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Svea J-Class America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta Bermuda

By Ingrid Abery - www.ingridabery.com PORT ADRIANO SPOTLIGHT

TIMOTHY FORDERER FEATURE

LES VOILES D’ANTIBES REPORT

DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, Summer has well and truly arrived early this year here in Palma with temperatures already in the thirties, making it feel more like August.

The regatta season is now well underway, and we now know who will battle it out with Oracle for the America’s Cup, it’s those Kiwi’s and their peddling machine!

They defeated Artemis in the challenger final fairly comfortably.

Sir Ben Ainslie’s effort to land the Auld mug ended in a whimper, being soundly beaten by New Zealand. They never looked comfortable and seemed to struggle for speed all through the qualifying races. Soft Bank Japan, helmed by Kiwi Dean Barker were sent packing after a great comeback by the Swedish Artemis team, led by Ian Percy and helmed

by Nathan Outteridge. It will be interesting to see if Oracle prevail in what looks like being a closely fought final contest.

As we go to press, the J-Class and Superyacht regatta has just started, also in Bermuda, with Hanuman taking the first race, held in light and shifty winds. Word has it that this event has attracted more billionaires per square mile than any other sporting competition on the planet!

We will have a full report and photo gallery of both the America’s Cup Finals and the Superyacht Regatta from our representative in Bermuda, Ingrid Abery, in our August issue.

The Palma Superyacht Cup, taking place from 22nd to 24th June has been affected by the Bermuda events, with only 12 bots making it to the starting line this year. It was always going to be a tough year for the event, with so many yacht and crew being in Bermuda this year. Let’s hope next year we get the J-Class back in Palma along with all the other usual suspects, making 2018 a year to remember.

We have already seen lots of charter activity around Mallorca, with some beautiful yachts visiting Palma, including Rising Sun, Katara, Sybaris, Naia, Irimari, Windrose of Amsterdam, Aviva plus many more; all pointing to a good season for the charter industry here in Spain.

We look forward to seeing many of you out on the water soon!

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MARINA SPOTLIGHT – PORT ADRIANO Sarah Drane, sarah@purplecakefactory.com

Marina Spotlight – Port Adriano Biggest black rock band in the world Earth Wind & Fire, Supertramp founder Roger Hodgson, Gloria I-Will-Survive Gaynor, Slovenian-Croatian cello duo 2Cellos, Buena Vista Social Club’s Omara Portuondo and Spanish flamenco singer Diego El Cigala, ELO spinoff The Orchestra, guitar maestro George Benson, 90s charttoppers Ace of Base, Corona, Snap! and Whigfield, and Welsh heartthrob Sir Tom Jones. A What’s On for London’s Royal Albert Hall perhaps? Schedule for Barcelona’s Estadi Olímpic?

Believe it or not that’s actually a résumé of just some of the acts dynamic visionary Port Adriano has laid on for an adoring public over the last three years. “Impressive” is rather the understatement.

Conceived as a marina back in 1974, with the mother of all Starck-inspired makeovers in 2012, Port Adriano has never been the shy retiring wallflower type. In 2013 it hosted its first ‘Discover the Live Music’ summer festival, securing the support of internationally-acclaimed artists, and has since gone on to welcome thousands upon thousands of music fans directly to the heart of the marina.

Far from being a one-trick

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MARINA SPOTLIGHT – PORT ADRIANO pony, Port Adriano mixes live music with short film contests, renowned illusionists, a cooking master class from a two-Michelin-starred chef, the annual Street Food Festival, and Sunset Yoga attended by upwards of 400 people each year. There’s also the ‘Best of Yachting’ boat show, The MultihullCup, Moto Club Calvià’s Trial Competition, Mallorca Classic Week and the marina’s signature Fun Parade which surprises unsuspecting visitors with carefullychoreographed comical sketches and whimsical mime acts. It’s exhausting just reading it. But it’s arguably what ‘Mallorca’s newest marina’ has become most famous for – that and the superyachts.

Half-British half-Spanish Operations Director, Isabel Teruel, has been at Port Adriano’s helm since 1996 and overseen its transformation.

Her events programme is one of Port Adriano’s not-so-secret weapons. “Since we enlarged the Port, we decided that we wanted to be different,” said Isabel. “We wanted to be a marina open to everyone, whether they owned a boat or not - exclusive but not excluding, friendly and honest.

The events programme is integral to that ethos and it’s really motivating when we talk to people about the marina and they say, “Hey, you’re doing some really good shows there!”

If that’s how well they look after their ‘public’, imagine

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MARINA SPOTLIGHT – PORT ADRIANO the lengths they go to to accommodate their yachting guests - home-porters and those just passing through.

Starting out as a humble unassuming 404 berth marina, the 90-million-euro revamp by uber-successful eccentric French designer Philippe Starck transformed Port Adriano into a 488 berth superyacht haven that has got the whole Med talking.

Positioned at the southwest tip of the Bay of Palma, 20km by road to the Island’s capital city, Port Adriano’s set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The protected Malgrats Islands and El Toro Marine Reserve are right on the doorstep while the UNESCO-designated Tramuntana coastline is just around the corner. The marina is not only easily accessible for the entire western Med (and the closest Balearic marina to Barcelona) but Palma also has the added convenience of Europe’s mostconnected airport with 182 connections throughout peak summer season and a plane taking off or landing every 90 seconds.

Despite more than half of the berths (around 250) catering to petite boats between six and eight metres, Port Adriano self-styles as ‘the most modern superyacht marina in the Mediterranean’ and accommodates boats up to 110 metres in length.

Typically tight-lipped in revealing exactly which

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MARINA SPOTLIGHT – PORT ADRIANO grandiose superyachts have graced Port Adriano with their presence (client confidentiality is king) I can certainly attest sighting 99m Feadship Madame Gu, 60m CRN Blue Eyes London, 61m Feadship Samadhi, 62m Viareggio RoMa, 70m Rossinavi High Power III and 88m Perini Navi Maltese Falcon - to name but a handful. 80m Oceanco Amevi appeared to have a more permanent residence, although Isabel will say little more than “it’s worth visiting the Port to see the yachts for yourself!”.

Part of the reason why the world’s best superyachts feel so at home in Port Adriano is because Monsieur Starck knows how beautifully designed and immaculately put together they are these days – and so he should having been the design flair behind the likes of Steve Jobs’ 78m Feadship Venus and Andrey Melnichenko’s infamous duo 120m motoryacht A and 142m Sailing Yacht A. Philippe knows the detail is just as important as the bigger picture and crafted everything from the kitsch standard lamp street lighting to the curvaceous mooring bollards - all in the best possible taste.

Meanwhile the stunning 200 metre long central commercial area is lidded in a carpet of lush vegetation – it’s quite exquisite.

Despite the obvious glamour and luxury, rather like a

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Captain David Horn Always Believe restaurants to choose from.”

Labour Party manifesto slogan Port Adriano promises to be “for the many, not the few”.

It has 11 restaurants offering a great variety of cuisine at a great variety of price points as well as a colourful mix of businesses from fashion boutiques to jewellers, real estate agents to watersports outlets and a high street bank to a branch of El Corte Ingles supermarket. There’s also a gymnasium for crew and the general public (currently being upgraded by a crack team of personal trainers) and a diving, surf, sailing and SUP centre.

Drilling down to more yachty-specific services, Port Adriano provides in-berth fuelling (12,000 litres/hour),

waste water disposal and bilge water extraction at the mooring, fibre optic, wifi and switchboard, security cameras and patrolled guards, storage units, a concierge service, MARPOL (Marine Pollution) certificate and a 10,000m² repair and refit yard which benefits from a hefty 250 tonne travel lift.

Someone who knows Port Adriano better than most is Captain David Horn, currently presiding over 40 metre Maiora Always Believe.

“I was first in Port Adriano in the 1990s when it was still an ordinary port on the southwest coast of Mallorca,” says David. “Back then I was visiting the Islands with a

small 30 metre yacht and we would go to the south to find spectacular anchoring areas that were really liked by the owners and guests. It was also a good location from which to jump straight over to Ibiza, cruising overnight and waking for breakfast at a nice Ibiza beach. The superyacht marina was not yet built and we had to stay at anchor for the night in any nearby bay before making the crossing.”

“Several years later, in 2013, I started a new captains position on a 40 metre yacht based in Port Adriano and came to see the fantastic works they had done making it a full-size port with berths up to 100 metres plus and a full line-up of very good

“The port has a philosophy of assisting you with any needs as a professional while also attending to the wants and needs of guests, whether that’s arranging a golf tour or a taxi service to the back of the yacht - we all know how difficult these simple things can be when you are out of your home port.”

“They have events and concerts over the summer that amuse everyone from youngsters to the elderly with carnivals processing through the marina and live actors coming around the restaurants. I have not only brought my guests here from the yacht but also my own family. Over winter they organise crew activities so we can socialize between yachts via cart competitions, hikes around the Island and the like.”

“The policy of the port is to be completely environmentally friendly. It’s one of only a handful on the Island where you can discharge your black tanks right at your berth, this makes International Safety Management much easier to comply with.”

“What more can I say, I have been here now for four years as a base port going around all the Balearic Islands and hope there will be many more to come.” www.portadriano.com

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ROOM ONE Boutique ROOM ONE boutique is located at the new commercial area in the front line with 70 square meters premises. Boutique is designed with see through windows and it is very well represented in Port Adriano.

Ermanno Scervino is the main brand that ROOM ONE works with. Luxury and exclusive fashion that will meet every woman’s needs with the most beautiful fabrics and unique design. Ermanno Scervino offers iconoclastic, freespirited and innovative luxury, with no danger of unexpected combinations of fabrics and cuts.

Ermanno Scervino Maison founded in 2000 in Florence, has become a synonym of Made in Italy quality and international style. Since

In ROOM ONE also you will find Max Mara, one of Italy’s most successful fashion brands. The basis of the Max Mara design philosophy is understated, easy to wear clothes in luxury fabrics, with an emphasis placed on quality of cut and production.

The company consistently emphasizes the requirements of the Max Mara customer and the importance of innovation has always been carefully balanced by wearability. Max Mara is perhaps best recognized for its coats. These garments best illustrate the firm’s simplicity of style, cuts in soft wools or cashmere mixes.

In ROOM ONE boutique you will find the highest quality, exclusivity and a personal attention. As fashion means different to everyone, it’s hard to define it. It could be someone´s passion; it could be someone´s state of mind, a spirit or an extension of one´s self. Whatever fashion is to you, in ROOM ONE boutique you will discover the latest fashion trends and exclusivity.

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Port Adriano was a natural progression of the school’s reputation as a leading maritime training provider.

Adriano provides a wellsheltered training area though the seas outside the port can often be fierce, and therefore excellent for advanced training. Amenities within the port are superb with a variety of bars and cafes where students can relax over lunch before returning to their vessels to continue intensive training.

Aigua Sea School Opens in Port Adriano Aigua Sea School, an established sea school in Palma since 2006, opened its second training location last month. Port Adriano now boasts an officially recognised training centre of the Royal Yachting Association, and the Aigua Training Team is running Powerboat and Personal Watercraft courses from their new base.

Aigua Sea School has enjoyed close links with the Port for many years benefitting from excellent working relationships with wellestablished companies such as Nautiparts, Top Boats, Marlin Marine, Catany Boat Club and MYG to name a few, so the process of seeking official recognition to become the first RYA Training Centre in

The Aigua team will focus their attention on the smaller boat schemes of Personal Watercraft (PW) and Powerboat at the Adriano base and maintain their professional Yachtmaster training activities in Palma to meet the demand of the Palma based yacht crew.

Aigua’s Chief Instructor at the base is Daan van Koelen, a well-known and respected Dutch-born Instructor who has been working within Port Adriano for many years.

Securing his instructor certificates through Aigua’s instructor programme, Daan teaches the RYA Powerboat Handling Level 2 course and the one-day Personal Watercraft Proficiency training course required to ride ‘jet ski’.

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The two-day Powerboat Level 2 course is the ideal training to handle vessels up to 10m and, whilst predominantly a practical course, includes 15-20% theoretical time to understand safety at sea, collision regulations, pilotage skills and passage planning.

Successful completion of the course can lead to the application for the International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft, commonly referred to as ‘the ICC’. Eligibility is based on competence secured through the course completion and nationality/residency.

Nationals and residents of Spain are eligible to apply. A full list of accepted nationalities is available at the Aigua Sea School office.

The one-day course to achieve the Personal Watercraft Proficiency certificate is ‘fast, furious and fun’ with some theory and safety knowledge required before riding these terrific water toys. Safety is, of course, paramount and the safe and responsible handling of the vessels is essential, with the use of the KILL CORD

playing a integral part in every training course.

Own Boat Tuition is also offered in Port Adriano and the training team work alongside charter companies and yacht brokers to ensure owners gain the most of their own vessel, safely and to maximum enjoyment.

Aigua Sea School has been running RYA courses in Mallorca since 2006 and is currently enjoying another successful Yachtmaster season with over 92% pass rates in both disciplines, sail and motor. Using 14 different examiners throughout the early 2017 training season, Principal Linda Revill realises the importance of using a variety of examiners, “our pass rate for Yachtmaster is consistently very high as we ensure that the candidates receive the very best of training under the care of the Aigua Yachtmaster Training Team. Engaging a number of examiners to come to the island to assess our candidates just confirms this: eight examiners for SAIL with a 93.94% pass rate and eight examiners for MOTOR presenting us with a pass rate of 92.45%” For training in either Palma or Port Adriano with Aigua Sea School please contact the training team on 871 230 373 or training@aiguaseaschool. com. The office opens at 08:30 each weekday and remains open until 18:00hrs. We look forward to training you.

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Burgess in the Balearics

In terms of charter, Burgess boasts a number of superyachts equipped with a charter license to operate in Spanish waters, this includes 40.9m AZIZA, 58.6m CAPRI I and the super sporty 49.9m FORCE INDIA.

In 2007, Burgess, the superyacht industry leader recognised the islands potential and opened its first office in Palma, Mallorca to help grow the yachting market in both charter and brokerage.

Five years later, the company found a new home in the prestigious Port Adriano, the first port to be built by worldrenowned architect Phillipe Starck, and continues to lead the way for superyachts in the Balearics. Since then, Mallorca has witnessed a 24 per cent growth in available charter yachts and is now firmly cemented as the place to be seen each summer.

Heading up the brokerage department for Burgess is British born Jamie Small and for charter; Karen Martensen brings a wealth of knowledge to both management and

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‘Thanks to the upgrades in Spanish charter regulations; the Balearics have become an attractive destination. Yachts, especially those licensed to charter have significantly increased their presence and due to the evolution and continuous improvement of the sailing facilities within the islands, the yachting industry is currently experiencing a boom,’ says Karen Martensen, charter manager and broker at Burgess.

As the superyacht leader specialising in yachts over 30 metres, Burgess was founded in 1975 and now

spans thirteen offices globally, including three in Europe. Renowned for its professional yachting services, the company leverages its expertise to guide clients through every aspect of the yachting experience, including the sale and purchase of the industry’s finest vessels, charters in the world’s most glamorous locations, new construction supervision, management, crew services and insurance.

Over the 42 years that Burgess has been in service, the company has been involved in the sale of many of the world’s most significant yachts, including 85m TRUMP PRINCESS, 160m PLATINUM

and 85.6m CAKEWALK, while their new construction is currently project managing the build and development of a diverse spectrum of large yachts. The company’s highly qualified yacht managers have extensive seagoing experience and can take care of every facet of managing a superyacht. Burgess’ firstclass charter service offers a portfolio of exceptional yachts including the mighty 88m MALTESE FALCON, the brand new 92m AQUARIUS and 95m INDIAN EMPRESS. The superyacht credentials of Burgess are unmatched, ensuring that clients enjoy the highest levels of customer service.

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CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH

with the build and launch at ISA Yachts based in Italy.

We then obtained our Spanish license and have been chartering in the Mediterranean ever since.

How long have you been a superyacht captain?

AZIZA 40.9m (26.6ft) Built: 2013 ISA Yachts, Italy Guests: Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins Summer location: West Mediterranean including Balearics Rates: From EUR 130,000 per week Charter AZIZA through Burgess.

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Charter Yacht of the Month Each month during the Mediterranean Charter season we will take a look at a different yacht each month which is available for charter within our waters.

This month the focus is on Aziza.

When it comes to cruising the islands of the Balearics, AZIZA heads to the top of the list. Her captain boasts knowing the islands inside out, so challenge him in to finding areas off of the tourist trail – he won’t disappoint.

With her zen-inspired interior, stunning layout and relaxed

atmosphere AZIZA is the perfect choice whether you are heading to Ibiza to party or preferring to island hop in style.

Good to know: Al fresco dining is a must here, unwind with a glass in hand around the sun deck’s teppanyaki grill as the sun sets on another perfect day.

Burgess caught up with captain Jose Luis Plaza to discuss what it is like on board this truly super yacht.

How long have you been working with AZIZA?

Since 2013. I was involved

For 12 years now, I started in 2005. Within this time I have gained extensive experience cruising all over the Mediterranean with the exception of the very easterly regions of Turkey. I have cruised from Greece to Gibraltar and from Sicily to Croatia. I spent some time in the Canary Islands too.

AZIZA is a beautiful yacht, how would you describe her plus points?

I think her biggest credential is her sense of volume, when you are inside she feels much bigger than a 40m boat. Another important factor is that she is also very

CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH stable making her extremely comfortable for guests. I always liken her motion level to that of a distinguished slow train – very steady. Her design and propulsion give her fantastic consumption too; cruising at 12 knots we use 200 litres an hour. With a relatively small engine, the propulsion between speed and consumption is impressive. AZIZA’s top speed is a respectable 14 knots, but I don’t often push her to this unless we are really in a hurry.

AZIZA is about relaxed cruising not exhilarating speeds.

Does AZIZA suit a certain type of client?

I would say she is more suited to families, but of course we are very amenable and have catered for every type of charter. The ambience is refined and elegant. If you look around, the decoration invites you to relax, so I would say we are not suited to a party environment.

It’s a yacht to escape on, and when I compare to my previous boat, which was a sports yacht, AZIZA is very different, definitely not that kind of charter – she exudes understated luxury and works best for those who enjoy cruising.

Your crew are very experienced, have you worked

together as a team for long?

With the only exception of our stewardess, we have all been together for at least four years now.

Our chef is celebrating his fourth season on board too. He is very imaginative.

Sometimes he’ll present a menu to me and I’ll say ‘Are you sure you are putting these ingredients together?’ but once you try it, it’s really fantastic. Today, for example, he served strawberry gazpacho with anchovies, avocado and caviar. It was delicious.

While out in one of the many beautiful anchorages in the Balearics, what is there for the guests to do?

We have an impressive range of water toys available, including jetskis. Plus we have dive equipment, in which we generally get a local dive instructor to come on board and take clients down.

What is your favourite place to cruise?

That’s a hard question. There are so many nice places – Balearic Islands are terrific. I love Sardinia’s west coast too – it’s much more unexplored than the east side, some awesome spots there.

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SARAH BUTTERY IN SRI LANKA I’ve travelled quite a bit over the years and I have never met such friendly, happy and welcoming people as I did in Sri Lanka.

Sarah J Buttery Michael Ferreira noelf803@gmail.com (+94) 91 223 3504 www.rcdpinternational volunteer.org

Sarah Buttery in Sri Lanka Sarah Buttery has worked in the Superyacht business as a stewardess for the past seven years, and last winter decided to do some independent travelling, wanting an antidote to the Superyacht working life, during her “off” season.

Here Sarah tells us about her background in yachting and her trip.

Born in Durban, South African and immigrated to Auckland, New Zealand in 1996 with my family. After leaving school I have mostly travelled and worked in child care (nanny work) in England, Italy & France. Also did a summer in Kos, Greece working in a bar.

Then I worked in South Florida

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in a country club for about a year. I first joined yachting in 2010 in Corfu on a 54ft catamaran where I worked for the summer. In 2011 I joined my first “big” boat Infinity and worked onboard her for two summer. I then joined my boyfriend James on the yachts he captained Yll then Heureka and Clan Vlll. I spent one summer back on a powerboat working for the first people/ owners (Infinity) on their new boat Storm. I am currently on the beautiful yacht This Is Us working with a great team!!

This past winter I spent a couple of months living and travelling in Sri Lanka, as I wanted a vast change from the world I normally work in; super yachts.

I fell in love with the country it’s beautiful beaches with those Indian Ocean waves crashing onto the white sandy shores. The lush tropical forests with elephants, monkeys, sloth bears and so much more roaming free. And then there were the people.

are helping the people who have been effected. But there is always more help and more money needed.

Whilst I was there I did some volunteer work at a children’s orphanage and at an elephant orphanage too. They were both very rewarding experiences that made me appreciate all I have in life especially the small things we so often take for granted.

Michael, the man I stayed with in Galle whilst working at the children’s orphanage, was not only my homestay family but he also organised all the volunteer work in Sri Lanka through the company RCDP International. Now he and his son are helping with the relief efforts.

In recent weeks Sri Lanka has had terrible weather resulting in landslides and severe flooding. Unfortunately, many people have died and thousands are now displaced.

Efforts from all over the world

This is where I ask from the bottom of my heart and with all my soul if you could spare any money to help them. It would be greatly appreciated.

Remember that life is about giving, even if just a little.

SARAH BUTTERY IN SRI LANKA

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LETTING GO OF THE MONKEY BAR Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com

Letting go of the Monkey Bar Captain Timothy Forderer is currently ‘letting go of the monkey bar’. He’s leaving behind a life changing 11 year experience at the helm of 27 metre sailing yacht Vivid and bravely reaching forward for the next rung. At the moment Timothy has no blueprint for his next chapter but, while he takes a six month break to reflect and regroup, he’ll be definitely trying to figure out how to stitch ‘selfless service’ into the fabric of the superyacht industry.

Timothy had a fairy-tale start to his Vivid journey. He met the boat’s owner, Lenny Recanati, on Easter Sunday in a nice New York City Fifth Avenue hotel. The Easter Parade was going on outside but Lenny had other things on his mind. He turned his iPhone screen to Timothy and showed him a picture of the sea full of icebergs. He had taken the shot the day before, flying over Greenland from Europe to the US. Still holding the phone, he asked, “Can you sail me here?”. In true Sir Richard Branson style (“say yes – then learn how to do it later”) Timothy replied, “We’ll make that happen”. Having never navigated the Arctic, Timothy enlisted the help of a guide experienced in high altitude sailing, geared up the boat and within a month they were sailing around icebergs as big as the hotel they met in. Fast forward 11 years and 140,000 miles and Vivid is for sale – a prospect that fills both owner and captain with mixed emotions.

(starting from top) 1. Installing water filters at Pulau Wetar Village Indonesia. 2. Vivid dwarfed by icebergs. 3. Timothy at Komodo Island Indonesia. 4. School children at Komodo Island Indonesia.

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When I met Timothy he’d just sailed 4,500 miles from Miami to Mallorca and was in a state of excitable contemplation about his future. “While I am miles offshore, away from distractions and noise, my mind enters free thought mode and I know that my purpose is to inspire others

LETTING GO OF THE MONKEY BAR into humanitarian service.

Jolted by the sudden death of my father, a serious wakeup call to live each day as if it were the last, I left my secure telecommunications career in 2001 in order to pursue a lifelong passion for sailing.

In the process I discovered another passion – being of service. It sounds faintly corny, but the best way to find yourself is to get out of yourself. We can always do something for someone else, to make life better for others.”

“What we do as yacht captains and crew is not about moving the boat from A to B, or changing the oil,” continues Timothy, “we’re paid to create memories and experiences that last a lifetime for owners, their family and their guests. It’s about being of service and it’s truly an awesome responsibility and opportunity. During my time creating memories on board Vivid, I have travelled to some of the remotest places on the planet. When we show up in our three million euro superyacht, the contrast can be quite striking. I have seen deep poverty, often accompanied by unfailing positivity, and it’s enabled me to gain a better perspective on life. I am very grateful for what I have and when I arrive on new shores I always arrive in gratitude and service.”

Having completed two and a half circumnavigations with Vivid, not to mention trips towards both polar ice caps (always a strange experience says Timothy, “when you circumnavigate you pass through canals here and there and just go round and round indefinitely, when you head to the poles at some point you have to turn around and go back”) Timothy has had plenty of opportunity to be of service - often working in relationship with non-profit YachtAid Global (YAG), a charitable organisation founded by yacht captain Mark Drewelow back in 2006 under the tagline “changing the world without changing course”.

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Top Left: Building a protective fence at Komodo Island Indonesia. Top Right: Vivid sailing out of New York City.

Bottom: Timothy in the Galapagos.

With YAG Timothy conducted a school supply delivery trip to Komodo Island in Indonesia.

He discovered that teachers spent half the time educating and half the time trying to stop the Komodo dragons eating the children. And it was a real threat, children and schoolmasters had lost their lives.

“We needed to build a fence but the problem was Komodo had no water, no

electricity and no wood.

We put together a plan, got the parents involved, their friends, and made sure they had the tools to recreate a replacement wall in the future should the need arise. In reality the construction only cost 1,000 euros, but being of service isn’t about writing a cheque, it’s about physically standing shoulder to shoulder, adding value that money can’t buy and sharing a personal experience.”

Another non-profit championed by Timothy is Waves for Water which works on the frontline to provide clean water solutions. He always carries a bunch of water filters wherever he goes – one water filter costing a mere 50 dollars gives the gift of clean drinking water for 100 people for five years.

Super low cost, high impact, and easy to stow on board, Timothy has installed them everywhere from Bali to Borneo. Waves for Water’s tagline also understandably resonates in his heart - “do what you love and help along the way”.

But it’s not always about ‘things’ or ‘money’. He calculates that he must have given ‘do what you love’ talks to more than 10,000 high school students across the world (often with the help of a translator) encouraging them to find their passion in life, set goals and make their dreams a reality – just like Timothy did.

“It’s this attitude that I would love to try and spread through the superyacht industry,” says Timothy. “After you’ve cleared customs and found your mooring, make your next step finding out what you can do to help the local community.

It doesn’t matter if you’re in Monaco or Malaysia, talk to a local yacht agent, introduce yourself to the village chief, show up at the nearest Red Cross, homeless shelter, old folk’s home, dog rescue centre or primary school, sit and talk, share stories, take out the rubbish, serve lunch, help paint a wall, it doesn’t matter.

And the next superyacht to cruise in behind you can pick up where you left off.”

“Most crews do some teambuilding in their downtime, often centred around sport or a bar, you can still do this but do it after you’ve done something great for the community – at least you’ll have a reason for celebration. Believe me,

The Komodo dragons of Komodo Island Indonesia when you look back over your yachting career you won’t remember the 50 nights in the pub, or the fact that your hull was polished brighter than the boat next door, you’ll remember the good that you did together – it’s priceless. Generosity is the path to contentment.”

“I acknowledge that there are already a lot of people doing a lot of good work, I heard about the 30,000 euros raised by members of Palma Yacht Crew Facebook page to fund surgery on Gareth Pullen’s rare type of brain tumour, all I am trying to do is draw on my accumulated experience and help add another element to the superyacht industry, to instil a mind-set of being in service.”

Over the past decade YAG has delivered aid to over 20 countries in collaboration with more than 40 superyachts and approximately 400 crew, positively impacting over

100,000 people worldwide.

“With the ability to mobilize and shift resources quickly to provide disaster relief, I would be delighted for YAG to act as a ‘clearing house’. In time we hope to put together, by region, the top humanitarian goodwill things crew can do. And with more than 10,000 superyachts currently cruising the world’s waters, that’s enough to start a humanitarian revolution.”

If you’re interested in “changing the world without changing course” and “doing what you love and helping along the way”, feel free to contact Timothy (TimothyForderer@outlook. com) in the first instance and he’ll happily steer you in the right direction. www.yachtaidglobal.org www.wavesforwater.org

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS beautiful products, we design using materials that are scrupulously chosen for their outstanding properties and resistance to the environment in which they work.

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3D Tech Design and Engineering: 3D Tech is an exciting new design and engineering company with a difference based here in Palma.

3D Tech was founded 14 months ago with the aim of providing the Superyacht refit industry in Mallorca with an onsite dynamic design office with a specific philosophy in mind…

Our aim is to provide our clients with the complete package taking a project from concept phase right through design, modelling, engineering as well as production management & technical support if required.

Our team of engineers can either work alone taking a project from A to Z or with other design houses or contractors to complete any sized project. From complex bespoke items using the very latest in material choice and technology to large scale structures or refits, 3D tech can support every step of the way.

Using over 30 years of collective experience in

problem solving through multiple areas of the refit and yacht building industry, the team at 3D Tech have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to choosing the right material or build method to suit any given situation. It is this extensive background that enables us to design and see a project through while ensuring that clients not only know exactly what they’re getting before they choose to build, but also that the result stands the test of time. Not only do we design

3D Tech can offer a wide variety of onsite engineering services including: • 3D & 2D Computer aided design – CAD • Concept development and feasibility studies • 3D Scanning and reverse engineering • Naval Architecture • Superyacht refit design support • FEA & structural engineering • Composite engineering • And much more

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e3 Kymeta Agreement e3 Systems and Kymeta Corporation sign an exclusive global distribution agreement to deliver innovative flat panel satellite solutions to the superyacht market. e3 Systems announced recently that Kymeta has named the company to be the exclusive global Distribution Partner for the yacht market, representing Kymeta revolutionary metamaterialsbased electronically steered flat panel satellite antennas and connectivity services. e3 Systems will make the solutions available through select Value Added Resellers and other strategic partners.

“The commitment and insight that e3 has provided over the last 3 and a half years has been very valuable to Kymeta,” said Håkan Olsson, Vice President Maritime, Kymeta. “Together, our companies are currently running sea trials on some iconic superyachts. We are very pleased to have fully functional solutions available for yachts through e3 Systems.”

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Kymeta flat panel antenna particularly attractive for the superyacht market.

The solutions e3 Systems will represent include the mTennau7 Antenna Subsystem Module (ASM) and KyWay™ terminal that were announced for commercial availability during the SATELLITE 2017 conference in Washington D.C. in March.

Sea trials on superyachts started in early May 2017 and will continue on both sail and motor yachts in the Caribbean, Atlantic and Mediterranean over the next 3 months.

Annie Nicholson Group Marketing Director Sovren House Group a.nicholson@ sovrenhousegroup.com (+33) 6 89 53 95 85 www.sovrenhousegroup.com

e3 Systems is in the process of appointing Value Added Resellers as specialist partners to sell, install and support Kymeta connectivity solutions. e3 will also be appointing shipyards and other organisations to become specialist locations with the facilities for the installation of Kymeta flat panel mTenna technology and KyWay terminals combined with KĀLO™ high-throughput access services.

Sovren Ibiza, the name for the new marina, encompasses the area formerly occupied by the marina Port Ibiza Town and the area of Duques de Alba, as well as a new showcase facility called Es Martell on the dock Darsena del Levante.

Roger Horner, Group Managing Director of e3 Systems said, “We are very pleased to have this new technology working well at sea and also delighted to have signed this commercial agreement with Kymeta so we can now deliver this fantastic solution to the yacht market.”

Sovren Ibiza Marina is Now Open We are pleased to announce that the new marina owned

by Sovren House Group opened on the 1st June and already has yachts over 60m enjoying the views over the old town and the quayside restaurants and bars.

Stephen White, Founder and CEO, was awarded the concession last December and is extremely excited to be operational for the 2017 season, right in the beating heart of Ibiza Town. Stephen said “I am really excited to be operating in what is quite simply the best location in town. This marina is one of a kind in the Mediterranean and will have a very positive impact on the economy here in Ibiza.

The Balearics and Ibiza are becoming increasingly popular as a cruising destination for megayachts and Sovren’s marina has the

unmatched combination of 16 berths between 60 and 185 metres on the most radically chic island in the entire Mediterranean. With the acknowledged shortage of megayacht berths in the Mediterranean, Sovren Ibiza is a unique opportunity for both mooring and longer term leases.

Sovren Ibiza has CCTV surveillance, 24-hour active patrol and is compliant with IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

Next year Sovren will open a 600 square metre Flagship building at the Es Martell end of the marina. Currently the building has a viewing terrace with spectacular panoramas over the harbour, which is now open to the public.

Private jets can land at the airport less than 15 minutes away. Apart from the welldocumented allure of Ibiza, all four main Balearic Islands are within easy reach.

Competitive mooring fees are available this summer and there is a not-to-be-missed introductory offer for yachts looking to have a long-term lease on a berth. Please contact us to find out more via bookings@sovrenmarina.com.

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Diverse Yacht Services Unit 14 Compass Point Ensign Way, Hamble (+44) 2380 45 33 99 www.diverseyachts.com

Diverse Come to Palma Diverse Yacht Services is just that – Diverse. From the top of the mast to the tip of the keel Diverse Yachts can supply you with the very best products to get the most out of your boat. With a group of close international partner companies and complimentary products, Diverse can offer a complete range of electronic and hardware options all over the world, as well as a few extras to make life easier.

Working closely with suppliers to make sure that they are supplying the most cutting edge products on the market, they also develop and manufacture products of their own.

Diverse listen to the needs of each customer and create a custom system to suit their individual yachting requirements.

Diverse can supply...

• Custom Electronic & Electrical Systems • Edson Steering Systems • Reelers – The Diverse Custom Made Rope Tidy System • Loadcells • Endoscopes • Hatch Seal Systems • Custom Masthead Units • A full range of deck blocks and winches from all major brands • Lewmar Grand Prix Winch Solutions • Custom Pre-Preg Carbon Components, manufactured by the Diverse Team at Tropical Engineering 30

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• The expertise and personnel to complete the service The People...

Lou Varney: Diverse was founded in 1982 by Lou Varney and since it’s inception it has been on the forefront of race boat technology. To describe Varney as a highly experienced yacht racer would be an understatement. Lou has been seen trimming the mainsheet on a huge variety of yachts including TP52s; 12 Metre, Farr 40, Wally and the highly successful Rán. Lou has been racing at the very top level for many years and has gathered a huge amount of practical knowledge at the very top end of the sport, including the America’s Cup. Will Best: Will Best joined Diverse in 2011 as Owner/ Director. Will brings many years of experience in designing, installing and maintaining electronic systems on everything from Grand Prix race boats to Super Yachts. He has also worked with a number of America’s Cup and Volvo teams providing invaluable technical knowledge and support.

Simon Fisher: Simon also joined as Owner/Director of Diverse in 2011, He’s worked with Diverse on many projects as wide ranging as designing deck hardware packages to developing race boat navigation systems. A three time round the world veteran, Simon has spent much of the last 10 years sailing and navigating for VOR and America’s Cup projects including both Team ABN AMRO and Telefonica. With plenty of experience in the field Simon brings to Diverse a solid understanding of how to get the very best out of your race boat systems.

The Diverse Loadsense team, design and engineer bespoke Loadcells. Used in many applications on yachts, from Melges 32 to the largest of Superyachts. They can Service and Recalibrate loadcells on a regular basis with their inhouse expertise to set up.

Diverse Yacht Services also encapsulates Tropical Engineering, based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight – A dedicated design and engineering facility manufacturing Custom Composite Parts.

Diverse can also offer a fantastic winch refurb service – working closely with Jason Beaver at Winch Works Palma – in fact having just completed a full winch refurb on Mari Cha 3 and Inoui, they are ready and raring to go!

Although Diverse Yacht Services are based in Hamble - Southampton they have a team of engineers travelling worldwide on a regular basis, currently some of the team are in the final stages in Lisbon for the Volvo Ocean Race, completing a full electronics refit on all the boats.

Christian Pleydell is an engineer based in Palma, working with Diverse on a number of projects. He’s on hand and available along with the UK based engineers.

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Leo Kilmartin M. (+34) 693 724 020 T. (+34) 971 254 223

Innovation3 Composites Innovation3 Composites are coming out our most successful winter to date, we have been flat out since October working on various refit projects. Our team has expanded and we have doubled our workshop space.

Our major projects last winter have been (Wally 148 Saudade) We worked in conjunction with our design partner lddes Yachts to carry out various major modifications including new helm stations, the old cockpit furniture was removed and was replaced by a lighter more sleeker modern version, a new racing bowsprit was built and fitted along with all new ram mount arrangements neatly hidden inside the lockers.

Another larger project was Wally 107 Openseason Boom mod, which we collaborated with Rigging Projects LTD based in UK who flew in to design a new outhaul system which was fabricated and fitted out at our new expanded

facility in Can Valero.

Other projects worth mentioning were new emergency Mini Maxi 72 bowsprit and several Mini Maxi 72 bowsprit extensions.

Since the start of April I have now taken over the 100% ownership of i3 composites and my previous business partner Bill Mattiholie has gone on to start a CNC machining business Cutting Edge which will be based here on the island working out of Santa Maria, we will continue to use Cutting Edge for all our CNC Machining requirements.

We currently have some interesting projects to keep us busy during the summer months along with major upgrades to the workshop, and already have our order books starting to fill for October with some major Rig / spreader mods so we will hit the ground running ready for another busy refit season.

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the i3 team members who work extremely hard to make sure we are continuously delivering on deadlines and reaching our company goals.

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Montse PatiĂąo Puerto Portals, loc 58 (+34) 971 676 465 montse@internautic-yachts.com internautic-yachts.com

Internautic Yachts Internautic Yachts of Port Portals are now able to offer a full service for sales and charter from their spacious offices situated right on the front row of the port.

With over 35 years of experience in the marine industry, you can be assured of expert advice and service from true industry professionals. For sales, they are partners of both Princess Yachts and Windy Boats, two premium ranges of motor yachts.

This season they have a beautiful Princess V62,

Zaphdan, with 4 cabins, available for charter as central agent, which is proving to be very popular.

There is also a Princess V45 with 2 cabins available for those parties requiring something a bit smaller.

Internautic can provide charter boats from 8 metres right up to the large megayachts, just let them know what yu are looking for and your budget.

Internautic can also help with any other related items such as holiday planning, berthing, provisioning, concierge services etc.

They really are a true one stop shop for all your yachting needs.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS but the recent past has seen a significant increase in demand for higher value and more complex refit projects, and on yachts that have also become much larger on average.”

Tom Jackman (Refit Consultant and Project Manager) (+44) 7877 295 330 tom@palmafits.com Daniela Weber (Office-TPA-Accounts) (+34) 635 083 230 info@palmafits.com www.palmafits.com

Expanded Superyacht Refit Management Service Launches in Mallorca An Islander personal interview from the Palma Superyacht Show…

After many years as a yacht captain Pierre Oberon started Palmawatch in partnership with another ex skipper back in 2002. Since then the company has become one of the most reputable names in Palma de Mallorca, known for carrying out repairs, marine engineering, haul out works and refits, backed up with the supply of a comprehensive range of quality marine products.

At this year’s Palma Superyacht Show, Pierre and his team took the opportunity to introduce their PalmFits concept. This is a logical extension of the company’s yacht refit capability, which has been built up over a fifteen year period, by combining a full range of inhouse trade skills with careful selection and management of 34

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required sub contract labour.

The Islander dropped by the Palmawatch stand in the newly launched Refit and Repair area of the Superyacht Show, and had an exploratory chat about the venture with Pierre Oberon and Tom Jackman. Tom will be responsible for the External Refit Project Management in cooperation with PalmaFits, via his company, Scillonian Marine Consultants.

(SMC Ltd.) TI: We thought that most people connected with yachting around Palma, already saw Palmawatch as being involved with refits, so why have you decided to form a new division for something that you already do?

Pierre: “Interestingly enough when we started out we were intending to offer a Yacht Care, or what has more generally been termed a ‘Gardienage’ service. And in fact that side of the business has grown very nicely. It has an obvious synergy with our material supply, maintenance and engineering capabilities, meaning that our Palma Yacht Care division is able to provide boat owners with a Turnkey Service, allowing them to make the most of precious time on board their yacht without the need for a full time crew. “ “But as often happens with

a new business, the first serious enquiries are not always for the service you are wishing to offer, and we were immediately asked to take on a fairly detailed refit, which kept us busy for the best part of two years!”

“As you say we have continued to carry out refits as part of our overall offer,

“Taking all of this into account we decided to invest in a bespoke service, which will be dedicated to the larger refit projects on yachts in the +30 metre size range. And most importantly, in order to back up our external professional project managers, we have a fully supportive team in place to provide effective communications and well-coordinated administration.“ TI: OK, that’s understood, but can you explain a bit more about the philosophy behind the PalmFits concept?

Pierre: “Well for a start, we had no need to rush into this, and so we have spent the last 18 months looking carefully at what elements are needed to make a complete

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS working concept, and just as importantly finding the right team members to make it function efficiently.”

“This led us to this stage, where we were introduced to Tom Jackman, who is SMC’s Managing Director. Tom is a multi-disciplined maritime professional and will be joining the team in Palma as an External Project Manager.

“Tom has over 5 years working in shipyards and 12 years at sea on various vessels as an engineering officer. Starting his career in A&P Falmouth Shipyard as an Apprentice Marine Fitter then climbing the ranks to Chief Engineer Officer at sea his professional qualifications stretch from Apprenticeship Indentures to an Unlimited Chief Engineer’s Certificate of Competency. “ “Spending a lot of his career with commercial shipping and working on various superyachts since 2010, Tom can compare both sectors of the marine industry and assist in filling the gaps for superyacht management, especially with respect to refits.”

“We have seen very clearly that a lot can be gained from adopting the kind of project management mentality which the commercial shipping sector has embodied into its dry docking and refit schedules for many years.”

TI: That’s an interesting observation, so Tom, can you elaborate a little on how you see your commercial shipping experience impacting on the performance of PalmaFits?

Tom: “Yes, I think the words that Pierre has already used; ‘effective communications,’ are probably the most important ones to stress here.”

“Each yacht’s ownership, operation and management structure is distinct from any other one. The external and internal forces that influence the yacht’s management

need to be controlled before considering a refit. A realistic and appropriate management structure for each yacht is critical for planning and executing a refit. By bringing in our knowledge of commercial shipping companies and shipyard operations, SMC’s input will help to bridge the many gaps which can occur in the superyacht refit sector.”

“There is a lot of talk around how the three elements of Time, Money and Communication have interacted when it comes to project outcomes, and often the positive, or negative effects of the latter are underestimated. At PalmaFits we fundamentally believe that if the Communication is good from the outset, including a thorough appraisal of all parameters before the project is fully specified and costed, then the expectations on time, cost and quality can be met much more reliably.“

Pierre: “Well of course we a re in a great situation being right inside STP with our workshop, in fact we are just a few metres from the 700 ton travel lift, based within the North Dock Marine Services Building.”

“We can’t under estimate the advantage of operating within what is probably the best ‘open shipyard’ in the Western Mediterranean, as it gives us the ability to make the best

possible arrangements for hauling out our client’s yachts, and also to interact very efficiently with all the other services and products that are available in the yard. “ “However we do recognise that some owners might favour other locations for a variety of reasons, and we are quite prepared to carry out refit projects in other yards when and where necessary.”

TI: Can you explain in more detail what you mean when you refer to a ‘fully supportive team’ behind the PalmaFits concept?

Pierre: “Yes, what we mean is that we treat the administration, record keeping and financial reconciliation aspects of a refit project with just as much priority as the technical work scope. So, the PalmaFits team also includes an exclusively dedicated Administration and Finance Department, which is able to offer the fiscally advantageous management of TPA’s (ex-VAT accounting) for qualifying vessels. This important resource not only ensures budgetary and accounting control, but also maintains effective communication and coordination between the Project Managers and Owner / Captain / Owners Rep, and sub-contractors.”

Larkside News - Alfa Laval Due to unforeseen circumstances, Patrick Griffiths of Larkside Engineering will be handing

all Alfa Laval enquiries to Allen McClay at Fort Inox, on a short-term basis.

Contact Allen McClay info@fortinox.es

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Top Left: David & Julian - Anicla Bottom Left: Ancla shop Top Middle: Avel II Top Right: Lee Metcalfe Palma Yacht Care www.thenorthdock.com

Variety and Choice, The Spice of Life at the North Dock There is always something of interest going on amongst the eight companies based inside the North Dock Marine Services Building at STP’s refit and repair yard in Palma. With so many products, services, and skills being represented under one roof, there is bound to be something new coming along on a regular basis.

For instance the team at Anicla have a comprehensive stock of paints, coatings, and related products for all finishing applications in their onsite store, and are always looking for new products to add to the range.

Just recently they have added the Wencon epoxy repair range to their product offer.

This consists of three products forming a comprehensive tool kit for every yacht, with all the options for effective emergency and long-term repairs on a wide variety of substrates.

Wencon Rapid is a fast curing two-component, epoxy compound with a wide range of applications for emergency repairs and maintenance.

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emergency repairs, where a short curing time is required to reduce down time. Wencon Rapid is very suitable for applications where thicker layers of material are required, as the compound quickly sets and becomes solid. The compound can also be used for regular maintenance jobs and as a filling compound.

Wencon Putty is a very quick curing, two component, epoxy compound supplied in a practical stick format, which is easy to use.

Wencon Pipe Tape is a fast curing pipe repair bandage especially formulated to make quick and effective repairs of cracks, leaks, fractures, and corrosion porosity in piping carrying water, oil, steam, most gases and even solvents.

Wencon Pipe Tape has good pressure, temperature and chemical resistance.

The friendly staff in Anicla’s store at the North Dock are always on hand to advise on the Wencon range, and many other yacht maintenance products in their comprehensive stock.

Meanwhile the Palmawatch team in the same building have been honoured to win a prestigious new contract for their busy Palma Yacht Care Division.

The 23.32 metre cutter rigged vintage sailing yacht Avel II, is one of the iconic sights regularly seen in the Mediterranean Classic Regattas, where she is enthusiastically raced by her owners.

Lee Metcalfe Palma Yacht Care’s gardiennage manager is a keen regatta sailor himself, and he says that he’s delighted to have the responsibility of caring for S/Y Avel during the summer while her owners, (who also own S/Y Creole, another iconic classic yacht,) are away for a few months.

Lee points out that PYC’s service offer is very flexible and tailored to each individual yacht; for instance Avel has no engine or generator systems, which normally form part of the Palma Yacht Care maintenance program. So the contract scope for her consists of regular cleaning and safety checks according to the owner’s wishes.

The original build of Avel was commissioned by a Frenchman named Rene Calame, to Camper & Nicholson’s yard in Gosport, UK way back in 1896. Maurizio Gucci found her being used as a houseboat on a mud berth in UK and bought her for £15,000 in 1990. She was then assigned to Harry Spencer’s yard in Cowes for

total restoration, which was completed in 1994.

Lee Metcalfe himself is looking forward to sailing again in the upcoming Palma Superyacht Cup, when he will be joining the crew of the truly classic 38.8 metre Claasen built SY Atalante. The yacht is from the boards of Dutch naval architects Hoek Design, and was launched in 2015 to great acclaim, when she starred at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Plenty of other products, services and trade skills are available from the other companies at The North Dock as follows: Trappmann Consulting: Interiors / Design / Upholstery / Bespoke Joinery / Interior Equipment.

IBS: Marine Electrics / Electronics specialists.

Undercover Solutions: Yacht Containment / Covers / Shrink-Wrap / Fixtures & Fittings.

De Cabo: Painting/Polishing/ Antifouling Servicios Nauticos Integrados Palma, (SNIP): Painting / Antifouling / Propspeed Application.

Munditubo: Scaffoldings and Detachable Metallic Structures.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS the best views of Ibiza.

At the end of the day some of the crew of the winning boat, Marina Ibiza, were thrown into the water to celebrate their victory.This signalled the end of the regatta, and it was concluded that for next year there Will be a larger entry , since there were numerous businessmen who commented on their intention to enter new boats for the next edition.

Marina Ibiza Wins the II APD Sailing Regata Once again the II APD Sailing Regatta was held sailing from Majorca to Ibiza, and mooring at Marina Ibiza, which for the second year, hosted almost 100 participants.

The APD organizers, Association for the Progress of the Management, and Iberostar are the promoters of this initiative which aims to promote networking among its members at the same time as a fun activity , which in this case was in the sea. For this reason Marina Ibiza is already a regular collaborator, contributing with its facilities and staff upon the arrival of the yachts, and also for the Prizegiving the day after.

In addition, , Marina Ibiza

collaborated with the entry of a participating boat, which also proved to be the winner of the competition.

The race in Majorca began early in the morning with the delivery of documentation and sailing instructions. After a few words from APD’s President, Sebastián Escarrer and the Director of the Race Committee, a breakfast for patrons was served and the starting signal of the event was given.

The start was clean and the boats sailed towards the Island of Tagomago where the finishing line was positioned. The crew of Marina Ibiza did their best to reach the line in first position and become the winners of this edition of the regatta.

After passing the finish line, all boats moored at Marina Ibiza where they had a delicious dinner at Calma Restaurant, inside the marina, to recover their strengh and discuss the crossing.

The next day was celebrated, also in Marina Ibiza,holding the prizegiving with the two first classifieds resulting from Ibiza. Sebastián Escarrer and Marcos Marí, Managing Director of Marina Ibiza and associate of the APD, were in charge of directing the closing ceremony of the race and along with Oscar Luis González, marketing director of Iberostar, were in charge of the Prizegiving.

After this, a cocktail was served on the terrace of the Calma, which is said to have

In the afternoon, and as a complement to the activity, the APD Ibiza II afterparty was held at Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel with the lectures and motivational talks usually held

by APD at its events.

The Association for Progress in Management (APD) was created in 1956 with the aim of collaborating in business growth through the development of its managers.

The APD is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote and update information for managers and businessman through outreach, training and professional improvement.

Event Photos: You can access our social media in Facebook and Twitter: facebook.com/ MarinaIbizaPort, twitter.com/ marina_ibiza.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

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

Technology Update Current and Future Communications and TV trends in the Med this summer.

Summer is heating up here in Mallorca, and we’re welcoming thousands of tourists by sea and by air.

A huge number of hire cars are on the road increasing traffic, parking congestion and the occasional bout of road rage. Island-based yachts have already started their seasons and yachts from other locations have started to cruise the islands. It’s all looking great for another busy Balearic season.

Our simple-to-use Med Roaming GSM SIM is very popular this summer The most popular communications solution we have provided to yachts starting the season is our Med Roaming SIM for 3G & 4G services. This is a single SIM that works throughout Europe and further and uses almost every network in each country: Albania, Austria, Belgium,

Bosnia, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark (inc Faroe Is), Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Cyprus, Norway, Poland, Portugal (inc Madeira), Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (inc Canary Is), Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK. The SIM can be left in the router for the whole summer without any need to change the APN. The cost is the same from country to country and the tariffs start at 20GB per month but can be contracted to 1TB a month! A couple of yachts have signed up for this huge data allowance already this year. You can have a number of SIMs on a single contract to use on a fleet of yachts, so that they can all dip into the same data pool.

It’s simple to use as it can be contracted monthly or annually, and upgraded and downgraded from one tariff to another very simply.

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on yachts this year is that traditional TV services are now being supplemented by IPTV services. This is being encouraged by the fact that the traditional Englishlanguage services are not always available throughout the whole of the Med.

HYBRID Country Assignment

Be aware that the big TV pay service providers, including Sky, are cracking down on the huge number of illegal IPTV services that give away their sports and movie channels.

As with assigning each telephone line to be a local line in each country, we can also make the data system throughout the yacht reflect the nationality of the owner’s home country. This means that, for example, when browsing Amazon or Netflix you get the local services from the owner’s home country and can therefore access books and movies in the correct language and currency.

Our HYBRID solution synchronizes the data from our Med SIM service with our VSAT satellite service data. It allows the yacht to use both simultaneously, but also to select the fastest and least expensive connection as appropriate.

Once installed around the yacht, our cyber secure HYBRID network makes sure everyone can connect securely, but also manages who can connect and what they can do.

Another popular service we have introduced is our HYBRID Voice over IP (VoIP) service that uses all the connections

We now have UK, Russian and US legal IPTV services, to name but a few.

What connections to use for IPTV? The ideal way to get IPTV to work is by using our Med Roaming SIM bandwidth.

To start with, it is faster and less expensive than satellite.

An IPTV stream consumes just over 1GB per hour, so a 20GB/m SIM can provide 20 hours of TV for €130/m.

Likewise, the new Kymeta flat panel satellite airtime service Kalo has a fantastically low price for their airtime.

For example, for $378/m you will get 10 hours of TV connectivity via satellite.

The Med SIM synchronizes with our HYBRID solution

HYBRID VoIP telephone lines use the VSAT and 3G/4G connections

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of the yacht. This is unique as all VoIP services today are tied to the satellite service provider. This means that if you have your VSAT turned off the VoIP telephone lines no longer work. Also if you change your VSAT service provider your VoIP telephone numbers will change, so all the yacht’s contact information, print and digital, has to change. You can have multiple telephone lines and each could be a local number in different countries.

Summer TV services Together with our HYBRID communication services we have been activating a large number of TV services on yachts for the summer months. Every year we expect the demand for traditional satellite TV services to slow down, but it keeps on growing. As I mentioned in this column last month, these days the trend is to watch TV when we want to. Consumers want to watch what they want at a convenient time for them. They want original and plentiful content and they want it at their convenience on the device of their choice.

What seems to be happening

So, if you have an e3 HYBRID solution with our 3G/4G service and the satellite system, using our new Kymeta flat panel with the Kalo airtime, then you can have 30 hours of streamed IPTV every month, anywhere in the world, for only €508. The number of viewing hours can be increased and decreased and the service available is your choice.

Kymeta flat satellite panels sea trials update As mentioned last month, “The first Kymeta flat panels set sail on a yacht”, our sea trials on yachts and maritime vessels have begun.

and the antenna tracking was perfect. Even when the yacht was idling, pitching and rolling, the antenna didn’t blink.

This is a very exciting time and we are already seeing some great results.

As I mentioned in the middle of May, we installed the first Kymeta panel on SY Prototype yacht A in the Caribbean. This yacht has sailed for a little while in the Caribbean and then onto Bermuda, then plans to cross to the Med at the end of the month. We conducted some, crystal clear, live Facetime calls with the yacht when she was in the middle of the Bermuda triangle.

A fourth test, Prototype vessel D, will take place on a commercial vessel starting in July around the Caribbean.

So, we have an intensive set of trials in progress over the next few months. The tests involve different vessels in different sea states, in different environments with different configurations, single and multiple panels, testing on different satellites with different technical features and elevations. We will also be testing the new Kalo airtime service as this goes live, as well as airtime from other service providers.

There’s a lot going on!

Kymeta panels have also been installed on MY Prototype B in mid-June, and we will be monitoring progress closely during their summer Mediterranean cruise. Watch this space for further details.

All the initial results look very promising indeed, in fact better than we expected. Of course there are a few teething problems, but then that is what we are looking to identify before commercial availability.

A third fast 50+ knot yacht, Prototype C, has been tested at those speeds in 5 foot seas

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BUYING A TRUCK TO DRIVE ACROSS AMERICA

I was able to borrow a car in New Hampshire and began planning for my eight thousand mile road trip. My check list grew by the day as I planned for my journey.

North Conway was to be the starting line.

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Buying a Truck to Drive Across America I have flown to Boston and headed north to New Hampshire where I plan to buy a truck. My plan is to drive from east to west coast avoiding major routes and exploring the national parks.

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After much research I have established that the cost of using public transport is nearly equal to that of buying a vehicle. The journey by bus would take three times longer, inhibit where I visited and most bus routes in the north are closed at this time of year, where there is heavy snow.

My Truck will provide me with accommodation and enable me to be spontaneous with my destinations, allowing me flexibility to alter my route as I go. My plan is to avoid cities and venture off the beaten track as much as possible into the wilderness. The truck would provide me with a base from which I can set off hiking without carrying my life on my back.

I continuously searched online for a truck that would fit the right criteria. I set myself a budget and began looking for a vehicle that would be reliable enough and had the capacity to add extensive mileage to. The problem was my budget, most of the vehicles have done over two hundred thousand miles on them already. This seems to be pretty normal; everything is much more spread out in the US so therefore more miles are added to the clock.

The trucks in America are bigger with larger engines and giant winter tires. Perfect for my requirements.

I stopped at every Auto Traders within a seventy mile radius. I scrolled endlessly

each day down the New England Craig’s List website for vehicles. I pulled over at every truck and RV that was for sale outside someones house along the highways.

Every car I found was either out of my budget or had a problem with it and would need extensive work in order for it to pass state inspection.

I put a deposit down on an Isuzu Trooper, which was parked in the yard at Interval Imports. I felt sentimental towards it as it was the same as our old family car. It was an ideal size but needed to be taken to a Mechanics to see what work was needed. The vehicle was within my price range however I knew that problems would be found and it would need to be fixed in order for it to pass inspection.

During that same day I drove north on the 302 out of North Conway to a town called Whitefield. The town had a petrol station, a gun shop, a brilliant thrift shop and a cafe.

I had found a 1997 Ford 150

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V8 4.6L pick up truck with extended cab displayed on Craig’s List. An address was noted on the advertisement and was only an hours drive from North Conway. I went to have a look. The truck was owned by a Doctor who had kept it in immaculate condition; it had not been trashed by dogs or children.

There was obvious rust on the wheel arches and the bottom of the door frame. This area, being close to the coast, was known for ruining car bodies from the salt on the roads.

It had two hundred and thirty eight thousand miles under its belt, fifty thousand of which he had added during his ownership over the last five years - which is a tiny amount!!

I asked if the car had a clean title and if he had come across any problems with the vehicle in the past. Obviously I am relying on whether or not what he says is true or not but that’s the challenge of buying a car.

After asking a local in Whitefield who was driving the same type of vehicle, but a new edition, he gave the contact details for a local mechanic he used. I wanted to have the truck checked before buying it. It is highly likely that I would need to spend more on the vehicle to get it up to standard for the road test. Especially as the car is old and hasn’t been used in a long time. The owner drove the pick up to Dicks Trucks, funnily enough it is the place he bought the car from.

The systems were checked from front to back; breaks drums and callipers, lights, engine, suspension, 4x4, exhaust system reliability - manifold to muffler, tyres tread and spare. He estimated that I would need to spend roughly the same amount as the cost of the car to get it through the inspection . I was buying the car for a fair price for the size and quality of the truck. The Mechanic said it was in brilliant condition for

its age and had been well looked after. He reassured me that it should be able to cover the mileage. I was happy.

The truck was an ideal size with a spacious ‘cockpit’ and passenger seats where I could stow my gear. The boot was generous and the roof cap was included! I bought the car in cash, and put down my deposit with the mechanics for them to order the parts it needed and to start work.

This 4x4 needed a new bumper, front break disks and callipers, the back breaks needed new shoes, an oil and filter change, a new muffler and a new spare tyre.

I purchased my New

Hampshire number plates with the help of a friend who’s address is in North Conway then set up my insurance and road rescue. It is essential to have this organised as the car must be registered under a US address in the same state in which you buy the vehicle. I thought that was the case after reading about it somewhere on a blog before leaving Antigua.

Three days later, I picked up the car and drove it back to North Conway where I set about cleaning it inside and out. I began scrubbing the mould off the pick up roof and hoovering through the interior before transforming it into my home.

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What does this mean for yacht crew?

Carey Secrett - Marketing & Development Manager Professional Yachting Association +33 (0) 4 93 34 91 16 www.pya.org

Notes from the Professional Yachting Association Changes to MCA Sea Service Verification Procedure are now active - MIN 543 and its effect on your sea service 24th May 2017 marked the coming into effect of the MCA notice MIN 543, which implements new arrangements for the verification of Sea Service Testimonials (SSTs) in the yachting sector.

Whilst prior to this M notice, the MCA were happy for seafarers to submit their sea service directly to them, they have now transferred the task of verifying sea service testimonials from their own staff to an approved ‘verifying organisation’, which the PYA has been since 1994, when it was first approved to verify

From now on, all seafarers in the yachting sector who wish to apply for an NoE or for the renewal of a CoC will be expected to have their SSTs verified by an approved organisation, such as the PYA, PRIOR TO SUBMISSION to the MCA. The MCA has stated in the MIN that failure to submit pre-verified sea service under these revised arrangements “will cause severe processing delays of around 160 days.” They have strongly recommended that seafarers in this industry use a Service Record Book such as that issued by the PYA, as this is the “preferred method of sea service verification of the MCA”.

How can the PYA help both members and non-members with sea service verification?

The PYA has been verifying sea service on behalf of the MCA as part of the service for its members since 1994.

There will be no change in the procedures for members of the association who are

already using a PYA Service Record Book and who, as at present, will need to submit only a correctly entered SRB to the MCA. However, the PYA is now approved by the MCA to verify sea service for non-members, for which there will be a charge of €50 per testimonial.

Both members and nonmembers can upload their sea service testimonials directly to a secure online area, where they can log in to see the status of verification for each piece of sea service.

Why choose the PYA as your verifying organisation?

MIN 543 requires compliance with quality management protocols which make the processes undertaken on its behalf now subject to strict audit and control measures by the MCA. The PYA has been authorised and audited by the MCA to verify sea service on its behalf for 23 years - no other verifying organisation has this track record. If there are problems with your sea service, our highly experienced team are able to assist you and solve any problems, ensuring that everything is perfect for your application.

Benefits of PYA membership Although the PYA can verify sea service for non-members, there are many reasons in addition to getting a Service Record Book why it is worth

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becoming a member. The PYA is the ONLY association committed to looking after the interests of professional yacht crew. In addition to providing members with a professional, long-established, highly-regarded sea service verification service, members also benefit from impartial and accurate advice, support and information on careers, regulations, certification, welfare issues, non-payment/ contractual problems and much more.

The PYA hosts a range of events throughout the year which educate yacht crew on topical issues or provide them with Continuing Professional Development opportunities.

These are always extremely popular and the information disseminated at PYA events is often being reported for the first time thanks to our tireless efforts to work with administrations and experts to provide accurate and impartial advice to crew. PYA members will always have either free or reduced entry to all PYA events.

PYA members have access to a secure online area where they can upload their documents and check on the status of their sea service verification.

All new PYA members are entitled to a Yacht Rating Certificate and Training Record Book free of charge if required.

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CREW MATTERS the principal ‘take-aways’ are as follows.

Superyacht Crew recognise the need for financial advice

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ACREW Update Stories from the Crew Side: Make the Most of Your Money in Superyachting.

A Fascinating Crew Discussion with ACREW at the Palma Superyacht Show.

Palma Superyacht Show 2017 ACREW have been running finance workshops and consultations for 5 years at their events for Crew.

Financial planning has therefore become a key pillar to the new ACREW Membership Programme, ACREW United, launched at the Palma Superyacht Show.

ACREW approached the crew finance issue from a new angle, hosting a discussion ‘Making the Most of Your Money: Stories from the Crew Side’. Crew and Captains that have learnt their own lessons in the financial sphere, shared their hard-earned wisdom and personal stories to help fellow crew.

Financial planning comes up again and again as ACREW talk to crew about what is important to them in their superyacht careers and United Advisers Marine and Reedman Wealth Management have helped hundreds of crew at ACREW events over the years. Most commonly, an experienced yachtie will say something along the lines of; 48

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‘If I could give a newbie one piece of advice about their time in superyachting it would be “Get your finances sorted.

Have a plan, as you may never again earn so much money with so few expenses!”’

ACREW were pleased to introduce a fantastic crew panel; Lars Molins, Captain Stephen Edwards and Lynley Robertson. Lars has over 15 years’ experience in yachting and is the founder of the leading Facebook yachting communities including Palma Yacht Crew which has over 37,000 members. Stephen, an experienced Captain working onboard a 56m Perini which joined ACREW at Caribbean Crewfest this year. Lynley, working onboard a 22m sail yacht as a chef, provided a unique angle, having joined superyachting later in her career.

Once underway the discussion quickly became audience led and included some great questions from the floor. On hand to answer questions were financial experts that covered the full spectrum of crew finance issues; United Advisers Marine (UAM), Reedman Wealth Management, International Foreign Exchange (IFX), Marine Accounts and Standard Bank. It was clear how much knowledge was present through these experts as the audience pulled no punches, asking some intriguing questions.

So much was covered, but

Each crew member is unique, but in terms of financial planning, Tim Reedman from Reedman Wealth Management commented ‘In the financial sphere crew are generally either knowledge poor or time poor, or both.

The services of a financial adviser addresses these needs’. Having money to invest is one thing, but when considering the superyacht specific factors of travel, multiple currencies, lack of domicile, tax issues and more, it makes it a complex task to manage without professional help. Lars echoed Tim’s comments adding that he wished he ‘had taken up the

services of a financial adviser when first entering the industry.’

Find an Adviser you can Develop a Relationship With The relationship between an adviser and the client is of huge importance. Stephen has been working with his adviser for 15 years and their mutual trust and understanding has developed over time.

He added that ‘being clear about your objectives is key.

For me this means retiring at my chosen age, for others it is different. Your adviser will be able to adjust your plans when circumstances change if they are clear about the key objectives’.

Like any business professional, financial advisers need to make money. If this isn’t clear

or they say they are working for free, be wary. Paul Evans from UAM shared ‘Obviously make sure they [finance advisers] are regulated, qualified and have good recommendations. Anyone who says they are working for free is lying. It’s in your adviser’s interest to make your money do more for you, but no investment is risk free.’

It is also important to remember that financial advice can be sought for diverse aspects of financial wellbeing such as tax and social security, as well as investments. It is wise to address your tax situation at the same time as considering making investments.

Get Yourself on the Map In the discussion the importance of putting yourself ‘On the Map’ in terms of tax was stated from multiple sources. Of the British citizens in the audience, less than half had filed their tax return, with two crew members sharing the opinion that ‘Tax return forms in UK are terrifying!’.

Patrick Maflin from Marine Accounts, experts in tax and mortgages shared ‘Paying tax in a chosen country is of great importance for later life when you need a good credit score.

Think carefully where you may be buying property and make sure you are in the system somewhere.’

Use Superyacht Specific Tools and Products Understanding the products and services that are available is of huge importance.

Discussion of the limits of high street banks led to looking at how superyacht specific products and tools are designed. Sheena from Standard Bank shared the advantages of their Seafarer Account over a regular bank account. One area that was particularly important for crew was currency exchange.

Shaun Dash from International Foreign Exchange added ‘the advantages a foreign exchange company can provide in terms of improved rates and the

ability to lock in rates is hard to beat.’. It was agreed in most cases your financial adviser will act as a ‘gatekeeper’ of the products and services and recommend those that fit the best with a crew profile and objectives.

Conclusions Overall the discussion has echoed historical findings about the complexity of financial arrangements for crew, and the need to be proactive to stay ahead of the game. Planning is key and if there is little time or understanding to create and stick to a plan, it’s time to find someone to help. Classic Members of ACREW United, the free level of membership, will be entitled to a complementary documented financial plan from Reedman Wealth Management or United Advisers Marine to start a clear and positive financial journey on the right foot! Any crew that wishes to qualify for a complementary financial plan should register with ACREW at acrew.com 4and then hit the redeem button for the financial plan on your profile page.

Membership is at two levels, Classic (free) or Professional (paid) and this benefit is available for both levels.

Superyacht Crew Panel Lars Molin Captain Stephen Edwards Lynley Roberstson Financial Experts Paul Evans, United Advisers Marine Tim Reedman, Reedman Wealth Management Shaun Dash, International Foreign Exchange Patrick Maflin, Marine Accounts Sheena Maddrell, Standard Bank

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Time – We Never Have Enough!

Time is a unique resource, we all have the same amount, but we cannot store it or save it up. It is easily wasted, and if we do waste some time, we cannot purchase more - at any price. The effectiveness of a leader will often depend on the use of their time, and the way in which they manage the time of their crew. Time is another budget item which ideally you plan how you will spend it. Time budgets have no credit notes or overspend.

Once spent (or wasted), it’s spent.

According to John Adair (Effective Time Management), in virtually every leadership or management situation there are three areas that you need to divide your time between: • The needs of the task • The needs of the team • The needs of the individuals Often these needs are in conflict. The temptation is to let the short term needs of one element (typically task) overshadow the others.

In turn this can produce a backlash, which disrupts all three areas – such as a small

crew dispute that has not been dealt with, turning into a resignation. The effective manager keeps the three areas in mind at all times, especially when planning and organising their time. It is all too easy to allow the demands of your tasks to take you away from the needs of your crew. If you don’t spend time developing others, you won’t be able to delegate to them when your time is short.

All too often we see senior crew starting and finishing their days earlier and later, when there are more junior crew crying out to be given something new or challenging to do. Whether the leaders does this out of a need to retain control or of fear that the junior may take their job, either way it is an imploding situation which will result in the leader burning out, the junior leaving because they are no longer motivated in their role, or both.

works for you • Listing what needs to be done in a systematic way • Allocating time slots to get things done • Accepting that you cannot do everything yourself • Having to say “no” to some tasks or requests • Realising that some (trivial) things may well have to be left • Allocating time for the unexpected – let’s face it they happen every day!

According to management expert Peter Drucker (The Effective Executive) doing the right thing is more important than doing things right. Doing the right thing is effectiveness, doing things right is efficiency.

Focus first on effectiveness (identifying what is the right thing to do) then concentrate on the efficiency (doing it right).

Just how many emails do you receive that are of little or no value? How many circulation lists are you on that are of no interest to you.

The effective approach involves reviewing what has to be done and then being selective about what you do.

Some approaches that people find useful include:• Having a priority system that

Emails are a great communication channel, but with them comes the additional demands on your time of monitoring and managing them. In spite of their time saving qualities, we need to be careful that email itself does not become a time waster.

Email has the ability to create a sense of urgency, but most are not urgent at all, and if you are not careful it is easy to spend your time continuously monitoring your inbox, or being distracted as a new email “pings” in. One option is to allocate specific times in the day to check your messages, ensuring that you

have time to deal with them there and then. Work through your emails methodically, where possible deal with each e-mail there and then, either: • Delete it • Respond to it (if you can do it within 10 minutes, or if it’s urgent) • Delegate it • Action it to your day / week planner (if it’s going to take more than 10 minutes) • File it Don’t forget the importance of spending time with your crew, even if it is just to catch them doing something great so that you can praise them and in turn motivate them.

At the end of the day, if you are managing more than one person, between them they should be doing more work than you – but that will only happen if they are motivated, engaged and challenged – and that’s your responsibility!

Impact Crew’s experienced team of highly professional consultants are on hand to support you as you progress on your leadership journey.

Developing your effectiveness and efficiencies means forming new habits. Contact us now to find out how one of our highly experienced consultants can support you to create great leadership habits.

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

The Taboo of the Marine Loo

I am writing this from Malta where I have just arrived on a gorgeous Sunseeker 75.

She is very well maintained by an affiliate maintenance company in Croatia and less than two years old.

Marine Toilets are a red line through my yachting career.

I get confronted with them time and again. I am an extrovert person and I need to vent about the challenges I meet in my life, such as marine toilets! For some reason, unbeknownst to me, the topic keeps popping up in my head during dinner.

This is obviously a big no-no.

So I keep it to myself. But I’m not good at keeping things to myself. So I would like to grab the chance here and use the wonderful medium that is The Islander (often read on the head) to let it all out.

Yet, on day one from our journey to Malta the owner ran up to the fly bridge with a look of horror on his face.

His spacious marble floored master bathroom had turned into a swimming pool! Kudos to his wife who was bailing out the loo with a recipient.

As I ran back to the bridge to turn off the freshwater pump I must have let out a slight sigh of relief, it was a fresh water problem. Not that I am intimidated by black water.

No, those days are long gone.

I used to work on back to back charter boats, you know. One thing I learned there is that

grey water non-return valves are useless on black water systems. By the way, for those entirely new to yachting, black water is actually more brown - yellowish. If you are in yachting and you don’t know this, you’re a cheat.

I digress... It was a fresh water issue in this case. A solenoid that must have been hampered by a speck of grid...

But that’s the thing, Marine toilets are constantly defying the laws of gravity and physics. Water needs to be stopped where it wants to push through, needs to go up where it wants to go down and sit still on a moving vessel.

So what are the options on the market today?

The vacu-flush loos are pretty good but changing the rubber seals can be a nasty job.

Silent Flush loos, I find quite noisy. The old style hand pump heads will invariably blow up in your face.

Macerators are great until the s#*t hits the fan. I remember, on the charter boat, extracting a tampon out of a macerator.

Uncomfortable as the topic was I had to address it to the charter guest to prevent it from happening again. She took it as a compliment as she was about 10 years past her menopause.

Anyway, what I want to say is that running a Pocket Superyacht is a diverse job that requires a diverse skill set. Also you mustn’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.

One moment you are on a flybridge cruising between the Croatian islands with dolphins next today the boat, wondering why you get paid for this. The next minute you are reminded.

All in a day’s work.

Glad I got that out of my system.

Kind regards, Vriendelijke groeten, Jens Oomes

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May has been another hectic month, with a lot of positive activity and some good news, for the most-part. An uptick in the monthly number of vessels reduced in asking price was expected and this rise should indeed continue into June, before we see a reduction in July and August, if historical patterns hold true.

What is something of a surprise is that the USA has accounted for 58% of these reductions, up from 42% last month. Sailing vessels were 5% of the total reductions and all were less than 34m in length. Continuing the good news from last month, the total market of vessels that have seen a reduction in their asking prices at one time or another, since being offered for sale, has continued its plateau, showing further resilience in pricing.

I had expected that the European share of completions would increase relative to the USA, but there has been a big shift, as the USA only accounted for 34% of sales, down from 62% in April. What happens over the coming months to the US data will be most telling. 7% of total sales completed had seen a price reduction in the last 3 months, but only 16% had been reduced in the last 6 months, which is great news. The figure for the last 12 months is 41%, but it must be noted that most of these were over the autumn period (2 months), once the Med. season had ended. There is further good news for the newcomers to the brokerage market, as May has been the lowest figure of any month in over 4 years, as can be seen below:

I would expect this figure to remain steady for the coming few months, although there is an occasional spike in either June or July. Sailing vessels surprised last month with an unusually high share of 25% of new entrants, but the figure has fallen sharply to just 7% in May. Their share of the overall market of vessels has dropped 1% in May down to 14%. The Med charter season is properly underway, now that the Monaco GP and Cannes Film Festival have passed. There is a now a pool of 218 vessels available in the 30-45m segment in the West Mediterranean and the numbers are much improved from April. Only 10% now have nothing booked yet (including owner-use), down from 23% a month ago and down from 38% in March. Here at Bluewater, charter enquiries are still strong and translating into bookings, which bears out the data we are seeing in the wider market.

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

The sales data continues to inspire in 2017 and Bluewater is delighted to have sold two vessels in May. May has always been a traditionally strong month for sales and 2017 has matched 2016, helped by a big jump in the 40-50m segment. May 2017 has been the joint second-best individual month for completions since the GFC.

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step for Cathelco who purchased Antibes based HEM in 2015 to complement its range of water treatment systems for luxury yachts and commercial vessels.

Cathelco Acquires Echo Marine to Create Stronger Presence in Mallorca

“Palma is a major hub for the superyacht industry and we are keen to maintain and expand our presence on Mallorca drawing on the experience of the Echo Marine team who have built a strong reputation for their expertise in all aspects of watermakers”, said Justin Salisbury, managing director of Cathelco.

Cathelco, the leading European provider of water treatment solutions for superyachts, has acquired Echo Marine Service, the service centre for Hydro Electrique Marine (HEM) desalinators based in Palma, Mallorca.

The opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of Erik Hansen, a Danish Navy engineer, who set up the business in 1986 and later became an agent for HEM gaining huge experience in the service and repair of watermakers.

The acquisition is a logical

Echo Marine employs 8 people including a team of 5 engineers who are available to install and service water treatment equipment.

“Echo Marine have been working closely with HEM for over 30 years, so I see the Cathelco takeover as a natural progression and am very pleased that our treasured clients will continue to be in

good hands”, said Erik Hansen.

widely used on superyachts.

The range of HEM equipment covers not only classic desalination systems, but also pure water generators for technical and wash down water, softeners, filtration systems, silver ion and ultraviolet sterilizers.

The latest product development is a ballast water treatment system based on filtration and UV technology.

This has been produced in response to existing U.S. Coast Guard rules and new IMO regulations which will make it compulsory for ocean-going superyachts to treat ballast water discharges to avoid the spread of invasive organisms and species.

Echo Marine also stock a large range of filters, consumables and spare parts for the service and repair of the systems.

In addition, facilities are available for testing water to ensure that it complies with MCA and general manning regulations, and subsequent treatments in case the water does not comply.

Cathelco are the world’s largest manufacturers of marine growth prevention systems (MGPS) used to prevent blockages caused by bio-fouling in seawater pipework systems. They also produce ICCP hull corrosion protection systems which are

“Through the acquisition of Echo Marine we will be able to provide continuity of service to HEM customers in Mallorca, whilst also providing a platform for the sale of Cathelco equipment in this important market”, Mr Salisbury concluded.

Cathelco formed in 1956, employs over 100 people in Chesterfield, UK and a further 60 overseas. In the last financial year the group had a turnover of £26 million.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS complex organisation, on different levels, which has been possible thanks to the group’s 50-year-long experience in building, refitting and maintaining yachts and ships, including cruise ships and cargo vessels, served by our network of shipyards which is the largest in the Mediterranean. The construction of Columbus 80m has thus been split into different sites, working in parallel and not in series.”

By David Robinson IBI Plus

Columbus Yachts Moves Up The Superyacht Size Scale Columbus Yachts is strengthening its position in the global superyacht market by moving up in size with its largest model to date – an 80m (261ft) superyacht currently in build.

Built with a new approach to construction processes, the unit will be delivered to its new owner in 2019.

The yacht features classic yet contemporary lines, developed on six decks, and will be the first unit in a range that will grow on larger sizes. The full-displacement megayacht has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and the construction process required great organisational skills and coordination between the two production sites of Naples and Ancona, Italy.

“Over 50 years of experience in building and refitting large ships allows us to enter the megayacht segment with full confidence in the results we can achieve, thanks to the skills we have acquired during this long journey, and to the excellence of our company, which we are proud of,” says Giuseppe Palumbo, CEO of Columbus Yachts.

Columbus Yachts is the superyacht division of the Palumbo Group, which operates commercial ship repair facilities in Italy, Malta and the Canary Islands. The group also bought the ISA facility in Ancona, Italy last year and is expanding the yard so that all of Palumbo Group’s yacht building will be carried out in Ancona.

“In order to build Columbus 80m, a new manufacturing process has been implemented,” explains Francesco Carbone, Columbus Yachts’ general manager. “This required

The steel hull was made at the Naples facilities. By the end of June 2017, it will be moved on a barge from Naples to Ancona’s production site, where it will be coupled to the superstructure, built there in aluminium. In this way, the two sections have been made at the same time, following the same quality requirements but accelerating time to delivery, which shortens by about eight months.

Gianpaolo Lapenna, Columbus Yachts’ project and product director, adds: “The implementation of the process has been a challenge on several points of view: structural, engineering, constructive and logistical.

When the hull reaches the

superstructure in Ancona, the “wedding” will take place in the new shed that we are just completing there aside the existing structures: a facility which can simultaneously accommodate two units up to 110m. We have collated all the elements with a perfect sync.”

As to the new superyacht, the lines are characterised by great formal balance of almost Renaissance inspiration and an understated sense of elegance, giving the Columbus 80m the harmony of a yacht that harks back to the celebrated ‘ocean liners’ of the 1950s and 60s, while promising to keep up with the times, even in the years to come. These guidelines underpin the longitudinal sweep of the bow, the white colour of the hull broken only by the big windows, and the transverse flaring of the various decks.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS investment in the marinas and entertainment area is some €7bn.

Tanja Marina will, in addition, include a shipyard with a 450-tonne travel lift to handle yachts up to 41m (135ft) as well as a yacht club, sailing school and navigation training centre.

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of 1,400 berths for yachts between 7m-90m (23ft-296ft).

Tangier Develops Huge Marina

Tanja Marina has been developed in a two-phase operation with a completely new basin having been added to the city’s original port complex. This basin has 800 berths and is due to be ready for the summer season. The second phase involves the former fishing harbour which

By the end of this year, a major project to develop Morocco’s largest urban marina in Tangier is due to be completed. Called Tanja Marina Bay International, this facility will have in excess

is being totally redeveloped to provide the remaining 600 berths. This is due to be ready by the end of 2017.

The new basin and the fishing harbour adjoin each other, but in between the two is a large area which has been developed as a tourist and entertainment zone including, shops, hotels, cafes and restaurants. The total

The whole marina project has been developed by the Tangier City Port Management Company, which is a stateowned enterprise. They hope to attract yachts to winter at Tanja and are planning special facilities to help with this.

Tanja Marina is also home to the Royal Yacht Club of Tangier which started in 1925.

The new marina is directly across the Strait of Gibraltar and may offer competition. A new superyacht facility is also planned to be constructed in La Linea just across the border from Gibraltar.

By Robert Wielaard IBI Plus

Rybovich yard in West Palm Beach, Florida.

De Keizer Growth Feeds Demand for Qualified Staff

“It is essential that we have a local presence in those places,” says Van der Vegt.

“We want to provide of a level of quality and support equal to what we render in the Netherlands. That can only happen if you send your own people to train and monitor workers.”

De Keizer Marine Engineering, the Dutch installer of custom electrotechnical systems in superyachts since 1965, says its rapid expansion in Europe and the US in recent years means it needs to significantly raise its staff of qualified technicians.

“We now employ about 250 people,” De Keizer marketing and communications chief Frans van der Vegt told IBI. “We will have to hire another 100 or so.”

Based in Zaandam, Netherlands, De Keizer designs, builds and installs sophisticated computerised security, monitoring and control systems in yachts. In recent years, the company has set up shop in Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Antibes and La Ciotat. More recently it opened a site at the

De Keizer specialises in the installation of electrical solutions in luxury yachts.

In the past decade, it has transformed from working on new builds to lifecycle servicing. “We increasingly do system integration work by combining elements, especially audio-visual installations, security gear and IT,” says Van der Vegt.

The clear majority of De Keizer’s work is carried out on luxury yachts. De Keizer works closely with such yards as Feadship, Hakvoort, Balk Shipyard, Pendennis, Lürssen, Vitters and Baltic Yachts.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS absolute number of cruise travellers sourced from Asia has nearly tripled since 2012 and this presents the East Med with a great growth opportunity. “Asia is the world’s fastest-growing market and China is the main driver of the continent’s outbound tourism market with an estimated annual 120 million Chinese tourists flooding global destinations each year,” he said.

By David Robinson IBI Plus

Greece Looks to Grow Marine Tourism Following the recent formation of an integrated national strategy for the development of the cruise and yachting sectors, Greece is today wellpositioned to further build on its continuously increasing number of international tourists who currently stand at 28 million annually, according to Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism, speaking at the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

The privatisation of Greek marinas was a key topic of discussion on the second day of the forum, with government officials and representatives from the private sector agreeing that many steps in the right

direction have been made, but that plenty still needs to be achieved in order to help the country realise its full potential.

During his speech, Stergios Pitsiorlas, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy & Development, said: “The Greek government is committed to supporting the growth of sea tourism in Greece through a series of measures that include the privatisation of marinas in Alimos, Chios, Argostoli and Kalamaria through the concession model.”

He added: “In partnership with port authorities in various locations around Greece, planning for the development of new marinas through the public private partnership model will be finalised this summer.”

It was pointed out that Greece

lags behind other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean such as Turkey and Croatia, which have already embarked on a strategic transformation of their own yachting sector and marina infrastructure development.

“Greece must renew its framework of establishing and operating tourist ports,” Stavros Katsikadis, president of the Greek Marinas Association, told the forum.

“A reasonable and stable tax and regulatory regime would help attract investments by reducing legal risks.”

The cruise sector was also in focus during the forum’s second and final day with top international and regional representatives of the industry adding their own unique perspectives.

According to Ukko Metsola, vice president of Royal Caribbean Cruises, the

“With 2018 earmarked as the European Union-China tourism year, the opportunity for the Eastern Mediterranean to position itself as a key cruise destination for Chinese tourists is today more important than ever before,” he added.

Innovative marketing could hold the answers to many of the challenges stifling the East Med region’s growth as the adverse geopolitical conditions continue unabated, according to Erkunt Oner from Turkey’s Tourism Investors Association.

The 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy and is supported by organisations including the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, the Hellenic Port Association (ELIME), the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, the Greek Marinas Association and the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA).

THERE’S A NEW WAY TO MAKE CRUISING SAILS

There’s a New Way to Make Cruising Sails Woven or laminate? That’s the choice for anyone in the market for cruising sails – until now. Chris Beeson finds out how North Sails has blown the debate wide open As with most things in life, choosing new cruising sails involves compromise. You can opt for the longer life and lower cost of woven polyester sails and accept that, within a season, they will begin to stretch and you will lose full control because you can’t flatten the sails, which means more heeling, more weather helm, more leeway.

There are more expensive sailcloths that weave in stretch-resistant fibres like Dyneema and Vectran, but the very fact that they are woven means they will still stretch as the fibres straighten under load. Woven polyester sails are by definition low modulus (resistance to stretch), low tenacity (breaking strength) compared to newer fibres, but remain popular because of their comparatively low cost, high UV resistance and high flex resistance, which means they can take a lot of punishment.

In the early 1980s, another option became available: the paneled laminate sail, which is lighter aloft, holds its shape very well and will deliver better sail control, but costs more, is prone to mildew and is more fragile.

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Its shape-holding ability is delivered by a ‘scrim’ or mesh of polyester or higher-tech yarns like aramid, Dyneema or carbon fibre, sealed onto a thin film, usually Mylar. For cruising purposes, this is then covered on both sides with tafetta to protect the film and scrim. The scrim is built with straight fibres so stretch is greatly reduced compared to a woven cloth. However, once the Mylar film or the scrim is damaged, the sail loses its strength and sooner or later it will fail in a spectacular and expensive way.

Now there is a third option.

In the search for performance advantage, racers demand innovation from sail lofts, sail designers and scientists. Since time immemorial, sails have been made from panels of cloth sewn together. That was still the case in 1955 when DuPont released Dacron, a woven polyester sailcloth that replaced cotton canvas as the cloth of choice. The cloth is still cut into panels and sewn together in the time-honoured fashion, but compared to cotton, Dacron was stronger, lighter and had better UV resistance.

In 1992 North Sails introduced 3DL sails. The big breakthrough was that the sail was laid up on a mold, built in three dimensions rather than two, so its shape could be controlled perfectly. Also, it enabled the use of continuous fibres along the loadpaths, rather than the discontinuous fibres you get if you stitch

panels together. The result was perfect shape, hardly any stretch and light weight. The only drawback was that 3DL was a laminate sail, hence fragile. The challenge was: can we build a molded sail without using Mylar film?

because it’s polyester, it’s low cost. Surely this is too good to be true?

The breakthrough came when Swiss engineers working for Alinghi’s 2007 America’s Cup challenge laid out fibres and pre-impregnated them with thermoset resin glue, creating featherweight filament spread tapes of pure fibre. By building these into sail sections, adding extra layers of tape in high stress areas where strengthening is needed, then vacuuming these onto the mold, heat treating to activate the resin glue, a one-piece sail was created that was pure fibre and, crucially, no film. In the end Alinghi didn’t use the shiny, jet black sails but North Sails understood the potential of the technology, then known as Amalgam, bought it and used it to launch its 3Di range of sails.

1 Fibres created 2 Fibres transported to weaving mill 3 Fibres coated with sizing to improve the weaving process 4 Fibres woven into greige goods 5 Greige goods transferred to finishing plant 6 Greige goods scoured to remove sizing, then dried 7 Greige goods impregnated with resin and heat shrunk 8 Woven cloth calendared with high pressure rolling 9 Finished sailcloth transferred to distribution warehouse 10 Finished sailcloth transported to sail production facility 11 Finished sailcloth is cut into panels 12 Panels are assembled and sewn into blank sail 13 Blank sail fitted with ropes, rings and tapes and patches 14 Finished sail is transported to customer

If you follow ocean racing, you’ll be familiar with 3Di sails. They are used by most of the boats in the Vendée Globe, and all of the boats in the Volvo Ocean Race. They were also used by Thomas Coville aboard his 31m trimaran Sodebo Ultim when he sailed solo around the world in under 50 days, and on the 31.5m trimaran Idec Sport when Francis Joyon and his crew of five sailed around the world in under 41 days.

Reliability is not an issue for 3Di. The technology is well proven.

The big news, the breakthrough, is that North Sails has adapted this technology to process polyester fibres. The result is 3Di NORDAC, a sail that is 100 per cent polyester, the fibres and the resin, which has all the durability characteristics of a polyester sail, high UV resistance and high flex resistance, but holds its shape because it’s been built with tapes made from straight fibres, not woven ones. Also

What is different about the production process?

Process for woven polyester:

Process for 3Di NORDAC: 1 Fibres created 2 Fibres transported directly to sail production facility 3 Fibres converted to resinimpregnated filament spread tapes 4 Filament tapes are robotically assembled into sail sections

THERE’S A NEW WAY TO MAKE CRUISING SAILS 5 Sail sections are vacuummolded and cured into a monolithic sail membrane 6 Sail membrane fitted with ropes, rings and tapes 7 Finished sail is transported to customer What’s the truth about 3Di NORDAC? North Sails says 3Di NORDAC is as big a sailmaking revolution as the introduction of Dacron in 1955 It sounded like snake oil to us too, so we spoke to Bill Fortenberry, North Sails’ cruising market manager, and Sam Richmond, an expert from North Sails UK, to find out the facts.

Was there a big breakthrough, or was this a logical extension of the 3Di process?

BF: Both. 3Di has been evolving for 6-8 years, but no-one was thinking of a polyester product. We want to better serve all the market segments and the cruising market is an opportunity for us. How could we help with better sails and better durability? Then a light bulb went on: could we build a white polyester sail in our 3Di process?

It took 18 months to figure out how to handle polyester fibres, these micro-thin filaments of polyester, in the 3Di process. Polyester is stretchier, which is a benefit as it makes the sail tough and more forgiving, but when you pull it though a machine to make the filament spread tapes, that needs tension so it wants to recoil when the tension is relaxed. Making the tapes was the hard part.

3Di NORDAC blends modern construction and traditional fibres. Rather than weaving, we’re spreading. Rather than stitching, we’re glueing.

How many layers of tape are needed, and how are the layers glued together?

BF: There’s a minimum of six up to a maximum of 300 layers, on the clew of a superyacht main, say. You

make 3Di NORDAC in the same way you’d build a boat on a male mould, with extra structural strengthening where it’s needed.

We use a thermoset two-part polyester resin. The heat lamp gets the resin to flow, the catalyst sets it. It can’t be melted if you heat it.

It’s a seamless sail, so what are the lines that look like seams, the square pattern?

BF: The top two to three layers of tapes on both sides are external protective tapes, running horizontal and vertical, which provide chafe abrasion and UV durability.

The outer tapes overlap slightly and that is creating the square pattern.

Are the reefs’ tacks, clews and feet beefed up with patches?

SR: Reefs are traditionally added as an afterthought.

Here we get to lay it up as we’re building the sail, so there is no extra weight where it doesn’t need to be.

Are UV strips, webbing tapes and rings stitched in as usual?

BF: Tapes and rings are stitched in. We’re still experimenting with the UV strip. It could be stitched, or painted on. These sails have additional external tapes built in, not stitched. That’s not standard, it’s something we’re looking at.

Are there any specific care requirements for 3Di NORDAC? SR: No, you can wash it like you would any Dacron sail.

BF: If you poked a hole through the sail you can patch, glue or stitch it back together. Mildew is less of an issue as there are no voids for water to get into.

What are the advantages/ disadvantages of 3Di NORDAC over standard Dacron?

SR: I can’t come up with a single disadvantage. You’re paying similar money for a polyester sail to get a onepiece moulded sail, which is more durable and less stretchy than anything before, and it feels way nicer than

Dacron in the hand.

BF: It’s a better cruising experience and the North Sails customer enjoys sailing.

We’re often accused of being too performance oriented but cruising performance is a thing. It involves moving through the water more effectively and efficiently.

That means ease of handling, ease of trim and better shape holding because you want less weather helm, less leeway, less heel. Less stretch means more control. Cruising performance also means durability, and 3Di sails are proven to last.

Without seams, will these sails be lighter that similar panel sails?

BF: It should weigh the same as a crosscut Dacron sail, but with more strength and toughness. It could be lighter for the same strength as a crosscut sail. The stiffness that comes with 3Di sails makes furling easier, stacking on the boom is a little different at first. The additional strength is built into the structure, with many layers of tape at the corners and reef points. Even the batten pockets are built in. The pockets are closed at the leech, the batten slides in from the luff.

Have you had any failures yet and, if so, what was learned?

BF: Yes, we had some luff slides tear out. We’ve made about 50 3Di NORDAC sails and those would have been in the teens. Where slides attach to sails, we use grommets and webbing straps. We learned we needed to build up the fibre mass more than we expected where the slides attach so we built up the structure in that area.

For potential customers, how are you backing up your faith in 3Di NORDAC? BF: All North Sails have a one-year warranty on defects in quality or workmanship, and a year’s free sail care.

Depending on use and care, we guarantee the structure of the sail beyond that. Cruisers expect sails to last 6-8 years or more and 3Di NORDAC is

engineered accordingly.

Why are you sending out measurers to everyone who orders a sail? Aren’t those measurements already known?

BF: Every 3Di sail is a custom sail. There is a base aerodynamic model but the aspect ratio and size is different so the mould on which the sail is laid up changes for every single sail.

No two boats are the same.

It’s the same service any raceboat would get.

It sounds expensive.

Will cruising sailors be able to afford them?

BF: North Sails is a premium quality brand. We have never been the least expensive sailmaker but we are pricing 3Di NORDAC within our existing Dacron product family to be affordable on small and medium-sized boats.

Customers will be pleased with price and value. The racing guys tend to occupy the moulds in racing season, so you’ll get a better deal if you order outside the first half of the year.

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Knots are Great but Beware of Limitations Paul Dyer, technical manager at Marlow Ropes, tests the effects of knots and splices on rope strength.

It’s likely anyone who has ever used ropes has learned to tie knots - to create eyes, connect rope to objects or even just for decoration. There’s a knot for every application and for many applications there is no better solution than a knot.

Nonetheless it is important to be aware of the limitations of knots.

Every time a rope is distorted strength is lost. When a rope is bent around itself or an object, some of the strength quoted by the manufacturer is lost. A bent rope means some of the fibres on the outside of the curve will have to carry more load while fibres on the inside may take none of the load.

In addition, parts of the rope in a knot may be compressed and the fibres unable to move to share load. These factors and more combine to give a complex mechanical system that ultimately reduces a rope’s strength.

The level of strength

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reduction can be substantial.

In some cases, strength can be reduced by over 50 per cent.

However, this will depend on many factors, including the type of knot, how the knot is tied, how neat it is, how the rope is loaded, the design of the rope and so on.

For these reasons Marlow likes to keep things simple with the following guidelines: Typical polyester or nylon ropes should be expected to retain 50 percent of original strength when knotted. Ropes made from HMPE or LCP type material (for example Dyneema or Vectran) should be assumed to retain only 40 percent of their strength when knotted, while Aramid ropes could retain as little as 30 per cent of their strength.

In contrast to these figures, a well spliced rope will typically retain 90 percent of its quoted strength. In fact, some ropes (typically HMPE products) are often quoted with spliced strength, as this is how the product is tested. If strength of termination is critical then a splice is always the preferred choice.

There is much healthy debate about what knots work best for any application and which knot is strongest.

Tying knots is a skill, it needs to be practiced! There are numerous examples of accidents and injuries caused when an incorrectly tied knot behaves unexpectedly. It’s better to know a few simple multipurpose knots that can be reliably tied every time than to try and use the ‘best’ exotic knot but make an error in tying it.

The following ‘Magnificent Seven’ knots can be used to solve almost any rope problem. Notice some of the same knots can be used for many different applications. If you only learn one knot learn a figure 8 and how to use its many variations.

1.Fig 8 – can be used as: • Stopper • Eye • To join ropes • To attach to something • Friction hitch 2. Alpine butterfly • Eyes in middle of rope, ‘Y’ hangs etc 3. Reef knot • Joining 2 ropes 4. Sheet bend • Joining 2 ropes of different size 5. Clove hitch • Attaching a rope to something

6. Round turn & 2 half hitches • Attaching a rope to something 7. Prusik Knot • Friction hitch to grip rope The study of knots can be fascinating and a lifetime’s work. The Ashley Book of Knots, often considered the definitive work on the subject, contains over 3800 knots and 7000 illustrations and took Clifford Ashley a lifetime to compile!

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REGATTA NEWS in the second OSTAR in 1964 earned the Frenchman a citation from President De Gaulle. His win made him a national hero at home and reputedly began France’s still enduring obsession with solo offshore racing.

The doublehanded TWOSTAR race was introduced in 1981 and ran on an opposite four year cycle to the OSTAR until the two were combined for the first time this year.

Justin Chisholm International Sailing Writer

Atlantic Rescue of OSTAR Race Although it has become commonplace these days, racing across the Atlantic is an endeavour not to be taken lightly. That’s a lesson that several competitors in the singlehanded OSTAR and doublehanded TWOSTAR races learned the hard way this June when they fell foul of a vicious mid-Atlantic storm.

These shorthanded races are organised by the British Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth. The OSTAR dates back to 1960 when British yachtsman Blondie Hasler first came up with the daring idea of racing solo across the Atlantic. That first race was won by Britain’s Francis Chichester on Gipsy Moth III against four other competitors.

Eric Tabarly’s subsequent victory aboard Pen Duick II

A total of 21 boats set off from Plymouth for Newport, Rhode Island at the end of May. All was going as well as could be expected in the opening week until 60 knot winds and 15 metre seas struck, wreaking havoc across the fleet of 27 to 60 foot boats.

Soon after the storm hit the Canadian coastguard in Halifax received EPIRB distress signals from three boats and immediately began to coordinate rescue operations using commercial shipping in the area.

The Dutch Jeanneau Sun Fast 37 ‘Happy’ was dismasted and her two skippers subsequently had to be rescued by the crew of the ocean-going tug ‘APL Forward’. At the same time the pair of Bulgarian sailors on the Luffe 37.09 ‘Furia’ were rescued from their sinking yacht by the survey vessel ‘Thor Magna’.

under his keel – reported serious damage to the hull of his cherished Formosa 42 ‘Tamarind’ and called for help.

Fortunately for the 73-yearold Wheatley, the Cunard Line luxury ocean liner ‘Queen Mary 2’ was close by en route to Halifax, Nova Scotia and carried out the rescue.

without external assistance.

Despite all the drama and destruction caused by the storm, not everyone got caught out by its arrival. The eventual race winner, Andrew Mura on the Open 50 ‘Spirit of Sardegna’, took a huge loop to the north to avoid the depression.

The following day the Italian skipper of the Classe 950 ‘Illumia’ had to be airlifted off his rapidly sinking boat after his keel slammed into a semi-submerged object. Two other boats also sustained damage in the storm but were able to make their way to land

Despite sailing hundreds of miles out of his way – at one point he was on the same latitude as the Scottish city of Inverness – Mura dodged the bad weather almost entirely and was able to romp into Newport several days in front of the fleet.

Meanwhile, Mervyn Wheatley – an experienced British solo skipper with more than 250,000 nautical sailing miles

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classic yacht enthusiasts after a long winter in the yards. Brightwork gleaming, the classic yacht community meets for the first time in the season this side of The Atlantic and the buzz on the dock is electric.

Participating from all over the globe. Points mean prizes and this event is important to the overall ratings for the season as it is the first on the calendar to count towards the Mediterranean Championship: The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.

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Having won three races and finished second in another, Christian Niels’ gaff cutter, Mariska, an International 15-Metre Class built in 1908

by Fife of Scotland, topped the Big Boats standings ahead of Moonbeam of Fife (1903) and Cambria skippered by Chris Barkham (1928), both of which were also launched at the same legendary yard. Staying with

the Big Boats category, the 1902 three-masted schooner, Shenandoah of Sark, made a very impressive and welcome return after a long absence from the classic sailing regatta circuit under the watchful command of Skipper Russell Potter.

Chinook, a gaff cutter built in the US in 1916, took the top step of the Vintage Yachts podium at Antibes for the third consecutive year. The New York 40 is celebrating her fifth season competing on the Panerai circuit in 2017 and also had the satisfaction of taking line honours ahead of the entire fleet in two of her four races. In the Vintage Gaff grouping, Chinook skippered

by Jonathan Greenwood outstripped both the Italian yacht Linnet and Eva (1906).

Encounter, a 16-metre built

by American yard Palmer Johnson in 1976 to a design

by Argentinian naval genius German Frères, also took her third consecutive victory in the Classic Yachts category at Antibes. In the Classic Marconi Racer class, she finished ahead of the hugely successful racer Ganbare (1973), winner of the 2016 Panerai Classic Yachts overall season trophy.

The 1916 New York 40 Rowdy, twin sister to Chinook but sporting a Bermudan rig, beat Enterprise and Jour de Fete in the Vintage Marconi A class.

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The Voiles d’Antibes - Trophée Panerai June 2017 in Port Vauban, France officially opened The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2017 Mediterranean season. With over 80 yachts registered it was the largest Spring gathering of classic yachts in the Med and showed a healthy turnout of these vintage yachts, yachties and

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At the conclusion of the 22nd edition of Les Voiles d’Antibes, the yachts Mariska (Big Boats), Chinook (Vintage Yachts), Encounter (Classic Yachts) and Tabasco 5 (Spirit of Tradition) took home the coveted Panerai watches awarded as prizes for the four main categories for the 13thconsecutive year by the Florentine luxury sports watch-maker. The 80 classic and vintage vessels that took part in the French Riviera event competed in four races, with a different course each day.

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Former round-the-worlder, Skylark of 1937 did likewise in the Vintage Marconi B class, while Jalina (1946) triumphed in the Vintage Marconi C. The Italian yacht EA held sway in the Classic Marconi B after winning four out of her four races, while Maria Giovanna II took the Classic Marconi C

class and, last but not least, Minx dominated the Tofinou one-design category.

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And... It’s A Rematch As we go to press, we now know who will challenge Oracle in the finals of The America’s Cup. After a thrilling challenger final match between Artemis of Sweden and Emirates Team New Zealand, the Kiwi’s came out on top. Peter Burling’s Emirates Team New Zealand squad has earned a rematch against ORACLE TEAM USA for the 35th America’s Cup with a convincing victory over Artemis Racing in the final match of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs.

It was a nerve-wracking afternoon for the New Zealand team and its fans.

With their team on match point, the first attempt at sailing race seven was abandoned after the wind died with Emirates Team New Zealand holding the lead.

But in the second attempt at racing, Burling won the

start over his counterpart on Artemis Racing, Nathan Outteridge, and led into mark one for the first time in the series.

From there, the Kiwis showed blazing speed, extending around the race course for what appeared to be an easy race win, a 5-2 victory in the series, and a date in the America’s Cup against ORACLE TEAM USA. In 2013, in San Francisco, ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill led his team to one of the greatest comebacks in sport, racing back from a 1-8 deficit to win 9-8 over Emirates Team New Zealand.

But Peter Burling wasn’t on that team. In fact, the only holdover on the Kiwi starting crew is wing trimmer and skipper Glenn Ashby. The 2017 Emirates Team New Zealand doesn’t appear to be scarred from that experience.

After racing, the inaugural

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs Trophy was presented to Emirates Team New Zealand by Grant Gibbons, Bermuda’s Minister of Economic Development, at a prize-giving ceremony in the America’s Cup Village.

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs Finals Race 1 Emirates Team New Zealand beat Artemis Racing: 47 seconds Race 2 Artemis Racing beat Emirates Team New Zealand: 15 seconds Race 3 Emirates Team New Zealand win: Artemis Racing do not finish Race 4 Artemis Racing beat Emirates Team New Zealand: 15 seconds Race 5 Emirates Team New

Zealand win: Artemis Racing do not finish Race 6 Emirates Team New Zealand beat Artemis Racing: 1 second Race 7 Race abandoned for exceeding the time limit (to be re-sailed) Race 7 Emirates Team New Zealand beat Artemis Racing: 56 seconds America’s Cup matches are Saturday / Sunday June 17-18, Saturday / Sunday June 24-25 and Monday / Tuesday June 26 - 27 if extra days / races required.

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Twenty Yachts Compete for the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta Trophy Principal Race Officer Peter Craig explained some of the challenges in delivering close, equable racing for a varied fleet of Superyachts and J Class Yachts which will race in four different classes.

“We have split the fleet into four classes including the J Class. It is very important with these hugely disparate sailing characteristics. Not only is there a size difference there is a speed differences which is as much as six minutes a mile between the fastest and slowest boats.”

Class B features Action, the 37m Dykstra design which finished runners up at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta in March.

Action has double Olympic silver medallist and Volvo Ocean Race winner Ian Walker and double Olympic gold winner Shirley Robertson sharing the roles as strategist and tactician. Action races in Class B along with Rebecca, the 42m Frers ketch, Sojana the Farr designed 35m ketch which has French sailing legend, round the world record breaking skipper Loick Peyron on the crew list. Rebecca and Sojana both finished second in their respective classes in Saint Barths in the Spring. Sojana won Antigua Week overall this year.

Four times America’s Cup winner Brad Butterworth is scheduled to sail on Meteor, the 47.7m Dykstra design.

Six J Class yachts will race, representing the most competitive fleet of J Class yachts ever assembled.

While the Superyacht fleets race from a staggered start, each crossing the line at a fixed time interval, the J Class contest fleet races.

The line up of crews include dozens of past America’s Cup winners. Ranger, skippered and steered by Erle Williams, has 15 America’s Cup wins shared between seven key sailors, including Matty

Mitchell with three wins and Tony Rae, Jared Henderson and Jeremy Scantlebury with two wins apiece. On Svea tactician Tom Whidden’s won three America’s Cups with Stars & Stripes in 1980, 1987 and 1988 along with Peter Isler, also on Svea in 1987 and 1988. Legendary grinder Andrew Taylor is crew boss on Svea and has won the America’s Cup three times, in 1995 and 2000 with Team New Zealand and in 2010 with Oracle. And Hanuman’s trimmer Warwick Fleury has four America’s Cup wins also, twice with Team New Zealand and twice with Alinghi.

Class C with seven entries is the biggest and most diverse division, ranging from the three masted 88m Perini Navi Maltese Falcon to the smaller, elegant 23.3m Wild Horses.

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REGATTA NEWS the Copa del Rey MAPFRE 2016, and recently chose Sail Racing PalmaVela as their grand European début.

Approximately ten teams are estimated to participate this summer on the waters of the Bay of Palma.

The regatta will also host the one-design classes: Swan 45, ClubSwan 42, X-35 and J80, and IRC fleets, ORC and Maxi 72.

The competition programme includes up to 24 races for the GC32, 12 for the X35, Swan 45 and J80, and 11 for the other classes.

Mapfre Copa del Rey 2017 For the second consecutive year, the hotel IBEROSTAR Las Letras in Madrid played host to the official presentation of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE regatta. More than one hundred guests attended the official opening of the 36th edition of the event, including sponsors, press and sailors.

Guests included MAPFRE Chairman and CEO, Antonio Huertas and Vice chairman Antonio Núñez, Guenther Seemann, CEO of BMW Group Spain and Portugal, and the skipper of the Spanish team in the GC 32 class, Olympic Champion, Iker Martínez.

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who expressed his thanks to MAPFRE and the other collaborating organisations for their confidence and support of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE. “Without them, it would be impossible”, admitted Sanz.

“The ‘Copa’ is at the very forefront of sailing; updating its classes both in one design and handicap classes, and keeping the mono-hulls and flying catamarans, like the GC32 class. The main novelty this year is the first-time participation of the Spanish team. It will be led by one of the most talented sailors in the country, Iker Martínez, who will be sailing under the RCNP flag”.

Continuous innovation The Copa del Rey MAPFRE remains loyal to its origins, and in 2017 has invited a

wide-ranging and extremely international fleet, combining the very best one design classes with those competing in compensated time.

Following the huge success of their début in 2016, the GC32 flying catamarans will return to the Bay of Palma, and have chosen the 36th Copa del Rey MAPFRE as the third scoring event of the European circuit, the GC32 Racing Tour 2017.

This year’s new class is the ClubSwan 50, the beautiful one-design which was presented worldwide during

A sporting and social event The Copa del Rey MAPFRE is much more than a regatta.

The competition will be complemented on land with a full social agenda, truly referential in summer in the Balearic islands. Celebrities and guests will mix with almost 1500 sailors to enjoy an attractive cocktail of gastronomy, music and entertainment. In 2016 there were guests from the world of sport, music and royalty, including Pierre Casiraghi and his wife Beatrice Borromeo, from the royal family of Monaco, Basque chef Martín Berasategui, ex-tennis player Carlos Moyà and his wife actress and presenter Carolina Cerezuela, among others.

In 2017 the social programme of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE is already promising and features three key events: the Fiesta del Regatista by Discoteca Club de Mar Picco Palma, the Owners’ Dinner and the Prize Giving Ceremony, which on Saturday 5th August represents the grand finale of the 36th edition.

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In the club boat Marc, Ignasi and Gaspar had a great first experience of flying fifteen, despite twice temporarily dropping a crew member overboard during the gybes.

They loved the speed and power of the boat, and said they’ll be back again!

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flying fifteen Mallorca With the Optimist Championships taking place at Pollensa later this month, our racing calendar was changed, with only one race before the press deadline. The Hugh Wilson Trophy has also been moved forward a week, and will now be on June 17.

10 June, Trofeo Formentor – Pollensa Although the change of date was at short notice, five boats turned out to contest this regatta. Sun, fair wind and fast boats – everything promised a good day, especially the courses – many of them had triangles!

Diego had asked if some sailors from the RCNPP junior Laser fleet might join us.

We’re always keen to see new blood, so Marc Goma, Ignasi Torandell and Gaspar Villalonga would use the club boat, and Martí Ribas crew with John Walker. To mix things up further, Stephen handed over the helm of ffugue to Teresa, who helmed throughout the regatta.

The first race was an “up and down” of two laps. With the earlier than usual start of 13:00, the Embat hadn’t really set in, and the left side of the course was favoured. Spanish Fly set off with a good start, fuego fatuo in tow. ffugue was struggling to get the new jib 80

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going, and lagged up the beat.

Marc, Ignasi and Gaspar had a good start at the pin end, and followed the shifts up the beat to arrive close behind Dragonfly and ffugue. Down the run, fuego fatuo elected for the port gybe first, and built up a wide separation.

This proved a wise choice, as although ffugue closed on Spanish Fly, fuego fatuo had the closing speed, and slipped between them at the bottom mark. The second beat was close, but without place changes. Down the run, the top three were tussling, with John again going for the opposite side of the course; and all finishing in the same sequence within seconds of each other.

Course for race two was a single lap – but it was a triangle! After a tight start, ffugue elected to go right and pick up the early Embat shifts.

This worked all the way to the lay line, when Spanish Fly slipped in at the mark. Diego had wisely set the wing such that the two legs were not equal, so we had an exciting tight reach first. There were no place changes, although fuego fatuo had a good tussle with Dragonfly.

Third race was a combination of the previous two – with a triangle first then a sausage. ffugue’s tactic was again to go right, and this time the fleet followed. Nevertheless, they were first at the top, with

fuego fatuo close behind. Two great 3 sail reaches saw ffugue further ahead at the bottom, with Dragonfly and fuego fatuo next. Arriving first at the top mark, ffugue decided to change downwind tactics and go for a gybe set. Although this was the favoured side of the course, fuego fatuo were close behind and set about closing the gap. ffugue made the first gybe, and caught John unaware. Recovering well, they had the inside of the run, and capitalised on this to finish less than a boat length ahead, with Spanish Fly third.

Before the breeze went Diego offered us another race, and gave us another triangle. Right side was more favoured, and soon after the start everyone gravitated that way, with Spanish Fly first at the top. ffugue were unable to pass fuego fatuo, who maintained

1 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Mark Hart 3 2 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Martí Ribas 5 3 ESP3598 ffugue Teresa Parry / Stephen Babbage 7 4 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Marco Haack 11 5 ESP 3211 Affrayd Knot Marc Goma / Ignasi Torandell / Gaspar Villalonga 15 Next up 17 June: Hugh Wilson Trophy Pollensa 7 July: Balearic Championships Pollensa 29 July: Scandy Cup Pollensa 19 August: Michael Clough Trophy Pollensa 26-27 August: Trofeo Cormorán Pollensa We’ve published the full 2017 calendar on our website http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de and also Facebook @f15s

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OneSails Selected as Exclusive Sailmaker at 2017 ORC World Championship The organizers of the 2017 ORC World Championship have selected OneSails as exclusive sailmaker to manage sails service and support during the event.

Roberto Sponza, President of the Yacht Club Porto San Rocco, leader of the Organizing Committee, said: “After a careful selection, we decided to rely on OneSails for their expertise and outstanding results in sailing as the 2016 ORC World and European championships, as well as their well-known efficient and comprehensive service.”

OneSails will guarantee maximum support to over 130 crews, regardless of the onboard sail brand, thanks to an h24 mobile sail loft in Porto San Rocco, which will be staffed with multilingual sailmakers, and the two closer lofts in Verona and Materija (Slovenia.) A rib boat will be dedicated to the direct onboard pick up and delivery of sails.

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achievements on this our 10th anniversary,” said Dede De Luca, CEO of OneSails. “As a worldwide network with 43 lofts in 26 nations and 3 continents, we strive for a capillary presence on the international market to meet the needs of customers all over the world. And with our exclusive 4T FORTE continuous fibre composite technology, our sails are unbeatable in reliability, durability and performance; bar none.”

In Trieste, the OneSails team will be at the disposal of all owners and crews offering a dedicated weather forecasting service each morning, as well as professional photo and video shooting during the races. OneSails will also actively participate in the prize giving ceremony and provide a special surprise, which will be disclosed soon.

The ORC 2017 World Championship will take place in Muggia, Trieste from 30 June 30th to 8 July and is organized by Yacht Club Porto San Rocco, Yacht Club Adriaco, Triestina della Vela, Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, Circolo della Vela Muggia e dal Club Nautico Triestino Sirena.

Volvo Ocean Race Youth Academy Returns The Volvo Ocean Race Youth Academy, powered by International, is back for 201718 - and more committed than ever to helping young people around the world learn more about sailing.

The programme, which was a great success in 2014-15, has been backed by AkzoNobel coatings brand, International, which has become the Official Youth Partner for the forthcoming edition, and aims to give youngsters around the planet a chance to try the sport, whilst driving excitement and interest around the race by encouraging more people to experience sailing and teamwork.

For the more experienced young sailors, a series of races in Optimist dinghies will take place at ten of the 12 scheduled stopovers.

Various workshops, training sessions and other activities will also be provided, such as educating and inspiring people to tackle the problem of plastic in our oceans.

The Youth Academy events will take place in 10 Host Cities along the Volvo Ocean Race route - Alicante, Lisbon, Cape Town, Hong Kong, Auckland, Itajaí, Newport, Cardiff, Gothenburg and The Hague. Each Optimist race will feature eight teams, with each Volvo Ocean Race team represented by a team in the Youth Academy.

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Volvo Ocean Race Makes Radical Route Changes with New Foiling 60-footers Foil-assisted 60ft offshore monohulls, flying inshore catamarans, and tearing up the conventional round the world route map are among the major changes announced for the 2019 Volvo Ocean Race Volvo Ocean Race organisers promised the most radical shake-up of the race since its inception in 1973, and the raft of changes announced today for the 2019 edition will bring about some fundamental shifts in what the Volvo Ocean Race represents.

A huge topic of discussion has been the choice of new yacht class, which organisers had previously confirmed would be a one-design by Guillaume Verdier, but not revealed whether it would be a monohull or multihull format.

Volvo Ocean Race CEO Mark

Turner has confirmed that the ocean legs will be sailed in a foil-assisted 60-footer, in many ways the least surprising announcement of the day following the adoption of foils by the IMOCA 60 class over the past two years.

More intriguingly, Turner now sees potential for the new Volvo one-design 60-footers to potentially compete alongside the IMOCA fleet.

Speaking exclusively to Yachting World in Paris ahead of today’s announcement, he explained: “We found ourselves looking at the fact that the best boat for the Volvo Ocean Race, which is a combination of performance, safety, technology development, actually can also be used as a platform with a change of rig and keel - on other circuits. That’s a bonus to what we’re doing.”

While the new one-design will not be specifically designed to fit the IMOCA box rule, Turner says that the wealth of data and experience Verdier

and others have in designing and building foiling 60-footers will be invaluable, and was a key reason in not going for a larger design such as a 70-footer.

Assuming that the IMOCA class rule in, say, 2020-21, remains open to ex-Volvo Ocean Race boats, this plan achieves several things which fit with recurring themes in Turner’s new vision for the race, including improved sustainability credentials - building large composite yachts with a short shelf-life no longer sits well with the event’s green ethos - as well as giving sponsors and sailors wider platforms with more longevity to promote their message across, and joining some dots in the sport.

Meanwhile a second, inshore fully foiling multihull class has also been announced, between 32 and 50ft long.

This will be raced at stopovers by - at least very largely - the same crew who are racing the offshore leg to prevent teams

from forming two separate squads. Again this will be a one-design, taking the best elements from existing foiling multihull classes, such as the GC32 and rapidly developing AC50s.

Eight 60-footers will be built, and the multihull one-design drawings will be put out to tender, a process starting this week.

The changes most likely to upset purists will be major alterations to the traditional round the world route. Details are yet to be confirmed, but Turner has revealed that they are considering a radical overhaul of the course, starting with plans to run events more frequently, through to routes that include everything from around-theworld non-stop, to starting and finishing in a different hemisphere or continent, and even a non-stop race around the bottom of the earth.

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Super Steady Platoon Win Rolex TP52 World Title TP52 World Championship in Scarlino, Italy - May 16 - 20 Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon crew got the better of the five-time title holders Quantum Racing during an exciting winner takes all final day showdown to win the Rolex TP52 World Championship title for the first time. Their seemingly unerring consistency across the challenging, hard-to-read conditions proved telling.

Though they did not win a race, only once in eight contests did Platoon finish out of the top three, counting five second places. Third in 2008, losing out on the final day in Puerto Portals to finish third, this time the Platoon crew stayed super focused and closed out their first world title together.

With the last day programme on the waters off Scarlino, Tuscany cut to just one race as the WNW’ly breeze took time to build the regatta leaders Platoon started the grand finale with a lead of two points over Quantum Racing. The defending world champions made the better start, Platoon faltering momentarily. But ice cool tactician John Kostecki and 86

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strategist Jordi Calafat stuck to Platoon’s game plan, investing progressively in the right side, staying out of the fray, sailing clean lanes to allow their speed edge – particularly downwind – to work.

While Azzurra enhanced their early lead by getting to the paying, favoured right side of the first beat, Quantum Racing found themselves sandwiched between two other boats, unable to get there in time. In the 14 - 16kt breeze, Platoon were quick upwind and rounded the first windward turn in third, already seemingly with their hands on the world title.

As Azzurra went on to win, Platoon passed Bronenosec on the second round to win the world championship title by seven points from Quantum Racing, who won the title last year in Menorca.

Azzurra’s win in the final race put them onto the podium.

Platoon’s consistency across the wind range – (5 - 18) kts over their eight races sailed – proved convincing. Only in one heat did Müller-Spreer’s German-flagged team finish outside the top three, a hard earned sixth converted from an early race tenth place rounding proving its value in the winning scoreline.

The vastly experienced German owner - driver returned to the TP52 class in 2015 joining the 52 Super Series with a Vrolijk designed successor to his previous Platoons after a seven year

hiatus finishing fourth overall.

Technical changes to the boat last winter – bolstering his team line up with America’s Cup winner John Kostecki as tactician from the back end of last season, bringing on Dirk De Ridder as mainsheet trimmer from the beginning 2017, and having Pepe Ribes as boat captain and pitman – have stabilised the team’s confidence, but more importantly improved their speed.

An incredibly focussed and determined Platoon crew win the prize.

As part of the three-boat Quantum Sails programme, along with Gladiator and Quantum Racing, the free flow of knowledge and information between the trio and the empirical, comprehensive package of data and performance analysis has been an important component in Platoon’s consistency this season. They were second in Key West in January and second in Miami in March – behind Quantum Racing and Azzurra respectively – coming to Scarlino as the crew most likely to break the world title monopoly of three winners since 2007: Quantum Racing in 2016, 2014, 2011, 2010 and 2008, Azzurra/Matador in 2009 and 2015, and Rán Racing in 2013.

Quantum Racing were title contenders right up until the final race which was a disappointing outcome for Quantum Racing and for

hard driving tactician Terry Hutchinson.

At the theoretical midpoint of the season, with three of the six regattas sailed, Platoon lead the 52 Super Series by four points going into next month’s Audi 52 Super Series Sailing Week in Porto Cervo. Azzurra lie second and Quantum Racing third, 14pts off the lead.

Final Standings TP52 World Championship (after 8 races): 1. Platoon (GER, Harm Müller-Spreer), (2,3,2,2,2,6,3,2) 22 pts.

2. Quantum Racing (Doug DeVos, USA), (1,2,8,1,1,7,2,7) 29 3. Azzurra (Roemmers Family ITA/ARG), (3,1,6,8,6,4,4,1) 33 4. Alegre (Andrés Soriano GBR/USA), (5,6,4,4,3,2,6,5) 35 5. Gladiator (Tony Langley, GBR) (6,10,1,3,8,10,1,6) 45 6. Rán Racing (Niklas Zennström, SWE), (10,5,5,7,9,3,7,3) 49 7. Sled (Takashi Okura, USA), (4,9,7,9,7,1,8,8) 53 8. Provezza (Ergin Imre, TUR) (RDG6.3,8,10,6,4,5,5,9) 53.3.

9. Bronenosec (Vladimir Liubomirov, RUS), (8,7,9,5,5,9,9,4) 56 10. Sorcha (Peter Harrison, GBR), (7,4,3,10,10,8,10,10) 62 © Nico Martinez / Martinez Studio

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REGATTA NEWS Lionheart, which has seven times round the world racer Bouwe Bekking as its long time tactician reaped the rewards of their solid, consistent sailing – finishing second today – to win the class which contains dozens of past America’s Cup winners among the crews competing in Bermuda.

“It is always good to win the tune up regatta.” Tactician Bekking quipped on the dock at the Hamilton Princess Marina where there are currently eight of the world’s nine J Class yachts berthed.

“We are delighted. We want to win all the races we ever do. That’s why we do it, isn’t it.” Bekking smiled, “And the boat is going well in the conditions that we have prepared her for.”

J-Class Superyacht Regatta As we go to press, the final results of the J-Class in the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta are in!

Lionheart won the highly competitive six strong J Class at the second America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta and so lifted the Boat International Superyacht Regatta Trophy for the best performance at the regatta.

Although Lionheart started their regatta on the back foot, left behind when the breeze faded on their side of the first leg of Race 1, they sailed consistently and smartly thereafter, winning Wednesday’s Race 2 and chasing Svea across the line today for second. They win the class by three points from Ranger and Velsheda both tied on ten points.

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to enjoy competing against each other and to share in the mounting excitement as the 35th America’s Cup draws to its finale.

Lionheart lift the Boat International America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta Trophy.

The historic sterling silver two handed cup dates back to 1872 and was first presented to the winner of the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta in San Francisco in 2013. It is inscribed with the words’ ‘Cuore forte rompe cattiva sorte’ - ‘Nothing is impossible to the willing heart.’

As an elegant counterpoint to the high speed, short, sprint matches for the foiling multihulls of this 35th America’s Cup, the sheer power, grace and beauty of the 38m-44m (138-143ft) J Class have been a timely reminder of their historic heyday when they raced for the Americas Cup in the early 1930s.

“When we learned we were going to Bermuda where potentially there are very light airs, we had to look and see how we can make the boat as good as it can be. That was the first thing.” Bekking remarked, “And then when we are doing our training it is very intensive.

I am sure we have done more manoeuvres in practice than anyone else. And of course our Owner has done a fantastic job driving the ‘bus’. He has come a long way and is beating some of the good pro drivers, and of course there are other great owner-drivers in this class.”

Ranger lead into the final day after two second places, but dropped to a disappointing sixth place finish today, caught in a zone of quieter winds on the final downwind. While this was something close to the nightmare outcome for skipper Erle Willliams and the Ranger crew, the debuting Svea made a bold call down the last run and earned their first J Class victory in only their second race with the fleet.

Tactician Charlie Ogletree, project manager of Svea, said: “I think today the key to this was just keeping an open mind because there was a lot of things going on the

racecourse, it was shift and puffy and there was some lucky breaks and some bad breaks for some of the teams.

But we were just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.”

“But this for us has been a two year race to be here and so that was the real race that we won. Thanks to the owner for pushing us hard and for giving us all the opportunities to complete this project for him and to launch it in January and to be here in Bermuda in June.

Winning is the icing on the cake for sure” Record Seven J Class Yachts Will Compete at the J Class America’s Cup Regatta With the addition of Shamrock, the first J Class yacht ever to be built in 1930 for the America’s Cup, there will be a new record of seven J Class yachts taking the start lines for the three day America’s Cup J Class Regatta which starts Friday. Never before have seven J Class yachts raced in one fleet in any regatta.

“I have to thank the owners for their enthusiasm and support in making this happen here in Bermuda. Having a record seven J Class yachts racing together during the 35th America’s Cup is a reflection of the strength of a class which is driven by the passion of our owners. The America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta which concluded today has once again shown how close racing is with different yachts winning each day. I think we can be certain this will be an historic event. “ Louise Morton, the J Class secretary commented.

Shamrock has had just two days of training in Bermuda under helm Stu Bannatyne and tactician Chris Nicholson.

As the smallest, lightest, oldest J Class yacht – commissioned in 1929 - their aspirations are modest considering they lack sail power and length compared with their more modern counterparts.

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OneOcean Port Vell during Summer

MYBA Charter Show

Discover Barcelona – 2017’s Superyacht Charter Destination

World Heritage Sites located in Barcelona.

• Charter registrations in Spain increase 31.7% compared to 2016 • Almost 50% of all Spanish charters are in Catalonian and Balearic waters • MYBA Charter Show and Formula 1 signify start of the Barcelona charter season OneOcean Port Vell, the leading superyacht marina, marked the start of the charter season as hosts of the MYBA Charter Show (April) and the Williams Martini Terrazza during the Formula 1 weekend (May). In the lead up to these events, there was a growth in charter registrations - Barcelona and the Balearics grew by 12 and 22% respectively during the months of January to April compared to 2016* - and, with the summer charter season now underway,

OneOcean Port Vell invites you to discover this lively city with unmissable events this summer.

Destination: Barcelona Taste the delights of Barcelona at the Boqueria Market, ranked the Best Fresh Market in the World by CNN in 2017, or visit one of Barcelona’s 24 Michelin-starred restaurants.

In addition to this, the region of Catalonia has 10 official wine regions; for those looking to do a tasting, Catalonia is the most famous region in Spain for producing Cava.

Barcelona is also no stranger to culture and stunning architecture: one only needs to visit Park Güell or the Sagrada Familia, both designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí to understand the artistic legacy that thrives in the city. There are plenty of other cultural touchpoints to visit, as these are just 2 of the 9 UNESCO

If you are seeking high-street, luxurious shopping, explore Barcelona’s famous Passeig de Gràcia home to countless top brands and shops, or alternatively, the old cobbled streets of El Born house bespoke ateliers and design studios ideal for discovering your latest home interiors.

Barcelona Tips for Summer 2017 Have you tried Enigma?

Albert Adrià’s newest restaurant aims to change the way we experience restaurants by keeping the entire tasting menu a complete secret. Experience the ultimate fine dining as Michelin-starred chef, Adrià, takes you through a gastronomical journey.

Looking for a different place to stay? Try Casa Bonay, a newly renovated house designed by Francisco Batlle in the neoclassical style. Casa

Bonay also has several exciting dining options, including Libertine, their cocktail bar and restaurant, and Elephant, Crocodile, Monkey, headed by renowned chef Estanislao Carenzo. The beautiful rooftop also offers a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Exciting new openings Cecconi’s has recently opened in Barcelona on the ground floor of Soho House Barcelona, following success in London, Miami, West Hollywood, Istanbul, and Berlin, and is the perfect place to enjoy the best dishes from Northern Italy. Another intriguing opening is Puerto Chico, the latest restaurant from the creators behind Boca Grande, and offers a fresh take on tapas.

2017 Summer Calendar Between art, film, and music festivals, sporting events, and the delights of the city itself, there is something for

BARCELONA AROUND THE REGIONS Acquiring a Spanish Charter Licence Although previously seen to be an onerous and costly task, changes to the matriculation tax in 2013 have energised interest for yacht charter licenses in Spain. Since 2013, there has been a notable increase in registrations and the ANEN (The National Spanish association of nautical companies) announced an increase of 31.7% in 2016.

F1 event - Terrazza Martini at OneOcean Port Vell

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everyone in Barcelona.

party to the island by tender.

• Es Torrent, Ibiza: a restaurant come beach-bar located on a secluded pebbled beach serving outstanding fish and meat dishes.

• El Molí d’en Bou, Mallorca: a Michelin-starred restaurant set in a modern and airy location that offers a menu full of local cuisine elevated to the highest levels of dining.

June 30 – July 2: Rockfest Barcelona featuring Europe, Aerosmith and Deep Purple July 1 – 31: El Grec Festival Barcelona’s largest annual summer theatre, dance, circus & music festival, which features various performances throughout the city.

July 1 – August 5: Sala Montjuïc Open-Air Film Festival. A festival which shows a selection of popular movies, as well as concerts and short films; all films are shown in their original languages with Spanish subtitles.

July 7 – 9: Vi Jazz Festival Taking place in the glorious Penedès wine region, this festival combines worldclass jazz with the best wine producers from the area. .

July 12 -15: Puig Vela Classic Regatta. This is the 10th annual Puig Vela Classic Regatta, which counts towards Spain’s 2017 national championship competition for Vintage and Classic Yachts.

July 18: U2 in Concert at Montjuïc Olympic Stadium August: Beginning of the FC Barcelona Football Season The beginning of FC Barcelona’s, one of the highest valued teams in the world, football season.

August 15 – 21: Gràcia Festival A traditional and welcoming street festival in the

neighbourhood of Gràcia, filled with activities, concerts, competitions and more.

Late September: La Mercè Festival. Barcelona’s largest street party, which typically lasts for about five days, and celebrates Mare de Deu de la Mercè, the patron saint of Barcelona.

Cruising Tips Cruise the northern coast of Spain from Barcelona to Girona.

Take full advantage of the turquoise waters and rocky coves of the Catalonian coast by sailing north from Barcelona stopping in Cadaquès and Sa Riera. A trip inland to Girona, a city known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, charming Old Quarter, and incredible views, is not to be missed.

Explore Barcelona and the Balearics.

Fly to Barcelona and experience the dynamic city before sailing to the Balearics.

Between the lively culture of Barcelona and the secluded beauty of the Balearics, you will experience the ultimate charter vacation.Try: • El Molí de Sal, Formentera: a luxurious experience set on the paradise-like beach off Ses Illetes, this restaurant allows you to anchor offshore and will transport you and your

There are four basic steps to obtaining a license: 1. If non-EU: Import your vessel into the EU or set up a time charter agreement with an EU charter operator 2. Obtain a Spanish VAT number 3. Apply for a Certificate of Exemption from Spanish Matriculation Tax 4. Obtain your Spanish Charter Licence

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Barcelona Boat Show The event expects to bring together more than 260 exhibitors and the biggest range of catamarans in Spain.

The Barcelona Boat Show is getting ready for a new edition featuring the best nautical offering in Spain.

The Barcelona International Boat Show, which takes place this year between 11 and 15 October in Port Vell, will bring together the biggest and best in sports and recreational sailing in Spain. More than 260 exhibitors are expected to attend, with more boats in the port-based exhibition area than ever before, especially catamarans, plus a host of marine-related products and services. The extensive

programme of activities will include technical seminars, presentations, workshops and entertainment for every age group.

The fifty-sixth Barcelona International Boat Show, organised by Fira de Barcelona in collaboration with ANEN (Spanish Association of Nautical Companies) is unfurling its sails and, just four months away from its opening date, sales of exhibition space is brisk. As of today more than 75% of the exhibition space has been sold, representing growth of 5% compared to this time last year, and the leading companies in the sector have already signed up.

The president of the Boat Show, Luís Conde, highlighted the fact that ‘once again, the Show will confirm its position as the leading event of its kind in Spain and southern Europe, demonstrating all its potential as the best commercial platform and meeting place for the sector.’ Meanwhile,

the show’s director, Jordi Freixes, mentioned how ‘very positive it is that at this stage we have already booked more than 70% of the space, which underlines the sector’s recovery after so many difficult years.’

The show will take over Moll d’Espanya and Moll de la Fusta in the Port Vell marina where the floating exhibition will be held, showcasing boats up to 8 metres long as well as a land-based exhibition area featuring the latest nautical products and services such as engines, electronics, paints, sails and trailers, amongst many others.

Activities for professionals and enthusiasts alike Once again this year the show will offer a range of themed areas where numerous activities will be taking place for sector professionals and the general public alike: the Espai del Mar (conferences and seminars), Traditional Sailing (workshops and an exhibition of vintage boats), Fun Beach (water sports), and the gourmet zones of Nautic Food Plaza and OneOcean Club.

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Deckers Antibes Things are hot to trot down here on the Cote d’Azur!...

Last month we were busy bopping away to Bla Bla’s sterling performance at the 2017 Volie d’Antibes, shortly followed by the inaugural ‘Fete de la Musique’ when Antibes was a hive of activity as local musicians took to the streets. Pity it fell on a Wednesday this year as we’re sure there were a few sore heads the next day!

The famous Juan-les-Pins Jazz festival is in full swing again this month, and the tourists are flocking in. This year’s festival is 8 days long, with Buddy Guy, Tom Jones, Macy Gray, Gregory Porter, Sting with Joe Sumner, and Jamie Cullum set to headline, amongst many others! The impressive firework displays all along the coast also kick off this month. On that note, we’ll catch you at the beach for a sundowner!

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Menorca News The Sasga Group is a group of nautical companies foun¬ded in Menorca with Menorcan capital. Our history began in 1960 with Motonautica Basilio, now Nautic Center Menorca.

Our businesses and the services we offer position us between the leaders in the national and international nautical sector.

From the building of boats by Sasga Yachts through to the sale and maintenance of them

by Nautic Center Menorca, the boats for hire from Nautic Fun and the management of more than 650 moorings in the Port of Mahon by Marina Menorca we can offer everything.

Our team of more than 130 highly trained professionals, who are always upgrading their skills, are here to ensure that you always get the most enjoyment possible from your boat.

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Sail, relax and enjoy yourselves. We take care of the rest.

Sasga Group is a guarantee of, service, quality, serious¬ness and professionalism.

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The following elements make up the yachting business we offer in Mahon, Menorca.

The Yacht Concierge Menorca The Yacht Concierge Menorca offers you a new integral service, be your needs on the land or in the sea. We take care of everything you might need including prior to your arrival.

Our aim is to make your life more comfortable by managing your requests with intelligence and speed.

We will be your “personal private assistant”.

We can manage all your reservations: restaurants, V.I.P. access, events, shows, personal shopping, gastronomic experiences, massages, hotels, catering, transfers, private jets, private visits, etc. and including the supply of fuel.

We offer specialized logistic support. Our objective being that our clients have maximum time to enjoy themselves.

With more than 650 moorings in the Port of Mahon and the capacity to moor boats up to 60 metres we are the company able to supply all your needs.

Our objective is to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We offer all the services necessary to make sure your days are filled with pleasure.

Available are five different mooring zones each with its own special characteristics: Sa Colarsega, Ribera Norte, Islas Flotantes, Isla del Rey and Cala Llonga.

Varadero Menorca At Varadero Menorca (the dry dock) we offer our facilities for the maintenance and repair of boats up to 40 meters in length.

An area of more than 20 000m2 ,which has three Travelifts for boats of 30 to 150 tonneau, two cranes for lesser weights, a ramp and all the facilities necessary for, cleaning and maintenance, is available.

The experience of the Sasga Group is the added value which we offer our clients.Thanks to our professional team of the most knowledgeable specialists in the nautical sector we offer a guarantee of quality and efficiency.

GIBRALTAR AROUND THE REGIONS

Inherited a Yacht?

Now What Do I Do? It’s a nightmare scenario.

Your beloved life partner has succumbed to an illness. After what is probably the most painful experience of your life you emerge to discover that now you own that yacht you never really loved. Selling a yacht in these circumstances is stressful in the extreme.

The fact that the yacht may be docked be in a foreign port just adds to the bewilderment you are facing. Over the past few years Boatshed Gibraltar has acquired considerable experience handling these distressing situations.

Let me share some of the issues that need to be considered. Correct handling of these issues will help you sell the yacht and quickly stop the cash outflow at an awkward time. It is much easier to handle these situations if provision has been made in a properly drafted will that defines who is the

“beneficiary” of the yacht.

Unpleasant and unwelcome as thoughts of death may be, the inevitable is exactly that, inevitable. Good planning will help your heirs quickly dispose of the yacht with minimum fuss. If the testator (the person making the will) has his home “domicile” in a country that issues Probate then his executors will be required to apply for a Grant of Probate.

The Grant of Probate gives the executor the authority to sign the paperwork required to sell the yacht. If the testator has his home in a civil law country the Yacht Registry will probably want to see an Inheritance Certificate issued by a Notary Public which identifies the heirs. There are many other issues to consider such as tax, de-registration and payment of any outstanding berthing charges. When a yacht owner dies intestate (without having a will) the situation is a little more complex. Under English law the intestacy rules will decide not only who the heirs are but also who

can apply to administer the estate. Instead of an executor the grant will be issued to a person or persons with an interest who will be referred to as an administrator. It is the administrator who can sign the transfer form when the Grant of Letters of Administration has been issued. Executors and administrators are sometimes collectively referred to legal personal representatives.

Other jurisdictions may not have similar court orders in which case the Yacht Registry will probably want to see either a Certificate of Inheritance. If the yacht is in a foreign port it may make sense to retrieve it to a jurisdiction where the rules and language are familiar to you. However, no marina will allow a yacht to sail out if it owes berthing fees. We are often surprised at how little knowledge of the yacht a partner can have. To list a yacht for sale effectively you need to have more than a cursory knowledge of the yacht. A good broker will help you recover the technical

specifications of the yacht and create a listing that is attractive to potential buyers.

Complex situations can always be broken down into small and understandable steps.

We have recently handled the sale of yacht inherited by a Russian family that was berthed in Spain and which has been acquired by a Belgian who needed all the correct ownership documents to register the yacht in Gibraltar.

I am pleased to say that this was achieved in record time and in complete security.

The sooner we get involved the quicker we can get to work on ensuring that the requisite documentation is in place to sell the boat. In these cases, time is money and the sooner we can set to work the sooner we can sell the yacht. If you need any help in one of these appalling situations don’t hesitate to contact an experienced and straightforward broker like Boatshed Gibraltar.

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AROUND THE REGIONS IBIZA Another Sublime Summer Awaits Us, Start Ibiza 2017 in Style with Calum Yacht Services Beso Beach - Formentera’s Chicest Beach Club Taking a private yacht to the island of Formentera is an adventure that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

Sailing over the crystalline waters with the view of the unforgettable coastline of Ibiza is a memory which will stay with you for a lifetime, and there can be no greater pleasure than swimming in the dazzling azure waters which surround this tiny yet idyllic island. Formentera is blessed with an abundance of splendid beach clubs, the only problem you will have is choosing which one to dine at! A firm favourite of ours is Beso Beach, something of a new contender on the Formentera scene, which has enjoyed great success in recent years due to its elegant decor and excellent seafood menu, plus of course its prime location on Playa Cavall dén Boras, perhaps the most desirable of beaches The décor epitomises the phrase boho chic, with a carefree, feet in the sand atmosphere, yet remaining stylish and elegant, with the simple wicker furniture and fresh white fabrics giving it something of a Caribbean vibe. The service is always impeccable, and the extensive wine list perfectly complements the carefully curated menu. From paella to lobster, steak to sardines, everything is fresh, cooked to perfection and simply delicious resident DJ’s always seem to find the perfect blend of soulful yet subtle music to keep your spirits uplifted whilst you dine, adding to the overall ambience.

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IBIZA AROUND THE REGIONS anticipated opening of a nightclub in Ibiza than there was this year, when the much lauded Hï Ibiza, which sits on the hallowed ground of the legendary superclub Space opened in May.

grow into one of Ibiza’s most desired dining destinations.

the island. However, when the newest hot spot on the block Tatel Ibiza threw open its doors in April with much fanfare, there was a virtual roadblock, with every islander in the know heading to check out what the hype was about.

Located in a prime position enveloped in the uber cool Hard Rock Hotel complex, in what is fast becoming Ibiza’s most glamorous destination resort, Playa d’en Bossa, Tatel boasts a stellar cast of neighbours including of course Ushuaia and the newly opened Hi Ibiza.

So, how does this elegant bar, restaurant and lounge intend to excel and astound us with the bar raised so high this year for glamour and culinary excellence? The opening was surely an indication of what’s to come, and certainly no

expense has been spared in the tastefully yet breath taking décor, which artfully combines art deco elegance with modern luxury and the latest technology.

The restaurant has been launched by a powerful alliance between the Ibiza magnate Abel Matutes Prats and Manuel Campos Guallar.

They have collaborated with three other founding partner’s names which everyone will recognise as being the most well recognised in the world of showbusiness and sport, Enrique Iglesias, Rafa Nadal and Pau Gasol, surely some of Spain’s very best unofficial ambassadors. With a team like this at the helm it’s hard to see how this venture could possibly be anything other than a resounding success, and we are confident that it will

With a definitive culinary mission, they are setting to raise the standard of fine dining and excellent service in Ibiza, and their gastronomic delights simply speak for themselves. The views over the seafront, lit by the canopy of stars simply adds to the overall ambience, and dining alfresco on their exquisite terrace, is the very best way we can think to end yet another perfect Ibizan day.

Hï Ibiza We can say with absolute certainty that there has never been a more highly

A new venture form the Ushuaia Entertainment Group had raised everyone expectations so high that we were fully prepared to be slightly deflated on the actual day. However, true to form the team behind this brave new world of clubbing pulled out all the stops and Hï Ibiza opened to an astounded, incredulous audience. With a lineup to rival any club in the world, Hï Ibiza looks set to continue Spaces’ legacy as being arguably the best club in Ibiza. We are looking forward to getting our disco vibe on at the weekly Friday Glitterbox fiestas, where Simon Dunmore and his Defected team lead the way with an inimitable mix of soulful house, smooth grooves and downright dirty disco which has the crowd going wild week after week. Black Coffee will host Saturday nights and bring his own special South African spirit alongside some very special guests, and with residencies from Eric Prydz, Armin Van Buuren and Martin Garrix.

For online tickets, vip tables and restaurant reservations for any of the three incredible venues above, simply contact www.calumyachtservices.com or send an email to: calum@ calumyachtservices.com

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AROUND THE REGIONS MALTA Grand Harbour Marina’s Summer Kick- Off Yacht Rally 2017 Last Friday 9th June saw Grand Harbour Marina’s Summer Kick Off Yacht Rally depart for the second year in a row. Based on last year’s success, the ‘Summer Kick Off Yacht Rally’ has now established a date in the calendar happening every year on the first Friday of June. This yearly pilgrimage is organised to encourage clients to meet each other & discuss their plans for the season. Bringing sponsors on board would allow the marina to develop the event while offering our clients the opportunity to meet various business initiatives in an informal and enjoyable setting.

The Summer Kick-Off is the largest yearly event targeted at the pontoon berth holders, yachts ranging from 8m to 25m. Grand Harbour Marina forms part of the prestigious Camper & Nicholson Marinas International collection www. cnmarinas.com and attracts high net worth individuals who chooses to berth in the marina based on quality & style. Our clientele are mainly European, largely British and Nordics who like to visit the marina for weekend breaks, national holidays and for longer periods throughout the Mediterranean summer.

It is surprising but true that most clients never really meet amongst each other unless such an event is organised.

The Summer Kick-Off Yacht Rally which took place last Friday 9th June had as many as a dozen yachts participating namely Isabella, Ziffa, Iggle Piggle, Rum & Pera, Pappa Giorgio, Alize, Agnes, Rewind, Sailing Buddy, Xanthippe, Emerald and Maureen. This year all vessels participating were sail yachts ranging in variety of lengths. All yachts headed out of the Grand Harbour together at 930 am and cruised up the east coast towards Little Armier on the north-most point of the island. On arrival yachts 98

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Once on land at the Beach Club area, visitors were met with by a welcome drink, Whispering Angel Rose, sponsored by No12 Fines Wines & Provisions www. no12wines.com. A great moment for berth holders to meet each other and sponsors to introduce themselves, before heading upstairs to the terrace for a delicious 3 course lunch accompanied

by Donnafugata red & white wine and complemented by a soft summer tunes. This complimentary lunch was very well received by all; quality and service were both impeccable.

The success of this event can be put down to all who participated and look forward to developing this Rally into a well talked about yearly event that berth holders plan their summer yachting schedule around. Particular thanks to this year’s sponsors; BUPA the health care specialists part of the Global Capital Group and GVZH Advocates composed of top-tier professionals, firmly rooted in decades of experience in the Maltese legal landscape built on the values of acumen, integrity and clarity.

Great feedback from the day, all enjoyed it tremendously and are looking forward to the next!! Here’s a few words sent from SY Isabella…

Hi Caroline and all the team Heartfelt thanks from Dawson and me on Isabella. We had a great time with you all, thoroughly enjoyed the great food and wine and met lots of new people.

You should all be delighted with such a successful day.

With kind regards Eileen Penn SY Isabella

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE impressive infrastructure with quality highways, private and public healthcare and schools.

All these together make the island an attractive spot to live in.

Mallorcaresidencia Team Ahmet Senoglu - Partner info@mallorcaresidencia.com www.mallorcaresidencia.com Calle Anibal 23D Palma, Santa Catalina

Now it is Time to Invest in Real Estate in Mallorca!

Islander: Dear Ahmet, thank you for meeting us today. Although most of our readers are from the boat industry, some of them are interested in investing in real estate in Mallorca therefore we would like to talk to you about the market and some investment ideas.

Tell us about your company and the real estate market in Mallorca.

Mallorcaresidencia was founded in 2005 by my partner Vivian Grunblatt a local Mallorcan who for many years split her time

between Mallorca and Stockholm. Vivian established Mallorcaresidencia because she discovered that Mallorca lacked an international real estate agency specializing in exclusive properties that would appeal to the Scandinavian buyer. Today Mallorcaresidencia does more sales to Swedish buyers than any other agency on the island.

doing nowadays? Are the golden times back again?

The global and Spanish financial crisis in 2007-2008 affected Mallorca significantly less than mainland Spain and the island has recovered quickly. The last 4 years the market is developing on a positive trend. Right now, there is more demand than available interesting properties on the market.

Do you only sell to Scandinavian clients or a specific area?

In the beginning, we started with Scandinavian clients and still are the market leader in that segment. After 12 years, we have clients from all nationalities and not only sell Santa Catalina or Palma but most of the parts of the island.

Why is Mallorca doing better than many other parts of Spain or even southern Europe?

It is a combination of things.

It has a safe environment, offers not only beaches but a fantastic nature of mountains and country side, a vibrant capital city with great shopping and dining and an attractive life style for many foreigners from other countries. Mallorca has a very

How is the real estate market

Which areas are popular among your clients and why?

Palma has changed a lot the last 10 years. The transformation started in the old town first which is still a popular area. Then La Lonja later Santa Catalina have been discovered. Now other areas such as Son Espanyolet, Son Armadams, El Terreno and Bonanova are getting more popular. Portixol and El Molinar had a boom in prices, especially the sea front properties. In the southwest we see that Cala Mayor is coming back, San Agustin is on a positive trend that started a couple of years ago. Cas Catala, Illetas, Bendinat and Portals are always popular.

These areas are popular among buyers who want to live here all year round. Then we have Santa Ponsa and Port de Andratx with larger estates and more vacation or summer residency. Valldemossa, Deia, Soller and Santa Maria attracts more clients who prefer more rustic style country houses.

Why investing in Mallorca’s real estate is a good idea now?

In general investing in real estate right now is a good idea because alternative financial products do not offer a higher return. Some banks even charge fees to keep your money in the account.

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A recent renovation by Mallorcaresidencia is stable compared to many areas due to limited land that can be built. In addition, the island attracts not only one nationality or group. It has a very international market of sellers and buyers. Mallorca has higher prices per sqm compared to the mainland and other regions of southern Europe and attract the premium buyers which is also a stable segment in the whole world. Therefore, the second-hand values of properties in Mallorca don’t drop but go up.

How do you and your team help your clients to find the best investment?

We have different services and products tailored to our client’s needs. For our private clients who want to live on the island part time or eventually permanently we find properties in the

right location, attractive price and features such as large terraces. Then we have clients who want to invest their savings in real estate. In that case, we find properties that can be renovated or rented out. We have a team of architects and builders that help our clients in renovations. Over the years, we had many boat owners, captains and crew members who invested in properties like these. We help also investors who want to develop a real estate product and resell it. I work mostly with these new developments. In short, we have all possible properties or products depending on the client’s interest, needs and budget.

Is it safe to invest in real estate in Mallorca? Are they any hidden fees or dangers to be aware of?

It is safe to invest in real estate as long as the proper due diligence is made and the whole process is executed correctly. We work as a team with lawyers, banks, architects and the notaries to ensure that all goes smoothly and correctly. We do recommend a lawyer/solicitor for the legal

due diligence. If the property is an old one then we arrange surveyors to make sure all is legal or correctly built. If our clients need to renovate or build then our network of architects prepare the proper license applications. Some of our clients need financing from local banks and we know all of them. The real estate purchase process here in Mallorca is not so complicated at all if the right team is helping you. There are specific taxes that come as additional fees. The transaction tax or VAT for new properties, the notary fee and the stamp fees add up to a sum between 10 and 12% of the purchase value. In addition, one might need to add the lawyer’s and financing fees. The real estate agency fee is paid by the seller.

Islander: Thank you for all this great information and tips. Now our readers know where to contact for their real estate questions.

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Time To Shine Well summer has well and truly arrived - The people, the traffic, the long hours and don’t forget the heat.

We spend all winter waiting for the season and then as soon as it’s here, we have a tendency to start grumbling about it!! But in the vein of last month’s article on making time for ourselves to enjoy life, I realized it’s time to shine and embrace all that summer has to offer… Sun and Socializing! Apparently they are two of nature’s greatest powers, even certain food and drink have some beneficial elements…. So looks like coming to The Boathouse is actually good for you!!

Sun & Socialsing….

Its Good For You! Hooray for the Rays… For years we have been told to cover up in the sun to reduce the risk of skin cancer. But now it seems that a little bit of sunshine every day can boost our mood, reduce our stress levels and a whole lot more!

And it’s all thanks to vitamin D. I found it interesting to know that we actually get about 90 to 95 per cent of our vitamin D from the sun and its essential for absorbing calcium and helping prevent a host of other ailments as we get older….my bones need all the help they can get!

Studies show that we should go out in the sun without sunblock for between five and 15 minutes a day, at least three times a week to increase our vitamin D levels.

Skin starts to turn pink when you’ve had enough sun but cover up or apply sunscreen afterwards….otherwise our dish of the day won’t be the only lobster on the menu!!

Friends with Benefits!

Now I love socializing, It’s a lot of fun but did you know that having a great social network is as important as diet and exercise and the key to a long and healthy life. And face-toface interactions have more of an impact than emails or phone calls when it comes to mental wellbeing. So no need to feel guilty about meeting your friends for lunch instead of hitting the gym or finishing a project –And next time you get grief about a boys night out, you know what to say!!

And don’t get me started on the health benefits of beer!!

Look forward to seeing you down here soon – Doctors Orders!

Stay healthy and Chill out with friends in the sun!

Boathouse News...

Lots of great changes through June.

New tables and chairs on the terrace (finally!!)

The Chill Out and bar has had a mini makeover…and we are happy that Michail Tsigaras has joined our team as head chef. His food is fabulous and cant wait for the new menu coming out soon. Read all about him in next months edition with some of his favourite new recipes.

Watch out for Crew summer specials and don’t forget live music on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday Brunch.

It’s going to be a great summer. Enjoy & Stay Anchored!

6 reasons why spending time socializing is good for your health.

1. YOU’RE LESS LIKELY TO CATCH A COLD Mixing with your mates keeps your immune system in top gear.

2. YOU’LL FIGHT OFF DEPRESSION We’ve all been there when you just don’t feel like going out but It’s a proven fact that connecting with others helps improve your mood and fight off depression.

3. YOU GET BETTER SLEEP The better connections you have with others, the better you sleep!

4. YOU’RE MORE PRODUCTIVE Work friends are more happy and productive when they go on breaks at the same time.

5. YOUR BRAIN STAYS SHARPER Active socializing delays memory loss as we age and can help keep us mentally engaged…..sorry what was that?

6. YOU’LL LIVE LONGER A recent study found that people with good friends and very social live 50 percent longer than people who are more socially isolated.

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The Boathouse - the only terrace between Club de Mar and STP that has all day sun to get your vitamin fix any time!

10 reasons why the Boathouse is good for your health!

1.Don’t Worry – Be Happy Sunshine boosts levels of serotonin - the body’s natural happy hormone.

And our terrace has all day sun so no matter what time of day it is, we can cheer you up!!

2. Double D´s!! Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D of course! Studies show many health benefits... reduced risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer, may help prevent onset of Diabetes and eases digestive problems.

3. Singing the Blues Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression specifically caused by lack of sunlight. So instead of feeling blue, Sit on the terrace and listen to the Blues!

4. Warms You Up Being out in the sun helps to warm the body’s muscles and eases aches and pains caused by arthritis

5. Ooh Baby Baby Summer seems to be the optimum time for making babies….

Tequila has been known to help too! Apparently the sun reduces levels of the hormone melatonin which suppresses fertility and also boosts testosterone levels in men.

6. Solar Power The sun encourages production of white blood cells which boosts your immune system whilst reduction in Melatonin regulates sleep which gives you more get up and go. (might help with the baby making too!!)

7. Glow and Glory Regular sun exposure can beat the battle of the bulge and reduce skin conditions.

Higher levels of serotonin in our bodies can suppresses the appetite, so you’ll eat less in warmer weather. Sunlight is also used to help clear up psoriasis, acne and eczema - but make sure you never burn.

8. Social Gatherings Whether grabbing a quick coffee, lingering over lunch or bonding at a BBQ, research has proven that close friends help to reduce stress levels, make you happier and live longer.

9. Fresh and Flavourful Vitamin D is an amazing source of nutrients to our bodies but the Meditteranean diet is known for its wide range of vitamins and minerals which are essential for optimum health. Our menu offers a selection of freshly prepared dishes including seafood and fresh salads with ingredients high in vitamin C, the Bs, Omega Oils etc 10. Vino Tinto Not that I will advocate drinking is healthy, but various sources have supported the idea that certain alcoholic beverages, mainly red wine (only in moderation), can actually help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Bidon - French for water bottle.

Breakaway - A rider or group of riders who have a lead over the main bunch during a stage.

Bonking - A rider who has completely run out of glycogen, the carbohydrate that fuels the muscles, is said to have bonked.

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Le Tour The 2017 edition of the Tour de France starts in Germany for the first time since its 1987 West German Grand Depart. A 14km time trial opens the race in Düsseldorf with stage 2 to also start in the German city.

Running from Saturday July 1st to Sunday July 23rd 2017, the 104th edition will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,540 kilometres. 9 flat stages, 5 hilly stages, 5 mountain stages including altitude finishes (La Planche des Belles Filles, Peyragudes, Izoard), 2 individual time-trials stages & 2 rest days. It will include a total of 23 mountains climbs or hills and altitude finishes ranked in second, first or HC class. 1 in the Vosges, 6 in the Jura, 8 in the Pyrénées, 2 in the Massif central & 6 in the Alps.

Chris Froome (Team Sky) is set to return to defend his 2016 title. The British rider will be aiming for his fourth Tour de France title. Nairo Quintana (Movistar), Richie Porte (BMC Racing), and Alberto Contador (Tinkoff) are expected to challenge.

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The Tour de France is the biggest race on the cycling calendar with the three-week grand tour taking place each July. It is the 2nd Grand Tour of the year & for many fans, the Tour is the gateway to cycling and often their first contact with the sport. Part of understanding the sport of cycling is knowing some of the language of cycling which includes French, Spanish, Italian, and Flemish phrases that signify its history. Here is a guide to some of the cycling jargon.

Autobus / Gruppetto - Also known simply as ‘the bus’, this is the group of riders at the back of the race in the

Bunch sprint - The mass dash for the line at the end of a stage when the whole race is still together. Despite the name, a bunch sprint isn’t contested by the whole field the riders at the front are the specialist sprinters and their lead-out men.

Cadence - The rate in revolutions per minute at which the rider turns the pedals. Cadence is a matter of preference, comfort, efficiency and, to a certain extent, fashion.

Classic - The one-day races at the beginning and end of the season, such as Paris-Roubaix and Giro di Lombardia.

Directeur sportif - The term more or less translates as ‘team director’, but the directeur sportif’s role includes management tasks such as selecting which of a team’s riders will ride a particular race; directing the day-to-day and hour-to-hour tactics and strategy on the road; ensuring the riders get the coaching and other physiological help they need and so on. In short, the DS takes care of all the team’s sporting activities, while a general manager looks after issues such as sponsorship and salaries.

Domestique - Domestiques are the worker bees of a team, responsible for looking after the team leader and the other stars. Domestiques ferry food and water to their team leaders, provide a wheel for the leader to follow and in extreme cases even surrender their bikes if the leader has a mechanical problem.

Grand Tour - The highest category of stage race recognised by the UCI. There are three Grands Tours: the Tour de France, Spain’s Vuelta a España and Italy’s Giro d’Italia. Each one lasts for three weeks. The Tour was the first and is generally regarded as the most important, but a win at the Vuelta or the Giro is

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Lanterne rouge - The last rider on GC. The term means ‘red light’. There’s no dishonour in being the lanterne rouge.

Merely to reach the standard as a pro cyclist where you are selected to start the Tour is a substantial achievement, and to finish it, even dead flat last, is no trivial feat.

Lead-out man - A rider who specialises in providing a wheel for a sprinter to follow in the final stages of a race.

Nestled in the lead-out man’s slipstream, the sprinter waits for the final possible moment, then accelerates for the line as the lead-out man pulls to one side. Pairings of sprinter and lead-out man often travel together from team to team, but not always.

Musette - The little cloth shoulder bag handed up to riders at feeding stations, containing food and water bottles.

Peloton - This French word simply means ‘group’. It’s also perhaps the most frequently misspelled piece of cycling jargon there is. ‘Peleton’ is not an alternative English spelling of the word, it’s simply a flag that the writer is missing a clue.

Radio Tour - The broadcast station that keeps the whole Tour caravan and spectators informed of what’s happening out on the road in the Tour de France.

Slipstream - The still air behind a rider. At racing speeds most of a rider’s effort goes into overcoming air resistance, and it’s therefore significantly easier to ride in the slipstream of another rider than to break the air yourself.

Soigneur - A member of team staff who looks after the riders, performing duties such as giving massages, handing up food and water bottles, seeing that riders get to their hotels and so on.

Sprinter - A rider who is capable of accelerating very quickly at the end of a race.

Sprinters are born, not made: you need a high proportion of ‘fast-twitch’ muscle and steely nerve to go shoulderto-shoulder with a dozen similarly gifted riders at 70km/h.

Stage race - A multi-day race such as the Tour, in which each section of racing is a smaller race in itself. Stage races usually have just one stage per day, though ‘split stages’ comprising, say, a short road race stage in the morning and a time trial in the afternoon, are common in less important stage races.

Team car - The car that the team’s directeur sportif, a soigneur and a mechanic ride in. The team car is the team’s mobile base on the road and from here the directeur sportif dictates strategy and the mechanic and soigneur look after the riders.

Team leader - The team’s best rider, for whom the rest of the team is working to achieve a goal like the overall victory, or the points jersey.

Team captain - Sometimes but not always the team leader.

The team captain is in charge of what happens out on the road, relaying information and instructions to and from the directeur sportif. If the team captain is not the team leader, then a very experienced rider will take the role.

Time bonus - Time bonuses are awarded in some stages for the top finish positions, and for intermediate ‘bonification’ sprints in stages.

Time bonuses are generally only on offer in the first week of the Tour and the idea is to generate some more exciting racing, giving the sprinters a chance of wearing the yellow jersey even if they are a few seconds behind after the prologue.

Time limit - Riders in each day’s stage must finish with a certain percentage of the

winner’s time or they are eliminated from the race and not allowed to start the next day. The exact percentage varies according to the type of stage, the terrain and the speed. For a fast, flat stage it can be as low as five percent, while for a slow, mountain stage it can be 16 or 17 percent. In certain circumstances the race organisers have discretion not to eliminate riders, for example if doing so would eliminate a very large part of the field.

Time trial - A race against the clock, either solo or in teams. Known as the ‘race of truth’ the time trial is the most powerful test of a riders’ ability simply to ride as hard and fast as possible.

UCI - Union Cycliste Internationale - the world governing body of bike racing, based in Switzerland Yellow, green, white and polka-dot jerseys are awarded to riders during the Tour de

France if they lead one of four distinct classifications. The jersey for each classification is awarded to the leader of that classification at the end of each stage, and the recipient earns the right to wear it during the following day’s stage.

Yellow jersey – overall classification leader The Tour de France yellow jersey is the most coveted item of clothing in professional cycling. The wearer is the rider who has completed the race in the least amount of time, and as such tops the overall or general classification of the race.

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The points are then tallied up after each stage and added to points won in all previous stages. The green jersey is awarded to the rider with the most points.

Polka-dot jersey – King of the Mountains classification leader Mountains points are awarded to riders who crest the Tour de France’s climbs first. The amount of points awarded depends on the severity or ‘category’ of the mountain – the bigger it is, the more points are on offer (50 point for the first up a HC climb, running down to 2 points for the 15th rider over the summit. The first rider over a 4th Category climb would receive 1 point). The points are tallied up after each stage and added to points won in all previous stages. The distinctive white-with-reddots jersey is given to the rider with the most mountains points.

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completed the Tour de France in the least amount of time.

Non-jersey classifications There are two further classifications that do not earn the winner(s) a coloured jersey – the Combativity Award and Team Classification.

The Combativity award isn’t a classification as such, as the award is given to a rider who has been deemed by a race jury to have shown ‘fighting spirit’ during each individual stage. However, a ‘Super Combativity’ award is handed out on the final stage.

The Team Classification is based on the squad which has collectively completed the race in the least amount of time.

Sprinters may well wear the Yellow Jersey in the early stages of the race, when the terrain tends to be relatively flat. But it is the latter, mountain stages of the race where the climbers come to the party. This is when larger time gaps start to emerge, with the climbers contesting the Yellow Jersey at the business end of the race.

With the race being a UCI World Tour Race, there are 22 teams of 9 riders. 18 of the teams are from the top tier of the sport, with 4 Pro Continental teams from the second tier being invited by the organisers ASO. Each team is made up of 9 riders, with many of the team members are domestiques, there to support the leader, riding to protect him and keep him out of trouble. Teams without a contender for the Yellow Jersey often focus attention on the sprint stages.

You will see the sprint trains starting to form with 2-3km to go on a flat stage. The teams aim to get their man in the right position, without him expending too much energy - ready for the final bunch sprint. On the hillier stages the sprinters join Autobus or Gruppetto, at the back of the race.

The winner of the Yellow Jersey, in more recent years, has tended to be worn by the one with the most team mates able to support him.

The Alps and the Pyrénées generally host the majority of the mountain stages and

with those challenges behind them the riders head to Paris for the final stage. This offers the sprinters the chance to win one of the most coveted stages in cycling - the sprint down the Champs-Elysées.

It is rare for the Yellow Jersey to be challenged on the final day, meaning it is somewhat pf a procession for the winning rider.

The 2017 Tour takes place over July 1-23, and will feature the most comprehensive television coverage of any Tour to date with every stage filmed from start to finish.

Eurosport and ITV will be broadcasting live coverage of each stage, in addition to analysis and highlights programmes.

How Climbs are Categorised : Category 4: 2km or so @ 6%, 4km or so @ < 4% Category 3: 2-3km @ 8%, 2-4km @ 6%, 4-6km @ 4% Category 2: 5-10km @ 5-7%, 10+km @ 3-5% Category 1: 5-10km @ >8%, 10-15km @ 6% HC: 15+km @ 8%+ (Alpe D’huez, etc.), 20+km @ anything uphill. (Galibier is ~=4% over 40km)

NEWS 4 STEWS pressure get to you on a busy or tough charter. I think it’s important to remember that everyone is in the same boat as you (excuse the pun!) and that if you’re in a bad mood it can quickly spread and affect your entire team’s mood and motivation. That being said, it’s just super important to try and always keep positive and have a good attitude about things.

Interview By: Kate Tarratt Cross Go with the Glow kate@gowiththeglow.com

Stew of the Month – Lindsey Everingham What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career begin?

I was at university before I went into the yachting industry. I studied a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Psychology and Sociology.

I then did a postgrad in Entrepreneurship and Business Management (PGDM). After I finished my studies, I completed a 6 month work contract as a PA for three directors of the Robben Island Art Company in Cape Town. I went to Palma after I completed the contract and I got day work as a deckhand on a beautiful 66m sailing yacht in Palma for around 2-3 weeks. After that I got offered a stewardess position on a 60m motor yacht, which was amazing.

What has been your favorite boat you’ve worked on and why?

I’d have to say Mirgab VI - a 49m in the South of France.

The crew and captain were just wonderful and were such a pleasure to work with!

Best and worst parts about working onboard?

The best part about it is that you get to travel and see the most beautiful places! I absolutely love traveling so that aspect of it really suits my personality. You also meet a lot of like minded people in the industry and you get to eat the most delicious food made by really top end chefs!

The worst part about it is probably the unpredictability of things and missing out important dates and events.

I’ve missed a lot of weddings/ birthdays/anniversaries etc but that’s just the nature of the beast really!

How do you keep sane on charter?

It can be easy to let stress or

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What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

Always go above and beyond within every department.

In interior, making lavish or beautiful table settings, quick and efficient service and making the whole experience for the guests as magical as possible.

What’s the coolest thing you’ve done for guests?

We had a couple guests that just got engaged that evening, and we set up this beautiful dinner for them and her whole family on the beach. It was a wonderful evening and the guests seemed to enjoy every minute of it.

What is your Signature cocktail?

A Passion fruit martini - a friend taught me that recently and it was an absolute hit.

What is your favorite yachting destination?

Mahe island, Seychelles.

If you owned a superyacht - what would you do differently?

I would buy an explorer vessel and go travel to places that are hard to reach.

What career achievement are you most proud of?

Going from a sole stew position on a 28m M/Y - to a sole stew position on a new build 35m M/Y. I set up the whole interior department for it which was great work experience.

Best house keeping tip?

Using Febreze to get linen on the bed looking like it had just been ironed. Spray, pull the linen tightly and tuck in. It’s

the best little trick - it saves times and the linen looks perfectly ironed. Also, if you ever run out of Febreze on a charter and don’t have the opportunity to go out and buy some more, you can just refill the old Febreze bottle with a little softener and the rest water - it makes a good temp replacement until you can get to a shop.

What’s your funniest / embarrassing moment onboard?

There haven’t been too many embarrassing incidents fortunately, but there was one that always stuck with me. It was in my first few months of yachting and I got asked to go and wash a pair of shoes for one of the guests. Right after I washed them, the guest specifically requested the exact shoes that had just been washed. Unfortunately, they weren’t the quick drying type and my heart broke a little as he insisted on wearing them out and walked off into the distance - in his clean yet damp shoes.

What’s your favorite adventure in Mallorca?

One day, myself and a group of friends hired a car and went exploring the whole island. We stopped off at gorgeous view points, went to an amazing beach where the water was crystal clear, and went to check out the caves of Drach. Palma really is a very beautiful and scenic place!

Any advice for your 20 year old self?

Invest in experiences instead of things.

What are your plans for the future?

My boyfriend and I are taking the rest of the year off to travel. We have just booked our tickets to India from mid June so we are both really excited. We’re also going to document it through videos and photos. Our Instagram account is Beyond.the. footpath if you would like to see some of the adventures we have been on and some of the places we have seen.

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Interview By: Kate Tarratt Cross Go with the Glow kate@gowiththeglow.com

From Ship to Shore – Natalie Boddy How long did you work in yachting?

I didn’t work long in the yachting industry really. I was one of the lucky ones who basically did a lot of relief work.

Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights and low points?

I had a few jobs here, there and everywhere. Some were really short, just weekends and others were much longer.

It was a good time for me and I enjoyed it because it was relief work! As for the highlights, I liked how we all worked as a team. That was really, really good. I also came across some great crew and captains and the guests we had on board were always very respectful too. The low

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points were being away. I especially found it hard to be away from my boyfriend.

How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land?

I knew it was time to make the move to land when I fell pregnant!

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

The most difficult thing about transitioning from the yachts to land was being back in normal home life again. It was hard not being on the sea, not being able to get away or travel. I really missed the travelling more than I expected I would. My boyfriend and I actually had a sailing boat before I joined the yachting industry and so I was used to getting out on the sea but when you have a child things change and I didn’t get to go out sailing much after that.

What was the best thing about it?

The best thing about being on the yachts was the travelling of course. I had come from Australia and my previous experience was in London where I also got to travel a lot but with the yachts you got paid to do it. Even though I was only cleaning on the boats - I could look out the window and always see a new place. I remember looking out the window one day and we were going through Sardinia.

I suddenly thought, oh my gosh I may be just cleaning but wow, look where we are going? It was always to some really beautiful places.

What do you miss most about yachting?

Apart from travelling, I miss the life at sea.

What do you do now?

Now I am running my massage and beauty therapy business called Harmonie Therapy. I run all the treatments from my studio in Antibes. Last year I also started a training course for those wanting to learn massage .

Can you tell me more about the training course?

Yes, it’s an Introductory Relaxing Massage Course.

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With this course I am focusing on the yachting industry basically because there are more and more stewardess positions where they are looking for stewardesses with massaging experience.

The course has just been accredited by the PYA (Professional Yachting Association) and I am also affiliated with the Blue Water yacht company. I get lots of stewardesses and yachties who want to add this course to their skill set. The course always fills up quickly so I guess there must be quite a demand for massages on board. If you are interested in finding out more you can email me HarmonieTherapy@ outlook.com.

Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based?

My advice for fellow yachties who want to go land based is to learn the language of the country you base yourself in.

It’s much easier to integrate yourself in the community and much more respectful. If you are thinking about doing your own business then you should go for it. Everything is possible. I mean that because it’s so true. If you want it, you can make it happen.

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Pick of the Month Stewardess’ Pick of the Month from: Rialto Living - Our favourite lifestyle store in PalmaYou’ve just been told the yacht’s booked for a twoweek charter: 6 adults and 4 kids. Yikes! Being prepared can make the difference between the trip being a lot of fun or positively riotous.

I’ve personally experienced everything: from two year olds tearing around the yacht, threatening to fall overboard, to sulky pre-teens addicted to X-box games, not-once leaving their cabin. I’ve additionally found that, on top of the peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches made by a 5-star chef, chocolate chip cookie baking in the galley, and the unleashing of my ‘inner-child’,

a full bag of tricks was needed to keep kids from getting bored onboard. We all know that happy little-ones make for happy parents, which in turn makes for a successful charter, so here are some thoughts on how to keep those mini-guests smiling and occupied.

When prepping for a family charter, a well-stocked bar and pristinely ironed 800-threadcount Egyptian cotton sheets are going to be the easiest things to tick off your precharter to-do list. But on the bright side, having children on the yacht will allow you to show off your imagination and entertainment skills. You could organize treasure hunts or take the kids for a walk along the beach to look for cool shells. Another fun idea is preparing a last-day show together with the children, which will no doubt make mums and dads melt with pride.

A third instant hit is having some gifts ready for when your under-age guests come

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storming onboard. Rialto Living boast a lovely collection of hand crocheted toys which are treasured as much by kids as grown-ups. Cute and colourful foxes, cats or sausage dogs, placed on a newly made-up bunk, would make for the most awesome surprise for a child of (almost) any age. Aside from these lovingly made animals, Rialto Living also stock quirky pencils, stamps, colouring books and much more. Take your pick of any of the store’s treasures, and lo and behold, you’ve just become that

terrible-two-year old’s new best friend ;) Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.

NEWS 4 STEWS You will be rewarded with an intoxicating aroma and one of the great taste sensations to be found anywhere in the world.

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Seeing Red Every time I wander around the market in Palma, I always find myself literally drooling over the stunningly fresh, locally caught red prawns from Soller. I don’t think it is possible to put anything finer in your mouth. With that intense, wild taste that just explodes when you bite into their firm flesh... I crave Majorcan prawns the way most pregnant women crave chocolate.

The best way to cook them is also the easiest. You just scatter a little sea salt over a very hot, flat grill and place the whole prawns on top. Let them sit for 20 seconds or so until they start to toast, then drizzle with a little olive oil.

Wait another 20 seconds and scatter them with chopped parsley and crushed garlic.

Turn them over, drizzle with a little more olive oil and finish cooking for another minute.

Eating Gambas de Soller is not for the meek or the timid.

You have to get stuck in with your fingers and suck the prawns dry before you begin to wrestle the flesh from its crispy red casing. Some people might leave the head.

This should be made illegal; as it is the tastiest part and pornographically good…ALL the prawn must be consumed.

You see these prawns are expensive and nothing should go to waste. The most important thing when buying Gambas de Soller is their freshness, which you can tell by the appearance of the shell: They should be a shiny, vibrant red colour, firm to the touch and elastic. If they have been preserved in ice, their head quickly darkens and their gastronomic value is lost.

For this reason, it is best to consume them fresh from the sea. If you simply can’t handle eating the heads, save them as they make a wonderful sauce that will add a unique taste to the most humble fish dish.

Most tapas bars serve a dish called “Gambas con gabardina”, literally translated as “prawns in an overcoat” the Gambas are shelled, leaving just the top part of the tail, dipped in batter and deep-fried in hot oil until crisp.

Another simple, delicious tapa is Gambas al Ajillo. This can be made in a few minutes with garlic, prawns, olive oil and chilli peppers. It normally comes swimming in olive oil so having some crusty bread available to mop up the sauce is imperative.

Gambas con Gabardina Serves 4-6 30 prawns, deveined & peeled but with the tip of the tail left on 2 large eggs

250g flour 1tsp baking powder 250ml beer a pinch of salt a pinch of paprika In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt and paprika. Add the beer and leave in a warm room for 20 minutes. We are looking for a nice thick batter. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a small pan over high heat. Dip each prawn into the batter (holding by the tail) and add to the oil.

They will cook very quickly.

Cook for about 1 minute until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel to absorb the oil.

Serve hot with a little garlic aioli.

Gambas al Ajillo Serves: 4 to 6 350g peeled Prawns 100ml extra virgin olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 red chili, finely chopped 2tbsp chopped fresh parsley ½ lemon, juiced Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the garlic and chilli and sizzle gently for a few seconds. Just as the garlic is beginning to take on a hint of colour, add the prawns. On high heat cook 1-2 minutes per side, until the little prawns are golden on the outside yet still moist inside. Remove from the heat; finish by sprinkling with parsley and lemon juice and serve at once, still sizzling.

Grilled Prawns with Mojo De Cilantro Sserves 4 450G Mediterranean prawns 5tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ clove garlic, finely crushed Juice 1 lemon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper Mojo de Cilantro Serves 6 4 garlic cloves 1 green pepper (de-seeded) 350ml olive oil 100ml sherry vinegar 1tspn.Ground cumin 1 bunch of fresh coriander Pinch of sea salt Remove all the stalks from the coriander leaves and place them in a food processor with all the other ingredients.

Blend to a smooth puree.

Place in an airtight container and chill until required.

For the Prawns: Thread the prawns onto small skewers and place in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic, 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over prawns and leave for 30 minutes.

Lift the prawns from dish and place on a hot grill; brush with any liquid remaining in dish and grill for 2-3 minutes until bright pink. Serve with mojo picon and lime wedges.

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Galley Goddess Clams, the unassuming molluscs.....a palourde to the French, a vongola for the Italians and a almeja here in Spain. The unpretentious bivalve has been hanging around in world oceans for more than 500 million years with an incredible total number of living species at 9.200.

But, happy as a clam? I don’t think so folks......... unfortunately for clams they have very long and dull lives.... ya must have done some serious bad shite to be reincarnated as a clam............. go with this good people, I’ve thought it through..........

Clams essentially live their lives buried into the sand where they feel safe and although they are filter feeders, they sadly tend to hold an unsavoury bottom feeder status. I imagine the human equivalent of a clams life would be an experience similar to being held captive in

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a small dark room with your eyes stapled open and having endless re runs of Eurovision wash over you for your entire lifetime......

And it doesn’t get better, the sex life as a clam is certainly nothing that would remotely go down in history as anything close to even slightly fascinating. Clams free spawn which is, to put it bluntly, both lady clams and boy clams just jizz into the surrounding water and let the currents and waves do the rest. Hardly even worth noting, really......

Lucky for us, and clams, I suppose, that they are a lot more fabulous when they are sitting in the galley sink and you are armed with some really heavenly recipes to make clams great again. Easy to cook and marry well with an assortment of flavours, clams can turn a simple stock into a spectacular feast.

Before you get down and dirty with clams you have to make sure you purge them of sand,

to do this make sure you ditch any of the broken or damaged ones and pop them in a bowl and fill it with cool tap water.

Let them sit for 20 minutes to an hour and you’ll have them spitting out the sand from inside their shells.

Now, personally I think Razor clams are rather fascinating, if you can just see past their appearance. Navajas are long and shlong shaped, sheathed in a sharp brittle shell that, not unsurprisingly resembles an old fashioned razor. Harvesting them can make for a jolly excursion, all you need is to be armed with a large bottle of salt and pour down keyhole shaped holes followed by some sea water in the sand at low tide.

This will result in a slightly pornographic but impressive display, bringing the creature popping forth from the sand as if gasping for air........ Then you must brace yourself and grab it quite firmly and gently, no tugging as they are surprisingly strong. The flesh is sweet, juicy and just a little salty. Cooking quickly and seasoning well will reward you with sweet plump morsels with which to dazzle your guests.

Razor Clams with Garlic and Parsley 5 tablespoons extra virgin oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 - 4 chiles de arbol, crumbled 750gms razor clams, rinsed thoroughly 1/4 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups loosely packed flatleaf parsley leaves, chopped Salt to taste

Heat oil, garlic and chilies in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling pan occasionally until the garlic is pale golden brown, about 6 minutes. Increase the pan to high, add razor clams and wine, cook, covered until clams are just about cooked through - about 3 minutes.

Add parsley and season with salt. Toss razor clams to coat with sauce. Transfer clams to a fabulous serving platter and drizzle with remaining sauce.

Cod Cheeks & Clams in Ginger, Lemongrass & Wakame Broth with Pak Choi and Samphire 25g coarse sea salt 500g cod cheeks 500ml dashi - a Japanese stock 500ml fish stock 4cm knob fresh ginger, peeled and cut into julienne 2 stalk fresh lemongrass, trimmed and finely chopped 3 tablespoons dried wakame (seaweed), shredded 3 tablespoons extra virgin oil 2 spring onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 750gm clams 50ml dry white wine 200g baby pak choi, washed and halved 120g samphire, washed Pour the dashi and the fish stock into a saucepan then add your ginger, lemongrass and dried wakame. Simmer for a few minutes and then leave in the broth to infuse over a gentle heat.

In a separate saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the shallots and garlic over a

gentle heat until softened but not coloured. Add the clams, pour in the wine and stir well.

Pop the lid on the pan and cook for 3 – 4 minutes until the clams have opened. Chuck any that haven’t opened.

Pour the cooking liquid into the warm stock and place the clams in a clean bowl and keep warm. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and blanch the pak choi for 2 minutes. Place the cod cheeks in the stock and remove the pan from the heat........the fish will poach in the remaining heat.

Divide the samphire and pak choi between four bowls, add the clams and pour over the broth. Finally add the cod cheeks and garnish with lime wedges. An elegant and divine lunch.

Clams, Mussels and Chorizo with Fino and Aioli Sourdough baguette, sliced lengthways into long slices olive oil 200g chopped chorizo picante 4 large shallots 1 small chilli (optional) 4 cloves garlic, sliced 500g clams 500g mussels 400ml fino sherry sprigs of coriander Aioli i medium egg yolk 3 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 100ml vegetable oil 75ml olive oil Heat your oven to 180C (fan).

To make aioli, blend the egg,

garlic cloves and white wine vinegar. With the blender running on a low speed, drip in the vegetable oil, followed by the olive oil, slowly, allowing each addition to be incorporated into the egg mixture before adding more.

Patience is the key! Season with salt and chill.........

Drizzle the slices of baguette with olive oil and pop on a baking sheet in the oven until golden brown - 5 minutes each side. Pop your chorizo, shallots, garlic, chilli and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan and fry for a few minutes until soft. Add the clams, mussels and fino; cover pan with its lid. Cook for 5 minutes on a medium heat, shaking occasionally. Remove and toss any unopened clams or mussels. Add a glug of olive oil and the coriander. Season and serve with the toasts. Bring to the table and let everyone dig in, add a tablespoon of aioli to the broth or spread on the toast and dunk. I highly recommend holding craft workshops in the galley with the clam shells, they will be no doubt inspired with the variety of ornaments they will be able to create. Clam shells can be stuck together to make tacky knickknacks like birds, cats and crabs, lovely souvenirs for them to remember you by...... just before they justifiably throw you overboard.

With any luck you’ll end up reincarnated as a clam.

Spreading the joy.....

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Its Regatta Season at Delicioso Following the success of The Superyacht Cup Palma, this month sees the arrival of the TP52 Super Series in Puerto Portals. Delicioso will be helping many of these professional teams with their catering and provisioning requirements during their busy preparation phase in the yard, training days and culminating in the regatta itself. ´´We have worked with Gladiator and Quantum for nearly 10 years now and are extremely happy to welcome them back and also to help some of the newer teams on the circuit too´´ says Helen Richards, Director at Delicioso. ´´We will be offering ´´regatta prepared´´sandwiches, wraps, carbohydrate pasta fuel boxes, energy bars, fruit, drinks, ice, superfoods – you name it

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´´Directly following the TP52 Super Series is the Copa del Rey where we will be offering our full regatta service for the vast array of racing classes and then we go onto Mahon in Menorca in September to help the TP52 teams again there for the next leg in their circuit.”

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ONDINE UPDATE

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Asociación Ondine ́s Dos Manos Schools Programme Asociación Ondine is very grateful and proud to announce a new collaboration with OceanCare, who have dedicated to help AO expand our educational Dos Manos School programmes to public schools in Mallorca by providing fundings towards the implementation of our Dos Manos Schools Programmes; An initiative which aims to reach and teach all school aged children growing up in the Balearic Islands about the issues of plastic pollution, ignite hope and encourage them to creative, solution- oriented thinking while helping to shape an innovative and environmentally conscious future generation.

OceanCares generous contribution has already enabled us to provide three classes with students aged 8/9 years from the public school CEIP Gabriel Comas I Ribas from Esporles with the Dos

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Manos Junior Programmes which were conducted in Port de Soller. The next public school will benefit from the collaboration later this month!

Regarding their collaboration with Asociación Ondine, Silvia Frey from OceanCare explains that: - “Through environmental education, OceanCare encourages a rethinking of our attitude towards plastic and urges people not to use disposable plastic. The collaboration with Association Ondine represents an important further step for OceanCare in establishing a network of partner organisations dedicated to take actions against marine plastic pollution. OceanCare is happy to be able to support Ondine with its mission to bring the Dos Manos School programme to public schools in Mallorca as it is one of the most important steps to educate the young generation and let them actively take action to reduce plastic pollution and bring a change in our daily use of plastic items.”

OceanCare has been committed to marine

wildlife protection since 1989. Through research and conservation projects, campaigns, environmental education, and involvement in a range of important international committees, OceanCare undertakes concrete steps to improve the situation for wildlife in the world’s oceans. In 2011, OceanCare was granted Special Consultative Status on marine issues with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is part of the UNEP Global Partnership on Marine Litter.

Do you want to bring the Dos Manos Schools Programme to a school near you, or would you like to sponsor a school with the programme by helping AO cover the expenses for it, contact info@ asociacionondine.org Inspiring & Inspired Students In March students from Lycée Francais removed 130kg of rubbish from Cán Pere Antoni in Palma. The Palma College students didn ́t only deliver during the programme, but also organised a fundraiser for Asociación Ondine afterwards - a game tournament for their

alternative enrichment day during which the students donated a total of €265 to AO! Thank you Legends!!

In April we conducted a Dos Manos Junior schools programme with a group of awesome kids from Mallorca International School. They impressed us not only with their wise thoughts on plastic pollution, its dangers and its solutions, but also with their knowledge about the water cycle & Megalodon and maybe most of all with their never ending positive energy and excitement despite the hours spent in strong winds and chilly weather!

As they knew a lot in advance we asked what of the days information was new to them.

Some of the replies included: - I didn’t know that micro plastics exist but I found 92 nurdles today! Imagine if we searched the whole beach!

There would be millions and trillions!

-I didn’t know there was plastic in our clothes..!

-I didn’t ́t know that the fish eat it & that we eat it later on!

ONDINE UPDATE you for a fantastic day and for your enthusiasm and dedication. You have most definitely inspired us to make a difference.”

- Sarah Cooper, teacher, Balearic International School A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing students and their wonderful teachers, for these memorable days filled with laughter, inspiration, energy and most of all hope!

-I didn’t believe that we would find so much of it! There ́s MUCH more out there than I thought before we came..

When asked if they contribute to the problems all kids raised their hands without a doubt, taking full responsibility for their actions, giving examples such as straws, plastic bottles, cups, bags and birthday decorations, and proposing solutions. The solution was clear to the kids; - We don ́t need to use most of it! After which they started to take out their reusable bottles from their bags to

show us and plan habit changes regarding other single use plastic items.

In May we headed to the beach together with 21 students and 4 teachers from Balearic International College.

The very eager group and their devoted teachers went all in, risking wet feet in order to recover plastic bags floating near the shore line and everyone on the beach got to enjoy an endless amount of..

- Plastic pollution!

- Buuuuuuuuuh! Marine conservation! Yeeeeeeeaaahhh!

..as the kids quickly realised the huge power of those words and began using them readily, delighted to see the response they got from the crowd each time!

The next generation is a brilliant one, and we can ́t even begin to imagine what they will accomplish!

Curious beach visitors came around to have a peak and were both shocked and disgusted to see the amounts of sanitary waste, plastic fragments, cigarette butts, ear bud sticks, cans, bottles and lids that the kids had found.

The kids however turned straight towards positive solutions, reflecting on how to turn their own school single use plastic free!

Less than a week later they had already written letters to the school director and their parents, informing them about the negative impact that plastic pollution has on the environment and inviting them to an educational fundraiser which will be held in June. We couldn ́t be more honoured to attend such an inspiring event and see what the kids have got planned for the grown ups!

“We are well on our way to making differences at our school and in our homes! The children went home with so many positive ideas that they are excited to get started on.

Many parents at the school also thanked us for arranging such an important learning opportunity for their children.

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MRSA Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, is a common human bacterium that is probably living on your skin right now.

A break in your skin can lead to a type of infection called a staph infection. Common staph infections result in boils (abscesses), often on the buttocks or legs, or styes on the eyelids. Staph infections can be deadly when they occur in the lungs, bloodstream or at a surgical wound site.

Sailors, Swimmers and other ocean recreationalists are subject to staph infections, particularly if wounds are not promptly and properly treated. Staph infections are becoming more common, particularly amongst deck crew who are handling ground lines. It appears to be more common in the waters of Eastern Europe.

A new, more resistant S.

aureus strain has recently emerged, called Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Unlike the more treatable S. aureus, MRSA is resistant to many of the more common antibiotics, and is more successfully treated with only specialized antibiotics that are potentially toxic. In addition, MRSA can be more invasive, which means that it is more painful, destroys tissues faster and is more likely to cause large abscesses. Severe infection may require surgery including amputations.

Fatalities have occurred.

MRSA began infecting patients in hospitals decades ago, and the number of hospitalacquired MRSA infections has steadily grown with time. MRSA infections have also become problematic in facilities such as nursing homes, sports team locker rooms and similar facilities.

This variety of MRSA is known as Community Associated MRSA or CA-MRSA. The rise in MRSA cases may have been made worse by physicians who over-prescribe and patients who demand antibiotics when they are not indicated.

Although it’s not clear if sailors are getting staph (including MRSA) infections from exposure to contaminated water (also seehere and here) or whether open wounds from yachting simply allow staph acquired elsewhere to have an entry point into the body, these infections are a serious

concern. The commonality of these infections to sailors and other ocean users is becoming alarming. MRSA has been cultured from the near shore waters and has been reported in storm and sewer waters as well. Thus the risk to sailors is storm water-related, like the other disease risks from yachting and handljng lines in brown waters.

Studies are also beginning to indicate that wet beach sand harbors many potential pathogens and staph may also reside there.

A new development in the past several years has been the rise is a certain potentially serious staph.

MRSA, for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is on the rise in the community, and possibly in the surf. When recognized and treated early, it’s not serious.

The problem is that it is resistant to most antibiotics, with a couple of oral (pill) exceptions (sulfatrimethoprim and sometimes rifampin and/or clindamycin).

It can require IV treatment by potentially toxic antibiotics including vancomycin and some other newer, more experimental drugs. It can spread to other organ systems and lead to septic (infectious) shock, stroke and loss of cardiac, kidney and other functions.

Perhaps some of you are familiar with the case of Timmy Turner, which was in Surfer magazine. His story and

some video of him are on the Web. He was treated at Hoag.

It’s still unclear, and there’s little firm data on it, but it looks like soft tissue wounds and fresh tattoos in ocean waters can be a source of entry for getting the infection.

My own thought is that some sailors have acquired it, and due to good general health either don’t have much or are carriers with no symptoms.

A word of caution to yachties-for soft tissue lesions that enlarge, become red and sore like boils, it could be MRSA. Get them checked and cultured. Play it safe and stay out of the surf if you have any sores, cuts, lesions, fresh tattoos or recent surgical incisions.

The appearance of a MRSA infection may initially resemble that of a spider bite, in that there may be evidence of tissue destruction.

The best prevention is good hygiene, including washing skin on a regular basis, using clean clothing and linens, and washing all cuts and scrapes thoroughly with soap and disinfected water.

Using an antiseptic ointment, such as bacitracin or Triple Antibiotic ointment on open wounds may not prevent a MRSA infection, but will certainly help prevent other Staphylococcus infections and Streptococcus (“strep”) skin infections.

More Detailed Information on Preventative Measures.

How can I prevent staph or MRSA infections?

Most skin infections can be prevented with good hygiene.

Wash your hands well and often with soap and water, or use a hand sanitizer, especially after changing bandages or touching a wound. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed. Avoid recreational water exposure (especially sea water) until wounds are healed, as constant moisture can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. In areas with rocky or reef bottoms, a laceration should be cleaned as soon as possible with isopropyl alcohol or vinegar.

This will kill the coral animals, protozoa and other critters that lodge in your skin and will reduce the chances that staph on your skin will infect the area. Keep your skin healthy, and avoid getting dry, cracked skin, especially during the winter. Healthy skin helps to keep the staph on the surface of your skin from causing an infection underneath your skin. Avoid contact with other people’s wounds. Don’t share personal items such as towels washcloths, razors, or clothing that may have had contact with an infected wound .Clean sheets, towels, and soiled clothing with hot water and laundry detergent.

Drying clothing in a hot dryer, rather than air-drying, will help kill bacteria in linens and clothing. If you are an athlete, or someone who has frequent skin to skin contact with others, be extra careful with your personal hygiene.

Be sure to shower well after games and practices and disinfect surfaces such as mats daily. Contact your doctor if you have a skin infection that does not improve. Oh, and you might want to consider increasing your caffeine intake.

More Details on Sanitizing, Handwashing, Decolonization, Surface Sanitizing Isopropyl alcohol and dilute Betadine (povidone iodine) solution have been proven to be effective skin surface sanitizers against MRSA. However, as the alcohol evaporates it becomes less effective and is unable to actively protect surfaces from future contamination.

Constant alcohol use can also dry the skin and decrease its natural resistance. Polysan (with TEFLEX) is a disinfectant that is also effective as a surface sanitizer against MRSA. Hand washing At the end of August 2004, after a successful pilot scheme to tackle MRSA, the UK National Health Service announced its Clean Your Hands campaign. Wards were required to ensure that alcohol-based hand rubs were placed near all beds so that staff could hand wash more regularly. Although alcohol-based rubs are somewhat effective, a more effective strategy is to wash hands with an anti-microbial cleanser with persistent killing action, such as Polysan or Chlorhexidine(Hibiclens).

Decolonization

Conclusion

After the drainage of boils or other treatment for MRSA, patients can shower at home usingchlorhexidine (Hibiclens) or hexachlorophene(Phisohex) antiseptic soap from head to toe, and apply mupirocin (Bactroban) 2% ointment inside each nostril twice daily for 7 days, using a cotton-tipped swab.

Doctors may also prescribe strong antibiotics such asclindamycin or levofloxacin.

Household members are recommended to follow the same decolonization protocol. NOTE: posterior body openings can also be the sites of staph colonization, especially in younger people.

Staph infections (especially MRSA) are a potentially serious, growing problem.

Sailors, Swimmers & wayer lovers can minimize their chances of developing such an infection by staying out of polluted waters, practicing good hygiene, and properly treating wounds. If you do develop a skin infection that does not improve, it’s important that you promptly contact a doctor and report the case to your county or state health department. In some locations the MRSA problem has remained somewhat of a “shadow” illness due to under-reporting.

In many states, MRSA is not even considered a “reportable illness.”

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501

You Are What You Eat All healthy people make time to eat real food.

By that I mean the kind of food your great grandmother would have been proud to bring to the table, food that hasn’t been messed with, added to, enhanced, just real, honest food, that’s good for you.

“Eat food. Not too much.

Mostly plants.”

Whilst nutrition is a vast and complex topic, and sometimes it takes more than just real food to keep our health on track, there is vast wisdom in these words. For as much as humankind has made advances in many areas, our food is one that has suffered in the last 50 years or so. It may well be possible to add preservatives to prolong the shelf / fridge / cupboard life of many foods but the health effects of doing so are

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questionable. Similarly, it might be possible to heattreat freshly squeezed orange juice, evaporate all the water out of it, ship it hundreds of miles, add water back into it and sell it as orange juice (albeit somewhat different than the original), or to intensively grow crops in nutrient deficient soils with added fertilizer to produce much larger yields, or to add 9 teaspoons of sugar and lots of other ingredients that you’ve never heard of to water and produce a drink that kids will love and want to drink plenty of, but the health effects of doing all of these things and more are highly questionable.

A healthy diet lives right at the core of optimal health and that starts with real food.

From real food, our bodies can extract nutrients galore – the tiny ingredients needed for our bodies to function at their best. These nutrients are found in plentiful supply in organic wholegrains, fresh fruits and vegetables, freerange lean meat, fish and poultry, nuts, seeds, and plant sources of protein such as chickpeas, beans and lentils.

Provide your body with an optimal daily supply along these lines and it will have enough to deliver to all areas – if you are running short

however, as is most often the case with a 21st century Western diet full of refined and processed convenience foods, your body must be selective about where it sends the nutrients. For example, your brain may get what it needs but you may be lacking in antioxidants to fight off health-damaging free radicals – include colourful fruit and veg; raw, steamed, juiced or very gently cooked.

To adopt the one simple habit that all healthy people share here’s a few tips: • Buy organic and locally sourced • Choose locally sourced freerange meat and poultry • Buy more plant and less animal products (more beans, chickpeas, lentils, fruit, veg and wholegrains less meat, dairy and poultry) • Drink fresh filtered water • Cook from scratch • Get organized – plan ahead and take your lunch and snacks to work • Start a veg patch • Grow your own herbs • Keep chickens and enjoy your own eggs Back to basics – natural foods, colourful, flavourful and naturally nutrient dense – keep on track!!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS stop in Sa Coma (around 80km) The final leg via Ses Salines the most Southerly point before heading back to Paguera - the lowest point of the island where we dipped our bike wheels in the sea.

The ride covered over 400 kms and we climbed more than 7000 meters - as Bryan mentioned - almost the same height as Mount Everest.

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Calvia Six Points Challenge I completed the Calvia six points challenge last month - in what is to become an annual competition. A road bike rally that covers the length and breadth of the island in 2.5 days.

Sponsorship is still happily received. If you feel inclined to give something for the children who deserve more…

RANA for sexually abused children on the island and the Allen Graham’s charity for kids, which helps with fostering.

Mark your diary for May 2018 -this could be a goal for you in your pursuit of fitness for next year, it’s a fabulous way to cover the island. The event, organised by Bryan Vissor, was incredible and probably the best event I have ever done - and I have done many. Well done and a huge thank you to Bryan.

The ride was superbly organised by Bryan and his family and despite 21 of us setting off, 6 of us rode in to finish. The ride covered the furthest points on the island from the very Easterly to St Elm in the South West, across the Tramuntanas over the highest point of the island (Puig major) to Port Pollensa (around 147km) - hotel stop.

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Calvia Six Points Challenge Winner This article would not be complete without mentioning the local hero. AKA the bionic man. Orlando Jimenez Bonilla who managed to ride the entire course through the night - in 16 hours and 56 minutes. Finishing at around 2.30 am the following morning. I have no idea what this man had for breakfast but I suspect it was rocket fuel!!

Congratulations Orlando, an unbelievable performance.

There Is Still Time To Donate If you can spare a few euros; every little helps …. please could you reach your hand in your pocket and give to these very deserving children who should start off life with so much more.

Lions Club of Calvia donations account La Caixa, Santa Ponsa (Please ref Katie Handyside) Quote “Six-Points Cycling Challenge” Account No: 2100 3793 6922 0010 1747 IBAN: ES95 2100 3793 6922 0010 1747 BIC: CAIXESBBXXX or https://www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/bryanvisser-2 Bryan Vissor: The Interview What made you organise the six points?

I have always wanted to ride around the island and then I though “why don’t I do it for charity”. This then led to “why not open it up to other riders?”. Hence the Six-Points.

What is your cycling back ground - how did you get into cycling - what did you beforehand?

I had to have a hip replacement and I wanted to get fit again and Lynn (my wife) bought me a cheap MTB for my birthday 5 years ago. I loved it and moved up to an aluminium Scott roadbike and then to my Synapse 4 years ago. Always big into sailing and I helped Jus (my son) (I believe!!) become the 2005 World Sailing Champ.

How would you encourage people to sign up for next year?

It was the most fun event that I have ever ridden and I want to make sure that it carries the fun element into the future.

What would you say to people who are concerned about the distances and riding?

Get fit and train for it! If I can do it, anyone can.

Anything else you would like to add?

Places will be limited to a max of 50 in 2018!! Book your places now!

What the Riders Said: “I completed my first big ride on the last leg …and really enjoyed it. Next year i will be doing the whole thing.

It was a credit to Bryan for organising such a great charity event” Karl “…the challenge was a great event to meet new cyclists and at the same time cycling for a great cause. A very enjoyable event and will definitely be looking forward to the next one…” Richard “This was my first trip to Mallorca and what a way to see the island. The route was brilliantly planned to capture the beauty of the place. The team spirit was incredible and at the end of the three days, strangers felt like old friends.

Bring on next year” Jo “I’ve completed many long distance Events, but none compare to this, amazing scenery, interesting route, camaraderie and above all the amount of fun the whole group had over the three days meant it was easily the best weekend I have ever had on the bike” Justin

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Beverley Pugh - beverley@ rawfooddietforlife.com www.rawfooddietforlife.com (+34) 629 867 785

Illness Can Not Live in an Oxygenated Body!

29 years ago my allopathic doctor told me that the only way that I could heal myself and not die would be to stop eating meat! I had no idea what to do or what he meant! At that moment in time I smoked 2 packets of cigarettes a day drank whisky and brandy and ate a “meat and potatoes “diet every single day. I never gave it much thought to what I ate or how it had an impact on my health! I was told that no medication could help my illness so what to do? My family did not tell me that I was on the verge of death or that my illness was so critical, I guess they were also at a loss of understanding what to do or how to cope.

Six months in bed not being able to move and lots of time to read and begin an “inner journey” helped me to make a huge difference with lots of changes and a new way of understanding my relationship to food.

I became a vegetarian (not quite getting it right), then transitioned to veganism

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which led me to discover the macrobiotic diet that meant cooking my food for a huge length of time. I was told that you are supposed to eat food that is full of oxygen so cooking for a long time did not make sense to me but it seemed like the right thing to do at the time.

Getting more oxygen into my body was my goal so “just by chance “i stumbled upon the Living Foods way of life 17 years ago! I again had no idea what this was about but getting more life force into my body with oxygen rich foods seemed the best thing to do in order to obtain peak health.

What I experienced with this new way of eating was mind blowing! I was hungry and excited not only for food but knowledge. I wanted everyone to know about how oxygenated foods could change your life. I registered and trained as a Hippocrates Health Educator in Florida, trained with the top Raw Food Chefs and world leaders in the U.S.A and London, together with the already founding of the Bodhana massage center.

Two decades of therapy training and personal growth later, I was hooked and I wanted to teach the world how to heal themselves with inner and outer body work,

food, breath work, weight lifting and exercise. I created a Raw Foods Kitchen at my home in Puerto Portals and traveled all over the mainland Spain giving conferences and teaching the Raw Food way of life filled with oxygenated

foods. Soon my business got too big for my home and one year ago I opened Vegan & Raw Organics to go and delivery in the heart of the Spanish area in Palma de Mallorca where along with my team we prepare oxygen rich “medicinal Foods” to go for Breakfast and lunch. We also serve special green juices and smoothies, wheatgrass shots and amazingly “orgasmic” desserts! Our foods are all certified organic and 95% grown by the local Mallorcan organic farmers.

17 years later I know that in order to keep illness at bay and obtain peak health an oxygen rich plant based diet is and always will be my goal.

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Fractured Calcaneum / Heel Bone The calcaneum or heel bone is a large ovoid bone and articulates with the smaller cuboid bones and the talus above. Together the calcaneum and the talus form the subtalor joint which is important for balance and control particularly on rough ground or uneven surfaces.

The back of the calcaneum also gives attachment to the achilles tendon which has a very high tensile strength to absorb great forces.

Most calcaneal fractures are caused by a traumatic event involving high forces such as jumping/falling from a height where the body weight plus gravity drives the talus into the heel bone or a car accident where the heel is crushed against the floorboard. Common causes among the yachties include jumping onto the quay in bare feet, falling off scaffolding and skateboarding.

Types of Fracture The Calcaneum is made predominantly of cancellous bone which is softer and tends to collapse and fragment. Generally, the greater the impact, the more severe the injury.

A compression fracture is when the force squashes and distorts the shape of the calcaneal bone. This is a relatively stable fracture and is treated conservatively with a POP. A simple undisplaced fracture is when the bone has fragmented into pieces but can also be treated with a POP if the pieces are not displaced.

An Avulsion fracture is when the fractured piece of bone is pulled away by the achilles tendon and will require immediate attention. The telltail sign of this kind of fracture is that the calf muscles will appear bunched up the back of the lower leg.

Surgery will be required to reattach the tendon.

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Compound and Comminuted fractures are the result of extreme trauma to the foot.

In these cases the calcaneum is in multiple displaced pieces and there will likely be a considerable amount of soft tissue damage as well. These fractures require extensive surgical treatment and are usually the result of a vehicular accident.

bone and an inability to put weight through the foot.

Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum occur when the talus has been driven into the top of the calcaneum so that not only is there a compression fracture, but there is also a fissure extending into the joint. This form of fracture creates a disturbance of the cartilage and articular surfaces of the joint and can cause premature arthritic changes.

Treatment

Landing on your heels from a height can not only cause fractures to the heels but the shock wave can travel up the body causing injury higher up and so X Ray to the vertebral column is also often also required to check for vertebral fractures.

If no surgery is required, then the foot will be immobilised in a cast or splint for 6 to 8 weeks or even longer if the fractures are extensive. During this time the patient is nonweight bearing in a wheel chair or crutches.

Stress fractures are less common and are caused by repetitive impact on the heel bone such as long distance running or marching.

Surgery may be as little as a single screw fixation to an open reduction and internal fixation with wires and plates to hold the pieces in position.

The foot is then immobilised until x ray confirms unions of the fractures.

Diagnosis

Rehabilitation

In each case diagnosis is confirmed with an X Ray to discover the extent of the damage and determine if the pieces of the fracture are in good alignment for conservative treatment, or whether there will be a surgical proceedure.

Return to full weight bearing will be entirely dependent on the extent of the fracture and surgery. Cold therapy will be needed to reduce the swelling and inflammation.

Computed tomography (CT scan) will likely also be used to take more detailed pictures.

Other symptoms include pain, swelling,deformity of the heel

Electrotherapy techniques will also be used to promote healing and stimulate any atrophied muscle groups. Gait re-education will be necessary and the patient may need to be assessed for temporary or permanent orthotics.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Mia Larsson miaeyoga.com (+34) 650 827 290

Water One of the first human rights, according to the UN, is the right to have access to clean and secure water. Our bodies are more than 70% water, and water is essential for our subsistence, however, millions of children and people around the planet live without that right.

One of my dearest yoginifriends always says: “Yoga is about awareness, let’s take that awareness further, let’s take it into the shower”.

Witnessing the scarcity of water in Mexico City where she lives, the idea of the Water Saving Project came up, an idea that I took with me to Mallorca. Knowing that a normal shower takes 8-10 minutes and uses 200 liters of water, reducing the time to 4-5 minutes you can save 100 liters of water/day, 700 liters/week, 36000 liters/year.

With an easy gesture, buying a small timer to put on the wall in your bathroom, you can keep track of the time you spend in the shower.* Every year millions of people visit Mallorca, and our resources of water get dried out every summer. Realizing that every drop matters, that every small initiative can make a change, this project suggests to place a timer in your bathroom, to reduce the time in the shower, and to raise

awareness. The campaign is of course addressed both to visitors and residents of the island, so that we together can build more awareness and effectively save water.

When we vibrate with the source of life, we feel more connected to - and in consequence, more responsible for - the nature

around us. What gives us life and nurtures us needs our care, now more than ever.

We can be the engines of change, in fact we as human beings, are the only ones who can be the promoters of transformation of our own, and our globe’s destiny. We start with ourselves, and we start with small actions that can have a great impact.

My hope is that this project will be spread not only on Mallorca, but also to other places around the planet, and that we will inspire each other to more creative ways to save water. At the moment the timers can be found at a

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few yoga studios and hotels in Palma de Mallorca, Austria, Germany and Sweden, and can also be bought directly via info@miaeyoga.com *Get your timer via info@ miaeyoga.com and share your ideas on Facebook and Instagram!! 1 Euro of each sold timer goes to support the Mexican NGO Cantaro Azul and their work for safe and sustainable water consumption. Under the guidance of the NGO, microbusinesses that promote filtered purified water are built up and run by women in the most needed communities of Chiapas, Mexico.

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS the rapidly rising, and industrialising nations of China and India are also large components in global greenhouse gas emissions as their industrial revolutions have been powered by burning fossil fuels, but since the Paris agreement China has cancelled the construction of hundreds of new coal fired power stations and instead has pledged investments of $361bn into its renewable power industry, with the potential to create an estimated 13 million jobs.

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

An American (not) in Paris Donald Trump did a stupid thing last month...yes really.

Actually, he did quite a few stupid things, but the one that stands out was his withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.

The agreement signed in April last year was an historic moment. A rare moment where literally the whole world agreed on something.

Specifically it was a voluntary global pact with the aim of limiting global warming by increasing investment into renewable technologies and reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses. This is important because the global consensus amongst the scientific community predicts that a rise of just 2 degrees celsius may tip the atmosphere into a cycle of irreversible temperature

rise….quite a prospect and at current rates this could well happen within a decade or two.

Now it’s important for balance to say that not everyone agrees with this assessment, there is a very small, and shrinking core of climate change deniers, President Trump is one of them, but even if they are right it does not change the fact that fossil fuels are not the future. They are a finite resource that inevitably will run out one day.

Donald Trump was swept to victory in last year’s election on a wave of support from the ‘rust belt’, a byword for the traditional heavy industries, automotive, coal and steel production, all in steady decline over recent decades.

It is those people who put him into the White House, and it is to those people to whom he is talking now. His actions, condemned by heads of state around the world,

effectively reduce government investment in renewable technologies, and continue with subsidies in the coal mining industry. Hopefully this will not prove catastrophic for the World’s climate, but it may well be more damaging for the US economy.

Renewable energy production and research is where the smart people and the smart money are right now, and we are on the verge of a revolution that has the potential to change the world forever. Solar and wind power are increasing in efficiency by the day and the cost per unit of renewable energy is coming down fast and very soon is likely to be cheaper than fossil fuel generated energy.

Elon Musk’s Tesla company is throwing money and some extremely smart people at solar energy roof tiles and battery technology that, conceivably could make huge numbers of communities and individual homes completely self sufficient in power in the very near future. Research into nuclear fusion continues at a pace and again could, provide limitless pollution free electricity, very cheaply any time soon.

The United States has always been a nation defined by its innovation and a good nose for an opportunity.

Modern manufacturing techniques were pioneered in the US, Henry Ford invented the production line, electricity networks, telephone systems, Silicon Valley, and the pioneers of the digital industries, IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Google and the like have specialised in spotting a niche and getting in early. President Trump’s recent actions have pulled funding from the blossoming renewables industry and put it into 300 year old technology.

With it has gone the best brains in the business r as they head off abroad to more forward looking governments.

Whether you believe in climate change or not, it is clear that renewable power is the next innovation, and whoever gets in early is going to do very nicely indeed while solving one of the most critical problems the Earth is facing in the process, and you can be more sure than ever that it is not going to be the US, and all this from a President who claims he will run the country as a business.

The US is, per head, one of the planet’s worst polluters,

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS facilitating the charter activity to vessels flying EU or non-EU flags, provided they fulfil Spanish legislation in maritime security matters and have updated all certificates of the vessel and crew members.

The most relevant changes are: a) on the one hand, the extension of the charter license for two years, instead of the yearly validity of the actual one (this measure will enter in forcer next 1st of January 2018),

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

New Charter Ruling in the Balearics in the Good Direction Last month the Balearic Government approved the new legislation applicable to the activity of charter of pleasure crafts in the Balearic Islands: the Decree 21/2017, 5th of May that regulates the activity of hiring of vessels

and pleasure crafts (“Decreto 21/2017 de 5 de mayo por el que se regula la actividad de alquiler de emabarcaciones de recreo”). This new legislation on charter activity follows the instructions and principles of free movement of goods and services of EU–Law, the European Parliament and Council Directive 2006/123/EC of 12 December on services in the internal market.

With this new Decree the former lower ranking legislation is finally reunited adopting the main idea of

b) secondly, the effectivity of the charter license will be from the moment of just filing the application, the so called Declaration of Responsibility (in Spanish “Declaración responsable”) that means, that the charter license shall not be granted any more after discretionary authorization of the Administration after filing all documents and certificates.

Regarding the possibility of chartering non-EU flagged vessels the new Decree adopts the arguments of the former internal note from the Direccio General de Ports i Aeroports from Consellería de Turisme (Circular 1/2014 from the 26th of August 2014).

Said lower rank disposition

expressly declared that all non-EU vessels over 14m LOA could be chartered in Balearic Ports if the general requirements were matched - that is, third parties and passengers insurance, seaworthiness and safemanning certificates, fiscal obligations - , and if the applicant could show evidence that there were no similar EU flag vessels for that specific charter available.

Finally, the new rule also declares non-valid charter licenses granted by other Spanish regions different from the Balearic Islands when the charter takes place in our waters.

In general words, it is another step in the appropriate direction to remove bureaucratic obstacles to the charter activity in the Balearics.

For further information you can contact us directly and we will be pleased to assist you in the whole process of the charter set up structure.

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS: ADVERTISING FEATURE in the last six months. It goes at least some way to explaining why more than a third of women don’t know how much they have saved in their pension. 4 However, the research also points to some positive trends. In April 2015, women had an average of just £16,700 saved in pensions, but this increased to £20,400 in 2016 and has since risen to £24,900 – up 49% in just two years. 4 St. James’s Place Roy Duns (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/royduns.

gap has generally received less attention than the pay gap, even though it has equally serious consequences.

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Research by Aegon shows that women have barely a third the pension savings of men; their average pension pot holds just £24,900 – far below the £73,600 average for men.

4 Furthermore, next year will see an increase in women’s State Pension age. The changes are being brought in earlier than originally planned, leaving many women born in the 1950s facing an extra five-year wait to receive their State Pension. As a result, hundreds of thousands of women have had to re-plan their retirements.

Turning the tide The ebb and flow of many women’s careers makes the challenge of retirement saving even greater.

In the last half-century, there have been significant improvements for working women. But according to the World Economic Forum, gender inequality remains stubbornly persistent.

In the UK, women are adrift on a number of key measures.

The UK was the ninth most gender-equal country in 2006, but by last year had slipped to 20th place. 1 Equal pay is often seen as a key marker of social progress.

In Europe, one of the world’s most equal continents, income inequality is still a major problem. The average gender pay gap within the European Union is around 16%, which means that, for every €1 a man in the EU earns, a woman will earn 84 cents. 2 Women in the UK are still earning 18% less on average than men, across fulland part-time work. 3 Likewise, the proportion of women saving adequately for retirement remains well below that of their male counterparts. Yet the pension 140

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Time and tide Life events and phases such as maternity leave, bringing up children, or caring for an elderly parent can contribute to women having shorter or more disrupted careers. This gives them less opportunity to earn and to convert some of those earnings into pension savings. But women also tend to live longer than men, so it is arguably even more important that they actively engage with saving for retirement.

Yet more than two fifths have never reviewed or taken any action to improve their plans for retirement, and just a fifth have engaged in the last six months. This is well below the level for men, a quarter of whom have checked or amended their pension plan

Aegon claims that pension freedoms, which allow people over 55 to use their defined contribution pension in a variety of ways, have directly led to 13% of women saving more into their pension since their introduction in 2015. But it may also be that women are becoming increasingly aware of the need to provide for later life.

“It can’t go unnoticed that women have made some encouraging steps forward in saving for retirement,” says Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon. “However, the difference between men’s and women’s pension savings is stark and there are a number of reasons behind the widening pension savings gender gap. Autoenrolment has successfully introduced 7.6 million people to workplace pensions but the gender pay gap means that men are effectively saving more without even thinking about it.” 5 Ian Price, divisional director at St. James’s Place, believes that planning ahead is key, not least because it can enable you to identify key periods during which you might be able to increase your contributions.

“Reviewing your existing pension provision and getting a State Pension forecast, including checking your State Pension age, is the first step to understanding how much you might need to put away,” he says.

“If it’s appropriate, increasing pension contributions for a set period of time, perhaps once children have reached school age and when childcare is no longer an expense, could go a long way to making up for any gaps in your pension saving history.”

“Speaking to a qualified financial adviser can help you to work out what your short- and long-term financial goals are and how to put the necessary pension plans in place. Through early action and with the right preparation, that hoped-for retirement can be achieved.”

The value of a pension with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up.

1 World Economic Forum, The Global Gender Gap Report 2016 2 http://ec.europa.eu, accessed 9 May 2017 3 Office for National Statistics, 26 October 2016 4 Aegon UK Readiness Report, Edition 6, April 2017 5 The Pensions Regulator, 11 April 2017 To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Roy Duns of St. James’s Place Wealth Management on 0191 385 1530 or email roy.duns@sjpp.co.uk.

Representing only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products

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Restuarant Review “Le Bistro Bleu” San Magin 68 Palma - Santa Catalina (+34) 871 774 681 (+34) 678 256 972 www.lebistrobleu.es

By Erica Lay www.elcrewco.com Santa Catalina had pretty much every type of cuisine covered... except, it didn’t offer French. Well, it does now! Earlier this year we saw the wonderfully cosy Le Bistro Bleu open its doors on Calle San Magin. Cute outside pavement tables for spring and summer nights, and a lovely airy interior full of character and oozing Frenchness really sets the mood. The décor is gorgeous; it’s definitely a bistro and it’s definitely blue!

Le Bistro Bleu was born when classically trained French Chef, Christian, and his multilingual Swedish partner Malin, decided it was time to settle in Palma and pursue their dream of opening a restaurant. And aren’t we glad they did…

Having worked a Michel Roux Snr’s restaurant in the UK, Christian has a vast repertoire and has also pursued a career in superyachts. He developed the menu himself creating all recipes from scratch

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and personally training the chef. Together with Malin they make a wonderfully warm and welcoming team.

Malin moved to Spain when she was just 18, living and working here for three years and since then it’s been her dream to eventually return here. In between, she’s been managing high end restaurants over in Stockholm before joining yachts – which of course is where she met Christian and the love story begins.

I love a personal touch to a restaurant review. So now you’ve got the warm and fuzzies let’s talk about the wine. It was a delight to see French wines on the list; I mean you have to have French wine with French food. We started with a cheeky glass of sparkling De Chancery Vouvray from Christian’s home town – the Loire Vallee, whilst we perused the tasty menu. Christian explained their ethos of homemade recipes, focused on flavours and with a strong emphasis on using quality produce, and how they’ve had to source the right ingredients to compliment the traditional French style. They wanted to create a proper bistro feel and make it an inviting place their customers will want to keep coming back to with proper staples on the menu like moules frites and foie.

I went for the country pate to start which was just excellent; I really enjoy a homemade rugged pate, you know the sort that’s a little crumbly… big tick from me. My partner went for the escargots which were beautifully cooked, with just the right amount of garlicky butter for me to dunk my bread into when he wasn’t looking. Stealth dunking. It’s a thing you know.

Wine wise, we now switched to the house varieties; my rose was soft and light and easy drinking (uh oh, danger, danger…) and the red was not too full bodied, and the perfect partner to the Veal steak tartare main. An interesting take on a classic; Christian’s recipe includes adding toasted hazelnut, and lemon zest. Yum. Incidentally this was served with truffled French fries and a cheeky serving of dijonaisse so be prepared to make happy noises whilst you’re eating.

And don’t be embarrassed, everyone was doing it. I like to do it in a French accent.

My moules frites were spot on – Christian explained how he’s had to source smaller mussels as the Spanish variety are often enormous and don’t necessarily lend themselves well to the light cream sauce.

They were delicious and of course I had to have French fries because what’s moules frites without the frites? It’s

like Bonnie without Clyde that’s what it is. My favourite French things, moules frites and a good light rose, are now on our doorstep. Again, uh oh.

At this point, I was ready to slip into something more comfortable. Like a food coma. However, I battled on for the readers of the Islander, and managed to share a little French cheese plate the chef put together for us. With a small glass of the red purely for research purposes. And we weren’t disappointed.

In addition to the classic French items you’d expect to see on the menu, such as coq au vin, foie, duck confit and crème brulee, you’ll also find a vegan option on each course so something for everyone – or perhaps a lighter option.

Opening Tuesday to Sunday in the evenings for dinner from 1900, Le Bistro Bleu also offers lunch and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 1530. The quality of food coming out of that little kitchen was impressive, and the service was attentive without being intrusive.

Excellent job guys, we look forward to returning very soon.

Check out their website for full menu, and to book online.

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FRESH FISH DAILY

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

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“A Restaurant with a big heart”

Situated in Puerto Adriano the Restaurant offers you an excellent menú from the freshest products. At the hand of its Chef, Margot Montiel, probably the youngest chef in the restaurant sector in Mallorca. One must try their unique. Salmon Chipi (White wine cream and sauce, artichokes and pine nuts). As well as the mouthwatering Grilled Argentine Sirloin steak.

Vino del Mar is Open all year round

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Port Adriano, s/n Local 3 - Bajo, 07184 El Toro, Calviá +34 971 23 73 60 - +34 637 749 120 - www.vinodelmar.es

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net

FOR SALE For Sale: FIAT Panda 2010.

4.600€. I.T.V till 5/2018.

Tel. 647 436 434 / 608 830 519.

For Sale: Seat Toledo 1.6 Petrol (1998) low mileage I.T.V.to March 2018 P.A.S. A/C Big Boot Good reliable car, well maintained.

1.200 euros. Please contact jo.

608 830 519/ 647 436 434.

For Sale: Liferaft 8 person Plastimar Ocean 9650 last serviced march 2016, offers over 300 euros, call Paul on 619 405 255.

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 3592 excellent condition, fully equipped for racing - new mast, new sails. 8,000€. 630 628 775.

For Sale: 3 Bedroom 2 bath. ground floor apartment for sale in Puerto Andratx. Set in beautiful communal gardens with Pool. Has own private garden for BBQ etc and storage room.

2 minutes walk to the Marina.

Quiet location. Private Sale 315,000€. Tel: +34 676 576 475. sam_sztumpf@hotmail.com.

For Sale: Zodiac Cadet 260 Aero White (2013). Hardly used, only weighs 26Kg. Highest quality, 100% welded duotex stronghan. Price: 800€. Contact Brett: 626 800 295 For Sale: 2013 yamaha 9.9 outboard, less than 50hrs, mechanically sound, couple of small scratched on cowling.

Located at RCNP for viewing/ testing. €1800 ono. Contact Richard on 664 701 463.

For Sale: 49er for sale. Hullnr: 322 / ISAF. 2 Genackers,beach trolly. Boat is rigged up and ready to sail in CNA Arenal. 3000 € / Negotiable, pictures can be sent Contact Thomas 666 978 700.

For Sale: Freehold commercial premises 200mt, ground floor, 80mt from Club de Mar, completely renovated, two bathrooms, private parking to the rear, price on request.

Tel: 609 614 215.

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For Sale: Car for Sale. Opel Corsa 2001 Automatic/tiptronic.

Great runabout - 1500€. Alan Muir 637 692 016. alan@ beaumontproprties.com

stainless steel strap, boxed as new 2500 €. Contact Paul on 619 405 255.

For Sale: Sextant - Plath Navistar Professional - made in Germany Jan 1977. With Booklet - without case. Reasonable offers please!

View in Palma. 616 244 776 For Sale: Dinghy Caribe I32, length -3,10m, Certificated CE 4 with folded aluminium floor board. New - never been used.

Motor Yamaha 8hp outboard, weight - 38kg. New - never been used. Price together is - 3.890,-eu ono. Call 699 604 665.

For Sale: African Grey Parrot.

3.5 years old, Very Vocal in both English and Spanish, loves to follow you around the house and likes to be stroked. Work commitments unfortunately give us no time with him in the day anymore and he loves attention.

He will come with his large parrot cage and roof stand. Please only consider if you are aware of the lifelong commitment he is and that you have the time to spend socialising and playing with him.

1,000.00e. 674 118 332, whats app for pictures or extra info.

For Sale: Two bicycles. Cruise or Dude? The Dude - Fixie, Retro 22.5 inch/57 cm frame, white, alloy fittings, narrow bars, skinny tyres, perfect for round town Cruise - Specialised Sirrus Hybrid, similar size but with dropped cross-bar c 51 - 57 frame, 24 speed Shimano set, Alexx Rims, cantilever brakes etc. Both in good condition, used daily, Sirrus has some dings and nics but both clean and well-maintained. €95 each. Contact Hugh 600 330 098.

For Sale: Rare old whisky 26yr Bruichladdich. I am bottling this in Scotland and wonder if any yachts would like a bespoke labelled case of their own whisky?

Drdavid_omi@hotmail.com

For Sale: J80 ESP 1064. Year of build 2008. Good condition.

Fully equipped for racing, including sails. New outboard, Yamaha, 5HP 4 stroke. Trailer not included. In Palma. 18,000€offers considered. M. +34 653 757 242 / T. +34 971 213 305 sam@gygroup.com www.rollingstock.es www.globalyachtinggroup.com

For Sale: We are selling 2 x Jet Skis in very good condition. Fully serviced and overhauled engines.

Well maintained Seadoo RXT for 5450€ and Yamaha Jet 2450€ negotiable. Serious buyers please PM. Derek 655 444 687.

For Sale: UK built Prowles 44ft rebuilt 2013 to owners spec. 2 Ford Turbo 180 hp diesel, 8 kw generator. 2 cbins, Full Galley, driven by solar panels. Flybridge seats 6/8 with bimini. New Cushions. Lying Alcudia. Free Summer mooring available.

Contact Ian Foster: (+34) 971 546 998 - (+34) 670 235 369. ianandtessa@gmail.com

For Sale: Mercury 4.3m Ocean Runner RIB with Mercury EFI 30hp outboard. Good yacht tender or fast runabout. New June 2015 - motor under 3-year transferable warranty. 10 year Hypalon warranty on tubes. Oars, battery, fuel tank, navigation light etc. Cost 10,000 US$ new. €4,000 or best offer. In STP for viewing.

Guy +44 7444 295 894 guy.oury@rocketmail.com

For Sale: Brompton folding bike for sale with extras great for boats cars and airplanes price 425 euros call Peter 639 600 359 or 971 697 536.

For Sale: 1999 Honda 1000 VTR Firestorm. Very good condition, new tyres, 2 yrs MOT. €1950.00 ono. Dave Potter: 971 872 436 / 606 973 151.

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 2964 2,800€. Contact 619 387 817.

For Sale: Corum Admirals Cup chronometer watch. 40mm, dark blue dial with signal flag bezel stop watch and race start facility,

For Sale: We are removing and selling our Whirlpool Jacuzzi hardly been used 4-6 seater 3.5 m diameter. €2850 neg full house! +34 655 444 687.

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS / EMPLOYMENT Job Vacancy: Workshop Manager /Lead required for busy Yacht dealership and yacht management company. We need a motivated and experienced individual who has strong knowledge of UK production boat manufacturing and has hands on experience with boat building / boat maintenance / Engineering. This is an opportunity to grow and share in a successful workshop & maintenance business that is backed by a world leading brand.

An existing client list is not essential but can open a different kind of opportunity to the candidate. The candidate will be responsible for; Selling services to new and existing customers; Managing workflow for a small team of technicians; Mgmt reporting, timesheet mgmt and service improvement; Responsible and accountable for the entire service, maintenance and guardienage arm of the business; Managing sub-contractors; Hands on Maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting; Boat movements and logistics; Liaising and interfacing with accounts, administration & sales teams.

Some of the most important characteristics is to have someone who is accountable for their own actions, takes responsibility for their work and does not need ‘hand holding’. For the right candidate with this kind of attitude and experience, the opportunity to progress is exceptional and financial reward ample. We

need a professional person who can liaise directly with clients and has a technical knowledge that inspires confidence in our customers. Someone who is willing to go the extra mile to support the customer and understands that in order to grow the servicing, maintenance & guardienage business they have to offer something more than the competition. sales@ fairlinesouthmallorca.com

Job Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma is looking for expierenced Sales Persons for their shops in Palma, Santa Ponsa & Alcudia, preferably with yacht experience. Duties including attending and advising customers, sales promotion & making orders. Smart appearance & good manner. Good standard of English & Spanish necessary. Yearround contract with excellent terms & conditions. Apply to katharina@ycp.com.es

Job Vacancy: Looking for a charismatic Foreman for our busy metalwork/nautical welding and fabrication company in Palma de Mallorca. The job would include public relations, communicating with clients, creating working drawings, pricing and quality control. You should have a background in structural marine engineering, preferably from within the yachting industry.

The ability to design is required.

Knowledge of Autocad and welding experience would be advantageous but not essential.

English as a native tongue and good Spanish are absolutely required. Ideal for an ex-captain/ enginner looking for a job onshore. Contact +34 646 281 532 or send CVs to info@ rubendonaquewelding.com

Job Vacancy: Senior Diesel Engineer: To strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists, we are looking for a Senior Diesel Engineer. Candidates should be experienced with trouble shooting, maintenance and installation of marine generators & propulsion systems. Electrical knowledge on AC/DC systems would be an additional value.

English speaking is required. palma@cornelisjongkind.nl

Job Vacancy: Dolphin Wear is currently looking for a full time sales consultant to join our team.

Applicants need to be proficient in English and Spanish. Driving license required. Previous sales or commercial assistance required.

Please send all CVs to palma@ dolphinwear.com.

Seeking Position: Chef available for onshore crew chef/replacement /or offshore based in Palma, lots of experience & references available. Charlotte: 699 378 942 stonecharlotte@hotmail.com.

Job Vacancy: English All-rounder for customer attention. Technical & Spanish Knowledge preferred.

A bit of sales skills, technical knowledge, IT user knowledge and if possible sea trial etc. oliver@fjordyachts.de or info@mariventyachts.com Job Vacancy: We currently have vacancies for Marine Electricians preferably with yacht experience.

Good written and spoken English essential. We also accept applicants with autonomo status.

Apply at: info@etechyachting.com

FOR RENT For Rent: Mooring Santa Ponsa Marina. 7 metres x 2 metres.

300 euros on yearly basis per month. 400 euros for summer months only. Tel. 608 630 448.

For Rent: Palma Marine Hub: Co-working office spaces for rent. 158 SQM office in Marivent with a shared kitchen, bathroom, meeting room and lift. Spacious, air conditioned offices. Monthly rental includes all bills and high speed internet Free parking on the road. Please contact Melanie Winters for more information: +34 646 897378.

For Rent: Commercial Premises 200 square mt2, ground floor, 80mt from Club de Mar, completely renovated, two bathrooms, private parking to the rear, 1.800,00€ per month.

Tel: 609 614 215.

For Rent: Offices / Retail Space to Rent. Commercial premises for rent in Port Calanova. A total of 300 square mt2, divisible, are available for rental purposes and ideal for commercial offices or shops. The marina, with 174 berths, is running an extensive upgrade of all facilities and services with an ample onsite car parking and watersports activities all year round. For further information please contact: comercial@portcalanova.com

For Rent: Club De Mar Medical.

English speaking GP Practice in Porto Pi. Our main client base is the yachting community and our goal is to build a one-stopshop pre hospital care facility.

Within our office suite, we have 3 practice rooms to rent, from €650.00 pcm ono. Please contact us for more information on: 639 949 125.

MISCELLANEOUS Wanted: Old small wooden boats. Don’t have to be sea worthy! Also old buoys and life rings. Please call Deborah 699 569 934.

Wanted: Spinnaker or whisker pole for Beneteau 473. Around 5.5metres- Tel: 622 633 028 Go Sailing: How would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80. You’ll never regret it. Interested? Drop me a mail at michael@ffast.org and we’ll arrange something.

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Dufour 500 Grand Large 2015 319,000 € VAT Paid This Dufour 500 GL from 2015 is a great performance cruiser. Cutter rigged with full battened main sail, staysail, code 0, genua, fore sail, retractable bow sprit, electric winches, etc. Furthermore a 75PS Volvo Penta diesel engine, bow thruster, complete Raymarine navigation equipment, battery charger, inverter, solar panels, dinghy with outboard, life raft, water maker, washing machine, etc.

Contact us for the detailed spec list and/or view our comprehensive photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

Sanlorenzo SD92 2010 POA VAT Paid

A stunning example of Sanlorenzo’s semi-displacement SD92. This highly customised yacht is equipped with twin MAN 1200 HP engines and can provide accommodation for up to 8 in 4 cabins, including a forward master cabin on the main deck and a full beam VIP cabin on the lower deck. Used as a family vessel only and has never been chartered, she is maintained to the highest standard.

Viewing is highly recommended.

Club Nautico Santa Ponsa T. +34 971 695 738 M. +34 629 748 477 E. sales@leisure-marine.com W. www.leisure-marine.com Take advantage of Sea Ray’s new Open Horizons savings opportunity!

This summer let Sea Ray put you at the helm of your own destiny.

DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED SALES AND DEMAND WE NEED MORE BOATS URGENTLY TO SELL. WE HAVE MANY BUYERS WAITING TO SPEND THEIR MONEY!!

2016 Bavaria S33HT Ex Demo sold as New 183,650 € Excl. VAT Fitted with 2 X D3-220 12V; Electrical Trim tabs, Bow Thruster, Grey hull ,Refrigerator in cockpit,Teak cockpit floor, Extended bathing platform with teak cockpit grill, Cockpit upholstery upgrade, Galvanised delta anchor & chain, Oceanline flooring throughout, Classic Mahogany internal wood finish, Fusion Marine Audio System, TV aerial, Garmin 300i VHF with AIS, & antifouling Fantastic saving on New Plus much more. Please contact Jason on 634 336 110 or email Jason@clippermarinemallorca.com.

Sunseeker Manhattan 55 2015 995,000 GBP Tax Paid Sunseeker Manhattan 55 2015. 60 feet. 120 hours 2 x MAN 800. Stabilized – as new.

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Westerly 490 1990 125000 GBP VAT Paid

Westerly 490 Originally built for the 1991 London Boat Show, her interior was rebuilt for the 1993 Earls Court Boat Show and was the forerunner of the famous Westerly Ocean 49 series. Air conditioning in fore and aft cabins, this is a classic cruising yacht suitable for spending considerable time aboard in great comfort in any part of the world.

GALILEO - 1989 123’ 37.49m $ 3,250,000 VAT Not Paid Located in Palma

Joost Goverts Broker joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627947160 www.northropandjohnson.com

Palmer Johnson Custom Offshore Ketch. Sparkman & Stephens design. GALILEO with her striking interior features can host up to seven guests. She features three cabins, including one owner’s suite with a king-size double on the centerline, one twin cabin and one double stateroom. Perfect to sail friends and family anywhere in great comfort. Always very well maintained and just reduced drastically in price, she is ready for viewing in Palma.

Beneteau Oceanis 60 2016 450,000 GBP VAT Not Paid

+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 Oceanis 60, 2016, arriving back from the Caribbean end of June. Very high specification with Volvo 110hp diesel engine, bow thruster, wood decks, generator, air conditioning, watermaker, in-mast furling, electric winches, leather upholstery, light oak interior joinery. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins, all en-suite + a crew cabin for 2. Full safety gear for the ARC, completed last year. BROCHURE PHOTO. Lying Mallorca and priced at £450,000 GBP Ex Tax.

Sea Ray 450 Sundancer 2014 550,000 € VAT Paid Sea Ray 450 Sundancer, 2014, fully equipped with teak in the cockpit, electric cockpit roof, extended bathing platform, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, hydraulic passarelle. Can sleep 4 people including the saloon, but ideal for a couple in comfort. Driven by Twin Cummins Pod drive, low hours. Very lightly used, in super order. Lying Mallorca and priced at €550,000 euros Tax paid.

FAST DEVELOPING REPUTATION FOR QUALITY SOLUTIONS DELIVERED

Contact: +34 665 723 228 info@i3composites.com www.i3composites.com

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