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Bacardi Newport | Panerai Classics | Ferretti 750 | Bimini's Shark Lab SUMMER 2011 | VERANO 2011 USD$ 4.00

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CONTENTS | CONTENIDOS

SUMMER | VERANO 2011

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DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTAMENTOS

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

CRUISING & TRAVEL | CRUCEROS & VIAJES

8 • From the Editor

36 • Ferretti 750

56 • Scotland - Cruising in the Hebrides in

9 • Subscription

40 • San Juan 40

search of the Minke Whales

14 • Letters to the Editor

50 • Lagoon 56

68 • Cruising off the Grid – Sailing Costa Rica

16 • IN BRIEF

64 • Yamaha Wave Runners

on a Clipper Ship

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS Y EVENTOS

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE LIFE

YACHT CLUBS & SAILING PROGRAMS

20 • Bacardi Newport Sailing Week

MEDIOAMBIENTE Y VIDA MARINA

CLUBES NAÚTICOS

22 • Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and Panerai

44 • Volunteering at the Shark Lab

76 • Palm Beach Sailing Club

28 • St Thomas International Rolex Regatta

in Bimini, Bahamas

32 • Antigua Sailing Week 34 • By Land, Air and Sea

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TECH & SAFETY ADVICE | TECNOLOGÍA Y SEGURIDAD 78 • Spade Anchor tested GALLEY TREASURES | DELICIAS A BORDO 80 • Rum Recipes

COVER PHOTO | FOTO DE TAPA © James Robinson Taylor - PANERAI

Officine Panerai kindly invited me to attend this year’s edition of Antigua Classics at which I experienced firsthand their warm hospitality and great dedication to this unique venue.

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Editor-in-Chief Dolores Barciela Executive Editor Laura Failoni from left to right: Gabriele Pedone, President of Studiomilano; Michele Gallagher, Public Relations Director, Panerai North America; Dolores Barciela, Editor-in-Chief YACHTING TIMES magazine; Angelo Bonati, CEO Officine Panerai; Camilla Gandino, Public Relations Director, Panerai Milan; Julio Sato, Panerai Director Latin America & Caribbean.

Managing Editor Maria Iriondo Tech Editor Adolfo Mrongowius

from the editor

Associate Editor Randee Fowler

In our search for excellence, YTM is undergoing several changes. One of the most

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visible for our readers is our new, modern design and improved mag layout. We hope you enjoy it, and would like to get your feedback.

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With this issue, we’ll be present at top yachting events in the New England coast this summer, like Bacardi Newport Sailing Week, Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta in Marblehead, Opera House Cup in Nantucket and the Museum of Yachting’s Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport, as well as a few in the Med like Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona in Mallorca and Copa Del Rey in Menorca, among others. Hope to see you there!

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IN BRIEF

PANERAI CLASSIC YACHTS CHALLENGE 2011 CALENDAR ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 14-19 April 2011 Antigua LES VOILES D’ANTIBES 8-12 June 2011 Antibes (France) ARGENTARIO SAILING WEEK 16-19 June 2011 Porto Santo Stefano (Italy) PANERAI BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK 16- 23 July 2011 Cowes, Isle of Wight (UK) CORINTHIAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 12-14 August 2011 Marblehead, MA (USA) OPERA HOUSE CUP 18- 21 August 2011 Nantucket, MA (USA)

Photo by Dan Nerney/NYYC

The New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex returns to the shores of Newport, R.I., from September 10-17, 2011, renewing the emphasis on Corinthian competition by allowing only non-professional sailors to compete. NYYC’s Harbour Court clubhouse will host 22 yacht club teams – representing 16 nations – for a week of racing on NYYC Swan 42s. http://nyyc.org/2011InvitationalCup/

VIII COPA DEL REY DE BARCOS DE EPOCA 24- 27 August 2011 Mahon, Minorca, (Spain) MUSEUM OF YACHTING CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2-4 September 2011 Newport, RI (USA) VELE D’EPOCA A PORTO ROTONDO 8-11 September 2011 Porto Rotondo (Italy) REGATES ROYALES 17-24 September 2011 Cannes (France) www.paneraiclassicyachtschallenge.com | 16 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

Rolex Big Boat Series San Francisco, CA With San Francisco receiving extra attention from sailing fans courtesy of the America’s Cup, it comes as no surprise that the 2011 Rolex Big Boat Series is perfectly positioned to give serious racers their chance to shine. Scheduled for September 8-11 and hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, the event is in its 47th year and shows no signs of slowing down.

Vintage Rybovich Masterpieces At Mystic Seaport Rybovich & Sons Boat Works splashed its first custom-built sportfishing boat in 1947. To this day the yard retains its iconic status as one of the oldest and most sought after boatbuilders in America. On the weekend of July 22-23, 2011, spectators will descend the docks at Mystic Seaport to relish the sight of more than 50 vintage wood boats.

Today a classic Rybo is not only an object of desire but a unique slice of our American nautical heritage. For those unable to see this rare assembly of vintage Rybovich boats on display at the 2011 Mystic Antique & Classic Boat Show, Pat Rybovich has created a specially designed catalog about her father’s work to be on display at the show which includes an interview with the author. A limited number of complimentary catalogs celebrating the iconic brand’s heritage, each signed

by Pat Rybovich, are available at RybovichBook.com

Seakeeper To Offer Free Entry To Mid-Atlantic $500,000 The Jersey Shore is famous for many things, but among the classiest and most exciting is the annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000 billfish tournament. Anglers will gather the week of August 21-26, and the lucky ones will experience the thrill of competition without the discomfort of boat roll. With the purchase of its advanced Gyro Stabilization System, Seakeeper will pay the entry fee to one of the world’s greatest tournaments.

Seakeeper is offering to pay the tournament’s base $6,000 entry fee for anyone who purchases a Seakeeper gyro by August 26, 2011. The 20th annual “Mother of All Marlin Tournaments” will be hosted by the Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, New Jersey, and the Sunset Marina in Ocean City, Maryland. For more info, please contact www.seakeeper.com.

IGFA Offshore World Championship Qualifying Events www.IGFA.org Whether in the US, Latin America, the Bahamas, the Caribbean or Europe… there are lots of great fishing tournaments to try out this summer…

Jun 23 - 25, COSTA RICA, Papagayo: P re si den ti al Pap ag ayo C up. www.sportingtraditions.com Jun 30 – July 3, FLORIDA, Pensacola: 40t h A nn ual Pens aco la I nt’l Billf i sh Tou rname nt. www.pbgfc.com July 8-10, SPAIN, Mallorca: X VII O pen de Baleare s de Pes ca de A ltu ra. www.rcnpp.net July 8 - 13, TURKS & CAICOS, C ai co s Clas s ic . www.caicosclassic.com July 20 - 24, BERMUDA, Hamilton: 36th An nual Sea Hor se An gle rs C lub Tou rn ament . www.bermudatriplecrown.com July 23 - 24, ITALY, Imperia, Impe ri a Bi g G ame To urn amen t. www.gamefisher.forumcommunity.net July 23 – Sep 4, OREGON/WASHINGTON, O reg on Tu na C las s ic Tou rname nt Ser ie s. www.oregontunaclassic.org Jul 25 - 29, HAWAII, Kailua-Kona, H awai i an I nt ern ati onal Bil lfi sh Tou rname nt . www.hibtfishing.com Jul 26 - 30, MEXICO, Eastcape, Bis b ee’s E as tca pe Of fs hor e Tour namen t. www.bisbees.com Jul 29 - 31, ALABAMA, Orange Beach, 12th An nual MBG FC Bi llf is h Limi te d To urn ament. www.mbgfc.com Aug 21 - 26, NEW JERSEY, Cape May/ Ocean City Maryland: 20th An nual Mi d- Atla nti c $500,000. www.whitemarlinopen.com Aug 27 - 30, WASHINGTON, Westport, Was hi ng to n T una C lass i c. www.washintontunaclassic.com Set 29 – Oct 2, PANAMA, Pinas Bay, To rne o T rop ic Sta r. www.tropicstar.com Oct 6 - 9, FLORIDA, New Smyrna Beach, New Smy rn a Beac h Bi llfi s h Inv i tati o nal To urn amen t. www.nsbbi.com Oct 8 - 9, MEXICO, San Carlos, Can ti na Cu p Int ern ati on al G amefi s h To ur namen t. www.cantinacup.com Oct 13 - 16, FLORIDA, St. Augustine, E l Pe sc ado Billf is h Tou rname nt. www.elpescadobillfish.com www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 17 |

IN BRIEF

Melges Now Building Sporty International 29er, 29erXX and Distributing 49er Skiffs

Photo/Foto by Matias Capizzano

Melges Performance Sailboats is pleased to announce that its already highly successful product line of scows and sportboats will expand to include the fast and seriously fun International 29er and 29erXX, as well as the 49er one-design skiffs. Well known for their high performance attitude and styling, they are befitting of the Melges brand and embody the best in worldclass sailing. “The 29er, 29erXX and the 49er are perfect platforms that promote youth sailing and attract men and women looking for a super fun, high-speed ride that offers great competition,” stated Melges CEO, Harry Melges III. For more info, please visit www.melges.com

Denison Yacht Sales Named U.S. Distributer of Pirelli Pzero Boats Denison Yacht Sales recently was named the US distributer of Pirelli Pzero Boats, a new generation of European style tenders - historically associated with yachting in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean - ranging in size from 30’ to 46’ and priced from $90,000 to more than $600,000 USD. From the Pirelli Pzero line of boats, Denison Yacht Sales offers the 1400 Carbon and Yacht Editions, the 1100 and the 880 Sport and Cabin Editions. Power options include Volvo Penta or Cummins diesel and MerCruiser MAG HO DTS with choice of Bravo 1 or Bravo 3 stern drives. Other options include choice of colors and electronics packages. Visit denisonyachtsales.com for more information. | 18 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

North Rip 21 Serious sportfishing!

Pearson Marine Group is excited about its launch of North Rip Sportfishing boats starting with the NR 21 center console. Each North Rip has classic tumblehome with a sculpted transition into the innovative bow flair. Even the NR 21 can be described as a battlewagon: deep-vee hull, elegant sheer, eyecatching tumblehome, bold and aggressive.

The NR29, to be launched Spring of 2011, will combine all of the positive attributes of the 21 with big boat style and comfort.

With the first few hulls already spoken for, this model is sure to make a big splash on the tournament scene this Summer! North Rips deliver a smooth ride to get you out and back with speed, safety, fuel efficient thrift and built tough to handle the rough stuff, flared to let you slice through the big ones without spotting your glasses and laid out with fishing in mind. All North Rips ride as good as they look. For more info, please visit www.northripboats.com

Special Editions of Alerion Express 28 to Mark 20th Anniversary of Continuous Success Pearson Marine Group, whose Alerion Express 28 is widely credited with creating the popular category of “gentlemen’s daysailer” when introduced twenty years ago, is marking this epoch with a special edition. The Alerion Express 20th Anniversary model will be distinctive with several special features, a few of which are unique, and reasonably priced but strictly limited in availability to just five boats.

For more information about Alerion Express 28 Anniversary Editions or other Alerion Express models, contact Pearson Marine Group at www.pearsonmarinegroup.com or go to www.alerionexp.com

Dragonfly Boatworks Debuts Dragonfly Paddle Boards Having perfected fishing skiffs, the Dragonfly Boatworks’ crew turned its attention to perfecting paddle boards so stable you could fish, stand, sit, kneel, glide, float and even take a buddy. They’re fun, colorful and available in two sizes. (Great upper body workout, too!)

See them at www.dragonflypaddleboards.com

“We've Been There. 120 Miles Offshore, Just Like You. And We Could Never Find The Gear We Needed.

So We Built It Ourselves.

Fishing Apparel & Gear Designed By Fishermen For Fishermen.”

Old Harbor Outfitters has just opened their first retail store, right in the heart of Block Island’s Old Harbor district at 234 Water Street. Learn more at oldharboroutfitters.com

Owners Can Sit In Style And Comfort With Quality Seat Getting comfortable onboard just got easier. The ComfortSEAT from G2 Products is a portable, cushioned seat designed for indoor and outdoor use. Featuring a patented, 14-point adjustable hinge system, every user will find their perfect position to relax. This comfortable seat is built in the Netherlands, incorporating European quality and craftsmanship. Easy to maintain, ComfortSEAT utilizes marine-grade Sunbrella® material for added durability and fade resistance. Available in six popular colors, ComfortSEAT comes with a one-year limited warranty and is priced at $99.95. www.comfortseatus.com. www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 19 |

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Sailing and Art at the Inaugural BACARDI® Newport Sailing Week

Arte y Vela en la edición inaugural de la BACARDI® Newport Sailing Week t will be a case of ‘success breeds success’ when the inaugural BACARDI Newport Sailing Week presented by EFG Bank is held for the first time from June 23-26, 2011, on Rhode Island waters. The new event is a spin-off of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week whose organizers responded to positive feedback from sponsors and participants regarding

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a edición inaugural de BACARDI Newport Sailing Week, presentada por EFG Bank se llevará a cabo por vez primera desde el 23 al 26 de Junio de 2011 en aguas de Rhode Island. El evento continúa la línea de la BACARDI Miami Sailing Week. Debido a la respuesta positiva tanto de sponsors como de participantes, los organizadores

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the multi-class formula in a European-style regatta and who wanted to see that type of event staged in New England.

The Star, Melges 20, Melges 24, Viper 640 and J/24, all of whom have raced in the Miami event, will be joined in Newport by the J/80 class, and racing will be staged from Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s public sailing center. Competitors will find a balance between on-the-water racing and social activities in the “Sailing Capital of the World,” including an exhibition by marine photographer Cory Silken. “Color of Wind” will be displayed at the former GAP store on America’s Cup Avenue from June 18-26, 2011. The exhibit hours will be from noon to 6:00pm daily and best of all it will be free of charge.

Early registration indicates that the organizers are right on the mark in meeting sailor’s needs – to date 20 of the three-person Viper 640 sportboats have registered for what is also the second leg of that class’ Pan-American Championship and registration is building up for the remaining classes. With Verizon Wireless coming on board as a preferred sponsor, the inaugural Bacardi Newport Sailing Week event Presented by EFG Bank promises to be a new Newport tradition.

More information on the BACARDI Newport Sailing Week is available at www.newportsailingweek.com

repiten la fórmula de múltiples clases de regata estilo Europeo, en Nueva Inglaterra.

A los Star, Melges 20, Melges 24, Viper 640 y J/24, todos participantes del evento de Miami, se les unirá en Newport la Clase J/80.

La regata tendrá lugar en Sail Newport, centro público de vela de la Isla de Rhode Island.

Acompañará el evento deportivo una exhibición de fotografía náutica presentada por el prestigioso fotógrafo Cory Silken. “Color of Wind” será exhibida en la antigua tienda GAP en la Avenida America’s Cup del 18 al 26 de Junio, 2011.

Para mayor información sobre la BACARDI Newport Sailing Week visite www.newportsailingweek.com

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ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA 2011 Report by/ Informe por Jane & Kenny Coombs. Photos by / Fotos por Cory Silken

n mid April, 60 classic yachts and a large following of cruisers and spectator boats gathered in the beautiful Caribbean harbor of Falmouth, for the 24th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. This event has long been established as the largest classic yacht regatta in the Caribbean providing some of the best sailing conditions of any regatta of its type in the world. For Panerai, the major sponsor, this is the first regatta in their “Classic Yacht Challenge” for 2011.

With yachts ranging in size from the 24 ft David Boyd sloop “Springtide” to the 180ft Andre Hoek designed “Marie”, the line-up included every type of classic craft including 7 Carriacou sloops, built “down island” with an adze and a chainsaw, a salty, gaff rigged, Belgian fishing trawler and dainty lightweight modern classics. A total of 13 magnificent schooners, with clouds of sail provided some wonderful photo opportunities. The J class Sloops, “Velsheda” and “Ranger” provided some breathtaking moments when encountered close-hand.

Once all 60 yachts were registered there was a lively welcome party Sponsored by our Gold Sponsor Mount Gay Rum and a “Red Hat Party”. The regatta kicked off on Thursday with the Concours d’Elegance competition. The judges had difficulty deciding

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mediados de abril, 60 barcos clásicos y una gran cantidad de navegantes, se reunieron en el famoso puerto de Falmouth en el marco de la 24va Regata de Barcos Clásicos de Antigua. Este evento se ha establecido hace mucho tiempo como la regata de barcos clásicos y de época más importante del Caribe, brindando algunas de las mejores condiciones de navegación que ofrecen las regatas de este tipo en el mundo. Para Panerai, el sponsor principal, esta es su primera regata en el “Classic Yacht Challenge” del 2011.

Con veleros cuyo tamaño varió entre los 7,3 metros del “Springtide” de David Boyd y los casi 55 metros del “Marie” diseñado por Andre Hoek, la formación incluyó todo tipo de embarcaciones entre las que se encontraban siete balandros locales Carriacou, construidos al sur de la isla, un barco pesquero de mar belga aparejado con vela cangreja y otras embarcaciones clásicas modernas y refinadas. Un total de 13 imponentes goletas con sus numerosas velas brindaron un espectáculo maravilloso. Los balandros clase J, “Velsheda” y “Ranger” ofrecieron momentos inolvidables cuando se encontraron trabados en un duelo de gigantes.

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between the 21 entries, all of whom had achieved a very high standard. The overall winner was “Latifa”, the beautiful 70ft canoe stern Fife yawl built in 1936. This was followed by the Single handed race, skippered by one sailor with an “observer” to help in an emergency. The winner was local boatbuilder Oliver Greensmith on “Springtide”.

The results were given at a festive party on the Yacht Club Lawn with live folk singing.

Over the next four days of racing, there was a variety of conditions which kept crews on their toes. For the first Race on Friday, the 20 mile “Old Road” course, the conditions were ideal for the first day out. With a gently 1012 knot breeze and a fair and flat sea the Spirit of Tradition class B, especially “Gaia” and “White Wings”, enjoyed some close racing. Saturday dawned with light winds and rain showers providing taxing conditions for all yachts, however it picked up to 10-12 kts again and a good race was had by all. Sunday’s famous “Cannon” race had plenty of wind and everyone had a good sail, including the 137ft gaff schooner “Elena” who stole the show weaving through the fleet with her towering jackyard topsail. The race was followed by the Parade into English Harbour, a restored Naval Dockyard from the 1700’s, which gave the spectators a good look at the fleet. Mondays race was abandoned when the winds went too light to finish the race.

Tuesday was Gig Racing day at the Admirals Inn with cream tea’s on the lawn, followed by the awards ceremony in the evening. The overall winners were “Bolero” winning the Mount Gay Trophy for 1st Overall, and “Lone Fox” winning the top prize of the Panerai Watch. For more information please visit our website www.antiguaclassics.com

gata comenzó el día jueves con la competencia Concours d’Elegance. No fue tarea fácil para los jueces decidir entre los 21 inscriptos, todos los cuales habían alcanzado puntuaciones muy altas. El ganador general fue el “Latifa”, la imponente yola de 21m diseñada por Fife con popa en forma de canoa, construida en 1936. A continuación tuvo lugar la regata en solitario, cuyo capitán navegaba con un “observador” para ayudarlo en caso de emergencia. El ganador fue el constructor local de barcos Oliver Greensmith con el “Springtide”. Los resultados se conocieron en una fiesta que se celebró en el Yacht Club con cantantes folk en vivo.

Durante los siguientes cuatro días de competencias, las condiciones fueron cambiantes, lo que mantuvo a las tripulaciones concentradas en su tarea. En la primera regata del día viernes, la competencia “Old Road” de 20 millas, las condiciones eran ideales. Con una suave brisa de 10-12 nudos y el mar calmo, la clase B Spirit of Tradition, especialmente el “Gaia” y el “White Wings”, tuvo una competencia reñida. El día sábado culminó con vientos suaves y lluvia, lo que provocó ar-

duas condiciones para todos los barcos. Sin embargo, los vientos volvieron a ser de 10-12 nudos y todos tuvieron una buena regata. En la famosa competencia “Cannon” del domingo hubo buenos vientos y todos navegaron con buenas condiciones, inclusive la goleta áurica “Elena” de casi 42 metros, que brindó un espectáculo moviéndose entre la flota con su impresionante verga de gavia.

Luego de la regata hubo un Exhibición en la cual los barcos ingresaron a English Harbour, un Astillero Naval restaurado que data del siglo XVIII, que les permitió a los espectadores observar de cerca a la flota. La regata del día lunes fue cancelada cuando los vientos calmaron demasiado como para finalizar la competencia. El martes fue el día de la competencia Gig Racing en el Admirals Inn, en donde se pudo disfrutar de un té Devonshire al aire libre, seguido de la ceremonia de entrega de premios por la noche. Los ganadores generales fueron el “Bolero” que obtuvo el Mount Gay Trophy al 1er Ganador General, y “Lone Fox” que obtuvo el premio principal del reloj Panerai. Para mayor información, visite www.antiguaclassics.com.

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Revisiting Antigua Classics By/Por Dolores Barciela

first visited the lovely island of Antigua in April 1998 when I arrived by sail with my husband Adolfo aboard our vintage S&S 33 footer, Viking II. We won that year’s Antigua Classics’ Concours d’Elegance and had the privilege of meeting and befriending Christian Chalmin, great supporter of the regatta at that time.

Christian, through Boat International Magazine, had taken over the Concours d’ Elegance just a few years after its inauguration and thanks to the publicity his magazine gave to Antigua, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta soon gained worldwide recognition.

Six years ago, Panerai became involved as Platinum Sponsor and their commitment and high level of professionalism can be perceived throughout the event. Officine Panerai kindly invited me to attend this year’s edition and I experienced firsthand their warm hospitality and great dedication to this unique venue.

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emblematic and picturesque Classic Regattas in the world as it represents a rendez-vous for spectacular classic and vintage yachts coming mainly from Europe and the USA. After briefly reuniting in Antigua for Classics, they then sail back either to the New England Coast or the Med for their summer racing circuit.

What makes Antigua Classics stand out from other similar events is the superb location and amazing ambiance that reigns throughout the whole week. As the ACYR organizers proudly and rightfully boast, “The sailing combined with Antiguan hospitality, plenty of rum, sunshine, and great camaraderie, in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, places the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, in a class of its own.”

It was a pleasure to walk along Antigua Yacht Club Marina and Nelson’s Dockyard admiring all these classic beauties with graceful lines and gleaming varnish docked one by the other. Among the yachts registered for this year’s edition were the 42-metre Rebecca, designed by Argentinean German Frers, winner of the Spirit of Tradition category in 2010, and the Brazilian 29-metre Herreshoff schooner Atrevida. Mariella, the 1938 Fife and past winner of the event, made her traditional appearance with AYCM’s owner Carlo Falcone at its helm. Steve White from Brooklin Boatyard raced aboard the 1946 S&S Bolero which ended up winning this year’s Vintage Class. It was great to see

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What defines a Panerai, the luxury sport watch sponsoring the world’s most renowned classic and vintage yachts racing circuit?

By Laura Failoni

The Panerai trademark is a unique combination of the brand’s tradition, Italian design and fine Swiss craftsmanship. The authenticity of a Panerai watch is expressed in the loyalty to its history, and in the search for innovation in the form of technical excellence.

This is a watch with a heroic story, with real values related to chronometry, reliability and strength. Panerai started well over a hundred years ago in Florence, Italy, and soon became the official watch of Italian naval commandos. In fact, Panerai is historically linked to the sea, and the Italian Navy was its exclusive client till 1993.

It was only in 1998 that Officine Panerai was launched internationally, and eventually became a huge success as it notably stood out from other luxury sport watches. All this, thanks to CEO Mr. Angelo Bonati’s long-term vision and achievement in transforming Panerai into a superb watch manufacturer.

Panerai is one of very few brands with an auction price that remains the same, if not greater than the first-hand price. The Panerai watch is big, easy to read, masculine, exclusive, chic, and a true symbol of sophistication. Both collectors and clients love it, and when one takes a close look at a Panerai watch, it’s easy to see why.

To experience firsthand these alluring watches, we recommend you visit a Panerai Boutique whenever you get the chance. They not only carry all the brand’s luxury watch collections, but also offer their clientele the exclusive chance to buy limited edition pieces. There are several Panerai boutiques in Europe (Florence, Portofino, Geneva, Madrid, Moscow, Paris) and the Americas (Beverly Hills, Boca Raton, New York, Buenos Aires), and many others scheduled to open during the next year.

Every year Officine Panerai creates a Special Edition watch especially for the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. For the 2011 edition of the circuit, Panerai created the Luminor Submersible 1950 Regatta 3 Days GMT Automatic Titanio – 47 mm, a professional diver’s watch, water-resistant to 30 atmospheres (about 300 metres), fitted with a rotating bezel with a graduated scale for calculating the duration of the dive and a hand indicating the time in a second time zone. | 26 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

so many familiar faces again like Rodger Snell aboard Velsheda, the majestic 1933 JClass in steel which won this year’s Spirit of Tradition Class, and ACYR founders & organizers Jane and Kenny Coombs.

The prize-giving ceremony took place in historic Nelson Dockyard on April 19th in front of a devoted crowd of sailors and local residents. Lone Fox won a Panerai barometer in Classic Class as well as a Radiomir Black Seal – 45 mm, awarded to the overall boat with Best Total Corrected Time.

Luxury watchmaker Panerai is well known for its sponsorship of world class yachting throughout Europe, the Caribbean and New England. The 2nd edition of its North American Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge will begin in New England in August with the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta in Marblehead, Mass.

(August 12th-14th); the Opera House Cup in Nantucket, Mass. (August 18th-21st) and the Museum of Yachting’s Classic Yacht Regatta in Newport, RI (September 2nd– 4th).

Other PCYC regattas include the British Classic Yacht Club Cowes Regatta July 16th-23rd in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK and the Mediterranean Circuit, encompassing: Les Voiles d’Antibes, June 8th-12th, in Antibes, France; Argentario Sailing Week in Italy (June 16th19th), Copa Del Rey in Menorca, Spain (August 24th-27th), Vele d’epoca a Porto Rotondo in Italy (September 8th – 11th) and the Régates Royales in Cannes, France (September 17th-24th).

A visit to Antigua wouldn’t be complete without a hike up to Shirley Heights. On my last morning in Antigua I walked up to its lookout, as I always do when I visit the island. Once up there, the view was as absolutely breathtaking as I remembered it. A local band was rehearsing for a party that would take place that evening, so I had a drink to the sound of Caribbean music as the fleet raced down below. Needless to say, it was a magical moment.

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Pay to Play?

In the past few years there has been an increase in companies offering yacht racing on a pay per berth basis. This new charter niche is quickly becoming popular among neophytes and experts alike.

The 38th Annual St. Thomas International Rolex Regatta included a number of these charter boats from SafePassageSailing , Girlsforsail and Ondeck. More than just bareboat charters, these companies offer the ultimate racing experience by giving sailors from all walks of life an opportunity at the kind of sailing typically reserved exclusively for the pros.

Owning a boat or being a member of an existing racing campaign is no longer the only requirement for participating in international regattas.

Through SafePassageSailing (www.safepassagesailing.com), individual or team competitors could sign on as crew on one of two programs for the St Thomas Rolex: one with British pro Brian Thompson and America’s Cup campaign veteran Rich Stearns (USA) mentoring on the former maxi champion Frers 80’ - Kialoa V and another with Suzette “Hau’oli” Smith (Hawaii) leading an all-woman crew aboard the Swan 51 Northern Child.

“We’re simply offering a service that’s turn-key and engages racing pros as mentors,” said SafePassageSailing’s Director Randee Fowler, who added that crew members have come from as far away as Russia and Australia. “It’s an opportunity not only to participate without owning a boat but also to have these world class sailors onboard as mentors.”

The Rich Rolex Tradition Continues Thirty-eight years ago the first International Rolex Regatta took place in St. Thomas and so began a long tradition that endures to this day.

With 71 boats signed up, the 2011 Rolex Regatta began on Friday, March 25, and ran through Sunday, March 27. Racing included a mix of short courses and long distance races that take place off St. Thomas Yacht Club and along the waterfronts of St. Thomas and St. John.

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¿Pagar para Jugar?

En los últimos años ha habido un incremento en el número de empresas que alquilan puestos a bordo para participar en regatas. Este nuevo mercado se está volviendo popular rápidamente tanto entre neófitos como expertos.

La Regata Rolex St. Thomas 2011 incluyó algunas de estas embarcaciones alquiladas por SafePassageSailing, Girlsforsail y Ondeck. Más que simples alquileres de barcos, estas compañías ofrecen la máxima experiencia en regatas brindando a toda clase de navegantes la oportunidad de experimentar un tipo de navegación que habitualmente está reservada exclusivamente a profesionales.

Ser dueño de un barco o miembro de una equipo de regatas ya no es la única forma de participar en Regatas Internacionales. A través de SafePassageSailing, los competidores, ya sea en forma individual o en equipos, pudieron inscribirse como tripulación en uno de los dos programas de la Regata Rolex St Thomas: uno con el profesional británico Brian Thompson y el veterano de la America’s Cup Rich Stearns (USA), quienes ejercieron la supervisión a bordo del ex maxi campeón Frers 80’ - Kialoa V, y el otro junto a Suzette Smith, quien liderara una tripulación compuesta sólo por mujeres a bordo del Swan 51 Northern Child.

“Simplemente ofrecemos un servicio “llave en mano” que involucra a regatistas profesionales y mentores,” explicó la Directora de SafePassageSailing, Randee Fowler, quien agregó que han llegado tripulantes desde lugares tan lejanos como Rusia y Australia. “Esta es una oportunidad no sólo para participar sin ser dueño de un barco, sino también para poder estar a bordo de un barco junto a estos navegantes de nivel internacional”.

La gran tradición de Rolex continúa Hace treinta y ocho años, tuvo lugar la primera Regata Internacional Rolex en St. Thomas y así comenzó una larga tradición que continúa hasta el día de hoy. Con 71 barcos inscriptos, la Regata Rolex 2011 comenzó el viernes 25 de marzo y finalizó el domingo 27 del mismo mes.

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a run for their money! The crew consisted of women from all over. Most race on their home waters, lakes or bays and at least one cruises full-time on her own yacht. With careers in everything from healthcare administration to software designer, these women have come together to experience the thrill of racing in this renown yachting event.

The first race showed off the scenic coastline of St. Thomas on a 22-mile windward-leeward course. With the steady tradewinds blowing between 12-15 knots, there was plenty of action and a few close calls as yachts started packed closely together at the line before spreading out. All the necessary tacking and gybing of the boat turns the crew into a hyper-focused team, everyone anticipating the next maneuver. For those on board the racing boats, serious attention was needed to avoid rocks, other boats and even the occasional ferry!

When I commented on how relaxed and fun the experience was, Randee Fowler responded, “I’m glad to hear that. We work hard to make sure everyone enjoys themselves on the boat.”

We were fortunate to have our ‘secret weapon’ in coach Suzette “Hau-oli” Smith - always calm, always respectful of the variety of skills and always positive.

“We’re going to sail a broad reach, so I want you all to think about what has to happen next,” Suzette called out to us. “How will the sails be trimmed? Where do you need to be?” Her calm tones gave instant clarity and assured us that we did know how to do it. I have to give Suzette and SafePassageSailing big points. It’s not easy to take a group of strangers with varying degrees of experience and turn them into a welloiled racing team after just two days of practice.

“By Sunday, something clicks in your head and you start to anticipate the next move rather than wait to be instructed,” one participant told me. “It’s too bad we’re not racing next week as well, now that we’ve got it!”

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Me dio una gran satisfacción formar parte de la tripulación femenina a bordo del Northern Child el último día de esta espectacular regata.

Con sólo dos días de entrenamiento en el barco, estas novatas en este tipo de regatas debían enfrentar una dura competencia que no estaba dispuesta a hacérselos fácil. La tripulación estaba compuesta por mujeres de distintos lugares, la mayoría de la cual ya competía en sus lugares de origen y al menos una de ellas navegaba a tiempo completo en su propio barco.

Con carreras tan diversas que van desde un puesto en la administración nacional de salud hasta diseñadora de software, estas mujeres se han unido para experimentar la emoción de competir en este reconocido evento náutico.

Cuando comenté cuán distendida y divertida había sido la experiencia, Randee Fowler respondió, “Me alegra escuchar eso. Trabajamos duro para asegurarnos de que todos pasen un buen momento en el barco”. Tuvimos la suerte de tener nuestra ‘arma secreta’, la instructora Suzette Smith – siempre serena, siempre respetuosa de las distintas habilidades y siempre positiva. Su tono calmado nos brindaba claridad al instante y nos reaseguraba. Debo felicitar a Suzette y a SafePassageSailing, ya que no es fácil tomar un grupo de desconocidas con distintos grados de experiencia y convertirlas en un equipo regatista bien aceitado luego de sólo dos días de práctica.

“Para el día domingo, algo se acomoda en tu cabeza y comienzas a anticipar el próximo movimiento en lugar de esperar a recibir instrucciones”, me contó una de las participantes. “Es una lástima que la semana que viene ya no compitamos, ¡justo ahora que hemos mejorado tanto!”

SafePassageSailing cumplió su misión: “Brindar la oportunidad a navegantes de nivel intermedio y avanzado de participar en destacados eventos de navegación en los Estados Unidos y en aguas internacionales y ofrecer una experiencia emocionante y satisfactoria para aquellos que están en busca de aventuras, conocimiento y crecimiento”. Luego de participar en tan sólo dos regatas con esta tripulación, fue muy claro para mí que cada una de ellas aprendió algo, ya sea sobre la competencia o

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fulfilling experience for those in pursuit of adventure, knowledge and growth.” After sailing just two races with this crew, it was clear to me that every single one of them had learned something, either about racing or about themselves. Most likely, both!

Is A Racing Charter For Me? “Pay to Play” racing charters offer the opportunity to race with a fleet of high performance yachts and crew that compete in major racing events around the globe. While most companies require some previous racing experience, others may not. Usually all that is necessary is to accept the challenge and taste the victory of this exciting sport.

Prices can range from $800 to around $4000 and are often all –inclusive, meaning almost everything will be covered from lodging to registration fees, equipment to snacks and transportation from/to airport, marina to YC parties.

Airfare is generally not included.

For more information on SafePassageSailing, visit www.safepassagesailing.com. sobre ellas mismas. ¡Y lo más probable es que hayan aprendido sobre ambas cosas! ¿El alquiler para regatas es para mí?

Los alquileres para regatas “Pagar para Jugar” ofrecen la oportunidad de competir con una flota de barcos de alto rendimiento y una tripulación que compite en importantes eventos náuticos en todo el mundo. Mientras que la mayoría de las empresas exigen experiencia previa en competencias, otras no lo hacen. Por lo general, todo lo que se necesita es aceptar el desafío y saborear la victoria de este emocionante deporte. Los precios varían entre $800 y $4000 aproximadamente y por lo general incluyen todo, lo cual significa que casi todo estará cubierto, como por ejemplo los cargos por alojamiento e inscripción, el equipamiento, los refrigerios y los gastos de traslado desde/hacia el aeropuerto, la marina y las fiestas en los Clubes Náuticos. Normalmente las tarifas aéreas no están incluidas. Para mayor información sobre SafePassageSailing, visite www.safepassagesailing.com.

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Alive and Kicking!

44th Antigua Sailing Week 44ª Edición de la Antigua Sailing Week By/Por Louay Habib | Photos/Fotos © Ted Martin - photofantasyantigua.com

ailors come to Antigua for thrilling, adrenalin-pumping sailing and the competitors at the 44th Antigua Sailing Week certainly got what they came for. Virtually every day, big breeze and lumpy seas spiced up the action with 20 knots or more of wind being the norm throughout most of the week. It was a wet, wild ride upwind but with a sea temperature of 25ºC, a true labor of love.

Big wind and big waves provided Antigua Sailing Week with some outstanding racing in glorious sunshine with those who could stay in control downwind coming out on top.

Whilst Antigua served up some classic racing conditions, there were quite a few changes to the Caribbean’s oldest and most well known regatta. Antigua Sailing Week has undergone a change of guard this year with a new Regatta Organizing Committee.

“The new team brings a committed, experienced group of sailors together to resolve the critical planning and strategy issues required for a successful event,” commented new Regatta Chairman, Ian Fraser. “Robust and constructive

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debate surrounding boat classification, ratings, courses and other essential details has brought an exciting and invigorating atmosphere.”

Many of the sailors who have been loyal to Antigua Sailing Week in recent years had an exceptional event. Peter Harrison’s Farr 115, Sojana had a tremendous week scoring six bullets to seal the award for Best Boat in the Regatta. “I have been coming to Antigua since 1995, it is like a second home to me”, explained Peter Harrison. “But I can never remember a better week - the crew has performed extremely well, a lot of them are old friends and that is so important.”

Richard Matthews, owner of Oystercatcher XXVIII, has also been a loyal participant in past Antigua Sailing Weeks and he was back this year with his latest Oystercatcher, a brand new Humphries 54. After Race Day Two, Richard Matthews comment, “It was just champagne sailing today and a special one for me as it was the first race win in my new boat. Everything really came together today and I am delighted for all of the crew who performed so well.”

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Local boats also did exceptionally well with Vincent White’s O’Day 35, Seal, scoring a perfect six bullets. “We are just a bunch of locals having fun. I think that the crew of Seal is living proof that anybody can come to Antigua Sailing Week, have a great laugh and also win.”

Rick Gormley’s First 38, Elethea, also did exceptionally well with its first class win at Antigua Sailing Week to Rick’s delight! Other local boats battled it out on the water with very respectable showings over a wide range of classes.

Away from the race course, the Event Village in Nelson’s Dockyard provided a comfortable atmosphere ashore where sailors and friends gathered daily to chat about the day’s event and enjoy some food, drink and entertainment. The Chivas Lounge also created a sophisticated chill-out environment where the sailors gathered for the Captains’ Cocktail party to relax and exchange a few stories.

The party highlight of the week was on Tuesday night prior to Lay Day when Shirley Heights was jam-packed with over 2,000 people for an unforgettable concert by reggae

legend, Maxi Priest. For 25 years Shirley Heights Lookout has been the spot for some very special occasions and this concert must surely rank amongst them.

After a week of superb racing the Antigua Sailing Week prize giving was held on Friday night in the Event Village. The buzz throughout the evening was about the positive changes that had been made on the water this year which, along with collecting a few trophies, put the sailors in a very good mood indeed! “We made a lot of changes on the water this year and the feedback we have received to date is overwhelmingly positive.

There is still work to be done to continue to improve the event but we are encouraged by the enthusiastic response we have had from the majority of the sailors,” commented Kathy Lammers, Chairman of the Regatta Organizing Committee.

The oldest and most prestigious regatta in the Caribbean is very much alive and kicking!

For more information visit the official Antigua Sailing Week web site: www.sailingweek.com

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os navegantes vienen a Antigua para experimentar una navegación emocionante y repleta de adrenalina y los competidores de la 44ª Edición de la Antigua Sailing Week sin duda encontraron lo que vinieron a buscar. Casi todos los días fuertes vientos y el mar picado le aportaron emoción a la acción y vientos de 20 nudos o incluso más se transformaron en una constante durante la mayor parte de la semana y le otorgaron a la regata condiciones excepcionales bajo el espléndido sol del Caribe.

Muchos de los navegantes que se mantuvieron fieles a la Antigua Sailing Week en años anteriores tuvieron un desempeño excepcional. El Farr 115 Sojana de Peter Harrison tuvo una gran semana en la que obtuvo seis puntos que le permitieron quedarse con el premio al Mejor Barco en la Regata. “Vengo a Antigua desde 1995, para mí es como un segundo hogar”, explicó Peter Harrison. “Pero no puedo recordar otra edición pasada que haya sido mejor: la tripulación se ha desempeñado muy bien; muchos de ellos son viejos amigos y eso es muy importante”.

Los barcos locales también tuvieron una actuación muy positiva y el O’Day 35 Seal de Vincent White obtuvo el puntaje perfecto de seis puntos. “Éramos un grupo de locales divirtiéndonos. Creo que la tripulación del Seal es la prueba de que cualquiera puede participar en la Antigua Sailing Week, pasar un buen momento e incluso ganar”.

El momento destacado de la semana fue el día jueves por la noche cuando Shirley Heights tuvo máxima ocupación con más de 2.000 personas en un concierto inolvidable de la leyenda del reggae, Maxi Priest. Durante 25 años Shirley Heights Lookout ha sido la sede de ocasiones muy especiales y este concierto es una de ellas, sin duda alguna.

Luego de una semana de magníficas regatas, la ceremonia de entrega de premios de la Antigua Sailing Week se realizó el viernes por la noche en el Event Village. La regata más antigua y prestigiosa del Caribe sigue más vigente que nunca.

Para obtener más información, visite la página Web oficial de la Antigua Sailing Week: www.sailingweek.com

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By Land, Air and Sea

An Afternoon at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singer Island, Palm Beach

Presented by Lionheart Capital, Ferretti Group, Ferrari North America and NetJets few of the world’s most prestigious brands united at The RitzCarlton Residences, Singer Island for a first-class afternoon by land, air and sea. The private and privileged afternoon presented an opportunity to enjoy Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial and an intimate luncheon on The Ritz-Carlton’s tropically landscaped seaside terrace.

Lunch was followed by land and sea excursions—Ferrari California test spins along North Ocean Drive and a new fleet of Ferretti Yacht sea trials, which included the coveted Ferretti 750 and Ferretti 881.

YTM was invited to attend the event and enjoyed a sea-trial aboard a spectacular Ferretti 750 along the coast of Palm Beach. For more information on the spectacular Ferretti 750, please go to page 36.

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Ferretti guests were hosted by Alessandro Tirelli, Ferretti Yachts Brand Manager, Italy.

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Master of Elegance | Un maestro de la elegancia

s a result of the cooperation between Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, the Group’s naval research & design centre and the Ferretti Group’s Centro Stile team of architects and designers, Ferretti 750 is a yacht with classical style yet elegant, contemporary touches that make it a master of elegance that cruises the sea.

Last March, YTM was invited by Ferretti to a sea-trial aboard a spectacular Ferretti 750 along the coast of Palm Beach and we were highly impressed by its speed, smooth drive, tasteful interior, and sleek lines.

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roducto del trabajo conjunto entre Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, el centro de investigación naval y diseño del Grupo y el equipo de arquitectos y diseñadores de Ferretti Group’s Centro Stile, el Ferretti 750 es un barco de estilo clásico pero elegante a la vez, con toques de estilo contemporáneo que dan como resultado un maestro de la elegancia que navega por los mares.

En marzo, YTM fue invitada por Ferretti a una prueba de navegación a bordo del espectacular Ferretti 750 por las costas de Palm Beach y nos impresionó mucho su velocidad, su navegación sin sobresaltos, el buen gusto de su interior y la elegancia de sus líneas.

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hydraulic movement system. The cockpit, with teak floor, is furnished with a sofa, a large table and chairs. On the left, the stairs give access to the flying bridge where the pilot station has been placed further back and in a central position to give a broader view for navigation and piloting the yacht. A big table and grill area complete the external living zone. Ferretti 750 is also available in hard top version with electric opening of the bimini top.

Main Deck Although Ferretti 750’s wide salon maintains the structural line of the previous model Ferretti 731, it does feature a new layout, plunged in natural light that offers a cozy atmosphere created by the tones of the materials selected for the furniture and the bleached walnut, used for the first time onboard Ferretti’s yachts. Although the interior has two separate areas – living and dining area – the design manages to keep a harmonious conti-

curvas sinuosas y líneas rectas. En el alerón de popa hay un cómodo asiento-sofá con sistema de movimiento electro-hidráulico. La cabina principal, con pisos en madera de teca, está amoblado con un sofá, una gran mesa y sillas. Hacia la izquierda, las escaleras brindan acceso al puente de mando donde se ha colocado la estación del timón en la parte de atrás y en el centro para otorgar una vista más amplia para navegar y timonear el yate. Una gran mesa y una parrilla completan el área exterior. Ferretti 750 también está disponible en una versión con techo rígido con apertura eléctrica del toldo bimini.

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nuity of space without interrupting the view.

On the left, a wide “L” shape sofa and a comfortable armchair are positioned around a low table. To starboard, there is a pop-up system TV and an additional sofa that sits three people, followed by the stairs to the flying bridge.

The dining area – separated from the living by wood furniture, features a tempered glass table and chairs for eight guests.

The dining zone opens to an access area that connects galley, pilothouse, the exterior and the lower deck. The galley is located in a strategic position, between the dining area and the pilot house, in order to let the crew work without disturbing the guest’s privacy. Once more, the shipyard chose top Italian products like the fully-equipped Ernestomeda galley model, with glossy lacquered furnishing to enhance the light of this area. A sliding door gives access to the exterior. Located at the bow is the pilot house with dinette/charting zone and extendable table. On the lower deck, the Ferretti 750 cabins are distinguished by studied details: bulkheads, and walls are covered in light-colored fabric framing the windows, which allow in plenty of light. The beds have wood struc-

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seleccionados para los muebles y la madera de nogal blanqueada que se utiliza por primera vez a bordo de los yates Ferretti. El interior se ha dividido en dos áreas separadas, el área de estar y el comedor, pero manteniendo una continuidad harmoniosa del espacio sin interrumpir la vista.

Hacia la izquierda, un amplio sofá en forma de “L” y un cómodo sillón están dispuestos alrededor de una mesa baja. A estribor, encontramos un televisor con sistema pop-up y un sofá adicional de tres cuerpos, para luego llegar a las escaleras que conducen al puente de mando.

El área de comedor, separada del living por muebles de madera, tiene una mesa de vidrio templado y sillas para ocho invitados.

El comedor se abre a un área de acceso que conecta la cocina, la timonera, el exterior y la cubierta inferior. La cocina está ubicada en una posición estratégica, entre el área de comedor y la timonera, para permitir que la tripulación trabaje sin perturbar la privacidad de los invitados. Una vez más, el astillero ha seleccionado productos italianos de primera categoría, como el modelo de cocina Ernestomeda totalmente equipado, con revestimientos laqueados lustrados que intensifican la luz en esta área. Una puerta corrediza brinda acceso al exterior. En la proa se encuentra la timonera, que cuenta con una zona de comedor diario, una zona de mapas y una mesa extensible.

En la cubierta inferior, los camarotes del Ferretti 750 se distinguen por sus cuidados detalles: los mamparos y los muros están cubiertos en tela de color claro que enmarca las ventanas, permitiendo el paso de la luz. Las camas tienen estructuras de madera con cabecera decorada y todos los camarotes tienen baño privado.

La suite armador, que abarca la totalidad de la manga, está ubicada en la parte central de la embarcación y cuenta con vestidor y un baño con

tures and decorated bed-heads, and all cabins have private heads.

The full-beam Owner’s suite is located in the centre of the boat, with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with wengé floor where a spectacular, wide semicircular shower stands out offering a wonderful view of the sea through the open view window. Both the VIP cabin and the two guest cabins offer wide, newly designed windows that let in lots of natural light.

Interior Decor The timeless elegance of the Ferretti 750 comes from the perfect balance between a functional design which aims to achieve the highest level of comfort and the use of the best materials, with a prevalence of bright nuances of an ivory, beige and brown palette. The bleached walnut makes the atmosphere warm and elegant, and the interior is brighten up by colour contrasts of decorative details, like panels made in natural textiles, leather for the bead-heads and the special mixture of natural fibres created for some doors. Besides the natural light that dominates the atmosphere onboard, the shipyard has accomplished a very accurate illuminating engineering analysis to integrate the layout with the lighting system in order to obtain maximum comfort and relaxation.

Motorization and Performance Ferretti 750 offers two MTU 2000 M92 1381 mhp or, upon request, 2 MTU 2000 M94 1623 mhp. With this last motorization and hard top version, the maximum speed is 33,5 knots.

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piso de madera de wengue en el que se destaca una amplia y espectacular ducha semicircular que ofrece una vista maravillosa del mar a través de la ventana con vista abierta. Tanto la cabina VIP como las dos cabinas para invitados ofrecen amplias ventanas con nuevos diseños, permitiendo el paso de una gran cantidad de luz natural.

Diseño interior La elegancia atemporal del Ferretti 750 surge del balance perfecto entre un diseño funcional, que apunta a lograr un alto nivel de habitabilidad, y la utilización de los mejores materiales, donde predominan los matices luminosos como el marfil, beige y la paleta de los marrones. La madera de nogal blanqueada otorga una atmosfera cálida y elegante y los interiores se iluminan con contrastes de color en detalles decorativos como paneles forrados en géneros naturales, cuero en las cabeceras de las camas y la combinación especial de fibras naturales que se creó para algunas de las puertas. Además de la luz natural que domina el ambiente a bordo, el astillero ha realizado un análisis preciso de la ingeniería de iluminación para integrar el diseño con el sistema de iluminación, a fin de obtener el máximo confort y relax.

Motor y desempeño El Ferretti 750 ofrece dos motores MTU 2000 M92 con 1381 mhp de potencia o, a pedido, 2 motores MTU 2000 M94 con 1623 mhp de potencia. Con este último modelo de motor y en la versión con techo rígido, la velocidad máxima es de 33,5 nudos.

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San Juan 40 Boat Review By/Por Neil Rabinowitz

he San Juan 40 arrived with Gatsby grace featuring curvaceous lines, brawn and the sex appeal to become a benchmark among gentlemen’s yachts. Built by Donald Campbell of San JuanYachts in Anacortes, Wash., designed by Greg Marshall, their boats were inspired by the graceful sheer of the Downeast lobster boats that have worked the coast of Maine. The SJ 40 is an evolutionary sportster, artfull from stem to stern with a high price tag and the delicate moves that exude an enduring design.

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onstruidos por Donald Campbell de San JuanYachts en Anacortes, Washington, y diseñados por Greg Marshall, los San Juan Yachts se inspiraron en la elegancia simple de los barcos pesqueros de langostas de Downeast que navegan en las costas de Maine.

El SJ40 es un barco deportivo en evolución, con un elevado precio pero ingenioso de proa a popa y con delicados movimientos que emanan de un diseño perdurable.

Impulsado por dos motores Volvo IPS diesel, el 40 es más veloz que la mayoría de los barcos para transporte de pasajeros de alta velocidad,

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I have worked to develop the luxury standards and high-tech construction in a market for smaller boats,” said Campbell. “I recognized a niche for high-end, midsize boats built in the Northwest and wanted to produce a distinctive fast cruising yacht that’s sporty, luxurious, and uncompromising on performance, styling and standard of finish.”

Formed in 1998 each model is created for the individual customer satisfying custom requests which benefit from state of the art production.

The 40 sedan or flying bridge, are computer modeled with swooping sheer for spacious decks, a traditionally flared bow to shoulder aside seas and a fine entry with a sweet tumble home aft. The entire boat is cut by a five-axis computer controlled router creating the most precise parts in the industry The hull is Kevlar/E-glass and Corecell foam core, materials are vacuum-infused with epoxy vinylester resin to create a strong, void-free structure. A one-piece vacuum-infused composite deck and watertight bulkheads separate the hull into damage control zones with dedicated bilge pumps and a web of longitudinal and transverse composite stringers makes the 40 exceptionally rigid, lightweight and swift.

Powered by a pair of Volvo IPS diesel engines, the 40 is faster than most high-speed commuters, yielding 30+ plus knots at wide-open throttle. The FB model weighs 18,000 lbs and

con un rendimiento de más de 30 nudos a máxima aceleración. El modelo FB pesa 8.165 kilos y al navegar a 30 nudos (1800 rpm), el barco tiene 350 millas de alcance y 500 millas a una velocidad de 25 nudos. Su calado poco profundo, de 96,50 cm., con la parte inferior con forma de ala y con huecos donde se encuentran las hélices, le permite explorar aguas que se encuentran fuera de los límites de la mayoría de los navegantes.

Un pequeño astillero con una clara visión motivado por la pasión por el diseño es una incubadora de grandes ideas. El SJ40 posee varias características destacadas. El techo solar compuesto y automático brinda la oportunidad de navegar en un convertible bajo una noche es-

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when cruising at 30 knots (1800 rpm), the boat yields a 350-mile range and 500 miles at 25 knot speed. A shallow 38-inch draft on a gull wing bottom with prop pockets, allows it to explore waters off-limits to most boaters.

To maximize tracking, the boat has outsized rudders and a small keel. At the helm, a joystick control lets the boat walk sideways operating throttle and thrusters (bow and stern) with one hand. The 40 has a lower deck sheer than the 38 for increased visibility, and there’s more wedge to the aft section of the running surface to nudge the bow down at slower speeds.

A small yard with a clear vision driven by a passion for design is an incubator of great ideas.

There are many notable features on the SJ 40.

The automatic, composite sunroof, provides convertible cruising beneath a starlit night or breezy sunshine. The pilothouse has 360 degree visibility in a single-level cabin with a dining settee for six. The table sits high so passengers enjoy the view while dining under way. A full wet bar has counter space for charts.

The interior is radiant with satin-finished Burmese teak, meticulous joinery, a teak-andholly sole, raised-panel arched doorways, teak lathing and moldings, handsome hardware and soft, Italian-styled lighting. The interior of this megayacht elegance features a sprawling berth and open galley with full head and separate

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trellada o en día soleado con una agradable brisa. La timonera ofrece una visibilidad de 360 grados en una cabina de un sólo nivel, con un dinette para seis personas. La mesa está ubicada a una altura elevada para que los pasajeros puedan disfrutar de la vista durante las comidas. Un completo bar equipado con agua corriente tiene espacio en la mesada para las cartas de navegación.

El interior es radiante, con madera de teca birmana con acabado satinado, meticulosos detalles de carpintería, piso de teca y acebo, puertas en forma de arco con paneles en relieve, entablado y molduras en teca, elegantes detalles de terminación y tenue iluminación de estilo italiano.

Con una pasión orientada hacia los detalles, el astillero se involucra en todas las etapas de la construcción con un alto grado de profesionalidad.

El San Juan 40 ofrece comodidad y elegancia para agasajar a los invitados durante un fin de semana con estilo y distinción.

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shower. The bed rests on a composite infused pan wrapped in a teak veneer and lifts to reveal extra storage. Their own refer of 316 SS polished SS custom fabricated meets San Juan standards. The pilothouse’s increased headroom allowed larger windows, more daylight and natural ventilation flooding the below areas. The pilothouse features opening windows and a telescoping table to form a double berth for guest accommodation. The flat panel teak dash has controls for both bow and stern thrustors and a Stidd helm chair. The pilothouse also features a refer and sink enclosed by removable aft glass panels and a sealed door which produces a more civilized living area inside. The aft cockpit is isolated by a tempered door with removable port and starboard polycarbonate panels.

This structure produces a quiet ride and keeps the interior cool with an air conditioning system, or warm when the night air is brisk.

The 40 has a large cockpit with sun pads. A hatch, flush in the cockpit sole lifts hydraulically to access twin engines and generator protected by a fire extinguishing system. The built-in transom seat tilt forward hydraulically to reveal a RIB that inflates in a few minutes with the flip of a switch. It comes with a fourstroke outboard, and swivels to launch from a removable electric davit. The transom garage has room for extra gear. A hot/cold freshwater shower is located at the stern.

The San Juan 40 was created for boaters who can afford to buy anything but don’t want the burdens of a larger yacht. “Most of our owners recognize this thoroughbred design and prefer us to service our boats and send reps to the owner’s dock,” says Campbell. “That security and a lifetime hull warranty comes back to San Juan Yachts in big dividends …..the result is one boat sells another.”

Passionately detail-oriented, they keep the business personable, their hands in every stage.

The resulting 40 is sweetly sculpted, superbly engineered and gratifying to drive. With the comfort to pamper guests for a weekend or the elegance to make a sunset jaunt an exercise in style and grace, San Juan yachts makes any lobster boat fleet proud of their offspring.

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Volunteering at the Shark Lab in Bimini, Bahamas Trabajo voluntario en el Laboratorio de Investigación sobre Tiburones de Bimini, Bahamas By/Por Elodie Camprasse

he Bimini Biological Field Station, aka Shark Lab, is a facility, owned by Doctor Samuel Gruber, where shark research is conducted. People, especially students, come from all over the world to study sharks and learn about conservation of marine ecosystems.

Volunteering there is indeed a great experience.

It all begins with a bunch of classes. The staff teaches volunteers how to drive the skiffs, tie the appropriate knots, use the radios and different field equipment, and handle sharks. Different presentations about the projects carried out at the Shark Lab and about the species biology complete the training to make sure each volunteer understands what he or she is going to be a part of and makes the most out of it. After that, volunteers are all set, and the real fun begins!

Volunteers are involved in various activities related to the sharks living around the island.

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a Estación Biológica de Bimini (Bimini Biological Field Station), también conocida como el Shark Lab, es un establecimiento donde se llevan a cabo investigaciones sobre tiburones, cuyo propietario es el Doctor Samuel Gruber. Visitantes de todo el mundo, particularmente estudiantes, llegan al lugar para estudiar a los tiburones y aprender acerca de la conservación de ecosistemas marítimos.

Ser voluntario en este laboratorio es, sin dudas, una experiencia maravillosa.

Todo comienza con unas cuantas clases. El personal enseña a los voluntarios cómo manejar las lanchas, amarrar cabos, utilizar las radios y distintos equipos de campo, como también la forma de tratar a los tiburones. Distintas presentaciones sobre los proyectos que se desarrollan en el laboratorio de Investigación sobre Tiburones y sobre la biología de las especies completan la capacitación, para garantizar que cada uno de los voluntarios sea consciente de lo que va a for-

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mini. It involves listening to the beeping patterns of the transmitter-equipped sharks, using a hydrophone held in the water, and recording their positions. Each shark’s transmitter produces a different signal, which makes it possible to individually identify each animal. Photo monitoring is another activity that has to be carried out once a month. In order to assess habitat change over time, volunteers go in the field to take photos at specific GPS points and at different angles. Seining is also used to catch marine organisms, mostly fishes and invertebrates, at specific places to detect a change in prey abundances for the lemon sharks of Bimini, which could be linked to habitat loss due to human activities. Different techniques also allow volunteers to catch sharks, either to obtain information on different species of sharks or to provide individuals for different studies, such as diet studies or behavioral trials. Gillnetting, shark fishing and long lining give volunteers a

People, especially students, come from all over the world to study sharks and learn about conservation of marine ecosystems.

mar parte y pueda sacar lo mejor de ello. Al finalizar esta etapa, los voluntarios ya están listos y comienza la verdadera diversión.

Los voluntarios participan en diferentes actividades relacionadas con los tiburones que habitan en la isla. Por ejemplo, el seguimiento se utiliza para estudiar los movimientos y el uso del hábitat del tiburón limón en Bimini. Incluye, entre otras cosas, escuchar los patrones de sonido de los tiburones, equipados con transmisores utilizando un hidrófono que se coloca en el agua lo que permite registrar su posición. El transmisor de cada tiburón produce señales distintas, lo cual hace posible identificar a cada animal de forma individual. El monitoreo fotográfico es otra actividad que debe realizarse una vez por mes. Con el propósito de evaluar los cambios que se producen en el hábitat con el transcurso del tiempo, los voluntarios toman fotos en exteriores en puntos de GPS específicos y en diferentes ángulos. La www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 45 |

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chance to take a closer look at different species of sharks, including lemon, black-tip, nurse, and tiger sharks. Once sharks are caught, different measurements are taken and a Casey tag is placed below their dorsal fins, allowing researchers to identify them. Another activity carried out at regular intervals is the deployment and collection of SURs (Submersible Ultrasonic Receivers). These are devices anchored to the seafloor which record sharks passing by thanks to the beeps their transmitters produce. All the information collected can help better understand the species in order to propose appropriate conservation measures.

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pesca con redes de cerco en lugares específicos también se utiliza para capturar organismos marítimos, principalmente peces e invertebrados. Esto se hace para detectar cambios en la abundancia de presas del tiburón limón de Bimini que pueden vincularse a la pérdida de su hábitat debido a las actividades humanas.

Distintas técnicas también permiten a los voluntarios atrapar tiburones, ya sea para obtener información sobre las variedad de especies o para obtener especímenes para diferentes estudios sobre la alimentación o el comportamiento. La pesca con redes verticales, la pesca de tiburones y la pesca con palangre brindan a los voluntarios la oportunidad de observar con mayor detalle a las distintas especies de tiburones, como el tiburón limón, el tiburón de puntas negras, el tiburón nodriza y el tiburón tigre. Una vez que los tiburones son capturados, se toman diferentes medidas y se les implanta un rastreador Casey debajo de la aleta dorsal, lo que permite su identificación por parte de los investigadores. Otra actividad que se realiza regularmente es la distribución y recolección de SURs (Receptores de Ultrasonido Sumergibles). Se trata de dispositivos anclados al lecho marino que registran a los tiburones que nadan sobre él gracias al sonido que pro-

“ sharks held in pens can help us understand mangrove habitat use, for example. Benthic surveys can be used to quantify the habitat changes near Bimini over time, and this could show a link to shark declines. To perform these surveys, volunteers count marine seagrasses, algae and invertebrates present in quadrats on the seafloor, take photos and record substrates’ properties. These are only a couple of examples of the various projects students have carried out at the field station.

Another amazing experience the Shark Lab can provide is the shark dives. This is always an exciting activity for volunteers who are given

Different techniques also allow volunteers to catch sharks, either to obtain information on different species of sharks or to provide individuals for different studies, such as diet studies or behavioral trials.

ducen sus transmisores. Toda la información recopilada ayuda a comprender mejor a las especies, a fin de proponer medidas de conservación adecuadas.

Además de las actividades relacionadas con el estudio que realiza el Principal Investigador (PI), otros estudiantes pueden asistir para llevar a cabo sus propios proyectos. Por ejemplo, los estudios de comportamiento que implican observaciones de altura de tiburones que se encuentran en tanques, pueden ayudar a comprender el uso del hábitat de los manglares. Los estudios bentónicos pueden utilizarse para cuantificar los cambios en los hábitats de los alrededores de Bimini que se producen con el transcurso del tiempo y esto, a su vez, podría mostrar una relación con la disminución en la cantidad de tiburones. Para realizar estos estudios, los voluntarios cuentan la cantidad de vegetación marítima, algas e invertebrados que se encuentran presentes en determinados cuadrantes del lecho marino, toman fotografías y registran las propiedades de los sustratos. Estos son sólo algunos ejemplos de los diversos proyectos que pueden llevar a cabo los estudiantes en la estación de campo.

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the opportunity to swim with reef Caribbean and blacknose sharks. Bait is thrown into the water and the volunteers who hang on to a rope tied to the boat can watch the shark feed.

After that, it is possible to free dive with them, as they stay in the area for some time. In addition to the knowledge gained by volunteering at the Shark Lab, living in the remote field station in a beautiful tropical island by itself is an amazing experience. una actividad emocionante para los voluntarios que tienen la oportunidad de nadar junto a tiburones de arrecife del Caribe y tiburones de nariz negra. Se arroja carnada al agua y los voluntarios pueden ver a los tiburones alimentarse, mientras se sujetan de una cuerda atada al barco.

Luego de eso, es posible bucear libremente con ellos ya que permanecen en el lugar durante un rato. Además del conocimiento adquirido como voluntario en el Laboratorio de Investigación sobre Tiburones, vivir en una estación de campo remota en una hermosa isla tropical es, en sí misma, una experiencia increíble. | 48 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

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The L560 is clearly the kind of sailing yacht that you want to take on a long voyage, knowing full well that wherever your destination is, you’ll get there well-rested and in good time.

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Lagoon 560 By/por Nancy Birnbaum Photos/Fotos by Lagoon

atamarans have gone through many design changes over the past few years.

More companies are beginning to cater to the long-range cruiser rather than just for the charter market. One such company is Lagoon, well known for its extensive fleet of roomy sailing catamarans from 35 feet to 67 feet. Lagoon is building bigger cats for the luxury sailing market and introduced the L560 back in June of 2010, then brought it to the 2011 Miami International Boat Show for its U.S. debut. I accepted an invitation to test the yacht at America's largest Lagoon dealer The Catamaran Company, located in Fort Lauderdale.

The new Lagoon 560 fills the gap between the Lagoon 620, flagship of the range, and the Lagoon 500 unrivalled 50’ blue water cruising catamaran with more than 130 units delivered in 2010.

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os catamaranes han sufrido muchos cambios de diseño en los últimos años. Cada vez más empresas ofrecen multicascos de gran crucero en lugar de abocarse sólo al mercado de alquiler de embarcaciones. Una de esas empresas es Lagoon, conocida por su gran flota de amplios catamaranes de entre 10 y 20 metros de eslora. Actualmente, Lagoon está construyendo barcos aun más grandes para el mercado de la navegación de lujo, y en Junio de 2010 presentó el L560, que debutó en Estados Unidos en el 2011 Miami International Boat Show. Acepté la invitación de The Catamaran Company, ubicada en Fort Lauderdale, el representante más importante de Lagoon en Estados Unidos, para poner a prueba el barco.

El nuevo Lagoon 560 llega para ocupar un lugar entre el Lagoon 620, emblemático en la

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Like all Lagoons, the L560 is designed by the Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost naval architects firm, in association with the Lagoon R&D department. As for the interior, Lagoon has made the 560 its loveliest cat yet, with beautiful Italian designs by the famous Nauta Yachts design office. New to the team, Nauta Yachts Design has created esthetically pleasing, functional, comfortable interior spaces in terms of both ergonomics and style.

Steady As She Goes Our test sail out of Miami on a perfect February day with lots of sun and a light breeze was certainly beautiful, but not the best way to put this cat through its paces, but as one of my fellow sailors remarked, “It doesn’t get much better than this!”

The 12-15 knot easterlies made for a slow close reach heading out of Miami Beach. With the square-top mainsail (1377 sq.ft) and the furling staysail flying (484 sq.ft), we were able to achieve about 5 knots until we tacked and accelerated.

Like most cats, this one prefers a broad reach.

The L560 is clearly the kind of sailing yacht that you want to take on a long voyage, knowing full well that wherever your destination is, you’ll get there well-rested and in good time.

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flota, y el incomparable catamarán a vela Lagoon 500 de 15 metros de altura, con más de 130 unidades vendidas en el año 2010.

Como todos los Lagoons, el L560 está diseñado por la firma de arquitectos navales Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost, junto con el departamento de investigación y desarrollo de Lagoon. En cuanto a su interior, Lagoon ha hecho del 560 su catamarán más elegante hasta el momento, con un impecable diseño italiano a cargo de la famosa firma Nauta Yachts. La nueva incorporación al equipo, Nauta Yachts Design, ha creado un espacio interior agradable en términos estéticos, funcional y confortable tanto en cuanto a su ergonomía como en cuanto a su estilo.

Navegación sin sobresaltos El test, que comenzó partiendo de Miami en un día perfecto de febrero con mucho sol y una suave brisa, fue sin duda encantador, aunque no fue la mejor forma de poner a prueba este barco. Sin embargo, como mencionó uno de mis colegas marineros, “¡Mejor imposible!”

Los 12-15 nudos de viento nos llevaron a un descuartelar al partir de Miami Beach. Con la mayor (420 m2) y vela de estay de proa enrollable (148 m2), logramos alcanzar los 5 nudos hasta que viramos y comenzamos a acelerar. Como la mayoría de los catamaranes, éste prefiere navegar con vientos por la aleta. El L560 es claramente el tipo de barco para utilizar en viajes largos, con la seguridad de que, sin importar cuál sea el destino, llegará descansado y puntualmente.

to take along all the diving gear as well as water toys like kayaks, paddleboards or kites.

Twin 75-horsepower saildrive diesels will motor at 8 knots at cruising revolutions and can barely be heard anywhere inside or out.

Since the boat can carry just under 350 gal of fuel, you will have a broad cruising range. With a standard sail complement of full-batten main, furling genoa and furling staysail, or with the added optional spinnaker and gennaker, there is plenty of power to move this big cat easily at Una gran plataforma de navegación La vida del navegante evoca imágenes de atardeceres tropicales fondeado en cristalinas aguas celestes, olas rompiendo en playas de arena blanca y por supuesto, algunos familiares o amigos. Lagoon siempre ha diseñado catamaranes para cumplir los sueños de los navegantes, y lo mismo sucede en el caso del L560.

Llegar a lugares apartados es muy fácil con su bajo calado (4,25m), y la gran capacidad de almacenamiento abordo otorga mucho espacio para llevar los equipos de buceo y juguetes acuáticos como kayaks, paddleboards o kites.

Con motores diesel gemelos de 75-hp con sistema de propulsión saildrive, podrá navegar cerca de los 8 nudos y apenas se escucharan los motores, ya sea dentro o fuera del yate. Dado que

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8-10 knots in a good breeze. All sail handling is done from the flybridge where winches are located on either side of the helm. New to the Lagoon fleet, the flybridge separates all the sailing work from the rest of the yacht. From this vantage point you can see sail trim easily through the clear sections of the bimini top and you have excellent visibility for navigating through coral waters. Handling the yacht from the flybridge is truly a breeze as the hydraulic steering was very sensitive.

Once sails are set however, the crew can control everything from the salon nav station. This includes a truly innovative touch-screen controller for all the yachts’ systems. With the simple touch of a finger, one can turn on lights, check the batteries, tank levels, gensets, plus control the autopilot and engines. Located on two foldable panels (one for the electrical touch screen controller and one for the optional electronics) that recess into the shelving on each side of the mast post, all the electronics disappears from view once you’re done navigating your course.

Getting there fast isn’t as important when you’re sailing in luxurious interior and exterior spaces that the L560 offers. There are so many places to relax - up on the flybridge with the skipper, down in the cockpit aft deck on the settee that spans almost the entire 30-foot beam, on the bow in the “front porch” or on the trampolines.

With more than 25 years of experience and more than 2,000 boats sailing the seas, Lagoon continues developing new models and evolving the existing range.

As I look for my own perfect cruising catama-

el barco puede cargar alrededor de 1300 litros de combustible, tiene una gran autonomía. Con las velas estándar mayor full-batten, genoa enrollable y estay enrollable, o con las velas opcionales spinnaker y gennaker, este gran catamarán tiene suficiente poder como para desplazarse fácilmente a 8-10 nudos en condiciones favorables.

Todas las velas se manejan desde la cabina, donde se encuentran los cabrestantes a ambos lados del timón. El puente superior, toda una novedad en la flota de Lagoon, divide el lugar donde se trabaja con las velas del resto de la embarcación. Desde este punto panorámico, se puede ver la disposición de las velas fácilmente a través de las partes despejadas del toldo bimini y se tiene una excelente visibilidad al navegar en aguas con corales. Maniobrar el barco desde el puente es un verdadero placer, ya que la dirección hidráulica es muy sensible.

Una vez que las velas están listas, la tripulación puede controlar todo desde la estación de navegación. Dicha estación incluye un innovador centro de control con pantalla táctil para todos los sistemas del yate. Simplemente con tocar una pantalla, se pueden prender las luces, verificar las baterías, los niveles de combustible y los generadores, además de controlar el piloto automático y los motores. Ubicados en dos paneles plegables (uno para el controlador de la pantalla táctil y otro para los equipos electrónicos opcionales) que se retraen en las estanterías a cada lado del poste del mástil, todos los equipos electrónicos desaparecen de la vista una vez que uno está navegando en el curso deseado.

Llegar rápido no es tan importante cuando uno está navegando en una embarcación con los es-

Specifications | Especificaciones Current Price (Owner’s version) / Precio actual (versión armador) LOA / Eslora

Max. beam / Manga máx.

Draft / Calado

Displacement (CE) / Desplazamiento (CE)

Fresh water capacity / Capacidad de agua dulce

Fuel capacity / Capacidad de combustible

Engines / Motores

Upwind sail area / Superficie vélica en ceñida

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$1,650,000 56’ / 17m

31’ / 9,45m

4’11’’ / 1,25m

61740 Pounds / 28 Toneladas

252 US Gallons / 954 Litros

344 US Gallons / 1302 Litros

2 X 75 HP Saildrive diesel

2227 Square Feet / 679m2

ran I find myself assessing details important to most voyaging sailors…“The Three S’s: safety, space and sail-abilty.” The Lagoon 560 gets high marks in all of these categories. pacios interiores y exteriores de lujo que ofrece el L560. Hay muchos lugares para relajarse – en el puente con el capitán, en la cabina de la cubierta de popa en el asiento que abarca casi la totalidad de la manga de 9 metros, en la proa en el “porche”, o en los trampolines.

Con más de 25 años de experiencia y más de 2.000 barcos surcando los mares, Lagoon continúa desarrollando nuevos modelos y evolucionando en su flota existente.

En mi búsqueda del catamarán perfecto, evalúo detalles que son importantes para la mayoría de los navegantes: seguridad, espacio y capacidad de las velas. El Lagoon 560 merece un puntaje alto en las tres categorías.

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ISLANDS, WHALES AND A BOAT Cruising in the Hebrides in search of the Minke Whales

Navegando en Las Islas Hébridas en busca de las Ballenas Minke By/Por Rodrigo Olson & Belinda Braithwaite

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t was a wet and rainy spring day when we first laid eyes on ‘Mascotte’, a 60ft 1904 Bristol pilot cutter. We’d been looking for a vessel to film whales in The Hebrides and a friend told us that ‘Mascotte’ might be available for charter. She seemed perfect for the job.

Our adventure started with a spectacular five hour train ride from Glasgow to the village of Arisaig where Mascotte was lying at anchor. A few years before I’d sailed in this area conducting a marine mammal survey for the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, so I knew there were whales, we just had to find them. Generally, they tend to gather where there’s food, taking advantage of the long summer days, constantly eating to make up for the meager winter months. The majority of the whales found in the inner Hebrides are the Minke whales, but occasionally one finds Orcas, Fin whales and of course lots of dolphins and porpoises.

The massive tide currents and shallow water makes it a very interesting place to navigate and sail. Fortunately there’s far less fog than the opposite side of the Atlantic where a cold current meets the warm land in the summer.

The Hebrides enjoys the effects of the Gulf Stream so in the summer months, air temperatures are mild. The many islands with their spectacular scenery and few inhabitants, provide endless anchorages and protected coves a real paradise for cruisers.

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The majority of the whales found in the inner Hebrides are the Minke whales, but occasionally one finds Orcas, Fin whales and of course lots of dolphins and porpoises.

n día lluvioso de primavera fue cuando vimos por primera vez al S/Y Mascotte, un Bristol pilot Cutter construído en 1904. Desde hace algún tiempo habíamos estado buscando un barco para ir a filmar ballenas en las Islas Hébridas de Escocia y un amigo me había comentado que se podría rentar al velero para este motivo.

Nuestra aventura empezó con un viaje espectacular en tren de 5 horas desde Glasgow hasta el puerto de Arisaig donde el Mascotte se encontraba descansando. Hace unos años habíamos navegado en esta zona cuando realizábamos una prospección de mamíferos marinos para la organizacion “Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust”.

Por esta razón ya teníamos una idea de donde podríamos localizar las ballenas, ahora solo había que encontrarlas. Generalmente las ballenas se congregan donde hay alimento, tomando ventaja de los largos días de verano, comiendo constantemente día y noche para recuperarse después del largo invierno cuando el alimento es muy escaso. La mayoría de las ballenas que se encuentran en las Hébridas son ballenas Minke, pero también se pueden avistar orcas, rorcuales comunes y por supuesto delfines y toninas.

Las grandes corrientes de marea y aguas de poca profundidad hacen que la navegación en estas aguas sea un tanto compleja. Afortunadamente hay mucho menos neblina que en el Atlántico Occidental donde la corriente fría de

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Having provisioned for a week, we were ready to leave. The whole expanse of the Hebridean Islands lay, strung as a pearl necklace from North to South for us to explore.

We hoisted the sails and pointed the bow south of Rum Island and headed west. It was a beautiful day and the forecast was good. In Scotland, you take the weather one day at a time, if not one hour at a time. The locals say, if you don’t like the weather, just wait a little and it will change.

We took turns to keep a watch, look for the whales and sail the boat. The flat sea made it easier to look for spouts, fins or any movement on the surface of the water. It fascinates us to think where they’ve spent the winter. How do they navigate over hundreds or thousands of miles to come back to the same area every year in the summer? Scientists gather large numbers of pictures of their backs and caudal fin for photo ID which forms an important database. Having established that the individual animals return to the same spot every year, one can study population trends, numbers, behavior, and so on.

We decided to sail where the wind takes us.

Wherever there’s a favorable wind, that’s where we’ll go. Our first day took us to Canna Island, sailing south of Rum and Eigh, admiring the incredible scenery of the islands. There were many sea birds flying about, a clear sign that there’s plenty of food in the water. It’s wonderful to see so much life around you, with clean crisp air, bright skies, full sails and a flat sea. The dark high cliffs of Eigh Island were a strong contrast with the deep green of the vegetation and the blue sea.

The afternoon brought high cirrus clouds (mackerel sky), a clear sign of a changing weather. After putting the boat in ship shape, we rowed ashore to have a look around and walked along the track, which followed the gentle curve of the harbor where we saw a rock chapel, the remains of a castle tower, Celtic

Labrador se encuentra con la masa continental caliente en verano. Aquí, las islas Hébridas disfrutan del efecto de la corriente del Golfo, lo cual hace que en los meses de verano, las temperaturas del aire y el mar sean más templadas.

La mayoría de las Islas con su paisaje espectacular y pocos habitantes proveen de numerosas bahías protegidas y buenos fondeaderos seguros - un verdadero paraíso para el navegante.

Zarpamos después de haber aprovisionado el barco para una semana, y nos sentimos emocionados de estar de nuevo en alta mar buscando las elusivas ballenas, con el gran archipiélago de las Hébridas frente a nosotros, el cual se expandía como un collar de perlas de Norte a Sur esperando para ser explorado.

Izamos las velas y apuntamos la proa hacia el SW para pasar al sur de la isla de Rum. El día era precioso y el pronóstico era bueno, aunque en Escocia se aconseja tomar el estado del tiempo una vez por día como mínimo. Los locales suelen decir - si no te gusta el estado del tiempo, solo hay que esperar un poco y de seguro cambia!.

Ya navegando, nos turnamos para hacer guardias, buscar a las ballenas y navegar el barco.

Normalmente buscamos el soplido de la ballena en el horizonte cuando sale a respirar. La mar calma facilita mucho la localización de los soplidos, las aletas dorsales o cualquier movimiento en la superficie del agua. Me fascina imaginarme dónde pasaron el invierno. Cómo es que navegan cientos o miles de millas para regresar a la misma área cada verano? Los científicos recolectan un gran número de fotos del dorso y las aletas dorsales para foto-identificación, lo cual es una importante fuente de datos para su estudio. Habiendo establecido que los mismos individuos regresan al mismo lugar cada año, uno puede estudiar entonces la tendencia de la población, número de individuos, desplazamiento en la zona, etc.

Nuestro primer día nos llevó a la isla de Canna,

ruins, a farm, a large house and the smallest post office in a garden shed. It was a charming scene, with summer flowers and emerald green fields dotted with sheep and cows quietly grazing. Eventually, we reached a beautiful white sandy beach! The whole island had a wonderful sense of tranquility and calm.

The following day, we decided to go north towards the Isle of Skye. Years ago we’d attempted to anchor at Loch Scaveig but zero visibility in

pasando al sur de la isla de Rum y Eigh y admirando el increíble y escarpado panorama de las islas. Vimos innumerables aves marinas, siempre una buena indicación de que hay bastante alimento en estas aguas. Los obscuros acantilados basálticos de Eigh exhibían un gran contraste con la vegetación tan verde de la isla y el azul intenso del mar.

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We took turns to keep a watch, look for the whales and sail the boat.

a snow blizzard had made landfall impossible.

This time we would be lucky. As we closed in on this captivating Loch, in all its glory, the breathtaking cliffs began to rise up before us. It was easy to see why this harbor is classified as one of the most beautiful in Scotland.

Lowering the sails, we motored into the tiny cove. Thundering waterfalls were crashing down from the steep cliffs that surrounded us.

A small group of seals were basking on the rocks, surrounded by the spectacular scenery.

Although the mountains made the area seem vast, the actual cove was small, only leaving space for two boats. The approaching cold front indicated that strong winds were on the way, so we chose our spot with care! After a hearty meal that evening and with happy hearts, we turned in. Even though we hadn’t seen any whales, it had been another wonderful day.

We woke at 3:30 am, conscious of strange movement and sounds. As I came on deck, I was alarmed to see the lee shore very close to our stern. I immediately glanced at the depth sounder which confirmed that we had been slowly dragging anchor for the last few hours.

Re-anchoring in the middle of the night is never easy, but thankfully the white light of the Scottish summer nights made the task slightly easier. Once we’d re-anchored, Belinda and I clung onto the deck, admiring the thrilling scene. The wind was funneling strongly now, blasting down on us as the cliffs accelerated its force. Anchored in this tiny cove buffeted by roaring winds, waterfalls leaping off the cliffs, rain swirling in sheets, it was a real spectacle.

The forecast was increasing winds and gale warning in the inside waters, and a storm warning in the open sea, so everyone was happy to stay put today. As the day advanced, the gusts got more violent as the wind accelerated down the walls of the surrounding mountains. Vicious katabatic winds came down thundering from the steep mountains. We now had Force 8 in the cove. Thanks to the coal stove in the salon, it was a good feeling to be cozy and secure at anchor, when outside was quite so wild.

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Escocia. Ya fondeados y después de poner el barco en orden, remamos a tierra a explorar un poco. Caminamos a lo largo del camino que rodea el puerto. Una capilla construida de pura roca, los restos de una torre de un antiguo castillo, ruinas célticas, una granja, una mansión y una minúscula oficina de correos. Era una escena verdaderamente cautivante, con los campos floridos, verdes como esmeraldas, y ovejas pastando por doquier. Más adelante y al final del camino llegamos a una hermosa playa blanca. Toda la isla emanaba una sensación de calma y tranquilidad contagiosa.

Al día siguiente decidimos dirigirnos hacia el Norte, a la isla de Skye. Conforme nos aproximamos al Lock Scaveig y pudimos verlo más de cerca, con toda su grandeza y sus enormes acantilados, se nos hizo fácil comprender por qué este puerto está considerado el puerto más hermoso de toda Escocia!.

Después de bajar las velas entramos a motor a la pequeña ensenada interior. Enormes cascadas descendían con gran fuerza de los escarpados acantilados a todo nuestro alrededor. Un pequeño grupo de focas posadas en las rocas de la entrada observaban con curiosidad nuestro barco. A pesar de que las grandes montañas le daban una sensación de grandeza a todo el lugar, ya dentro de la pequeña ensenada solo había espacio para dos barcos. La aproximación de un frente frío traería vientos más fuertes, por lo que escogimos nuestro lugar con mucho cuidado.

Desperté a eso de las 3:30 de la mañana consciente de que el movimiento del barco había cambiado y los sonidos eran diferentes. Conforme subí a cubierta me sorprendí de ver la costa a sotavento tan cerca de nuestra popa. Al mirar la ecosonda confirmé que el fondeo había garreado durante las últimas horas. El viento había aumentado considerablemente y estábamos peligrosamente cerca de la costa. Volvimos a fondear inmediatamente.

Conforme el día avanzó, las ráfagas de viento se hicieron más violentas, con el viento incrementando aún más cuando topaba con los escarpados acantilados. Teníamos ya fuerza 8.

Refugiados bajo cubierta y con la chimenea a

climb the high cliffs to film ‘Mascotte’ from up above, a bit mad, but rowing like crazy, we made the shore. From up above the scene was breathtaking. The two little pilot cutters were like match boxes tossing relentlessly on the churning seas. Up on the cliffs, the wind was even stronger. We saw several wild deer roaming nearby but quite wary of our presence. The scene was hypnotizing, the colors, the sounds, waterfalls, wild water everywhere. Pure magic!

In the early morning of the following day, hail, torrents of rain and very strong gusts hurled down our little ship, but ‘Mascotte’ bravely held onto the shoreline and the anchor. All hell was breaking loose. As the front went over us, the sky turned very black and thunderous. As if by magic, the wind suddenly stopped, the sky

tope, el ambiente era acogedor, sabiendo que nuestro barco estaba bien asegurado y afuera la tormenta continuaba.

Al día siguiente el temporal seguía con fuerza, hasta que de pronto el viento se detuvo como por arte de magia, y al subir a cubierta vimos que el frente frio estaba a punto de pasar. Empezó a caer granizo del cielo con una lluvia torrencial y grandes ráfagas de viento se desataron sobre nosotros. Luego la calma regresó a la pequeña ensenada, algo un tanto surrealista después de 40 horas de tormenta...

Enseguida empezamos a alistar el barco para navegar. Ya afuera nos encontramos una mar agitada y frecuentes chubascos. Izamos nuestras velas y pronto nos empezamos a deslizar en las olas con viento en popa. Que emocio-

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cleared and there was total calm. Quite eery after the last 36 hrs! Soon after, there was a change of wind, as expected to the NW. Time to get ready to put to sea. We headed south with a following wind with a very confused sea and squally conditions, but at least the wind was from behind. With all sails hoisted outside the Loch, we soon started to move. It was a thrill to be steering the boat with a following stiff breeze.

We decided to sail to the island of Muck further to the south. Muck was very different from the last two harbors where we had been. Heavily agricultural, and a slightly abandoned feel about it. Despite the rain, we were still buzzing with talk of our amazing sail.

Next day, the weather improved enormously and the sun was trying to break through. We decided to continue going south to look for whales near Coll. We knew that quite often one finds them N of the island. I had a feeling that we would see whales today. As we approached Coll, from up on the rig, we spotted our first blows in the distant. Everybody jumped on deck. It was a group of Minke whales feeding north of Coll. We headed towards them dropping sail as we approached to slow down the boat; the whales seemed unaware of our presence. The closest whale was a 20 ft minke. The conspicuous dorsal fin of the whale was clearly seen as she came up for air. Once we were close enough, we headed into the wind and stopped the boat. The whale curiously came to us to inspect. With one of us still on the rig, we managed very good views of the whale. She made two passes on us and continued with her feeding affairs. Seeing a whale so close on its natural environment is an experience one never forgets: the sheer size, the majestic shape and the enormous caudal fin. To see them so close is a real treat to the the senses.

We hung around for a few hours admiring the

nante timonear el barco en estas condiciones!.

En las ráfagas fuertes se requería de dos personas para sostener el timón.

Acumulando las millas muy rápidamente, después de un par de horas estábamos en las cercanías de la isla de Muck y bien al sur de la isla de Skye. Decidimos entrar aquí a pasar la noche. Muck es bastante diferente a las previas dos islas que visitamos, más agrícola y con un general sentimiento de abandono.

Al día siguiente las condiciones habían mejorado considerablemente y decidimos continuar nuestro crucero hacia el Sur en búsqueda de ballenas. Nos dirigimos hacia la isla de Coll donde sabía que se avistaban ballenas con frecuencia en su parte Norte.

Yo tenía el presentimiento que hoy las veríamos. Conforme nos aproximamos lentamente a Coll, en la distancia detectamos los primeros soplidos de ballenas en el horizonte. Inmediatamente todos se asomaron a cubierta!. Eran varias ballenas Minke y nos dirigimos a vela hacia ellas. Una vez cerca, bajamos el foque y la trinqueta para reducir nuestra velocidad. Las ballenas continuaron alimentándose ajenas a nuestra presencia. A solo unos metros de ellas pusimos la proa hacia el viento, bajamos la mayor y paramos el barco para derivar. Una de las ballenas curiosamente se acercó para inspeccionarnos. Con uno de nosotros montado en lo alto del aparejo, pudimos filmar buenas tomas. Pasó dos veces abajo nuestro y tranquilamente se alejó nadando en la superficie. Ver una ballena tan cerca y tan tranquila en su medio natural es una experiencia que nunca se olvida. Su tamaño enorme y su cuerpo majestuoso resultaron impresionantes!.

Nos quedamos a la deriva un par de horas con las ballenas alimentándose en la cercanía.

Como se hacía tarde tuvimos que dejarlas y nos dirigimos entonces a la isla de Mull, una de las islas más grandes de las Hébridas. Entramos por el canal del NW de la isla, su Montaña Ben More de 966 metros a estribor. Con buena visibilidad, esta montaña resulta una excelente ayuda para la navegación. Un grupo de toninas pasaron cerca, pero a diferencia de los delfines, estas nunca juegan con la proa de un barco ya que son en realidad bastante tímidas.

Una vez en Tobermory, el poblado y puerto principal de la isla de Mull, caminamos por el pueblo para buscar donde comer. Esta sería nuestra primera comida en tierra después de una semana. En realidad era casi el final de nuestra aventura ya que al dia siguiente tendríamos que regresar a Arisaig.

whales, but it was getting late. We headed towards Mull, one of the biggest Islands in the Hebrides. Entering from the NW side of the island, Mount Ben More towers to 966 meters high.

With good visibility it is an excellent landmark for navigation. In Tobermory, the main town in Mull, we had our first shore meal in a week. In a way, this marked the end of our fantastic week, as the next day we had to return to Arisaig.

With sadness but also very happy we entered the rocky harbor for the last time. What an amazing week it has been, exploring such a wonderful part of the world, and coming acquainted with the Minke whales. We did not see as many whales as I hoped, but at least we saw some. Later I was told that in July and August there were much more whales. Obviously they arrived later this year. A good excuse to come back next year again!

Al día siguiente, con un viento del Sur tenue y la corriente de marea a nuestro favor, enfilamos hacia el Norte. Como teníamos que arribar con marea alta, calculamos nuestra velocidad para llegar a la hora adecuada a la entrada del puerto.

Con tristeza pero a la vez muy contentos entramos a puerto. Qué semana de navegación tan fabulosa, explorando estas islas y habiendo visto ballenas tan cerca!. En realidad no vimos tantas como esperábamos, pero para el resto de la tripulación fue la primera vez que las veían y algo que recordarían siempre. Se nota que aún no habían llegado a estas latitudes, en Julio y Agosto es más común encontrarlas, lo cual nos brinda una buena excusa para regresar el año próximo.

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BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

Finding Exhilaration in One of Yachting’s Top Tenders Emocionantes embarcaciones auxiliares para barcos By/Por CC McConnell

ithin a few minutes of being anchored, Melissa already knows to be on the lookout for her husband Will, who wastes not a spare second before he’s glistening across the clear blue waters outside St Lucia aboard his favorite new tender, a Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO personal watercraft.

The couple, from Port Charlotte, FL, is half way into a three-week journey throughout the British and US Virgin Islands, and they’ve recently brought the personal watercraft on board as their primary tender. “Jumping from island to island aboard a personal watercraft has been a thrill like no other,” said Will. “I can move quickly, get into areas that other boats can’t, and see things on the water I just haven’t ever been able to see before.”

While Will is fully invested into the WaveRunner as an alternative to more traditional dinghy tenders, Melissa is still getting used to the idea.

“It’s a little fast for me, but I enjoy riding on the back when he’s driving,” she said. “It’s true that you can get into some pretty secluded areas with it too, so that’s a bonus.”

High speed thrills and accessibility weren’t even the reasons for the couple’s switch to a personal watercraft tender. It had more to do with the space and weight savings that a personal watercraft offered compared to other types of tenders.

For example their FX Cruiser SHO weighs just over 800 pounds and is only 11 feet long, yet it

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los pocos minutos de haber fondeado, Melissa ya sabe que debe estar atenta a su esposo Will, quien no pierde un segundo para deslizarse en las aguas azules y cristalinas de las afueras de St. Lucia abordo de su nueva embarcación auxiliar preferida, una moto de agua Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO. La pareja, oriunda de Port Charlotte, Florida, se encuentra en la mitad de su travesía de tres semanas recorriendo las Islas Vírgenes Británicas y de los Estados Unidos, y recientemente han sumado la moto de agua abordo como embarcación auxiliar principal. “Ir de una isla a otra en una moto de agua ha sido muy emocionante”, mencionó Will. “Puedo moverme rápidamente, meterme en lugares en los que otros barcos no pueden y ver cosas en el agua que nunca antes había podido ver”.

La emoción de la velocidad y la facilidad de acceso a ciertos lugares ni siquiera fueron las razones por las cuales la pareja decidió cambiarse a la moto de agua como embarcación auxiliar.

Tenía más que ver con el menor espacio y peso de la moto de agua en comparación con otro tipo de embarcaciones auxiliares.

Por ejemplo, su FX Cruiser SHO pesa un poco más de 360 kilos y mide sólo 3,35 metros, pero pueden subir tres personas cómodamente y andar un día entero a toda velocidad. “Queríamos algo más pequeño y más liviano, que pudiéramos utilizar si íbamos a hacer snorkel y con el que pudiéramos acarrear juguetes

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can comfortably hold three people along with a day full of gear. “We wanted something smaller and lightweight, that we could still take out snorkeling and even pull toys behind when it’s calm. For us, it really became about how we use the tender. It’s our secondary boat, and it should be fun and offer something that our primary boat can’t.”

At Riva Yamaha in Pompano Beach, FL, one of the largest personal watercraft retailers in the world, owner Dave Bamdas concurs with the growing trend of personal watercraft as the perfect yacht tender. “The personal watercraft is both a practical tender and fun toy all in one.

They are low cost, easy to maintain and a lot of fun to have on longer trips.”

It also doesn’t hurt that the couple has a son and daughter in their early 20’s who already think the personal watercraft is as cool as their big boat. “We get to take the WaveRunner out to spots that few people have ever been on one before,” said Michael, 22. “Mostly, it provides us the freedom to get out on our own for a few hours with little hassle.”

cuando la corriente estuviera calma. Para nosotros, lo importante era el uso que le íbamos a dar a la embarcación. Es nuestro barco secundario y debía ser divertido y ofrecer algo que la embarcación principal no tuviera”.

En Riva Yamaha en Pompano Beach, Florida, uno de los principales vendedores de motos de agua en el mundo, su dueño, Dave Bamdas, confirma la creciente tendencia de utilizar motos de agua como la embarcación auxiliar perfecta para los yates. “Las motos de agua son, a la vez, una embarcación práctica y una fuente de diversión. Son de bajo costo, fáciles de mantener y muy divertidas para viajes largos”.

El Capitán Mark Watkin, que alquila barcos en Fort Lauderdale, Florida también nota que cada vez hay más motos de agua a bordo de sus yates. “Uno necesita el barco para llegar a donde quiere ir, pero una vez allí, querrá montarse en las WaveRunners para poder explorar bien los alrededores. Y la practicidad para guardarlas en el barco es difícil de ignorar. Son muy fáciles de manipular en comparación con muchas otras embarcaciones auxiliares”.

Specifications | Especificaciones 2011 Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO Price: $13,999 Engine Type: 1812cc, four-stroke, four-cylinder supercharged and intercooled Yamaha marine engine Impeller: 3 blade, stainless steel (17° pitch) Length: 132.7” Beam: 48.4” Height: 45.7” Fuel: 18.5 gallons, regular unleaded Passenger Capacity: 1-3 (529 lbs.)

Storage Capacity: 23.7 gallons Hull Material: NanoXcel High-Compression Molded Compound

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Captain Mark Watkins who charters boats out of Fort Lauderdale, FL is also seeing more and more watercraft aboard his yachts. “You need the yacht to get you to where you want to go, but once you’re there, you want to jump on one of the WaveRunners to really experience your surroundings.

And it’s hard to ignore the practicality of storing them on the boat. They are very easy to manage compared to many other tenders.”

Tenders come in all shapes and sizes, and there’s not one solution that fits everybody.

Think about your usage of the tender, and what attributes are important to you.

The Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO, for instance, is one of the most stable PWC in the industry that is easy to board. It offers ample storage for day gear and comes with a remote security system that locks the watercraft when docking for lunch or site seeing on shore. It even comes with a cruise control feature for touring.

By the way the current winds are blowing, before you commit to another inflatable dingy, you just might want to take a spin on a personal watercraft.

Las embarcaciones auxiliares vienen en diversas formas y tamaños y no hay una solución perfecta para todos. Se debe tener en cuenta el uso que se le dará a la embarcación auxiliar y cuáles son los atributos que son importantes para cada uno.

La Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO, por ejemplo, es una de las motos de agua más estables de la industria y es muy fácil de llevar a bordo. Tiene una gran capacidad de almacenamiento para efectos personales y viene con un sistema remoto de seguridad que bloquea la moto de agua al atracar para ir a almorzar o para ir a recorrer la costa.

Incluso cuenta con una función de control de velocidad para paseos. Por la forma en que está soplando el viento, antes de comprar otro bote inflable, sería buena idea salir a dar una vuelta en una moto de agua.

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Cruising off the Grid.

Sailing Costa Rica on a Clipper Ship Navegar en embarcaciones no tradicionales Navegando por Costa Rica en un ClĂ­per By/por Nancy Birnbaum Photos/Fotos by Star Clippers

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Excursions focus on the spectacular wilderness anchorages including the National Park Santa Rosa at Samara and the Curu Reserve at Puerto Carillo.

nce again I find myself craning my neck in order to get a better view from the Zodiac as we race along the calm water of the Nicoya Peninsula back to the ship. Ahhhh, there she is! Her graceful hull and tall masts appear suddenly from behind a large rocky islet.

This just never gets old. It seems that no matter where she anchors, this glorious ship is always a sight to behold. Our small group has just returned from a hot, but gratifying hike through the Curu Wildlife Reserve, one of the many highlights of cruising in this part of the world.

This is an entirely different sort of cruise and one that is still unknown on most cruise lines.

I had the pleasure of joining the Star Flyer one of the tall ships of Monaco-based Star Clippers cruises, in Costa Rica. Central America and Panama are two new destinations for this adventure/luxury cruise line. The Star Flyer was built in 1991 as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream by Swedish owner Mikael Krafft, and the first-ever classic sailing vessel that was purpose-built for cruising. She is a modern day

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na vez más intento estirarme para tener una mejor vista desde el Zodiac mientras atravesamos las calmas aguas de la Península de Nicoya, de regreso al barco. ¡Ahí está! Su elegante casco y sus altos mástiles aparecen repentinamente desde atrás de un gran islote rocoso. Nuestro reducido grupo acaba de regresar de una excursión calurosa pero gratificante en la Reserva Biológica de Curú, uno de los muchos puntos fuertes de la navegación en esta parte del mundo.

Tuve el placer de ser parte del Star Flyer, uno de los grandes veleros de los cruceros Star Clippers en un viaje por Costa Rica. Centro América y Panamá son dos nuevos destinos de esta aventura en la línea de cruceros de lujo. El Star Flyer fue construido en 1991 como corolario del sueño de toda la vida del armador sueco Mikael Krafft y fue la primera embarcación a vela clásica construida específicamente para ser utilizada como crucero. Se trata de una creación moderna inspirada en las veloces embarcaciones a vela del siglo XIX y, aunque parezca

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creation inspired by the speedy 19th century sailing ships and though she may be dwarfed by the new megaships, she makes up for her demure stature in comfort, style, luxury, service and best of all, her wondrous landfalls.

Our seven-day itinerary took us up and down the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica and north to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Excursions focus on the spectacular wilderness anchorages including the National Park Santa Rosa at Samara and the Curu Reserve at Puerto Carillo. Costa Rica is a special treat for eco-tourists and nature lovers as the country offers excellent opportunities to view wildlife such as the howler monkey, Capuchin monkey, river birds, lizards and iguanas, even crocodiles. Fortunately, Costa Rica has reserved a full quarter of its landmass for national parks. With 9,000 higher plant species, 800 ferns, 850 bird species, hundreds of frogs and reptile species and 10% of all mammal species on earth, there is a lot to protect!

The Fleet Based in Monaco, with offices in Miami, The Star Clippers run a fleet of three sailing ships: Star Flyer (introduced in 1991) and sister ship Star Clipper (1992), each claim to have the tallest masts in the world, towering 226 feet above the waterline. Both are 360 feet in length, a beam of 50 feet, have four masts and 16 sails measuring a total of 36,000 square feet and can carry 170 guests and a crew compliment of 70.

The 227-passenger Royal Clipper joined the fleet in 2000. She is 439 feet long with a beam of 43 feet. Her 42 sails boast an amazing 56,000 square feet. The highest of her five masts is 197 feet. These are modern cruise ships in every way, created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary sailing ships who came before.

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pequeña en comparación con las nuevas mega embarcaciones, compensa su modesta envergadura con el confort, estilo, lujo, servicio y, lo mejor de todo, su maravillosa vista.

Nuestro itinerario de siete días nos llevó a lo largo de la costa del Pacífico de Costa Rica y hacia el norte a San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

Las excursiones se enfocaron en paradas en tierras salvajes que incluyeron el Parque Nacional Santa Rosa en Samara y la Reserva de Curú en Puerto Carillo. Costa Rica es especial para los ecoturistas y amantes de la naturaleza, ya que el país ofrece excelentes oportunidades para observar una fascinante fauna que incluye monos aulladores, monos capuchinos, aves de río, lagartijas e iguanas, e incluso cocodrilos. Afortunadamente, Costa Rica ha destinado una cuarta parte de su territorio a parques nacionales. Con 9.000 especies de plantas, 800 helechos, 850 especies de aves, cientos de ranas y especies de reptiles y el 10% de las especies de mamíferos de todo el planeta, hay mucho por proteger.

La Flota Con base en Mónaco y oficinas en Miami, Star Clippers posee una flota de tres embarcaciones

massive spider web. Huge winches, cleats and line are spread on deck, and whenever possible, the sails are used as the vessel’s main propulsion. True to their heritage, sailing on these grand ships harkens back to a time when clippers sailed the seven seas and nary an epic monolith could be seen anywhere.

Cruising on the Star Flyer is an adventure in and of itself. Standing on deck for the “Sailaway,” is a memorable experience. As the sails are raised, the music builds and the big ship begins to glide effortlessly through the water. For those new to sailing, it can take your breath away. For seasoned sailors, well…it can make your heart swell with pride.

Accommodations While the shoreside excursions are often forays into natures’ wonders, your experience onboard is what sets the Star Clippers apart, getting you there in luxurious style with a décor reminiscent of the grand age of sail.

These ships attract an international mix of adult passengers of all ages. You may be trav-

a vela: El Star Flyer (presentado en 1991) y el barco hermano Star Clipper (1992) alegan tener los mástiles más altos del mundo y de alcanzar los 69 metros sobre la línea de flotación. Ambos miden 110 metros de largo, tienen una manga de 15 metros, cuatro mástiles y 16 velas que miden en total 11.000 metros cuadrados y pueden llevar hasta 170 pasajeros y 70 tripulantes.

El Royal Clipper, con capacidad para 227 pasajeros, se unió a la flota en el año 2000. Tiene 134 metros de largo con una manga de 13 metros. Sus 42 velas ostentan 17.070 metros cuadrados. El más alto de sus cinco mástiles mide 60 metros. Se trata de cruceros modernos en todo sentido, creados para los amantes del lujo que también aprecian las tradiciones y el romanticismo de las legendarias embarcaciones a vela de épocas pasadas.

Navegar en el Star Flyer es una aventura en sí misma. Estar en cubierta al momento de zarpar es una experiencia memorable. A medida que las velas se elevan, la música suena y el gran barco comienza a deslizarse sin esfuerzo sobre el agua.

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eling with a group of 40-somethings and another group in their 70’s celebrating some grand occasion. About half the passengers are North Americans and half Europeans. I was pleased to find that most are repeat passengers.

The Star Flyer provides pleasantly spacious accommodation and warm teak decks with plenty of space for relaxing. Her beautifully gleaming mahogany and polished brass embrace you all over. You’ll certainly appreciate the friendliness and enthusiasm of the Star Clippers’ hospitable officers and crew, who in my humble opinion are the best in the world!

What’s on the Horizon Star Clippers has a new-build on the drawing board, with launch slated for spring 2011. The five-masted sailing vessel will be modeled after France II, which was launched in 1912, and will be the largest sailing ship ever constructed at 7,400 gross tons and 518 feet in length. The new-build will carry 296 passengers at double occupancy and 140 crewmembers. Unlike most other small ships, Star Clippers cruises are reasonably priced with economy cabins (97-150 sq ft) starting at just under $2,000 for a 7-day Costa Rica cruise to around $4,000 for the spacious owner’s cabin. Star Clippers continues to provide amazing landfalls on luxury vessels combined with excellent service, casual elegance, practically all-inclusive rates and interesting, off-the-beaten-path destinations.

quitará el aliento. Para los marineros experimentados, bueno... llenará sus corazones de orgullo.

Comodidades a bordo Mientras que las excursiones en la costa generalmente implican sumergirse en las maravillas de la naturaleza, la experiencia abordo es lo que distingue verdaderamente a Star Clippers, que transporta a sus pasajeros con estilo y lujo, rodeados de una decoración que recuerda las épocas doradas de la navegación. Estos barcos atraen pasajeros adultos de distintas nacionalidades y de todas las edades. Es posible viajar con un grupo de personas de 40 años, o con otro grupo de personas de 70 años que celebran una ocasión especial. Alrededor de la mitad de los pasajeros son estadounidenses y la otra mitad son europeos. Me alegró saber que la mayoría son pasajeros que ya habían viajado antes.

El Star Flyer tiene plazas cómodas y amplias y cubiertas en madera de teca con mucho espacio para relajarse. Los detalles en reluciente caoba y metal pulido crean una atmósfera muy acogedora. Podrá apreciar la cordialidad y el entusiasmo de los amables oficiales y tripulación del Star Clippers, quienes, en mi humilde opinión, son la mejor tripulación del mundo.

Qué hay en el horizonte Star Clippers tiene en sus planes la construcción de una nueva embarcación, cuya presentación está prevista para la primavera de 2011.

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For more information on Star Clippers, go to www.starclippers.com Para obtener más información sobre Star Clippers, visite www.starclippers.com La embarcación a vela de cinco mástiles será una réplica del France II, presentado en 1912, y será el barco a vela más grande que se haya construido, con 7.400 toneladas brutas y 158 metros de largo. Esta nueva embarcación podrá transportar 296 pasajeros en base doble y 140 miembros de la tripulación. A diferencia de la mayoría de los barcos más pequeños, las embarcaciones de Star Clippers ofrecen camarotes de clase económica (30-45 m2) a precios accesibles por menos de $2.000 para cruceros de 7 días por Costa Rica, y el amplio camarote armador por $4.000.

Star Clippers continúa ofreciendo vistas maravillosas en embarcaciones de lujo, junto con un excelente servicio, elegancia casual, tarifas con prácticamente todo incluído y destinos fascinantes que se encuentran fuera del circuito turístico tradicional.

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Palm Beach Sailing Club

Photo by Cal Landau Photography

YACHT CLUBS & SAILING PROGRAMS | CLUBES NÁUTICOS

By/Por Dindy Murphy (with contributions by Richard Sheppard and Elie Edmondson)

here’s a little sailing club, nestled on the shore of the Lake Worth Lagoon in West Palm Beach, that has survived and flourished against all odds of changing times, changing economies, changing interests, but, always retaining its mission of encouraging sailing and promoting fellowship among sailors. Founded in 1966 as a paper club, in 1979 the club was incorporated with its mission statement: “To develop, encourage, and stimulate interest in sailing in the Palm Beach area, to promote fellowship and camaraderie among sailors in the area and visiting sailors, and by all possible means to promote the interests and pleasures of the members.”

Club members were very active – no financial worries, lots of fun social activities, topnotch programs, great big boat regattas and cruising in the Bahamas. Two of the most popular regular race-cruising events were the Columbus Day regatta in Miami and the summer regatta in the Abacos. A “Gala Day’ each year included an ocean race, dinghy races, supper, moon light raft-ups and more.

The Christmas party each year was potluck, BYOB at a member’s house – no charge!

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Club members worked constantly to find a waterfront property to continue to grow their club. In 1995 an Intracoastal waterfront property became available – and after some friendly negotiating the club became the proud owner of a vintage 1920’s main house, plus a two-bedroom cottage, a two-story boathouse, with 2 acres on land and 1 acre under water. The club now has a full-service bar, modern bathrooms, an open-air deck for club and rental events, a beautifully landscaped beach area, small boat storage, floating docks, a boat ramp, outdoor cooking stations and more.

A resident junior sailing program was introduced in the late 90’s. Every summer over 400 children are introduced to sailing at PBSC’s. In fact, graduates of the Junior Sailing Program have gone on to success as members of the US Sailing Opti Team and compete internationally. Commodore Matt Woods says, “We recognize that introducing children to sailing will keep sailing alive in the future. There is nothing like the learning experiences that children get from skippering their own boat.”

Each year the club hosts the Florida Laser Masters and Midweek Madness Laser Masters regattas drawing sailors from all over the world to West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach Sailing Club is a favorite destination for many sailors with its proximity to the Atlantic – the club is only a 15-minute sail from the ocean – where boisterous (but warm) winter sailing is enjoyed by all the Canadians!

Big boat races are held monthly, culminating in parties and awards in various categories.

In addition, the club holds the Washington’s Birthday Regatta (the longest continuing regatta in the United States), the Palm Beach Regatta, Memorial Day Regatta, Labor Day Regatta, Treasure Coast Laser Regatta, Turkey Day Regatta and the Hang-Over Regatta. Informal dinghy racing is held in Lake Worth Lagoon every Wednesday evening during the winter months and on Sunday afternoons during the summer.

Continuing the tradition of the early years, programs of interest to sailors are offered monthly. Speakers have included Gary Jobson (an annual speaker for a number of years), Llwyd Ecclestone, Bill Koch, John Biddle, cir-

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cumnavigators Bill Kimball and Donna Lange, Olympians Zach Railey, and Morgan Reeser, among countless other sailing notables, as well as many programs offering interesting and educational maritime topics.

Social gatherings, while most often revolving around sailing, offer the armchair sailors lots of choices too. Dances and concerts, golf tournaments, bowling outings mix it up with full moon raft-ups, monthly ‘Sun of a Beach’ parties, Sunday brunches, Grill ‘n’ Chill dinners, pig roasts, bon fires, clambakes, wine tastings, Halloween costume parties, ‘Talk Like a Pirate’ parties, and any and every other fun event members and the social committee can come up with.

Visiting cruisers are encouraged to anchor in the Lake Worth Lagoon and, for a nominal fee, use the club’s dinghy docks, shower facilities and WI-FI as well as to enjoy social events. The attitude amongst members is that sailors from other ports bring new energy and viewpoints into the club. From the cruiser’s perspective, a safe anchorage with a dinghy dock and friendly facilities in an area where dockage can be steep is a welcome and budget-friendly change.

Members take advantage of the old Florida charm and laid-back ambience of this oneof-a-kind club. Whether you sail a big boat, dinghy or an armchair, this club is the place to enjoy friends and family along with all that South Florida has to offer. Go to our website at www.pbsail.org to find out more about the Palm Beach Sailing Club and come visit us soon!

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xiste un pequeño club náutico, ubicado en la costa de Lake Worth Lagoon en West Palm Beach, que ha sobrevivido y resurgido contra las adversidades de todas las épocas, economías e intereses cambiantes, pero siempre ha mantenido su misión de fomentar la navegación y promover la camaradería entre navegantes. Fundado en 1966 en los papeles, el club se registró formalmente en 1979.

Hacia fines de los 90 se introdujo un programa náutico para niños. Cada verano más de 400 niños se inician en la navegación en PBSC. De hecho, varios graduados del Programa de Vela para Niños se han convertido en exitosos miembros del US Sailing Opti Team y han competido a nivel internacional.

Cada año, el club organiza las regatas Florida Laser Masters y Midweek Madness Laser Masters que atraen a navegantes de todas partes del mundo a West Palm Beach. Todos los meses se realizan regatas que culminan con fiestas y entrega de premios para las diversas categorías. Además, el club organiza las regatas Washington’s Birthday Regatta (la regata continua más larga de los Estados Unidos), Palm Beach Regatta, Memorial Day Regatta, Labor Day Regatta, Treasure Coast Laser Regatta, Turkey Day Regatta y Hang-Over Regatta.

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Continuando la tradición de los primeros años, todos los meses se ofrecen programas de interés para navegantes. Algunos de los oradores han sido Gary Jobson (orador anual durante varios años), Llwyd Ecclestone, Bill Koch, John Biddle, los circumnavegantes Bill Kimball y Donna Lange, Olympians Zach Railey y Morgan Reeser, entre otros navegantes destacados; también se desarrollaron diversos programas sobre temas marítimos educativos y de gran interés.

Los visitantes son bienvenidos a fondear en Lake Worth Lagoon y, por una tarifa nominal, pueden utilizar los muelles para botes inflables del club, las duchas y el servicio de WI-FI y pueden participar en los eventos sociales. La actitud entre los miembros del club es que los navegantes de otros puertos aportan nueva energía y nuevos puntos de vista al club.

Los miembros disfrutan del encanto de la antigua Florida y del ambiente relajado de este club único. Independientemente de que navegue un barco grande, un bote inflable, o que lo haga desde su sillón, este club es el lugar indicado para disfrutar acompañado de su familia y amigos junto con todo lo que ofrece el sur de Florida. Visite nuestra página Web en www.pbsail.org para conocer más acerca del Palm Beach Sailing Club. Esperamos recibir su visita pronto. www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 77 |

TECH & SAFETY ADVICE | TECNOLOGÍA & SEGURIDAD

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SPADE ANCHOR TESTED TESTEO DEL FONDEO SPADE By/Por Adolfo Mrongowius Photos provided by Spade Anchor

aving an efficient anchor aboard that offers good penetrating ability and holding power is of vital importance.

It is something to consider before leaving port and not in the middle of a family cruise when the weather deteriorates and one’s boat starts dragging towards the rocks.

As part of a lengthy test, and after gathering as much info as possible about the different anchor types being manufactured today, we wanted to sea trial this time the Spade, a new generation anchor that has been produced for nearly 10 years, and monitor its behavior and performance compared to a Bruce style claw in everyday anchoring situations, in as many different sea beds we could find in our extensive cruising ground.

We have been able to check this anchor’s success under different circumstances and watch it come out of this test unscathed: from the sandy Bahamian banks, to Key Biscayne mud flats and through the Keys coarse sand coral surroundings; and thanks to the area strong currents, stiff trades and the eventual cold front that roars by putting a lot of strain on our ground tackle swinging our boats through

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ontar con un fondeo eficiente a bordo que ofrezca una buena capacidad de penetración y poder de agarre es esencial, y es algo a tener en cuenta antes de partir de un puerto y no sólo cuando en medio de un paseo familiar el clima se deteriora y el barco comienza a irse contra las rocas.

La eficiencia de un fondeo radica en la penetración y el agarre. Para garantizar buen poder de agarre, un ancla debe antes penetrar tan rápido y tan profundo como sea posible, independientemente del tipo de lecho marino.

Una vez en su lugar, el ancla no debe garrear en malas condiciones climáticas. Esto está determinado por la estabilidad del ancla, así como por la forma y el tamaño de la super-

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a 180 degree in a few minutes time.

At first glance, the SPADE sits very graciously on the roller providing a tangle free installation and operation is also very easy to disassemble and allows to store it down below while on passage or to move it around.

Efficiency of an anchor, we may say, is a function of both penetration and holding power and to ensure good holding, it must first penetrate as quickly and deeply as possible, regardless of the sea bottom type.

Surely enough, every time we dropped the hook, I was delighted to see how little imprint the SPADE left on the bottom before completely disappearing into the seabed!

Once set, the anchor must not break free if under bad weather conditions. This is a function of anchor stability and the shape and size of the holding surface. Having both the right penetrating ‘chisel like’ angle and the heaviest tip will allow for maximum penetration, even in difficult sea bottoms.

After the first trials, it soon became evident that I was facing a superb new generation anchor that always positions itself correctly, turns with the wind and tide without pulling free, and offers good holding/gripping power and weight distribution. I was impressed to see that the SPADE, invariably and thanks to its shape, avoids to embrace large pieces of coral and doesn’t start a non-stop drag through the mooring field.

The SPADE anchor adopts the right angle naturally by using weight distribution and an angled ballast chamber. This also positions 50% of its weight over the tip ensuring penetration even in difficult seabeds such as kelp.

I have aboard a Bruce-style claw that has proven to be reliable and efficient over the years, and superior to most other anchors I have tried over time. A Bruce is a roll stable anchor that offers good grip and penetrating ability, and reasonable holding power. For a month I have tried the new Spade and compared it to my faithful oldie Bruce-type and I noted that the Spade performed slightly better.

There are several factors that make a good anchor and all of them seem to be present in the Spade. It must dig in fast every time; bury deep; give the maximum holding power without dragging; offer a constant resistance to movement and hold despite wind or current shifts. If you happen to be in the lookout for a new anchor I recommend you check this option; you won’t regret it!

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The SPADE anchor adopts the right angle naturally by using weight distribution and an angled ballast chamber. This also positions 50% of its weight over the tip ensuring penetration even in difficult seabeds such as kelp.

ficie de agarre. El ancla que tenga el ángulo de penetración adecuado y la punta más pesada tendrá mayores posibilidades de penetración, aún en lechos marinos difíciles.

Nos ofrecieron una Spade Anchor a la revista YTM para que la probáramos y pronto resultó claro que nos encontrábamos frente a un ancla de última generación que siempre se posiciona en la forma correcta, gira con el viento y la marea sin soltarse y tiene buen poder de agarre/sujeción y distribución de peso. El ancla SPADE adopta naturalmente el ángulo correcto mediante la distribución de peso y una cámara de lastre orientada. A su vez, esto posiciona el 50% del peso sobre la punta para asegurar la penetración del ancla aún en lechos marinos complicados como en el caso de lechos de algas.

Llevo a bordo un fondeo del estilo Bruce que ha demostrado ser confiable y eficiente, como así también superior a la mayoría de las anclas que he probado con los años. El ancla Bruce es un ancla de balanceo estable que ofrece buena capacidad de penetración y sujeción y un poder de agarre razonable. Durante un mes, probé la nueva Spade y la comparé con mi vieja y confiable Bruce y noté que la Spade tuvo un desempeño levemente superior.

Existen diversos factores que hacen a una buena ancla y todos ellos parecen estar presentes en la Spade. El ancla debe enterrarse rápidamente siempre, debe clavarse profundamente, debe proporcionar el mayor poder de agarre sin garrear, debe brindar resistencia al movimiento permanentemente, debe aferrarse independientemente del viento o cambios en la corriente.

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GALLEY TREASURES | DELICIAS A BORDO

RUM RECIPES By/Por Aaron Freedman of Sidewalk Salads

Gold Rum Balls

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar | 2 tablespoons cocoa powder | 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice | 1/2 cup Bacardi Gold 2 tablespoons light corn syrup | 1 ¼ cups finely crushed vanilla wafers | 1 ¼ cups finely crushed cinnamon graham crackers 1 cup finely chopped, toasted walnuts Directions: In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of the confectioners’ sugar, the cocoa powder and allspice.

Stir in the rum and corn syrup. Stir in the vanilla wafers and walnuts, and mix well. Place in the refrigerator to firm up slightly, about 30 minutes. (The mixture may appear crumbly and dry; this is O.K.) Place the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl or dish. Scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and press into 1-inch balls. Roll again in confectioner’s sugar.

Place in an airtight container and separate layers with wax paper. Gets better over time as the flavours mix.

Grilled Caramelized Pineapple-Lemon Skewers

Ingredients: 2 cups Bacardi Limon | 1 cup Lemon Juice | 1 cup simple syrup | Turbinado Sugar | Pineapple | Red Seedless Grapes Directions: Mix Bacardi Limon, lemon juice and simple syrup. Remove outer layer of pineapple and cut into wedges.

Place on a skewer with the red grape (decoration, a little color). Soak in rum mix overnight.

Once grill is hot, dip the pineapple skewer into the Turbinado Sugar and place on the grill (be careful not to burn up the skewer).

Grill until golden brown. The pineapple should be warm and soft, the sugar should be melted and kind of crunchy/sticky.

Coconut Shrimp Tempura

Ingredients: Raw peeled and deveined Shrimp | 1 cup Bacardi Coconut | ½ cup Pina Colada mix | ½ cup Simple Syrup 1 cup Tempura Batter | ½ cup Panko Bread Crumbs | ½ cup Shredded Coconut Directions: Mix Bacardi Coconut, Pina Colada Mix, and Simple Syrup. Put shrimps on a skewer and soak in Bacardi Coconut mix overnight (I fried the shrimp on the skewers). Heat oil or fry daddy to 350. Combine the Panko and Shredded Coconut.

Dip Shrimp skewer into Tempura batter and then dip into the Panko/Coconut mix. Fry until Golden Brown, just a few minutes.

For a simple dipping sauce mix shredded coconut with Pina Colada mix.

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RECETAS CON RON

Trufas de Ron

Ingredientes: 1 ½ taza de azúcar impalpable | 2 cucharadas de cacao en polvo | 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta de Jamaica molida 1/2 taza de Bacardi Gold | 2 cucharadas de jarabe de maíz ligero | 1 ¼ taza de obleas de vainilla trituradas 1 ¼ taza de galletitas integrales de canela | 1 taza de nueces tostadas picadas finas Preparación: En un recipiente grande, tamizar una taza del azúcar impalpable, el cacao en polvo y la pimienta de Jamaica.

Añadir el ron y el jarabe de maíz sin dejar de revolver. Agregar las obleas de vainilla y las nueces y mezclar bien. Colocar la mezcla en el refrigerador durante aproximadamente 30 minutos para que tome consistencia. (Está bien que la mezcla parezca seca y quebradiza) Colocar la 1/2 taza restante de azúcar impalpable en un recipiente poco profundo o en un plato. Tomar porciones de la mezcla de chocolate y formar bolitas de 2,5 cm. Pasar por azúcar impalpable. Colocar en un recipiente hermético y separar las distintas capas con papel manteca. Se vuelven más sabrosos con el correr de los días, a medida que se asientan los sabores.

Pinchos Caramelizados de Ananá y Limón a la Plancha

Ingredientes: 2 tazas de Bacardi Limón | 1 taza de jugo de limón | 1 taza de almíbar | Azúcar rubia | Ananá | Uvas rojas sin semillas Preparación: Mezclar el Bacardi Limón, el jugo de limón y el almíbar. Quitar la parte exterior del ananá y cortar en tajadas.

Colocar en pinchos con la uva roja (como decoración y para dar un toque de color). Marinar en la mezcla de ron durante la noche.

Una vez que la plancha esté caliente, pasar los pinchos de ananá por el azúcar rubio y colocar sobre la plancha (hay que tener cuidado de no quemar el pincho). Cocinar hasta que se doren. El ananá debe estar tibio y blando, y el azúcar debe estar derretida y crocante/acaramelada.

Tempura de Langostinos, Coco y Ron

Ingredientes: Langostinos limpios, pelados y crudos | 1 taza de Bacardi Coco | ½ taza de mezcla de piña colada | ½ taza de almíbar 1 taza de pasta de tempura | ½ taza de panko | ½ taza de coco desmenuzado Preparación: Mezclar el Bacardi Coco, la mezcla de piña colada y el almíbar. Colocar los langostinos en un pincho y marinar durante la noche en la mezcla de Bacardi Coco (yo freí los langostinos en los pinchos).

Calentar el aceite o la freidora eléctrica a 175ºC. Mezclar el panko y el coco desmenuzado. Pasar los pinchos de langostinos por la mezcla de tempura y luego rebozar en la mezcla de panko y coco. Freír hasta que se doren, sólo unos minutos.

Para realizar una salsa simple, mezclar coco desmenuzado con mezcla de piña colada.

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