Yachting Times Magazine #8

AMERICA’S BILINGUAL BOATING MAG

LA REVISTA NÁUTICA BILINGÜE DE AMÉRICA

YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE ®

Pershing 92

Avant-garde design for a new lifestyle at sea | Diseño de vanguardia para un nuevo estilo de vida en el mar

South Pacific Rallies & Rendezvous Rallies y Reuniones en el Pacífico Sur

MJM 40z

SUMMER 2012 | VERANO 2012 USD$ 4.00 www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

Morris Yachts

Morris builds boats that look great and sail even better | Morris construye barcos que lucen fantástico y navegan aún mejor

CONTENTS | CONTENIDOS

YACHTING TIMES

SUMMER / VERANO 2012

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DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTAMENTOS

20. The Yacht & Brokerage Show Kick Off Party

PROFILES | PERFILES

6. From the Editor

22. Sailing Heals in South Florida

48. Onne van der Wal

8. Letters to the Editor

54. Mike Horn and the Pangaea Expedition

11. Subscription

BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE EMBARCACIONES

10. IN BRIEF

26. Morris Yachts

CRUISING & TRAVEL | CRUCEROS Y VIAJES

24. Logbook

32. MJM 40z

60. South Pacific Rallies & Rendezvous

NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS Y EVENTOS

38. Pershing 92

64. The Port-Museum at Douarnenez

42. Hindu Yacht

70. The Oseberg Ship - A Viking Treasure

16. Bacardi Miami Sailing Week 18. Antigua Classics Yacht Regatta

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YACHTING LIFESTYLE | ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO

76. Vladi Private Islands 80. Bacardi Cocktails anyone

AMERICA’S BILINGUAL BOATING MAG

LA REVISTA NÁUTICA BILINGÜE DE AMÉRICA

YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE ®

Pershing 92

Avant-garde design for a new lifestyle at sea | Diseño de vanguardia para un nuevo estilo de vida en el mar

South Pacific Rallies & Rendezvous Rallies y Reuniones en el Pacífico Sur

MJM 40z

Morris Yachts

Morris builds boats that look great and sail even better | Morris construye barcos que lucen fantástico y navegan aún mejor

YYT IGHI T N IGHI SA MEGG E E

COVER PHOTO | FOTO DE TAPA Morris 42 © Onne van der Wal|Morris Yachts

YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE ®

Editor-in-Chief Dolores Barciela Executive Editor Laura Failoni Managing Editor Maria Iriondo Tech Editor Adolfo Mrongowius

YTM team at the Miami Boat Show: Marc Basis, Lisa Besalel, Dolores Barciela and Bill Ando.

from the editor As we say goodbye to the Caribbean sailing season, we move into summer, yachting’s most active season. Summer throughout the northern hemisphere is full of welcoming beautiful sunsets, al fresco dining, leisurely strolls along the docks and some fantastic regattas such as the Bacardi Newport Sailing Week, the Panerai North American Classic Circuit, the Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta and the Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona. YTM will be present at all these events!

We are pleased to announce that you can now pick up a copy of YTM at one hundred of West Marine’s premium stores and one hundred and fifty top Barnes & Noble book stores around the country. In addition, you may download free current and past issues of Yachting Times on your iPad from the App Store.

We hope you enjoy this 8th edition of YTM. Have a wonderful and safe summer season on the water!

de la editora Al despedirnos de la temporada náutica del Caribe, entramos en la época de verano, la más concurrida del yachting. El verano a lo largo del hemisferio norte está repleto de atardeceres sobre el mar, cenas al aire libre, paseos por los muelles y fabulosos eventos como la Bacardi Newport Sailing Week, el Panerai North American Classic Circuit, la Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta, y el Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona, en los que YTM estará presente.

Nos complace anunciarles que ahora pueden obtener una copia de YTM en cien de las mejores tiendas de West Marine y en ciento cincuenta de las librerías top de Barnes & Noble a lo largo de todo el país. Además, Yachting Times está ahora disponible en su iPad a través del App Store. Descargue gratis los números pasados y actuales de la revista, y disfrútelos!.

Esperamos que esta 8ª edición de YTM sea de su agrado y les deseamos a todos un excelente verano en el agua!.

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Associate Editor Randee Fowler Hurst Editors at Large Bill Ando, Diane Selkirk Art & Design De Palma Design Contributors Onne van der Wal, Billy Black, Cory Silken, Pierre Hervé, Laurence Tunbridge, Claudia de Oliveira Castro, Andy Disi, Bonnie Obremsky.

Business Development & Sales Lisa Besalel, lisa@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Marc Basis, marc@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Sofía Pagano, sofia@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Phone / Fax +1-305-361-1738 info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com P.O. Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 - USA PRINTED IN AMERICA 08 - SUMMER 2012 | VERANO 2012

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | CARTAS AL EDITOR

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Marine Association (CMA) is planning to campaign to have the sale of TBT (Tributyltin) marine anti-foul paint banned throughout the Caribbean. The use of TBT marine anti-foul paint is currently banned in most of the world but not yet in the Caribbean.

Research has proved that TBT is very harmful to the marine environment and, as an area which relies heavily on the environment for its tourism industry, the Caribbean needs to be mindful of the harm being done by the continuing sale of TBT paints to yachts and other sea going vessels.

For a variety of reasons it would be difficult to get all Caribbean nations to agree to ban the sale and use of TBT based anti-foul paint. Equally, no single Caribbean island wishes to be the first to introduce a ban and put itself at a trading disadvantage with its neighbors, therefore, the CMA has decided to deal with the problem at its source the retailers. A number of retailers in the Caribbean already refuse to stock TBT paint and the CMA is hopeful of persuading those retailers who still sell TBT paint to desist from doing so.

The CMA would like to enlist the help of the press by publicizing the CMA’s initiative.

Yours faithfully,

John J Duffy President - Caribbean Marine Association

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We will edit letters for space and clarity.

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

Las cartas pueden ser enviadas por correo al Editor, al PO Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 o por email a info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com Toda la correspondencia debe incluir nombre completo, dirección y número de teléfono.

Las cartas pueden ser editadas por motivos de espacio y claridad. Si su carta es seleccionada por nuestros editores, se le podrá otorgar un premio también.

YTM 2nd ANNIVERSARY WINNERS Our warm thanks to all our readers who entered to win the two yachting themed jewelry pieces by MyEnsign.

We received entries from all over the US as well as Canada, Spain, Argentina and the Caribbean.

The winner of the key chain is Donald Burnett from Darlington, MD and the winner of the necklace is Kimberly Olstad from Union City, NJ. Congratulations to you both!

LOS GANADORES DEL SORTEO DE REGALOS DEL 2º ANIVERSARIO DE YTM

Nuestro cálido agradecimiento a todos nuestros lectores que participaron del sorteo de las dos joyas con diseño náutico de MyEnsign. Hemos recibido registraciones de todo EEUU como así también de Canadá, España, Argentina y el Caribe.

El ganador del llavero es Donald Burnett de Darlington, MD y la ganadora del collar es Kimberly Olstad de Union City, NJ. Felicitaciones a los dos!.

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IN BRIEF

Calendar Announcement 2012 | US Rolex Sailing Events New York Yacht Club 158th Annual Regatta presented by Rolex When: June 8-10, 2012 Where: Newport, Rhode Island In even-numbered years, this annual regatta (the longest running in America) precedes the Newport Bermuda Race and traditionally attracts many of the competing yachts. In addition to racing in the weekend series, all eligible yachts may also compete in Friday’s separately scored Around-the-Island Race.

Entry is open to yachts with a minimum LOA of 25 feet in IRC, Classic, 12 Metre and One-Design classes as well as the recently introduced Cruiser-Racer division on “navigator” courses. For more information visit New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport Presented by Rolex When: July 14-22, 2012 Where: Newport, Rhode Island This biennial race week – in its eighth running – has become a favorite of sailors because of its unique split format: Classics, 12 Metre, Herreshoff S Class and 6 Metre classes racing in the beginning of the week and Handicap and OneDesign classes competing at the end of the week, along with a mid-week distance race for all classes. Held on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound, with social activities at New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court club house in Newport, Rhode Island, the regatta hosts hundreds of sailors on over 200 boats. For more information visit / Rolex Farr 40 North American Championship When: July 4-7, 2012 Where: Newport, Rhode Island First held in 1998, the Rolex Farr 40 North Americans have consistently attracted both local and international talent from the class’s regional fleets around the globe. Raced on the west coast in 2011 (Long Beach, Calif.), the 14th edition will be hosted by the Farr 40 Class and Storm Trysail Club at the Newport Shipyard in the historic Point Section of the City by the Sea. Rolex Farr 40 World Championship When: September 17-20, 2012 Where: Chicago, Illinois Maintaining an extensive international schedule that revolves around regional fleets in the U.S.A., Australia, southern Europe and the Nordic region, the annual Rolex Farr 40 World Championship serves as the “crown jewel” of competition for the Farr 40 class. For the 15th edition, the regatta will make its debut in the “Windy City” of Chicago, Ill. The four-day event will be hosted by Chicago Yacht Club and bring together highly competitive amateurs and professionals from around the globe to race identical yachts over fast-paced and technically demanding courses. For more information on both events visit / Rolex Big Boat Series When: September 6-9, 2012 Where: San Francisco, California Established in 1964, the Rolex Big Boat Series takes place annually on San Francisco Bay. In 2005, Rolex became title sponsor of this prestigious regatta, which is comprised of extremely competitive one-design and handicap racing.

Widely recognized as one of the most important sailing events in the U.S.A., this grand-prix racing regatta attracts top competitors and boats from across the nation and abroad. For more information visit

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TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE Race Series and Maritime Festivals Set for East Coast Celebrating the bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812, more than 25 tall ships will make their way up the Eastern Seaboard this summer to participate in the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE Atlantic Coast 2012 series of races and public maritime festivals. Coordinated

by Tall Ships America in collaboration with local organizers, the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE fleet will be hosted at festivals in four major ports of call: Savannah, Ga. (May 3-7), Greenport, N.Y. (May 24-28), Newport, R.I. (July 6-9) and Halifax, Nova Scotia (July 19-23).

Among the international ships planning to participate in the events are the 191foot Indonesian Naval barquentine Dewaruci; the French Naval tall ships La Belle Poule and Etoile; and the 179-foot barque Picton Castle from the Cook Islands. U.S. vessels include the majestic 295-foot U.S. Coast Guard barque Eagle, HMS Bounty, Gazela, Lynx, Pride of Baltimore II, and many more. www.tallshipsamerica.org

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IN BRIEF

2012 Caribbean Regattas The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta which is known for “serious fun” celebrated its 32nd edition with 234 entries attracting sailors from around the world. Held the beginning of March each year the regatta is known as one of the “must do” events in the Caribbean. For more information and regatta results visit: www.heinekenregatta.com

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World class racer Brian Thompson as lead mentor for SafePassageSailing aboard Safara, an Andrews 72.

Photo/Ingrid Abery, at the Rolex Regatta.

The 39 International Rolex Regatta hosted 68 boats and over 500 sailors representing the U.S., Great Britain, Puerto Rico, Canada, The Netherlands, Russia, Italy, Sweden, Monaco and multiple Caribbean islands. Held in St. Thomas the end of March each year, “sailors experience reliable breezes, warm azure waters and worldrenowned Island hospitality over the three days of racing weaving through the visually arresting cuts, cays and islands of the U.S. Virgins.”

For more information and regatta results visit: http://www.rolexcupregatta.com

Warm Water | Hot Racing is the motto for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. This year the regatta celebrated its 41st year hosting 100 boats. The regatta “has always been about providing good racing for a wide variety of people on the race course and great entertainment back on the shore.” For more information and regatta results visit: http://www.rolexcupregatta.com

Only in its third year, the Les Voiles de St. Barth held April 2-7 had over 60 boats registered for the 2012 regatta. “It’s not just the professionals that flock to St. Barth, the regatta’s program and mix of courses also appeals to a competitive group of amateur and family racers that hone their skills on the growing circuit of Caribbean regattas.” This regatta is fast becoming known for attracting an impressive fleet of racing yachts, pristine environment and conditions, fabulous restaurants and regatta race village. For more information please visit: http://www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com

Held annually beginning on the last Sunday of April, Antigua Sailing Week will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2012, from 29th April to 4th May. ASW is five days of competitive races off the rugged south coastline of Antigua and is considered to be one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious races with more than 100 yachts racing. www.sailingweek.com

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Teams Invited to Compete in the 29th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament, June 10-15, 2012, Abaco, Bahamas Fishing teams are invited to experience world-class competition at the 29th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament (TCBT) June 10-15, 2012, at beautiful Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort, Abaco, Bahamas. The event is known for its great fishing, excellent value and fun social events.

The TCBT modified release tournament offers four days of fishing, a lay day, social parties, dinners and fun competitions. The guaranteed cash payout ranges from $10,000 for a minimum of ten boats and up to $50,000 for participation of 50 boats.

The TCBT offers a special bonus of two free room nights at the resort for registrations made prior to April 15, 2012. A $300 Fuel Credit Offer is available to any registered boat participating in the tournament. The credit is applied to the folio of the registered boat at the end of the tournament and is limited to one $300 fuel credit per registered boat.

For more information, contact: Sabine Kirchner, 954-525-7711 or email info@treasurecay.com www.treasurecayfishing.com

IN BRIEF

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club Unveils Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Practices to Protect the Environment unset Harbour Yacht Club, South Beach’s only private, fivestar yacht club, is setting an unprecedented benchmark for green, environmentally friendly marinas across the country.

As a designated Clean Marina by the State of Florida, SHYC has already taken a proactive approach to environmental stewardship by complying with a set of green (a.k.a clean) policies designed to protect Florida’s waterways. These measures address critical environmental issues such as sensitive habitat, waste management, storm water control, spill prevention and emergency preparedness.

Recently, SHYC has taken extraordinary and costly measures utilizing state-of-the-art technology to exceed current guidelines including: • SHYC has contracted with a private firm to install a water quality monitoring device that can track water flow, sediment build up, chemical and biological factors and alert local agencies if there is a spill (oil, etc…) of any kind.

• SHYC management is pursuing wind and water generation devices that would meet the self-sustaining needs of the Marina and foster the creation of additional energy.

• SHYC has switched from wood to eco-friendly, fiberglass composite pilings manufactured by Pearson Pilings which are stronger than wood, steel or concrete pilings and have a life span of 100-plus years because they do not rot or rust. In addition, these piling do not contain chemical preservatives that eventually leach into the water.

• Current pressure-treated wood decking is being replaced with Marine Hybrid Deck Panels, which are 100 percent recyclable, composed of 55 percent rice hulls and 45 percent recycled plastic.

• SHYC has contracted with Waste Management to provide recycling services, including two 90-gallon bins on property.

• Future plans for SHYC include possibility of creating a natural reef under SHYC docks as a wave attenuation device that will benefit Biscayne Bay. “SHYC is setting a precedent in the marine industry by partnering with several organizations to implement stronger measures to protect the environment,” said Doug Mason, general manager of SHYC. “These socially responsible initiatives will not only reduce SHYC’s carbon footprint but preserve our waterways for future boating generations.”

Nestled on two acres along the beautiful Biscayne Bay, just a mile and a half north of Government cut, Sunset Harbour Yacht Club features fixed, concrete docks and 125 deep-water slips with 10’ depths to accommodate 45 to 160 ft. sport cruisers, sail boats, catamarans and mega yachts up to 65’ height. For more information, call General Manager Doug Mason at 305.398.6800, or visit http://sunsetharbouryc.com

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Highlights from Bacardi Miami Sailing Week - March 4th-10th

Star AUT 8436 Roberta 7 - Gerd Habermueller & Hans Spitzauer.

Melges 24 SUI 812 Blue Moon

Yachting Photographer Onne van der Wal, Yachting Times Magazine Publisher Dolores Barciela, Studiomilano President Gabriele Pedone, Bacardi USA Corporate Sponsorships and Events Director Eddie Cutillas.

Tito Argamasilla Bacardi’s widow and son with 2012 Bacardi Cup Winner Pierre-Alexis Ponsot (FRA 8237 La Pelle – Xavier Rohart) | 16 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

Visitors at Onne van der Wal’s art exhibition.

Star USA 8423 Andrew Campbell & Ian Coleman

Lo más destacado de la Bacardi Miami Sailing Week - 4 al 10 de Marzo The 2012 edition of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week (BMSW) presented by EFG Bank came to a close as the final races of the series were held for the Star, Audi Melges 20, Melges 24, Viper 640 and J/80 classes. Over 150 boats with competitors from 16 countries and across the U.S.A. have enjoyed elite competition on Biscayne Bay, as well as the hospitality for which BACARDI is famous.

The third annual running of BACARDI Miami Sailing Week also marked the 150th anniversary of the BACARDI Company.

Los resultados de las regatas se encuentran en www.miamisailingweek.com y www.bacardicup.com

All photos by Onne van der Wal/Bacardi Miami Sailing Week

Full results are available at www.miamisailingweek.com and www.bacardicup.com

La edición del 2012 de la BACARDI Miami Sailing Week (BMSW) presentada por EFG Bank culminó con las regatas finales para las clases de Star, Audi Melges 20, Melges 24, Viper 640 y J/80. Más de 150 barcos con regatistas de 16 países y de todo EEUU disfrutaron de una competición de alto nivel en la Bahía de Biscayne, y de la magnífica hospitalidad que caracteriza a BACARDI. Esta tercera edición de la BACARDI Miami Sailing Week también marcó el 150º aniversario de la compañía BACARDI.

Melges Class

Star USA 8362 – Peter Vessella & Austin Sperry

Star FRA 8237 - Xavier Rohart & Pierre Alexis Ponsot

EFG Head of Strategic Marketing & Comm. Keith Gapp, EFG Vice President Kenia Naves Rocha, Viper 640 Winners Ian Nicholson, Glyn Locke and David Chapman www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 17 |

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2012 ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA

Angelo Bonati CEO PANERAI with Duran Duran and Lone Fox crew in Antigua Classics 2012

TUIGA and EILEAN sailing in the ACYR, Butterfly Race

Angelo Bonati CEO Panerai with Duran Duran on Eilean

Party at Copper and Lumber, Nelson's Dockyard

PANERAI - Eilean in Antigua

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Exhibition at Copper and Lumber, Nelson's Dockyard

ifty-six classic sailing yachts took part in a series of races and events involving boat owners, crewmembers, sailing lovers and journalists who traveled to Antigua from every corner of the world to experience the most important gathering of classic yachts in the Caribbean. The prestigious event culminated with Lone Fox being awarded with a Special Edition Panerai watch as the overall winner of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2012.

This year, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of English Harbour, all eyes were undoubtedly on Eilean, the Bermudian ketch created in 1936 by the Scottish Yacht Designer William Fife III. A multimedia exhibition set up inside the charming, historical Georgian shipyard Nelson’s Dockyard, presented the history of Eilean, from her inception, to her discovery in ruin five years ago by Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati, to this year’s triumphant return home to Antigua.

Members of the rock band Duran Duran, who shot the video for “Rio” aboard Eilean exactly 30 years ago on these same shores, also took part in the festivities in celebration of Eilean’s return. Simon Le Bon, a passionate sailor himself, along with Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor were thrilled to accept Panerai’s invitation to return to Antigua and sail again on Eilean.

Winner of the Panerai Prize for First Overall Classic Class was Saphaedra. Winning 1st Place in the Spirit of Tradition Class A was Rebecca. The winner of Vintage Class A was Mariella, helmed by Carlo Falcone with Dennis Conner. Eilean, helmed by Andrew Cully and, for several races, Simon Le Bon, won the Woodstock Restoration Trophy in Vintage Class A for Best Restored Yacht. Dorade won First Place in Vintage Class B, and also was the Overall Winner for the Concours d’Elegance.

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DORADE sailing in the ACYR, Butterfly Race

incuenta y seis veleros clásicos participaron en esta edición de la más importante regata de barcos clásicos del Caribe. El prestigioso evento culminó con la entrega de un reloj Panerai Edición Especial a Lone Fox, el ganador absoluto de la regata.

Este año regresó al Caribe el barco Eilean, diseñado por William Fife III en 1936. Se organizó una exhibición en el histórico varadero georgiano Nelson’s Dockyard, donde se presentó la historia de Eilean desde su construcción hasta su descubrimiento en estado de ruina hace cinco años por el CEO de Panerai Angelo Bonati, y su posterior reconstrucción.

Los miembros del grupo de rock Duran Duran, que filmó el video “Rio” a bordo de Eilean hace exactamente 30 años en estas mismas aguas, también participaron de los festejos por el regreso de Eilean. Simon Le Bon, un apasionado de la vela, junto a Nick Rhodes y Roger Taylor aceptaron encantados la invitación de Panerai para regresar a Antigua y volver a navegar en Eilean.

El ganador Absoluto de la Clase Clásica fue Saphaedra.

El ganador de la Clase A Espíritu de Tradición fue Rebecca. El ganador de la Clase Barcos de Época A fue Mariella, timoneado por Carlo Falcone con Dennis Conner. Eilean, timoneado por Andrew Cully y - durante varias regatas - por Simon Le Bon, ganó el Woodstock Restoration Trophy en la Clase Barcos de Época A para el Barco Mejor Restaurado. Dorade ganó la Clase Barcos de Época B, y también fue el Ganador Absoluto del Concurso de Elegancia.

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Photos by | Fotos por Cory Silken/Panerai

LONE FOX sailing in the ACYR, Windward Race

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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club Hosted VIP Celebration for 900 Guests in Miami Beach Sunset Harbour Yacht Club fue el anfitrión en una fiesta VIP para 900 invitados en Miami Beach he Welcome Channel & Sunset Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) - along with Show Management, The Dana Agency, Urban Icons Marketing and The South Florida Luxury Guide - celebrated the launch of the 2012 Yacht & Brokerage Show with an official VIP sunset cocktail party on February 15th on South Beach.

More than 900 guests attended the invite-only soiree featuring an unforgettable night of luxury.

Gracing the blue-carpet to pose for pictures were special guests including retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player Dennis Rodman and former Cincinnati Bengals football player Ki-Jana Carter.

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club, Miami’s only five-star private yacht club, provided a beautiful waterfront backdrop for the celebration which included the 120ft. mega yacht Caprice and two 75 ft. yachts from The Advantaged which served as floating champagne lounges. The Warren Henry Automotive Group provided “land candy” with luxury vehicles including a sneak peak of the new “Fisker Karma”, an electric hybrid premium sports car.

The highly anticipated event marked the start of the Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show’s 24th year. Every year, this show transforms Collins Avenue into a multi-million dollar presentation of brokerage yachts including the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed vessels from the world’s foremost boat builders and brokerage houses.

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Cheryl Franco from the 120 ft mega yacht Caprice and crew.

The new Fisker Sportscar, an electric hybrid premium sports car

l Welcome Channel y el Sunset Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) – junto a Show Management, The Dana Agency, Urban Icons Marketing y The South Florida Luxury Guide - celebraron el comienzo del 2012 Yacht & Brokerage Show con una fiesta VIP al atardecer el 15 de Febrero en South Beach. Más de 900 invitados participaron del exclusivo y lujoso evento.

Entre los invitados especiales se destacaron el jugador profesional de baloncesto Dennis Rodman y el antiguo jugador de fútbol americano de los Cincinnati Bengals, Ki-Jana Carter.

El Sunset Harbour Yacht Club, único club náutico privado de 5 estrellas de Miami, ofreció un espectacular telón de fondo sobre el agua para la celebración que incluyó al megayate Caprice de 120 pies de eslora y a dos yates de 75 pies de The Advantaged que sirvieron como bares flotantes de degustación de champagne. El Warren Henry Automotive Group exhibió vehículos de lujo como el nuevo “Fisker Karma”, un automóvil híbrido eléctrico deportivo de lujo.

Con esta fiesta se dió comienzo oficial a la 24ª edición del Yacht & Brokerage Show, que cada año transforma a la Avenida Collins en un desfile multimillonario de megayates de los más famosos astilleros y de las mejores compañías de brokerage del mundo.

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Dolores Barciela, Bill Finan, Kamai Hotchandani, Lulu Harris, Chris Harris, Clarence Harris, Michele Gallagher y Alejandro Predo.

Sailing Heals comes to South Florida Sailing Heals arriba al sur de la Florida Text by | Texto por María Iriondo.

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ailing can be therapeutic for anyone, let alone for someone who is suffering from a serious illness like cancer. A day spent in the ocean away from land and all its troubles, can help one detach from anything.

That is exactly what Sailing Heals does: offer a sigh of relief even if just for a day. They match sail boat owners with patients and their caretakers, to whisk them off for a day of relaxation in the deep blue sea. This time, this wonderful organization set sail from South Florida.

Founded by leading luxury Italian watch maker Officine Panerai, Sailing Heals was formed in 2011 in conjunction with the North American Circuit of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge as a way to give back to the communities who support their annual regattas.

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avegar puede resultar terapéutico para cualquiera y tal vez más para alguien que esté sufriendo una enfermedad de gravedad. Un día en el océano puede ayudar a olvidar toda preocupación que deje en tierra y ese es el objetivo de Sailing Heals: conectar a dueños de barcos con pacientes de hospitales de la misma localidad que quieran llevarles a pasear en barco por un día. Esta vez, esta fabulosa organización partió desde el sur de la Florida.

El proyecto fue creado por la prestigiosa firma italiana de relojes Officine Paneirai en conjunto con el circuito norteamericano del Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge, para devolverle a la comunidad todo el apoyo recibido durante sus regattas.

Así mismo, nombraron a Trisha Boisvert como directora ejecutiva para que organizara este pro-

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Trisha Boisvert was asked to become executive director of Sailing Heals in order to organize a nonprofit, that would get captains willing to take cancer patients out for a day of healing. “I jumped at the opportunity,” she said. “My mother has been battling multiple myeloma for 8 years. My father and several friends have experienced it too.” So Boisvert got to work and launched the first event in Marblehead, Massachussetts in August of 2011.

Last March, during Miami Sailing Week, Sailing Heals teamed up with North Shore Medical Center in Miami and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Palm Beach, to give cancer patients a day of sailing in Biscayne Bay and the Palm Beach Intracoastal.

Many members of the Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Miami donated their time and sailboats to this event. Member Becky Lyons offered her 1988 Tartan 40 Sloop for the day. A registered nurse from South Miami hospital MASC recovery room, Lyons says she’s very happy to volunteer. “I think that for a patient who’s worried about the future, sailing is a great escape to nature and a way to disengage from their problems, even if just for a while.” Lyons who has been sailing for over 30 years, mostly in Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf coast, lost a Tartan 37 sloop during hurricane Katrina. “Sailing is very therapeutic. I look forward to more outings with Sailing Heals”.

For more information, please visit www.sailingheals.org

Chip Lumb, Jesús Perez, Captain Becky Lyons, María Iriondo, Emy Martínez, Trisha Boisvert.

yecto, sin ánimo de lucro, y consiguiera capitanes de barco que quisieran llevar a navegar a pacientes de cáncer. “Me encantó la idea de ayudar a gente enferma de cáncer. Mi madre había estado luchando contra un mieloma múltiple durante ocho años. Mi padre y varios amigos, también habían sufrido de cáncer.” Boisvert lanzó el primer evento en Marblehead, Massachussets en agosto del 2011.

El pasado marzo, durante el Miami Sailing Week, Sailing Heals se unió al hospital North Shore Medical Center en Miami para navegar por las hermosas aguas de la Bahía de Biscayne.

Varios miembros del Coconut Grove Sailing Club en Miami donaron su tiempo y sus embarcaciones para el evento. Becky Lyons, enfermera del hospital de South Miami ofreció su Tartan 40 Sloop.

Antes de mudarse a Miami, Lyons, había navegado durante más de 30 años en Louisiana y Mississippi donde perdió su Tartan 37 durante el huracán Katrina. Cuando le pidieron que se uniese a Sailing Heals, no se lo pensó dos veces “Me encanta ayudar. Creo que para un paciente preocupado con su futuro, no hay nada como navegar para escaparse y olvidarse de sus problemas, aunque sea por un rato.”

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Let’s hope that the 2012 Olympics stay quiet and the athletes are allowed to do what they do best.

Esperemos que todo marche bien en las Olimpíadas del 2012 y los atletas puedan dedicarse a hacer lo que mejor hacen.

The Olympic Games are a special time. At least they should be. A time to put aside all our differences and grudges, and allow our representative athletes to compete at the pinnacle of their skill.

The 2012 games will be held in London, England. If you’re thinking of attending, the sailing venue is 134 miles southwest of London in the seaside town of Weymouth, from July 27 to August 12.

Skipper of a 470, representing Argentina, Lucas Calabrese and his crew Juan de la Fuente, were in Palma de Mallorca when I caught up with them.

Calabrese said their strategy includes a hectic schedule of four European regattas prior to the event in order to get themselves in the best shape for the Olympics. “We will be racing the Princess Sophia Trophy in Palma; Spring Cup regatta in Les Sablettes, France; World Championships in Barcelona; and Skandia Sail for Gold in Weymouth as well,” he said. “Once all those (races) are finished”, he added, “we will be living in Weymouth for 45 days before the Olympics start.”

“In this class there are at least ten boats with chances of medaling,” says Calabrase. “But” he continued “ I guess the toughest would be Australia, Great Britain and France.”

These are world-class sailors with nothing on their minds but taking a couple of gold medals home.

During the Games you must be in possession of a mooring in London in order to be allowed onto the Thames. The 2012 Marina is offering moorings for yachts (South Dock Marina and Greenwich Yacht Club) up to 59-feet in length and motor boats (Millwall Dock) with a maximum air draft of 27 feet. If you’re taking your yacht to Weymouth you’ll likely dock in Portland (deep water slips for boats over 79feet) then take a 15-minute cab ride to the venue.

La celebración de los Juegos Olímpicos es algo muy especial. O al menos debería serlo. Es el momento para dejar a un lado todas las diferencias y desacuerdos, y permitir que los atletas que nos representan compitan brindando lo máximo de sus habilidades.

Los juegos del 2012 se celebrarán en Londres, Inglaterra.

Para los que planean asistir a las regatas, la cita será desde el 27 de julio hasta el 12 de agosto en Weymouth, un pueblo costero que queda a 215 kilómetros al sudoeste de Londres.

Durante mi estancia en Palma de Mallorca, me encontré con Lucas Calabrese, patrón de un 470 Lucas, y a su tripulante Juan de la Fuente quienes representarán a Argentina en las olimpiadas.

Calabrese me comentó que su estrategia incluye una apretada agenda con cuatro regatas europeas antes del evento, para así llegar a las Olimpíadas de la mejor manera posible. “Competiremos en el Trofeo Princesa Sofía en Palma, la regata Spring Cup en Les Sablettes, Francia; el Campeonato Mundial de Barcelona y también la Skandia Sail for Gold en Weymouth”, contó. “Una vez que todas (las competencias) hayan finalizado”, agregó, “viviremos en Weymouth durante 45 días antes de que comiencen las Olimpíadas”.

“En esta categoría hay al menos 10 embarcaciones con posibilidades de llevarse una medalla”, dijo Calabrase.

“Pero” continuó, “supongo que los más difíciles serán Australia, Gran Bretaña y Francia. Estos sí son navegantes de categoría mundial que no tienen otra cosa en su mente que llevarse a casa un par de medallas de oro”.

Durante los Juegos, es necesario contar con un embarcadero en Londres para obtener el permiso para navegar en el Támesis. La Marina 2012 ofrece amarras para barcos (South Dock Marina y Greenwich Yacht Club) de hasta 28 metros de eslora, y para barcos a motor (Millwall Dock) con un calado máximo de 8.2 metros. Si usted lleva su barco a Weymouth probablemente amarre en Portland (amarres para barcos de más de 24 metros) y viaje unos 15 minutos en taxi hasta el lugar del evento.

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Morris Yachts Morris Yachts builds boats that look great and sail even better.

Morris Yachts construye barcos que lucen fantástico y navegan aún mejor.

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he best advice I was given when I was buying a boat was that every day when I walked down the dock and saw my boat, I should get excited. I remembered that, and when I bought a boat it was one that I loved looking at. Oh, it sailed well too.

Cuyler Morris, president of Morris Yachts, and his team must have received the same advice.

There isn’t a boat in their two lines (M-Series Modern Classics and Ocean Series Performance Cruisers) that I don’t like.

I boarded an M-Series M36 day sailer at the Miami Shake-a-Leg docks. This Morris-built semi-custom yacht was tied between her sister ships the M29 and M42. It was an impressive lineup for these Maine-built boats. There were three of us on board: Cuyler Morris, Morris’ CEO Doug Metchick and me.

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l mejor consejo que recibí al comprar un barco fue que debería emocionarme todos los días cuando caminara por el muelle y lo viera. Recordé esas palabras y cuando compré un barco, elegí uno que me encantaba contemplar. Ah, y también navegaba perfectamente.

Cuyler Morris, presidente de Morris Yachts, y su equipo deben haber recibido el mismo consejo. No hay ningún barco en sus dos líneas que no me agrade.

Subí a bordo de un day sailer M36 en los muelles de Shake-a-Leg en Miami. Estaba amarrado entre un M29 y un M42; cada uno es la última oferta en su tipo en embarcaciones semi-personalizadas construidas por Morris. La formación de estos barcos construidos en Maine era impactante. Éramos tres personas a bordo: Cuyler Morris, el CEO de Morris, Doug Met-

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tremely light winds with gusts hitting five knots. Look out! It was getting crazy out there.

We had the full main up with only the working jib barely moving. Still it was an impressive performance that the boat was moving at all.

We would make two knots, on occasion. Then Cuyler made a suggestion. “Should I put up the G-zero?” That’s the North Sails designation for its light air gennaker. It made all the difference.

With the larger light-air sail flying I exceeded wind speed four times. Once I was making five knots. Holy smoke.

Punching the numbers into the sail area /displacement program reveals that the 36-footer has a number of 20.78 which places it just over the line in the racer category. Add, oh, let’s say, approximately 600 pounds for additional crew and a variety of boat “stuff” and it will quietly slip down into the upper (faster)range of the cruiser/racer category(19.9). That’s still a respectable place to hoist your sails from. Add its exemplary sailing performance in light air to its impeccable attention to construction details and you have a sailboat that anyone would be proud to own.

The 36-footer we sailed had the standard draft of five feet three inches. Other offers are a deep draft which at six feet six inches makes going to weather easier and a shoal keel of four-and-ahalf feet draft, perfect for cruising The Bahamas.

Designed by Sparkman & Stephens, Morris’ M36 is a traditional, classic styled boat intended for short or single-handed sailing. It shows a slightly curved shear line intended for day sailing, or weekending, it only has five feet of headroom and no lifelines. That’s okay, They would detract from the poetry of the look of the M-series yacht. Unless one is going offshore for an extended trip there really is no reason for them. A glance at the profile reveals

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chick y yo. Salimos del muelle para adentrarnos con vientos muy leves, con rachas que apenas llegaban a los cinco nudos. ¡Cuidado! Era una locura. Teníamos la vela mayor izada y el foque de trabajo apenas se sacudía. Aún así, era sorprendente que el barco siquiera se moviera.

Ocasionalmente, llegábamos a los dos nudos.

Entonces Cuyler hizo una sugerencia. “¿Pongo el G-zero?” Esa es la designación de North Sails para su gennaker de brisa leve. Realmente se sintió la diferencia. Con la vela para brisa leve más grande, superamos cuatro veces la velocidad del viento. En un momento alcanzamos los cinco nudos. ¡Dios mío!

En cuanto a los números de la superficie vélica /desplazamiento, un programa revela que la cifra de este barco de 11 metros es de 20,78, lo que lo coloca justo por sobre la línea de la categoría racer. Agreguemos aproximadamente 270 kilos de tripulación adicional y una variedad de “objetos” de barco y rápidamente caerá al rango superior (el más rápido) de la categoría cruiser/racer (19,9). Sigue siendo un barco respetable para izar las velas. Agreguemos su excelente desempeño en navegación en brisas leves a su impecable atención en los detalles de construcción, y obtendremos un velero que cualquiera estaría orgulloso de tener.

El velero de 11 metros en el que navegamos tenía el calado estándar de 1,60 metros. También se ofrece un calado más profundo que, con 2 metros, permite afrontar las dificultades de manera más fácil y una quilla baja con un calado de 1,37 metros, perfecto para navegar por Las Bahamas.

Diseñado por Sparkman & Stephens, el M36 de Morris es un barco tradicional de estilo clásico previsto para navegación corta o en solitario.

Presenta una línea con poco arrufo diseñada para navegar durante el día o durante el fin de semana, tiene sólo 1,5 metros de altura interior y no posee guardamancebo. Pero está bien, hubieran desmerecido la poesía del aspecto del velero de la serie M. A menos que uno se dirija a mar abierto para un viaje prolongado, realmente no hay razón para tenerlos. Una mirada a su perfil revela que posee un prolongado lanzamiento de su casco (una característica típica de los diseños de S&S), lo cual aumenta la línea de flotación, así como su velocidad, a medida que escora con el viento. El L.W. L. de 7,60 metros mide 3,35 metros menos que el L.O.A. de 11 metros, que cede casi el 30% de su eslora a los lanzamientos. ¡Eso sí que es generoso!

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that she has long overhangs(a mark of S&S designs), which increases the waterline, and so too its speed, as it heels over to the wind. The 25-foot L.W. L. is 11 feet less than the 36-foot L.O.A. that gives up nearly 30 percent of its length to overhangs. That‘s generous.

A modest, though comfortable cabin is below.

It contains a vanity head, a galley with sink, 12-volt refrigerator and provision storage. The port and starboard settees are thoughtfully designed for lounging or sleeping. The forepeak space contains a v-berth. Alternatively, the area is taken up with storage.

Forward of the helm are spacious port and starboard cockpit seats, over six feet in length that are suitable for seating six adults comfortably.

Cockpit seat hatches on all three seats allow lazarette access.

The thought that the company put into the performance is commendable. For instance the sail handling has been engineered for simplicity, reliability, and ease of use. All control lines, sheets and halyards are led below the deck to control/winch pods located aft in the cockpit.

Self-tailing primary winches are standard. The starboard winch is electric, which makes raising the mainsail from the cockpit easy. The only sheets running above deck are for the optional cruising gennaker. These are led aft to a location nearby the helmsman and are controlled by self-tailing manual winches. All of these features allow the helms-person to comfortably single-hand the boat whenever that becomes necessary. Cuyler said, “All of the boats are rigged the same.” That way, if you get aboard another Morris Yacht there is only a minimal learning curve to deal with.

It’s apparent that Morris loves their boats, even while they are building them. It shows in the teak decks and the joiner work. Being a semicustom boat, it will build the interior anyway an owner wants it. Like the late founder Tom Morris said “It’s all about sailing.” A telling quote, that is now emblazoned on the cover of the company’s sales brochure.

Debajo se encuentra una cabina modesta pero cómoda. Incluye un tocador, baño, una cocina con fregadero, una nevera de 12 voltios y un depósito de provisiones. Los asientos a babor y estribor están cuidadosamente pensados para relajarse o para dormir. El espacio del pique de proa contiene una litera en forma de V. Como alternativa, el área está ocupada con lugar para guardado.

Hacia el frente del timón se encuentran asientos de cabina a babor y estribor, con más de 1,80 metros en donde caben seis adultos cómodamente. Escotillas en los tres asientos permiten el acceso a la bodega.

La idea que la empresa puso en marcha es meritoria. Por ejemplo, el manejo de las velas ha sido diseñado para brindar simplicidad, confiabilidad y facilidad de uso. Todas las líneas de control, escotas y drizas corren por debajo de la cubierta hasta los pianos ubicados a popa en la cabina. Los molinetes autocazantes primarios son estándar. El molinete a estribor es eléctrico, lo que facilita el izamiento de la vela mayor desde la cabina.

Las únicas escotas que corren sobre la cubierta son para el gennaker opcional para navegar a velocidad de crucero. Éstas corren a popa hacia una ubicación cerca del timonel y se controlan mediante molinetes autocazantes manuales. Todas estas características le permiten al timonel comandar la embarcación con una sola mano cuando sea necesario. “Todos los barcos están aparejados de la misma manera”, explicó Cuyler.

De ese modo, si uno sube a bordo de otro barco de Morris Yacht, es poco lo que hay que aprender.

Salta a la vista que Morris ama sus barcos, incluso durante el proceso de construcción. Es notable en sus cubiertas de teca y en el trabajo de carpintería. Al tratarse de embarcaciones semipersonalizadas, el interior se construye como el dueño lo desee. Como dijo una vez su fundador, Tom Morris, “Sólo se trata de navegar”. Esta cita contundente hoy engalana la portada del folleto de ventas de la compañía.

It’s apparent that Morris loves their boats, even while they are building them. It shows in the teak decks and the joiner work. Being a semi-custom boat it will build the interior anyway an owner wants it.

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MJM 40z Text by | Texto por Bill Ando Photos by | Fotos por Onne van der Wal and Billy Black/MJM.

ob Johnstone knows how to keep peace at home—name every boat he builds after his wife.

Mary Johnstone’s Motorboat, that’s what the MJM stands for. At first glance it’s rather cryptic. Once you know what it means all of the mystery disappears—but the magic remains: a yacht of uncompromised quality.

Bob Johnstone explained, “We were getting older and realized that our boating was going to be in power boats.” Looking for a powerboat that handled the way he and Mary wanted, proved fruitless. Johnstone along with his brother Rod, are the “J” in J boats, the most successful production performance sailboat line in history.

So you can imagine that his bar is set mighty high. Being familiar with boat construction, he knew what he wanted and how to get it. He turned to Doug Zurn for the design and naval architecture. The Z in the boats’ designation stands for Zurn.

It was Zurn who drew all of the hulls from the 29-foot day boat through the 34z, the 36z and

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ob Johnstone ciertamente sabe cómo mantener la paz en el hogar: nombra cada barco que construye en honor a su esposa.

Mary Johnstone’s Motorboat, eso es lo que significan las siglas MJM. A primera vista suena bastante enigmático. Una vez que sabes lo que significa, el misterio desaparece, pero la magia permanece intacta: embarcaciones de calidad inigualable.

Bob Johnstone nos explica, “Nos estamos haciendo más grandes y nos dimos cuenta que el futuro de nuestra navegación estaba en las embarcaciones a motor”: Buscar un barco a motor que se desempañara de la manera que querían Mary y él resultó inútil. Johnstone y su hermano Rodd son la “J” en los veleros J, la línea de veleros con el desempeño más exitoso en la historia.

Así que, como podrán imaginarse, sus estándares son bastante altos. Al estar familiarizado con la construcción de barcos, sabía lo que quería y cómo conseguirlo. Recurrió a Doug Zurn para el diseño y la arquitectura naval. La Z en la denominación del barco viene de Zurn.

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“We are one of a few vessels of this size certified and built to ISO CE Mark Class A Ocean structural standards,” Johnstone said. Which means engineered to meet ISO structural standards for a vessel capable of 45 knots in 21 ft. seas.

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the 40z. For the construction, Johnstone enlisted Boston Boat Works, a company that has been building high-tech composite boats since 1996.

Let’s not forget the romantic notion, every boat that Bob Johnstone builds is named after his wife.

Zurn drew them all with a modified deep-V, offshore hull design with sharp entry and moderate beam having dual lifting strakes, chine flats, 19-degree transom deadrise carried forward 13 feet, that provide stability at rest, a dry ride and level acceleration.

The details of the rest of the boats’ lines combined with the execution of the build using Kevlar and epoxy, result in the boat being a point of deserved pride for Johnstone. “We are one of a few vessels of this size certified and built to ISO CE Mark Class A Ocean structural standards,” Johnstone said. Which means engineered to meet ISO structural standards for a vessel capable of 45 knots in 21 ft. seas. That’s a beating.

Since all systems and finishes are “builder installed” nothing is left to chance. Every MJM yacht is launched in Boston Harbor and undergoes sea trials before delivery. Tests of systems and calibration of instruments are conducted to insure zero defects. That way when an owner takes delivery, the only surprises are good ones.

Here is how they get it that way: exceptionally

Fue Zurn quien tomó el casco del day-boat 29z de 9 metros y lo adaptó al 34z, al 36z y al 40z.

Para la construcción, Johnstone reclutó a Boston Boat Works, una compañía que lleva fabricando barcos de material compuesto de alta tecnología desde 1996.

Zurn los diseñó a todos con un casco modificado en forma de V profunda, con entrada pronunciada y manga moderada, y un ángulo de casco en popa de 19 grados llevado 4 metros hacia adelante, los cuales brindan estabilidad con el barco parado, un paseo seco y aceleración rápida.

Los detalles del resto de la línea de embarcaciones, combinados con la ejecución de la construcción utilizando Kevlar y epoxy, tienen como resultado un barco de merecido orgullo para Johnstone. “Tenemos una de las pocas embarcaciones de este tamaño certificadas y construidas según los estándares estructurales ISO CE Mark Class A Ocean”, mencionó Johnstone. Además, está diseñado para cumplir con los estándares estructurales ISO para embarcaciones que alcanzan los 45 nudos en mares de 6,5 metros. Esa sí que es una buena marca.

Como todos los sistemas y terminaciones son “instalados por el constructor”, nada está librado al azar. Todas las embarcaciones de MJM se botan en Boston Harbor y son sometidas a pruebas en el mar antes de entregarlas. Se prueban los sistemas y se calibran los instrumentos para garantizar que no haya ningún defecto. De esta manera, cuando el dueño recibe la entrega, sólo hay buenas sorpresas.

Así es como lo logran: el uso de material de Vidrio-E/Kevlar pre-impregnado cosido y biaxial sometido a mucha presión con epoxy Gougeon de secado lento, con una relación de vidrio a epoxy de 60:40 tiene como resultado una construcción de material compuesto excepcionalmente fuerte y liviana. El material húmedo y comprimido se transfiere y se coloca en capas en un molde con un centro de espuma de célula cerrada CoreCell de 1”, luego se embolsa al vacío a 14,7 psi para comprimir/unir el laminado y eliminar los vacíos de aire antes del curado a 145 grados Fahrenheit durante 48 horas.

Me encontraba a bordo de un 40z, edición Downeast, en el Canal Intracostero en Palm Beach

strong & light composite construction results from the use of pre-impregnated stitched biaxial E-glass/Kevlar material under great pressure with Gougeon slow-set epoxy, with a glass to epoxy ratio of 60:40. Damp, compressed material is transferred to and layered into the mold with 1” CoreCell closed-cell foam core, then vacuum-bagged to 14.7 psi to compress/bond the laminate and eliminate air voids prior to postcuring at 145-degrees Fahrenheit for 48 hours.

I was aboard a 40z, Downeast edition, on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach with Bob Johnstone and Scott Smith, co-owner of Boston Boat Works. Also on board was a couple who were considering buying an MJM boat.

Conditions were light and the seas were flat.

The perfect day for a boat ride. We were heading north from the boat show, sailing in a no-wake zone for a few miles. So, we were forced to keep the speed down to a crawl. Once we got out of the no-wake area and were able to open it up, I got out my critic’s pen. It didn’t write a thing, the boat performed impeccably.

Johnstone adjusted the trim tabs, then gave it full throttle. There was no appreciable bow rise, preventing forward vision. We easily reached its top speed of 39 knots (45 mph). The boat turned at speed nicely, crossing a few wakes the MJM 40z exhibited no yaw or rolling at all. Impressive to me, and the potential customers, but to Johnstone and Smith, it was just another day on the water with the boat they built. No surprises.

“Twice the fun half the fuel,” has long been MJM’s mantra. The boats use half the fuel of

con Bob Johnstone, que llevaba a Scott Smith, copropietario de Boston Boat Works. También a bordo se encontraba una pareja que estaba considerando comprar una embarcación MJM. Las condiciones eran tranquilas y el mar estaba calmo. El día perfecto para un paseo en barco.

Nos dirigíamos hacia el norte de la exhibición de embarcaciones, al principio nos vimos obligados a mantener una baja velocidad y a avanzar muy lentamente. Una vez que pudimos acelerar, saqué mi lapicera y me dispuse a escribir mi crítica. No escribí nada, el desempeño del barco fue impecable.

Johnstone ajustó los compensadores aerodinámicos y lo puso a velocidad máxima. No se observó elevación de la proa que dificultara la visión hacia el frente. Alcanzamos muy fácilmente la velocidad máxima de 39 nudos (72,5 km/h). El barco giró con precisión a velocidad y, al atravesar algunas estelas, el MJM 40z no se balanceó ni se desvió en absoluto. Para mí y para los posibles clientes, fue digno de admirar, para Johnstone y Smith, se trataba de un día habitual en el agua con el barco que constru-

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“Twice the fun half the fuel,” has long been MJM’s mantra. The boats use half the fuel of their counterparts at 25 knots and faster.

their counterparts at 25 knots and faster. Even talking was a snap. No matter what speed we were doing or where we stood in the boat, conversation was never a problem.

Something that impressed me was the items that were standard: The dinette converts to a Pullman style double berth with privacy curtain and the pilothouse becomes a twin sleeping cabin when surrounded by privacy curtains.

Johnstone said, “Most of the time you’ll go there will be just two people. Occasionally friends or family will be along for an overnight.

So they can be accommodated.” They’ve also included a separate shower on the starboard side of the forward cabin.

Side-opening doors, port and starboard, abaft the rear-facing settees, overcome a common problem— boarding or disembarking when handling dock lines. There is also a door in the starboard transom that can be utilized for boarding from the swim platform by raising the settee and removing the cushion. Roll-up side and aft curtains and three fully-opening windshield panels regulate airflow in the pilothouse.

The combination of the maneuverability of Volvo’s IPS drive and the fact that the MJM 40z lived up to its reputation impressed the couple; 2 days later they purchased a new 40z with the same hull color as the one we were on, majestic blue.

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yeron. No había sorpresas.

“El doble de diversión con la mitad del combustible”, ha sido el mantra de MJM desde hace mucho tiempo. Los barcos utilizan la mitad del combustible que sus competidores a 25 nudos e incluso a mayor velocidad. Hasta hablar fue muy fácil. Sin importar a qué velocidad íbamos o en qué parte del barco estábamos, conversar no fue un problema en ningún momento.

Algo que me impresionó fueron las acomodaciones que son estándar: hay una litera doble en el área de comedor; el comedor se hace doble y la cabina también se convierte. Las dos áreas pueden cerrarse con una cremallera para tener privacidad. Johnstone explicó, “La mayoría de las veces sólo habrá dos personas. Ocasionalmente puede haber amigos o familiares que se queden a pasar la noche y de esta manera tienen lugar”. También incluyeron una ducha separada a estribor de la cabina del frente.

Puertas que se abren hacia los lados, a babor y estribor, hacia la popa de los asientos que miran hacia atrás, sortean un problema común: abordar y desembarcar cuando se están manipulando los cabos de amarre. También hay una puerta en la popa a estribor que puede utilizarse para abordar desde la plataforma de baño elevando el asiento y quitando el cojín. Cortinas laterales y a popa que se enrollan hacia arriba y tres paneles parabrisas de apertura completa regulan la entrada de aire en la timonera.

La combinación de la maniobrabilidad del sistema de propulsión IPS de Volvo y el hecho de que el MJM 40z estuviera a la altura de su reputación, impresionó a la pareja; dos días después compraron un nuevo 40z, con el casco del mismo color que el del barco en el que estuvimos, majestic blue.

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Avant-garde design for a new lifestyle at sea.

Diseño de vanguardia para un nuevo estilo de vida en el mar.

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aithful to its own DNA, Pershing, a brand of the Ferretti Group, among the main worldwide producers of high performance open motor yachts of 15 to 35 metres, has created a new racy and modern model, with maximum comfort on board that offers continuity between the interiors and the exteriors, and incomparable living spaces.

The new Pershing 92’, pencilled by designer Fulvio De Simoni with the fundamental support of the technical staff of Pershing and the close collaboration with Norberto Ferretti, the AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology) and the Centro Stile of the Ferretti Group, is characterized by its slim and aggressive external profile, with tight lines that permit the enlargement of the internal volume, creating more room especially in the hall and the stern cockpit on the main deck.

Pershing 92’ develops all the stylistic elements that distinguish the models of its fleet: the windows of the superstructure, the wide glass walls, the big foldaway door which divides the cockpit from the hall, as well as the inimitable performance of each Pershing yacht.

An absolute novelty lies in the choice of color for the hull: white pearl, a distinctive note of the new Pershing model, which has always anticipated design standards and established the trends of international sailing.

The sun deck is one of the strengths of the new yacht. A more spacious deck, characterized by larger sizes to ensure maximum relaxation and

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iel a su propio ADN, Pershing, una marca del Grupo Ferretti, uno de los principales constructores mundiales de barcos de lujo de alto rendimiento de entre 15 y 35 metros, ha creado un nuevo modelo osado y moderno, con máximo confort a bordo, logrando continuidad entre el interior y exterior, y con incomparables espacios destinados a vivienda.

El nuevo Pershing 92’, diseñado por el Fulvio De Simoni con el apoyo fundamental del personal técnico de Pershing y la colaboración de Norberto Ferretti, asi como la AYT (Tecnología Avanzada de Yates) y el Centro Stile del Grupo Ferretti, se caracteriza por su externo perfil delgado y agresivo, con líneas ajustadas que permiten la ampliación del volumen interno, creando más espacio, principalmente en el pasillo y en la cabina de popa de la cubierta principal.

El Pershing 92’ desarrolla todos los elementos realistas que distinguen a los modelos de la flota: las ventanas de la superestructura, los amplios ventanales de vidrio, la gran puerta plegable que divide la cabina del pasillo, al igual que el inimitable desempeño de cada una de las embarcaciones de Pershing.

La cubierta superior es una de las fortalezas del nuevo barco. Se trata de una cubierta más espaciosa para garantizar una máxima relajación y privacidad a bordo, en un área exclusiva para la bienvenida del dueño del barco y sus invitados. Además de su tamaño, la accesibilidad de la cubierta superior ha sido mejorada gracias a

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g 92’ privacy on board, in an exclusive area that welcomes the ship owner and his guests.

Apart from size, the accessibility to the sun deck has been improved, thanks to a wide staircase that facilitates access to the bridge. This does not modify the racy and slim profile of the hull thanks to a careful study of space that makes the sun deck almost invisible.

On the bow sun deck, there is a big seat with an adjustable coffee table, in front of another big permanent sun deck.

The wide cockpit, furnished with two sofas facing one another, a big table and a mobile bar, is striking because of its airy spaces, and it is one of the most comfortable areas on the boat.

In line with the continuous evolution of the Pershing fleet, this area seems to extend into the big upper hall where life on board is fully expressed and where natural light flows in generously through the apertures of the big lateral windows. And that is not all: as it was on its predecessors, from the bow, one can access the hall through a foldaway glass door, designed in collaboration with Besenzoni, made up of two independent sections equipped with electro-hydraulic handling, which slide downwards until they vanish.

The elegance of the furnishings is the result of the collaborative teamwork of two historic Made in Italy labels: Poltrona Frau, which has designed the pilot house, all the seating and all the details of the internal furnishing, and

una amplia escalera que facilita el acceso al puente. Esto no modifica el perfil osado y delgado del casco, gracias a un cuidadoso estudio del espacio que hace que la cubierta superior sea casi invisible.

La cubierta superior de proa cuenta con un gran asiento y una mesa ratona ajustable, frente a otra gran cubierta permanente.

La amplia cabina, amoblada con dos sillones enfrentados, una amplia mesa y un bar móvil, es impactante debido a sus espacios abiertos y es una de las áreas más cómodas del barco.

La elegancia de los muebles de interior es el resultado del trabajo en equipo de dos históricas marcas italianas: Poltrona Frau, que ha diseñado y elaborado la timonera, todos los asientos y todos los detalles del amueblamiento interior, y Ernestomeda, que realizó la cocina.

La cubierta inferior, a la que se puede acceder desde una cómoda escalera detrás del asiento del timonel, consta de cuatro camarotes: una suite armador, ubicada en la mitad del barco y realzada por la sugestiva luz natural, el camarote VIP en la proa, cuyos muebles y espacios han sido estudiados al más mínimo detalle y dos camarotes para invitados con dos camas, una al lado de la otra, y un baño en suite. El uso del cuero de Poltrona Frau en las habitaciones enriquece todos los asientos y las camas, creando así una atmósfera acogedora y sofisticada.

Por último, en la popa, sobre la sala de máquinas que alberga dos motores MTU, hay un es-

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Ernestomeda, which created the kitchen.

The area below deck, which can be accessed through a comfortable staircase behind the pilot’s seat, consists of 4 cabins: a full-beam ship owner suite, situated in the middle of the boat enhanced by suggestive natural lighting, the VIP Pershing cabin at the bow with furnishings and spaces that have been studied up to the finest detail and two guest cabins with two side by side beds and an en-suite bathroom. The use of Poltrona Frau leather enriches all the seats and beds, contributing to a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere.

Accessible from inside and outside, there is an area at the stern that has been equipped as crew lodging. It is made up of two cabins with bathrooms that are linked to the kitchen.

Finally, at the stern, above the engine room, where two MTU motors are situated, there is a spacious hangar with a folding swimming platform that allows for storage of a tender and a water motor. In the standard version, Pershing 92 is motorized by 2 MTU diesel of 16 V with 2638 horse power with surface propellers and ARNESON transmission, and reaches the maximum velocity of 42 knots and 38 knots at cruising speed.

Its slimmer profile, larger volume and the study of space confirm the great care given to the project making Pershing 92’ a new point of reference that can revolutionize the concept of on board living.

“Always faithful to the philosophy of the brand, the Pershing 92’ has once again shown the perfect mix of technical innovation and avant-garde design, an indissoluble binominal that makes Pershing one of the most representative Italian nautical brands worldwide, contributing to the prestige of the Ferretti Group at an international level” – declares Norberto Ferretti, President and Founder of the Ferretti Group, who follows the new products of the Pershing brand and all the Ferretti Group brands personally. | 40 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com

www.pershing-yacht.com pacioso hangar con una plataforma de baño plegable que permite el guardado de una embarcación auxiliar y una moto de agua. En la versión estándar, el Pershing 92 está impulsado por dos motores MTU diesel de 16 V con 2.638 caballos de fuerza, con hélices de superficie y transmisión ARNESON, y alcanza una velocidad máxima de 42 nudos y de 38 nudos a velocidad crucero.

Su delgado perfil, su gran volumen y el estudio del espacio confirman la gran atención puesta en el proyecto, haciendo del Pershing 92’ un nuevo punto de referencia que puede revolucionar del concepto de la vida a bordo.

“Siempre fiel a la filosofía de la marca, el Pershing 92’ ha demostrado una vez más la combinación perfecta entre innovación y diseño de vanguardia, una dupla inseparable que hace que la marca Pershing sea uno de los representantes de la náutica italiana en el mundo, contribuyendo al prestigio del Grupo Ferretti a nivel internacional” – dice Norberto Ferretti, presidente y fundador del Grupo Ferretti, quien se encarga personalmente de seguir los nuevos productos de Pershing y a todas las marcas del Grupo Ferretti.

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1925 William Hand Schooner to Sail Again This Summer

Una goleta William Hand de 1925 navegará nuevamente este verano Text & Photos by | Texto y Fotos por Bonnie Obremski

piece of history is getting a $175,000 face-lift. The 87-year-old wooden schooner “Hindu” is more than a showpiece, it’s a sweet ride. This May, everyone is invited to hop aboard. First stop: Key West, FL. “‘Hindu is a dream come true,” new owner William L. Rowan, 67, of Key West said on a Sunday in February.

Setting down his woodworking tools and wiping the sweat from his brow he states, “I’m happy I could save this historic boat before it rotted away.” Rowan, a historical architect, has been working with a team that has replaced hull planking, cotton caulking, keel bolts, and innumerable other parts on Hindu over the past seven months.

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A History of Service At Sea The story behind this sleek, 79-foot schooner rivals the tall tales of any salty dog. The famous William H. Hand Jr. of Fairhaven, MA who pioneered V-bottom power boats, designed the pleasure yacht in 1925 for a wealthy family who commissioned the Hodgdon Brothers in East Boothbay, ME to build her. They named her the “Princess Pat” after British Princess Patricia who sewed banners for a military unit in

na embarcación histórica recibe una cirugía cosmética de $175.000. La goleta de madera de 87 años llamada “Hindú” es mucho más que una obra de exhibición; es un paseo inolvidable.

El próximo mes de mayo están todos invitados a subir a bordo. Primera parada: Key West, FL. “‘Hindú es un sueño hecho realidad”, nos contó su nuevo dueño William L. Rowan, de 67 años, oriundo de Key West, un día domingo del mes de febrero mientras apoyaba sus herramientas de carpintería y se limpiaba el sudor de la frente. “Estoy muy contento de haber podido salvar este histórico barco antes de que terminara pudriéndose”. Rowan, arquitecto de profesión, ha estado trabajando con un equipo que ha reemplazado el forro del casco, su calafate de algodón, los pasantes de la quilla y otras innumerables piezas del Hindú en los últimos siete meses.

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Una historia de servicio en el mar La historia detrás de esta esbelta goleta de casi 25 metros compite con los extraordinarios relatos de cualquier otro viejo lobo de mar. El famoso William H. Hand Jr. de Fairhaven, MA, quien fuera pionero

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Canada at the turn of the 20th century. The soldiers, in turn, honored her in a song. Like her namesake, the schooner proved to be beautiful and capable.

In 1938 William A. Parker bought the schooner and sailed her to India to retrieve spices for trade in the U.S. The schooner’s name had changed twice by the time Parker bought the boat going from Princess Pat to Saispas (French for “do not know”), to Anna Lee Ames. Parker changed the boat’s name for the last time following his journey to India, christening her Hindu.

Two years later during World War II, the U.S. Navy commissioned the schooner, painted her gray and mounted a machine gun on her foredeck. According to log books, she patrolled the coast searching for German U-boats engaging them on more than one occasion. Following the war, Hindu settled in Provincetown, MA in 1946 and remained there for decades serving as a charter vessel that helped former owner Albert “Al” Avellar, Jr. pioneer the whalewatching industry on the east coast.

Despite the boat’s popularity in Provincetown, Hindu ultimately fell into disrepair in the early 2000’s. She was facing demolition in a Massachusetts boatyard when Kevin “Foggy” Foley, 65, of Key West, FL rallied enough support to fully rebuild her in 2006. Foley grew up in Massachusetts and developed a strong connection with Hindu having crewed on her as a 12year-old boy. He went on to charter the Hindu in Provincetown for the summer seasons and Key West during the winter until a series of unfortunate events resulted in a bank ownership in 2009. The boat deteriorated once again as it sat unused for nearly two years in a Key West boatyard.

Last August William Rowan bought “Hindu” from the bank and began restoration work with the help of friends and family. “My dad doesn’t just own a boat,” Joshua Rowan said. “He’s a caretaker of an important part of our history.”

A new branch on “Hindu” family tree “It’s been a long road and my family has sacrificed a lot of time and money, but I think it’s paid off,” Rowan said, looking up from his box of electrical wiring equipment. “We’ve been very lucky that so many people have helped us along the way. By the time we’re done, I think the boat will be in the best shape of its life.”

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con los barcos a motor de fondo en forma de V, diseñó este barco en 1925 para una familia adinerada que le encargó a Hodgdon Brothers en East Boothbay, ME que lo construyera. Lo nombraron “Princess Pat” en honor a la Princesa británica Patricia, quien cosía banderas para una unidad militar que se encontraba en Canadá a comienzos del siglo XX. A cambio, los soldados le dedicaron una canción y al igual que su homónima, la goleta demostró ser hermosa y capaz.

En 1938 William A. Parker compró la goleta y navegó con ella hasta India para conseguir especias para comercializar en los Estados Unidos. El nombre de la goleta ya había sido cambiado dos veces para cuando Parker la compró: pasó de Princess Pat a Saispas (en francés “no lo sé”) y nuevamente a Anna Lee Ames. Parker le cambió el nombre por última vez luego de su travesía a la India, bautizándola Hindú.

Dos años después durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, pintada de gris y con una ametralladora montada en la cubierta de proa, la goleta estuvo al servicio de la Marina de los Estados Unidos,. De acuerdo a la bitácora, patrullaba la costa en busca de U-boots alemanes, enfrentándose a ellos en más de una ocasión. Luego de la guerra, Hindú se estableció en Provincetown, MA en 1946 y permaneció allí varias décadas, donde funcionó como embarcación charter y ayudó a su dueño anterior Albert “Al” Avellar, Jr. a ser pionero en la industria del avistamiento de ballenas en la costa este.

A pesar de la popularidad de la goleta en Provincetown, Hindú finalmente cayó en total deterioro a comienzos del siglo XXI. Estaba a punto de ser desguazada en un varadero de Massachusetts cuando Kevin “Foggy” Foley, de 65 años, oriundo de Key West, FL consiguió el apoyo suficiente para reconstruirla en el año 2006. Foley creció en Massachusetts y desarrolló una conexión muy fuerte con Hindú, siendo miembro de su tripulación cuando era un niño de 12 años. Procedió a rentar al Hindú en Provincetown durante las temporadas de verano y en Key West durante el invierno, hasta que una serie de eventos desafortunados tuvo como consecuencia que un banco se adueñara de ella en 2009. El barco se deterioró nuevamente y quedó sin utilizarse en un astillero de Key West durante casi dos años.

El pasado mes de agosto, William Rowan compró el “Hindú” al banco y comenzó los trabajos de restauración con la ayuda de familiares y amigos. “Mi padre no sólo es dueño de un barco”, dijo Joshua Rowan. “Es un cuidador de una parte importante de nuestra historia”.

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sponsored the replacement of hull planks, donating $350 each. Currently, Hindu’s all-female crew is raising money to complete the schooner’s restoration by selling “topless” calendars. The calendars feature professionally shot black-and-white photographs of the women at work, not wearing shirts, but obscured by marine equipment.

Beginning in May, Rowan and his crew will sail north from Key West, FL to Provincetown, MA stopping along the way to join other tall ships in public events organized by the military, Operation Sail, Inc. (OpSail) and Tall Ships America (ASTA). The Rowans are accepting applications for one or two paying guests who would like to crew on some or the entire journey north. Dockside tours during events are free and open to the public.

“My parents always instilled an appreciation of history, especially of the tall ships, when we were growing up,” Bonnie Rowan said. “It makes me happy to think they are now a part of that history.”

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The 87-year-old wooden schooner “Hindu” is more than a showpiece, it’s a sweet ride. This May, everyone is invited to hop aboard.

First stop: Key West, FL. Una nueva rama en el árbol genealógico del “Hindú” A partir de mayo, Rowan y su tripulación zarparán hacia el norte desde Key West, FL hasta Provincetown, MA haciendo algunas paradas en el camino para unirse a otros grandes veleros en eventos públicos organizados por los militares, Operation Sail, Inc. (OpSail) y Tall Ships America (ASTA). En este momento, los Rowan se encuentran recibiendo solicitudes con el fin de elegir uno o dos invitados que quieran sumarse a la tripulación en todo o en parte del viaje hacia el norte, quienes deberán abonar un cargo. Los tours mientras el barco se encuentre en el muelle durante los eventos son gratuitos y abiertos al público.

Para obtener más información envíe un email a hinducharters@gmail.com

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Onne van der Wal or the past 20 years, Onne van der Wal has traveled to tropical destinations, the Norwegian Arctic and as far South as Antarctica in search of breathtaking photo opportunities. He mixes scenes from the nautical world with dramatic backdrops to create his award winning images.

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Formerly a professional yacht racer, Onne found his passion for photography while competing in the Whitbread Around the World Race as a member of the Dutch team’s famous entry, Flyer. Using every opportunity to capture on film the incredible action of racing on

urante los últimos 20 años, Onne van der Wal ha viajado a destinos tropicales, el Ártico noruego y ha llegado tan al sur como la Antártida en busca de oportunidades para tomar fotografías sorprendentes.

Mezcla escenas del mundo náutico con fondos dramáticos para crear sus imágenes ganadoras de premios.

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Un ex-competidor profesional de regatas, Onne descubrió su pasión por la fotografía mientras competía en la Whitbread Round the World Race como miembro del equipo alemán, el Flyer. Utilizando cada oportunidad que se pre-

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These days, Onne prefers to chase light and beautiful scenery found in picturesque coves, action packed regattas, and bustling nautical towns around the world, including his hometown of Newport, Rhode Island.

the open oceans, he specialized in dangling high atop a mast some 100 feet above the rising swell. It was this dramatic work that launched his successful nautical, sailing and yacht photography career.

These days, Onne prefers to chase light and beautiful scenery found in picturesque coves, action packed regattas, and bustling nautical towns around the world, including his hometown of Newport, Rhode Island. He is one of the most admired and prolific shooters in the nautical world, and his stature as an “Explorer” allows him to share his passion and expertise with others in seminars, lectures and workshops throughout the United States.

Onne has a studio and retail gallery of his work in downtown Newport - the heart of the sailing and yachting community on the east coast.

Here you can choose from nearly 300 signed and numbered Limited Edition Giclee prints.

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sentaba para capturar en imágenes la increíble acción de la competencia en mar abierto, especializándose en tomar fotografías desde lo alto del mástil aproximadamente a 30 metros por encima del oleaje. Fue esta tarea dramática la que catapultó su exitosa carrera en la fotografía náutica.

Por estos días, Onne prefiere perseguir la luz y los hermosos paisajes que se encuentran en pintorescas ensenadas, regatas repletas de acción y bulliciosos pueblos náuticos de todo el mundo, como su ciudad natal de Newport, Rhode Island.

Es uno de los fotógrafos más admirados y prolíficos del mundo de la navegación y su condi-

ción de “Explorador de la Luz” le permite compartir su pasión y sus conocimientos con otras personas en seminarios, charlas y talleres alrededor de los Estados Unidos.

of beautifully printed photos on canvas wraps, printed on aluminum, mounted on Plexiglas, as well as framed in standard and custom frames.

Tenley, Onne’s wife and a former interior designer, has a flair for arranging collections of Onne’s prints for home, office, hotel or public installation and is often on hand to lend her expertise to your artwork selection. With photographs spanning his 30 years of shooting there is something for everyone in his collection of nautical details, beaches and boats, harbors, regattas, coastal scenes and landscapes.

Assignment work and stock photography sales round out Onne’s photographic career and he is

Onne tiene un estudio y una galería de venta al público donde expone sus trabajos en el centro de Newport, el corazón de la comunidad náutica y de la navegación en la costa este. Aquí se puede elegir entre casi 300 impresiones Giclee Edición Limitada firmadas y numeradas. La galería también presenta una abundante oferta de hermosas fotografías impresas en lienzo envuelto, montadas en Plexiglás, impresas en aluminio y enmarcadas en marcos estándar y personalizados. Tenley, la esposa de Onne y exdiseñadora de interiores, tiene un don para organizar colecciones de las impresiones de Onne para instalaciones en hogares, oficinas, hoteles o públicas, y generalmente se encuentra cerca para ofrecer sus conocimientos cuando uno está eligiendo una obra de arte. Con fotografías que abarcan sus 30 años como fotógrafo, www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 51 |

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often the top choice for advertising agencies, marine manufacturers, and travel and marine publications around the world. In the winter of 2003, Onne was chosen to photograph an epic journey to retrace the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton on the Island of South Georgia in the Falkland Islands. His images are sold to an impressive editorial and advertising client list and his “brand” is often synonymous with top marine companies like Morris Yachts & The Hinckley Company, including the designation as “official photographer” of the Classic J Class sailing yachts.

Visit Onne’s gallery and portfolio online at: www.vanderwal.com

hay algo para cada uno en su colección de detalles náuticos, playas y embarcaciones, puertos, regatas, escenas y paisajes costeros.

Los trabajos por encargo y la venta de fotografías de archivo completan la carrera fotográfica de Onne, quien suele ser la primera opción para agencias de publicidad, constructores marítimos y publicaciones náuticas y de viajes de todo el mundo. En invierno de 2003, Onne fue elegido para fotografiar un viaje épico con el fin de volver sobre los pasos de Sir Ernest Shackleton en la Isla Georgia del Sur en las Islas Malvinas. Sus imágenes se venden a una impresionante lista de clientes editoriales y publicitarios y su “marca” es normalmente sinónimo de compañías náuticas como Morris Yachts y The Hinckley Company, e incluye la designación como “fotógrafo oficial” de las embarcaciones clásicas de la Clase J.

All photos courtesy of Onne van der Wal

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MIKE HORN AND THE PANGAEA EXPEDITION MIKE HORN Y LA EXPEDICIÓN PANGAEA Photos by | Fotos por Chase Jarvis/Panerai

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his summer, this celebrated South African explorer is culminating the final leg of a four-year expedition which was launched in October 2008 from the southernmost city in the world: Ushuaia, capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego. This journey, which was done in several stages, took him to every single continent, including Antarctica, to raise awareness of the current state of our planet.

The name of the expedition is ‘Pangaea’ and – in accordance with the motto of the expedition ‘explore, learn, act’ – Mike Horn did not restrict himself to observing, but was actively involved in trying to make our planet a better place. Learn more about the project in www.mikehorn.com.

The headquarters of Pangaea, for the four years of the expedition, was an aluminum ship built in Brazil. At 35 meters in length, the 30-berth vessel combines comfort and safety with rugged versatility and premium innovation. Integrated in Pangaea are the latest state-of-the-art and eco-friendly, sustainable technologies with Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engines, solar panels, a recyclable aluminum hull and trawling nets for bottles.

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ste reconocido explorador sudafricano partió hace cuatro años en una interesante expedición que lo llevó por cada continente, incluida la Antártida, con la intención de hacer tomar conciencia sobre el estado actual de nuestro planeta.

El nombre de la expedición es ‘Pangea’ y, de acuerdo con el lema ‘explorar, aprender, actuar’, Mike Horn no se limitó a observar, sino que se involucró activamente en tratar de convertir nuestro planeta en un mejor lugar.

Lea más sobre el tema en www.mikehorn.com El cuartel de Pangea, durante los cuatro años de la expedición, fue una embarcación construida en Brasil, bajo rigurosas medidas medioambientales, que está equipada con alta tecnología innovadora, instalaciones de comunicación y conferencia, y alojamiento para 30 personas.

Durante la expedición, Mike Horn trabajó junto a varios institutos educativos y expertos locales de cada región. Estos jóvenes adultos, con el apoyo de especialistas en medio ambiente, participaron en proyectos de limpieza y otras tareas que beneficiaron a los habitantes, al medio ambiente y, lo que es más importante, al futuro de nuestro planeta.

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statement of the expedition: to enhance a respect for the environment and thus preserve the planet for future generations.

During the expedition Mike Horn worked together with various educational institutes and local experts in each region. These young adults, whilst supported by environmental specialists, engaged in clean-up projects and other tasks that could benefit the inhabitants, the environment, and most importantly, the future of our planet.

This new challenge of the explorer who became famous for reaching the North Pole on foot has been supported by Officine Panerai.

The Florentine company, which has become renowned throughout the world for its highly technological, innovative sports watches asked Mike Horn to wear a specially designed model, thus putting it to the test. Respecting Panerai’s tradition, it was a laboratory watch on which studies measuring its resistance and functionality, under extreme conditions, were carried out.

PANERAI LUMINOR 1950 SUBMERSIBLE DEPTH GAUGE FOR THE PANGAEA EXPEDITION With the Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge Officine model, Panerai marks its historic continuity and reaffirms its great traditions in the field of professional precision measuring instruments. The first professional divers’ watches in history were created by Panerai and supplied to the commandos of the Italian Navy in the first half of the 20th century. Panerai also made the depth gauges which these pioneers wore on their wrists.

Today these two indispensable measuring devices have been combined in a single instrument: the Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge. This new model from the Officine

famoso por llegar al Polo Norte a pie fue auspiciado por Officine Panerai. Esta empresa florentina, que ha sido reconocida en todo el mundo por sus innovadores relojes deportivos altamente tecnológicos, le solicitó a Mike Horn que utilizara un modelo diseñado especial, poniéndolo así a prueba. Respetando la tradición de Panerai, es un reloj de laboratorio sobre el cual se realizaron estudios para medir su resistencia y funcionalidad en condiciones extremas.

PANERAI LUMINOR 1950 SUBMERSIBLE DEPTH GAUGE PARA LA EXPEDICIÓN DE PANGEA Con el modelo Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge, Officine Panerai marca su continuidad histórica y reafirma su larga trayectoria en el campo de los instrumentos de medición con precisión profesional. Los primeros relojes para profesionales de buceo en la historia fueron creados por Panerai y fueron entregados a los comandos de la marina italiana durante la primera mitad del siglo XX. Panerai también creo los relojes con profundímetros que estos pioneros llevaban en la muñeca.

A diferencia de estos históricos profundímetros de muñeca que podían utilizarse hasta los 30 metros de profundidad, el innovador Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge toma mediciones hasta 120 metros de profundidad y también memoriza la mayor profundidad registrada en el transcurso de una inmersión. Todo esto es posible mediante un sofisticado dispositivo electrónico, un instrumento independiente colocado dentro del armazón del reloj.

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Panerai Manufacture is an underwater watch with automatic winding and a chronometer certificate (C.O.S.C.) It is fitted with a depth gauge, the measurement accuracy of which has been individually tested and certified by the officially qualified body METAS (the Federal Office of Metrology based in Berne, Switzerland). Officine Panerai was keen for this watch to have this certification, being well aware of the fact that malfunctioning of the depth gauge or the display of inaccurate measurements, could result in dangerous situations for the divers.

The Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge is officially recognized as a professional instrument.

With the unmistakable case of the Luminor models, milled from a solid block and distinguished by the bridge with the lever device protecting the winding crown, the Depth Gauge is water-resistant to 120 metres. It is

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47 mm in diameter like the historic models and is executed in titanium, a hypo-allergenic metal that is extremely resistant and at the same time very light; in contrast, the depth gauge push-piece and the bridge protecting the winding crown are in brushed steel.

Unlike the historic wrist depth gauges used by the Italian Navy, which were usable to a depth of 30 metres, the innovative Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge measures depths of 120 metres, and it also memorizes the greatest depth encountered in the course of the dive. This is achieved by a sophisticated electronic device, an independent instrument fitted inside the case of the watch.

A wholly mechanical depth gauge was not selected since the technology available would not have satisfied the standards of safety and accuracy required by Panerai.

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South Pacific Rallies & Rendezvous Rallies y Reuniones en el Pacífico Sur Text & Photos by | Texto y Fotos por Diane Selkirk

n case you haven’t heard, the South Pacific, which has long been known for its isolated anchorages and miles of solitary sailing, has gotten a bit racy. Between the initial migration of the Pacific Puddle Jumpers in March and April, to the Port2Port rally from Vanuatu to Bundaberg, Australia in October and November, or the All Points Rally to Opua, New Zealand in November, there are more than a few opportunities to get your race on. Check out these very cool annual yachting events— they offer plenty of opportunity to pull out your racing sails and compete formally or informally with fellow sailors, but they still leave loads of time to kick back and soak up all the South Pacific has to offer.

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or si no lo saben, el Pacífico Sur, conocido por sus lugares aislados y sus largas millas de navegación en solitario, está cada vez más concurrido. Entre la migración inicial de los Pacific Puddle Jumpers en marzo y abril, el rally Port2Port desde Vanuatu hasta Bundaberg, Australia en octubre y noviembre, y el All Points Rally a Opua, Nueva Zelanda en noviembre, se presentan unas cuantas oportunidades para participar en competencias. Infórmese acerca de estos impresionantes eventos anuales de yachting; ofrecen diversas oportunidades para izar las velas de regata y competir, formal o informalmente, con otros navegantes, pero dejan una buena cantidad de tiempo para relajarse y disfrutar de todo lo que el Pacífico Sur tiene para ofrecer.

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Paci fi c Pu ddle Jump ( Mar zo, Ab ri l, M ayo ) www.pacificpuddlejump.com No es una regata, ni siquiera un rally realmente. El evento Pacific Puddle Jump es más bien un pasaje anual de veleros organizado informalmente, que zarpan de la costa oeste de América y se dirigen a la Polinesia Francesa.

Estableciendo contacto a través de seminarios, fiestas y otros eventos previos a la largada, los

navegantes del Puddle Jump comparten información sobre la preparación, diseño de rutas en función del clima y navegación entre islas.

Because the fleet doesn’t depart on one single date, their arrivals in French Polynesia can be anytime in April or May, and many of the boat crews meet for the first time when they gather for the Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendezvous.

Tahi ti Pear l Re gat ta, 10th edi ti on (M a y 1 6 - 2 0 ) http://www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf This international regatta attracts local sailors, cruisers and bareboat vacationers for races between the islands of Raiatea, Tahaa & Bora Bora. The Tahiti Pearl Regatta is a 3-stage, 3day race and at the end of each race day there’s a prize giving, where winners receive trophies for the various categories, followed by a BBQ dinner with traditional Tahitian entertainment.

Tahi ti - M oor ea Sai li ng R ende zv ous , Ju ne 22-24, 2012 http://www.pacificpuddlejump.com/about.html This three-day gathering welcomes Pacific Puddle Jumpers to the islands with a celebration that includes traditional Polynesian music, dance, sports and cuisine, and, of course, a yacht race. This year’s event will begin with opening activities and a cocktail party at the Yacht Quay in downtown Papeete, followed by a race to the spectacular Oponohu Bay on Moorea.

I s l a n d C r u i s in g A s so c i a t i o n ( I CA ) http://www.islandcruising.co.nz/index.php There’s more than one way to get to the South Pacific and the ICA organizes a series of cruising rallies from Opua, New Zealand to help sailors make their way to popular South Pacific destinations: Tonga Rally: After a week of seminars and briefings the rally departs Opua May 1, 2012 and travels 1060 miles to Big Mama’s Yacht Club on Pangaimotu Island, Tongatapu for five days of cultural events.

Fiji Rally: Departs Opua May 1 and 1140 miles later clears into Savusavu on Vanua Levu

Tahi ti Pe arl Reg att a, 10ª edi ci ón ( d e l 1 6 a l 2 0 d e Ma y o ) http://www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf Esta regata internacional atrae a navegantes locales, cruceristas y turistas que alquilan barcos sin tripulación para las competencias entre las islasde Raiatea, Tahaa y Bora Bora. Se trata de una competencia de tres etapas que transcurre en tres días.

Al finalizar cada día de competencia, hay una entrega de premios seguida de una cena de barbacoa y un espectáculo tradicional de Tahití.

T a h i t i -M o o r e a E n c u e n t r o d e N a ve ga c ió n , d el 22 al 24 d e ju ni o de 2012 http://www.pacificpuddlejump.com/about.html Este encuentro de tres días da la bienvenida a los Pacific Puddle Jumpers a las islas con una celebración que incluye música, danza, deportes y cocina típicos de la Polinesia y, por supuesto, una regata. El evento de este año comenzará con actividades de apertura y un cóctel en el Yacht Quay en el centro de Papeete, seguido de una competencia hasta la impresionante Oponohu Bay en Moorea.

I s l a n d C r u is i n g A ss o c ia t io n ( I C A ) http://www.islandcruising.co.nz/index.php Hay más de una manera de llegar al Pacífico Sur, y la ICA organiza una serie de rallies de navegación desde Opua, Nueva Zelanda para ayudar a que los navegantes se abran camino hacia populares destinos del Pacífico Sur: Tonga Rally: Luego de una semana de seminarios y charlas, el rally parte desde Opua el 1º de mayo de 2012 y recorre 1060 millas hasta llegar al Big Mama’s Yacht Club en Pangaimotu Island, Tongatapu, para disfrutar de cinco días de eventos culturales.

Fiji Rally: Parte desde Opua el 1º de mayo y, luego de recorrer 1140 millas, arriba a Savusavu en Vanua Levu, donde los cruceristas experimentarán un “Sevusevu” de bienvenida por parte del jefe local y disfrutarán con el equipo juvenil de navegación.

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where cruisers experience a welcome “Sevusevu” from the local chief and some fun with the Youth Sailing team.

Vanuatu Rally: This rally makes the 940 mile passage from Opua to Anatom in southern Vanuatu where the fleet is welcomed by a local feast, then carries on to Tanna for a trip up the volcano and Port Vila for a farewell dinner.

Bri s ban e to Vanu atu Rally www.sailingvanuatu.com An annual sail to Luganville, via Chesterfield and Huon Reefs—this rally supports medical and educational needs in Vanuatu. Participating boats are treated to a welcome celebration of custom dancers and a ladies water music demonstration.

Re ga tta Vav a’u, Tong a ( Sep temb er ) http://www.regattavavau.com/ Billed as a festival of sailing this regatta features three racing events, a cultural fair and block-party as well as the best known full moon party in the South Pacific. Like most of the South Pacific regattas, there’s a good mix of children’s activities and adult fun followed by a prize giving with a range of prizes from local and international businesses.

Fi ji R eg atta We ek (Sep temb er 14th - 20t h) http://www.musketcovefiji.com/themarinayachtclub.htm Now into its 29th year, this popular regatta is held in Musket Cove on Malolo Lailai Island.

Sailors will have a chance to test their yachting skills with races to Beachcomber Island and around Malolo Island— or their dancing skills at the Yachties got to Dance competition. The regatta also includes games day, a dress up the dinghy competition and a closing feast and prize giving.

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de Vanuatu, donde la flota es recibida con un banquete local para luego continuar hasta Tanna, lugar en el que se realizará una excursión hasta el volcán y Port Vila, para cerrar con una cena de despedida.

R ally des de Br is b ane has ta Van uatu www.sailingvanuatu.com Un evento náutico anual hasta Luganville a través de Chesterfield y Huon Reefs, este rally brinda apoyo para satisfacer necesidades médicas y educativas en Vanuatu. Las embarcaciones participantes serán recibidas con una celebración de bienvenida en la que participarán bailarines típicos, y habrá una demostración de música con agua realizada por mujeres.

R eg ata Vava ’u, To ng a ( Sept ie mbr e) http://www.regattavavau.com/ Promocionado como un festival náutico, esta regata presenta tres eventos de competencias, una feria cultural y una fiesta en la calle, además de la fiesta de luna llena más conocida del Pacífico Sur. S e m a na d e R eg a ta s d e Fi j i ( d el 1 4 a l 2 0 d e s ep ti em b re) http://www.musketcovefiji.com/themarinayachtclub.htm Ya en su 29ª edición, esta popular regata se celebra en Musket Cove en la isla Malolo Lailai.

Los navegantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar sus habilidades al timón con regatas hasta Beachcomber Island y alrededor de Malolo Island, o sus habilidades en la pista de baile en la competencia Yachties got to Dance.

Port 2Por t R ally www.bcyc.net.au Desde Vanuatu o New Caledonia hasta Bundaberg, Australia a fines de octubre de cada año.

Este rally es una manera divertida de finalizar el cruce del Pacífico, ya que brinda a los navegantes la oportunidad de reunirse y celebrar sus logros con barbacoas, seminarios y excursiones culturales.

it gives sailors a last chance to gather and celebrate their accomplishment with BBQ’s seminars and cultural excursions.

All Poi nt s Rally t o O pu a, Ne w Z eala nd ( N o ve m be r ) http://www.islandcruising.co.nz/index.php Depart from the islands and arrive in Opua for November 7th. Celebrate your arrival with wine tasting, cultural visits and the local race night.

Seminars on topics including weather and rigging and a celebratory BBQ and prize giving round out the rally.

All Poi nt s Rally a Op ua, Nuev a Z e landa ( N o vi e m b r e ) http://www.islandcruising.co.nz/index.php Parte de las islas y arriba a Opua el 7 de noviembre. Celebre su llegada con degustaciones de vino, visitas culturales y la noche de la regata local. Seminarios sobre temas que incluyen el clima y aparejos, una barbacoa de celebraciĂłn y una entrega de premios completan el rally.

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DOUARNENEZ AND THE PORT-MUSEE Photo by Francis Holveck

Text by | Texto por Claudia De Oliveira Castro Photos by | Fotos por Port-Musée Douarnenez Illustrations by | Ilustraciones por Pierre Hervé.

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he town of Douarnenez, located on the coast of the Brittany region of France, is a bustling fishing town with a very strong bond to the sea. In the early 1900’s, around 850 ships supplied the 30 canning factories in the town with sardines and mackerel. However, over-fishing in the last 30 years has caused a decline in the fishing industry, and Douarnenez has become more of a tourist destination.

The city, quite different from the commercial port it used to be, still maintains the maritime influence since the town has turned its port into a unique museum: The Port-Musée (Port-Museum), inaugurated in the 1993.

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l pueblo de Douarnenez, ubicado en la costa de Bretaña en Francia, es un bullicioso pueblo pesquero con un fuerte vínculo con el mar. A principios del siglo XX, cerca de 850 barcos proveían sardinas y caballa a sus 30 fábricas de enlatados. Sin embargo, la sobrepesca de las últimas tres décadas ha causado una reducción en la industria pesquera y Douarnenez se ha convertido cada vez más en un destino turístico.

La ciudad, muy diferente del puerto comercial que solía ser, aún mantiene la influencia marítima, ya que el pueblo ha transformado su puerto en un museo único: El Port-Musée (Puerto Museo), inaugurado en 1993.

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Concarneau - Arrivée pêche au Thon | Return from tuna fishing at Concarneau.

Illustrations by Pierre Hervé. The scenes take place at the beginning of the 20th century.

tween man and sea, in Brittany and the rest of the world, with a collection that includes more than 250 life-size boats. Here one can walk around the fishing vessels dating back to the early 1900’s as well as visit an innovative indoor museum with exhibits on the sea and its challenges.

The Port-Musée not only preserves the local maritime heritage but has become the most important museum of its kind in France with more than 60,000 visitors annually. It boasts a facility of more than 12,000 square feet and offers dynamic exhibits ranging from the drawings of a cartographer in 1838 sailing from Douarnerez to Australia, to an exhibit of modern polar expeditions.

This museum consists of two distinct areas: four boats afloat in the harbor to visit from deck to keel and a modern indoor museum with an impressive collection of various origins: 200 vessels from all over the world

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hombre y el océano, tanto en Bretaña como en el resto del mundo, con una colección que incluye más de 250 barcos en tamaño real. Aquí, uno puede caminar entre las embarcaciones de pesca que se remontan a principios del siglo XX, y visitar un innovador museo a puertas cerradas con exhibiciones acerca del mar y sus desafíos.

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The Port-Musée not only preserves the local maritime heritage but has become the most important museum of its kind in France with more than 60,000 visitors annually.

Pêcheurs à Douarnenez | Fishermen at Douarnenez Illustrations by Pierre Hervé. The scenes take place at the beginning of the 20th century.

and more than 5,000 artifacts related to the ocean, vessels and sailors. It offers free audio guides in English and workshops on seafaring and restoration skills.

Its staff includes skilled shipwrights to ensure the vessels are restored and maintained in ideal condition.

Currently, the museum is restoring the Anna-Rosa, a 66 foot Norwegian coastal trader built in 1891.

If you’re interested in visiting the area, don’t miss the Maritime Festival Temps-Fête that takes place every other year. Initiated in 1986, this festival brings together thousands of vintage and traditional sailing vessels from the four corners of the world. In 2004 an attendance record was reached showcasing almost 2,000 sailing vessels and 17,000 sailors from over 30 participating countries. The next Temps-Fête will take place in July this year. There’s every kind of activity available, both on and off the water. Displays, exhibitions, live music, street theatre, a parade of boats and

más importante en su tipo en Francia, con más de 60.000 visitantes al año. Este museo cuenta con instalaciones de más de 3.600 metros cuadrados, y ofrece exhibiciones dinámicas que incluyen desde ilustraciones de un cartógrafo que datan de 1838, quien navegó desde Douarnerez a Australia, hasta una exhibición de expediciones polares modernas.

Si tiene interés en visitar la zona, no puede perderse el Festival Marítimo Temps-Fête que tiene lugar año por medio. Celebrado por primera vez en 1986, este festival reúne miles de embarcaciones, de época y tradicionales, de todos los rincones del mundo. En el año 2004, se alcanzó el record de visitantes con una muestra de casi 2.000 embarcaciones y 17.000 navegantes de más de 30 países participantes. El próximo Temps-Fête tendrá lugar en julio de este año. Se encuentran disponibles todo tipo de actividades, tanto dentro como fuera del agua, y estarán representados

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fireworks pack the quays, and literally thousands of wooden boats congregate in the basins of this historic port city. Almost every type and size of boat will be represented; from coracles to the classics, working boats to tall ships, many of which will throw open their hatches to allow you to nose around and some of which will also be offering the chance to sail aboard.

Douarnenez, situated on a magnificent bay, is a delight for all boaters and non-boaters alike. Without the dedication of the Port-Musée and their skilled staff who have rescued, restored and preserved this rich maritime history, these vessels and artifacts from all over the world would have perished.

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casi todos los tipos y tamaños de barcos; desde barquillas de cuero hasta los clásicos y barcos de trabajo hasta embarcaciones de gran porte, la mayoría de las cuales abrirán sus escotillas para permitir que los visitantes puedan curiosear, e incluso algunas también ofrecerán la posibilidad de navegar a bordo.

Douarnenez, ubicado en una magnífica bahía, encanta tanto a los amantes de los barcos como al turista en general. Sin la dedicación del Port-Musée y su talentoso personal que ha rescatado, restaurado y preservado esta rica historia marítima, estas embarcaciones y estos artefactos de todo el mundo habrían desaparecido.

Para mayor información, visite www.port-musee.org

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The Oseberg Ship A Viking Treasure El Oseberg Un tesoro vikingo Text & Photos by | Texto y Fotos por Laurence Tunbridge

here’s no question that the Viking period of 800 A.D. to 1030 A.D. is synonymous with navigation and shipbuilding. It is well known that Viking ships were strong enough to cross the North Sea even in a storm, but light enough to haul across long distances of land when necessary.

Although there are sagas with full accounts of sea voyages, information about the construction and appearance of their ships has not been well documented. Tombstones in Gotland, Sweden, have engravings showing Viking ships under sail. In Denmark, Viking ships were found at the bottom of the Roskilde fjord, but these ships, which are now partly restored and shown in the local museum, were used mainly to prevent enemies from entering Denmark and offered little in the way of interesting artifacts.

Other well-known excavations such as the Tune ship in 1867 in Norway, gave us a glimpse of ship building techniques, but the Gogstad ship discovered in 1880 and the Oseberg ship discovered in 1904, give us a more in depth view into the ship building and culture of the Vikings.

The Oseberg ship was discovered in 1903 at a farm named Lillie Oseberg in Slagendalen, a small town near Toensberg in southeastern Norway. Oskar Rom, a farmer, had become obsessed with a mound on one of his fields. It was rumoured that the mound was haunted, with some locals believing that victims of the plague known as the “Black Death” were buried there.

Others whispered about hidden treasures.

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o hay duda de que el período vikingo entre el 800 D.C. y el 1030 D.C. es sinónimo de navegación y construcción de barcos. Es bien sabido que las embarcaciones vikingas eran lo suficientemente fuertes como para cruzar los Mares del Norte incluso durante tormentas, pero también lo suficientemente livianas como para cargarlas grandes distancias por tierra cuando era necesario.

Si bien existen muchas sagas con relatos completos de travesías marítimas, la información sobre la construcción y apariencia de sus barcos no ha sido bien documentada. Lápidas en Gotland, Suecia, contienen grabados con barcos vikingos navegando. En Dinamarca se encontraron barcos vikingos en el fondo del fiordo de Roskilde pero estos barcos, que hoy han sido parcialmente restaurados y se exhiben en el museo local, se utilizaban principalmente para evitar que los enemigos entraran en Dinamarca, y ofrecían poco en cuanto a artefactos interesantes. Otras excavaciones, como el Tune en Noruega en 1867, nos proporcionaron un vistazo de las técnicas de construcción de barcos, mientras que el Gogstad, descubierto en 1880, y el Oseberg, descubierto en 1904, nos brindan una mirada más profunda acerca de la construcción de barcos y la cultura de los Vikingos.

La embarcación Oseberg fue descubierta en 1903 en una granja llamada Lillie Oseberg en Slagendalen, un pequeño pueblo cerca de Toensberg al sudeste de Noruega. Oskar Rom, un granjero, se había obsesionado con un montículo en uno de sus campos. Se rumoreaba que el montículo estaba embrujado y algunos locales creían que

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It is well known that Viking ships were strong enough to cross the North Sea even in a storm, but light enough to haul across long distances of land when necessary.

find a piece of wood elaborately decorated with complex carvings. He took the piece to Professor Gabriel Gustafson, an archeologist at the University of Oslo, who determined that the carvings were part of an ancient wooden ship.

Excavations began on June 13, 1904. The oak carvings and many other objects were as fresh as the day the mound enclosed them in spite of the ship having been crushed by the weight of tons of clay and stone. Although the local soil was clay, the mound itself was built of an enormous number of turf sods, packed tightly together with grass sides up. This, together with the blue clay of the subsoil, resulted in the remarkable preservation of the wooden objects and clothing for more than a thousand years.

Analysis of timbers in the grave chamber dates the burial to the autumn of 834.

According to legend, strange events occured in the valley of Slagendalen. A magnificently decorated ship was pulled up the little river on round logs to its final destination on a flat area.

víctimas de la plaga conocida como la “Muerte Negra” se encontraban enterradas allí. Otros murmuraban acerca de tesoros escondidos.

Finalmente, Rom decidió investigar qué era lo que yacía debajo del montículo. No tardó mucho en encontrar un pedazo de madera decorado elaboradamente con complejos gravados. Llevó la pieza al Profesor Gabriel Gustafson, un arqueólogo de la universidad de Oslo, quien determinó que los grabados eran parte de una embarcación de madera antigua.

Las excavaciones comenzaron el 13 de junio de 1904. Enterrados en el barco se descubrieron dos esqueletos femeninos y se rumoreaba que el cuerpo de la mujer mayor era el de la Reina Asa de Agder, la abuela de Harald Fairhair, el primer rey de Noruega.

Los grabados en roble y muchos otros objetos se encontraron en las mismas condiciones que el día en que el montículo los atrapó, a pesar de que el barco había sido aplastado por el peso de toneladas de arcilla y piedra. Si bien el suelo local era

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The corpses of two women were carried on board and placed in beds inside a new built tomb at midship along with household articles. Some time during that summer, the aft part of the ship was covered by a semi-circular mound, the forward part stayed uncovered. Ceremonies were held around the ship and animals were sacrified and buried in the grave with the two women.

When the ship was uncovered in 1904, two female skeletons were found. Research revealed that one of the women was between 25-30 years old when she died, and the other approximately 60-70 years old. Who were these women who were given such an extravagant funeral? That remains unknown. However, it was rumoured that the body of the older woman was that of Queen Asa of Agder, the grandmother of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway.

The household articles consisted of a richly decorated cart, three beautifully carved sleighs, a working sled, three beds, textile ornaments, two tents and a complete kitchen with pots and pans, spoons, knives, plates and cups. In addition, there were skeletons of at least 10 horses and farmers tools like plows and harnesses for horses. Personal belongings like combs, clothing made of linen, silk and wool held together by pins and buttons, and shoes made from leather were found. Keys found on the women in the grave tell us they held a strong position in the household. There is reason to believe that these women were important or were royalty, since only this group, in Norse culture, would be buried with their belongings to accompany them upon entering Valhalla in the afterlife.

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arcilloso, el montículo estaba hecho de una enorme cantidad de paneles de césped agrupados de manera apretada, con el césped que crecía hacia arriba. La combinación de este montículo y la arcilla azulada del subsuelo, logró la impecable conservación de los objetos de madera y la vestimenta durante más de mil años. Los análisis de la madera en las cámaras funerarias establecen la fecha del entierro en el otoño de 834.

Los artículos del hogar consistían en un carro lujosamente decorado, tres trineos tallados maravillosamente, un trineo de trabajo, tres camas, ornamentos textiles, dos carpas y una cocina completa con cacerolas y sartenes, cucharas, cuchillos, platos y tazas. Además, se encontraron los esqueletos de al menos 10 caballos y herramientas de granja como arados y arneses para los caballos. También se encontraron efectos personales como peines, ropa fabricada en lino, seda y lana, unida con alfileres y botones, y zapatos fabricados en cuero. Llaves encontradas con las mujeres que estaban en la tumba, nos indican que mantenían una jerarquizada posición en el hogar. Existen razones para creer que estas mujeres eran importantes o pertenecían a la realeza, ya que sólo este grupo de la cultura escandinava era enterrado con sus pertenencias, para que los acompañaran al ingresar al Valhalla en la vida eterna.

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Oseberg Viking Ship Foundation is a project sponsored by a non profit organization. Its mission is to build an exact replica of the ship using ancient techniques and tools in the Norwegian town of Toensberg.

The project team has made use of laser and computer scanning devices of the original ship along with visual examinations to produce new drawings.

A model was built and tested in a ship model tank at Marintek Trondheim. The Oseberg ship is thought to have been used only for coastal voyages but may be more seaworthy than anticipated. The ship is scheduled to be launched June 20, 2012. The entire project is being filmed by the National Geographic Channel and will be broadcasted sometime later in 2012.

If you find yourself visiting Norway this year, the project is under way at Toensberg’s busy waterfront. Volunteers are welcome to join boatbuilders, woodcarvers, blacksmiths, carpenters, weavers, textile workers and history intermediaries.

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El Proyecto Nuevo Oseberg La embarcación Oseberg, con más de 20 metros de eslora y una manga máxima de 5 metros, se encuentra en exhibición en el Museo de Naves Vikingas en Oslo. La Fundación Nueva Embarcación Vikinga Oseberg es un proyecto patrocinado por una organización sin fines de lucro. Su misión es construir una réplica exacta del barco utilizando técnicas antiguas y las herramientas encontradas en el pueblo de Toensberg.

El equipo del proyecto ha hecho uso de dispositivos de escaneo laser y por computadora de la embarcación original junto con evaluaciones visuales para realizar nuevos planos. Un modelo de la embarcación fue construido y probado en un tanque de prueba en Marintek Trondheim. Se cree que el Oseberg se utilizaba únicamente para travesías costeras pero puede que tenga mejores condiciones de navegabilidad de lo que se pensaba. El lanzamiento de la embarcación está programado para el 20 de junio de este año.

Todo el proyecto está siendo filmado por el Canal National Geographic y se transmitirá más adelante en 2012.

Si visita Noruega este año, el proyecto se encuentra en marcha en las ajetreadas costas de Toensberg. Los voluntarios son bienvenidos a unirse a los constructores de barcos, talladores, herreros, carpinteros, tejedoras, trabajadores textiles e historiadores.

Para más información acerca de este proyecto visite: www.osebergvikingskip.no Para más información acerca de la reconstrucción del barco visite: http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/boatyard/present-projects/the-oseberg-ship/

The project team has made use of laser and computer scanning devices of the original ship along with visual examinations to produce new drawings. A model was built and tested in a ship model tank at Marintek Trondheim.

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The world’s first and foremost company in the sale of private islands and island castles has marketed thousands of exclusive properties in the four decades since it first went into business.

La primera y más importante compañía de venta de islas privadas e islas-castillo en el mundo, ha comercializado, en sus cuatro décadas de existencia, miles de exclusivas propiedades.

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arhad Vladi was studying economics and René Boehm law in Hamburg, Germany, when they decided to become partners,with a view to the establishment of what, at the beginning of the 1970s, was a novel enterprise: the sale of private islands.

And that’s how Boehm & Vladi was born.

The successful partnership during which they established the world’s first and only firm dedicated to the sale of private islands lasted until 1985, when the two men decided to go their separate ways, despite remaining friends. Mr. Vladi set up offices in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while maintaining the firm’s headquarters in Hamburg, his native city. Vladi Private Islands also has offices in Wellington (New Zealand).

In the last four decades, Vladi Private Islands has sold more than 2,000 islands and island castles and has rented out thousands of others. At the heart of the company are files kept at the Hamburg office, which contain information on more than 12,000 properties.

Each file contains detailed data on a particular island: topographical maps, marine charts, aerial photographs of the property, its natural features and manmade installations, extracts from property files recorded at local deed offices, appraisal notes, correspondence carried on with the owner, and reports on

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arhad Vladi y René Boehm estudiaban en la ciudad alemana de Hamburgo economía y leyes, respectivamente, cuando decidieron asociarse en lo que constituyó, a comienzos de la década de 1970, un novedoso emprendimiento: la venta de islas privadas. Así nació Boehm & Vladi.

La exitosa colaboración, que consolidó el primer y único negocio de venta de islas privadas del mundo, se prolongó hasta 1985, momento en que ambos decidieron seguir caminos diferentes en lo profesional, aunque mantuvieron su amistad. El Sr. Vladi instaló oficinas en Halifax, Nova Scotia, aunque sus cuarteles generales continuaron y continúan en Hamburgo, su ciudad natal. Vladi Private Islands cuenta, además, con oficinas en Wellington (Nueva Zelanda).

En las últimas cuatro décadas, Vladi Private Islands ha vendido más de 2.000 islas e islas-castillo y también ha rentado miles. En Hamburgo, sus archivos contienen información sobre más de 12.000 propiedades, lo que representa el corazón de la compañía.

Cada uno de estos archivos contiene detallada información referente a cada isla: mapas topográficos; cartas marítimas; fotografías aéreas de la isla, de sus características naturales y de sus instalaciones; extractos de los registros locales de escritura de la pro-

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In the last four decades, Vladi Private Islands has sold more than 2,000 islands and island castles and has rented out thousands of others. At the heart of the company are files kept at the Hamburg office, which contain information on more than 12,000 properties.

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inspections carried out by Vladi Private Islands. This invaluable data makes up the well-rounded body of information compiled for the potential buyer, much of which is unavailable from any other source.

Today, Mr. Vladi has business interests in local television in both Hamburg and Berlin, as well as in bookstores in Hamburg and Halifax, which specialize in maps, travel guidebooks and accessories. He is a member of the World Future Council, curator for the Philharmonic of the Nations and director of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

These pages provide a look at just a few of the exclusive properties that Vladi Private Islands is currently offering for sale or rent.

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piedad; notas de tasación; correspondencia con el propietario; y los informes de inspección realizados por Vladi Private Islands. Este invaluable material constituye un corpus integral de información para potenciales compradores, y gran parte de la misma no se halla disponible en ningún otro sitio.

Hoy, el Sr. Vladi tiene negocios en la televisión local de Hamburgo y Berlín (Alemania), y en tiendas de libros de Hamburgo y Halifax (Canadá) especializadas en mapas, guías de turismo y accesorios. Es miembro del World Future Council, curador de la Philharmonic of the Nations y director de la Art Gallery de Nova Scotia (Canadá).

En estas páginas, se pueden ver imágenes de algunas de las exclusivas propiedades que Vladi Private Islands tiene actualmente en venta o alquiler.

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