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Dear Islanders, Writing this in mid-January 2021 seems a lifetime away from the same time last year. Covid is still biting as hard as ever around the world, with hospitals around the globe struggling to keep up with the pressures being exerted upon them. The frontline workers deserve huge praise for their efforts and sacrifice, it really is taking a huge effort to keep hospitals functioning in most countries. This wave of the disease has certainly reaped more havoc than in Spring, where most of us now know someone who has suffered, whereas in spring less of us knew people directly suffering. I have recently lost 3 friends in the space of a week, none previously suffering from any underlying conditions, and all relatively fit guys, under the age of 60. The sooner the vaccine gets rolled out the better. I must say the UK seem to be ahead of the game in this regard. The beginning of this month saw us stumble over the line with Brexit, and there are already several issues come to the fore. Yesterday a lorry driver entering Holland from the UK was stopped and told to hand over his Ham sandwich, as it was now illegal to import any animal produce. The driver at least managed to get his bread back! More seriously for the yachting industry, there are some potentially very worrying changes to be made due to Brexit. No UK flagged yacht sub 14 metres can any longer be chartered in Spanish waters... No British skippers can be in charge of a Spanish flagged yacht. These are just a couple of examples of potential changes. There are many more, and both the RYA and ANEN are working hard to find resolutions to these issues. Covid has put paid to several more early Spring boat shows, and is likely to have a longer lasting effect than we probably all thought. Palma Superyacht Show is still going ahead as far as we know, but I guess we need to see much more action on the vaccine front before this can become a reality. I know of local businesses who would normally take space at the show have not put the show in their marketing budgets for 2021. We will, of course keep you up to speed on any news. It would be fantastic news if it were able to go ahead, and provide a real springboard for the season, so fingers crossed! Finally as we go to press, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see GB Team Ineos leading the standings in the Prada Cup, the series which will determine the challenger to the Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup against Emirates Team New Zealand. Fair Winds

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FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – MARK STEVENS

Day three of the St Barths Bucket on Hyperion

CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – MARK STEVENS Mark inadvertently spent his youth preparing for a nomadic yachting lifestyle. His father was an engineer in the RAF and this career took him, and by default his mother and two

younger brothers, all over the world. Mark quickly learned that home wasn’t a place, but a feeling.

“Of all the countries we lived, Norway had the greatest influence on my upbringing,” explains Mark. “Oslo has a very outdoorsy vibe and, from the age of six to ten, I basically sailed in the summer and skied in the winter - the perfect childhood. At ten, I was shipped off to boarding school, King’s Bruton in Somerset, where, after years spent on military bases, I could finally form strong friendships. Like my younger brothers, I became an exceedingly sociable little monkey. “Academia was not my forte. School reports would routinely state that I was more than capable, but not interested. Back then, education was all about rote learning, repeating everything in a parrot fashion and following rules, none of which appealed. My focus turned to sport, in which I excelled. “With no appetite for higher education, after my A Levels I went to live with my parents who were now based in Belgium. For an entire year I did nothing but swim, play rugby and socialise. Qualifying for the NATO rugby team, I competed all over Europe, and also entered plenty of swimming competitions - although none professionally.

Hanging on Red Dragon with daughter Mila

“Having learned how to play hard, I joined my Uncle’s designer fish tank and water display business in London and learned how to work

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Mark youth sailing in Oslo

hard. Looking after fish is a 24-7 job and there was little free time, so the sport inevitably slipped by the wayside for a few years. “My girlfriend at the time’s father bought a Swan 37 and planned to berth her in Puerto Portals. Would we help? Having never been to Mallorca, I grabbed the chance and, in spring 1995, we loaded a trailer and drove down to Spain. Flyering local hotels, we drummed up a summer’s worth of day and week charter - it was seriously good fun.

coming in. She’s an old boat, built in 1961, so needed to lower down two tenders to assist with berthing - one to wait at the dock, and the other to act as a bow thruster. Somehow, Fleurtje drove over the second tender. It got caught under the bobstay, flipped over, and dragged under - taking the engineer with it. Instinctively, I nicked a random RIB from the shore and saved the poor guy from drowning.

I guess you could say I was now Baywatch by name, and by nature. “The next day I had an interview with Fleurtje - I got the job. A lot of people wanted work on Fleurtje, and I suspect my lifeguard antics sent me to the front of the queue - it certainly wasn’t my qualifications. Back in those days you didn’t even need a Yachtmaster, you got a

“Our neighbour, 65-foot Siesta, used to come in each week and do a guest swap around. Inevitably we’d chat, and the captain asked if I fancied a trip to the Caribbean. Hell yeah. So I did my first Atlantic crossing on a proper sailboat, an ultra-light cruiser-racer, and stayed on as mate. Age 23, I was fit, toned and tanned - I also had white-blonde hair. The running joke was that Siesta had employed some extra from Baywatch. The nickname stuck. To this day there are plenty of people who don’t know my real name. “We went back and forth across the Atlantic, and competed in a couple of Antigua Race Weeks, until one day Siesta was sold. My sixth crossing was to deliver her to Antigua whereupon the new owner signed me off with the cheapest airline ticket possible - a one-way to Guadeloupe. I stayed with friends in Antigua and picked up day work where I could. “Lazing on the beach one day, classic threemasted schooner 57-metre Fleurtje was

Sailing with daughter Mila

FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – MARK STEVENS

St Barths Bucket on Hyperion (Left: Day one / Right: Day three)

job based on how many miles you’d done and what you’d experienced. “Going from a modern 60-odd footer to an all-manual 60 metre was quite the jump and I learned a lot - varnishing, painting, rigging - but sadly my career didn’t make the same advancing leaps. Having reached the dizzying heights of watch leader and chief tender driver, there was no promotion ahead of me. The 14-strong crew was solid, no one ever left, and if I wanted to progress, I had to leave. A shame, as I adored the Caribbean summers and Bermudan winters, but it was a healthy decision to move on.

Mark taking control on Hyperion

“Now armed with a Yachtmaster Offshore, in March 1998 I joined old racer-cruiser Bristolian. The owner had very high-end expectations and we were five crew on a 29-metre, including a separate engineer and mate. To be fair, she was very manual and needed the bodies. Before long, less than a year in fact, I realised it was high time I ran my own programme, so I got off Bristolian in Palma. “On Fleurtje, I’d met a girlfriend, and together we travelled to London to interview for newbuild modern classic 23-metre Braveheart of Sark. The owner must have seen something in 26-year-old me and flew us to Baltimore to meet the boat. While being heavily assessed by the owner and current captain, I nervously sailed her down to West Palm Beach and somehow snared the job “We did thousands upon thousands of miles on Braveheart of Sark. The boss loved sailing and we’d stop only for lunch, visiting a new harbour every day. In fact, he’d measure how good his holiday was by the number of miles in the log book. He was a tough man, from English yachting royalty, and I shared a small space with him for three years, but overall it was fabulous. The girlfriend begged to differ and became my ex halfway through…

In the midst Hyperion Superyacht | Chris Scholey Photography

“Braveheart of Sark contested a lot of regattas, and our second Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez led me to my next captain role. We raced hard

FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – MARK STEVENS

Catching catfish

and apparently pushed brand new 37-metre Camper & Nicholsons Our Blue Dream off the race course. The captain chatted to me back on dry land and said the Russian owner would like to meet me. I fully expected a bollocking, but instead he asked if I’d work for him. “It was a huge boat, a massive step up, but a tough year and a half. The boss was nice when he was nice, and not when not. He and ten others would come in at 4am after a night’s partying and unsportingly wake the chef up to cook. I met Samantha, the mother of my daughter, on board, and it was hell for her below deck clearing up the debris of the night before. It was a learning curve, a reminder of how lucky you are when you get a normal job. “Anyhow, I got fired in front of the entire crew at The Superyacht Cup in 2002. The weather was light and patchy and Our Blue Dream came last. I wasn’t happy about my dismissal, in fact I was horrified, felt it was a slur on my behaviour, but when half the crew walked with me, I felt better. “Samantha and I had just bought an apartment in Palma and were now financially screwed. I plugged on and completed my Class 4 without the stress and distraction of a full-time job. It was worth it, as we then landed 106-foot Wally B.

54 metre Red Dragon

“Wally B was laid up in La Ciotat. The captain had fallen out with the young Swiss-German owner and the boat was out of the water, rig on the ground next to her, alongside four containers full of pieces - no one had a clue what went where. Somehow we got her going, and the plan was to take her across the Pond. I was beyond excited at the prospect of skippering a Wally over the ocean, but she ended up staying in the Med. I was gutted. “Now I had one clear goal - a round-the-world itinerary. I thought I’d found it in 43-metre Dubois Gimla. She was just emerging from Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands and preparing for a three-year circumnavigation. As the boat hit the water, the Swedish owner

Volvo

FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – MARK STEVENS

SY Aglaia | Chris Scholey Photography

Euphieme Venice SY Aglaia | Chris Scholey Photography

went financially belly-up and the whole thing was called off. But, the nightmare had a silver lining as Vitters reacquired the boat and sent us round the Med to show her off, enter her in regattas and conduct viewings. I also became very close to the owners of Vitters, they’re really good people. Gimla sold to an Australian with crew already in place. It’s a shame, she was a charming boat, and is still on the regatta scene, albeit known as Guillemot. “A call came in from Chris Cecil-Wright, an Edmiston veteran, with news of a vacancy on 53-metre Dubois Drumbeat, launched in 2002 as Salperton. The owner was a real entertainer and Samantha and I had a full-on two years. He’d come aboard for four, five, six, weeks at a time, with a full-house of rotating guests, then he’d jump off and a charter would begin. He worked us to the bone but was a nice man, a true English gent, and always eternally grateful for our efforts. In 2007, Drumbeat was sold and, around the same time, Samantha fell pregnant. “Samantha hung up her sea boots and we swapped the Palma apartment in favour of a baby-friendly house with garden in Costa de

SY Aglaia | Chris Scholey Photography

la Calma. In the meantime, Edmiston nudged me in the direction of 47-metre Royal Huisman Hyperion owned by a delightful American. We had a great team and it was a lot of fun. I stayed for almost four years, until I was ‘poached’ by a charter guest… “In the process of deciding which boat to build, the aforementioned Scandinavian guest conducted four years of back-to-back chartering - 27 different yachts in total including Drumbeat and Hyperion. He’d meticulously quiz the crew, find out the glitches and the merits. All this research climaxed in the construction of 66-metre Dubois-designed Aglaia. I was taken on right at the start, and watched her launch from the Vitters Shipyard in 2011. “Captaining Aglaia, the biggest performance sailing yacht on the planet, was a real culmination of decades of hard work - putting up with a lot of shit along the journey. I felt a great sense of pride and achievement. Although I’d split from Samantha when our daughter was four years old, I was, and am, a hands-on father. Aglaia followed a Mediterranean programme, wintering in

Palma, and this afforded me the great pleasure of co-parenting Mila. “In 2015, Aglaia was sold and we were given six weeks to take her out of winter hibernation in Palma and ready her for a round-the-world trip with a new owner. My first mate, who is now the captain, and I delivered Aglaia to the Caribbean. Pretty much by the time I came back, 54-metre Red Dragon had been bought as an interim boat, while my owner considered his next move. This was going to be a crazy 75-metre performance sailing yacht, but costings went through the roof and the plug was duly pulled. He’s now giving back to society by financing the build of eco-friendly 183-metre Research Expedition Vessel REV. Ice-class explorers are way out of my skillset, so I remain focussed on Red Dragon. “She’s a lovely boat, solid and simple, and, although a downsize from Aglaia, the owner keeps me busy in a million other ways. He’s got a fleet of boats to manage - among them a 42-metre Ferretti and a 35-metre Sunseeker and the idea of ‘free time’ is still rather alien to me. Any I do have is spent with my daughter, who is now at senior school in the UK, or

Aglaia powered up | Chris Scholey Photography

On Aglaia with yacht designer Mark Whiteley

FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – MARK STEVENS

SY Aglaia | Chris Scholey Photography

Mark on Aglaia | Chris Scholey Photography

enjoying my classic cars - an old Porsche and Cobra. I also like the idea of hiking every day and keeping fit - I’m working on it. “I’ve made a conscious decision to stay with sailing boats, I prefer their owners, they have a different mentality. I adore the family I work for and my owner inspires great longevity from his team. In five years on Aglaia, maybe three crew departed - testament to the loyalty that is earned from both sides of the relationship. I have no plans to move on, but I also know that I, like every other captain, am highly replaceable. I must perform at 100%, earn my place, and never get complacent. The day you think you’re settled, the day you put your slippers on, is the day they take them from you. “My biggest remaining ambition is to do a solo transatlantic in a racing boat. You should do something that scares you every now and then, I think a solo ocean crossing would fit that brief quite nicely.” ______________________________________ By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

With mate Iain and engo Big George on Aglaia | Chris Scholey Photography

FEATURE: THEO – A TRUE MARINE INSPIRATION

THEO – A TRUE MARINE INSPIRATION I first met Asemale (Theo) Jack a few years ago at one of the wonderful South Africa days at The Boathouse. You know the ones. Great music, fantastic South African food from El Toro and plenty of fun being had. This particular day the weather wasn’t the best so we were all huddled together for warmth and one guy in particular was keeping us all entertained with his tales, singing and infectious smile and laugh. His story was truly one full of inspiration. Speed forward a few years and my Editor, the wonderful Simon Relph, called me to say he’d just met an incredible young man at a small gathering hosted by Phil Wade, who together with Anthony Just set up Marine Inspirations,

a mentoring programme to support and sponsor young people from disadvantaged background´-s mostly in their home country of South Africa, in order to improve their professional prospects in the yachting industry. Simon didn’t immediately tell me his name, but said that this young man had been so bowled over by the incredible support gifted him by the charity that he himself wanted to give something back. I immediately thought of Theo and asked if that was who he was talking about and sure enough it was. It didn’t surprise me in the slightest that the Theo I had met that day several years ago and had been so impressed by was the very same guy that Simon had met and been inspired by, and who

now also wanted to pay it forward. He clearly leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes. And so it was we set up the interview. Sadly, due to yachting circumstances we weren’t able to meet face to face, but after a few false starts due to the joys of both technology and the current inclement weather, we finally sat down to have a call. Theo in his temporary berth of Gibraltar and me in San Remo. And so it was that Theo set about filling me in on life, love and everything else that has been going on since I last saw him, vuvuzela in hand and South African rugby jersey proudly worn. Theo was born in the township Mdantsane,

in the town of eats London, but grew up in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa where bodyboarding and surfing were an everyday occurrence, and salt water ran thick in his veins. But what he didn’t know is how he would fare in open water despite his dream to become a sailor. His original plan, as a trained mixologist, was to go onto the cruise ships, but it would seem that fate had other ideas. Heading down one day to the Royal Cape Yacht Club he got talking to the receptionist Lorna and explained his circumstances, how he wanted offshore experience and his potential reticence about the open ocean. Seeing in him something extraordinary she teed it up for him to join a boat for the day where he would be on board with experienced sailors. What he got was more than he bargained for and the beginning of his sailboat love story. Not a drink to be served in sight, instead he was instructed to heave lines, stow sails and throw himself

wholeheartedly into the passion that is sailing. I could hear the awe in his voice as he talks about the downwind legs with the Spinnaker up and the music pumping. He was hooked. However, earning next to no money and working 14 hour days behind the bar didn’t make for happy reading when it came to juggling the RCYC Academy, saving money for courses and travel and entering the industry. It was here that fate did indeed make her intentions clear and Phil and Anthony entered the story. Normally working with the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simons Town, where they chose four candidates a year to help get their initial foot in the door, they were introduced to Theo and clearly saw in him what everyone else both past and present has done: a boundless enthusiasm and a work ethic to match. And so it was, when he had completed his courses to get him Superyacht ready for the

FEATURE: THEO – A TRUE MARINE INSPIRATION

South of France, an opportunity aboard 53m MY Yacht Mirage presented itself and he was asked to do the delivery from the Caribbean to Palma, and it could not have arrived at a better time. Sponsored by Marine Inspirations to fly to Miami and then onto St Thomas, Theo was to complete the first of many epic journeys. On his arrival in Palma he was invited to live aboard Anthony’s yacht, rent free, and Phil and Anthony ensured that he was introduced to all the right people to continue what he does best, be himself. He couldn’t impress upon me enough just how absolutely blessed he felt by this encouragement and ceaseless support. At this point Richard Masters entered stage right and offered him his first boat, the first of many, and as Theo says, the doors to heaven opened fully for him. He rightly says that courses can only teach you so much. What was key was the experiences he learned through

FEATURE: THEO – A TRUE MARINE INSPIRATION

day work and a hands-on approach. As a selfproclaimed jack of all trades Theo proudly talks of how he is in a privileged position to have worked in many different departments, giving him insights into how both the interior and deck work. Need a cabin detailed? Help in the engine room or a wash down completing? Theo was there, throwing himself into the fray. Theo’s first full time position was actually as a Deck/Stew on MY Tillac. As he joined the boat bound for Ibiza, everyone was under so much pressure to be ready that at first the Stews thought he was a guest. Quickly donning his uniform, he got stuck in. Spotting an empty bar, the trained mixologist came out in him and every guest’s favourite question was asked: “Who wants a cocktail?” Many of the professional footballers, who were guests on board at the time, were quoted as saying that in the 8 years they had been on Tilac, Theo’s

were the best cocktails they had enjoyed. The deal, as they say, was sealed. So where is Theo now? Well as I type this he is heading out into the great blue yonder on 52m SY Anne, Theo’s dream boat that he has been with for quite some time now. Not only is she a beautiful yacht, but she also has a great crew. As many of us have been, Theo and the boat sadly got caught up in all of the Covid restrictions, arriving in the Seychelles where they were to spend 52 days at anchor. Many would think that that would be a dream place to be stuck, though the reality is somewhat different. But true to the crew’s nature, they took it all in their stride. Unable to do anything other than swim, read and exercise, they all kept their positive attitudes with not a meltdown in sight, an ethos that Theo says comes right from the Captain, who is always first to rise, last to bed, and has a really hands

on approach. Having bided their time in the Seychelles they eventually left for the Maldives but the story was same there, everything shut, and this time it was monsoon season to boot. Finally, Theo was able to get some holiday time and headed straight to Germany to visit his then girlfriend (more on this to come) of eight years for the first time in ten months, before quickly returning to the Maldives, on up the Suez Canal, into Greece and finally returning to Palma, where they undertook some paint and varnish jobs. I’m pretty certain that there are a million stories that I could fill pages of that journey, with but I won’t spoil it for you as I know he will be regaling them the next time he is back. Now on his way back to the Caribbean, Theo and SY Anne will have effectively circumnavigated the whole of Africa by the time they arrive.

It has been during his time in Palma that Theo has eventually managed to sit down and catch up with Phil and talk through his idea to give back. The initial plan was to raise 2,500 euros to support one aspiring student through the Marine Inspirations programme, but it quickly became obvious that they could do so much more. Now the plan is to raise 9,000 euros to hopefully support two underprivileged kids to finish their schooling at Lawhill Maritime Centre in Cape town, covering their courses, accommodation, living and ability to see their families. As Theo says, he knows what it is like to find the desire to better oneself but not have the funds to do so. In fact, Theo really appreciates family and supporting them, as he is still helping his family of his Mum and Dad back home and his two brothers, aspiring rappers, who are going through the school system in East London, SA. Sailing may not be their first choice of option but with Theo

as a guiding big brother they appreciate the importance of a good education. It has clearly been one hell of a year for Theo, and to see 2021 in properly he decided it was time to see if his then girlfriend Julia would become a whole lot more. So, hell bent on watching the sunrise, Theo dragged the slightly tired Julia out of bed and parked up in a soaking wet STP on New Year’s Day. As the heavens opened even further he got down on one knee and proposed. Thankfully for this story the weather didn’t diminish the love and she said a resounding yes. It really was true love in the rain. Theo and the team are already making inroads into the target, with some fabulous big yachting names, as well as scores of individuals, playing a part. If you, like Theo want to help give back to an industry that isn’t always the

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easiest to break into without the courses and funding then please check out his GoFundMe page listed below. As well as links to Marine Inspirations and the Lawhill Maritime Centre. Yachting doesn’t always get the name I feel it deserves, however, over the last few years it has been absolutely wonderful to watch how this industry, and those of us who are touched by it in some way shape or form, are really coming together to be a guiding light in what is frequently becoming a dark world. And Theo is one of those brilliant bright stars who is helping light the way! ______________________________________ By Victoria Pearce www.gofundme.com/f/marine-inspiration marineinspirations.org www.lawhill.org/about-us

FEATURE: DINOSAURS & INTERNET

And the port authorities, and the maritime authorities. And the associations of the nautical industry, and associations, and the federations. Let's go back to the singular person. Until about 70 years ago, who climbed and climbed and reached the pinnacle of the pyramid, stayed there at the very top until his retirement or death. The person learnt a lot in his career or performance, applied his experience, and made things work. But in the last 20 years all this has been disrupted. Why? Because we are not coping quick enough with the way the world is changing around us, our capacity for adapting drags behind 21st century technology and the social changes implied. The dependence on the mobile telephone is not totally negative, because if we do not depend on instant communication, someone related to us could. We do live in society and as part of it must adapt to its rules and best practices, sometimes very hard to reach this speed which those who are 40 years old and above were hit almost suddenly, we the mature had to adapt taking the blows (intellectual and emotional), as well as to use computers.

DINOSAURS & INTERNET Today I am going to discuss something affecting the whole nautical industry, from user to builder, from designer to broker, all over the world. Traditionally, a human being who has made it to an outstanding position, be it by knowledge, management skills or as a craftsman, defends it and clings to it like cats clinging with their paws to the back of the sofa. If that person has earned that position by personal effort and by knowledge, experience and results (not only economic), such behaviour is reasonable. Unfortunately, such positions are often abused. Historically and culturally, lifelong achievements postings have been granted as a prize by governments, associations, clubs and other groups of people united by a common interest. And a lot of people have deserved it and made good use of it, least are those who have received it as a currency payment for favours done, or for having good connections, and whose merits do not meet those fundamental qualities to deserve it. We see this almost daily in all types of communications media, and it is perhaps politics where the cases are seen more frequently, not necessarily because it is where it occurs most, but because they are not careful enough, making of themselves an easy target. Now to the point: In the nautical industry there are many, many groups of people who are defined by higher and common interests: learning to know the sea and the wind, live with them and enjoy them. And there are also other groups defined by their club, class, sport variant or type of propulsion, among others. And there are the local, national and international associations.

In the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s, one started with PCs at about 35, Windows did not exist, and we had to make our way to acquire a more or less passable familiarity with the gadget and then the mouse that you could not get rid of by having a cat next to you.

I believe that anyone who so wishes can remain aware of what is happening around them, be it the radius of their comfort circle of 100m or 10,000 km. But what should be interpreted thanks to that information will be a mix of what experience, knowledge and emotions tell you. And that's where I doubt that in a society that is changing at a much faster pace than it was 50 years ago, someone who was born in the '40s and' 50s of the last century, however modern, can interpret what that society demands in 2021. And much of the experience of those past years will be less and less useful in a world which gives no value to looking back, because those who have already grown with mobile phones, iPads, tattoos and piercings may not have the minimum experience to put into perspective the base values of yesteryear, but it is also true that those base values are being lost as no educational priorities, and few people are interested in applying them. These social dinosaurs should be kept close to people of the next generation and help them, not become an anomaly of the present clinging to their past. When Rome’s victorious generals paraded entering the city after their triumphs, they had to have a slave at their side whispering "remember that you are mortal." It was an anchor that kept them down to earth, a voice of reality at the times they were flying high. We must venerate those who proved they deserve it but help them connect with a today that they (we) do not understand. I admire those who realize this and step aside not trying to perpetuate themselves, and I hope that their example will abound in our nautical industry and help us to take adequate and very, very necessary steps. Internet Internet information should be valued for what it provides but not taken as an infallible source of knowledge. More and more people of all social levels address internet everyday as an almost unlimited source of information. In its daily use through the mobile telephone, Internet - and the applications developed for

the purpose- make life easy providing instant data such as public transport, latest news (uploaded within minutes of happening), how to drive to a destination, movie theatre programme and timetable, own position, currency exchange rates, tourism information and to stay in contact with a selected group of acquaintances, friends and friend’s friends with whom to share more or less important thoughts, activity called “social networking”. For the marina world, it provides specific information as world tide tables, weather forecast and sunrise and sunset times, plus access to the marina web site where complete information is accessible and kept upgraded. Internet makes it possible to send and receive and communicate across borders by e-mail and whatsapp. Human nature makes us get bored with what we have for granted. Today, we are used to it and consider part of life the information we have access through the Internet and the communication possibilities of a mobile phone. Many people use already a laptop as main computer because it is portable, powerful (for graphics), with very high storage capacity, and long-life battery, making possible to take it with us, browse Facebook or whatsapp at lunch, watch movies in bed, and definitely take it on holidays. One of the consequences of such behaviour is the quick, superficial use of such information. People do not care to dig a bit deeper when investigating a fact, it is browse, zap! use the info, go on. We are getting used to use the Internet as a source of answers, and answers we get, but that light layer of information everywhere and at hand, cannot replace knowledge and experience, because its intrinsic “quick and good for all” status makes it necessary to adapt to the marina project we are addressing. And us dinosaurs must be aware of the limitations to adapt to new clients, investors and operators that started with computing knowledge in primary school

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and are infinitely more comfortable connecting with others through IT. GG is a man in his 60’s who has developed many marinas and dry stacks. He started a project some 4 years ago in Florida, the dry stack was built but the occupation was not as fast as predicted. After a few months playing all the known tricks he knew for the last 30 years including organizing a boat rally to the keys, he decided to engage a youngster to promote the facility using social media. The guy had a chat with GG, a look at the facility, and started working. In one month the occupation was as predicted, and the clients were looking forward to participating in the rally: a perfect dinosaursocial media expert combination. But such an example could not have given the results should GG experience not been there in designing the facility, optimizing the operation, sizing the car parking and the waiting pontoons, establishing the right mix of boats, and “seeing” the dry stack working in 3D as only an experience designer-operator can do. Let’s never forget that we deal with human beings on holiday, people in an emotional state ready to get impressions more than making an analysis of the situation. The app to tailor emotions to a determined person and moment is not invented yet, and let’s hope it never will. An experienced marina consultant will use its own human experience to trigger the human emotion out of design and operation of a facility. It will be unique to that facility and involve evaluation of surroundings and integration with local community, to mention two important factors not considered when designing marinas until few years ago. Dinos, social media and apps are there to stay and support each other in creating and operate the perfect marina for a given place in the rapidly changing world we live today. _____________________________________ By Oscar Siches

FEATURE: CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ONE BLUE

ONE BLUE Featuring sleek lines and a contemporary interior, 38.7m ONE BLUE is a highly stylish motor yacht for discerning charterers. Following a thorough winter refit she is in better-than-ever condition and ready to welcome guests on board for fabulous cruising in 2021. Built in 2009 by Oceanline to Bureau Veritas class and MCA compliant, ONE BLUE boasts a sophisticated exterior design by the renowned studio of Frank Mulder. Her two MTU 12V-4000-M90 diesel engines, generating more than 5,000hp, power her top speed of 28 knots, whilst she cruises at 15 knots for excellent fuel efficiency. With a composite, displacement hull and Zero-speed stabilizers, guests cruising on board this raised pilothouse, semi-displacement yacht are ensured maximum comfort at all times

Her modern interior is by Art-Line, Holland, using a palette of neutral colours that create a warm and relaxed environment. The shrewd mix of materials throughout, such as leather, teak, marble and Alcantara provide texture and character, while large windows throughout ensure that the natural light floods in. After dark, variable internal lighting is available to set the mood accordingly. The main deck aft features a casual table and seating set up, with direct access to the sundeck via a staircase. The comfortable and contemporary salon offers a range of seating in soft, brown leather, ideal for watching a movie and relaxing, while the central dining table offers a more formal space for up to 12 guests. Providing innovative versatility, the dining table can be raised with a leaf removed and the chairs height adjusted to form an easily created bar zone. To starboard there is

a raised platform featuring leather armchairs, ideal for a game of chess or similar. Forward a spiral staircase accesses either the bridge or sundeck and also leads down to the four guest staterooms. The sun deck offers an al fresco dining zone with comfortable seating area, a Jacuzzi plus sunbathing area forward at the bow. Impressive for a yacht of her size, ONE BLUE accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms with a superb layout, incorporating an excellent master suite forward on the main deck providing panoramic views through large windows and complete with en suite sunken bathroom. Located forward on the lower deck is a superb VIP stateroom, accessed via a staircase just aft of the master. Two double staterooms and two further twins on the lower deck offer space and comfort for all combinations of charter groups. Her exterior

deck areas provide an additionally great range of spaces to socialise, relax and entertain with family and friends. From the aft deck dual stairways lead to the extended swim platform for easy access to the water. Tenders and toys are plentiful for some fun on the water, with Sea-Doos, paddleboards, water-skis and kayaks to keep activity-seekers busy. The final ingredient for this outstanding charter yacht is the professional crew, led by Captain Ivo, who are all enthusiastic and welcoming.

FEATURE: CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ONE BLUE

Captain Ivo has been on board ONE BLUE for six years and brings with him a great deal of experience and charter knowledge. Superb accolades have been received from delighted 2020 guests, such as: "Friendly Captain Ivo and the crew, all from Croatia, are highly professional and also fun, whilst at the same time being discrete. They keep the yacht in sterling condition at all times and go out of their way to guarantee an excellent level of service. Special mention goes

to the chef, who amazed us on more than one occasion with his culinary expertise." ONE BLUE will be cruising the beautiful waters of Croatia during summer 2021 with her base as Trogir, conveniently close to Split International Airport. _____________________________________ www.oceanindependence.com enquiries@ocyachts.com

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BALEARIC YACHT SHOW 2020: 40+ CONFERENCES WITH OVER 3000 VIEWERS

It’s already been over 2 months since the first edition of the Balearic Yacht Show took place in November 2020. Looking back, it was a fantastic 3-day event with some of the most renowned local and international speakers. We also had some fantastic feedback and interactions within the conferences from our attendees. For those who may have missed a conference at the show or would like to watch it again, all conferences can now be watched online on the Balearic Yacht Show website at balearicyachtshow.com/schedule or on our YouTube channel. We also welcome and encourage you to share them on your channels! Here is a summary of some of the top international conferences at the Balearic Yacht Show 2020… State of the industry report (Superyacht Group) Martin Redmayne, president of Superyacht Group, is optimistic about the evolution of this market, he said during his speech in the first conferenceat the Balearic Yacht Show. "I am absolutely optimistic about the future of

the superyacht industry for the simple reason that we have a higher profile today than we have had so far.” Martin Redmayne was very positive, in the first presentation of the Balearic Yacht Show, the first virtual boat show in the Balearic Islands. Seeing the evolution of the markets and the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on them, Redmayne bets on "a very busy summer 2021 for the charter world" and says that "superyachts are becoming a safe bubble in which to enjoy a vacation away from cities or large resorts. To maintain the good growth forecasts of the sector, the president of Superyacht Group believes that it is crucial to "better educate our future buyers" as well as the workers of the industry, "workers who we have to take care of more and train better". Redmayne has also stressed the need to bet on a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. "A boat that spends a large amount of gasoline to sail at 30 knots is not attractive to the new generation of potential buyers, a generation more aware of the need to take care of our planet. Finally, Redmayne urged the institutions to position themselves alongside the marine

industries. "A superyacht is not the toy of a billionaire; we have to change that perspective and explain to governments that this industry has an added value". Why refit in the Balearic Islands? (Superyacht Times) Shipyards in Mallorca remain at 100% occupation. The restoration and maintenance work of boats have not stopped during the hardest months of the pandemic in the Balearic Islands and the companies of this sector maintain a high pace of work with a view to a "boom" project in 2021. On Day 2 of the Balearic Yacht Show, Ralph Dazert, director of Marketing Intelligence of Superyacht Times, moderated this round table session on restoration and maintenance of boats in the Balearics. Joined by him were Victor Perez, commercial director in Astilleros de Mallorca; Toni Salom, president of the Balearic Marine Cluster; Carlos Albons, production director of STP Shipyard Palma; William Kaye, captain of the M/Y Coral Ocean; and Rupert Savage, commercial director of the GYG group.

For his part, Victor Pérez (Astilleros de Mallorca) has recalled that we are facing an "open market" and although the local industry is strong and powerful enough, "it is always positive that companies from outside come to settle in Mallorca". Likewise, Pérez highlighted the local work: "During these months of pandemic and state of alarm, we have been able to continue working in the projects that we had in progress, thanks to the local industry and the foreign companies that have their headquarters here. Otherwise it would have been impossible to keep the shipyards open in such a complicated times at an international level". The Boat of the Future (IBI News) On the final day of the Balearic Yacht Show 2020, IBI news presented the conference ‘The Boat of the Future’. A boat that will be more connected, more intuitive and easier than ever to use. This was presented by Tony Castro, CEO of Tony Castro Design Ltd; Jarrod Seymour, vice president of Garmin; and JeanErik Viitala, creative and innovation director of Axopar Boats in the round table moderated by Ed Slack, editor of IBI News, integrated into the last day of the Balearic Yacht Show. The idea is to "simplify the user experience

and create tools that are easier to use," said Jean-Erik, who also recalled that "10 years ago, operating the control panel of a boat required an advanced level of knowledge and now everything is much more intuitive. For his part, the designer Tony Castro has opted to "create new things, develop ideas and concepts that the client does not know exist or that he needs but that in the end will work for him". The automation of functions is another of the great challenges facing the nautical world in the immediate future. Although the speakers agreed that boats "will not sail alone", we will see improvements in navigation aids, new safety elements and applications that facilitate boat maintenance. "Where the focus is being placed - Seymour pointed out - is on automation and assistance in docking manoeuvres". How to become the Cleanest Greenest Superyacht hub in Europe (Superyacht Group) Education and awareness, the basis for a more sustainable industry - The last conference of the Balearic Yacht Show 2020 discussed the main challenges for improved environmental sustainability. The Balearic Islands are on the right track

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to become the European benchmark for environmental sustainability from the point of view of the marine industry, but there is still work to be done. This is the conclusion reached by Jorge Martinez, director of quality, environment and innovation of the Balearic Islands Port Authority; Lucia Mingot, director of quality and plant of Astilleros de Mallorca; Angus Johnston, director of business development of Ecoworks Marine; and Martin Redmayne, President of Superyacht Group. For Jorge Martinez it is essential to be respectful of the marine ecosystem and reduce the use of fuel in the marine sector. Lucia Mingot has focused on the need to leave the waste that reaches the sea every day at zero and Angus Johnston has committed to creating a joint plan for 10 years in which all those involved in the marine industry can work with a common goal. We would like to thank all exhibitors, visitors, speakers from different conferences, institutions and the media for their presence and participation in the first edition of the Balearic Yacht Show. We will continue to promote the industry and services available in our islands at www.balearicmarine.org.

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YACHT BROKERAGE COMPANY IN SPAIN – MALLORCA FOR SALE For almost 15 years, after their company acquisition in 2006, Arend and Jacqueline Venema together with their business partner Dirk-Jan Coljee and his wife Hannelore, have been putting all their energy into their jointly international renowned yacht brokerage Whites International Yacht on Mallorca. But now, Arend and Jacqueline want to retire and explore other horizons. Therefore, Whites Yachts is looking for a successor / investor, partner or takeover candidate who wants to acquire all or partly shares of the marine related limited company, located in the sophisticated attractive Port Andratx in the South West of Mallorca. In addition to the existing core business, yacht brokerage of luxury motor yachts and sailing yachts, the company, which has been based in Mallorca since 1989, still has enormous potential and expansion possibilities. It is also permitted to place all marine related activities and services in the Spanish corporation (e.g. maintenance, berth rental, charter, import, dealership). The current prime location with exclusive rental rights of the office, located opposite the Marina Club de Vela in Port Andratx, offers with a surface of 75m2 enough additional potential possibilities. A merger

with an existing company that serves similar international customers could be a good B2B model for expansion. The profitable company, with many 5-star reviews and good testimonials, is not part of a franchise formula and or yacht broker’s house. Therefore, operates fully independently. However, the solid basis for franchising, with offices in other countries can be implemented as a strategy for business expansion.

In short, a perfect chance for any entrepreneur who wants to change the course and embrace opportunities and embark a years of successful international yacht brokerage with good reputation and track of record. ______________________________________ For more information: www.whitesyachts.com info@whitesyachts.com Arend Venema (+34) 626 042 514

BALEARICS LEADS THE WAY IN NEW BOAT REGISTRATIONS The Balearic Islands retained top spot in the Spanish leisure marine market in 2020, despite the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a Mallorcadiario.com report. The latest statistics from ANEN (the Spanish marine trade association) and AENIN (the Association of Nautical Companies in the Balearic Islands) show that new registrations of marine craft, including boats, yachts and jet skis, totalled 1,020 units last year, accounting for 18.87% of the Spanish total. The figure represents a fall of 10.99% compared with the 2019 registrations of 1,146 – a decline that was in line with the national figure, which saw a decrease of 11.1% in sales to 5,404 units last year compared with 2019. The Balearic Islands’ level of registrations at 18.87% was, according to ANEN, double that of second-place Barcelona at 9.44% followed by Alicante at 6.24%, Madrid at 6.14% and Malaga at 6.05%. In respect of the charter market, a decrease of 20.84% or 300 craft as opposed to 379 in the year previous was recorded for the Balearic Islands. The latter normally accounts for more than a quarter of Spanish charter activity. In Spain overall the decline was 24.8% to 1,174 units after the Balearic islands. Alicante came next with 12.69% and Barcelona 8.86%. The rental market recorded a year-on-year

decline of 20.8% in the Balearic Islands in 2020, with 300 vessels registered compared to 379 a year ago. This implies that the islands bring together a quarter (25.6%) of this market, which in Spain as a whole has fallen by 24.8% to 1,174 units. In second place was Alicante (12.7%), followed by Barcelona (8.9%). Jaume Vaguer, AENIB president, commented: “The Balearic companies showed maturity in the nautical field, as it has covered much of the gap left by the foreign clients, both in the acquisition and rental of vessels.”

The overall drop in boating registrations in Spain however should be put in perspective. New car sales in Spain were down over 31% in 2020 compared to the previous year, reflecting the fact that despite the obvious headwinds presented by the pandemic, boating and boating related activities have been one of the more resilient industry sectors. AENIB’s members comprise over 100 companies engaged in nautical activities including shipyards, charterers, brokers and training businesses.

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INGRID ABERY SAILING CALENDAR 2021!

Light up your 2021 with the INGRID ABERY SAILING CALENDAR 2021! Recently awarded a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society, photographer Ingrid has hand-picked twenty five artistic, dramatic, modern and classic regatta images. Popular events featured include the breathtaking Palma-based Superyacht Cup, the 35th America’s Cup, J-Class, Classics at Les

Voiles de St Tropez, IRC Championship Cowes, TP52, J70 World Championship, St Barths Bucket, SailGP and Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup plus a smidgen of carnage. Opening up to A2 each month boasts two striking images. Every page has a direct QR code link to the image on Ingrid’s site and date

boxes to note regattas. All calendar pages are displayed online. ______________________________________ www.ingridabery.com/calendar For corporate logo print runs please contact: office@ingridabery.com

38M SANLORENZO SD126 ‘Y4H’ SOLD BY SANLORENZO SPAIN

Sanlorenzo Spain, the exclusive agents for Sanlorenzo in Spain and the Balearic Islands, are proud to announce the sale of 38m Sanlorenzo SD126-55 ‘Y4H’ in an in-house deal with Sanlorenzo Spain representing both the buyer and seller. This sale marks the 3rd time ‘Y4H’ has been sold by Sanlorenzo Spain, having previously sold the yacht to her first owner in 2017 and then on to her second owner in 2019. ‘Y4H’ was delivered to her first owner in 2017 as the 13th hull of the Sanlorenzo SD126 model, a four-deck semi-displacement motor

yacht with a length of just under 38 metres. The SD126 is the largest fiberglass yacht that Sanlorenzo produces. She is the flagship of the ‘SD’ semi-displacement range which combines Sanlorenzo’s heritage lines, technological innovations and impressive autonomy at sea. To date over 20 Sanlorenzo SD126 units have been sold and delivered. ‘Y4H’ features luxurious accommodation for 11 guests across 5 cabins, with a full beam master stateroom on her main deck. There is additional accommodation for up to 7 crew members in 3 crew cabins on her lower

deck and in a separate captain's cabin on her upper deck. ‘Y4H' is powered by twin MTU 12V 2000 M72 1469hp diesel engines for a top speed of 17 knots. At an economical cruising speed of 11 knots, she can achieve a maximum range of 3,000 nautical miles. ______________________________________ Sanlorenzo Yachts Balear SL C/Benito Feijoo, 2 - Local 7, Puerto Portals (+34) 971 676 930 info@sanlorenzospain.com sanlorenzospain.com

www.miller-marine.org Spain +34 672 043 882 USA +1 954 9188382

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SHIP TO SHORE: MIKE BARNES & RORY GILLARD – GUARDIAN YACHT SERVICES

Above Photos: Rory Gillard & Mike Barnes - Guardian Yacht Services

Tell me about yourselves: MB: My boating life started at a young age with a small plastic dinghy and outboard that we always took on holiday with us to the coast. My friends and I also had many a river adventure with that boat, we were all still at school, we never feared the locks and often had to drag it out and carry it down river. At aged 15 I was involved in a minor boating accident with my brother on the Dartmouth River, that would be my first major lesson in tides! My brother was put off of boating but at the age of 16 I joined the Royal Navy and went on to be a Gunner serving onboard Destroyers. Luckily, I was also trained in seamanship…the skills that would get me through life! I got more into the sailing side of life as a team leader & manager for Sunsail UK and Sunsail St Vincent. Great times and on the lowest pay, I actually took a pay cut to become a manager! From Sunsail, I became a full-time coastguard working at the busiest station on the coast of Great Britain. Years late I did a delivery on a 42m Jongert and was offered a job! The beginning of the superyacht world had begun! RG: I started sailing with my brother and

sister, aged around 5, and carried on with boats, both power and sail. I got my first paid job, working as Mate on a fishing boat, when I was 18. We were doing mostly charters, and some commercial fishing, in the English Channel. I then moved to teaching sailing, in French holiday camps, and later with Sunsail, in Greece and Turkey. I moved onto yachts with Sunsail, and then other companies in the UK, eventually managing a fleet of 25 charter, and sailing school boats, in the River Hamble, Southampton UK. During this time, I was doing some offshore racing, and did the 1999 Fastnet Race, which was amazing. Going to Australia for a few years, I carried on teaching sailing, as well as doing a few offshore races on the East Coast. Back in the UK, I moved to bigger boats, and skippered my first transatlantic in 2002, on the ARC rally. I did the Caribbean season with the same boat, and then came back, only to go across again for the 2003 ARC. Back in the UK I was offered the helm of London Clipper, in the RTW race, which I finished in Liverpool. I came back for another go, racing Clipper 2005/6, again finishing in Liverpool. And since then, I have run Oyster, Swan, and Princess yachts, for private owners, in the Med and Caribbean. I 'came ashore' on Mallorca, 2015, working on

Above Photos: Mike Barnes

these boats, in a shore-based maintenance role. And last year, I teamed up with long term friend, Mike Barnes, to form Guardian Yacht Services. How did you know it was time to come to land? MB: I’m not sure “I knew”! But circumstances more or less steered me in the direction of being shore based. After working on several superyachts, it was time to buy my own little boat, a Westerly Centaur, and experience life as liveaboard. Eventually, I ended up working in Mallorca for a well-known Yacht Service company. I have been coming to Mallorca since my first visit in 1991 onboard HMS Nottingham, and have always enjoyed being here. Life ashore, and a doggie, made me realize I had a lot more to experience. RG: I think after I felt I had done a lot of the things I had wanted to do on boats, some of the great ocean races, deliveries, round the world (though not quite as I had imagined it of course). I had always loved Mallorca and decided that was the place I wanted to be.

Rory Gillard - Clipper Race

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MB: Easy, I miss the midnight watch keeping! Nothing like being out on the open sea looking after your vessel whilst the rest of the crew sleep soundly. I have always enjoyed the aspects of watch keeping and getting into it on long passages. Rory Gillard (above & below)

RG: Again, as above, the simplicity of life, food made for you, clothes washed, there were not as many things to deal with. Getting into the rhythm of the boat on the long trips, watchkeeping, sail changes, fishing etc. And of course, the money was good, towards the end for me at least, and it is harder to earn now.!!

Mike Barnes (above & below)

What do you do now? MB: I have partnered with my old mate Rory Gillard! We are the guardians at Guardian Yacht Services! It is a very personal and professional service that has led to great friendships with owners & skippers alike. Our success comes from our combined nautical knowledge, experience and Rory’s famous Clipper Skipper sea race stories…. everyone loves to listen to them!

What was the most difficult thing, and best thing, about the transition? MB: Dealing with so many procedures that are necessary to secure a successful life and career on land. And of course, the pay! The best thing is being able to secure a home, adopt a dog and becoming a part of the community. RG: Life is usually a lot simpler at sea, once you get to shore the paperwork gets you, and there is always admin to do. Time management too, was always easier at sea. Now, we have many boats to manage, which makes the day far more complicated than a programme on one boat! What do you miss most about yachting?

RG: Like Mike said, we now run a small business together, providing yacht services on Mallorca. We are focused around guardianage (looking after all aspect of the boat, whist the owner is not on board). We also do refit and installation work. We know all our customers personally, some for many years, and we like to think we provide a bespoke service. Do you have any advice for fellow yachties, going land based? MB: Don’t be in a rush, you’ll end up on land sooner or later. Use your career to pay for all the qualifications and experiences you want and need to get through life. Save your money, and leave with a plan! Trust me, every time you look at the sea you will get ‘the calling’….it is hard to resist! RG: Save money.... Everyone will tell you this, so listen!! You will have the potential to save a good amount, whilst still enjoying a great quality of life at sea. Do lots of research, look at where your skills, and outlooks can fit in.

And network, if you're going to set up business in the yacht services sector, you'll need all the contacts you can get. Get out of the pub, it is a good place to initially make contacts, but later down the line, I found the serious, and more interesting contacts, came from the outdoors, walking, cycling, doing some charity stuff, give a bit back! Thank you for reading! Mike Barnes & Rory Gillard Guardian Yacht Services ______________________________________ Interview By Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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E3 SYSTEMS NEWS as an out of band support connection for the VSAT and other devices in a highly reliable, small form factor terminal which is virtually maintenance free. That is why it was chosen to be installed on all the Imoca yachts currently racing in the Vendée Globe.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE It hasn’t been a great start to the year has it? I was amused to read this anonymous post recently on social media: “Dear sirs, I would like to cancel my subscription to 2021. Having tried the 7-day free trial, I am not interested” That says it all! However, let’s be constructive and look to the future. There’s some great, new mobile communications tech being talked about, being developed, being launched and being made available in 2021. In this esteemed publication and on social media channels, there have been many articles devoted to 4G and 5G over the last couple of months. I myself covered the subject quite thoroughly last month. I have only one thing to add, which is that I have recently seen a couple of reports about 6G being under test!! It just shows the relentless progress of technology. It’s time to catch up on recent activity in the satellite world. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Constellation Progress There is a LEO satellite project called SpaceMobile that sounds fantastic, at least on paper! They are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly using standard mobile phones. As I said, it sounds fantastic. Imagine being able to use the phone you already own mid ocean, at the poles and in the middle of the Sahara! This would resolve the challenge of developing a low-cost, consumer terminal to work with the new satellite constellations. They have already attracted some respected initial investors including Vodafone, Rakuten and American Tower. However, there are several very complex issues which need to be resolved, not least of which is the collision risk when orbiting at only 720-740 km. They do not have a FCC (Federal Communications Commission) licence, another company already holds the patent, and the satellite design is so fragile and unproven that it may not survive the G forces and vibration during launch. On the other hand, Amazon’s Project Kuiper has FCC approval and has just completed its initial development on the antenna for a lowcost Ka-band phased array customer terminal based on a new architecture, and in test it has already delivered speeds of 400Mbps! Starlink, Elon Musk’s LEO constellation is the most advanced and is in beta test in the USA. The OneWeb constellation has started again under its new ownership. It is the second off the block and just launched 36 new satellites on December 18th. Kymeta launches new model u8 flat panel Despite the millions invested by legions of competitors to develop a flat panel antenna,

Kymeta is still the only company manufacturing an economically viable flat panel antenna. It has just released a new, improved model, the u8, which incorporates significant improvements to the antenna’s initial design. These improvements result in increased gain, reduced power draw, increased operational temperature range, reduced scan loss at low look angles, integrating the power supply, SDWAN card and modem into the terminal. This makes the antenna a very attractive, simple plug and play device with good bandwidth. We have taken many orders for these new panels on a number of yachts that are in build, and some that are about to be commissioned in Europe and the USA. With this new antenna we can provide a very neat HYBRID communications solution with seamless switching between satellite and 4G. We will report in more detail in a later issue. Iridium Certus for Yachts

Typically, yachts have only been exposed to Iridium for handheld phones for their emergency grab bags. Last year they launched a new constellation of LEO satellites which are now fully operational providing the new Iridium Certus service. Manufacturers Cobham, Intellian, Thales and Lars Thrane have launched new equipment for this service. The service is L-band and as such it is more reliable than VSAT Ku and Ka-band service which is why it is has also been selected by the IMO as an alternative to Inmarsat for GMDSS compliant equipment. Unlike Inmarsat, Iridium provides global, GMDSS coverage as Iridium’s LEO satellites fly over the poles. We recommend the Iridium Certus 700 as the ultimate companion for C, Ku and Ka-band VSAT systems. Once off the beaten track, it will provide 700 Kbps connectivity to enable the yacht’s business to continue. It also serves

Finally, Cyber Risk Management IMO Compliance is now live as of 1st January 2021. This means that your first annual Document of Compliance audit must include documentation showing your cyber risk compliance. If you need to comply or would like to comply as good practice, we can introduce you to our Cyber Risk Compliance colleagues. Also, if you are an Inmarsat Fleet Xpress, Fleet One or Fleet Broadband customer, we can supply a Fleet Secure Endpoint service from Inmarsat that extends your IMO compliance to your network endpoints. Your network endpoints are your business PCs, your crew and guest laptops or basically any device that can join the network. Meet the e3 Team Beatriz Garcia Guzmán, Admin Assistant GSM, Inmarsat and Iridium I am originally from Madrid, and lived and worked in several European countries, including Ireland, France, Luxembourg and Italy, before coming to Mallorca in 2010. Straightaway, I knew it was the right place for me, and I am still amazed by everything this extraordinary island offers. I was welcomed into the big e3 family from the very first moment I joined the company in January 2018. Since then, I have become fully integrated into the Airtime team. I specialise in 4G and GSM, as well as Inmarsat & Iridium services, working closely with my colleague Monique. Our aim is to understand and analyse each vessel’s needs, and to deliver the service most suited to them from within our airtime portfolio. We know that captains and crew have really busy schedules, so we try to simplify things for them, while offering comprehensive support and assistance at all times. I truly enjoy the daily interaction with customers and believe a high level of customer service is key to being the leaders in a competitive and demanding industry such as yachting. My biggest challenge was my involvement in the launch of our 4G BIG DATA service, which was a great success and a real hit in the market. This took place just as I joined the company, so it provided me with the best training I could have asked for. The excellent results provide huge satisfaction, and I must admit BIG DATA became my “baby”! Another priority for me is maintaining excellent daily collaboration with our service providers in order to maintain the strong relationship e3 has built with them over the years. This close co-operation with multiple international providers is vital and allows us to offer optimal, unique and flexible commercial solutions. In the Airtime team, we are constantly striving

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opportunity to speak English every single day, as well as practicing other languages, and this makes me start work every morning with a big smile on my face! Outside working hours, I love to spend time with my family, reading, travelling or sports, especially outdoor pursuits like hiking. In fact, I go to the mountains every weekend, except during the warm Mallorquin summers, when I happily exchange the mountains for the beautiful beaches. I feel very fortunate to live in this little piece of paradise in the Mediterranean. Couldn’t ask for more! ______________________________________ Roger Horner E3 Systems e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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to keep at the forefront of ever-evolving technology and market demand. I have experienced real teamwork in e3 with all departments, including IT, Engineering, Sales and Accounts, collaborating in order to understand each vessel´s requirements and offer tailor made solutions. Communications

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CYBER AWARE? It’s a topic that has been bashed over the head quite a lot recently, with the ISM requirement having come into force and a load of companies pushing their services (and I wont lie... me included!) But many have been told they must take a training course. To be clear, it is optional! But also, it is recommended! And what I recommend is that every person should at least take the time to take a 20min “open your eyes” type session, and then a short reminder on regular intervals in what should be good habits of simply being aware! So, here I will touch on what being aware means. For many the most obvious cyber trap comes through their email box. Those emails that tell you about some high ranking personality in the bush of the wallapops who was buried his stash of million notes that now his niece wants to share it with you. All you have to do is hand over your cash to receive it! What a deal!! These are slowly disappearing and being replaced by more sophisticated emails, simply telling your bank account has had suspicious activity and you should go to THIS LINK and type in YOUR PIN, full name and your dogs favourite food and bingo.. oh, that wasn’t expected. But there are other cyber threats a little closer to home. How many of you have given over your computer password to the tech that came by once to sort an issue on your computer, yes the one where you also keep the ships financial papers! Or, hey, you, service technician, you left your USB behind… well, me crew member, let me see what’s on it… stick that unknown USB stick into my personal computer, and was that a Virus that I just loaded into my computer. Did you know that some nasty websites that you happen to come across suddenly show you an error message, and you ignoring the error (it doesn’t apply to me, right?!?) you click that plain BIG close button in the middle of the screen… and without you knowing you have just downloaded some very fancy Malware.

Malware installs on your computer and acts as a trojan horse, running in the background, collecting information. Projected this year is an increase in: • With more people working from home – there is an increased focus on remote workers. • With a rush to push everything to the cloud – many loopholes open as many companies are simply not ready • Ransomware will get worse and worse • Mobile devices, including smartphones, will be attacked in new ways, including app stores. So here are some rules. Check the from address - If you receive an email, from anyone, it may seem like it’s your Boss, check that from address, is it correct? Don’t open attachments unless you are 100% sure – Any email inviting you to open the attachment instead of simply saying what they want in the email itself is a warning sign. Don’t follow links without double checking where they have taken you, does the URL/ domain name in the top bar actually reflect the site where you should be? Received a USB with updates from a supplier, Navigation charts? Run it through a virus checker before plugging it into the chart plotter

and risk losing your navigation system! Update the firmware – hackers are constantly exploring security holes in every software out there, and companies are working to fix them as fast as possible. Not updating puts you at risk of being exploited. Back up your data – If you are hacked, your computer locked to ransom, or simply a hard disk failure. Feel at least safe that you can revert to a not so old backup and continue from there. And then you can evaluate if the ransom threat is actually worth the pain. The most harmful thought you can have is “it won’t happen to me,” or “I don’t visit unsafe websites.” Cybercriminals don’t discriminate in targeting all sorts of users. Be proactive. Not all mistakes can be undone with “ctrl + Z”. ______________________________________ This article was written by Tim Gorter, Virtual AVIT ETO, www.teletechnics.com. Call me if you have any AV or IT questions (I won’t charge or bite for simple questions!) or need technical support and training for crew assigned to look after their AV & IT system onboard. I want to make sure you understand how it works, and that you get the best out of it. Call for an AV & IT health check, more on teletechnics.com

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INVISIBLE CREW, INTENSIVE CARE

To start the New Year we got some new gear. Our jumpers have a large circular IC logo on the front. One of our captains jokingly asked if that stood for Invisible Crew. I replied that it might as well. I was 9 years old. My father had organised a music festival in the center of Antwerp, Belgium and the new Hilton Hotel that was opening offered the use of their conference rooms and 3 suites in exchange for marketing exposure. It was the first time I ever experienced such a level of luxury and hospitality. That same summer we rented a little sailboat for the first time. The Frisian lakes in the North of Holland, which we were exploring, are connected by rivers and canals. These, especially for a 9 year old kid, are the boring bits. Somehow I decided to make the beds, something I would never ever do at home! In the evenings I would serve the barbecued food around to my parents and siblings. I said I was playing "Hilton Hotel". I also enjoyed coiling up all the lines and tidying the deck to perfection. I loved caring for the boat and its crew. Funny to think back at that and to realise

that I was perfectly preparing myself for a professional role on yachts! Nowadays, one of my favourite things to do is getting to know new people. This comes in very handy when recruiting new Invisible Crew members. Genuinely caring to get to know people, apparently sets the tone right for a long term and successful placement within the Invisible Crew team. Today I received a reply to the interview questions we had sent off to a Deckhand. The email started with the words: "I must say I am enjoying this process. It is very informative and much more personal. A lot better than most recruitment experiences." I'm excited that our interviewees feel that way. It's important that they know, right off the bat, that we pay attention to who they are. That we are available to discuss personal thoughts as well as professional. After all, crewing 50-100ft Pocket Superyachts is a personal - professional matter. You live together with your fellow crew and spend long periods together with the owners and guests. You don't get to go home at 5. So if we don't know how you are doing

personally we can't anticipate your next move on a professional level either. Our goal is to provide Worry Free Ownership to our clients and the crew's wellbeing is a key element in achieving that objective. Crew retention is increased by caring. It's as simple as that. And honestly, I feel this is what Invisible Crew does best. From a business point it has proven worth our while to apply this approach to the quality jobseekers that apply with us. The captain for whom we are recruiting a deckhand this week was interviewed by us about two years ago. Somehow we didn't get to work together that time. A year later however, he contacted me to let me know he had convinced the owner - he started working for in the meantime - that their program required Invisible Crew's support. We will do what we can to safeguard our intensively caring reputation! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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INFLUENCING OTHERS Influencing others has to do with getting someone else to be receptive to your views, advice and recommendations. It is not about getting them to admit you are right, nor is it controlling someone’s behaviour. One definition of influencing is “The ability to bring others to your way of thinking”. Attempting to change others is a fruitless exercise and is usually resisted. Ultimately, you cannot change other people, but you can be a positive influence by opening their minds to constructive attitudes and effective courses of action. Great leaders are followed because they lead a way that also appeals to those who follow them. Think of Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, no one was told that they had to congregate at Lincoln’s Memorial in Washington on 28th August 1963. Yet many thousands of people did, and it is alleged they included future presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Leaders not only need to manage their team, they are also responsible for managing upwards. Many relatively new senior crew do not appreciate that one of their prime tasks is to manage and influence those senior to them, including owners and management. Typically we think of managing as being about managing downwards. In fact it is just as important to manage upwards too. Sometimes those above you are too removed from the day to day realities of the work you and your team do, or the pressures above them are passed on down. It is vital that leaders are able to construct a persuasive ‘communication’. Some people seem to naturally have that persuasive nature, but there is a science to influencing others. This process can help you achieve the successful outcome you are looking for. 1. Identify outcome/goal Start with the outcome in mind! Be as specific and detailed as you can be and have a clear focus of what your goal looks like. What and who are you trying to influence 2. Look at the big picture Analysis of the situation, based on what has happened to date and prediction of future

events. What will happen if nothing changes, or if you are unable to influence the other person. This needs to be not just from your own perspective, but theirs too. 3. Identify who can help you Identify the individuals who may be able to help and support you. Who is with you already? This is not about causing a rebellion, rather understanding what drives others to your point of view. 4. Understand the individual It is much easier to influence someone we know well, so think about the individual, what makes them tick. When is the best time to catch them, ideally face to face. What about where – somewhere formal or over a beer? 5. Find the right strategy Identify the different possible strategies to use and then choose the specific influencing strategy that is most appropriately matched to the individual(s) involved and your goal. These can be of either the ‘push’ style:• Sanctions & threats – outlining potential consequences • Using authority – using the chain of command and power • Being assertive – making clear statements of your wants

How will the other person feel after you have attempted to influence them, using the above styles? Perhaps not so great. However, if this is a time as well as safety critical issue, you may have little choice. Alternatively, the ‘pull’ style could be used:• Understanding issues – asking questions and listening, using a bargaining approach • Reasoning – providing a logical and reasoned argument • Building relationships – using your friendship and understanding of the other person, appealing to their better nature • Collaboration – achieving a win:win to meet both parties’ needs, through discussion and exploration. Often this can include arriving at solutions which neither party had previously considered Effective leaders are adept at influencing others by being patient and persistent. Their success is a function of three key sub-skills. By connecting with others, influential people establish a genuine rapport with those they are trying to influence. Influential people take time to assess the other person’s needs by finding out their viewpoints, needs, concerns and problems. In other words being a great listener. Finally, they use this knowledge to make a persuasive communication that appeals to the needs of others so that they can see the benefits for themselves. It takes time and preparation, but like most things in life, it also requires practice! Impact Crew is here to help you with your leadership journey – we can work with you and your senior crew on board, or through remote 1:1 coaching. Call Impact Crew and find out how we can support you. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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THE CREW COACH get clear on what, exactly, it is that you want to accomplish, but doing so plays a part in motivating you to complete the tasks necessary for your success. Another useful strategy is to announce your goals amongst your loved ones. By putting skin in the game it really does create a whole new level of momentum and motivation as well as accountability. So it is just about going out and declaring exactly what it is that you want to be.

Hi everyone, happy new years to you! I have a very simple six-step process that I use when I'm setting goals. So the first thing is that, of course, you want to make it specific, you cannot set a goal like I want to lose weight, or I want to make more money, or I want to read more books. It is not detailed enough. Broad goals equal weakened commitment. If you want to achieve a goal, you have to be specific in what you want to achieve. For example, if you want to lose weight, how many kilos do you want to lose? Or what dress size do you want to fit into? Do you want to read books? How many books do you want to read, be as specific as you possibly can, because there's so much more power in a specific goal than a vague one. SMART - is a tool used to help people create attainable goals. There are various definitions for the acronym’s meaning, however, the common definition is that goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. By articulating your goal and setting targets is going to increase your ability to achieve your goals. Head over to www.thecrewcoach.com to get your free goal setting guide! The next step is to make sure you are physically writing it down. I know this may seem very basic, but there have been so many studies that have shown the benefit of writing down your goals. I study that I read in inc.com highlighted that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down. Writing your goals down not only forces you to

This brings me to my third step of goal setting, making sure you're checking in with your goals. Make sure you're revisiting your goals as often as you possibly can, I review my goals every day. In the morning, I'm checking in with what it is that I'm trying to achieve so that I can hold myself accountable. You can do this in so many ways from journaling to using a project management tool ( I use Asana) or by having your goals stuck up on your mirror so you can see them often alternatively you can even create a vision board. The 4th part of goal setting is to evaluate your progress, you cannot just hope for the best that the universe has your back and you will miraculously achieve your goals. It would be best if you track how you're going to work towards that goal. This isn't about casting judgement like I'm succeeding or I'm failing. This isn’t a race, it is about creating longlasting, sustainable change. If you feel that you are having difficulties in committing to your goals then you may need to pivot and think of a different course of action. See this as a learning curve, a stepping stone to accomplishing what you set out to achieve. If you are self-critical, then you will lose motivation. So the next step I would like to address is resistance. If you are struggling to achieve your goals, there may be some underlying reasons that you need to work through and resolve. Seeing a therapist or coach will certainly be of great help to you in revealing what it is that is holding you back and providing you with the right tools and techniques to overcome them. Take some time to reflect when you notice resistance towards putting your goals into action. There are so many reasons behind what drives or what does not drive behaviour. Once you become aware of it, it's so much easier to work through it.

My final step for achieving your goals in 2021 is to focus on habit formation, rather than the destination. I think many people are really heavily focused on the actual thing that they want to achieve rather than who they need to become in the process. When we start behaving in a way that aligns with our goals, we begin to formulate new habits with ease. It becomes a new way of life as we integrate these habits in our daily activities. But ultimately, at the end of the day, when we become the person who has the things we're trying to achieve, the reality is forced to catch up with us. So what you want to do is focus on who you need to be rather than where you are going. Alright, so, let’s enter 2021 with a bang! What is your goal, and with whom are you going to share it? ______________________________________ The Crew Coach Karine Rayson karine@thecrewcoach.com

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THE REFIT OF THE CLASSIC 55M BROADWATER: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

As owner’s representative on the recent refit of the classic Feadship Broadwater (exRasselas) at Royal Huisman Amsterdam, Peter Wilson of MCM reflects on the challenges and lessons learnt. What was the owner’s mission when he decided to refit the former 52-metre Rasselas? The owner is a passionate devotee of classic Feadship design and felt Rasselas was one of the most beautiful yachts the shipyard had built. He wanted to give the yacht a new lease of life and bring her up to modern standards, though wanted it done in a way that very carefully retained the original design DNA. The 4-metre stern extension, for example, was added to provide a beach club and swim platform that everyone expects on a superyacht today, but was not really considered in 1994. The new hardtop was built in carbon/grp composites to avoid adding too much weight up top and to avoid the need for supporting pillars that would have changed her profile and functionality.

deck adjacent to the owner’s suite, has been converted into an A/V rack room. The master stateroom was completely gutted and is entirely new, but in other areas the raised panelling and joinery have been retained and painted to give the interior a much more contemporary feel than the original elegant but rather dark mahogany Englishman’s club look. The new design is airy and refined and draws on brushed European oak, black walnut and fumed Eucalyptus, along with bronzed details and tactile leather, cashmere, silk and wool textiles. The crew quarters were also revamped to bring them up to modern standards. The transformation is truly amazing and almost Scandinavian in feel. If I were to plonk you in the main salon and ask you what yacht you were on, you would be hard-pressed to think of Rasselas! What was the most complex part of the refit for you as the owner’s representative?

Was any of the original interior retained?

The main challenges were equally divided between the interior renovation and, because the owner fully intends chartering the yacht, bringing her up to Lloyds Commercial Class. The latter required an enormous amount of work because we had to install a Hi-Fog system throughout the vessel, new A0 and A60 fireproof bulkheads and boundaries around the machinery spaces and galley, a new smoke detection system and install an emergency generator (didn’t have one before), to name just a few of the upgrades required.

Let’s say that no area was left untouched and even the sauna, which was on the main

What lessons did you take away from the project?

Together with the new Flag Blue hull colour, when you look at the yacht now her pedigree is still very clear: you know immediately she’s a beautiful Feadship and this is evident in the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs. I should add that this is largely thanks to the very talented designer, Adam Vorhees, responsible for both the exterior and interior redesign.

Broadwater was certainly MCM’s biggest refit project and it quickly became all-consuming – each morning, greeted with an overflowing inbox with decisions waiting to be made. I knew from the start it was going to be challenging to get it done in the original timeframe, but delays due to the Covid crisis meant we had to push back the original schedule. In terms of lessons I took away, the project reconfirmed for me that planning upfront is always beneficial. It’s well known in the refit business that the more time you have to prepare, the better you can define the costs and timing. We learnt a lot about the viability of turning a yacht from private to commercial: you can read the rule books as much as you want, but until you start discussions with the surveyors and get to grips with a real task and its nuances, it’s all so much theory. We were fortunate to be working for an experienced owner. He had already refitted various yachts, including his previous Feadship, also called Broadwater, and understood the process. When I sometimes had to call him with less than stellar news, he would take it in stride and I think it’s fair to say he’s overjoyed with the end result. He spent Thanksgiving on board in the US Virgin Island and was brimming with enthusiasm – so I would say his mission has been accomplished! ______________________________________ MCM 555 Thames Street - Newport, RI 02840 - USA +1 401 849 3387 pwilson@mcmnewport.com www.mcmnewport.com

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THE CHANGING CLIMATE FOR SUPERYACHT REGULATION In its continued pursuit of reducing the “carbon intensity” of international shipping by 40% by 2020 compared to 2008, the IMO is working on draft amendments to the energy efficiency measures in MARPOL Annex VI chapter 4 to further drive down the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by larger vessels. The proposed changes would impact yachts over 500GT and take the form of a dual approach aimed at addressing how vessels are both equipped and operated. These vessels are already required to collect fuel oil consumption data under MARPOL Annex VI, and it is the IMO’s vision that this data will be used to give each vessel an efficiency score (its “annual operational carbon intensity indicator”, or “CII”). Using the CII, each vessel can then be given a rating on a scale of A to E, to be reviewed annually. Vessels stuck towards the bottom of the scale could then be given action plans to help them achieve a higher rating – the suggestion being that C would be deemed an acceptable rating. When we think about superyacht credentials it is easy to get lost drooling over unique hull designs, exquisite interiors and beach clubs. It is not so easy to get hot under the collar thinking about a yacht’s environmental impact and emissions, but in recent months and years the topic of making yachting more environmentally friendly has escalated from a simmer across the industry to a bubbling hot saucepan of change.

Before IMO Tier III first came into force for vessels over 500GT concern had already been growing for some time that accommodating the necessary “selective catalytic reduction” (SCR) components in smaller yachts (<500GT) would force builders to increase the size of their engine rooms, thereby reducing remaining volumes, impacting interior accommodation.

In this article we consider impending changes to the regulatory environment in which large yachts operate and how the world of yacht building is trying to keep pace to ensure that the yachts of tomorrow are less environmentally harmful than their predecessors.

The implementation of these regulations for vessels under 500GT has already been pushed back by 5 years after ICOMIA was successful in negotiating an extended period of time to develop a more suitable solution for vessels below 500GT, but as time appears almost to have run out, many builders are yet to identify a feasible solution for this class of yacht.

Many builders and yacht managers would probably say there is already enough maritime regulation to govern a small country, but as support grows around the globe for radical and immediate action to slow, and ultimately reverse, the damage we as a species have caused to our planet, there has never been such a need for more stringent environmental regulation across the maritime sector.

So, what is the future under IMO Tier III? Well, it depends who you talk to. Earlier this year Viking Yachts announced that it would be discontinuing its 92 Convertible and 93 Motor Yacht, while other builders in the market are looking to new and alternative options to SCR which may allow such yachts to comply with IMO Tier III without the need for bulky equipment and larger engine rooms.

While those involved in the construction, management and ownership of the larger yachts in the fleet (500GT<) will already be familiar with the application of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Tier III regulations, 2021 will see the implementation of these rules across all vessels over 24m load line length (and <500GT). Broadly speaking this impacts yachts in the 30-60m bracket.

Having experienced issues with the application of SCR in the larger yachts it builds already, Feadship appears to be leading the way with the development of its Oxywash system, while MarQuip has been working on its own solution designed for installation in yachts under 500GT.

This is significant, not only because approximately 90% of the existing superyacht fleet measure 30-60m, but also because these yachts, particularly at the smaller end, are inherently ill-equipped to accommodate the changes necessary to comply with the new regulations.

At present, the consensus across this sector of the industry appears to be that the January 2021 deadline will simply arrive too soon for most engine manufacturers and yacht builders to be able to comply, or at least comply in a satisfactory manner. Right now, the only silver lining for builders of <500GT yachts looks to be the fact that their over 500GT counterparts aren’t off the hook either.

These draft proposals were approved at the recent and will be considered for adoption at the MEPC 76 session next year. It is expected that the new rules, if adopted, will come into force from 1 January 2023, so watch this space. So, what does this all mean? Well, in the short term, Owners of yachts over 500GT are unlikely to be unaffected by all of this change, but you should be conscious that these regulations are yet another hurdle that your managers are dealing with in order to ensure the use of your yacht is as uninterrupted and enjoyable as you expect it to be. But if you were thinking of buying a yacht below 500GT you will see more tangible side effects of the introduction if IMO Tier III with valuable real estate swallowed up by an engine room that has had to grow to accommodate the current SCR technology. However, let’s finish on a positive. These measures are designed so that we can all keep enjoying the water for generations to come, starting with the very largest mega yachts, trickling down through the fleet until one day we see reduced emissions across the global pleasure fleet. I for one am optimistic that we are the generation of yachting professionals that will witness the end of combustion-fuelled yachting (at least for new-builds) within our lifetimes and the early signs are very exciting. Dominic Bulfin, Associate Director, Bargate Murray Dom is Associate Director in the Firm’s superyacht group based in London. Dom advises owners and their representatives on all aspects of superyacht ownership and management.

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CRISIS, WHAT CRISIS? Those are the words of a famous newspaper headline from 1978, during an earlier crisis in the UK. They did not go down well then, during an economic downturn, but apply them to the Superyacht industry in 2020, and I think you are on firmer ground. There are many words I could use to describe the superyacht industry and those who work within it, but if pushed for two key words to sum up the industry in 2020 I would have to choose “resilient” and “adaptable”. With few yacht shows in 2020, we have still seen many new deals done – newbuilds, sale and purchase - pandemic notwithstanding. What is driving these deals? Clients with foresight is a key reason. Superyachts are perfect safe havens of COVID-19 free luxury. As our homes become re-purposed as home-offices, yachts are similarly re-purposed for work and leisure. Our clients understand this. Yacht owners now want their yachts to be adaptable to the new normal – fun, yes, luxurious, absolutely, but also safe and useful. With travel very difficult, yacht viewings for clients take place virtually. Brokers have had to adapt to this, marketing their yachts differently. I was impressed by how many of the panellists at the (virtual) Quaynote “Opportunities in Superyachts”, online conference, where I acted as moderator, took a very upbeat view of the market – and that included yards, brokers, managers, owners, designers and others. We have been exceptionally busy at Bargate Murray as a consequence of these changes, not in spite of them. And something else I have noted is the increased personal involvement of owners and potential owners. They are attending more meetings virtually over Zoom, Teams and other platforms than might previously have been the case. That increase in personal involvement is a positive. But how else has the industry adapted? Well for us it has been remote working on steroids! In the last month alone, we at Bargate Murray have closed a nine-figure deal entirely remotely, been involved in long yard meetings on prospective purchases, and advised clients on newbuild projects from our home-office bases. “It’s work, Jim, but not as we know it” as Capt James T Kirk of the Starship Enterprise might well have said. Aside from transactional work changes, I have had the novel experience of attending virtual court hearings over Zoom,

including in a large multi-million-pound aviation case. Under Pressure Crew too have had to be adaptable. Owners now spend much more time onboard, instead of in bars and restaurants ashore, which add to pressure on crew to keep owners entertained. I have seen the consequences with crew being stressed and overworked. A happy crew is essential for the smooth running of a yacht. Better check your SEAs to make sure they are fit for purpose and involve the crew in decisions. Crew buyin to changes is so important. Yacht managers now need to spend more time keeping the crew safe onboard and dealing with crew issues proactively. This, in my view, is a credit to the people who work in the industry, many of whom are professional, motivated, capable and innovative in equal measure. We have probably seen more new entrants to the world of superyacht ownership this year than we have seen over much of the last decade. This, in part, is due to the fact that significant global uncertainty always brings with it tremendous opportunity. But perhaps another factor has been the opportunity for those who had toyed with the idea of buying a large yacht (current charterers) to move in to ownership by buying a good bargain from some Owners for whom the pandemic has been more challenging. This is certainly been the case for us, with new clients, particularly from North America, looking at their options. Yacht builders have faced their own issues, of

course, having to deal with disrupted supply chains and reduced workforces. Yacht building agreements signed before the pandemic struck have had their force majeure clauses put to the test – is pandemic delay covered by them? What changes would better protect the yard from liquidated damages claims for late delivery? And for owners who, understandably, want their yachts delivered on time, what are their options if delivery is delayed? We have spent a lot of time in recent months considering these issues with yards and owners. In my view, it is extremely pleasing to see the superyacht world push forward in its pursuit of sustainability – radical new designs continue to roll off drawing boards of many of the world’s leading design houses and it will certainly be exciting to see how these concepts fair as they make their way into reality. Concluding remarks 2020 has been a year or change for everyone, but I am proud to work in an industry that has proven its mettle. It has shown itself to be resilient. adaptable, innovative and successful. Yes, successful. Against all the odds, the superyacht industry continued an upward path, and all its players deserve to be congratulated for having played their part in that success. QUENTIN BARGATE - Founder, Chief Executive Officer Quentin, the firm’s founder, leads its superyacht and dispute resolution practice areas. With over 35 years’ experience, and a winner of many industry awards, he is widely acclaimed as a leader in the industry.

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ALL OF US HAVE AN AURA. CHECK OUT HEESEN'S!

Heesen is delighted to introduce to the market Project Aura, YN 19650, a 50-metre full displacement motor yacht below 500 GT. Nomen est omen – what's in a name? German philosopher Walter Benjamin defined the ‘aura’ of a work of art as its unique presence in time and space. Heesen's Aura will certainly have a unique presence on the water ̶ and if time is a concern, she is available for delivery in October 2021. A true bluewater motor yacht ideal for extended cruising, Aura has a steel displacement hull designed by Heesen's in-house naval architects and engineers, its drag-cheating bulbous bow allowing her to glide through the water with ease. Two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines give her a top speed of 15 knots, and a range of 3,800 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 13 knots. Clifford Denn has drawn a sophisticated external form inspired by classic automotive elements, with generous outdoor spaces and highly resolved detailing. A naval wheelhouse profile adds a masculine touch, while the

traditional raked bow and reverse sheer afford a striking side view. The result is a yacht whose pure Heesen DNA is enhanced by genuine originality and flair. Complete with jacuzzi, al fresco dining and sun loungers, Aura’s large sun deck offers the best of the yachting lifestyle. With tenders and toys stored on the foredeck, a luxurious beach club brings guests close to the water. Stairs on each side of the main deck lead down on to the foldout swim platforms. Built on Heesen's proven 50-metre Steel technical platform, this is a yacht with superlative seagoing capabilities. Aura’s interior, by British studio Reymond Langton Design, is defined by clean lines and surfaces. Billowing clouds of white and taupe lend an ethereal elegance, with sharply accented highlights in sea green and deep blue. Textured materials evoke a sense of calm, refined by chic Scandinavian simplicity. Five staterooms can accommodate up to ten guests, with the owner's suite located forward on the main deck, and the remaining guest cabins down below. Crucially for a yacht whose owner might wish to add personal touches to the interior, Aura's design environment has been carefully conceived to be both subtle and adaptable, easily allowing for bespoke features to be applied to the finished design scheme. Project Aura, YN 19650, is due to be launched in August, and following rigorous testing in the North Sea will be available for delivery in October 2021. Mark Cavendish, Chief Commercial Officer at Heesen, comments: "If time is of the essence – and when is it not? – this fabulous new-build represents a unique opportunity to acquire a fine 50-metre yacht with an impeccable Dutch pedigree, in time for the Caribbean winter season.”

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RYA & BREXIT

The UK’s Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has launched a Brexit update which provides a summary of the changes which will affect UK recreational boating as the rules change in January 2021. The RYA considers that in excess of 30,000 of UK boaters that sail to Europe could be impacted by VAT and Customs regulations which will be applied retrospectively. Also, the association refers to advice from HMRC – the UK customs and tax authority – as being ‘inconsistent’. In a press notice, the RYA explained that immediately following the 2016 EU Referendum, it started to assess the issues and implications for the recreational boating sector arising out of Brexit. It became clear that there will be complex Customs and VAT implications for some boat owners. Those spending long periods in Europe will become subject to Schengen Area rules and there will be new border control regimes, both in the UK and the EU’s 27 member countries. There is also the need to understand the

changing situation for recognised training centres and instructors working in the EU. The RYA says it has pursued a programme of representational activity to continually engage with politicians and government officials to try to get answers to the many questions raised by members and stakeholders. The outcome of this is ‘Brexit – Where Things Stand for Recreational Boating’ which overviews the work that the RYA has been doing to bring clarity and details the current RYA position on each issue. “We have all followed the latest drama of the trade deal negotiations on the daily news recently, but the reality is that sectoral issues have not featured in the high-level discussions involving politicians and negotiators on both sides,” says RYA director of external affairs, Howard Pridding. “That is why the RYA has endeavoured to seek answers from government officials on the key issues for boaters,” he adds. “As 2020 draws to a close, we have put all that we know

together in one document on our website. The early months of 2021 are going to deliver uncertainty and many challenges as we enter a post-Brexit era. The RYA government affairs team will be continuing to represent members’ interests and strive to find the clarity that is currently lacking in many areas and we will keep members informed of developments through our website and RYA social media channels.” As to HMRC it has recently issued ’HMRC – Notice 8: Sailing your pleasure craft to and from the UK’. This notice advises boat owners to always carry documentary evidence supporting VAT status at all times. Post-Brexit, HMRC suggests that boat owners may be asked by Customs officials in other countries to provide evidence of a vessel’s UK VAT status. HMRC recommends that such evidence includes an original invoice or receipt, to show that VAT was paid on purchase. If an owner built the boat themselves, they’ll need to have invoices for materials used in the construction to hand.

NEW AV/IT ON LA DATCHA Alewijnse has completed a two-year project with Damen Yachting; the specification, supply and installation of AV/IT systems that play a vital role in the on-board experience for the owner, guests and crew aboard the 77-metre SeaXplorer La Datcha. Under the tag line ‘built for adventure’, the SeaXplorer 77 is designed to sail in both polar and equatorial conditions. It has a range of 6,000nm and a below-decks hangar with space for two helicopters. The accommodation holds 25 crew to meet the needs of the vessel and up to 12 guests. Alewijnse’s responsibilities included the full audio-visual systems for both the guest and crew areas, the ship’s IT systems (backbone, source selector, Wi-Fi, LAN sockets etc), CCTV, onboard telephones, TVRO, VSAT, an EntryPod gangway video phone and a Yachteye infotainment system. The contract between Alewijnse and Damen

Yachting was signed in April 2018. Alewijnse says it was fully involved from the outset, first at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania and

then at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen East yard in the Netherlands advising Damen and the client teams.

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SANLORENZO SUPERYACHT SOLD THE 9TH UNIT OF THE EXPLORER LINE beach area is raised to make way for a space that can accommodate tenders up to 8 metres in length. The new 62Steel and 44Alloy superyachts are characterised by a strong focus on the liveability of the interior and exterior spaces and their relationship with the sea, brought to the peak through cutting-edge solutions. They are the result of continuous research conducted by Sanlorenzo to offer the highest quality of life on board.

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Continuously evolving innovation and creativity, at the highest level of customisation, with the unique capacity to break the mould and to always be recognised; these are the ingredients that have permitted Sanlorenzo to become the world’s first single brand shipyard in the production of yachts over 30 metres. The emblem of this approach is the 500Exp model, the elegant and advanced interpretation of the Explorer line, that continues to demonstrate its success with the sale of the 9th unit, a 47metres long superyacht, sold by Sanlorenzo Asia represented by Simpson Marine. To be delivered in 2022, the new superyacht is a model that gives back to the owner the true sense of adventure in the open sea, offering spaciousness on board and the latest generation technology, to give the most complete autonomy for the exploration of secluded and unspoiled destinations. The evolution of the 460Exp, the model 500Exp is distinguished by her aesthetic characteristics, and for her exceptional navigational performance. The imposing external lines that recall the profiles of large explorer vessels, liberate the area from the bow to the stern to allow storage for the tender or even a sailing yacht up to 9 metres or, depending on the owner’s request, a seaplane or a submarine, spaces unthinkable in a yacht of similar dimensions. The lower deck houses a beach club with a bar which, thanks to the opening

and folding hatch, becomes another terrace overlooking the sea, that can be transformed into a garage to accommodate tenders up to seven meters. Sanlorenzo Superyacht does not stop here, among the numerous deliveries; such as the recent one of the 2nd unit of the 44Alloy and with two imminent launches, also the commencement of three simultaneous builds: the eighth unit of the 52 Steel and the new superyachts introduced this year the third unit of the 62 Steel and the sixth unit of the 44Alloy, currently under construction, to create new sartorial models with sophisticated craftsmanship and advanced technology. Large interior volumes and exterior spaces under the banner of maximum comfort are combined in the 52Steel, an exceptional 5-deck model under 500GT, highly appreciated by the international public thanks to advanced solutions that have allowed it to achieve numerous important awards. One of the revolutionary elements of the 52Steel is the entire stern area: on the main deck the glassbottomed swimming pool that allows natural light to filter from the main deck into the area below, an exclusive beach area with fold down balconies on three sides to create small beaches at the water's edge. The same area can be quickly transformed into a flooded garage for the owner's tender: the floor of the

The new Sanlorenzo 44Alloy is a fastdisplacement 44.5-metre model, entirely in aluminium, that features an unprecedented layout in the name of maximum eurhythmy between interiors and exteriors. The owner's cabin, the conceptual fulcrum of the project, is conceived as a 147sqm private apartment, divided into three levels with an indoor and an outdoor area alongside a private swimming pool, a novelty on a superyacht of this size. A conceptual renewal of the multi-award winning 40Alloy, the new model offers exceptional spaces for both the owner and guests, such as the large beach club which opens out on three sides allowing a full connection with the sea, while the foredeck, with its open area, offers multiple possibilities. With an overall length of 61.50 metres, a maximum beam of 11.90 metres, a gross tonnage of 1280 GT and five decks, the new Sanlorenzo 62Steel offers notable solutions. Thanks to the large volumes, an innovative layout and advanced technologies guarantee exceptional comfort and liveability on board, typical of larger yachts. A unique concept that finds its’ maximum expression in the spaces of the vast and sumptuous owner's apartment, in the large main salon and in the imposing Beach Club on the lower deck. The owner’s apartment at the bow of the upper deck, known as the owner’s deck, extend for 215 sqm of which 75 sqm indoors, organized in a bedroom zone, a studio, two spacious bathrooms and a walk-in dressing room, and 140 square meters of outdoor space at the bow of the upper owner’s deck. Sanlorenzo Superyacht thus continues to demonstrate its success, which in little more than ten years has led it to climb the world rankings, thanks to its unparalleled ability to look at reality, grasping its details and opportunities and translating them into innovative proposals capable of continually surprising and revolutionising the market.

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FENDERING, WHICH PRODUCTS WORK WHERE? Transom fenders (as they are commonly known) are now being introduced to other areas of superyachts where they were once not needed, or those spaces even existed. As described in the previous article, transom fenders are designed to protect the edge of the swim platform or transom edge whilst adding an aesthetically pleasing look to the yachts water sports area. They are also the final resting place for tenders coming alongside during berthing operations. SSCo have supplied all types of transom fender listed below to a huge variety of superyachts from small 80ft power boats to the largest yacht in the industry (currently in build). But which type of fender works where? Vertical pillar fender: Vertical pillar fenders are normally used in conjunction with the solid core foam fender (as described in our previous article). However, we are seeing more and more yachts use them on their own usually as pairs or quads. Once seen at home on the swim platform or transom, they are now venturing further afield as yachts are starting to really open up the ‘beach club’ experience with fold down shell doors. The addition of vertical pillar fenders to the shell doors of the beach club provides numerous options for tender operations, especially if some guests are using the swim platform for water sports and other guests want to depart ashore.

Unlike the solid core foam fenders, the vertical pillar fenders are very easy to install and require very few modifications or design work. Due to their shape and the way they are designed, the vertical pillar fender can be used in a variety of locations onboard (deck socket dependant). The vertical pillar fender is an all-round great product for all sizes of motor and sail yachts. Aesthetics: 9/10 Compatibility: 10/10 Protection to the yacht: 7/10 Swim platform: 9/10 Beach club/ shell doors: 9/10

platform and beach club if the yacht lacks storage space. However, due to their design, they do not perform as well as the other products mentioned with high freeboard tenders. We strongly recommend this product if you are after a minimalist designed transom fender that is easy to stow, easy to install and offers great protection to the swim platform or shell door edge.

As the market changes, we are seeing an influx of large tenders/ chase boats and small motor yachts integrate the solid core foam fenders onboard as the water sports activities expand. The solid core foam fenders are unique to the yacht and the specific area where they are to be installed which is why the manufacturing process for the solid core foam fenders tends take longer.

However, this does not mean that the product is inferior to the vertical pillar fender. As with the vertical pillar fender, we are commissioning more solid core foam fenders for the large ‘beach club’ set ups where the client is after an additional temporary extension whilst offering maximum protection to the shell door edge. Solid core transom fenders are a great addition to the guest set up in the ‘beach club’ area or swim platform. Once installed you will never look back! Aesthetics: 9/10 Compatibility: 5/10 Protection to the yacht: 10/10 Swim platform: 10/10 Beach club/ shell doors: 8/10 Drop stitch transom fenders Drop stitch transom fenders are a relatively new product on the market. This product came about as a result of smaller yachts still requiring transom fenders but lack the storage space for the vertical pillar or solid core foam fenders. The drop stitch transom fenders are a hybrid of the two products mentioned above with a composite top plate, but with an inflatable drop stitch fender pad hanging over the transom either to the waterline or into the water.

Solid core transom fender: The solid core transom fender is a different ball game altogether compared to the vertical pillar fender. They are more common on large yachts and even serve as a temporary transom extension when installed with faux teak, blending the fenders into the swim platform.

Aesthetics: 6/10 Compatibility: 6/10 Protection to the overall platform edge: 8/10 Swim platform: 8/10 Beach club/ shell doors: 8/10 TENDER FENDER POLE The tender fender pole is the new kid on the block when it comes to transom fenders. The actual use of a tender fender pole has been around for some time, but the new SSCo design is revolutionary. Imagine a boarding pole, a vertical pillar fender and an inflatable fender all integrated into one system, and then add the SSCo touch, this is our tender fender pole.

This product has been designed specifically for areas where tender operations are the number one priority (usually side platforms). Constructed either from composites or stainless steel with an inflatable detachable fender, the tender fender pole is the ultimate multi-purpose product. With a boarding handle incorporated into the top section, this enables guests to safely embark/ disembark the tender. A key feature of the tender fender pole is that it can be stored with the inflatable fender removed further increasing its usability and storage options onboard. A unique piece of this product is the curved bottom section, an unusual design with one purpose, to prevent the tender from going under the platform in choppy sea states where the yacht has a tendency to roll. Aesthetics: 6/10 Compatibility: 8/10 Protection to the overall platform edge: 7/10 Swim platform: 10/10 Beach club/ shell doors: 10/10 If you would like to know more about SSCo’s comprehensive range of fendering solutions, please email info@shipyardsupply.co for more details. Alternatively, please visit our website. ______________________________________

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SUPERYACHTS - SLEEK, STYLISH AND... SUSTAINABLE?

Traditionally in yacht design, whether you are talking about hull construction or the choice of wall covering in the master suite, sustainability has not been particularly high up on the priority list. However, the world we live in is changing rapidly and rather than claiming luxury immunity, the superyacht industry is starting to emerge at the forefront of clean technologies. Zero carbon design is no longer constrained to fancy graphic designs, 3D models at yacht shows and unachievable concepts, rather we are perched upon the precipice of radical and wonderful change. And for the sceptical owner who thinks that their next yacht is doomed to be a Prius of the seas, worry not – the world’s leading designers have been going to town to make sure that your future sustainable yacht, is the most beautiful yacht you ever owned. In this article we consider the early front-runners of sustainable design along with a glimpse at forthcoming concepts being brought to life by the world’s superyacht builders and the opportunities this poses for prospective superyacht owners. Before we get onto the most recent advances in sustainable yachting, let’s first take a look at some of the 21st century’s earlier advances which have brought us to where we are now. Back in 2005 Lurssen made waves with M/Y ICE which was the first yacht to be fitted with Azipods – a technology that is now commonplace across the superyacht fleet. Roll forward ten years and Feadship were in on the action with SAVANNAH’s “Breathe” propulsion system allowing her to operate with varying reliance on diesel all the way to full electric. And finally, in 2018 Black Pearl

made headlines for Oceanco’s claim that she can cross the Atlantic without burning a drop of fuel. Of course, much of this claim can be attributed to the fact she is a sailing yacht, but it is the energy generated by her propellers while under sail which keeps all other systems running without a diesel generator in sight. As the use of Azipods, diesel-electric power plants and regenerative energy technologies have become increasingly commonplace in recent years, so we have seen designers and builders alike becoming increasingly bold with exciting and ground-breaking concepts boasting serious green credentials – and none more striking than Sinot’s AQUA. Currently a concept, AQUA is due to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht. Until she has been built (rumoured to be 2024) we won’t know just how much of a game changer she will be, but what Sinot have shown us is that an owner does not have to sacrifice style, elegance and beauty in pursuit of zero-carbon operation. Most recently, Feadship announced its new design concept for an Eco-Explorer, claiming to feature no less than a 15-metre swimming pool, a beach club and roomy interior. This collaboration with Merveille Yachting will be eco-friendly too, operated by an automated wing propulsion system, underwater turbines and solar panels. The Dutch builders claim that the Eco-Explorer will be designed to reach up to a surprising 18 knots on wind power alone, using its aerofoil wings system. What’s more is Oceanco’s pioneering initiative with zero environmental impact goal, named

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Oceanco NXT. They plan to collaborate with experts from different industries and lead the way in co-creating the most sustainable superyachts for future generations. A notion that will no doubt spark interest in the yachting, design and technological spheres. Burning less fossil fuel has never looked so attractive and while the minefield of regulation and public pressure may make the concept of superyacht ownership appear unappealing in this day and age, those of us working in the industry now and in the coming decades are extremely fortunate. We no longer live in a time where bigger is unquestionable and at any cost better, the hallmarks of exceptional design are now far more nuanced. Yachts are more technologically advanced than ever before, the ability to enjoy the water in the lap of luxury without significantly increasing your carbon footprint is only getting better, and the opportunity to be a part of something simply extraordinary is greater than it ever has been. 2020, few of us will mourn your passing. 2021, we can’t wait to see what you have to offer! ______________________________________ Dominic Bulfin Associate Director Dom is Associate Director in the Firm’s superyacht group based in London. Dom advises owners and their representatives on all aspects of superyacht ownership and management. www.bargatemurray.com yachtgroup@bargatemurray.com

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MAJESTY 175 COMPLETES MAIDEN SEA TRIAL Gulf Craft’s flagship megayacht, the Majesty 175, has successfully completed its maiden sea trial. The yacht, which is due for delivery later this year, has been sold to a prominent UAE businessman. “When we announced Majesty 175 at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show, we had a single-minded goal: To create a masterpiece megayacht with exceptional design and performance standards,” says Gulf Craft chairman HE Mohamed Hussein Alshaali. “Our team worked for four years at our facility in Umm Al Quwain to build this magnificent composite megayacht, our largest project to date.” The highlight of the Majesty 175’s first sea trial was its manoeuvrability, speed, robust hull and rigidness. The yacht undertook a series of inclination experiments for multiple factors at sea in which it reached a top speed of 17kt powered by twin heavy duty MTU 12V 4000 M63 engines, delivering 1500kW each. Captain Patricia Caswell, Gulf Craft’s quality control manager, was at the helm during the sea trial. “We are excited to have taken this beauty out to sea,” she says. ”She has performed brilliantly on her first sea trial covering multiple factors, including the engines at full speed, the pair of generators, and fin stabilisers as

well as the navigation and telecommunication systems. Preliminary noise and vibration levels are outstanding, and these will continue to improve when the entire interior elements are completed.” The Majesty 175’s exterior and interior lines are by Cristiano Gatto Design Studio in Italy, while naval architecture came from Massimo Gregori of the Yankee Delta Studio. Built to the specifications outlined by the MCA for yachts

over 500 GT, the 57m vessel has a beam of 9.6m (32ft) and is said to be the world’s largest composite production megayacht. Stand-out features include a 5m infinity pool at the forward deck and a hybrid sky-lounge that can be converted to an open sun deck. The layout accommodates guests in seven spacious staterooms and a crew of up to 10 members with six large crew cabins and a private captain accommodation.

RECREATIONAL BOATING JOINS FORCES AGAINST OCEAN PLASTIC European Boating Industry (EBI), the organisation that represents the recreational boating sector in Europe, has partnered with The SeaCleaners, created by the sailor and ecologist Yvan Bourgnon, with the aim of strengthening its actions to protect the marine environment and combat plastic pollution. EBI says it is strongly committed to reducing marine pollution and raising awareness among boaters and the general public. The SeaCleaners is a natural partner to EBI, given its commitments to awarenessraising, biodiversity protection, plastic waste collection and scientific observation. Under the new partnership based on a Memorandum of Understanding, both organisations will promote common activities. This basically means that The SeaCleaners will develop and distribute educational tools, such as a plastic waste collection manual. Companies and boaters will be invited to participate in The SeaCleaners’ voluntary observer programme looking at floating plastic pollution in the areas of the world most affected by this phenomenon. The observations will be processed, analysed and used to create a reference database on global plastic pollution. This will improve the relevance of public policy, on land or at sea, aimed at reducing plastic pollution and protecting marine biodiversity. Companies in the boat building and equipment manufacturing sector will be offered the

opportunity to contribute to the construction and fitting-out of the Manta, a pioneering solution for collecting and recovering floating plastic macro-waste that will be launched in 2024. The Manta will be the first deep-sea vessel capable of collecting and mass treating floating oceanic waste before it breaks up and enters the marine ecosystem in a sustainable manner, thanks to its on-board plant. “The European Union has estimated the cost

of environmental damage caused by plastic pollution in Europe to be 22 billion euros up to 2030,” says Jean-Pierre Goudant, president of EBI. “We are convinced that all maritime actors must make a determined commitment against plastic pollution. Through our collaboration with the NGO The SeaCleaners, we are proud to take another step forward by supporting a great project and giving the industry access to concrete resources to act.”

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DELIVERY OF 74-METRE AMELS 242 MARKS START OF 2021 FOR DAMEN YACHTING The team at Amels and Damen Yachting has marked the start of 2021 with the delivery of the Amels 242 SYNTHESIS. The 74-metre Amels Limited Editions design (242 ft), which features a number of layout customisations, departed the Damen Yachting Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands on January 4th. Her planned itinerary is based around an extensive cruising schedule which will take the superyacht worldwide.

the Owner. “'This has been my first new build Amels project – the previous projects I have been involved with at the Damen Yachting shipyard have been refits. As always, the experience has been great and the cooperation with the shipyard, project manager and his team has gone very well. It is fantastic to see such an amazing product come together after what hasn’t been the easiest of times given the global circumstances.”

SYNTHESIS stems from the successful Amels 242 Limited Editions range. Her experienced Owner is a repeat Amels client and has customised this yacht to meet their personal requirements. She features a dedicated Owners Deck with foredeck jacuzzi and there is a significant focus on blending the interior into the exterior throughout with unique dining and entertaining layouts on multiple decks which move away from the more traditional configurations. There is a large aft deck swimming pool and the Lower Deck Wellness Spa continues this play on the indoor-outdoor with direct access to the swim platform for guests.

With a Gross Tonnage of 1,790, SYNTHESIS accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins with 19 crew. The yacht’s garage holds two 9-metre luxury tenders and the Bridge Deck aft features a helipad. As with all Amels Limited Editions, SYNTHESIS benefits from the proven naval architecture by Damen Yachting. Her exterior bears the unmistakable signature of Tim Heywood and she features bespoke interiors by Winch Design. International yacht brokerage specialists Torrance Yachts advised the client and managed the build on his behalf.

Damen Yachting Managing Director Rose Damen says, “It has been a wonderful experience to welcome back our client and to see them incorporate so many personal touches to his Amels 242. It is a fantastic example of what our Limited Editions concept is all about. Owners being able to benefit from

the existing and proven platform whilst still having the freedom to customise to meet their own specific yachting needs and still receive delivery within 12 months.” SYNTHESIS’s Captain James Griffiths joined the project in spring last year forming part of the team overseeing the build on behalf of

SYNTHESIS is the fifth Amels 242 to be delivered and also marks the 40th Limited Editions yacht to be delivered since 2005. Damen Yachting’s innovative business model of upfront investment in engineering and construction, while maximising customisation and evolution, represents the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom and reduces delivery time from several years to as little as a few months.

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WINNING THE SPACE RACE WITH THE WHY200

provides more than 200 square meters (2,153 square feet) of indoor living space, including a 22-square-meter (237 square feet) upper deck interior and a 100-square-meter (1,076 square feet) main deck interior. The lower deck has a typical footprint for the yacht’s length, given over to three or four double guest cabins (depending on the choice of layout option), but the crew and service quarters have the largest capacity for the class, with the galley and three cabins for up to five crew members spread over 32 square meters (344 square feet). A FORWARD-THINKING OWNER’S BRINGS THE WOW FACTOR

Wally’s futuristic-looking 27-meter (88’ 9”) WHY200 is a cool new “space” ship in more ways than one. Providing a ground-breaking owner’s suite in the bow and delivering up to 50% more living space than traditional yachts of its length but without making the speed concessions of a displacement yacht, it offers a solution you’ll want to get on board with. After more than 25 years of creating some of the world’s most revolutionary yachts, Wally has turned its attention to the compact superyacht market in creating the WHY200, which measures 200 gross tons and can be registered under 24 meters (78’8”) load line length but conveys the comfort and space of a much larger displacement yacht alongside the speed advantages of a semidisplacement yacht. THE WORLD’S FIRST FULL-WIDE-BODY DESIGN SPEAKS VOLUMES By absorbing prized space conventionally used for exterior walkways into a unique, fullbeam salon, the WHY200’s 61-square-meter (656 square feet) open-plan contemporary living area is increased significantly. Being 50% larger than most salons found in the yacht’s category, the expansive space benefits from a structural central carbon fiber staircase, linking the accommodation on the lower deck to the upper deck’s stunning glass-encased sky lounge. Additionally, an informal show kitchen can be fitted as an optional layout. The numbers speak for themselves in showing why this yacht is so remarkable. The WHY200

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«Providing owners with an elevated experience on board has always been central to our mission at Wally. We have had a longstanding vision to create a wrap-around main deck in glass that would provide so many lifestyle benefits to the owner and now finally the technology has made this possible, unlocking game-changing extra interior volume on this deck. It has allowed us to create a sensational and unprecedented 37-square-meter (398 square feet) owner’s suite at the bow, which takes the on board experience to a whole new level. Imagine the feeling of waking up to uninterrupted 200-degree views through vast windows in the bow, as if you are floating above the water. It is a genuine marvel to behold, we are especially proud of what has been achieved with this revolutionary layout», commented Luca Bassani, Wally Founder and Chief Designer. THE FEELING OF BEING OUTSIDE MEETS THE PROTECTION OF INSIDE An extended pillarless overhang above the main deck aft and flanking glass panels provide shelter to the alfresco dining and lounging area, which has unobstructed views on three sides and seamlessly flows into the main salon past sliding full-height doors. This extended overhang translates to a larger upper deck aft, too, offering space to recline on sunloungers or sit at the shaded dining table. Through a large sliding door, guests make their way into Wally’s first enclosed bridge, encompassing the wheelhouse and sky lounge, which are stylishly encased in glass with a carbon superstructure that echoes the clean, angular aesthetic of the brand’s legendary Wallypower motor yachts. Access to the foredeck is provided through side doors in the wheelhouse.

THE LURE OF A BEACH CLUB LIFESTYLE Of course, fun in and on the water is a key attraction to the yachting lifestyle, and the WHY200 brings this in abundance. Fold-out wings expand the beach club area to the kind of magnitude seen on a superyacht, spanning 32 square meters (344 square feet) with access to the sea on three sides, creating a whole new level of enjoyment at the waterline. With not one but two concealed garages, there is unprecedented storage capacity for the yacht’s size category, ingeniously stowing a four-meter tender and numerous watertoys. WHEN SPEED MEETS SPACE The WHY200 is the first Wally Hybrid Yacht: optimized for both full- and semi-displacement cruising, it sits perfectly between the voluminous but slower full displacement yachts and the restricted but rapid planing yachts. Combining advanced naval architecture and an adaptive multi-propulsion system, the WHY200 has been designed to cruise at an impressive 20 knots in hyper displacement mode, providing more time to explore further afield and to reduce duration underway between anchorages or trips into port. And when speed is less important than efficiency, for example during relocations made by the crew, the yacht also performs economically in long-range displacement mode. The WHY200 will debut at the Ferretti Group Private Preview in Monaco at the beginning of September 2021.-

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ABB and Oceanco are assessing the potential for the integration of complete power and propulsion systems in future eco-friendly superyachts. This comes after a debut contract between the two with ABB to supply two 2.5 MW Azipod units, together with propulsion drives and controls. Azipod technology is based on a steerable propulsion system whose electric drive is contained in a submerged pod outside the ship’s hull rotating through 360 degrees. It’s said to cut fuel consumption by up to 20 percent compared to traditional shaftline propulsion systems. ABB says it’s applicable to a broad variety of vessel types from cruise ships to tankers

and ferries and is equally well-suited to environmentally conscious superyacht manufacturers. “With Oceanco’s ultimate goal of zero impact on the environment, we are delighted to collaborate with ABB Marine & Ports, whose leading-edge technologies are known for delivering the sustainability benefits

increasingly sought by superyacht owners,” says Remco Jurgens, Naval Architect, Oceanco. “We see ABB as a leading supplier and an essential partner for future developments. “Efficient energy management systems, energy storage, and advanced propulsion systems are considered fundamental to achieving our goal.”

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COMPANIES IN THE NAUTICAL SECTOR BET ON MARINA VELA Thanks to its facilities, its location and its enclave in Barcelona, Marina Vela Barcelona is the place chosen by companies from the nautical world to locate their headquarters. More than a dozen companies have chosen Marina Vela to set up their business. The nautical experiences of navigation and events in boats of This is Med, the network of direct mobile workshops in the moorings, Wind in the stern 365, the boats of brands such as Sealine, EVO Yachts or Fairline of the Probrava Group, and the oldest and most prestigious in the world, Ratsey & Lapthorn, are some companies that have already decided to bet on Marina Vela. Met Cat Group, official distributor in Spain and Andorra of the Catana, Bali and Sunreef catamaran brands, as well as the Neel trimarans, has also been installed. Pint Naval, a company specialized in technical cleaning, surface preparation and paint application to ships and superyachts, with more than 30 years of experience and a team of professionals available 365 days a year. As well as BCN Rigging, which carries out ropes, hardware and mast maintenance projects on any type of boat. Other companies that have also wanted to

put their headquarters in Marina Vela are Yacht Angels, which provides temporary or seasonal personnel to companies, captains and shipowners. BCN Marine Store offers nautical

clothing and advises shipowners to obtain the best performance from the boat at the best cost. As well as TAKEOFF, a nautical company specialized in the sale and rental of water sport toys for yachts such as Jetsurf, Seabob, Awake or Paddle Surf. And finally, Importy Garage, dedicated to the import and sale of high-end vehicles. Velissima, Camping Mar and Port Vela The Marina Vela facilities are complemented by the varied gastronomic offer of its three restaurants: the VelĂssima, with its menu specializing in Italian cuisine, the Camping Mar, where its rice dishes, its homemade ice cream and its salads stand out, and the Port Vela, the breakwater brewery, which combines the most traditional cuisine with quality tapas. The facilities of the Marina, the selection of nautical companies and the gastronomic and leisure offer by the sea, make Marina Vela a reference area in Barcelona. ______________________________________ www.marinavela.com

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ATLANTIDE ARRIVES AT HUISFIT

The team of Royal Huisman and Huisfit is honoured to merit the continued trust of Dr. Jim Clark, who commissioned the shipyard to carry out the very special restoration of his most recent acquisition, the 1930’s yacht Atlantide. This 37m / 122ft classic motorsailer was shipped from Newport, USA, to the Netherlands, and arrived at Royal Huisman’s headquarters in Vollenhove in the first week of 2021. Following the successful 2020-refit by Huisfit of Jim and Kristy Clark’s famous J-Class yacht Hanuman, and with three newbuild orders already completed by Royal Huisman in recent decades (Hyperion in 1998, Athena in 2004, and Hanuman in 2009), Dr. Jim Clark decided the same craftsmen and women are best suited to take on this new project - rebuilding Atlantide at the quality level Royal Huisman is known for. Atlantide was designed by naval architect Alfred Mylne and built by the British shipyard Philip & Sons in 1930. Following Atlantide’s rich history spanning over 90 years, the team of Royal Huisman and Huisfit is grateful for this opportunity to preserve Jim and Kristy Clark’s legendary yacht well into the future. The shipyard’s team has an established track record of success with the restoration of classics, conversions, and rebuilds of historical yachts: structural work, updates and conservation work are all embarked on with keen interest and

great skill. Rebuild and conversion projects by Huisfit are never a “typical refit”, and the scope of such projects is often as comprehensive as a newbuild – perfectly suited for a team equally at home in both areas of expertise. Jan Timmerman, CEO Royal Huisman comments: “If a discerning client commissions a fourth very substantial project to the same shipyard, you just know that the work you perform is truly appreciated. So we are most honoured to find ourselves in the position to realise yet another dream for our esteemed clients Jim and Kristy Clark. Having received the prestigious “Best Rebuilt Yacht” award for the rebuild-project of the 1913 Herreshoff schooner Vagrant in November 2020, we look forward to starting a new restauration in addition to the current refit projects of Huisfit – a project so grand in scale, that we will be allocating it the same status as a new project. And, a very special, unique, and historic project, which we are certain to make into a success thanks to our skilled craftsmen and women together with the Owners and their team!” The rebuild of Atlantide is scheduled for delivery in spring 2022. ______________________________________ Photos by Priska van der Meulen - ATLANTIDE pre-Huisfit at Royal Huisman Vollenhove

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A FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES: 5 MALLORCAN RESTAURANTS WITH JAW-DROPPING VIEWS AND MENUS TO MATCH

Combine Mallorca’s cliff-top coastline and turquoise water with its flourishing gourmet scene and it comes as no surprise that the island boasts oodles of restaurants that serve up inventive dishes with spectacular views. Read on to find out which are our perennial favourites for a meal to remember, both for their gastronomic delights and swoon-worthy panoramas. 1) For transfixing cityscapes Hidden on Palma’s quiet Plaça Sant Francesc is the impossibly elegant Hotel Sant Francesc. Its rooftop, principally a pool bar (and a fine one at that) is our favourite spot to enjoy a light meal, expertly mixed cocktail and evocative city vistas. The gorgeous view of the gothic arches and rose window of the adjacent Basílica de Sant Francesc will clinch your resolve to sip on another Pink Hugo (rosé, lime, mint and soda) before ordering a steaming plate of paella “a la llauna”. 2) For dreamy sea views Prepare to be blown away by ravishing sea views when you step onto Nautilus’ terrace, perched on a cliff above the entrance to Sóller’s port. Here, you can marvel over views of dramatic cliffs cascading into cerulean waters while savouring every mouthful of net-fresh fish. Nautilus is exactly the kind of place you come to linger over lunch. Expect an additional treat if you come for dinner as you can soak up the visual drama that unfolds at sunset. 3) For dramatic sea and mountain views You’ll find Es Fanals by Javier Soriano in one of the island’s most charming villages, Sóller. As soon as you lay eyes on the jaw dropping view of the sea and Tramuntana Mountains, you’ll understand why this is one of Mallorca’s best spots for a milestone celebration. The

restaurant’s innovative Mediterranean menu is as impressive as its surroundings and revolves around locally sourced seasonal ingredients. The restaurant’s chic setting means that ladies can dress up for this one. 4) For sea views and people watching The most perfect setting to combine sea views with people watching comes courtesy of ProSecCo, a tiny restaurant with charm to spare. Right in front of Portixol’s promenade, ProSecCo is blessed with sea views and oodles of people watching opportunities. Here, you’ll find Italian owner Sabrina engaged in friendly banter with regulars or cheerily showing future fans to one of the terrace’s high tables. Aside from gorging on delicious Italian fare you’ll be graced with an omni-coloured sunset that will stay with you long after your culinary feast has ended. 5) For bizarre hole-in-a-rock views Linger over to-die-for paella and glasses of chilled white wine at Restaurante Sa Foradada on Mallorca’s northern coast. Perched high on the cliffs and facing the small Sa Foradada

peninsula, you simply can’t get a better view of Mallorca’s bizarre hole-in-the-wall rock formation. Add the panorama of the glittering Mediterranean Sea and you’ll have the perfect memory for when you’re back to the grind. Note that Restaurante Sa Foradada is only accessible by boat or by means of a short (and stunning) hike. ______________________________________ Photos courtesy of Restaurante Sa Foradada, ProSecCo and Hotel Sant Francesc. As a boutique charter agency, we can offer a personalized service and smooth negotiation process. To put it in a nutshell, we're great at doing big things with less. Captains keen to hear about our management options or owners wanting to know more about the benefits of putting their yacht on the charter market are invited to drop into our Palma office or get in touch via phone / email. For more info, visit: www.snsyachtcharter.com

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A VACATION THE FAMILY WILL TALK ABOUT FOREVER This winter, set your course to cruise between the lush jungle peaks of sunken volcanoes and brightly coloured coral reefs in the stunning Virgin Islands. But why do it on a cruise ship or be stuck in busy resorts like everyone else? Create the holiday your family will talk about forever: take your kids- and their kids- away from it all and charter a luxury private yacht to float through tropical Caribbean paradise… on your own terms. With complete privacy and total luxury, a yacht is the ultimate way to travel as a family- and the best way to bring the generations together. Look out the porthole of your palatial cabin each morning to see another stunning anchorage you’ve arrived at overnight: sapphire waters lapping at soft white sands in Tortola, pink flamingos stalking gracefully across salt ponds in Anegada, and the giant boulders and rock pools of Virgin Gorda, shining in the morning sun. Get up, have a fresh breakfast on deck cooked by your private chef- and then dive right in to warm, crystal clear waters to explore the underwater world below. The Virgin Islands are one of the world’s best yacht charter destinations- and not just because they’re outrageously pretty, with vivid green rainforest running from volcanic peaks down to the turquoise seas and coconuts washing up on the shore. The Virgin Islands are a perfect cruising ground because there are so many islands within short distances of each other, and heaps to see and do. Everyone will have the time of their lives here- no matter what their ages or interests. We all know that it’s sometimes difficult to please everyone when the generations come together: a luxury yacht charter in the Virgin Islands will do just that. Take a hike up to the peak of an extinct volcano to look out across the spectacular coast laid out before you, shop until you drop in vibrant St Thomas, learn to surf at Tortola and sail around the bay at the famous Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda. Snorkel the vast horseshoe reef encircling the coral atoll of Anegada, followed by a luxury barbeque at white cloth tables on the beach, eating lobster grilled on the coals and served up with lashings of melted butter. Keen divers will explore the wreck of RMS Rhone off Salt Beach, the Caribbean’s best wreck dive, or make their way along Wreck

Alley, where ships and aircraft have been deliberately sunk to make homes for sharks, dolphins, turtles and schools of tropical fish. The kids will delight in visiting ‘Treasure Island’, an old Caribbean pirate haunt- and younger kids will love when the crew lead them on a shwashbuckling treasure hunt around the yacht and ashore. Watch the teenagers tearing round on the wakeboards, take a leisurely kayak through a sea grotto, and be sure to spend a day at the spectacular Baths of Virgin Gorda- some of the most incredible rock pools in the world. Visit pretty Caribbean villages where brightly coloured shacks sell jerk chicken and curried conch, and barefoot bars serve up rum punch and pina coladas under the palm trees. Get a massage in a luxury beach hut spa, listening to the waves lap gently at the shore, the smell of frangipani and jasmine rich in the air. When night falls, get dressed up and have cocktails on deck, before jumping in the tender to speed across the moonlit sea, warm night air rushing against your face. Dine at elegant restaurants in glamorous ports filled with other yachts, or onboard the famous Willy T schooner restaurant, where everyone dances on deck to a steel band that plays long into the night.

Other evenings, stay on board your gorgeous yacht enjoying an elegant meal under the stars, while the kids are busy fishing off the aft deck, the water illuminated electric blue by the underwater night lights. Or the family can relax in the Jacuzzi, chatting and watching the stars, or cuddle up on the comfy lounges in the sky lounge to watch movies with popcorn and fizzy pop. Yacht holidays are about creating memories with the people you love. This winter, why not have your own, floating, private island as it moves slowly through a perfect world of palm trees, white sands, and laughter. It will be the holiday your family talks about, forever. SUGGESTED ITINERARY: BVI Explore tranquil clear waters and over 60 stunning islands when you book a vacation to the BVI . Read on for a sample itinerary! DAY 1 Start your vacation in Tortola before heading to meet your captain and crew at lunch time. Welcome to your new home for the next week! Enjoy taking a tour, cold cocktail in hand before setting sail for your first stop – The Bight at Norman Island. It’s only a short cruise but

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enjoy a fresh seafood lunch prepared by your private chef, soaking in the views! The famed Treasure Island offers fantastic snorkelling so don’t waste time jumping in and getting your feet wet! DAY 2 Another short cruise will take you to Peter Island, which remains largely undeveloped but filled with plenty of beautiful spots for photo opps! Stretch your legs on shore, while your crew prepares a picnic lunch on the sand. Dinner will be on land at Deadman’s Bay tonight – named for the pirates that once washed ashore here! DAY 3 This morning starts with a dive at Salt Island – dating back over 150 years, this wreck features an old Royal Mail ship that went down on its way from Southampton. Another delicious meal will be served alfresco by your chef as you cruise to your next spot after lunch – Cooper Island. Back to the land of civilization! There is a small resort on the island here, as well as shopping, a bar and restaurant if you’d like to enjoy a cocktail on the beach before heading back to a formal dinner onboard. DAY 4 Today you’ll head toward Virgin Gorda for the next two days. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee prepared just the way you like it, as you catch up on some reading on the bow on the way. Stop on the way to explore the mangroves where your captain can get you up close and personal on the tender. Enjoy the Baths that are famous around here for the natural whirlpool baths. Ice cold champagne is served on the upper deck tonight as you catch the sunset before another fantastic dinner onboard. DAY 5 Day two in Virgin Gorda, you’ll be treated to a tour around the North Sound with its collection of tiny islands. Fancy a little picnic lunch at one of them? No worries, your chef has already packed it and the crew is laying it out while you play in the sea! Today is the perfect day to take some of the toys out – tear around on jetskis, take a stand up paddle board to the little bays or just tan on the deck with plenty of cocktails and snacks to keep you busy! DAY 6 As you start to wind back toward Tortola, you’ll stop at a number of little islands along the way. Island hop from Bitter End and Saba Rock to spend time throwing a football in the sand, snorkelling amongst the fish and enjoying a candlelit dinner in the sand tonight toasting another fantastic day at sea! DAY 7 Your last full day onboard will showcase another couple of islands for you to enjoy! Moskito and Prickly Pear islands offer more opportunities to get your feet wet, play with

the watertoys. Moskito island has plenty of snorkelling opportunities and Richard Branson’s latest development on land so use this opportunity to relax with a drink at the bar before heading back to the yacht for your final evening. It’s time to get dressed up for a formal dinner celebrating your excellent stay onboard.

DAY 8 Enjoy one final dip in the sea, one last deep dive with the snorkel, before cruising back into Tortola…until next time!

CLASSIC YACHT OF THE MONTH

CYI LISTING FOR SALE – TIGRIS

The 52’ Clyde 20-ton class was originally commissioned by the Clyde Corinthian Sailing Club to a design by the great Alfred Mylne – the renowned designer of many race-winning boats. Initially five boats were built to this class, called TIGRIS, AVALON, SNARLEY-YOW, VAGRANT and NOYRA. Only Tigris survives and considering she was built in 1899 she has done well. In 2001 Tigris underwent a complete restoration in the south of England. Details of this refit are hard to come by, but a huge amount of good quality work was done, including to the structure, and the addition of a new deck, new rig, and new deck furniture. Mylne’s yachts were known for their outstanding seaworthiness, with a good turn of speed in a stiff breeze. Today, Tigris is proof of Mylne’s timeless design, winning in her class in St Tropez in 2013. In 2014 the current owners decided to give her a new lease of life, and sent Tigris to the famous Brittany yard of Chantier du Guip in Brest.

Renowned for their expertise in all aspects of wooden boat construction, they proceeded to strengthen and upgrade her structure. Work included (but was not limited to) the rebuilding of the stem, the fabrication and fitting of new bronze floors, the addition of a new mast step laminated in Iroko with stainless steel strengthening, and the rebuilding of parts of the bulwarks. Tigris can accommodate four guests, with one in the forecabin and three in the saloon. Now for sale for the first time in many years,

Tigris represents a great opportunity to purchase a vessel in near original configuration, in excellent condition, and capable of continuing the regatta-winning tradition for many generations to come. ______________________________________ Central Agents – Edmiston Direct link and further information on TIGRIS: https://listings.classicyachtinfo.com/listing/ tigris/ CLASSIC YACHT INFO www.classicyachtinfo.com

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AMERICA’S CUP: AFTERGUARD ANALYSIS – EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND

The latest generation AC75s might be raced by a crew of 11, but with a large percentage of each team’s line up being dedicated to turning the handles of the pedestal winches that provide the all-important hydraulic power required to trim the sails, it’s the ‘speed teams’ in the crews’ afterguards that are doing most of the actual racing. Unsurprisingly, given that this is the America’s Cup (the very pinnacle of professional yacht racing) these groups – comprising the helmsman, tactician, sail trimmers, and flight controller – are made up some of the most talented sailboat racers on the planet. Although all the four teams look to be operating in differing configurations of job roles, we have made an attempt at a breakdown of the speed team line ups for each of them – beginning here with the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand Based on what we could glean from the onboard footage during the New Zealand team’s victory at the recent America’s Cup World Series regatta in Auckland prior to Christmas, there are just three sailors responsible for the boat’s sail trim, flight control and tactical decisions.

Away from the tactics and strategy, Ashby also appeared to take the lead in terms of the boat’s set up into and out of manoeuvres and could often be heard calling for specific angles out of tacks – particularly in the lower wind ranges. He also acts as Burling’s eyes and ears to leeward on close crosses and mark rounding’s – they likely won’t forget for a while the one where his increasingly urgent calls to Burling narrowly averted a foil-destroying collision with the right-hand windward gate buoy. Peter Burling / Blair Tuke Roles: • Helmsman/flight controller Notable achievements: • America’s Cup wins: 1 – 35th edition with Emirates Team New Zealand • Olympic medals: 49er silver at London 2012; 49er Gold at Rio 2016 • World Championship titles: Burling/Tuke: 6 x 49er; Burling: 2 x 420; 1 x Moth • Youth America’s Cup wins: 1 in 2013

Inseparably close friends on and off the water Peter Burling (29) and Blair Tuke (31) have taken the sailing world by storm since they first teamed up in the 49er back in 2008. After consecutive silver medals at the 49er world championships in 2011 and 2012 and an Olympic silver at London 2012, New Zealand’s dynamic duo went on an unprecedented worlds winning spree that saw them clock up six consecutive world titles and the gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. After masterminding a New Zealand victory at the Youth America’s Cup in San Francisco in 2013 they were inducted into the senior squad to spearhead Emirates Team New Zealand’s successful challenge for the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda in 2017. Seemingly unflappable in even the most highpressure of on-board racing scenarios, Burling and Tuke are recognised as two of the world’s most instinctive sailboat racers and are among the very few sailors with the talent, instincts and reaction times to be able to race the latest generation AC75s to their full potential. Burling and Tuke have a busy 2021 in prospect

Listening in to the on-board communications (and by the way, what a treat it is to be able to hear the sailors assessing and strategising in real time) the chat appears to largely be between helmsman Peter Burling, sail trimmer Glenn Ashby, and flight controller Blair Tuke. From what we could tell, these three sailors are also sharing the tactician’s role between them. There is little in the way of direct conversation, however; it’s more a case of Ashby and Tuke mostly feeding their observational inputs to Burling who makes the final call from the wheel. From time to time Burling also contributes with his own observation or a question for the other two. This looks to be an uncomplicated, streamlined and effective system based on clear concise information sharing that allows for quick and definitive decision making from Burling. Peter Burling

Blair Tuke

• Olympic medals: Tornado silver Beijing 2008 • World Championship titles: 10 x A Class; 1 x GC32; 3 x Formula 18 Australian-born Glenn Ashby (43) is arguably the most prolific multihull racers of his generation with a 24-year racing career that has seen him dominate internationally in the A Class – one of the world’s most technological and challenging boats to race.

Glen Ashby

as they try to defend the America’s Cup and their 49er Olympic title, as well as launching their own NZ team on the SailGP highperformance global circuit. Glenn Ashby Role: • Sail trimmer (and so much more) Notable achievements: • America’s Cup wins: 1 – 35th edition with Emirates Team New Zealand

Ashby’s involvement with Emirates Team New Zealand began in 2010 when he was recruited to coach helmsman Dean Barker in the dark arts of high-performance multihull sailing. Somehow that coaching role transitioned seamlessly into Ashby trimming the giant wing sail on the Kiwi’s AC90 at the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. Despite fielding offers from a multitude of aspiring challengers for the 35th America’s Cup – including one from Australia – Ashby stuck with the New Zealand syndicate as it regenerated itself after the crushing defeat in San Francisco at the hands of Jimmy Spithill’s Oracle Team USA. Officially listed as skipper in Bermuda Ashby’s ‘X-Box’ controlled wing trimming and other onboard input was undoubtedly at the heart of the New Zealand victory in Bermuda. Now he is back to try to defend the Cup for New Zealand. Once again he is in charge of the gigantic twin-skinned mainsail, as well as

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– based on a glimpse we saw from an onboard camera during the ACWS regatta in Auckland – casting off the sheet of the headsail on tacks and gybes. But you only have to eavesdrop on a few minutes of the on-board communications aboard the Kiwis AC75 during racing to hear the constant stream of input coming from Ashby’s headset microphone to understand how critical he is to coaxing the boat and the crew around the course. ____________________________________ By Justin Chisholm YachtRacing.Life

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SUPERYACHT REGATTA CALENDER 2021 NAME

DATE

LOCATION

CLUB

New Zealand Millennium Cup

15 - 18 Feb

Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Russell Boating Club

RORC Caribbean 600

22 Feb

Antigua

Cancelled

The Prada Cup

15 Jan- 22 Feb

Auckland, New Zealand

Mastercard Superyacht Regatta

23 - 27 Feb

Auckland, New Zealand

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

The America’s Cup

6 - 15 March

Auckland, New Zealand

Presented by Prada

Superyacht Challenge Antigua

9 - 14 March

Antigua

St Barths Bucket Regatta

18 - 21 March

St Barthélemey

Les Voiles des St Barth

11- 17 April

St Barthélemy

17th Palma Vela

01 - 09 May

Palma De Mallorca - Spain

Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy

11 – 14 May

Capri, Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Regatta dei Tre Golfi

15 May

Naples to Capri Island , Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

Ibiza Gold Cup

17 - 20 May

Marina Es Nautic, Ibiza

151 Miglia- Trofeo Cetilar

30 May

Livorno to Punta Ala, Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

1 - 5 June

Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Rolex Giraglia

11 – 19 June

St Trpoez to Genova, France and Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore and Inshore Challenges

The Palma Superyacht Cup

23 - 26 June

Palma, Mallorca, Spain

Copa del Rey MAPFRE

31 June

Palma, Mallorca, Spain

Rolex Fastnet Race

8 August

Cowes to Cherbourgh, UK, Jersey

Palermo- Montecarlo Race

21 – 26 August

Palermo to Montecarlo, Italy and Monacoo Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Rolex Swan Cup

TBC- Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

5 – 11 Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Les Voiles de St. Tropez

TBC- Sept

Saint Tropez, France

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Perini Navi Cup

15 – 18 Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Rolex Middle Sea Race

23 October

Valletta, Malta

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

26 Dec – 02 Jan

Hobart Race Village, Sydney Harbor, Australia Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA

12 December – Liga de Otoño 3 – Pollença The final race of the autumn series was sailed on the second Saturday of December, for both flying fifteens and cruisers. The course was to be: Salida: Punta Avançada Boya 1: buoy off sail & surf Boya 2: Puerto Cocodrilo Llegada: buoy off sail & surf When we arrived for sailing the wind was northerly gusting 30 knots, really grey and grim. As the wind was due to drop in early afternoon the committee delayed the start for an hour, and then later another hour because it was still too windy. Half an hour before the eventual start, the sun came out and all of a sudden it was a lovely day for sailing, albeit breezy for the cruisers. There were seven boats on the flying fifteen start, with a general recall as emotions were high in the gusty conditions. ffinally got to the top mark first, a boat length ahead of Flying High with the rest of the fleet close behind. ffinally gybed over and was all alone on the port gybe with the rest of the fleet opting to stay on starboard.

was on the bow, and we sailed into the light breeze, tacking to follow each little change. We stayed ahead, and not long after we were close to Formentor.

Meanwhile the fleet caught up and ffinally rounded the bottom mark in fourth place; the beat was going to be long in these conditions – around 2 miles, with the wind still gusting 20 knots. ffinally and Flying High went almost to the shore on starboard and it was a close call to the finish, with Flying High getting the gun.

We had a tough battle to get around but held our position. Turning down the narrow channel, we soon reached the finish – clear ahead with nobody in sight behind.

A great day’s sailing and well done to the patient committee – Joan, the officer of the day. This result gave ffinally the points to take the series, second was Wight Flyer and third Dragonfly. Attractive paintings made by a local children’s care centre were the very special prizes. 1 ESP 3592 Flying High Vincent Harris / Patrick Harris 1 1 ESP 4014 ffinally John Walker / Juan Carlos 2 2 GBR 3382 Martini Rafa Benitez / Pilar Casares 3

After a short break to take in the beautiful view, we re-started for the downwind sail back home. Spinnaker up, each zephyr took us closer to home, sailing towards the sun as it dropped on the horizon. Arriving at the finish, there were no others close. A wonderful afternoon, in bright sun, and ideal force 2-4 winds all the way. We were the only boat on the water, but even without competitors we started the New Year as winners. Happy Sailing in 2021! Michael Beecken

Thanks to John Walker for the write up, I wasn’t able to be there.

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January 2 – New Year’s jaunt – Pollença

By Stephen Babbage

We lowered Dragonfly into the water, and glided away from the harbour. Soon we were out in the bay, heading for Avançada. The wind

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This eventually turned out well as a long powerful gust stretched ffinally’s planing lead to over a hundred metres. But something strange happened when ffinally gybed, ending up with the spinnaker at half hoist but it would

not go up or down. Crew out onto the slippery foredeck and the long process of unknotting which somehow also included the necessity of untying the spinnaker sheets….

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FIRST SUPERYACHT REGATTA - AND THE MOST-SUSTAINABLE North Materials division to substitute, where possible, viable “upstream” raw materials from recycled sources when manufacturing sails and components,” says Tom Davis, head of North Sails’ North Materials. “Working with a partner in Sri Lanka, North Sails is producing polyester fibre from discarded PET bottles. This new material is in trials to be used as webbings, cordage, and the woven material used to make our iconic sail ties and blue sail bags. The bottles used in this new ma-terial are sourced in Sri Lanka and woven at the North Sails Sri Lanka manufacturing loft, minimising the transport of the plastic itself.” The regatta takes place in Northland’s pristine Bay of Islands, where fellow gold sponsor, Bay of Islands Marina features two modern, solarpowered recycling centres, with a sustainable approach which includes recycling water for boat washdowns.

The New Zealand Millennium Cup kicks off this month, and when the regatta begins on 15 February, it aims to lead sustainability efforts in global superyacht regattas. The Cup has applied for Gold Clean Regatta status, in recognition of its efforts to create an event which is easy on the Bay of Islands surrounds that it’s raced in. Sustainability efforts during the South Pacific superyacht regatta include swapping plastic water bottles for reusa-ble alternatives, encouraging the use of biodegradable sail ties, partnering with a sustainabil-ity-minded restaurant for regatta HQ, re-using regatta promotional materials, and partnering with ocean-focused charities and sponsors. Platinum sponsor, Orams Marine likewise has a focus on the health of our oceans, installing an industry-leading water treatment system in its Auckland superyacht yard. The multi-layered system ensures water used during yacht refit, as well as yard stormwater runoff, is free of contaminants. An in-built water treatment plant separates and treats wastewater and stormwater collected across new hardstand and covered work areas now under construction. The Orams Marine team worked with sustainability experts prior to the build’s start, with the goal of setting a new shipyard industry standard of discharge water quality, protecting the Waitematā Harbour and New Zealand’s environment longterm. Gold sponsor Benetti also has its own focus on the environment. “Benetti is deservedly proud of its heritage of delivering beautiful, reliable, technologically

ad-vanced and innovative yachts, ideal for partaking in adventures to the most exciting corners of the world and now with a growing intelligent approach to sustainability. ” says Peter Ma-hony, APAC General Manager at Benetti Yachts. North Sails of gold sponsor duo North Sails and Southern Spars, was the first sailmaker to aggressively pursue more sustainable manufacturing processes, and it continues to put its expertise to work to pursue a more sustainable production footprint. “Our Second Lap project is a commitment by the

Running from 15-17 February 2021, the NZ Millennium Cup regatta has become a standout event on the world superyacht circuit, featuring a relaxed, warm approach to hospitality and fiercely competitive racing. The NZ Millennium Cup’s first edition was in 2000 and it was first raced as an adjunct to the 30th America’s Cup in Auckland. Now, with the 36th America’s Cup approaching, organisers have been excited to see an increase of interest both in the regatta and in New Zealand’s wider cruising grounds. ____________________________________ Photo Credit: Jeff Brown

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THE MYSTERIOUS MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO

Looking ahead to an adventurous Asia Pacific cruising journey at the backend of Covid-19 Once visiting yachts are safely allowed to visit, finding paradise amidst the stunning Mergui Archipelago and ancient culture of Myanmar (Burma) becomes a reality many times over for those seeking an adventurous journey around ancient Myanmar. Heading off to Myanmar most superyachts use Thailand’s Phuket as their base. Phuket is a popular yacht destination with its sheltered east coast, an ideal mooring offering a choice of marinas with first-class facilities. The yachting season in Thailand is November to April, which is also Myanmar’s high season for visiting the Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago. December to February in Myanmar offers the most comfortable conditions – warm, sunny weather, steady winds and calm seas. There is less wind and higher temperatures in March and April; however, this also makes for clearer waters and is said to be the best time for diving and snorkeling among the hundreds of extraordinary uninhabited islands. The name ‘Myanmar’ has only been associated for a short portion of the country’s long history - however the name ‘Burma’ evokes an ancient, exotic and mysterious image. Even today parts of the country and its islands are still being discovered and few places on earth can match the untamed wilderness and primal seclusion of this incredible Archipelago. With an amazing diversity of marine life, wildlife and plant life, island after island just waits to be explored - with countless white beaches under green hills of dense rainforest, their canopies alive with birds and butterflies. The country’s remote archipelago has a rich history of maritime trade and mysticism.

Though closed to foreign visitors for about 50 years (until late 1996), its virtual isolation provided protection from modern developments, leaving the archipelago pristine and untouched. Cruising into Myanmar is like entering an ancient world and yachts are slowly discovering the vast waterways of the archipelago. Comprised of an incredible 800 tropical islands, mostly uninhabited, some islands are home to ‘Sea Gypsy’ communities, living off the seas as did their forefathers. Entering the southern province of Myanmar yachts arrive at the gateway at the border town of Kawthaung for arrival needs to journey on to the vast and beautiful Mergui Archipelago, one of the world’s last paradises. Formerly known as Victoria Point, the southernmost town in Myanmar, Kawthaung, is separated from Thailand by the broad estuary of the Pakchan River. It retains the charming character of a prosperous fishing village and is surrounded by the Mergui National Reserve. The key to enjoying Kawthaung is to escape 100m back from the harbor where the town’s charming streets offer sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the harbor as you check out the Andaman Club Resort, built on ThaHtayKyun Island which is about 10 minutes from Kawthaung. Kyun Phi Lar, also called Pilar, is a favourite island in Myanmar’s beautiful Mergui Archipelago. The long white beaches stretch for kilometers without a footprint in the sand. There you can see monkeys sitting on the beach leisurely snacking on crabs. When visiting the archipelago the Captain of S.Y. Tiara remarked to Gordon Fernandes of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS): “The Mergui Archipelago in an amazing trip in the middle of beautiful deserted islands. Impossible to

count all the pristine yellow sanding beaches. A breathtaking experience where nature prevails. We will go again”. Important points for yachts visiting Myanmar: Superyacht services agency, APS, caution yachts departing Phuket and prior to entering Myanmar, they must gain a permit before they can enter the country, adding: “A visa-on-arrival will be issued for all crew and passengers and this visa is valid for cruising the islands in the Mergui Archipelago, keep in mind visits to the mainland are prohibited with this Visa”. • All yachts must have a permit organized before they arrive to check into Myanmar. A local guide must be taken on board and he will have the paperwork which proves to the Navy the yacht is allowed to cruise in the Mergui Archipelago. • It is compulsory for all yachts to take a guide with them. The guide will also know where great cruising can be found; and it is important to have a guide when communicating with island natives and any officials. The onboard guide will know and share the best anchorages with the Captain. • Some islands are off limits to cruising yachts and the onboard guide will alert the Captain of the latest information. As there are over 800 islands in the Mergui Archipelago this is not a problem and there will be an abundance of islands to select from to visit. The agent will advise the Captain of the statistics of the area to be visited and will provide information needed for the journey. The following is an example of a brief itinerary the APS Myanmar team can custom design. More extensive itineraries are available, which include inland cultural and adventure visits.

MYANMAR 7-DAY YACHT ITINERARY

DAY 4 - Great Swinton to Lampi Island

DAY 1 - Overnight from Phuket to Kaw Thoung (or Kawthaung)

Explore and enjoy the Mangrove Rivers, beaches and swimming and visit the sea gypsy village at the southern end of Lampi.

DAY 2 - Kaw Thoung (Victoria Point) Morning check into Myanmar via Kaw Thoung is handled by your agent working with officials until local guide boards and immigration, customs harbour formalities are completed. After formalities a visit to Island 115 is a nice introduction. Also known as Frost Island, there is a white sandy beach with crystal clear waters that are rich in hard coral with thousands of sea urchins and small colourful tropical fish darting around. 115 Island offers opportunities for snorkelling, kayaking – and jungle trekking on the island itself. DAY 3 - Island 115 to Great Swinton Island Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago Made up of more than 800 islands which vary in size from smaller ones with just a few palm trees to larger islands of several hundred square kilometres, the archipelago offers great opportunities for exploration and diving amongst spectacular marine life and untouched coral reefs. A hugely diverse range of wildlife can be found on the islands, including monitor lizards, pythons, civets, chevrotains, gibbons and crabeating macaques. Up in the air, the colourful diversity is perhaps even greater: you can see hornbills, white-bellied sea eagles, while kites, kingfishers, eastern reef herons, emerald doves, to name but a few of the species that circle the islands. Whether it is barracuda, Spanish mackerel, tuna, snapper, or even marlin and sailfish, the archipelago offers the opportunity to enjoy catching your own dinner! Great Swinton Islands Explore this fabulous Great Swinton Island - where beaches will be empty, sand will be golden and water will be clear – known as ‘heaven on earth’. There are numerous beautiful beaches along the shores of great Swinton (Kyun Pila). One that stands out is the beach on the south side on the very western tip of the island.

Lampi Island is the largest Island in the Archipelago. North to south the island is 20 nautical miles long and from east to west at its largest extremity, 10 nautical miles wide. To put things in to perspective, Lampi Island alone is roughly the same size as Singapore with a population of four million whereas Lampi is uninhabited. This is all the more incredible when you consider that Singapore is less than 1000 kilometers away. Established in 1995 as Myanmar’s first marine national park, Lampi is rich in biodiversity, mangroves and coral reefs. The Lampi River offers great kayaking – and is witness to some of the area’s exotic flora and fauna and famed for its many wild animals, Mangrove rivers and birds, clean water, coral reefs and virgin forest as well as the National Marine Botanical Garden. DAY 5 – Lampi Island to Salet Galet The channel of water separating the islands of Lampi and Wa-Ale Kyun is about 150 meters wide and about two miles long. Either side of the channel is banked with steep sloping rainforest and by fringing coral reef below. It is a much protected piece of water and an area of outstanding beauty. This is a good place to spot monkeys, wild pigs, hornbills, sea eagles and more. Here you might spot the Lesser MouseDeer, the only mammal that is endemic to the Mergui Archipelago. Tragulus Kanchil Lampensis (named after Lampi Island) is the world's smallest hoofed animal with a mature size and weight of only 45 cm and 2 kg. Odd fact: some scientists believe that mousedeer were the ancestors of whales and dolphins. The reason is that mouse-deer have been around since the Oligocene 34 million years ago (and haven't evolved much since). Some mouse-deer species dive into the water when threatened, where they stay under the surface for up to 4 minutes. DAY 6 – Lampi to Pu Nala Moken People – or Salone or Sea Gypsies

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Visit the ‘Moken’ Sea Gypsy village which is on the northern end of Pu Nala. The main attraction of Palau Nala is undoubtedly the Moken village on the northern shore of the island. The Moken are traditionally a nomadic sea-fairing race that do not belong to any one country. They travel without passports, crossing international boundaries without care and probably without the knowledge that they are even doing so. Whole families live as a unit on a single boat. The Moken boats, the sphere of their universe, are passed on from generation to generation. They are of a wooden build with an average length not exceeding 15 meters. A wooden cabin starts just forward of amidships, running aft to the stern and has a roof of thatched palm leafs or bamboo slats. Mechanization has given them a Yanmar single cylinder diesel outboard engine. This is known locally as a ‘Long Tail’, as the propeller shaft is long and can exceed 3 meters, giving the impression that the boat does indeed have a tail! The Moken people are one of the most distinct of Myanmar’s many ethnic groups, living a nomadic, sea-based life here. Having adapted themselves to the water over many hundreds of years, they are the masters of free diving, being able to focus their vision under water and hold their breath far longer than most humans. DAY 7 - Back to Kaw Thoung for check out of Myanmar Untouched by the outside world, Myanmar is a unique yacht destination that offers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover unexplored waters and uninhabited islands. Remote and isolated, Myanmar’s extraordinary cruising grounds are often deserted bar the phenomenal diversity of flora and fauna that calls the region home and offering a beautiful and culturally rich country where traditional ways of Asia live on. ____________________________________ By Linda Cartlidge Gordon Fernandes gordon@asia-pacific-superyachts.com www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com Photo Credit: Asia Pacific Superyachts Myanmar and Myanmar Tourism

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A LEAP OF FAITH

While spring-cleaning my house this year, as not much more was happening at that time, I stumbled upon a box of mementos from past travels. Glad to swap the clean-up for a trip down memory lane, I started rummaging through the box when a souvenir of a different trip caught my attention. An illustration of Lord Ganesh! It was given to me in Sri Lanka but had somehow ended up in the “Japan” box. Looking at the Hindi elephant-headed god, I was struck by the thought that we could arguably all do with some “obstacle removing” Ganesha powers in this moment in time. Prior to my trip to Sri Lanka, I was having pizza with a close friend who told me that life is like a figure of eight. Not the horizontal version of the number (the infinity symbol, as I thought he meant) but a ‘normal’ vertical 8. He continued that the symbol flows like life itself, with its ups and downs, the figure’s dynamic calls for trust in its trajectory and the ability to let life unfold at its own pace. It is important that one does not try to stop in the process of going up or down, as one may end up in the middle and stop the flow, he concluded. Months later I received a phone call from my dear friend Monny who asked me to come to his restaurant. I dropped what I was doing and found Monny seated at a table with Tom, one of his regulars. They were discussing ways to check on Monny’s family in Sri Lanka after the 2004

Tsunami (Monny had been calling his family for 24 hours to no avail). I quickly understood I had been summoned to the restaurant to not only help plan but also join this ad-hoc mission. After I’d somewhat recovered from the shock and decided there and then that ‘yes, I would go’, everything happened very quickly. While I started listing what we’d need for our trip: funds for flights, trucks, drivers, medicine and relief supplies… a deep voice from the East from a closer table to us at the restaurant simply approached us and said, “Here 10.000e cheque… you Go.” Tom’s son, Chris, had oodles of corporate connections in London and was quickly able to secure additional funds and equipment for our relief mission. Fast forward a few days and me, Chris and a few others were at Heathrow’s counter of Sri Lankan Airlines, facing our second hurdle: excess luggage. We’d called the airline’s manager and made impassioned pleas for support, but with no luck. Sri Lankan Airlines wanted to charge us for overweight. However, an elderly Sri Lankan kindly came to our aid by saying “I am allowed to carry more weight in my luggage, Sir”. Soon, most of our ‘excess’ goods were dispersed over the flight’s passengers while the check-in agent turned a blind eye. Just like that, our 340 kgs. of excess luggage was reduced to 127 kgs. On arrival, we were quickly able to locate Monny’s family in Tricomalee. They were all

unharmed but unable to communicate as the phone lines were down. With Monny’s mind at rest and knowing that Sri Lanka’s Northeast had little humanitarian help (due to it being the base of the Tamil Tiger militant organisation) we decided to drive to the area and offer relief. We miraculously bluffed our way through seven guarded military barriers and ended up in a small fishing community north of Tricomalee. The tsunami had struck the community badly and all boats had gone missing or were broken. A gathering was organised by the locals to talk about how we could help - an event which makes for a remarkable story on its own. We all, about 30 man, sat in a circle in a lotus position (doable for about 20 min, after that you can’t feel your legs anymore). It went very quiet after I asked the community’s patriarch how he thought we should start. Time seemed to slow as I wondered if my question had been understood. However, looking at the old man’s face it was clear that he was deep in thought. We waited and then waited a bit more. By the time I was convinced my legs had left my body, he said: “First, we should rebuild the preschool so young mothers are free to help with the primary needs of the community. The boats can be fixed by the third full moon as fish will eat the corpses out at sea until the first (full moon) and digest between the second and third (full moon).” It took five long days and nights to rebuild

the school’s small building during which we’d organised the arrival of truckloads of building material, desks and books… We received the Hindu blessings during the school’s official reopening, and this was also when I was given my prized possession: the Ganesha drawing. Ten days after the Tsunami hit, we left to continue our voyage further north. Driving along the region’s twisty ribbon-roads we noticed a series of painted symbols on the wooden streetlights: an eight with a large cross where the number’s lines intersect. Then, I spotted one pole with the eight but without the cross. My gut told us to stop and I asked the driver to turn right into a dirt track. The crew told me that there was nothing there and that they had another destination in mind. Stubbornly, I insisted, and after the idea had been tossed around for a few minutes, we turned right. After about 25 km we found 100-150 people huddled around a fire amid broken fences and barbed wire. The field they were in was lit by a single lightbulb which hung from one of the few electricity poles still standing through a fishhook with a wire.

Chris went back to our truck to go through the relief supplies and found a box of melted Mars bars which we distributed among the kids. Chocolate ended up all over their faces and their fun and laughter immediately lightened the atmosphere. Someone in London must have thought that Mars bars would be good relief provisions, and that seemed to be right. A grandmother smiled while looking straight into my eyes, perhaps to thank us. A GPS-position and assessment of the situation was given to UNICEF and they confirmed relief workers would soon be able to enter the area. Although our rollercoaster relief expedition was, at times, deeply destressing it also made for a hugely rewarding experience. In fact, I can tell you that the grandmother’s smile alone made this mammoth journey worthwhile. Now, we’re all having to navigate our way through a troubling situation, regardless of our faith, race, age and beliefs. As difficult as 2020 may have been, it also presents us with an opportunity to listen, learn and help

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others. Don’t get me wrong – I am not saying only something as big as an impromptu relief operation can make a difference. What I’m saying is that it was on my Sri Lankan trip that I learnt to trust my instincts and that small actions can positively influence our immediate surroundings as well as the world as a whole. Moreover, the little steps we can all take to make someone’s day a little lighter make us happier and healthier people too. Wishing your turning point to be around the corner, Capt. Dominique Geysen I’d like to salute Chris Houston, Monny Simbanthamby, Deepa Francis, June Perrera, Pushparini, Suntharalingham, Gabriela Elroy, Jennifer Maul, Julie De Groote (and all the others whose names I can’t recall) for all the wonderful work they’ve done on this incredible journey.

VALENCIA NEWS The Marina de València enters 2021 with great news: the payment of the 2007 Valencia Consortium debt approved last October in the 2021 General State Budgets. This was confirmed this morning in the last Official State Gazette of the year . As stated in the official publication, the General State Administration assumes the debt acquired in 2005 by the Valencia 2007 Consortium from the Official Credit Institute and the Public Treasury to finance the investments made in the infrastructures related to the celebration of the 32nd Cup America in 2007. This decision extends all principal or accessory obligations, surcharges, late payment interest or of any other nature, being extinguished for all purposes. The text also includes the obligation to guarantee the payment of the debts that the Valencia 2007 Consortium has with the Valencia Port Authority, and indicates that the State will transfer to the Valencia 2007 Consortium the amount corresponding to the amounts that it owes to the Port Authority of Valencia throughout the years 2021 and 2022. “Undoubtedly great news to close this

complicated 2020 and set the course towards a 2021 full of nautical, cultural, gastronomic and safe leisure projects, entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity, and the recovery of public space. We would like to thank all the people, companies and institutions involved with the Consorcio Valencia 2007 for their work and for their dedication. This success belongs

to everyone. The Marina de València is a great public space and socio-economic development with a unique project in the world. The payment of the debt gives us wings to continue working with greater ease, tranquility and responsibility with our feet in the present and our eyes on the future ”, stated Vicent Llorens, general director of Consorcio Valencia 2007.

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GIBRALTAR TO JOIN SCHENGEN A last-minute draft deal between Spain and Gibraltar should ease any impact that Brexit could have had on the territory’s important yacht sector through a link with the Schengen area. Under the draft deal, which will be completed as early as possible this year with a full treaty, Spain has extended its membership of the Schengen area to include Gibraltar, but the latter will not be a member of the Schengen scheme. This means that the 15,000 Spanish workers which cross into the British territory every day to work will not have to experience a hard border with immigration checks. In addition, passengers arriving at Gibraltar’s marinas, port and airport will now have their passports checked by local officials as well as Frontex (the EU border agency) officials. This will allow yacht crew and passengers to enter Spain under the new Schengen link. As a result of this draft deal, Gibraltar will be subject to the rules that apply to the borderless Schengen area. The Spanish Foreign Minister, Arancha González Laya, said: “After the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, today is the beginning of a new relationship.” Fabian Picardo, Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, commented: “The agreement was an

opportunity to reset our relationship with Spain and cast it in a more positive light going forward. Gibraltar will not become a Schengen member, but will become a Spanish entry point to the wider Schengen zone.” He added: “Spain is a member of Schengen and it is extending the opportunity to enter into the Schengen area if you enter one of

the entry points in Gibraltar, and Gibraltar has two entry points: ports and marinas, and the airport. We’re going to avert the worst effects of a hard Brexit.” He said of the draft deal: “There are no aspects of the framework that has been agreed that in any way transgress Gibraltar’s positions on sovereignty, jurisdiction or control.”

SUPERYACHTS ABSENT FOR AMERICA’S CUP DUE TO COVID-19 With just days to go until the start of yachting’s Prada Cup, the number of superyachts visiting New Zealand is well down on previously anticipated numbers due to Covid-19, reports Radio New Zealand. The Royal New Zealand yacht squadron told RNZ that the economic impact could be huge. Superyachts wanting to come into New Zealand for the America’s Cup can only enter under a special exemption, provided they have at least $50,000 to spend on refits and repairs. The commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht squadron, Aaron Young, said this has meant the America’s Cup had taken a hit. “Covid has probably reduced impact by around two thirds,” Young says. There were originally around 140 expressions of interest for superyachts to attend, now the amount of coming will be fewer than 40, says RNZ. Young said it hadn’t been easy to convince the authorities about the economic benefit of letting in superyacht owners – but some are already spending ‘big’ on repairs and refurbishments. Young described one yacht owner who was

spending $20m on a new tender for their yacht. “There are some significant dollars, they don’t just come here and sit on the dock and pay the dock fees,” Young says. Robbie Young from Harken New Zealand told RNZ that each boat would usually spend between $50,000 and $100,000 a month while

at the cup, and that business had disappeared over the last year. He estimated Harken has lost around $2m in revenue and was disappointed the government hadn’t followed through on promises to let in yachts.

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STEW OF THE MONTH: LAUREN CLARKE

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

as a freelance Stewardess/Cook/Nanny supporting various smaller charter vessels.

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

Before I started in yachting, I worked as an Events and Marketing Manager for a Direct Marketing company called Saladmaster based in Staffordshire. I was the key point of contact and had the sole responsibility of organising and delivering Saladmaster events in Europe and the Middle East on time and within budget. The events varied from small training events and conferences to larger scale award ceremonies, gala dinners and travel clubs for up to 400 guests.

My favourite yacht so far has been M/Y MOKA because of the great crew camaraderie and lovely, appreciative guests who enjoyed their time on-board to the fullest, treating all the crew with much warmth and respect.

- Serving welcome cocktails and drinks - Creating beautiful floral showpieces - Anticipating guests needs before they know them themselves - Turndown poems and chocolates - Catering and caring for my guests every need whilst being a positive, bubbly and happy stew!

Before that, I worked in the hospitality industry as a Ski Resort Manager in Andorra, Austria and Switzerland.

What are the best and worst parts about working on-board?

I was familiar with the yachting industry as I grew up in Mallorca, which is a major yachting hub of the western med. It’s always been a passion of mine from a young age to work at sea. It can be a fast paced, fun, unpredictable and exciting industry to be a part of. I completed my STCW with Blue Water in 2013 and secured my first job through a Facebook advert. My first role was onboard a busy 60m charter Yacht named Capri as a Stewardess. I was grateful that my first position was on a well-established yacht. I have been in the industry now for 6 years, with a small break in between due to a family Illness. During the unexpected time away from yachting, it enabled me to reflect and truly identify what I wanted to be doing long term. It reaffirmed my passion to continue a career in yachting. What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on and why? So far, I have worked on 3 main motor yachts and I was also employed by Prime Moorings

I also fully enjoyed my time on M/Y Capri, as I felt overjoyed that my first role was on such a prestigious Yacht. They also trained me to a very high standard which prepared me for future opportunities.

Best Bits: You get to meet amazing new people that become friends for life! World travel, learning new skills and being part of this unique industry.

What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests? I love organising and hosting events, due to my events background this comes naturally. One of the most memorable events I had the opportunity to orchestrate was a beautiful Danish wedding. The guests had recently married, the Captain then officiated their vows on-board, whilst we hosted a lovely intimate wedding reception.

Worse Bits: It can be a somewhat intense environment at times. With crew living in such close proximity to each other, sometimes small issues can become magnified. However, what we should learn from this is how to deal with fellow crew members respectfully, by showing patience and understanding…after all, we are all in the “same boat!”

What is your signature cocktail?

How do you keep sane on charter?

What is your favorite yachting destination?

We work incredibly hard on charter, so I stay sane by having a laugh with the crew and taking moments out to appreciate the beautiful surroundings that we are so lucky to be in.

I have to say Mallorca because I grew up here. I love this beautiful and picturesque Island and know it inside and out. It's great that I can advise my guests on the best places to visit, restaurants to go and local fun activities.

I also love building a great rapport with guests, so even when tired, witnessing your guests having a wonderful experience on-board helps you to remain in an upbeat positive frame of mind. Also, a simple thing such as playing your favorite music whilst working can help keep that smile on your face.

I love serving the guests my favorite St. Germain Elderflower cocktail. It’s a delicate, floral cocktail mixed with champagne and soda water, served with a sprig of mint. Even though it’s simple, it’s an elegant and super refreshing drink on a very hot summers day.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently? I would make the yacht as eco-friendly and energy efficient as possible. From laundry to cleaning products, to limiting plastics on-

board. The ocean is our home and so we must love and respect it. What is your on-board pet hate? Often on yachts I feel there is an unnecessary waste of food. The stuff we have thrown away could literally feed an army. What career achievement are you most proud of? Getting my first ever job on a 60-meter Superyacht. I had 3 interviews and I was later told by my Chief Stewardess, I was selected out of 300 other possible candidates. Best housekeeping tip/hack? My first port of call for stain treating would be Fairy liquid. Some people don’t realise how effective it can be at removing red wine, chocolate and blood. Tell us about your funniest embarrassing

moment on board. We were given a half-a-day break to go to the beach in Sardinia (after 6 weeks solid work) The tender dropped us off and unfortunately for me I was the last person to vacate the boat. As I was stepping off the boat I realised I wasn't going to be able to make the jump to the dock, however it was too late…. I ended up falling into the sea with all my belongings including my phone! As we know, salt water and mobile phones do not mix well. I ended up having to complete the rest of the season without a phone! What’s your favorite adventure in Mallorca? The hike in Alaro from the base of the infamous lamb restaurant at Es Verger, to the Monastery at the very top, where they make their own delicious local red wine. This is an old favorite of mine. It’s a 7K round trip hike, which finishes with a well-deserved sampling of the locally produced culinary delights the lamb restaurant has to offer.

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If you could give your 20-year old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Save well and invest for your future. Don’t worry so much about what people think… AND…wear sunscreen! What’s your plan for the future? After finishing the last charter season, in the height of Covid-19, I am now super excited to find my next long-term position on-board a private or charter yacht. Thank you for reading! Name: Lauren Clarke Email: lauren.clarke00@gmail.com Tel: +44 7958 720 860 Position: Stewardess ______________________________________ Interview By Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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LOOSING IT – IN THE LAUNDRY

Hello! And welcome back to the ECO YACHT SLOT - Each month we are will focus on different areas of the interior and look at some options available to help you reduce plastic use and also reduce the amount of chemicals and synthetic fragrances that are building up not only in our oceans but in our bodies as well. This month we will focus on the LAUNDRY

Cons • Still left with plastic to dispose of • Can take up a lot of space if limited storage • Just because bulk not always ‘clean’ ingredients – check labels MAKE IT YOURSELF There are lots of ways to DIY clean onboard and depending on your situation you can even make your own Laundry Powder. This may not be an option for busy charter boats or remote travellers but when you have no guests onboard you can experiment.

Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all solution and when making changes onboard it is important to assess each situation individually and find an alternative that works and is sustainable. REDUCE The first step is not to rush out and buy new ‘alternatives’ but to streamline and simplify the products and systems you have onboard. Don’t overbuy and have cupboards full of products that are never used. Find one of 2 really great Stain Removers and stick to them, make sure you are only purchasing things you absolutely need and if at all possible get rid of the dreaded DRYER SHEETS. All the options below contain no harmful chemicals, reduce overall plastic use compared to purchasing standard bottles. LAUNDRY SHEETS (FOR WASHING) There are now a few different brands of ‘Laundry Sheets’ available on the market, all Laundry Sheets work in the same simple way – Pop one (or 2 Sheets) into the drum or drawer of your washing machine and then operate like normal – unlike dryer sheets these then completely dissolve in the wash with no harmful effects. Benefits • Save huge amounts of storage space • No Plastic and very little packaging waste • Clean and Easy to Use Cons • Price can be expensive depending on Brand • Check what the ‘scent’ is made from as varys between brands • Heavily soiled items generally need to be pretreated For Sailing Yachts and Small Laundry areas these are an absolute lifesaver. Easy to stock up on for long journeys and great to have on hand as a back up in case you end up in remote places. ECOEGG The Egg has been around for a few years

now and for some it is a magic solution and for others it just doesn’t pack the cleaning power needed into its small shell. Fill with the pearls provided, close the egg and pop into the washing machine. Used on a 40’ wash the standard egg will last for 210 washes. Buy more pearls to top up when needed. 1 Per machine is needed plus a spare. Pros • Very Economical – 15.50 for 120 Washes • Small and easy to use, little plastic waste • Replacement Pebbles are easy to ship and available readily Cons • There is no ‘scent’ on the clothes after washing • Need to Pre-treat heaving staining • Depending on size of load sometimes noisy if drum not full This is a great product to have onboard to use for everyday uniforms, and unsoiled Laundry. This is a great product to alternate with another option (Bulk) as it has some limitations with being used for the amount a Yacht needs. BULK CONTAINERS Switching from purchasing single throwaway bottles to implementing a refill system onboard is becoming one of the most popular switches to make in Cleaning and Toiletry Cupboards and the Laundry is no different. Many Brands are now offering their products in larger containers ranging from 5L to 20L with taps on the drums. If you have space keep these in your Laundry or refill smaller 1/2L bottles and use the large ones as your ‘supermarket’. Pros • A very simple and easy switch to make • Many Brands are now offering this • Cheaper than buying smaller bottles and less waste created

Check out @eoilalchemy for some great easy to try recipes Pros • Totally ‘chemical/fragrance’ Free • No Plastic Bottles Cons • Can take time / be messy • Some ingredients can be hard to source – need careful handling DRYER Ditch the plastic and chemical laden dryer sheets and switch to woollen balls. These separate the laundry while dryer which reduces overall drying time and also act as a natural softener as well. CONCLUSION With any of the new ‘alternatives’ – The Eco Egg or the Laundry Sheets it is a good idea to trial them onboard before making a total swap and also even then you can use along side the Bulk Containers with a more traditional Liquid in – alternate what you use or make one thing for Guests and one for Crew - by doing this you reduce the amount of liquid you are going through even more and thereby reducing the plastic use again. If you would like to know more about anything mentioned in our article or have any other suggestions please get in touch hannah@viveco.co. Safe Sailing x

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Butter – the key ingredient in French traditional and modern cuisine Eggs - because I can cover any sort of meal and use numerous culinary techniques with it What are your 3 favorite cookbooks and why?

IN THE GALLEY WITH ALAIN BIJOU

Yves Thuriès Magazine has been a reference for me since 1988. Chef Nobu did some great books that helped me a lot to understand and practice Japanese cuisine. Alain Ducasse, Le Grand livre de cuisine: la Méditerranée What three kitchen gadgets could you not live without? My old knife set Colour coded chopping board set Imperia pasta machine maker What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley? Multi-Functional Rational Oven. What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients? The organic and Bio labeled products. I prefer to work closely or directly with the farmers or producers. What would you say are some of the most underrated ingredients? Cabbage, Garlic, Sage… They are not so expensive, but super healthy and I love to use them.

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Who is your food hero (dead or alive) and why?

Years’ Experience as a chef: 25 years with 8 years as Head chef on motor yachts

Joël Robuchon – as a mentor and inspiration for my generation of chefs and he is still the most Michelin starred chef in the world.

Nationality: French What are you doing / where are you working right now? I am Head chef on a 92m motor yacht

What 3 ingredients could you not live without? Salt - it helped humanity form ancient times to preserve their food and grow civilizations – it is an ingredient with multiple uses in my job

What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far? My Bouillabaisse with Caviar & Lobster. If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why? Chef Jacques Maximin – a great master of Mediterranean cuisine with a charismatic personality.

What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)? Local radio station, where the yacht is based. Best galley tip/hack? Clean as you go. Respect your produce and working environment. What is the most difficult location you have ever had to provision in? And what bit of advice can you give to figure out where to go? Airport of Malé in Maldives, because of the import authorities and paperwork. You better have a serious food supplier and agent. What is the hardest part of your job? I love every aspect of my job- from cleaning and provisioning to the actual cooking and service and management… What do you see as being the biggest challenge for chefs in the industry moving forward? I am feeling compassion for the chefs, restaurant owners and their families who have been affected by the COVID crisis. I hope that 2021 will be better and brighter year for all colleagues. What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos? We are not opera singers! No, I’m joking. Our job is to provide service that is always the

result of a team effort. What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements? I am flexible, happy to please everyone but reasonable and respect the budget.

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Do not overstock with fresh produce, having a good inventory system in place always helps. If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be? Professional rugby player.

What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook? Whole camel biryani dish; 60 kg whole fresh tuna fish; Rooster testicle soup… Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of? Cauliflower parfait; my special Duck Terrine; Cristal champagne risotto; Poulet en Vessie (Chicken cooked in pig bladder) by Chef Paul Bocuse a recipe that is the origin of the sousvide cooking… When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good? I look for a person with sense of curiosity & enthusiasm, with healthy habits. What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment? Use reusable bags when shopping and collect and recycle used cooking oils What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

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FABADA HEAVEN & DIRTY RICE FABADA ASTURIANA This is my very simple and easy version of this Spanish Classic. Ingredients: serves 6 1kg white butter beans (fabes) 500ml chicken stock 3 uncooked chorizos 3 Morcilla (black puddings) 300g streaky bacon, diced 1 onion (finely chopped) 3 garlic cloves (crushed) Place the white beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.

Leave to soak overnight. The next morning, drain the beans and cover with the chicken stock and a little cold water. Bring to the boil and then lower the heat to gentle simmer. Remove any scum from the surface and add the streaky bacon, onions and garlic and cook slowly with a lid on for about 35-40 minutes or until the beans are cooked and soft. Add a little more cold water if neccesary. Poach the chorizos and black puddings in water for about 10 minutes. Drain and cut into slices then add them to the beans. Season and serve immediately.

As the winter starts to kick in and the chilly weather begins to bite, it’s a time to indulge in a few heart-warming dishes designed to keep out the cold and to revive flagging spirits and jaded palates when there’s a little chill in the air. If i’m cooking at home, I love to throw everything into one pot and place it in the middle of the table for serving. It not only saves on the washing-up but it also helps to stimulate and heighten your senses so you can enjoy your meal even more. One-pot dishes are real comfort food at this time of the year, winter warmers that really sooth the soul. The Spanish have invented a great variety of one pot dishes called “potajes”. One of the most revered is known as “Fabada”. This is a traditional and hearty white bean stew from the northern Spanish region of Asturias. Particularly popular during the colder months, it is traditionally eaten with crusty bread and a glass of Asturian cider. Good quality chorizo and morcilla (black pudding) is the key to a great fabada, and if you can find cured or smoked pork belly, even better! If using dried white beans, be sure to soak them in cold water overnight before cooking. As well as starting the rehydration process, this helps to eliminate any impurities that can make them difficult to digest later. As you cook beans, a white scum often floats to the surface; skim this off with a slotted spoon. Do not add salt until the end of cooking as salt has a hardening effect: it toughens the skin and stops the inside from becoming tender. This hearty Asturian dish is a perfect lunch on a cold day... and don't forget the crusty bread and cider!

WHITE BEANS WITH FRESH CLAMS AND SAFFRON FABADA DE ALMEJAS This is a much healthier version with saffron and fresh clams. Ingredients: serves 4 200g dried white beans (soaked overnight) 2 bay leaves 1 sprig fresh thyme 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1kg fresh clams, cleaned 400ml fish stock (bouillon) 1 tsp saffron 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 large onion, finely chopped 100ml olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Place the white beans, bay leaves, thyme

and 1 garlic clove in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes. In a separate saucepan, bring the fresh clams and fish stock (bouillon) to the boil and cook for 2–3 minutes until the clams have opened (discard any that remain closed). Pour the cooked clams and stock into the pan with the cooked beans. In a pestle and mortar, crush the remaining garlic cloves with the saffron and breadcrumbs to form a paste. Remove the beans from the heat and stir in the breadcrumb mixture and the chopped parsley. Season to taste and serve immediately.

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4 CAUSES OF SEPTICAEMIA IN MARINERS THAT WILL SHOCK YOU!

One of our greatest risks, in terms of injury & illness, is scepticaemia. Infection from marine injuries, envenomations & exposure.

most quirky, yet common, marine bacteria that you probably want to avoid, especially when sailing in remote locations.

While everyone in our yachting world knows about the dreaded sea ulcer the deck hand got sailing through the Pacific, or the infected mosquito bite that nearly cost your friend her life, there is not a great deal of research into the link between Marine injuries and exposures.

Marine infections are generally caused by:

We all know we are at significant risk of skin disorders following marine envenomations. However, I did not know there was a link between handling and ingesting seafood while injured & severe bacterial infections, made worse by drinking alcohol or a history of tropical disease (well less then average liver function, makes these problems worse, its not just the beer).

Who is most at risk in the marine environment?

Skin disorders, caused by infectious, bacterial ridden bites, cuts or blisters, are believed to be the the third most common cause of death in travellers. Fish bites, puncture wounds, abrasions, and of course more serious injuries, may become infected with marine bacteria, in the marine environment causing severe ulceration, necrotising fasciitis and even gangrene. So, take note… If you are reading this, and love sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, wake boarding, diving or snorkling, beer, wine & seafood you are probably at risk. Come with me on a journey into some of the

• Exposure to marine animals • Ingestion of Seawater • Preparation of live or freshly killed seafood • Swimming with open wounds

Those with open wounds, suppressed immune systems, liver disease, alcoholism, diabetes, blood disease, renal disease, and cancer, must be cautioned about the seafood, and the ingestion of seawater or consumption of raw or undercooked seafood, especially oysters. What & who is responsible? Chromobacterium violaceum is an aerobic, Gram‐negative bacteria found in soil and water in tropical regions. • C. violaceum is usually infects marine injuries or envenomations that are exposed to to brackish or stagnant water. • Skin lesions ulcerate and produce a bluish purulent discharge. Swelling is common, usually on an extremity. • Within days, invasive septicemia may occur, especially in the immunocompromised, with high fevers and disseminated skin lesions that progress to abscesses.

• Abscesses may also occur in bone and the liver. Shewanella species are Gram‐negative bacteria, and are a normal part of the marine environment in temperate and tropical regions worldwide. Shewanella is contracted via the ingestion of raw seafood, lacerations in marine environments, preexisting lower extremity wounds or ulcers, and the immunocompromised. • Shewanella infections are usually deep ulcers on the lower extremities. • Nonhealing ulcers can cause necrotizing fasciitis, major circulation issues & bone infections. • Shewanella septicemia has been associated with endocarditis and meningitis.Shewanella can also cause pneumonia, gall bladder infections, or stomach infections following aspiration or ingestion of seawater. • Shewanella algae is resistant to penicillins. Vibrio vulnificus can be detected in the gut of oysters and other shellfish and in the intestines of fish that inhabit oyster reefs. Vibrio vulnificus is a virulent bacterial pathogen that can cause three types of infections: • acute gastroenteritis from eating raw or undercooked shellfish; • invasive septicemia following ingestion of raw

or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters; • necrotizing wound infections following marine injuries and exposures. Mycobacterium marinum is the most common cause of external granulomas in fish handlers and aquarium workers. Mycobacterium marinum infections typically begin as localized areas of red‐violet puncture wounds or minor lacerations in marine environments on the cooler, distal regions of the extremities. • Often nodules will develop and may ulcerate with a yellowish, purulent discharge. • Deeper, invasive infections, including septic arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis, and osteoarthritis, may occur in indolent or untreated cases and, less often, in immunocompromised patients. General Management of Marine Injuries As you have probably figured out, daily sessions in the Ocean & handling seafood both contribute to the formation of these illnesses. So, the answer is, be vigilant with all wounds, even a mosquito bite in the Marine Environment. It is wise to try to protect the wound from being rubbed or bumped, by wearing a dressing and bandage, but the real problem is leaving the wound wet for extended periods of time. When a wound becomes wet, it loses its protective healing scab. The scab forms a protective roof, under which fibroblasts, the first cells to arrive at the scene of a skin injury, lay down a delicate collagen matrix. New skin cells (epithelial cells) then migrate from the wound’s edges, along this bed of collagen, forming a fresh new layer of skin. Every time you go in the water however, the scab and underlying collagen gets washed away, so the wound never gets a proper chance to heal, making it more susceptible to bacterial infections. Another thing you probably noticed is that when walking along the beach, sand and

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other stuff gets trapped in your sea wound. Besides causing pain, this foreign material also interferes with the normal healing process. While most wounds are not initially infected, if allowed to get dirty and stay dirty long enough – bacteria can set up shop causing you additional grief.

Finally, cover it with a loose-fitting bandage that allows lots of air to reach it. Frequently check it during the day, and before going to bed to be sure it is clean and dry. Dress your wound using aseptic technique daily, or as recommended by your medical advisor. Change your dressing often. Usually this will do the trick.

The best strategy for getting a wound to heal in the maritime environment is to keep it clean and dry, so a scab can form, allowing the normal wound healing process to take place. Various goops and ointments, including the brand name medicine such as Neosporin®, Bacitracin®, Bactroban®, Betadine®, and other products such as aloe vera, and vitamin E, normal saline and plain old soapy water have been tested to see which is best at wound healing.

The best strategy for preventing these nasty infections is to not get cut in the first place, and if you do get a cut, to take care of it. Particularly in the Tropics, take care of your wounds.

But truth be known, overall, none of them are real stand-outs over simply keeping the wound clean and dry. Because Neosporin® can cause skin allergies, and Bactroban® is ideal and readily available in your Medical First Aid Kit, in the skin section, Bacitracin® or Bactroban® are probably the best choice among the lot, after a good clean with normal saline, or saline and betadine or even just warm soapy water (if you have no access to medical supplies).

• Open wounds • Suppressed immune systems • Cancer • Diabetes • Poor Liver function • Alcoholics

You may need to take antibiotics, may needed to knock out a deep-seated infection, so contact your 24/7 tele-medical support service and send photos, so they can keep an eye on your wound. If you have a wound, stay out of the sea and fish markets-at least for a little while and avoid the cerviche and oysters on the menu. It could take two weeks or longer to noticeably improve, but each day the wound is kept dry will help. If you have to risk getting, and must get in the water to take the guests sailing or for watersports, or to even prepare a seafood dinner, put antibiotic ointment on it, a wellpadded waterproof bandage, and protect it. When you get out of the water, don’t stand around wet. Give immediate attention to your wound. Wash it thoroughly in fresh water, preferably warm soapy water, which will increase circulation to the area. Get it meticulously clean. Then dry it, using the sun or even a blow drier.

Conclusions and Recommendations All Sailors, crew, owners & guests with well‐ established risk factors for increasing severity of marine infections, must take extra care in the marine environment. Those with:

Must be cautioned about the risks of marine infections through exposures to marine animals, seawater, the preparation of live or freshly killed seafood, and the ingestion of seawater or consumption of raw or undercooked seafood, especially oysters. The medical officer on board needs to monitor these wounds and alert their 24/7 Medical team if any signs of inflammation, heat, swelling, fevers, ulceration or gastrointestinal problems. Stay safe, keep your wounds clean and remember to brush up on your knowledge of wound cleaning , dressings and wound care by attending regular Medical Training Sessions & keep up to date with your Medical Care at Sea knowledge. And remember, as WHO says, “prevention is easier than cure” ______________________________________ By Amanda Jean Hewson Beaver RN (MIPH, BSC Nursing) Medical Trainer at Medical Support Offshore & Senior Lecturer in Extreme Medicine at the University of Tasmania

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NERVE ROOT IRRITATION The spine is made up of 32 vertebrae, each one articulating with the one above and the one below. The Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and Sacral vertebrae all have slightly different angulations of attachment to their above and below vertebrae according to their functional level in the spine. Between each cylindrical shaped vertebral bone is a disc, which acts as a hydraulic absorber of compression down the spine. The disc absorbs shock just like your car suspension, to protect the nerve roots which emerge from gaps between each vertebra. These gaps are called intervertebral foramina. The foramina are under a lot of strain with our activities of daily life and are susceptible to arthritic forms of wear and tear which may be related to occupations requiring heavy lifting such as building or engineering. Under heavy loading, the outer edges of the foraminal gap may start to produce “osteophytes” which are bony spurs and can grow enough length to impinge upon the sensitive nerve root exiting from the spine between the vertebrae. Another cause of nerve root irritation is the notorious “slipped disc”. A vertebral disc has a fibrous outer layer surrounding a gelatinous interior. The disc not only absorbs shock, but it also acts as a pivot between each vertebra. The disc does have a limit of strain it can take before the outer layer splits, allowing the jelly-like interior to ooze into the space reserved for the nerve root. The cause of this may not necessarily be long term wear and tear and could also be from a heavy lift or continued compression such as motorcross, horse riding, jet-skiing, or a fall. When a Patient exhibits signs of nerve root irritation it is helpful to see an X ray, although X rays cannot show us ligament or disc damage, they do show the posture of the

spine, osteophyte formation and arthritic or loading wear and tear. Although we cannot see the discs themselves, any narrowing of the gap between each vertebra gives the Physio a good idea as to which nerve root we are dealing with. An X Ray will be sufficient for physiotherapy treatment to continue however if there exists sensory, muscular, or reflex deficiency, then the Patient will be referred for a Magnetic Resonance Scan. Nerve root irritation tends to occur in the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine). Cervical nerve root impingement causes symptoms in the shoulder, shoulder blade arm or hand, while the lumbar spine gives rise to symptoms in the buttocks, legs and feet. Symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling. In more severe cases there will

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be loss of function, muscle weakness and occasionally paralysis. The distribution of the pain indicates the vertebral level of the nerve impingement. This is known as the dermatome. The symptoms may only be felt in the dermatome as although nerve root irritation originates in the spine there may not necessarily be any back pain. Accurate diagnosis for Nerve Root Irritation will cover many medical departments. Radiology for X Ray and/or MRI, Orthopaedic and Neurology consultations and ultimately Physiotherapy for hopefully a non-surgical resolution. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WITH BT23 FITNESS if you feel the need to make the exercises harder then you can add some weight where necessary if you have them. Plyometric exercises are explosive moves that involve powerful, rapid stretching and contracting of your muscles to boost power. So the idea of this months session is to put as much force as possible through the eccentric part of of the exercise ( the part where the muscle is lengthening) for example the jump part of the squat jump.

So in summery: - 4 exercises - 4 sets - 10 reps of each exercise - Minimal rest between exercises - No longer than 2 mins between rounds _____________________________________ For more info on BT23 Fitness Scan the QR code and follow on Instagram or go to: https://bt23fitness.wordpress.com

This method of training is a sure way to build strength in the muscles whilst getting the heart rate up and burning calories. Welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness. In this months issue we will be doing a Plyometric session. All of the exercises this month can be done using just bodyweight,

We have 4 exercises and the aim is to complete 10 reps of each exercise. try to move quickly between the exercises, once they are all complete take no longer than 2 minutes recovery before starting the new round.

Squat Jumps: From a standing position engage the core, push the hips back and keeping the weight in the heels drop down into a seated position, once held drive the force through the heels jump up into the air and as you land control yourself back into that squatted position. High Knees: Running on the spot bring the knees as high as possible keep the core engaged and use the hands to help with the momentum of the movement. *2 KNEES UP = 1REP

Split Squat jump: Using a bench rest one foot up on the seat and take one hop forward, keep the weight in the standing legs heel and drop down so that the knee on the raised leg is just off the ground, from here press back up through the standing heel into a small hop and control yourself back down into the next rep. complete 10 reps on each leg.

Jump lunges: Starting in a lunged position, one leg behind the other, back knee just off of the ground back straight and core engaged.From this position explode up into the air and swap the legs over landing in the reversed position and down into a lunge, this is one rep. Regression: jump from a lunge into a neutral standing position before jumping back into the next lunge.

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP It’s been a rocky start already to 2021 but we’re determined to stay positive and make the best out of whatever is thrown at us. One thing we can focus on and have control over is how we look after our mind and body. Our friends at The Body Camp are experts in wellness, and this month they’ve shared with us their Top Ten Tips to "Get Back on Track and Attack!" If you focus on the 10 points below each day, you will be reminded to stay on track and keep your immune system in peak condition to navigate whatever 2021 brings.

1. Don't think good food / bad food...

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Just simply focus on making MORE healthy food choices and LESS processed foods. Even “bad” food eaten less is a step in the right direction! 2. Have some fun by exercising daily for at least 10 minutes - Be Creative! Improving your blood flow and airflow daily will lift your mood, metabolism and boost your immune system. 3. Don't drink your calories Drink MORE water and LESS sugary drinks and alcohol. 4. Eat more plants and greens Eating foods from nature (LIVE foods) are incredibly powerful for your immune system. Processed foods (DEAD foods) are hard work for our bodies and slow everything down. 5. Earn your treats If you are going to eat or drink sweet carbs (bread/pasta/coca-cola etc) then do some exercise BEFORE you consume them. 6. Reduce your portion sizes Eat slowly, enjoy your food and make your plates smaller! 7. Get to bed early Make sure you get lots of sleep and rest every night - many people struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle do not get enough sleep!

8. Stay away from screens - especially the news! Limit your screen time to 1 hour max! Keeping away from wifi is excellent for health - Try it. Reading a good book, drawing, painting, talking to your dog/cat/fish/plants or even family - are all great alternatives. 9. Inspire yourself with healthy options Buy the Body Camp Bible, educate yourself on healthy food options and get the variety of food groups your body deserves! 10. Be mindful of negative thoughts and stressful thinking! Meditate daily - aim for 15-20 mins. Witness your thoughts as they arise and realise only YOU can choose which ones to focus on - THEY DO NOT CONTROL YOU!

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Back in the days when hot metal met rolls of newsprint it was pretty clear who was in control of what rolled off the presses in black and white. It was the journalists, the editors, or the media moguls in the top floor offices. They had the control, but they also held the responsibilities, and ultimately the buck stopped there. It wasn’t the responsibility of the guy who operated the machinery, it wasn’t the company that produced the paper, neither was it the trees that were felled, nor the newsagent on the corner that sold you all the news that's fit to print. Control was in the hands of a few, but those same hands bore the responsibility. When it went wrong, at least you had a pretty good idea who to haul in front of a judge to sort it all out. It mostly worked, most of the time. New media, principally social media which, thus far has been virtually untouched by regulation, has a major identity problem, most recently seen in the dying days of the Trump presidency last month, and it is high time it was addressed. Social media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the hoard of smaller, niche networks have been a hotbed of vested interests hothoused by untruths and conspiracy theories since day one, but it all came to a very public head as Trump supporters organised by social media, and inspired by the President himself, all but let themselves into the US Capitol as senators were in the process of legally confirming incoming President Biden`s victory, but perhaps more significantly Trump's defeat. During the fall out over the following few days many business and political allies put as much distance between themselves and the

increasingly toxic Trump brand as they could. One by one Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and others deleted Trump's accounts. Many of Trump's followers cried foul, and decamped en masse to Parler, Gab and other social networks more sympathetic to their views, and a whole lot less likely to fact check their claims, or delete inappropriate content. Days later citing postings of death threats Parler was shut down in death by 1000 cuts as Apple, then Google deleted the app from their stores, and the all powerful Amazon Web Services (AWS), the infrastructure behind a huge amount of the web, cut off their life support. Parler disappeared at the touch of a button and looks unlikely to return. Many called this an infringement of the right to free speech, and they probably have a point. Many people, powerful leaders even, express some pretty egregious views and calls to violence, but keep their accounts, and why are a handful of Californian billionaires suddenly in charge of the main medium of self expression for much of the globe? Fair questions indeed. Perhaps I`m being naive here, but when the geeky college kids were building Twitter, Facebook, Google and the rest in their Harvard or MIT dorm rooms I assume they were doing so with a mixture of curiosity and half an eye on making a pile of money and buying a massive boat, rather than an evil glint in their eye as they sought to wrest control of the means of expression for nefarious purposes. I suspect that it was as much of a surprise to them as to the rest of us when savvy political campaigners spotted the potential of systems designed to sell us stuff could be co-opted to change our opinions and voting habits through ingenious misinformation. As this became apparent to

the world, these same geeks, now billionaire CEOs were dragged in front of politicians and committees and told to stop the spread of this toxic material. To go back to the analogy in the first paragraph, their defense was that they were suppliers of newsprint, distributors and retailers, rather than the publishers, reporters and editors responsible for the content, but no dice, the politicians forced greater onus on them to be more responsible for anything published on their platforms, billions of posts every day. Effectively by doing this these tech billionaire CEOs were instantly promoted by these politicians to the posts as the most powerful media barons the world has ever seen. A job they didn't apply for, nor do you suspect they actually want. Back in the days of newsprint, true freedom of speech was available to only those with a platform, and it wasn’t easy to get one of those. For the rest of us free speech happened over the garden fence or over a pint. Social media has provided instant, free, world wide syndication to everyone with a device and an internet connection, literally billions of us, and it is trying to make Mark Zukerberg, Jack Dorsey, Larry Page, Jeff Bezos and a very small collection of others responsible for every word we type. That’s never going to work of course, but learning how to control this monster is up there with some of the most important issues facing us. It has already begun to control us. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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IMCI OPENS UK OFFICE TO CERTIFY RECREATIONAL BOATS MEET UKCA MARK The Brussels-based International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) has founded IMCI (UK) in Liverpool to ensure that recreational boats placed on the British market meet the country’s post-Brexit technical, safety and environmental standards. The European Union’s CE certificates remain valid in Britain until the end of 2021. As of 2022, CE-marked goods must obtain a UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessment) mark to enter the UK market. In post-Brexit Europe, outfits like IMCI that are designated by an EU country to assess product conformity must be accredited as “UK Approved Bodies” if they wish to award the UKCA mark. “To this end, IMCI has already incorporated and registered a company called the International Marine Certification Society with the registered trading name IMCI (UK) in Liverpool,” says IMCI. “We are currently waiting for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, the UK accreditation body, to audit us. Unfortunately, UKAS is currently short of staff and thus has not yet been able to set up an audit team for us.” Britain’s Recreational Craft Regulations of

2017 are identical to the EU’s Recreational Craft Directive. But in the post-Brexit era, the EU recreational craft standards are now called “designated standards” in Britain. After December 31, 2021, manufacturers must have a Manufacturers Identity Code (MIC) with the UK Register to place craft on the UK market.

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2021 WORLD TOUR UPDATE

Team INEOS

2019 horror crash? Can he win another Grand Tour? Can he function away from the support of Ineos? Mark Cavendish is back in the blues of Deceuninck-QuickStep. The Manx sprinter was keen to return to the Belgian team, yet their tight budget meant the odds of it happening were slim. With his contract up at BahrainMcLaren, it looked as if retirement would be Cavendish's only option. For Cav, it offers him a lifeline. For the team, it offers great exposure for their sponsors. It would be incredible if he could he roll back the clock and take one final, big win.

Adam & Simon Yates

The first day of the year is a special one in the world of professional cycling. It’s the day all fans wait with bated breath to see all those riders who have changed team reveal themselves in their new kits. It’s a monumental occasion every year but this year, in particular, seemed to produce a real vintage as some of the peloton’s best known riders shifted team for the 2021 season. Among those were some

of the biggest names in the sport who have long become stalwarts of their teams after years of loyal service. For Chris Froome… No Kask helmet, no Oakley sunglasses, no Pinarello bike. Instead, an HJC helmet, Scicon sunglasses, a Factor bike. Froome has moved to Israel Start-Up Nation, in what could be the most important season of his career. Can he return to the form he showed prior to the

The Yates twins will be riding on opposing teams this year, with Adam leaving Simon for the Ineos Grenadiers. He joins as part of a bumper quintet of signings, alongside Richie Porte, Laurens De Plus, Dani Martinez and Tom Pidcock, who have all been brought in to add extra steel and flex to the stage-racing core. Yates could also be a factor in races such as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where he has finished in the top 10 on two occasions. It speaks volumes when a rider like Porte, who finished third in the Tour, is happy to sign for the team in full knowledge that he will ride as a super domestique. In theory, the Yates’ move makes perfect sense. The ageing of Geraint Thomas and departure of Froome leaves Ineos with just the one British Grand Tour specialist, Tao Geoghegan Hart. Adam has the ability to fill the Froome/ Thomas void and Ineos will have the resources

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Froome new team

and teammates to help unlock any Grand Tourconquering potential. But in reality, there’s the fact that Grand Tour leadership will be a duty Yates will have to fight Thomas, Geoghegan Hart, Egan Bernal, Richard Carapaz and Pavel Sivakov for. Team Ineos enjoyed a new name as Ineos Grenadiers in 2020 and are heading into their second full season under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership. The team with the biggest budget in professional cycling have amassed arguably their strongest ever line-up ahead of the 2021 season. They have a squad of 29 riders, with average age: 26.9 (youngest: Carlos Rodriguez, 19years; oldest: Michal Golas, 36 years) In his post Giro interview, Dave Brailsford talked about how racing has changed. As a team, he said, they have done the train & they have done the defensive style riding, they have won a lot like that, but it is not much fun…. “It is about emotion & exhilarating moments of racing, at that’s where they want to be….” He went on to say that it’s about style and how you get there…”We are the Granadier now…. “ Last year was a hectic year for all the cycling teams and for Team INEOS it was also a year of transition. Until the Italian Grand Tour, they had disappointed in several key races, including the Tour de France, where they failed to contest for the maillot jaune and Egan Bernal, abandoned with a back injury.

Geraint Thomas

through challenging scenarios. He left a huge hole, both physically and emotionally, and the sport of cycling, not just Ineos, is worse off without him. A Tour team containing Bernal (2019 Tour de France Winner), Carapaz (2019 Giro d'Italia Winner), Thomas (2018 Tour de France Winner) and possibly Pavel Sivakov, Filippo Ganna & Michal Kwiatkowski might dent Geoghegan Hart's (2020 Giro d'Italia Winner) leadership challenge. For Tao, going to the Giro this year might just provide a clearer path to team leadership. Either way, whether he rides the Tour or the Giro, the 25-year-old appears to be the real deal, and in a couple more years could be a central leader on the team. Ineos has won the Tour de France every year bar two since 2012, while their domination has been built on mustering the best line-ups that money can buy before steamrolling over the opposition. It's not necessarily the most appealing tactic, and it's one of the several reasons why they're so polarising in terms of appeal, but their record is streaks ahead of the competition. The Giro d'Italia, however, was a reminder that the team can win with style, and their roster points to more aggressive racing in

the next few years. The team also has arguably the two best time trialists in the world in Rohan Dennis and Filippo Ganna, with both riders sharing the last three time trial world titles between them. Overall, this team is brimming with depth, and it's not just Ineos' experience that stands out, but also their recruitment of young riders. A couple of years ago, Pavel Sivakov and Tao Geoghegan Hart were the young kids on the block, while 2021 marks Tom Pidcock's arrival at WorldTour level and continue the development of riders like Carlos Rodriguez and Ethan Hayter. Ineos Grenadiers could select rosters for all three Grand Tours and conceivably dominate them all. Obviously, racing is never quite that predictable, and there will be a couple of interesting sub plots to follow next year. Overall, this is the best-equipped stage-racing team in the world. ______________________________________ Dan Marsh - Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

The Giro results put a much-needed gloss on the campaign, with Tao Geoghegan Hart becoming just the second British winner of the race thanks to a stunning turn of events in the final week. As a unit, Ineos bossed the race, picking up seven stage wins with a drive that demonstrated both their depth of talent and their next crop of leaders. Overall, 2020 was a season of change for the British team, and while they underperformed in a number of aspects, they deserve credit in the way that they bounced back to rescue the year. It's also worth remembering that the team went almost the entire year without Nicolas Portal, who tragically died in March. He was an integral part of almost every aspect within the team, and while the rest of the management diligently shared some of the late Frenchman's practical duties, nothing really made up for his dynamism or ability to mentor the riders

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LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE THE BEST PROTECTORS OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

In 2016 the waters between the island of Sa Dragonera and Majorca were declared a marine protected area (MPA) and named “the marine reserve of Freu de Sa Dragonera.” In the end of 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food declared a new marine reserve of fishing interest in the external waters of the island of Sa Dragonera. With this new declaration, the previously protected area of 912 hectares was extended with another 457 hectares, which are divided into three zones of different degrees of protection. At Save The Med we celebrate the new marine reserve and are very happy to have been able to contribute to this process along with many other groups and individuals from the Andratx community who pushed for its protection during many years. We especially remember and wish to honor the efforts of Fernando Garfella Palmer to achieve the protection of this area. While these are some very positive news, the declaration is only the first step. It is now that the real work begins to ensure that the area is not only protected on paper, but in action. If done correctly, a well managed and well functioning MPA around Dragonera can provide benefits for all. We highlight some of them below, but to achieve them it is not only vigilance that is important! It is also community! Benefits on a National Level The new marine reserve of Sa Dragonera is now part of the “Network of Marine Protected Areas of Spain (RAMPE)”, and contributes to the Global Network of Marine Protected Areas within the framework of the United Nations and the Convention on Biological Diversity. In part, also helps fulfil some of the obligations required of Spain as Contracting Party to numerous international agreements, conventions and protocols and as a Member State of the European Union. Benefits on a Local Level When an MPA is well managed and well functioning, it provides a series of important

benefits for the local community. In the case of the marine reserve of Sa Dragonera these could include: Increased biodiversity and natural value: The expansion of the protected area is expected to allow more species to regenerate, resulting in a well-represented community of flora and fauna, underwater as well as above the surface as sea birds depend on a healthy marine environment. Well-balanced and thriving marine ecosystems are healthier and more resilient in the face of external stressors such as for example increasing temperatures. Social benefits: It is well known that MPAs provide beautiful spaces for outdoor activities and can be an opportunity for a community to work together for their protection, to grow closer and thrive. But did you know that they can also help the community become more resilient in times of economic challenges and climate change? A well-functioning MPA can both help provide food and income for local communities and mitigate climate change! Economic and cultural benefits: Restored fish stocks in and around the MPA can result in a

stable income for local small scale fishermen and their families over generations, while also contributing fresh and responsibly caught fish for the community and food serving businesses. Areas with rich biodiversity tend to attract tourists, yachts, scuba divers, snorkelers, kayakers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts benefiting a broad variety of local businesses who depend on tourism. Educational benefits: The marine reserve of Sa Dragonera offers wonderful opportunities to learn about both the land and marine environment and how they are interconnected and dependent on each other. Educational hikes, boat tours and dive activities can all be done in the area and adapted to groups of all ages! Scientific benefits: A specific part of 82 hectares of the new MPA has been declared an integral MPA, meaning that no activities are allowed inside this zone. This type of “no-take” areas provide the marine species a chance to recover without any human impacts and allow scientists to use this area as a baseline for monitoring and comparing the results of different types of protection to ensure maximal efficiency and restoration potential.

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Local communities have a crucial role in the lasting protection of the MPA A conscious community who understands the intrinsic values and community benefits of the MPA is key for its long term protection. Vigilance is only a small part. By understanding and respecting the rules and regulations and helping others to do the same, communities can develop a sense of joint custody and help to protect the MPA. “The Blue Dragonera Network” We already see this happening in the area around Dragonera through the community project “Discover Your MPA Sa Dragonera”, launched in 2019 with the financial support of the Marilles Foundation, and the Xarxa Dragonera Blava, meaning “The Blue Dragonera Network”. Xarxa Dragonera Blava is a community network of businesses, organisations and individuals who offer activities, share initiatives and/or want to connect to work together to promote their local MPA. Join @xarxadragonerablava on Instagram to learn about existing initiatives and/or to share your own! ______________________________________ Save the Med www.savethemed.org @savethemed for more info and updates!

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COFFEE & CAKE

Mama Carmen’s: a cosy café inspired by faraway cultures and one special Andaluz mother. First time I noticed Mama Carmen’s was when I went to a “mercadillo”, a monthly second-hand market on Glorieta de Pau Casals in Palma. The café looked so lively; people were spilling out from the interior and overflowing the terrace. I was intrigued and made a mental note to come back some day when it was less busy! Soon after, I heard about this café from friends who thought that it was “great for brunch”; apparently it has “the best, most generous smoothie bowls in town”, excellent pastries and toasts. So, one Tuesday morning my friend and I agreed to meet at Mama Carmen´s. I was surprised to find that every single table was reserved. Reserved for brunch? This was new! Anyway, a nice waiter came and offered us a table that was free for the next hour. We ordered some rooibos tea and cinnamon rolls. The tea came in cute individual vintage pots with high quality tea bags. The cinnamon rolls smelled great even from a few meters away and tasted even better! Everything was served on a mish-mash of cups, saucers, and plates akin to what you would find in your grandma´s kitchen. The vibrantly painted tables and chairs were all mismatched, but looked really cool.

The whole place gave a sense of a lovingly orchestrated chaos. As my friend and I enjoyed our treats, the terrace filled up with hip youngsters and business types, all chatting animatedly and tucking into beautifully presented food. The smoothie bowls looked like little pieces of art, bursting with colour and healthy ingredients. I came to this place with a slightly cynical attitude, but within minutes I was converted by the authentic tastes, smells and the unique atmosphere! I liked that cinnamon roll so much that I excitedly told my partner about it and convinced him to go back so he could try it while I, of course, had another one! Many places around Palma offer cinnamon rolls, but - to me - none of them smell or taste quite as homely as the ones at Mama Carmen´s! About half a year after that first visit, and many more since, I sat with Mama Carmen´s owner Ales to hear more about the café and the ideas behind it. Between eating a very late lunch and running back inside to help his staff, he tells me how it all started... This chatty, energetic Andaluz man spent 20 years in fashion, followed by teaching yoga and doing massage therapy, while travelling the world. He tells me that he has always been interested in food, thanks to his late mother Carmen with whom he was cooking since a young age. So, the café´s name is homage to her. During his travels Ales

got into healthy, sustainable food, and for a long time he had a vague idea of opening some sort of a café one day, even though he himself hasn’t drunk coffee till the age of 40, as it “didn´t agree with his hyperactive personality”. When his mother passed away, Ales decided to use his inheritance money for a soul searching trip, from North Europe down to Turkey and finally Morocco. Throughout Europe he started seeing this coffee culture which in Spain, at the time, was in its infancy. In Turkey, more than anywhere, he got inspired by the cafés, by people getting together - known and unknown, locals and the immigrants - and discussing current affairs, politics etc. The idea of a cosy, communal café he wanted to run started to take shape. It was further strengthened by the sights, smells and tastes he experienced in Morocco. While travelling, Ales also collected teapots, cups and many other items that would later - together with treasures he sourced around Mallorca – be either recycled or upcycled to give the café the feel he wanted. Ales finally opened his long desired cafe on 26th of May 2017. His food is all vegan, mostly organic, as often as possible “0 km”. The breads he uses come from Rustic bakery from Binisalem, and the focaccia I tried is as good as anywhere in Italy. The cakes, my main point of interest, are made by brilliant pastry

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chef Zahira Font. Her donuts, pancakes and banana breads are all fantastic and I could write a separate column about each of them. I hear that there will be some special cakes for Valentine´s too. Last year Zahira’s take on famous Austrian Sachertorte was a huge hit, and this year´s surprise is still under wraps at the time of writing this article. Exactly two years after opening his first café, Ales opened the second plus a health food shop next door. Walking into this space fells like going into Aladdin’s cave full of healthy foods and drinks, from pulses and grains to teas and plant based milks and everything you can imagine in between, piled up all the way to the ceiling. Ales is excitedly showing me what he sells, telling me about many excellent local and international providers he works with. Once again, his huge passion for good food and a community spirit shines through. When I asked about his plans for the future and whether another café was on the horizon, Ales told me: “No! If I started to expand further or franchise, the place would lose its soul!” And it is clear that, to Ales, the soul and the spirit of

these two cafés and one store is sacred. As for me, as I am writing this column on a grey January day, I promise myself that 2021 will be a year in which I will start eating healthier than ever before. While I will not be giving up chocolates or cakes altogether, I will try to make smarter choices and visit places like Mama Carmen´s more often! Till next month… Yours sweetly, Mia ______________________________________ Mia Naprta mia.naprta@gmail.com IG: @mianaprta Photos: Mirka Formanova, IG: @mirkform_photography and Mia Naprta Mama Carmen Coffee & Kitchen Carrer de Cervantes, 21; Palma Carrer de Rossiñol, 3a bajos, Palma IG: @mamacarmenpalma

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Aside from bringing you a story of one special place each month, I will briefly review a few other places or products that have caught my attention over the previous weeks. Coffee: Kenzo is a recently opened bar on the Paseo Maritimo (opposite Social) that offers the great Bay coffee with an added bonus of an unobstructed view of the Cathedral. Chocolate: This month I loved Wunder Worksop´s organic, vegan, raw chocolate with Turmeric and CBD. It is made by Forever Cacao from the UK, from a single origin Criolo cacao from Peru. This perfect little winter treat is available at Mama Carmen´s store. Cava: While it´s becoming increasingly difficult to find an open terrace, thanks to the current COVID measures, one place where it is always nice to have a glass of Cava and watch the world go by is Nova del Mar at Port Calanova.

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THE REBIRTH OF VERMOUTH 1) What is vermouth? Vermouth is as old as wine itself, it is a wine that has been aromatized with botanicals and then fortified. The earlier purpose for these modifications was to preserve the wine. In the 18th Century, in northern Italy, it was revamped until it was more like the vermouth we know and enjoy today. Vermouth was originally used for medicinal purposes but it developed into a fashionable drink that you were more likely to enjoy in a chic cafĂŠ. The name vermouth comes from Wormwood (or Wermut in German), which is one of its main ingredients. 7103 vermouth

If you are not Spanish but you have visited or lived in Spain for a certain length of time you would have been aware that many Spaniards (including myself) enjoy a glass of vermouth, particularly as a pre-lunch aperitif. What?! You mean that bottle that was once relegated to the back of the liquor cabinet, gathering dust over the years? Yes, that one. Vermouth has experienced a rise in popularity here in Mallorca, and on an even bigger scale in mainland Spain. The truth is that vermouth has never been unpopular here. It has always been a crucial component of some very famous and classic cocktails (Negroni being a typical example) and now, with the new mixology trends, it is highly demanded.

2) How is vermouth made? The creation of vermouth hasn't changed that much. However, the ingredients within vermouth have altered. Our palates have developed over time and so, vermouth has also been adapted to appeal to our more refined tastes. It is made by taking an already finished wine, normally something that uses a neutral flavoured grape such as Macabeo here in Spain, Clairette Blanc in France or Trebbiano in Italy. Spirit is added to this wine (which increases the alcohol level), as well as dry ingredients such as spices, bark or citrus peel. This amalgamation is then left to macerate for some time, with intermittent stirring to ensure all of the different flavours are well mixed and absorbed by the wine. Sometimes red wine, sweeteners or caramel are added to enhance the colour or sweetness. Finally, the vermouth is filtered and bottled. The list of added ingredients can be as long as you want them to be but, here in Spain, the one ingredient that vermouth must have, by law, is Wormwood.

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a sweeter version of its Italian and French counterparts. In France and Italy there are a few classic brands of vermouth and not much more than that. Whereas, here in Spain, there has been such a huge interest in the drink that many wine producers now try their hand at making vermouth, Reus style. The other capital of vermouth is Jerez. Here, they use the palomino grape and they often use sherry aged wines to create very distinctive vermouth. This tends to be a gastronomic and barrel aged version of vermouth that is well worth tasting. 4) Why is vermouth so popular in Spain?

I will try to explain in five steps to help you understand more about it:

The commercially made vermouth that most people are aware of was an Italian invention. This creation quickly spread across the Mediterranean and eventually reached Catalonia. Reus is now one of the capitals for Spanish vermouth. It is a variation of the original and this style of vermouth is the one you are more likely to find throughout Spain. Vermouth de Reus is generally red and

Vermouth is having a revival in the same way gin did, though the glory days of this particular spirit appear to be diminishing now. Vermouth seems to be more popular in Spain than anywhere else in the world. It seems to me that the vermouth trend complements our Spanish traditions, climate and with the way we eat and drink here, which is very different from other areas of Europe. Vermouth has a touch of bitterness to it so it pairs well with typical aperitif foods such as pickles, anchovies, good jamĂłn and olives. Vermouth is also served with a big chunk of ice and a citrus slice, making it a refreshing drink to savour. Whenever you visit any city in Spain I recommend you take time to go to a traditional and popular bar in the centre at approx. 1pm. Ask for a tapa and a vermouth and watch the world go by. It is the

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Also, the pre-lunch aperitif is very much part of Spanish culture and usually includes a small bite to eat with your preferred drink. Throughout the majority of the 20th Century Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drink of choice was vermouth, and now, during the 21st Century, it has had a resurgence of interest and is consequently having one of its best revival periods. But what is vermouth and why is it so popular here?

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perfect way to get conversations flowing and your stomach juices ready for lunch. 5) How can I find good vermouth? There is now an endless supply of different vermouth options, so it is normal to be confused. And, like the world of wine, you can find vermouth to suit any budget. Normally the price is a good indicator of quality. If you see a one litre bottle for 4â&#x201A;Ź, it is likely to be full of sugar and not very nice. The best way to start your investigation is to ask your local wine supplier, and leave the big commercial brands

behind. Also, taste a few different styles of vermouth. You may find you prefer French vermouth as it tends to be drier. If you find a local producer who makes vermouth, give it a go, you may be pleasantly surprised. My top tip Next time you plan a lunch out, try and meet your friends 30 minutes or so earlier and visit a Vermuteria, though try not to stray from your intended lunch option after being enticed by various different vermouths paired with delicious pintxos and tapas!

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FOR SALE: Modern apartment in the harbour of Puerto de Andratx. This modern apartment (97m2 with a 10m2 terrace) enjoys a very central location within walking distance to the sailing club and the heart of Puerto de Andratx in the south-west of Mallorca. The well-maintained development is one of the very few that has this advantage. The apartment is in immaculate condition and has a modern interior. Comprising of 2 large bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The property is almost fully furnished and features air conditioning and a parking space in front of the building. From the balcony you can enjoy sunshine from the early morning hours and lovely views of the community pool and the well-kept garden. £475,000. (08)

FOR SALE: Vindo 50 ketch (10.5m) 1978 swedish blue water sailing yacht, mahogany topsides, grp hull. A Beautiful example of this stunning yacht, Fully and professionally restored during our ownership of her. We have many photos of the works. Currently lying in puerto portals. Reduced for a quick sale 44,500 euros (tax paid). For more information or queries please contact Dave on 660 680 621 or 636 259 908. (04.20)

FOR SALE: House for sale. A completely restored very charming typical old mallorcan stone house right by the beautiful village of Galilea, amid the Tramuntana. Completely refurbished with taste and respect to traditional mallorcan materials. Currently divided in two annexed properties of 110 and 80 sqm. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en-suite in the large one. An inside bathroom plus one outside in the smaller one. They both interconnect or can be lived separately for privacy. Under floor heating. Laundry room and much storage space. Four parking places in the property. Land plot of 1.500 swm. Facing South and direct uncluttered views to the Tramuntana mountain range (UNESCO world heritage). P.O.D. Please contact luzesvida1@gmail.com. (04.20)

FOR SALE: Beautiful 100sqm apartment 5 mins from Santa Catalina in Son Espanyolet. 2 bed in great condition, high ceilings, open plan, lots of natural light. €379,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993 081. (10)

DELPHIA 33.3 FOR SALE (OUR EDITOR’S OWN YACHT)

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: + 34 607 911 898

This fine example of the superbly built Delphia 33.3 is from 2011 but had very little use in the past 5 years. 6 berths with a good-sized heads/ shower, large saloon with very good headroom and a super cockpit, ideal for those evenings at anchor. Brand new 4-man dinghy and new Mercury outboard engine. Comes with loads of extra kit and a mooring in Puerto Portals until late July 2019. Must be seen to appreciate. Reduced to 52,950 €

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FOR SALE: Rio day boat. 2002, 3 litre mercruiser inboard. Serviced, antifouled and ready to go. Comes with Bimini, cover, shower, swim ladder, water ski bar. Sound system, small cuddly at front. British registration. Lying Port Andratx . 4000 euros. Contact Michael 07905190978.. (08.20) FOR SALE: Peace & Tranquillity. Nestled high on the side of “Punt de ses Bruixes” (witches Point) & offering views that can never be obstructed, over the town of Llucmayor to the island of “Cabrera”. This rustic property boasts 14,000 m2 of prime Mallorcan real estate. This property features a solid threebedroom home that has been the subject of some major improvements and expense in recent years. Connecting electricity, and a 150m. tarmac private drive. Simple but yet charming this property has been enjoyed by its current owners, as a family home for over three generations. And could remain as is for those who want a holiday home or yearn for peace and tranquillity. However, for those wanting something special, the home could be extended refurbished or potentially knocked down to pave the way for a magnificent residence. The perfect retreat for a buyer seeking privacy and solitude, but only 3kms from Llucmayor, 15 minutes to the airport of Palma & 25 minutes to the capital Palma. An astute buyer will recognise a truly unrivalled offering & a rare opportunity. If interested P.O.A. please contact damian@theislander.net (09)

FOR SALE: Range Rover P38 Overfinch. 1999. 4.6HSE. RHD. Burgandy/Tan leather interior. 85,000 miles from new. Full documentation including original invoice. Been in storage since 2004. Regularly started. In storage in Son Bogadelles. On UK plates Exceptional condition. 10,000 eu. Tel. 656 949 243. (07)

FOR SALE: Carbon Swim Ladder, surplus stock made as demo model, unused in perfect condition. Length 1781mm x Width 455mm. For sale at greatly reduced price €13,000. For more photos or information email: info@bmcomposites.com. (11.20)

FOR SALE: TVR Chimaera 4.0. 1994, 3950cc Range Rover V8, 240hp, 2 axle rigid, 1050kg, fiberglass body in metallic azure blue, tan interior, 0-60mph 5 secs, RHD, UK plates, 59,125 miles. A prime example of this marque with low mileage, no corrosion, good tyres. Fun to drive. 3 years to Historic Spanish plates. €11.5k. Contact +34 627 992 740. (01.21)

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Jaguar XK8, Feb 2000, 78,000km with history. Dark Green/Cream leather. Fabulous condition, unmarked BBS split-rim wheels with nearly new Pirelli P Zero tyres. Supplied with a full year ITV, Spanish Matriculated LHD. €14.500 contact via WhatsApp in first instance 690 716 456. (11)

(+34) 659 887 455 info@cancersupportmallorca.com www.cancersupportmallorca.com

GO SAILING: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Join our racing fleets in Pollensa & Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! All ages 18 - 80. flyingfifteenspain@gmail.com.

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ASSISTANT PERSONAL / CONCIERGE: My name is Isabela Ortega, I have lived in the Balearic Islands for fourteen years, two of them in Palma de Mallorca and the last twelve in Ibiza. I worked twelve years in the private yacht industry around the world, until I settled in Ibiza becoming a personal assistant, concierge and event organizer. That is why I introduce myself and inform you that I am here to help you with what you need in your stay on the island, whatever type of service you need I will make it real. Isabela1315@hotmail.com WhatsApp +34 609131518 (01.21)

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Beautiful village house in the charming Alaró. At the feet of the tramuntana trails, this quiet house serves as a haven of peace. With two double bedrooms and a terrace facing countryside landscape, this house warms its living room with a fireplace. Two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining room. Short or middle term rental for a nice stay. Pakberasategui@gmail.com 670 326 036. (01.21) Our container inside STP is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 0930-1030 to receive donations of food, toiletries, bedding, toys, cleaning materials etc.

Alternatively please donate: Bankia: IBAN ES81 2038 3480 5160 0019 8061 All proceeds will be used to buy food for the homeless and hungry

See website or Facebook for details, or contact Nick Entwisle (+34) 619 117 937 nick@yachtinggivesback.com www.yachtinggivesback.com

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR RENT

FOR RENT: This beautiful house, settled in the heart of charming son Españolet (by santa catalina). Will be your haven of peace during your stay in Palma, only 5 min walking distance to the center. A unique master bedroom and Two more, double and single bedrooms will serve as a perfect base for your stay in Palma. A big terrace to feel relaxed in a quiet neighborhood, a living room with a fireplace and a complete kitchen to make you feel entirely at home. Weekly or monthly rental. Pakberasategui@ gmail.com. 670 326 036. (01.21) FOR RENT: For rent industrial property, polígono son bugadellas, 170 m2 ground floor 120 m2 first floor all legalized, good connection to palma ports 380 v electricity, ideal for nautical workshop. 1500 € a month contact bertsim59@gmail.com 659 678 089. (12.20) FOR RENT: Charming family finca, 15 minutes drive from Palma and marinas, but nestled in the mountains, totally private, 4,000sqm fenced in, parking for 2/3 cars. This unique property is a tranquil oasis just outside busy Palma with swimming pool, wood burning pizza oven, terraces, outside kitchen with bar/bbq/fridge. Ideal for parties and entertaining. The house has 2 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large modern kitchen, open plan living and dining room, air con, WIFI, apple tv, terracotta and cherry wood floors. Guesthouse about 100 metres from main house is ideal for visitors or family that come to stay. Sleeps 4, separate bathroom, small living room and kitchen. Own terrace with tables and chairs. Long term let only. Give us a call if you are interested. (+34) 616 482 800 or feefee@spain.cc for more information or photos. (07.20) FOR RENT: On-suite bedroom in a shared, modern and fullyfurnished flat in Andratx town, just 20 minutes drive from Palma. € 400 per month, excluding water,

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

electricity and internet bills. For more info please contact Sam on (+34) 633 824 209. (04.20) FOR RENT: On-suite bedroom in a shared, modern and fullyfurnished flat in Andratx town, just 20 minutes drive from Palma. €400 per month, excluding water, electricity and internet bills. For more info please contact Sam on (+34) 633 824 209. (03.20) FOR RENT: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

JOBS / EMPLOYMENT JOB VACANCY: MTSea SL are looking for an English Speaking, qualified Refrigeration Engineer MTSea are a marine air conditioning and refrigeration company based in Palma, working on yachts in Mallorca. We are looking for a qualified refrigeration engineer (qualifications must be acceptable in the EU) to add to our team. Experience of working on yachts is desirable but not necessary. A good work ethic, high standards and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are all essential. This is a permanent position so must be able to work and reside legally in Spain. Pay is relevant to experience. CallTania to discuss this position 679 51 81 31. (01.21) AVAILABLE: Lady house / pet sitter, n/s, available over the autumn / winter period in Mallorca. Reliable, kind, trustworthy and long term resident, own transport. Please email me at: medlyn.com@gmail.com. (11.20) JOB VACANCY: Fire Detection And Alarm Specialist (M/W). Do you have a degree in electromechanics? Do you have experience detecting faults and/ or maintaining fire detection and protection equipment in nautical environments? Are you a team-player with office automation user capabilities? One of the most recognized fire protection companies in Mallorca selects personnel to support its detection and alarm department. Your duties will be: Detection of faults and alarms in fire detection equipment; Maintenance of fire detection equipment; Installation of fire detection and alarm

systems; Support for workshop manager and detection area; Problem solving. We offer direct hiring, full time, breaks according to Law and salary according to experience. It is required: A degree in Electromechanics or equivalent; Analytical capacity for problem solving; Team working attitude; Handle tools skills; Driving licence B; Previous experience in a similar position will be assessed; If you are interested in this position, send CV to: busquedadepersonalpci@ gmail.com. (11.20) JOB VACANCY: Repair and maintenance of marine diesel engines, gearboxes and shaftings in the pleasure craft area. We are a young company and want to expand our team, and we are looking for a mechanic for marine engines who has professional education as car mechanic or equivalent. We presuppose experience in engines, a good knowledge of English. Experience in the marine sector and knowledge of Spanish is an advantage but not a requirement. We offer you an all year employment. Please email your application with curriculum vitae and a photograph to: info@me-palma.de. (07.20) JOB VACANCY: Mallorca based marine welding and fabricating company working within the superyacht industry has an opening for an experienced Marine Engineer. The job would ideally suit a Marine Engineer in the yachting industry that wants to become land based but other work back-grounds will also be considered. Involves project managing from discussing the job on board with the client, designing plans, making estimates and liaising with staff in the manufacture process to making sure that the project is finished to the highest standard and as quickly as possible. Experience and a good practical understanding of boat construction, engineering and the processes relating to metal fabrication in the marine sector. Ability to multi-task. Able to demonstrate an ability to visualize ideas from verbal or written instruction. Complete fabrication drawings to assist production. Strong shop floor management and leadership skills will be required. A good level of English and Spanish. A knowledge of AutoCAD would also be useful. We aren’t

interested in qualifications but on your ability to get the job done! Links Marine Services SL - Sara Manley (+34) 971 229 717, info@linksmarine.es. (04.20) POSITION WANTED: Looking for Part-Time Personal Assistant or Administrative work. Vast experience working at Board level in several different industries. Also ran own business for 10 years. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Other skills include diary management, face-to-face client contact, bookkeeping, marketing campaigns, ad designing and promotions. Have experience of working remotely. Fast learner! So if you need some help without the commitment of a Full-Time salary - I’m your woman! Lisa Thompson on (+34) 689 542 690 or email me at lisathompson100@ hotmail.com. (12.19) JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills. Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com. (04.19) JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job. Medium level English and High level German are compulsory. CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849. (03.19)

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2019 Azimut S7 ‘RIES’ 2,300,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Vilamoura, Portugal

Est. 1987

SL: 78 - 86 - 96 - 102 - 118

SX: 76 - 88

SD: 96 - 112 - 126

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel

www.sanlorenzospain.com

CENTRAL AGENCY This is a unique opportunity to purchase a high specification and recently delivered example of the revolutionary Azimut S7 open model. Built in 2019 by Azimut Yachts in GRP and carbon fibre, she is powered by triple Volvo D13 IPS 1050 800hp diesel engines and capable of achieving speeds up to 36 knots. Used privately by one owner for two seasons, she is still under a shipyard warranty, has been lightly used and is always operated by a professional crew. 'RIES' boasts a practical 4 cabin layout designed to accommodate a maximum of 8 guests, with separate crew accommodation for up to 2 crew members. Key features include her dark blue hull, functional sports flybridge, Seakeeper stabilisation system, Volvo IPS Joystick controls, bowthruster, 19.5kW ONAN generator, 120,000 BTU air conditioning system, 130L/H watermaker and a sizeable garage for a Jet Ski & Tender.

Ferretti Yachts Custom Line 97 2008 3.250,000 EUR VAT Paid

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 638 90 40 40 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

High volume 5 cabin motor yacht, built to MCA with 3 crew cabins, hard top, large hull windows and Mitsubishi Anti Roll Gyro stabilisers. An extensive technical refit in 2016-18 including; service of ARGs, new Simrad navigation equipment, new galley equipment and conversion to LED lighting throughout. Then in 2020 her refit includes an avant guard transformation of the interior decor, with new sound system, televisions and stunning full colour lighting package.

RIBQUEST VELOCITY 12M 2019 215,000 GBP TAX Paid What can you say…? This twin stepped hull come with 6 gas strut support seats, full Nav suite and 3 x 250hp Honda outboards. Simply Stunning. This 2019 bespoke built RibQuest V12, was built as a chase boat for the UK 2020 AMERICAS CUP TEAM. Due to the race being cancelled, the boat is now for sale at a greatly reduced price. Yes she has 300 hours on the engines, but has full engine warranty until 2023. Her original cost was in excess of £260k GBP ex tax, and we have her for sale with an asking price of £215k GBP TAX PAID. She has a full commercial build and is MCA coded, meaning her new owners options are vast. A fast day boat, super yacht tender, or commercial work base she is capable of all those options and more. Fitted with a 700 litre fuel tank, 6 x Ullman Shock Seats, Stainless Bimini, 7kw jet thruster joystick docking system, Navico package, VHF, 3 screens, sonar, telematics and so many other options, if your looking for something a little, different, then look no further.

Rapsody 40 235,000 EUR

(+34) 971 402 911

palma@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

Beautifully finished example of this timeless design by Dutch designstudio Vripack. Spacious cockpit and cabins finished in mahogany. All new soft furnishing. Refitted 2019. A real eyecatcher.

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Franchini 55 Emozione 2006 469,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying in Mallorca This Franchini 55 Emozione with eye-catching light blue/grey hull, elegant lines and luxury finishes is a stylish motor yacht with modern features inspired by the traditional lobster boat. She has teak decks, hydraulic opening garage aft for the tender. She is powered by twin MAN diesels with 800hp. She is very well equipped with bow thruster, generator, water maker, hydraulic gangway, complete navigation package, tender, life raft, air conditioning, etc.

Oceanis 55 2014 329,000 GBP VAT Paid

Beneteau Oceanis 55 "SPIRITUS". This is a lovely yacht, in the three cabin, two heads, and deep keel version. She has a high level of inventory such as; 3 zone Air-conditioning, generator, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, leather upholstery, in-mast furling, 1 vacuum and 1 electric toilet, teak side decks in cockpit and on coachroof. Lying on the hard in Mallorca and available for viewings 7 days a week.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 52,950 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

Beneteau 57 2009/10 350,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Malta

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

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau 57, 2009/10, all GRP with teak decks, white hull, centre cockpit, pedestal steering. Yanmar 160hp diesel engine, bow thruster, air conditioning, generator, watermaker. Classic rig with electric winches. Master cabin aft layout with 2 forward cabins, all en-suite. Passage cabin with single bunk, next to day heads. All set up for blue water cruising, a number of updates completed in 2019. Lying Malta and priced at â&#x201A;Ź350,000 euros Tax paid.

Jonathan Syrett is a yachting and brokerage consultant who can accompany you on the ownership journey - and beyond. You can rely on his expertise, integrity and dedication to help you make the right decisions when buying, using and enjoying or selling a yacht. Please call, email or visit his website to find out how. T. (+34) 971 40 44 66 yachting@hamilton-marine.com

M. (+34) 609 43 33 33 www.hamilton-marine.com