Yachting Matters - 23 - Autumn/Winter 2012 by Yachting Matters

YACHTING

MATTERS

AUTUMN/WINTER 2012

INCLUDING THE YACHTSMANS DIRECTORY

MAN AT THE TOP SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON SUPERYACHT TOYS THE TOP YACHT TOYS OF 2012 REGATTAS ST. BARTHS BUCKET THE SUPERYACHT CUP – PALMA PROFESSIONAL SNAPPER TIM WRIGHT SHARING IT GET YOUR YACHT UP TO SPEED

A Colin Squire Publication

Featuring The

Supplement www.awlgrip.com

We both know how passionate owners can be about their yachts. Together, we not only recognise that passion, we share it. And, let’s face it, we both know that paint is a critical part of new-build and yacht maintenance, and that it’s not just about aesthetics – it’s about protection, it’s about performance and it’s about reputation. Here at International Paint, we have spent over a century developing products, training programmes and business partnerships with our professional customers, with their customers in mind. So, whether you are preparing a project tender with our technical service team or applying the latest from our range of advanced professional paint systems, you are working with a reliable partner, who cares about your business as much as you do.

, International ® and the AkzoNobel logo are trademarks of, or licensed to, AkzoNobel. © Akzo Nobel N.V. 2012.

Let’s discuss our passion for your business

Ă?

Č˝Č?Č¨Č˝Č?Č?É&#x2018;Č?Č&#x2021;

8Č?ÉŹ

3Ă&#x152;), ,$)(

Megafend (MMP) Superyacht Transom Fenders Expressly designed by Megafend to provide long lasting protection for superyacht transoms, tenders and water toys. Engineered tough, MMP Transom Fenders are built in sections for easy install when needed and fast stowing after use.

HDIâ&#x201E;˘ Inflatable Fenders

Carbon Fiber Option

Megafend Fender Hooksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hundreds of designs, many patented, have been custom handcrafted to protect varnished, painted, or stainless, yacht hand rail profiles. Available in 316 stainless with no-oil leathers or now in carbon fiber with/without no-oil leather covering in popular marine colors.

Durable high density materials, designed-in strength, qualityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Megafend HDIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; subjected to extreme testing to assure its ability to withstand heavy marine use. Inflate or deflate quickly and stow easily in minimum space.

Innovation

Use your App to scan for more info on the web

Excellence

Functionality

Corporate officesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Lauderdale, FL USA 954.759.9929 | megafend.com

THIS MAGAZINE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.yachtingmatters.com

CONTENTS

THE ST. BARTHS BUCKET

ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS!

MAN AT THE TOP

153

GET YOUR YACHT UP TO SPEED

THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 54

SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ME 157

THE RIGHT PLACE WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE

AN ORTHODOX VIEW OF GREECE

PROFESSIONAL SNAPPER

TIM WRIGHT

DESTINATION BERMUDA

AN ATLANTIC PARADISE

TOP YACHT TOYS

THE LATEST & THE BEST

SHARED OWNERSHIP

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS?

VANUATU LAID BARE

A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND & ITS PEOPLE

THE SUPERYACHT CUP

PALMA

VENICE 148

SHARING I.T.

SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

A 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

148

THE FUNSHINE STATE

THE MYBA CHARTER SHOW 2013 80

FLORIDA

105

AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES

THE GRAPE DIVIDE

112

THE INDUSTRY MOVERS

162

A RECOGNITION GUIDE

THE MARINE GALLERY

167

THE BEST IN YACHT BUILDING AND DESIGN

THE MANILA REVIEW & YOU 176 A PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDE

THE EVENTS PLANNER

182

WHAT’S ON WHERE 2012/13

WEATHER MATTERS

185

CRUISING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

SECURITY FOR SMALL BOATS 189 YOU SHOULD BE ALARMED!

REFIT & REPAIR FACILITIES

193

A GUIDE TO THE YARDS

LIST OF ADVERTISERS

200

THE YACHTSMAN’S DIRECTORY

201

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FOR!

THE PYA SUPPLEMENT

117

THE LATEST NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE PYA

COLIN SQUIRE PUBLISHING

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: Colin Squire – colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com Karen Leggett – karen@yachtfile.com

PUBLISHER & EDITOR Colin Squire E-mail: colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com

This magazine is a YachtFile publication. Whilst the publishers have

ASSISTANT EDITOR Karen Leggett E-mail: karen@yachtfile.com

publisher, who therefore cannot accept any legal responsibilities for

PO Box 7, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2QD UK +44 (0)1986 894333

EDITOR AT LARGE Norma Trease

SuperYachtWeb.com – why not join today? 002

DESIGN AND ARTWORK Andy Larkin / The Production House PRINTED BY Fuller Davies, Ipswich

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

taken every care to ensure the contents are correct they cannot take responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the opinions expressed herein. We acknowledge the right of reply. All rights are reserved in the format and content of this magazine and no part may be reproduced or stored without prior permission.

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR UR LATEST NEWS IS THAT NORMA TREASE IS JOINING

Antibes Yacht Show, it happened during a few seconds of distraction,

our team as Editor At Large, an all encompassing title and

an opportunist theft. Just last week a member of this magazine’s staff

one that Norma, I have no doubt, will enjoy living up to.

had her bag stolen from between her feet as she sat at a restaurant

Norma has over the years spent time working with many yachting

in Barcelona, how it happened she will never know. But to beat all of

publications, honing her exceptional editorial skills well along the way,

this very recently in a major marina in the South of France a person

skills that we will no doubt be harnessing in articles that will appear

walked onto a large Superyacht, onto the bridge and into the owner’s

for you to enjoy over the coming years. Norma is also an active

office and walked off with his computer and other personal items, a

member within many major yachting organisations and has a habit

great deal of information disappeared very quickly.

of appearing on stage at many major conferences and events, she is

What is the answer? I always think that I learn from such

a great speaker and, as she will admit herself, the ultimate networker.

experiences, my latest was my third such theft over many years. I

Our next step forward is the launch of Yachting Matters/The

have ideas for catching these people, but unfortunately the law is on

Yacht Owner online. The first edition to appear in this format will be

their side as to apprehend in most cases would cause assault and we

Edition 23. You can visit www.yachtingmatters.com for this online

have all heard of human rights! Just last week in the UK a member of

experience. From my point of view I am naturally going to be very

the public took hold of a young lad who had deliberately smashed a

curious as to how many people access the online version, but what a

bottle on the ground and made him clear it up. What happened? The

great opportunity for you to allow your friends and colleagues the

member of the public ended up in a UK court, was fined with costs,

chance to view what you have in your hands, anywhere, worldwide.

over £1000 and the boy walked free.

www.superyachtweb.com is progressing well and gradually

The event on the yacht was, it has to be said, a very rare

we are working on personalising some of the 108 sites,

occurrence, it seems almost planned and the items stolen could of

www.superyachtcaptains.com for instance. It is now being finalised

course have a great value to a third party. With all of the training that

as a bespoke site for Captains only and Captains will need a password

goes on in our industry and the onboard security that I am sure would

to get in. The road to creating my dream of putting the Superyacht

have been in place, it is almost inconceivable that this onboard

community ‘All in one place’ has only just begun, so whether you are

intrusion could have happened but happen it did.

from the yachting industry, or a Captain, a Crew, or Owner please join me on the journey, I cannot achieve this without you. I also have a very sincere apology to make to Don Patton of

opportunist theft will grow well above today’s figures? What can we

Patton Marine. Over the many years that we have been publishing

do? The best answer is no doubt to be incredibly vigilant, ensure a

Yachting Matters the mistakes that have been made have been, thank

backup of all of your important information and only take with you

goodness, very rare. In the article on Don’s life in Edition 22, page 32,

on a journey those things that you actually need. Also remember if

we feature a photograph of the Lurssen built 90.1 m yacht, Ice. She

you are the unfortunate person at the receiving end of a robbery or

was built in 2005 as Air before being renamed for her new owners. I

assault it is better to come away with your life intact, everything else

would like to point out that this was a genuine and unintentional

can be replaced. If you are staring at a knife, or gun, resist the urge to

mistake and Don has in no way had any involvement in this vessel.

fight back. Most of us will know of people that have reacted and are

We are naturally very sorry for any embarrassment this may have

now no longer with us, fight that urge, take a deep breath and act

caused to any of the parties involved.

sensibly. Personally I would find it very difficult just to hand over my

On my last trip in April I had the misfortune of having my

belongings but as the head of police in Bari said to me several years

phone stolen from my car, in of all places Monaco. For anybody who

ago, ‘These guys came out to steal, had you caught them you would

has ever had a theft perpetrated against them it is an awful

possibly be dead, they carry knives’, thank god I lost the race!

experience. To sit for hours after the event trying to work out how it happened, especially if you did not see the thief in action is upsetting, it is also very inconvenient and in a strange way humiliating. This followed the theft of a friend’s iPhone only a few days before at the

004

As levels of poverty increase, due to the recession in industrialised society, is it not conceivable to imagine that

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 22 23

>||

It’s new & totally unique! 108 websites = 108 internet gateways

Imagine the Superyacht Industry – its companies, captains, owners & crew – all in one place! Well you need imagine no longer – SuperYachtWeb.com is here. SuperYachtWeb.com brings together 108 of the best generic .com websites (e.g. www.SuperYachtCrew.com – www.YachtManagement.com – www.SuperYachtBrokers.com etc.) each dedicated to a specific product or service. With ease of use foremost in our mind, we have kept the design and navigation uncluttered, making SuperYachtWeb.com simple to join, simple to use and, most importantly, simple for any visitor/ member to find the products and services they are looking for. Once a visitor finds one site they find them all – all 108 of them!

Once you conﬁrm your membership, free to individuals, a full range of online tools are available to you. Most of our sites are already on the ﬁrst page of Google listings, many are top. SuperYachtWeb.com is already proving itself as a truly powerful internet tool and this is just the beginning. As SuperYachtWeb.com evolves it will bring new opportunities to the yachting industry and to its captains, owners & crew. SuperYachtWeb.com is new and totally unique, so join us today online!

To join visit SuperYachtWeb.com, scroll down and select the website that most suits you from the 108 categories. From there click ‘Sign Up’ and away you go.

For more information about this game-changing and unique sales tool, contact Colin Squire on +44 (0)1986 894333, email him at colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com or vist www.SuperYachtWeb.com The SuperYachtWeb.com design is owned in its entirety by Colin Squire Publishing.

SUPERYACHT RACING

YACHTING WAS THE WINNER THE ST. BARTHS BUCKET 2012 WAS ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS!

WORDS BY NORMA TREASE PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM WRIGHT

ALK ABOUT SENSORY OVERLOAD, THE ST. BARTHS

organise and rate such a spectacularly diverse fleet of 47 vessels,

Bucket 2012 presented once again an over-the-top

representing builders and designers worldwide, ranging from 27 to

spectacle bold enough to tickle the fancy of any yacht

62 m LOA, with almost two cumulative kilometres of yachts –

enthusiast. With a record-breaking fleet of 47 yachts on the water,

now that’s a daunting task to say the least. With input from the

with some truly exciting racing – even a J-Boat regatta ahead of

‘Big Five’ builders, in consultation with skippers and owners, the

the Bucket Regatta, we saw it all. There was rain, wind and plenty

Bucket Committee faced reality and decided to add a fourth class.

of close encounters; almost enough parties to satisfy the most

So the 47 vessel strong fleet was this year broken into Les

jaded of celebrants, with docks packed full of yachting icons afloat

Grandes Dames, Les Gazelles, Les Elegantes or Les Mademoiselles

and in the flesh – this was one epic race weekend.

de la Mer.

As usual, Race Chairman Peter Craig and ratings guru Jim

And what an amazing fleet it was! Les Grandes Dames de

Teeters had the hardest jobs of all. Can you imagine trying to

la Mer, aka the Perini Navi class, showcased nine of the ten class

BELOW: A CLOSE UP OF ADELA

THIS SPREAD: THIS IS US FOLLOWED BY RANGER

SUPERYACHT RACING

BELOW: WINDCREST

010

entries delivered by this ever-popular Italian builder of supremely

sheer size and elegant styling was brand-new 62 m Athos, pride of

comfortable sailing yachts, many of them long-time Bucket

Holland Yachtbouw.

Regattas devotees. Parsifal III, helmed by Bucket co-founder Capt.

Les Gazelles de la Mer – now that was a class exciting

Tim Laughridge, brought home 1st in class, followed by

enough to make your heart skip a beat or two. This included the

Panthalassa and plucky Axia, the only non-Perini Grande Dame,

always jaw-dropping sight of no less than four J-Boats, led by the

hung there for a hard-won 3rd Place.

J who inspired the resurgence of this phenomenal fleet, Endeavor,

The newly formed Mademoiselles de la Mer class was

only recently returned to the Northern hemisphere after an

dominated by no less than ten Dubois designed beauties and they

intensive three-year refit in NZ. Joining her was another of the

provided each other with some worthy competition. The

all-too-few original J’s, Valsheda. Representing modern J’s was

venerable firm Dubois Naval Architecture have inspired fervently

the superbly trained veteran race team on board Ranger; and

loyal owners to build his creations all over the world, in this

the supremely sexy Hanuman by Royal Huisman in her second

Bucket alone representing five different builders: Yachting

Bucket outing.

Developments, Alloy and Fitzroy of NZ, alongside Dutch builders

On the day preceeding the St. Barths Bucket, this fleet-

Vitters Shipyard and Royal Huisman. A visibly elated Ed Dubois

within-a-fleet gathered for a perfectly scheduled J Class Regatta.

celebrated his first Bucket class win, a clean sweep in the

So as the rest of the Bucket boats were out practising ahead of

Mademoiselle class with a trifecta of Lady B, Genesha and Twizzle

the main event, they were treated to the incredible sight of four

– in addition to a 2nd Place win Overall. Bravo Team Dubois!

J’s screaming across the starting line within seconds of each

Les Elegantes de la Mer Class was exactly that, with

other. Then for two hours, over a 19 mile course, they continued

thirteen yachts coming from seven different yards worldwide,

to battle in remarkably close formation, finishing again within

including UK’s Pendennis Shipyard proudly fielding three yachts;

bare minutes of each other – nothing short of a totally

two yachts from celebrated New Zealand yard Alloy Yachts; a

phenomenal race.

clutch of Dutch worthies from Royal Huisman, Vitters and Holland

Still more Gazelles decorated the Bucket Fleet, with two

Yachtbouw – even the US had two builders, with both Hodgdon

offerings drawn by French designer Philippe Briand, including

and Brooklyn Boat Yard gamely representing the land of Stars n’

Perini’s Baby Bucket boat, the excitingly competitive 38 m P2,

Stripes. Despite strong performances by Bucket regulars Rebecca,

along with her renowned belle soeur, Mari-Cha III, back to Bucket

Whisper and Meteor,This Is Us blew by second place Blue Too for

racing after a long hiatus. Red-hot Dutch naval architect Andre

a jubilant win in her class and a 1st Place Overall. But winning for

Hoek and Claussen Yachts boasted the super sleek black beauty

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

THIS PAGE: ZEFIRA

OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT

FROM THE

30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WE HAVE REFITTING & REPAIRING LARGE YACHTS ASTILLEROS OPENS ITS 2nd WORKSHOP AT STP You can count on us as a strong partner within STP and be supported by our professional management team and highly qualiﬁed engineers. Contact: Rob Van Wieringen

Contact: Diego Colón or Stefan Enders Astilleros de Mallorca Contramuelle Mollet, 11 07012 Palma de Mallorca Balearic Islands - Spain T. +34 971 71 06 45 info@astillerosdemallorca.com

Blue Bird 2008

www.astillerosdemallorca.com

THIS SPREAD: THIS IS US

SUPERYACHT RACING

BELOW: THIS IS US

Firefly, whose attention to every detail from her matching

numbers in large-yacht pursuit racing game, Jim Teeters truly does

tenders, to colour-coordinated sails, and the coolest of crew kit –

know his stuff, the fleet provided us with incredibly close finishes,

not to mention her swift race performance – always makes a

rounding out a day of pretty amazing – if damp – sailing.

disproportionately large impact for this yacht, which at 35 m is one of the smaller vessels on the water.

The Not So Wiggly Course on Day Two, began with a spectacular and rare downwind start, but the sights to be seen at

Bucket Regatta veterans in the Gazelles included

the top mark were particularly exciting, with up to eight of these

the always worthy Farr Sojana, one of the most consistent of

seriously big yachts rounding the mark abreast at one time –

regatta participants. Four yachts penned by Argentinian designer

scary! The third and final day of the St. Barths Bucket 2012

German Frers rounded out Les Gazelles and represented the

provided still more heart-thumping moments on the race course,

international nature of large-yacht regattas, with two Nautor

as several Perini Navis came a little too close to imitating giant

Swans, Varsovie and Virago; clean-lined Royal Huisman Unfurled;

panini sandwiches.

and all the way from NZ, Symmetry by Yachting Developments.

At the finish of the final race on Day Three, more than one

Showing that a Nicholson design is always a classic, Endeavour

racing vessel gave yacht-style air kisses to the committee boat,

took home 1st in the Gazelle class, quite an achievement with

Ingot – generously donated by Burger Boat Builder owner – who

this level of competition!

was pretty cool and calm considering how few feet there were

Throughout this record-busting Bucket Regatta, the racing

between him and more than one racer as they glided by. Part of

was simply world-class, providing the spectators and participants

the thrill as either competitor or guest is the inevitable fear factor

with plenty of thrilling moments. Day One of the St. Barths

of what could happen if anyone made a mistake – but as Capt. Ian

Bucket, which saw the fleet drenched in an atypical cold, wet

‘Crash’ Craddock, another Bucket captain founder put it, ‘this race

deluge, still provided for an excellent race. After a series of better-

is a testament to the seamanship capabilities of the whole fleet.’

than-average starts, the fleet battled tirelessly as they circled the

Needless to say, in true Bucket style, of parties there were

island and the final mark proved a bottle neck, seeing a couple of

aplenty, from countless crew dinners all over the island, an

clusters of Perini Navis coming within drink-sharing distance of

Owners Soiree on the beach, to a giant BBQ for the entire fleet

each other. Several yachts experienced gear failure including a few

and a rocking Yacht Hop, all capped off with a wildly celebratory

shredded sails and there was a distressing grounding of a very

Prize Giving on the docks of Gustavia, which always attracts a

large yacht. But proving that when it comes to crunching the

huge crowd of racers and locals alike. There are always lots of

THIS PAGE: ENDEAVOUR

HILL ROBINSON

YA C H T M A N A G E M E N T C O N S U LTA N T S

TITANIA: T ITANIA: Bigger Bi gger and bet better tter than eve ever er TIT TITANIA T TANIA A A is re-launched d to the charter market after an extensive reﬁt. reﬁt. New features f stunn ning second master suite, suitte, an impressive beach h club include a stunning with sauna, sau a conditioned sun deck decck gym. una, health and beauty spa, a fully equipped, air m company. Managed for charter by company. y the dedicated yacht management www.hillrobinson.com Résidences du Port V Vauban aauban 17, avenue du 1 11 1 Novem Novembre, mbre, 06600 Antibes tel. +33 (0) 492 90 59 59 email. david david@hillrobinson.com d@hillrobinson.com

SUPERYACHT RACING

BELOW: PARSIFAL III

prizes to go around, but the race winners, for every class and every

There is always a lot to celebrate at each and every Bucket

race are too numerous to all be listed here, and can be seen in

Regatta, and everyone can treasure these years of wonderful

their entirety at www.bucketregattas.com

memories with the publication of the gorgeous 25th anniversary

Coming in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall were This is Us, Lady B,

‘Bucket Book, A Celebration of Megayacht Racing’, featuring

and Blue Too. Antara was this year awarded the Skulduggery

contributions by dozens of yachting journalists, yacht owners,

Cravat for their always-excellent hospitality, while the All-Star

with images from all the leading photographers working on the

Crew went to Endeavour. The Vitters Seamanship Trophy was

water today.

given to Race Committee member Don Gunning, who helped

Merci Buckets to the Bucket Committee, the founders,

rescue an injured crewmember. Perini Navi Barracuda took home

sponsors and each and every Bucket boat, owner and sailor for 25

the always coveted Escargot Cup – whose title is self-explanatory.

years of exceptional world-class racing!

>||

The Alloy Yacht Awards for best professionalism at the race went to Blue Too. In a charming speech, Alice Huisman presented the Wolter Huisman Memorial Award, given to the yacht or person who best exhibits the ‘spirit of the Bucket’ to veteran skipper

Norma Trease, one of the most sincere Bucket fans ever, writes the

Richard Archer of the Swan Virago. The Perini Navi Cup, which had

Bucket Regatta blog reports and has participated in over twenty

a lot of potential winners, was given to Panthalassa.

Bucket Regattas in Nantucket, Newport and St. Barths.

VISION AND SOLUTION The specialist for yacht glazing We start where the others give up! See us at

SMM 2012 Hamburg B2.EG / 206a Sept. 4 - 7 / 2012

Monaco Yachtshow Sept. 19 - 23 / 2012

TILSE Industrie- und Schiffstechnik GmbH Sottorfallee 12 • D-22529 Hamburg Tel.: +49 40 43 20 80 80 • Fax: +49 40 43 20 80 888 e-mail: tilse@tilse.com • www.tilse.com

® Made in Germany

MAN AT THE TOP

SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON INTERVIEW BY COLIN SQUIRE

PHOTOGRAPH: COLIN SQUIRE

DFKW 6K QDFR < R 0 H K V DW W YLVLW X UG 4' R 1 3OHDVH H V U 'D

0DLQWHQDQFH _ 5HSDLU _ 5HILW _ 2YHUKDXO &RQYHUVLRQ _ 3URMHFW 0DQDJHPHQW _ &XVWRPHU 6XSSRUW

Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;

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

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

HE SETTING IS THE TOP FLOOR OF A BEAUTIFUL

BELOW: PETER’S FATHER, SIR WILLIAM RICHARD CODRINGTON, TAKEN IN PHILADELPHIA 1941

building in Fort Lauderdale, overlooking waterways festooned with yachts and in the distance the sea. Peter

and myself are here to talk about his life in yachting, a life that LEFT: PETER’S MOTHER, LADY JOAN CODRINGTON, RHODESIA 1938

began in Philadelphia as a child, then growing up in Africa before setting off, as a young man, on a fascinating journey around the world. This led to him then settling into his life’s work as a Superyacht Captain. Peter where were you born? I was born in Philadelphia in October 1943. My father, Sir Richard William, was in the Royal Navy Reserve during the WW2 years and was stationed in America as Naval Liaison Officer representing the Admiralty at the Philadelphia Dockyard. I was given the name Giles Peter Codrington, but everybody knows me as Peter. Many of your friends do not realise that you are in fact titled – how did you become a Sir? Oh that really is a matter of family history, we have had a baronetage in the family since 1721 and I am number nine in the inheritance line. It came to me rather late in life and the use of it is rather difficult for me to come to terms with. I decided to use it though because it is a part of my inheritance and part of my family history and something I felt I should do, indeed the

title being the way it is, my son Christopher will no doubt inherit it hopefully some years from now. You must have an interesting family history? Most certainly, my ancestors in the 15th century were regarded as citizens of note, in 1607 a Codrington sailed to America as part of the ill fated Virginia Company. 20 years later our own story really began when in 1628 a Christopher Codrington sailed out to Barbados to become a sugar plantation owner amassing a reasonable fortune on the islands. The Codringtons later went on to become Governor Generals of the Leeward Islands and built quite a reputation there. No doubt people can find good and bad things to say about the actions of some of the early colonial stettlers, including the Codringtons, they remained with interests in Antigua, Barbuda & Barbados until the end of the 19th century. The title was bestowed on William Codrington in 1721 for his Uncle Christopher’s contribution to English Society and no doubt to the bank balance of the then government. Plus he donated in many ways including to All Souls University in Oxford and I guess that he was an all round good fellow, or so they thought. Your family also have a naval history I believe? My direct family relatives yes, but there are two main branches to the family plus West Indian relations bearing the Codrington name. The other main branch came about really because a direct

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

025

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

Nyasaland ceased to exist I was in Australia

RIGHT: PETER POSES BEFORE A PUB RECOGNISING HIS ANCESTORS’ NAVAL HERITAGE

at the time and I decided that I would become an official Brit. The British Government put a few obstacles in my way and then somebody said ‘Well you have been in Australia for a few years now and you are a Commonwealth citizen why not join us’. The laws being what they were at the time, entitled me to claim citizenship of a Commonwealth country and that happened to be Australia and I was given full Australian Citizenship. I still carry an Australian passport, I love Australia, but I have spent most of my life at sea and living in either France or periodically America. I descendant, but many great grandfathers ago, was a little bit of

claimed my full British Citizenship a few years later, however I

a philanderer and a gambler. He got himself into a lot of trouble

am now a French resident. It seems like I have come a full circle.

and was disinherited by his father and then moved to France, where he married a fine French lady and spent some time at the

After the Second World War your family left America and went back

Bastille for his sins. France in those days was a precarious place

to South Africa.

for a member of the English aristocracy.

I sailed for South Africa with my mother and sister on an old

My immediate family took a more colonial course than

Liberty ship in 1946 and I lived for many years in the Cape in a

the other main branch of the family who happened to inherit the

then small fishing village called Hermanus. I know, in recent

estates and went on to produce some great men. Their

times, there have been a number of crew members who have

background can be traced to the Nephew of William 2nd Baronet

suddenly appeared to live in Hermanus! But I was there in the

of Doddinton. My branch were a bit quieter and my ancestors

40s, went to school there and then finally ended up in Northern

spent most of their time in the backwoods of the colonies, but

Rhodesia, now Zambia, where I also went to school and lived

yes the family were very much involved in the Army and other

with my father until I finally decided to go to sea. This decision

colonial offices.

was elected not by myself, but by my father, because I had wanted to be a farmer, but he decided the situation was such in

Your father came from, or certainly spent time in South Africa.

Central Africa and Rhodesia at the time, that it would not be a

Yes, my grandfather was in the 11th Hussars and fought on the

good place for his son to set up roots and as he said ‘What the

North West Frontier, the Boer War and finally in WW1. While in

family does in times like this is you go to sea young man’, so

South Africa he met a fine family whose daughter he eventually

that’s what I did. I joined Shell and did my marine apprenticeship

married. My father was born in Potchefstroom in South Africa and

and then ended up heading off to Australia to fulfil my dream of

had been involved in agriculture and was a farmer for most of his

working on the land.

life before joining the Royal Naval Reserve during the Second World War. He joined because that was the thing to do and the

While you were in Rhodesia you were a hunting, shooting, fishing

Navy was the service that he chose to serve in. No doubt because

and country loving young boy!

of his family background tradition and because of possible

I was a very ‘out-doorsy’ type of person and yes I loved all those

potential in other areas the Admiralty decided to send him off to

things and I indulged all of them including farming. In fact the

a fairly ‘cushy but important number’ in the United States for the

sole reason that I went to Australia was to feed my interest in all

greater part of the War, hence I was born in America.

of the things that I enjoyed. I had enjoyed my four year marine apprenticeship as well, but I decided that I had to go and find out

So are you effectively American?

for myself just where and how my life was to be best served.

No, I have never considered myself an American. I know that I

026

have some rights to that claim, but I have always considered

What was it like to work for Shell?

myself British and secondly Australian because I have Australian

My apprenticeship, ‘Joe’ Shell was a very good company to work

Citizenship. In actual fact when the Federation of Rhodesia and

for, they did definitely look after you. I had a very interesting four

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

BELOW: PETER HELPS OUT WITH CASTRATING A YOUNG BULL DURING HIS JACKAROO DAYS

years and I learnt a huge amount during that period. I was based

What happened to all of those sheep?

for many years in the Far East and some of my early vessels plied

They were reared 99.9% for the their wool, sometimes we would

between Sarawak and Japan. During the latter part of my

sell some two tooth sheep, lambs if you like, big lambs, but the

apprenticeship we had the somewhat more boring runs of doing

majority of sheep were kept purely for the wool. 99% of the male

trips from the Hook of Holland to the Persian Gulf.

sheep were castrated and were known as ‘Weathers’, they were hardier, gave off better wool and finally, in their old age became

I assume these were all oil tankers.

what we knew in the trade as ‘killers’, they would go into a

All oil tankers, I never served on anything other than oil tankers.

paddock and that’s what we lived on. Unfortunately they were well passed their prime before we got to eat them.

You must have a good knowledge of the oil industry. I did not gain much knowledge of oil chemistry, but you cannot

A bit tough!

spend four years living, breathing and smelling it without knowing

Yes, tough, but tasty. Occasionally we would butcher a steer and

something about it. When I was first in Australia and had to find

then of course you ate beef until that was coming out your ears,

a job I ended up working for the ‘Queensland Catering Company’

but I much preferred mutton, I got tired of beef and happily went

looking after the crew on an oil rig and I got to speaking to people

back to my mutton for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

who were knowledgeable about oil and they discovered that this young man seemed to know a little about the black stuff so I

Do you still enjoy lamb or mutton?

ended up working in the Australian oil industry.

I still love lamb and mutton. You can’t get mutton these days, at least what I call mutton, although I am quite sure I am eating

What was your job?

partial mutton when I go and buy a large haunch of so called lamb.

I was a Sniffer, I would run an equipped truck along the oil/gas pipeline and check for any leaks. That turned out to be lucrative

Did you manage to hunt in Australia?

and beneficial to me, although I had gone to Australia originally

Yes, during my trip around Australia, in those days they had

to become a Jackaroo and work on the land, I made quite a lot

freezer trucks and there would be certain areas where you could

of money and a friend and myself bought a utility ‘Ute’ and

professionally shoot kangaroos. I remember that with a kangaroo

toured Australia. I had originally approached Dalgety and New

you always had to disembowel it as soon as possible as it has a

Zealand Loan to get a job on a sheep station and out of the blue

musk gland just under the skin and the musk would ruin the

came the message ‘We have a job for you if you are interested’.

meat, not a particularly pleasant job as it was very hot there. We would deliver them and after weighing we would get paid. During

As a Jackaroo?

my trip around Australia we did a bit of that to earn some cash

As a Jackaroo, so that’s what I did even though I was a little old.

and a bit of working on a station called Roper River Downs in the middle of nowhere near Darwin. It was a very interesting six or

A little old, you must have been quite young?

seven months. I also did a bit of crocodile shooting up in

I was sort of early 20s at the time, which is old for a Jackaroo.

Normanton. I did a little bit of everything during that period

Explain what a Jackaroo does? A Jackaroo is in simplest terms an apprentice manager. He or she lives with the family on a sheep or cattle station and does everything on the management side thereby learning the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of how to run things. After the ‘Jackaroo period’, which is roughly three to four years, if you have the right stuff you become an ‘Overseer’ and finally one becomes the Captain or Station Manager. What did you eat, I have a feeling.... Yes, sheep by the tonne, very little else.

028

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

touring around Australia and ended back in Brisbane where I

do to bring some money in. I started off repairing houses. Tongue

suddenly ended up with the job, as mentioned before that I had

and groove pine was in and I re-did kitchens left, right and

originally came out for.

centre. I also worked for Manpower and delivered beer. Then one day a cousin of mine, Michael, who was already living in Cannes

So what happened after the Jackaroo experience?

said why don’t you come down here. I did not need asking twice,

Well I loved it, and they the Button Family of Longreach

I bought myself a push-bike, rode to Dover and took the ferry

must have quite liked me as well which meant that I had a

across and spent the next ten or so days travelling south.

few job offers to come back to, but I decided that I hadn’t seen my mother, Joan, for a number of years. I had received

Was this 1966?

letters from her and she was back in South Africa and so I went

Yes and I didn’t speak a word of French, other than ‘fromage’

and spent some time in Sydney with friends and then flew over

which I actually thought was butter at the time. It was the first

to South Africa, only to find that, in actual fact, she had, a

word that I spoke in French that I could actually put credit to

week prior to that left for England. I stayed a little time in

knowing what it meant. I arrived in the South of France to find

Africa and then changed my return ticket to Australia and flew

that my cousin was away and so I did what most people would

to England.

do at that time and spent the nights on the beach and the days roaming the docks and of course in the pub for lunch. Somebody

Were your mother and father separated?

said that a well known captain by the name of Fred Lammas was

They were separated, yes and my father died about two years

looking for crew. Known to the industry as ‘Well-Spoken Fred’.

after I joined Shell Tankers. Once I left to join the Merchant Navy,

Sadly now deceased, I went to Antibes and continued the season

I was never to see my father again.

with him and his then wife Joe on MY Crim Bleu.

That is very sad. Did you leave South Africa for England?

still knocking around madly and is well into his 70s. Sidney Smith

I arrived in England and indeed saw my good mother but by

was another, all those characters; there were many fine men and

this time I was broke and I did just about anything that I could

women around. It was a great experience, it started me off.

I met many personages in that time like Jack Smith, who is

PERFECT PAINT SOLUTIONS FROM YCS P O R T

A D R I A N O

•

M A L L O R C A

• YCS provides a comprehensive and professional in-house solution for all yacht painting projects from 20 to 70 m • YCS is based in the new and fully equipped Yates Adriano Boatyard • 250 ton travel lift – fully experienced personnel • The Yachts Adriano Boatyard offers all yacht services from anti-fouling to full re-fits with all services in-house • TPA is offered on all yachts • Dedicated project managers ensure work to the highest of standards, completed on time & on budget. YCS can provide your project with the Wrede 10-point-programme

info@yachtcoatingsolutions.com +34 608 531 898 • +34 971 237 006 www.yachtcoatingsolutions.com

prepare for the finish…

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

BELOW: AURORA B

Your marine apprenticeship had equipped you with valuable skills!

it was and after getting my bearings and thinking about it I realised

Yes, we headed off to Turkey for a very serious charter and my

it was the loom of the light. I had been very accurate, I had got to

past abilities, were, shall we say, appreciated. Anyway we then

the Vilano light but had got there a little sooner than expected.

chartered the vessel to a gentleman who eventually became my next major employer. After that trip I went back to England and

In thick fog?

got involved in a small 53 ft power boat come cabin cruiser, the

But after that we knew where we were, in those days

Fleur de Lys, that I delivered, well myself, one crew and the

navigational lights played a much greater part in navigation than

owner, from Groves and Gutterdige in Cowes to Malta.

they do today. The rest of the trip was fine although we again ran into fog of Cap Bon which was a bit alarming. I knew how close

That must have been a trip?

the ships were to me, only by the fact that I could hear the swish

It was a fairly hairy trip; I would have to confess, we had no form

of their half exposed propellers and eerie fog horn blasts as they

of navigation other than dead reckoning, ‘using a walkers log.’

passed unseen.

Radar?

number of other people & crew that have remained friends of

No radar either, I followed the shipping lines across the Bay of

mine ever since. We did a little bit of charter that summer and

Biscay and came very close to running into the Cap Vilano.

the bulk of the following winter which was great fun. Bill then

We arrived in Malta where I first met Bill Lavin and a

found me a job working for Rippard, a company that he was a That was for what reason?

030

partner in, mostly odd jobs here and there.

Well basically, because I had worked out that, by my dead

Then I found myself a position on a boat sailing to the

reckoning we should be at Vilano that evening and then the fog

Caribbean where I got involved in an old sailing boat. We had a

came in and the deckhand I had with me said ‘I can hear

good charter season and it was run by myself and a lad from

something’. I came up on the bridge and sure enough I could hear

Bequia and the Captain & wife owner team, Frank Altas, a well

breaking surf and so I took a hard right turn and headed out to sea.

known personage. I worked on his yacht Barracuta until she was

Then this loom appeared above me and I wondered what the heck

dis-mastered off Canuaun Island. There were several moments of

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Your Y oour privilege? priviilege? “W “We We lovee ourr job”. $PLFR &R :RUOG /HDGHU LQ <DFKW 5H¿W 5HSDLU $ PLFR &R :RUOG /HDGHU LQ <DFKW 5H¿W 5HSDLU

Vi V i a d ei P e sc a t o ri , 1 6 1 2 8 Ge n o v a I ta ly Teell +3 9 0 1 0 2 4 7 0 0 6 7 - F a x + 3 9 0 1 0 2 4 7 0 5 5 2 T ip y a r d .c o m - www.a ami co .ya rd @a m i c o sh ship www .a mic m ic i o s hhii pyar d. com

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

peril when we had to get the charter guests out from under the

So Hedonist you would think was a very good name for the boat?

rigging and make sure that they were ok. That was the end of

It was, it turned out to be a very appropriate name! It was a great

that particular sailing experience. I then joined a schooner called

time and a great experience which I really enjoyed, it lasted

Jacinta, skippered by the late Captain Tom Clark, a fine Captain

seven years until finally the owner decided he had probably had

and good friend, we did some chartering and a lot of sailing for

everything he could out of the boat and it was sold to the

the rest of the season.

Greeks. I then flew back to the UK and almost straight away

I then got word from a charter guest that we had had

went and did my Yachtmasters in Lymington. In those days you

onboard MY Crim Bleu, that he was building a new boat at

could do a direct entry Yachtmasters which was purely an

Camper and Nicholson and they wanted to know if I would be

extensive oral exam, which suited me just fine.

the Captain. I joined the late Flash Harris on Blue Albacore and we sailed back to England from Antigua on probably the calmest

I hope you don’t mind me mentioning this but do you suffer from dyslexia?

trip I had ever had across the mid Atlantic.

I suffered from the hampering of my learning abilities but it was hardly a disability to me back in the 40s and 50s as nobody really

How many times have you travelled across the Atlantic?

knew much about it. Later it transpired that I wrote and saw

It’s difficult, but I did a mental calculation the other day and I

things backwards and I had quite a problem with any sort of

think I have probably done at least 26 crossings, maybe more.

book work. A great help to me was the spell check on Microsoft Word, at least then I could sit down and happily write a report

That’s something to be proud of.

without feeling totally embarrassed about it all.

Well, I did a huge amount of them on my last command Aurora B, because of our cruising schedule we went back and forth twice

Back to Shell – you got to a stage where you couldn’t go any

a year except for our two refit years when we stayed in Europe.

further because of the written word? I chose yachting back in the late/mid 60s as I could work at

You arrived with Flash in Southampton?

something I was quite good at and with my marine background

The owner of the yacht was brought out to the Needles to meet

create a life for myself where I could keep my disabilities as they

us, he came aboard and we sailed up Southampton water where

were, in check and continue with my other abilities which

the Customs were waiting for us at the Northam Yard of Camper

allowed me to progress through the ranks, so to speak. I was

and Nicholson. It was their custom in those days to say ‘Hello

lucky and fortunate enough to be able to take the command of

there, can we come aboard Sir? Where have you come from?’

many vessels until such time that our friends at the MCA, which

and the owner said ‘We have just come from the Caribbean’

was inevitable and in some ways a good thing I believe, restricted

actually he had just come from the Needles but that was neither

me to private vessels only. I finished off my career on a vessel

here or there. That was a great trip, we had a great stop in Punta

where I was not required to have amazing tickets of any sort. I

Del Garda on the way and I remained friends with Arthur Harris,

was never, in any way, worried about my abilities, but, at the end

known in the industry as ‘Flash’ ever after.

of the day, I probably retired about the right time as my future in yachting could not continue past that particular vessel and I

You joined the build of Hedonist?

was also at that time having some continuing health issues. I

Yes, the boat being built by Camper and Nicholson was called

spent twelve years in command of Aurora B. It also suited my

Hedonist. I joined the boat and we finished the build and had a

family and lifestyle allowing me a maximum time in our home

few interesting first little trips, but effectively the boat was kept

Port of Fort Lauderdale and my other home, France.

in the Hamble in the Winter and we would sail out in one of the first fast-ish motor yachts at the time, she was 85 feet and

You got back to England after Hedonist and you went to another

we used to go out from Hamble in April, early May, to arrive in

build I believe and had an amazing opportunity offered to you?

time for the season in Beaulieu Sur Mer and then go back again

Yes, it came about through John White from the Camper and

in September.

Nicholson yard who said ‘I have a French gentleman building a sail boat, are you interested?’ He said the owner is looking for a

You had some well-known people on board.

Captain to stand by the build and also to run the boat, he also

Oh yes that was a period in the early seventies when the owner

intends to go around the world and I said to John at the time, ‘Yes

would invite his friends, including many well known personages

they all do, but I am very interested’.

and stars of that time. We spent a good deal of that time in St Tropez but cruised the whole Mediterranean.

032

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

I have to meet him in a Soho restaurant. I arrived and remember seeing a couple of rather good looking girls, they

Yacht Clearance · Berth Reservation · Provisioning and supplies · Spare parts · Naval Technician Emergency repairs · Sail repairs · Medical Assistance · Luxury car rental · Tour guide

Satisfaction... guaranteed!

Trieste Yacht Service srl Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia, 7 ~ 34121 Trieste / ITALY ~ vat 01135220323 Ph. +39 040 67027283 ~ Mob. +39 334 6841904 ~ Fax +39 040 67027281 ~ mail@triesteyachtservice.com ~ www.triesteyachtservice.com

I-34143 TRIESTE, TRIESTE, via K. L. VVon oon Bruc Bruckk 32 | TTel. el. e +39.040.3220301 + - Fax: +39.040.3224 +39.040.3224407 4407 Fisc.. e P. Ivaa (IT) / VVat 00757190327 info@nac.trieste.it www.nac.trieste.it Cod. Fisc P. Iv aat number: 007571903 327 info@nac .trieste.it | www .nac.trieeste.it

Turnkey Operation! ship and yachting building and repairs

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: ‘THE REASON I WORKED’ – THE VIEW FROM PETER’S VILLA AT VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER BELOW: NEVER BELIEVE THE LOCALS

happened to be his daughters and he was sitting there – I hadn’t

and pack ice that is above and below the water so our props

noticed him, in the corner. I got the job and finished the building

would have been very exposed. However the year was 1978 and

of Lord Jim and he stuck to his word. When the vessel was

that would have been a good year to have completed the NW

completed we sailed off on our first round the world cruise. We

passage as it turned out. With that disappointment behind us we

went to Dakar and then from Dakar across to Barbados. In the following 6 ½ years I did two complete circumnavigations. How big was she? She was 25 m and considered large, I say large, but by comparison to today probably very small, but back in the early 70s we were a very large Pacific sailing vessel. We did the Pacific very extensively. The first trip was a bit of a ‘milk run’ we went to all the places that people would expect us to go to and ended up via the Maldives and Seychelles with fortunately no pirates around in those days and up through the Red Sea and back to France and onto England where we had a refit at the Moody’s yard in Basildon. That brought us on to our second round the world cruise, he said he wanted to go to the North-West Passage and we did all the planning for that, but at the end of the day, it was the Insurance Company that didn’t allow us to go as they thought the boat was unsuitable because she was twin-screwed, there was no protection over the propellers, they were quite right in hindsight, we would have expected to go through a lot of ice flow

034

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Balance your Carbon Footprint...

Freedom to enjoy your yacht’s potential, matched by action to balance her carbon emissions

Leadership in action A luxury yacht is about perfection, so there’s no place for pollution. Carbon offsetting enables prominent and environmentally-aware owners & guests to reduce or eliminate the yacht’s net carbon footprint, whilst preserving cruising freedom. This is particularly appropriate when visiting eco-sensitive destinations.

How it works Carbon offsetting works by matching the greenhouse gas emissions from your engines, tonne for tonne, with equivalent emissions reductions from green energy projects. No onboard equipment is required. Your offset payment provides financial support to the projects, and in return the emission reductions are allocated to your yacht. The “pay as you go” service is based on the quantity of fuel you wish to offset, adding a small percentage to fuel costs. You receive a personalised Certificate, detailing exactly what has been offset, for maximum clarity, and a flag if you wish. Yacht Carbon Offset’s fully-documented procedure is audited to maintain Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certification.

Real emissions reductions The projects, such as this wind power plant in the Galapagos, are verified by independent auditors to show that emissions reductions have been properly quantified, monitored and registered.

Tel: +44 20 7016 7700 Yacht Carbon Offset Limited 16 Hanover Square London - W1S 1HT - UK info@yachtcarbonoffset.com

www.yachtcarbonoffset.com

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: SALMON FISHING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

us because of his illness and he said you know ‘Monsieur Codrange’ as he called me, ‘please bring the boat back and have it back with me in time for my birthday in Port Grimaud which

BELOW: PETER WITH THE CREW OF LORD JIM IN HAWAII

was 6/7 months away. I asked him if he wanted me to come back in any particular direction and he said ‘No, carry on and I might send you some friends on the way’. So we headed off across the Pacific and went to every little atoll and outlying island, we had a lot of fun, put it that way. We finally picked up one of his guests in Singapore. She was a very special lady? Yes, she was a very special lady, she was the sister of the then president of France – Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, we had a great time. She stayed with us and we cruised Sri Lanka and the Maldives and then onward up to Djibouti where she was taken care of by the French Government. We were also taken care of by the French Government when we ran alongside a frigate and had all the things done that we needed and they supplied us with everything. You could say that we had a ‘good in’. She left us in Djibouti and flew back to France and we then carried on and actually arrived back a few days before the Boss’s birthday in Port Grimaud. That was the end of two very interesting round the world cruises. took another tour and ended up going around the Americas and ended up in Alaska and spent a lot of time fishing there.

He sold the boat? Yes, he said ‘Monsieur Codrange I cannot keep the boat

What sort of fish did you catch?

anymore’. I then brought Lord Jim here to Fort Lauderdale and

Many are of course now protected, giant octopus which we

put her up for sale.

would catch in our crab traps along with big Dungeness crabs

While I was in the process of selling Lord Jim or looking

and of course salmon, halibut and ling cod, so we dined on very

after the vessel whilst she was for sale I also had the job of

nice fish.

looking after a refit in Bradford Marine of Caribe III. Lord Jim was sold and I then went down to the Caribbean on Caribe III, as crew,

What’s the biggest fish you caught?

an eventful trip.

Well the biggest fish I caught got away! A typical fisherman! We caught some really big fish, my chef on the Lord Jim Scott Crichton was an avid fisherman and we did a lot of fishing and a lot of very good fish were hooked. If you look at some of the photographs you will see some of them including I think a 400 odd pound striped Marlin. Striped Marlin are fairly rare and at that time it was like 30 lbs under the world record. When we got it up to the surface it was virtually a dead fish, something I had never experienced before, it was quite strange, it took us hours to land and finally when we did land it, it died on us. We didn’t eat

036

very much of it, Marlin are in fact not the best tasting of fish,

Was she captained by Mike Insull? I actually worked on her after

which is a good reason for people to catch and release which I

Mike left.

am a firm believer in now anyway. The owner left in Hawaii

She was captained by Mike, the world is a small place. I returned

because he was not well and then I got word that he couldn’t join

to France and fell quite ill and was graciously put up by Peter and

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

LEFT: THE FIRST CACIQUE

Sheena Insull. I recovered and Peter, who I have known for many

it was probably better for Jim that I got that job, as he found a

years was running one of the very first crew agencies told me of

very good job shortly after. That was the beginning of my

a job available in one of the Feadship yards in Holland and so I

Cacique experiences. She was a 123 ft Van Lent and I just got in

high tailed it up there. As I remember there were two of us that

at the tail end of the build where we went through the

went looking for the job, myself and Jim Castle. As it turned out

commissioning etc. We then left on a very extensive cruise up

Precious metal

Nothing outshines a Pinmar finish

Some of the most beautiful yachts ever built have been finished by Pinmar. Pinmar have been crafting the finest finishes for over 30 years and are now the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading finishing specialists, with locations in Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Germany, U.K. and Florida, USA. pinmar.com

+34 971 713 744

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: JOHAN DE VRIES AND PETER AT THE LAUNCH OF THE SECOND CASIQUE

through Northern Europe before heading to the Mediterranean

behind the systems and the mechanics of the boats that we built

and then the Caribbean. Thereafter and for some reason, the

together and was very good at what he did. In later years when I

owner decided that now was the time for us to think about

was on Aurora I worked with engineer David Barry who had been

building a new 185 ft Cacique.

with the build and whom I had first met years prior to that when I was building Siran. Those two characters, in their capacities as

That’s a big jump!

engineers, I learnt and benefited a lot from, importantly to have

It was indeed, but it was great experience for me, as by this time

a system that works well all the pieces have to mesh and work

I had very little insight into yacht building and had been at sea

together and if you get personalities that work in harmony

long enough to have a reasonably good experience and idea of

together it helps immensely. Those two and indeed there were

what should and should not go on. So in conjunction with the

others that I probably owe a lot to, I think they made my life a

Owners, Terry Disdale, myself, Peter Insull and the engineer, Paul

lot easier and also far more enjoyable. I could really get on with

Harmer we built the new yacht, again at Feadship. Paul by the

doing what I thought I did best, which was to be a reasonably

way remained with me through both the Caciques and later on

good boat handler and navigator and to get on well with owners.

the build of Montkaj and finally Blind Date.

The things that Captains of large yachts are supposed to do – bind it all together and make it all work.

How important in your career, or how fortunate do you feel you

038

have been in your career in meeting people that have the

The social life, that goes along with being the ‘Captain’ of a big

knowledge that you don’t have?

boat, you must have had owners that invited you to dinner, to their

Very fortunate Colin, really, I sailed with some extremely good

homes or to do exceptional things?

people and a lot on the deck side have gone on to become very

Yes and no, I made a policy fairly early on to try and be as

well-known Captains in their own right and have done well in the

professional as I could. I realised there were limitations to closeness

industry. I would like to think that I may have helped them a little

that can be non-beneficial in the overall management of

bit along in their time of learning. I have had a couple of really

somebody’s personal asset and although I think I got on very well

good engineers that I have worked with for long periods of time.

with all of the owners, or virtually all of the owners I worked with,

Paul Harmer I worked with for 10 or 11 years on three different

some were more difficult than others. In the end I think we all ended

boats, who has really supplemented the side of yachting that I

up with a good understanding and a good relationship. I think the

was always interested in, engineering and I learnt a lot from him

builds of the Caciques were very personal, the owners were very

which really benefited me in many ways – he was the brains

involved and I got to do a lot with them outside of yachting. Lord

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

LEFT: THE 185 FT CASIQUE

Jim was another one where I was very involved, because the family,

very lucky. The owner of Lord Jim was a fascinating person with a

until he had to leave because of health, were aboard all the time.

huge background history and so we had loads of late night

They were a very interesting and a very relaxed family, which I think

conversations about life, philosophy and just about everything that

when you are doing continuous long range cruising like that the

went on, which was fascinating. Life is a continual learning curve and

compatibility of the Owner, the Captain and the Crew is absolutely

you are surprised sometimes, with the people that you meet, the

essential in the mechanism to make it work. In that respect I was

things you learn from them will remain with you forever.

Management Simplicity “I am pleased to observe that the Ariadne Safety Management System not only complies with the requirements of the ISM Code but has also been devised to maintain simplicity and reduce the laborious workload encountered with some other systems. I have found it extremely straightforward to operate on-board and it clearly incorporates all the requirements of current national and international legislation.

9 Circular Road, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1AF +447805425557 info@my-ariadne.com

I would be pleased to recommend Ariadne Yacht Management Systems to similar future operators” Captain John Wisden (M/Y Stargate)

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: OLD FRIENDS – PETER WITH THE LATE JEREMY DAWSON-HALL AND RICHARD CUCKSON BELOW: PETER WITH JIMMY FLOYD

As you progressed onto ever larger boats did you sense that the Captain/Owner association became more distant? Yes, I think so, in a way that is inevitable. In the early years there was a completely different philosophy, the way things were done, the way you went about work, it was a lot more personal. The boats were a lot smaller so really it was naturally a more personal event; it just made the whole enjoyment factor that much greater because you were close together and if there was a conflict of personalities, or whatever, or you just didn’t feel the person was quite your ‘cup of tea’ it would have been difficult if you were living on top of them all of the time. Indeed even when we got to a larger boat, like the 185 ft Cacique, we still maintained a good relationship, but always on a professional basis. I did meet some owners at their homes and we had a fine time, but there is always a fine line too. I never liked to overstep that line, as I always thought it made it much more difficult, and I had seen it done by others, to try and organise and in the end run an effective vessel. When you get too close to an owner, I think it becomes more difficult for them and it becomes more difficult for the Captain, so it is better, I believe, to try to keep a reasonably professional distance, and shall we say, all the time.

040

For the wealthy English and American families that have a yachting

that has to give them value and the people that operate that toy

history there is tradition. How do you view the Russians and

are there to give them pleasure?

Chinese, the new wealth that is coming into the industry. Do they

Yes, of course it depends on both the individual captain and the

see their vessel as something that they have invested money into,

owners, but the first influx of money to ‘start the ball rolling’

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: PETER AND SHIRLEY MARRY IN 1988 BELOW: PETER PREPARED FOR A MONACO EVENT

shall we say were the Arabs – oil money. Of course they come

their particular approach to life, which was somewhat different

from a completely different culture and it took a lot of getting

to our own.

used to, some of them were very pleasant to work with, but you had to understand that what seemed abnormalities to ones

Spend today it may not be here tomorrow?

thinking were mainly cultural differences, they came from a

Exactly, you had to be open minded there is no doubt about it, but

completely different background and sometimes you felt they

I never found a situation that was unsolvable, you just had to work

were treating you in a way, that under different circumstances,

at it a little harder, but at the end of the day even some of the

you might have objected to. I think it is important to understand

most difficult people became very compatible – it’s just a matter

the cultural difference, but sometimes they were not necessarily

of understanding. A good captain is like a good hotel manager,

that easy to work with and they have had customs that took a

there are various similar aspects to the job, you are at the beck and

lot of getting used to. I think though at the end of the day it

call of somebody else and it is very wise to get to know, not

generally worked out.

necessarily the personal lives of these people, but their habits and the way they react to various situations. I always maintain that it

25 years ago, I worked for a wonderful Saudi family and we would

takes at least a year, depending on how perceptive the individual

take the children fishing and skiing and everything else and I think

is as to the quicker or maybe longer it takes? I would say it takes

the children have now probably grown up with an understanding of

about a year to really get to understand the people you are

crew, people and the Western way of life?

working for and to offer them the best service, because pre-

Yes, that’s very true and a lot of the children are Western

empting is everything and you need this to create a good

educated, so the understanding has changed and they are much

impression in their eyes. In fact they have given it all to you, it’s a

more familiar with various customs, how things operate and how

matter of understanding it, picking up on it and acting on it.

to get the most and best from people. Through their education, the fact they have travelled so much and yes life is different for

Going back to Cacique, you built her and left the Feadship-

them, just as it took a little while when the Russians first came

De Vries shipyard.

into the market, the same applied, it took a while to get used to

Yes, indeed we left the shipyard and went directly to Antigua, we came out in November and the owner’s wife’s birthday was on New Year’s day so we knew we had to be there for that. We had a few little problems on the way across but they were all resolved and we did an extensive cruise of the Caribbean. We then went to Fort Lauderdale, there was a fair crisis in the Oil Industry, the owner at the time was involved in that industry and very sadly he came to me one day and said ‘the vessel has to go – the boys toys must be the first to go’. That’s when oil hit $10 a barrel! So the vessel was put up for sail and we stayed in the States for a while, although we had lots of interest, but no purchaser. Then we went to Europe, we had a berth at the IAYC and finally a new owner was found, let’s call him Jack. He re-named the vessel? He re-named the vessel Belle France and as he was a helicopter man and needed a helicopter pad so we went to Amels and designed and constructed the pad that is currently on board. It was during that time that he had made it very clear to me that he wanted to go around the world – that was his ambition. Unfortunately for me, although he wanted myself and Paul, as I understood, to stay, because of my so called ‘worldly spirits’ and knowledge of the vessel it wasn’t very good timing. I had just had my first child and so I had to decline.

042

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

Putting Your Comfort

First

AtRest A AtRes tR tR Rest Res e &AtSpeed &A &AtSp tSp tSp Spe p pe pee eed eed d ™

™

We haven’t spoken about Shirley, your wife.Did you meet Shirley on Cacique? Indeed I did, she was the instigator of getting me that particular job. She was my chief Stewardess and very good at what she did. Our relationship didn’t happen overnight, but over a period of years, we were together a lot and finally that formulated into a marriage. It was the right time for me, I had been single and free to do what one needed to do in the yachting industry for all those years and I just felt it was time and she was just the right person for me.

First Digital Adaptive Angle-Vel-Acc CAN Controls

Your were 45? I was 45 when I had my first child and 46 when I married, in 1988. Where? In Villefranche, we were married by the mayor, had a civil ceremony in the Citadel and went off and had a bit of a party at the Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, simple quiet and easy. Later on we came over to the States and had a somewhat more rowdy party

Over 10,000 Stabilizer Systems in service, including the first AtRest™ (zero forward speed) fin system

Quiet & Efficient AtRest™ Stabilization Power

thrown by Shirley’s parents. But before you left Belle France, you had a close shave with the boss? Yes, a bad thing in the sense that Jack was his own man, he did his own thing and sometimes a little more safety thinking would have been better. He went off with his son in a brand new boat that unfortunately sank on the way to meet us. We had gone to Villefranche to wait for him and the boat never turned up. We had what was a very unsettling four hours in the dark while we searched for him and his son. Thankfully we were very lucky there were a number of boats and helicopters out there and we were

STABILIZATION AND ADVANCED RIDE CONTROL for the world’s most demanding ship applications, including over 50 Navies, most of the world’s fast ferries and more luxury yachts than any other company. Enhance your yacht, both AtRest™ and AtSpeed™ with ND military-grade technology, quality and engineered durability. Let us show you how our ‘ﬁrsts’ put you ﬁrst.

the boat that found him in the nick of time and I guess one might say ‘We saved his bacon’. NAIAD DYNAMICS US, INC. NAIAD DYNAMICS UK, LTD

What actually happened? The boat was brand new and one with some problems. One of the

NAIAD DYNAMICS HOLLAND, BV

Naiad.com NaiadDynamics.com

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: BELLE FRANCE

things that had fortunately not been discovered at the time, and is what probably saved them,

was

that

the

aft

banquette seating was not attached to the boat. When the boat sank the banquette floated along with one fender which was all they had to hang on to and which helped them survive 2½ hours in the water, the life jackets were in the fore part of the vessel that sank by the stern. We were out searching for them in the dark, way offshore. The sea was quite cold with a long rolling swell, when our searchlight picked up the reflection from the white fender and we managed to pull them out

ballast her down by the head and try to raise the stern a bit as

of the water. It was a close one but thankfully all was well.

well. When we got onto the dry dock to put the props on again we had to red-do the anti-foul because it had been so badly

An incredible story – you left Belle France.

scored and scraped as we were towed through the canals.

Yes, once they started their trip around the world I left and probably had the longest period I have had unemployed. I went

Where did you go once she was completed?

back to Villefranche and started walking the hills and really

We went to Monaco, we did the remainder of the summer

enjoying it. One day about four months later I met John Warren,

season in Monaco and then went to the Caribbean, up to Fort

who was then the Feadship representative in Antibes and he said

Lauderdale and then back across to the Mediterranean, where

they were building a special boat and asked if I was interested.

she has stayed since, except for a recent trip to Holland for an

One thing led to another and I had an interview with the owner

extension on the stern and a change to the top deck.

and finally I ended up at the early stages of the building of Siran. How long were you on Siran for? Which is the most incredible boat.

It was just under two years of build and then I ran the vessel for

Indeed she is the most incredible boat with an unbelievable interior.

three seasons after that.

It’s all a matter of taste, but between the owner, the designer and the shipyard they put together an extraordinary vessel.

And you left for any particular reason? I left primarily because I just found it very difficult having a wife

044

Was she a Bannenberg design?

just down the road, it was straining certain aspects of our

She came out of the Bannenberg office and the project was put

relationship being so close and yet so far, because we were very

together by Tim Heywood. Tim did an excellent job, as did the

regimented on board in what we could do.

rest of the team and the build was a great experience for

The boss was there all the summer so therefore we were

everybody. Sometimes a little too trying for some, but there is no

there all summer and at the end of a few seasons, I got on very

experience that goes without leaving benefits, even difficult

well with the owner, but there were other circumstances that

ones. At that time Siran was the biggest boat ever built at the De

made it better for me to move on. Fortunately, just at that time

Vries yard and one of the most difficult trips was actually getting

I heard wind of another major construction going on at Amels

us from the shipyard and out to sea. One of the difficulties was

and I was lucky enough to see the right people and say the right

she was deeper and wider than most that they had taken out and

things, so I ended up there with Shirley and spent another 18

this caused us all kinds of problems. They started with us and

months on another build. It was a good time.

removed the props, after that they never used to leave the props

We lived in Bergen, which is a little seaside port about

on a boat heading out. We filled the fore peak full of water to

20 km outside Amsterdam near Alkmaar on the coast and it was

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

LEFT: SIRAN JUST AFTER HER LAUNCH

about an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive to get to the yard, I would enjoy that drive.

It worked brilliantly for me. I had a family back in Bergen,

I used to leave at 7 am and be at the Shipyard by 8 am, I have

a lovely old town and my wife made some friends there, we had

always found driving a great time to organise my thoughts, I

a wonderful time. I really enjoyed that build, that period, and

would organise my thoughts on the way to work and at the end

have always enjoyed Holland. I worked it out the other day that

of the day, on the way home, dissect them and put them into

in my yachting career taking into account refits and builds I have

prospective for the following day.

spent virtually 10 years in Holland.

VERSILIA SUPPLY SERVICE

*5"-:

:063 0/& $"-- 0/& 4501 4611-*&3

*OUFSJPST t 'PPE #FWFSBHFT t %FDL &RVJQNFOU t &OHJOF 4QBSFT 5IF CFTU QSPEVDUT t 5IF IJHIFTU RVBMJUZ t "MXBZT BWBJMBCMF t "MXBZT EFMJWFSFE

Viareggio 55049, Via Michele Coppino, 433, Italy 5FM +39 0584 387461 'BY +39 0584 361322 &NBJM info@versilia.it

XXX WFSTJMJB JU

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

BELOW: MONTKAJ DURING HER DUTCH SEA TRIALS

So you speak good Dutch?

accommodate the odd hours and everything else so it all became

No, I don’t speak good Dutch, but I have a very good

quite normal after a while. I think the biggest problem turned out

understanding of Dutch and with my South African background I

to be, like so many owners they used a manager. That boat was

learnt to speak Afrikaans as a boy, I went to an Afrikaans school

run by a middle man manager that did know about yachting as

for a year. Although it was childhood skills it still gave me very

he had his own yacht and agenda that did not necessarily suit

good basics in the language. I could translate into Dutch which

that of the Montkaj. I enjoyed the boat. It was the best sea boat

made it a lot easier for me to understand and get by in Holland.

I ever drove and in some ways I was quite sad to leave, but I had a conflict of interest with the manager at the time and it became

046

And, of course, the boat was called…

necessary for me to leave. Fortunately I stepped out of that job

Montkaj, again Paul Harmer was my engineer; we built the boat

and straight into my next and final command which was Aurora

together and were involved in it from a very early stage. It was

B. The yacht fitted me perfectly because of a cruising schedule

built at the Amels Makum yard which of course, not long after

that allowed me to have a family life and still indulge my passion

Montkaj, was sold to De Vries and Amels moved all of their yacht

which was being at sea. It also instigated the move, after many

operations to their Vlissingen facility. I knew Feadship had been

years of living in France, to family living in the States. Of course

interested in the Makum facility. Tom De Vries’s, father, Cas, I

my wife is American so in many ways it wasn’t a bad move for

used to catch him peaking around the yard, just scouting it out

her, but it was purely circumstance, we could have carried on

and I can only assume it had obviously been something they had

living where we were but life would have been different, our

had on their minds for some while.

children would have been different.

Montkaj has Saudi owners, running her could not have been easy?

You have three children?

Well it wasn’t but you know the funny thing about it, the way we

I have three children the eldest now 23 and the youngest 19, two

worked, the hours and the how they set up their day was a little

boys and a girl in the middle. It worked out very very well for me

foreign to us, but like most things you found a way to

– I enjoyed the cruising programme, I had a very good back up, a

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

LEFT: PETER & SHIRLEY RELAXING WITH JOHN HUGHES, HIS WIFE DONNA AND JIMMY FLOYD

nucleus on the boat in the form of an excellent engineer, David

Johnson in Savanah, Georgia the yacht had a complete paint job

Barry and a stella chief stewardess, Carly Bray. David and Carly

planned, they had me planned in with it, which suited me at the

later got married. She had already worked on the boat before my

time and for a further 12 years after that.

time and she has now been onboard a good 13 maybe 14 years. I should also like to mention Jo our Australian Chef, she too has

You’ve seen the rise of the industry, what are your thoughts

been aboard for many years, a great chef, somebody I admired.

on that?

I had various mates who came and went, some who did a

It is interesting because since 1966 to now the industry has gone

better job than others and some that have gone on to do many

through a number of real evolutions. There was no doubt in the

better things with their career. It was a very enjoyable time, thanks

60s and 70s that it was an industry and I joined because I liked

to the regular time table and a reliable pleasant concerned owner

yachting and it was fun, I met a lot of very interesting people

who expected his yacht to be in tip top condition and made it so.

early on. Gradually the concept of yachting changed, a new generation of wealth, a new type of vessel, a new outlook on

Where was she built?

many many aspects of how the industry, new owners and crew

She was built at Feadship, in fact she was built at exactly the

operated. One had to change along with it. They tended to

same time as Siran was being built, 643 and 644.

operate in a completely different style, they thought differently, they liked different things, the new money and nationalities were

You went straight on board as the Captain?

a complete game changer.

I stepped off Montkaj and had been at home a week, I think, and

Then of course the boats started getting bigger and more

Peters Yacht Agency rang me up and said ‘Would you fly to Palma

numerous and it was inevitable that at some point it was going

and meet somebody’. I flew to Palma and met the Owner’s

to have to be regulated. I was not surprised in the early 90s when

Representative who told me what they wanted and whether I

the industry started to take control of its own affairs, it was not

was interested in doing a delivery and I said ‘Yes, it suits me fine’.

easily done – nobody wanted to know. It took the PYA and those

As we crossed the Atlantic I got the feeling that they wanted a

involved in the early days, years to get the DTI even interested in

bit more from me and sure enough when we got to Palmer

what was going on. Finally once they got a bit of a handle on

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

047

MAN AT THE TOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: BACCARELLA

048

what was happening in France, they did and gradually they

It seemed to take the MCA quite some years to realise

started interjecting into the industry. Some things, as Captains,

what they were dealing with, they gradually introduced

we had a hard time getting to grips with, but in the end, the

regulation that has become part of the system, some which one

regulation for all of its early faults, I feel, has been for the better.

would say are very beneficial and others that are not so much.

Like anything that has administration surrounding it, there is a

Along with the regulation came our friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the managers. In

lot that could be streamlined, like paperwork, its very contrary

the old days, when you really needed a manager, when one

when you are taking a government department that has worked

telephone call was probably all you could manage over the radio,

99% with the commercial industry who then try to downsize and

having someone ashore to do your bidding and do the things

get to grips with the yachting industry, where the only similarity

that you needed to have done would have been very useful, but

is that they sail on some of the same seas.

there were no managers around in those days. Later on life

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

RIGHT: BLIND DATE

became so much easier for the Captains, remembering that the

normally a commercial Captain will say ‘no I can’t go there’ finish

Captains in those early days did most everything.

end of story, but we don’t work in that sort of industry, maybe we should, but then we have to write a book for the owners too!

You had none of the modern communication tools? No, and we still survived rather well, ‘The Managers’. Some

What have you been doing for the past few years – after Aurora?

obviously do a better job than others, but all in all a whole new

I spent 9 months in Gulfport, Mississippi at the Trinity yard with

industry has evolved around ‘new yachting’ causing paperwork to

Engineer Paul Harmer and Surveyor Dan Robsham where we

increase, it’s the usual bureaucratic problem. At the end of the

completed the build of Blind Date, a 160 ft 49 m semi

day the real safety work onboard is covered by senior crew and

displacement motor yacht for an American client of Peter Insull.

they have to customise whatever they have to tick or write on

I have also done some relief work and some handover

the boat for themselves. They then have to make the most

work for Trinity and Michael More, a lawyer of note in this area.

effective use of the manpower they have, taking into

Baccarella for instance. She was a vessel built at Trinity. Nice

consideration the type of vessel, what it does and where it goes.

vessel too, she was built for about three different owners,

The yacht usually ends up with its own system and an MCA

somebody started the boat, somebody bought it halfway

system, an MCA system you do primarily because you have to

through and somebody finished it. I finally stood in as hand over

and that is blended with the boat system, which is a general

Captain when the vessel was sold they needed me as an in

streamlining of all the regulatory systems that you are told you

between Captain on board. I have done that before, I also stood

have to do. One shoe does not fit all so a Captain will customise

in and did a bit of relief work on the Lurssen built Blind Date. I

the rules for his vessel and crew when always bearing in mind

did odd bits like that and it worked well as a general phase out

that compliance and over all safety is paramount

of the industry. Having said that, I am still fascinated by boats.

Imagine a yacht owner, ‘Captain, go and anchor over

050

there’ the Captain said ‘there’s no water sir’ , ‘well, can’t you find

If you were called upon?

a way round it?’, ‘not safely’, ‘but I want you to go there anyway’,

If I was to do a build I would love it, I am still capable and most

‘well we will do what we can sir’. You have situations like that,

of my faculties are still there, although I forget things from time

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

NO PASSION WITHOUT RISK ... ... LEAVE THE RISK TO US.

PA N TAE N I U S . C O M / PA SSI O N *

Germany · Great Britain* · Monaco · Denmark · Austria · Spain · Sweden · USA** · Australia

Pantaenius UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (Authorised No. 308688) ** Pantaenius America Ltd. is a licensed insurance agent licensed in all 50 states. It is an independent corporation incorporated under the laws of New York and is a separate and distinct entity from any entity of the Pantaenius Group.

MAN AT THE TOP – SIR GILES PETER CODRINGTON

BELOW: PETER WITH DAUGHTER MICHELE AND SON CHRISTOPHER

to time, am a bit deaf and could have a heart attack at any time.

Peter worked with me on Hedonist, I had already picked

Apart from those minor concerns I feel I could bring a good team

him as being shall we say a bit of an entrepreneur, just by the way

together, including a couple of very good engineers who would

he operated – he was in his element with all the guests and

come and work with me on a decent project at any time.

various people around and he has kept in contact with quite a few. He has done well. The crew agency for instance, it is certainly the

But your plans, at the moment, are to spend six months in Florida

oldest one in the Med. Then he met Sheena and it all came

and six months in France?

together over the years, he has done some really good things.

Yes, but maybe not exactly six months in either, now I fiddle around on boat design, but that is more a pastime than anything

Have you ever had the desire to be a broker?

else, although I really like some of my designs! Now I have got

It has never interested me, being a broker is one thing I never

into designing houses, my ideal house unfortunately is not my

wanted to be, it was of no interest to me at all. 90% of the time the

wife’s ideal house. We are always a little at odds.

Captain sells the boat, or doesn’t, depending what is going on in his life, he can often either make the sale or break the sale. I think I

It’s very true and you have a great many friends in this industry.

should possibly end here and just appreciate the life that yachting

I cannot really say enough, the industry when I look back has

gave to me and enjoy hopefully a long retirement. May yachting

been everything to me and shall we say given me everything. I

forever continue!! It was my life and I will be forever grateful.

>||

like to think that I put into it as well. It was a choice, like so many things in life, if you believe in fate, the way it happened, it just

Thanks Peter, I wish you well and thanks for a fascinating interview.

worked out that way and you take advantage of it. Sometimes you have to have the confidence, know your own abilities and think ‘I can do it’. Somebody that has helped me a great deal, that has been

052

Photographs with thanks to: Feadship

quite a big part of my life, has been Peter Insull, he was an

Trinity Yachts

instigator, and poked me in the right direction, as you will note

Amels

in my references to him, and we have remained good friends for

Lurssen

a long time.

The Codrington family & friends

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

U N D E R T H E H I G H PAT R O N AG E OF HIS SERENE HIGHNESS P R I N C E A L B E R T I I O F M O N AC O

19~22 SEPT 2012

PORT HERCULES

MONACO

XXII EDITION OFFICIAL SPONSORS

monacoyachtshow.com

MONACO YACHT SHOW 2012

THE RIGHT PLACE WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE 2012 MONACO YACHT SHOW 19TH– 22ND SEPTEMBER 2012

AST JUNE 19, THE FAMED FAIRMONT HOTEL ACTED AS

commented: ‘We are truly aware the MYS has become an event that

an idyllic backdrop for this year’s annual Monaco Yacht

many yacht companies can’t afford to miss out. Our role is to offer

Show Summer Party. The evening party welcomed a legion

the best working and exhibiting conditions to all participants, so that

of key superyacht industry members who arrived at the hotel to

they only have to focus on their main goal when attending the

discuss the upcoming events of this year’s show. While the MYS

event: making business. It’s a one-year organisation to deliver such a

organisers invited the yacht insiders to network with their peers

worldwide event; we have set up collaborations with top-quality

on the eve of summer, they know perfectly well that the real

service suppliers to fulfil the demanding expectations of the

event not to be missed will be at the end of the summer season:

exhibitors and visitors. They must feel at the right place with the

the 22nd Monaco Yacht Show.

right people to develop their business’.

From next September 19 to 22, the 2012 MYS will again

So in coordination with the MYS organisers, the brokers

bring together the captains of industry, the savvy owners and

and shipyards will unveil their most recent and spectacular

their representatives in Port Hercules and the highest-net-worth

superyachts, clearly aiming at presenting their best offering to

clientele over four days of intensive meetings and viewings with

convince new buyers.

500 of the world’s leading superyacht companies on the stands.

As the clients are less pressured to buy and feel they

The finest shipyards, the top yacht designers, the main broker

have more time to compare to get the right yacht at the right

agencies and the best superyacht equipment suppliers will all be

price, it’s definitely the time to buy. ‘Wealthy people are still

in Port Hercules to exhibit their most innovative products and

there and there is still a very good market for those who want to

luxury services or their future projects of superyachts.

have a boat quickly. Smart clients with experience know that

Organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show heralded this year’s

even with a custom build they have to wait three or four years,

edition of the event to be yet another busy year with new initiatives

so this is a good moment to bite. Just like in a real estate market,

to spark new deals. Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of the event,

if you have cash, you should be buying now. Because it’s likely

MONACO YACHT SHOW 2012

that in two or three years you’re not going to see these prices

The Upper Deck Lounge can also be booked for bespoke

anymore’ (source: quote by Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing

evening events during the yacht show. With each area of the

Director at Heesen Yachts, extracted from the article ‘Prices will

lounge offering a different atmosphere of warmth and comfort,

fall but charter won’t tumble’ published in the 2012 MYS

your soirée in the heart of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show is

Summer magazine).

bound to be a success.

The yacht of your dreams will surely dock in Port Hercules

At the image of this brand new luxury area, the MYS team

next September: 100 superyachts and megayachts, from 25 to 90

is constantly seeking to further upgrade the show's amenities and

metres in length (with an average size of 46 m LOA) and around

services for the benefit of the superyacht clientele and once again

40 new builds unveiled in world premiere.

promises to deliver a world-class event thanks to its partnerships

While the full list of yachts will be released by mid-July, the

with prestigious brands, notably providing a VIP shuttle service in

show organisers have already registered the participation of a few

association with the car manufacturer BMW, newly official

outstanding superyachts like Mogambo, a 74-metre steel hulled

sponsor of the 2012 MYS. The German brand will present the new

megayacht launched by the German shipyard Nobiskrug in

BMW 7 Series Luxury Saloon, which combines stylish design,

October 2011. Amongst this year’s stars, NB54, the largest and

luxury and comfort with top-class efficiency.

latest motoryacht delivered by Proteksan Turquoise Yachts

Back to the show as official sponsor for the fourth

(72.60 m, launched end of June 2012). Another new yacht and

consecutive year, the Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin will

once again one that has chosen Monaco at which to make her

showcase its finest collections of luxury watches on its exhibiting

world debut is Better Place (50.50 metres LOA), the world's

area inside the Upper Deck Lounge.

>||

largest sloop in carbon fibre and first sailing yacht ever developed to comply with RINA Green Star class. Monte Carlo was made to host Diamonds are Forever.

22ND MONACO YACHT SHOW INFORMATION 19TH – 22ND September 2012

Named as such by her owner, fan of James Bond, this elegant 61 m megayacht launched by Benetti in November 2011 is a

Contacts:

balanced combination of traditional design elements and modern

Tel. (+377) 93 10 41 70

innovative stylistic solutions which have become the signature of

info@monacoyachtshow.mc

the Italian shipyard. Benetti will also present the 60 m

www.monacoyachtshow.com

motoryacht Lyana, which is characterised by her dark steel hull and a white aluminium superstructure with dark strips.

Official Sponsors: BMW, Ulysse Nardin

THE PLACE TO MEET

The MYS supports the Association Monégasque contre les

The professionals know a rendezvous with their peers or with a

Myopathies (www.amm.asso.mc) and the Prince Albert II of

future customer may be the key to their business success at the

Monaco Foundation (www.fpa2.com).

Monaco Yacht Show. The show organisers will present a completely new 650 m² reception complex in the heart of the yacht show area, where you can hold all your meetings or invite your best customer to dine in the official restaurant, in a luxurious setting set aside for yacht show partners. The Upper Deck Lounge, located in the air-conditioned tent of the Parvis Piscine (where the old restaurant-lounge area used to be), has been designed by interior decorators Sabrina Monte-Carlo in collaboration with Italian designer Paola Lenti, the French crystal manufacturer Baccarat and the art gallery Opera Gallery. It includes several reception areas reserved exclusively for executives of exhibiting companies, where they can talk with their customers in a comfortable, confidential setting. The lounge also offers a top-flight menu in the elegant, sophisticated setting of its restaurant, where exhibitors and their guests can talk business over a meal or simply relish the moment, enjoying a relaxed wine or champagne tasting.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

055

PHOTOGRAPH: COLIN SQUIRE

THE MYBA CHARTER SHOW 2013 A 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

MYBA

HE MYBA CHARTER SHOW IS THE MEDITERRANEAN’S

Marina Fiera quay. Interlinked for visitors via a courtesy shuttle

most important ‘trade only’ gathering of many of the

service by land and sea, this extra space was used to good effect

world’s most desirable, fully-crewed luxury yachts for

again this year, with 15 additional yachts berthed there.

charter. Next year marks the 25th anniversary of this show and

Next year’s 25th anniversary of the show is predicted to be

plans are underway to make this the biggest and best yet. (29th

the best yet and only businesses or individuals with a direct

April – 3rd May 2013)

connection to the luxury charter industry will be invited.

The MYBA Charter Show attracts a high number of the

Recognised in the past as the International Yacht Charter

world’s leading professional charter yacht brokers who come to

Meeting, inaugurated in 1988 and held in San Remo up

appraise and inspect the yachts, meet captains and crew and

until 2000, the show then relocated to the Porto Antico

discuss important charter related issues, in readiness for the

(Ancient Harbour) area of Genoa for 2001, with local organisation

forthcoming season. Topical seminars and an increased number of

provided by the Pesto Sea Group srl and show ownership

exhibitors have made the MYBA Charter Show an important, not-

under MYBA – The Worldwide Yachting Association. In 2006 the

to-be-missed business occasion for professionals within the

show changed its name to the MYBA Charter Show and since

luxury charter industry.

2010 has been owned by MYBA’s commercial company,

Despite the vagaries of the weather, the 2012 show

All Yachting SAS (AYSAS).

proved an unmitigated success, with 80 large yachts and 420 registered brokers in attendance during the 5-day period. Over 70 industry exhibitors benefitted from targeted exposure and a lively social programme ensured everyone made best use of the networking opportunities. Following a demand expressed two years ago by owners,

For further information: Tel: +33 (0)4 93 31 85 49

captains and central agents in the need to expand the show, extra

Email: info@aysas.com

berthing space was found on the other side of the harbour at the

www.myba-association.com

>||

TIM WRIGHT PROFESSIONAL SNAPPER BY COLIN SQUIRE

AM SITTING WITH ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT AND,

You were actually funding that, or did you have sponsors?

may I say, quite extraordinary marine photographers, Tim

At first I was self-funding it and then I had a sponsor – the firm I

Wright who’s work has appeared many times in the pages of

worked for. W R Grace sponsored me for a couple of years.

this magazine. We are just outside of Heathrow Airport. When did you get your first camera? Tim where did you grow up?

I had my first camera when I was at school and a teenager. I would

I was born in Edgbaston in Birmingham, but I grew up in Malvern,

be sneaking shots of the head master during assembly and things

Worcestershire and I went to the Worcester Royal Grammar

like that, so it was more of a bit of fun, than serious photography at

School. I then went to University in Aberystwyth for a couple of

first. I got quite keen and more into it and I did my own processing

years, but did not finish. I was studying Zoology.

in black and white at home and later progressed to colour.

And your first job?

When did you discover sailing?

My first serious job was selling photocopiers for a year or so and

It must have been about 1984 when I first went out in a boat. I

then I went on to work for a firm called W R Grace in Park Royal.

did some RYA courses and evening classes to learn what I could,

I was selling industrial adhesives and sealants to the motor industry.

took a quarter share in a boat down in Newhaven and did a bit of weekend sailing. I was getting bored and frustrated with my day

You didn’t do that for too long, but you had a love of go-karts,

job though; I really wanted to do something a bit more

I believe?

adventurous and so I bought a little boat, an Elizabethan 29 and

Yes, I was always passionate about motor racing, I was racing

sailed off single handed, basically on an adventure. She was small

karts, then I moved into Formula Ford, then Sports 2000.

wet and fast, and very low in the water.

THIS PAGE: NORTHERN CHILD

YACHT STORAGE SOLUTIONS Tenders, Jet Skis, Cars/Bikes, Containers & Exhibition Stands Secured Units - 2m sq to 45m sq Intrusion / Fire Alarms - 24 HR Surveillance & CCTV Collections & Deliveries - National & International Delivery Handling / Shipping Services Access - 7 Days 08.00 - 20.00 Mailbox / Forwarding Service Packing / Protection Materials Crew Lockers 2 sizes contact for more information BIOT address CANNES address Chemin de la Romaine, 06410 BIOT 47 Ave Maurice Chevalier 06150 CANNES tel. +33 (0)4 93 65 62 57 fax. +33 (0)4 93 65 62 56 mob. +33 (0)6 27 48 67 18 email. info@squarefootselfstorage.com web. www.squarefootselfstorage.com

THIS PAGE: ANDROMEDA LA DEA

I left England, went to Cherbourg where I had a couple

Did you have any way of making a living in the Caribbean or were

of technical issues which I had to get sorted out. After Cherbourg,

you just living on savings?

the next stop was Porto Santo. Then Madeira, then Las Palmas

I was living on savings for the first two or three years and then

in Gran Canaria. There I joined the first ARC in 1986 to sail

with the assistance of the Bank of Mum and Dad. I was doing the

to Barbados.

odd job but not making enough to make ends meet.

You did the ARC? Did you get a placing?

How old were you then?

I got 5th overall, on handicap, believe it or not. That was in the days

Let me see, I left when I was about 28/29 so I guess early to mid

that they allowed single handers. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it any more, quite

thirties by the time I did photography. That was around 1993.

rightly, I suppose. My self-steering broke 800 miles out of Barbados

I was spending Christmas in Bequia. I was sitting about idling,

and I was at the tiller for 22 hours a day for the final week.

twiddling my thumbs, wondering where the next dollar would come from. Somebody organised a Boxing Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Round The

An incredibly brave thing to do. So you arrived in Barbados and

Island Race. I had a good camera and thought, well, why not take

obviously decided it was the place to be?

some pictures of these boats as they crossed the finish line. I was

Yes, I stuck around in Barbados for about a month or so. Then after

allowed to sit on the finish boat and photograph the yachts as

Christmas moved on to the Grenadines, then I think I went up to

they came past. As it was the holiday season, I was able to take

Antigua and then down to Venezuela. I spent the hurricane season

the films across to St Vincent and get them processed and have

in Venezuela, met a rather nice girl and instead of moving on

prints made. Everybody was sticking around in Bequia until the

through Panama, I decided to stay in the Caribbean. Then I

New Year, fortunately I had a little time to do it. Everybody

thought that I needed a bigger boat as I had my girlfriend, so I had

bought something and were very encouraging about the

an opportunity to sell the Elizabethan and buy something slightly

pictures, which were pretty ordinary by current standards, but

bigger, which was a Roberts 34 which was in Lymington. I flew

they liked them and I sold something to every person in the race

back to England and sailed out again.

which encouraged me a lot. That was when I decided to put my existing knowledge in printing and film processing to use and I

At some point you took up professional photography?

bought a Jobo developing system which I set up on my boat with

Yes, that was after I had been in the Caribbean for about five years.

an enlarger.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

061

THIS PAGE: AERA AND MARI CHA IV

Califo orn nia a Yacht Agents

Broad Spectrum Support for Superyachts

C2C, Inc. - California Yacht Agents +1-415-355-4696 info@c2california.com c2california.com

Changing the world without changing course.

YachtAid Global is the nonproﬁt arm of C2C, Inc. www.yachtaidglobal.org A registered nonproﬁt.

THIS PAGE: BLUE PEARL

THIS PAGE: JUGULAR

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS – TIM WRIGHT

Your little 34 foot boat had its own processing lab on board?–

on end. In those days before websites and the internet, people

brilliant! Of course you had the whole place to yourself as nobody

would have to buy what they were going to buy at the event as

else was doing this.

when they got home it would be too late. It was good, it

It was far too crazy for normal people to do. I stayed in Bequia for

concentrated people’s minds as they knew they wouldn’t get

the season, until about April. I did the Bequia Easter Regatta with

another chance to buy, if they didn’t there and then. It was, in

my camera which I quite enjoyed. Then I decided to go and look at

away, although it was very difficult to do technically, a lot of work

Antigua Sailing Week which somebody told me would be very

but it was very good, it helped pay the bills.

busy indeed. It didn’t really work out brilliantly, because there were too many boats to really cover on a one-to-one basis, to make the

You are a ‘real gypsy of the sea’, you live on your boat almost

sales and make the prints and everything, but it did show me the

permanently and you travel from event to event and that is your

way to go for future years. When I came back the following year I

way, it’s quite a unique lifestyle. One thing I notice you don’t do is

set up a stand and had pictures on display, I had contact sheets

bespoke brochure photography do you?

sorted out for each individual boat. I would cut out the contact

I won’t say I won’t do it, but I am not really geared up for that, I

prints for each boat and paste them onto a sheet, so that if you

think because I am so mobile. People who are in say Antigua for

were from a particular boat, you would ask for that boat and I

example, have Alexis Andrews who does a fantastic job on

would give you the sheet and a loupe and you would go and stand

brochures and stuff – he is there all the time and the charter

under the sunlight or anywhere where you could squint at the

boats know him, if they do a brochure they go to Alexis. I could

contact prints and tell me which ones were wanted.

compete with him if I wanted to, but he is there all of the time

I also rented a house in Antigua, bought a transportable

and he has his business and I don’t need to compete with him. The

processor and set up my own dark room in it. I had a scooter and

same for St Maarten, there are photographers that do that type

would go backwards and forwards from the stand, taking people’s

of work. I have my niche and I stick to that.

orders, taking the orders to the dark room and then bringing them back. The dark room was manned by a young assistant I hired in

When did you get your first digital camera, that must have changed

Bequia and took with me to Antigua. It was very busy, it was

things a bit?

hectic. Kenmore, my assistant, would hardly see daylight for days

2000, and yes it did change things – completely! I had already

THIS PAGE: MARIE

become a little bit digital the year before, although I was still

You shoot onboard boats occasionally, but that’s not something

shooting film in 1999. I was scanning and printing digitally instead

you usually do?

of using the dark room and I was able to work from the boat. That

I have only done it a couple times. I either shoot from the rib or

was just an interface for one year between being fully analogue

the air, that’s my preference.

to being fully digital. Incidentally, going digital had a benefit for my assistant

What’s the most exciting race, do you think you have every

Kenmore. As I no longer needed an assistant I trained him to

photographed? Is there one that stands out in your mind?

photograph boats in Bequia where he still works independently to

I am trying to think. I enjoyed this year’s Superyacht Challenge in

this day. I am very satisfied that I was able to start a local guy on

Antigua, not because it was particularly windy, but the conditions

a sustainable career on a tiny island with few opportunities.

were very good. Especially for the big boats, it really shows their power as they crash into those largeswells and what great

Tell me, you must have a set of events that you do every year?

photography. There was also the finish of the last Voile de St

I have a routine, yes. Antigua Sailing Week and the Antigua Classic

Tropez I attended, I think that was in 2006. In the Med it

Regatta, Heineken Regatta, St Barths Bucket and the ARC,

sometimes, just occasionally, it gets very very good with high

although the ARC isn’t actually a Regatta, I photograph all the

winds and brilliant clear light.

boats as they finish the ARC in St Lucia. There are over 200 yachts in the ARC and I photograph them coming in day and night.

Did the digital revolution change your life for the better? Yes, and the great thing is, of course, that I don’t need to hire a

So have you ever had a ‘close call’? Explain how you take your

house to build a dark room any longer, I just do everything with

photos. You’re not just sitting on a large press boat, you have your

the laptop and the camera.

own special boat don’t you? I have an 11 ft rib with a 15 horsepower engine, which is self-driven,

Do you have your own website?

as there is no room for a driver. I get the occasional slightly close

Yes, I was probably the first photographer I know of doing sales

call. For the most part I am pretty much under control, I much

through a website with a searchable database of images.

prefer to do it myself than to have a separate driver, as I know

068

where I want to be and I don’t have to communicate it with anyone

Can people look back through your whole portfolio?

else. I just do it. There have been a few calls, in Cowes a few years

Yes, everything back to 2000 – I don’t put anything pre 2000,

ago the outboard motor bracket broke, just as I was photographing

although I was selling through the website from 1995 or 96, that’s

a boat in 20 knots of wind. The yacht was under spinnaker and

when I started it. I don’t keep those on line any longer as there are

pretty much on the edge of control, but I was under his bow and

technical issues with making prints. If you make a print from a

suddenly lost power, that was funny, I had to duck under his boom!

negative it looks awful now, compared to the qualities you get

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

THIS PAGE: SORCERESS

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TIM WRIGHT

with a modern system. Then there is also the finding of the

sensors, so the 300 mm lens is a 300 mm lens, but with the

negative if somebody orders something. I am always travelling I

mark IV it is a smaller sensor so your 300 mm almost becomes a

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep my negative archives with me and searching them

400 mm lens. I have in the past used a 300, plus an extender to

takes for ever even when I can access them.

make it into a 400, using the 1Ds, but these days instead of that I

From the site they can order prints if they want them, but most people prefer a CD. They can make a selection on line, put

am using the Mark IV without the extender so I get the full Ć&#x2019;2.8 aperture on the lens with no extra glass to degrade the image.

them in a shopping basket, the website gives a price, and they pay with a credit card and send the order through. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t download

You obviously enjoy your lifestyle?

the images immediately, because I have about a million pictures. If I

Well yes, I enjoy it and honestly I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what else I can do.

stored all the high resolution images on the website you would be

I am not going to go back and train for anything else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I will be

talking about serious server space and so I have everything online in

54 this year. Everything else seems pretty mundane

low resolution and when the orders come through I just put the high resolution images into a zip file and email a link to the customer.

You have become quite a legend, especially in the Caribbean, because you turn up on your sail boat, get this small dinghy out and

What does your camera set-up consist of?

then head off into quite severe conditions to get your shots.

Currently I have two Canon EOS IDs Mark IIIs, 21 mega pixels. I also

People think I am mad.

have an 1D Mark IV which is I think 16 mega pixels. The reason for this one is there are some advantages to the Mark IV. One is that I

Well yes you are, logically, to go out and do what you do. You

can keep shooting and shooting and I never fill the buffer, which is

mentioned you also go up in helicopters

an advantage when you are in an exciting moment when there is a

Yes, when I can, when I can afford it.

lot happening. It is very frustrating to see the perfect shot, press the shutter and nothing happens! That critical moment and it stops!

Would you say the helicopter shots are better?

Very frustrating, whereas the Mark IV just keeps on going and

Its not the same thing, especially when you are shooting the big

doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop. The other thing about it is that the 1DSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are full frame

boats, the St Barths bucket for example, having the helicopter shot

ISTANBUL, KUSADASI, BODRUM, MARMARIS, GOCEK, ANTALYA WHEREVER YOU ARE IN TURKEY, WORLD YACHTING IS READY TO SERVE YOUR EVERY NEED 24 HOURS A DAY

t 'PSNBMJUJFT t 7JTBT 3FHVMBUJPOT t 1SPWJTJPOJOH t t %VUZ GSFF EJFTFM t WJQ TFSWJDFT t WORLD YACHTING is perfectly placed to cater for your every need.

WORLD YACHTING official registered yacht and shipping agency HEAD OFFICE 48310, Gocek, Fethiye, Turkey Tel: +90 252 645 24 74 Fax: +90 252 645 24 87 VHF: Channel: 73 24/7 SUPPORT Gerhard: +90 532 789 20 93 Email: gerhardworldyachting@gmail.com Member of the Associaton of Turkish Travel Agencies

*HPL $FHQWDFĂ&#x2014;OĂ&#x2014;ĂšĂ&#x2014; <HWNL %HOJHVL 2IĂ&#x20AC; FLDO 5HJLVWHUHG <DFKW 6KLSSLQJ $JHQF\

0HPEHU RI 'HQL] 7LFDUHW 2GDVĂ&#x2014; Chamber of Shipping

www.worldyachting.info

THIS PAGE: ALFA ROMEO

is invaluable. Shooting a big boat from the water for instance, a lot

sharp, it’s the glass that makes the difference, and the great thing

of the times you only see the topsides and of course lots of spray

about the SLR type cameras is that you mostly don’t get that delay

too! Both angles have their advantage. Shooting low on the water

between pressing the shutter release and the actual picture being

is great, you can get a lot of length and a lot of water action in the

taken that you get with most ‘point-and-shoot’ cameras.

foreground. Aerial shots can be wonderful too and you can do a lot more in an hour in a helicopter.

Where are you going to be this summer Tim? This week I am doing the J80 World Championships in Dartmouth

Helicopters must be expensive?

and I am going to be doing Cork Week. I am hoping to do at least

Yes, that is the problem. In some events, if I am hired the

one of the J Class Regattas this Summer. I am not quite sure

helicopter is paid for, but most of the events I do I am self funding

where it is going to fit in with all the other stuff. Then in all

so really I have to think about it.

probability I will be going down to Sardinia for the Maxis and the Swan Cup and that will follow on with perhaps Cannes and the

If you were talking to a crew member what sort of camera would

Voile de St Tropez.

you say is the perfect camera or kit that they should take with them? Obviously I know more about the top end of the range, as this is

How are you travelling over here?

my work, but not everybody is going to spend 6 to 8 thousand

Look out of the window, you see that camper van, the one with

dollars on a camera body, more on lenses. I suppose if I was just

the little dinghy attached behind…

>||

doing it as a hobby and wanted some good souvenir shots that were good quality, one of the lower end SLR’s will do the job. What

072

really matters is the glass you put on it, the lenses, because the

To contact Tim visit his website: www.photoaction.com

resolution on these cameras is really very good. The sensors are

Opening photograph of Tim courtesy of Michael Kurtz – Pantaenius

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

hhandmade, andmadde, qualit quality ty bespoke websites be espoke w ebsitees that are tailored ar re tailor red to yyour oour eexact xacct rrequirements. e ements. simple equir sim mple

innershed, inne errsshedd,, selected to build www w www.SuperYachtWeb.com w.SuperY . YaachtW Web e .com m bbyy the publishers of YYachting aacchting Mat Matters ters

Forr an inf For informal ormal cha chat at about yyour our rrequirements, equirements, am on +44 (0) 16 calll our friendly tea cal team 1603 03 735576

design rand m marketing a r ke t i n g | ssoftware d e s i g n & ddevelopment eve l o p m e n t | bbrand o f t wa re & aapps pps

ddesign@innershed.com e s i g n @ i n n e r s h e d .c o m www.innershed.com w w w. i n n e r s h e d .c o m

7 OOaktree a k t re e BBusiness u s i n e s s PPark, a r k , BBasey a s ey RRoad, o a d , RRackheath, a c k h e a t h , NNorwich, o r w i c h , NNorfolk o r fo l k NNR13 R 1 3 66PZ, P Z , UUKK

+44 + 4 4 (0) ( 0 ) 1603 1 6 0 3 735576 735576

Proudly Pr oudly handmade handmaade in Great Great Britain

DESTINATION BERMUDA AN ATLANTIC PARADISE BY MARK SOARES

S AN ISLAND DISTINCTIVELY KNOWN FOR ITS SHORTS AND ITS position in the triangle, the British overseas territory of Bermuda was originally founded in 1609. Uniquely positioned on the cruising route between North America, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the sheltered deep water harbours of Bermuda have provided a safe haven and convenient stop for vessels on passage in the North Atlantic for hundreds of years. Bermuda consists of 120 islands, with the main part of Bermuda being made up of seven islands connected by five bridges. Bermuda is surrounded by over 200 square miles of reef in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is also perfectly positioned within the Sargasso Sea. With its brightly coloured houses, turquoise waters and friendly and hospitable people, Bermuda makes for an ultimate destination spot for the cruising or Superyacht.

THIS SPREAD: WARWICK SOUTH SHORE BEACH

ABOVE: BERMUDA SHORTS RIGHT: ST. GEORGE’S TOWN HALL

Famous for the development of the triangle sail (Bermuda rig), Bermuda is known for the development and construction of a particular type of fast schooner that was built during the 1800s. These low freeboard, flat sheer and plum stem vessels were known worldwide for their speed and windward sailing ability. These fast, sleek vessels were desired by both navies and pirates alike. In 2006, the Bermuda Sloop Foundation constructed the 112 ft ‘Spirit of Bermuda,’ which had the appearance and characteristics of the particular vessels built in Bermuda between 1830-1850. The Spirit was constructed for the purpose of sail training and has exposed thousands of Bermudian youths between the ages of 12-18 to the sea, connecting them to their rich maritime heritage. Bermuda is also a world renowned international business centre that offers a number of tax advantages to international businesses. There are presently over 18,000 Bermuda-based international insurance, reinsurance, mutual fund, investment holdings and brokerage companies on the island at a level on par with New York and London. Bermuda is also a leader in specialty insurance products. To add to its list of credentials, Bermuda boasts one of the highest standards of living in the world. The combination of friendly people, beautiful beaches, first class golf courses and top-

076

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

CRUISING BERMUDA

notch services continue to make Bermuda a logical and soughtafter stop on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruising itinerary. There has been an increasing number of yachts now choosing to stay and cruise the waters of Bermuda with all its beautiful and safe anchorages to explore. In addition, the LF Wade Bermuda International Airport conveniently offers daily non-stop flights to major US cities and the UK. During peak season entertainment on the island is at its zenith, with a wide variety of world class events being featured including art and film festivals, an international jazz festival and various music concerts. The island is also an extremely popular destination for sports and recreation enthusiasts and is world famous for its diving, with over one hundred and fifty fascinating wrecks to explore as well as stunning reef dives. Golf is another popular pastime with several private and public courses available to enjoy. The courses are challenging, well kept and boast some of the best views on the island. The PGA of America has announced that the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, golf's most difficult event for which to qualify, will remain at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda through 2012. Bermuda offers a vast array of restaurants and bars for all tastes and budgets. Provisioning is also first-class, with an ample assortment of quality local produce available from fresh Bermuda fish, to fresh garden vegetables and herbs. Daily flights from the US and Europe bring in an exceptional selection of imported produce and speciality items in which to choose from as well.

ABOVE: THE TOWN CUT – ST. GEORGE’S

As early as April each year, yachts start arriving in Bermudan

development of new full service marinas around the island. A new

waters on their way to either the USA, Canada or Europe. By mid-

and up-to-date independent tourism report also indicates the

June the number of ‘yachts in transit’ starts to slow down just as

potentially untapped yacht market in Bermuda.

the race season begins. Several races and rallies come to Bermuda

There are various services available for the yachtsman in

during the summer, including the famous Newport-Bermuda race,

Bermuda from yacht agents to sail lofts. BYS was established in

the Marion-Bermuda race, Daytona-Bermuda race, the ARC

2007 to help service the many Superyachts that call into the

Europe and several others. Bermuda has also become a popular

Islands and offer a full range of services from yacht repair and

destination for big game fishing with boats coming in from the

maintenance, parts sourcing and customs clearance and berths, to

US to fish for big marlin in the Triple Crown fishing tournament in

a plethora of convenient concierge services.

July. By October the sailing yachts start arriving and continue through Christmas on their way south to the Caribbean. To add to Bermuda's list of visitors, humpback whales are also prevalent in the spring and fall and feed on the rich upwelling’s of deep water

Contact: Mark Soares

currents as they encounter the Bermuda seamount.

Email: mark@bermudayachtservices.com

More recently, Bermuda has taken steps towards the

Web: www.bdayacht.com

development of yachting tourism and favourable changes in

078

immigration policy now allow crew an automatic 90 days entry

Bermuda Yacht Services is a

into Bermuda. Other advancements include the potential

proud member of the AYSS

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

>||

TENDERS

Introducing the WINDY SR26 Superyacht Tender “Designed by specialists, built by experts”

Folding console to reduce stowed height to 1.5m

Adaptable seating arrangement

Well designed helm position

Based on a design concept from EYOS tenders, styled by EIDSGAARD DESIGN and built by Windy.

TOP YACHT TOYS 2012 BY JOSH RICHARDSON

The Jetlev comes in two models: the JF-250 which is made of Carbon Fibre and has 250 horsepower, and the JF-220 which is made of fibre glass and has 220 horsepower. Able to carry a person to a maximum speed of about 22

HE SUPERYACHT TOY MARKET IS EXPLODING WITH

mph, the jetpack is tethered to a fibreglass pod with a 33-foot

new and exciting toys that can be carried onboard and

hose. The pod's 4-stroke engine takes in water and sends it

used on the surface, in the air or underwater. A selection

through the hose to the jetpack in a similar way to a jet-ski. The

of tried and tested products follow throughout this article and all

water is expelled from the pack's two adjustable nozzles,

of these are all currently available to purchase.

propelling the pilot while towing the pod. A 57-litre fuel tank enables a flight time of 2 to 2.5 hours on a full tank.

JETLEV-FLYER The Jetlev is the brainchild of Canadian inventor, Raymond Li, who

SEABREACHER

became fascinated with the idea of using a strap-on jetpack after

The Seabreacher Watercraft range allows the owner to drive across

watching James Bond in the movie ‘Thunderball’.

the water at a high speed whilst piloting an aerodynamically

Costing between €84,000 (£74,000) and €129,000 (£114,000), this ground-breaking new toy is designed to be used above water.

080

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

designed vessel, shaped just like a shark or a dolphin! Custom-built for each client by her designers at Innespace, this ground-breaking watercraft gives the pilot the ability to dive

SUPERYACHT TOYS

5 feet under the water and launch out from underneath the wake

of jellyfish and other marine creatures in the ocean. The sea

to gain some impressive air.

pool provides a safe ocean swim by allowing seawater into

The Seabreacher X Watercraft will allow the pilot to reach

the pool through grid-covered holes, designed to stop any

an astonishing top speed of 50 mph on the water and 25 mph

unwanted sea creatures appearing. This net is held down

under it.

by weights.

Prices vary on each model, starting at $65,000 and going

The pool is made with PVC or more tough hypalon

up to $85,000 for a high performance and heavily customised

material, and can be set up in a matter of minutes with a high

model. Custom paint jobs can be done as required along with

inflation pump and either tied to the vessel or anchored

interior modications.

separately. For owners with young children this secure swimming

All Seabreacher models are designed to operate in both

area is proving especially popular.

sea water and fresh water, giving you the opportunity to visit any destination and deploy your secret weapon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; speed, diving,

CUSTOMISED JET-SKI

barrel rolls and the inevitably satisfying desire to do it all again.

Whilst is

the

not

jet-ski new

toy, customising jet-skis to match superyachts

and

clients preferences has become increasingly popular so that they are unique and individual. This could be simply seen as making the best, better. Specialities offered by companies like Venom Design SEA POOL

can include colour matched bodywork, upholstery, rope

The sea pool was introduced as an attempt to combat

rubbing strakes, underwater lights, plus AV/Ipod and

the problem of swimming off the boat with the large amount

Sat Nav options.

THE ULTIMATE WATER TOY

FOR YACHTS www.freestylecruiser.com

+ 1.727.563.2003 info@freestylecruiser.com

SUPERYACHT TOYS

All SPX models can seat three adults, weigh in at 310 kg and measure 11.9 feet by 6.1 feet. This has proved to be a popular toy on a number of high profile charter boat this past year.

SEABOB – CAYAGO MAGNUM The CAYAGO MAGNUM 'Special Edition 100'. CAYAGO MAGNUM is marketed as the ultimate superyacht toy. It features a navigation system with sonar location technology and LED headlights, allowing the super toy to be navigated perfectly under

HYDROFOIL WATERSKI

water at high speeds and in poor visibility.

Ever wanted to wakeboard or waterski and it is too choppy? Ride

The CAYAGO MAGNUM also has a high-performance

above the waves! This inexpensive toy (£1000) is a must for every

engine, which is fitted with 10 gears and can operate for up to

superyacht. The Limited Evo has all the bells and whistles:

four hours. An energy pack comprising a 33 kg Lithium-lon

Lightweight Limited Edition board, Limited Edition foil, as well as

accumulator provides power to the powerful engine, which is

the sturdy and lightweight Evolution tower. Wakeboard and

configured as an E-jet power system. This retails at a hefty

Kitesurf boards are also available for guests and owners wanting

€78,800. The standard top of the range production Seabob

that little extra!

Cayago F7 retails at €12,680 per unit and is capable of 16 kp/h underwater and 22 on the surface.

INFLATABLE SLIDE Made to measure for each vessel these PVC inflatable slides are great fun; a must for any charter or family yacht and they are becoming increasingly popular. All slides are custom made to fit HOVPOD

the yacht and it must be noted that careful selection and design

While personal Hovercraft offer the ultimate in watersport fun,

is needed to ensure that they are useable due to their

their typical outer shell of glass-fibre is unable to withstand too

cumbersome size and weight – often in excess of 200 kg.

many hard knocks, whilst the speed and range left something to be desired. UK-based Reaction International Ltd has come up with a

Prices vary with the average price for a slide to fit a 40 m yacht around $13,000.

new and improved line of personal leisure hovercraft, and the Hov Pod SPX 120 Turbo is the cream of the crop.

082

INFLATABLE TOYS

The latest sight to be seen off superyachts and support vessels are

greater range and performance, the SPX 120 Turbo hovers at a

full inflatable waterparks! These can be created at the stern of the

height of 9 inches over any flat surface, reaching speeds of 50 mph

yacht with slides, climbing frames, sea pools, trampolines, sailing

on water. Additionally, the SPX 120 Turbo is buoyant enough to

boats, paddle boards and more. The sky is the limit! Due to the

take on over a ton in weight before water encroaches on the hull,

small pack down size and ease of storage these can be used on

making it very safe.

almost any sized yacht.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

SUPERYACHT TOYS

JETSURF There are a number of powered boards on the market but none as high-tech as the Jetsurf. Made of carbon, weighing just 13 kg and being capable of 57 kp/h the Jetsurf has a running time of up to 4

SUBMARINES

hours. It is fast becoming a must-have toy. All Jetsurfs come with full

The submarine is still at the top of the list of desirable toys on

maintenance and riding tuition, which is required in order to activate

megayachts and support vessels giving owners and guests a unique

the warranty. Riding is possible for anyone who is comfortable in the

underwater experience. Models range from one-man subs to

water and the board can be ridden on your knees until confident

submarines which will transport 6+ people. Many yachts have

enough to stand up. The Jetsurf has a hand operated throttle control.

underwater garages where submarines can float in and out giving owners and guests complete privacy. The most advanced submarines can dive to 36000 ft with dive times of over 10 hours offering a true chance to explore the underwater world. One of the reasons they are so exclusive and only on the largest yachts is their price tag, with 5 person submarines ranging in price from â&#x201A;Ź1.3m to â&#x201A;Ź2.5m.

>||

Contact Josh: Email: info@superyachttendersandtoys.com

/&8 U?RCPRMW RM F R Q C R ? C P E GR RFC W? 5FC W / 0 A R ? P F 7 F R R & 5 G Q L 4 S E B G L 4 &- A?L @C UGRFMS R

3OHDVH YLVLW RXU ZHEVLWH ZZZ VHDEREDPHULFD FRP IRU DOO WKH QHZ DQG LQQRYDWLYH DFFHVVRULHV Ĺ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x17E;Ĺ&#x2013;Ĺ&#x2013;Čą ČąĹ&#x2DC; Čą Čą|Čą Čą Ç°Čą ČąĹ&#x2122;Ĺ&#x2122;Ĺ&#x2122;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x203A;Čą Čą|Čą Â&#x17D;Â&#x2022;ÇąČąĹ&#x;Ĺ&#x203A;Ĺ&#x161;ČŹĹ?Ĺ&#x153;Ĺ&#x161;ČŹĹ&#x2013;Ĺ&#x;Ĺ?Ĺ&#x203A;Čą|Čą Â&#x160;ÂĄÇąČąĹ&#x;Ĺ&#x203A;Ĺ&#x161;ČŹĹ?Ĺ&#x153;Ĺ&#x161;ČŹĹ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2013;Ĺ?Ĺ&#x2122; Â Â Â ÇŻ Â&#x160;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2014;Â&#x160;Â&#x2022; Â&#x160;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;ÇŻÂ&#x152;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2013;Čą|ČąĹ&#x2014;ČŹĹ&#x17E;Ĺ&#x2013;Ĺ&#x2013;ČŹ Čą|ČąÂ&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2DC;Č&#x201C;Â&#x2014;Â&#x160;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2014;Â&#x160;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;ÇŻÂ&#x152;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2013;

Â´6HUYLFH DQG DYLQJV ,V 2XU 0RVW 9DOXHG $VVHWÂľ

SHARED OWNERSHIP – THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? BY STEVE LAST

‘Fractional Ownership’ has a poor track record for big yachts – so is there any way to make shared ownership work?

T’S A WIDELY HELD VIEW IN THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY that although sharing ownership of large yachts should theoretically be viable, in practice the nature of yachts and

their owners means it can’t work. Even the huge fiscal inefficiency of having an expensive capital asset lying unused for most of the

enterprises, or individuals, organised to undertake a joint project

time isn’t enough to drive owners to share control and use of it.

requiring considerable capital’. Some fractional schemes involve

Although there are quite a few flourishing private groups of

a syndicate structure as part of their legal mechanics, but the

owners, mainly of sailing yachts, most commercial attempts to

basic objective of most fractional ownership businesses is to

create multi-ownership schemes have involved what is

generate profits from the operation of assets that can’t be used

commonly known as ‘fractional ownership’, and success has at

full-time, such as vacation property and private jets – or yachts.

best been patchy. So why is newcomer Curvelle Yachts trying it

The assets are financed by the fractional owners who hold equity

with its ‘SuperYacht Syndicates’, focusing initially on the new

in them, but they are actually controlled by the organisation. That

Quaranta catamaran? What, if anything, is different about

makes them unattractive to almost anyone who could consider

Curvelle’s approach that might give it a better chance of success?

buying a superyacht: typically such personalities will be reluctant to give up control of anything they value. In contrast, members

084

ISN’T A SYNDICATE THE SAME AS FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP?

of a pure syndicate hold both equity and control of the asset. The

The term ‘syndicate’ will be familiar to most readers of Yachting

key difference is ‘who’s really in charge?’, and who says what the

Matters in the business sense of ‘an association of business,

owners’ rights and obligations are. In a conventional fractional

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

SHARED OWNERSHIP

scheme, it’s the promoting organisation. In a syndicate, it’s the

management, but the members decide when one of their horses

owners themselves.

should be sold, or if and when the syndicate should be wound up. The 4th: owners can only enjoy their assets on relatively few

PRIVATE SYNDICATES WORK

occasions, but they need year-round care and attention. Yachts

Private shared ownership arrangements can be made to work

are typically used a few times a year and horses race only a few

extremely well. Many small groups enjoy shared use of such

days a year. So loss of usage on a single occasion, for any reason

things as sailing yachts, aircraft and holiday homes. Some of the

such as weather, health, or technical problems, has a

world’s most famous racing yachts, holders of or challengers for

disproportionately high impact on overall enjoyment versus cost

the America’s Cup, have been owned by syndicates. Wealthy

of ownership, and the ability to spread this risk is extremely

people form syndicates to enjoy the thrill of watching their own

valuable. The 5th: they are highly individual assets with which the

racehorses – many members of the British aristocracy are horse

owners closely identify. By contrast, in fractional ownership jet

enthusiasts like the Queen herself, and often long-time members

programmes like NetJets the part-owner neither knows nor cares

of such racing syndicates. Clearly, shared ownership of super-

which particular aircraft – or even what type of aircraft – will be

luxury things can be highly successful. So what’s the secret?

provided to transport him where he wants to go. He is interested

Analysing the characteristics of fractional businesses and

in getting from A to B quickly and conveniently – not in whether

private syndicates throws up some interesting differences. The

his aeroplane has Rolls-Royce or General Electric engines, maybe

1st: private syndicates are formed solely for the benefit of their

not even how many engines it has!

members. Fractional companies are definitely in business for their own benefit – successful ones are large corporations that make

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS?

substantial profits from the owners’ activities. The 2nd: they are

Enabling people to participate in a private syndicate seems to offer

small enough that every member can communicate easily with all

the best of both worlds – the benefits of individual ownership while

the others, and syndicates often have an active social aspect of

sharing costs. With the right yacht, the trick would be to find a way

their own. Some fractional companies have hundreds or even

to optimise the syndicate members’ ability to choose when they use

thousands of participating owners. The 3rd: syndicates enjoy total

the yacht, and fairly share out the resulting costs. Curvelle’s team

autonomy. The asset may require extensive professional

combines personal experience of private syndicate membership,

Effortless entertainment and control aboard a superyacht is the ultimate marine experience. Meticulously designed “one touch” control experiences,

demanded by our most discriminating clientele, are central to a Mobius-designed solution. Our deep technical knowledge, superior craftsmanship and continual service, together with a stellar reputation, assures you an entertainment control system that’s also digitally savvy and “future proof.” We welcome the opportunity to review your goals and help you realize the full potential of your next project. A D D I T I O N A L I N T E G R AT E D S E R V I C E S

ᔢ Digital Media, Audio and Video Distribution ᔢ Fiber Optic Networking expertise ᔢ Lighting Systems ᔢ Security Systems, for intrusion and detection ᔢ TVRO and VSat Communications ᔢ Full Integration of existing and/or recommended devices ᔢ Full Post-installation Service

MOBIUS DESIGN GROUP MOBIUS DESIGN GROUP

+1.561.736.7720

INFO@MOBIUSDESIGNGROUP.COM

DESIGN ENGINEERING INSTALLATION SERVICE

SHARED OWNERSHIP

fractional jet programmes, and large yacht ownership and operation over several decades, to create a members’ agreement that gets about as close as possible to that ideal. This a key factor – the core agreement is between the members themselves, unlike that between clients and a fractional business. Many multi-owner schemes haven’t adequately recognised the need to look at what yacht owners themselves want in order to make shared ownership acceptable. They’ve tried to operate using methods often taken directly from real estate, and without significant yacht industry experience, this has had little market appeal.

basic ingredients right, it must combine them in the right quantities. The mix and number of people must be right; the

WHAT’S CURVELLE’S MOTIVATION?

setup must ensure that the owners really do have control of their

If Curvelle says its objective in creating a multi-owner setup is

yacht and the yacht design must ensure it’s suitable for the use

different to fractional ownership schemes, what IS its

that number of owners will put it to. While a syndicate of three

motivation? Luuk van Zanten, Curvelle’s founder, says it’s very

owners would work well with a ‘typical’ superyacht and a

simple: he wants to sell more of the yachts Curvelle develops and

summer season only, for larger groups design becomes more

builds. Providing a part-ownership facility simply lowers the cost

significant, as the yacht needs among other things to be very

barriers to superyacht ownership. Curvelle isn’t looking to profit

robust and have additional storage. Says van Zanten, ‘We

from operating a massive fleet of yachts, or from adding large

designed the possibility of having multiple owners into the

amounts of additional service facilities and doesn’t promise owners

Quaranta from day one, so she has a very flexible all-main-deck

future access to lots of other vessels. Curvelle will happily build

cabin layout that can suit a wide variety of owner families. She

yachts for individuals as well and regards setting up syndicates for

can even provide wheelchair access, which is almost unknown on

potential owners as a facility conceptually similar to ‘owner

yachts of this size’. With larger syndicates, particular attention

financing’ in a property deal: a useful tool to increase business.

also needs to be paid to practical aspects like maintaining crew standards for de-luxe service.

OPENING SUPER-YACHT POSSIBILITIES TO A WIDER AUDIENCE

HOW’S IT GOING?

As well as individuals already looking into becoming owners of a

The first Quaranta will be ready for delivery to the syndicate that’s

superyacht, van Zanten sees a number of potential new areas

commissioned her in spring 2013, so it’s no pipe-dream, says van

from which syndicate members might come. High among them

Zanten. The initial owner-investors agree that seven members is

might be those lucky enough to have tasted and fallen in love

the right maximum number for their purposes and are initially

with, the delights of life aboard a superyacht as owner’s fortunate

taking all seven shares. The yacht will also be in the charter market

guests, or as charter clients, but for whom commissioning such a

as the initial owners bring in up to four more syndicate members:

yacht for themselves has not hitherto been a realistic proposition.

Curvelle are marketing these shares on their behalf.

Similarly there are those whose resources will reach to a substantial boat, still but far from the luxury lifestyle of a

JOIN THE RIGHT CLUB

superyacht which has hitherto been simply unattainable. In the

There are huge financial advantages in shared ownership of

first syndicate Curvelle is assembling, each 1/7 membership costs

superyachts, but getting the right balance of group size, rights,

about the same as a 17 m cabin cruiser, but provides facilities

obligations and yacht is critical. By custom-making every

equivalent to a 41 m performance mono-hull, with both

syndicate, Curvelle believes it stands a good chance that shared

Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. The wholly-owned 17 m

ownership of superyachts can finally succeed. It is the sort of

boat is nowhere as attractive to women in particular, who often

arrangement that even Royalty could happily join!

find the cramped ‘self-catering holiday’ aspects less than relaxing. Steve Last is syndicate share manager of Curvelle CUSTOM-MADE YACHTS NEED CUSTOM-MADE

086

OWNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS

Contact: sl@curvelle.com

Successful multi-ownership not only has to get a number of

www.curvelle.com

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

>||

VANUATU LAID BARE – A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND & ITS PEOPLE BY JESS BELL

088

IX YEARS AGO, MY THEN FIANCÉE SAM AND I WERE

volcano. As the water lapped on the outer hulls, with the glow of

working aboard the Maltese Falcon in the Mediterranean.

the volcano to guide us into safe harbour, I had no idea what this

We were on break having a coffee at the Monaco Yacht

new adventure would bring.

Show when Sam said, ‘I want to start up a yacht agency in

When standing on the edge of Mt. Yasur, looking down into

Vanuatu.’ ‘Ok, I don't know where Vanuatu is but we can do that

the caldron, while it spits lava up above your head, you do ask

if you like,’ I replied. ‘It's an island nation in the South Pacific, near

yourself ‘is this safe?’ ‘No worries, the lava balls actually move

Fiji. It's an amazing place. I used to live there,’ he continued

quite slowly, so if one is above you, just keep watching it so you

matter of factly. ‘Sounds good,’ I replied; not wanting to jeopardise

can move out of its way,’ the guide told us as we stared in awe.

our perfect courtship period. Really, I wasn't sure I was ready to

There are two warning signs before you climb to the edge of this

leave the glamour of the Med. I was enjoying Monaco and looking

active volcano. One reads, ‘think safety.’ The other reads, ‘your

forward to St. Tropez. The South Pacific, yes of course it sounded

letter may not get to its intended recipient.’ That one's next to the

exotic, but it also felt foreign and too far away.

post box. Vanuatu's attractions have no fences and no disclaimer

Three years later, we were sailing to Vanuatu. I had the 3 -

forms. We could still hear the grumbling volcano and feel its

6 am watch just before we reached Tanna, one of the Southern

energy miles away as we rambled along the bumpy road between

Islands. The slightly damp, warm air was very welcome after our

massive banyan trees with branches and roots connected to each

months refitting in New Zealand. I did wonder if I wanted to

other, intertwined, fighting, embracing and fighting again, housing

reach land and people; no where could be as perfect as those

little cabins nestled in the branches, many stories up.

quiet moments at sea, gliding along beneath the Southern Cross.

We anchored in Port Resolution, under the watchful and

I looked in the distance and saw a glow on the horizon. It came

welcoming eye of Weri and Monique, who run the Port Resolution

and went. So that was the famous Mt. Yasur, Tanna's active

Yacht Club. Someone mentioned hot pools. Around two in the

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

VANUATU

FAR LEFT: INCREDIBLE WHITE BEACHES LEFT: MT. YASUR ERUPTS BELOW: VANUATUN MEN

Perching ourselves amongst the rocks, we let the cool ocean water run over us while the hot water from the volcano seeped in behind us. Vanuatu used to have cannibals. Because of this, there was not much movement between villages. Therefore languages, dances and traditions greatly vary from place to place. In Vanuatu, there are more different languages for the population density than anywhere else in the world. One very rich island culturally is Malekula. If you know latin based languages, you can guess what the name means. Why James Cook decided to name it that, who knows? We'd heard stories of the villages in Malekula where the men only wear â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nambas,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or penis sheaths. We'd actually seen one of these guys in the hardware store in Luganville one day. Last year we spent a month in Rensarie, Central Western Malekula. One of our new friends there, Shem, said he could take us to these villages, though he couldn't confirm what they'd be wearing. He hadn't walked up there in a few years. There is no morning, we took the remainder of a bottle of Port, jumped in the

road access so we had to be ready for the six hour return walk

tender and ventured to find them. We anchored and climbed out.

with numerous river crossings. The walk was not difficult. We

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

089

VANUATU

ABOVE: A TYPICAL VANUATUN TREE HOUSE RIGHT: LAND JUMPING

descended through open valleys and small creeks. About halfway, we came across two women, both in long skirts and t-shirts, carrying machetes. Age is difficult to gauge here. In fact most people in Vanuatu are unaware of their actual age or birthday. I would have said these ladies were in their 70s. The women, bent over, had one arm resting on their backs, the other was wielding the bush knife with great ease, clearing the path of the incessantly growing vegetation. They stopped, gave us big smiles, shook our hands and said hello before we continued on our way. Just before arriving at the first village, we walked through a huge coconut plantation, complete with cows grazing beneath the trees. People say the reason the beef in Vanuatu is the best in the Pacific is because of happy cows. This theory made sense here. The village was well organised with rows of small houses made from wood and dried leaves. Squealing children played soccer on

around and were taken to a small dark building. The artist, a

a large field. There was a huge water tank for rain gathering; their

middle aged soft spoken man, brought out a few dusty masks. I

source of drinking and cooking water. I imagined people carrying

stepped back. They were more intense than I imagined, made of

the water tank up on their backs, doing the three hour walk we

mud with various colours and protruding features. We asked if we

had just done.

could purchase them. The artist said ‘Ok, if you want them.

We continued through to the next village. There was a dark

090

Usually we just use them during our circumcision ceremonies.’

smoky cabin with a small fire in the corner. Some simboro (yams

Before we left the village, we sat with a few of the elders

wrapped in island cabbage with a bit of coconut milk) cooked

who had just returned from the gardens. One girl beside us was

slowly on the fire. Some villagers had left it there for when they

weaving leaves which were to be the walls of her house. A few

returned from the gardens. Our guide gave it to us. ‘Is it okay, isn't

boys ground up the kava root, and made fresh kava for us to share.

it for someone else?’ I asked. ‘They will be very happy you ate it,’

It was dark by the time we walked back to the road. I was grateful

he replied and I knew he was right. It would be a great honour for

the truck was there to meet us and we were able to go back to

them to share with us.

the yacht for hot showers and comfortable beds. I imagined living

Malekula is known for its mud masks. We'd seen some in

in the villages we had just visited would be quite stark. There are

Port Vila that were very intriguing and wanted to see where they

no shops, no power for computers or DVD’s, but also no alarm

came from. Art was the main impetus for this walk. We asked

clocks and no deadlines. The people we met had love and joy in

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

VANUATU

pools. Or maybe they come to see men and boys tying vines to LEFT: A YOUNG BOY SLEEPS their ankles and jumping off eight story wooden towers. IN A CANOE

Tourists come for a quintessential South Pacific experience; white sand beaches, beautiful warm water and unique culture and nature. In Vanuatu, they get all of this. But that is not what they talk about when they leave. They say, ‘those are the nicest, friendliest, happiest people I’ve ever seen. Maybe they know something that I don’t.’ And at that point is when our current tourism slogan ‘discover what matters,’ hits you. While you may have a mask or carving to take home with you as a souvenir, your main Vanuatu souvenir is not a physical item that goes on your yacht or in your suitcase. You uncover parts of your soul that have been hidden and dormant from living in the ‘developed’ world for a long time. And, you make these discoveries in a safe, gentle, beautiful, healing environment. This is why we live in Vanuatu. their eyes. Perhaps there was a more lasting comfort that came

Contact Jess Bell

from their sense of community and openness, than from our

Kaleva Yachting Services – Vanuatu

interpretation of progress and development.

Email: info@kysvanuatu.com

Tourists visit Vanuatu for the adventure. They come to dive the President Coolidge wreck, or scramble about the rocks and

Web: www.kysvanuatu.com Tel: +678 25613

pools of our numerous waterfalls. Visitors come to see the power of Mt. Yasur, up close. They come to swim in our blue holes or hot

A proud member of the AYSS

>||

THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA – JUNE 20

– 23RD 2012

WORDS BY NORMA TREASE PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN SQUIRE

HE NUMBERS MAY HAVE BEEN SMALL, BUT

some tough decisions. So while this year’s fleet for the 16th

the yachts were gorgeous, the sailing was hot

annual Superyacht Cup Palma, with only twelve yachts registered

and the fun factor was high at this year’s ‘Superyacht

may not even begin to compare to the numbers we’ve seen in

Cup’, Palma. Summer 2012 is seeing a bumper crop of regattas on the international yacht racing circuit, from a packed

BELOW: THIS IS US

previous years, yet considering all the many alternatives available, even a fleet of twelve yachts – all of very high quality – is a testament to the lasting power of this popular event.

Newport–Bermuda Race, to the final in the two-year America’s

You surely cannot beat the scenic location for the

Cups trials in Newport, RI, the J-Class Regattas and the upcoming

Superyacht Cup Village, nestled on the edge of the harbour, next to

Superyacht Cup one-off race in Cowes – not to mention the much

the bustling shipyard and yachting business hubs, in the shadow of

anticipated Olympics, in addition to the always-packed Med

the fabulous Cathedral, mere steps away from the charming old

racing season, the wide choice of events for yachts has made for

town of Palma de Mallorca. Benefitting from a new, cooler tent, the

No needd for f a prettyy picture... picture.. p ..

reliable, re liable, d dependable, epen ndable, an and dp professional rofessional l Yach a ht M anageme ent Yacht Management

P aseo Maritimo 21 Paseo P alma de Mallorca, Spain Palma ww.masteryachts.com w www.masteryachts.com +34 971 220 562

094

SYC Village provided a suitable backdrop to a great long weekend

There may have been but twelve yachts racing this year,

of excellent racing and some old-fashioned yachting fun in the

yet nevertheless, they represented fine pedigrees all around and

sun. The smaller fleet made for a definitely more casual, family-

showed their mettle with some excellent competitive sailing over

style vibe, a refreshing change from some of the mega events

the three days of racing. Ranging in size from 24 to 40 m, the

weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to expect from our beloved superyacht racing events

twelve yachts still showed the diversity which so characterises our

elsewhere. So it was back to basics in Palma de Mallorca!

international business, representing no less then nine of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

MAIN SPREAD: SCORPIONE DEI MARI BELOW: ATALANTE

hottest designers and ten different yacht builders from shipyards all over the world. Who can guess at the even greater number of nationalities of owners and crew participating? As is typical in Palma, even the weather conditions varied greatly, providing

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

095

THIS SPREAD: FIREFLY

ABOVE: SAUDADE

shifting daily wind patterns which benefitted different yachts on

RIGHT: THIS IS US

wildly divergent finishes, which kept everyone on their toes.

different days so the yachts kept switching positions and had Yacht Reesle, one of the several Hoek designed yachts, built by Engelaer Sheespbouw, participating in their first Superyacht Cup surprised the fleet by coming with a 1st in fleet on a windy Day One of racing, but fared less well in the following races, to bring in an 8th place overall. Two more Hoek designs, Atalante and Firefly both progressed steadily up the ranks daily, to finish 1st and 2nd place respectively for the Hoek Cup, which has its own SYC class. Beautiful classic Bruce King design built by Royal Huisman, Maria Cattiva also began slowly on Day One, but did increasingly better daily, to bring in a jubilantly celebrated 1st in class, and 1st place overall. Atalante and Highland Breeze also moved steadily up the leader boards, coming in 2nd and 3rd place overall respectively. The Superyacht Cup Village was home to daily après-race celebrations, with a number of entertainments daily, including a barbeque, open bar, daily race winner announcements and the always popular Fancy Dress Party. This year’s theme of Olympics saw several yacht crews in matching athletic garb, with the bestdressed prize going to the crew of Ivanka. Great fun was had by the many crew who enthusiastically participated in the Olympic Gutter Boat Racing event, organised by the skipper and crew of Scorpione dei Mare – veteran SYC participants and always impossible to miss in their acid green uniforms. Gutter Boat Olympic winners were again Ivanka, who successfully leveraged

098

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

RIGHT AND BELOW LEFT: FIREFLY BOTTOM RIGHT: MARIA CATTIVA

THE SUPERYACHT CUP

RIGHT: THIS IS US

their girl-power teamwork to take down the tough competition. This low-key racing weekend finished in its usual high note, with the Prize Giving ceremony held at the fantastically scenic modern art museum Es Baluard, overlooking the harbour and the Superyacht Cup fleet. Featuring a huge buffet of local delicacies and a great dance band, the particularly intimate group celebrated together long into the night. Obviously thrilled at his first Superyacht Cup win, owner of Maria Cattiva Edwin Rijsterborgh, publicly thanked his friend Ben Golff, owner of marine fashion business Gaastra, Gold sponsors of the Superyacht Cup and owner of fellow competitor Highland Breeze for encouraging him to participate in the SYC Palma saying ‘we will definitely be back again and I will encourage all my yachting friends to participate too.’ Yachting World editor David Glenn, further amplified this sentiment saying, ‘I was particularly keen to hear owners expressing their desire not only to return next year but in years to come, some with firm plans for new and larger yachts.’ That is indeed a beautiful thing. Superyacht Cup fans will have even more to celebrate this summer, with the special Cowes edition coming up next, planned to coincide with the London Olympics. A strong fleet of yacht contenders is registered, including recently launched 62 m Holland Jachtbouw Athos and Superyacht Cup veterans, 55 m Adela, pride of UK shipyard Pendennnis. This surely excellent event will be capped off by a Royal Parade of Sail, which HRH The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are expected to attend.

>||

For full Superyacht Cup Palma results, view www.thesuperyachtcup.com

102

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Changing the world without changing course.

Photo by: Tim Forderer

Turn your yacht into a vessel of inspiration. Deliver humanitarian aid around the world as you cruise. Sponsor a charitable project to beneﬁt an isolated community and join other Superyacht owners and crew that help YachtAid Global. Info@yachtaidglobal.org | Sponsor@yachtaidglobal.org | yachtaidglobal.org | +1-619-630-4626

YachtAid Global is the nonproﬁt arm of C2C, Inc. c2california.com

VENICE AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES WORDS BY ANNE SPYROPOULOS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN SQUIRE

AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES

HE AMERICA’S CUP, STEEPED IN HISTORY AND tradition, has undergone many changes since Oracle’s win in 2010, beating Alinghi 2–0 to become the first

American syndicate to win the Cup since 1992. The new format, being showcased around the world this past year during the America’s Cup World Series, has put on display superfast wingsailed catamarans and cutting edge technology, bringing the racing closer to the shore than ever before. The AC45s as the catamarans are called are being used throughout the World Series circuit which has just finished its inaugural season having made stops in Cascais, Plymouth, San Diego, Naples, Venice and Newport. Overall season

opened to the public. Sailors, technical personnel, media and

championships went to Team Artemis who won Match Racing

visitors including many local Venetians who have never had such

with Skipper Terry Hutchinson and led by CEO Paul Cayard and

an extensive opportunity to view the area visited the Arsenal

Fleet Racing honours went to Oracle Racing Spithill skippered by

during the World Series stop in Venice from May 12-20, 2012.

James Spithill and led by CEO Russell Coutts. The second season

Embracing the ‘new’ America’s Cup format and encompassing the

of the World Series kicks off in San Francisco at the end of August

highest level of technology and innovation, the city of Venice,

and will finish in Naples in May 2013.

steeped in history and maritime tradition, created a showcase for

In the month of May it was Venice’s turn to welcome this prestigious international event with racing right in front of St.

the new and old when it hosted the fifth inaugural AC World Series event.

Mark’s Square in the Venetian Lagoon. In keeping with the city’s

The history books all speak of the Venetian navy’s superior

rich maritime history, the America’s Cup village and VIP

sailing ability and efficiency in managing the building of its own

hospitality venues were hosted inside the Arsenal, or ‘Arsenale’ as

ships, a key factor that was supplemented by an extraordinary level

it is known by locals which is now a military installation and rarely

of organisation and the ability to adapt during wartime. The Arsenal

BWA YACHTING - OPERATIONAL PARTNER OF THE AMERICA’S CUP SUPERYACHT PROGRAM For more information on the exclusive packages being offered for superyachts please contact BWA at info@bwayachting.com

was the headquarters of the Venetian Republic’s shipyards and armories responsible for producing Venice’s naval power during the second millennium AD. Venetian vessels, once built in small workshops throughout Venice, were put under one roof in this single public shipyard during the thirteenth century, which ushered in a period of Venetian strength and dominance that lasted for centuries. The Arsenal complex, established in 1104 started out as a dockyard to maintain ships for the Venetian Navy and spans an area of about 110 acres, or approximately 15% of the city of Venice. The ‘aresenalotti’, or maritime workers, as they were known, were comprised of specialised boat builders which formed their own community within the walls of the Arsenal. Each area

108

specialised in a different trade and created a highly advanced

The essential materials needed for boatbuilding, namely

‘vessel’ assembly line, the first of its kind. At its peak, during the

timber, iron and hemp were all obtained via water routes that

1500s the Arsenal employed up to 15,000 people, working day-

were often blocked by rivaling nations and pirates. Venice,

to-day to build and maintain the ships that the maritime republic

surrounded by water, was at a disadvantage for raw materials and

needed to maintain its control over the Mediterranean. Rather

without endless resources like other Italian cities, namely Pisa,

than keep an entire naval fleet at the ready in water, at an

Genoa and Naples, Venice relied on shipments of timber from

enormous cost, the Arsenal was able to keep 100 galleys in various

Croatia, Albania and Germany. Interestingly, once in Venice, the

states of readiness for battle. This fully autonomous and self-

wood was cut into solid beams, measured and stamped with the

sufficient production allowed the Arsenal to average the launch of

Venetian winged lion and then immersed in an underwater sea

one warship a day and was considered the largest manufacturing

basin near the island of Lido. They were soaked for 10 years to

plant in Europe before the era of industrialisation.

ensure durability and prevent them from warping. Venice’s

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

dominance in the Mediterranean can be attested directly to the

water is an essential part of daily life in Venice whether it be a

shipyard, in particular during the 15th century when a law during

water taxi filled with tourists on the way to their hotel, an ice

this period decreed that all ships, whether private or State owned

cream boat with its daily delivery to the local ‘gelaterie’, or the

had to comply with strict regulations and measurements, in a

many boats that support the city’s infrastructure with garbage

sense they had to be practically identical.

LEFT: THE VENETIAN CUP HEADQUARTERS ‘THE ARSENALE’

This allowed not only uniformity and efficiency during the construction process, but the use of standardised interchangeable parts that ensured that the assembly would be quick. The moving assembly line (via the canals in the Arsenal) allowed the galleys to be moved to the materials and equipment and this revolutionary way of building was not seen again until Henry Ford reintroduced the modern assembly line in the early 20th century. Producing more vessels in a shorter period of time provided the flexibility to enforce the entire fleet during war time. Venetian merchants, used to sitting idle during wartime, were able to convert their fleets for the fight and once conflict was over, ships would be sold

collection, water ambulances and law enforcement. The water

at auction back to the public, allowing merchants to resume their

traffic stopped though, with not a complaint heard, to welcome

trade. The tactical advantage of having ships with similar

the most prestigious sailing trophy in the world. Over a period of

characteristics also permitted the navy to predict how their ships

10 days, Venice’s maritime history, art and culture provided an

would perform under varying weather situations.

incredible backdrop to the state-of-the-art catamarans that were trialed and then raced along the waterfront. Each day brought tens of thousands of spectators to the city and into the America’s

city that lives and breathes by the power of the sea, travelling by

Cup headquarters in the Arsenal to participate in the spectacle.

Tim McKenna / Aquos Yachts

It’s not every day that the city of Venice closes itself to all water traffic for three consecutive afternoons in a row. Venice is a

ALEXSEAL.COM > EU: +49 (0) 40 75 10 30 > USA: +1 843 654 7755 YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

109

AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES

AMERICA’S CUP – THERE IS NO SECOND

passion and fierce competition among sailors and nations to win the coveted trophy, earning also the right to organise the 35th Challenge and select the host city. The summer of San Francisco promises to be like no other in the race’s history, with a series of events from July through September 2013 which includes a

BY EDWARD PEGAN

month of round robin racing, the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, the America’s Cup Super Yacht Regatta, the Louis Vuitton Cup and

lastly, the America’s Cup Finals. T ALL STARTED ON AUGUST 22, 1851, WHEN THE STRANGE

For racing enthusiasts, the events lined up will truly provide

looking schooner named America, sailed by Queen Victoria,

daily excitement throughout summer showcasing as the

beat the British at Royal Yacht Squadron’s 100 Guinea Cup in

organisers like to say, ‘The best sailors, the fastest boats.’ All events

Cowes, England. History has it that the Queen turned to one of

will be viewable along the race course or from land, with stunning

her attendants and asked who was in second place, to which the

backdrops of the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Alcatraz and

reply was given, ‘Your Majesty, there is no second.’ Returning to

downtown city itself. Construction is underway on the America’s

the shores of the new world, the trophy would be named the

Cup Village along the waterfront of San Francisco and super yacht

America’s Cup, after the winning schooner and was donated to

owners will be pleased to know that an America’s Cup Super Yacht

the New York Yacht Club under a Deed of Gift, declaring the

Marina will be completed in time for the events. For those owners

trophy a perpetual challenge for friendly competition among

wanting to bring their yachts to San Francisco, packages are being

nations. Since that first victory in 1851, there have been thirty

developed to include: exclusive berthing, 24 hour concierge

three challenges in all. The Cup remained in the hands of

services, race day flagged positions, live race feed aboard, access to

American sailors for over 100 years, losing it to Australia in 1983.

Club 72, the VIP hospitality centre, team base tours and

In all, only four nations can lay claim to having won the America’s

participation in official events, ceremonies and the social calendar.

Cup, with New Zealand and Switzerland joining Australia and the

Guest and crew activities are being planned as well, from wine

United States in victory. The America’s Cup is arguably the hardest

tastings in the Napa and Sonoma valleys to excursions into

trophy to win in all of sports and proudly boasts to be the oldest

Yosemite National Park. For technical jobs and down time in the

trophy in the history of international competition. The Cup itself

yard, several facilities exist around the bay area and are more than

was made by Garrard & Co., thought to be one of, if not the

capable of carrying out works that are needed.

>||

world’s oldest, jeweller based in London. For the 34th Challenge of the America’s Cup, to be hosted

110

in San Francisco during the summer of 2013, little remains the

For more information about the America’s Cup Super Yacht

same from that August in 1851. What hasn’t changed is the

Program, please contact BWA Yachting at info@bwayachting.com

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

THE GRAPE DIVIDE

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FOR! BY ROD SMITH

ABOVE: RHÔNE VINEYARDS

INE

too long to arrive, via a succession of PAs, secretaries and brokers,

important part of many guests’ trips. As love for, and

INCREASINGLY

BECOMING

finding the wine can be a challenge. Misspellings and questionable

knowledge of, wine develops amongst people, it is no

translations can turn an obvious wine name into a phonetic guessing

surprise that the preference sheet has moved from mentioning whether the guests do or don’t like wine, to specifying exactly which wines they want, sometimes with an alarming degree of detail.

112

game: ‘saucy car’ we were asked for once (Sassicaia). The most important thing to remember is that wine offers incredible diversity. There are tens of thousands of different wines

All Interior crew, chefs and even Captains who deal with

available, each from a succession of vintages. If your guests

wine-loving guests would be well advised to add to their

choose a particular specific one then only the most well stocked

repertoire of skills by taking a wine course of some description.

supplier has any hope of having it available. All the more so if the

Even when the yacht’s owner knows their wines incredibly well

choice was on the basis of something delicious consumed in a

there is often call for crew instinctively to know when to serve

seafood restaurant in Sicily, or from the top end of a prestigious

which wine, at what temperature, in which kind of glass, and

Moscow restaurant wine list.

having opened and/or decanted it in advance. At least – perhaps

Many yacht supply and fine wine companies simply broker

unlike some other courses yacht crew need take – learning about

wine and hold hardly any stock in the first place. This works if

wine is usually fun!

what you need is available from their wholesalers in a hurry, but

However when the guests’ wine tastes are as unfamiliar as

clearly there will be a problem if the guests are due to arrive

the guests themselves, and especially if a preference sheet has taken

whilst the ink on their preference sheet is still drying. Choosing a

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

LD U O C ES G N A H C CHT

A US Y T A R T U S O Y TAX T C & E T F A F V SLY A U SERIO

Wealth Warning Is your yacht operating under: • The French Commercial Yacht Exemption? • An Italian Lease? • An Isle of Man Charter Structure? If so then you may have serious issues with regards to its VAT and tax status. Do you want to wait until the potential problem becomes a very real issue, or would you prefer to implement an effective solution now?

Contact us to discuss the potential problems and solutions: Declan O’Sullivan • dos@pelagosyachts.com • +441624 819867 (office) • +447624 461317 (mobile) Chris Stewart • crs@pelagosyachts.com • +441624 819867 (office) • +447624461050 (mobile)

www.pelagosyachts.com

WINE PROVISIONING

RIGHT: A BURGUNDY VINEYARD

supplier who has a large range in stock locally will increase your

anywhere. For example, the aforementioned Muscovite restaurant

chances of offering your guests their exact choice, or an ideal

has a particular producer’s Montrachet, of which the producer

suggestion with which they will be delighted. This will be on the

concerned no longer has a single bottle themselves. Or at least

basis of their taste, budget, preferred style, or even matched to

the restaurant did, until it flew in its own plane…

the planned menus – an increasingly likely consideration.

This rarity factor is one of the joys for the wine aficionado,

Expertise – yours or your suppliers – is the key. Interpreting some

and particularly applies to wines from limited French areas such

obscure wine name into a set of flavours that can be replicated –

as Burgundy, where a vineyard may be only a few hectares and

or even improved upon – by another immediately available wine

owned by dozens of people. This means only a few hundred cases

or vintage takes knowledge and experience.

of each label will be produced each year, with the best selling out

A premium is worth paying for the confidence that the

quickly. The other side to this is that there will always be a similar

guests will not be disappointed. A top quality supplier will also be

wine made from the same vineyard by a different grower, or the

best placed to track down the particular requirements of the most

same grower from a different vineyard. Accepting a well chosen

specific and detailed wine provisioning list. Bear in mind that the

alternative here may well be the start of a journey of discovery

more notice that can be given the greater the chance of finding

for which the guests will be grateful.

what is required and the best potential for a reasonable price.

Wine can also constitute an excellent entertainment idea

Next day courier fees usually add tens of euros per bottle to the

to offer your guests whilst they are on board. From a ‘spot the

cost. Chartering its own plane to get a case of wine from one side

wine’ quiz presented in a light-hearted and easy-going way, to a

of Europe to the other same day is only an option for the guest

visit to a local winery (a particular option in the St Tropez area) to

who rejoices in the impossible task fulfilled – whatever the cost.

a formal dinner with particular wines selected for each course in

Recently travelled wine (especially by air) will not taste at

consultation with the chef, and expertly introduced. A wine from

its best for a few days also, so some notice is always best for both

the vintage which matches that of a guest who is celebrating

wine and guests. With some wines, especially fine ones, the

their birthday on board is a fantastic idea that is guaranteed to

production is so small that there will not be any bottles available

make their day even more special.

WINE PROVISIONING

Worldwide professional paint inspection and consultancy services for refit and new build projects

Inspections Surveys Arbitration Expertise Failure analysis Insurance inspections Bid packages, speciﬁcations and contracts

For more information contact Nico Röper Hoefsmidstraat 41 ∫ 3194 AA Hoogvliet-Rotterdam ∫ The Netherlands Oﬃce tel.: +31(0)10 2310780 ∫ Mobile tel.: +31(0)6 51018231 Email: info@atlaspaintconsultants.com

www.atlaspaintconsultants.com

For the serving and storage of the wines, your supplier should be both well-placed and happy to assist with any advice you may need. This can take the form of suggestions as to the best food match to such practical implications as whether and when to decant the wines. Bear in mind that alcohol is governed by fiscal rules dating back centuries to when smuggling was rife, and that no-one is entitled to tax-free alcohol without the approval of customs beforehand and quite a lot of paperwork. Unlike with fuel, you have to prove that the wine is being exported and it has to be a permanent export. Any good supplier should be able to talk you through what is required and offer all the assistance you need. Whether your guests drink huge quantities, or the most extraordinary quality, or even both, getting the wine side of their trip right for them is an important and fascinating part of the job of staging a charter. Your wine supplier should be able and happy to make this challenge as easy and enjoyable as it can be.

>||

Contact: rod@vsfgroup.com Rod Smith MW, from Vins Sans Frontières, is one of only a handful of Masters of Wine working in France and the only one to work with yachts. The MW qualification is the highest possible achievement in the world of wine and something only 289 people hold.

SUPPLEMENT AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

PHOTOGRAPH: MARK O’CONNELL www.markoconnell.photodeck.com

The PYA’s mission is to represent the interests of Professional Yacht Personnel and to encourage and maintain the highest professional standards AU S T R A L I A • F R A N C E • G I B R A LTA R • N E W Z E A L A N D • PA L M A • S O U T H A F R I C A • U K • U S A

www.pya.org

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Membership classes and fees JOINING FEE Full Member (Sea-going)

€80

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

TOTAL DUE WHEN JOINING

€120

€200

Cadet Blue with SRB *

WAIVED

€120

Cadet Green with Crew Work Book**

WAIVED

€50

€200

€300

WAIVED

€50

€0

FREE

Corporate Member Retired Members NEW Community Members***

€100

* Cadet Membership is only available for people with less than two years sea going experience. ** Crew Work Book is accepted by the MCA as a recognised logbook for Yacht Rating Certificates only – see website for details. Suitable for level entry crew and interior crew *** Community Members – see below for details

The Service Record Book The MCA approved Service Record Books (SRB) that are issued with membership are now widely recognised, as are the strict verification procedures conducted by the PYA Office for testimonials and the sighting of certificates. An approved log book is a requirement by the MCA to show documentary proof of sea service needed to progress along the certification ladder. The PYA Service Record Book can often be used in the same way as a seaman’s book to obtain seamen’s discounts on flights, additional baggage allowance and for presentation at job interviews.

The Crew Work Book For new crew considering a career in yachting, this is a vital working tool. It will encourage good practice in recording and documenting all relevant work and training. The Work Book can be veriﬁed by previous Captains and Companies and includes testimonial pages, tasks and duties, training courses and a record of all sea time. The Crew Work Book is the little sister to the PYA Service Record Book, which has proven to be the most popular and effective method for recording sea time for Engineers, Deck and interior crew who need a formal recognised record of sea service. It is favoured by the MCA, with all entries having been veriﬁed and sighted. A member can upgrade to a SRB at any time. This Work Book has also been designed for Crew Agencies and Management Companies to easily follow a seafarer’s comprehensive detailed account of employment and performance history, for all onboard departments.

Community Membership PYA has launched its Community Membership free to all yacht crew. Now everyone can have a taste of what it is like to be part of the professional body for yacht crew. Crew can then progress on to full membership, receive a service record book, have their sea time verified on behalf of MCA. Included in the community membership is the ability to use Profiles. Profiles is secure on line storage for all your professional maritime credentials. Scan copies of all course certificates, testimonials, passport, CV, CoC's etc can all be kept here. Not only is PYA making this information available for you online it is also making it possible for you to share this information with others. For the first time it is possible for PYA members to show their credentials to a prospective employer via the trusted source of the Professional Body for Yacht Crew. Go to www.pya.org to create your account and start enjoying the benefits immediately.

Join the PYA. Go to www.pya.org 118

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Letter from the President Andrew Schofield ICTC – INTERIOR CREW TRAINING

tons. It is the largest shipping register in Europe.

AND CERTIFICATION

It currently has 306 yachts on the register. TM

The creation of an industry standard for interior

recognises the value of Large Yachts not only

crew training and certiﬁcation has proved to be

to its Register but also to Malta’s economy as a

an extremely worthwhile endeavour. It has

whole. Their intention is to grow the yacht

caught the imagination of participants and

population and is therefore seeking to receive

stakeholders alike. It has also attracted interest

input on TM’s large yacht policy from PYA.

even a potential employer.

from organisations outside of the yachting

My visit was a good beginning to what

Proﬁles is a new service for all yacht

industry. Many questions are being asked. Why

should prove to be a long and mutually

crew. It is the backbone for many other

create a standard? Why have yet more training?

beneﬁcial collaboration.

services to members that PYA is developing.

see from the Question and Answer article on

PROFILES

GROWTH

ICTC in this supplement, we have taken these

I am pleased to be able to announce the PYA’s

The association has gone through a number of

questions along with the most commonly asked

latest product for yacht crew: PROFiles. This

changes in recent years. The aim has remained

questions PYA receives and answered them in

service has been developed for members and

constant – to provide unbiased advice to

detail. Purely and simply, this program is aimed

a limited version is available to all yacht crew.

professional yacht crew about their training and

at improving the service owners and guests

The system is explained in depth later below

certiﬁcation needs. However, the difference is

receive whilst they are on board.

and can be accessed online at www.PYA.org.

that PYA has changed the way it communicates

Why change something that works? As you will

In short, it is secure online storage for all

and is in the process of making all its crew

MALTA

seafarers

service

services available on line. I am pleased to be able

In May of this year, I visited Malta. There were

testimonials. The system allows up loading,

to report that a growing number of crew now

two reasons for the visit, ﬁrstly to form a new

storage and management of your professional

recognise the value of being a member of the

association: PYA Malta and secondly to discuss

credentials in the cloud. Your professional

professional body for yacht crew.

with Transport Malta, the Maltese Coastguard,

proﬁle can then be easily accessed and, shared

how PYA and Transport Malta can work

with for example a management company,

Andrew Schoﬁeld

together. Malta has gone through quite a

crew agency, training school, Coastguard or

July 2012

certiﬁcates

and

sea

>||

transformation in recent years. The Maltese government has very clear focus on creating an attractive legal environment for business. This has been achieved by both legal reform and the state stepping back from control of operations. This stems from the view that operations should be left to private enterprise. Malta is in transition and is moving to a more western approach. It wants to be a competence centre that encourages business and entrepreneurs.

TRANSPORT MALTA Transport Malta was formed three years ago. It

made

nine

directorates

encompassing land transport, aviation and maritime. The Maltese Register is one of these directorates and represents some 46,000,000

PROFILE FEATURES / PYA PAID MEMBER ADVANTAGES AGAINST FREE TO ALL VERSION PAID UP MEMBERS

FREE TO ALL

1 UP LOAD AND STORE ALL YOUR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

FEATURE

YES

2 POST CV WITH FULL CONTACT INFORMATION

YES

3 SHARE YOUR PROFILE WITH A 3RD PARTY

YES

4 MANAGE YOUR PROFILE

YES

5 UP DATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

YES

6 REQUEST RECOMMENDATION FROM PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

YES

7 RECEIVE AUTOMATIC UPDATES FOR REVALIDATION

YES

8 AUTOMATICALLY CHECK IN WITH CREW AGENTS WHO ARE PYA CORPORATE MEMBERS

YES

9 RECEIVE NOTIFICATION ABOUT DISCOUNTS TO PYA MEMBERS FROM PYA CORPORATE MEMBERS

YES

10 ONLY PAID UP MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM CORPORATE MEMBER DISCOUNTS

YES

11 POST YOUR AVAILABILITY ON PROJOBS

YES

12 HAVE YOUR SEA TIME VERIFIED BY PYA ON BEHALF OF MCA

YES

13 RECEIVE PYA INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHES

YES

14 OPTION TO ONLY REVEAL SOME DOCUMENTS IN PUBLIC PROFILE

YES

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

119

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Professional Yachting Association The Professional Body for Yacht Crew PYA is the professional body for yacht crew.

REPRESENTATION

This means that PYA members safely retain all

It is run for crew, by crew. PYA’s mission is

Since its inception in 1991, PYA has

their original documents. The SRB can be

to represent the interests of Yachting

continuously consulted with policy makers

submitted in the same way for the renewal of a

Professionals and to encourage and

who are tasked with writing legislation affecting

Certiﬁcate of Competence (CoC).

maintain

professional

the construction, operation and manning of

‘The PYA is currently the only

standards. PYA provides its members with

large yachts. Over the years PYA has

professional body in the world that MCA

the information necessary to progress in

participated in numerous working groups and

allows to verify sea time on yachts’, quote from

their chosen career.

steering committees to ensure that the point of

Roger Towner, Registrar General Shipping and

view of those that actually work on board is

Seamen, Chief Examiner MCA.

the

highest

The working environment of Seafaring

known and understood. The consultancy work

‘I ﬁnd it helpful when a candidate

is becoming more and more regulated.

puts PYA in a unique position, because it is

presents their PYA SRB at the Oral Exam. It

Therefore the PYA’s services to crew and the

aware at an early stage of changes in regulations

quickly allows me to build up a picture of their

work PYA does to champion the interests of

that will affect the yacht sector. Much of this

experience’ quote from David Carlisle, MCA

yacht crew at national and international level

information is not in the public domain. Yet, it

Examiner, Principal Marine Surveyor, Belfast.

have never been more pertinent. This not-for-

is the background of this awareness and

This recognition by MCA of the PYA

proﬁt association has become the prime

knowledge that allows PYA to provide its

SRB makes this document of immense value

platform for the exchange of information and

members with up to date, accurate advice.

to crew serving on yachts.

The expansion of yachting in recent

experience. PYA offers its members a range of

means

that

many

international

years

practical tools and upto date advice to today’s

conventions, written for the merchant marine,

PYA is the only professional body in the world

professional yacht crew.

now impact on yachts and those that work on

that MCA allows to verify sea time on yachts.

board them. Very often, there is no easy ﬁt for

Under the agreement with MCA, PYA must

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF

yachting. Therefore it is vitally important that

sight original documents (passports, certiﬁcates

MEMBERSHIP?

the voice of the people actually manning yachts

and sea service testimonials etc) to carry out a

is heard by policy makers. As the professional

valid veriﬁcation. This means that crew has to

body for yacht crew, PYA fulﬁls this role.

send

ADVICE PYA employs 3 full time staff dedicated to

120

REGIONAL OFFICES

bespoke products and services and provides

the

original

documents

PYA

Headquarters in France. Sending in original

helping its members. Their experience and

SERVICE RECORD BOOK

documents to PYA HQ can be a daunting and

their up to date knowledge of training and

Veriﬁed ‘Yacht Sea Service’ is the key to crew

expensive logistical challenge for crew in distant

certiﬁcation of deck, engineering and interior

being able to progress their career. When

parts of the world. With the yacht’s itinerary

positions creates an invaluable resource for

trying to obtain a certiﬁcate of competency

subject to change without notice, the task of

junior and senior crew. PYA provides

the biggest problem super yacht crew is

returning these documents from PYA HQ back

straightforward, practical advice and guidance

confronted with today is to prove their time

to their owners can be even more of a challenge.

to its members when they have to deal with

spent at sea.

PYA recognises this can be a real problem. In an

training and certiﬁcation requirements of the

The answer is the PYA Service Record

effort to address this issue PYA is providing

Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA). Any

Book (SRB). Through the PYA's ISO 9001

members with PYA Regional Ofﬁce services. It

questions that PYA Headquarters are unable

quality

PYA

has set up a number of agreements with existing

to answer are referred to PYA’s governing

painstakingly veriﬁes each entry of yacht sea

companies of good standing within the yachting

Council. This gives members a unparalleled

service and enters it into the SRB. When

community. Under a PYA Regional Ofﬁce

resource. PYA is the only organisation of its

applying for Notice of Eligibility (NoE) to the

agreement, one person from within the

kind that has staff focused on helping

MCA this SRB can be submitted on its own

contracted company is authorised to sight

professional yacht crew in this way.

without the original sea service testimonials.

original documents and to attest copies. This

assurance

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

procedure

the

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

means that the PYA member can keep his or

crew. It gives a taste of the service PYA

been approached by many training schools to

her originals and that attested copies are then

provides and is an easy way to keep up to date

provide a course accreditation scheme. This

forwarded to PYA HQ for veriﬁcation. The

with the work PYA does on behalf of all who

service has been developed under the PYA's

Ofﬁcers in the PYA RO’s have been carefully

live and work onboard large yachts. One of the

ISO quality assurance procedures and is now

selected and are committed to both assisting

ﬁrst services PYA offers to community

offered to all training schools.

both PYA members and to assisting those who

members is a limited version of Proﬁles.This is

want to become PYA members.

available to all yacht crew and costs nothing

*NEW* INTERIOR CREW TRAINING AND

*NEW* PROFILES

become victims and need help. Through our

CERTIFICATION – AN INDUSTRY STANDARD

Proﬁles offers all yacht crew a secure vault in

network of marine lawyers PYA has been

The aim of ICTC is to ensure the highest

the cloud to store all their maritime documents

successful in resolving many issues relating to

possible standards of personal service are

– for free. In line with PYA’s focus to provide

unpaid wages. This assistance is given to

provided onboard yachts. This is achieved

services which are of real value and use to

members on a case by case basis. If you think

through work experience combined with

today’s professional crew, Proﬁles is the place

you have a case please contact us.

formal training. Guidelines for Uniﬁed

to keep a record of seafaring training and

ASSISTANCE Through no fault of their own crew can

Excellence Service Training, GUEST©, have

experience: Passport, CV, CoC, Course

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

been drawn up in consultation with a large

Completion

Service

PYA offers a range of memberships and is

international

group

yacht

Certiﬁcates,

Sea

industry

Testimonials, References etc. can all be stored

open to all nationalities. Whether you are sea

professionals. The ICTC standard raises the

here. The system has a quick and easy way for

going or shore based, a private individual or a

bar, levels the playing ﬁeld and establishes a

crew to share their Proﬁle with others so

corporation, PYA has a class of membership

clear career path for interior crew. The initiative

allowing, for example, a potential employer to

that suits your position within the professional

is brand-new and will be rolled out this year.

review credentials. Go to www.PYA.org to

yachting community. Today, PYA membership

PYA will issue updates on progress. Many

comprises of some 45 nationalities. If you want

training providers are already participating in

immediately. Plus full paid up members will

to enjoy the services outlined above and

the ICTC guidelines.

enjoy an enhanced version that has additional

support the work of PYA, you can join online

useful features.

at www.pya.org.

>||

*NEW* PYA COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP PYA Community Membership is a limited but

COURSE ACCREDITATION

free membership available to all crew. Everyone

‘Continuous Professional Development’ is very

can feel the value PYA affords professional

important to all professional bodies. PYA has

Be Part of It!

jobs-at-sea.com your next job is only a ‘click’ away For instant job alerts join us on Facebook

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

121

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

A crew adventure The Plymouth to Dakar Challenge By Rachel Sim

It all seems so long ago now. How ever did we, a couple of yachties,

border crossings and check points on route, not to mention the bribes

end up driving a 38 year old Mercedes through the desert of the

you had to contend with. I did have someone in mind and had found

Western Sahara and get out the other side unscathed? Well, we did

out over the years that he was good at ﬁxing things. So Will, my co-

it, with a few hiccups along the way.

driver, was roped in, with only eight weeks to go the lack of a car

The seed was planted years back (about six to be precise), when

We had heard of the Mercedes W123 as being the unstoppable

challenge is a charitable antidote to the famous Paris to Dakar Rally

‘desert rat’ with rear wheel drive and tank-like engine. It may have been

(vehicles must be worth no more than £100). You were asked to

desperation but it was nearly midnight in London after a day trawling

donate the car at the end, enabling it to be auctioned off and the

round test driving with Will on the ﬂoor looking at all the oil puddles

money raised given to local charities. That’s if you make it to your

and me with snapped off aerial in hand that we decided we had found

destination! I thought this sounded a great adventure as I would get to

our own ‘noble steed‘.

travel through many countries over land. Having said that, it would have to wait until I had some money and a co-driver mad enough to go with me. Well, six years on and a few seasons working on the Super Yachts I eventually had enough money. So, before going back on the yachts in 2010 I applied for the challenge, not actually expecting to be successful as the application rate was high; to my delight I received confirmation that I had been accepted. Now apart from all that planning and finding an appropriate vehicle (well something with wheels) I would have to convince someone else it was a good idea. I’m ok on the planning side of things and travelling alone does not really phase me too much, but this was different; for one I knew nothing about fixing cars, apart from the standard oil check and changing a flat and then there were all those

122

became a pressing concern.

a friend told me about the Plymouth to Dakar Challenge. Since the

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

See us at the Monaco Yacht Show

We W e believe that you your ur insuran insurance nce s should g go o wherev er yyou g go o wherever

Medical | Dental and optical | Disability income Personal accident | Life insurance | Travel insurance

S Speak with your your crew insurance insurancce specialists Jackson Steve Jackson +33 (0)4 89 61 08 71

Mark Bononi +1 + 1 954 548 3576

crew@mhginsurance.com crew w@mhginsurance.co @ g om MHG Ocean B Benefits enefits Limited, trading as MHG Ocean Ocea the Isle of Man Insurance an Benefits and MHG Insurance Brokerss is registered with the Inssurance and General Pensions Authority in respect of Gen neral Business. Registered in the Isle of o Man, company number: 120885C MHG Services Inc is llicensed by the Florida Department off Financial Services

www.mhginsurance.com

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

guard ﬁtted. For those of you who are wondering what a sump is (I never knew this before I took part in this challenge). It holds the oil and if broken by rocks, pot holes, etc (which were notorious on this trip) then you are in a lot of trouble (unless you are near a garage, which is very unlikely whilst in the desert).We had packed some repair kits to help try and patch up any mishaps but were fairly conﬁdent we should be ok as the Mercedes had a lot of ground clearance. Whilst at the garage with team ‘Alba’, our Mercedes seemed to be drawing a lot of attention and a couple of offers were made to buy the now dusty and a little battered car. Mercedes are very popular in Africa The snow had just about cleared and two days after New Year,

and used a lot as taxis, so the parts were plentiful. We were just about

we left bright and early for the 4500 miles (that’s as the crow ﬂies) to

to ﬁnd out how plentiful. Mrs Merc had not been starting well and

Mali (there are a couple of countries you can ﬁnish at, Mali being our

Will thought it might have been the head gasket. So after much

chosen one). The ﬁrst part of our trip was fairly uneventful.

discussion we decided that we would get it replaced and give ourselves

Ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Santander was smooth and

the best chance in the desert (if this part had gone wrong out there,

journey from North to South of Spain went well. Apart from the time

that would have been us out of the rally and we would have had to

we got stuck in Madrid in rush hour with no decent map and tried to

abandon our vehicle). With a day to spare and the assurance that it

navigate out (only to ﬁnd we had been holding our compass upside

could be done the arrangement was made. It was only after the

down for the last half an hour!) Well – it was late and we had been

removal of the top of the engine that the gruesome discovery was

driving non stop for 16 hours (that was our excuse). We even got through the Moroccan border and immigration without any trouble. My organisation skills seemed to be paying off. The Merc had been making some new noises but we decided to put this down to the uneven road surface and put it to the back of our minds. We were enjoying the Moroccan countryside at our own leisurely pace, as we had left earlier than some of the others on the trip and planned to meet up with them at the border to Mauritania. We made it to Marrakesh safely but on route had encountered our ﬁrst problem. One of the front brakes was binding, so the wheel was smoking hot. After many attempts, we eventually found a mechanic that knew what he was doing. (Not an easy task in Marrakesh.) With Merc now ﬁxed, many roundabouts encountered, including a grid locked, four lane one with an old dustbin and a little police man furiously blowing his whistle at the centre. We were a little drained and a bit out of pocket but once out of Marrakesh and on our way to meet a couple of friends we had met in the capital whist obtaining our visas. Hit the coast (and a wall at a garage) in good time. First stop, the bar where we met up with team ‘Alba’ who were doing a few last minute preparations themselves and having a sump

124

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

made, one cracked piston and with it the news that a total engine rebuild was needed! The fate of the Merc was now in the hands of the mechanics, who worked around the clock to get it fixed, but these things take time and time was one thing we were running out of. We had given ourselves three days to drive the Western Sahara and reach the border. As a result of this drawback we were left with only 24 hours. At this point tension was high, we could not afford for anything else to go wrong and were anxious to reach the border so we could cross with the others and with the armed escort that had been arranged. We had to cross an area that was very volatile. We rolled in with 20 minutes to spare and a worryingly small amount of fuel. Shattered from the continuous driving and dodging more pot holes than tarmac, we had made it through the mounds of check points. Will was pleased to get out the car, I think as on route I had found to my amusement that he was a nervous passenger. It wasn’t that my driving was bad (well that’s what he said) he confessed he had always been like it!!! So with trepidation, we started through the mine field. I think Will had overcome his phobia or was too knackered to care anymore as he jumped in the passenger seat. Safely out the other side and through the border we were in a group of 10 or so. Nicely rested and awoken by a camel bellowing, we were up and on our way through the sand. We were happily flying along and having no trouble with our rear wheel drive. It was the other teams we were pushing out the sand. Even in the blistering heat everyone was in good spirits. After my concerns of travelling through this area, I found the locals very friendly and pleased to

When we recommend a candidate, we do it with conviction. Why? Because our placements come with a full guarantee... if they don't work out, we give you your money back*. So it's in our interest, as well as yours, to get you the right person, whatever the position, first time around. Visit our website and find out more about our unbeatable guarantee, new seasonal contracts and all round excellent service.

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

see us. It is a very stark and bleak place and

After a good celebration drink, we said

donated on route, but we wanted to ﬁnd a

one of the world’s poorest countries but there

goodbye to the other teams. Handed over our

school further out of town for the remainder.

was always a radiant smile to be seen.

beloved Merc, where later it was auctioned

So the decision was made to press on to

Now out of Mauritania, we had split

off and made around £780. The proceeds

Timbuktu. We jammed our stuff into a

off into a group of four cars. With a brief stint

went to a local Medical Centre and The New

friend’s car, as her team mate had now gone

in Senegal and the longest border crossing of

Mother and Child Hospital at Kalaban Coro

home and the three of us took the very dusty

the trip, we had made it into Mali. The

Adeken.

and eventful road to the edge of yet another

scenery was changing again. It was a lot

We still had a boot full of clothes, toys,

greener and there were trees, the magniﬁcent

footballs and stationary, kindly donated to us

Baobab trees.

by friends and family. Some of these we had

Africa is an amazing place. The contrast between the mud huts where they live to the multitude of colours they wear. The orphans who sold peanuts to make ends meet would always come running when we pulled over in the villages for supplies. We were nearly at the end of our trip now and I was wishing I could stay longer. We pushed on to the ﬁnishing point at Bamako, with a few more punctures thrown in. We limped in as the day before we had been run off the so called road by a truck and I went straight over a rock, which yes ended up cracking the sump. Luckily it was not too bad and Will did a quick patch up job.

126

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

desert. But that’s a whole other story.

Edited by William Pennell

>||

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Whole body vibration on RIBs and fast boats By John Haynes

Every time a powerboat or RIB is powered onto the plane the

powerboats and RIBs is usually caused by random ‘hits’ from head sea

crew and passengers are experiencing the sensation of speed. High

impacts, crossing seas or overtaking following seas.

speed on sheltered waters and calm days at sea is only limited by

A well built RIB or powerboat can handle moderate waves but

hull design and how much horsepower is available. If the coxswain

what about the crew? The ‘Human-Boat-Interface’ is the technical name

is cruising in ﬂat conditions he may decide to burn less fuel and

for how the crew and passengers come into contact with the boat.

ride at a lower planing speed but if the passage is ‘time sensitive’

Certain designs of high performance suspension seating can have feet off

the throttles will be wide open and the boat will be trimmed out

the deck, but generally there are three points of contact for the occupants.

for maximum speed.

Hands are in contact through a handhold or for the helmsman through

In ﬂat sea conditions there is vibration from the engine and

the wheel and throttle. Feet are in contact with the boat through the deck.

gearbox but the crew and passengers are not exposed to harmful

The backside is in contact with the boat through the seat base, and

vibration. Waves change everything when running fast boats! Waves can

depending on the seat height and design, it may be carrying most of a

be created in seconds by another craft, they can be wind blown and build

person’s body weight.

up in a few hours or they can be the result of a long ground swell that

Captains and crews operating the modern vessel for charter or for

has travelled for days from a storm thousands of miles away. Vibration

private owners need to consider a wide range of factors, including risk

on powerboats and RIBs is usually caused by continuous ‘hammering’

and duty of care. RIB and high speed craft crews also need to be aware

from short steep seas or wind against tide conditions. Shock on

that their operations come under the guidance of professional safety

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

127

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

organisations. For example in the UK this includes the MCA (Maritime

Coxswains and crews operating RIBs and fast boats need specialist

Coastguard Agency), the MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation

training to understand the forces involved when operating fast craft in

Branch) and the land based HSE (Health and Safety Executive).

waves. The Nautical Institute has recently audited two specialist WBV

Fast boats are now part of the professional yachting workplace.

Awareness Courses, developed by FRC International, to educate marine

Anyone using a powerboat at planing speed in the professional yachting

employers and crews about the necessary changes required to bring them

sector needs to be aware of how much attention other professional

in line with international Vibration Directives.The WBV awareness courses

maritime sectors are giving to vibration at sea. Millions of workers

are run as interactive workshops with the objective of understanding that

around the world are exposed to mechanical vibration transmitted to

Whole Body Vibration is a global issue affecting all personnel using RIBs

the whole body through industrial seating and ﬂooring or decks. Whole

and planing craft in the professional maritime sector.

Body Vibration, or WBV, can affect back, neck, knees and joints.

needs to be part of an ongoing culture change that can beneﬁt the

‘Whole-body vibration may be most apparent in smaller, fast craft

operations at all levels, the WBV courses are available for both managers

such as fast rescue boats, RIBs or work boats, particularly when

and crews. The aim is to ensure that vessel owners and operators have

operating in choppy conditions.’ MGN 436, September 2011, gives

the same level of understanding as their crews. This improves employee

guidance on mitigating against the effects of shocks and impacts on small

engagement and shared responsibility for duty of care. The courses

vessels. These MGNs and further information can be found at

deﬁne and benchmark best practice and provide a consistent approach

www.vibrationdirective.com/page/boat-vibration/6/

to WBV compliance for the maritime sector, setting out various

How much vibration is too much vibration for the human body? This is a question that academics around the world have considered at

measures relating to risk assessment, selection of equipment, operational procedures and duty of care.

length. The UK Health and Safety Executive, who the MCA refer to,

The one day WBV MANAGER course aims to enhance

consider Exposure Action Value (EAV) and Exposure Limit Value (ELV)

awareness of correct procedures and methods for reducing crew

to be the most relevant. The Exposure Action Value is a daily amount of

exposure to WBV using recent accident reports and relevant scenarios

vibration above which action needs to be taken. The greater the exposure

to illustrate the dangers of non-compliance. The WBV MANAGER

level, the greater the risk and the more action will need to be taken to

course also looks at the legal aspects and the requirements

reduce the risk. The Exposure Limit Value is the maximum amount of

for compliance, such as the EC Vibration Directive, which came into

vibration a person may be exposed to on any single day. It represents a

force in July 2010. This requires employers to provide ‘adequate

high risk above which a person should not be exposed.

information and training to instruct workers to use work equipment

Professional maritime organisations use RIBs and planing craft to perform a wide range of operations. The consistent objective is that

correctly and safely in order to reduce their exposure to mechanical vibration to a minimum’.

crews are not injured and passengers arrive safely at their destination

The one day WBV CREW course highlights the need for

ready to perform a task. The tasks performed by fast boat personnel after

precautions with new and existing crew, plus aspects relating to coxswain,

a boat transit are usually physical and can range from ship boarding, law

crew and passenger safety. It gives a practical understanding of the risks

enforcement and sea rescue to wind farm maintenance. The professional

of repeated WBV and shock exposure. The course takes a practical

maritime sector recognises the need to reduce the effects of Whole Body

approach to the requirements for duty of care on planing craft, how to

Vibration but this is not a straightforward process for those operating

maintain the effectiveness of vessel operations and how to ensure the

RIBs and High Speed Craft (HSC). These vessels can expose crews and

overall safety of all personnel onboard.

passengers to high levels of repeated shock and vibration which has been shown to increase the risk of injury.

128

Because reducing vibration exposure on RIBs and planing craft

The UK MCA MGN 353 (Marine Guidance Note) states that,

Looking at the use of RIBs and planing craft as tenders and support craft around professional yacht operations there are various

With the arrival of ‘unbreakable boats’, often lighter and of

points that captains and owners should now be aware of. The evolution

composite construction, plus new high tech engines delivering a surplus of

of yacht tenders over the past 20 years has given an excellent range of

engine power ‘man’ is the weak link. The big question for the next

craft to choose from for performing multiple tasks around modern

generation of RIB builders is - how do you build boats that protect the crew

yachting operations. Selecting a yacht tender now offers as much variety

from injury? The objective of shock mitigation at sea is to make a violent

as selecting a car, the ‘boat’ options range from the water based

collision or impact less intense. Many professional organisations operating

equivalent of a 4X4 off roader to a high performance racing car.

fast boats are now developing a shock mitigation strategy that combines

One issue is that boats can be chosen to ﬁt a storage space

technical solutions with specialist training to reduce injuries to crews and

onboard but turn out to be unﬁt for some purposes aﬂoat due to the

passengers.Technical shock mitigation solutions can include more efﬁcient

boats dimensions or deck layout. If this affects the boats handling or ride

hull forms, improved controls, ergonomic layouts and suspension seating.

characteristics in certain operating conditions the crew and passengers

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

Shore Solutions the finest produce l unrivalled service l proven experience l worldwide deliveries

Take a glimpse into our world Goods delivered anywhere in the world

Worldwide Orders London Tel +44 (0) 203 179 2040

French Orders Tel +33 (0) 49 37 13 649

Caribbean Orders Antigua Tel +1 (0) 268 788 0951 St Maarten Tel +599 587 7966

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

could be exposed to discomfort and the risk of injury, not from collision

same

but simply from running at planing speed in waves. Whole Body

that are on the ship’s bridge. These small boat operations take place in

Vibration on powerboats and RIBs can be caused by short steep seas or

a physically demanding environment where stopping and resting is not

wind against tide conditions. Repetitive Shock (RS) on powerboats and

usually an option. Even ﬁt, ex-military personnel, ﬁnd this tiring and

RIBs can be caused by head sea impacts, overtaking following seas or

will require specialist craft to assist their role.

the wake of larger vessels.

navigation,

communication

and

information

systems

Boats are a part of professional yachting and many crews join to

It is not that long ago when many of the tenders in Mediterranean

experience the motion of the ocean, but as boats have become faster

waters were Zodiacs and many of the US tenders in US and Caribbean

human limitations need to be appreciated. Reducing RIB and fast

waters were Boston Whalers. Due to limited storage space on deck and

craft operations around professional yachting is not a realistic option

minimal lifting davits most boats and outboards were relatively small

but making them safer is essential.

>||

and speeds were low. Typical ‘workboat’ applications for these tenders were hull cleaning, running lines ashore in anchorages and crew taxi for

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

supplies. The main boat tasks that involved owners and guests were

Vibration Directive and MGNs www.vibrationdirective.com/page/

shuttling passengers to beaches and water skiing, both usually in benign

boat-vibration/6//

conditions. As the RIB industry has developed large, multi engine, high performance craft for search and recue, military and police roles private

Shock Mitigation Directory for RIB and HSC www.shockmitigationdirectory.com

buyers have also wanted bigger, faster boats. This was bound to reach the professional yachting community and initially the only limitation to

Whole Body Vibration Awareness Courses www.frc-wbv.com

tender size was deck space and davit lifting capabilities. As mother vessels have become bigger the issues of storing, launching and recovering daughter vessels are solved at design stage. There is no limit to tender size and power but this brings with it an operating risk with these craft in the hands of novices. Specialist training is required as professional boat coxswains and crews need to develop specialist skills to operate high speed craft safely and effectively. With fast boats and no speed limits on the sea there is always the temptation ‘to see how fast it will go!’ That is why people buy fast boats and this may be acceptable in flat conditions. But if crews are being encouraged by owners or guests to drive fast in waves everyone on the boat needs to understand the risk of injury from sea impacts. A thrill ride becomes dangerous long before the coxswain exceeds the passengers discomfort zone. Briefings need to reflect this and captains need to ensure the boat drivers are operating at suitable speeds for the conditions. There are a number of issues linked to Whole Body Vibration but the one that all crew and passengers will experience on small boats in anything other than flat conditions is fatigue. This causes a reduction in effectiveness, especially if required to undertake physical activity after

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

many hours of exposure. A mother vessel cruising at 20 knots over the

John Haynes, AFNI – Yachtmaster Ocean & Advanced Powerboat

ground being paced by a RIB with a top speed of 40 knots sounds easy.

Instructor – is Operations Director of Shock Mitigation and a presenter

Anyone specifying these tasks should experience the boat motions for

of WBV courses. Subject matter expertise includes high speed craft

at least one hour in one metre seas.

consultancy, product development and specialist training.

As yachts have become larger and move between remote locations to prevent piracy there is the need to transit sea areas that may

FRC International Whole Body Vibration Awareness Courses for RIBs and

require a security detail running alongside in RIBs and high speed craft

High Speed Craft are recognised by The Nautical Institute.

for many hours or even days. The RIBs and high speed craft that accompany large yachts will need to be fast, multi-role craft with the

130

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

For further information email: info@frc-int.com

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Supporting Lifeboats A lot of people have the misconception that our Lifeboats, Search

THE ANTIBES RAFT RACE APRIL 21ST 2012

and Rescue Services are funded by the country’s government. It

The 2012 Raft Race was held in IYCA / Port Vauban on Saturday 21st

might be in certain countries but not so in France, the UK and

April. (Reinstated after 10 years.) Over 1000 Raft Race fans turned out

Antigua. Those Brits among you will be familiar with the RNLI

to watch 22 Rafts battle there way across the Port. Weather was bright

which mainly rely on donations and are run completely by

sunshine with a cross wind of some 20 knots – making Raft Racing

volunteers. Would it surprise you to know that at one point in the

even more entertaining to the spectators. The proceeds from this event

not so distant past, the Antibes lifeboat hardly had any fuel to go

was all for charity and a whopping amount of €25, 000 was raised

on training exercises, saving the fuel for a true call out? How

and split between three charities including the SNSM Antibes.

would you feel if that was you in distress and no help came?

www.raftrace.net

One might think that because these yachting centres are very afﬂuent, the money comes in but what one has to realise is that it is

PYA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – JUNE 1ST 2012

also a very transient community, so the contributions do not always

As every year, during the PYA Annual Golf Tournament, a collection for

come, so awareness is the most important thing. This was explained to

‘infringements on the golf course!’ is made.This year Costas Charalambous

PYA Representatives by Captain Mike Jenkins when we visited the

from Global Marine Communications (GMC) introduced a charity quiz

lifeboat station in the Port Vauban, Antibes recently. He explained that

and doubled our takings. See below, Costas (GMC) with Bridget

the smaller ports around France have better ﬁnancial support because

Featherby (PYA) presenting a cheque for €1000 to Monsieur Gilles

they are long established ports with a history of seafaring and a the

Denoveau, the President of the Antibes Station and its crew.

local community are in tune with the situation. The next two reports tell you a little more about these services that are so important, awareness is growing and the yachting communities are rallying around, we would like it to encourage this and see it grow.

SNSM ANTIBES ‘we sincerely hope that you never need our services, but it must be good to know that we are here’

Lifeboat SNS 148, Notre Dame de la Garoupe ll, is stationed at Antibes next to the Port Vauban slipway near the harbourmaster’s ofﬁce. She is named after the famous mariners’ shrine at the summit of the Cap D’Antibes. Unsinkable and self righting, she is just

A.B.S.A.R. – ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SEARCH AND RESCUE

under 17 metres long and has a top speed of 25 kts. Designed for use

For those of you who are not aware, the Antigua and Barbuda Search

in all weathers, the lifeboat is managed and manned by unpaid

and Rescue play a very important part on and around the islands of

volunteers from the SNSM, the French equivalent of the RNLI. Last

Antigua and Barbuda where previously no similar services did exisit.

year in 40 emergencies call outs, the lifeboat went to the assistance

The statistics for 2011 show it all:-

of seventy people in distress, many of them children. Five persons

Medical Cases

300

were rescued from certain death. The response time for the crew to get

Emergency Response Vehicle Calls

to the stations and ready to put the lifeboat to sea 24/24 everyday

Search and Rescue Assists

of the year, whatever the weather, is just 15 minutes. All crew are

Rescue Boat Launches

trained and equipped for air sea rescue, medical evacuation, ﬁre

Aerial Rescues

ﬁghting and recovery.

Vessel Fires

Email: contact@snsm-antibes.net

Regattas Supported

or visit: www.snsm-antibes.net

Total Calls to Date

383

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

131

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

ABSAR is a non-proﬁt organisation, run by volunteers, that

each year, it is increasingly important that the support that they receive

provides search and rescue, medical and ﬁreﬁghting services in Antigua

from local individuals, businesses and visiting yachts continues.

and Barbuda. ABSAR has been in existence since 1998. It was created

E-Mail: info@absar.org

as a result of an unsuccessful search and rescue for two young Antiguans

or visit: www.absar.org

who experienced equipment failure on their Hobie Cat sailboat between

Tel: + (268) 562-1234 VHF: Channel 16

the islands of St. Vincent and St. Lucia. After three days of searching, they were never found. The incident demonstrated the need for an

2012 WOBBLY B.Y.O.B. REGATTA – 13TH FEBRUARY 2012

organisation that would coordinate available search and rescue resources,

This year’s Wobbly (Build Your Own Boat) regatta, sponsored by AYSS,

both on the water and in the air.

the Catamaran Marina and Newport Shipyard, was a huge success,

ABSAR currently has a 27 ft Revenger RIB rescue boat as well

generating EC$12,314 for ABSAR’s operating fund. Twelve teams had 2

as a 24 ft Novurania jet RIB which are both used for search and rescues

hours and 45 minutes to build their boats using two sheets of plywood, sail

and for regatta support. They can coordinate aerial search and rescues

them around a course, pick up a mermaid and cross the ﬁnish line. Team

and medivacs using both ﬁxed wing aircraft and helicopters. They have

Fenix, skippered by Shelly Chadburn, with her very own mermaid Ms.

a medic station based at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina which treats

Sasha, won top honours. Cheating was encouraged (Cambusa’s team

over 300 medical cases each year. They have a Land Rover ambulance

certainly won in that department!) Participants and spectators all had a

that is used to transport patients to the island’s main hospital and to

great day and agree that we should deﬁnitely make it an annual event!

other medical facilities on the island. The organisation is run by a group of about 15 volunteers with a wide range of experience. Led by

UPCOMING GOLF TOURNAMENT – 20TH JANUARY 2013

paramedic Jonathan Cornelius, they have nurses, EMTs and ﬁrst

Anne Carson and Fiona Dennen are currently organising a charity golf

responders on standby at all times. They have a team of rescue boat and

tournament tentatively scheduled for 20th January 2013 at Cedar Valley

ﬁreﬁghting crew that can respond within minutes for a callout.

Golf Club. The ﬁrst, of what will hopefully become an annual event and

ABSAR receives no government funding and relies entirely on

132

will beneﬁt ABSAR! Thank you Anne and Fiona!

donations only.The organisation is supported by local sponsors and relies

Email: AntiguaCharityGolfDay@gmail.com

heavily on fundraising efforts. As the number of callouts continue to rise

or visit: www.facebook.com/AntiguaCharityGolfDay

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

>||

1_Layout 1 17/07/2012 19:28 Page 1

Marten Yacht Painting Advice Inspection

ADVICE SURVEY INSPEC TION TRAINING SEMINARS CONSULTANCY ARBITRATION

info@mypai.nl www.mypai.nl

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Who cares who wins – the Antibes Raft Race 2012 By Norma Trease / Photographs by Detlef Roth

What do you call a gaggle of crewmembers in fancy dress, driving self-engineered vessels, raising serious money for charity while having the time of their lives? What else but the Antibes Raft Race 2012! Back again after a ten-year hiatus, in a massive effort led by Raft Race Committee President Capt. Gary Morton, long-time PYA Governing Council member Russell Lunt and helped by a huge group of dedicated volunteers, this historic event once again tickled the funny bones of spectators and participants alike – and raised a serious chunk was raised for local and marine charities (SNSM) – Antibes Station, ENCOMPASS and Les Restaurants du Coeur. The Antibes Raft Race, whose motto is ‘Who Cares Who Wins’, last seen in Port Vauban in 2002, returned in a blaze of glory – or at least a few ﬁts of hilarity – as twenty four teams, representing yachts from up and down the Riviera coast, local marine businesses and schools, gathered together to build their themed rafts, drum up some serious team spirit, entertaining friends and family, all for a good cause.

134

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

of the IYCA over a period of several weeks, and earned them the coveted title of Best Cheat after it was discovered that the generator also powered two electric engines! The raft racing was surprisingly swift and competitive, and saw Team ‘Banana Raft’ squeaking into 1st Place, followed closely by Team ‘Big Fish’ in a very tight second, while ‘Spandex Super Heroes’ skippered by Raft Race veteran and Raft Race Association President Gary Morton came in with a very respectable 3rd Place. The Titanic themed fancy dress party that night at Banana Rios in Golfe Juan was attended by an even bigger crowd of celebrants who enjoyed a raucous Prize Giving, a huge rafﬂe with excellent prizes, and the great April is not known for it’s fabulous weather in the Mediterranean,

dance tunes of the beloved, award-winning band Yacht Breakers.

but some brilliant sunshine and warm temperatures deﬁnitely helped

Between the entrance fees of the rafts, corporate contributions, and the

pump up the volume and spirits of the crowd, estimated at over 1000.

rafﬂe, over €25,000 was raised for a number of marine charities,

Generous advance publicity by Riviera Radio helped spread the word,

including the local life-saving boat service SNSM.

>||

while dozens of businesses donated prizes both large and small. The International Yacht Club d’Antibes (IYCA), normally home to one of

Further contributions, movies, photos and more details can be

the world’s ﬁnest collection of super and giga yachts, graciously hosted

viewed at www.RaftRace.net

the happy crowd and the mad shindigs of the racers. A group of old-time yachties serving as judges carefully watched the progress of the ‘fleet’ as they paddled and sailed across the harbour, battling through a sea of foam laid down by one of the local fire boats. The creativity of the themes, which included Noah’s Ark, The Lodge Beavers, Rastas, Jackson Fives, Unsinkable Molly Brown, Vikings, and Night Rider Meets The Queen of England, was matched by the diversity of the crafts created from every type of material imaginable. Some of the teams toiled for weeks in advance, but that didn’t guarantee winning the race, nor any of the other prizes.The last raft registered, was very cleverly built in a matter of hours, of PVC covered by shrink-wrap, earning her team, ‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’, the title of Best Engineered/Nuts and Bolts Raft. Team Night Rider Meets The Queen of England’, a floating car complete with a generator and sound system was built by the crew of Rahal in the parking lot

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

135

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

PYA Golf Tournament 2012 Technic Marine, Port Vell Marina, The Burger Boat Company and, new this year, Yacht Fuel Services and Gobal Services have some excellent players who give the skippers and crew some healthy competition. Many of the sponsors also invite captains and crew to play on their teams, including Riviera Yacht Support, who had two teams in play this year, with a total of ﬁve captains. This is obviously a clever move, for the RYS Bonanza Bad Boys commanded a clear lead for a First Place Team trophy, in addition to some individual prizes including Best Junior Player, which went to seven-year-old Dylan Allen who for most of the day looked as if he might actually come through as top male scorer. Go Dylan! By mid-morning, as the drinks buggies continue to circle the course – this year sponsored by RYS and Barcelona’s Marina Port Vell – spirits start to rise and the photo poses get funnier The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) based in Antibes,

and funnier. By the time everyone gathered on the terrace, offered very

takes its' role as the professional body for yacht crew very seriously.

kindly by Corkers, the crowd is fully prepared to enjoy an afternoon of

It has a proven track record of enduring value for its members

shared comradery, tall tale telling and a lovely long lunch sponsored by

through advocacy, representation on international maritime

ITM.The Prize Giving, hosted as usual by PYA Governing Council

bodies, by offering educational forums throughout the year and

member Norma Trease, rounds out the day and of prizes there were

by verifying sea service on yachts on behalf of MCA.

aplenty. Lucky winners included chef Jason McDonald of Polar Star,

They are also known for providing a variety of valuable and

who won the title of Wildest Player and the coveted prize of paragliding

enjoyable networking events for its members at various boatshows

donated by Big Fish Adventures. Capt. Charles Dugash-Standish

worldwide, and by organising several events which have come to

surprised himself, bringing in the 1st Place Mens in his very ﬁrst PYA

represent the ever important fun factor every hard working crew needs

Golf Tournament, while Maria Carr, a PYA Golf veteran, was delighted

in between busy seasons of cruising and chartering. These include the

with her ﬁrst-ever win for the Ladies Top Score win.

annual PYA Golf Tournament, which every year attracts a sold-out

As always, a great time was had by one and all – thanks to the

roster of players and is sponsored by many businesses which recognise

hard work of PYA Administrator Bridget Featherby, the whole staff of

and value their crew relationships – and there is no better place to

PYA and many volunteers and sponsors who make this event one of the

communicate with your friends, members, or customers than when

highlights of the annual yachting calendar.

enjoying a game of golf together. So, on a bright early summer morning, June 1st, 2012, over one hundred golfers, organisers and volunteers gathered again at the spectacularly scenic golf course, La Grande Bastide, located in Opio, above Antibes, France, to join in the annual PYA Golf Tournament. Coming from as far away as UK, USA, Australia and South Africa, leading super yacht captains joined with local and international sponsors to enjoy a good game of golf and networking on the links. As always, the morning starts off in a serious mood, as the teams assess their skills and attempt to get in the swing of the game – for in additional to trophys, there are bragging rights at stake, not to mention some friendly rivalries that go way back. It is probably no coincidence that some of the most loyal sponsors such as International Paints, International

136

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

>||

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

An Industry Standard for Interior Crew Training and Certification (ICTC) Questions and answers: WHAT WAS THE GENESIS OF THE PYA PROPOSAL

some kind of training prior to being allowed to serve the public. In some

FOR CERTIFICATION?

cases this involves years of formal schooling in recognised Education

Firstly, why did PYA create an Industry Standard? Why didn’t the

Administrations. Currently in Yachting, it is possible to employ someone

regulator (Coastguard) do it? Well, the answer is quite simple. When it

off the dock in the morning and have them serving guests in the

comes to the sea, national rules and regulations are a reﬂection of the

afternoon! How can Yachting, which prides itself on delivering top tier

International Maritime Conventions. Where the International

hospitality service, hope to achieve this high standard when basic

Conventions are silent, so are national rules. International Maritime

requirements are not in place?

Conventions focus on pollution prevention and safety at sea. They do not

The CPD work group decided to hold an open forum at the

concern themselves with hospitality training so for this reason ﬂag states

Antibes Yacht Show in 2011 to ask those working within the yacht sector

are not in a position to regulate. The UK Coastguard recognises this lack

if they felt that the interior departments would beneﬁt from a training

of oversight as an issue. In cases where the regulator does not regulate

program; there was a 100% vote from all sectors of the Yachting Industry

then it is up to Industry to create its own standard. There are many

that there should be a formal and more uniﬁed training program for

examples of Industry Standards so this is actually quite a common path

Interior Crew. This forum was followed up with an online survey

for self-regulation.

(assisted by the Crew Report), which conﬁrmed this need.

In 2004 at the Seas Conference in Nice, there was a meeting of

Quite clearly there is a gap which PYA's aim is to ﬁll. The PYA

worldwide MCA training providers and the idea for an Interior Crew

Guidelines for Uniﬁed, Excellence Service Training (GUEST) has been

Training Route was suggested during this meeting. However, this was

created for the Industry by the Industry. The work group is made up of

never followed up and since then PYA has had many comments from

43 Industry Professionals who have contributed to this initiative. This

Members, Training Providers, Yacht Crew, Agents and Management

group is made up of Captains, Chief Stewardesses and Stewards,

Companies as to why there has never been a formal career structure or

Sommeliers, Butlers and Yacht Training providers. Training providers

training guidelines for Interior Crew? For example, one that is similar to

are eager to know how to participate in the accreditation scheme.

Deck and Engineering Ofﬁcers who already beneﬁt from a clearly

Beneﬁts to the individual are Continuous Professional

deﬁned training and certiﬁcation path. Captains and Management have

Development. This can only beneﬁt the crew as a whole. However, most

spent years looking at great CVs with ‘interior training’ certiﬁcates that

important and profound are the beneﬁts felt by owners and guests. It also

hold little bearing.

beneﬁts those who have worked in interior departments as when they leave Yachting currently, they have nothing (in training terms) to add to

I’VE READ THE BROCHURE DESCRIPTION OF ICTC GUEST

their CVs despite years of service.

PROGRAMME, BUT HOW DID YOU COME TO BELIEVE THE INDUSTRY NEEDS SUCH A PROGRAM? WHAT WAS THE

HAVE CREW TRAINING AGENCIES PICKED UP ON IT? HAVE THEY

MOTIVATION BEHIND IT? IMPROVED CREW RETENTION RATES?

BEEN RESPONSIVE TO THE IDEA?

OWNERS/CAPTAINS COMPLAINING ABOUT DECLINING

Crew Agencies and schools have supported the program from the outset.

PERFORMANCE OR QUALIFICATIONS?

In fact more than half the working group is made up of Training

The PYA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Workgroup

Providers worldwide. They fully see the need to have a more uniﬁed

took this feedback and did some research; it found that there was

programme so that the courses they currently run have a greater

absolutely no formal or mandatory requirements for any interior crew

training-dividend to both the student and the employer. The PYA

to have any qualiﬁcation – not even a Basic Food Hygiene course. Within

training program is guidelines only. In no way does it take away the

all other land based hospitality sectors, including hotelier, bar and

essence of a Training Provider’s image or brand; it merely sets a

restaurant and even fast food chains, service staff are required to attend

minimum level of requirements, including syllabus, trainer qualiﬁcations,

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

137

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

teaching aids / notes / materials and facilities. So the Training Provider

DO THE TRAINING COMPANIES PAY YOU FOR THE CURRICULUM?

can still run with its own unique selling point(s) – but within the

No. The Training Providers pay PYA for accreditation and the audits

standards set.

under a PYA accreditation agreement. PYA is a not for proﬁt Association and the costs charged are to cover the administration fees only. All the

THE TENDER-DRIVING COURSE SEEMS TO BE GENERATING A

work done to date has been on a voluntary basis.

LOT OF CHATTER. WHAT IS THE RATIONALE FOR INCLUDING THIS FOR INTERIOR CREW? I CAN THINK OF PLENTY OF SAFETY

HOW WOULD THIS BENEFIT THE RECIPIENT OF THE CERTIFICATION?

REASONS, BUT APPARENTLY, SOME IN THE INDUSTRY THINK

For many reasons; in fact the majority of those who asked for the scheme

THAT THIS IS UNNECESSARY.

came from the Interior Departments. The crew member would have a

This was a hot topic during the initial workgroup discussions. However,

solid and concise career path to follow which is important for many

it was strongly felt by the majority that there should be some ‘seamanship’

reasons. Firstly, the certiﬁcates issued at each level would hold more

knowledge within the training and a tender course would cover that, with

credence with a ‘standard’ than one without. Another reason is that the

the added bonus of giving the crew member a beneﬁcial and practical

equilibrium amongst crew is often slighted due to the lack of Interior

qualiﬁcation. It has also been included as part of the emphasis on safety

Crew training so there would be better respect and solidarity amongst

training. As individuals progress there are requirements for advanced

the whole team once this training has been accomplished. The crew

courses in Sea Survival, Fire Fighting and First Aid. Having crew

member would also be encouraged to follow a training path and in turn

member who can operate a tender is a progression of this safety ethos.

become better qualiﬁed, able and conﬁdent to run the most important

Much of the feedback we initially had on this subject was from the

department on board. This is a deﬁnite beneﬁt for all.

smaller yacht sector who only employ one or two interior crew in a dual capacity; these yachts expect all crew to be versatile with tasks and duties

SOME HAVE SAID, THIS SCENARIO IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARD

on the interior as well as shipboard and it was felt that it was important

UNIONISATION. TRUE OR FALSE?

to make the qualiﬁcations ﬁt for both the smaller & larger sector.

PYA is the professional body for yacht crew. It is run for crew by crew. Enshrined in PYA's Constitution is that it will not and cannot be a Union.

WOULD OBTAINING CERTIFICATION COST CREW/OWNERS

Therefore PYA has no desire or intention to unionise yachting. PYA's

MORE MONEY? WHO WOULD PAY? ASSUMING IT WOULD BE

mission is to improve professional standards and it is from this agenda

THE ‘STUDENT’.

that the ICTC programme has been derived.

PYA is in no way involved with how much Training Providers decide to

GUEST is a voluntary program; nothing is mandatory, yet it

charge for the courses. As with most yacht training, it is crew members

provides a certiﬁcation framework for 40% of today’s Yacht Crew where

who pay, although these days it is not uncommon for yachts to offer a

today there is none. PYA believes that the creation of an Industry

training budget. Now similar to the opportunities that the Deck and

Standard for Interior Crew Training and Certiﬁcation is a logical

Engineering crew have, the Interior Crew member can also beneﬁt.

progression for yachting and given time it will become a ‘uniﬁed’ standard.

Currently, a rough estimate for both Engineers and Deck crew for a career outlay is about 20k (euros), where as the Interior Training is

Joey Meen, Honorary Secretary

estimated to be 8k (euros) in comparison.

Andrew Schoﬁeld, President

MLC Update

because of the effects of the economic situation and the lack of

>||

members of the EU that had ratiﬁed the convention. However as of today, 21st June 2012, the number of ratiﬁcations has reached 28, just 2 short of the target number of 30 that is required. We are

138

Most readers of these supplements will be aware of the Maritime

aware that there are a number of other countries that are working

Labour Convention 2006, (MLC 2006) and the roll the PYA has

very hard on getting the ratiﬁcation documents ready for

played over the last few years with the Large-Yacht sub group

presentation to the ILO and it is anticipated the target will be

which was put together with the MCA and/or through the work

achieved within 2 months. Since the start of 2012, 6 countries have

the PYA that was done directly through the International Labour

ratiﬁed the convention.

Organisation (ILO). The general view for the last two years is that

The most disappointing aspect is that the UK has yet to ratify

it will be some time before the MLC 2006 will get ratiﬁed mainly

the convention and it will be sometime before it does so. This does not

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

only affect UK ﬂagged vessels but all vessels within the Red Ensign

and standards within the MLC 2006. For most seafarers this will mean

Group as all the dependent territories can only ratify the convention as

that they will be paying social security contributions for the ﬁrst

part of the UK’s submission of documents. The UK anticipates that it

time. Some seafarers are probably already paying contributions and

will ratify the MLC 2006 before it enters into force, which will probably

where they are not this may cause problems where the contribution

be in July 2013.

is mandatory.

SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATE

have a mandatory contribution and the action they need to take

Chapter 4 of the MLC 2006 deals with, amongst other things, the

depending on their individual circumstances.

Seafarers will need to seek advice as to whether or not they

regulations and standards on social security for seafarers. The ILO

In a separate turn of events the EU has also announced that

regards the issue of social security as one of the most important aspects

by 1st May 2014, there will be an Electronic Exchange of Social

of the MLC 2006 and has recently published some guidelines mainly

Security Information system activated for all member states. This

aimed at governments. In these guidelines the ILO states;

system will allow information to be passed from one member state to

‘Social security is a human right laid down in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights 3 as well as in major international human

another at the touch of a button and includes the ‘veriﬁcation and collection of data’ and one of its functions.

rights instruments adopted under the auspices of the United Nations.

So if you think you will be affected by this, you need to

The furtherance of social security for all in need is also at the heart of

take action now to ensure you are prepared for what will be a very

the ILO’s constitutional mandate.’

different future.

>||

So, very soon all seafarers who work on vessels that are commercially registered will be subject to the social security regulations

CUSTOM SCAFFOLD AND YACHT CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Palma, Cartagena and rest of Europe + 34 971 213 642 + 34 639 066 129 + 34 617 434 761 info@technocraftsl.com www.technocraftsl.com

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

139

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

PYA Activity Report September 2011 – June 2012 The following is a list of external meetings the PYA has attended on behalf of its members. This activity report lists meetings from September 2011 until June 2012. A brief explanation has been included to illustrate the relevance of these meetings. For full reports go to www.pya.org

2011

promotion and marketing of the various companies with a view to attracting yachts to the area, Russell Lunt, representing the Professional

21-24 SEPTEMBER MONACO YACHT SHOW

Yachting Association, attended La Rochelle at the

Had a stand manned by ofﬁce staff and volunteers.

invitation of PRLR on the occasion of their ‘Open

Hosted 2 events; the PYA ISS Meeting of the

Days’ on 20/21 October 2011.

Associations at the Yacht Club of Monaco and organised a seminar entitled ‘Sea Changes’ at the

28 SEPTEMBER

27-31 OCTOBER

FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL

International School of Monaco. Speakers at the

BOAT SHOW, FLORIDA

event were Sir Alan Massey, CEO MCA, Captain

At the invitation of ISS, PYA gave a presentation

Roger Towner, chief examiner MCA, Craig

during the YachtInfo forum on PYA’s Industry

Burton, head of sail training, RYA. Joey Meen

Guidelines for Interior Crew and Training.

Honorary Secretary PYA. Joey Meen announced

(ICTC) Speakers were Joey Meen, Mike French

the launch of PYA’ industry guide lines for interior

and Andrew Schoﬁeld. This was the US launch of

crew training and certiﬁcation. ICTC.

ICTC. It was met with enthusiasm and support.

YACHT QUALIFYING PANEL MEETING, MCA SOUTHAMPTON

7 NOVEMBER

ASSOCIATION DE SOUTIEN A L’AMENAGEMENT DU PORT D’ANTIBES, ANTIBES

Joey Meen

Peter Evans

Meeting with MCA Training Providers and

A meeting to create an association of professionals

MCA. PYA invited to offer comment on behalf

involved in the yachting and super yachting

of Yacht Crew. Pre-meeting to discuss ICTC and

industry whose business is in direct connection

any other non MCA related topics.YQP meeting

with the Port of Antibes. It was formed to support

included the new Engineering proposal for

and accompany the economical activities of

training, and introduction of EDH course at pre-

the ports project to extend and develop on the

OOW level, a further Ocean / celestial navigation

existing infrastructure.

test at Chief Mate level, and the preparation & timelines the Training Providers have for the courses

relevant

the

SCTW

Manila

24-25 NOVEMBER SUPER YACHT REPAIR & REFIT NETWORKING (SYRREN), MARSEILLE

amendments for Yachts. Exam procedures and

Andrew Schoﬁeld

review of the last years exam results were also

PYA was invited to attend SYRREN by

discussed and analysed.

Riviera Yachting Network. SYRREN is a business convention aimed at developing the Port of

21-22 OCTOBER

140

PÔLE REFIT, LA ROCHELLE

Marseille as destination for yacht reﬁt and

Russell Lunt

repair. The convention was well attended not only

‘Pôle Reﬁt La Rochelle’ (PRLR) is an association

by many businesses but also by politicians and

of companies which offer yacht construction/

local and regional authorities. There is a broad

reﬁt/repair services and facilities in and around the

consensus to improve the large-yacht facilities in

Port of La Rochelle. The association attends to the

the port.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

2012

21 JUNE

MCA MLC MEETING, SOUTHAMPTON Claude Hamilton The MCA held this meeting in Southampton to

18-19 JANUARY

CAPTAINS BRIEFING AND RECEPTION

progress the ﬁne detail of the ‘Substantial Equivalence’

ST MAARTEN

standards, in particular crew accommodation,

Speakers promoting the PYA

that are to be acceptable to the regulators,

Mike French & Norma Trease

owners/operators and seafarers.These standards will be submitted to ILO when UK ratiﬁes and will be

14 MARCH

8 -12 APRIL

ASSOCIATION DE SOUTIEN AUX ACTIVITÉS

adopted across the Red Ensign Group (REG) (UK,

ET À L’AMÉNAGEMENT DU PORT D’ANTIBES,

Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, the Isle

ANTIBES

of Man and Jersey). It is likely that other ﬂags will

Charlie Binyon

follow UK’s lead. See report on page 138.

ANTIBES YACHT SHOW, ANTIBES Ofﬁce staff/Council members PYA/ISS Yacht Info Seminar - In cooperation with the International Super Yacht Society, PYA hosted a number of seminars during AYS. Topics covered were ﬁscal, along with updates from Lloyds Register RYA and MCA. These seminars were both well attended and received.

2 - 6 MAY

MYBA CHARTER SHOW, GENOA

PYA EVENTS TO COME

Bridget Featherby

18 SEPTEMBER

PYA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – LA SALLE DES ASSOCIATION, ANTIBES

This is an opportunity to meet existing and potential PYA members and promote the activities of the PYA.

14 DECEMBER

PYA CHRISTMAS BALL, CARLTON

TRANSPORT MALTA, MALTA

Go to the website or contact the ofﬁce for further details of these events.

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, CANNES 10 MAY

Andrew Schoﬁeld To set up a division of PYA in Malta and also to establish Memorandum of Understanding between TM and PYA for mutual co-operation and development.

10 MAY

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE (IAMI), WINDERMERE, UK Joey Meen, John Wyborn, John Percival PYA were invited to the non conference session, to present the ICTC / Interior GUEST scheme to the IAMI members. There was a positive response from the majority to the scheme and ideas to cross over the training and education paths into other sectors are being considered. A follow up meeting is due on early July 2012.

1st ANNUAL ANTIGUA CHARITY GOLF DAY Sunday January 20th 2013 Cedar Valley Golf Club, Antigua, W.I. 8.30am – Shotgun Start

The event will be held the weekend before the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. The tournament is open to all yachtsmen & women, marine trade businesses from around the world and members of Cedar Valley Golf Club. We are currently seeking event sponsors. For information please contact: Anne Carson or Fiona Dennen Email: antiguacharitygolfday@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/antiguacharitygolfday

All funds raised during this year’s event will be donated to ABSAR – Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (www.absar.org)

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

PYA Work Groups Within the PYA, there are around 21 working groups who actively are researching, discussing and inﬂuencing various topics relevant and fundamental to the future of all crew and yachting in general. Below you will ﬁnd a list of workgroups and the members involved with these workgroups. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

MLC ILO WORK GROUP

Jeff Marsh, Joey Meen, Andrew Schoﬁeld, all ofﬁce personnel

Kenneth Himschoot, Andrew Schoﬁeld, Owain Rowlands, Charlie Binyon, Steve Thomas

Rod Hatch, Russell Lunt, John Cook, Cyd Mansell, Peter Evans, Tork Buckley, Claude Hamilton, Chloe Collett, Laurence Reymann

MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING Bridget Featherby, Alice Wring, Alison Rentoul, David and Sabrina O’Brien, Norma Trease, Nick Simmons, Owain Rowlands.

OFFICE IT AND COMPUTER SUPPORT Bond TM

REVIEW OF INTERNAL RULES WORKGROUP

Peter Evans, Joey Meen, John Percival, John Wyborn, Sabrina O’Brien (guest)

THE WAY AHEAD

Steve Thomas, Ian Soutar, Tork Buckley, David O’Brien, Richard Le Quesne

John Cook, Rod Hatch, Russell Lunt, Andrew Schoﬁeld, David O’Brien, John Wyborn, Mike French

MCA ENGINEERING

ISO 9001 QUALITY SYSTEMS STANDARDS

FRENCH LIAISON INCLUDING GEPY/CHAMBRE OF COMMERCE/ RYN

Jeff Marsh, Joey Meen, Andrew Schoﬁeld, Richard Le Quesne, all ofﬁce personnel

Peter Evans, Pascal Berger, Charlie Binyon, Ben Johnson

Bridget Featherby. Proof readers: Charlie Binyon, Steve Thomas, Alison Houghton

SERVICE RECORD BOOK/ CREW WORK BOOK

ENGLISH LIAISON/MYBA AND ISS/NAUTILUS

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Peter Evans, Bridget Featherby, Jane Hardy, Alison Houghton, Joey Meen

Rod Hatch, Norma Trease

COUNCIL FORUM MANAGEMENT Steve Thomas, Charlie Binyon

John Wyborn, Joey Meen, John Percival

LEGISLATION WORKGROUP, MCA YACHT QUALIFICATION PANEL /STCW REVIEW Joey Meen, John Morris, John Percival, Claude Hamilton, John Wyborn, Mike French

BELOW THE AFT DECK BY PEGANOLI

142

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

REGIONAL OFFICES Joey Meen, Bridget Featherby

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Richard Le Quesne

PYA SUPPLEMENT EDITORIAL GROUP

Ian Soutar, Russell Lunt, Alice Wring, Andrew Schoﬁeld

ISM, ISPS, Mike Lamb

EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Bridget Featherby

YES, IT LOOK’S GREAT BOSS. PITY ABOUT THE SEA GRASS!

INCENTIVES AND DISCOUNTS

FOR MEMBERS

HELI AIR MONACO Heli Air Monaco operates helicopters on scheduled flights between Nice and Monaco. Heli Air Monaco is IATA approved (IATA-YO747) and was established in 1976. With flight times of only 7 minutes duration, departures every 15 minutes and a free car service available at your arrival in Monaco, this makes an attractive alternative to taxi or car transfer. Visit www.heliairmonaco.com for the latest schedule. Reservations can be made by calling +377 92 050 050. Heli Air Monaco also specialise in group transportation, charter flights to all destinations. Of particular interest to PYA members, they are also licensed to land directly on yacht heli decks for drop off’s and pick up’s from yachts at anchor. As a working partnership, Heli Air Monaco offers all PYA members a discounted price of €70 plus tax (normally €125 plus taxes) on regular flights between Nice and Monaco, a 10% discount on private flights and 10% off their helicopter pilot training. Members should present their PYA membership card (with photo) when checking in to qualify for these generous discounts.

Yacht consultants’ regs4yachts will provide all PYA members web-based access to regs4yachts Standard Digital Maritime Regulations service at a ground-breaking price of £300 excluding VAT. This is a reduction of almost 25% on the normal price and will give PYA members access to the latest up-to-date and searchable database of the regulatory information which applies to the yachts of the Red Ensign, Malta, or Marshall Islands flags. This is an important service for PYA members which ensures they can maintain their professional knowledge of the Flag State regulations which apply to commercial yachts, whilst also fulfilling due diligence obligations to yacht charterers, passengers and crews. Visit www.regs4yachts.com for more details of regs4yachts services. To apply for this generous offer simply e-mail sales@regs4yachts.com with your name, address and PYA membership number and details of how you want to pay (card, cheque or BACS/wire transfer) The PYA would also like to thank regs4yachts in providing support to the PYA office by allowing us to have free access to their website and up to date marine regulations thus enabling us to keep on top of current information to provide to our members.

Bond TM offers the following beneﬁts to PYA Members: • 10% Discount on Bond IT email hosting service • 12% Discount on Bond IT Support Service • 10% Discount on Bond TM new build consultancy http://www.bondtm.com

OTHER INCENTIVES Reduced membership with Nautilus UK Moore Stephens Isle of Man – preferential rates and discounts on insurances sourced for yacht crew WYCC Insurance – various discounts The Naval Club, London – eligible to join with entrance fee waiver Offshore banking with Lloyds TSB Bank Grifﬁn Marine Travel – discounted travel services

DISCOUNT ON TRAINING COURSES Hoylake Sailing School 5% off selected courses www.sailorworld.co.uk Australian Superyacht Crew Crew Recruitment and Training 10% off PYA accredited interior courses www.superyachtcrew.com.au

D and B Services Various discounts on RYA training courses www.dandbservices.com Maritime Training Academy Superyacht Operations Diploma – 10 % discount www.marinediplomas.com The Crew Coach 10% off personal individual training www.thecrewcoach.com

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

143

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

PYA International Regional Offices PYA is expanding its network of international regional ofﬁces.

PYA’s dedicated HQ team. With the beneﬁt of access to latest

PYA offers impartial advice and support to yacht crew worldwide.

information and PYA forms and procedures, it gives PYA

The regional ofﬁce representative is able to assist with both

members invaluable knowledge for their careers, training in our

members and new members documents. Services include

ever-changing industry.

completing Service Records Books entries, attesting documents

Introducing the PYA Regional Ofﬁces in Australia, Corfu,

and assisting crew with their local knowledge. Regional Ofﬁces

Gibraltar, Greece, Isle of Wight, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand,

offer advice and support - PYA regional ofﬁce has the support of

Palma de Mallorca, Rhodes, South Africa, Turkey, UK and USA.

AUSTRALIA – SYDNEY SUPERYACHTS

NEW ZEALAND – THIRTY SEVEN SOUTH LTD.

PO Box 4232, Castlecrag, New South Wales 2068, Australia Contact: Richard and Donna Morris Tel: +61 410 689 289 Email: richard@superyachts.com.au or donna@superyachts.com.au www.superyachts.com.au/sydney

15, Halsey Street, Freeman Bay, 1140 Aucklund. Contact: Allan Jouning +64 93020178 Email: allanj@37south.co.nz www.37south.co.nz

PALMA DE MALLORCA – BLUEWATER TRAINING CORFU – A1 YACHT TRADE CONSORTIUM S.A Marina Gouvia, 49083, Corfu, Greece Contact: Chris Peacock Tel: +30 2661099466 Email: chris@a1yachting.com www.a1yachting.com

c/ San Juan, 4, 07012 Palma de Mallorca Contact: Elisa Arcal Tel: +34 971 677 154 Email: ely@bluewateryachting.com www.bluewateryachting.com

RHODES – A1 YACHT AGENCY CONSORTIUM S.A. GIBRALTAR – JAMES MOLINARY LTD Unit 4, North Mole Industrial Park, Gibraltar Contact: John Collins Tel: +350 56 000 121 Email: jc@molinary.com www.molinary.com

GREECE, PIREAUS – A1 YACHT TRADE CONSORTIUM S.A. Akti Themistocleus 8, Marina Zea, Pireaus, 18536 Greece Contact: Michael Brewer Tel: +30 6944318353; Email: mike@a1yachting.com www.a1yachting.com

2nd Km Rhodes – Kallithea Road, Rhodes 85100, Greece Contact: Makis Pavlatos or Rosemary Pavlatou Tel: +30 22410 01000. Email: makis@a1yachting.com or rosemary@a1yachting.com www.a1yachting.com

SOUTH AFRICA – DURBAN, PROFESSIONAL YACHTMASTER TRAINING 24 Fenton Road, Durban, South Africa Contact: Colin Schwegman Tel: +27 082 801 7934 Email: cls@pyt.co.za

TURKEY – D-MARINE MARINAS GROUP ISLE OF WIGHT, UK UKSA Arctic Road, Cowes, PO31 7PQ, Isle of Wight, UK Contact: Bill Tate Tel: +44 1983294941 Email: bill.tate@uksa.org www.uksa.org

Camuk Mevkll 3, Didim Aydin, Turkey Contact: Can Polat Tel: +90 (0)5334928452 Email: cpolat@dogusmarina.com.tr www.dogusmarina.com.tr

UK – HOYLAKE SAILING SCHOOL MALTA – GRAND HARBOUR MARINA The Capitanerie, Vittoriosa Wharf, Vittoriosa, BRG 1721, Malta Contact: Ben Stuart and Ian Chorane Tel: + 356 21 800 700 Email: manager@ghm.com.mt www.ghm.com.mt

Marine House, 86a Market Street, Hoylake,Wirral, Merseyside CH47 3BD Contact: John Percival or Anna Percival-Harris Tel: +44 (0)151 632 4000 Email: captain@hss.ac.uk or mate@hss.ac.uk www.sailorworld.co.uk

MONTENEGRO – BCM KOTOR

USA – FORT LAUDERALE, INTERNATIONAL YACHTMASTER TRAINING

Stari Grad 436, 85330 Kotor, Montenegro Contact: Capt.Goran J.Macic and Jovo Miajlovic Tel: +382 32 304 696 Email: goran@bcmkotor.com or jovo@bcmkotor.com www.bcmkotor.com

910 SE 17th Street - Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA Contact: Mike French Tel: +1 954 779 7764 Email: michaelf@yachtmaster.com www.yachtmaster.com

If any other corporate member is interested in becoming a PYA Regional ofﬁce, then please apply and we will send you an application form giving outlines of responsibilities and also given details of eligibility. Contact: info@pay.org >||

144

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

The US regional office of the PYA Statistics recorded over recent years would seem to suggest that

Another misunderstood issue is the paperwork requirement for

the majority of yacht crew members spend more time in the US

entering US waters. They are fairly typical and straightforward, however

and Caribbean than they do in Europe. This is based on the

many captains and crew consider them to be particularly irksome. At a

tracking of IP addresses by a popular website with over 20,000

recent skipper’s meeting in St Maarten, the captain of a large yacht stood up

members and it may be news to those who consider the ‘Med’ to

and said that he would ‘never bring a vessel to the US’ given how

be the centre of the yachting universe! It is also a very relevant

complicated and difﬁcult it was. Well I am not sure which America he has

point for PYA regional ofﬁces, as it is the basis for developing the

been going to but it’s just not that difﬁcult! Getting into Turkey and Greece

concept of global membership and understanding just what

can be far more tricky. Cruising in France and Italy carries the risk of regular

services globe-trotting crew value and how these services can best

port state inspections and encountering corrupt ofﬁcials, as has been widely

be delivered.

reported by yacht captains already this season. Again the US regional ofﬁce

The fundamental point of a regional ofﬁce is to use its unique knowledge to provide a regional input for the PYA and also to provide

can provide up to date information about the area and if we can’t answer your question, we can almost certainly refer you to someone that can.

a point of ‘local’ contact for crew who are based in, or transiting the area.

The PYA may well be entering a time where its value becomes

So, if there is clearly a large presence of crew in the USA/Caribbean area,

more pronounced. Businesses in the yachting sector are starting to place

why then are there very few PYA members here? It is difﬁcult to say for

yacht crew members at the forefront of marketing strategies. It has long

sure but it may be that the PYA brand is less well known in the US and

been a truism that it is the crew and not the yacht that provide the ‘x’

Caribbean, in any case we are here and looking forward to becoming a

factor that owners and guests love enough to fund this industry. However

useful resource.

the crew’s role in exercising their own emotional preferences in terms of

One of our goals is to disseminate relevant information about

a yacht’s itinerary and spending patterns, are only relatively recently

cruising and operating yachts in this area. For example, there are some

being fully exploited. This is particularly true of the US region. One only

unique regulations in force in the US. Within the Bahamas and

has to look at the busiest marinas and boatyards to see that the money

Caribbean cruising areas, there are many different rules and laws to deal

spent on crew facilities is money well spent.

with. In the absence of clear information, rumours can spread and cause

With this in mind it is possible that some of the media that

confusion. Take the visa requirements for entering US waters: The B1/B2

provides information resources to crew will be the slave to proﬁt ﬁrst

visa is what is required and pretty much anyone can get one if there is a

and this in turn means that an entity serving the unique interests of its

credible reason. Planning to enter US waters by yacht, which is in

crew members without concern for a return will arguably play a vital

immigration terms, a ‘non recognised carrier’, is a perfectly legitimate

role. The PYA may ﬁnd a niche in serving the true interests of crew

reason. However most crew have heard stories of needing boat

members rather than treating them primarily as a marketing medium. It

documents and therefore a job before they can apply for the visa. That

is surely a service worth paying for.

is just not true. There are of course ways to make the application process

The PYA’s US regional ofﬁce is keen to hear from any and all

easier, but where do you ﬁnd out about them? Contact us at the PYA US

crew who would like to get involved in the work of the PYA or who may

regional ofﬁce, we can help.

need its services.

>||

PYA SUPPLEMENT / YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

145

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

Social Media – managing the impact on Yacht Owners’ personal privacy by Andrew Schofield Search for yacht ‘XXXX’ in any web browser and all sorts of detail

how is this monitored? And how are breaches to be dealt with?

will become instantly apparent: Place of build, year commissioned,

Self-regulation works up to a point. The classic example of this is

recent sitings and who owns her. It has got to the point that trying

the unarmed British Police man. This model still works well today but,

to hide the Ultimate Beneﬁcial Owner (UBO) is extremely

when ‘Bobbies’ are faced with people who simply will not cease and

difﬁcult. Given the size of the asset and the difﬁculty of hiding

desist, all they are able to shout is ‘Stop doing that or, I’ll shout at you

them, this level of knowledge is accepted.

again’. Clearly other measures need to be taken and there is a limit to the

But social media present a whole new problem for yachting. It is

effectiveness of self-regulation.

one thing knowing which successful business person owns the asset but, it is quite another for people outside that organisation to know that the

PROTECTED NETWORKS

UBO’s son, wife and grand daughter will be turning up on board at a

Technology created the issue and it will be technology that comes up

given location in the next couple of days.

with the answer. We are all familiar with incoming content ﬁlters: anti

How can this be controlled? Firstly, there is the International Ship Port Security Code (ISPS). This international convention is aimed at

spam, virus, mal and spyware ﬁltering systems. These are well understood as required protection by all using the Internet.

protecting port facilities. Information about vessel movements is strictly

The next step will be outgoing content ﬁlters. This will allow

controlled. Again, the Internet makes the reality of controlling who

protected networks to be implemented that obey a given set of rules.

knows where every ship is, in real time, somewhat different. Internet

These will monitor all the outgoing information and generate reports.

sites offering real-time free feeds from ships Automatic Information

So, who said what when can be clearly pin pointed.

System (AIS) transponders cut a big hole in this legislation.

Previously the domain of governments, this type of content ﬁlter

Still, information about exactly who is onboard is not freely

is now actively being sought by corporations. It is set to become a

available.Yet, ticking ‘like’ on someone else's post has big implications. An

mainstream – available to all – solution to controlling one’s own privacy.

innocent enough social network post to family and friends about what

It is only when this type of monitoring system becomes more

will be going on over the next few days means all their friends can see

widely available that yacht owners can be assured that their personal

this information too. Suddenly, the information relating to guest

privacy is not being threatened by the very people they employ.

movements is available to a wide audience.

The most recent example of the power of Social Media is

The major factor behind the growth in yachting over the last few

undoubtedly given by the Arab Spring: This wave of civil up rising

years is that yachting offers two rare commodities in abundance: Privacy

demonstrates how social media plays an important role in raising

and Exclusivity. Something no hotel or holiday destination can ever hope

awareness of a population. Just as relevant though has been the reaction

to emulate. To the Yacht Owner then, the interaction of their crew with

of various regimes to the problem. Attempts by states to ‘turn off’ access

Social Media represents an invasion of privacy. So what is the answer?

have failed.Yet, states that have employed social media to their own ends and replied with their own ‘damage-limitation’ message have greatly

DENY ACCESS

increased their chances of maintaining the status quo.

The simple answer is to deny crew access to social media.Yet, history has

Civil up rising has a different name at sea and it is unlikely that

shown that prohibition of anything has never been a successful model for

denying of access to social media will be the cause but it is a contentious

social control. The examples are legion. But two ably demonstrate the

issue. Access (or not) has already become a factor in a crewmembers’

point: America has made an attempt at banning alcohol and the Catholic

decision to take a position on board.

churches celibacy rules for their priests show how an alternative net work will establish itself, literally over night, to satisfy a need.

A balanced approach needs to be embraced; one that allows crew to stay in touch with family and friends from the place where they work and live but at the same time does not impact in any way on the privacy

146

SELF-REGULATION

of their employer. Controlling networks by implementing Out-Going-

The masters standing orders that clearly state no ship or guest

Content ﬁlters will go a long way to establishing a happy medium

movements are to be communicated off board are a good answer. But,

between crew welfare and yacht end-user privacy.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER / PYA SUPPLEMENT ISSUE 23

>||

PYA SUPPLEMENT – AUTUMN / WINTER 2012

PYA GUEST update

the Glossary is for Training Providers to use

Record Book and backed up with testimonials.

this throughout the PYA modules and as part

We are happy to accept backdated entries, as

PYA has now accredited a number of

of the training. We hope that with the PYA

long as the sea service is veriﬁed by the Captain.

Training Providers into the PYA Interior

Glossary now available ‘we’ as an industry, can

For those who are PYA members, they will

Training and Certiﬁcation initiative ‘PYA

work better at speaking the same language,

have the added bonus of certiﬁcates being

GUEST’. Training Providers have been

with the understanding that the Owner / Guest

sighted and sea service being veriﬁed in house,

extremely enthusiastic with getting these

is always right and that variables be respected.

in a PYA Digital Service Record Book. The

courses up and running for the training

Transitional Arrangements: PYA has

PYA will accept:

been

• PYA Service Record Book

season ahead; heavily investing into the

also

scheme to ensure that they are providing

arrangements for a large number of current

• Certiﬁcate of Discharge

the quality training and standards that we

Crew who have extensive experience and prior

• Seaman’s Log Book / Discharge Book from

have been vigilantly working towards over

training, who wish to join the GUEST

the last year or so.

programme

PYA’s

Glossary: This

has

busy

and

with

have

the

transitional

applied

for

a Maritime Administration • Other PYA approved Service Record Book

been

assessment to see where in the scheme they ﬁt.

complied by a number of top Industry

The PYA Certiﬁcate of Excellence

Professionals and is available for ALL Crew

(CoE) Passport: This is also available for all

further details:

and Training Providers, so as to ensure that an

Interior Crew who are working towards the

List of accredited Training Providers

‘across-the-board’ approach to terminology and

four stages of Excellence in service training.

PYA GUEST Guidelines

references to service is taught. The Glossary

The CoE is similar to the MCA CoC for Deck

PYA GUEST Glossary

includes Service Deﬁnitions, Religious and

and Engineering and records the progress of

PYA GUEST Testimonial

Cultural differences and Forms of Address.

training and the PYA CoE award at each level.

PYA GUEST Transitional arrangement

Please have a look on the PYA website for

This has been an ambiguous topic with

Yacht & Guest Service: Crew are

confusing and mixed teachings from current

required to formally record Yacht and Guest

PYA GUEST Accreditation application for

Crew and Training Providers. The intention of

service in both Discharge Books / Service

Training Providers

application

>||

Coating the finest yachts worldwide…

…in Cartagena, Navantia Shipyard RS Finishing & Refinishing SL Paseo Maritimo s/n, Club de Mar | 07015 Palma de Mallorca | Spain Tel +34 971 213 305 info@finishing-refinishing.com | www.finishing-refinishing.com

…in Palma de Mallorca, STP Shipyard

THE FUNSHINE STATE FLORIDA BECKONS AS QUINCENTENARY APPROACHES BY MICHAEL SCIULLA

148

UROPEANS HAVE BEEN FLOCKING TO FLORIDA EVER since Juan Ponce de Leon made landfall on April 2, 1513.

to his fellow sailors hailing from ports north of latitude 48 who enjoy less than half as much sunshine per year.

With the 500th anniversary of this historic visit fast

approaching, Florida’s yachting community is going out of its way

FLORIDA HOME TO 2000 MARINAS

today to make sure that the welcome mat is out for those coming

But abundant sunshine throughout much of the entire

to visit the Sunshine State by yacht as well as those in the market

year moderated by ocean breezes are only part of Florida’s appeal.

to buy or sell a boat.

In addition to economic incentives recently instituted to attract

Although the Spanish explorer did not succeed in finding

yacht owners, the state’s 2170 km of coastline is replete

the fabled Fountain of Youth, what he did discover was a land

with literally hundreds of safe and serene beaches and over

where the sun shines nearly 3000 hours per year – a gift, I am sure,

2000 marinas. Many of these sand swept oases are

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

THIS SPREAD: PALM BEACH DURING THE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

uncrowded and are not overrun by throngs of tourists during the

of Florida and Vilano

late summer months when much of Europe is on vacation and

Beach, home to a huge nesting area for sea turtles.

grinds to a standstill.

Voyaging south to central east Florida are two legendary

Beginning with Florida’s three-season northeast Atlantic

auto racing locales – Ormond Beach (where the sport took off in

coast just south of the port of Jacksonville are the beaches of

1903) and Daytona Beach, home to the Daytona 500 and 23

posh Ponte Vedra and historic St. Augustine (where Ponce de Leon

miles of gorgeous sand. For those more inclined to the nautical,

is reported to have initially landed). Nearby beaches of note are

the towns of Stuart and Vero Beach are part of what is known as

Fernandina Beach with fifty blocks of renovated Victorian and

the ‘Treasure Coast,’ so named for the valuables that have washed

Italianate mansions and reportedly some of the best shrimp in all

ashore over the years from nearby shipwrecks.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

149

ABOVE: MIAMI DURING THE BOAT SHOW ABOVE RIGHT: FORT LAUDERDALE

For an out-of-this-world treasure just south of Daytona

back by some and ‘independent’ by others, experiencing the

there’s nothing to equal a visit to Cape Canaveral and the

culture of ‘The Keys’ is something that should be on every

Kennedy Space Center. Although the space shuttle may be history,

mariner’s bucket list.

the site is still buzzing as the world’s first privately built spacecraft

For its part, Key West remains the American home of

to dock with the International Space Station was launched from

Hemingway and is a great jumping off point for the islands of the

here earlier this year.

Caribbean that are as close as 145 km to Cuba or 570 km to the

For those with children, Orlando and its theme parks are

Heading north along the Gulf coast of Florida is Naples

Disney World, Sea World, The Epcot Center and Universal’s ‘The

Beach, which has parlayed its ‘Millionaires Row’ of mansions into

Wizarding World of Harry Potter.’

quite a nice place to spend the winter.

Stretching from the graceful mansions of Palm Beach to the

Other noteworthy places to stop and drop a hook before

chic hotspots of Miami, southeast Florida is a hubbub of exciting

you reach the port of Tampa Bay are the Sanibel/Captiva Islands,

places to go, people to watch and food to eat. While South Beach

Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Beaches with

is always hot, don’t overlook a resurgent Ft. Lauderdale to the

names like Madeira, Clearwater and Belleair abound. For a change

north (whose waterways are being dredged to accommodate

of pace, Sarasota, with its charm and cosmopolitan attractions is

larger vessels) and the island community of Key Biscayne to the

well worth a visit.

south. For islands with a distinctly different flair, the islands of the Bahamas are a mere 160 km due east of Ft. Lauderdale.

150

Cayman Islands.

only an hour’s drive inland. The area’s list of attractions includes

Florida gets much less populated as you head northwest from Tampa until you reach St. Vincent Island. From Panama City

Meanwhile, the Florida Keys – an island archipelago over

westward through Destin and Ft. Walton Beach are what some

100 miles long from Key Largo to Key West and connected in part

consider to be the finest beaches in all of Florida including

by a seven mile-long bridge – is a world unto its own. Called laid-

Pensacola, home to the ‘World’s Whitest Beach.’

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

FLORIDA ®

Service at Six Locations

Bradford Marine Bahamas

Dania Cut Superyacht

Grand Bahama Shipyard

Port Everglades

Photo by John Terrill

Bradford Marine Shipyard

Lauderdale Marine Center

Bradford Marine, Inc. (954) 791- 3800 info@bradford-marine.com bradford-marine.com

Bradford Grand Bahama, Ltd. (242) 352-7711 info@bradfordmarinebahamas.com bradfordmarinebahamas.com

CRUISE US WATERS TAX FREE FOR ONE YEAR While Florida’s natural and man-made attractions alone are worth a voyage, steps taken by the federal and state government have also proven to be quite attractive. With a cruising permit many foreign vessels, for example, can cruise US waters tax-free for up to a year if the pleasure vessel is flagged in one of 32 (mostly European) countries that have a reciprocity agreement with the US. Florida has taken also taken a major step to make it much less expensive to sell a foreign-built boat in the US. Prior to July 1, 2010, all boats sold and or delivered in Florida were subject to a six percent sales-and-use tax, unless specifically exempt. For example, a 24 m/80 ft yacht costing $1 million would have to pay a $60,000 use tax if brought into Florida’s waters. As a result, more than six out of 10 buyers of boats sold by Florida brokers were registering and operating their boats outside of Florida in order to legally avoid paying Florida’s sales tax. YACHT BROKERS LICENSED AND BONDED The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA), an organisation of 1100 licensed and bonded brokers, argued that Florida was losing sales tax revenue under these circumstances and that a reasonable cap on the state sales tax would actually increase revenues to the state. After much back and forth the state agreed

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

151

FLORIDA

to cap its sales tax at $18,000, projecting that it would lose $1.5

the law and create a Central Listing Bond allowing any size boat

million during the first year the law went into effect.

to be offered for sale or charter in the US anywhere and anytime,

To the surprise of many, a FYBA-sponsored study released

until the vessel is sold.

earlier this year found that Florida collected $13.46 million in

While no changes are expected until a new Congress

direct sales tax revenue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nearly ten times as much sales tax

is elected, FYBA officials are heartened by the willingness of

revenue as was initially projected.

state and federal lawmakers to attract foreign yacht owners who

Drawing on this experience, the FYBA hopes to convince the US Congress that relaxing current restrictions on superyacht sales will be good for business as well as the US Treasury.

are now facing increased taxes and fees in countries like Italy and Spain. They are also encouraged by the fact that unlike Europe,

Under current US law, foreign built vessels over

where the yacht brokerage business is trending downwards, the US

24 m/80 ft that have not been imported to the US, or American

market, according to YachtWorld.com, is definitely on the upswing.

built boats that have been exported, can only be offered for sale

For more information on visiting Florida during its

or charter and shown to US citizens at a boat show for up to six

Quincentenary

months â&#x20AC;&#x201C; generally the period between October and March

www.fla500.com. The FYBA also hosts a valuable web site at

during which major boat shows are held in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami

www.fyba.org

and Viva

Florida

500

events

to >||

and Palm Beach. To meet current market conditions in which it takes considerably more time to sell a yacht, the FYBA wants to change

152

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Michael Sciulla is a columnist for Soundings Publications and is the founding editor and former publisher of Boat US Magazine.

SHARING I.T.

GET YOUR YACHT UP TO SPEED BY COSTAS CHARALAMBOUS

T IS CLEAR THAT OUR INDUSTRY IS LIVING THROUGH

changes very quickly and a business that engages in ‘Corporate

the most economic and socially turbulent times since the

Blindness’ and refuses to see what is coming will surely suffer. In

Great Depression. Challenges rarely faced by industry are

every case where a company has allowed this sort of ‘Corporate

combining with emerging technologies and these are radically

Blindness’ to take place; where they have seen change coming,

altering the social and economic landscape on a global basis.

seen new technologies approach but have done nothing to take

Every business must constantly challenge itself; not only in terms of how it does what it does but also whether it should be doing more. Failure to do so will inevitably result in, at best, missed opportunities and at worst, a slow withering decline into oblivion. It is all too easy in difficult times to ‘stick to your knitting’ and carry on doing what you have always done and perhaps that

advantage of the new paradigm; they have lost vital ground which is never fully recovered. I believe such an ‘opportunity’ is upon us now but I fear that the marine industry is currently engaged in an act of ‘Corporate Blindness’ so profound; most won’t even understand they are watching an opportunity pass them by!

was good advice for our grandfathers and their companies of 100

Over recent years, yacht owners, their guests and children

years ago but in today’s fast paced world, the economic landscape

together with charter guests & VIP’s have been demanding more

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

153

ONBOARD IT

than just great food, fine wines & water sports when cruising. At

dramatically changed in recent years that we shouldn’t really call

Global Marine Communications, we have watched a steady rise in

it Capitalism anymore! Capitalism has operated through time and

the amount of data being ‘consumed’ on board the vessels we

can be found alive and well around the globe because it speaks

serve and we are sure we are not alone in this observation.

directly to the human condition. So taking Capitalism as an all

This growth underwent a steep change when Steve Jobs

pervading philosophy we hope you will agree that a fundamental

launched the iPhone, iPod and later the iPad as the demands

change to this would have a fundamental effect on humanity as

‘mobile computing’ placed on data usage increased exponentially

a whole?

and this trend is unlikely to stop any day soon. With this in mind

Well one of the cornerstones of Capitalism is ‘capital’,

and given that we operate in a ‘service industry’ in which we

in the past you had to invest to grow; to become rich you had to

survive only by servicing the wishes of our clients, I feel we are in

have access to funds, you had to be rich to become richer. In fact

danger of failing to adequately address these.

detractors of Capitalism sight this as its biggest flaw; rich

According to Cisco’s recent and rather snappily entitled

countries, families, people get richer whilst the poor get poorer but

report, ‘Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, 2011–2016’

this is no longer the case! With little more than a PC and a good

mobile data traffic grew by 140% in 2009, 159% in 2010, 133%

idea you can build a multi-billion $ company: and many have!

in 2011 and is set to grow 110% in 2012. In short it’s more than

If you believe, as we do, that these emerging technologies

doubled every year for the past 4 years. The report goes on to

have had a profound effect on Capitalism, just wait and see

show that in the next few years the internet will be ‘delivered’ to

what they will do for something so obviously related to

the consumer 50% by traditional methods and, crucially, 50% by

technology as communications.

mobile devices.

154

Let’s take something as simple as watching TV. We believe

What we can determine from this is that more and more

the way the majority of this will be delivered in the very near

people are using mobile devices to receive the services and

future will change from a ‘broadcast’ model to a ‘narrowcast’ one.

information their modern lives depend on and if we, as an

Clearly there will always be some ‘shared content’ moments, when

industry, do not keep up with these requirements we will surely

a whole population (Globe/Country/Team) will prefer to share an

become marginalised. Don’t laugh it’s already happened to every

experience together such as the opening of the Olympic Games,

industry that failed to maintain a technological advantage and

or a Golden Jubilee pageant, or a football cup final…but these will

ours may be next.

become the exception not the rule. Not long from now most

Whilst it’s clear when it comes to Facebook or Twitter that

media content will be delivered to personal devices. Consumers

the current cohort of yacht owners can ‘take-it-or-leave-it’, the

will wish to interact with their media, asking questions, making

next generation of yacht owner most certainly will not. Their lives

connections, breaking off to deal with something else then dipping

and businesses will be so inextricably entwined with the digital

back in and they will do this in a way that has been impossible

systems of the future that the prospect of being ‘disconnected’

previously but once the content providers have a direct link to the

will send them running for the hills or, more likely, spending their

consumer…they are going to want to use it and we believe

precious leisure time elsewhere than at sea!

consumers are going to want to let them.

You may find this difficult to believe but we are of the

This sort of technically savvy ‘sophisticated-user’ is going

opinion that computers haven’t even begun to have an effect on

to need a stable environment for the delivery of these services. It

the way we live our lives today, certainly they haven’t yet had the

is true ‘gifted amateurs’ have gotten us this far but only a

sort of profound effect we believe they ultimately will have.

professionally designed, implemented and maintained system will

Whilst we agree that much of what we do today has computers

allow the sort of dependency we see coming in the near future to

somewhere in the process, we believe that if you think about it for

function in the marine environment of tomorrow.

a little while and you will realise that they have only really

To this end we would ask you to have an urgent

augmented existing systems and in some cases speeded things

conversation with your communications provider to be sure your

up. What we are talking about in this article is a sea-change so

network is fully tested and certified to the latest standards.

profound that after it takes effect, it will be difficult to remember

Having designed and implemented a robust network

what the world was like before!

infrastructure, an early warning system of potential failures is

As an example, we are going to take a philosophy that

going to become increasingly important. Your current

stands at the forefront of enabling human endeavour, a

communications integrator should be able to provide you with

philosophy that drives the majority of the globe’s economies, a

monitoring systems to ensure a timely ‘head’s up’ allowing you

philosophy that has allowed us to literally ‘touch the stars’…we

time to implement a work around before a vital service is lost. This

are going to use Capitalism and show you how this has been so

system should extend to resource monitoring because it’s all well

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

S&D SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MALTA & TUNISIA

RELIABLE? R RELIA BLE E? ABSOLUTELY. ABSOLUTEL LY. DELIVERIN DELIVERING NG RELIABILITY RELIABILITY, Y, TR TRUST RUST & PEACE OF MIND SINCE 1976 1

MALTA’S M MAL LTA’’S LEADING LEADING MARINE M MARINE S SERVICES ERVICES CO COMPANY MPANY FOR YACHT YA ACHT AGENCY, AGENCY, BROKERA BROKERAGE AGE & C CHARTER HARTER * DUTY-FREE D TY DU Y--FREE BUNKERING BUNKER RING YA ACHT YARD YAR A D AGENTS AGE ENTS * THERMOPLASTIC THERMOPLA ASTIC REFIT REFIT & REPAIR REP PA AIR SERVICES SERVICES * YACHT YA ACHT PAINTING PA AINTING * MARINE MECHANICS MECHAN NICS CONSTRUCTION * YACHT COVER COVER CONSTRUCTION FORMATION NOMINEE COMPANY COMPA ANY FOR MATION MALTA MAL LTA FLAG REGISTRATION REGISTRA ATION * NOMINEE RELIEF (4200000 PROCEDURE) ONW WARD SUPPLY SUPPL LY RELIEF PROCEDU URE) YACHT Y ACHT LEASING A LEASING * ONWARD

Seabreeze, Giuseppe Seabreeze, e Cali Street, Street, T Ta’Xbiex a’Xbiex a XBX 1421, Malta T Tel: e el: +356 2132 0577, 21 2133 133 1515, 2133 9908 Fax: Fa ax: +356 2133 2259 Mob: + +356 356 9949 5315, 9949 3834 3 www.sdyachts.com .sdyacchts.com • info@sdyach info@sdyachts.com ts.com www

ONBOARD IT

internet access it is there for them and has not been ‘gobbled up’ by a greedy crew member downloading the latest film. The system should do this without employing the current, may we say rather crude, approach of physically disconnecting all crew from the network when the owner is on board and so disrupting good will and harmonious operations. A fully fledged bandwidth optimiser should

ensure

primary

users

(Owner/Officers) always have priority access for their traffic over ancillary users thus giving them 100% of the availability if required with no additional management overhead on the ship’s master or system administrator. In addition a well designed and implemented network should employ a security solution to ensure only authorised users have access to the ship’s network and bandwidth and not some bloke on the quay with an iPad and a bit of spare time! We believe it is essential our industry recognises the changes that are coming in terms of how people will enjoy their leisure time in the near future and moves towards addressing these changing needs. In the mean time we urge you to put in place systems that are fit for purpose and expandable as demands continue to grow because if you don’t do it now…whoever replaces you will because the owners of the and good knowing your car is working 100% but it will do you

future are going to insist on it.

>||

little good if you have run out of fuel! Substantial investments have been made by the

Contact:

communications providers to address the growing demand for

Costas Charalambous is the Sales Director at Global Marine

internet delivered content and services but despite a substantial

Communications Ltd (GMC)

capacity increase in recent years, broadband remains a finite and

Email: ccharalambous@gmcomms.net

relatively costly resource when provided at sea. We believe this

www.gmcomms.net

resource, like any other finite resource, needs to be managed and

156

so suggest all serious network managers invest in a bandwidth

Prior to creating GMC to focus on the marine industry, the owners

optimisation solution.

& directors of GMC cut their teeth by providing VSAT services to the

A half decent bandwidth optimiser should provide a simple

commercial and military sectors with installations in over 4000

user interface allowing the Captain to ensure best use of available

locations across the globe. The service we offer is Powered by

bandwidth is maintained for ships business whilst still giving crew

Hughes™ and as such there is no larger installed user base in the

access to the internet within prescribed budgeted allowances or

world. Hughes provide us with 24/7 network monitoring services

within clear time windows. In this way a budget could be set

and monitor every bit & byte remotely at their various Network

which limits data usage and/or speed limits for individuals, user

Operations Centres and with our new Bandwidth Optimisation &

groups or even entire vessels to ensure when primary users need

Security Server software (BOSS), you can do the same on board.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ME

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AN ORTHODOX VIEW OF GREECE WORDS BY ROSEMARY PAVLATOU AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY STUDIO RASSIAS

CRATCH THE SURFACE OF ALMOST ANYTHING IN

the land and in the community. Often it leads the community in

Greece and some religious significance appears. Church

identifying and helping the needy and a strong faith continues to

and state are much entwined as in so many other

exist even with dwindling church attendance and accordingly,

countries, although religion has no official place in secular matters

many centres of religious significance are lovingly maintained,

in Greece. In this, mainly, Christian Orthodox country the opening

bearing as they do both religious and cultural significance.

of parliament sees the swearing in of the government of the day

Increasingly interest from visitors in the religious sites in

by priests, the school year starts with a blessing from the local

Greece has been evident in recent years. Many of them ask about

priest and each school day starts with a prayer, offices are

specific places but what is not commonly recognised is the social

regularly blessed as are homes and religious holidays and

significance of the church in Greece. Still today when church-

ceremonies are the backbone of the social calendar. Orthodoxism

going is on the wane, most people, even those who are not

is part of Greek heritage and a basis of the Greek character. To

frequent church-goers, can been seen crossing themselves as they

have been able to emerge with faith in tact after centuries of

pass a church, as they set out on a journey or at many other

foreign occupation, during which both language and faith were

junctures in their everyday lives. The church is still a huge part of

banned, seems only to have served to make the attachment

Greek life. The celebration of specific saints, after which many

stronger and the Greek nation more determined to stay true to

of the citizens of the country are named, are celebrated on

the values that they embody. The division between faith and

saints-days with all name-sakes celebrating as one would a

custom is often blurred making them seemingly impossible to

birthday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but with less chance of the day being forgotten by

disentwine. The Orthodox Church is both wealthy and powerful in

friends or family. So important are these days that even news

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

157

ABOVE: THE MONASTRY OF ST. JOHN

programs have the names of the day on in the morning to remind

outside, after the ritual of the church ceremony in the memory of

people of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s significance for the devout as well as a social

Mary, the mother of Christ. She holds a place of special reverence

reminder of friends and family who may be celebrating.

in this matriarchal society.

A saints-day, depending on the popularity of the name,

Great feasts and dancing ensue with people joining together

may be a huge event in the local calendar. Most areas/islands

for one of the largest and much eagerly anticipated national

have their own patron saints. This often means that the body or

celebrations of the year; something akin to Christmas elsewhere.

some body-parts, are kept in a local church. On the specific

A bank holiday observed by the majority of nationals, grills

saints-day, it is common to have these sacred remains available

are full of meat cooking, wine flows and the air reverberates with

for worshippers to genuflect at, forming part of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

the sound of music and of many feet dancing in unison. Easter is

observations. On a social level many people will bear the name of

more important in the Greek calendar than in other Christian

that saint in some form and will enjoy a celebration which would

countries constituting perhaps the most important of dates in the

not be out of place elsewhere for a birthday. The tradition of

calendar. The build up to Easter is long and is very widely kept

naming children for their grandparents along with the tradition of

with keen church attendance for weeks before culminating in the

naming at least one off spring for the local saint, makes even

final three days of Easter with a service each day and finally the

forenames very indicative of geographic provenance. You may

feasting after the fasting on Easter Day in celebration of the

then hazard a guess that Spyros is from Corfu, Gerasimos is from

resurrection of Christ. All of the symbols from the red eggs to the

Cephalonia, Dyonisis is from Zakynthos, Tsabikos/Tsabika from

Paschal lamb have religious as well as social significance. There is

Rhodes etc. and will often be correct in that blood ties are usual

a general feeling of good will during all of the celebrations in

even if remote.

Greece and visitors are made welcome if they should come upon

Of course apart from the local church celebration of the saints-days to mark the local saint there are also national holidays

understanding of Greek culture and social structure.

for some saints such as Nicholas, the Patron saint of the sea and

In addition to religious festivals and beliefs there are areas

seafarers. On the 6th December there are celebrations all over

of special religious significance in Greece which are very popular

Greece but especially in ports and islands. It is always quite

with both Greek and non-Greek visitors.

stirring to hear the ships horns hooting in respect to St Nicholas their protector after the church service is finished.

158

them so take time seek them out and you will come to a better

Take a trip to Tinos, a small, beautiful island in the Cyclades, the group of central, rather windy, islands of the Aegean which

Mid August sees one of the largest observances in the

was first distinguished in religious terms by the discovery of an

church and of the social calendar when the celebration of the

icon of the Virgin Mary in 1833 during the war of Independence.

Assumption of the Virgin Mary is held in every corner of the

Although the provenance of the icon remains shrouded in

country. This celebration is held, as so many Greek celebrations,

mystery it is believed to have been Byzantine or older and is

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

!JSH 4GDLHRSNBKDNR -@QHM@ :D@ 0HQD@TR 'QDDBD 4 &

-@QHM@ &KHRUNR "THKCHMF .N 0@K@HN &@KHQN 'QDDBD 4 &

% @ @ X@BGSHMF BNL VVV @ X@BGSHMF BNL

MC JL 2GNCDR +@KKHSGD@ 2GNCDR 'QDDBD 4 &

ABOVE: A VIEW SHOWING THE EXTERNAL FORTIFICATIONS OF THE MONASTRY OF ST. JOHN

thought to have been hidden during the Turkish occupation for safety. This discovery was seen as a positive omen for the outcome of the war and the source, Tinos became a centre for pilgrims who wished to visit this miraculous icon which was thought to have helped Greece’s victory in the war and news soon spread of other miracles attributed to the icon. By the time the huge, ornate church to the Virgin Mary, Evangelistria, was built Tinos had already become the focus of crowds of worshippers as it has been ever since. Much of the religious tourism in Greece is focused to this day on the island and specifically on this church which is still held much in reverence. Some supplicants, humbled by the incredible stories of the icon’s power even approach the church on hands and knees hoping for a little of its favour for their particular cause. Patmos is one of the most significant places for Greek Orthodox worshippers with its cave of the Apocalypse where St John is said to have had his revelation from Christ and subsequently wrote the book of Revelations. ‘I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and

160

a fortress than to a house of God. However the interior courtyards, stairways, chapels and galleries present a much less polemic image for the supplicant. Upper Patmos is an intriguing town of winding streets and breathtaking views which grew up around the monastery and provides a picturesque setting.

kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the

In the central mainland of Greece in the area of Thessaly

island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony

Meteora is to be found. Meaning ‘suspended in the air’ this is an

of Jesus. On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind

iconic area characterised by the unusual stone pillars atop of

me a loud voice like a trumpet...’ (Revelation 1:9-10)

which are perched monasteries built in this area of strange

A sanctuary and a monastery built in the 11th Century

topography to take advantage of the total isolation and security

around the site identified as the cave of the apocalypse,

this afforded. For centuries these monasteries were approachable

represents a most important religious site, leading Patmos to

only by a system of ropes and nets with which both goods and

sometimes be called the Jerusalem of the Aegean. A magnificent

people were hoisted up and down the steep sides of the pillars.

and imposing building, the monastery also contains many rare

It is said that the ropes were only changed ‘when God

and priceless icons, embroideries, books and illuminated

decreed’ that they should, making a leap of faith necessary in

manuscripts. The building itself is so heavily fortified against

even attempting to visit or to leave a monastery. Unesco who

attack at the time of construction, it bears more resemblance to

have recognised Meteora as a world heritage site states that: ‘The

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

GREEK ORTHODOXY

net in which intrepid pilgrims were hoisted up vertically alongside

LEFT: THE METEORA MONASTRY

the 373 metres (1224 ft) cliff where the Varlaam monastery dominates the valley symbolises the fragility of a traditional way of life that is threatened with extinction.’ Iconic photographs of the monasteries are often seen but the secrets of the inner workings of this group of monasteries, second only in importance to Mount Athos, is shrouded in mystery, so remote and isolated from everyday life, are they. Since their inception in the 9th century there have been monks in this inhospitable and physically demanding location. Originally the group of ascetic monks that peopled the columns lived in caves and fissures in the rock each alone, seeking isolation and a way to deepest contemplation. At a height of up to 550 m these columns created an effective barrier to all but the most determined visitor. The monks lived alone meeting occasionally on a Sunday to pray together. By the 11th century there was a more formal but still primitive structure to the monasteries which had formed into a religious state. In 1344 a monk from Mount

Unlike Mount Athos it is possible for women to visit

Athos brought a group of ascetic monks and founded the

Meteora as it is not just a male community having amongst the

monastery on Broad Rock, one of the largest in the group and in

remaining monasteries that of St Stephen which houses a

a very secure position accessed only by a system of very long

community of nuns.

ladders which the monks could withdraw should they wish.

Secular visits are possible as are retreats and longer stays

After the Turkish occupation of the surrounding area in the

for contemplation and prayer, by prior arrangement and consent.

14th century there was a huge increase in monks seeking the

Greece not only offers stunning scenery beaches, azure seas and

refuge that Meteora offered. Its inaccessibility made it a haven of

wonderful taverns but can offer a spiritual experience to those

security from persecution and worse. As many as 20 monasteries

seeking it. These sites and many more await.

>||

were founded, of which just 6 remain today. This saw the beginning of the golden age of Meteora which gained respect and a certain amount of independence.

Contact: Rosemary@A1yachting.com info@A1yachting.com

POWER PACKAGE PIENING PROPELLER Design and Manufacturing of complete Propulsion Systems with Fixed-Pitch Propeller or CPPs > 800 mm Ø

specialist Plant for propellers and stern gears

Otto Piening GmbH • Am Altendeich 83 • 25348 Glückstadt Tel.: +49.4124.9168-0 • Fax: +49.4124.3716 pein@piening-propeller.de · www.piening-propeller.de

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

161

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION GUIDE

THE INDUSTRY MOVERS

THE YACHTING MATTERS INDUSTRY RECOGNITION GUIDE – SNAPPED AROUND THE WORLD The full list of all those that have appeared within The Industry Movers section can now be found at www.yachtingmatters.com

162

DR. MATTEO COSTAGUTA

ALESSANDRO MAZZONI & FRANCESCO LUISE

ALISON SINGHAL, MARLEEN FRANKLIN & LORNA TITLEY

ANNE SPYROPOULOS

BRANSOM BEAN & DARRELL BELL

CPT. JOHN BARDON

CPT. AARON CLARK

CPT. ADAM CROOKS

CPT. ALAIN PERON

CPT. ALEXANDER TOPALOV

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION GUIDE

CPT. ANDERS PEHRSON

CPT. BEN DUXBURY

CPT. CAROL BENBROOK

CPT. CEDRIC MAYER

CPT. CHRIS CALLAHAN

CPT. DAVID BURGE

CPT. DAVID CLARKE

CPT. DAVID HAYDEN

CPT. DOMINIQUE IDIER

CPT. ERIC BOULUD

CPT. GIORGIO MARCOLONGO

CPT. GRANT THOMPSON

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

163

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION GUIDE

CPT. GREGERS ANDERSEN

CPT. GUY BOOTH

CPT. IAN CARTER

CPT. IAN MACDOWELL

CPT. JAMES CLEPHANE

CPT. JANUSZ WALINSKI

CPT. JONATHAN ADELINE

CPT. LOVORKO ZERAVICA

CPT. LUCCA GOTTARDI

CPT. MARCO GRILLI

CPT. MARK TWIN

CPT. MAXX AINSWORTH

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION GUIDE

CPT. NICK SCERRI

CPT. PAUL RUDD

CPT. RICHARD LE QUESNE

CPT. ROY DANCE

CPT. RUSSELL REID

CPT. STEFANO REMOTTI

CPT. STEPHEN BARKER

CPT. WILL KAYE

DIEGO COLON & KEN HICKLING

DONNA & RICHARD MORRIS

GUY ROYFFE

LALA & CPT. JOHN MASTERS

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION GUIDE

166

LORNA TITLEY & AYUK NTUIABANE

MARTIN FREILINGER, NICOLE DARINGER & RENATO AZARA

MASSIMO LUISE & LUCIA SORBILLO

NICHOLAS STAEL VAN HOLSTEIN

MARIANNE RICHARDS & DAVID PRICE

NORMA TREASE & REMCO ZEEVAARDER

OLIVER TUCKET & REBECCA SCARROTT

PETER FIORINI LOWELL & BEGUM DOGULU

PHIL & KIM NICHOLAS

STEVE LAST & LUUK VAN ZANTEN

ROCCO FINOCCHIARO & ANDREA BARBAGELATA

SUSSIE KIDD & CPT. PHILIP WALSH

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

THE MARINE GALLERY FEATURING THE BEST IN YACHT BUILDING & DESIGN

ABS X A1 YACHTING SERVICE, XAMS, MCA,

CLASSIFICATION:

concealed throughout the yacht.

DELIVERY: BUILDER:

with doorframes. Inspired by Jaguar sports car seats, the master beds leather headboard was rib stitched, glazed and polished to gain a deep lustre. With heated floors and mirrors, the master bathroom is

layout. At 87 m2 and extending to nearly 50 per cent of the overall

length, the sun deck is equipped for every activity.

dining saloon opens out onto the large terrace, ideal for entertaining.

three guest cabins, the customised lower deck layout has enough space for a comfortable crew accomodation.

the design. From the Linley Aston Martin chairs to the automobile

grille bookcase insets, every classic feature exudes craftsmanship.

Practically every surface was assigned a subtle pattern. In the main

saloon, the diamond leather ceiling (inspired by Bentley sports car

Heesen believes that both quality and quantity of space directly affect the performance and wellbeing of the crew. Apart from

concept required a considerable degree of detail in every aspect of

Martin green double cabin.

cabin, Pininfarina’s Ferrari red double cabin and Zagato’s Aston

set up for casual dining or cocktails and canapés. Inside the bespoke

With interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell, Aurelia’s ‘GT’ car

Guest cabin design pays homage to three of the greatest names in automotive styling: Bertone’s orange Lamborghini twin

within the superstructure. Then on the main deck, twin tables can be

which is protected from cross breezes thanks to tinted glass panels set

Web: www.heesenyachts.nl

Email: sales@heesenyachts.nl

Tel: +31 (0) 412 665544

HEESEN YACHTS

INTERIOR DESIGN:

dramatic ‘tyre tread’ patterned carpet has been precisely laid to align

Aurelia, Heesens tenth 37 m produced yet another new sun deck

a combination of natural stone and white Statuario marble.

BANNENBERG & ROWELL DESIGN 2011

EXTERIOR DESIGN:

exceptionally impressive suite. Used throughout the guest cabins, a

Design and applied to the yacht and even the 14 ft Castoldi tender.

Aurelia has three areas for dining, one being the sun deck

HEESEN YACHTS OMEGA ARCHITECTS

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE:

Forward on the main deck, the full-beam master is an

Gulf Oil Racing colours were adapted by Dobroserdov

LARGE YACHT CODE LY2, SHORT RANGE

1900 NM @ 12 KNOTS

RANGE:

honed for efficiency and meticulous attention to weight reduction.

30 KNOTS (LIGHT LOAD)

SPEED:

colour scheme. Aurelia powers along at 30 knots thanks to a hull

feature. Sophisticated entertainment and control systems have been

to be highly distinctive and for more reasons than just her racy

dining table sits under an inset ceiling with a deco centre-light

6 CREW IN 3 CABINS 2 × MTU 16V 4000 M90

The magnificent hand crafted two metre American walnut

ENGINES:

conservatory with 180 degree views.

8 GUESTS IN 4 CABINS

ACCOMMODATION:

to create without compromise. From the outset, Aurelia was destined

Aurelia gave the owners and the designers the opportunity

ALUMINIUM

HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE:

than 55 m2, Aurelia’s main saloon includes a dining area and a

Lancia Aurelia GT.

no distortion over many metres of panelling. Extending to more

Indeed Aurelia was named after the very first Gran Turismo – the

7.50 M 2.20 M

precisely in corners, horizontally lined fabrics had to stretch with

something distinctly different – a homage to sports car heritage.

DRAFT:

posed installation challenges. Patterns need to start and end

Her extrovert appearance was inspired by the Owner’s vision for

37.30 M

LENGTH OVERALL: BEAM:

seats), the walnut herringbone floors and the bulkhead panelling, all

Aurelia, launched in the summer of 2011 is a Heesen 37 m sportster.

AURELIA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AURELIA

PHOTO: EMILIO BIANCHI

the Monaco show where Rainbow will be on display close to the Holland Jachtbouw stand.

to accommodate one within the lines plan this time

around. Holland Jachtbouw’s solution, developed in

partnership with WhisperPower, has been to create an

Athos. The general public will be able to admire her at

skippered two other members of the Holland

full air conditioning.

Jachtbouw fleet, namely Windrose of Amsterdam and

led by Captain Nick Haley who has previously

accommodation and premium equipment, including

The original Rainbow did not have an engine

guests, Rainbow will have a permanent crew of seven

owner has spared no expense when it comes to luxury

room so there was obviously not a great deal of space

In addition to offering accommodation to up to eight

functioning interior under JCA rules, and Rainbow’s

details. The owner’s stateroom is aft and there are two

the J-class Association maximum performance rules. en-suite twin guest cabins, each with a Pullman berth.

raised and fielded mahogany panelling with art deco

incorporated into an all-aluminium yacht that meets

All the new generation of Js need to have a fully

In terms of styling, Rainbow’s interior features

vessel was scrapped in 1940. This design has now been

losing more than 1.5 knots of speed.

speed electric unit. The main engine generator can also

Rainbow is a different proposition altogether.

by William Starling Burgess in the early 1930s and the

generator, while the remaining generator is a variable

deck of sailing gear and a powerful aluminium rig. This

batteries can also be charged while sailing without

(170 tonnes). The main engine replaces the second

rig. The original Rainbow was an empty boat with a

design on the interior. The original Rainbow was drawn

engine room than the comparatively lighter Rainbow

boat hull, all topped off by a grand prix racing deck and

This solution is smaller in size and saves on fuel. The

configuration found on other Js, which have a larger

hybrid propulsion and power system inside a racing

Partners and their office partnered with deVosdeVries

the conventional main engine and two generator

features a high-end superyacht interior and a unique

act as an electric motor that can also run the propeller.

especially for this project. This hybrid solution replaces

winner in 1934, this spectacular 40 m J Class sloop

The project’s naval architects were Dykstra &

ingenious hybrid propulsion and power system

Based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup

RAINBOW – JH-2

BUILDER:

DELIVERY:

INTERIOR DESIGN:

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE:

CLASSIFICATION:

ENGINE:

ACCOMMODATION:

HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE:

DRAFT:

BEAM:

LENGTH OVERALL:

100 A1,

Web: www.hollandjachtbouw.nl

Email: hjb@hollandjachtbouw.nl

Tel: +31(0)75 614 9133

HOLLAND JACHTBOUW

2012

DEVOSDEVRIES DESIGN

DYKSTRA & PARTNERS

RECENT – DYKSTRA & PARTNERS

1930s – WILLIAM STARLING BURGESS

RESTRICTED TO 60 MILES OFFSHORE

SSC, YACHT, MONO G3 UMS

LLOYD’S REGISTER AND MCA LY2

SCANIA DI1262 M 294 KW 1800 RPM

CABINS FOR 7 CREW

8 GUESTS IN 3 CABINS

ALUMINIUM

4.80 M

6.37 M

39.95 M

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RAINBOW – JH-2

enormous windows per cabin. Automatic blinds can cover each for privacy while the yacht is in port. The master suite aboard Helix also benefits from the almost fullheight windows as it does by the 2.7 m high headroom,

Rendezvous and the Singapore Boat Show by this award-

winning vessel. At the 2012 World Superyacht Awards she

was winner in the category Displacement Motor Yacht

Below 500 GT.

ACCOMMODATION:

STUDIO DE VOOGT DE VOOGT NAVAL ARCHITECTS /

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE: EXTERIOR DESIGN: INTERIOR DESIGN:

when on an extended passage, where a bed folds down from the wall to make it into an extra guest cabin for a nanny, it can also convert to be a lounge or office.

accommodation for 10 guests on the main deck and a

convertible office for two on the bridge deck, this

that

allows

volume

room just aft of the wheelhouse, great for the captain

layout, finish and technology.

excellent

stateroom, all below decks. There is also a convertible

exceptionally sophisticated superyacht in terms of her

With

crewmembers in four cabins plus two in the captain’s

Architects and Sinot Yacht Design, Helix is an

distinguished atmosphere. Designed by De Voogt Naval

Web: www.feadship.com

E-mail: info@feadship.nl

Telephone: +31 (0)23 5247000

height windows that can open up to the outside world.

carefully selected materials that provide a warm and eight

those warm tropical evenings thanks to the three full-

mahogany wooden frames and a high contrast between for

saloon/dining area could become a favoured spot during

This features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in

accommodations

main dining area on inclement days. The bridge-deck

introduced in 2007, to have the Nautical interior theme.

are

and indoors lies another dining option intended to be the

There

FEADSHIP – ROYAL VAN LENT

BUILDER:

which enjoys the shade from the overhang of the sundeck

Helix was launched during August 2011. She is the

Chinese New Year in 2013.

first of five yachts built so far in the F45 Vantage series,

SINOT DESIGN ASSOCIATES

MAX: 14.5 KNOTS DE VOOGT NAVAL ARCHITECTS

SPEED:

2 X MTU 12V 2000M70 – 788 KW / 1055 BHP

ENGINES:

2011

commencing on this vessel to ensure delivery before the

10 GUESTS IN 10 STATEROOMS

HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE:

DELIVERY:

suite enjoyable by day or night.

would also include a helicopter deck. Construction is now

STEEL & ALUMINIUM

DRAFT:

10 CREW IN 5 CABINS

9.2 M 2.7 M

BEAM:

44.65 M

LENGTH OVERALL:

The primary dining area is on the bridge deck

The stateroom skylight is also an innovative way to bring in much more natural light and make the master

Chinese client commissioned a similar-sized vessel that

exceptional in a modern yacht.

guests to indulge in excellent exterior views due to two

of the Far East that included Hong Kong, the Hainan

Also during the vessel’s tour of Asia another

Helix as with her four previous sister ships allows

a feeling of space throughout the yacht.

sale of the 44.65 m Helix to their first client from the

People’s Republic of China. This purchase followed a tour

combined with spacious living areas inside and out gives

It was with great aplomb that Feadship announced the

HELIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HELIX

PHOTO: KAREL HAM

original construction. May her namesake have a longer and not quite so eventful life.

polished brass and varnished teak decks. There are four

en suite guest cabins as well as a full master cabin aft.

As the yacht is intended for ocean cruising gimballed

testament to the quality of the materials used in her

kept racing in the Solent and in the Baltic. But still a

been

simple,

has

Moon. A long way from the days when she won prizes

deck is at it was at the turn of the 20th century.

interior

protected historic dive site with her last name of Half

winches from Holmatro every other aspect of work on

The

now lies on the seabed as a steel skeleton and is a

While sail hoisting and sheeting is aided by hydraulic

predominantly white with polished mahogany trim,

on a reef after dragging her anchors in a hurricane. She

only, reaching across the Straits of Bonifacio.

the new schooners, on the aft deck, there is a full deck

also serves as a lee for the cockpit, deck dining area.

14 knots between Corsica and Sardinia under lower sail

structures and a lot of polished brass. Unlike many of The original Germania had an ignominious end

Mediterranean where she achieved her best speed of

scrubbed teak decks with varnished teak deck

house containing the navigational equipment which

busy three months sailing in the Western

very close to that of 1908. On deck the view is of

as the Herreschoff designed schooner Elena by the

yacht between 1908 and 1914. north West coast of Spain. Her first season was a very

Germania Nova was launched from the same shipyard

of her predecessor that had a very short life as a racing

design to the original and her deck layout conforms

continue as normal regardless of the weather.

clear that Germania Nova had all the sailing qualities

shipyard Factoria Naval Marin close to Vigo on the

main salon as well as in the crew areas so that life can

sea trials in the estuaries of Galicia in June 2011 it was

Germania Nova has an identical hull and rig

tables are installed on deck in the cockpit and in the

From the first time that sail was set on the first of the

GERMANIA NOVA STEEL HULL TEAK & PINE SUPERSTRUCTURE 10 GUESTS IN 5 CABINS

DRAFT: HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE: ACCOMMODATION:

14 KNOTS ACHIEVED UNDER SAIL 1308 M2 GERMANISCHER LLOYD 100 A5 SAILING YACHT MAX OERST 1908 WITH SDC HAMBURG 2009 MAX OERST 1908 WITH SDC HAMBURG 2009 OLIVER DESIGN WITH MATTHIAS OERST JUNE 2011 FACTORIA NAVAL MARIN

SPEED: SAIL AREA: CLASSIFICATION: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE: EXTERIOR DESIGN: INTERIOR DESIGN: DELIVERY: BUILDER:

Web: www.fnmarin.com

Email: info@fnmarin.com

Tel: +34 986880256

6 CYLINDER DEUTZ 360 HP

ENGINE:

13 CREW IN 4 CABINS

8.16 M 5.6 M

BEAM:

59.8 M

LENGTH OVERALL:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GERMANIA NOVA

PHOTO: JAINIE COWHAM PHOTOGRAPHY

THE MANILA REVIEW & YOU A PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDE BY CAPTAIN JOHN PERCIVAL MRIN MNI THE MANILA REVIEW 2010 OF STCW 1978 AS AMENDED IN 1995, CHANGES BY MCA TO OOW & MASTER (YACHT) CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE & RYA CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT OF OFFSHORE AND OCEAN CoC’S

S YOU WILL KNOW BY NOW THE STCW CONVENTION

required to undertake updating/refresher training relating to

1978, often referred to as STCW 95, was amended by

certain basic and advanced Safety Courses. For Deck and

the 2010 Manila Amendments. The Amendments

Engineering Officers, Chief Engineers and Captains there may be

contain new requirements for all seafarers relating to some of the

additional requirements that must be met.

basic and advanced safety courses which will need to be revalidated. In addition seafarers revalidating their Certificates of

UPDATING/REFRESHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Competency (CoC) will be required to submit additional evidence

The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Code bring in new

to ensure their Certificate is valid for service on certain types of

requirements for seafarers required to holding any of the

ships after 31 December 2016.

following basic and advanced safety training courses: • Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Table A-VI/1-1)

HOW WILL IT AFFECT SUPERYACHT CREW?

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/1-2)

All SuperYacht crew will be affected to some degree or other.

• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than

Those without a Certificate of Competence will at least be

176

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-1)

THE MANILA REVIEW 2010

• Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-2) • Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/3)

As of 1 January 2012, seafarers wishing to be issued with or requiring revalidation of any STCW 95 CoC including, the MCA

The Manila Review says that any SuperYacht crew required

issued OOW (Yacht) <3000 gt, Chief Mate (Yacht) <3000 gt,

to hold any of the above certificates of proficiency shall, every five

Master (Code Vessel) <200 gt, Master (Yacht) <500 gt and Master

years, provide evidence of having maintained the required

(Yacht) <3000 gt CoC’s need to comply with the new STCW

standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and

requirements to ensure their CoC remains valid on ships fitted

responsibilities specified in the various STCW tables.

with ECDIS after 31 December 2016.

Seafarers revalidating their Certificates of Competency

As most SuperYachts don’t have ECDIS, most Deck Officers

(CoC) after 1 January 2017 will be required to submit

will not be required to undertake any training course however, for

documentary evidence of having completed MCA approved

the issue and revalidation of UK CoC to be valid on vessels fitted

updating/refresher training.

with ECDIS after 31 December 2016, the seafarer must have

The MCA have decided that there is no requirement to provide

documentary

evidence

having

completed one of the following:

completed

• MCA approved Navigation Radar and ARPA Simulator

updating/refresher training if a seafarer applies for CoC

(NARAS)/ Navigation Aids and Equipment and Simulator

revalidation before 1 January 2017.

Training (NAEST) (Operational Level) course completed on or

Interestingly, from 1 January 2017, Port State Control Officers will probably require seafarers to provide documentary evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed above. The MCA have said that presenting the updating/refresher course completion certificate will meet this requirement.

after 1 January 2005; or • MCA approved NARAS/ NAEST (Management Level) course completed on or after 1 January 2005; or • MCA approved ECDIS course completed on or after 1 January 2005; or • ECDIS simulator training course in compliance with

At the time of writing, details of updating/refresher

IMO Model Course 1.27, accepted by the MCA and approved by an

training are not available but the MCA are expected to publish a

Administration whose CoC the MCA accept for the issue of a CEC.

Marine Information Notice before this winter season providing us all with the course syllabus, course length and any other requirements that must be met by crew so that they can participate in these updating/refresher training courses. The other changes, which will be less obvious to crew, are that there will be some additional items included in the PSSR Course relating to the environment and shipboard security. The MCA will advise of these additions through an MGN, which, is expected to be issued during 2012. In the mean time the MCA have indicated that the security training that will be required will be at three levels; a. Familiarisation; which will be done on board b. Awareness; will be for crew on board vessels >500 gt; crew must do a ½ day course c. Close Protection; will be covered by the current Ship Security Officer Course The Manila Review stated that these changes would come into force on 1st November 2011 but, due to lack of time, this date has been extended to 1st January 2014. DECK CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY REVALIDATION –

Marine Lighting specialists Whether you need to upgrade to LED LIGHTING or simply replace existing lights, we are able to give reliable, unbiased advise with a back up of leading worldwide manufacturers • Exterior Deckhead light fittings, LED, Halogen, Incandescent • Interior Light fittings, LED, Halogen, longlife • Sourcing of ALL types of LIGHTBULBS • LED Drivers, Transformers, dimmers & ballasts • Ropelighting, LED and incandescent • Fluorescent & LED Striplights, Engine Room, Galley • Projectors, Navigation Lights & Underwater Lights for Yachts and Tenders • Fibre Optic & LED Nameboards • Lightswitches, plates, plugs etc., Following New EU Laws, solutions for replacing Frosted and high wattage Lamps.

ECDIS REQUIREMENTS The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Code bring in the

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL

requirement for Deck Officers working onboard ships fitted with

Make Life Easier – Just contact the Specialists

an Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) to

DELIVERY WORLDWIDE

undergo specific education and training.

Office: +33 (0) 493586584 Fax: +33 (0) 493589963 or call our mobile showroom on 0685802399 E-mail: Christine.keating@wanadoo.fr www.acdc-energy.com

THE MANILA REVIEW 2010

If an original course completion certificate as above is not

makes their visit on board. The yacht will certainly not be allowed

submitted with the revalidation application the Officers CoC will

to sail until sufficient current edition up to date paper charts, in

be endorsed;

the view of the PSC Inspector, are on board.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;From the 1 January 2017 this certificate is not valid for service on ships fitted with ECDIS.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Deck Officers may subsequently request the removal of

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY REVALIDATION, HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) REQUIREMENTS

this limitation by providing documentary evidence of MCA

The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Code bring in

approved ECDIS training.

the requirement for engineers to undergo education and training in High Voltage Systems (defined as >1000 volt systems), at

WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND

both the operational (Y4, Y3 plus EOOW [Merchant Navy])

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ECDIS)?

and management levels (Y2, Y1 plus 2nd and Chief Engineer

ECDIS is a computer based navigation information system that

[Merchant Navy]). This requirement comes into force on the 1

complies with International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

January 2017 but will affect the revalidation of Engineering

regulations and can be used as an alternative to paper nautical

Certificates of Competency (CoC) from 1 January 2012. There is

charts. IMO refers to similar systems not meeting the regulations

no requirement for additional training to be undertaken by all

as Electronic Chart Systems (ECS). There are many navigating

existing Engineer Officers, whether or not they intend to work on

officers and Captains working on SuperYachts who think they

ships having High Voltage systems. However, High Voltage training

have ECDIS on board their SuperYacht but what they have in fact

requirements will be incorporated in the future training

is ECS. This misunderstanding leads them to believe that they do

programmes of Engineer Officers at both the operational and

not need to carry a full set of paper navigation charts for the area

management levels.

of operation of the Yacht. This situation will lead to the possibility

No additional action is required for Engineer Officers who

of detention and/or a fine when a Port State Control Inspector

do not work on and do not intend to work on ships with High

THE MANILA REVIEW 2010

Voltage systems. These Engineer Officers will receive the following CoC limitation: ‘From 1 January 2017 this certificate is not valid for service on ships fitted with High Voltage (over 1000 V) systems.’ Like ECDIS for Deck Officers, it is understood that there are very few SuperYachts that operate with systems utilising over 1000 V and so there should not be a necessity for Engineer Officers to have to take the High Voltage course. The definition of a High Voltage (over 1000 V) system is where voltage is generated and distributed at high voltage or transformed to and distributed at high voltage. It does not include systems where high voltage is utilised locally e.g. ignition systems, radio transmission, Radar and other navigational equipment. Engineer Officers who do not want this limitation placed on their CoC should read the following section applicable to their Certificate. Y4, Y3 & EOOW COC REG. III/1 (OPERATIONAL LEVEL) To avoid having the High Voltage limitation, Engineer Officers of the Watch will need to show compliance with the 2010 Manila Amendments. In addition to the current revalidation requirements, they will have to provide documentary evidence of: • completion of High Voltage (HV) course(*); or • completion of the following sea service in the engine room on vessels fitted with HV systems; – six months in the preceding five years; or – three months sea service during the last twelve months. Sea service evidence can be provided in the form of a company letter signed by an authorised official within the company or by SuperYacht Testimonials. Y2, Y1, SECOND & CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER COC REG. III/2 AND III/3 (MANAGEMENT LEVEL) To avoid having the High Voltage limitation, Senior Engineer Officers will need to show compliance with 2010 Manila Amendments. In addition to the current revalidation requirements, they will have to provide documentary evidence of completion of High Voltage (HV) course (*).

WORLDWIDE YACHT SERVICE FUEL & LUBE OIL NETWORK YACHT MAINTENANCE SYSTEM • Cleaning of fuel, sewage and fresh water tanks, bilges & engine rooms • GAS FREE cleaning • Fuel centrifugation • Antibacterical treatment

* HIGH VOLTAGE COURSES High Voltage Courses previously undertaken prior to 1 July 2013 do not need to be MCA approved but you must provide documentary evidence confirming the course covers certain topics which will be listed in the new M Notice that the MCA will be issuing.

VIAREGGIO

HUMAN ELEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (HELM) TRAINING With effect from 1st July 2013 all deck and engineering officers

Office: +39 0584 383984 Fax: +39 0584 384685 http://www.termopetroliversilia.com email:bunker@termopetroliversilia.com 55049 VIAREGGIO - ITALY Via Paolo Savi, 170

THE MANILA REVIEW 2010

will be required to have completed one of the two HELM Courses. One is at Operational Level the other at Management Level. The MGN identifying the syllabus for these courses have not yet been issued (June 2012) but it is expected that the course will be required for all holders of an STCW CoC with OOW/Y4 requiring the Operational Level Certificate whilst Chief Mate/Captain and all other Chief Engineer (Yachts) will be requiring the management level certificate. If a CoC is > 3 years old the holder will not be required to undertake and pass the course however, if they wish to upgrade their CoC, they will be required to take the appropriate level course. MCA CHANGES TO SUPERYACHT COC’S NAVIGATIONAL AND ENGINE ROOM WATCH RATING CERTIFICATES As part of the MCA’s Smoothing the Way initiative, which is designed to enable the movement of crews between different sectors of the Shipping Industry, the MCA have conceded that crew employed on SuperYachts will be eligible to apply for these certificates. Although the relevant M Notice has not yet been published, it is understood that these certificates may be issued either by the MCA or the employing company. The employing company will be required to make an application to the MCA to provide this service to crew ISSUING OF OFFICER OF THE WATCH & CHIEF MATE (YACHT) <3000 GT COC As with the Watch Rating Certificates, as part of the MCA’s Smoothing the Way initiative, the MCA have decided that with effect from 1st July 2013, any person who has passed their OOW (Yacht) Oral Examination wishing

180

to have their CoC issued will be required to submit an Efficient

REVALIDATION OF ALL MCA COC’S

Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate as is the case for OOW (Unlimited).

At present if you apply to revalidate your CoC prior to the

The MCA have also announced that with effect from the

revalidation date, the 5 year revalidation period starts the date

same date anyone wishing to apply for their upgrade to Chief

you apply. In the revised system this will be changed so that if you

Mate (Yacht) must hold a course completion and examination

submit your CoC for revalidation <6 months from the

pass certificate for a new MCA approved Astro Navigation course

revalidation date the certificate revalidation will run from the

and examination.

original expiry date (like UK Passport Office passport renewal).

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

THE MANILA REVIEW 2010

UNLIMITED CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE The MCA have confirmed that yacht and sea service completed on SuperYachts >24 metres or >80 gross tonnes will count towards the required service time for anyone wishing to move

UK Alliance partner

through the ‘experienced seafarer’ route to achieve a STCW 95 Unlimited CoC’s. If you check out MGN 92 using the ‘experienced seafarer route’ you will see what the required sea service requirements are and what courses will have to be undertaken. There are a number of Colleges that provide the course but Fleetwood Nautical College also deliver what is referred to as ‘bLearning’ which is a combination of distance learning and college attendance. SHIPS COOK

A Training Provider that undertakes Training Needs Analysis and Plans for Crew and who will formulate a package of courses and modules for the Student that meets their individual needs.

Oral Preparation for Deck and Engineer Orals a speciality, with a high pass rate on first attempt!

Crew who are ‘Ships’ Cooks’ are included in Annex 1 & 2 of ILO;

• OOW <3000gt Modules.

MLC 2006 states that if there is 10 crew or more and the vessel

• Master <500gt 5 day Modules.

goes to sea then there must be a ‘cook’ who has been ‘trained’. It also states that all Galley staff must have taken and passed a food hygiene course. The MCA have stated that they will consider accepting alternative qualifications for this crew member. In ‘specialist ships’ the Owner can state that ‘Cooks and Steward/ess have all the necessary competencies’ and this will be accepted by MCA

• Y4 & Y3/2 Chief Engineer Modules • Master <200gt, <500gt, <3000gt, OOW and Engineering Oral Preparation Courses. • MCA Modules for Basic Safety, OOW, Masters and Chief Engineers accessible through JPMA. • MCA 30 hour Approved Engine Certiﬁcate.

and, it is believed, other Red Ensign Group Flag States. These

• MCA EDH Course

changes will come into force soon after the UK Shipping Minister

• Ship Security Ofﬁcers Courses.

signs MLC 2006 on behalf of the UK Government.

• MCA Yacht Rating Certificate. • RYA Shorebased Courses including Ocean.

ALCOHOL LIMITS UNDER MLC 2006 Alcohol limits; under Manila Review the Blood Alcohol Level of

• Oral Prep and RYA Shorebased offered in Golfe Juan, France.

crew on duty must be <0.05% or 0.25 mg/litre of alcohol in the

• All RYA 1 Day courses.

breath. This is less than the UK driving limits that currently limit

• Mini ISM and Technical Superintendent Service.

a person to less than about 2 pints of beer.

• Ships stores service specialising in charts, hydrographic publications, technical books, deck and engine room log books, life-saving equipment,fire-fighting equipment, flags.

So, in summary, what do you need to do? Simply keep an eye out for the MCA M Notices, as these will be issued as soon as they have been written. The M Notices will provide you with full details of what you will need to do. As an alternative, check with your chosen Training Provider as they should be able to provide you with guidance.

>||

Contact: captain@hss.ac.uk

JPMA need more instructors! Essential requirement for Engineers is at least an STCW95 OOW(E) or Y4 (Yachts) CoC and for Deck is at least STCW95 OOW (Unlimited) or Master <200gt (code vessels) or OOW <3000gt (Yachts) CoC. Please email your CV to apply.

John first took command in 1973 and after a period of employment in Local Government as a Personnel and Emergency Planning Associates in 1996. During his employment as an Emergency Planning Officer John delivered a number of lectures at the UK Centre for Emergency Planning in Easingwold, Yorkshire.

Marine House, 86a Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 3BD United Kingdom.

S up S e ee at ry u a s Ya the ch o ch M t U n t t on K he S ho ac sta w o nd

Officer started Hoylake Sailing School Ltd/John Percival Marine

Tel: +44 (0) 151-632 4000 Tel: +33 (0) 970 449 543 Skype: johnpercivalmarineassociates E-mail: purser@hss.ac.uk Web: www.sailorsworld.co.uk

CANNES YACHT & BOAT SHOW SEPTEMBER 11TH – 16TH 2012 WWW.SALONNAUTIQUECANNES.COM

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW MARCH 5TH – 9TH 2013 WWW.BOATSHOWDUBAI.COM

THE MONACO YACHT SHOW SEPTEMBER 19TH – 22ND 2012 WWW.MONACOYACHTSHOW.COM

ST BARTHS BUCKET MARCH 28TH – 31ST 2013 WWW.BUCKETREGATTAS.COM

SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX SEPTEMBER 21ST – 23RD 2012 WWW.FORMULA1.COM

ANTIBES YACHT SHOW APRIL 18TH – 21ST 2013 WWW.ANTIBESYACHTSHOW.COM

LES VOILES DE SAINT TROPEZ SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 7TH 2012 WWW.SNST.ORG

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA APRIL 18TH – 23RD 2013 WWW.ANTIGUACLASSICS.COM

THE PINMAR GOLF TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 10TH – 13TH 2012 WWW.PINMAR.COM

ASIA SUPERYACHT CONFERENCE – SINGAPORE APRIL 17TH – 18TH 2013 WWW.ASIASUPERYACHTCONFERENCE.COM

FORT LAUDERDALE INT. BOATSHOW OCTOBER 25TH – 29TH 2012 WWW.SHOWMANAGEMENT.COM

SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW APRIL 19TH – 21ST 2013 WWW.SINGAPOREYACHTSHOW.COM

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX NOVEMBER 2ND – 4TH 2012 WWW.FORMULA1.COM

MYBA CHARTER YACHT SHOW – GENOA APRIL 29TH – MAY 3RD 2013 WWW.MYBASHOW.COM

GLOBAL SUPERYACHT FORUM – AMSTERDAM RAI NOVEMBER 12TH – 14TH 2012 WWW.SUPERYACHTEVENTS.COM

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL MAY 15TH – 26TH 2013 WWW.FESTIVAL-CANNES.FR

METS & THE SUPERYACHT PAVILION – AMSTERDAM RAI NOVEMBER 13TH – 15TH 2012 WWW.METSTRADE.COM

MONACO GRAND PRIX MAY 23RD – 26TH 2013 WWW.FORMULA1.COM

ANTIGUA CHARTER YACHT SHOW DECEMBER 2ND – 8TH 2012 WWW.ANTIGUAYACHTSHOW.COM

LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA JUNE 4TH – 8TH 2013 WWW.LOROPIANASUPERYACHTREGATTA.COM

ASIA SUPERYACHT RENDEZVOUS DECEMBER 16TH – 18TH 2012 WWW.ASIA-SUPERYACHT-RENDEZVOUS.COM

YACHTS ASIA – BALI JUNE 8TH – 9TH 2013 WWW.YACHTSEXPOASIA.COM

LONDON BOAT SHOW JANUARY 11TH – 20TH 2013 WWW.LONDONBOATSHOW.COM

FUTURE OF SUPERYACHTS CONFERENCE JUNE 18TH – 19TH 2013 WWW.QUAYNOTE.COM

BOOT DUSSELDORF JANUARY 19TH – 27TH 2013 WWW.BOOT.DE

THE SUPERYACHT CUP – PALMA JUNE 19TH – 22ND 2013 WWW.THESUPERYACHTCUP.COM

1ST ANTIGUA CHARITY GOLF DAY – ABSAR JANUARY 20TH 2013 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ANTIGUACHARITYGOLFDAY

LOUIS VUITTON CUP – SAN FRANCISCO JULY 4TH – SEPTEMBER 1ST 2013 WWW.AMERICASCUP.COM

THE SUPERYACHT CHALLENGE – ANTIGUA JANUARY 25TH – 27TH 2013 WWW.THESUPERYACHTCHALLENGE.COM

AMERICA'S CUP FINALS – SAN FRANCISCO SEPTEMBER 7TH – 22ND 2013 WWW.AMERICASCUP.COM

MIAMI INT. BOAT SHOW FEBRUARY 14TH – 18TH 2013 WWW.MIAMIBOATSHOW.COM

ALWAYS CHECK DATES ONLINE BEFORE COMMITMENT

18-21 april 2013

•

port vauban, antibes

antibes yachtshow a new horizon...

antibesyachtshow 9 avenue saint roch

06600

antibes

e: info@antibesyachtshow.com

brokerage

france

t: +33(0)4 92 90 59 15

www.antibesyachtshow.com

•

charter

photo: Thierry Ameller / Superyachtimages.com

•

refit

•

design: kingdesign1@mac.com

services

WEATHER MATTERS

CRUISING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BY ADAM BAKKE

ACHTING IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTHEAST

New Zealand offers a geography that is diverse and stunning.

Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand offers a wide range

Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel and the Bay of Islands

of settings and scenery. Going from the historical

offers miles of coastline with stunning offshore islands and

ports of Tasmania to the picturesque peaks of the

amazing beaches. The South Island offers the protected

Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand to the amazing harbour in

waterways and spectacular scenery of Marlborough and Milford

Sydney to the inland waterways of the Hawkesbury River

Sounds as well as the natural beauty of the Abel Tasman. After

provides a varied and diverse itinerary that all will enjoy. In

spending time in southeast Australia or New Zealand, many enjoy

this region, there are many places a yacht itinerary should include

cruising to Hobart in Tasmania to enjoy the views and scenery on

to provide a rare and unique experience for your guests. In

the east coast.

southeast Australia one should not miss experiencing the exciting

Yachting between southeast Australia, Tasmania and New

port of Sydney from the water or cruising the Pittwater or

Zealand can be a challenge at any time of year with light weather

Hawkesbury waterways in the New South Wales, near Sydney.

and low seas an infrequent occurrence. One must time departure

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

185

CRUISING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

RIGHT: MAP OF SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND / TASMANIA VICINITY

carefully between low pressure systems and avoid the strong storms that frequent this location during Spring through Fall. While the lightest weather conditions occur over the summer months, December through February, there are breaks in the weather during mid-winter that can also allow for transiting. If you are interested in the calmer sub-tropical region of the Coral Sea and southwest Pacific Islands please see the article that appeared in Yachting Matters edition 20. This article will focus further south across the Tasman Sea. This area is bounded by New Zealand to the east and to the west from Tasmania northward to just north of Sydney. This large area includes Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, New Zealand, Bass Strait, Cook Strait and the Tasman Sea. Year-round general weather patterns for this area typically include the following:

the few systems that have formed outside the active season, it is

• January through March: Characterised by a sub-tropical high

highly unlikely any would reach hurricane strength. Tropical

pressure system around 1015 millibars from eastern Australia to

systems form well to the north across the Coral Sea and only re-

just northeast of New Zealand. The gale/storm track is well

curving systems will be a potential hazard for yachts across

south of 50S with a secondary weaker low/gale track from east

southeast Australia eastward to New Zealand. Any re-curving

Australia over to northern New Zealand.

systems are likely to transition to extra-tropical before impacting

• April and May: Characterised by high pressure building in

New Zealand vicinity.

strength to near 1018 millibars and relocating more over southeast Australia. Primary gale track remains south of 50S but

LATE FALL INTO EARLY SPRING

by late May a second primary gale track develops just south of

This period runs from roughly April through October. Winds tend

Australia then turns east-northeast across northern New

to be west to southwest and average 18-25 kts through the period

Zealand.

with frequent passages of gales. Wind directions will often veer

• June through August: Winter with a gale/storm track remaining

from northwest to west to southwest with the passage of gales

similar to May just a touch farther north and an increase in the

and fronts. Winds are least likely to be northeast to southeast but

frequency of gales/storms into a peak frequency through mid-

winds of this direction only occur a small percentage of the time

August.

with similar average speeds. Winds can easily exceed gale force at

• September and October: Average high pressure 1018 millibars

times and in the largest of systems they can persist for three to

relocates eastward between New Zealand and New Caledonia,

sometimes five days before easing. During these months very

and is more transient in nature tending to migrate generally from

close attention to weather patterns needs to be observed as low

west to east with fronts in between the highs. Primary gale track

pressure systems can quickly develop offshore southeast Australia

is between 40S and 50S with the majority of gales going south of

and move eastward across the Tasman Sea.

50S. Secondary track is from south of Tasmania northeastward to near northern New Zealand.

Combined sea heights will frequently exceed 3.5 m especially behind the passage of any gales with associated

• November and December: The high pressure remains on average

southwest seas building quickly northward across the Tasman

between New Zealand and New Caledonia and weakens to its

Sea. Across the central Tasman Sea heights of 3.5 m occur more

weakest mean pressure of 1015 millibars. The gale/storm track

than 30% of the time from late Spring through early Fall. Across

continues to drop south of 50S with weaker secondary track from

even immediate coastal areas of southeast Australia seas will be

eastern Australia to New Zealand, weakening into December.

in excess of 3.5 m near 10% of the time. The average seas across the Tasman Sea tends to be southwest and about 2-3 m with the

186

TROPICS

lower seas expected across southeast Australia in the lee of

The active tropic season runs from roughly November through

Tasmania and the northeast side of North Island.

April with a peak in activity from February into early March. Very

Routing during this period is rather difficult and must

few tropical cyclones have occurred during the other months. Of

be timed behind the passage of low pressure systems with

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

CRUISING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

for 4 m seas lower dramatically through the summer months with most of the offshore waters in the Tasman

LEFT: SUMMER PATTERN SYNOPTIC MAP

Sea only experiencing greater than 4 m seas 10% of the time. A small area across the far southern Tasman Sea between Tasmania and West Cape seas greater than 4 m seas 20% of the time. Routing during these months is easier and for eastbound transits direct routing to New Zealand is valid most of the time. The main concern is watching out for the infrequent increases associated with the gale track just off to the south. For westbound routes, this period offers much better transiting. Most routes would depart farther north across northern New Zealand to southeast Australia to take advantage of being closer to the high pressure axis with increased chance of following conditions and lower seas. Routing from southern New enough time to allow the seas to lower. Eastbound transits are

Zealand can be warranted at times but needs to be much more

easier and once the winds ease typically you need to wait at

closely monitored with the weather for any possible strong head

least another whole day to allow the seas to subside. There are

conditions. Tropics, while not generally a direct threat across this

sometimes periods light enough to squeeze vessels across to

region, still need to be monitored. Re-curving tropical systems

New Zealand in between systems with mostly direct routing

transitioning to extra-tropical cyclones can still be a concern

keeping the swells aft of the beam or following. For westbound

across the Tasman Sea.

transits it is much more difficult and usually routing significantly north is required to keep the vessel out of strong head conditions. Even with this northern routing, delays are often lengthy to wait for a proper crossing time. Patience is most notably the key requirement for transiting the Tasman Sea during the winter months. LATE SPRING THROUGH EARLY FALL This period runs from roughly November through March. Wind directions tend to be more north-northwest to east-northeast with average speeds a bit lower near 12-18 kts across the northern half of the Tasman Sea. Wind speeds tend to be a few knots higher across the far southern Tasman Sea with winds remaining more northwest to southwest in direction. Winds can still peak near gale force at times but it becomes much less frequent to have these winds and they do not persist for a significant amount of time. There are several extended periods with high pressure across the northern half of the Tasman Sea where calm or light winds can be expected. Combined seas are lower on average still tending

BARCELONA YACHT CONCIERGE SERVICES

southwest but averaging closer to 1-2 m across the northern

ARMITAGE â&#x20AC;˘ CHACON

Tasman Sea and 1.5-2.5 m across the southern Tasman Sea. The

YACHT SERVICES & CONCIERGE

northern Tasman Sea can have times where the east-northeast to

C/Escar 6-8 of 16 Port Vell 08039 Barcelona Tel: +34 93 221 23 06 Mobile: +34 649 545 852 Email: nuria@armitagechacon.com

east-southeast seas, of only 1-1.5 m dominates. These seas are created from the trade winds located just north of the region and these are most likely to occur during periods of calmer weather when the low/gale track to the south is less active. The chances

www.armitagechacon.com

CRUISING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

RIGHT: SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT (M) IN JULY ACROSS THE TASMAN SEA

BASS STRAIT

transiting near Bass Strait to ensure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get caught off-

Bass Strait is a special area of concern due to its

guard by these sometimes tricky to forecast funnelling events.

geographical location. The Strait lies between Victoria to the north and Tasmania to the south. There are several islands within

SUMMARY

the Strait with King Island and Flinders Island among the largest.

In short, planning in advance will help you enjoy cruising or sailing

The Strait remains open and exposed to large west to

southeast Australia to New Zealand. With the eastbound transits

southwest swells that frequent the Great Australian Bight,

being much easier, not as much delay-time needs to be built into

located just west of Bass Strait. Winds tend to funnel through

your schedule but for westbound transits you should plan plenty

Bass Strait and become enhanced. The Strait also has a strong

of extra-time to get to your destination so you can await the

predominant easterly current which can cause seas to be quite

proper weather window to make your transit. With proper

choppy and steep whenever a westerly sea is present. Since

planning and patience, a good window to continue onward to

winds generally flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of

your destination can be achieved. After all, the best trips are those

lower pressure some of the more severe winds within Bass Strait

which are safe and fun for everyone.

are found when strong gales/storms pass southeast of Tasmania with strong ridging building into the Great Australian Bight

Contact Adam: yachts@fleetweather.com,

behind the gales or storms. This creates very strong west winds

www.yachtweather.com

through Bass Strait which often exceed gale force and can easily exceed 50 kts at times. Although winds/seas are usually highest in the above mentioned scenario, an equally dangerous setup is when high pressure is located east-southeast or south of Tasmania with low pressure and frontal boundaries west of Bass Strait. This creates funnelling northeast to east winds through particularly eastern Bass Strait and Cape Howe vicinity. These winds create very steep seas as they go against the strong prevailing east flowing currents in Bass Strait. Particular close attention should be given to

188

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Adam is a Senior Marine Meteorologist, Route Analyst & Yacht Operations Manager at FleetWeather Ocean Services.

>||

SECURITY FOR SMALL BOATS

– YOU SHOULD BE ALARMED! BY DEAN LA VEY

ECURITY IN THE YACHTING MARKET HAS IN RECENT

imager from the masthead, however it’s not a problem if people

years been aimed at the Superyacht, with little if any real

who watch you do it think that’s the reason you’re there. Thefts

developments for the protection of smaller boats. The

from smaller yachts can yield high rewards for thieves. Boat

main reason for this has been economical with larger projects

builders and designers have of late created small boats that try to

being more profitable and funds being available for new

mirror their much larger cousins. Flat Screen TVs, Thermal

developments and system modifications. This is however rapidly

Imagers, High Spec Radars, Communications Equipment, IT

changing as smaller boat manufacturers produce more exiting

Equipment and Boat Electronics are but a few of the pickings

and luxurious designs and impressive performance.

available as well as other valuables left on the boat. In addition to all of the above, there is the boat itself.

EASY TARGETS Look around any marina at a boat of 10 to 30 metres and you’ll

INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS

see a wash of antiquated land based alarm systems and CCTV

Many small boats have no intruder alarm systems whatsoever.

cameras; with most not working and many relying on the

Those that do tend to use house alarms with visible Passive

marina’s security. There is also the fact that unlike Superyachts,

Infrared sensors or (PIRs). This is mainly a ‘mind set’ decision. Think

most smaller boats are left in marinas unmanned when not being

alarm system, and you think of an alarm company. Speak to an

used giving time and opportunity to would be thieves and

alarm company and they’ll sell you ‘an’ alarm system! There is

intruders. You can with confidence board a vessel and no-one will

however dedicated marine intruder alarms available that deal

challenge you, especially if you look like you’re working

with the specific problems associated with intruder alarms on

legitimately on the boat. A good set of tools on show and overalls

boats. Firstly, the sensors have to be covert. It is of no use having

or a yachting t-shirt will give a thief instant credibility. You might

visible sensors that can be interfered with. The Seafender System

think that it takes a lot of bottle to remove a $60,000 thermal

from Dolphin Marine utilises microwave sensor technology and

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

189

ONBOARD SECURITY

other covert facilities to form a unique and effective motion sensor system to detect intruders; and it’s extremely difficult to tamper with. It also allows for alarms to be sent to a remote location by various mediums. The reason this system is effective is that it is designed for boats. Of course the alarm has to do ‘something’. At the very least it requires an extremely loud alarm. A 128 decibel alarm will deter most people and will positively deafen you without ear defenders. A strobe light should also be incorporated as these are very effective and disorientating at night. New spoken alarms that give audible warning messages can also be added; and GSM based auto-diallers and local paging can also give remote alerts so

hard disc recorders that will record up to three months of video

that the appropriate action (such as calling the police) can be

at any one time. You can also dial into these systems remotely

taken. If the alarm doesn’t have any of the above, you may as well

allowing full access to camera images and the recordings

not have anything.

themselves, and this doesn’t take long to do. If there is no-one supposed to be on your boat and you see men in overalls

ENTRY DOORS

removing your flat screen TV, you’d want immediate action taken.

The entry doors on boats do not readily afford the installation of

Also having adequate camera coverage outside should not negate

standard door alarm contacts, so many don’t have these either.

the requirement inside for some covert camera in strategic areas

‘What about locks?’ you might say. Here again the locks on entry

inside. If economics are an issue, there are covert camera systems

doors are basic. Electronic Lock Pickers (supposedly restricted to

available that will automatically take snap shot images of

registered locksmiths) are available on the internet for around

intruders and store them on an SD card. You do need to retrieve

$400. You stick the pick in the lock, switch it on and the device

the card to view the images. Whatever CCTV system is installed,

does the job for you in about 8 seconds! The same device will

it has to be installed in such a way so as to capture clear images

start the ignition for you. If the lock is all you’ve got then you’re

of those who would intrude on the boat. It may be the only piece

in trouble. Far more secure is to have an electronic secondary

of retrospective evidence the police have to go on.

locking mechanism that requires either a code or a swipe card to open. This makes easy entry extremely difficult. In addition,

CODED IGNITION

aluminium door contact switches are available to protect entry

The engine start keys to most boats are notoriously easy to get

doors. In some cases some fabrication may be required to

hold of with little in the way of technology integrated into their

accommodate them, however, they are designed for the marine

design. Just as it is important to consider electronic locking on entry

environment and they’ll last a long time. A newer development

doors, the same should be considered on the engine start facility. If

has been the introduction of infrared micro-beams to protect

it needs more than the key to start the engine, then the longer it

entries to the boat. At around 10 mm in diameter, these units

takes would be thieves to steal the boat. Electronic protection does

work a little bit like the sensors on elevators that stop the door

not allow ‘hot wiring’ as the command to start does not come from

from closing when you pass through the infrared beam. In the

the key unit itself, but from another hidden set of circuitry. There is

case of the boat system, the sensors sound an alarm if you pass

key technology available whereby the key itself is coded and cannot

through them. The false alarm rate is minimal due to the close

be copied. They’re expensive, but almost impossible to beat.

installation of the sensors to the doors. GPS TRACKING

190

CCTV

It’s fair to say that most boats have some sort of GPS tracking

CCTV systems for smaller boats are no different in format to

system, whether that be a system from a major monitoring

those of larger yachts. You just don’t need as many cameras. You

service, or a $35 unit you picked up from Ebay. The general facility

do however need a long record time and there are many digital

allows you to look at the position of your boat on the internet

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

ONBOARD SECURITY

either from a subscribed service or one that uses Google Earth.

You also need space to place security equipment. It’s difficult

Subscribed services allow for what is known as ‘geo fencing’ which

enough on a Superyacht! Equipment placed in closed spaces

is a way of alerting the monitoring service if your boat leaves a

generates a great deal of heat which can in turn damage the

certain area – a marina for example. The service will either call

equipment itself. Heat dissipation is a prime consideration.

you or a response contact to ascertain if the movement is legitimate of not. Normally the owner will have an electronic tag

CONCLUSION

provided by the monitoring service which speaks to the GPS unit

Protecting a small boat from theft or intrusion is a concern for all

and deactivates the geo-fencing automatically when you come

owners. It may not be 70 m; however it is a thing of great value.

on-board.

All one can do is set up a series of deterrents that compliments each other and in turn form a security system for the boat.

MARINAS AND MOORINGS

Determined professional boat thieves will however use technology

Where you park your boat may well have a lot of bearing on the

to fight security systems on boats. GSM and GPS jammers are

risk of theft or intrusion. There is of course a cost associated with

readily available for unrestricted sale rendering tracking and

this, and like the equipment you install on your boat itself – you

remote call systems useless. If someone is determined to steal

get what you pay for! Serious thought should be given to the

your boat – they probably will! It’s a bit like high value car theft. A

marina security and off marina moorings. If you have an opulent

few years ago a friend of the author parked his 25th Anniversary

boat with expensive equipment; then you need to moor up in the

Lamborghini Contach in a UK motorway services in the middle of

safest possible place.

the day and went in for a cup of tea. It had the latest Thatcham Immobiliser, Alarm System and GPS tracking and attracted much

RESTRICTIONS

attention in the car park. When he came out 15 minutes later, it

It doesn’t matter how sophisticated or basic your electronic

was gone – and it has never been seen since! All that protection

security equipment is; it still needs an adequate mains power

didn’t stop someone stealing it!

>||

supply to operate and battery back-ups for all systems if mains power is disconnected. It also needs GSM signal coverage for

Contact: dean@secureyacht.com

remote alerts and remote access to on-board systems to operate.

www.secureyacht.com

Your Worldwide Yacht Supplier Visit our NEW website:

A team of professionals is available to support any department on board. Spare yourself the trouble, we get you what you need! For cruising yachts • Worldwide supplies covering all departments on board • First ﬂight service from one of Europe’s logistical nerve centres

For new build projects • VAT-free supplies • Project support covering all departments • Full integration with your onboard management system

For yards • Outsourcing spare parts and service supplies • Unique spare parts catalogue for every single yacht

We are here to ensure that you never need to compromise on the pleasure of yachting.

Tel: +31 (0)183 63 91 93 • e-mail: info@superyachtspares.com • www.superyachtspares.com

Question: What is a guaranteed way to get news of your product or service directly into the hands of Owners, Captains and Crew around the globe? Answer: You’re reading it! Promoting your company with Yachting Matters or The Yacht Owner magazine allows you to utilize the most efﬁcient perfectly targeted distribution possible to professionally operated yachts - worldwide.

companies supplying parts & provisions to Superyachts, in build or cruising throughout the world. We also partner the world’s major luxury yacht shows from where we again distribute to a very select audience.

Experience has taught us that complimentary onboard delivery ensures our magazines arrive into the hands of Owners, Captains and Crew around the world. This guarantees that your message is viewed by a perfectly targeted audience (one other publications can only dream of), in a magazine that is truly a great read.

With only two editions per year, April & August, Yachting Matters and The Yacht Owner are almost guaranteed to have a long shelf life… and our rates are great!

We distribute by personally delivering our magazines onboard professionally run yachts, also through a select group of

For more information email: colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com Or telephone him on: +44 (0)1986 894333

P.O. Box 7, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2QD, UK www.colinsquirepublishing.com

You can now ﬁnd this magazine online at

www.yachtingmatters.com

THE YACHTING MATTERS GUIDE TO

SUPERYACHT REFIT & REPAIR FACILITIES

IN THIS EDITION: AMICO & CO ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA LUSBEN MARINA BARCELONA 92 S.A. MONACO MARINE – LA CIOTAT RYBOVICH PHOTOGRAPH: COLIN SQUIRE

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

193

SHIPYARD FACTFILE

AMICO & CO SRL

MICO & CO IS THE LEADING COMPANY IN EUROPE FOR MEGA YACHTS REFIT AND

AMICO & CO SRL Via dei Pescatori, 16128 Genova, Italy

repair and is considered to be among one of the top three companies in its field in the world. The shipyard enjoys the use of the most advanced facilities and technologies available and along with this has built its

Contact: Mr. Filippo Censi Buffarini Technical & Customer Care Manager Tel: +39 0102470067 Email: amico.yard@amicoshipyard.com Web: www.amicoshipyard.com

reputation by utilising the professionalism and high-quality services of Ligurian tradesmen. Since 1991 the continual growth of the Amico & Co shipyard has given testament to its leadership in the refit & repair industry and the servicing of luxury yachts. The yard itself has 30,000 m2 surface area a new 900 m2 mechanical workshop equipped with a bridge crane as well as 1600 m2 completely dedicated to our wood carpentry & interior departments.

SUITABLE FOR VESSELS OF: 18 m - 270 m IN HOUSE FACILITIES: 10 paint-refit sheds, 20 berth max 110 mt LOA, in-house departments: Engineering, shaft alignment, engine and generator servicing and reconditioning, ship’s technical systems. Paint work, from primer application to topcoat refinishing. Wood carpentry, teak decking and yacht interior refurbishment. Electrical workshop. Official services: MTU, CAT, Northern Lights, Idromar and Berg.

10 state-of-the-art refit and paint sheds situated within the complex were specifically designed for project up to 75 metres in length – equipped with force ventilation system to maintain necessary temperature/humidity/emission conditions for the atmosphere (the shipyard is ISO 14001 certified). Within summer 2013 the dry-dock shed will be increased up to 85 mt LOA. The yard technical Marina is designed to accommodate 20 mega yachts max 110 metres in length. Amico also boasts a new crew area dedicated only to crew members to providing further comfort during their stay at the shipyard. It is equipped with: SAT TV, internet wi-fi connection, small kitchen area, snack points, etc. Access is seven days a week and at all hours with a company provided crew badge. Over 150 clients are served each year from the facility, many of them returning with their vessels year after year. The yard can accommodate over 35 units/vessels at the same time for refit, maintenance and renovation projects. Amico & Co specialise in all types of repair and the refitting of superyachts from 20 mt to 150 mt length with

MAIN LOCAL CONTRACTORS: All trades Drydock: Max length of vessel 270 m Travel lift: 320 and 835 tons Cranes: Max weight of lift 835 tons Hard standing area: 30,000 m2 of docking and yard area Alongside berthing: Max 110 m Stern to berthing: Max 110 m Covered sheds: 10 x sheds up to 60 mt LOA, dry-dock shed 75 mt (soon 85 mt) Tenting available: Yes Dayworkers allowed: Restricted Project office available: Yes

194

structural, mechanical and system services. The company is particularly renowned in the market for its painting skills (its contractual painting standards and warranty conditions have been recently upgraded) along with the carpentry division, specialised in the restoration of classic yachts, are reference for quality in their field. In engineering Amico & Co is partner with companies such as MTU, Caterpillar, Northern Light, Berg and Idromar. In a field where the high proficiency and the capacity of human resources constitute a major element in the production structure, Amico & Co can rely on skilled workers and executives with long-standing experience in yachting. The team Amico has a Customer’s service unique in its excellence and very often it constitutes the main reason customers return to the shipyard and establish long lasting relationships. Amico & Co are members of Icomia

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

SHIPYARD FACTFILE

ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA

STILLEROS DE MALLORCA IS A REFIT AND REPAIR SHIPYARD FOR LUXURY sailing and motor yachts. It was first established in 1942 and pioneered the construction of a great variety of vessels. In the early 90s, Mallorca started to become the focal point for Superyachts that run both the Caribbean and Mediterranean seasons. Astilleros de Mallorca adapted to the requirements of this up and coming market and is considered today to be Mallorca’s Premier Shipyard. This recognition has been backed up by important awards such as the Boat International's ‘Best Superyacht Refit’. The yard's workforce is proud to conserve the rich heritage of the old artisan’s tradition while constantly keeping an eye on the future. Astilleros de Mallorca has recently invested heavily with the purchase of state of the art equipment, the latest in technology and new machinery. Also the redefined workshops have contributed to upgrade the facilities. The shipyard offers a full range of in-house services that include mechanical, electrical, stainless steel, carpentry, electronics and upholstery work. Despite having all their own departments and specialities, a yacht’s favourite supplier is welcome to join the project within the facilities. They will be supported by the experienced management team that will provide assessment in all the yacht’s requirements and needs. Astilleros has embraced the opportunities that the STP facilities have offered and expanded their business premises into this new working area; increasing their haul-out and working capacities. The professional Astilleros STP Team is based in offices 17 & 18 in the ‘RS Global Building’ and the unique, fully functioning mechanical and metal workshops are available for any specific job or complete refit. With more than 30 years of experience completing refits and repairs on approximately 120 yachts every year, the shipyard is honoured with a long list of loyal clients.

ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA Contramuelle Mollet, 11 E-07012 Palma de Mallorca Baleares, Spain Contact: Diego Colon / Stefan Enders Tel: +34 971 710645 Email: info@astillerosdemallorca.com Web: www.astillerosdemallorca.com SUITABLE FOR VESSELS OF:

25 m+

IN HOUSE FACILITIES: Hull & structural work in: steel, aluminium, wood and composite plastics. Engineering: pipe-work, tanks, electrical and wiring, machinery overhaul and repair, shafts and propellers. Fitting-out work: joinery, furnishings, interior finishing, electronics, television, sat-com, sourcing/supply of fittings. Exterior work: hull cleaning and painting, deck refinishing, woodwork, sanding and varnishing. Exterior painting: afloat under cover, ashore under cover. MAIN LOCAL CONTRACTORS: All trades Slipways: 4 x Max length 74 m, Beam 11.5 m Weight 1700 tons, Draught 5.5 m Cranes: 3 x Max weight of lift 20 tons Alongside berthing: Max length 100 m Max draught 7 m Stern to berthing: 4 available. Max 80 m Tenting available: Yes Dayworkers allowed: Controlled Project office available: Yes

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

195

SHIPYARD FACTFILE

LUSBEN-VIAREGGIO

LUSBEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; REFIT AND REPAIR Viareggio: Via Coppino, 441 - ITALY Livorno: Piazza Mazzini, 92 - ITALY Contact: Paolo Simoncini - Marco Nuovo Tel. +39 0584 3801486 (Viareggio) Tel: +39 0586 415621 (Livorno) Email: service@lusben.com SUITABLE FOR VESSELS OF: 20 m â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 130 m IN HOUSE FACILITIES: Project management, engineering, mechanical, joinery, stainless steel.

USBEN WAS ESTABLISHED DURING 1956 IN VIAREGGIO TO REFIT YACHTS BOTH large and small. It was one of the first companies to dedicate itself to this business and the experience gained over the years has made it a benchmark of the Superyacht refit sector. The Company continued to grow in

prestige, as did the yachts that were refitted at its Viareggio yard and in 2000 it became part of the Azimut-Benetti group. Benetti has since extended its Superyacht refit activity to its Livorno shipyard. Lusben is a system of single source solutions brought together to cover all the assistance, maintenance and repair needs of large yachts. The services that make Lusben an ideal partner include: refit and repair; berthing; documentation management and technical supervision and across-the-board assistance. Both yards are able to offer all types of service and refit to yachts of any size, power or sail. Viareggio also has a dedicated paint shed that is environmentally controlled that is proven to give excellent results. In Livorno Lusben are able to haul and launch boats to 2500 tons using a recently installed synchro lift.

MAIN LOCAL CONTRACTORS : All trades REFIT & REPAIR - VIAREGGIO Travel lift: Crane: Trolley: Trolley: Seafront area: Paint shed: Crew Accommodation:

Lusben provide a comprehensive service covering all the needs of a modern yacht including administrative formalities, the most common being class renewals, upgrades and reflagging. Lusben performs significant mechanical, structural and interior refits, as well as providing the necessary support to upgrade electronic systems onboard. All refit 600 tons 30 tons 250 tons 80 tons 30,000 m2 up to 60 m Yes

REFIT & REPAIR - LIVORNO Travel lift: 300 tons Trolley: 1050 tons Floating dock: 110 m Drydock: 145 m Syncro lift: 2500 t Seafront area: 45,000 m2 Hard standing area: All sizes of yachts can be accommodated Alongside berthing: Possible Covered sheds: up to 80 m Paint shed: up to 60 m Tenting available: Yes Project office available: Yes Crew Accommodation: Yes

196

and repair services are performed with the support of marine engineers, specialised technicians and craftsmen many sourced from the best in Viareggio and Livorno, both internationally recognised centres of yacht building excellence. In the spring of 2004 the Lusben Viareggio marina restructured to offer moorings with full facilities for about 40 yachts ranging in length from 20 to 65 m. Since it opened for business, Lusben has refitted more than 1000 vessels, including many of the most famous in the history of yachting.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

SHIPYARD FACTFILE

MARINA BARCELONA 92 S.A.

B'92, A COMPANY DEDICATED TO THE SUPERYACHT REFIT & MAINTENANCE 2

industry for the past 20 years, is extending its current facilities from 36,000 m to a total surface area of 76,000 m2 as a result of a new concession. MB’92 has been working on this project since 2004 after

the company developed a 10 year plan to expand their facilities with the objective of being able to provide an integral and more complete service to an imminent fleet of larger yachts. This planning resulted in a the new paint shed extension in 2007, with the capacity for vessels of up to 125 m, and in December 2010, the securing of the new concession to extend the current facilities to 76,000 m2 with a planned upgrade investment of €46,5 million over the next three years. The new project is being developed over two stages. STAGE 1. The reconstruction of present buildings into modern offices, workshops and store spaces, plus the upgrading and repair of the dock area to enable the berthing of an extra six yachts with lengths of up to 200 m to include all necessary and environmental facilities. The existing dry dock will also be covered and upgraded for the maintenance of Superyachts to 210 m. STAGE 2. A new Syncrolift® will be installed with a lifting capacity of 4000 tons, including a hard-standing area to accommodate five yachts simultaneously with lengths of up to 105 m. After this three year period, MB’92 will become the largest facility in the world solely dedicated to Superyachts. INCREASE IN LABOUR

MB’92 currently has 100 employees on their payroll and subcontractors working at the yard can reach 750 during the high season. With the launch of the new facilities MB’92 expect to employ another 35 staff and foresee a possible doubling of the subcontractors working on-site. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS The expansion will bring strategic environmental challenges to MB’92 due to its location in the Port of Barcelona. MB’92 will implement and comply with all of the latest trends, developments and environmental objectives set by IMO for the new facilities. MB'92 is currently certified by Lloyd's Register Group for quality ISO 9001 and the environment ISO 14001.

MARINA BARCELONA 92 S.A. Paseo Juan de Borbón 92 08003 Barcelona, Spain Contact: Henk Dreijer Tel: +34 93 224 02 24 Email: commercial@mb92.com Web: www.mb92.com SUITABLE FOR VESSELS OF: 30 m – 200 m IN HOUSE FACILITIES: Syncrolift, Travelift, crane, forklifts, paint shed, hardstanding area, berthing area, storage areas, containers, dry dock. MAIN LOCAL CONTRACTORS: All trades Drydock: Max length of vessel 210 m Travel lift: Max weight of vessel 150 tons Lifting dock: Max weight of vessel 2000 tons Cranes: Max weight of lift 200 tons Hard standing area: 76,000 m2 Alongside berthing: 265 m Stern to berthing: 1 x 70 m, 2 x 60 m and 2 x 40 m Covered sheds: Paint shed L: 125 m W: 25.75 m H: 28 m Tenting available: Yes Dayworkers allowed: Yes Project office available: Yes

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

197

SHIPYARD FACTFILE

MONACO MARINE – LA CIOTAT

MONACO MARINE – LA CIOTAT 46 Quai François Mitterrand BP 80039 13600 La Ciotat Cedex - France Contact: Vincent Larroque Group Sales Director Tel : +33 (0)4 42 36 12 12 Email: mmlaciotat@monacomarine.com Web: www.monacomarine.com SUITABLE FOR VESSELS:

20 m – 200 m+

IN HOUSE FACILITIES: Project management, 3D modeling, hull & structural work in steel, aluminium & wood. Engineering: Electrical & wiring, pipework, mechanical, machinery overhaul, shaft & propeller, stainless steel. Painting. Interior finishing, carpentry. 24 hard standing berths

serviceshipyards

ITH SIX SHIPYARDS ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA LOCATED IN Monaco, Beaulieu Sur Mer, St Laurent du Var, Antibes, Golfe de St Tropez, La Ciotat, Monaco Marine can support and assist you during your stay in the area and beyond.

Monaco Marine shipyard in La Ciotat is dedicated to superyachts and is today the largest

facility of its kind in the Mediterranean. It can haul out yachts between 45 and 80 metres (2000 ton Yachtlift) with a total of 14 hard standing berths for them. It can also haul out boats from 20 to 45 m (300 ton travelift) and position them on 10 hard standing berths. For yachts beyond 2000 tons the yard disposes of a 360 metres dry dock that has no limits in the current or even future yacht size range. Thanks to the unique layout and transfer system of the La Ciotat shipyard, yachts can be hauled out or launched in less than a day, independently from one another. Monaco Marine shipyard in La Ciotat has gained the confidence of more than 100 yachts that have been serviced there since its opening in 2007. The specialised staff can perform any task from simple maintenance to complete refit and they can benefit from established relationships with leading contractors in various specialties. The yard can count on a proven track record of successful high quality paint jobs thanks to the qualification of its teams and contractors and to its unique 90 m paint shed equipped with a complete air ventilation and heating system. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications are a further proof of Monaco Marine’s

MAIN LOCAL CONTRACTORS: All trades Drydock: Max length of vessel 360 m Travel lift: Max weight of vessel 300 tons Lifting dock: 2000 ton Yachtlift® Cranes: Max weight of vessel 250 tons Hard standing area: 45,000 sq m Alongside berthing: 1500 m Stern to berthing: N/A Covered sheds: 90 m hard standing paint shed Tenting available: Yes Dayworkers allowed: Restricted Project office available: Yes 198

commitment to quality and to customer service. Our team of project managers will ensure a close follow up of your repair project and help you prepare for your next sailing while remaining available afterwards to assist you in any follow up you may need during the course of the season. The 6 shipyards of the group : Monaco • Beaulieu sur Mer • St Laurent du Var • Antibes • Golfe de St Tropez • La Ciotat

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

SHIPYARD FACTFILE

RYBOVICH

YBOVICH, IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA IS THE LARGEST HAULING FACILITY in South Florida and specializes in the refit & repair of superyachts up to 90 m. The facility is equipped with a 660 ton Travelift with seven dry space locations up to 55 m and multiple service wet slips up to 90

m. They service between 250 and 300 vessels per year through one of the most experienced project management teams in the United States and 140 highly skilled, full-time craftsmen including ABS & Lloyds certified technicians and welders. The South Florida climate along with the ability to erect custom climate controlled paint enclosures in the water and on the dry space, make Rybovich an ideal location for yacht refinishing. In addition, they have strong relationships with the key sub-contractors in South Florida which allow them the luxury of meeting tight timelines. The Superyacht Marina with deep water, unobstructed inlet access, Bellingham floating docks, robust shore power, and resort-style accommodations is the finest of its kind anywhere in the world. The Rybovich organization is dedicated to the refit, repair, and supply of superyachts in a safe, clean environment that utilizes the most effective, continuously improving methods and materials available to the industry. They strive to create a quality service experience for clients, employees and yacht crews in an effort to set the industry standard for professionalism. Rybovich is also in the process of developing a second Palm Beach facility that will be capable of hauling and handling superyachts up to 4000 tons, or generally up to 110 m in length. As the new facility is being developed, Rybovich has established a collaboration effort with BAE Shipyard in Jacksonville, Fl, USA to haul vessels over 660 tons. The new Rybovich facility will have approximately twice the service capacity of their current operations and its opening will only solidify Rybovich's position as one of the largest superyacht

RYBOVICH West Palm Beach, Fl 33407, USA Contact: Scott Miser Tel: +1 561 844 1800 Email: info@rybovich.com Web: www.rybovich.com SUITABLE FOR VESSELS:

6 m – 90 m

IN HOUSE FACILITIES: Unlike most Rybovich is unique in the industry to have 140 of its own highly skilled tradesmen of all disciplines: exterior refinishing (paint), bottom & tank coatings, mechanical, fabrication (metal), pipe fitting, carpentry, electric. Experienced project managers will manage the multi-discipline projects and will be the captains or owner’s representatives’ point of contact. MAIN LOCAL CONTRACTORS: We have compiled a list of pre-approved subcontractors for all disciplines and jobs available on request based on their qualifications, professionalism and appropriate insurance coverage. Travel lift: Up to 660 tons Cranes: Mobile cranes of various capacities Hard standing area: 7 hard standing areas for yachts up to approx. 56 m Alongside berthing: Yachts to 90 m Tenting available: Temporary yacht tenting available as required Day workers allowed: From approved sources Project office available: Depending on project

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

199

THIS EDITION WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISERS COMPANY NAME A1 Yacht Trade Consortium Absolute Boat Care AC-DC Energy Alexseal Yacht Coatings Amico & Co S.r.l. Antibes Yacht Show Antigua and Barbuda Ship & Yacht Registry Ariadne Yacht Management Armitage Chacon ASBAR Asia Pacific Superyachts Astilleros de Mallorca Atlas Paint Consultants Awlgrip AYSS Banchero Costa Insurance Broker S.p.A Bradford Marine Inc. BWA Yachting C2C Curvelle Deckers Dovaston Crew Elite Yacht Linen EYOS Tenders Fantasia Shipping Agency Femobunker Fenderhooks Frankentek Inc. Freestyle Cruiser Global Mobile Global Services UK Global Yacht Fuel Heli Riviera Helios Hill Robinson Innershed International Paint Ironside Associates John Percival Marine Associates Kahlenberg Industries, Inc LSN Early Warning Protection Systems Master Yachts MB92 SA Marina Port Vell Megafend

200

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

PAGE NUMBER 159 91 177 109 31 183 27 39 187 141 99 13 & Business Card 115 Back Cover 77 17 151 107 63 87 57 125 Business Card 79 115 69 Business Card Business Card 81 101 103 151 Business Card Business Card 19 73 IFC Business Card 181 67 Business Card 93 49 3 1 & Business Card

COMPANY NAME MHG Services Inc. Mid Atlantic Yacht Services Mobius Monaco Yacht Show MYPAI Naiad Dynamics National Marine Suppliers Inc. Nautical Television Europe Naugala Yacht and Bunker Agency Oceanco Oliver Treutlein Carpets Pantaenius Yacht Insurance Pelagos Yachts Limited Piening Propeller GMBH Pinmar Port Tarraco Quantum Marine Riviera Charts Riviera Compass Rolling Stock Rybovich S & D Yachts Seabob Sevenstar Shore Solutions Square Foot Storage Starclass Yacht Transport Sturge Insurance Services Summit Furniture Superyacht Spares SuperYachtWeb SXM Marine Trading Techno Craft SL. Termopetroli Versilia S.R.L Tilse Industrie Trieste Yacht Service Versilia Supply Services Viking Recruitment Vilanova Grand Marina World Yachting Yacht Carbon Offset YachtFile Yachting Matters Yacht Aid Global Yacht Coating Solutions

PAGE NUMBER 123 109 85 53 133 43 116 145 135 21 Business Card 51 & Business Card 113 161 37 41 IBC Business Card Business Card 147 24 155 & Business Card 83 Business Card 129 60 Business Card 111 5 191 6 152 139 179 22 33 45 121 11 71 35 184 192 104 29

THE YACHTSMANS DIRECTORY

PHOTOGRAPH: COLIN SQUIRE

Get connected to the best of both worlds – online at www.TheYachtsmansDirectory.com & listed in Yachting Matters – undoubtedly the best promotional value in the industry. Superb distribution to the large-yacht community with guaranteed up-to-date listings.

DO YOUR BIT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE BY PASSING IT ON TO A COLLEAGUE! YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

201

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM AGENTS LUISE ASSOCIATES 13 via F Caracciolo, 80122 Naples ITALY Tel: + 39 081 761 1633 Fax: + 39 081 2479140 Email: luise@luise.it Web: www.luise.it Francesco Luise - Director Established in 1847, J Luise and Sons Ltd. are renowned amongst the yachting community, and along the coast of Italy, for their quality of service to the marine industry.We supply fuel and docking in Naples and the surrounding islands. S & D YACHTS LTD. Seabreeze. Guiseppe Cali Street, Ta’Xbiex MSD 14 MALTA Tel: +356 21331515 Fax: +356 21332259 Email: info@sdyachts.com Web: www.sdyachts.com Peter Fiorini Lowell - Director S&D Yachts were established in mid 1976 to cater for all the visiting yachtsmen to Malta. We offer berthing arrangement, Customs & Police Immigration clearance in/outwards, Duty-free fuel & Provisions, in-water repairs as well as yard repairs. We are now also operating from Tunisia. RAPID TRANSIT SERVICES S.L. Paseo Maritimo 44, Ed. Torremar, 07015 Palma de Mallorca SPAIN Tel: +34 971 401210 Fax: +34 971 404511 Email: rts@rapidtrans.com Web: www.rapidtrans.com Bruno Norris - Freight & Customs Yacht shipping, freight forwarding, customs broking, courier, stock carrying chart agents, from elephants to envelopes, we’ll move it. This and more from RapidTransit Service SL. Established to service the yachting industry since 1989. ALL SERVICES S.R.L Via Del Castillo, 17, Portosole, San Remo 18038 ITALY Tel: +39 0184 533533 Fax: +39 0184 531035 Email: as@allservices.net Web: www.allservices.net Dr. Alessandro Sartore - Broker/Agent In the year 2010, All Services, based in San Remo celebrated 30 years of top quality assistance to yachts cruising the Mediterranean. Whatever your needs, may it be in ports along the Cote D'Azur or the entire Italian coast All Services are available. KIRTON & CO LTD. 18/19 Europa Centre, Floriana VLT 15 MALTA Tel: +356 21234360 Fax: +356 21223413 Email: operations@kirton.com.mt Web: www.kirton.com.mt Nicholas Grech - Director Kirton & Co Ltd. is a family owned business founded in 1884. The company has developed to become the leading ship and superyacht agents in Malta. We are proud to represent the US Navy. The company has an excellent reputation for its integrity. JLT YACHT AGENCY S. Marta, Punto Franco, Fabbricato 17, Venice 30123 ITALY Tel: +39 041 2712660 Fax: +39 041 2712530 Email: venice@jlt.it Web: www.jlt.it Caterina Oliviero - General Manager JLT Yacht Agency, founding member of BWA Yachting, is today the only agency in Venice solely dedicated to the yachting industry. Not only is well acquainted with

202

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

Venice and its outlying areas, but with its offices located in Trieste, Ancona, Pescara/Ortona, Bari and Brindisi, JLT can also provide high quality service and assistance throughout the Adriatic and beyond. From optimal berthing arrangements to full support to guests and crew, from immigration and clearance procedures to an all-encompassing tourist organization, JLT is able to provide a very efficient care to all its customers. WORLD YACHTING Iskele Cad. P.O. Box 14, Göcek, Fethiye, Mugla 48310 TURKEY Tel: +90 252 645 24 74 Fax: +90 252 645 24 87 Email: gerhardworldyachting@gmail.com Web: www.worldyachting.info Gerhard Pranic - Director Services World Yachting is a dynamic and experienced yachting and tourism company. Our efficient and prompt services ensure you maintain your schedules in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Göcek and other ports. Wherever you are in Turkey, World Yachting is ready to serve your every need 24 hours a day. World Yachting, anameyoucantrust. MID ATLANTIC YACHT SERVICES Rua Cons. M. da Silveira, 3, Horta, Faial, Azores PT9900-144 PORTUGAL Tel: +351 292 391616 Fax: +351 292 391656 Email: mays@mail.telepac.pt Duncan Sweet - Managing Director www.midatlanticyachtservices.com Serving all needs and desires of crew & vessels crossing the Atlantic to Europe & the Mediterranean.

ASSOCIATIONS/CLUBS PROFESSIONAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION B.P. 41, 06601 Antibes Cedex FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)493 34 91 16 Fax: +33 (0)493 34 21 83 Email: info@pya.org Web: www.pya.org Bridget Featherby - Office Manager ThePYAwasfoundedin1991 tocreatearecognisedprofessionalstatusforseagoing members of the yacht industry. Today the Association has close ties with the organisations that monitor various qualifications now required by professionals within the industry. The association will also assist personnel beginning a yachting careerwithconstructiveandusefuladvice.

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT ICONCONNECT 9 Focal Point, Lacerta Court, Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1FJ UK Tel: +44 8702 330044 Fax: +44 8702 330055 Email: paulr@iconconnect.com Web: www.iconconnect.com Paul Rose - Director IconconnecTisaworldleaderinthedesign& installationofSmartEntertainment& Control Systems. Custom designed projects incorporating the very latest in cinema systems, multiroom audio video, touch panel controls and film and music media/libraries etc. Offices also in Antibes and Barcelona. There are demonstration facilitiesatalllocations.

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM MOBIUS DESIGN GROUP INC 9121 Paragon Way, Boynton Beach, Florida 33472 USA Tel: +15617367720 Fax: +15617367721 Email: vicki@mobiusdesigngroup.com Web: www.mobiusdesigngroup.com Vicki Shand-Horn - Vice President

BLOEMSMA VAN BREEMEN SHIPYARD Stranwei 30, 8754HA Makkum NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 515 231785 Fax: +31 515 231844 Email: info@bloemsmavanbreemen.nl Web: www.bloemsmavanbreemen.nl Nico van Breemen - Director

Mobius Design Group is a perfect niche business, filling a very particular need; expertly designed and meticulously engineered entertainment systems for the most discriminating marine and residential clients. It’s as simple as that! And while Bob Horn is eager to demonstrate his world-class operation, he’s also quite discerning whenitcomestodoingbusiness. Highstandardsandhighexpectationsmustbemet.

Building facilities for yachts up to 205 ft. Delivered in 2005 the 158 ftFlyingEagle. Recentlylauncheda134 ftDuboissailingyacht. Currentlyinbuild a70 ftGintonpoweryachtanda144 ftBeeldsnijderpower yacht.

BOAT SHOWS IIR MEDITERRANÉE (MONACO YACHT SHOW) Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M. Le Suffren, 7 rue Suffren-Reymond 98000 MONACO Tel: +377 93 10 41 70 Fax: +377 93 10 41 71 Email: info@monacoyachtshow.mc Web: www.monacoyachtshow.com Gaëlle Tallarida - Event Director

CARPETS TAI PING CARPETS EUROPE S.A. 60 rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris FRANCE Tel: +33 1534 59065 Fax: +33 14020 9071 Email: xavierbonnamy@taipingcarpets.com Web: www.taipingcarpets.com Xavier Bonnamy - Sales Manager

TheMonacoYachtShowisdevotedexclusivelytoluxuryyachting. Ithoststhebiggest in-water display in Europe of super and mega yachts. A veritable super yacht show encompassing the entire range of professions involved in luxury yachting. 22nd MonacoYachtShow–Sep. 19th –22nd 2012.

Tai Ping Carpets is the world's leading manufacturer of luxury custom carpets and hasdevelopedaspecialYachtDivision. Latestcompletions: AlfaNero, Archimedes, Red Dragon, Lady Nag Nag, May, Amadeus, Romance, Eos, Boreas, Annaeva, Delma, Netanya 8, Space, Allegro, Grace E, Midlandia, Dynasty, Shergar, Diane. Our two new offices: Hamburg – tpci@taipingcarpets.com London – london@taipingcarpets.com

BROKERS

CHARTS AND BOOKS

PETER INSULL’S YACHT MARKETING Les Residences du Port Vauban, 19 Avenue du 11 Novembre Antibes 06600 FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)4 93 34 44 55 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 34 92 74 Email: yachts@insull.com Web: www.insull.com Peter Insull - Owner and CEO

RIVIERA-CHARTS Galerie du Port, 11 rue Fontvieille, 06600 Antibes FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)493 344 566 Fax: +33 (0)493 344 336 Email: admiralty@riviera.fr Web: www.riviera-charts.com Simon Jackson - Proprietor

The Peter Insull name is renowned worldwide for providing a complete range of professional services to yacht builders, owners, charter clients and crew. The mainstay of this success has undoubtedly been Peter Insull's determination to bring total competence to every area of operation and to provide the highest level of personal service. The corporate aim is not to be the biggest in the industry but quite simply, thebestandclientsreturnagainandagainforthepersonal, detailedattention theyreceive.

BUILDERS FEADSHIP HOLLAND BV PO Box 5238, 2000 GE Haarlem NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 23 524 7000 Fax: +31 23 524 8639 Email: info@feadship.nl Web: www.feadship.com Francis Vermeer - Feadship Holland Feadship is the market leader in custom-built motor yachts of 120’ and up. The shipyards of de Vries and Royal van Lent formed Feadship in 1949 together with architect De Voogt Navel Architects. With over 200 yachts the Feadship fleet is the qualitybenchmarkofthesuperyachtindustry.

The Côte d'Azur's only specialist Chart Agent. British Admiralty electronic (AVCS, ECDIS, ENC,ARCS,ADP) & paperchartsandpublications.AgentAgréeduSHOM, CMap programmer & stockist of a wide range of nautical & official publications in English & French. Hundreds of stitched ensigns and courtesy flags in stock. We also nowsellandmaintainmedicalkits.

CLOTHING DOLPHIN WEAR 12 Blvd D’Aguillon, 06600 Antibes FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)493 340308 Fax: +33 (0)493 342034 Email: info@dolphinwear.com Web: www.dolphinwear.com Patrick Gilliot - Managing Director Dolphin Wear specialise in the supply of quality marine uniforms to the most prestigious yachts in the world. Our reputation is outstanding in the service and quality expected. Our product range includes Outerbanks, Hanes, Slam, Chatham, Dubarry, Sebago, Mustoandmuchmore.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

203

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM CREW AGENTS DOVASTON CREW C/ Joan De Saridakis 2, Edificio Goya, Localia Marivent Palma de Mallorca 07015 SPAIN Tel: +34 971 677375 Fax: +34 971 678009 Email: phil@dovaston.com Web: www.yachtjob.com Phil Edwards - Managing Director DovastonCrewisrenownedforplacingqualitycrewonqualityyachts.Wehavethree departments. Deck Department: for captains, mates, bosuns and deckhands. Engineering Department: for engineers, electrical engineers and ETO’s. Interior Department: forchefsandallinteriorstaff. SAF RECRUITMENT Antibes 06600 FRANCE Tel: +33(0)493 657 524 Mobile: +33(0)682 531 582 Email: sally@sallyfinbow.com Web: www.sallyfinbow.com Sally Finbow - Consultant The personal personnel service. Based inAntibes with a world wide client base, my aim is to create and maintain a reputation for a top quality professional and personal service to clients and crew alike. SAF Recruitment is an independent and dedicated CrewAgency with no exclusivity agreements or direct affiliations to any other organisation.

DESIGNERS TIM HEYWOOD YACHT DESIGNS The East Wing, Burley House, Burley-on-the-Hill, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7FH UK Tel: +44 (0)1572 720577 Email: tim@timheywooddesigns.co.uk Tim Heywood - Managing Director Specialising exclusively, and for many years, in the design and construction of the world’s largest Superyachts, Tim Heywood Yacht Designs can take your dreams and convert them into reality.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES ASEA POWER SYSTEMS 15602 Commerce Lane, Huntington Beach, California 92649 USA Tel: +1 714-896-9695 Fax: +1 714-896-9679 Email: rengle@aseapower.com Web: www.aseapower.com Russ Engle - Executive Vice President ASEA Power Systems is the leading manufacturer of compact and lightweight shore power conversion equipment for the yachting industry. ASEA Power offers a variety of products, which include shore power converters, line voltage regulators, isolation transformers, generator and shore management modules. Custom engineering services are available.

FENDERS AND MARINA EQUIPMENT MEGAFEND MOORING PRODUCTS 3001 SW 3rd Avenue, Unit 1, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315 USA Tel: +1 954-759-9929 Fax: +1 954-759-9122 Email: info@megafend.com www.megafend.com Garry Linne - President Megafend is a one stop mooring products solution for New Builds & Refits. At Megafend Mooring Products we can custom fit orders to your specific applications. Megafend has built its reputation through hands-on experience and are now in their

204

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

third decade of crafting specialty mooring products. Our commitment is to provide our clients with innovative, extreme quality products, each with outstanding value. Add to that absolute order turnarounds, timely delivery assurance, and personalized customer service. FENDERHOOKS.COM 409 24th Street, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida 33407 USA Tel: +1 561 832 5400 Fax: +1 561 832 6577 Email: fenderhooks@gmail.com Web: www.fenderhooks.com Fred Volkwein - Designer Custom designed and fabricated Fender Hooks out of stainless steel, leather, and sheepskin. Stainless steel jam cleats, grommets, and lined fairleads. Vessel’s name embossed on FenderHook, Sheepskin chafe guards. Recover, recondition and upgradingofworn, damaged, orabusedfenderhooks.

GLASS AND TANK MONITORING TILSE INDUSTRIE-UND SCHIFFSTECHNIK Gmbh Sottorfallee 12, 22529 Hamburg GERMANY Tel: +49 (0)40561014 Fax: +49 (0)40563417 Email: tilse@tilse.com Web: www.tilse.com Hans-Joachim Tilse - Managing Director Founded in 1974 TILSE Industrie specialises in the design, production and instalation of marine glass to power and sail vessels in the Superyacht Industry worldwide. Amongst our many specialities is the production of curved glass that helps to complementthegracefullinesoftoday’smodernyachts. Ourwell-knownbrandsare FORMGLAS SPEZIAL® bent glass, MICROCLEAR® heated glass made out of FORMGLAS SPEZIAL®, SOLARDIM® compound glass made out of FORMGLAS SPEZIAL® withdimmerfunction.

INSURANCE STURGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES Residence des Fleurs, 15 Rue Sadi Carnot, 06600 Antibes FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)4 93 95 22 95 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 95 22 00 Email: sturgeyot@aol.com Web: www.sturgeyachts.com Nick Sturge, Burr Taylor - Partners SturgeInternationalServiceshavebeeninsuringthefinestyachtsintheworldforover 30 years.Withourunparalleleddepthofexperienceweprovideowners, captainsand manager’speaceofmindwithinsuranceonhighlycompetitiveterms. PANTAENIUS YACHT INSURANCE 34, Quai Jean-Charles Rey, Monaco MC98000 MONACO Tel: +377 97 98 43 43 Fax: +377 97 98 43 40 Email: info@monaco.pantaenius.com Web: www.pantaenius.com Michael Kurtz - Managing Director Specialising in yacht insurance Pantaenius is a recognised brand name throughout the world, with subsidiaries in eight strategically placed locations able to offer support in ten different languages. Around 50,000 owners place their confidence in Pantaeniusbyinsuringtheiryachtswithus, includingsuperyachtsvaluedinexcessof Euro100 m.

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM ONLYYACHT 12 Quai Antoine 1er, Monte Carlo, 98000 MONACO Tel: +377 97 97 23 10 Fax: +377 97 97 23 11 Email: kmehanna@onlyyacht.com Web: www.onlyyacht.com Karim Mehanna - Sales Director

BOATS4EVER.COM LLC Columbia Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104 USA Tel: +1(206) 262 7500 Fax: +1(206) 262 8001 Email: info@boats4ever.com Web: www.boats4ever.com General Manager - Cpt.Thomas S.Wissmann

OnlyYacht is the trading name for the Superyacht Division of Suisscourtage. Suisscourtage SAM has been trading for over 25 years and is considered the largest insurance broker in the South of France, both parent company and all subsidiaries are owned by The Group Pastor, Monaco. OnlyYacht have offices in Monaco, Antibes, Luxembourg and London, located within the Lloyds Building.

Our network is made up of very experienced engineers and staff with multiple language skills and a funded education in their field. We are a multi-national team and most of us have been working on large yachts at some stage in our careers or have served in the merchant marine. Services in the commercial freight forwarding as well as in the cruise ship industry are also within our portfolio hence we have an excellent base for business especially for larger crewed yachts.

INTERNET

MARINAS

NORFOLKBROADS.COM 7 Oaktree Business Park, Bassey Road, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 6PZ UK Tel: +44 (0)1603 735573 Fax: +44 (0)1603 721911 Email: webmaster@norfolkbroads.com Web: www.norfolkbroads.com Jimmy Clabburn - Director

MARINA PORT VELL S.A. Calle Escar No 26, 08039 Barcelona SPAIN Tel: +34 93 4842300 Fax: +34 93 4842333 Email: info@marinaportvell.com Web: www.marinaportvell.com Maria Gil de Biedma - Commercial Department

Our vast knowledge of the yachting and marine industries makes the choice of our InternetServicesamustforanyyachtormarinecompanywishingtodevelopaWWW presence. Ourcostsandservicearesecondtonone.

LEGAL SERVICES HILL DICKINSON 3 St James Square, London SW1Y 4JU UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7283 9033 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7283 1144 Email: tony.allen@hilldickinson.com Web: www.hilldickinson.com/yacht Tony Allen - Partner Hill Dickinson’s yacht team are market leaders in the provision of legal services to the superyacht industry. In addition to its yachting and yacht finance capability, thefirm'sexpertiseinallotherareasofmarinelawis alsoacknowledged.

LIGHTING SAVAGE MARINE LTD Unit 1, Cloverpark, Cloverfield, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1YD UK Tel: +44 1455 614545 Fax: +44 1455 251590 Email: sales@savagelighting.co.uk Web: www.savagelighting.com Julie Clark - Sales & Marketing Manager Manufacturersanddesignersofmarinelightfittings: highqualityinteriorandexterior range of lights including LEDs, fibre optic lit nameboards and custom made fittings. Every Interior and Exterior of a Savage IlluminatedYacht is complimented by careful design, meticulousattentiontodetailandbackedbysavage’sreputableservice.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES WILSON YACHT MANAGEMENT LTD. 18a Hull Road, Hessle. East Yorkshire HU16 0AH UK Tel: +44 (0)1482 648322 Fax: +44 (0)8701 358555 Email: allan@wilsonyachtmanagement.com Web: www.wilsonyachtmanagment.com Allan Wilson MNI - Director

Built in 1992 for the Olympics, Port Vell marina now has 410 berths for vessels up to 160 m in length. Located in the heart of the city, and only a very short walk to it’s many attractions, makes us a must to visit when cruising the Mediterranean. MARINA MOLO VECCHIO Calata Molo Vecchio, Modulo 3, Genoa 16128 ITALY Tel: +39 010 27011 Fax: +39 010 2701200 Email: mmv@mmv.it Web: www.mmv.it Max & Fabio Pesto - Managing Directors Marina Molo Vecchio is situated in the heart of historical Genoa and is within a few minutesofaninternationalairport. Ourberthstakeyachtsfrom6-150 m. ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB MARINA Falmouth Harbour ANTIGUA Tel: +1 (268) 460 1544 Fax: +1 (268) 460 1444 Email: aycmarina@candw.ag Web: www.aycmarina.com Carlo Falcone - Managing Director Situated in Falmouth Harbour the marina is a complete facility ideally located for all servicesintheEnglishandFalmouthharbourarea. Wecanaccommodatevesselsup toamaximumof80 malongsideorsternto. PANTALAN DEL MEDITERRANEO Paseo Maritimo, P.O. Box 1818-07080, Palma de Mallorca 07014 SPAIN Tel: +34 971 458211 Fax: +34 971 220536 Email: info@pantalanmediterraneo.com Web: www.pantalanmediterraneo.com Oscar Siches - Manager 60 mooringsfrom20 mto75 m. Goodavailabilityfor18 mto27 matalltimes. Short andlongterm. SituatedattheheartofPalmadeMallorca, ourberthsofferallofthe facilitiesexpectedofamodernmarina.

Wilson Yacht Management is an independent yacht management company with over 15 years experience. We offer the Owner and Captain a full range of managementservices.

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

205

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM MARINE SCHOOLS

PAINT: SUPPLIERS & APPLICATORS

HOYLAKE SAILING SCHOOL LTD Marine House, 86a Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral CH47 3BD UK Tel: +44 (0)151 632 4000 Fax: +44 (0)151 632 4776 Email: captain@hss.ac.uk Web: www.sailorsworld.co.uk John Percival - CEO

AWLGRIP EUROPE Bannerlaan 54, Industriezone Klein-Gent, 2280 Grobbendonk BELGIUM Tel: +32 14 25 7770 Fax: +32 14 23 0880 Email: michel.vandijck@awlgrip.com Web: www.awlgrip.com Michel van Dijck - General Manager

UK & S. France – All Shorebased RYA/MCA training courses to Yachtmaster Ocean, MCA modules and STCW 95 courses. Oral preparation for OOW, Master & Engineer Oral Exams, Ship handling on Britain’s only 360 degree simulator, ISM related matters, Specialist supplier of Hydrographic Office and Publishers charts.

Awlgrip Europe is the headquarters for Western Europe, Eastern Europe and South Africa for sales and technical support of Awlgrip products. We carry a full range of paints such as Awlgrip topcoats, Primers, Awlfair fairing compound, AwlbritePlus & Awlspar.

MARINE SURVEYORS WARD & MCKENZIE (YACHT CONSULTANTS) LTD 14 Deben Mill Business Centre, Old Maltings Approach Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1BL UK Tel: +44 (0)1394 383222 Fax: +44 (0)1394 388765 Email: info@ward-mckenzie.co.uk Web: www.ward-mckenzie.co.uk Sir Ian Collett - Managing Director InternationalYacht Surveyors and Legal Consultants. Survey offices throughout the UK, Russia and Europe, the Med (extending Portugal to Turkey), Canaries, BVI, Trinidad and S. Africa. MCA accredited to 24 m. LY2 pre coding inspections. Bank valuations. Project Management on new builds and refits. In house legal advice in respect of all purchases, new build/refit contracts, VAT, Leasing, yacht registration, offshore incorporation and dispute resolution.

MEDIA COMPASS DESIGN Calle Francia 110, 07159 S’Arraco, Mallorca SPAIN Tel: +34 971 67 22 77 Fax: +34 971 69 86 81 Email: info@compassdesign.biz Web: compassdesign.biz Malcolm Hall - Partner A strong corporate identity and powerful advertising are essential to put your company on course for success in the fast growing, highly professional world of yachting. Compass Design has pedigree design experience and a sound knowledge of the marine industry.

MODELS SUPER YACHTS - SUPER MODELS 1 Woodside Parade, Leigh·on-Sea, Essex SS9 4SS UK Tel: +44 (0)1702 420440 Email: supermodelyachts@aol.com Web: www.superyachts-supermodels.co.uk John Bertola - Managing Director Over 280 highly detailed scale models have been built for satisfied clients worldwide including the Aga Khan and the Sultan of Brunei. Both sailing and motor yachts can be recreated in precise detail, and to a scale of your choice. John’s spectacular and accurate models are highly sought after at auction and can represent a sound investment.

INTERNATIONAL PAINT LTD 1 Wellington Park, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2QU UK (EUROPEAN HEAD OFFICE) Tel: +44 (0)1489 775050 Fax: +44 (0)1489 785867 Email: willemantheunissen@akzonobel.com Web: www.yachtpaint.com Willem Antheunissen - Marketing & Commercial Manager Foroveracentury, InternationalPainthasbeendevelopingandproducingtopquality marine coatings for all sectors of the marine industry. From Superyachts to car-top dinghies, ocean racers to harbour runabouts, our products protect and decorate more than half the world's pleasure craft together with over a third of the world's shipping. For further information or to find your nearest sales office, please visit yachtpaint.comoryachtpaint.com/trade. R S FINISHING & REFINISHING Paseo Maritimo S/N, Club de Mar, 07015 Palma de Mallorca SPAIN Tel: +34 971 213305 Fax: +34 971 712925 Email: mark@finishing-refinishing.com Web: www. finishing-refinishing.com Mark Conyers - Managing Director Ourspecialistyachtpaintingteamhasover20 yearsofexperienceworkingonsome of the world’s most prestigious yachts and is able to offer a complete exterior & interior service to the highest standards. In our new state of the art industrial facility of 800 m2 we have two climate controlled paint cabins, one for the painting of parts andtheotherforobjectsupto14 minlength.

PAINT: SURVEYORS C.C.S. YACHT COATING SERVICES P.O. Box 371, 3940 AJ Doorn NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 343 420544 Fax: +31 343 412210 Email: info@ccs-exp.com Web: www.ccs-exp.com Joop Ellenbroek - Managing Director C.C.S. is the leading inspection company for yacht coatings worldwide. On any given day we are involved in 20-30 newbuild projects for owners, management companies, paint suppliers and insurance companies. MARTEN YACHT PAINTING ADVICE & INSPECTION Van Ommenstraat 3, 8326CP St. Jansklooster NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 527246855 Fax: +31 527245688 Email: info@mypai.nl Marten Heetebrij - Managing Director As an ex-director of Klaver Yachtpainting I have a superb knowledge of modern yacht paint and application systems. I now offer my many years of experience and knowledge to the yachting market.

206

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM PROPELLERS PIENING-PROPELLER Am Altendeich 83, 25348 Glückstadt GERMANY Tel: +49 4124 916812 Fax: +49 4124 916852 Email: pein@piening-propeller.de Web: www.piening-propeller.com Mathias Pein - Manager PIENING-PROPELLER supplies complete propulsion systems, from gearboxes to propellers, including struts, for MEGA yachts and HIGH-SPEED yachts. The company produces various types of propellers from a diameter of 800 mmupwards. BRUNTONS PROPELLERS LTD Oakwood Business Park, Stephenson Road West, Clacton-on-Sea Essex CO15 4TL UK Tel: +44 (0)1255 420005 Fax: +44 (0)1255 427775 Email: info@bruntons-propellers.com Web: www.bruntons-propellers.com Adrian Miles - Managing Director Bruntons Propellers Ltd. is renowned worldwide for the supply of custom propellers and complete propulsion systems for luxury motor yachts and sailboats. Scope of supply includes shafts, bearings, seals, stern tubes, struts, couplings, thrust blocks and rudders that can be delivered directly to you, worldwide.

REFIT/REPAIR ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA Contramuelle-Mollet 11, 07012 Palma de Mallorca SPAIN Tel: +34 971 710645 Fax: +34 971 721368 Email: info@astillerosdemallorca.com Web: www.astillerosdemallorca.com Diego Colon - General Manager Our growing list of established clients help to justify our claim to be the Superyacht Repair Centre of the Mediterranean. Astilleros de Mallorca has four slipways to 74 m plus220 mofoutfittingquaysandhaveexpandedintotheSTPrefittingarea. BRADFORD MARINE INC. 3051 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 USA Tel: +1 (954) 791 3800 Fax: +1 (954) 583 9938 Email: info@bradford-marine.com Web: www.bradford-grand-bahama.com Paul Engle - President

PALUMBO MALTA SUPERYACHTS LTD 31st of March Street, Senglea, ISL 1041 MALTA Tel: +356 2399 6008 Fax: +356 2399 5292 Email: info@palumbomsy.it Web: www.palumbomsy.it Paolo D’Orazio - General Manager Palumbo Malta Superyachts is a super yacht repair/refit facility which can accommodate boats up to 160 metres under cover. Located in the centre of the Med., the yard hastwodocksand600 metresofalongsideberthing. Itofferstheskills of a growing workforce of yacht-repair craftsmen, working alongside an array of approvedsubcontractors.

REGISTRATION DOMINION MARINE TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD Prospect Chambers, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1ET UK Tel: +44 (0)1624 682425 Fax: +44 (0)1624 682401 Email: info@i.im Web: www.i.im John Wade - Technical Service Manager DominionMarineTechnicalServiceshavebeenregisteringyachtssince1984 through mostInternationalRegisters. DuringthistimeDominionMarinehaveworkedclosely withtheYachtingIndustry, inparticularthecreationoftheCodeofPractice. SARNIA YACHTS P.O Box 657, La Plaiderie, St. Peter Port GY1 3PR GUERNSEY Tel: +44 (0)1481 754850 Fax: +44 (0)1481 723335 Email: info@sarniayachts.com Web: www.sarniayachts.com Chris Hole - Guernsey Morethan35 yearsexperienceinCorporateYachtOwnership,YachtRegistration,Vat administration and Leasing, Yacht Finance, Marine and Crew Insurance, Estate Planning, Yacht Administration, Accounting and Marine related services. Sarnia is basedintheChannelIslands.

SECURITY SECURE YACHT LIMITED P.O. Box 108, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4WB UK Tel: +44(0)1420 590064 Fax: +44(0)1420 590063 Email: dean@secureyacht.com Web: www.secureyacht.com Dean La-Vey - Director

Bradford Marine, one of the most respected names in Mega-Yacht refit and repair facilities, offers world-class, one-stop service yards in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Freeport, Grand Bahama. Providing expertise in all trades. A 1200-ton floating dry dockand150-tontravelliftareavailableinFreeport.

Secure Yacht Ltd specialises in the design and installation of unique and technologically advanced security systems specifically geared for the protection of major motor yachts, their owners and assets on-board. The company works with manufacturers in the development of security products dedicated to maritime securityissues.

MARINA BARCELONA 92, S.A. Paseo Juan De Borbon 92, 08003 Barcelona SPAIN Telephone: +34 93 224 02 24 Fax: +34 93 224 02 25 Email: info@mb92.com Website: www.mb92.com Pepe Garcia-Aubert - Managing Director

IRONSIDE ASSOCIATES LTD Po Box 3239, Norwich, Norfolk NR7 7BF UK Tel: +44(0)1603 702930 Fax: +44(0)560 2050993 Email: info@ironsideassociates.co.uk Web: www.ironsideassociates.co.uk Keith Simpson MBE - Managing Director

Marina Barcelona 92 is the largest facility in the Mediterranean that is exclusively dedicated to refit, maintenance & repair of large yachts.With facilities of over 76,000 m2 we can accommodate yachts of up to 200 m2 in length. MB’92 has a 210 m dry dock, 2000 ton Syncrolift®, 125 m paint shed, 150 ton travelift and docking repair quays for yachts up to 200 m2.

Low-key, dependable, and highly effective, all maritime consultants have detailed understanding of legal compliance and rules of engagement when operating with firearms. WeareproudtobeAssociateMembersoftheAssociationofYachtSupport Services, www.ayss.org

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

207

DIRECTORY

JOIN AT: WWW.THEYACHTSMANSDIRECTORY.COM STABILISERS

TRANSPORT

NAIAD DYNAMICS UK LTD Unit 15 Trafalgar Wharf, Hamilton Road, Cosham, Hampshire PO6 4PX UK Tel: +44 (0)23 92 539750 Fax: +44 (0)23 92 539764 Email: ukspares@naiad.com Web: www.naiad.com Steve Colliss - Sales Manager

DOCKWISE YACHT TRANSPORT (USA) INC. 1535 S.E. 17th Street, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 USA Tel: +1 954 525 8707 Fax: +1 954 525 8711 Email: dyt.usa@dockwise.com Web: www.yacht-transport.com Jeff Last - Sales Manager

Naiad Dynamics service and spares support for all existingVosper systems. Support andsparesalsoprovidedforKoopandNaiadsystems. SalesofnewNaiadsystemsin the UK. Datum control system upgrades specified and supplied. Telephone support available.

DockwiseYachtTransportisthemosttrustednameintheyachttransportindustryand has proven its expertise in more than 10,000 operations since launching the service in 1987. For more information on the company’s unique service please visit www.yacht-transport.com.

SUPPLIERS & CHANDLERS

STARCLASS YACHT TRANSPORT 33 Rue du Portier, MC98000 MONACO Telephone: +377 97770375 Fax: +377 97770374 Email: info@starclassyachts.com Web: www.starclassyachts.com Mr. Jan te Siepe - Sales

GLOBAL SERVICES (UK) LTD Global House, 28 Trade City, Apple Lane, Exeter, Devon EX2 5GL UK Tel: +44 (0)1392 354300 Fax: +44 (0)1392 364590 Email: sales@globalservicesltd.co.uk Richard Gardiner - Sales Director We supply, world-wide, all aspects of marine equipment and specialise in new builds andrefitprojects.Weofferatremendousdatabasetohelpyougenerateyourlists.The staffofGlobalServicesalsoofferawealthofprofessionalengineeringknowledge. ROLLING STOCK S.L. Paseo Maritimo S/N, Club de Mar, 07015 Palma de Mallorca SPAIN Tel: +34 971 213305 Fax: +34 971 712925 Email: office@rollingstock.es Web: www.rollingstock.es Bernadette Tiltman - Director Complete Marine Supply. For all yachts visiting Mallorca we offer a complete service covering: Yacht Painting, Yacht Chandlery, Engineering Supplies, Fittings Removal & Replacement, Storage, Rigging, International paint distributors, designer nautical wear Henri Lloyd & Gaastra, chauffeur-driven car hire, pumps, imported cleaning products, flowers and anything else a yacht may require.

TEAK DECKS TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS 7061 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243 USA Tel: +1 941 756 0600 Fax: +1 941 756 0406 Email: yacht.services@teakdecking.com Web: www.teakdecking.com Alan Brosilow - Manager USA TeakdeckingSystemspre-manufacturesteakdecksinpre-trimmedpanelsforships& yachts. Plankscanbestraightorcurvedtotheplanksheerofthevessel. Ourcraftsmen also create beautiful custom interior floors. We perform installations and refurbishmentsworldwideandcarryTDScaulking, cleaners, epoxiesandadhesives.

StarclassYachtTransportisatravelagentforyachttransportworldwide.Weonlywork with reliable Shipping Companies with a proven record in the safe transportation of Yachts. Starclassisindependent, andtheservicesrenderedarefreeofcharge. SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT Radarweg 36, 1042 AA Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 20 4488 590 Fax: +31 20 4488596 Email: info@sevenstar.nl www.sevenstar.nl Richard Klabbers - Manager SevenstarcanarrangethetransportofyouryachtWORLDWIDEinaveryspecialway, onboardofoneofour100 carriers. Wecanliftyachtsupto400 metrictonsandcan providesuitablecradlesforthistransportatverycompetitiveall-inprices.

WEATHER SERVICES FLEETWEATHER OCEAN SERVICES - YACHT DIVISION 2566 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533 USA Tel: +1 845 226 8400 Fax: +1 845 226 4210 Email: fosi@fleetweather.com Web: www.yachtweather.com Adam Bakke - Yacht Services Coordinator, Marine Meteorologist FleetWeather's Yacht Division is one of the premier global marine meteorological companies providing motor and sailing yachts of all sizes with weather decision assistance, forecasting & routing services. Accurate, Reliable and Quality Service is always provided 24/7/365 live by our team of professional marine meteorologists and ship routers.

SuperYachtWeb.com – join today! 208

YACHTING MATTERS & THE YACHT OWNER ISSUE 23

CardFile

To feature your business card, contact colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com.

J. Marc Franken Marc@Frankentek.com Mobile +1.609.780.6434

s tem s y S ty uri c e S ht WORLD-WIDE SERVICE Yac

708 Stokes Rd. ● Medford, NJ 08055 - USA Nassau, Bahamas - Caribbean Hamburg, Germany - Europe ● Phone +1.609.654.6888 ● Fax +1.609.654.2494 www.yachtsecurity.com

NO PASSION WITHOUT RISK ... ... LEAVE THE RISK TO US.

PANTAENIUS.COM/PASSION

Engineered superyacht protection to match your needs including innovative fender hooks with exclusive never-oil leathers – no mold – no mildew – guaranteed! Call 954.759.9929, or see us at megafend.com Corporate Offices– Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

YACHT CARPETS AND DESIGN

SPECIALISTS AT INTEGRATING HELICOPTERS WITH SUPERYACHT DESIGN, BUILD AND OPERATION

▲

Frankentek Yacht Security Systems have been the leaders in early warning detection systems since 1993. Underwater Hull-Mounted PTZ Cameras for security, inspections and recreation. Unique ONE-WIRE system saving costs and maintenance.

▲

●

Military-Grade Y-View Thermal Imaging Cameras Multi-Purpose Wireless Paging System for discrete communication.

▲

●

User-Friendly 3D Touch Screen Controls with Joystick

●

Five-Star Service Cameras monitor dining tables and proactively serve guests discretely.

FOR TAILOR-MADE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS PLEASE CONTACT OUR SPECIALISTS. USA Dick Tracy dtracy@pantaenius.com +1 401 619 1499

Germany Björn Burkert bburkert@pantaenius.com +49 40 37 09 11 59

Great Britain Wayne Knibbs wknibbs@pantaenius.co.uk +44 17 52 22 36 56

Monaco Michelle Van der Merwe mmerwe@pantaenius.com +377 97 70 12 02

Fender and Specialty Hooks Solid and HDI™ Inflatable Fenders Removable Chafe Gear FenderCoat™ Covers Boarding Platforms Transom Fenders Boat Hooks

INNOVATION | EXCELLENCE | FUNCTIONALITY

OLIVER TREUTLEIN OWNER

OT OLIVER TREUTLEIN GMBH

info@heliosma.com +44 (0)1872 329503

www.heliosma.com +44 (0)780 7021215

FRITZ-WENDT-STR. 9 · D-40670 MEERBUSCH TEL.: +49[0]2159 - 4017 · MOBILE: +49[0]173 960 6131 OLIVER.TREUTLEIN@OT-TEPPICHE.DE · WWW.OT-TEPPICHE.DE

CardFile

To feature your business card, contact colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com.

www.eliteyachtlinen.com

Ironside Associates Ltd Specialist Security Services

Keith Simpson MBE /RQGRQ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 1RUZLFK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 0RELOH Email Website $GGUHVV

info@ironsideassociates.co.uk www.ironsideassociates.co.uk %LVKRSVJDWH /RQGRQ (& 0 43

"Your Life Safety is Our Main Concern"

Early Warning Perimeter/Life Safety Protection Systems

Logo & dock mats, UV protected, machine washable, 2yr guarantee. Anti fatigue ortho mats, wet area non slip protective matting. T: (+34) 620 266 212 E: sales@eliteyachtlinen.com

ZZZ HOLWH\DFKWOLQHQ FRP ZZZ HOLWH PDWV FRP

Specialists in

Superyacht Security 3LUDF\ 3URWHFWLRQ &UHZ 7UDLQLQJ 9,3 3URWHFWLRQ 3HUVRQDO Residential

Under this sign you will conquer

LSN

,QYHVWLJDWLRQ 6XUYHLOODQFH &RYHUW 6XUYHLOODQFH Matrimonial Dispute Evidence

Early Warning Protection Systems

"Your Life Safety is Our Main Concern"

David M. Zutler 7226 Via Genova Delray Beach, FL 33446

Founder/CE O

Bus: 561.865.7500 Dmzutler @gmail.com

www.LifeSafetyNow.com

Starclass Yacht Transport Monaco Phone Mobile

+377 9777 0375 +33 6 0354 8131

info@starclassyachttransport.com www.starclassyachttransport.com www.easyyachttransport.com

(OPING TO VISIT SOME EXOTIC PLACES ON YOUR NEXT SUPERYACHT CHARTER

-AKE SURE YOU HAVE 1UANTUM S :%2/ 30%%$Â STABILIZATION INSTALLED AND THIS WILL NOT BE ONE OF THEM

4HE !RT OF 3TABILIZATION #ALL 1UANTUM TODAY TO DISCUSS THE STABILITY AND COMFORT OF YOUR YACHT 3 7 TH !VENUE &ORT ,AUDERDALE &, 4 - & % MPERKINS QUANTUMHYDRAULIC COM WWW QUANTUMHYDRAULIC COM

B R E A T H TA K I N G

Nature is forever enthralling us. And Awlgrip® is happy to follow her lead. With an unmistakable gloss, durability and performance that can be relied on to show a yacht at its finest, Awlgrip has long been recognized as the most dependable yacht paint available, supported with the finest technical back-up. Want to take your breath away – start and finish with Awlgrip. FINISH FIRST

NORTH AMERICA 2270 Morris Avenue Union New Jersey 07083 TEL: 888.355.3090 FAX: 908.686.8545 EUROPE Bannerlaan 54 2280 Grobbendonk Belgium TEL: 32.14.25.7770 FAX: 32.14.23.0880 AUSTRALIA Unit E54 Gold Coast City Marina 76 Waterway Drive Coomera Queensland 4209 Australia TEL: 61.7.5573.9655 or 1800.007.866 FAX: 61.7.5573.9677 NEW ZEALAND 686 Rosebank Road Avondale Auckland New Zealand TEL: 64.9.828.3009 or 0800.150.527 FAX: 64.9.828.1129 ASIA No.1 Tuas Avenue 4 Singapore 639382 TEL: 65.6862.2928 FAX: 65.6862.0778 Awlgrip® and the AkzoNobel logo are trademarks of, or licensed to, AkzoNobel. © Akzo Nobel N.V. 2012.