Yachting Times Magazine #12

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MAGELLANO 43

The new mid-size Italian long range

by Azimut Yachts | El nuevo barco italiano de tamaño mediano y de amplia autonomía de Azimut Yachts

FERRETTI 960

Ferretti Yachts’ new flagship | La nueva embarcación insignia de Ferretti Yachts

Cruising around the Balearic Islands Navegando por las islas Baleares 12 - AUTUMN 2013 | OTOÑO 2013 www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

Sailing in the Seychelles Archipelago Surcando las aguas de las Seychelles

CONTENTS | CONTENIDOS

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DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTAMENTOS

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE LIFE

6. From the Editor

EMBARCACIONES

| MEDIOAMBIENTE Y VIDA MARINA

8. Letters to the Editor

20. Ferretti 960

52. Sailing in the Seychelles Archipelago

10. IN BRIEF

26. Magellano 43

76. Subscription

32. Ocean Alexander 120

FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE | MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS Y EVENTOS

PROFILES | PERFILES

58. Featured Hotel

12. Figawi Race

38. Johnny Chueh

62. Fashion Picks for Fall

14. Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering

40. Cantieri Sangermani

66. Books for Boaters

16. Bacardi Newport Sailing Week 18. Le Vele d’ Epoca a Napoli

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70. Chuck Connelly CRUISING & TRAVEL | CRUCEROS Y VIAJES

82. Featured Cocktail

46. Cruising around the Balearic Islands TECH & SAFETY | TECNOLOGÍA

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Y SEGURIDAD 72. Yacht Stabilizers

PHOTO COVER | FOTO DE TAPA Azimut 80 by Azimut Yachts

YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE ®

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

YTM Publisher Dolores Barciela with her eldest son Adolfito, at Fornalutx, Mallorca.

On the right: At the Bay of Naples, Italy, watching Le Vele d’ Epoca a Napoli with Mt Vesuvius in the background.

from the editor Hope you all enjoyed a nice summer in and around the water! In my case, it was a very special one as I was able to take my children to one of my favorite cruising grounds, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, Spain. I hadn’t been there in several years, and since my eldest son was born in Mallorca, over 10 years ago, he was now proud to return for a visit to his homeland. On page 46 you may find an article on the Balearics I wrote many years ago while living there with him.

We then flew to Italy where I attended Le Vele d’ Epoca a Napoli, a lovely classic & vintage yacht regatta sponsored by Officine Panerai for the first time. I was invited to follow the race from a spectator boat in the beautiful Bay of Naples.

It was a true joy to watch the yachts racing with majestic Mt Vesuvius in the background… bellissimo! You may read about Le Vele d’ Epoca on page 18.

I’d like to personally thank our readers who took the time to complete our survey, we truly appreciate your feedback and encouragement. The winner of the three-day stay in Treasure Cay Resort is Wendy Olsen from West Bend, WI. Congratulations Wendy, and hope you have a great time in the Abacos!

de la editora Espero que todos hayan disfrutado de un agradable verano! El mío fue muy especial ya que pude llevar a mis hijos a uno de mis destinos náuticos favoritos, las islas Baleares en el Mediterráneo, España. Hacía años que no las visitaba, y como mi hijo mayor nació en Mallorca hace ya 10 años, le dio gusto regresar a su isla natal. En la página 46 podrán encontrar una nota sobre las Baleares que escribí hace años mientras vivía allí con él.

Luego volamos a Italia donde estuve en Le Vele d Epoca a Napoli, una encantadora regata clásica patrocinada por Oficina Panerai por primera vez. Fui invitada a seguir la regata desde una lancha en la magnífica Bahía de Nápoles, y fue un verdadero placer ver a los veleros navegando con el Monte Vesubio de fondo. Pueden leer sobre esta regata en la página 18.

Me gustaría agradecer personalmente a los lectores que completaron nuestra encuesta, apreciamos sus comentarios y palabras de apoyo. La ganadora de la estadía en Treasure Cay Resort es Wendy Olsen de West Bend, WI. Felicitaciones Wendy, y espero que disfrutes mucho de las Abaco!

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Editors at Large Bill Ando, Lisa Overing, Diane Selkirk Art & Design De Palma Design Contributors Cory Silken, Pierre Hervé, Nancy Bloom, Benjamin-Émile Le Hay, Rodrigo Olson, Belinda Braithwaite, Francesco Rastrelli, Renato Polo, Dan Newland.

Business Development & Sales Lisa Besalel, lisa@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Marc Basis, marc@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Sofía Pagano, sofia@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Esteban Lozano, esteban@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Phone +1-786-237-7830 info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com P.O. Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 - USA PRINTED IN AMERICA 12 – AUTUMN 2013 | OTOÑO 2013

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YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE se publica trimestralmente por YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE LLC., P.O. Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, Tel/Fax: +1-786-237-7830. Copyright 2013 por YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE. Todos los derechos reservados. Prohibida la reproduccion total o parcial de los articulos, fotos y anuncios aparecidos en YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE sin el consentimiento por escrito del editor. Se ha intentado ser preciso a lo largo de toda la revista, pero no podemos responsabilizarnos por errores u omisiones que puedan ocurrir. Tampoco asumimos responsabilidad alguna por los servicios o productos anunciados en nuestras páginas. Tanto las notas y fotos editoriales como las enviadas serán tratadas con cuidado, pero no nos responsabilizamos por pérdida o daño de las mismas. Las notas firmadas no necesariamente reflejan la opinión o el parecer del editor de la revista. Las afirmaciones en ellas consignadas, por lo tanto, corren por exclusiva cuenta del autor.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | CARTAS AL EDITOR

WE WELCOME YOUR LETTERS SUS CARTAS SON BIENVENIDAS

AUTUMN ISSUE’S LETTER Dear Editor, I am an enthusiastic reader of your publication; I enjoy your excellent articles and elegant design. Your hotel editorials featured in the last two issues caught my attention, and I was pleased to visit this summer Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel in Rome, only to confirm that your description of a five star experience was superb and completely accurate!

Thanks for your good advice and congratulations on your fantastic magazine.

My best regards, Jackie Graves - Buenos Aires, Argentina This Issue’s Letter Winner receives a free one-year subscription to Yachting Times Magazine.

Estimada Editora, Acabo de regresar de Barcelona y el ambicioso proyecto de Marina Port Vell en el Puerto de Barcelona cobra forma. Port Vell no quiere ser menos que el entorno en el que está enclavado.

El Port de Barcelona apuesta a gestionar 11 millones de contenedores y 29.000 metros de línea de muelles cuando estén finalizadas las últimas ampliaciones. Estas transformaciones consolidarán al Port de Barcelona como el líder en el Mediterráneo y en Europa en tráfico de mercancías, cruceros y como puerto deportivo.

Marina Port Vell quiere ser el puerto más grande y elitista del mundo, con 160 amarres para barcos de hasta 180 metros de eslora y servicios de 7 estrellas. Un lugar para el yachting de lujo, con todo lo necesario e integrado plenamente a la ciudad condal.

Port Vell será sin duda uno de los destinos mundiales para embarcaciones singulares de gran eslora, a pocos minutos del aeropuerto de Barcelona y abierto al mar Mediterráneo.

Un saludo muy cordial y muchas felicidades por su excelente publicación.

Emilio Quesada - Madrid, España

Letters may be mailed to the Editor, PO Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149.

E-mails may be sent to info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com All correspondence must include your full name, address and telephone number.

We will edit letters for space and clarity.

If your letter is selected by our editors, you may win a gift as well.

Las cartas pueden ser enviadas por correo al Editor, al PO Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 o por email a info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Toda la correspondencia debe incluir nombre completo, dirección y número de teléfono. Las cartas pueden ser editadas por motivos de espacio y claridad. Si su carta es seleccionada por nuestros editores, se le podrá otorgar un premio también.

Muchas gracias, grazie, vielen danke, merci beaucoup, thank you!

Buongiorno, hello Dolores!

Please accept my heartfelt thank you for being the recipient of your prize and I thank Treasure Cay and Silver Airways as well - vielen danke!

I am overjoyed and thrilled to be able to take my son, Daniele Fossati, who has always been my sailing crew, navigator, best friend and my inspiration to show families that sailing can be enjoyed together and at any age.

Your publication also opens doors to many readers who speak other languages and this “no borders” philosophy is what our world needs more of.....just as the seas have no borders, such are we citizens of the world - without borders.

I am endorsing your magazine and spreading the word about your unique publication that shares everyone’s love of all things nautical......also happy to offer translation anytime in Italiano!

Arrivederci e grazie ancora dal fondo del mio cuore!

Wendy R. Olsen - West Bend, WI

Credit Correction YTM Summer issue: Page 70 | FASHION: Prada SPS 510 Sunglasses, $315 at Sunglass Hut. | 8 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

Our warm thanks to all our readers that took the time to complete our survey; we appreciate your feedback. The first 100 surveys received won a free one-year subscription to Yachting Times Magazine. And the winner of the 3 day stay at Treasure Cay Resort + courtesy airline tickets to the Abacos for 2 adults is Wendy Olsen from West Bend, WI. Congratulations, Wendy!

Nuestro cálido agradecimiento a todos nuestros lectores que completaron la encuesta; apreciamos sus comentarios. Las primeras 100 encuestas recibidas han ganado un año de suscripción gratis a la revista Yachting Times. Y la ganadora de la estadía de 3 días en Treasure Cay Resort y pasajes aéreos de cortesía a las Ábacos para dos adultos es Wendy Olsen de West Bend, WI. ¡Felicitaciones, Wendy!.

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IN BRIEF

Ferretti Group America to Open New Retail Center at Miami Beach Marina’s Most Premier location

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erretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury motor-yachts, comNew Ferretti Yacht Flagshipprising a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the nautical Ferretti Yacht 960 to be world including Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, CRN, Mochi Craft and Bertram, is proud to andisplayed during the VIP Grand Opening of Miami Beach Marina nounce that it now has the most premier retail center in Miami Beach Marina, located on the right corner, at the end of the MacArthur Causeway. The new sales center will house six top Ferretti Group sales executives, specializing in Ferretti Group product, Allied Marine brokerage listings, along with charter services and will showcase a rotation of new yachts, brokerage listings and new Ferretti Group U.S. debuts, starting this fall in its three prime slip locations at the marina.

To learn more about the Ferretti Group, its yacht offering, or the VIP Grand Opening of its Miami Beach Marina retail center please visit Ferrettigroupamerica.com

WHYKO LAUNCHES ALL NEW MY-AZUL 31

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hyko has launched the all-new MY-Azul 31 for an American client – a semi-custom 31 meter long yacht that cruises at over 40 knots, ideal as a commuter yacht and destined for use in Southern Florida. Whoever comes through the door at Whyko, the international nautical broker company with offices in Italy, Turkey and the United States, leaves with his/her dream come true. This experience is common to all clients, including the American owner who was present at the technical launch of his new jewel: the Azul 31, custom built by Italyachts of Carrara – part of Rodriguez Group, with a hull based on a Leopard and full custom interiors.

The Azul 31 is a luxury motor-yacht with a hardtop superstructure, while her sleek lines emphasize her sporty exterior. Both the project and construction are rooted in the consolidated and renowned Viareggio tradition of yacht building, and offer an extremely comfortable solid and reliable yacht. Life aboard is equally comfortable, either above decks or below, and all is custom made. www.whykocompany.com

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Credit Photographer Nancy Bloom - The photo taken at this year’s Figawi Race was awarded a prize at the Cape Cod Art Association’s Camera Club Competition held in Hyannis, MA

42nd Annual Figawi Race Photos by | Fotos por Nancy Bloom

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ailboats from all over New England lined up for the start of the 42nd annual Figawi Sailboat Race from Hyannis to Nantucket, MA. Over 240 sailboats, along with several powerboats took part in this year’s race, which kicked off the Cape Cod and Nantucket sailing season. This annual weekend event, held each year on Memorial Day weekend, attracted over 3,000 sailors and visitors from around the world.

For the past 27 years, Figawi Charities has supported hundreds of local and non-profit groups. This year Figawi teamed up with Holidays for Heroes, a Nantucket organization, and honored the Wounded Warriors Project to help soldiers who were harmed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Figawi is not just about camaraderie, winning and having fun, it’s about supporting good causes too!

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

21st Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering Photos by | Fotos por Nancy Bloom

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he 21st Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering took place on Saturday, August 10, 2013. There were 94 registered participants with 86 starting on a beautiful summer day with perfect winds. It was an exciting day on Pleasant Bay, Orleans, MA, for both entrants and viewers as graceful catboats, with their sails full, sped from mark to mark and back to the finish line.

John Hall took first place in “Air Supply” in the Arey’s Pond 16’ Lynx class. Bill and Allison Coleman took first place in “Alli Cat” in the Arey’s Pond 14’ Catboat class while Dean Meehan took 2nd place in the Traditional Sloop class with the Arey’s Pond 18’ Daysailer.

A portion of the entry fees and donations from the Cat Gathering was distributed among the Friends of Pleasant Bay and the Harwich Conservation Trust’s effort to save 49 acres through the Pleasant Bay Woods Fund.

Catboats, traditional gaff rigged and wooden boat owners are invited to join the 22nd Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering on Saturday, August 9, 2014, 1:00 PM start.

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Signature Style and Outstanding Performances combine at the Third BACARDI® Newport Sailing Week presented by EFG Bank Photos by | Fotos por Cory Silken

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ringing together its signature combination of on-shore and on-thewater activities, the third edition of BACARDI® Newport Sailing Week presented by EFG Bank concluded with the 29th running of New England’s premiere one-design event – the Newport Regatta®.

Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center, demonstrated its considerable logistical and race management skills in hosting the threeday event (July 12-14) that featured racing in 21 one-design classes: 2.4 Meter, 12 Meter, 49er, 505, A Cats, Byte CII, Etchells, Farr 30, F-18, J/22, J/24, J/70, Laser, Laser Radial, S Class, Star, Sunfish, Swan 42, Vanguard 15, Viper 640 and VX One. A staggering 148 races were run for the more than 260 boats that were competing on five courses on Narragansett Bay. Five countries (USA, CAN, GBR, GER and NZL) and 17 U.S. states were represented by the 873 registered sailors.

Racing in the 17-strong J/24 fleet, local sailors Tim Healy and John Mollicone won their third consecutive Newport Regatta®.

Newport’s Jim Richardson was successful in reclaiming the North American Farr 30 class title he last won in 2010.

Winning the first eight races of the Byte CII series, 14-year-old Henry Marshall of Auburndale, Mass., won the Byte CII North American Championship at the conclusion of 11 races in a fleet of 15 boats.

A seven-boat mixed fleet of sailors with disabilities and able-bodied competitors raced in the 2.4 Meter class’s debut appearance in the Newport Regatta. Britt Hall (Darien, Conn.) won the 10-race series with 16 points.

Three other classes awarded major titles based on the weekend’s results: In the 505 class, Andrew Buttner (Westwood, Mass.) became East Coast Champion.

Jamestown’s Phil and Wendy Lotz won in the Viper 640s and Ched Proctor (Southport, Conn.) became Viper 640 Atlantic Coast Champion.

Local sailor Philip Hallowell also went home with a new title – VX One New England Champion – after he won the final two races of the five-race series that was sailed by seven boats.

In addition to the on-the-water action at the Newport Regatta®, Bacardi Newport Sailing Week included a number of shore based activities that allowed the public to participate and experience the legendary Bacardi hospitality. A special exhibit of America’s Cup photography, “Champions on the Breeze,” featured the work of Rhode Island-based photographer Cory Silken. Bacardi partnered with both the Sunset

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© Photo Cory Silken

© Photo Cory Silken

© Photo Cory Silken

www.newportsailingweek.com Yachting Times, here at the IYRS, is proud to be Official Sponsor of the prestigious Bacardi Newport Sailing Week!

Music Series (for the Chris Isaak and B.B. King Concerts) and the Newport Restaurant Group (at their 22 Bowen’s, The Moorings and Smoke House restaurants) where the BACARDI Newport Sailing Week featured drink – The Ultimate Cuba Libre – was available.

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

LE VELE D’EPOCA A NAPOLI

SIRIUS AND BUFEO BLANCO TRIUMPH IN THIRD ROUND OF PANERAI CLASSIC YACHTS CHALLENGE AT NAPLES

Photos by | Fotos por Francesco Rastrelli

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he Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge’s Neapolitan debut has ended in victory for Sirius and Bufeo Blanco. This was the first time in the Circuit’s nine-year history that the Florencebased haute horlogerie company sponsored Le Vele d’Epoca a Napoli, which is organized by the prestigious Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia in collaboration with the Italian Navy Staff Sailing Office.

A total of 34 yachts competed in all four races in good conditions with winds of around 10-12 knots. The racing was over mixed triangle and long coastal courses with passages all the way to the Scoglio del Vervece, a tiny rocky islet just off Massa Lubrense, or in the waters off the Rotonda Diaz on Naples’Via Caracciolo, casting off from and returning to the Bay of Pozzuoli. The final day’s racing was preceded by a Naval Parade that provided spectators ashore with the opportunity to admire the stunning classic and vintage fleet in its entirety.

The two winning boats in the standings valid for the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Trophy 2013 were Sirius (1937) in the Vintage category (yachts launched pre-1950) and Bufeo Blanco in the Classic (yachts launched between 1950 and 1976). Both took home an Officine Panerai watch as their prize. Built in the USA to a design by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens, Sirius is a New

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The fleet berthed at the Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia in Naples.

View from the Grand Hotel Santa Lucia.

Photo by Dolores Barciela.

York 32, a class penned in the 1930s as the official boat of the New York Yacht Club. Bufeo Blanco, on the other hand, is a Bermudan cutter designed and built in Liguria (Italy) in 1963 by Sangermani.

Stella Polare, winner Classic Yacht Class and winner of the Trofeo Angelo Lattarulo

The other winning yachts in the various sub-categories in Le Vele d’Epoca a Napoli were: Manitou, the 1937 yawl on which President J.F. Kennedy did his sailing in the 1950s and 60s, in the Vintage Yacht with Seconds Per Mile over 15; the 1965 Chin Blu III in the Classic Yachts with Spm (Seconds per mile) under 15 and, lastly, Stella Polare, the Italian Navy’s historic yawl, also built in 1965, which took first place in the Classic Yachts with Spm over 15. Victory in Friday’s long race also won Stella Polare the Admiral Angelo Lattarulo Trophy, named in honor of a very active supporter and frequenter of classic sailing regattas.

After a busy three rounds in June (Les Voiles d’Antibes, Argentario Sailing Week and Le Vele d’Epoca a Napoli), the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge continued in August with a call to Menorca (X Copa del Rey, Spain, 27th-31st August) in the build-up to the season grand finale at Cannes on the Côte d’Azur to decide the official Mediterranean Circuit winners for 2013. www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 19 |

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

FERRETTI 960 FERRETTI YACHTS’ NEW FLAGSHIP EMBARCACIÓN INSIGNIA DE FERRETTI YACHTS

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he Ferrretti 960 is yet another outstanding result of the close cooperation between Studio Zuccon International Project, which designs Ferretti Yachts’s entire range, AYTD – Advanced Yacht Technology & Design, and Ferretti Group’s team of engineers, architects and designers. This new yacht preserves the hull design and waterlines of the previous flagship, the Ferretti 881 - one of the most successful models for the brand - while developing it further, thereby becoming the latter’s legitimate heir.

Thanks to its 29.20-metre overall length and 23.98-metre hull length, the new flagship can be managed as a pleasure boat, while offering impressive habitability and comfort compared to other models in its class.

Ferretti 960 makes the most of the layout concepts currently found even on larger models in its class: indeed, the new flagship is Ferretti Yachts’s first planing yacht boasting the master cabin forward, on the main deck, and as many as four guest cabins, all equally sized and with equivalent furnishings and fittings, located on the lower deck. The layout - of which alternative versions will be available so as to meet the needs of the various international markets on which the Group is currently present - also features three crew

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l Ferretti 960 es otro extraordinario logro que surge de la colaboración entre Studio Zuccon International Project, que diseña la gama completa de Ferretti Yacht, AYTD Advanced Yacht Technology & Design, y el equipo de ingenieros, arquitectos y diseñadores del Grupo Ferretti. Este nuevo yate conserva el diseño del casco y la línea de flotación del buque insignia anterior, el Ferretti 881 - uno de los modelos más exitosos de la marca -, llevándolo más allá y convirtiéndolo así en su legítimo heredero.

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cabins with reserved access from the galley, a solution normally found on maxi-yachts only, ensuring the outmost privacy for the owner.

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The new flagship can be managed as a pleasure boat, while offering impressive habitability and comfort compared to other models in its class.

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The Salon. The glazed door of the cockpit - electrically driven upon request - leads to the main deck interiors, whose layout stands out, first and foremost, for a large open space salon divided into the living area and the dining area. Oak wood has been used for all furniture and furnishings, with details in walnut stained oak wood, like the window frames, with a courtesy backlight, and the shelves hanging above the floor units.

When accessing the salon, a bar unit with icemaker and a small bottle rack can be found on starboard. Long, uninterrupted glazing grants a wonderful view on the sea, which is even more striking in the central part on both broadsides, between the sofa and the dining area, thanks to the lowered gunwales.

Moreover, two full-height windows have been inserted along the broadsides; upon request these can be replaced by sliding glazed doors connecting the interiors to the sidedecks. To starboard stands a unit with the hiding-TV-set, which can fit a screen up to 55” wide. Opposite are a large U-shaped sofa by Poltrona Frau and a smoke-shade table by B&B. The dining room, signed by Bonaldo and characterised by a glass top and a painted metal base, can be extended to seat up to 12 guests.

The Master Cabin. The master cabin has been conceived to ensure the utmost privacy end comfort, thanks to the flawless noiselessness obtained by installing a series of multi-layer soundproofing bulwarks that divide it from the galley. Stepping into the cabin, a walk-in

El salón. La puerta de vidrio de la cabina, que se opera de forma eléctrica a pedido, conduce al interior de la cubierta principal, cuya disposición se destaca por un amplio salón abierto, dividido entre el área del living y del comedor. Se ha utilizado roble en todos los muebles y mobiliario, con detalles en roble teñido color nogal, como los marcos de los portillos, con una luz de fondo de cortesía y los estantes que se encuentran sobre los muebles bajos.

Largos portillos de vidrio ininterrumpido otorgan una maravillosa vista del océano, que es aún más sorprendente en la parte central de la banda de estribor del barco a ambos lados, entre el sofá y el área del comedor, gracias a las bajas bordas. Además, se han ubicado a lo largo de las bandas de estribor dos portillos con la altura total del interior del barco que, a pedido, pueden ser reemplazados por puertas de vidrio corredizas que conecten el interior con las cubiertas laterales. A estribor hay un mueble que oculta el televisor y que en el cual puede caber una pantalla de hasta 55” de ancho. Frente al televisor hay un amplio sofá en forma de U de Poltrona Frau y una mesa en tonos esfumados de B&B. La mesa de comedor, que lleva la firma de Bonaldo y se caracteriza por una superficie de vidrio y una base de metal pintado, puede ampliarse para que se sienten hasta 12 invitados.

El camarote armador. El camarote armador ha sido pensado para garantizar la máxima privacidad y comodidad, gracias a la impecable insonoridad obtenida al instalar una serie de barreras multicapa de aislación acústica que lo separan de la cocina. Al ingresar en el camarote, hacia la derecha encontramos un vestidor con una doble puerta corrediza, mientras que a la izquierda hay una gran cajonera y un espejo de la altura del camarote.

El baño, ubicado en el extremo de la proa, se encuentra en un nivel inferior y tiene un lavabo doble Corian de Antonio Lupi. La cabina de la ducha y el retrete están separados del resto del baño por paneles de vidrio de Bianchi&Fontana.

La iluminación LED sobre el espejo agrega otro toque refinado a este ventilado espacio, que se beneficia de la luz natural que entra a través de la sección final del largo portillo que recorre toda la cubierta principal.

La cocina. La cocina está ubicada a babor.

Se puede acceder desde el salón y a través de

wardrobe with a double sliding door can immediately be found on the right hand side, while on the left are a large chest of drawers and a full-height mirror.

The bathroom, located at the extreme bow, is on a lower level and features a double washbasin in Corian by Antonio Lupi. Bulwark lining is characterised by horizontal stripes in various materials and colours: the central one, at the height of the washbasins, is lacquered in white and covered by a dark-lacquered partition near the mirror. The shower box and the toilet are divided from the rest of the bathroom by glazed walls by Bianchi&Fontana. The LED lighting above the mirror adds another refined touch to this very airy room, which benefits from the natural light let through by the end section of the long glazing running along the entire main deck.

The Galley. The galley is located forward to port. Access to the galley can also be gained from the salon and through an external door along the port broadside. Signed by Ernestomeda, it is in lacquered wood with white quartz work top and features a service

una puerta exterior a babor. Con la firma de Ernestomeda, la cocina es de madera laqueada con mesada en cuarzo blanco y tiene un comedor diario, un refrigerador de dos puertas y electrodomésticos Bosch, al igual que varios compartimientos hacia proa y a babor.

La cubierta inferior. Se accede a los cuatro camarotes inferiores mediante un lobby central con un espejo en el frente. Los camarotes dobles son idénticos y le permiten al propietario ofrecer a sus huéspedes camarotes exactamente iguales, todos con baño en suite, cabinas de ducha separadas y amplio espacio de guardado. Los dos camarotes de proa están equipados con camas deslizables y por lo tanto pueden convertirse convenientemente en camarotes dobles.

Cubierta superior, timonera y área exterior.

El acceso a la amplia cubierta superior se logra a través de la escalera de la cabina y desde la timonera ubicada en el entrepiso. El área exterior en la cubierta superior es incluso más grande gracias a la posibilidad de guardar la embarcación auxiliar en el garaje bajo la cabina

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dinette, a side-by-side fridge, and Bosch household appliances, as well as several compartments forward and on the left.

Flybridge, Helm Station and Outdoor Areas.

Access to the spacious flybridge is gained via the cockpit staircase and from the helm station located on the mezzanine floor. The outdoor areas on the upper deck are even larger thanks to the possibility to store the tender in the garage under the cockpit and are now entirely devoted to relaxation and leisure. However, upon request, a davit can been installed on the raised fibreglass basement where, in the standard version, life rafts are normally stored.

On the left-hand side of the flybridge is the helm station, furnished with an electricallyadjustable height pilot seat. The aft sundeck can be fitted with a Jacuzzi tub. The whole area is sheltered by a hard top with a central opening section. The aft area, entirely surrounded by handrails, can be fitted with free-standing seats.

The helm station, on the main deck, is connected to the flybridge by a central glass hatch; it is very spacious and fitted with a large number of peaks and bookshelves above the stairs coming from the main deck; the glass windshield offers the captain the best possible visibility. The forward outdoor area on the main deck features two large anchor chain peaks and is furnished with two sofas with large storage compartments under the seat, separated by a ladder leading to the wide forward sundeck, on the deckhouse.

Engine Room and Propulsion. Ferretti Yachts’s first CE-certified 96-footer, the brand’s new flagship, can be fitted with three different sets of MTU engines. The standard version has two 16V 2000 M84, 2218 mhp engines allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 27.5 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots.

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y ahora está dedicada exclusivamente al relax y el entretenimiento. Sin embargo, se puede instalar, a pedido, un pescante en la bodega elevada de fibra de vidrio donde normalmente se almacenan las balsas salvavidas en la versión estándar. En la cubierta superior a estribor se encuentra la timonera, que cuenta con un asiento de piloto cuya altura se ajusta electrónicamente. El solarium a popa puede equiparse con un jacuzzi. Toda el área está reparada con un techo rígido con una sección central que se abre. El área de popa, rodeada por barandas en su totalidad, puede equiparse con asientos independientes.

Sala de motores y propulsión. La nueva embarcación insignia de la marca, el primer yate de 30 metros de Ferretti Yachts con certificación CE, puede equiparse con tres grupos diferentes de motores MTU. La versión estándar cuenta con dos motores 16V 2000 M84 de 2218 caballos de fuerza que le permiten alcanzar una velocidad máxima de 27,5 nudos y una velocidad crucero de 24 nudos.

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The Lower Deck. Access to the four underdeck cabins is through a central lobby fitted with a front mirror. The double cabins are identical and allow the owner to offer his guests perfectly equivalent cabins, all with ensuite bathroom, separate shower box, and spacious storage areas. The two forward cabins are fitted with sliding beds and can therefore conveniently be converted into twin cabins.

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he style and spirit of the Magellano Collection interpreted in the new 43 Boating for the sole pleasure of navigating and enjoying nature, without haste, even on routes that are less travelled. This is the spirit of the Azimut Yachts Magellano Collection, which is strengthened with the new Magellano 43. It may store up to 1680 liters of fuel, allowing the boat a significant cruising range at 9 - 10 knots, whilst guaranteeing the comfort of a displacement hull, yet it is ready to perform like a planning boat at any time and able to accelerate and reach top speeds of 18 to 22 knots, propelled by two 5.9-liter Cummins QSB engines, with a choice of 305mhp or 355 mhp.

The styling is the result of an ongoing collaboration between Dutch designer Cor D. Rover and the Azimut Yachts team, with a special attention to detail - a signature of all top Made in Italy products. The two different visions have come together to make a boat that has a charm that is all its own.

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asear por el solo placer de navegar y disfrutar de la naturaleza, sin apuro, incluso por rutas menos transitadas. Éste es el espíritu de la Colección Magellano de Azimut Yachts, que se fortalece con el nuevo Magellano 43. Este barco puede almacenar hasta 1680 litros de combustible, que le otorgan una autonomía de crucero significativa, entre los 9 - 10 nudos, mientras que garantizan la comodidad de un casco de desplazamiento, aunque está listo para desempeñarse como una embarcación planeadora en cualquier momento

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to better meet the needs of a growing number of owners, who are now looking for an attractive exterior design, more contemporary interiors and spaces that are perfect for socializing onboard. The result is evident: a streamlined navigator look, yet muscular exterior, and a vertical bow; these are Magellano’s stylistic guidelines. The interiors have a warm, cozy feel with walnut furniture and finishes. Lightcolored fabric inserts distinguish the doors and add to the airiness and character of the boat that already owns a rich and full-bodied personality.

The round shape of the hull that characterizes the keel line, coupled with wide hard chines and a massive forward section ending with a vertical bow, all come together to create a reduction in pitch and a significant reduced impact with waves. The Result: an extremely smooth and comfortable boating experience at a range of different speeds and equal performance in calm and rough waters.

In addition, the unique hull design provides

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y es capaz de acelerar y alcanzar velocidades máximas de 18 a 22 nudos, impulsado por dos motores Cummins QSB de 5,9 litros, pudiéndose elegir entre 305mhp o 355mhp.

El estilo es el resultado de una colaboración continua entre el diseñador danés Cor D. Rover y el equipo de Azimut Yachts, con especial atención a los detalles, una característica de todos los productos de alta gama con el sello de Hecho en Italia. Estas dos diferentes visiones se han unido para construir un barco con un encanto único. La Colección Magellano va un paso más allá, sumando aún más objetivos de diseño para cumplir mejor con las demandas de un creciente número de propietarios que en la actualidad buscan un atractivo diseño exterior, interiores más contemporáneos y espacios que sean perfectos para socializar a bordo. El resultado es evidente: un aspecto de navegación aerodinámico, con un exterior robusto y la proa vertical. Éstas son las pautas estilísticas de Magellano. Los espacios interiores tienen un aire cálido y acogedor, con muebles y acabados

more efficiency at low and medium speeds compared to a traditional planning hull that has an equal displacement and waterline length. This translates into a reduction of fuel consumption even at cruising speeds of between 14 and 18 knots. A speed at which a growing number of yachtsmen are keen to economically and comfortably travel.

Magellano 43 flybridge On the upper bridge, starboard side one finds a second helm seat, a perfect location to control the boat from a bird’s-eye position.

The Magellano Collection’s convivial spirit is ever present, with a large C-shaped sofa, combined with an up/down table right beside the helm seat, to allow family members and guests to spend time with the captain. In the aft area, there is a wet bar with a refrigerator and icemaker, a sink, a barbecue and a bar counter.

The GRP structural mast performs the function of support for the onboard antennas in addition to adding another design touch to the craft.

en roble. Detalles en telas de colores claros distinguen las puertas y suman a la ligereza y el carácter del barco que ya es dueño de una personalidad fuerte e intensa.

Magellano 43 con cubierta superior En la cubierta superior, a estribor se encuentra un segundo puesto de piloto, una ubicación perfecta para controlar el barco desde una vista aérea. El espíritu cordial de la Colección Magellano está siempre presente, con un gran sofá en forma de C, combinado con una mesa desplegable justo al lado de la timonera para permitir que los miembros de la familia e invitados puedan pasar tiempo con el capitán.

Magellano 43 HT Este modelo es particularmente adecuado para aficionados a los yates que no sólo disfrutan de navegar en mar abierto sino también en aguas interiores. La baja altura de su huelgo le permite al barco navegar sin problemas bajo puentes fijos en los principales ríos y

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Magellano 43 HT This configuration is particularly suited to yachtsmen who not only enjoy boating on the open seas but also inland. Its low height clearance enables the boat to navigate smoothly under fixed bridges on the main rivers and canals. The HT version is also rewarding for those who love motoring in the sun and fresh air, with 4 glass windows on the hard top, two of which open and let in the sunshine and scents of nature.

Thirteen meters of comfort, convenience and functionality Quality of life on board depends largely on living spaces. The Magellano 43 has been designed for long range boating and with attention being paid to every detail in order to maximize the optimization of the craft’s space.

Even the 43’s saloon was designed in keeping with the Magellano spirit, therefore allowing for socializing in each and every area on the boat. The galley is located towards the stern, in order to effectively serve both the internal dinette as well as the cockpit’s dining area.

A comfortable C-shaped sofa is found within the saloon, immediately beside the helm seat, so as to form a single area that includes guests as well as the captain at the helm. The pivoting pilot chair integrates with the dinette area, offering additional seating.

While maintaining a traditional in-line shaft configuration, better suited to the needs of propelling an all-weather boat, the two cabins designed for the owner and the owner’s guests respectively, are both equipped with a bathroom that has a separate shower, a feature which is indicative of the space on board being quite generous with superior comfort.

Azimut Magellano 43 Flybridge

Azimut Magellano 43 HT Lower deck

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canales. La versión HT también es gratificante para aquellos que disfrutan de navegar al sol y al aire libre, con 4 portillos de vidrio en el techo rígido, dos de los cuales se abren para dejar ingresar la luz del sol y los aromas de la naturaleza.

Trece metros de comodidad, conveniencia y funcionalidad La calidad de vida a bordo depende en gran medida de los espacios habitables. El Magellano 43 ha sido diseñado para navegación de largo alcance y con atención a cada detalle, a fin de maximizar la optimización del espacio de la embarcación.

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Ocean Alexander teams with Christensen to create its first megayacht Ocean Alexander se asocia con Christensen para crear su primer megayate

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oft. Inviting. Comforting. That’s what everyone at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show said as Ocean Alexander unveiled its first megayacht, created in a new strategic partnership with designer Evan Marshall and builder Christensen Shipyard.

At 121.2 feet and a beam over 25 feet, the OA 120 is a vast leap for Ocean Alexander, who produced smaller, production boats under 80 feet at their factories in Taiwan and Shang Hai for decades.

With a commitment to quality, Ocean Alexander is concerned with its brand being taken seriously by yachtsmen, and chose to collaborate with seasoned builder Christensen for its foray into large yachts.

“The timing was right,” says Richard Allender of Ocean Alexander. “It was good for both companies. There were synergies to be had.

For Christensen, we brought business and more purchasing power. They sourced things from Asia that we could go direct with the Asian price.”

Allender says there’s a pedigree issue with OA not having built a large custom yacht before.

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elicado. Acogedor. Confortable. Eso es lo que dijeron todos en el Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show cuando Ocean Alexander reveló su primer megayate, creado mediante una nueva alianza estratégica con el diseñador Evan Marshall y el constructor Christensen Shipyard.

El OA 120, con 37 metros de eslora y una manga de más de 7,5 metros, supone un gran salto para Ocean Alexander, que durante décadas había construido embarcaciones más pequeñas – barcos de serie inferiores a los 25 metros – en sus fábricas en Taiwán y Shang Hai. Debido a su fuerte compromiso con la calidad, a Ocean Alexander le interesa que su marca sea tomada en serio por los aficionados a la náutica y por eso eligió colaborar con el experto constructor Christensen para su incursión en los grandes yates.

“Fue el momento adecuado”, relata Richard Allender de Ocean Alexander. “Fue bueno para ambas compañías. Era necesario crear sinergias. A Christensen les ofrecimos un negocio y más poder de compra. Traían partes de Asia que podíamos suministrar directamente al precio de Asia”.

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Ocean Alexander unveiled its first megayacht, created in a new strategic partnership with designer Evan Marshall and builder Christensen Shipyard.

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partnership. These are two well known brands coming together to build a boat that stretches the limits of both companies.”

Designer Evan Marshall brought a new look to appeal to a broader clientele and the European market. Adorned in black walnut and maple in a satin finish with fabrics in muted earth tones, the OA 120 has a slightly masculine feel.

The wide hull and superstructure accommodates five staterooms with large, vertical portholes and ample dining and gathering areas. The exterior is sleek and the interior look is contemporary but clean, with a full-beam deck master stateroom, a large eat-in galley, formal dining, and an attractive wheelhouse with walkaround leather settee and a captain’s cabin.

Large picture windows bring plenty of natural light into the salon, while low-profile furnishings and clean joinery provide a sense of open space. The OA 120 offers a full beam master suite that includes his and hers toilets as well as separate spa tub and shower.

The styling is modern without being radical.

construido antes un gran yate a pedido.

“Algunos clientes dijeron que podríamos tener un problema con la comercialización [de un yate de semejante tamaño], es un salto grande”, cuenta Johnny Chueh, presidente de Ocean Alexander. “Pero en esta asociación no hay una curva de aprendizaje con el cliente. Se trata de dos reconocidas marcas que se unen para construir un barco que excede los límites de ambas compañías”.

El diseñador Evan Marshall aportó un nuevo estilo con el fin de atraer a una mayor clientela y al mercado europeo. Decorado en roble negro y arce con un acabado satinado, con géneros en tenues tonos tierra, el OA 120 cuenta con un carácter ligeramente masculino.

El amplio casco y la superestructura albergan cinco camarotes con grandes ojos de buey verticales y amplias áreas de comedor y reunión. El exterior es elegante y la ambientación interior es contemporánea pero sencilla, con un camarote armador en cubierta, una gran cocina con comedor diario, comedor

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With ample storage, the OA 120 is set up for easy charter with three to seven crew. With a 3,000 nautical mile range, the yacht’s large sundeck offers panoramic views, a spa tub and plenty of sunning space, as well as a covered dining area and a garage large enough for a nearly 16 foot tender with an integrated deck crane with a 3,500 pound lift capability.

“I hope Ocean Alexander becomes more than just the product” Chueh says. “A brand can’t hinge on product. A brand should be able to stand alone. How much were we able to provide in a 120? Well, it feels more like 130.”

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formal y una atractiva timonera con un asiento de cuero y el camarote del capitán.

Grandes portillos aportan gran cantidad de luz natural al salón, mientras que los muebles de bajo perfil y los sencillos detalles de carpintería brindan una sensación de amplitud del espacio.

El OA 120 ofrece una suite armador que incluye baños para él y para ella, al igual que hidromasaje y ducha separadas.

El estilo es moderno en su justa medida. Con amplio espacio de estiba, el OA 120 está preparado para charter con una tripulación de tres a siete personas. Con un alcance de 3.000 millas náuticas, el gran solarium del yate ofrece vistas panorámicas, un hidromasaje y amplio espacio para asolearse, al igual que un área de comedor cubierta y un garage lo suficientemente grande para una embarcación auxiliar de casi 5 metros, con un pescante de cubierta integrado que tiene una capacidad para levantar 1.600 kilos.

“Espero que Ocean Alexander se convierta en algo más que tan sólo un producto”, dice Chueh. “Una marca no puede depender de sus productos. Una marca debería tener peso propio. ¿Cuánto fuimos capaces de ofrecer en un 120? Bueno, parece más bien un 130”.

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ollowing in your father’s footsteps can be a daunting task. At the age of 25, Johnny Chueh took over the reins of Ocean Alexander, the company that his father, Alex, founded. But Johnny’s steering it on a new course. Calmly and confidently, the boat-building scion is celebrating Ocean Alexander’s 35 years of yachting dreams by collaborating with seasoned builder Christensen for the company’s first megayacht.

Age: 39.

Favorite cruising grounds: “Sydney Harbor. I will always have a special affinity for Sydney Harbor, where I learned to sail with my father when I was 10 years old. We would hop to the Sydney Opera House on the boat.”

Even though Chueh’s father owned boat-builder Ocean Alexander, a young Johnny was not allowed to cruise Taiwanese waters, which were heavily restricted for recreational boaters.

“It was a chicken and egg infrastructure,” Chueh says of consumer boating in Taiwan, which was legalized about 10 years ago.

Lives in: “Seattle, Washington.”

Education: “University of Chicago.”

Favorite watch: “I don’t wear one.”

Collects: “Books.”

Drink: “Wine. I like the French classics from Burgundy and Bordeaux.”

Favorite sport: “Skiing – snow.”

Music: “Jazz.”

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eguir los pasos de tu padre puede ser una tarea intimidante. A los 25 años de edad, Johnny Chueh tomó las riendas de Ocean Alexander, la empresa fundada por su padre, Alex. Pero Johnny la está llevando hacia nuevos rumbos. Con calma y confianza, se encuentra celebrando los 35 años de sueños náuticos de Ocean Alexander con una asociación con el reconocido astillero naval Christensen para crear el primer megayate de la compañía.

Edad: 39 años.

Zona para navegar favorita: “La Bahía de Sydney.

Siempre tendré una afinidad especial con esa bahía, donde aprendí a navegar con mi padre cuando tenía 10 años. Nos subíamos al barco y navegábamos hasta la Ópera de Sydney.”

Si bien el padre de Chueh era el propietario de Ocean Alexander, al joven Johnny no se le permitía navegar en aguas taiwanesas, que tenían grandes restricciones para la navegación recreativa.

“La infraestructura era un poco problemática”, cuenta Chueh acerca de la navegación de particulares en Taiwán, que se legalizó hace alrededor de 10 años.

Vive en: “Seattle, Washington”.

Educación: “Universidad de Chicago”.

Reloj favorito: “No uso”.

Colecciona: “Libros”.

Bebida: “Vino. Me gustan los clásicos franceses como los de Borgoña y Burdeos”.

Deporte favorito: “Esquiar, la nieve”.

Música: “Jazz”.

Pet peeve: “Be on time. It’s okay if you are five minutes late, but that’s the limit. Why should one person keep five people waiting?”

Wheels: “I drive a BMW.” Key to success: “Be patient. Also, think about the big picture, not just business. Consider the implications to society and the environment.”

People would be surprised to know: “I only sleep about four hours a day.”

If he were alive today, my father, Alex Chueh, would say: “Spend more time with your family.”

Manías: “Ser puntual. Está bien llegar cinco minutos tarde, pero ese es el máximo. ¿Por qué debería una persona hacer esperar a cinco?”

Vehículo: “Manejo un BMW”.

La clave del éxito: “Ser paciente. Y también pensar en el panorama general, no sólo en el negocio. Tener en cuenta las implicaciones para la sociedad y el medio ambiente”.

La gente se sorprendería si supiera: “Que solo duermo alrededor de cuatro horas por día”.

Si hoy estuviera vivo mi padre, Alex Chueh, me diría: “Pasa más tiempo con tu familia”.

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CANTIERI SANGERMANI

Uncompromised design, craftsmanship and performance since 1896 Diseño, artesanía y desempeño intactos desde 1896 Photos by | Fotos por RENATO POLO

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uring its evolution over the past 118 years, Sangermani has maintained its notable character and balance, whether power or sail. Today’s Sangermani yachts combine the classic attributes, which made their predecessors so admired, with technology and dynamic designs.

Sangermani’s newest 53 footer, a sleek powerboat, is an arrival point for the company but it’s not a final destination. Continuous

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n su evolución durante los últimos 118 años, el astillero Sangermani ha mantenido su destacado carácter y equilibrio, ya sea en barcos a motor o a vela.

Los yates Sangermani de hoy combinan los atributos clásicos que tanta admiración le valieron a sus predecesores, con tecnología y diseños dinámicos.

El nuevo Sangermani de 16 metros, un elegante barco a motor, es un punto de llegada

material research with laboratory tests of composite elements resulted in a wood and carbon fiber material called Xilon 30003 for the new 53’s hull material. Adorned with titanium deck hardware and a two 1000 hp engines to top out at a max speed over 60 knots, the 53 will move as many heads as Bufeo Blanco, Cesare Sangermani’s Bermudan cutter that won the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge in Naples, Italy this past June. Designed and built

para la empresa, pero no es su destino final.

La investigación continua de componentes, con pruebas de laboratorio sobre materiales compuestos, dio como resultado un elemento de madera y fibra de carbono llamado Xilon 30003 para crear el casco del nuevo barco de 16 metros. Con detalles de herrajes de cubierta en titanio y dos motores de 1000 hp que alcanzan una velocidad máxima de más de 60 nudos, este yate de 16 metros es

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in Liguria, Italy in 1963, Bufeo Blanco’s water lines, deck layout and sails are a harmonious combination of innovation and classicism at the same time.

Entirely handcrafted and accredited across the world, Sangermani Yachts combine the most advanced and innovative materials with passion and the traditional craftsman’s attention to every detail, representing the utmost in reliability and guaranteed quality.

Yachting Times staff recently went on location in Italy to Sangermani’s headquarters and soaked in the aura of this legendary yard that began in the late 1800’s. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership and management, the yard initially achieved notoriety with a gold medal at a prestigious Montecatini yachting event in 1906. The family’s passionate racing and shipbuilding tradition continued gathering honors in many regattas as the company expanded production facilities across Italy, always increasing the size of their vessels, pleasure and racing craft.

After WWII, Cantieri de Sangermani found its location in Via Devoto in the town of Lavagna, where it operates today. Royalty and bourgeois requested their yachts to be built by Sangermani. In 1950, Chiar de Luna won the Fastnet, putting Sangermani on the worldwide racing scene as a proven champion with an international audience and clientele.

The yard began close collaboration with names like Sparkman & Stephens (S&S), Laurent Giles, Phillip Rhodes, Bruce Farr, German Frers and many other impressive designers, producing racing champions, like Artica and the notable 1964 Stella Polare designed by S&S. Guia 2000, a German Frer’s design built in 1979, won the Giraglia in 1979 and 1983, and was Mediterranean champion for two consecutive years.

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From state-of-the-art research to classic refit and restoration Those wooden beauties from back in the day were a product of master craftsmanship and a meticulous quest for perfection. Since establishing the Lavagna office in 1946, more than 100 of Sangermani’s launches came from their own drawing boards.

Wooden yacht building in the most purist tradition is complemented with research for new materials and composite yacht fabrication, many of which emanated from the aerospace industry.

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el blanco de todas las miradas, al igual que Bufeo Blanco, el Bermuda Cutter de Cesare Sangermani que ganó el Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge en Nápoles, Italia, el pasado mes de junio. Diseñado y construido en Liguria, Italia en 1963, las líneas de agua, el diseño de la cubierta y las velas del Bufeo Blanco son una armoniosa fusión de innovación y clasicismo.

Reconocidos en todo el mundo, los yates Sangermani combinan los materiales más avanzados e innovadores con pasión y una tradicional atención al detalle de la construcción artesanal, que representan lo máximo en confiabilidad y calidad garantizada.

Yachting Times estuvo recientemente en Italia en la sede de Sangermani y se empapó del espíritu de este legendario astillero que comenzó hacia fines de 1800. El astillero, que actualmente va por la cuarta generación de propiedad y administración familiar, se hizo famoso cuando obtuvo una medalla de oro en el prestigioso evento de navegación de Montecatini en 1906. La apasionada tradición familiar en competencias y construcción de barcos continuó recibiendo premios en muchas regatas a medida que la empresa expandió sus instalaciones de producción en Italia, incrementando siempre el tamaño de sus barcos, embarcaciones de placer y de regatas.

Luego de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Cantieri de Sangermani encontró su lugar actual en Via Devoto, en la ciudad de Lavagna, donde opera en la actualidad. La realeza y la burguesía pedían que sus yates fueran construidos por Sangermani. En 1950 Chiar de Luna ganó la regata Fastnet, lo que situó a Sangermani en la escena mundial de las regatas como un demostrado campeón con una audiencia y una clientela internacionales.

El astillero comenzó a colaborar estrechamente con firmas como Sparkman & Stephens (S&S), Laurent Giles, Phillip Rhodes, Bruce Farr, German Frers y muchos otros extraordinarios diseñadores, para producir ganadores de regatas como Artica y el famoso Stella Polare de 1964 diseñado por S&S. Guia 2000, un diseño de German Frer construido en 1979 que ganó la regata Giraglia en 1979 y en 1983 y fue el ganador del Mediterráneo dos años consecutivos.

De investigación de vanguardia a renovación y restauración clásica Las bellezas de madera clásicas son producto de una artesanía magistral y una meticulosa búsqueda de la perfección. Desde que se estableció la oficina de Lavagna en 1946,

Wooden yacht building in the most purist tradition is complemented with research for new materials and composite yacht fabrication, many of which emanated from the aerospace industry.

Since 1978, construction of hulls using advanced composite materials began at the Lavagna yard to increase vessel speed and structural rigidity.

Exotics like epoxy resins, vacuum bagging, carbon fiber, aluminum honeycomb, Kevlar, Nomex, maintained hull strength but drastically reduced weight and thickness.

Practically any task can be carried out in the workshops of Cantieri Sangermani, and the shipyard refits and restores many of its own launches. Classic yachts naturally have different requirements than new builds requiring planking replacements, polished brass elements, special hand-finished interiors or re-caulking of the entire teak deck. Original molds for casting of brass components made years ago are preserved at the yard so that any component can be created from the original

más de 100 lanzamientos de Sangermani provinieron de sus propios tableros de dibujo.

La construcción de yates de madera bajo la tradición más purista se complementa con investigaciones de nuevos materiales y construcción compuesta de yates, muchas de las cuales emanaron de la industria aeroespacial.

A partir de 1978, comenzó a realizarse en el astillero de Lavagna la construcción de cascos utilizando elementos compuestos para incrementar la velocidad de las embarcaciones y la rigidez estructural. Materiales y procesos exóticos como resinas epoxy, envasado al vacío, fibra de vidrio, panales de aluminio, Kevlar y Nomex, mantuvieron la fortaleza del casco pero redujeron drásticamente el peso y el grosor.

Prácticamente cualquier tarea puede realizarse en los talleres de Cantieri Sangermani y el astillero renueva y restaura muchos de sus propios lanzamientos, que hoy ya tienen décadas. Naturalmente los yates clásicos requieren diferentes cosas que los nuevos,

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mold. At Sangermani, classic yachts can be restored at any time and brought again to life in as new condition.

For the past 100 years, Cantieri Sangermani has created stunning, breathtaking custom yachts that continue to fulfill their owner’s dreams, years and even decades after commissioning.

When you hoist the sails and start sailing her, a Sangermani yacht goes faster than many racers of equal size: they are stiff at sail, very fast at accelerating and with limited displacement, are very responsive without sacrificing stability.

como reemplazar tracas, elementos de metal pulidos, interiores especiales y terminados a mano o volver a calafatear la totalidad de una cubierta de teca. En el astillero se conservan moldes originales para fabricar componentes de metal hechos años atrás para que cualquiera de ellos pueda ser recreado a partir del molde original. Sangermani puede llevar a cabo con magistral conocimiento la restauración de cualquier clásico y devolverle la vida como si acabasen de ser creados.

Durante los últimos 100 años, Cantieri Sangermani ha creado barcos a medida extraordinarios e impactantes que continúan cumpliendo los sueños de sus propietarios años, e incluso décadas, después de haber sido botados. Al izar las velas y comenzar a navegar, los veleros Sangermani son más rápido que muchos competidores de igual tamaño, firmes al navegar, muy veloces al acelerar y con desplazamiento limitado, responden muy bien a las exigencias sin sacrificar estabilidad.

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Though much less mountainous than its neighbor, Menorca does take pride in her rugged and dramatic coastline with sea cliffs that predominate and thus add beauty to the scenery.

t´s a sunny and warm spring afternoon, and I´m sailing with my husband and our twoyear old son towards the Island of Menorca.

We are coming from Mallorca- the largest of the four Balearic Islands- only 25 miles away.

Though much less mountainous than its neighbor, Menorca does take pride in her rugged and dramatic coastline with sea cliffs that predominate and thus add beauty to the scenery. Here and there small CALAS (coves) chiselled in the rocky shore offer good anchoring and some charming tiny beaches.

We sail past Isla del Aire and its tall lighthouse, on our approach to Mahón where a big transmediterranean Ferry is leaving the harbor.

Mahón harbor is a commercial port and we are glad to be watching this vessel pass by in open waters, as our yacht doesn´t have an engine and it can be difficult to get out of the way of a big ship when only carrying sail.

We enter Puerto de Mahón on a NW course leaving the high peninsula of La Fortaleza de La Mola- a XIX century military fortress- to starboard and the low rocky-cliffed Punta de San Carlos to port. We slowly sail into this magnificent natural harbor, the second biggest in the world after Pearl Harbor.

Thanks to its protected waters and its strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, Mahón has been a very coveted trophy, and its history has a long list of conquering tribes and nations that have followed one another from the dwelling of times. Among them, the Romans conquered Menorca in the II century BC, the Muslims in the IX century AC,

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na soleada tarde de primavera parto a vela desde Mallorca, acompañada de mi marido y mi hijo de dos años hacia la isla de Menorca, a unas 25 millas de distancia.

Aunque mucho menos montañosa que su vecina Mallorca, Menorca cuenta con una costa repleta de acantilados que embellecen su paisaje. Las preciosas calas de su rocoso litoral ofrecen buenos fondeaderos y hermosas playas. Pasamos por Isla del Aire y su gran faro al acercarnos a la bahía de Mahón.

Nos adentramos al puerto de Mahón por el noroeste dejando la alta península de La Fortaleza de La Mola- una fortaleza militar del siglo XIX por estribor y la Punta de San Carlos hacia babor. Navegamos hacia este magnífico puerto natural, el segundo más grande del mundo después de Pearl Harbor.

Menorca fue un trofeo muy codiciado gracias a sus puertos protegidos y a su ubicación en el medio del mar mediterráneo. Numerosas tribus y naciones la han conquistado a lo largo de los siglos. Entre otros están los romanos que lo hicieron en el siglo II a.C., los musulmanes en el siglo IX a.C., la corona de Aragón en el siglo XIII, y durante el siglo XVIII la isla formó parte de la corona británica antes de volver a mano de los españoles.

Por mi parte, descubrí Menorca a través de las apasionantes novelas históricas de Patrick O’Brian. Leí casi todas sus aventuras de Aubrey y Maturin que tuvieron lugar en Mahón en el siglo XVIII. Y ahora, al navegar en un pequeño velero por esta hermosa bahía me parece estar navegando en uno de los libros de este gran www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 47 |

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the Crown of Aragon in the XIII century, and during most of the XVIII century the island was under British sovereignty, before returning once again to Spanish hands.

I first heard about Menorca when I discovered Patrick O´Brian and his great British Navy historical novels. I read most of his Aubrey & Maturin adventures, some of which take place in XVIII century Mahón. And now, sailing our tiny yacht into this beautiful harbour, I feel as if sailing into one of O’ Brian’s books. This feeling will linger while wandering around its cobble stone streets and watching so many bow and sash windows in the old houses. There are some traditions that still remain from the British occupation such as distilling gin, and some English words have become part of the menorquí language like xoc for chalk and escru for screw, for example.

From the sea, Puerto de Mahón looks spectacular, with a long winding road by the water along which stand dozens of ancient two and threestory houses, now well restored and turned into pubs, restaurants, boutiques, and souvenir shops.

And, just across the street, hundreds of luxury yachts, small powerboats, local and fishing boats berthed stern-along the quay.

High up on the cliff, Mahón town lies, with a few church steeples rising above the red-

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escritor inglés. Esta sensación tan especial me acompaña mientras camino por sus callejuelas y admiro las ventanas de inspiración inglesa en las viejas casas, curiosos vestigios de la ocupación británica, como su interés por la ginebra y la producción de la cerveza.

Visto desde el mar, el puerto de Mahón es espectacular, con sus carreteras ondulantes a lo largo de la costa y sus casitas de dos y tres pisos, que restauradas, han sido convertidas en pubs, restaurants, boutiques y tiendas de souvenirs. Y al cruzar la calle, vemos cientos de yates de lujo, pequeñas lanchas y barcos pesqueros a lo largo del muelle.

En lo alto del acantilado, el pueblo de Mahón cuenta con unos cuantos campanarios que se asoman sobre los tejados rojos de las antiguas casas, tan pintorescas con sus paredes de color pastel, sus puertas y sus ventanas verdes.

Disfrutamos enormemente de caminar por sus calles sin pavimento, observando sus viejas casas que apiñadas se protegen de los vientos de Tramontana. Ahora navegamos por la bahía de 3 millas de profundidad, y luego nos amarramos en el Club Marítimo de Mahón.

Una buena manera de descubrir la isla más a fondo es visitar el museo de Menorca que se encuentra en un hermoso convento al lado de la iglesia de San Francisco. Este interesante

tiled roofs of the typical ancient houses, so picturesque with their white or pastel-colored walls, green wooden doors and windows.

We would later find out what a charming experience it is to stroll around Mahón walking along its narrow streets and virtually nonexistent pavements, seeing old houses huddled together to protect themselves from the strong winter north wind. We now sail all the way into the 3 mile long harbor and then berth at the Club Marítimo de Mahón.

A good way to discover more about the island is to pay a visit to the museum of Menorca, lodged in the beautifully restored convent adjacent to the San Francisco Church. This museum covers the history of the island from the pre-talayotic culture of the Bronze Age until the XX century.

A favorite topic of ours is the chapter dedicated to local shipbuilding & shipwrights, along with the display of XIX century shipwright tools and a local wooden dinghy. The building of ships is a very ancient activity in Menorca.

But it wasn´t until the XVIII century that this trade reached its greatest heights with the construction of large ships, especially in the Port of Mahón. Private shipbuilding firms were highly successful during the XIX century, as well. But from the beginning of the XX century onwards, the local shipwright´s trade has been limited to the building and repair of small fishing boats and pleasure craft.

On the western tip of Menorca is Ciutadela, a historic showpiece well worth the visit. Ancient, aristocratic and deliciously Mediterranean, Ciudadela was the island´s capital till the British moved it to Mahón during the XVIII century.

Puerto de Ciudadela is an attractive natural harbor formed by a long narrow “cala” that leads to a small harbor surrounded by ancient quays. The harbour has been used by most Mediterranean nations, including Phoenician traders between the XVII and the XIII century BC, followed by Greeks and Romans.

During our stay on the island a surprising natural disaster takes place: the feared “rissaga”. A sudden and violent tidedifference, formed by a strong and persistent SW wind blowing during full moon. This time, a 6-meter wave washed into Ciudadela

museo cuenta la historia de la isla desde la edad de hierro hasta el siglo XX. Uno de nuestros capítulos favoritos resultó ser el que está dedicado a la construcción naval y sus artesanos, así como la muestra de las herramientas usadas y un bote de madera.

La construcción naval es una actividad que data de la antigüedad en Menorca y culminó en el siglo XVIII cuando se construyeron grandes embarcaciones en el puerto de Mahón. Aunque los astilleros privados tuvieron mucho éxito durante el siglo XIX también, lamentablemente a partir del siglo XX, se redujo la producción y se tuvieron que limitar a construir pequeñas embarcaciones pesqueras y de recreo.

Siguiendo nuestro viaje por Menorca llegamos a Ciutadela, una verdadera joya histórica que vale la pena visitar. Antigua, aristocrática y muy mediterránea, Ciudadela fue la capital de la isla hasta que los británicos la trasladaron a Mahón en el siglo XVIII. El puerto de Ciudadela es un puerto natural formado por largas y estrechas calas que dan a una pequeña bahía rodeada de muelles.

Durante nuestra estadía en la isla tuvo lugar un fenómeno natural conocido como “rissaga”.

Se trata de un cambio violento en la marea causado por el viento que sopla de SO durante la luna llena. Esta vez una ola de seis metros

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Puerto de Ciudadela is an attractive natural harbor formed by a long narrow “cala” that leads to a small harbor surrounded by ancient quays.

Harbor, sinking 30 boats and damaging over a hundred others along its way. Luckily, there were no human casualties as the “rissaga” hit the harbor very late at night. It is only experienced here, and we were told this was the strongest one in over 20 years.

Walking along its seaside promenade, we come across an old tower, Torre de San Nicolás. Now restored and turned into a museum, it tells the stories of the conquest of Menorca by the Aragonese in 1287, and the subsequent sale of all Muslim inhabitants as slaves as well as the resettling of the Island by loyal Spaniards.

Also, the bloody assault led by Turkish pirate Barbarrossa in 1558, who led siege to the town and then burned it and killed over 5,000 of its Spanish inhabitants. Tough times old times…

Before we realize it, the first summer months have already flown by and we need to sail back to Mallorca to take part in the Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona. This Classic and Vintage Yachts Regatta takes place every year by mid-August in Palma de Mallorca’s Bay and is an event not to be missed! (www. fundacionhispania.org) We leave Menorca in early August, knowing we’ll soon return at the end of the month for another superb classic regatta taking place here in Mahón, the Panerai Copa del Rey de Barcos de Época. (www.paneraiclassicyachtschallenge.com)

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arremetió contra el puerto de Ciudadela hundiendo cerca de 30 barcos y dañando muchos otros a su paso. Afortunadamente no hubo heridos porque tuvo lugar muy de noche.

Sólo suele ocurrir aquí y parece ser que este había sido el más fuerte en 20 años.

Al caminar por el paseo marítimo nos topamos con la Torre de San Nicolás que ha sido restaurada y convertida en un museo. Cuenta historias de la conquista de Menorca por los aragoneses en 1287 y la venta posterior de los habitantes musulmanes como esclavos, así como el reasentamiento de los españoles. A su vez, relata el sangriento ataque del pirata turco Barbarossa en 1558, quien invadió y quemó la ciudad además de matar a 5,000 habitantes españoles.

Sin darnos cuenta, se vuela el tiempo y debemos regresar a Mallorca para participar en el Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona, una regata de yates clásicos y de época que tiene lugar todos los años a mediados de agosto en la bahía de Palma de Mallorca, un evento especial que no hay que perderse! www. fundacionhispania.org Dejamos Menorca sabiendo que pronto regresaremos a final de agosto para participar en La Copa del Rey de Barcos de Epóca en Mahón, esponsoreada por Panerai. www. paneraiclassicyachtschallenge.com

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ontinuing the first survey of the world’s marine mammals, we left the Chagos Islands far behind as the SE trade winds carried us swiftly across the Indian Ocean towards the Seychelles. Sweet tropical nights with full sails and long sunny days with cumulus clouds billowing across the skies ahead.

Using charts compiled by the old Yankee whalers of the 1880’s, we could only estimate where we might find the whales. Most of the ones we’d found had been near the islands, but as we crossed the open ocean we didn’t hear a single whale on the hydrophone.

Our destination was Port Victoria in the island of Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles. As the orange threads of dawn crept across the sky, the dark shapes of land grew out of the horizon, a welcome sight after days at sea. This capital city still retained its air of colonialism with its old wooden buildings, an open market, busy streets and an unusual mixture of people who spoke in French.

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ontinuando con el primer censo de la vida marítima en todo el mundo, dejamos atrás las Islas Chagos, mientras los vientos alisios SE nos llevaron velozmente por el océano Indico hacia las Seychelles. Dulces noches tropicales a toda vela y largos días soleados con turgentes nubes cúmulos en el cielo.

Utilizando antiguas cartas de navegación compiladas por balleneros Yankee del 1880, no podíamos más que estimar dónde podríamos encontrar a estas criaturas.

La mayoría de las ballenas que encontramos se encontraban cerca de las islas, pero atravesando mar abierto, no escuchábamos ni una en el hidrófono.

Nuestro destino era Port Victoria en la isla de Mahe, la isla principal de las Seychelles.

A medida que los hilos anaranjados del amanecer aparecían sigilosamente en el cielo, unas oscuras formas de tierra crecían en el horizonte que nos daba una cordial bienvenida luego de varios días en el mar.

Esta capital aun mantiene sus aires coloniales gracias a sus viejos edificios de madera,

It was a difficult few days as we followed the wake of the dissipating cyclone and although the wind had dropped considerably, the sea was still rough and unyielding.

We sailed north towards Denis Island and onto the open sea. There’d been a recent sighting of an enormous white male sperm whale in the north of the archipelago. Everyone was on deck, all eyes scanning the horizon hoping to catch a glimpse of this rare creature, but sadly there was no sign of it.

The ground swell stayed with us for a couple of days making it difficult to work. We made slow progress along the western edge of the Seychelles bank but despite the help of the hydrophone, days slipped by with no sign of a whale.

At last we found a group of whales on the north and west of ‘Banc Africans’, the team was ecstatic. It was our first sighting in almost two months. We tracked them for days, observing, photographing and filming them as well as taking blubber samples.

After a few days, we began to recognize individual ones and felt the beginning of an attachment to the group, as they became more relaxed in our company and allowed us to move amongst them.

The last day dawned and for the first time in our presence, the whole group of sperm

un mercado al aire libre, calles con mucho movimiento y una mezcla inusual de gente que habla en francés.

Después de unos días de descanso y de dar un paseo por la isla, nos dirigimos nuevamente al mar. Fueron días difíciles ya que seguimos el paso de un ciclón que se disipaba y aunque el viento se había reducido considerablemente, el mar todavía estaba agitado e inclemente.

Navegamos con rumbo norte hacia Isla Denis y hacia mar abierto. Hacía poco había sido visto un enorme cachalote blanco macho al norte del archipiélago. Todos estábamos en cubierta con los ojos puestos en el horizonte para vislumbrar a esta extraña criatura, pero tristemente no dio ninguna señal.

La marejada se quedó con nosotros por un par de días, dificultando nuestra misión. Avanzamos lentamente por el lado oeste de las Seychelles y a pesar de la ayuda del hidrófono, transcurrieron los días sin ningún signo de una ballena.

Finalmente, encontramos un grupo de estas criaturas en el norte y oeste de ‘Banc Africans’, el equipo estaba eufórico. Era nuestro primer avistaje en casi dos meses. Las rastreamos durante días, observándolas, fotografiándolas ,filmándolas y tomando muestras de su grasa.

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whales surfaced and stayed up socializing and swimming slowly downwind. In perfect formation, clicking gently to each other, they were carried along on the ocean swell.

Enchanted by this unusual spectacle, we drifted alongside the group for a couple of hours, admiring these enormous giants in their natural habitat before we turned the boat south and left them in peace.

We surveyed Les Amirates down to Alphonse Island but no sign of whales. That’s just how it goes, they can be with you for days, but once you move on, they slide down into the abyss, leaving nothing but an eerie silence on the hydrophone.

As a research vessel, we were granted permission to visit the remote and protected island of Aldabra, which lies NW of Madagascar, off the coast of Tanzania in east Africa. Aldabra is a rare jewel, isolated and wild. Such isolation has produced some unique species of plants and animals. It also holds the largest population of giant tortoises in the world.

This island is an unimaginably beautiful coral atoll with a large central lagoon, and its treasures have been protected by the Seychelles government for over 40 years. A team of rangers live here year-round to ensure that nobody lands without an official permit.

To reach Aldabra we had to sail SW for several hundred miles. There were signs that another cyclone was gathering momentum nearby, so we decided to sail NE to avoid its estimated

grupo a medida que se iban relajando en nuestra compañía hasta permitirnos movernos entre ellos.

Al amanecer el último día y, por primera vez en nuestra presencia, el grupo entero de cachalotes emergió a la superficie y se quedó allí socializando, nadando lentamente a favor del viento. En una formación perfecta, comunicándose con su clic característico amablemente unos con otros, fueron arrastradas por el oleaje. Encantados con este inusual espectáculo, navegamos sin rumbo junto al grupo durante un par de horas, admirando a estos gigantes en su hábitat natural antes de virar hacia el sur y dejarlos en paz.

Como embarcación de investigación, se nos otorgó permiso para visitar la remota y protegida isla de Aldabra, al NO de Madagascar, frente a las costas de Tanzania al este de África. Es una rara joya, salvaje y aislada, donde se producen especies únicas de plantas y animales. También alberga la mayor población de tortugas gigantes del mundo.

Y es que Adabra es un hermoso e increíble atolón de coral con una gran laguna central, cuyos tesoros han sido protegidos por el gobierno de las Seychelles desde hace más de 40 años. Un grupo de guardas vive aquí durante todo el año para asegurar que nadie amarre sin un permiso oficial.

Para llegar a Aldabra tuvimos que navegar hacia el SO por varios cientos de millas. Había signos de que otro ciclón estaba cobrando impulso cerca de donde nos encontrábamos,

path. We made the right choice, the cyclone passed south of us and soon after we were able to continue on our way towards Aldabra.

The rangers gave us a warm welcome and were keen to show us the atoll. The first day was spent observing the giant tortoises, a far greater population than that of the Galapagos.

Moving over the coral searching for food, as the heat from the midday sun increases, they seek shelter in the shade of the palm trees and renew their search for food in the late afternoon.

The rangers ensure that the whole atoll is protected from the ravages of poachers, and that night we were lucky enough to see several green turtles crawling up the beach to lay their eggs. Each turtle lays around 150 eggs, and after 2 months of incubation in the warm sand, the baby turtles hatch and make a mad dash for the open sea. Those which make it to the sea, and survive to adulthood, will return to the same beach years later to lay their own eggs.

The terrain is rough and inhospitable, but nesting amongst the mangrove trees we saw an enormous colony of frigate birds. There were thousands of them, the males displaying their colorful red throats to attract the females.

The lack of human intervention is self-evident as life in this wild paradise flourishes without

así que decidimos navegar hacia el NE para evitar su trayectoria estimada. Tomamos la decisión correcta, el ciclón pasó al sur de donde estábamos y pronto pudimos continuar nuestro camino a Aldabra.

Los guardas nos dieron una cordial bienvenida y entusiasmados nos mostraron el atolón. El primer día transcurrió observando las tortugas gigantes, una población mucho mayor incluso que la de las Galápagos. Se mueven sobre el coral en busca de alimento y a medida que aumenta

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restraint. On land there is no fresh water and few predators, in the water, the untouched natural world moves into another dimension.

The absence of fishing has allowed the fish to reach their natural proportions - familiar species, but bigger than we’d ever seen before.

Giant groupers, snappers, reef fish, sharks and an unimaginable array of corals bursting with life all around us. What a privilege to witness the underwater world in its true natural balance. Sadly, sites such as these are rare and face an ever-increasing threat from pollution, over-fishing and coral bleaching.

On our last evening, we stood in the water at high tide and watched a myriad of black tip sharks patrolling the shallows just below the research station. One of the guards took the remains of our fish supper and threw it into the water. The ensuing feeding frenzy was impressive as small sharks dashed towards us from all around, thrashing the water, swimming amongst us. Fortunately they were more interested in the fish heads than our legs!

The next day we started the long sail back to Mahe, carrying with us unforgettable visions of Aldabra.

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el calor del sol del mediodía, buscan refugio a la sombra de las palmeras y renuevan la búsqueda de alimento en las últimas horas de la tarde.

Los guardas se aseguran de que todo el atolón esté protegido de los embates de los cazadores furtivos. Esa noche tuvimos la suerte de ver a varias tortugas verdes saliendo del mar hacia la playa para poner sus huevos. Cada una pone alrededor de 150 y luego de dos meses de incubación en la arena tibia, las tortugas bebé nacen y comienzan una carrera desenfrenada hacia mar abierto. Aquellas que llegan al mar y sobreviven hasta la adultez, regresarán a la misma playa luego de varios años a poner sus propios huevos.

La falta de intervención humana es evidente al observar cómo la vida en este paraíso florece sin restricciones. En tierra no hay agua dulce y hay pocos depredadores, en el agua, el intacto mundo natural se mueve hacia otra dimensión. La ausencia de la pesca ha permitido que los peces alcancen sus proporciones naturales; encontramos especies conocidas pero más grandes de lo que jamás habíamos visto. Gigantescos meros, pargos, peces de arrecife, tiburones y un inimaginable despliegue de corales rebosantes de vida nos rodeaban. Fue un gran privilegio ser testigo del mundo natural en su verdadero equilibrio natural. Tristemente, son poco los lugares como este y enfrentan una creciente amenaza con la contaminación, la pesca desmedida y la decoloración de los corales.

Al día siguiente, comenzamos un largo viaje de regreso a Mahe, llevando con nosotros inolvidables visiones de Aldabra.

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The ground swell stayed with us for a couple of days making it difficult to work.

We made slow progress along the western edge of the Seychelles bank but despite the help of the hydrophone, days slipped by with no sign of a whale.

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iceroy Miami presents sophisticated international travelers and discriminating South Florida denizens with a glamourinfused resort hotel created for business and leisure pursuits in the city’s burgeoning downtown. Located on prestigious Brickell avenue, The Viceroy Hotel and Residences is an oasis of luxury and comfort set in the heart of Miami’ financial district. Decorated by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler, this elegant and sophisticated hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a subtle Asian touch that creates an inviting haven for travelers.

The Viceroy is the quintessential luxury hotel, a modern and sumptuous resort that offers the best in high end dining, roof raising-lounging and the finest service and unexpected delights recognized as Viceroy signatures.

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l Hotel Viceroy & Residences Miami, situado en la prestigiosa avenida Brickell, es un verdadero oasis en el centro de la ciudad de Miami.

Decorado por la reconocida diseñadora de interiores Kelly Wearstler, este elegante y acogedor hotel ofrece el ambiente ideal, para fines de negocios o placer, con sus restaurantes, bares y el servicio incomparable de la firma Viceroy.

Moderno y suntuoso, este resort cuenta con un sofisticado Spa de 28,000 pies cuadrados que incluye un amplio gimnasio que ofrece entrenamiento profesional y equipo de alta tecnología, así como una gran variedad de tratamientos. También brinda un amplio espacio al aire libre con una piscina de más de 300 pies de largo, una chimenea exterior y un sinfín de detalles más que lo convierten en uno de los destinos más lujoso del Sur de la Florida.

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Set within the ten-acre Icon Brickell enclave, the Viceroy holds a 28,000 square foot Spa that includes personal training, high tech equipment and a wide array of treatments to please the most discerning guest. It also features an expansive outdoor living room with a 300 foot long infinity pool and an oversized outdoor fireplace, among many other comforts. Renowned for its glam design and superlative service, it was named one of the top spas in North America by CondĂŠ Nast Traveler.

The Viceroy Hotel and Residences is without a doubt one of the most luxurious destinations in South Florida.

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The Viceroy Hotel and Residences is without a doubt one of the most luxurious destinations in South Florida.

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

DRAGON FLOATABLE SUNGLASSES, $160, available at John Lobb - New York, 800 Madison Avenue, 212.888.9797

BELL & ROSS BR02-94 CHRONO STEEL WATCH, $5,400, bellross.com

PANERAI LUMINOR MARINA 1950 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC – 42 MM $7,800 www.panerai.com

NEW BALANCE thermal fleece windblocker 1/2 Zip, $95, newbalance.com

T JOHN LOBB BOAT SHOES, $1175, johnlobb.com

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he highlight of the pre-fall sailing season undoubtedly must be the 2013 America’s Cup. This year marks the 35th in a competition dating as far back as 1851 and it was a memorable season.

“Arguably the biggest single change was to make it easier for fans to see and to understand,” Stephen Barclay, CEO of America’s Cup told Yachting Times in an exclusive. “Racing was brought in from the ocean to off the San Francisco city front. Instead of spending an hour and a half to head out to sea to watch an hour and a half long race, it was possible for fans to walk up to the race course inside San Francisco Bay.”

MARCO BICEGO 18KT COILED YELLOW GOLD BRACELET, $6,650, available at Shreve & Co. San Francisco, shreve.com

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ETRO DEFINED PAISLEY SHOPPER BAG IN CALFSKIN WITH SMALL CLUTCH, $790 etro.com

ROXY’S KASSIA CYPHER 3/2 BACK ZIP WETSUIT, $249.95, roxy.com/wetsuits

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o cabe duda que la estrella de la temporada pre-otoño es la Copa América 2013. Este año se cumplen 34 años de una competición que se celebró por primera vez en 1851, y esta ha sido una temporada inolvidable.

“El cambio más importante ha sido desde luego el haberlo simplificado para que lo puedan ver y entender los fans”, explica Stephen Barclay, CEO de la Copa América a Yachting Times en un exclusiva. “Las regatas se trajeron desde el océano hacia la ciudad de San Francisco. En vez de pasar una hora y media saliendo al mar para ver una regata de hora y media, fue posible que los fans vieran el evento dentro de la bahía de San Francisco”.

STUTTERHEIM STOCKHOLM RAINCOAT, $315, rewindstore.be

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CIRE TRUDON’S SINBAD THE SAILOR VEGETAL WAX CANDLE, $95 each, ciretrudon.com JONATHAN ADLER LUGGAGE TAGS, $38, jonathanadler.com

The world of competitive nautical sports has become increasingly accessible. Moreover, the benchmark of professional sailing is noticeably more high-tech.

“The third big change was the switch from slow monohull yachts to high speed wingsailed multihulls. The AC72s are capable of speeds over 44knots (50mph),” detailed Mr. Barclay.

“Their wingsails brought new levels of power, efficiency and controllability.”

It has yet to be seen whether or not the AC72s will prevail as a class in the 35th America’s Cup or how long it may take these new ideas to trickle down to the rest of the sport, but Mr. Barclay explained that “it is fair to say that this year’s series has certainly put the America’s Cup right back at the leading edge of the sport and its technology…The tradition of innovation continues.”

Oddly enough the same principals dominate the array of luxury goods that are ripe for yachting enthusiasts for fall. This season, Yachting Times tempts you with a covetable variety of ready-to-wear, accessories and gifts that reflect optimal quality combined with unparalleled functionality for your life around and on the water. From Roxy’s latest wet suit to New Balance’s thermal windblock, breathable fleece and the tested durability of Stutterheim Raincoats. For autumn, there’s something for everyone!

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El mundo de la competitividad náutica se hace cada vez más accesible. La náutica a nivel profesional también cuenta con una tecnología mucho más avanzada. “El tercer cambio más significante ha sido el ir de yates de monocasco a veloces multicascos con aparejo de perfil alar de alto aspecto. Los AC72 son capaces de alcanzar velocidades de más de 44 nudos (50mph)”, nos explica el Sr. Barclay. “Sus aparejos de perfil alar alcanzaron niveles de potencia, eficiencia y control muy superiores a lo conocido”.

Aun está por verse si los AC72 prevalecerán como clase en el 35º America’s Cup, o cuánto tiempo tardarán el que estas ideas se implementen al resto del deporte pero el Sr. Barclay explicó que “se puede decir que la serie de este año ha sin duda colocado la Copa América de nuevo a la cabeza del deporte y su tecnología… la tradición de la innovación continua”.

Curiosamente, los mismos principios de innovación dominan la oferta de objetos de lujo para la temporada de otoño. Yachting Times le tentará con una variedad de accesorios y regalos que reflejan gran calidad y funcionalidad para su vida en el mar. Lo último en trajes de buceo de Roxy, como el rompevientos térmico de New Balance, tejidos respirables y la resistencia comprobada de los impermeables de Stutterheim. Este otoño habrá algo para todos!

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FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE | MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO

By | Por Diane Selkirk

Books for Boaters-four new reads Cuatro nuevos libros para navegantes While it would be nice to be out on the water every day, it’s not always possible. Sometimes the next best thing is to read about life afloat. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, humor, or tips for the galley here are four new offerings, written by boaters for boaters.

Lo ideal es pasarse todo el día en el agua pero no siempre es posible, entonces lo mejor es leer sobre la vida a bordo. Sea inspiración, humor o algún consejo lo que busque, a continuación le ofrecemos algunas opciones escritas por navegantes para navegantes.

“Love with a Chance of Drowning” Torre DeRoche

Sailing across the South Pacific is the quintessential dream: unless you have a morbid fear of water. In this girl-meets-boy memoir DeRoche pens the classic sailing adventure with a twist. Besotted with Ivan, an Argentine sailor with a goal of sailing the world, DeRoche is confronted with a choice; she can either watch the man of her dreams sail away, or she can embrace her fears, take a few sailing lessons and jump aboard his boat. She chooses the boat—and the tale that follows is a rollicking one; filled with the dangers and excitement of blue water sailing. From the comic frustrations of life aboard a leaky boat to the terror of storms, DeRoche’s affable style makes it feel like she’s a dear friend, sharing her story.

“Amor con riesgo a ahogarse” Torre DeRoche

Navegar a través del Pacífico Sur es el sueño de muchos.

En esta autobiografía, DeRoche relata una aventura clásica de navegación con un toque romántico. La protagonista se enamora de un navegante argentino llamado Iván, quien decide navegar por el mundo y por lo tanto ella tiene que decidir si dejar que el hombre de su vida se vaya o enfrentar sus miedos y tomar clases de navegación para partir con él. Al decidirse acompañarlo, termina viviendo una serie de aventuras llenas de peligro y emoción que van desde las frustraciones de la vida a bordo de un barco con filtraciones hasta el terror de las tormentas.

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“How to Slay a Pirate” Barbara Gottesman

Part sailing memoir part self-help guide “How to Slay a Pirate” does more than give you permission to follow your dreams, the book explains why going after your deepest aspiration is essential and then helps you chart a course to get there. By using a combination of real-life examples (Gottesman and her family followed their dream by heading off on a 2.5 year cruise through Mexico and across the South Pacific) and deceptively simple exercises Gottesman helps you sail through the process of identifying your goals, understanding what’s standing in your way, then taking the steps required to fulfill your dreams. Whether you want to sail around the world, or simply figure out what’s missing in your life--this book has something for you.

“Cómo matar a un pirata” Barbara Gottesman Mitad autobiografía, mitad guía de ayuda, este libro explica con detalle lo esencial que es seguir lo que realmente deseas y cómo lograrlo.

Haciendo uso de algunos ejemplos personales (la autora y su familia cumplieron su sueño al hacer un crucero por México y a través del sur del Pacífico que duraría dos años y medio), Gottesman te enseña a identificar tus metas y los obstáculos. También te ayuda a tomar los pasos necesarios para llevar a cabo tu sueño. Es el libro perfecto para el lector que quiera descubrir lo que le falta en su vida o simplemente navegar por el mundo.

“The Boat Galley Cookbook” Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons

No matter how well outfitted your yacht’s galley is, cooking aboard is different than cooking ashore. “The Boat Galley Cookbook” is the brainchild of two friends who recognized that sailors needed a cookbook of their own. The Boat Galley offers tips for finding substitutes for familiar ingredients in unusual locations and recipes that can be whipped up in a variety of conditions. With over 800 recipes divided by meals, occasions and ingredients, as well as tips for outfitting a galley, storing ingredients and shopping in foreign countries, Shearlock and Irons have developed a comprehensive guide that belongs in every galley.

“El libro de cocina de a bordo” Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons

No importa lo bien abastecida que esté la cocina de su barco, cocinar a bordo no es lo mismo que cocinar en tierra. Este libro fue creado por dos amigas que se dieron cuenta que los navegantes necesitaban un libro de cocina propio. Por eso “The Boat Galley Cookbook” ofrece consejos para encontrar sustituciones de ingredientes conocidos en lugares inusuales y recetas que se pueden hacer en una variedad de condiciones. Con más de 800 recetas dividas en grupos según el tipo de comida, la ocasión y los ingredientes, este libro te enseña a almacenar los alimentos y a comprar en países extranjeros. Shearlock y Iron han desarrollado una guía muy completa que pertenece en el galley de todos los barcos.

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“Becalmed” Normandie Fischer

One thing fiction writers rarely get right is sailing—it often ends up sounding stilted, inaccurate or silly. But Fischer clearly understands both the technical details and the lifestyle of life aboard and wove both convincingly through a gentle romance. Tadie became the maiden aunt in Beaufort, NC, when she wasn’t paying attention. But when a handsome sailor and his lovable daughter arrive in port that seems destined to change. Fischer tells the story of their budding romance with humor, southern charm and some of the best sailing scenes found in fiction.

“Sosegado” Normandie Fischer

Un gran fallo de los escritores de ficción es que pocas veces aciertan a escribir bien sobre navegación. Sus descripciones acaban siendo artificiales, erróneas o simplemente insulsas. Sin embargo Fischer entiende claramente tanto los detalles técnicos así como la vida a bordo, y lo relata todo de manera muy convincente a través de un delicado romance. Tadie, el personaje principal, sin darse cuenta, se convierte en una tía solterona de Beaufort, North Carolina, hasta que un día llega a puerto un apuesto marinero con su adorada hija y todo cambia. Fischer relata el romance con humor, encanto sureño y algunas de las mejores escenas náuticas de ficción jamás escritas.

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Chuck Connelly A Talent Counterattacks | El talento contraataca

Text by | Texto por ESTEBAN LOZANO Translation by | Traducción por DAN NEWLAND

Chuck Connelly gained renown in the 1980s, and his monumental work entitled “Bridge to Nowhere” amazed millions of movie-goers when it was pictured in the 1989 film, New York Stories

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e may not know how to define what an artist is, exactly, but when we see one of Chuck Connelly’s paintings, we instantly know that we are in the presence of a true artist’s work. Born in 1955, this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native first gained renown in the 1980s. His prolific body of work spans a wide variety of subjects and his neo-expressionist style prompted one critic to describe it as “expressionist without angst.” Connelly himself has been dubbed “Van Gogh reincarnate.”

Some of his paintings leave those who see them with mouths agape. Bridge to Nowhere (1988), a 93” x 216” (2.36 x 5.48meter) canvas that hangs today in Arizona’s Tucson Museum of Art, was seen by millions of amazed movie-goers in the 1989 film New York Stories—the first segment of which, directed by Martin Scorsese and entitled Life Lessons, tells the story of a troubled artist (played by Nick Nolte) and his relationship with his young and beautiful student (Rosanna Arquette). According to Connelly, this work “is in reference to a bridge in Pittsburgh and alludes to a timeline of the history of civilization.” In preparing to play the role of his fictional character—artist Lionel Dobie—Nick Nolte based his portrayal directly on Chuck Connelly and the artist’s fiery temperament.

An admirer of the painter in real life, Nolte acquired one of Connelly’s works (Raising of the Spirits, 1988), and hung it in his Malibu, California home. When, in October of 2008, Nolte’s house caught fire, the painting wasn’t completely destroyed, but it suffered serious damage. Connelly and his team of assistants restored the painting in Nolte’s presence. Or perhaps better said: Connelly painted the work again. This curious episode in the world of modern art was registered on film for the Web series entitled Art at Will, presented by Flynn Helper and entitled “From the Ashes…”

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Chuck Connelly cobró notoriedad en la década de los 80, y su monumental obra “Puente hacia ninguna parte” asombró a los millones de espectadores cinematográficos que vieron “Historias de Nueva York”

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uizá no sepamos definir qué es un artista, pero si vemos una pintura de Chuck Connelly sabemos que estamos en presencia de una gran obra.

Nacido en 1955 en Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, este prólifico artista cobró notoriedad en la década de los 80. Su temática es muy variada, y su estilo neo-expresionista ha sido denominado por algún crítico “expresionista sin angustia.” Al mismo a Connelly lo han definido como “Van Gogh reencarnado”.

Algunas de sus pinturas dejan boquiabiertos a quienes las contemplan, como sucede sin duda con su monumental “Puente hacia ninguna parte” (Bridge to Nowhere, 1988), un cuadro de 2,36 x 5,48 metros que hoy alberga el Tucson Museum of Art de Arizona y que millones de asombrados espectadores de todo el mundo conocieron a través de la película “Historias de Nueva York” (New York Stories, 1989), más precisamente por el segmento titulado “Lecciones de vida” que dirigiera Martin Scorsese. Cuenta la relación entre un atribulado artista, interpretado por Nick Nolte, y su joven y bella alumna, encarnada por Rosanna Arquette.

El cuadro en cuestión, según Connelly, “se refiere a un puente situado en Pittsburgh, y alude a una línea temporal de la historia de la civilización”.

Para ponerse en la piel del artista, llamado Lionel Dobie en la ficción, Nick Nolte se basó directamente en el fogoso temperamento de Chuck Connelly. Admirador del artista, Nolte adquirió uno de sus cuadros, “La ascensión de los espíritus” (Raising of the Spirits, 1988), y lo colgó en su casa de Malibu, California. Cuando en octubre del 2008 dicha casa se incendió, el cuadro de Connelly no fue totalmente consumido por las llamas pero sí sufrió un sensible deterioro. Entonces Connelly se puso, literalmente, manos a la obra y en compañía de sus ayudantes, y con la presencia del mismo Nolte, restauró la pintura, o mejor

“Bridge to Nowhere”, 1988 - Oil on Canvas - 93” x 216” - Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Small, Jr. 1995.77 - Collection of the Tucson Museum of Art | “Puente a ninguna parte”, 1988 – óleo sobre tela 93” x 216” – Regalo del Sr. William A. Small, Jr. y su esposa, 1995.77 – Colección del Tucson Museum of Art

dicho volvió a pintarla. Este curioso episodio dentro del mundo del arte moderno fue registrado por una cámara para la serie web “Art at Will”, conducida por Flynn Helper, bajo el título “From the ashes…” (“Desde las cenizas…”).

Chuck Connelly studied at Philadelphia’s Tyler School of Art. He was the 1999 recipient of the Gottlieb Foundation Grant, awarded to “mature, creative painters and sculptors.” The personality and genius of the artist were the subject of a 2008 Emmy-winning HBO documentary called The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale (produced and directed by Jeff Stimmel).

The film recounts Connelly’s economic vicissitudes—strictly economic, since his talent has remained unquestionable— following that peak decade of the 1980s, in which his works sold for millions of dollars, and portrays his eagerness for a muchdeserved comeback, which even led him to hire a young actor to play the part of a fictitious painter—Fred Scaboda—with the aim of once again sparking the avid interest of galleries and marchands.

Even as the reader is perusing the paintings that grace these pages, the ever undiminished talent of Chuck Connelly is preparing for a counterattack…

Chuck Connelly estudió en la Tyler School of Art de Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, y en 1999 fue receptor del Gottlieb Foundation Grant, que beneficia “a pintores y escultores maduros y creativos”.

Un documental de HBO ganador del Emmy, The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale (2008, producido y dirigido por Jeff Stimmel), muestra su genio y figura; sus altibajos en el plano económico —y sólo en el plano económico, ya que su talento jamás se ha devaluado— tras una venturosa década de los 80, durante la cual sus obras facturaron más de un millón de dólares; y sus ansias de un regreso triunfal, tan merecido como esquivo, que incluso lo llevaron a contratar a un joven actor para que se hiciera pasar por pintor —el ficticio Fred Scaboda— con el propósito de vender el trabajo de Connelly a las galerías y marchands.

Mientras el lector contempla las pinturas que reproducimos en estas páginas, el indemne talento de Chuck Connelly prepara su contraataque…

www.chuckconnelly.net Photo of “Bridge to Nowhere” Courtesy of the Tucson Museum of Art. www.tucsonmuseumofart.org

www.chuckconnelly.net Foto de “Bridge to Nowhere” gentileza del Tucson Museum of Art. www.tucsonmuseumofart.org

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Yacht Stabilizers Evaluating the Options Estabilizadores Marinos. Evaluando las opciones Material courtesy of | Material cortesía de NAIAD DYNAMICS

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acht stabilization has evolved rapidly, and selecting the right system has become increasingly challenging. Naiad Dynamics® offers important factors to consider based on its experience of over 10,000 successful motion control system installations.

Popular Systems Active fins remain the most favored and effective roll control solution due to their high efficiency and ability to instantaneously counter wave action with a calibrated and proportional force, and since the advent of AtRest® Stabilization. First developed by Naiad Dynamics, this revolution in motion control has become virtually standard on luxury yachts, and is particularly essential for those offered for charter.

Another option is Ride Control – a sophisticated system that actively controls roll and pitch, as well as yaw, heave and surge while underway. Naiad Dynamics first pioneered this technology in the 1970’s for military and commercial applications, and has been leading its migration into the yacht market. Fully Active Interceptors, T-foils, Fins, Trim Tabs and other underwater control devices are used alone or in combinations to provide optimized trim and continuous dynamic motion control for a smooth, straight ride over varying sea conditions.

A highly experienced manufacturer like Naiad will be able to assess your specific needs and provide a full array of solutions. Be wary of “one-size-fits-all” approaches, and confusion between dynamic Pitch and Roll control (real Ride Control) vs. the much simpler auto Trim or List control. Naiad also provides computer simulations and can support scale model tank tests.

Avoid Undersized & Cheap Equipment The temptations to consider small or cheap systems are numerous; lower

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a tecnología utilizada en estabilización de barcos ha evolucionado muy rápidamente, y la elección del sistema correcto para la aplicación se ha transformado ciertamente en un reto.

Naiad Dynamics, ofrece factores importantísimos a ser considerados basados en su experiencia de más de 10.000 sistemas de control de movimiento instalados en yates hasta el momento.

Sistemas populares Aletas activas, se presenta como el favorito, y es el método más efectivo como solución para controlar movimientos tanto de rolido como de cabeceo, gracias a su gran eficiencia y habilidad para contrarrestar instantáneamente la acción del mar con una fuerza calibrada y proporcional desde la creación de AtRest.

Primeramente desarrollada por Naiad, esta revolución en control de movimientos ha devenido virtualmente en el estándar de los yates de lujo y es particularmente esencial de los yates de charter.

Dentro de estos sistemas, otra opción es RideControl, un sofisticado sistema que controla activamente rolido, cabeceo, así como también movimientos de guiñada, descenso, ascenso y ascenso súbito , mientras se navega.

Naiad Dynamics, fue pionero de esta tecnología inicialmente en lo años 70 para aplicaciones militares y comerciales, y ha liderado su migración al segmento de mercado de los yates de lujo.

Totalmente activos perfiles T, aletas, estabilizadores, junto con otros aparatos de control sumergidos son utilizados, solos o en conjunto, para proveerle un trimado optimizado y un control dinámico de movimiento continuo para una suave y recta navegación en diferentes condiciones de mar.

Un experto fabricante como Naiad le puede asesorar sobre la gama de

Naiad Dynamics Model 820 Fin Actuator Assembly

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20m Motor Yacht (Photo courtesy of Dashew Offshore)

diferentes alternativas que le ayuden a encontrar la solución que busca.

Frente a las diferentes opciones del Naiad Dynamics Active Interceptors Naiad Dynamics Model 360 Fin Actuator Assembly mercado en esta temática, Naiad recalca la diferencia enorme que existe entre su RideControl (Control de Cabeceo y Rolido) y otros equipos con tecnología mucho más simple de trimado price, and less power, weight and automático y control de escora, así installed size. However, the result is como también nos previene acerca de los significantly diminished performance sistemas que ofrecen un tamaño único and reliability. Motion control devices de aleta para diferentes aplicaciones.

Naiad Dynamics DATUM™ are subjected to substantial forces Naiad también provee simulaciones Control System even in relatively calm seas, and under de computadora y soporta pruebas de tanque de agua heavy sea conditions forces can become immense. A wellcon modelos a escala que evidencian el resultado de sus engineered, high quality and robust system will not only productos. survive storms, it will get you through them safely. Be Evite equipos de bajo precio y altos costes. La tentación de aware AtRest stabilizers work significantly harder and adquirir un equipo de menor tamaño al requerido o de bajo longer than underway-only systems. Not only will an precio son numerosas: bajo precio, menor potencia, y peso undersized, underpowered or lower quality system not de la instalación. perform very well, it will not sustain the loading under Sin embargo, el resultado es una instalación enormemente near continuous usage or at-sea demands either. reducida en rendimiento y durabilidad. Los sistemas de www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 73 |

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Naiad Dynamics Fin Stabilizer

Consider Maintenance Requirements All systems require periodic maintenance, but all are not equal. Make sure you understand exactly what is required and how much expense and down time it involves, including haul-outs. Routine lubrication and seal replacements are normal, but major re-builds such as

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control de movimiento se encuentran sometidos a enormes esfuerzos en mares relativamente calmos y en condiciones deterioradas estos se multiplican inmensamente.

Un sistema de alta calidad, robusto y bien pensado, no solo soportará el mal tiempo, sino que le ayudará a salir de la tempestad con seguridad.

Es de advertirse que los sistemas de estabilización AtRest trabajan significativamente más y con mayor esfuerzo que los sistemas de estabilización simples.

No solo un sistema de menor calidad, de menor tamaño y fuerza trabajará por debajo del par, sino que no sustentará los esfuerzos requeridos en carga continua o máxima, como lo demandan las cambiantes condiciones marinas.

Considere requerimientos de mantenimiento Todos los sistemas requieren de un mantenimiento periódico, pero estos no son todos iguales. Asegúrese de

main bushing/bearing replacements or other overhauls will be very costly in time, labor and parts. There are many frustrated owners with maintenance burdens they never anticipated – don’t be one of them.

Summary Experience, performance, reliability and cost should all weigh in the final selection, but too often initial cost becomes the overriding factor. True cost of ownership should not be overlooked. The motion control system is a long-term investment that will pay dividends every time you use your boat, so getting it right the first time is the best way to keep costs down and satisfaction high over the life of your vessel.

entender qué es lo requerido y cuánto tiempo y presupuesto están involucrados, incluyendo varaderos.

Lubricación periódica, igual que recambio de sellos es normal, aunque una reconstrucción puede ser algo muy costoso en tiempo, partes y dinero.

Evite frustraciones a largo plazo con la instalación de un equipo de máxima calidad como Naiad.

Sumario Experiencia, rendimiento, fiabilidad y costo deberían contemplarse por igual al momento de la selección de su equipo, y debería observarse el verdadero coste de utilización a largo plazo.

Un sistema de control de movimiento para embarcaciones es una inversión a largo plazo que generará dividendos cada vez que usted utilice su yate en total confort en cualquier condición. Esto es algo que debería analizarse al considerar la inversión para mantener costos al mínimo y la satisfacción al máximo durante la vida de su embarcación.

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Descubra la Revista Bilingüe Náutica y de Estilo de Vida de Yachting de América!

We invite you to read current and past issues online. You may also subscribe to receive our publication in the comfort of your home.

Lo invitamos a leer el número actual y los anteriores en nuestro sitio de internet. También puede suscribirse para recibir nuestra publicación en la comodidad de su hogar.

YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE ®

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FEATURED COCKTAIL | COCTEL DESTACADO

CUBA LIBRE 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.