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New Cyprus Marina Feature
Nautinet Raceboat Management Software
Mariquita’s Classic Summer
DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, Well, as the regatta season draws to a close here in the Med this month, the boat show season is now in full flow, with Southampton and Cannes already reporting good levels of business and both reported an optimistic outlook for the 2016 season. As we go to print, the Monaco yacht Show is about to open its doors, and this is the big one for the Superyacht industry. All the signs beforehand seem cautiously optimistic, and we shall have a full report in our November issue. The show is always important to our superyacht Industry here in Palma, but this year’s will take on extra significance with the Balearic Tourist Board taking a stand at the show, in an effort to promote the Balearics as both a cruising destination and a major refit centre. The very fact that they are taking a stand at the show is an indication, at long last, that the local government sees the industry as vital to the Balearic economy. This is indeed a real tonic for the nautical sector, and maybe a sign of things to come, rather surprisingly, under the new government. This month also sees the restart of many of the social activities associated with our industry, starting with the Rolling Stock Go Kart Grand Prix on October 10th. The following week sees the annual Pinmar Golf tournament return to Son Gual for the golf itself and then Mood Beach hosts the Friday night cocktail party with Pueblo Español once again holding the Gala Dinner on the Saturday night and for those with enough energy Pacha will be holding the after party until late! We have just launched a brand new website over the past couple of weeks, www.theislander.net, which we hope you will all find easier to navigate and more interesting to read. The subject matter is grouped to match the sections of the magazine, again making it easier to use. The site is updated every day with Superyacht Industry News from around the globe, as well as local information both from the industry and local lifestyle. WE have also included a brand new job section where businesses or individuals can either look for work or advertise positions available. I sincerely hope you enjoy the site, and please let us have your feedback! On the dinghy sailing front, we are now seeing increased numbers each Saturday at Cala Nova for some really good Laser Racing. This is great fun and open to all abilities/ ages/ sex etc!! We rent the boats from the marina for a very modest sum and normally sail for a couple of hours and then retreat for a beer or two afterwards. Go to the Facebook page “Racing Club of Palma” and register your interest. 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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KARPAZ GATE MARINA About 50 people are employed at the marina during off-season and about 70 in the main season. The Karpaz Gate Marina project supports the local area and community, with initiatives such as sponsor-ship of sports teams, and brings culture to the area through their Art Gallery and private cinema screening movies every Tuesday.
Karpaz Gate Marina Yeni Erenkoy North Cyprus (+90) 0533 833 7878 info@karpazbay.com www.karpazbay.com Karpaz Gate Marina The ambitious project to design and develop Karpaz Gate Marina on the remote Karpaz Peninsula in a relatively undiscovered region of the East Mediterranean was initiated 10 years ago by late British en-trepreneur David Lewis CBE, who died in August 2011. Boat owner Mr Lewis had a deep love of the sea and wanted to build a resort which also included a marina. In around 2002, current Owner Representative Liza Singer and current marina management company Sea-Alliance Group met David Lewis and identified the opportunity in North Cyprus. Singer has worked on the project since the beginning, dealing with the actual development, construction and the operation. Sea-Alliance Group serve as consultants for the professional marine aspects including the marina design. Since Mr Lewis passed away, his family is continuing to support the pro-ject. 4
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About $100 million has been invested in the project to date, which includes the design, construction and operation. It is an historically significant foreign investment for the country as it has opened up the gateway to the TRNC and the Karpaz region as a tourist and sailing destination. Before the creation of Karpaz Gate Marina started in 2005, the international nautical maps of the area showed an army zone covering all shores of Northern Cyprus. With negotiation and deliberation, these limitations were lifted and the maps re-drafted, so Northern Cyprus coasts would be free sailing and cruising grounds. To be able to attract yachts to an unknown, unrecognized,
internationally embargoed country, and to a remote area like the Karpaz, it was important to invest and give significant attention to every detail – attractive berthing packages, maintenance and service, as well as food and beverage hospitality. The development included the build of the marina itself as well as all the shoreside facilities, dry dock (18,000 square metres of dry storage area, with modern and fully-equipped workshops and a 300-ton travel lift), promenade area and services, including the spectacular beach club with infinity swimming pool, private beach, Hemingway’s Resto-Bar restaurant, gym, art gallery, watersports centre, Mephis-to Diving Centre and children’s play area.
Karpaz Gate Marina was awarded the top rating of 5 Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association in July 2013. It joined the ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG) in September 2014 and is a member of ‘Destina-tions’, a network of exclusive marinas established by ART Marine Marinas Facilities The first modern marina in North Cyprus, Karpaz Gate Marina offers a luxurious experience in a unique, unspoilt location. The 5 Gold Anchor-rated marina has been designed to specifically cater for superyachts, offering premier leisure and technical facilities and first-class service at attractive berthing rates right in the heart of the East Mediterranean’s new cruising paradise. Situated on the northern shore of the beautiful Karpaz Peninsula, the 300-berth marina can accommo-date up to 55m vessels, including 10 to 12 berths for superyachts, and is committed to fulfilling
KARPAZ GATE MARINA the needs of large boats and the individual needs of captains and crew. Berth services include power and drinking water to all berths and high speed Wi-Fi and TV connection. For repair or maintenance work, the marina features an impressive 18,000 square metre dry dock with 300ton capacity travel hoist and service pedestals - one of the most well-equipped and flexible facili-ties in the region. It is capable of carrying out major projects and renewal work for superyachts, as well as refit, repairs and season preparation service projects. Experienced and capable staff are on site to conduct and execute any scope of project, while the duty-free status at the marina provides extra benefits for clients with savings on spare parts, fuel, technical service and supplies. There are plenty of incentives to stay on-site at the marina and take advantage of the restaurant and outlets along the Promenade. Perfect for inside and outside dining and refreshments, Hemingway’s restaurant and bar is a beautifully designed contemporary restaurant offering seasonal menus featur-ing international and traditional Cypriot cuisine. A short walk along the Promenade, the Karpaz Gate Marina Beach Club offers guests the use of a 33m infinity pool, while there is also a private beach and
waterfloat, Jacuzzi, children’s pool and decking ar-ea with private Cabanas and loungers. Other amenities include showers and changing rooms. For con-venient refreshments, the Beach Club restaurant and bar serves drinks, snacks, pizza and grill. There is also a water sports centre at the Beach Club which provides a variety of Ocean Kayaks for hire, as well as fins and masks for snorkelling around the clear water bay. Other activities include expert diving tours and tuition with diving school Mephisto, plus kayaking, Yo-ga, Music and Movie Nights, BBQs, art exhibitions at the art gallery, a Mini Mariners Club and other special events. Shore services include an on-site minimarket, chandlery, laundry
room, international currency ATM and Cyprus Yachts brokerage and new boat sales office. Karpaz Gate Marina also provides a special concierge service, which is available to assist with booking flights, travel, hotel accommodation, activities on the island and provisioning. Free or discounted car rental, plus free use of the marina shuttle bus, is also available for those wishing to explore the region and visit the main towns including Kyrenia and Famagusta or to sample nearby casinos and resorts. North Cyprus As an official port of entry to the country, Karpaz Gate Marina has opened up a previously undiscov-ered sailing destination in the East Mediterranean, with excellent cruising ground, remote beaches, sheltered anchorages and a spectacular coastline, with the southern Turkish coastline only a short sail away. With a sunny climate and mild temperatures all year, the Karpaz region and Northern Cyprus offers a wide range of interesting places to visit and experience in addition to the facilities and amenities on-site
at Karpaz Gate Marina. With its ancient castles and abbeys, vibrant culture and enticing cuisine, golden beaches and beautiful coastline, North Cyprus has something for everyone. Karpaz Gate Marina’s 2015 deals for crew and captains of large vessels include the choice of free golf, tennis and spa packages at Korineum Golf and Beach Resort, with up to 3 nights’ accommodation in-cluded. There are further convenient facilities for marina visitors at Kaya Artemis Resort Hotel & Casino and Noah’s Ark Deluxe Hotel & Casino. Within a short sail away there is the southern Turkish coastline and the harbours of Alanya, Antalya, Marmaris and Bodrum. And in just under 300 nautical miles it is possible to reach Rhodes, gateway to the Greek Islands. As a member of an international exclusive marina network, ‘Destinations’, the marina can also offer visitors substantial privileges and discounts at other ‘Destinations’ marinas located in the Middle East, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and South East Asia.
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NAUTINET: A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR RACE BOAT MANAGEMENT
Nautinet Nicolas Cranch (+34) 634 368 133 mail@nicolascranch.com www.nicolascranch.com www.nautinet.com Nautinet A Software Package For Race Boat Management We recently got wind of a new piece of software designed by local pro sailor Nic Cranch which is designed to make the running of a raceboat and raceteam a more orderly and efficient affair ! We caught up with Nic recently to find out a bit more: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background in the Yachting industry. I was basically born, bred and salt-water fed in Guernsey. I spent the majority of my childhood in, on, and around boats. Aged nine, my uncle introduced me to team racing on a Melges24. It was this experience that was to be the kindling of a life-long passion. I was making money from professional sailing within my last year at university and selfsufficient within a six months of graduation. Since then, I have sailed and competed with a number of competitive teams. For the last three years I was running a 115’ race boat whilst trying to fit in additional freelance racing whenever possible. What made you develop Nautinet and give us a brief description of its functions? Almost every boat I have ever sailed with seems to struggle with efficient organisation 6
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and communication. It also became evident that the same problems grow with the size of the boat and the crew as well as a few other problems getting added to the mix with a full international race program. I’ve always been good with computers and quite organised and problematic so I thought I might be able to develop something that could help the vast majority of all professional crew and race program management. A brief description is nearimpossible, but to list the main sections of the site is easy:
Documents - Upload any file format without a fils size limit or file allowance limit (Great for race training videos!)
If you had to pinpoint one feature of the software as being invaluable, which one would it be?
Calendar & Events - A list of forthcoming lists where you can simply click “Yes” or “No” to attending. Also a shared calendar where you can overlay calendars from different boats at the click of a button. (Great printing and putting on your family fridge, or for working out your availability!)
Discussions - Start a discussion about anything you want and (Great for discussing future optimisation!)
I think the most invaluable feature of the software is SMS messaging. This is a feature that enables an administrator of the account to type a message on screen and then send it to either all the crew, specifically selected crew, or a smart list of crew attending each event. This service is free, works worldwide and without 3G roaming. It can, (and has), proved invaluable when plans have changed last minute and all the crew, who have geographically exploded, need to be informed asap.
Logistics - A form showing, amongst other things, accommodation details and inbound and outbound flight details for all the crew. You can easily sort this data to see in ascending order (Great to see who arrives on what day in what order!) Crew Lists - All automatically generated ‘smart-lists’ whereby if a crew member clicks “Yes” to attending an event, then his name gets automatically added to lists including a Catering list, Medical Information list, NOK Information list and a Crew Weight list (Great for having information automatically on hand and not having to chase crew!) Contact Crew - Send an email or send a SMS text message (Great for getting hold of all the crew with last minute changes!) Photos - Upload photos, add names, details, dates, etc (Great for sail settings or rig settings!)
Jobs List - A jobs list and job history (Great for winch servicing notes and schedules!) Uniform - Another smart list that will count how many of each garment required for each race whilst incorporating a simple stock system (Great for highlighting when you might not have enough stock, or when you can issue two of everything!) Invoicing - A super simple form for all the crew to use, where all the maths and current exchange rates are done for you (Great for quick, great-looking and errorless invoices!) Have you designed software previously? I have never really designed software previously. I studied Graphic Design at University which gave me an appreciation for good design. I was also able to incorporate a typographic-based design which keeps things looking neat, stylish and mostimportantly fast to load (even when on below-average internet in a marina or a hotel). But no, not software.
The target market seems to be the superyachts, but would this be useful to other “normal sized” raceboats? The target market is not necessarily super yachts. The website will work efficiently with any team willing and wanting to improve organisation and communication. In the beginning, I wanted to aim high and get the best teams I could onboard first so that other teams would see this and follow suit. There a multiple accounttypes available ranging in functionality and cost. To any professional race team however, an account with full functionality is really the only option. What is the biggest advantage to a race
NAUTINET: A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR RACE BOAT MANAGEMENT team in your opinion? In my opinion, the biggest advantage of using Nautinet to a race team is the ease and efficiency of sharing information. This works to both the crew and the management’s favour and ultimately reduces the amount of endless and incessant emails. The online format allows any number of crew from around the globe to access and edit information at any time. This of huge benefit to crew or management who might live away from the boat. As well as a communication tool, can the system be used for race mode settings and a tuning tool? There is a wealth of features to help with documenting settings and set ups for racing and tuning. Namely the Photos feature and the Documents feature. The Photos feature enables you to upload any number of photos, add names details and dates. The Documents feature allows you to upload and download and share any
file types. You can also add different versions of the same file and see a full incremental history. This helps look back in history over something that might have evolved such as rig jack pressures or sail shapes. Is this the finished article, or are you developing further enhancements? The website is finished as far as I would like to go for now (or as far as I can afford to go right now!) Occasionally, when a new boat signs up, they might suggest a slight modification or addition which I am happy to work out and upload. On the horizon there are a number of more detailed features and functionality that I would like to add, but not for a little while yet.
Oats XI’, ‘Armin Strom’ a GC32 and ‘Firefly’ signed up to Nautinet which I’m stoked about! With regards to target growth, I have found it difficult to predict growth accurately so far. Whilst the website is within its early years I think growth is directly proportionate to the time I put in to meet with yacht captains and managers and pitch the website to them individually. I guess in 12 months’ time I would like to have two or three times that number. What is the cost to a yacht? The cost to a yacht for a full Pro Account is 900EUR per annum. This includes full functionality, free set up, free
24/7 admin and support, and free SMS messaging. For any professional team only racing one or two times a year I’m happy to negotiate fees. But as I mentioned earlier- there are lesser accounts available for amateur teams as cheap as just 20GBP per annum. Having had a look at the vast amount of detail Nic has managed to incorporate into this package, it would seem a no brainer in my opinion. The cost is negligible when considering a raceboat’s annual budget, and would seem to tick just about every box . The Islander wishes Nic well and fully endorses the product.
How many yachts are using the system now and what is your target within , say, another 12 months? There are currently 14 of the world’s most competitive and successful yachts, including ‘Velsheda’, ‘Caol Ila R’, ‘Wild
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MARIQUITA’S GREAT CLASSIC 2015 SUMMER: HER HERITAGE LIVES ON celebrations in Cowes the owners and regular crew hosted the Duke of Wessex for a race in June. Olympic Gold Medallist Shirley Robertson also joined the yacht on one occasion to take the helm. “We’ve achieved more than we could ever expect with Mariquita,” says Caulcutt “and there is still much potential to be released. Our great hope now is to hand her over to her next guardians, who can care for her and set her on the path that will take her through her next 100 years.”
Mariquita’s Great Classic 2015 Summer: Her Heritage Lives On Mariquita, arguably one of the world’s most beautiful classic yachts, and the only 19 Metre left in existence, has just finished a third summer season with her current owners, counting podium finishes from three major regattas during 2015 alone. She gained first place in the Westward Cup and the Panerai British Classic Week in July and then took second place at the Royal Yacht Squadron’s historic Bicentenary International Regatta just a few weeks ago. “Our syndicate of three has worked really successfully.” says John Caulcutt, referring to himself and his fellow Mariquita owners Stephen Hemsley and Jamie Matheson. “Helped by our great captain, George Newman, and our professional and race crew we have trained up a really cohesive team over the last three years.” Mariquita, a gaff cutter, may 8
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look like a treasured museum piece but she is every bit a grand prix racing yacht. Like other classic yacht ‘trustees’ her owners have spent the past few years maintaining her to the highest standard and trying to make her go faster. She is now firmly established on the European and UK classic yacht racing circuit. During her first season in 2013 Mariquita was regularly in the top three in the fiercely competitive Mediterranean classic yacht circuit. ”We wanted to win,” said Caulcutt, “so we did a lot of work on the bottom of the boat,
and flattened the topsail to produce more drive. We achieved that extra half knot of boat speed that we had hoped for and went on to win the 2014 Big Boat Class of the Panerai Mediterranean circuit. That was a huge success for our team and gave us the impetus to bring the yacht to the Solent this year, to see if we could repeat our performance. We were very pleased that we did.” The 2015 summer has seen many highlights for the three year Mariquita campaign. During the Royal Yacht Squadron’s 200th birthday
The name Mariquita means ladybird in Spanish, but beware, it can also mean ‘ladyboy’ in South American Spanish! Mariquita, a 19 Metre design, was designed and built for industrialist Arthur Stothert by William Fife III and launched in 1911 at Fairlie on the Clyde in Scotland. One of four 19 Metres she was watched closely in the period just before the First World War by everyone that followed sailing. Mariquita is 125ft long (38.1m). As a gaff rigged cutter Mariquita was a precursor to the J-Class which followed in the 1930s. The 19 Metres raced competitively until war intervened and
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Mariquita was sold to Norway in 1915. By the 1950s all the other 19 Metres had disappeared but in 1938 Mariquita was decommissioned in West Mersea and moved to a mud berth at Pinmill in Suffolk on the River Orwell where she was used as a house boat for over thirty years. Her glory days seemed far behind her. In 1991 she was moved to Hamble where she was restored during a massive three year project by Fairlie Restorations, in fact the biggest project that the renowned company had ever overtaken. Her original structure was still intact, but a complete rebuild was needed to bring her up to her current immaculate condition and to retain her original characteristics.
last decade she has sailed on the Clyde, Cowes, Falmouth, and countless Mediterranean regattas including Monaco Classic Week, Regates Royales Cannes and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Mariquita’s accommodation allows for five guests and six crew while she needs 18 – 20 crew to race her so she is well suited to day racing. She is looked after to an extremely high standard by her permanent crew. She is of a composite construction, with steel frames planked over in mahogany and secured with bronze fastenings. Addition of modern coatings, bedding compounds and insulation methods, a new engine and modern systems have been installed but her original personality remains intact.
In 2004 she set sail once again under new guardianship and is now one of the stars of the classic circuit. Over the
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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS of the yachts that are on the Mediterranean coast. This complements the Head Quarters in Palma de Mallorca and the forthcoming office in Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Atlante www.atlantegroup.com twitter @AtlanteMarine (+34) 971 962 563 (+34) 935 665 229 Atlante: Marine Diagnosis Center With Superyachts taking ever more care on increasing costs and the need to have a better insight on ships system to increase performance, Atlante Marine Solutions SL has seen a welcome uptake of their services. In assisting Captains and Chief Engineers focus their maintenance work by identifying existing or potential trouble spots and reducing their vessels down time and overall operational running costs. Regardless if the motive is to reduce the vibration felt by the guests or to ensure a smoother running of the overall propulsion system, Atlante has created procedures (and technically comprehensive in-depth
monitoring interface) that is customised to the individuality of every vessel. Reports created will not only give you an insight of the current status of your yacht, but also creates a solid track record with baseline data that all future improvements can be referenced to. Barcelona - being a key port for maritime services with world class docking facilities as well as being a popular international travel hub has always been a home for Atlante. To ensure the best possible service to their clients, Atlante is heavily investing in the growth of their office. With the recent addition of new staff, we welcome on board Tim Gorter as our Commercial Manager and Jose María Pardo Gomá who joins our growing diagnosis team of Surveyors. Being conveniently located in Edificio El Far, (next to Marina Port Vell), the team is capable of providing its services to any
As always, Atlante shows its strength in being an independent assessor by providing the client, support with an in-depth technical inspection. This diagnosis report will guide you to select the right services provided by the many maintenance companies, focusing the discussion on what really matters. Suppliers will be assured that they will not find any nasty surprises, and that they have the right information to proceed by and reference to. The client will be happy with the knowledge that they will see effective improvements in not only the mechanical side but more importantly in the comfort side of the vessel. We know that the most important factor for any yacht is that the guests on board can enjoy the vessel when it is performing at its best. This very factor has always been the central focus of Atlante to create a company that holds this as its central value, whilst at the same time to improve the performance of your vessels systems and reducing the overall running costs. Please do come by and see us, or join us on one of the workshops that we run on regular intervals. Master Yachts Sarah Futhazar sarah@masteryachts.com www.masteryachts.com (+34) 971 220 562 Rob Van Wieringen Joins Master Yachts as New Yacht Manager
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Palma based yacht management company Master Yachts is pleased to welcome Rob van Wieringen to their Yacht Management team. Rob joins Master
Rob Van Wieringen Yachts after some 10 years with Astilleros de Mallorca as Director of Production within STP. Rob is a trained mechanical engineer and has some 25 years’ experience in the Super Yacht industry, having worked in new build and repair shipyards as well as on board yachts as captain, engineer and project manager. Once again, Master Yachts is delighted to strengthen their team with a skilled, knowledgeable and very experienced professional. About Master Yachts Master Yachts Consultancy is a Superyacht management company, dedicated to providing a bespoke, diligent and exceptionally reliable service for both sail and power. Each member of the team holds a high level of industry knowledge and expertise, handling requirements with the utmost professionalism and integrity. The company offers complete management services: • Operational services (crew, accounting, administration, technical support…) • Innovative management systems for documents, safety and crew • New build management • Refit management Master Yachts has offices in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and Antibes (France), and permanent operations in Italy and Holland.
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palma@cornelisjongkind.nl Electrical Energy Management on board Superyachts.
MNS facebook.com/ MaritimeNetworkSystems MNS 15th Anniversary MNS (Maritime Network Systems S.L.) was started in October 2000 by telecom and sailing enthusiast Jan Holmen. He already had a deep knowledge of the marine telecom market from his previous work in Norway, but wanted to transfer this to the Superyacht market. At the time, the systems used were not yet adapted for the private market, but with Jan’s wide understanding and experience of the services offered in other marine areas, such as the offshore oil and the cruise ship market, he soon managed suit this technology to the private Superyacht market. MNS strive to be in the lead, which means that Jan Holmen never rests. The work is his passion. He is constantly exploring, researching and
testing new products and solutions for the marine telecom market. He takes pride in his work, and provides his customer with reliable and comprehensive service. He says “At MNS we embrace the challenges that this industry presents and are honored to celebrate 15 memorable years of Superyacht services here on Mallorca. Due to our vast experience and high quality of standards, MNS has proven to be a technology partner you can rely on for your VSAT, TV@Sea, IT and electronics systems requirements. - We are already looking forward to sharing the next 15 years of fascinating technology with our customers!”
Under or over loading generators and shore connections are accepted problems onboard yachts. There are very complex and expensive systems on the market, which start and stop the second generator when there is a shortage of energy however this is not something we would recommend. Often generators are under loaded as they are calculated to take highest peak, however, most of the time, this peak is not there as this mostly occurs while the chef is cooking. If silence is more important than air-conditioning, then our energy management system might be the solution. Our core business at the moment is to install systems that are keeping your generators running as efficient as possible. The components used in this
system are replacing both the current yachts converters and battery chargers. These will be substituted with devices which will both charge and convert, this setup will then allow the following: - Charging, when power is available for charging (depending on other loads on the generator) - Converting, when there is a higher peak the generator or shore power can handle - Converting, when there is no generator or shore power. Yachts with this system installed, find the generator is running less time and consuming less fuel. With this concept in mind, to charge more efficiently we recommend to install also Lithium-Lon batteries.
In the period from October until the end of 2015 MNS will introduce several anniversary offers. Please visit their Facebook page for the latest updates: facebook.com/ MaritimeNetworkSystems
M +34 609 393 146 T. +34 971 721 877 Servicios Técnicos Portuarios (STP) Muello Viejo S/N, Edificio Espigón Exterior 07012 Palma de Mallorca info@mastercovers.es www.mastercovers.es
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www.oc3an.com Oc3an giving something back! Following the successful opening of their new outlet shop in STP, oc3an are introducing an exciting customer loyalty program. Crew and contractors will be able to redeem their points against future purchases, tools or fun stuff! Some of the gadgets offered include cool site music systems by Dewalt and Makita, Nine Bot-E personal transportation robots and the awesome MonoRover for getting around the yard. For the charitable souls amongst us, points can be redeemed for cash and presented directly to their charity of choice. Naturally, this donation would be in the customer or vessel’s name. Points can also be generated via online purchases. Visit the www.oc3an.com for more information or pop into the STP outlet shop.
Network Marine Consultants Patricia Bullock p.bullock@networkmarine consultants.com (+34) 971 403 903 / 403 703 admin@networkmarine consultants.com Network Mediterranean Alliance - First Official Partnership Announced Back in February we explained our plans for Network Mediterranean Alliance, a union of yachting administration experts (similar to ourselves) from key coastal ports in the Med. It gives us great pleasure to announce our first official partnership - with Catalano Shipping / Pesto Sea Group. Based in the French Riviera, Italy and Corsica, with direct contact with the relevant tax and customs authorities, this 1997-established Company caters to the in-port and onshore requirements of owners and charterers of superyachts as well as captains and crew. Reliable and knowledgeable, Catalano Shipping / Pesto Sea Group will bring great strength and professionalism to the Alliance. This now means that not only does Network Marine Consultants have direct opendoor access to the authorities in Palma, Ibiza, Barcelona, Malaga, but also, through Catalano Shipping / Pesto Sea Group, the French Riviera, Italy and Corsica. Network Mediterranean Alliance can
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arrange charter licences and required VAT representation in all of these prime yachting territories alongside the
handling of many other issues surrounding the ownership and operation of a yacht in the Med.
Our crew food is perfect for the busy refit yard period when galleys are out of action, or for many boats wintering here who lose their chef for the winter months or for holiday cover etc etc Delicioso (+34) 971 699 221 (+34) 626 566 731 info@deli-delicioso.com ‘Delicioso was really a lifesaver while Jamaica Bay was in the shipyard in Palma. Unable to use the galley, we needed catering for up to 30 people at times as well as watch keeper meals for the evenings. The food was fresh and delicious and they were always punctual with delivery times. They also offer full service provisioning for interior and chefs so they were able to assist with other requests such as beverages and other items needed for the boat. We are so grateful to the efficient, friendly team at Delicioso. We will definitely use them in the future and recommend them to any boat or company. Keegan, Chief Stewardess, M/Y Jamaica Bay’ Keegan Kortright Chief Stewardess M/Y Jamaica Bay
So we have 2 menus now: (1) a new lazy gourmet menu which can be supplied frozen or defrosted as previously with new updated choices in all categories for chicken, beef, fish etc whilst not losing the classic favourites Plus, (2) a new freshly cooked crew food weekly menu with a main meal and all accompaniments delivered to your yacht Including, (3) meal deals for sandwiches or salad lunch boxes too As well as feeding hungry crew we are always here to help you with all your provisioning needs – food, wines, drinks etc etc – which you can order online too Limited offer on French Provence Rose Wines order whilst stocks last - 10% off Domaine Ott - 10% off Minuty Prestige
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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS all plumbing), all winch services, etc. As if this wasn’t enough, Palmawatch also managed a 2 month project on a Southern Winds 100 for the Italian/ SA shipyard and assisted the Dutch shipyard Jongert with engineering work on a Jongert 40m.
Palmawatch info@palmawatch.com (+34) 871 932 249 www.palmawatch.com By Yacht Media www.yachtmedia.org Palmawatch and Oyster Continue to Grow Together in Mallorca Palmawatch S.L, a yacht service company based in Palma de Mallorca since the year 2002, have just reviewed their progress after one of the most active refit seasons around the island’s STP shipyard that anyone can remember. Being based right inside STP (Servicios Técnicos Portuarios) in one of the largest and most technically advanced Superyacht refit and repair yards in Europe, the company is justly recognised as one of the leading specialised yacht service /refit contractors who are working right inside the yard. One of the key factors in the growth and solid credibility of Palmawatch is their long association with leading UK yacht builder Oyster Marine, for whom they have been Preferred Service Partner for a number of years. During this time the Oyster fleet itself has continued to grow in size, with more and more Oyster owners 16
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choosing to have Palma as their home port, and many of them have been happy to have Palmawatch on hand, to service, maintain or care for their yachts whist they are away, with their well established bespoke Gardienage Service. This connection led to them servicing 54 Oyster Yachts for their owners and the shipyard during the last 12 month period, including some of the larger vessels in the model range, which has extended into superyachts during the last few years. (Oyster 82’, 885’, 100’ and 125’.) In fact as this issue of The Islander hits the quays in early October, the Oyster annual regatta will be taking place again in the Bay of Palma, and as for previous years, the preparation of many of the competing yachts, in order to make them ‘race ready’ and tuned for action will be entrusted to the Palmawatch team. With a full compliment of experienced project managers onboard, and senior personnel in the company with hundreds of thousands of sea miles logged between them, the owners and captains who they serve frequently comment on how impressed they are, with the peak knowledge and practical application of the team.
Managing director Pierre Oberon gave an insight into the variety, scope and volume of work undertaken by Palmawatch since the end of the last Med sailing season. “Over the last period from September 2014 until now, we serviced 151 yachts, this represented a total of 1013 client work orders. This is an increase of around 12% over and above the 2013/14 season.” “As an example,” he continued, “around mid September we will be finishing a project which we started at the end of June on a Jongert 21s.That will signal the end of our 2014-2015 season, and after that we will be focusing on the projects for the coming refit period.” The variety of work performed by Palmawatch on several mid-size refits during the last year gives a good example of the scope that a professionally managed yacht service company is able to undertake: * A Jongert 2200: top sides and superstructure areas resprayed, deck gear repairs and services, all engine services, electrics and electronics repairs, supply of new sails. * An Oyster 625: top sides re-sprayed, complete rig service, interior and exterior gel coat and fiberglass repairs, complete systems checks (all engine room systems,
A full yacht service offer is not only about the physical/ technical work, but also has to provide competent financial/ accounting procedures. In this respect Palmawatch undertook several contracts under TPA fiscal controls (VAT exempt invoicing) for refit-budgets averaging over €500.000, thus legally saving the yacht owners large amounts of valued added tax charges! With a brand new refit season soon coming up for 2015/16, Pierre Oberon gave some insight into what lies in store for the Palmawatch team saying: ”We have 2 refits booked from September onward on a Nordia 57 and an Astondoa 70’ and one to be confirmed shortly on a Jongert 2200s. “In order to meet the increased workload we are hiring new qualified personnel (an experienced marinemechanical engineer and a new admin and finance director) and also personnel for our gardienage fleet, as we are looking after over 20 boats for their owners.” Pierre concluded: “We are expecting a very busy time in October and November with a good number of yachts being hauled out, in order to be prepared for the annual ‘milk run’ across the Atlantic.” “And with our interior component specialist supply partners OceanAir and Cantalupi, we will be rearranging our showroom in STP to exhibit their products, and also the carbon gangways and underwater lights that we supply and fit to yachts as part of our service.”
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Letter from the President September 2015 As we are entering the final stages of the high season, the timing is about right to start thinking about the following season. We find initiatives like the Balearic Yacht Destination very positive and welcome. It is necessary to boost the recreational yachting on our islands as an alternative to golf or beach tourism. For that reason we will continue working to extend the matriculation tax exemption on non-commercial yachts (currently 8 m), in order to be able to compete in equal conditions with our neighbouring countries. During the month of August an old problem of illegal charters has received special media interest. AENIB has given several interviews and participated in various discussions over this problematic issue. Generally this season has been very positive for the
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nautical sector, but still not quite the same as during the years before the crisis. An indication of the turning tide is the large number of superyachts that have been spotted navigating in our waters. It is very important to promote the Balearic Islands as a nautical destination, it will be a guaranteed investment for our economy. The profile of the nautical visitor is exactly what is needed to deseasonalize the tourism – a tourist with high purchasing power who wish to enjoy the gastronomy, the entertainment and the local culture. During the next Monaco Yacht Show, one of the most influential shows in the world, our islands will have been be highlighted thanks to the Balearic Yacht Destination. The companies Marina Ibiza, Astilleros de Mallorca, STP Shipyard Palma and Port Adriano will have promoted Mallorca and Ibiza as nautical destinations, both from a cruising point of view as well as service and refit destinations. Of course we would have liked to see also Menorca and Formentera being represented, but even so we believe it is a great initiative and hope it will serve to increase the awareness and the prestige of our islands. At AENIB we encourage our local government to pay attention, and to continue working to improve in this respect towards the next season. We have always claimed that
nautical tourism will directly benefit the local economy. After achieving the exemption of matriculation tax on charter yachts (we should remember it is an achievement of AENIB, with the help of ANEN), the bookings are increasing year by year, attracting a profile of tourist with a high purchasing power who wants to enjoy the holidays to the maximum. With the help of ANEN, we will continue to fight to extend the exemption of matriculation tax on non-commercial yachts to bigger boats, because we believe it would improve the competitiveness of our economy in general, and the wellbeing of our associates in particular. Our islands have everything that a sailing enthusiast needs: great weather, tranquility and paradise-like environment, restaurants, shops, discotheques and professional tradespeople to cover every aspect of boat maintenance and services. The only thing left to do is to get rid of these irrational fiscal and administrative obstacles that weigh on us and scare our visitors away to other more welcoming destinations. Can we really afford it? During the month of August various media outlets have called me to discuss the plastic pollution in the sea and to give voice to those companies that are harmed by the illegal charter. We were already aware of this “ulcer”, but this year with an increasing amount of nautical
tourists, the problem has become even more acute. As difficult as it already is to run a charter operation in the Balearics, with the regulations and excessive taxation, having to put up with illegal competition doesn´t make things any easier. A sector that brings so much to our economy should be pampered rather than attacked on all fronts. It is not only a question of economy, but also of security. How many of these pirate charters comply even with the mínimum security requirements onboard? How many crew members are trained to help the passengers in case of an emergency? If the Administration does not tighten the net around them, one day we are going to have a major disaster in our hands. All the plastic brought to us from North Africa by the swell is damaging to both to our economy as well as to our environment. On one hand the pollution brutalizes our best nautical asset – our sea, and on the other hand it seriously damages the marine ecosystem and finally our health. The government and town halls have to dedícate resources for solving this very serious problem.
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE This project was first mentioned in the summer of 2010 when Inmarsat announced it had placed an order with Boeing for three Ka-band satellites, signalling its intention to move into the construction of a VSAT network for the first time.
Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Technology Update Autonomous Ship Last month I reported on the development of the first ocean-going autonomous sailing yacht called the MARS project. It seems that autonomous (or driverless) yachts and ships are very much in vogue, as Rolls Royce has also launched an AAWA (Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications) initiative in order to evaluate how to turn this concept into reality. Inmarsat, one of our large satellite communications suppliers, is participating by providing the satellite communications link and platform which is essential for the remote control capability. Their Fleet Xpress, which uses the now complete Global Xpress Ka-band High Throughput Satellite system, and the operator’s L-band satellites form the basis of the system. The now complete Inmarsat Global Xpress Satellite network. After five tumultuous years, Inmarsat can finally celebrate the successful launch of the third satellite in its Global Xpress constellation after the spacecraft was sent safely into orbit on the 28th August from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan – thus paving the way for the introduction of global service on the network later this year. 20
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Three years later, the company passed a major milestone with the launch of Inmarsat-5 F1 (I-5 F1), the first of three satellites in the GX network, on board a Proton Breeze-M rocket from Kazakhstan on the 9th December, 2013. The optimism created by this first success decreased significantly over the next two years, as repeated delays in the launch schedule caused the projected service introduction date to be pushed back and back, until finally it was approximately one year later than originally planned.
the Internet of Things. Commercial launches are not expected before 2020. Nokia has just announced “a big bang” with a proposal for the “first commercial full spec rollout” at the European football championship in 2020. One in seven people on Earth used Facebook in a single day! With 1 billion daily users on 24th August, 2015, Facebook has become an online community that is bigger than the population of every country in the world except India and China. And it has done so in just under 12 years. Incredible to think that “The Facebook” was founded in 2004 as a social network for students to arrange parties!
twice the file size as a regular photo. Couple that with the 4K video capabilities and you’ll definitely need at least twice as much storage space to accommodate photos and increased bandwidth to upload to any cloud service such as iPhoto or Facebook. New iPad Pro and Pencil! Isn’t this a Microsoft Surface with a stylus? The extra-large iPad Pro is a new 12.9 inch tablet. It is as thin as the iPad Air and powered by the new A9x 64-bit chip. It runs on Apple’s latest operating systems iOS 9, and the iPad Pro will work with a stylus, dubbed Apple Pencil, and a smart keyboard accessory.
US Verizon to hold 5G field trials in 2016 but what is 5G? Verizon was the first US operator to launch 4G LTE in 2010, and began testing the technology two years before its launch. It now plans to hold 5G field trials in 2016 in a bid to “accelerate the expected rate of innovation” of the technology. It remains to be seen exactly what Verizon’s version of 5G will be, as an official definition and standard for the technology has not yet been defined! Verizon’s 5G Technology Forum said it expects 5G technology to have 50 times more data capacity compared to current 4G LTE, and have the ability to “handle exponentially more internet connected devices”, as part of
India has 132 million users out of a total 252 million internet users. The USA has the most Facebook users with 193 million, whereas it is largely banned in China! So where is the largest potential growth area? China clearly, the rest of Asia and Africa. More bandwidth and storage needed for new Apple iPhone 6S using Live Photos The new iPhone 6S has a 12-megapixel camera which is a huge jump for Apple from their 8-megapixel sensors in previous iPhones. Live Photos is a default new feature that turns stills into a video or GIF, basically, images that move. It’s automatic. All you have to do is take a normal picture and the iPhone seamlessly adds Live Photo motion and sound. The Live Photo motion comes out more like stop-motion or time lapse rather than true video. It’s also important to note that one Live Photo is about
The new iPad Pro is 78 percent bigger than the iPad Air 2 and one reviewer described it as “massive”. Weighing in at 713 grams (about the same as the original iPad) and 6.9mm thick (almost as slim as the 6.1mm iPad Air 2), it isn’t a big burden to handle, just a little cumbersome if holding it in one hand – see photo! The 12.9 inch screen boasts a 2,732 x 2,048 pixel resolution Retina display and it’s big enough for comfortably viewing two apps side-by-side. The high-end accessories are what make this large model an interesting addition to the iPad family. Most notably, the iPad Pro supports a pressuresensitive stylus, the Pencil, which promises more accuracy for graphics and photo work.
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE It’s easy to poke fun at Apple for copying the Microsoft Surface features after all this time, but the iPad Pro will ultimately mean better tablets for everyone, no matter which side of the fence you’re on. This photo illustrates the size correctly. The iPad Pro is a watershed device for Apple: for the first time, the company is purposefully blurring the line between its tablets and laptops. Up until now, iPads were largely about media consumption, the occasional essay, and used as presentation tools, while you turned to a MacBook for anything you’d consider “serious” work. Things are different now. By flaunting processing power and officially throwing its weight behind productivityoriented accessories, Apple is suggesting that tablets can replace laptops.
The iPad Pro is supposed to be thin and light enough to take practically anywhere, but still powerful enough to do most of what you can on a laptop. It can’t do everything that a proper laptop can do as it still runs iOS so it’s missing out on the myriad of industry standard OS X apps. However, while the apps may not be the same as those you will get on a laptop, they can do the same sort of things but with a different interface. For example, the iPad Pro runs iOS 9 which has features you would expect on a desktop, like multi-window support and other multi-tasking improvements. These features apply to the iPad Air as well, but Apple clearly had the Pro in mind when designing them. The combination of these new features means that you have the processing power to edit three 4K videos simultaneously, should you want to!
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Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com STP & ACREW Launch the 4th Edition of Their Superyacht Professional Development Event for Captain and Crew ACREW is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the highly popular STP Shipyard with the 4th Edition of the STP & ACREW Superyacht Professional Development Event on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October 2015. Registration is free for all superyacht crew and will open on Thursday 24th September 2015 at midday. The 4th Edition of the STP & ACREW event will not fail to deliver on the innovative and popular workshops it is now famous for. At the last Superyacht Professional Development held in STP Shipyard in March, 265 superyacht crew enjoyed free
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workshops and networking opportunities. This October ACREW and STP Shipyard hope to deliver another series of professional development sessions to even more crew – both STP clients as well as crew from surrounding areas are invited to attend free of charge. This latest event has a special focus on Professional Development for Captains. Leading experts partnered with ACREW will facilitate not-to-be-missed workshops and discussions highlighting topical and important subjects. Included in this exclusive offering to captains are the following workshop opportunities: * Voyage Planning for Winter Cruising – a discussion led by Murray Bishop of GAC exploring transit route planning for heading to winter cruising destinations including the Americas and the Indian Ocean. Considerations such as security, fuel and agents
will be reviewed. * The Risk of Migrants in the Mediterranean: Effective Action when Encountering Migrant Ships by Securewest - a chance to review and consider the practical preparations and actions you might take in the event you do encounter this situation, not only to save lives but also to protect your crew and vessel. * Broadband Width Management - this workshop run by GMC Communications is a fresh and demystifying way to manage the use of internet on-board by both crew and guests to ensure expectations are met and budgets respected. * Destination Management: The Balearics – an exploration of the hidden gems on offer to owners and guests in the Balearics. The workshop includes destination recommendations, anchorage spots, local culture and culinary curiosities. This 4th Edition of the event also welcomes the addition
of Mallorca based galley experts Galleytek working in collaboration with worldwide provisioners NeKo to deliver a memorable lunch experience. Galleytek chefs will demonstrate banquet style service and provide invaluable tips and tricks to all chief stews and chefs striving for inspiration to up the ante on-board. Last but not least ACREW are proud to confirm that Interior Yacht Services will add the WOW Factor with their highly demanded masterclass for all interior crew wanting to be inspired to deliver an experience never to be forgotten. The entire event is hosted by STP Shipyard Palma and ACREW at no cost to crew. Both companies firmly believe in lifelong learning and constant improvement in all we do. Register at www.acrew.com from 25th September to be part of this exciting event.
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Monthly Sailor Quiz (answers page 96)
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IT’S YACHTMASTER SEASON! Join in with Aigua for the training season ahead.
Yachtmaster requirements have changed and the G158 syllabus and log book (available at Aigua) stipulates the new pre-requisite experience. Check in with the Aigua training team for professional, friendly and knowledgeable advice. To be eligible to take the practical examination, candidates must be over 18 years and and require the following experience: A minimum of 30 days at sea for YACHTMASTER COASTAL 800 logged miles within 10 years prior to examination; 30 days living onboard, two days acting as skipper and 12 night hours.
A minimum of 50 days at sea for YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE 2,500 logged miles within 10 years prior to examination; Including at least 5 passages over 60NM, acting as skipper for at least two of these passages, and including two which have involved overnight passages. Five days experience as a skipper.
AT LEAST 50% OF THE MINIMUM SEA MILES MUST HAVE BEEN IN TIDAL WATERS AT LEAST 50% OF THE MINIMUM SEA TIME MUST HAVE BEEN ACCRUED ON VESSELS LESS THAN 24m LOA
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Alison Rentoul The Crew Coach (+33) 493 581 408 Peter Vogel Interior Yacht Services (+31) 646 081 660 Exciting News from The Crew Coach! The Crew Coach and Interior Yacht Services join forces to provide a combined superyacht training solution Luxury yacht crew performance and interior service training specialists, The Crew Coach (TCC) and Interior Yacht Services (IYS) have joined forces to provide superyachts with a combined training solution that helps crew reach the highest levels of professionalism, service, loyalty and dedication. Founded by industry crew training experts Alison Rentoul and Peter Vogel, The Crew Coach and Interior Yacht Services both seek to ignite in crew the passion, motivation and enthusiasm required to bring guests the ultimate in yachting experiences, making their alliance a natural amalgamation with farreaching benefits. As one of the yachting industry’s leading providers of hospitality training, Interior Yacht Services bring absolute excellence in interior skills, giving this vital department the confidence and knowledge required to provide truly exemplary service for their guests throughout their entire stay onboard. Meanwhile The 26
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Crew Coach addresses overall operations by working with the whole crew to fine-tune team performance, streamline crew communication, reinforce strong leadership and increase individual crew members’ motivation and drive to exceed expectations in every way. Alison Rentoul explains: “We are absolutely delighted to now be able to offer yacht owners and captains a fully integrated solution for the interior and whole team onboard that is guaranteed to bring about exemplary results. Interior Yacht Services are the best of the best, and this collaboration delivers outstanding overall crew performance across all departments, giving guests and owners the kind of 7 star experiences they expect at the very top of luxury hospitality.” Peter Vogel agrees: “Collaborating with The Crew Coach brings an even greater depth to the work we do, allowing our training to extend to the entire yacht and giving our clients and crew all the professional and cutting edge tools and techniques they need to run a highly successful operation. We are thrilled to be joining forces with such a well respected and reputable company.” IYS and TCC put their collaboration to the test with excellent results recently in Antibes, aboard 73m MY Odessa II during a 5 day interior training course. Feedback from the participants illustrated how valuable it was to combine
“Very productive team building and analysis. It was great to actually stop and think where exactly the team is and what we want to do to get to new heights, greater achievements and how we can improve as a team in general.” ~ Megan Downie “All over a very good day. Makes me feel very passionate about what I do and what I want to change. Thank you!” ~ Jonna Eriksson “Fantastic – loving the group sessions & tasks, good to share our thoughts as a team. Very uplifting and positive, loved it – I want more!” ~ Emma Windever
“Wish we had longer with you! A great team bonding experience. Alison you are incredible, keep doing what you are doing!” ~ Brittany Coates The combined TCC and IYS onboard training packages are fully bespoke and designed to meet the specific requirements of each yacht they work with. Packages range from three to five days with the option of including yachting’s exclusive PYA recognized GUEST (Guidelines for Unified Excellence in Service Training) certificates and the UK’s ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) Leadership Training certificates for participants as required.
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Karen Passman Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com By Gillian Poole of Impact Crew Yachting Through Fresh Eyes! Starting out in yachting as a newbie is a daunting journey. Even if you aren’t as young as the ‘young ones’ and think you have enough life skills to see you through - many find it hard to ‘weather’ life aboard. It’s tough making the leap into yachting, but then you are thrust into the lottery of people you work with, and that takes this new experience to a complete new level! Two newbies share their perspectives of life on board in their first year. What should crew stop moaning about? “After having a long spell with no guests and weekends off, some crew complain about just having to work ‘hard’. It seems like they sometimes forget why they are employed and that if the owners didn’t come aboard and create work, we wouldn’t have a job! I think some people become complacent and spoilt by the wages and perks of working in the industry. Their moaning and wanting even more, can have a very negative affect on crew morale” It’s interesting how our perspectives of situations change over time and what to begin with seemed exceptional and fantastic, can become ordinary. However, that is
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also part of human nature. Motivational theorists such as Hertzberg, suggest that once something becomes ‘normal’ it stops motivating us. We get a bonus one year, that’s great and motivating, but now we expect one every year. The boost can be similar with crew perks, such as use of the toys, flights home, courses paid for, etc. Unfortunately, over time they can lose their motivational powers and in fact can have the polar opposite effect. When packages are changed, or the bonus or pay rise is not given, the impact is de-motivational. This is when the complaining often begins. Every now and then we should give that window we view the world through a thorough clean and remind ourselves of what we felt when we first came into the industry. What could your fellow crew do more of? “Crew should do more things off the boat and find other people to hang out with instead of just crew. There is a life outside the boat - I find that crew who go to fitness classes and meet up with locals for example, seem much happier and relaxed than crew who either always stay in the crew mess after work or only go out with each other.” There is no denying that striking a work / life balance within the yachting industry is challenging. However, much research has been conducted in this field over recent years and the message is clear; performance at work decreases when there is a lack of work / life balance. Stress levels increase, emotions
run high and individuals can become more difficult to work with. Burnout is common, particularly aboard busy charter yachts. Where possible, invest in quality time for yourself, find some new experiences and interactions and bring that fresh new world, like a breath of fresh air back, to the boat. What surprised you the most about the industry? “Probably realising that grown up people can behave like my teenaged sister! You see the worst side of people, yelling and shouting, just being horrible, and then you have to work with them the next day. Worse still is if someone bears a grudge and this bad atmosphere can end up going on for weeks. I realised how important it is to be able to see past people’s outbursts, stay out of the crew politics and just keep myself professional and life simple. ” Managing our emotions is a challenge at the best of times, and interestingly how well we do this is often impacted upon by how positive we are feeling. Being able to stay resilient to the affect others have on you is key. Inspiring Performance conducted research during the 2000 / 2001 Round the World Yacht race. They measured the Emotional Resilience levels of the skippers throughout the race and found that those that were leading the fleet (winning) increased their emotional resilience, verses those who were at the rear of the fleet which declined. Yet they had all started out with no discernable differences. Being able to hold emotions
in check and put a smile on your face (although not always easy) is probably one of the most desirable qualities of a great leader and crew member. What would you like to see change? “The talking behind crew’s backs. People will sit in the crew mess and moan about other crew. It creates a divide in the crew and it can feel as though we are back in high school, only this time everyone is an adult!” It’s interesting that the bickering tends to become worse as the season comes to an end, when charters start to slow down. Maybe the work / life balance is way off by now, perhaps emotional resilience is low, or maybe crew are just feeling de-motivated. Whatever the reasons, new crew can be great observers of the industry, with their eyes wide open, some are able to really appreciate what an incredible range of opportunities this industry can provide. Could your eyes do with refreshing?! Thank you newbies for your contributions to this article, you know who you are! Impact Crew has a range of specialists who can work with you on an individual basis, with your senior team or the entire crew. From creating great crew team working to increasing the quality of the leadership aboard. Visit our new website and whilst you are there, why not take the leadership challenge and see how you measure up?!
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www.veritais.com Veritais Designs Advanced Entertainment System for Luxury 10M Megayacht Tender
speakers providing surround sound with a floor-standing subwoofer providing bass enhancement. A Blu-ray player allows playback of BluRays, DVDs and CDs.
Guests and crew who travel ashore from a recently completed 197ft (60m) motor yacht, whose striking lines set her apart from the rest, will have the chance to enjoy TV, Wi-Fi and music along the way. Veritais, a leading consultancy and supplier of audio-visual systems for luxury yachts, has just finished equipping the yacht’s luxury 10 metre Pascoe tender with state of the art entertainment system so that passengers can watch a 22 TV screen, use Wi-Fi, stream music and even view the tender’s Raymarine chart plotter information on the vessel bespoke iPad.
An Apple TV is also installed for Airplay connections from Apple and Android devices allowing users to send their music and / or videos to the TV wirelessly.
The tender itself is a luxury craft and was customised to match the yacht right down to the round portholes. So it’s not surprising that her on board AV and Wi-Fi details have received just as much attention. The limousine style means that passengers sit in comfortable sofa style seating running down each side of the yacht.
There is also a clever motorised iPad dock installed in the main saloon which automatically ejects the iPad connector and brings the iPad forward when removed. The dock houses the iPad when not in use providing a place for it to sit and be charged when guests are not on board.
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An all-in-one remote control provides one-button activation of activities such as “Watch TV” or “Watch DVD” where the system is automatically set up. This also allows for the equipment to be installed in hidden locations as the remote does not require line-of-sight. An iPhone, iPad or Android app is also included to control the system from anyone’s device.
A network router and switch have been installed to provide fast, reliable network communication of the system for fast, reliable operation of the iPad and internet connectivity. Veritais Ltd, which is based in
the UK, but manages audio visual and communications installations on superyachts worldwide, designed the specification for Pascoe. “Pascoe’s brief was a great deal higher than the average for a tender’s onboard systems, even for one that belongs to a state of the art 2015-launched superyacht,” explains David Milner of Veritais. “We designed this specification according to the wishes of the owners for the guests to be able to party between the yacht itself and the shore or other destination.” UK Premier for Contest 52MC Motor Yacht Holland-based boat builder Contest Yachts brought its first ever motor yacht, the Contest 52MC, to the Southampton Boat Show for her UK premier. Contest Yachts, internationally renowned for semi-custom performance bluewater sailing yachts, first launched the 15m Contest 52MC in 2013 to much acclaim from both press and purchasers. This was her first showing in the UK and she is sure to attract much attention. Developed further to initial enquiries from existing clients retiring from sailing and also experienced powerboat
owners, the distinctive, semi-planing, almost 30 knot Contest 52MC continues the high quality build of the Contest yard, and with a new hull form combines the best attributes of both sailing and motor worlds. The result is a remarkably seakindly ride in all conditions. Naval architecture is by Georg Nissen in collaboration with Contest’s own design and development team who worked also with Vripack on technical specs and Wetzels Brown Partners for the interior design. Reflecting Contest Yachts’ semi-custom, series built principles, there are many options including different cabin configurations. Key to all is a magnificent main deck saloon breaking out to enclosable cockpit on the single same level cojoining inside and out. Semi and full flybridge versions are available as well as open sport and sedan. The saloon’s well planned helm, with excellent all round visibility and immediate side deck access, can be to either starboard or port, and below decks sleeping cabins with ensuites can be arranged for up to six guests in great comfort. We are sure to see and hear much more of this beautifully built motoryacht in the future.
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.
August is usually a quiet month and this year has followed most trends….
The reason for this remains to be seen, as to whether the market is getting stronger or if it was just the industry on holiday, but I would be amazed if a strong increase did not come through the coming months as the boat shows and the main selling season commences. It is interesting to note that this pattern held true last year, which was the first time since the GFC…. At first glance, it might be disappointing to see that sales have fallen on the month, but this was expected. Looking at the data more closely, last year appears to have been a one-off, as the August levels for 2011, 2012 and 2013 are exactly in line with 2015.
The good news is that only 3 of the 23 vessels sold had been reduced in price over the past 6 months and several of the vessels sold were last reduced in price in 2010, 2011 and 2013. The USA’s share of completions has fallen on the month, accounting for around a third of the total. A respectable 4 sailing vessels were sold in August, with all but one over 40m in length. Sales have always dropped over September, as this is when many deals are agreed, before increasing towards year-end, when the completions take place. Looking at the newcomers to the market, August did give a surprise as the number has dropped on the month, when newcomers normally flood onto the market at this time of year. The prime reason for the historical trend is because many owners have enjoyed their vessels over the summer and then look to sell to remove their exposure to winter costs. Looking at the data more closely, the USA had a 50% of the new entrants to the brokerage market. With the Med charter season now all but over, the industry’s main focus will now be on the autumn boat-shows. As always, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this and please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any assistance or advice into any facet of yachting.
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It is always good to see the number of vessels that have reduced their asking prices falling, but this year has seen the lowest number in an August for 5 years. 50% of these have come from the USA-based vessels. This has had an impact on the total market of vessels that have experienced a reduction in price at some point since coming onto the market and it is great to see that this is the second consecutive month that it has fallen.
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Claasen Shipyards Netherlands (+31) 756 281 904 Atalante Sets New Standards The first Truly Classic 127 Atalante has been delivered by Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands to a delighted repeat client. Designer and naval architect André Hoek is equally impressed by this exceptional super yacht: “Atalante’s build quality and design place her among the finest boats in this category and confirms Claasen Shipyards’ position among the yacht building elite.” Built for an experienced client, Atalante is a successor to a TC90 of the same name. The owner’s brief called for a larger, faster yacht with more comfortable accommodation for both guests and crew, without being so large as to lose intimate contact with the water, and the ability to ‘spin the boat on a sixpence’ when racing. In addition to the exterior profile and naval architecture, Hoek Design has also been responsible for the interior design. Claasen Shipyards, Hoek Design, Nigel Ingram from MCM and Atalante’s 32
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experienced captain/crew James and Kate Prince have incorporated a great deal of know-how into Atalante. “She represents unrivalled value for money, and the craftsmen at Claasen have excelled in terms of the execution of materials, joinery and finishing,” says Andre Hoek. “The same goes for the technical aspects – the systems, the layout of the engine room, the hydraulics, the cabling. Atalante has been built to a truly impressive level of quality.” The classic, but relaxed, soft furnishings were designed and supplied by Londonbased Hamilton Weston. Built to Win With continuous longitudinal framing of high tensile aluminium, Atalante is also very performance-oriented. Particular focus was given to this aspect, as she will compete in the bucket regattas and super yacht cups. Atalante has a deep-draught keel, a thin foil section, carbon rudder and cable-based direct steering, all of which gives great feel and feedback at the wheel. The underwater configuration in conjunction with the carbon mast and rigging, and sporting North 3DI sails should make
“Atalante is a step above anything we’ve produced so far at Claasen,” adds project manager Victor Weerens. “This was achieved by a great team of people, attention to detail, materials selection and top-class production and construction techniques. For example, after an extensive search in the Netherlands and abroad we found the perfect mahogany veneers for the interior. These are the details that make or break a project.” Future Options “We’ve built around 30 boats together with Hoek Design,” adds Jan Hart, owner of Claasen Shipyards. “Many, like Atalante, are part of the Truly Classic series where future owners do not have to make all the decisions required with a fully custom design. Using a proven hull concept and design removes the need for them to micro-
Future versions can be produced with sloop or ketch rigs and the keel design can be customised – a lifting keel can be installed or the draught can be reduced. The two guest cabins (forward on Atalante) could also change places with the saloon (amidships). Other options include fitting one wheel in the aft cockpit or, as an alternative, twin wheels just forward of the aft deckhouse. The design and length of the TC127 provide sufficient flexibility for many different layouts, with only the engine room and core of the boat remaining the same. Naturally, the interior styling can be customised, or the exterior changed. “What sets Claasen apart is our small dedicated team and low overheads,” Jan Hart concludes. “We build the best possible boat in every set of circumstances and the people who worked on Atalante really gave it their all for the owner. The result is fantastic.”
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS of MTU’s latest and most advanced engines for fitment across all of our largest models, matched to industry leading standards of service and support.”
Rolls-Royce and Sunseeker Sign Supply Contract UK motorboat builder to equip three new models with MTU Series 2000 and Series 4000 Rolls-Royce and Sunseeker have agreed a new general contract for the supply of MTU Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines for a range of yachts including three new models.
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The contract, announced at the Southampton Boat Show, will see MTU engines power the new Sunseeker 95, 116 and 131 Yachts. The MTU brand is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems within the Land & Sea division of Rolls-Royce. Phil Popham, Sunseeker International CEO, comments: “I am delighted that our long-standing relationship continues with the supply
The new Series 2000 M96L engine generation delivers improved acceleration and reduced fuel consumption as well as meeting the strict emission limits of the EPA Tier 3 standard for leisure craft. The engine will be offered as a 12 or 16-cylinder version with power outputs ranging from 1,432kW to 1,939kW to be fitted to a number of yachts including two new models, the 95 Yacht and the 116 Yacht. The larger Series 4000 engines will power the new 131 Yacht which has already secured four retail orders, months before the first yacht is launched in January 2016. In combination with the MTU Blue Vision monitoring and control system, both engine series provide the
ultimate in advanced yacht engine technology. Commenting on the agreement, Bruce Phillips, MTU UK managing director, says: “The signing of the general contract marks another milestone in our successful collaboration with Sunseeker. The yacht market demands continual progress and innovative technologies, and we are delighted that the new Series 2000 M96L engine generation forms part of this new agreement.” MTU has supplied equipment for a variety of Sunseeker yachts of 24m or more over many years including the 155 Yacht “Blush”, the largest Sunseeker craft ever built, which is powered by the Series 4000.
MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS comfort at sea that a Feadship offers, you challenged us to build a custom superyacht of your own. And the result is fantastic.” Feadship has the most amazing craftsmanship and the most amazing attention to detail I have ever seen in anything I have done.
Halo Shines at Her Launch The sun shined brightly last month at the launch of the 57-metre Feadship Halo. The owner expressed delight at the success of a project that was completed in just 33 months with a very warm speech: “Feadship has the most amazing craftsmanship and the most amazing attention to detail I have ever seen in anything I have done.”
Feadship director Dick van Lent reflected on his delight at receiving the order after the owner had visited many different yards and made the decision to build at Feadship following a charter onboard Helix. “I will never forget how pleased I was to receive your letter after you had enjoyed the Feadship experience so much,” he said. “Having felt the perfect craftsmanship, fine detailing and unrivalled
The short timeframe required an extensive amount of 3D modelling and enormous organisational experience. Halo’s aggressive exterior styling was created by Eidsgaard Design in close cooperation with the owner. As you can see, dark window bands in a warm grey Awlgrip Mocca unite the side deck windows, intersected by huge silver metallic arches.
Designed for world cruising, Halo has a large sun deck, an enclosed mooring deck, a heli platform and two tender garages flanking the centreline beach club. A large selection of diving equipment will allow the owner to enjoy a beloved hobby. The refreshingly modern interior design by Bernardi Peschard features light oak, dark woods and bronze inlays. All the main guest suites and the owner’s stateroom are on the main deck and there is a VIP stateroom on the bridge deck. The wheelhouse is highly specified with seven widescreens and a designer interior that reflects the large amount of time the owner anticipates spending in this area.
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Palmer Johnson Moves to Holland Palmer Johnson, which recently announced the shutdown of its facilities in Wisconsin, said in a statement that it had purchased a shipyard in the Netherlands and would be moving manufacturing there. The company said in a statement that it plans to focus on its carbon-composite SuperSport series of yachts. “There has been strong interest in the SuperSport range and the company will gain significant competitive advantages by building their next generation of yachts in Europe,” said the release. The company added that it had “finalised an agreement” to take over a shipyard in the Netherlands, but it did not specify which one. It said the second PJ48 SuperSport hull being built in Norway would be completed at its new facility in November. A
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third hull is scheduled for April 2016. The statement added that moulds for the PJ 42m SuperSport are being manufactured. “The company has an order for the first of this model and it is expected to be completed in late 2017,” said the statement. Mayor Thad Birmingham called it “a sad day in Sturgeon Bay’s history”. Palmer Johnson was founded in Sturgeon Bay in 1918 as Sturgeon Bay Boat Works. “It’s unfortunate but these things happen from time to time,” Birmingham was quoted by the Green Bay Press Gazette. “When I was growing up we had four shipyards in town, and now we’re down to one, which is sad.” Palmer Johnson said that some staff from Sturgeon Bay would be moving to the Netherlands, but an email requesting clarification was not returned.
Spanish Boat Registration Up 12.9% ANEN, the Spanish leisure marine trade association, has released boat registration data for the eight-month period to August 2015. The report shows a 12.9% increase compared to the same period a year ago. Boat registration between May and July performed best this year with an average growth of 17.6% over 2014. According to ANEN, this figure is a clear signal that the sector is in recovery. However, the upturn has not reached the industry as a whole. In a statement, ANEN notes that growth comes in large percentage from the sales of PWS motorboats between 8m-16m, and boats for charter. In the January-August period, registration of boats in the 12m-16m segment increased 25% compared to the same
period in 2014. Boat registration for the charter sector saw a record high in 2014 and the growth continues. The latest report shows 39.4% growth in the eight months to August 2015. “We have witnessed two consecutive seasons of moderately positive growth for the sector in Spain. We know that both our business and consumer habits in the global boating market have changed substantially, hence further growth in our sector makes us think that our marketplace evolves in line with international markets and the pace of the national economy,” comments Carlos Sanlorenzo, ANEN secretary general. The ANEN report is based on the latest boat registration statistics report released by the Spanish Maritime Authority.
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS the existing fleet can continue to operate at maximum efficiency,” Bravenboer continues. “We set up a ‘ghost project’ with the help of an owner who placed his yacht at our disposal for the purposes of this research.” MarQuip B.V. The Netherlands www.marquip.nl Refitting Superyachts in the Age of IMO TIER III Legislation MarQuip partnering with owners to reduce NOX emissions From the start of 2016, all new superyacht builds will be subject to IMO TIER III legislation regarding NOX reduction from the keel laying ceremony on. MarQuip has played a pioneering role in facilitating this implementation for new builds with its pioneering clean exhaust system. Now, in response to requests from eco-friendly owners, the Dutch specialists are turning their attention to existing superyachts and refit projects. Detailed information on the system will be available during the Monaco show at the MarQuip stand (QAB7). As a leading designer and manufacturer of superyacht exhaust systems, MarQuip was well ahead of the game with respect to the new IMO emission regulations. In 2014 it introduced an innovative solution that
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combines a Particle Diesel Burner, silencer/muffler for noise level compliance and, when requested, a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) unit and heat exchanger. The system was welcomed by owners who are increasingly faced with the conflict between performance on the one hand and efficiency and environmental considerations on the other. “Owners are among those best placed to appreciate the beauty and fragility of the world’s seas and to contribute to their preservation,” says MarQuip’s general manager, Dennis Bravenboer. “It is entirely their choice, however, whether to comply with the new IMO TIER III regulations on their current yacht. Thankfully, many owners are opting to respect these new rules even though they are not compulsory” When refits are being made, the need for IMO TIER III compliance applies fully if the engines are modified or replaced (since 1 January 2000 and above 130 bkW). Here too, MarQuip is ahead of the game. “Together with our partners we have carried out case studies to map how
“We can help clients by choosing the right partners, working closely together with yards and refit specialists, and by deploying our own independent service team. MarQuip also supports and coordinates the certification process when desired.” An adjustment of this magnitude is no easy task and requires accurate and efficient work. MarQuip prepares for a TIER III conversion by first making an on board survey: examining the existing exhaust system, engine room and tank layout, making 3D scans of the engine room and interfaces, and collecting the necessary data on design, engine performance, fuel capacity,
quality and operational conditions. The 3D scan is then transferred into usable drawings and a new exhaust layout is designed incorporating the SCR system. MarQuip provides a report on the operational costs, a detailed quotation for design, supply, installation, commission and certification, and the preliminary planning. “By proceeding in a clear and orderly way, we can design a solution that fits the bill in both a physical and budgetary sense,” concludes Bravenboer. “By going the extra mile in terms of R&D, the MarQuip clean exhaust system not only meets the new requirements of IMO but also the high standards of owners.”
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Water from the fresh water system is filtered in a special filter unit or in a reverse osmosis system before entering a high pressure pump with an integrated UV-water treatment unit. The pump achieves a pressure of up to 1600 psi. Flexible HP-polyamide tubes, multi ply tubes or stainless steel tubes are connecting the pump with the fogging jet nozzles. They use 3 different types of nozzles. They can be installed as single nozzles in any position or can be integrated in a console or bar as a set of nozzles. The other possibility is to use a removable system with fast connectors. When the water is leaving the nozzles it will be atomized into Micro-droplets, forming a light fog which immediately evaporates. Due to adiabatic cooling effect the ambient air temperature can be reduced by up to 10° C. The cool and heavier air will descend. Persons, objects or surfaces will not get wet as the water evaporates immediately. When the system is used for surface cooling there will be no limestone or other residuals on the surfaces or windows due to the very effective water treatment. The system can work in permanent mode or in interval mode. When the system depressurizes the remaining water is added to the circuit and treated again before entering the pump. Customer satisfaction: They offer individual concepts from the planing stage until
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Sunseeker Presents Strong Sales Figures
The company said that the forward order book for Asia-Pacific, a developing market for Sunseeker, is up by 161% with additional orders being taken weekly. In North America, Sunseeker’s key market, the forward order book at the end of August was 53% up on where it was this time last year.
The UK boatbuilder’s forward order book is up 70% compared to this time last year The UK’s Sunseeker International presented encouraging sales figures and a healthy order book at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival. At the end of August, Sunseeker’s forward order book was up 70% year-onyear in terms of turnover and the order book for large models (90ft and above) was up by 143%, reflecting demand for Sunseeker’s new 131 Yacht, 116 Yacht and 95 Yacht models due for launch in early 2016.
The news coincides with an important milestone for Sunseeker – the 100th delivery of a luxury performance yacht over 100ft in length. Sunseeker displayed eight yachts at Cannes, including the Predator 57, which made its show debut, the Manhattan 55, the 115 Sport Yacht and the 86 Yacht.
MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS including ClubSwan, and Nautor’s Swan Customer Care and Authorized Service Centers. Swan owners and prospective buyers now have access to the most complete range of preowned Swan yachts available for sale through Nautor’s Swan Brokerage, as well as
to a team of specialists, with superior technical knowledge of Swan yachts. Nautor’s Swan Brokerage celebrated its official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, from 8-13 September 2015, showcasing the stunning Swan 90 S Solleone.
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The concept of this new full service brokerage business stems from Nautor’s aspiration to facilitate the technical and financial appraisal of Swan yachts, as well as to fully integrate its complete range of services
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS 242’s exceptionally sleek and elegant Tim Heywood exterior lines, the experienced Owner has selected Andrew Winch Designs to create a very personal vision for the luxury interiors.
Pearl Yachts Chooses New Volvo Penta FWD UK boatbuilder Pearl Yachts has selected the latest Volvo Penta IPS III forward facing drive system for both Pearl 65 and Pearl 75. The first Pearl 65 with twin IPS 1200s installation is due for launch next spring and followed later in 2016 by the Pearl 75 fitted with triple IPS 1200s. The IPS 1200 system is powered by Volvo Penta 6 cylinder inline diesels, each producing 850hp at the propeller. Commenting on the decision to select the latest Volvo Penta IPS drives, managing director Iain Smallridge, says: “We have been very well supported by our local Volvo Penta dealer, DB Marine, who has been instrumental in helping us achieve the best possible performance from the new models. We are really looking forward to putting these to the test. With such positive collaboration we are very happy to be continuing our long-standing association with Volvo Penta.” Volvo Penta introduced the concept of forward facing drives with twin counterrotating propellers to the leisure boating industry over 10 years ago.
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The new III series IPS drives represent the latest developments in complete pod technology whilst also complying with the world’s most stringent environmental demands including US EPA Tier 3. In tests, engines with IPS drive systems have proved to be 20% faster than a traditional shaft installation, with 30% lower fuel consumption, 15% greater acceleration and 50% lower noise and vibration levels. The IPS high-efficiency system linked with single lever joystick control also benefits customers with its greatly improved close-quarters manoeuvrability.
www.amels-holland.com Sale Confirms AMELS as Over 70-metre Superyacht Builder Dutch luxury yacht builder AMELS is very pleased to announce the sale of the second 74-metre (242 feet) AMELS 242 superyacht in its Limited Editions range. The project is the third superyacht over 70 metres currently underway at AMELS. Announced shortly before the Monaco Yacht Show, the sale strongly celebrates the value, quality and sophistication that AMELS offers for very large yachts. To complement the AMELS
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“This yacht will have a very different character to the first AMELS 242,” comments AMELS Managing Director Rob Luijendijk. “This is precisely why our Limited Editions concept has worked so well. The customisation, the very high level of quality and the proven platform, combined with faster delivery, creates a very attractive proposition.” The Owner was introduced to AMELS by Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts, who will also represent the Owner during the build. The AMELS 242 features an elongated aft deck, creating superior outdoor luxury spaces and a light and airy volume at 1,787 gross tonnes. Construction of the first AMELS 242 is well underway and scheduled for on-time delivery in early 2016. Next year AMELS will also deliver the first AMELS 272, the largest in the Limited Editions range at 83 metres. The yard’s expertise in large yachts continues with AMELS Full Custom, offering true one-off creations in the 80 to 110-metre segment. Plus, AMELS Refit recently completed extensive works on 96.80-metre VAVA II, arguably the largest superyacht ever in the Netherlands for refit.
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By David Robinson Benetti Invests €20m in New Sheds for Large Yachts The Italian yard has three orders for yachts over 100m in length Benetti is now able to handle new-builds over 100m (328ft) following a €20m investment in two new build sheds of 130m x 30m x 35m (427ft x 98.5ft x 115ft). The Italian shipyard currently has three orders for superyachts over 100m and another over 90m (296ft). “The new sheds are very important for Benetti being able to builder larger superyachts,” Vincenzo Poerio, managing director of Benetti, told IBI. “The investment in the new sheds was €20m and we now have some 3,000 people working at Benetti, which is a rise of 400. “We are currently building four yachts over 90m,” Poerio added. “One will be delivered
in 2016, two in 2018 and one in 2019. We are building two superyachts of 107m (351ft) and one of 102m (335ft). The latter will be the biggest because of its volume. We are currently negotiating a number of new build contracts between 80m-120m (263ft-394ft).” Benetti is also launching a new semi-custom yacht series between 50m-70m (164-230ft). “We have built some 50 yachts of this type but we find that there is more interest from owners, so we have decided to launch this new series,” Poerio commented. “The plan is to match design with technology and superstructure assembly, which will allow us to reduce the time of construction.” Benetti presently has 50 yachts in build, including 16 over 50m and four over 90m. Seventeen yachts will be delivered this year.
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REGATTA NEWS fifteen International) The Flying 15 fleet have held their first ever World Championships in France. This event attracted 72 entries from across the Flying 15 world with teams representing Australia, Belgium, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland and of course France itself.
flying fifteen Mallorca 15 August – relax ff regatta Thanks to Karen, her girls and her motorboat, we had tremendous fun in this race. She gave us a start for the first leg of the regatta, which lead through the channel behind Isla Formentor to Cabo Pinar. After interesting battles Claus and Cecilia, our newbies, managed to pass the whole fleet and arrive first. Karen, who meanwhile had moved to Pinar, built the finish line and distributed beer and food to her ff children. Again we had to sail through the narrow channel behind Isla Formetor. When we arrived in Pollensa, Karen was already there to check the entries on the finish line. This time Michael and Greg Clough arrived first, again followed by Cecilia and Claus, who made first overall. 22 August – Bay of Pinar rally
Following the previous weekend’s success, we sailed a slightly different course, again we sailed around Isla Formentor, which we left to starboard. Finishing in front of the 2 small beaches west of Bonaire harbour, we moored up to Karen’s boat. Picnic and swimming followed, to the delight of all. 21-28 August – ff World Championships - Crozon Morgat, Brittany, France Several members of flying fifteen Spain attended the event in Crozon Morgat. Best result was a fifth for our Alan Greene, crewing for Charles Apthorp. Top Spanish boat was Flying High, sailed by Patrick & Vincent Harris. Speedy Gonzales (Michael Clough & Janosh Goenczoel) also represented our fleet, although Michael is close lipped about the results. 2015 World Championship – official report from FFI (reproduced with thanks to Simon Thompson, flying
The event was won for the third time in a row by the team of Graham Vials and Chris Turner from Royal Lymington Yacht Club with 4 firsts, a second and a sixth (with one discard) beating the nearest contenders Jeremy Davy and Martin Huett from Draycote Water Sailing Club by 8 points. The sailing was held a short distance out of the Morgat harbour by a well-run team from the local club and a Jury team from across Europe. The seas off Morgat, whilst being sheltered from the main effects of the bay opening on to the Atlantic Ocean, had a tricky combination of swell and wave which however gave excellent surfing conditions on days when the breeze was strong. The prize giving was shared with the whole town, being held in the main square. At the end of the prize giving there was a special moment when Greg Wells, as outgoing Flying Fifteen International Commodore and having served two 4 year terms, was presented with the class’s Uffa Fox medal for exceptional service to the fleet by his successor Peter Rooke. 5 September – Trofeo Australia
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We started early, with intent to get four races before the wind left us. In the event, we were blessed with steady winds, for the whole afternoon. Diego set us good courses, including the ones we live for – triangles! – we all love a flying fifteen on a spinnaker reach.
Stormtrooper took the first one convincingly, followed by Spanish Fly and Ffiel Good. Race two was a repeat of the first one because we lost a mark five minutes before the start. Again this was taken by David and Philip, closely chased by fuego fatuo. The mark having been re-laid, we finally got our triangle – an Olympic “sausage-triangle” course. Despite their new spinnaker being “optimised for runs”, Ffiel Good took this race, with Stromtrooper still up there in second. Spanish Fly and fuego fatuo crossed the line neck-and-neck, with John Leaf taking it by half a foredeck. Final race was a single triangle, which saw John Leaf taking his only first of the series, putting him second overall. Next was Stormtrooper who discarded this second place to win the series. Fuego Fatuo came in just behind in third place, but this wasn’t enough to retain that place in the series as both they and Ffiel Good now had 9 points, Ffiel Good clinching it on countback. Results: ESP3610 Stormtrooper III David Miles / Philip Parry 4 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Mark Hart 6 GBR 3763 Ffiel Good Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 9 Thank you to Diego and the team for finding the extra buoy, and running the races. Coming up We’re racing at every month from now until the end of the year, if you’d like to join us, visit http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de, we have a club boat available (and some for sale!), and are always keen to bring new crews into the fleet. Or just turn up at the next event: October 10-12: Campeonato de Mallorca – CNCG Palma October 25: Trofeo liga de Otoño – CNCG Palma
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volvooceanrace.com Volvo Ocean Race Rivals Line Up For New Skirmishes in Genoa Milan, Italy, September 15, 2015 - The Volvo Ocean Race returns to centre stage less than three months after the spectacular finish of the 201415 edition, when it brings its special brand of exciting racing, shows and public events to the Genoa Boat Show from September 30 to October 5. Team SCA and Team Vestas Wind will go head-to-head again on a series of ProAm races on Wednesday, September 30, Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, while on the following Saturday, they will be starring in the traditional Genoa Boat Show fleet race.
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Team Vestas Wind will sail in Genoa under Chris Nicholson as skipper and Nicolai Sehested as Boat Captain. Returning with Team Vestas Wind sailors to sail the Vestas Wind is local Italian sailor Alberto Bolzan, and Volvo Ocean Race veteran, Phil Harmer. Several members of the shore crew and guests, some of whom will commission the boat and sail from Alicante to Genoa the weekend prior to the Genoa Boat Show, will also accompany the team. The Genoa Boat Show will also give the visitors the opportunity to visit the Cross Section, a full size, and completely equipped Volvo Ocean 65 half model. They will get a real taste of what it’s like to be inside one of the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats. The Cross Section was one of
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“I am an ‘all-or-nothing’ person and this is an ‘all-ornothing’ race. I now want to dedicate more of my time to my young family. “The Volvo Ocean Race is in a strong position for the future with a proven one-design format, a great team at our Alicante headquarters and ambitious and committed owners in Volvo Car Group and Volvo Group.”
Frostad Steps Down as Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, is stepping down at the end of 2015 after eight years at the helm for family reasons. The 48-year-old Norwegian has guided the event over three editions in 2008-09, 2011-12 and 2014-15 after taking over as chief executive in March 2008.
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The Panerai King’s Cup The Panerai King’s Cup, Classic Regatta, organized by the Club Maritime Mahon and the Real Club Nautico de Barcelona closed its twelfth edition in dramatic style, with a final race where the wind of Gregal (NE) was more generous than in the previous two days. The fleet completed a last round of 17.5 nautical miles off the coast of northern Menorca, which put the finishing touch to a competition which involved fifty classic beauties from 12 countries and has served to confirm, once again the importance of an event that owners of classic and vintage boats count as “unmissable”. The King’s Cup Regatta Panerai is the best of all the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenges,” said Howard Dyer, owner of Rowdy, winner of the Time Marconi class. “We have organized a race with a high level, with high
quality, and we have been fortunate to have wind on all three days, allowing us to complete the racing programme with races along the coasts of South and North Menorca “said Nacho Marra, manager of Club Maritimo de Mahon and director of the XII Cup King Panerai. Big Boats: Moonbeam IV (1914) projected the long shadow of her huge gaff rig on the rest of the fleet of the Copa del Rey Panerai and did not let any other yacht snatch the limelight by winning all three races contested. The “big boat” skippered by Mikael Creach, in one of the most famous designs of William Fife III. The winning team, led by Breton marine Mikael Creach and representing the Real Club Nautico de Palma, celebrated his second victory in the Copa del Rey Panerai (previously won in 2011) in the Muelle de Levante Mahon to the sound of
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The Marigan (1898), owned by Tim Liesenhoff is an auric cutter designed by Charles Livingston that since its entry into the circuit of classic regattas in 2003, has been adding more and more important wins. His current victory in the Copa del Rey Panerai, thanks to three second places, is the deserved award for consistency. Liesenhoff team consists of family members and young sailors of the Real Club Nautico de Palma, where it has established its base. His rivals, both auric schooner Kelpie of Falmouth (1928), in second place and the Chinook cutter (1916), third, compete with newer materials and professional crews. The Marigan is the oldest boat in the fleet.
The sloop Argos (1964) with Eduardo Perez at the helm, was the winner in the category of Classic boat (between 1950 and 1975), especially in the gentle breezes of the East that blew the first two days. He got his second victory in the Copa del Rey Panerai, after winning in 2012. He won the first two races and was second in the third, when the Alba (1956), Damien Ribas, took advantage of the fresh wind of Gregal (NE) to obtain a victory which put him in fourth place overall.
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Savannah, a small replica J Class built in 1997, closed its first participation in the Copa del Rey Panerai clinched second place overall in the Spirit class tradition, behind the intractable Calima (1970), of Javier Pujol, which marked a milestone in Spanish sailing by winning his tenth victory in the race of Mahon. The Sparkman & Stephens Javier Pujol, who won the 2001 Fastnet Race sailing under the burgee of Yacht Club Mahon, is by far the most successful boat in the history of the Copa del Rey Panerai.
Rowdy designed by Nathanael G. Herreshoff proved victorious in the category Epoch Marconi where there was no dominating yacht. Rowdy, of the British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) got a first, a second and a third place (in that order), which resulted in being two points ahead of Leonore (1925) at the end of the regatta. The Manitou (1937), Philip Jordan, famous as the one time boat of the American president JF Kennedy, won the race of the day and was able to get on the podium at the expense
Spirit of Tradition: CALIMA claimed her tenth victory in this event dominating the fleet in every race.
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www.rolexmiddlesearace.com 100 Entries for Rolex Middle Sea Race The 2015 Rolex Middle Sea Race starts on Saturday 17th October. Deadline for entries is Friday 2nd October 2015. The Royal Malta Yacht Club is proud to announce that 100 yachts have now entered the 2015 Rolex Middle Sea Race. The 36th edition of the race has attracted competitors from at least 22 different countries from all over the world. The 606-mile race starts and finishes in the spectacular surroundings of Malta’s capital city, Valetta. The Fortress City is named
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after its founder, the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette and its impressive bastions date back to the 16th century. From the Grand Harbour, the race is blessed with unsurpassed scenery with its course, taking competitors close to a number of stunning islands around Sicily and Malta, before returning to the Royal Malta Yacht Club for a fantastic welcome. Since the first edition in 1968, the race has attracted a wide variety of competitors and yachts and this year’s race is no different. World Champions and professional sailors from the Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup will be taking part, as well as passionate corinthian sailors. The yachts are just as diverse, from elegant classics to the world’s fastest multihulls. The Rolex Middle Sea Race has an appeal that satisfies a wide
From St. Barths, West Indies, Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD 70, Phaedo3, will be making its Rolex Middle Sea Race debut. Earlier this year, the lime green trimaran has been smashing records in the Caribbean including the RORC Caribbean 600 multihull record, which has stood since the first race in 2009. Multiple world record holder, Brian Thompson, leads the all-star crew and will be keen to beat Musandam-Oman Sail, which was faster on the water than Phaedo3 in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race. In sharp contrast to the carbon fibre, high speed multihulls, the Rolex Middle Sea Race has attracted classic yachts and this year, one of the world’s most famous. Designed in 1929 by Olin Stephens, the 52ft yawl, Dorade, won the Fastnet Race in 1931 & 1933. Olin Stephens was skipper through 1932 when he handed the boat to his brother, Rod Stephens who sailed to victory in the 1932 Bermuda Race. Californian, Matt Brooks is now the proud owner of Dorade, and is extremely fastidious with
regards to the authentic appearance, maintaining the yacht as closely as possible to her original configuration. Dorade maybe the oldest yacht to compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race but she is still very competitive. In last month’s Rolex Fastnet Race, Dorade was second in IRC 4 and seventh overall out of over 300 yachts racing under IRC and second in class for the 2015 Transatlantic Race. Dorade is competing in all of the races in the Atlantic series, and of course the Rolex Middle Sea is one of those.” commented Matt Brooks. “Beyond that, this is our next chapter in Dorade’s history, to take on races she has never done before, particularly iconic and challenging offshore races like the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Last summer we competed in several of the coastal classic regattas in the Mediterranean - Corsica, St Tropez and Cannes -- and did very well there. We look forward to experiencing the Mediterranean from offshore in this year’s race.” The 2015 Rolex Middle Sea Race starts on Saturday 17th October. Deadline for entries is Friday 2nd October 2015.
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52superseries.com Blue Is The New Green Cascais, Portugal was painted a particular shade of blueon September 20th after Azzurra were crowned the 52 SUPER SERIES champions of 2015. The team which wears the iconic colours of Sardinia’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda eclipsed Quantum Racing over the five regattas circuit which started in May in Valencia and finished in typically perfect Portuguese sunshine. Gilt edged consistency has been the biggest single factor in the Azzurra title win. Skipper Guillermo Parada points to a pledge made at last summer’s Copa del Rey to make a step change for the 2015 season in order to secure more regular results. They have raised their game in every area as evidenced not just by their tally of 12 race wins from the 46 race starts over the five venues, but they 52
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only visited the basement placings twice over the season, one ninth in Valencia and their biggest wobble - as they clinched the title yesterday - one 10th place. Second overall for the season Quantum Racing have profited from integrating owners Doug and Dalton DeVos into their sailing programme, the father-son duo sharing the helm across three of the five regattas, culminating in their win at Copa del Rey in August. But the 2014 champions drew level with Azzurra today in terms of regatta wins when they added the Cascais Cup title, thanks to a great last two days. The Final Scores Cascais Cup 1. Quantum Racing, USA, Doug DeVos, 27 points 2. Azzurra, ITA, Pablo/Alberto Roemmers, 35 3. Vesper, USA, Jim Swartz, 46 4. Provezza, TUR, Ergin Imre, 50 5. Platoon, GER, Harm Müller-
2015 52 Super Series Season Rankings after five regattas, 46 races. 1. Azzurra 175 pts 2. Quantum Racing 202 3. Sled 259 (1st owner driver) 4. Platoon 262 5. Bronenosec 263 6. Alegre 266 7. Provezza 269 8. Gladiator 386 9. Paprec 396 10. Ran Racing 397 11. Xio 422 12. Spookie 482 13. Vesper 485 14. Interlodge 505 15. Phoenix 510
The Mini Transat The Mini Transat - Îles de Guadeloupe 2015: For the 20th edition and for the second time, the Mini Transat Îles de Guadeloupe returns to its origins with a start from Douarnenez (France). The Breton harbour will see the fleet of 72 solo sailors set off on the 19th of September to Lanzarote, where the Mini 6,50 will stop before the Atlantic stage start on 31st October. The Mini Transat - Îles de Guadeloupe 2015 solo sailors are expected to finish some three weeks later in Pointe-à-Pitre to a warm Caribbean welcome. The 2,700 nautical mile race from France to the Caribbean is the longest solo race for the smallest of boats. Each solo sailor will be tested to the limit on this unique adventure: a trans-atlantic race in a small boat and confined space where you have just yourself to depend on.
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The Perini Navi Cup The sixth Perini Navi Cup drew to a close with the fleet of racing yachts experiencing champagne race conditions and career challenges for all sail teams. Few yachts in the global superyacht fleet could have handled 35 knot winds with such stability and strength. The company of competing yachts, like the overall winner Rosehearty - with iconic sailors Paul Cayard and Chris Draper on board - made the most of the prevailing winds. Pushing the yacht to its absolute limits, heeling to such a degree where the rail submerged, ripping a spinnaker and still coming third with an overall win is a testament to the design of the 2006 yacht and the crewmanship on board. Professional Sailor Paul Cayard offered comment on the yacht
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he joined as Tactician during the Cup: “Rosehearty is 182’ long but you’re still sailing, you’re still heeling over and feeling the spray. So you’re still feeling the elements of Mother Nature while you’re travelling in luxury, so it’s a great blend. The Perini family are lovely people and their personality is embedded in the boats.” Each yacht in the fleet fought hard over the three days, with light winds starting the race and building to a magnificent crescendo on the final day with strong winds and inspirational racing from all teams. Clan VIII, our Palma favourite sailed a great series, placing second each day and triumphantly claiming the position over all, whereas Seahawk fought through the ranks and beat the fleet to third, winning a welldeserved position in the overall rankings.
Once the yachts had made it back to the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda safely, with an understandably exhausted crew, an award ceremony recognised the fantastic work on the water and gave way to a big celebration with friends, owners, guests, media, captains and crew - with a special guest appearance from the legendary Andrea Boccelli.
The Perini Navi Group would like to thank everybody who took part in the 2015 Perini Navi Cup - from family, friends, owners, guests, captains and crew - and made the regatta enjoyable on every level. Full round-ups of each race will be available soon, with more video and interviews being released to give you a full insight in the race.
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Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com The Apprentice – Episode Eight – Shop Assistant (Chandlery) Writing is a solitary profession. In order to concentrate we isolate ourselves from distractions and keep human interaction to a minimum (excluding wanging around on Facebook – obvs). This is why I was unfeasibly excited to face the living breathing public at Yacht Center Palma, the marine superstore at Real Club Nautico. My joining instructions simply read “report to Gustavo”, which was actually harder than it sounded as the shop was rammed with customers vying for his, and his team’s, attention. I less-thanconspicuously loitered next to an impressive range of squeegees until the coast was clear and I was handed my first job – identifying low-onstock items to order from big sister shop, Marine Superstore in Son Bugadelles. Armed with a pen and a clipboard (the first time I’d used the latter since a university geography field trip circa the launch of the Spice Girls) I tootled off on my gap spotting mission. Now is a good moment to point out the fact that I was a very successful Woolworths shop assistant in my teens. Oh yes I was. Not only did I enjoy a meteoric rise from ‘shelf stacker’ to ‘supervisor’ in the 56
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Whilst merrily jotting down must-order product codes, I was pulling products to the front of the shelf (‘facing’ is the technical term, it creates the impression of a neat well-stocked shop don’t you know), and returning ‘misfiled’ merchandise to its rightful home. I then spent a full ten minutes neatening an entire display of cleaning products (toilets to teak, carpets to cutlery) and realised that my OCD tendencies (of which I have many) were ideally suited to an Aladdin’s Cave such as Yacht Center Palma. I was so chuffed I whipped out my BlackBerry and took a photo. (In fact, boss Andy, should you ever advertise for shop staff in the future, write “Person with OCD Required for Busy Chandlers” at the top of the vacancy and you’ll find your dream employee. You’re welcome.) And all the while I was saying cheery “hellos” to the steady stream of sailors
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who crossed the threshold. My heart was singing. When Gustavo spotted that I had filled two sides of A4 with product codes (yachties strip the shelves bare on busy weekends, I was ‘working’ on a Monday), he clearly had a sense of mild panic and immediately stood me down from the task. Thinking I must be bored and in need of some light relief (I wasn’t, I could have straightened bottles of Star brite bilge cleaner ‘til nightfall) he sent me on a test drive of the super lightweight (16kg) Gocycle e-bike, designed by a former McLaren racing car engineer no less. With no chains, no gears, no oil, no sprockets, it’s a mess-free stowable thing of beauty that will whizz up to 25kph. After a quick circuit of the marina, I was sold, until the 3,500 euro price tag was mentioned. Perhaps this one’s best left to those overpaid tipladen deckies and stews. Towards the end of my shift, Gustavo decided I was ready to step behind the counter and operate the barcode scanner, cash register and talk to actual customers. I don’t like to brag (much) but my first transaction was a 325 euro
radio system purchased by the French crew of classic sailing yacht Moonbeam IV. I firmly believe that my command of “trois cent vingt-cinq euros s’il vous plait” followed by “je suis de Londres” sealed the deal and would like to remind Gustavo that commission is due. I was also instrumental in the sale of eight screws (totalling 41 cents) and a special order of cooker knobs (totalling 15 euros). Which brings me on to the one downside of working at Yacht Center Palma – there is such a wide variety of products to learn and master. With customers ranging from enthusiastic small boat owners to superyacht crew preparing for an Atlantic crossing, you have to know your fogging oil from your McLube (**not a clue**) and not just offer WD40 and duct tape as a catch-all solution to any problem (which would have been my preferred modus operandi). Hats off to Gustavo and his team for their encyclopaedia-like knowledge – it would take me years to catch up. Although I believe when it comes to ‘facing’, it’s definitely Sarah 1 – YCP 0. www.yachtcenterpalma.net
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Marta Juvell (+34) 93 233 20 89 mjuvell@firabarcelona.com Barcelona Boat Show The Barcelona International Boat Show, which will take place from the 14th to the 18th of October 2015, is once again the chosen setting for the leading firms in the sector to present their new sailboat and motorboat models along with the latest electronic accessories, engines and all kinds of other products and services related to water sports and recreational sailing. The show’s president, Luis Conde”, says: “I am confident that the event will live up to its potential as the leading commercial platform and meeting point for the sector in Spain. It takes place at a good time for the sector, as boat registrations have continued to rise for the second year running, showing an increase
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of 13% in the first eight months of 2015 compared to the same period last year. The rental/ charter market has also risen by 39%, which shows that the culture of sailing is improving and this means that chartering is an increasingly popular option.” Visitors to the show, which is held on the wharves of España and La Fusta in Port Vell, can once again enjoy the floating exhibition – with boats from eight metres long and upwards – as well as the land-based one, featuring all kinds of innovations, products and nautical services which range from electronics and engines to paints, sails, trailers, fishing and scubadiving gear, boat charters and marinas, plus small boats and dinghies. Free Navigation Licence Course For Buyers With the aim of promoting sailing for beginners, one
of the new features at this year’s event is a special promotion by a group of exhibitors, in collaboration with the show, who will be giving buyers of small boats (between 4.5 and 6 metres with engines of 20 to 150 HP) a free course to obtain their Navigation Licence, given by a collaborating nautical school. The show will also be publishing an update of the Towable Boats Guide which was released last year; a highly practical and straightforward tool for people who want to get started in the world of recreational sailing. Amongst other things, the new text is expected to include aspects relating to new qualifications and information on marinas in the Balearic Islands. An Ocean of Nautical and Gastronomic Experiences The show will once again be using the Marina Port Vell facilities and this year is adding a new social centre for visitors and exhibitors: the One Ocean Club Restaurant, thus freeing up space for increasing the commercial offering in the Village. Another new attraction is a new restaurant area and chill out zone at the end of the Espanya wharf. The show will also host the usual themed areas on Moll de la Fusta where the majority of activities take place. The Fun Beach zone not only showcases all kinds
of products and services related to nautical sports but also has an area for sea trials so visitors can take part in beginners’ sessions in dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing and paddle surfing, amongst others, as well as the wave pool, which was introduced last year for ‘surfing.’ Meanwhile, the Espai del Mar, an area designed for presentations of regattas, trophies and prizes, will also be hosting debates and conferences on the marine environment and every aspect of sailing; while the Traditional Sailing zone will be showcasing classical boats. For the professional sector, the Boat Show will once again host an extensive programme of conferences and seminars, including a variety of activities organized by ANEN. It is also expected that many exhibitors at the show will be organizing their own activities and parties on their stands, most of them on Friday 16 October to coincide with Nautical Night which this year will include live concerts. A Younger Audience According to an opinion survey conducted by Fira de Barcelona, the three main reasons for visiting the show last year were a love of sailing (52%), to find out about new products on the market (29%) and to buy (23%). Among the group who came with the intention of buying, 35% were looking for sailing accessories,
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GIBRALTAR North Atlantic, in a band from South Carolina in the United States across to the Azores and Morocco at its southern edge and from Newfoundland to Greenland, Iceland, and northern Norway at its southern limit. This population was estimated at 778,000 individuals in 1989. It is also present in the western half of the Mediterranean Sea.
John Alcantara - International Boat & Yacht Brokers www.boatshedgibraltar.com Meet the Pilot Whales A week ago we had one of those life experiences that we can hardly believe even though the photographic and video evidence is there for all to see. Sailing from Saidia Marina at the eastern end of Morocco to Gibraltar on a 30 hour passage we came across a pod of 22 Pilot Whales. It was early afternoon on the second day with very light winds and a flat sea. We had been motoring the last 4 hours as the wind was not enough to push us along fast enough to not have to spend another night at sea. It is not the first time that I have seen Pilot Whales in the Straits and Western Med but this time something very special and unique happened. When I first spotted the pod I alerted the crew to come on deck to view as I closed on the pod. I expected them to move away and disappear. I had always thought them to be shy creatures. One of the crew members suggested
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that I turn off the engine which I did. What happened next was incredible. The pod swam towards the boat led by a very large male. The yacht was surrounded on all sides by the whales. The air was filled with the reassuring deep breathing sound of these large and majestic mammals. We could also hear their birdlike chirps. We quickly lowered a waterproof GoPro camera over the side and managed to get some great shots of these wonderful creatures in their own underwater environment. As the whales swam alongside they would sometimes rotate so that they could look up at us on the deck. I wonder what they made of us humans. We only deserve their disdain after centuries of merciless hunting. We reluctantly parted company after an hour. I sensed that the whales would have been happy to stay with us for longer but we still had another 10 hours of passage making to complete. The experience left me with wanting to know more about these hitherto shy creatures. A few minutes of research on the Internet revealed the
following. Pilot whales can be found in oceans nearly worldwide, but data about current population sizes is deficient. The long-finned pilot whale prefers slightly cooler waters than the shortfinned, and is divided into two populations. The smaller group is found in a circumpolar band in the Southern Ocean from about 20 to 65 Deg S. It may be sighted off the coasts of Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. An estimated more than 200,000 individuals were in this population in 2006. The second, much larger, population inhabits the
This season we were also privileged to see a pod of Fin Whales but a distance of several hundred metres. The increasing frequency with which the crew of Citadel is encountering whales gives me hope that conservation measures are finally resulting in a recovering of these magnificent creatures. If you want to see some of the photos and videos of our encounter with the whales go to www,Facebook.com/ boatshedgib. If you “like� this page you will receive news about the sailing world in your Facebook timeline.
MENORCA with 203,721 passengers while Italy came in third with 77,708 travellers, up 15.7 percent.
By Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 menorcacruising@gmail.com News From Menorca, Watch Out Ibiza! The economy in Menorca is still lagging behind the rest of Spain, with GDP growth in the second quarter recorded at 2.7% compared with an average of 3.1% overall and 3.6% in Ibiza. However, Ibiza be warned, Menorca is now on its way back and ready to compete with the best the Balearics can offer. Menorca Airport welcomed a record number of passengers in August, totalling 630,522, representing an increase of 5.5 per cent compared to August 2014. The accumulated statistics from January to August 2015 show that Menorca Airport registered 2,137,565 passengers, 8.7 per cent more than in the same period of 2014 and it operated a total of 20,423 flights, 12.2 per cent up from a year ago. Passengers from Spain increased by 5 per cent, with a final figure of 266,194, while international passengers rose 5.4 per cent to 361,173. The British are still in second place
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This rise in Italian passengers was reflected in our own charter business with an increase in Italian groups and families chartering our 10-15m sailing yachts. They told us that this year it is fashionable in Italy to come to Menorca, whereas last year it was Ibiza. We were impressed with their sets of matching bags and evening wear and when we had an unfortunate diesel spillage on one of boats it caused some damage to a 200 Euro tie! There have been several glowing articles on Menorca in the International press, most notably in Forbes Lifestyle magazine which published an article entitled ‘Top 5 Reasons To Visit Menorca (And Why You’ll Love It More Than Mallorca And Ibiza).’ Their reasons were that it is heaven for nature lovers, has pristine beaches, first class culinary experiences, fashionable shoes such as the Avarcas, and last, but not least, the The Pedra Viva Summer Festival set in the most spectacular and unusual setting at the limestone quarry called Pedreres de s’Hostal, just outside Ciutadella. In a similar vein, Alexander Lobrano in the New York Times published ‘Menorca, the Ibiza Antidote’ in which he said ‘Imagine the whitesand beaches of Spain’s most famous island — but without the thudding electronica and
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all-night dance parties —and you’ll get rustic, low-key Menorca, now coming into its own.’ It is now recognised that the standard of cuisine in Menorca has been on the rise Torralbenc, the luxury hotel in Alaior, is one of those leading the way with its Michelinstarred chef Paco Morales offering an exquisite menu. One of the most popular places to visit for lunch this year amongst our family and friends has been the restaurant at the Binifadet Vineyard near San Lluis. The setting is beautiful under the terrace, partly shaded by the luscious vines, and you can of course, also take a tour of the premises and taste the wines. Our email box is now filling with requests for 2016, which is great, but perhaps more telling is the fact that we are continuing to fill our charter boats in September and October. It has never been a problem to fill the boats in peak season but over the past few years the crisis had a detrimental effect on our low season bookings. Sailing in Menorca in October and November can be bliss, with over 150 Calas to choose from. More sailors should come and enjoy it. Looking back over the year we can see that our clientele continue to be international rather than mostly Spanish or British. As well as Italians we have had customers travelling from America, Canada, New
Andy Hutton teaching on a mixed ability RYA Competent Crew / Day Skipper course.
Zealand and Australia as well as from France, Portugal, Germany and Switzerland. The most recent addition to our charter fleet, Satchmo, attracted the attention of a well-known guitarist from the USA. Other VIPs visiting Menorca this year have included Daniel Craig and Rachel Wiesz Giorgio Armani, Kimi Raikkonen, James Dyson and Iker Casillas. Sailing and Powerboat training in 2015 Menorca Cruising School started out as an RYA sailing school based in Mahon harbour back in 1994. It was the first Non Tidal RYA school to be established in the Mediterranean and over the years it has seen growing competition as schools have been set up all over the Mediterranean but it has continued to prosper, due to our fantastic location in Mahon Harbour. Last year we took on 2 ribs for the first time and established an RYA Powerboat school, headed up by Chief Instructor, Gary Wright. We have been delighted with the success of this business, offering Powerboat Level 2 training to both residents and holidaymakers wanting to charter small boats. In 2016 we will have at least 3 ribs on our fleet for charter or for training, Alora, Squidge and Easy Tiger! This year we have had two great Cruising Instructors, Ricardo Barradas from Portugal and Andy Hutton from Edinburgh. We could not have found two more friendly, helpful, talented instructors. As well as teaching on our courses they are always on hand and more than happy to help out when charterers need help or boats need attention. They are both boat owners themselves, Andy sailed his Oyster 406 down from Scotland and Ricardo is soon to embark on a voyage on his Nauticat 33.
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Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking Walk of the Month October: Esporles to Valldemossa This is a challenging yet rewarding walk with 2 steep ascents (1 very steep!) and 2 steep descents before we arrive at our destination in Valldemossa. Much of this
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route, which forms part of the GR221, is in holm oak woods with lots of evidence of the various rural mountain industries that dominated these mountains in days gone by. We also get plenty of spectacular sea views from a series of natural look-out points along the way. This is not one of the most popular stages of the GR221 and in our view it is rather under-rated. Our walk starts gently
uphill along wide tracks through lovely gentle rural countryside. We then begin to climb more steeply through holm oak woods up to the Coll de Sa Basseta passing several sitjes, an old bread oven, and various other relics of charcol and lime burning activities. There are a couple of tricky parts to this walk - one includes our very steep and rocky first descent, which is followed immediately by a very steep rocky ascent up
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Sailing into Porto Cristo www.mallorcadaysout.com Porto Cristo and its Caves Porto Cristo is situated around a fish-hook shaped inlet on Mallorca’s east coast. Fishermen have sailed from the sheltered harbour to catch fish to sell in Manacor’s market since Roman times. Legend says an Italian boat was blown into the bay during a great storm in 1260. The crew came ashore with a statue of the Virgin Mary and took it to Manacor where it can still be seen in the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. Porto Cristo, or Christ’s Port, is named after the legend. The Falcons Tower was built on the south side of the inlet to keep a look out for ships from the Ottoman Empire, when they attacked Mallorca in the 16th Century. In 1851 a lighthouse was built on the opposite headland, called ‘the
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Falcons Tower Pumpkin’ (Sa Carabassa), to guide sailors into the harbour. By 1888 Manacor was producing so much wine that a customs post was opened and a ship delivered huge wine barrels to Barcelona on a weekly basis. But the export business soon stopped because a pest called phylloxera wiped out the island’s vineyards. Porto Cristo’s beach is now a place to enjoy the sun but it was a battlefield during Spain’s Civil War. A military coup, starting on 18 July 1936, brought Mallorca under Nationalist control and the Republicans based in Barcelona wanted to capture the Balearic Islands. An invasion fleet took Formentera and Ibiza without a fight and troops landed around Porto Cristo on 16 August. They fought against Regular Army units and militia
controlled by the Guardia Civil but a lack of discipline stalled the advance. The Republicans and Anarchists were soon falling back into Porto Cristo and there was heavy fighting in the streets of the ‘Red Port’, as it had been renamed. The Nationalists occupied the cliff overlooking the beach, calling it the ‘Parapet of Death’. Small boats were soon evacuating the Republicans to waiting ships those who were left behind were executed. The Republicans formed a new beachhead around S’Illot and Sa Coma, north of the harbour, and waited for a political coup across the island; but it never happened. There was a stalemate until Arconovaldo Bonaccorsi, who called himself Count Rossi, took command of the Nationalist forces at the end of August.
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Republican morale dropped when Italian bombers reached Mallorca and started bombing the beachhead. The first troops were evacuated soon afterwards and the last ones left on 12 September. While it was the end of the fighting around Porto Cristo, it was the start of months of repression across the island as the Nationalist regime arrested and executed many people. The Caves of Drach The Caves of Drach, or Dragon’s Caves, are on the south side of Porto Cristo. The first mention of the caves was as early as 1338 but the name did not appear until 1632. Those who lived in the tiny fishing village probably spoke of a mythical dragon which inhabited the caves. A German cave explorer, M. F. Will, mapped out the Black and White Caves in 1880 but
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A pill box covers the harbour Archduke Ludwig Salvator invited the Frenchman Edouard Martel and Louis Armand to explore them in 1896. Martel was the father of speleology (the study of caves) and he discovered a third cave, which he named Luis Salvator’s Cave. His group then crossed a large underground lake, named Lake Martel in the explorer’s honour, to discover the cave on the far side which was called the French Cave. The famous author Jules Verne wrote a novel in 1896 called ‘Clovis Dartentor’ and the Caves of Drach get a mention; described as “... comparable with the most beautiful in the world, with their legendary lakes, their stalactite filled vaults, their cool, limpid pools, their theatre, their hell – fantastic denominations if wanted, but what the wonders of these vast caverns deserve.” Don Juan Severa and Angela Amer Nadal bought the caves in 1922 and they built paths and opened a new entrance. In 1935 Carlos Buigias installed lighting so visitors could see the rock formations. In 1951 archaeologists discovered Bronze Age, Carthaginian, Roman and Arabic finds proving that the caves were occupied for around 2,000 years.
Stalactites and stalagmites and a boat brings a quartet of musicians out onto the lake to play classical pieces. Find out more about the Caves of Drach at www. cuevasdeldrach.com. The Caves of Hams The Caves of Hams are on the west side of Porto Cristo. They were discovered by the speleologist Pedro Caldentey Santandreu in 1905 when he was looking for onyx, a colourful version of silica. The first cave was called March Second, the date it was discovered, and the next one was called the Owl’s Hall because owls were nesting inside. He continue to explore a chain of caves, finding another underground lake.
By 1912 Caldentey was worried the sooty smoke from the explorers’ carbide lamps was damaging the rock formations, so he installed electric lighting, using a windmill and a waterfall to drive a turbine. In 1953 his son Lorenzo installed the electric system which still lights up the rock formations. After passing through Caldentey’s original caves you enter the Angel’s Dream Cave which is filled with hook shaped stalactites. Ham is the local word for fishhook, hence the name of the caves. After passing through the Hall of Images, the Valley of Delights, the Enchanted Lake City, Paradise Lost and the Column
Lake, you enter a large cave with an underground lake called the Sea of Venice. A boat brings a quartet onto the water and they give a short classical concert. The final caves have delightful names like Fairies Cemetery, the Imperial Palace and the Valley of Delights. Find out more about the Caves of Hams at www.cuevas-hams.com. To find out more about Mallorca’s history visit www. mallorcadaysout.com or join the Facebook page for all sorts of pictures and facts, both old and new.
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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE would be OK but if you prefer something specific for SUPing, I can recommend the following: VestPac is an innovative company from USA who developed a simple and comfortable vest for SUPing. The well-known surf brand Dakine also has a waist pack which I use since many years. The market leader Camelbak also released 3 different hydration packs recently.
Ahmet Senoglu - ahmet@ mallorcaresidencia.com www.mallorcaresidencia.com SUPCorner Who does not love gadgets? I love them! As in many other technical sports, SUPing has its own gadgets collection as well. In this article I share with you some of the important and interesting gadgets you can need while SUPing. Hydration packs Hydration is quite important in many sports and in SUPing also. During any normal to long distance race, SUPers use hydration packs. I also recommend them for regular touring sessions. Any standard hydration pack for running
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GPS units GPS units placed on the board are very useful for monitoring your speed, route and distance during training, racing and also in usual touring. A smartphone or a wrist watch for example a Suunto Ambit do the work but they are not so comfortable for checking the data during paddling. If you look for SUP specific GPS units then I can recommend SpeedCoach SUP2 from Australia or the latest gadget coming from USA called Velocitek Makai. Velocitek is the company behind the well-known product SpeedPuck. Another alternative is to get a Garmin Foretrex model and attach it to the board with a GoPro surf insert. Technical clothing For regular SUP surfing in colder waters we use neoprene suits like in surfing. But for paddling on flat
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water with high tempo, the neoprene suit gets too hot and does not breathe much. Therefore, people normally use a combination of running jackets, long john neoprene pants etc. But there is one innovative product from Austria, which seems to be the right concept for paddling in cold climates. It is called SupSkin and can be ordered for any sizes in different colors and shapes. I have one and can strongly recommend it. Life vests or floating devices I strongly recommend wearing a leash all the time when you practice SUPing. The board is the biggest and closest floatation device you have. There have been some unfortunate accidents lately. Therefore, the SUP community and industry is also recommending wearing a leash. Wearing a life vest or PFD can increase your security level additionally. Any life vest designed for kayak paddling would fit for SUPing too. The brand Mistral has a life vest for SUPing purpose and it has the hydration pack integrated on the back. I like it a lot. If you don’t want to wear a PFD or vest but still want to have some additional floatation help then I can recommend the product Restube. It fits into a small bag, which you can carry around your waist or attached to a harness or
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backpack. When inflated the tube can be a good support for floatation. Rail savers When you buy a new board many surf shops put these plastic tapes along the rails of your SUP board because the paddle leaves marks on the edges regardless of the construction of the board. There are hundreds of different tapes to choose from but there is one company from Barcelona, Spain that developed really an outstanding product. It does not change color over time and protects the rails best. It is called Rail Saver Pro (also known as RSPro). They also developed rail saver tapes for paddles. I have multiple of them and they look still new after years of usage. Now you have some gadget ideas for your next SUPing session. Until the next article I wish you a lot of fun time on the water. 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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Emmeline Gee info@angels-on-board.com October Events October in Mallorca brings many autumn fiestas; the programmes of which are usually available about a week before the event. Both Inca and Llucmajor have annual harvest festivals running over several weekends, with exhibitions, horse shows, live music and parties. 4th October - Fiesta of Black Pudding, San Joan Lots of pork-based delicacies as well as traditional dancing and exhibits at this Fiesta Torrada d’es Borifarro. 2nd – 4th October Alcudia Fira Parades, exhibitions, music and dancing at this annual agricultural fair. 17th October - Colcada de la Beata, Palma. A lively parade through the streets of Palma, followed by music and dancing in the city’s squares., to celebrate the beatification of Santa Catalina Tomás. Stew of the Month Lindsay Donihee How did your yachting career first begin? Years ago we were having yet another freezing cold winter at home in Toronto, Canada. I started thinking about all the travelling I wanted to do and sought out a job in the 72
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sun. Having done marketing for restaurants for a while, I ended up with a job offer to run a restaurant on the beach in the Dominican Republic. Two weeks later I was on a plane! That restaurant was on a beach near a marina where I ended up meeting many yachties and captains, who taught me all about the yachting industry. Through one of those meetings, I was offered a job on a small yacht; I did my STCW and the rest is history! I have worked on yachts from 35-90 meters for eight years, have travelled intensely and am currently a chief stew on a 66m motor yacht. What did you do before yachting? Before yachting I worked in restaurants, ranging from nightclubs and sports bars, to some of the top finedining places Toronto has to offer. I did restaurant marketing management and took places from great to amazing and increased sales through different marketing techniques and service skills. What has been your favourite boat you worked on and why? I’d have to say the 90m Phoenix 2 was amazing and fantastic. Working on there really allowed me to utilize my service skills and truly show the level of service that can be provided. It taught me a lot about service and people, and after 17 years in the industry of hospitality, it was nice to take on a new challenge and be part of something that held the highest standards. Truly a memorable experience! What do you enjoy most about working onboard? Meeting new guests and great owners; providing a service and really giving them the best experience they could ask for. I love to have pride in my work. Also the people I have met and trained or trained under along the way. I have made some great friends and learned so much, not just about yachting and service, but about life!
How do you cope with inner crew politics? Remembering that the job, and the service that we are there to provide, takes precedence over things behind the scenes. It can be hard to remember the ultimate goal, but as you grow in the industry it gets easier to let things roll off your back, like water off a duck’s back. What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests? I believe being able to read people... Knowing what they want before they ask for it. Stopping at nothing and always taking it that one step further; continuing where others would give up. What is your favourite yachting destination? Palma! For guests and crew, it has the waters of the Caribbean, reasonable pricing, wonderful and friendly people and so much to do. It has and always will be such a great place for guests, and crew too. If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be? I would have started traveling way younger! Don’t be scared, and learn from everything. I still learn things every day! And if you start in this industry young, save and be smart with your money. What do you enjoy least about yachting? Being away from family and friends, and missing out on so many things. Now I hate more then ever being away
Lindsay Donihee from my fiancé! But with all great things, there are some downfalls too... It’s about finding a balance you’re happy with. What is your onboard pet hate? People who don’t clean up after themselves! Lol Best housekeeping tip/hack? Use magic erasers to get the stains out of coffee mugs. What advice could you give others who want to try yachting? It’s more then just a job, it’s a lifestyle and you have to be willing to see the good along with what is tough. There are a lot of perks, but also a lot of losses.... You have to be happy to accept the balance and learn from every single day. Life is what you make of it!
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Every month I interview someone who has made the transition from working and living on a yacht to a landbased life. This month I spoke with Anna Sinclair, who has set up her own personal training business in London.
I have a sister to thank for showing me the deck route – she is on her way to becoming an excellent Captain. I didn’t ever consider being a stewardess and was fortunate to progress from deckhand, lead deckhand to bosun. Girls on deck are still in the minority and it’s pretty empowering driving a tender of guests into St Barts or calling the stern of a 62 metre into Cannes port.
How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points? I joined my first motorboat as a deckhand April 2011 and five 45-62 metre boats later I made the transition ashore just in time for Christmas 2015. So many highlights and if I’d known about the industry when I was eighteen I definitely would have done it for ten years. I feel completely privileged for the opportunities it allowed. Sure the hours are long, but I still gush about being part of an active team in the sunshine, driving tenders, the ‘pinchme’ moments of crossing the
Lowpoints: It is really intense, living and working with the same people 24/7, and when people get tired they will sometimes deal with situations in a way that can be disappointing. How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land? I got to a point where I didn’t want to waste a precious day off with a hangover anymore. Towards the end, I was finding
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What was the most difficult thing about the transition? I actually didn’t find it difficult at all. The timing was just right. I had fond memories but I was ready. I think because I had lived in London before I joined boats I knew what I was letting myself in for. I’d seen the grass from both sides. Don’t get me wrong - I was obviously outraged at having to buy toothpaste and do my own laundry! Through a yachting connection I secured a Yacht Assistant position at Burgess yachts. This made the transition seamless. I spent the day talking to Captains and Chief Officers, understood the day to day requirements of life onboard and was surrounded by a group of great people that had also experienced that life at sea. The hardest thing for me was actually sitting still! Once the novelty wore off of getting two days off after every five I quickly realised that sitting behind a desk just wasn’t making going to make me happy. What was the best thing about it? The best thing about being back has been reconnecting with old friends. I can receive a wedding/party invitation now and confidently accept without it being a last minute,
logistical travelling nightmare or having to give that ohtoo-often, apologetic “boss has paid a surprise visit” phone call! Oh and sleeping though the night without the sound of an anchor being dropped or bowthruster vibrating through the cabin ;) What do you miss most about yachting? The sunshine, the sea, the banter, the relationships you form, the euphoria of guests leaving! It’s a pretty special club to be part of. Pulling into St Maarten after New Year, seeing friends on a boat next door. Everyone has slogged through Christmas and with the promise of a night off you know it’s going to go a bit crazy! The Caribbean does that to you! What do you do now? Well my desk stint didn’t last long and I pretty quickly worked out what I needed to do. Before yachting, I qualified as a Level three Personal Trainer and used my time at Burgess to lead weekly lunchtime fitness sessions for staff. Since leaving they have asked me back to continue this, and I now run my own London based Personal Training company, www. aftermyworkout.com I am also a spin instructor at BOOM Cycle. Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based? Money aside. Just think about the things that make you happy and the environment you need to put yourself in to make that happen. I had a really wonderful time on-board but on to the next chapter and I’ve never felt more inspired and positive.
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Frutas Ramon by Carina Santa Catalina stand 127 frutasramon@ frutasramon.com Frutas Ramon are used by a huge range of yachts and have built up a very professional and reliable reputation. . They speak fluently in French and English in addition to Spanish of course and therefore it makes life easy for the chefs to explain their needs. If it’s possible to do then we do it!! Don’t forget that we live on an island and nothing is as easy as it seems. The more notice the better is the general rule, but emergencies can be handled!! Ideally place your order 2-3 days in advance, and most deliveries are free of charge. They buy produce every day for the orders, opening at 7h but receiving fresh stock at 8h30. They deliver Monday to Saturday to all the marinas around Mallorca between 11h and 14h including during the winter.
During the summer they deal with chefs from hundreds of different sized boats but when winter arrives they reserve the last hour of our day (13h-14) to help chefs to prepare their order lists for the crossings. Also they are able to write down a kind of skeleton plan of a crossing order for the crew from their vast experience. They also offer a delivery service into STP during winter for crew during the working day. Carina and her able staff care passionately about their customers, making their lives as easy as possible and whilst mistakes can happen, their intentions are very clear and this is why they are one of the longest established fresh food provisioners in Palma with a huge list of regular and repeat clients who keep returning year after year.
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Stewardess’ Pick of the Month from: Rialto Living - Our Favourite Lifestyle Store in PalmaWhether you’ve got the big man coming on board the boat, a charter scheduled or a potential buyer keen to nose around and test all flawlessly made beds for buoyancy, (so annoying!), you’re going to need some flowers. And although there are quite a few shops in central Palma which are more than capable of making a perfectly nice arrangement, Rialto’s bouquets, in my opinion, are second to none. With Rialto’s large windows displaying mannequins flaunting the latest fashion, it doesn’t really look like the goto place when you’re out and about on a flower mission. But if you take the Calle Sant Feliu entrance you’ll notice a glass structure inside on your left, where all their beautifully bound arrangements are kept fresh at an ideal temperature. From large arrangements
boasting extravagant colours and exotic flowers, to smaller toned-down bunches; they’ve all been lovingly put together by the talented Brigitta. She clearly has a real flair for mixing and matching; I love how some of them look effortless, as if they’ve just been picked. The flowers get refreshed up to three times a day but if what’s on display is not what you had in mind, Brigitta can easily make something especially for you. Whether that’s an oblong arrangement for the aft deck table or something pretty and petite for the master cabin bathroom, you name it...she’ll artfully snip and shape it.
Rialto also sell a selection of artificial flowers. The kind which don’t actually look fabricated but need a pinch to determine whether they are real or not. And while some people wrinkle their noses at the thought of showcasing satin, I’d actually like to put them to the test because I doubt they would be able to tell the difference..
Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, lies a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a whole array of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forgot to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like cafe and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.
I once worked on a boat where the main charterer’s wife almost had a fit when she saw the stylish composition of lilies I had positioned on the saloon table. She said she hated them passionately as she’d seen them on every single super yacht she’d cruised on. Rialto living came to the rescue and made a stunning lily-less arrangement
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Glossolalia (+34) 971 707 023 info@glossolalia.com www.glossolalia.com Don’t Be Afraid, This Won’t Hurt a Bit.... It’s time to head back to Mallorca after a long and busy summer season. What are your plans for the winter? If you are planning to stick around on our beautiful island then we would urge you to start to learn to speak Spanish. Learning the local language reduces the feeling of isolation, increases your enjoyment of your stay, opens up job opportunities, allows for integration into the community, and means that you can get on with things without having to rely on others to translate for you all the time.
can take advantage of the Pareto principle here, and realize that 20% of the effort you spend on acquiring new vocab could ultimately give you 80% comprehension in a language—for instance, in English just 300 words make up 65% of all written material. We use those words a lot, and that’s the case in every other language as well.
Tips to Start Learning:
2) Download a couple of Apps. Get yourself Google Translate for help with those tricky words and for some reassurance that you are heading in the right direction with a word and not making it up (Spanglish is a real thing!). You could also try Duolingo for some regular practice with vocabulary. Or download WaitChatter on to your computer. It’s a Google Chrome extension which pops up mini vocab tests inbetween Instant Messaging.
1) Don’t be afraid to try. Local people truly appreciate your efforts to communicate with them in their language. You
3) Go on a course. Glossolalia guarantees that you will learn a thousand new words during a week long course, and they
4) Fall in love. Well, they say taking a Spanish lover can encourage you to learn the language and be more motivated to learn. If you don’t think your current partner will go with that plan then find a pressing reason to learn, make a bet, and promise yourself a reward at the end of your studies, whatever works for you.
Here are some phrases to start you off: My name is ... Mi nombre es... I am from... Soy de.... I am onboard Motor Yacht .... Estoy a bordo del yate.... What is your name? ¿Como te llamas? I would like to buy ... Me gustaría comprar....
5) Learn to listen. Spanish spoken at its natural speed can be unintelligible to the novice. As you learn to hear the vowel sounds and understand the rhythm then it will become more understandable.
What is the price of this? ¿Qué precio tiene?
You can contact the team at Glossalalia on 971 707 023 (they also teach German, English and Russian, amongst other languages).
Thank you Gracias
Do you have....? ¿Tienes? Please Por favor
See you soon Hasta pronto
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NEWS 4 STEWS so, do yourself a favour and take it easy when you are experiencing A Social Life as the excess consumption of G and T’s often spiral into perilous self-deception such as the illusion of Look How Sexy I Am When I Dance and Everyone Loves Me And I Love them, Absolutely Forever. In my experience, a very dangerous place to be.
yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Galley Goddess Well, congratulations - you’ve survived the season - it’s over! You’ve slaved in the galley for days, months, eons and finally, yes, finally smiled that crazy maniac smile whilst waving off the last charter guests. Byeeeeee! YES! Now you are quietly marvelling to yourself that a) you’ve avoided that mental breakdown b) that the urge to set the galley on fire is quelled and c) you’ve stopped silently weeping and licking the portholes. October is here, yachties and it’s either time to go into the yard or prepare the boat for that crossing of the pond in November. It’s also a time of the year to experience that strange but wondrous phenomenon - called A Day
Off. As you emerge up the companionway and blink at the bright light you realise oh, dear lord, it’s beautiful out there; out past the gates of the marina. What are those big things covered in trees? Oh, they are called mountains. All those lights and buildings? Why are there so many people? Could that really be Palma? Palma, a magical place where there is no anchoring and no requests for a cooked breakfast from 7.00am until 4.00pm? Cross over those gates and you enter the very spiritual state called Having A Good Time which is often coupled with Chilling out. Combined with An Excellent Gin And Tonic can often lead to Having A Social Life. Now, personally I tend to rush things in the beginning,
After such evenings I usually find the nice, cold floor of the galley at 4.00am, strangely reassuring. The day after there are twangs of the guilt and the - OMG, I Am A Hopeless Alcoholic factor kicks in which ultimately triggers the Never, Ever, Never again thought. Life doesn’t want to be lived after those embarrassing Facebook photos your heartless crew mates have tagged you in start to pop up on your Grans newsfeed. Avoid at all costs the Oktoberfest - rumour has it vast oceans of beer is consumed, buxom ladies have their ample chests on show and apparently the men like to dress up as goat herders with leather pants, knee high socks and special shoes. Socks and sandals - I just knew it. With a beer very firmly in my hand as I type, I bring to you, dear readers a Misu with
a Oktober twist......Miene Damen und Herren, I give you the..... Beeramisu 450 gr mascarpone, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (para montar) 1/2cup, plus 1/2 cup Baileys Irish cream 230ml Guinness 36 Savoiardi (Italian ladyfingers) Good quality dark chocolate Combine the mascarpone and sugar in a medium bowl and stir it vigorously to dissolve sugar. Pop the whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of the Baileys into a mixing bowl and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, say 2 to 3 minutes. Then gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone. Loverly. Pour the Guinness into a shallow bowl and one at a time, dip your ladyfingers into Guinness without totally soaking them. Place in a tight single layer in a dish, breaking them into fit snugly. Drizzle 1/4 cup Baileys over the entire layer then pour about 1 to 2 cups of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, spreading over the entire surface. Grate a nice thick layer of chocolate over the top. Then repeat the process of ladyfingers soaked in the Guinness, Baileys
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NEWS 4 STEWS and mascarpone mixture, grandly finishing with a big fat layer of chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight before serving. Und................... Chocolate and Guinness cake ice cream 125g unsalted butter 35g cocoa, sifted 125ml Guinness 135gr plain flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 200g caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg 80g sour cream 1.5 litre good quality vanilla ice cream, softened. Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease and line an 18cm springform cake pan. Combine the butter, cocoa and Guinness in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts then set aside to cool. Chuck flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl
and stir to combine. Add Guinness mixture and mix to combine. Beat in vanilla, egg and sour cream. Pour into cake tin and bake for 50 to 60 mins. Cool. Finely crumb cake. Place the softened icecream in a bowl, add the cake crumbs and stir to combine. Transfer to large plastic container and freeze for 3 - 4 hours until set. Dear Islanders, be aware, festivities at Oktoberfest involve massive episodes of Biertrinken which along with Sexy Bardame can get one very Betrunken and De Teufel Wird los Sien. I promise you that it will be you lying on the galley floor feeling like Sheisse. Evidence of you being an Arschloch will be duly noted on your Oma’s newsfeed. Prost! Hasta la pasta, Galley Goddess
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NEWS 4 STEWS big party week of the season. The regatta will be pursuit style racing, open to all sailing yachts 20m plus, modern, cruising or classic. Three days of exciting racing and four days of on-shore Ibiza style parties and entertainment will coincide with the legendary closing parties of Ibiza – an exciting and definitely memorable combination to end the sailing season in the Mediterranean.
Deckers (+34) 971 282 056 www.uniforms4yachts.com info@uniforms4yachts.com Deckers Palma Well October is a great month for us here in Palma, we have lots going on here as we enter the Winter months. Firstly, although not strictly Palma but close enough is the Ibiza Rendevous 2015. Last year saw the inauguration of the Ibiza Rendezvous, the first
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ever superyacht regatta to embrace the iconic island of Ibiza. Spike Thompson, founder of the Superyacht Cup, the first and longest running superyacht regatta in the world, is behind the hottest new event in the sailing calendar with the aim of going back to the roots of the original regattas and “bringing back the fun!” Dates for Ibiza Rendezvous 2015 have been set from October 7-10, joining the last
This is a chance to end the summer in style, to explore the hidden gems of the island and to celebrate with friends. And it’s true what they say… Ibiza is always a good idea! Secondly we have the Pinmar Golf Tournament this year this will be held on the 15th to the 17th October at Son Gual Golf Course. It is one of the industries most valuable fundraising events and is now in its 27th year! Pinmar Golf Tournament provides one of the most unique networking opportunities in the industry,
quite different to conferences, boat shows and other industry events because of its informal and sociable atmosphere. After the golfing is complete there is a party at Mood on Friday and then on Saturday the event culminates in a spectacular awards ceremony and gala dinner at the venue Pueblo Español, dinner is followed by an impressive after party, if you still have the energy, at Palma’s famous Pacha nightclub. This event makes a vast amount of money for local charities be sure to get along if you can. Finally, October is a great month to see most of our Carribean buddies making it back to Palma shores, it is also a great time for uniform as the suppliers release a wave of new products for Winter wear. Drop us an email at info@uniforms4yachts.com and we will endeavour to meet your needs. Have a fabulous month and safe sailing!
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The Galley Club Calle Cotoner 21 Santa Catalina, Palma info@thegalleyclub.com www.thegalleyclub.com The Galley Club Courses October 1st: 3rd: 5th: 7th: 8th: 9th: 13th:
Pairing food & wine Free caviar talking. Label & legal caviar (taster include) 2 Week Entry level Yacht Cookery course Art of plating Finger food International artisan beer taste & food mach Sushi workshop
14th: Thai food 15th: Rice workshop 16th: Vegetarian & vegan cuisine 17th: Mediterranean Fish & market tour 19th: Olive oil taste 20th: Hot Japanese food 27th: Traditional tapas & paella 28th: Advance Thai workshop 29th: Cooking take away 30th: Tapas gourmet 31st: Ceviche tartar & carpaccio Contact: Katy Rosales awayfree@hotmail.com
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Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef Food to Share Sometimes I get the feeling that the traditional, three course dinner party is fast becoming a thing of the past. These days, people are increasingly favouring a more relaxed, laid back approach when inviting friends at home by offering a simple selection of tapas, dips and mezze-style dishes for everyone to share. When it’s done right, sharing plates will bring a relaxed spirit and friendly, casual conversation to your meal. Its also the perfect way to slow things down and savour great food at a lunch, dinner, cocktail party—you name it. Off course, offering small sharing plates is nothing new and in its basic form it is just an extension of the tapas theme here in Spain or Mezze from all over the Middle East and antipasto from all across Italy. They are extremely varied: hot or cold, from simple to inspired and each country has its own specialties.
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There is no doubt that Tapas are a national institution in Spain but did you know that the literal translation of tapa is “top” or “cover”. Although there are various theories to their origins, the most plausible one is this; The sherry houses of Andalusia placed a small plate over the glasses of wine to protect them from fruit flies and dust .a slice of bread and a tiny piece of local ham were placed on top to entice clients to the wine bar, and the saltiness of the ham helped to sell more sherries, before long the cooks from the bars would be creating evermore elaborate dishes to attract more customers and out-do the competition, and so the tapa was born and tapas restaurants around the world continue the tradition of small, shareable bites to enjoy with wine and friends. It has been said that “participating in the “tapeo” provides an opportunity to feel the pulse of the nation” and with its diversity, Colour and exuberance. For something a little more exotic you could try Mezze. Ranging from anything as simple as a basket of warm pita bread, a plate of feta cheese and a dish of marinated olives to some wonderful dips such as hummus and Baba Ganoush and great salads such as fattoush, Mezze is always interesting and fun. Derived from the Persian “maza” meaning “taste, relish,” or from the Arabic “mazmiz” which means to nibble at
food. Another word that represents the pleasure of savouring little pieces of food is Antipasto. Literally meaning “before the meal,” Antipasto is Italy’s version of tapas and was traditionally used to stimulate the appetite before digging into the main meal. Nowadays, Antipasti (Plural) can be the whole meal itself. One of the things I love making is Crostini. It’s basically Italy’s answer to Spain’s “Pintxo” or just a fancy name for baguette slices that have been brushed with oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and baked until golden brown and topped with an endless array of toppings. Here are a couple of delicious, simple recipes to get you started! Fresh Fig, Goat’s Cheese and Chive Crostini
Ingredients (serves 4) 8 slices of rustic bread, toasted 125g soft goat’s cheese 1tbsp cream cheese 2tsp of chopped chives 2 fresh figs, quartered 1tbsp olive oil Sea Salt & freshly ground black pepper Chive tops & Chervil leaves to garnish Place the soft goats cheese, cream cheese, chives and olive oil in a food processor and blend to combine. Season with sea Salt & freshly ground black pepper. Spread the bread slices with the goat’s cheese mixture and top each slice with a quartered fig. Garnish with chervil leaves and chive tops. Serve immediately.
NEWS 4 STEWS Pea & Gorgonzola Crostini with Parma Ham This recipe is from the new Fosh Food Magazine available at all good kiosks in Mallorca. Do you have your copy yet? Ingredients (serves 4) 8 slices of rustic bread, (Baguette or ciabatta) toasted 125g frozen peas 125g Gorgonzola cheese 1tbsp cream cheese 2tbsp olive oil
8 thin slices of Parma ham Sea Salt & freshly ground black pepper Place the peas, Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese and olive oil in a food processor and blend to combine. Season with sea Salt & freshly ground black pepper. Spread the bread slices with the Gorgonzola mixture and top each slice with Parma ham. Serve immediately.
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Mission Blue II: Protecting the ocean, the journey continues
Mission Blue II
In 2010, Mission Blue took sail in the Galapagos with a unique mix of 100 policy influencers, leading scientists, artists, innovators and activists. Conceived of as a TED-at-sea, Mission Blue sought to explore the challenges plaguing our ocean. It turned into far more than that. The group of people, remarkable as individuals, together became a powerful force that launched eight distinct ocean initiatives aided by $15 million in commitments.
Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands onboard the National Geographic Ship Orion with 99 other likeminded people from all walks of life with various skills and abilities on offer! This is Mission Blue II and it starts on October 10 with a charter flight from Brisbane Australia and I have the honor of representing Asociacion Ondine to promote the amazing Balearic Islands and why our surrounding sea is so important to protect. Now what and who is Mission Blue? Here is some info from their website..
For those who conceived of Mission Blue – including TED Prize winner Sylvia Earle and a group of TED directors and participants – we believed the right mix of participants, education, conversation, and inspiration could lead to change. It did, and this is why we’re doing it again. But this time we’re taking what we learned from the first voyage to make Mission Blue II an even more focused and impactful experience. Let’s start with the trip itself: a voyage along the Pacific Equator from Papua New Guinea to the Solomon Islands. Beyond experiencing the ecological richness of one of the world’s most stunning areas, we’re going with a purpose: to understand and help protect this region from specific threats. Further, we’re already working with local leaders to tackle two specific
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Orion challenges, and we need voyagers who are eager to engage. So actually, my primary role is to assist the professionals on board with input into other organizations projects, to share my knowledge and skills and hopefully add a part to a positive solution to local issues. I shall be doing with this with pleasure and pride and with hope that what I can add will be worthwhile to these people and their marine environments in focus. Of course my passion is the Balearic Sea and should someone be brave enough to ask what I do, they will definitely know all about The Balearic Islands and Asociacion Ondine. How do I promote a small grassroots conservation, research and education organization to an audience that may or may not know where or what the Balearic Islands are? This issue was addressed in an Asociacion
Ondine meeting a few months ago, the solution...make a film to promote the beauty and importance of the Balearic Islands marine environments and the issues that are faced here. So I shall be armed with my laptop and a short film, of course filmed and produced by David Diley from Scarlet View Media. We will release this film online for you all to see and enjoy and hopefully bring the mysterious underwater world of the Balearics to people that have had no contact at all with it. The funding for this film came from Asociacion Ondine´s biggest private supporters, Stefan & Irina Hearst (Sponsors of the Mallorca Stingray Survey Phase 1, Sponsors of my Mission Blue II Expedition) So here we go with another very large thank you to you both for your help!! The MPA team within Asociacion Ondine have also provided science based presentations for me to use
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Solomon Islands whilst I am participating in Mission Blue II. Armed and dangerous I guess you could say! Armed with passion and tools to promote our amazing islands and dangerously positive due to the assistance we have received.
I may be alone on the boat, ah too bad, so sad...but I shall have everyone who has ever contributed to Asociacion Ondine by my side! Stay tuned for the next article...Mission Blue II... as it happened!
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(+34) 658 399 145 (+34) 971 916 165 brad@ondineescape.com www OndineEscape.com Dive Course for Yacht Crew Summer 2015 has been and gone, it’s now time to catch up on some relaxing time with friends and get some more courses in so your CV´s look a little fuller for next season! Although in water activities like diving have no real regulations within the yachting industry, there are more and more yachts looking to employ crew with recreational dive certifications, be it freediving or SCUBA. So how do you get the most out of your dive training and relate it back to your career. Do your homework; although there are some big brands labeled on dive center walls it doesn’t necessarily mean they are the right school for you. Check out the shops blogs, their overall presentation and go to meet and talk before committing to your course. I can’t stress the importance, particularly at entry level, to choose the right school.
The most important factor when selecting a dive school is by far the instructor who will be teaching your course, typically, the less experienced instructors will teach entry level courses and the more experienced instructors will teach the more advanced courses such as Stress & Rescue. This however, is not always the case! Once you have found the right dive school and instructor you should talk to them about your goals and where you want to go with your diving. The SSI (SCUBA Schools International) revamped system is a fantastic new bespoke dive training system that allows divers to really open up options and concentrate on the type of diving each individual is looking for. It is also a truer system in relation to people’s ability and certification level. For example, to gain a SSI Advanced Certification there is no actual advanced course, it is based on experience and knowledge. Requiring 4 different specialty certifications and 24 logged dives. This is a much clearer representation of an advanced diver than some other dive certification organizations. On that note, there are over 130 certifying dive agencies worldwide, all of which are equally recognized and some more respected than others due to the quality of training they provide. The other things that may
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influence your choice of dive school are the in house standards they adhere to. All certified dive schools have standards set by certifying agencies but many use these standards as a base and create tighter, more professional standards in house. For example, the student to instructor ratio for most certifying agencies is 8 students to 1 instructor… There are high quality dive schools that have smaller ratios, high quality gear and experienced instructors for all levels of training. It makes a massive difference to your overall experience as well as your ability at the end of the course. It is also a great help if your instructor has boat qualifications and experience too, this way they can relate training back to your working Scheduling is also another factor to take into consideration, due to diving not being a requirement on yachts is less likely a captain will give crew time off work to
conduct dive course, unless they are super cool of course! Talk to your dive school and see if they can offer a tailored schedule. Once you have the correct training the real fun begins, building experience! If you´re in the Mediterranean, do not right it off, there are some very cool dives in the Med. If you are lucky enough to be in tropical locations then enjoy the spectacular colors of the corals and marine life. Diving is really one of life´s pleasures, mixing experiences in nature with social atmospheres and maybe even leading you into a different career path than what you first imagined for yourself. Should you have any questions related to dive training, be it course related or location related, please don’t hesitate to contact me for some helpful tips on getting the most out of your diving!
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Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemar medical.com Aspirin, The Great Survivor It is often said in medical circles that, if aspirin was invented and launched these days, it would not get a product licence! There are so many troublesome side effects from it and some of them, such as a bleeding stomach ulcer, can be life-threatening. Aspirin is an established medication because it was first on the scene and, despite its side effects, it works as an anti-inflammatory painkiller and as an effective treatment for fever. Back in 1899, when it was launched, there were very few synthetic medications available so people were prepared to take the rough with the smooth. The effect on the stomach can cause a painful peptic ulcer which can erode into a stomach artery and lead to severe blood loss. The blood curdles in the acid environment of the stomach and emerges as substantial vomit which looks like coffee
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grounds – this is a serious situation. Even if the ulcer misses the artery, it can simply erode right through the stomach wall and produce a perforated ulcer which releases stomach contents into the abdomen and causes peritonitis which is even more painful and also life-threatening. Bleeding is also generally aggravated by aspirin because it thins the blood by inhibiting platelet stickiness, an important component of normal blood clotting. It takes 80 days to replace a cohort of platelets completely so even one dose of aspirin, given in good faith for pain relief, can prejudice blood clotting for the best part of three months. Other side effects include ringing in the ears and loss of hearing, severe allergy causing swelling of the eyes, face, lips, throat – similar to the allergic reaction seen with some foodstuffs or with insect stings – and some children develop a condition called Reye´s Syndrome which can lead to brain and liver damage and associated severe disability or death. The recognition of Reye´s Syndrome led to the end of the use of aspirin in children in the 1980s (under 16 years in the UK and under 19 years in US)) and, because it can affect babies in utero and also in breast milk, aspirin is not used in pregnancy either. Paracetamol became the first choice replacement, being very well tolerated and safe in normal dosage, and it
has gone on to be one of the first choices for pain control and fever management as the children became adults in the decades following. The pharmaceutical industry has applied much effort to produce alternatives to aspirin which is why there are so many anti-inflammatory medications on the market – the aim being to produce the most effective alternative but with the minimum of side effects and thereby corner a piece of this very big market. At the same time, aspirin could have gradually dropped down the list and gone into medical history, apart from the loyal adults with cast-iron stomachs who appreciate its effective painkilling temperature-lowering properties.
the end of the story but very interesting and important results are emerging which indicate that aspirin may have an inhibitory effect on the development of some common cancers. In 2010, a retrospective analysis of research studies showed that individuals allocated aspirin for between four and eight years had about a 25% lower risk of dying from cancer. This protective effect continued long after the trials had ended. After 20 years, their overall risk of dying from cancer was still 20% lower than the placebo group.
Paradoxically, the main reason aspirin has survived more generally as a first choice into the present time is its ability to thin the blood! This is normally a hazard and is more likely to be a problem when taken at painkilling doses but, when taken in a tiny daily dose, can be beneficial in preventing blood clotting that could lead to a heart attack or a stroke. The tiny dose is much less likely to cause the other side effects but is sufficient to reduce the platelet stickiness and preserve the person from blood clots seeding in a blood vessel and then dislodging to end up blocking an artery in the heart or the brain.
More recent research is confirming this effect in the general population and seems particularly effective in preventing oesophageal, stomach and bowel cancers. The results for people at risk of hereditary bowel cancer are especially compelling but there are a string of studies confirming a positive effect in the general population. A very large study was reported in Philadelphia in April - after up to 32 years of follow-up, about 20,400 women and 7,570 men developed cancer, the investigators found, and men and women who took a regular dose of aspirin twice a week or more had a lower risk of cancer overall than people who did not regularly take aspirin. The reduced risk was again largely due to fewer cases of gastrointestinal cancers.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS that aspirin inhibits the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain. Prostaglandins also inhibit mechanisms that destroy cancer cells and therefore allow the cancer to start and to gain ground. Since aspirin reduces prostaglandin production generally, we may see a resurgence in the use of aspirin but now as a cancer preventer. The jury is still out and the authorities make cautious noises about not selfmedicating because aspirin still has those potentially serious side effects outlined earlier. On the other hand, it is easy to see how people who are otherwise well and with no indigestion symptoms may decide to take a daily dose having decided that the benefits outweigh the risks.
beverley@rawfooddiet forlife.com (+34) 629 867 785 Why Living and Raw Foods are the Basics of Nourishment In our present culture it is apparent that we have deviated from living sensibly especially where our nourishment is concerned. Much of our food intake comes in the form of fast foods which merely appear to meet our needs but actually do not. They not only lack
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in nourishment but often contain harmful ingredients. It is vital that we return to our natural way of eating and eliminate all the chemicals and toxins, pesticide and herbicide from our food. Many ancient civilizations followed the ways of nature and knew the importance of eating live and raw organic foods. The basics are composed of raw uncooked vegetables, fruits, germinated and sprouted grains, nuts and seeds, sprouted legumes, green sprouts, alkalinizing juices and some dehydrated and fermented foods. Why should we eat raw food and not cook our food? During this apparently harmless process of cooking our food over 42ยบ vital enzymes are destroyed proteins are coagulated, making them very difficult to assimilate and the vitamins are mostly destroyed. Pesticides are restructured into even more toxic compounds, valuable oxygen is lost and free radicals are produced. In addition there is another danger in cooked foods that has a special significance for our modern era with its over whelming stresses on the human immune system making individuals increasingly vulnerable to a variety of diseases. A raw and living foods diet is loaded with enzymes, vitamins and minerals, abundant in oxygen and especially high in fiber and alkalinity. The abundance of oxygen in these foods
should not be ignored. More and more studies reveal that illness cannot live in a highly oxygenated and nourished body, deprivation of such leads to disease and death. On a raw food diet a continual supply of oxygen is fed in to the body with extremely beneficial results and is known to reverse acidification, aging, disease and death which is caused by cooked and processed foods. With these simple and comprehensive truths in mind it is easy to see how harmony can be restored to the body through the the use of fresh raw and living foods. (Adapted version from Brian Clement by Beverley Pugh). How would you like to take your first steps into a healthier lifestyle? Just go to www. rawfooddietforlife.com where you can download for FREE 7 of my favorite green smoothies to get you going! Beverley Pugh, Hippocrates Health Educator,Raw Vegan Food Chef & Coach,Helping People To Help Themselves!
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HEALTH & WELLNESS immediately taken to a clinic no matter whether you think it is a subluxation or a dislocation as there are many nerves and blood vessels in this area which can be compromised and medical attention is required even if the shoulder has popped back by itself.
Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Shoulder Dislocations The shoulder joint is a synovial ball and socket joint and is also known as a universal joint due to its exceptional range of movement however some amount of stability is sacrificed for this mobility, making the shoulder one of the most easily dislocated joints in the body. A partial subluxation is when the head of the humerus (the ball part of the shoulder joint) attempts to come out of the socket. This is often followed by a “spontaneous reduction” meaning that it popped straight back in by itself. A full dislocation is when the whole ball displaces out of its socket, most commonly forwards, but can also go downwards or backwards which is less common. The cause of a subluxation or dislocation is usually a fall onto an outstretched arm or a direct blow as seen in
contact sports such as rugby or martial arts although just recently I had a patient sustain a dislocation when falling out of a taxi! Recurrent dislocating shoulders may also be caused by a genetic anomaly where the cup or glenoid, has a diminished concavity which causes the shoulder to be less stable under outside pressure. This can be easily diagnosed with an x ray. A dislocated shoulder usually occurs under a traumatic circumstance so the signs and symptoms include immediate pain which increases in intensity with attempted movement as the resulting muscle spasm kicks in. There is weakness in all muscle groups of the affected arm and the shape of the shoulder joint changes. In an anterior dislocation the ball of the humerus can be seen and felt under the armpit and the contour of the shoulder appears to collapse. There will eventually be widespread bruising around the shoulder and chest. The sufferer should be
The procedure to put the joint back into alignment is called a Shoulder Reduction. There are several methods to reduce a shoulder joint such as the Hippocratic, Kocher, Milch and Stimson method. The choice of reduction will depend on the direction of the dislocation and the intensity of muscle spasm. Reduction of the shoulder joint is usually performed under anaesthetic or sedation as it is a painful procedure. Once the shoulder is back in place the muscle spasms from the Rotator Cuff will subside and the pain quickly diminish. Reduction of a dislocated shoulder should be performed by a medical professional however in the case of Recurrent Dislocation the patient may be experienced in reducing their own shoulder. A skill made famous by Mel Gibson’s character in Lethal Weapon however I cannot recommend this method!
Recurrent dislocations can cause great instability of the shoulder joint. Every time there is a subluxation or dislocation, the capsule and ligaments become more and more slack as they are stretched at each occasion. Ultimately an operative procedure will be required to help tighten up these soft tissues. After the shoulder has been reduced it will then be immobilized for some weeks in a sling which holds the arm across the chest. After a time designated by the orthopaedic specialist, physiotherapy rehabilitation will commence. The aim of the physio is to regain full range of movement of the shoulder while controlling the pain. Gradual exercise is introduced to improve muscle tone which stabilizes the shoulder joint. Once full movement has been achieved resisted exercise may begin to strengthen and help prevent a recurrent dislocation or subluxation. One last thought, If you think you may be suffering from shoulder instability or recurrent subluxations then do get this investigated. As with all joint instability, it is so much easier to fix if it is caught early.
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Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com Training the Sailing Team Tilakkhana in Porto Cervo Training the race crew aboard the Wally Tilakkhana , in Porto Cervo, was an incredible experience. Working with some professional sailors and experienced yacht crew without actually knowing how to sail was an amazing opportunity for me. Being out on the water was so exhilarating and I learnt a lot about yacht racing ¡. So thank you to the crew for inviting me onboard. ( especially the Captain Greg Butler-Davis ) Sadly our sailing results were not overly exceptional but it was only the second time we had worked together and we were competing against other very experienced teams. I felt there is a real need to have a trainer aboard and we ( Katie Handyside SL ) would welcome putting together both nutritional plans and exercise routines for other race crew.
Focusing on high energy, nutrient dense foods that are easy to eat and satiating, our routines focused around core work, stretching and joint mobility exercises. Prior to the regatta we can have you strong and energised - ready for action and to cope with the hauling of heavy and awkward sails, as well as being agile and able to cope with moving quickly in small spaces. Having a morning ritual is a great team building exercise for the day - not just for sailboat crew but for any crew or organisation. Encouraging people to workout together creates positive energy and motivation for the rest of the day. The focus of the routine can be based around many activities - training for a group or company event, or simply working on counterbalancing sitting behind a desk for extended periods of time. Thank you team S/Y Tilikkhana ( namely the Captain Greg Butler-Davis) - we will be rooting for you all in St Tropez. Best of luck.
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The Pre Sail Core Workout • Held straight arm plank 1 minute • Lower your body slowly to the floor tucking the elbows • Mini cobras ( pressing your hands into the floor gently curl your torso up off the floor, extending the torso up and back. 20 reps • Push yourself up into a straight arm plank: • Spiderman’s 20 reps (same side knee comes round
the outside of the body to the elbow) • Cross bodies 20 reps • The opposite knee comes underneath the body to the opposite elbow •Push ups 20 reps Repeat this three times and finish off with some gentle stretching. Cat and cows (hands and knees) flex and arch the spine. Downward dog.
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LEGAL AND FINANCIAL NEWS times when that matters not one jot. It is votes in the ballot box that determines power, not rational economic theory. The truth is that since the global crash of 2008 too many people in Western democracies have been sidelined. Made to pay for the mistakes of others through brutal, and arguably necessary austerity, and left behind by the stuttering recovery.
Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Straight Out of Left Field The landslide election last month of Jeremy Corbyn to the leadership of the Labour party came so far, and so fast out of leftfield (excuse the pun) that it caught literally everyone by surprise, not least the main man himself. The arch contrarian who had virtually defined his career by the things he has opposed, now has to now put his head above the parapet and catch the bullets in his teeth, and there will be bullets, from all sides. Not least from within the Labour party, whose new breed of sharp suited PPE graduates with 200 quid haircuts had the swaggering arrogance to assume that old Labour, socialist Labour, the Labour of donkey jackets, corduroy slacks and hand knitted jumpers was dead and buried. This was a coup from beyond the grave. But here’s the thing, it wasn’t a
coup, it was democracy in it’s purest form, more than 300,000 people signed up to join the Labour party in order to vote in the contest, no doubt a number of whom were mischief making Conservatives, but most were not. Another 30,000 joined in the first three days since Corbyn’s coronation. It is getting difficult to see this as anything other than a popular uprising of the disaffected. It is, of course impossible that Corbyn will win a general election isn’t it?, just as it was impossible that he would become head of Her Majesty’s opposition. After all, with the modern breed of media savvy, whiter than white smiles of the sound bite politicians who could expect to see a good old fashioned socks and sandals socialist rise beyond heckling from the back benches? It is difficult to see Corbyn’s brand of politics and antiausterity economics being a success financially speaking, but we are living through
Corbyn’s meteoric rise sits within a context of the rise of anti-austerity, even antiestablishment politics across the Western world. You could argue that Corbyn has a few things in common with UKIP’s Nigel Farage, but while they are poles apart in policy, the common ground is that they offer something new. They appeal to those who feel they are not represented by the mainstream. Take a look at the USA with the jockeying for position for the Republican Party nomination for the 2016 general election. The folically challenged comedy candidate Donald Trump with his ‘screw you’ manifesto is leading the field. We could be heading for a Trump v’s Hillary Clinton race for the oval office, get the popcorn in for that one, it sounds unmissable. Podemos in Spain, a party that didn’t even exist at the last election in 2011 is currently polling in first, or possibly a close second ahead of the country’s general election in December, based largely on an anti austerity, strongly socialist platform.
One country is far enough along the electoral cycle to have tested this new rise of the left in Europe, and it hasn’t exactly gone according to plan. The Greeks have suffered more than anyone from the biting austerity that followed decades of a mismanaged economy taken out at the knees by the credit crunch. In no mood to suffer any more they voted in Europe’s first anti austerity government in January this year. Syriza and their cabal of left field thinkers promised them the Earth, and delivered them to a position worse than the one they so bitterly opposed, leaving the country in a bigger mess economically, and politically than the one they took over in less than nine months flat. Syriza should stand as a warning to all. They got there first, and failed. A warning to the disaffected that a vote based on hope is not enough in itself, politicians peddling that message must be interrogated and held to account before they are handed the reins of power. A warning to our politicians and leaders, that democracy is a system that only works by majorities. If you ignore a majority of your people, and allow a majority to feel left out, downtrodden and under represented, then prepare to defend yourself against the reincarnation of Wat Tyler leading a 21st century peasants revolt.
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Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com Charter and Insurance You have a non Spanish flag commercially coded vessel and want to charter it here in the Balearics. You address your local insurance company asking if everything is ok from their part and they say yes. Well, this might not be really the case as the insurance policy alone as such is not sufficient for the charter license. According to art. 6.1h from the Balearic Order from the November the 6th 2007 that rules the charter activity in the Balearics, Orden de la ConsejerĂa de Obras PĂşblicas, Viviendas y Transportes de 6 de noviembre de 2007, for the application of a charter license at the Conselleria de Turisme i Esports of the Balearic Government you have to file among other paperwork Certificate by the insurance company stating that the
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vessel fulfils the requirements of the Spanish compulsory insurance in two aspects : a) The obligatory civil liability insurance according Royal Decree Real Decreto 607/1999 de 16 de Abril, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento del seguro de responsabilidad civil de suscripciĂłn obligatorias b) The obligatory passengers insurance according Royal Decree el Real Decreto 1575/1989, de 22 de diciembre, Reglamento del Seguro Obligatorio de viajeros, that includes the minimum amounts to be covered in case of accidents This certificate has to be issued in Spanish or translated into Spanish and has to mention specifically both Spanish Royal Decrees. The insurance policy, the contract, the general conditions or receipt of payment are not enough you have to provide the certificate otherwise there is no charter license. And here comes the main pitfall. If your insurance company
has an office or a broker here in the Balearics or in Spain normally there is no problem as they have such a model of such certificate and can sign and stamp it immediately. However, if the insurance company has absolutely no contact with Spanish offices, subsidiaries or brokers we can have a problem as the foreign insurance companies are quite reluctant to issue such a certificate and refuse to mention the Royal Decrees. They start involving
their legal advisers and the foreign lawyers probably will argue that they do not know the details of the Spanish Law. And as the Balearic Authorities are very strict in this point and in the wording and require to express specifically both Royal Decree we have even seen cases in which the ship owners had to contract a second insurance policy in Spain just to get the proper wording in the certificate.
ADVERTISING FEATURE: LEGAL AND FINANCIAL NEWS One of the first areas to consider is what will be the financial impact of you returning to live and work in a taxed environment. Therefore, it is essential to take advice as to the impact of such a decision and also when would be the most opportune time to move back into the tax system of wherever you are intending to live.
St. James’s Place Roy Duns (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/royduns. St James’s Place Wealth Management If you plan for your exit from the yachting industry just before you leave it it will be too late. In reality you should start planning your exit at the start of your career, though few people have the foresight to do so. As optimists we will all naturally assume that any exit will be on our own terms and at a time of our choosing Reality of course can be different whereby illness or accident can result in you being unable to continue to work in the industry at any time. The factors to be considered when leaving the yachting industry are similar to those when exiting a business * except that many yachtsmen will have worked away from their home tax jurisdiction and will probably have not paid much if any tax.
One thing that needs to be considered long before any decision is made to leave the industry and that is protection for you and/or your family i.e. life assurance, medical cover, accident and sickness protection. Within the industry many boats offer life and other cover whilst you are employed on that boat. Quite often such cover is literally only valid when you are on the boat and not even in the dockyard or ashore. This, therefore is something that should be checked out when the employment package is being discussed. Additionally, this is an industry in which people move from boat to boat quite frequently and therefore potentially will have periods when they have no cover. For somebody who has a family that would rely on an insurance pay-out in the event of death/ accident or injury it would be catastrophic were this to occur at a time of no cover. Therefore at an early stage in your career you should consider taking out your own protection insurance (in addition to that provided by the boat) to ensure continuity of cover wherever
you are and whatever you are doing. A further reason for taking cover out at an early stage is that medical conditions that develop later in life may then make you uninsurable whereas having cover already in place means that this would not be an issue in such circumstances. Finally you should ensure that any cover implemented is valid worldwide. For those crew who have planned in advance and have pensions and/or investments there is a need to see how they will fit in to the tax regime of wherever you are going to live. An example of how not to do things are the many British citizens who go to live in Spain and become Spanish tax resident whilst retaining their existing UK based investments, only to find that what were tax efficient investments in the UK are just the opposite in Spain .The lesson here is that you need to ensure in advance that the pensions/ investments that you hold are appropriate for the tax regime under which you are going to live and if not do something about it! If all the above sounds too daunting, do not be deterred from taking action, why not join us at one of the no obligation financial clinics we are holding at the Real Club Nautico Palma on Monday 5th October and Friday 9th October between 10am and 1pm, to discuss your personal situation in confidence. To
make an appointment, simply use the contact details below. Alternatively if those dates are not convenient and you would like to receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Roy Duns of St. James’s Place Wealth Management on 0044191 3851530 or www. sjpp.co.uk/royduns. The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on individual circumstances. *Exit strategies may include the referral to a service that is separate and distinct to those offered by St. James’s Place. Representing only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s websit www.sjp.co.uk/products.
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Nick Jones Business Development Director Nick.jones@premfx.com www.premfx.com (+34) 971 576 724 Premier FX – International Currency Transfers Making regular money transfers abroad. Many people take the task of sending regular payments abroad for granted and just entrust it to their banks to get the job done. In fact, many don’t even look at their bank statements or consider the exchange rates or charges being levied for such transactions. When contemplating larger transfers then people generally do look at alternatives, such as using the services of a specialist currency broker, where much better exchange rates and zero charges may apply. But these currency exchange brokers are not just there to help with the big stuff. The same competitive exchange rates can be had for the more mundane transfers, whether that be a regular payment for rent or bills, sending funds back “home” each month, topping up bank accounts or paying for goods and services. And they can deal in all major
currencies, anywhere in the world. But when exchange rates are favourable, did you know that you can fix the rate for up to two years, even for small regular payments? Leading broker, Premier FX, is doing this every day for their clients, and nice savings are being made. Here’s a real example to show what is possible: “One client was sending a regular sum of €1500 from his Spanish bank account to his savings account in the UK each month. His problem was that, due to the fluctuations in exchange rates, he never knew how much he was going to receive in his account each time, which made it hard for him to budget. Moreover, his bank was charging him a €25 fee each time they did it! Premier FX waited until the market was in the right place and then we fixed an exchange rate for 12 months. The client set up a regular transfer to us and we automatically sent the Pounds to his account, with no charges at all. So now he didn’t need to take any action each time, he knew exactly what he was getting each month, and at the end of the year, he calculated that he had “gained” the equivalent of a whole extra month’s money!”
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RESTAURANT REVIEW Sa Casa Restaurant Calle de la Boteria, 14, La Lonja, Palma (behind Lenox Pub) (+34) 971 574 374 La Lonja área in the old section of Palma, on a warm balmy September evening is thriving, buzzing with scores of restaurants, mostly tapas bars, one after the other and all full to capacity with 30 minute waits not unusual. We chose Sa Casa just behind the Lennox pub, run by Salvador and his lovely wife Katia. This small restaurant has been run by them for only three years, and in that time they have managed to established it as a top notch eatery, in this competitive environment. They have an extensive menu with a wide selection of tapas, meat & fish, and five different types of paellas. We counted 25 different available tapas deciding that the four of us fancied trying a few different dishes rather than a conventional meal. We started with the dates wrapped in bacon and some goat’s cheese. It was a good combination of flavours. A ration of cod and spinach croquets, mushrooms made with their own sauce, some prawns in a garlic butter which were really delicious. Then some mussels followed by squid in a tempura batter. Finally some small chorizos in a rich wine sauce all
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accompanied by a mixed grill of vegetables. It was all very well presented, and their waitress (Cecelia) was very friendly and helpful. The tapas were all enjoyed with a couple of bottles of a very dry white “Albariño” from the Galicia area of Spain. Basically we couldn’t begin to think about puddings as we were all well sated, maybe next time! Sa Casa. We decided was a restaurant full of surprises as the host will basically adapt any dish to your taste, whether it be a sirloin steak stuffed with fish, or a salmon in a delicious sauce. Salvador, the owner and chef, told us he is from Valencia, which explained the fantastic range of paellas on offer, Valenciana paellas being considered the best in Spain. We concluded that we would have to return on a Sunday lunchtime to enjoy one of those paellas with the family and friends, just as you would a Sunday Roast in the UK!!
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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”
Situated in Puerto Adriano the Restaurant offers you an excellent menú from the freshest products. At the hand of its Chef, Margot Montiel, probably the youngest chef in the restaurant sector in Mallorca. One must try their unique. Salmon Chipi (White wine cream and sauce, artichokes and pine nuts). As well as the mouthwatering Grilled Argentine Sirloin steak. Vino del Mar is Open all year round 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS 2009 215,000 € VAT Paid Owner’s version from first owner with teak decks. Powered by an 110hp Yanmar with bow thruster. In mast Furling main, 2x Furling genoa and spinnaker gear. Full Raymarine navigation with radar, chart plotter and auto pilot. Premiere and Preference package, includes air-conditioning, generator, electric winches, blue hull, electric toilets, cockpit covers, bimini, etc. View our photo album: www.whitesyachts.com
Beneteau Oceanis 54 2010 280,000 € 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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Beneteau Oceanis 54, 2010. One owner from new all GRP with blue hull and wood decks. Yanmar 110hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, classic rig, 3 out of 4 winches. Electric. Sleeps 6 guests + 2 in saloon conversion + small crew cabin for 1. The boat has done a small amount of charter, is coded in Spain and Spanish Matriculated. Very well equipped and maintained. Lying Mallorca and priced at 280,000 euros Tax paid.
Fairline Phantom 50 2006
Fairline Phantom 50, 2006, all GRP with teak decks. Twin Volvo 715hp diesels, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning. Sleeps 6 in 3 cabin. Only lightly used the past few years, low hours. Inventory includes Williams tender. (Brochure photograph)
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.
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.
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BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Beneteau Oceanis 43 2007 130,000 € VAT Paid Three cabin layout with Yanmar 54HP diesel engine. This is a lightly used, privately owned (one owner from new), yacht in very well kept condition, well specified and fitted out for Mediterranean cruising. A berth is available in Spain if required.
Sanlorenzo SL 108 2008 Recently reduced to 4,500,000 € 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
Since 1987
This beautiful yacht is in “as new” condition and turn-key ready for the season. Owned by one owner, it has been taken care of by a professional crew 12 months a year. Offers welcome.
Pearl 75 Spring 2015 2,737,600 GBP Excl. VAT
This new Pearl 75 is currently in build and is available for delivery in Spring 2015. She boasts a stunning Kelly Hoppen interior with a new open plan galley layout, master and VIP double cabins and two twin guest cabins, all with en-suite. She comes with the upgraded option of 2x MTU twin 1250HP engines, coupled to ZF series 4000 pod drives, allowing joystick manoeuvrability.
NEREIDA Hanse 630 delivered new 2008 520,000 € Excl. VAT
Simon Turner Broker simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 M. +34 639 701 234 www.northropandjohnson.com
A very highly specified example, benefitting from many upgrades. She had all new standing rigging June 2015. New main and jib in 2013. She has teak decks, electric winches (4), Carbon “Park Av.” boom. Hydraulic gangway, hydraulic bow-thruster, gen set, two water-makers, dive compressor, air-conditioning, state of the art Raymarine electronics 2011, two autopilots, three liferafts, dinghy & outboard … and more. Located Palma. Asking Euro 520,000 plus IVA.
Sunseeker Manhattan 74 2001 525,000 GBP VAT 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.
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FOR SALE For Sale: “Think Christmas” - Full length mink coat (Blackmar) size. 14/16. Perfect Condition 2,500€. Tel: 608 767 587. For Sale: 2.80 metre Avon Rover rib (rigid hull) good condition with a very clean and tidy 9.9hp 2-stroke outboard engine with tiller. Lighter and more powerful than the new 4 strokes. Runs like new. Always garage stored and used as a tender. Can be viewed in Santa Ponsa. 2250 Euros. For more details/ pictures email: gs@ elitemarking.com or call Grant +44 7765407334. For Sale: 2013 yamaha 9.9 outboard, less than 50hrs, mechanically sound, couple of small scratched on cowling. Located at RCNP for viewing/ testing. €1800 ono. Contact Richard on 664 701 463. For Sale: 1999 Honda 1000 VTR Firestorm. Very good condition, new tyres, 2 yrs MOT. €1950.00 ono. Dave Potter: 971 872 436 / 606 973 151. For Sale: 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: Rio 600 Day boat For Sale. Name: Moonraker Year 2002. Flag: Española tax paid PMI number. Registered also on UK SSR (english owner). Make of the motor: Mercruiser 3.0L. Recent service October 2014, just going back in water now. Flares lines, fenders, fitted vhf / iPod / radio on board and VHF hand held. Moored Port Andratx Club de Vela, summer mooring 270€ PCM high season inclusive water. Hauled out, anti fouled winterised, stored every year from October 1 through to summer season. Contact Alex Swindells, (+34) 620 266 212, alex@eliteyachtlinen.com 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.
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For Sale: Dinghy Caribe I32, length -3,10m, Certificated CE 4 with folded aluminium floor board. New - never been used. Motor Yamaha 8hp outboard, weight - 38kg. New - never been used. Price together is - 3.890,-eu ono. Call 699 604 665. For Sale: 13 Foot Boston Whaler Sport boat. Price - 4.950,-eu negotiable. Call 699 604 665. For Sale: Flying fifteen for sale. IRL 3753. Ovington Mk X. Beautifully balanced boat, extremely well maintained, fantastic racing record. Comes with 3 suits Goacher sails, “Tactic” compass new overcover, new rudder, toolkit, spares etc. Boat is on well-maintained Sovereign road trailer. Lying Port de Pollenca. 10 k. euros. Contact Ken Dumpleton: +353 87 251 96 82 or kdumpleton@gmail.com. For Sale: Never used 2013 Plastimo Ibiza 6 life raft – 695€ (rrp £1,750) 40 kg / 80 x 47 x 30 cm. The Ibiza lift raft is the Spanish regulatory model required for recreational boating. Designed for extreme conditions: large number and volume of ballast pockets, large area drogue anchor, inflation up to -15 °C, double insulating floor for thermal protection, fluorescent orange canopy, SOLAS 4.3 cd outside flashlight, radar and retro-reflecting stripes. Serviced up to 2014. Contact Michelle on 639 171 364. For Sale: SEA RAY 200S Superb boat, original gelcoat. 5.0l LX V8 Mercruiser engine (522hrs) whichalong with the bravo 1 leg has just been serviced. Afloat in Palma area. Amust see boat. 2600kg twin axle braked trailer. Always wintered ashore andundercover in a shed. Full winter cover and a summer cockpit cover. Newbluetooth Fusion radio with pioneer waterproof speakers. New fresh waterpump for swim platform shower and sink. 220v battery charger permanentlymounted. Built in cooler box. V-berth. All seating and vinyl in good condition.Great boat for that early morning wakeboard or cruising at the weekends… Call 645679130 for more details. €11,000 with trailer.
For Sale: LASER DINGHY complete with trolley and cover 650€. Call Robin on 971 675 643.
MISCELLANEOUS 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. For Rent: 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. 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. 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 Tony for more details on 654 242 184.
JOBS / EMPLOYMENT Seeking Position: 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. Job Vacancy: We are looking for a guardiennage assistant to help look after our growing fleet of clients’ yachts. Must speak English and have previous experience in the industry. info@ palmawatch.com. For interviews, call 971 932 249 and ask for Michaela. Job Vacancy: Yacht Cleaner wanted urgently for a busy company. be able to speak Spanish and English, and have previous experience in the industry. info@palmawatch.com. For interviews, call 971 932 249 and ask for Michaela. Job Vacancy: ISSGMT – Global Marine Travel who recently celebrated their first anniversary in Palma is expanding! The USA based Travel Management Company is seeking an experienced travel consultant to join their dynamic global booking team. The position is largely focused on travel logistics for private yacht crew and shore based maritime personnel. The ideal candidate must have a history of superior customer service as well as a strong background in the Amadeus GDS, knowledge of International routings, and excellent telephone demeanor. This full time, day shift position is based in the GMT offices at STP Boatyard. Interested parties should forward their CV and salary history to Laurence.carlier@flyissgmt.com. Employment Opportunity Hydraulic Technician required for a dynamic hydraulic installation and service company in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Employer is the leader in their field, applicant must be min. 3 yrs experienced in hydraulic systems installation, service and maintenance, English speaking, ability to read and understand schematics / drawings is essential, be a self-motivator and well presented. Willing to relocate. Good, clean working environment and surrounding.
Salary reflected in successful applicant experience, plus benefits. Please send CV in 1st instance including photograph to info@marinehydraulic solutions.com “ Seeking 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. Job Vacancy: Accountant Invoicing Manager. Company: PYME Company with more than 10 years of existence located in Palma de Mallorca and specialized in boat maintenance and refit of medium to bigger motor and sailing yachts. The company is working in an international environment, for both customers and suppliers. The company is in a growth phase and is looking to reinforce its accounting structure with the incorporation of an admin/accountant to control and manage the invoicing of simple to complex projects. Mission: The invoicing manager will be in charge of: The elaboration of quotes and invoices; The registry of delivery notes and labour hours (assisted by admin personnel); The control of client’s accounts; The correspondence with customers (send invoices and boat accounts, reminders, etc); The stock control at a later stage. Skills required: Multilanguage: fluent written and spoken English and Spanish, and preferably with German written and spoken; Excellent knowledge of accounting concepts and computer tools: Word, Excel and database
management; Knowledge of Conta+ type accounting/ management system is recommended; Work experience demonstrating reliability, efficiency, professionalism and organizational skills; Must have experience in the marine industry; Responsible person, organized and very rigorous; High level of energy and initiative; Outgoing personality, sociable, cooperative and willing to learn. Conditions: 3 month’s trial period; Salary: to negotiate; Possibility to link salary increase or bonus to concrete development targets of the company’s results, if interested. Apply to: recruitment@ theislander.net Job Vacancy: Experienced interior and exterior Yacht Cleaner required for luxury yachting company in Palma. Team player with good work ethic. English and Spanish a must. Commencing with a 3 month contract/6 hours per day. Call Sophie or Elvira on 971 287 474 or send your CV to palma@oysteryachts.com. Job Vacancy: To strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Candidates should be experienced with trouble shooting, maintenance and installation of hydraulic, propulsion and other yachts systems. English speaking. This job gives great opportunities to grow in a company with lot of ambition. Send your CV to palma@cornelisjongkind.nl Job Vacancy: To strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists, we are looking for a Senior Electric Engineer. Candidates should be experienced with electrical systems on board of yachts: energy (management), plc/monitoring, navigation/ communication and entertainment. English speaking. This job gives great opportunities to grow in PLC programming and design of systems in ACAD. Send your CV to palma@ cornelisjongkind.nl Job Vacancy: Because of the growing request for service, replacement and installation of diesel engines for propulsion and generator purposes, we are looking for a Senior Diesel Engineer to strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists. English speaking. Send your CV to palma@cornelisjongkind.nl
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was responsible for the record setting runaway top two boats in the 2012-13 Vendée Globe: MACIF and Banque Populaire. New rules introduced by the IMOCA 60 Class mean all six of the new boats are sporting one-design canting keels and identical wing-masts. They all also feature a set of L-shaped daggerboards that exit the sides of the boat just above the waterline, approximately in line with the keel. Are we then, witnessing the advent of foiling offshore monohulls? The answer is no, we are not. Well not really, anyway. Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing With the start of the 2016-17 edition of the singlehanded Vendée Globe Race around the world just a little over a year away, the latest crop of IMOCA 60 designs have hit the water in Europe. A testimony to the strength of the IMOCA 60 class or perhaps more to the irresistible lure of the Vendée Globe adventure - is that there are six new boats now on the water.
The new boards have three parts: an 80 – 90 cm tall triangular vertical section known as the tip, a curved 90 degree elbow, and a roughly 3 metre shaft that projects the tip and the elbow away from the hull. The tip and the elbow are the two important parts. Photo © Thierry Martinez / Gitana SA
All the new boats come from the joint drawing boards of two of France’s best known offshore racing design houses, Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost (VPLP) and Guillaume Verdier – the same collaboration that
Although the foils are designed to provide lift to the hull when they are deployed to leeward, that lift is intended as extra righting moment to balance out the effects of the unwanted heeling moment created by lift on the windward side as a result of the canting keel’s angled pivot pin. The faster the boat goes, the greater the righting moment produced. This means water from the ballast tanks can be jettisoned, in turn making the boat lighter and faster.
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The elbow provides the lift (righting moment) and the tip provides the side-force resistance that helps to stop the boat sliding sideways when the keel is canted to windward. The shaft is designed to be as neutral as possible in terms of lift force and is only there to project the foil structure away from the boat. Early tests of the new foils confirm the designers’ belief that they can deliver a significant performance advantage downwind – at least for those teams able to master the tricky balance between water ballast, keel angle, and their sail combination. Despite being one of the last to launch their new boat, the Gitana – Edmond de Rothschild team led by Frenchman Sébastien Josse seem to have got to grips with the new concept best. A video released by Gitana shows their boat looking remarkably
stable as it blasted downwind in strong winds and big seas during sea trials. The downside is that none of the teams has yet worked out how to get the new foils working upwind in lighter conditions, when the boats have to be sailed almost at reaching angles to generate enough speed for the much smaller surface area foils to work. However, with only 15 per cent or less of a Vendée Globe Race sailed downwind, the teams are hoping the downwind boost from the foils will be big enough to obliterate any upwind losses. It will be interesting to see who prevails when five of the new boats take on 15 of the old generation designs in this November’s double-handed 5,400 mile Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV) race from Le Havre in France to Itajaí, Brazil.