Yachting Times Magazine #17

YACHTING TIMES AMERICA’S BILINGUAL BOATING MAG

LA REVISTA NÁUTICA BILINGÜE DE AMÉRICA

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FERRETTI 650 A new standard in its class Un nuevo estándar en su clase

GLENFIDDICH Sláinte! A golden anniversary Sláinte! Aniversario de oro

PLASTIC IN THE OCEAN. An expedition over the NW Pacific PLÁSTICO EN EL OCÉANO. Una expedición en el Pacífico noroccidental 17 - WINTER 2014 | INVIERNO 2014 www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

CONTENTS | CONTENIDOS

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24 DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTAMENTOS

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS

PROFILES | PERFILES

8 From the Editor

Y EVENTOS

42 Glenfiddich

10 YTM iPad App

18 Book Reviews

12 Letters to the Editor

22 Barnes Art Exhibit

14 IN BRIEF 67 YTM Subscription

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE LIFE | MEDIOAMBIENTE

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE

Y VIDA MARINA

EMBARCACIONES

50 Plastic in the Pacific

24 Ferretti 650 32 Numarine 70 Flybridge

FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE |

38 Schaaf Boats

MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO 58 Fashion Picks for Winter 82 Featured Cocktail TECH & SAFETY | TECNOLOGÍA Y SEGURIDAD 64 ADK Packbasket & Imray Nautical

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ON THE COVER | FOTO DE TAPA Ferretti 650

YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE ®

Editor & Publisher Dolores Barciela Executive Editor Laura Failoni Managing Editor Maria Iriondo Editors at Large Diane Selkirk, Scott Shane, Nancy Bloom Assistant Digital Editor Sofía Pagano Art & Design Pablo De Palma

YTM Publisher Dolores Barciela with her sons Adolfito and Agustín, and her nieces Delfina y Helena, this Christmas in Miami, FL.

Contributors Benjamin-Émile Le Hay, Nancy Birnbaum, Rodrigo Olson, Belinda Braithwaite, Tyler Mifflin.

from the editor

Associate Publisher Integrated Sales Lisa Besalel

Hope you all started a great new year!

We’re proud to announce a superb addition to our Latin American distribution.

Yachting Times will be present at a different Latin American boat show with each new issue, starting with the Cartagena International Boat Show in Cartagena, Colombia, this March 2015.

With this edition, we’ll also be present at the Miami International Boat Show, the Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, and the Palm Beach Boat Show.

We’re adding bonus content to each issue on our website from now onwards.

Please visit yachtingtimesmagazine.com to rediscover our favorite past articles, read new ones, enjoy videos of current topics, take part in surveys and giveaways, and much more. Enjoy!

de la editora ¡Espero que todos hayan comenzado un muy buen año!

Nos enorgullece anunciarles una genial adición a nuestra distribución en Latinoamérica. Yachting Times estará presente en diferentes salones náuticos de Latinoamérica con cada nuevo número de la revista, comenzando con el Cartagena International Boat Show en Cartagena, Colombia, este Marzo 2015.

Con esta edición, también estaremos presentes en el Miami International Boat Show, la Bacardi Miami Sailing Week, y el Palm Beach Boat Show.

De ahora en más, estaremos agregando contenido adicional a cada nuevo número en nuestro sitio de internet. Por favor visiten yachtingtimesmagazine.com para redescubrir nuestros artículos pasados favoritos, leer nuevas notas, disfrutar videos de tópicos actuales, tomar parte en encuestas y concursos, y mucho más. ¡Que lo disfruten!.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | CARTAS AL EDITOR

WE WELCOME YOUR LETTERS SUS CARTAS SON BIENVENIDAS Hi Dolores, I am a yachting enthusiast who has been following Yachting Times for a few years now. Great job guys on the content, especially the visuals.

My wife is tired of my selecting our next dream boat each time I read a new issue..:) I just signed up for the 2-year subscription and in addition to a great deal, I was pleasantly surprised to receive the complementary YTM caps-loved the Kavi’s wife sporting our YTM cap! clip to secure it-now we look cool when a breeze picks up on the ocean while our friends literally have to hang on to their hats!

Kavi Sharma Naples, FL

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yachtingtimesmagazine.com BONUS CONTENT FOR THIS ISSUE! | ¡CONTENIDO ADICIONAL DE ESTA EDICIÓN!

• VIDEO Environmental issues & marine life | Medioambiente y vida marina: Western Pacific Gyre Expedition, May 2012.

By | Por BELINDA BRAITHWAITE - customdiscovery.com A 3,000 mile expedition across the Pacific Ocean from the Marshall Islands to Japan to research plastic debris in the Western Pacific Gyre. | Una expedición de 3.000 millas a través del Océano Pacífico desde las Islas Marshall hasta Japón para estudiar los plásticos flotantes en el giro del Pacífico Occidental.

• Diving & Snorkeling Adventure - At home with the wild dolphins Aventura de Buceo - En casa de los delfines.

By | Por TANYA G BURNETT & KEVIN PALMER – www.islandexposure.us The Bahamas are home to some of the friendliest spotted dolphins in the Atlantic. Encountering wild dolphins in open water is an experience beyond description! | En las Bahamas habitan algunos de los delfines más amistosos que existen en el Atlántico, y los encuentros con estas singulares criaturas en su hábitat son una experiencia extraordinaria!.

• VIDEO Boat review - Testeo de embarcación: Ferretti Yachts 650. A video to complement the boat review on the new Ferretti 650. | Un video para complementar el testeo del nuevo Ferretti 650.

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IN BRIEF

TANKOA S801 – THE LATEST PROJECT FOR AN 80 METER TAKES SHAPE

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ankoa Yachts – the “boutique shipyard” based in Genoa – announces a new addition to their range with the presentation of the S801 (80m) concept, confirming their markedly innovative stance in the super and mega yacht sector.

Tankoa S801 is a concept design based on an 80 meter long platform, extendable to 88 meters. She will have a beam of 13.50 meters, with a 2,500 gross tonnage in its 80 meter version. Just like sails in the wind, the decks float as if suspended between sea and sky. Code named “Golden Wings”, the S801 is Francesco Paszkowski’s vision of Italy’s most famous and beautiful ship of all time, the Amerigo Vespucci. Her superstructure seems to be literally suspended in mid-air, an interpretation of how the sailing ship

would appear if her rig were shifted aft. The reference to Amerigo Vespucci is an excellent way to pay tribute to one of the greatest Italian maritime explorers of the world.

Innovative structures: steel, aluminum and titanium With advanced structures and applied technologies Tankoa Yachts intends to build one of the world’s most innovative yachts. The hull will be made of high tensile steel, with a light aluminum alloy superstructure. Other state of the art technologies, such as titanium reinforcements, presently under study, should be part of the package.

The S801 concept project will be completed in the next few months with further development of technical specifications, principal system layouts and engineering.

When: March 21-23, 2015 Where: Cartagena Convention Center at Cartagena, Colombia.

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he Cartagena International Boat Show gathers the national and international marine industry in an annual event for professionals and boating enthusiasts in the city of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Get on board!

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IN BRIEF

ARCADIA 85 US EDITION

Successful US debut of the Arcadia 85 in its American edition

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rcadia Yachts – the innovative and unique “eco-friendly” Italian shipyard – announced the successful US debut of Arcadia 85 (hull #8).

The layout and the functional living concepts of Arcadia 85 US Edition are the result of a construction evolution: the linear design of the superstructure and the vertical line of the bow allow a better use of every single available internal/external space. Living capacity is wider than other yachts of the same size.

The uniqueness of Arcadia’s project includes integrating 40sqm of solar panels from which the yacht gets all the energy for the equipment on board.

The design of Arcadia 85 reflects simple and understated styling with a harmonious blend between the indoor and outdoor areas. Her deckhouse has been made almost entirely out of double layered reflecting glass, giving the interior a bright and airy feel.

The sliding over-head and lateral blinds can provide privacy and shade, as required by the owner and his guests once in port or in bay.

Arcadia 85’s impressive aft-deck lounge (8,50 meters in length) features a well protected cockpit, perfect for dining, as well as a large sunbathing area towards the stern of the yacht. | 16 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DATE: March 6 – 15, 2015 Times: varies on event and film

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ver 60,000 filmgoers and over 300 filmmakers, talent and industry professionals from around the world will come together for the 32nd edition of the Miami International Film Festival produced and presented by Miami Dade College. While presenting over 100 films from over 30 countries, this festival is considered a preeminent showcase of Ibero-American cinema in the U.S. and a major launch pad for all international cinema, including documentaries. It is the only major film festival event housed within a college or university. To learn more please visit www.miamifilmfestival.com

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Book Reviews OCEAN: A Photicular™ Book Created By Dan Kainen and Written

By Carol Kaufmann There’s something truly mesmerizing about the ocean. Beautiful, vast, mysterious – it’s a world filled with diverse, almost alien creatures. Creator Dan Kainen has brought these creatures to life in OCEAN: A Photicular™ Book (Workman; October 2014; $25.95) Never before has the magic of the deep been so accessible, and never has a print book been so visually stunning. From the tiny sea horse swaying gently with the current to the sand shark baring its teeth, these ocean dwellers lend themselves perfectly to Dan Kainen’s exquisite Photicular technology. Artist and inventor Dan Kainen is the mastermind behind this innovative use of precision sliding lenses and beautiful four-color imagery. The result is nothing short of extraordinary, this is a book not to be missed!

ISLANDS OF EDEN: ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

By Ferenc Maté Notable author Ferenc Máté turns his lens to a group of small islands lost in time. The gorgeous waters of the eastern Caribbean are the setting for the publication of ISLANDS OF EDEN: ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES (Albatross Books at W. W. Norton & Company; November 14, 2014; $49.95, hardcover).

These breathtaking images will whet appetites to seek sunnier skies during the winter months, fitting for inclusion in features on winter travel or last-minute holiday gifts for sailors. His photographs celebrate the crystalline waters and gorgeous white sand beaches in breathtaking colors. Sailors will be eager to anchor at islands like Bequia, Canouan, and Mustique to visit the region’s secluded cays and idyllic forests before setting off on their next adventure.

Ferenc Máté is the author of sixteen books translated into thirteen languages. His sailing books include the acclaimed The World’s Best Sailboats and From a Bare Hull. Mr. Máté put this book together through his travels to the 32-isle Caribbean nation, working closely with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority.

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

THE COMPLETE YACHTMASTER, 8TH EDITION

By Tom Cunliffe The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience.

In this fully revised eighth edition, international expert and author, Tom Cunliffe, brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. Subjects include an analysis of what makes a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing, seamanship, navigation including chart plotters and PCs, meteorology, heavy weather, yacht stability, and coping with emergencies. Substantial updates for this edition include new material on the revolution of navigation using tablets, and new photography throughout.

(ISBN: 9781472907950 | Hardcover | 320 pages | December 16, 2014 | $40)

THE BOAT DATA BOOK

By Ian Nicolson and Richard Nicolson The Boat Data Book is a treasure trove of invaluable information for boat owners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat.

This new edition has been updated throughout and is in color for the first time. It contains more tables of lengths, widths, weights, and strengths as well as new data on a vast range of equipment from anchors to masts, propellers to gas cylinders, cleat sizes to winch bases, and hatches to bolts, bearings, cabling and piping.

If you want to know what size winch to fit, the breaking strength of stainless steel rigging wire, the recommended size for seacocks, or what length and size an anchor chain should be, then this is the book for you.

(ISBN: 9781472907974 | Paperback | 224 pages| December 23, 2014 | $40)

GHOSTS OF THE QUEEN MARY

By Brian Clune with Bob Davis ISBN: 978.1.62619.314.7 $17.99; 144 pp.

For thirty-one years, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world’s rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the “Stateliest Ship Afloat” plays host to tourists, travelers and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways. These choice decks remain the floating home of a few regulars, including the oft-glimpsed White Lady, as well as Little Jackie, John Henry and, of course, Grumpy.

Join paranormal investigators Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they take you to the hot spots of activity from port to starboard and relate tales from the dockside about the spirits that haunt the grandest liner ever built. | 20 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

BARNES ART EXHIBIT

© Alain Godon

©Anne Valverde

NOVEMBER 20, 2014 to JANURARY 10, 2015

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© Benedicte Blanc-Fontenille

ARNES International Luxury Real Estate and BARNES Global Art Advisory, in partnership with Bernard Markowicz organized a curated art exhibit to celebrate the opening of BARNES’ new offices in Miami.

This special exhibit showcased artworks that celebrated Miami in various forms expressed through different media including sculptures, photos, and a very innovative artistic process called BildoReliefo implemented by artist Alain Godon.

Miami is populated with architectural delights, notably boasting a unique concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world; this is what Alain Godon reflects upon with his special series about Miami, constructing his own universe with humor and colors.

Anne Valverde is mastering the art of photography, and takes us on a voyage all over Miami with poetry and precision.

Benedicte Blanc-Fontenille shares her latest works for the first time in Miami; her floating paintings show a colorful play with nature and water, reminding us of Monet’s Nymphéas.

Also, a “Masterworks lounge” featured a beautiful Marilyn print by Andy Warhol, surrounded by two crayoned portraits executed by Fernando Botero. | 22 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

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erretti presents the Ferretti 650, a cooperation between the Product Strategy Committee, Ferretti Group’s Marketing Department, AYT&D - Advanced Yachts Technology & Design, and Studio Zuccon International Project that officially made its debut at the autumn boat shows. The new project draws inspiration from the best seller Ferretti 620 from which it has inherited some of its most widely appreciated features like the waterline and the layout below deck.

The Ferretti 650 immediately strikes the eye for its extensively renovated profile, which makes it a truly distinctive model. Its outer silhouette is characterized by an aerodynamic flybridge and new fiberglass decorative elements that “cut” through the profile of the glazing in the superstructure. An unprecedented decoration connects the windows of the three cabins below deck (the master stateroom, the guest cabin and the VIP cabin), which have been widened to let through even more natural light. The pilot station dashboard has also | 24 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

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erretti presenta al Ferretti 650, desarrollado gracias a la colaboración entre el Comité de Estrategia de Productos, el Departamento de Marketing de Ferretti Group, AYT&D - (Tecnología avanzada en Yates y Diseño) y Studio Zuccon Proyecto Internacional.

Este nuevo proyecto, que hizo su debut oficialmente en los recientes salones náuticos de otoño, se inspira en el Ferretti 620, una de las líneas de productos más vendidas y de la que ha heredado algunas de las características más apreciadas como su línea waterline y su distribución bajo cubierta.

El Ferretti 650 enseguida llama la atención por su perfil extensivamente renovado, lo que hace de él un modelo verdaderamente distintivo.

Su silueta exterior se caracteriza por un flybridge aerodinámico y nuevos elementos decorativos de fibra de vidrio que “cortan” a través del perfil de las ventanas en la superestructura. Una decoración sin precedentes conecta las ventanas de las tres cabinas bajo cubierta (el

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A NEW STANDARD IN ITS CLASS | UN NUEVO ESTÁNDAR EN SU CLASE

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been restyled, resulting in an even more sophisticated and elegant look.

The slender lines of the Ferretti Yachts 650 (which is 19.67 meters/64 feet 6 in. long and has a beam of 5.25 meters/17 feet 3 in.) are further enhanced by the yacht’s aft area, specifically designed to ensure easy and safe storage and launch of the tender while increasing the guests’ onboard comfort. A tender lift has been developed, capable of lifting an over-3-meter-long tender that can be lowered into the water by a meter with respect to its original position, thereby allowing the vessel to be davit-free: a valuable attribute which provides an incredible amount of additional living space on the flybridge and a large aft storage compartment for smaller water toys and other equipment.

MAIN DECK Access to the cockpit is gained from the swimming platform, both from the port and starboard sides, thanks to two flights of steps

camarote principal, la cabina de invitados, y la cabina VIP), que se han ampliado para dejar pasar aún más luz natural. El tablero de la estación del piloto también se ha rediseñado, dando como resultado un aspecto más sofisticado y elegante.

Las delgadas líneas del Ferretti 650 se han mejorado aún más en la zona a popa del yate, diseñadas específicamente para asegurar un fácil y seguro almacenamiento y lanzamiento del tender, al tiempo que aumenta el confort de los huéspedes a bordo. Para el tender, se ha desarrollado un ascensor capaz de levantar un tender de hasta más de 3 metros de largo y que se puede bajar al agua a un metro con respecto a su posición original, lo que permite al barco prescindir de pescante: un valioso atributo que permite una increíble cantidad de espacio adicional en el flybridge y un gran compartimiento de almacenamiento a popa para juguetes de agua pequeños y otros equipos. www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 25 |

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

integrated into hull construction; a concealed electro-hydraulic gangway can also be installed on the starboard side upon request. At the center of the cockpit is a large fixed wooden table, completed by an aft sofa and four free standing chairs. On the starboard side, near the window which can be raised reinforcing the relationship between the salon and the cockpit, stands a practical cabinet with a wooden top, featuring several storage compartments and a pre-fit section for the ice-maker. On the starboard side there is positioned steps that lead to the flybridge, while on the opposite side a door opens towards the stairs to the crew quarters, which in the standard version includes a single cabin with separate head. A glazed door leads to the interior -a true open space towards the windshield- that is functional and extensively renovated in terms of furnishings and décor. Stepping in, the galley, located on the starboard side, has been strategically positioned to effectively connect the salon to the cockpit.

Walking towards the bow, the dining area is located on the starboard side and is furnished with a large C-shaped sofa and an extendable glass table which seats up to six guests. A second sofa stands on the opposite side; behind it is the TV, which can also be concealed upon request. An optional refrigerator/bottle rack can also be fitted in this area. The pilot station can be found beyond the sofa port side. The stairs beside it provide access to the lower deck.

LOWER DECK In this new project the underdeck layout draws inspiration from that of the Ferretti 620 and includes three double cabins and three separate heads, benefiting from the increased brightness thanks to the new glazing. The intelligent design also provides further sound | 26 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

CUBIERTA PRINCIPAL El acceso a la cabina del piloto se obtiene a partir de la plataforma de nado, tanto desde babor hasta estribor, gracias a dos tramos de escaleras integradas a la construcción del casco; una pasarela electro -hidráulica oculta también se puede instalar en el lado de estribor, bajo petición. En el centro de la cabina se encuentra una gran mesa fija de madera, que es completada por un sofá a popa y cuatro sillas libres . A estribor, cerca de la ventana que puede elevarse reforzando la relación entre el salón y la cabina del piloto, se encuentra un mueble práctico, con una tapa de madera, que cuenta con varios compartimentos de almacenamiento y una sección pre-ajustada para la máquina de hielo. A estribor, se sitúan escalones que conducen al flybridge, mientras que en el lado opuesto se abre una puerta que da hacia las escaleras de las habitaciones de la tripulación, que en la versión estándar incluyen una cabina individual con baño separado. Una puerta de cristal conduce al interior - un verdadero espacio abierto hacia adelante hasta el parabrisas - que es funcional y se restauró por completo en términos de mobiliario y decoración.

Entrando, la cocina, situada a estribor, se posiciona estratégicamente para conectar de manera efectiva el salón a la cabina de mando.

De camino hacia el arco, el comedor, que está situado a estribor, está amueblado con un sofá en forma de C grande y una mesa de cristal extensible con capacidad para seis personas. Un segundo sofá se encuentra en el lado opuesto y detrás está la TV, que también puede ocultarse bajo petición. Un estante opcional para el refrigerador o para botellas también es compatible en esta área. La estación del piloto se encuentra más allá del sofá a puerto. Las escaleras al lado de esta proporcionan acceso a la cubierta inferior.

proofing throughout the living quarters. The systems operate also at night time - such as the genset and the air conditioning systems – that are installed at the extreme stern in the engine room. The same is true for the anti-rolling gyro, which may be installed upon request. In this way, the distance between these systems and the owner’s bed is extended to approximately 7 meters, with four soundproof bulwarks and three rooms (the sailor’s cabin, the tank and the owner’s bathroom) in between.

The Owner’s quarters are located amidships and include the cabin, a full-beam head behind the bed, and a walk-in wardrobe. The cabin is furnished with a sofa on the starboard side and a vanity set on port side. Leaving the master’s cabin and stepping into the lobby, a storage room can be found, where a second “in-column” washing machine + tumble drier can be installed upon request, in addition to

CUBIERTA INFERIOR En este nuevo proyecto, el diseño bajo cubierta se inspira en el Ferretti 620 e incluye tres cabinas dobles y tres cabezales independientes, que se benefician de la luz que aumenta gracias a las nuevas ventanas. El diseño inteligente también ofrece otras características de aislamiento de sonido en todas las habitaciones. Los sistemas funcionan también por la noche - como el de aire acondicionado y grupo electrógeno que están instalados en la popa extrema, en el cuarto de máquinas.

Lo mismo es cierto para el girocompás antibalanceo, que puede ser instalado a petición. De este modo, la distancia entre estos sistemas y la cama del propietario se extiende aproximadamente 7 metros, con cuatro bastiones a prueba de sonido y tres habitaciones (la cabina del marinero, el tanque y el cuarto de baño del dueño) en medio.

Los camarotes del propietario se encuentran en medio del barco, e incluyen la cabina, un amplio baño detrás de la cama y un vestidor.

La cabina está equipada con un sofá en el lado de estribor y un tocador situado a babor. Dejando el camarote del capitán y entrando en el vestíbulo, se encuentra una sala de almacenamiento, donde, a petición, se puede instalar una segunda lavadora y secadora “en la columna”, además de la estándar en la cabina de la tripulación. Siguiendo por el pasillo hacia la proa, está la cabina de invitados, con dos camas individuales, a la derecha, mientras que la cabina VIP doble con baño privado y ducha independiente se encuentra en la proa extrema.

FLYBRIDGE Y ÁREAS EXTERIORES El diseño deportivo del flybridge hace hincapié en las señales que se encuentran en los más recientes modelos de la gama, con las barandillas laterales típicas que también existen en los Ferretti 690 y www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 27 |

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES the standard one in the crew cabin. Continuing along the corridor towards the bow, the guest cabin, with twin beds and separate head – which may also be used as a day toilet -, is located on the right, while the double VIP cabin with private bathroom and separate shower is at the extreme bow.

FLYBRIDGE AND OUTDOOR AREAS The sporty design of the flybridge emphasizes cues that are found on the most recent models in the range, with the typical side handrails that can also be found on the Ferretti Yachts 690 and new 750. A new aerodynamic support bracket for the radar and satellite systems has been installed aft. The alternative version can be fitted with a discreet and streamlined, bronze-colored hard top which shelters the sundeck in its entirety. In the central part, is the second pilot station with the co-pilot seat on the left. Behind it, the bar area has been arranged to feature a grill and a sink; aft, the C-shaped sofa and the large table can seat up to 8 people. Another large sunbathing area can be found at the extreme bow, on the wheelhouse.

DÉCOR AND MATERIALS Some of the main innovations in this new project regard its outfitting and interior décor. Centro Stile’s team of architects and designers has indeed extensively restyled the entire yacht through a painstaking study that has led to the selection of new materials, new color shades and, consequently, new color and material combinations - an outfitting that results in an even more dynamic, brighter, and yet extremely refined style.

All furniture is in “Silver Oak”, a new grey-silver oak wood featuring a discreet and elegant striped pattern. Upon request by the owner – and in the first hull presented by the shipyard - all furniture tops are in leather, in the same shade of color as the timber. All solid wood details – i.e. furniture edges and frames -, are featured in a

en el nuevo 750. Un nuevo soporte aerodinámico para los sistemas de radar y satélites se ha instalado en popa. La versión alternativa puede ser equipada con un discreto y estilizado techo duro de bronce que alberga la terraza en su totalidad. En la parte central está la segunda estación de ensayo, con el asiento del copiloto a izquierda. Detrás de él, la zona bar se ha organizado, con una parrilla y un lavabo; A popa, el sofá en forma de C y la mesa grande tiene capacidad para hasta 8 personas. Otra área para tomar el sol se puede encontrar en la proa extrema, en la caseta del timón.

DECORACIÓN Y MATERIALES Algunas de las principales innovaciones de este nuevo proyecto incluyen su equipamiento y decoración de interiores. El equipo de arquitectos y diseñadores del Centro Stile ha rediseñado ampliamente todo el yate a través de un minucioso estudio que ha llevado a la selección de nuevos materiales, nuevas tonalidades y, en consecuencia, nuevo color y combinaciones de materiales - un Outfitting que resulta en un mayor dinamismo, y un estilo extremadamente refinado y brillante.

Todo el mobiliario está en “Silver Oak”, una nueva madera de roble color gris plata que ofrece un modelo de rayas discreto y elegante.

A petición del propietario - y en el primer casco presentado por el astillero - todas las tapas de muebles son de cuero, en el mismo tono de color que la madera. Todos los detalles de madera maciza - es decir, los bordes de los muebles y cuadros -, se ofrecen en un material sofisticado pulido y lacado. El cuero elegido para la estación del piloto, y su asiento también es nuevo. El principal patrón de techo de la cubierta ha sido totalmente reformado y añade aún más personalidad a los interiores alternando franjas horizontales de cuero color marfil y material de lacado pulido donde se han instalado los focos. Todo el sistema de iluminación en los primeros yates Ferretti 650 usa tecnología LED, tanto en la cubierta principal como en la

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sophisticated polished and lacquered material. The leather selected for the pilot station and the pilot seat is also new. The main deck ceiling pattern has been entirely restyled and adds even more personality to the interiors with alternating horizontal stripes of ivory-shade leather and polished lacquered material, where the spotlights have been installed. The entire lighting system on the first Ferretti Yachts 650 uses LED technology, both on the main and lower decks. Onboard systems have been modified by installing soft-touch switches, thereby applying on this 65-footer a technical feature that has been exclusive to larger yachts only.

baja. Los sistemas a bordo han sido modificados por la instalación de los interruptores táctiles, aplicando, de esta manera en este yate de 65 pies, una característica técnica que ha sido exclusiva de sólo yates más grandes.

ENGINES Ferretti goes back to installing engines produced by Caterpillar, the American company that is one of the leaders in this sector and is also the supplier for Ferretti Group’s CRN mega-yachts. Ferretti Yachts 650 is equipped with a pair of CAT C18, a type of highly reliable engines ensuring very consistent performances, which in this case are perfectly in line with those of the Ferretti Yachts range. In the standard engine configuration - a pair of 1015 mhp C18 engines – the FY650 can indeed reach a cruising speed of 27 knots and a maximum speed of 30.5 knots. The optional engines (1150 mhp), in turn, can push the yacht to a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 33 knots. The range is 275 and 245 nautical miles, respectively, at maximum speed, and 290 and 270 nautical miles, respectively, at cruising speed (preliminary data).

MOTORES Ferretti se remonta a la instalación de motores fabricados por la compañía Americana Caterpillar, una de las líder en este sector y también proveedora de Ferretti CRN mega-yates del Grupo. Ferretti 650 está equipado con un par de CAT C18, un tipo de motores de gran fiabilidad garantizando un desempeño muy consistente. En la configuración estándar de motor - un par de motores de 1.015 mhp C18 - el FY650 pueden alcanzar efectivamente una velocidad de crucero de 27 nudos y una velocidad máxima de 30,5 nudos. Los motores opcionales (1.150 mhp), a su vez, pueden empujar el barco a una velocidad de crucero de 30 nudos y una velocidad máxima de 33 nudos. El rango es de 275 y 245 millas náuticas, respectivamente, a la velocidad máxima, y 290 y 270 millas náuticas, respectivamente, a velocidad de crucero (datos preliminares).

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umarine continues to impress the motor-yachting world with its innovative designs, technology and production quality.

Uncompromising attention to detail, flawless craftsmanship and top of the line materials are lavished into every yacht making each and every one a pleasure to own.

Numarine recently launched the all-new 70 Flybridge, with striking and futuristic lines, creating a truly fresh aesthetic in the current range of flybridge motor yachts.

Extensive use of intricate glazing creates a truly radical design that serves both as an aesthetic marvel whilst bathing the interior with natural light, reaffirming the exquisite sensory experience of space and a connection with the yacht’s surroundings.

With entertaining at the very heart of time on-board, the saloon features a highly sociable configuration with a half open galley/ bar, separate dining area and a luxurious lounging arrangement all combining to make every moment effortless.

Accommodation comprises three fully en-suite guest cabins including “split berths” whereby the twin cabin’s berths are easily joined or separated allowing for ultimate flexibility when accommodating guests.

The full beam master cabin delivers an abundance of space only found on much larger models, lavishly appointed with walk in wardrobes, dressing table, sofa, large bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and twin basins.

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umarine continúa llamando la atención en el mundo de barcos a motor con sus innovadores diseños, tecnología y calidad de producción. Una inigualable atención al detalle, una fabricación artesanal perfecta y materiales de la mejor calidad son prodigados en cada yate haciendo que cada uno de ellos sea un placer para su propietario.

Numarine recientemente lanzó el nuevo 70 Flybridge, con llamativas líneas futuristas, creando una estética realmente fresca en la actual gama de yates a motor flybridge.

El amplio uso de portillos con formas intrincadas crea un verdadero diseño radical que no solo resulta en una maravilla estética sino que también baña el interior con luz natural, reafirmando la exquisita experiencia sensorial de espacio y una conexión con lo que rodea al yate.

Con el entretenimiento como enfoque a bordo, el salón ofrece una configuración que favorece la socialización con un galley/bar semi-abierto, un comedor separado y una lujosa disposición, todo combinado para brindar comodidad en todo momento.

En su interior se encuentran tres camarotes en suite para huéspedes con literas separadas, mientras que las literas del camarote doble pueden unirse o separarse fácilmente ofreciendo una mayor flexibilidad a la hora de alojar huéspedes.

El iluminado camarote armador es muy espacioso, como se puede apreciar en modelos de mayor tamaño, con una extravagante disposición que incluye vestidores, tocador, sofá, un gran baño con una espaciosa ducha y dos lavamanos idénticos.

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accentuate the “bigger boat feel” all designed in a highly sociable configuration throughout.

The appreciable flybridge offers further expansive seating and lounging areas, a full wet-bar and ample space for sun loungers, whilst still allowing for a crane and stowage of a tender or jet-ski.

Designed to be agile and therefore extremely manageable without the need for a crew, owners will fully appreciate each and every detail that have been incorporated to make extended time aboard an absolute pleasure.

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En el exterior, un amplio espacio a proa y popa para el living y el comedor acentúa la “sensación de embarcación de mayor tamaño”, todo con un diseño muy agradable.

La importante cubierta superior ofrece un amplio living y área de relax, un bar completo y un gran espacio para colchonetas, con lugar también para un pescante y capacidad para estibar la embarcación auxiliar o jet-ski.

Diseñado para ser ágil y, por lo tanto, extremadamente manejable sin tener que recurrir a una tripulación, los propietarios apreciarán por completo cada uno de los detalles incorporados para que el tiempo a bordo sea un placer absoluto.

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achting Times invites you to take a look at the impressive images and renderings of a progressive and unique design company.

Welcome on board the fascinating world of Schaaf boats! German engineering, ultra modern design, superb craftsmanship and great attention to detail. Futuristic boats built in aluminum that render flawless handling, inspirational power and memorable days on the water.

Schaaf offers a collection of six vessels in four different sizes.

From the 25 to 47 foot length 25 SDC to the TENDER 31, the CROSS OVER schaaf40, the NAVOS 47 and the schaaf47.

The 25 SDC is a day cruiser ideal for a shuttle service to megayacht and perfect for exploring idyllic bays. The TENDER 31, characterized by its consistent design and superior

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achting Times le invita a disfrutar de las imágenes y representaciones de una compañía de diseño progresiva y única ¡Bienvenido a bordo del fascinante mundo de Schaaf Boats! Ingeniería alemana, diseño ultra moderno, suprema fabricación artesanal y gran atención al detalle. Barcos futuristas construidos en aluminio que ofrecen una experiencia de manejo impecable, de gran inspiración y días inolvidables en el agua.

Schaaf ofrece una colección de 6 embarcaciones en 4 tamaños diferentes. Con esloras de 25 a 47 pies: 25 SDC, TENDER 31, CROSS OVER, schaaf40 | NAVOS 47 y schaaf47.

El 25 SDC es un Day Cruiser ideal como lancha para mega yates y perfecto para explorar bahías paradisíacas.

handling, is a classic boat hull suitable for everyday use that is built with the most modern technologies and construction materials. Its aluminum construction is lightweight for boats of this size and thus makes it trailable. Also, it can be optionally supplied in a one or two engine version with up to 440 horse power.

The CROSS OVER is a runabout in a timeless modern style that is built without compromise following Schaaf’s tradition.

With its lightweight aluminum construction, for boats of this size, the CROSS OVER is also trailable and can be optionally supplied in a one or two engine version with up to 440 horse power as well. As a special feature, and in cooperation with the HRR manufacturing company, Schaaf has produced the CROSS OVER Edition D’Or in a limited edition of nine vessels.

What makes this boat particularly enchanting is its unusual combination of colors and the gilded details.

NAVOS 47 derives from the Latin word for “performance with energy,” and that’s also how the design of this unconventional boat was implemented. A vessel with clean structures and individuality, the NAVOS 47 combines elegance, superb ride comfort, speed and power.

El TENDER 31 es un clásico casco de barco adecuado para uso diario utilizando tecnologías y materiales de construcción más modernos. Su casco de aluminio lo hace ligero y fácil de transportar en un tráiler. Un diseño consistente y un manejo superior caracterizan al TENDER 31 que a su vez ofrece la opción de contar con uno o dos motores de hasta 440 caballos de fuerza.

El CROSS OVER es una embarcación auxiliar con un estilo moderno y clásico. Su construcción de aluminio es ligera para embarcaciones de este tamaño y por lo tanto puede remolcarse en un tráiler. El CROSS OVER se ofrece en versiones de uno o dos motores con hasta 440 caballos de fuerza. Como característica distintiva, y en forma conjunta con la compañía de fabricación HRR, Schaaf ha fabricado el CROSS OVER Edition D’Or en una edición limitada de 9 embarcaciones sumamente atractivas gracias a una inusual combinación de colores y detalles en dorado.

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With the motto “perfection” in mind, Schaaf has also crafted the schaaf40 and schaaf47 entirely from aluminum. This results not only in enormous weight savings and value retention, but also provides safe use for the future owner.

Both modern design and technologies blend perfectly here with outstanding craftsmanship.

CUSTOM 82: So far, Schaaf has only been engaged in the recreational craft sector. As per the request of an investor, they have now designed an event ship for 250 people. The aim is to hold and organize special events, parties and product presentations. The interior will be designed in a flexible way in order to allow up to four groups of people to use the ship independently from each other. The tower is not only designed to be used by the helmsman, but also as lounging space, and from the outside it’s possible to project animated images and movies for product presentations. A second lounge area is situated underneath the open air deck which lifts hydraulically and holds several groups of seats below. True to their logo, Schaaf Boats build passion!

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combina a la perfección elegancia, comodidad en el manejo, velocidad y potencia.

Con el lema “perfección” en mente, Schaaf también ha creado el schaaf40 y el schaaf47 completamente en aluminio. Esto no solo disminuye su peso en gran medida y asegura que la embarcación mantenga su valor, sino que también ofrece un uso seguro para el futuro propietario. Diseño moderno y tecnologías modernas combinan perfectamente con una gran fabricación artesanal.

CUSTOM 82: Hasta ahora, Schaaf solo se ha dedicado al sector de embarcaciones recreativas. A pedido de un inversor, ahora han diseñado una embarcación para eventos para 250 personas. El objetivo es organizar y realizar eventos, fiestas y presentaciones de productos. El interior estará diseñado de manera flexible para acomodar hasta cuatro grupos de personas que podrán utilizar la embarcación de manera independiente entre ellos.

La torre está diseñada no solo para ser utilizada por el timonel sino también como espacio de relax, y desde el exterior se pueden proyectar imágenes animadas y películas para presentaciones.

Por debajo de la cubierta exterior, que se eleva hidraúlicamente, se encuentra un segundo salón con varios grupos de asientos.

Fiel a su logotipo, ¡Schaaf Boats construye pasión!

NAVOS 47 derives from the Latin word for “performance with energy,” and that’s also how the design of this unconventional boat was implemented.

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Glenfiddich celebrates 50 years in America with a new limited-edition single malt.

Glenfiddich celebra 50 años en Estados Unidos con una nueva edición limitada de malta.

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t’s been 50 years since William Grant & Sons, maker of premium, single malt Scotch brands The Balvenie and Glenfiddich first arrived in America from the Speyside region of Northern Scotland, an area known for its stunning sailing and waterways, particularly nearby the islands of the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland.

For over 125 years, the Gordon family has independently owned and operated the business. “As a family run company we’ve always challenged established whisky-making norms because we care personally about the quality of our single malts,” asserted Peter Gordon, Glenfiddich’s company director and great-great grandson of the original founder William Grant. “We cherish our independence because it allows us to innovate and create superior whiskies.”

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ace 50 años William Grant & Sons, creador de las marcas de whisky escocés de malta premium The Balvenie y Glenfiddich, desembarcó en Estados Unidos procedente de Speyside en el norte de Escocia, una región con una larga historia de navegación y cursos de agua increíbles, en especial cerca de las islas Hébridas, Orkney y Shetland.

Durante más de 125 años, la familia Gordon ha sido la propietaria que ha operado esta compañía de forma independiente. “Como empresa familiar, siempre hemos desafiado las normas establecidas para la producción de whisky porque nos ocupamos personalmente de la calidad de nuestras maltas”, declaró Peter Gordon, director de la compañía de Glenfiddich y tataranieto del fundador original William Grant. “Amamos nuestra independencia porque nos permite innovar y crear whiskies superiores”.

Actualmente, solo quedan unas 100 destilerías activas en Escocia,

Scotland, nearly a third of what used to exist. “Glenfiddich is one of the few remaining family-run distilleries in Scotland,” Michael Giardina, senior brand manager, explained to Yachting Times in an exclusive. “Today, the fifth generation of the family honors that legacy while continually innovating for the future, which is why Glenfiddich remains the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky.”

Visitors to its distillery can gain a behind-the-scenes view of the brand’s state-of-the-art, small batch scotch production. The

alrededor de un tercio de las que solía haber. “Glenfiddich es una de las pocas destilerías familiares que quedan en Escocia”, explicó Michael Giardina, gerente superior de marca, a Yachting Times en una entrevista exclusiva. “Hoy, la quinta generación de la familia honra el legado mientras innova continuamente con vistas al futuro, motivo por el cual Glenfiddich sigue siendo el whisky escocés de malta más premiado del mundo”.

Aquellos que visitan la destilería pueden presenciar de cerca la producción de última generación, en pequeños lotes, del escocés de la marca. El proceso comienza con el malteado y la germinación donde las enzimas transforman la cebada en azúcares solubles que terminarán convirtiéndose en alcohol. Cuando la malta está seca y molida, se inicia la etapa de remojo en la que se introduce en agua caliente en enormes barriles de madera. El líquido, o “wort” (mosto), luego atraviesa un siguiente paso denominado “washback”, el cual aumenta la fermentación mientras la levadura lentamente transforma el mosto en “wash” (mosto fermentado ahora con alcohol). El paso clave, que evita que este brebaje de dos semanas se convierta en cerveza, se llama destilación.

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process begins with malting and germination where enzymes break down barley into soluble sugars that will become alcohol down the road. When the malt is dry and grounded in grist, it heads to the mashing stage where hot water is added to it in enormous, wooden mash tuns. The liquid, or “wort,” then goes to the subsequent step called “washback,” which increases fermentation as yeast slowly transforms wort into wash (now alcoholic).

The key step that prevents this two-week old concoction from being called beer is distillation. This drastically increases the wash’s alcohol percentage using highly advanced, copper pot stills. Glenfiddich distills all its batches twice; the second time around using spirit stills and monitoring precision of quality and consistency using a hydrometer. The whisky is then sent to highly organized warehouses where it’s stored in European (sherry) or American (bourbon) oak casks to mature for three years. Once mature, the whiskies are combined in marrying tuns and then warehoused and aged for sometimes up to 40 years.

Glenfiddich’s distillery also has its own cooperage, one of only a handful of its kind in the world, where rare artisans repair and construct over a 100 casks daily that store the whisky and give it as much as 65% of its flavor during maturation.

This past October, in conjunction with its special 50th anniversary, Glenfiddich beefed up its exclusive portfolio with a limited edition of 26 year-old dram, Glenfiddich Excellence 26 Year Old. At $499.99 a bottle, it’s quite a love letter to Scotch whisky aficionados.

mosto utilizando alambiques de cobre. Glenfiddich destila todos sus lotes dos veces; la segunda vez utilizando “spirit stills” (alambiques de alcohol) y controlando la precisión de la calidad y consistencia utilizando un hidrómetro. Luego, el whisky es enviado a depósitos muy organizados donde madura durante tres años en barricas de roble europeas (jerez) o americanas (bourbon). Una vez terminada la maduración, los whiskies se mezclan en toneles y luego se almacenan para añejar a veces hasta por 40 años.

La destilería Glenfiddich también tiene su propia tonelería, una de las pocas de su especie en el mundo, donde exclusivos artesanos reparan y construyen más de 100 barricas por día para almacenar el whisky y otorgarle el 65% de su sabor durante la maduración.

Este octubre pasado, en ocasión de su especial 50° aniversario, Glenfiddich fortaleció su exclusivo portafolio con una edición limitada de 26 años, Glenfiddich 26 Años - Excellence. A $499,99 la botella, es prácticamente una carta de amor para los amantes del whisky escocés.

“Al madurar esta expresión exclusivamente en barricas de Bourbon (americanas) hemos creado un bello sabor intenso que refleja nuestra eterna pasión por la producción de increíbles whiskies de una única malta”, explicó Brian Kinsman, maestro de maltas de Glenfiddich, haciendo referencia a esta nueva expresión. “Con notas de abundante vainilla, suave roble y especias, nuestra expresión 26 Años, aunque es nueva, sigue manteniéndose fiel a la herencia de Glenfiddich de producir whiskies afrutados, florales y con un profundo sabor”. “Esta nueva incorporación a nuestra colección de maltas únicas y exclusivas confirma que como compañía aún liderada por los descendientes del fundador, mantenemos el compromiso de cumplir la visión de mi tatarabuelo de crear “el mejor trago del valle”, concluyó Peter Gordon.

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“By maturing this expression exclusively in [American] bourbon casks we’ve created a beautifully intense flavor, reflective of the relentless passion we have for producing incredible single malts,” explained Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, of the new dram. “With notes of lush vanilla, light oak and spice our 26 Year Old, while a new expression, remains true to Glenfiddich’s heritage of producing fruity, floral and deeply flavored whiskies.”

Peter Gordon echoed this sentiment, concluding: “This new addition to our collection of rare, single malts confirms that as a company still run by our founder’s descendants, we remain committed to fulfilling my great-great grandfather’s vision to create ‘the best dram in the valley.’”

A number of Scotland’s choice distilleries are positioned along the coast. Sea goers looking to charter or berth near Glenfiddich for a tour of its Glenfiddich or The Balvenie distilleries should dock at Lossiemouth Marina or the Peterhead Sailing Club.

A lo largo de la costa se encuentran varias destilerías escocesas de primera. Los amantes del mar que deseen fletar o amarrar cerca de Glenfiddich para realizar un tour por las destilerías de Glenfiddich o The Balvenie deberían atracar en Lossiemouth Marina o en el Peterhead Sailing Club.

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Plastic in the ocean

An expedition over the NW Pacific

Plástico en el océano

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t was early May as we arrived in Majuro, The Marshall Islands to join S/Y Sea Dragon, a 72 ft ex-racing sloop built to sail around the world against the prevailing winds. After retirement from the racing scene, Sea Dragon was bought by Pangaea Explorations as a platform for research and education on marine issues.

On this expedition, organized by 5Gyres and Algalita Marine Foundation based in California, our goal was to sail from The Marshall Islands to Japan and then to Hawaii to study the amount of plastic floating on the surface of the ocean.

Covering a total distance of 7,500 sea miles, we first visited the NW Pacific Gyre, and in the second part of the expedition we studied the debris drifting east towards North America after the 2011 Japanese Tsunami.

We set sail from Majuro, capital of the Marshall

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ra el principio del mes de Mayo cuando llegamos a Majuro en Las Islas Marshall para embarcarnos en el ‘ Sea Dragon’, un velero de 22 metros construido para dar la vuelta al mundo en sentido contrario a los vientos predominantes.

Después de su retiro del circuito de regatas, ‘ Sea Dragon’ fue adquirido por Pangaea Explorations para utilizarse como plataforma de investigación y educación en temas relacionados con el mar.

En esta expedición, organizada y patrocinada por 5Gyres y Algalita Marine Foundation de California, nuestro objetivo era navegar desde Las Islas Marshall a Japón y de Japón a Hawaii analizando la presencia de plástico en la superficie del océano. Al cubrir una distancia total de 7.500 millas marinas, la primera parte de la expedición nos llevó al centro del vortex del noroeste del Pacífico. En la segunda parte, estudiamos los

Islands where we dodged numerous reefs inside the lagoon, clearing the island by 10 am. It was important to leave in the morning, while the sun was still behind us in order to avoid navigating through the challenging coral reef on our way out of the lagoon with the sun in our eyes. Once in clear water, we pointed our bow to the NW and started our voyage towards Japan.

Our crew of fourteen was a wonderful mix of sailors, scientists, journalists, film makers, students and even plastic manufacturers from all over the world: US, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, The Bahamas, Hawaii, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Brazil, England and France. The on-board discussions produced an interesting exchange of ideas.

Our course from the Marshall Islands to Japan, would take us right through the center of the NW Pacific Gyre (vortex of revolving current) which is 600 miles wide and where we expected to find most of the plastic accumulation. There are five main gyres around the world, two in the Pacific, two in the Atlantic, and one in the Indian Ocean. Sadly, all five contain vast quantities of swirling plastic debris. These revolving currents flow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Over time, with the effect of

restos a la deriva generados por el tsunami de 2011 en Japón.

Zarpamos desde Majuro, la capital de Las Islas Marshall, navegando entre los arrecifes dentro de la laguna y eventualmente saliendo a mar abierto a las 10:00 horas. Era importante salir por la mañana con el sol a nuestras espaldas ya que con el sol en frente hubiera sido extremadamente difícil poder ver los arrecifes. Una vez en mar abierto, enfilamos la proa hacia el noroeste rumbo a Japón.

Nuestra tripulación de 14 personas era un grupo extraordinario de navegantes, científicos, escritores, productores de cine, fotógrafos, estudiantes, e inclusive fabricantes de plástico.

Provenian de Estados Unidos, Bermuda, Canada, México, Bahamas, Hawaii, Corea del Sur, Hong Kong, Australia, Brasil, Inglaterra y Francia. Un

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Fishing buoys to plastic buckets, styrofoam, water bottles, containers, tooth brushes, plastic caps, plastic toys, and many unidentified pieces.

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Our course from the Marshall Islands to Japan, would take us right through the center of the NW Pacific Gyre (vortex of revolving current) which is 600 miles wide and where we expected to find most of the plastic accumulation. the sun and salt-water, these plastics break down into minute particles forming a confetti-like layer across the surface of our oceans.

Once in International waters, we started to collect samples of these plastic particles using two types of trawls. One was a high speed trawl which we towed 24 hours a day at up to 8 knots of boat speed. The other was the slow trawl, which we towed for one hour every fifty sea miles at 2 to 3 knots. This tow had a meter to quantify the flow of water and allowed us to calculate plastic quantities per area.

Both tows were working at the surface level.

We are all familiar with plastic as we all use it and even though it has only been around for about 50 years, its versatility has revolutionized our lives. Once discarded, it ends up in landfills and eventually much of it in the sea where it floats and starts to break down. Marine life eat it and many marine animals die from ingesting it. As it breaks down, it forms what we know as micro plastics, of which we are yet to fully understand their effect on marine life.

The tows, allowed us to collect the minute floating plastic particles and during daylight hours we were also able to conduct visual observations which enabled us to spot the larger pieces of plastic.

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grupo muy diverso que aportó un intercambio de ideas muy interesante..

Nuestra viaje hacia Japón, nos llevaría por el centro del vortex del noroeste del Pacifico. Un vortex que tiene 600 millas náuticas de diámetro y es donde esperamos encontrar la mayoría de la acumulación de plásticos. Existen cinco áreas de acumulación en el mundo, dos en el océano Pacifico, dos en el Atlántico y una en el Índico.

Desafortunadamente estas cinco regiones de vortex oceánico contienen grandes cantidades de plástico. Curiosamente, estas corrientes oceánicas giran de izquierda a derecha en el hemisferio norte y de derecha a izquierda en el hemisferio sur. Con el tiempo, el efecto del sol y el agua salada, el plástico se fragmenta en partículas más pequeñas formando una capa de confeti que se distribuye a través de nuestros océanos.

Una vez en aguas internacionales, empezamos a recoger muestras de estas partículas de plástico usando dos tipos de redes de arrastre. El primer tipo era para usarse con velocidades más altas y que arrastrábamos 24 hrs del día a una velocidad hasta de 8 nudos. La otra, era para usarse a velocidades más bajas, 1 hora cada 50 millas marinas a una velocidad de 2 a 3 nudos.

Esta red tenía un medidor de flujo para poder

composed of discarded fishing nets, tangled up with a multitude of plastic debris. In one of them, we found five toothbrushes.

Once we approached the gyre, we noticed a sharp increase in plastic. So far 100% of the tows showed micro plastics. The visual observations noted discarded fishing buoys to plastic buckets, styrofoam, water bottles, containers, tooth brushes, plastic caps, plastic toys, and many unidentified pieces. Where does it all come from? A few were easily identified by Japanese lettering. How long had they been floating in the sea? What happens to the smaller pieces? We do know fish eat them because we found numerous pieces of plastic inside their ’ stomachs. This is particularly concerning because plastic absorbs different man-made pollutants. In turn, we eat the fish and so we also absorb the pollutants into our own bodies.

One day we encountered a particularly large net ball. From underwater, we were able to see the many different reef fish and small invertebrates had made this floating island their home.

After inspecting it and filming it underwater, we pulled it on deck to have a closer look. It took many long hours to dissect it piece by piece.

Everything had to be stored and labeled for future analysis; invertebrates, small fish, a variety of plastic pieces and 81 different samples of rope!

As world population increases exponentially, so does the production of plastic. We have manufactured more plastic in the last 10 years than in the whole last century, which is a frightening thought when you realize that even if you recycle it, those plastic particles last forever.

cuantificar la cantidad de agua que pasa por ella, y dependiendo de la cantidad de partículas de plástico encontradas, nos permite calcular el número de partículas por área estudiada.

A pesar de existir hace poco más de cincuenta años, la versatilidad del plástico ha revolucionado nuestras vidas. Una vez utilizado, la mayoría de este acaba en los basureros, y eventualmente una alarmante cantidad acaba en el mar donde flota y empieza a separarse en partículas más pequeñas debido a la intemperie. Así mismo, estas son ingeridas por diferentes especies marinas lo que acaba por causarles la muerte. Una vez que el plástico se ha separado en partículas más pequeñas, se forman lo que se conoce como micro plásticos.

Los arrastres nos permitían obtener los micro plásticos de día y de noche, pero también durante el día, se hicieron observaciones para documentar y cuantificar piezas más grandes. En varias ocasiones nos encontramos conglomeraciones de plástico enredadas en redes de pesca a la deriva las cuales recuperamos para su identificación.

En una encontramos 5 cepillos de dientes entre otras cosas!. Así mismo, descubrimos una gran cantidad de especies marinas que provenían de costas lejanas.

Una vez que nos aproximamos al área del vortex, observamos un aumento de plástico. Hasta entonces, en el 100% de los arrastres encontramos partículas de micro plásticos. Encontramos desde boyas de pesca, cubos de plástico, espuma de polietireno de todos los tamaños, botellas de agua, juguetes e inclusive más cepillos de dientes.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE LIFE | MEDIO AMBIENTE Y VIDA MARINA How are we going to solve this? Logistically it would be impossible to extract all the plastic that is already in the ocean but what about the new plastic that is coming into the ocean every day?

As we approached Japan and the Kuroshio current, the amount of plastic sharply increased.

Later, having spent time in Japan, we witnessed how the Japanese use a vast amount of plastic in everyday life. It is everywhere.

Arriving in Japan was an interesting experience as we entered the Bay of Tokyo, one of the busiest ports in the world and thus very closely monitored by traffic control. We were escorted by a coastguard ship to the outside of one of the biggest marinas in Yokohama harbor where twenty uniformed officials were waiting to come onboard. Clearance took several hours.

It had taken us eighteen and a half days to reach Japan and we were happy to finish the first leg. We had just witnessed first-hand something that most people are tragically unaware of - quite how much plastic REALLY is floating in the sea. On this first leg, we counted one piece of large plastic every eight minutes. Equally terrifying was the revelation that over the 3,500 sea miles we’d just covered, 100% of the tow samples which were checked every hour 24/7 contained plastic particles.

It was now the beginning of June and the hurricane season in the Pacific had started. Our departure from Japan was delayed several days by the first typhoon of the season, ‘Mawar’ which passed 100 miles from the entrance of Tokyo Bay reaching 100 mph winds. As soon as the storm had passed, we left Yokohama with the sea still quite messy. We concentrated on sailing fast on an easterly direction and away from the usual path of these unwanted storms.

Keeping a careful watch on the track of ‘Mawar’, four days after our departure, another typhoon was brewing behind us. We were now in between both of them. For this reason we decided to go more south than north to observe the progress of the new hurricane.

The added purpose of this second leg, as we mentioned before, was to observe the appearance of debris originated from the tsunami that devastated Japan the previous year. We had a computer generated model that analyzed the dispersion and movement of the debris affected by wind and current. Due to the two hurricanes, we were forced to stay in the southern part of the field ( 30 to 32 N ) rather than in the middle of the field ( between 35 to 38 N ). This decision paid off well as we watched the two storms move north and east of us. | 54 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

posibles de identificar. Pero de dónde viene todo esto? Algunas de las piezas se pudieron identificar como procedentes del Japón, pero otras fue imposible identificar. Cuánto tiempo llevan flotando en el mar? Qué pasa con las partículas más pequeñas? Sabemos que los peces se lo comen porque encontramos partículas de plástico en sus estómagos. Algo alarmante ya que los plásticos absorben diferentes contaminantes no degradables fabricados por el hombre. Después nosotros los humanos ingerimos el pescado y a la vez, absorbemos todos estos contaminantes.

Un día encontramos una conglomeración de redes muy grande flotando a la deriva. Con gran curiosidad, detuvimos el barco y entramos al agua para observarla más de cerca. Pudimos ver cómo muchas especies diferentes de peces de arrecife y pequeños invertebrados hicieron de esta isla flotante su nicho.

Después de inspeccionarlo y habiéndolo filmado bajo el agua, decidimos subirlo a cubierta para identificarlo con más detenimiento. Nos tomó muchas horas separar y desenredar la red y sus ocupantes. Los organismos marinos encontrados se conservaron y se marcaron para analizarse en tierra eventualmente. Había de todo, desde invertebrados a peces pequeños y diferentes piezas de plástico, incluyendo 81 tipos de cabos sintéticos. En las 3.500 millas que acabábamos de recorrer, el 100 % de las muestras de los arrastres contenía partículas de micro plásticos.

Conforme nos aproximamos a Japón y a la corriente de Kuroshio, la cantidad de plástico en la superficie del mar incrementó notablemente.

Después de estar un tiempo en Japón entendimos por qué ya que fuimos testigos de cuánto usan los japoneses este material en su vida diaria. Lo tienen en todas partes.

Después de 18 días y medio, entrar al Japón por la bahía de Tokio fue una experiencia interesante puesto que es uno de los puertos con mayor tráfico marítimo en el mundo. Fuimos escoltados por el Control Marítimo hasta las proximidades de una de las marinas más grandes en el puerto de Yokohama donde unos 20 oficiales bien uniformados nos esperaban para inspeccionar nuestra embarcación, una tarea que tomó varias horas.

Después de varios días en el puerto haciendo las reparaciones necesarias al barco y de hacer un cambio de tripulación estábamos listos zarpar de nuevo. Era entonces principio de Junio y también el comienzo de la temporada de ciclones en el Pacifico occidental. Nuestra salida se demoró una semana a causa del primer ciclón de la temporada, ‘Mawar’ el cual pasó a 100 millas de la entrada de

On this leg, we covered 4,500 sea miles. It’s a long way from anywhere once you leave Japan, and the more easterly you go, the further you are away from humanity and land. The ever present plastic continued to appear, and we saw an average of one larger piece of plastic every three and a half minutes. We also found a half sunken Japanese fishing boat floating about, a small car tire, pieces of flooring, and endless pieces of plastic coming from the west.

The strongest memory of this passage was the sense of being away from civilization and land.

The Pacific is a big ocean, especially when you travel by sail. Endless nights with only wind and sea. The days were accompanied by the ever present albatross which are amazing to watch flying alongside the boat. Such a magnificent sight in the blue sky, gliding effortlessly and almost touching the sea surface. Sadly, they are also dying due to plastic ingestion. Sea birds,

la bahía de Tokio alcanzando vientos de 100 mph.

En cuanto la tormenta pasó, salimos de Yokohama encontrando el mar aún muy agitado y por lo tanto nos concentramos en navegar rápido y en alejarnos de la ruta frecuentada por estas tormentas.

Observando cuidadosamente la ruta de ‘Mawar‘ hacia el noroeste, 4 días después de nuestra salida otro ciclón se generaba al oeste de nosotros tomando fuerza bastante rápido. Nos encontrábamos ahora entre las dos tormentas lo que nos obligó a navegar más hacia el sur que hacia el norte.

En esta ruta, recorrimos 4.500 millas marinas.

Una vez que salimos de Japón y cuanto más nos dirigimos hacia el este más nos alejábamos de la costa y de la humanidad. El plástico continuó apareciendo y cada 3 minutos y medio nos encontrábamos una pieza grande. También encontramos parte de una embarcación japonesa flotando en la superficie, una llanta de automóvil y una gran cantidad de piezas provenientes

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dolphins, turtles, fish, even whales are dying because of the presence of plastic in the ocean.

What took millions of years to evolve is being wiped out in only a couple of generations.

The last 1000 miles were upwind and in quite strong trade winds. Even with clear skies, the relentless wind didn’t let off making it difficult to pass and continue eastward. As we arrived in Honolulu in the evening, we did not want to go straight onto the dock after one month at sea so we anchored in front of the Mauna Loa under a beautiful full moon. It was time to reflect and reconsider everything. What we have seen cannot just be dismissed. We spent many hours that night looking at the moon and the crater of the volcano searching for answers. How can we solve the issue of plastic in the sea? Where do we go from here?

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del oeste. Durante los arrastres con las redes encontramos más micro plásticos que en todo el resto de la expedición.

Los recuerdos más impactantes de esta travesía fueron la sensación de estar tan alejados de la civilización y de la costa. El Pacífico es un océano enorme, especialmente cuando se viaja a vela. Sus noches son interminables con solo viento y mar, y durante el día la presencia de albatros volando a un lado del barco crea un magnífico espectáculo al deslizarse en el aire sin esfuerzo aparente y casi tocando la superficie del mar.

Tristemente muchas aves marinas así como delfines, tortugas, peces e inclusive ballenas están muriendo por la presencia de plástico en el océano. Lo más triste es que lo que tomó millones de años de evolución, lo estamos destruyendo en tan solo dos generaciones.

Las últimas 1000 millas fueron contra vientos alisios bastantes fuertes. Inclusive con cielos despejados, el viento no amainó lo cual hizo nuestro progreso hacia el este bastante difícil. Eventualmente llegamos a Honolulu en la noche. No quisimos atracar directamente en el muelle después de un mes en alta mar, sino que fondeamos frente al volcán Mauna Loa con la luna llena. Lo que acabamos de experimentar no lo podíamos simplemente olvidar, era momento de reflexionar. Pasamos varias horas mirando el volcán y la luna buscando respuestas. Cómo podemos resolver el problema del plástico en el océano?.

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‘Tis A Gift to be Generous

By BENJAMIN-ÉMILE LE HAY | Contributing Fashion Editor Por BENJAMIN-ÉMILE LE HAY | Editor de Moda

Nautical wintertime must-haves that fit the bill for vigorous exploits or simple personal pleasures. | Sugerencias náuticas de invierno aptas para todo tipo de actividad.

GANT red ribbed acrylic hat, $45, gant.com HOWLIN’ flying teapot cowl neck wool cardigan in Burgundy, $290, howlin.eu

STUTTERHEIM RAVLUNDA black dockside rubber boot, $305, stutterheim.com

RALPH LAUREN’S water-resistant 45MM classic chronometer in stainless steel with alligator strap, $4,100, ralphlaurenwatches.com STRELLI HOMME PAUL BREL pant in cranberry, $240, strelli-homme.com | 58 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

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eeping your body comfortable and outfitted for an active lifestyle this winter, whether you’re sailing the tropics or have ditched the boat for other adventures on land and snow, shouldn’t be an overwhelming challenge.

From warm, durable wool and cashmere knits in burgundy to Polartec performance gear and stylish non-scuff shoes, Yachting Times’ offerings this season are dynamic yet practical for gifting or selfindulgence. For the truly extreme voyager outdoors, there are some game-changing wintry options. In early December, Yachting Times flew to Alberta, Canada to test the latest range of innovative outerwear from Westcomb, an upmarket performance brand based in Vancouver. The company’s Subzero Parka, perfect for the chilly months, relies on Primaloft’s military grade Gold Series insulation technology that is incredibly water resident; if saturated from an accidental fall overboard in cold waters, it retains 95% of its warmth.

Then again, if you’re more likely to find yourself

BREIL steel bracelet, $90, breil.com

WESTCOMB APOC waterproof jacket with Polartec® NeoShell®, $480, westcomb.com

RAY-BAN wayfarer sunglasses in jean color wave, $199.95, sunglasshut.com

PANERAI PAM 305 - Luminor 1950 Submersible 3 Days Automatic 47mm Titanium, price upon request, panerai.com

GLASS NYC’S blue swimsuit with large yellow yachts, $195, modaoperandi.com REI Stratocruiser wheeled backpack, $249, rei.com

FARM TO FEET, Bend wool socks, $19, farmtofeet.com

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ara mantenerse cómodo y activo este invierno, sea para navegar por el trópico o aventurarse en tierra y nieve, no tendrá que complicarse mucho.

La oferta es amplia. Desde jerseys de cashmere en color burdeos de Polartec y zapatos de barco, las ofertas de Yachting Times esta temporada son dinámicas y prácticas sea para regalar o para darse el gusto uno mismo.

Para los más atrevidos hay novedades importantes. El pasado mes de diciembre, el equipo de Yachting Times viajó a Alberta en Canadá para poner a prueba la última línea de ropa de alto rendimiento de Westcomb, una marca establecida en Vancouver. Su Parka Subzero, perfecta para los meses más fríos, está fabricada con la tecnología térmica Gold Series de primaloft, de alto grado militar, sumamente impermeable; aunque se caiga por la borda y se sature de agua, retiene el 95 por ciento de su calor.

Ahora, si prefiere optar por darse un chapuzón desde su yate en aguas más cálidas como las de Mustique, tal vez le vendría mejor un traje de baño de Glass NYC. Claro que aquellos que estén buscando algo más extravagante para estas FLYLOW Snow-Seal treated, triple baked leather gloves, $32, flylowgear.com

SOG POWERLOCK Traveler Satin multi-tool, $108, sogknives.com

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willingly taking a plunge off a yacht in the considerably balmier waters off Mustique, maybe a maillot de bain from Glass NYC’s makes sense.

Of course those who are sailing for the ultimate extravagant holiday delight, may we suggest a pair of stunning white gold, diamond and tanzanite earrings from Hueb or investment timepieces from Panerai and Ulysse Nardin?

Our assortment of stocking stuffers cater to all facets of nautical life from SOG’s multi tool for the tinkerer or to Farm to Feet’s Bend wool socks.

Lastly, as we sail through the holidays and into the New Year, we’ve handpicked a cropping of phenomenal spirits and wines for moments that call for revelry. The sky’s the limit with The Macallan’s limited edition, single malt Scotch whisky by Mario Testino, part of the “Masters of Photography” series.

Then again, nothing screams celebration more than Champagne and Nicolas Feuillatte’s exclusive X’Ploration bottle is the way to go.

Let’s ensure that there are plenty of incredible journeys in 2015.

Cheers!

KAREN KARCH Regal turquoise and ruby ring, $3,800, karenkarch.com

ULYSSE NARDIN Lady Diver in 18K yellow gold with a white strap and mother of pearl dial, $27,200, ulysse-nardin.com

BY TIMO BURGUNDY mélange knit maxi dress, $210, timo.no

SARAH MORRIS FOR LONGCHAMP 20th anniversary edition nylon Pliage Eclipse Bags, $160-$280, longchamp.com

VANS authentic glitter lace up in rose, $90, vans.com

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HUEB LUMINUS earrings in 18k white gold with diamonds and tanzanite, price upon request, hueb.com

JASON WU FOR PUMA Charlotte necklace in gold, $630, shop.puma-italia.com

WESTCOMB TRAVERSE parka in cinder with Primaloft® Gold Series insulation, $550, westcomb.com

WHITE MOTH shark tooth pendant necklaces in gold or silver, $260–$280, whitemothjewelry.com

ELLA LUNA Virna T-shirt in gold and white, $340, ellaluna.com

fiestas, le podemos sugerir unos espectaculares pendientes de oro, diamantes y tanzanita de Hueb o alguna pieza única de Panerai o Ulysse Nardin?

Contamos con ofertas para toda faceta náutica como la multi herramienta de SOG, o protector solar de Suntegrity, ideal para los que quieran broncearse.

Por último, para pasar el fin de año a bordo, hemos escogido algunos licores y vinos perfectos para la ocasión como el whisky de edición limitada de Macallan de la serie “Masters of Photography” de Mario Testino. Por supuesto que lo mejor para celebrar es un buen champán como la botella exclusiva X’Ploration de Nicolas Feuillatte.

Les deseamos grandes viajes en el 2015. ¡Salud!.

PELCOR OF PORTUGAL’S premier cork, eco-chic umbrella, $160-$180, pelcorusa.com

COLE HAAN Zero Grand oxford in dark gull grey, $228 colehaan.com www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 61 |

FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE | MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO X’PLORATION BY NICOLAS FEUILLATTE CHAMPAGNE, $36.00, nicolas-feuillatte.com

“CA’ DEL BOSCO’S Franciacorta Riserva Cuvée Annamaria Clementi 2004, $90, sherry-lehmann.com”

TESSERON Royal Blend cognac, $1,500, tesseroncognac.com

BACARDI SUPERIOR RUM $18.99, bacardi.com

THE MACALLAN’S Masters of Photography limited edition single malt Scotch whisky by Mario Testino, $3,500, themacallan.com

MASTER CHIVAS SCOTCH 12 year whisky with Bremont holiday bottle tin, $30-$32, chivas.com | 62 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

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TECH & GEAR REVIEWS BY NANCY BIRNBAUM

ADK Packbasket

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ike most boaters, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect boat bag. And as a cruising sailor, I know that anything that I bring onboard must have more than one use. The newest design from ADK Packworks happens to fit the bill.

First a short disclosure: I LOVE bags. But I especially love bags that can multitask as well as I do. With that said, when I came across the Packbasket by ADK, I just had to have one.

(Well… make that two. My husband said that he wants one as well).

What makes this bag different from the rest of the pack? Functionality and a great design. The exceptionally versatile Papckbasket was inspired by the 150-year-old Adirondack baskets used to carry heavy loads in the mountains.

“There has been no evolution in the reusable grocery bag over the years and we felt that there needed to be an alternate solution that was still environmentally conscious, but increased the overall function ability as well. We came up with the inspiration for our original bag from the most timeless utility pack ever invented, the Adirondack pack basket from upstate New York”.

Originally made out of wood, the ADK pack

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basket was special because of its ability to stand up straight. “A typical reusable grocery bag today lacks structure, but the stand-alone design of The Packbasket allows for improved performance when loading and unloading, which also lets you pack each bag more efficiently,” said Doug Rumbough, co-founder of Vergennes, Vermontbased ADK Packworks.

The Packbasket, which is about the size of your average paper grocery bag (15 inches X 11.5 inches X 8 inches), includes a semi-rigid internal frame that can also be removed for washing. It folds flat for easy storage and is lightweight, made from durable ripstop nylon, eco-friendly and… (wait there’s more!). It can be used either with the super-strong handles, the shoulder strap, the backpack attachment, or as panniers for your bicycle with the addition of the Bicycle Pannier System. Plus you can also add the handy Packbasket Cooler Liner ($6) for those provisioning trips ashore.

The basic model starts at $29.99. The company just released two new styles: the Packbasket Canvas and the Packbasket Prints. Both would make a great gift!

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Imray Nautical I

f a European cruise or charter is in your future sailing plans, then you’ll certainly want to take the newest cruising guides. Fortunately, Imray has you covered with their new Nautical App for iPad. Since so many boaters now use iPads for navigation (or as backup to their chartplotters), Imray wanted to join the fun and offer their excellent Marine Pilotage and Almanac books to run on their very own app.

The Imray Nautical app (a free download from iTunes) allows you to buy only the areas that you are cruising: England, North Sea, France, Channel Islands and European Inland Waterways, Ireland, Spain and Portugal, Ionian Sea and the Isles of Sicily. All are available as In-App purchases and range in price from £3.99 ($5.00USD) to £9.99 ($12.79 USD).

With interactive features, the Guides offer much more than your paper ones do. Consider up-to-date comprehensive pilotage information, navigation and passage notes plus history, food and drink, places of interest on the coast and inland. Zoom in to see high-quality harbor pans, views from both sea and air, coastal radio and VHF data, Tidal data, weather information, and you can even share pages by email and on your social networks.

Sailors across the pond know that Imray is the leading chart and marine book publisher with a catalogue of yachting charts that covers Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Having started way back in the 18th century, Imray folks knows these waters like the back of their hands.

Just released: The Cruising Almanac 2015 for iPad First produced over 100 years ago, this annual publication is regarded as the perfect on-board companion for cruising yachts. Compiled with the help of the cruising association, it covers northwest Europe in seven geographical sections from the Shetlands and southern Norway to Gibraltar and west Ireland to the Baltic. The Almanac is available as an In-App purchase and costs £9.99 ($12.79 USD).

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