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Monaco Yacht Show Edition

DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, I don’t know about you, but I will be glad to see some cooler weather hitting our shores! Us northern Europeans aren’t built for this intense heat!! The past month or so has seen two world class regattas being staged in the Bay of Palma, firstly the TP 52 Super Series, held from Puerto Portals followed immediately by the annual Mapfre Copa del Rey, hosted as always by the fabulous RCNP. We are so lucky to have this first class organisation as our local yacht club, providing the very best in race organisation and on shore hospitality. This year’s event saw for the very first time in Balearic waters, the foiling GC 32 catamarans battling it out. What a spectacular sight they were too!! Sailors from all around the globe love to come and sail here because they know they will always get a top notch regatta. The TP 52 regatta contained a full list of “A “list of the very best pro sailors on the planet and witnessing some of their boat handling was poetry in motion! The local waters have also seen many very large charter yachts taking advantage of our wonderful conditions and spectacular anchorages. It is now very clear that the removal of the matriculation tax is having a very positive effect on the charter market in the Balearics, with a huge increase in the number of larger yachts using our waters. This, of course, results in a trickle-down

effect of increased business for many companies in the islands, and in some part benefits all the local inhabitants. The big event this month for our Superyacht industry is, of course, The Monaco Yacht Show. There will sure to be a mass exodus from Palma to this annual extravaganza of what’s biggest and best in the Superyacht World, as well as being a meeting point for who’s who of the industry. We will have a full report in our November issue of The Islander. Preceeding this is the Cannes Boatshow, which is seemingly becoming an increasingly important show for many brands, and is attracting larger yachts each year. This year’s show sees Perini Navi exhibiting for the first time, with the 38 mtr sailing yacht Dahlak on show. Many of the major production builders will have new models on show, including Absolute, Sunseeker, Beneteau, Azimut, Benetti CNB and Lagoon. In the UK, Southampton will once again play hosts to the largest in water show for 10 days, hoping to keep up its impressive run of 100,000 plus visitors. No mean feat these days.

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FEATURE: YACHTING FESTIVAL CANNES

The International Yachting Event 6-11 September, 2016 The Cannes Yachting Festival takes place every September in elegant, luxurious surroundings in the sparkling bay of Cannes. The show is seemingly becoming more and more important each year as it attracts the very best boatbuilders from around the globe. This year sees Perini Navi attending for the first time, a sure indication that the show is becoming important to builders usually only attending Monaco and other Superyacht Shows. As the first show in the boat show season, the Cannes Yachting Festival is Europe’s leading in-water boating event. The major players in pleasure yachting come here to launch the show season by showcasing their new worldwide models. Exhibitors and visitors

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meet in two exceptional French Riviera ports: “The Vieux Port” and “The Port Pierre Canto”. Nearly 600 boats are displayed in water and on land in these two ports, including around one hundred world

premieres. The shipyards offer trips out to sea so that new buyers can try out the finest yachts in the world and make an informed choice. See some of the new launches on pages 8-9.

New for 2016: The Cannes Yachting Festival creates a new space devoted to luxury: La Terrasse. Situated at the departure of the VIP shuttles, this area is exclusively reserved for luxury industry stakeholders and high-end services.

FEATURE: YACHTING FESTIVAL CANNES

World Premiere of Sunseeker’s New 116 Yacht Sunseeker International is excited to announce the world premiere of its stunning 116 Yacht at this year’s leading European in-water show Cannes Yachting Festival (Jettee 101). The 116 Yacht epitomises the next generation of larger superyachts, with its elegant lines, open plan layout and stylish interior. Based on the classic Sunseeker deep V hull, the 116 Yacht is equally comfortable operating at 10 knots for an extended cruising range of 1,250 nautical miles or at 26 knots for ultimate performance. The 116 Yacht’s rakish looks and unique design layout make this the ultimate boat for entertaining in style. Its foredeck has been developed into a whole entertainment area of its own, with a new ‘Club’ concept and the option of a large hot tub. Its flybridge boasts a full width, retractable sunroof and an exceptionally generous seating and dining area, with an expansive wet bar, sun-loungers, companion helm seating and optional hot tub. An electronically operated carbon fibre gull-wing door also provides easy access for crew from the wheelhouse to the exterior side deck. Inside, the 116 Yacht’s most eye-catching new design feature includes floor to ceiling glazing in the full beam master stateroom, creating bigger, brighter owner’s accommodation affording maximum privacy. Full height glass in the saloon also 8

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combines with sleek cut away deck bulwarks to flood the living accommodation with natural daylight, bringing an astonishing sense of size and space to the interior of an already spacious yacht.

Introducing The Minijet Williams to launch groundbreaking new smaller, lighter product range at Cannes 2016 -

The 116 Yacht enables its owner to tailor every element of the interior design and layout to their personal preferences via Sunseeker’s unique ‘Bespoke’ service. Standard guest configuration is for 10 guests in 5 cabins, with scope for up to 12 to be accommodated depending on the layout and options selected.

Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender manufacturer, is delighted to announce an exciting fresh development for the company with the launch of the new Minijet range – a smaller, lighter weight and more accessible tender option that will allow owners of sub 45ft power and sail boats to experience the world of Williams.

Sunseeker will be displaying its stunning range of beautiful motor yachts at the first show of the boating season, which includes over 500 yachts, 500 exhibitors and over 50,000 visitors in the Bay of Cannes. The in-water show is guaranteed to impress all who attend especially as Sunseeker will be showcasing the chic and sleek new Predator 68 MK II, the world premiere of the Manhattan 52, the striking 95 Yacht, the luxurious 86 Yacht and the agile performance cruiser, the San Remo.

Powered by the industryleading BRP Rotax® Ace 900 engine, the Minijet will weigh in at under 200kg, making it around 100kg lighter than the equivalent Turbojet model. Its lighter weight and more compact dimensions will enable it to fit on a much wider range of boats, as well as giving it a more accessible price point, all without compromising on the exceptional performance and quality on which Williams has built its reputation.

Sean Robertson, Sales Director at Sunseeker International, said: “Sunseeker prides itself on producing the world’s finest luxury performance motor yachts, and the new generation of superyachts we are launching this year achieves that goal in stunning fashion. Each new model is quintessentially and unmistakeably a Sunseeker and, without doubt, this exciting new yacht is set to be a market leader.”

The Minijet concept was first unveiled to the public at the London Boat Show in January 2016, with the first boats available for public viewing in September at the 2016 Cannes Yachting Festival and Southampton International Boat Show. The Minijet will offer unrivalled functionality with its shallow draft and manoeuvrability, and with no outboard engine to fit or remove every time, it’s

simpler to use. Its design features will incorporate the signature Williams quality fit and finish, delivering the trademark performance and handling expected from a Williams - there are not many 2.80m tenders that comfortably travel at 35mph! All of this at a price competitive with the equivalent outboard tender, makes it an entirely new proposition available to a much wider range of boaters. Mathew Hornsby, Sales Director at Williams Performance Tenders, commented: “We are hugely excited about the launch of the Minijet, a much smaller and lighter model which gives access for a whole new segment of the market to experience what Williams has to offer. The Minijet is a truly unique package for the smaller boat owner, with no compromise on the factors that matter most, remaining true to our core quality, performance and design engineering excellence.” To find out further info about Williams please visit www.williamsjettenders.com Models at Cannes Yachting Festival: • Minijet 28 • TJ325 • TJ285 • TJ385 • SJ400 • DJ445

FEATURE: YACHTING FESTIVAL CANNES

Debut of Sunseeker’s New 95 Yacht Sunseeker International is delighted to showcase the exceptional 95 Yacht at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s leading inwater show. (Jettee 101). The 95 Yacht’s innovative layout, striking lines and fresh design direction have become synonymous with the company’s next generation of larger yachts. The 95 Yacht’s stunning lines and unique layout exemplifies the latest in Sunseeker’s cutting-edge design and innovative build processes. With all the spacious elegance of its highly successful sister, the 28 Metre Yacht, it combines a superyacht feel with all the practical advantages of a yacht in this size category. A standout feature is its unique main deck layout with a special master cabin triplex configuration for even greater flexibility and space from a class above. With the luxurious master stateroom berth on the main deck, a forward staircase leads to a mid-level dressing area and sumptuous en-suite. The raised pilot house offers greater flexibility contributing to the more expansive main deck layout which is truly remarkable for this size of yacht. Above deck, the spacious flybridge is well equipped with a second helm, bar, optional hot tub and plenty of seating for guests to be entertained in style. As with all Sunseeker’s new

models in 2016, the 95 Yacht is based on the classic deep V hull with performance at its heart. Sunseeker will be displaying its stunning range of motor yachts at the first show of the boating season, as part of over 500 yachts, 500 exhibitors and over 50,000 visitors attending the event in the Bay of Cannes. Visitors to the Sunseeker stand will have the opportunity to view the world premiere of Sunseeker’s 116 Yacht, the striking 95 Yacht, the luxurious 80 Sport Yacht and the agile performance cruiser, the San Remo. Sean Robertson, Sales Director at Sunseeker International, said “We are excited to be attending this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and showcasing the new 95 Yacht, it’s a real highlight of the international boating calendar and a great opportunity for visitors to view our exquisite motor yachts! The new 95 Yacht’s design has evolved to perfectly emulate the new design direction of our larger models, yet it still remains unmistakeably a Sunseeker. As the second in a series of five stunning product launches in 2016, this is further evidence of our commitment to invest in developing new exciting models which lead the way in technical and design innovation; providing our customers with the best possible choice within their preferred size category.”

Debut of Perini Navi Perini Navi, leader in the design and build of superyachts, is pleased to announce the company’s inaugural presence at the Cannes Festival of Yachting, from 6-11 September. The Perini Navi 38m S/Y Dahlak, designed in collaboration with French Naval Architect Philippe Briand, is the most recent addition to the company’s fleet of 60 yachts and will be prominently on display in the Vieux Port of Cannes for the duration of the show. This stunning 38m sloop, with its aluminium hull and superstructures, showcases Perini Navi’s latest innovations in singlehanded sail handling and stored power systems.

Also present in Cannes will be Picchiotti, renowned for the award winning motoryachts 73m Grace E, 50m Exuma and 55m Galileo G, the latter of which is curently navigating the remote Northwest Passage, as is the 56m Perini Navi S/Y Rosehearty. “The Cannes Festival of Yachting is one of the key events on the yachting calendar and we are pleased to showcase the 38m S/Y Dahlak which represents Perini Navi’s design and engineering capabilities, as well as our craftmanship and build quailty,” said Burak Akgül, Managing Director Sales & Marketing, Perini Navi. Perini Navi and Picchiotti will be on stand SYE241, in the superyacht section of the Cannes Festival of Yachting.

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FEATURE: MONACO YACHT SHOW

Monaco Yacht Show 28 Sep - 1st Oct 2016 Port Hercules, Monaco Following an excellent 25th edition last year, the 2016 edition of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show will bring together some of the world’s most luxurious yachts to Port Hercules to kick-off the next exciting 25 years. Held annually towards the end of September,

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The Monaco Yacht Show welcomes hundreds of exhibiting companies, some of the world’s biggest brokerages and around 30,000 visitors to explore and discover the leading innovations and influential designs in the yachting industry, over four bustling days. All within 9,000 squares metres of exhibition space, complimentary bus and boat shuttles enable visitors to get around the show hassle-

free for a chance to see the impressive array of high-tech products and luxury yachts in port and at anchor. With extra berths added in 2015, the 2016 edition of the show is set to attract an even greater collection of luxury yachts, and with more yachts there comes a plethora of glamorous events, cocktail evenings and DJ’s hosted on some of the world’s finest superyachts.

“The show is a celebration of the rapidly changing design and innovative construction trends in the superyacht industry” The following luxury yachts will be on show at the Monaco Yacht Show 2016, including several charter yachts, please contact your preferred yacht charter broker if you would like them to visit the yacht.

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FEATURE: MONACO YACHT SHOW

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FEATURE: MONACO YACHT SHOW

Columbus Yachts: 40M Sport Hybrid - M/Y Divine Aligned with the green approach to yacht building pioneered by Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Group S.p.A., the innovative M/Y Divine – second model of the 40 M Sport Hybrid awards winning series – will be on display at Monaco Yacht Show 2016 from 28th of September – to 1st October along the Quai des Etats-Unis. “Sport” indicates the high performance of this superyachts equipped with two diesel engines which will give a top speed of 20 knots, with the ability to easily cruise and with very low consumption at 16 knots. “Hybrid” is because of her “green credentials”. She is able to offer a completely new way of yachting, more conscious and respectful of the environment. Three-decked aluminum M/Y Divine hosts ten guests in five staterooms with the

owner’s suite and study on the main deck, and she can accommodates eight crew members.

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While naval architecture and exterior designer - in cooperation with the shipyard - is Hydrotec Srl, interior design has been conceived by Hot Lab. With its neat vertical bow and automotive-inspired lines, the architectural point of view M/Y Divine can certainly be considered a sport yacht although characterized by high volume and impressive heights, unusual for a yacht of this size.  To reduce the mass of the hull structure from the side profile and offer uninterrupted views from the main salon, the bulwarks feature glass cut-outs that also serve as fold-down balconies. These are complemented by fullheight glass doors, which were engineered by the Shipyard to either slide or hinge open. With the doors open and the balconies lowered, the salon becomes a floating terrace with unparalleled sea views.

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YXT - Yacht X Tender - a division of Lynx Yachts – announces the technical launch of YXT 20m hull #1 on July 14th. This first unit of the model YXT 20 is ready to debut during the next Monaco Yacht Show (28th September to the 1st October 2016) where it will be on display at the tender area - Quai Jarlan Tender Show QJ - along the Designer’s Galley. This support vessel - built on-spec in Holland like all YXT vessels - is to be delivered for Mediterranean use, primarily in Southern France. This unit features a large 45 square meter deck, large enough for tenders and the other toys requested by the owner of the mothership: the yacht was conceived as a support vessel for superyachts ranging from 30 to over 70 meters. YXT 20 has a white livery, giving her a fresh and more marine aspect. This color scheme also emphasizes the gamma’s production philosophy: created for carrying extra toys and gadgets, the vessel’s use is closer to the fun and leisure aspects of seagoing. A stern mounted gangway davit, allows to use the transom beach area to carry tenders and jet skis. The stairs and the first four meters of deck are completed in teak, underlining

the yachting style of the YXT 20. The YXT 20’s interiors design is by Franck Darnet of Franck Darnet Design. The unit is propelled by two 715hp Cummins diesels giving her a range of 900 nautical miles. Layout The most compact member of the YXT “shadow boat fleet” has a four person crew quarters with two twin cabins with baths, galley, storage and laundry rooms, plus one large storage container accessible from the main deck. It can also be used for extra refrigerator appliances, wine cellars, or when necessary, as extra berths (depending on the final destination of the yacht). Davits & Support Equipment The primary characteristic of every support vessel: the YXT 20 features two davits - the primary is located on the main deck, the secondary, which also serves as the gangway, at the stern. The davits have a lifting capacity of 1.7 tons with a 5 mtr reach & 360° slewing. Interiors Guest area and lounge: bulkheads and overheads in natural wood veneer marine grade plywood, parquet flooring. Furnishings in natural wood veneer marine grade plywood Crew Quarters Bulkheads in natural wood veneer marine grade plywood, parquet flooring. Furnishings in white laminate veneer marine grade plywood with wood trim.

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Benetti: Two Worldwide Premiere FB701 MY Domani 45m The full custom yacht in steel and aluminium, 45 meters long, is articulated on 3 decks, with 4 guest cabins on the lower deck, one VIP cabin on the upper deck and a full beam owner suite on the main deck, with a private terrace overlooking the sea. The main salon features fullheight windows that grant a 180 panoramic view. As for the external spaces, the sun deck was divided in 3 areas: a lounge/sunbathing space, an external dining area protected by a wind screen and a swimming pool/bar area. The owner played an important role in defining both the layout and the equipment. MY Domani is equipped with 2 CAT C32 ACERT 1081kW @ 2.100 rpm for a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 4.000 n.m. @ 10.5 knots. FB264 The steel and aluminium hull of the FB264 superyacht – whose exterior styling and naval architecture were designed entirely by Benetti – has four decks,

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with 63.5 meters of length overall, a beam of 10.8 meters and a displacement of 1.081 GT. The interior layout – designed by FM Architettura d’Interni – features 4 guest cabins on the lower deck, 2 VIP cabins on the main deck and an 80 sqm owner suite on the upper deck. The external salon, always on the upper deck, can be used for guests’ entertainment, formal dining area, or be reserved exclusively by the Owner. The sun deck is dedicated to sport and wellness, with a 4-meter swimming pool, a gym and a beauty area. FB264 is a full custom yacht, enriched by luxury fabrics and materials, with the addition of unique pieces of Italian craftsmanship. Benetti FB264 is equipped with 2 MTU – 12V 4000 M53 1380 kW @ 1800 rpm for a top speed of 15.5 knots and a range of 4.750 n.m. @ 12 knots. Both yachts will be displayed for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show, held in Monaco from September 28th to October 1st.

FEATURE: THE PINMAR GOLF much easier than at the likes of the Monaco Yacht Show, where getting appointments with some of these guys is like getting an audience with the Queen. In spite of these opportunities, there seems to be a feeling of complacency creeping in amongst local businesses regarding supporting the event for what is a relatively low budget. Certainly much less than attending a major show.

For further information and sponsorship opportunities: Nick Entwisle nick@gygroup.com (+34) 619 117 937 Eva Grauls eva@gygroup.com (+34) 629 848 004 www.pinmargolf.es

The Pinmar Golf…… Did you know? As we look forward to the forthcoming 28th Pinmar Golf Tournament taking place from 20th – 22nd October, here in Palma, at the beautiful Son Gual course, I thought I would pay a visit to Pinmar and speak to Executive Chairman Remy Millott and get the inside track on this prestigious annual event. As a relatively recent resident to the island, I had always thought of the event as being mainly a big party over three days with a round of golf thrown in! How wrong can you be??!! What I hadn’t fully

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appreciated, until we spoke in some detail, was the enormous networking opportunity the event offers up to anyone involved in the Superyacht Industry. The event attracts some of the biggest industry players on the planet, and they are here for three days, available for a general chat, maybe a drink or a business discussion. Whilst the golf takes up some of their time on the island, there are many free hours where companies could meet with or entertain potential clients or collaborators. This aspect of the event, in my opinion, is definitely under estimated by many local companies and arguably undersold by Pinmar. Looking through the 2015 Pinmar Golf souvenir brochure , the participants read like a who’s who of the Superyacht Industry. Opportunities like this are very rare indeed, and access to engage with these leading industry players is so

Without the support from the Industry, the event would not happen. It’s that simple. Pinmar put a huge amount of time as well as resources into the event and clearly deserve to be supported by all of us involved in the industry. Remy made special mention of a few local businesses who have been huge supporters of the event over the years and who clearly recognise the opportunities it offers. Master Yachts, Pure Superyacht Refit, Omniaccess, Evolution Yachts, Bluewater Yachting and JustWorldLeisure are just a few of the local regular supporters, plus the many others from elsewhere such as MB92, Awlgrip, Bond, Jotun, The Superyacht Group etc etc. Nic Clarke of Pure comments “When Pure was formed I quickly identified that “The Pinmar Golf” was a unique event and should be a major part our strategic marketing plan. Since then Pure has been one of the higher tier sponsors due to the unparalleled opportunities in the yachting

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industry of networking in a more relaxed environment outside the normal trade shows. Coupling this with other principal companies also involved in supporting the event, the leading individuals who attend the event from all over the world and the charities supported, make this a very easy decision to continue our involvement with “The Pinmar Golf” Another major local player, Richard Masters of Master Yachts said “Master Yachts is proud to have been a sponsor of the Pinmar charity event for many years now. The whole Master Yachts team always joins the effort, either on the golf course or volunteering at the golf club. Helping so many charities make a difference is hugely important to us. Plus, it’s great to be able to catch up with all the industry players in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, all for a good cause! Pinmar Golf is carefully marked in our calendar each year and we look forward to it this year again!” This year’s event is looking like being a special edition, with the social side promising to be one of the best yet. Pete Tong, world renowned DJ, will be doing his stuff at the Pacha after party on the Saturday evening, and a special guest is going to be in attendance on the golf course, and bids will be accepted to play a round with him..

FEATURE: THE PINMAR GOLF

The Saturday night dinner is this year being directed by Martyn Smith, ex Director of Pirates and creator of the Come Fly With Me show, and will be a themed dinner experience with acrobats and other highlights. The numbers surrounding this event are hugely impressive as can be seen below! Did you know???? • The event has raised over 750,000 euros for charity so far? • The winners of the golf tournament can choose which charity gets 50% of monies raised at the following event? • This year, the event is hoping to raise over 70,000 euros for charity? • The event costs around 450.000 euros to stage? • The dinner alone costs 200.000 to stage with around 800 guests? • Over 100 companies support the event each year? • It is non-profit making?

• It is one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in the world with around 350 players? • You can join our team of nearly 100 volunteers and earn a free invite to the Saturday night gala dinner? • You can be a caddy for the day? • You can gain access to the Friday night networking party for just 65 euros? • The event is attended and supported by major shipyards, numerous superyachts, captains and crew and companies representing all sectors of the superyacht industry from brokers to engineering, from paint manufacturers to insurance, from carpentry to electronics and everything in between? So, let’s all get behind this amazing event and give Pinmar as much support as we can so that this end of season celebration remains firmly on the industry’s social calendar.

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FEATURE: JOVES NAVEGANTS Last but not least, the event will be hosted by The Islander’s very own Damian Raxach, who we know can work a crowd and will certainly keep the evening’s fun flowing. Joves Navegants, whose board of directors are not only keen sailors but also professionals in the nautical industry, has been helping disadvantaged young people to ‘sail for life’ since 1992. Through social integration projects underpinned by the sea and its values, their mission is to improve the lives of the island’s young adults who are at risk of social exclusion.

For further information about volunteering opportunities and the event Friday the 16th: Pat: (+34) 670 228 012 Cati: (+34) 608 800 174 Jane: (+34) 605 223 202

Joves Navegants Joves Navegants Helps Disadvantaged Adolescents Set ‘Sail for Life’ Joves Navegants is a foundation initiated by a passionate group of sailors, aimed at reaching out to the island’s underprivileged boys and girls through the practice of sailing. It is with much enthusiasm that this long running local charity announces they are busy preparing for their two inspiring main projects, Mar de Joves and La Ruta de la Sal. La Ruta de la Sal, (The Salt Route), is a 350 mile regatta

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between Barcelona and Ibiza which will take place during Easter. Eight young people will be chosen by the Galaxie’s captain and social services, to take on this epic challenge. During this hands-on race, candidates will be introduced to the adrenalin-fuelled fun of sailing while developing their social and team working skills on board. Project Mar de Joves runs between June and September and enables eight disadvantaged adolescents to set sail on the beautiful 21m ketch Galaxie: getting stuck into everything from boat maintenance and sail preparation to all sorts of exhilarating manoeuvres at sea. Over 200 young adults per year take part, in this exciting event, spending four days circumnavigating the stunning islands of Mallorca and Menorca: building self-

confidence and self-esteem, as well as learning all about team work. To help raise funds and awareness for both projects Joves Navegants will host an entertaining fundraiser on Friday the 16th of September. The event will take place on the terrace of the stylish Club de Mar, Palma’s prestigious private super yacht marina, and will feature delicious food, delectable drinks and live music. Tickets for Joves Navegant’s fundraiser event are 25 euro each and are available at the Club de Mar marina office. All proceeds will be used to fund the foundation’s various projects, including future training programs, environmental studies and to ensure that the Galaxie is maintained in good sailing condition.

More than 1400 young people have benefitted from the foundation’s projects since 1992 and their goal is simple: to help as many disadvantaged young people as possible. However, for Joves Navegants to be able to continue these and other encouraging projects, they need our help, either financially or through volunteering. Being involved in the foundation and seeing firsthand the difference that, for example, sailing on Galaxie makes to young people’s lives, is hugely rewarding. Their team offers a whole range of volunteering opportunities, like being part of the Galaxie crew during their projects, but also marketing and fundraising activities. If you’re keen to help them help local disadvantaged young adults and share their passion for the sea - they would love to hear from you.

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Stepping Back in Time Aboard a Classic Schooner Classic Schooners: brawny yet elegant multi-masted sailboats that conjure up images of thick-skinned fisherman, white-gloved aristocracy and pirates. They date from a bygone era when oceans were the primary means of transport, and control of them made and broke nations. Most have succumbed to the ebb of fortunes and implacability of time, but a few of these legendary beauties still ply the waters. A recent renaissance in traditional shipbuilding has significantly increased their

numbers, and many new “Spirit of Tradition” schooners have joined their ranks. I first set foot on Mariette twenty years ago as a day worker with barely two French Francs to rub together. Although I was new to the yachting game, I knew she was special the moment I set eyes on her. Launched in New England in 1915, she was drawn by the hand of Nathanial Herreshoff, a renowned wizard of naval architecture. Gleaming brass,

glistening varnish, a thousand antiquated blocks with lines and two massive wooden masts captivate you the moment you step on board. In her time she was one of the biggest private yachts in the world. Although several new mega yachts have surpassed her in length, she retains a certain mystique that none can touch. A siren luring veteran crew both young and old, Mariette entices us to travel far distances to rekindle the magic.

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The Superyacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has brought together more of these timeless beauties than have been seen together in the Mediterranean in years. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Superyacht Cup is the longest running regatta of its kind in Europe. The course is set each day according to wind conditions in the Bay of Palma against distant mountains, a striking cathedral and the charming palm-lined old town.

On the first day crewmembers file across the passerelle and greet one another to ready the sails and deck. Stories of past regattas and shenanigans pepper the banter, with a few silent tears for those who will never return. ‘Ready on the main, ready on the fore!’ Tension fills the dry air, but the crew snaps into action as the wind fills in and sails are hoisted. Last minute adjustments and checks are made as start time approaches. All crewmembers know their

tasks and hold positions, each one instrumental in the wellrehearsed orchestra about to begin. As we near the start line, brisk commands are shouted to ease sails and depower the boat. Crossing the line too early would result in a stiff penalty that could be the difference between first or last. Clipped on to the headstay, the bowman stands precariously on the massive bowsprit, signaling boat lengths and direction to the

helmsman. We cross just as the gun fires… a perfect start! ‘Sheet on, sheet on!’ comes the command as we power up into the wind. Standby crewmembers rush to the windward rail and huddle near one another, their feet dangling against the hull, while others keep a vigilant eye on sail trim. ‘Down on jibtop one, up on jibtop two!’ A last minute call to change sails triggers a chaotic burst of energy on the foredeck. Different combinations of

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FEATURE: STEPPING BACK IN TIME ABOARD A CLASSIC SCHOONER twenty-eight sails can be shuffled and tweaked to maximize speed according to wind angle. Tacticians and captain constantly mull over options as they warily eye the competition. A few sailors nestle like albatrosses in the masts far above, ready to rig topsails for the next jibe. ‘Douse the jib, ease the fore and main!’ As we round the mark, windward sails drop while spinnakers are raised and other sails sheeted out in a flurry of energy. ‘Ease the kite sheet, ease kite sheet…you’ve got a kite!’ Blocking out the photography chase boats and helicopters incessantly whizzing about, you slip back into time for a moment and imagine these old girls alongside one another running cargo or rushing royalty across ancient seas. Winning the last two days, we are in line to clinch our class if we can maintain our position. Well into the course we surge past the other schooners and all seems according to plan. ‘Tacking in 30 seconds!’ shouts the captain. A smooth tack, but a tad early-the boat gradually loses velocity as wind and sea set us closer and closer to the orange mark. If we don’t clear it all may be lost. A quick jibe spins the boat around and back into position. We edge past with only a few meters of clearance and crack off the sails as the wind builds. With a freshening wind, the old girl comes into her own, her thick keel slicing through the water as we

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rapidly rip towards the finish line. ‘Trim on!’ shouts the first mate as winches noisily crank in sheets. The deck goes silent on the final push, all eyes on sails and the finish. As we cross the line and applaud one another, the conversation quickly turns to time. Was our handicap enough? What about the staggered starts? Did we win on corrected time? Once the mainsails are flaked and we begin to motor into port the deck bustles with energy, all hands packing sails and clearing the deck. As we approach our berth, a miniature cannon is fired off the bow, followed by a volley from a fellow schooner. Our crew flocks to the bow to give three cheers to the competition, and they return the goodwill. After a quick wash down, crewmembers lightheartedly jibe one another over gaffs as beers are handed up from the galley and music begins to throb from the nearby committee tent. Finally, the word comes from the aft deck that we’ve won! In the excitement an unfortunate birthday boy is tossed overboard into the drink. Toasts and handshakes all around as beaming sunburnt faces congratulate one another. Much has changed in the century since Mariette’s steel-riveted hull first splashed, but the age-old tradition of regatta racing is still preserved through her and a handful of these other living works of art that have weathered the test of time.

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The Par of Axopar Axopar burst onto the scene early 2014 with a 28’ sports boat that literally redefined the modern day boating experience. It offered a range of modular deck and helm designs that could accommodate a wide variety of owners’ boating needs like for example, the overnighter (with two berths), the commuter, the water sports enthusiast and the family day boater based upon a hull that provided a fast and exhilarating but fuel efficient driving experience. On the water, or in the marina, the Axopar design is

very distinct and can easily be spotted. It’s uber-cool styling, centred around a twin-stepped, narrow V hull, protective helm, axe bow and intricate upholstery makes it stand out from the myriad of Ribs, European sports cruisers and American style sports boats that fill the showrooms of Europe all claiming to be its rival. The first models were tested by the marine press and they loved it. The reviews that emerged, were unanimous in their approval for the concept, design and performance of this brand new range of high performance boats for the 21st century. After all, this was a boat that could carry eight passengers, be fitted with single or twin outboards (up to 350 Hp), an optimal crusing speed of 26knots with

a meager fuel consumption of less than 1.5 litres/mile and maximum range of 350 nautical miles. It wasn’t long before the Axopar 28’ was heralded as a breath of fresh air and ‘a boat that has it all’. As 2015 moved into 2016, Axopar picked up an unprecedented three industry recognised awards including European Boat of The Year for its class, in as many months, and those accolades have now sealed its inevitable success, pretty much, worldwide. It’s not surprising; the brand has its roots in the Aquador, XO and Paragon ranges, a family of Scandinavian boat builders who themselves, had built their reputation on a century of honed skills and expertise that has become respected the world over. An Axopar customer can choose from a diverse selection of modular designs, anything from a fully enclosed wheel house and aft cabin to an open T Top and the extended Sun Top for extra shade from the elements. All of the range facilitates round-the-table dining, wet bar and sun beds with storage for the essentials, like wine and beer cooler and cooking stoves. Oh, not forgetting lines, fenders and life jackets!

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Launched earlier this year at Boot Dusseldorf, there were two sister models - the 24’ and the 37’. The 24’ offering similar but more compact creature comforts on offer from the 28’ and for those with bigger pockets and wanting the versatility of letting the ambience of a holiday take them away on more adventurous journeys, the 37’, which offers greater storage and entertainment facilities together with four berths. There are plans for a bigger model in the future and whilst that is in the pipeline the current ranges will be on show at key events like the forthcoming Cannes and Paris boat shows, and at Dusseldorf and Palma boat shows in 2017. Here in Mallorca, the Axopar’s HQ is based at Cala Nova Marina where day charter is available as well as boat testing. Tom Rempe, who runs the charter side in Cala Nova is on hand to offer any help and advice that may be required. His contact number is 654 040 992. Multimar, Alcudia also have boats available for rent or sale.

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Top Racing Yachts Choose STP

and at Copa del Rey after visiting STP Shipyard Palma.

season with the Maxi Worlds Sardinia.

Rambler, Platoon, Provezza, Bella Mente, Jethou, Momo, Sorcha, Argo, Malizia, Azzurra, Real Team, Ran, Orange Racing and Quantum are some high competition yachts that have been seen around recently in STP Shipyard Palma to carry out maintenance works.

Last month, STP Shipyard Palma received all GC32 boats that premiered in Palma at the Copa del Rey and caused a sensation at the sea. During those days, Argo, Armin Strom Sailing Team, Gunvor Sailing, Malizia, Mamma Aiuto, Norauto, Orange Racing, Real Team, Team Engie and Team Tilt performed some works in the yard prior to the competition. Their next stop is in Sotogrande, where the following event of the GC32 Racing Tour will be held, and is currently lead by Norauto.

Meanwhile, Captain of Quantum, Brendan Darrer said that “since we have been here in STP this Summer we have done a number of jobs including work to our mast, foils and systems as well as the normal maintaince work”. The winner of the last competition of TP52 Superseries held in Majorcan waters, plans also to participate in the next competition in Menorca, and finish the world championship in Cascais (Portugal).

For some weeks STP Shipyard Palma has seen parading through its facilities several racing boats, with the common goal of getting ready, repairing and performing maintenance, to give the best of themselves in various high level competitions that were celebrated in recent days. Rambler, Platoon, Provezza, Bella Mente, Jethou, Momo, Sorcha, Argo, Malizia, Azzurra, Real Team, Ran, Orange Racing and Quantum, are some high competition yachts that have been seen in Palma Vela, Superyacht Cup, at the TP52 Superseries Sailing Week

S/Y MOMO from Maxi 72 category also participated in the Copa del Rey and performed several works during the month of July, since as indicated by its Project Manager Bernhard Plachy, “ when coming from overseas there is always a lot of repair work to be done”. After getting the 3rd place in this competition, its 20 members of the crew will finish the

For these same reasons, WINWIN -which is currently at the yard- along with most of the boats that participated in the twentieth edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma, have

also chosen these facilities of international recognition. Specifically, 86% of participants in this prestigious regatta chose STP Shipyard Palma to carry out their refit, maintenance works as well as final adjustments prior to the competition. STP Shipyard Palma has performed over the past year more than 1.500 travelift movements and has hosted more than 1.000 vessels for repair and maintenance. More than 450 specialized companies surveyed with an option to work on the yard and the 1.500 professionals who daily access to the facilities, make STP Shipyard Palma the most professional and attractive choice to the refit of vessels in terms of performance at sea.

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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS What made you come to Mallorca in the first place? I grew up in Kenya and some very old family friends moved to Mallorca in the early 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They persuaded my parents to buy a holiday house on the island in Alaro. When my family decided to leave Africa we were looking for a place that had a great climate, beautiful scenery and offered opportunity in a safe environment and of course a little bit of the chaos of Kenya!

Tom Sell / Complete Marine Freight Profile This month we talk to Tom Sell, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Complete Marine Freight, Planet Space and Eyos Tenders here in Mallorca. Tom is also heavily involved in charitable work, raising many thousands of euros for local charities, including Ondine, Mediteranee and Joves Navigants, all very worthwhile causes and relevant to the nautical industry. How did you get into the logistics business here in Palma? I have always been involved in the logistics business since leaving University. My first job was part of a specialised transport team that handled the movement of all the Moto GP motorbikes all over the globe. I then decided to join a boat shipping business based in the UK. An opportunity arose to open my own freight forwarding business in Mallorca in 2003, which I took in partnership with my father, Peter.

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When did you start Complete Marine Freight & Planet Space? Prior to starting CMF in 2009 we had been involved in logistics in Mallorca for many years trading as Peters & May Spain with P&M UK being a minority shareholder but when in 2006 P&M UK was sold we also sold part of our interest in the Spanish company to the same investor. We started our venture into the self-storage world as Planet Space S.L. in May 2004 and moved the freight forwarding operation into the same premises in Poligono Son Castello, both being highly complementary to each other. With our full sale of P&M Spain in 2007 we concentrated on the expansion of Planet Space by opening up another selfstorage site in Son Bugadelles, Calvia. Complete Marine Freight was born in August 2008 here in Mallorca owing to pressure from old clients and friends for the Sells to start again in the business in which they were really rather good. CMF took on all of the original employees when P&M closed down its

Mediterranean offices at the beginning of 2009. What is your main market, the cruising or racing yachts? We really do not have a clear line between racing yachts and leisure yachts. We are set up to deal with both extremely well. With regards to our boat shipping department we are moving above of 300 boats per year by sea and road. The majority of which would be motor boats ranging from 50ft to 150ft. And with regards to our freight forwarding and express courier departments we handle spares and equipment for the superyacht and racing yacht sector. I am assuming that moving equipment around for boats to tight deadlines can be tricky, which are the most difficult places to ship to and why? Yes, moving equipment for yachts can be extremely tricky as boats outside of their home ports are typically on the move and therefore can only be in port for a certain length of time. Getting often big and bulky equipment such as tenders or large sails to the yachts within the summer months is especially difficult due to overloaded transport networks feeding the frenzy of tourism in the Med. Most places in the world are relatively easy to access now, however customs and documentation can still be problematic. Bearing all this in mind itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important that yachts choose a freight forwarder that has specialist experience such as Complete Marine Freight, particularly when they are under serious time pressure. Does the documentation required differ greatly from country to country? Yes! Unfortunately, even around Europe, the same rules for customs are perceived in different ways. Probably the most problematic documentation is that going into Brazil and Turkey. Also now the United States is more and more stringent on security and

original documentation. Due to the fact that a lot of boats are registered in far off places for tax reasons, many boats think they should not have to pay taxes on equipment arriving in from outside of Europe. Whilst in some cases it is true that certain equipment can be imported in transit, the majority is taxable. Have you had to deal with demands from the authorities of less developed countries in a less conventional manner??!! E.g. Cigarettes in Suez! Fortunately, the areas of the world that we deal with for modern day yachting and commercial transport are highly professional and petty bribery is not commonplace these days. Which is the most frequently requested destination for your shipments? Caribbean and the US for boat shipping, probably would be the most frequent destination. However, we recently shipped 2 lake cleaning boats to Kisumu, Lake Victoria, Kenya/ Uganda border, so we move things everywhere all the time. What is the most difficult item you have had to ship? Too many to remember! This month we have a 68 metre mast coming in from Southern Spars, which will be trucked down from Antwerp to Palma via Barcelona. We have had to double check all the routes and in the Port of Barcelona we have had to remove various traffic signals to ensure a safe transit. I assume you have preferred partners around the globe who you can rely on? Yes, absolutely. This is key to our success. Great people who understand the yachting industry. What would be the typical cost of moving say a 72 ft yacht from Palma to the Caribbean? The cost of moving a Mini Maxi 72 for example from Palma to the Caribbean

would be approximately 50,000 Euros depending on the extra equipment a team would take. What is the USP of CMF? Our experienced and highly professional team of operators who deal everyday with yachts and commercial transport globally, with our head office based in the heart of the Mediterranean yachting industry. Planet Space seems to be growing rapidly, is this an area of business where you see more potential? Planet Space has been a long investment cycle that is now maturing and we are seeing our enquiry levels increasing month on month. We now have 5 sites, offering different types of storage from lockers, to huge drive up units, all offering 24-hour access throughout the year and we are looking to expand. PS seems a simpler business model on the face of it, but what are the main issues with this business? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a simple business when you have a great team, like we do, all working hard to achieve the same targets and goals. The main issue historically has always been that there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a culture of using self storage in Mallorca, like there has been for many years in the UK or USA. The team has worked hard to raise awareness of self-storage in Mallorca and I think the message is getting through.

EYOS Tenders is a recent development for your business, how does that fit with your existing businesses? EYOS is a business of 2 halves: storage / maintenance and boat sales. EYOS offers a consultative sales approach to superyachts requiring new tenders and toys. The boat storage is an obvious extension of Planet Space Self Storage and the majority of EYOS customers will use CMF to transport their tenders. All of our companies are service based businesses focussed on the yachting industry and EYOS fits very well. Do you see any further business acquisition opportunities on the horizon which fit with your existing portfolio? My wife might divorce me if I took on anymore projects at the moment. Would you consider adding branches in other locations to your businesses? Never say never. How do you see the businesses in 10 years time? My vision is to have a group of successful, independent, financially strong businesses, all driven by a high service ethos, working together to offer a better and better customer experience. This would all be driven by the really enthusiastic team of people we are lucky enough to have, whom we hope will grow old with us! Thanks Tom.

sectors related to yachting. In the section of News, you can find the complete program of the event. President Letter August 2016 The yacht sector is working at full capacity this summer in our islands. In order to realize about this fact, we only have to see any of our beautiful coves and beaches and the great number of boats anchoring there. Not in vain, the Balearic Islands are still at the head of the national market when referring to the number of registrations. Those, have grown more than a 9% with respect to the first semester in 2015. These good numbers are helping to boost the turnover of our islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nautical industry. While our companies work at full capacity to provide service to their customers, they are also starting to attend to large boat shows: like the one in Barcelona, or the METS. From the 24th until the 28th of October, an interesting course about nautical charter will be celebrated in Palma. It is organized by the IME (Spanish Maritime Institute), and the AENIB is going to collaborate actively. During those days, 16 professionals that belong to the sector, who have excellent professional experience at their backs, will offer first quality and updated training about all the necessary aspects to take into account, to work in this sector. The agenda contains sections dedicated to the current market situation in Spain and Europe; the business strategy and its particularities, the legal framework in yacht charter, the aspects regarding the exploitation of boats; and of course, the crucial topic about insurances and accidents. From AENIB we encourage all our associates to attend the course. So that, apart from obtaining an official certificate issued by the IME, it will be an excellent opportunity to be in contact with professionals and entrepreneurs of different

No matter how much work we have, we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the value of promotion. In this case, it is necessary to remember that the International Boat Show in Barcelona, which will be from the 12th until the 16th of October in the Port Vell, will gather the most varied offer of sports and recreational boats in Spain, with all of the main brands on show. Those in the association keep working very seriously with the SOIB and the IQPIB regarding training. It is an extremely important topic for our companies. We can inform you that now we are dealing with two issues; on the one hand: professional certification of workers, and on the other hand: the setting up of different training modules, like for example one of Painting and another one of Mechanics. Professional certification is especially important, so that once it is implemented, within approximately five years, it will be necessary to have a certification to be able to work legally. In the next newsletters, we will give you more information. Finally, I would like to praise the attitude of Podemos Menorca for supporting the recognition of the yacht sector in matters of taxation, and because they also recognize our potential as an economic engine. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always fought to delete the labels that certain social sectors, for malice or lack of knowledge, have always pinned on us. Labels that do not fit at all with reality. This is why we thank the bravery that entails to remove the blindfold from the eyes, and see our sector the way it is: a generator of wealth for the community, employment, and because it also helps to deseasonalise tourism.

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Balearic Islands in Move to Cut Berth Waiting Times In a move to reduce berth waiting times, the Balearic Islands’ Port Authority (APB) has introduced a new regulation that oversees the supply of directly managed berths for non-professional recreational craft up to 8m (26ft) in length. The aim of this new regulation is to try and reduce the waiting time for such berths, which currently stands at seven to eight years. The new ruling, published today in the Official Gazette of the islands, affects berths in “ports of general interest”. Under the ruling, when a boat using one of the berths changes ownership the berth will not be automatically transferred to the new owner. Waiting lists will also be published and displayed in port areas. To date, the lists have only been available on the APB website. The

published lists will now show the applications in order of date, along with the applicant’s name and the date of their application. The lists will be updated bi-annually at the end of application renewal periods in January and July. Under the ruling, each berth will be assigned to a particular person and specific boat. Berth ownership will not be transferable. In the case of the death of the owner, the berth can only be transferred on submission of testate documents. The aim is to improve the management of these particular berths, the number of which is unknown. It has not been indicated how much shorter the waiting lists might be as a result of the new rule.

An Invitation to the CANNES Yachting Festival 2016 from 6th to 11th September 6th – 11th September, come & enjoy the best boat show in the Mediterranean on the Cote Azur. We will be launching the new Absolute 50Fly along with showing the rest of our comprehensive range. Models Present: 40STL - 45FLY - 50FLY - 52FLY -60FLY - 64FLY - 72FLY – NAVETTA 52 –NAVETTA 58 Call Paddy Harrison 00 34 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com www.5staryachts.com www.absoluteyachtsspain.com

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS Francisco Pelluz and Mónica del Toro, both Naval Architects and Masters in Marine Engineering with extensive experience in production (New build shipyards, Refit Shipyards), survey (Condition monitoring, failure diagnosis, efficiency diagnosis) and system design. About The Team

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Atlante News Three years ago, ATLANTE opened her second office in Palma de Mallorca (First one in Barcelona, in 2008). Since then, the company has been growing rapidly in Knowledge, Technology and Certification. Just recently, the company acquired the Quality Management System Standard ISO 9001:2015 applicable to Marine Diagnosis and Consultancy, approved by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. This is another big step that allows the company to keep on making diagnosis to superyachts, providing technical support as much to Captains and Chief Engineers as to subcontractors of the sector, Astilleros and public/ important entities of the Balearics marine industry. An added value that, little by

little, is having recognition within the sector. About Atlante Atlante is a complete marine engineering and yacht system consultancy that provides a comprehensive range of surveys and assessments for private and commercial vessels. With 15 years’ experience, they are at the forefront of marine surveying by creating bespoke digital assessments for each individual yacht. Their unique portable inspection unit (AMI) allows them to do condition monitoring, diagnosis of failure, trend analysis and efficiency analysis in real time quickly and efficiently. They will extensively survey your yacht, then implement the changes or upgrade, and finally a failure prevention check ensures the issue will not arise again. About The Leaders The company is leaded by

They are an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable team of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. In continuous training process and contributing to increase the know-how of the company. What Atlante Thinks is Important We know that the most important factor for any yacht is that the guests on board can enjoy the vessel when it is performing at its best. This very factor has always been the central focus of Atlante to create a company that holds this as its central value, whilst at the same time to improve the performance of your vessels systems and reducing the overall running costs. Atlante´s Contribution to the Superyacht Sector Atlante was born from their vision to create a company that made a difference and improved efficiency in all its forms onboard. They knew they could improve the process and accuracy in how yacht surveys are carried out, and by developing the AMI (Atlante Marine Inspection)

unit as part of the 15 assessments they offer, they can analyse and diagnose in real time, allowing more precise results. With its innovative portable diagnosis system, Atlante makes available to all the technology that so far only sectors with more economic resources could afford (Navy, Industry, Formula 1, etc.) Implementation in Maintenance Plan In addition, this year Atlante has launched an implementation module of our diagnosis systems in the yacht maintenance plan. This will allow continuous monitoring of the status of the onboard systems, condition monitoring, trend analysis, predictive maintenance and energy efficiency control. And best of all is that when everything is modular and portable, no big investment in equipment or highly specialized personnel aboard is required. Costs Reduction It has been proved that the payback time of Atlante ´s systems and procedures is about 2 years under normal conditions. In cases where any failure is avoided or lifting out is prevented, the return on investment is immediate. For all these reasons, …Congratulations A tlante team…!!!

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Horizon Marine Electronics (+34) 971 495 881 info@horizonme.eu www.horizonme.eu.

Horizon Marine Electronics Recruits Industry Veteran Horizon Marine Electronics is delighted to announce the appointment of industry veteran Steve Worrall to the position of Development Operations Manager. With over 30 years’ experience in the marine and oil and gas sectors, Steve will be responsible for generating and maintaining business relationships, marketing, and overseeing the day-to-day running of the Company’s busy facility in STP, Palma de Mallorca. Steve spent the last four years in a managerial position with a leading Palma-based electrical engineering company, and prior to that, eleven years managing a flourishing electrical engineering and equipment supply company in Dubai. Chris Keenan, Operations Director for Horizon Marine Electronics, says, “We are now into our third year of business and the time is right to recruit someone of Steve’s experience and calibre. Our growing team has successfully completed a significant number of projects covering communication, navigation, satellite TV and IT systems, including securing numerous airtime contracts through our exclusive VSAT partner - NSSL Global. I’m confident that Steve will be a valuable asset to our expanding operation 36

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and will play a significant role in ensuring continued growth.” With this in mind, Horizon Marine Electronics is already planning to increase its workforce in 2016 and is currently interviewing candidates for the positions of Electronic Technician and VSAT/TVRO Technician. Interested applicants can send CVs to info@horizonme.eu. Are You Legal? Over. Some of you might have heard of the recent police raid in Barcelona as result of illegal frequency use on-board yachts. All radio equipment used must operate between 450 – 470MHz. It is a legal imperative that yachts use only radio Frequencies that have been allocated by the UN (ITU) for maritime use. All other frequency usage will result in interference with local government infrastructure. Insurance will not cover public liability if the yacht operates an illegal radio system. Responsibility and therefore liability lies with the captain and owner. We have teamed up with Net Logic Marine to offer free code plug checks. Though it remains the sole responsibility of the yacht to operate legally, Horizon encourage safe and legal practices setting an industry standard and as such would like to offer this service free of charge to all yachts visiting Mallorca. If you are thinking of

upgrading to digital this winter, Horizon will have a full demo kit available at Horizon HQ, including the operating platform VesselWatch. This system allows everything from crew call to alarm to radios, even tender tracking. VesselWatch has a standard 40Bit encryption on all voice and data communications. This ensures your vessels communication is free from security breaches. Enhanced 256Bit encryption is available as a system upgrade. • Smaller and lighter. • Single multi-function device. • Enhanced safety and response times. • Crystal clear communication. • Private communication mode between crew. • Greater accountability of crew. • Time saving features. • Alarms and alerts on and off the vessel. • Guaranteed coverage. • Integration into existing telephone system. • Crew call at the push of a button. • Faster response. • Ultra High Security – voice and data. • Reduce background noise. • Integration into existing vessels systems. • Worldwide support. • Fast installation using wire free technology.

Airtime News As the exclusive partner of NSSL Global for the Balearics, Horizon Marine Electronics are pleased to announce that they have introduced a unique ‘try before you buy’ offer whereby we will set up the system for a week’s trial period giving you the peace of mind and confidence and performance of the service. NSSLGlobal has always been at the forefront of delivering cutting edge communications technology to the maritime market. Today, NSSLGlobal’s dedicated super yacht service, Cruise-IP, continues

to deliver unprecedented levels of connectivity to the super yacht market. Reliable internet access is now critical to ensure the efficient operation of a super yacht and our Cruise-IP DVBS2-RCS2 network ensures that sufficient bandwidth is efficiently delivered to meet the demand of today’s bandwidth hungry applications. With standard packages up to 8 Mbits and dedicated plans available up to 100 Mbits, Cruise-IP can exceed your expectations as well as offering some of the most flexible plans in the industry, to match your seasonal operational requirements. NSSLGlobal offer a regional (Med/ Caribbean/US) package specifically tailored to meet the demands of the traditional super yacht cruising areas, as well as comprehensive global coverage for when your owner is feeling a little more adventurous. With 21 beams utilising 13 satellites and seven teleports, we can provide some of the best coverage in the industry including multiple beams in the Caribbean/US and in the Med, providing large azimuth separation to eliminate mast blockage. A Recent Testimonial “I would like to thank the Horizon team for making the seamless transition from our problematic airtime providers to NSSL Global. The installation is first class and the guests and crew have been very happy with the connectivity and performance of the VSAT service throughout the past twelve months.” - Captain Steve Willoughby AFRIN. AFNI. (Motor Yacht Mysorah).

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The North Dock in STP, ready for refit and more… With the Monaco Yacht Show coming around again, it’s usually a signal for the maintenance and refit season to kick off in the Mediterranean. But the eight companies who share the North Dock Marine Services Building in STP Palma have hardly had time to think about summer, before turning their attention to the coming autumn and planning for another busy period in the yard. For instance, Trappmann Consulting say that their mission is to provide an enduring contribution to the yacht interiors sector, by offering a complete range of interior & exterior outfitting services for superyacht new builds and refits. And of course it’s when owners are onboard during the summer months, that they start having ideas about how they might like to change their onboard environment for next season. Bridget Purkiss has recently joined the Trappmann team looking after the management of their interiors design service. She said, “we have not quite finished the last refit season and we already started planning the next one. We’re looking forward to a really busy and productive time.” Trappmann’s dedicated team of specialist consultants understand the particular and sophisticated requirements of the industry in which they work, insuring professional and discrete support to yacht owners, their representatives 38

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and project leaders alike Covering a large scope of design tastes, Trappmann are able to refresh existing interiors with innovative concepts and realise complex designs on new build projects. Bridget says she’s very happy to have joined the Trappmann Team, and she comes to her new position in the company with a wealth of experience. She was literally brought up in the yachting industry, with her father being captain of a 47 metre Feadship. Apart from working as a stewardess herself for several years on sail and motor yachts, she qualified as an interior designer at the Inchbald School of Design in London, and has been a successful freelancer, delivering creative designs for 5 star hotels, private yachts and high class residential properties. Another resident of North Dock, De Cabo Yacht Painting has a long established track record carrying out a whole range of finishes on highprofile superyachts. Since 2001 they have been applying the best quality materials with attention to detail and personalised service. And importantly, their own dedicated staff carries out all of the works they undertake. Offering far more than conventional paint and coatings application, De Cabo pride themselves on their specialist finishing expertise. For instance metallic and pearl effect lacquers can be applied giving a unique, distinctive, high-class appearance. Antifouling application can be carried out to race finish standards for optimum

underwater hull performance. Plus, polishing and protection of existing surface coatings, fixtures and fittings is a service offered by the company. Just as busy preparing for the 2016/17 refit season are Palmawatch S.L who are currently negotiating several winter projects on various sailing and motor yachts from 80ft to 140ft. (24 to 42 metres), and are planning to have a new Refit Project Management Division up and running by October this year. Palmawatch boss Pierre Oberon explained, “with 15 years of solid performance to our credit, handling hundreds of repairs, haul-outs and refits on all types of vessel up to 30 metres, we intend to expand further with a dedicated Refit Division capable of handling major projects on vessels up to 50 metres. The new service will be a high performance offer designed to attract discerning owners, captains and managers of large luxury yachts who require a full competence managed refit realisation program.” Further illustrating the range of services and level of experience that the North Dock companies are able to offer is the Marine ‘Electrotechnology’ specialist IB Marine Electric. Since 1998 IB Marine Electric have established themselves as the industry reference point in the field of technological solutions for electrics onboard. From its origins the company has focused purely on technical maintenance and electrical installations.

Today the company employs a multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified engineers, technicians, installers and planners, all involved in the design, leadership and implementation of various sizes and types of projects. These cover every type of onboard system such as: electricity, electronics, audiovisual, IT (networks, servers, NAS) and home automation systems for integrating AV equipment (system integrator.) IB’s work standards and quality compliance fully meet the demands of the most stringent class rules as required by societies such as ABS, Lloyds Register and Bureau Veritas. Some of the yachts which IB have been involved with during recent refit projects are as follows: Motor Yachts: Ilona, Roma, Icon, Slipstream, Blind Date, Herculina, Jade Mary, Aziza, Vava, Paramour. Sailing Yachts: Is a Rose, Aglaia, Melek, Eos, Mondango, Kokomo, Unfurled, Binziyad, Constanter, Naiade, MYI… Other companies operating from the North Dock Marine Services Building in STP: • Munditubo: scaffoldings and detachable metallic structures. • Servicios Náuticos Integrados: Painting / Antifouling / Propspeed Application. • Anicla: Providers of Paint and Coating Supplies. • Undercover: Yacht Containment / Covers / Shrink-Wrap / Fixtures & Fittings.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS Plan A doesn´t work, there are 25 more letters in the alphabet of which to avail ourselves”. So far, we´ve not had to venture beyond “C”. In an attempt to provide you with an insight into some of the things the office faces on a daily basis relating to things yachting, we set out below a summary of some of the services we provide:

Network Marine Consultants – What We Do

Charter License Services and Procedures

Some 33 years or so ago, Patricia Bullock, our Founder and Managing Director, recognised the necessity for promotion of the yachting industry in Spain, and the advantages that growth in this sector would have for everyone involved. Her commitment to the cause led, in 1983, to the establishment of Network Marine Consultants. Pat is often invited to speak at major international conferences on the subject of yacht chartering and yachting in general, and was instrumental in lobbying for the changes made to the matriculation tax law in Spain.

Spanish regulatory requirements and the interpretation thereof can be somewhat complex, and as such it is imperative when considering chartering in Spain, that one seeks professional, yacht-specific advice. Network provides such advice, either directly or through trusted third parties.

Today, the company is considered the market leader in all administrative procedures relating to charter license applications, flagging and deletion requirements, customs procedures in Spain etc. The Network team is dedicated to providing a personalised, professional service. Our philosophy is “if

We maintain direct contact with the major governing authorities, not only nationally and regionally, but also within the EU, and as such are made aware of changes or developments in legislation and administrative procedures as soon as they occur. Network compiles a yachtspecific charter license profile, covering everything needed from company formation to charter licenses and Cruising Permits, depending on your specific requirements. The charter license profile is intended to make things as simple and user-friendly as practically possible, with the

ultimate aim of making your yacht operations in Spain run smoothly and efficiently. Network’s Client Charter License Profile includes, but is not limited to: • Formation of EU and Spanish companies; • Spanish tax numbers and registration; • Company administration and accounts; • Spanish compliance inspections for vessels under 24m; • Third party and passenger liability insurance for charter purposes; • Spanish Charter Licenses; • Cruising permits. Marine Consultancy Over and above our charter license services, we are able to provide you with professional consultancy services covering all administrative procedures related to yachting in Spain. We provide advice with regard to importation and exportation of yachts, as well as temporary admission of non-EU vessels into EU waters.

Network has over the years built up a strong affiliation with trusted industry stalwarts, each of whom are devoted to improving the yachting industry, and to whom we outsource should your request fall outside the scope of our specific expertise. Network Newsflash: Summary of Changes for 2016 • It is important to realise that the charter license process is comprised of two distinct sections, always taking into account that some charter license national legislation has been devolved to the regions. In general: o The first section relates to the owning/operating company: obtaining a Spanish VAT number, obtaining exemption from matriculation tax and paying the VAT on the charter fees. It is preferable, for many reasons, for the owning/ operating company of the vessel to be an EU-based company with an EU VAT registration number.

o The second section relates to the yacht itself: the vessel’s flag, commercial compliance, crew qualification compliance etc. The Balearic Government has confirmed that they will continue to accept charter license applications from non-EU flagged yachts, and is in fact in the process of finalising legislation in this regard. At the moment, this legislation only applies to the Balearics, and does not extend to other regions in Spain. • As mentioned above, the Balearic Government, on 18 June, 2016, put forward draft legislation that will, after public consultation and a hearing process, regulate chartering activity in its waters. More information regarding this legislation and the implications thereof will be forthcoming in a later article. • Voluntary Customs Bonding has been abolished, and as such a non-EU vessel entering EU waters may only remain in the EU for a period of 18 months, after which the vessel has to leave and obtain a stamp in a non-EU port before it can come back to re-start the 18 month clock. • Temporary Importation/ Admission: As a result of the modified EU Customs Code, whereas previously crossing the frontier of the customs territory into the EU was sufficient for a vessel to be considered to be under Temporary Import, this is no longer the case. A vessel

wishing to be placed under Temporary Import/Admission must report to a Customs Port (in the case of Mallorca, either Palma or Alcudia) and declare its arrival and departure. This also applies to Customs procedures for “ordinary” import/export of vessels. This year has been a bumper one as far as charter license applications is concerned. We have been working flat out to get companies registered, foreigner’s identity numbers (NIE number) obtained and vessel documentation in order, so as to ensure that owners have the necessary permission to charter in the Balearics. Once again we would like to reiterate that, given the vast amounts of charter applications being processed and the fact that these numbers increase every year, it is imperative that all the necessary fiscal and vessel documentation is put in place as early in the year as possible. During the summer, the administrative authorities handle an inordinate amount of applications and find themselves overstretched. This means that it is, in some cases, difficult to guarantee that one is able to obtain one´s charter permit in time for the beginning of the charter season. Should you wish to contact us, please send an email to admin@networkmarine consultants.com. The information contained in this article is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate at the time of publication, and is for general information purposes only.

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Juan Sastre & José Luis Sastre

Minorchino Llaut Story For many people living in Mallorca, the sea is an extension to their lives or even the main reason they came here in the first place. Locals have always known how to get the best out of the islands’ unique situation and boatbuilding has a very long tradition here. While for most people today it is leisure rather than trade or fishing that draws them to the sea, there is a growing number of people who appreciate the charm of traditional lines and who recognize a ‘proper boat’ when they see one. But their expectations have also changed over the years and what passed for ‘comfortable’ twenty or thirty years ago no longer meets the needs of today’s boaters. They enjoy all the benefits of modern design and technology in in their daily lives and so also like to see when they take to the water. This was the challenge taken

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up by Sasga yachts when they began producing their Minorchino range in Menorca in 2010. They wanted to keep the important elements of the traditional ‘llaüt’ which had made their Menorquin range so popular from the 1970’s onwards- and which were themselves based on llaüt designs first recorded by historians as sailing alongside European schooners and African pirates in the 14th century and which in turn developed from the ‘lateen’ sailing boats in which the Phoenicians, Carthiginians and Egyptians once crossed the ‘Mare Nostrum’. To maintain a traditional look was therefore important. To incorporate the very latest design, technology and materials, however, was equally important. The brief given to naval architect Iñigo Toledo (who was involved in designing Spain’s America’s Cup challenger, ‘Desafío Español’) was to produce a hull which was capable of both low and high speeds (displacement and planning), and which was to set new standards of efficiency and economy- while still looking reconisably like a traditional llaüt. Through extensive tank testing and refinement, the now familiar Menorquin hulls were developed. And the idea chimed perfectly with the recent trend in the market for boats which can take you places in comfort without using huge quantities of fuel but also without taking all day to get somewhere. The other radical approach

that Sasga took was to embrace the latest technologies for laminating these innovative hulls. No traditional hand layup for the new designs- all the Minorchino hulls use vacuum infusion methods which have only quite recently been adopted even by some of the bigger European boatyards. The investment and cost is greater but the advantages in terms of stronger, denser laminates with zero possibility of osmosis and environmentally friendly working conditions were key considerations for the yard. The yard itself is wholly owned by the Sastre family. When they sold their original Menorquin brand in 2006, they retained ownership of the premises and when the new owners of Menorquin departed a few years later, the family had their factory back and plenty of ideas for their new range of boats. ‘Through a combination of events, we had the perfect opportunity to build the boats we always wanted to.’ says Jose Luis Sastre, son of the original founder of the yard and CEO of the company today. Once we had completed the first two models, the 42 and 54 and took them to a number of boat shows around the Med, we knew the public was excited about them. So, we then set to work on a 34 footer, which at just under 10 metres but offering accommodation in two good cabins has already proved very popular. Next to come off the line, will be a new flagship 68 footer. The sweeping hull shape creates huge volume. In other words, you get loads of space as well as great seakeeping. But fuel consumption figures at 20 knots plus that will make passage planning a pleasure not a cause for panic! See the range at the Cannes and Barcelona shows this autumn. For Marina Estrella,

celebrating forty years in the industry this year, it was a natural choice to add the Minorchino range to their lineup of ‘best in class’ boats to offer their loyal clients. ‘Our customers have always included local Balearic residents and mainland Spaniards as well as boat enthusiasts from virtually all parts of Europe and further afield’ says Commercial Director Javier Candela. Founded in Barcelona by industry legend Pepe Estrella, Marina Estrella is one of the longest established boat dealerships in the country. Unfortunately, Pepe died ten years ago and tragically, so did his son Jose just 5 years later. Now, following a major restructuring, the company is back with a vengeance and selling a wide range of products from offices throughout Spain and also from its flagship Mallorca office in Puerto Portals. The other brands you can find in Marina Estrella’s portfolio are the leading sailboat brand from Germany, Hanse Yachts. Their latest offering, the stunning new 588 will be launched at the Cannes Boat Show, September 6th to 11th. And completing the current line up are the amazing designs from Europe’s largest privately owned boatbuilders, Azimut.Benetti S.p.a. from Italy. Their Azimut, Atlantis and Magellano ranges have been making huge strides as the company were first to shake off the recession and took the initiative in launching a host of new models – some 17 in three years leaving the competition wondering what hit them. If you want to see some fourteen of the current models then make your way to Cannes where Guy Norrish and Jordi Garrigos will be only too happy to show you the new offerings from both Azimut and Benetti. With new marques planned for the coming season, these are exciting times for Balearic boaters.

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Sunbird Puerto Portals local 10 www.sunbirdyachts.eu. (+34) 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu

30 Years in Puerto Portals Eric Martin, owner of SUNBIRD was the first to open an office in Puerto Portals in 1986. Having been in the UK yacht sales business for 14 years, the time felt right to expand in to different waters. Sailing in the Mediterranean felt like an exciting progression. Sunshine was, of course, a huge draw to the Mediterranean and having heard about a new and prestigious marina being completed in Mallorca, 7km west of Palma town the expansion felt right. When we saw the site we knew it was the perfect opportunity to open SUNBIRD S.A. Puerto Portals combined an incredible location with clear ambitions to become a luxury destination. Eric had met Simon Crutchley, a fluent Spanish speaker whose local knowledge, great contacts and yachting experience made him the ideal candidate to manage the new operation. The potential was huge and it felt right to get in from the start. Sunbird Mallorca opened its doors in August 1986 - one week after the launch of the iconic Wellies, as we’d been storing their tables and chairs for them! 44

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As the port grew, developing a formidable international reputation, Sunbird grew with it. It was a great plus for customers at Boat Shows to be able to buy from Sunbird UK and know there was full back-up on hand when they headed to the sunshine. Our long-standing relationship with Beneteau yachts continues, both in new sales and brokerage, and in the last two years Sunbird has become distributor for Monte Carlo Yachts in the UK and Palma, ranging from 65-105ft. The power boat side of the business is most professionally handled by Nick Martin. Keeping the office on an even keel is Denise Parkin, who handles listings and administration. Both Nick and Denise have been with SUNBIRD S.A. since 2000. In 1999, Turkey beckoned, thanks to a new development in Gocek. A visit echoed the excitement of the early days of Puerto Portals - crystal waters, stunning scenery and, just as it once had been in Mallorca, the added benefits of being VAT-free. SUNBIRD launched in Gocek in 2000, followed by a second office in Marmaris, taking SUNBIRD from strength to strength alongside our operations in Scotland and Hamble in England. Our customers are diverse - from the UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany and beyond - and we offer them an individuallytailored wealth of experience,

wherever they choose to drop anchor. There is no doubt Puerto Portals is firmly established as one of the best and most beautiful marinas in the Mediterranean, with a fantastic future ahead. Thirty years after SUNBIRD S.A.

Terranova Italian Yachts and dahm international Two companies, passionate about yachting, and settling a new exclusive dealership Terranova Italian Yachts and dahm international, two companies who are recognised for their commitment and passion for super yachts and yachting, are announcing their newly agreed Europe-wide exclusive sales representation for new build explorer motoryachts from 68‘ to 115‘. dahm international, the renown brokerage and charter company with

opened its doors, Portals’ original marina resident could not be prouder to have been here since day one. SUNBIRD offers a wide range of new and brokerage yachts from its office in Puerto Portals and our website www.sunbirdyachts.eu.

offices and subsidiaries in the most relevant European locations, and an eye for the extraordinary, has now created an exclusive business partnership with Terranova Italian Yachts. dahm international is appointed exclusive sales representative for new build Terranova Italian Yachts in the European countries: Spain, Finland, Norway, Sweden, England, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy and Montenegro. The companies will work together in the new build super yacht market and mutually support the sale of new build Terranova Italian Yachts.

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One Palma Developments McConaghy Selects ONE Palma Superyacht Services as Exclusive Distributor in Palma de Mallorca and the Balearics PALMA DE MALLORCA - July 26, 2016 - McConaghy Boats (www.mcconaghyboats.com) and ONE Palma Superyacht Services (ONE Palma) (www. onepalma.net/mcconaghyboats) today announced the two companies are teaming up in Palma, arguably the busiest and most important port in the Mediterranean, and the Balearics to sell and service the complete range of McConaghy’s production and semi-custom cruising and racing yachts, from the wellknown Ker40+, MC31 and 38 One Designs to the Grand Prix Maxis. ONE Palma will also be working exclusively in Palma with McConaghy Multihulls

to promote McConaghy’s full range of performance cruising catamarans. Over the last 45+ years, McConaghy has earned the reputation of being the best in the business and is synonymous with light, strong, elegant structures. As the yacht builder of choice for some of the best yacht designers in the world, such as Reichel Pugh and Ker Yacht Design, McConaghy yachts dominate at some of the world’s most competitive events, including the classic Rolex Sydney Hobart race where McConaghy-built boats have won more awards than all other builders combined. “What attracted ONE Palma to McConaghy, aside from their unmatched reputation, was the synergies our two companies share, said ONE Palma founder and director Peter D. Bresnan. “We both invest heavily in composites R&D, both companies are led by sailing and naval

Peter Bresnan architecture veterans, and both ONE Palma and McConaghy set the bar beyond the accepted industry standard. We push the limits and together, I think we’ll be a force to reckon with.” ONE Palma is an up-andcoming full-service loft specialising in sail, rigging and composites design, production, optimisation and repair. The company is also an exclusive distributor for OneSails and is based in Marratxi, Mallorca with a new office opening on Paseo Marítimo in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. Mark Evans, Managing Director McConaghy said, “When we met the ONE Palma team we were immediately impressed by their knowledge of the industry, but more importantly by their belief

that what we do isn’t just about selling products and services, it’s about giving clients a total package, and an experience that inspires their passion for the sea. The ONE Palma team doesn’t just sell yachting products and services. They prepare their clients for an unforgettable sailing experience. I think ONE Palma will be a great addition to the McConaghy network and help us grow our footprint in the Med.” ONE Palma will distribute McConaghy’s line of yachts and offer rigging and composites design, manufacturing and repair services for McConaghy customers in the area. For enquiries about sails, rigging, composites or new McConaghy yachts, contact ONE Palma.

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The Yacht Solution Advertorial The First Business Software Developed For The Yacht Industry Forgot to call back a client ? Was he interested in a flybridge yacht or a sport cruiser? No time to write invoices…? Which work is already done ? Client says he has already paid, is that true? Ohh no, I need to send all the invoices and work details again, when should I do that…? I need to inform clients on the newest propulsion options… but how and when? So many topics in your head… and not enough time... Do you recognise these situations? If your business grows and you want to organize it in a professional way then you need the best administrative support available. Have a look at our “The Yacht Solution”: The Yacht Solution is the first business software, which was developed and is focusing only on the demands of the yachting industry. No matter whether you want to increase sales with the integrated CRM, improve your productivity with the ERP functions or highlight your offering with the incorporated and easily administrated content management functionalities. Until now, there was no 48

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Odoo Mobile: Get an invoice status everywhere on any device

Get more done in less time: Manage leads, opportunities and activities the professional way.

comprehensive business software specifically for the yachting industry. So we decided to develop a software based on the worldwide leading open source software platform Odoo and our broad experiences in the nautical sector.

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With the “On-premise” offer, Odoo is the most installed business software in the world. It is used by over 2.000.000 users worldwide ranging from startup companies (1 user) to large enterprises (300.000+ users).

2. Boost boat sales: “Sell smarter everywhere” • CRM linked to boats You don`t need to have all information in your head having a system, which can be used anywhere. • Boat configurator: Configure a new boat with all options and variations directly in the system and send quote or invoice directly to the client. • Web sales platform: Display boat sales easily online and publish an expose with a click

Beside the basic business management functions like for example sales, invoicing, marketing, website, CRM and accounting, we have developed astonishing features that can be used “out of the box”: 1. Next level of business administration: “Raise your profitability” • Client web portal: Give your clients online access to invoices, payments and current work orders • Paperless workflow: Send a contract or other document to clients and the client can online sign and send it back immediately in seconds • Easy reporting and business overview with fully customizable reports in all applications directly accessible from anywhere • All boat information, service & sales history, current activities - just everything related to boats on hand in a clearly arranged database • Built and actualize your own website with an easy to use

3. Improve charter offering: “Close more deals” • Online charter platform: Display charter opportunities online the easy way and with a great variety for customization • Fast and easy processes, client can book and pay immediately online • Full process from client order to client satisfaction supported by completely linked software system 4. Enhance service & shipyard supply: “Increase your productivity” • Full barcode integration: Fasten your processes with the fully integrated barcode functionality • Timesheets online: Let your staff do the timesheets directly in the system and invoice your work immediately • Get your money quicker

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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS This article will concentrate on the recreational side of inwater supervision and rescue.

Brad Robertson Superyacht Lifeguard www.Superyachtlifeguard.com info@superyachtlifeguard.com

Evolution of In-water Safety In-water supervision, rescue and water confidence are all aspects of the luxury yacht industry that proactive captains are well aware of. The more captains we speak to the more motivation we gain to expand our assistance and provide clear training and technical aids to ensure the safety of owners, guests and crew. There are two siginficant differences with in-water emergencies in yachting that require fairly particular processes to achieve successful rescues. The first situation is underway at sea and experiencing a man-overboard situation. The second distinct area is when a yacht is at anchor and all the water toys are out. Both areas can be complicated when an emergency arises and each warrant different approaches whilst keeping the crossover clear so that the general understanding and key necessities of both situations can be easily remembered.

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The Royal Yachting Association has produced a very good starting point for yacht captains and crew through their Voluntary Code of Practice for Watersports in the Superyacht Industry. This document is designed to assist in the management, coordination and execution of in-water activities. In my point of view their are 6 key parts to successfully managing and supervising inwater recreational activities: 1. Recognition - To understand and recognise the activity itself, to ensure it is conducted professionally, and to recognise the risks associated with this activity. Conducting a risk assessment can help to reduce these risks. 2. Supervision – Once there is an understanding of the activity an appropriate supervisory plan can be implemented, 3. In-water rescue Supervision from the yacht or tender must be complimented with a high level of in-water rescue ability. It’s no good standing there, not being able to do anything in the case of emergency. On-hand technical aids are also critical. Attached to this is in-water confidence, which I will discuss later. 4. Extraction - How do you remove the victim from the water and onto the tender or yacht? Not an easy process in many cases, particularly if there are low numbers of supervisors or the incident involves a spinal injury or even worse…both. Technical aids such as a rescue cradle or helicopter sling should be included in this part of the plan

5. First Aid - Keeping your first aid skills sharp is an integral part of the entire rescue process as well as ensuring your first aid kits are up to date and specific for your requirements. A clear understanding of any technical medical treatment apparatus such as portable hyperbaric chambers are also important. 6. Evacuation - In the case of further treatment being required there must be a planned and practiced evacuation process for victims of in-water incidents These six points should be complimented with basic procedures, a location specific emergency action plan and implemented through crew training courses, regular drills and practice. It may sound like a huge amount of work but once put into place, the benefits greatly outweigh the initial effort. As mentioned in point 3, in-water self confidence is a subject worth discussion and can be a positive action for those who require individual training. With multiple backgrounds making up modern day yacht crew, there is no longer an across the board water based background which was the norm twenty years ago. At

that time, majority of yachties were sailors, divers, surfers, swimmers and basically salty old sea dogs - true watermen and women. These days we see crew that have never put on a mask and snorkel, never surfed, never driven a boat and have very limited swimming abilities let alone in-water rescue abilities. Many do of course have a high level of in-water confidence, which is fantastic, but the old saying a chain is only as strong as its weakest link really applies to in-water rescue. Technical aids to assist in rescuing a person in the water are also an integral part of the rescue process, but what are the standard technical aids that most yachts have on board? In my experience I have seen the good old life-ring as the most common technical aid on board yachts. A basic aid for a manoverboard situation but not a fantastic object to be throwing at a swimmer in distress; life rings are unforgiving and not very flexible, quite hard in fact. This is one example of the slight differences between man-overboard and in-water recreational supervision and rescue. Modern day lifeguard tubes are soft, flexible and a perfect aid to use for inwater assistance or even for

a throwing or reaching aid if necessary. Throw bags are also relatively common on yachts but the ones I have seen are quite out of date and the crew very rarely get them out to practice with. The golden rule of rescue is to ensure the safety of the rescuer, so one very important question needs to be asked in any in-water emergency…Do I need to get in the water? Best option, do not get in! If water entry is required, what technical aids should a rescuer take with them? Or do we just jump in and swim like a hero and hope for the best? Common sense would say we need some basic aids in the water to safely execute a successful rescue. I would recommend minimum rescue equipment to include swim fins, mask/snorkel and floatation. This could be debated but its the equipment I would use myself if jumping in to save someone from drowning and wanting to keep myself as safe as possible. If the industry were to adopt an “across the board” standard for in-water rescue technical aids, it would need to be suitable for all levels of in-water rescue abilities. We are not all Bondi Lifeguards thats for sure! Incident prevention is obviously the best way to approach in-water activities, which brings me on to the point of welcoming in sub-contracted experts in their field. Yacht crew have such a huge number of responsibilities and to expect these young, hardworking

individuals also be experts in all aspects of in-water enjoyment is a big ask. Activities like SCUBA diving, free diving, wake boarding and Jet Skiing are high risk activities when coordinated and supervised by non-professionals. Should a vessel have all the above six points under control, bringing in an expert in their field would fit perfectly within the existing in-water supervision and rescue framework. It is a framework that suits most, if not all, in-water activities. Working closely with the Professional Yachting Association, Royal Yachting Association, Medical Support Offshore, Scuba Schools International and creating the new Superyacht Lifeguard concept as well as the Yacht Scuba Safety programme has been a fantastic experience and an interesting evolution over the past three years. I have discussed this subject with experts, crew members, management companies and other training providers, all of whom agree this is an area of yachting that requires addressing in its simplest form. The beauty of the situation is that all these organisations and companies are communicating between ourselves, and listening to the industry. The future is bright for yachting and in-water supervision and rescue experience, realistic goals and the passion to improve are all part of this fantastic recipe! Stay safe!

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 20Gbps which is 1,000 times faster!!

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

Technology Update It’s the middle of August, and the e3 team is extremely busy supporting all our clients who are out there enjoying their yachts. We’re making sure they can watch the Olympics in Rio, or send photos of their activities to all their friends and family. At the same time, we are also very busy with preparations for the autumn shows that kick off with the Monaco Yacht Show on 28th September. It’s challenging to get things done at this time of the year as so many people are on holiday and many companies close down, some of them for a whole month.

As always, e3 will have a huge presence at the Monaco Yacht Show this year with our own booth QS84 in the DarseSud air-conditioned tent, where we will be exhibiting the Kymeta flat panel satellite solution, powered by Panasonic, as the satellite component of our HYBRID solution. We will also have our very successful roaming free European and Caribbean/USA SIMs to take away and our wi-fi will be provided by our e3.Unite 3G/4G aggregator powered by Cellweaver. Our IT and network experts will be on-hand to advise and assist and we will have all our worldwide TV and IPTV services. 52

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We will also be in the Superyacht Owners’ VIP lounge, again with Kymeta and Panasonic, but also with the other partners in the Kymeta satellite flat panel project - Intelsat, iDirect and Intellian. We will have working Kymeta panels providing local internet, wi-fi and receiving broadcast Panasonic TV. We will be running #NODOMES workshops at 12:30 every day in the lounge. In addition we will be with another one of our other major partners, Speedcast, in the ACREW lounge in the famous La Rascasse where we will share a VIP table to meet and discuss current VSAT solutions with new and existing clients.

We will have our biggest team ever at Monaco, including old and new faces. Please contact us to arrange an appointment and we will be happy to provide you with a day ticket/s for the Show. Also, if you would like to attend the #NODOMES workshop, let us know and we will put you on the Invitation list. Finally we are getting some definitions on what 5G will do? We have only just got used to 4G and what that means, so needless to say it’s time to find out what 5G will do for us and when we can expect to see it. We have been seeing up to 80Mbps on a single connection, as I reported in this column last month. When we have 4 connections aggregated in our e3.Unite system and powered by Cellweaver, we have seen up to 200Mbps. This has been really good this summer. Well, with 5G it looks as if we should expect a single connection to perform at

Vodafone and Huawei have just completed a 70GHz 5G field test in Newbury, UK, reaching data rates of more than 20Gbps, and supporting multiple users at 10Gbps each. “This demonstrated the possibility of delivering an “extremely high level” of performance for an individual link, such as supporting a large number of connections in small areas”, explained David Lister, 5G research manager of the Vodafone Group. This means that a single connection should deliver more than is currently required for the largest cruise ship!

5G needs and uses much higher frequency bands (70GHz) to deliver these high data rates, and the transmission range can be increased, as can performance and capacity. Current mobile networks use bands below 3GHz. Lower frequencies are much better at penetrating obstructions so there are some engineering challenges for 5G use on land, less so in the open sea. A group of European operators has made a pledge to move quickly to launch 5G services. The move came as the European Commission was set to discuss its “5G Manifesto for timely deployment of 5G in Europe” a couple of weeks ago. BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telecom Italia and Vodafone Group are among the companies which have said they will launch 5G networks in at least one city in every European country by 2020. This is broadly in line with the launch plans of operators in Asia and the US. The telecom industry warns that the current net neutrality

guidelines, that allow Over –the-Top applications, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype, to use their networks, free of investment, creates significant uncertainties around their own 5G return on investment. They believe that those communication apps should be subject to the same rules as they are, and that there should be a common framework for all digital services taking into account the dramatic changes in markets, consumer habits and the new positions of market power in today’s digital economy. Streaming Vision – Head-upDisplay for your sunnies! As it’s mid-season we need some nautical gadgets to keep us armed with the latest tech weaponry and this fits the bill perfectly. The faster one travels over water, the greater the need for real-time information. This gadget is perfect for all the current yacht racing events, towing skiers or just wearing to look cool at the next BBQ, sorry, braai for my antipodean mates.

Garmin’s Nautix head-up display attaches to either leg of most glasses and displays data on an adjustable eyepiece screen. Nautix also wirelessly tethers to select Garmin multifunction devices to display real-time vessel system and instrumentation data, including engine rpm, boat speed, compass information, leeway etc. Radar Chirping We haven’t seen any significant developments in the radar field for a while, but this one is notable. CHIRP (Compressed High Intensity Radiated Pulse)

Marlink, Speedcast and Navarino commit to introducing 5,200 ships to Inmarsat Fleet Xpress over the next five to six years.

sonar technology can offer enhanced target separation of objects under water when compared to traditional dual-frequency sounders. Raymarine has brought this technology above the waterline with its Quantum CHIRP radar. Much like CHIRP sounders, it uses pulse-compression technology and FLIR’s advanced target-separation technology (ATX) to offer enhanced imaging when operating at both short and long ranges. This compact, Wi-Fi-enabled radar installs with a single power cable (an Ethernet version is also available) and offers a range scale of 18 feet to 24 nautical miles. Quantum’s low-power, solidstate transmitter ensures safe emissions, and its low powerconsumption levels (17 watts when transmitting and 7 watts in standby mode) make it an interesting consideration for yachts as a backup radar.

After our recent report that we have installed the first yacht with Inmarsat’s new Fleet Xpress service, some rather larger announcements have been made by three of the big satellite service providers. Marlink and SpeedCast have signed new ‘strategic alliances’ with Inmarsat, under which both satcom service providers have committed to introducing approximately 2,000 commercial vessels each to Inmarsat’s new Fleet Xpress service over a five-year period – a total of some 4,000 new ships for the new Ka-band VSAT service. Navarino, one of the world’s leading providers of satellite communications solutions to the merchant marine market, has also entered into a new agreement with Inmarsat to integrate Fleet Xpress into Navarino’s existing service portfolio of more than 1,200 vessels over a six-year period. We hope to see you at the Monaco Show.

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The PYA’s Plans for the Monaco Yacht Show 2016 Following on from our successful programme of seminars, workshops and networking at the Monaco Yacht Show last year, the Professional Yachting Association is planning another jam-packed schedule of informative sessions for this year’s event. We will be partnering with ACREW at their crew lounge at the Rascasse, in the heart of the port. We will be hosting two full afternoons of activities for crew there, on Wednesday 28th and Friday 30th September. The PYA team will also have a permanent desk there throughout the show to talk to crew and assist them with any problems or queries they might have. We will be hosting our headline Sea Changes Forum as well as a new exciting addition, ‘The Big One’ at the headquarters of the International Hydrographic Organization on Thursday 28th. Here is the PYA’s programme of activities at time of going to press, which may be subject to some changes by the time of the show. Make sure to check our website and Facebook page for the up-to-date itinerary for the show. You can sign up for all these events on our website www.pya.org. 54

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CREW MATTERS First Course Starts; 5 October Course fee: £669.00 pp 0123 8201 3050 news@solent.ac.uk

New Course Launched A new two-day course has been launched by Warsash Maritime Academy, part of Southampton Solent University, in response to the imminent ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (2004). This intensive course will ensure that yacht captains and operators are better prepared to implement and monitor the Convention. The Convention includes an environmental responsibility for the shipping industry including yachts, with measures being put in place to avoid pollution through the transfer of non-indigenous species from one area of the world to another through the ship’s water ballast. The Ballast Water Management (BWM) course, being delivered by Warsash’s maritime training experts is designed to help provide a clear understanding of implementation and monitoring requirements at an early stage. Even those vessels which do not ordinarily undertake ballast operations have to operate a Ballast Water Management System. Petrochemical senior lecturer and course leader, Captain Nadeem Anwar, says: “There are no mandatory training requirements to date. However, for monitoring purposes, the administrations either have to organise in-house training or take advantage of the available quality course on this topic. “Similarly, yacht captains and engineers need to develop an ability to inform their decision making regarding the management system required as per the Convention. Upon ratification, there will be – as usual – a race against time; therefore by attending our course this is an opportunity to prepare for compliance”. www.theislander.net

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Improving Performance How do you reduce the time it takes to get tasks done? When a crew first comes together they are not as efficient as they are by the end of the season – or so we would hope. What is the process that enables crew performance to improve? With the Rio Olympics just over and more world records smashed, certain teams persist in their world dominance. Taking a look at what makes teams and athletes continue to progress, can provide us with lessons to take back to the yachts. Perhaps it goes without saying that these amazing athletes have huge amounts of drive and motivation. As leaders we need to tap into this energy. Simon Sinek’s book “Start with why” explains how great leaders inspire people to take action. He argues that to effectively influence and motivate we need to start with “Why”. All too often when we brief crew, we tell them “what” and “how” we want them to do. We fail to explain “Why”,

missing out on the opportunity to inspire them to give their all. Starting a briefing with not just “What”, but “Why” as well, will give you the opportunity to incentivise and inspire crew to give their all. Performance is as much about attitude as it is capability. Winners don’t do different things – they just do things differently. Somewhat like Eric Morcombe’s view on his piano playing: “I’m playing the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order!” The British cycling team has adopted a powerful formula, which has been proven over the past four years through their dominance in the sport. They have listened to Albert Einstein “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results” and taken an approach based on an aggregation of gains. “We need to find 100 things and do them 1% better”. Similarly the F1 teams have also adopted the philosophy that success will come from repeated marginal gains, rather than one major triumph. Relating this back to crew, how can you help your crew find those minor changes? Regular review and de-briefing are ideal opportunities to identify your “1 percentages”. Who is best placed to put forward new ideas? It may not always be obvious, so don’t forget to include input from the junior crew who do the task. During the de-brief look for the inch by inch gains. A culture of

continuous improvement will encourage crew to identify new and better ways of completing tasks. So often, we convince ourselves that change is only meaningful if there is some large, visible outcome associated with it. If we instead follow the British Cycling team’s philosophy, major success will come by small repeated gains. There are essential ingredients of winning teams, including the economics of trust. If trust is low, then so too will be the outcomes. We need to trust in our crew to do what we have asked them to do and Humphrey Walters’ principle of

“tell me only once” places the responsibility on the individual to see the task through. We need to trust in our other departments too, to know their jobs and play their part. Leverage on your success, identify what made this trip more successful than the last. Repeat those successes and don’t forget, getting better never stops! Be the empowering leader you can be, tap into their motivations and form great habits. Impact Crew is here to support you and your crew. We will be at the Monaco Yacht Show, book your appointment early to discuss your inch by inch gains.

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Monaco Masterclasses Will set a High Bar ACREW’s mission at Monaco is for Crew and Captains to learn from the very best in the industry about the topics that are most relevant to them. The hot industry topics addressed in ACREW’s three signature Masterclasses are ‘Rock Your Refit’, ‘Dining with the Senses’ and ‘Reducing Incidents Onboard’. Rock Your Refit Masterclass Wednesday 28th September at 9:30am, ACREW Monaco La Rascasse. Working with well-respected contractors and project managers in the industry, this Masterclass will empower Captains, to deliver to owners, a refit that is on time and in budget. Rock Your Refit is in two parts; a panel discussion on the topic of ‘An Insider’s Guide to Optimising a Refit for 2016’ followed by ‘The Contractor’s Guide to a Quality Refit’ The concept is borne from conversations with Captains over the years that all seem to have refit experiences that vary wildly. Many of the worst cases report budgets and timescales escalating once the process is underway and not having the knowledge and understanding of the process and legalities to get the project back on track. When ACREW approached its trusted partners about this issue, the view from the other side was a fascinating one. Founder and Managing Partner of ACREW Abigail Wallace comments ‘Captains may refit once every few years whereas a project manager or contractor may complete five, ten or more in a year. When we talked to our contacts 58

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the depth of knowledge and experience this provides was astounding. What is also very clear is the enthusiasm of these individuals to share this knowledge with Captains and Crew’. This is what ‘Rock Your Refit’ is about. It is about diligently setting the project up with thorough documentation, clear lines of communication and timely responses to deadlines to ensure all parties can work at their optimum to deliver a fantastic result. Things are never going to go completely to plan. If the plan is thoroughly outlined, shared and agreed upon then the inevitable adjustments can be made openly and collaboratively. Through attending this Masterclass Captains will be better prepared and thoroughly organised for a refit, ultimately taking the stress and the risk out of the process. ACREW is proud to be the vehicle for these conversations, and is pleased to be able to move practice in the industry forward. For any Crew or Captains that will be heading to refit the knowledge, resources and contacts available in this Masterclass will give you the confidence and understanding to save untold stress, time and money. Dining with the Senses Thursday 29th September at 2:30pm, ACREW Monaco La Rascasse. 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 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. Reducing Incidents Onboard: Looking After Crew Wednesday 28th September at 9:30am, ACREW Monaco La Rascasse. On Friday 30th September at 9:30am the Masterclass ‘Reducing Incidents Onboard: Looking After Crew’ will begin at La Rascasse. The topic is not without controversy, yet research suggests that effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) prevents many small incidents from escalating. It is usually a series of failings compounding that creates the high-profile incidents we see reported by the media and this workshop will provide practical advice on how to prevent these from happening. The Reducing Incidents Onboard Masterclass will bring together experts from a range of fields as diverse as aviation, coaching and the special forces. Always of paramount importance is that Crew delegates leave the masterclass equipped with a range of practical steps that they can apply immediately onboard. ACREW founder Abi Wallace states ‘When Captains and Crew attend ACREW events they know that their time is being well spent in terms of directly improving

skills and supporting their work onboard. Ever crew-centric, the content of ‘Reducing Incidents Onboard’ is designed to help Captains and Heads of Departments look after the Crew they lead, but also for Crew to be able to look after themselves and one another. Debbie Elliott, Training Manager of TAG Global Training joins the masterclass to share her knowledge from the aviation sector. As a provider of CRM training and Chairperson of the Cabin Crew incident reporting board CHIRP, she is perfectly placed to help the superyacht industry learn valuable lessons from aviation. On the importance of crew resource management she comments. “The successful application of CRM has been a part of aviation for over 40 years now and is one of the many sectors globally that has benefitted from a safer operating standard, underpinned by a “just” culture. The lessons learned from reporting have been vital in encouraging all ranks to come forward and has seen a positive change in the hierarchical structure within the cock pit.” Captains and Crew are encouraged to engage and participate in this masterclass designed and delivered with their needs in mind. Important conversations between professionals onshore and onboard need to take place in order to minimise incidents moving forward. You can read more and register at www.acrew.com As well as the Masterclasses the Crew Deck will be an exclusive spot for crew to enjoy amazing lunches and relax. With the entire ‘La Rascasse’ building it will be a crew hub like no other! Also enjoy workshops, competitions and the F1 simulator Monaco Grand Prix leader board challenge! The ACREW team look forward to welcoming all crew to La Rascasse for another great year at Monaco Yacht Show!

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After a successful ACREW Monaco in 2015 with over 750 registered captains and crew, this year ACREW Monaco takes over the entire La Rascasse for an even more exciting event.

Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com

ACREW Monaco Registration Opens ACREW, the leading provider of professional development to superyacht captains and crew is delighted to announce the opening of registrations for ACREW Monaco at La Rascasse. The Islander team will be based here during the show, so please come and say hello! ACREW Monaco at La Rascasse in 2016 sees a marked growth with the entire venue and terraces dedicated to this networking and professional development event. Having listened to captains and crew about the subjects that

most concern them, ACREW has designed an exciting programme featuring one masterclass each day and several hands-on workshops. Superyacht captains and crew are now invited to register for attendance. To celebrate the launch of their new app, which allows you to track your travels and record nautical miles, Bunker Buoy, are the official ACREW Monaco Registrations Sponsor. They will be giving spot prizes to crew download their app. The event has already generated significant interest and crew are advised to register interest for the masterclasses and workshops as places are limited. ACREW are proud to confirm that Warsash Superyacht Academy and MYBA are returning as supporting partners of ACREW Monaco. This year they will be joined

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Veritas Superyacht AV specialists have partnered with ACREW to supply a state of the art F1 simulator giving captains and crew the chance to race in the Monaco Grand Prix by the PYA who will run their annual PYA seminars from ACREW Monaco at La Rascasse. ACREW Monaco at La Rascasse As one of the most well known venues in Monaco, popular with crew and located overlooking Port Hercule, La Rascasse is the perfect venue for ACREW in Monaco in 2016. To provide crew with their own space, ACREW have created the Crew Deck on the upper level of La Rascasse. Designed with crew in mind it will be a crew only, social space to meet up and take a breath, enjoy some great food as well as complimentary drinks. Food will be served to crew throughout the venue by our staff and exclusive culinary touches including a Superfood Salad Bar and Seafood Bar

from NeKo Yacht Supply. For those in a hurry weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sure that you can get in, grab some food and get back to work in no time at all. For those with a little more leisure time, hang out, enjoy some free drinks and check out some of the entertainment. Thanks to Veritais Superyacht AV specialists the Crew Deck will feature an F1 simulator car! The challenge will be to complete one circuit of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. If you fancy yourself as the next Lewis Hamilton get yourself on the leader-board to have a chance of making the podium in the ACREW & Veritais F1 Challenge! With other pop up workshops and activities happening, the Crew Deck will be a crew hub like no other.

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Sailing in a Nation of Sailors I have just spent two weeks sailing through Holland on a 100-year-old classic yacht. Iduna is an 8-meter class designed by Johan Anker (famous for the Dragon class) and built at Anker & Jensen in Norway sometime between 1912 and 1916. She is a Pocket Superyacht in her own right. Her interior is not much bigger than my pocket and she is super beautiful. Her restoration was completed in 2011 and executed with great attention to detail, bringing her back to her original glory. No expense was saved and no shortcuts were taken. Life on board S/Y Iduna is simple and dry when it doesn’t rain. Otherwise, the old lady always knows exactly where her owner sleeps. Water that leaks somewhere through the foredeck creeps its way underneath the Iroko deck planks to drip on Edward Balke’s pillow, midships. Edward has contacted Invisible Crew for the 4th consecutive year to provide him with a skilled sailor to assist him during his yearly holiday. This year I finally had the chance to go myself. 64

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Although I’m Belgian, the waters of Holland bring back memories from my early days of sailing and I appreciate their beauty now more than ever before. Having spent the last 10 years sailing in warm waters on large comfortable yachts, I was a bit wary of the temperatures I was going to encounter. All I can say on that topic is that I bought a new set of foulies on day two. The good thing is that a windless day is very rare. Sailing on a wooden boat without a guardrail, with wooden hatches, less than 60cm freeboard and an underpowered engine makes you feel vulnerable to the elements.

We enjoyed navigating the North Sea with her currents and sandbanks and the Dutch lakes with its shallows. The coast guard issued a Securité warning that the charted depths in the estuary we were about to negotiate were unreliable. The men in the yacht-club shared their unsolicited advice about our vessel and the weather. It reminded me of my favourite saying: “bullshit baffles brains” and it all adds to the sense of achievement when you get it right. However, sailing with less than half a meter of water under the keel will always remain an unsettling feeling. Iduna is a real head turner in these waters and when we were moored in Enkhuizen we attracted the attention of the local craftsmen. The skinny elegant girl was moored up next to the wooden and steel sailing barges. Looking at these ex-working boats

it is clear how and why the Dutch are world class yacht builders today. In the other corner of the picturesque harbour with its bell-tower and draw bridge lies a 65ft modern classic Dijkstra design and just around the corner the 92 ft wishbone schooner Mandarine, build at Hakvoort. The skippers of the barges mumble that the place is starting to look more and more like St-Tropez. The connection with this unassuming town and the Mediterranean is not imaginary. A conversation with the owner of the local shipyard Ventis reveals that they are the suppliers of the spars of yachts like Elena and Germania Nova. Next winter, Iduna will be left in their capable hands for her yearly maintenance period. For more info on S/Y Iduna go to the blog page on www.invisiblecrew.com.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS knobs and belts inside bookshelves. The lifting keel trunk, dividing the saloon into a comfortable lounge on port and dining on starboard, is fully upholstered in Edelman leather with decorative stitching. The same medium brown leather with integrated magazine pockets is featured in all guest cabins.

Swan 115 FD MY Shamanna Swan 115 FD MY Shamanna uncluttered deck space and ultra sleek lines. The Swan 115 represents a step forward in cruising and race design. The initial con¬ceptual work was undertaken for a couple of potential clients looking to increase the return in terms of enjoyment and the joy of owning a large sailing yacht. Besides the cus¬tomary family cruising in comfort, they were looking for extra adrenaline pumping racing and sailing at higher maximum speeds downwind. This existing brief led us to design a maximum waterline length hull that could be optimized for speed in the lighter weight condition, something entirely different from the traditional heavy cruiser racer concept that, because of their deep hull shape, do not gain speed by being lighter due to loss of sailing length.

better control when heeling. The traditional teak interior is hand built by Nautor’s expert craftsmen in Finland, with light oil wax satin finishes and modern details throughout. Nautor’s team of interior designers and architects, work closely with every client to define the Swan of their dreams. The Swan 115 FD has the owner’s cabin forward, with crew quarters aft and is built to MCA LY3 class. Push button sail handling is standard on this version. The hull and deck are built in carbon fibre using foam and Nomex core. Interiors

The Flush Deck version with an uncluttered deck space and sleek lines makes the Swan 115 the ultimate performance Swan, combining the iconic style and quality the brand is renowned for with leading edge build techniques and materials.

The starting point of Shamanna´s interior design concept was the Owner´s wish to maintain the feel of his previous maxi Swan. Certain key elements such as the teak woodwork with white oilwax finish can be seen throughout the yacht. To complement the teak, plank floor style floorboards in varnished wenge create a contrast base to the horizontal bulkhead panelling and furniture. Recognizable Swan features and details such as rounded corners and moulded teak trims doubling as handholds are the base for the interior components.

The hull shape, with its plumb bow and wide stern, designed by Germán Frers, has performance top of mind, with twin rudders for increased responsiveness and

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The Owner´s cabin features a king-size berth and a desk and sofa. A TV is concealed behind an electrically operated leather panel inside the bulkhead. A walk-through dressing room leads to the en-suite bathroom equipped with a steam shower. The galley is fully equipped and has countertops in Corian for durable and practical use. Crew quarters are designed with the same level of detailing as the rest of the yacht with the mess sofa being convertible into a large lounging pad for relaxing. Bathrooms have vanities and sinks in Corian, faucets, showers and bathroom accessories are Dornbracht Tara Logic series in polished finish The interior is built as a combination of veneered lightweight sandwich construction and classic woodworking according to Nautor´s 50 years of tradition.

Navico Sold Marine electronics firm Navico today announced that the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Altor Fund IV have partnered and signed an agreement to acquire Navico from the Altor 2003 Fund. Navico is the parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and GoFree marine electronics brands. The privately held company employs around 1,500 people globally and has distribution in more than

100 countries. Over the last 10 years Navico has been driving change in the recreational and commercial industry, launching one new product every 20 days, and has steadily outperformed its competitors and grown its market share since 2009. “We are pleased that we will have the continued engagement and expertise of Altor who have supported our strong growth over the last 10 years,” says Leif Ottosson, president and CEO of Navico. “The company has grown from a merger of three smaller companies into a technological leader in the marine electronics industry. “We are excited about the growth opportunities that our new strong and dynamic ownership will enable us to pursue in recreational and commercial marine within both hardware and digital solutions,” he adds. Hugo Maurstad, chairman of the board of Navico and partner at Altor Equity Partners, says: “It has been a privilege to work with the management team in Navico over the last 10 years, building a great company, which is very well positioned for further growth. The high-performing recreational business is an asset that also can be leveraged to grow in the commercial segment over the next 10 years.” Michael Bruun, MD in the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, adds: “Navico is a great company and its track record and speed of innovation is impressive. We look forward to working with the company over the coming years, supporting its organic and acquisition-based growth. The new owners contribute a financial capacity that allows the company to raise its growth ambitions going forward.” The transaction will be subject to customary regulatory requirements and approvals.

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July only started to see the summer slowdown begin in the last week of the month, as activity has been fairly robust over the majority of July.

With the large volume of price reductions in May and June, it was always going to take time for the total market to catch-up and as such, the plateau that we had seen over the summers in previous years has not materialized, showing a 0.8% increase month on month. 55% of the monthly reductions in asking price came from the USA, which was something of a surprise, as I would have expected their share to be in line at best or below Europe. There were only 5 sailing vessels reduced in asking price in July, three under 25m and two at 37m LOA. Looking at the number of vessels sold, this month has seen the fewest number of vessels sold in a July since July of 2012, down around 15% on average.

This in itself is not bad news, because looking at the April-July data of vessels sold since 2010, 2016 is just one vessel behind 2014, which was the highest year for that period in the past seven years. After a dip last month, the USA share is back to 50% of total completions. Only one vessel sold in July had seen a price reduction in the past quarter, but 30% of completions had seen a price reduction the past 6 months. That figure also is not so bad when one looks more closely, as 38% had seen a reduction in the last year. Six sailing vessels were sold, five of which were under 30m LOA and all older than 2004.

Looking at the chart above, there was a big fall in the number of newcomers to the brokerage market and last month was one the lowest Julys for a very long time. There was an exceptional spike in June, but I would expect numbers to start to rise as we head towards boat show season. Only 10% 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, it has truly been a good 2016 season. Of the 243 motor vessels of 30-45m then available in the West Med, the figure that had not a single day booked for the rest of the season had improved yet again on last month at less than 3%, down from 4% in June. We are still taking charter enquiries and in just the last week alone, we have not been able to find vessels available in specific regions on specific dates. As always, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this and please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any assistance or advice into any facet of yachting. I hope that you thoroughly enjoy the summer!

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After the large numbers of price reductions in May and June, a fall in the month of July had been hoped for and we were not disappointed. It is interesting to note that the figure for July is the same as every other July for the last five years, +/- one vessel or so. This is not a huge surprise, as the summer season is well and truly in motion and many owners will have a pause before considering strategies in the run-up to (and during), the main Mediterranean boat shows of Cannes and Monaco in September.

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The New Club Swan 50

www.nautorswan.com The Revolution is Here With fifty years’ heritage in performance yacht production, Nautor’s Swan has always offered high performance racing yachts to complement its classic range of cruising Swans. Iconic yachts such as the Swan 39, the Swan 441 Racing version, and the Swan 60 Regatta all made their mark on the regatta circuit. Today the yard uses its new ClubSwan models to test the most modern trends in design, materials and solutions, refining technologies that will benefit Nautor’s cruising models. For example, the Swan 45 and ClubSwan 42, both successful one designs that are still winning in top level races. With the ClubSwan 50, Nautor has pushed the limits further, developing a yacht that represents a small revolution in performance and pure sailing pleasure. The ClubSwan 50, was conceived to officially celebrate Nautor’s 50th Anniversary and represents an innovative concept with a Class programme that will see 68

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the introduction of a new leading event: The Nations Trophy. Design The new ClubSwan 50 is at the cutting edge of contemporary yacht design. The brief was clear and simple: an extremely fast boat that would also be easy to take to the limit, convertible into a sports cruiser with limited crew, with captivating looks and the natural elegance of a Swan. It had to be both competitive in class racing and conceived as a One Design. In one word, this yacht had to be cool. Naval architecture has been developed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, the Argentinean designer who also penned the winning Volvo 70 Groupama 4, Ericsson 4, ABN Amro 1 and the maxi Rambler 88. Hull The hull is modern and performance oriented with full sections forward and a beamy transom, reverse bow, reverse sheer, pronounced chines, concave aft sections and reduced freeboard. Appendages are in the same philosophy, with a carbon blade keel with lead

torpedo and twin rudders for maximum control at high speeds. Construction is light but structurally robust in full pre-preg carbon as are the mast, boom and fixed bowsprit. Hull main features: Full carbon keel, Twin rudders with dual steering wheels, Sail plan The sail plan is also latest generation: the mast has been positioned slightly aft of centre with a longer J - ideal for powerful asymmetric spinnakers that can be either full or fractionally rigged. The square top mainsail has a full shape thanks to

running backstays: a perfect combination for the racing circuit. But the sail plan has also been designed with easy sailing in mind. A few touches transform the ClubSwan 50 into a docile cruiser, perfect for a couple. In moderate winds the running backstays can be stowed at the mast, whilst in stronger breezes the double reefed mainsail passes easily in front of the backstays that can be fixed in position and need no adjustment. The furling Genoa is easily handled in any condition, whilst in strong winds the generous J allows for a convenient staysail to be set.

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MML launches RefitPlanner.com A web-based tool that allows for better planning and accuracy of costs in refit work In response to a cry from the industry at large for improved planning around refit and a greater degree of precision in cost estimates, Marine Management Limited (MML) have announced the launch of a new web-based, appdriven tool that enables proactive, user friendly refit planning and promotes consumer confidence in accuracy of costs. A recent report from The Superyacht Report in March/ April 2016 highlighted an industry-wide problem; the convergence between late refit planning, growing refit work and increasingly limited yard availability as a result of this.

“The problem is that 70 per cent of (refit) work is planned too late,” says Eric Robert-Peillard, site director, Monaco Marine, La Ciota. “Preparation is everything and the superyacht industry will have to think more logistically in the future – not just the captains and owners, but also the management companies and boat builders.” “The market has grown enormously and there is no doubt whatsoever that the demand is exceeding supply,” says Ben Mennem, co-founder, Compositeworks, La Ciotat. “A few years ago it was only an issue in the high season, but now we’re completely full out of the water most of the time.” To address this, MML have launched RefitPlanner.com. The tool enables users to dynamically collect data and images to inform refit work as they walk through the yacht, acting as a shared portal and repository for all refit planning information. In addition there is an integrated messaging function that connects crew

“MML’s extensive refit experience and anecdotal evidence highlighted to us the requirement for a product such as this,” says MML’s business development manager Matt Liddell. “The RefitPlanner.com App is not a stand-alone tool. It syncs with the RefitPlanner.com website and supports realtime dynamic development of a yacht’s work package both on board and in partnership with MML’s project managers. There will always be a requirement for contingency in any refit. The unknown will always be unknown, but we believe this product will go a considerable way to reducing that unknown and assisting both the yacht’s crew and the shipyards in their resource, budget and schedule management. This will serve to ultimately maximise the asset (yacht or shipyard) and minimise any cost accrued.” The industry has responded positively to the launch of RefitPlanner.com. “I can see huge potential in the development of Refitplanner.com as it addresses a key need in the industry for better planning around refit,” says captain Jonathan Edgar. “As a current charter yacht captain experienced in refit, I see tremendous value in using a tool that allows you to start planning early, acts as a single

depository for information and by the nature of the interface, encourages you in a user friendly way to consider every aspect of the vessel in terms of refit. I fully intend to use RefitPlanner.com on board the 41m new build I am soon to be captain of.” With a decade of experience working on superyacht refits globally, Bay of Islands Marina’s general manager Jason Chubb feels the app could “potentially cut refit time in half.” “I can see a real place for RefitPlanner.com in the medium to megayacht end of the market. Having worked on large-scale refits like Seawolf and White Rabbit, I’m confident that using the app would significantly cut down the man hours required to estimate a job.” The chief engineer of a 46m sailing yacht says “I really like the layout of the app. I think it’s easy to use. If I was going into a refit that required an extended yard period, I would definitely consider going for MML.” To trial the app, access the app store on your iPad, search for “refitplanner” and download the app.

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Pendennis Completes Aquila Refit Pendennis Shipyard in the UK has redelivered the 85.6m motoryacht Aquila after an extensive refit programme that took exactly one year to complete. Burgess oversaw the management of the refit, supporting Aquila’s owners throughout the project from concept to redelivery and providing full project oversight including technical, financial, crew and safety management. Burgess will continue to represent the yacht as part of the Burgess Charter fleet. Aquila is said to be the largest yacht yet to be refitted in the UK, and the scope of the work undertaken included a revitalisation of all five deck levels. “To facilitate the extent of design and technical changes required, the interiors on Aquila needed to be stripped back to bulkheads across most areas,” says Adrian Tinkler, fleet technical manager at Burgess. “The team completely updated the social spaces, modernised technical systems and lighting, and restyled the boat across an area of over 750sq m, the scale of which was unprecedented by any of the suppliers in such a short time period.” Technology upgrades as part of the yacht’s five-year survey included a new AV and IT system, radar equipment,

air-conditioning and fresh air-handling systems, along with the rebuild of the four generators. A complete infrastructure repaint completed the refit works. Redman Whiteley Dixon and Susan Young Interiors were commissioned to evaluate the existing room and exterior layouts to reformulate spaces and improve flow between each area of the yacht. Significant enhancements included reconfiguring the owner’s suite along with the addition of a 60sq m private deck area, repositioning the Jacuzzi to the forward sun deck, and integrating a cinema into the main salon. The vision of the interior designers was realised with installation by German interiors specialist Metrica. Mike Carr, joint managing director of Pendennis, describes the shipyard’s approach: “In order to effectively manage a project of this scale Pendennis assigned four project managers, each with responsibility for specific aspects of the programme. They facilitated effective communication between all partners, which consisted of a combined international team of over 1,000 people at the peak of the project. The unwavering support from the captain and crew was also a key contributor to the refit’s success. We believe that this project has set a new benchmark for large yacht refit programmes.”

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS Sam Wand, sales manager of Cathelco’s superyacht division, adds: “Solent Refit have a great location on the south coast of England and can host as many as 16 yachts up to 65m in length. “The flexible nature of the yard allows us to carry out work easily and economically alongside the Solent Refit team.”

Solent Refit and Cathelco Join Forces The two companies are working together to help international customers meet new ballast water management regulations UK-based Solent Refit has teamed up with Cathelco to help international customers meet new ballast water management regulations. Solent Refit, which is based at Hythe, on Southampton Water, maintains and refits classic and modern superyachts. The company has now entered into a preferred partner agreement with water treatment systems specialist Cathelco in the UK and its Antibes-based subsidiary HEM. The move comes as owners of ocean-going superyachts face the imminent introduction of International Maritime Organization (IMO) legislation governing the

discharge of ballast water. The IMO expects its convention covering discharges to enter force worldwide in November 2016 following ratification by 30 of its member states and achieving 35% of the global tonnage. However, some industry experts expect implementation to be pushed back to early or mid-2017. Cathelco supplies a wide range of equipment to protect the hulls and pipework of luxury and commercial vessels. The company has also developed an innovative ballast water treatment system for larger superyachts.

“We are delighted to make it official that Cathelco is a preferred partner,” says Allan Foot, managing director of Solent Refit. “It offers our clients peace of mind to know we can offer a smooth transitional package of works to speed up refits. “With our recently secured 30-year lease for the shipyard, we are set to grow our preferred partner programme to offer a multitude of services and products.”

Solent Refit provides 10,000sq m of undercover working halls and waterside working areas combined with a highly skilled workforce of marine specialists. The company’s aim is to attract a larger proportion of the refit work that is currently carried out in Mediterranean yards and elsewhere. Cathelco claims to be a world leader in water treatment systems for superyachts and commercial vessels. In 2015 the company strengthened its activities in the superyacht market with the acquisition of HEM, a French manufacturer of desalinators and associated equipment.

The introduction of the new regulations will involve the installation of ballast water treatment systems. With its new treatment system, Cathelco is one of only a few UK manufacturers capable of producing smaller or modular systems for the superyacht industry.

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33m Superyacht ‘Missy’ Launches - Vitters Shipyard Designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, this high performance, carbon-fibre, sloop-rigged superyacht, which has been two years in build - the hull constructed by Green Marine (Vitters’ composite subsidiary in Southampton, UK) with outfitting by Vitters Shipyard - was recently transported from Vitters to the facility at Harlingen where she will be commissioned, in preparation for sea trials. Engineered by Pure Composite 78

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in New Zealand, and designed for a client with performance cruising in mind, she has a slim 7.5m beam, a generous sail plan and a lifting keel. The carbon fibre laminate reduces her internal structure and increases interior volume. Above deck, the carbon-fibre mast is from Southern Spars (with ECsix carbon rigging), and she carries a sail wardrobe from North Sails. Particular attention was paid to noise and vibration control; lightweight composite panels, with excellent soundproofing and thermal insulating properties, offer a harmonious combination of performance and comfort, as well as adhering to target weight goals.

“Missy has a spacious, comfortable interior in which a lot of attention was devoted to the efficient use of available space on board. The compact engine room is fitted with a great amount of equipment and state of the art technology, while no compromises has been made on comfort or the use of advanced technologies.” - Louis Hamming, Vitters Shipyard “I’ve been in the superyacht business for 30 years,

The interior styling, by Design Unlimited, is contemporary with the oak joinery finished in light grey, complimented by textured accents that add warmth. The owner’s suite is forward, with three guest cabins, two forward and one aft – accommodating eight in total, plus a Pullman berth. The yacht has accommodation for four crew in two twin cabins, both en-suite with separate stall showers. The crew mess is generously sized, and the space has an emphasis on crew comfort for extended periods at sea.

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Rob Greenhalgh Interviewed Do you, like I do, watch the new generation of foiling Moth sailors with a mixture of open-mouthed wonder and unadulterated pure green envy as they defy the laws of physics to zip effortlessly through the air? I tracked down one of the class’s most successful protagonists, British sailor Rob Greenhalgh, to find out what it takes to master the foiling Moth. Greenhalgh has a string of 18Foot Skiff world championship titles to his name but is perhaps better known for his offshore sailing. He has competed four times in the Volvo Ocean Race and won it once. Back in 2003 he was a helmsman aboard 140-foot Mari Cha IV that set a new

It was after completing a Volvo Ocean Race in 2012 that Greenhalgh committed himself fully to learning how to sail a Moth. “I didn’t want to mess about doing it half-heartedly,” he told me. “I wanted to get good and that means committing lots of time to it.” Encouragingly for all of us wannabe foilers, Greenhalgh maintains that anyone should be able to sail a Moth. “There’s a lot of new skills to learn, but ultimately it is still just sailing,” he said. “There’s nothing more to it. If you can sail a Laser, you can sail a Moth.” That said, Greenhalgh confesses that his first foiling forays were less than spectacular. “When I first got in it, I was hopeless. I spent a whole July swimming around Stokes Bay [ed. note: a popular dinghy sailing venue on the English south coast]. That’s quite a gnarly place to learn to be honest, but that was probably quite good because it made me work hard.”

After another week’s intensive training in Italy on Lake Garda, Greenhalgh took on his first Moth World Championship. “After Garda I felt as though I could just about sail,” he recalls. “I was just inside the top twenty at the worlds, but I kind of felt I was getting there. Then the rest of it just came with time.” Since then, Greenhalgh has finished in the top six at the three world championships he has taken part in– his best result being a third place in Japan this year. Nevertheless, he says he still has to continually work at improving his technique – particularly his boat handling. “Some guys are good at boat handling, and some guys are

more about the speed. I’ve oriented myself to be more speed based, I think. I work hard on making the boat fast, but the truth is I enjoy that side of it.” His advice for anyone wanting to try their hand at Moth sailing? “My approach was to learn how to do it by talking to other people, watching how they did it and then getting out there and practicing,” he said. “I think the key to it is to do an intensive session to get over the first few hurdles. Then you can actually go and sail the boat, rather than go out and capsize all day. It takes a couple of months to get the hang of it for sure – but it worth it!”

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Rolex Swan Cup 2016 Record number of 121 Swan already registered. The 19th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup will run from 1118 September 2016 in the spectacular waters of Porto Cervo, Italy. This iconic Nautor’s Swan event will be the perfect setting for the 50th Anniversary celebrations: a beautiful venue, an array of passionate owners who are talented sailors, an international fleet, pros and amateurs, a stunning yacht club, a glamorous social program and a title sponsor known for excellence. With 121 Swans already registered coming from all over the world, this edition has all the numbers to establish a new record: never in the long life of the RSC have we had such a large number of yachts.

Arnaud Boetsch, Rolex Director of Communication and Image, describes the event with these words “Rolex is very proud to be part of the Swan family through the partnership we have formed with Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda for more than 30 years. The Rolex Swan Cup reflects our spirit: we share a passion for the precision and quality of fine yachts and the nobility that shines through the highly competitive racing”. This unmissable event will see the contemporary display of nearly all the models produced by Swan in its fifty years of history, from the historic range to the newest launches. The first Swan ever built, Tarantella, Swan 36.001 will race again in Porto Cervo

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with a special crew: the same people who have produced her in 1966, came forward voluntarily this year, and asked to restore her to her original beauty and now she is ready to compete. The three Swan 115s, admirals of the fleet, will sail alongside the three ClubSwan 50s. And the latest bluewater Swan 54. The fleet will be divided into classes according to size and age of the yachts: Swan Maxi Class (80 ft and above), Swan Mini Maxi Class (between 56 and 80 ft), Swan Grand Prix Class (56 ft and below), Sparkman & Stephens Class, Club Swan 42 Class and Swan 45 Class. The Swan 45’s will also compete for the World Championship title. The fleet will race in the emerald waters of Porto Cervo, exploring the stunningly beautiful Archipelago of La Maddalena, which became a national

park in 1994. It’s no easy task navigating through these channels, pink granite outcrops, shallow waters and various hazards including sunken vessels, especially when the famous Mistral wind chimes in. The Rolex Swan Cup also includes a long coastal race, which often takes the fleet as far North as the Strait of Bonifacio and the Southern tip of Corsica in French waters. The social program is rich in events that are always highly popular with Swan Owners and will end with the famous Crew Party organized by Rolex at the Colonna Resort in Porto Cervo. Exceptional partners for the event will be Perrier-Jouet with its exclusive champagnes and Leica, the icon of cameras, who will document every step of the event through its photography.

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in this true sailor’s paradise. The owners enjoy pacing themselves against their friends/foes, and love to relax in this gorgeous part of Italy with their families and guests. The Rolex Swan Cup is a tradition, a weeklong feast of sportsmanship, camaraderie and spirited racing.

REGATTA NEWS confessed island hopping addict, preferably by boat. Meet our Classic Yachting Columnist. alicewiddows.com I am writing from one of my favourite positions overlooking Puerto Andratx on the SW corner of Mallorca on what can only be described as one of the busiest weekends of the year for boating in the Mediterranean. Yachts come and go at a frantic pace and several of the world’s most significant superyachts are anchored in the bay. However, it is still heart warming to see the occasional vintage yacht cruising these waters and the new superyacht quay at Club de Vela Puerto Andratx has welcomed some beautiful classics this season including NY50 Spartan on her cruise of The Balearics. All Photos within article © Nico Martinez Alice C I’ A Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

Classic Yachts: The Life & Style Alice C I’ A Widdows is a Regatta Manager on the classic yacht circuit. A keen yachtswomen and self -

Once again this month we are looking at racing in which Vintage, Classic and Modern Classic yachts compete. For the Mediterranean classic yacht community September is the most significant month. The Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge in Imperia and Cannes and then the gran finale at Les Voiles de St Tropez marks the culmination of the Mediterranean Classic

Marigan Calendar 2016, when a season of duals and challenges culminates and where points mean proper prizes. Battles are played out on and off the water in an attempt to win a much-coveted Panerai watch. For the past month of August the Spanish Classic yacht regattas have dominated the calendar in Barcelona, Palma and Mahon. None of these events are included in the official Panerai circuit points so many owners and crew choose to use these as opportunities to enjoy some sun, sailing and contagious Spanish social life. La Puig Vela Classica Barcelona

The regatta hosted by The Real Club Nautico Barcelona took place between the 13-16 July. Testament to the organisation was the range in size of the participants and the inclusion and size of The Big Boat Class which included: Eleonora, Mariette 1915, Moonbeam III, Moonbeam IV and Sumurun. In the Vintage Gaff Class it was Marigold that cleanly took 1st Prize overall. However in the Vintage Marconi Class there was a big battle for the top spot and in the end following the three days of racing it was Jordi Cabau’s Sonata that took first overall beating closely Halloween and Islander. In Classics 1 Class it was Ramon Roses on Guia that took the lead over Mike Horlsey’s Outlaw and Yanira. In Classics 2 it was Commodore of RCNB Damian Ribas in his beautiful yacht Alba that reigned over Kanavel and Atrevido. And finally in the Big Boat Class it was Moonbeam III that took first place overall followed by Moonbeam IV and Sumurun in second and third respectively. XXII Regata Illes Balears Classics 10 – 13 August

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Hot Hot Hot! Heat Management was a key priority on the dock and deck amongst the crews of the participating yachts as the heat wave in Palma descended in a blanket of haze. Ice boxes were filled,

REGATTA NEWS beers were cooled, floppy hats and isotonic drinks provided. Sponsor of the event, local organic bakery Fibonacci supplied gallons of iced tea and coffee to the perspiring crew who took refuge at the dock bar following racing. Once hydrated, tea unsurprisingly quickly turned to something stronger, well we are talking about sailors after all! The event is organised by The Club de Mar and the Real Federacion Espanola de Vela (RFEV). It is a regatta that has gone from strength to strength following the untimely demise of The Conde de Barcelona Regatta. It has a cosy family feel with a select number of yachts participating, the majority of which are owner driven and in many cases restored and maintained by the owner. 42 yachts represented 12 countries, the eldest of which was Marigan 1898 rescued, revived and restored lovingly by hand by the charming local surgeon, Tim Liesenhoff. Talk of the town was definitely the arrival on to the classic yacht circuit of the 22 metre NY 50 Herreshoff Spartan. Built in 1912 she is the only remaining survivor of the class originally designed as a one-design fleet for the New York Yacht Club. Shipped over to Europe in July she raced in Palma for the first time in Europe leaving many watching her stern disappear. With a Corinthian crew of ambitious Americans and Fins she was out to take gold. However she was in a class with a number of smaller boats and after a few easy races her owner was restless to compete against something meatier. Cue, the arrival of the F15 International Class. The Lady Anne and Hispania representing The F15 International Class, by William Fife, returned to the event to compete in their own division on separate courses and starts. The Spaniards had professional helmsman Axel Rodger who was amazed

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REGATTA NEWS Club de Mar President, Borja de la Rosa and Commodore Manuel Nadal. The Lady Anne – FI 15 Marigan – Epoca Cangreja Delphis – Epoca Marconi Giradilla – Clasicos Young Tiger – Dragon Anika – Vela Latina Munga – RI Clasicos Spartan – Leyenda del Mar What to Follow 24 - 27 August Copa del Rey de Barcos d’Epoca Mahon, Menorca 7 - 11 September Vele d’Epoca Imperia Imperia, Italy 17-24 September Regates Royales Cannes, France 25 September Coupe d’Automne Cannes – St Tropez Top and Bottom Left: The Lady Ann; Bottom Right: The Lady Ann and Hispania between Spartan and the two F15 International Class yachts, Hispania and The Lady Anne. The owner of Spartan put forward two bottles of Goslings Black Seal Rum, Richard Le May, Captain of The Lady Anne seconded it with two bottles of Mount Gay Rum and the Captain of Hispania offered up wine from Jerez. History was about to be made with Herreshoff

versus Fife and it was now time to race, then drink!! The first time ever of a NY50 meeting a F15 International Class was made this week in Palma. It was a huge few hours on the water and after two very tight neck to neck races it was the US boat Spartan was victorious and sailed home to rum and wine. She later picked up prize

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for “Legends of the Sea” in recognition of an authentic classic yacht representing and spirit of the sea. Three days, seven categories of yachts and some hot headed docks side debate later and the results are in. At the glamorous prize giving on the final evening held by the pool presented by

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REGATTA NEWS and win was a great result.” With wind and sea state having built for the final race, there were a few incidents including Norauto nearly capsizing during a swift manoeuvre to avoid a collision. Similarly, Pierre Casighari’s Malizia – Yacht Club de Monaco was leading the final race, but came close to capsizing at the leeward gate. Fortunately, his GC32 came back from the brink and they sailed on to fifth place.

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Norauto Hits the Gas to Claim Copa del Rey Title GC32 Racing Tour at the Copa del Rey Mapfre in Palma de Mallorca The 35th Copa del Rey Mapfre came good for its grand finale with the GC32 Racing Tour’s ten foiling catamarans completing six races. This caused leaderboard upset with Norauto extending away from Armin Strom Sailing Team, with whom she started the day tied. Behind them, a late charge from Team Tilt displaced Malizia – Yacht Club de Monaco from the podium. Initially the final day looked dubious with the wind forecast to veer from northeast to southwest leaving a large wind hole in the Bay of Palma. In fact, the 180° shift occurred earlier allowing the sea breeze to build to 14-16 knots for the final races, enabling the nimble GC32s to hit speeds of 30 knots. Following their disappointing opening day, Team Tilt’s crew was in fighting mood, winning the day’s first two races by a considerable margin. However 88

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their run of victories was halted by Norauto, which won the next two, before the Team Tilt ‘comeback kids’, led by Alinghi’s Arnaud Psarofaghis, resumed their winning streak in the day’s final two. Team Tilt won six of the 12 races here, but a couple of deep finishes meant they were unable to catch Norauto and Armin Strom Sailing Team. Despite this being Minoprio’s first occasion helming on a GC32 Racing Tour event (although he won the GC32 Alps Challenge Traunsee in May) and despite two last minute crew challenges, Norauto claimed the 35th Copa del Rey Mapfre with a seven point margin.

Ashore Minoprio was kicking himself from a tactical error he’d made in the day’s first race, resulting in a seventhplaced finish. “We gave Tilt and Armin Strom a good shot at winning the regatta and put a lot of pressure on ourselves. But we sorted that out and came back.” Minoprio was especially pleased to have kept his fellow Kiwi match racing rival, Phil Robertson, behind him, Robertson steering Armin Strom Sailing Team in place of Flavio Marazzi: “I am very happy with how it went. We had a throwntogether crew with a few injuries, so to come together

“We had a close one coming out of the gybe,” admitted Casighari. “We had a problem with the main and couldn’t bear away, so we lost our good start there, which was a shame.” Casighari was overjoyed to have got in a full race day. “We had a lot of fun. We had the whole range of conditions and in the end it was fast. Everyone is really good now in the fleet and it is fantastic to race with them. I think the GC32 is the best boat in the world and the best class ever created in the history of sailing. Anyone who doubts that just has to come and race on it.” Jason Carroll’s Argo finished the last race second, but this was not enough for the US team to prevent Casighari’s team from claiming the GC32

Owner-Driver victory at Copa del Rey Mapfre. The closeness of this competition was evident in the final race when Malizia – Yacht Club de Monaco, Argo and Naofumi Kamei’s Mamma Aiuto! rounded the weather mark in the top three positions. “It was a super fun day, perfect conditions for us,” said Carroll. Argo’s closest calls of the day were during mark roundings: “We had a boat that thought it had buoy room and didn’t and ended up getting red flagged at the leeward gate. It’s a little scary, because you’re going very fast into the leeward mark…” Argo remains leader in this season’s overall Owner-Driver ranking. Behind them is Mamma Aiuto! while GC32 Founder, Laurent Lenne brings up the rear on his Orange Racing. Lenne felt he had been hard done during a couple of protests during the final race, but still managed to finish fifth – his top result here. “Over the whole event we are quite

happy, because we’ve improved, but everyone is improving at every event,” he says. His first race on the final day was scuppered when he was deemed to have been over early at the start and Orange Racing was further hampered in the second race when a plastic bag got caught in its rudder for the majority of the race. “After that it got better and better,” said Lenne. Racing on the GC32 Racing Tour now moves on to Sotogrande, Spain for the fourth event of the season - La Reserva de Sotogrande Cup over 22-25 September. Final standings after 12 races 1 Norauto (FRA) : 33 pts 2 Armin Strom Sailing Team (SUI) : 40 pts 3 Team Tilt (SUI) : 41 pts 4 Malizia – YC Monaco (MON) : 53 pts 5 Argo (USA) : 57 pts 6 Mamma Aiuto! (JPN) : 79 pts 7 Realteam (SUI) : 80 pts 8 Team Engie (FRA) : 94 pts 9 Orange Racing (NER) : 94 pts 10 Gunvor Sailing (SWE) : 95 pts

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35th Copa del Rey Mapfre in Palma de Mallorca The 35th Copa del Rey Mapfre served up near perfect conditions on the Bay of Palma with regular sea breezes building during the afternoons sometimes accompanied by a sloppy sea state. The exception was Friday when a front moved through blowing 25-30 knots all day keeping the club bars and terraces very busy. It is always worth recalling that it is a six-day regatta which requires successful teams to pace themselves over the demanding race schedule, the proverbial ‘marathon not a sprint’. Hot sunshine, a few late nights and testing, tricky breezes required an element of stamina and strategic planning. The bay welcomed 116 boats racing in seven different classes and race courses offered plenty of variety and opportunity for the afterguards to really apply their brainpower to. The GC32 catamaran class added some flavour to the regatta with the participation of ten super fast foiling 32 foot multis marking an historic step for the regatta as it was the first time such foiling boats have been included on the roster of classes racing. Ten teams race representing seven different nationalities.

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While Copa del Rey titles went down to the wire in the Montblanc Maxi 72 and MRW Swan 45 one design classes there was no such drama in BMW ORC 2 where the ‘king of the Copa del Rey’ Pedro Campos extended his extraordinary record of class victories to nine. Campos and

REGATTA NEWS his ‘Movistar’ crew, including Spain’s Olympic and Round the World race star Iker Martinez won the last race of their series on the modified Rodman 42, triumphing by nine clear points.

Hap Fauth smiled.

“It is great to win the overall prize but it means more to win the class really because it has been so tough. And for us it always leaves a lasting taste to win the last race.” said Campos.

When the discard was applied the top two Maxi 72s ‘Bella Mente’ and ‘Proteus’ were on even points. After a match racing skirmish pre-start Proteus escaped to lead at the top mark, first time up. With ‘Bella Mente’ third the regatta title was heading Sakellaris’ way. But as they closed up on the run Hutchinson and Stead engineered a dummy gybe which allowed them to break to the right corner to the beneficial wind shift. They took the lead at the gate and though they were pushed to the finish line, the 35 Copa del Rey Mapfre title went to the current Maxi72 World Champions by three points.

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A very competitive Montblanc Maxi72 class fully primed for their Maxi World Championships in Sardinia. All four boats were pretty much configured as they will race at the worlds and the prestige of winning the 35th Copa del Rey Mapfre was seen as great preparation.

The Singular Kitchen IRC 1 class featured a mixture of 8 TP52’s of various generations including four of the teams from the 52 Super Series racing on individual IRC handicaps. Current 52 Super Series champions ‘Azzurra’ led the class from day 1 but had an up and down final day. The Roemmers family TP52 won the penultimate race and then finished sixth but won the class by four points from Andy Soriano’s ‘Alegre’. The TP52 world champions have worked long hours testing at this regatta trying to prepare for the 2016 TP52 Worlds in Mahon, Mallorca. The ‘Azzurra’ crew won for the third time, winning as “Matador” in 2007 and 2009.

Campos added the 2016 title to wins in 1993 in a one tonner, 1995, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2015. ‘Movistar’ is the yacht of the regatta for the Handicap classes.

The duel for the Montblanc Maxi 72 crown was finally won by Hap Fauth’s ‘Bella Mente’ crew but their closest rivals ‘Proteus’ – George Sakellaris’ team which had won the Copa del Rey twice before – had the title in their grasp during the final race of the six-day regatta. But Terry Hutchinson and Adrian Stead, the ‘Bella Mente’ afterguard read a new change in the breeze earlier and were able to squeeze through to win the last race, and the regatta for their first time. “It was a very rewarding day. We sailed hard and were mentally tough. We put the pedal down when we had to. This is one of the best regattas in terms of how it is run. The boats are absolutely even in our fleet. There is no question we wanted to win this regatta and now it is a great way to go to the Maxi worlds. This victory is something we can build on.” owner-helmsman

Alberto Roemmers commented: “It is a great feeling to win here. The guys have been working so hard, testing after all the races. So it has been two or three weeks of hard work and I feel we are better. It was an enjoyable regatta but we had some problems breaking things but it is better to break them here than at the TP52 World Championships.” MRW Swan 45 Class An error in the penultimate race of the 12 boat MRW www.theislander.net

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Swan 45 one design class, requiring them to take a penalty turn at the leeward gate which relegated them to the nether regions of the fleet, did not unsettle the German crew of ‘Earlybird’ too much. But that meant that Hendrik Brandis and his team which includes three times Olympic champion Jochen Schümann had to finish two places in front of

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Rientz Willem Bol’s ‘Esthec’ – which had Bouwe Bekking calling tactics, and had to finish in front of German rival Christian Plump’s ‘Elena Nova’. ‘Earlybird’ finished second while ‘Esthec’ won so ‘Earlybird’ just clinched the title on the final leg of the last race. Brandis said: “It is so good to win here. It is the second

time we have won Copa del Rey after 2011, the first time in the one-design class. It is such close racing. And we are in good shape for the worlds. And so we were second in Palma Vela, win here and so hopefully the sequence does not repeat at the Worlds” Air Europa X-35 Class & Herbalife J80 Class

In the 9 boat Air Europa X-35 Class Javier Sanz won conclusively on ‘Red Eléctrica de España’ and in the Herbalife J80s ‘Team Marbella’ won comfortably. Sanz concluded: “We are very, very happy. We have had a very consistent week. We sailed very well. I think we’ve done well as a team and that is why we made this result. The key to success

REGATTA NEWS has been the crew; We have been together four or five years together and we know each other. The crew is very important in any one design boat.” GC32 Series Standing in for Franck Cammas, Adam Minoprio and the crew of the French flagged ‘Norauto’ finished with a conclusive 2,1,1,2,3 on the final day to win the 35 Copa del Rey Mapfre prize, the first time the foiling catamaran series has joined the prestigious regatta. Minoprio said: “I am very happy with how it went. We had a thrown together crew because of a few injuries, so to come together for a win was a great result. We came together as it went on. We have got the manoeuvres okay and are looking to refine the speed. Crew work in manoeuvres is so important that changing crew really does make it very different.” NB: See separate full GC32 regatta summary After racing the usual assortment of ‘aprex sail’ activities meant the RNCP terraces were crammed to the gunwhales with copious amounts of beer, gin and ‘goodies’ marking the club as the social centre of Palma. The infamous owners ‘white party’ being one of the social events of the season on the island. The King of Spain, H.M. the King Felipe VI who sailed the final day on the early generation TP52 ‘Aifos’ in the ORC handicap class, presented the prizes at the gala prizegiving held in Ses Voltes in front of the cathedral.

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REGATTA NEWS finished second in the last race they extended their regatta winning margin to 12 points. Overall Quantum Racing increased their lead at the top of the 52 Super Series standings to a very convincing margin but in the challenge for second to sixth there are just eleven points between Azzurra, Platoon, Rán Racing, Bronenosec and Provezza after three events.

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Trifecta for Quantum Racing 52 Super Series Puerto Portals Sailing Week In the sweltering heat in the Bay of Palma, Quantum Racing wrapped up their third regatta title of the 52 Super Series season with a race to spare, winning 2016 Puerto Portals Sailing Week, Vladimir Liubomirov’s Bronenosec completed a notable comeback after a disappointing ninth at the

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Audi Settimana delle Bocche. A nailbiting finish to the final race when they pipped Provezza on the finish line by the length of their bowsprit, gave Bronenosec second overall on a tie-break with Azzurra. Quantum Racing, led by Terry Hutchinson and Ed Baird, have now won all three 52 Super Series regattas this season. This was the first time that they have led from the first day to the last, even if after both the first and second days of racing they were tied with Bronenosec, then Azzurra. It is the second win back-toback for owner-driver Doug DeVos who will now miss out on September’s TP52 World Championships due to business commitments.

DeVos’s team won four races from the full programme sailed of ten races, including a victory in Wednesday’s tricky 15-mile coastal race. But, once again, it is their high level of consistency that contributed to their overall success. Their worst score was one fifth place but otherwise every results was inside the hard-driving tactician Terry Hutchinson’s target zone: four points or less from every race. When Azzurra misfired off the start line for the penultimate race and could only recover to sixth, the second place behind Bronenosec was enough to give Quantum Racing their magical ‘three in a row’ for 2016’s regattas so far, adding to their wins in Scarlino and Porto Cervo. But when they

“Every victory is really sweet” smiled the victorious ownerhelm Doug DeVos, “but what is really fun is to go through the flow of the regatta and the ups and downs. After day 2, which was not the best day for us and we were a little discouraged but we came back the next day and really kept ourselves going. This team keeps itself going with Terry’s leadership. But with this team everyone knows their responsibility and their role. They are very focused. They work well together. They take care of their job and each other. My job is great. I just get to be part of the team and to learn every day.” DeVos adds: “Every day is an amazing experience with all the subtleties of it. Ed is saying ‘you might want to think of this’. It is amazing what they see that I don’t. So it has been fun to learn at these last two regattas. So for example it was how you exit the downwind gate. How you stay consistent in close quarters when you are tacking

REGATTA NEWS and you have to claw yourself up to eighth and that might make a difference at the end of the season. Our goal here was to get ourselves back to second place in the circuit. We have gone from 28pts back from second to ten now. We have lots to work on. As a team this was an awesome team performance.” Some of the 52 fleet will now compete in Copa del Rey in Palma whilst the others take a months break in preparation for the TP52 World Championships in Mahon, Minorca in mid September. Final Standings:

or gybing. Don’t turn the boat faster than you would normally. Stay on track and keep the boat going fast. That seems straightforward but it is hard to keep doing that all the time.” Azzurra gave their confidence a great boost ahead of their 2015 TP52 World Championships title defence by winning the final race of the regatta. The 2015 overall 52 Super Series title holders are probably coming to terms with the fact that Quantum Racing have leapt so far ahead this season so quickly, but they have found some more speed here but once more their regatta title challenge came unstuck with one seventh place and two sixth race finishes.

Guillermo Parada the Azzurra skipper-helm commented: “It’s always nice to finish with a win for the whole team, not only for the boys on the boat, but also for the shore team. Our sail maker Michele Bella and sail designer Juan Garay have been working so hard for the last 10 days, really working night and day trying to modify our sails to help us go quicker. I think they really deserve an applause. Obviously finishing third when you’re tied for points for second isn’t nice but it is what it is. Bronenosec won four races so they deserved to beat us. But we have a lot of info and learned a lot and we still have some finetuning to do. So we want to get to the Worlds in the best possible shape.”

And Bronenosec head for Mahón, Menorca and the fourth regatta with their challenge for the second step on the season podium in much better shape: “We have exorcised the ghost of Porto Cervo where we did not sail very well.” Ado Stead the Bronenosec tacticianstrategist grinned, adding: “We addressed a lot of the issues and we have come here and won four races and taken silver on the podium. You have to be constantly reviewing things, how the fleet is racing what style of sailing is winning regattas. Here there were nine exceptionally good boats. It is then very, very difficult to accept you are in ninth

1 Quantum Racing, USA (Doug DeVos USA) (4,1,4,5,1,1,1,3,2,2) 24pts 2 Bronenosec, RUS (Vladimir Liubomirov RUS) (1,5,1,8,5,3,8,1,1,3) 36pts 3 Azzurra, ITA (Pablo/ Alberto Roemmers ARG) (6,4,2,2,2,4,2,7,6,1) 36pts 4 Provezza, TUR (Ergin Imre TUR) (2,7,5,1,3,2,9,6,4,4) 43pts 5 Platoon, GER (Harm Müller-Spreer GER) (5,6,3,3,7,5,3,9,5,5) 51pts 6 Rán Racing, SWE (Niklas Zennström SWE) (7,9,6,7,6,7,4,2,3,6) 57pts 7 Sled, USA (Takashi Okura JPN) (3,2,8,6,4,9,7,5,8,9) 61pts 8 Alegre, GBR (Andrés Soriano USA) (8,8,9,4,8,8,6,4,7,7) 69pts 9 Gladiator, GBR (Tony Langley GBR) (9,3,7,9,9,6,5,8,9,8) 73pts 10 Xio/Hurakan, ITA (Giuseppe Parodi ITA) (DNS) 110pts

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Land Rover Bar Defend Portsmouth Title to Lead World Series Under glowering skies but in perfect racing conditions, Land Rover BAR defended their Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth title. The victory - in front of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - took the team into a series lead going into the final two events of

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the season. The second victory in Portsmouth follows on from the team’s success on home waters in 2015, and their second event win in Oman in February. The top two teams at the end of the World Series take a points advantage into the next stage of the competition in Bermuda in May 2017. The day began with a wireto-wire win after Ben Ainslie and his team clearly won the start and steadily extended

from the current America’s Cup holder, Oracle Team USA around the seven leg course. A slower start in the second race meant a chase through the fleet, with Land Rover BAR going from fifth to second place, just a handful of seconds behind Oracle Team USA (OTUSA) at the finish.

the start line of the last race, as Land Rover BAR chased OTUSA around the course. Second place was enough to take both the final race and the series lead by a point.

The results gave Land Rover BAR a three point lead from the Americans into the finale; both teams with a significant jump over the rest of the fleet. The situation was immediately reflected off

1. Land Rover BAR 82 2. ORACLE TEAM USA 81 3. SoftBank Team Japan 69 4. Emirates Team New Zealand 62 5. Groupama Team France 58 6. Artemis Racing 53

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth Results

Spirit Yachts Regatta Palma “The first Mediterranean based Spirit Yacht regatta organised by the owners is being run out of the Real Club Nautico Palma from 9-11 September. Spirit Yachts are hand built wooden yachts from Ipswich on the East coast of England. Over 60 yachts have been built in the yard representing the perfect amalgamation of classic wooden yacht style with up to the minute above

and below water profiles for modern yacht handling using carbon spars and often carbon rudders. The owners last raced in the Antigua Classic Regatta in April 2014 and this is the first foray into an owner’s class regatta in Europe. “ Spirit Yachts are often seen cruising our waters and Gaia, a Spirit 100 Ft yacht is a regular competitor at the Palma Superyacht Cup.

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La Mercè 22 - 25 September 2016 A Festival of Festivals! Between 1.500.000 and 2.000.000 people will gather during a week full of cultural and artistic festivities, in several places in Barcelona. La Mercè transforms Barcelona into a grand stage bursting with fantasy and imagination. Creativity is the driving force behind it, traditions its roots, and music an outstanding voice. Over 600 activities and shows go on during the week with more than 2000 artists and professionals taking part. The wide artistic endeavor embodies the city’s values. A key element is the involvement of a large number of local groups and associations, with sponsorship and collaboration from private companies. All

events are free. La Mercè aims to be a reflection of the city itself - enterprising, creative and inventive. Barcelona is a city moving forward with a search for innovation and evolution. The Festival manages to maintain its quality while at the same time it is searching for and presenting new trends. La Mercè, Patron Saint of Barcelona The legend goes that on the night of 24 September 1218, the Virgin appeared simultaneously to King Jaume I, Saint Pere Nolasc and Saint Ramón de Penyafort. She asked all three to create an order of monks dedicated to saving Christians imprisoned by the Saracens. It was the time of the wars of religion. Centuries later in 1687, Barcelona suffered a plague of locusts, and placed itself in the hands of the Virgin of La Mercè. Once the plague had been overcome, the Council of the City named her patron saint of Barcelona. The Pope did not ratify this decision

until two centuries later, however, in 1868. The Origins of the Festival After Pope Pius IX declared the Virgin of La Mercè the patron saint of the city, Barcelona began to celebrate a festival in the month of September. La Mercè really took off in 1902, when under the impulse of Francesc Cambó, the festival became the model for those that are currently held all over Catalonia. However, the history of La Mercè would suffer many high and low points that extended throughout the Civil War and the years of Franco. The Festival Today With the arrival of democracy, La Mercè became a truly popular celebration thanks to the participation of organizations from all over the city. Today it is a festival held in a large number of public places with a program centered on Mediterranean culture. In less than a week Barcelona brings together a huge program

of events which forces you to choose between them: street arts, street processions, concerts, traditional dances... Barcelona’s Specialty The most traditional activities of the Mercè Festival are, in fact, a compendium of popular culture from all over Catalonia. There is the Gironese Sardana, the human castles and devils from the Camp of Tarragona, dances that still survive today all over the Catalan lands. But the great Barcelona specialty is its street parades, originating from the spectacular processions which took place centuries ago for the celebration of Corpus Christi. They are some of the oldest street spectacles that still exist today. Now, as ever, the organization of the street parades relies on groups representing popular culture working side by side with the street artists. Their joint task means that we can keep alive the festive and theatrical spirit that these events have always had.

AROUND THE REGIONS BARCELONA products and innovations, make contact with nautical companies, try out boats out on the water and take part in numerous activities. And all in the privileged setting of Barcelona’s Port Vell.’ The recreational boat market has revealed a very similar situation this year to the same period last year in terms of the number of registrations, with an increase of 3.7% for new boats and 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,’ contends Carlos Sanlorenzo, the general secretary of the National Association of Nautical Companies, ANEN. The meeting point for startups and investors

Barcelona Boat Show The Barcelona International Boat Show, which takes place on 12-16 October in Port Vell, will bring together the biggest and best offering in the nautical sports and recreational sailing sector in Spain with the leading firms as exhibitors. The event also features an extensive programme of activities and experiences for every audience and will also underline its role as a leading forum and driving force for the sector, with a particular emphasis this year on entrepreneurs in the nautical sector to whom a full day conference will be dedicated. Visitors to the 55th edition of the show, which will occupy the quays of España and La Fusta in Port Vell, will once again enjoy the floating exhibition – featuring boats at least 8 metres long – and the land-based exhibition, 100

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which includes all kinds of new nautical products and services, ranging from electronic appliances and engines to paints, sails, trailers, fishing gear, charter vessels and marinas, not forgetting inflatable and small boats. In this respect, some of the leading companies that have already confirmed their participation include Beneteau, CNB-Lagoon, Conade, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Marina Estrella, Marina Marbella, Metropol Náuticas, Nautic Luis, Sunseeker, Touron, Yamaha and Zodiac. ‘Once again, the event will demonstrate all its potential as the leading trade platform and meeting place for the sports and recreational sailing sector in Spain,’ asserted the show’s president, Luis Conde. He also highlighted the fact that ‘visitors will have a unique opportunity to learn about the latest new

One of the new features of this edition is its decision to provide space, support and a prominent role to the ever-increasing number of entrepreneurs and start-ups associated with the nautical sector, who are shaping a new corporate network in the field. On Thursday 13 October the event will be organizing, in collaboration with the ANEN, the first Seminar for Nautical Entrepreneurs in the Espai del Mar, one of the show’s

themed areas. During the event, entrepreneurs and representatives of start-ups based on innovation and/ or technology will give demonstrations of their projects and solutions and present them to potential investors and companies in the sector. 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. Organized by the Association of Naval and Ocean Engineers of Spain, the session will involve competition boat designers, crews and other participants involved in nautical competitions. Planned for Friday 14 October, the session forms part of the 55th Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry. The Espai del Mar will also be hosting presentations of regattas, trophies and awards as well as debates and conferences on the marine environment and every aspect of sailing. Experience the sea at the show With the slogan ‘Experience the Sea’, the show will once again be a hub of fun activities and new experiences for sailing fans in general and also for people who are curious about or interested in getting involved in this world. According to the show’s director, Jordi Freixas,

‘one of our main objectives is to disseminate a maritime culture and demonstrate the countless opportunities available for enjoying it.’ In the Fun Beach area for example, there will be a trial zone set up again with access to the sea where youngsters and families can enjoy beginners’ sessions in dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle surf. Also scheduled is the 4th Barcelona SUP Festival, where Stand Up Paddle Surf enthusiasts can get together and engage in this sport in the waters of Port Vell. Meanwhile, in the Traditional Sailing area, where classic vessels will be on display, there will be workshops and activities suitable for the entire family. The Boat Show will also actively be taking part in campaigns to promote and increase awareness of all-year-round sporting and recreational nautical possibilities, such as the ANEN’s successful ‘#embárcate’ initiative ‘designed to get Spanish people immersed in everything to do with the sea‘, according to Sanlorenzo, which will be a big feature of the event; or else the recently celebrated Marina Day, an initiative of the Catalan Association of Marinas and Tourist Ports (ACPET). More festive and gastronomybased suggestions Many exhibitors also plan

to organise activities and parties on their stands, most of them happening on Friday the 14th, to coincide with The Nautical Night which will feature, for the second year running, ‘Swimnight & Kayak’ (an exhibition of swimmers accompanied by kayaks in the port), as well as live music, fashion parades and tastings amongst other initiatives. The event is also committed to promoting spaces devoted to gastronomic activities. This time round, in addition to the OneOcean Club restaurant, the Nautic Food Plaza (food outlet area and chill out) and the Nautic Village by TheCooluxury (a collection of stands featuringpremium products from the worlds of fashion, art, design and gastronomy), the show is scheduled to host the 1st Nautical Gastronomy Show to be held on a catamaran where gourmets will be able to attend by invitation only. Organised by Curt Ediciones, the vessel will host tastings of premium food and drink as well as having top chefs leading discussions and giving presentations on new culinary trends. The Barcelona Boat Show was a founding member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) and continues to serve as an international benchmark. Organized by Fira de Barcelona and held every year, the show enjoys the backing and collaboration of the ANEN.

AROUND THE REGIONS IBIZA Ibiza’s Best Beach Vibes When it comes to charismatic eateries, beach club vibes and soul stirring seascapes, Ibiza and Formentera have things covered; from the luxury lifestyle to more rustic chiringuitos. If you need to get away from it all, get your hands in the air, or recover from a night doing just that; our favourite venues are loaded with ambience from the perfect mix of tunes, views and food. Amante Amante is one of Ibiza’s most spectacular cliff side destinations, and offers a high end dining and reclining experience that’s second to none. Hidden away at Sol d’en Serra by Cala Llonga, this multi-tiered restaurant and beach club offers unparalleled views of Ibiza’s rugged scenery and a relaxed luxury vibe. The best fresh fish and meat are cooked on the Josper grill, with contemporary Spanish and Italian dishes and an infamous cocktail menu. Join a yoga class and enjoy a healthy breakfast on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and check out the romantic open air film night every Tuesday. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Beachouse Beachouse is the place to go for an exquisite lunch on the sands and a leisurely evening of pure Balearic hedonism; dancing on the sand and later indoors when Ibiza’s party people flock to the far side of Playa d’en Bossa. First things first - plot up on a lounger and fuel yourself with freshly made Italian food to cater for all requirements – pizzas, pastas, fish and meat dishes plus a fabulous range of salads to delight those looking for a lighter bite. Sunday is the day to go, so make sure to get on the guest list to avoid disappointment. Open for lunch, drinks and dancing.

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Tropicana If you’re after a little old school elegance, Tropicana is the real Ibiza deal. The laid back vibes and relaxed air of sophistication makes a refreshing change from the glitz and glamour of the party circuit. The restaurant serves a tempting selection of Mediterranean and international dishes, but if you need to get horizontal the beach bar delivers a range of snacks direct to your lounger. Tropicana is perfectly positioned at Cala Jondal with

IBIZA AROUND THE REGIONS Beso Beach Beso Beach is both wind swept and sun drenched; as loved by the weather as much as its clients. Yet the relaxed tunes and rustic vibes do not reflect the attention to detail and meticulously planned cuisine - Mediterranean and Vasc dishes with no sweeteners or additives; just top quality food and raw flavours, made with love by the Beso Beach chef. Every year Beso Beach support a different cause, and in 2016 they’re showing some love to the Posidonia, Ibiza and Formentera’s miniature underwater jungles that house many different species and must be conserved if the seas are to thrive. Open for lunch and evening snacks. 10 PUNTO 7 10 PUNTO 7 feels about as laidback as a beach restaurant can get and epitomises the magic of Ibiza’s sister island Formentera. Easy white furniture and rustic chic styling lets the food and location speak for themselves; Italian-Japanese flavours and shimmering sea views against Formentera’s white sands. The combination of simple beach vibes, gourmet sushi and classic Italian food with Catalan flavours proves to be a heady cocktail; it’s all you need to de-stress from a busy life or continue living the Ibiza dream. No gimmicks or glitter are required or desired, a mojitos will do the trick. Open for lunch, dinner and drinks. its enchanting boulder flung views and selection of beach clubs and eateriesto suit every taste. Go Sundays for Latin sounds and hot rhythmic vibes on the dancefloor. Gecko Beach Club If you’re looking for traditional beach club vibes with a chic Balearic twist, try Gecko Beach at Ca-Mari on Formentera’s Mijorn beach. Green lawns and shrubbery lend it a distinctly classic feel for some grown up fun, with a smooth contemporary

club house designed with a relaxing neutral colour scheme. Enjoy expansive sea views from the well-appointed pool, dive into Mediterranean and international cuisine at the lounge restaurant El Chiringuito or opt for a private dining experience. Drop off the kids at the children’s club, stretch mind, body and soul with some yoga or deck yourself out in the boutique. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

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Green Light for Maltese Marina Development Azimut Benetti’s Marina di Varazze division has injected €7.45m into the new state-ofthe-art Marina di Valetta in Sa Maison Yachting Malta Ltd. c/o Royal Malta Yacht Club Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Ta’ Xbiex, Malta XBX 1028 +356 999 777 78 info@yachtingmalta.org www.yachtingmalta.org

Yachting Malta News Yachting Malta (YM) is a joint venture between the Government of Malta and the Royal Malta Yacht Club. YM aims to identify and attract new high profile yachting events including sailing regattas, power racing, boat shows, conferences and other activities related to yachting. One of YM’s main aims is to support and assist new yachting related efforts and initiatives in order to maximise Malta’s y achting potential. YM aims to foster and promote sailing and associated international activities with emphasis on the young and new sailors of all ages. YM aims to widen the reach of sailing as a sport to the widest audience possible in synch with the aim to assist sailing clubs in their ventures in preparation for tomorrows yachting and racing needs. YM aims to increase the international marketing & promotion of Malta as yachting destination. YM is also a consultative base which aims to ‘listen’ to all yachting stakeholders. 104

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As a result, YM will provide advisory services based upon consultative experience to government and the relevant authorities on a national level. Yachting Malta is also a one stop support shop to assist private individuals in overcoming bureaucratic barriers and thus ensure that yachting related projects and events are implemented in a timely and efficient manner. Another focus for YM is the promotion of Malta as a Yachting Destination for Super Yachts. The aim is making Malta a better cruising ground as well as a wintering base for this luxury and niche industry by ensuring excellence and competitivity all throughout the sector. YM will support the increase of the range and volume of berthing capabilities of Malta and Gozo. YM is backed by multi ministries leading to a holistic approach towards improvements in the sector including the quality of the environment, airline connectivity, education, industry planning, taxation and legislation updates. YM is currently developing a clear strategy together with a practical, doable yearly business plan in order to be able place Malta in a prominent position on the international yachting map whilst promoting Malta’s leading name, reputation,

A consortium of Maltese and Italian firms led by Marina di Varazze Srl, the marina division of Italy’s Azimut Benetti Group, has invested €7.45m into a new state-of-the-art marina in Sa Maison, Malta. Marina di Valletta, which has a 25-year concession from Transport Malta, is expected to benefit from the immense international exposure, reputation and profile of the Azimut Benetti Group though their presence at international boat shows and their 138 offices present in over 68 countries. The Marina di Varazze consortium includes Azimut Benetti’s representatives in Malta, Esprit Yachting, together with Arrigo Group of Hotels, Joinwell and Tal-Maghtab Construction – all local companies from the yachting, hospitality, furniture and construction industries Marina di Valletta’s state-ofthe-art amenities will include

controlled access parking dedicated to owners, round the clock berthing assistance, 24hr security and a marina office offering conveniences and concierge services. The marina will boast a luxury environment with high-end finishes installed throughout the concession area. Pontoons will be wider than the average width of local marinas and will have up to 274 berths from 10m-28m upon completion on the various project phases. Dedicated and shared berths will be available for transit yachts up to 24m, and during the season the outer arm of the 120m breakwater will welcome superyachts up to 50m in length or 500GT in transit. “Marina di Valletta shall be the first local marina to satisfy the latest environmental norms related to fixed point facilities for black water extraction in anticipation of such facilities becoming mandatory in the coming years,” says Niki Travers Tauss, general manager of Marina di Valletta. “Furthermore the marina will regenerate a derelict area into a top-end international yachting destination to complement the bustling city of Valletta and its majestic fortifications which overlook the marina in all their splendour.” Marina di Valetta is scheduled to be fully operational in time for the 2017 season.

ANTIBES AROUND THE REGIONS

Deckers (+33) 493 650 579 7 Rue Honoré Ferrare, Antibes antibes@uniforms4yachts.com www.uniforms4yachts.com

Deckers Antibes This month we have interviewed our friend & client John at Yacht Shopping to hear his thoughts about sailing, yachting & of course uniform ... How long has Yacht Shopping existed? How was the idea for the company born? Yacht Shopping was founded in 1991 by my wife Eli. I was then captain on a motor yacht and we needed some jackets for the crew but I could not find anything suitable. She phoned a company in Genoa and they had exactly what we were after. She liked the concept of searching what was locally unavailable (and at those times Internet was not what it is today...) and she opened up Yacht Shopping. What’s your favorite part of your job? Every day brings a different challenge. I visit yachts every week and I enjoy the contact with the crew, understand their needs, advise on

products and make sure that they are satisfied with our services; I may be in my office and suddenly I am called out to sort out a broken winch or go through a list of items to purchase. It is never the same. What’s your least favorite part?! Once we’ve gone through the adrenaline rush of getting the urgent piece to its destination, we have to sort out all the paperwork. That is less fun... What is it like working with Yachts? Working with yachts means variety. On some yachts we cover the deck supplies together with the engine room and the interior supplies. We can never get bored and, though the company is relatively old, we continue to learn day by day about the struggles and the worries that crew go through as they strive to present their department as immaculate as possible. Our job is also to take the stress off them as much as we can. There is a real connection and trust and we are very careful to respect and honour that. Besides, this leads us to work with a myriad of different suppliers all over

the world, so we continue to absorb new cultures as we go.

properly presented portrays being professional.

Have you ever worked on a boat before? What parts do you miss? Which ones don’t you miss?! As an ex-captain I miss the crossings with their watches; the beauty of sunrises and the wonders of nature in itself. I probably miss less the periods spent in various yards during the refits, but even there you can find something nice about it, especially the people and some friendships that have inevitably blossomed.

What is your most memorable moment in the industry? Have you ever received any strange or original requests? We had hundreds of those but I think the most hilarious one was when a captain phoned us urging us to call an ambulance because the owner’s pregnant wife had broken the waters. In the process to do so, and in a rushed French translation, it came out that she broke the eggs! Nevertheless, the ambulance turned up at the right time.

Do you feel uniform is an important part of Yacht Shopping’s marketing strategy? In what way? I think that it is important for people to recognize us: a crisp shirt with the company’s name on it shows that by taking care of our own look we will also take care of their yacht’s look. Being

Another strange request was about fake owls to set on the foredeck to keep the seagulls away. Not exactly a marine item...

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Bonnie Lass We were lucky enough recently, to spend a day with a group of friends on board the good ship Bonnie Lass. Bonnie Lass is based in Port Soller, Mallorca. She is a rare and beautiful classic from 1949 and provides a unique and versatile platform for your perfect charter. The boat, a converted herring boat, is owned and run by Pete Lucas and his lovely wife Roo, often assisted by their two wonderful children Jago and Chloe, not forgetting their amazing dog Maggie, who goes paddle boarding at the drop of a hat! Bonnie Lass offers all sorts of experiences for individuals, couples, groups of friends, team building days for corporate groups of up to 10 guests, plus sunset cruises, overnight stays on board in a secluded bay, with all your needs catered for. Look out for Dolphins en route, they are frequent visitors to the North West Coast! Their standards of service, friendliness and efficiency are first class, and always done with a smile on their face. Hospitality at its best, with generous servings of snacks and nibbles with drinks flowing all day! On our day out, we suffered a gearbox hydraulic hose split, just a few minutes after leaving harbour. This was repaired, with no loss of fun on the water time, a minimum 106

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of fuss and no little skill. The fact that he had a spare on board speaks volumes for the level of thought and preparation which Pete goes to ensure great customer satisfaction. TripAdvisor reviews confirm my opinion, with not one negative review in sight. The boat itself is bristling with character, and the restoration work and conversion form a serious North Sea working herring fishing boat to a super comfortable charter vessel is testament to their work and devotion in making this a unique experience here in Mallorca. In addition to the regular charter work, Bonnie Lass is regularly involved in Marine Conservation work, including organising beach clean ups and assisting Asociacion Ondine in their Stingray surveys. You may have also seen her in various TV adverts, where she provides the perfect platform for filmmakers who want some nautical flavour included in their work. I can thoroughly recommend a day on board, where they can show you secret hidden underwater caves, lagoons you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know existed, perfect secluded anchorages and options of lunch ashore at restaurants with arguably the best locations in the whole of the Mediterranean. Our favourite is Sa Foradada, where the location is breath taking and the paella is one of the best I have ever tasted!

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es theboathouse.es

The Making of a Prawn Star Thanks to all who made our last Grill & Chill event such a great evening. The combination of our BBQ King Prawns, bottle of rose and our new band turned out to be a recipe for a good few hangovers with many partying well into the early hours. The Prawn Star entries gave us a good laugh, a couple of my personal favourites were Misty Mussel (who didn’t quite make it up to the mic) and Lucky Sperm Whale, but the coveted title of The Boathouse Prawn Star 2016 was awarded to Rusty Hammerhead, a.k.a. Kevin Bendall from Pie in the Sky. A name I’m sure he will be remembered by for years to come!

September Line Up You say Taco, I say Tequila. For those who missed out on attending our last event the next Islander Grill & Chill

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night is Tacos & Tequila on the 9th September, where we will be celebrating the vibrant flavours of Mexico. With a line-up of Tequila samplings, Margaritas, Tacos and Mariachi vibes, this is set to have all the ingredients of another great gathering so dig out those sombreros and come shake your Maracas! For our Crew Card Holders, there will be a special selection of Tequilas and Mezcal to sample and the chance to show us your hidden talent, courtesy of tequila, to win some swag! So be sure to sign up for your card and register early! Next on our calendar is National Braai Day on Saturday 24th September and being a proud ‘Saffa’, I welcome any excuse to savour a good Boerie Roll or Peri Peri Chicken, so stop by as you can be sure we will have the braai fired up, tongs out and our resident prawn star in attendance with his pies & biltong; a teaser of what’s to come three weeks later on the 15th October when we hold our annual South African Day in Mallorca. In its third year, this great family day is a lot of fun and everyone is welcome to come and experience a little South African culture. facebook.com/South-Africansin-Mallorca There’s a lot happening in October and in the first week, we turn our focus to two things very close to my heart - Community and

Marine Conservation. On the 2nd, with thanks to the co-operation of the Port Authority, we showcase a wonderful project ‘Palma Art Lover’ created by Frankie Sunshine, a project to further help the clean up our marina. The items collected will be turned into art and displayed in our car park for everyone to see, get involved and join in this great initiative. Bars, BBQ and music from 4pm. www.facebook.com/palma. art.lovers/ October 7th is the next Islander Grill & Chill event where we will be recognising some amazing individuals who work tirelessly to protect, clean and improve our local marine life and ecosystems. Promising great food, fun and feel good factor this is one evening not to be missed. Please make sure to register your details so we can keep you updated. Thanks to all for your support and encouragement in making

The Boathouse your gathering place. Stay Anchored, Stay Involved. Catch Ya Later Mac1eye

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE enclosure and 3) Complete the changing room facilities. We are targeting that work commences mid September with completion by end of November.

Ronald M Hawes Founder and President Fundacion JoyRon www.joyronfoundation.org T: (+34) 971 401 321 M. (+34) 608 531 211

Fundacion JoyRon Swimming Pool for School and Day Care Center for Children suffering from Cerebral Palsy in Mallorca. Fundacion JoyRon together with its own “Advisory Associate” who is an architect (who is providing his services free of charge to the foundation) is working in collaboration with ASPACE Balearics, the Cerebral Palsy Association of the Balearic Islands, a private non-profit organisation which provides a School and a Day Centre Care service for Cerebral Palsy sufferers. The objective is to design and construct a new swimming pool for the use of Children in Mallorca suffering from Cerebral Palsy. The project will be undertaken in three stages 1) Build the swimming pool, 2) Complete the building

The completion of the new swimming pool facility, will allow ASPACE to maximize the capabilities of people with cerebral palsy, especially the children, in their physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial aspects. Hence the need for a swimming pool is essential, especially when we consider the Aqua therapy benefits for children with Cerebral Palsy are numerous. • Encourages a wider range of muscular movement. • Provides resistance • Alleviates stress and tension • Reduces pain and tension in muscles and joints • Protects against injury • Improves cardiovascular conditioning since the heart pumps more blood per beat when body is submerged in water • Decreases post exercise discomfort.

excellent source of resistance, which can be incorporated into an aquatic therapy program. For instance, walking in water provides more than 10 times more resistance than walking on land, which means an aquatic therapy patient receives the benefit of deep, intense exercises while in a soothing and comforting environment. For these reasons a new enclosed swimming pool with changing room facilities is essential for the children in Mallorca suffering from Cerebral Palsy. Hence Fundacion JoyRon seeks to finance this project and focus on providing the facility as a charitable cause and remove as much as possible the commercial aspect of developing a swimming pool. With all required equipment and construction it is forecasted that the project will cost euro 50,000 and requires to be completed as soon as possible, certainly prior to end 2016.

How To Donate: • Make your own bank transfer to the Fundacion JoyRon bank account quoting in the payment order reference ASPACE / and your name to: Deutsche Bank Puerto Portals Account Fundacion JoyRon IBAN: ES02 0019 0192 2840 1000 9933 BIC: DEUTESBB • Go to our website page www.joyronfoundation.org/ donate and make a donation via credit card or bank transfer via our website. • For any individual who wishes to make a substantial donation (euro 250 or greater), Fundacion JoyRon is authorised to issue a Spanish Donation Deductible Tax Certificate. but as already stated any amount however large or small is gratefully appreciated.

Although traditional physical therapy can be immensely effective in helping children with Cerebral Palsy to move, water has the added benefit of hydrating, oxygenating and revitalising the body’s musculoskeletal system. Gravitational pull is released, and weightlessness qualities are achieved. Range of movement increases and repetition, stretching and balancing is more sustainable. Additionally, the viscosity of the water provides an

M +34 609 393 146 T. +34 971 721 877 Servicios Técnicos Portuarios (STP) Muello Viejo S/N, Edificio Espigón Exterior 07012 Palma de Mallorca info@mastercovers.es www.mastercovers.es

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A Real Waterwoman – Sonni Hönscheid I had the opportunity to interview Sonni Hönscheid while she was competing in the Port Adriano SUP race in Mallorca. Sonni masters all three disciplines of surfing well: she standup paddles, surfs, and windsurfs. Sonni grew up traveling around the world with her family and professional windsurfer father, playing in the water while developing her own love for board sports. Now, at age 32, Sonni has multiple world titles, but when it boils down to it, she just loves riding waves. Hi Sonni. Can you tell us about yourself? Why are you doing what you are doing right now? My dad was a professional windsurfer and we traveled around the world while he was competing. We lived some years in Hawaii but it was too far away from Europe. When I was 5 years old we moved to Fuerteventura. I actually started with tennis, you can imagine it was difficult with windy Fuerteventura. Then I started surfing and became 12 times German champion. How did your Stand Up Paddling adventure begin? First time I saw a person 112

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SUPing was in Canary islands in 2008. It looked like he was walking on the water. We got so interested in it with my dad that immediately he went to his workshop and made 2 boards for us to try. In 2009 I and my sister took part in the German World Cup team for Stand Up Paddling. That is when I started to compete in SUP.

Hawaii and Australia? I have done most of the water sports and learnt a lot about reading the ocean. I spent a lot of time talking to my dad about the ocean as well. He taught me a lot of things. But studying the ocean is not enough. One needs to spend a lot of time in the water. For that you need to have a lot of passion for the water.

The switch from surfing to SUPing, was it a career choice because you were done enough in surfing? Or did you choose SUP racing for some other reasons? I was not 100% satisfied with competing in surfing. I loved to surf but was not so compelled to do competitions. Surfing is more of a fun activity for me. But paddling helps me to bring my competitive side out.

People who competed in these open ocean downwind races describe them as very different than anything else. Is that so? What is so special about them? First of all, the boards are different. They are the unlimited class boards which are 16-17 foot long and have special steering systems. You need to learn to master the steering system on these huge boards. You are surfing on the ocean swells with the wind on your back. It is an absolutely amazing feeling! Actually Molokai to Oahu (M2O) is not the best down winder race. Maui to Molokai is even better.

How different is competing in SUP than in surfing? I find the long distance racing more similar to bicycle racing with strategies, drafting, technique, nutrition etc. Yes, the long distance racing has these aspects for sure. I try not to overthink or plan. For example, I don’t like to draft so much. The biggest difference for me is that paddling can take everything out of you, sometimes go over your limits. In surfing you get judged by your points which I was getting annoyed by whereas in distance racing in SUP who ever crosses the line first is the winner. To be honest I enjoy surfing more now when I stopped competing because it is such a pure, nice and playful sport. You are well known in Europe and the world as a leading female SUP athlete. Your results in the Euro Cup are impressive plus some other races. But what differentiates you from other European female SUP athletes is your impressive track record in the open ocean races between the Hawaiian Islands. You have won the Molokai to Oahu race 2 times! How is this possible? How come a German girl from Fuerteventura wins against the open ocean paddlers of

I assume that you have a certain disadvantage because you have to train most of the time in Europe and in Fuerteventura. I try to use all opportunities to practice for the M2O race. For example, the race here in Port Adriano was perfect because I had to paddle on a narrow flat water board in the choppy waters of Malgrats islands in such mixed conditions. There are downwind opportunities in Europe or in the Canary islands too. You need to search for them harder and make the best out of bad water conditions. Because these challenging waters are the ones helping you to become a better athlete. Grab the challenges and push your limits is my philosophy. I have watched you race many times and wanted to ask this. How come you are so calm before the races? Even after a race finishes and you are maybe not the first one, I have not seen you angry or furious. What is the secret behind it? Do you meditate before each

race? I am nervous before races too like everyone else. What makes me angry only is that I finish a race and I did not give all I could have given. Even if I come as last finisher I am satisfied if I gave all I could give. Also, I never go into a race where I say: “I am going to win this race! “. Everything can happen in a race. Instead I say to myself before a race: “I will try my absolute best and see what happens!” That’s how I approach pretty much everything in life. Let’s talk about women in SUP world. I was interviewing yesterday Xavi Masdevall from Windparadise, the leading distributor and sponsor in the Spanish SUP scene. He told me that more than 50% of new starters to the sport are women. We watched the kids and juniors’ races today and there were more girls than boys competing. What are your thoughts? You are a role model for these young girls here for sure! I think women have certain advantages when SUPing. The sport requires balance, coordination skills and we are better dancers than men  For sure more women are trying paddling also thanks to more media coverage about the sport. Let’s talk about the hot topic of prize money. There is an ongoing debate going on about if men and women races should have the same prize money although the number of female participants is most of the time less than the men. I believe that it depends on the race. For example, in Molokai to Oahu the prize money is the same and I find it correct. Because we do race the same distance with the same boards in the same conditions. The preparation is the same, the cost of the logistics is the same. Here comes the one-milliondollar question of the board lengths. What do you think? Shall we abandon 12’6 boards and just race with 14’ as the Euro Cup has decided to make the board logistics and

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE transportation easier. As an athlete who competes on all possible board lengths from 12’6 to 16-17 foot, what is your opinion on that? I prefer 14 foot boards for flat water distance races. Of course the downwind races in the open ocean will always have the unlimited class with rudders. But for the rest, my choice would be 14 foot. At the end the most important thing is that we have one length and stick to it. Now it is really complicated for us because the Stand Up World Tour is 12´6 although in some races like in Germany there are way more 14-foot board owners who would like to compete. Euro Cup did simplify the issue by sticking to 14 class because most of the races are flat water. What about the current US solution of 12´6 for women and 14´ for men? No, I don’t see the point. For example, the race in North Caroline is easier on 14 foot. Why should women be penalized by 12’6? One length for each gender makes board handling easier for teams as well. Where is Stand Up Paddling as a sport right now? Did we reach the peak or is it still on its infant steps? Stand Up Paddling is not just a water sport. It is great tool for training for other sports. I heard that the German national football team is training with SUP. You can train your balance, coordination and strength. Each sport had its peaks because they became too specific but I hope SUP will not do the same mistake. I was in a train in the middle of Germany and I saw two guys talking about SUP. One guy was telling the other that he got a new surf board and that he can stand on it and paddle but he had no idea that it was SUP. The whole SUP phenomena has just started. In Germany for example it started late but now it is everywhere: sea, rivers and lakes. The market will grow more in the future for sure.

Top: Sonni is sponsored by Mercedes and the pictures were taken in Mallorca Middle Left: Sonni won the Port Adriano Race in May Middle Right: Sonni racing in the opean ocean Bottom Left: Sonni and her sister with their legendary father Jürgen Bottom Right: Sonni surfing on her art design board My last question is for the future racers. What can you recommend to the boys and girls who were competing today? What should they focus on? I would say not to rush and try to do everything. At the end of the day you need to have the passion for it but the passion comes when you have fun. I also think that Manolo and Laura, the trainers of the Mar Balear Sup Team are doing the right thing of excluding the parents from the core activities so that the parents don’t build too much pressure on the kids. Too much pressure from the parents takes the fun away at the end. So, my advice as you can see is more for the parents then the kids. Let the kids have their fun and find

their passion. I am so lucky that my parents gave me all the freedom in choosing the sports. My father as a professional windsurfer never pushed me to become a windsurfer. Obviously for the young athletes who found their passion, I would recommend to go out there as much as they can and train. Regardless of conditions, go out there. Young girls should not step back but should just train with guys in the same tough conditions. That’s what I did. Thank you for this great interview and I wish you a third victory in the Molokai to Oahu race. After this interview in May, Sonni was first at a couple of

important races of Euro Cup and then won the Molokai to Oahu race for the 3rd time! 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 (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 Tamany. They fought off the invaders trying to enter their house. Sóller’s militia defeated the group at the harbour and then headed inland to tackle the rest. Mayhem ensued as they ambushed the pirates at a bridge and the prisoners were thrown from the nearby cliffs. Those who escaped were tracked down and killed by a group of brigands hiding in the mountains. A fort was built to protect the port and we can still see it today. The Picado Tower was also built on Escala headland, so lookouts could watch the coast.

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Mallorca Days Out: Port de Sóller This picturesque harbour is built around the lip of a circular bay and the exit to the sea is between two rocky outcrops. Mountains surround the town, creating a spectacular backdrop. For hundreds of years the port was one of Sóller’s main connections with the outside world. But I must make it clear that Sóller is a separate conurbation, 3 miles inland.

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People faced a day long journey either by boat or negotiating the mountain pass to reach Palma. Sailors and fisherman lived in a tiny community of only a handful of streets next to the small harbour and they prayed for a safe journey at sea in one of two ancient chapels. By the 1530s Mallorca was subject to repeated attacks by Ottoman pirates from North Africa and the most destructive attack was in May 1561. As Ochiali’s fleet stopped off in Ibiza to take on water, a fast moving ship sped towards Mallorca to warn the Viceroy, Guillem de Rocafull, that it was heading his way.

The Captain of Sóller, Joan Angelats, was warned and lookouts were posted on the Tramuntana coast. Bunyola, Santa Maria and Alaró villages also sent reinforcements to defend the town. Ochiali landed his men in a hidden cove to the northeast of Port de Sóller under cover of darkness. They split into two groups, with one group heading for the port as the rest headed for Sóller town. Houses were raided, treasure was seized and prisoners were taken. But the villagers fought back and the event is personified in the story of Francesca and Katherina Casesnoves, the brave women or ‘Valentes Dones’ of Can

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The market gardeners of Sóller had always struggled to get their produce to Palma for years, often relying on horse-drawn wagons to make the difficult journey over the mountain pass. While farmers across the rest of the island were considering using petrol lorries at the start of the 20th Century, they were unable to negotiate the endless hairpin bends on the road to Sóller. The discovery of the health benefits of the Vitamin C at the end of the 19th Century meant that price of citrus fruit rose rapidly. The people of Sóller wanted to cash in and Jeroni Estades was commissioned to study building railway from Palma to Sóller in 1893. He chose a route via Valldemossa and Deià but it was rejected as being too expensive.

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Fishing boats in the harbour In 1903 Joan Morell proposed a direct route across the Serra d’Alfàbia and through a tunnel under the Sóller pass. It would then make a 180 degree turn to reduce the gradient down into Sóller town. Local politician Jeroni Estades persisted and engineer Pere Garau’s plans were given a favourable response. Most of the families in Sóller bought shares in the Sóller Navigation Company, raising 3.5 million pesetas, because they wanted to cash in on the orange trade. Work started on the line in 1907 and the workmen spent five years building bridges and digging tunnels through the mountain range. Steam driven trains had been bought from England and they were similar to San Francisco street cars. On 16 April 1912 crowds cheered as the first flower bedecked train steamed into Sóller station; the market

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The lighthouse guides boats gardeners had fulfilled their dream and the first trainloads of citrus fruits rolled into the station in the centre of Palma. The train transports the traveller from the hustle and bustle of Plaza España in central Palma, past Bunyola’s olive groves and Alfabia’s gardens, into the Tramuntana Mountains. Although a few call it the Red Lightning, it only travels slowly, taking an hour to reach Port Sóller. Most know it as the ‘Orange Train’ even though there is only orange paint on the lead and tail carriages of the train running to the Port. Steam driven trains were replaced by electric trains in 1929. The shorter section to the Port was always electrically powered. In the 1980s it seemed that improvements to lorries would take much of the

Orange Train’s business while plans to install a tunnel under the mountains threatened its very existence (the tunnel opened in 1997). However, the rise in the tourist industry was going to throw the 70-year-old railway a life line. The first class carriages were restyled with leather seats, mahogany panelling and luggage racks while the second class carriages had wooden benches.

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Travellers can now enjoy the regular service between Palma and Sóller, enjoying the views as the train rattles through the olive groves north of Palma before diving into the two-mile-long tunnel under Coll de Sóller. The driver then makes a short stop at Mirador des Pujol d’En Banya, overlooking Sóller town, before making the long descent. After a look around the town there is time

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Times for the trains are advertised on the ‘Tren de Sóller’ website and in the Majorca Daily Bulletin. If you do not feel like searching for a parking place near the station in Plaza España in the centre of Palma, consider parking at one of the stations along the route, like Bunyola.

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE trampolines, you can try out new flips and summersaults with a soft landing. For the competitive types, you can bring your crew and have a game of dodgeball in our purpose built court, fight it out on our gladiator balance beams, or make the perfect ‘Slam Dunk’ in our Basketball area.

Palma Jump www.palmajump.com (+34) 871 90 38 92 Palma Jump Opens It’s Doors Calling all yachties looking for something new and exciting while at anchor or visiting Mallorca. Palma Jump, the first indoor trampoline park in Mallorca, has arrived in Palma to offer an experience like never before, with over 3000mts of extreme fun. We are open for all ages and genres, so whether you are looking to join our fitness classes, improve your skills or just have fun, we at Palma Jump can offer all this and more. WOW Once you enter, the first thing you notice is the huge area we have for the jumpers. With over 100 trampolines available, there is plenty of space!

At ‘Bar Jump’, spectators can enjoy a wide selection of food and beverages from smoothies and cocktails to sandwiches and wraps in our bar whilst watching the jumpers or, if you prefer, just chill on our outdoor terrace. There is more to do at Palma Jump than just bounce! Our ‘Free Jump’ area is made up of over 70 trampolines and is where you can learn to jump, flip or perfect those combinations. You can also try out our half pipe where you can jump wall to wall.

If you regard yourself as being focused and well balanced, then ‘Slackline’ is for you. Walking down a 7mt, 50mm line takes a great deal of skill and patience, but once mastered you can try out new tricks and move to our 15mt line. Palma Jump is open 7 days a week with daily fitness classes including jump combat, body jump tone and jump cardio. If you want to learn new skills, you can join our Trampoline classes with a professional instructor. With their help, you’ll be landing those flips you never thought you’d be able to do in a safe and controlled environment.

Our opening hours are from 9am until 10pm Monday to Thursday and Sundays. Friday and Saturdays we stay open until midnight, and have late jump offers available. Friday nights we have Jump Zone (junior) and disconnected (adults), a 2-hour party jump with our live resident DJ. All prices and info can be found on our website or you can call us and enquire about special offers for group bookings. We hope to see you soon.

BOUNCING to ‘Walk to the Wall’, we have installed professional standard trampolines so you can perform higher jumps, more tricks and attempt to walk a 2.5mt wall and reach the summit. If you’ve had enough of jumping you can freefall from a 2mt platform into our 15mt airbag. With individual, double and triple length

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NEWS 4 STEWS Of course there are pros and cons for yachts having couples working on board; fortunately there are always boats that see the benefits of it. It’s easier that we’re in different departments. In general yachting is behind other industries but it’s slowly catching up. It’s often the older people who are more resistant to change. I think we need to educate the new people who are starting so by the time that they’re at the top it won’t be an issue. Interviewed By: Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com Stew of the Month: Lydia Southern What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin? I worked in London for over 3 years as a tax accountant, for private clients who were being investigated by the tax office. I could have easily have continued down the career route, but I had a niggling feeling to go travelling. So I quit my job in September 2014, did my STCW in October and went to Antibes in November. Because of the time of year, there was no work, so I went back there the following March. I got some day work - one of my first jobs was as the only stew on a 50m just looking after the crew. My persistence paid off as I finally got a job on a 72m Feadship.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why? My current boat MY Icon is great because we move around so much, so when we do have time off, we’re always in amazing places. Your girlfriend works as a deckhand on the same yacht as you – was it difficult to find work together? It was very difficult –everyone we asked pretty much laughed in our face. It’s hard enough for heterosexual couples to get jobs together, let alone samesex couples, so last season we took jobs on separate yachts. Last winter we went travelling together in South and Central America, and whilst away we were thinking about trying to get two stewardess jobs together, when we heard about our current jobs being available. It was too good an opportunity to miss, so we cut our trip short to join the yacht, even though we still had 6 weeks to go.

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard? Best parts - making friends from all over the world. Worst part – missing out on special occasions such as friends’ weddings. How do you keep sane on charter? Have fun! When I have a bit of free time, I love getting to know people and making sure we enjoy ourselves. What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests? On MY Icon we do the ‘Icon’ Olympics, which involves setting up a whole course around the boat including running across inflatables, doing sea bob laps of the boat, and climbing the slide. The crew and guests get involved, and everyone loves the fun competition, especially the kids. What is your signature cocktail? I’m really good at making margaritas as I drank so many in Mexico! The key is making sure the tequila and lime are well balanced – the only way to know is to taste it!

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What is your favourite yachting destination? Positano is the most beautiful place for me – I stayed in an amazing hotel there. All guests love it too, as it has something for everyone, cool rooftop bars and lovely restaurants. If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently? I’d make sure it was in a cool port in the down time for the crew! If you keep the crew happy, it creates a great boat. And I’d definitely take it to the South Pacific with a good dive instructor on board. What is your on-board pet hate? People that eat biscuits in the biscuit tin and just leave one, or leave empty packets in the cupboard! What career achievement are you most proud of? When I worked as a tax adviser we got a case accepted that was over worth £8 billion for a very famous client. What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca? My favourite restaurant is Ombu, and really like going to Valdemossa. It’s so beautiful I just love driving around the island. If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Travel, see the world, and don’t be pressured into the ‘ conventional’ path of getting a job, house, get married etc What’s your plan for the future? I’m going to set up my own business back in the tax world. I want to keep travelling – if I work for myself my dream is to work from my laptop on the beach!

September Events 1st-11th Festivities of King Jaume I, Santa Ponsa This popular two week festival commemorates the landing of King Jaume I in Mallorca; one highlight is the a mock battle between the Moors and Christians on the beach. 4th Canamunt vs Canavall Battle Recreation, Palma A big water fight in the Parc De La Mer- choose a side by wearing a red or yellow t-shirt and bring a water pistol! 3rd & 4th Melon Fair Vilafranca de Bonany Mallorca’s first autumnal harvest festival.

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NEWS 4 STEWS points. All those miles across oceans and I never seemed to be able to keep my dinner down, curious! The high points included cruising the Norwegian fjords, an amazing getaway to Costa Rica, general silliness in the crew mess, meeting amazing people and having my horizons broadened. Finding out about new culture and exploring amazing places I probably wouldn’t have had the luxury of visiting on my South African passport! Probably the highest though, was having enough experiences and traumas to write a book all about my yachting years. That was good fun. How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land? For as long as I can remember I wanted to have my own business. Having lived in so many different countries during my yachting career, I struggled to put my finger on the exact spot. Once we docked in Barcelona that was all the convincing I needed. I got my ass into gear, set up my business, enrolled in Spanish class and started my paperwork to become legal and start my life on land.

Interviewed By: Emmeline Gee Angels On Board info@angels-on-board.com From Ship to Shore Natalie Bel Hill Every month I interview someone who has made the transition from working in yachting to a career on land. This month I spoke with Natalie Bel Hill, who now works as a coach. Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points? I worked in yachting for 8 years. I started off pretty wet behind the ears, hopped on a 46ft catamaran and sailed from South Africa to Croatia. The amount of times I have been seasick is definitely the lowest of low

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What was the best thing about it? Eating when I wanted to, what I wanted to and cooking for myself. Not having to do watch duties and chase deckhands around the boat looking for who stole who’s bloody shorts. Being able to plan weekends away or time with friends and have control of my own free time. A little more freedom for my soul and to be myself. What do you miss most about yachting? I miss the travel, the excitement and adventure. I miss the people and having an instant connection with new people. Sharing stories around the crew mess table, enjoying those late night dock parties, the random and spontaneous meetings when a friends boat is in town. The feeling after a long charter and a big tip, Caribbean cocktails, sunshine and the beautiful water. The laundry. I miss the laundry so much, it’s always the most fun place to hang out with the best gossip. Swimming on anchor – that’s an amazing feeling, so free – I miss that mucho! What do you do now? Life is a little less complicated these days. I live in Barcelona and run my own business online at nataliebelhill.com. I coach people who want to build their self-confidence by learning to be honest with themselves.

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Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based? Plenty! If you are feeling nervous to step out and wonder what life will be like on land, that is normal. Don’t let that stop you though, if you have come to the end of your time in yachting, focus on the next step and exit gracefully. There is a whole real world out there waiting to greet you, there are plenty of highs and lows, same as in yachting. The challenges are different, but then so are the rewards. If you are in love with your job and the industry, by all means, go ahead, but don’t let money be the reason you stay in yachting. Do you research before you move ashore. Know what you want and why you are leaving yachting. Don’t burn any bridges. Save some money and do some serious planning, as far ahead as possible. Don’t feel trapped by what parents and family think you should be doing with your life. Use all of your beautiful experiences in yachting to fuel your next chapter in a way that will make you happy and bring value to your days. It’s good fun when you move ashore, others’ will be fascinated by the life you have lead and the stories you have to share. Chase your dreams and find the things that make you feel fulfilled.

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Happy Hampers Everybody seems to love the idea of a good picnic, they allow you to make the most of the fantastic weather and enjoy a relaxing al fresco meal with family and friends. But many people go wrong by trying to transport the sort of meal they would eat at home and, let’s face it; nothing tastes particularly good on squashy paper plates with plastic knives and forks. So for the perfect picnic, it’s a good idea to opt for food that you can eat with your fingers or just a fork and adopt a keep it simple philosophy. For me, the ultimate finger food is a good pizza but a good alternative is a “Pan Bagna”. It’s basically a Salad Niciose in a roll. Good, ripe tomatoes, basil leaves, red onion rings, tuna, anchovies, black olives and a drizzle of olive oil are piled into a round bun or a baguette. A lesserknown but equally delicious Mediterranean sandwich is Muffueletto, made with smoked ham, cheese and pressed overnight. Another favourite picnic food is “Tortilla”, a Spanish potato omelette, which can be sliced like a cake or “frittata”, an Italian version that can be flavoured with just about anything. Chilled soup in a flask is also a good option and this could be anything from an iced cold Gazpacho to Vichyssoise. 122

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We often prepare Mediterranean-Style picnics and I always try to keep them light and fresh with plenty of sunshine food. I like to serve cold lamb cutlets on picnics with a couple of dipping sauces- anything from Aioli to Salsa Verde. Buy racks of lamb and roast them until pink in the middle, leave to cool and cut into individual cutlets. Rice, pasta or potato salads are handy salads to take on a picnic, because they are dressed beforehand and transport well. To finish, try some Goats Cheese with crusty bread and fresh figs. big slices of chilled watermelon, small melons and peaches. Don’t forget to take a picnic rug and a bag for all the rubbish afterwards. Place plenty of ice or gel packs on top of food in the cooler, because cold travels down and transport the coolers in an air-conditioned car and once at your destination, place them in a shady spot. Try not to forget important items such as salt and pepper mills and a corkscrew. With sunshine and shade, good food and cool drinks you should have no trouble spending a glorious afternoon. Bon Appétit. Muffueletto Ingredients (serves 4): 1 round loaf of white bread 4 tbsp Pesto 250g smoked ham, finely sliced 100g salami, finely sliced 250g tomatoes, sliced 2 mozzarella cheese, sliced 100ml olive oil 6 large basil leaves, torn Sea salt/ground black pepper Slice the loaf horizontally and scrape out some of the crumb. Spread the inside of the top and the bottom with pesto. Arrange sliced tomatoes, basil leaves and mozzarella on the bottom and arrange the smoked ham and salami slices on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the other half of the loaf on top. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tortilla Española Ingredients: 6 whole eggs 4 large potatoes (peeled and finely sliced) 1 Spanish onion (finely chopped) 1 small green pepper (finely chopped) 300ml olive oil seasoning Heat the olive oil in a heavybottomed non-stick frying pan and fry the potatoes gently for 8-10 minutes until they start to soften. Add the chopped onion and green pepper and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Place a large sieve over a bowl and carefully strain the potatoes. Beat the eggs in a clean bowl and add the warm potatoes to the beaten eggs. Season to taste. Heat a spoonful of the olive oil in the frying and add the egg mixture, stir with a wooden spoon and cook until golden brown on the bottom. Place a large plate or saucepan lid over the mixture, carefully turn the tortilla over. Return to the frying pan and cook slowly until the tortilla is firm in the middle. Slide the tortilla onto a large plate, cut into large wedges and serve. Alioli Potatoes Ingredients (serves 4):

4 garlic cloves, chopped 150 ml olive oil Salt Juice of half a lemon A few drops of water 300 g cooked potatoes, boiled and diced 2 tbsp. Chopped chives Crush garlic & salt to a fine paste; add olive oil slowly stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Add lemon juice and a few drops of water. Season and mix in the potatoes. Sprinkle with chives and serve. Sangria The ultimate summer drink Ingredients: 1 litre red wine 250ml brandy 150ml triple sec or cointreau 100g sugar Juice of 2 oranges Juice of 2 lemons 500ml soda water 1 piece of cinnamon, 4cm 15-20 ice cubes 1 sliced orange 1 sliced lemon 1 sliced apple Place the ice cubes in a large, glass pitcher. Pour over the red wine, cointreau, brandy, lemon juice, orange juice and sugar. Add the cinnamon and the orange, lemon and apple slices. Pour in the chilled soda water, stir with a wooden spoon and serve.

NEWS 4 STEWS those Spanish rosados that are full of cover rather than the paler French ones as the colour will dilute) 1/2 cup sugar 230 grams strawberries, hulled and quartered 70 grams fresh lemon juice

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Galley Goddess Call it what you want, rosé or rosado, this elegant tipple is the oldest style of wine which has been popular with our clever Froggie cousins for yonks and is rapidly gaining notoriety in other parts of the world in the past few years. And, so it bloody should. As we try to pour every glass out of what’s left of summer, I suggest the mantra you should chant daily is as follows; 1. Thou shall enjoy sunshine, laughter and paella by the beach 2. Thou shall quaff large amounts of rosé without guilt during brunch, lunch or dinner and still look stylish. 3. All are welcome to drink pink. The once dismissed and feminized pink is now getting guzzled by winos regardless of gender. But, not always so, in the past it has been dismissed by manly men as

a mere chick drink that few men were brave enough to indulge in pounding the pink. No longer a viewed as a sickly sweet girlie beverage, the Brose Phenomenon has raised its classy head. At last men can finally drink pink in public without blushing. No longer worried that drinking something frenchy and pink will make their balls drop off, macho men are finally embracing rose. They are definitely putting their big boy panties on and getting down and dirty with the pink mistress safe in the knowledge, that as a bloke, they can still drink pink and be a badass. Sweeping the internet this summer is a very elegant refreshment, namely the infamous Frose which, good people I feel it is my duty to enlighten you Islander readers and post the recipe. Frose or in Spain Frozando (Frozen Rosado) 1x 750 ml bottle of strong, bold rosado (look for one of

Pour your rosado into a 33 x 23 inch pan and freeze until almostsolid. It won’t freeze completely due to the lovely alcohol content, but have it in your freezer for at least 6 hours. Meanwhile, bring the sugar and half a cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves; this should take about 3 minutes. Chuck in the strawberries, remove from heat and let sit to infuse the syrup with strawberry flavour. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl. Don’t

press through the solid strawberries. Cover and chill until cold. Scrape your frozen rosado into a blender, add lemon juice, 100 grams of the strawberry syrup and 1 cup of crushed ice and blitz until smooth. Pop your blender jar in the freezer and freeze frozando until it is thickened, say about 35 minutes. Blend again until you have a beautiful, alcoholic slush. Divide among 4 glasses and serve on the aft deck. You are so very welcome Delving into the world of rose I’d like to ask you to consider replacing white wine in your summer dishes with an unpretentious rosado. The flavours of the following recipe are fruity, spicy and heaven on a hot sticky day.

Rosado Spicy Prawns 500 grams raw king prawns, shelled and deveined a splash of olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 fresh chillis, seeded and finely cut 60 ml rosado wine Heat a shallow pan over a medium to high heat, add oil, garlic and chilli, toss your prawns in the oil, keeping them moving around the pan. Quickly pour the rosado in and season with salt and pepper. To serve, garnish with parsley and crusty bread. Oh, So Elegant RaspberryRosado Sorbet 500 ml rosado wine 130g sugar 340 g raspberries, fresh or frozen First, bring rosado and sugar to boil in a medium sized saucepan. Remove from heat, add the raspberries and let cool to room temperature and puree in a blender then press through a strainer to remove the seeds. Chill mixture thoroughly, then freeze it in your ice cream maker. Serve

in high wine glasses garnished with fresh mint. Yum, yum, pink bum. Ever diligent in my rose consumption, ooops, investigation and in pursuit of all that is pink and just, well lovely, I happened across a Rose chocolate bar. My efforts at obtaining a recipe to share with all you fabulous cheffes out there proved fruitless I am ashamed to admit. But, if you goggle a company called Compartes, you will find their website that you can order this chocolately gem! Compartes, based in the US claim to be the hippest and most trendsetting chocolate shop fusing chocolate with art, style, design and fashion. They boast their chocolates are made from scratch by hand every day by a small team of chocolatiers and chocolate artists. The Rosé Chocolate bar is made with white chocolate infused with rosé and crystallised rose petals and can be ordered on line. Now I hope that I’ve woken the inner lush in you and you are keen to jump on the pink train I’d just like to recommend you to Cidon in Portals. Nestled in the very middle of the village, this family run supermarket has the, yes, THE best selection of Rosé and Rosado wines from Spain and France on the island at fabulous prices. Go and visit, it will get your little hearts racing. This one is for you Simon........ XXX Besos, Galley Goddess

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design agency to create the largest most comprehensive web site tailored to the needs of yacht stews. The new site will showcase linens and yacht interior products on a more ecommerce based style. In addition to this exciting new site the agency has already updated the company logo to give the site and business a fresh new look.

A New Way For Stews to Shop Do you have all the time in the world to complete your interior shopping requirements? Do you have a list as long as your arms and very little time to complete it? Do you end up trailing from one supplier to another in order to get your list done? Wouldn’t it be better if there was an easier way? Well now there is. Home & Yacht Linens and Interiors already have the largest showroom and workshop in the Med dedicated to yacht interiors with many items in stock and ready to take away. So now they are making some major changes to the online side of their business. Over the last six months they have been working with a London based

Director Philip Hay comments “This has been a huge project for us. We are attempting the seemingly impossible - to include our entire range of products and make them available on line” This is daunting task as Home & Yacht offer thousands of products from linens, tableware, silverware, toiletries, dock mats, interior accessories and much more.

be able to add any bespoke information. The stews will be able to view the products that they think they will require well ahead of the refit, save their list and then send it through to us when they know what their budgets are. It is a very complex system but we are sure that it is going to be a fantastic tool for the chief stews worldwide They can make requests to source products and send photos of items they need replacing. “We have established excellent supplier relations

over the past eight years so we are perfectly positioned to help source obsolete items such as glasses and china or find a suitable alternative that sometimes has to fit a specific space” added Philip. The Home & Yacht showroom is already considered “a one stop shop for stews” and the new stew website us going to take Home & Yacht’s customer offering and service to a whole new level.

“The idea is to launch the web site in time for the Monaco Yacht show” added Danny Burnard co director. “ We want to show the chief stews a new way to complete their requirements lists and to view and select from our products saving them a huge amount of time in refit” The new web site will show every product with details, sizes, colours and stews will

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NEWS 4 STEWS a new house with a big garden How much was your first salary? 50 zloty in my grandma’s flower shop What dead person would you least want to be haunted by? Hannibal Lecter What is your party trick? Dancing If you retired tomorrow what would you do? Travel

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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 Klarysa Jemiol, Showroom Assistant in our Palma Showroom. How old are you? 26 How long have you worked for Deckers? 2.5 years

If you could be any age for a week what would you be? Baby age

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Favourite song? Girls just wanna have fun

Whether anchored of Croatia’s romantic and remote long gravel beaches or the stunning pristine sandy beaches that Greece offers, we’re certain the boys will be doing enough tender runs ashore to make their heads spin. Sure, the aft-deck is peaceful and the deck loungers lush but nothing says summer like a sunbathing session on a jaw-dropping stretch of soft, golden sand.

If a movie was to be made about your professional life, what would be the title? Polish girl working in English company on Spanish island. What is the best piece of advice you would give your grandchild? Never give up

What is your favourite part of your job? Meeting new people

Pick two celebrities to be your parents? Angelina Jolie and brad Pit lol

And you’re least favourite? When the client turns up at 17:00 o clock

What song best describes your work ethic? Rhianna work

If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month which would you choose and why? Friends! Love them and if I could I would like to be a part of this series for a month If you were in the circus what would you be? Lion What has been your most embarrassing moment? Can’t remember, sorry (if I think about something I will let you know later) What has been your best ever moment? 6 months live in Dominica republic What was your first ever memory? When we moved to 128

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What kitchen utensil would you be and why? Bottle opener as I love wine What is your signature dish? Salad And what 4 people would be eating it with you, dead or alive? Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Paul Walker and Adam Levine What sickness have you lied about so you didn’t have to go to work? I have never been sick…. yet If you were stuck on a desert island for a week what 3 things would you take with you? Water, sunscreen and a book

Beach bags are an essential part of a superyacht’s set-up and generally the first thing we do when prepping for a trip to the beach, is pack a number of those handy holdalls. And don’t be fooled, size does matter when it comes to beach bags. You’ll need room for sun cream, towels, snacks, drinks, and all sorts of other bits and bobs. But that doesn’t mean having to compromise on style. Head to lifestyle emporium Rialto Living (which boasts no less than 1.400 square metres of fashion, food and interior design), as their collection of cherry-picked treasures also include the chicest supersize basket bags, perfect to accompany sun-seeking guests ashore. We love the bright colours of ‘the Jacksons’ jute bags which range from earthy reds to

electric pinks and lime greens -colours to enliven any trip to the beach, gym, or shops. Bags are playfully adorned by words in many languages like: ‘Bonjour’ ‘Ciao’ or ‘Soleil’ and the loose weave of the completely sustainable jute makes the bags light, flexible, and extremely durable. Although each design is dreamed up in the company’s Notting Hill studio, they are made in collaboration with a co-operative of women in Southwest Bangladesh, exceptionally skilled at creating jute bags. We’re also big fans of the bags by Dutch designers ‘Handed By’. These clever clogs are inspired by left-over materials and re-use recycled packaging waste to produce the plastic strips used to weave their baskets. Their brilliant (beach) bags are not only waterresistant and sturdy but their fresh designs also show that recycling really doesn’t need to be colourless or boring. 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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Sofya Rosher The Beauty Box This month we interviewed Sofya Rosher, owner of The Beauty Box in Santa Catalina, Palma, who caters for many of the yacht stewardesses and guests in Palma. Is there one top tip or “secret” that you convey to every member of yacht crew? “There is no top secret as such, but it is essential that crew follow a skincare routine that helps them deal with the different hours that they work. Exfoliation and masks are highly recommended as they help to enhance the appearance of the skin. Important to see good skin

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care specialist / beautician who can create personalized skin care treatments based on your skin type. Everyone, especially those who have their skin exposed under the sun full time, need a good skin care routine and a good specialist who can follow their skincare program at all time . S.R Beauty Box is very particular and is popular for that same reason. My customers are from all over the place, so to keep in touch and make things easier, I use 24 hr WhatsApp text and private Facebook text for when they need to book their upcoming sessions or have any skin care questions or concerns. I am always ready to help. Every single skin care treatment is registered. I also assist my customers home skin care program by giving correct and personalized skin care products for their daily cleansing routine based on their skin condition and type.”

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How can female crew members keep there make up on looking fresh when they are working so hard and for so many hours? In order to do so you have to look for a specialist who can teach your personal and adopted skin care routine and personalize your beauty care for the long term. I always recommend a sequence to follow. This starts from using the correct skin care products to a specific make-up routine. Often I use a powder over foundation that helps to “set” the make-up and therefore will last longer. Blusher plays a big part in helping the skin look fresh as it gives the impression/illusion of a healthy glow even during long working hours. When foundation and powder are applied on to the lip, under the lipstick it will last longer as well. The use of lip gloss or lipstick that contains gloss is not recommended as this could cause the lipstick to wear off easily.

The quest for fuller brows is often paved with depilatory accidents. You’re trying to get your eyebrows symmetrical, you get a little overzealous with the tweezers or wax strips and suddenly your brows are way too thin. You’re left feeling like a particularly foolish plucked chicken—and you’re panicking a little, because eyebrows are notoriously difficult to regrow. But relax: the damage likely isn’t permanent. Sofya Rosher (20 years of eyebrow threading/designing experience) at S.R Beauty Box knows almost all there is to know about re-growing eyebrows and fixing major plucking mistakes. “If a guest expresses an interest in growing their brows back, I put them on ‘the system,’” says Sofya Rosher. “It’s important to see what your brows are capable of producing without outside assistance. We allow the brows to grow with no tweezing, waxing or threading for four weeks. This will show me how much natural growth is possible, trouble spots and the willpower of my guest.” We are nothing if not determined to step up our eyebrow game, so we’re ready for the Sofya Rosher eyebrow threading system solution!

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Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org

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run of “Dos Manos Beach Cleans”, our hugely successful Schools Program taking off, the Stingray Survey continuing and the fantastic news that the local Balearic Government are likely to declare Sa Dragonera as the newest local Marine Reserve. We were also involved in this years Superyacht Cup and Palma Superyacht Show

to assist in the process of removing single use plastics from these events and helping source alternative options. There has however been a few months recently where our promotions have slowed down. Is this the calm before the storm? Asociación Ondine has reached a very exciting and

interesting moment in its development with people from all over the world contributing their professional abilities to help us grow into the compact powerhouse that we are fast becoming. Its amazing that such a small motivated group can reach out and receive assistance from as far away as the U.S.A, Australia and the U.K.

Experts in managing NGO´s, corporate governance within NGOs, business development advice, fundraising experts and scientists have all given advice to increase the skill set of our management team, as well as the addition of a young international intern. Things are definitely heating up! With this new knowledge and critical abilities we are embarking on a journey of evolution and growth, a journey of project development and opportunity creation. One of these opportunities is going to be our Partners program, where we give larger, international organisations and businesses the chance to give something substantial back to the Balearic Sea and beyond. I say beyond as a few of our new initiatives have the potential to gain worldwide exposure and also to touch children from all walks of life. We are a local organisation in the Balearic Islands, we concentrate on local issues and work with local people and businesses. However, with the local issues we face here in the Balearics including Plastic Pollution and Marine Protected Areas, we see that these issues are not restricted to the Balearic Islands, they are international marine related issues. So this calm before the storm is such a great time to be in, it’s also a time where we have many announcements to make over the coming months,

but for now its “mums the word!” If you are looking for a trustworthy, hard working, professional and committed marine conservation, education and research organisation to support then look no further. We have proved all these points over the years and will continue to solidify our reputation. If there were such a tool as an input to output ratio for NGOs, Asociacion Ondine would be at the top of the list with a handful of other NGOs. What goes into this organisation is certainly replicated in the results that come out in the field and into our community. We are not top heavy and the majority of our funding is directed specifically to our projects, with minimal overheads and a huge amount of local volunteers. When thinking about supporting an NGO, ask yourself…”What would their input to output ratio be?” So I invite you to continue or begin to follow Asociacion Ondine´s progress and if you have any comments, questions or are interested in getting involved, I personally will give you the time and responses you are interested in. This group is here to stay and we want you to be part of it. Positive solutions to negative issues!

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FEATURE: SEVEN SEAS & SEVEN PEAKS 2015 – 2016 Round the World Yacht Race aboard the Visit Seattle yacht to sail across the North Pacific to complete his remarkable achievement of sailing all the Seven Seas. As a vastly experienced mountain trekker and sailor, he firmly believes in the need for telemedicine in remote situations.

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Seven Seas & Seven Peaks Seven Summits and Seven Seas Adventurer Martin Frey on the benefits of telemedicine. On April 17, 2016, Martin Frey became the first person in the world to climb the Seven Summits and sail the Seven Seas. He began his challenges in the mid 2000s and proceeded to scale the summits one by one. Once the trekking was completed, he turned his attention to the ocean and proceeded to sail halfway around the world with his wife, Kym, and daughter, Lily. In January 2015, Frey joined the EUROPA and Aventura III expeditions to cross the Southern and Arctic Oceans. Next up, he participated in the Clipper

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Over the course of his 11 year journey, he faced many perils and challenges and realized the immense value of telemedicine, especially in remote locations. Frey answered a few questions for us on his recent experience using the ClipperTelemed+ remote medical service during the Clipper Race and why he thinks it’s a musthave for adventurers. The Clipper Race has been full of dramatic and unpredictable moments. Can you describe what happened when you needed assistance from ClipperTelemed+? We were thousands of miles from land and I started to get red welts and spots all over the back of my hands and we couldn’t figure out why and where they were coming from. Having ClipperTelemed+ there to call was fabulous. Our skipper, Huw Fernie, was the one to call and I think he was nervous that I was going to have a disease that might take me down. The doctor on the line helped work us

through exactly what it was and diagnosed it as trench foot – something that the WWI soldiers had in the trenches in France. We sent a picture through and the fact that she was able to look at it was a big help. We were on the phone for about 30 minutes and she asked subtle questions like – ‘Is it more red around the edges?’. She asked specific questions, things that we wouldn’t have thought to check, and this really made a big difference in finding out what the root cause was. I have sailed through the South Pacific and visited some clinics on tiny islands with very questionable medical practices so knowing that we had a world-class team of physicians to support us through ClipperTelemed+ was very reassuring. In your opinion, was the ClipperTelemed+ service effective? Absolutely, I think whenever you have a team race like this or these kinds of situations where you are out in the middle of nowhere, remote medical support is definitely the way to go. I would recommend ClipperTelemed+ to anyone and I think it was a big help during the race. What was the outcome of this situation and do you feel it would have been different without ClipperTelemed+’s support?

She recommended drying out and staying warm, which we had a good laugh about because those are two things that don’t happen in the Pacific! It’s healed now and I’m doing fine. However, I think we would’ve been quite nervous if it wasn’t properly diagnosed because these red blotches were continuing to spread and it turned out to be because of the wet gloves I was wearing and the conditions we were dealing with. From your perspective, what are the advantages of having 24 – 7 remote medical support on-call for the duration of the Clipper Race? Simply having expert advice on-call and to advise on whatever medical situation the crew might be dealing with at any time is a big advantage. Another crew member on our yacht burned herself and we also had more serious incidents to deal with. Just knowing that they were there to support us gave us as race participants a huge sense of confidence going forth on such a dangerous adventure. During my Everest expedition, we had a doctor at base camp on our team and on other expeditions we’ve used a remote medical service and it’s incredibly reassuring. I’m a big believer in it.

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Courses Coming Up information to be obtained from us at info@clubdemarmedical.com • MCOBS (Ships Captain) courses are currently scheduled to run in the weeks commencing 26 September, 24 October and 21 November. • MFA courses are currently scheduled to run in the weeks commencing 12 September, 10 October and 7 November and 5 December. Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception may be required after unprotected sex or if a contraceptive method failed e.g. a condom has split, or a pill has been missed or vomited etc. There are two types of emergency contraception: 1. The emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill): there are 2 forms of this treatment choice: Levonelle which has to be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of sex, and ellaOne which must be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of sex. 2. The IUD (intrauterine device, or “copper coil”): can be inserted into the uterus up to 5 days after unprotected sex, or up to five days after

the earliest time you could have ovulated. It can stop an egg from being fertilised or implanting in the womb. Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Facts about Emergency Contraception Both types of emergency contraception are effective at preventing pregnancy if they are used soon after unprotected sex: less than 1% of women that choose the IUD get pregnant, whereas pregnancies after the emergency contraceptive pill are more common. It is difficult to know how many pregnancies are prevented by the morning after pill, because there is no way to know how many women would have got pregnant if they did not take it! A study published in 2010 showed that of 1,696 women who received the emergency pill within 72 hours of sex, 37 became pregnant (1,659 did not). Of 203 women who took the emergency pill between 72 and 120 hours after unprotected sex, 3 became pregnant. Morning After Pills • It is thought that ellaOne is more effective than Levonelle. • The sooner either pill is taken, the more effective it will be. • Either can cause symptoms of nausea, dizziness, lethargy, headache, tender breasts or

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abdominal pain. Vomiting within 2 hours of taking the medication requires medical advice as a further dose may be necessary, or an IUD fitted. • Either can make the next period earlier or later than usual (or stay normal). It is recommended to take a pregnancy test if the period is 7 days late. IUD Method • The IUD can be left in as the regular contraceptive method after emergency fitting (and then lasts up to 10 years). • The IUD can make periods longer, heavier or more painful. Some discomfort can be felt on insertion but painkillers and antiinflammatories can help to relieve this. There are no serious side effects of using emergency contraception. Emergency contraception does not cause an abortion. Where are Emergency Contraception’s Available? Morning After Pills: This depends on the Country - but generally most GP surgeries and some Pharmacies (where is it obviously helpful to know the name of the drug needed especially if you do not speak the local language!) IUD Method: Is only available from suitably trained individuals (usually GPs or Gynaecologists).

Morning After Pills: • Levonelle: contains a synthetic version of the natural hormone progesterone. It is not known exactly how Levonelle works; it is thought to act primarily by preventing or delaying ovulation. • ellaOne: contains a hormone, which stops progesterone working normally. It prevents pregnancy mainly by preventing or delaying ovulation. Levonelle and ellaOne do not continue to protect against pregnancy; this means that if further unprotected sex occurs after the morning after pill has been taken, there is another risk of pregnancy. Neither emergency pills are intended to be used as a regular form of contraception. However, either can be used as emergency contraception more than once in a menstrual cycle if necessary. Who can use the Emergency Contraceptive Pill? Most ladies can use these medications; including girls under 16 years of age and those women who cannot usually use hormonal contraception (e.g. the combined contraceptive pill or contraceptive patch.) • Levonelle: The WHO (World Health Organisation) does not identify any medical condition that means a woman cannot use Levonelle. • ellaOne: The manufacturer

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HEALTH & WELLNESS advises that it should not be used by women who: are allergic to any of the constituents, have severe asthma treated with steroids, or those who suffer from certain very rare hereditary problems related to lactose metabolism. Special Considerations: Breastfeeding Mothers • Levonelle: can be taken while breastfeeding. Although small amounts of the hormones may pass into breast milk, it is not thought to be harmful to the baby. • ellaOne: safety during breastfeeding is not yet known. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding is not undertaken for one week after taking this pill. Special Considerations: Other Medications and Possible Interactions The emergency contraceptive pill may interact with other medicines. These include: • Some epileptic medications • Some medicines used to treat HIV • Some TB treatments • Omeprazole and anti-acid stomach agent • Finally, the herbal therapy “St John´s Wort” Levonelle may still be used but the dose may need to be increased - a doctor or pharmacist will need to advise. ellaOne cannot be used if one of these medicines are taken,

as it may not be effective. There should be no interaction between the emergency pill and most antibiotics. Although, 2 enzyme-inducing antibiotics, rifampicin and rifabutin, (used to treat or prevent meningitis or TB), may affect ellaOne while they’re being taken and for 28 days afterwards. What to do with regular Hormonal Contraception (the pill, patch, vaginal ring or injection) after taking the “Morning After Pill”: If Levonelle was used: • Take the next regular contraceptive pill, apply a new patch or insert a new ring within 12 hours of emergency contraception. Then, continue taking the regular contraceptive pill as normal. • Additional contraception, such as condoms, should be used for the next 7 days if the combined pill, patch, ring, implant or injection are usually used. If ellaOne was the treatment of choice: • Wait at least 5 days before taking the next regular contraceptive pill, applying a new patch or inserting a new ring. • Additional contraception, such as condoms, should be used whilst waiting to restart the usual contraceptive method and then for another 7 days (ie 5+7 =12 days in total)

The IUD as Emergency Contraception The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped contraceptive made from plastic and copper. It must be inserted into the uterus by a trained health professional. It can be used as an ongoing method of contraception. Who can use the IUD? Most ladies can use an IUD, including women who have never been pregnant and those who are HIV positive. But, a GP or gynaecologist will be needed to assess the medical history to check if an IUD is suitable. An IUD is NOT an option if a lady has: • An untreated STI or a pelvic infection • Certain abnormalities of the womb or cervix • Any unexplained bleeding from the vagina e.g. bleeding between periods or after sex

Additionally, women who have a heart conditions should consult their cardiologist before IUD fitting. Special Considerations Breastfeeding Mothers: The IUD is safe to use for Mother and baby during breastfeeding, but the risk of complications during insertion is slightly higher. Special Considerations Other Medications and Possible Interactions: The emergency IUD will not react with any other medication. This concludes my attempt at trying to be being practically helpful (from a distance) on the topic of contraception! I really hope that the past 9 months has been worthwhile. The most important thing to “take away” is, make a choice based on your needs and then action it!

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Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com Another Great Reason to Eat Nuts It turns out that pistachios have a particularly beneficial effect on good gut bacteria. There is a huge link between athletic and human performance both physical and cognitive with regard to your gut bacteria and overall health. Looking after your gut bacteria could be the number one thing you could do aboard to ensure that you keep yourself healthy at sea. Not going to the bathroom on a daily basis is an indication that your gut bacteria is not functioning correctly. So if you are not able to get your hands on any good probiotics then it turns out that pistachios may work just as well With regard to optimizing good gut bacteria the number one thing to stay away from is artificial

sugar - these sweeteners destroy the bacteria in your gut which is what causes the bloating and gas you quite often experience after consuming packaged goods, sweetened drinks or chewing gum.

It turns out that concentric holds could be as beneficial for increasing muscle tone as working out with weights. Body building poses of holding and squeezing the bicep or a squat hold are all examples of concentric holds.

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The way to increase strength and muscle mass is to tire out the muscle by keeping it under tension so body weight exercises can be as effective in your programme if your onboard and not able

Try one of these quick 20 minute workouts if you’re stuck for time but still want to get all the benefits from an exercise session. • 10 push-ups on the minute every minute for 20 minutes • 7 Burpees on the minute every minute for 20 minutes • Pick 8 body weight exercises and do a tabata: 20´on with a 10´break 8 intervals 5 rounds: • Body weight goblet squats, push-ups, lunges, curl ups, squat jumps, burpees, SL squats (rest the other leg on a bunk, box, bucket) close grip tricep push-ups. • Throw in some isometric holds like 30´squats, lunges or a low push up hold and a plank.

to get to a gym for a proper workout. At least they can help prevent loss of strength and muscle mass. If you are headed for Mallorca make sure you book your group or personal training session now - to get yourself back on track, get a programme planed and set some goals. Burn fat, get in shape and lose the excess weight. Feel great again.

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How’s Your Digestion? Be Honest!! Uncomfortable problems such as constipation, wind and diarrhoea are something that we all experience from time to time, yet most of us are too embarrassed to talk about them. In my clinics it is the most fundamental issue I have my clients address. I thought I’d set the record straight to get you thinking and talking a bit more about these essential aspects of your gastrointestinal health. Know what causes these common problems and what you can do about them if they’re more than just an occasional occurrence for you. What Causes Wind? 1 in 10 visits to a UK GP relate to a digestive complaint and the most common symptoms are pain and bloating - where the abdomen feels full and tight. Intestinal gas usually goes hand in hand with bloating. One of the most common reasons for excess wind is undigested food. Low stomach acid and/or a lack

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of digestive enzymes can result in undigested food passing through the intestines – bacteria then go to work on the undigested food and generate gas. Eating on the run, eating too quickly and stress can all get in the way of good digestion and so can contribute to excess gas in the same way. Some foods and drinks are more likely to produce gas too, so watch your intake of foods such as beans, chickpeas and lentils, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, wheat and sugar alcohols found in sugar-free foods (sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol) and carbonated drinks and beer if you’re suffering from bloating and wind. What You Can Do About It: • Try natural plant digestive enzymes to support healthy digestion • If your stomach acid is low (try the bicarb test) you can supplement with Betaine HCl with added pepsin. • Supplement with high quality probiotics to support beneficial bacteria • Make more time for meals and chew your food properly • Relax and de-stress • Minimise intake of gasforming foods What Causes Constipation?

Constipation is an uncomfortable and common condition that many affects people of all ages. It can mean that you are not passing stools regularly or you’re unable to completely empty your bowel. It can also cause stools to be hard and lumpy or unusually large or small. Constipation can come and go quickly or can be a longer lasting more chronic condition. Common causes are dehydration, lack of fibre in the diet, low magnesium, inactivity and stress. What You Can Do About It: • Increase intake of fibre-rich foods such as oats, barley, wholegrains, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds (especially flax). Reduce cooked cheese (pizza)!! • Drink more water • Move more – regular exercise helps to support bowel motility • Supplement with psyllium husk fibre, apple pectin and pureed papaya to support regular elimination • Boost your magnesium levels with magnesium in the form of citrate or glycinate. What Causes Diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is a problem everyone is familiar with and is characterized by abnormally loose or watery stools. It can be acute, persistent or chronic. Common causes include infection with bacteria, parasites or viruses, food intolerance, lack of beneficial bacteria,

medication or stress. It can also be a symptom of more serious underlying conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Dietary factors such as low soluble fibre can cause diarrhoea too, maybe too many vegetable based smoothies. What Can You Do About It? • Drink plenty of water – diarrhoea can soon cause dehydration. You may also need to replace electrolytes (sodium, chloride & potassium) if it persists. Fresh coconut water is excellent to re-hydrate. • If bacterial or parasite infection is at the root cause you can try natural anti microbial agents such as berberine, grapefruit seed, garlic, black walnut, oregano oil and caprylic acid. • Increase sources of soluble fibre such as oats, barley and rice. • Supplement with high quality probiotics to support beneficial bacteria • Consider whether food intolerance could be at the root cause. Lactose or gluten intolerances are a common cause of persistent diarrhoea. Remember your stress levels and speed of eating are underlying factors. So chill out and enjoy your food!! Optimum digestion improves the functioning of all body systems. If you want to feel 100% healthy again make an appointment to see me today!

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The Medial Longitudinal Arch of the Foot In the last edition of The Islander we talked about toe injuries often sustained on board. This month we are going to take a look at the medial longitudinal arch and its relationship with the Navicular bone of the foot. The Medial Longitudinal Arch is the inner arch of the foot involving many bones, ligaments and tendons to support it. This arch is responsible for absorbing impact whenever we land on our feet be it from simply running or landing from a height off a gangplank. Injuries to the arch are most usually caused by repeated stress, a fracture of a tarsal bone, tendon injury or a combination of all. Congenital abnormality is another cause for consideration. A dropped medial arch may also be known as Pes Planus (Flat Foot), AAFD (Adult Aquired Flatfoot Deformity) or PTT (Posterior Tibial Tendon) dysfunction.

The medial longitudinal arch is supported by the Calcaneus (heel bone) Talus (ankle bone) Navicular (top of the arch with the Talus) 3 Cuneiforms (small square shaped bones forming the mid foot) and the first 3 Metatarsals (which also contribute to the transverse arch of the foot). Each articulation between every bone has its own ligaments and a capsule to hold in their â&#x20AC;&#x153;oilâ&#x20AC;? of synovial fluid. There are also extra ligaments for each of the 3 arches of the foot. In the case of the medial longitudinal arch, the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (aka Spring Ligament) absorbs much impact when running and jumping as the medial arch is stretched and flattens. The elasticity of this ligament then helps the arch to recoil back to its original shape. The arch is also supported by the inside (Deltoid) ankle ligaments and tendons of the long muscles of the lower leg (Tibialis Anterior and Posterior and Peronaeus Longus). Further support is given by the smaller muscles of the foot and the Plantar Aponeurosis which is a thick fascia and also helps prevent puncture of the sole of the foot. A lot of anatomy goes into support our medial longitudinal arch which it not at all surprising considering the hammering we give our feet every day. Recent tech has given us the ability to count our number of paces every day with most of us looking to reach 10,000 on the bracelet or watch in the effort to stay cardio fit but this read out does not take into account the force which goes through our feet and the stress we put them through. The plantar calcaneonavicular (Spring) ligament may look pretty insignificant compared to the short and long

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plantar (yet more structures supporting the arch) however it provides the greater force to recoil the arch back into alignment. While failure of the medial arch can be caused by many issues, injury to this Spring Ligament and fracture at its distal attachment of the Navicular bone are most important to check as they are often overlooked or mistaken for plantar fasciitis. Signs and Symptoms Pain on weight bearing in the mid foot which is quickly relieved when the foot is elevated. Pain on thumb pressure over the Navicular bone which is felt on the top of the foot on the Big Toe side. Bruising on the underside of the foot may indicate a Navicular fracture or rupture of the calcaneonavicular ligament. There may be a feeling of instability of the forefoot on weight bearing. Immediate Treatment As with all injuries, if you see swelling or bruising and feel pain then Ice Elevation and Compression are required in the first instance. Proper footwear with arch supports or silicone insoles will cushion the arch. Avoid all impact activities such as running or jumping and try to limit climbing stairs.

Not Getting Better If symptoms do not improve then medical help will be required to ascertain the cause of the persistent pain. Physiotherapy and Podiatry assessment will be required and an X Ray to check a possible fracture of the Navicular bone. Your Physiotherapist may have reason to refer you to an Orthopaedic Specialist even if the X Ray looks to be negative for a fracture. Much like a fracture of the scaphoid bone in the hand (at the end of the thumb) the Navicular does not always show a fracture on X Ray and in this case a Magnetic Resonance Scan will be arranged. Treatment Should the problem prove to be a sprain of the Spring Ligament, then this can be successfully treated with a combination of Podiatry and Physiotherapy. If the Navicular bone shows signs of fracture, then a period in plaster cast will be necessary for up to 6 weeks. If an MRI scan shows signs of a displaced or avulsion fracture such as occurs when the Spring Ligament pulls away from its attachment from the bone, surgery will be required followed by prolonged rehabilitation of up to 8 weeks post op.

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS Maritime Cultural Patrimony. However not all the countries recognized said international rulings and the legal disputes are served from the moment that each country defends its own position with their national legislation.

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com

Shipwreck Goods Under Spanish Law During the years of the Spanish colonial splendor between the XVI till the beginning of the XVIII centuries there were many Spanish cargo and armada ships attacked and sunk by rival enemy crafts and pirates. Hundreds of years later new legal battles between different jurisdictions and with big amounts of money and national and international interest involved merged rorm those ghost wrecks like the spirit of the flying Dutchman. One of the most famous was the case of the Spanish frigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes sunk by an English ship on the October 5th 1804 off the Portuguese coast of the Algarve and forgotten

about for two centuries later until US based treasure hunter “Odyssey “found the wreck and extracted its load of gold and silver coins that came from America. After years of legal disputes US appeal courts determined that Spain had the right to keep the treasure due to national and international Law. “Odyssey” had to return more than 500.000 silver and gold coins and also had to pay to the Spanish state $1 million as court expenses. Recently, other cases like the ones of the Juno or the Galga or more specifically the San José, a Spanish galleon sunk 1708 by the the fleet of Sir Charles Wager before Cartagena de Indias within the 12 miles’ jurisdictional waters of Colombia have reopened the legal discussions. In this case it was the treasure hunter “Sea Search Armada” - quite provocative name we would say from a Spanish view - the one who discovered the wreck and the millions legal

battle was served between Spanish, Colombian and US jurisdiction. In the middle of all discussion is the question of whether somebody who finds in the sea an historic wreck has any kind of rights before the flag state of the treasury inside old vessel. And also if the jurisdictional waters where the wreck is found has also any right like in this last case with Colombia. There are certainly important international conventions and agreements applicable although not signed by and important countries like the 1978 Recommendation of the European Council about Subaquatic Cultural Patrimony, the International Chart of the ICOMOS for the protection and management of the Subaquatic Cultural Patrimony, The UNESCO Convention from 2001 and the Recommendation of the Recommendation 1486 from the European Council about

The Spanish one is in the recent Ley 14/2014 de 24 de julio de Navegación Marítima, Maritime Navigation Act from 2014, which clearly specifies in its articles 369 till 383 that ruled wrecked goods that the ownership of the Spanish ships or crafts sunk or lying in the sea no matter when and where belong to Spain being the rests, the loads, equipment and any kind of goods are of public state domain, out of commerce, not subject to trade or embargo, and without any period of prescription, having jurisdiction immunity. This is similar to the US Sunken Military Craft Act (SMCA) from 2004. However as usual in private international law the national legislations and the international conventions normally crash against each other and expensive lawsuits are served. We hope that the example of the Odyssey bring more clarity and transparency for the new cases.

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS and increasing numbers of Eurosceptics peering over their shoulders. Get it wrong, even fractionally and it could prove fatal for the European dream.

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

Rocks and Hard Places “Brexit means Brexit” were the no nonsense, impossible to misinterpret words of Theresa May Britain’s new Prime minister, who incidentally campaigned for the UK to remain part of the European Union. By coincidence they were also the words spoken, more or less, by Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande, JeanClaude Juncker, Donald Tusk and many more who had also campaigned for the UK to remain in the fold. Well at least we are now all agreed on one thing for a change. So

now begins the dirty business of putting this all into action. It’s going to be tricky, to say the least, and both sides have plenty to lose, but it is the EU surprisingly that probably has the most at stake. Within the EU, trading rules and regulations are standardised across the bloc, but now Britain must negotiate with the EU, and its member states a new set of rules, and the success of these negotiations is going to decide ultimately whether the decision to exit was the right one, or the wrong one. The EU negotiators are going to have to go through this process with the spectre of creaking economies,

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Anti European Union sentiment is on the rise all over the continent. Years of austerity, recession or anaemic growth, unemployment and migration, coupled with the rise in terrorist attacks from suspects seen as migrants have allowed right wing, isolationist politics to bloom. While there are many causes of these problems, it is the EU that is copping much of the blame. France, Holland, Germany and Italy now have credible and popular political movements that espouse EU exits or referendums. EU heads of state and negotiators need to be mindful that if the UK gets too soft a deal, if it is allowed to trade favourably with the EU then leaving the EU doesn’t look so bad after all, and you can safely assume that there will be a queue forming by the exit door. To that end, Jean-Claude Juncker President of the European Commission and others have openly said that the UK would be ‘punished’ for their actions, saying that they would not get trade deals any better than those that are the norms of global trading conventions, and you can understand why they must use such strong language. Take this too far however and they may talk themselves into another difficult situation. It is estimated that EU trade with the UK is around €335bn per year, and around 2.3 million jobs in the union rely on exports to the UK, with 750,000 of those in Germany. Unemployment in the EU averages at a scandalous 10%, double that of the UK. Spain seems to be teetering on the verge of a banking crisis, Italy is mired into a two decade long stagnation with suggestions that things might be about to get worse, France would appear to be about to

slip back into recession, the mighty Germany has recorded growth well under estimates and Greece, well Greece is still being Greece. If the EU insists on playing hardball with the UK over trade deals then EU member states will lose money and jobs, and they can ill afford to lose either. If the continent’s eurosceptics get the impression that the powers that be appear to be prioritising punishing the UK to serve their own self interest over protecting prosperity and jobs, then you can guarantee that many will advocate a dash for the exits. It’s a tough call and one the the EU must get right if the Union has any kind of future. Former UK Prime minister David Cameron, who called the referendum that cost him his job, believed that the UK should remain part of a reformed European Union and I think he was right but it failed to reform when it had many opportunities to do so, partly because reform looked like an awful lot of hard work, and it will certainly be that. Now it looks a little like reform or die are the only options, so will such a stark choice galvanise those who can engineer change to do so? Time will tell. I’m sure that you are familiar with the morality tales of Aesop, and one in particular seems apposite here. A group of mice living in fear of the local cat come up with a plan. ‘Why not tie a bell to the cat, then we will know when he is coming and we can all get out of his way.’’ “Fantastic idea, now, who wants to volunteer to tie the bell to the cat?” Silence…. Perhaps the UK is the reluctant mouse that sacrificed itself, unknowingly and unwillingly, to tie the bell to the cat so that others might reap the benefit.

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St. James’s Place Wealth Management Crossed Wires Study reveals that half of UK adults misunderstand new pension rules. Research by The Wisdom Council* reveals that a significantly high percentage of UK adults misunderstand their options at retirement. The study, carried out on behalf of St. James’s Place, aimed to understand how attitudes have changed a year after reforms to the UK pension system were introduced – and how these are influencing retirement planning and behaviour. The chancellor’s decision to trust over-55s to use their pension how they like was

Worryingly, despite widespread media coverage and government initiatives to raise awareness, only 49% of those questioned said they understood the pension changes and the impact on their choices. Moreover, over 40% of respondents remain confused about the way pension cash withdrawals are taxed. The Paradox of Choice Participants in the study were often confused about what their options were, the age at which they could access benefits, and even how much their pension was worth. For example, fewer than half of those identified as having lower financial sophistication were aware of how much was in their pot and what funds they held, or could correctly identify what proportion of a pension was accessible at retirement. Almost all of those surveyed said they wanted more information and guidance on pensions; but the study also showed that, for some, retirement is an event predicated by fear – and that this fear might be driven, in part, by a lack of financial advice. Just 3% of those who said

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they were afraid of what the future holds have sought help from a financial adviser. In contrast, 45% of those who said that they were looking forward to retirement have benefited from financial advice. For those looking for help and information, the Government’s free Pension Wise service is arguably a good starting point. But Ian Price, Divisional Director at St. James’s Place, maintains that “general guidance provided by the Government should not be seen as a replacement for face-to-face financial advice”. Regardless of whether financial advice had already been taken, almost all respondents (94%) consider it to be at least ‘quite important’ before or at retirement, and more than half (52%) think a financial adviser would be their first stop for pension advice. Grey Glide Those approaching retirement often talked about the ‘fear’ of stopping work and the importance of having ‘something to do’ to keep them mentally and physically active. Many want to continue working and volunteering in their later years, but will spend less time doing those things. Almost half of respondents (47%) plan to reduce their hours and take a glide path into retirement; in other words they do not see retirement as beginning at a specific point in time. “This so-called ‘grey glide’ has been observed in other research, but the extent to which it was revealed in this study was particularly striking,” says Price. Perhaps unsurprisingly, individuals exhibiting a high level of financial sophistication are more than twice as likely to be interested in their pension, have a greater propensity to

seek financial advice, and also expect to retire earlier with a higher annual income. However, more than half of the less financially sophisticated group claim little or no interest in the topic of pensions and retirement. That lack of interest leads to a lack of knowledge and to insufficient planning, which risks undermining their confidence in the future. *‘The Impact of Pension Freedoms on Pre-retired Holders’, The Wisdom Council, January 2016. A total of 380 people completed the survey. The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. The level and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on the individual circumstances. To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Roy Duns of St. James’s Place Wealth Management on 0191 385 1530 or email roy.duns@sjpp.co.uk Representing only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.

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FOR SALE For Sale: Yacht For Sale. 1984 Sadler 26 doubled skinned sailing yacht. Sleeps 4 in four berths. Auto helm, hand held GPS,Radio, buoyancy aids, gas galley, life raft, 2 head sails, spinnaker, Volvo Penta 11hp diesel engine, Safe cruising yacht lying Portals marina. 8750k ono. Tel 00447885424835.

For Sale: Walking/shooting stick. Chromed steel and adjustable. Brown leather seat. €15, Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

For Sale: Travel Kettle. Holds 1 litre. 220 volts. Ideal for Hotels etc. with 2 cups. Price €12 Please call 626 920 221 (Mallorca).

For Sale: 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: 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: 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: Corum Admirals Cup chronometer watch. 40mm, dark blue dial with signal flag bezel stop watch and race start facility, stainless steel strap, boxed as new 2500 €. Contact Paul on 619 405 255.

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: Colvic 23 motor sailer, heavy duty grp hull, inboard diesel, full headroom in cabin, heads, cooker etc ideal live aboard 8000 €. Contact Paul on 619 405 255.

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: 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: “Think Christmas” Full length mink coat (Blackmar) size. 14/16. Perfect Condition 2,500€. Tel: 608 767 587. For Sale: J80 ESP 1051. Ready to race and cruise. 2013 Set of Quantum and North Sails. 3 Regattas on Each. 2016 Bottom Paint. 2015 Tohatsu Motor. 2015 Standing Rigging. Grand Prix Running Rigging. Plus Loads of Extras. €18000. +34 662 419 956 timhoughton@me.com.

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 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: 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 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)

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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

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. 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

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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: 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

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Calle Montenegro, 1 bajos Calle Sant Feliu, 7 Palma (La Lonja - Born) (+34) 971 079 374 www.peixvermell.com

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Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE PRICE REDUCTION Bavaria 36 Cruiser 2005 - 50,000 € 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. 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.

INTEGRITY 112ft Custom built Westport M/Y 2002/2014 4,500,000 €

Jochen Brill Broker jochen.brill@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627 542 554 www.northropandjohnson.com

INTEGRITY combines crisp, contemporary styling balanced with timeless traditional appeal. She was built to uncompromising standards and offers good comfort above and below decks with 4 superb cabins and a light and airy presentation throughout. Maintained to the highest standards with refits in 2013, 2014 and 2016, she offers an exhilarating top speed of 24 knots and an economical cruising speed of 12 knots. Her moderate draft makes for easy access to any yachting destination, and her long list of premium features ensures complete enjoyment. Located in South of France.

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. www.theislander.net

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Beneteau 57 2004 335,000 â&#x201A;Ź VAT Paid

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Beneteau 57, 2004, one owner from new. Yanmar 160hp diesel, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, davits, bulkhead steering, in-mast furling. Sleeps 8 with aft cabin layout, very well equipped and maintained including new decks. Only used in the Med, highly recommended. Lying Mallorca and priced at 335,000 euros Tax paid.

Monte Carlo Yachts 76 2014 2,450,000 â&#x201A;Ź VAT Paid Monte Carlo Yachts 76, 2014, beautiful luxury Italian flybridge cruiser. Twin MAN 1200hp diesel engines on ZF pod drives. Features bow thruster, stabilizers, hydraulic passarelle, air conditioning, 2 x generators, watermaker, lifting platform and more. Sleeps 8 in 4 cabins, en-suite + crew accommodation. Private use only. (Brochure photo). Lying Mallorca and priced at 2450,000 euros Tax paid.

CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Shipman 63 2009 Now reduced to: 700,000 € 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.

Prestige 750 2015 2,500,000 € VAT Not Paid

An opportunity has arisen to acquire the ex-factory demonstrator Prestige 750. She was built to a 2016 specification and is in the South of France available for delivery immediately or in time for the new season. The Prestige 750 is a very well appointed motor yacht offering an interior volume that you would normally only find on a much larger boat. The owners cabin boasts almost 3M of headroom, the VIP cabin is almost as large as the owners cabin and the two further guest cabins are also a very generous size. The Prestige 750 has a twin crew cabin that is accessed through the bathing platform at the back of the boat. PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE.

Bavaria 46 2006 119,500 € VAT Paid

Bavaria Cruiser 46 from 2006 with teak laid cockpit, custom teak laid sundeck and twin steering wheels. Cutter rigged with main sail with slab reefing, electric winch, twin furling head sails, spinnaker boom, etc. Well equipped with a 75hp Volvo Penta diesel engine, bow thruster, folding propeller, generator, wind generator, davits, crane, dinghy with outboard from 2016, life raft, water maker, heating, leather upholstery, etc. The navigation equipment includes radar, autopilot + remote, twin chart plotters, AIS and Navtex. View our comprehensive photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

Contest Yachts Contest 62CS 2008 1,150,000 € VAT Paid

INTERNATIONAL YACHT BROKER +34.971910191 sailmail@fine-yachts.com www.fine-yachts.com Jardines San Telmo s/n (Real Club Nautico Palma) 07012 Palma de Mallorca

Still in the hands of her first experienced owner. This yacht is well maintained and updated regularly. She comes with all options and equipment to make her the perfect bluewater cruiser. This includes full hydraulic furling North sails, hydraulic opening transom, electric winches, hydraulic gangway, 10Kw generator, 185hp Perkins engine, watermaker, 3 cabins plus a two-berth skipper´s cabin. If you are looking for a fast, well equipped cruising yacht which is ready to go, this could be the one for you. Contact us for more information.

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