Yachting Times Magazine #10

AMERICA’S BILINGUAL BOATING MAG

LA REVISTA NÁUTICA BILINGÜE DE AMÉRICA

YACHTING TIMES AZIMUT GRANDE SL120

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Superb style and performance in this sport luxury yacht | Gran estilo y velocidad en este lujoso y deportivo mega yate

Ferretti 870

Optimal space and comfort of a great yacht | Amplio espacio y comfort de un gran yate

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Expands at the press of a button Más amplio con sólo apretar un botón

CONTENTS | CONTENIDOS

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DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTAMENTOS

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

PROFILES | PERFILES

6. From the Editor

18. Azimut Grande SL120

48. Billy Joel

8. Letters to the Editor

24. Ferretti 870

54. Cory Silken

43. Subscription

30. Wider 42’ 36. The “Richard & Arnold”

CRUISING & TRAVEL | CRUCEROS Y VIAJES

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS Y EVENTOS

62. Magical New Zealand

10. IN BRIEF

TECH & SAFETY | TECNOLOGÍA Y SEGURIDAD

12. Les Voiles de St Barth

42. Great boating iPad apps – Part 1

FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE

14. The HMS Bounty

MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO

16. Panerai Special Edition Series

68. Creating style and comfort on board

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72. Fashion picks for Spring 74. Featured Hotel 82. Featured Cocktail

COVER PHOTO | FOTO DE TAPA AZIMUT GRANDE SL120

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Editor & Publisher Dolores Barciela Executive Editor Laura Failoni Managing Editor Maria Iriondo Tech Editor Adolfo Mrongowius

YTM Publisher Dolores Barciela with sons Agustín and Adolfito, along with YTM Executive Editor Laura Failoni, at the top of the St Augustine Lighthouse, in St Augustine, FL, the nation’s oldest city and port. For more information on the St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, please visit www.staugustinelighthouse.org

Art & Design De Palma Design Contributors Cory Silken, Billy Black, Lisa Overing, Pierre Hervé, Nancy Bloom, Judy Dutra, Benjamin-Émile Le Hay, Nancy Birnbaum.

from the editor Hope you started a great 2013!

This is our third anniversary and we’d like to celebrate it with our loyal readers, subscribers and advertisers; thank you all for your invaluable support!

This year, our anniversary gifts are three items of yachting sportswear by SLAM. Please see page nine for more information and how to register to win.

With this issue, YTM will be present at the Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, Miami Boat Show, Palm Beach Boat Show, and Antigua Classics.

We’ll also be at the superb Les Voiles de Saint Barth event. This prestigious regatta takes place in the chic Caribbean island of Saint Barthélémy from April 8 to 13, 2013. You may read more about it on page twelve. Fair winds to you all this Spring!

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Espero que hayan comenzado un excelente 2013!.

Este es nuestro tercer aniversario y queremos festejarlo con nuestros leales lectores, suscriptores y anunciantes; gracias a todos por su invaluable apoyo!.

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Con esta edición, YTM estará presente en el Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, Miami Boat Show, Palm Beach Boat Show, y la regata clásica de Antigua.

También estaremos en el espectacular evento Les Voiles de Saint Barth. Esta prestigiosa regata tiene lugar en la chic isla caribeña de Saint Barthélémy del 8 al 13 de Abril del 2013. Pueden leer más sobre esto en la página 12. Y buenos vientos para todos esta primavera!.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | CARTAS AL EDITOR

October 12, 2012 Dear Editor, It was a delight to see the article you did in your beautiful Autumn 2012 issue about the 2012 Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering. Your images by Nancy Bloom were gorgeous and caught the real spirit of this yearly event that is sponsored by Arey’s Pond Boat Yard in Orleans, MA. It is always such a great pleasure to take part in this wonderful event. Not only is it a fun time for one and all, but the proceeds go to local organizations who work to educate people and protect the beautiful water environment of Pleasant Bay and surrounding Cape Cod. Thanks for producing such a classy magazine and for highlighting outstanding events like this!

Sincerely, Skip Hall - Orleans, MA

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Couach 2600 Fly motor yacht under construction

ast September 2012, Chantier Naval Couach introduced - with a great return on the international super yacht scene - a complete and spectacular new collection of seven different yachts between 13 and 50 meters in Glass-Kevlar, including a new 26.50 meters motor yacht, now under construction at Gujan-Mestras -- France based yard.

A range from the 13mt of Hornet (tender boat), 2300 (fly and open), 2600 fly, 3300 fly, 3700 fly, 4500 fly and 5000 fly (La Pellegrina).

Hulls n°1 of Couach 2600 FLY is already under construction. Delivery preview in 2013.

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Ferretti Group Palm Beach Showroom erretti Group America has just unveiled its new showroom in Palm Beach. The spectacular showroom was designed by Riva Yacht Designers Mauro Micheli and Sergio Berretta. Visit Ferretti Group at 125 Worth Avenue Palm Beach, FL.

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

4th edition of “Les Voiles de St Barth”, from 8th to 13th April 2013

n just three years, “Les Voiles de St Barth” has become the not to be missed yachting event in the heart of the Caribbean. The world’s finest yachts, from classic boats to Maxis, often with leading figures at the helm such as Peter Holmberg, Gavin Brady and Lionel Péan will meet again this year on the many races organized around the island of St Barthélémy.

For its 4th edition, Les Voiles de St Barth is keeping great surprises in store, with an on-shore atmosphere dedicated to the finer things in life and a wide range of events, bringing together sailors from all around the world.

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

The HMS Bounty SOME PEOPLE CHASE RAINBOWS, I CHASE TALL SHIPS Text & Photos by Nancy Bloom

ith the tragic loss of the HMS Bounty, I recall how I once got the opportunity to photograph this amazing tall ship in Provincetown, Massachussets.

There I also met Captain Walbridge and his crew.

On August 21,2012 I received an email from Rex McKinsey, Provincetown’s Harbormaster, informing me that the HMS Bounty had just tied up at MacMillan Pier. Rex often let me know when large vessels entered the harbor knowing my passion for photographing tall ships and schooners. I immediately went to my computer and read everything I could find on the HMS Bounty. I had heard she was famous, but didn’t realize how famous. Wow! It was like having a movie star come to Provincetown.

I headed to the pier and took several photos of this beautiful majestic vessel. I spent some time speaking with her friendly crew members and learned that she would only be in Provincetown for 12 hours—at 6 a.m. she would be heading out for Plymouth, MA and then from there to Gloucester, MA. Wanting so much to take a photo of her with her sails up, I got up early the following morning and headed to the pier. When I arrived, she had already left. I quickly drove to Herring Cove Beach and waited. Finally she appeared and I was able to take several photos of her as she passed by. I drove to the end of the beach and was able to capture her going around the hook of Cape Cod right by the lighthouse. What a beautiful sight it was. That wasn’t enough—I got in my car and headed to Provincetown Visitor’s Center and then again to Race Point Beach to take more photos. That still wasn’t enough so I headed to Gloucester, MA a week later to catch my last glimpse of her during the Mayor’s Race.

The HMS Bounty, a replica of the original Bounty, was created by MGM in 1962 for the movie, “Mutiny on the Bounty,” which starred Marlon Brando. Ship builders constructed the tall ship from the original plans of the Royal Navy with one exception— they made her one-third larger than the original Bounty to accommodate cameras and other filming equipment.

Since 1962, she has starred in numerous movies, including the “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” with Johnny Depp, “Treasure Island” with Charlton Heston in 1989 and more recently she appeared in the 2004 “The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie.”

On October 25, 2012, the HMS Bounty left New London, Connecticut. She was heading for St. Petersburg, Florida hoping to avoid hurricane Sandy. Four days later, the ship’s captain contacted the Coast Guard reporting that the tall ship was taking on water. At the time of this notification, she was off the coast of North Carolina about

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160 miles from the hurricane with a crew of sixteen people who were preparing to abandon ship. Thanks to the help of the United States Coast Guard, fourteen people were rescued. Unfortunately, longtime Captain Robin Walbridge and crewmember, Claudene Christian, did not survive. Search efforts for Captain Walbridge took place until November 1st when they were suspended. The world will miss both of these amazing people and the HMS Bounty—one of the most famous square-rigged sailing vessels.

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

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AZIMUT GRANDE SL120

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Material courtesy of | Material cortesía de Azimut Benetti Group he first mega yacht in the Azimut Grande series to be called Sport luxury. Thirty-six metres of Azimut Benetti quality in the Grande range. Unmatchable style, liveability, and unparalleled comfort. Speeds from 36 to 40 knots depending on the interior fit-out selected by the yacht owner; with two Rolls-Royce water jets and a central booster.

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Consisting of planing boats over thirty metres, Azimut Grande is the most exclusive yacht range in the Azimut collection. Since January 2011, together with other Benetti gems, it has formed part of the Azimut Benetti Group’s “mega yacht” business line.

The ambitious design brings together Azimut’s recognized technological leadership in highperformance boat building with Benetti’s experience in developing custom solutions, and managing customer relations during the different construction phases: Azimut Grande has benefited from Benetti’s expertise in advanced design and construction technologies in the mega yacht sector. Boat owners now have a wide range of options thanks to Benetti’s semicustom boat production.

Aside from the location of certain integral yacht components such as the engines, bilges, and main bulkheads, the boat owner has been given total freedom in the detailing of construction and decor.

The overall concept and style of this new design are the work of Stefano Righini, with interiors by Carlo Galeazzi.

l primer mega yate de la serie Azimut Grande en llamarse S po r t l ux u r y.

Treinta y seis metros de calidad Azimut Benetti en la línea Grande. Estilo único, habitabilidad y confort inigualable, con una velocidad de 36 a 40 nudos dependiendo del equipamiento interior seleccionado por el propietario del yate, con dos turbinas Rolls-Royce y elevador de potencia central.

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Con barcos de planeo de más de 30 metros, Azimut Grande es la línea de yates más exclusiva de la colección Azimut. Desde enero de 2011, junto con otras joyas de Benetti, ha formado parte de la línea de negocios de “mega yates” del Grupo Azimut Benetti.

Dejando de lado la ubicación de ciertos componentes integrales del yate como los motores, las sentinas y los mamparos principales, se le ha otorgado total libertad al propietario del barco en los detalles de construcción y decoración. El concepto y estilo general de este nuevo diseño son obra de Stefano Righini, mientras que el interior es obra de Carlo Galeazzi. ¿Cuál es el objetivo del nuevo 120SL? Experimentar el mar y el yate sin restricciones, reduciendo el contraste entre el interior y el exterior hasta que prácticamente desaparece.

Un objetivo que cobra vida en cuanto se eleva la pasarela: tan pronto se sube a bordo, se accede a la cubierta principal. Aquí la cabina y el área del living se unen para formar un deck unificado, con dominio visual a toda hora del día.

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As Paolo Vitelli, chairman of the Azimut Benetti Group says: “Azimut Grande represents a tangible response to the needs expressed by our boat owners: it is an appealing and distinctive line that doesn’t cut corners in terms of comfort and flawless performance. Rigorous trials and tank testing have helped develop a high performance keel that can cruise with ease, even in rough seas. Adopting water jet transmissions has significantly limited vibrations and noise, maximizing on board comfort for the boat owner and guests”.

What is the aim of the new 120SL? To experience the sea and the yacht without limits, reducing the distinction between interior and exterior until it practically disappears.

A goal which springs to life as soon as the gangway comes up: as soon as you climb on board, you’ll find yourself on the main deck.

Here, the cockpit and the living area come together to form a unified deck, with commanding views at all times of the day.

The main saloon of the Azimut Grande 120SL is 60 square metres; its 50 square metres of glazing and the additional operable skylight above – which reveals more than 15 square metres of sky and sea - provide an unprecedented sensation: the distinction between inside and outside virtually disappears, there is no longer any difference felt between the two.

The liveability and expanse of the interiors is emphasized by opening the glazing, which separates the living area from the cockpit to create a single space in direct contact with the sea.

The living area comes standard with a ten-person dining table and two sofas, and can of course, be closed off and climate controlled.

The main deck is an area where boat owners can freely express their taste and personalize the furnishings. Drawing on the boatyard’s design experience, its technical staff are on hand to establish the boat owners’ desires and propose solutions that shape them and bring them to life.

The lower deck layout offered by Azimut is a perfect example of high liveability.

The owner’s cabin measures 43 square metres, with 11 of these dedicated to separate his-and-

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Azimut Grande 120SL is powered by three 16cylinder, 35.7-litre MTU engines, each capable of delivering 2400 hp at 2450 rpm.

El salón principal del Azimut Grande 120SL tiene 60 metros cuadrados; sus ventanales de 50 metros cuadrados y el tragaluz superior operable adicional, que deja ver más de 15 metros cuadrados de cielo y mar, brindan una sensación inigualable: el contraste entre el interior y el exterior prácticamente desaparece, casi no se siente diferencia entre ambos.

La habitabilidad y la extensión de los interiores se acentúan al abrir los ventanales que separan el área del living de la cabina para crear un único espacio en contacto directo con el mar. El área del living se comercializa en versión estándar con una mesa de comedor para diez personas y dos sofás y, por supuesto, se puede cerrar y se puede controlar su temperatura.

El diseño de la cubierta inferior que ofrece Azimut es un ejemplo perfecto de gran habitabilidad.

El camarote armador mide 43 metros cuadrados, con 11 de ellos dedicados a baños separados para hombre y mujer. Los dos ventanales de vidrio ofrecen imponente vista al mar y llenan el interior con luz natural. El área de la tripulación con tres camarotes, uno con cama doble, sirve para separar y aislar el camarote armador de la sala de motores, asegurando aún más la tranquilidad y el confort.

La disposición también incluye tres camarotes para invitados: un camarote VIP en la proa con cama doble, y dos camarotes con literas simples hacia la mitad del barco, cada uno con baño privado. Además, la cubierta inferior está

hers bathrooms. The two glassed windows offer breathtaking sea views and fill the interiors with natural light.

The crew area with its three cabins – one with a double bed – serves to separate and insulate the owner’s cabin from the engine room, further ensuring quiet and comfort. The layout also includes three guest cabins: one VIP cabin in the bow with a double bed, and two cabins with twin beds amidships, each with a private bathroom. In addition, the lower deck is equipped with an additional day head for day guests.

All the spaces on the boat are detailed with finishes and materials in light and dark tones; brown stained Zebrano wood and cream coloured Foglizzo leather are paired with steel and glass elements. The lighting scheme employs recessed LED ceiling lights and spots with continuous intensity adjustment.

Even the exterior is designed and constructed to offer the best possible vacation experience.

Towards the bow, a small sitting room and two large sunpads allow for total relaxation, all the while ensuring the necessary privacy.

Between the openable roof section over the saloon and cockpit, a flybridge creates an additional outdoor living area equipped with a steering station, Jacuzzi, and dinette sofa. At the stern, is the swimming platform above the transmissions with stairs going up to the cockpit.

The garage, among the largest in this category, can house a tender of up to 5.5 metres and two jet skis up to 2.9 meters in length.

equipada con un baño adicional para usar durante el día para los invitados que sólo se queden a pasar el día. Hasta el exterior está diseñado y construido para ofrecer la mejor experiencia de vacaciones posible.

Hacia la proa, una pequeña área con asientos y grandes colchonetas para asolearse invitan al relax total, mientras que garantizan la privacidad necesaria. Entre la sección del techo con posibilidad de apertura sobre el salón y la cabina, un puente superior crea un área de living exterior adicional equipada con una consola de dirección, jacuzzi y un sofá para sentarse a la hora de la comida. A popa se encuentra la pla-

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Azimut Grande 120SL is powered by three 16cylinder, 35.7-litre MTU engines, each capable of delivering 2400 hp at 2450 rpm. The 16V 2000 MTU is one of the most reliable and modern engines on the market and is used in various configurations. The three engines are paired with two Rolls Royce water jets - KaMeWa side water jets and a central booster - for true thoroughbred performance: The maximum speed is 36 knots, with unexpected acceleration and handling for a unit of this size. This is due also to high-quality electronic assistance that uses original elements from propulsion and transmission producers, as well as an integrated Naviop system.

In the bilge there is a passage of more than 21 meters going all the way to the engine room, making it possible to inspect the hidden elements of the boat.

With the new Azimut Grande range flagship, the Azimut Benetti Group reinforces its role as a leader in the mega yacht world, reasserting its capacity to anticipate the needs and requirements of the most demanding boat owners.

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taforma de baño sobre las transmisiones con escaleras que suben hasta la cabina.

El garaje, entre los más grandes en su categoría, puede alojar una embarcación auxiliar de hasta 5,5 metros y dos motos de agua de hasta 2,9 metros de largo.

El Azimut Grande 120SL está impulsado por tres motores MTU de 16 cilindros y 35,7 litros, cada uno con capacidad de rendir 2400 hp a 2450 rpm. El MTU 16V 2000 es uno de los motores más confiables y modernos del mercado y se utiliza en distintas configuraciones.

Los tres motores están asociados con dos turbinas Rolls Royce, turbinas laterales KaMeWa y un elevador de potencia, para un verdadero desempeño de pura cepa: La velocidad máxima es de 36 nudos, con una aceleración y facilidad de manejo inesperados para una unidad de su tamaño.

Con el nuevo yate insignia de la línea Azimut Grande, el Grupo Azimut Benetti refuerza su condición de líder en el mundo de los mega yates, reconfirmando su capacidad de anticipar las necesidades y requerimientos de los propietarios de barcos más exigentes.

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THE NEW FERRETTI 870 Material courtesy of Ferretti Group | Material provisto por el Grupo Ferretti

Comfort, sporty features and an optimized use of onboard space characterize this new model, which further expands Ferretti Yachts’ range of “great” boats

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La comodidad, características deportivas y un uso optimizado del espacio a bordo caracterizan este nuevo modelo, que amplía la oferta de “grandes” barcos de Ferretti Yachts

he spaciousness and the comfort of a great Ferretti yacht ensured by an overalllength of more than 26 metres, in spite of a hull below 24 metres, is one of the great strengths of the new Ferretti 870. Available in the standard roll-bar version or with an optional hard top, depending on the owner’s wishes, this yacht extensively renovates the large-yacht range of the historical Ferretti Group’s brand.

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a amplitud y comodidad de un gran yate Ferretti están garantizadas por una eslora total de más de 26 metros a pesar de tener un casco de menos de 24 metros: esta es una de las grandes fortalezas del nuevo Ferretti 870. Se encuentra disponible en la versión estándar con techo roll-bar o en su opción de techo duro, dependiendo de lo que desee el propietario. Este yate renueva ampliamente la

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“The new Ferretti 870 comes with two 12V 2000 M94 MTU engines which allow it to reach a cruising speed of 27knots and a maximum speed of 30.5 knots.”

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The Ferretti 870 is yet another accomplishment resulting from the cooperation between Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT - Advanced Yacht Technology (Ferretti Group’s research and naval design center), and a team of architects and designers of the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup.

While preserving some of the most successful features of its predecessors, the Ferretti 870 stands out for its many innovative design solutions, including the bronze dome over the navigation bridge - also found on the Ferretti 800 - and large glazing extending along the entire main deck and in the hull, at the cabins’ level. The two open-view windows in the master cabin, in particular, have now been joined by large windows with opening portholes in the guest cabins and two windows in the VIP cabin (located at the extreme bow), which result in extraordinary indoor brightness and offer guests wonderful views.

The new Ferretti 870 stands out for the extensive use of fine walnut-stained natural oak wood, which can also be found in some interior décor details, such as the doors and drawers of the furniture, featuring lacquered tops and frames.

Below deck, wood is combined with leather, which has been used to furnish all cabins.

The living area, dining area, galley and helm station are all on the main deck, but the last two, located afore, have been completely sepa-

gama de grandes yates de la histórica marca del Grupo Ferretti.

El Ferretti 870 es otro logro más que resulta de la colaboración entre Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT - Advanced Yacht Technology (el centro de investigación y diseño naval del Grupo Ferretti), y el equipo de arquitectos y diseñadores del Centro Stile Ferrettigroup.

Además de conservar algunas de las características más exitosas de sus predecesores, el Ferretti 870 se destaca por una gran cantidad de soluciones de diseño innovador, como por ejemplo el domo de bronce sobre el puente de navegación, que también se encuentra en el Ferretti 800, y una gran superficie vidriada que se extiende a lo largo de la cubierta principal y en el casco, a nivel de los camarotes. A las dos ventanas con vista abierta del camarote armador particularmente, ahora se han sumado grandes portillos que pueden abrirse en los camarotes de los invitados y dos portillos en el camarote VIP (ubicado en el extremo de la proa), que tienen como resultado una luminosidad interior extraordinaria y le ofrecen una vista maravillosa a los invitados.

El nuevo Ferretti 870 se destaca por el extenso uso de madera natural de roble teñida en color nogal, que también se puede encontrar en algunos detalles de la decoración interior, como las puertas y cajones de los muebles con su

rated from the rest of the boat. The saloon is a large open space allowing to enjoy the sea in the utmost comfort. The large glazing on the broadside ensures incredible brightness, making this room even more stylish and pleasant.

Moreover, all interiors are fitted with Cantalupi spotlight lighting systems. The dining area, to port, is furnished with a “Mirror” glass table by Omnidecor and eight leather chairs with steel frames, supplied by Calligaris. The whole saloon is fitted with a Bang & Olufsen audio system.

The galley and the helm station have been extensively modified too. The steering station is now located to starboard and benefits from an excellent front and side view; moreover, simply opening the door behind him, the captain can immediately get a perfect view towards the stern too. The highly ergonomic pilot seat ensures maximum comfort and all onboard equipment and controls are within easy reach.

A large number of storage compartments and a high cabinet have been placed behind and to the right of the helm station, to stow and easily find everything the captain may need while cruising. Left of the steering station, a comfortable dinette with an L-shaped sofa and a chart table with a pouf allow the guests to help the captain define the best course, and share with him the pleasure of cruising. A sliding door located behind the dinette provides a sec-

parte superior y marcos laqueados. Bajo la cubierta, la madera se combina con cuero, que se utilizó para equipar todos los camarotes.

Las áreas del living, comedor, cocina y timonera se encuentran en la cubierta principal, pero las últimas dos, ubicadas a proa, han sido separadas del resto del barco por completo. El salón es un amplio espacio abierto que permite disfrutar del mar con el máximo confort. La cocina y la timonera también han sido modificadas en gran medida. La consola de dirección ahora está ubicada a estribor y se beneficia con

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una excelente vista de frente y lateral; además, con sólo abrir la puerta detrás de él, el capitán puede inmediatamente tener una vista perfecta hacia la popa también.

La cubierta inferior se accede desde un espacio central, en el medio del barco. Todos los camarotes del Ferretti 870 han sido agrandados moviendo todas las áreas de la cubierta inferior hacia la popa, para explotar al máximo la parte más ancha del yate, una solución que no requirió cambios a la sala de máquinas, las cabinas de la tripulación ni el garaje respecto del modelo anterior, el Ferretti 830. El nuevo 870 incluye tres camarotes dobles (en el camarote de invitados ubicado a babor, las camas también pueden separarse), más un cuarto camarote con dos literas simples ubicado en la banda de estribor del barco. Todos los camarotes tienen su propio baño en suite y una cabina de ducha por separado.

En cuanto a su desempeño, el nuevo Ferretti 870 viene con dos motores 12V 2000 M94 MTU, que le permiten alcanzar una velocidad crucero de unos 27 nudos y una velocidad máxima de 30,5 nudos. A velocidad máxima, el barco tiene un rango de 300 millas náuticas, que aumentan a 358 millas náuticas a velocidad crucero. En la versión con techo duro, el Ferretti 870 alcanza una velocidad máxima de 30 nudos, garantizando un rango de 300 millas náuticas y una velocidad crucero de 27 nudos, dando como resultado un rango de 350 millas náuticas.

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ond access to the galley, which can also be reached from the outside through a door located along the port side deck (as well as from the lobby), which the crew can conveniently use to bypass the saloon. The white lacquered kitchen by Ernestomeda is equipped with Bosch household appliances and a GE side-byside fridge, and also features a functional quartz resin worktop.

The lower deck is accessed from the lobby, amidships. All cabins on the Ferretti 870 have been enlarged by moving all lower deck areas towards the stern, so as to make use of the widest part of the yacht to the fullest - a solution that did not require any changes to the engine rooms, the crew quarters or the garage with respect to the previous model, the Ferretti 830. The new 870 includes three double cabins (in the guest cabin located to port the beds can also be separated), plus a fourth one with twin beds located along the right broadside. All cabins have their own ensuite head and separate shower box.

The master cabin has been entirely redesigned: it is now positioned lengthwise and has become a true full-beam cabin, incredibly bright thanks to the double glazing with portholes and finely furnished with a sofa that extends along the entire length of the portside glazing and a sliding lacquered table. A vanity unit with a builtin pouf is located under the opposite glazing.

As far as performance, the new Ferretti 870 comes with two 12V 2000 M94 MTU engines which allow it to reach a cruising speed of 27 knots and a maximum speed of 30.5 knots. At the maximum speed, the boat has a range of 300 nautical miles, which increases to approx. 358 nautical miles at cruising speed. In the Hard Top version, the Ferretti 870 reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots ensuring a range of 300 nautical miles, and a cruising speed of 27 knots resulting in a range of 350 nautical miles.

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Wider 42’

Push-Button Big! Finally, someone has come up with a unique boat under 50 feet.

Text by | Texto por Bill Ando

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¡Más grande con sólo apretar un botón!

Por fin a alguien se le ocurrió un yate único que mide menos de 50 pies.

f you happen to come across a Wider 42’ while messing around in a boat off of Fort Lauderdale, you won’t forget it. Its profile is unique, with its raised foredeck and a large lounging area forward of the helm station. It’s like a song you can’t stop humming. It gets in your head and only time will let it go.

If you see it at anchor, you’ll definitely remember the boat, in fact enough to ask ‘what is that?’

That’s when the Wider 42’ gets actually wider.

Unlatch the gunwales, punch two buttons and via the automatic, electronically controlled mechanism the cockpit lives up to its name. In 12 seconds what was 97.7 square feet becomes an area of 193.8 square feet. The gunwales move out, the floor panels fold down and take their places.

Unseen (from aboard the boat) are the hull sides that fold down and function as flotation and stabilization. At anchor, it effectively becomes a trimaran. You can extend only one side if you wish. There are pop-out safety gates fore and aft that keep wandering guests on board. There’s a boarding ladder too, making reboarding from the water easy. The entire unit is built in carbon fiber and stainless steel to minimize corrosion and all its related woes.

Darren Datson, U.S. sales manager, says it is dropped in as unit and installed that way.

The Wider 42’ was developed by Tilli Åntonelli, the man behind Ferretti’s Pershing brand, in conjunction with Mark Wilson, champion powerboat racer. The high performance, lightweight model was built according to the very latest vacuum-infusion molding techniques using carbon and vinylester resins, and other components in vacuum pre-preg carbon. Its stunning performance is guaranteed by the combination of a lightweight model, excellent weight distribution, and multi-stepped hull technology, Arneson Drives with high performance propellers driven by a pair of staggered, 480-horsepower Cummins QSB 5.9 diesels.

Offering maximum versatility of use, the owner of a Wider 42’ has the option between two different stern configurations. (It is possible to order it with both configurations, as they are interchangeable.) The Wider 42’ houses a 11.2foot personal water craft in an open garage; al-

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i mientras navega por la costa de Fort Lauderdale se cruza con un Wider 42’ no lo podrá olvidar. Su perfil es verdaderamente impactante con su cubierta de proa elevada y un gran espacio de relax frente a la timonera. Si lo ve anclado, le llamará la atención tanto como para preguntarse qué es y es posible que haga un gran esfuerzo para averiguarlo, no vaya a ser que sea algo que le haga perder la razón.

Destrabe la borda, presione dos botones y a través de un mecanismo automático controlado en forma electrónica la cabina le hace honor a su nombre. En 12 segundos, el área que era de 30 metros cuadrados, se convierte en un área de 60 metros cuadrados. Las bordas se mueven hacia afuera, los paneles del piso se pliegan y toman su lugar. Fuera de vista (desde a bordo del yate) se encuentran los lados del casco que se doblan hacia abajo y cumplen funciones de flotación y estabilización.

Anclado, se convierte definitivamente en un trimarán. Se puede extender sólo un lado si así se

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ternatively, the lazarette houses a nine-footlong rubber dinghy and there is storage for scuba-diving equipment—an aft sun pad is located atop the lazarette.

The space forward of the pilot house, the mobile terrace, is fitted with a carbon bench, which can be split in two in order to create a luncheon/dining area together with an electric table that lifts from within the floor.

The pilot and co-pilot seats can be folded up and become a comfortable back support for standing while driving. The external galley furniture is fitted with a sink, a large central worktop, a teppan-yaki griddle for healthy cooking without flame, and a 51-liter removable icebox.

There is an observer’s seat behind the main seat—convenient and comfortable.

The steering console includes a built-in multiview touch-screen display, similar to those used in Formula 1 racing cars. The center console features all of the necessary functions to operate the vessel, including controlling the movement of the mobile terrace as well as the lights and anchor operation. The wheel rotates around the permanently affixed center console.

The forepeak is home to the double berth as well as the head and shower. Along the sides are removable bags that can be given to guests ahead

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Antonelli has given a lot of thought to the Wider 42’.

It seems he thought of everything—including two boats in one.

desea. Hay puertas de seguridad desplegables a proa y a popa que mantienen a bordo a los invitados que se mueven por el barco. También hay una escalera para abordar, haciendo que el regreso a bordo desde el agua sea más simple. Toda la unidad está fabricada en fibra de carbono y acero inoxidable para minimizar la corrosión y los desgastes. Darren Datson, gerente de ventas para los Estados Unidos, dice que se entrega como una unidad y se instala de esa manera.

El Wider 42’ fue desarrollado por Tilli Antonelli, el hombre detrás de la marca Pershing de Ferretti, junto con Mark Wilson, campeón de regatas de barcos a motor. El modelo liviano de alto rendimiento se construyó de acuerdo con las mejores técnicas de modelado por infusión en vacío, utilizando carbono y resinas viniléster, como también otros componentes en fibra de carbono preimpregnada al vacío. Su extraordinario desempeño está garantizado por la combinación de un modelo liviano. Esto se debe a la excelente distribución del peso y la tecnología multi-stepped hull y Arneson Drives con hélices de alto rendimiento, impulsadas por un par de motores diesel Cummins QSB 5.9 escalonados de 480 caballos de fuerza.

Con este yate que ofrece máxima versatilidad de uso, el propietario de un Wider 42’ tiene la opción de elegir entre dos configuraciones diferentes de popa. (Es posible ordenarlo con ambas configuraciones ya que son intercambiables). El Wider 42’ contiene una embarcación auxiliar personal de 3,4 metros en un garaje abierto; alternativamente, la bodega contiene un bote inflable de 2,75 metros de largo y hay espacio para guardar equipo de buceo; sobre la bodega en la popa se encuentra un solárium.

La consola de dirección incluye una pantalla táctil incorporada con múltiples vistas, similar a las que se utilizan en los autos de carrera de Fórmula 1. La consola central presenta todas

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of time to bring their stuff along with them, and then just hang it up—no transfer problem.

There is also a working galley, with a 160-liter fridge and freezer, a space for a microwave, a single burner electric cook top and a sink.

At the tip of the bow, the anchor features a patented system, which enables deploying its chain without the risk of it becoming tangled up during sailing. A CCTV camera is turned towards the anchor system with the relative built-in display in the center of the steering wheel. This makes it possible to operate directly from the helm station.

Keeping with Antonelli’s lightweight mindset, fixed-fiberglass seats have been replaced with inflatable ones. If desired, they can be used in the water as floating mattresses and seats, increasing the relaxation factor. Produced in polyurethane and equipped with a small compressor, when not in use, the seats can be placed in the cavity of the bulwark of the mobile terraces.

Antonelli has given a lot of thought to the Wider 42’. It seems he thought of everything— including two boats in one. There is also a 150footer shown on the website which means there is as a bigger boat in the works. If you decide to buy one, get used to people gawking.

las funciones que son necesarias para operar la embarcación, inclusive controlar el movimiento de la terraza móvil, al igual que las luces y la operación del ancla. El timón gira alrededor de la consola central que se encuentra fija permanentemente.

El espacio habitable a proa incluye una litera doble, el baño y la ducha. A los lados, hay bolsos extraíbles que se les pueden entregar a los invitados con anticipación para que traigan sus cosas con ellos y luego simplemente las cuelguen en donde corresponde, sin cambiar las cosas de un bolso a otro. También hay una cocina, con un refrigerador y congelador de 160 litros, espacio para un microondas, un anafe eléctrico de una sola hornalla y un fregadero.

Antonelli planeó muy bien el Wider 42’. Parece que pensó en todo, hasta en dos yates en uno.

En su página web, muestran también un yate de 150 pies, lo que significa que hay un barco aún más grande en proceso de construcción. Si decide comprar uno, acostúmbrese a dejar a todos boquiabiertos.

Contacto: Wider Yachts at Yacht Works 954-921-7401. wideryachtsusa.com

Contact: Wider Yachts at Yacht Works 954-921-7401. wideryachtsusa.com

LOA: 43’ 8” Closed beam: 11’6” Open beam: 21’8” Draft: 2’11” Fuel/water: 264 gallons/ 66 gallons Speed, Top/Cruising: 50 knots/40 knots Range at cruise: 400 nm Power: 2 x 480-hp Cummins QSB 5.9.

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Giving New Life to an Old Boat Nueva vida para un viejo barco Text & Photos by | Texto y Fotos por Judy Dutra

ishing vessel ‘Richard & Arnold’ has been plying the waters of New England for over 80 years. In the autumn of 2011, we were faced with the prospect of having to scrap our old fishing boat after she was accidently struck while at the dock, causing it to leak worse than it had during our 32 years of ownership.

We chose to keep the traditional fishing method alive while bringing the old wooden dragger into the 21st century. We had two choices: give up on the boat, letting it be stripped and junked or turn her into something more, breathing new life into the old wooden vessel. Because fishing is our business and our way of life, the boat needed to be safe, with enough comfort to call it home for months at a time.

Built in 1924 by the Casey Boat Building Co, Fairhaven, MA she is one of the oldest continually fishing vessels in the NE Atlantic waters. The original plans were lost in a fire at the boat yard in the 1950’s and it is impossible to know exactly who drew her

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l barco pesquero ‘Richard & Arnold’ ha navegado las aguas de Nueva Inglaterra durante más de 80 años. En el otoño de 2011 nos enfrentamos con la posibilidad de tener que desechar nuestro viejo barco de pesca después de ser golpeado accidentalmente cuando estaba atracado en el muelle, lo que causó una vía de agua nunca vista en los 32 años que nos ha pertenecido.

Teníamos dos opciones: darnos por vencidos con el barco y convertirlo en chatarra o transformarlo en algo más, dándole nueva vida al viejo barco de madera. Nuestros permisos nos dejan seguir pescando, es nuestro negocio y nuestra forma de vida, pero era necesario salvar el barco y dejarlo con la suficiente comodidad como para que fuera un hogar durante varios meses.

El Richard& Arnold”, construido en 1924 por Casey Boat Building Co, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, es uno de los barcos pesqueros más antiguos que surcan continuamente en las aguas del noreste del Atlántico.

Su puerto en Provincetown, Massachusetts, ha apoyado a la in-

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First the hull was sanded to bare wood taking years of paint off. The system we used is attributed to Allen Vaitses who wrote the book on ‘Mechanical Fastening’.

Epoxy resin was rolled onto the hull, and then layers of roving-mat, four layers on the hull, six in the stern and eight under the keel were applied.

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lines, but we were told that Major Casey collaborated with John Alden giving her the lines of a coastal schooner.

Her homeport of Provincetown, MA has supported a fishing industry since before the pilgrims found its wide harbor. With its decline, the regulating of fish has become a top priority thereby spawning a new generation of fishermen and boats.

Recent regulations have allowed buying, selling and trading of permits in order to keep a sustainable fishing industry intact. We are seeing the beginning of a new era with tighter controls, modern efficient machines and fewer boats. In order to continue using the Richard & Arnold for fishing, we needed to do something about the leaky old hull. My husband tells me he has pumped Cape Cod Bay through her. Our boat needed serious work, changes necessary for structural integrity.

We were fortunate to be introduced at Rose Marine in Gloucester, MA to Dickey Crowley who would teach us the proper way to put glass and cloth on a hull. My husband, Dave has had a number of experiences with fiberglass, but nothing like what was in store for us. Winter months on the North Shore of Massachusetts can be extreme in cold, snow and wind. In order to keep out the elements, maintaining an

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dustria pesquera desde antes de que los peregrinos descubrieran su amplio puerto. Con la industria pesquera en decadencia, la regulación de la pesca se ha vuelto una prioridad, engendrando así una nueva generación de pescadores y barcos.

Las nuevas normas permiten la venta, compra e intercambio de permisos a fin de mantener intacta una industria pesquera sustentable. Estamos viviendo el comienzo de una nueva era en la pesca, con controles más estrictos, máquinas modernas y eficientes, y menos barcos. Para continuar utilizando el Richard & Arnold para pescar teníamos que hacer algo con el viejo casco y su famosa vía de agua.

Nuestro barco necesitaba cambios para mantener su integridad estructural y la decisión fue clara desde un principio: salvaríamos el barco haciendo lo que fuera necesario para mantener sus líneas intactas. Tuvimos la suerte de que en Rose Marine en Gloucester, MA, nos presentaran a Dickey Crowley, quien nos enseñó la forma correcta de recubrir el casco con fibra de vidrio. Mi esposo, Dave, había tenido varias experiencias con la fibra de vidrio, pero nada como lo que nos esperaba. Los meses de invierno en la costa norte de Massachusetts pueden ser extremadamente fríos, con nieve e

environment suitable to laying on glass and cloth, a large white plastic building took shape, creating a cocoon around our old wooden boat.

First the hull was sanded to bare wood taking years of paint off. The system we used is attributed to Allen Vaitses who wrote the book on ‘Mechanical Fastening’. Epoxy resin was rolled onto the hull, and then layers of roving-mat, four layers on the hull, six in the stern and eight under the keel were applied. Two men in respirator-masks spent many hours applying the liquid glass and cloth, giving a structural face-lift to the boat from rail to rail. The 60-foot vessel has been given a complete hull upgrade, renewing her original lines, adding another lifetime. The metamorphosis took 3 months under the big white tent.

The hard work has paid for itself ten times over, as the Richard & Arnold now is safe, dry and still able to catch fish.

The wooden hull is now sheathed and surrounded by an ecoskeleton. The pump rarely is heard and she has picked up two knots while steaming. For all of this we thank the men at Rose Marine and Mr. Crowley without whom this would not have been possible. After a spring fishing for squid and a

intensos vientos. Para mantener los elementos de trabajo en perfectas condiciones y sostener un ambiente adecuado para recubrir el barco con la fibra de vidrio, se realizó una gran construcción de plástico blanco, creando un capullo alrededor de nuestro viejo barco de madera. En primer lugar, se lijó el casco hasta observar la madera lavada, quitándole años de pintura. Se cubrió el casco con resina epoxi y luego se aplicaron capas de fibra de vidrio: cuatro capas en el casco, seis en la popa y ocho bajo la quilla.

El trabajo duro valió la pena y el Richard & Arnold ya se encuentra a salvo, seco y todavía en condiciones de pescar.

Después de pescar calamares en la primavera y lenguado en el verano, se encuentra de regreso en el muelle en Provincetown y está nuevamente en proceso de cambio. El área que se encuentra debajo de la cubierta se está reacondicionando para que sea adecuada para vivir en el mar, y para que la esposa del capitán tenga todas sus comodidades: una nueva cocina, baño, litera doble y un lugar para escribir. Si todo sale según lo planeado, esperamos estar pescando nuevamente la próxima primavera, esta vez con comodidad.

La industria pesquera de Nueva Inglaterra ha sufrido enormes

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We were fortunate to be introduced at Rose Marine in Gloucester, MA to Dickey Crowley who would teach us the proper way to put glass and cloth on a hull.

summer catching fluke, the F/V Richard & Arnold is back at the dock in Provincetown and again in the process of change.

The area below deck is being readied in a manner suitable for living aboard so that the captain’s wife will have her creature comforts: a new galley, regulation head, double bunk and a place to write. The foredeck has been rebuilt, lengthened, taking part of the old fish-hold, adding eight feet of living space to the foc’sle. The old interior was completely removed and an outline of the new living quarters is now taking shape. If everything goes as planned, we expect to be fishing again this spring, this time in comfort. Fishing will continue to make us a living and so the tradition lives on as will the F/V Richard & Arnold. cambios, al igual que los viejos barcos de madera y los hombres de hierro que trabajan en ellos. La pesca continuará siendo nuestro medio de vida, así que la tradición sigue viva, al igual que el F/V Richard & Arnold.

NAUTICAL TWILIGHT The story of a Cape Cod fishing family.

By Judy Dutra There are twelve working eastern-rigged fishing boats left on the entire east coast of America; the “Richard & Arnold” is one of them. Nautical Twilight recounts the true-life adventures of men and women whose unique lifestyle is disappearing from our coastal communities.

The wife of a Provincetown fisherman remembers Cape Cod Bay, the Middle Bank, Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean as she recalls the best and the worst of commercial fishing.

The world of commercial fishing has changed, but the people who love the watermen’s life have not. $14.95 ISBN # 9781463617745 Available at Create Space or Amazon.

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Great Boating iPad Apps – Part 1

By Nancy Birnbaum

oaters are catching the wave and diving into the App Store for everything from navigation & charting to basic communications apps for their iPads, and Apple says that they’ve sold over 100 million of them since they first hit the market. With over 12,175,900 registered vessels in the U.S. alone, I wouldn’t be surprised to find that a few million boaters now use a mobile device of some kind.

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Fortunately for those who have climbed onboard the mobile tech boat, there are some terrific new apps ready to make boating even more fun and safe.

The biggest change over the past year for handheld devices is the number of apps now available that connect to NMEA data via WiFi and TCIP. Which reminds me of the top question readers ask, “How can I interface my boats’ systems to my iPad?” Some great news for the techie-types who want to virtually “run” their boat from the palm of their hand.

Many developers like Digital Yachts, Zapf, Ocean Equipment and ShipModul, have brought this capability to the world of iOS, thereby allowing data from instruments like wind and speed, as well as AIS and radar to be streamed to a laptop over WLAN or over WiFi to an iOS device. Note: You must have a device (such as Digital Yacht’s iAIS or SeaMate1A) that will get your NMEA data from your boat’s network to your various i-devices. But the good news is that it’s getting easier to integrate and the new apps are really well designed.

Here are a few for your consideration:

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Garmin BlueChart Mobile Garmin International Free (Charts are available via in-app purchase and range from $29.99 -$69.99).

Just released in November 2012, BlueChart Mobile is the next level of Charting for boaters with iPads. It does what most of the top Nav apps do, like use the same BlueChart data available for Garmin chartplotters right on your iPad, but that’s where the similarities end and the cool design takes you on a whole new voyage to charting heaven. The first big new element is the download interface. With BlueChart Mobile, once you’ve got your chart (via the easy in-app purchase), you’re offered a large-scale view of the area (say North America), with a simple grid overlay. By clicking on a specific box you can choose which areas to download—a great space-saver for your device. Zoom into to see chart features and overlays for weather conditions, (temps, wind direction/speed) grib.

One drawback: The new Garmin app does not support NMEA or AIS or any of the WiFi units mentioned here.

Plus, you’ll have to buy iPad charts even though you may already have charts for your Garmin chart plotter.

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BlueChart Mobile has ActiveCaptain inside! For those of you not already using it, ActiveCaptain is a web community that provides real-time content generated by mariners, for mariners. It’s a virtual cruising guide that never goes out of date. Read and write reviews about marinas, local boating knowledge, anchorages and hazards. More than 100,000 boaters write reviews and update the information on ActiveCaptain—with more users joining all the time. Best Feature: It’s seriously difficult to pick just one favorite feature on this terrific app, but it may just be the cool info wheels that pop-up when you click on any icon from the ActiveCaptain overlay or hazard. It’s just a really fun interface!

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If you’re lucky enough to have Raymarine electronics onboard you’ll want to have this handy app on your iPad that lets you display everything from you e-Series or c-Series Multi-function Display (v 315 or later).

Even better than RayView, RayControl puts your iPad in the driver’s seat. Use it just as you would your Multi-function Display, with touch screen interaction and a virtual slide-out MFD keypad. Chart plotting, depth/Fishfinder, engine systems, radar, even view video from any installed cameras. Uses onboard WiFi network.

SEAiq Open/ SEAiq USA

Sakhalin, LLC Free (Charts are available via in-app purchase).

The USA version is $9.99 with free charts from NOAA.

What makes one Nav app stand apart from all the others? In the case of the new SEAiq, it’s the ability to view always up-to-date vector charts of the USA; however the free versions do limit you to only displaying charts of scales greater than 1:50,000 until you purchase the upgrade. Vector charts offer more detail and faster scrolling than Raster. SEAiq Open is unique for allowing users to install their own charts, including S-57, S63, and CM93 charts, which means that you don’t have to purchase the same charts you’ve already bought a few times over. Though the interface is less than ideal (transfer chart files via iTunes), it is another great benefit not found in other nav apps.

You’ll need a fast connection to set it up the first time. SEAiq Free and SEAiq Open are among the few navigation apps with a useful free version. All the versions offer some good bells & whistles including ActiveCaptain, WiFi NMEA, AIS, and night color modes. You’ll need a fast connection for the set up. I found it took quite some time to download charts or transfer ActiveCaptain data and wished that it could have done it in the background while I went on with other things. Best Feature: ActiveCaptain interface and support of external NMEA/AIS over WiFi. In fact, according to the creator of SEAiq Mark Hayden (a sailor who lives aboard with his family), it is the ONLY charting app of those reviewed here that supports NMEA and AIS over WiFi and TCP. “The SEAiq AIS is good enough that professional pilots that board 1000ft freighters use it,” Mark tells us.

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SHIP’S SYSTEM INTEGRATION On-Board ONboard Solutions Free

It used to be that your ship’s library held all your various manuals, cruising guides and any “fun” reading took up whatever space remained. Thank goodness that ONboard came to the rescue with a great app that organizes all your boating-related reading into one really small digital space. On-Board gives you the ability to integrate and display your boat’s documents, photos, videos- both personal and from your yacht’s manufacturer, dealer or mechanic.

Get real time info from your boat’s manufacturer. Need to search for how to prime your fuel system? You can search your manuals and find it fast. Manage all your important records like maintenance, registration, insurance, financing, warranties and claims. Best Feature: Getting your own unique email address at yourname@yacht.com!

To be continued in the YTM Summer 2013 issue…

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hether stockpiling mansions or adopting orphans from impoverished nations in the name of everlasting love, most stars live outside society in a way that mortals, struggling to pay the minimum due on their credit cards, can hardly relate.

Singer-songwriter Billy Joel is no different, his most pronounced eccentricity is his lifelong love affair with the sea which has endured the rise and fall of fame, fortune and several trips back and forth to divorce court.

Despite the fame and the many millions, Joel, now 60, has worked to stay connected to the water, both as a sailor and as a designer, creating jobs for the Mainers in 1996 with the development of the Shelter Island Runabout vessel line, when the economy turned sour. These 38-foot, go-fast lobster boats, which run 55 mph, put boat builders who were dangerously close to standing in the unemployment line back on the assembly line.

“Billy didn’t come from money and he considers himself very lucky in this life,” says Capt. Gene Pelland,

l cantautor Billy Joel ha estado enamorado del mar desde sus primeros años A pesar de su fama y sus muchos millones, Joel, de 60 años, ha trabajado para seguir conectado con el agua, como navegante y como diseñador, generando empleo para los Mainers en 1996 con la creación del Shelter Island Runabout cuando la economía se volvió inestable. Estos barcos pesqueros de langostas de 38 pies, que alcanzan los 88,5 km/h, devolvieron sus puestos de trabajo a constructores de barco que se encontraban peligrosamente al borde del desempleo.

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De Long Island a las giras El romance entre Joel y los barcos comenzó más o menos al mismo tiempo en el que comenzó a tocar el piano, alrededor de los cuatro años, cuando “tomaba prestados” los barcos de otras personas que él y sus amigos de Long Island siempre devolvían. Cuando era niño soñaba con navegar los Mares del Sur en un tramp steamer, lo más lejos de Nueva York posible.

Joel llegó a ser dueño de hasta cinco yates al mismo tiempo y de incluso una flota de impactantes Downeasters. Siempre que podía, en sus giras con Elton John en los últimos 20 años, Joel se quedaba en uno de sus embarcaciones con sus perros, Fionoula y Sabrina, en lugar de hospedarse en un hotel.

Los yates de Billy Joel diseñó junto con Doug Zurn su yate de 57 pies, Vendetta. Este barco de época para transporte de pasajeros navegaba a unos 80 km/h de máxima, llevando a Billy a toda velocidad desde su casa en Oyster Bay hasta Manhattan. Argos, un Ellis 36 con un estilo muy retro, es su barco de pesca en mar abierto y se encuentra amarrado en Miami. Argos alcanza los 30 nudos, bastante bien para un barco pesquero de langosta. Su “jeep” es una embarcación de aluminio de 28 pies que sirvió de embarcación auxiliar para su joya, Audacious, un Inace de 95 pies, vendido recientemente.

Granito de lujo y jatobá, una madera nativa de Brasil, conforman el tradicional interior del Audacious, que se completa con tonos neutros para los muebles, los mamparos y la alfombra. Este explorer presenta un camarote principal en cubierta ubicado detrás de la timonera, en donde se encontraba originalmente la

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the man entrusted with Joel’s boats. “In his upbringing, if you didn’t work for something you didn’t get it. Billy has a strong work ethic, whether it was playing a wedding until 2 a.m. or getting up at 4 a.m. to jump on a boat as a kid.”

A New York State of Mind Joel’s love affair with boats began about the same time that he started playing the piano, around age four, “borrowing” people’s boats that he and his Long Island buddies always brought back. As a boy, he dreamed about cruising in a tramp steamer on the South Seas, about as far away from New York as he could get. An inauspicious child of divorce, musing of an adventurous sea life served as both an escape and a goal.

As a songwriter, Joel channeled his working-class roots while his success carried him far away from them. His career began playing weddings in The Echoes at 16 and he had a stint as a bar singer. His first album, Cold Spring Harbor, was released in 1971 and included She’s Got A Way, re-released as a hit years later. After leaving the real Cold Spring Harbor of his inspiration, he moved to Los Angeles and became a household name, skyrocketing to superstardom in 1973 with the title track, Piano Man. While it only hit #25 on the Billboard Top 100, it stands as one of Joel’s anthems, right up there with My Life and Uptown Girl, the iconic video with model ex-wife Christie Brinkley.

He wed Brinkley on a yacht cruising the Hudson River at the height of his fame in 1985. The six time Grammy winner has sold over 100 million records, has had top10 hits in three different decades and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

The fortune he amassed tickling the ivories enabled him to stop borrowing boats and indulge his oceanic obsession, owning as many as five boats at a time, including a fleet of head-turning Downeasters. Whenever possible during tours with Elton John over the past 20 years, Joel stayed on one of his boats with his dogs, Fionoula and Sabrina, over a hotel.

Billy’s Boats Joel’s been labeled a balladeer and reincarnated himself as a rocker, but he will always be a hard working piano man yearning for the sea. He co-designed his 57-footer, Vendetta, with Doug Zurn. The vintage commuter ran 50 mph at the top end and, zipping Billy from his house in Oyster Bay into Manhattan.

Argos, a very retro-styled Ellis 36, is his offshore fishing boat moored in Miami, a surrogate home. Argos

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cubierta superior cerrada, con tres camarotes dispuestos generosamente bajo la cubierta, todos con baño en suite hecho en granito. Todas las cabinas de la tripulación fueron remodeladas para lograr un confort más moderno, una de las cuales se encuentra en la cubierta de proa. Los camarotes y las cabinas de la tripulación fueron reubicados en el proceso de modernización de la embarcación, cuando también se creó un espacio de carga a medida para tres de las motocicletas de Joel, dos Royal Enfields y una Honda Valcary para explorar las islas del Caribe.

La configuración funcional de este yate de expedición siempre ha capturado a Joel. Con el aspecto y las funciones de un barco de carga, lo atrae casi tanto como la idea del pesquero de langosta. Se trata del mismo

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tops out at 30 knots, good for a lobster boat. His “jeep” is a 28-foot aluminum landing craft that served as a tender for his recently sold jewel, Audacious, a 95-foot Inace.

Luxe granite and jatoba, a native Brazilian cherry wood, comprise Audacious’ rather traditional interior, complemented with neutral tones for furniture, bulkheads, and carpet. This explorer sports an on-deck master stateroom located behind the wheelhouse, where the sky lounge was originally located, with three generously appointed staterooms below deck, all with granite ensuite heads. All crew quarters were refurbished for modern comfort, one of which is in the fos’cle. The staterooms and crew cabins were relocated during the vessel’s retrofit where a custom cargo hold was created for three of Joel’s motorcycles, two Royal Enfields and a Honda Valcary to explore Caribbean islands.

The expedition yacht’s functional configuration has always captured Joel. With the look and function of a cargo ship, it entrances him almost as much as the lobster motif. It’s the same genre: a vessel that salty men with calloused hands actually live and work on.

“I want a boat to look like a boat and feel like a ship,” Joel says. “Even my fishing boats are anachronistic looking, like something out of the 1930’s.”

He grew up fishing and has been a sailor all his life .

You can hear it in his songs, especially those that pull your heartstrings.

Joel used the nautical metaphors in the 1993 hit Lullaby to explain the concept of death to his then young daughter, Alexa. His Grammy nominated album Storm Front, with its number one, Top 40 hit Downeaster Alexa, is a tribute to the bay men still struggling to eke out a living in one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. He connects with the type of people associated with the water, bonded by camaraderie in the elements. Cold Spring Harbor, one of Joel’s first hits in 1970, is a direct influence of his working class, Long Island roots. Whether turbulent or peaceful, the ocean, as one’s ultimate destination, if not at least mentally, permeates Joel’s psyche and lyrics as embodied in River of Dreams.

And what would happen if the piano man developed a permanent case of stage fright? He’s got royalties galore and myriad business interests beyond Maritime Music, but with an incurable case of boat on the brain, he’d probably be back on the water, busting his back, earning a living the hard way. Just for kicks.

“It’s in his roots: you dig your heels in and you work,” Pelland says. “He’s not above jumping back on that oyster boat that made his hands bleed.”

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género: una embarcación en la que vivían y trabajaban hombres de agua salada con callos en las manos.

“Quiero una embarcación que se vea como un barco y se sienta como un buque”, comenta Joel. “Incluso mis barcos pesqueros tienen un aspecto atemporal, como salidos de los años ‘30”.

Su amor por los barcos se puede escuchar en sus canciones, especialmente en las que tocan el corazón. Joel utilizó metáforas náuticas en el éxito de 1993 Lullaby para explicarle el concepto de la muerte a su pequeña hija, Alexa. Su álbum nominado al Grammy, Storm Front, con su éxito número uno en el Top 40 Downeaster Alexa, es un homenaje a los hombres de la bahía que todavía luchan por ganarse la vida a duras penas en uno de los oficios más peligrosos del mundo. Cold Spring Harbor, uno de los primeros éxitos de Joel en 1970, tiene una influencia directa de sus raíces de la clase trabajadora en Long Island. El océano, turbulento o pacífico, penetra en la psiquis y en las letras de Joel, como su destino final o al menos mentalmente, como se observa en River of Dreams.

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Joel’s been labeled a balladeer and reincarnated himself as a rocker, but he will always be a hard working piano man yearning for the shore.

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Color of Wind,

by Cory Silken “El color del viento” Cory Silken

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n avid outdoor explorer, Cory Silken’s main photographic interest lies in sailing. He has crewed aboard the classic America’s Cup 12 Metre Class fleet in Newport, Rhode Island and is a champion Herreshoff S Class sailor. He now combines his passion for photography and love of sailing to document and preserve the grace of classic yachts, and convey the real thrill of sailboat racing. He is world renowned for his ability to fuse serenity with adventure in the inspiring scenes he captures. His award winning fine art racing images are never posed or set up; rather, they are special images, each a unique vantage point which portrays the dynamic range of light and life on the water.

Renowned for his unmistakable, dynamic sepia-tone

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l fotógrafo norteamericano Cory Silken, gran amante de la navegación, ha formado parte de la tripulación de los clásicos 12 Metros de la Copa América en Newport, Rhode Island y es un gran aficionado de la clase S de Herreshoff. En el presente combina su amor por la náutica con su pasión por la fotografía para conservar y documentar la elegancia de los barcos clásicos, y de alguna manera transmitir la emoción que aportan las regatas náuticas. Silken es conocido mundialmente por su habilidad en combinar la serenidad y la aventura en las escenas que captura.

Es famoso también por sus inimitables panoramas en color sepia y en su nueva exposición, llamada “El color del viento”, se podrán ver algunos de los puertos más hermosos del mundo como Grenada, New-

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Renowned for his unmistakable, dynamic sepia-tone panoramas, Silken’s new images in Color of Wind are saturated with the brilliant colors of some of the most breathtaking ports of call, including Grenada, Newport, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Cervo, and St. Barth’s.

panoramas, Silken’s new images in Color of Wind are saturated with the brilliant colors of some of the most breathtaking ports of call, including Grenada, Newport, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Cervo, and St. Barth’s. Stretched five feet wide on “gallerie wrap” canvas, the scope of this exhibition invites the viewer to experience a taste of the high life, including exceptional locations and multi-million dollar superyachts.

Silken’s remarkable timing captures the interaction between yachts, and the dynamic play of sailing. Whether invited aboard the newest superyacht or flying in a helicopter, Silken uses his privileged access to these private vessels to find unique vantage points and delivers an arresting perspective on the sport. The scope of this collection of works takes the viewer out of daily life and into the beauty of motion, color, and competition that lives on the water. By playing with space and geometry, Silken brings the viewer into the action of the world’s most dramatic locations.

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port, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Cervo y St. Barth’s.

Esta muestra que se expone sobre una lienzo estilo “gallery wrap” de 5 pies de ancho le invitará a disfrutar de estos hermosos lugares y sus lujosos yates.

Silken aprovecha su acceso privilegiado a estos barcos para encontrar puntos de ventaja únicos, y así presentar las perspectivas más interesantes del deporte náutico.

Su colección nos permite apreciar la belleza del movimiento, el color y la competición que se da en el agua. Al jugar con el espacio y la geometría, Silken nos permite acceder a la acción de algunos de los lugares más espectaculares del mundo. De hecho, su reconocimiento lo ha llevado a dirigir sesiones fotográficas para anuncios comerciales donde exhibe su destreza técnica sea fotografiando interiores, exteriores abordo o desde un helicóptero.

Cory Silken estudió Economía y Ciencias Ambientales en la Universidad de Boston, y cuenta con una amplia experiencia fotográfica que incluye la reproducción de diapositivas, retratos familiares, conciertos en vivo, imágenes forensicas para documentales, periodismo y moda.

En 2012 abrió la galería Cory Silken Photography Gallery en Newport, Rhode Island. Para obtener más información, visite www.CorySilken.com

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While recognized for these fine art sailing images, Silken’s talent is now on call in the megayacht industry. Directing commercial photo shoots for stunning sailing and motor yachts provides the creative challenge of combining artistry with precise technical skill.

Whether shooting interiors, lifestyle onboard, running from a chase boat, or helicopter aerials, Silken infuses his lively style into imagery for advertising.

Silken, who studied Environmental Science and Economics at Boston University, has a broad photographic background which encompasses very technical fine art reproduction slides, beautiful family portraiture, live concert photography, forensic documentary photography, photojournalism, and fashion. This varied experience gives him an excellent creative palette to approach new photographic assignments from a unique perspective.

Silken also offers manufacturing and publishing services, and his experience with the Silken Publishing line gives him excellent industry knowledge and connections. Custom products range from photo books and posters to apparel and house ware.

In 2012 he opened the Cory Silken Photography Gallery, located at 518 Thames St., in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.A. For more information please visit www.CorySilken.com.

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Magical New Zealand La mágica Nueva Zelanda

Text by | Texto por Diane Selkirk Photos by | Fotos por Diane Selkirk & Evan Gatehouse Map by | Mapa por Pierre Hervé

he tack was almost unremarkable: We steered 90 degrees through the wind and ended up sailing toward the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. What made the course change noteworthy was the yacht being the legendary Lion New Zealand maxi and my 10-year-old daughter Maia was at the wheel.

“Did I do it?” Maia asked.

“You rocked the tack.” I responded.

“Let’s do it again,” was the response from Lion’s cheery skipper.

When I first met my husband Evan, twenty six years ago, we were captivated by the progress of this very yacht. It was speeding around the world as part of the Whitbread 1985-86 race (now the Volvo Around the World Race)—losing a leg here, gaining a leg there and all the while its Kiwi skipper, the late Sir Peter Blake was becoming an international hero. The race may have ended in Portsmouth, but our relationship didn’t, we were in love.

Maia seemed older and wiser as she eyed the

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a bordada fue casi impecable: Viramos 90 grados a través del viento y terminamos navegando hacia Waitangi Treaty Grounds en Bahía de Islas en Nueva Zelanda.

Lo que hizo que el cambio de rumbo fuera notorio fue que el yate era un legendario maxi de los 80 llamado Lion Nueva Zelanda y mi hija Maia de 10 años estaba al timón. “¿Yo hice eso?” Preguntó Maia. “¡Excelente bordada!” Le contesté.

Hace 26 años, cuando conocí por primera vez a mi esposo Evan a los dos nos cautivó el progreso de este mismo yate. Se encontraba navegando alrededor del mundo como parte de la regata Whitbread 1985-86 (hoy la regata Volvo Around the World), cediendo terreno por acá, sacando ventaja por allá, al mismo tiempo que su capitán kiwi, el fallecido Sir Peter Blake, se convertía en un héroe internacional.

No soy de las personas que creen en lo sobrenatural. Pero descubrimos que Nueva Zelanda es una tierra repleta de ecos de espíritus, aunque algunas veces hablar de ellos es tapu. Pro-

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sails and then tweaked the glorious old boat’s course. As I watched her, I wondered how much of a boat’s intrinsic magic is left behind by the vessel’s designers, builders, and the crew who urge her across a finish line. And how much of this, I’ll call it spirit, might be flowing through the wheel into Maia’s hands.

New Zealand is a land rich in spirit echoes, though in some ways to talk about them is

bablemente no sea solo lo extraño de imaginar un velero (o un bosque, un edificio, una playa…) impregnado de una energía más profunda, lo que nos impida decir esas cosas en voz alta.. Los maoríes, los primeros pobladores de Aotearoa, tierra de la gran nube blanca (o Nueva Zelanda, como se la conoce) tienen muchas palabras para designar la energía de objetos inanimados. Mi favorita es hau. Traducido www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 63 |

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The Maori, who are the first people of Aotearoa, land of the long white cloud (or New Zealand as it’s come to be known), have many words for the energy of inanimate objects—my favorite is hau. Translated directly hau means wind, used differently it means the essence of something.

As we sailed, I was imagining the yacht’s hau and perhaps even feeling it. But then the wind, the physical wind, gusted, and Lion surged forward, propelling us through the Ireland-green islands and back to Waitangi—the site of the founding of New Zealand as a nation.

To see New Zealand adequately you need about six weeks. The goal is to travel clockwise, or anti clockwise, North Island, South Island, or a combo of both and set off exploring at a fairly leisurely pace. If, however, your trip to NZ is a quick visit from nearby Australia (as ours was), you need to develop a different strategy. We called ours the Sample NZ Tour. Much like in wine tasting, where you sip from a large number of varietals, vintages and vineyards (then try in vain to remember just which vineyard had the best Riesling on your next visit to the bottle shop...) in two days SNZ saw us travel from the Bay of Islands, to the Tasman Sea, through the Waipoua Kauri Forest to Hobbiton.

The Tasman Sea was windy, wild and rugged. The lush and inspiring Kauri forest, a sacred place in Maori culture, is home to the amazing Mahuta, the tallest and largest kauri tree in New Zealand, which according to Maori legend is the father of the forest and all that dwell in it.

From Waipoua we drove onward to Hobbiton, though the shire wasn’t our primary destination the way it was for Bilbo Baggins and so many of the movie’s fans. The movie set from Lord of the Rings 1 and 3 was recently rebuilt for the Hobbit movies. Over 65,000 faithful show up each year (some in costume, we had an elf and a hobbit on our tour) and wander through the hobbit trails—walking in Gandalf’s footsteps or looking out through Frodo’s door, reciting lines from the movies.

Our true goal that day was the hot springs in Rotorua where New Zealand’s tourism began.

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literalmente, hau significa viento; utilizado de otra manera significa la esencia de una cosa.

Pensaba en estas cosas mientras navegábamos, imaginándome el hau del yate y quizás hasta sintiéndolo. Pero luego apareció el viento, el viento físico, y Lion NZ se levantó hacia adelante, impulsándonos a través de las islas de color verde irlandés y de regreso a Waitangi, el lugar donde se fundó Nueva Zelanda como nación.

Para conocer Nueva Zelanda bien, se necesitan alrededor de seis semanas. El objetivo es viajar a favor de las agujas del reloj, o en contra, por la Isla del Norte y la Isla del Sur y aventurarse a explorar a ritmo de paseo. Si, acaso su viaje a NZ es una visita rápida desde la cercana Australia (como fue el nuestro), se necesita desarrollar una estrategia diferente. Llamamos a la nuestra el Tour de Muestra por NZ. En dos días, SNZ nos vio viajar desde la Bahía de Islas, hasta el Mar de Tasmania, a través del Bosque de Waipoua Kauri hasta Hobbiton.

Pero fueron los especiales barcos de Nueva Zelanda lo que nos atrajo verdaderamente. Y viajamos de regreso a Auckland con el objetivo de navegar una vez más antes del fin de nuestra travesía.

Navegar un barco de la Copa América es el sueño de muchos navegantes y todas las personas que nos esperaban en el muelle compartían nuestra vertiginosa emoción. SAILNZ, la misma empresa con la que navegamos el Lion New Zealand, tiene como objetivo permitirle a los navegantes avezados y a los novatos experimentar verdaderamente la potencia de un barco de la AC.

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“The lush and inspiring Kauri forest, a sacred place in Maori culture, is home to the amazing Mahuta, the tallest and largest kauri tree in New Zealand, which according to Maori legend is the father of the forest and all that dwell in it.”

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natural thermal bathing pools created by geysers and since then, the region has remained one of the main attractions in New Zealand— while at the same time the sacred waters have been central to Maori culture.

A soak in the hot bubbling water felt good after all the travel but we weren’t done sampling. We set off horse riding through the rolling green countryside and past sheep and further sheep (and yes, there are more sheep in New Zealand than people). Then we visited a Kiwi recovery program and saw a newly hatched chick. One evening we headed to a cultural show for a hangi (a feast cooked in an underground oven).

But it was the special boats of New Zealand that were the biggest draw for us. And we journeyed back to Auckland with the goal of catching one more ride before the end of our trip.

Sailing an America’s Cup boat is a dream of a lifetime for many sailors, and all the people who waited on the dock shared our giddy excitement.

The goal of the company that runs it, SAILINZ, the same one we sailed Lion New Zealand, is to allow seasoned sailors as well as newbies to truly experience the power of an AC boat.

Spray flew through the air as we charged along, hard on the wind. Auckland’s pretty skyline grew smaller and we flew past our rivals (even if they didn’t actually know we were racing against them). While Lion brought out our sense of awe, the AC boat brought out a previously underdeveloped competitive streak.

When we tacked we did it tightly, working as a team, grinding the huge winches in unison.

When it came time to raise the spinnaker, the complex move went perfectly. Perhaps the fact strangers came together as a team was simply a reflection of personal choice, and the effort of SAILNZ’s well-trained professional crew. But I’d like to think it was something more.

Perhaps hau is a real thing, and perhaps the boat’s essence demanded that we sail her swiftly.

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La bruma flotaba en el aire mientras arremetíamos contra el viento. La hermosa línea del horizonte de Auckland se hacía cada vez más pequeña y pasamos a nuestros rivales (aunque no supieran realmente que competíamos contra ellos). Mientras Lion nos asombraba, el yate de la AC sacaba de dentro de nosotros una veta competitiva que no habíamos sentido antes.

Cuando viramos lo hicimos en forma cerrada, trabajando como equipo, haciendo chirriar los enormes molinetes al unísono. Cuando llegó el momento de izar el balón, la compleja maniobra resultó a la perfección. Tal vez el hecho de que se hayan reunido extraños para formar un equipo haya sido simplemente un reflejo de las elecciones personales y el esfuerzo del equipo de profesionales bien entrenados de SAILNZ. Pero me gustaría pensar que hay algo más. Quizás el hau sea algo verdadero y quizás la esencia del barco pedía que lo navegásemos a toda velocidad.

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If You Go SAILNZ www.explorenz.co.nz offers a variety of sailing options:

Lion New Zealand - the Ultimate Day Sail in the Bay of Islands runs from October 21st to April 1st.

The 7.5 hour trip includes a BBQ lunch and cost roughly $90 US per person.

America’s Cup Sailing Experience departs from Auckland daily. The 2-hour trip costs roughly $132 US per person.

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Creating style and comfort on board Creando estilo y comodidad a bordo Text by | Texto por María Iriondo Photos courtesy of | Fotos cortesía de Yachtfit

hat do you get when you combine great taste, comfort and functionality on board?

You get Yachtfit, a small company, run by two young Mexicans who take care of every little detail to make your sailing experience more comfortable and enjoyable.

It may be easy to decorate your home but what about your yacht? Many of the vessels offer rather generic upholstery and furnishings that barely live up to the yacht’s elegant lines, and sometimes they just don’t feel comfortable enough.

Leave it to Yachtfit to add elegant touches to your dining table, high-end linens to your beds or fine toiletries and towels to your bathrooms. They’ll take care of any kind of arrangements you may wish.

Years ago, Jimena Fernandez and Fernanda de la Sierra moved from Mexico to Miami with their families. Soon after, Fernanda, who provided artwork

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legancia, confort y funcionalidad, tres palabras que Yachtfit conoce a la perfección. Esta pequeña empresa, dirigida por dos emprendedoras mexicanas, se encarga de hasta el más mínimo detalle para crear un ambiente elegante y único en la embarcación.

Conseguir todo lo que se necesita para “vestir” un barco no es tarea fácil. La mayoría de los barcos se entregan de fábrica con accesorios básicos y aburridos que, además de darle un look muy similar a todos, no están a la altura del mismo yate.

Yachtfit ofrece personalizar cada uno de los barcos de una manera acogedora y elegante, con productos de la mejor calidad. Sea lo que sea, Yachtfit lo hace. Desde manteles, almohadas, cuadros, cubiertos, uniformes para la tripulación, sábanas bordadas, hasta obras de arte y pequeños objetos como porta vasos y ceniceros.

Hace unos años, Fernanda de la Sierra y Jimena Fernández llegaron a Miami con sus familias y comenzaron a notar la gran necesidad de diseño interior que existía dentro del mundo náutico. Todo empezó

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from Mexico to some yacht owners in Miami, noticed that many of the yachts lacked style and didn’t live up to the newly acquired artwork. She was then asked to help with the rest of the accesories. “We realized that we can offer our clients solutions that will allow them to really enjoy their yacht,” explains Fernanda.

They understand that to nicely set up a yacht can be time consuming, so they began to offer their clients complete furnishing services.

“Some of our clients from Mexico have their yacht here in Miami and when they arrive, they don’t want to waste their vacation time shopping to decorate so they call us,” explains Jimena. “They can find everything with us, and we also take care of setting it up for them.”

Yachtfit opened its doors over a year ago. So far, they have already completed eleven orders and many more are in the works. As per their clients’ requests, they are expanding their business to work on homes and office spaces. The largest vessel they have worked on so far is a 164” Trinity and the smallest a 40” Intrepid.

“Neither the size of the vessel nor the size of the order

cuando Fernanda, quien importaba obras de arte desde México, notó que los barcos de sus clientes requerían no solo obras de arte, sino también muchos otros artículos de uso cotidiano y decorativo. “Nos dimos cuenta que podíamos ofrecer a nuestros clientes una solución para atender todas sus necesidades relacionadas con sus barcos”, explica Fernanda.

“Algunos de nuestros clientes de México tienen su yate en Miami y cuando llegan, no quieren perder tiempo haciendo compras para decorar su barco” explica Jimena. ”Les compramos todo y se los montamos.”

Yachtfit abrió sus puertas al público hace un año, y desde entonces han equipado más de 11 embarcaciones y realizado toda clase de pedidos. Gracias al éxito obtenido, han comenzado a expandirse al mercado de residencias y oficinas.

La embarcación más grande en la que han trabajado hasta ahora es un Trinity 164’ y el más pequeño un Intrepid 40’. “No importa el tamaño del barco ni del pedido, tratamos a todos nuestros clientes con la misma atención y dedicación,” nos explica Jimena.

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matters, we treat all our clients with the same degree of care and consideration,” adds Jimena.

“Many boats are transported from Europe to Miami on their way to Latin America. They usually remain here for some days and during this time, we are hired to set them up before they reach their final destination,” explains Fernanda.

Last March they also decorated a couple of Sunseeker yachts at the Palm Beach Boat Show, and last October they worked on some more boats for the same company at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

These two young entrepreneurs, who will be at the Miami Boat Show in February 2013, are passionate about their work and will do anything to assure your satisfaction with your Yachtfit experience.

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“Muchos de los barcos son transportados de Europa a Miami de camino a Latinoamérica”, nos cuenta Fernanda. “Suelen quedarse aquí por algunos días y durante este tiempo nos contratan para equiparlos completamente antes de que lleguen a su destino final”.

El pasado mes de marzo, Yachtfit equipó algunos yates de Sunseeker para el Palm Beach Boat Show y en octubre, Sunseeker le pidió que equiparan todos sus barcos para el Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Estas dos empresarias mexicanas, quienes estarán presentes en el Miami Boat Show en Febrero de 2013, harán todo lo posible para garantizar su satisfacción.

Para obtener más información, visite su sitio web www.yachtfit.net

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Maritime Style Gets Hot Lo último en moda para esta temporada

By Benjamin-Émile Le Hay | Contributing Fashion Editor Por Benjamin-Émile Le Hay | Editor de Moda

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA High Performance Watch, $3,200.www.zegna.com

inter and early Spring: For die-hard yacht enthusiasts seeking to enjoy year-round sailing for pleasure or competition, this may mean relocating your vessel towards warmer climes near the Equator. Other boat owners, who have hauled out their yachts and placed them in dry storage, might be ready to charter for a holiday.

Despite the chill up north, the peak Caribbean season is in full force. Yachting Times knows that your nautical wardrobe needs to be all about versatility. Perhaps that means throwing on a plush wool V-neck sweater for an evening of drinks in Shirley Heights or Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua or slipping into that perfect one-piece swimsuit for a dip into the cerulean Sea of Abacos.

Here, we offer a few choice indulgences that will keep every seafarer en vogue. Additionally, we have chosen a sampling of some great gifts that are bound to delight that special windjammer onboard.

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BURBERRY Heritage men's jacket, price upon request. www.burberry.com PANERAI Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio, $27,200. www.panerai.com

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CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION white wash textured calf travel and computer cases, $2,765 and $700. www.calvinklein.com

WILLIAM HENRY Wooly Mammoth Tooth Pens.

Ebonite, wooly mammoth tooth, diamond accent, $1,950. www.williamhenrystudio.com

anto en el invierno como la primavera, los grandes entusiastas de yates que buscan disfrutar de la navegación, sea para competir o por placer, buscan climas cálidos cerca del Ecuador. Durante los meses fríos, la temporada alta en el Caribe está en todo su auge. Por eso mismo, Yachting Times sabe que su vestuario debe estar acorde con el clima, pues posiblemente necesite un jersey de lana para las noches frescas cuando salga a tomar una copa en Shirley Heights o en el astillero de Nelson en Antigua, así como un buen traje de baño para darse un chapuzón en el azulado mar de Ábacos. A continuación les ofrecemos varias opciones de vestuario y regalos para estar a la última durante esta temporada.

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ANNA E ALEX. Love collection Bee and Flower earrings $325. www.annaealex.com

ANNA SAMMARONE wool sleaveless coat, $1,200. www.annasammarone.it

REBECCA TAYLOR GLOVES, $95 www.rebeccataylor.com

SHEILA JOHNSON Italian scarf, $475. www.sheilajohnsoncollection.com

ERES Maillot de bain, $435. www.eresparis.com.

SEA BAGS' Woolrich Forest Tote, $250. www.seabags.com

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arco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, is the first and only urban resort in Rome. Located in the elegant Parioli district, this oasis is nestled in the peace and quiet of a marvelous Italian garden with a large swimming pool, minutes away from the best designer shopping and museums.

Many of its 179 rooms have balconies with a view over the pool and private garden, a view shared by the hotel’s restaurant, the “Pauline Borghese”, which takes its name from the beautiful Canova statue in the nearby Galleria Borghese.

The 6.500 square foot “Prince” Spa opened in September 2010, establishing itself immediately as the most exclusive wellness center in Rome. The interiors have been created using fine wood, natural stone and precious marble, all materials that evoke nature and add elegance to all the areas of the Spa. The jewel in the

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l Gran Hotel Parco dei Principi & Spa es el primer resort urbano en Roma. Un verdadero oasis ubicado en un tranquilo jardín con piscina en el elegante barrio de Parioli, a tan solo minutos de famosas tiendas e importantes museos.

Muchas de sus 179 habitaciones cuentan con vistas al jardín y a la piscina, vistas que se comparten con su restaurante “Pauline Borghese” cuyo nombre proviene de la hermosa estatua de Canova de la cercana Galería Borghese.

El Spa Prince de 2.000 metros cuadrados abrió en septiembre de 2010 y se estableció como el centro de bienestar más exclusivo de Roma. Su interior ha sido diseñado con las más finas de las maderas, piedras naturales y mármol. La joya de la corona es sin duda la majestuosa piscina interior con su magnifico techo forrado de cristales de Swarovski.

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crown is its majestic indoor pool area with its magnificent starry ceiling studded with Swarovski crystals.

A range of facilities are on offer, including hydromassage, a twin tub for water games and a Kneipp course, a Hammam zone, Finnish saunas, a Turkish bath, an ice cascade, 10 treatments and massage rooms with chromatherapy and aromatherapy, two spa suites, a comfortable relaxation room offering herbal teas, a solarium, a 1600 square foot fitness room with the latest generation Technogym equipment, the Bio Bar and the Hairlosophy hair salon.

The two private Spa suites for couples are exceptional and incorporate different areas. Gold dominates in the Prince Suite, where there is a private Turkish bath, Aquaveda bed and Aquarelax hydromassage tub. The treatments offered are based on a thorough understanding of the vital energies of the body, with aromatic formulas using strictly natural ingredients with exclusive active principles, providing a daily sensory treatment with amazing results. In the Golden Suite, mother of pearl and gold combine to offer an equally striking environment, with candles, champagne, music and scents, all making it an unforgettable experience.

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Entre los servicios que se ofrecen están el hidromasaje, la sauna finlandesa, el baño turco, diez salas de masaje con cromoterapia y aromaterapia, un solarium, dos suites privadas, un gimnasio de 500 metros cuadrados con el avanzado equipo Techonogym, el Bio Bar y el salón de belleza Hairlosophy.

Las dos suites privadas del Spa son excepcionales. El oro domina en el Prince suite que cuenta con un baño turco, una cama Aquaveda y una bañera de hidromasaje Aquarelax. Los tratamientos se basan en un entendimiento minucioso de las energías vitales del cuerpo, a través del uso de fórmulas aromáticas hechas con ingredientes naturales para proveer un tratamiento sensorial con magníficos resultados. En el Golden suite, se usa una combinación de perlas y oro para ofrecer un ambiente único con velas, champán, música y aromas para crear una experiencia inolvidable.

El Gran Hotel & Spa Parco de Principi es parte de la colección hotelera de Roberto Naldi junto con el Hotel Spendide Royal de Roma, El Hotel Splendide Royal de Lugano y el Gran Hotel Eden de Lugano.

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CUBA LIBRE

FEATURED COCKTAIL | COCTEL DESTACADO

2 parts BACARDI® Gold Rum 4 parts cola Pour over ice in tall glass.

Garnish with two lime wedges.

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2 partes iguales de BACARDI® Gold Rum 4 partes iguales de Coca Cola Verter en un vaso alto con hielo.

Adornar con dos rodajas de lima.