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Marine Inspirations in Palma

Magenta Project News

Palma Superyacht Cup Review

DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, I hope all our readers are managing to enjoy some time out on the water and escaping the intense summer heat. We are taking every opportunity we can to enjoy the perfect water temperatures and picnics at anchor. Just what the Med is all about!

Last month saw a vintage 20th Anniversary Palma Superyacht Cup, with the added dimension of the Big Classics day on the Wednesday. For me, this was the highlight of the week, and we were lucky enough to have Alice Widdows, our very own Classics expert, and Stuart Pearce, one of the Island’s leading photographers on board our RIB. We had a great day, and the sight of eight of these beautiful yachts really was a great treat.

Alice had the unenviable task of choosing a yacht to win the Concourse D’elegance, not easy when all eight yachts are so stunning. Shenandoah was the eventual winner, and with an amazing navy blue hull finish showing a perfect refection of the water, she was a worthy winner. See Alice’s column in this month’s edition to read all about the wonderful week, sailed in perfect conditions making for some champagne sailing.

Congratulations to Win Win, and her crew who are a local Palma based yacht who were convincing winners of the overall Cup. The next major regatta, The Mapfre Copa del Rey, will be in full flow as this issue hits the docks at the beginning of August. Around 120 yachts from over 18 countries will

compete in the eight classes, including, for the first time, the GC32 Catamarans, which should make for a spectacular sight in the Bay of Palma.

Conceived by Amsterdambased French businessman Laurent Lenne and designed

by Dr Martin Fischer, the GC32 is a 10m long (12m including bowsprit) by 6m wide foiling catamaran, that is one of the world’s fastest racing yachts. It is aimed at both pro-sailing teams and private owners looking to experience the latest in ultrahigh performance racing and a level of sailing boat technology – albeit simplified – typically only available to America’s Cup teams. This is the first time we have seen foiling cats racing in Palma, and I can’t wait to be out on the bay witnessing their awesome speeds and spectacular handling.

The charter season is clearly in full swing and we have seen some of the world’s larger yachts in our home waters recently, including the 140 mtr Ocean Victory, who was moored around the island for a couple of weeks. Judging by how busy the water is, it is clear the charter side of the industry is having a bumper season.

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FEATURE: PRO-RIGGING

Pro-Rigging (+34) 971 592 905 (+34) 677 418 880 info@pro-rigging.com www.pro-rigging.com

just one year old, because my parents fell in love with the island and the Mediterranean.

I was brought up here and I have lived here ever since.

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When did you realise that the sailing industry was going to be your career?

When I was 18 I had to decide what to do, but I was certain that the sea was my future.

I started to do Economics at university, but I didn’t enjoy it. I have been involved in the marine industry for over 15 years now. I love what I do and I try to transmit this passion through my own work and that of my team, all of whom are highly skilled professionals who carry out all their work with exquisite care and attention to detail.

After so many years, I am completely familiar with the ins and outs of the sector, the demands of captains and their most pressing requirements.

“It is essential to take care of every boat as if it were unique” Rodrigo Sanz is the founder and captain-general of ProRigging, one of Mallorca’s leading companies in the maintenance and repair of large sailing yachts. Passionate about the sea ever since he was a boy, the aims and objectives of this Mallorcan by adoption and of his business, which now has been going for almost 10 years, are to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding of customers, giving them a fast, tailor-made service, since Pro-Rigging considers each vessel to be unique.

When did you first get an interest in sailing?

As long ago as I can remember. My first contact with the sea was when I was only two, and had just come to Mallorca. My life is centred on the sea, because as well as devoting my efforts to the maintenance and repair of large size yachts, I am a professional competitor in regattas, and my dream of sailing across the Atlantic has come true.

Where were you brought up?

I was born in Madrid, but I came to Mallorca when I was 6

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Did you achieve any success in your early sailing career?

I took up sailing as a hobby

when I was very young, then I started to take part in regattas with my father’s boat, and when I was 19 I turned professional. My latest big success was last year when we won the Copa del Rey with Red Electrica. And very happy about that I am.

What was your first job in the industry and when?

My first job was when I was 18, building competition boats in Mallorca. Shortly afterwards, a partner and I set up a rigging company, in a similar line of work and with similar objectives. Finally, I went solo and I decided to create my own company, Pro-Rigging.

When did you start Pro-Rigging?

I founded the company nearly ten years ago in June 2009.

How many people do you employ?

This is a rather complicated question to answer. The company began with two

workers and now has a team of eight. These are people in the company’s direct employ.

I wouldn’t like to hazard an exact figure of the numbers of people indirectly employed, but there are a good many.

What yachts do you sail these days?

I am currently taking part in the superyacht regatta circuit with the boat Win Win, a yacht of over 33 metres in length, designed by Javier Jáudenes; I also sail in the Wally class circuit on the yacht Galma.

What have been the main changes for your business over the past 10 years?

We have a clear objective: growth, both in terms of our capacity to respond to a greater demand, and also to provide more services as an integral part of our range, metalwork for example. To this end we have contracted a larger number of specialised, highly talented professionals, clearly oriented to customer

service. We have also moved to larger industrial premises on the Ca’n Valero business estate and we have created new departments within the company, such as the aforesaid metalwork dept. and our new hydraulics division. These sound developments are the fruit of careful consideration and will provide our customers with a better, more effective service.

What are the main challenges today in your business?

This is a very competitive market and it is hard to remain one of the leading companies in the sector. The challenges are clear and mean that we have to keep up to date continually with training, the materials to be used and our technical knowledge; in addition, we have to have a highly skilled team, ready to find a solution for the slightest complication that we might come across. It is essential to take care of every boat as if it were unique and to be in a position to cope happily with the needs of the yacht captains, as well as ensuring deadlines are met. That is the only way to ensure excellence in the work, which is our number one priority.

Perseverance, dedication and being able to react quickly are all vital.

Is it easier working with the new materials of today, as technology has developed into using more carbon and fibres rather than wire and rod?

Yes, of course. Technology progresses very quickly; its

evolution is very fast and very effective. Improvements in materials provide higher quality and better guarantees of the results, and so greater customer satisfaction.

What type of projects are you taking far?

We work with boats of very different sizes, from small craft to large yachts. And of course we carry out all sorts of jobs, ranging from the most simple to the most complex of challenges.

What was your “oops” moment when something went wrong???

Well, there have been a few.

All of them were to do with customers who were not happy, materials that didn’t arrive on time, and boats that were due to go to sea, but nothing that couldn’t be sorted out successfully, with large amounts of personalized care and attention.

How do you see Pro-Rigging in 10 years time?

Expanding. In ten years’ time I hope the company will have grown both in terms of the size of our team and the number of projects being undertaken. We have to progress, consolidate, innovate and above all expand in ideas, in diversification and in quality.

FEATURE: PALMA’S 20TH SUPERYACHT CUP, A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW

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wise Palma is one of the best places in the world and very well served for superyachts.”

Palma’s 20th Superyacht Cup, A Hard Act to Follow

After three days of hairraising action it was the 33m Baltic Yachts built Win Win who claimed overall victory this year. An ecstatic Clive Walker, captain on board this carbon rocket, commented: “I’ve got a huge smile on my face. We’ve been trying to win a regatta ever since we launched the boat two years ago and we’ve finally done it, which is a huge relief. To be part of this team for the last eight years and having won with the old boat (Scorpione dei Mari) as well is incredible, just fantastic.

A win-win situation!”

The Superyacht Cup, firm favourite with owners and sailors alike, has not only become the second-biggest event on the superyacht sailing calendar, but is also the longest running regatta of its kind in Europe. An exhilarating four-day event which perfectly mixes fun times with fierce racing in the Mediterranean’s most popular superyacht haunt, pretty Palma de Mallorca. An island known not only for its sun-drenched days but also for its beautiful bay, which because of its particular shape delivers a blissfully consistent sea breeze.

Saudade’s tacticien, Volvo Ocean Race veteran, Bouwe Bekking agrees: “We’re happy how we sailed and of course the event is very nice and I think the owner will be back next year as well. Sailing8

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P2, with three bullets to her name, was the undisputed winner in Class B. In classic Class D it was the gleaming Herreshoff designed Mariette of 1915 who, also with a perfect score of three firsts, championed. In Class C the lovely Tempus Fugit proved

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victorious. No mean feat as she was up against a regular racer: the Vitters built Ganesha, and the ridiculously fast 35m Sojana. This speed balling boat recorded one of the highest speeds over the past few days, a whopping 17.98 knots, -she ended up clinching third. With all 22 competitors divided across four classes, racing was close and saw fast boats fighting tight battles. The ORCsy handicapping rule which was used at The Superyacht Cup again this year, also helped to turn out some of the tightest and most dramatic superyacht racing to date.

The final race day saw light conditions yet exciting sailing which perfectly rounded off three days of rip-roaring regatta action. Big boat races are close-knit affairs, which bring together the best of the world’s professional sailing talent with experienced enthusiasts. As the sun went down on this 20th edition, hundreds of happy Superyacht

Cuppers will have made new friends and will be taking home sunny memories of yet another thrilling and funfilled event. The 24m petite performer and Claasen built Hearbeat’s owner/tactician enthused: “The spirit is good, I just love it, it’s good racing, tight racing and very well organized. We’re very happy to be here every year.

Unfortunately we’ll have to go back to Holland for refit so we won’t be here next year, but in 2018 we’ll be back to have some more fun and try and win again, just as we did in 2013!”

Although this edition’s lineup saw a number of freshly launched boats and first timers running around the race-course, this year’s fleet was also made up of tried and tested Cup veterans which have been returning to the island year after year for the regatta’s solid sea breeze, relaxed ambiance and social events to match the onthe-water-action. The high

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performing, award-winning 28m Kiboko Dos for example, she claimed third in Class C, competed for the third consecutive time this year.

Our much talked about party themed ‘20 Years of Rock’, showed us a good amount of sailors rock the dance floor as much as they ruled on the race course. Owners and their guests were able to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared three course dinner, at what is, without a doubt, one of the 10

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loveliest dinner venues in the Mediterranean: The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca . Thursday and Friday’s happy hours served up cold drinks to dilute the stress after three riveting hours on the race course and saw everyone from newbie crew to seasoned sailors discuss different takes on the day’s performance.

Additionally, oodles of the most talented sailors could be seen chatting at the bar, with a beer in hand and a smile on their faces.

We would like to thank all the yachts of this year’s wildly diverse fleet for the past three days of hair raising sailing and of course our sponsors who have each helped make this edition another all-round success. And while we say ‘Hasta Luego’ to another memorable edition of The Superyacht Cup, a regatta where the atmosphere is relaxed, the sailing fast and the dock-side fun a given, we are already looking forward

to seeing the world’s most gorgeous yachts take part in our next edition, June 2017.

And although this 20th regatta will be a hard act to follow, plenty of competitors have already said they wouldn’t want to miss out on next year’s racing, we’re sure all fans of superyacht sailing will wholeheartedly agree!

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What is The Magenta Project?

Following the conclusion of Team SCA competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-5, the thirteen strong squad have experienced racing on the center stage of offshore sailing as an all-female team. As the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race progressed, the team realized that they were impacting in many ways around the world; people were engaged, driven, and inspired by their endeavors. With the realization that the company SCA would not be continuing their partnership with the team, there was a strong sense of obligation amongst the squad to capitalize on the huge momentum and following generated during the campaign. To continue to assist other young women to realize their own ambitions within the world of professional sailing, and to continue the positive motion that was achieved through SCA’s opportunity. Hence, The Magenta Project was born and although getting a team on the start line of the 2017 Volvo Ocean Race to continue the development of women in offshore sailing remains one of the objectives, the vision has a much broader and longer-term reach to act as a campaign to showcase the achievements of women 12

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at the highest level and raise the visibility of role-models to inspire and encourage women to excel within the sport.

Magenta Activities: TMP have identified a number of key events to partner with, firstly and most complementary; Womens Keelboat regattas across the globe including the recent Dubarry’s Women’s Open Keelboat Regatta held in the UK, the upcoming US Women’s Keelboat Regatta to be held in August in NY, and later in the year a similar event in Australia. The feedback The Project received from the maiden event was

overwhelmingly positive and a reminder of how much the squad has to offer with the experience gained from their Volvo Ocean Race experience!

Additionally, TMP have hosted their first high performancetraining clinic giving the opportunity to twenty aspiring female sailors to be coached by professional women on the M32 catamaran, which is currently utilized on the World Match Race Tour and one design race circuits. The Project aims to continue the success of this tailored style coaching at varying locations in the future in collaboration with organizations such as Aston

Harold and OC Sport. The uniqueness of these clinics is to provide opportunities to race these boats and develop the required skills, while continuing to change the culture and develop opportunities for women at the highest end of these fleets Furthermore The Magenta Project are working to increase the visibility and quality of media coverage to champion women within the sport of professional sailing both in the media and everyday life. Team SCA made a huge leap of increasing the value of women’s sport in a team environment and showcased a compelling business case for investment into women in sport. TMP are working to forge strong partnerships with media and leading journalists as well as working with athletes to create visibility and commentate on issues relating to gender and sport.

Growing the Network The Magenta Project although originally comprised of the Team SCA squad is growing into a global professional sailing network dedicated to the support and engagement of female sailors worldwide.

Our community has expanded to include successful, © Rami Salle

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© James Whalen motivated and passionate professionals from various disciplines in sailing and associated trades with the belief that investing in themselves and in other women is good business.

Olympic Ambassador Lijia Xu commented “Being part of the Magenta Project means we can accumulate as much power & voice as possible for women’s sports, especially female sailing. So that we can raise the general awareness around the world in order to create more opportunities for women.”

The Projects longer-term objective is to set up The Magenta Academy to help fund up-and-coming female sailors and provide apprenticeship opportunities for women within associated trades. However this remains firmly in the balance books of whether The Project, still relatively in it’s infancy, can continue to build its brand and raise funds through commercial partners or

seed funding to realize it’s ambitions. At present the Project is self-funded by the passion and drive from the original Team SCA squad, committed to a cause of creating pathways into professional sailing and continuing the momentum generated through Team SCA. As Annie Lush commented recently “We knew we weren’t going to win the Volvo Ocean Race, but women have to continue participating in the Race in order to become competitive, to gain the necessary experience.

After all sailing is a sport that rewards experience.”

Conclusion For further information about the Project and it’s ongoing activities visit www.themagentaproject.org

FEATURE: REGATTA EXCITEMENT FOR AFRICA...

By Anthony Just www.marineinspirations.org

Regatta Excitement For Africa...

Three young African sailors, Loyiso Jantjies, Bohlale Motsieloa, and Luyolo Koni, all 17 years of age and students at the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simonstown, South Africa, arrived in Palma in mid June on a new Marine Inspirations seamanship training initiative focused around the dynamic Palma Superyacht Cup event.

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Traveling away from home and family for the first time, and never having boarded an aircraft before, an eyeopening experience certainly awaited the three youngsters in the grand marinas and Old

City of Palma, the bustle of the Regatta Village, and out racing on the waters of Palma Bay. The Marine Inspirations initiative, founded by captains Phil Wade and Anthony Just, is designed to give aspirant

young sailors from lessadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to gain international hands-on experience in the practical maritime world, as an extension of their classroom learning curriculum or informal sailing-school

The three young sailors had been selected based on merit and aspiration from among their eager and envious classmates to spend fourteen days in Mallorca, hoping to sail aboard one or another of the world’s most prestigious super-yachts and to share in the excitement surrounding the tough dueling that takes place out in Palma Bay during regatta week.

While seamanship and sail-training are at the core purpose of the boys’ visit to Mallorca, so as to learnthe-ropes and gain insight into the many aspects of shipboard life on sailing and motor-yachts, the students are also offered an insider’s look into the broader scope of the industry and the complex network of supply and assistance companies that provide backup for the yachts and crew. They are also introduced to many of the historical and cultural aspects of Mallorca and the Balearic 14

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Dumping Spinnaker Tenaz tutoring at home in Southern Africa or elsewhere in the world.

To qualify for the programme, students must express a firm desire to become seagoing mariners, either in the deck-side or engineering

sectors. Their two weeks in Palma under the mentoring of Phil and Anthony and other experienced supporters provides an action-packed focus on all aspects of seamanship and related practices, from the very basic rope-work skills, through to

engine maintenance, deck maintenance, sail-handling, navigation, helming, cooking, provisioning, and covering many other critical shipboard tasks.

It can naturally be expected that certain young students

entering school begin their journey into the maritime field with a set goal and careerpath in mind; however, during their two week orientation aboard various yachts that they sail aboard or visit, the Marine Inspirations students sometimes find that they are actually more drawn and better suited to other avenues of the industry that they had not previously considered.

The experience gained on the Marine Inspirations programme therefore provides a valuable guidancecounseling opportunity through which the students can potentially redirect their tertiary maritime studies on a more suitable and appropriate course once they finish highschool at the Lawhill Maritime Centre at age 18 or 19.

To expand upon this aspect of guidance and orientation, the Marine Inspirations team also request from industry colleagues and local businesses to allow the students an ‘inner view’ on the workings and responsibilities of these crucial yacht suppliers and support-companies; like shore-side engineering firms, crew uniform suppliers, yacht painting companies, crew agents, yacht management companies, yacht brokerage companies, refit and repair shipyards, freight forwarding groups, and IT support organisations.

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Loyiso with the ‘Win Win’ winning crew career possibilities available within the yachting industry, it is conceivable that - after their first few years of tertiary study and active sea-time - the young sailors may eventually elect to shift direction and specialize in one or other of the support sectors within yachting or the maritime field that may suit them better.

The Marine Inspirations team continues to advise the students regarding this once they start to move up the educational and seagoing ladder.

In for a spectacular treat….

Loyiso, Luyolo, and Bohlale were certainly in for a treat during their visit to Mallorca.

The captains and owners of four of the most prestigious yachts racing in the Cup event most graciously and generously invited the boys to participate aboard their yachts during the racing.

Beginning with a practicesession in regatta training aboard the powerful Perini Navi 38m “P2”, the youngsters were then split up and were invited to race individually; one aboard the mighty schooner “Mariette of 1915”, one aboard the Dubois sloop “Tenaz” and the Baltic rocket “Win Win”, and one remaining to continue aboard “P2”. None of the boys would have suspected before the fact that all of the aforementioned yachts would end up recognized on the prize-giving podium, with three of the yachts winning 16

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their class, and “Win Win’ taking overall honours. A proud moment indeed for three young African sailors abroad for the first time - and likewise up on the winners’ podium unexpectedly as well.

Many other captains, crewmembers, support-company staff and yacht enthusiasts generously provided their time and knowledge during yacht tours and company visits for the three youngsters during the days remaining after the regatta, and the Marine Inspirations team is as ever eternally grateful to all who assisted and

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gave the boys these insights and opportunities.

This particular initiative in June was the fourth such Marine Inspirations programme taking place in Mallorca, and the organizers advise that they are very pleased to have mentored a total of twenty-three young students in this way - both in Palma and in the Caribbean - since the initiative was founded in mid-2014. The names of all generous supporters of the Marine Inspirations philosophy are too many to list here conclusively, but a very

special thanks goes out from the founders to the owners and crew of “Tenaz”, “Mariette of 1915”, “P2”, and “Win Win” - all of whom warmly embraced the young sailors and encouraged their future endeavors in the maritime field.

A special thank-you must be extended to Kate Branagh and the organizers of the onceagain superb Superyacht Cup event, and to all of those busy captains, crew, and supporters who provided their time, expertise, and knowledge in assisting the boys during their stay.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS that licenses or renewals requested before January 1, 2017 will continue to be valid for one year, which also means to a large extent to delay the applicability of the main provisions of the Decree until 2017, desirable to not alter the summer season.

• While it is accepted that it is not strictly a charter, the Decree admits the possibility to market the yachts as a whole and also on a passenger basis.

By Miguel Ángel Serra Guasch Lawyer – Economist Garrigues

The New Balearic Islands Yacht Chartering Decree Last Saturday June 18th the Balearic Islands Government submitted for hearing process and public consultation the future Decree that will regulate the activity of yacht chartering. The text of the Decree has received input from the National Association of Nautical Employers (ANEN), to which I am a tax adviser, as well as from the Spanish Association of Large Yachts (AEGY), with which joint work has been done under the cooperation agreement signed in Palma on July 23, 2015, as well as with AENIB, member of ANEN. This is good news for the industry, as the new legislation will be an important step towards simplifying, streamlining and unifying the procedure to be able to engage in chartering.

The first advantage of this Decree is that it fully regulates in a single legal text the previous legislation on this activity, which was spread among various texts and out of date from a terminological standpoint, in particular since the entry into force on September 25, 2014 of Maritime Shipping Law 14/2014, of July 24, 2014.

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In addition to the above, the key features of the new Decree (which will enter into force in a couple of months, after the analysis of the allegations to be filed in the hearing process) are as follows: • It maintains, as was to be expected, the possibility of chartering yachts registered in countries that do not belong to the European Union or are not signatories to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) on the same terms as those established in the preceding legislation.

This measure, which at the time entailed the adaptation of Spanish legislation to that of its neighbors such as France or Italy—Spain’s main competitors—is now raised to the legislative rank of Decree.

• It generalizes the statement of responsibility regime, which will now also apply to yachts that do not belong to the European Union or are not signatories to the EEA Agreement.

Until the Decree takes effect, these yachts will require a license expressly granted by the Directorate-General of Ports and Airports of the Balearic Islands Government.

Consequently, the procedure has been simplified and unified, thereby shortening the time frames required

to be able to engage in chartering.

• The documents that the owner will need to charter the yacht have not changed, although it is important to note that, given the generalization of the statement of responsibility regime, the transaction of documents drafted in a foreign language will not be necessary in principle.

Only where the authorities conduct inspections will they be able, at their discretion, to require a translation of these documents. Where the documents are public documents, the translation must be sworn and the documents previously certified by apostille.

• Both statements of responsibility and their renewals requested after January 1, 2017 will be valid for two years, compared with the one year of validity established in the former legislation, which is a significant improvement.

It is important to note

• The new legislation introduces the hitherto unavailable possibility for yachts registered on the Special Register of Vessels and Shipping Companies (Canary Islands) to engage in chartering.

• Finally, the Decree will create the Balearic Registry of Charterers and Yachts, a regional administrative public registry where yacht-owning companies that have filed a statement of responsibility and yachts that have been declared will be registered.

This registry, which will need to be implemented, is aimed at controlling the illegal chartering that occurs mostly in the small lengths, not in superyachts.

In short, good news for the industry which furthers the positive trend promoted by ANEN in October 2013 by eliminating the maximum length of 15 meters to be able to qualify for the exemption from registration tax when it comes to yachts that engage exclusively in chartering in Spanish territory. This was a key issue that explains why is possible today for superyachts to charter in Spanish waters.

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Marina Ibiza Awarded Five Blue Stars from IMCI The International Marine Certification Institute has given the marina a ‘Five Blue Stars’ rating for excellence.

IMCI, the International Marine Certification Institute, has given Marina Ibiza in the Balearics a ‘Five Blue Stars’ rating following a third-party assessment.

Blue Star certification, with ratings from one to five stars, is based on a marina’s security standards, sanitary installation and hygiene, customer service, management, environmental protection, food availability, amenities and more.

Marina Ibiza was recognised

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It also offers high-quality security and safety, has an efficient environmental policy and outstanding customer service.

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1st Future of Yacht Chartering Conference Support for the upcoming Future of Yacht Chartering conference in Barcelona, Spain is said to be growing, with the Barclona Nautical Cluster and IBI’s sister title, Superyacht Business, officially backing this year’s event.

The conference will be held at OneOcean Port Vell on October 11, 2016, and is a must-attend event for marinas operators, charter brokers, superyacht managers, lawyers, regulatory authorities, yacht registries, captains, industry associations and anyone with a vested interest in the growth of yacht chartering in Spain and other destinations.

“There are still a lot of issues to discuss in connection with yacht chartering in Spain and further afield,” explains Lorna Titley, director of Quaynote Communications, which is producing the event. “The conference will discuss what needs to be done to ensure the best experience for charterers, with a particular focus on the service offered by marinas and local tourism; what to do when the demand for yachts outstrips supply; the process of applying for a charter licence, as well as a look at which chartering 22

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destinations are set to be the must-see hot-spots of tomorrow.”

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According to Spanish marine industry association ANEN, the local charter market grew by around 38.3% in 2015 following changes to the country’s matriculation tax.

AEGY, the Spanish association of superyachts, also reported an increase in the number of 24m-plus yachts registered for charter, from 52 in 2014 to 86 in 2015.

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“As opportunities emerge, so do new challenges, with port state control, the customs code and taxation issues raising causing concern amongst many industry players,” says Quaynote in a statement. “As charter brokers, managers, corporate service providers and others seek clarification of regulatory changes, a new one-day conference will put the chartering, marinas and destinations under the spotlight.

The 1st Future of Yacht Chartering conference will be chaired by Pat Bullock of Network Marine Consultants.

Official sponsors and exhibitors include OneOcean Port Vell, whose general manager, Paul Cook, will also be presenting, and local tax experts TaxMarine.

RSB Rigging Become One of the Only Rigging Companies in Spain Certified to Grant LEEA Approval RSB Rigging Solutions are proud to announce that three of their riggers, Allan Wester, Chris Dogterom, and Ben Medlen, have been awarded the LEEA Lift equipment general diploma Over the last two years, RSB have worked with a number of large motor boats on testing and inspection of their External Access Systems. The riggers at RSB have become highly specialized in projects of this sort, and working along

Attaining the experience and ability to test and survey the External Access Systems in Spain means that yachts having this work done with RSB can rely on a company which is on their doorstep and can work with flexibility around their clients.

Steve Branagh, owner and founder of RSB Rigging Solutions states, ‘We are one of only a few rigging companies in Spain to have the ability to survey weight lifting equipment on board yachts. This is a landmark event for us as it is now not necessary for our clients to fly in surveyors to complete flag state required inspections on EAS tracks and lifting equipment.

The completion of these courses by our riggers will enable these projects to be completed in-house with minimal interruption to the boat’s schedule. We are proud of our rigging team for achieving this, and delighted to offer this service to our clients.’

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

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The North Dock in STP The North Dock in STP, where everything can be arranged!

As the warm summer months kick in, the eight specialist marine service companies based in the North Dock Building at STP boatyard can all look back on what has been quite a hectic few months. Dozens of yachts that they have provided products and services for are now happily sailing or cruising with owners and guests onboard all around the Med and further afield.

But at the North Dock, they are already thinking about bookings for refits, repairs and repaints during the 2016/17-winter season. So, the convenience of finding so many skills and specialties all under one roof, will surely appeal to captains and owners reps, when they need to make their arrangements in a timely and efficient manner.

Maybe the first thing they will have to think about is scaffolding and containment.

Here is where UC Solutions (Undercover) will be able to provide a quality service to meet the demand. UC specialises in scaffolding, containment covers, fixtures & fittings, shrink-wrapping, storage and more. There is no limit on the size of project they can undertake and they are equipped to manage anything from small projects to large super yachts.

coatings application then you may need some advice on the best material for your particular usage.

Anicla S.L have a comprehensive range of paints and coatings in the North Dock Building, and are ready to give technical advice as and when required. For instance they are currently recommending Micron 99 from Akzo Nobel’s Interlux range, as an extra high performance antifouling system.

One big advantage they offer is due to their investment in the specially designed Layher Allround® Scaffolding system. Thanks to its patented “rosette’ connector design, this can be erected speedily with high safety levels. And uniquely UC have perfected their own method of combining it with conventional ‘tube and fitting’ scaffolding, thus offering the best of both worlds.

Based on SPC (Self Polishing Copolymer) technology, the coating utilises the latest resin and biocide chemistry to deliver unmatched results against underwater fouling.

Its high solid, low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) formula reduces emissions to the environment as well as needing fewer coats and less frequent application, thus reducing maintenance costs and haul-outs.

Then, if you’re thinking about painting or high performance

Anicla say that protection over two seasons with only one

application is possible with Micron 99.

De Cabo Painting Contractors are also residents of North Dock, and they have a solid track record of carrying out major repaint projects on a variety of yachts.

According to their Juan Carlos López they have recently completed a complete transformation of the 24 metre motor yacht, which was built in 2005 by FP Yachts in Italy and launched as G-One. Juan Carlos says that they

MANY YEARS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN carried out a full repaint of hull and superstructure in order to give the yacht a suitably striking new image, this required removal, and reinstallation of all external fixtures and fittings. (Before and after photos show the quality of the finished job.)

If it’s onboard electrical systems or electronics that need attention, then look no further than IBS Marine Electric in the North Dock Building. All of their technicians are well versed in the latest generation of electrical installations, control systems, navigation and communications.

IBS are official distributors and installers for major marine manufacturers such as Mastervolt, Raymarine, Bose, Creston, etc. as well as being installers and technical support in the Balearics for major international shipyards.

And lastly in this monthly review of the North Dock activities, we have news from Palmawatch S.L, that they have recently finished a complete winter refit on the Nordia Van Dam 64, SY. Seahorn.

The extensive and varied work list below describes the totality of this project, and probably serves to illustrate how comprehensive the service offer from the North Dock companies can be: Haul out, bottom sand-blast, epoxy bonding coat & filler applications, application of Trilux 33 antifouling, Propspeed application on propellers and shaft, rudder bearing check and lubrication, seacocks/ thruhulls service, new spray hood in Weathermax, new stainless steel frame for the spray hood, empty fuel tank, clean and treat, upgrade complete toilet system with new sewage tanks, etc. and furniture re-arrangements, make new ventilation for sewage tanks, deckwash seawater pump repaired, fwd shower sump pump serviced,

windlass refit, galvanize anchor, watermaker & pickling, Perkins main engine service + replace exhaust sprayhead, Onan generator service + replace exhaust elbow, diving gear service, top sides paint repairs, paint galley bilges, repair gangway hydraulics and replace teak sections, complete winch service, install new AIS plotter, install new board computer, install new Fleetbroadband communication, install new GPS, overhaul B&G screen, install new router, provide 4G internet, gas system review and certification, cleaning of interior and exterior cushions and the cabin mattresses, install 2 new cockpit reading lights, service heating system, service air conditioning unit and fan coils, modify stainless steel deck chimney, replace water heating element, replace davits hoisting lines, custom conversion of tea table into lifting computer table, new canvas covers for dive compressor, liferaft and fenders, replace liferaft and Jonbuoy, complete rig check, fix birdie pole on top of mast, valet service sails and small repairs, install forced ventilation in deck locker, hydraulic mainsail winch motor refit….

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“The vessel is now happily cruising around Italy and South of France”, says Pierre Oberon of Palmawatch.

Other companies operating from the North Dock Marine Services Building in STP: Munditubo: Scaffoldings and detachable metallic structures.

Trappmann Consulting: Interiors / Design / Upholstery.

Servicios Náuticos Integrados: Painting / Antifouling / Propspeed Application.

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE making your life difficult.

Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

Technology Update Full summer is upon us, and for anyone who is fortunate enough to get out on the water, it’s absolutely fabulous out there! Since living on the shores of the Med for the last 25 years it has been clear to me that the best way of enjoying life is to be afloat during the summer and ashore during the winter.

However, I realize that many of you are afloat to work, and that can be tough, especially when your owner and guests cannot connect and are

As I mentioned last month, we have a new solution that is working really well. It’s our European Data Free Roaming SIM card, which can be used across Europe and beyond on both 3G and 4G with up to 1 Terabyte of data per month.

It’s so good that over 180 yachts have already taken it on over the last six weeks.

One large yacht client sent us the following screen shot of his speed test in a crowded St Tropez anchorage last week!

The following is written by my colleague Diane Franklin. She has included some interesting statistics which never cease to surprise me.

Hungry as a SIM! If it would take a surgical procedure to separate you from your smartphone then take heart - you are not alone.

A recent Google report claims that there are now over 2.6 billion users worldwide, and that the vast majority of us can’t bear to be separated from our smartphones.

The report “Micro-moments” perhaps reinforces what we all know about the relationship smartphone users have with their mobile devices: 68% of phone users say they check their phone within 15 minutes of waking up.

87% always have their smartphone at their side, day, and night.

On average people check their phones 150 times per day and spend 177 minutes using them.

82% of smartphone users say they consult their phone during shopping in a physical location.

91% of users turn to their phones for ideas in the middle of a task.

Owners and guests are no exception: they expect seamless connectivity for their data hungry devices when they move from shore to yacht. The average smartphone user uses between 2.5 and 3GBytes of cellular data per month.

Multiply that figure by the number of guests joining the yacht for the summer, plus crew, and you’ll have some idea of what to expect.

We at e3 Systems provide connectivity solutions tailored to suit the needs of any given yacht. Our HYBRID system synchronizes land and satellite communications to ensure seamless connectivity.

We have been providing land and satellite communication services to yachts for 20 years and our market research indicates that the average yacht typically spends about 84% of its time inshore each year, in range of land based connectivity such as GSM, 3G, 4G and 4G LTE. More often than not, if the yacht does venture outside the 12 nm coastal limit, it returns to shore in the evening to enjoy

shore based facilities such as restaurants and casinos.

This is when 3G and 4G come into their own and many yachts are now using these services to complement their satellite communications.

One of the great pleasures of cruising in the Mediterranean is visiting all the different countries, exploring changing coastlines and experiencing different cultures. However, until recently the downside of using 3G and 4G in this cruising area is that yachts have had to change national data SIM cards each time they enter another county, or risk incurring very high roaming charges with a massive bill!

The long awaited proposal by the European Parliament to eliminate roaming charges in Europe is expected to take effect from June 2017.

However, we at e3 have pre-empted the change by offering a Vodafone Data Roaming SIM which covers 40 countries, including the popular cruising grounds of the Mediterranean. It uses all networks available.

Launched just over a month ago, many yachts are already using this service and the feedback has been excellent. It works on 3G and 4G around the whole

of the Mediterranean at considerably reduced rates and up to 1 Terabyte of data per month – going a long way towards supporting the needs of charter guests who typically use up to 3GBs per month.

Once set up for the summer, there is no need to change SIMs or settings when moving from country to country, and monthly upgrades or downgrades can be applied as required.

This 3G/4G service can be used using standard routers or with the e3.Unite aggregator which is powered

by Cellweaver. This means that 4 SIMs can be combined together to create up to a 100Mbps data connection.

Once this is set up, no reconfiguring is needed and you can enjoy a hassle free data SIM summer.

This system will complement any satellite system the yacht has on board and, when inshore, heavy data usage such as streaming TV or uploading and downloading photos can be done using the aggregator, which is both faster and cheaper than using the satellite system.

So, if your guests arrive glued to their phones, make sure the galley is well stocked and you have enough bytes to feed their data hungry devices.

Superyacht Design Week Back to me!

Superyacht Design Week was held last week at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London and featured a “Domeless Design” Workshop.

The workshop showcased the Kymeta flat panel antenna and highlighted how it will

revolutionise the design of yachts in the future. Håkan Olsson from Kymeta was joined on the panel by Carl Novello from Panasonic, the 2013 Young Designer of the Year award winner Ben Julian Toth and myself.

We have been working with Kymeta since 2013 when we first recognised the potential of the antenna within the superyacht market. Our 20 years’ experience in the industry has taught us that superyacht owners are early adopters of new technology and the flat panel antenna will be no exception. We are working with Kymeta and Panasonic to launch the product commercially in 2017 and so develop the next generation of connectivity.

Over 40 delegates from the design community, shipyards and communications industry attended the workshop.

The following links to a video of myself, Håkan Olsson and Ben Toth being interviewed

by Superyacht News. Take a look, and discover why #nodomes is trending in the superyacht design world. https://vimeo. com/173326972 Be prepared for new innovations on the e3 Stand at the Monaco Show by following #nodomes and, in the meantime, keep your yacht on-line and enjoy!

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Guest Awareness Workshop Onboard My Moonlight II in Nice Sponsored by Burgess In Nice, on the 24th of June 2016., the Professional Yachting Association GUEST program held another successful ‘Awareness Day’ onboard the Burgess managed 91m Motor Yacht Moonlight.

Attended by over 20 charter brokers from a range of top brokerage houses including Burgess, YCO, Northrop and Johnson, YPI and Worth Avenue Yachts, the day was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Created with the aim of raising awareness of GUEST within the brokerage and management community, these Awareness Day events are designed to both inform the attendees about the benefits of the GUEST Program and demonstrate the level of training involved. As an Association it is vital the PYA ensures the upper echelons of the yachting industry have a full understanding and awareness of the high-end education being offered through the GUEST program and how it could positively and/or negatively affect their clients.

Joined by a team of GUEST Approved Trainers from all over the world, June’s Awareness Day onboard Moonlight II comprised a variety of fun and interactive workshops giving participants a taste of a selection of the practical elements taught in the actual training, as well as explanation of where the training program came from and how it came into being. There was also lively

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discussion around issues arising from non-trained crew, giving the PYA essential feedback in order to continue focusing on the training needs of crew in general and the interior in particular.

Stewardess and trainer Sarah Whitlock acted as a variety of different ‘challenging’ guests, putting the participants to the test in terms of how to appropriately behave and respond.

The day was introduced by PYA Director of Training and Certification and founder of the GUEST program, Joey Meen, who gave participants a brief history of how the training was developed and why it is so essential in our industry, before handing over to MY Moonlight II’s Captain to say a few words on his experience of GUEST. Having recently invested in an on-board GUEST accredited training program for his interior crew, Captain Theodore spoke extremely highly of the calibre and content of the training, and the vast increase in confidence and competence he has seen in his interior crew as a result.

Following this the group were treated to a session on flower arranging on the top deck, hosted by Sachiko Katsurada of The Crew Academy, who demonstrated an easy technique for creating a beautiful bouquet, as well as sharing her very helpful tips and tricks for floral arrangements and the care of tricky indoor plants such as orchids.

The programme for the day then kicked off with accredited GUEST trainers Lynne Edwards and Sarah Whitlock of The Crew Academy and Georgie Vintner of Yachtwork who hosted a highly entertaining and informative session on the importance of etiquette and understanding protocols for guest interaction. Much to the amusement of the audience, experienced ex Chief

Next the Art of Laying a Table & Service Styles was hosted

by Peter Vogel & Renata Balla of Interior Yacht Services, who put the attendees through their paces, teaching them the intricacies of synchronized service and discussing the many different theories about the ‘correct’ side to serve and clear from, depending on the nationality and culture of the guests being served. This session was held in the dining room where the beautiful glass topped tables showcased gorgeous sculptures underneath, giving guests a taste of the opulent surroundings our interior crew must maintain and respect in the course of their work.

Having earned their lunch,

the groups then reunited on the upper aft deck for a sumptuous buffet lunch prepared by Chef Ruth Williams, brought in for the day by specialist chef recruitment agency Amandine, and whose founder Kate Emery was also part of the Awareness day attendees. With a mouthwatering selection of delicious quiches, salads and desserts, the group enjoyed a lively lunch where they were joined

by Sarah Lycett of Monacobased Riviera Radio who was on hand to interview participants about their experience of the day.

After lunch the group split into smaller teams for a fascinating session about cabin set up and turn downs, as they rotated through a range of settings and scenarios in Moonlight II’s opulent cabins.

Hosted by Peter Vogel, Lynne Edwards, Sarah Whitlock, Georgie Vintner & Renata Balla these sessions made guests aware of all the minute details interior crew must take care of in order to make guests feel comfortable in their new ‘home’ from the first moment they arrive.

The groups then reunited in the upper deck lounge for a session with Georgie Vintner and Alison Rentoul of The Crew Coach, on team communication and leadership. Georgie kicked

CREW MATTERS off the session with a great exercise, challenging teams to create the tallest structure possible with clay balls and toothpicks in 3 minutes, afterwards inviting them to analyse their communication in relation to the success or otherwise of the group project.

Alison then went on to reveal some thought provoking statistics about the rate of growth in the industry: by 2020 we will need 20,000 new crew and 40% of these (8,000) will be interior. Alison used these statistics to highlight the real need to better train and retain high quality candidates in order to meet the growing demand for excellent crew.

This led into a sample leadership training session on Situational Leadership, explaining the importance of applying different leadership styles at different stages of development on different tasks.

Last but not least, the group moved outside to enjoy a fascinating wine tasting session hosted by wine expert Paul Hammond of Onshore Cellars. Focusing on sparkling wines, Paul took the group through an interesting journey of discovery, explaining the variety of processes involved in creating the wide variety of these popular wines, from every day prosecco and cava to vintage Champagnes.

Topping off a wonderful day, Peter Vogel then presented Moonlight II’s interior crew with their official GUEST training certificates, to rousing applause by the Awareness Day participants who were touched to see the pride and gratitude of the students as each received their certificate along with a glass of bubbly to celebrate.

With kind thanks to the sponsors of the event Burgess, Interior Yacht Services, The Crew Academy, Neko, Sachi Flowers, Onshore Cellars, Amandine, Katie Jane Howson Private Photographer.

Feedback from participants of the GUEST Awareness Day “This has been a great experience and the GUEST program is definitely necessary for the industry. As a charter broker, it has made a real difference to see what goes on behind the scenes and what is required to create the guest experience.”

- Nickie Vincent, Worth Avenue Yachts “I worked as a stew for 10 years and honestly for the first few years I had no idea what was going on. This training would have been so beneficial to me and others; so many stews have no awareness of guest expectations. It is an excellent training initiative.”

- Laure Sawrey, Camper and Nicholson (and ex chief stew) “[The day] was great and I found it very beneficial, I will definitely be an advocate for the GUEST training program from now on! Thank you very much for the opportunity.”

- Eleanor Bloodworth, YCO “[The Awareness Day] was very interesting and covered the main Interior Departments. This training should be mandatory to all interior crew members in order to give the 5* service expected by our clients. I am so glad that finally this program exists and will be suggesting it to all crew.”

- Nathalie Andreu, KK superyachts “Great team, great trainers with loads of experience and keen to share – thank you for an amazing day” - Nathalie Berti, Yachting Concept “GUEST training should be mandatory for every yacht” “I have definitely come away having learnt something new; it is a comprehensive and cohesive programme” “The GUEST Awareness day has exceeded my expectations, it was a clear and informative day”

Industry recognised as the global training standard for Interior Superyacht crew, the PYA GUEST program aims to inspire, educate and support current and future Stewards and Stewardesses working in the interior

department of the luxury Super Yacht sector.

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Karen Passman Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

Dealing with Attitudes This can range from a crew member’s demeanour; head down, dragging their heels and sighing, to full-on rudeness, back chatting and bullying. Unfortunately, we are not only talking about Junior Crew’s behaviour, but that of some Senior Crew too, particularly double standards and not dealing with crew issues.

From our crew turnover survey – 40% of crew claimed they had experienced some form of unfair treatment or bullying. Crew turnover amongst Junior Stews is particularly high - 78% left within 1 year, half stated that they would have stayed longer had crew attitudes on board changed. And before you say it’s a girl thing, 69% of Junior Deck Crew also left within 12 months and half of this group gave them same reasons.

All too often crew vote with their feet – if the issues are not resolved, they leave to find pastures new. “Maybe

they would leave anyhow” I hear you say, maybe, maybe not. I recall chatting with a chef just before the MYS – she was explaining to me that she had made the decision to stay on her current boat, which was only ever meant to be a delivery from NZ to Monaco. Her reason…. “With my experience I should really be on a much larger yacht and of course on more money – but I’ve made the decision to stay with this one. We are the dream team; the Captain is great as are the crew. Sure I could move and earn more money, but would I be as happy – I doubt it, I’ve had my fair share of crew issues over the years – I’m staying put, at least for a couple of years, money doesn’t buy you happiness!”

So what’s at play here? And why is it so hard to deal with attitudes? If a crew member is doing something wrong because they don’t know any better, that’s easy, educate them – problem solved!

• Deal with the situation early, don’t let it become the new standard

But what if they do know better, but choose to behave inappropriately? Whether they are actively bullying other crew or just bringing the atmosphere in the crew mess down – how do you tackle it?

You could try saying - “Change your attitude!” But we all know that doesn’t work. What about “Change your attitude or you’re fired!” That might work …. for a day or two.

• Stay calm and use assertive behaviours

To get a change in behaviour, you need to get under their

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skin and understand what is driving it. Are they feeling insecure? Do they think it will gain them respect from other crew? Basic conflict resolution can go a long way to both understand and solve the problem.

• Manage crew’s expectations from day 1 – weekends off are the norm or a treat?

• Separate the behaviour from the person – and make it clear that you are addressing the challenging behaviour or attitude and nothing else • Show appreciation of what they do well, or ways in which they help you – any positive aspects of your working relationship • Try to find out what the cause is – ask lots of open questions • Let them know you are listening, by paraphrasing what they say • If it is the current situation, then find out what is going to make it right and help them calm down • Point out the negative effects of their behaviour on other people • Ask them to identify what

they can do differently to improve • Agree to discuss again in the near future to track progress It’s much easier to teach a willing person a new skill, than to change the behaviour of a negative individual – but definitely worth the effort.

Burying your head in the sand will not make the problem go away and can cause issues to escalate.

If you need support in dealing with crew issues, Impact Crew is here to help. We have a team of highly experienced coaches who can work with you over the phone or Skype and in confidence to expand your range of people management skills and deal with challenging behaviours.

The industry is awash with courses to help increase crew’s professional skills.

When you find yourself in a leadership role, 80% of your time is about dealing with people, so give yourself a fighting chance and develop these skills too.

CREW MATTERS: ACREW PARTNERS Event Pass to provide access to La Rascasse also at www. acrew.com Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com ACREW Update ACREW Monaco at La Rascasse 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 28th September to Friday 30th September La Rascasse is the venue for ACREW in Monaco this year.

To provide crew with their own space, ACREW have created the Crew Deck, a space to relax and enjoy decadent food.

As well as traditional workshops, ACREW delivers their trademark Masterclasses; collaborations of industry leading experts sharing their knowledge on the most crucial topics.

The PYA have their annual seminars upstairs on the crew deck and crew can benefit from personal consultations for both their career and personal finances. And of course, let’s not forget the legendary Monaco Kick-Off Party! Presented by ACREW & ZOOM, held at La Rascasse and featuring Zoom DJ Dani L Mebius, this year promises to be another spectacular night!

Lunch will be served each day from 12:00pm until 2:00pm and a team of serving staff will circulate the deck with food of exceptional quality throughout the entire lunch period, In addition to this, an Oyster Bar and a Superfood Salad Bar will be on the Crew Deck. All drinks are on ACREW. Also featured will be an F1 simulator car, free quality Wi-Fi, giant Jenga and chill out areas to relax.

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ACREW Monaco Masterclasses Rock Your Refit 28th September: 9:30 - 12.00 Crew Deck Optimising a refit can save large sums of money, a great deal of time and stress during the refit and potentially huge issues in the future.

Contractors, Captains and Project Managers collaborate in this Masterclass to present the insiders guide to leaving the refit yard with total confidence, on time and in budget.

The masterclass will begin with a panel discussion that looks at the entire refit process and all the supporting documents that provide a step by step guide to managing your refit.

Discussions will cover the keys to success: • The industry needs to improve transparency in the quotation system. Quotes can vary wildly because companies are including a wide range of different costs in their quotes • Effective detailed surveys • The project documentation spells out clearly every detail of the refit and all is agreed by all parties. These include communications plans, lines of responsibilities, roles and timescales • Final surveys are signed of by all parties legal documents protecting the yacht and contractor in the event of future problems Following the panel discussion, breakout groups will use the latest in refit and maintenance software to analyse important elements of the yacht in refit. ACREW has sourced the best contractors, consistently delivering trusted, excellent work to discuss their specialist area, sharing knowledge and experience simply and clearly.

Attendees will leave with the complete picture. If you are refitting soon this masterclass will be the perfect preparation, providing knowledge, experience and contacts that will be of immeasurable value.

Dining with the Senses 28th September: 14:30 - 17:00 Crew Deck To really impress with a dining experience you need inspiration. The multitude of components, each carefully coordinated and planned, need to contribute to guests feeling that they were just part of something really special.

ACREW’s interior partners bring to La Rascasse ‘Dining with the Senses’ a Masterclass like no other! Be prepared to go on a sensory journey that incorporates the five elements across four courses, each a creative masterpiece in every detail. The food, drinks, decor, tableware and service will all contribute to the experience, providing a multitude of ideas and concepts that crew can use the next time they are planning to ‘wow’ a special guest or owner.

With exceptional knowledge in their fields, all the elements to each course will be carefully explained. The principles of the synchronised service demonstrated will be imparted, including resources to help you plan your next service, that will be sent to attendees by Peter Vogel after the masterclass.

To learn how to provide your guests with the quality and exceptional level of planning and detail they deserve, whilst being inspired by the creativity throughout the experience, attending this masterclass is a must for interior crew.

Pushing Limits: Managing Crew Resources to Reduce Onboard Incidents 29th September: 14:00 - 17:00 Crew Deck

Working on a superyacht is not your regular 9 - 5 job. It comes with great benefits and great challenges. One of these challenges is the workload and hours, particularly when owners and guests are onboard. For Captains and HoD’s, managing the expectations of owners, guests and management whilst ensuring the safety and well-being of crew is sometimes a tough and blurry line to walk.

The bringing together of the expertise in this Masterclass will really move on practice in the industry. Debbie Elliott and Colette Hodson from TAG Aviation will contribute a unique perspective from an industry that is years ahead in terms of crew resource management.

Perfect for Captains wishing to be out ahead of industry developments.

Andy Langford from Regs4Yachts will share his insights from years of ISM and inspections. in terms of preparedness for incidents onboard and how to ensure small problems do not turn into major incidents. Working towards more effective crew resource management in combination with effective emergency training as an industry will serve to reduce the number of incidents onboard that lead to harm of individuals, vessel or reputation.

Break out sessions will develop these concepts and draw on the expertise of facilitators from various fields including crew coaching, maritime regulations, insurance and the military.

Attendees will be part of a leading edge conversation that will continue in the industry as these concepts are applied. They will leave with the knowledge and resources to affect immediate positive change onboard.

CREW MATTERS Trust was a crucial factor.

It was given and handled with care.

We provided well motivated options for every decision that needed to be made.

In hindsight I can say that we started off well with the selection of the yard.

Merk and Merk is a German run yard in Croatia which was recommend to us by Sunseeker and they have done an excellent job.

Communication is key and we kept the owner closely and clearly informed on the progress of the jobs.

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com

Pocket Superyacht Refit Another Pocket Superyacht refit under Invisible Crew’s management completed.

In the past we have brought new life to older Pocket Superyachts with a very hands-on approach.

Due its scale, our role in the refit of “Imagine Heaven” shifted more towards project management without forgetting what made us successful in previous projects.

The owner of the 65ft Yapluka Catamaran had initially contacted us with a request for crew. In our first meeting he mentioned that he was about to embark on a refit project of his 7-year-old yacht.

We explained him how we could assist.

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if you truly want to be the clients eyes and ears on site.

This caught his attention as a Dutch company had refused the work just days before, stating that they don’t deal with yachts below 44 meters.

They turned away a client who wanted to apply superyacht standards to his Pocket superyacht.

The very busy but very enthusiastic client was clear in his briefing. We were going to assure him that he was spending his budget on the right items and services to achieve the highest quality result. He added up the references he had received on Invisible Crew with his impressions during our first few meetings and emails and decided that we were going to be his representatives.

The yacht received a new coat over it’s aluminium hull, topsides and spars, a new teak deck, flush deck hatches, a new navigation system, a new communication system and more.

The works started in November. By spring time, as the refit neared completion and the work became more detailed, it became time to hire the crew. Out of the candidates we had put forward, the owner selected Bruce Petersen from South

Africa and his partner Begoña de Miguel from Mallorca.

After a few days training on the expected Invisible Crew standards in Mallorca, the three of us flew to Croatia so they would finally see the yacht and meet the owner.

The initial deadline could have been met but our client sensed that his entire team was driven to achieve perfection and willingly compromised a few weeks.

The reward for everyone involved is an eye catching Pocket Superyacht ready for a new life. She will stay in Croatia for the coming summer and winter after which she will sail west.

The Pacific Ocean is on the program too.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS With regards to these specific sums, in full consistency with the above framework, the Italian Tax Authority has stated that they are part of the actual price of the charter and are therefore subject to VAT under the same regime as the charter fee.

The Italian Tax Authority has also stated that the tax due on this higher price, because it is linked to actual consumption, can only be assessed and included in the tax basis at the end of the charter.

Good News on The VAT on APA Issue On the initiative of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association, and with a fruitful cooperation between Carla Bellieni and Benedetto Santacroce, the Italian Tax Authority has laid a cornerstone in the tax regime affecting yacht charter, overturning a previous interpretation and issuing a

prompt, smart response to a request for legal consultancy on the issue of VAT on the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA).

APA is an advance payment made by the Charterer and transferred to the Captain, who manages it on behalf of the Charterer in accordance with his needs prior to and during the charter (e.g. food, beverages, transport, etc.).

On the basis of a detailed analysis, the Italian Tax Authority determined that the APA is not acquired by the Owner but remains, legally, the property of the Charterer, entrusted to the Captain and intended to be spent on the purchase of whatever the Charterer requests.

Therefore, even if the APA funds pass through accounts held by the Owner (for onward transmission to the Captain), it is a “mere financial transfer”, not relevant for VAT purposes, as per art.

2, paragraph. 3, letter a), of Presidential Decree N. 633/1972.

In accordance with relevant regulations, the APA is also used to pay what is known as “the variable part of the charter price”, typically fuel and oil, purchased by the Owner and charged to the Charterer on the basis of actual consumption.

The conclusions of the Italian Tax Authority reflect and respect the articulate legal and economic framework set by the provisions of the MYBA Charter Agreement, the relevant guidelines of the claimant association and the good practice of the yachting market, together with legal principles that aim to prevent tax avoidance and double taxation.

For these reasons, the results of the legal consultancy requested by MYBA safeguards the tax principles governing the matter and thus the fiscal rights of the Italian Authority, as well as the rights of the yachting industry to a fair taxation.

It should be noted that this interpretation only applies to the standard MYBA Charter Agreement with no modifications regarding the APA or its disbursement.

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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.

June showed no early signs of the traditional brokerage summer lull, which is often seen in advance of the boatshow season in the autumn, with a lot of activity on all fronts.

With the higher than usual number of price reductions in May, I was expecting a fall this month, but June was busy in terms of announcements and the number actually increased by two vessels, to 69 in total. The number is usually around 55 vessels for the month of June and 2015 is now the second highest June since the GFC at 61. Just over 50% were from the USA and I am certainly not saying that this is a sign to be concerned about the health of the market, but unsurprisingly, the plateau of the total market has ceased, with a small percentage rise month on month, as below.

I have been looking at the relationship between price reductions and subsequent sales completed. Although last month bucked the trend at 60% of all sales in May having seen a price cut at one time or another, June is back to usual levels, with 10% having been reduced in the last quarter, only 16% having been reduced in the last 6 months and just 25% having had a reduction in the last 18 months. 60% of June’s completions had never been reduced in price since coming onto the market. The big surprise on the month is the jump in new vessels coming onto the brokerage market and it is worth noting that the spread is a lot more even than in the preceding months.

Looking at the regions, only a third of these have come from the USA. I am not sure that these are coming onto the market for earlier boatshow season pre-marketing than one would have expected in previous years. We normally start to see the higher numbers towards late July and into August, but this is certainly unusual. June is usually flat to down compared to May and it will be very important to keep an eye on these numbers over the next 6 weeks. Only 7% of these newcomers were sailing vessels and their percentage average of the total market of vessels available remains at around 14%. Looking at the charter market, there is continued good news for the 2016 season. Of the 236 motor vessels of 30-45m currently available in the West Med, the figure that has not a single day booked as of today has improved yet again on last month at less than 4%, down from 9% in May, down from 20% in April and 29% in March. This is immensely positive and shows beyond doubt that the charter market is healthy and genuinely busy. Having been in the Riviera a few weeks ago, it was great to see the amount of yachting activity on the water and the large number of vessels at anchor in the bays and coves.

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

What has been very interesting to note, is that a lot of the vessels reduced in price in June were also the same vessels reduced in price in May (and in some cases April too). June has produced another solid month of completed sales, slightly up on the average for June, which is usually in the early 30s. Had there not been a contraction in the 20-30m segment, this could have been one of the strongest Junes on record. The US share has dropped from 50% of sales last month to under 40% in June.

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Commercial Success at Heesen Yachts Commercial success at Heesen Yachts: 50m FDHF hybrid Project Nova is sold!

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the sale of Project Nova (Y/N 17850). The client, a yacht connoisseur, was introduced to the shipyard

by Thom Conboy of Heesen Yachts USA. Project Nova is a unique example of Heesen’s ingenious approach to yachting: a high-performance, supremely comfortable Fast Displacement yacht with reduced environmental impact, wrapped in an elegant design package with exterior lines by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and interior styling by Sinot Yacht Design.

Her eye-catching superstructure, vertical bow and spacious fixed aft platform, put Project Nova a cut above the rest.

While breaking with Heesen

yachts of the past, her exterior lines still retain the sense of seaworthiness and performance that has become the trademark of the Dutch superyacht builder.

Thanks to her hybrid propulsion, Project Nova offers the ultimate form of luxury: silent cruising. In this case, ‘hybrid’ means that the yacht can draw on two sources of power for propulsion: diesel mechanical and diesel electrical. Either or both sources can be used at the same time to provide more flexible power management and better efficiency along with less noise and vibration. Up to speeds of 9 knots in electrical hybrid mode, the yacht will be as silent as when at anchor!

Project Nova: yet another project that puts Heesen Yachts at the forefront of technical innovation.

Blohm+Voss Wins La Ciotat Tender Germany’s Blohm+Voss has won the tender to operate La Ciotat-Semidep’s 200m x 60m dry dock at its refit and repair yard in the South of France.

Blohm+Voss will use the facility in the heart of the Mediterranean to maintain and service yachts over 80m in length. The lease agreement is for a period of 35 months and operation is planned to start in November 2016.

“Setting up a maintenance facility for megayachts in La Ciotat is an important step in our current growth strategy,” says Blohm+Voss CEO Fred van Beers. “With our new office in Monaco and this central location in the Mediterranean we are moving our core business closer to our customers; we are now offering more flexibility and tailored lifecycle services.

“Our customers now have the choice of utilising our extensive shipyard facilities in Hamburg or our new base in La Ciotat for large yacht maintenance, refits or conversions.”

• The quality of the envisaged project, particularly in relation to the development of business and employment in the territory • The credibility of the application, especially with regard to professional, technical and financial strength • The quality of the financial proposal, especially with regard to the sharing of loyalty fees with Semidep Jean-Yves Saussol, managing director of La Ciotat Shipyards, explains: “We have chosen Blohm+Voss as our trusted partner due to the quality of their business plan, their extensive track-record, the financial strength of the company and its strong desire to work closely with the local community.”

The services that Blohm+Voss will bring to La Ciotat complement the services currently offered by other companies at the yard.

Blohm+Voss says it aims to utilise the existing synergy potential and will start talking to future partners on and around the shipyard within the next month.

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Oceanair News Oceanair Delivers Blinds Onboard Award Winning ReFit Project ‘My Mirage’ Oceanair has proudly completed a refit project onboard the 53m ‘MY Mirage’ that was awarded ‘Best Refit’ at the 2016 Superyacht Design Awards in held in Florence.

Hampshire based interior design company, Design Unlimited, brought Oceanair in to work on this superyacht refit, because of our great existing relationship. As this was a re-fit project, the main challenge was ensuring that we were calculating the correct space for our specified products within a new interior structure. The blinds needed testing and sampling before main production, to ensure that the customer’s expectations were met, giving a perfect finish and eliminating installation issues.

Leather SKYVENETIANS were supplied with a 50mm wood base, using a Somfy Sonesse 40 motor. Blackout Openshades (luxury roller blinds) were integrated into custom side tracks, in a soft flock finish fabric, to compliment the baby Ostrich leather. Oceanair’s classic SKYSOL pleated blinds adorn the aft doors in the Saloon, perfectly complimenting the cool, scandinavian tones of the interior. In both the Double Guest Cabin and Twin Guest Cabin, top quality Majilite leather was used to wrap the bespoke Venetian blinds, perfectly integrated

into the window recesses.

As the delivery and installation would be in Palma, Oceanair called upon years of project management experience to co-ordinate resources.

Sourcing the custom specified faux leathers was no issue for Oceanair, with our in-house team of fabric specialists. The leather slats were stitched with a colour matched thread on three sides, to give a subtle yet luxurious effect from the depth of texture.

Mark Tucker, CEO of Design Unlimited, had this to say about working with Oceanair on the project; “As always Oceanair provided a professional, efficient service for the blinds on ‘MY Mirage’. On this project we experienced some challenging situations and Oceanair went the extra mile to find an acceptable solution ensuring a great final result for the yacht.”

Thank you to ‘MY Mirage’ for providing imagery.

For more about the interior design on this project, please see the Design Unlimited online portfolio: www.designunlimited.net/ mirage.html

Will FLIBS Leave Ft Lauderdale?

The future of the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) could be a big question mark following the decision by a group of developers to drop plans to develop the Bahia Mar complex. Tate Capital CEO James Tate said in a public letter that his company is pulling out because parties involved have “lost track of the vision” of the redevelopment plan. The parties involved refers to Show Management, which manages FLIBS, and MIASF, which owns the show.

The initial plans, proposed in July 2015 and announced with great fanfare at the last FLIBS, called for two 39-storey condo towers, a parking garage with 2,194 spaces, public promenade, upgraded marina, new hotel, waterfront park, and permanent event space for the boat show on the city-owned property.

City officials had insisted on a 30-year lease for the boat show to keep it anchored in Ft Lauderdale. FLIBS has an economic impact of US$500m, according to Show Management.

The redevelopment plans fell apart, according to Tate, when his company began to negotiate with MIASF and Show Management. “At the end of the day, you can’t develop something where you’re going to lose money,” Tate told the South Florida Business Journal.

Tate wrote that “the proposed

lease terms and conditions being demanded by Show Management and the Marine Industry Association of South Florida are not even close to being fair and equitable.”

The massive redevelopment project had already attracted local critics who forced changes in the original plans.

The condo towers were lowered from 39 to 29 storeys and more open spaces were added to the master plan.

The protests against the complexes have continued, however. Where this leaves the boat show is unclear.

Tate’s group holds a 46-year lease on the city-owned property. The boat show’s lease extends through 2020.

Phil Purcell, MIASF executive director, and Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, president of Show Management, issued a joint statement Monday thanking the city for its “commitment to assuring” the show will remain in the city.

“Our objective is, and always has been, to produce an outstanding annual boat show that is a great asset to South Florida,”. The statement did not state whether it would remain in Ft Lauderdale.

“As much as we wanted to try to help the boat show folks ... when you start to add everything up, the economics were no longer viable,” Tate said in the letter. “We tried to make it better for the entire community.”

Show Management and MIASF did not respond to a request for clarification by press time.

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British Marine Gets to Grips Advising industry on Brexit With many UK leisure marine businesses no doubt wondering how the Brexit decision will impact them, British Marine is already on the case for its 1,600 member companies.

IBI has been told: “British Marine is currently reviewing all the relevant EU regulations and directives and will be working with our associations and fellow industry bodies, such as the RYA, to ensure that the government’s newly-formed EU unit takes the industry’s interests into account.” It is still early days and, depending on when Article 50 (the means of exiting the EU for the UK), is implemented there will be up to a two-year time limit before withdrawal is completed.

However, a number of changes will have to be made within that time frame.

Taking account of the early stage of the exiting process, British Marine explained: “It is worth noting that, once

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passed, all EU directives are transposed into UK legislation, allowing us the flexibility to devise our own laws on how we reach the agreed goals.

“As such, there is no direct need for us to change any of our technical regulations following the Brexit result. For example, the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) is transposed into UK law as the Statutory Instrument, the Recreational Craft Regulations 2004. This means that after leaving the EU, UK boatbuilders will still have to comply with the existing RCD as it is a UK Statutory Instrument (law).

Ince & Co effectively addresses this point in its presentation ‘Ince & Co Implications for Business’.

“In addition, as Europe is our largest export market, those UK boat manufacturers who wish to export their product to EU member states will still have to comply with the product safety regulations in that market (RCD), just as they would have to meet the product safety regulations within the US or Brazil if they wished to export to those markets.”

Palumbo Wins Bid for ISA Yachts After months of deliberation, a court in Italy has confirmed that Naples-based Palumbo Group has won the bid to acquire ISA Yachts’ Ancona facilities and brand designs.

The Italian ship repair and superyacht builder is expected to move its Columbus Yachts build activities to the new location. The purchase price is unknown.

Palumbo today released the following statement: “Palumbo Group SpA has learned, with great satisfaction, that the Court of Ancona, after the conclusion of bidding procedures, has authorised the transfer of the ISA organisation via the acceptance of the irrevocable offer on the part of Palumbo Group.

“While awaiting the finalisation of the transfer, Palumbo Group is preparing all that is necessary for the reopening of the shipyard in Ancona and the go-ahead for all production and collateral activities at the aforementioned site.”

ISA Yachts was established in 2001 by the Rodriguez Group, a French yard that was wound-up in 2014 after falling on hard times. ISA was once a prominent Italian yacht-builder with the ability to construct craft up to 80m (263ft). The largest yacht that it built was a 66.4m (216ft) model from its GranTurismo range. Other ISA designs included the Sport, Classic and Varuna series from 36m-80m (120ft-263ft).

Palumbo was founded in 1967 to provide carpentry and metalwork services to the local ship repair industry.

The company has since grown to become a major maritime maintenance and refit centre, with four divisions across five sites and an ever-expanding presence in the Mediterranean. The Palumbo Superyachts division, for instance, has facilities in Naples, Messina, Malta and Marseille.

Earlier this year, Palumbo acquired its first facility outside the Mediterranean with the purchase of a site in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS You just have to send an email to info@valenciaboat. com or contact the local representative of the brand you are interested in.

“This comes following the demand from boat builders to offer the possibility to test boats at sea, as they do at the main boat shows in France” says Fernando Jiménez, president of the Union de Empresas Nauticas (UEN) and organiser of the Valencia Boat Show. The Marina Real Juan Carlos I offers great infrastructures which allow us to provide this opportunity, so we see no reason not to”, assures the president.

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Valencia On Board: New Slogan Valencia Boat Show • The Valencian exhibition is the first in Spain to offer test boat sailing at sea to visitors • Two whole days of sailing test boats, on 31st October and 1st November “Valencia Navega”, or its English version, “Valencia on board”, a clear reference to one of the exhibition’s main attractions, the opportunity to test boats at sea. The Valencian exhibition, taking

place from 31st October to 6th November, will offer the opportunity to sail on board the latest models for two whole days, Monday 31st October and Tuesday 1st November.

The event has already confirmed attendance of more than 120 new craft from leading brands in the sector, 50 of which are new models that will be out on the water and available to test at sea. This way, visitors will have the opportunity to sail along the Valencian coastline aboard these test boats before deciding on a model.

“We chose the slogan “Valencia on board”, because it perfectly reflects this novel feature of testing boats out at sea, novel because we are the first exhibition in Spain to offer this to visitors. In addition, Valencia is becoming increasingly open to the sea, and the coast of Valencia offers great conditions for sailing throughout the year, which we believe will also contribute to the success of the boat show. Valencia’s on board, and will be all year”, added Jiménez, responsible for the Valencia Boat Show.

Heading Towards a New Horizon The Valencia Boat Show also has a new poster, created and designed by the Talentum Group, which shows the bow of a boat pointing towards the horizon. “We wanted to emphasise the show’s opportunity to go out sailing

on the boats, while offering a dynamic and powerful image suitable for this exhibition, which has reinvented itself since last year and has high aims”, noted the show’s organisers.

The sector’s leading brands, such as Bavaria, Beneteau, Dufour, Hanse and Jeanneau, have already confirmed they will be exhibiting at the boat show in Valencia, which will combine five days open to professionals with two days open to the general public.

This will be a very nautical November for the city, which is becoming more and more of an important nautical destination both nationally and internationally.

About the Valencia Boat Show: The new Valencia Boat Show aims to become a benchmark exhibition for the marine industry in Spain and will be held this year from 31st October until 6th November.

Following the show’s steady growth over the past several editions, the 2016 Valencia Boat Show is back with a new format tailored to the major European boat builders and their sales network in the Spanish market.

The “Marina Real Juan Carlos I” in Valencia will welcome the most comprehensive range of industry developments this autumn, with more than 50 new boats on show from the 2016 season along with one important new element: two days of on-water boat testing.

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Here Comes the Sun

the end of the year.

AMELS launches 83-metre flagship: HERE COMES THE SUN.

“I knew she would be stunning,” comments the Owners’ representative and project manager Yavor Nenov after the yacht emerged from the huge 215-metre long AMELS Drydock 2. “She’s very impressive and I think she’s a credit to the yard and all the hundreds of craftsmen working on her.”

On 30 June the largest AMELS superyacht to date emerged at the Dutch luxury yacht builder’s yard in Vlissingen.

The 83-metre HERE COMES THE SUN (272 ft) is the flagship of the AMELS Limited Editions range and perfectly on schedule for delivery by

The first AMELS 272 has an exterior by Tim Heywood and

interior by Winch Design. The graceful, feminine profile and long deck spaces disguise a large volume for her length with a Gross Tonnage of 2,827 over six decks.

“HERE COMES THE SUN is a wonderful example of Owners stepping up to larger yachts within the AMELS Limited Editions range,” says Rob Luijendijk, AMELS Managing Director. “Our approach gives Owners a great head start as well as the flexibility for

customisation at the highest level. It also proves our large yacht building expertise – absolute top quality and smooth production.”

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS with Egypt and Turkey. Many Russians are arriving on the island with their own yachts.

Anastasiades said that the Cyprian government might start issuing licenses to foreign investors for the building of new yachting infrastructure by the end of the current year.

The volume of investment could reach US$250m.

In addition to Cyprus, Russians are also expressing an interest in Israel – particularly the Eilat resort, which is located on the Red Sea – as well as Croatia.

Russian Marina Investors Turn to Med Russian businessmen are considering investing in new marina construction in Cyprus, Israel and other European Mediterranean countries, according to Vitaly Mutko, Russia’s Minister of Sport and Tourism.

Investment in new marina construction and related infrastructure in Crimea and Sochi has declined on account of economic stagnation in Russia and a lack of state guarantees. Instead, investors are turning to Europe where the majority of Russian yachts are registered.

Cypriot President Nicos

Anastasiades says the Cyprus government is holding talks with Russian investors for the implementation of some yacht-related projects that also involve marinas.

According to Anastasiades, the number of Russian tourists visiting Cyprus has grown significantly this year following trade sanctions

The names of investors have not been disclosed, but sources close to the Russian Ministry of Sport suggest they include several well-known Russian businessman involved in the building of yachting infrastructure in Russia such as Oleg Deripaska (the Russian billionaire behind the building of a new marina in Sochi), business magnate Alisher Usmanov and others.

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Lürssen Presents Lürssen presents Coral Ocean at the Monaco Yacht Show 2016. A 22 year old Lady still looks magnificent!

Lürssen is proud to present a “young” lady at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show: Coral Ocean formerly known as Coral Island. Coral Ocean is one of the first original masterpieces of the stylist and interior designer, the late Jon Bannenberg, both in terms of her clean exterior line and her amazing Polynesian interior.

Coral Ocean was originally launched in 1994 and has been beautifully maintained throughout her life and has spent several winters up at Lürssen - lastly this last winter where certain areas have been changed and updated to conform to the rules as she will be for the

first time available on the charter market.

Phoenix², Global, Radiant and Coral Ocean.

So far, she has been used solely privately and has never been featured in a magazine.

Guests who will have the pleasure to cruise on her in the Mediterranean this summer will be amazed by her beach house style interior.

In 1994, Coral Ocean was one of the first yachts whose interior featured a gym and a spa area, what was a sensation at that time, is considered as standard today!

Regardless of whether a yacht is a Lürssen or a yacht built by another yard, a time will come when it will need a refit, some repair, or even a conversion.

This is work that Lürssen undertakes with the German precision for which they are world-renowned. And although the work required may differ from ship to ship, their aim is always the same.

Once they have been involved, your yacht’s life expectancy and performance should once again be comparable to that of a newbuild.

Lürssen is happy to present a yacht which is in such a good condition - a proof that a quality yacht can keep her value, even after so many years.

Refit has become a core business for Lürssen. During the last winter 8 yachts between 40 and 110 meters have used the Lürssen facilities for modifications and maintenance works. Amongst them are some of the world’s most beautiful yachts such as

the group, Lürssen not only has the space but also the manpower of engineers, naval architects and craftsmen to realize any project - may it be a new build, a refit or a conversion.

At this year’s Monaco Yacht Show Lürssen will have, in addition to their regular stand outside on the T-Dock, a dedicated Yacht Service stand located in the airconditioned tent “Antoine 1er A”, where Lürssen staff will be on hand to talk about what services are provided in the world of Repair and Refit.

Five shipyards provide ample space to build and refit several yachts at a time in covered sheds and docks. And with 1800 people working in The

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Sustainability in the Marine Industry conference Impressive line-up for marine sustainability conference Focus on ocean conservation and circular economy starts off the METSTRADE Week in RAI Amsterdam.

The main speakers have been announced for the Sustainability in the Marine Industry conference on Monday 14 November, the day before the 2016 METSTRADE Show opens

its doors. Illustrating the importance of this event, the conference will be chaired

by Udo Kleinitz, Secretary General of ICOMIA and the key speakers will include Willem Dekker, President of European Boating Association and Mirna Cieniewicz, Secretary General of European Boating Industry.

The Sustainability in the Marine Industry conference is a direct follow-up to last year’s successful Future of Yacht Recycling conference, which was also held on the first day of METSTRADE Week.

It is being jointly organised by Quaynote Communications and YachtMedia, hosted by METSTRADE and technically supported by ICOMIA. “This second conference is assured of an impressive line-up of acknowledged marine industry experts, together with a broad-based international audience,” says YachtMedia’s Peter Franklin.

“We already have speakers and panelists booked from

organisations which are leading the way in promoting and developing the concepts of ocean conservation and the circular economy within the leisure marine sector. Our industry ultimately relies on the health and biodiversity of our seas and waterways, and the unifying message of the conference will be that cleaner seas and more sustainable products support growth.”

Questions and Answers The Sustainability in the Marine Industry Conference will pose the question: How can adopting a Circular Economy framework make sound business/financial sense for our marine industry, as well as improving the prospects for future environmental sustainability?

In addition to Udo Kleinitz, Willem Dekker and Mirna Cieniewicz, the other prominent speakers, panelists and moderators addressing this issue will be

Els Zijlstra, creative director at the Materia Group (the Netherlands), Patrick Hemp, technical manager at ICOMIA, Barbara Fountoukos, communications manager at ICOMIA, Brian Clark, head of external relations at British Marine (UK), Per Hökfelt, sustainability director at Diab Group (Sweden), Enrico Benco, CEO of GS4C (Go Sailing for a Change Italy.) and Albert Willemsen, environmental consultant at ICOMIA. America’s Cup Sustainability in Focus The mission statement of the Land Rover BAR (Ben Ainslie Racing) America’s Cup team, sums up their vision when it comes to sustainability: “We are committed to becoming the most sustainable sports team we can be. “ The conference organisers are delighted to announce that Susie Tompson the Sustainability Manager for Land Rover BAR has agreed to

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Susie’s team have been busy with projects designed to learn from Life Cycle Assessment on their carbon fibre constructed racing yachts, and finding practical solutions for effectively and economically recycling them at end of life.

BLUE Thinking Also present will be Rory Moore and Sara-Jane Skinner from BLUE Marine Foundation, Supporting Sponsors of the conference programme. With a target to create vital marine reserves in 10% of the world’s oceans by 2020, BLUE has already helped create some of the largest marine reserves in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

It has also created a new model for sustainable fishing on the south coast of England with the potential to be replicated around the coast of Britain and beyond.

BLUE’s work is well supported by yacht owners who recognise the important contribution the foundation makes to the health of the sailing environment.

A Memorable Programme After a welcome speech by Geert Dijks, managing director of HISWA Holland Marine Industry, the conference programme will kick off with an update on the progress made with the dismantling and recycling of End-Of-LifeBoats, the main subject of last year’s conference.

This will be followed by a session on ‘Life Cycle Assessment’, looking at real lifetime costs of boating from raw materials, manufacturing, energy input, energy consumption, emission of greenhouse gases through to the dismantling and recycling at End-of-Life.

‘Circular Economy’, exploring what it really means and how it might relate to the marine industry. Comparisons will be made with how other industries are accepting and adapting to this concept.

Based on feedback from last year’s event, the next session will be: ‘Designing and constructing boats for easier dismantling and environmentally responsible recycling in the future.’ It will feature a look at the naval architects/designers viewpoint, with practical examples of how design principles are changing to meet this requirement.

Developments in sustainable materials will also be reviewed, examining which materials are available now and in the future that can genuinely meet the demands of marine use at an acceptable cost level while still being 100% recyclable or biodegradable.

Networking and an Exclusive Tour Delegates and participants will also enjoy a lunch sponsored

by METSTRADE and have ample opportunity for business networking during the two-hour pre conference registration period and coffee breaks. The delegates will end the day with an exclusive VIP tour of the 2016 Materials Xperience Display.

This large range of innovative construction and manufacturing materials is presented by Materia, a global network organisation connecting naval architects, designers and boat manufacturers with materials that add value to their projects.

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REGATTA NEWS speed, the action is perilously fast and furious and quite definitely not for the faint of heart.

Racing takes place around America’s Cup style courses and with 10 teams on the start line in Malcesine the opening leg was an electrifying headlong rush which saw the fleet blasting along line abreast at over 30-knots as the crews fought tooth and nail to be first at the downwind turning mark.

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Flying Cats Once in grave danger of being consumed whole as the foiling wildfire sparked by the 2013 America’s Cup spread around the world, the 32-foot GC32 catamaran class has since reinvented itself as a full-bore foiler with a European race circuit capable of drawing in attracting some of the world’s best teams.

Although the Extreme Sailing Series’ adoption of the GC32 to replace its aging Extreme 40 fleet took attracted most of the early media limelight, this season the six-event GC32 Racing Tour boasts 12 teams – three more than the ESS could muster.

As I discovered when I dropped in on this season’s second event at Malcesine on Italy’s Lake Garda, with boats capable of travelling at two and half times the wind

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It was a truly remarkable sight and - as class umpire Bill O’Hara explained to me after racing on the first day - a unique one too.

“This is the biggest fleet of high performance foiling cats racing anywhere in the world right now,” O’Hara pointed out. “There are more boats racing here than at the Extreme Series or at the America’s Cup World Series.

We had nine for the first event and 10 for this one, so we are constantly breaking new ground in terms of how the fleet negotiates that first high speed turn.”

Before racing began, I joined Sébastien Rogues’ young French crew on the blue hulled GC32 ‘Team ENGIE’ for five practice runs along that first leg in close company with the other nine teams.

Although it was just practising and not the real thing and although the wind was blowing at no more than

eight knots, we still hurtled airborne towards the turn mark at an eye watering 20 knots.

More than once my heart was in my mouth as I clung on tight to the trampoline in the guest jump seat position - located to the right of the mast, forward of the front crossbeam - as Sébastien span the bows back and forth as he jockeyed for position with the other boats foiling all around us.

“It requires a lot of concentration,” he told me at dinner that evening. “It’s nerve wracking because you put the bows close to the stern of the boat in front and if they drop off the foils you have a split second to react and avoid them.”

Rogues is typical of the new generation of young skippers who have latched on to the nascent GC32 series as a means of making their mark in foiling racing away from

the mind-boggling budgets of the America’s Cup. A GC32 campaign reportedly costs around one million Euro allin, including the boat, crew wages and travel costs. That’s a lot of money, but good value for a sponsor bought into the idea of yacht racing as a good return on investment.

Having worked his way up the traditional French skipper offshore route through Minis and Class 40 campaigns, two years ago Rogues saw the potential of foiling and convinced his sponsor – global energy partner ENGIE – to back him for a GC32 campaign.

He is now in his second season in the class but ultimately the young Frenchman has plans to return to offshore racing.

He hopes to find backers for a revolutionary large foiling multihull to take on a Jules Verne Trophy record attempt over the next few years.

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Even then, one we’d got off up the beat, a major change saw Carlos motoring up the course to notify us of abandonment.

flying fifteen Mallorca A good month’s sailing – great winds and good social activities!

26 June – Hugh Wilson Trophy, Pollensa Firstly, our traditional regatta the Hugh Wilson Trophy, sailed on 26 June was once again a great success. 8 Flying Fifteens took part, with 2 Lasers joining in for the fun and meal. This is a race of three stages: Pollensa – Formentor Bay – Bon Aire (stop for lunch) – Pollensa.

Carlos, our committee, anchored his boat next to the harbour of Pollensa.

Stage one started in winds of force 3 to 4, giving us an exciting race around the island of Formentor. Michael Clough and Susann Spreda in Speedy Gonzales took first, followed

by Dragonfly and Triffid.

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For the next stage to Bonaire we had the wind on the beam.

This favoured the boats that elected to first sail high, then set the spinnaker for the final part. Again Speedy Gonzales took the leg, with Spanish Fly second and Dragonfly third. We then set to the tapas y paella, served by the friendly crew of the harbour restaurant Cocodrilo.

The return to Pollensa was the last race of this day and yet again Speedy Gonzales took the win and and won the trophy. Second in this race and also overall was Spanish Fly with John Leaf and Tim Aisher. Despite being OCS and having to restart, Marco and Michael in Dragonfly held third place.

10 July Practice day – Pollensa With no races scheduled, three of the fleet decided to use the great weather and fair

winds to get in some practice, using various mooring and other buoys for marks. First we had a few practice starts, with Stephen & Hugh in Gekko winning two of the three.

Next, two short races with a quarter mile beat and run.

Stephen and Hugh took the first, from Micahel Beecken in Dragonfly, and John and Francisco in fuego fatuo.

Second race results were the exact reverse.

After packing up the boats, a very pleasant early evening at La Roca, listening to Hustlers (who also play at O’Haras on Fridays). All in all, a great preparation for the following week!

15-17 July – Mallorca Championships Ten boats turned up to contest the Mallorca Championships, with strong breezes promising an exciting first day. Carlos and Diego were faced with

Some time later, we restarted, with the wind now in the northerly quadrant. Michael Clough and Johnny Fullerton, sailing Speedy Gonzalez took first, with a tight battle for second between Scott and Andy in Ffiel Good and John and Stephen in fuego fatuo, the finishing order being the same. Race two saw Speedy Gonzalez again take the win, second and third going to fuego fatuo and Ffiel Good. So finishing day one, Michael had a comfortable lead on 2 points with the next two tied on 5, well ahead of 4th and 5th on 10 and 12 respectively.

Going in to day 2, it was evident that we would again see major wind shifts, and this quickly proved to be so.

Carlos set a course with a one mile beat out towards the entrance to the bay, and was about to start the sequence when we had a major wind shift – backing 90 degrees, and increasing on strength.

To save time, the yellow buoy was moved up into Es Caló, a distance of about 0.7 miles.

With a good 18-20 knots, we all had a good beat up to the mark. However, as we got closer, we saw deep ripples on the water, and from nowhere a 30+ knot gust arrived, flattening those who weren’t ready. Once around the mark, the first part of the run was very fast, with the winds dropping dramatically

REGATTA NEWS halfway down, some boats almost drifting for a time. Ffiel Good won this race, Speedy Gonzalez second and fuego fatuo again third.

The second race of the day was similar, Speedy Gonzalez and Ffiel Good taking the top two places, with Stormtrooper III third. At the end of the day, taking into account the discard, Speedy Gonzalez had 3 points, Ffiel Good 5 and fuego fatuo 8.

The final day gave us a very steady warm breeze from the east, and we got off to a start on schedule. The left, northern side of the course was favoured, as Gekko discovered by staying to the south and losing places following a good start. Down the run, fuego fatuo made a gybe hoist, and took the south side – which gained them a place at the bottom mark.

But not enough, as after the second lap, finishing order was Speedy Gonzalez, Ffiel Good and Stormtrooper III. The final race got off to a good start, with the top five boats all duelling up the beat. At the top mark, Gekko and fuego fatuo had a racing incident, resulting in both retiring – a shame as they had been evenly matched throughout the day. This left the finishing order exactly as the previous two races.

A terrific championships, with good winds, great racing and wonderful company. Our thanks to Carlos and Diego for organising the races, and also some great photos!

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After tallying the points, and adjusting for a discard of second, Speedy Gonzalez had only bullets to count – an impressive five wins! Second

was Ffiel Good with 9 – their discard being their only 3rd place. fuego fatuo completed the podium, despite having to count a 5th place due to the DNF in the final race.

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A Foiling Bonanza on Steamy Lake Garda

time the leaders reached the first mark. It was a long crawl but 40 foiling craft managed to finish the course in the soaring heat.

Foiling Week Garda 2016

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Foiling Week 2016 served up a bonanza of foiling action on Lake Garda from July 5th - 11th. Foiling Week is an annual festival dedicated to all types of foiling boats hosted by Fraglia Vela in Malcesine on the east side of Lake Garda.

The Flying Phantom fleet consisted of 10 teams from 6 nations in the fourth leg of their competitive European circuit. Racing was close throughout but for Tom Phipps and Jon Cook (GBR) scoring 6 bullets in 10 races including one win in the non discardable long distance race. The young British team edged out Benjamin Lamotte and David Fanouillere of France by 6 points. Tom has campaigned for an Olympic place in the Nacra 17 class and is a training partner for GBR’s Rio representatives Ben Saxton and Nicola Groves.

He also intends to enter the race for a place in Tokyo 2020 in what might be by then a foiling Nacra 17. Interestingly another British competitor just missing out on selection in Rio, 49er sailor Rick Peacock also raced in the Flying Phantom class finishing fourth.

The first two days were dedicated to boat tests and trials. Three classes (GC32, Flying Phantom and Moths) held separate regattas over three days of Foiling Week, including the classic long distance race with the entire fleet sailing the same course!

Lake Garda served up hot sunshine with the famous ‘Ora’ southerly overcoming the overnight ‘Pelèr’ northerly during the first two days of competition. (Thurs/Fri) The Garda Classic, a 20-mile long lap of Lake Garda was set on Saturday with a weather mark set off Campione on the west side of the lake, before returning to a leeward mark half way up the lake between Malcesine and Riva del Garda, to a finish off the event host club, Fraglia Vela Malcesine.

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Moths 42 Moths from 10 nations raced in a series of 11 races held on the same course as the Flying Phantoms and Prototypes. As per the Flying Phantoms, the first two days of racing were held in superb foiling conditions with winds ranging from 10 - 16 knots of breeze.

Rob Greenhalgh (GBR) currently ranked 3rd in the world, traded blows with fellow Brit, Dave Hivey throughout 3 days of racing.

If it wasn’t for an 8th place in the non discardable long distance race, Hivey would be head to head with Greenhalgh for the overall win. These two sailors dominated racing finishing well clear of third place overall, the popular local Stefano Rizzi (SUI).

Many Moth sailors used Foiling Week as an opportunity to get used to the waters where the 2017 World Championship will be raced.

Current 470 Silver Olympic medallist Stuart Bithell (GBR) competed in his Moth for the first time at a big fleet regatta. Stu scored a number of single digit results ending the regatta in 10th overall. He recognises that foiling classes will continue to be a major part of the future of sailing and is keen to be part of that future whether it be in a Olympic foiling class or as part of an Americas Cup team or professional foiling multi hull team.

Another former 470 world champion, Nic Asher (GBR) has tried his hand at foiling aiming to get noticed for the skills it requires. Nic finished 11th just behind Stuart. Both sailors are aiming to return for the Moth worlds next year in Malcesine.

GC32 Malcesine Cup Round two of the 2016 GC32

Racing Tour took place on separate courses as part of Foiling Week. The one design fleet expanded to a 10 strong fleet with the majority crewed and skippered by fully professional teams.

After 9 races sailed mainly over the opening two days in glorious Garda conditions, the Swiss Team Tilt helmed

by Arnaud Psarofaghis with ETNZ’s Glenn Ashby calling tactics, just pipped Franck Cammas and Team Norauto by one point. The GC32’s also sailed the long distance race held on Saturday but this was not a points scoring race in the final series. The long distance race was won by Orange Team with the jubilant owner and GC32 founder Laurent Lenne on the tiller.

For a full regatta report see: www.gc32racing.com Prototypes Courses where set for an eclectic mix of prototypes but most of the week was spent on speed runs, trials and just enjoying the opportunity to showcase their wares.

Among the prototypes on show at Foiling Week Garda were a small fleet of S9 catamarans who are gathering pace with small fleets establishing in Italy, the UK and USA. A very impressive A Class DNA F1 cat (carbon copy of the version with which Mischa Heemskerk comprehensively won the

recent A Class worlds).

Two Cherubs from the UK, were quick on the water, one with a single foil and one with twin foils. Also a Quant 23 scow monohull which was fast on the long distance race.

Others included two Voilavion foiling catamarans from France with a windward canting rig, suitable for singlehanded or double handed sailing. A Whisper catamaran and a tri-foiler design which sports two windsurfer type sails on an old tri hull which showed remarkable speed and manoeuvrability.

Four races were arranged for the Prototypes including the long distance race which was won by perennial Foiling Week returner, Graham Eels with his Vampire multihull from the UK. The Vampire was notably quicker this year and took out the long distance race by a margin.

Coaching and boat trials were available on a number of foilers including the Waszp which had 6 brand new boats ready for their first organised regatta.

Andrew McDougall reports on feedback on Waszp trials: “We could not be happier with how the boats performed and the enthusiastic response.

We had 6 boats trialling on the water, mainly sailed by people who had never sailed a foiling boat. We had sailors ranging from 45kg to 125kg (no, we did not get him foiling!). Most were foiling within minutes and the smiles on the faces when they came in was gold.”

“As the week went on and the word got around, more and more people were lining up for a trial. Many GC32, European Moth, Laser and Moth sailors were among those to fly it. The Waszp is now the talk of the town.”

Before the trials, informal racing was organised with

Chris Rashley, Stefano & Gianmarie Ferrighi, Harry Mighell, Francesco Bianchi and Andrew McDougall (AMac). Harry, who has had more time in the Waszp than anyone, won the day with Stefano 2nd and Chris 3rd Foiling Forums Another big element of Foiling Week is the Forum which attracts influential speakers presenting on a whole range of subjects including new foiling classes, equipment, design, safety, coaching and provides a unique opportunity to interact and discuss issues relating to the future of foiling.

There were also a number of trade tents, a photo exhibition and a boat park full of carbon rigs and foils.

A second Foiling Week edition is scheduled to take place in Newport Rhode Island from September 8 - 11th. Newport will hold races including the Moth North-American Championship and the A Class Catamaran Pre-Nationals.

The C Class multihulls and the usual mix of prototypes will be on the water at the famous sailing venue.

Standby for more foiling frolics.

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The Superyacht Cup 2016 The Big Class Day Sail For the first time ever in the bay of Palma de Mallorca eight classic schooners came together for The Big Class Day Sail on Wednesday 22nd June in celebration of 20 years of The Superyacht Cup. The fleet of classic yachts included the magnificent Elena, Eleonora, Naema, Moonbeam IV, Mariette, Kelpie of Falmouth, Shenandoah of Sark and Germania Nova.

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Meet our Classic Yachting Columnist. alicewiddows.com The classic yacht scene has been prominent in Palma de Mallorca the month of July and I have been on the island for these significant occasions. Firstly The Superyacht Cup 22-25 June had a gathering of schooners for The Big Class Day Sail.

Secondly was the muchanticipated arrival in Europe of the 22m Herreshoff NY 50, Spartan on the boat from Newport. Alice Widdows Regatta Management will be taking Spartan around the Mediterranean for her in augural visit to Europe. She will participate in all of the late summer classic yacht regattas: Palma, Mahon, Imperia, Cannes, and St Tropez. It is going to be hard work and good fun for owner, guests and race crew flying in

The amazing spectacle took place as the fleet thundered together across the bay of Palma from Dique del Oest round Isle de Sech. The conditions were perfect for the course; crystal clear skies and consistent breeze gave the gathering spectators a wonderful few hours of viewing from on and off the water. The media were also out in full force to capture this unprecedented display of the largest classic racing yachts on the circuit.

Shenandoah of Sark Wins “Concourse d’Elégance” A “Concourse d’Elégance” prize of a beautiful glass ships decanter and a Magnum of Moët & Chandon was put up and awarded by Alice Widdows Regatta Mgmt.

“I wanted to recognise the herculean effort it has taken the owners, Captains and crews to getting these boats race ready and out on the water. It was a challenging task to pick a winner from this amazing rostrum of large classic yachts. However, one vintage vessel stole the show with her gleaming bright work, decks, detail and well turned out crew, it was Shenandoah of Sark that had the “Je ne sais quoi” factor today”, I said to an extremely jubilant crowd of overly excited classic yacht enthusiasts. “We want to see you all back here for more next year!”

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Russell Potter, Captain of Shenandoah of Sark graciously accepted the prize acknowledging that the owner had flown in especially for this Big Day Sail. A special mention was made to Charlie Wroe, Captain of Mariette for his enthusiasm in bringing all the

big schooners together.

The Yachts That Took Part: Elena, Eleonora, Naema, Moonbeam IV, Mariette, Kelpie of Falmouth, Shenandoah of Sark and Germania Nova.

The timelessly classy 54m Shenandoah is, hands down, one of the most famous and striking of all the classics afloat today. She was built in 1902, has survived two World Wars and has sailed the waters of the Pacific, the Antarctic and the North

Atlantic to name a few. She has raced across oceans and circumnavigated the globe many times. Moreover, she is still in a condition which will enable her to go into the next century as gracefully as she sailed into this one.

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Mariette The 55m Elena was built in 2009 by Factoria Naval de Marin as a meticulously re-built replica of the first Elena, drawn up by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1910, the socalled “Wizard of Bristol”. The owner, Morton Plant, gave him a wonderful design brief: “build me a schooner that can win!” Elena finished in front at most of her early races against the crème de la crème of the American schooner fleet. The new Elena slices through the water with the grace reminiscent of a former era and, as a regular racer, has claimed victories on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Herreshoff designed 55m Eleonora is an exact replica of the schooner Westward, arguably one of the most famous and best-performing racing schooners in the world.

The ultra-fast schooner

Westward claimed first against the likes of Britannia, Lulworth and Meteor II in racing events. Eleonora, steel hulled and wooden masted like her predecessor, was built at the Van der Graaf shipyard, and launched in 2000. Since then, she has triumphed in a number of regattas, like Antigua Sailing Week and Les Voiles de St Tropez. She has raced in the Solent in the Westward Cup and has competed in the Round the Island Race in 2012 with Sir Ben Ainslie co-helming.

The 60m traditional gaffrigged schooner Germania Nova (Cover Shot) was built as a true replica of the classic 1908 racing schooner Germania, using the same hull lines, deck- and sailplans as designed by the acclaimed Max Oertz. The original Germania was built

to kick stern and with a top speed of 19 knots, in one year alone, came first in more than half of the races in which she competed. For the new Germania (although a worldly wise traveller) the Superyacht Cup was her very first outing on a race course.

The 24m gaff schooner Kelpie of Falmouth was designed by Francis Sweisguth and built in Maine in 1929. She was completely restored in 2014 to look good and race hard, which she does! She placed fourth during the 2014 edition of the Pendennis Cup, pipping Mariette and Adix to the schooner class overall.

The 41m two-masted schooner Mariette of 1915 was also designed

by Nathanael Herreshoff, the renowned designer responsible for a whole array

of unbeatable America’s Cup defenders. Although this seasoned sail yacht was built 100 years ago, she not only remains in fine form, but also still races at the top of her game. She scored premium slot at the 2012 Pendennis Cup, and claimed a respectable third place in last year’s Transatlantic Race, ahead of all-carbon racers Rambler and Comanche.

One of the very few entirely original classic gaff cutter yachts remaining today is the lovely 35m Moonbeam IV, built by William Fife & Sons. She was launched in 1920 and went straight on to win the Kings’ Cup in both 1920 and 1923. The famous French single-handed sailor, Eric Tabarly, described her as “the most beautiful yacht ever built”. She has taken everything there is to win: the Vele d’Epoca, the Trophée Bailli de Suffren, Les Voiles d’Antibes, Calanques Classique, Cannes, St. Tropez, Barcelona and Mahon, as well as the PYTA (Prix du Yacht de Tradition l’Année) and, the Big Boats category of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.

Completing this jaw-dropping scene was the 39m schooner Naema helmed by Toby Brand. She is the largest Alfred Mylne design ever built and is a replica of the, at the time, extremely popular charter yacht Panda, built in 1938. Naema was, like Germania Nova, a first timer on the racing circuit and, no doubt, as eager to show off her racing prowess.

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Tempus Fugit Mariette Wins Classic Division Three of these significant schooners, Mariette 41 metre N.G Herreshoff, Germania Nova 60 metre Max Oertz and Naema 42 metre Graafship NL that went on to participate in The Superyacht Cup. A separate class and courses were created especially for this division taking into account the size and manoeuvrability of these majestic yachts. After three days of competitive racing it was the stunning classic Mariette of 1915 that cleanly took first prize from her rivals in Class D. Charlie Wroe, Skipper of Mariette commented: “We’ve had three really good days sailing in the bay, leading up to the first race and it went really well. It was lovely sailing and it is really good to see all the boats out there, powered up and going along. We are really happy.”

Meanwhile in Class C modern classic beauty Tempus Fugit 27.43m Arkin Pruva built and Humpreys Yacht Design had a competitive three days on the water and beat fellow modern classic rivals Heartbeat 24m Hoek Design Truly Classic 78

by Claasen and Gaia 30.62m Spirit 100 to take first in class.

No mean feat as Tempus Fugit was up against regular racing modern superyachts Ganesha and ridiculously fast Sojana.

There was a tight battle between Heartbeat and Gaia, in the middle of the class who eventually drew on points after three races. Heatbeat’s

owner/tactician enthused “The spirit is good, I just love it, its good racing, tight racing and well organized.”

What they lost on the racecourse, Gaia made up in elegance and style with the most colourful spinnaker of the fleet enjoyed by spectators & participants alike.

The Future Kate Branagh, organiser of The Superyacht Cup is encouraged by the turnout of this classic division and expressed a keen desire to grow the class at future Superyacht Cup events.

The overwhelming response from the industry and media confirms that a gathering of large classic yachts under full sail will capture your hearts and imagination. These yachts are sailed, raced and cherished with boundless passion and purpose by dedicated owners. As a yachting community we are duty bound to find a way to support the continued revival, restoration and rebuild of these historic vessels.

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Marstrand Results Day 6 Finals 1. Phil Robertson (NZL), Phill Robertsson Racing - 2 pts 2. Taylor Canfield (ISV), US One - 1 pts Petit Finals

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Robertson Crowned The Million Dollar Champion Phil Robertson has been crowned World Match Racing Champion after beating Taylor Canfield in an epic, high-wind duel today in the Final of the World Match Racing Tour.

The 29-year-old and his Robertson Racing crew also banked US $33,000 for winning in Marstrand, Sweden, plus a World Champion’s bonus of $1,000,000. It’s the largest prize money ever awarded in the sport of sailing, but Robertson’s whoops of joy and celebration were more about winning the title of Match Racing World Champion. “It’s a dream come true and the goal we’ve been striving for since 2009,” he told the crowd that he just done his best to drench with champagne. “ To do it here in Marstrand, I couldn’t think of a better place. Thank you all for watching, I hope it was

entertaining because we sure had fun.”

There were so many twists and turns to the Final.

Robertson was fast out of the blocks in the gusty wind which was bulleting through the fjord at up to 25 knots, with a nasty lumpy chop making it very difficult to maintain the speed on the light, 500kg M32 catamarans through the tacks.

Canfield was handicapped by losing his tactician and mainsheet man, Chris Main, who took himself off the boat this morning due to a long-term shoulder injury flaring up.

With reigning World Champion Williams knocked out in the Quarter Finals, Canfield was able to bring in GAC Pindar crewman Garth Ellingham as Main’s stand-in.

Able replacement though Ellingham was, getting the coordination and teamwork right on the M32 at this level requires split-second timing and telepathy between the crew, and US One looked

1. Matt Jerwood (AUS), Redline Racing - 2 pts 2. Chris Steele (NZL), 36 Below Racing - 0 pts

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Having made his debut as a rookie onboard ABN AMRO TWO in 2005-06, he returned to the world’s toughest offshore race to join Team Vestas Wind for the final two legs of the 2014-15 edition.

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REGATTA NEWS Triumphant in Fizzing Finale 52 Super Series Audi Settimana delle Bocche at Porto Cervo Quantum Racing won the Audi Settimana delle Bocche Regatta, the second event of the 2016 52 Super Series, out sailing Niklas Zennström’s Rán Racing on a breezy final day of racing on the Costa Smeralda.

When Zennström’s team faltered on the penultimate windward-leeward of the nine-race series, dropping a ninth into an otherwise impressive second half of the event, Quantum Racing’s stock stayed up, retaining their same solid, reliable consistency.

The team lead by ownerdriver Doug DeVos took away two third places from the last pair of races to win by six points overall. In so doing they also extend their lead for the season-long 2016 52 Super Series championship to 29 pts over Rán Racing.

The Mistral piped up to 25kts for a fizzing Porto Cervo finale, the TP52’s stretching their legs of over 20kts downwind.

The strongest breeze of the season so far penetrated any weaknesses in crew work or mechanicals.

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Azzurra escaped with third place overall from their home waters regatta despite having to retire from the last race when a pin in their hydraulic forestay system failed. And after a second place in the

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first race of the day Provezza’s momentum was halted by a main halyard failure, though they repaired and sailed for their 10pts.

Wins were shared on the final day between Tony Langley’s Gladiator and Zennström’s Rán Racing, both winning by a decent margin on the best day of racing so far this season.

Gladiator stepped clear of the scrapping at the first mark to sail away down the first run, while Rán Racing similarly were always ahead of the tussle between Andy Soriano’s Alegre and Quantum Racing.

As has often been the case with previous Quantum Racing regatta wins, and this is their second of the 52 Super Series season, their powers of recovery are probably more valuable than their race win. When they were over the start line in Race 7 and re-started last, at least 30 seconds behind the last boat, then rounded the top mark in tenth, they pulled back to fourth by the finish line. But it is their tight, percentage sailing and light winds speed which is winning them regattas. It was noticeable in the stronger breezes of the last day that Vrolijk designs were first and second in the first race and won the last race.

Owner-driver Doug DeVos enthuses and inspires his team to perform to the highest level. Not having steered the Quantum Racing since January – July if you are considering the 52 Super Series events – there was a shaky first race ninth, but from there the team hit their stride as usual – Ed Baird as strategist complementing tactician Terry Hutchinson.

And once more the points in the middle third of the table are incredibly tight. Azzurra and Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon finish on the same points, 54, Provezza one point behind on 55, and Alegre and Marco Serafini’s XIO both on 59 and Gladiator on 60. Rán Racing step up from seventh

in Scarlino to finish second and now lie second overall on the circuit standings.

Audi Settimana delle Bocche final standings: 1. Quantum Racing, USA (Doug DeVos USA) (9,1,3,6,1,1,4,3,3) 31pts 2. Rán Racing, SWE (Niklas Zennström SWE) (2,6,10,2,2,4,1,9,1) 37pts 3. Azzurra, ITA (Pablo/ Alberto Roemmers ARG) (8,4,1,4,6,7,5,6,DNF13) 54pts 4. Platoon, GER (Harm MüllerSpreer GER) (7,2,7,9,9,3,3,8,6) 54pts 5. Provezza, TUR (Ergin Imre TUR) (3,3,11,1,8,6,11,2,10) 55pts 6. Alegre, GBR (Andres Soriano USA) (10,5,9,5,DNF,2,6,7,2) 59pts 7. Xio/Hurakan, ITA (Guiseppe Parodi ITA) (6 DNS,2,7,5,8,9,4,5) 59pts 8. Gladiator, GBR (Tony Langley GBR) (5,8,4,8,11,9,7,1,7) 60pts 9. Bronenosec, RUS (Vladimir Liubomirov RUS) (1,11,8,3,4,10,12,10,4) 63pts 10. Sled, USA (Takashi Okura JPN) (11,7,6,10,3,5,8,5,9) 64pts 11. Sorcha GBR (Peter Harrison GBR) (4,9,12,11,7,11,2,11,8) 75pts 12. Paprec FRA (Jean-Luc Petithuguenin FRA) 12,10,5,12,10,12,10,RDG, RDG) 91.2pts 52 Super Series Overall Standings after 2 regattas: 1. Quantum Racing, 54 pts 2. Rán Racing, 83 pts 3. Alegre, 88 pts 4. Platoon, 89 pts 5. Azzurra, 99 pts 6. Provezza, 103 pts 7. Sled, 104 pts 8. Bronenosec, 109 pts 9. Xio/Hurakan, 122 pts 10. Gladiator, 133 pts 11. Sorcha 171 pts 12. Paprec 172.2 pts

REGATTA NEWS After a non-scoring transition to Guangzhou, China where an in-port race and full set of stopover activities will be held, the ocean racing will resume from Hong Kong to Auckland, New Zealand.

The fleet will then head back through the Southern Ocean, around the most famous landmark of them all, Cape Horn, and up through the Atlantic Ocean to the southern Brazilian city of Itajaí

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The winner would still get the lion’s share - $400,000 went to Robertson - but every team received enough money to help ensure their presence for the 2016/17 season. It was an unprecedented response to a history-making sum of prize money, and Robertson was all smiles when he explained it on stage. “Hakan Svensson invested a lot of money so that all of us could be part of this new era in the World Match Racing Tour, and with everyone getting a real piece of the pie, we’re investing it back into the Tour so we can be sure the next season is as fantastic as 2016 was. Here’s to next year in Marstrand!”

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Phil Robertson and his crew of Stu Dodson, Will Tiller and James Wierzbowski had won $33,000 for winning Marstrand and a World Champions’ bonus of $1,000,000. For a group of sailors that have been paying their way around the world this past season, with no funding from a sponsor, a million dollars is a lifechanging sum.

Yet in a prepared statement at the “Million Dollar Dinner” prizegiving banquet, Robertson had one final shock to deliver to the Tour: “Every one of the 20 skippers signed an agreement before the event, where whoever won the million would share it with the rest of the fleet,” said the

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Featuring almost three times as much Southern Ocean sailing as the previous edition, the Volvo Ocean Race 201718 will be contested over the longest distance in race history at around 45,000 nautical miles (nm), crossing four oceans and taking in 11 major cities on five continents.

The 43-year-old race around the world will start from Alicante in late 2017 with a 700nm sprint to Lisbon, Portugal that will provide the first test of the form guide.

From the Portuguese capital, the fleet will plunge south towards Cape Town, South Africa, before an epic few weeks racing through the Southern Ocean and then back north across the equator to Hong Kong SAR, China in what will be one of the longest legs in Race history.

From there, as in the last edition, the boats will head back in to the northern hemisphere to the Eastern Seaboard of the USA, Newport, Rhode Island, before a blast across the North Atlantic on the blue riband transatlantic leg, which will see them make a first return to British shores in 12 years.

The fleet will arrive in Cardiff, capital city of Wales, in May 2018, before beating its way around the top of the British Isles on a short but potentially brutal leg to the penultimate stopover in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 2017-18 race will end with a grand finale into The Hague, Netherlands.

The total distance of the racetrack is longer than in any of the 12 previous editions of an event which was born as The Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973.

But while the teams will sail more nautical miles than ever before, the race itself is scheduled to be one month shorter than in most of the last 12 editions.

THE APPRENTICE

Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com The Apprentice Episode Sixteen – Furniture Removals Four sofas, one bunk bed, two sideboards, three tables, two clothes rails, four bedside cabinets, one carpet, one roller blind, eight shelves, one chest of drawers, one chair, two wardrobes, five single beds, seven paintings, three cushions and 20 bags of assorted household paraphernalia. This, my friends, is what I lifted and shifted across the Island of Mallorca last week. I feel exhausted at the very memory.

Allen Graham Foundation teed me up with an in-at-thedeep-end apprenticeship as a white van dame performing furniture removals for their two charity shops – one in Puerto Pollensa and the other in Cas Català near Palma.

Basically, kind people offer their second-hand furniture, we collect it and take it to one of the shops, they sell it to other kind people, and we deliver it to their homes. How utopian. If only it felt as easy as it sounded.

(impossible, thank heavens for Larry Page, Sergey Brin and the late great Steve Jobs) but you also have to be able to manoeuvre a Citroën Jumper around them. This is fine on the Via Cintura. This is not fine in the teeny tiny one-way streets of Pollensa Old Town, nor is it fine in the trafficclogged back streets of Palma.

I am a girl, I find it hard to judge distances, I need rear parking sensors. On these occasions I felt like passing the keys to a responsible adult.

Two. The furniture. Yes yes, I know that ‘furniture’ is an obvious prerequisite for the task of ‘furniture removals’, but while I thought I had it sussed, I didn’t. I can lift a reasonable amount, I lift weights four times a week, I have muscles, but strength is no substitute for bulk or technique – I lack in both departments. In fact I am so slim I have to run around in the shower to get wet. I and my two charges (delightful Saliou (21) from Senegal and Dombeya (20) from Mali, both Allen Graham Foundation protégés) were defeated on two occasions. The first was reassembling an IKEA bunk bed with desk, without instructions. They are hard enough with instructions.

The second was repositioning a three-door solid-wood wardrobe from first floor to van. I let the side down and we could barely lift, let alone shift. In the end I resorted to the rather trashy measure

of flirting with two nearby builders. They immediately dazzled us with technique, taking doors off hinges, shelves out of runners, and dancing it elegantly down the stairway. A moving master class.

Three. The floors. It seems that the higher in an apartment block one lives, and the fewer lifts one has access to, the more charitable you are with your possessions.

Two sofas – third floor no lift.

Seven items ranging from TV cabinets to a carpet – sixth floor no lift. One wardrobe – third floor no lift. You get the idea. Which brings me neatly to number four...

Four. The sweat. Lifting in 30-degree-plus heat and leaving the van parked in direct sunlight is a perfect storm for perspiration. Rivers of it flowed down my back.

Unpleasant, but true. At the end of the day I didn’t know whether to wash my clothes or burn them.

So, has the Apprenticeship spurred me on to be a fulltime van driver for Allen Graham Foundation? No. (“Thank goodness!” I hear them cry.) Has it inspired me to look at other ways to support the charity? Yes.

Tournament which raised a record 10,000 euros this year, others might not be. So let me explain. The Allen Graham Foundation has been helping children in care in Mallorca since 1992. It provides items for the Island’s 29 state- churchand charity-run residential homes (for youngsters of all nationalities aged 3 – 18) as well as managing its own apartment in Palma for over 18s with nowhere to go. The Foundation helps these young adults go through university, pass their driving test, find work, manage their finances and lead an independent life, leaving the suffering of the past behind.

I think my first task is to put my marketing head on and help fundraise for the 300 Christmas presents they buy each year for the 300 children in care on the Island – a 10,000-euro-plus commitment. Then I might even try to get them a new van with rear parking sensors.

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Some of you may already be familiar with the charity, maybe played in M/Y Angara’s annual Baby Jesus Xmas Classic Charity Golf

Having recently spent 17 days at the wheel of a VW Transporter van in the UK, house clearing for a late family member, I was revved up for white van dame part deux. But there were four things I hadn’t anticipated.

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New Features Planned For Barcelona Show The 2016 Barcelona International Boat Show returns to Port Vell in October for another five-day run – this time with a host of new features designed to kick-start the Spanish nautical sector.

The event, which runs from October 12-16 on the Espana and La Fusta quays in Port Vell, will feature an extensive programme of activities that are designed to drive the Spanish market forward, with particular emphasis on entrepreneurs in the nautical world.

According to Spanish marine industry association ANEN, new-boat registrations have slowed this season, but are still up by around 3.7% compared to this time last year, and by 11.5% in the rental market.

“This season, the growth in registrations has slowed down compared to the last three years, though we are noticing that the change in business models and the creation of new companies in the sector – more geared towards providing services and incorporating new management technologies – is moving forward,” says Carlos Sanlorenzo, ANEN’s

secretary general.

One of the show’s new features, held in collaboration with ANEN, is the 1st Seminar for Nautical Entrepreneurs.

The session will take place on Thursday, October 13 in the Espai del Mar, one of the show’s themed areas. During the event, entrepreneurs and representatives from the start-up sector will give demonstrations and present their projects to potential investors and marine firms.

There will also be talks by successful entrepreneurs and networking sessions.

Another new feature, also held in the Espai del Mar, will be a round table on the subject of nautical sports. Organised by the Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers of Spain, the session will involve talks by boat designers, crews and other participants involved in nautical competitions. It will be held on Friday, October 14, and forms part of the 55th Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry.

The Espai del Mar will also be hosting presentations on regattas, trophies and awards, as well as debates and conferences on the marine environment and all aspects of sailing.

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MitBcn MitBcn Shipyard is a company who specializes in the maintenance and refit of vessels up to 45 meters in length. MitBcn has modern facilities, excellent professionals of all specialties, machinery, workshops and surface in m2 esplanade largest in Catalonia.

The company, is now located on the Catalan coast and a few miles from Barcelona (Premià de Mar).

To do this, they have 12,000 m2 hard standing area, waiting dock 70m, pit 8,05m wide and 4,50m draft and a crane / travel-lift of 150 TN. These facilities, its staff and its location in Barcelona makes it one of the best places in the Western Mediterranean for the realization of any project to repair or refit any yacht.

The ideal length of yacht is from 25 to 35 meters. While one of the major projects of this company is a Heesen (37 meters), which made a complete refit and also a (43 meters) yacht which it has made a considerable refit.

Given its large displacement, all work was carried out afloat.

The project included the complete hull paint, teak deck change, engines, pipes, and review of systems,

electronics and various structural modifications. In short, a global project that has required the participation of various experts in mechanics, painting, carpentry, boiler, pipe, engineering, etc. . . .

An interesting fact is that following this project, MIT BCN is receiving enquiries from other boats of a similar size to set its base in Premià after the summer season, to spend the winter in the Marina and develop their projects there.

MIT BCN has a team, means and facilities dedicated exclusively to yachts, in collaboration with the most reputable manufacturers.

They have hangars for storage, cribs for stranding and engineers in the repair and maintenance of all systems.

Ready for the future Marina Port Premià is in the process of development and expansion, and has recently been completed dredged by the entrance and the main dock, allowing the entry of vessels with deep drafts of up to 4.5 meters, and have also begun work on remodelling of the area of hardstanding, including the seaway, new shopping areas, parking and new access to Premià de Mar. Finally, note that MiTBcn, with its location in Premià de Mar, a few 8 miles from downtown Barcelona, with a competitive pricing policy, good quality and high service levels are the best combination to attract new refit projects.

AROUND THE REGIONS BARCELONA

Your Winter Destination: Barcelona Choosing a Winter Destination isn’t Easy but You Won´t Regret Making Oneocean Port Vell Your 2016/2017 Winter Port What Makes Us Different?

OneOcean Port Vell is in the very center of Barcelona.

Escape and discover a City with fun people; a vibrant cultural and social scene; amazing tapas bars and restaurants; sandy beaches, and sun 320 days a year!

Going on leave?

OneOcean Port Vell is just a 20-minute taxi ride from Barcelona’s international airport. Direct flights to: USA, Middle East, most cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.

Want to host a BBQ with your crew and neighboring yachts?

We have a fabulous Crew Lounge with a 90sqm terrace on the water. We provide the BBQ , you bring the food and friends. We also hold monthly, themed crew parties!

Want to keep fit?

Work out in our state of

the art gym. Enjoy free gym membership for all superyacht crew and Captains. For those of you wishing to go the extra mile, we have an in-house personal trainer who will help you reach your goal. If you fancy some pampering then treat yourself to a massage, facial or haircut at our OneOcean Wellness centre.

How will you spend your weekends?

Jump in a car and discover Cataluña, Spain and the Pyrenees for a ski weekend.

Our concierge team will keep you informed of what is happening in the city.

Need to do some refit works?

We are right next to MB92 Shipyard and Pinmar supplies.

You can also do additional works under TPA within the marina.

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It is like learning how to ride a bike; it takes you a few minutes to find the balance but after you have the feeling you get yourself up in the air.

Deckers Barcelona

It depends on the company but sometimes they gather 3 to 6 people for each 20 min. but you can also book only just for yourself. Honestly for the first time 20-30 min are more than enough. But for all sport freaks. You go for it!

Flyboarding in Barcelona I know on daily basis you are already surrounded by a lot of water, but it is for sure a fun and thing to do!

Last year it was my first time that I did it and of course my first time was not best but it gave me so much energy.

Well it cost some energy as well, but yeah I did it FLYBOARDING: Do you see the panic in my eyes‌ All unnecessary!

It maybe still a new kind sport, a revolutionary one and it involves riding a board, that allows you to fly above the water, but everyone can do it, it does not matter if you are 16 or 66.

They will teach you some tips and tricks. For sure you will do the dolphin. And of course safety comes first The propulsion of the flyboard is controlled by a certified professional, and your body is protected with helmet, wetsuit and lifejacket.

For you left to enjoy the feeling of feeling above the water!

Places to go to in Barcelona area, any day of the week, you find online; Flyboarding Barcelona

ANTIBES AROUND THE REGIONS more formal by wearing shift dresses and changing scarfs every night to add colour to the uniform.

Engel & Volkers Yachting Opens Antibes 0ffice German yacht brokerage and charter firm Engel & Völkers Yachting has expanded its presence on the French Riviera with the opening of a new shop in Antibes.

Commercial Real Estate and Aviation. The group operates in more than 700 locations worldwide and is said to be planning further expansion.

Located on the Avenue de la Libération, close to the port, the Antibes Yachting Shop offers brokerage and charter services, as well as new-build and refit management.

“Port Vauban in Antibes is the largest harbour in the Mediterranean, and an important yachting hotspot,” says Anissa Mediouni, CEO of Engel & Völkers Yachting.

Engel & Völkers is also reporting growing interest in yachting, especially in Europe and the US. “The charter segment is set to be particularly important for the future development of the superyacht industry overall,” Mediouni adds. “There was record demand for superyachts last year, and the trend for 2016 is also looking extremely promising.”

In the broker segment, Engel & Völkers Yachting says it is forecasting a slight rise in prices for new yachts.

Yachting is one of four business divisions of Engel & Völkers. Others include Residential Real Estate,

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Deckers Antibes This month we’ve had a chat with our wonderful agent Susie from Sea Emporium.

We’ve been working closely with Susie for the last few of years & have always been impressed by Sea Emporiums high quality interior products & fantastic attention to detail.

When did you start working in Yachting & what was your position on board? I started in 2004 and my first position on board was as a stew/ cook.

After two years I became a Chief Stewardess until I left yachting in 2013.

What were your thoughts on uniform when you were working onboard? What products did you like wearing?

Which ones did you dislike?!

I always found this was one of the most challenging tasks to organize for the crew, as I was always up against the problem with styles being discontinued. Also with crew changing so frequently, we always had to have a wide range onboard to cover all shapes and sizes. When I started in the industry there was not a lot of choice available and if you ever wanted to find something different we would end up shopping on the high street and often discovered that these items never held up that long after frequent washing.

We also had the problem of items being discontinued and found it difficult to find a variety of sizes. I love the way stewardesses have so much more choice now and each yacht can have their own personalized look.

I loved wearing comfortable and flattering skorts that were easy to work in and still looked good. In the evening we would normally try to look

How did you come up with the idea for Sea Emporium? After setting up several New Builds and being responsible for all the interior outfitting, I saw a niche in the market to support Chief Stewardesses with the build process and purchasing decisions. After a long time researching top suppliers, forming relationships and a lot of hard work, I was ready to start the company. We are now successfully in our fourth year of business and steadily growing bigger each year.

Do you feel uniform is an important part of Sea Emporiums marketing Strategy? Absolutely. It is so important for us to look and feel good and as our uniform reflects our company it needs to be the best and stand out from the crowd at the events we attend. As a company with exceptionally high standards of quality, we seek to reflect this in all areas, especially in the presentation of our employees.

What products would you like to see more of? I love to see people coming up with new ideas and the constant changes in crew uniform.

Maybe more accessories for the ladies is something that could be developed further.

What is your most memorable moment in Yachting?

Probably sailing in Ireland.

After so many years of chartering in beautiful and exotic places around the world, I was pleasantly surprised with the scenery of my home country. It was only after sailing here that I realised how much beauty was on my own doorstep, where I was totally blown away with the dramatic coastline and unspoilt nature.

We even got lucky with the weather, so that was a plus.

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AROUND THE REGIONS IBIZA

The Hottest Places to Go in Ibiza this August A new wave of night time entertainment has slowly swept through Ibiza since the arrival of Lio on the Balearic skyline. It’s no longer simply about the world’s best DJs; we want entertainment, glitz and glamour, the best service and impeccable cuisine. As the August temperature rises you can enjoy the headiest of atmospheres in exclusive locations as the elite party people touch down. Here we shine the spotlight on the venues that are changing everything in Ibiza this year.

STK Ibiza STK’s sizzling concept restaurant has hit Ibiza’s hedonistic shores and settled into its home at Ibiza Corsa Hotel and Spa in Marina Botafoch, with their infectious high energy, high end dining experience. Since opening in 78

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July STK Ibiza has seen heads nodding and feet tapping until you’re dancing with the beautiful stranger from the next table. The restaurant was designed with fluid movement and making friends in mind, so go and see if the super chic surroundings get your taste buds tingling.

Exquisite delights from chef Barry Vera are light enough to let loose on the dance floor yet fuel you for a good few hours, with only the finest USDA approved cuts (United States Department of Agriculture) gracing your plate. The tasty summer program includes the brilliantly named OldsCool on Mondays, TRIBhE on Tuesdays broadcasting on Ibiza Global Radio and undoubtedly the most sensual supper can be savoured every Wednesday at Latin Roomba.

Boogie in Wonderland at Heart Ibiza Boogie in Wonderland is the hippest Friday night ticket at HEART Ibiza this year, with disco vibes to make your afro stand on end. Step back in time to 70s and 80s inspired sounds as you imbibe the addictive cocktail of art, fashion and music. Like Andy Warhol’s loft parties you’ll see beautiful people casually competing on the dancefloor, bathed in a sublime neon glow.Expect high powered and big shoulder padded performances from an incredible array of performance artists, dancing on the ceiling in spectacular aerial shows.

The classic 80s band Imagination featuring Errol Brown has passed through with new versions of their dancefloor classics, with more performances from worldwide entertainer Recardo

Patrick and some serious special guests in August.

As the lead singer of Sweet Sensation, Recardo has the disco credentials required to get the party started. HEART Ibiza is where the artistic creativity of Cirque du Soleil meets global cuisine from Ferran and Albert Adrià – you’ll love the street food and roof party vibes on the Terrace, or book dinner at The Supper Club before boogying in wonderland.

Woomoon at Cova Santa Every Wednesday Woomoon takes you on a magical journey as dusk falls and the tempo rises on the split level terraces of Cova Santa, with country views and open air vibes in the true spirit of Ibiza.

With electronic beats and live sounds, performance artists weave through the crowds and hang down by their hair in jaw dropping aerial spectacles

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in Ibiza artists are exhibiting especially made artworks and painting live through the night at Open Boulev-Art. Woomoon is all about spreading the love with art, theatre & interactive experiences to make some special Ibiza memories. You can drop off your little ones at the kids area and go for a treatment in the healing zone, or enjoy some healthy drinks & food. After midnight it’s time to go underground to the club, for warehouse vibes and blinding techno.

August’s line-up includes NU, Bedouin, Lum, Nicola Cruz, Yokoo, Stavroz, Chancha via Circuito, Hrach, Rampue, Sabo, Goldcap, Audiofly and Behrouz so if you can’t go, make sure to listen on Ibiza Sonica.

Avenue Ibiza Avenue Ibiza is a luxury concept restaurant combining

fabulous food with music, art and some delicious live shows.

But this party restaurant has a twist; a certain je ne sais quoi that comes from bringing a little piece of France to mix with the Mediterranean Ibiza vibes and the sophistication of Marina Botafoch.

It’s the epitome of all things French and as such has elegant white and silver interiors that set the scene as being uber chic. Art of Philippe Shangti completes the look; that’s if you can take your eyes off the dancers who have more than a little sauce to accompany your dinner.

High end dining combines French and Asian cuisine in a medley of rich flavours that surprise your senses, plus sweet platters of sushi that have been given a makeover.

At midnight, French and local DJs take charge for the rest of the night. It’s fun, flirty and just a little bit naughty; from Follie Berger flamenco girls to

thing high PVC boots; it’s all done in the best possible taste.

Summer is now in full swing and these are the hot spots for the best parties this August.

Best Club Nights: • Jamie Jones Paradise at DC 10 , Wednesdays • Bob Sinclair Pure Pacha, Saturdays • David Guetta at Ushuaia, Mondays • Acid Sundays at Heart Ibiza

Best Beach Clubs: • Blue Marlin Beach Club • Nassau Beach Club • Cotton Beach Club

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Morocco Yacht Rally Record Number of Yachts Take Part in the 2016 Ocean Village/Boatshed Gibraltar Morocco Yacht Rally.

next year is invited to come along to see a slideshow of the event’s highlights and meet this year’s participants.

Forty-eight yachts including the star of the show, HMS Scimitar, took part in the annual yacht rally to Morocco in aid of the Gibraltar Red Cross. HMS Scimitar was there to provide SAR cover for the yachts. Their services were thankfully not needed but their presence at Marina Smir was hugely appreciated by the participants and the Moroccan public who were pleased to see the unusual sight of a British warship at Smir.

The rally started at 13:00 on Friday with sailing yachts getting a 5 minute head start on the power yachts. The sight of the motor yachts accelerating through the sailing fleet provided some great photo opportunities.

The first yachts into Marina Smir arrived barely an hour after the start. The sailing yachts came in during a 4 to 6 hour window after the start.

This rally is not a real race because there is even a prize for for the last yacht in!

Still there is a friendly competitive spirit.

The amount raised for the charity has exceeded the organisers’ target. The amount will be announced at the “After Party” that will be held at the Waterfront at Queensway Quay Marina on the evening of the 21st July.

Anyone interested in coming

By sunset most yachts were safely tied up with some yachts having to raft up to accommodate the record number of boats. After some initial gremlins getting shore power connections all the participants got together on the hammerhead to enjoy

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a few bottles of well earned cava. This reception was an opportunity for meet and greet (sometimes for the first time).

Saturday morning saw the crews disappearing to explore the local beaches or the exciting souk in Tetouan.

Some even ventured up into the Rif mountains to the “blue town” of Chefchaouen. By mid-afternoon they trickled back loaded down with watermelons, local delicacies and the unavoidable carpets and slippers. It was then time to prepare for the highlight of the event, the fancy dress party, prize giving, raffle results and auction.

The fancy dress party is an opportunity to give free rein to participants, creativity.

They did not disappoint as witnessed by the hilarious and elaborate costumes that emerged from the berthed boats. such was the eccentricity of the whole thing that members of the Moroccan public were left agog. Some had the presence of mind to ask for “selfies” with the fancy dress characters. The fancy dress party is sponsored by GibOil, a stalwart supporter of the event over the past three years. The organisers are hugely grateful to GibOil and all the other sponsors who make this event so successful not just in terms of the fun for the participants but for the huge amounts that are raised for the Red Cross over a single weekend.

On Sunday morning the crews drifted back across the Straits with some putting into Ceuta for another night and a slightly different experience.

Sailing conditions were light but the 10 knots of wind allowed most yachts to push home at 5 to 7 knots. The flat sea provided ideal conditions for spotting turtles, dolphins, pilot whales and voracious tuna feeding close to the surface.

This year the rally reached new heights in terms of participation and funds raised.

There are not many marinas that can accommodate 50 additional yachts over a weekend. Marina Smir may be reaching its limit so the organisers plan to explore the possibility of using the new marina at Tanger that should open before the end of 2016.

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Gibraltar on Brexit The recently set up Gibraltar Yachting Business Development Association (GYBDA) held a meeting after the referendum to discuss the possible impact of the Brexit decision on the territory’s leisure marine sector.

Gibraltar was unique within the Brexit referendum, as it was the only one of 14 British Overseas Territories that participated in the vote. Ironically, it claimed the largest of all the Remain voters with 96% being in favour.

The GYBDA was launched in mid-March this year to represent and promote yachting activities in Gibraltar.

Mark Lincoln of World Marine Service, and a key player in setting up the association, told IBI: “We had a meeting yesterday to discuss the impact of the Brexit vote, but with it still being early we could not decide on any effects at this stage.

“The impact on yachting would be limited because while Gibraltar is part of the EU, it is outside of the EU for Customs, Taxation and VAT,

which represent a lot of what we do in the yachting sector,” he added. “We will monitor the situation as it develops.”

As to the GYBDA, Lincoln told IBI that the association now has around 30 members. “Our main activity centres on how we can improve yachting in Gibraltar. There was a major boost with the opening of a small boat marina which offers some 450m (1,478ft) of berthing on its breakwater.”

Other developments in Gibraltar include a new 10-berth superyacht facility at Ocean Village Marina that is still in the planning process, and the building of a new superyacht marina on the east side of the Rock. The latter is part of the £1.1bn Blue Water project, which is the largest inward development scheme ever in Gibraltar.

The developers, Camoren Holdings, previously stated that the marina, able to take superyachts up to 150m (493ft) or more, will be ready in 2018. The contract on the project was signed in March this year, but an initial £83m deposit to buy the site is understood by IBI to still be unpaid.

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Fairline Menorca Menorca is a small island and Mahon is a large port and so investing in billboard advertising along the short route from the airport to the harbourside can have a big impact. This is the method Chris Reeve, MD of Fairline Menorca chose to announce to the local community that Fairline is back in business.

In January 2016 two Britishbased Russian businessmen bought the assets of Fairline Boats after it was placed into administration by Wessex Bristol. Alexander Volov and Igor Gyanenko paid for just the assets, which included the Fairline brand, the manufacturing rights, the tooling, inventory and the

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freehold to just one of the three manufacturing plants in Oundle. The deal did not include the new office block built in 2008 or any of the employees, debts or liabilities.

They quickly put in place the new MD Russell Currie with his 30 years of experience as the boss of Fairline North Mallorca.

The relationship between Chris Reeve and Russell Currie goes back to 2003, starting from the time when Menorca was a sub dealer of the North Mallorca office.

Fairline Menorca became independent in 2010 but they have continued to work closely together. Following the purchase by the new owners, Chris flew to the UK to attend a 2-day conference at the Shard and he also visited the factory with Russell. He describes it as an eerie experience visiting the facility, empty of any workers.

However, the new MD soon got to work putting the company back into working

order and by July there were already more than 130 employees, most of them working on the factory floor.

New Designs The next announcement from Russell Currie was that the company had appointed a new Italian designer, Alberto Mancini, to inject fresh excitement and innovation into its range. Meanwhile dutch naval architect Vripack was appointed to take charge of the underwater hull shape and engineering. This has resulted in the first new model, the Targa 62, with creatively designed new windows and a sleek profile.

Chris explains however that Fairline will continue to put craftsmanship before fanatical trends. They are committed to maintaining their long heritage of building extraordinary boats. They do not plan to try and compete on numbers with the large production runs of Princess and Ferretti which

manufacture 200-300 boats per year. They plan to stay in the middle ground and use a mixture of new design and technologies while reverting to more traditional handcrafted techniques.

The manner in which the company was sold has put them into a competitive position with fewer overheads allowing them to be flexible, with quick response to changes in the market. Chris is looking forward to being able to offer his many loyal customers the new models.

At this year’s boat show they will exhibit the new Targa 53 and at Southampton 2017 the 62 GTO will be unveiled for the first time. The Squadron 78 line will soon be up and running and in 2017 the company expects to produce around 50 boats, rising to 100 by 2019.

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Andrew Azzopardi General Manager No12 Fine Wines and Provisions

Malta ‘A Place Where Celebrities Are Hiding’ Not too long ago, Malta was synonymous with the British tourist walking quietly along the seaside promenade reminiscing the good old days when their parents and grand-parents used to visit the island. After all, it was a quiet island tucked away in the southern-most part of the Mediterranean. Fast forward to today and Malta is booming. Business has flourished and tourism is thriving such that the local National Statistics (NSO) stated an 11% increase in tourism over 2015 within the first four months.

However, some things have not changed - Malta has remained a spot where celebrities love to chill-out and hide. A place where the people aren’t star-struck, and celebrities are often spotted relaxing or chilling out with the local folk.

Oasis frontman, Liam Gallagher was caught only a few months ago, sitting in a popular pub with a couple of locals in the capital Valletta.

Mr Gallagher and a group of youngsters, after a couple of pints, started singing the classic 1995 hit ‘Wonderwall’.

Apparently the episode was purely coincidental. Liam Gallagher made friends with a few of the locals drinking at

the same pub and before they knew it, they were brought out a guitar and started singing together. One of the locals explained ‘Is this really happening? Am I really singing Wonderwall with Liam Gallagher?”

Before starting the wine Provisioning company ‘No12 Fine Wines’, I was entrusted in organising a luxury event for a high net worth individual and had planned to bring over one of the hottest girl bands of the time, the ‘Pussycat dolls’.

My biggest worry was that the word would spread, and I would have to deal with media and hundreds of fans upon arrival of the group at the airport. When I turned up at the airport, I couldn’t have been more wrong. It’s true there were hundreds of fans with placards, but they were directed at one of the local footballers who was arriving at the same time, after having scored a hat-trick against Manchester United. Suffice to say, the Pussycat dolls walked through the raving crowd without a sweat – I’m not sure they were amused, surprised or disappointed, but their reactions where priceless.

However, there is an island even less star struck then Malta. As Brad and Angelina found out in 2015, the perfect getaway and hiding place from Paparazzi is Gozo, Malta’s sister island. When filming their latest film ‘By the sea’, Brad Pitt would often sneak up to ‘Ta Rosina’

snack bar in Sannat for a quiet drink and a sandwich.

He was always welcomed and taken care of by the lovely Rosina herself, but it had to be his wife Angelina, who accompanied him a few weeks later, to explain to Rosina who he is and that he is one of Hollywood’s most famous actors. In true Gozitan style, Rosina did blush and admitted he was a very charming & handsome man. I still wonder though, if Mr Pitt had ever bumped into the famous comedian Billy Connolly, who is also a regular at the charming snack Bar. Unlike Mr Pitt, other celebrities prefer showing off their whereabouts, even if it causes a bit of stir, like rapper Wiz Khalifa who posted a photo of himself smoking a joint at the Blue

Lagoon in Comino. Mr Khalifa was spotted on a luxurious superyacht, hopping from bay-to-bay, before performing at the Isle of MTV concert in June.

With so many celebrities concentrated on such a small island, you’re bound to bump into one of them, like I did a few years ago when I literally bumped into Jon Bon Jovi whilst shopping in downtown St Julian’s – I must admit, I said sorry and continued on my way, only to realise a few minutes later the guy I nearly knocked over was in fact Mr Bon Jovi.

I suggest that next time you’re walking along the streets of Sliema or St Julian’s in Malta, do keep an eye out for those pesky undercover celebritiesthey’re hiding everywhere.

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE having found what we now call Santa Ponça and Magaluf beaches. The fleet sailed that night; all 150 vessels.

There were seventeen galleys carrying the knights and their followers and they towed twenty-five transports loaded with the foot soldiers. The horses were on board 100 brices and galliots, while eighteen taridas carried the siege equipment. A number of barques were filled with stores. But what happened next is a story for another time…

Dragonera’s cliffs Andy Rawson Mallorca Days Out rawsonandrew@hotmail.com (+34) 630 454 009

Sant Elm and Dragonera Island Sant Elm is a small resort at the south-west tip of Mallorca. It is named after Sant Elmo, the patron saint of sailors. Today, yachts anchor in the calm waters between the coast and Dragonera Island but there was a remarkable gathering of vessels in the bay in 1229.

King’s James I of Aragon planned to conquer Mallorca and his fleet left Salou, near

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Tarragona on the mainland, on 6 September and ‘the sea seemed white with sails, so large a fleet was it’. The plan was to sail past Formentor Peninsula, at the north-east corner of the island, and land in Pollença bay but a storm and scattered the ships. The king’s sea captain wanted to turn back but he refused.

After two days of being tossed around like corks, the Tramuntana Mountains were spotted on the horizon at sunset on the second day.

The king’s advisor suggested sailing to the south-west corner of the island where there was a sheltered bay.

There was also an island

where they could get fresh water and rest the horses.

The fleet assembled in St Elm bay but they were not alone because 5,000 armed Moors were waiting on the shore. So the king’s entourage pitched their tents on the tiny island of Pantaleu, close to the shore, and waited for dawn.

One Moor swam across to the island during the night and gave information the island, helping the king to make a new plan.

The following day King James instructed his assistants, Guillem de Montcada and Nuno Sancho, to find a place to land and they returned,

A tiny dragon

Many years later, a sailors’ hospital was built on the coast, resulting in the name Sant Elm. A fortified tower was added when Mallorca came under attack from the Ottoman Empire during the 1500s. The garrison checked out anyone who landed on the isolated beach, to make sure they did not attack nearby Andratx.

Dragonera Island or Dragon’s Island is just off the coast and the outline of the island resembles a sleeping dragon. But it is also home to thousands of tiny dragons, or rather lizards. People have lived on the island since pre-historic times. Over the centuries furnaces were built and trees were burnt to make charcoal for fires. Kilns were also built to burn limestone, creating lime for mortar and whitewash. Farmers raised cattle and grew crops while their wives made baskets from palm leaves. Falcons were

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE captured during the medieval period, when falconry was popular with the nobility.

they will come and check you out if you stop to have a picnic.

Two watchtowers were built on the island, one on the highest point and one at the south-west end, during the Ottoman threat. They used fires to warn the garrisons of St Elm tower and San Carlos castle near Puerto Andratx if a pirate fleet approached. But the farmers left one by one until the island was deserted, apart from the families who manned the three lighthouses. They burnt olive oil to make the first lights but solar power now runs the automated lanterns.

Ornithologists visit what is an ‘Area of Special Protection for Birds’. But anyone can see the many species of sea birds which nest on the cliffs and watch their antics as they soar in the breeze. You may see the Audouin gull or the Balearic shearwater, a bird only found around the Balearic Islands.

There are also several types of birds of prey, including a large number of Eleonora falcons, a bird which spends its summers on the island and its winters on Madagascar.

There was pressure to build on the island during the tourist boom in the 1970s but the locals fought the planners and saved they Dragonera from development. The Consell de Mallorca bought the island in 1987 and it was turned into a ‘Natural Area of Special Interest’; the island and surrounding waters were made into a Natural Park in 1995.

Sa Dragonera Natural Park is made up of three islets, Dragonera, Pantaleu and Mitiana. The island’s rocky slopes and dry climate give the island a rich array of flora.

There are over 350 different plant species; eighteen of them are unique to the Balearic Islands. Small lizards can also be seen everywhere if you look closely. They are inquisitive little creatures and

A bygone age

St Elm bay

You have to cross the channel of water, which is 800 m wide and up to 15 metres deep, to get to the island. You can catch either a ferry from St Elmo or take a boat trips from the nearby resorts if you want a longer sea voyage. The surrounding seas are a ‘Site of Community Importance’ and the sea floor is a thriving ecological landscape covered with Neptune Grass. It is home for a wide variety of marine species and corals.

There are four walks on the island; a short one around the harbour area, and one to each of the three lighthouses. If you head to the northern point, look across to the mainland to see the Trappist monastery of Sa Trapa. Monks escaping the French Revolution at the end of the 18th Century built a tiny monastery and terraces so they could live off the

A tall ships visits land. They left in 1820 and the monastery fell into ruins.

The Friends of Trapa and the Balearic Ornithological Group recently bought the area and they are in the process of

restoring the monastery and surrounding area.

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By Erica Lay

Restaurant Review: Duke Calle Soler 36, Palma (+34) 971 071 738 Duke is located in Palma’s “Soho” suburb; Santa Catalina, in Calle Soler, 36. It’s a cool neighbourhood, buzzing with bars and international restaurants and frequented by locals, ex-pats and tourists.

As you enter Duke you’re welcomed by an energetic atmosphere; the décor is surf inspired with hints of Asia, South America, and the West Coast of the USA, all blending harmoniously together in a typical Mallorquin high ceilinged beamed property.

When we arrived, the place was already packed with lots of different nationalities; young and old, groups and families and a few couples.

It’s noisy, vibrant and colourful and so is the mixologist’s shirt; fitting as we were shown to our table and immediately decided upon cocktails (well it seemed rude not to). As always, the other half ordered his test cocktail; the mai tai (if you’ve not read my reviews before – apparently the mai 86

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tai is the ultimate test for whether or not they make good cocktails. According to him indoors). I went for a traditional margarita which knocked my socks off (in a good way) and I was reassured that the mai tai was awesome.

Which must have been the case because he had another one shortly after.

The menu is a real eclectic mix; chef Ronny has clearly worked with lots of different cuisines and cultures in his travels, and it’s a real melting pot of very different dishes. We asked Juanjo, the other part of the founding team of Duke for ideas and recommendations, the menu has a lot of dishes you can either share, have as starter, or XL it for a main so you can eat in whatever style suits; being someone who often suffers terribly from indecisiveness and food envy, the whole sharing thing is definitely my bag. So as Ronny is Greek we decided on trying the Greek Tapa sharing plate to start, with a cheeky mini sampler of the Duke 09 Ceviche. They did not disappoint; best tzatziki I’ve had in Mallorca, delicious Kalamata olives, tasty feta,

hummus and cracking lamb kebabs. We saw another table’s order of Mexican tapas which looked equally tasty; presentation is obviously a big deal to these guys as every plate looked as good as it no doubt tasted.

They offer a range of ceviches and Peruvian tapas to try; plus wok stir fries, a famous duck salad, and also curries, so we ended up ordering the duck and a South African Bunny Chow curry for mains (obvs we had to share to avoid my tantrums) and weren’t disappointed there either.

The Bunny Chow was as good if not better than the legit one I had in Durban; and the duck salad was just mind blowing.

So many light crisp flavours, it popped and that’s definitely a dish I’d have again.

Unfortunately, we overindulged on savoury and couldn’t manage a sweet, but we did manage a maracuya margarita, a pineapple margarita and a pisco fusc.

Thumbs up all round for the drinks; the barman is a legend and has fabulous dress sense too. I’ve been told the desserts (especially the choccy truffle) are very tasty,

but I was at risk of exploding post Bunny Chow and just couldn’t take that gamble.

One thing that really impressed us was the amount of staff; we were helped and served by four or five different people and all were bright and breezy, engaging and seemed to really enjoy what they do.

Especially Juanjo who you can see goes above and beyond.

A girl in a white dress dropped a nice big greasy splodge of hummus on her skirt (face of absolute PANIC) and he dashed over to her with stain removal products. That was a nice touch! The staff are definitely on the ball.

It’s not a budget place; and I’m not sure I’d recommend it for a romantic coupley date night meal in the summer as it was packed mostly full of groups and families when we went, but I’m sure in the winter time it would have a very cosy feel. There are lots of big tables so people have to share space which gives it a bit of a cantina ambience; it’s a very social fun place with good music, and just another one of those places that’s super cool without trying too hard. So yep, we’ll be going back.

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Mallorca Hiking Feature of the Month August: A new weekend concept Walking and Yoga Holiday in the beautiful mountains of Serra Tramuntana Yoga practitioners often talk about finding peace within.

The most difficult thing (even if that can be hard enough) isn’t really to find a quiet place during our holidays where to roll out our mat, but to keep that quietness within, in middle of our daily rush. The nature, the peace and calmness on Mallorca, are some out of many of the reasons why we have decided to settle here and are also the reasons why we see this as the ideal environment for our Hiking- and Yoga Weekend Holidays. Sometimes we need to get away from our daily routines to be able to appreciate what is there right next to us, and also to find new energy and inspiration.

We believe that we have got a lot to learn. And learning begins here and now. We practice Yoga to learn and to share with others what we experience through our practice. And it is necessary to start within ourselves, to later see a continuous change in our surroundings. First it

is important to give us time and space for what we want to do. A shortcut to find out what that is, is to give yourself time for an intense practice, in a peaceful place, where your daily stress doesn’t reach you.

Where your common worries and habits don’t draw all your attention. A place where we withdraw from what normally distracts us, to come closer to ourselves. We create a quiet room, to give us the space to listen to our inner voice.

To walk in nature helps us a good bit on the way, and once we find and give ourselves those moments and places of tranquillity, it is easier to find back here. The next time you are stuck in the metro or in a difficult situation, you will find it easier to resort to your inner peace, your inner space, maybe giving it the form and colour of a Mediterranean landscape.

This is the landscape that we want to invite you to, and at the same time, create together. The blue ocean, the mountains and the tranquillity are already here; the sense of community and energy that emerge when we intentionally look within and practice intensely with others, will fill you with spirit and motivation.

During the hikes you will experience a new part of Mallorca, less known than its packed beaches. We will take you to the most unforgettable places. Walking is a moving meditation, when we are in closer contact with earth and nature, our body gets the opportunity to discharge and exhale all that may not serve us anymore.

To stay in a “home-away from home-hotel”, enjoy the settings, and get healthy Mediterranean food with fresh ingredients, will be a special treat for body & soul.

The yoga classes will be adapted to each and everyone’s needs and experience. Beginners as well as more experienced Yogis are welcome. We will charge our batteries in the morning with a more activating practice, whilst the evening classes will be more of a restorative and relaxing type. Through Asana, Pranayama and meditation we will play with different themes, and again, our beautiful surroundings will help us to look deeper within and discover new ways and possibilities.

We hope and believe that after three days of hiking and Yoga practice at Hotel Espléndido and Port of Sòllers environment will feel renewed and relaxed, filled with energy and experiences that you can bring home with you and keep in your inner space, to bring forth in the more difficult moments, when you need it the most.

If you are interested in participating in our Walking – and Yoga weekend from the 3rd to the 6th of November 2016 at Hotel Espléndido in Port of Sòller, please send us an email to: info@ mallorcahiking.com, or contact us by filling out the contact form at our webpage www.mallorcahiking.com.

You can also call us directly on: +34 699 906 009.

Highlights: Anusara yoga lessons, stunning walks in the Sòller valley and comfortable Hotel Espléndido with its own spa & delicious bistro....

This weekend is a real treat!

Facts about this Weekend Holiday: • Date: From the 3rd to the 6th November 2016.

• Location: Port of Sòller.

• Number of guided yoga lessons: 5.

• Number of guided walks: 2 (easy to moderate).

• Price per person in double room: 580€.

• Price per person in single room: 760€.

• -20% discount on all spa treatments booked in advance.

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Picture 6 - Antonio paddling on a SPS from Madrid to Lisbon Ahmet Senoglu - ahmet@ mallorcaresidencia.com www.mallorcaresidencia.com SUPCorner: The Inflatable SUP Guide 2016 The summer is here and I am getting a lot of questions on which inflatable board to buy.

As you know, inflatable boards are easy to transport and store, versatile to use in the sea or rivers, don’t break like rigid boards and are easy to repair. They are definitely the right choice for storing in boats.

I divide the inflatable board brands in three categories: • The pioneers: These are the brands that started producing iSUPs first and still only develop only iSUPs. They have innovative solutions. ULI in USA and Red Paddle Co. are two companies who are still

ahead of the other players.

• The established brands: These companies spend significant money and attention developing their iSUPs in addition to their rigid SUP boards. Starboard and Mistral are on the top of this group. Starboard has innovations like double action pumps and inflatable windsurf boards. Mistral developed a patented lightweight material.

Naish, Fanatic, SIC, BIC are also players in this group.

• Less or unknown brands: This field is a jungle.

There are so many brands that sell iSUPs, it is very difficult to judge the quality of the products. My recommendation would be to avoid them or investigate the products before buying.

In other words, I do not recommend buying an inflatable board from Bauhaus or Carrefour.

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Below are the well-known popular models in 2016 that I can recommend.

Red Paddle Co. – Ride Series This is the best selling allround model of Red Paddle Co. (redpaddleco.com) A traditional surfboard shape gives good stability, decent speed and tracking. There are 4 different sizes to pick from depending on the rider’s size.

Red Paddle has a very well thought through backpack with easy access and small wheels to pull. The material and finishing are high-end.

These boards can easily be pumped up to 20 psi.

(Picture 1) Red Paddle Co. – Touring Series These boards are more suited for longer paddle sessions.

You will get more workout and distance because of their straighter shape. The Sport model is a good choice for daily use. The Explorer series is designed for longer paddling sessions and as the name suggest for exploring areas with additional gear on the board such as tents, food etc. I am currently testing a 13’2” Explorer thanks to the Red Paddle Co. distributor Windparadise and I love the board. It is fast and can carry bunch of gear and two kids at the same time. (Picture 2) Mistral (mistral.com/ sup/2016-isup-range)

Mistral is a well-known brand among windsurfers and the brand made a big come back in the SUP field especially in iSUP division. The brand is very strong in Germany where the inflatable sales are more than the rigid boards. Mistral released many interesting models in 2016 and the models are designed for specific purposes. I will mention some of the interesting models here.

Mistral – Allround Models Lombok, Sumatra and Java are the allround models.

Depending on your weight you can choose different models. Good boards for initiation to the sport.

(Picture 3) Mistral – Touring/Fitness/ Race Models Spirit and Emotion are the fitness/race versions for longer paddling session, training and you can participate in races too.

Especially Emotion can be a fun in a downwind session as well. (Picture 4) The Equipe series especially the light version has a special technology and it weighs significantly less than the competition. If you don’t want to carry heavy gear and want a quality product, then these models can be an option.

(Picture 4) Mistral – Specialized Models The Nautique is a cool model

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Picture 8 - El Niño Surf Center has many boards to test designed for boat owners.

It is aimed at the yacht and boat enthusiast, being both a ‘mooring toy’ to while-away the hours as a paddle craft, swimming or sunbathing platform and as a highly practical ship to shore tender, or grab and go secondary safety craft. Santa Anna is only designed for WindSUP purpose. It’s shape allows better windsurfing experience but it is possible to paddle as well. I look forward to test this model. Asana is a yoga specific board enabling enough stability for yoga moves. (Picture 5) Starboard, Fanatic, BIC, SIC and some other leading brands have inflatable boards for sale as well. Most of them are produced in the same factory. So they can be good choices as well. I can also recommend the local Spanish brand SpS (spsurf.com) which has been developing interesting models lately.

The brand works only with inflatables and put a lot of effort to improve their designs and quality. The adventurist Antonio de la Rosa paddled from Madrid to Lisbon on the rivers using SPS explorer board and now he is paddling from south to north of Greenland solo. (Pictures 6 & 7) I recommend as always to try couple of boards before you buy. In Mallorca, the following shops/schools are my choices to test and buy a new inflatable SUP. El Niño Surf Center (paddlesurfmallorca.com) – Ruben and Sandra have their

Picture 1 - Red Paddle Ride Series

shop in Can Pastilla under Hotel Cid. They have a large SUP collection. Mistral, SpS and Starboard are the brands they represent. Since they have a large collection of boards for rental, it is easy to test their products. Ruben can definitely find the right board for you. (Picture 8) Mar Balear SUP Center (marbalear.com) – Mar Balear is the leading SUP training center in Spain. They also have a large collection of Red Paddle Co. and SIC inflatable boards. The center is located in Port Adriano. Manolo (a famous SUP trainer) and Laura (multiple times Spanish SUP Champion) can help you to select the right inflatable board.

Pipeline Surf Shop (mallorcapipeline.com) – This shop is located in Can Pastilla.

It has following inflatable brands: Jobe, Fanatic, JP, Naish, Novenove, Red Paddle and Vandal. Since it is a shop and not a school, it has limited boards to rent or test.

As you can imagine there are many other brands and models of iSUPs. I shared with you some well-known models that I could test. Don’t forget to buy a proper paddle with it and if you get tired of pumping you can always buy an electric pump like this little one from Sevylor. It does the job! (Picture 9) Until the next article I wish you a lot of fun time on the water. If you have any questions about SUP surfing or real estate in Mallorca

Picture 2 - Red Paddle Touring Series

Picture 3 - Mistral Allround Models

Picture 4 - Mistral Touring Models

Picture 5 - Mistral Specialized Models (which is my real job), you can reach me at ahmet@ mallorcaresidencia.com.

Information about SUP events in Mallorca can be found on our Club de SUP Mallorca Facebook page, www.facebook.com/groups/ clubsupmallorca

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE contribute to the quality of life of the most vulnerable and sick children in the Balearics, by providing various aspects of joy, levels of comfort and elements of support.

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JoyRon Foundation We take this opportunity to introduce you to a new charitable organisation here on the island of Mallorca.

Fundacion JoyRon (JoyRon Foundation) has been established by Ronald Hawes and his partner Mary Josephine Rourke to help children in the Baleares who are in need. The desire of this foundation is to help and

The three officers of the Foundation Ronald, Josephine and Rafael Belloch are supported by the Patron and Senior Advisor of the Foundation Tumi Bestard, who all provide their services free of charge. The Founder and President, Ronald Hawes is covering the unfortunately, unavoidable administration expenses with his own money.

In addition a team of Advisory Associates to the foundation also provide their services free of charge thereby supporting the Foundation´s charitable cause.

Hence every euro donated/ raised is 100% available to support the children.

The Objectives and Focus of The JoyRon Foundation is the

identifying and helping of: • Children exposed to violence, exploitation, deprivation or abuse.

• Children suffering from hunger and living in poverty.

• Children orphaned, fostered or in care.

• Children seriously/ terminally ill in need of special moments within their short lives that they can cherish.

(Grant a Wish Program).

JoyRon Foundation helps children in need within the Balearic Islands, by raising the funds that will be applied to bring levels of joy, provide

degrees of comfort and essential support to the children in need.

If you consider you can HELP US to HELP THE BALEARIC CHILDREN IN NEED, be it by a financial donation, we are approved to issue tax deductible donation certificates if desired, or by giving time to assist us in the organisation of fund raising events. Please contact us at:- e-mail –info@ joyronfoundation.org or call Ronald at 608531211 or visit www.joyronfoundation.org for more information.

NEWS 4 STEWS visited that many destinations so far, however I’m currently in Croatia and I’m really enjoying the peace and beauty of it.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently? I would not own one! I wouldn’t want someone attending to me all the time - I’d be much happier with a small sailing yacht circumnavigating the globe.

Interviewed By: Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com Stew of the Month: Ella Peters This month’s Stew of the Month is our youngest yet!

Ella is just 19 and is already enjoying her second season in yachting.

and why? My current boat, Metsuyan IV, is my favourite boat so far, because the crew is fantastic, and I like the atmosphere we create on board.

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

The best part is the food! I also love being around people.

I don’t particularly dislike anything so far…!

What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

I knew from an early age that I wanted to work in yachting as I’ve always had a passion for the water and sailing. I finished my A Levels, and 3 days after our prom I flew to Antibes and did my STCW. I managed to get some daywork and then a month later I got a job as a sole stewardess on a 22m. The day after I joined the boss came – it was straight in at the deep end!

How do you keep sane on charter? I wasn’t sane in the first place!

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

What is your favourite yachting destination? I’ve not

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests? I like to make interesting turndown treats, such a mini bowls of popcorn or freshly-infused fruit waters.

What’s the strangest request you’ve had from guests? On my last boat, I was sent on a tender ride to go and buy emergency pork pies!

What is your on-board pet hate? Toilet rolls being put on the wrong way!

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

I’ve learnt that for so many jobs, either vinegar or alcohol will do the trick. I’ve found that the skin on my hands has significantly benefitted from this too.

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca? I love walking up to the Bellver castle in Palma and watching the sunset and the bats coming out.

If you could meet your 30yr old self, what advice would she give you? “You regret the things in life that you don’t do, more than the things you do” What’s your plan for the future? I plan to go to university to study ecotechnology in the winter, then return to yachting for the summer seasons to help pay for my studies.

August Events 2nd - Pollença’s Moors and Christians Mock Battle A lively and fun celebration with a re-enacted battle in the evening with fireworks and locals in full costume.

First week of August - Sant Salvador Festival, Arta All sorts of cultural activities and festivities at this week long festival.

13th – Sóller Nit de l’Art All of the town’s galleries are open for this evening of celebrating art.

23rd & 24th - Sant Bartomeu Fiesta, Montuiri and Valdemossa. One of Mallorca’s oldest festivals, with devildancing, music and food.

Last week of August - St Augusti Festival, Felanitx Lots of music and family entertainment in this festival in the east of the island, culminating in a traditional exciting ‘Correfoc’ (fire run).

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Well on the other side it’s absolutely fun working place with joy, exploring and a working environment where multi-nationality crew live together like a small family.

I still remember our movie night in the crew lounge after the charter -24 of us in front of TV with popcorn!

Yachting is a life-style, it shows us the latest technology, new trends. We develop our palate and beverage selections. You know I love Foie Gras with Chateau d’Yquem ‘86... Thanks to yachting!!

Interviewed By: Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com From Ship to Shore Every month I interview someone who has made the transition from working in yachting to a career on land.

This month I spoke with Balu Pandiyan, who now runs his own wine education and consultation business, www. blancarouge.com.

Personally it was a great learning place for me; I very much developed my team-building techniques, organizing skills and of course stress management too.

I am sure all work places, whether small or big, there will be some challenges, as the French say “C’est la Vie” whether you like it or not, it’s a package.

How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

I feel keeping the crew motivated during a long charter is particularly challenging.

I worked/explored for six years from 2005 to 2011 on MY Kogo, as a stress-free 2nd Steward for a year and then as a responsible chief steward for five years. It was a small unique floating paradise with charming universal work culture.

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

Seriously, I did not hear any bell! I thought of developing my passion, so I left yachting and went to the USA for my wine higher studies.

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What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

Personally I knew all the crew in MY Kogo yacht, but when I went back to the hotel industry, God! I hardly got to know 10% of the staff and I felt kind of lost.

Also, I had to start looking the price tag of all items we buy and never procuring more then what we require, unlike how it was in the yacht.

Now even the local drink seemed to taste better than a Bellini at Hotel Cala di Volpe, given you don’t have to worry about charter/ crew stress in the yacht.

I started becoming economical & spending less than before; even keeping an account of spare change which wasn’t the case before!

What was the best thing about it?

Getting back to regular life and spending quality time with family and friends.

What do you miss most about yachting?

Refreshing early morning tender rides, watching the best sunrises and sunsets, of course the luxury life and the awesome pay package.

What do you do now?

I am a Wine Educator and taking my wine journey ahead; I am currently pursuing Advance Sommelier course with The Court of Master

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Sommeliers Americas. Blanc a Rouge, a freelancing Beverage Consultancy, is my humble effort to give back what I have learnt so far by conducting wine & spirits training. There are many wine lovers and students who need a forum to start and progress ahead in the wine industry; I aim to bridge that gap via Blanc a Rouge by providing the best of wine coaching and deep industry insights to aspiring wine enthusiasts and experts too. I am hopeful in creating better awareness among crew members and hoteliers in helping them create new wine experiences for their patrons and raising the industry benchmark to new levels.

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

• Do not take any decision when you are angry or upset with your team.

• Never underestimate the habit of savings even while you are earning big, so please cultivate the saving habit as early as possible • Think for long term and take professional financial advice so that you will not fall short in pursuing your future aspirations.

• You may bid ‘adieu’ to your yacht but never to the industry!!!

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Pick of the Month Stewardess’ Pick of the Month from: Rialto Living - Our Favourite Lifestyle Store in Palma Unless you’ve spent the last five years on a boat based on Easter Island, you’ve probably taken on the worldwide cocktail craze which kicked off about half a decade ago.

This revival has resulted in tattooed bartenders sporting handlebar moustaches and black suspenders as well as intricate drinks that make your taste buds sing. From the surge of rule-heavy speakeasies to molecular mixology bringing science to the shaker, cocktail mania has refined our boozing preferences and has subsequently made ‘average Joe’ a bonafide cocktail buff. Us stewardesses in the business of providing guests with exclusive experiences are of course at the forefront of mixology madness, as nothing says super-stew like being able to effortlessly execute a handcrafted cocktail. You can flame, mist, juice, press and carve like no other and can whip up anything from an ‘Old Fashioned’ to a ‘Rum Martinez’ in less than a minute. Right?

Ah. Well, you will soon enough as Rialto Living currently stock a whole shelf of must-reads for the soon-to-be cocktail wizard. Books like ‘The Curious Bartender’, ‘Experimental Cocktail Club’, and ‘Craft Cocktails’ don’t just feature irresistible photography but can also teach you everything from proper

technique to how to mix both vintage recipes as well as exciting modern concoctions.

Additionally, like mixologists who work at molecular gastronomy restaurants you probably have easy access to the fun equipment used by the chef, allowing you to serve up incredible cocktails and drinking experiences. Get your paws on that blow torch and chef’s sous-vide to create edible cocktails, multi-color layered cocktails, cocktails that resemble lava lamps, cocktails with foams and bubbles, powdered cocktails, solid cocktails, frozen ‘nitro’ cocktails and much more.

Present your masterwork on any of Rialto Living’s top-quality cocktail napkins which come in colors ranging from turquoise to taupe and in a William Yeoward glass, the world’s most glamorous crystal, et voila, we’re talking pure cocktail supremacy and a picture-perfect presentation.

Why of course!

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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The Sustainable Fish Debate I recently watched a documentary called “The End of the Line” for the second time. It’s a powerful film about one of the world’s most disturbing problems over-fishing. But this is not just a film i guess, it is also a campaign for sustainable consumption of fish, for marine protected areas to allow the sea to recover, and for a new ethic of responsible fishing.

Massive advances in fishing technology now mean that whole species of wild fish are under threat and the most important stocks we eat are predicted to be in a state of collapse by 2050.

Aquaculture, or farming seafood is often held up as the solution to the global fishing crisis, and indeed, the aquaculture sector is rapidly

expanding globally. However, with a continued requirement for wild caught fish to feed fish grown in captivity, there is still a cap on how much farmed produce can provide and as the documentary states “fish farming uses wild fish to feed farmed fish, but it kills more than it produces”.

It is thought that a staggering 40% of all fish caught in the sea goes to feed farmed fish!

As a chef I have never been very keen on farmed fish as they simply lack the same flavour and texture, but if we’re at a point in time where there simply aren’t plenty more fish in the sea, what is the solution and what actually is sustainable seafood?

Put simply, ‘sustainable seafood’ is fish or shellfish that reaches our plates with minimal impact upon fish populations or the wider marine environment. The big problem is that as a chef and restaurateur, I find it almost impossible to receive accurate information and most of what I do receive is mainly confusing and contradictory.

I understand that it’s not just the numbers of fish left in the ocean that matters, I totally get that it’s the way in which the fish are caught and the impact it has on the seafloor, other marine wildlife and how fishing generally affects our marine ecosystems…but I still have no clear idea what fish I should or shouldn’t be putting on my menu.

I would like nothing more than for my restaurants to

adopt a responsible supply policy. But to do this, we must have precise and accurate information about sustainable fishing and aquaculture, and we need local suppliers who can provide us with high-quality and sustainable products everyday. Chefs themselves must develop a better understanding of the situation in order to make enlightened decisions, but they also need new tools to help them in their efforts to understand some of the more complex issues, such as how to support local fishing communities or how to reduce food miles.

It would be a real shame if farmed fish really were the answer. We have been fishing the sea for centuries and it sometimes feels to me like fresh seafood is the last source of truly wild food we have available to us. But with over three-quarters of our global fish stocks either over-exploited or fished right up to their limit, something

obviously needs to change.

While we debate a sensible way forward in an attempt to understand the problem better and look at viable alternatives, I suppose we have to just carry on cooking.

Home Salted Cod Look for large fresh cod and ask your friendly fishmonger to fillet the cod for you.

Sprinkle a 1cm layer of salt over the base of a plastic container. Place the unskinned fillet on top and then completely cover it in another thick layer of salt. Cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator overnight.

The next morning, remove the cod fillet and rinse it carefully under cold water until all traces of salt have disappeared. Place the cod fillets in cold milk for 30 minutes. Remove from the milk and dry with a paper towel. Cut into portions and your homemade salt cod is ready to use.

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Baked Cod in a Pine Nut-Parmesan Crust with a Light Green Asparagus-Yoghurt Soup

Asparagus and Natural Yoghurt Soup Ingredients (serves 4): 2 bunches of green asparagus, chopped 500ml fish stock 1 large potato, peeled and chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 200ml milk 2 tbsp plain low fat yogurt Seasoning

Ingredients (serves 4): 4 thick fillets of salt cod, 200g each 100g pine nuts, coarsely chopped 4 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese 10 fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt to taste Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Combine the pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic and olive oil in a food processor to form a thick paste. Place the cod filets on a baking sheet and season with salt. Pat the pine nut mixture onto the salt cod fillets, pressing lightly to make it adhere. Bake in the middle of the oven for 8 minutes, until the fish is opaque all the way through.

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Place the chopped asparagus, potato and onion in a large saucepan and cover with the fish stock. Bring to the boil and cook for 10-15 minutes and then add the milk. Place in a food processor and blend to a fine puree. Pass through a fine sieve; add the natural yoghurt and season to taste.

To serve, Place the cod fillets in the centre of 4 warmed soup bowls, pour around the hot asparagus soup and serve.

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Galley Goddess Gravlax, the younger sister to smoked salmon is well known to the Swedes.Well, of course it is, because they invented this unpretentious, but sexy little gem. History has it that back in the middle ages, a couple of blokes called Sven and Lars were so successful with their catch of salmon they had to figure out how to store all their fish before it all got stinky.

I reckon this is how it came about. Sven, turned to Lars said to him ¨hurdy gurdy gurd Lars, I think ve ave a problem¨. ¨Yah, yah Sven, this is wery true, ve should wrap and fold it, wrap it and fold it, but vere to store it? Ikea von’t be invented for another few undred years, so no dejlig plastic boxes. ¨Ahhh, hurdy gurdy gurd Lars, ve only hav salt and sand, burdy hurdy durdy gurd, vhy don’t ve dig a hole in the sand and bury it? ¨ ¨Is that not a yee niss idea, yah, yah??? ¨ And, so dear friends, that

wonderful day on a beach somewhere in bumf*ck Sweden, gravlax was born.

Directly translated it is grav for grave and lax for salmon, buried salmon, pretty smart yah?

Research has proved that the secret to making and enjoying gravlax is to prepare and eat it in the nude, preferably with a Swedish hard bread (knackebrod) balanced on your head whilst singing Waterloo off key at the top of your voice. Not really sure that Bimbo toast bread would work tho, but, hey, connect to your inner Swede, who knows??? Common knowledge is that the loveable Scandies get their gear off at the drop of hat for a little nibble in the nude. Adorable rascals that they are. I don’t know about you good folk, but it certainly works for me.

eating naked. Now, this all might cause considerable alarm for your fellow crew and especially your guests, so might I maybe suggest a cute little post it note on the door of the galley, with sweet drawings of genitalia be a good precaution. Oh, and sharpen your knife whilst clothed is also earnestly recommended. Whilst we are chewing the fat, so to speak, and getting naked, a thought springs to mind about the health benefits of salmon.

Are you aware, dear Islanders that this salmon enhances your sex life? Apparently all that Omega 3 fat gets the blood flowing around the body - please re-check the advice in the paragraph above regarding knife sharpening.

Gravlax is truly up there in goddess terms, elegant to the eye (the gravlax, that is) and a lovely short cut in these hot summer months. Scandies are a bit particular to a drop or two of vodka or tequila. Try also using some of Mallorca’s gourmet salt if you are feeling daring. I’ve found two awesome recipes that swing away from the regular, stand in line gravlax recipes and I

hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. Be a star, you know you are.............

Impossibly Glamorous Asian Gravlax with Chilli Creme Fraiche 2 Tbsp caster sugar 2 Tbsp salt 500g salmon fillet with skin cut in two (centre cut piece) 2.5cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated 1 lemongrass, lower part only - hard layers removed and finely chopped grated rind of 1 lime 1/2 Tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground 1 Tsp pepper

But, seriously, just cast a thought to serving your gravlax whilst seated at a glass table, this could be downright terrifying whilst in the super hyper-conscious state of

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1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander 1Tbsp chopped fresh mint Chilli Creme Fraiche 200ml creme fraiche 2 small chillies, seeded and finely diced juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander salt and pepper For the gravlax, combine your sugar and salt and rub into both sides of salmon.

Mix remaining ingredients together and paste over the fish. Sandwich together and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Wrap it and fold it. And then, wrap it and fold it. Pop it in a large dish and top with a small cutting board and weigh down with weights or two heavy tins. Leave in the fridge for 3 days, turning the fish over twice a day. When the salmon has cured, remove the wrapping and wipe off excess marinade. Using a sharp long narrow knife, slice diagonally in thin slices. Then, mix all the creme fraiche ingredients together and put in the fridge.

To serve, assemble the salmon on small toasts, top with the creme fraiche and garnish with a coriander leaf. Super dupper darlings!!!

Sexy Beetroot Cured Gravlax with Cucumber Salad 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 100g sea salt 1.7kg piece salmon fillet, skin removed, pin-boned 3 beetroots, scrubbed, coarsely grated Zest and juice of 3 oranges 1 bunch dill, sprigs chopped

Rye bread, to serve Cucumber salad 1 telegraph cucumber 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200ml creme fraiche or sour cream 4 Tbsp chopped dill 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp of juice Combine the sugar and salt, then rub all over the fish.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a glass or ceramic dish large enough to hold the salmon. Place the fillet on top, cover with plastic wrap and leave to cure in the fridge for at least 24 hours. For the salad, cut long strips from the cucumber using peeler, discarding the seeds in the centre. Place in a colander, sprinkle liberally with salt, then leave to drain for 20 minutes. Rinse well, then pat dry. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add the drained cucumber and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate until needed. Remove the salmon from the dish, discarding the curing mixture, then rinse the salmon in cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Use a sharp knife to slice the salmon thinly on an angle, then serve with the cucumber salad and rye bread.

It’s hot and we are feeling heated, cure your salmon, get naked, frighten your crew and have a great summer.

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A mind reading trick If you retired tomorrow what would you do? Enjoying the sun, love and life.

If you could be any age for a week what would you be? A week? What are you talking about?, I am 27 for almost 15 years….

What is the last picture you took on your phone? My friend and I cycling in the gym.

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Deckers Palma Each month we are bringing you an interview with a member of our team, this month we are hearing from Karin Cornelia, Barcelona Sales Manager, based in MB92 Barcelona.

How old are you? 41 How long have you worked for Deckers? 1 year and 3 months What is your favourite part of your job? Meeting many different kind of people And your least favourite?

Chasing money Where is the best place you have lived? I still love all the places I have lived, but Barcelona has it all!

What irritates you the most as a Manager? Well it is me, myself and I, in the Barcelona office so probably I am the one how is irritating me ;-) If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month which would you choose?

Wow 1 month? Can I try them all just 1 day, for a month? Well to choose 1 at the moment I would say “Bloodlines”. I just love Key West and intrigues If you were in the circus what would you be? The illusionist What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?

It was 7 courses menu, molecular cooking, everything about it was strange but tasted heavenly.

How much was your first salary? €4.50 an hour.

What dead person would you least want to be haunted by?

Please don´t haunt me, no one!!

Favourite song? Starlight,

by Muse If a movie was to be made about your professional life, what would be the title?

The choices I made, the opportunities I took.

Who was your first love? A guy from school his name was/is, Arco.

What is your best Knock Knock joke? Don´t have one

Pick two celebrities to be your parents? Antonio Banderas and Selma Hayek What song best describes your work ethic? Let´s work, Mick Jagger What kitchen utensil would you be and why? A cooker, it’s just very useful to have boiling water from a tap.

What is your signature dish?

Chicken curry And what 4 people would be eating it with you, dead or alive? I choose alive; For sure with Nick (future hubby) my dad, my sister and Anthony Hopkins What sickness have you lied about so you didn’t have to go to work? None What book would you have on a desert island with you?

Survival techniques, or better how to survive on a desert island

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

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr Johanna Clark (Dr Joh) Club de Mar Medical Centre +34 619 982 142 (GP) +34 639 949 125 (MCA ENG1s) Article continued from July

Injection (Depo-Provera®) What is it?

Depo-Provera® is a hormonal contraceptive method that only contains a progesterone (no oestrogen). It is 99.7% effective in preventing pregnancy.

How it works: It stops ovulation and thins the lining of the uterus. It is administered by a needle in the muscle of the arm or buttocks every 12-13 weeks.

How to take it: The first injection should be given during the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle. It becomes fully effective 24 hours after the injection.

The next injection is given within 12-13 weeks of the previous injection.

Advantages: 1. 4 times per year 2. Effective and reversible 3. Does not interfere with intercourse 4. Regulates menstrual cycle 5. Reduces menstrual blood loss and cramps (50% of women stop periods altogether within first year) 6. May be suitable for women who cannot take oestrogen 7. May be suitable for women over the age of 35 who smoke 8. Suitable for breastfeeding women

Disadvantages: 1. Associated with a decrease in bone mineral density, similar to that seen in women who have breastfed for 6 months. Bone density improves when the injections are stopped. This bone density loss is of particular concern for young women in their teens, whose bones are still hardening. The impact of this decrease in bone density is unknown for peri-menopausal or postmenopausal women.

Women using Depo-Provera® should make sure that they get enough Calcium and Vitamin D, either in their diet or in vitamin supplements, in order to help protect their bones.

2. Must return to Healthcare provider 4 times per year for the injection 3. May cause irregular bleeding or spotting (especially with the first 3 month injection) 4. May cause breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, acne or headaches 5. Weight gain (average 2.5kg in the first year). Thought to be related to increased appetite and therefore increased food intake.

6. Return to natural fertility be longer than with the oral contraceptive pill. It takes an average of 9 months after the last injection to return to a regular menstrual cycle.

7. Doesn´t protect against STIs Troubleshooting: Late for the injection? For contraception, it is important to have the next injection within 12 weeks of the last injection. If the next injection is longer than 14

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weeks, a pregnancy test should be carried out before the next injection. And, a non-hormonal method of contraception should be used until the late injection is obtained, as well as for two weeks after.

Who should use it?

Depo-Provera® is a good choice of contraception for users who are not afraid of injections, want a reliable method of birth control and prefer not to take a pill every day.

Intra-uterine System (“a coil”) (Mirena or Jaydess)® What is it?

The IUS is made up of a small T-shaped frame and cylinder containing a progesterone. It does not contain oestrogen.

The intra-uterine system (IUS) provides reliable, reversible contraception for up to five years. It is more than 99.5% effective.

How does it work?

The IUS slowly releases the hormone that acts on the lining of the uterus.

The progesterone does not circulate into the rest of the body. The IUS itself prevents pregnancy by interfering with the movement of sperm inside the uterus and the progesterone prevents some women from ovulating (releasing an egg) at all.

Advantages: 1. Lasts 3 or 5 years (depending on size) 2. Effective and reversible 3. Does not interfere

with intercourse 4. Reduces menstrual blood loss and cramps (many women have no periods) 5. Swift return to fertility upon removal 6. Suitable for women over the age of 35 who smoke 7. May be suitable for breastfeeding women Disadvantages: 1. May cause irregular bleeding or spotting especially in the first 3 months 2. Rare complications at insertion: uterus perforation 3. Rare complications following insertion: infection and expulsion 4. Doesn´t protect against STIs How to use the IUS: A specially trained Healthcare provider must insert the IUS into the uterus through the cervix. This can be achieved at any time during the menstrual cycle (as long as pregnancy is ruled out) but is best at the end of the menses.

Removal and replacement of the IUS can take place during the same appointment.

Local anaesthetic is applied to the cervix and/ or oral analgesia, as the procedure can be uncomfortable or painful. Averagely insertion takes approximately 15 minutes. Cramping period like pains are not unusual for a day or so following insertion.

The IUS strings should be checked from time to time to ensure the IUS is still in place.

This is achieved by inserting the finger into the vagina and feeling for the strings near the cervix.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Myths and Facts: Myth: The IUS cannot be used if a lady has not delivered a child naturally Fact: Completely untrue!

Myth: The IUS increases the risk of infertility Fact: Untrue. Women who have their IUS taken out will get pregnant at the same rate as women who have never used an IUS. Myth: IUSs increase the longterm risk of infection (pelvic inflammatory disease).

Fact: After the first month, the risk of infection is not significantly higher than in women without IUSs. Myth: The IUS increases the risk of having an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy in the fallopian tubes) Fact: The IUS does not increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Who should use it?

Women who want to decrease the amount of bleeding and cramping during their periods, do not desire a pregnancy for an extended period of time and want the convenience of not having to do anything on an ongoing basis.

The Implant (Nexplanon®) What is it?

The implant is a single matchstick-sized rod with progesterone. It is placed underneath the skin in the upper arm by a healthcare provider. Once inserted, a small amount of progesterone is slowly and continuously released which stops the release of the egg from the ovary and also thickens the cervical mucus making it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg.

Nexplanon® is significantly more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy Advantages: 1. Lasts 3 years 2. Effective and reversible 3. Does not interfere with intercourse

4. Usually reduces menstrual blood loss and cramps (many women have no periods).

However, some have longer periods.

5. Swift return to fertility upon removal 6. May be suitable for women over the age of 35 who smoke 7. May be suitable for breastfeeding women Disadvantages: 1. May cause irregular bleeding or spotting especially in the first 3 months 2. Rare complications at insertion site: infection or pain in the arm 3. Small scar at insertion/ removal site 4. Doesn´t protect against STIs How to use the implant: A specially trained healthcare provider inserts the implant under the skin using a large bore needle, full aseptic technique and local anaesthetic. The procedure takes approximately 5 minutes. The implant can be removed at any time.

Removal must also be by a specially trained healthcare provider and again involves local anaesthetic and aseptic technique. This time, a small cut is made in the skin to allow removal. The procedure usually takes approximately 15 minutes. Another implant can be re-inserted at the same appointment if desired.

If the implant is inserted during the first 5 days of the period, contraception is immediate. However, insertion at any other time requires additional protection for 7 days.

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Nexplanon® is a good choice for women who want a longterm contraception that is hidden and effective for a longer period of time. This method may be a good choice for women who are sensitive to or cannot use oestrogen containing hormonal methods.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com

A stronger vegus nerve means the communication between it and your body is more effective - abnormalities are quickly spotted and resolved.

Optimising Your Vegas Nerve

So how do you enhance the optimisation of the vegas nerve?

Did you now the vegas nerve is the longest nerve in the autoimmune system?

Its role in the body is often underestimated. Its name is derived from the Latin ´to wander´ as its chief role in the body is to scan every nerve and organ from your brain to your liver, heart and lungs and stomach reporting back any irregularities and creating a response to deal with these abnormalities.

Optimising the function of your vegas nerve can help to enhance not only the longevity of your body but also improve your sports and health performance. More energy, clearer thinking, enhanced memory etc.

Did you ever wonder why walking barefoot in the sand felt so good? The sound of running water like the sea or waterfalls was conducive to calm and the invigoration of swimming in cold water or even swimming in water? Deep breathing and meditation, singing and humming - all activate the vegus nerve and therefore make it stronger, optimising its performance and keeping us healthier and happier.

Mobile Training Outside training is a great way to help to optimise your vegus nerve! Working out in nature.

Or reserve your training spot

and have your exercise session delivered to your boat. Where ever you are on the island. We can do a workout on board, on the dock or else meet at a beach or location convenient to your docking.

Get the whole crew involved in a team building activity - a workout, a road biking trip or excursion. Or else set some personal goals and organise a one on one training session for yourself, your partner or colleague. Owners also

appreciate a morning session with a trainer to set them up for the day.

If your bored with the sweat box of a gym or you don t have time to get to a workout, then get in touch to reserve a spot where all you need to do is appear!

I am completely mobile and happy to come to you.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS this methyl-making pathway.

Diets high in these methyldonating nutrients can therefore rapidly alter our epigenetic profile.

Increasing your intake of foods that contain methyl groups is a simple and effective way to improve your epigenetic profile.

Environmental Influences

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Why Your Grandmother’s Diet Affects You Have you ever thought to ask your grandmother what she ate for breakfast? We’re all aware that ‘you are what you eat’ but did you know that your health is determined not just by what you eat but what your parents and grandparents ate too?

This fascinating line of thinking comes from a relatively new area of genetic research called epigenetics which is starting to show us that our health is influenced not just by our own diet but by the diets of our ancestors too.

What is Epigenetics?

(The Sciencey Bit)

Our DNA contains all the instructions for building every single part of the body but DNA itself is only half the story. DNA is tightly wrapped around histones, and together these are covered in chemical tags. These chemical tags form a second layer of structure called the epigenome. The epigenome tightly wraps inactive genes making them unreadable and relaxes active genes making them easily accessible. Our DNA code is fixed for life, but the epigenome is flexible.

Epigenetic tags react to signals from the outside world such as diet and stress. Your rapidly changing environment can trigger cellular signals that cause tags to be added or removed, this is one way an organism adapts to the changing world.

Epigenetics Can Span Generations During early embryonic

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Epigenetic alterations can affect disease risk. For example epigenetic tags can silence ‘tumour suppressor gene’ or activate ‘cell survival gene’, or even do both which may promote cancer development. Epigenetic alterations can influence the development of chronic health problems such as obesity, inflammatory disorders, cancer, type II diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.

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development, most of the epigenetic tags from your parents are removed, however some are permanent and inherited by subsequent generations. These are imprinted on the genes of your offspring and this is how epigenetic tags and their consequences can span generations.

There are many dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors which can affect our epigenetics. One area that has been well researched is the influence of dietary methyl groups and this is where you can make a big difference to your health and that of future generations too.

The importance of methylation Methyl groups are important epigenetic tags that silence genes. Essential nutrients such as folic acid, B vitamins and choline are crucial for

Environmental chemicals such as bisphenol-A, which is found in high amounts in plastic food packaging and containers, can negatively affect your epigenetic gene expression too. Interestingly though, studies have shown that eating a diet with plenty of methyl-rich foods can also help to protect you from the DNA-altering effects of these chemicals.

Choose Methylated Nutrient Forms Folic acid is best supplied as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5MTHF) and vitamin B12 is best supplied as methylcobalamin for this very reason.

In addition, make sure you eat plenty of organic leafy green vegetables, eggs, nuts & seeds, wholegrains, fish, soy and even some liver too to maximize your intake.

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Broken Toes As we are now approaching the height of the yachting season, I thought we might talk about common injuries while on-board and damaged toes are often high on the list of Yachty Injuries. Broken toes are too frequently left unattended when the crew are busy with owners and guests. While you may not want to make a fuss of a perceived “minor” injury it is still most important to address the problem. A broken toe may not initially seem broken at all and may take a day or two to show the symptoms particularly if you are still running around to fulfil your obligations. During the first days the sufferer may feel that the best way is to “wait and see”. Unfortunately, this will waste healing time should the toe have required immobilisation from the first instance.

whereas a severe break will show almost immediately.

The toe will eventually be swollen, red and painful to touch. Weight bearing and walking will be awkward and painful. Bruising (haematoma) will begin to develop and also seen on the underside of the foot with stiffness and pain on movement particularly noticed the next morning.

This x ray shows a break of a phalanx of the 3rd toe. This foot will show wide bruising on the top and the bottom of the foot after the injury and is an example of why, should you suspect a fracture, an x ray is most important because immobilization of this common fracture will be required for a minimum of 4 weeks.

Signs and Symptoms

Causes of Toe Fractures

A mild injury such as a small crack fracture may not show any sign of damage for as long as the first 24 hours

Within our Yachting Community the most common cause of toe fractures is a stubbed toe on a cleat, block or

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companion way stair although there are plenty other options on board especially if it is prohibited to wear shoes above or below deck. Another cause of toe fractures and severely damaged toenails is direct trauma, such as a heavy object falling on the toe. Once again the severity of this injury is frequently overlooked and may not show signs of the severity for a day or two after the trauma at which point medical attention should be sought to control infection and preserve the nail bed.

around the joint indicating a possibility of infection.

Compound and comminuted fracture of the big toe showing obvious deformity and requiring surgical attention.

Breaks, Fractures and Cracks I would like to explain once again that a Break or a Crack is still a Fracture. The healing time of 4 to 8 weeks still applies with these bones even though they are small and the only thing that makes any difference is the extent of the fracture. By this I mean if the fracture is spiral, compound or comminuted.

If the fracture is seen as complicated, ie. compound and-or comminuted then surgery may be required.

Usually these types of fractures are pretty obvious with deformation of the toe and rapid swelling. A compound fracture is when the bone breaks through the skin. A comminuted fracture is when there are multiple breaks within the same bone and the two (comminuted and compound) often come together!

This is an example of a toe fracture which was left unattended. Note the red ring

Surgery for a comminuted fracture of the Big Toe, the screw may be removed after 8 to 12 months.

Immediate Care Whether or not you suspect a fracture, the first line of treatment is an ice pack with elevation to help control any swelling. Dunking the foot in and out of a bucket of iced water will have a speedy effect in both reducing the swelling and relieving pain.

Any skin lesion should be treated with saline cleansing and antiseptic with gauze and a light bandage. In this case an enclosed ice pack (such as a bag of frozen peas) should be used. The affected toe can be gently strapped to its neighbour for stabilisation however if the toe is at an obvious broken angle, it is not advisable to attempt to reduce the fracture yourself and a trip to the nearest hospital for x ray and medical attention would be the best option.

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS leader. He talks a good talk and by all accounts is a lovely fellow, but is a little light on practicality when it comes to potentially running a country His colleagues in Parliament found they couldn’t work with him so ousted him, and as we go to press it seems likely that the membership will vote him straight back into the driving seat again. The party are currently trying to rewrite the rules of democracy to make sure he doesn’t but we’ll see what happens.

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

Democracy, Be Careful What You Wish For… Democracy is far from a perfect system, it, like all systems is flawed, but I guess you can say that it is generally the least bad system humans have come up with so far, and until we can dream up something better we are stuck with it, and are going to have to learn to live with it. One of its most surprising flaws has reared its head recently. It works. People actually seem to get what they vote for, and it seems to have come as a shock to some.

As you will have probably spotted the British electorate voted narrowly to leave the European Union (EU). It was democracy in its simplest forms. One question, two responses. No constituencies, transferrable preference votes, electoral colleges, no second or third rounds of voting. Empty the boxes count the papers and announce the result. Simple.

Literally within hours of the result being announced there were ‘leave’ voters on TV expressing shock and remorse that they had actually got what they had voted for, while those on the other side earnestly clicked on and shared online petitions for a second referendum while blaming baby boomers for trashing their future. Now

there are plenty of sound reasons for leaving the EU, but to use it as a protest vote isn’t one of them. It’s difficult to understate just how wide and long lasting the effects of a Brexit (please would somebody come up with a nicer word for it) are on the UK, Europe and wider global economies, and that this really is a once in a generation vote, there is no going back on this one, no changing your mind allowed here...and yet, a seemingly significant chunk of the UK voters used this as a protest. Unbelievable.

Amongst the indignant voices on both sides of the debate there were loud cries of ‘foul’ over the claim that The NHS would benefit by £350m per week if the UK left the EU, a claim that the leave campaigners began to distance themselves from with indecent haste on the very morning of their victory.

But you didn’t have to be a clairvoyant to see this, there was armfuls of information debunking this, and many other ‘facts’ before you had to cast your vote, and you didn’t have to look too hard to find them.

The UK Labour party also seems to be suffering from an outbreak of democracy of late and isn’t quite sure how to get around it. I’ll spare you the technicalities, but basically the party’s membership of about 400,000 voted for Jeremy Corbyn, an arch contrarian, serial heckler, and as it turns out, very poor

Politicians have known for a very long time that people will fall for a soundbite, they have been doing it since the introduction of universal suffrage, and it is more true now than it has ever been as people appear to have disconnected with politics like never before. I checked a few figures for the week as we closed for press. The combined circulation of all the UK broadsheet newspapers is less than that of the leading tabloid. In the list of the top 50 TV shows in the UK during week of political turmoil and a change of Prime Minister, the top current affairs programme was 49th on the list. The British public do seem to be very much more interested in Celebrity Love Island it seems.

More than ever people are making important choices

based on less and less information we see the continuing dumbing down of the debate to appeal to people who refuse to educate themselves. France is facing a general election early in 2017 with the extremely nasty Front National poised to make serious gains, or possibly even win, and the Tsunami that could be unleashed this November if the U.S. voters continue to lap up Donald Trump’s single syllable, tub thumping but distressingly vague soundbites, sends shudders down the spines of most of us.

It is an often used cliché that you have an obligation to vote because people have died for you to have that right, and it’s true, more or less. But with rights comes responsibility. A vote, particularly in something as ‘one way’ as a referendum is a huge responsibility. An uninformed vote is worse than not voting at all.

You have the responsibility to read everything, watch everything, question everything and criticise everything. We live in an information age, there is literally no excuse it’s all there in your phone, iPad or PC, or in a newspaper if you are a sentimentalist. How else can you hope to form an opinion that is worth anything?

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and legally very doubtful procedure -like the Circular 1/from the September 2014 of the Direccion General de Puertos y Aeopuertos del Govern Balear becomes high and normal legal status. This gives more security to all operators in the sector.

One novelty is that the charter license shall be granted in principle with an extension of two years instead of the one year like it is now.

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New Charter Regulation New Charter Regulation in the Balearics´ Draft: in the good direction.

During the last month of June, the Balearic Government has published the Draft of “Decreto /2016, por el que se reguala la actividad de alquiler de emabrcaciones de y buques de recreo”, or Decree that rules the activity of hire of pleasure crafts and vessels and has presented it to the different agents and association related to the Balearic charter world.

In principle, we have to say that if the definite Decree is issued like it is now drafted we can be very happy as the new ruling is clearly orientated in favour of the charter activity trying to remove hurdles, obstacles and burocracy for those who want develop the charter activity in the Balearics.

The first positive aspect is that finally all the different Balearic regulations that were spread in different, Decretos, Ordenes, Instrucciones and Circulares (minor rang legislation) are definitely and clearly unified in one single Decree. With this new disposition the authorization of chartering non EU flagged vessels that was adopted by an internal order - technically

The procedure for the application is also simplified: being for non EU flagged vessels the same procedure of “responsible declaration” as for EU flagged ones. That means that the charter agent, owner or representative files the application declaring that he fulfils all the legal requirements and documents needed for vessel and crew, even without translation into Spanish. And only in case of inspection they will be required to file and disclose said documents, and in its case, also the correspondent translations.

A new Balearic Charter Activity Registry shall be created – like the one is already in force like for example in Valencia region - in order to have control on the companies or individuals affecting vessels and pleasure craft to charter and of the vessels themselves.

The new Decreto also foresees for the first time the possibility of chartering single cabins provided is always a charter with crew.

Summarizing, wind astern for the charter in our beloved islands and let us hope the politicians approve this t like it is drafted now.

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Well that was a month! And as far as the UK referendum is concerned, not the outcome many expected. The initial impact was felt around the globe as our European neighbours and economies worldwide woke up to the news that the UK population had set the country on the rocky path to separation from the European Union.

Financial markets suffered immediate losses and the value of the Pound plummeted to 31-year lows against the United States Dollar. Of more immediate importance to many UK nationals living and working in Europe was the dive in the Pound / Euro exchange rate from 1.31 on the eve of the vote to the low 1.16’s over the following few days as the ensuing uncertainty sunk in.

Resignations from key political figures followed like falling dominoes. Speculation of how things may pan out, not just in the UK but also within the European Union itself was rife. And one thing the financial markets do not like is uncertainty. This is what leads to volatility between the major currencies. So where

are things headed now?

Firstly, as we go to print, the UK has a new Prime Minister, and that in itself has injected a degree of certainty into the markets, with a corresponding recovery of the Pound / Euro rate to around 1.20 and the Pound / US Dollar to 1.32 – a long way off the 1.49 level immediately before the referendum though.

Further economic and political announcements are imminent, however, in the UK, USA and the Eurozone, and this will once again cause swings between the currency pairs.

But will we see a return in the near future to pre-Brexit levels? It’s extremely unlikely for quite a while, so we have to expect a bumpy ride in the meantime. There is an upside for many people though.

The weakness in Sterling is good news for those wishing to buy goods and services in the UK – great for those buying property and boats and of course for businesses importing products from “Poundland”! For every loser, there is of course a winner.

Either way, we at Premier FX can help you ride the rollercoaster. For an informal discussion on how we can help you make the most of your international money movements, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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Turning Point The referendum result was prologue and a new chapter awaits.

It is undoubtedly a significant decision, with ramifications for the UK, the EU and the wider world. The UK prime minister has already given notice that he will step down

by October to allow new leadership to negotiate the UK’s future, but for now the implications remain almost entirely unknown. For the UK to leave the EU, it must first trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, and then start exit negotiations in order to determine the UK’s new trade arrangements with the trading bloc. David Cameron said in his resignation statement that he would leave the job of triggering the exit clause to his successor, meaning those important negotiations cannot begin before his departure from Number 10.

There may be immediate political implications in continental Europe too. Given that recent polls show high levels of Euroscepticism in a number of major European countries, there have already been calls for copycat referendums elsewhere, albeit by those who remain outside the political centre.

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Whilst the referendum has supplied the answer to the question of whether the UK remains in the EU, it has raised a whole new series of questions in its stead. Some of these will take months – perhaps even years – to answer. Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, said that “some market and economic volatility can be expected as the [negotiation] process unfolds”. He went on to explain that the Bank of England has prepared for such a scenario.

Some initial adverse market reaction was to be expected, and the immediate response to the vote is likely to be the most extreme, until details emerge about what the next steps will be. In fact, once the initial shock has been absorbed by markets, there are reasons to believe markets may become more settled, not least because the main uncertainty has now been removed.

In an environment of uncertainty, it is crucial that investors keep short-term volatility in context and avoid the temptation to allow such fluctuations to influence longterm plans.

Moreover, that sense of uncertainty has been heightened by the fact that markets had not expected a vote to leave.

Investors are already turning to consider the impact on different sectors – financial companies are expected to draw plenty of attention, at least in the short term.

Investors need to remember that negotiations to leave the EU have not yet begun and are expected to last for years. Even the leaders of the Leave camp forecast that, in the event of a vote to leave, the UK would not end up quitting the EU until 2019 or 2020. This means that the UK’s departure from the EU, and precise details of its new trade arrangements, will

emerge only gradually. The initial turmoil experienced on markets will not persist ad infinitum. Trade negotiations are a good deal less exciting for markets than referendum votes. The UK will remain a member of the EU for several years, and the rhetoric of policymakers is now likely to shift towards reassuring markets, rather than scaremongering.

Of course, the economic and financial ramifications of Britain’s decision extend across the Channel too, albeit on a smaller scale.

Looking through the shortterm noise in markets isn’t always easy, but it remains the right course for investors who know that they need to remember the long-term record of real assets in providing capital growth and income.

Investors should remind themselves of the following: • Indiscriminate market falls ignore the qualities of individual companies and provide opportunities for long-term investors to benefit by taking advantage of cheaper prices.

• Inevitably, some companies will struggle in the difficult economic environment that may result, or will be unable to adapt to the new world. In contrast, strong management teams will take the necessary and potentially difficult steps to make the changes that will benefit their company – and its shareholders – over the longer term. It is the job of expert and active fund managers to identify those companies and buying opportunities.

• Sharp market falls are always unsettling, but it is important to remember how stockmarkets have behaved in the past after such shocks.

In October 2008, on the worst day of the financial crisis, the FTSE All-Share index lost 8.3%, yet one year later it had returned 26%. Looking longer

term, after a one-day fall of 5% in February 2009, the FTSE All-Share returned 126% over the following five years. (Source: Schroders/ Financial Express, June 2016.

Please be aware that past performance is not indicative of future performance.)

• Although there may be a temptation to seek the perceived safety of cash, the dilemma for investors is then the difficulty of timing a move back into the markets.

Furthermore, it has already been suggested by the Bank of England that a vote to leave may even prompt a further cut in interest rates. Whether or not that happens, it does seem likely that returns on cash will remain at very low levels for some years to come.

• These events underline once again the value and importance of creating and maintaining a balanced and well-diversified portfolio, which should help cushion investors against the worst effect of short term market fluctuations. The value of investing in global assets has already been demonstrated, as the drop in sterling will help cushion the impact of falls in the value of international holdings.

The referendum result may yet alter a great deal about the United Kingdom, but it does not alter the principles of investing or the need for individuals to take action to ensure their long-term financial security.

An investment in equities will not provide the security of capital associated with a deposit account with a bank or building society.

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Restaurant Review: Wine Industry C/ Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 902 179 Mon, Wed, Thu: 18:00 - 00:00 Fri-Sat: 18:00 - 01:00 Sun: 19:00 - 00:00 Tuesday: Closed The Wine Industry is a cosy boutique bar/restaurant on Calle Pou in Palma’s very own “Soho” neighbourhood; Santa Catalina. It’s a very cosmopolitan area, buzzing with locals, ex-pats, and tourists, busy year round.

Owned and run by Ivan and Lara, the Wine Industry first opened its doors in November 2014 after months of renovations and careful planning. With Ivan’s passion for fine wines and Lara’s enthusiasm for cooking, they’re a bit of a dream team; after looking at various properties in the city, Santa Catalina’s international feel really caught their attention.

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there’s a warm friendly vibe and the neutral colours and accent walls, teamed with the industrial lights against the bespoke bar and amazing wine wall create a pretty cool setting. Their vision was to create a wine bar with good sharing food; not a restaurant (well, not yet… maybe in the future!), but a great place to come with friends or as a couple to enjoy some great wines and a platter (or two).

What’s not to love? Good food and good wine.

Winning combination….

You can sit at the bar or pick one of the many tables; the Wine Industry can accommodate groups large and small, it’s cosy and good for couples, and in the summer you can perch on a high stool outside – a great spot for people watching.

The menu offers a great selection of nibbly bits; lots of tapas are great to start off with, in particular the anchovies with the local bread and tomatoes are a must. And Ivan’s homemade tortilla is just amazing. If you’re a fan of meatballs then you’ll be hard pushed to beat theirs too. Lara’s fresh dips are tasty and light; and the mackerel pate is just the best thing ever. Don’t forget the croquetas either. They source their products locally where possible, and are always

striving to improve; changing the menu based on seasons, product availability and seeing what their customers really enjoy.

I’m a huge fan of the platters; I cannot visit the Wine Industry without a Tempranillo platter.

If you come to Spain and eat one thing – this has to be it.

Top quality jamon, chorizo, sausages, and a range of great Spanish cheeses too. It’s one of those great menus where you can just keep on ordering more… and maybe a bit more…. Wash it down with a bottle of something Ivan will recommend based on your tastes or ask him to match wines to each dish; he’s the expert after all!

So the wines… let’s talk vinos.

Ivan is constantly sourcing new wines to try; there’s never a dull moment in there and once he gets to know you he’ll happily recommend his latest finds to you. I love a good red in the winter and have a favourite in there (if you’re interested, ask for the Morecambe and Wise; no that’s not its real name but Ivan will know what you’re on about – and just tell me that’s not Eric Morecambe on the bottle??), my other half is more of a full bodied red fan and enjoys trying the new ones on offer. Apparently there’s a cracking Pinot Noir in there at the mo I need

to try. Oh and the cavas; I had no idea cavas could be so different! Yes, bit of a philistine clearly… Ivan got us onto a lovely ecological pink cava recently. He’s always coming up with new things to try as he sources from various suppliers large and small and also directly from vineyards.

Which leads me to… wine tastings. You can ask Ivan and Lara to do a wine tasting session for you and some friends; a great night out if you’re looking for something a bit more civilised. Lara will tailor the menu to the wines too for you. Groups large and small can be accommodated, plus you can hire the whole place out for a private event.

If you’re interested in learning more, Ivan offers daytime wine courses – individually or for groups; plus he can come to the yacht to train crew. And if you like their wines then why not ask them to deliver to the yacht or to your business?

Yep they can do that too.

It’s a great concept, with wonderful people running it whose dedication and passion shine through. I look forward to keeping it as my local and watching it evolve in the coming years. Why are you still reading this? It’s wine o’clock somewhere – go visit them now!

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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 “The perfect fusión” of a traditional & creative menú With more than 15 diferent tapas

Calle Fabrica 25A

Tel. 971 222 175 / 660 013 622

Beef & Fish Specialty

Wide Selection of Wines Available

Calle Fábrica, 60 Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY “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 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

Port Adriano, s/n Local 3 - Bajo, 07184 El Toro, Calviá +34 971 23 73 60 - +34 637 749 120 - www.vinodelmar.es

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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: Zodiac Inflatable 2.00 metre long. Very good condition. In Palma. Price €310 o.n.o. Tel: 600 219 361 or email: hennessyr2003@eircom.net.

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: Walking/shooting stick.

Chromed steel and adjustable.

Brown leather seat. €15, Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

For Sale: Car for Sale. Opel Corsa 2001 Automatic/tiptronic.

Great runabout - 1500€. Alan Muir 637 692 016. alan@ beaumontproprties.com 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) 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: 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: 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: “Think Christmas” Full length mink coat (Blackmar) size.

14/16. Perfect Condition 2,500€.

Tel: 608 767 587.

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: 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: Travel Kettle. Holds 1 litre. 220 volts. Ideal for Hotels etc. with 2 cups. Price €12 Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

Adopt a rescued dog in 2016! (+34) 637 242 228 www.dogsforu.org

FOR RENT 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.

FOR SALE OR LONG TERM RENTAL A beautiful 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom 3 storey house, situated just 70 metres from the wonderful beach of Camp de Mar. • Two of the bedrooms en-suite.

• Master bedroom suite on the top floor with large terrace and views of the beach and golf course.

• Downstairs open plan lounge, dining area and fully fitted kitchen with new appliances.

• New Air Con / Heating • Open Fireplace

• Outside gardens and terraces in sun and shade. BBQ Area • Fully furnished to a high standard • Lovely pool (shared, but rarely used by anyone else) maintained to a high standard with sun loungers and parasols provided.

• Direct access to beach just 70 mtrs.

For Sale: 575,000€ or rental 1600€ per month (minimum 12 mo)

Contact: Simon Relph / simon@theislander.net / 607 911 898

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS / EMPLOYMENT Job Vacancy: Doyle Sails.

Servicing and building super yacht sails. We are looking for a qualified sailmaker or anyone with good experience. The candidates should apply to: fiona@doylepalma.com Tel: 971 47 8078.

Job Vacancy: Doyle Sails.

Making templates, sewing and fitting covers, awnings & upholstery. We are looking for a qualified seamster or seamstress.

The candidates should apply to: wayne@doylecovers.com Tel: 971 126 890.

Job Vacancy: Sales Position.

Leading Palma specialist marine sales & Service Company seeks dynamic person to join our team.

Marine industry experience essential, sailing experience a bonus. Good standard of English & Spanish necessary. Duties include dealing with superyachts and commercial vessels, captains, project managers and other marine companies at the highest level. Excellent terms & conditions offered. Details / CV to recruitment@theislander.net Job Vacancy: Experienced Yacht Broker required for our busy office in Puerto Portals.

Sailboat knowledge helpful as are languages. Ability to develop new listing. Computer skills.

Salary and commission. Email applications only, please to guy@marinaestrella.com 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 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 required. Send C.V to info@linksmarine.es

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: We currently have vacancies for Marine Electricians preferably with yacht experience.

Good written and spoken English essential. We also accept applicants with autonomo status.

Apply at: 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 including photograph to info@ marinehydraulicsolutions.com Seeking Position: Chef available for onshore crew chef/replacement /or offshore based in Palma, lots of experience & references available. Charlotte: 699 378 942 stonecharlotte@hotmail.com.

If you consider you can HELP FUNDACION JOYRON to HELP THE BALEARIC CHILDREN IN NEED, be it by a financial donation, (we are approved to issue tax deductible donation certificates if desired), or by giving time to assist us, in the organisation of fund raising events, in order bring levels of joy, provide degrees of comfort and essential support to the children in need, please contact us.

Ronald: 608 531 211 - info@joyronfoundation.org - www.joyronfoundation.org

FAST DEVELOPING REPUTATION FOR QUALITY SOLUTIONS DELIVERED

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Beneteau 57 2004 POA â‚Ź

+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

Beneteau 57, 2004, one owner from new, and very well maintained. Yanmar 160hp diesel engine, generator, bow thruster, air conditioning, davits. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins, all en-suite, plus a crew/passage cabin next to the day heads. Light and airy interior and spacious deck area with large centre cockpit and aft deck. Lying Mallorca and POA.

Ferretti Navetta 27m 2001 1,950,000 â‚Ź VAT Paid Ferretti Navetta 27m, 2001, beautiful long distance motor yacht. Major refit 2011/12, but continually updated as required. Features bow/stern thrusters, Zero stabilisers, 2 generators, air conditioning, water maker and more. Sleeps up to 10 guests and 4 crew.

Professionally maintained, luxury fit out. Lying Mallorca and priced at 1,950,000 euros. Tax paid.

CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Shipman 63 2009 Reduced to 890,000 € Excl. VAT CENTRAL AGENCY This is a unique opportunity to purchase a world-class carbon fibre/epoxy cruiser. Meticulously maintained by her owner and captain she boasts a large accommodation with 3 double cabins, 2 bathrooms, a spacious cockpit and a forward deck area.

Beautifully crafted and recently anti-fouled, she has a lifting keel to access shallow anchorages and a dinghy garage with a custom tender which incorporates a large swimming platform. She is currently lying in Mallorca and her only owner since her construction is very motivated to sell, offers invited.

Fairline Squadron 58 2004 330,000 GBP VAT Paid Fairline Squadron 58, built in 2004 by Fairline Yacht in the UK. powered by twin Volvo D12 715 HP engines. Showing only some 460 hours (July 2016). Accommodation for 6 plus crew in three double cabins and separate (aft) crew cabin. Fully Air conditioned. Bow thruster, Aft control pod in cockpit for easy short handed stern-to berthing. Hydraulic gangway and immaculately kept.

Absolute Navetta 58 Next available spring 2017 POA €

ABSOLUTE YACHTS MALLORCA

PADDY HARRISON (+34) 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com Club de Mar, Palma de Mallorca E-07015 www.5staryachts.com

Volvo Penta IPS engine options. For further information, please contact Absolute Yachts Mallorca, Paddy Harrison on: (+34) 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com www.5staryachts.com.

Salona 37 2006 99,000 € incl. VAT

Salona 37 from 2006 high performance sailing yacht, with wheel steering and teak in cockpit. Powered by a Yanmar 30hp diesel. Recent sails, full battened mainsail, furling genoa, Performance jib and asymmetric spinnaker and Carbon spi pole and recently forestay and backstay renewed. Further renewing’s are; batteries, oven, fridge, toilet, speakers, chain. Navman navigation includes, chart plotter, GPS, Navtex and Raymarine autopilot. Solar panels fitted and dinghy and outboard goes with the boat as well. View our photo album: www.whitesyachts.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Bavaria 36 Cruiser 2005 - 55,230 € Priced to sell - Part Exchange Considered VAT Paid

T: +34 971 536 555 M: +34 634 336 110 jason@Clippermarinemallorca.com www.Clippermarinemallorca.com Passeig Maritim 1, Locales 11A, Puerto Deportivo, 07400 Alcudia, Mallorca

This Bavaria 36 is a fabulous three cabin version, an ideal yacht for cruising Mediterranean waters. The Interior layouts feature a fully-equipped galley with spacious seating in the salon with plenty of stowage giving comfortable accommodation for six. Sailing and handling requires minimum effort whilst below deck this Bavaria 36 three cabin offers all the amenities of a well-appointed mid-size cruiser. With full service history one careful owner from new “Priced to sell”. Please contact Jason@clippermarinemallorca.com to make an offer or arrange a viewing.

GALILEO 123ft Palmer Johnson S/Y 1989/2011 3,950,000 US $

Joost Goverts Broker joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com

GALILEO is a stylish globetrotter hosting up to seven guests in 3 large cabins. Her striking interior features a variety of exquisite details, including matt-varnished teak, exquisite cabinetry and images of Galileo, the Astronomer, carved into the backs of the chairs. Her deck is partially covered for sun or shade and the pilothouse offers great all round views. Dedicated captain and owner keep her in great overall condition for her age (she had a new teak deck in 2008) Ask us for a viewing in Palma, where she will stay until sold.

Sealine S38 - 2004 128,995 € 2 x Volvo Kad 300 Engines Vat Paid

Marlin Marine Brokerage - Port Adriano Local 2-3 Varadero El Toro, Calvia, Mallorca (+34) 619 387 195 (+34) 971 232 899 sales@marlinmarineservices.com www.marlinmarineservices.com

Sealine are a world class British yacht builder, this Sealine was designed for sport Cruising in the med, leave the office behind, crack the bubbly, enjoy the Sol in Mallorca this Summer in Versarce designed interiors. This Sealine S38 has been well maintained, with yearly anti fouling and servicing. Contact Marlin Marine for more information.

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.

Leisure Marine and Marina Marbella Balear are really excited about this year’s Palma Boat Show. We are extremely proud to be able to say that we have the first Spanish presentation of the Sea Ray 250SLE, and the Sea Ray 250 SSE, this is an incredible range of new models that have to be seen to really appreciate the design, quality and craftsmanship that Sea Ray always deliver. We will also have on show the 350SLX, 305DAE, and finally the 270 Sundeck. We will be there to welcome you on Stand M17 and moorings 248a -250.

We really do look forward to seeing you.

Sunseeker Predator 75 2001 299,000 € VAT Paid 3 x MAN 1200 on Arneson drives.

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