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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, We are now approaching the real start of the busy Mediterranean yachting season after a somewhat protracted winter weather-wise here in Palma, and I for one am looking forward to getting out on the water. The first major local event of the season, The Dovaston Crew Show, took place at the end of March at the new location of The Boathouse, over two days, which were new innovations for the show. Reports of the show varied, but the venue itself was voted a huge success by everyone who we spoke to. A lack of numbers was the biggest gripe from most of the exhibitors and will have given food for thought for the organisers. This issue of The Islander, coming out in time for the Palma Superyacht Show and Palma Boatshow, is the biggest edition in our history, as Helen and I celebrate our second anniversary as the very proud owners of The Islander. Our time here has flown by and we are thoroughly enjoying our current stewardship of The Islander. We thank both our advertisers and readers alike, enabling us to expand the business as we have, in growing the magazine from 40 pages when we took over, to well over 100 currently. We plan to further enhance the business with a revamp of our website over the coming months, giving a more accurate reflection of the magazine and with clearer navigation. We have also built up our social media presence and have added some great blogs to our website at www.theislander.net The Palma Superyacht Show promises to be bigger and better than ever with some very special yachts on display. 2015 will even eclipse last year’s number of sailing yachts on show, making it the largest exhibition of sailing Superyachts on the planet, a great achievement for our little island! The whole space both in water and on land was sold out by late March. There are also many more shore based stands from abroad this year, the show now being recognised as being an important event in the Boatshow calendar. Let’s hope that the crowds exceed last year’s 32,000 and lots of business is done. Talking of shows, we have just returned from the inaugural London Superyacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show where we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of exhibitors and number of visitors. The venue of Old Billingsgate was a good location, being close to the City of London’s financial district and its plethora of wealthy individuals, but if the show has ambition, then I suspect they will have to find a larger venue. The in water element of the show in St Katherine’s Dock was somewhat disappointing, with only around 20 boats in total, but Oyster and Princess both reported some good leads. The Islander Nautical Media Calle San Magin 22, Entre Suelo, Santa Catalina 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España S.L. Deposito legal: PM 146-1997 Editor: Simon Relph simon@theislander.net (+34) 607 911 898 Ad Sales Manager: Damian Raxach damian@theislander.net (+34) 615 992 203 Accounts Manager: Helen Relph office@theislander.net Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW winner of the “Best Places to Live in the World” in a survey conducted by the Sunday Times. If one adds the fact that it is also the centre for brokerage sales of large sailing yachts in the Mediterranean and one of the most dynamic refit destinations in Europe, Palma is simply the ideal location for a brokerage and charter show of excellence. Hannelore Schmitz of Dahm International sums it up by saying “With every edition, the Palma Superyacht Show is more and more becoming one of the most important superyacht in-water exhibitions worldwide! This fact is also attributed to the perfect location in one of the most frequented superyacht hubs in the Mediterranean!”

S/Y Eleanora

S/Y Scorpione dei Mar Palma Superyacht Show One of the best Superyacht Shows worldwide… in the best place to live in the world! 30th April – 4th May, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, so the reasons for attending this

Benita Blue’s Bridge show are multiplying. The list of participating yachts and exhibitors is impressive, the number of berths and stands has increased and the destination itself is developing into an international hot spot. The capital city of the Balearic

Islands Palma is well known for its excellent infrastructure, welcoming residents, vibrant nightlife and fantastic shopping. Palma has it all and it comes as no surprise that the city has recently been recognised as the overall

The Palma Superyacht Show, conducted in partnership with MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association, is one of the few shows run by the industry for the industry and provides a platform for brokerage and charter yachts above 24 metres. Since its debut in 2013, the Show has flourished and indications are that this year will be the best to date both in terms of participating yachts and exhibitors. The Islander team will be there every day and we look forward to meeting you there!

Monthly Sailor Quiz (answers page 32)

On what navigational instrument would you find ‘horizon shades’?

In the IRPCS, what does Rule 17 apply to?

What is the NP5011?

Where would you find the ‘siffanto’ wind?

Spell ‘Islander’ using the phonetic alphabet.

Marine Insurance Alison Melia +44 151 702 5236 Alison_Melia@ajg.com

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW AEGIR: Primarily a cruiser, but perfect for anyone looking to sail in the lightest airs (5kn) and in the stronger winds (40kn+), whilst cruising in great comfort as well as winning multiple classes in the Rolex Cups. Winner of the International Superyacht Society Design Awards, Boat of the Year 24m-40m, 2011. In 2012, Aegir cruised from Palma to Malta (670nm) in only 62 hours, with winds gusting over 40kn, hitting speeds of 22kn+ with state of the art construction in carbon, built to RINA and MCA and numerous features not found on any other platform. NEFERTITI: Not all Swan 90’s are the same. Nefertiti can offer more than her sisters and with all her 5 year class surveys just completed, she is truly ready for her new owner. Nefertiti is the newest in her class and is in simply immaculate condition. She races on both the Med. and Caribbean circuits, is fully commercial and available to charter. With state of the art A/V, a beautifully light and natural interior and the benefit of genuinely flush decks, she needs to be seen first-hand. She built to MCA coding and includes a new racing and cruising sail wardrobe from North Sails. PLAY THE GAME: This 2014 28m Sunseeker has been designed and finished to the highest specification, and is certainly one of the finest charter yachts on the Balearics market. Her stand out features include a stunning saloon with drop-down balcony, hydraulic bathing platform, fantastic flybridge with hard top and retractable inner canopy and generous sunbathing areas. PLAY THE GAME offers beautiful accommodation for 8 guests with attractive and spacious alfresco entertainment areas. BALTAZAR: A highly specified Predator 92, BALTAZAR has been immaculately maintained and is the best 92 on the market today. Boasting an excellent charter record, no expense has been spared on her maintenance, including a repaint and new inventory of watertoys in 2013. BALTAZAR has flexible accommodation for up to eight guests including a master suite, a double cabin and two double/twin convertible cabins. Asking Price: €2,995,000 (US$3,177,000*); Built: 2009, Sunseeker, United Kingdom; Length: 28.1m (92.3ft); Cruising Speed: 23 knots; Maximum Speed: 37 knots. BENITA BLUE: 33.7 mtrs. Asking €3,250,000. Also available for Charter. True superyacht quality from Evolution Yachts and designed by the renowned Sam Sorgiovanni. With lines that are reminiscent of ANASTASIA, she has a flexible accommodation layout with a master cabin that can be divided into two double cabins with a further convertible study giving a total accommodation layout of 10 guests in 5 cabins.

POWDERMONKEY OF LONDON: An enduringly popular charter yacht with a strong client following, POWDERMONKEY OF LONDON has recently undergone a comprehensive refit. Summer rates (high/low) €49,000/€42,000 per week; Summer Cruising West Mediterranean; Winter rates (high/low) €49,000/€42,000 per week; Length 29.8m (97.8ft); Guests 12.

TWILIGHT: 38.1 mtrs. Built to the highest standards by RMK in Istanbul, Twilight is MCA compliant and certified Lloyds 100A1. Designed by Dubois. TWILIGHT combines style, performance and intelligent accommodation. Her interior design is the result of a collaboration between her experienced owner, Oyster’s in house team and the well-respected studio of Rhoades Young. The bright and airy interior provides luxurious accommodation for 8 guests in 4 cabins. Asking Price £9,250,000 (US$ 13,537,000*) (VAT paid).

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW MY ANTARES: Sanlorenzo 82 from 1997 in prestige condition with a 4 cabin layout. The yacht has been in the same ownership for the last 11 years and has been permanently upgraded, with more than Euro 600,000 spend in the last few years.

BACK SOON: Beautiful displacement canoe-stern Benetti built in 1983 and massively refitted by her current owner. She boasts new paint, teak decks, engines, generators, water maker, electrics, Hamman, bow thruster etc. It is hard to think what other improvements could be made to BACK SOON. She has always been fully crewed throughout the year and as a result the maintenance has been kept up to a very high standard. She is in superb condition and should be a joy to own for her next owner. MY BERTONA: BERTONA was built for a sea loving family that had owned several smaller yachts and wanted only four very comfortable cabins and generous living spaces. She has a warm and comfortable feeling throughout and has been immaculately looked after. BERTONA will impress a discerning buyer looking for good quality, elegant yet classic looks and a beautiful, timeless interior. She is in Rina class, attractively priced and is fully tax paid.

SY CONSTANCE: The 100 ft world cruising custom sailing yacht CONSTANCE was built by Van Dam Nordia Shipyard in Netherlands and was delivered to her owner in 2003. This luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Robert van Dam and his team. The design spec was for a very capable and reliable yacht built to be safe, strong, comfortable and practical. Accomodation is of a similar style for the guests and crew. Motivated seller involved in a new project. DON GIOVANNI: The 91.1ft Custom motor yacht motor yacht DON GIOVANNI was built by Kanagawa in Japan at their Kobe shipyard. With a luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering DON GIOVANNI offers accommodation for up to 8 guests comprising a spacious owner’s cabin, two double cabins, and one single cabin with pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew on board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

SY SELJM: Custom-built in 1980 and refitted in 2010, the world cruiser, SELJM was built to the highest standards by the renowned Italian shipyard, Cantieri Sangermani and with a beautifully finished classic interior, the art of craftsmanship can be experienced both inside and out. SELJM has performed very well in regattas like the The Antigua Classic Regatta where she proudly took first place in her class and won the ‘Concours d’Elegance’ in 2013 for professionally maintained yachts. SW78 WHISPER: Launched in 2001, Whisper is the first hull of the successful SW78 miniseries: thanks to Reichel Pugh naval architecture, the yacht boasts slippery hull lines, a fin and bulb keel. Whisper is a cruiser-racer, ideal both for bluewater navigation and competitive races: her deck layout provides a large guest cockpit together with a sunbath area, well separated from the sailing cockpit. The intensive refit works managed by the SWS Customer Care team in 2010 and 2015 make her the ideal turnkey second hand yacht.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW EL BAILE: CA 28.00m Sangermani Farr EL BAILE. Built 1998, refit 2010. Asking price € 1,900,000, EU-VAT paid. Built by Cantieri Sangermani, Design by Bruce Farr. She accommodates eight guests in four cabins and up to four crew in two cabins. Her powerful four spreader spar and sail plan enables high performance sailing with minimum crew. The yacht offers two cockpits: an aft cockpit with steering position and all control systems plus a spacious guest cockpit amidships. Inspections in Palma can be arranged through her Central Agent Alexander Reinsch: +34 627 542 554. FANTASEA BLUE: CA 24.50m Barcos Deportivos FANTASEA BLUE Built 2005. Asking price € 2,480,000, EU-VAT paid. Thanks to a self tacking jib, the full carbon fibre FANTASEA BLUE is easy to handle. The extremely large cockpit can be sheltered by a fixed sun awning even under sail. Below deck, a generous layout with an owner suite and two double cabins, provide for comfort and wellbeing. FANTASEA BLUE is a fast cruiser-racer for maximum sailing pleasure. Inspections in Palma can be arranged through her Central Agent Jochen Brill: +34 627 542 554. MASTIFF: CA 28.70m Appledore Shipbuilders motor yacht MASTIFF. Built 1967, refit 2010. Asking price € 3,000,000. She is built of welded steel. Her twin screw propulsion system, once installed for her purposes as a rescue tug, today supports the comfort of owner and guests. Equipped with modern electronics, she hosts up to nine guests. Private elevator access to the salon, two twin-bedded cabins and a VIP cabin on the lower floor, all en suite. Outdoor and indoor dining and lounge sites accomplish the luxury feeling! Inspections through her Central Agent Valerio +39 335 6164332. SCORPIONE dei mari: JCA 29.10m Jongert 2900M SCORPIONE dei mari. Built 2005, refit 2011. Asking price € 4,700,000, EU-VAT paid. SCORPIONE dei mari, designed by Tony Castro, is one of the most sophisticated sailing yachts of the new Jongert generation with a modern and stylish interior and excellent build quality - the perfect compromise of comfortable cruising and performance sailing. Extensive refit in 2011. Inspections in Barcelona can be arranged through her Central Agent Jochen Brill, +34 627 542 554. TAMARA RD: JCA 35.00m CNL/Admiral 35 TAMARA RD. Asking price € 7,900,000, EU-VAT paid. The 35m motoryacht TAMARA RD is a Luca Dini design as a semi-custom, fast planing yacht.Built in 2010 and refit in 2014. With her twin MTU-engines she easily accelerates to a cruising speed of 28 knots and a maximum speed of 30 knots. The impressive and sleekly lined yacht offers modern and stylish accommodation for up to ten guests in five double en suite cabins and two crew cabins. Inspections can be arranged through her Central Agent Jochen Brill: +34 627 542 554. CONQUISTADOR: Nautor Swan 80’ flush deck cruiser-racer designed by German Frers. Launched in 2000. Fully refitted in 2012 and now presented in excellent order. She is stunning. The list of works and replacements is extensive but includes: new engine, new generator, new bow-thruster, new teak deck, full repaint, new PBO rigging, new air conditioning, new pedestals, interior upgrades and much more! Superb full width saloon. Owner stateroom aft. Three further cabins for guests and a separate crew area forward. Asking 2,450,000 euros. LAS BRISAS: The distinctive LAS BRISAS semi-custom Italian build San Lorenzo 100 planing hull measures 30 meter and can accommodate up to 9 guests in 4 deluxe cabins and 3 crew. She is equipped with a modern stabilisation system which reduces roll motion. With a cruising speed of 24 knots and a maximum speed of 28 knots and a range of 440 NM she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury. She has been continuously maintained and refitted over the years. Asking 1,495,000 euros.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW METOLIUS: 83 ft. German Frers designed by Royal Huisman Shipyard. Launched 1992. This immaculately maintained sailing vessel is a true ocean voyager. Due to her deck layout and systems she is easily handled. The aft cockpit offers excellent protection. The interior is of the highest quality and provides a spacious, light, airy living area. There is an owner suite with double bed and two further twin guest cabins. Forward is a twin crew cabin with its own head / shower plus a large stowage area and workshop. Asking 1,300,000 euros. CARBON: Superyacht CARBON is a highly customised 23.39m motor yacht built by Lazzara Custom Yachts. She accommodates up to eight guests in a full beam Master Stateroom, a spacious VIP Stateroom and two Twin Staterooms. Her upper salon offers great views and easy access to the aft deck with teak flooring, a bar and al fresco dining along with sun pads. Four Volvo Penta 435hp IPS 600 engines provide excellent fuel economy and deliver a cruising speed of 25 knots, with a maximum speed of 30 knots. CLEVELANDER: 24.89m CLEVELANDER is a superbly maintained and updated Nautor Swan 82 Raised Saloon model built in 2004 with a huge refit in 2011. A true cruiser/racer she offers both comfort and fantastic sailing performance. She features the largest interior layout for any 82 foot sailing yacht with four double ensuite staterooms plus crew accommodation. Light, fast, elegant and comfortable, CLEVELANDER is Lloyds classed and MCA compliant for charter worldwide. Currently located in the British Virgin Islands she is available for charter before purchase. DESTINY: Built by Fifth Ocean Yachts in 2014, DESTINY is a 24m full displacement yacht capable of world cruising and very economical. Dutch designed and engineered with an alloy superstructure she is very highly specified and comfortably accommodates eight guests in four cabins. There is a large owner’s cabin on the lower deck fitted with a wardrobe, a bathroom and a library cabinet. In addition, there is a VIP cabin with a wardrobe and two guest cabins, each with ensuite bathroom facilities. Her special features include a Jacuzzi, professional BBQ and plenty of water toys. RUBECCAN: RUBECCAN is a superbly equipped 42.6m yacht built in 2009 by CRN. Accommodating up to 10 guests, she has an elegant and light interior and a lot of volume, giving her the feeling of a much larger vessel. RUBECCAN features an Owner’s suite with private balcony, a vast salon and dining area, a sky lounge and an extraordinary flybridge deck, as well as a beach club and a sauna.

TAKE 5: 28.72m superyacht TAKE 5 was refitted in 2008 including a rebuild of her main engines, new decks and new outer windows. Very well maintained, her interior includes Alcantara ceilings and she comfortably accommodates eight guests in four staterooms. Ideal for entertaining, her flybridge includes a Bimini top, bar and al fresco dining facilities. TAKE 5 also features a hot and cold shower on the swim platform.

VINTAGE: Superyacht VINTAGE is a 27.46m Ferretti entirely refitted in 2014 including a new hull paint job. Accommodating 10 guests in four very nicely designed guest cabins, all with ensuite bathroom facilities, VINTAGE offers great volume. Well maintained by a professional crew, she features a Skylounge with 360° views, a solarium and an elegant and classic interior. Her salon is spacious and she features a tastefully converted study area instead of a dining room.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW SWAN 66 LIONESSA: Lionessa is the ultimate performance cruiser, maintained in immaculate condition and specified to the highest order, she is ready to take her new owners on a longrange voyage. Incorporating the very latest technology in yacht construction and equipment, Lionessa is well set up for shorthanded sailing with all lines led aft. Down below, her interior is bright and modern offering excellent views through her saloon hull windows. SWAN 80-007 ALPINA: Originally launched as Favonius, she is one of the most recognizable yachts ever built having competed and won the majority of key regattas around the world. Her Stars and Stripes blue hull, black hi-modulus carbon mast and custom Harken deck hardware give her a menacing appearance on the water yet the fine German Frers lines offer a subtle beauty hidden behind the striking flare and powerful sail plan. Alpina has been classified by MCA for charter and proven a successful regatta charter yacht. SWAN 80 BERENICE: The Swan 80 was the first production Swan to feature swept spreaders and non-overlapping headsails. This, together with the clean deck arrangement, made the yacht far easier to manage with a small crew. With a big sail plan and deep T-bulb keel, the performance of the Swan 80 was outstanding. Berenice is the first of the new Swan 80 range and since her launch in 2010, has been carefully maintained to the highest standards. In 2014, she received a complete makeover. SWAN 82 NIKATA: Straight from her victory at the 2014 Rolex Swan Cup, Nikata is now available for sale and is presented in turnkey condition, ready for her new owner to step aboard and sail away. Since her launch in 2005, Nikata has been subject to a rigorous maintenance program and always under the care of a professional captain and crew. No expense has been spared in the past three years; all major systems have been upgraded or replaced. Presented in magnificent condition and priced to sell, lying in Palma. SWAN 90 ALIX: Launched in 2009, this spectacular full-carbon yacht is one of the most beautiful Swans ever built. Maintained in incredible conditions, she features a contemporary style interior. Owner’s quarters aft plus three guests cabins, each with ensuite heads. Forward crew area. Fully MCA certified, new carbon rigging, tender garage, very inclusive electronic package. Alix incorporates ultimate performance together with world-class comfort. SWAN 90 S SOLLEONE: The Swan 90 is a versatile high performance yacht that combines superior cruising capabilities with the quality and unmistakable style of Nautor’s Swan. Designed by German Frers, the Swan 90 has been a huge success with eleven yachts delivered since 2007. A yacht that is perfectly suited to long-range live aboard cruising. As a racer, the Swan 90 is a proven winner having claimed victories in many top regattas around the world. Solleone is a full-carbon raised saloon version and was delivered in May 2009. ALEXA: For Charter. Still one of the few sailing yachts of her size licensed for charter in Spain, 37.5m ALEXA is broadening her horizons and will be available for charter enquiries anywhere in the Med! With 2 dining areas on deck and a cockpit permanently covered by an awning, there is plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. Accommodates 8 guests in 4 cabins and top service provided by 5 crew. Charter rates: EUR 44,000 (low season) – EUR 46,000 (high season) per week + 21% VAT.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW APHRODITE: For Sale. We are thrilled to announce our appointment as Central Agent for the sale of APHRODITE A, a spectacular 140 ft. long-range cruising sloop built by Vitters. Hoek Design where responsible for her beautiful exterior and interior design. The interior features high gloss American cherry wood with ash floors and white lacquered ceilings, and the exterior is professionally equipped for deep-sea fishing. Asking EUR 8,900,000. CAROM: For Charter. The 30m luxury motor yacht CAROM offers plenty of living space both on deck and inside, accommodating up to 10 guests in 4 cabins (all en suite), and is fully equipped with toys and entertainment. Captain Peter Lea has many years of experience and knowledge of the Balearic cruising areas and his crew are eager to spoil guests with first-class service. Charter rates: EUR 46,000 (low season) – EUR 49,000 (high season) per week + 21% VAT. SY MYSTERE: For Sale. The 43.2m (142’) Vitters MYSTERE is a fast and comfortable world cruiser designed by Bill Tripp. This high performance sloop offers superb sailing and a lifting keel for access to shallow waters. Her elegant and sophisticated interior by Dick Young match her modern exterior styling. Accommodates 7 guests in 4 cabins. Asking EUR 11,500,000.

QUO VADIS: For Charter. Currently in the process of getting a Spanish Charter License, 27.3m QUO VADIS is based in beautiful Palma and can cruise to the hip party island of Ibiza or the more remote Menorca. The large flybridge has a Jacuzzi and sunbathing area, plus a bar and al-fresco dining area. With 4 cabins to accommodate 8 guests and 4 crew catering to their every need, QUO VADIS is equipped with many toys and entertainment to ensure an unforgettable stay on board! Charter rates: EUR 44,000 (low season) – EUR 46,000 (high season) per week + 21% VAT. RUSALKA: For Sale. Built by Nautor Swan in 2007, 30m RUSALKA (ex-Julie Marie) is the seventh yacht in their Swan 100 S range. Exterior design and engineering are by German Frers, while the interior has been designed by Cristiana Serre. Accommodation is for up to nine guests in four comfortable staterooms. In immaculate condition, with new sails and new paint job, RUSALKA is simply ready to go! Asking EUR 5,450,000 (VAT paid).

INFINITY: is a custom-built aluminium CNB sloop that is for sale by her second owner who has cruised extensively on her, both in the Caribbean, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Her 4 cabin layout offers a great deal of flexibility and her stunning Philippe Briand lines turn heads wherever she goes. What makes INFINITY special? Probably the best 4 cabin layout you will ever see on a 100ft sailing yacht; Extremely practical and sheltered cockpit area; Proven world cruiser. The owner is serious about selling, so INFINITY is now ready for her next big adventure. MONTICELLO II: Built by Italian superyacht yard Ferretti in composite and to RINA class, MONTICELLO II was designed by Studio Zuccon and delivered in 2006. Additionally, she: Is commercially registered; Has low engine hours; Is in turnkey condition; And is a one owner yacht. MONTICELLO II also has accommodation for eight guests in a Master Suite, VIP Stateroom and two twin cabins.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW OYSTER 885 KARIBU: The largest Oyster in the core range, Karibu offers effortless, powerful sailing. Her specification allows for everything from regatta sailing to round the world adventuring. The stylish interior themed in light limed-teak, comprises luxurious accommodation for eight guests and separate accommodation for up to five crew. Launched in 2013, Oyster 885-02 Karibu is now offered for sale exclusively through Oyster Brokerage and can be inspected through the Palma office. She is in exceptional condition. OYSTER 575 ON LIBERTY: On Liberty represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a professionally maintained and exceedingly well specified Oyster 575. Ready immediately as the owner’s new Oyster is nearing completion. On Liberty offers beautiful blue water cruising without any build time, she is specified to accommodate every possible need at sea and at anchor. Twin headsail electric furling, in-mast furling, beautiful crown cut cherry interior joinery and class leading accommodation. The ultimate blue water cruising package. OYSTER 82 RAVEN: Built in 2012, she presents as a new, modern and well-equipped yacht, offering a combination of comfort, performance and round the world capability. She features full hydraulic in-mast and headsail furling. The split-wheel cockpit offers great visibility for sailing and the spacious cockpit dining area creates an easy divide between sailing and relaxing on deck. Raven’s ample accommodation comprises five cabins. Raven has been beautifully looked after and is ready to sail. THALIMA: Launched in 2010 by Southern Wind Shipyard, THALIMA is a nimble yacht with easy handling, a true racing competitor and global bluewater cruiser. Interiors by Nauta Yachts, she features clean lines throughout and bright, contemporary living, blending relaxing spaces with high performance. The social heart of THALIMA is the full beam split-level salon, opening up the interior space. THALIMA sleeps 8 guests in 4 generous cabins. THALIMA’S exterior deck spaces include an ample double cockpit and large sunbathing area, perfect for socialising.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW ARTHUR J GALLAGHER: Stand C-06. Our Marine team focuses on placing cover from the smallest dinghy to a multi-million pound yacht. Using specialist UK pleasure craft insurers, we ensure that we obtain market leading cover at a competitive price. Contact Alison Melia for a quote.alma office. She is in exceptional condition. THE CONSORTIUM: We are three companies united to provide unrivalled technical experience, innovation and excellence in everything needed to run today’s most exacting yachts. All three companies have complementary specialisations which we provide from the yacht’s concept, progressing through construction and this continues with our full support services whilst cruising. Since the formation in July 2013 we are pleased to have eight new build projects in progress with one already launched. This year we are pleased to be showing the latest prototype Kymeta flat panel satellite antenna that was first shown at Satellite 2015 in Washington DC last month, together with the fantastic new 3G and 4G aggregator, which provides a huge data pipe over which our new IPTV service will be running.office. She is in exceptional condition. ONE SAILS: OneSails Spain would like to invite The Islander readers to an evening of live music and delicious tapas on May 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Palma Superyacht Show. Leading sailmaker, OneSails is exhibiting at the Palma Superyacht Show at stands SY38, SY39 on P3 to give show goers a taste of the latest in cutting edge sailing. Enjoy a day of sun, superyachts and more at Moll Vell, Puerto de Palma and come see us while you’re there! If you’d like to make an appointment or receive a complimentary pass, you can contact us at palma@onesails.com. We hope you can join us! Oceanair: A world leader in the design and manufacture of marine blinds and soft furnishings, Oceanair are trusted to deliver on the most challenging and complex of design briefs, from some of the most prestigious clients, from across the globe. Oceanair have enjoyed strong partnerships with many of the world’s leading superyacht designers and boat builders; we are now proud to bring these developed skills, experiences and exceptional customer service to Palma. With the ability to custom design the finest interior solutions, Oceanair offer an expert, global team to deliver on any brief, however complex, however bespoke with outstanding results.She is in exceptional condition. LEISURE MARINE & MARINA MARBELLA BALEAR: We are really excited about this year’s Palma Boat Show. We are extremely proud to be able to say that we have the first European presentation of the Sea Ray L650 Fly, and the Sea Ray 510 Sundancer, this is an incredible range of new models that have to be seen to really appreciate the design, quality and craftsmanship that Sea Ray always deliver. We will also have on show the 350SLX, 290 Sundeck and finally the 270 Sundeck. We will be there to welcome you on Stand M17 and moorings 95 -99. We really do look forward to seeing you. NAUTIPAINTS: This year Nautipaints will have two stands so make sure to visit both where you will be able to find all of your favorite friendly faces! The Chandlery will be represented at Stand D c16 in the Palma Boat Show area. The rest of the Nautipaints’ services (yacht refinishing, finishing, anti-fouling, interior and exterior varnishing, polishing and more), will be featured at Stand SY 17 in the Super Yacht Show area. Toni and the Nautipaints team would like to extend an invitation to join them on May 1st at their SY stand from 18.00 for sushi, music and drinks. info@nautipaints.com, Mobile: +34 636 563 366, Office: +34 971 213 366, Camino Escollera 8,07012 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. lma office. She is in exceptional condition. MSOS: MSOS will be conducting 3 ACrew First Aid Workshops during the first 3 days of the Show. Topics covered will be: 1. Primary Medical Care Response - This covers primary response, initial care & stabilisation: What to do & how to do it! 2. Paediatric & Kids Medical Care - A focus on care for kids onboard and what type of medical kit you should have. 3. CPR & Oxygen Protocols Usage with a focus on Diving Medicine - A review on Heart Attacks, CPR and post care. Oxygen Uses with a focus on dealing with diving injuries.

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MNS: Maritime Network Systems SL (MNS) provides complete design and installation of Superyacht electronics. Main systems are VSAT, satellite TV, entertainment and IT. With a background in VSAT for the offshore oil and gas industry in Norway, Jan Holmen established MNS in Palma in 2000. Now, after 15 years on the island, MNS has been involved in a wide and numerous range of telecom projects for superyachts, cruise ships, navy and offshore vessels worldwide. MNS specializes in making solutions tailor-made to each customer’s needs. It is also essential for us to offer the best possible service and support for our clients. For more details: Tel: +34 971 10 56 57, Or visit www.maritime-systems.net

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW ETY / OC3AN: ETY & Oc3an are once again displaying an impressive selection of innovative, high end electrical and electronic equipment & systems from around the globe including a ‘world first’. Never before at a trade exhibition has a working microturbine generator been seen! Also on display will be a fully functional BLUEWAVE switchboard fed via an ASEA shore power converter. As the European partners of Palladium Technologies, a working example of SiMON Gold alarm & monitoring can be viewed from the latest Recaro helm seat. For those interested in electric propulsion, a VISEDO liquid cooled motor and inverter are on the stand along with Super B lithium batteries. The most powerful underwater lights from Lumishore including a sound-to-light option can be seen although sunglasses are advisable and finally the ultimate superyacht searchlight from Carlisle & Finch makes an appearance. inspected through the Palma office. She is in exceptional condition. NETWORK MARINE CONSULTANTS: Established in 1983, Network Marine Consultants is the go-to specialist for the financial, administrative and taxation issues surrounding the ownership and operation of a yacht in Spain - including charter licences and cruising permits. The multilingual team has extensive experience in charter yacht regulations and can offer everything from charter licence processing through to company formation and from accountancy to full customs procedures for EU and non-EU vessels – all through a single point of contact. Its Network Mediterranean Alliance also opens up direct access to the authorities in Palma, Ibiza, Barcelona, Malaga, the French Riviera, Italy and Corsica. Founder Patricia Bullock is at the centre of the principal yachting lobbying group in Spain and is in regular contact with customs officials, maritime authorities and regional and national government for the greater good of the industry. She is in exceptional condition. PRECISION MARINE: We are very excited to be part of the Palma Super Yacht Show due to its past success and high volume of quality visitors. We have arranged specialists from three of the prominent agencies we represent; Northern Lights, Hamann and Cathelco to be available to provide technical support for our clients and new visitors at our Precision Marine Engineering double stand. We have enjoyed long term business relationships with these agency companies for as long as 17 years. Precision Marine Engineering is a Palma based Company that has been providing high quality workmanship and personal service to the Yachting community on their regular migration through Palma from season to season over the last 18 years. We look forward to seeing our clients, professional crew, owners and welcome any new visitors. For more information please contact: Main Office: (0034) 971 760 237, info@precision-marine.net.She is in exceptional condition. SOLENT REFIT LTD: The Solent Refit superyacht facility was purpose built by the UK & US military as a shipyard and refit centre in the 50s. Since then it has undergone continuous upgrading making it one of the foremost marine facilities in the UK today. Located in Southampton in the heart of the Solent within easy reach of main transport hubs and for crew looking to advance in the yachting industry we are perfectly located close to three world class marine training establishments, not forgetting our on-site fire school with a full size ship training unit. The site benefits from a parallel slipway which feeds 10,000 sq m of undercover working halls for the refit and repair of large luxury yachts with easy vessel movement achieved on a massive powered rail system. We have 14 full service deep water berths in a secure environment. Our highly skilled workforce and specialists work with the yacht owners team to provide a full service within controlled budgets and timeframe. Whether routine maintenance, waterside repairs or a full refit we offer expertise, quality and British Craftsmanship all in one place. We have recently teamed up with Applelec Yacht, suppliers of lettering, logos and illuminated names for superyachts. Our new sign will be on display on Stand SY46 at the Palma Superyacht Show. Solent Refit Limited, hythe Marine Park, Shore Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6HE, +44 (0)2380 841188, info@solentrefit.com www.solentrefit.com.is

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BMCOMPOSITES: BMComposites announce Balearic distribution deal with Gurit: Stand SY32. BMC are happy to announce that they are been appointed as the authorised distributor for Gurit in the Balearic Islands. Gurit has established itself as a developer and innovator in the composites industry and positioned itself as the leading global supplier of composite materials over the last 30 years. Having made its name in the high-end race boat market, Gurit now supplies the full spectrum of marine projects worldwide. From production boats focusing on manufacturing efficiencies, superyachts with unique design features, commercial and military vessels requiring robust yet low weight construction, as well as current race yacht programmes looking for cutting edge performance. BMComposites blend of local experience and specialised technical knowledge combined with their extensive Gurit product understanding positions them perfectly to give Gurit’s Balearic customers great service and support. Please contact BMC to discover a whole range of great new products on info@bmcomposites.com.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW ANCASTA: Ancasta and Ancasta Yachts to bring brokerage expertise and a CNB76 and a Belliure 50 to Palma Boat Show Ancasta and Ancasta Yachts will be present at the Palma Boat Show 2015 with a full brokerage presence onshore along with two yachts berthed on P2, a CNB76 and a Belliure 50. The Show takes place from 30th April to 4th May 2015. To make an appointment to meet with the team from Ancasta Palma or to view the yachts, contact Ancasta Palma on +34 971 719678 or email palma@ancasta.com Find out more about the team behind Ancasta Palma at www.ancasta.com/palma. YACHT CENTER PALMA S.L: (Stand A 36). The vast array of tenders and toys available in the market continues to expand, as companies adapt to meet changing needs and increasing demand from ‘yachties’ and water fanatics alike. In line with this trend, Yacht Center Palma has expanded its stand to 144 m2 to be able to show more products. We will show inflatable tenders, outboards, stand up paddles, “donuts”, Blue Sea System, Waeco, Vetus and many more. The highlight of the show will be a custom RIB 28’ fully equipped for the” End of the World Expedition” in Patagonia rounding the Cape Horn. For more information, visit : www.yachtcenterpalma.net. PANTAENIUS: Meet the Pantaenius Crew at the Palma Boat Show 2015! The Pantaenius yacht division is one of the few organizations operating worldwide that specializes solely in yacht insurance. Around 80,000 owners of yachts all sizes place their confidence in Pantaenius by insuring their yachts with us. They rely on our long experience and proven expertise in on-site claims handling. If you would like to know more, we will be present on stand SY8 at the Palma Superyacht Show from the 30th of April to the 4th of May, and our sales staff would be delighted to assist you with any queries you may have. For a more in-depth consultation or appointment please contact us on 971 708670 or by email via info@pantaenius.es. Looking forward to meeting you personally. LIFESTYLE CHARTERS: Stand C-06. Established in Mallorca for 20 years in the Yacht Charter Industry based in Portals with new offices opening in Santa Ponsa Shortly. Their knowledge and experience within the charter market are second to none. Live your dream, make it LIFESTYLE.

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PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW PREVIEW HANSE YACHTS: Simply Enjoying Sailing. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk & co, the world‘s most successful yacht designers, the HANSE model range is made to offer the perfect cruising yacht. We are offering the fastest cruising yacht in its class, keeping comfort and single-handed sailing in mind. You can sail this yacht on your own if you like. Thanks to the HANSE ‚Easy Sailing Concept‘, you can set sail, tack and even reef from the helm – it‘s all so effortless. Modern yacht design and luxurious elegance combined with uncompromising functionality. Our designers and engineers are proud exponents of the shape follows function principle. We are glad to welcome you on bord to discuss solutions and realize your dreams. AZIMUT 55S: ‘Awesome’ is how Motor Boat and Yachting’s reviewer summed up this ground breaking creation from Europe’s top yard Azimut. The use of carbon fibre for lightness and strength and a triple Volvo IPS installation have led to remarkable new levels in in performance, low noise and fuel economy. Having three smaller engines set further back means there is very little noise inside. At the sime time, it allows the boat to have a massive midships owner’s cabin and a full tender garage for a Williams jetrib. Being Italian, Azimut delivers massively on the style and practicality front. MBY again, ‘living spaces are some of the best designed and most comfortable I have come across in a long time.’ Come and see this truly different boat for yourself. From €1.1m. MINORCHINO 42: Minorchino have combined their long heritage of building llaüts, the traditional craft of the Balearics, with the very latest hull design and build technology, to create a range of long range, economic cruisers of which the 42 is the ideal example for Mallorca. The ultra efficient, vacuum formed hull makes for incredibly low fuel consumption at a typical cruise speed of 12 knots- but the boat still has the ability to reach 23 knots if you want a turn of speed. While on the inside, traditional craftsmanship is matched with huge picture windows filling the boat with natural light. Stable, stylish, with two cabins and optional flybridge- owning a Minorchino has been compared to having a classic car fitted with 21st century technologies. From €399.000.

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Ropes and rigging enquiries: splicing@rsb-rigging.com RSB Rigging Solutions: www.rsb-rigging.com RSB Rigging Solutions Contracted to Supply Running Rigging for J8 RSB Rigging Solutions have been contracted to supply the running rigging package on one of the most prestigious sailing yacht projects of 2015: The next super J Class, J8.

J8 is an unbuilt 1935 Frank C Paine design presently under construction at Holland Jachtbouw. Hoek Design and Naval Architects are also responsible for the complete optimisation of the yacht as well as her interior design. J8 is the next in a line of one of the most prestigious new build projects within the last year to add to RSB’s impressive client list. RSB also worked with the two most recent launches from Baltic

Yachts, the 108 and the 116 launched at the end of 2014.

ensure the final product works on the new build.

Allan Wester heads up the RSB Rigging Solutions splicing department, he states:

At RSB Rigging we have our designated experts in each of the fields of rigging and we keep ourselves at the forefront of our game by re-educating ourselves in new developments and maintaining good contact with our suppliers to stay one step ahead.

‘During a new build project it is essential to have a rigger with the experience to not only carry out the building and splicing of all the lines, but to ensure that all the hardware is compatible with the lines being used. At RSB we act as the middle man between mast manufacturer / client / line manufacturer and hard ware suppliers. When we undertake a new build running rigging package it does not just involve the running rigging department but also pulls all its resources together and uses the practical sailing experience of all skill sets within RSB to

Our dedication and skill sets as a team is what has won us the J8 contract and we are delighted to be a part of the build.’ As the industry awaits the launch of J8 with baited breath, the riggers at RSB Rigging Solutions are amongst the elite list that have the opportunity to work on this iconic project.

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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS Association) recognized teaching establishment which takes just a few simple steps. • Put together an operating procedures manual and safety policy for the use of the jetskis • Apply for RYA recognition • Have some crew members trained to become RYA Personal Watercraft (jetski) instructors • Complete an RYA inspection

Superyacht PWC www.superyachtpwc.eu info@superyachtpwc.eu Are your guests and owners using your jetskis legally? Have you ensured your guests will be using your jetski’s legally this Med season? With the risk of fines and imprisionment in popular destinations like France and Spain for those using jetskis without a licence, it is no longer a matter that can be

over-looked. The relief is that there is an easy solution to this issue… the ability for your crew to train and licence guests onboard! The ability to offer this service to your guests not only allows you to keep everything legal but also the ability to add to the safe use of the toys onboard. The process is not a complicated one, you need to become an RYA (Royal Yachting

Once these 4-steps are complete, you will beable to train and licence your guests, owners and crew members to use the jetskis whilst they’re onboard. Superyacht PWC can offer assistance with the process of becoming a centre from organizing training with a RYA recognized centre onboard your vessel or at a land based site to writing your operating procedures manual; with over 15 years in the industry and 8 years specializing in this niche market we can ensure a hassle free process.

Crew Instructor Training: Crew training can be run onboard your yacht or at a land based centre but must be run through an RYA training centre, we are linked with a number of training establishments who have a wealth of experience with running onboard training anywhere in the world. Training duration: • RYA Personal Watercraft proficiency certificate; 1 day • Instructor training; 3 days Consultancy Service: Having worked with a number of yachts over the years, and with consultants who are both qualified PWC trainers and inspectors, we have established a smooth system for setting up vessel specific operating procedures manuals and safety policies that will meet requiremets of the RYA. Other Services: We also offer a number of other services from certified lifting slings, teaching aids to water toy sales.

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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS Yacht Agents in Barcelona and The Netherlands. We are a company that loves what it does, and we feel that the professional and personalized contact that we have with out clientele is the key to our success. It is with great pride and pleasure that the DOLPHIN WEAR team is able to join you on board as your Yacht uniform solution providers for all your needs. Dolphin Wear Since 1989, DOLPHIN WEAR has been providing quality products and services to yachts all around the world. The foundation of our business is supplying products for our clientele, our vocation is to provide a complete uniform solution. As uniform solution providers we can create unique specifications that are personalized and designed in harmony with your yacht’s design and personality, while keeping in mind fashion trends and functionality for your crew’s uniform. By determining your timeframe and budget we can provide you with your basic uniform needs in 48 hours, or create a uniform made to measure to even creating a uniquely deigned special production. While keeping in mind your needs, we will always value ourselves on:

- A delivery date that respects the allocated time frame agreed on. - Quality standards that surpass and exceed any expectations. - Guaranteeing and ensuring you that you will be able to find the same product, in the same colour and in the sufficient quantities required. - Value for your money in giving you different options that would satisfy your requirements and needs. - The product’s ability to combine in the unique image and overall theme of your yacht. The DOLPHIN WEAR philosophy is based on our clientele relationships and due to that we are a world wide uniform solution provider. We count with show rooms in Antibes (France), Port Adriano (Mallorca), partnership crew stores in Beaulieu (France), La Ciotat (Italy), Malta (Italy), Viareggio (Italy) and in Vilanova Gran Marina (Barcelona). We also have

Dovaston Crew Show Review This year’s Dovaston Crew Show was, for the first time held at The Boathouse, Paseo Maritime, Palma, and was also the first time the show was held over two days. Opinions we sought were varied, and from our perspective we would concur with most of the comments listed below. The verdict from the majority of the people who we spoke to was that on the plus side the venue was the perfect location with very good catering options and at reasonable prices.

However, having spoken to many of the stand holders the following comments are where it is felt there is room for improvement: • Too early in the year, as no boats had yet returned from the Caribbean and too cold to use the outside tent in the evening leaving the musicians playing to a very small audience. This was a shame because they were all excellent! • The old date of late April would be better. • Two days is probably not necessary and adds indirectly to costs. • More pre show publicity required, both in terms of flyers and dock walking • The hours were unnecessarily long, especially the Thursday as most crew were unable to attend. • Some slow service from restaurant staff especially on the first day. As this was the first time that the new owners of Dovaston Crew had organised the show, I’m sure they will take note of the feedback and work on increasing the attendance for next year. There is plenty to build on for the future. Interested in Some Dinghy Racing this Summer? Join in some fun racing and socialising in Lasers at Cala Nova. Contact Simon Relph simon@theislander.net or John Horn at jhh.spain@gmail. com for more information.

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New Estela Shipping Office Opens in Palma “One small step for yachts, three giant leaps for mankind” One of the oldest shipping agencies in the world will be promoting the latest models of ‘agency’ concepts at this year’s Superyacht Show in Palma. Having been in the industry since 1850 to assist and secure the requirements and safety of both commercial and private vessels, Estela has always maintained its position as a leader in the ever changing industry with worldwide offices in Europe, the US, South America, the Caribbean and Africa. We spoke to Miguel Arcos at Estela’s Palma office to find out a bit more; So Miguel, how are you planning to revolutionise the agency blueprint? Well for too long now, the main obligations of an agency

has been to look after the yacht as an entity and not the people who use it and work on it. Our main mission is to become the first ‘Yacht Tour Operator’ to ensure that both guests and crew are looked after by offering unlimited, proactive and convenient services on board and on shore. In short, we will become another arm to the crew to help them in any way we can. What will a Yacht Tour Operator do to help the yachting industry? We want our clients to get the maximum satisfaction during their stay in the Balearics by offering experiences that may not have been available to them in the past. We have formed partnerships with leading companies to offer a vast array of cultural, culinary and sporting activities both on board and on land. This, in hand with our in-house knowledge and wisdom, will provide more memorable and enjoyable occasions for the guests whilst at the same time relieving stress from the crew, allowing them to focus on what they are best at.

documentation, visas and training in addition to huge discounts on necessities such as fuel, oil, lubricants and car rental. The EstelApp Application – what is this? Each of our clients will be given a free tablet where they will have access to our new ‘EstelApp’. This makes their life even easier as they will have access to our services and to our team at the touch of a button. And the Loyalty Card you mentioned about the crew also being rewarded? Absolutely! There are the backbones of the yachts and we feel that they sometimes go unrecognised for the hard work and long hours they put in to make the dreams of others a reality! The crew of all our clients will be able to take full advantage of our ‘Loyalty Scheme’. By using the loyalty card crew will

be able to receive discounts at a host of facilities and services throughout the year at outlets such as furniture departments, clothes shops, hairdressers, sporting venues and even dentists. All sounds great and very exciting! How can people find out more? We have been very busy recently by expanding our team, having a new website built to focus on the Yachting industry as well as our large commercial division, new company branding and a new, more convenient office location based on Avenida Gabriel Roca (Local C, No 37). We will also have a presence at the Palma Superyacht Show this year on Stand 33 where visitors will be treated to a completely different interpretation of the usual stands they are used to. As always though, being there for all our clients, our phone is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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info@etechyachting.com Electric and Hybrid Solutions from ETY Going electric with super B ETY superyacht electrical services are currently working on a series of new build sailing vessels that are completely electric including winches, windlasses and propulsion. The on-board batteries whilst at sea can be charged via a low pollution, vibration free microturbine generator. ETY have selected super B marine batteries for many reasons including reliability and other important factors mentioned below. More and more owners are taking the big step to change to electric propulsion. Once, living a green, low-energy lifestyle meant renouncing modern technology for a more primitive existence. Electric propulsion maximises creature comforts whilst at the same time helping to save

Sailing Experience Replacing the ancient, corroding and polluting engine with a clean and quiet electric system has a lot of advantages. What better argument then being capable of crossing the waters with all electrical devices humming but not burning a drop of fuel. Combustion engines are noisy, have poor efficiency and require a lot of maintenance while electric motors offer a maintenance free system with high torque propulsion. More power with less weight Considering an electric drive no doubt raises some questions. The weight of marine batteries, especially lower cost lead acid gel and AGM batteries can be significant aboard a boat. However, using super B energy batteries overcomes this disadvantage. They are lighter and smaller than traditional lead-based batteries. The weight saving can be up to 70%. High Energy Density More energy is produced compared to other technologies. It has the capacity to charge at more than 93 percent efficiency and often reaches capacity in little more than an hour’s time. Low Self-Discharge Self-discharge is less than half of a conventional battery. This means the total time to re-charge the system is much less resulting in less diesel fuel being used to charge.

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Longer Lifespan The higher cycle count – average 2000 cycles - means that you will recover far more than your initial investment. Silent Electrical Drives Compared to combustion engines, this system is silent, simple and reliable. Regeneration Making that all important cup of tea couldn’t be any easier, hot water is available onboard simply by connecting the water heater to the propulsion battery bank via an inverter, providing hot water as often as you want. The inverter also allows for the energy to be used to power everything else on board. You can use an induction oven instead of a traditional gas stove and recharge your mobile devices several times a day because of this. Battery Management System Each super B energy battery is equipped with a decentralised proprietary BMS. The BMS keeps tabs on the state of charge, monitoring the energy in- and out- of the pack, selfprotection shutdown prior to failure and most important balancing the pack. Each super B BMS is equipped with a communication port and hardwire contacts for easy integration with ETY’s BLUEWAVE switchboard and monitoring system. Maintenance The design of electric motors and simply having fewer components also means that fewer things can break or go wrong. Electric motors are easy to maintain, the owner generally can do the work without specific training and without the need for specialist tools.

Battery cost and warranty The common misconception is that electric propulsion systems cost more than combustion systems, factoring in the cost of energy batteries. Electric propulsion systems range widely in price and the super B energy batteries last for years when properly maintained. The total cost will continue to drop as more and more people make the step to using these systems and economies of scale will enable manufacturers to lower their prices. Super B offers a very generous 2 year limited warranty for the batteries in marine applications, making them a safe and ideal choice for auxiliary power on recreational sailing vessels as well as many other types of watercraft in general. Safe and reliable Super B Lithium Iron Phosphate energy battery The Super B energy battery is designed to be competitive and withstand a huge variety of conditions. Externally, at first glance, a super B battery may look very similar to any number of mainstream marine batteries. To the uninformed, it could be assumed that they are simply batteries with uprated technology and less weight, but this could not be further from the truth. While they share certain elements of design with conventional lead acid batteries, the demands of electric propulsion are unique. This means that they are subject to some very specific requirements both in terms of reliability and safety. Super B batteries are available at www.oc3an.com If switching to electric appeals to you, drop us a line.

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peter@onesails.com Kick off the New Sailing Season Tight with some Standard Sail Checks Spring is here, which means it’s time to bring your sails out of hibernation and give them a thorough once over before your first spring cruise. Assuming the sails have been properly washed, dried and stored at the end of last season, some simple checks will ensure you have a trouble free start this season. Lay the sails out on a clean and dry floor. Check both sides of the sail for overall condition, and then follow these more specific checks: 1. Mildew: If your sails have been stored in humid conditions, they may have mildew growth. There are mildew removers on the market, but these can cause material and stitch thread damage, so check with a trusted sailmaker before applying anything to your sails. 2. Edge tape wear: The edges of a sail are finished with a folded and stitched fabric tape. These hold the leech, foot and luff lines in place. Check for holes, tears, UV degradation and thread deterioration. 3. Leech and foot line wear: The thin low stretch lines running along the leech and foot of the sail control sail flutter damage. Check the securing points and cleats, pulleys, etc. These are 30

not expensive, so replace if necessary. 4. Batten pocket damage: Look for chafing, tearing and general damage. If a batten accidentally comes out of a pocket while you’re sailing, it can inflict serious damage on the sail. 5. Corner deformation: Inspect the stainless steel rings for deformation or sharp edges. File down and clean as needed. Also check the soft webbing corners for chafing. All corners are hand stitched across the reinforcements with a thick thread to prevent twisting forces from pulling the corner off. Check the state of the thread and re-do if necessary. 6. Panel join damage: Most sails are made of individual panels, which are glued and sewn together. These joins keep the sail together, so carefully check these for signs of damage. 7. UV damage: Ultra violet light damages most sail materials. Look at the integrity of your UV cover. If it is painted, run your hand over the surface to feel the condition. If it is a material cover, scratch the surface to establish the strength of the woven fibres. Once you have carried out these checks, you can proceed to check the attachment points of the sail to the rig (sail cars/bolt rope, outhaul, reef blocks, halyard) with these simple steps: 1. Check hardware to ensure

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That’s it; you are all set for a smooth start to the season! If your sails weren’t properly washed, dried and stored at the end of last season, feel free to contact me for further tips. VC Metalwork - James King james@vcmetalwork.com (+34) 603 505 582. VC Metalwork Awarded Lloyds Register EMEA for Welding Procedures and Welders Qualifications VC Metalwork announce their welding procedures and welders qualifications by Lloyd’s Register EMEA in accordance with Marine Regulation for different materials, process and thickness. James King, ex Captain of J Class Velsheda, joined VC Metalwork just over a year ago as Commercial Director, and since then they have doubled their workshop capacity in order to keep up with client demand. James states: ‘Achieving certification for our welding by the Lloyds register means that our facilities and welding processes are scrutinised and found to be of exceptional quality. We are proud to offer our new facilities for hull plate fabrication as part of our renowned service. With the ability to guillotine and contour naval steel plate and aluminum up to three meters in length we are poised to become a key player in this field of structural works. ‘ VC Metalwork have the best and most experienced team of metal fabricators for super

Van Allen Relocate in Palma Old Town Van Allen Group is Palma’s premier yacht crew recruitment agency. Founded by Leticia Van Allen, V.A.G. is now the longest existing enterprise of its kind in Spain which is still under the command of its originator. Now celebrating the expansion of the brand, Leticia and group members have recently relocated headquarters to Plaza Santa Eulaila 7, 2nd suit 4, in old Palma. Leticia offers; “We have chosen this new neighbourhood in part to share a very charming and historical corner of Palma which is relatively undiscovered by many yachting persons. We see ourselves as a boutique service and it’s quite fitting to be surrounded by so many 5 star urban hotels, cafes, galleries etc.” When asked about prospects for the future of the recruitment trade Leticia responded: “There is no slowing down, most sectors of the yachting industry are moving forward and the stiff competition drives us to excel at what we do best. It has always been our privilege to serve in any way which we can and if V.A.G. can help nurture future generations of professional crew then mission accomplished! Fair winds and following seas.

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Ashore Marine Av Gabriel Roca nº 26 (paseo Maritimo) (+34) 971 464 767 (+34) 637 138 405 www.ashoremarine.com Ashore Marine go Gourmet This year, the Ashore Marine Team has opened the new “Ashore Gourmet Shop” in Palma´s Paseo Maritimo in order to improve their provisioning department. This new shop is a place where you can find the best selection of quality products from all around the world. “Ashore Gourmet shop” has been created in order to meet both yacht owners and chef’s standards and requests. An exclusive and elegant corner that offers the best quality products only a few minutes away from all Palma Marinas.

where you can find a large variety of wines, champagnes, fresh products and best imports that can be delivered directly. For the most exclusive pallets it is worth mentioning their supply of the freshest oysters and the best Iranian caviar. You can also find a large variety of exclusive teas from all around the world and the most luxurious chocolates that will not leave you indifferent. They have a specialized and professional team with great knowledge and an extended list of suppliers that have been chosen personally in order to provide the best service. All deliveries are personalized and sent all around the island 7 days a week.

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Superyacht Charter Licences - Caveat Emptor ‘Caveat emptor’ is Latin for ‘let the buyer be aware’, something that we’re keen to get across in relation to the world of superyacht charter licences. Network Marine Consultants processed the first ever charter licence in Spain some 30 or more years ago. Since that day we’ve been processing them year in, year out. You could say we’re rather experienced in this field, and it’s this experience that brings value, security and confidence to our clients.

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The Ashore Gourmet Shop opened this past February with the intention of helping chefs with the difficult task of elaborating menus for the season, providing fresh and seasonable products. The Ashore Gourmet Shop is specialized in local and national produce as well as the best imported products from France, Italy, Great Britain and America.

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Charter licences are a complex matter in Spain, changes to legislation and taxation happen frequently, but if you stay abreast of the situation there’s no reason why the process cannot be straightforward – in the right hands. If you choose the ‘wrong’ hands, and find a way around the system, a ‘clever’ loophole, be warned that you are almost guaranteed to face problems in the future. It’s also a good time to raise the point that although (subject to Ts and Cs) non-EUflagged charter yachts over 14 metres are now allowed to operate in the Balearics, Spain still eyes no less than 33 ‘tax havens’ (Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Macao, Turks and Caicos etc) with suspicion. If your superyacht flies an EU flag and is registered to an EU company, it will not attract future inspections, withholding taxes or create personal (yes, personal) tax liabilities for local tax agents. If your superyacht flies an offshore/‘tax haven’ flag and is registered to an offshore/‘tax haven’ company, it could become complicated to conduct commercial charter activity within the EU. Something perhaps to consider. There are solutions, but each case needs to be looked at very carefully.

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE which is perfectly positioned for the Mediterranean.

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Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com March was a good month for new innovations with the Energous WattUp product providing wireless charging and various other projects at Satellite 2015. The Energous product sounded far-fetched, but it definitely wasn’t the April Fool in last month’s column!

April is starting well with the launch of the Apple Watch for preview and pre-order on 10th April, and it should end well with new products that can be seen on our joint “The Consortium” booth at the Palma Superyacht Show. Apple Watch So, from 10th April you have been able to book a 15-minute preview appointment at a launch Apple store. I have seen a cross section of feedback from respected reviewers. The first one I saw was from Scott Stein of C|Net on 8th April. He stated that he thought the Apple Watch was a beautiful bold watch, but has complications. David Phelan of Stuff magazine wrote “In some ways it’s the ultimate gadget. A device that no one needs but that oozes desirability, that doesn’t change any aspect of life in a substantial way but 34

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Some of us derided the iPhone at its initial launch. Almost no-one saw the point of the iPad when that was announced. Will the Apple Watch be a similar story? It certainly appears to be a very cool gadget - more desirable and more luxurious than the smartwatches that have gone before it. A brief summary of views say the good points are that the Apple Watch is a beautifully constructed, compact smartwatch. It’s featurepacked, with solid fitness software, hundreds of apps, and the ability to send and receive calls via an iPhone. The bad points are that the battery barely lasts a day and recharge time is slow, most models and configurations cost more than they should, it requires an iPhone 5 or later to work, the interface can be confusing and sometimes it’s slow to communicate with a paired iPhone. So, what about prices? The Apple Watch comes in three different models, two different sizes, and six different finishes, with a range of swappable bands and prices ranging from €399 to €13,000. It’s designed to be Apple’s most personal product: fashion as much as it is tech. Apple’s products have been fashionable for years, but now Apple wants these watches to transcend into jewellery. David Phelan of Stuff ended his conclusions with “It’s hard to pin down a specific thing that makes the Apple Watch special, but having worn one for almost two weeks now, it’s become an important, valuable part of my everyday life”. The first units start to be shipped on 28th April. Spain’s Vodafone is the fastest 4G LTE network in the world!! We have been a distributor for Vodafone Spain for some 10 years, and I learn this piece of

information by reading it in the press and not from Vodafone! Anyway, it’s pretty impressive. According to a study by network tracking service OpenSignal, Vodafone Spain’s average speeds of 25.2Mbps have helped Spain achieve the accolade of having the fastest 4G LTE networks in the world, with average download speeds of 18Mbps. Denmark, Finland and South Korea tied for second place with speeds of 17Mbps. The US, with average speeds of just 7Mbps, ranked 26th out of the 29 countries measured. However, T-Mobile, the service we distribute in the USA, has the fastest LTE network in the USA. Last year’s fastest country, Australia, fell to 14th as the average speeds of the country’s networks were 12-15Mbps

Perfectly positioned because it will sit over the equator at 1° West. In Mallorca we are at 2.65° East so it is only 3.65° west of us. In satellite terms, this is close. This means it has a good, relatively high, elevation at about 44⁰, so satellite dishes or flat panels will have less shadow caused by other masts, buildings, cliffs etc., and the distance through the ionosphere to the satellite will be shorter which means it will be less affected by poor weather. Secondly it also includes a Ka-band payload, which will be used to meet the growing demand for broadband communications within the maritime sector – offering coverage over the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, the Red Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean. The Ka band service is expected to be faster, so this will be an ideal service for yachts in the North Sea, Med and the Gulf.

The report also found that the average global LTE speed is 9.3Mbps, almost 4 times faster than the average 3G speed. If you come to the Palma Superyacht Show at the end of the month, please take the opportunity to visit The Consortium booth at SY23 to see how we aggregate multiple Vodafone Spain 4G lines together into one service providing from 25Mbps to 200Mbps. This is enough to run multiple IPTV streams on different TVs simultaneously. Another new satellite Thor 7 Ka band launches 15th April By the time you read this, the Thor 7 Telenor satellite should have successfully launched from French Guiana. Why is this of interest? Well, firstly, it is a new high capacity geostationary communications satellite

The THOR 7 satellite will be the first mission of 2015 for Arianespace in French Guiana. This photo shows it being unloaded from the transport aircraft. OneWeb Low Earth Orbit Constellation (LEO) In my March column I wrote about SpaceX the Elon Musk LEO project which Google and Liberty have invested in. At the Satellite 2015 Show in Washington DC in March, Greg Whyler, one of the original founders of the O3b project, made a presentation about his OneWeb LEO Constellation in which Richard Branson and Qualcom are investing. Both these projects, together

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE with LeoSat, aim to have their constellations of low earth orbit satellites running around 2020. In a city full of suits and ties, Greg Whyler presented in jeans and black shirt, like the late Steve Jobs, on a huge stage in a huge hall.

Yacht Industry. We hope to have the prototype flat panel on The Consortium booth SY23 at the Palma Superyacht Show at the end of April. We will also show you a useful application for old domes!

His aim is to provide Internet to the 3 billion people who are not connected in the world. The plan is to launch 648 small micro-satellites in low earth orbit to provide a 60Mbps service at a latency of 130ms. This response time is as fast as fibre networks. He intends to develop a $250 land- based phased array terminal with fold out solar panels and built in 3G and wifi. Developing such a terminal is technically possible, but providing it for an affordable $250, whilst being a very worthy aim, will be not far short of a miracle due to the cost of phased array.

We have also been asked to host a Round Table discussion on the Kymeta Flat Panel at the Future of Refit & Repair conference, during the Palma Superyacht Show, at the Hotel Melia Palas Atenea on Thursday 30th April. If you would like to join in an open discussion and learn about the product and the development, please come along. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t registered, please contact me.

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Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Happy Job Hunting to Those Who are Looking to Work as a Servant! In a recent conversation with an experienced captain we were discussing crew ethics. What attracts young people to the yachting industry? Do they come for the right reasons? Have schools, who charged them good money for their courses, also informed them of what work on yachts really entails? When this particular captain interviews he asks crew how they feel about working as a servant. Nine out of ten went into immediate defence and made it clear they were hurt in their pride by that term. But pride is exactly the factor he was looking for. Taking pride in your work is very likely to be the key ingredient for success, whatever the job is. Everybody who is successful at his or her job starts with passion which fuels enthusiasm, which inspires everyone around them, and pride makes the circle complete. These elements make anybody look good at their job, because they automatically are. That’s how simple it is really. We noticed during our

conversation we sounded like two old grumpy men. We were also very worried about the expectations the green crew have when they crash their piggy bank and travel to Palma or any other yachting destination. Who has been let down most on their expectations, the green crew looking for work or the established crews hiring them? Are jobseekers clear on the skills they bring to the market? And if they don’t have sufficient skills to make themselves valuable on board, are they willing to start as an apprentice until they truly earn their keep? Another thing this captain was appalled by was a conversation he followed on one of the Facebook crew groups where a young girl mentioned that she was willing to work for free so she could learn and prove herself. She was verbally stoned by the Facebook yachting community.

In Manilla there’s a company that provides crew for cruise ships. In a huge building, which serves as a mock up of a ship, they train the crew with the help of actors who instigate all kinds of real life situations that the crew need to be able to deal with. When a new cruise ship is launched. The 1000+ crew step on board and the ship is operational with passengers from day 2! If you are a job seeker you have to realise that you are, initially, a one man company. Every company’s right to exist and be in business is its

unique selling point. Many (green) job seekers are great at summing up what kind of job they want to land but rarely do they sum up the concrete reasons why they should be offered that job. Your unique selling point will very likely be your skill set. Being “really, really” motivated is not enough because that can change “really, really” fast. As a job seeker it is crucial to clearly and honestly sum up your skills. The more skills you have learned the more confident you’ll feel, the more value you bring to the market, the easier you will land that job!

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Doesn’t that mean it is time for a really check? The industry currently only offers trainings in specific areas (engineering, silver service, cooking,…) but where does one learn to perform these skills under pressure and overlapping with real

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CREW MATTERS to the training and experience of both captains and crew. Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com ACREW Lounge During the Palma Superyacht Show ACREW will be participating at the Palma Superyacht Show in Palma de Mallorca from Thursday 30th April – Monday 4th May 2015. ACREW are excited to publish their programme which includes five days of their signature professional development workshops open to crew from all departments on board and, as always, they will be facilitated by top superyacht experts. The programme also offers great entertainment including happy hours & lots of networking opportunities all set in the special ACREW Lounge setting. THE ACREW LOUNGE is an area for crew to relax, enjoy some food & drinks whilst networking with other crew as well as leading business professionals. The lounge will be open from 11.00 - 20.00 each day. ACREW will be offering FREE Professional Development Workshops to all superyacht captains and crew. The workshops are conducted by some of the superyacht industry’s leading experts and will commence each day at 11.30. Workshops topics have been planned with the aim of adding value

Apart from the workshops, you are able to register for personal one2one review sessions with Oliver Maher of United Advisers Marine and Tim Reedman of Reedman Wealth Management. These financial experts can advise you on all aspects of personal planning, be it short, medium or long term needs, including personal savings, retirement planning, taxation planning, wills and protection. Furthermore, ACREW will be providing a networking lunch each day for crew that attend our workshops from 12.30 – 14.00. This networking lunch includes a sumptuous selection of cured meats, gravlax, seafood & cheeses with salad and fresh bread provided also by our catering partner NeKo Yacht Supply. Lunch will be accompanied with a selection of wines provided by our partner NO.12. ACREW are organising happy hours at the ACREW Lounge for captains and crew. All ACREW partners and sponsors are also invited to join this networking opportunity. Friday 1st May – Happy Hour includes a live set from our guest DJ: Dani L Mebius 18:00 – 20:00. Canapés and free drinks will be served. So why is the ACREW lounge

essential for all crew in Palma? It is a great opportunity to network with other crew and captains in Palma • A great resource for meeting professional industry experts • Signature professional development workshops and presentations each day • Workshop attendees will receive a certificate • Great opportunity to get personal financial advice from a financial expert • PYA will be present • Fantastic social hang out area especially for crew • Free food & drinks • Free Wi-Fi! • Great entertainment during

the happy hour each day! • DJ Dani L Mebius will be spinning some tunes on Friday 1st May So are you geared up for a show full of fun, knowledge sharing and networking? Register now at www.acrew. com for the workshops you want to attend as there are limited spaces available! You can also register for the lunch & happy hour pass at www.acrew.com. By registering, you will also receive a FREE day pass for the show.

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Karen Passman M. (+44) 1425 614419 Karen@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com Interviewing for Crew Interviewing is an art and a skill and one which many of us have to practice to become effective at. Senior crew often find themselves in the position where they need to interview crew. Below are some tips to help you get the crew that are right for you and the yacht, whether you are using crew agent or not. Know what you are looking for - Sounds easier than it is! • What skills & experience are you looking for? • What about their attitude and approach? • This can be more important that certain skills • Which skills could you teach the right person? • Someone with the right attitude is easy to teach and will be motivated by the opportunity to develop • What about their motivation and approach to work? • Prepare a list of questions that will help you check how well each candidate matches your requirements • Create a shortlist of between 3-5 potential candidates Preparation • Read their CV

• Prepare any additional questions • Is there anything you want to check or test during the interview? Interviewing • Set expectations • Put them at their ease. Small talk and let them know the format of the interview • Explain more about the role and the style of yacht you run • Ask open questions • In order to gather as much information from them as possible you need to do some great listening. You’ve prepared many of your questions, now sit back and listen! • Ask further probing questions to gain more insight • Ask for examples • Rather than asking them how good they are at something, ask them how they would approach a certain task • Two way process • You are being interviewed too, so give them a chance to ask questions too • Follow-up • Let them know when you plan to make a decision and what the next steps will be After the interview • Make notes and an initial impartial assessment based on what you are looking for • Only make your decision once you have interviewed your entire shortlist

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meaning it is a company always tuned into any Concierge need. The team is made up of professionals with extensive yachting expertise as well as local knowledge who are flexible, attentive and enthusiastic, led by Belén Martín in Barcelona and Xisco Notario in Balearics. “This job is a daily challenge”they say - “Even the simplest request needs to be accomplished to perfection. With such a motivated team behind us, a bad morning can be turned into a great afternoon, the most stressful call can become a successful service and frustration can easily change to happiness. The simple pleasure of working with such great colleagues, friends, family and professionals is naturally passed onto our clients so they get the sensation of belonging to this big family called EVOLUTION”.

- Transportation: Private Jet / Helicopter transportation / Private chauffeurs / Airport transfers for crew / Mini bus / Taxi services / Rental cars (long and short term). - Beauty services / Health care (on board services available): General practitioner / Masseuses / Cosmetic / Personal trainers / Yoga & Pilates instructors / Chiropractor / Physiotherapist / Dentist / Acupunture / Natural Medicines / Pediatrics / Surgeries / ENG1 Certificates (MCA Approved) / Medical reports for insurance purposes. - Customs & Legal: Anchorage / Permission assistance / Ships spares in transit / TPA / Yacht clearance / Immigration / Transit visas / Visas B1 B2 / Guarantee letters / Tax and charter regulations advice / Notary services.

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By Steve Brand RYA Yachtmaster…..is it enough? Much discussion takes place about the value of the RYA Yachtmaster offshore in today’s superyacht industry. It seems to me the problems are in several areas. The Yachtmaster offshore is now perceived by this industry as essentially a ‘leisure’ certificate of competence with a few add ons to turn it into a commercial certificate. Because of this misconception it no longer sits comfortably in a professional world. It is supposed to be a certificate that establishes the practical competence to command a yacht at seawhere the same skills are required whether or not it is being used for leisure or commercial purposes. However, as the requirements to actually take the practical exam are not rigorously

adhered to by many schools and, combined with friendly examiners of the schools choosing, the standard has dropped-sadly turning what was once a respected standard of skill into a joke. I fail to see how you can be considered competent to command up to a 200gt vessel by taking a fast track course from day skipper up to Yachtmaster without the relevant experience in between. Having said all that, the real problem lies with captains --owners--insurance companies etc. insisting on the Yachtmaster offshore before they will employ someone for deckhand duties! It’s supposed to be a command certificate of competence for god’s sake. No doubt from some quarters in the establishment my comments will be disregarded as nonsense and the head in the sand view will

prevail. It’s simple, until training is a combined effort between vessels, training establishments and students the vicious circle will continue.

experience, ending in an exam for your certificate of competence you immediately cast doubt on the credibility of the certificate.

Words similar to the above were written by myself and addressed to members of the yachting community in Palma and judging from the reaction most people seem to feel the same way.

The initial object of the training was for leisure sailors to gain insight and training to enhance their enjoyment of their sport safely. So you would take a competent crew course first and then go away to practice what you learnt and then become a competent crew, because just taking the course doesn’t make you a competent crew. And so on through the scheme. As you can no doubt see the fast track scheme contradicts what the scheme is supposed to be about.

There have been articles written recently addressing the issue and the predictable responses from organisations that regulate the Yachtmaster qualification. It is said there is insufficient understanding of what the Yachtmaster scheme is about. I don’t believe this is the case. When you allow training establishments to market fast track training ie: beginner to Yachtmaster in 3 months taking in all the schemes courses one after the other, without relevant real life

And for the yachting authorities to put the blame solely on the superyacht industry is dodging their culpability in putting the Yachtmaster in the position it is today. There is no such thing as

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a Yachtmaster course, it is preparation for a practical examination at sea. And when you go along for your exam preparation you should be at Yachtmaster standard already and not having to be taught how to tie knots –handle sailsuse charts-berth the boat- etc. It is purely to hone the skills you already have. I want to make it clear that I am not advocating that everyone must do every course from day skipper to coastal skipper as there are people out there who have relevant experience , and nothing beats hands on experience, and really don’t need to go through a regimented scheme. As the old saying goes, one size doesn’t fit all, It is the training establishments responsibility to make sure people understand where they are in relation to all this.

Consider the following words and you can work out for yourself what the MCA think of the Yachtmaster qualification. One of the required courses for your OOW 3000gt is the efficient deckhand course. Don’t you think you should already be an efficient deckhand? And imagine the frustration of someone who has to pay out more money for a course in something they are already good at. This course should be the required entry level course to become a deckhand. And then you go on to put the learned skills into practice. You have to take an examination on celestial navigation when you already hold an ocean ticket. These are just a couple of examples of how confusion reigns. Anyway that’s enough of

me whinging! The other issue is that you have two certificates of competence up to 200gt the problem with both is that they are not recognised by each other or by every nation. The MCA have addressed this problem by recognising this fact and allowing people who hold these certificates of competence to take an oral examination to gain their MCA master 200gt OOW 500gt. No sea time is required to take this examination on the assumption that if you hold either of these certificates of competence, which are examined practically at sea, you have the relevant experience required. The examination requires more in depth underpinning knowledge so some studying is required before taking this exam. This, in my opinion, will not continue if the MCA lose

confidence in the credibility of the Yachtmaster certificate of competence. As I said before it is no good just complaining about these things you have to do something about it and put your money where your mouth is, so to speak. People want good advice-good training that’s relevant to their experience and not feel they are just cash cows. I have been at sea for many years on ships –sailing vessels and motor vessels and have been an instructor and examiner for a long time and have become frustrated with the situation as it is. So with that in mind I will be doing something about it and hopefully it will kick start a proper collaboration between the authorities the vessels and the seaman or woman resulting in a more ordered training system that people understand and can see the relevance of.

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Letter from the President April 2015 This month I would like to start by congratulating ANEN for the III Nautical Congress, which has consolidated itself as one of the most important events of the sector. Various representatives and members of AENIB had the pleasure to participate in the congress. Another relevant piece of news this month has been the unified opposition of the sector against the rise of the T0 tax. AENIB, as it could not be any other way, has given its total support to the protest. We must also not forget that in a less than a months’ time the Palma Boat Show will take place. As every year, AENIB will participate again. The Nautical Congress of ANEN has become one of the most important reference points of the sector. Every year it attracts an increasing number of companies, tradesmen and specialists to debate over the future of yachting. On our website and social networking pages you can find a lot of news and articles about the congress, but for us the most important aspects are the fiscal treatment of the sector and the recovery currently taking place in the nautical sector in Spain and in the rest of Europe. When it comes to taxation, the Tax Office has quantified the income from the Matriculation Tax at 20 million euros a year - a completely irrelevant 48

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figure in macroeconomic terms. This tax only serves to chase our clients away. Less clients in the sector means less VAT and other taxes and fees for the Administration. The Matriculation Tax is counterproductive in every kind of way and we don´t rest until it has been completely eliminated. We have already managed to get the charter yachts exempt, and although it is a great achievement it is insufficient. The same applies with other aspects of legislation and taxation of the recreational yachting, which only forces the potential customers to spend their holidays elsewhere. We have to be rational here – according to the Balearic Government, in 2013 the Balearic Islands received 444.000 nautical tourists with a total spending of 428 million euros. What would happen if Spain applied the same taxation and legislation as our competitors? The nautical industry would the spearhead of the Balearic economy. There would be no match for us. The next edition of the Palma Boat Show will begin on the 30th of April. It will be an event of great importance for all the recreational yachting companies and professionals of our islands. The outlook couldn´t be any better - for some months there has been a waiting list to participate. Without a doubt the Boat Show has grown in a spectacular manner over the recent years, and it is more than justifiable for AENIB to take some of the credit of this improvement. Let’s not forget that the current model of the show was born out of the project based on the suggestions of our associates and presented by our association to the Organizing Committee of the Show. We wanted to have a show that would be attractive both for the exhibitors and for the professionals, and naturally for our clients and visitors. We believe that we have achieved this goal, but there is always room for improvement. AENIB will continue to work

in order to make the show grow even more, and to avoid losing ground in case the political colours of the Government change in the upcoming elections. During the Palma Boat Show AENIB will organize the “Fiesta del Mar”: an event of entertainment on the 1st of May on the stand of Generali. The participants will be able to enjoy the music, good company, a variety of Majorcan nibbles and the excellent wine from the winery of Macia Batle, who have decided to collaborate with us this year. Talking of the Boat Show, we would like to reprimand the organization for being slack on the social networks. We haven´t seen any updates for almost a year. Any respectable boat show shares information on the newtworks all year round, why shouldn´t we? The board of AENIB urges those responsible of the show to do their work properly, or else give the job to somebody who has interest in doing it well. Few days ago we participated along with other representatives of the nautical sector of our islands in a protest against an increase of T0 tax. In this letter we are not going to list all the reasons why this increase is a mistake, as the issue has been widely commented in the press, but we do believe that attacking the wallets of the recreational yachtsmen is not the right solution to fill the empty

coffers of the State. The tax increase on recreational yachts, approved by the Ministry of Public Works, was criticized today by the Association of the Balearic Yacht Clubs (ACNB) as being “unjust” and very negative for the competitiveness of the sector. According to a statement by the president of ACNB, the association has sent a letter to the minister Ana Pastor, asking her to reconsider the increase of the tax. This request is backed up the Association of Marinas and Nautical Installations in the Balearic Islands (ANADE), The Balearic Sports Marinas (PDBA), the Provincial Association of Companies Engaged in Maritime Activities (APEAM), the Nautical Trade Association of the Balearic Islands (AENIB) and the Mediterranean Sailors Association (ADN). The letter underlines the damage the nearly 100% tax increase would cause to the marinas, yacht clubs, nautical companies and charter companies as well as the whole tourist sector in general. The associations also complained that the decision has been made without hearing all parties affected. They also point out the contradiction between the measure taken by the Ministry of Public Works and “the messages of support to the nautical sector by the president José Ramón Bauza”.

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BLUEWATER INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Jim Acher - Sales & Charter Broker M. (+34) 667 678 357 jim@bluewateryachting.com Calle San Juan 4, Palma www.bluewateryachting.com Bluewater is an international, full service brokerage company specialising in sales, charter, management, crew training and crew placement.

Looking back at the first quarter of 2015, there has been a lot of activity overall.

The USA accounted for nearly half of the reductions but what has been interesting, is that a number of vessels were reduced multiple times over the month and although this data does not allow double counting, the slight uptick on the total market was expected. As Easter concluded, we are seeing increased activity across the board, as the prime selling window opens and buyers make a decision on whether to make a purchase, or charter this summer instead. The sales data for March was good, with a big jump in the 30-40m sector. Q1 2015 is up 4% (or 3 vessels), on Q1 2014, but one can see the consistent improvement against the same period in 2013 (up 20%).

Looking in further detail, only 7% of completions had been reduced in the last 3 months and just 14% had seen a reduction in the last 6 months. That said, the total of vessels sold that had been reduced at some point showed a big rise, with two thirds having seen a price drop at one time or another, most being very historical. The USA accounted for 45%, which is no surprise and is likely to be strong in April too. Only two sailing vessels were sold last month, both at 34m and from the early 1990s. Looking at the new entrants to the market, the USA accounted for less than last month with 42% versus nearly 50% in February. The rise in the total number was expected and if history repeats itself, should begin to decline. 6 sailing vessels came onto the market and their share of the total market remains consistent at 15%. For the most part, charter activity seems to be much stronger than in previous years with motor vessels of all sizes in multiple regions very much in demand. Applying my usual parameters to the Mediterranean charter market, there are a total of 199 motor vessels between 30-45m available in the West Med and as things stand today, 31% have nothing booked from mid-June to mid-September, including ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use. This is a huge drop from the 50% this time last month and shows genuine evidence that this market is definitely recovering. Enquiries are translating into bookings much earlier than has been previously seen and if supply starts to dwindle, pricing will become much firmerâ&#x20AC;Ś. The Genoa charter show is looking well supported again and takes place towards the end of April. Bluewater is exhibiting a number of vessels for both brokerage and charter at the Palma boatshow and we look forward to seeing you at our stand.

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

A rise in the number of vessels reduced in price over the month is not a surprise, particularly as the Palm Beach boatshow finished and owners are beginning to position themselves for the Med. selling season. The big rise was in the 20-30m and 40-50m segments, although 30-40m saw a contraction.

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Feadship Launches 44-metre Moon Sand Feadship has launched the 44.20-metre (145’0”) Moon Sand at De Vries Scheepsbouw in Makkum. After the completion of a number of new builds in partnership with renowned exterior designers over the past year, Moon Sand is a salient reminder of the formidable design expertise Feadship has inhouse. From the bridge deck wing stations to the main deck lifting pool, all the main elements synthesise design with owner desires, marrying practicality with a passion for perfection that was shared by all involved. Like every pure custom Feadship, Moon Sand is first and foremost a reflection of the owners who commissioned her. The look, feel and function of this striking new Feadship certainly benefit from the high degree of input from the clients, who liaised with De Voogt Design closely on every aspect of what is a relatively modern exterior profile with classic touches. The owners also enjoyed an excellent relationship with the interior design team at Bannenberg & Rowell and, of course, with the Feadship craftsmen and engineers who brought everything together in the refined beauty that is Moon Sand.

in size from 44 to over 100 metres,” commented Feadship Sales Director Bas Nederpelt at the launch ceremony. “We have also had the pleasure to work with some marvellous exterior designers, such as Ed Dubois, Tim Heywood and Andrew Winch. Moon Sand is a testimony to the design excellence we at Feadship can offer clients ourselves. Owner’s representative James Hutchinson agreed with these sentiments: “Even the smallest details are important to Moon Sand’s owners and I am proud to have been a part of this project. Working with Feadship makes everything achievable as they know that the key to a truly magnificent yacht is not just what you see, but also the meticulous attention to detail that you don’t. Moon Sand is the result of a collective passion from the owners, designer and shipyard to deliver a truly exceptional yacht and – as one of the most specified ever in her class – she is precisely that.”

By Olivier Voituriez French Marine Industry Responds to New Mooring Tax Amendments made to controversial new tax in protected marine zones leads to online petition. The French Parliament recently passed an amendment to its controversial mooring tax that will affect leisure boats mooring in protected marine areas managed by local authorities. For now, the bill only concerns protected marine zones managed by territorial authorities – the south of Corsica and the PyrénéesOrientales, a region in southwest France on the Mediterranean coast. But by 2020, the marine zones are expected to represent more than 50% of the French coast. This

poses an intolerable threat to all players in the French leisure boat market. They have unanimously denounced the new measures, stating that the sector is a major contributor to the French economy and that it accounts for over 44,000 direct jobs. French marine industry federation FIN held a press conference on March 19 that brought together nine of the country’s main leisure boat associations such as shipyards, ports and marinas, sailors, boat owners, fishermen and more. Together they have launched an online petition at www.merlibre.fr with the catchphrase “the sea is free”. The site was developed “to collect the signatures of those who wish to support the defence of the values of the users of the sea” and has already gathered almost 10,000 signatures. A second online petition organised by Editions Larivière (publisher of Neptune Yachting, Motor Boat and Voiles magazines) has also attracted more than 13,000 signatures at: http://bit.ly/1BduIEP.

Fusion of Styles “Over the past months we have completed an exceptional number of Feadships, ranging 50

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS Spanish Boat Registration Up 17% in First Quarter Registration of charter boats rose by 24% in the JanuaryMarch period. Spanish marine trade association ANEN has revealed that boat registration in the country was up by 17.5% in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the same period a year ago. Boat registration in March alone accounted for 776 units. The UK Boatyard has Parted Ways with Ancasta and is Now Being Run By a Team of Investors The UK’s Hamble Yacht Services has parted ways with its parent company, the Ancasta Group, to become an independent business. The Solent boatyard is now owned by a team of four investors. Director Robert Bicket, who has a strong background in marine business ownership and management, says: “Hamble Yacht Services is an historic site which has long been one of the premier centres for boat movements, storage and berthing in the Solent area. It is also a hub for a full range of onsite services that provide turnkey support for the vessels that we have here. “We are very excited about our future,” he adds. “There are a number of immediate planned improvements and many more in the pipeline

which will benefit both our bertholders and tenants, as well as the sensitive river bank environment that the facility sits on the edge of.” The new management will start by improving the general fabric of the yard, which sits on its own land upriver from Port Hamble Marina. There is a programme of refurbishment for the main buildings, says the company, while general access and car parking around the site will also be improved. Hamble Yacht Services’ Repair & Refit and Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics businesses will remain in the ownership of the Ancasta Group and have been re-named Hamble Yacht Services Refit and Repair Ltd (HYSRR). Going forward, HYSRR will continue to provide its refit & repair and engineering services out of their recently redeveloped facilities within Hamble Yacht Services.

“The market data in the first three months of the year are satisfactory. It is encouraging to see that the industry has continued growing since the end of 2013, although moderate, particularly the upward trend in smaller craft and charter boats. Given this reality, there appears to be a changing use of boating, but people continue enjoying the water, which could herald a good season ahead,” says ANEN in a statement. The report shows that boat registration of craft up to 8m rose 19.6% in Q1 2015. This segment represents 89.6% of the market. Registration of boats from 12m-16m was up by 11% in the January-March 2015 period compared to the same

time a year ago. The boat segment ranging from 8m-12m and over 16m remained flat. Registration of powerboats was up 8.5% in the period, whilst RIBs were up by 9.5%. Registration of sailboats dropped by 13.8% in the period. The report shows new registration of 52 charter boats in the first quarter of 2015, up 23.8% compared to the same time in 2014. In March alone, the registry recorded 37 boats. These figures reported by ANEN are based on the monthly report issued by the Spanish Maritime Authority.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS Reacher, 1 Blade, 1 Spinnaker Stay Sail, 1 working Jib and an imposing Main Sail for a combined area of 10.000 square meters.

Perini Deliver 60 Mtr Sloop The Perini Navi Group delivers SY Perseus^3, the 60m sloop and hull #2 in the 60m series of yachts. The Perini Navi Group, world leader in the design and construction of large motor and sailing yachts, has completed the delivery of Perseus^3, the second yacht in their new generation 60m

series and the first sloop. Designed by Perini Navi naval architects in collaboration with Ron Holland, the design and development of Perseus^3 has been significantly optimized for performance and represents a decisive technical step forward in the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60m series. Perseus^3 features a twin rudder system with innovative

twin rudder control system (designed by Perini Navi). For the first time ever on a Perini, Perseus^3 is equipped with a carbon bowsprit. The larger downwind sailing areas gained by this feature together with her towering 75m carbon fiber mast and carbon fiber standing rigging allow Perseus^3 to set some of the largest downwind sails in the world. Composed by: 2 Gennakers, 1 Code Zero, 1

For the handling and control of this impressive sailing system, Perseus^3 features the new generation of captive reel winches and furlers. The jib winches pull a maximum load of 30 tons and have a maximum line speed of 40 metres per minute. Variable speed electric motors and furlers, synchronized by the Perini Navi Automated Sail Handling System, dramatically improve furling and deploy speeds while reducing the tacking and jibing time by over 75% compared to vessels of the previous generation. During the extensive sea trials, Perseus^3 plainly demonstrated her sailing prowess reaching at 16.2 knots in 21 knot winds and beating at over 12 knots in similar winds at apparent wind angles in the high-30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS many fans of the race in Italy and we didn’t need to be asked twice when organisers of the Genoa Boat Show approached us to make this happen,” he said. “We are well aware of the huge interest in our race in the sailing-loving nation of Italy. It’s the perfect match.” He explained the concept. “We envisage a ‘Volvo Ocean Race reunion with a mini Volvo Ocean Race Village’ in Genoa. The Italian Job: Volvo Ocean Race and Genoa Boat Show Join Forces Volvo Ocean Race organisers recently announced an exciting new partnership with the Genoa Boat Show giving fans the opportunity to see close up the boats currently in action in the middle of the Volvo Ocean Race. The Genoa Show is scheduled

for September 30-October 5 and teams from the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race have been invited to show off their Volvo Ocean 65, one-design boats, fresh from the event finish on June 27 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Tom Touber, Race COO, said the opportunity was too good to miss on both sides. “We know we have many,

“We will bring two of the most popular Race Village attractions – a show about a typical day in the life of a sailor competing in the Volvo Ocean Race and a full-sized model of one of our Volvo Ocean 65 boats so that the public can see what life is really like on board. “All the teams have expressed their strong interest to take part in this reunion in Genoa.

“As their sponsors might have changing plans, we obviously cannot guarantee all seven boats from the 2014-15 race will be present, but both the race and Boat Show organisers are doing all they can to help them attend. “This will be the first big opportunity for fans anywhere in the world to see boats from the 2014-15 fleet so soon after they have finished the ninemonth race in Sweden.” Antonio Vettese, of Ucina Confindustria Nautica Media Relations who work for the Genoa Boat Show, added: “We will have more than 1,000 boats on display but we don’t think any would be more popular than the Volvo Ocean 65s. “They will take centre stage. It’s an extra bonus to have two of the most popular parts of the Volvo Ocean Race Village Experience for the fans to enjoy.

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SUPERYACHT NORWAY A former naval officer, offshore racer and superyacht captain, Oscar is now a leading figure in the design, construction and integration of marinas and their associated elements across the globe, including the spectacular Moll Vell and Pantalan Mediterraneo here in Palma.

Scandinavia is one of the lesser known cruising areas for Superyachts, due to its relatively short season and previous lack of facilities for the larger boats. This is changing with both Sweden and Norway making determined attempts to attract the larger yachts to their shores. Norway has taken the lead, by forming a group “ Superyacht Norway” to make their case on a more formal basis. Here in this article, we look at their proposition. More detail on the recommended destinations can be found on their website, with all contact details at the end of this piece. Superyacht Norway is a group of highly-respected business people who have joined forces to establish an organisation with the sole aim of welcoming owners, guests, captains and crew of the world’s superyachts to Western Norway. They wish to show the very best of the Fjord Norway region to the world and are keen to offer the full ‘red-carpet’ hospitality to superyachts that visit these spellbinding panoramas of unspoiled natural beauty. They even took the trouble to visit Palma recently to put their case and speak to yachts who had expressed an interest in visiting Norway in the near future. They are there to see to your every need and to ensure that your visit goes smoothly. With major investment at each of their seven destinations 58

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specifically designed to cater for superyachts, they are confident that they can offer you the voyage that will last long in the memory and make your journey north worthwhile. The manager of Superyacht Norway is former Bergen Tourism Director, Mr. Ola Hiis Bergh, who brings with him many years of experience and leadership in industry, banking and European tourism. During the European Year of Tourism in 1990, Ola was the winner of the coveted ‘European Tourist Director of the Year’ award. When Ola retired from his role as Tourism Director, he was presented with a gold medal by King Harald of Norway in recognition of his achievements in raising the profile of Bergen and tourism in general across the Western Fjord region. Ola also played a key role in establishing Cruise Norway. This hugely successful organization is now providing international marketing for 42 Norwegian cruise ports. Before any marketing of the region got underway, one of the first tasks facing Superyacht Norway was to assess their locations for their suitability to accommodate superyachts. For this role they hired one of the industry’s most respected experts in marina design and management, Mr Oscar Siches, well known to most of our local readers here in Palma.

During his two trips to the region Oscar took some time away from his advisory role to record his views on the suitability for superyacht cruising in Fjord Norway. With his kind permission, we have reproduced these observations for you to read below. “Norway has some ingredients that are very difficult to find anywhere else. The Norwegians are welcoming people and show a special warmth to the visitor, making them excellent hosts. They value order, efficiency, cleanliness and safety. And they benefit from living in one of the most beautiful countries on earth. During both of my trips I felt that I was in a place that was very organised and secure. As an example, we were driving through the countryside in the Hardangerfjorden, where fruit is cultivated on the lower slopes of the fjords. Small huts could be seen at the roadside where bags of fruits (prunes, pears, apples) were exhibited and for sale, but with no salesperson. Next to the fruit you would find a tin or small plastic box. People would stop, take whatever fruit they needed, leave their money in the box and continue on their journey. A transaction based solely on trust and one which is not betrayed. These things cannot be bought with money. These values depend completely on their culture and education and show the importance of preserving the beauty of their country. For instance, there is no rubbish left behind to spoil

the countryside. In six days we travelled almost 1000 km along the fjord shores and I did not see a single plastic bag floating in the water or laying in the road. The place was beautifully clean. I did not expect to find such amazing and overwhelming beauty. The use of traditional materials like wood and stone help to create an image of being at home with nature and says much about Norwegian traditions and the awareness of their environment. I have no doubt that a superyacht guest will also hold these values in high regard and they will enjoy everything the region has to offer.” FAQ - Superyachts Pilot Vessels below 70 m LOA do not require a pilot when entering Norwegian internal waters. In most instances, vessels over 70 m will require a pilot. Please contact your agent for more information Pilot boarding positions: According to instructions from the pilot centre at Kvitsoy, but normally Skudesnesfjord 59º06’42”N, 05º’26’12”E, Korsfjord, 60º08’26”N, 05º00’54”E Fedjeosen, 60º44’42”N, 04º40’54”E.

One of the superyachts that will cruise in the fjords is S/Y Cinderella. Seen from left: Fjordadviser Ola Alexander Lilloe-Olsen and manager Ola Hiis Bergh.

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SUPERYACHT NORWAY forecasts please see: www.yr.no Repair / refit Your agent can assist with docking or mechanical assistance along most of the coast of Norway. Norwegian service companies are able to travel to the ship anywhere along the coast.

Pilot orders can only be submitted electronically in the Norwegian Ship Reporting system. Norwegian pilots work max 12 hours per day, so to get full freedom to sail you need at least two pilots. Another way to do this is to hire a captain with a pilot exemption certificate, in this case the yacht’s captain acts as a staff captain. The captain with the PEC needs to be the navigator of the ship. For more information please contact your agent. Passport and visa requirements On arrival in Norway you must normally show a valid passport that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality. Norway actively participates in the Schengen Agreement. For some nationals a visa is also required. Ask your agent for more details. Customs and regulations Ask the agent about customs regulations, these will depend on how the trip is arranged. It is possible to clear the yacht in as a cruise ship. If you do so the ship is allowed to use its own provisions of wine, spirit etc. But this requires that the passengers embark and disembark the yacht abroad or fly in/out directly to/from the yacht. They cannot stay a night in hotel or an other place in Norway. To get full freedom it may be best to clear the yacht in as normal ship. Then you have to pay custom duties for the goods but on the other hand you will not get problems if the plans changes.

If the output of your engines is more than 750 KW you will have to pay a NOx-fee. The NOx-fee is 17.33 NOK per kg. Ask your agent for assistance as this fee needs to be correctly calculated. The fee covers all cruising in Norway from arrival at the first port until the vessel leaves Norway. The fee is invoiced after the vessel has left Norwegian waters. Tax free fuel You can take tax free fuel at the last harbour before leaving Norwegian waters including the archipelago of Svalbard. Tide tables The Norwegian Hydrographic Service has 23 tide gauges along the Norwegian coast including one in Ny-Ålesund at Spitsbergen (Svalbard). Here you can find observed sea level and tidal predictions. You will also find information about tides and other elements that affect the measured sea level. For more information see: http://vannstand.statkart.no/ Engelsk/main.php

Yacht Agents There are no specialist yacht agents in Norway, but there are some shipping agents with good experience of yachts. Please contact us for advice on this matter. Cars There are several well-known, international, car rental companies in Norway. Please note, however, that they do not rent out luxury cars. If you need luxury vehicles please contact your agent. It is difficult, but not impossible, to rent luxury cars in Norway. Harbour fees In the biggest towns it is normally a public harbour. Their rates are normally calculated on GT which normally gives a low price for docking. In small, private marinas the rates are at the discretion of the owner and are normally higher as they often use LOA as a calculation for the rates. This difference is down to the fact that yachts often have a lower GT but higher LOA than supply vessels, cargo ships etc. Medical assistance Norway’s SAR and medical

assistance operate from different bases on the coast. Helicopters will be used if there are serious accidents or illnesses. In the Fjord area there are helidoc bases at Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen, Florø and Ålesund. There are SAR helicopters at Stavanger, Florø and Ørland. Of course there is also a doctor and ambulance service in almost every village along the coast. Just call 113 and they will decide the best way to get you assistance. Maps The Norwegian Costal Authority has a comprehensive website with excellent map references. www.kystverket.no Private helicopters, submarines etc. Request for use of private helicopters or submarines have to be cleared with the Norwegian Defence Authority. Your agent should be able to advise and assist you on these matters. If your request for use is agreed, you will be asked to send notification of use every six hours. It is possible that these notifications can be modified but it has to be in an agreement reached by all parties. Contact: Norway Superyacht Services A/S Formannsvei 52 Bergen Hordaland N-5037 Norway (+47) 91590494 ola@superyachtnorway.com

Weather The coastal and fjord areas experience comparatively mild conditions in winter due, in part, to the warm Atlantic water of the Gulf Stream which reaches as far as the extreme north of Norway. The climate and weather of Norway is very much influenced by Atlantic weather disturbances so it can be changeable throughout the year. For daily area weather www.theislander.net

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Curious Times for the America’s Cup As the oldest international sporting trophy, the America’s Cup is the grandest achievement in sailing. Its attraction has been in its difficulty, and in the people that sought to compete. To climb to the summit was a daunting task but with a clear purpose: to win. However, now the pursuit

of commercial attention is changing the event. Where before the mission of the defender was solely to defend, there is now interest to improve the event’s competitive nature. While the best team should still win, the pitch has levelled to improve the show. Among the five challengers that has lost patience with the process is Team Luna Rossa Challenge which has

now withdrawn from the 35th America’s Cup. Owned by Patrizio Bertelli, the team was created to compete for the 2000 America’s Cup, and has since been an active and honoured challenger. With three of the five challengers dependent on sponsor support, Bertelli was in the minority, as his personal wealth funded the team. His motivation was purely to win, whereas the commercial

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Team Luna Rossa indeed considers illegitimate the procedure adopted and founded on an evident abuse of process by surreptitious use of procedures to modify the Protocol in order to overturn the Class Rule, which instead requires the unanimity of the teams entered. This is an attempt to introduce boats that are substantially monotypes and in total contrast with the ultracentennial tradition of the America’s Cup, not to mention a two-month extension period to introduce further modifications to the rules, decided by the majority. All of the above contributes to a lack of credibility and uncertain technical grounds for what should instead be the most sophisticated sailing competition in the world. “In sports, as in life, one cannot always go for compromise, after compromise, after compromise,” states team owner Patrizio Bertelli. “Sometimes it is necessary to make decisions that are painful but must be clear cut, as only these can make everybody aware of the drifts of the system and therefore set the basis for the future: respect of legality and sportsmanship”. Editor’s note: The AC World Series was to have four events in 2015, with the first event to be June 4-7 in Cagliari, Italy. That event is now cancelled.

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America’s Cup Introduce New Class in Attempt to Reduce Costs The America’s Cup teams have agreed to make changes aimed at significantly reducing costs for the 2017 America’s Cup. Central to these changes is the introduction of an exciting new America’s Cup Class - a wing-sailed, foiling catamaran between 45 and 50 feet. “The move to the new America’s Cup Class is a major step forward for the America’s Cup,” said Commercial Commissioner Harvey Schiller, following the vote.

Crucially, the new class will cost much less over the life of a campaign, with potential savings across design, build and operations, making it a revolutionary cost-saving measure for the sport in both the short and long term. “The changes being made are to reduce the current costs and complexity which are barriers to new teams wishing to enter the America’s Cup,” said Iain Percy, the team manager for Artemis Racing. A majority of the current teams favoured the new class, with the expectation it will be used in the next edition of the America’s Cup as well, in order to lower the barrier to

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“This wasn’t an easy process,” admitted ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill. “The established teams, ourselves included, were well down the path of designing an AC62. But there is a bigger picture to consider. We needed to bring the costs down, but we had to respect the design component of the event as that’s always been one of the biggest challenges in winning the America’s Cup.” The savings the competitors will realize in this edition of the Cup may spark additional entries, with at least one

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“To be a global success, the America’s Cup needs to be accessible to the best teams, not just the biggest and wealthiest ones,” said Franck Cammas, the skipper of Team France. “So we must change in this way.” “While it’s true there are a few critics of this move, we have to adjust to the time. This is a rule that provides the essential of the America’s Cup - the design challenge, the sport, the athletic spectacle - without such a prohibitive cost,” said Olympic medallist Roland Gaebler who has been working to establish a German Challenge. “My focus had been on the next America’s Cup but with these changes we may be able to accelerate that.” The rule changes were passed by a majority vote of the Competitor Forum, comprising the six teams currently entered in the America’s Cup. An updated Protocol and a new Class Rule will be published this week. A majority of the teams has also now indicated a preference that all of the racing in 2017 be conducted at a single venue, Bermuda. The America’s Cup Event Authority will consider this in nominating a venue for the America’s Cup Qualifiers.

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“Collectively, the teams have agreed current costs are neither justified, nor sustainable, and a majority have together taken a sensible

course of action to cut costs. I believe this puts the America’s Cup on a firm foundation for today and for the future.”

“The America’s Cup - like Formula One - has to be a design race as well as a race on the water,” noted Ben Ainslie, the team principal at Ben Ainslie Racing. “That has always been part of the Cup’s appeal. That is what attracts some of the world’s best engineers - people like Adrian Newey, who has shown a real passion for the design challenge of the America’s Cup.”

potential team from Asia expected to challenge and other international teams considering their options.

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By Bob Fisher Open Letter To America’s Cup Events Authority With the recent changes in the rules for the America’s Cup 35th edition, the man who arguably knows more about the history of the Cup is the UK journalist, Bob Fisher. Here is his open letter to the authorities with his forthright views! I cannot escape notice of what you are doing to the America’s Cup - it has been nothing short of a disgrace to the premier event in the sport of Sailing. You have abused it, misused it and reduced it to no more than an average regatta, losing on the way its prestige and at the same time driven away the most serious competitors. In the last America’s Cup event, held on the waters of the Golden Gate Yacht Club, for whom you act in a management role, the two challengers that came up to the mark were those from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and the Circolo della Vela Sicilia - Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa. In the course of the past week you have made it virtually impossible for ETNZ to raise the necessary funds to continue by removing any chance of a major regatta in Auckland, and, by a huge change in the size of boat, caused the Italian team to withdraw. Is this what you really want? Gone is all semblance of stability and adherence to rules unanimously agreed at the outset and in their place an undercurrent of commercial misunderstanding and constantly changing rules without the unanimity of the challengers as initially agreed. 64

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It was brought to my notice by you, in Auckland, that it was important for a part of the Challenger Final Selection Series to be held in the City of Sails in order to generate publicity for the America’s Cup in Asia and the reason for that was a Japanese team would shortly emerge, and that this would encourage television networks to purchase the rights. Subsequently ACEA has made it clear that ALL Challenger Selection races will be held in Bermuda, effectively slapping ETNZ in the face and reducing the Kiwis’ chances of Government sponsorship (which hung on a major AC regatta in Auckland), possibly even eliminating this team from AC35. It is unnecessary for the America’s Cup to have a television audience. For many years there was no television coverage, and later only inserts into News programmes. Televising the event began in 1983 and was carried to a new height by ESPN in 1987 in Fremantle. Even then it didn’t need catamarans on hydrofoils sailing at 40 knots to be attractive - just 12-Metre yachts in boisterous conditions with some live sound from the boats. Now, thanks to the wizardry of Stan Honey and his colleagues, full details of the speed and direction of each of the competitors is overlaid on the live pictures of the racing. The technology of other sports has improved television for even the non-sailor, but this does not drive the America’s Cup. Money does. And there will certainly not be enough from television rights to pay for the somewhat unnecessary regattas that take place using the name of the event that has, over 164 years, taken place only 34 times.

promoting with pseudo regattas in the intervening years, which use its name. The Challenger Selection Trials, together with the long lost Defender Selection Trials, are adequate and the responsibility for their expense is down to the individual teams. Now there is a state of affairs in which the Defender trials have been eliminated. In the Protocol, Item 17 clearly states: “Defender means GGYC and the sailing team that represents GGYC in AC35;” You have excluded any chance of another US Yacht Club from competing for the Cup, maybe even giving GGYC the type of competition it needs to retain the Cup. Not even the New York Yacht Club felt sufficiently confident to resort to that. Neither did the NYYC resort to changing the boats at a late date - the move from the AC-62 to the AC-48 has been very last minute and particularly hard on the teams that had set up their design groups well in advance to produce the smaller AC-62, as announced soon after the last AC match. It is hardly surprising that you have put Patrizio Bertelli’s feelings in disarray to the extent he has withdrawn Luna Rossa from AC35. His team had been working since early January 2014 at its headquarters in Cagliari with a Design Office of 40, all working on the design of a 62-footer. I suppose you comment will be: “Silly him,”

but you have lost one of the biggest commercial sponsors of the Cup - just look where the Prada advertisements for Luna Rossa appear. To throw fat on the fire, you are offering to give design and financial support to the French team, which has made little progress, and what is worse attempting to justify this with the terms of the Deed of Gift, where it indicates that the event is to be: “a friendly competition between foreign nations.” But you may well counter this with the quote from the judge of the New York Court of Appeals in the case between the Mercury Bay Boating Club and San Diego Yacht Club, who queried: “Where in the Deed of Gift does it say the America’s Cup is supposed to be fair?” The loss of Louis Vuitton, after 30 years, is another huge loss of commercial sponsorship, but the writing for that was on the wall in San Francisco. Everything this time around has been late, and bringing in new entries at this stage is another breach of the Protocol. I implore you to get your act together, remember the event with which you are dealing, with its glorious past, and begin to act in a proper manner.

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Yacht entries: kate@thesuperyachtcup.com (+34) 620 103 958 Sponsorship: jane@thesuperyachtcup.com (+34) 605 223 202 Shore support: susi@rsshoresupport.com (+34) 689 242 098 Palma Superyacht Cup” New Rating System The new ORCsy rating rule which will be used this year at the Superyacht Cup in Palma proved extremely promising during the first two regattas in the Caribbean last month, providing competitors with some of the closest and most exhilarating superyacht racing to date. “The ORC collaborating with the Superyacht Racing Association (SYRA) is already evaluating the race results and reviewing the feedback provided by the event organisers and

yacht representatives,” said SYRA Executive Peter Craig. “Based on lessons learned in Virgin Gorda and St Barths, the VPP will change and rule policy will be adjusted before the next regatta. We knew from the outset that this would be a challenging undertaking, but are really pleased with the rule´s debut. There is no question that full transparency is the key to success for the ORCsy”

There are a few outliers that need some help and fixing but the heart of it is working. These boats are so complex that it does take a couple of years to get them to their top performance. I´d say we are pretty good at sailing our boat around the track and getting every ounce of speed out of it” explained P2´s helmsman Peter Holmberg after their win in Virgin Gorda. Clearly the three highly competitive yachts will continue their close racing in Palma in June. Visione, P2 and Inoui have all participated at the Superyacht Cup in previous years but not all in the same year so the competition is going to be as tight as ever. Long term partners of the Superyacht Cup Pantaenius, Astilleros de Mallorca and Rolling Stock are looking forward to this year´s regatta as many of the fleet head back to Palma from the Caribbean for various refit and painting projects prior to the European season. Rolling

Stock´s Shore Support are offering SYC participating yachts assistance with all their on-shore arrangements during the regatta including housing, transport arrangements and provisioning www. rsshoresupport.com New sponsors to recently confirm a three year partnership at silver level is Jotun. Jotun is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, yacht, protective and powder coatings and is recognized as the leading supplier of megayacht topcoats, fillers, antifoulings and primers. “I am delighted with our new partnership with the Superyacht Cup Palma, it is a great opportunity for us to support this prestigious regatta and develop relationships with some of the best names in the superyacht world” commented Marcus Reynolds, Yacht Marketing Manager for Jotun.

The impressive entry list for Palma has continued to grow with the addition of P2 and Visione since their respective wins at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht regatta and the St Barths Bucket. “The three of us, Visione (45m Reichel Pugh/Baltic Yachts), Inoui (33m Briand/Vitters Shipyard and P2, Briand/ Perini Navi 38m) have been neck-and-neck at the finish each race and I can say we are all sailing very well, so the handicap is clearly working.

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By Jonny Fullerton Grand Prix Sailing www.facebook.com/ grandprixsailing The Road to Rio Starts Here Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar Regatta With just under 500 days to go until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro the first Olympic class regatta of the European season, the 46th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar, took place on the bay of Palma from Sunday 29th March to Saturday 4th April. The biggest Olympic Class regatta in Spain was organized jointly by Club Nàutic Arenal, Real Club Náutico de Palma and Club Marítimo San Antonio de la Playa together with the Balearic and Royal Spanish Federation. Current Olympic medallists and future Olympic hopefuls made up some 700 teams from 60 nations representing 5 continents. The Palma regatta, a qualifier event for ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres, was open to all 10 Olympic Classes that will be at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The Olympic Classes were joined by Paralympic Class 2.4mR as well as Kiteboarding, for the first time in Palma. The Olympic pathway Unlike many sports in the Olympic Games, Sailing has a very restricted entry process, only one sailor per nation per class. On top of that, first the country has to gain a spot in Rio (50% of these places have 68

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been allocated) and then the country’s sailing federation chooses their best sailor to compete. Competition for these places is intense and the selection process starts to gain momentum this season. The British Sailing Team was in force in Palma with 62 sailors entered, but with a wider range of squad members with some of the top names missing this event to concentrate on the next ISAF World Cup event in Hyeres. RYA Olympic Manager Stephen Park otherwise known as ‘Sparky’ explains the significance of the regatta in Palma. “The Princess Sofia Trophy traditionally marks the start of the European sailing season and provides some fantastic early season racing for the sailors off the back of some intensive winter training,” “It’s an exciting year for competing teams from around the world as the new World Cup series takes shape, and the race for Rio qualification steps up a gear. “All of that I’m sure means that Palma provides some tough competition as sailors aim to secure their berths on the revamped world tour, and establish their places in the pecking order for their national Olympic selectors.” Wide range of conditions from ‘crazy to dead calm’ Racing took place over 8 race courses spread over the bay of Palma in a complete range of conditions. The week begun

on Monday 30 April with a crazy day of winds between 3 - 35 knots, huge wind shifts and boat carnage. As usual at these regattas despite some ‘snakes and ladders’ in the results, each day the cream gradually rose to the top and the main contenders climbed to the top of the podium in most classes. The medal races with just the top 10 in each class were raced on the final day, Saturday 4 April in a very light offshore breeze. Only the windsurfers and the FInn class had to wait ashore for the afternoon breeze to fill. When it did they were rewarded with the best conditions of the day with a 15 knot sea breeze and short chop. Women’s 470 Class Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (NZL) successfully defended their title in the 470 with command and proved once more they deserve their world #1 status! The Olympic Gold medallists were also awarded the prestigious Trofeo Sofia for the best team aggregate scores during the week by Her Majesty Queen Sofia. Mens 470 Class Lucas Calabrese and Juan de la Fuente (ARG) are back in force after an eight month break from the 470 competition. Luke Patience and Elliott Willis (GBR) took Silver in front of Johan Molund and Sebastian Östling (SWE) who settled for Bronze. 49er FX Class In the 49er FX, Danish teams proved once again their edge on the fleet with two teams at the front. Training together and spending time in Palma has proven fruitful. Maiken and Anne-Julie Foght Schutt won the event with Ida Marie Baad Nielsen and Marie Thuagaard Olsen a close second. Nacra 17 Class Nacra World Champions Billy Besson and Marie Riou won the medal race after winning the event with a day to spare. The French teams performed

well in Palma proving that good team work is paying off. Silver went to an excellent weeks work for John Gimson and Hannah Diamond (GBR). John and Hannah are one of 4 Nacra teams fighting to represent GBR in Rio. Franck Cammas and Sophie de Turckheim (FRA) grabbed Bronze by one point having improved all week. 49er Class New Zealanders Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been hard to beat, only threatened by German sailors Heil and Ploessel. The kiwis were dominant throughout the regatta, sealing it with a medal race win. “I like to think that we have many strengths and not so many weaknesses. We are working really hard and are consistent with our results.” says Burling to explain their good form in Palma. Third went to Brazilians Bianchi / Lowbeer, an excellent result for them qualifying them for Hyeres in three weeks time. Finn Class Finn World Champion Giles Scott (GBR) took the medal race and the title. The Finns were blessed with the best conditions out on the bay. After being sent out and back to the shore in the dying winds, the Finns went back out to enjoy a perfect 15 knots sea breeze allowing pumping. “We had a very good medal race.” confirms Giles Scott. “It went well for me – I managed to come away with the win and seal the championship, which is obviously great news for me!” Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic (CRO) took Silver and Finnish Tapio Nirkko the Bronze. Laser Radial Class Gintare Scheidt (LTU) won the medal race in the Laser Radial. With Evi van Acker (BEL) taking the title on the penultimate day, Silver and Bronze went to Alison Young (GBR) and AnneMarie Rindom (DEN). Laser Class Philipp Buhl (GER) won Gold

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REGATTA NEWS in the Laser after dominating all week in varied conditions. Jesper Stalheim (SWE) claimed the medal race to climb to second overall in front of Nicholas Heiner (NED) in third. RS:X Windsurfers Female RS:X World Champion, Charline Picon claimed yet another event victory and continues her good form. Lilian de Geus (NED) conserved her earlier second place while Eugenie Ricard (FRA) climbed to third overall. Paralympic Champion, Helena Lucas (GBR) retained her title after a very close fought

regatta against team mate Megan Pascoe and Norwegian Bjornar Erikstad who took second and third place. In the invited classes Marc Patino and Pau Balaguer won the Dragon regatta over Patrick Monteiros and Pedro Manuel Da Costa Alemao. Introduction of Kiteboarding The kites made their first appearance in Palma this year. Ten challenging races were sailed by mixed teams of male and female riders coming from all over the world to mark history with the debut of kite

racing alongside the usual ten Olympic classes and the 2.4 Paralympic event. Elena Kalinina from Russia won all races in the women division: “I am so excited with my results here. I really didn’t expect to win all the races. The racing conditions were not easy but in the end we did 10 races. The venue today in Can Pastilla was much better for launching and for racing. I hope we will be there next year. It was great to be part of the Trofeo Sofia with all the other Olympic classes, it is a great start for our future and hope we will be included again in more regattas

with the Olympic classes.” Same reaction from Spaniard Florian Trittel who took nine races out of ten in the mens division. “I am very proud to win this event in Palma. I hope we will return next year with more riders. This is a good step towards the inclusion of kite in the Olympic Games!” The prestigious prize giving ceremony took place under the cathedral to honour all the winners where Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain presented the awards.

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Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com The Apprentice: Episode Four – Marinera ‘24 degrees, sunny, negligible wind.’ This was the forecast when I fired up my smartphone on the morning of my apprenticeship as a marinera. I indulged in a spot of roof-down “sun in the sky you know how I feel... it’s a new dawn, it’s a new day” in the car on the way to Port Olimpic Calanova and was definitely “feeling good”. What better way to spend a Tuesday than messing about with boats? Tucked in between swanky five-star Hotel Hospes Maricel and Marivent, the official summer residence of the Spanish royal family, this Palma-based marina is a little gem. Inaugurated by the King and Queen in 1976, it was a Government-run entity until last year when Port Olimpic Calanova SL won the right to manage, remodel and upgrade it. When I arrived it was a hive of activity, heavy plant bashing out an extension to the marina wall, Agora school children being educated in the art of sailing and a seven-strong marinero team getting all manner of vessels ready for a summer season afloat. Calanova polo shirt and sensible shoes donned, I was introduced to my new jefe Alberto who was midway lifting out and propping up a 70

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Sunseeker in place, Alberto escorted me to a 58ft Beneteau Oceanis sailing boat in need of a good scrubdown and polish. Alarmingly, I had been earmarked for this task. After a briefing from a charming 16-year-old (who was fortunate enough to find himself on a Governmentbacked scheme that allowed him to do school work some days and practical work others) I was left with a brush, bucket, hose, a gallon of Green Genie boat bottom cleaner and a portable scaffold tower – what could possibly go wrong? Firstly, let me tell you that a 58ft boat is a hulking great thing when it’s out of the water and propped up on a few blocks. I gazed up at it in awe and realised the magnitude of the task and the need for a scaffold tower. Secondly, allow me to inform you that scaffold

towers have a little too much ‘play’ and movement for my liking. Wielding a brush from a great height on a swaying bit of metal didn’t feel so comfortable at first. And, thirdly, I must declare that I have never got to grips with those twist-to-use hose nozzles. Turn the tap a bit and you get a pathetic nondirectional misty squirt, turn the tap a lot and the nozzle takes off at 60mph. For the ‘rinse’ phase I did away with the nozzle and used my thumb – old school. Happily, I made friends with my scaffold tower, scaling the metal rungs like a little monkey, and soon(ish) had the Oceanis salt free and sparkly clean. I was proud of my work, declaring it to be the “cleanest boat in Spain” to Alberto. Instead of rewarding me with a tea break, he presented me with a variable-speed Bosch polisher, an extension cable, two types of polish (a sort of ‘on’ one and an ‘off’ one), two types of buffers (a Bosch pad and a t-shirt-material rag) and a crash course in gel coat polishing. If maintaining balance with a cleaning brush was hard, imagine a Bosch polisher on

speed setting three. Literally the first time I had touched one in my life, I discovered this particular power tool had a personality of its own. Pop it onto the surface of the hull and it goes wandering off in whatever direction it fancies, spraying specks of polish as it travels. I did my best to style it out, pretending I wanted to polish the particular part of the boat it decided to wander off to, but really it was Bosch 1 – Drane 0. Just one square metre of polishing and buffing left me physically drained, and I was beginning to rue the 24 degree sun. How did these guys cope in the summer? Mercifully lunch ‘o’ clock arrived and I downed tools for a professional to complete the 30-hour task (which would have been 300 if it was left to me). Do I fancy being an apprentice marinera? Yes. I do. I loved the teamwork, the camaraderie, the humour, the outdoorsiness, the constant buzz of activity and job satisfaction of seeing a dull hull shine again. A few more gym sessions to improve my Bosch biceps and maybe I’ll pop my CV in to Alberto... www.portcalanova.com

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John Alcantara - International Boat & Yacht Brokers www.boatshedgibraltar.com Planning the Annual Haul Out It’s around this time of the year that owners are scrambling to get their boats ready for the season. It doesn’t need to be a scramble and with a bit of planning and a checklist you can ensure that everything that needs to be done under the waterline is done and all the necessary components are to hand. First two words about when and how often to haul out your boat. The “when” is easy if you are on an annual berthing contract do it at the very end of the contract so that you are not paying twice, once in your berth and a hard standing charge when ashore. Re-start a new annual contract when you re-launch. The “how often” is a little more difficult to calibrate. There are many reasons for putting a boat ashore and

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the most obvious one is to remove marine growth and renew the anti-fouling. Most good anti-fouling paints will protect between a year and two years. However, the removal of marine growth is only one reason for putting a boat ashore. Through hull fittings and sea cocks need to be checked every time the yacht is ashore. I was horrified this year when a hose providing cooling water to the stern gland came away in my hands as I was checking all the seacocks. Electrolytic action had hollowed out the nozzle onto which the rubber hose fits. I was lucky. Had this happened when the boat was afloat it could have ended differently. I like to put waterproof grease on the seacock ball valve every time the boat is ashore. It ensures free movement and protects surfaces that cannot be antifouled from marine growth. I have alluded to the way dissimilar metals react when

dipped in an electrolyte (sea water). Vessels have zinc anodes electrically attached to other metals within and outside of the hull. The zinc being higher in the Periodic Table is sacrificed at the expense of the steel or bronze components and prevents them from melting away by electrolytic action. It’s important to measure and photograph the anodes on your boat the very first time you put her ashore. This way you will have sourced the right sized anodes BEFORE you put the boat ashore on subsequent occasions. There is nothing more demoralising than running around to local chandleries trying to find the anodes you need only to be told by the chandlery that they can order them for you! When the boat is ashore time is money and all

activities need to be planned to minimise time ashore. Finally with the boat out of the water it is essential to clean and check the drive train and rudder. Excessive play in the shaft or rudder will require cutlass and rudder bearings to be renewed. You do not want to discover this on the day you put the boat ashore. A much better strategy is to check for shaft and rudder play every time the yacht is out and making a note of the amount of play. Then plan ahead by preordering the components needed for these bearings changes at the next haul out. With good planning the amount of time is ashore is minimised and your stress levels will remain within tolerable limits!

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info@oceanvillage.gi www.superyachtsandshort stayapts.com Superyacht Industry Enthusiastic at Prospect of Long-Term Berthing in Gibraltar Marina Bay at Ocean Village has a month-long wait while Gibraltar’s Development & Planning Commission makes a decision on its proposed superyacht berths and shortstay & rental apartments. If approved, the dream of long-term berthing in a tax-efficient environment will become reality. Business & Development Manager for Ocean Village, Karen Houston, says, “According to the 2015 Superyacht Intelligence Annual Report, 70% of superyachts are connected to the Mediterranean with the majority doing the traditional Med-Caribbean ‘milk run’. This ritual forces them to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar at least twice a year but, while they have the opportunity to fill up on cut-price fuel, the existing infrastructure is unable to support their long-term berthing.” “Amongst other improvements, we plan to significantly increase power supply and waste water disposal capacity to meet standards typically found in tailor-made superyacht marinas. These world-class facilities will attract a lucrative market that has so far been

denied to Gibraltar.” Altogether in 2014, £2.4 billion was spent on superyachts. Estimates suggest that the current fleet of 5,000 will grow by 60% within the next 20 years to around 11,000. Unsurprisingly, according to the annual Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census published last month, the typical buyer of a superyacht is a billionaire. The world now has 2,325 of these individuals worth a collective US$7.3 trillion, but this will rise to an estimated 3,800 billionaires by 2020 – plenty of potential new owners, and customers for Gibraltar. Of course, when the billionaire buys his/her boat, a ‘home’ berth needs to be sourced. Choose Spain and around 21% VAT would be payable, some 42 million euros on a 200-million-euro boat, in Italy this would rise to 22% VAT and a bill of 44 million euros (plus duty). Gibraltar has zero VAT, zero duty and duty-free fuel – the savings are both self-evident and substantial.

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facilities, as well as storage, workshop and laundry services. The promenade will be enhanced with landscaping and a ‘mirador’ open to the public, while CCTV will be in place to ensure peace of mind for the high-value superyachts’ owners, guests and crew. 101 waterside apartments complement the scheme and address a local need for short-stay and rental accommodation (particularly the high net worth individuals using 15,160m² World Trade Center Gibraltar scheduled for completion early 2016) and make the provision of superyacht berthing more economically viable. It is anticipated many crew members will use this housing. Arranged across three-storey units, with waterways flowing between, the apartments will enjoy rooftop leisure facilities from pools to play areas. Ecofriendly cross-laminated timber is being considered

as the construction material to reduce build time and minimise disruption. Karen finishes, “If we want to take advantage of a growing superyacht industry and compete with other first-rate marina resorts in the Mediterranean, and beyond, we have to adapt and improve - or miss out. Gibraltar has already abolished import duty for all vessels over 18m, so this project will inevitably have a positive impact for the local economy. Superyachts cost approximately 10% of their initial value to run each year, from berths to maintenance, crew salaries to insurance, and everyone from chandlers and supermarkets to quayside bars and restaurants will feel the benefit of increased visitor numbers.” For further press information or photography please contact Sarah Drane on +34 607 564 726 sarah@purplecakefactory.com

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BARCELONA GLOBAL FUEL PRICE GUIDE

Courtesy of: www.rossmare.com Low Sulphur Marine Gasoil $USD per 1000 litres

John Shinske Managing Partner / Business Development (+34) 648 291 955 - tarragona @evolutionagents.com Evolution Yachts Open Office in Port Tarraco One of the most active yachting agents in the western Mediterranean, Evolution, recently opened a new branch office in Port Tarraco, adding another link to their chain of offices in Barcelona, Palma,

Ibiza, Cartagena and Gibraltar. With their new office in Tarragona, Evolution has set down roots on this area of the coast to offer its extensive and comprehensive services to the visiting yachts. The inauguration of Evolutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices in Port Tarraco provides the marina with another important player in the yachting industry, expanding the world-class services it offers: 64 berths from 30 - 160 mtrs, 9 mtrs draft, 140 mtr waiting dock, up to 1600 amp @400v shore power, black and grey waste directly from each berth, fresh water, 24 hour top security, plus much more.

PORT Duty Paid Duty Free** FORT LAUDERDALE 688 641 SAVANNAH 530 NEWPORT 536 ST. THOMAS 839 ST. MARTEN 790 ANTIGUA 700 VALPARAISO 488 BERMUDA (Ireland Island) 785 CAPE VERDE 530 AZORES 1303 582 CANARIES ISLANDS 934 667 GIBRALTAR 502 BARCELONA 1133 619 PALMA DE MALLORCA 825 ANTIBES 1271 545 SANREMO 1632 647 NAPLES 1495 641 VENICE 1559 645 CORFU 1109 503 PIREUS 1091 486 ISTANBUL 626 MALTA 1006 561 TUNIS 709 BIZERTE 709 AUCKLAND 582 SIDNEY 573 FIJI 598 ALGIERS 508 BIZERTE 508 ** When available according to local customs regulations

The addition of this new provider at our marina underscores the commitment of Port Tarraco to improve the service we offer our clients day after day, to continue to position our marina as a global leader in the yachting industry.

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ANTIBES with it an abundance of Formula One fans and the elite crowd, creating a vibrant atmosphere in an otherwise fairly tranquil Port of Monaco.

Deckers Antibes: (+33) 493 650 579 7 Rue Honoré Ferrare, Antibes info@uniforms4yachts.com www.uniforms4yachts.com Living The High Life... May is the month to be seen here on the French Riviera... While celebrities take their latest designer gowns to the red carpet for Cannes Film

We’ll have our celeb-spotting shades on out on the docks. If you need a pair call us, we have a fantastic range of polarised and non-polarised lenses available, as well as floating sunglasses!

Festival 13th-24th May, our clients will be stepping out to serve wearing their new evening dresses, custom made by Deckers. For more details on creating your own bespoke look, email info@ uniforms4yachts.com. And the glitz and glamour doesn’t just stop at Cannes... The Monaco Grand Prix kicks off 21st-24th May, bringing

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Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 www.menorcasailing.co.uk AXOPAR Menorca The AXOPAR 28, the award winning power boat from Finnish designer Jan-Erik Viitala, will be available in Menorca this summer thanks to the enthusiasm of Christopher Reeve of Serenity Yachting, known to everyone on the island as the Director of Fairline Menorca. The Axopar 28 offers the speed and performance of a rib but with all the facilities of a premium class day boat, including a dining area, a cabin, a walk around deck and even a day head. Chris Reeve has been in charge of Fairline Menorca since 2002. He knows all about the high expectations of customers buying quality power boats. He has also lived on the island since he was 20 and, during this time, he has been on the continuous search for the ultimate day boat to explore the many beaches and small harbours. He believes he has found it at last with

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the AXOPAR 28 T-Top. Chris says, “When I first tested the Axopar 28 on the water in Miami, I was blown away by the performance of the twinstepped hull and the speed of 45+ knots through the water and I knew it would be perfect for the Mediterranean. But it was the finish of the boat which impressed me the most, from the overall quality of the gel coat down to the stitching on the seats. It is a boat which meets the demands of customers accustomed to having the best, but now they can enjoy a premium boat fitted out with a full Prestige Package 4for just 55,000 GBP or 77,000 Euros.” Chris has signed the dealership for Spain and enquiries are already coming in thick and fast. Five boats are due to arrive in Menorca; two are sold, one will be for demonstration and there will be two stock boats. AXOPAR Menorca will offer all the boats in the range as they become available, including the Axopar 23, 37 and 46. The name is derived from the three boats previously designed by Jan-Erik Viitala in Finland, namely the Aquador, the XO Boat and the Paragon Yacht. The Axopar is the latest innovation and the idea has been to take the engine outside the hull to leave the maximum amount of space inside. 100 boats have already been built. It was named as Motorboat of the Show at the 2014 Helsinki

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International Boatshow and Motorboat and Yachting magazine recently described the 28 OC as “too good to be true”. AXOPAR Menorca will offer customers a complete package which includes insurance, launching, mooring, winter service, including engine servicing and antifouling, and winter storage, all for just 7000 Euros a year or 10% of the value of the boat. For nipping around to spots such as Es Grau or Fornells for lunch at maximum speed, a rib is an obvious choice. However, if you want to spend more time at anchor, ribs are limited in terms of what they can offer for sunbathing and dining in comfort and there is no option to stay out overnight and wake up to watch the sunrise. The alternative is to buy a day boat but the costs of owning, mooring and running such

a boat soon add up and you can find you have spent over 200,000 Euros just to go on day trips. When Chris saw the Axopar at the Dusseldorf Boat Show he had his Eureka moment. Here was a boat with the performance of a rib but with the amenities of a luxury day boat at an affordable price. Chris says “the advantage of this boat is that it can be customized to the customer’s specification. They can choose from a 150hp Mercury Verado up to a 300hp Mercury Verado outboard which will do 50 knots. The Axopar 28 can be ordered in 5 configurations, from an open boat to an aft cabin version that sleeps 4 people. Our demonstration boat will be a T-Top with a cabin and day head, shore power, battery charger, fresh water tanks and bow thrusters (the latter have been designed so that they can be easily retrofitted at a later date if required).”

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The boat will be fitted out with the Premium Package which includes cushions and fenders, LED lights, a high end sound system and the 300 HP Mercury Verado outboard. The hull is available in white, grey or navy blue and Chris has chosen the white hull with orange seats for the demonstration boat. He admits that one reason for this choice is that it will match his SEABOB demonstration unit which can be carried on the back. During his career, Chris has been a professional skipper, a Yachtmaster Instructor Power and he has run his own RYA Power School. With his vast experience of driving boats and his impeccable taste, one can be sure that the Axopar brand will be worth checking out. This summer the Axopar 28 T-Top is available for charter in Menorca, from only 490 Euros per day or 2450 Euros per week. If you are based in Mallorca the AXOPAR 28 will be displayed at the Palma Boat Show. But don’t worry if you miss it as Serenity Yachting has just completed the purchase of an R44 Clipper II, a 4 seater helicopter which will also be available for charter through MENORCAIR. Why not fly over to Mahón for an afternoon with a couple of friends for a sea trial? For more information contact: Axopar Menorca Serenity Yachting SL

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Moll de Llevant 186 Puerto de Mahon Menorca (+34) 971 355 101 info@axoparmenorca.com www.axoparmenorca.com

Serenity Yachting are dealers for the German manufactured SEABOB F5 and F5S, the high performance toy which can carry you at up to 20km/hr over the water and 15km /hr under the water to a maximum depth of 40m. These latest models are lightweight at only 35Kg and they have an electrical drive and use the patented E Jet power system making them emission free and ecologically sound. If you are worried about hanging on at high speeds then you can order a special pilot belt system, or harness, developed specifically for sporty driving in the top speed range. However, for the less adventurous, the new SEABOBs are easy to handle and they are programmable so that the acceleration can be controlled and they can be set to dive to a maximum depth. The SEABOB F5 costs 7845 Euros +IVA and the faster F5S costs 10,780 Euros + IVA

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Martin Ward Wine Educators International facebook.com/ MallorcaWineTours facebook.com/WEILtd martin.ward@ wine-educators.com The month past has seen us have the opportunity to once again to attend the Fira del Vi de Pollença, the annual wine appointment ‘must’ for both wine lovers and professionals. This year the weekend saw the twelfth edition, involving 36 wineries in Mallorca, four more than the previous. The Fair was held on 18 & 19 April in the beautiful location of the Claustro (Cloister) of Sant Domingo in Pollença town. On Saturday morning the show was dedicated to the professionals, such as restaurateurs, hoteliers and specialised press, but the general public also had access. On Sunday the show continued to offer the best wines from Mallorca to all who came.

For an entrance fee of 10 euros which included a glass, a book of vouchers allowed the visitors to sample any of between 300 and 350 wines. L’Association of Vi Primitiu, creative and, jointly with the City Council, organizer of the annual Fira del Vi de Pollença, hoped that during the two days some 4,000 people would attend. This Fira aims to promote wine culture, offering both public and private professional taste a variety of wines and create both a framework and an opportunity to promote the high level wineries and wines of Mallorca. This year the following Mallorcan bodegas were involved: Bodegas Munar, Nadal Vins, Sebastià Pastor, Son Sureda Ric, Castell Miquel, José L. Ferrer, Canyelles i Batle, Jaume de Puntiró, Son Ramon, Ca’n Pico, Bodegas Bordoy, Ca’n Vidalet, Ca’n Verdura, Mesquida Mora, Comte de

Suyrot, Galmés i Ribot, Ca Sa Padrina, Vi d’Auba, Miquel Oliver, Vinya Taujana, Son Prim, Can Ramis, Can Majoral, Miquel Gelabert, Pere Seda, Celler Son Vives, Vinyes Mortitx, Butxet, Binigrau, Son Bordils, Antonio Nadal, Coleto Can, Can Feliu, Son Campaner, Ana Vins and Bodegas Angel. This year was the first time for Bodegas Munar, Canyelles i Batle, Ca’n Ventura and Ca’n Ramis to be involved. Because of the spring timing of the event it was also one of the first opportunities to taste the recently bottled white wines - including the native Prensal Blancs – and a few young red wines from the 2014 vintage. Last year’s unusual weather patterns with a warmer-than-average spring, followed by a cooler July/August and then a very warm late summer & early autumn has proved to be a godsend for many winemakers in providing almost optimum conditions for our vines & grapes. Many of the new

wines are simply great! Some wonderful flavours and fruit with, unusually for us here, an overall lower alcohol content than is normal. So, watch out for the date for 2016; and if you would like then to arrange a privately hosted group visit to the event for one of the days, just get in touch with us. We are able to welcome and host you in several different languages and can organise a lunch or dinner at the end of the tough day! Many of these wineries (bodegas) we work very closely with; organising regular tutored tastings (catas); private tours and visits, often including tapas or lunch and wine pairing dinners (cenas de maridaje) or even ‘wine & chocolate’ pairing. All of these events and activities are open to you and your guests/ clients by arrangement. Our groups are regularly surprised with both the quality and indeed quantity of Mallorquin bodegas and their wines…..

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Arabian Nights next Sirens theme

For information contact: melanie@sirens.es rhea@sirens.es TNT Thursdays Are you ready for the next TNT - Thursday Event? This month’s theme is Arabian nights, and it is bound to be magical! So many new and exciting restaurants and bars opening up in Santa Catalina, we are becoming spoiled for choice! 6 bars and restaurants, for five euros each, with a tapas and tipple in each stop, means that you will have a full belly and a smile on your face by the time you are finished! Make sure to mark Thursday May 7th in your diary as a night to get a babysitter, hire a taxi or just get your mates together! It

Table for 100 a huge success will be a night to remember with prizes galore and some fun to be had! Dress up if you feel like it, or come comfy in your favorite jeans, just be prepared to enjoy yourself and meet a great group of people! Where you may ask? Just keep your eyes peeled in Santa Catalina for event posters and check out the Sirens Facebook page for full details! Don’t forget, Thursday May 7th, 7 pm in Santa Catalina! Sirens are also available to help you out with your next event or any marketing needs that you may have with an abundance of experience in every aspect of media and advertising. From your website, social media right down to designing, printing and distribution of flyers, we are able to help you get the word out about your business or event.

By Vicki McLeod Table for 100 A Roaring Success For the third year running organisers Head Chef Jeff Harter, Helen Pitt, Eric Woolger, Maxine Meah, and entertainment manager Arron Reece have pulled off the ambitious charity event “A Table For 100”. The party, in aid of four cancer organisations on the island, was staged at Finca Son Mir just outside of Palma. The theme for the evening was “1930’s Hollywood Greats” and many guests went to considerable trouble to dress appropriately. A four course gourmet vegetarian menu was

produced by Jeff with Fosh Food and Bon Lloc using ingredients donated by Frutas Ramon. The delicious wines were provided by Tiannes Negre and LAB served after dinner drinks. Several nautical industry businesses were significant sponsors, including Nautipaints with a donation from Pinmar golf. Auction items including a night for two at the Belmond Residencia and a VIP tour of Son Amar Dinner Show were auctioned off by Richie and Ayesha from Radio One Mallorca. In addition all of the performers for the evening gave their time completely for free. The total raised for the evening looks to have exceeded 10,000€. Well done to everyone involved, and here’s to the next one!

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Spain. Fundación Turismo Palma de Mallorca 365 Launches New Website Palma’s tourist board has launched a brand new website, designed to provide visitors with up to date information and inspiration for their trip to the city and to position Palma as a year round city break destination. The new site offers an interactive platform allowing visitors to plan their trip depending

on the reason for their trips: culture, sport, gastronomy, shopping, business, sailing, cruise or leisure. This easy access platform also offers practical information and an “experiences seeker” tool which allows visitors to search for events and activities. The website is available in four languages (Spanish, Catalan, English and German) and will eventually be rolled out in eight different languages. http://www.visitpalma.es/

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Walk of the Month May: A Hidden Cave Somewhere on the Coast

Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking

Recently we discovered how we could do this walk as a nice and pleasant circuit starting and ending in Canyamel. Only the walk in itself is levelled as moderate, but if you add going to the cave, it becomes a difficult but very doable and special hike to a fascinating cave in a remote spot on the island’s rocky coast. Mallorca is well known for its caves, and this one is a gem. It offers a very personal experience of one of the island’s most important geological features. The approach to the cave involves a steep climb, a steep descent, clambering over rocks, crawling through a

narrow entrance to the cave, maneuvering yourself down a steep rope ladder and a few other extreme moments! Our return route involves crawling up a steep rock face, so all in all you need to be prepared for a bit of adventure! Much of the hiking we do to get down to the cave from the circuit path is pathless so we pick our way over rocks and boulders. The 5 hours that we allow for the trip includes a good hour and a half to explore the cave and its numerous nooks and crannies, so our walking time is only about 3 hours.

extreme and a little different! The photos speak for themselves... Facts about this walk: • Area: North East. • Length: 6km. • Walking Time: 3hrs + breaks + visit to the cave. • Ascent/descent: 300m/300m. • Difficulty: Moderate (only the walk) or difficult (cave visit).

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Baps and Wraps baps & wraps, opening shorty in Santa Catalina, was thought up by Tim and Sean who, having spent considerable time on the island and in the area, felt there was an opening for a new sandwich bar where everything is made fresh to order. The idea is to not limit customers to whatever has been pre-made and as the pair have commented, ‘we all have different favourites and taste combinations, however strange these may appear to the next person. We want to embrace this and, above all, offer the freshest and best quality produce in the process’. Described as an ‘English themed sandwich shop with a twist’, baps and wraps will also be offering healthy options such as customized salads and daily smoothies alongside popular treats such as croissants, biscuits and home made cakes. Coffee lovers will be pleased to know that quality coffee will be at heart of the operation, with all of the usual favourites available throughout the day to accompany your customized breakfast bap or lunchtime sandwich. baps & wraps plans on staying open later on Fridays serving the usual cañas, wine and ‘English style’ gin and tonics alongside some complimentary nibbles, proving a perfect venue for after work drinks. At the

weekend if any customers are feeling fragile after the night before, adding a Bloody Mary to accompany your bacon bap will be just the ticket to put you on the road to recovery. If customers prefer to relax and take their time rather than order something to take away, there will be several seating zones available. A Wi-Fi area with stool seating can allow people to plough through emails at the same time as enjoying their order, while comfy bench seating offers the perfect chance to enjoy a well-earned break. Sean commented that, ‘whether it’s a quick dash to grab lunch, or a more lazy bite to eat over an hour or so, the idea is that quality and freshness is not compromised in either situation. The customer is in the driving seat, and we will happily help you create exactly what you desire!’. Above all, baps & wraps is aiming to be a place where you can grab your ideal lunch or snack on the go, as well as an oasis from the daytime heat and bustle where one can sit and chat with friends or catch up on work. Follow Baps and Wraps on facebook to keep up to date on the opening date and all offers and promotions.

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE boards then I recommend that you pay a visit to Port Adriano. The races, especially on Sunday are really fun to watch because they are done in the little bay next to the harbour and a great show for the spectators. There will be an amateur warriors race too, suitable for people who paddle casually and don’t take racing so seriously. Great fun and a fantastic opportunity to try SUP racing. I will be there the whole weekend for sure! More information about this race can be at this link. http:// marbalear.com/en/portadriano-sup-race-2015/ Ahmet Senoglu - ahmet@ mallorcaresidencia.com www.mallorcaresidencia.com Racing, Racing, Racing! The Euro SUP Tour Starts in Mallorca! The summer racing season is soon starting and Mallorca has the privilege of hosting the first race of the Euro SUP Tour. The Port Adriano SUP race will take place 23-25 May in Port Adriano. This is the third time Mar Balear SUP Center has organized this race. Current female Spanish Champion Laura Quetglas and former male champion and well known trainer Manuel Simoncelli are behind this great organization. There will be a long distance race on Saturday between Port Adriano, El Toro and Margrats islands. On Sunday the races will be shorter and more technical. So if you want to see the fastest paddlers and their latest design

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Euro SUP Tour is the biggest SUP racing event in Europe. After the start in Mallorca, the races include Europe’s premiere events such as the Lost Mills in Germany and the Bilbao World SUP Challenge in Spain. There are also stops in the UK, France and Italy, while the final race in Namur (Belgium) on the last weekend of June. It all started with BOP! Battle of the Paddle It would be really unfair to talk about races and SUP racing without explaining how it all started. In 2008, when the sport of SUP was in its infant stage, the legendary surfer and shaper Gerry Lopez and the founder of Rainbow Sandals decided to organize a SUP race to bring the early SUPers together. They chose the beach of Dana Point, California where the swell can create 1-2 meter waves close to the beach but the deeper waters are

Port Adriano The Most Beautiful SUP Race calmer. These conditions created a very unique race that became the most popular race in the world, in other words the Super Bowl of SUPing. The race starts from the beach, the SUPers have to paddle through the waves then paddle on flat water for a couple of kilometers then surf to the beach, leave their boards to their board caddies/ helpers, run 50 meters on the beach, jump on their boards and do the same circuit again. This set-up made the race very interactive and a spectacular show to the spectators. The race was a big hit and since then every year it gets bigger and bigger. There are licensed versions in other countries too. The second day of the race, there is a long distance version but the real race is the Saturday version better known as the Battle of the Paddle. It is really a battle and the board fixers make a lot of money that day. People watching it say that it smells a lot of broken carbon in the air. BOP not only kick started the racing activities around the world, it also created a dominating SUP Race board

length, the famous 12’6. Since there were only 12’6 blank foams available those times, the shapers made the race boards from this set of foams only and 12’6 became the mostly used SUP Race board length. There is now a lot of discussions if this length is the optimal length especially the long distance races became longer then before. 3-5 years ago the long distance was considered to be 6-8 kilometers but lately long distance races run at least 12 kilometers. Therefore 14 foot boards have a speed advantage and racers are tired to carry both 12’6 and 14 foot boards. Therefore, Euro SUP Tour selected only 14 foot as one length. Looking forward you see you in the coming SUP races! If you have any questions about SUP surfing or real estate in Mallorca (which is my real job), you can reach me at ahmet@mallorcaresidencia. com. Information about SUP events in Mallorca can be found on our Club de SUP Mallorca Facebook page, www.facebook.com/groups/ clubsupmallorca.

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NEWS 4 STEWS routes, spending more time looking down at my mobile than at up the buildings surrounding me. So when I recently returned from holiday, I decided to refresh my view of Palma. Marcel Proust said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”, and it was with this spirit that I decided to a take a guided tour of Palma. After a quick internet search, I chose Mallorca Free Tours, who offer daily tours in either Spanish, English or German. They offer the tours for free, relying on tips for their income.

Emmeline Gee info@angels-on-board.com Being a Tourist in My Own Town When I first moved to Palma, I set myself the target of walking down a new road every day. For the first few months, I purposely got lost, so I could discover architectural treasures and cultural curiosities. After a while though, routine set in and I started to walk the same

Being early in the season, I had the luxury of having my guide, Carlos, all to myself. Starting near the Tourist Information kiosk, he pointed out a bronze statue of a man sling-shotting (which I had never noticed before). Apparently, the ancient natives of the islands were renowned for their slinging abilities in hunting

Plaza Cort, Palma and war, and this is thought to be the origin of the name ‘Balearics’ from the Greek word ballo, meaning ‘to sling’. We continued towards the cathedral, and I was whisked back to the 10th century, when the Arabs ruled the island. I was amazed to see the archway entrance of the Arabic fort, (which later became the Palace de La Almudaina), still standing over a millennium later. After James I defeated the Arabs, he instructed his son to start on a monumental Cathedral. Carlos explained that it took four centuries to complete - I resisted joking about Spanish construction schedules. He showed me how the architectural style developed from Gothic to Renaissance, and indicated where parts had been rebuilt following an earthquake in 1851. Carlos included some great legends in his tour, including

one about a rogue crocodile that terrorised the island before being killed by Bartomeu Coch whilst he was serenading his sweetheart. Sñr Coch later offered it to her stuffed, and she couldn’t help fall for his charms. The croc, known as ‘drac de na coca’, can still be seen in the Diocesan Museum. We continued through the old town, through Plaza de Cort where the majestic, gnarled old olive tree is photographed by hundreds of tourists every day. I’d always presumed it had been there for hundreds of years, until Carlos told me it had been transplanted there from Pollensa in the 1990s, a feat as incredible as the tree itself. We passed Plaza Major and took several quiet streets to Mercat de l’Olivar – again I was surprised to discover roads I had never walked down before. After the tour, I thanked Carlos and of course ‘tipped’ him - I certainly felt like I had seen the city with new eyes again.

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NEWS 4 STEWS I like to do ‘heads and beds’ when guests are off the boat for a bit. I have these meditations I listen to with my headphones - happy little mediations that make me smile and feel calm. I also love taking 5 minutes when I can and just sipping on a hot cup of tea.

Stew of the Month Jennifer Buckley How did your yachting career first begin? I saved money as a waitress for months to fly down from North Carolina and take my courses in Fort Lauderdale. I got my STCW-95 and one week later I was called and flew to Holland for my first job on a new build. What did you do before yachting? I served a 2 year term with the United States Peace Corps. I was a volunteer working in rural El Salvador doing developmental work with agriculture and schools. What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why? My favorite boat was Redemption. It had awesome owners and crew. We travelled lots and it’s where I really learned how to be a chief stew. What do you enjoy most about working onboard? I love the high pace energy. I love meeting so many new people and I love everyday becoming better and better at my job while travelling to new and exciting places. How do you keep sane on charter?

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests? Reading their Preference sheets is a no-brainer; and if I’ve had the guests on board before, I also make lists about all their likes and dislikes. What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests? I planned an entire beach night where I hosted lots of games and activities and then dressed up like a cartoon character from“ Angry Birds” and put on a show. What is your signature cocktail? I love to make Espresso Martinis with Amarula. What is your favourite yachting destination? I love the Exumas - they always has a soft spot in my heart. What is your on-board pet hate? Water bottles everywhere with nobody to claim them: Sharpie your initials please! Best housekeeping tip/hack? I love Grandma’s Secret Stain Remover. It’s a life-saver! What’s the best thing you’ve spoilt yourself to at the end of the season? A road trip camping and sight seeing all around the USA. What’s your plan for the future? I plan on working hard and enjoying the great industry I work in. Saving money for a home and farm one day.

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NEWS 4 STEWS mymuybueno®. I built a successful business based purely on my knowledge and experience of being in the industry, and my two great passions, food and people. We have three divisions: an award winning Online Deli, a Chef Services and a Cookery School. We are now into our fourth year, with offices in both Palma and London, and we are growing nicely.

From Ship to Shore Justin Murphy Every month we interview someone who has made the transition from working and living on a yacht to a land-based life. This month I spoke with Justine Murphy, the director of the company mymuybueno®. How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points? I was a chef in the yachting industry for six years; I worked on both sail and motor yachts, from 30-65 metres. Highlights certainly included being exposed to some incredible places I would never normally get a chance to visit, such as Mustique. Cooking for some very high profile guests was always an honour too. Low points: being away from those you love at times; and missing many weddings. How did you know it was time to make the move to land? For me, the fire had gone

out, as my priorities had very much shifted. Wanting to set down roots and start our family was number one on my agenda. What was the most difficult thing about the transition? The finances! You forget just how much you have become accustomed to working on yachts. There is no rent, your food, toiletries and more are all covered. That first supermarket shop, when you realise just how much washing powder now costs, is a huge wake-up call. What was the best thing about it? Starting my family, and also my business. Being able to grow both together has always been the dream and vision. My husband has left yachts now too, to come into the business full time, so we feel very blessed. What do you miss most about yachting? Travelling to far flung amazing destinations, and sunsets

mid-Atlantic which you take for granted at the time. The utterly outstanding markets, with the most incredible produce ever. Being exposed to unlimited budgets and being able to buy ingredients I would never be able to indulge in at home, such as fresh white truffles. What do you do now? I am a Wife and Mummy foremost, and we have two beautiful boys. I also run our family business, the brand

Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based? I had the best time in the yachting industry. I very much worked hard and played hard too. It was my twenties, so I embraced the full experience to the core. You will know when it’s time to go landbased for your own reasons. Just follow your heart, and ensure you have the financial support in place. www.mymuybueno.com info@mymuybueno.com (+34) 971 720 017

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May Events HIGHLIGHT 9th – 10th May – Soller Festival of the Moors and the Christians If there’s one cultural event not to be missed this month, it’s this one, which commemorates the victory of the Soller residents over the invading Algerians in the 16th century. It starts in Port de Soller, where many of the local men dress as Arabian pirates and ‘invade’ from the sea. The other half of the town are dressed in traditional costumes and fight off the attackers in mock battles on the beach. It’s extremely recommended to bring earplugs as the noise from the explosions is neardeafening (avoid bringing dogs or babies for this reason too – it really is loud). The atmosphere is rumbustious, with music playing and beer flowing. Another top tip: if you’re female, avoid wearing your best white dress – the roving pirates enjoy covering the women in black face paint, and not just on their faces as we discovered last year. Later in the afternoon, the revellers head towards Soller, where everyone gathers in

the main square. Here the drumming continues and there are impressive reenactments of the invaders looting the bank, the church, and generally causing havoc. Fortunately the local residents prevail, and victory is declared and everyone sings the hymn of Mallorca, “La Balanguera”. After that, the party really begins, and the square is turned into a dance floor until the wee hours of the next day. Other Events 30th April – 4th May Palma International Boat Show 1st May – Estrellencs Cheese and Wine Fair 8th Mad Hatter’s Party - From 5.30pm at Es Baluard, Crew and Concierge hosts this fundraising party, with a live band, DJs, raffle and, of course, hat competition. 15th – 17th May – Capdepera’s Medieval Market Head to the northeast for one of the island’s best medieval fairs. Many dress in medieval costumes, and there are many artisan stalls, local foods and traditional music and street entertainers.

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Delicioso (+34) 971 699 221 info@deli-delicioso.com Delicioso Launch New Online Ordering System

Fiona´s Atelier info@fionasatelier.com www.fionasatelier.com Formal Dinner Service Some tips for a superyacht stewardess to master the art of a fine dinner: 1.-Never leave an empty space before a guest. Etiquette dictates that the space before the guest must always hold a plate, and for this reason service plates are laid on the table before the guests enter the dining room. An empty cover is left before the guest very briefly only when the table is cleared for dessert 2. When sauce is presented, two butlers often work as a team: one to serve the course and the second to follow with sauce.. 3.- The server’s fingers do not touch plates that hold food. To keep fingers from the rim of the plate, the butler holds a fresh plate in the palm of his left hand (often a gloved hand) and slides it into place. But the server’s fingers may touch the rim of the plate when it is cleared. 4. The serve ware required per course depends on the number of guests. A “service” is the serve ware required to present a course, such as a platter and a sauce bowl. In general, six to eight guests require one service per course 5.- Service moved in a single direction. Food service proceeds to the right, counterclockwise, starting with the guest of honor. 92

Beverage service progresses to the left, clockwise. 6.-The traffic level in the dinning room is kept at a minimum. Try not to enter and exit the dining room more than four to six times per course: to set a plate before each guest; to serve the course; to present sauce (as needed); to serve wine; to replenish water (as needed); to clear the plate. 7.-The platter is held in a position that facilitates service. To enable the guest to serve himself comfortably, the platter is held about 1 inch above the guest’s plate. A separate utensil is provided for each food on the platter. 8.-Second helpings are not offered. Formal dining includes multiple courses and second helpings are not offered. Once serve ware is taken from the dining room, it is not returned. 9.-The goblet and wine glasses remain on the table throughout the entire meal so each guest may enjoy whatever wine her or she chooses. Only the sherry glass is removed at the end of the course it accompanies. Courtesy from Gemma lloan from Fiona´s Atelier

Delicioso have launched their new online ordering system making it super easy to place your order wherever you are. This has been developed in line with crew feedback so that whatever the time or your location it is easy to find the products you want and place your order. The team will then confirm your order, answer any queries and manage the order with you in terms of availability, lead times and delivery details. You can of course still contact Helen and the rest of the

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Sagla Unites Tradition and Craftsmanship in Hams and Cheeses Sagla is a corner where you can travel without moving whist hams and cheeses from around the world are tasted. Sagla is a family business that handles very carefully the selecting of products by going to the places of origin and visiting where they are made. They then try to select hams and cheeses that have been prepared with care and affection so that their taste is premium. You can find them in two of the most important markets in Palma, the Mercado del Olivar and Santa Catalina Market,

where tapas are offered with their products and accompanied by the classic glass of wine to enjoy its taste. What is unique of Spain? The art of tapas, and Sagla wanted to use the Spanish culture to enhance tapas, with their hams and cheeses. Sagla offers of 33-35 varieties of Iberian ham therefore you can have ham for every occasion. It also gives the opportunity to buy it with the proper packaging, whether for travel, cooking or catering. In addition Sagla differs with its competitors, for their craftsmanship in the art of cutting, since all their hams are cut by hand.

Regarding cheeses, Spain as it indicates SebastiĂ Rojas, is the great unknown. Many people are unaware that there are 26 names of cheese originated in Spain. In Sagla, try to reunite and go for those cheeses that they believe should be known. How do we select the cheese product? We rely on three categories depending on: first, the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk producer; secondly, depending on the type of milk, pasteurized or raw, and finally the third, coagulation of milk. To know the flavour and quality of the product we recommend you taste it!

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NEWS 4 STEWS courageous enough to own up to and fifty shades of green are starting to star. As the boat starts to emit violent movements, pitching and inevitably stomachs start rolling.

yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Galley Goddess So, spring is upon us, the sun is shining, a small flotilla of excited guests have just engulfed the aft deck, there is animated chatter on board your boat this morning. So, Chefy - you are organised that’s one of our huge virtues, isn’t it? Apart from being bloody amazing, of course. You are stocked up, drinks are on ice, stewie suitably bossed around and knows what, how and when you want, in that order. Slap them around if needs must - I think they always enjoy that. Okay, Mr Owner is on board, anxious to show off his toy, and who can blame him? I would, if I had one and not just slaved away on one. So, you’re off on a small sail, across to a neighbouring island, or maybe, participating in a friendly regatta? Brilliant. Aft lines off, Deckies doing their thing and looking very handsome; moorings off,

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guests a bit giggly after a glass or two of bubbles. Oh, yes - perfect. The god which is our Captain has everything in hand - stern bow thruster…… brrrrrrrr, aft thruster, burrrrrrr - joy sticks and thrusters, ehhh? In my next life I want to come back as a yacht captain - just so I can play with my thrusters and get paid for it. So, let’s peek our nose out of the bay, the light breeze that so gently lapped at the flag on the aft deck and promised so much this morning has now turned into an alarming erect being with its own mind. Erect, like a sailor that has been at sea for too many months. Captain God starts playing with his knobs and hello, the sails are being raised……oh dear, it’s tippy tippy time and strangely enough, the conversation on the aft deck starts to flag (yes, a pun, not a great one, but give me more wine) A silence descends, similar to a very bad smell that no one is

So, that sushi that you prepared is looking like such a good idea anymore. Maybe serving sushi is just fish karma. Raw fish anyone!? I think not. We’ve all been there, the yawning is starting along with the nausea and sweating - and that’s just you down in the galley. Up on deck your guests are too frightened to even talk to each other anymore, they are just hanging on to the railings, smiles firmly fixed on their faces. In their minds they are doing the quiet rant - I’m not going to be seasick, oh please, I’m not going to be seasick and eventually that will turn around to OMG, I’m scared I’m going to die, to, at the end, please let me die. Regretting those copas of cava now, aintcha? Okay Chefy - the responsibility weighs heavily on your broad shoulders hey? Can’t have your guests performing any elaborate Exorcist moves can you? Witnessing your owner’s breakfast exploding out his nose? His wife in her sparkly frock talking to god on the big white telephone? None of the above and it makes such a mess of the teak. So, I’ve been sourcing seasickness remedies keeping our owners and guests happy is our job after all and ginger seems to be the dog’s bollocks in this small sailing arena. One site did, very reassuringly advise me that when your guests start the multicoloured yawn syndrome to take half a lime (not lemon - can there be a difference?) and wedge it up your bottom. It won’t cure the seasickness, but when you start tasting lime juice you know that you’re empty. Sage advice. Anyway, dear Chefies, I’d like to share a recipe for ginger cookies to offer your guests before or

after their happy bubbles. Anti Chunder Ginger Cookies 2 & 1/4 cup of four 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Half a teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup vege oil 1/3 cup molasses 1 extra large egg at room temp 1 & half cup crystallised ginger Okay, preheat your oven at 180C and line two cookie sheets with baking paper. In a large bowl, sift all the dry stuff - flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Get your hands in there and mix it all around. Lovely. If you have an electric mixer, fit it with the paddle attachment and beat the brown sugar, oil and molasses on medium speed for about 5 mins. Turn it down and add the egg, using a rubber spatulla to scrape the bowl down. Beat and beat for a minute more - you know you like it. Slowly add the dry ingredients and beat for a further few minutes. Add the crystallied ginger and mix. With a spoon, or two, scoop out the dough into your hands and roll each cookie into small balls. Flatten down with your fingers. Press both sides of the cookies with granulated sugar and bake them for

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NEWS 4 STEWS approximately 13 minutes. I’m being a bit anal here, but, for heaven’s sake, don’t overcook them please. 13 minutes people! For my sake at least. Let them cool for a few minutes and them pop these little spew savers onto a wire rack. Your owner, his wife, the guests, the hull, and those gorgeous deckies on the boat will thank you for this. Brownie points all around. So, on the subject of seasickness, we’ve all been there, huh? Any great sailor will tell you that if you puke something hairy, it’s probably your arsehole. I must admit to have done some explosive and copious chundering in my time at sea - more than sufficient than to shock Captain God. Bit proud of it, actually. I don’t mind wearing my badge of shame - been there, done that, threw up there. We are sailors and sometimes our job demands that we have to drive the porcelain bus. But we also want to keep our keen and

eager owners happy when they like to sail horizontally, but we have also to make our jobs easy in such conditions. I once had a season in the Greek Islands - never set a foot on land except in supermarkets for the whole three months - I’d still like to know what the islands look like. Anyway, my owner loved to sail - and I had just agreed to a Thai Banquet with the owners, their guests and two other smaller boats that their friends were hiring……There must have been 19 or 20 guests in total. 9 course Thai meal - no problem if you are organised, hey Chefies? But there was a Meltemi blowing that morning, of course we are off sailing and my stewie had to act as barrier for the food - I had her lying down under the crew mess table, arms and legs streched out, hanging of for dear life, protecting that food. She did love me a lot, but when the basket of 40 eggs dislodged itself and smashed into her,

it was an end to a wonderful relationship. She still is not talking to me. But, do yourself a flavour when you are out there sailing, this recipe is easy, elegant and delish. Roasted Prawns Sarnie with Spicy Avo Mayo 400 grams prawns, peeled and de-poohed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon of both ground cumin and garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder Salt and pepper, of course Chilli Avo Mayo 1 baguette,cut in 3 pieces Romaine lettuce, sliced avo for serving Chilli Avo Mayo 1 - 3 chipotle peppers - or just use a great chilli sauce 1 avo, piitted and chopped 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup yogurt Juice of one lime 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 200C, line a baking tray with baking paper. To make the mayo - chuck it all in a blender and beat the christ out of it. In a large bowl, whack the prawns, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, chilli powder, salt and pepper in, swirl it around and pop it on the baking tray. Put it in the oven and roast for 6 to 8 minutes. Serve on the baguette with all the trimmings and go sailing!!!!!!! We all have funny memories of our regurtitative urges, I’d love to hear of other chefies stories, humour me, please good people and send me a story. Me, I don’t alway puke, but when I do, I pretend I’m a dragon. AAARRRHHHHHHHHH Keep it safe, enjoy the ride….. till next month dear Islanders Galley Goddess

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(+34) 971 707 023 info@glossolalia.com www.glossolalia.com Download a New Language Have you ever watched the movie, “The Matrix” and just wished there was something in the back of your head you could plug into to download a new language? Well there is a technique called “Suggestopedia” which almost does that. It’s a teaching style, developed by the Bulgarian psychotherapist Georgi Lozanov, which means you will learn three to five times quicker than with any other type of method. Glossolalia, the language school in Palma, has helped many students using this, and it’s becoming more and more popular on the island. Their approach is inventive and fun and it’s certainly not boring when you set out to learn with them. The Glossolalia courses are designed to stimulate

your “learning centres” which will improve your memory and ability to remember.The structure of the learning process, based on the five senses (to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste) is of significant importance. Through the combination of different techniques, namely role playing, relaxing audiovisual exercises, and daily excursions to appropriate places for your learning needs both hemispheres of the brain are activated, resulting in the achievement of their main goal which is that you will be able to communicate fluently in a short time period. There isn’t a “typical” day at Glossolalia, but they do follow a teaching framework. Over a coffee you will make a plan with your teacher about what you will cover that day. You will start off by reading a short story, the plot of the tale then retold in various ways throughout the day with active

exercises to help you retain the new words. Then head off to their private cinema where you sit in comfortable chairs as you experience multimedia projections of the vocabulary that you are working on. After that it’s time to get out and about for lunch. Your afternoons are spent using your new language skills in context, so for yacht crew it would be time to get down to the waterside and talk about boats: in Spanish, German,

Russian, English or Italian, whichever you are working on. You can expect to learn a thousand new words in a week’s language course at Glossolalia, which words they are is up to you and your needs. Here’s a sample, FYI this is just 1/40th of what you could learn in a week. You can find out more about at www. glossolalia.com or check their advert in this month’s edition.

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el ancla la popa la cuaderna bajo cubierta el punto de atraque la botavara la proa la boya la cornamusa la brújula la cubierta la galera la driza el timón el casco el foque la quilla el puerto deportivo el mástil las amarras el puerto la hélice la jarcia el timón estribor la popa

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NEWS 4 STEWS from an Arabic phrase that can be loosely translated as “top of the shop”–meaning the very best a spice merchant has to offer. This complex medley of seasonings is notable for its rich aroma and well-balanced curry-like flavour. It is one of the reason’s our signature roast chicken dish at Misa Braseria tastes so good. We rub the chicken liberally with Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef this spice blend and marinate it overnight before cooking to Culinary Obsessions create a real depth of flavour. I have even managed to work Like most cooks I tend to into an Arabic inspired dessert become incredibly obsessive at Simply Fosh in the form of about certain ingredients and a ras el hanout caramel sauce at times, I must admit that I with a preserved lemon cream, have a tendency to overuse cherry-rosewater sorbet and them and throw into almost sweet Dukkah…its very unusual every recipe that I’m creating. but utterly delicious. Over the last couple of years I’ve fallen totally in love with Ras el Hanout, a prized Moroccan spice mixture that can contain up to 100 different spices and is traditionally used to flavour couscous, rice, meat and vegetable dishes; like garam masala, the mixture of spices in ras el hanout depends on the maker and the spices available, but may include cardamom, cayenne, aniseed, nutmeg, mace, ginger, galangal or even dried ground rosebuds. Ras el Hanout takes its name

Dukkah is without doubt another of my culinary obsessions. It is an Egyptian side dish consisting of a mixture of nuts, usually hazelnut, and spices that are lightly toasted and then crushed. When still warm the aroma is amazing and it is typically used as a dip with bread and olive oil, although it makes a perfect crust for lamb or chicken. I first saw a recipe for it in Claudia Roden’s 1968 classic, A Book of Middle Eastern Food,

which I’m reliably informed contains the first dukkah recipe published outside of Egypt. The name ‘dukkah’ actually means “to crush” or “to pound” in its native Egyptian. Pronounced do’a, it’s an apt description for the spice blend. The ingredients are interchangeable, but the finished product is always a dry mixture - so when flatbread is dunked in olive oil, and then dipped into the dukkah, the dry spices stick, and create a delicious piquant crust. The Egyptian people have their own personal mixes. Some use peanuts or almonds instead of hazelnuts and add dried mint etc. My favourite is made with Pistachios as they also happen to be one of my passions. According to scientists “A handful of pistachio nuts a day can help destroy bad cholesterol, ward off heart disease and prevent cancer”, so now there is even more reason to try this recipe! Pistachio Dukkah Ingredients: 4tbsp sesame seeds 2tbsp coriander seeds 100g Green Pistachio nuts, peeled 1tbsp cumin seeds 1tbsp fennel seeds Salt and pepper to taste

Lightly roast the seeds and nuts in a hot oven until they begin to colour and release their aroma. Put them in a food processor and pulse them to form a dry, course mixture. Do not over work them. Roast Leg of Lamb with Ras El Hanout Serves: 4 Ras El Hanout Don’t be put off this recipe by the number of ingredients. The spice mix is simple to make… although you can buy it. It keeps well in a jar and can be used so many other dishes. It lends a wonderful aromatic flavour to the lamb. 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 4 teaspoons coriander seeds 16 cardamom pods 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds 4 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt Gently toast the peppercorns, fennel, coriander, cardamom, mustard, cumin and cinnamon until fragrant. Combine with

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the remaining ingredients and grind with a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder until powdered. Keep in an airtight container. For the lamb 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2kg leg of lamb 500ml chicken stock Crush the garlic to a paste with the salt. Mix with the olive oil and 4-5 tablespoons of the ras el hanout then smear this mixture all over the lamb. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the lamb leg in a baking dish and pour the chicken stock around. Roast for 2 hours, during the cooking time, glaze the lamb at least 2 or 3 times with the cooking liquid. Slice and serve with roasted pumpkin couscous and cucumbercoriander yogurt. If you have any leftover dukkah…sprinkle it over the lamb just before serving!

50g chopped shallots 1tbsn. olive oil 1tbsn. fresh coriander, chopped 1tbsn. fresh mint, chopped 1tspn. ground cumin Seasoning Spread out the diced pumpkin in a non-stick or lightly oiled roasting tin, pour over a litle olive oil and grind over sea salt, black pepper and dot with butter. Cover with foil and roast at 200C/gas 6 for 35 minutes until it is soft and tender. Bring the chicken stock and saffron to the boil and remove from the heat. Add the couscous and cover. Leave to cook and swell for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the roasted pumpkin, shallots, cumin and season to taste. Sprinkle with chopped coriander & mint. Serve immediately.

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Roasted Pumpkin Couscous

Ingredients 1 small cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks. 125g cream cheese  120ml natural yoghurt  4tbsp finely chopped coriander 1tbsp white wine vinegar  Seasoning

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Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for 10 seconds. Place in a bowl and chill until required.

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NEWS 4 STEWS your tootsies smelling of roses! They have the multidirectional water dispersal channels and an 80% contact surface ensures that the grippy compound always stays in contact with the deck. These are a must in our book, contact us at info@ uniforms4yachts.com and we will be happy to send you the prices. Deckers (+34) 971 282 056 www.uniforms4yachts.com info@uniforms4yachts.com Deckers Palma At the time you are reading this we will be manning our stand at the Palma Boat Show. We will have lots of bargains and goodies on sale so be sure to pop down and say hello to our lovely Deckers Girls!! It has been another busy month in Palma and we are enjoying seeing all our old customers making their way back from the Caribbean. The docks are busy and the sun is out and we can feel the buzz of the

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season approaching. ***Stop Press*** Deckers are proud to be one of Gill’s top suppliers when it comes crew uniform. Due to our increased sales in the Gill range we have now chosen to stock the items shown in the images. We have been struggling in recent times to find a deck trainer and the new race trainer ticks all our boxes. It is a non-absorbent shoe with a quick drying construction, a non-marking and non-slip outsole. We often get asked for trainers that don’t smell... These trainers have an EVA insole with a anti-microbial treatment that will keep

Looking to stand out from the crowd this season then look no further than the Gill Crew Jacket it is the perfect allrounder, performing on board whilst still looking great as a casual jacket. It is made from a waterproof and breathable 1 Dot™ fabric and has a fleece lining for warmth. The Crew Jacket also makes the ideal

onshore kit for coordinated team wear, and the inclusion of a long internal ghost zip, makes embroidering the jacket with your own branding easier and neater. Why not call the girls in the office on 0034 971282056, and they will be happy to quote you the prices. As always we have samples of these items if you wish to try for sizing and comfort and we have showrooms not only here in Palma, but also in Barcelona and Antibes and we are also more than happy to send samples out to you wherever you may be. Enjoy the lovely weather and hopefully we will see you this season in Palma!

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Finest Bed Linen (+34) 697 914 233 Info@finestbedlinen.com Advertorial The Yacht Stew’s Centre of Choice Home & Yacht Finest Bed Linen are the centre of choice for yacht linens and interior products. Based in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca you can see why it is the obvious destination for stews and interior designers when you enter their showroom. Offering worldclass brands for bed linens including Frette, Schlossberg Switzerland, Heirlooms , Zimmer+Rohde, Gingerlily, Christian Fischbacher, Pratesi, Yves Delorme, and many more owners Philip Hay & Danny Burnard have created a centre where yacht stews can come to browse, choose and source all of their interior requirements. There is an extensive interior section for items such as tableware, rattan & leather products as well as dock mats, carpets and rugs. Their bathroom sections features some yachting favourites such as toiletries from Jo Malone, Rituals, Bvlgari to Molton Brown with luxury accessories in stainless steel to gold plate as well as a large selection of towels from all the brands as well as their own label towels. All this comes with expert advice from years in the business. “We started the business to provide first class service and quality

products with excellent value for money and to create a centre where yacht stews and interior crew can come to find exactly what they need” said Philip Hay “ The 180m2 showroom & design studio is the largest dedicated space for luxury yacht bedding and interiors in Mediterranean and offers clients the perfect space to browse, select or design bed linens, towels, toiletries, tableware and accessories. It is a venue to touch and see the products and get some creative ideas whilst having a coffee and chatting to their experienced team. The large showroom allows stews and clients to get all their linens and interior products in one place, whether they are looking for a new mattress or essential items like duvets and pillows it is all under one roof. So whether you need one missing glass or a whole set of tableware it is a great place to start as all brands can be sourced so you need not go anywhere else.

linens, they can easily create stunning napkins and cushions and almost any item can be personalized or bespoke designed. Also of note is a new pocket sprung mattress introduced to their existing mattress ranges on offer, these come to IMO standard. Most types of mattress can be found and tried in their showroom and there is something to suit any budget with everything being available in custom size and shape. Rattan shoe basket and leather trays and coasters have been a particular favourite this year, with many in stock to see or for something extra special or to match, it can be custom made. What makes them unique in the yachting world is that they not only provide these world-class brand names but also design and manufacture the bed linens in house from

a range of fine Italian woven Egyptian cotton to their client’s specifications. They also have their own brand of 200 to 400 thread count Egyptian cotton linens in stock in standard and bespoke sizes. Home & Yacht Finest Bed linen are the largest manufacture of Yacht linens in the Balearics and supply many other companies and work closely with interior designers, management companies and yacht manufacturers to provide everything for the bed from mattresses to designer linens and shoe baskets to crockery. Home & yacht are Oyster Marine preferred suppliers, partners with Acrew and IYS. They must be doing it right as the have a great worldwide reputation and are the most 5 Star reviewed business on Yachting pages. Call for an appointment or get in touch by email

In order to keep up to date and on trend, Danny & Philip listen to what their yacht stew clients require so are constantly sourcing new products. New for this season are beach set up items including picnic hampers, cool bags and shatterproof glasses. Also, themed evening and turndown treat packages. With their new in house embroidery machine, one of the few largest enough to embroider onto bed www.theislander.net

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ONDINE UPDATE consultant, pioneer in Balearic Islands Marine Reserves. Joan – PhD in Marine Biology, Senior researcher at the Spanish Oceanographic institute and a pioneer in Balearic Islands Marine Reserves Miguel – Marine Biologist, currently Environmental consultant & extensive experience in MPA´s in the Mediterranean Oli – Marine Biologist, currently in charge of policing team for local marine reserves brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org The A-Team of Balearic Islands Marine Reserves Marine reserves, who needs them? A simple educated answer to that question is “We do, we all do.” The benefits of Marine Projected Areas or MPA´s are quite simple to describe yet very complex in achieving. Benefits of well established, well managed and well monitored MPAs include: 1. Protecting biodiversity 2. Increases biomass 3. Spillover 4. Increase tourism Without going into too much detail, protecting marine environments gives our local economy a sustainable supply of products and services that generate a sustainable income for local businesses. If you are interested in seeing a short video produced by National

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Geographic that explains very clearly these benefits then type this link into your browser, https://youtu.be/ uAQQAcbtl5w So that’s the easy part, what about the complex path we must take to achieve this? What we need is a super experienced, super qualified and super passionate team of professionals to help us.... Well here is one we established earlier!! It is such a humbling pleasure to introduce you all to the Asociacion Ondine MPA working team, I hope you appreciate the scope of this team! I certainly do! With over 150 years combined experience on MPA´s these people, together, are really the A-Team of Balearic Island Marine Reserves. Pep – PhD in Marine Ecology, pioneer in Balearic Islands Marine Reserves Mino – Marine Biologist, currently Environmental

Oscar – Local business owner, technical, recreational and professional diver. Underwater photographer Biel – Marine Biologist, Asociacion Ondine vice president with extensive experience monitoring MPAs in the Balearics Brad – Local business owner and passionate diver, President Asociacion Ondine Olga – Marine Biologist, current position in Oceanographic Institute & pioneer in Balearic Islands Marine Reserves

sciences and management strategies. All I can say is watch this space...and check out our website for more details on our MPA team, our objectives and a possible new MPA for Mallorca! Ooops, did I just let the cat out of the bag? http://asociacionondine.org/ mpa-team/ http://asociacionondine.org/ mpa-team-objectives/

Diego – Marine biologist, current position in SOCIB (Balearic Islands Coastal Observing & Forecasting System) The main objective of the MPA team is to create an efficient network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) around the Balearic Islands. Strategically planning by merging the financial benefits of healthy marine ecosystems, applied

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brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Kids Summer Diving Summer time for parents is a challenge when it comes to keeping their kids entertained and educated during such a long break from school. 3 months is massive and exhausting! Popular activities like sailing schools, summer camps in overseas locations and arts and crafts workshops fulfill the entertainment/education requirements, which as a parent I think is critical for making the most of the long break these kids have. So what about diving? SCUBA and freediving courses and excursions have started to also become popular with local families looking to educate and entertain their kids during the summer long haul. Although SCUBA has become a part of mainstream society there is still some

apprehension from parents about the safety of SCUBA and Freediving for their kids.

to see these children rescue adults in our staged scenarios is simply amazing.

Lets start with some of the restrictions kids have when SCUBA diving. Through various training agencies and a handful of reputable dive centers children as young as 8 years old can try their hand at blowing bubbles in shallow water to around 2m. Its amazing to see such small people loving the fact they can breathe underwater, even if at times their whole body is not submerged, sometimes referred to as SCorkeling.

Teaching kids to dive at such an early age gives them a huge appreciation and respect for the sea, it helps them with their social skills and puts another small feather in their cap in regards to a possible career path in the future. They love it!

10 years and above can start with entry-level courses such as the Open Water Course. Ratios of students to instructor is very small, 2 students for 1 instructor when children are as young as 10 or 11. They also have a depth limit of 12m once certified and must dive with a dive professional.

Freediving seems to have a little more mystery to it for many people, hence it also can be perceived as extreme. Its only as extreme as you make it. In my point of view anyone who goes snorkeling and duck dives under the surface is technically a freediver. The benefits of freediving courses are huge due to the lessons learnt on pressure and air spaces when diving to any depth. Infact, over the years I have met many kids who freedive but without

proper instruction who have ended up with damaged ears, nothing permanent but still a painful yet avoidable experience. Spending 2 days with an experienced freediver definitely improves peoples understanding of what to do and what not to do. Freediving courses are started with breathing techniques followed by pool sessions and finally an open water session. The beauty of freediving courses is that the goal is personal, if people are happy diving to 5m then thats great, if they want more depth or more time then it is worked on. So hopefully this info was insightful for some of you with kids and who are looking for a new activity that incorporates education so as your kids can have loads of fun but still keep their brains ticking over with new knowledge.

Once children reach 15 years old they can then dive as adults within the recommended safe diving practices. Considering our expertise at Ondine Diving with kids aged between 8 and 15, our kids courses are gaining popularity each year. Summer has proven to be a fun filled time for not only the kids but for us salty old instructors too! We have had the pleasure of teaching some Jnr. Rescue courses and

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HEALTH & WELLNESS sign and needed a lorry and a taxi to get us out of the fix. We had a longer time at Es Verger than planned which was the silver lining to the cloud.

Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemar medical.com A Stitch in Time Saves Nine The first mountain trip I did after moving to Mallorca in 2007 was to walk with a group from Orient to Alaro over the top of the sugar loaf mountain on which is perched the Moorish Castillo de Alaro. It felt like a great day on holiday and all the better for living here. We saw the famous Lamb Restaurant (Es Verger) in the distance on the way down but ran out of time to pop over. Since then we have been to the Castillo and Es Verger many times and the most recent trip (this time by car) was in March. The winter weather had savaged the road and the potholes compelled a slow drive in first gear to negotiate a passage at little more than walking pace. Our old car overheated and we had an animated discussion about stopping to let it cool down or carrying on to the restaurant. We carried on….. Fifty yards later there was a loud explosion under the bonnet and steam escaped from every orifice around it. We had ignored the warning

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Ignoring warning signs affects us all from time to time and can be a big mistake when it affects health – a stitch in time saves nine. For instance, blood pressure can creep up slowly and we hope for the best rather than get it managed professionally. It is difficult to keep below the radar in the UK because general practitioners are contracted to get most adult BP readings below 140/90 and it is stricter for some groups such as diabetics. The figures refer to both the pressure at the crest of the wave of pressure achieved by the heart beat and also the pressure of the trough between the waves, expressed in mm mercury. The contractual obligation on GPs makes for a much more aggressive attitude to BP management. The greater freedom from regulation in other countries throws the responsibility more onto the patient and hence the greater potential for ignoring or underestimation the warning sign. Heart muscle pain is another example. In the early stages of heart attack risk there is the pain of angina. This is the pain of heart muscle running on an

impaired circulation due to cholesterol material furring up the arteries supplying the muscle with oxygen. It is a very important warning sign of a heart attack waiting to happen and it resembles the chest pain of heart attack because it is the same heart muscle which is distressed. However, the pain of angina is much shorter (less than 15 minutes), gets better with rest and generally does not make the person seriously unwell – but it does need investigation before an artery blocks completely and causes permanent damage to a section of heart muscle causing prolonged severe chest pain…or worse. Unexpected bleeding is another warning sign especially if it comes up from the chest with coughing and this may herald a serious underlying lung condition. Fresh bleeding with bowel movement may be dramatic and alarming when magnified by the volume of water in the toilet but it is usually associated with piles (haemorrhoids) which are inconvenient rather than a serious health risk. A far more sinister condition is suspected when old blood is smeared on the faeces – this can be a feature of an undiagnosed bowel cancer and is a warning sign to respect. There are other examples. For instance, flashing lights followed by a curtain creeping over the field of vision in one eye is a warning sign of retinal

detachment which can quickly progress to loss of useful vision in the affected eye. Temporary loss of speech or weakness or numbness in a limb followed by spontaneous recovery over half an hour or so is a warning sign of a clot poised to cause a permanent stroke with long term severe disability and which may be prevented by urgent vascular surgery. Screening for some conditions before they produce symptoms makes sense and blood pressure is a good example of this as is urine testing for glucose as a warning of maturity-onset diabetes. Responding to overt warning signs like unexpected bleeding or angina or visual disturbance or a mini-stroke, if one if these signs occur, makes more urgent sense. We are aware, especially when teaching the Medical First Aid course and the Medical Care course, that we need to familiarise students with these and other symptoms in order to help them function as Medical Person in Charge should they be the first link in the chain if a guest or a crew member asks a worrying question. We are running the courses one more time (late May/early June) in the usual Classrooms opposite Club de Mar before the Mediterranean season gets under way.

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SMALL BUSINESS? Time to get your head in the Cloud!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS of the nerves which end between the toes. The cause is not sufficiently known but may be due to excess weight or repetitive impact with no support such as working in bare feet or pounding a hard surface. Imagine a nerve ending raveling itself up like a tiny ball of wool which then becomes a very sensitive pebble of tissue in your shoe.

Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Feet Issues Here in Mallorca our yachting community is in refit mode, many coming through the Physiotherapy Centre’s doors with feet problems, not uncommon at this time of year! I have always liked having a resident Chiropodist & Podiatrist as many feet problems overlap with Physiotherapy so we often work together to resolve feet issues. From manky foot rot to metatarsalgia, dropped arches and nasty nails, the common factor is that these problems are often left to fester until they hurt and become a hindrance to your daily working environment, not to mention the possibility of passing any slow infective nasty on to your fellow crew. Here is a quick insight to some of the most common foot disorders. Metatarsalsalgia Metatarsalgia is the name given to pain underneath the balls of your feet. The metatarsals start where your toes finish and extend to the middle of your foot where they join the smaller bones or tarsals of the mid and hind foot under the ankle. Literally translated it means pain of the metatarsal heads.. There are a lot of causes of metatarsal pain which include the following, 1. Working barefoot on a hard surface which can cause a strain to the transverse arch which is under the balls of 108

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the toes. 2. A second toe longer than the first or a particularly high inner arch. 3. Excess weight transferring too much pressure on the forefoot. 4. Poorly fitting training shoes for runners. If the support in your trainers is not in the correct place then your weight may be deferred to a part of your foot incapable of handling the stress. 5. High heels transfer your weight forwards. If you are a regular wearer then be sure that they fit correctly, supporting your hind foot and not transferring all your weight to your fore foot. 6. High impact activities through the forefoot such as running, football and basket ball on a hard surface. Usually occurs when your shoes have insufficient absorption of impact ability – no matter how much you paid for them! SYMPTOMS include a burning pain under the forefoot possibly accompanied by tingling or numbness in the toes. Worse when weight bearing but subside at night time. TREATMENT, Hopefully an advised change of footwear or supportive insoles will be sufficient though if pain persists then physio may be required which will include deep soft tissue stretching with ultra sound and possibly interferential diathermy and a regime cold therapy if swelling persists.

SYMPTOMS include a burning pain specifically between the 2nd and 3rd or 3rd and 4th toes which come on gradually over a period of time. Often the patient will be unsure as to how long she or he has been aware of the discomfort. There will be a feeling of relief when sitting down and removing the shoe. TREATMENT for this problem should be sought as soon as possible as once the neuroma has formed it is not easy to resolve. As a physiotherapist I would choose to work with my podiatrist as padding on supportive insoles is the key to success combined with ultrasound and a home regimen of ice/cold treatment. Surgery is a possibility but should, in many practioners’ opinion, be considered as a last resort. If you are suffering so as to consider surgery then please do take the time to find a Specialist Foot Consultant and do seek second opinions as I would advise for all surgery. It is always important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon. We have specialists available in this area here in Mallorca. Fungal Foot Infections (Tinea Pedis) Generally affect people who

frequently share communal bathing facilities and those undertaking sports activities. SYMPTOMS. The skin between the little toe tends to be affected first. A rash develops that becomes itchy and scaly. The skin may become cracked and sore. Large splits (fissures) in the skin between the toes can develop which can be very painful. The rash may also spread along the toes if left untreated. It can also spread to the soles and sides of the feet. In some cases it causes a blistering rash. However not all fungal infections are itchy and are frequently mistaken for dry skin. TREATMENT, You can buy a topical anti fungal treatment from Pharmacies. A spray for in between the toes and a cream for the soles are recommended. Even though the symptoms may disappear quickly you will need to continue using the treatment for 1-2 weeks. PREVENTION The following tips will help with prevention. • Wash your feet daily, and dry the skin between your toes thoroughly. The soggy skin between your toes is an ideal breeding ground for fungus! • Do not share towels and wash them frequently. • Change your socks daily. Cotton socks are better as they allow the skin to breath. • Ideally alternate between different shoes every 2-3 days to allow each pair to dry out fully after being worn. • Wear flip flops in communal changing rooms and showers.

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THE EUROPEAN DENTAL PRACTICE Established in 1989

Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com Burning Fat All Day If you are ´stuck ´on board and getting incredibly frustrated with your dwindling fitness don´t fret, as we have a very effective plan of attack. Building small intervals of exercise into your day cranks the heart rate up. Helps to tone you up and helps your metabolism tap into those cheeky pockets of fat. Keeping yourself mobile on a daily basis is a heck of a lot better than doing nothing and then hitting the exercise session hard as a one off. • Every time you need to use the heads, perform 20 Body weight lunges • After each meal perform 30 full body weight squats ( helps to stop your body storing fat ) • Begin and end your day with 10 push-ups and a held forward plank for 1 minute. • Perform 10 burps every other day. Nutritionally wise • Don’t pick between meals • Leave 5 hour gaps between meals • Try to keep your eating window to 8 hours • Crank up good fats - from good sources, coconut oil, kerrigold butter, clarified butter and ghee, avocados, good quality pasture raised animal products.

Daily Workouts • If you headed into Palma then jump into one of our 17.30 Group exercise classes. • We also have other times scheduled but check to find out what is happening. • Our classes are fun and the intensity is dependent on how hard you want to push yourself. Burn maximum fat in minimal time to improve your body composition and have you feeling great. • We also do personal training, individual Nutritional plans and Nutritional plans from individual blood results to burn your body fat.

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Dr. Nigel Oscroft BDS, LDS RCS Eng. Dental Surgeon Susan Taylor-Vickers, BSc, EDH. Dental Hygienist Mercadona Centre - Son Caliu, Palma Nova - T. 971 681 439 www.theeuropeandentalpractice.com

Katiehandysidepersonal trainer on Facebook is our business page. • All the workouts are body weight workouts so you can do them aboard your boat. • If you want a workout or want us to film a workout onboard your boat then drop us a line. Building Muscle Faster Contrary to popular belief, new research apparently states that you can build muscle quicker by performing a lightweight high repetition exercise before specific muscle training workouts can help to recruit more muscle fibres and stimulate muscle growth faster. Examples of this would be: • 20-30 push-ups prior to check press • 20-30 crunches prior to weighted leg raises • Lat pull

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RESTAURANT REVIEW and vegetables and the level of spice with which you are comfortable. This menu offers amazing value for money with very good quality ingredients at the heart of the dish.

Wok Shack Puerta San Antonio 16 Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 770 399 www.wokshack.com The Wok Shack is a unique eatery in Palm and has a very different vibe than many of our previous featured restaurants. Firstly, its location is in the heart of the business district of Palma, not relying on any tourist trade to speak of, and does the larger part of its business at lunchtime rather than the evening. It is a very casual dining experience, but don’t let that fool you into thinking the food is taken any less seriously, that would be far from the truth. The owner, Mark is absolutely passionate about the quality of his food, and aims to re produce the Asian Street food vibe, which he does very well. He offers two separate menus, one is an express version, where time is a major factor in the client’s decision of where to eat. On this menu he offers a base of either rice or noodles, and then you “build your own” dish with the various elements of meat, fish

The larger part of the menu offers on the whole, more traditional Thai dishes, but cooked to their own recipes. The Phad Thai was, without doubt the best I have ever tasted anywhere. When I asked Mark about his sauce, he explained that the Tamarind sauce he uses is left for two weeks to ferment and mature and is clearly worth the trouble he goes to. We opted for a tasting menu where we could try small portions of several dishes, which we would do again next time. The dishes included some Dim Sum, a fabulous Duck Satay, Prawns with salt and chilli, Duck Red Curry, the Phad Thai and a Salmon Teryaki Noodle dish. Every dish was super tasty without being over spicy. Mark is a very interesting and passionate guy, and has some big plans for the future of the Wok Shack, including new locations and new ideas. We wish him well and are sure he will succeed at whatever he does.

Puerta San Antonio 16 Palma de Mallorca

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FRESH FISH DAILY Terrace-Sport TV-Pool Room-Cocktails & more....

Placa Drassana, Palma

www.cornerbarpalma.com

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

Calle Fabrica 25A

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

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

Beef & Fish Specialty

Wide Selection of Wines Available

Calle Fábrica, 60 Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

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An Indian restaurant with a difference. We offer a fusion of North and South Indian cuisine bringing the real taste of India to Mallorca. All dishes are prepared fresh and so we cater for all tastes and diets such as gluten intolerance and vegan. C/ San Magin 84, Palma Mon-Sun: 3-16 & 19-23.30

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“A Restaurant with a big heart”

Everything made fresh in house… Gourmet PIEs from Downunder Yacht provisioning

Miguel de los Santos Oliver 9 Palma Nova - 971 908 283 PIE in the sky PALMA

El Toro Biltong made with authentic South African Spice Free Delivery for all orders within 20k’s of the shop

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 mouth-watering Grilled Argentine Sirloin steak. Vino del Mar is opened all year round. Port Adriano, s/n Local 3 - Bajo, 07184 El Toro, Calviá +34 971 23 73 60 - +34 637 749 120 - www.vinodelmar.es

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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE MOODY 62 DS 2010 849,000 € VAT Paid

Bill Dixon designed epoxy hull with 3-cabins and 1 crew cabin layout. With teak decks, flush hatches, sliding bimini, hydraulic opening bathing platform with integrated gangway and dinghy garage. Well equipped with a 160hp Yanmar diesel, bow and stern thruster, generator, water maker, aircon etc. The In-mast furling mainsail, self-tacking jib, furling headsail and genoa are easily adjustable from the helm. Always professionally maintained. View photo album: www.whitesyachts.com

Beneteau Sense 50 2014 350,000 € VAT Paid

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

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Sense 50, 2014, with Yanmar 75hp diesel engine. Features bow thruster, air conditioning, in-mast furling, Raymarine electronics. Sleeps 6 with master cabin en-suite. Light and airy accommodation, large cockpit with opening transom. One owner from new. Lying Mallorca, priced at 350,000 euros tax paid.

Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2007 125,000 € VAT Paid

Cranchi Zaffiro 34, 2007 with twin Volvo 265hp diesel engines on outdrives. Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins, one head compartment with shower. Very tidy interior and good sized cockpit with sunbathing area on forward deck. All ready for the season. Lying Mallorca and priced at 125,000 euros Tax paid.

Sunseeker Predator 115 - 2012 P.O.A € Private use only, but built to MCA LY2

C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain M. +34 638 90 40 40 | T. +34 971 677 576 | F. +34 971 677 112 nigel@arrivalyachts.com | www.arrivalyachts.com

Sleek and stylish sports yacht with four cabins including master on main deck. Very light use only and presented in immaculate condition. Satin finish walnut interior, massive Bang & Olufsen A/V specification, large hull windows and zero speed stabilizers. Lying Palma.

Sunseeker 45 Apache 1994 59,000 € VAT Paid

Club de Mar 07015 Palma de Mallorca T. (+34) 971 70 73 97 F. (+34) 971 70 29 53 www.bavaria-spain.com Official Distributor for Bavaria Yachts in Spain

charpentier@bavaria-spain.com

This 14-m Bavaria Motor Yacht is very well maintained and offers everything for relaxing luxury. The cockpit area makes great use of space and the interior layout is generous with a wide salon, one cabin and one bathroom. Equipped with Volvo-Penta KAD 43 diesel engines, 2 x 169 kw/230 hp. Bimini, new upholstery, generator, air condition and much more. 114

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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Swan 66FD-701 2008 2,850,000 € Excl VAT

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

Immaculate example of the ultimate in performance cruiser design and craftsmanship. Lying Palma. 2,850,000 € - Ex V.A.T. Contact us full spec.

Belliure 50 2013 645,000 € Excl. VAT

This is a custom version of the beautiful Classic Belliure 50 with extensive input from her very experienced owner who now finds he requires a larger vessel. A classic appearance and quality with a modern fast underwater section she is a joy to sail and a pleasure to own. A very special Blue Water Yacht. Virtually unused, she is fully equipped and ready for adventures. Come and visit her and us at the Palma Boat Show Stand M21A, berth 087.

Gallart 13.5m 1982 54,000 € VAT Paid

Puerto Portals - Mallorca Local 56, portals Nous +34 627 637 609 _ +34 971 676 474 Port Forum - Barcelona C/ de la Pau 12, Sant Adrià del Besós +34 670 760 569 _ +34 936 364 618

Great opportunity now available. This classic 3 cabins motorboat was recently fully repainted, equipped with air conditioning, new Volvo Penta / TAMD-70-D engines with underwater exhaust system, electric W.C., hydraulic gangway, generator and bow thruster. Very well maintained by his two owners with an exhaustive folder of its maintenance and registration documents. Actually under German flag and Spanish registration tax paid too. Two years old set of cushions, sun beds and curtains. www.mariventyachts.com

49’ HallbergRassy 48 2006 495,000 € VAT paid

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.

Kamik is like no other you will see and stands out from the rest, she is full of added extras such as: Air con, 6 Ultra diesel generator , Inverter, Bowthruster, Gori propeller, Selden hydraulic main sail and genoa furling system, Carbon passerelle Raymarine E120 two units, Raymarine, Iridium Exteme portable satellite system. Hull Material: Fiberglass. Engine / Fuel Type: Single diesel. This truly is a fantastic boat and has been maintained to a high standard. Located in Mallorca, Spain.

Sanlorenzo SD 92 2010 4,250,000 € VAT Paid

Puerto Portals Benito Feijoo 2 - Local 7 07181 Portals, Mallorca +34 971 676845 +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com www.med-yachts.com

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Sanlorenzo SD92 year 2010 with twin MAN 1200 Hp engines. 4 double cabins + crew, master stateroom on deck level, exclusive contemporary Stephen Huish design. Custom built for a meticulous owner to a very high specification, private use only, outstanding condition throughout. Viewing highly recommended. Joint central agent. www.theislander.net The Islander May 2015.indd 115

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net For Sale: 2013 yamaha 9.9 outboard, less than 50hrs, mechanically sound, couple of small scratched on cowling. Located at RCNP for viewing/testing. €1800 ono. Richard 664 701 463. Wanted: Excellent condition inboard Diesel engine. Circa 12 hp not too old or tired. Volvo Penta, Vetus, or similar brand with gear box for a small classic wooden yacht. Ideal volume around 600mm cube. Richard on 664 701 463. For Rent: Private room in a beautiful penthouse flat in a restored building with elevator and a big sunny terrace at the same level. In the very centre of Palma (Plaza España/Olivar), nearby the old town and the sea front, with all the services, main shops, market, buses, train. 2 bedrooms, living room-kitchen and complete bathroom, air conditioning (also heating), and internet wifi. Long term share available. 390 € monthly (+ electricity & water). Mobile/whatsapp: + 34 639 768 708 – email: librarmonia@gmail.com. Job Vacancy: Due to recent expansion, our busy Marine Welding Company has several positions available. 1) Individual with a marine engineering background with experience in the yachting industry to help with the day to day running of the business. 2) A welder/fitter/foreman with experience of working with stainless steel & aluminium. Both English & Spanish are essential. 3) A machinist to run a CNC milling machine who would preferably have some experience in welding. Interested? Please send your details to info@linksmarine.es. For Rent / For Sale: Garage / Storage in Palma – Between STP and Club de Mar near Santa Catalina - 90qm (approx. 8mx11m), 2 roller doors, one with vado permanente (can enter & park with van), WC – Tel 609 647 605. For Sale: 1999 Honda 1000 VTR Firestorm. Very good condition, new tyres, 2 yrs MOT. €1950.00 ono. Dave Potter: 971 872 436 / 606 973 151. 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. Wanted: Philip Murray Interiors are looking to hire a van driver/delivery person. Work shop based in Can Valero. Mon-Fri 8-17. Requirements: Full + clean drivers licence; Fluent English & Spanish essential please; Heavy lifting involved; Hard worker who is a team player with a good attitude needed. Email your cv to pmi@pminteriors.es if you fill the above criteria. For Sale: Mazda MX5. 1999. Red, black soft top.Spanish registered from new. Good overall condition for year. Only 160,000km. ITV until June 2015. €3,500. Contact; pablitoheslam@hotmail.com. Available: Chef available for onshore crew chef/ replacement / or offshore Based in Palma, lots of experience and references available. Charlotte, stonecharlotte@hotmail.com. Tel: 699 378 942. For Rent: Portals Nous, Villa consisting of 3 bed house (1200€ / month) + 2 self-contained 1 bed apts (600€ / month). Rental in part or complete, all negotiable. Call for more details Tony 654 242 184. Skilled Warranty Coordinator/Engineer Required for Sunseeker Mallorca. Sunseeker Mallorca is now recruiting for a full time Warranty Coordinator/Engineer in Puerto Portals. With an increasing number of new Sunseeker boats in the region, Sunseeker Mallorca is expanding its customer support team by recruiting a dedicated Warranty Coordinator/Engineer. As Warranty Coordinator you will take ultimate responsibility for the following tasks: • To liaise between clients, captains and the Sunseeker shipyard on technical items; • To qualify and quantify all warranty claims that arise and ensure that the claims are attended to with minimum downtime or inconvenience to the customer and in a cost-effective manner. Skills Required: • Qualified Engineer; • Must be able to communicate (read, write and speak) fluently in English, other languages would be useful but not essential.

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For Sale or Long Term Rental A beautiful 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom 3 storey house, situated just 70 metres from the wonderful beach of Camp de Mar. • Two of the bedrooms en-suite. • Master bedroom suite on the top floor with large terrace and views of the beach and golf course. • Downstairs open plan lounge, dining area and fully fitted kitchen with new appliances. • New Air Con / Heating • Open Fireplace • Outside gardens and terraces in sun and shade. BBQ Area • Fully furnished to a high standard • Lovely pool (shared, but rarely used by anyone else) maintained to a high standard with sun loungers and parasols provided. • Direct access to beach just 70 mtrs. For Sale: 575,000€ or rental 1600€ per month (minimum 12 mo) Contact: Simon Relph simon@theislander.net / 607 911 898

Seeking a new position. I am looking for a Mate position on a 30/45m or a Captain position on a smaller one. I would be happy with a sole crew position as I can help on the boat where ever need to... Over 25 years of experience on many sizes of yachts both motor and sail. Personal Details: Christine Perrier; christine_perrier@yahoo.co.uk +34 694 42 44 02; Nationality French; Visa: USA B1/B2 (expires 2016); Driver’s licence: European; Languages: English, Spanish, French and basic Italian; Single and willing to travel Qualification Summary: RYA Yacht Master Offshore Certificate Sail and Power 200T (commercially endorsed); RYA Yacht Master Ocean, shore based Certificate; Advanced Sea Survival, Advanced Fire Fighting, Shipmaster Medical Certificate, STCW 95 Basic Training; GMDSS GOC, Nav and Radar OOW Certificate; ENG1 Medical Fitness Certificate (expires March 2015); Diving certificate PADI: Open Water Diver; Capitán de Yate (YM Ocean Spanish), Marpol Certificate. Long standing, Palma based nautical business now for sale. Excellent reputation and extensive client register, with 70% repeat clients. Huge room for expansion for anyone who is prepared to put in the effort and explore new markets. Ideal for a couple or 2 people wishing to develop a life on-shore. Owner now moving on to new family business venture and wishes to sell quickly. Contact : recruitment@theislander.net

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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Riva Dolce Vita Super 70 - 2004 879,000 € VAT Paid

“Quite literally in as new condition, this fantastic 70 flybridge Riva is a must see!” Please find more info on her at: www.baxtermarine. com/brokerage.php. Realistic seller. The last of this model ever built. The owner is selling to move up to a bigger Riva. 3 cabins all ensuite plus crew for 2.

Sunseeker Manhattan 74 2001 525,000 GBP TAX Paid Built in 2001 to the current owners specification. Low hours and good condition, generous 4 cabin layout with Jacuzzi bath in owners en suite. Lying Portals for immediate viewing.

Sunseeker Manhattan 73 2012 2,025,000 GBP Tax Paid Great example, lying Barcelona available now. Full med specification including stabilisers. Currently only one of this age in Europe for sale. Call to arrange an appointment or for more information.

26 m. MALVASIA Charters from 44,100 € / week plus expenses

Joost Goverts Director/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 M. +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com

26 m. MALVASIA is a dream-come-true motor yacht for up to ten guests who want to enjoy cruising the Balearics in total luxury at an affordable rate. In impeccable condition, with a dedicated crew, fabulous cuisine and lots of toys, she is no doubt the best choice for an ideal family vacation. Charters from 44100 eu / week plus expenses.

RENT A BOAT & DISCOVER A DIFFERENT MALLORCA!

Based in Palma. The Almar 170, can be rented by day / week / weekend. It has a 50cv engine, with a length of 5.20mts. The Almar will take 6 people comfortably. Basic license needed. Contact (English): 617 096 581 – (Spanish): 687 717 304. rentaboat@sunsetboatsrentals.com / www.sunsetboatsrentals.com www.theislander.net The Islander May 2015.indd 117

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STRAIGHT TALK ON THE DOSH of their bailout. They have stalled negotiations, and in a move so crass as to defy belief, in the middle of negotiations with the only power in the EU large enough to help, Germany, they raised a fresh claim for reparations for Nazi occupation in WWII that amounted, coincidentally enough, to more or less the amount they need to make their repayments. Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Decision Day? Perhaps Not Just Yet. It is unlikely to have escaped your attention that there is a general election in the UK on May 7th, and all the signs point to a messy mix of coalitions that could take a while, and possibly another quick election to sort out. This might well save the voters of the UK from having to make a choice on European Union (EU) membership that is both a vital, and nigh on impossible decision to make. Prime Minister of last term’s coalition, Conservative David Cameron, fearful of losing the right of his party to the ultraEurosceptic UKIP promised an unequivocal ‘in or out’ referendum on the UK’s participation in the European Union, if he is returned as PM in a majority Conservative government. Just suppose he is, and that, if you are a UK voter, you face

that choice. What exactly are your choices? The EU, and currency bloc the Eurozone (EZ) is lurching from crisis to crisis, evolving it seems just in the nick of time to avoid extinction, or as ECB chief Mario Draghi said. “to do whatever it takes to save the Euro” words of encouragement that are beginning to sound like the opening lines of the currency’s potential obituary. Greece is back in the news of course. Her bills are mounting up with many due for settlement over the coming months, with all the signs that they will fail to cough up at some point. Her new leaders, the politically inexperienced duo of Alexis Tsipras the PM, and finance minister Yanis Varoufakis seemingly intent on ruining any goodwill to help them with their plight. They have been asked, and failed to provide any workable timetable for reforms necessary to convince their EU colleagues to unlock the funds for the third tranche

All the while they have been flirting with Russia, with Tsipras paying a flying visit to sit on Vladimir Putin’s knee. Both Russia and Greece advise that no financial assistance has been discussed, but at a time when the West has imposed sanctions on Russia for her hostilities in Ukraine, and the Russians have implemented reciprocal sanctions, this flirtation can only be seen as a provocative slap in the face for those in the EU rapidly losing patience and yet more goodwill when it comes to helping Greece out of her dire financial straits. Tsipras, Varoufakis and their Syriza colleagues have also all but checkmated themselves. Swept to power on a wave of hope by a beaten population quick to salute undeliverable promises only a few months ago. Their only option is to renege spectacularly on those promises, or tough it out and see who blinks first. This time, I get the feeling that the EU is willing to take the hit and let Greece go. Politicians in Spain, Portugal and others have a vested interest in

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seeing Syriza fall flat on their faces as they see popular support for similar parties in their own countries. In Spain in particular, Podemos are polling well ahead of this year’s election and a ‘victory’ of any sort for Syriza will be bad news for the ruling PP in Spain, so don’t expect them to vote for too many favours for Syriza. What comes after a ‘Grexit’, well nobody really knows, but a good bet is short term pain for the EU, with Greece herself being hit hard, but what you certainly will have is an exit option, however painful, that suddenly becomes available to countries that previously didn’t have one. In short you end up with a weaker EU, with ailing giants Spain, France, and Italy being propped up by Germany as the smaller countries look towards a back door out of the mess. One thing the EU will certainly not be able to afford, is to lose the UK. To pick the right choice through this minefield is going to be tough, and it looks as though the UK electorate may not have to make it in 2017 as it seems very unlikely that Cameron is heading back to Downing Street with a Conservative majority, but there will come a day for big decisions, probably soon. Who gets to make them, and what choices they have is a story yet to be told.

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What moves we move it! Air & Sea Freight - Courier Service - Customs Brokers Admiralty Charts - Nautical Publications - Chart Correction Service T. 971 401 210 M. 629 464 428 F. 971 404 511 info@rapidtrans.com www.rapidtrans.com

PRESTIGE YACHT CARPENTRY PALMA All your carpentry needs, Teak Decks, Platforms, Re-cutting Channels, Caulking, Re-pluging, Interiors, Deck Sanding by ´Joya´ 30cm wide, 80 kilo Drum Deck Sander 17 Years Carpentry Service to Mallorca Yachtsmen Tel. 619 973 334 / 971 680 153 www.prestigeyachtcarpentry.com

MARINE ENGINEERS AND SUPPLIERS w w w. p r e c i s i o n - m a r i n e . n e t C/ Poima 27, Polígono Can Valero, Palma de Mallorca Shop: (+34) 971 297 601, spares@precision -marine.net Office & Workshop: (+34) 971 760 237, info@precision -marine.net

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THE RITZI KITCHEN

(Formerly Cafe Baguette) Free breakfast and lunch delivery! Sandwiches, pitas, salads, kebabs and much more... Call us for our full menu - Tel: 617 661 461

TRACEY EVANS - MCSP SRP COFIB T. 971 405 769 M. 609 353 805 tracey@mallorcaphysio.com C/ Joan de Saridakis, 1 (opposite Marivent Palace)

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Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com We are chartering vessel in international waters: what VAT is payable? Since 2013 our VAT legislation adapting EU Council Directive 2008/8/EC of 12 February 2008 makes a distinction in order to locate services of hire of means of transport – charter – when part of this charter is done in foreign waters. This distinction is between long term and short term charter. By long term charter , that is more than 90 days, if the recipient or charterer is business or entrepreneurial recorded for VAT in another EU Member state, the VAT is due in that other Member

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State through the reverse charge mechanism. If the recipient is a final consumer and the vessels are put at disposal in Spain, excluding Canary Islands which is not VAT territory, Spanish VAT is due. This would mean that those charter services rendered by any business - entrepreneurial or Co established in Spain - starting in Spain would be Spanish VAT liable.

marina, berth or mooring, the charter is located and carried out in Spanish VAT territory. However, if said services of hire of means of transport or short term charters carried out by a Spanish Co or established for tax in Spain - do not start in Spanish VAT territory but coming to Spain we would have to demonstrate in case of a tax inspection that said services are deemed to be located in any other EU Member State where the charter started, and there another EU VAT was due and paid. In other words, for clarifying, for charter under 90 days, which are the most common: - charters starting in Spain: no matter the recipient or where they end, Spanish VAT - charters starting in other EU Member State but ending in Spain: other EU Member State VAT (but evidence of the invoice on board) - charters starting in non EU member State and ending outside Spain: Spanish VAT

Tax exposure if in case of Tax Inspection we cannot show other EU VAT payment. It is important to know that Spain other to other EU legislations does not recognize the exemption for international maritime navigation for charter of pleasure crafts. There is an “exemption” to the “VAT exemption of international transport navigation” if the ships are pleasure crafts or yachts for private use. In any case as there are normally bear in mind that these are general considerations and always in these cases two or more different EU jurisdictions are involved, and, also, that the VAT is not exactly adapted and interpreted the same in all EU Member States – as it should be – so we would recommend you to double check before invoicing each local tax adviser in order to have the correct VAT declaration filed and paid were it corresponds.

By short term hire of means of transport or under 90 days charter the service is located in Spanish VAT territory and charter companies shall charge Spanish VAT if the vessel is put at disposal in Spain, no matter where the condition of the recipient -private final consumer or business – nor where he has his domicile or tax residence. That means that if the vessel is put at disposal in a Spanish port,

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PRO RACING NEWS running yachts dismasting, a spectacular high-speed Cape Horn rounding for the remaining five boats and at the end a tense four-way battle for victory on the final day. Asked about the leg at the skippers’ press conference in Auckland prior to the start, Team Alvimedica’s rookie skipper Charlie Enright said he wasn’t sure what to expect from his first time in the Southern Ocean.

Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Volvo Ocean Race Update The fifth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, taking the fleet as it does through the icy expanses of the Southern Ocean and around the stormravaged rocky outcrop of Cape Horn, is always the most keenly anticipated in the race by sailors and race fans alike. It’s the leg that personifies the extreme adventure element of the VOR and the one the sailors most cite as the reason they want to do the race in the first place. This time, Leg 5 – from Auckland, New Zealand to Itajaí in Brazil - more than matched up expectations, with the fleet setting out in the wake of a vicious tropical cyclone, one of the front-

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“I have never been down there but I have heard the stories,” he told the audience of international media in Itajaí. “I’m expecting – I think we all are - to be challenged and tested to the limit.” With the majority of his crew first timers in the Southern Ocean, Enright smartly elected inject a large does of experience in the form of Kiwi serial VOR campaigner Stuart Bannatyne for whom this was his seventh time around the Horn. Bannatyne gave the Alvimedica crew just one goal for the first part of the leg – to get around Cape Horn with the yacht and it’s equipment intact. Enright’s men went one better than that – leading the closely packed fleet around the southernmost tip of Chile by a couple of miles as the yachts made the turn into the perceived safety of the South Atlantic. Others did not fare quite as well. Dongfeng Race Team, who had begun Leg 5 in

second place overall and tied on points with leaders Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, snapped the tip off their 100’ carbon mast in the final 48-hours to the Horn, forcing them into Ushuaia, Argentina and eventually out of the leg. Abu Dhabi skipper Ian Walker heard about his chief rival’s misfortune from the race control midway through setting a new 24-hour distance record for this edition of the race. “We didn’t have much information at the time,” Walker said afterwards. “We did consider holding back a little considering what had happened to Dongfeng, but in the end we pushed on to set a record.” Walker’s men got away with it, clocking up a run of 551 nautical miles, which if not surpassed will earn each of the pacesetting crew an expensive timepiece from sponsor IWC. ADOR’s breakneck pace also

leapfrogged them into second position at the Horn and soon afterwards they took the lead after weathering a 50-knot South Atlantic storm. The leg was far from over however. In the final week to the finish the ADOR crew had to see off concerted challenges from Alvimedica, MAPFRE and Team Brunel with all four with finishing within 10 miles of each other after 19 days and more than 7,000 miles of ocean racing. Five legs done and just four more to go before the race finishes in Gothenburg, Sweden at the end of June and ADOR has a seven-point lead in the overall standings over the second placed Dongfeng crew who really had to scramble to get their yacht and a new mast to Itajaí in time for the in-port race and start of Leg 6.

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