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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, With the regatta season now in full flow, the Bay of Palma has already served up some real treats in the form of The Superyacht Cup, and as this issue hits the streets, the 33rd edition of the Copa del Rey will be under way, with over 120 Grand Prix yachts taking part from at least 20 nations. The racing promises to be as competitive as ever, with many previous champions back to defend their titles. The TP 52 fleet continues its revival after some rule changes helping to keep the older boats competitive, and are expected to be one of the largest one design fleets with at least 10 boats on the starting line. The J-80 fleet will field the past 4 world champions in what must be the hottest fleet taking part this year. Later in August we will be following the Classic yacht regattas at Port Adriano, Club de Mar, Alcudia and Mahon for the Panerai regatta. We shall be out on the water at all the regattas and will bring you a report and photo gallery in next month’s issue of The Islander. With the refit season having slowed down for the summer holidays, I am pleased to report that many of the local businesses have already got full order books for winter refit work which will begin in earnest in September. I am also pleased to report that The Islander will be directly involved in a study to promote the Balearics as THE destination for both yachting and the nautical industry, highlighting what we, as a unique area have to offer those interested in all forms of boating either as a pastime or a business/ career. We will keep you informed of all developments. On a personal note I am sure you would all join me in offering Judith, our trusty distribution manager, sincere condolences for the loss of our team hound, and Judith’s best friend, “Holly” after a short illness. Enjoy the scorching heat of August by trying to get out on the water as often as possible for some cooling breezes. Fair winds! Simon & The Team

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A DAY OUT ON NEFERTITI A Day out on Nefertiti…. A Stunning Swan 90 During the recent Super Yacht Cup, I was lucky enough to be invited by Jim Acher of Bluewater Yachting to spend a day spectating from this wonderful yacht, which Bluewater currently have on their books for sale. She is a 2010 example of this hugely successful model, and her condition is “mint”. Not all the 90’s are the same and Nefertiti is a flush deck version and also the newest in her class. You would never believe she has been sailed regularly since her launch, and indeed has completed many successful race series on both sides of the pond. Her flush decks provide a much larger feeling of on-deck space and make her easy to move around whilst under sail. The centre cockpit also provides a very secure and comfortable environment for those who would rather not be involved in the afterguard activities. Her interior is simply gorgeous, with a natural and light feel, but with a dark hardwood floor throughout, providing a tasteful contrast. She can accommodate 8- 11 guests, plus 4 crew in 4 beautifully appointed staterooms. As you would expect from Swan, the finish on every single part of this yacht is exquisite and built to last, without any compromise in styling. Her systems are state of the art throughout, and of the highest pedigree. A main benefit of this yacht is that she is equally at home on the Grand Prix racecourse or as a fast blue water cruiser, where she can be sailed quite easily by a crew of three. When we left the harbour we were fortunate that the

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sea breeze kicked in almost immediately to a perfect 14 knots, and so buttons were pressed, sails were hoisted and straight away she was sailing upwind at 11.5 knots, seemingly with no effort. The professional crew of three Maltese guys knew the boat inside out, and you felt she was in the groove immediately. The Captain, Chris told me that on a recent trans-Atlantic crossing that they had squeezed 27 knots out of her in perfect wind and wave conditions, as a peak speed, but had regularly spent many hours at 22 knots. He also commented that the beauty of this boat was that whilst she was giving this performance, down below just felt like being in your living room at home, with little noise or vibration. We certainly had a wonderful day aboard this beautiful yacht, and I felt very privileged to have been invited. Thank you Jim! For Further details contact, Jim Acher at Bluewater Yachting jim@bluewateryachting.com (+34) 667 678 357

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www.planetspacestorage.com The Islander: Photo Competition 2014 It’s that time of the year again folks, when we start our popular photographic competition again. As last year, the top 12 photographs will be used in our 2015 A3 stunning calendar, where the proceeds will be donated to charities. This year’s theme is simply “The Med”. We want pictures which capture the beauty of this beautiful region.

We will choose an overall winner, who will receive a case of very special wine which has been produced here in the Mediterranean region. The competition is not open to professional photographers, and please do not enhance the images. Please send all entries to simon@theislander.net in jpeg or psd and a minimum of 300 dpi. Closing date is 10th October 2014.

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MAX RANCHI INTERNATIONAL YACHTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Max Ranchi Max Ranchi is now one of the top yachting photographers in the world and as can be seen by his work on these pages. Max was born and raised in Trieste in the North East of Italy, and after serving his national service in the Italian Mountain Troops, and serving a total of four years he decided to go on an adventure trip to the USA. By chance, this trip took him to Hawaii, where he bought a reflex camera and lens, to begin his new passion, photography. On Board Swan 54 Brainwave 02

He quickly got a job as an assistant photographer in Hawaii, covering portraits, weddings and commercial jobs. He enjoyed photography but hated the boring type of work he was doing, so on his free time, he took himself off to the remote areas of the island taking shots of picturesque beauty spots which he then sold via local art galleries. After two years he wanted to return to Europe and so enrolled on a two year photography course in London. In between term starting in London, he returned for the summer to Trieste, and whilst out on a “big night”, he met some sailors who offered him the chance to go out with them the following day on their race yacht. Max had never been on a boat in his life and had no idea what to expect. He instantly loved the sailing and the new photographic opportunities it offered, even if he did find the return delivery with 40 knot headwinds a bit hairy! This combination of photography and sailing instantly became his new passion, and when he started his course in London he was already focussing on the yachting as being his speciality, much to the amusement of his teachers.

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MAX RANCHI INTERNATIONAL YACHTING PHOTOGRAPHER After completing his course he threw himself into the sailing circuit, selling pictures to the crews and owners, which led on to him taking in some of the best regattas in the world. He looks back at how photography has changed in the 20 years he has been a professional, and chuckles at how he had to change rolls every 36 shots in the early days! He relishes the challenge which yachting photography throws up, such as the constant motion of being at sea. The wind and waves, different light between morning and dusk, all make it that bit more difficult to get the perfect shot. The physical challenges of keeping your balance in a choppy sea or hanging out of a helicopter all add to the excitement according to Max. He comments that the regatta circuit is very varied in terms of organisation and the standard of facilities provided for the photographers and rates Copa del Rey here in Palma as one of his favourite events, along with the TP52 Med circuit. He says that Key West Week is a shambles from a working perspective, but a fun week socially. On a technical note, he says that he likes to work with a 500mm long telephoto lens. In his free time, Max likes to retire to his mountain hut in

Gp42 At Med Cup Gracco, Carnia, (North East Italy) where he indulges in snowboarding, climbing and generally enjoying the mountain scenery. He loves to read in the peace and quiet of the mountains whilst sipping some fine Italian wines, in addition to shovelling the snow and chopping wood for the winter fires! He also of course, takes lots of great shots of the winter in the mountains and the sports going on all around him. This summer / winter balance seems idyllic!

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MALLORCA NEWS

Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking Mallorca Hiking Walk of the Month: Sa Costera from Mirador de Ses Barques to Cala Tuent This is an excellent, and stunning linear coastal walk,

and can just as easily be approached from either end from Sóller or from the small bay of Cala Tuent. A delightful bonus to the walk is that we pass the fine old finca Balitx d’Avall (now a restaurant and hotel), tucked away in a valley lined by terracing with olive trees. Here we can stop, enjoy a freshly squeezed orange juice (from the farm’s own produce) and lap up the atmosphere of one of Mallorca’s old rural

enterprises. We set off from just outside Soller along wide easy tracks through open farmland and gnarled olive groves. We then dip into a deep valley lined with terracing and arrive at the lovely Finca d’Avall, where we can have a small break, before climbing quite steeply (the only real ascent coming from this direction) up via Coll de Biniamar to join the coastal path of Sa Costera along to Cala Tuent. The views and scenery are varied and spectacular throughout.... We walk on wide - often stony - tracks and narrow paths. In 1908, a company called Sollerense Electric, founded in 1907, built a hydroelectric plant in the town, located in Sa Costera,that used the water from the natural torrent Sa Font des Verger to produce electricity. The factory closed down in the sixties and today the water from Sa Costera is channeled into Sóller and Palma. The excursion to Sa Costera is one of the most

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spectacular in the Serra de Tramuntana. Depending on the time of year (April to October) we can either get a ferry back to Sóller or we can organise the charter of a private sailing yacht with skipper for your return journey (to Port of Sóller) or previously book a taxi or minibus to pick us up at Cala Tuent. A fabulous way to end a beautiful day’s hiking! Highlights Coastal scenery, Balitx d’Avall and ancient terracing....This day is a real treat! Facts about this walk: • Area: North West. • Length: 13km • Walking Time: 4hrs (breaks not included). • Ascent/descent: 450m/450m. • Difficulty: Moderate. Please contact us for more info and available walks during the summer months of August!

MALLORCA NEWS BMC Clients Excel Themselves at The Superyacht Cup The Superyacht Cup is over for another year and what a great regatta it was! During the regatta, BMC Commercial Director Luke Hendy was lucky enough to be invited on board the infamous SY Unfurled.. The 14 year old Royal Huisman showed absolutely no signs of age as she sailed to victory, not just in her class but also bagged the silverware for winner overall. This was the second super yacht regatta the yacht has won in just a few weeks having taken the cup at the Loro Piana in Porto Cervo earlier this month. BMC would also like to congratulate one of their biggest winter clients of 2014, the beautiful Spirit Yachts S/Y Gaia, who came in second to Unfurled in their class and also attained third position overall, a fantastic achievement for the yacht and her crew.

Gaia spent the winter in STP Shipyard being tuned and upgraded to enhance their performance and movement through the water. One of the major upgrades was the project BMC completed on her keel. Luke Hendy commented “‘One of our major 2014 winter projects was the keel retro-fit on the beautiful Spirit100 S/Y Gai.The aim was to improve the hydrodynamics of the keel fin to make this beautiful yacht much more competitive. As well as a new modern shaped bulb, the keel fin profile was also redesigned which BMC were contracted to do. We achieved this by 3D laser scanning the existing fin shape to produce an accurate workable CAD / 3D file. This new shape was then laid over the laser model and blended into the hull and new bulb. Once the steel fin had been treated and primed, BMC sheathed it with epoxy and E

glass before the new shape was bonded into place. The new CNC cut profile was then added in a series of PVC foam core slices to create the desired shape. Once bonded on they were sanded smooth, laminated and vacuum consolidated to seal the deal!’ BMC were also on call during the regatta which proved invaluable to the Holland Jachtsbouw built J Class S/Y Rainbow. Who sustained damage to their spinnaker pole. Needing overnight repairs, BMC rallied the troops and worked through the night allowing them to compete again the next day with no delays… Its been a very busy month and season for BMC, once again pushing the boundaries and undertaking many exciting new projects and although we are looking forward to the summer the team still have plenty on to keep them busy, and with the Copa Del Rey just around the

J-Class Rainbow corner you never know what will happen next.. To find out more on BMC and the services provided contact info@BMComposites.com or visit their website www.bmcomposites.com

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MALLORCA NEWS position, controlled with greater accuracy and smoothness, combined with an advanced sophisticated control regulator, results in a better cruise comfort. Thanks to its adaptability the new electrical drive can be the solution for a wider range of yachts, either planning or displacement hull. Fin size can be reduced, since the same (comparable) amount of roll

CMC Marine Partners with ETY in Spain ETY are very happy to announce the appointment by CMC Marine SRL as the Service Intervention and After Sales specialists for Spain. Engineers from ETY in Palma de Mallorca are scheduled to undergo product training at CMC marine’s facility in Pisa, Italy this month. Stabilis Electra is the world’s unique revolutionary system offered by CMC Marine to overcome the problem of limited dynamics of a hydraulic actuator. Stabilis Electra uses a new generation of drive to move a fin stabiliser connected to an electrical brushless motor with a permanent magnet. Thanks to its faster response and lower power absorption the Stabilis Electra is the perfect system for the stabilisation at anchor of yachts starting from 18 metres. ETY is Spain’s most established specialist electrical and electronic company serving the yachting industry. Affiliated with some of the industry’s premier equipment, ETY’s reliable & highly qualified Engineers provide the highest standard of product support and through frequent factory training, are up to speed with their vendor’s latest generation of equipment as well as older versions installed on-board. “Our Engineers are used to attending to vessels throughout the Mediterranean at short

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reduction can be obtained with a smaller fin area, which leads to a gain of energy due to the reduced hydrodynamic resistance of appendages. Systems Installed? To date, there are approximately 200 yachts up to 50m with the Stabilis Electra system installed with 5 new installations taking place each week.

notice and are often required to carry out work whilst the yacht is underway.” “We look forward to supporting CMC Marine and integrating with their other service and Customer Care Partners around the Globe. Steve Worrall (spokesperson for ETY) Why Electrical? The market’s demand for new yachts generation is oriented towards faster vessels and bigger liveable volumes. Those hull parameters affect directly the ship seaworthiness, even on reduced sea state. The demand for an efficient stabilisation at anchor is no longer an optional but it’s becoming more and more a must. It’s easy understandable that, to be efficient, the stabilisers system must react faster than the induced roll, as well as the forces generated by the fin movements have to be well phased with the ship roll angles. The idea behind the use of an electrical drive instead of a hydraulic one comes from the aim to offer a system with a higher dynamic and a more accurate response, so to satisfy the new market’s needs. In the electrical system, the actuation speed is higher and can reach at least 80°/sec, while for a traditional hydraulic actuator it is rarely more than 60°/sec. When at anchor, the fin acceleration and deceleration phases are better controlled thanks to the lower inertia of the electrical drive. The fin

Lavafest Laundry Service If you sleep between them just make sure they are clean, fresh and have no wrinkles! That’s the best advice Richard and Alex at Lavafast Laundry Service Have for you. Having re-launched Lavafast Laundry Service in 2013, as a laundry service specifically tailored to the yachting industry in Mallorca, they are proud to offer exceptional quality of service, adjusted to each client’s needs, at high street prices. Alex states that even though we have a long family history on the island, within the laundry business we are proud of what we have achieved in such a short amount of time within the yachting industry. We don’t want to be one of those Launderettes that just churns out laundry for a quick buck. On the contrary, we want to work with our clients in achieving a personal service tailored to their individual needs. We want to build a rapport with each of our clients by providing them with an exceptional service at

competitive prices ensuring that they return to us again and again. Most of the bed linens that we deal with, says Richard, are expensive and it’s our challenge to ensure that the life of those items is prolonged for as long as possible. We never mix or tag washing and each client is treated separately. At Lavafast we inspect and treat each item before it enters the machine to prevent any stains from being permanently “cooked” into the fabric. It may sound silly but there is something quite satisfying knowing that someone is going to be really happy to sleep between those sheets or under that duvet cover. Why not try our service for yourself? We visit all major ports and marinas in Palma through to Andratx and offer to our new clients a 15% introductory discount on their first order. Contact us on M +34 646 396 735 or T: +34 971 695 850 E: info@lavafast.es

MALLORCA NEWS Ports IB Decides unanimously not to go ahead with the Planned Change to Indirect Management of the Regional Ports The Board of Directors of the Balearics Ports (Ports IB) unanimously approved this morning not to go ahead with the planned transfer into indirect management of the regional ports. The meeting was chaired by the director general of the Ports and Airports, Antonio Deudero, also the manager of the regional port entity, David Gómez, participated in the meeting. With this decisión, the Board of Directors agreed to paralyze the administrative process of authorization of concessions to occupy and to exploit the port installations of Colónia Sant Jordi, Cala Bona, Porto Cristo, Fornells, Sant Antoni de Portmany and Andratx. This paralyzation takes place after the Ministry of Tourism and Sports deems

Port Andratx appropriate to wait for the results of a study over the development of demand for moorings in the Balearics – currently being processed – to be able to analyze the weaknesses, threats, strengths and opportunities of port installations in the archipelago.

All this with an aim to chart the necessities of both sporting and recreational, as well fishing and comercial sectors. Additionally, it is worth pointing out that currently the parliament is processing the modification of the Law

10/2005, of 21st of June of Ports IB, which contemplates the creation of a new General Plan of the Ports as an instrument of ordainment of the ports and their installations.

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MALLORCA NEWS is looking for an enjoyable time whilst learning something new. We show you how to tie on and belay correctly. And most importantly we show you how to move on the rock so that you can learn good techniques from the start. Many people are surprised to learn that climbing is all about technique and is not about strength. Other climbing activities We also offer group climbing sessions for experienced climbers every Friday, Introduction to deep water soloing ( Psicobloc) every Tuesday, private guiding and advanced skills courses on request. Please contact Sam and Justin at Rock and Ride for more information.

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Islander. These three August heat beating options mean that we can truly keep climbing 365 days of the year.

Rock Climbing in Mallorca in August

Why try Rock Climbing? Rock climbing is a sport which is accessible to everybody. The important thing is finding your own level of challenge, this may vary greatly from person to person but there is a climb out there for everyone. It also means that climbing can become a hobby for a life time as there is always another challenge waiting. It is also a very easy sport in which to get started. The skills you need to keep yourself safe are relatively few and once you have acquired the basics you will be able to use this new sport as a way of exploring Mallorca and the world.

Rock climbing is a year round activity in Mallorca. Visitors find it hard to believe that we bask in the sun in December and local people find it hard to believe we are sometimes chilly in August. The first thing to know is which way the cliffs face and time your visits accordingly; this may mean some early starts. Secondly we can head to the cooler high mountain areas or the final keeping cool option is to climb above the sea and fall in when you need to cool off. This climbing above the sea option is a sport in its own right, known locally as “psicobloc”. Mallorca is a world Mecca for this “psicobloc” activity and I’ll explain exactly what it all about in the next edition of

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How to get started This summer Sam and Justin from Rock and Ride are offering introductory sports climbing

sessions every Wednesday. 9am – 12am. This session is suitable for complete beginners; we will show you good basics to set you on the route to becoming a sports climber. All equipment will be provided and no previous experience is required. Please contact us to book ahead and reserve a place. The crag we use offers lots of good quality limestone climbs in the shade. This is a taster session aimed at anyone who

Why Rock and Ride - Mallorca? Justin and Sam have over 50 years of combined experience instructing rock climbing. Our experience and passion for climbing really means that we are totally flexible. We are passionate about coaching climbing movement and technical skills (rope tricks) but above all we believe that the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Find out more on our website www.rockandride-mallorca.com or call 664 734 512 or e-mail samshelley@hotmail.com for more information.

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MALLORCA NEWS

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Record Winter/Spring for RSB Rigging Solutions

Russ Brown, operations manager of RSB states:

Since ex super yacht captain and sailor, Steve Branagh, started RSB Rigging Solutions in 2005, the business has grown annually both in number of clients and reputation. This year has been no exception.

‘We have had an exceptional winter yard period this year. The whole team has worked incredibly hard and really pulled together to deliver an extraordinary number of completed refit programs as well as all the other projects we have have undertaken at the same time. So much so that we have recruited new riggers throughout the season in order to keep up with demand.

Throughout the winter/ spring refit season RSB Rigging Solutions has put a massive eighteen Superyachts with a total of 24 masts through full rig refit programs and also found time to remove 5 communications masts from 3 large powerboats. While all this was going on the running rigging department have produced 26 kilometers of running rigging and mooring lines for projects ranging from new build Superyachts to 75 meter powerboats.

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Our client list of motor yachts has also been growing steadily for the last two years, with this year being at an all-time high. Our splicing team has built mooring lines for yachts such as Kisses, Bartender, Ilona, Eminence, Slipstream and Tranquility to name just a few.”

During the winter RSB had a few firsts for Palma de Mallorca, including re-stepping three large rigs in two days (Perini Ketch S/Y Is a Rose, and McMullen & Wing built S/Y Nephele), as well as un-stepping the heaviest rig ever to be pulled in Palma; the 20 Ton main mast from the 56 meter Perini ketch S/Y Asahi. While Palma is the hub of operations for RSB we have also sent our rigging technicians further afield with trips to Finland for the refit on the Wally 105 ketch Nariida and Cartegena for the Swan 100 Muzuni rig pull and refit. Steve Branagh, founder of RSB Rigging Solutions says: “We are very proud of our team and their achievements throughout the winter and spring. Currently the pace has

not let up with a number of yachts choosing to carry out refit work over the summer period meaning we will remain busy right through until the autumn when it all starts again.…we are already expecting to match this year in 2015. The fact that our work force is now so international speaks volumes. We are very lucky to have recruited such a skilled and hardworking team. It is a real testament to everyone that we are so busy throughout the year with many of the guys regularly asked to crew on various boats at regattas all over the world.” To find out more about RSB Rigging Solutions visit www.rsb-rigging.com

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS right deals where they can, but they are clearly back to pursue what is the ultimate holiday – having your own yacht to be where you want when you want.” Edmiston has European offices in London, Antibes and Monte Carlo. Italy Drops VAT at Marina Resorts

Edmiston Claim Superyacht Market is on the Way Back The European dealer sold five superyachts in five weeks for a total of £32m. European superyacht dealer Edmiston is claiming that the market has turned a corner after it kicked off the season with £32m worth of sales in five weeks. This extraordinary boost to the industry was delivered by five particularly big-spending customers from the UK, Germany and the US. QM of London and Sea Dweller are two vessels included in the deal, both with an asking price of more than £7m. The brokerage has also reported a 15% year-on-year increase in summer charter bookings. Nicholas Edmiston, company chairman, says: “It’s very encouraging to see buyers reemerge from the likes of the UK, US and Germany, which used to be the strongest markets before the downturn which hit the global economy. “Buyers are still seeking the

Value Added Tax paid at marina resorts in the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, and Liguria in Italy will be reduced from 22% to 10% Italy’s marine trade association UCINA has announced that marina resorts in the regions of Emilia Romagna and Liguria are reducing the relevant Value Added Tax from the standard 22% to 10%. The news follows on from Friuli Venezia Giulia, where the implemental regulations for marina resorts have already been adopted. In Italy, all hospitality businesses, regardless of the kind of hospitality offered, benefit from this reduction. However, until today only stopovers and stays of yachtsmen on board their yachts were excluded. The plan to establish marina resorts within ports is meant to fill this void in particular. Moreover, the resorts will be able to benefit from a Value Added Tax applied to touristrelated businesses (10%). Here in Palma, our Nautical Industry associations are fighting for a similar reduction in VAT, and be classed as nautical tourism businesses. A survey run by UCINA’s National Nautical Observatory shows that the tax revenue

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option of the “occasional lease”, meaning chartering without having to register the yacht as a commercial lease.

UCINA began discussing the issue years ago with national and local government institutions. The result is that marina resorts have been established in Friuli V. G., soon to be followed by Liguria and Emilia Romagna. In particular, the new regulations will probably be applied as early as August in the central Adriatic coast.

Boat leasing in Italy has increased in 2014 on account of the reduction and in some cases the abolition of the relevant property tax (abolished for up to 14m and reduced by 50% up for up to 20m). Upward Trend in New Boat Registrations in Spain. Boat registration up 28.93% in June compared to same period a year ago.

Massimo Perotti, president of UCINA, comments: “I am pleased that UCINA’s commitment to support boat tourism in Italy has produced another important result to the benefit of the boat industry and tourism on a national level. Making stopovers more convenient in Italian marinas means a greater number of boats using related facilities and of people who can enjoy the wonders of Italy’s coasts at competitive prices in the Mediterranean.”

ANEN, the Spanish marine trade association, has revealed that boat registration figures for June 2014 grew by 28.93% compared to the same period last year. In June, 673 boats were added to the registry, 151 more units registered in 2013. In the six months to June 2014, boat registration accounted for 2,289 units, 297 more boats compared to the same period in 2013.

In addition, a bill regarding this subject has been presented to the Chamber of Deputies. The future law will provide official acknowledgment of these resorts throughout Italy.

The report shows that the upward trend in boat registration is across all boat lengths. Vessels over 16m (52ft) grew 57.14% in the year to date. Registration of boats up to 8m (26ft) was up 14.33%, and continues to be the most popular craft with a market share of 89.21%.

These novel politics have been enhanced by other initiatives carried out by UCINA to make stopovers and stays at resorts more convenient in Italy. The procedures regarding arrival and departure at each port have been abolished (now limited to only the first and last) and non-EU yachts can now go through customs procedures while in Italian waters without having to enter the yacht in the national registers. Sailing under the Italian flag will also become more advantageous, with the

The boat charter rental sector grew by 52.86% in the first six months of 2014. ANEN’s figures are based on the Spanish Maritime Authority’s monthly report.

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OneSails International Introduces 4T FORTE™ and Unleashes a Faster, Better Sailing Experience for the Global Sailing Community New and exclusive OneSD technology enables sailors and sail makers to monitor sail quality, activity and wear in real time. Trieste, Italy – OneSails International unveiled the first-of-its kind 4T FORTE™ sail at the 2013 Barcelona Race, introducing to the sailing community a high performance sail, which will forever change the sailing experience for racers and cruisers alike. The 4T FORTE™ represents a new era in sail making, marking the disappearance of Mylar films with its MMS (Multi Micro Structure) patent pending technology, which involves a thinner, multi-layered latticed composite structure, and is more advanced than anything currently on the market. Inspired by ballistic military and biomedical engineering, 4T Forte is completely free of polyester film and glue, eliminating delamination, shrinkage and dimensional variations and enabling maximum lightness, moisture resistance and chemical and physical stability. “With 4T FORTE™ we will be able to provide sails for every kind of boat thanks to the stratification modularity, which provides the customer with more options and can suit any need,” says Dede

De Luca, CEO of OneSails International. “In the racing market, 4T Forte will change the disposable mentality, as the product lifespan is far superior from lightness and wear to performance with a five to 10 percent weight-savings compared to other sails. In the cruising market, customers will finally have access to softer and more attractive sails that are more stable and up to 30 percent lighter.” The 4T FORTE™ is the first uniquely customized and aerodynamic sail to come equipped with an electronic chip, which enables sail owners to monitor sail quality, activity and wear and sail design professionals to access the full design file to ensure optimum quality. 4T FORTE™ is also fully recyclable and impervious to UV degradation, whilst being significantly lighter. As is the standard with OneSails sails, the 4T FORTE™ is constructed in one piece instead of multiple panels glued together, further preventing degeneration over time. Class 40 Fantastica (skippered by Stefano Raspadori and Pietro D’Ali) recently sailed for more than 2,000 miles in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean with mainsail and jib Solent made with 4T FORTE™, in view of qualifying for the next Transat Jacques Vabre edition. The 5,400-mile long race started on November 3rd from La Havre, France and will finish in Itajai, Brazil. More info at: www.onesails.com/4T.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS on spec, and had reduced by 6F at 1850 RPM. Conclusion: The temperature increase had been caused by the common phenomena known as scaling, which had been effectively removed from the tubing, heat exchanger and circulating pipes of the cooling system by the effectiveness of the descaling chemical.

A Cool Solution from Overtemp James Heise is not a man to get hot under the collar, in fact he has made a speciality and a successful business out of keeping things cool on yachts, specifically in the engine room. Overtemp Marine, the company started by James back in 2007, was like a lot of innovative business ideas, based on the practical experience and acquired knowledge of its founder. Overtemp does exactly as its name suggests, and prevents marine engines, generators, hydraulic coolers, sea chests and crossovers from running over temperature.... This is a condition that every owner, captain or engineer is keen to avoid, for the obvious reason that it increases maintenance costs and shortens engine life. Before 2007, James himself was one of those captains running a Hatteras 54 Sports Fishing yacht on the North East coast of the USA. The boat’s pair of C30 Caterpillar engines with only

300 running hours on them, were ramping up temperatures of up to 195F (90C) which James could not bring down, even after changing the coolant with the Cat recommended fluid, and confirming that the impellers were all in good condition. Being anxious to avoid an engine strip down in the middle of a season, James was interested to hear from the Caterpillar engineers about the possibility to use a Biodegragable Marine Industrial Descaler, which they assured him was not a caustic acid, and would not affect the engine’s vital parts such as gaskets, hoses, and seals.

As always it didn’t take long for James’s success story to spread around the marina, and before long he was carrying out the same treatment on a Hatteras 60, also running Cat C30’s but this time with 1500 hours on them. After completing the job and losing 5 degrees on the running temperature, it was enough to convince James to set up in business, providing a service that he could see was unquestionably in demand. Of course finding a reliable ‘engine friendly’ descaling chemical was only the start, but it was a definitive one, which led James into purchasing

Having obtained a quantity of the recommended chemical, Heise then set about creating a closed loop system which allowed the mixture to circulate throughout the cooling system, all the way down to the sea cocks and back, which he allowed to run for four hours. During the subsequent sea trial it was found that the engine running temperature was back

a trailer, and a building a fully portable Dockside Heat Exchanger/Cleaning System. This enabled him to travel to yachts up and down the coast, and to build a portfolio of satisfied clients who had their cooling systems effectively and regularly flushed without ever leaving their berth. Overtemp Marine is now a fully established international business concept, keeping running temperatures down across the entire leisure marine industry from small boats to megayachts , and is very happy to work in the Mediterranean as he often does here in Palma. Article written by Peter Franklin, Yachtbuzz Media. More details: E.mail: james@overtemp.com Tel: +34 871 570 634 Website: www.overtemp.com

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Azimut and Maori Yachts are all regular clients, and here in Spain they exclusively represent Stilmar, manufacturers of Italian luxury RIBs, where they also offer a rental option. Lux, who are proud to stand for tradition innovation, and quality of service are hoping to carry out more and more work here in Palma, and can be contacted via luxyachts.spain@gmail.com.

In Italy, luxury shipyards such as Alfa Marine, Dalla Pieta, Baglietto, Franchini Yachts, Jonbuoy and R10 AIS: The Ultimate Combination in Man Overboard Recovery The weather is extreme, there’s poor visibility and you’ve got a man overboard incident. Ocean Safety’s Jonbuoy Recovery Module is a highly visible and incredibly stable inflatable structure, which can make a rescue attempt much easier for the crew and man overboard (MOB). To heighten its performance the Jonbuoy can be fitted with a Kannad Safelink R10 AIS Survivor Recovery System, which provides accurate information on the location of the casualty. Combining these two innovative products is a massive step towards improving recovery prospects. The Jonbuoy Recovery Module performs by supporting the MOB in a cradle like position in its inflatable support structure, whilst the R10, once activated, alerts vessels fitted with an AIS

receiver within a 4-6 mile radius. The Kannad R10 is professionally fitted to the Jonbuoy so that when the Jonbuoy is deployed from its container, the R10 is activated and starts transmitting, as the recovery module automatically inflates. The Ocean Safety Jonbouy Recovery Module and Kannad R10 combination really does give the best chance of recovery, in a man overboard situation. The Jonbuoy Recovery Module can be found on the pushpits of yachts ranging from 30ft to 150ft, as well as large scale projects and races including the Volvo Ocean Race fleet, the new super-maxi and the J Class yacht “Ranger”. www.oceansafety.com

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS Global support To ensure the quality of the delivered systems and provide a comprehensive service to customers, Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology has developed an extensive and highly experienced service department. This division provides worldwide service for the electrical systems installed on yachts and commercial vessels. Service is provided for electrical installations delivered by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology, and maintenance and service work can also be carried out on other vessels.

Our Friends Electric When Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology opened a dedicated office on Mallorca last year the move was very much welcomed by the yachting community as well as the commercial shipping industry. From regular visitors to the island to those en-route elsewhere, the 24/7 availability of the Dutch company’s service engineers means reliable and fast support for any and all electrical problems. Based on the famous former fishing island of Urk in the Netherlands, Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology has achieved global fame for designing and delivering quality electrical, navigation and alarm systems onboard superyachts and commercial vessels. Recent examples that have made the

pages of the leading magazines include the high-tech systems installed on the 47-metre motoryacht Lady Dee, the 49-metre motoryacht Nassima and a 46-metre Vicem yacht from the Vulcan Line series. Safety is one of the things for which Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology is renowned. In its early years the company was mainly focused on delivering systems for fishing boats, which these were crewed by family and close friends. An electrical system could not fail as it could be a matter of life or death – and despite the fact that Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology now has a global client base its staff always take the same meticulous and personal approach to each and every project.

In response to the high demand for its expertise from clients in and around Mallorca, the Dutch company decided to create a permanent presence on the island. Its office and workshop are located on the Carrer Monseñor Palmer, within walking distance of many of Palma de Mallorca’s marinas. Fast service This is also the location of the warehouse, from where common items are delivered directly from stock. The position allows engineers to quickly be on site whenever assistance is required. They have a wealth of experience in both yachtbuilding and commercial shipping & fishing, which the engineers deploy to quickly solve complex problems and keep downtime to a minimum. Thanks to the short communication lines with the headquarters on Urk, backup is always available and flexible deployment assured. Firstclass support for engineering, panel installation, inventory and logistics is also guaranteed along with more engineer manpower when required. The office and workshop in Palma de Mallorca offers services related to maintenance and service, as well as measurements, inspections, modifications, alterations or even complete refits. Upgrades to existing systems can also be carried out to ensure that onboard comfort remains optimal.

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Ukraine Crisis Impacts Global Superyacht Market By David Robinson New-build contracts have been cancelled and chartering activity reduced. The recent events in Ukraine, and the political row involving Russia, Europe and the US, is having a serious impact on the global superyacht market in several areas. An unknown number of possible new-build contracts, including one as large as 185m (607ft), are no longer going ahead and chartering activity in the Mediterranean and Asian markets has been noticeably reduced by circumstances in Ukraine. A leading Monaco superyacht financer told IBI: “A clear message has been sent to all banks not to lend money to Russians for yachts or any other luxury assets. The flow of newbuild enquiries was starting to grow but this has put a curb on a number of new contracts possible being concluded.” In Germany, the sales and marketing director of one the country’s leading large yacht builders commented to IBI: “The Russian market has gone away and were see no return for a long time. This yard is known to have been potentially negotiating a contract for a 185m yacht for a Russian owner.” Another German builder’s sales director had a similar message. “The whole situation related to Ukraine has killed the market and it is not likely to come back for two or three years,” he said, referring to the previous involvement of Russians in the superyacht market. In various locations in the Med and Asia, the withdrawal of Russia from the chartering market has seen the level of business fall by as much as 40% or more.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS a close look at these majestic yachts. Even more so thanks to the lookout terrace on top the new Moll Vell building, which offers a unique view over the port. Additionally, the Superyacht Cup boosts the nautical tourism, as it efficiently introduces for many people the unique opportunities for recreational yachting in the archipelago.

Letter from the President July 2014 The month of June was very intensive when it comes to news from the sector. To start with, the latest edition of the Superyacht Cup offered a wonderful display of the best superyachts in action, apart from making Palma the focal point of international yachting for a few days. On the other hand, we had a meeting with the local government and other entities to push forward the implementation of quality nautical training on our islands. At national level, we are drafting a report with ANEN about starting a collective agreement for the recreational nautical sector in Spain. Further than the sport, the SYC brings an added value to our islands which is difficult to quantify. On one hand, it attracts large yachts that require maintenance and repairs before and after the competition, benefiting the local businesses. The sailors and other professionals that come to the event make good use of the abundant supply of hotels, restaurants and entertainment of our islands. For the local residents and sailing enthusiasts it is a great opportunity to get

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We have been working for a few weeks already on a draft for a study that will serve as a starting point for a creation of a collective agreement for the workers of the recreational nautical sector in Spain. As a basis for the study, ANEN carried out a nationwide survey last month, in which many of us participated. The collected information will allow an â&#x20AC;&#x153;x-rayâ&#x20AC;? of the sector to be made in order to find out the different necessities to be taken into account when composing the future collective agreement. We would like to emphasize how important it is for our sector to have our own collective agreement, as it will help us to be recognized as an industrial sector in our own right. We will keep you informed on the progress. Another issue that has kept us busy at AENIB this month is the future introduction of system of quality nautical training on our islands. For this reason we are having meetings with various representatives of the local government, including the director general of the Ports and Airports, Antonio Deudero. As this complex project is still in its infancy, we have not much to divulge, but be assured that we will keep you informed on the progress, as always.

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REGATTA NEWS yachts which he sailed from the club. The fantastic, reliable sea breeze conditions in the Bay of Palma provide great racing. Over its 60 years history the club has received many awards.This year more than 120 boats from 21 different nations had submitted their pre-registration a month in advance of the event.

By Jonny Fullerton Grand Prix Sailing Copa del Rey Preview The 33rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE is organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma and will be held from August 2 - 9, 2014. On August 2nd, the Real Club Náutico de Palma will be celebrating the Copa del Rey for the 33rd consecutive year. From 2 - 9 August, a week of frantic activity will begin both on land and on the acclaimed racing area of the bay of Palma, where more than a hundred boats will compete for the glory of the 33rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE. “We’ve been working on it for

the whole year,” explains Jaime Carbonell, manager of the Real Club Náutico de Palma. “As soon as we finish one edition we start working on the next one straight away. It’s without a doubt the event that occupies most of our time in the Real Club Náutico de Palma.” The Copa del Rey has been a success for three decades and is regarded at one of the key high summer regattas in the Mediterranean. The Real Club Náutico de Palma hosts many top international regattas from Olympic dinghy classes to Maxi yachts. It is closely associated with Spain’s royal family, not least with the former King Juan Carlos and the dynasty of Bribon

The Event that Transforms RCNP To host for a week thousands of sailors and a fleet of more than a hundred boats is an extraordinary logistical and organizational challenge. “The club is transformed radically when the Copa del Rey arrives. We adapt the docks to accommodate the nearly 130 participating boats, which need space, mooring and services. On shore, we modify the club meeting rooms for all the people that works in the race: judges, officials, media, and we also adapt the terraces for a new use, to take care of all the participants in the event.” And, as Carbonell recalls, the effects of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE are felt beyond the walls of the Real Club Náutico de Palma. “Every year, the restaurants, bars and hotels in the area close to the

Real Club Náutico de Palma expect the Copa del Rey for what it is: the icon event of the summer in Palma.” At least four champions from 2013 are back to defend their titles. British Mini Maxi Alegre who won the Copa del Rey MAPFRE 2013 in class IRC 0, TP52 Quantum Racing in IRC 52, Swan 45 Rats on Fire in ORC 2 and Synergy 40 Movistar in the ORC 1, all return to defend their titles this year. Lured By the Magic Although these boats and crews have very different profiles, the reasons why they repeat competing in the Copa del Rey MAPFRE are very similar. Terry Hutchinson, (USA) Quantum Racing’s tactician, explains: “The race is special because of what it represents. I did my very first Copa del Rey with Bribon in 2007. It does not get any better than Bribon as your first experience and from there I was hooked on the event.” For Andres Soriano, Alegre’s owner, the appeal of the event is a combination of the atmosphere on shore and the conditions at sea. “It’s special

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REGATTA NEWS because it’s the Copa del Rey!” he reasserts. “It’s a combination of factors: on one hand, the bay of Palma, and on the other hand the Real Club Náutico de Palma, which is very welcoming to everyone coming from abroad. The yacht club members open their doors without any restrictions and they consider us as part of their family. And that’s unique in the world. For me it’s much more important than the Maxi Worlds. In the Copa del Rey you sail 12 races, in the Worlds six or seven; plus I know and have a lot of respect for the former King [Juan Carlos].” “It’s always a pleasure sailing in Palma at that time of the year, especially due to the sea and wind conditions that you can find. In addition, the Real Club Náutico de Palma is a really friendly club”: according to Rafael Carbonell, Rats on Fire’s owner. For Pedro Campos, Movistar’s skipper, is the event of reference in his racing season: “It’s been a fixed event for many years for our crew. Without a doubt, it’s the most important race of the calendar.” The Bay of Palma The Copa del Rey MAPFRE race courses are praised by sailors, and it becomes special when more than a hundred boats come together. “The Bay of Palma creates very unique challenges based on the race course that you race”, says Terry Hutchinson. “Be it up near Portals or down just outside of Palma entrance the courses are very challenging and really keep the teams on their toes. To be successful takes patience.” “The left side is favoured in eight out of ten races in the race course at the end of the bay, but we are several classes and we have to take turns in the different areas,” Soriano added. “The good thing is that in August the wind always picks up. It’s a great place to race.” The Secret of Victory Winning the Copa del Rey MAPFRE is no easy task. Pedro

Campos has done it 6 times and this year he is trying to beat the all-time record of victories in the 33 years of history of the race. “The keys are to prepare properly the boat, a good rating optimization and to know that is a long-distance race, in which you sail many races and never everything is won or lost” he mentions. Terry Hutchinson adds two terms: “perseverance and determination. It’s a long event and it is as much about staying in the hunt early on so that you can get to the end of the event with an opportunity to win.” At least five Mini Maxis will meet this year, and in Andres Soriano’s opinion to excel in such a tight fleet you need to have a good start. “In our class, that’s the key. If you win the start is relatively easy to get first to the mark. I know I’m simplifying it too much, but usually that’s the case. If you don’t have a good start then you need to find other formulas to get an advantage, and the Bay of Palma always provides them.” The 33 Copa del Rey MAPFRE is organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma and will take place from August 2nd to the 9th, 2014. 3rd Regatta of the 2014 Barclays 52 Super Series One of the highlights of the annual Copa del Rey is the sight of the TP52 fleet lined up in front of the glamourous Real Club Náutico de Palma. Palma has always been one of the favourite venues of the series, Copa del Rey expects at least ten TP52’s on the starting line for the third regatta of the four regatta series representing the largest fleet of the larger monohull classes racing at the 33rd Copa del Rey. The 52’s have separate courses and will compete in their usual windward/leeward style race tracks with one longer coastal race which is always a highlight of the regatta. One of the unique aspects of the BARCLAYS

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www.completemarinefreight.com 52 SUPER SERIES is that every race result counts to the overall series classification, there are no discards. so consistency is key and the racing is sure to be fast and furious. Currently the overall season points are very tight: Quantum Racing leads the series with 33pts, closely followed by Ran Racing on 37pts, Azzurra on 38pts, Phoenix on 42 pts and Gladiator on 58 pts. Fans can follow the racing via the yacht tracker system (Virtual Eye) and receive live race commentary via the website: www.52superseries.com Seven teams from five different nations will fight in the 33 Copa del Rey MAPFRE (August 2nd to the 9th) for the Gazprom Swan 60 World Championship The Gazprom Swan 60 fleet will debut during the Copa del Rey MAPFRE. Seven yachts from five different nations (Germany, China, Denmark, British Virgin Islands and Russia) have submitted their pre-registration to compete for the glory of the regatta, which will also score as the class’ World Championship. The Swan 60s arrive in Palma with the intention of stealing the show in a race which this year exceeds by far the hundred entries. “The racing is consistently intense,” explains Vladimir Liubomirov, president of the Gazprom Swan 60 class. “We have a wonderful mix of seasoned America’s Cup, Olympic and Round the World Race sailors from a diverse number of nationalities. It has also been excellent to get our

bright new stars of the future involved with a few youth entries.” The Copa del Rey MAPFRE is the first regatta of the Swan 60 class in the Mediterranean. “Every sailor dreams of racing in this regatta,” says Liubomirov. “I am delighted that we can share in the Spanish racing magic which makes Copa del Rey MAPFRE so popular around the world. Besides being the class president, Vladimir Liubomirov is the defending world champion of the Gazprom Swan 60 class, after the victory achieved in 2013 onboard Bronenosec in Cowes (UK). Liubomirov reaches Palma with the intention to defend the title: “Our team is very capable of dealing with the pressure of defending the victory which we achieved last year. We will keep an eye on the progression of the latest addition to the fleet, Windward, from the Hong Kong Yacht Club, who was second in its debut. We must also be aware that we will have fresh new entries to the Gazprom Swan 60 Class for this particular event that we have never measured our boat speed against.” Young with Future The Gazprom Swan 60 class was created in 2012 and recognized by the ISAF in 2013. Their first season included four events in the waters of Russia, the Netherlands and the UK. This year’s calendar includes events in St. Petersburg (Russia), Palma and Porto Cervo (Sardinia, Italy).

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REGATTA NEWS was silver in Athens 2004 and Finn world champion- and also competed in the America’s Cup with the Italian team +39 as mainsail trimmer. Trujillo confirms he is “very excited. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time but with the Olympic calendar, the America’s Cup... And at last the time has come. I will be the driver in one of the watches, trimmer and, like everything in this race, a bit of everything.” Team Campos Two newcomers to the Volvo Ocean Race and a 32 years old “veteran” join the Spanish project in the offshore race that will start next October from Alicante. The team led by Iker Martínez and Xabi Fernández confirmed that Spaniards Rafa Trujillo and Antonio “Ñeti” Cuervas-Mons and French Nicolas Lunven will be, respectively, trimmer/driver, bowman and navigator of the new Spanish boat. Third Volvo Ocean Race for Cuervas-Mons This will be the third Volvo Ocean Race for Spaniard Antonio “Ñeti” Cuervas-Mons (32). It will be his third time in the Spanish team, after competing in the 2008-2009 and 2011-2012 editions. The sailor from Santander acknowledges that this is “a big step forward in my career,” especially for the fact that “until now I was one of the under 30 crew members and that opened me the doors to enter the race. Once you are over 30 I think is

more complicated to be onboard because the options to find sailors are much wider, and to be here, for me it means that my previous experience is valued and I’m really proud of it.” His teammate Xabi Fernández, highlights that “he is a bowman with a lot of experience and for us it’s a relief to know that things will go well. It gives us a lot of confidence.” A new change for “Ñeti” this year is that his responsibilities go far beyond just sailing, as Xabi pointed out: “Besides being a key player in the team, he is also in charge of the mast and everything that “goes up”. He will train the under 30 crew members and, as well, his work will be to have the crew as trained as possible.” Round the World Baptism for Lunven and Trujillo Rafa Trujillo (38), from Cádiz, as well as French Nicolas Lunven (31) will debut in the Volvo Ocean Race. Trujillo has competed four times in the Olympic Games – he

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“We’ve known him for 20 years,” said Xabi Fernández. “We know he is a hard working person, very strong and talented. We have no doubt that he will be one of the drivers who will contribute a lot to this boat.” On the other hand, “Nico” Lunven is a well-known French sailor. He has several Atlantic crossings under his belt; he also won the Solitaire du Figaro in 2009 and a podium in 2012, second in the Sydney-Hobart, bronze in the Fastnet Race on several occasions... After seven years in the Figaro circuit, Lunven joins the Spanish team. For him this is “a big challenge, not only in sporting terms but also personally; nice and different. As well, I’m very happy to do so with the Spanish team, which makes it even more interesting since it’s a culture different from mine. For me everything is new and I have to be focused on our team, trying to give the best of myself and not wasting time thinking about other things,” said from the team’s base in Sanxenxo (Pontevedra). For Xabi, Lunven “is a very young sailor and a very talented navigator. This edition we will have to push even harder because of the fact that we are sailing on onedesign boats and perhaps the navigator’s profile changes a little bit. Besides ‘Nico’ being the ultimate responsible for the navigation, he is also another driver, another trimmer... and on critical moments he can give a hand on deck, in my opinion, he is more than a traditional navigator.”

Bermuda and San Diego Shortlisted as America’s Cup Venues The island of Bermuda and the city of San Diego have been shortlisted as potential host cities for the 35th America’s Cup. Chicago, which had also been under consideration, is now a likely venue for America’s Cup World Series racing in 2015 and 2016. “Both Bermuda and San Diego have made very compelling cases to be the host for the next America’s Cup,” said Russell Coutts, Director of the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA). “We will be in good hands with either venue.” Bermuda is 640 miles (1,030 km) east-southeast of North Carolina. It is known to sailors for the Newport to Bermuda race, as well as the Bermuda Gold Cup match-racing event, both of which have a long history of success on the island and a sterling reputation among sailors. America’s Cup racing in Bermuda would take place close to shore, within the Great Sound. San Diego is one of only seven cities to have hosted the America’s Cup. When the Cup was previously held there in 1988, 1992 and 1995, the race course was far offshore, on the ocean waters beyond Point Loma. But if San Diego were selected as the venue this time, racing would take place in San Diego Bay, offering viewing opportunities for spectators along the city’s waterfront. The host city for the next America’s Cup will be announced by ACEA before the end of this year. americascup.com

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Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona: August 20 - 24 The 30th edition the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Regatta will be held in Alcudia Bay between August 20-24th. With its 30 years of history, this iconic regatta has become one of the main events in the Mediterranean classic boat circuit. In the 30th anniversary of this famous Balearic regatta there will be the following categories: vintage boats, classic boats, spirit of tradition, lateen sail, big boats, dragons and flying fifteen. This regatta counts towards the “2014 Spanish Championship of Classic and Vintage Boats”.

Launched in 2003 by the Club Marítimo de Mahón (CMM) and the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (RCNB), the Copa del Rey de Barcos de Época – Vela Clásica Menorca has, over its seven years, attracted hundreds of “Ladies of the Sea” with their owners and crews to the enchanting Balearic island, whose natural harbour has been one of the most strategic in the whole of the western Mediterranean since medieval times.

You can access all information regarding the 30th edition of the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Regatta on the following links in the tournament’s website: Regatta Announcement: http://www.fundacionhispania. org/anuncio.htm The upcoming 30th edition of the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Regatta is without a doubt an unmissable event for all sailing fans who will be able to enjoy the extarordinary beauty of the vintage and classis boats that are taking part in this magnificent event.

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The harbour scenery brings a unique aspect to the regatta, and the sight of the finishing line from the vantage point of the roof bar at the Club Maritimo.is something to behold.

The variety of winds, the crystal clear waters and the breath taking scenery together with the classic and vintage boats that flock in great numbers to the island to take part in the only Spanish leg of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, a part of the Mediterranean Circuit, make for an unforgettable spectacle. The Islander will be there taking some spectacular photos which we will include in next month’s issue of The Islander. The ‘giant’ Marriete (1915), Mariquita (1911) and Halloween (1926) have already confirmed their participation in this year’s event and Marigol (1892) is currently the oldest boat to be registered in the fleet of over 80 beautiful classic yachts.

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Some of the regatta’s most loyal participants such as Trivia, Emeraude, Carrillion of Wight, Tichi Don, Freedonia and Rose Joan have confirmed their attendance and by doing so they are helping to consolidate the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Regatta as one of the key events in the classic and vintage boat circuit.

Panerai Classic Regatta 2014, Mahon, Menorca: August 26 - 30

The organising committee has issued the regatta announcement explaining the details of this special 30th anniversary edition, which is taking place in Alcudia Bay between August 20th and August 24th. The announcement also contains all the necessary requirements for enrolment purposes and information for sailing fans on how to follow the regatta’s developments.

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REGATTA NEWS Results: 1 3763 ffiel good (Scott Walker & Andrew Harvey) 2 3600 Dragonfly (Michael Beecken & Stephen Parry) 3 3825 Koonjong (Ken Dumpleton & Jitka Soskova) Mallorca Championships RCNPP (Pollensa)

More information at: http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Come Fly with Us! Hugh Wilson Trophy – Pollensa The Hugh Wilson Trophy is sailed every year as a three stopper around Pollensa bay. It’s more about fun than serous racing, but as ever, we all want to win! Of the five boats that turned out, three elected to sail up the north coast, which paid off as they arrived shortly behind ffiel good, who had taken a mid bay course. fuego fatuo, crewed by first time sailor Christophe Bollard, took the final place – not least due to still being in instruction mode at the start gun. After the fleet regrouped behind Formentor Island, we set off on a screaming close reach across the bay. Ffiel good had a scorching start, closely followed by fuego fatuo, who refused to let go all the way over. 500 metres out from Bon Aire, the wind lightened and freed – so up went the kites. Dragonfly hadn’t been able to

catch fuego fatuo on the reach, but started to overhaul under spinnaker. The final hundred metres to the finish turned into a tight reach, which allowed Dragonfly – who dropped their spinnaker – to take second on the line. The difference was the distance from bow to forestay – a very tight finish! We were joined by our supporters for the traditional paella lunch, accompanied by suitable liquid refreshment to prepare us for the final leg. After lunch, Ken’s crew, Jitka – who is another first time sailor – and also Christophe’s wife – had to leave for Palma, so Ken was singlehanded for the leg home. The wind favoured us, giving another tight two sail reach back to Pollensa. Dragonfly pipped ffiel good, with single hander Ken (Koonjong) third. Paul and Alan brought Heaven Sent home fourth, to finish the same in the trophy; with newcomer Chris helming fuego fatuo across the bay for the final position.

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The Mallorca Championship in the bay of Pollensa is always one of the great events of the year. This year the three days of regatta were each sailed in very different wind conditions, but it was the weather that again made the event a great success.  A top quality fleet assembled for the series, all of which had a strong chance of coming out with a podium finish. Indeed, at some time during the weekend almost every one led the fleet. The first race was started in fair conditions, and saw a close race for the top mark. fuego fatuo called the shifts right on the second beat, and took the lead ready for the final downwind leg, a position they held to the finish, with Flying High and Fine Fettle close behind. Race two was abandoned at the start of the second leg, to the surprise of many, and the dismay of the leaders. However, events were to prove the race committee correct, as the wind proceeded to veer dramatically to the north. After re-laying the course, no one was sure where the windward mark was. Hawkeye

Walker was the first to spot the mark, tucked in by the seaplane base, and headed for it with unerring accuracy, rounding first and keeping that position for the rest of the race. Speedy Gonzales and Flying High made up the top three. The morning of day two was flat calm, and no signs it would improve. However, as race time approached, a breeze started to fill in. Fine Fettle was indeed on fine form, and took two bullets, with Olympian Viviana Giuliano (Stormtrooper III) second in race 4. Flying High showed a consistent 2 and 3 with Speedy Gonzales the other top three boat. Sunday started as it was to continue, with a fresh southerly breeze from the early hours. This made for a start down in Hells’s corner – close to Alcudia. The gusty conditions were a challenge for all, with some exciting moments. It was a joy to watch the tussle between Fine Fettle and Flying High at the bottom mark, although obviously we would have preferred to have been looking over the stern at them, not forwards. This allowed the fleet to concertina, with five boats close together at the mark. As we rounded we saw Speedy Gonzales and Dragonfly way upwind, planning towards us at high speed. A big surprise, as we thought they were close behind! We later found that they had missed the spreader

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mark, and had to go back to correct. All was still open at the start of race six, and we set off in fresh conditions. The series leaders Fine Fettle, Flying High and Speedy Gonzales arrived at the top mark close together, followed by fuego fatuo who rounded the top mark fourth, and sped down the run to take three places and arrive at the bottom first. Around the mark, they went inshore, and tacked for the lay line, whilst Speedy Gonzalez and Fine Fettle stayed a little further offshore. As the finish approached, a slight lift allowed the other two to lay the line, for a close finish to the race and the series. A special word of thanks to mystery sailor “The Stig” who sailed the flying fifteen fleet boat on Sunday and – despite being in the oldest boat, with the oldest sails and no spinnaker – was right up there at the end of each beat. Could it be anything to do with World and Olympic wins in Finn and Soling, as well as a Volvo Round the World? He had the courtesy to stay clear of the contenders, but who knows where he would have been otherwise – watch out guys! Just shows how close flying fifteen racing can be. Results: 1 3728 Fine fettle (David & Hannah Barber) 2 3592 Flying High (Patrick Harris & Vincent Harris) 3 3804 Speedy Gonzales (Michael Clough & Alan Green) 3589 TRO (Emiliano Llinas)

Veni, Vidi trophy The Veni, Vidi trophy is a special prize presented by longstanding Pollensa ff sailor Pepper, who writes: “I donated the brassware trophy. It’s to be awarded at the championship for the boat which enters and finishes each and every race AND most importantly has the most points. DNSs or DNFs would eliminate contestants from being awarded the Veni, Vidi Trophy. “Veni, Vidi, Vici” was Julius Caesar’s short summary after a 46BC battle in Zela (now part of Turkey), that translates as “I came, I saw, I conquered” – the Vici has been left off. It’s a humorous reminder that without Tail End Charlie there would be no next to last, next to next to last etc. and to give the last guy a reason to improve for next year’s championship so he doesn’t get it consecutively. The history of the brassware is that it was from the spoils of war. My grandfather served with T.E. Lawrence in the last days of the Ottoman Empire. He also sold Lawrence a motorcycle with dodgy brakes in 1935*. Cheers Pepper *There may errors of grandeur in this paragraph.” Coming up: August 20-24 Conde de Barcelona (Alcudia) September 14-19 European Championships (Pollensa)

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FIFA World Cup TV Viewing Disrupted by the BBC and ITV Move The reduced coverage for BBC and ITV services on Sky and Freesat has been a real issue over the last couple of months for viewers wanting to watch the FIFA World Cup. On Thursday 6th February 2014, the BBC services were transferred to a new permanent home on Astra 2E and 2F (28.2E). ITV and Channel 4 followed shortly after that. The satellites Astra 2E and 2F have a slightly tighter and more powerful coverage, which means that UK households now get a slightly stronger signal at the expense of the original overspill areas. As a result, viewers outside the UK have found it hard to receive them. Ashore in Mallorca, service has been uninterrupted when using a 2 metre dish, but the largest, average stabilized antenna used on yachts is 1 metre. Dishes of this size have been unable to receive these popular freeview channels, especially unfortunate for those of you who wanted to

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watch all the FIFA World Cup matches with commentary in English. Early Preview of a New Solution for Future Sporting Events A new solution to watch BBC, ITV and the other freeview channels is just around the corner. It is a very simple and cheap IPTV solution that will work anywhere in the world. It requires a reasonable internet connection with a minimum connection speed of 600kbps for low resolution through standard resolution to 3Mbps for full HD. I am testing one on my home Telefonica slow ADSL line at the moment very successfully, and clearly it will work on most 3G, every 4G and wi-fi connection and, at 600kbps for low resolution, can also be used on satellite systems. It includes a very small black box that connects to the Internet by cable or wi-fi and an HD cable to the TV. It will have a low purchase price and a small monthly subscription. The English-language channel subscription includes 50 UK channels, 5 Irish channels and over 50 radio channels. There is also a Scandinavian 43-channel subscription available including Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and 5 UK channels, and a Russian channel subscription with 43 Russian channels. All the channels are freeview channels from each of these countries. If you, like me, are a subscriber

to Sky UK, I’m sure that the vast majority of the time you find yourself watching good quality programme content on the freeview channels. Recent major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, The Open and the Commonwealth Games have all been or are about to be on the freeview channels. Sadly, this is a bit late for the FIFA World Cup but I will let you know when this system is fully tested and available.

The European Commission put weight behind 5G, but what is 5G? After writing last month about Google’s plans to make more data available to the world via 100 plus LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites, the EC has now put its weight behind the development of 5G, saying in a memo that the technology will be “a leap, not a step, forward”. What is 5G? At this moment in time no-one knows! It has not been defined. The performance standards have been hinted at with figures being plucked out of the ether with suggestions such as being able to download an HD movie in 1 second. In a recent interview, Dr Paul Jacobs, CEO and President of Qualcom stated when asked about 5G answered, “What would it take to build a wireless system

that would make you feel comfortable enough to place your pace-maker controller in the cloud? I think those sort of things are where 5G ought to head.” So clearly he doesn’t know either, but has a pretty major vision! Neelie Kroes, the vice president of the European Commission, said 5G will be more than just the next step beyond 4G networks now being rolled out, as it “offers totally new possibilities to connect people, and also things – being cars, houses, energy infrastructures. All of them at once, wherever you and they are”. The roadmap of the 5G PublicPrivate Partnership, initiated by the EC and industry players last December year, suggests that 5G standards will boost wireless capacity so that it is 1,000 times higher than in 2010, and will bring about energy savings per service of up to 90 per cent. I am intrigued as to how this will work, and have not been able to find out any detail in this regard. The Partnership also claims it will support more than seven trillion connected devices and seven billion people. The European Union invested €50 million in 5G projects nearly two years ago and the PublicPrivate Partnership on 5G was launched by the Commission with an indicative budget of €700 million. In February, Kroes called for a global consensus on 5G by 2015, and in the meantime

the EC has just partnered with South Korea to work towards a global definition of 5G and cooperate in research around the technology. The EU has also earmarked €16 million to fund the Ericsson-coordinated METIS project, which is defining the architecture for future 5G networks by driving the prestandardisation and regulation processes. Ericsson’s CTO Ulf Ewaldsson said in early July that there was a risk of exaggerating what 5G can achieve, but suggested the technology can deliver on expectations with speeds exceeding those on fixed networks. Realistic predictions suggest that the earliest we may see 5G is 2020 but is more likely to be 2025!

4K Ultra-HD TV to redefine the data paradigm Ultra-HD TV, otherwise known as 4K TV will become the driver of a high quality video market within the next decade and is set to change the data delivery algorithm.

next evolution of video. Citing Ericsson, IHS and other sources, a recent SES report said industry forecasts project more than 1,000 Ultra HD channels broadcasting, more than 500 million Ultra HD screens sold, and more than 400 million High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) set top boxes (STBs) installed by 2025, about the time that 5G will be with us! The report notes that two thirds of consumers say they want to have an Ultra-HD screen once they have seen one, and that 25 percent of consumers would willingly pay for HD or Ultra-HD. What is needed, and currently in development is the content for viewers to watch.

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While HD and Ultra-HD are high-end services, the changing media landscape risks creating a new digital divide. With the onset of Ultra-HD and a massive surge in video content imminent, decision makers will have to take this information into consideration as they form new policies that affect the industry. Neelie Kroes clearly seems to be taking the initiative already in the EC with the investment in 5G, as indeed are all the various satellite operators are, including Inmarsat, Intelsat, Eutelsat, SES, Viasat and others, not to mention Google and Facebook, the new arrivals in the satellite business. As always, interesting times ahead. Who is this?

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brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Overfishing in European Waters Last month the European Commission confirmed what most of us in the world of marine conservation already knew. That Mediterranean fish stocks are overfished and are likely to completely collapse, in fact it is such a high figure that it seems to be inevitable that the Mediterranean fish stocks in general will collapse completely. 91% of our fish stocks here in the Med are overfished. Our good friends at Oceana Europe conduct some seriously good work at a political level to pressure the EU and local governments to implement change and improve fisheries management. Lead by local Mallorquin marine

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conservationist Mr. Xavier Pastor who has said “The more stocks are assessed in the Mediterranean, the more it becomes clear how incredibly high overfishing rates are in the region. It is past time to take concrete action to phase out this tremendous problem. Managers can no longer turn their backs to this situation, and must coordinate with the scientists to base management plans on sound knowledge,” “Overfishing is not the only one problem in the Mediterranean. Illegal fishing activities and overcapacity, among others, are shortcomings that must be addressed with the appropriate enforcement of existing legislation. Moreover, fishing policy should be compatible with the implementation of measures responding to conservation-related EU legislation such as the designation and management of Natura 2000 sites at-sea” So why am I quoting Xavier Pastor? Because this guy knows what he is talking about, he has been involved in marine research and conservation for many years, he has a very well funded research and conservation group under his management and I thought it may show you that its not

just a crazy Aussie jumping up and down about repairing the damage we have done to our beautiful home, but also other professional people and organizations. Of course we can all sit here and blame the government or blame the EU or blame our neighbor or anyone else that’s in our firing line. Why don’t we actually stand up and take it on the chin and say “Hey, we have all contributed to the overfishing of the Mediterranean, lets do something about it!” How have WE done this? Simply by purchasing without thinking! Simply by consuming! Simply by wanting to feed our families healthy foods! Its crazy hey, try to do the right thing but we are actually doing ourselves and our environment long term, possibly irreversible, damage! There are no current and up to date sustainable seafood guides for the Balearic Islands fisheries, sure there are some general guides, but the reality is there is nothing to assist us, the consumer, to better choices in our purchases. Not yet anyway. I know the WWF are working on a guide, when this is released we will inform you all. The concept of sustainable

seafood is a can of worms, the simple fact is we need to eat less seafood and the seafood we do purchase should come from small scale local fisheries. Do you think you could eat less seafood? The best advice I can give you for not supporting large scale fisheries here in the Balearic Islands is when you go to a restaurant or market find out how the fish was caught. If it was caught from bottom trawlers here in the Balearics, please say NO! The sooner these bottom trawlers are banned from the Balearic Islands the sooner we will all be able to eat more local fish!

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DIVE UPDATE Nick Stael von Holstein Nick@ondineescape.com Apps for Diving In the modern technological age of iphones and tablets, where you can find out almost everything as long as your wifi is connected; APPs have become the mainstream contact and interaction medium. From booking a plane ticket or a hoilday, shopping online, to emails and running a business, the list goes on. There are hundreds fo Apps for diving. You can even take an iphone diving now using a number of different underwater housings (check out iGills or ScubaCapsule), so here are some of my favorite dive APPS. 1. Divetime – Dive site lowdown A listing of 12,500 dive sites and 8,500 dive shops, Divetime.com hosts the largest database of scuba diving resources on the internet. User contributions and internal research makes this list one of the most comprehensive with specific site descriptions detailing gps co-ordinates, depths & local conditions as well as photos. 2. Alert Diver – dive medical assistance & dive eduction Alert Diver magazine, features Divers Alert Network (DAN) main content of research, education, medical information and dive safety. In addition, Alert Diver showcases underwater photography,

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dive travel and marine environmental topics. Great articles and thought-provoking inspiration for your next dive adventure. DAN is a nonprofit, dive safety organization whose mission is to help divers in need of emergency medical assistance and to promote dive safety through research, education, products and services. Alert Diver is a benefit to members of DAN and published 4 times a year; its companion website, AlertDiver.com, is available to everyone. If you are a current DAN member (DAN America region), everything offered in this app is included in your membership and free. 3. Scuba Diving Quiz App – Test your knowledge There are plenty of quiz or exam apps; the best version I have found is Scuba Diving Quiz. The Lite version allows only 20 questions total. Buy full version to get access to all questions. Scuba Diving Quiz is for anyone interested in scuba diving, testing their knowledge about diving, refreshing their skills and knowledge, and learning new things about diving and underwater world of wonders. Open water and Advanced openwater students as well as experienced scuba divers will benefit by testing their knowledge and refreshing their memory on the things they already know. Diving instructors will also benefit by making sure

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Questions range from general skills, to more advanced physics and physiology questions, as well as diving equipment. This is the great App to refresh your skills before the dive season resumes, or in-between dive trips.

For dive professionals this is the perfect App to show a modelspecific dive computer in action to your students.

4. iDive This is a user friendly App that transform your iPad into a model-specific dive computer with short tutorial videos to get you setup and started. A virtual depth sensor you can interact with on your iPad with simple hand movements to make it descend or ascend in the water column and so create your own dive profile. While diving you can see the nitrogen intake and release of your body. At the end of the dive, tap on the log icon to see a summary of your dive. The iDive Computer HD App comes with a non branded dive computer which you can customise by purchasing, via inApp, simulations for modelspecific dive computers of major brands such as Aeris, Cressi, Mares, Oceanic, ScubaPro, SubGear, Suunto and Tusa. The App runs in real time using the Buhlmann ZHL16C algorithm (moderate conservatism setting) and supports the most typical dive screens such as: surface, normal diving, entering deco, deco stop,

5. Marine guides – Marine Species There are some great marine life ID guides. A great one for divers is Marine Species which lists more than 70 common marine species. 2 tables contains more than 70 species, including: * Descriptions of each specie. * Scientific name and common name. * Features. * Hand drawn illustrations of species. * Free interactivity with the image (zoom, move and rotate). So apart from finding all you need to know about diving from APPSs, you can take your iphone for a dive, to plan, record and log your dive & profile (syncing with your dive computer), takes photos and videos (that can be uploaded to dive site websites), identify marine life. Very cool technology! All we need now is APP to attach gills to your iphone so it can breath for you. We could call it iBreath. Big Bubbles, No Troubles……

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Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com Midsummer Madness Recently I have been furiously ticking items off an ‘I need these gadgets in my life’ list. First came the juicer. After a minor beetroot-without-a-lid mishap (think mass murder in the kitchen) I have become quite accustomed to drinking 25 of my five-a-day in a garish liquid form. Second came the GoPro. Purchased second hand from a friend, complete with Floaty Backdoor (yes, that is an actual thing, Google it), this gadget was to accompany me on every outdoor adventure henceforth. Last week was its first SUP outing. Summer has truly arrived in Mallorca. Portals Nous beach was teeming, towels cheekby-jowl, and the waters dotted with anchored boats. Our SUP was a bit of an obstacle course, zigzagging between onboard sunbathers, barbecuers, readers and music lovers, saying many

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a “buenos días” along the way. But the boat I really wanted to manoeuvre alongside was RM Elegant (www.rmelegant.com). There was one hell of a party going on atop this immense 72-metre futuristic-looking superyacht. Music blaring, saucy dancing, and dozens of neatly-dressed crew on hand to fetch and carry. I SUPed as close as I could before activating RM Elegant’s automatic intruder bazooka system (ok, it may not have one of these), and we got it all on GoPro. Back home, of the 153 photos taken, at least 20 of them were decent, so all-in-all a successful debut for gadget number two. Meanwhile, the GoPro’s former owner, EL CREW CO boss Erica Lay, was off on a SUP adventure with Pollensa-based Bellini (www.bellini.es). This is what she had to say... “We met up at the Bellini shop which, for me, was a bad idea. They had a sale on. My

very reasonably priced SUP adventure morning turned out to be not quite so reasonably priced after I left the shop with a new pair of trainers, bikini, handbag, and shorts. But as they were on sale I was actually saving money - or something. Anyway, we piled into a van and were taken to the lovely Playa Cocodrilo, about 15 minutes around the coast.” “Once kitted out with new climby wetsuit-type shoes and paddle boards, off we went with a number of guides dotted through our little group to keep an eye on us. I was with two hooligans who enjoyed pushing each other off the boards and splashing at every opportunity, so we were separated and put in a different group. Eugenio told us it was so we could go and do the higher cliff jumps that the children shouldn’t be doing, but I suspect they just wanted to remove the troublemakers.” “Anyway, we took a nice leisurely paddle along the coast on flat waters, perfect for the learners. On reaching a lovely little cove, we popped our boards on the beach and went for a good snorkel before resuming our jaunt. When the wind started to pick up and the sea got a little choppy we headed back to do some cliff jumping. Eugenio leashed our boards together and dropped a little anchor and off we went, swimming up to the first spot. All five of us threw ourselves off the first ledge. Eugenio then took us to a further three spots, each a little higher than

the last. By the end, we were at 8 to 10 metres and only three daredevils remained. Not being one to be outdone by noisy boys, I was of course one of them. Good fun, despite my bikini top ending up round my ears after most jumps. Ladies, I’d suggest a well fitting top or a one piece if you’d like to save your dignity.” “Following our extreme jumping, we paddled back in a chain to another hidden gem. Anchor dropped, we swam under a big rock arch and Eugenio then disappeared down a big crack, beckoning us to follow. We squeezed through a narrow gap and found ourselves in an underwater cave and, with the aid of dynamo torches, waded down a channel into a pool. We had two routes out – one was another channel to swim along out into the open water, the other was a hole in the cave wall, about 2 metres below the surface. I, along with the two hooligans, opted for the latter. The swim was a lot longer than we realised – optical illusions underwater and all that - and two of us didn’t have fins, so I emerged with a scraped knee and another with a scraped back but, as he proudly said, “chicks dig scars.” We do.” If you’re ever bored with regular beach weekends, get in touch with Bellini. As for me, I am seeking gadget three – an activity tracker wrist thingy. Time to start saving again...

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REVIEWING YOUR YACHT INSURANCE? Unfurled, a Family Affair, Win Superyacht Cup Palma

Jens Ploch, Pantaenius Spain S.L. (+34) 971 70 86 70 Following our article in the June issue regarding War Risks cover, Yacht Transport and policies relating to paid Crew we will now give some tips on the thorny issue of claims. When considering material damage (for e.g. Accident – Collision – Burglary – Theft – Fire) a golden rule any boat owner should follow in the event of an incident which may give rise to an insurance claim is to always act as if you were uninsured. It is the yacht owners contractual obligation to carry out all possible actions to minimize the damage and most insurers will reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred for this aim, be they fruitful or not.

The check list below is not exhaustive but outlines the basic steps to follow, given that the circumstance allow this: - Do what you can to minimize the damage, including prompt action to reduce damage to machinery immersed in water. - Irrespective of who is responsible, notify your insurer/ broker of the circumstances as soon as possible, giving a contact phone/fax number and email address. - Take photographs and notes of any damage or material evidence and send them to your insurer/broker. - In cases of theft, vandalism, explosion or fire, immediately notify the Police as well as your insurer/broker and be sure to obtain a Police incident number. - If towage or salvage is required to protect your vessel from serious damage do not agree on any fixed costs. If possible use the Lloyd’s Open Form which

offers you and the insurers some legal protection against unscrupulous salvers. - In cases of collision, provide your insurer/broker the name and address of the other party and their insurers. - If your insurers appoints a surveyor to assess the damage, you are recommended to be present. For serious or complicated claims you might consider appointing your own surveyor to work alongside your insurer’s surveyor. If the accident has resulted in a life threatening situation always first source emergency assistance via the official

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STRAIGHT TALK ON THE DOSH Tigers on price, they would almost certainly have lost.

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Decision Time for Mallorca There is more than one way to run a business. It might seem an obvious thing to say, but sometimes it isn’t always so easy to see the obvious staring you in the face. Indulge me for a few sentences while I work up an analogy. Bentley and Ford are both in the business of selling cars. Bentley sells a small number of very expensive beautiful ones to customers who don’t mind paying a very high price for three tonnes of luxury. Ford sell a large amount of much cheaper cars to customers who are very cost conscious and want a basic runaround for the cheapest possible price. It is the founding philosophy of the company as Henry Ford brought car ownership within reach of the working populace. Both Bentley & Ford are successful at what they do because they target a market and give that market what it wants.

In the last few years however, the continued rise of the Asian Tiger economies of India and the Far east have spawned new competition at the cheaper end of the car market, Kia, Hyundai, Tata etc are the new ‘Fords’ looking to bring motoring to the billions of potential new customers as the new middle classes emerge in the industrialisation of the East. With cheap labour and raw material costs they can produce cars cheaper than Ford can ever hope to match with their Western world overheads and wage costs. So Ford began to change. They effectively moved a little more upmarket. They invested in stylish new designs, they packed their new models with technology, tricks and toys and began to market themselves as more of a premium product, and it seems to have worked for them. It was a courageous move to ditch the market sector that they invented and dominated for 70+ years, but had they attempted to tough it out and take on the Eastern

Mallorca, whether it realises it or not, is facing a similar challenge. In the 60’s and 70’s this island was a pioneer in providing cheap holidays in the sun to the increasingly wealthy middle class of post war Europe. They built an industry from scratch and did very nicely out of it, but now, exactly in the same way as Ford, they are facing competition in that market from countries that have lower overheads. European wages, and sky high Mallorcan land costs mean that they can no longer compete on price with the new markets opening up as budget airlines travel further, to destinations that can ‘out cheap’ Mallorca. Look around the island, and it is easy to see where this is all going. The traditional mass market resorts are suffering. Holidaymakers are still coming, but as the hotels, bars and restaurants keep chasing ‘cheap’, the profit margins are squeezed to the point that the businesses are making very little profit, even if the seats have bums on them, but increasingly they haven’t. Go to the more ‘upmarket’ areas and you see

premium real estate selling well, marinas full to the brim with luxury boats, and the top end restaurants are full with no hint of a crisis. Mallorca needs to realise that in continuing to chase the economy end of the market at all costs, it is taking on a battle that it will almost certainly lose. There are small signs that it is doing something about this with the half-hearted rebranding of bits of Magaluf as ‘Calvia Beach’, but it needs to throw itself wholeheartedly into this, and spend some serious cash to reinvest into the resorts. Mallorca has plenty of potential customers out there, and those customers have the potential to provide a profitable living if you can give them what they want to spend their money on. So far the authorities here have shown insufficient gumption to take on the substantial task in hand. Standing still is not an option, and this is a decision that must be taken sooner rather than later to cut the losses and develop the next incarnation of the Mallorcan product that will ensure prosperity for the next few generations. Just like Ford, they invented an industry once, it shouldn’t be so hard to reinvent it again.

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NEWS 4 STEWS had travelled 24 hours just for the conference. “It’s very hard to get time off in Japan, so we’ve just come here for 5 days!” one of them told me, her eyes shining from either the class she’d just attended or jet-lag.

Ruth Laver ruth@superyachtluxury.com www.superyachtluxury.com https://www.facebook.com/ WellnestNelson?ref=hl https://twitter.com/ superyachtluxur Barcelona Yoga Conference Review Being a bit of yoga junkie, I have a tendency to spend most of my holiday time and money on yoga events. Last month I was stretching and breathing with the big shots of the yoga world at the 4th annual Barcelona Yoga Conference. To call it a conference seems a bit of a misnomer – unlike most conferences there are no PowerPoint presentations, nor does anyone wear a suit. The atmosphere is more like a festival, with live music and suitably wholesome vegetarian food. It’s a global community, with over 600 participants coming from all over the world. Whilst queuing for a crepe, I met a group of Japanese ladies who

Choosing which class to go to can be mind-boggling - there 20 different yoga styles on offer, from some of the best teachers in the world. From Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kundalini and Iyengar Yoga, to intriguingly named proposals like Shamanic Zorba, Rocket Yoga and Yoga Synergy, it’s a veritable yogi’s smorgasbord. It caters for all levels, so don’t be put off if you’re new to yoga; plus there are plenty of free events if you can’t stretch to buying a ticket for every day. I had plenty of opportunity to indulge in my current passion AcroYoga – a combination of acrobatics and yoga. It is hugely fun and addictive; one of the workshops had about 100 people balancing each other on their feet. It’s a great way to meet your fellow delegates – you have to trust someone pretty quickly if you want to balance upside-down on them. And when your body can’t take any more, there are several Thai massage workshops to ease your muscles. I spent a morning trying to get to grips with the beautiful healing art of Wuo Tai - a blend of osteopathy, Thai massage and dance. With my arms and legs weaved around my receiver’s limbs, I tried to follow the teacher’s instruction to “imagine the fish swimming

round the bowl”. I felt more like my fish had jumped out the bowl and was flapping around on the floor – clearly I need more practise on that one. For me, the essence of the festival was captured on my last day with an inspiring day of PranaFlow yoga with the goddess-like Shiva Rae. The experience of 6hrs of moving, breathing and chanting in sync with a room full of people dedicated to inner calm is quite unbeatable. It’s certainly not everyone’s cup of tea - I told my sister about it and she said, “It sounds awful!” However, for anyone with even a little interest in yoga, I fully recommend giving it a go. As the conference’s tagline says: “Start doing the things you love”. Now, when is my next holiday…???

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NEWS 4 STEWS with clear thinking and feeling that you always “jump” at the slightest problem or irritation, rather than being able to reason it through. The combination of all this stress and no time or tools to deal with it can get you really stuck in the stressed-out dumps.

Stress On Board Work in the yachting industry, like everything, has its positive and negative side. On the downside you’ve got week after week of bone breaking work and being “on” 24/7. It’s like suddenly coming face to face with a hungry tiger not just once, but day, after day, after day. That kind of stress accumulates in the body over time and creating all sorts of physical and psychological problems. Let’s take a deeper look at this stress response. In stressful situations, your adrenal glands secrete hormones that have an immediate effect on your body. In an instant your muscles

tense, your heart beats faster, your digestion slows down and stops. Does that remind you of the last time the Boss suddenly “popped in” with guests? While the stress response is perfect in the short term, repeated or continuous stress accumulates and locks into your body over time, creating havoc not only in your body but also in your mind. Yes, the stress responses also affects the brain, shifting the blood flow from the reasoning/thinking part of the brain to the more “instinctive” part, because let’s face it, when you’re confronted with a hungry tiger it’s not time to start thinking about whether or not he’s going turn you into lunch. This results in difficulty

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What’s a stew to do? (or captain, cook, etc). What if you could find a way to connect to and release the stress accumulated from the tigers that are no longer there? What would it be like if you could retrain your body to only react to the real tigers and not be so affected by those tiger-like events in your life?

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NEWS 4 STEWS happy to teach you. The real challenge is learning to survive on a boat. Which are your favourite crew agents? I’ve never used them – I’ve always got jobs via other people. What do you enjoy least about yachting? You can’t make any plans or decisions, and that’s a funny feeling that takes a lot of getting used to. However you can’t make a fuss as it’s your choice. I would sometimes rebel against conformity by wearing massive earrings!

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difference. Also making plans for the future to look forward to.

How did your yachting career first begin? In 2001, my uncle, who is a yacht captain, saw a picture of my tidy student flat in Amsterdam and said “with those folding skills, you should be a stewardess”! He helped me get my first job on a 55m Feadship. He said I only needed to know two things: always call the captain “Captain”; and how to tie a bowline with my eyes closed.

What is your signature cocktail? An Aperol Spritz: Aperol mixed with Prosecco and soda water, served with a slice of orange. Super refreshing.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on? Shenandoah – it’s a 54m, 3-masted schooner built in 1902. All the crew were really into sailing and everyone was expected to jump into each other’s roles, so I learnt a lot. The crew were interesting and active; in our free time we would do loads of outdoors stuff like camping. How do you cope with inter-crew politics? It’s hard not to get sucked in it’s best just to keep out of it. At the end of the day, it’s just a job. How do you keep sane on charter? With difficulty sometimes if it’s a long one! It’s important to have a great team. Having a good giggle in the galley with the other girls makes a huge

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What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests? It’s really important to catch the vibe of the guests and tune into what different people want. What is your on-board pet hate? People leaving mugs next to the sink – either put it in the dishwasher or in the cupboard! What is your favourite yachting destination? I love Italy, the Amalfi coast. It’s so pretty and still has the magic. If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Save more money! It’s easy to think you’re rich, take a few months or a season off, and spend your savings. Also, to make wise choices. How can aspiring stewardesses gain experience before entering the yachting industry? Personally, I don’t think it’s necessary to do courses - most things you can learn on the job, and all boats and owners work differently. The actual skills are easy to learn – get on a bigger boat and the chief stew will be

Have you encountered sexism in your work? All the time! As a woman, it does wear you down after a while. The best Captain I worked for didn’t allow any sexist remark whatsoever on the boat. It made such a difference to the working environment; it was so refreshing. What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca? I’ve just got a second-hand jeep – so I love to stick the dog in the car and go for a road trip. There’s so much to explore outside Palma. What career achievement are you most proud of? I’d always been 3rd Stewardess and one season I suddenly got put into a chief stew position. The owners were really particular, so it was in at the deep end! I never went back to being a 3rd after that! Best housekeeping tip/hack? Chill a bottle of wine - super fast! Place the wine in an ice bucket and fill with water, ice cubes and a generous handful of salt. Give the bottle a twist to move the salt around and leave to do its magic for a few minutes. The wine will be ice cold in no time. I’m not entirely sure of the science behind this but it works! What’s the coolest thing you did for guests? I love being creative. One time, it was my owner’s wife’s

birthday, and she was big into the ocean, surfing and swimming. So I did a secret project with her kids and decorated huge sheets of plastic to look like the ocean, with fishes and sea creatures. We placed them on the saloon floor as if we were on a glassbottomed boat. She loved it, especially as her kids helped to make it. What is your best personal asset? I love to laugh. I’m easygoing and on the whole I try to get on with everyone. What is your best travel tip? Just go! What’s the best thing you’ve spoilt yourself to at the end of the season? Immediate flights to see my partner. What is the best internet resource that you use for your job? Yachtiepedia.com – it’s a great resource for looking for business and to ask questions and get tips and tricks. Do you think intercrew relationships should be forbidden or allowed? I don’t think it’s something you can control - some people work really well as a team. My partner and I met on a boat. Tell us about your best Bridget Jones moment on board. I have so many! Once, the owner’s 7-year-old daughter showed me how she could go through the porthole and land on the first mate’s bed. She dared me to try it, and I got stuck! She was in hysterics, and I had to be rescued before the owner saw me! You just finished stewardessing last month, what’s the plan for the future? Stay in Palma, learn Spanish, and develop my freelance writing, providing social media and website content writer for the travel and yachting industry. Contact: Danielle@gototown.eu

Kicking Back off the Boat in Hostal Corona: Nothing says 5 o clock finish like an icey drink to take the edge of that especially hot and dusty August day, am I right? Right. So one of my favourite places to head to after a ‘hard day at the office’ is Hostal Corona, on Josep Villalonga. This hippy hide away is easily missed as it’s tucked away down an unlit alley and a bit of a hike halfway up a hill. It’s renowned for the costumed chaos of epic proportions at their annual Halloween party but the remainder of the year sees Hostal Corona as chilled out and ibiza-esque as a place can get. This walled patio and courtyard bar is filled with tanned, happy faces which seem to have never had a stressed day ever, (and if they have they forgot what that stuff was all about ages ago). Sink into one of the wicker

armchairs surrounded by plants, palm trees, candles, lanterns and big drums with glowing fires while listening to their soundtrack of lazy / loungey / island / cool. The bartenders match the chilled out vibe in friendliness and mix up a mean mojito and decent GinTonic served in a glass big enough to drown a small whale. Perfect for some after-charterchill-out-time or if you need to relax after a particularly long day on the boat. A couple of the house mojitos and a few rounds of backgammon later you’ll be so relaxed you’ll walk out of the place horizontally. For more reviews on other bars and restaurants check: http://gototown.eu

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NEWS 4 STEWS But, my advice you dear foodies - persevere with the fresh crab - it was well worth the effortabsolutely delish. Next time I will prepare this awesome risotto whilst enjoying a jug of cava sangria with a straw. Cava Sangria 90 ml (what the hell - 100mls) each triple sec and brandy 60 ml both rum and vodka 1 cup strawberries, blended - (frozen is fine) Chopped up pretty fruit 1 bottle cava - chilled Ice yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Fusion cuisine - a concept that in the past has made me slightly suspicious and faintly nauseous. Okay, okay, I get the drift combining elements of various culinary traditions whilst not fitting specifically into any. I can do that, I get that - really. So what’s with recipes like breast milk ice cream? Cow’s brains and scrambled egg? August recipe is a nice fusion dish - a friendly, non offensive meal and a feast that has a great deal of ‘Wow’ factor whilst being relatively easy to prepare......well sort of. More about that later once you have been captured by the glamour of this recipe. I would recommend making this little gem outside on your barbecue or on deck by using a gas fuelled paella cooker thus ensuring your guests really appreciate just how fabulous you really are. Crab Risotto with a Thai Twist 30g butter 2 cloves garlic and 2 shallots, finely chopped 275g Arborio rice 100ml white wine 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1.5 tablespoon Thai green curry paste 1 stick lemongrass, crushed 2 lime leaves, thinly sliced 300ml hot chicken stock 300ml hot fish stock 2 tablespoons mascarpone Small bunch of coriander 450g fresh white and dark crab meat

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100g fresh Parmesan 50ml of thick cream (or coconut cream - not milk!) Juice 1 lime Black pepper Melt butter in deep frying pan, add garlic and shallots, fry for a few minutes. Add rice, stir, then chuck in the wine. There will be a very satisfying sizzle and a lovely array of smells here. Mix in the chopped chillies, curry paste, lemongrass and lime leaves. Meanwhile combine the stocks and have them quietly simmering away. Ladle the stock into the pan one ladle at a time until all the stock is absorbed. This will take about 10 - 15 minutes. Taste your rice as it nears completion as it should retain some bite. Once you are satisfied that your risotto is nearly perfect, remove the lemongrass, add the mascarpone along with the coriander. Pop in the crabmeat and Parmesan followed by the cream (or coconut cream), lime juice and season. Serve on warm (I keep telling you to do this - I hope you are taking note) dinner plates the size of a small tennis courts with chilli oil and extra Parmesan. So, how fab is that? Throw together a green salad and Bob’s your uncle. But here’s two fun facts - one - crab is hideously expensive to buy in the jar or tin, and two Spongebob Squarepants might just be my uncle. So I decided to visit the fish section of a rather large supermarket, and upon enquiring about the volume

of flesh to crab I was directed to the section for frozen crab sticks. Crab sticks? I suspect crab sticks are nothing but pulverised fish bits that are frozen, shaved into flakes, poured into a vat with flavouring, ground up Bulgarian porno mags then cooked, formed into a ‘rope’ and painted with orange dye. I confess, the outrage was palatable. I was very tempted to suggest another, more painful use for those crab sticks. Anyway, righteous indignation spurning me on, I took myself smartly off to the market to buy me some fresh crab and source some real advice regarding crab meat. An hour later, in the galley I smugly showed off four magnificent crustaceans. All Princes in their own rights. Now, “I simply have to coax the tender flesh from the crevasses” I intoned, giving a running commentary to all and sundry. I patiently explained that the noble crab has both dark meat which is incased in the body of the crab, has a pâté like texture and a rich, full flavour. The delicate, sweet white meat is found in the legs and claws - it is low in fat and very high in protein. But....... bloody hell, what a complete and utter bastard to extract two hours and a birthday later I had approximately 400 to 500 grams of carve de cangrejo, a rather short temper and a healthy respect for tinned crabmeat.

Chuck all the booze together with the fresh fruit and blended strawberries. Just before serving add the cava and ice. You are going to love me for this little darling - just slipped it in I do spoil you.... Coconut Prawn Martini with Mango Salsa 1-2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced 1 large chilli, finely diced Juice of two limes Small bunch of basil, chopped 1kg cooked prawns, peeled and deveined - keep the tails on 2 lime leaves cut into fine strips 125 coconut dressing Chilli, cut into fine strips Coconut Dressing 150 ml coconut cream 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce Polish four fabulous martini glasses. Mix the mango, chilli, lime juice and basil together. Pop two tablespoons into each glass. Toss prawns in with the coconut dressing and put 4 to six in each glass, top with rest of the salsa and garnish with julienned lime and chilli - delish. Take it very easy, enjoy your August whether you are enjoying the gentle sea breezes at anchor or amazing your guests in your home. Hasta la vista, Galley Goddess X

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NEWS 4 STEWS place, and right time. Summer food should be light, crisp, fresh and colourful, as well as quick and easy to prepare and the Mediterranean kitchen has an abundance of dishes that are perfect for Al Fresco dining as practically everything seems to taste better outdoors, weather it’s in a leafy Mediterranean garden or a terrace by the sea. So when the heat is on and you can feel yourself sapping under the intense sun, what should you be eating?

Marc Fosh Simply Summer Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing over good food. And let’s face it; nobody wants to be slaving over a hot stove, spending endless sticky hours in the kitchen during the summer months when the blistering Spanish sun rises early and goes to bed late, so it’s important to ditch complicated recipes and keep it simple. Whether you are having a picnic, a barbecue, entertaining, or cooking just for one, there are certain foods are prefect to be eaten on long, glorious summer days. Things like a thirst-quenching Gazpacho soup from Andalucia, fat prawns hot from the grill, sardines drizzled with olive oil and garlic, chilled melon or watermelon, and of course fresh strawberries. I love Summer Vegetables with Bagna Cauda, dips and breads with Tzatziki, baba ganoush and Hummus etc. I guess it’s a question of right food, right

Good salads are essential to help you stay cool and healthy and they do not have to be boring and tasteless. Here in Mallorca this summer, look out for a wonderfully simple salad called “Trampo”: it is a mixture of diced tomatoes, onions, green peppers, artichokes, black olives and olive oil. My simple Al fresco meal starts with an effortless plate of lettuce hearts with pears and blue cheese dressing then “Esqueixada de Bacalao”. This is a mouth-watering dish of marinated salt cod with tomatoes, peppers and black olives in olive oil. To follow I’ve chosen a couple of seafood dishes because they are incredibly flavoursome and practically child’s play to prepare. I had to go for “Gambas”, as there is nothing more gratifying than the smell of fat Mediterranean Prawns toasting over hot charcoal or wood. I’ve served them with a typical sauce from the Canary Islands called Mojo flavoured with coriander, a favourite

ingredient of mine that is seldom seen in Spanish recipes but makes a great dipping sauce for the prawns. Steamed Razor Clams or “Navajas” as they are known in Spain are sometimes ignored in the rest of europe. This is a shame as they can be delightful just simply steamed with garlic, parsley and white wine. I’ve chosen a spicy, colourful vinaigrette of broad beans and chorizo to accompany them. To finish my lazy outdoor feast it has to be a cooling, Spanish-style summer fruit salad marinated in sweet sherry and lemon zest with thirst quenching melons and watermelon, sun-drenched peaches, nectarines, grapes,

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NEWS 4 STEWS Roquefort Dressing 100g Roquefort cheese 6tbsp cream 2tbsp sherry vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp hot water In a food processor, pulse the cheese, cream, water and vinegar until smooth, then slowly add the oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the food processor. Take the lettuce leaves and neatly arrange onto a serving dish. Drape the pear slices over the leaves and scatter with watercress and crumbled Roquefort. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Evenly distribute the Roquefort dressing and serve. Razor Clams with Chorizo and Broad Beans Ingredients (serves 4) 24 live razor clams ½ glass of dry white wine A few sprigs of thyme 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1tsp salt 1tbsp chopped parsley, 250g cooked broad beans, shelled 4tbsp olive oil 12 slices of chorizo, chopped Rinse the razor clams well in cold, running water for 10 minutes, discarding any that don’t close when handled. Place them in a saucepan with the wine, thyme, garlic, salt and parsley stalks. Cover and

cook over a high heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the shells have opened. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan and add the chorizo, broad beans and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Put 6 clams in their shells on warmed serving plates, spoon the chorizo mixture over the clams and serve immediately. Grilled Prawns with Mojo de Cilantro

dish. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic, 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over prawns and leave for 30 minutes. Lift the prawns from dish and place on a hot grill; brush with any liquid remaining in dish and grill for 2-3 minutes until bright pink. Serve with mojo de cilantro and lime wedges. Esqueixada de Bacalao con Oilvas Negras (Marinated Salt Cod and Black Olive Salad)

Ingredients (serves 4) 450G Mediterranean prawns 5tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ clove garlic, finely crushed Juice 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients (serves 4) 300g salt cod, soaked and desalted 1 small red pepper, finely diced 1 small yellow pepper, finely diced 2 large ripe tomatoes 15 black olives, stoned 75ml olive oil 1tbsp Chopped chives Seasoning

Mojo de Cilantro Ingredients (serves 6) 4 garlic cloves 1 green pepper (de-seeded) 350ml olive oil 100ml sherry vinegar 1tspn Ground cumin 1 bunch of fresh coriander Pinch of sea salt Remove all the stalks from the coriander leaves and place them in a food processor with all the other ingredients. Blend to a smooth puree. Place in an airtight container and chill until required.

Break the salt-cod into small pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the chopped peppers, black olives and chopped chives. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and

remove the seeds. Using a sharp knife, peel the tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl. Pour over the olive oil, season to taste and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. * If salt-cod is unavailable you could substitute with smoked cod or smoked salmon. Macedonia de Frutas de Verano (Spanish-Style Summer Fruit Salad) Ingredients (serves 4) 1 small ripe melon 2 peaches 1 nectarine 12 strawberries 400g diced watermelon 300g muscatel grapes 150ml sweet sherry Juice and grated zest of one lemon Cut the fresh fruit into bitesized pieces and place in a bowl. Mix the lemon juice and zest with the sweet sherry and pour over the fruit. Macerate for 2 hours in the refrigerator and serve.

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NEWS 4 STEWS “Our first clients were actually ladies from the Isle of Man who purchased samples during the launch of the Antibes showroom in April. I was chatting to them over wine and canapés and, before I knew it, they were walking out the door with the dresses I had displayed for the first time literally an hour before!”

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Ship Expo in London. “Shelley was our first client of the Range. No, I take it back, second!” recalled Angela Faust on a recent interview in the Deckers Barcelona Showroom.

So where have we taken this project since April? Well, essentially there are two branches. We’ve got Exclusive, and Custom. We designed some Ready-to-Wear pieces such as the Monaco Dress and St.Elm skirt, and adapt these to our clients’ needs. We add belt loops and handmade leather belts, different zips, cap sleeves, radio belts- the options are endless! Then we have Custom. ‘Our clients have some beautiful photos and inspiration for Custom designs, and I find it so thrilling to see the first sample!

If you must wear uniform, why not make it something in which you can be comfortable, stand up proudly and know you had some input?’ ‘Our clients send a photo of a discontinued item they loved so much. They choose a similar fabric, make a few tweaks, and in about 2.5 weeks they can have their first sample.’ Once the order is is finalized, it goes straight into production. ‘Its been an interesting process,’ says Angela who holds a degree in fashion. ‘To have a say in the direction yacht uniforms is taking is truly liberating and had to be done!’ Deckers Antibes There’s been lots going on down here on the Côte d’Azur... Amidst the Summer festivities & celebrity glitz, we hosted our own gathering on the International Quay, Antibes with Abercrombie Fine Wines. A cold beer and a taste of Abercrombie’s finest Rose went down well with the crew who were able to join us. We plan

on this being the first of many dock parties so watch this space! … August marks the first anniversary of our Deckers Antibes showroom, and what better month for us to celebrate with a bang! Cannes, Antibes and Monaco all compete in creativity this month with impressive firework displays set to music, lighting up the bays along the French Riviera, attracting over 200,000 spectators! And did we mention we have a shiny new van meaning we’re able to pack in even more orders ready to deliver to your door! Deckers Mallorca With the manic rush of uniform orders levelling out a little here in Palma, we have had the chance to kick back a little and enjoy seeing all the yachts we have been working with looking fabulous in their uniforms. This Summer we are starting to see some fantastic mega yachts here that we haven’t seen before in Palma cruising the bays, the guests are sipping cocktails on the aft deck, looking like the cats that got the cream… well they have really! It really is great to see new and old clients back here and always a pleasure to hear how much

they love visiting Palma. If you fancy getting out and about and seeing something special this month, the Classic Silver Bollard Regatta 2014, will be held between the 31st July to the 3rd August in the waters of Mallorca. This will give you the opportunity to see some real classics with the divisions ranging from pre-launch 1949 and between 1950 and 1975. With the stunning backdrops of El Toro this will be a regatta not to be missed, be sure to have your cameras. For any of you that didn’t read last month’s issue, Danielle our Palma Sales Rep has been completing her Open Water Certificate with the talented guys at Ondine. July saw her take to the aforementioned El Toro for her two open water dives. If you get the opportunity to do this, please take it, the marine life we have here is truly breath-taking from huge octopus, Barracuda, Moray eels and grouper to name just a few right on our doorstep. This has definitely given her the diving bug and can’t wait to get back out there in the lovely months of August, you can check out Ondine at www.ondineescape.com Until next month happy sailing from all at Deckers Palma.

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• Thai Red Curry Roasted Beef with Coriander & Sesame • Bacon with Egg & Grain Mustard As well as post- race cockpit snacks, carbohydrate salad boxes perfect for sustenance and homemade desserts for a well-deserved treat after all the hard work out on the race track. We also deliver water, energy drinks, ice and other refreshments on request to the

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e.g. giddy-up greens – add to team smoothies before you set sail. These lists will continually be updated this season as we source new products...so keep your eye on that one for all the latest special dietary goodies. SPECIAL AUGUST OFFER For the month of August, Delicioso are offering a FREE bottle of wine with every catering order for four or more people, including their delicious picnics. Why not make a day of it on the beach or on board?

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Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemarmedical.com DOCTOR AT SEA: Fit or Fat – Does Size Really Matter? “Fit or Fat – does size really matter?” is the theme of the MCA annual health seminar for MCA Approved Doctors planned for November in London. This information came in the recent MCA AD Newsletter which amplified the background to this choice of topic. The problems associated with obesity began to be apparent at last year’s seminar when we considered the issues associated with the account of a seafarer in his 50s and who had a heart problem. He collapsed and died during STCW basic refresher training. The training provider assumed that an ENG1 certificate provided sufficient assurance of fitness. The AD had shortened the duration of the ENG1 from the usual two years to one year to ensure earlier review for fitness for seafaring but, with the introduction of more refresher training, this begs the question of the fitness of older candidates for strenuous training programmes and also the applicability of the ENG1 assessment to these

“Obesity is becoming an increasingly frequent finding at ENG1 examinations, reflecting the increase in prevalence of obesity in society as a whole and gives rise to many queries from seafarers and employers, especially when decisions are not seen to be consistent. Justification of these decisions is essential when practice may be seen as discriminatory. This area is particularly relevant as compulsory refresher training will soon be upon us. Those seafarers who may have hoped for leniency with respect to their weight in the past are going to have to demonstrate their abilities to the trainers, and the trainng institutions are going to need evidence that they are fit for training” (AD Newsletter, June 2014) The seminar includes round table discussions as well as presentations from keynote speakers and the programme is likely to include Cardiology, Diabetes, Emergency duties on board, Physical capability testing and STCW refresher training courses. This year, for the first time, ADs are required to identify the numbers of seafarers examined who have a BMI over 35 and who are therefore classed as “very obese”. The annual return from each doctor must include the category of ENG1 issued to the seafarer and details of restrictions or weight reduction targets and what, if any, physical capability testing was conducted.

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Clearly there are changes afoot! Other changes are also afoot! This is the first Newsletter issued since the change in MCA Chief Medical Adviser (CMA) Dr Tim Carter held the position for 15 years. He retired at the end of March and is now a Professor at the Norwegian Centre for Maritime Medicine in Bergen. He has led on selling the UK approach to seafarer medical fitness to the rest of the world at the International Labour Organisation and also at the International Maritime Organisation. The UK guidelines for medical fitness for seafarers owe a lot to Tim’s efforts and have reinforced the value of the UK ENG1 certificate in the international context. He has found time to research health at sea and has written “Merchant Seamen’s Health 1860-1960” published by Boydell & Brewer, 2014. The new CMA is Dr Sally Bell who has worked in the Cruise Industry for nearly 14 years as a doctor on board P&O and Princess vessels. This was

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followed by 10 years as an external consultant for various maritime organisations seeking to improve quality in maritime medicine. She has worked on quality assurance of seafarer medical examinations in many different countries and was also closely involved with the recent revision of the IMO/ ILO Guidelines on the medical examination of seafarers. This background combines hands-on practical familiarity with issues at sea and also familiarity with the political complexities of seafarer fitness certification.

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Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com Stay Fit for Sailing: Exercise, the 28 Day Challenge. Ok guys - if you are stuck on the boat for a month, give this challenge a whirl. Do the exercises every day for a month and then change up your routine to avoid injury. See how ripped you can get. Try not to miss a day and schedule a time either first thing in the morning or lunchtime or some time of day when you are able to stick to a regular routine. You can use the exercises as a warm up along with another exercise program to begin with. You are going to pick three exercises. 1. Pull-ups. These can be done on a mast, back of stairs, off a high table/desk with your legs bent behind you in a door way or rig up a pole between two elevated points. To moderate this exercise, jump up but use your body to lower yourself back down, this is how to increase your strength and progress to a full body pull up. 2. Body weight squats, hands behind your head. Trying to get your flutes or backside all the way down toward the ground whilst maintaining a neutral spine. 3. Push-ups. Elbows pointing

at 45 degrees, arms should brush your sides. Do not flare your elbows out to the side. To moderate the exercise, drop your knees and maintain neutral spine. Begin day one with 10 repetitions and each day add 1 rep per exercises. Complete as many rounds as you can in your session. Begin the program by completing each exercise slowly and with great form. Keep adding in one rep each day until the end of the month! Nutritional Tip Apparently the latest research from the University of Carnegie Mellon found that fantasizing over your favorite foods and imagining yourself eating them repeatedly produced the same neural responses as physically eating the foods, repeated sessions of “imaginary eating” tended to make that food less appealing in reality. According to the researchers the more imaginary M&Ms you visualize eating, the less you would eat in real scenarios. Personally my tactic is that the more you think about something the more you want it; mind programming. It’s ok to let yourself have a treat once in a while, have it, tick the box and then get straight back on to your healthy choices. Regardless of your body shape you should always be eating for energy, brain power and longevity (90% of the time).

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Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Tennis elbow is a form of tendonitis and you don´t have to go anywhere a tennis court to get it! Tendons are largely made of collagen which has a very high tensile strength. They connect muscles or muscle group to their boney attachment and do not have a great blood supply which is why once you have it – it is difficult to get rid of. If the tendons were pitted with the fine capillaries which bring the blood supply then the tendons would not be as strong as they are. The muscle groups involved in Tennis Elbow are those that bring about grip with some extension to the wrist and attach to the outer knobbly bit of your elbow. A good topspin backhand will do well to bring on

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TE but so will repetitive gripping activities and carrying a heavy load. In the yachting world we see this a lot among the engineers lifting heavy tool boxes in confined spaces as well as tight grips with the tools themselves, sanding, painting and carpentry work are all good examples of the kind of repetitive activities which can bring on TE. If you consider that the average tool box or suitcase will weigh in at 30 kilos plus,it is a lot of pull on very small area. The symptoms of Tennis Elbow include pain and tenderness in the bony knob on the outside of your elbow and difficulty locking it in full extension. The pain may radiate up or down the arm and there may also be some swelling or redness of the skin. Simple activities will bring on pain and a weakened grip such as opening a door, trying to pour your glass of wine or reaching something out of t he fridge.

So what can you do about it? Complete rest would be ideal but unfortunately most of us can´t do this so protecting the tendon from repeated stress is the first thing to consider. There are many TE supports on the market from expensive rigid supports attaching at the elbow and wrist to a more humble neoprene and velcro band. Our patients often find these cumbersome and awkward at work as they can catch on clothing. An alternative is to use cohesive bandaging. This form of bandage sticks to itself and not the skin and can be loosened and tightened easily as required during your day. 3 turns around the widest part of the forearm is sufficient and you should find that the pain is diminished when you grip. Ice at any opportunity during the day for a good 15 minutes each time until the area is red. Don´t be too stingey, it is important that the whole elbow is cooled not just the knobbly epicondyle.

Anti-inflammatory gels and creams will also help and can be purchased at the pharmacy without prescription. If there is no improvement then it is time to call your physio. They will use techniques such as frictions, passive stretching, interferential diathermy and ultra-sound to encourage healing and repair. If the problem is being particularly stubborn then oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories may be prescribed. In some cases, particularly if your elbow is a repeat offender, your physio may refer you to an Orthopaedic surgeon for infiltration of steroids into the area. This injection quickly reduces pain and combined with physiotherapy produces good results however the infiltration on its own may not necessarily be a definitive cure.

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John Alcantara - International Boat & Yacht Brokers www.boatshedgibraltar.com The Gibraltar - Morocco Yacht Rally - “The Most Sociable Yacht Rally in the World” The fourteenth edition of the Gibraltar - Morocco Yacht Rally took place on the weekend of the 27th June. A record 34 yachts entered, although two never made it to the start line. The RN Gibraltar Squadron kindly positioned a real gunboat, HMS Sabre, to provide the starting signals. After months of planning by the organising committee led by Boatshed Gibraltar and the main sponsor Ocean Village and with further sponsorship from such generous sponsors as Gibraltar Tourist Office, Eroski, CEPSA and Giboil we can be proud of the achievement. Not only were we able to provide a North African weekend of undiluted fun but also managed

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to raise around £2000 (final figures still to come) from entry fees, extra T-shirt sales and raffle ticket sales. The flotilla departed from the Bay of Gibraltar in very light winds escorted by a safety launch provided by Neptune Marine. We were soon getting radio reports of skippers claiming the “First to Spot a Dolphin Prize”. From Citadel we had the privilege of seeing a school of dolphins adopt the yacht “Sirena Encantada” and escort her halfway across the Straits with an exuberant display of joy that only dolphins know how to do. This year the entry procedures into Morocco were much smoother, for which we are very grateful to the Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie. By late afternoon all the yachts were safely berthed on a pier especially reserved by Marina Smir for the participants. The ample hammerhead at the

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end of the pier became “party central” for the next 48 hours. Eroski kindly donated enough food and drink to ensure that a fantastic and memorable opening reception was enjoyed by all. On the Saturday morning many of the yacht crews departed for the almost-obligatory tour of the souks at Tetouan or Chefchouen. All resolved not to buy carpets but there were multiple failures of resolve in front of expert Moroccan selling techniques! One yacht crew even winning a prize for “The Biggest Contribution to the Moroccan Economy” for precisely that! In fact this prize replaced the dolphin spotting prize due to the fact that practically every boat spotted dolphins within the first minutes due to the calm seas. Saturday night is fancy dress and prize giving night. The crews did not disappoint with the some outrageous outfits.

The list of prize winners is too long to list here but suffice to say that every yacht walked away with some prize or other. If the southbound trip was in calm conditions Sunday,when most of the yachts returned, was marked with winds gusting to a force 7 mid-Strait. It was an exciting end to a fabulous weekend. All the yachts returned safely and maybe a little more experienced about the challenging sailing conditions one can find in the Straits of Gibraltar. Next year we hope to have even more participants. Anyone reading this and wanting to join in should keep an eye on and “like” www.facebook.com/ boatshedgib where next year’s programme will be posted.

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Motor Boat Fast Track Gibraltar +350 540 27467 Spain +34 678 345 595 info@motorboatfasttrack.com www.motorboatfasttrack.com “Nelsons are the Landrovers of the sea.” Motor boat fast track was formed in 2010 to offer all RYA courses and Mile Building around the Med and Atlantic by Steve & Jamie Flood. The father and son team are both fully qualified RYA instructors and Steve has been an examiner for many years. They both have many years of commercial boating experience. RYA Instructors are on hand all the time to ensure your course prepares you for the exam ahead. With years of experience and research MBFT realised what would make the mile building course affordable was good all weather boats, with many schools offering these types of courses using boats that are expensive to run, Steve looked at the Nelson’s which offer more sea going capabilities. These craft are used in commercial applications such as Pilot boats and are still comfortable to live on board. The boats are set up for sea school work & mile building in

comfort. Being located in Gibraltar allows MBFT to offer mile building with tidal and non-tidal passages visiting two continents and three countries with many opportunities to practice port entries with night passages in all weather conditions. With an RYA qualified instructor on board, Mile Builder Courses are also a great way of working through the requirements of your next RYA syllabus during the journey. MBFT offer RYA courses to suit everyone from beginners to experienced mariners who wish to develop their skills to Yachtmaster Offshore or develop their commercial qualifications. MBFT offer training courses on single and twin screw vessels. The courses are run throughout the year and we are taking bookings for 2015 now, if you would like to take any of our courses please feel free to speak with us on availability or if you need more advice on what course you should take. Join us in the sun, for further details contact us now.

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Press Office Fira de Barcelona Marta Juvell mjuvell@firabarcelona.com (+34) 93 233 20 89 Montse García Duque mgarciad@firabarcelona.com (+34) 93 233 35 46 The Barcelona Boat Show offers visitors an ocean of experiences Surfing the waters in Barcelona harbour or trying out the latest aquatic gadgets, trips in canoes, dinghies or sailboats to experience the thrill of sailing, scuba-diving for beginners, recreational fishing, paddleboarding sessions, a parade of boats out to sea, regattas, concerts, gastronomic tasting sessions, prize draws, workshops, conferences, product launches… apart from showcasing the biggest and most varied commercial offering of sporting and recreational sailing in Spain, the next edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show will give visitors the chance to dive into an ocean of

new experiences. Held from 15 to 19 October in the Port Vell. ‘The show aims to convey our passion for the sea and nautical pursuits, offering dozens of activities that will generate unique experiences for our visitors,’ explains the show’s director, Jordi Freixas. ‘It’s going to be a very interactive event with a programme of exciting, one-off activities which will thrill every possible audience, from beginners through to experienced sailors, with something for every age group.’ In this respect, one of the standout new features this year will be the installation of a wave generator for surfing in the Port Vell harbour. Sailboats and motorboats will once again be the stars of the event, which is held on the Fusta and España wharves of the Port Vell. As well as the floating exhibition area, visitors will find all kinds of nautical products and services on land, ranging from electronics and

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‘We’re currently fully immersed in promoting the show, and the excellent response from exhibitors points to a recovery in the sector which will materialize in our biggest-ever offering at this year’s event,’ says Freixas. ‘For exhibitors, the show represents their best opportunity to interact with end users, find out about their interests and concerns and thus improve their products and services and, in short, increase their sales.’ For the General Secretary of the Spanish Nautical Business Association (ANEN), Carlos Sanlorenzo, ‘After six tough years, this is the first edition of the show to be held at a time when we are starting to see the first positive results in the domestic market, and although domestic demand is still very far below the figures before the crisis, we hope that the ideas being organized for the event, especially with a view to foreign buyers, will give exhibitors the chance to generate new business.’ According to ANEN’s records, 2,289 recreational boats were registered in Spain in the first six months of the year, 14.91% up on the same period in 2013 when there were 1,992 new registrations. The USA to launch an institutional pavilion

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One of the new features this year is the anticipated participation of an official USA Pavilion thanks to a collaboration agreement with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), which is promoting the Barcelona Boat Show to nautical companies in the USA. Officials from the NMMA and their strategic partners from the Trade Office in Madrid confirm that the Spanish nautical market has excellent growth potential thanks to the country’s more than 7,000 kilometres of coastline, its strong tourism sector and consolidated and loyal market. The Boat Show to present a beginners’ guide to sailing Popularizing and facilitating access to sports and recreational sailing has been one of the main objectives of the Boat Show ever since it started. In this respect, the event’s organizing committee is strengthening its efforts this year by setting up a specific working committee which, amongst things, will be behind the production of a beginners’ guide to sailing, which will include sections on sailing permit regulations, sailing schools and the slipway register. It also plans to promote the world of sailing through new platforms such as the International Caravanning Show. Themed areas for experiencing everything nautical The show will once again have several themed areas, located on the Moll de la Fusta, where

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BARCELONA most of the activities will take place: the Fun Beach zone where, as well as showcasing products and services related to nautical sports, will have a test zone in an area of the sea where visitors can take part in beginner’s sessions of dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jet-skis and paddleboarding, amongst others; the Espai del Mar area, designed for presentations of regattas, books, trophies, seminars and awards, which will also host discussions and conferences on the marine environment and every aspect of sailing; and the Traditional Sailing zone, featuring classic wooden sailboats and a range of related workshops. For professional visitors, the show once again offers a wide programme of conferences and seminars, most notably the various activities organized by ANEN. It is also expected that many of the exhibitors at the Boat Show will be organizing their own activities and parties at their stands. For the fifth year running, there will be a Village on the Moll d’Espanya wharf to serve as a meeting place for industry

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professionals, representatives from every economic strata and sportspeople and personalities from the sailing world. The Village will have a restaurant and a chill-out zone with a marine ambience. There will also be a group of stands next to the Village exhibiting exclusive jewellery, art and fashion articles. More than half a century of history The Barcelona Boat Show was a founding member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) and continues to serve as an international benchmark. On its 50th anniversary three years ago, Barcelona City Council awarded the show the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit in recognition of its work to promote the sector and raise the city’s international profile. Organized annually by Fira de Barcelona, the show enjoys the support and collaboration of ANEN in its capacity as the senior representative of the nautical business and industrial sector at national level and as an advisory body for promoting and developing the sector within the framework of the event.

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The slant of Forum’s giant solar panel is visible far left Roland Perry Watertight Marine info@watertight-marine.com A New Way of Working at Port Forum A unique combination of services, facilities and open access has established Port Forum in Barcelona as a leading technical base for yachts. Popular brands found in the 2060m range - including to name a few, Condaria, Dometic, Kohler, Northern Lights, Seakeeper, Volvo Penta and Williams - are represented by firms inside the marina or yard. Other companies and technicians can enter freely without paying a fee to the management, or having a margin put on top of their bills. The yard has recognised painters and joiners too, although yachts are free to arrange or contract their own people if they prefer. (Naturally health and safety, and risk management obligations have to be met). This combination of quality and flexibility is unrivalled. The reasonable prices, convenience and ease of access to the companies based in Forum makes it viable for larger yachts up to 60 metres to have work done alongside, or in their berths, before being hauled elsewhere. Vessels up to 35 metres can be hauled in Forum’s own yard.

Tenders are well looked after by a dry dock with covered storage, 8 ton forklifts, easy access for transport trucks and support from the yard’s technical companies who are equipped to do any conceivable job. In addition to engineering services, Watertight Marine offers sourcing and supplies, meaning deck and engineering have the daily local support they need. If you are overloaded by a risky scope or tight deadline, we also have project management experience to help you deliver. Or you can bring your own people in for that too. Other than offering flexibility and agility, the free access promotes competition between local firms. Forum is now more than ever a viable option offering outstanding value for money in the Barcelona area, and is another asset with which Barcelona can compete with other major yacht centres. One area in which Barcelona already lead the world is as a destination in its own right. As a party town, a cultural centre and a logistics hub, it is unbeatable in the Med another compelling reason to visit or base your yacht here. After a hard day’s work on board, the neighbouring beach, Forum’s gym and sailing centre, and the pleasures of the city await.

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AROUND THE REGIONS Whew! Things are hotting up and we are approaching the crescendo month of August, and what fun we have been having so far this season. July has been party party party! The biggest of the bunch was the enormous Space 25th Anniversary party, which doubled up as the perfect spot to celebrate or commiserate the finale of the World Cup. The huge outdoor extension to the club that takes over the whole car park was in full swing when we arrived in celebratory mood… just in time to catch Carl Craigs fantastic closing set with the music only being part of the experience as the dancers and acrobats and fireworks were enhanced by the heavens own added lighting rig in the form of a glorious orange full moon. Once inside and safely ensconced at our fabulous VIP table overlooking the main room we danced the night away to the roaring sounds of 2manydjs and Fatboy Slim. We joined the crowds to venture to the terrace

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for a bit of the fantastic Jimmy Edgar – another room packed to the rafters with joyous revellers pumped full of energy. But on with the new… what does August hold in store for us on the Club scene? So let’s look at the best of the regular parties day by day: SUNDAY: We have not yet made it down to Ushuaia on Sunday to see Avicii, the last of the big residencies to kick off, not opening until the 20th of July. Word on the street is that this is a definite diary date – Ushuaia packed to the gills and rocking out to the loud proud EDM / Pop High Priest. The reason we have not made it so far is because Blue Marlin’s Sunday extravaganza has been keeping us busy. A fantastic beach party - not to be missed - but book early… as we hit August our guest list privileges are being tested to the max!!! We Love Space… more grown up than the Avicii crowd and of

course doesn’t stop until the sun comes up. The DJ line ups are huge and there is certainly something for everyone. Insider Tip: Check out El Salon when the Lo Cura crew take over, local flavour second to none. MONDAY: Ibiza Rocks House at Pacha has been keeping us entertained and out far too late to mention… Great fun; fantastic DJs and unexpected décor & visuals, ‘she has a laser where?’ ‘there is a man dressed as a mirror ball’ ‘I saw flying pigs; and on top of all that there is karaoke in the bathrooms. Vintage Ibiza at its best. Alternatively Cocoon at Amnesia is an immense party hosted by Techno master Sven Vath and featuring 8 special events with Ibiza favourite Luciano taking over the terrace.

kaleidoscopic amount of guests to ensure the big man is not alone in entertaining the happy crowds of revellers. Amnesia’s Together party is a full on assault of noise from EDM leaders, Chase and Status joined by a whole host of chart topping bangers including: Skrillez / Netsky / Bookashade. And many many more. Ushuaia brings us a phenomenal party: I am Hardwell, The worlds Number 1 DJ, (as voted by DJ Mag) and of course lots and lots of fireworks & glitter cannons, girls on strings dangle from the sky and the stars above sparkle almost as much as the bling in the VIP. If all that sounds too frenetic for you then don’t forget Flower Power, Pacha’s trip back to days gone by. Music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s entertain the hippy chic, ‘flowers in their hair’ crowds.

TUESDAY: Tuesdays is overloaded with choice. Space favourite Carl Cox keeps things going till well into the morning on this 12-year anniversary season. A

WEDNESDAY: Pacha jumps back to present day and almost in to the future with Steve Aoki’s Playhouse. Expect cake throwing antics and entertainment of the craziest

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picture by phrank.net kind alongside some seriously high-octane dance music. Amnesia goes all out camp - La Troya and Paris Hilton pair up to bring a night of gay friendly foam fun. The foam and diamonds party promises to be the least serious events all week – maybe, after Steve Aoki. For something more sophisticated head for the hills. Km5’s Limbo promises a night out to remember - Fine dining in this beautiful 500 year old finca followed by DJs playing some very cool house music until the early hours. THURSDAY: Lio: Be Crazy. Dine whilst enjoying the world renowned Lio cabaret then join German DJ Jean Claude Ades and his Be Crazy posse who really know how to party. After a season over in Playa d’en Bossa they are back in Lio, their spiritual home. Over in Amnesia we have another mega party: Cream, still going strong celebrating 20 years in Ibiza all summer long. Above and Beyond / Paul Oakenfold / Paul Van Dyk all ensuring the trance anthems stay with you long after the night is over… Or

if that’s not what you’re looking for and you want superstar DJs all night long try David Guetta’s F*** Me I’m Famous – you should be able to spot the man himself if you can wiggle your way through this jam packed night that still tops the Pacha charts as the number one go to party. Insider Tip: Don’t get lost in the crowd, book a VIP table. FRIDAY: It’s all about the alternatives on Fridays this year, avoid the big clubs and take your pick of the cool beach club alternatives. Ushuaia usually takes Fridays off but 1st of August sees BBC Radio 1 Ibiza takeover. They are hosting a grand all day festival – the line-up is immense: David Guetta / Duke Dumont / Pete Tong / Annie Mac / Erick Prydz / Hot since 82 are just some of the artists to play on the oh so enormous stage. Will be huge. Nikki Beach: Great party on the beach from 1pm. Choose fine dining or sun lounge sushi options or wait until later and Dine under the stars and listen

to live music. Amante Beach: Sunset Sessions – expect fantastic food accompanied by incredible music and views. Try to make it for full moon, there’s something super special about that night Hard Rock Hotel: This is Hard Rock. Live music at this brand new mega complex. Great live bands under the neon hum of Playa d’en Bossa. SATURDAY: Hottest ticket in town must be the invite only 7Wallace event at Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes Idris Elba (yes he of Luther and Mandela fame) takes to the decks every week with a host of other famous friends coming to join him. Insider tip: Book table for dinner pre party in this Ibiza Rock n Roll institute. If you can’t get a ticket for Ibiza Rocks house or don’t want to travel that far check out bijoux club Booom. Right outside Ibiza Marina which means those with a berth don’t have far to go.

1 BBC Radio 1 Live From Ushuaia: Feat David Guetta / Duke Dumont / Pete Tong / Annie Mac 2 Pure Pacha: f. Martin Solveig 3 Once up on a time - Afternoon Market and Lunch @ BHS 4 Pura Vida: Paco Fernandez Ibizas legendary flamenco Amnesia: Cocoon f. Sven Vath / Luciano / Carl Craig 5 Space: Carl Cox - Music Is Revolution feat: Carl Cox / Deetron / Green Velvet / Hot Since 82 6 Cotton Beach Club: Happy Lunch - Live Music and Sangria 7 Lio: Be Crazy 8 Amante: Lime in the coconut Film Night f. We Are The Millars Destino: Flower Power 9 Ibiza Rocks House: 7Wallace: Idris Elba and friends 10 Amante: Full Moon Dinner Ushuaia: Avicii 11 Ocean Beach Club: Head Kandi Beach House 12 Km5: Viva Brasil 13 Ibiza Rocks: Madness (get special wristbands for the after show party up at Pikes) 14 Blue Marlin: Wally Lopez 15 Nikki Beach: Ferragosta Italia 16 El Ayoun: Gorgeous 17 Space: We Love f. Disclosure 18 Space: Café Ole f. Dita Von Teese 19 Amnesia: Together feat: Chase and Status & Skrillex 20 Km5: Limbo 21 Experimental Beach: La Di Dah pop up event 22 Ibiza Rocks House: Skin (AKA Skunk Anansie) and Smokin Jo’s Electric Tiger Cave Nikki Beach: Yacht Party 23 Destino: Mirrors party 24 Blue Marlin: Technasia & Janet Grey 25 Santos: Mobilee pool party feat: Ania Schneider 26 El Ayoun: White Party 27 Ushuaia: Departures feat: Sebastian Ingrosso / Axwell 28 Destino: MTV party feat: Luciano and friends Amnesia: Cream f. Paul Van Dyk / Dead Mau5 29 Ibiza Rocks: WAR (we are rockstars) Feat: Eat Sleep Rock Repeat Fatboy Slim Party. 30 Amnesia: Matinee feat:Rebeka Brown (Live PA) 31 Pacha: Solomun + 1 feat: Solomun & Heidi

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Yachts on the start line of the Vendee Challenge - entrance to Mahon Harbour

Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 www.menorcasailing.co.uk Vendee Menorca Challenge 2014 by Jonathan Sharp and Elizabeth Parr This year the Vendee Menorca Challenge was combined with the 60th Birthday celebrations of the organiser Mike Crompton. This ensured that there was a full programme of social events, with family and friends taking part alongside regular customers of Menorca Cruising. Team Morrison sailing on the Dufour 405 “Noah” won the event overall, perhaps aided by the local sailor invited to join the team!

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Menorca Cruising’s Beneteau 48 Frangipani chartered by Martin Day

The event followed a similar format to last year with seven legs around the island organised over five days. This year nine boats participated, divided up into slow and fast handicap fleets and the event was sponsored by Quba Sails, Club Maritimo Mahon, Menorca Cruising, Lattitud Bar and Josefina Restaurant Although the forecast was for high pressure, the week was blessed with blue skies and only occasional sub five knot wind conditions. Days one and three gave the best winds with Mike Crompton on his XC42 “Xpletive” and Ian Stewart sailing the Dufour 40E “Pandora” running closely together from the start of race one. “Xpletive” led all the way with “Pandora” closing in to an almost dead heat at the finish line of a rather ‘follow my leader’ reaching course. On the second day of good wins, “Pandora” led off the line out of Ciutadella with “Xpletive” close by. The two crossed each other tack for tack up the race course before “Xpletive” tacked

Mike Crompton, the vendee founder presents the winners trophy to the Morrisons !

Menorca Cruising’s Beneteau 393 Papaya skippered by Barry Lewis & Graham Webster

off on an ill-judged shore bound move, leaving “Pandora” clear for line honours. Last year’s winning team Hartley chose more cabins and less speed this year and it was no surprise when the Cyclades 434 “Jungle” failed to match their performance on the Jeaneau 45DS last time round, even with local knowledge and expertise of Heidi Frith. “Noah” never finished out of the top four and with two wins was a deserving winner, five points clear of Martin Day’s Oceanis 48 “Frangipani”. Just one point behind were Ian Stewart’s “Pandora”, and the XC42 “Xpletive”. The slow handicap fleet was won by the Barry Lewis/Graham Webster sailing the Oceanis 393 Clipper “Papaya” which finished just one point clear of the Raymond Molyneux and his team on Bavaria 36 “Carmola” and the Cyclades 434 “Jungle”.

Overnight stops were very sociable and the race week culminated in a magnificent party in the Club Marítimo de Mahon with a meal at Josefina’s and great music from the local band. The prizes were presented by Mike Crompton whose inspiration gave rise to the event and who organised both the racing, sponsors and on shore social events. 1. Dufour 405, Noah, Max and Jon Morrison 2. Oceanis 48, Frangipani, Martin Day 3. Dufour 40E, Pandora, Ian Stewart/Tony Sampson 4. XC42, Xpletive, Mike Crompton 5. Oceanis 393 Clipper, Papaya, Barry Lewis/Graham Webster 6. Bavaria 36, Papaya, Raymond Molyneux 7. Cyclades 434, Jungle, Rick Hartley 8. Elan 384 Impression, Sauder, Steve and Lindsey Holland 9. Sun Odyssey 42 DS, Cielo Azul, Neil and Eileen Burton

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TAX AND LEGAL MATTERS

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com Dispute and Litigation Related to Works on Boats When boats leave the shipyard it is quite common that on the first sea trial we find that the works carried out on our boats, and mostly on their motors have not been done 100% to our satisfaction. The discussions with our suppliers and our mechanics might arrive to a point where no agreement is possible. In such

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cases we have to bear in mind that any company or individual that is carrying our services of repair or refit – exactly as any other credit derived from port expenses, salaries of the crew, supplies, damages derived from accidents or a collision with another vessel, et- in case of non-payment of their invoices might file a claim for the maritime credit at the Mercantile Court and get in very short period of time our boat seized and arrested. These are the so called maritime privileged credits which are a kind of privilege

against common creditors. Privileged credits means that in case of several creditors the ones privileged are the first to get paid if it arrives to execution of the good. The credits are legally bound to the vessel and are transmitted with it; in case of a sale the price of the sale is directly affected to the payment of the debt no matter the personal situation of the debtor. These debts also follows the vessel no matter in which water it sails and are internationally recognized through the International Brussels Convention from 1952 about Preventive Embargo of Vessels and the Convention of Maritime Privileges and Naval Mortgage from 1993. Before this happens and we arrive at Court our strong recommendation is in these cases always get after the works carried out and in order to be prepared for the Lawsuit

– besides of course a good legal assistance – to get a complete and accurate expert´s report with details and photographs. And if possible by a chartered maritime surveyor “comisario de averias” recognized as such at a Spanish Mercantile Court (what we call “perito judicial”) or judicial expert. You have to bear in mind that in these cases as they are normally quite technical matters the judges follow the experts’ opinion. Normally each party appoints their own expert and a third independent one might be also appointed by Court. However, as it might be quite easy to get your boat seized, it is recommendable to try always to reach an agreement, for example by renegotiation price or rendering other services and so avoid Court unless we and our expert are sure enough that we are right.

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY in the Mediterranean. The menu, understandably leans towards fish dishes in the main, as well as a fabulous range of paellas, but still includes a few meat dishes to keep the carnivores happy!

Ca n´Eduardo 3ª Travesía Contramuelle Es Mollet, Palma (+34) 971 72 11 82 www.caneduardo.com Restaurant Review Having been in business for 70 years, Ca n´Eduardo Restaurant must be doing something right, so we recently went along to find out! This iconic restaurant is situated, for those of you have never visited, upstairs, immediately above the Palma fish market, ensuring that they have probably got the freshest ingredients of any fish restaurant in town! The restaurant underwent a huge renovation project a few years ago, transforming the restaurant from a somewhat tired and very basically furnished eatery into what is now a super smart and stylish restaurant, in a fabulous location, having great views of the Cathedral, the Palma fishing fleet and Moll Vell marina, with its display of some of the most beautiful Superyachts

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Immediately on entering Ca n´Eduardo you are struck by the high quality of their professional staff and warm welcome, sadly lacking in many restaurants today. The choice of an outside table would normally be the obvious choice in summer, but the inside dining area offers such a fabulous panoramic view, especially as the lights come on, making it a tricky decision! We opted for the outside terrace and enjoyed a shared starter of Carpaccio of Cod and a half portion of Calamares, followed by the huge platter of Shellfish and Grilled fish, all of which we enjoyed thoroughly, together with a nice bottle of Mallorcan Ses Nines, and a mixed cheese plate to finish off. The restaurant was, as usual, very busy, but the staff seem to cope with the numbers admirably and in a quiet efficient manner. There is no doubt that the formula at Ca n´Eduardo works brilliantly: Good food, great location and friendly efficient staff. Not rocket science, but frequently not achieved by many so called “gourmet restaurants”! I’m sure they will be going strong in another 70 years if they keep up these standards.

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

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Superb Cuisine using only the finest quality ingredients, Exquisite Pizzas cooked in stone built oven, Fresh homemade pasta, Different cuts of meats, with the best Italian wines.

Calle Fabrica 6, Santa Catalina, Palma 971 905 015

“The perfect fusión” of a traditional & creative menú With more than 15 diferent tapas

Calle Fabrica 25A

Tel. 971 222 175 / 660 013 622

Puerta San Antonio 16 Palma de Mallorca

(+34) 971 770 399 www.wokshack.com

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

FRESH FISH DAILY

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net For Sale: Rinker Captiva 232, 7 meters, 5.0 ltr alpha mercruiser, high bhp, year 2004. Fully serviced and overhauled, bow bathing cushions, new white carpets included. Moored in Club de Vela Port Andratx. Price 20,900€. Tel: David (+34) 609 289 971. Available: General engineer, very experienced for individual yacht or company. Temporary / full-time position. Te. 661 090 510 or bilgerats@gmail.com Available: Chief Officer - Highly experienced (180,000nm) and qualified (MCA Master 3000gt) looking for Mallorca based position. Motor or sail. Full or part time, refit or relief. Happy to consider all vessel sizes. Email croomo75@ hotmail.com Wanted: Opportunity for a captain for a 27m sailing yacht; starting in August; main port Palma; send CV to palma@yachtrefitmallorca.com or phone +34 647 711 040. For Sale: Breitling Chronographe Chronometre automatic wrist watch. Bimetal strap model B13357 complete with box €3000. John: Tel. 619 249 789. For Rent: Marivent/Genova prime building and location on #46 EMT bus route (C/Saridakis 42-44) two double bedrooms, both en suite with bath. (Wi Fi available.) Private terraces and fully equipped kitchen and apartment furnishings; (beautiful views,) pool and garden; long term share available (male or female) at 400€ monthly in advance. 696 700 693. Vacancy: Marine Electrician in Palma. palma@yachtrefitmallorca.com or phone: + 34 647 711 040. For Sale: 19 foot legend. (Dory) with trailer. Good Condition. Reasonable offers please. Tel. 608 630 448. For Rent: Beautifully renovated townhouse in old town Andratx with sea views to Port d’Andratx. Approx. 120sqm, kitchen-dining room, guest WC, larder, bedroom with en suite and large open plan living room with woodburning stove with views over Andratx and to the port. Rent € 600/ month (+ electricity & water) Contact: abalone@ocea.es, tel. 609 647 605. Available: Toastmaster available for all your Private / Public Events. Also available as a Mentor for your Speech writing and delivery... Personal or Work related Presentations. Nine years’ experience in Speech and Communication. Consultation without Obligation! Mobile : 616 244 776. Rosemary Grainge palmaleo@msn.com. For Sale / Wanted: Quality marine electronics bought and sold. Yachtelektrik Palma. Phone: +34 971 457 721, Mobile: +34 609 605 018, palma@ yachtelektrik.com, www.yachtelektrik.com. Wanted: Collector seeks rare: coins, banknotes, stamps, medals, autographs, small antique silver items, art deco jewellery, Rolex watches, etc. Best price & confidentiality guaranteed. Andrew: 640 509 761, a.fillingham@tiscali.co.u

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Rinker Captiva 232, 7 meters, 5.0 ltr Alpha Mercruiser, high bhp, year 2004. Fully serviced and overhauled, bow bathing cushions, new white carpets included. Moored in Club de Vela Port Andratx. Price 20,900€. Tel: David (+34) 609 289 971.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A long established Yachting Company based in Palma who specialize in maintenance, yacht management, yacht sales and charter is looking for: • A technical sales manager with a high level of spoken English and Spanish capable of negotiating with Captains and Yacht Owners. • Experienced in all aspects of yacht maintenance, engineering etc. • High level of staff management, customer service and organizational skills. • Previous experience in the marine industry will be necessary. • Driving license and sailing qualifications are a pre-requisite. • Remuneration package will be a basic salary plus a generous Apply with C.V to: recruitment@theislander.net

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Calle Fábrica, 60 - Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca - (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com

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Fresh Fish Daily Finest Ingredients Calle Fabrica 17, Santa Catalina, Palma 971 454 892

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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE MØN 331 1988 15,000 €

NORAI BROKERAGE Pso Maritimo 1, Local nº. 10 Alcudiamar Marina 07400 Pto Alcudia email: sales@noraibrokerage.com web: www.noraibrokerage.com Tel: +34 971 546 750 FULL MARINE SERVICES & SALES

Our yacht of the month is a real bargain, recently reduced to offers around 15,000 euros by the owner for a quick sale. It is a 1988, MØN 331, 10.30 metres with a Yanmar 3HM, 35hp, diesel engine. 6 berths in 3 cabins. Spanish registered. Hardstanding at Alcudiamar. For further details please visit www.noraibrokerage.com.

Fairline Squadron 2009 £ 795,000 - Tax Paid

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists Nick Martin: +34 656 949 243

Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Fairline Squadron, 2009 in super order. Features twin Volvo Penta 775hp diesel engines, low hours, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, leather upholstery, Raymarine navigation equipment, hydraulic passarelle/lift. One owner from new, well equipped and maintained. Lying Mallorca and priced at 795,000 GBP tax paid.

Beneteau Oceanis 50 2007 £ 175,000 This 2007 build cruiser has a water maker, generator, solar panels, air conditioning, 110hp Yanmar diesel motor, bow thruster, dinghy, outboard, telescopic gangway, bimini and host of other extras and full ocean safety equipment. An extended mast with fully battened mainsail, tri-radial furling genoa, cruising chute and storm jib. Complete Raymarine navigation package plus Navtex, satellite phone, radar etc. From first owner, privately used and never chartered. The BEST SPEC you could ever expect and ready for ocean passages.

Princess 61 2004 £ 380,000 € – VAT paid Princess 61 built in the UK in 2004 this is the 2005 Model with twin MAN D2840 LE403 (1050 HP each) diesel engines. Equipment includes Furuno colour radar/plotter/GPS, full reverse cycle air conditioning, bow thruster, hydraulic passerelle, Onan generator as well as natural cherry interior woodwork with stone leather upholstery. Well looked after, inspection is recommended.

Sealine Model S42 2006 £ 179,950

Club Nautico Santa Ponsa T. +34 971 695 738 M. +34 629 748 477 E. sales@leisure-marine.com W. www.leisure-marine.com Take advantage of Sea Ray’s new Open Horizons savings opportunity! This summer let Sea Ray put you at the helm of your own destiny.

Sealine Model: S42, Length: 42 ft 3 in, Price: £ 179,950 Year: 2006. This Sealine S42 has to be seen to be appreciated, loaded with loads of extras, including hydraulic passerelle,Williams 285, air conditioning, bow thruster, IPS 500 engines, bespoke interior including heads plus much more. Always in undercover storage for the winter months, has been maintained to a very high standard.

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CLASSIFIEDS YACHT MANAGEMENT MALLORCA Sealine Statesman 360 1995 82,500 €

Paul Clough (+34) 629 166 927 C/ Vicario Joaquin Fuster 39, Palma paul@yachtmanagementmallorca.com www.yachtmanagementmallorca.com

Sealine Statesman 360 1995, lying in R.C.N Palma. Twin Volvo 230hp, Whisper 6 genset Bow thruster full nav equipment, air conditioning, Great value. Ready to cruise. 82,500€.

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Sandwiches, pitas, salads, kebabs and much more... Call us for our full menu - Tel: 617 661 461

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CALLING ALL CAPTAINS GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN PUERTO PORTALS 38X10 alongside (Hammerhead) Berth For Sale or Rent. Located at the end of P2. Parking right next to your boat. Available now for short or long term let. Contact Nick Martin: 971 676 392 / 656 949 243 /nick.martin@sunbirdyachts.eu

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PRO RACING NEWS

Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

Walker says a positive attitude is the most important attribute for a young rookie like Parkinson who’s been given the chance to get his foot in the door of a professional programme like Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. Want be a Volvo one day? Better start thinking like a Labrador! When people ask him why his crewmates call him ‘the Labrador’, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing under-30 bowman and helmsman Luke Parkinson generally gives a slow smile and replies, “because I like to eat a lot and run around.” However, although his eating capacity is indeed prodigious and his energy levels are off the charts, 24-year-old Parkinson’s fun moniker also gives a more serious insight into why ADOR skipper Ian Walker plucked him from relative obscurity to join his crew. According to Walker, what he spotted in the young Australian when he sailed with him in last year’s Hong Kong to Vietnam and Sydney to Hobart Races was boundless enthusiasm, selflessness a genuine love for ocean racing.

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“You’ve got to be the first to work, the last to leave,” Walker explains. “You need to have very little ego and be prepared to do whatever is asked of you with a willing smile. “Parko demonstrates all of that and more.” Prior to joining the Abu Dhabi campaign Parkinson, whose elder sister Tessa won gold in the 470 class at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, had been running his own Olympic campaign in the 49er class and was a part of the young Objective Australia crew who took a tilt at the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. Parkinson dropped everything however when he got the call up from Walker to join him on his third attempt to lift the Volvo Ocean Race trophy. After receiving a tip about Parkinson from a close friend in Australia, Walker invited him to sail in the Vietnam and Hobart

Luke Parkinson, known as “The Labrador” races and was impressed with what he saw of him onboard. Cannily however, Walker also made sure he roomed with Parko while ashore to get the full picture of the Aussie’s personality.

Spend even a little time with Parkinson and you can see has grabbed his golden opportunity with both hands and has no intention of letting his grip loosen by taking anything for granted.

“It’s not just about the sailing,” Walker explains. “A VOR crew has to be close knit on the water and ashore. On this campaign we are together living in each other’s pockets for about a year and a half.

“As the new guy you’ve to work as hard as you can to earn your stripes,” he says. “You do whatever it takes: cleaning up, making the coffee, anything other people don’t want to do. I’m very lucky to have this spot.”

“What I saw really clearly in Parko was a love of sailing offshore and that’s really important. You can’t treat the Volvo Ocean Race just like as a job, you’ve got to really want to be out there.”

So, young sailors, there you have it: if you want a place on a Volvo Ocean Race crew one day, you better start thinking and acting like a Labrador.

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