big part as cars, airplanes, and inanimate objects everywhere begin to link up to the Internet. With devices rapidly proliferating across the globe, especially in third world countries, the demand for bandwidth will rise as each individual device requires more bandwidth for new platforms and higher definition content.

Secondly, he pointed out that we are migrating to streaming broadband. According to a study conducted jointly

by Ericsson and Consumer Labs regarding viewer TV and media habits in 2014, consumers are already watching equal amounts of scheduled TV and streamed on-demand video each week.

As we know, this trend is going to increase indefinitely.

As consumers, most of us have multiple devices now, and each device will become more powerful. We will see more and more computer, power and storage in one small unit, increasing the need for bandwidth capacity in coming years.

Thirdly Data Analytics, the collection and analysis of data surrounding consumer and audience habits, is a key factor in helping to create what the consumer wants. Amazon are key exponents of this trend (just think how often you see “you may also be interested in…” on their website), and Schaeffler also pointed out Netflix’s “House of Cards” series, in which the company turned away from traditional aspects of analysis and instead made use of data it had collected regarding what the consumer wanted to see and how Netflix’s audience

SMALL BUSINESS? Time to get your head in the Cloud!

So, clearly the scale of what is required of the satellite industry is vast. Stephen Spengler, CEO of Intelsat, commented at the inaugural CEO session that the only way to fulfil demand in the years to come is for satellite connectivity to work in conjunction with terrestrial 5G connectivity – something we’re already providing with our HYBRID solution here at e3 Systems!

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By How2Yacht, the PYA’s newest regional office, based in Gibraltar how2yacht.com info@How2Yacht.com PYA Announce Partnership Agreement with Worldchefs (WACS) Exciting News for Superyacht Chefs!!!

The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) has recently signed an agreement with Worldchefs where PYA and WORLDCHEFS will each recognise the other as an Associate Member of their organisations.

PYA and WORLDCHEFS have agreed a recognition reward programme (which includes a programme of training and examinations) that will make it possible for Cooks and Chefs working in the yachting sector to gain the Worldchefs/PYA Professional Culinary Certification Awards qualifications: • Worldchefs/PYA Certified Professional Chef / Chef de Partie (Yacht Chef Award Level 1) • Worldchefs/PYA Certified Sous Chef (Yacht Chef Award Level 2) • Worldchefs/PYA Certified

(Left to right) Ragnar Fridriksson, Managing Director Worldchefs Ltd Joey Meen, Director of Training and Certification, The PYA Cédric Séguela, Director of Secrets de Cuisine John Clancy, Education Director Worldchefs Chef de Cuisine (Yacht Chef Award Level 3) At each level the training will include the relevant Worldchefs criteria plus yachting-related criteria. The relevant Worldchefs standards conform to the certification currently offered to land based Chefs and Cooks in the wider hospitality industry and educational institutes across the world.

The details and criteria of entry and evidence required for each level are available

from the PYA together with the application form and fees.

To briefly summarise however the candidate will be asked to meet the Entry Requirements at each level and provide evidence of Technical Expertise, Professional Development and Professional Reputation. Training will be available if needed, and an assessment procedure will be required as part of the application process.

Captain James Heise Palma de Mallorca, Spain Boca Raton, Florida james@overtemp.com 34 871 570 634 1 800 727 2304

Superyacht chefs can now build both their CV and their professional profile with a Worldchefs recognised certification – it is an easy process to apply; based on menu planning, guest’s profiles (cultural and dietary needs), recipes, recruitment, management, budgets… etc (as an example). The evidence required will be in the form of photos, references, recognised Food Safety qualifications, testimonials and yacht service.

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join forces with PYA and help to promote opportunities for Chefs and Cooks working in the yachting sector who seek international recognition for their professional skills, education and training. ” Charles Carroll – President “This partnership will also contribute to the goal of both partners in raising and maintaining the highest culinary standards and training throughout the yachting industry.”

John Clancy - Education Director for Worldchefs.

“PYA are delighted to have this collaboration with World Chefs, with the intention of awarding and recognising the skills and experience of the amazing chefs who work in our sector. Yachting experience has often been left out of the loop with professional recognition.

Worldchefs is giving yacht chefs the chance to credit these talents with an international endorsement” Joey Meen – PYA Director of Training and Certification

CREW MATTERS The formula holds that only 10 percent of professional development comes from the traditional formal classroom environment.

A surprise to many!

Karen Passman Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com 70:20:10 Rule of Learning and Development How much learning do we expect our crew to do once they are in a job? According to research, most of it!

To ensure that real learning takes place and endures, apply the 70 : 20 : 10 rule.

With so much emphasis on courses and qualifications, it’s easy to think that crew are getting all the development they need off the yacht.

Integrating both formal and informal training, is a more holistic and enduring way to learn and develop new skills and behaviours.

model continues to be widely used by many organisations across the globe. The authors believe that hands-on experience (the 70&) is the most important, because it enables individuals to discover and refine their skills, make decisions, deal with challenges, etc. in a “live” context. They can also learn from their mistakes and can often receive immediate feedback on their performance.

The 20% comes through a range of activities that include social learning, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning and other interactions with peers.

Encouragement and feedback are important elements of this valuable learning method.

• 70% from real life and onthe-job experiences, tasks and problem solving. This is the most important aspect.

• 20% from feedback and from watching and working with role models.

• 10% from formal training.

The model was created in the 1980s by three researchers and authors, Morgan McCall, Michael M. Lombardo and Robert A. Eichinger. The

Monthly Sailor Quiz (answers page 106)

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The question is how are you going to implement this 90% of on board learning and development for crew?

Perhaps the first question should be – “Am I going to create a learning culture on board?” Once the answer is “yes”, it may not be as onerous as it at first appears.

There are many ways to help create the learning culture on board:• Developing a buddy system and already you are providing a mentoring and learning environment. Whether doing or just watching and talking, they are learning.

• Job and knock – could turn into Job & learn!

• Ask someone junior to run a 15 minute tool box talk – the NHS have been running a system for years – watch

one : do one : teach one (of operations – thankfully supervised!)

• Hold monthly 1:1’s and ensure everyone has a current action plan in place, and that includes you!

• When crew return from a course, get them to demonstrate some of their new found knowledge.

• Earmark 30 minutes each week for crew development.

• Go out of your way to give crew regular feedback – both positive and developmental.

So as a senior crew member if you are wondering how responsible you are for your junior crew’s learning … It’s a lot! 90%. Make a commitment this season to try out a couple of extra ways to increase your crew’s learning and development.

Impact Crew will support you to create the right culture for your yacht. Impact Crew specialises in providing team and leadership development, along with other management consultancy services.

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command of such a titan, but still, the thought…

These qualifications are definitely valuable and necessary but by far not enough to prep someone to master a yacht as a professional.

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Warning the Industry for My Seatbelt Alarm!

Now I for one am not a fan of red tape and regulations, what I do like, however, is structure. I dare to say that structure is the one thing our industry is lacking.

It starts with education and the legal requirements.

Compared to industries such as aviation, the level of required training is extremely low. Anybody who claims to have sailed 2500nm can enrol in a yachtmaster course and two weeks later is entitled to captain a yacht up to 200 Tons. TWO HUNDRED TONS!!!

That’s a big boat!

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Then there’s the competition between the different schools, mostly franchises of the same company. But how is it even possible that they have different prices? How is it allowed that there are two franchises of the same company in the same street?

Even McDonalds doesn’t allow that, and if they did, they would provide the exact same prices at the same quality.

So if you are new to the yachting industry and a little bit switched on, you can already sense that you’ve kind of entered the wild wild west. You have entered an industry of perception. Shiny yachts, good looking crew and the best jobs go to those who master the game of perception, who look like they know what they are doing. If you think I sound bitter, guess again. I love this industry but I think everybody would benefit from more structure.

Longevity has down-spiralled over the last few years due to lack of commitment from both employers and staff.

Don’t ask me who let go first.

The first professional captain I worked with had been working for the same owner for 13 years, now more than a decade later he still is, that’s unheard of nowadays.

Once again another acquaintance of mine is now jumping ship because the owner has decided to change the itinerary and go to a cruising area that would make this captain’s family life impossible. I am talking about a 45m vessel, it should have a decent budget. Would it be impossible for an owner who is happy with his captain to set up a structured, perhaps rotational, work regime so he can hold on to him? Did the captain raise the idea? Is there no possibility to negotiate a better structure?

The employers are mainly private individuals and the yachts are usually flagged by states with extremely lenient labour regulations.

Generally people who will behave responsible towards their employers are also

responsible and cautious for their own situation. Many mature and responsible people will wonder what will happen between jobs as the industry offers no structure there, apart from your own savings. So they are scared off.

Therefore the profile of crew we are looking for is: responsible and mature but at the same time adventurous and free spirited. Now that’s a rare breed.

Before I know it I will catch myself suggesting some kind of social security fund (!?!) compiled by cuts of the crew’s salaries. Now there’s a scary thought, right?

And this is why I’m not a fan of red tape and regulations because I believe they all stem from the lack of people’s ability to take responsibility when due. That’s why my car is now dictating me to put on my seatbelt with an annoying beeping alarm when I move it 40 meters from the street to the garage.

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Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com Announcing! ACREW to Host the Official Crew Lounge at Palma Superyacht Show 2016!

ACREW is looking forward to hosting the official crew lounge in the Palma Superyacht Show for the second year. Following last year’s busy and successful Lounge, ACREW is planning another five days filled with learning opportunities, networking and relaxed socialising.

Over 268 captains and crew took part in more than twenty professional development workshops at the event last year and the ACREW Lounge was constantly buzzing with activity.

This year ACREW will be delivering an even better experience as part of their mission to provide excellence in learning and development for crew.

The Palma Superyacht Show is an event to really look forward to in the yachting calendar. It provides great opportunities to engage with fellow crew over the five days.

from the leading edge of luxury design for 2016/2017.

Programme highlights include workshops from:

Workshop Details

No.12 Fine Wines will take crew through a wine tasting journey, with an exquisite range of wines, including showcasing the best wines from Mallorca. In a ground breaking development in the arena of wine glass design, Jamie from Harlequin will demonstrate how every wine you could ever serve can be served in one of only three glasses. For stews, this is great news as ordering becomes so much easier and talking confidently to guests about the wine and glass is made much simpler.

• Medaire: Blood and Breaks.

The Basics of Bleeding and Fracture Management • Interior Yacht Services: Ontrend Dining 2016/17 • Harlequin and No.12 Fine Wines: Glass and Wine Tasting • ACREW Finance Partners United Advisers Marine, International Foreign Exchange (IFX) and Reedman Wealth Management: Making Your Money Work for You In the business of listening to crew, ACREW have worked closely with crew from all yacht departments to design a great programme of workshops during Palma Superyacht Show. The full programme will be available shortly and registrations will be opening soon.

Blood and Breaks: The Basics of Bleeding and Fracture Management In this introduction to first response onboard, Sara Butler from MedAire will look at how to conduct a primary survey assessment of a casualty onboard based on military field response training. Different types of bleeds will be analysed, and demonstrations of effective treatment using direct pressure, Celox and tourniquet (as a last resort) will feature. The session will also cover SHOCK, what it is and how you can use simple techniques to assist in preventing its onset in a casualty. We will take a look at the different ways someone can sustain a fracture, looking at direct and indirect force and the different ways to treat different types of fracture.

The session finishes with a multiple trauma casualty scenario, where participants will look to use the techniques learned in the session to treat the casualties’ multiple injuries, treat for shock and prepare for aeromedical evacuation.

On-trend Dining 2016 Facilitated by Peter Vogel, Interior Yacht Services

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Chief Stews are responsible for impressing owners and guests with incredible dining experiences. To provide this, Chief Stews have to be on-trend and up to date in the world of luxury tableware accessories, dining and service. Sometimes this is not easy to do as there are so many elements to a really memorable event and fashions change with the seasons. Peter Vogel and his team will present a journey from canape to coffee that will showcase inspiring ideas

Harlequin and No.12 Fine Wines: Glass and Wine Tasting

In an exciting development for the show, Andrew from No.12 Fine Wines is also opening up his cellar two days before the show for stews to visit, sample some great wines and meet the No.12 team.

Make Your Money Work For You: A Finance Check for Crew Working onboard brings a good wage with few outgoings relative to being ashore. It is an opportunity, if managed correctly, to create a great deal of financial security.

Managing this period of wealth means making the most out of it and making it work for you. Our finance partners, UAM, Reedman Wealth Management and International Foreign Exchange (IFX) will deliver a workshop designed to make you aware of the many ways to manage your earnings and assets to secure long time financial security and benefits.

From currency exchange to investment plans, bringing assets ashore to seafarers allowances, key information will be presented through real life case studies and scenarios from real crew.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS 3. The yacht must be used exclusively for commercial purposes, i.e. with a contract in place 4. LOA over 15m 5. 70% of cruising trips must be outside French waters during one calendar year with a higher number of dynamic rather than static charters

By Murielle Gonzalez French Customs Publishes Order Enabling Commercial Yachts to Continue Taking on Duty-free Fuel French Customs has issued an order (Arrete of December 17, 2015) clarifying the rules governing exemption from the national tax TICPE, the internal tax on the consumption of energy products also used for bunkering.

Under the new rules, commercial yachts will continue to be able to take on duty-free fuel in France until October 1st, 2016.

Whilst this is positive news for the industry, there are some caveats. Alex Mazzoni, CEO of SOS Yachting, explains: “The order of 17th December 2015 specifically mentions commercial yachts being exempt if they meet specific criteria mandated by the French Commercial Exemption. The only fly in the ointment is current charter contracts do not comply with FCE requirements.”

To date, charter contracts identify the charterer as being the end-user of the service.

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fuel, the French Tax Agency requires the adoption of a “global service” contract.

The French Customs in compliance with the Tax Agency have decided to allow commercially registered yachts to benefit from the TICPE exemption until October 1, 2016 to give the industry enough time to draft the necessary legal instruments.

ECPY, the European Committee for Professional Yachting, and MYBA, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers’ Association, have already convened a groups of experts to draft new agreements with the input of Customs, who is keen to be involved in the process.

Unlike change in the past, this must not be seen as the Tax Agency or Customs as clamping down on yachting.

Mazzoni explains: “Both agencies are keen to see the industry prosper in France but in compliance with FCE regulations as approved by EU Court rulings.”

Once a new contract has been drafted and approved, yachts that comply with the following criteria (see bullet points below) will be able to take on duty-free fuel (VAT and TICPE exempt) as before.

1. The yacht must be registered as commercial 2. The yacht owning company must employ permanent crew onboard

James Tupper (+44) 1476 583864 www.bgbsils.com BGB SILS - Submersible Inductive Lighting System Making the Impossible Into Reality…

Developed from a seemingly impossible idea, BGB SILS has proven the underwater lighting industry wrong by manufacturing and patenting a powerful contactless underwater lighting system without having to penetrate any surfaces such as the hull of a yacht.

The new BGB Submersible Inductive Lighting System (SILS) uses induction contactless technology to power the LEDs used

within the exterior light.

Electromagnetic induction is the near field wireless transmission of electrical energy between two coils that are tuned to resonate at the same frequency. The two coils may exist as a single piece of equipment or comprise two separate pieces of a singular unit.

BGB SILS operates by having the primary unit (the housing for all the inverter electronics and communication control) on the inside of the marine vessel, lined up with the secondary unit (the luminaires and drive circuitry) on the exterior of the vessel. Both units are positioned in place by marine grade adhesives.

The operator can tune into the surrounding SILS wifi zone (approx. 50m) with their tablet or mobile device and control the RGB-W coloured LEDs with a simple slide of a finger through a bespoke BGB App. SILS does not require any drilling or penetration of the hull in any way (an obvious benefit of using induction systems in the marine industry). The lights can be easily retrofitted without fear of leaks or bad workmanship by an outside electrician and gives peace of mind that the vessel has not been weakened in any way with a hole.

BGBs manufacturing expertise and technological knowhow has been the driving force behind patenting the inductive control technology.

SILS will be available Summer 2016.

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Jim Acher - Sales & Charter Broker M. (+34) 667 678 357 jim@bluewateryachting.com Calle San Juan 4, Palma www.bluewateryachting.com

Bluewater is an international, full service brokerage company specialising in sales, charter, management, crew training and crew placement.

There was a lot of activity in February; some data was OK and some was not so good.

We know that the Miami Yachtshow took place, but even so, the US only accounted for 44% of these reductions, showing that Europe has really been stronger than usual. What are the drivers for this? Very hard to say; it is worth mentioning that many of these vessels were also reduced last month by equally small amounts, but they count all the same. None of the Bluewater fleet was reduced in price and in point of fact, is well positioned amongst its peer groups. A number of vessels in the market place have been at the wrong price for quite some time, so a correction would be expected. One will ask if any macro-economic forces are at play, but we are still seeing enquiries on many of our fleet, so I would suggest that this is too early to call and could just be a re-alignment for some. Sales historically rise in February, but this year has seen a sizeable drop. Please note that only one vessel in the 40-50m bracket was sold, which has had an impact.

Considering the huge increase in price reductions, one might think that this is bad news; however, when one factors-in that an average sale takes 4-8 weeks to complete; the two actions are not necessarily linked. Only 15% of the vessels sold in February had seen a price reduction in the last 6 months, which is good news in itself. What is hidden in the data is that this year has seen the strongest number of total sales for a Jan/Feb in 5 years, only equaled by 2015, with 46 vessels sold. This number was 41 in 2014, 42 in 2013, 32 in 2012 and just 24 in 2011. The USA continues to be strong, accounting for 52% of sales completed. Only two sailing vessels were sold in February; a 38m Perini Navi and a Swan 90 from 2010, which was sold by us. There will be some pressure on March to perform and it will be telling to see what impact the large number of reductions last month will have on the market….. A lot of new entrants came onto the market, as one can see below:

Whilst there has been a big jump in the number month on month, the total for January and February is in-line with the same periods going back many years, so one hopes that although the monthly movement is out of sync with historical, it falls back in line with next month’s data… The USA accounted for 40% of the above and 15% were sailing vessels, (although the majority of these were less than 30m). As always, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this and please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any assistance or advice into any facet of yachting.

All figures are given in good faith, but Bluewater Yachting and The Islander take no responsibility for any error.

2015 was the only February for many years where there was a monthly fall in the number of vessels reduced in price and although it would have been great to see this repeat in 2016, last month’s jump in reductions is massive, up 35% year on year, when historical January/February increases are around 8-10%

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Heesen Yachts Has Launched the Largest Yacht in its Fleet to Date: Y/N 17470 (AKA Project Kometa) Now Christened Galactica Super Nova Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the launch of the largest yacht in its fleet to date, the 70m FDHF superyacht Project Kometa.

The owners have christened their new yacht Galactica Super Nova.

Galactica Super Nova is not only the biggest yacht built

by Heesen Yachts to date, but she is also one of the top 200 largest yachts in the world and one of the fastest yachts for her size.

Galactica Super Nova utilises the revolutionary Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) technology devised by van Oossanen Naval Architects, which Heesen was the first to put into production. Thanks to the addition of a third engine to power a booster jet, Galactica Super Nova will be capable of reaching a top speed of more than 30 knots.

Beyond her terrific efficiency and high speed, Galactica Super Nova epitomizes luxury on water. Having tender and toys (including a quad ski) housed in the garage located in the forward part of the hull, allowed to develop a fantastic beach club that offers the owners and their guests the possibility to enjoy a lifestyle closer to the water. Other 34

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key features include a 13.500 litres pool on the main deck aft with contra flow system for swimming, a waterfall and integrated Jacuzzi for relaxing, while the glass bottom of the pool allows natural light to filter into the beach club below. Forward on the main deck, a touchand-go helipad facilitates guests arrival on board and doubles in an outdoor cinema that perfectly completes the luxurious lifestyle on board this superyacht.

Twelve guests will be accommodated in six staterooms with the master suite on the main deck forward, four guests cabins on the lower deck and a VIP found on the wheel house deck aft.

Galactica Super Nova will be extensively tested in the North Sea before being delivered to her owners in May 2016. After her maiden voyage from the Netherlands to Montenegro, she will cruise in the Mediterranean for the summer season before finally making her public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Kalashnikov Aims to Become Russia’s Leading Boatbuilder Kalashnikov Concern, builder of the AK-47 sub-machine gun, has officially announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Rybinsk Shipyard, one of Russia’s largest producers of boats and yachts. The deal has been approved by the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS).

Rybinsk Shipyard is located in the Yaroslavl region, on the shores of the Yaroslavl water reservoir. The company operates its own production facilities, which are designed for boats and yachts of up to 50m in length.

Kalashnikov first announced its intention to buy Rybinsk Shipyard about a year ago.

At that time, CEO Alexey Krivoruchko said Kalashnikov wanted to expand in other business segments and establish new products, which, to date, has been uncommon for the company.

In the initial stage, Kalashnikov was planning to take a 51% stake in the shipyard. However, due to existing Western sanctions,

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the company decided to acquire just 49%. Financial details of the deal are not disclosed.

An official Kalashnikov spokesman said this would reduce the risk of new sanctions against the concern, which would start active production of boats and yachts for both domestic and foreign markets.

The acquisition of Rybinsk Shipyard will allow Kalashnikov to become one of the leading players in the Russian yacht-building industry and to compete with the current leaders in the market, some of which have also announced plans to increase their production capacities over the next few years. Mid-Nevsky Shipyard, Russia’s only producer of large composite ships, is one example.

The Russian yacht and boatbuilding industry has been hit hard by the crisis, mostly due to a lack of state orders for the production of yachts. However, this is expected to change in the near future.

According to recent statements from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade – a state agency responsible for civil shipbuilding in Russia – there is a possibility of state orders for boats and yachts at some of Russia’s largest shipyards, including Lotus, Red Sormovo, the Crimean Zaliv and others.

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www.mybashow.com A Dynamic Start for the 28th MYBA Charter Show 2 – 5 May 2016, Genoa, Italy The MYBA Charter Show, with its long history and dedication to quality, is both a business occasion and a true celebration. It brings together the world’s leading yachting professionals and provides them with the opportunity to appraise some of the finest yachts available for charter, as well as an exceptional array of ancillary services.

The standards of the yachting industry are continuously rising and the MYBA Charter Show not only recognises this but responds with carefully planned improvements and innovations. This year, a new indoor reception & hospitality area will be unveiled and it will be the largest to date. It is designed to facilitate meetings and offer welcome moments of respite during what is always a very busy Show. The 2016 Show will also feature an enlarged dock space/walkway for yachts at the top end of the Molo Vecchio.

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minimising its carbon footprint. MYBA Admin has been offsetting its shore power, shuttle buses and business air travel, and this year’s event will see the introduction of eco-friendly show bags. Mark Robinson, of Yacht Carbon Offset said: “It is great to continue and develop our partnership with MYBA at this year’s Charter Show. This event draws together charter professionals and a collection of fantastic superyachts and we are delighted that the MYBA Charter Shows Panel is taking practical steps to improve the environmental profile.

According to the first indications from the organisers, the 28th MYBA Charter Show is off to a dynamic start. The number of yacht registrations is high and the vessels already listed range from the sleek 63m IRIMARI built in 2015 to the timeless MALAHNE, a 50m motor yacht built in 1937 and last refitted in 2015.

The stands available to exhibitors were sold out shortly after the opening of online registration, with a waiting list currently in effect. From custom refits and repairs to florists and suppliers of fine wines, the Show will once again unite

the crème de la crème of the industry. Giovanni Costaguta of Arredamenti Porto comments: “Arredamenti Porto– Genesis Yachtline has been participating in the show from the very first editions, following its growth and development with passion.

We’re convinced that the MYBA Charter Show is the ideal occasion for meeting, at the same time, the key players of the industry such as Captains and brokers, as well

There is also appetising news from the MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ Competition which will be enjoying its 4th year. As the MYBA Charter Show has taken place in Italy for the last 27 years, in both San Remo and Genoa, it seems only fitting that the theme for this year’s Competition is “A Tribute to Italy. Italian Cuisine – Classic and Modern”. Rising stars of the culinary scene will face the challenge of combining ingredients such as creativity, passion and precision, and the results will be judged by a panel with impressive credentials. The Competition is attracting growing global attention and has fast become one of the highlights of the Show.

James Graham-Cloete, Chair of the MYBA Charter Boat Shows Panel, sums it up by saying: “With yacht registrations at the highest level we have seen in years, exhibitor stands selling out in days and the largest new reception area agreed, the 2016 MYBA Charter Show is looking to be another outstanding event.”

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By Rory Jackson La Ciotat Shipyards Looking for Partners SEMIDEP-Ciotat, the body charged with the economic development and management of La Ciotat Shipyards, the largest Mediterranean superyacht refit and repair maritime cluster, is actively pursuing single or multiple co-investors to share in the operation and long-term development of a 200x60m dry dock in La Ciotat. SuperyachtNews.com speaks exclusively with JeanYves Saussol, CEO of SEMIDEPCiotat (SEMIDEP), about its “Call For Projects.”

“We are looking for an industrial partnership,” starts Saussol. “We are not simply looking for a financial or commercial proposition; we are looking for industrial action with the capacity to develop activity on and around this dry dock.”

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to demonstrate an industrial strategy, explaining how they will attract new vessels, how they can develop value and jobs locally in partnerships with subcontractors, local companies and so on,” explains Saussol.

The dry dock in question’s useable dimensions are significant; at 200m long, 60m wide and an 8.5m draft, it is a formidable proposition – with the additional possibility of modifying the dock to a maximum useable length of 335m. The site has been renovated and updated following a €16 million investment that introduced all the state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure necessary to complete the most ambitious superyacht refit and repair projects. It is expected to reopen by November 2016.

“As one of the three criteria within the Call For Projects, we are looking to engage in an innovative, profit sharing agreement,” continues Saussol. SEMIDEP’s proposition is not simply to act as a service provider, but to act as a partner and aid in the development of the business as well as share in the rewards of the profit.

“Once we have decided on the partner, or partners, for the

dry dock we will discuss projects for the surrounding areas.”

The Call For Projects is just the first step in what will become a large-scale development of the areas surrounding the dry dock. La Ciotat Shipyards covers an area of 340,000sqm, only half of which is currently developed.

“The dry dock is the next step in what will be a strategic partnership for the longterm,” finishes Saussol.

To receive the consultation package, containing application files and a description of the selection process, contact SEMIDEP–Ciotat at lagrandeforme@semidep.com

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Jane Gentry (+44) 1730 266 430 jane@ybdsa.co.uk www.ybdsa.co.uk Large Yacht Groups Address Big Boat Issues Two of the UK’s leading marine professional associations have revealed their new Large Yacht Groups – bringing together all the skills and services you need when buying, selling, owning or operating superyachts Superyacht Surveying “The growing number of large yachts being brought into service in recent years has created demand for a very specialised sector of marine professionals,” explains Robert Elliott, Chairman of the Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association Large Yacht Group.

“The aim of the YDSA Large Yacht Group is to become the internationally recognised professional body for large yacht surveyors and to be the first point of contact for anyone who needs a skilled, independent surveyor for a large yacht anywhere in the world.”

Initially, Accredited and Full Members within the YDSA who are already practising in the large yacht sector are invited to join the YDSA Large Yacht Group. “Next we will open the opportunity for other surveyors to join. We will do this by defining the 40

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particular body of knowledge required, developing a wide-ranging curriculum and arranging suitable training programmes.”

Large yacht surveyors are usually naval architects that have come from a shipping background or have progressed from smaller vessels. Surveyors interested in acquiring the knowledge and expertise required to join can contact the YDSA Large Yacht Group direct at LYG@ydsa.co.uk.

Broking & Charter Management “It’s the same story on the brokerage and charter management side of the fence,” says Richard Lambert of Burgess Yachts, Chairman of the Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents Large Yacht Group. “There is a

growing need for those with experience in the superyacht sector and the newly-formed ABYA Large Yacht Group aims to be a centre of excellence for broking and charter management professionals.”

As well as the usual selling and conveyancing work that ABYA brokers deliver, the Large Yacht Group Members will be well-versed in other superyacht-specific skills.

They will be able to assist with the legalities of working with agents and solicitors in setting-up companies and support networks to operate both new and existing large yachts.

ABYA Large Yacht Group members will also be able to offer charter management, ensuring that floating assets are kept up to standard and operated at capacity. They can also assist with the hiring

The Qualified Experienced Professionals of ABYA and YDSA have been setting the standard for broking & conveyancing, surveying & designing yachts since 1912 and their worldwide network of independent specialists can be relied upon for their technical authority and professional integrity.

ABYA and YDSA Large Yacht Group Members are mainly located across the UK and Europe with some further afield but they can work all around the world to assist clients.

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And finally, the VIP lounge will move to the Europe Foyer in order to optimise the space, design and service offered to visitors, and the Sushi Bar will be moving to Hall 7.

METSTRADE Expands Capacity, adds New Hall

ensure it has the facilities to match.

RAI Amsterdam has announced a new layout for this year’s METSTRADE show, including the addition of a new hall that will help increase capacity.

The SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP) and Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) will both expand and extra facilities will be put in place to facilitate networking during the show.

Almost 22,000 visitors attended the 2015 edition of METSTRADE, along with almost 1,400 exhibiting companies. The capacity of this premier B2B platform for leisure marine equipment industry professionals will now be further increased to

SYP, which is normally in Hall 9, will now take over the entire span of Halls 10 and 11. The MYP will be moving to Hall 5 in the RAI’s new Amtrium building, next to the location of the 2016 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which runs

from November 17-19.

The third pavilion at METSTRADE, the Construction Material Pavilion (CMP), will stay in the Elicium building.

This will allow it to be closely connected to the Material Experience, an exhibition by the global network Materia of materials that could add considerable value to the maritime sector.

Meanwhile, the Innovation LAB concept and stage will move to Hall 6, where it will form a central innovation hub together with presentations

A summary of the changes: - SuperYacht Pavilion from Hall 9 to Halls 10 and 11 - DAME presentation and Innovation LAB centralised in Hall 6 hub - Marina & Yard Pavilion from Hall 4 to Hall 5 - Amtrium lobby becomes Hall 4 - Hall 4 and 5 merge to form Hall 5 - Hall 9 becomes Hall 11 - Hall 11 becomes Hall 12 - Sushi Bar moves to Hall 7 METSTRADE 2016 runs from November 15-17 in the RAI Amsterdam convention centre. Over three quarters of the exhibition floor is already booked.

Info or to book a private viewing contact: Helen Porter (+44) 1394 276923 (+44) 7544701715 helen@spirityachts.com Spirit Yachts toShowcase James Bond Yacht at London on Water British classic yacht company to exhibit renowned Casino Royale© yacht at London luxury show Luxury yacht designer and builder Spirit Yachts will be showcasing the iconic 54 foot yacht, which starred alongside Daniel Craig and Eva Green in Casino Royale©, at this year’s London on Water show at St Katharine Docks from 4th – 7th May. Officially named Soufrière, the sophisticated yacht was sold following her movie début and enjoyed subsequent years’ cruising and participating in competitive racing. Soufrière recently returned to Spirit Yachts to complete a refit and is now for sale through Spirit’s brokerage department.

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search for a classically elegant, unique, British built yacht.

The scene in which Daniel Craig and Eva Green glide into Venice onboard Soufrière granted her a place in British film history. What better place to re-launch her to the public than London; the home of James Bond?”

Describing the filming of Casino Royale©, McMillan adds, “Probably the most challenging voyage for Soufrière came during filming in Venice when we had to take the rig in and out ten times; she was the first sailing yacht to go up the Grand Canal for 300 years.”

On display in berth C09 at the London show, Soufrière

is designed to appeal to a distinguished owner looking for an iconic British yacht with the style and performance to match. This elegant, modern classic yacht is suited to an owner who desires a balance of racing and leisure cruising.

Down below, Soufrière has a forward owner’s cabin as well as a double cabin aft, both of which have en-suite facilities; ideal for owner and guest privacy. Sporting a powerful rig and an impressive displacement of just over eight tonnes, Soufrière excels on longer passages when racing but still has the capacity required for cruising.

During her recent refit in the Spirit yard in Ipswich, Suffolk, Soufrière was given

a fresh coat of paint on her elegant ice blue coloured hull and all external varnish was stripped and re-varnished where necessary. The interior woodwork has been revarnished where required and all equipment from the engine to the rigging has been inspected and serviced.

Also on display at the prestigious central London show in berth C10 will be the Spirit P40, a sophisticated 12 metre power boat that perfectly demonstrates the clean lines, impeccable design and structural integrity synonymous with Spirit Yachts’ modern classic style.

Incorporating practicality as well as beauty, the Spirit P40 offers the flexibility of either a luxurious leisure motor cruiser or stylish superyacht tender.

Managing director Nigel Stuart will be at St Katharine Docks throughout the show to present Soufrière and the Spirit P40 and welcomes any show visitors to come and have a look.

Stuart says, “London on Water is in a fantastic location and is the ideal platform for us to engage with the capital’s residents and affluent business community. Both the Spirit 54’ and P40 are stunning boats, for very different reasons, and we invite visitors to come and find out more.”

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By David Robinson Palumbo Group Expands to Tenerife Naples-headquartered ship repairer and superyacht builder Palumbo Group has recently acquired its first facility outside the Mediterranean with the purchase of a site in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Operated by Palumbo Shipyard Tenerife SL, the Santa Cruz facility comprises two sites within the port – both in the Los Llanos Commercial dock. There is over 400m (1,313ft) of berthing on the Muelle Sur with a 12m (39ft) depth alongside, and a smaller area opposite on the dockside berthing.

As there are no dry docks within Santa Cruz de Tenerife port, any work that Palumbo does on yachts will have to be alongside afloat work. Within its facilities Palumbo Tenerife does have access to cranes up to 700 tonnes lifting capacity, but it is not known if these are able to be used for handling yachts.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has an average of around 60 superyacht visits a year and there are a number of marinas within the port. The Santa Cruz marina offers 152 pontoon berths for yachts

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This acquisition is one of two actions that the Palumbo Group is potentially making to expand its operations.

Under the second last month, it put in a bid for the Ancona facilities and brand designs of the former ISA superyacht builder. It will learn in July if it is the successful bidder, and if so it will move its Columbus Yachts build activities there.

Porto Montenegro Opens World’s Largest Superyacht Berth Adriatic marina Porto Montenegro has expanded its berthing options by adding the world’s largest superyacht berth.

Capable of mooring vessels measuring up to 250m, the gargantuan berth is even larger than the world’s largest superyacht Azzam, which is 180m from prow to transom.

However, with several 200m+ superyacht concepts released over the past few years, Porto Montenegro is anticipating future demand for mooring even larger vessels.

The new berth dwarfs other Mediterranean offerings, such as the 190m mooring at One Ocean Port Vell in Barcelona and the 135m berth at Grand Harbour Marina in Malta. www.mby.com

Perini Navi Completes the Mast Stepping Operation and Prepares for the Launch of 38m Sloop C.2130 Perini Navi Group, leader in the design and construction of many of the world’s largest sailing yachts, is proud to announce the mast stepping of hull C.2130, their most recent yacht that next Saturday will be launched and christened S/Y Dahlak. The 51.40m carbon fibre mast is combined with a 14m furling boom and composite standing rigging for a sail plan surface area that exceeds 1,870 sqm With hull lines by Philippe Briand and built entirely on site at the Perini Navi

Group’s Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, the handsome new sloop takes her name from the Red Sea archipelago where her owner sailed as a boy.

Designed for fast and easy sailing, the yacht is constructed entirely of Sealium aluminium alloy and boasts several technical innovations that illustrate Perini Navi’s commitment to providing owners with the latest technology that enhances performance, sail handling and onboard comfort, including electric captive winches engineered in-house and a Lithium polymer battery system for silent running.

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By Alice C I’ A Widdows Classic Yachts: The Life & Style Who Am I? Alice C I’ A Widdows is a Regatta Manager on the classic yacht circuit. A keen yachtswomen and self confessed island hopping addict, preferably by boat.

Meet our new Classic Yachting Columnist. alicewiddows.com I spent long lazy summers growing up in Mallorca surrounded by sea and boats. My father had a small classic teak launch that was Mothership to my sailing dinghies and windsurfers, which I sailed enthusiastically along the SW coastline and Dragonera. I competed in races At The Club de Vela in Port D’Andratx in my steadfast Optimist Amigo, just for kicks and the camaraderie.

Catching the bug for classic yachts in 2009 I joined as crew and later to manage and market The W - Class Racing Yachts on a global race campaign. Later I organized a Rally for a fleet of Spirit Yachts in The Mediterranean regattas. In 2003 I went on to set up a Superyacht Marina in Valencia for The 2007 America’s Cup before I became Events Director for Boat International Media,

overseeing 22 superyacht global events annually.

Go Ask Alice!

I now run Alice Widdows Regatta Management offering a tailor-made and discreet service for discerning yacht owners wishing to participate in Classic Yacht Racing in the Mediterranean. From Measurement & Ratings, Registration; Logistics & Shore Support; Berthing and Home Berths, Entertainment & Social Programs, a bespoke package is created for each yacht enabling the owner and crew to relax and focus on the important details of the competition and to fully enjoy each glamorous location.

With a little black book built up over nearly 20 years in the yachting industry it is a common request to “Go Ask Alice!” if an owner urgently requires a private jet to Geneva, the captain requires a berth in St Tropez, the deckhand a sail maker in imperia, the Stewardess needs a private dinner party organising in Porto Santo Stefano, the Navigator a tactician required in Cannes or the owner’s wife suddenly desperate for a descent blow dry in Monte Carlo. A quick discreet call, a solution always found, owners and crew left happy.

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Spotlight on the Caribbean This month we are looking at races in which classic and modern classic yachts have recently competed. Just keep it beautiful I say!

Rorc Caribbean 600, Antigua 23-28 February 2016 The 8th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 started in spectacular style with a record 70 - yacht fleet gathering in outside English Harbour, Antigua. The fleet ranged from modern multihulls to classic yachts including The Blue Peter Alfred Milne (19.6 metres) (1930) and the modern classic Spanish schooner Adix (64.5 metres) (1984) Competitors started the 600mile race under the Pillars of Hercules to an enthusiastic audience of thousands of spectators lining the cliffs of Shirley Heights and Fort Charlotte.

The Blue Peter had a great start and in Saint Johns,

FEATURE: CLASSIC YACHTS - THE LIFE & STYLE Antigua was spotted ahead for a split second of the modern racing machine Comanche that took overall mono hull winner. However she reported in on the 23rd February “Minor spinnaker issues in the night, but all fixed now and charging on to make up lost time.” Sadly later on in the race they experienced serious damage to a spreader and were forced to retire to St Barths for the night.

Owner Mathew Barker “We were going to win too! I was heartbroken, silly breakage when we were doing so well.

I really wanted to show a wider audience what a classic can do.”

Adix completed the race in an elapsed time of 2 days 19 hours 33 minutes and 5 seconds, coming 1st in the spirit of tradition class, 2nd in super yacht. She is owned by the botin family who also had a Class40 competing in the race, finishing just 3 hours before.

Gonzalo Botin, owner of Class40, Tales II “On our family duel with Adix, I always thought it would be close in spite of the size and other differences”.

Adix, a three masted schooner was built in Palma in 1984 originally as Jessica by astilleros Palma de Mallorca, designed by Arthur Holgate and Dijkstra & Partners under the project management of Mallorca based Captain, John Bardon. Later she was owned

by Alan Bond and named Castlemain XXXX before undergoing an extensive refining of her look and lines and extended to the length she is today by Gerard Dijkstra and Captain Paul Goss. She has since had extensive refits at Pendennis shipyard in the uk. Adix is mothership to The Lady Anne (1912) a 15 metre restored by fairlie restorations in 1999. The pair can be seen together on the classic yacht regatta circuit in the UK and when permitted by CIM (Comite International de la Mediteranee), in The Mediterranean.

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George Sakellaris’ Maxi72, Proteus (USA) was declared overall winner of The RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy for the best corrected time under IRC Rating rule. To celebrate, Antigua yacht club hosted a memorable prize giving, everyone drank rum and danced to the early hours to the sounds of “itchy Feet”.

“They really were perfect conditions for us. Amazing race, incredible boats, we will be back next year for sure!”

Mathew Barker, The Blue Peter.

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, Virgin Gorda BVI, 9-12 March 2016 They raced, they partied, they instagrammed. It could only be The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous now in its 5th edition. A heady combination of fashion, super yachts and rock star sailors due to the collaboration between Yacht Club Costa Esmeralda (YCCS), Boat

International Media, Oil Nut Bay and headline sponsor luxury fashion house Loro Piana. It is social paradise!

Pier Luigi Loro Piana is a keen sailor and the family brand now owned by the leading luxury group LVMH bring glamour and front row gravitas to the BVI’s. the unspoilt beauty of the location, Italian hospitality imported directly from YCCS Porto Cervo and the fantastic sailing conditions in the North Sound guaranteed another truly memorable week for all 21 competing sailing super yachts. Winds were strong with gusts up to 24 knots , racing was close and thrilling under the ORC rating rule and the parties were epic.

The fleet ranged from Donald Tofias 23 metre modern classic W-Class Racing Yacht “Wild Horses” designed

by Joel White and Built by Brooklin Boat Yard to the magnificent Hetarios (66.7 metres with bowsprit)

designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built by Baltic Yachts. Other modern classic contenders were Wendy Schmidt’s Elfje (52.36 metres) by royal huisman with interior styling by Redman whitely Dixon and the beautiful Atalante (38.8 metres) launched by Claasaen last year.

Class A saw Marco Vogele’s Inoui and Nilaya battle it out over the three days. There was close competition in class B between P2, Hetarios, and Ganesha with P2 taking first prize for her new owner. Class C saw a mighty battle raging between Bella Ragazza and ultimate winner Seahawk.

Donald MacPherson’s Swan 90 Freya was the undisputed champion of Class D. It was dutch boat 34 metre Nilaya, designed by Mario Pedol and built by Baltic Yachts that won Class A and The Loro Piana Prize: Boat International Media Trophy for the top scouring

FEATURE: CLASSIC YACHTS - THE LIFE & STYLE superyacht overall. Bouwe Bekking, rockstar tactician onboard Nilaya was happy with the result “ One of the best races of this year in the Caribbean”

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The event is open to both sailing and motoryachts.

American boat builder Westport sponsor the Westport Rendezvous which counted eight boats. they followed the racing, cruised in company , enjoyed fine dining and even had a scavenger hunt around The North Sound.

I helped found this event during my time as Events Director at Boat International Media so am immensely proud of its growing notoriety both on and off the water!

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“A great 3 day event! The Loro Piana Superyacht regatta & Rendezvous is one of the premier events of the Caribbean race season. Great competitors, incredible sailing, the turning marks are solid rock islands! Plenty of wind this year too. Exciting finishes.

Yachting was definitely the winner in the british virgin islands!” Owner, Wild Horses, Donald Tofias, Restaurants to Go By Boat

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Dock stern to at YCCS Marina and enjoy the homemade linguini (made fresh daily by their Italian chef) with Anegada lobster and peppers at The YCCS Club House and from the bar the Mango Bellini. Whilst a tender ride away at Oil Nut Bay guests can enjoy their specialty stonebaked pizzas and cocktails at the swim up bar.

What to Follow St Barths Bucket March 17 – 20 The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - April 13 -19 Palma Vela - May 04 – 08

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Who to Watch Spotted! Tim Rutter, owner of the Herreshoff NY 40 Marilee (1926) sailing on board the Swan Freya at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous.

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Join the Club Race Ready and enjoying a recent price cut, the J - Class Endeavour (39.56 metres) is available for a steal at €17,500.000. Considered one of the finest racing yachts of all time she was originally commissioned by Sir T.O.M Sopwith to challenge for the America’s Cup in 1934.

Rebuilt in 1989 by Royal Huisman for Elizabeth Meyer she is a modern masterpiece.

In 2011/2012 she was completely refitted. Lying Palma. What’s not to love.

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Justin Chisholm Renowned International Yachting Journalist Live Footage Improvements I’m delighted to say the 2016 international racing season has exploded into life with lots of exciting regattas taking place around the world every week now. Happily for us sailing fans, most major events these days offer some sort of live streaming of the racing, so we can see the action as it happens from the comfort of our office desk or even our couch at home.

I have been impressed recently by how quickly the quality of this live coverage is improving. Case in point, the joint Olympic classes world championships for the Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX, in Florida earlier this year.

The event organisers had hired a small but efficient media team who delivered

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superb footage and commentary on the post qualification stages of the event. Most impressive was the use of an aerial drone camera to give the big picture fleet perspective as well as being able to quickly focus in on a specific mark rounding, or boat-on-boat incident. The drone footage, combined with an on-the-water camera plus on-board footage from a selection of the top boats which ad been fitted with Samsung mobile phones, enabled Veteran pundits Andy Rice and Peter Lester to deliver highly engaging expert analysis of the racing.

I also enjoyed the live coverage of the first of the new multihull World Match Racing Tour events from Freemantle, Australia. Glitzier in style than the Olympic classes event, the production

was very overtly a marketing tool for the new-style Tour and the one-design M32 catamarans the teams were racing on. The action was scintillating and to my mind puts paid to those who feared the introduction of multihulls might have meant match racing making way for drag racing. The racing was certainly fast and it was often furious, but there was also plenty of boat handling finesse and astute tactical plays for match racing aficionados to appreciate.

I have chosen just two examples, but there are plenty of other events, like the America’s Cup, or the Extreme Sailing Series – this season in foiling catamarans for the first time – or the monohull 52 Super Series, to name just three, that offer racing fans the chance to watch some of

the best sailors in the world plying their trade.

While it’s great for those of us who like to watch this sort of coverage, either live or as highlight reels after the event, I think it’s also good for the image of our sport in general. Surely the hundreds of thousands – possibly over a million by the time you read this – views of the WMRT Facebook videos must result in some new recruits to try their hand at sailing?

If you haven’t seen any of the footage I have been talking about yet, I encourage you to check out the World Match Race Tour’s Facebook or YouTube pages. If you like what you see, then share it with a few of your sailing and non-sailing fans and help spread the word.

REGATTA NEWS beat, the wind moved right, favouring those inshore.

The two offshore boats headed back to the middle of the course. But too late – coming up to the finish line, Stromtrooper caught a 20 degree lift, and passed across fuego fatuo’s bows. Despite a tacking match, fuego fatuo couldn’t regain her lead, and finished two lengths behind, with Spanish Fly close on her heels, and Triffid a close fourth.

We all had a great afternoon’s racing, in interesting conditions with challenges all the way round. And many thanks to Diego – for giving up his time, and taking the photos. flying fifteen Mallorca 27 February – Liga de Invierno, Pollensa The strong winds – 25 plus knots, with gusts over 30 – convinced the race committee that it would be unwise to sail, and so reluctantly racing was cancelled. We adjourned for menu del dia at Can Ferra – sopa de pescado followed by beautifully pan fried fish fillets – delicious!

13 March – Liga de Invierno, Pollensa Fortunately, the weather wasn’t against us this week, and this encouraged eight flying fifteens to turn out.

New to the fleet were Carlos and Nacho, proud owners of ESP 2950 Swampfire.

They were keen and out practicing when the others turned up. When they came back alongside, they quickly became inundated with advice and help from those more experienced in the class.

Tim Pyne was also back in Gekko, crewed by Ben. Ken Dumpleton returned, crewing for Michael Clough in extra sensory perception.

As there was a major regatta in Arenal, Diego Riera stepped in as race officer, giving up his only day off for weeks. Course was set as an Olympic style, triangle, sausage and final beat. Later, we were to find that the cruisers did not have to complete the full course, but that’s another story.

The wind was from NNW,

between 8 and 10 knots.

The fleet split quickly, some heading inshore, whilst others elected to go out to the east.

In the event, this paid off, with Steve and Teresa Parry in Triffid rounding first, followed

by John and Stephen in fuego fatuo and then Spanish Fly with John and Mark. A close tussle down the first reach saw fuego fatuo fend off Spanish Fly, and close on Triffid. Coming to the mark fuego fatuo gybed early and rounded first. Arriving at the bottom mark, fuego fatuo hardened up for the second beat, and stayed offshore.

This proved the right choice, as they extended their lead significantly by the top mark.

After the run, rounding first, fuego fatuo faced a dilemma, cover Spanish Fly, who was following them offshore, or Triffid who was going in? They chose Spanish Fly. As the wind dropped, the fleet concertinaed, and Stormtrooper appeared, taking the inshore course too.

As the fleet continued up the

Results: GBR 3610 Stormtrooper III David Miles ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage ESP 3825 Dragonfly John Leaf / Mark Hart Coming up We have a full calendar, if you’d like to join us, visit http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de, we have a club boat available (and some for sale!), and are always keen to bring new crews into the fleet. Or just turn up at the next event: 23 April Liga de Primavera RCNPP, Pollensa 4-8 May Palma Vela RCNP, Palma Weather has continued to stop us hosting the planned Open Day, we’ll hope to get this done in April – watch this space!

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Palma Vela 2016 Preparations for Gaastra PalmaVela are well underway, and 2016 is already looking set to enjoy great participation.

The year’s fleet has been divided into Maxi, Wally, Monotypes (Swan 45, J80, Flying Fifteen and Dragon), Box Rule (TP52), ORC, IRC, Traditional and Classic yachts, Lateen Rigged boats and Disabled Sailing, as in previous editions, and all which have contributed to the great success of the Gaastra PalmaVela, and its inclusion in the major Mediterranean circuits. Such is the case for the official programmes of the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Wally class, whose owners have declared themselves, “lovers” of

the regatta, and of the RCNP organisation.

Five Wally class boats, considered to be one of the most exclusive in the world, have announced their presence on the Bay of Palma: Thomas Bscher’s local Open Season, Tango G, J One, Magic Carpet 3 and Ryokan 2. Moreover, Lionheart, a fantastic 40-metre J class, is the first to enlist on the table for the Maxi class, followed by American Rambler (3rd in the last Sydney - Hobart Race) and the Dutch boat Aragon.

Once again the Gaastra PalmaVela has the support of the Real Federación Española de Vela (lit.Spanish Sailing Federation), sponsorship from Gaastra, and institutional backing from the Regional Government, the Govern

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de les Illes Balears and Palma Town Hall, as well as the collaboration of the Federación Balear de Vela (Balearic Sailing Federation), the Club Náutic S’Arenal and Baleares Port Authority.

In this edition of the event, the Real Club Náutico de Palma’s great “open” regatta, will also count towards the Spanish Championship for Traditional and Classic boats, and for the Flying Fifteen Baleares Championship, with both categories expecting high participation.

The TP52 is also certain to see much of the same, with eight of the usual boats already signed up to take part in what is quite likely the most competitive sailing circuit in the world. Including Turkish team Provezza IX,

Andy Soriano’s Alegre, North American Sled, current class world champions Alberto Roemmers’ Azzurra, the Swedish boat Ran, owned by technology magnate Niklas Zennström and the German boat Platoon.

The main newcomers in Gaastra PalmaVela 2016 will be the individual category for the Swan 45 class. To date, confirmed entries are British boat Tala, Dutch teams Esthec, K-force and Motions, and the German boats Earlybird and Elena Nova. In previous editions of the event, the Swan 45s were integrated within the ORC compensated time category, but this year will see even competition, promising some very exciting racing indeed.

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Superyacht Cup News Refined 2016 ORC Superyacht Rule Now Officially Published As every year, this edition will also see a large diversity of boat types, with 300-ton giants sparring with featherlight carbon rockets. Trying to have fair racing amid this tremendous imbalance in weight, shape and size has been the inspiration to develop the ORCsy rule which debuted at the St. Barths Bucket early last year. Developed by ORC, this rating system combines a sophisticated velocity prediction program (VPP) with ‘dynamic allowances’ - which means concessions are made for yachts with, for example, a sizeable satellite dome, a substantial super structure or a furling jib which can slow down a yacht’s performance.

After each of the 7 events in 2015 that used the ORCsy rating, more was learned about the processes and application of the rule and so

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it was fine-tuned accordingly.

Also the VPP has been steadily developed and adjusted by ORC and SYRA, reaching a total of no less than 48 revisions.

Throughout the 2015 racing season the opinions have been predominantly positive resulting in not only tight racing but additionally, and most importantly, the thumbsup from owners, captains and crew.

Again this edition will see 300-ton giants sparring with feather-light carbon rockets.

As part of its commitment to continue to develop the system, the ORCsy Committee has its team of measurers and technicians attend each ORCsy event to make direct observations and improvements to the rule.

Committee member Paolo Massarini says: “We still have work ahead of us when it comes to equalising such hugely disparate yachts, but we’re another year further and certainly a step closer, and we believe that the

The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA) are pleased to announce that the 2016 version of the ORC SuperYacht Rule (ORCsy), which among others will be applied at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, the St. Barths Bucket and of course the Superyacht Cup, is now available online.

Palma based McMaster Yachts - New Silver Sponsor We are proud to announce new silver sponsor McMaster Yachts, a friendly and knowledgeable management company in the business of smoothly run sailing superyachts. Based both in the UK and Palma de Mallorca they remove the burden of yacht ownership by supporting the captain and/or owner with everything from day to day operations to the management of a complete rebuild.

McMaster Yachts are a source of strength for a whole fleet of impressive sail yachts, like for example the 45m Dubois designed sloop Salperton. This award-winning performancecruiser is a Superyacht Cup regular and competed for the last time in 2013 when she took third in class one. In the same year she also claimed overall victory in Porto Cervo and posted second place at the St. Barths Bucket. Sailing

on board Salperton this year will be two-times Olympic medallist and Volvo Ocean Race winner Ian Walker. He was given the boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award last month! The accomplished Shirley Robertson will be at the helm, no less. She made it in the history books by becoming the first British woman to win two Olympic gold medals at consecutive games, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004. What a team!

New SYC entrant: the awardwinning 45m sloop Salperton with Ian Walker on tactics and Shirley Robertson helming.

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Two 52 SUPER SERIES teams enjoyed a great work out at Key West regatta in January where Doug DeVos steered Quantum Racing to a good win in IRC Class 1. After finishing second overall on the 2015 52 SUPER SERIES behind rivals Azzurra, who also won the 2015 World Championships, the winter has maybe felt a little longer and darker for the Quantum Racing crew, back to back winners of the 52 SUPER SERIES in 2013 and 2014.

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Last year Gaastra Palma Vela, considered the best warm up regatta on the Med, proved Azzurra were firing on all cylinders, an early foresight of their 2016 title winning form.

Winning the Palma warm up was of little real consequence for the Azzurra crew but it was a great validation that they were fast and their crew work was solid and cohesive.

Following that precedent it is little wonder that no fewer than eight of the 11 teams which will race in Scarlino are checking in to the Gaastra Palma Vela (May 4-8) – Quantum Racing, Paprec (Jean Luc Petithugeunin FRA), Platoon (Harm Müller-Spreer GER), Provezza IX, Alegre (Andy Soriano, GBR), Sled (Takashi Okura, USA), Azzurra and Rán Racing (Niklas Zennström).

The overall level through the TP52 fleet on the 52 SUPER SERIES will rise even higher over this coming season.

2013 World Champions Rán Racing return to challenge for the overall title. After external commitments required owner-driver Niklas Zennström to miss three regattas last season, the team which won the 2015 curtain raiser in Valencia last year with their new Judel-Vroijk design are back for 2016 with Morgan Larson (USA) calling tactics supported by Adam Beashel (AUS).

Also back for a full on participation in 2016 will be Terry Hutchinson (USA).

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There are still 11 weeks until the first start gun is fired off the Tuscan coast to open the 2016 52 SUPER SERIES but many of the top

teams are ramping up their preparations imminently to ensure they are ready to unleash their optimum performance from Day 1, Race 1.

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The twice 52 SUPER SERIES winning tactician returns to the hot seat, calling the shots on Quantum Racing. Ownerdriver Doug DeVos (USA) will steer three regattas this season and miss two. Ed Baird (USA) will steer these and revert to the strategist role when DeVos is helming.

Double Olympic medal winning, Volvo Ocean Race winning skipper Ian Walker (GBR) returns to the highly charged world of grand prix inshore racing as tactician on Tony Langley’s Gladiator.

Walker is no stranger to the TP52, previously skippering the successful Patches, but the circuit has evolved considerably since then.

Walker reaffirms his role is that of tactician, the decision maker on the water, but undoubtedly his considerable Volvo Race and Olympic experience, plus his natural competitiveness will see him as a stabilising and motivating influence on the British flagged team.

“My role is tactician. And for me the initial challenge is just going to be getting back into the fast moving world of inshore racing after so long on the Volvo where you obviously have much more

time to think. Getting back to very fast, accurate decision making will be the first thing for me, but kind of inevitably the tactician is often the one who leads the briefings and debriefs and sets the tone. I am the tactician and the boat is very well managed by Tom Wilson. We will see how we do. A winning team is a happy team and vice versa and so I just want us to start off on the right foot.” Walker comments.

The overall fleet size for 2016 has held up well. Between ten and 13 boats are expected to compete at the five regattas which comprise this season.

Battle lines are drawn in late May but the pressure is on until the circuit concludes in October in Cascais where the 2016 champions will be crowned.

2016 Calendar 52 SUPER SERIES Scarlino Cup Scarlino, YCS

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Palma-based Nick (who heads up Europe for the Southampton-headquartered business) invited me to his office in super-trendy Santa Catalina to prep a medical kit for a superyacht off on

My task was to downgrade their existing kit from an MCA-compliant Class A (for a vessel travelling more than 150 nautical miles from shore and more than 24 hours from medical care) to a Class B (up to 150 nautical miles and within 12 to 24 hours from care). Basically the yacht was switching from adventurous globetrotting to a more leisurely Med ‘milk run’ and didn’t need half the gear it did before – no body bag for these guys (yep, Class As have a body bag, how lovely).

First up was the laborious task of checking expiry dates on all meds, not just for those that had expired over the winter but also for those that would be out of life by the end of the summer season. This generated a sorry-looking pile of waste which Nick assured me would go to the local chemist whereupon they would either safely dispose or make a call on what could still be of value to the developing world.

Having swapped in new replacements, it was time for Tetris-like tessellation to neatly pack the meds into logicallylabelled grab bags – eyes and mouth, gut and seasickness,

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dressings and splints and so on. The comprehensive kit was ready for (possibly) no action.

See, this is the thing.

Superyachts carry vast amounts of pricey safety kit, from life jackets to life rafts, fire extinguishers to EPIRBS (tracking transmitters) that rarely get used. A medical kit falls into that category. The ‘Anusol’ and ‘Rectal Drip Set’ will probably never see the light of day, but of course better safe than sorry.

However Nick did inform me that, in his 13 years with providing medical kits, first with Ocean Medical International and now MSOS, he knows of at least two captains who have saved the lives of their owners (I can imagine a nice pay rise was in order) and Amanda Hewson, the Company’s Palma-based Marine and Expedition Medicine Training Manager, has saved lives and limbs at sea, particularly during regatta season when fingers can get in the way of winches and heads in the way of booms. Not to mention the owner’s guests who enjoy the hospitality a little too much and find themselves out of sorts.

Speaking of Amanda she, and her colleagues, are a vital part of the MSOS package.

There’s little point having the snazziest medical kit in town if you don’t know how to use it.

Before you wield a scalpel or tackle some sutures it’s a great idea to have some practical skills in wound

repair - Amanda will show you the way.

It’s also wise to pay for MSOS’s telemedical support so when you’re miles offshore and facing a gushing head injury (perish the thought) you can grab an on-call Doctor to confirm diagnosis and advise best treatment – as well as coordinate the CasEvac.

MSOS’s Doctors designed the medical kits, are keen sailors, have circumnavigated the globe, provide kits, training and support to the likes of the Whitbread, the Volvo Ocean Race, Global Challenge and Vendee Globe, and will help you make the correct (sometimes life-saving or lifechanging) decisions. Although the best advice, if you’re close enough to shore, is likely to be “get them to a hospital, fast!”

From my perspective, this was a whole new world and I found it both fascinating and educating. I questioned a lot, and learnt a lot. For example, do you know why there’s a pregnancy test in the emergency kit? You wouldn’t have thought it would be a medical emergency to know if you’ve created a little’un between the sheets!? It’s because some medication absolutely cannot be taken if you’re pregnant, and it’s wise to test if you’re not sure. This would never have occurred to me, thank goodness I’m not responsible for anyone’s healthcare onboard any superyachts this year… www.msos.org.uk

AROUND THE REGIONS BARCELONA

By Rachel Rowney Powerful Partners for Superyacht Fiscal Superyacht Fiscal, held on 26 April in Barcelona, will be a forum for pertinent and topical conversation surrounding the current fiscal, operational and legal status of superyachts in Spain.

The one-day event will host 100 industry professionals and will be an instructional

seminar ahead of the summer chartering season.

The high calibre of the attendees and powerful conversation is supported by the prestigious partners of the event. With nearly two months to go until the meeting, we are proud to announce six Superyacht Fiscal partnerships.

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nearly 80 local companies and institutions, including Port of Barcelona, Marina Barcelona 92 and OneOcean Port Vell. The association, partnering the event for the first time, will bring their local knowledge and expertise to Superyacht Fiscal.

Returning to sponsor the event for the second year in a row, Y Lantimar Yachting have over 35 years of experience within the superyacht world.

Y Lantimar, based in Palma, manages marine vessels throughout Spain, across Europe, the USA and Asia.

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AROUND THE REGIONS MALTA Confusing isn’t it! Let’s look at the example below to explain in more detail:

Samantha Snow Client Services Manager Abacus Corporate Services Ltd. www.abacusiom.com Malta VAT Leasing Arrangements Bordered by three continents and twenty-two countries it is easy to understand why so many people choose to cruise around the Med’s hotspots.

However, there is one thorny issue that I am sure everyone would agree can burst the so called ‘happy bubble’; clarity of regulatory requirements and in particular that dreaded word….VAT. Notwithstanding the fact that yacht builders, owners, managers and brokers are having to continuously deal with the exact implications of the ever developing Maritime Laws, there is also a plethora of VAT rules adding to the bureaucratic maze in the EU. One solution which effectively and efficiently deals with the EU VAT headache is the Malta VAT leasing scheme.

Why is VAT so important?

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that VAT has been paid or, if applicable, evidence that an exemption is applicable.

Without such evidence there is the possibility that the yacht will be impounded and held

by Customs.

How does VAT work?

For the uninitiated, VAT is a consumption tax charged on goods and services. When someone buys a yacht in the EU there is a requirement to pay VAT on that purchase thereby increasing the actual price of the yacht by a significant amount. The VAT amount due varies depending on the VAT rate applicable in the relevant EU Member State. EU VAT rates start at 17% going up to a whopping 27%.

However, depending on whether the customer purchasing the yacht is a private individual or a corporate entity affects the mechanism for charging the VAT element.

If the customer is a private individual, then VAT at the rate applicable in the yacht builder’s EU country of establishment would be applied. The individual would have to pay the VAT and this would be an absolute cost to the individual.

Taxable person However, if the customer purchasing the yacht is a corporate entity established in another EU Member State then the VAT rate applicable in the customers EU country can be charged.

A yacht builder in Italy sells a yacht to a Maltese registered company. The Maltese company is registered for VAT in Malta and so it provides the yacht builder with its Malta VAT number. The Italian yacht builder raises its sales invoice, including details of the Malta VAT number, and doesn’t charge Italian VAT on the sale of the yacht as the sale is considered to be a zerorated EC supply. The Malta Company takes delivery of the yacht in Malta and records the purchase in its Malta VAT return as an EC Acquisition.

The Malta Company has to charge itself the Malta standard rate of VAT on the EC Acquisition (currently 18%).

On the basis that the Maltese company is registered and trading as a shipping company it is considered to be carrying on an economic activity for VAT purposes and therefore such taxable activity means the business will be entitled to recover the VAT it has charged itself on the EC Acquisition of the yacht. The overall result is that the company charges itself Malta VAT and reclaims said VAT in the same VAT return resulting in a nil net effect so no significant cash flow issues arising.

The concept of ‘economic activity’ is a very important point to remember as this is the crux of most VAT issues and the reason why the Malta leasing scheme works so well.

Malta VAT leasing scheme

There are several underlying VAT principles which, when taken together, form the basis of the Malta VAT yacht leasing arrangements.

A leasing agreement of a pleasure boat is an agreement whereby the lessor (in this case the Malta Company) contracts the use of the yacht to the lessee (person who leases the yacht) in return for payment.

As discussed already the leasing of a pleasure yacht to a third party would be considered to be an economic activity so the leasing company has the right to recover VAT (subject to usual VAT rules). It also means that VAT has to be charged to the lessee in respect of the lease payments and this is where the Malta VAT leasing arrangements kick in and things get interesting.

In addition, the Malta leasing scheme allows for the lessee to purchase the vessel from the Lessor Company at the end of the lease period. This is completely optional so the lessee doesn’t have to buy the yacht at all if they don’t want to. If the lessee does exercise the option to purchase this would be subject to the standard rate of VAT (currently 18%).

How is the leasing agreement treated for VAT purposes?

For VAT purposes, the long term lease of a yacht (i.e. leased for more than 90 days) is considered to be a supply of services. The supply of such services is subject to

MALTA AROUND THE REGIONS VAT according to the use of the vessel. This means that, providing the lessor is a Maltese registered company and as per the guidelines laid down by the Malta VAT Department, VAT is due only on the portion of the lease which takes place within EU territorial waters.

As it’s very difficult to track the movements of a yacht the Malta VAT Department has determined the following percentages to be the deemed amount of use of a yacht in EU territorial waters: (See Image A below) Let’s look at another example to see the overall VAT benefit.

Taking the first type of craft as an example, a sailing yacht over 24 metres in length is presumed to sail in EU Image A:

Image B:

waters for 30% of the time during which it is leased. The VAT payable on the lease is charged ay the normal rate of VAT (18%) but only on 30% of the lease (i.e. presumed use in EU waters) which equates to 5.4% VAT due on the total value of the lease. For this example let’s presume the yacht is being purchased for €5 million: (See Image B below) Criteria for using the leasing arrangement There are a number of criteria which must be adhered to in order to successful apply the Malta VAT leasing arrangements. These are as follows: 1. The Lessor must be a company established in Malta.

There are no restrictions

in terms of who can be the lessee, it can be any Maltese or non-Maltese person or company.

2. Pre-approval to apply the Malta leasing arrangements is required from the VAT Department.

3. The lease can run for between 12 and 36 months, with monthly payments required. The lessor company must be seen to make a profit.

4. At the end of the lease period the lessee may opt to purchase the boat at a percentage of the original price. The final purchase is strictly an option which may be exercised at the end of the lease for a separate consideration.

The consideration would be subject to Malta VAT at the full 18%.

5. The yacht must come to Malta at the start of the lease.

6. If the lessee exercises an option to purchase the boat after the end of the lease, a VAT paid certificate will be issued to the lessee provided that all VAT due has been paid.

Conclusion The Malta VAT arrangements on yacht leasing are clearly not unique in the EU. France and Italy have had such an arrangement in place for a number of years and Malta’s system, when introduced in 2005 was modelled on the Italian system. More recently, Cyprus has also introduced an arrangement that reflects very closely Malta’s system.

The detailed implementation of the yacht leasing VAT arrangements are different in each of the above jurisdictions and the conditions imposed by the authorities are not identical. However, every country’s technical and legal basis for implementing the arrangement is invariably Article 58 of the VAT Directive.

It’s also worth pointing that although the Malta yacht leasing VAT arrangements have been in place since November 2005, the European Commission has never commenced any infringement procedures against Malta for an incorrect application of the VAT Directive. This attitude clearly contrasts with the rapid action taken by the Commission in cases where a Member State is clearly in breach of the VAT Directive’s dispositions, such as for example France’s abandoned interpretation of the VAT exemption on the chartering of pleasure yachts.

AROUND THE REGIONS MALTA

Grand Harbour Marina Malta’s wonderfully warm year-round climate, English speaking community, and reasonable cost of living are slowly contributing towards making Malta an ideal winter destination. (According to Juliet Rix’s travel article on the Telegraph 2013 “Malta get more than 300 sunny days a year”). Grand Harbour Marina understands that this alone is not enough to keep yachts returning and therefore the marina’s main marketing focuses has turned towards creating regular activities.

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to meet their fellow crew mates the following year.

After all a happy crew makes a happy yacht!

marina but those who had already left for the season, feeling they couldn’t help but return for the event!

This is now the second winter that a weekly fitness session either yoga or Circuit Training is being offered. Personal trainer Hannah Pace @Pace Yourself, an ex-yachtie, knows the best way to get crew and captains of all fitness levels feeling committed and unable to miss a session due to the fun factor. At Grand Harbour Marina we like to listen what best interests our crew and therefore last year organised the first crew golf Tournament, held in April 2015. It attracted crew who were not only based in the

Throughout winter Grand Harbour Marina encourages crew events on a Friday, “Feel good Fridays”, ranging from whisky and wine tastings to BBQs on the dock, any excuse to get everyone together.

Bradbury Yacht Concierge and Charles Grech Wines & Spirits are now becoming the resident supporters of crew events local to the marina and outside such as the GHM Fleet Racing, which took place out of the Royal Malta Yacht Club this January. All four same size 10m yachts, taking five crew per boat, raced

against each other making for a great competitive spirit amongst crew from the different wintering yachts.

The sausage sizzle put on my Bradbury was a welcome treat for participants and those cheering their teams on, where the event went on till late into the afternoon.

Admitting the need of every yachtie (to enjoy a drink or two), the marina organises a monthly wine appreciation event supported by No12 Fine Wines & Provisions.

Andrew, general manager of No12, has been great at choosing a lovely a selection of wines focused around a different region each month, encouraging crew to enjoy what makes a good wine.

No12 not only supports crew events but will showcase a good choice of their summer wines at the next berth holder’s yachting event beginning of June. The marina this year has chosen to organise its first Yacht Rally for berth holders, giving yachts and their owners an excuse to enjoy a sail/cruise up North to Baia beach club and restaurant. Equiom, a global trust and corporate services provider, have come on board to support this event while at the same to have a bit of fun.

The marina enjoys the winter vibe and encourages crew to post on the Facebook group Malta Crew Perks & Parties and soon on the marina blog www.ghm.com.mt.

In addition our protective coatings will improve the longevity of the paint and glass surfaces, reducing future re-painting costs and keeping the surface in a pristine condition from the date she leave’s the yard.

Tribos® and its management team have been at the forefront of Superyacht protective coating development since the very start.

Superyacht Builders, Refit Yards, Paint Companies, Management Companies, Owners and Captains have gone from complete sceptics to enthusiastic promoters of the product.

Tribos Coatings Tribos® products are a professional applied coating and were developed in conjunction with chemical giant, Dow Corning. Tribos® has clear advantages over the competition with its UV barrier being the strongest on the market with the ability to protect the existing surface and it increase’s the depth of colour while maintaining and protecting it.

Tribos® is non-abrasive, unlike polishes which will abrade the surface and open up the paint’s pores to the elements.

Tribos® will bond to itself and the surface creating a very durable net of protection.

The coatings bond to the surface and cross-links to form a tough barrier over the surface so it will not be washed away - unlike waxes and other polymers. It also has a UV blocking agent, which stops the paint or gelcoat fading & oxidizing. As the coating fills the uneven surface of the paint it makes it feel smooth. This then allows the light to reflect straight back (as opposed to being refracted in different directions) giving the impression of a deeper gloss.

The acceptance of the concept that a seasonal, sacrificial, professionally applied coating will protect the yacht’s surfaces, extending their life, while saving time and money, whilst improving shine and appearance has become accepted.

At Tribos® we remain committed to the long term supply of scientifically researched protective coatings proven on super yachts year after year, whether advanced amino functional polymers, or ceramic protective coatings, glass protection for increased visibility and safety, or stainless steel coatings for enhanced protection and shine.

Tribos® is the only protective coating company in the marine sector to have successfully undergone testing and approval with major paint suppliers, and we our continuing these works with Alexseal, Jotun and Boero as well as working closely with paint consultants /inspectors.

Tribos® now offers total unrivalled protection for your yacht managed by experienced project managers and applied by a highly attentive team of applicators.

Tribos® The preservation of perfection.

AROUND THE REGIONS MALTA rather groggy from the night before. The fortified city, more commonly referred to as the ‘citadella’ is the perfect spot to do so.

After lunch, you can visit one of the oldest free standing building in the world ‘Ggantija’ (This UNESCO world heritage site was built around 3600BC) situated at the top of Xaghra hill with amazing views of Comino and Malta in the distance.

I’m pretty sure that after visiting such inspiring temples, you’ll need to stop

by Gleneagles Bar, a place where time stands still, for a Gin & Tonic on the way back to Malta …just be sure not to miss the boat back.

By Andrew Azzopardi No 12 Wines Get Yourselves Up to Date in Malta Ever since my article in the February issue tackling the issue of wintering in Malta, I have been asked a number of time, what the crew can get up to on such a small island during the winter season.

At first thought, I would suggest looking into the history of the island and getting oneself enrolled in guided tours who can explain the rich island history. Then I thought to myself that this island is so varied and unique that you really need to venture out as far as possible without any plans.

I mean rent a car and simply get lost. Where else could you just drive around and get enjoyably lost?

Though, I do have a few suggestions whilst wandering around on this picturesque island midway between Europe and Africa. Make sure to stop at one of the little eateries selling the traditional Maltese ‘Pastizzi’ for breakfast - ‘Pastizzi’ are a traditional savoury pastry usually filled with either ricotta or mushy peas. Wash this down with 68

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Kinnie, the local bitter-sweet soft drink, or cup of tea usually served in a glass.

Only once you get your fill of ‘pastizzi’, make sure to drive to the capital city of Valletta for a walk around of the city for gentlemen, built by gentlemen. Admire the new parliament building which deeply contrasts the old limestone buildings and colourful balconies in the backdrop.

Enter the inconspicuous St John’s Cathedral, only to be bewildered with the beautiful paintings and golden vaults, then make your way to the upper Barrakka gardens for a beautiful view of the three cities and of course take a peek at your superyacht comfortably berthed and well looked after at the Grand Harbour Vittoriosa marina.

Obviously it’s time to find one of the local restaurants where you must indulge in the fusion of Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine, washed down with a lovely glass of local wine.

In the afternoon, it might be time to set off to the shops in downtown the area of Sliema or simply stop at one of the local bustling cafeterias for a hot chocolate and something sweet.

After such a busy day, do take some time to rest before the evening sets in and you’re ready to party. The local party scene never stops, but you may need to ask the locals where the new place in town may be, otherwise simply take a taxi to Paceville, in St Julian’s where an array of lights, music nightclubs, bars and discotheques are all tightly knit together in just a few square metres - it’s a party paradise.

If you’re lucky not to be on shift the next morning, there is a fantastic way to ridding your hangover. Drive to Gozo, the neighbouring island, and…. get lost again!

This place is a gem! It’s the sleepier version of Malta where everything is in goslow-mode. Stop for a light lunch consisting of fresh crusty Maltese bread, juicy tomatoes, local olive oil and olives and capers and of course a glass of wine, unless you’re still feeling

There is however one last little secret for crew wintering in Malta - It’s the perfect place to update your yachting CV. If you still need to refresh your STCW certification, which according to new regulations need to be updated by end December 2016, the International Safety Training College are well equipped to get you and the whole crew totally refreshed and ready for the new season.

Obviously after a hard day firefighting and safety training, nothing beats winding down the day with a glass of wine, so it might pay you and your mates to get your internationally recognized WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) certificate with international fine wine provisoners No 12 Fine wines and Provisions, located just across the Grand Harbour Marina in Valletta.

No wonder captain has already booked next year’s berth in Malta!

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Deckers Sales Director Kate in our Exclusive Georgie dress with Caroline - Tecnoyachts.

Deckers Antibes (+33) 493 650 579 7 Rue Honoré Ferrare, Antibes antibes@uniforms4yachts.com www.uniforms4yachts.com Deckers Antibes Spring has sprung and we hope you are all enjoying the temperatures beginning to rise here on the Cote d’Azur!

Not to mention the Easter eggs this month. Sadly, that’s the end of the short ski season for us, but who’s complaining when Summer is just around the corner? Yay!

Deckers Sales Executive Liz with Norma Trease & Captain Jim - Stella Maris.

Last month we welcomed a lovely bunch of friends and clients to our Exclusive Soirée.

It was fantastic to see so many new and familiar faces.

Thanks to everyone who came along to show their support, and to help us polish off all the Prosecco! ;) The event was to celebrate our Deckers Exclusive Collection which we are delighted to say has been a huge success since we launched nearly 3 years ago. Our collection is ever growing, not to mention the opportunity to create your own unique design. Pop in

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to our Antibes showroom to try on some of the Exclusive pieces we have on show, they really do speak for themselves.

give prospective newcomers a much better idea of what is actually involved in yachting and what we are really looking for in candidates.

We’ve expanded!

Due to client demand, we are over the moon to have taken on Liz Horsnail as our new Sales Executive. Look out for Liz in the Deckers van driving up and down the coast she’ll have stock & samples ready to show so just give us a call if you’d like her to stop by for a personal visit.

Tel. +33 (0)493 650 579.

This is the 7th year I have run these talks and we usually get pretty big turnouts, but we are still not reaching all the newbies who arrive here looking for work, so it would be wonderful if you could please help us to promote the talks through your event listings and social media if that is possible?

The Crew Coach Alison Rentoul Crew Performance Engineer (+33) 493 581 408 (+33) 677 008 057 www.thecrewcoach.com The Crew Coach As you may have seen we are starting our regular free talks for new crew next Friday the 25th of March, running every Friday at 2pm at The Quays Irish bar in Antibes until (and including) the 13th of May. These talks are designed to

This year we will also be joined by the PYA who will be promoting and selling their new discounted crew memberships and workbooks, which feature a Continuing Professional Development section where people can collect stamps for PYA endorsed and other workshops attended. Our introductory talk is one of these so there is an even better reason for crew to come along.

Here is the FB link: https:// www.facebook.com/ events/442665545932882/ Every time you post or share an article about this I can give you an additional shout out on my Crew Coach FB page and on the Free Talks event page to thank you for sharing the love!

Many thanks again for your wonderful support of this informative event helping good quality newbies enter the industry with less stress and difficulty!

AROUND THE REGIONS GIBRALTAR

Calling All TransContinental Sailors At 13:00 on Friday the 8th July 2016 a flotilla of some 50 yachts of all shapes and sizes will depart from the Bay of Gibraltar bound for Marina Smir in Morocco. Will you be part of the flotilla?

Dubbed the most sociable yacht rally in the world the Ocean Village/Boatshed Gibraltar Yacht Rally has been going from strength to strength in recent years. A fun filled weekend is guaranteed for the participants and thanks to the generosity of sponsors we raise much needed funds for the Red

Cross. Already this year we have commitments from the Gibraltar Tourism Board, Capurro Insurance, MeteoGib, Hire-U-Shop and Isla Verde Yacht Centre to support the event. Last year the rally raised nearly £7000 for the Red Cross. We hope to beat that target this year. If you run a business operating in the yachting sector this is a great opportunity to get to know 50+ yacht owners and up two hundred yachtsmen and women. Get in touch with the organisers via www. facebook/boatshedgib or contact Boatshed directly via john@boatshedgibraltar.com to become a sponsor. The organisers will only accept

one sponsor from each market sector so hurry along and book your business’s participation.

What about the yacht owners and crews what’s in it for them? Apart from a fun filled weekend with like minded people each yacht will be given a “goodie” bag with a skipper polo shirt, crew T-shirts and lots of other freebies which our sponsors provide. We will be holding raffles and auctions among the participants with some great prizes. In previous years participants have walked away with handheld iPads, VHF radios, Go-Pro cameras, waterproof binoculars and similar. There will also be the usual prizes for first yachts in, first lady skipper in, first single-handed sailor in, youngest skipper in etc. as well as many “booby” prizes.

In short there is something for everyone.

On arrival at Marina Smir the participants will be greeted with a quayside champagne reception. It’s an opportunity to get to know everyone who is participating. After a long lie in on the Saturday crews are free to enjoy the souks of

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Tetuoan and Chefchouen or the beautiful beaches either side of the marina. On the Saturday evening it’s time for the prize giving party which is done in fancy dress. Let your imagination run wild and convert your yacht and crew into a Roman Temple or a Mexican Hacienda! During the Sunday yachts drift back to their home ports with some putting into Ceuta for the night. This year, for those that wish to, a trip to Barbate is being tacked on the end of the Smir section.

Last year we trialled the “After Rally Party” at the Waterfront Restaurant. For this party we arranged for a slide show of all the rally photos and a small jury selected the best photos for even more prizes. There were squeals of delight as fancy dress participants saw their photos for the first time!

If you want to participate get in touch with the organisers soon. It may be necessary to curtail participation if the number of yachts exceeds what Marina Smir can accommodate.

See you at the skippers’ briefing meeting on the 7th July if not before.

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE to swim from Cabo Blanco to Palma Cathedral, a distance of approximately 12 nautical miles. You will be able to follow Anna’s progress via her YB tracker unit at www. annawardley.com “My swim across the Bay of Palma is a great opportunity to raise awareness about my Balearic Swim Challenge and the three charities I’m raising funds for whilst everybody is in town for the Palma Boat Show. All the charities are marine-related and I hope that marine businesses will get behind what I’m doing to help me raise valuable funds for these great causes,” Anna said.

Countdown Underway For Anna Wardley’s Balearic Swim Challenge The countdown is now underway for the start of British endurance swimmer Anna Wardley’s bid to become the first person to swim 215km from Menorca to mainland Spain via Mallorca and Ibiza.

Anna and her support team have set a provisional window to tackle the first leg of her Balearic Swim Challenge from 17-24 May. The 40-year old British swimmer, who lives in between Gosport in the UK and Colònia Sant Jordi in Mallorca, will swim the 20 nautical miles (37 km) separating Menorca and Mallorca in just a swimsuit, cap and goggles under strict Channel swimming rules ratified by independent observers.

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Only 11 people have swam across the Menorca Channel since British swimmer Kendall Mellor successfully completed the crossing in October 1968.

It is widely recognised as a challenging swim due to the distance, which is akin to the English Channel, exposure to northerly winds, strong currents and jellyfish.

Anna is taking on these gruelling swims to raise funds for three Mallorca-based charities: Joves Navegants, Marine Inspirations and the Marine Animal Rescue Project.

To prepare for the challenge Anna has been training throughout the winter to ensure that she is mentally and physical prepared for what lies ahead.

One of Anna’s partners for the challenge is the Palma Sport & Tennis Club in Santa Catalina. The newly-opened club, located in the heart of Palma, features a 25m outdoor pool, five floodlit tennis courts, state of the art gym equipment, a wide range of fitness classes, hot yoga studio, Pilates, climbing wall, spa and restaurant serving healthy food.

“It’s great to be training at the Palma Sport & Tennis Club.

It’s a great place to prepare myself for this immense challenge with its state of the art facilities, super friendly staff, a fantastic open air pool and a lovely spa to relax in when my muscles are sore from the relentless training,” Anna said.

In the lead up to her swim from Menorca to Mallorca Anna will be building up her time in the sea including completing a number of night swims. She is always accompanied by support craft and at night she has port and starboard lights on her goggle straps so that her support team can keep a close eye on her at all times.

During the Palma Boat Show on Sunday 1 May, Anna plans

Anna’s fundraising has been kick-started by a generous donation of €1,000 from the Calvia branch of Rotary International. The group made the donation after the endurance swimmer and charity fundraiser to spoke about her Balearic Swim Challenge at its lunch meeting at the Santa Ponsa Golf Club in January.

To support Anna by making a donation to her three chosen charities visit www.annawardley.com Anna is also seeking sponsors in order to be able to complete the second and third legs of the challenge from Mallorca to Ibiza and from Ibiza to Denia. To find out more about the sponsorship packages available email: info@annawardley.com

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will finish in Mallorca the afternoon of the following day.

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE Breathspiration is another company offering something different. Their holidays are based around scuba diving and yoga, as well as yoga teacher training. Visitors not only get to explore and relax but they learn things too.

Started by Hungarian, Andrea Forzis a couple of years ago, Breathspiration offers bespoke holidays welcoming visitors from all over Europe.

Glynis German Presenter, The Happiness Café Radio Show Mondays 10am - Mallorca Sunshine Radio 106.1FM (repeats Tuesdays at 8pm) Sustainably Promoting Mallorca TOURISM, as we know it, often keeps people from experiencing and knowing the real destination behind the resort. Mallorca is no exception, with most tourists not venturing to get to know the rest of the island.

Alternatives began to be offered with the growth of rural tourism in the 1990s which showed visitors another side of the island, namely Mallorca’s countryside.

Official figures from 2014 show that 13,524,502 visited the Balearic Islands that year and whilst official figures for 2015 have still not been published, it is believed that last year Mallorca alone received more than 8,500,000 guests. Whilst most spent their holidays in hotels, benefitting greatly the hotel chains, there is now a growing movement away from such resorts with visitors wanting to get to know the real Mallorca.

An interesting option for our more adventurous visitors is the offer of retreats and activity filled holidays which are growing in popularity and are available for locals and residents too.

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One company offering such an alternative is Mallorca Retreat, a Berlin based company owned by Chris Apitius, organising holidays with a difference. I caught up with Chris recently to ask him about his company, as well as why he does what he does and his answers delighted me!

“I came to Mallorca some years ago to work for a company offering corporate incentives. Although the standard being offered was high, with five star hotels, top quality restaurants and interesting activities, I saw that the participants weren’t really experiencing Mallorca and could have been in any 5-star hotel or restaurant, anywhere in the world!” explained Chris. “As my own experience with Mallorca has been getting to know about her through the locals’ eyes and enjoying the beautiful countryside and the incredibly interesting customs, I wanted to show visitors what the real Mallorca is like and offer a stay here that is enriching and interactive.”

Chris is one of many people who so love Mallorca that they want others to know that the island is much more than sun, sand, sea and sangria!

He puts together retreats and adventure holidays that allow visitors to meet real Mallorcans, experience local customs and stay in fincas that show the real Mallorca, with a touch of modern comforts to truly appreciate a rest in paradise.

“I love Mallorca,” said Andrea, “So much so that I made it my home! I want people to know that it’s more than just its reputation of Magalluf and that it offers a sophisticated experience - culturally, socially and naturally.”

Perhaps self-development on holiday is more to your liking? There is plenty on offer. with meditation classes and philosophy groups held every week by locals and foreigners alike. One new and exciting workshop coming later this month is being organised

by Waltraud Idir of Embrace Cooperation Limited from London. The workshop, Leadership in Change, will take place over a weekend and Waltraud chose the setting of Mallorca because, “It’s easily accessible from London, plus the weather’s a lot better! I am also fascinated by what’s going on

there right now, as there seem to be many initiatives which seem very innovative and unique.”

Over the course of the weekend the topics of changes in society and economics will be on the agenda and the workshop will attempt to tap into participants’ potentials to grow beyond the influences of what’s going on in the world today. “Mallorca is special and conducting the workshop there is going to very special indeed” shared Waltraud.

Workshop Leadership in Change, April 22-24, more information from www. embracecooperation.org.uk 8 day spiritual Mallorca retreat adventure, from April 23-30, more information from www.mallorca-retreat.de Urban vinyasa flow with outdoor sports retreat, May 14-21, more information from www.breathspiration.com

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Hamish Goddard Club Manager – Driving Mallorca (+34) 626 107 775 Hamish@drivingmallorca.com www.drivingmallorca.com The 12th Edition of the ORIS Rally Clasico The 12th Edition of the ORIS Rally Clasico took place from the 10th – 12th March, providing some great spectacle and entertainment for spectators and competitors alike.

The premier rally sprint event in the Balearic Islands, based out of Puerto Portals, began with two night stages in heavy rain in the hills above Calvia, giving participants little chance to blend into the event gently. However, fine and dry weather followed over the remaining two days and 11 closed road stages of the event along some of Mallorca´s finest driving roads and breathtaking scenery, with thousands of spectators lining the route.

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participants in locally prepared cars, there was as ever a serious overseas contingent arriving in their car transporters from all over Europe with some very exotic machinery. In the outright speed category, the German Stefan Oberdoester and Olaf Heupel won event in their 1972 Porsche 911 RSR, with Driving Mallorca club members Nadal Galiana (1976 Ford Escort) and Steve Perez (1974 Lancia Stratos) not giving the German an easy time, disputing the lead on several occasions.

In the Regularity Category, Driving Mallorca member Jaime Carbonell and his brother Enrique piloted their VW Golf GTI to overall victory having lead the event throughout, albeit with the smallest of winning margins over the 1970 Porsche 916 well-pedaled by Ruben Maes.

Large crowds greeted the competitors each evening back at the Parc Ferme in Puerto Portals, the luxury enclave that hosts the Oris Classic Rally. At the close of the event, Toni Dezcallar, organizer of the rally, accompanied by Alvaro Irala, Captain of Puerto Portals and Javier Pomar, President of Oris Spain, presented trophies and ´Oris Calobra´ Limited Edition watches that the Swiss company created in commemoration of the famous climb 12 kilometer climb at Sa Colobra, which this year extended from Sa Colobra all the way to the summit at Lluc.

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE The Oris Classic Rally nicknamed “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”, has established itself as one of the great tests of historical cars at the highest international level, both in the number and quality of participants, with thirteen special closed-road stages spread over the three days.

During the awards ceremony, Toni Dezcallar highlighted the success of this edition: “We have 85 cars entered in the rally, including new drivers, cars and repeat competitors, and this encourages us to continue working year after year to improve the event and to focus now on the next rally in 2017 “.

The event provides further proof that the classic car scene is exceptionally strong in Mallorca, with more cars arriving on the island every week, and owners enjoying some of the very best roads in Europe.

The performance and classic car club Driving Mallorca, which organizes regular meetings and outings for its growing membership have secured the final weekend in October for a repeat of their inaugural ´2015 Rally Sprint Driving Mallorca´ closedroad rally that took place last

year, although likely to be extended over two days and include night stages for 2016.

With a membership that includes well over 100 classic, performance and bespoke competition cars, interest in the event is already high, with sponsorship being sought for the event, organized by their newly formed Escuderia Driving Mallorca.

Said Driving Mallorca Club Manager, Hamish Goddard: “The demographic of both our membership and participants in events of this kind is exceptionally high and, as we continue to see with the involvement of ORIS Watches, who have now supported the Classic Rally over many years, sponsorship provides a unique ´ownership´ of an event and access to the participants and spectators alike. We are looking forward to developing these relationships with sponsors and event partners alongside the development of the event itself. It is an exciting opportunity for all concerned.”

For more information on Driving Mallorca and sponsorship opportunities for the 2016 Rally Sprint Driving Mallorca, please contact Hamish Goddard.

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NEWS 4 STEWS How do you keep sane on charter?

Keep in contact with the outside world. Speak or message to people back home as often as you can (or keep up to date with the Daily Mail!!) it’s so easy to get in a bubble and forget what is happening outside the boat!

Also try and get as much sleep as possible as it really does catch up with you!

Interviewed by Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com Stew of the Month: Georgia Johnston What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

I joined yachting just after I had turned 19 so after having left school and deciding that university was not for me, I worked as a receptionist at a publishing company for a few months to earn some money to go travelling. I then did all the necessary courses and came down to Antibes. I was lucky with my first job as it was through word of mouth.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why?

I couldn’t pick a favourite boat as all have been fantastic in their own ways.

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

My favourite experience I had though was last summer when we spent six weeks up in Alaska and British Columbia. We witnessed wild bears catching salmon straight out of the river, jet skied with killer whales watching them dive down and hoping they wouldn’t surface too close to you and we saw hundred year old glaciers crumble into the sea as well as flying over them. It was an incredible few weeks and we so lucky that the owner and captain wanted us to enjoy it and get outside and experience this once in a lifetime opportunity Definitely the best part of the job is getting to visit and explore all these amazing countries and making great friends along the way. The worst part about working on yachts would be missing out on events back home with friends and family.

What is your signature cocktail?

My signature cocktail would probably being a spicy margarita. Adding a few fresh chillis in to the mix really does spice it up!

What is your favourite yachting destination?

My favourite location is Antigua. It’s such a beautiful island with so many incredible beaches, loads of activities and a great array of restaurants and bars and the run punch at Shirley heights isn’t too bad either!

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently?

I would take my boat off the beaten track and explore somewhere else rather than just the Med or the Caribbean as beautiful as they are I would personally prefer to cruise the islands in the Pacific or head up to Scandinavia the scenery there would be spectacular.

What is your on-board pet hate?

My pet hate is leaving plates and cups in the sink, empty the dishwasher!!!

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

My cleaning hack is Magic sponges! You obviously have to be wary what you use them on but when used on the right surface they’re amazing.

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Tell us about your best Bridget Jones moment on board.

One of my Bridget Jones moments was when I first started out. I was making rum punches and without properly putting on the lid I started to shake within seconds I was

drenched! Luckily no one was around to witness it so quickly got changed re made the punch making sure the lid was firmly in place and served them to the guests!

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

I love going to Es Verger outside of Alaro for lunch, it’s the most incredible lamb I have eaten and then walking up to castle afterwards to try and burn off lunch!

If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

I would tell my 20 year old self to trust your gut instinct, don’t rush into something if you’re not 100% sure it’s the correct decision.

April Events 2nd & 3rd April – Son Ferriol Agricultural Fair As well as animals, there is also artisan stalls, agricultural machinery, vintage cars, music and dancing at this huge trade fair which is open to the public.

2nd and 3rd April - Andratx Livestock & Agricultural fair One of the most anticipated events in the municipality, this is a lively fair including an arts and crafts market, livestock exhibitions and carriage racing competitions. During the evening, there will be music, traditional dancing, and a Tapas Trail.

9th & 10th April – Calvia Agricultural Fair 17th April – Santa Eugenia Agricultural Fair 18th & 19th April Pollensa Wine Fair A popular wine-tasting event featuring wines from the Balearic Islands. It opens at 10am and closes at 8.30pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday, at the Claustre del Convent de Santo Domingo in the centre of Pollensa.

NEWS 4 STEWS I’d ended up back in the UK for family reasons. I figured I just needed to save 2000 pounds to get out of the UK again. Six months later my first tip was 2000 Euros - I cried with pure joy! A very significant moment in my life!

After leaving Tigre Dor in 2004 and becoming land based, I have also worked back on board other yachts and continue to do so, no longer full time, but it’s in the blood!

Interviewed by Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com From Ship to Shore: Helen Stachini Each month I interview someone who has made the transition from yachting to being land-based. This month I interviewed Helen Stachini.

Can you tell me about your yachting career?

I started big! My career on boats began on board the prestigious QE2 cruise ship, cruising around the world.

Never one for doing things the ‘usual’ way, I went from this supersize luxury, to working onboard various Motor Yachts up to 52m. I then was given the fantastic opportunity to deliver a smaller 16m sailing yacht from Israel to Palma with a blind Mallorcian owner/Captain! That’s a great story and what an experience!

Thankfully, I’m still here to tell the tale. Spanning a career of over 14 years on land and at sea in the yachting industry, I’ve been fortunate enough to live here on this beautiful

island for 12 years now. After yachting, I then spent 9 years land-based working as a Crew Recruitment Consultant and more recently working on charter yachts up to 35m all around the Balearics.

How long did you work on board yachts? What were the highlights and low points?

All in all, around 4 years. I landed my first Yacht job in 2002 on the 52m MY Tigre Dor. I was extremely lucky as we had a fantastic crew and owner. It was a private/ charter boat that travelled extensively and both the owner and crew became like a family, and I am still in touch with most of them today. We were often on anchor rolling about for two months straight with the owner on board, but we had such a great crew we got through it with a sense of humour. High points: apart from all the amazing places we visited, was my first ever tip. Six months previously I was in a bit of rut, working three jobs in the UK and wanting to escape, but not knowing how. After working on the QE2 7 years previously,

How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land?

By the time I left MY Tigre Dor I had been travelling with no fixed abode for 10 years. I just wanted a place to call ‘home’ so I came to Mallorca.

Where else?!

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

One of the hardest things was going from being surrounded by people to being on my own and not knowing many people on the island. However, again I was lucky - I met a lot of people in my first 2 weeks here, that I am still very good friends with today. I also took any job I could at first to get myself started, and a year later, due to persistence and sheer determination, I got the job I wanted with Yacht Help Group as a Crew Recruitment Consultant.

What was the best thing about it?

At the time it was very exciting. A new life, in a new country, and having all my things in one place. I then set

my goals on learning Spanish and continuing to work within the yachting industry on land.

What do you miss most about yachting?

Whilst working in the office for many years I often missed lots of things. The open water mainly, the panoramic horizon, the travelling and of course my salary was a lot different, but I also enjoyed working as a Recruitment Consultant and having a home. So yes, I missed it, but I was also happy in what I was doing.

What do you do now?

I work for myself organising events and private catering in villas alongside some fantastic Chefs, and freelancing on board yachts. I also work with some of the best catering, bar and concierge companies on the island. Watch this space for my new business!

(Call +34 66 111 55 34, email elegantdining@hotmail. com) I am also working with Martin Shairp from Dutch Mega Yachts Services offering 3D/360 degree photography to yachts and villas. I am doing all the things I love - working with people, giving excellent service, travelling, being at sea, being on land, and working with great people.

Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based?

My advice is: don’t give up, and do what you enjoy. Life is too short to be anything but happy.

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Blending in at Earth Yoga Written by Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com Yoga - A Man’s Game?

It’s official – yoga is not just for girls. According to a new survey conducted by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal, the number of American men doing yoga has more than doubled in the last four years, going from 4 million in 2012 to 10 million in 2016. But why are there still so many more chicas than chicos in yoga classes?

One of Palma’s most respected yoga studios, Earth Yoga, is trying to redress this balance. They’ve started a men-only yoga class, as well as offering a 40% discount to newcomers. “The percentage of men at the studio is incredibly small at the moment. We usually have an average of 2-3 men per class, and approximately 15-20 females,” explains teacher Kim. “So many men believe

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Yoga class at Zunray that yoga could not possibly be for them because they ‘cannot touch their toes’, or they are ‘inflexible and stiff’”.

Kim wants to convince these men that “yoga can be tough, physically challenging and fun”.

In order to put this to the test, I decided I needed a yoga-virgin male guinea pig.

A quick post on Palma Yacht Crew found me the perfect candidate – a virile yachty who had never done yoga before, called Sahaj. He told me that, although he’d dated a few yoga teachers, and spent plenty of time in India, bizarrely he had never got round to trying yoga. “I’ve been working with a personal trainer every morning for 3 years” Sahaj explains. “It’s been helpful, but I find it quite hard on my body and I’ve accumulated some injuries.

I’m curious if yoga could give me the same fitness level without the damage”.

My first mission to Sahaj was

a class at Zunray, a popular yoga studio in La Llonja.

Co-owner Roeland tells me that the average percentage of guys attending is 20%, but in their male teacher Joshua’s class it’s much higher. Joshua is a talented yoga teacher, skate-boarder and professional dancer, whose mastery of the body is inspiring. Despite my guidance to join the beginners’ class, Sahaj jumps straight into the deep end into one of Joshua’s regular classes – a toughie even for the seasoned yogi. I half-expect Sahaj to come out semi-broken, so was amazed when he reported back that he loved it. “It was really cool! I felt very welcomed by the guys in the class. Joshua explained things throughout the whole class so it was impossible to not stay in the present moment”.

as kindness, truthfulness and self discipline. David Lurey, a renowned and respected global teacher based in Palma, is a passionate advocate of how we can use the physical practice of yoga to improve ourselves off the mat. He has a particular interest in how this is relevant for the modern man, and believes it’s time for men for take responsibility for their bodies, minds, and spirit connection. “Yoga is a perfect tool for this. The poses offer us strength, flexibility and powerful breathing techniques for focus and concentration. The philosophy of Yoga offers us room to grow and develop our integrity, honesty and generosity which are important masculine qualities to develop.”

Was it this easy to convert the unconverted? Sahaj’s next mission on behalf of mankind was a lesson at Earth Yoga with popular and charismatic teacher, Brent.

Again, Sahaj embraced the experience wholeheartedly, even attempting a handstand in the class. “I never thought yoga would be so hard and so strong. I have the feeling yoga gives me a complete body workout whilst being less dangerous for my joints than other exercise”.

David also thinks it’s important for men to find positive male role models and teachers in the Yoga world, “We behave differently in the presence of women, and classes that are geared towards men can call upon a new way of relating to each other with depth and sincerity”. He has an online class series specifically exploring the archtypes of men and yoga (ekhartyoga. com/blog/archetypes-ofmen-and-yoga), which may be perfect for any male yachties needing to get their yoga fix whilst at sea.

Like Sahaj, many people’s initial motivation for yoga is physical, and later they start to appreciate other qualities the practice can offer, such

So what was my guinea pig’s final verdict? “I’m hooked! I’ll definitely continue with the classes”. One down… only a few million to go!

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stunning, traditional cast-iron teapots made in Japan. The ones I saw in Rialto Living boast beautiful bold colours and are elaborately decorated with relief designs on the outside. Pretty, little cups can be bought to match.

I also love the fresh pieces made by renowned ceramicist Keith Brymer Jones for MAKE International. These contemporary creations are a cool white and are delicately stamped with words like ‘love’, ‘diva’ and ‘star’. No doubt they will brighten up any breakfast table and might even put a smile on the face of that grumpy charter guest.

Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.

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London. Deluxe delicacies that were often left stowed and untouched at the end of the season while they would have easily worked their way through a dozen boxes of bog standard tea. So if tea for ten happens as frequently as it did on the yachts I’ve been on, you might as well make sure your crockery is as eye-catching and stylish as everything else you’ve super sourced for use on board.

At the time of writing, all things tea take centre stage in Rialto Living, in a set up consisting only of cherrypicked items proudly up to superyacht standard. One of my favourite collections is the Dibbern range of hand-made and award winning fine bone china. Cups, sugar pots and milk jugs come in 40 different

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Rack of lamb is a prime cut and makes an impressive centrepiece on the dinner table. One of my favourite lamb memories is enjoying the famous dish from Michelin-starred chef Josef Sauerschell at his wonderful restaurant “Es Racó d’es Teix” restaurant in Deia. It was a perfectly cooked lamb rack coated in a black olive crust and it was simply divine!

Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef A Study in Contrasts Roast lamb is a magnificent thing. The complex flavour is bold yet delicate, the texture is a study in contrasts between the crisp, flavourful exterior and the tender, juicy interior, and the heady aroma is tantalisingly good as you wait impatiently to tuck in whilst your joint is in the oven.

It never ceases to amaze me how something so simple can be so good….a leg of sweet spring lamb, a couple of garlic cloves, a sprig of fresh thyme, a splash of white wine and little drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. 90 minutes in the oven at 150 degrees and job done.

But there is so much more to lamb and it has some wonderful cuts for all occasions and just about every type of cooking technique you want to apply.

Apart from the wonderful legs and shoulders for roasting, you can really go for something a little more extravagant and roast a whole saddle or the best-end, also known as the rack. It cooks quickly so it’s good for when you’re short on time. It comes from the middle of the lamb

Apart from the roasting cuts, lamb shanks and necks are perfect for long, slow cooking in flavoursome stews and there is also some really good offal to be had with the kidneys, livers and tongues all being delicious when cooked with a little care and attention.

Lamb marries well with so many fresh herbs including rosemary, thyme, marjoram, basil, coriander, dill and mint.

It takes on spices like cumin, cinnamon, anise, cardamom and saffron. It has a natural affinity with Mediterranean flavours such as olives, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and anchovies. It is often paired with fruits like apricots, cherries and rhubarb.

Natural vegetable partners might include aubergines, peas, artichokes and potatoes.

I adore lamb with almonds…a luxurious pairing fit for a king. Try my Marrocan Lamb meatballs with Harissa & couscous and you’ll know exactly what I mean.

Homemade Harissa If you’ve never tried harissa, you don’t know what you’re missing. Harissa is a fiery red hot sauce from North Africa.

While the ingredients may vary from region to region, basic recipes typically include red chiles (normally dried), a

few spices, garlic, olive oil and salt. You can buy harissa in jars and tubes, but the best stuff is typically made at home, and it’s so simple to make.

1 small red pepper, chopped 6 large red chilies, deseeded & chopped 1tbsp tomato paste 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 red onion, chopped 2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp Fennel seeds 2 tsp Cumin seeds 100ml olive oil A pinch of salt Toast the spices in a hot, dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant and very lightly toasted. Grind until fine in a pestle and mortar or coffee grinder. Wipe out pan; add 50ml olive oil, and gently fry the peppers, onions, chilies and garlic until soft. Add the spices, tomato paste and the rest of the olive oil. Blend in food processor to smooth paste and season with a little salt. Keep in fridge for up to a week, covered with layer of olive oil.

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Harissa & Couscous Ingredients (serves 6)

500g minced lamb 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp coriander seeds 50g ground almonds 1 garlic clove , crushed juice 1 lemon 1 egg , lightly beaten 20g mint leaves chopped 2-3 tbsp Olive oil 150ml natural yogurt, to serve For The Couscous: 300g couscous 50g butter 2 tbsp harissa 30g chopped coriander Heat a heavy-based pan over a low heat. Add the spices to the pan then toast for 2-3 mins until fragrant. Crush using a pestle and mortar or grind in a coffee grinder.

Set aside. Mix the ground almonds with 2 tbsp water and the garlic and stir well.

Add the lamb, lemon juice, crushed spices, egg and half of the mint. Season well. Mix well then shape into 18 balls.

Chill for a good 30 mins in the fridge. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the balls for 6-7 mins, turning now and then, until golden brown and cooked. Keep warm. Put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl, then rub in the butter and harissa. Pour over 400ml boiling water, cover and

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Roast Leg of Lamb with Orange, Thyme & Pommes Dauphinoise Ingredients (serves 4) 1.25kg leg of lamb 1 orange, zest and juice 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1tbsp olive oil 2tbsp orange marmalade Seasoning Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 5.

Take the lamb leg joint and make several slits into the joint. Mix together the orange zest, garlic and thyme with the olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Stuff this mixture into the slits.

Place onto a rack on a roasting sheet and open roast in the oven for 1½ hours. Glaze the joint with the orange marmalade mixed with the fresh orange juice during the cooking at least 2 or 3 times.

Remove from the oven and

rest for at least ten minutes before carving. Serve with Dauphinoise potatoes.

Pommes Dauphinoise Ingredients (serves 6) 600g Large potatoes 250ml milk 350ml double cream 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sprig of fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 120g Gruyere cheese, grated Seasoning Preheat the oven to 200 C, Gas 6 Peel the potatoes and slice them evenly into 1cm slices.

Bring the milk and cream to the boil in a large saucepan and add the garlic cloves, fresh thyme, bay leaf and seasoning. Boil for a couple of minutes and add the sliced potatoes into the saucepan and stir gently. Simmer for about 6-8 minutes and add half the cheese. Layer the potatoes & cream in a shallow Pyrex dish. Sprinkle over the last of the cheese. Bake the potatoes for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is beginning to bubble and turn golden brown.

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NEWS 4 STEWS bumfu*k, New Zealand, two Kiwi blokes were sitting on their green canvas fold up chairs, tinnies in hand, feeling pretty bloody contented. They are looking over the green pastures dotted with fluffy white sheep. So, picture this scenario......

One of them, lets call him Jacko lifts a butt cheek, farts and remarks to his mate Jimbo yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Galley Goddess How lucky we are, living in Mallorca. We’ve enjoyed the almond blossom and rolling green fields and very importantly, we’ve recovered from the festivities, surrounding the early months of the year. The more sensible of us have now ditched the detox madness and spring is certainly on its way. There’s a certain feel in the air at this time of the year, donchta think? All those wildflowers, bird song, long walks in the mountains and baby lambs frolicking at their mothers feet.

Lamb, especially Mallorcan lamb is just blooody beaut, but, I really think the New Zealanders far surpass us here in the Balearics. Sorry, it must have something to do with the reputation of their beautiful sheep. Or the well know fact that the Kiwis are sheep shaggers. As an Antipodean myself, I am very fond of taking the piss out our lovely Kiwi cousins, I was never aware that the Welsh and the Scots had a certain reputation also. Which makes me think about why the Scots wear kilts? Maybe because their sheep are pretty astute and can hear a zipper from a mile away?

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extremely unkind. I reckon their notoriety of banging sheep is just a misconception.

The truth is, basically, Kiwis aren’t into bestiality ,nahhhh, mates, the truth is that they just can’t talk properly. See, it’s like this, their accent gets them into a load of trouble, all because it all just comes out just wrong.

Now, I am sure this is pretty much how it all started.

Take me seriously here good folk. First of all, and very importantly to remember that in New Zealand there have very bonza sheep, secondly, and more worrying, the Kiwis constantly boast of how alluring their sheep are. This for a start is pretty dodgy, doncha think? I reckon this is how that rather nasty rumour got started......so, here you go, my theory.

Try to read this out loud in a New Zealand accent and then I won’t have to translate.

A long time ago, far, far away, somewhere in the middle of

Jacko - Jesus fuarking christ, Noice flock of sheep there bro *Hey, Jim, lovely flock of sheep you have there brother Jimbo - Yo mate, iggs ectly, sweet as, eh? *Yes, mate, exactly, beautiful, aren’t they?

Jacko - Bonza fleece, noice I loick sheep with fear hear *Gorgeous fleece, so nice, I like sheep with such fair hair Jimbo - Oi’d loike to chuck a few of them in me ute *I’d love to put a few of them in my pick up truck Jacko - Choice mate, how many do ya want? *Awesome, how many do you want?

Jimbo - Oi’ll have sex *I’d really like to have six sheep Jacko - no wuckers mate, I’ll get them pretty after oI’ve had me fush n chups *This is no problems my friend, I’ll round them up after I’ve had some fish and chips

Jimbo - No worries mate, don’t want to make it duffy cult for ya *That would be wonderful, but, I don’t want to make it difficult for you Jacko - Perfect for sharing *They will be perfect for shearing Jimbo - Bro, the boys’ll be sweet as. *The boys will be happy to shear them I rest my case - now, can you see how misunderstood our darling Kiwi cousins are?

But, their lamb is to die for and I hope to beckon you to offer this very simple and brilliant recipe on your owners, or your crew, if the budget goes that far. A farking winner every time, my dear friends......

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Crusted Lamb Racks 180g (3 cups) fresh white breadcrumbs 200g (1 cup) semi-dried tomatoes, finely chopped 40g (1/2 cup finely grated parmesan 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup fresh parsley 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Dyjon mustard 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 4 lamb racks (8 cutlet on each rack) French trimmed Preheat your oven to 200C. In a large bowl combine the breadcrumbs, tomato, parmesan, garlic and olive oil in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper. Place the racks of lamb in a roasting tray, spreading the mustard on. Then, press your breadcrumb mixture firmly over the lamb racks to evenly coat. Chuck the lamb in your oven and roast for 30 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked how you like them.

Remove and cover with foil, let the racks sit for 15 minutes to rest. To serve, cut each rack into quarters and place on a serving platter. Bloody ace........easy peasey also you will be worshiped for this......... Easter has come and gone.......well, just. Thought that giving the crew a special Sunday treat would go down well. Gotta keep those wonderful guys happy also.........

Doubley Loveley Chocolate Hot Cross Bums 300ml milk 400g strong white bread flour 50g cocoa powder 7g dried yeast 50g caster sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract juice and zest of one orange 100g raisins 100g milk choc chips Crosses 50g white chocolate 2 tablespoons milk 50g plain flour Warm 275ml of the milk. Soak your raisins in the orange juice. In a large mixing bowl,

mix flour, cocoa, yeast, sugar, orange zest and cinnamon together. In an another bowl, whisk your egg into the warm milk. Pour your liquid into your dry and stir to make a soft dough. Toss the dough onto your clean worktop and knead for 10 minutes. Chuck it back into the mixing bowl and cover with a oiled plastic wrap and leave to rise for about an hour. It should have doubled in size. Hurl your dough back on the counter and scatter over the drained raisins and chocolate chips. Preheat your oven to 180C then line a large baking tray with baking paper. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into round balls. Remember to leave some space for the buns to rise. Score a cross on top of each bun, cover with plastic wrap (oiled) and leave until buns have doubled in size.

Pop these little babies in the oven and meanwhile, make a paste for the white chocolate crosses by melting the chocolate with the milk, then stir in the flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Spoon into a plastic bag and cut the tip of the corner. Glaze the buns with remaining milk and pop these little babies into the oven for 15 minutes, then pipe on where you scored the dough earlier and bake for 5 minutes more.

It’s all brilliant, food, spring, love and lamb.......but, I just thought I’d leave you good people with a small antidote, or maybe bring a smile to your face.......... In 1842 a New Zealander invented the condom using sheep lower intestine. Ten years later, an Aussie refined the idea by taking it out of the sheep first.

Big kisses to my Kiwi mates who will see this as a great larf, you are fabulous and your sheep are fricking awesome and very pretty.

Enjoy life my dears, Until we meet again, unless some Kiwi kills me.

Galley Goddess, Yours in outrageousness.........

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The new salon has been decorated to embrace a warm, relaxing atmosphere where both woman and men are welcome for any kind of beauty treatment.

We work with Guinot products from France, Biodroga and Sans Souci from Baden-Baden in Germany, Montibello, CND and OPI nail products.

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So what exactly has Asociacion Ondine achieved in the 4 years we have been established here in Mallorca and why should you or your business consider becoming a member of Asociacion Ondine?

brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Join in the Fun! Asociación Ondine is now in our 4th year of working extremely hard on local marine research & conservation initiatives here in the Balearic Islands and our organization is gaining new supporters by the week.

When we stop and look back at our achievements it really is a great story and the achievements we have made are extraordinary, considering Bea and I didn’t know a soul on Mallorca 6 years ago as

Externally, our objective of bringing together local community groups, business, schools and local leaders is succeeding, with a local following and supporter group that is also growing.

We are constantly receiving messages via email and social media networks from people showing their appreciation and support of what we are doing as well as offers of collaboration.

The biggest internal achievement I think Asociacion Ondine has made is to welcome our team of local marine scientists on board, 8 of the Balearic leading scientific professionals knocked on our door around 2 years ago asking to work with us on local Marine Protected Area initiatives. This group is the internal backbone of AO and the main reason we have such a wonderful working relationship with local authorities and local people.

Our MPA group has

successfully created the proposal for Sa Dragonera to become a new MPA and we are now working on studies in conjunction with the local government on supporting this proposal with extra scientific reasoning.

You can download our proposal for Sa Dragonera on our website.

Our MPA team are also working on a grand plan of a series of MPAs that will be interlinked with our objective being to propose to the government the best possible layout of MPA´s that not only benefit marine ecosystems & fisheries here in the Balearics but all other stakeholders that profit from healthy seas, like the tourism, yachting, dive and hotel industries.

We have shown the international world that the

Balearics are a part of the Mediterranean that is in a better state of health than many other locations in the Med, hence well worth our efforts to protect them.

This was solidified by the visit last year from Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer in Residence and founder of Mission Blue and the Sylvia Earle Alliance. Dr. Earle and her Mission Blue Team, consisted of Mrs. Gigi Brisson, CEO and Founder of The Ocean Elders and Mr. Carl Gustav Lundin, Director of IUCN Global Marine and Polar Program.

During their visit to the Balearic Islands Dr. Earle announced that these wonderful islands, a patch of paradise in amongst a sea that has been decimated, is the first Mission Blue Hope Spot in the Mediterranean.

An absolutely wonderful announcement indeed and one that has resonated a positive image for the Balearics both locally and around the globe.

We visit schools children and discuss the subjects we work on, MPA´s and plastic pollution, with presentations in English, Spanish and Catalan. The engagement we receive from school children, their teachers and their parents is nothing short of inspirational. It gives us so much motivation and drive when we see just how aware and interested these kids are!

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So much so that we have established a plastic pollution working group to compliment our MPA working group and to utilize the opinion and expertise of local people for input into our plastic pollution programs, another think tank that fuels our projects.

Both these working groups, MPA team and plastic team, are voluntary positions that people have adopted with pride and passion.

Our plastic pollution projects we are currently finalizing are quite diverse and ambitious, with a key component being our schools project. The mission of the Asociacion Ondine Dos Manos Schools Project is to raise awareness on the issue of Plastic Pollution amongst local youth and empower them to create positive, economically viable and profitable solutions to the complex problem of Plastic Pollution. We will do this through research into human impact of plastic pollution in the students’ local environment, cleverly weaved into Geography and Science curriculums. Activities designed to build skills and understanding in a real world setting to engage students and make a difference.

Our other initiative we are working on is Single Use Plastic Free Balearics with a mission stating ..Single Use Plastic Free Balearics is to create, encourage and accommodate a local community based movement

that will demand change in local policy and law as to legally enforce a day-to-day life in the Balearic Islands that is 100% free of single use plastic products. In turn, improve local health, considerably reduce our impact on local marine ecosystems through locally produced plastic pollution as well as support, promote & encourage small community based businesses that participate in this program and share our vision.

Our Asociacion Ondine Dos Manos Beach Clean Ups have grown to be an activity of extremely high public interest with groups like Palma Yacht Crew, local schools, local communities and groups of friends all requesting Asociacion Ondine join them on their beach cleans. Our record attendance and record haul

of Plastic Pollution has been our Es Trenc clean up with around 120 people and over 500kg of rubbish collected in the space of a few hours.

Massive result and a massive eye opener for everyone who participated. So many people can not believe the amount of plastic pollution we have on our beaches here, particularly when you start to have a closer look. This is the biggest benefit of these clean ups, raising awareness and beginning the change of peoples daily habits.

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Our multimedia has been growing as well, from our first film A Ray of Light, promoting the Mallorca Stingray Survey followed by A Ray of Light 2. Both these films have been in various international film festivals and once again put the Balearics on the international marine

Our stingray survey has been a huge success, coming into year 4 now we now understand the local population of common stingrays and exactly what they are doing in the Bay of Palma during the months of April through to June. This information is invaluable for

We have also produced a short film on the Balearic Islands which is to be released over the coming months as well as a plan for a ground breaking Mediterranean documentary and a series of PSAs (Public Service Announcements) to raise the public awareness on issues such as plastic pollution and where it comes from, how it effects our marine life and how your daily habits contribute to these issues as well as local MPA´s.

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local authorities to better understand the dynamics of this local MPA and in turn assist with management and policy of this area.

2016 sees the most ambitious year of all so far, with an internal increase of project creation and growth of existing initiatives.

We see the continuation of the Mallorca Stingray Survey and involvement from a PhD student from the UK coming to Mallorca to assist with our program.

Our MPA plan is being created and we are planting many seeds that we will nurture and search for external grants and sponsorships to fund these initiatives.

We are pushing very hard to establish Asociacion Ondine as the positive agent of change for the Balearic Islands Marine ecosystems and have this powerhouse organization a bonding agent between local marine conservation and research groups around the Balearics and of course local communities.

The evolution of Asociacion Ondine has been a very organic process, with the right people appearing at exactly the right time and now is no different.

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Over the past few months we have received offers of assistance from marketing and design professionals, business planning and strategy specialists as well as from two local men who have two lifetimes worth of experience working within the international conservation world. These two men between them have worked with Oceana, WWF and Greenpeace along with various other smaller marine conservation groups.

We have established such a mind blowingly professional network of people that all share our vision of better understanding, protecting and improving our local sea.

Local projects powered by local people!

It is now my job, as El Presidente, to coordinate these people and projects so as we receive the highest possible productivity, outcomes and successes through their various fields of expertise. No pressure!!

What are the benefits of joining Asociacion Ondine?

Well, the biggest benefit to businesses and individuals is to know that the money invested is going to be used in amazing local projects and is an investment in the future of the Balearic marine environments and businesses, an investment in our children.

Of course our members receive updates and newsletters, t-shirts and invitations to events. The businesses that are members enjoy the fact they are putting something back into the environment that supports us all and receive a very important green image when it comes to their public image.

Asociacion Ondine is 100% transparent with our financing and budgeting; we have an extremely high input to output ratio, larger than most if not all large organizations.

We work hard, we are professional and most of all we are passionate.

So to summarize this beats of an article...

AO Achievements to date; • Creating a community of local people sharing our vision • Mission Blue Hope Spot, first in the Mediterranean • MPA team of scientific professionals • Plastic working group of local professionals • Mallorca Stingray Survey • Sa Dragonera proposal for a new MPA • Multimedia with international and local outreach • Dos Manos beach cleaning becoming high public interest •Visiting schools

• Knowing the money goes directly to projects • Supporting a high input to output ratio • Becoming a GREEN business • Receiving updates and newsletter • Fantastic t-shirts • Ability to voice environmental concerns directly to AO • Bragging rights to your mates that you are a member of AO The good ship Asociacion Ondine is well underway and we welcome you all to become part of this amazing crew, enjoy our successes with us and help us make the Balearic Islands an even better place for our families and friends to live and grow! We are all about positive solutions to negative issues!!

For more information please feel free to contact me directly on 0034 658 399 145 or on our office number 0034 971916165 or via email brad@asociacionondine.org If you managed to read all the way to here then its time for you to sign up and enjoy the ride!

Asociacion Ondine has various membership options, all payable annually or monthly, so if you are in a position to become a member individually or as a business please visit https://www. asociacionondine.org/jointoday/ and see what option suits you. We are a registered “entidad publico” which is our charity status here in Spain, so all donations are tax deductible.

HEALTH & WELLNESS against sexually transmitted infections including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and trichomoniasis.

Consistent and correct use of latex condoms reduces the risk for genital ulcer diseases, (genital herpes, syphilis and chancroid) only when the infected area or site of potential exposure is protected.

Dr Johanna Clark (Dr Joh) Club de Mar Medical Centre +34 619 982 142 (General Practice) +34 639 949 125 (MCA ENG1s) Article continued from March Condoms Male Condom WHAT IS IT? Male condoms are far more common than female condoms. It is a thin sheath that is worn over the penis during intercourse and collects sperm. Condoms are made out of a variety of materials including latex, rubber, polyurethane, and animal tissue. Latex is the most common. Condoms are also available in a variety of sizes, colours, styles, and thicknesses. They may be dry, lubricated, or treated with a spermicide.

Although convenient, a wallet is not the best place to store condoms. Condoms last longer when they are stored under less moist conditions.

In general, condoms have a shelf life of about five years if stored unopened in a cool, dry place.

USE: A condom must be the correct size and fit the erect penis properly. There must be 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) at the tip of the condom to provide a space for the sperm-filled semen to collect (some condoms have this feature built in.)

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before any contact between penis and female genitalia occurs. Care should be taken to ensure that the condom is not turned backwards or inside out. Some condoms are pre-lubricated. If additional lubrication is desired, a waterbased lubricant should be used. Oil-based products such as Vaseline, vaginal creams, or mineral oil, may damage the condom and should never be used. Male condoms are single use.

Immediately after ejaculation the penis should be removed from the vagina with the condom held firmly. Care must be taken to ensure no leakage of liquid.

Advantages Male condoms are an effective, acceptable, inexpensive, and easily purchased over the counter.

Disadvantages 1. Perceived decrease in sexual pleasure.

2. Lack of protection if the condom breaks, slips, or comes off the penis.

3. Allergy to latex (affects 1-3% of the population).

4. Polyurethane condoms may break more easily than latex condoms and they do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

Male Condom Effectiveness The estimated effectiveness of the latex condom is 87% to 90% (10 to 13 pregnancies/100 women per year of sexual activity.)

Latex condoms afford the maximum protection

Latex condoms may reduce the risk for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) and associated diseases (genital warts and cervical cancer).

Female Condom WHAT IS IT? This is a loosefitting polyurethane sheath with two flexible polyurethane rings - one at either end. It sits in the vagina covering the cervix. At the closed end, the ring is not fixed but helps make insertion easier. It also acts as an internal anchor.

At the open end, the flexible ring lies outside the vagina.

It is lubricated with nonspermicidal lubricant. It is far less common than the male condom.

USE: The female condom can be put in up to 8 hours before intercourse. A woman may need some practice before she can easily insert and position the condom within her vagina. The sides of the internal ring can be folded together and inserted into the vagina.

• Never re-use a female condom. Always check the expiry date.

• Care must be taken to prevent damage with fingernails or jewellery when removing it from the packet.

• It may be inserted any time before sex but must always be in position before the penis touches the genital area.

• In a comfortable position eg, squatting or one leg up on a chair, hold the closed end of the condom and squeeze the ring between the thumb and middle finger.

• Push the ring as high into the vagina as possible.

• Place the middle finger into the open end of the condom and feeling the inner ring, push it high into the vagina.

• Make sure the outer ring is lying close to the vulva. It is advisable to guide the penis into the condom, to avoid slipping between condom and vagina.

• To remove the condom, twist the outer ring (to trap semen inside) and pull gently.

The female condom should never be used when the man is also wearing a condom.

The two condoms can stick together and tear, resulting in no protection at all!

Advantages 1. No professional instruction with fitting is required.

2. It is thinner than the male condom and resistant to degradation by oil-based lubricants.

3. It can be purchased over the counter (but is likely to be more expensive than the male condom).

Disadvantages: 1. Irritation and allergic reactions to the polyurethane.

2. Cumbersome, difficult to insert, may not remain in place, and is unattractive.

3. It may also produce unpleasant noises if there is not enough lubrication.

For this reason, most female condoms are now generously pre-lubricated with silicone and packets of additional lubrication are included. The lubricant does not contain spermicide.

4. The main disadvantage of the female condom is that it is not as effective as the male latex condom in preventing pregnancy.

Efficiency The estimated effectiveness of the female condom is 85% (15 pregnancies/100 women per year) as compared to 87% to 90% for the male condom.

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Turmeric So what is with the Asian spice turmeric – touted a superfood – true or false?

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the bright yellow of the spice rainbow, is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, haemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain, and colic.

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The volatile oil fraction of turmeric has demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory activity. Even more potent is the yellow or orange pigment of turmeric, which is called curcumin. Curcumin is thought to be the primary pharmacological agent in turmeric. In numerous studies, curcumin’s antiinflammatory effects have been shown to be comparable to the potent drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone as well as over-the-counter antiinflammatory drugs.

As an antioxidant, curcumin is able to neutralize free radicals, chemicals that can travel through the body and cause great amounts of damage to healthy cells and cell membranes. This is important in many diseases, such as arthritis, where free radicals are responsible for the painful joint inflammation and eventual damage to the joints.

research conducted at the University of Texas suggests that even when breast cancer is already present, curcumin can help slow the spread of breast cancer cells to the lungs in mice.

Growing evidence suggests that turmeric may afford protection against neurodegenerative diseases like alzheimers.

The most active ingredient in turmeric root, bisdemethoxycurcumin, boosts the activity of the immune system in Alzheimer’s patients, helping them to clear the amyloid beta plaques characteristic of the disease.

Daily-recommended dosage: Cut fresh root: 1.5g – 3g Dried powder: 1g – 3 g Supplement: 1.2g – 1.8g (capsules recommended rather than tablet) Try to always include some black pepper and a fat for optimum absorption.

Curcumin also helps the body to destroy mutated cancer cells, so they cannot spread through the body and cause more harm. A primary way in which curcumin does so is by enhancing liver function.

Add the root or powder it to a fresh juice or smoothie.

Put it in your meals – rice, quinoa, stir-fries, soups, curries, eggs (any style), or sprinkle powder over any dish whilst cooking it.

Epidemiological studies have linked the frequent use of turmeric to lower rates of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer; laboratory experiments have shown curcumin can prevent tumours from forming; and

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com Top Fat Burning Tips Aboard • Hide tempting foods away from your eyes. Place the chocolate jar or crisps in a hard to get to area or somewhere you don´t go to. If you have to hunt for them or you are not reminded they are there, then the chances are you won´t even think about eating them.

• Make movement a part of your everyday - especially just after eating. Movement helps to prevent the body storing food as body fat and instead utilises it. Take a walk around the deck or push a vacuum cleaner around for 10 minutes.

It also forces you to leave the table rather than staying and being tempted to opt for second helpings when you really did not need them • Sit as little as possible. If your job involves a lot of sitting, then set an alarm to remind yourself to get up and take a walk every 30 minutes. Even if you just get up and perform 10 body weight squats.

• Drink more water instead of snacking and set yourself stair climb targets for the day and each day try to beat your number of stair climbs- they might be a short flight of stairs but everything counts and small activity built up over the course of the day can be just as beneficial as 1 exercise session.

• Write out your exercise goals and if necessary announce to the crew what you intend to do - lose 3 kilos by May or go for a run twice in a week or not eat chocolate for a month.

Make sure people know what your challenges are and this way you are more likely to stick to them.

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• Involve the crew in being healthier - the chances are there are more people than just you aboard that want to look or feel better. What about having a crew sports event?

Or instead of buying crisps, chocolate and cook for the crew invest that money in a training crew programme when the season is done? You will feel so much better for it.

• If you can limit or not eat sugar or manmade carbohydrates, you will not only lose weight but your skin will look better and you will have more energy. Set a challenge up for yourself.

• Make sure you book your end of season workouts with us in STP - Whether it’s a liver detox, balancing your metabolism to burn more fat, a nutritional programme, personalised training, inside or outside the studio, massage, Pilates, yoga or circuit training and excursions like road biking…. we offer it all.

Top Veggies Best way to get healthy and lose weight is to make sure you are eating enough vegetables - how many vegetables do you eat? (Chips and baked beans do not count). Leafy greens including kale and cabbage and are especially good with very little impact on your blood glucose levels (do not cause you to store body fat) Raw herbs in salads and flavouring foods are also amazing and contain a multitude of health benefits - many help to detox the liver, they are antiinflammatory and contain minerals and vitamins for bodily repairs and energy.

Asparagus and artichoke are other great veggie ´s very low in calories and high in health benefits.

Massage in STP Book yourself in for a relaxing massage after you have been hitting our daily workouts.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Signs and Symptoms

Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Fractured Clavicle AKA Broken Collarbone The Clavicle (or collarbone) is easily recognizable as the slender bone just under the skin extending across the front of your shoulder and upper chest. This bone forms the anterior part of the shoulder girdle. It is not a weight bearing bone but is important for muscle attachment and stabilizing the shrugging movements of the shoulders. It also plays a small part in breathing.

The inner or medial attachment is with the sternum (breastplate) and the lateral attachment is with the acromion which is an extension of the shoulder blade and also protects the superior aspect of the gleno humeral (shoulder) joint.

Fractures of the clavicle are unfortunately quite easy to achieve. Causes of a fracture include a direct blow from a blunt object and falling onto the shoulder or elbow such as sustained when falling while skiing or a bike and from contact sports. I have also known patients to sustain this injury with a poor golf swing, slipping in the bath and shouldering a liferaft or sail bag!

A sharp crack or pop may be noticed at the time of injury which is more obvious when there is a fall or a blow to the shoulder. There will be an inability to raise the arm in any direction or put weight through the arm and any attempt to do so will cause a sharp pain with loss of function. Swelling over the clavicle will occur quickly and there may be some deformity and bruising later.

In some cases this deformity can be very distressing particularly with a fall as the broken ends of the clavicle may overlap such as in the X Ray below. The broken end of the clavicle can be easily seen and palpated just under the skin. In extreme cases the broken end of the clavicle can pierce the skin which is known as a comminuted compound fracture.

Physiotherapy Immediate Attention The victim of a clavicular fracture (or suspected fracture) will require a trip to A and E for an X Ray to ascertain the extent of the injury and this should be done as soon as possible to avoid complications and unnecessary suffering. In most cases the fracture can be managed in a sling which also attaches around the back to prevent movement for 6 to 12 weeks depending on the extent of fracture as there may be more than one along the shaft of the clavicle.

Hair line fractures will take around 6 to 8 weeks to heal conservatively by themselves.

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As long as the two ends of the fracture are in good opposition, this method can still be used although there may be a bump in the contour of the clavicle after healing.

In the event that the clavicle has broken in two places or is much displaced, then surgery will be required to achieve a good union between the broken ends. The surgeon will use screws and plate to ensure a good union at the fracture site. This metal work is often removed after a year or so.

Physiotherapy for simple fractures is rarely required as the arm is not immobilised long enough for complications such as a frozen shoulder to develop. Any loss of range of movement or ligament damaged can be addressed after the fracture has healed.

This does however depend on where the fracture is along the shaft of the bone as the closer it is to its articulation with the acromion or sternum, the more likely additional help for recovery will be required. Post surgical patients may require physio attention during their healing phase to ensure against post op complications and control pain and swelling.

Post Operative Treatment The post op patient will require some help to achieve a good functional range of movement. Once the fracture site has shown a good callus formation (bone glue) the ligaments which attach the clavicle at each end can be assessed for damage and treated with laser, ultrasound, tens, accessory movements and other techniques to help relieve pain and swelling.

When the check X Ray has confirmed a good union the physio will then help to regain functional mobility using accessory movements and mobilisations and a graded muscle exercise regime.

One last thought: Collarbone fractures can easily be missed in infants and young children as there are often few signs and symptoms other than the cry of the child when you palpate the area. If in doubt do always seek medical advice as unattended fractures in small children can lead to growth deficiencies.

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Warning Signs Guess what, It’s Europe again this month, and apologies in advance, but unless Lehman’s goes bust again It’s difficult to see a bigger or more important issue before the UK’s referendum to exit, or remain a member of the European Union scheduled for the 23rd of June. This might seem a little British centred but the outcome of this vote could possibly pose an existential crisis for the EU as we know and love it, with all the the global ramifications that we can predict, and worse, the ones we cannot.

The Union is a troubled one.

It’s cornerstones of a single currency, and free and equal movement of its citizens are looking shaky at best.

Last month Mario Draghi, worried by the Eurozone’s (the countries that use the single currency) slide into deflation, anaemic growth and low demand, dropped key interest rates into negative

territory and pledged more quantitative easing, to the tune of a further €20bn a month calculated to try and jumpstart the economy once again, and once again it is way too little way too late. It didn’t work last time, or the time before that, and he is rapidly running out of ammunition.

If this doesn’t work he has few options left. It’s not his fault though, it seems to be an inevitable consequence of grafting together dispirit economies with varying fortunes together under a single currency, interest rate and money supply. It could not be any other way. So says Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz, who ought to know a thing or two about it.

Go and Google his theories if you want the background and the least fun hour you’ve had in a long time.

Similarly, the appalling tide of unfortunates literally washing up on Europe’s shores are making the free movement of people through the EU look like a divisive issue, rather than a unifying one. Border fences are being thrown up as countries along the migration

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route let self-interest take precedent. Last year German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a laudable display of humanity welcomed migrants with open arms, and they came in their droves, why wouldn’t they?, but barely six months on, the policies have been reversed and public opinion has shifted 180 degrees. Last year tired and desperate refugees were cheered as they arrived, last month saw a rapid rise in the anti-immigration, Eurosceptic Alternative für Deutschland, (AfD) party, that took up to 25% of the vote in some areas in Germany’s local elections.

National general elections set for 2017 suddenly look like storm clouds on the horizon for the EU. In France the Front National, with similar views to AfD hold an important part of the popular vote, and there are examples of simmering right wing, anti-austerity, anti EU and anti-immigration parties sprouting from the fertile soil of public unease all over the continent. The EU is currently negotiating a deal that may fastrack Turkey’s admission to the Union in return for their assistance in stemming the migrant flow.

Turkey, whose government recently took control of a national newspaper that dared to speak out. Whose economy falls way short of the requirements needed to join the Euro. Where are the lessons learned from admitting the sickly Greek economy? Admitting Turkey would push the EU borders with all the free movement implications, to the Iraq, Iran

and Syria frontiers. Principals that the EU seem to be on the verge of overlooking as an ‘easy’ fix for the migrant crisis.

You don’t have to be too perceptive, or even very awake to see that a Brexit, especially if the UK continues to prosper outside the EU, may well be the pressure value that galvanises the anti EU factions across the union.

The EU has problems to fix. Big ones. The only time reform has even made it onto the agenda was driven by British PM David Cameron ahead of the UK referendum, and that was little more than tinkering with a few token gestures, a slight rearranging of the deckchairs on the Titanic. The mantra from Brussels seems to keep saying ‘Don’t worry, it will all be ok’ It is high time real reform was started and the whole project is redesigned from the ground up before it is too late.

Some, like Stiglitz believe the whole project is flawed, but economists have been wrong, but to do nothing, to kick the can down the road, and then do nothing again is inviting trouble.

The aims of the EU and single currency at the outset were good ones driven by the best of intentions, but the ostrich head in sand method of problem solving is predictably getting us precisely nowhere, decisions are needed now, before the whole project slides to a potentially messy conclusion.

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Nick Jones Managing Director Premier FX M: (+34) 672 211 058 T. (+34) 971 576 981 nick.jones@premierfx.com www.premfx.com Premier FX –International Currency Transfers Property Buyers Still Enthusiastic!

Here at Premier FX we get involved in many areas of business – and pleasure – where our services can help clients achieve some real savings on their international money transfers. Whether it be regular transfers of pensions or savings, occasional sums to top up local bank accounts, or paying suppliers abroad, there is always a way we can help.

But a very significant sector for us is the property and real estate business. And there are two very good reasons for that: large sums of money, and timescales. Of course, for those from non-Euro countries contemplating the purchase of a holiday home or permanent relocation to warmer climes, then the costs of the exercise can be rather large, and any ways to reduce them are always welcome. And so we come to the subject of exchange rates. Now these are what determine the true cost of the property to the buyer, but as regular readers will know, they move constantly.

And given the period of time between offer and completion, these moves can be quite significant, especially when important events are in the pipeline.

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And that brings me on to an interesting observation.

Premier FX are regular exhibitors at an international property show held in the UK three times a year. Spawned from the popular TV show, A Place In The Sun, where the presenters set about helping holiday home buyers find their dream property abroad, the show, which unsurprisingly is called A Place In The Sun Live, brings exhibitors of estate agents, developers and resort operators worldwide, together under one roof, enabling visitors to browse the different countries and regions to see the types of homes that are available and to perhaps take the first steps in achieving their dream.

As you can imagine, this is a very useful barometer for the industry as a whole, enabling participants to gauge the current state of the market and the growth or otherwise of demand for overseas property. And the show this month in Manchester didn’t disappoint, with record attendances, and agents reporting extremely healthy prospects. And that observation brings me back to the point. As everyone knows, this June sees UK citizens voting on whether or not to remain in the EU. A significant and important event in the pipeline I mentioned earlier!

And given that the buyers we were meeting at the show were mostly British, you could be forgiven for thinking that such an event, and the possible impact on the value of the Pound, would be of great concern and maybe cause to put their plans on hold until after the dust had settled. But this didn’t seem to be the case at all. Most

buyers are keen to press ahead with their plans, but of course expect uncertainty and volatility in the exchange rate as the “in” or “out” debate rumbles on. So the discussions were more about how buyers can minimize the risks of this future event on their buying power, and give them a bit more certainty.

And so to a very popular product in the Premier FX portfolio, the Forward Contract. This simple facility allows you to fix the exchange rate now for a future point in time. In fact the rate can be fixed for anything up to 2 years, making it perfect for those buying property later in the year. So how does it work?

Let’s say you have seen the place you want to buy but the contract and buying process is going to take 3 months before you finally get the keys. In the meantime of course, the Brexit debate is likely to put some pressure on the Pound, meaning that the cost of the property could effectively go up before you need to make the final payment. Nobody wants a surprise like that!

So we can give you a fixed

exchange rate based on the market rate today, meaning your buying cost in Pounds remains exactly as it is now, no matter what happens to the Pound in June. Now that’s going to remove worry and uncertainty for many buyers over the summer!

Forward contracts can be used for any purpose including the buying of boats, cars, regular transfers of pensions and so on. Contact us at Premier FX to see how we can help you reduce the risks of adverse movements in exchange rates and give you the most competitive rates for any amounts in all major currencies.

Security Premier FX is a UK Limited Company with offices in London, Spain and Portugal.

We are regulated by UK Revenue & Customs and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Client funds are held in secure, segregated accounts at Barclays Bank in London and are fully protected by law.

M +34 609 393 146 T. +34 971 721 877 Servicios T茅cnicos Portuarios (STP) Muello Viejo S/N, Edificio Espig贸n Exterior 07012 Palma de Mallorca info@mastercovers.es www.mastercovers.es

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS: ADVERTISING FEATURE short term, markets are at the mercy of any number of factors that are unknown and unforeseeable. Whatever the state of the economy, an event such as 9/11 or the collapse of Lehman Brothers or the Chinese Government suddenly deciding to put restraints on bank lending or a decision by Saudi Arabia to reduce its oil exports can have a huge effect on markets almost immediately.

St. James’s Place Roy Duns (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/royduns.

St James’s Place Wealth Management Where should you invest your money and when?

The modern approach to asset allocation relies on statistical modelling developed over the second half of the 20th century. In particular it relies heavily on the way various asset classes have performed during different economic conditions to attempt to predict the future. It appears to provide a single right answer for any investor’s investment objectives.

Crucially it is based almost entirely on past performance.

It also assumes that the future will repeat what has happened in the past and, more dangerously, that what has not happened in the past cannot happen in the future.

Events during the last decade have seriously undermined this approach just as unexpected events have done in the decades before.

Sadly, conditions which the models predicted would happen only once every 200 years or so seem to happen all too often. The truth is that, in both the short and not-so-

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In deciding on the right approach to investment management, investors should follow a series of simple but robust principles.

These are the ‘five key rules for personal investment’ and they have all developed from the impossibility of predicting what is going to happen in the short term.

‘Rule 1 – Invest for the longer term’ and ‘Rule 2 – Make sure you always have sufficient money on deposit to meet your short-term needs’ go together.

As the short term is so unpredictable you should always plan your investments for the longer term.

Planning investments in the expectation that they are going to do well over 1, 2, or 3-year horizon may lead to disappointment, Equally, to ensure you are able to hold onto your investments if values fall, make sure you have enough liquid cash to meet any likely short-term emergency.

How much should you keep liquid? One year’s income, two years’ income? There is no set rule. It depends on each person’s individual circumstances and also their attitude to risk.

Rule 3 – Never ignore the risk that some time in your life you are going to have to live through a period of significant inflation.

The effects of inflation can be just as severe a risk as a sharp fall in markets.

However, market falls are almost always followed by recoveries, whereas inflation permanently reduces the value of your savings.

So whilst you should maintain money on deposit to meet shorter-term needs there is a significant risk in trying to play safe by putting all your money into cash-like investments.

When deciding to invest you should always include the risk of inflation amongst the uncertainties.

Rule 4 – Diversify your investments as widely as you can.

Having decided on the level of liquidity you feel is adequate, use investments which have the potential to grow in value to protect you against inflation. However, so that your assets won’t all react in the same way to financial or economic impacts, diversify your investments as widely as you can. Whilst they may not be going up at the same time, ideally they should not all be going down at the same time either. There are different ways to diversify and the more you can use the better.

You can diversify by type of investment. Shares, bonds and commercial property are three asset types that provide potential for growth.

Then within those types of asset, diversify further. Rather than investing in shares in six or seven companies, invest in funds which

spread your money widely across many more. Ensure further diversification by choosing funds which invest across different sectors of the economy and also by spreading into international investments.

You can also diversify by choosing investment managers with different investment styles. Many managers invest in the same way, so even spreading your money between a number of them will not give you real diversification. Find managers whose styles differ; for example a manager investing in small companies in the UK which make profits in the UK combined with one who invests in large multi-national corporations for the income they generate will provide diversification.

Rule 5 – Find the very best managers you can for your investments.

So, given the unreliability of statistical models to accurately predict the future and the range of asset classes and managers available, how do you determine the mix of investments and managers that is right for you?

It begins by understanding your investment objectives and your attitude to risk.

Are you looking to save for a defined period of time, or are you seeking to generate a specific capital sum or income level, e.g. retirement planning? Are you simply investing a lump sum with the intention of generating capital growth, or as part of an overall tax planning strategy?

How comfortable do you feel with the short-term volatility that you may experience in the equity markets, which is

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS simply the price to pay for the chance of generating superior returns over the longer term?

And finally, what impact will inflation have on your investment strategy

Capitanía Marítima – the next ones must been carried out by any of the Entidades Colaboradoras de Inspección or the official Classification Societies recognized by the Spanish Administrations.

Having identified your goals and defined your attitude to risk in a world of uncertainty, the next step is to create the right mix of investments, or portfolio, to give you the best chance of meeting your goals.

Within this will be a discussion about the right tax structure to use, e.g. investment bond, unit trust or pension.

It is important to realise that the mix of investments chosen to meet your objectives at a particular point of time, will not necessarily do so at all points in the future.

Reviewing your portfolio every year or so to take account of any changes in your objectives and needs will enable you to make adjustments in a timely way and provide you with the best chance of meeting your long term objectives – whatever they may be.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Roy Duns of St. James’s Place Wealth Management on 0191 385 1530 or email roy.duns@sjpp.co.uk.

In the yachting industry these Class Societies play a major role in the acquisitions of second hand vessels. On these occasions normally depending on the value of the vessel a survey and sea trial is included in the Memorandum of Agreement as part of the obligation of the seller.

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com Classification Societies: Obligations and Liabilities in Yachting Industry The Classifications Societies or just “Class” are nongovernmental organizations, formed by engineers, inspectors and surveyors in order to promote the security of human life and working conditions at sea and to ensure an acceptable degree of stability, safety , environmental impact at sea to all kind of vessels and navigation and maritime artifacts.

We are not going to talk about the origins and history

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of the first Class Societies, particularly the London base Lloyds in the XVII century well known by you all. We will focus in Spain; here, the Subdirección General de Seguridad, Contaminación e Inspección Marítima dedpending of the Ministerio de Fomento, the competent administrative body who has as its main task the regulation and ordination of technical controls and surveillance in security and environmental aspects of Spanish civil shipping, vessels under construction in Spain and foreign flagged vessels and its equipment when international agreements allows , according to EU and international Law. Although the first surveillance is done by the Administration – the inspection office of each

Now, what happens if after a special survey done by a Class Surveyor with result “no difficult” it appears that the yacht has hidden problems ; for example corrosion in the steelwork not observed by the surveyor? Has the purchaser action against the Classification Society? The answer is yes, on the basis that he had relied upon the survey result and due to it he decided to complete the purchase. However it is not always easy to show evidence of said negligent acting of the surveyor as far as normally a second survey has to be carried out: and because that at the end the main purpose of the Class Society is the protection of the safety at sea more than to protect private economic interests.

So if you are acquiring a vessel make sure the surveyor you choose is qualified and recognized internationally of at least by the flag state.

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Top: Carpaccio of Salmon, Quirky Ceiling, Early Grey Mousse Middle: Wine Store, Sea Bass Ceviche Bottom: Swordfish Kebab, Iberican Pork with Chestnut Puree Restauante Amaya C/ Fabrica, 18A Santa Catalina (+34) 971 095 407 It’s always refreshing to find a restaurant which tries to do things differently, and arguably raising the standard whilst offering a style of cuisine not easily found in the locality. This is certainly the case with Amaya. This is a new restaurant found on C/ Fabrica in the heart of Santa Catalina, the restaurant capital of Palma.

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were not to be disappointed!

The décor was quirky, with the ceiling being covered in discarded wooden window shutters, a very clever touch, and bare light bulbs giving a slightly urban feel to the rooms coupled with the bare cream walls. The main dining area has large windows allowing lots of natural light.

Tobias explained that the reforming of the restaurant took them around 7 months, with attention to detail being plain to see.

The A La carte Menu offers a large enough choice of dishes, most of which are not your run of the mill type offerings. Such as a starter of Salmon Carpaccio with mint sorbet and Lime with a frozen cucumber soup! One of the

main dishes was Swordfish kebab with ratatouille, chick pea puree and date paté. A dessert of Earl Grey Mousse, which was a beautifully presented plate of chocolate mousse, raspberry sorbet, yoghurt and a Forest berry spume!! I could go on!! A feature of all of the dishes we tried, was the beautiful presentation, including edible flowers, and the delicate subtle flavours.

Dia for just 14.50 eu. On the day we visited, this consisted of either a soup or salad to start, followed by a choice of a pasta dish and a dessert to finish. With this standard of cuisine on offer, I would say that was outstanding value.

Safe to say their menu is very different from most found in this area, and I applaud them for bringing something new to Santa Catalina.

The wine list was varied and reasonably priced, with a list for bottles and a separate one for those offered by the glass.

In addition to their wonderfully creative A La carte menu, they also offer an amazing 3 course Menu del

The choice of dishes for our lunch worked out perfectly, and whilst every mouthful was thoroughly enjoyed, the visual effect was equally impressive.

In summary, I would say it is well worth a try and the menu offers a wide enough choice to suit most tastes. We will be returning soon!

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Terrace-Sport TV-Pool Room-Cocktails & more....

Placa Drassana, Palma

“The perfect fusión” of a traditional & creative menú With more than 15 diferent tapas

Calle Fabrica 25A

Tel. 971 222 175 / 660 013 622

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Puerta San Antonio 16 Palma de Mallorca

(+34) 971 770 399 www.wokshack.com

Beef & Fish Specialty

Wide Selection of Wines Available

Calle Fรกbrica, 60 Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Calle Montenegro, 1 bajos Calle Sant Feliu, 7 Palma (La Lonja - Born) (+34) 971 079 374 www.peixvermell.com

FRESH FISH DAILY

Mediterranean Kitchen Home made Fresh pasta Pizza, Fish, Meat In Wood Oven Calle San Magin, 9 Santa Catalina, Palma 971 457 747 606 031 780

With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

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An Indian restaurant with a difference. We offer a fusion of North and South Indian cuisine bringing the real taste of India to Mallorca. All dishes are prepared fresh and so we cater for all tastes and diets such as gluten intolerance and vegan.

C/ San Magin 84, Palma Mon-Sun: 3-16 & 19-23.30

Tel. 871 96 83 20

Sat: 19-23.30

Tue: Closed all day

“A Restaurant with a big heart”

Situated in Puerto Adriano the Restaurant offers you an excellent menú from the freshest products. At the hand of its Chef, Margot Montiel, probably the youngest chef in the restaurant sector in Mallorca. One must try their unique. Salmon Chipi (White wine cream and sauce, artichokes and pine nuts). As well as the mouthwatering Grilled Argentine Sirloin steak.

Vino del Mar is Open all year round

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Port Adriano, s/n Local 3 - Bajo, 07184 El Toro, Calviá +34 971 23 73 60 - +34 637 749 120 - www.vinodelmar.es

CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Lagoon 450 2011 385,000 € Excl. VAT

Comfort package, 4 cabins and 4 heads layout. Powered by twin Yanmar 54hp diesels. The full Raymarine navigation package includes ST70 displays, autopilot, chart plotter, GPS, smart controller, AIS, radar, etc. Further equipped with watermaker, generator, davits, dinghy, outboard, solar panels, gangway, air-conditioning and 2x Webasto heating. Double sail wardrobe of mainsail and genoa, with all electric winches. Full safety equipment with life raft, Jonbuoy, Epirb etc. View our photo album: www.whitesyachts.com.

Fountaine Pagot Eleuthera 60 2005 550,000 GBP VAT Paid

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Fountaine Pagot Eleuthera 60, 2005, in fabulous order. Twin Nanni 100hp diesel engines, 2 x bow thrusters, generator, air conditioning, watermaker, classic rig, electric winches. Sleeps 8 guests + a crew cabin. No expense spared maintaining and updating this catamaran.

Impressive inventory. Lying mainland Spain and priced at 550,000 GBP Tax paid.

Fairline Targa 43 2005 199,000 € VAT Paid

Fairline Targa 43, 2005 with twin Volvo 480hp diesel engines, generator and air conditioning. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 cabin + saloon, 2 heads. Fully equipped with hydraulic passarelle. Moored in Puerto Portals available for rent. Presented in good order. Lying Mallorca and priced at 199,000 euros Tax Paid.

49’ HallbergRassy 48 2006 495,000 € VAT Paid

Club Nautico Santa Ponsa T. +34 971 695 738 M. +34 629 748 477 E. sales@leisure-marine.com W. www.leisure-marine.com Take advantage of Sea Ray’s new Open Horizons savings opportunity!

This summer let Sea Ray put you at the helm of your own destiny.

Kamik is like no other you will see and stands out from the rest, she is full of added extras such as: Air con, 6 Ultra diesel generator , Inverter, Bowthruster, Gori propeller, Selden hydraulic main sail and genoa furling system, Carbon passerelle Raymarine E120 two units, Raymarine, Iridium Exteme portable satellite system. Hull Material: Fiberglass. Engine / Fuel Type: Single diesel. This truly is a fantastic boat and has been maintained to a high standard. Located in Mallorca, Spain.

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE X-Yachts X-442 1998 165,000 € VAT & Matriculation Tax paid Fast cruiser in typical high quality finish from X-Yachts. This boat is still in her first German ownership, has seen only light and careful use and has always been lovingly maintained. Extra equipment like a “furler boom” make her easy to handle by a small crew while the fully battened mainsail maintains the excellent sailing performance typical for this model. She comes equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning, heating, complete set of sails, dinghy, outboard engine, sun awning, winter cover, etc. A must see for anybody looking for a an attractive fast cruiser that will also be fun to run in a club or long distance race.

Sanlorenzo SL 108 2008 Recently reduced to 3,950,000 € negotiable VAT Paid

Puerto Portals Benito Feijoo 2 - Local 7 07181 Portals, Mallorca +34 971 676845

+34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com www.med-yachts.com

Since 1987 SANLORENZO SPAIN

This beautiful yacht is in “as new” condition and turn-key ready for the season. Owned by one owner, it has been taken care of by a professional crew 12 months a year. Offers welcome.

Princess 21M 2009 845,000 GBP Excl. VAT

New Exclusive Central Listing. Princess 21M 2009. 2 x MTU 1500 hp. GBP 845,000 Ex Tax. Mint – light oak interior wood. Lying in Mallorca

Keewaydin Palmer Johnson 1995 $ 2,575,000 Excl. VAT

Simon Turner Broker simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 M. +34 639 701 234 www.northropandjohnson.com

KEEWAYDIN Palmer Johnson Centre-board ketch - 110ft. KEEWAYDIN is a pilothouse cutter headed ketch with centre-board, designed and built for world cruising. She was fully refurbished in 2015 and features stunning new interior decor. The yacht is in pristine condition throughout. Sleeps six in owner party. Located Spain.

Absolute 52Fly 2016 836,690 € Excl. VAT

ABSOLUTE YACHTS MALLORCA

PADDY HARRISON (+34) 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com Club de Mar, Palma de Mallorca E-07015 www.5staryachts.com

Absolute 52Fly 2016 fitted with 2 x D6-IPS600 435HP full med spec. 836,690 € ex tax, ex delivery. (Same model available to view here in Mallorca any time or at Palma boat show 2016). For further information, please contact Absolute Yachts Mallorca, Paddy Harrison on: (+34) 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com www.5staryachts.com.

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net

FOR SALE For Sale: Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 24 volt 3000 amps full working order. Contact Michael Parkin - 630 613 245. Location: Mallorca, El Toro, Price: 600.00 € For Sale: Sextant - Plath Navistar Professional - made in Germany Jan 1977. With Booklet - without case. Reasonable offers please!

View in Palma. 616 244 776 For Sale: RIB for sale. 4.2 mtr centre console sport rib, never been used, still in the wrapper!!

Cost new €9,900, cash sale €1250, buyer collects.

Phone 670 676 995.

For Sale: Walking/shooting stick.

Chromed steel and adjustable.

Brown leather seat. €15, Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

For Sale: Travel Kettle. Holds 1 litre. 220 volts. Ideal for Hotels etc. with 2 cups. Price €12 Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

For Sale: Mini Multi-Media Projector. Rechargeable battery.

720P Decoding. Supports JPG. BMP.GIF.TIFF.PCX. It can show a picture on a screen/wall up to 50 inches. Price €45 Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

For Sale: 1999 Honda 1000 VTR Firestorm. Very good condition, new tyres, 2 yrs MOT. €1950.00 ono. Dave Potter: 971 872 436 / 606 973 151.

For Sale: Amazon KINDLE book reader. Holds about 800 books (depending). With USB charge cable. Also a Kindle holder.

Supports the Kindle while reading. Price €45 Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca)

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For Sale: 2013 yamaha 9.9 outboard, less than 50hrs, mechanically sound, couple of small scratched on cowling.

Located at RCNP for viewing/ testing. €1800 ono. Contact Richard on 664 701 463.

For Sale: Car for Sale. Opel Corsa 2001 Automatic/tiptronic.

Great runabout - 1500€. Alan Muir 637 692 016. alan@ beaumontproprties.com For Sale: Garage / Storage in Palma – Between STP and Club de Mar near Santa Catalina 90qm (approx. 8mx11m), 2 roller doors, one with vado permanente (can enter & park with van), WC – Tel 609 647 605.

For Sale: 13 Foot Boston Whaler Sport boat. Price - 4.950,-eu negotiable. Call 699 604 665.

For Sale: Dinghy Caribe I32, length -3,10m, Certificated CE 4 with folded aluminium floor board. New - never been used.

Motor Yamaha 8hp outboard, weight - 38kg. New - never been used. Price together is - 3.890,-eu ono. Call 699 604 665.

For Sale: SEA RAY 200S Superb boat, original gelcoat. 5.0l LX V8 Mercruiser engine (522hrs) whichalong with the bravo 1 leg has just been serviced. Ashore in a winter storage shed in palma area. A must see boat. 2600kg twin axle braked trailer. Always wintered ashore andundercover in a shed. Full winter cover and a summer cockpit cover.

Newbluetooth Fusion radio with pioneer waterproof speakers.

New fresh waterpump for swim platform shower and sink. 220v battery charger permanentlymounted. Built in cooler box. V-berth. All seating and vinyl in good condition.

Great boat for that early morning wakeboard or cruising at the weekends…Call 645 679 130 for more details. Price is reduced to 9800€ - with trailer.

For Sale: “Think Christmas” Full length mink coat (Blackmar) size.

14/16. Perfect Condition 2,500€.

Tel: 608 767 587.

For Sale: Flying fifteen. IRL 3753. Ovington Mk X. Beautifully balanced boat, extremely well maintained, fantastic racing record. Comes with 3 suits Goacher sails, “Tactic” compass new overcover, new rudder, toolkit, spares etc. Boat is on well-maintained Sovereign road trailer. Lying Port de Pollenca.

10 k. euros. Contact: Ken Dumpleton: +353 87 251 96 82 or kdumpleton@gmail.com.

For Sale: Never used 2013 Plastimo Ibiza 6 life raft – 695€ (rrp £1,750) 40 kg / 80 x 47 x 30 cm. Spanish regulatory model required for recreational boating.

Designed for extreme conditions: large number and volume of ballast pockets, large area drogue anchor, inflation up to -15 °C, double insulating floor for thermal protection, fluorescent orange canopy, SOLAS 4.3 cd outside flashlight, radar and retro-reflecting stripes. Serviced up to 2014. Contact Michelle on 639 171 364.

For Sale: Rio 600 Day boat, Name: Moonraker Year 2002.

Flag: Española tax paid PMI number. Registered also on UK SSR (english owner). Make of the motor: Mercruiser 3.0L. Recent service October 2014, just going back in water now.

Flares lines, fenders, fitted vhf / iPod / radio on board and VHF hand held. Moored Port Andratx Club de Vela, summer mooring 270€ PCM high season inclusive water. Hauled out, anti fouled winterised, stored every year from Oct 1 through to summer.

Contact Alex (+34) 620 266 212, alex@eliteyachtlinen.com

FOR RENT For Rent / Sale: Now available this 75m2 office for business or warehouse - interesting for yachts in Club de Mar area. AC system, double glass, roller doors, wc complete. Include an external parking. Telephone 667 544 057.

For Rent Son Caliu/Portals Nous.

Studio apartment. Fully furnished. Sea view from terrace.

Large swimming pool. 100m from beach and shopping complex.

Coastal Bicycle path. 440€ / month. Negotiable. Call: 619 252 398. Clivepwalker@hotmail.com Wanted: Unfurnished rental property in the El Toro, Son Ferrer or Santa Ponsa area. At least 2 bedrooms, secure private parking. Mature professional couple with cat, non-smokers.

Denise on 639 700 797.

For Rent: Garage / Storage in Palma – Between STP and Club de Mar near Santa Catalina - 90qm (approx. 8mx11m), 2 roller doors, one with vado permanente (can enter & park with van), WC – Tel 609 647 605.

MISCELLANEOUS Wanted: Excellent condition inboard Diesel engine. Circa 12 hp not too old or tired. Volvo Penta, Vetus, or similar brand with gear box for a small classic wooden yacht. Ideal volume around 600mm cube. Richard on 664 701 463.

Go Sailing: How would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80. You’ll never regret it. Interested? Drop me a mail at michael@ffast.org and we’ll arrange something.

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS / EMPLOYMENT Job Vacancy: We are looking for a Manager/Foreman for our busy marine welding and fabrication company. The job would involve communicating with clients, creating working drawings, pricing and quality control.

The candidate should have a background in structural marine engineering, possibly from within the yachting industry. The ability to design is essential as is a knowledge of AutoCad. Welding experience would also be advantageous. Problem solving and getting the job done to a tight schedule is a must. English and a good level of Spanish is required. Please send your C.V to info@linksmarine.es Job Vacancy: English All-rounder for customer attention. Technical & Spanish Knowledge preferred.

A bit of sales skills, technical knowledge, IT user knowledge and if possible sea trial etc.

Please send CV to: oliver@fjordyachts.de or info@mariventyachts.com Job Vacancy: We currently have vacancies for Marine Electricians preferably with yacht experience.

Good written and spoken English essential. We also accept applicants with autonomo status.

Please apply in writing to info@etechyachting.com Job Vacancy: Hydraulic Technician required for a dynamic hydraulic installation and service company in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Employer is the leader in their field, applicant must be min. 3 yrs experienced in hydraulic systems installation, service and maintenance, English speaking, ability to read and understand schematics / drawings is essential, be a self motivator and well presented.

Willing to relocate. Good, clean working environment and surrounding. Salary reflected in successful applicant experience, plus benefits.

Please send CV in 1st instance including photograph toinfo@ marinehydraulicsolutions.com

Adopt a rescued dog in 2016! (+34) 637 242 228 www.dogsforu.org

Seeking Position: Chef available for onshore crew chef/ replacement / or offshore based in Palma, lots of experience and references available. Charlotte, stonecharlotte@hotmail.com.

Tel: 699 378 942.

Job Vacancy: To strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists, we are looking for a Senior Electric Engineer. Candidates should be experienced with electrical systems on board of yachts: energy (management), plc/monitoring, navigation/ communication and entertainment. English speaking.

This job gives great opportunities to grow in PLC programming and design of systems in ACAD. Send your CV to palma@ cornelisjongkind.nl

MARINE ENGINEERS AND SUPPLIERS w w w. p r e c i s i o n - m a r i n e . n e t C/ Poima 27, PolĂ­gono Can Valero, Palma de Mallorca Shop: (+34) 971 297 601, spares@precision -marine.net Office & Workshop: (+34) 971 760 237, info@precision -marine.net

Job Vacancy: Experienced interior and exterior Yacht Cleaner required for luxury yachting company in Palma.

Team player with good work ethic. English and Spanish a must.

Commencing with a 3 month contract/6 hours per day.

Call Sophie or Elvira on 971 287 474 or send your CV to palma@oysteryachts.com.

Job Vacancy: To strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Candidates should be experienced with trouble shooting, maintenance and installation of hydraulic, propulsion and other yachts systems. English speaking.

This job gives great opportunities to grow in a company with lot of ambition. Send your CV to palma@cornelisjongkind.nl Job Vacancy: Because of the growing request for service, replacement and installation of diesel engines for propulsion and generator purposes, we are looking for a Senior Diesel Engineer to strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists.

English speaking. Send your CV to palma@cornelisjongkind.nl

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