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M/Y Grace E The 73 mtr Picchioti Flagship from Perini Navi

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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, This month sees the season really getting underway, with the Crew Show taking place at Moods Beach on Friday 25th April. This is always a great networking day for those in the industry, and an ideal opportunity for crew seeking work afloat for the season. The show is virtually booked up, with just a few spaces left as I write this in Mid-March. This event is quickly followed by the Palma Superyacht Show and Palma Boat Show, running from 30th April to 4th May. Running concurrently is the first of the major regattas here in Palma, The Palma Vela which is already showing a great entry list. The Princess Sofia Olympic Dinghy event will already have taken place when you read this, and we will include a report in next month’s issue. Another imminent event is the annual Fundraising Dock Party in STP, organised by Complete Marine Freight and the crew of the beautiful S/Y Aglaia. The event is on April 4th at 17.00, just next to where Aglaia will be moored. There will be a huge bar, with live music, great food and lots of drink! Entry fee is a 6 pack of whole milk, which will be distributed to those in need on the island. You will see a plastic Gusto OK Card stuck into this issue of The Islander, which is basically a discount card for all of our readers. You can use it a large range of restaurants, shops, fitness studios, garages plus lots of other retailers where you will obtain exclusive discounts. They are producing an App which you can subscribe to for just 1 euro per month, so that you will be bang up to date with the latest additions to the retailer list. Our next issue will be the Boat Show issue, which will be available on the 30th April, the opening day of the show, and we hope to feature a preview of many of the Superyachts taking part in this year’s show. Fair Winds! - Simon & The Team The Islander Nautical Media S.L. Apt 144, Block 5 - Paseo Illetes, 9 Illetes, Calvia, 07178 Mallorca, Baleares, España M. (+34) 607 911 898 simon@theislander.net Deposito legal: PM 146-1997 Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores.

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YACHT & CAPTAIN

Captain James Gilmour Yacht YII Captain James Gilmour was born 42 years ago, and although a born and bred South African, his nautical heritage came from his mother’s side of the family who were immersed in the Clyde and its shipping history. James recalls spending time looking out from the bay window in his grandmother’s house in Greenock watching all the passing yachts and ships on the river Clyde, and his grandmother telling him what type they were, where they were from and where they were going! Sadly, James never knew his grandfather, as his ship was torpedoed on one of the very last voyages in WW11 bringing a ship back from Murmansk. James’ first experience of yachts was the family owned 93 ft. Fife, “Eileen” (Now Belle Aventure), and later the 72 ft. “Eilean”, another Fife which was commissioned by the family. In recent years, long after she was sold by the family, she was found in a poor state in Antigua, and was purchased by Angelo Bonatti of Panerai who had her restored to her former glory. She is now a regular participant on the classic regatta circuit. James applied for the South African navy (conscription was mandatory), to perform his national service, but instead of being able to serve his country and gain naval experience, they

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were more intent on him having a gun and shooting at people on the Mozambique border. So James, realising there was no future for him, left for Scotland and took a touch typing course and became a secretary for a few months. He wryly comments that the course has served him well as he seems to spend all his current working time completing reams of paperwork, rather than sailing! In 1993 he decided to go to Antigua in search of work on a yacht, and was fortunate to get a job as deckhand on a Swan 65 “Evrika”, sailing from Antigua to Marmaris, Turkey, via the Azores, Gibraltar, Spain, Corfu etc. etc. he points out that this was an unpaid position, and was expected to pay for his own accommodation upon arrival, the norm in those days. He was just grateful to be given the opportunity of sailing a wonderful boat half way round the world, via some beautiful locations and learning an enormous amount about life at sea. He laments that this is not the case so much these days, as crew now expect much more from the outset, a trait he is not so impressed by! Later in 1993, he returned to South Africa to work as a sailing instructor at a sailing academy in Durban, which he is very proud to say produced some fine sailors, many of whom are yacht Captains around the globe today. The academy managed to secure the sales dealership for South Africa for Fountaine Pajot

catamarans, which resulted in many delivery trips from the factory in La Rochelle. His most memorable trip was delivering a 34 ft. cat from Villamoura in Portugal to Miami, with two other crew members. For the first few days there was a great breeze, so they sailed day and night, but omitted to run the engine to charge the single 55 amp battery. When the wind dropped after 3 days, and they went to start the engine, there wasn’t a sign of life in it! There only option at this stage, due to a large following sea after passing the canaries was to run down to the Cape Verde islands, almost 1000 miles south. Their only chart was an Atlantic passage chart where the Cape Verdes were a few tiny dots in the corner. They opted to head for the largest dot, which turned out to be one of the most undeveloped of them all (Santo Antao). As they sailed into a natural bay with a breakwater of sorts, they passed 3 guys in a dugout canoe! They managed to anchor up, and proceeded to unwrap the new tender and outboard they had stowed on board as a means of getting ashore. Fortunately they had some petrol for the outboard! James elected to be the one to go ashore in the hope of finding a new battery. The growing crowd of locals had by this time turned silent, and were just staring at this white guy coming ashore. James had 220 US$ on him,

their entire cash supply! Needless to say nobody ashore spoke any English, however James managed to find a guy with a pencil and proceeded to draw him a battery and tried to explain that thy needed to buy one. The man directed him to get in his car, and they drove for an hour and forty minutes, basically up a huge volcanic mountain where they eventually reached a house; not before passing a man holding an AK47! Luck would have it that the owner of the house spoke English, so James was able to explain their predicament. They proceeded to go to the garage of this house, which when the doors were opened showed it to be full of batteries! James asked the man what the price of the biggest one he had, and the guy replied “how much have you got?” James replied “I have 220 $ but would like to give the driver 20$, so the guy accepted 200$ as full payment. They managed to get the battery on board after nearly sinking the tender and set sail for Miami. After a few days they then ran out of camping gas so had to just eat tinned food for many days, and the final straw was the failure of the autopilot, which meant hand steering for 3 days. Their original route was going to be via The Bahamas, but they elected to go via the Virgin Islands where there as a Raytheon dealer who could help them with their Autopilot. The tricky navigation into the islands was performed with the

YACHT & CAPTAIN help of a map which they found in a tourist leaflet! Anyway they eventually completed the delivery to Miami and handed the boat over to the owner. James then returned briefly to South Africa to compete in the Durban to East London race of 260 miles, and returned home earlier than expected to his house in a gated community with his girlfriend. AS they got home late in the evening they just dumped their Oilskins in the bath to soak and got undressed and into bed. They were then woken up by armed robbers in the house at gunpoint. They were tied up (naked) and left, whilst the robbers cleared the house of its contents, except for the oilies in the bath! They eventually managed to break free, don the waterproofs and call the police! James decided enough was enough, and went back to Antigua in search of work. He met up with Rupert Savage (yes, The Rupert Savage of Rolling Stock!) who gave James a job as deckhand aboard his charge, a Swan 68 “Defiance”. They sailed the 1995/6 season and competed in the last Niaolargue Regatta. The following two years James and his girlfriend ran the Swam 65 Monsoon Jaguar and managed two more Atlantic Crossings. In January 1998 he managed to get a job running a Swan 61, Paladin, an American owned yacht, where, along with his girlfriend, they did a 12 week charter season as Captain and cook. This spell was where he says he learned very quickly how to run a boat, where rapid turnarounds between charter guests became the norm. Late 1998 they sailed all the way back to the Caribbean, without using the engine at all. Nautor Swan by this time knew James well, and in 1999 they called him with a job to skipper a Swan 68ft Faithful Lady, here in Palma. It was a lovely boat, but with the owners living on board for 180 days, James decided after doing a year it wasn’t for him. By this time he had already decided Palma was

to be his home and had bought an apartment in the old town of Palma. Next was the Swan World’s in 2000 in Sardinia aboard Chippewa, a Swan 68, followed by the Captaincy of a Farr 72 “Hedal”, which he stayed with until October 2003. Whilst with Hedal, he got his Class 4 ticket in 2002, paying all his own fees! The owner sold Hedal in October 2003, which coincided nicely with the birth of James’s daughter in the November.

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In late 2004 James managed during some time off to fit in another Atlantic Crossing from Mallorca to Antigua on “Shamoun”, a Hoek 108 ft. In February 2005 he joined the famous “Creole” as first officer. He is still very appreciative of Chris Austin, Creole’s Captain who gave James the chance to work on this famous yacht, and also the chance to race aboard Avel, Creole’s tender. Avel is a Camper & Nicholson 59ft classic yacht, built in 1896. He stayed in this job for 3 years. In February 2008 James joined his current Yacht, YII, which is a Bill Dixon 121 Ft Aluminium sloop, from Holland Jachtbouw in Holland. This is the owner’s third boat by the same combination, and his latest version, at 150 ft is due to launch on March 26th! The current boat, is now for sale, and should feature at the forthcoming Palma Superyacht Show. James’ current home is the old town of Palma having returned to the city after twelve years living in Alaro, and he has no plans to move away from Mallorca, a place he says he loves. His favourite local eateries include Marc Fosh’s restaurant Misa, The Portitxol Hotel Restaurant and Mandalas in Orient as well as Santi Taura in Llosetta. He has high praise for many of the local trade suppliers in Palma, saying that it is THE place to get any nautical work done to a high standard.

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GOCYCLE G2 ADVERTORIAL

Contact Adrián Gonzalez for further details. TheGocycleGrin@gocycle.com www.gocycle.com Gocycle G2... The new electric folding bike comes to Palma! When I was asked to look at this product a few weeks ago, I was immediately struck by its superb styling and high quality engineering, as well as innovative features galore. The Gocycle G2 is the brainchild of Richard Thorpe, former Formula 1 McLaren Team engineer, so there is no doubting the design pedigree! With its formula 1 inspired London design, and quality European manufacturing, there is no Far Eastern compromise here! At a price tag of 2999 € (inc. IVA), this e-bike in fact is great value, compared to

other European-manufactured e-bikes of this quality. There have been many electric bikes designed during the past decade, but most have suffered from either excess weight or other clumsy features making them largely unsuitable for taking on board a yacht where space, and weight, is always at a premium. The many unique features this bike possesses show an innovative approach to design, which helps explain its painstaking and somewhat game changing development process. Aimed at a number of different markets including private aviation, yachting, the 5- star hotel rental market, and those seeking an alternative to conventional urban commuting, this product is sure to make a positive impact.

The Gocycle riding experience is nothing less than refreshing and exhilarating. And here is the technical lowdown on why… Torque-sensing pedals instantly activate the micro-sized electric motor when the rider needs it most. The built–in-frame lightweight Lithium battery provides a range of up to 40 miles of 0% emission 100% pleasure riding. It is the first bicycle in history to be made with an eco-friendly injection moulded magnesiumalloy frame and wheels. This is coupled with Cleandrive™, a patented three speed fully enclosed, maintenance-free chain drive, which keeps the rider and clothes clean – so perfect even for evening attire! The wheels are detachable and interchangeable making for speedy disassembly and quick tyre fixes. The compact folded dimensions make it easy for storage on board; its ultralight weight of 15.6 kgs., makes it as lightweight as many conventional non-powered folding bikes.

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The Gocycle also has a really cool integrated dashboard display, showing custom riding modes and power output through the GocycleConnect App for smartphones. The app can be used to calibrate and maximize the comfort and enjoyment of the rider through

a range of different riding conditions and uses, even for those keen to get a workout. The app, available for download from iTunes and Google Play, connects a smartphone to the bike via Bluetooth technology. Unlike most bicycle apps, and in keeping with Gocycle’s seamless design, the Bluetooth is actually embedded in the Gocycle frame. The real test comes in the riding, and the bike really delivers in spades in this department. It is a totally different feel than other folding or powered bikes, and oozes quality and luxury in every aspect. The Gocycle G2 is available in White, Gunmetal Grey and Matte Black, with the White option giving out a positively nautical vibe. In summary, if it’s a quality folding powered bike for all your ashore explorations that you are after, and it’s within your budget, then look no further. I am sure we will see a good take-up on this product from the Super Yacht market, as I have it on good authority that several have already been ordered! Fortunately, there will be a few Gocycle G2s to see and try at the Palma Boast Show. Don’t miss this wonderful piece of kit.

MALLORCA NEWS treatments, and all kinds of shops. Go to www.gustook.com to see all our partner businesses. Discounts in bars and restaurants are applied to the final bill, so they are valid for couples, friends and families. Once you have your card or app you become a VIP customer with discounts at hundreds of businesses every

The Islander Gusto OK Discount Card The Islander has teamed up with the new Gusto OK ! card, to bring all of our readers the benefit of being able to take advantage of discounts at a wide range of retail outlets , including restaurants, shops, garages, fitness centres etc. Gusto Ok is a discount club based in Mallorca that provides savings to its members and also offers a loyalty scheme for local businesses. The Gusto Ok concept enables our members to save money at our business partner’s shops, restaurants and services. Throughout the year, our members have direct access to various promotions and

discounts at many businesses such as garages, restaurants, fitness centres, language schools, sports activities, shops and many other businesses whose activities can directly benefit our members. The ultimate goal of Gusto Ok is to offer the highest quality products and services to our members, and save money through different offers and promotions. Discounts are available every day of the year!

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MALLORCA NEWS esting, and at times very interesting. Many of you guys out there especially the childless ones will have absolutely no idea how under rated sleep is. Sleep deprivation has been a common method for years by various organisations as a method of either punishment or for squeezing information out of tormented souls who would kill for eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. Sleep depravation is the first thing that hits you as a stay at home Dad. (Mum’s already know this). Now even Osama Bin Laden couldn’t make me talk using sleep depravation. He would however have to put up with Mr Grumpy! Rod Gutry-Freelance Illustration, Photography. (+34) 675 209 649 rod.gutry@gmail.com www.rodgutry.com Stay at Home Dad As the weather outside belies the time of year and teases us with the promise of a long hot summer, I remind myself that this time two years ago my back yard was dusted in white stuff. Not dust but snow! So staying in the present it is important to remind ourselves how lucky we are here on the island. Affected by economics, but thanks to the transient population and the money they bring to our shores, the economy is not suffering as much as the peninsular. This seasonal change in employment opportunities also encourages folks to try different means of earning and the more I talk to

people the more I am aware of the huge variety and interesting lifestyles we have here. Personally, I along with my wife made a huge change over twelve months ago. For me it was life changing, not to mention nappy changing! I have two young boys and my employment, whilst it took me to every corner of the globe, also kept me away from the family for more than thirty six weeks of the year. “We” decided a change was needed. So now my wife does the traveling and I am the stay at home Dad. I understand that this is not a new phenomena in todays modern and changing society, however let me tell you after always being the bread winner, and after almost fifty years of being able to sleep through a Concord take-off, being the one at home with the kids is.. inter-

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Nappy changing has in many cases been the domain of the mother or other female family member, read grandmother, sister, aunt etc. I do know of male individuals who have never changed a nappy in their life, hard to believe, but either way its one of the least pleasant jobs associated with parenthood. The strangest part for me has been the acceptance to talk about the various types of nappy contents. A casual conversation at the kindy parking lot about little Jonny’s bowel movements would’ve had me reaching for the bucket a few years ago, but now it’s “oh yeah, mines the same this week. Must be the food”. How attitudes change. I’m without doubt that every parent experiences ups and down with their kids and also various different quirks. One

common tool used by small children is repetition of a particular word or phrase, to be used in a constant monotonous tone and tempo to achieve what ever it is they want. My youngest has perfected the Mama!Mama!M ama!Mama!Mama!Mama!M ama! into an art form. Always used when Mama is away in Dubai or China! I can’t wait until he can talk properly and add “are we there yet?” to his repertoire. Entertaining young kids is an art in itself. Some days you can leave them on the floor with a cardboard box and a beach towel and you don’t hear a peep for hours. Other days they want you to empty one by one every toy from the the toy chest, not because they can’t do it themselves. More because they can manipulate you into doing it. So after forty five minutes of removing toys looking for the mysterious favorite that is always the last one left, they go “nah don’t want it now!” The bonus of being a stay at home dad is play with your kids. Playing games is compulsory for Dads, whether stay at home or the common garden variety. My kids like Spider man, (by the way that’s spider not speeder as seems to be the common mispronunciation in Mallorca) also Hulk and his fellow superheroes, but also the traditional Cowboys and Indians. The latter being my favorite. It brings back good memories, and, I get to be sheriff!

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info@dovaston.com (+34) 971 677 375 CrewShow 2014 , 25th April

Pony Club Ginny Standbridge (+34) 606 011 747 ginny.standbridge@gmail.com Horse Riding Beyond the port and the cultural and social activities available in Palma, there is an island full of amazing sights and many varied activities for resident and visiting yacht crew and their families. One such activity is horse-riding which is surprisingly prevalent in Mallorca. For experienced and novice riders alike, there are many equestrian centres on the island offering opportunities to ride out in the countryside, take riding lessons, spectate and even participate in dressage or show jumping competitions. One such centre is Club Hipico La Gubia, situated on the Soller Road and enjoying spectacular views of the Traumantana Mountains. The club is owned and operated by the very

Yacht Stew successful international show jumper David Uson and his multilingual team includes British Horse Society and Spanish Equestrian Federation trained instructors. The facilities are top class and are home to an excellent selection of school ponies and horses as well as many privately owned horses. With a friendly family atmosphere, hands on involvement with the horses and ponies, and hosting various social activities and events, the club is a great place to spend a few hours of your free time both as a rider and as spectator. The club offers classes at all levels in general equitation, dressage, jumping and volteo (gymnastics on horseback) for all ages from the Mini Pony Club for the youngest riders through to horses and ponies appropriate for older children and adult riders. Many yachting families are already enjoying riding lessons for their children

and several adult yachties are already taking lessons at La Gubia. Excursions of various lengths riding out from the centre around the base of La Gubia Mountain are also available with picnics as required. To get away from the boat or the port and enjoy some mountain air and wonderful scenery whilst riding, why not arrange an initial assessment or excursion ride, come up to the club on a Saturday morning and watch classes in progress with the mini pony club, pony riders, show jumping team and Volteo classes. You can also attend one of our upcoming spring show jumping competitions where BBQ and bar are also available on March, 16th March and 13th April. For more info on the excursions, lessons packs and costs, please contact Ginny Standbridge. Also, please any riders interested in polo lessons and chukkas, please let me know!

With less than a month to go, Dovaston crew are gearing up for their annual Crewshow event. Held again in the beautiful surroundings of Mood Beach Club in Portals the day is shaping up to be even better than last year. The show opens to crew at 4pm and there will be a circular bus service starting at 3.30 from Club de Mar with the last bus leaving Mood at 10pm. The day should be great fun with 42 plus exhibitors many of whom are new to the show this year. There will be the pool golf competition raising money for local charities Ondine and Charity4Kidz, plus this year bring your old phones and try the world’s first “phoneconut shy” “It’s an event I’m really proud to host “ said Phil Edwards owner and CEO of dovaston crew “ a fun day but one that gives crew a real chance to network with the people that can make their lives easier and with around a third of the exhibitors new to the show I can guarantee there will be something of interest for everyone. My advice to crew is to get in the mood, get over to Mood and have a good time. Enjoy our famous hog roast and the bars and when the show is over enjoy live music and dancing.”

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MALLORCA NEWS taken, and 75% of shore-side exhibitor stand space already allocated.

Scorpione dei Mari Palma Superyacht Show 30th April to 4th May 2014 ‘Season Opener’ promises a fantastic show in prospect In only the second year since it began, the 2014 Palma Superyacht Show is unquestionably fulfilling its potential as the Mediterranean’s most attractive ‘season opener’.

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From an international visitor’s perspective, Majorca’s hospitable climate, combined with mainland Europe’s 1st May public holiday, have made the prospect of visiting the Show an attractive proposition. From an organisational point of view, take-up has exceeded all expectations, with berths for over half the expected number of 60+ yachts over 24m length

Running concurrently with the 31st Boat Show Palma, in the heart of Palma, exhibitors and visitors benefit from the very real prospect that yachts can be sold and charters booked in comfortable readiness for the coming season. As the only public admission event organized by the industry itself, the Show remains unique and commencing this year, benefits from a recently signed partnership agreement with MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Agency. Unlike other shows, Palma Superyacht has a unique and pleasing ability to attract an approx 50:50 ratio of sail to power. Confirmed highlights from the beauty of sail include Mystere – 43.2m, currently the largest sailing yacht signed so far and for sale through Ocean Inde-

pendence. Ganesha 1 - 38.9m, built by Fitzroy Yachts 2006 and shown by McMasters Yachts. Scorpione dei mari - 29.10m, built in 2005 and refitted in 2010/11, is one of two magnificent Jongerts on show from Dahm International’s Palma office. Northrop & Johnson senior broker/director, Simon Turner and his team will be displaying three yachts, including the 23.98m s/y Paula Rosa, Seaway Shipman 80, built in 2008 and having been owned, enjoyed and thoroughly spoilt by a private family ever since. Summarising progress so far, CNI Palma, Senior Yacht Broker and member of the Superyacht Show organising committee, Arne Ploch, said “Most of the yachts attending fall between 28m and 35m, with the 47m Heesen Let it Be the largest booked to attend so far, but that’s likely to change in between now and when yacht registrations close on 1st April.”

MALLORCA NEWS Support Group and Un Lazo en Movimento. To help with your wardrobe the following shops have a designated 1920´s area for you to browse and will also be selling tickets; The Trading Place;

Find us on Facebook or for further info/tickets contact: Helen (+34) 646 752 276 Melanie (+34) 628 572 233 A Table for 100 Following the success of last year´s event we are happy to announce the return of A Table for 100 event to be held at the marvellous finca Las Esencias de Ses Rotes in the valley of Esporles on Friday 11th April 2014. Chef Jeff Harter and Marc Fosh Catering will be melting your taste buds with their deli-

cious gourmet dinner aided by Frutas Ramon, Frugal Provisions, Bodegas Tunel and Cellar Tianna Negre. The five-course meal will be followed by a raffle with luxurious prizes, auction and dancing into the night. The theme is the roaring 1920´s, think Great Gatsby, trilby hats, headbands and long necklaces with ruby red lipstick! A touch of the 20´s will add a unique flavour to this dining experience of which all ticket sales and profits will go to two of Mallorca,s most important charity organizations, Cancer

Carrer de Pou 35, 07013, Santa Catalina, Palma, The Cancer Charity Shop in St Augustin and Estudio 3 in Portals. Let´s get dressed up for some fun!

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Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking Mallorca Hiking - Walk of the month: Mountain Summit “El Bec de Ferrutx” The east part of Mallorca has got a lot to offer to a keen walker; especially those who want to enjoy sea views. An important added value to this area is its calm and sort of wild environment, where you are most likely to be walking if not completely alone, then with very less other hikers in sight. Mountains are not as high and dramatic as in the Serra the Tramuntana, but the rocky and steep summit of “Bec de Ferrutx” is still very impressive due to its sharp drops and 528m over sea level. We park our cars next to a small hermitage nearby Artà which construction dates back to

1805 and was built on a former Muslim farm called Binialgorfa by the religious community “San Honorato de Randa y de la Trinidad de Valldemossa”. Our walk starts very next to the hermitage and at first the path crosses old terraces, today overgrown by the Mauritanian grass “càrritx”. After a while we can see on a distance one of the islands climbing meccas; with climbing routes such as “Cain 7c+”, “Wild Wodow” and “Septiembre Negro”, actually this area counts up to 60 different climbing routes. We continue on the path that is quite clear most of the time (you can see where people have been walking due to the dried and stepped down “càrritx”) and on the rocky parts of the path there are a few stone Cairns showing us the way. This route is however completely lacking signposts and therefore we either recommend that you do this route the first time with a guide or someone who knows it well. The route is softly ascending and we enjoy views towards the northwest part of the island including the bay of Alcúdia with Colonía Sant Pere, Son Serra de Marina and Can Picafort. Later on we will have splendid views over great parts of the island, especially if it’s a clear and a bit windy day. Until now the route has not presented any greater difficulties other than going over rocks mostly small ones and going downhill through grass. The stone we walk on is limestone and the Mediterranean dwarf palm is easy to spot, the same goes with the native “Estepa Joana” (hypericum balearicum) and the wild Balearic goat. During wintertime horses, cows

Stunning Mallorca Scenery and donkeys past on the wide heights of the Bec the Ferrutx as well as on other nearby peaks such as “en Pelat” and “Puig d’en Xoroi”. The last part of climbing towards the summit needs some more concentration as the stones are bigger and the path gets narrower. The final part is done over the stones without any path, but you can clearly see where you are heading; to the top! Once on the top, Bec de Ferrutx offers a unique view of large areas of Mallorca; the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia, Cap Formentor, Sierra de Tramuntana, Es Plà, Puig de Randa, the entire north eastern peninsula and even the island of Menorca. To come back you follow the same path back to the hermitage. Facts about this walk: • Duration: 4hrs (to go and come back - breaks not included). • Difference in altitude: 228m ascending / descending. • Difficulty: Medium.

Mallorca hiking scheduled walks for April 2014 (please contact us for more info): 1st of April: Hike to the summit of Puig de Tossals Verds 3rd of April: Fornalutx to the Mirador de ses Barques Circuit 9th of April: Circuit around Sóller and its surrounding villages 12th of April: Walking and Wine Excursion – Puigpunyent 15th of April: Alaro Castle Excursion – Moors and Christians 17th of April: A feast of Flora & Fauna on Na Burguesa 23rd of April: GR221 Stage 3A: Valldemossa to Deia 25th of April: Monastic Wandering from S’Arraco.

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Port Adriano Marketing dep. +(34) 971 232 494 marketing@portadriano.com www.portadriano.com www.bestofyachting.com Best of Yachting - Port Adriano Port Adriano is pleased to announce the First Edition of the event Best of Yachting, a new nautical event organized by the port and the shipyards and nautical companies based in the port. These Companies are: Sunseeker Mallorca, Princess Motor Yacht Sales, Monte Fino Yachts, Frauscher España, Yacht Moments, Ponent Yachts, Nautor´s Swan Mallorca International, a group of leading and prestigious brands in the Yachting World. The event will be held from 6th to 9th of June. The show will feature more than 20 boats ranging from 6 to 40 meters and the designated area of the show will be inner quay of the commercial zone which stretches from the shipyard to Restaurant Coast by East. This high profile event envisages receiving a large number of important national and international guests. Antonio Zaforteza, general manager at Port Adriano, comments: “We are adding a number of onshore and offshore activities and other lifestyle interests designed to make the show even more compelling to visitors but the focus will be on yachts and boats to create a myriad of business opportunities for the exhibitors.”

East Coast restaurant will host a VIP event on the 6th of June to where port companies and its partners will be able to invite premium guests. There will be a ‘boat parade’ during the event opening. More information about this and other activities taking place during the event Best of Yachting will be announced in further releases. Port Adriano is a marina for boats between 6 and 110 metres long in the South-west of Mallorca, Balearic Islands. Designed by Philippe Starck, there is no doubt that this is the most modern and best equipped marina in the Mediterranean today. Its innovative concept is expressed not only in the marina’s aesthetics, but in an authentic improvement in comfort for users: berths and shopping area with parking places in the shade, absence of traffic in front of the boats and shops, concealed cabling, 24m2 of storage space in front of the berths, terraces in the sun and shade, an esplanade for events… The marina features stores with prestigious international brands for nautical goods, boatyards and luxury boat brokers. Well-known top-quality fashion brands are there, too. In addition, Port Adriano has an excellent range of international ‘cuisines’. Port Adriano is located in a privileged setting on the coast of South West, in Calvià municipality, just half an hour from Palma international airport.

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Zodiac 6.5 mtr Ribs Rib Club Global (+34) 651 073 0 47 Paul@ribclubglobal.com Rib Club Global – Expertly delivering affordable, hassle-free boating Mallorca is a beautiful island and has so much stunning scenery that I am sure any of you who have had the privilege of cruising or sailing around it’s amazing coastline, calling into its many secluded coves, bays and beaches, etc. will confirm, there is a whole new dimension to Mallorca that can only be appreciated from the azure blue and crystal clear waters! The problem is the cost of owning a boat here has become extremely expensive in recent years. The cost of buying a boat is just the beginning......repairs and maintenance, insurance, licenses and taxes, maintenance and repairs, storage and mooring fees etc. are among the most expensive in the Mediterranean. These high running costs have prevented or put off many people from the unique experience and sheer pleasure of boating in

No Hassle Boating Options what many would argue are the most beautiful waters and stunning coastline in the Mediterranean. We have looked into ways this obstacle may be overcome, so more people could enjoy this wonderful natural asset of our island. We are pleased to announce we have negotiated a deal with THE RIB CLUB GLOBAL that offers what we believe is an outstanding opportunity to share in the joy of boating in Mallorca, at a fraction of the costs normally associated with boat ownership, bringing it within reach of many more. The great value of this arrangement really comes into sharp focus when you consider the typical costs of running a boat

like this as an owner. Around 2,800+ Euros for mooring fees, 1,500 for winter storage and lift in/out, 400 Euros insurance, 1,000 for servicing and maintenance....and then there’s the cost of financing the purchase of a boat like this (up to 40,000 Euros) and depreciation. For a club member, there is none of these expenses to worry about; it’s all covered by the annual club membership fee! The only “extra” is the cost of fuel when you use your Rib......depending on how far (and fast!) you take your Rib. The moorings of the Ribs in Cala Nova are very conveniently located for the refueling station. An average day’s fuel cost in these fuel-efficient boats, based on past experience, should be around 50-60 Euros. We have

attached a table that compares these costs between outright ownership versus membership of RIB CLUB GLOBAL- the figures really speak for themselves. THE RIB CLUB Global is a company offering a unique concept here.....an annual shared ownership in a modern and top of the range 6.5 metre RIB (Rigid-hulled inflatable boat), a perfect craft for safely cruising and exploring Mallorca’s dramatic coastline. Imagine taking your own high quality Rib into tiny Cala’s, natural coves untouched by development and the tourist crowds, places difficult or impossible to access except from the sea. Or maybe take the boat almost up to the beach and enjoy a drink or lunch at a beachside bar?

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REGATTA NEWS America´s Cup Larry Ellison recently talked about what comes next, after winning the America’s Cup for the second time in September 2013, an epic victory being called “the comeback of comebacks.” His vision for the next America’s Cup, detailed in a series of exclusive interviews over several months, involves the staging of regattas all over the world leading up to the Louis Vuitton Cup, and the main event, the America’s Cup, likely taking place in Honolulu. This competition would be a departure from anything done before, and would mean that unless negotiations turn around - San Francisco will not be the host city for the next Cup.

While outlining his vision for the 35th America’s Cup, Ellison acknowledges that much needs to happen before his plan is a reality, and that Team USA CEO Russell Coutts remains actively - and earnestly - in talks with other venues, from San Francisco and San Diego to Newport, R.I. Ellison’s ideas for the 35th America’s Cup advance his goal of attracting a wider audience to the sport of sailing and to the 163-year-old regatta. He called the races of the 34th America’s Cup “the most magnificent spectacle” he’d ever seen on the water and believes the regatta has “changed sailing forever.” As for the next Cup, “we’re going to start with two years of globe-trotting, Formula One-

style racing in AC45s,” Ellison said. “AC45s are inexpensive to build, transport, and sail. You can throw an AC45 and its support equipment and chase boats into a couple of containers and ship them to regattas all over the world: Shanghai,

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Tokyo Bay, Marseilles, the Port of Rome, anywhere.” Ellison continued, “By using AC45s, we keep the costs to a manageable level, so we expect to have 12 teams entered in the 35th America’s Cup. The teams will be divided up into two ONE DESIGN FLEETS

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REGATTA NEWS divisions: Atlantic and Pacific. The Atlantic division will have teams from France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland. The Pacific Division will have teams from Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and San Francisco, USA.” Under Ellison’s plan, the top four finishers in the AC45 races during 2015 and 2016, two from the Atlantic group and two from the Pacific, would qualify to race in their division championships in the spring of 2017. The division championships would be contested in the new AC60s, a lot bigger than the AC45s and just as spectacular and fast as the AC72s, but not as expensive. (The AC72s were sailed in the 34th Cup.) Ellison sees the Atlantic Division championship regatta being held in the Port of Rome and the Pacific Division championship in Shanghai. A couple of months later, the Atlantic and Pacific division winners will race their AC60s off Honolulu for the Louis Vuitton Cup. The Louis Vuitton winner would stay in Hawaii to race their AC60 against Oracle Team USA in the 35th America’s Cup. Holding the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup in Hawaii has been one of Ellison’s longstanding dreams. In June 2012, the Oracle Corp. co-founder and CEO purchased the island of Lanai for $300 million. It was a farfetched fantasy that he’d had since he was in his 20s, when he first flew over one of Hawaii’s smallest inhabited islands in a Cessna 172 and was captivated by the thousands of acres of fragrant pineapple fields. Having the America’s Cup on the waters off Honolulu would be a boon to Hawaii’s tourism and visibility. “That’s the plan anyway,” Ellison said. “We have a lot of work to do. We have to make deals with all the cities where we want to hold races. It’s not going to be easy to pull this off. All that, plus we have to get an agreement with the Challenger of Record, the Hamilton Island Yacht Club of Australia.” Ellison said the tradition of

holding most of the races in one city doesn’t make commercial sense. America’s Cup: How opposites attract The American team Oracle Team USA wasn’t too American during its successful defenc in the 34th America’s Cup. During the span of their campaign, there appeared to be no mandate to nationalize the team. When crossing the final finish line of the 34th Match, only one American was among the 11 crew. The Challenger of Record for the 35th America’s Cup, Team Australia, appears to be taking on this mandate. “We’re incredibly proud to put forward this Australian challenge and hope all Australians come together and rally behind us,” declared Sandy Oatley, Chairman of Challenger – Hamilton Island Yacht Club. “There is a great sense of pride in Australia striving to win the America’s Cup.” Team Australia has chosen Australian Sailing Team’s Olympic Gold Medallist Mathew Belcher as its skipper. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Mat,” shared Yachting Australia’s Performance Director Peter Conde. “We are very excited for him as well as for our sponsor Hamilton Island and the Oatley family who have been strong supporters of the Australian Sailing Team over the last decade. We have very talented sailors on our team and it’s great to see that this is recognised by professional programs like the America’s Cup.”

Beyond Team Australia, the country appears that it will be well represented in the 35th America’s Cup. In addition to the appointment of Belcher as skipper of Team Australia, Olympic Gold Medallists Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen are part of the Swedish Artemis team, Olympic Gold medallist Tom Slingsby continues with the Defender, while Olympic medallist Glenn Asbhy will once again play a key role in Team New Zealand’s challenge. And don’t forget about 2-time Cup winner Jimmy Spithill.! Team Australia should have company in their nationalistic approach. It is expected that challenges from New Zealand, England, Italy, and France will be well represented by their countrymen. When the 35th America’s Cup

Protocol is announced this month, it is expected to include a partial nationality crew clause, which should help to Americanize the defender. Murray had hoped the nationality quota agreed upon in the still unfinished Cup laws and protocols would have been greater than 25 per cent, but he understood why the ratio could not be higher – yet. “It looks like it’s going to be 25 per cent,” Murray said. “We would have hoped for more, but it’s a start. It’s important to bring more teams into it. There are a lot of inexperienced nations out there who will need to supplement their own crews with experienced crews. “We hope that next time it will be a higher percentage … as the talent pool gets spread around and the knowledge base widens.”

Team Australia CEO Iain Murray sees the America’s Cup as an opportunity to connect the successful accomplishments within his country. “As a country, we’ve proven we can produce some of the best sailors in the world, and now it’s our turn to build an all-Aussie winning team skippered by one of most awarded Australian sailors.”

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REGATTA NEWS Exciting New Partnership for The Superyacht Cup and the St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

Countdown For The Gaastra Palmavela 2014

Since the original St. Regis New York opened its doors over one hundred years ago, the St. Regis brand has sought to provide an experience that goes beyond expectation. The stunning five star St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, located on the waterfront close to Palma, will host an exclusive dinner for guests and owners during the Superyacht Cup. The hotel´s Michelin Star chef will prepare a Mediterranean summer selection of courses highlighting the very best of Mallorca’s fresh local produce.

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The countdown for the Gaastra PalmaVela 2014 has started. In two months’ time, the 11th edition of this prestigious regatta will set sail in Palma de Majorca, Spain. In less than a months time, the entry deadline for all the competitors is the 4th of April and the first boats have already started to register. A minimum of 12 classes and four days of racing The Gaastra PalmaVela 2014 hopes to gather a minimum of 12 classes, a number that will be confirmed once all the skippers/owners have personally signed the Registration Form in the Race Office. The divisions and classes that are eligible to participate are Wally, Maxi, Mini Maxi, IRC, ORC, Vintage and Classic, Lateen Sail Rigged Boats, Soto 40, J80, Flying Fifteen, Dragon and

The regatta organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma will be held from the 30th of April to the 4th of May, both inclusive. The first race will happen on Thursday, 1st May, with the impressive Wally, Maxi and Mini Maxi being the first competitors to race, whereas Soto 40, IRC, ORC, Classic & Vintage and One Design classes will start to compete on Friday. Disabled Sailing and Lateen Sail Rigged Boats, in turn, will sail both Saturday and Sunday. As every year, the Gaastra PalmaVela will gather sailors with experience in both ocean and Olympic sailing, together with many others with a common denominator: their passion for sailing. All of them have one month to register at the official website www.palmavela.com

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terraces overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. “This will be a very special evening, bringing the owners and their guests together with representatives from throughout the Superyacht industry. We are delighted to have formed this important partnership with the St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, a worldwide recognized premium brand with an outstanding reputation for quality and friendly service. The Superyacht Cup regatta has a reputation for creating a unique relaxed environment and this exceptional hotel is the perfect location to offer our guests the highest quality service and gastronomic experience while maintaining the informality and friendliness the regatta is so proud of”, explained Event Director Kate Branagh. St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort will sponsor the racing on Saturday June 21st for both

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The beautiful St Regis Mardavall Resort Partnering The Superyacht Cup classes and their highly experienced outside catering and banqueting team will serve a collection of appetizing canapés for the Prize Giving Ceremony. In a change to previous years, the awards will be presented on the dock in the Superyacht Cup village straight after the final race. A celebration with the victorious winners on Mid-Summer Day will bring the 2014 Superyacht Cup Palma to a close. The entry list so far is an impressive collection of some of the world´s finest Superyachts including 4 previous winners of the Big Bent Cleat, the perpetual trophy awarded to the overall winner each year: Heartbeat winner 2013 (Claasen Shipyard/ Hoek), Maria Cattiva winner 2012 (Royal Huisman/King) Drumfire winner 2010 (Bloemsma/Hoek), and still looking as immaculate as the year she was launched, Unfurled (Royal Huisman/Frers) winner in 2003. Competing in the same event

but in their own division, the 5 J Class yachts are Hanuman (Royal Huisman/Dykstra), Ranger (Danish Yachts/Burgess & Stephens/Dykstra), Velsheda (Camper & Nicholson/ Nicholsons/Dykstra), Lionheart (Claasen Shipyard/Hoek) and Rainbow (Holland Jachtbouw/ Dykstra).

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REGATTA NEWS we collaborate with we want our relationship to go beyond the financial sponsorship of the racing,” says Barclay’s Benedek Vasy.

Barclays become naming rights partner for the 2014 52 SUPER SERIES The four regattas in Europe which constitute the series, Capri, Costa Smeralda Sardinia, Palma and Ibiza will be known as the “Barclays 52 SUPER SERIES “. Barclays and the 52 SUPER SERIES have signed an agreement which will see the bank become the naming rights sponsors for the 2014 season in Europe. Since the 52 SUPER SERIES was launched at the start of the 2012 season, it has gone from strength to strength. It continues to represent the best grand prix monohull racing series in the world drawing some of the best professional sailors in the world including America’s Cup winners, Olympic medallists, round the world race victors. Reflecting their target to become the benchmark bank for Premier customers in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal, the group have elected to support the major European circuit

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which embraces a wide panEuropean appeal – owners, skippers and crews come from the UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Portugal as well as outside Europe - whilst also at the same time the circuit and class reflect a clearly defined ‘premier, upmarket’ profile. “The 52 SUPER SERIES aligns perfectly with our purpose and our values as a company.” “It is a competition circuit of the highest level which absolutely requires and defines the uncompromising pursuit of excellence in each race and at every regatta from the crew on board, from their technical support and their organisation. It combines the best in traditional monhull racing with the latest in high technology these boats reflect our DNA as a company – as we have a history stretching back 300 years but we are a company which is constantly looking to innovate.” “And just as with the Barclays Premier League or the ATP Tennis Finals tournaments which

Through this sponsorship, Barclays aim to recognize and reward their Premier customers in Europe. Through the Barclays Premier Club which delivers offers and benefits, customers can enjoy the very best of the lifestyle and unique sporting experiences at major events: guided tours of the participating race boats, watching racing on the water on spectator boats, drinks receptions and invitations to exclusive events. Calendar: The Barclays 52 SUPER SERIES

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2014 is a calendar of four European regattas. They complement the US 52 SUPER SERIES which comprise Quantum Key West regatta which took place January in Key West ( USA) and is followed by a regatta in Miami 5th to 9th March. After the Miami regatta , which begins on March 5, the competition will move to Europe , where four regattas are contested, two in Italy and two in Spain: • Rolex Capri Sailing Week, Capri, Italy , 20-24 May • TP 52 World Championship, Porto Cervo, Italy, 10-14 June • Copa del Rey, Palma, Spain, August 4-9 • Royal Cup Marina Ibiza, Ibiza, Spain, 17-21 September

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REGATTA NEWS a mistake, as Zippy on the far right picked up a good breeze and slipped into second, where they stayed to the finish, with Triffid fourth. Results: 1 3728 Fine Fettle (Andrew Barber & Hannah Barber) 2 3577 fuego fatuo (Stephen Babbage & John Walker) 3 2964 Zippy (Patrick Harris & Vincent Harris) More information at: http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Come fly with us! lV Trofeo de Invierno - Palma Sunday was a good day for sailing in Palma Bay, and four boats turned out for the three race series. Winds were moderate for the first race, with all boats close across the start line. David and Hannah showed good pace, and kept the fleet at bay to take the first race, Zippy close behind, then fuego fatuo and Triffid. The second race saw a very close start, with Stephen & John just clinching the start,

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and holding on to lead at the first mark. Winds along the reach lightened, and the fleet closed up, but fuego fatuo held the lead round the mark and for the rest of the race, chased by Fine Fettle. Triffid and Zippy took the other two places. This left all to play for in the final race. Another close start saw the fleet split early, with two boats each side of the course. Fine Fettle stretched out a lead, which they held into the final beat. fuego fatuo chose to go up the middle, which proved

VII Trofeu Sa Lliga - Palma 1 3728 Fine Fettle (Hannah Barber) 2 3589 Tro (Emiliano Llinas) 3 3577 fuego fatuo (John Walker) “Near Death in Durban” In a previous piece for the magazine, I mentioned my Irish Granny and her catalogue of useful but at times incomprehensible “sayings” (or pishogues as we call them in Ireland). One of her favourites, usually delivered in times of trouble went something like; “Go down on your knees and thank God that

you are still on your feet”... but more of that later. In 2001 the Flying 15 World Championships were held in Durban, South Africa, hosted by the Royal Natal Yacht Club. It was my first ever visit to S. Africa, but not my last, as I have revisited many times since. I had bought a new Ovington 9 specifically for the event in 2000 and teamed up with a good friend Ben Mulligan as crew. The location was terrific, and the race area was wonderful with warm Indian ocean rollers every day and steady F2-F4 breezes. If there was a downside it was the fact that access to the race area was awkward to say the least. RNYC is located in Durban harbour, South Africa’s busiest port. The entrance channel to the harbour is extremely narrow for commercial shipping, with very little margin for error. It is so narrow that a “Traffic Light “ system operates … you come in or leave the mile long channel

REGATTA NEWS on red or green lights displayed from the heights of the “Bluffs” as the channel is known. Each day, we were herded into a bunch by support/rescue boats from the SA navy prior to a mad dash down the Bluffs channel (usually under spinnaker) on getting the Green Light from the Harbour master. After sailing the reverse was the case with a long beat back up the channel, sailing in convoy. Ben and I had some great fun during practice and the preWorlds but results were not fantastic … the boat was fine, the problem was mine alone … poor starts and taking fliers … they never pay off. On the day the Worlds commenced we left with high hopes for the Race Area determined to do better. The wind had piped up over the previous 48 hours resulting in a really big swell on the Race Area. Immediately prior to the start we had been tacking poorly and something did not feel right …

I was shocked to discover that the tiller extension was hanging on by a thread and could snap at any time. In a large competitive fleet, in strong breeze and a significant swell it could result in damage if we lost control of the boat … and it could fail at any moment. We had no option but to opt out of the race and return to the RNYC Marina … through the Bluffs. Sailing up the channel was difficult as the breeze had increased and was blowing straight down the Bluffs requiring a lot of tacking, using the tiller directly rather than the tiller extension, which meant I couldn’t hike. All seemed to be going well as we progressed up the channel, we were practically 50 metres from the harbour proper when a VERY BIG freighter came around the corner of the harbour to make her departure!!!! We had two choices … turn around and sail back to the Ocean (the sensible and safe option) or grab hold of a huge tyre hanging from the pier wall and hold on

until the freighter passed. My call, we would hold on. Ben positioned himself lying forward on the deck as I shot the boat to weather for him to grab the tyre. At this point the freighter was blasting her horn non-stop and we were between her and the quay wall, a distance of maybe 10 metres! The breeze was funnelling between the ship and the quay wall and really gusty, as a consequence … we missed the tyre and the boat flipped over onto the other tack. We were now heading for the ship’s screws, which were visibly churning away in our path. I actually thought that we would be killed. Somehow or other we managed to gybe in the confined space … our boom passed under the stern of the freighter … we had made it. We didn’t say much as we made our way back to our spot on the marina … in fact the only sound was probably that of my

knees knocking together. Having secured the boat I stepped on to the marina pontoon and went down on my knees ……… and chugged the contents of my guts into Durban Harbour. Later that night before bed I did go down on my knees and thanked God that I was still on my feet. Always listen to your Granny. Ken Coming up: April 12: VII Trofeo Primavera CDM (Palma) April 19: VII Trofeo de Invierno RCNP (Palma) April 21: Spring series race 1 RCNPP (Pollensa) May 1-4: Palma Vela RCNP (Palma) September 14-19: European Championships (Pollensa)

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE think it left a lot to be desired, as selecting only by guessed age and gender is pretty limiting. For example, instead of telling me that I need an Aston Martin, it recommended some new clothes! No fun at all…

Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com It’s been a busy month. In the last few weeks, I’ve attended the Boat International Superyacht Design Symposium in Kitzbühel, Austria, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and the Dubai Boat Show. During my travels, I’ve seen plenty of new technology, some interesting, some amazing and, particularly in Dubai, some which is frankly rather bizarre. Design Symposium This was my first visit to the Boat International Superyacht Design Symposium, and I was very impressed. Fortunately I’m not a skier as, if I were, I would have been very disappointed by the lack of snow in this lovely old resort. I was accompanied by my colleague from Kymeta, the US company developing the new flat panel satellite antenna, and our primary purpose was to meet the design gurus in the industry, as this new flat panel is making quite a noise amongst the design fraternity. My visit served that purpose particularly well and was a real opportunity to discuss the design considerations from both a practical and aesthetic point of view and to get a measure of the level of activity in the new design and build side of the industry which, according to all those present, remains buoyant.

Mobile World Congress The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the annual world showcase for the mobile communications industry. Hats off to Barcelona for providing such a superb host city once again! The main event took place at two world-class venues, Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc. Some years back, this event took place in Cannes but it soon outgrew the venues available there. It moved to Barcelona in 2007, and for the last few years has been hosted in the Fira Montjuïc buildings either side of the avenue climbing up to the Montjuïc Palace and Olympic Stadium. The MWC has now outgrown this venue, and last year it expanded up the road to the Fira Gran Via, which is also enormous. The Fira Gran Via is made up of 9 huge, two storey halls connected by an enormous corridor about 1.5km long! I went to the same venue for the Barcelona Boat Show a few years ago, and that Show only managed to fill one of these halls. More than 85,000 attendees from over 200 countries were treated to a wealth of learning and networking opportunities at more than 40 conference sessions plus the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition. More than 1,800 companies showcased their organizations through exhibition stands and hospitality space across the nine halls. As I mentioned last month, there was a collection of SIMbased NFC (Near Field Communications) service offerings for attendees, which were placed

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throughout the venues to provide event information, NFC downloads and Mobile World Live TV. NFC services were also showcased in the GSMA Event App, where using just their handset, attendees could access the event through a virtual badge, pay for their meals at the venue, and share contact details. You wouldn’t expect anything less at the world showcase would you?

Anyway that wasn’t a great start, but then I walked into the small village that made up the Samsung booth. I had heard that they had launched their new Galaxy S5, so was keen to have a look, but would you believe I couldn’t find it? What I did find was a display of some of the world’s top footballers dressed as storm troopers and the message was “Football will save the planet”! I’m not sure how, but it is World Cup year, so anything’s possible.

Upon arrival, you register using your mobile phone, you login your particular interests, and your phone guides you around the show. For some bizarre reason, the first thing I was taken to was a media mirror. This is an advertising medium that shows you a variety of products you may like which are selected automatically based on what it reckons your age and gender are! I

I then moved on to the next village, the LG stand, where I was interested to see their curved phone. The only reason for the curve is for it to conform to your face and ear more comfortably, as old fashioned phones used to do. The one I found though would not fit in my pocket! 4K super hi resolution TVs were the big feature in downtown Sony. Their latest smartphones can take super higher resolu-

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After years of trying to find Wally with my kids when they were younger, I finally found him on the Nokia booth, a small hamlet with a full size tree in the middle of the village green!

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The biggest feature of the MWC was clearly the Connected Car. Interestingly, Ford had elected to launch their new Focus at the MWC rather than at the Geneva Motor Show this year. As you can see, it has 18 radars, cameras, lasers and ultrasonic sensors. Cars will have their own eyes and will be safer than the human driving it. The aim of all the car manufacturers is to develop the “driverless, deathless car”! We are not far away from this, and our colleagues at Kymeta are developing a small flat satellite antenna that will eventually be installed on the roof of every car to keep the car updated with software, firmware, travel information and maps. This is

It has been 6 years since I last attended the Dubai Show, and not a great deal seems to have changed in that period. The road outside the entrance was still dug up. All the skyscrapers by the show still looked empty with only a few lights on. However I did discover the floating section of the show that was very like a smaller version of Fort Lauderdale with floating booths for the superyacht builders like Lurssens and Amels. This was a great improvement.

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However, excluding all the serious stuff, my favourites were the real live version of the Iguana 29 that has built in retractable caterpillar tracks so you can walk up the beach. I then found these huge 557hp outboard motors! There was even an inflatable jet ski! However, what really caught my eye was this local police patrol car. Yes, that really is a Bugatti Veyron, the fastest street-legal production car in the world! It’s almost enough to make you consider a career in the Dubai Police Force. Who is this?

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(+34) 625 297 443 VesselWatch@net-logic.co.uk Analogue v Digital?? In recent years we have seen the advances in many facets of our lives, where digital products have shown huge advantages over their analogue counterparts .TV’s, music devices and radios to name but a few. It seems incredible that in these modern times, on mega expensive superyachts, where relative small differences in cost has minimal influence in decision making, that many are still using analogue communication systems, which can compromise both security and safety. Here are just some of the reasons why most savvy businesses and Superyachts are now favouring digital over analogue: • Digital two way radios give you strong and clear signals well beyond that of more traditional analogue radios meaning digital radios can be used over a much wider area and also in enclosed environments such as experienced in the bowels of most Superyachts, where waterproof bulkhead doors should always be closed. • Digital two way radios reduce external background noises which make them perfect for use in noisy spaces such as engine rooms or outside in windy or noisy conditions . • Digital two way radio means bandwidth consumption is reduced and longer battery lives. This means a modern digital two way radio will continue working long after an analogue radio will have died and be in need of a new battery or recharge. • Digital radios offer much more secure communications thus enhancing privacy and security on board. • With digital two way radios, more simultaneous talking

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paths are possible. • A digital system can more easily be integrated into the wireless IP network environment and existing communications infrastructures. • Advanced GPS services are available with digital two way radios which make it easier than ever for users to stay in touch and be located. • Digital radios allow voice, data and tracking on the same network at the same time meaning you can monitor your staff movements at all times • If you are looking to increase the effectiveness of your communications, share information quicker and easier than ever before, increase productivity and have the very latest and best mobile communications package for your business, location or event then digital two way radios are likely to be just what you need. Many of the leading players in the radio market now offer digital options, with Motorola being arguably the market leader in this field. There are many Chinese imitations which may save a little on initial purchase, but as with most items, are not as reliable in the long term. Next month we will be featuring a new communication management system aimed squarely at the Superyacht market, called “Vessel Watch”, from Net-Logic Marine. We are fortunate to have a working demo unit in the ETY Superyacht Electrical Services office of STP, Palma. This system uses Motorola exclusively, and claims to be two years ahead of anything else on the market. Jack Robinson, based here in Palma, is the global distribution manager for Net Logic Marine and is happy to answer any enquiries.

ENJO’s unique fibre technology Marie: (+34) 634 347 469 info@enjo-yachting.com Enjo Yacht Cleaning System without Chemicals Are you earning good money but working with harmful cleanAre you earning good money but working with harmful cleaning products on a daily basis? What if we told you there was a powerful cleaning system that doesn’t use chemicals that won’t damage surfaces? ‘ENJO cuts our cleaning time in half and with better results!’ - Andjelka Pavlovic, Head of Housekeeping on M/Y Radiant, 110m ENJO products work with water, by using innovative high-density fibres to lift, trap and hold dirt, grease and even bacteria. From the galley to the deck, ENJO have custom gloves and cloths tailored to every workspace. Turn your yacht into a chemical free zone. Ask for ENJO today. Imagine a workspace where harmful cleaning fluids are no longer needed to make surfaces shimmer and shine. Thanks to innovative technology from Austria, ENJO Yacht products use cleverly engineered highdensity fibres to achieve breathtaking results using only water!

Leading the way in powerful eco-friendly cleaning, ENJO yacht products lift, trap and hold everything from dust and dirt to grease and ingrained grime. Skin kind and anti-allergenic, the ENJO range of gloves and cloths will also save you time. Each area of a yacht has different surfaces – different kinds of dirt. ENJO have tailored specific fibres to tackle each cleaning job, from light to extreme; deck to engine room. Prepare to be amazed! ‘The ENJO teak pad replaces the need for acid wash and keeps the teak looking new,’ – Mariano Sotelo, Captain on S/Y Imagine, 44m. ENJO fibres clean mechanically rather than chemically. Each ENJO fibre is 100 times finer than a human hair and so ENJO products can reach into the smallest pores and thinnest cracks that are present on all surfaces. Made from combinations of silk, cotton, viscose and acrylic, with polyester for maximum absorbency and polyamide for unrivalled durability, ENJO products out perform traditional cleaning products every time. Unwanted particles are only released from the ENJO fibre when the cloth or glove is

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washed, preferably in a machine cycle set up to 40 degrees. While chemical cleaners are diluted with water and require water for rinsing, because ENJO products work mechanically, there’s no need to rinse surfaces before or after application. A spray bottle of water to wet the surface is all you need. This cuts cleaning time in half AND uses up to 50% less water! ‘With kids onboard, ENJO dust gloves have been such a time saver!’ – Tash de Terte, Chief Stewardess on M/Y Samadhi, 30m The ENJO Yacht system is a twostep process. Dirt is removed using an ENJO glove; the surface is then wiped dry with an ENJOfil cloth. Chemical residue left on surfaces by traditional cleaning methods can lead to bacteria growth. Drying the surface with an ENJOfil cloth creates an environment where bacteria cannot survive. Surfaces are left

hygienically clean and dry. ‘Where the preparation of food is involved, a chemical free galley really is the way forward,’ – Wesley Catner-Weston, Chef on M/Y Sia, 35m With its range of different weights and weaves, ENJO Yachting has cloths and fibre gloves to clean dirt from even the most delicate of surfaces. Vinegar water is acidic and if used over a prolonged period can cause pitting on marble and window glass. From high-gloss tiles, to fabrics and wooden floors ‘…ENJO is kinder to the environment and better for the boat’s surfaces,’ – Guy Booth, Captain on M/Y Aurelia, 37.3m

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS and obtaining the necessary approvals as other are doing but why? We decided that, as many superyachts sail around the world and not just the Med, a global support network gives the all-important peace of mind for Captains & owners alike. Palladium with more than three hundred installs to date and the same customer support ethos, made perfect sense.” We are currently installing the SiMON system on-board Motor Yacht Mirage here in Palma with many more in the pipeline.” About Palladium Technologies, Inc. ETY - steve@etechyachting.com (+34) 627 440 000 ETY continues to expand its portfolio and gears up for the Palma Superyacht Show Palma based ETY now has multifunctional SiMON GOLD glass helm displays in their STP showroom and will be showcasing them at the upcoming Palma Superyacht Show. The integrated helm system by Palladium Technologies consists of ergonomically designed glass monitors with integrated flush horizontal helm panel encompassing controls for; engines, steering, thrusters, critical pumps, horns, wipers, video matrix switch, trackballs, etc. Surface tactile switches are built into the horizontal custom panel. These designs not only enhance the functionality of yacht operation and navigation,

but will also provide a clean presentation of the integrated instrumentation, alarm & monitoring. The relationship between ETY and Palladium goes back many years but the alliance was made official in 2013 (see press release below). A number of ETY’s Technicians has already received extensive training at Palladium’s headquarters in Ft Lauderdale and this will continue later this year as their AV & lighting team will be spending time with Palladium’s AV & entertainment specialists. Spokesperson for ETY, Steve Worrall explains the importance of this alliance. “We as an expanding company were faced with a choice when it came to deciding on an alarm & monitoring system to complement our own locally produced switchboards. We could have embarked upon designing our own system

For over 20 years, Palladium Technologies (www.palladiumtechs.com ), a privately held company based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has been a pioneer in developing and deploying advanced control and monitoring solutions for the worlds superyacht industry. The company’s flagship product, SiMON, and the DAME Award-winning, iSiMON, and SiMON2 applications have won widespread acclaim and acceptance throughout the industry for their depth of integrated monitoring control capabilities, rich user graphics and ease of use. Their new-

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS combine their expertise to provide valuable answers to both owners and crews. This also enhances the ability, knowledge and therefore quality of the crews. Who is Invisible Crew?

www.invisiblecrew.com Jens Oomes: (+34).674.83.83.68 Invisible Crew is the only crew agency that screens and trains crews for the -100ft luxury yacht market. The growing market of luxury yachts between 50 and 100ft requires a specialised approach when it comes to crew placement. Tickets and experience are important but crew in smaller teams need to have more all-round abilities. The captain

acts as deckhand, engineer and steward. The Chef is also the mate and stewardess. Invisible Crew’s secret to success is its attention to personality. The confined spaces of these yachts require the right personalities to blend in with the owner’s family and friends or the occasional charter party. This is what makes them Invisible. Invisible Crew has a very detailed take on recruitment. They take time to screen and train their candidates on board a 67ft luxury training yacht because, they

say, seeing is believing. All this allows them to match owners with the right crews. Shared knowledge and experience. Up until now the industry hasn’t provided relevant and independent consultancy channels for owners in the 50-100ft niche. Consultancy is part of the added value of the Invisible Crew program. Apart from the available knowledge in the office their team members

Invisible Crew was founded by An and Jens Oomes who have worked on luxury yachts for several years. They have seen how challenging it proved for owners to find crews that can tread the fine line between being personal and professional. Recognising that there is a need for professional guidance of both crew and owners who are new to owning a larger crewed yacht, they developed Invisible Crew. Today Invisible Crew provides its bespoke services to some 20 yachts. They are recommended by market leading yacht builders who see Invisible Crew as an extension of their after sales service.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS that can’t wait any longer.

AENIB Update Letter from the president March 2014 Recently, we celebrated the 29th Annual General Meeting and the VII Edition of the Nautical Awards, during which the aims and achievements of various associates was recognized, as well as the great support we have been receiving from CAEB for many years. It was a very special event that highlighted the strength of our sector. As I said during the gala, it was a great pleasure for us to see that, despite everything, we are able to stay united and fight for our future together. I was very happy to see so many familiar faces again this year All of you, great entrepreneurs, who stoically face the hardships of the economic crisis and keep a steely resolve to carry on forward with your business day after day, fighting against the tide. Only because of our unity and by investing in human and economic resources have we been able to make our voice heard amongst those authori-

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ties with the necessary power to change things: local government, central government and even the European Commission. Our voice has been heard and taken into account in the political circles. And thanks to our presence at the most important boat shows of Europe, we have managed to put the Balearics back on the map of nautical tourism. We have worked side by side with our colleagues at ANEN, preparing numerous reports and meticulous studies in order to convince the decision makers of how beneficial it is to have a strong nautical sector with a great potential for growth. Proof of our success is to have achieved the exemption of the matriculation tax on charter yachts, something we have fought for many years. The same with the reform of the Law of Navigation, which will recognize recreational yachting as a separate activity for the first time in the history of our country. In the short term we are pending on the reform of the nautical qualifications and their adaptation to the current reality, a necessity

However, we can’t get carried away with euphoria, and even less when there is still so much to do. We are doing a lot of work to set the bases on which to construct a new legal, fiscal and administrative framework that will allow us to compete on equal terms with our neighbours. It is important to adopt new measures in order to encourage the activity in the nautical sector. Measures like the exemption of the matriculation tax on private yachts, simplification of all the bureaucratic processes that we suffer from, adoption of fiscal policies that are in harmony with the rest of Europe and putting in place more support for the entrepreneurs….. A great example of this team work is the Palma Boat Show. Remember that only a few years ago it was a show without a future. Now it is just about to hang up the sign of “fully booked”. All of this is possible thanks to the real power given to AENIB and other associations in the capacity of members of the Organizing Committee of the show. Before going on I would like to make clear that AENIB is a non-political entity. Having said that, we appreciate the commitment the current government shows to our sector. The team of President Bauzá has supported our demands in Madrid, and this has enormously sped up the measures I mentioned earlier. I would also like to give a special mention to the repre-

sentative of the Partido Popular Rosa Estarás in Europe, who from her seat at the European Parliament managed to get the European Commission to question the Spanish matriculation tax. And of course we would like to express our gratitude to Mr Rogelio Araújo for his support to us at the Congress. And let´s not forget about the representatives of other political parties that back us up in our efforts to generate employment and wellbeing. But despite getting more supporters we continue to suffer from arbitrary measures by the Administration, like the doubling of the so called lighthouse tax as well as the possible oil prospecting planned by the central government. We urge all the political authorities that were with us at the Assembly on the 20th to make a maximum effort to get Madrid to understand the significance of our sector and to rectify before the damage is irreparable. We have the environment as well as technical and human resources to be a leading destination. It is important to study the issues thoroughly before making laws or issuing taxes to see what their impact will be. We are an association deeply involved with society and are able to function thanks to the collaboration of all the members of our team and many other people and entities. To all those people “Thank you”. .

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS Dawn Allan: (+34) 678 011 942 Jon Winstanley: (+34) 670 349 590, pmi@pminteriors.es PMI Press Release Modesty Yacht Carpentry S.L., Hanningtons Yacht Joinery and D.N.C Specialised Yacht Services, S.L are pleased to announce the formation of a new venture philipmurray interiors, a comprehensive yacht interior solutions company. Modesty Yacht Carpentry will continue as Modesty with a focus on delivering super and mega yacht decks while Hanningtons Yacht Joinery and D.N.C Specialised Yacht Services, S.L will merge all operations together and trade under the philipmurray interiors brand. The union of our companies reflects our commitment to the growth of the super yacht industry and is a significant step towards our goal of being recognised by the industry as secure, progressive and reliable yacht

interior specialists, capable and equipped to deliver increasingly rigorous interior requirements from refit to new build on time and on budget. Having the same business ethos, focusing on doing what is best for the customers and taking care of all our employees, allows the combining of all our respective strengths to create philipmurray interiors. Introducing new methods and capabilities will allow PMI to deliver an integrated service with the same quality experience our customers know and trust. This merger creates in philipmurray interiors a leading provider for Super yacht interior solutions, with full in-house services from design, joinery, finishing, stone works, fabrics and upholstery. Thank you to all our customers for your loyal and continuous support, we look forward to providing you a fully comprehensive yacht interior service.

Please contact us to see how philipmurray interiors can provide you with our inspired innovations! lgcanomanuel@lucacom.com www.marinaestrella.com Varianta, the Hanse group new brand, with Marina Estrella The new brand of sailing yachts from the German group Hanse will be represented and imported in to Spain and Portugal by Marina Estrella. The Varianta shipyard, which produces sporty, functional and modern stylish boats with a very competitive price, was acquired by Hanse two years ago. This will be the tenth brand distributed by Marina Estrella in Iberia. Since acquiring the shipyard, Hanse has renewed all of its manufacturing processes and production, and although its range consists now of 3 models of 18’, 37’ and 44 feet, soon the 18’ model will cease production and Varianta will concentrate on larger boats. The spirit of Vari-

anta, aiming to meet current market trends, is very different from Hanse’s and Moody’s, the other two brands of the sailing group. This new spirit can be summarized in a range of boats big for their length, simple and functional with a comprehensive inventory, and pitched at extremely competitive prices. Varianta takes many of the features of the Hanse sailboats, but has a very strong personality of its own, with a sportier style, being “cool and functional”.The Varianta hulls, are a development from Hanse models, and are also designed by Judel & Vrolijk. With classic hull shapes and a modern interior design, the hulls have a sporty and deep V style, a spacious and ergonomic cockpit, very clean structure and especially carefully designed interiors with quality materials. The first model to arrive in Spain is the Varianta 37 ‘, which has 3 cabins and a spacious interior for a boat of this length.

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Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Battle lines are drawn on Cold War II Things are moving fast in the Crimea. As we closed for press, the Russians had polled the populace of the disputed Black Sea peninsula with loaded questions, and they had responded in the vast majority to side with mother Russia, rather than with Europe-looking Ukraine. Putin had ordered the Crimea be declared an independent state, and invited them to join the Russian federation. The West, primarily the USA and UK (Why is it always those two?) spluttered their disapproval, and drew a(nother) line in the sand….a little further back from their last one and imposed travel bans on up to 21 key, mainly Russian, individuals, and froze their overseas held assets. Putin didn’t look remotely bothered and began to make noises towards the other, ethnically Russian provinces in Eastern Ukraine. The West again sputtered their disapproval, and drew another line, a little further back again, warning that ‘measures would be taken’, and

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of the Russian actions having ‘costs’. This isn’t the place to debate the right or wrongs of Russia’s actions, but it does pose the question that IF you take the view that Russia needs to be stopped, how are the West going to do it?, and what will be the body count? Since world war two, the powers of the East and West have largely picked their military fights according to the likelihood of winning them with relatively minimal numbers of casualties on their side, or at least being able to flee a fight that wasn’t going their way without major consequences. However you can’t always pick your fights by the ones you are likely to win. Sometimes the fight picks you, and you must take it on regardless of the cost. It is a century since the outbreak of WWI and the horrors it wrought on a naive world, and casualties on an epic scale were seared into the public consciousness. After WWII the victors became so well armed that a peace of sort was maintained between East and West in the Mexican stand-off of the nu-

clear arms race. So horrific were the consequences of resorting to violence, that armed conflict became unthinkable. Like it or loathe it but nuclear weapons, and their ability to vaporise us all within hours of an all out war have kept us at an uneasy peace for more than 60 years. If the West decides that Russia has crossed one line too many, and that they must be stopped then a boots on the ground conflict surely must be unthinkable. They have been tied up in Afghanistan for more than a decade against lightly armed militias, so taking on the massive, and well equipped core of the former Red Army has to be a non starter. So what then?, well these days of globally linked economies, it is easier than it ever has been to hit your opponent where it hurts, in the wallet. Economic warfare through financial sanctions is more publicly acceptable, both in showing aggression, and taking casualties than firing hot lead at each other. Nobody comes home in a box draped with the Stars & Stripes on the teatime news for a start. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that the casualties

won’t also be high in this form of warfare, they will just be harder to find. The economies of the Western nations and Russia alike are showing teetering signs of recovery from the financial crisis, and they are mutually dependent on each other, not only for growth, but for medium term survival. European countries import 84% of Russia’s oil exports, and about 76% of its natural gas. Russia’s total trade with the EU is worth €267.5 bn a year, her largest trading partner by a factor of five. European countries export finished goods to Russian markets, and many European companies have strategic partnerships with Russian firms. Much of the West, particularly here in Mallorca benefit from her wealthiest citizens coming to spend their fortunes. Continental Europe, especially Germany, the beating heart of the Eurozone, is highly dependent on natural gas piped from Russia to power their manufacturing muscle, and would not easily or quickly be able to switch supply. If it has to come to war, then let’s hope it remains wallet versus wallet and head for the bunkers to prepare for casualties. But let us also hope that the spectre of a full blooded trade war has the same effect as the nuclear arms race in forcing the parties to the negotiating table, rather than face what would be severe consequences for the economies of both sides, that would blur the line between the victorious and the vanquished.

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ONDINE UPDATE initiatives going in other parts of the world then its done its job! This article was originally written for divers but we all know that sailors, fishermen, divers, surfers, kayakers and everyone else who loves the sea can get involved. I hope you enjoy and learn a little from this article…. brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org April and May is Stingray season here in Mallorca and a very important part of the year for us here at Asociacion Ondine. The Mallorca Stingray Survey was our first fully funded and successfully executed project. Phase 2 is under construction! I am doing a 2 part article to mark the return of the Stingrays to Mallorca with this simple guide on how to get something started from nothing and do some good! My dad once told me if everyone in the world looked after his or her own backyard we would have a wonderful world to live in! This is fact of life we cannot ignore! If this helps one person get marine research and conservation

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Introduction • Conservation and Improving of local marine ecosystems. As divers/ sailors and sea lovers we have the ability to enjoy many different and exciting ecosystems, but simply looking and enjoying is not enough these days. Gone are the days when Jaques Cousteau dived into the Mediterranean and was amazed by the variety of life, the majority of marine life in the Mediterranean has now disappeared due to overfishing, human development and pollution. This sad fact is not restricted to the Mediterranean, it is a world wide problem. Hence understanding, protecting and even improving local marine ecosystems should be on the top of every divers To Do list. • Who is responsible. Ultimately YOU are responsible for the health of our Sea´s and Ocean´s. As a diver, as a

April & May is Stingray Season in Mallorca consumer and as a human being with a conscience. As a diver you receive many pleasures from enjoying time underwater such us photography, encounters with majestic whales and impressive sharks. Imagine the pleasures you would enjoy if you were involved in preserving and improving your local marine ecosystems. Don’t wait for governments to do anything. It is up to us, the worldwide diving community to get involved and make a difference. •Why is it so important. Preserving our local marine ecosystems is beneficial to local communities both economically and socially. Healthy marine environments managed in a sustainable and practical way generate millions of dollars around the world annually. In fact, should you get to the stage of working with your local government, showing them the benefits of conservation in a financial sense may just be the key to get them involved. Show them the money! Socially and culturally the sea has been a huge influence in many parts of the world, a healthy sea. Allowing our sea´s and oceans to die a not so slow death is adding to the decline of centuries old sustainable cultural practices and limiting the social enjoyment of the sea. A dirty, un healthy sea is not inviting for anyone.

Understanding local ecosystems – science base • Any conservation project needs to be science based, dreams don’t work alone. We need to have dreams and ideas to begin this process of global marine conservation; we need dreams and ideas at a local level with international attention that inspire more people to take more initiatives. These dreams and ideas must have a scientific base to them otherwise they lack the clarity and direction they require as well as lacking real beneficial objectives. • Importance of local experienced marine biologists. The most important people you could possibly involve in any size marine research and conservation project are experienced local marine biologists, these people are imperative! You can be the best diver in the world with the best intentions in the world but without local knowledge and professional attitudes you will achieve very little in comparison. Contact your local aquarium, local department of fisheries, local marine research facility and let them know what you have planned. If you don’t get the response you were after, then try again, you will eventually find someone who is interested in your project. With a scientific

Rays up to two mtr span in Mallorca base and objectives with the best possible outcomes you will be building a base for success. â&#x20AC;˘ Utilizing and connecting with local authorities and scientific research centers. Accumulated and shared knowledge is the way forward, starting from scratch in many circumstances is time consuming and counter productive, hence, connecting with your local scientific bodies is a must to succeed at studying and conserving local marine ecosystems. Most aquariums have a conservation department, most scientific institutes have a website and contact form, the hard work is gaining respect and having people open themselves and their knowledge to you. This does take a little time. If

you have the drive and the stamina it will happen. â&#x20AC;˘ Merging science and the rest of us. This is the key to large scale success, we need to bridge the gap between science and the community, we need to make science fun, interesting and most of all available to the masses. Involving volunteer divers in your projects will get people like you and me right in amongst the scientists as they work. Beginning the process of a larger understanding of science, which really is just understanding nature in detail. Stay tuned for next months final stages of establishing a locally based marine research and conservation organization.

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Nick Stael von Holstein Nick@ondineescape.com Rendezvous Diving - What is it and how do you manage it? Rendezvous diving for Superyachts is best described as outsourcing diving activities to an external operator or organising a qualified & experienced diver to manage dive activities onboard. When a yacht has charter guests or owners who want to dive and there are no crew members with a sufficient level of training or experience to manage the activity the next best option is to seek out a local operator or guide. A sufficient qualified diver should ideally be a current Divemaster or Instructor at a minimum. In the case of relying on a local dive operator it is important you are able to make an assessment to gauge how good they are and if they have a high safety standard. Also determining if they able to deliver the right level or standard of service expected of a high paying

charter guest. The following checklist acts as is a useful guide to make an assessment: Inspection of Dive Equipment • Dive operator equipment or yacht equipment to be used. Condition and status of dive shop equipment. Being able to inspect equipment for being well maintained and in good working order is an important skill. Some small and remote operators do not always have the highest standard of care for their gear. I’ve seen some equipment in my time which has been poorly maintained and it’s made me think twice about using their equipment. It also sets a benchmark for determining the general safety of the rest of the dive operation. Local weather conditions assessment • Are there local currents or tidal considerations, what’s the best time of day to dive, local weather conditions for the day? Local dive site assessment • Are the dive sites for beginner or experienced divers and suitable to the type of guest diver

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certification? Depth of dive, local marine life, cave entrances, wreck dive, night dive. Inspection of dive RIB shall be conducted prior to divers boarding the vessel. • O2/ First Aid – Up to date and in service • Spares part kit • Watch position allocation (Captain is not diving) • Communications – VHF Radio & Mobile phone • Sufficient fuel • Vessel emergency equipment • Vessel/Operation emergency plan • Emergency recall system • Sun shade if appropriate Should any of the above points not be acceptable then the yacht must supply equipment. Communications. Do a VHF Radio check between the dive RIB the mother ship & TT to MY. Telephone communications between dive centre, MY, dive RIB & TT MY. During the diving a protocol needs to be established for communications back and forth between the mother ship and the dive

boat to monitor when divers depart and return and when they enter and exit the water. Alternatively, by temporarily adding a crew member to supervise dive activities is another option, a Divemaster or Instructor with experience preferably, you can deliver a very high level of personal service with safety. At Yacht Scuba Safety, we offer training to ensure you can conduct the right level of assessment of an external operator and that you are able to have control in supervising the activity. We also provide expert dive guides and personnel to assist with onboard operations both here in Mallorca and beyond during an important charter. We have a globally-spread team of dive instructors with many years of experience, to augment and provide a high level of safety wherever you are, be it in the Caribbean, Pacific, Indian Ocean or beyond. Big Bubbles, No Troubles!

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Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com The SUP Revolution

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I feel like the Che Guevara of SUP, I’ve started a revolution and it’s playing out in the waters off Mallorca. “Hasta la Victoria, siempre!”

Continuing my recent propensity for attracting wind, our initial meeting spot of Cala Fornells was ruled out due to too-choppy sea, so we relocated five minutes west to Camp de Mar where the Med was much smoother. The sight of 18 people stripping to swimwear in a side street in springtime attracted a few bewildered glances and, while most subsequently covered up in a wetsuit, my confidence shop was clearly open as I went for bikini plus rashie. Thankfully the proverb “a haughty spirit

Beginner-wise, this time round we had four: a slip of an eightyear-old girl, her equally slender mother, a strapping Irish yacht captain and Mallorca’s bestknown blogger and girl about town. Instructor Eugenio from Bellini gave them a quick what’s what on the beach and then off they went. Once more (rather irritatingly as my early SUPs were spent 40% on the board and 60% inhaling seawater) all looked remarkably competent within a very short space of time, including the little’un – even though the board was about ten times bigger than she was. Mr Ireland handled his early man overboard with aplomb, whilst our blogger decide to err on the side of caution and keep the act of standing up to the bare minimum. “I’m much better on my knees,” she declared. How we laughed. (Sorry V, I did say that quote was going in this article.) All went rather swimmingly, soaking up the sights and the sunshine, chewing the fat board-to-board, until we neared the exit of Camp de Mar’s wide bay and became exposed to the elements. Our youngest hadn’t the strength to paddle to safety and found herself being blown off course. She promptly burst into big gulping tears and it was time to stage a rescue mission.

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Ok you’re right, I am prone to exaggeration, but our March SUP was a real treat. We were a record-number force of 18 and, thanks to this very column (hurrah!), three of them were ‘friends I hadn’t yet met’, all wintering yachties who regularly read The Islander. It was also good to see the eight-year-old back, this time with a sameaged friend plus Mum and Dad in tow – see even the children are backing my revolution.

before a fall” was disproved as I didn’t proceed to fall in and contract hypothermia. The same couldn’t quite be said of a couple of males who ‘enjoyed’ the odd dip – mercifully they had neoprene to save them.

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I strapped her leash round my ankle (whilst embarrassingly bashing my head against a rock, fortunately no one saw) and silently thanked Country Club Santa Ponsa for my newlyformed bi and triceps as I dug the paddle in and manoeuvred us to calm water. From this point forward, the girls realised that being towed was a lot more fun and far less effort than actually paddling, so Eugenio had two little leashed shadows following in his wake all the way back to shore – much giggling replaced the earlier tears. Once back at base, a foolish four (myself of course included) stripped for a 13 degree dip, and then we deflated the SUPs and shot off for lunch and laughter in the sun. Overall, if a short film had been made of this SUP, the soundtrack would definitely have been Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’. I doubt Che Guevara would have approved of this rather saccharine choice, but my SUP revolution is a peaceful one, a good-natured person-by-person conversion to the wonders of this most brilliant sport. So, who’s next? Resistance is futile... If you want to join the SUP revolution, Bellini will take anyone from a five year old (towed behind with a fun-sized paddle) to a 75 year old, one person to groups of 15, and they’re open throughout the winter. Prices start from 20 euros a head for three hours including equipment hire. Photo: Phoenix Media

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NEWS 4 STEWS and they are now representing yacht crew. So whether it’s a problem with non payment of wages, a dispute over a Charter Tip or a bully issue onboard you can simply call them and ask for advice. I highly recommend that you become a member. Yacht crew membership is just €210 per year. Because crew members work across the globe, you can expect worldwide support: • Free legal services for professional and domestic matters Ruth Laver ruth@superyachtluxury.com www.superyachtluxury.com https://www.facebook.com/ WellnestNelson?ref=hl https://twitter.com/ superyachtluxur Nautilus: Protecting and Representing Crew Members As a crew member it’s important to have access to good representation in case you encounter any problems whilst working onboard. I’ve been concerned for a long time about the lack of representation available to yacht crew, especially when up against rich and often powerful owners. A few years ago I injured my back whilst working onboard, and had to take a year off work. There was no recourse available to me at that time. So I’m really delighted that there’s now an accessible and affordable way of protecting yourself. Nautilus is a union that specialises in the maritime field. They’ve been around for years representing sea farers,

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Raid the galley and have beauty supplies at your finger tips. We’re told too many myths about anti ageing creams, when in fact there are so many natural options that can benefit your beauty regime. And given the fact that our skin in our biggest organ it only makes sense that you’d use natural skin care rather then chemical laden over priced gimmicks. My motto is that I try not to put anything on my skin that I wouldn’t be able to eat. So this is a great tried and tested recipie that’s totally edible too.

Your onboard toiletries should be as luxurious as the interior. But small hotel size bottles are not always practical for guest trips or charter. You’ll probably end up with a lot of half empty bottles, and lets be honest small hotel sized bottles are challenging to use after the first use, nobody wants to spend ages in the shower shaking a shampoo bottle. We have the solution!

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Makes 2 15 raspberries 15 mint leaves, shredded 2 tsp caster sugar 1 lime 60 ml white rum Lots of crushed ice 1 In a jug, combine the raspberries, mint, sugar, the juice of ½ a lime. 2 Cut the other half into small pieces and add to the jug. Mash the ingredients together. 3 Divide between two tall glasses. Add 2 tbsp crushed ice to each glass and mix well. Pour 30ml white rum over the ice. Stir and serve. Check out www.cocktailbuilder.com to build cocktails using the ingredients that you have onboard.

1. Combine two parts plain yogurt (Greek or regular, the fattier the better!) and one part honey in a small bowl. 2. Spread it all over your face and sit back for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and reveal a brighter, calmer you.

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Cloë’s main inspiration comes from nature and meditation. “The intention of my art is to reconnect people with their inner world and the harmony of nature.“ “Since a young age, I’ve been intrigued by discovering the landscape of my inner world. Since my first Vipassana retreat in 2001, the exploration of meditation and bodywork has taken a prominent place in my life. This subtle way of sensing supports me to connect to the fragile place within where pure creation blossoms. Workshop info: Mandala weaving art workshop 5 April Bodhana wellness (Puerto portals) 10:00-15:00 And 10 may 10:00-15:00 at Onda Vital, Palma de mallorca In Art by Cloe’s workshop you will create your own personal mandala from yarn on a wooden frame. No artistic experience needed, anyone can do it! Take a peek on www.artbycloe.com/mandala for Cloe’s handwoven mandalas up to 2 meters!

After starting a new job as Chief Stew I was having my introductory walk through the boat with the Boss’ Butler. We came to the VIP cabin and he pointed into the corner of the cabin at a small box that looked like a motion sensor. Then he opened a drawer and showed me a button. He explained that the button activated the covert camera that was in the box in the corner pointing down at the bed, and that the camera fed directly to the Master Cabin t.v. I was slightly bemused. He explained to me that only him and myself knew about the camera (even the Captain didn’t know about it), and that I needed to know where the button was in case the Boss wanted it to be switched on. The Boss was always very specific about which guests would stay in the VIP cabin. I guess he liked keeping a close eye on his guests! Share your onboard secrets with us anonymously here: ruth@superyachtluxury.com and we’ll send you a pamper pack for every story that is published.

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Marc Fosh. Wild Thing! While cycling around the Mallorca recently I noticed so many wonderful ingredients just growing wild by the roadside including delicious wild garlic, Asparagus, fennel, rocket and thyme. It’s time to go wild in the kitchen! These days, when we walk around a modern supermarket, it’s so easy to forget that every single one of the world’s vegetable foods was once a wild plant. In a world where everything is fast becoming standardized and the true taste and flavour of food is often sacrificed for the sake of convenience and visual appeal, these wild foods are all the more appealing. Take something like borage or “Boraja” as it is known in Spain. Most people barely even know that borage exists, let alone that it is edible and has a great flavour. It grows wild all over the Island right now and borage, especially young borage, has a crunchy, cooling flavour that can best be described as herbal cucumber. Borage goes well with most fish dishes and roast Lamb. The plants also have small, beautiful blue flowers that can be used as a garnish for food or cocktails. “Ttrigueros” (wild asparagus) grows all over the Island. The locals spend hours scouring the fields and roadsides filling their baskets with them. In certain parts of Spain the search for green asparagus is regarded almost as a sport, requiring sharp observation and a somewhat reckless spirit, as finding it is no easy task. Growing wild throughout the Mediterranean,

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asparagus is thought to be of Mesopotamian origin. Romans are believed to have been the first to domesticate asparagus and paid it a lot of attention. After the fall of the Roman Empire, asparagus was cultivated in their monastery gardens, along with medicinal herbs. Cultivated for more the 2000 years, asparagus will grow wherever it can find a good footing. Asparagus loves ancient hedges and undisturbed country roads. It was believed to possess medicinal properties and could cure everything from rheumatism to toothaches. Historically, asparagus was used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis, and used as diuretic. However, none of these healing qualities has been proven to be true. Few culinary herbs, if any, rival wild fennel for strength. If left unguarded, fennel can devour your garden. But it is a warm, sweet ferny plant with a delicious, almost liquorice flavour that is often served with another popular wild food from the Island; “caracoles”, (snails). The most important and unpleasant part of making snails is cleaning them. Leave the snails in a cool place in a covered container without food or water for at least 48 hours. Then you should wash them several times in enough vinegar to cover them and a large pinch of salt. Do not remove the snail itself, but clean off the mucus that is released by the vinegar. Wash the snails at least 3-4 times before cooking. I have to admit that I am not a great lover of snails but recently a Mallorcan friend of mine showed me how they prepare them here. He placed the snails in a pot with just enough water to cover them. Added one bay leaf, one chopped onion and 4 crushed garlic cloves. These were then simmered for about an hour. Meanwhile he made a sofrito: cooking finely chopped onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil, before adding a touch of cumin, paprika and a pinch of flour. This mixture was then added to the snails and cooked for another 20-25 minutes over

a very gentle heat and finely chopped marjoram and fennel were added right at the end. Although have to say that I filled myself up by dipping bread into the sauce, the taste was delicious and showed that if you are prepared to get out there and look for it, you can have a perfectly good meal for free. So pick up your basket, put on your boots and take a walk on the wild side. Cream Of Nettle Soup Ingredients: serves 4 1 onion, chopped 8 large handfuls young nettle tops, chopped 25g butter 1 large potato, peeled and chopped 1L chicken stock salt and pepper 2tbsp cream Cook the onion, potatoes and nettle tops in the butter over a gentle flame for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add the chicken stock and season well. Bring to the boil; simmer for 10-15 minutes

and blend to a fine puree. Pass through a fine sieve, add the cream and serve immediately. Wild Asparagus Frittata Ingredients: Serves 4 400g cooked wild asparagus 6 large eggs 50g freshly grated parmesan Sea salt and black pepper 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 tbsp oregano, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter Cut the asparagus into 1cm pieces. Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl, and then add the asparagus, parmesan, sea salt, pepper, chives and oregano, stirring well. Heat the butter and oil in a non-stick frying pan. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently for 3 minutes until the bottom has set. Cover and leave over gentle heat for 5 minutes or until set on top. Scatter with a little extra cheese, cut into wedges and serve.

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Deckers (+34) 971 282 056 www.uniforms4yachts.com info@uniforms4yachts.com News from Deckers Palma Firstly Deckers Palma would like to thank all of local yachties and companies that came to our St Patricks Day party it was a great success, you can log onto our Facebook page www.facebook. com/Deckersuniforms4yachts to see some of the entertaining photos, don’t forget to like our page to stay up to date with local news and offers. Palma is now gearing up for the Palma Superyacht Show which was a highly successful event in 2013 and this year plans to be bigger with around 65 berths this year all above 24 metre. Deckers will be there with some of our latest uniforms ideas and also we will have plenty of clearance items for sale, swing by and see us on our stand... If you have enough of looking at yachts and fancy letting your hair down then we do have something to tickle your tastebuds.... A Hawaiian charity Dock party in STP on the 4th April, with Aglaia and Complete Marine Freight.... we have our coconuts at the ready do you??! News from Deckers Antibes What with the Antibes Yacht Show happening this month, and the official launch of our newly opened showroom, it’s ‘all hands on deck’ here in the South of France! Not to mention the fact that Summer is just around the corner... and so the challenge begins to get back that bikini body, eeks! While on a good day our morning workouts consist of an eight-lunge manoeuvre to the coffee machine, and admittedly we don’t have much idea... we do on the other hand have the gear! Crew training seems to be all the rage here in France with local ‘Crew Fit’ and ‘Boatcamp’ bootcamp-style programmes happening pretty much on your passer rail. If you’re more

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News from Deckers Barcelona It’s heating up in Barcelona and sadly the calcots season is coming to a close! It was a good one! Calcotadas are a longstanding culinary tradition of Catalunya; they are a great way to bring people together and celebrate in rather a messy way, the consumption of a strange veg! What’s a calcot, you ask? They are the grilled, leek-size spring onion you eat by getting your hands dirty while removing the charred outer layer, drowning it in romesco, holding it high in the air and trying to get it in your mouth all at once! Thankfully they do give bibs and plastic gloves, but the knowledge that you are attending a calcotada should be enough to remind you not to wear your best white shirt! Calcots will be missed till the season begins again next December, more or less! The best places to find a calcotada are out in the rural houses of Catalunya, but you can find restaurants in the city that serve them as well! Try to find one before it’s too late!

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NEWS 4 STEWS for more then 60 people. Q: What is your favourite charter theme evening? Tell us about your success. A: I like sixties and funky themes. Q: What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests? A: Be there every time they need me, serving before they ask for something, it`s just there, voila. Q: How do you keep children onboard entertained? A: I really like children. I like to do some performance about the princes and the bad men or a treasure hunt. Stew of the Month: Ana Garcia

to see, it´s the best example of how to be a good stew.

Q: How did your yachting career begin? A: I was born here in Mallorca, and I was always in contact with the sea. I started walking the dock, with no knowledge of the sea or the English language, after that I got a job and I learnt English.

Q: What inventory system do you use? A: Very basic and simple, one for crew, one for guests. Do a list for all the items, drinks, uniforms, towels, sheets, any think is needed on board.

Q: Tell us about your current position. A: Now, after 9 years, I have a permanent position as Chief Stewardess.

Q: How do you preserve flowers onboard? A: Every flower has is secret. I really like flowers and I always learn something about different species to conserve them.

Q: How do you keep fit onboard? A: I try to eat healthy and do some exercise when it’s ossible.

Q: What is your signature cocktail? A: Mojito, of course. This is always the most popular and successful cocktail for all the parties onboard.

Q: Favourite movie? A: Have you ever seen “Back to Howards Hens”? It is the movie that any good stewardess has

Q: What is the best onboard event that you have co-ordinated for charter? A: A big party in Saint Tropez

A: Nothing, I like even the bad experience, this is how you learn. Q: What has been the best training course that you have done in your yachting career? A: Experience Q: Where would you like to be in 10 years? A: Training new stewardesses. Q: What is your best travel tip? A: Every trip is different and amazing, but my favourite is Ischia Island.

Q: What is your onboard pet hate? A: None, I love them!!!

Q: What’s the biggest thing your spoilt yourself to at the end of a hard season? A: Spending time with my friends.

Q: What is your favourite yachting destination? A: The small towns of Italy, nice and real people.

Q: What is the best Internet resource that you use for your job? A: Amazon.

Q: Which are your favourite crew agents? A: Sara at Crew and Concierge.

Q: What are your top new years goals? A: Drive a boat under, and travel to Alaska.

Q: What advice would you give to Stewardesses that are keen to step up to the role of Chief Stew? A: Be patient and confident. Q: What do you least enjoy about yachting?

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Q: Tell us about your best Bridget Jones moment onboard. A: I woke up my mate thinking that it was 6pm, screaming ‘we missed breakfast’, when in fact it was 6am!

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Martin Ward Wine Educators International facebook.com/ MallorcaWineTours facebook.com/WEILtd martin.ward@wine-educators.com Mallorcan Wines, Part 4 The Bodegas Es Verger is our fourth stop in the Mallorquin vineyards…….and simply one of the most beautiful locations and vistas amongst the many that we are fortunate enough to have here. The bodega combines their natural environment and the Serra de Tramuntana essence with ecological agriculture. Of course you can guess this is very much a family business with the mother, Mica; father Miguel & son Jaume, all very much hands-on in both the vinyes & bodega. Back in the 1950s the Sampol family produced indigenous Mantonegro wine in Santa Maria del Camí before the creation of Es Verger. Nowadays the family still maintain those old vineyards and have added, in their Esporles mini-valley, at 450m above sea level, the newer varieties such

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as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc...which work so very well here as they enjoy a rather special microclimate which has an important and positive influence on the wines as does the local Call Vermell soil. Of course much has changed & improved since those early days but still their motto remains - quality before quantity. Es Verger were one of the first 100% ecological vineyards here, now there are several, who like the Sampol family firmly believe that this philosophy is essential to achieve great results.

bodega’s wines have won many awards in various competitions. Only 800 bottles of the Pinot Noir are produced, like all their wines from a very low yield just 35 hl/ha but this wine will benefit from keeping, up to 15 years. Ses Marjades is 4200 bottles, Els Rojals 6500, both of this pair ageing well to 5 or 6 years. The Fita del Ram has an ever lower production yield just 17 hl/ha again with great ageing potential of 15 years or so.

The finca also produces extra virgen oil of exceptionally high quality, registered as an official “Oli de Mallorca”. The oil won the Feinschmecker award in 2010, which placed it in the top 250 oils in the world. A visit here is just fabulous - you will see finca, cellar and oil mill as well as the lovely vineyards. By arrangement we can take you or your group to enjoy a leisurely few hours, which also includes a selection of tapas on the terraza prepared by Mica from local produce in the village.

Es Verger produces five different wines: Ses Marjades (Mantonegro), Els Rojals (Cabernet & Merlot), Pinot Noir, the very new Neu (Sauvignon Blanc) and the very lovely dulce - Fita del Ram (Viognier), which we featured to such a great response at our recent Mallorca tutored tasting at Restaurante Xoriguer in Palma (matched to Guillems foie). The red wines of the bodega are aged for up to 12 months in French oak barrels. To prove their success the

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NEWS 4 STEWS Which brings me around to the recipe I have chosen for this month. It has absolutely nothing to do with asparagus. My therapist recommended it as a good avenue to sail upon and I’m taking his advice and the pills he also recommended. So I thought strawberries - strawberries are nice and nobody has even thought about tinning them yet. If they have, please don’t let me know. I also think this is the dogs bollocks of strawberry recipes, try it, you will thank me - when they release me.

yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Wandering around Santa Catalina market the other day I was struck with a thought, a thought so lusty I could have invited it for a roll in the hay and had multiple epiphanies. What lucky buggers we are to live on this stunning island. I smugly congratulated myself as I meandered along past the stalls - marvelling at the fresh produce, soaking in the intrinsic atmosphere of the small tapas bars, the sushi, the organic, French and wine stalls. As I was indulging in a cafe con leche in the March sunshine I pondered asparagus. Asparagus makes your pee very smelly - that is a fun fact. You can buy fresh, whole white asparagus for 10.95€ per kilo at the market. That is a fact, but not really a fun one. I also got thinking about asparagus in general. Normally I can get very excited about fresh asparagus,

almost breathless - my old heart starts palpitating with joy when foraging for wild asparagus, but, can I share a dark secret? (Note to our beloved Editor sorry, this is not politically correct - fire me if you must) But, tinned asparagus, bloody tinned, watery, bland white asparagus that lies upon a pile of iceberg lettuce offends me. Deeply. The only thing that would offend me more than tinned white asparagus, would be the same asparagus coupled with iceberg lettuce - wearing a Birka. That would mean that I would have to be more tolerant. I think I could, but, upon reflection, not be so outraged as when people refer to me as ‘doll’. But, people that walk around in beautiful, sunny markets in Mallorca and smugly congratulate themselves upon their good fortune living in Mallorca really give me the shits. Smug bastards. Don’t get me started on shower curtains. They just creep me out.

Deconstructed Pavlova with Pepper & Vodka Strawberries 4 egg whites 220g (1cup) caster sugar plus 2 tablespoons extra 2 teaspoons cornflour 1teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 500g strawberries, halved and sliced Quarter cup (60ml) of vodka 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice and balsamic glaze, half a vanilla bean, split with seeds scraped out, Raspberry ripple ice cream, fresh mint Now, good people to make the pavlova thingy, three very important details that I am absolutely duty bound to mention - firstly it is imperative that egg whites be at room temperature. Cold egg whites will result in a futile attempt to propel faeces in an upwards manner. Ie: shoving shit uphill. And secondly, all equipment has to be squeaky clean and dry. With this firmly in mind, whisk your egg whites

whilst slowly adding the caster sugar, chuck in the cornflour, vanilla essence and lemon juice nearing the end. Your meringue mixture should be thick and glossy. Spread baking paper in an oven tray and pop into a preheated oven set on 100C. Cook for 55 - 60 mins - keep an eye on it, ovens are all different. When ready, leave meringue in turned off oven, door open, for two hours. That was the third important thingy. So whilst you are waltzing around the galley making good use of the excess vodka I’m hoping you will combine the strawberries, lemon zest and juice, what’s left of the vodka, balsamic glaze, the two extra tablespoons of sugar, vanilla pod and seeds in a bowl. Using a pepper mill (no substitutes please) give a really good grind over the strawberries and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. On a beautiful serving platter, break up the meringue, top with strawberries, glug all the liquid that they have been sitting in over, decorate with the ice cream and scatter mint leaves over. This is an awesome recipe that will stun your guests, guarantee to keep your owner chilled out and secure a well-deserved tip. Goddess wine tip - if you are fond of the paler rosado Carrefour is selling a Rioja, Ramon Bilbao for just under 6 euros. Love you long and hard, Yours in food and madness. Galley Goddess

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Delicioso Info: (+34) 971 699 221 info@deli-delicioso.com Book: uk@finewineworks.com PYA Cocktail Courses 2014 Looking for cocktail making skills and PYA accreditation Delicioso are delighted to offer the first PYA accredited Cocktail Courses here in Mallorca! Developed by Fine Works, with whom we already offer the fantastic WSET ® wine courses, the Guest II Cocktail and Spirit Course (1 day) and Guest III Advanced Cocktail and Spirits Course (3 day) will be available from this spring on the dates below: • Guest II (1 day intermediate) ◦ 8th April ◦ 10th April • Guest III (3 day Advanced) ◦ 25 – 27th March ◦ 14th – 16th April The courses will be run by Jon Woodruffe of Escapade Bars who has 15 years of experience running bars and training bartenders across the world. Places are limited so book yours now to avoid disappointment. Guest II Cocktail & Spirit Course (1 Day) This is an introductory course focusing on core spirits (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Whisk(e)y & Cognac) as well as the practical element of learning to make cocktails, including which tools to use, understanding recipes, the importance of a balanced drink and creating new combinations.

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You will learn at least 7 different classic cocktails including the Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, a Classic and a Fruit Martini, Caipirinha, Tom Collins, Whisk(e)y or Amaretto Sour & Mojito. No experience or other qualifications are required to attend this course. Price: £250.00 Guest III Advanced Cocktail & Spirits Course (3 day) A new 3-day course which takes an in-depth look at the core Spirits (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Whisk(e)y & Cognac) used in cocktail making, as well as the practical element of learning to make cocktails with speed & efficiency. We will also cover which tools to use; understanding recipes; the importance of a balanced drink; creating new combinations & adaptations; how to conduct a tasting; the ability to draw up your own menu, as well as understanding the concept of mixology. The programme will include at least 16 different classic practical Cocktails and variations and you will take home a box of 50 different Cocktail recipes for your own collection. Course pre-requisite: Some formal & accredited Intermediate training (e.g. Cocktail & Spirits PYA Guest II) and/ or previous proven on-board training & experience (Minimum 2 seasons) Price: £710.00 £25.00 discount for Graduates of a FWW Guest II Cocktail course If you already have your FWW Cocktail File Box.

Delicioso and Fine Wine Works form Collaboration Delicioso and Fine Wine Works are proud to announce their new collaboration. Delicioso, based in Palma de Mallorca and headed by ex marketing guru, Helen Richards, was launched in 2009 to fill a gap in the yacht provisioning market. Delicioso have well established itself in the Western Mediterranean as the provisioner to contact for all the finest produce. Helen’s ethos has always been to ensure they listen to their customers and provide the produce that is in demand to the finest quality, without the busy crew having to make many different phone calls sourcing their requirements. Helen has historically supplied fine wines from all around the world, so just last year began

to work with and supply wines from French Riviera based wine experts and suppliers, Fine Wine Works. This gave birth to an excellent partnership, which has grown and developed into a mutual collaboration between two like-minded businesses, to ensure the yachts and crew are able to order their provisions and trust they will be delivered at a good price, at the right time. Helen Richards, founder of Delicioso states: “I am excited to be working with Fine Wine Works. We will now be able to offer a full wine provisioning service for our clients with a superior wine list. Many of these wines will be stocked at Delicioso enabling us to offer clients a same day delivery service. Also available is a tailored bespoke service for the more tricky wines, backed up by Fine Wine Works expertise, to ensure we can find your specific

requests. The wine courses are the icing on the cake for us and complete the wine jigsaw puzzle. We are now proud to be your one stop shop for all your provisioning requirements.” Another string to their metaphorical bow is that they are also pleased to offer PYA Approved WSET courses at all three levels in Palma de Mallorca too. Helen Brotherton of Fine Wine Works conducts much of the teaching herself as a qualified Master of Wine. Helen states “Our new partnership with Delicioso means that we can truly support some of our loyal yacht clients from our South of France base, and reassure them that our fierce commitment to service and to getting them the Wines they want and need, and also their off-season Training requirements, now also follows them to the Balearics. I have worked with wines from both supply and sourcing, owning my own restaurants and two Wine

Merchant / Delis since 1997. Prior to that I was a professional actress, which somehow follows me into a rather particular style of teaching wine. It is also great to find a partner company with the same ideals and determination and dedication to “getting it right” – we are extremely positive about this first 2014 season working with Delicioso and we’ll raise a glass to that!” Delicioso and Fine Wine Works are running their next courses in March to kick off this fortuitous partnership and are looking forward to a busy season ahead. Further to this, the collaboration have joined forces with Jen Woodruff of Escapade Bars in Mallorca to be able to offer the first PYA approved cocktail courses. The courses will begin in Mallorca in the spring. For all enquiries for courses, wines and provisions, please contact info@deli-delicioso.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS time out to do something we really enjoy. There is no doubt that a change of pace can be very welcome, whether it be a day of rest each week, or a mini- or maxi-break to recharge the batteries and avoid healthy stress becoming unhealthy strain. Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemarmedical.com DOCTOR AT SEA A change is as good as a rest This monthly column starts to germinate as the previous column reaches publication and this time it coincided with another welcome fiesta day on the first of March – Balearic Day. There were celebrations all over Mallorca and the Spanish schools had two days off in anticipation. Carnival was everywhere and various “emblematic” buildings such as Palma Cathedral and the Almudaina Palace were offering free admission. “Emblematic” conjures up an interesting image. We have lived here long enough to become acquainted with various quintessential Mallorca experiences. For instance, the lamb restaurant (Es Verger) below the dramatic Castillo de Alaro is one of the must-see (and eat!) destinations for many. For the Balearic weekend we escaped to the country for a mini-break and stayed at Son Penyaflor which is a self-catering agro-

turismo down the hill from Es Verger…”but you were working on this article!”, I hear you say. Well, “a change is as good as a rest” as much of the island was experiencing. Homely traditional expressions abound in English and many others are also health related – “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, “a problem shared is a problem halved”, “an hour before midnight is worth two after midnight”, “early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”, “hard work never killed anyone”, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”.. A few moments reflection on any of them opens up rewarding insights into elements of a healthy lifestyle which are at the core of various contemporary public health programmes aimed at healthy eating or sensible rest patterns or significant exercise or the therapeutic effect of work, paid or unpaid, whilst ensuring a reasonable work-life balance – “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is a folksy way of making the same point on work-life balance and was appreciated generations before modern-day stress management advice – it reinforces the benefit of taking

Some us may remember a school physics experiment to illustrate Hooke’s Law which predicts that the length of a spring is directly proportional to the weight attached to it. When the weight is removed the spring bounces back to ts original length until the weight becomes excessive and fatigues the metal to produce a permanent distortion. This illustrates very clearly the difference between stress and strain. Up to a point we all need a kind of stress in terms of interesting activity and responsibility and we quickly feel lost and frustrated with open-ended idleness as, for example, seen in longterm unemployment. On the other hand, too much of a good thing can be damaging and can be overwhelming and can lead on to a sense of loss of control. When this gnawing undercurrent of uncertainty and panic is real, it makes for very negative strain-related anxiety and even depression. During the recession there has been increasing evidence of strain caused by reduced management budgets, smaller crews, tighter targets, fewer perks – older people are hanging onto jobs because the previous plentiful choice of alternatives has shrivelled – and

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We have a relatively short psychiatry module on our Medical Care course and point out that anyone can be affected by neurotic illness which, by definition, results when the pressures prevail on the personality. (Happily most of us do not experience psychotic illness, such as schizophrenia, which is an affliction rather than a reaction and is generally not under our control - although cannabis is implicated in an increase in schizophrenia in young adults). Recognising the insidious onset of neurotic illness is half the battle and taking some simple action to reduce the strain can avoid the need for more serious intervention – simple action includes regular exercise to boost mood and improve perspective, proper sleep, a circle of friends, decent food, and some “metime” – a change is as good as a rest.

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Generally, however, the yachting population is young, athletic, and adventurous and mental ill-health is relatively infrequent, certainly when compared with the general population we served in the UK before coming to Palma. However, the recession has had an impact and things can be made worse when the life at sea destabilises important relationships. If we add in a few hard knocks in quick succession, then the most resilient personality can succumb to anxiety or depression.

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ries a little!) Standing not only burns more calories but is more functional and better for the posture. This is not to say you should stand all the time (compression article) but alternate between sitting and standing. 2. Your computer should be eye level to avoid this forward head, hunched over posture with rounded shoulders. 3. If you must sit for extended periods then make it a rule that every time you go to the head (loo) you must do 20 squats and 20 push ups. Make it a rule that you must get up and walk round the boat every hour , take some stairs, bend down lift something up , stretch the hamstrings. What ever you must do to keep yourself mobile. Travelling Food Always carry your Nori’s. Yes indeed those black seaweed wraps that we eat in sushi restaurants are found easily in most supermarkets or on Amazon in bulk. Although they can be pricey, they make the best base for a snack, especially if you are on the go or onboard the boat and haven’t provisioned and do not have access to the galley. When needs must and you don’t have access to a cooker then grab some fresh veggies that you don ‘t mind eating such as raw peppers, cucumbers, fresh herbs, avocado, salad leaves, balsamic vinegar in a spray jar or a fresh lemon, some unprocessed sea salt, curry powder or chili for extra flavour along with some protein. If you don’t have access to cooked fish or meat, then some smoked salmon, hard boiled eggs or tinned sardines, chuck it all in a Nori wrap , then spray with the vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice and hey presto you have a reasonably healthy meal on the go.

I don’t know about you, but I’m loving the weather we’ve been having here in Mallorca recently. (Side note: I wrote this a couple of weeks ago so if it’s nosedived since then I take it back). Anyway… I digress. Summer is a pretty awesome thing, but being afraid of other things, like spiders, heights, public speaking, elevators, etc., isn’t so great. So this month, I want to share with you a powerful technique called the ‘Fast Phobia Cure’ which will help you banish those fun-suckers once and for all. If the technique below looks incredibly easy to do, it’s because it is. But as always, if you want to achieve results with it you have to actually close your eyes and do it, not just read it. Fast Phobia Cure 1. Think of a phobia you have (but would rather not have) and a specific time you experienced it. 2. Now, imagine yourself sitting in a movie theatre watching yourself on the screen as you go through that scary experience. 3. Next, imagine floating out of your body and sitting in the projection booth of the theatre. As you look down you can see yourself in the chair watching yourself on the screen going through that scary experience.

4. Run the movie to the end, to the point where you have successfully survived the xperience. 5. Imagine yourself floating into your body on the screen at the end of the movie. 6. As you stand inside yourself at the end of the scary movie, imagine running it backwards so that everything goes backwards. You’re walking backwards, talking backwards, moving backwards… 7. As you do this, imagine really silly circus music and canned laughter in your mind. Continue with that until you get to the start of the movie, before you encountered the experience. 8. Notice how you feel differently. 9. Then, repeat steps 1 to 7 a couple more times. That’s it. Super simple but highly effective. However, and this is incredibly important, before you do the process on yourself, be really clear about the strength of your fear or phobia. If it’s a big one (a 6 or more on a scale of 0 to 10) do seek support and guidance from a licensed professional. Preferably me…

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John Alcantara - International Boat & Yacht Brokers www.boatshedgibraltar.com Gibraltar-Morocco Yacht Rally, 2014 With thoughts quickly turning to summer sailing amongst Gibraltar’s yachting fraternity, this year’s organisers have been hard at work during the last few months in preparation for the forthcoming annual GibraltarMorocco (Port Smir) Yacht Rally; and with main sponsors Ocean Village and Boatshed Gibraltar on board - it promises to be another successful event for 2014 - already dubbed as the world’s most sociable yacht rally. The Gibraltar-Morocco Yacht Rally is a light-hearted competitive racing event now into its fourteenth year which in the past has been known to attract a combination of yachts and powerboats ranging in size from 22 to 65-foot yachts – and of course with skippers and crew ranging from the young to old.

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The event this year is to be held on the last weekend of June, with the first stage of the rally getting under way on Thursday 26th June as skippers and crew come together for a briefing, to be held this year at Ocean Village’s Dusk Champagne Bar. At the brief, participants will be given detailed notes about the rally proceedings over a few drinks and nibbles, as well as a bag of promotional goodies and the now “coveted” GibraltarMorocco Yacht Rally T-shirts with bespoke Polo Shirts for skippers. Thanks also to the generosity of Gregory Butcher of Ocean Village, competitors travelling from further afield for the event will again be offered free berthing in Ocean Village Marina for the Thursday night. For those maybe left a little lightheaded from Thursday’s briefing – it will be a comfort to know that the race is to start at a very respectable 1pm on Friday 27th June. Organisers this year hope to attract up to fifty vessels which could make for

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quite an interesting line up as the boats jostle for first position on the starting grid – between the RAF runway centreline buoy and one of the Gibraltar Squadron patrol boats – which going with tradition will get the boats under starting orders on what promises to be a great weekend of sailing and camaraderie. In past years the event has seen some challenging weather en route with June one of those months which can see either the first signs of summer warmth generating strong southerly sea breezes or with boats instead left becalmed at Ocean Village by light easterlies - giving those with alternative power a leading advantage! Whatever the weather, the extensive array of yachts is likely to set a stunning scene for any spectator as it leaves Ocean Village on its 22 NM (40KM) long journey to Port Smir in Morocco. Many of the yachts are expected to arrive on Moroccan soil by early Friday evening, and then the weekend’s festivities will get under way with a customary wine and cheese evening – no doubt with much discussion of the days sailing. On Saturday the prize giving will take place with additional fun and games and with some rather late but often colourful guest appearances made at the Rally – under the guise of the fancy dress competition! As per previous years – some of the many coveted trophy prizes awarded will include those for

the fastest/ slowest boat – fittest or most sociable crew and best fancy dress! And of course for those on their first trip to Port Smir there is sufficient time to venture off alone and enjoy and seek out all that Smir has to offer. Most of the competitors will begin to drift off during Sunday or Monday – some on the return leg to Gibraltar while others will have a longer journey home marking the end of the Rally – at least until the next year! For further details on the event and entry forms and conditions, please see: www.facebook.com/ Boatshedgib/events, or email boats@boatshedgibraltar.com Finally organisers, John and Lynda Alcantara of Boatshed Gibraltar, Stephanie and Stephen Ball and Mark Reed of Hire-U Shop, have been overwhelmed by the generosity of this year’s sponsors and would like to take this chance to thank everyone for their support, with special thanks to Gregory Butcher also Karl Bisset of the Pier Office, and for the many additional donations made towards merchandise, trophy prizes and the general weekend’s enjoyment ranging from the Gibraltar Tourist Board to all sections of the Business community (far too many to name them all here!).

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TAX AND LEGAL MATTERS tered in force and the only thing we know are expert reports requested by the administration and public declarations of members of the Government but it is

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com As you have probably read in the media the Spanish Government is very close to adopt a significant tax reform that would apply to both direct and indirect taxes. The idea is in principle to reduce the Income tax for lower income but increase VAT. One of the most relevant aspects will be the substantial modification of the Inheritance and Gift Tax. This tax had in the past different burdens, tax savings and reductions depending on the regions and the main idea is to unify and harmonize in order to avoid the tax gaps existing between regions (with the exception of Navarra and the Basque Country) establishing probably a general tax rate of about 10-15%. Up to now in the Balearics for tax residents with domicile in the Islands and heirs or beneficiaries also established here the real Inheritance taxation was 1% and the Gift Tax 7% -

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through a 99% and 93% exemption, respectively - , instead of the ordinary progressive scale between 7,65% and 34%. Tax payers in such situation if they want to transmit their properties to their children or any other person should seriously think about this opportunity before the new legislation enters in force. However in any case other Civil Law aspects of the transmission would have to be also regarded together with other tax burdens like the “Plusvaía municipal” (or local tax that burdens the increase of the value of urban land). However for nonresident tax payers this should mean a lower taxation since for them the general scale was applicable. It is also probable that the actual 95% inheritance and gift tax exemption on the transmission of a business will also change. However in this particular case it is not so clear how. Normally once the new Law enters in force all the transmission due to inheritance or gift shall be treated according the new Law. In any case the Law has not en-

a good opportunity for tax saving with a good tax planning. For more details contact your local tax adviser.

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towards fish, but also offers a good variety of rice dishes, meat and vegetarian options. The owner of the business, Mihail, will be well known to many residents and visitors to Palma, as he was formerly the front of house at Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an Eduardo, another well-known eatery above the fish market. Although he has only been open for two months, it seems that he already has a great following and seems set to make a big success of this new venture. He is a charming guy, very eager to please and speaks five languages which will no doubt be a great asset to his business. For our starters I chose Calamares and my wife had Foie

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Gras Cake served with Calvados and peach. For our main courses I went for the Grilled Sole and Helen had the Cod served on a bed of mashed peas and bacon. The starters were satisfactory, without being remarkable, but the Sole was the best I have ever had anywhere. Just plain grilled with a small amount of oil, it was sensational, and perfectly cooked. The cod was also excellent, served over mashed peas and bacon, an imaginative combination which worked really well .The quality of the main ingredients was of the highest standard. We have been disappointed too many times by substandard produce in so called good restaurants, so it was reassuring to sample some top notch fish here. The menu offers a good selection of deserts, and are all beautifully presented. The wine list offers a good range of mainly Spanish / Mallorcan wines at sensible prices considering the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. We chose a local Macia Batle Reserva, one which was new to us, and thoroughly enjoyed every drop! Peix Vermell will definitely be added to our list of future dinner locations!

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BALEARC BOATS FOR SALE Rio 900 Cruiser 2008 60,000 € - o.n.o.

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Rio 900 Cruiser, 2008, 9.40 metres with 2 Volvo Penta, 190hp, diesel engines. Excellent condition. Maximum berth capacity 5 persons. Lying at Alcudiamar. Recently reduced to 60,000 euros o.n.o. For further details on this and other boats for sale please visit our website: www.noraibrokerage.com

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Fairline Squadron 58, 2009. Fully featured with teak decks, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, leather upholstery. In fabulous order, and ready to go. Lying Mallorca and priced at 795,000 GBP Tax paid.

MOODY 54 2001 398,000 € Moody 54 from 2001 with centre cockpit and teak decks. Sails; in mast furling main, furling Genoa, cruising chute, stay sail and Yankee. Powered by a Yanmar 100hp with bow thruster. Extensive inventory incl. heating, generator, water maker, washing machine etc. Raymarine navigation with autopilot, radar, GPS, plotter, Navtex etc. Safety equipment with life raft, tender and outboard.

Beneteau Oceanis 423 2005 95,000 € - VAT paid This Beneteau Oceanis 423 is the 3/4 cabin - 3 toilet version. The 2 forward cabins can be converted into one big master cabin. She comes with the stronger than standard 75 HP Yanmar turbo diesel, performance rigging, fully battened mainsail with Harken cars, deep keel and fully equipped. She has been used privately most of her life. Still privately owned she is managed since 2013 by a charter company in Mallorca and this arrangement could be taken over, if required. But she would be equally suitable for private use.

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Photo: Justin Chisholm, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

PRO RACING NEWS

Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing of subtle colour shades took a staggering 1900 man hours to complete.

Just six weeks into Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s campaign to win the next Volvo Ocean Race and I’m constantly amazed by how much the sailors and shore crew can accomplish on a daily basis. I’m writing this month’s column from the newly established ADOR training base in beautiful Cascais, Portugal where the team’s brand new Volvo Ocean 65 ‘Azzam’ arrived just a few days ago after a four day delivery sail from Southampton in the UK. When I joined the Abu Dhabi programme at the beginning of February, Azzam was still a shell hanging in a shed at the Green Marine production facility in Hythe on Southampton Water. A team of exhausted looking painters were painstakingly hand-spraying on the finishing touches to the complex graphics which adorn her hull and decks. The mind-bogglingly intricate task of faithfully recreating the designer’s myriad

Painting over with, the shore crew and sailing team swarmed over the boat for a week to refit the deck gear before Azzam was wheeled blinking out of the shed to have her keel and mast fitted. A couple of more days of load testing on the rig and she was craned on to a special barge for the short transfer over to the deep water at Southampton Docks to be launched. More testing followed, including the notorious “pull-down” which tests to the extreme the hydraulic systems which drive the 4.5 metre canting keel and its 3500 kilogram bulb from side to side. The boat is pulled over by the mast to an angle approaching 45 degrees and then the keel is canted fully up so that the bulb is clear of the water. The pull down test puts far more load on the boat than the sailors ever could when sailing and happily for the Abu Dhabi team Azzam passed with flying colours. A few more days of sail and engine testing and it was time to pack up shop in the UK for good and head for the sunny and traditionally windy conditions of Cascais for four months

of performance testing and training. While the shore crew packed up their workshops and tools, the sailors set off on what turned out to be a light air 1000 mile plus passage to Portugal. The benign conditions were a blessing as it turned out that all but a couple of the crew had picked up a debilitating respiratory bug and were confined to their bunks for most of the trip. They arrived in some style nevertheless, powering over the horizon at 20 knots as the sun was setting. Much to the delight

of Irish bowman Justin Slattery they were just in time to catch the Ireland victory over France in the rugby. A few days of warm sunshine is slowly putting paid to the chesty coughs and now the hard work is about to begin as the crew put in the hard yards of practise and analysis to work out how to sail their new one-design boat at its optimum performance. I will bring you more on exactly how they plan to do that, in next month’s column.

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