The Islander Magazine - August 2022 by Jens Oomes

A Day on a J The Oyster World Rally – Antigua to the Marquesas Simon Jones – The Meat & Fish Society´s Grand Master Indonesia´s Amazing Anambas Archipelago Product Review of the Nautilus Lifeline

J-Class Ranger by Oriol Esteve - Photo Nautic

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islanders, I hope you are all managing this tremendous heat we are enduring as usual at this time of the year. We have cheated and taken our annual campervan holiday in Ireland, where we are definitely not having a heatwave!! The Palma Superyacht Cup went superbly well this year, and having four J- Class yachts racing was a real treat. Hamish Goddard was lucky enough to get a place on the rail of Ranger, and he tells us all about his day later in this issue. The regatta was certainly blessed with ideal conditions showing Palma off in its very best possible light. We really are very lucky to have these conditions on our doorstep, coupled with one of the finest yacht clubs in the world who undoubtedly have one of, if not the best race committees in world sailing. The charter season is full flow now, and we have very positive feedback from most brokers telling us of very little availability left for the high season, plus more owners are using their yachts this year, making the pool of yachts even smaller. However Palma and the Balearics in general have seen some of the largest yachts in the Mediterranean spending more time here than I can remember, and that’s in spite of the lack of Russians frequenting our waters. Ibiza will be a good yardstick by the end of the season, as that’s where the Russians have traditionally spent most of their time, with the island’s obvious attractions!! The Ukranian situation vis a vis yachts being seized or arrested seems to have quietened down somewhat in the past month or so, maybe due to ports and marinas not wanting their valuable space being taken up by non-paying yachts, or maybe the legal arguments are beginning to have an effect. The America’s Cup British team Ineos are due to arrive in Palma later this month, to set u their training base, we believe in the Porto Pi part of the harbour. Personally, I can’t wait to see them out in the bay practicing their skills and showing us what 50 knots looks like in real time!! Not only will this provide us with great entertainment, but it’s a real shot in the arm for Palma. They have clearly identified that Palma has all the necessary facilities for the sailing side of their campaign, but has the infrastructure and benefits as a wonderful place to spend much of their downtime. The similar conditions to the sailing area off Barcelona has also no doubt played a part and also without being under the gaze of the other competing teams. Bring it on!!! Fair Winds

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FEATURE: A DAY ON A J

A DAY ON A J As a little kid, cutting my sailing teeth during Irish summer holidays racing a Mirror dinghy built by my parents and learning to swear a lot (my slightly older sister was crew..), winters were invariably spent leafing through the handful of old Beken of Cowes hardback picture books that littered our drafty Vicarage.

Endeavour - The Solent in 1934. Beken of Cowes

And really there was only ever one class that I would stare at endlessly - the J Class yachts of the 1930s which raced for the mystique and grandeur of the America’s Cup under Nathaniel Herreshoff’s Universal Rule, with a tangible feeling of sadness that I would never see these things in the flesh, long consigned

as they were at that time to history. Not so... In 1984, the American Elizabeth Meyer bought and restored the J Class Endeavour built by Camper & Nicholson in 1934 for the aviator Thomas Sopwith. She had lain in a mud berth on the Medina River in Cowes before being

sold for 10 quid to another dreamer and a new berth at Calshot Spit, before Meyer decided to take her on. Endeavour had come closest than any other yacht had to lifting the ‘Auld Mug’ from where it had remained bolted in residence since 1851 in the New York Yacht Club, until Alan Bond arrived with his golden spanner and the wingkeeled Australia II to take away the oldest trophy in sport and one that had remained in the same hands for 132 years.

In a contentious 1934 America’s Cup campaign (little changes there then..), Endeavour won the first two races against the US yacht Rainbow, in spite of her regular race crew having gone on strike beforehand, leaving the overall defeat to spirited amateurs and in the meantime, gifting us the phrase ‘Britannia rules the waves, America waives the rules’. Meyer described the restoration of Endeavour as an “urge inherent in the human nature", before quickly realizing the enormity of this

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task. Selling real estate investments to fund the restoration, Endeavour was chartered throughout Meyer’s entire ownership. But what she did achieve was to bring life back into a class of yacht that remains perhaps the most iconic, majestic and beautiful that has ever raced - a legacy for which we should always be grateful and must never become blasé. A further 2 originals - Velsheda and Shamrock V

The original Ranger - 1937

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- were subsequently restored (although Shamrock V remains the only J to never fall into complete dereliction) and to date, a further six have been built from original drawings, some of which are reproductions of yachts that have long since been scrapped and others that had been drawn but had never had their keels laid. It seems scarcely believable that we now have nine of these spectacular yachts in existence. The first of these new builds was Ranger, a replica of the original Ranger ‘Hull 77-C’ designed by Burgess and Stephens for Harold Vanderbilt to defend the last ever America’s Cup sailed in J Class yachts in 1937 before the sanguineous WW2 , when she beat Sopwith’s

new Endeavour II (now rebuilt as Hanuman) by a resounding 4-0. Referred to as the ‘Super J’, Ranger received a rating at the maximum allowed whilst still adhering to the dimensional constraints of the Universal Rule. After the war, J Class yachts remained the default class for the Cup, but post-war economic realities meant that noone could afford to challenge in this hugely expensive class. Regardless of this, the original Ranger was scrapped at some stage during the war and the Cup eventually returned in 1956 under the much more affordable 12m Rule. Today’s Ranger was completed at Danish Yachts

at Skagen, Denmark in 2003 for John Williams founder of an American Real Estate Investment house who sold her on to the current owner in 2019 as his first vessel - quite an entrance into super yachting. With Covid sweeping the globe and after a major refit at the Vitters yard in Holland, it wasn’t until this year’s St Barths Bucket that the new owner finally had his first opportunity of racing her against other J Class yachts in Hanuman and Velsheda - and promptly won. For the first time since 2014, this year’s Palma Superyacht Cup had its own J Class fleet -

including Ranger - and that swearing kid with the Mirror dinghy finally got the chance to get out sailing on a J through pestering a kind invitation out of Capt Tom Aiken and Ranger’s manager, Greg Sloat. Some figures first. She is 41.6m long with a beam of 6.4m and in race mode, has a crew of 28 including the permanent members of the crew. Helming her for the Palma Superyacht Cup was Ed Baird, coach of the 1995 America’s Cupwinning Team New Zealand and a helmsman for the 2007 Cup-winning Alinghi syndicate, although a level-ish playing field against the drivers of other Js in the fleet, Bouwe Bekking and John Kostecki amongst them.

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Amongst our crew were a quantity of some of the very best sailors around - Olympic and World Champions, Volvo Ocean Race and America Cup veterans, otherwise busy on the international regatta circuit in anything from TP52s to maxis and classics.

Thank you again Tom and Greg for a fantastic day. It was the greatest privilege to be on board amongst the most spectacularly beautiful fleet that our sport can offer.

I will leave the race report to elsewhere in this magazine but safe to say that although an experienced and qualified sailor, my only option as a guest was to keep out of the way as much as possible and enjoy the experience of these powerful and magnificent yachts. I’d like to say that I was at least up there in this exalted company with my chammy leather when back at the dock…

Hamish Goddard e3 Systems Hamish.goddard@e3s.com (+34) 686 634 038

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Photos: Christopher Scholey Oriol Esteve (Photo Nautic) Beken of Cowes

FEATURE: THE OYSTER WORLD RALLY – ANTIGUA TO THE MARQUESAS

Alle Boote Moorea

THE OYSTER WORLD RALLY – ANTIGUA TO THE MARQUESAS At 1300h on Sunday 9th January His Excellency the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Rodney Williams, fired the starting cannon for the Oyster World Rally from Charlotte’s Point, Antigua to mark the start of the 2022/23 Oyster World Rally. A fleet of 25 Oyster yachts crossed the starting line heading off on a 16-month epic adventure, taking them across three oceans, sailing some 27,000 nautical miles, for the experience of a lifetime. The fleet had gathered in Antigua from the end of November, with some yachts making their own way to Nelson’s Dockyard, and others

Oyster 565.04 Adalia 2 Tender in San Blas Islands

sailing with the ARC across the Atlantic. Over the following weeks, each owner and their crew made their final preparations; provisioned their yachts, ensured the smallest details were taken care of, took part in training sessions and enjoyed the support from the locally-based Oyster technical team. Getting to this point had taken years of preparation for some. For the White family on Oyster 625 Makara, it had involved choosing a brokerage Oyster, taking it to Palma for complete boat refit and preparation, completing courses in in navigation and weather, honing sailing skills, and learning how

to cook onboard and provision properly for the long passages between stopovers. Unique as the only fully-supported circumnavigation, Oyster’s expert World Rally team meet the fleet at major destinations, assisting with everything from managing berthing, repairs, sharing experiences and technical expertise, along with an in-depth knowledge of the must-see sites to visit and, of course, local bars and restaurants. Trevor and Judy Hill, owners of Oyster 725 Intrepid, summed up how everyone felt shortly before the start: “We feel ready, not panicked,

Fish and corals in San Blas

just excited! There are so many highlights on the trip ahead of us, but it’s the prospect of the adventure we’re most looking forward to." Antigua to the Panama Canal

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Caribbean coast are home to the Guna Indians, but many of these stunning white sand islands, filled with coconut palms are uninhabited, giving the many youngsters on the rally the chance to step ashore a classic deserted island.

The fleet left Antigua with Panama City as their next major destination. But as with the whole of the Oyster World Rally, it wasn’t a case of everyone setting off in a pack on the same trajectory, some of the fleet sailed north via the British Virgin Islands, or south via Guadalupe, St Lucia and Grenada, whilst Infinity, Seabird, Akoya, Nikaia and Irish Blessing headed southwest through the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao). Judy Hill onboard Intrepid recalls: “It was fun because we were always in sight of each other, so that was special way to get started.”

Panama Canal Transit

Most of the fleet stopped off at the San Blas Islands, also known as Guna Yala. This group of 365 islands along Panama’s southern

Approaching the Panama Canal from the Atlantic, the yachts transited a series of locks to Lake Gatan, where they overnighted before

Oyster Yachts in San Blas Islands

By mid-February, the fleet had reconvened at Shelter Bay at the top of the Panama Canal to prepare to transit the famous waterway. Assisted by the Oyster World Rally support team, there was plenty to do including the formalities for the transit, but also cigar and rum tastings, and an epic party at Fort San Lorenzo which was made famous by pirate Captain Morgan who passed through on his way to relieve the Spanish of their gold in Panama City in 1671.

continuing towards the Pacific. To exit the canal, another series of locks (the Miraflores locks) step down over 16 metres into the Pacific. Apart from a short delay caused by gale force winds, the fleet travelled in two groups without any problems, assisted by the canal pilots who guided them safely past huge container ships, tankers and cruise ships, all sharing the waterway. With the Panama transit a real bucket-list experience for the majority of the fleet, Louis Goor, owner of Irene IV, said the icing on the cake was an announcement over the tannoy as the fleet left the last Miraflores lock and headed through the iconic Bridge of the Americas: “Welcome to the Pacific Ocean Oyster World Rally Fleet!” Crossing the Equator After an invigorating break exploring Panama City and the Las Perlas islands, the fleet set

Cartagena Harbour

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San Blas

sail into the Pacific on their next leg to the Galapagos. The route to San Cristobel took the yachts across the equator celebrated in traditional seafaring style with those crossing for the first time paying homage to King Neptune with a ceremony that transforms sailors from a Pollywog to a Shellback. The crew of Irene IV described their experience: “The ceremonies included costumes, a good wetting and eating somewhat unsavoury food items… King Neptune, Queen Amphitrite, Neptune’s Herald, Davy Jones, a doctor, an astronomer, and a barber all made an appearance aboard Irene IV!” Infinity chose a slightly more civilised approach, celebrating with a nice meal and a bottle of wine, and of course, Neptune was given his share in return for a safe passage for the remainder of their adventure. Arriving in the Galapagos By the end of February, the fleet started to arrive

Rainbow in Antigua over boats at anchor

in the Galapagos, where they were welcomed by local sea lions, whose sole purpose in life involved lounging on any available surface – from yacht transoms and swim decks, even in tenders! As well as the sea lions, each yacht was visited by eleven Ecuadorian inspectors – everyone from immigration and customs to doctors and nurses. Each boat had to be fumigated and the bottom cleaned in Panama, then inspected before being allowed into Galapagos. Once there, the fleet enjoyed exploring this iconic destination, filling their days with hikes up volcanoes, diving and snorkelling. Evenings were spent cementing new friendships in the many bars and restaurants to be found on the main island, Santa Cruz. From exploring off the beaten track with local guides, to diving at Kicker Rock, meeting giant tortoises and penguins to the lava rocks at Sullivan Bay, the entire fleet enjoyed their land-based activities

prior to setting off on the next leg of their journey - the longest ocean passage of the Oyster World Rally to the Marquesas Islands. Crossing the Pacific to the Marquesas The passage from the Galapagos to the Marquesas covers 3000nm of the Pacific Ocean and takes around three weeks, making them one of the remotest destinations in the world. On Infinity, Trevor Hill mused on the immensity of the ocean: “To sail across the Pacific when day after day; week after week you see more of the same blue ocean that seems as if it will go on forever, you gain a different awareness of how big it really is. I found myself comparing our journey to that of Magellan and the early explorers who were going at half our speed and unsure of what awaited them; or imagining how in the future, travelling to Mars will be a similar experience.”

Paddle Boarding San Blas

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catch of the day - 2 tuna at once

Irish Blessing summed their crossing up in statistics: “3,150 nautical miles Galapagos to the Marquesas (3600 miles). 300 gallons of fuel, 1,800 gallons of water made (with the onboard desalinator), 270 individual meals prepared. Only two bags of garbage (all food waste overboard, all plastic cans, bottles etc. washed and dried in order to eliminate odours). Five fish caught (one blue marlin released and four tuna consumed). Ten books read. Movies watched, too numerous to list. 128 flying fish cleaned off deck and 16 squid on morning inspection. Each crew member stood watch 3.5 days at 2 hours a shift.” But despite the vastness of the ocean, they were not alone, with daily visits by pilot whales and schools of dolphin. Maintaining human contact, Louis Goor on Irene IV led daily group calls for the fleet at 09:00 and 18:00 with his unique humour keeping everyone entertained and informed.

Intrepid At Dock Sunset Bonaire

Boat Selling Fruit in San Blas

A Warm Welcome in Nuka Hiva By mid-April the whole fleet had arrived in Nuku Hiva, the largest island in the Marquesas, where they spent a couple of weeks exploring before heading south to the Tuamotu Islands. Spending time on dry land was very welcome after so many weeks at sea, and special treat of a goodie bag of fresh fruit and vegetables was organised by Oyster’s French Polynesia representative. Part of the benefit of being on the Oyster World Rally is the land-based activities organised to entertain the fleet. This included a whole day of festivities and entertainment, with everyone invited to try local handicrafts, ride horses along the beach and perform a Haka. This was followed by a traditional feast and a welcome speech given by the mayor, and in the evening local dance groups and musicians kept everyone entertained into the early hours.

The fleet spent time exploring the lush forests and volcanic peaks of the Marquesas, before setting sail south to the Tuamotus, towards Tahiti and Bora Bora and the next stage of the adventure. The Oyster World Rally fleet can be followed live at www.oysteryachts.com with the fleet’s next destinations including to French Polynesia, the Whitsunday Islands in Australia, Indonesia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Mauritius. Christmas will be spent in the fantastic city of Cape Town, South Africa before setting off to the remote island of St Helena, en-route back in the Caribbean in early 2023. ______________________________________ Oyster Yachts www.oysteryachts.com

Diving in Bonaire

FEATURE: SIMON JONES – THE MEAT & FISH SOCIETY’S GRAND MASTER

SIMON JONES – THE MEAT & FISH SOCIETY’S GRAND MASTER For many years on the island of Mallorca the name Simon Jones was synonymous with Escape Bar in Plaça de la Drassana. A place to go and meet friends and crew. Where the sausage and bacon butties, as well as the full menu, were the stuff of legend and where no matter the hour of day, if there was a rugby match on at silly O’clock, the constantly smiling and joking Simon would endeavour to have the bar open. Though you may have to wait 2 minutes for your pint while he prepped the all important food that would sustain those propping up the bar and seated at the tables, for the festivities of the day ahead. I have many fond memories of Escape as do many who enjoyed its sixteen year tenure. However,

as with everything, things had to change and it was time to move on, though there are still those who return to the island confused about its whereabouts. However, I come to Simon’s story half way through, as his love of both food and yachting started at a much much earlier age. From around 12 years old he found himself spending more and more time in restaurant and café kitchens which he clearly loved. When it was obvious that an academic career wasn’t of particular interest his Aunt and Mum decided to encourage him to enrol on a catering course. So he joined the prestigious Bournemouth and Poole College, who are still in the top 20 of

catering colleges worldwide. For 3 years Simon honed his trade, spending countless intensive hours learning every aspect of a kitchen and its different departments. Because of this he holds a full City and Guilds MasterChef diploma and if you want to see his skills in action check out the meat & fish society Facebook page for the video of a 120+ day aged piece of beef being prepped and portioned by him. As part of the course they had to do a year in a restaurant with at least 1 Michelin star either in London or in France. Simon chose to join a beautiful 2 Michelin star restaurant in the Loire Valley where he further increased his skills in fine dining, but more importantly in the

importance of quality products and delivering the customer exactly what they want. As Simon says, he is a pleaser and those years of catering college and later at the restaurant is where these skills began to shine. But this only starts to explain one side of the story. How then did he end up combining this love of catering and the yachting industry? Simon explains that his Dad had always sailed dinghies and therefore Simon had also sailed all of his life, having grown up in Westbourne, where the sea is simply part of your nature. His first taste of the full yachting industry was when he ended up paying his own way on a delivery to Sardinia on a 1985 45ft Admiral’s Cup yacht, the superbly named Pocket Battleship. It was here that he got involved with the Swan World Championships where they were short of crew. So age 19 he found himself as cook on a Swan. Not a bad way to round out your teens. After bringing Pocket Battleship back to the UK it was time to return to land and his love of cooking, all the while keeping the sea within his sights. For ten years he was Head Chef at Stanwell House, the boutique hotel and bistro in Lymington. As fate would have it though it was because of his position there that he returned to yachts, as one day the receptionist said she was going along to the boat show for a potential interview and would he like to join her just to have a look around. Well, the poor girl didn’t speak a word and after a fair while at the Guinness stand Simon was asked for his CV and was promptly offered a job on a 70ft charter boat out of Turkey. In fact, despite travelling back and forth and all over the world it seems that Turkey was always calling. This is actually where he met his wife while out having a quiet beer (or three) in the town of Marmaris. And can you guess the name of the bar they met in? Yep, Escape Bar. How’s that for romance.

FEATURE: SIMON JONES – THE MEAT & FISH SOCIETY’S GRAND MASTER

A little later Simon started earning his yacht tickets so that he became an incredible allrounder – though he didn’t mention what his turn downs are like. He began driving boats as well as working as deck and mate and chef all over the Med. Fate would again intervene not long after this when he and Ceti were asleep on day one of a charter when something happened during the watch and the boat ploughed straight into an out-crop of rocks. Luckily the whole crew were okay, however they lost all of their belongings. They finally managed to reverse the boat off and back her into a tiny bay in the early hours of the morning. The crew raced ahead to warn the sleepy cruisers that a rather large yacht was about to come in with a rooster tail in order to ground herself on the beach. At which point the were promptly arrested for invading Greece. Oh and having no shoes. Which were at the bottom of the sea along with everything else of value. So four days in a hotel under house arrest it was. 21 years and 9 months to the day they recently celebrated their son Christopher’s 21st birthday. After finding out he was going to be a Dad Simon decided that he didn’t want to be a Dad that’s away, so instead they bought a property in Santa Catalina and took over the then Wild Rover from Jerry and Marie and opened Escape Bar. The plan? Keep it for two years…you know the rest. All the while Simon was still running boats not expecting the bar to take off quite like it did. He finally bid farewell to the staff who didn’t have quite the same vested interest and took over the entire running of the bar, with the odd delivery here and there until, as they say, the rest is history, and it was time to bid farewell to Escape 6 years ago. There are obviously a multitude of other adventures that the pair have had on boats all around the world, but sadly we do not have the pages to tell the tale, although buy Simon a pint once his knee is better and I’m sure he’ll fill in the gaps. So this begs the question, what has Simon and wife of 25 years been up to for the last six. Well they have clearly not been resting on their laurels. Having provisioned for the bar and other boats Simon was always on the look-out for the best produce and discovered that the top place that most bars, restaurants and hotels go to is MercaPalma. Not being in the catering business I assumed this was just another supermarket. Apparently it is far from it. It’s almost like a city behind Fan, housed within high walls, with guards on the door. Literally if your name is not down you are not getting in. But those of you who know Simon know he is a persistent chap… As luck would have it the 45m yacht Big Fish happened to come to him saying that had a massive order of several thousand Euros and would he know of anywhere where they could provision the highest quality produce. They needed meat, fish, veg, fruit, dairy. You name it, they needed it. So Simon returned to MercaPalma and explained what he needed. As one of the newer boys in the town they were a little sceptical about how it was going to be paid for. So Simon returned to the Captain, explained the situation and the Captain wired the money over immediately.

Needless to say this broke the ice and Simon’s reputation spread. Enter the fish & meat society. Originally just Simon, then Ceti for supporting the deliveries and proviosioning, they are now a team of five with Tania in accounts, Barbara on sales and deliveries, Paula as PA, Ceti delivering and Simon, well, a bit of everything. It’s so wonderful to see a team so passionate about what they do, considering what they do. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if necessary, generally clocking up 11 hour days, all to ensure the boats that they know and love have the very pest produce they can. Simon butchers the meat and fillets the fish himself. They are all then individually vacuum packed and frozen so that the chef can pop them straight in the freezer for the season. They are also labelled

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and stamped, once again cutting down on the time for the chef, which we all know is a precious commodity. As Simon is a trained chef he is able to come aboard and save the boat time and money by advising what would be best for them to buy and then serve. So what next? The word of mouth is going crazy as they have such a reputation for quality, professionalism and friendliness. You only have to look on Palma Yacht Crew when anything is mentioned about provisioning to see the name Simon Jones turn up over and over and over. So that’s Mallorca sorted. Next? He says, ‘well I came back from Ibiza yesterday and my son has just been down to Sotto Grande, so…’. Apparently the trips are easy and they only charge for the ferry ticket, fuel and bed and board. And it is clear that their reputation

is preceding them over there with boats that know and love the company placing orders continuously. There may also be destinations farther afield in the future, but for that we will have to wait and see. Whatever Simon and the team do however, I have no doubt in my mind that they will absolutely achieve their goals and continue to please the yachting and villa industry the world over. We wish them well. ______________________________________ The Meat & Fish Society (+34) 619 593 387 sales@mn2v.co mn2v.co By Victoria Pearce

FEATURE: INDONESIA’S AMAZING ANAMBAS ARCHIPELAGO

The relatively seldom visited Anambas Islands Regency (or Kabupaten Kepulauan Anambas) is located 150 nautical miles northeast of Batam Island in the North Natuna Sea between the Malaysian mainland to the west and the island of Borneo to the east. It is geographically part of the Tudjuh Archipelago and an administratively an autonomous district covering an area of 46,667 sq.kms. Its outer seas are nearly 90 percent crossed by foreign vessels and has only recently become a separate district apart from the neighbouring Natuna islands. Lying quite far out in the South China Sea, away from most of the other Indonesian islands, the largest islands are Siantan, Palmatak and Jemaja, with the capital of the district of Anambas called Tarempa, on the island of Siantan. Gaining recognition worldwide for its potential as a paradise island holiday and marine eco-tourism destination, the main attractions of the Anambas Archipelago are its ruggedly beautiful environment, the exceptional clarity of its sea water and significant coral reef coverage along with the many as yet untouched ‘Survivor-type’ islands and their lush and often still-unexplored jungles.

Anambas Island Sunset

INDONESIA’S AMAZING ANAMBAS ARCHIPELAGO Indonesia is easing access for yachts to enter into Bali, Batam, Bintan and Nunukan and quarantine is now lifted for arrivals by air or by sea. And good news for foreign-flagged yachts… a new visa is on the horizon as the country slowly gets back to pre-Covid times. “Most importantly, a new visa is being rolled out soon that would give 180 days straight away with no extensions”, explains Captain Thomas Taatjas of Asia Pacific Superyachts Bali, adding, “This is exciting news as the previous one needed time consuming extensions at immigration offices every month. This was really a pain for people cruising”. Noting Visa on Arrival is currently available only at the airport and not seaports, including Bali, he added, “The new relaxed rules

and measures are a good reason to again look at the seldom visited Anambas Islands Archipelago in Indonesia. The island cluster is being recognised as a new and exceedingly attractive South China Sea cruising destination, thanks to a huge improvement in facilities and especially now, in clearing yachts in and out. Based on CNN, referring to the Anambas Islands as one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular coastal spots, it’s also fantastic for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts and a tropical paradise. A collection of 255 small Indonesian islands in the Anambas cluster, with only 26 inhabited, are a part of the Indonesian Riau Islands Province on the South China Sea and among Indonesia's northernmost border archipelagos between Singapore and Borneo.

The panoramic view of blue seas and green islands are dotted with azure lagoons, especially on the islands of Pantai Selat Rangsang, Pulau Bawah, Pulau Rongkat and Pantai Pulau Penjalin. Here islands emerge from the sea as out of nowhere. At low tide the islets grow together by the connecting sands, creating an inland sea and an outer sea beyond, with lagoons that are paved with white sand and here and colorful corals. In fact, all of the islands in the Anambas have fine white beaches which glisten and become even more beautiful as the lagoons fill with aquamarine water through which strange corals and schools of fish darting in the clear water can be seen. Here you’ll find excellent dive spots with an amazing colorful underwater life and on land and rows of coconut trees protecting the soft white sand beaches, where turtles have made the shores of the islands of Keramut and Mangkal their habitat. This group of islands has remained under most yachts’ radar. Its silent existence goes back for centuries, never really reaching outside its own boundaries. In fact, in the past the Anambas group of islands tended to be regarded as just a remote off-the-beaten-track place where only the most intrepid of traveler would venture. However, these days those with yachts and a penchant for exploring new seas and lands, more are becoming aware of the Anambas group of islands and the fact it's nothing short of paradise. This group of islands has also been avoided by most cruising yachts in the past despite the Archipelago's relative proximity to Singapore, Malaysia and somewhat further, Borneo. A major reason – in years past Indonesia was difficult to visit by yacht because of the immigration rules for yachts. With immigration formalities updated and pandemic measures easing, your agent can arrange for stress-free entry and will know the ports where e-forms are accepted and will ensure formalities are completed before the yacht reaches the Anambas Archipelago.

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Anambas map

Cruising Anambas Islands On a cruising voyage from Borneo to the Anambas Islands, Captain Thomas reported yachts can sail directly to Tarempa from Borneo (240 miles), from Singapore (150 miles), from Tioman, Malaysia (130 miles) and from relatively nearby Indonesian islands, such as Batam. A Captain on a cruising yacht in the Andaman Archipelago reported there’s only a lot of praise for what the local and administrative people have done for cruising visitors, making this an exceedingly worthy and yet to be discovered archipelago for yachts to visit. It’s possible to cruise among the Anambas Islands any time of the year; however, the season of SW monsoon (April to September) offers drier conditions and a calmer sea”, says Captain Thomas, adding, “While most of the predominant winds come from the SW or NE according to the season, it is advisable to be anchored with the possibility to swing

Anambas cloud-sea-island

Tarempa Harbor, Anambas Islands

180 degrees with a switch of wind under a passing cloud (and with reefs normally not too far away)”. “At a radius of 40 miles from Tarempa there’s an amazing choice of anchorages waiting for you to enjoy diving, snorkelling, sunbathing or visiting a luxurious hotel (such as on Bawa island), or simply meeting the hospitable local people. A nice surprise is the friendliness of the locals when visiting the small villages scattered among the bays, helping to make your visit an enriching experience”, enthuses Captain Thomas. For those feeling more adventurous there are many trails to hike crossing the islands, often bringing you to a spectacular viewpoint from the top of an island or leading to beautiful waterfalls. While anchored in one of the idyllic lagoons or bays you can easily swim from your boat to a snorkelling or diving area and discover the underwater beauty or a deserted beach to explore.

Many reefs border the Anambas Islands and provide well protected anchorages. Because of narrow passages to enter those lagoons navigation can be tricky and paper charts, as well as some system of electronic charts (like CM93 and Navionics charts), are not accurate enough for this area. It is therefore advisable to use a KAP file to view Google Earth for higher accuracy. And, of course, good sunlight and visual navigation is essential most of the time. The following are some amazing islands suggested by Asia Pacific Superyachts when visiting the archipelago: Pulau Bawah Island. This Southern island has a stunning anchorage in a beautiful lagoon and is the perfect point of arrival or departure (according to your cruise). The snorkelling in the lagoon is good, however it doesn’t compare with the outside of the reef where there is better visibility, mostly on NE of the island. Pulau Ritan Island. About 15 miles NW of

Anambas clear water

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Pulau Bawa, this island offers more magic — a small anchorage in middle of the reef. Like most of the beaches in the archipelago the beaches are deserted and uninhabited though there might be evidence of ‘civilisation’ (i.e. plastic pollution). However this is more than compensated by being in a calm and beautiful anchorage, with the vessel most likely alone, surrounded by reefs where you can snorkel in clear waters and stroll the beach at a beautiful sunset. Pulau Airabu Island. Less than 10 miles North from Pulau Ritan, this much bigger island presents several well protected anchorages. Maybe the best one can be found on the South of the island. The only (small) village can be found on the on the West coast on the North of the island. Excellent snorkelling and white sandy beaches welcomes visitors. Anambas Islands map

Durai Island. Sailing about 30 miles North towards Durai Island, you pass again in front of many good and attractive anchorages with fishing villages to visit and more of isolated lagoons and beaches. Durai Island is now a national park and there’s an abundance of sea turtles to view. The turtles are protected; however, you can walk around quite freely and see many tracks of turtles on the sand. The turtle eggs are collected and protected by staff until they hatch, at which point the baby turtles are then released to the sea. Tempara, Sintan Island. It’s now time to visit the biggest and very pleasant town of Tempara on Sintan Island where all the formalities are done. It is a deep anchorage near a long road built on piles. This is the best place to resupply and also welcome guests flying in to join the yacht.

Snorkeing Tenggiling Island - Aanambas

An airport is on another island less than 10 miles away (Pulau Matak Island), where you can anchor close by if more convenient. The East side of both Puala Sintan and Pulau Matak offer an incredible choice of anchorages, too numerous to be described. Adventure at its best! Spending a few days or even better a month, in the Anambas Archipelago, offers new and isolated anchorages with clear water and a few fishing villages along the archipelago to ensure a fresh supply of seafood for sumptuous meals. Those that journey to the Anambas Islands might find it difficult to raise anchor when it’s time to sail away, however, there’s also more dream voyage discoveries in setting forth towards Borneo, Tioman, Singapore and other parts of Indonesia. It is very rare nowadays to be fortunate enough to cruise a new destination, one that appears so close from your port but actually so remote, the Anambas Archipelago. _____________________________________ By Linda Cartlidge Asia Pacific Superyachts www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com

Indo Sumpat - Northern Bintan in Riau Islands

FEATURE: PRODUCT REVIEW OF THE NAUTILUS LIFELINE

PRODUCT REVIEW OF THE NAUTILUS LIFELINE Have you ever imagined or experienced drifting away from your yacht whilst doing water sports? Wind, current, fog, faulty equipment, bad orientation, loss of your buddy, etc.; the scenarios are multiple, and it seems that they happen more often than people are willing to admit.

guide Nicolas Schiess showed me one of these small radio beacons and explained that these should be mandatory for all divers within the National Park of the Galapagos Islands. No law supported this, but every diver on board the ships we were working for had to be equipped with one.

The first time I saw a Nautilus Lifeline was in 2013 while working for two new vessels specialising in diving expeditions in the Galapagos Islands. Local park ranger and dive

What is the Nautilus Lifeline exactly? It is an individual, waterproof, and robust radio beacon suitable for any water sport (scuba

diving, paddle-boarding, kayaking, kitesurfing, freediving, surfing, remote tender excursions etc.), created and designed to mitigate the risk of getting lost at sea. A small marine rescue GPS which emits an AIS and DSC signal when activated. The GPS position should be accurate to 1.5 m (5 ft.), and a man overboard distress message (MOB) will be broadcasted to all AIS-equipped ships up to 34 miles away, as well as a Digital Selective Call (DSC) message to the VHF radio on your

vessel. The beacon has a test function and an emergency function. The Nautilus Lifeline floats and is waterproof in all sea conditions and is depth-rated to 130 m (425 ft.) with the cap closed. Furthermore, it is free to use, meaning that no MMSI, Licence, or Registration is required. Testing the Nautilus! In 2022, as I led a conservation initiative in Fernando de Noronha (Brazil) and shortly after, I headed for a filming expedition to the remote islands of Revillagigedo (Mexico), I decided to get myself one of these Nautilus Lifeline devices. I ordered one unit online, and in less than two weeks, a much smaller unit than I remembered from 2013 was delivered to my doorstep. I was so excited about the arrival of my package that I wanted to test the Lifeline to understand how it worked. So, I called a colleague whose bridge is equipped with not only an AIS but also an ECDIS, and we decided to meet for a coffee and a ‘false alarm’. We used the test mode of the Lifeline, which appeared on the AIS control and simultaneously on the ECDIS. The second time we tested the Lifeline, we wanted to try the device from the water, which we did after a dive off the remote island of Fernando de Noronha (Brazil). On this occasion, we decided to send out a MOB distress alarm. It was planned to be very short, and we had previously informed the military radio station, which is the only one on the island capable of receiving AIS signals. For the DSC signal on the VHF radios, we were interested to see if any smaller boats operating from the island would react to a short DSC call. No other vessels would be in reach from the mid-Atlantic Island at 300Nm from mainland Brazil. All went as planned, and only the largest vessel of a dive operator on the island reacted accordingly to the distress. We realised that the main reason for the lack of response was that few boats from the local fleet had their VHF radio connected to their GPS unit. This unappropriated installation of the equipment might be frequent in Brazil but relatively rare in the yachting or professional industry. Scuba diving with the Nautilus Lifeline is easy, as its small size allows you to carry it inside your BCD’s pocket or can be attached to your dive gear through a specifically designed little pouch. The pouch has a little carabiner to which the lifeline can be clipped. Even if you do not buy the pouch, a little ring on the beacon allows you to attach a short line to avoid losing it when deployed. How does the Lifeline work? Once taken out of its case, its use is straightforward and user-friendly. First, you open the cap and unfold the small antenna before switching on the device through a blue on/off push button that activates a blue indicator light. Furthermore, a red and a yellow button are available to select one of three options:

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1. DISTRESS (red button): In case of an emergency, push the red button for five consecutive seconds. 2. TEST: Push the Yellow button (Test mode) for 5 seconds, sending a test signal to all AIS. After 20 seconds, the device emits the test signal to the AIS. 3. POSITION REPORT: Push the Yellow button (Test mode) for 8 seconds, sending a test signal to all surrounding AIS and a DSC to the programmed MMSI number of the unit. An MMSI can be programmed through an app. Note that the operations manual mentions that the option is not available in Canada and Europe (due to local regulations) but is available when you are somewhere in the rest of the world. Therefore, when in Canada and Europe, only an AIS signal will be transmitted.

Order your own Nautilus Lifeline today!

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You can buy the Nautilus lifeline from us at factory price. www.diveoperationsbuddy.com

Import tax: The courier (generally DHL) will charge you the import tax upon delivery, depending on the destination country and the number of units purchased (e.g., in Spain, it was about 83 € for one unit in April 2022).

The way it works; is that you order and pay online, and the factory organises a courier that charges custom fees you pay upon delivery. Estimate price: $200 (=183€) as the last reference June 2022. Included: App: The Nautilus Lifeline app will allow you to link your Lifeline(s) to the MMSI of your vessel. User’s manual: Send us an email, and we will be happy to forward you the user’s manual.

Optional: Recommendation: Purchasing online directly the CR123 battery together with the Lifeline is a good option, as the factory will then send it to you already installed. Protection pouch: An optional silicone or neoprene pouch is available at the online store to protect your unit. When using in cold water, we recommend the neoprene pouch, which is easy to open even with cold hands or gloves. When buying the Nautilus Lifeline ONLINE from Dive Operations Buddy, you simultaneously support marine conservation projects at no additional cost. Stay safe out there, Capt. Dominique Geysen ______________________________________ www.diveoperationsbuddy.com

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MORAVIA YACHTING COMES TO THE BALEARICS YACHT BROKERAGE WITH ACCESS TO AN IMPRESSIVE CHARTER FLEET is able to offer seamless sales and purchasing services, matching their clients with the perfect yacht to suit their needs. Moravia’s exceptional service also applies to its personalised yacht charter services as they offer a vast range of luxury yacht charter options. This means that any charter a client embarks upon will be orchestrated to their tastes with absolute perfection to ensure the guests have a once-ina-lifetime voyage in ultimate luxury.

Moravia Yachting is a yacht brokerage house that has been a mainstay in Monaco’s Port Hercule since the 1960s, but its origins actually go back over 150 years. The company opened its first office in 1962 in the Principality of Monaco, providing services and materials to ships on a global scale, which eventually led to them playing a key role in yacht investment / in yachting. In 2020, Moravia underwent a transformation and relaunch and now boasts a discerning team of the very best industry specialists in several locations around the globe, namely; Monaco, London, Fort Lauderdale, the Netherlands, Italy, Russia, and now Palma. With this level of expertise, Moravia Yachting has become a recognised and trusted name in the world of yacht brokerage. With its already solid reputation for discretion and professionalism, Moravia Yachting has been entrusted to work on behalf of some of the most prestigious and exacting clients in both purchasing and sales

capacities, as well as providing first-class yacht management services. With an ethos of privacy, discretion and professionalism, Moravia Yachting takes a highly personalised approach to fulfil the demands of its clients to the finest detail. Keeping abreast of client aspirations, the team

Moravia Yachting launched its services in Palma de Mallorca earlier this year and is delighted to bring its specialist brokerage and management skills to the increasingly popular Balearics. Caroline Hillier, who represents Moravia’s charter retail division in Palma is looking forward to going full-steam ahead into the charter season and is very proud to be representing Moravia. She explained what it means for the company now that they have a strong presence in the Balearics: Caroline: “It makes perfect sense to expand Moravia’s unique offering to Palma, as it’s already a top charter destination with an international expat clientele, as well as being a well-established superyacht hub. Mallorca, and indeed, the whole of the Balearics make

for an incredible yachting experience with the diversity of the different islands and the exceptional cruising possibilities. The spectacular backdrop of Mallorca’s north-west coastline offers an incredible view, with the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountain range plunging dramatically into the pristine waters, and around the whole of the island, there are so many pretty coves and beautiful beaches that can only be reached by boat. To the southeast, there is the hedonistic party lifestyle and laid-back bohemian vibe of Ibiza and in total contrast, the low-key rustic chic and serenity of Formentera. To the east is the relaxed and mostly rural Menorca. There really is something for everyone in this region and that’s what makes Palma such a key location in the world of yacht charters.” In 2017, Moravia Yachting was acquired by internationally renowned management company, Hill Robinson. With their shared ethos of providing the very highest quality of service and care to their clients, it was fitting to join forces as it now gives Moravia a larger global reach and extra presence in Jeddah, Antibes and the Gold Coast, Australia. Caroline: “I’m delighted to be part of the wellestablished and respected group that Hill Robinson is and to have this great opportunity of working with such an experienced and

knowledgeable team. With Hill Robinson already being an important company in Palma’s yachting industry, it’s a privilege to play a key role in building the Moravia name in Mallorca with their support. I’m very much looking forward to utilising my knowledge and expertise to optimise added value and provide the most extraordinary charter experiences for my clients.” Hill Robinson also has a noteworthy charter yacht available here in Mallorca this summer, SY Hyperion. This is a beautifully elegant 47.4 metre sailing yacht with hull design by German Frers and built by Royal Huisman in 1998. With a design perfect for blue water cruising, Hyperion is also a competitor to be reckoned with and has a great reputation within the world of superyacht regattas. Being able to offer Hyperion as both a luxurious cruiser and regatta race charter is a rare and incredibly exciting opportunity for both Moravia’s team and more importantly, all those who have the good fortune to sail on her. With her classically-styled and spacious setting of traditional wood panelling with sumptuous beige and cream upholstery, combined with the many windows situated around the main structure, benefitting the interior space with plenty of natural light which perfectly showcases the elegance of this stunning sailing yacht. There is accommodation for 6

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guests within a cabin configuration of 1 x king, 1 x Queen and 1 x twin and they can enjoy a split-level saloon; the upper level consisting of formal dining and lounge areas with steps leading to a relaxed and cosy piano lounge on the lower level. There is also a swim platform and an additional extending bathing platform where you can comfortably enter the water and experience plenty of fun with the great selection of sea toys, including snorkelling gear, kite surfing equipment, water skis, inflatables, wakeboards and fishing equipment. There is also a 5.4m McMullen 165hp diesel tender and Zodiac inflatable tender with 2-stroke Yamaha 40 engine. With Moravia’s presence now in Mallorca and the charter season in full-swing, this is sure to be a successful year for Caroline and the Moravia Yachting team. For more information on Moravia Yachting please visit www.moraviayachting.mc ______________________________________ Moravia Yachting (Palma) Avinguda de Gabriel Roca 37B Palma de Mallorca, 07014 Baleares caroline.hillier@moraviayachting.mc T. (+34) 971 675 888 M: (+44) 7938 603011 Written by Lisa Thompson textperfect@outlook.com

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CHARTER ITINERARY

Having just celebrated their first anniversary, Charter Itinerary is going from strength to strength as it continues to change the world of yacht itinerary creation with its brilliantly easy-to-navigate and fully interactive webbased platform. Designed specifically with the yachting industry in mind, many of the biggest names in yachting have been added to the client list with more signing up almost daily. With well over 700 accounts, it is already transforming how industry professionals plan, produce and present itineraries and there’s no stopping there – there are some big plans on the horizon for year two…

Charter Itinerary’s founders, Boris De Bel and Candice Christiansen, may come from different ends of the yachting industry but they shared the same frustrations when it came to creating itineraries; stuck wrestling with inflexible and stubborn technology like pdf documents and Powerpoint presentations – a laborious and extremely time-consuming exercise. “I just couldn’t create the itineraries I wanted – there was nothing available and even if it looked good, it was still a static document. It was a very frustrating process, spending days creating itineraries or spending a lot of money outsourcing this to design companies” says

Candice. Moving from a once very manual process, Charter Itinerary has solved this by automating and streamlining a task that would normally take hours or even days, into something that takes only a few minutes. “Charter Itinerary is fast becoming indispensable to the charter team at Northrop & Johnson. It allows us to create attractive, informative presentations in minutes, saving us time and reinforcing the highly-customized service we offer our clients.” – Fiona Maureso Senior Charter Broker Northrop & Johnson For Charter Itinerary, the destination(s) of the charter is arguably more fundamental than anything else. The build up to a charter holiday is part of the joy and the interactive nature of the platform aids this sense of anticipation – after all, each destination has its own unique charm and selling points. It’s always better to show clients what they can experience, not just the yacht itself, but also where they’re going activities, restaurants, tourist attractions and there are over one million Points of Interest to offer. As such it’s certainly a tool to entice clients with and nudge them to book. Boris explains “There are two elements to a charter, there’s the yacht and the destination. Usually the thought process isn’t ‘let’s charter a yacht’, it’s ‘we want to go on holiday to Greece, shall we do it on a yacht?”. To cater for this, Charter Itinerary covers destinations worldwide, boasting a catalogue of thousands of locations with high resolution images and descriptions included. Interactive maps of the itinerary route are automatically generated as well as optional, automated weather information, the possibility to add crew profiles, and of course, if there are changes to the charter and the

itinerary needs to be edited, this is easily done with just a few clicks. Not only do customers have the option to send the itineraries by URL link or QR code, but as an optional extra they can have their own fully branded, or broker-friendly custom template created by the Charter Itinerary team, and for those who still like it old-school, with a pdf printable option to show to their charter clients. Year two will be a particularly exciting year for the company as they release the Light Plan, which simplifies even further the itinerary creation process by providing suggested itinerary routes along with the platform’s own images and descriptions automatically populating the itinerary. A deliberately quick and simple process for users wanting to generate high quantities of generic itineraries to their potential clients. Another exciting feature being developed, due to popular demand, is the Proposal Module, which will allow brokers to create a selection of yachts, in an interactive brochure format, to send to their clients to entice them further to book that charter. “We are a close knit and enthusiastic team who bounce ideas off each other and listen to our customers suggestions to ensure the platform is providing what is needed and constantly evolving. So watch this space, there is a lot more to come!” says Candice. ______________________________________ Charter Itinerary Boris de Bel boris@charteritinerary.com charteritinerary.com

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DOPAMINE – EXCEPTIONAL STYLE, COMFORT AND SERVICE Accommodation is for up to 10 guests in five beautifully appointed staterooms. The fullbeam master suite is situated forward on the main deck with the further three double and one twin guest staterooms found on the lower deck.

Sleek and stylish showcasing character in her powerful lines, 33m Dopamine runs an enviable charter program. Having completed a fully booked Mediterranean summer, September sees this Mangusta Gransport head back to Fort Lauderdale and the Bahamas for a busy winter season. Built by Mangusta, part of the world-renowned Overmarine Group, Dopamine was launched in 2021. Her naval architecture is courtesy of Overmarine and her sporty design thanks to the creative eye of Alberto Mancini, with her distinctively aggressive bow being a standout aesthetic feature. Utilising enhanced technology she operates highly efficiently, boasting a top speed of 26 knots and an impressive 21 knots cruising. Guests can enjoy total comfort due to her state-of-the-art stabilization system that works both underway

and at zero speed. With top performance and a longer range, plus her draft of just 1.9m allowing access to shallow waterways, she is the ultimate charter yacht to enjoy a seamless island-hopping adventure. Dopamine’s warm and inviting interior spaces were designed by the owner’s team, creating a focus on timeless styling and exquisite furnishings which in turn serve to create an atmosphere of elegant comfort. Very much in keeping with the Mangusta brand, Dopamine offers well-thought-out spaces which are both ideally functional and exude eye-catching contemporary detail. A chic mood prevails throughout with the use of hard woods and stainless-steel accents. The yachts’ exceptional volume has definitely been maximised and the layout follows a distinct flow through her different areas.

The spacious aft deck is lined with a sofa along the stern and a raised table, ideal for evening cocktails watching the twinkling lights ashore. Inside, the main salon is a light and airy space, featuring floor to ceiling windows letting the natural light flood in. There is ample seating for family and friends to socialise, and further aft the formal dining area is a real delight, with stunning views afforded across the sea and backlit wall for added ambience. Adjacent to the salon is the galley, permitting exemplary food service with both speed and convenience. Two stairways connect to the lower deck swim platform below, which is a wonderful space on the water for guests to relax whilst easily accessing her superb range of water toys. To starboard there is a staircase up to the foredeck and the flybridge aft. The foredeck is a triumph of design, with an extensive living area complete with c-shaped sofa, seating and large table, providing a wonderful spot where groups can enjoy casual alfresco meals and drinks. The area can be covered with a canvas bimini for all-day use. Further forward is a broad sunbed that dips seductively into the infinity Jacuzzi on the bow. When not in use the Jacuzzi can be concealed beneath a sunbed. On the voluminous flybridge the large table and seating can accommodate up to 10 guests, as well as a selection of casual coffee tables. Lined with a sunbed across the full length of the stern there is an additional wet bar amidships. The added benefit of a hard top allows guests to choose sun or shade according to their wishes and provides plenty of

room to enjoy activities such as early-morning yoga. This is a truly versatile and spacious area, perfectly designed for comprehensive outdoor living. Operated by her professional crew of 5, Dopamine is fully equipped to deliver an exceptional charter holiday. Run by knowledgeable Captain Warren, his enthusiastic personality and vast cruising experience bring this tight knit team together and ensure guests enjoy every moment. French Chef Anthony has received countless

accolades praising his innovative and delicious cuisine, the interior crew regularly provide seamless service and there is fun guaranteed with the range of water toys under the watchful eye of the deck team. Summed up expertly by her Charter Manager, Daphne d’Offay, she enthused, “Working with this crew has truly made me excited to represent this charter program. They are the key to her success!” With a modern interior vibe, abundance of sunbathing spaces, speed, stability and a

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first class crew, Dopamine offers guests the opportunity to relish an incredible charter experience and make wonderful memories. Perfectly suited for warmer, tropical climates, the yacht and crew look forward to welcoming guests on board this winter to discover the beautiful Bahamas. ______________________________________ Ocean Independence enquiries@ocyachts.com www.oceanindependence.com

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CORSICA AND SARDINIA: THE DELUXE ISLAND DUO

Ideal for Summer Season This pair of Mediterranean islands are replete with natural beauty, upscale restaurants, and must-see attractions. Get the best out of both of them with a 7-day yacht charter itinerary around Corsica and Sardinia. DAY 1 | Embark in Calvi Begin your Mediterranean yacht charter vacation from the pretty Corsican town of Calvi. Famous for its five-mile shore of golden sands, Calvi’s lost citadel sits above the marina to a backdrop of snow-topped mountains in the distance - the perfect way to start your vacation. You’ll then cruise through the beautiful Golfe of Girolata, enjoying the spectacular views of the Scandola Nature reserve from the comfort of your luxury charter yacht before spending a tranquil evening in the village of Girolata. Distance35 nm* DAY 2 | Ajaccio After breakfast on board your motor yacht, head off to the Gulf of Sagone where you can anchor and enjoy an alfresco lunch surrounded by the blue expanse of the sea.

Cala di Volpe

the perfect place to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets and pay a visit to the house where Napoléon was born. Alternatively, explore the markets and boutiques that fill the center for a spot of souvenir shopping.

DAY 4 | La Maddalena Archipelago

Distance50 nm*

The archipelago is made up of seven large islands and 55 islets, which remain largely uninhabited and untouched by tourism development. Here you can get your first feel for the Sardinian lifestyle by socializing with the locals - what better way is there to find out where the best hotspots are?

DAY 3 | Bonifacio On this day of your charter, you and your guests will cruise towards the ancient town of Bonifacio. Spend the morning dolphin-spotting and playing some water sports before cruising down to the southern tip of Corsica to the port of Bonifacio. The first thing you will see before you berth the marina is the awe-inspiring citadel that rests on the top of the impressive limestone cliffs. This medieval town is one of France’s best-kept secrets and, at just 11 km from the coast of Sardinia, has a distinctly Italian feel.

Following your lunch, take advantage of your yacht's scuba diving gear and explore one of the many fantastic dive sites in the area. Your afternoon will be spent in Corsica’s capital, Ajaccio, on the island’s west coast.

Spend the rest of the day exploring its myriad of monasteries, chapels, prehistoric sites, and Roman cisterns, then find a local restaurant to sample the taste of the region. Alternatively, you could barter with the local fishermen for the fresh catch of the day and have your chef prepare you something delicious for supper.

This charming city is a hive of activity and

Distance15 nm*

Bonifacio

At the half-way point of your charter itinerary, you’ll be introduced to the beautiful coast of Sardinia, starting with its unspoiled Maddalena Islands.

Spend your afternoon cruising the crystal clear waters and discovering secluded coves to anchor and unwind. When you've had enough of swimming and snorkeling, your crew will be waiting for you with a tray of cocktails on the sundeck. There you can sink into your loungers as the sun sets behind Sardinia. Distance10 nm* DAY 5 | Maddalena Islands to Porto Cervo After and idle breakfast in La Maddalena, you will make your way to the exciting and glamorous bay of Porto Cervo. As the capital of the Smeralda Coast, Porto Cervo lives up to its glamorous reputation. You will instantly feel the luxury of this port from the moment you lay eyes on it, and you will

Archipelago La Maddalena

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Calvi Semper fidelis

be in good company amongst a marina full of superyachts. Step ashore and enjoy a relaxed day exploring the designer boutiques, sipping coffee in the piazza, or enjoying a round of golf at the top-class Pevero Golf Club. If all you want to do is unwind, pay a visit to Petra Segreta where you will be pampered with a variety of luxurious spa treatments.

Ajaccio Port

the historic sites such as the Church of San Lorenzo. Alternatively, you can take in some sun rays on the crescent-shaped beach as you bury your toes in the soft sand.

you have had on your trip between Corsica and Sardinia.

Supper in one of the local restaurants where you can enjoy the final authentic Italian meal of your vacation as you reflect on the experiences

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As the sun goes down, you’ll find a fantastic selection of upscale bars, restaurants, and nightclubs to party the night away in style. Visit Quattro Passi Al Pescatore for a sensational seafood experience, or if you want something more exclusive reserve a table at Blu. However, guests looking to end the night with a bang should pay a visit to Billionaire Club. Distance5 nm* DAY 6 | Porto Cervo to Cala Di Volpe The tranquil shores of Cala Di Volpe are the perfect antidote to a hedonistic evening in Porto Cervo. The town’s hotel of the same name is one of the most luxurious on Costa Smeralda, and perfect for a late lunch. Your yacht’s tender can take you directly to the jetty of the hotel where you can enjoy the famous poolside barbecues, followed by an afternoon exploring the resort. Cala Beach Club is only a short ride away also and is the ideal setting for guests who want to relax in peace.

Cervo

If you feel like a change of scenery, head to the hillside village of San Pantaleo where you can explore its charming local markets and even make a stop at wineries such as the increasingly popular Vigne Surrau. Distance5 nm* DAY 7 | Disembark in Porto Rotondo On this day, you will bring an end to your luxury yacht charter in Porto Rotondo, an elegant Mediterranean fishing village turned summer hotspot. Enjoy lunch on board prepared by your private chef and spend the rest of the day exploring Superyachts moored in Porto Rotondo in Sardinia

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ESCAPE WINTER IN SUNNY SOUTHEAST ASIA ISLANDS en route to the Red Sea and a good point of departure for cruising the Maldives, Chagos and Seychelles. A country of 1,300 kilometres of coastline, eight Unesco World Heritage Sites and 15 national parks are among the reasons Sri Lanka is known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’. The two monsoon winds providing rain to the two corners of the country at various periods, makes Sri Lanka’s beach holiday a year round prospect. The north east winds make the south western coast sunny and the sea calm from November to March. The South West winds make the East Coast waters quiet with constant sunshine. Seychelles

Singapore Merlion | Credit Andrew Tan

Asia Pacific yachting destinations are an increasingly preferred global option for superyachts, a great escape from the cold European winters. South East Asia countries have opened to foreign-flagged vessels after being closed more than two years due to Covid. The island countries now offer an easier entry with more relaxed measures as well as an easing of travel between countries. Progressively lifting restrictions for boat movement and travels within the region, life at sea is being restored to how times were pre-pandemic.

beach paradise of clear, turquoise waters and bright white-sand beaches — above the water you can take in views of the palm trees lining the beach and under the surface you can explore another world of coral reefs and sea life. The underwater panorama can also be viewed at the world’s first undersea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives on Rangali Island. Dine five meters below the surface of the ocean, with panoramic coral garden views and fusion menus matched with fine wines.

A brief look follows of some incredible cruising possibilities by Asia Pacific Superyachts, with branches in some of the most exotic, beautiful and mysterious places on earth Maldives, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Malaysia, Thailand, Andaman Islands (India), Indonesia and Singapore. All offer amazing journeys and discovery possibilities around the stunning beauty of a sea with calm waters and endless adventures.

Long stretches of sugar-white beaches are sanctuary to countless sea birds and extensive coral reefs host an endless variety of exotic fish and marine life. The islands provide a home for the annual migration of whale sharks and mantra rays. Throughout the Maldives whale sharks are found patrolling very close to the surface, making the Maldives an ideal destination for snorkelers in any season. A suggested itinerary might consist of visits to the islands of Kuda Bandos, Olhahali, Dusit Thani Resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Nibiliga Island, and Gemendhoo Island.

Maldives

Sri Lanka

Superyachts start their adventure at the Capital island of Malé, lying north and located among the miniscule coral islets of the Maldives' nature-rich archipelago. Picturing the perfect

The culture of this remote country, separated from India by a few nautical miles along the narrow Palk Straits, is integrally with boating. Sri Lanka remains a useful stop for yachts

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Seychelles is an island nation with 115 islands full of natural beauty. They are in two distinct groups including the Inner Island Group and the Outer Island Group and almost all of them are outside the cyclone belt. The 41 granitic Inner Islands cluster around the three principal islands of Praslin, La Digue and Mahe and the two coral islands of Denis Island and Bird Island. Sailing around the Seychelles’ Inner Islands offers miles of scenic coastline with safe anchorages and over 65 beaches on Mahe alone as well as many secret coves and grottoes. The Outer Islands are comprised of 72 coral islands and form an arc towards Africa. The six distinct island groups in the Outer Islands are the Amirantes, the Alphonse Group, the Southern Coral Group, the Farquhar Group and Aldabra. Langkawi, Malaysia Only 98 NM from Phuket and with a dutyfree port conveniently located just off the cruising waters of the Langkawi Archipelago, is Langkawi on the west coast with its archipelago of 99 islands. The interior of the island is lushly green everywhere and the coast is surrounded by a turquoise sea. A country of sailors and traders, it is one of the greatest countries of seafarers in the world. Located off the mainland coast of Malaysia, the number of visiting superyachts

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and foreign flagged yachts is expected to continue to grow post-Covid as word spreads of the island’s many land attractions, ship repair, duty-free supplies, and its central location and nearby island cruising. Cruising the Langkawi archipelago away from the main island offers tranquility and utter privacy of the 99 islands (only four islands are inhabited) of white sand beaches, river systems, pristine rain forests, abundant wildlife and caves and hilltops to explore. It’s less than a day’s cruise to the islands of Penang, Pangkor Laut, Butang Group, Phuket or the Similans (depending on your cruising speed). Borneo, Malaysia A stopover in Kota Kinabalu at the Sutera Harbor Marina will allow for land excursions to the wild interiors of Borneo, diving at Layang (famed for schooling hammerheads) and the jewel of Sabah, Sipadan. For true adventure, take a river journey up the famed Kinabatangan River to see rare and endangered species including orangutans, proboscis monkeys and pigmy elephants. Tropical islands and mainland coastal bays offer extraordinarily diverse mainland beauty which include the highest mountain in South East Asia - Mt. Kinabalu, virgin rainforest conservation areas (including the Maliau Basin, known as the ‘Lost World’), exotic wildlife, flora and fauna and a myriad of adventure and ecotourism activities – all accessible as a day or overnight excursion from your yacht. Phuket,Thailand The Andaman Sea’s Phuket Island in the ‘Land of Smiles’ is a great destination for a long stay with four modern marinas, a vibrant lifestyle and easy nearby island cruising. The ‘Superyacht Hub of Asia’ offers a base for island hopping and longer journeys to Myanmar (Burma) and other South East Asia countries. The nearby Similans is comprised of nine islands, most with uninhabited and pristine white sand beaches and earning a rating as one of the ‘Top Ten global dive destinations’. The small islands are surrounded by abundant reefs hosting an amazing array of colourful reef fish and extensive varieties of coral and marine life.

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Now, more than ever, Thailand’s back as a must-visit destination thanks to the lifting of pre-arrival registration, entry requirements and Covid-19 restrictions. With flat seas, warm temperatures and spectacular scenery, the ‘Land of Smiles’ is an ideal and luxurious option for superyachts. All restrictions were lifted as of July 1st and the country changed its status from a pandemic to an endemic. Koh Samui, Thailand The more isolated Gulf of Thailand on the opposite side of the Thai mainland/ Andaman Sea includes the sailing regions of the lushly tropical coconut tree-filled island of Koh Samui. The ‘Jewel of the Gulf of Thailand’ is filled with natural beauty with many options for anchoring along the coast. The island is home to some of the finest restaurants in Thailand and a plethora of 5 & 6-Star resorts, wellness retreats and pampering spas. Of special interest and just 20 NM from Koh Samui, is the Angthong National Marine Park with its spectacular group of 42 uniquely different islands. A mere 7 NM from Samui is the tropical Island of Koh Phangan, famed for its natural beauty and world-famous ‘Full Moon Party’ and to the north is Koh Tao, a ‘Top Ten’ dive spot and known as the ‘Diving Mecca of the Gulf’. Koh Samui is used as a base for

discovering the many beautiful islands located in the turquoise seas of the Gulf, such as Chang and Koh Samet. From Samui it’s possible to sail on to Pattaya and to Bangkok – the cultural capital of Thailand. Koh Samui is the hub of the Gulf and the best and easiest port of entry. Andaman Islands, India Traveling to the vast spread of the Andaman Islands in India, the journey offers stunning cruising vistas, land attractions and new discoveries. Visitors will find deserted islands of pure white sparkling beaches and crystal clear water. Moving inland, lush vegetation and towering cliffs with unusual bird and flora/ fauna and active volcanoes can be viewed during the journey. The Andaman Islands delivers adventuresome cruising, a secret world of tropical jungles, a wander through a rare lush rainforest and serene and gorgeous beaches scattered throughout much of the Andaman Archipelago. Traveling on, some of the most enticing of unexplored waters can be found in the Bay of Bengal, with deep seas and hundreds of hidden bays teaming with marine life. Indonesia Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the

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One of the financial shining stars of South East Asia, Singapore offers all the trappings of a modern city, all packaged together on a tropical Island. Singapore is one of the busiest ports in the world and as such requires some pre arrival formalities and pilotage services for any vessel over GRT300. Of course, a port as busy as this also has an extensive choice of shore support facilities and pretty much all major repairs can be completed locally.

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world with over 18,000 islands to explore. Bali is the smallest province of Indonesia and includes the neighboring islands of Nusa Penida, Ceningan, and Lembongan. The island is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, and gamelan music, as well as its beautiful seascapes and rice-terraced hillsides. Both Benoa and Serangan are safe havens and many cruisers opt to leave their yachts here and explore the countryside. Venturing from Bali, Indonesia offers some great holiday cruising with four differing cruising locations in the country. The most adventurous of these cruises is called the Forgotten Islands and the Banda group trip. The Banda islands in the very south of Maluku lie in the remote and hard-to-reach Spice Islands. In wide-spread Indonesia of more than 15,000 islands, this little archipelago is one of the most incredible to be found and is not a popular destination due to its isolated location.

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From November to March, the Northern sector is at its best. From Borneo it is only three to five days steaming or sailing to Bitung in North Sulawesi where you can clear in and take good quality fuel. From there you have ready access to Bunaken National Park, the world class muck diving of Lembeh and deserted islands to the north – all within a fifty mile radius. Moving East is the untouched Halmahera to explore and then to the ‘Mecca of Diving’ that is the Raja Ampat. Beyond that is the opportunity to discover new tribes in Indonesian Papua. Singapore Singapore is an ideal place for short cruising around the islands of Singapore and its impressive city skyline, or for extended trips to Malaysia or Bintan, Indonesia. Singapore has been described as a place you can "travel the world without leaving the city" with modern marinas and a wonderfully diverse and surreal experience.

A famous yachting destination in Southeast Asia, Tioman is a duty-free island, off Malaysia’s east coast, and is a hot destination for yachts in Singapore. Tioman, gazetted as a marine park, is endowed with ecological wonders such as colourful coral reefs and abundant marine life. For those who love adventure, the waters are perfect for diving or snorkelling. The island itself has beautiful waterfalls such as the Asah waterfall that can be seen via treks through the jungle. With the Caribbean marinas filling up so quickly, South East Asia is a breath of fresh air for Owners and Captains. The abundant cruising grounds - with its modern marinas and gorgeous anchorages, thousands of uninhabited islands, exotic cultures and friendly people - make this part of the world a perfect home for superyachts during the cold winters in other parts of the world. ______________________________________ By Linda Cartlidge To learn more of the many cruising possibilities and yacht entry /protocol: www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com, and see ‘Agent Contact’ gordon@asia-pacific-superyachts.com Photo Credit: Asia Pacific Superyachts

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MALLORCA YOUTH SAY IT LOUD AND CLEAR: WE DON’T WANT SINGLE-USE PLASTIC IN OUR LIVES

Students from all over Mallorca joined the 5th edition of The Changemakers Project, run by Save The Med Foundation and cofinanced by Fundación Jesus Serra from Grupo Catalana Occidente. The challenge: present ideas to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic. Teams of students aged 15 to 18 presented 22 different projects, as well as 4 classroom projects presented in the Juniors category. All of them addressed our overconsumption of plastics and proposed innovative solutions to curb our bad habits. The students combined technology, environmental awareness and innovation to help their schools and communities reduce plastic in their lives. Supermarket apps that reward plastic reduction, reusable mask businesses, homemade beauty products, rap songs and educational talks are some examples of this edition’s Changemaker projects. All ideas can be viewed on the project’s webpage. “We want kids to think beyond recycling and beach cleans – how can we create a world where we stop consuming and producing needless materials? It’s not an easy challenge, but it’s the kind of forward-thinking we need

in our lives if we want a bright future on this planet” says Jasmine Spavieri, the project’s coordinator at Save the Med.

day aboard the vessel Falcao 1, complete with microplastic workshops and interactive shark talks.

To bring this young, environmentally aware community together, this year’s participants were invited to the very first Changemakers Event at Finca Son Fortesa in Alarò – where more than 100 attendees, including students, teachers and parents, shared and presented their work and ideas. Students gave talks, met like-minded peers and participated in workshops and games, with the collaboration of SharkMed and Palma Aquarium Foundation.

Two stand out projects: Mundo Sin Plástico and EduPlasticos, from Colegio Montesión, will join Save the Med for an entire week aboard the Bonnie Lass vessel. During their time on the ship, the students will be working side by side with marine scientists from Save The Med. They will learn about different Mediterranean species and how to identify them, as well as the type of challenges our marine wildlife faces today. Being out at sea will grant the students a unique perspective on the impact of plastic pollution on today’s wildlife, from microplastics to abandoned fishing gear.

Save The Med announced which teams had been selected by a panel of expert judges, to join a series of marine science expeditions and outings at sea. This year’s JUNIOR teams surprised the judges with the quality of their projects. Participating schools were Queens College, CEIP Punta de n’Amer and Escuela Arimunani. On 27th July, forty young Changemakers joined Save The Med and Almas Marinas for an action packed marine science

Participating in marine science techniques and sampling, the students will be collecting real-time data on the state of the sea and observing things like human impact. If they’re lucky, sightings of dolphins, whales, turtles and Bluefin tuna will abound. A week at sea can turn into an unforgettable and unique

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experience for these young Changemakers, as they switch off their phones and learn to slow down to the pace of nature. “Young people today are facing incredible challenges. It's easier than ever to get distracted on social media or get discouraged by so much misinformation. But they have proven to be Changemakers, they have chosen to contribute towards biodiversity, rather than take away from it. They have made the choice to reduce their consumption of plastic, rather than polluting. And this gives us hope for the future.” says Bradley Robertson, president and co-founder of Save the Med. Today’s environmental challenges can feel daunting for both adults and teenagers. But the Changemakers Project is all about empowering students. Their thoughts and actions can make a real change in the world.

Other selected teams were Blau Mediterrani from IES Porreres, Vitamin Sea from Green Valley School, #ForaBetterWorld from Colegio Montesión and finally ClaMar from Agora Portals – these teams will join Save the Med on-board the solar powered vessel Stenella, provided by TrueWorld, a partner organization that helped make this year’s Changemakers Event more sustainable: not only by providing a bus so that attendees could reach the event venue with a single vehicle, but also calculating and offsetting the event’s carbon footprint. Next school year, the Changemakers Project plans to return, and it wants to take it a step further, engaging university level students at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), helping to promote innovation and research and devise immediately applicable solutions to plastic pollution.

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This program has the financial support of the Jesús Serra Foundation of Grupo Catalana Occidente. According to its general director, Ignacio Gallardo-Bravo, "the program perfectly combines two of our main objectives: to promote training and education, in this case environmental protection habits, and to have a positive impact on the local community preserving the humanitarian values of our founder”. ______________________________________ Fiona Bruce Save The Med Foundation (Previously Asociación Ondine) T. (+34) 971 485 106 M. (+34) 696 939 538 www.savethemed.org © Save The Med Foundation Cami de Muntanya 7, 1ºF, 07141 Marratxi

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Balearic Marine Cluster had the pleasure to interview Benjamín Robles CEO and founder of Easypier. Could you tell us a bit about your company and the type of services you offer? In 2013 iSystems and Portbooker partnered to develop technological and innovative solutions for the maritime sector. In response to the sector's demand to facilitate, automate and simplify the management of marinas, ports and yacht clubs, EasyPier Marina Software was born, becoming the most complete and easyto-manage marina and yacht club management software. Since then, we have helped many marines, both in Spain and in other countries, to improve the management of their services, to control costs and, in general, to be more efficient. What would you highlight about EasyPier, how does it stand out from its competitors? EasyPier is developed with the latest Cloud Computing technology, and is accessible over the internet, by using a web browser such as Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, etc. EasyPier is hosted in our high-performance data center, so that marinas and ports do not have to worry about the maintenance of expensive IT systems. Graphic interface: Marina Chart is the easiest and fastest way to access the main functions of the application, from a visual interface and with a click you will be able to create new reservations, modify existing ones, strandings, launchings, etc. Full functionality for the management of marinas, ports, yacht clubs, shipyards and in general any company in the nautical sector that needs a system for invoicing, collections, budgets, expenses, etc. Powerful reporting system: EasyPier uses the Microsoft’s high end reporting system, which generate any type of report you need. Work with listings, highlights, powerful graphics, etc. Surprise your audience with listings, summaries, graphs, etc. And if you prefer to work with your office tools, you can export any report to Excel, Word or. pdf to modify it, print it or add the information you need for your presentations. Fully Flexible Configuration: EasyPier can be adapted to the needs of each customer. No investment, pay per use: since EasyPier has been developed with the latest cloud computing technology, you will not have to make any investment in complex computer systems, nor pay for expensive software licenses, you will only pay a monthly fee

Traditionally technology in the nautical sector has had a slower and later penetration than in other sectors such as tourism, where hotels, travel agencies and aviation have been equipped with all kinds of tools to facilitate the interconnection of agents (GDS’s or Global Distribution Systems that allow bringing together the services of suppliers, Reservation Centers that allow a direct connection with inventories, Channel Manager that allows managing all sales channels from a central console, Online booking portals to reach the end customer without intermediaries, etc.). One of the reasons could be because the nautical sector, especially when we talk about marinas, is a very atomized sector, there are no large groups of marinas that have the technical and economic resources to face projects of such magnitude. Perhaps also, because there is no imperative need if we consider that most ports have very high occupancy. In any case, in order to make progress in the digitalization of the sector, which is one of the European objectives for the coming years, the focus should be on solutions that allow all agents (customers, suppliers, intermediaries, etc.) to interconnect, creating Global Distribution System (GDS) solutions specific to the sector, defining standards in communication protocols and rules. To tackle these projects, the participation and initiative of the sector's associations and clusters is essential. How do you value being associated with so many companies in the sector forming part of the Cluster? What would you highlight about the work of the Balearic Marine Cluster? Balearic Marine Cluster is a cluster with a great diversification, in the sense that all its members belong to the nautical sector, but offer different services (refit, sales and brokerage, charter, moorings, insurance, technology, etc.). This circumstance generates complexity in the management of the cluster as it must offer solutions for all the members with very different needs, but at the same time it gives a very broad vision of all the agents that participate and that gives a lot of information and different points of view to understand which are the priority projects that can generate a change in the sector. What would you highlight about the work of the Balearic Marine Cluster? Its ability to analyse needs, find the best professionals who can develop solutions for the sector, follow up on projects and serve as a communication tool to inform stakeholders of the solutions being developed. Finally, clusters are also a good instrument to attract funding and grants to carry out such projects. Especially now that Europe is promoting innovation through the EU Next Generation funds.

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FAIRLINE ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC YACHTS AS NEW NORTH MALLORCA DEALER IN PUERTO POLLENSA the perfect opportunity for new buyers and existing Fairline owners in the area to come and say hello. We’ve got a brand-new office in Puerto Pollensa marina and look forward to welcoming the local boating community. James Powell, sales director at Fairline said: “We have a longstanding and trusted history with Robbie and his team and this is the perfect opportunity to expand our reach in the Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia areas. Our yachts are hugely popular in Mallorca and we know this will continue to grow with Dynamic Yachts and look forward to seeing even more Fairline owners enjoying the wonderful cruising grounds the north of Mallorca has to offer.”

Fairline has announced Dynamic Yachts in Puerto Pollensa as its new dealer for the north of Mallorca, further strengthening its dealer network in the Balearics as it looks to substantially grow over the coming years.

Fairline Mallorca North is headed up by former Fairline Cala d’Or Dealer Principal Robbie Head, who brings all the knowledge of what Fairline’s products have to offer to both new and existing clients.

Dynamic Yachts joins the Fairline global roster of dealers - chosen for being well-established in the region with an excellent reputation for sales, service, and ongoing customer support.

Robbie Head, managing director of Dynamic Yachts said: “I’m delighted to continue to be a dealer for Fairline, following a move from the east of Mallorca to the north of the island, it’s

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Fairline Mallorca North will be showcasing the unrivalled products in the Fairline family which fall under four distinct ranges: the F// LINE, Targa, Phantom and Squadron. The F// LINE range offers the F//LINE 33 and F//LINE 33 Outboard, the Targa range includes six models from 45-65ft, the new Phantom 65 launching in September and the three Squadron models from 50-68ft. ______________________________________ For more information about Fairline, please visit fairline.com. To get in touch with Robbie Head and the team at Dynamic Yachts, please email mallorca.north@fairline.com or call: (+34) 669 700 800 (+44) 7860 262 340

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HYPERION’S PETER HOLMBERG: I LIKE THE IDEA OF GOING SOMEWHERE NEW LIKE THE IBIZA JOYSAIL REGATTA As a key member of the J Class Topaz afterguard, Holmberg is going to Ibiza with an open, ‘watching brief’ ready to report back to other class members. “We made a big presentation to the J Class last year trying to get it on the schedule and they were such a good group to cooperate with. It is a new event created with a blank sheet of paper, literally saying ‘what is it the sailors want?...we will give it to them….’ And I like the style, the idea, a new place and a new event. It is a good opportunity to do it right and to capture all the good things on the circuit.” Holmberg has been to hundreds of big boat regattas, and considers what makes the best of them successful, “Format is important. For the J’s they were originally offering a combination of windward-leewards and coastal races. The base set up, boats berthed together down the wharf, containters nearby. It needs a very customer friendly attitude to make our involvement easy and fun.” Peter Holmberg has tasted top level success in sailing’s Olympic, America’s Cup and Match Racing arenas. Since winning his Finn Olympic silver medal in 1988 he has gone on to victories in match racing’s Congressional Cup four times, the 2002 Match Racing World Tour and was on Alinghi’s 32nd America’s Cup winning team. Now, after decades on the grand prix, big boat and Superyacht scene the native of the US Virgin Island, admits he is much more selective about his big boat racing, choosing carefully where and when he races, seeking to maximise his enjoyment and that of the owner and crew round about him. Cruising in Europe on his Outremer 45 catamaran is an important part of his life. His main racing programme remains the J Class Topaz which he steers. On board Hyperion, the latest entry in the Ibiza JoySail so far, Holmberg will race between Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera. This new Regatta has become an attractive competition thanks to additions like this one. Holmberg is looking forwards to Ibiza JoySail Regatta on the event’s biggest boat, the 155 foot Frers designed Hyperion, which he has raced and help run successfully at a couple of Saint Barth’s Bucket regattas. But he is heading to Ibiza with a very open mind, ready to see

what Ibiza JoySail has to offer, how it is run and how it plays out. It is an established friendly relationship which sees him return to Hyperion and he is looking forwards to being back on board, Holmberg recalls, “A good friend of mine worked for Holland Yachtbouw in the Netherlands and they chartered the boat for the Saint Barth’s Bucket a couple of years ago. And the owner is very cool and the captain is very cool as well and we had a great time. Hyperion is a special yacht because it was the first boat which Mani and German Frers cooperated on when Mani was growing up. And for me it comes from a time when Superyachts got stupid with interiors and so it sails well like a proper sailboat. I have good relationship with the captain and so every time he gets a charter he calls me to see if I am available.” And so the first Bucket odyssey was a happy one, and one to be repeated, “I did the Bucket with them. I bring in my little ‘squad’ with me and so that is what they like to do, so we are coming back. I am keen to go and try the regatta and the owner is keen and so we are going to do some upgrades to the boat and then go and do Ibiza JoySail.”

And he is very much looking forward to visiting Ibiza, “I have not been to Ibiza. I have been to Mallorca and to Menorca and I have heard about Ibiza and the nightlife but I hope that will be over and done. I put it on the table again this year for the J’s and a few of us are intrigued, ‘let’s go explore and see what it is like. I like the idea. I like the proximity to Palma. It is easy for the owners. It is easy for the captains. It is a hop over and do the regatta and a new place to check out. I like the idea of going somewhere new. People talk of a wind issue late season and that is where the committee is important, don’t try and send us round an island if the conditions are flaky, put us in a bay and run a short course with options to shorten. Going somewhere new is great. He lays out the essentials for a good Superyacht regatta: “A very receptive race committee is important, giving the customers what they want, that being either hours on the water, the types of courses. I think primarily having a receptive, open minded race committee giving the crews what they want is key. These owners are not looking to log hours on the water. They are looking to have fun, good racing, to have a good time with their mates, their families. So number 1 is a good race committee, logistics

and set up is important – make it easy for the captains - for the crew to get in an out, to enjoy a little town with a little bit of nightlife. That is all good.” Hyperion has been successful with him but having fun as well as doing well is important, “We have been on the podium at the two Buckets I did. It is not such a high priority, we have fun, we sail and being on the podium is nice.” And being selective, choosing to do events for the right reasons and with the right teams, is vital now, “ For me I have been at the sharp end of sailing a lot. I have done the Olympics, the America’s Cup, the grand prix scene with the TP52s, to be honest I am ready to cruise, man. I have been going upwind and downwind my whole life and I have the medals on the wall. A little bit of cruising and just enjoying life is important. I am a little tired of the grand prix, cut throat to get a result, racing. I am very selective as to what I do, so it has to be with good people, a good owner. It is not about taking firsts it is about having a good time and performing well with the tools you have. The Superyacht thing is a challenge. It needs management and I guess that is what you get when you get my grey hairs, I am good at a managing a big team, getting a big boat around a track, and making happy owners. It is a little bit of give back to the sport and enjoy life a little bit more.” That said he still loves pulling together a cool team of underdogs and making them stronger than the sum of their parts and having a good time along the way. “My management style is about people, it is not about assembling a bunch of rock stars and having the biggest guns at the shoot out I would rather have cool team. I like being the underdog I grew up on a small island and it is all about chemistry, putting the package together and achieving results with more than what it might appear you have on the surface. That is the reward. I am very open but I expect a lot. We have debriefs with videos on most of my superyacht projects. We are there to learn and give the owner a result. I want to lift up the team around me and learn together.” ______________________________________ Yacht Photos: Nico Martinez Onshore Photos: Carlos Hellín

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INTERVIEW WITH ROBBIE HEAD, MD OF DYNAMIC YACHTS FAIRLINE MALLORCA NORTH’S NEW DEALER IN PUERTO POLLENSA

This month I had the pleasure of meeting with Robbie Head, Managing Director of Dynamic Yachts, and his team in their new location in Puerto Pollensa. Situated on the main road right by the marina, this prime spot with its cool and airy office is the perfect place to present the latest exciting offerings from British luxury yacht provider, Fairline. But first I wanted to find out more about this enterprising Scotsman and his passion for yachting. How long have you been working in the yachting industry and how did you get into it? “In 1990, I bought my first boat in Scotland and over the past 32 years I’ve had many different sizes and types from wakeboarding and waterskiing boats to master crafts and speedboats. In 2016, I bought a Fairline Squadron 58 up here in the north of Mallorca and also moved to the island. I love to spend time on the water with the family whenever I can and generally love what the island has to offer. I am also good friends with Russell Currie who was a Fairline dealer up here until he became the CEO of Fairline Yachts Manufacturing. He asked me to caretake his dealership here in Pollensa in 2017/18 which I did and absolutely loved it. From there, I took my own dealership in Cala d’Or on the east coast of Mallorca and opened a new office. I then acquired the Fairline franchise for this area which I knew well having had a great couple of years until the turbulence of the pandemic. To be honest, the yacht sales industry didn’t really suffer too much during the pandemic as it changed the dynamics of the sector with people realising that they could have their own self-isolation on a boat. It was a strange

situation as clients were unable to come and look at the boats so we were presenting and selling them via video calls! We had good stock levels here in Mallorca and found ourselves selling to places like Holland, Germany and Scandinavia as they couldn’t fly anywhere. It was quite weird but worked out well overall.” What was your business background in the UK - were you in sales? “I’ve had a bit of a crazy life as I spent 11 years as a professional rally driver with the four main rallying manufacturers; Renault, Ford, Seat and Subaru. I then worked as a test driver for the Subaru World Rally Championship team. After that, I did TV presenting from 2001-2012 whilst at the same time, in 2006, I started my own successful procurement and logistics firm. So it’s been a mixed and varied life but this suits me perfectly. I’m passionate about yachting

– it’s a cool environment and you meet some amazing personalities. People are here to enjoy themselves and with boating being mostly a leisure pursuit in Mallorca, it’s great to be able to help clients realise their dreams.” Was it a complete move from Cala d’Or to Puerto Pollensa or an expansion? “It was a complete move as Fairline restructured the whole franchise environment for the island. Boats.co.uk are a big retailer for Fairline both in the UK and Cala d’Or and they have a good presence there so it made sense for them to stay on the east coast. They asked me to come up here to promote sales in the north of Mallorca, and as I already had experience of this area from my time here in 2017/18, it was the perfect opportunity as this territory has two large marinas in Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia.” How has the sales market performed over the past couple of years and how is it so far in 2022? “Sales have been good the past couple of years for both new and used boats. There has been a bit of a lack of used stock this year because there were so many transactions during 2020/21 that it depleted the market slightly of older boats. It was also the case with Fairline’s stock becoming a bit thin on the ground due to high sales volumes but they made great gains and reduced the lead time from 1 year to approx. 6 months now. This year has been good but there has been a slight slowdown the last couple of months. It’s difficult to understand for sure why this is, but with the flight disruptions and chaos surrounding travel, most of our typical clientele do not want to experience that kind of hassle – they want their journey to be smooth and without problems. So we will see what happens over the next few months.”

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Can you tell me about the latest sleek and stylish offerings from Fairline?

What is on the horizon for Dynamic Yachts and Fairline?

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“Yes, there is some great stuff. The Phantom 65 is a sports bridge with a Targa hull and looks amazing. The revamped Squadron 68 flybridge model is stunning and absolutely amazing inside with huge glass windows, and is very open and voluminous. There is also the Squadron 58 which is going to be launched next year, and the F-LINE 33 which is an entry level product with an extremely sporty design by Alberto Mancini and looks like a James Bond boat. It’s super-fast and furious with top speeds of 49 knots and aimed at the day-boat market. The Targa 45, which is Fairline’s biggest seller and has 2 cabins, is offered as an Open, or GT with patio doors, which is great for the Scandinavian market as you can close it off and heat it. It is a beautiful boat and has amazing lines with 2 metres of headroom downstairs.”

“We will be at Cannes at the beginning of September and then the Southampton Boat Show in mid-September where potential clients will be able to get in early, book their Fairline build slot, have a 2023 hull, and fit it out to their desired specification. This would be completed in time for March/April next year. Fairline also has some exciting new offerings on the horizon but they are top-secret for now so you’ll have to watch this space!

So it seems there are exciting times ahead for Robbie and his great team, and with the passion and drive they demonstrate, it’s looking sure to be a very Dynamic future for them indeed!

For us here at Dynamic in Puerto Pollensa, we are looking forward to building awareness of our new location and being able to provide the first-class service expected by our clients. We have also launched our own Dynamic Marine Insurance using highly specialised brokers who can obtain the most competitive and

dynamic-yachts.com mallorca.north@fairline.com T. (+34) 661 669 097 M. (+34) 668 700 800 / (+44) 7860 262340

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

E3 SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

At the end of my column last month, I suggested that everyone should get out on the water to enjoy the fantastic summer weather! Well, team e3 did just that last week when we dashed around the bay of Palma chasing the fantastic yachts competing in the Superyacht Cup! It’s always a treat to see these beautiful yachts up close and under full sail. Several members of the office staff at team e3 thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see a few of our clients in action.

from their providers to say that their service is now being restricted to 25GB per month.

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There have been various social media posts stating that this is because of a new EU Roaming Directive, which affects all services. This is incorrect, as the restrictions have in fact been imposed by the service operators, and they have only applied them on their personal SIM plans.

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It is important to clarify that the EU Roaming Directive does NOT dictate any maximum amount of GB in roaming, as it is there to safeguard the interests of the consumer. It has just been re-cast, with no change to the user, and it has been extended for 10 years. Service operators CAN apply a Fair Use Policy for roaming data if they want to. This has always been the case. But some companies have decided to use the extension of the EU Directive as an excuse to “limit the roaming on their unlimited personal SIMs”, as roaming wholesale prices between operators applies per GB, and high usage on PERSONAL unlimited SIMs has proven to be expensive for them, particularly now with the advent of 5G and the speed with which data is now consumed. At e3 Systems, we have been providing mobile data SIMs for over 20 years. As a result, we have a significant user base using hundreds of terabytes of data each month. We provide commercial plans for yachts. These plans are similar to those used in large office blocks, for example, which are used by many people, as on a yacht, with no data use limitations. Uniquely, we can do this in the yacht market due to our scale.

It also turned out to be an unexpected opportunity to catch up with old friends as, apart from drifting alongside Rupert from Pinmar and chatting with photographer Chris Scholey at the start line, we almost ran down some swimmers in the middle of the bay, only to discover they were our friends Brad Robertson from Save the Med and Nick from Medical Support Offshore! It’s surprising where you bump into people (not literally!), and we decided to jump in and join them for a dip and a chat. On the technology front, there has been a not unexpected upheaval in some 4G/5G service plans from some operators with the advent of 5G. Also, the new and much hyped Starlink LEO service from SpaceX has taken another step forward. 4G/5G Roaming Monthly Data Usage Limits Upheaval – what is really happening. Several mobile data operators have introduced new data usage limits on personal SIM cards this last month, some as low as 25GB per month. Over the last few years some yachts have been sold very low cost, supposedly “unlimited” services and have recently received emails

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We are moving swiftly towards the commercial launch of the first LEO constellations that have been in development over the last few years. For the first time in our experience as specialists in satellite communications, we are receiving questions about the new LEO constellations, which are prompted by the press coverage and accessibility of the Starlink project, which is being launched by SpaceX by Elon Musk. Most of the questions are about Starlink. As there are so many updates every month about the new LEO constellations, I have decided to provide a regular Monthly LEO Update as part of my column, to answer these questions, provide news about LEO constellations and explain the pros and cons between the projects.

The two constellations closest to commercial launch are OneWeb and Starlink. The others which we are monitoring are Amazon’s Kuiper constellation, Telesat’s Lightspeed and China’s Galaxy Space. Telesat could be the next to go commercial, but they have halved the number of satellites planned due to the increases in costs. Even with this reduction, providing a commercial service is not expected before 2025 at the earliest. Kuiper is years off a commercial launch, possibly between 2026 and 2029 but, being Amazon, it is extremely well funded. Galaxy Space has sixty satellites in space with a target of 1,000, but it is based in China, so we have no information as to their commercial target. What is a LEO satellite constellation?

If you have been supplied with a roaming service designed for a smartphone for personal use which you have been told is unlimited at very low cost, then it is probably now subject to data limitations. If you need to replace it, either with a Pay as you Go service, or with a fixed price service with NO LIMITS to data usage, speed or length of commitment then contact us and we will explain all the features of our BIG DATA EUROPE service. • e3’s BIG DATA EUROPE service is a commerical yacht grade plan, not an off the shelf smartphone SIM card designed for personal use. • We are an authorised offical reseller and provide full network support. • We are also very happy to answer any queries and doubts you have about data plans.

A LEO satellite constellation is a group of small satellites working together as a system. Unlike a conventional single geosynchronous (GEO) satellite, a constellation can provide permanent global or near-global coverage, so that at any time, everywhere on Earth, at least one satellite is visible. Satellites are typically placed in sets of complementary orbital planes and connect to globally distributed ground stations. If they are over the oceans, they use inter-satellite links. Some basic facts A LEO service is fast, and the latency is low. The latency is the lag between requesting something and getting it back. This is great for traders or online gamers. High bandwidth with no data limits at very low cost is the holy grail. We are being tempted with that by the prices Starlink announced for their land based residential and RV beta test systems, as a result Starlink have had 400,000 subscribers sign-up on-line in the last 12 months. None of the other LEO services have published any prices.

The land based residential prices for Starlink are subsidised whilst in its beta phase to entice a large number of people to test and load the service. Also, this is for the fixed service. The prices for their maritime mobile service were announced in early July and, not surprisingly, they are some 40 times higher. I will explain why. The LEO cost per bit to provide connectivity for mobility is considerably higher than that for LEO fixed residential. The satellites over the oceans are more expensive as they must relay the connection from one satellite to the next before it can reach a ground station. These satellites have laser intersatellite links which are costly. The cost per bit to operate a LEO network is significantly higher than GEO due to the huge cost of the whole constellation when compared to just one GEO satellite. We are talking about figures in the range of $300 million vs $10 billion. GEO satellites are also making major progress with software defined payloads able to adapt to market requirements while already in orbit. Apart from the cost per bit, the main weakness of LEO is the drop in performance caused by the density of users. In the last year Starlink has sold about 400,000 residential antennas, so let’s assume about 200,000 are in the USA. A number of those users in the USA have now said, on social forums, that the original 100 Mbps they experienced has now dropped to 20-40 Mbps, and that has occurred over only one year. In comparison Viasat, which provides

a GEO residential service in the USA for 500,000 users still provide a consistent speed of 100-150 Mbps. If the capacity of a LEO network needs to be increased, another layer or constellation of satellites needs to be launched, or the existing ones replaced by higher power satellites. Starlink have already planned to do this with a target of 42,000 satellites but do not have FCC approval for any more than 8,000. To increase the capacity of GEO satellites, you launch another GEO satellite. As already mentioned, it is considerably less expensive to launch another GEO satellite rather than repopulate a LEO constellation, especially with rocket launch prices having significantly reduced over the last 5 years. Starlink is currently providing their service on a beta test licence, where almost anything can be done. As of 1st July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted approval to Starlink for a Mobility licence. A Mobility licence has responsibilities. Mobility often destroys the efficiency of the service, and it can cause adjacent interference with other satellites. This is sacrosanct and must never happen. For those that follow this on social media, this is the concern that other satellite operators are voicing. An operator will lose their licence completely if this happens. Starlink have said their system is not ready to be used on the move, even though they have FCC approval. Starlink have announced a maritime antenna which is larger with more gain and it will reduce the risk of adjacent satellite interference. As expected, it is 10 times the price of the residential antenna, and you will need two. However, it is only rated at IP56, lower than conventional maritime antennas and not designed to withstand a gale at sea. It is not yet available in the Med. If the small residential RV antenna continues to be used on the move it could cause serious

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issues for Starlink with the FCC, but how it will be policed is yet to be seen. There are many other points that need to be considered if you plan to use a LEO service. I will cover these over the next few months and will include: being an early adopter, with regards to the reliability of service when the owner is on-board and the need for backup connectivity; the quality and design of the antenna; coping with mast shadow; switching and integration into the IT system on-board; the ability of your on-board network, including your wi-fi, to handle 200-350Mbps; the provision of technical support, if the service is not supported by an integrator. Starlink support is provided by Starlink in LA who are not familiar with the special needs of yachts and your own onboard systems. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. We will be at the Monaco Show so if you would like to meet, please let us know. In the meantime, have a great summer. ______________________________________ Roger Horner E3 Systems e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO CHARTER OUT YOUR POCKET SUPERYACHT? PART 2 an owner from most, but not all, liabilities. In some cases (depending on nationality and residency of the crew) a medical insurance as part of the contractual package, are not a real benefit for the crew as they may already have substantial cover of their own. Medical insurance is mandatory for crew on commercial yachts. As is the Employers Liability Insurance. Which all have a price tag. Nothing exuberant in my opinion but, eroding the potential financial reward.

In the July issue of the Islander Magazine, I wrote part 1 of this article in which I question the benefits of placing your 15m - 24m crewed luxury yacht on the charter market. While last month I focused on the setup phase of such commercial operation, in this article I focus on the ongoing operations of private vs commercial yachts. While the rules and regulations of a <24m LWL yacht are still less convoluted than those of bigger yachts, they create considerable added hoops to jump. VAT On more than one occasion we found our clients to be surprised once they discover that most countries don't make a distinction between the UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) and any 3rd party charter guest when it comes to paying VAT over the value of the usage of the yacht. The owner, who has already invested in the acquisition and maintenance of the yacht will be invoiced for their time on board. Not a problem really since that money is going from their private funds to the yacht's account and will be used towards running costs. The 19%-21% VAT however will sting a bit, as that is money that they will hardly see back. I say "hardly" because, the VAT on parts and services invoiced to the yacht can be deducted. Of course - perhaps the number one reason why we see owners registering their yachts commercially - the VAT on the capital purchase of the yacht is exempted.

My conclusion on the above: money-wise, there is enough benefit there as 21% over 2, 3,... 6 million (depending on the size and brand of Pocket Superyacht) is of course a considerable amount! Making Money When we meet potential clients who dream of making money with their Pocket Superyacht, we know we have a long way to go aligning their expectations with reality. However, a while back we worked with a client who was building a Leopard 58. Well spec'd, this yacht costs just under 1 million Euros. Charter rates are as high as 30.000€ per week. A Lagoon 620 with the same amount of cabins costs only 20% - 30% more per week while the purchase price of the Lagoon is a 100% more than the Leopard. This owner also planned to keep the Leopard in the Bahamas, for the majority of the season. A charter license in the Bahamas is inexpensive and it's a popular destination with a long season. Perhaps there was money to be made! I don't know because the client was asked if he wanted to sell the yacht he was building for 20% more than he paid for it!! He decided he could charter a yacht a couple of weeks for that money! The Liabilities The liabilities and the scrutiny you are subjected to as the owner of a commercial yacht vs private are also an important consideration in my opinion. Of course insurances can help protect

One interesting liability in particular is associated to the charter contract. In case the yacht is not operational for the charter-due to anything other reason than force majeurand the trip has to be cancelled, the owner will have to reimburse the charter fee + 50% (FIFTY!) of the charter fee! About 12 years ago I was freelancing as captain for the owner of a 72ft monohull. In order to safeguard the tight charter program they had going, he had gone through the expense of shipping the yacht, which was perfectly fit to sail back on its own keel, back to Europe. The shipping company incurred delays and the yacht did not show up in time for the first Mediterranean charter. Cost: Shipping fee (back then) about 35K€ + Charter Fee, about 25k€ + 50% of charter fee, about 12,5k€ = 72.500€ that they would have never incurred if they solely used the yacht privately. It wasn't force majeur because it can be argued to be poor planning. The contracts of shipping companies fully cover them for delays in delivery which are not uncommon either. Likewise, technical failures aren't force majeur as they can be construed as poor maintenance, which isn't always the case. Finally there is the additional wear and tear associated to the increase of the yacht's sea time as well as interior usage. I hear clients argue that the crew may become bored if they don't use the yacht more than 8 weeks a year. But if you have good crew, these other 44 weeks will be partly used for deliveries and will result in a very well-maintained yacht with well rested crew, ready to give you that 5 star experience that you invested in. Conclusion In my opinion, it becomes very difficult to financially justify commercially exploiting a yacht over 2 million Euro that can sleep less than 10 guests. Especially if the cruising plan is not geared towards the charter operations. With that in mind the owner has to make up their mind whether the cushioning of the costs is worth the hassle, liability and strangers sitting on their loo... ______________________________________ Jens Oomes CEO (Creative Encouraging Organiser) www.invisiblecrew.com (+34) 674 838 368

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Years ago, I was giving a talk at business meeting in London and I began by talking about the choices we make in our lives. One of my choices was to live my life here in Mallorca. I mentioned that I had a boat here and whenever I took her out, I always pointed her toward the same direction. I then took a flip chart and drew a rough map of the island and parts of the Mediterranean. I said that from where my boat was moored in Port Andratx, if I sailed pretty much due west, I could go to Valencia. I went on for a minute about how lovely Valencia was, of course. I then said that if I sailed north, I could tie up in one of the marinas of Barcelona. Yes, I did go on about Barcelona as well. Next, I talked about sailing north-east, and stopping in Monaco or possibly the sleepy little harbour at Villefranch-sur-Mer. If I would go east, I would, be able to go to Ostia, on the edge of Rome (after slipping between Corsica and Sardinia of course). Yes, I most certainly rabbited on about Italian food and cafés. I then carried on talking about sailing southeast and be able to pop over to Monastir in Tunisia; or going pretty much due south to Algeria; and even going southwest, where Gibraltar was the gateway to the Atlantic and the rest of the world. For each one of these destinations, I go on about all the wonderful things to do or see there. I also said that to me, it was pretty great to be able to have all these destinations near Mallorca, and yet, after being here for many years, I realised that each time that I sailed out of Port Andratx, I always pointed my sailboat in the same direction. Just to clarify, I do know how to navigate with a compass, or with some hi-tech GPS system. Hell, years ago, I even learnt how to use a sextant, so I don’t have some navigation deficiency. My sailboat wasn’t anything magically special either. It didn’t have a switch on it that would enable me to visit all these pretty special places but stay on the same heading all the time. And to top it off, I was not born with an ability to gesture hypnotically and cause places around the Mediterranean to come together in one spot as if drawn there by a massively powerful magnet. One might think that always sailing toward the same direction and yet being able to stop in places on just about every compass point is a real conundrum, but the answer is really easy. The reason that I was able to always sail in the same direction was that I always headed toward the horizon. Being crew on a yacht, or super-yacht, or even mega-yacht, is kind of like this. You aren’t always sitting in some port waiting for a break in the weather; or for some random mechanical part to arrive; or for the owner to finally arrive. But the reality is that more likely than not, you spend more time in a port than you do anchoring out in some mind-bogglingbeautiful lagoon in front of a seductively magical island that few ever get to see. And yet, when you are away from a port, you do get to go to some pretty cool places probably, and you get to see some very special things. The challenge … your challenge … is to distinguish between a mind-set of thinking that being someplace is better or worse than going someplace. You can try to convince yourself that one is better than the other, but truth-be-told, it really won’t change anything. You are crew, and it really isn’t your decision when or where to go. What is your decision is how to deal with the decisions of others make about when you go someplace and where you might be going. Your choices are: A) accept the decision of the Captain or owner but silently wish it were a different decision; B) really dislike the decision, and rue the day you took the job on the boat; or C) make the conscious choice to be happy with the knowledge that you have a position on a boat and a life that many only can dream about. Like I said in my London talk years ago, life is full of choices. The choices we make will determine how we deal with that life. __________________________________________________________ Dr. James B Rieley www.rieley.com | jbrieley@rieley.com | (+34) 620 224 341

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LONELY AT SEA?

Stay connected to your roots Not all of us are lucky enough to have solid relationships with our family, or to enjoy the luxury of spending time with them. But, if you are someone who values family time or has long-lasting friendships in other countries, it's important to put proper time aside to cater to these relationships. It’s not always easy to find the time or energy to do so, but you may be surprised at how much better you feel after a conversation with someone that is important to you. These connections can keep us anchored to our true selves also. Thriving in the yachting industry often means engaging in lots of social activity. When seeking work, it is often incredibly helpful to chat to people within the superyacht community, in order to scope out job opportunities and keep an ear to the ground for any possible work. But when we are in work, and perhaps traveling afar, sometimes social lives can fall by the wayside, and the connections we harnessed on land can start to feel very distant. Working on superyachts often comes with the benefit of being a part of a large crew of fellow seafarers. We may be lucky enough to develop genuine true connections with our onboard family, but with so much time spent away from what is familiar to us, loneliness can also set in. Or, perhaps, we simply don’t connect further than a working relationship with others onboard. Loneliness cannot be defined simply by being alone, sometimes we can feel at our loneliest when surrounded by others. Loneliness is often cited as a pandemic all of its own, and of course this was exaggerated by the Covid-19 pandemic that caused communities to withdraw from one another for months on end. If we are experiencing hardships in our personal life, we may instigate our own loneliness by withdrawing from interacting socially. Unfortunately, loneliness can be a vicious cycle of consistently withdrawing, and then experiencing anxiety when we do eventually socialize - because we are out of the practice of social interaction. This is something that many of us may have experienced when trying to reinstate a social routine into our lives after the pandemic. Whilst it’s important not to blame ourselves, we must also recognise that we have the control in our lives to make the changes that will hopefully inject more happiness into our experiences, both at work and at home.

In order to reintegrate meaningful social interactions back into our life and develop new connections it’s important to slowly but surely begin to break away from unhealthy patterns that we may have fallen into.

Should you feel a sense of loneliness on board please don’t hesitate to get in touch with myself and utilise the free 15 min counselling discovery call. You can contact me on karine@ thecrewcoach.com

Here is a short guide that may be helpful if you are experiencing loneliness onboard:

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Try to make new connections within existing relationships

The Crew Coach Karine Rayson karine@thecrewcoach.com

Naturally, we all judge others pretty much as soon as we meet a new person. We are constantly seeking familiar traits in others that we can relate to or aspects of their personality that we may recognise in our existing friends. However, friendship with those we work with is not always an immediate guarantee. Oftentimes in yachting, we are working with people from all corners of the globe, so adding some perspective to our relationships at work is important. Try to ask more questions to someone you may have written off as incompatible with yourself, in order to seek a further connection. It may surprise you what you have in common with someone you thought you were completely different from. Join a new group or start a class Its not always easy to maintain healthy habits and regular routines when working at sea, but if you do find yourself in one port for a longer while, perhaps seek out a new activity or exercise class. Exercise is an excellent way to find new connections with others, and it establishes a healthy way to socialize. Likewise, consider what your true interests are and seek out a class or group that caters to this. Whether it's a sport like Rugby or a hobby such as Dancing or Cooking, you’re sure to be able to find something that sparks your interest and can in turn exercise your social muscles at the same time.

Karine Rayson

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS

ORCA INTERACTIONS NEED REPORTING, SAYS CRUISING ASSOCIATION The Cruising Association (CA) and Groupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (GTOA) have partnered to launch a new online orca reporting form. The aim is to investigate orcas interacting with vessels along the Iberian Peninsula. And, crucially, to note how many uneventful passages take place. The phenomenon of orcas damaging small yachts and other vessels along the south and west coasts of Spain and Portugal is linked with the migration of tuna exiting the Mediterranean from the Strait of Gibraltar and heading West and North around the Iberian Peninsula, primarily between the months of June and October. Marine Industry News reported on such an incident in July 2021 when a sailor said he felt he was “caught up in a horror film” as a pod of 30 orca whales repeatedly attacked the yacht he was crewing on. The incident happened near the Gibraltar straits. The CA and GTOA says the data gathering project will collect evidence of interactions and uneventful passages, investigate patterns of behaviour and improve further the advice to vessels transiting the Iberian Peninsula. Reports are invited from across the boating community. Interaction reports are displayed by location map pin, with the uneventful passages in list format. The data submitted includes factors

such as date/route of passage, sea state/wind speed, boat speed, day/night, cloud cover, distance off land, sea depth, hull/antifoul colour, type of rudder. The reports also share the skipper’s comments on specific precautions taken and information on the experience if there was an interaction. The CA and GTOA investigations aim to establish if environment, weather and other specific vessel factors have any measurable impact on the likelihood of an orca interaction or uneventful passage.

“To maximise the effectiveness of the online reporting project, the Cruising Association encourages skippers of sail and motor boats to submit reports right through until the tuna migration season ends around October,” says Derek Lumb, president of the Cruising Association. “Once we have received sufficient reports, the aim is to compare and present a statistical summary of data received from interactions against the same data set reported by boats on passage through the affected area without an interaction. The CA will publish all reports received in order to share information with the entire boating community.”

NEW RECYCLABLE OPTIMIST DINGHY It is constructed from ampliTex natural fibre reinforcements with Atlas HPE core and resin which can then be reused to produce new components. Compared to conventional glass fibres, the organisations say flax fibres reduce the CO2 footprint of the composite and don’t rely on fossil resources for the production of the raw material. Instead, they take CO2 from the atmosphere during their growth and act as a natural CO2 sink during their lifetime.

The first recyclable Optimist sailing dinghy has been launched - a collaboration between Northern Light Composites (nl comp) and notfor-profit organisation Clean Sailors. nl comp is an Italian company that researches and develops recyclable composites to help solve problems related to the end of life of fiberglass composites. “Much of the current, global Optimist class are imported plastic hulls which enter landfill at

end of life,” said Holly Manvell, Clean Sailors founder. “It’s therefore super important to consider and develop how we produce this boat, and how we introduce our future sailors to a better way of sailing, at comparable cost - something that Northern Light Composites have managed to achieve.” The ecoOptimist dinghy is built from sustainable materials and more than 90% of the hull is currently recyclable with developments underway to make it 100% reliable.

“Our advanced ampliTex flax fabrics are used throughout the hull laminates, matching the performance and weight of traditional glass laminates, but with much more attractive endof-life options and environmental properties,” explained Paolo Dassi, marine and industry manager at Bcomp. “It is great to see that sustainability and our planet’s health are starting to become major priorities in the selection of boat building materials.” Each ecoOptimist also features a sail by from OneSails, that has developed an ISO certified sustainable and recyclable sail fabric.

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A BRIDGE TOO FAR, JEFF BEZOS’ SUPERYACHT THREATENED WITH EGGING On social media, commentators also pointed out the apparent inconsistency in strict, Dutch listed building policy and the privilege apparently afforded to an American billionaire to take apart a bridge which the council had previously promised would no longer be touched. The Daily Mail says more than 3,900 people were ‘interested’ in the Facebook event calling for Rotterdam residents to throw rotten eggs at Bezos’ new yacht. The event was organised by Pablo Strörmann and reads: ‘Take a box of (rotten) eggs with you and let’s throw them en masse at Jeff’s superyacht when it sails through De Hef in Rotterdam. ‘Rotterdam was built from the rubble by the people of Rotterdam, and we don’t just take that apart for the phallus symbol of a megalomaniac billionaire. Not without a fight.’

A resistance force has mobilised in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Threats of crowds egging Jeff Bezos’ new superyacht have seemingly disrupted Oceanco’s plan to temporarily dismantle a historic bridge to allow the yacht to pass. It now seems that the yacht will have to find another route to take. As reported by in Oct21, Bezos’s circa $485m sailing yacht, featuring a 40m trio of masts is too big for the iconic Koningshaven Bridge, which dates from 1878. The bridge, known to Rotterdammers as De Hef, was renovated in 2017 and the council pledged at the time it would never be dismantled again, says Dutch media. Oceanco, the yacht’s builder, had seemingly asked the Dutch city to temporarily remove the bridge, with the company and billionaire having offered to pay for the work. But now, Trouw reports that the Dutch shipbuilder has informed the municipality of Rotterdam that it is cancelling its plans (for the time being). Trouw says Oceanco is shocked by the social unrest and says shipyard employees feel threatened and the company fears vandalism. Trouw says it drew this conclusion as in an appeal under the Government Information (Public Access) Act to uncover documents about the bridge dismantling, the municipality of Rotterdam cited the threats and the fear of vandalism as an argument not to make some of the documents public.

There has been discussion for years at official and political level about dismantling the monumental bridge for superyachts, says Trouw. Oceanco and its industry association have seemingly been lobbying for a long time to make the passage easier. In December 2017 there was already political support from the three responsible aldermen for the dismantling of De Hef, partly because of its importance for employment, with the costs and risks having to be borne by the shipyard. Trouw says an agreement has now been drawn up with shipyards in the Rotterdam region. The intention is that, should De Hef be dismantled, it will go out twice a year for a maximum of three weeks. First, a permit must be applied for. At the time the news broke about Bezos’ yacht, locals, politicians and historians all expressed their concerns about the dismantling plan. GroenLinks councillor Stephan Leewis, for example, told Rijnmond at the end of 2021 that he took a dim view of the permission, particularly in the light of Amazon personnel policies and tax and regulation avoidance battles, says Dutch News. “Now, we have to break apart our beautiful listed monument?” he reportedly said, in calling an emergency debate. “This really is a bridge too far.”

Oceanco has confirmed to Rotterdam city officials that it will cancel the current plans for removing the bridge, and will look at other options. As of yet, there’s been no confirmation on how Bezos will eventually get his superyacht out to sea. Back in February 2022, the project leader on Bezos’ superyacht construction, Marcel Walravens said it wouldn’t be practical to finish the project elsewhere which is why he, Oceanco and Bezos initially agreed that the De Huf needed to be dismantled, rather than moving the superyacht prior to its completion. “If you carry out a big job somewhere, you want all your tools in that place. Otherwise you have to go back and forth constantly. In addition, this is such a large project that there are hardly any locations where this work is finished. “From an economic perspective and maintaining employment, the municipality considers this a very important project. Rotterdam has also been declared the maritime capital of Europe.” Walravens also told DutchNews.nl in February that dismantling “the middle section” of the De Huf once Bezos’ superyacht is built and ready for open waters is the only way the superyacht will be able to get out. “It is about a ship with high masts which cannot pass through the bridge. The only alternative is to take out the middle section.”

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50-METRE SEMI-DISPLACEMENT BOOK ENDS DELIVERED!

• 50-metre Aluminium Semi-displacement Series motor yacht • Ultra-efficient lightweight all-aluminium hull • Thundering top speed of over 23 knots • Shallow draft of just 2.15 metres • Second yacht delivered in 2022 so far Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the delivery of YN 19850 MY Book Ends, formerly known as Project Sapphire. Book Ends is a thoroughbred racehorse of a yacht with a top speed of over 23 knots. True to the Heesen philosophy, her performance comes not from brute power but from smart engineering. Heesen’s 50m Aluminium Semi-displacement Series is the first of its kind below 500 GT to comply with IMO Tier-III regulations. An optimised, low-drag, lightweight aluminium hull with a reduced transom depth brings efficiency gains of around 12 per cent. She is sporty yet elegant, spacious yet perfectly sized to access shallow Bahamian creeks and the smallest Mediterranean ports, thanks to

her reduced draft of just 2.15m. Book Ends is comfortable for both quick island-hops and long passages. And with a cruising speed of 11 knots, she boasts a transoceanic range of 3,100 nautical miles. The owner, an experienced American yachtsman, and his family have worked with the shipyard engineering team to personalise the interior to suit their tastes and lifestyle requirements. “Building a new boat on time and on budget is always a challenge. This past year was particularly challenging with the remnants of Covid and Various Sanctions. Despite what seemed like overwhelming odds, the Heesen team continued working closely with the Book Ends team in Oss to make the dream a reality” comments Bob Book. “Thanks to an extraordinary combined team effort, this state-of-the-art vessel has been delivered on time with the highest Heesen standards of excellence. This boat is not a “Race Horse”, it is a Race Car”. While I thank the entire Heesen team, I must give a special “THANK YOU’ to Mark Cavendish for his much needed sense

of humor and determination for keeping all concerned on the path forward, and to our Captain Mark Lacey”. Twelve guests can be accommodated in five staterooms, with the master suite on the main deck forward and the spacious remaining suites found down on the lower deck. Book Ends also offers plenty of outdoor areas for her owners, family, and friends to enjoy life at sea. The beach club will bring them close to the onwater action, while the generous sun pad area on the main deck terrace is perfect for postswim relaxation. Al-fresco dining can take place either on the bridge deck aft terrace or up on the spacious sundeck. “Being entrusted for the second time in under four years by such an experienced yachtsman is a source of great pride to our shipyard”, comments Friso Visser, Chief Commercial Officer at Heesen. “Everyone worked tirelessly to ensure the owners and their family could enjoy their new yacht this summer. May their days onboard Book Ends be filled with fun and joy wherever they may cruise!”

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50-METRE SEMI-DISPLACEMENT BOOK ENDS DELIVERED! Performance brand ODLO has announced it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd. The acquisition comes months after ODLO announced the acquisition of Janus – a merino clothing manufacturer. The company says this latest move solidifies the brand’s commitment to growth and scale through acquisition across its portfolio. “We are excited about including Henri-Lloyd into our family of brands,” says Hugo Maurstad, chairman of ODLO’s Board. “It is an iconic brand with a proud history. Together with ODLO we aspire to further expand its product range and geographic footprint. “Henri-Lloyd and ODLO are both companies that originated from technical innovations in outdoor sport apparel and they will complement each other going forward.” Sixty years have passed since Henri-Lloyd’s founder Henri Strzelecki set out on his journey to create the world’s best and most durable waterproof clothing. A visionary whose ideas were matched by his determination, Strzelecki created several world-firsts within technical clothing that have today become industry standards. These include seam taping garments for waterproofing and the invention

of the nylon non-corrosive zip. “By leveraging ODLO’s comprehensive infrastructure, we can concentrate investments towards the Henri-Lloyd brand and its customers while progressing on the ambitious sustainability agenda of all brands within ODLO International,” says Knut Are Hogberg, ODLO CEO. “We warmly welcome the Henri-Lloyd team to the ODLO family and look forward to working together going forward.” Henri-Lloyd is the technical clothing partner for both SailGP Team GBR and INEOS Britannia. It looks forward to continuing to develop those relationships. The team will remain located in the UK in its home city of Manchester. “The acquisition of Henri-Lloyd by ODLO opens up tremendous opportunities for the brand to reach its true potential to the benefit of all shareholders, both current and future,” says Hans Eckerström, chairman of the board, Henri-Lloyd. “Joining a family of successful companies that share values and goals will accelerate our growth. Most importantly that journey will be based on quality, innovation and striving for sustainability – principles that the Henri-Lloyd team hold dearly.”

SUNREEF ANNOUNCES NEW LINE OF EXPLORER YACHTS Sunreef Yachts has announced a new line of explorer yachts dedicated to discovering new cruising grounds. After unveiling the details of the 40m and 50m Sunreef Explorer yachts, the Polish yard has announced its new Sunreef Explorer Line of luxury vessels. Sunreef says its new Explorer Line has a “pioneering design” that “provides a unique combination of seaworthiness, redundancy and extreme range for extended voyages” to create the “next generation of expedition superyachts.” The vessels will offer a shallow draft, large storage capacity and expansive entertainment areas, the Sunreef Explorer Line offers a safe platform for circumnavigation while providing the highest level of luxury and a fleet of toys on board. “The definition of luxury has changed over the years,” says Sunreef president and founder Francis Lapp. “Nowadays, true luxury is a sensation, a feeling, an experience. Our activity as a shipyard goes far beyond building boats. We build emotions, we design magic moments at sea and we craft dreams into reality. Our new Explorer Line is all about living the moment.” Adventurer and professional explorer Mike Horn, who once travelled around the equator without motorised transport, has been appointed as an ambassador for the new line.

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FIRST ELECTRIC X-YACHT LAUNCHES Danish yacht manufacturer X-Yachts has launched a 49-foot, 12-ton hybrid-powered yacht equipped with two 10kW electric saildrives from Oceanvolt. The X4⁹E is a specially adapted version of the existing X4⁹ and is the first electric X-Yacht made by the yard. ”We didn’t want to be first movers in this area, but preferred to wait until technology and knowledge had matured properly”, says Kræn Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts. “And I’m really happy to say that the time finally is right to present the first X-Yacht with electric propulsion.” Nielsen adds: ”A new range of electric powered sailboats is a natural step for us in order to support a greener future, a nice match with other initiatives, such as being the main sponsor of the Race For Oceans Foundation.” Technical manager John Morsing says: “Oceanvolt has been a close partner all along. The boat is fairly big, 49ft and weighs 12 tons. So we have installed two Oceanvolt ServoProp SD10 engine pods, each 10kW. They run on 48V, and are mounted on each side of the traditional engine compartment, below the aft cabin bunks. The former engine compartment has become a dedicated technical space, housing the battery bank, charger/inverter,

BMS, controllers and so on. The solution with two engines serves two purposes: more power and higher safety through redundancy.” According to X-Yachts, the battery bank has a capacity of 28.8kW, consisting of LifePo4

lithium batteries. Range with pure electric power depends on conditions but the company estimates in calm conditions a 22.7 nautical mile range at 5 knots. The X4⁹E can produce up to 3.5 kW when sailing at speeds over 8 knots, meaning that sailing for around eight hours will charge the batteries from empty to full. Morsing says: “Finding the right project for our first boat with electric propulsion was crucial. This owner knows our boats well and has a strong passion for green, silent boating. He also wants to go blue water cruising, which puts even bigger demands on the system. The boat has been upgraded in several areas, such as rig, electronics etc. We have chosen a hybrid system for this boat, which means installing a diesel generator with capacity to take care of power in situations where battery capacity is not sufficient.” The X4⁹E is also equipped with solar panels, which are largely used to provide electricity for the boat’s ‘hotel load’: lights, navigation systems, appliances, etc. For those who are not planning blue water cruising the boat is also available as an all-electric model without any diesel generation.

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LÜRSSEN DELIVERED PROJECT BLUE Name: Loa: Beam: Builder: Exterior Designer: Interior Designer:

BLUE 160 m / 524’9’’ 22.50 m / 73’8'' Lürssen Yachts Terence Disdale Design Terence Disdale Design

After BLUE’s successful second sea trial at the end of June, the 160-metre Lürssen left the shipyard in Bremen on 2nd July and embarked on her maiden voyage, heading to theMediterranean where she will now enjoy her very first season with her new Owners. Efficiency and the desire to be as environmentally friendly as possible were key drivers for the technology on board. BLUE is equipped with a highly efficient DieselElectric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s own engineering specialists. The concept combines dieselpropulsiontechnology with efficient modern electric propulsion systems. BLUE’s system consists of two diesel engines that drive two controllable pitch propellers through individual gearboxes. These gearboxes are equipped with PTI/ PTO units that can be used for either electric propulsion (slow speeds) or for generating electrical energy to operate the vessel at higher speeds. BLUE is also equipped with an electric Azimuth Pod Drive, which in electric mode can be used separately, or when the PTI units are engaged, with the two propeller shafts.

In order to generate less noise and vibration and reduce nitrogen oxide levels, BLUE is equipped with a state-of-the-art exhaust after-treatment system. Furthermore, the wastewater treatment plant is equipped with new membrane technology that allows the treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in ‘drinking water quality’. Many years of planning, engineering and building to the highest standards went into project Blue. “To execute such a comprehensive project, an excellent team is necessary,” says Managing Partner, Peter Lürssen. In this case, the team consisted of the Owner's technical project management team, the design team

from Terence Disdale who are responsible for the contemporary exterior and the traditional fresh interior design and of course, Lürssen’s own project team. “We are very proud of BLUE as yet another statement of Lürssen’s ability and desire to build yachts that meet all of our exacting Owners’ requirements, guided by our core focus of expert engineering, beautiful design and being a proud market leader in developing sustainable technologies.” ______________________________________ Lürssen Yachts yachts@lurssen.com www.lurssen.com Photo © Tom VanOossanen

NOBISKRUG SIGNS CONTRACT WITH CECIL WRIGHT TO BUILD AN 80-METRE-SUPERYACHT Rendsburg, 07 July 2022. Nobiskrug is delighted to announce the signature of a new build contract with high-end global superyacht brokerage, Cecil Wright. The renowned yard in Rendsburg will work with the prestigious brokerage, along with Winch Design, to design and build a five deck 80 metre superyacht for delivery to her owner in 2025. The current order book now encompasses four orders in the superyacht segment and underlines Nobiskrug’s successful economic realignment. “We prevailed in a highly demanded market. Being a German yard that is striving to deliver the latest technology, highest quality combined with our ability to fulfil the Owner’s unique vision made us win this contract”, says Philipp Maracke, CEO of Nobiskrug. All naval architecture will be done by Nobiskrug’s highly skilled workforce to ensure the highest quality standards as well as comfort levels in noise and vibration. In-house state of the art calculation expertise ensures the hull is perfectly optimized in terms of seakeeping and propulsion efficiency. Furthermore, all ship operation systems will be constantly measured and monitored during the design phase to keep the energy requirements as low as possible.

Design Sketch, Nobiskrug new build 798

The impressive exterior styling as well as the elegant interior comes from the leading global multi-disciplinary studio Winch Design, London. Once again Nobiskrug will together with Winch Design tailor the Owner’s wishes and high expectations into a unique masterpiece. This yacht will feature large interior spaces for relaxation and entertainment and a generous beach club all of which underpins Nobiskrug’s tradition to deliver extraordinary superyachts.

over 60metres. The brokerage is acting for the owner’s behalf as well as project managing the construction. During the contract negotiations it became clear that the Nobiskrug and Cecil Wright both worked in a very mutually collaborative way. Chris CecilWright emphasized that “this joint project is the beginning of a long-term relationship.”

The delivery of project to her owner, who prefers to be unnamed, is scheduled for 2025. As a brokerage Cecil Wright are perfectly appointed to work with Nobiskrug as they specialise on large northern European yachts

Media contact for NOBISKRUG: Cord Schellenberg Schellenberg & Kirchberg PR (+49) 40 593 50 500 nobiskrug@schellenberg-kirchberg-pr.de

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PROJECT 406: THE STAGE IS SET

Royal Huisman project 406 rendering - Exterior Night by Vripack Design

Installation of the ‘big fisher’ superstructure prepares the scene for the ‘Theatre of the Ocean’. Monday 20th June saw the completion of another major step in the build of Project 406 – a magnificent 52m / 171ft six-deck, true sportfish superyacht, set to become the world’s largest – when the main superstructure was skillfully lowered onto the hull by overhead cranes. The carefully planned installation of the decks took place inside Hall 2 at the shipyard’s headquarters in Vollenhove and was attended by the owner’s team, naval architects, designers and specialist consultants alongside the team from Royal Huisman. Preparation and fit-out of the remaining four decks of this amazing vessel is now underway. In parallel, the shipyard continues working on the board systems and other technical installations. The work includes innovative features and components, such as laserpowered exterior lighting. Everything will be brought together to complete the perfect fit in the period leading up to her launch in 2023. Exceptional Even in the exceptional world of superyachts, Project 406 stands out as a unique vessel. Not only will she be the largest but, without doubt, the most luxurious, finely appointed, meticulously engineered and impressive sportfish yacht anywhere in the world - with all the amenities expected of a superyacht. Her design is extremely distinctive, with a long bow and high bulwarks sweeping through a

clear sheer to a low and uncluttered cockpit aft. The high tower offers outstanding views with a downward angle on the water for specialized fishing. Apart from its practical function, the tower also offers a superb viewing platform for guests, who can follow all the action below. And a further element of surprise: a Sky Lounge that offers an impressive view at the daytime theatre of sportfishing. By night, the Sky Lounge provides the relaxed ambience and stunning outlook of the skies. Where else in superyachting might you expect to find that? Teamwork Vripack Yacht Design Studio are responsible for the project’s naval architecture, as well as the dramatic exterior and yet-to-berevealed interior design. Royal Huisman is the superyacht builder with a very capable and innovative engineering and production team well suited to delivering such an unique project. The shipyard team has worked together with the owner’s representative and his other team members which include: Bush & Noble for expertise on sportfishing and classic yacht forms; Hampshire Marine for the day-to-day technical aspects at the shipyard. Strong cohesion and co-operation among these key players is well established – a clear indication of Project 406’s continued smooth progress towards the fulfilment of her owner’s aspirations. The project is markedly set to be a truly iconic yacht upon delivery. Production flexibility A shipyard team of over 300 individual

Royal Huisman project 406 - photos by Tom van Oossanen

experts with an extraordinary array of talents and expertise means that Royal Huisman can carry out much of its engineering and production work in-house. Yet, to achieve fast, cost-efficient and optimally coordinated production, flexibility is vital. A good example is Project 406’s now fitted Alustar® aluminum superstructure. Its specification was prepared and detailed by Royal Huisman’s engineering departments. Its production was outsourced to one of many highly qualified co-makers, demonstrating collaboration and efficiency in action to meet key client objectives. “Royal Huisman has built its reputation by fulfilling the most ambitious and challenging dreams of its clients,” commented Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman. “We create yachts of extraordinary individuality, with unrivaled levels of craftmanship and reliability. So it is a privilege to be selected by the owner’s team to realize this unique sportfish superyacht. We look forward to our next meeting when we celebrate the launch of the finished product. Project 406 will be another masterpiece of creativity, innovation and expertise. And always, uniquely, an individual Royal Huisman motoryacht.” Main specifications of Project 406 Type: Sportfish Yacht Length overall: 52m / 171ft Exterior, interior design and naval architecture: Vripack Yacht Design Owner's Representative: Pascarelli Consulting (working with Bush & Noble, Hampshire Marine, Aqua Marine) Builder: Royal Huisman Hull & superstructure: Alustar® aluminium

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THE CLUBSWAN 80 BUILT BY PERSICO MARINE IS LAUNCHED IN LA SPEZIA

The first yacht of the brand-new ClubSwan 80 range is débuting at a private launch in La Spezia today (23rd of June) . The 80-foot ClubSwan yacht highlights Nautor’s Swan's ability to offer a range of yachts that are based on values of style, speed, innovation, technology and competitive sailing potential. Nautor’s Swan completes the ClubSwan Yachts range with the launch of this fast, fun and innovative model – the ClubSwan 80 – My Song. This new offering will sit alongside the small technologically advanced ClubSwan 36, with which the ClubSwan 80 shares some ease of handling features such as the advanced hull form and sail plan, and the innovative underwater appendages. And the ClubSwan 50 that marked the start of a new era in One Design. Not forgetting the new Super Maxi ClubSwan 125 that proved fast and powerful, taking line honours at the Rolex Fastnet Race and Caribbean 600. “The launch of this pure 80ft racer marks another important milestone for us. We have broadened our range to get closer to meeting every need and lifestyle choice of our customers,” said Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group CEO. “The market is always asking for something different, out of the box, and our

ClubSwan Yachts range can offer a fresh, bold and innovative solution, setting the bar high. The team of brilliant international minds working on this performance sailing yacht with the goal of building something unique has been quite special! The CS80 is a pure racer but is also an incredible yacht for fast sailing, shorthanded sailing, and comfortable sports cruising.” For the construction of the ClubSwan 80, Nautor’s Swan teamed up with its strategic partner Persico Marine, based in Nembro, Italy, an international shipyard renowned worldwide for its expertise in building high performance yachts. Persico Marine combined the best available technology with the know-how of its skilled team for the build of the first ClubSwan 80, including the Coriolis robot used in the aerospace industry to laminate carbon. The construction method for the entire yacht is the same as that used for the famous carbon "arm" on the current America's Cup boats. The requirement for a rigid monotype, something that is very difficult to achieve with a Maxi yacht, is attained by using a mix of the most advanced construction technologies and specific production processes designed specifically to guarantee one design yachts.

Marcello Persico, CEO of Persico Marine: "The launch of a new boat is always a significant moment, in the case of the ClubSwan 80 we are particularly honoured by the trust placed in Persico Marine by the owner, a very experienced yachtsman, and Nautor’s Swan. This boat is built to the same standards we use for America’s Cup boats and IMOCA 60s engaged in the toughest ocean races such as The Ocean Race and Vendée Globe.” The ClubSwan 80 is designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, designer of all the ClubSwan Yacht projects. “The ClubSwan Yacht division is growing, and I am very excited about the arrival of this new member of the family, which I’m sure will make a difference in the racing landscape,” said Juan K. “She is such an impressive boat and I can’t wait to see her on international race courses competing.” Top of the CS80 design features, the yacht has a 4.75m canting keel, giving the boat lightness and power, as well as a draft that will accommodate most Mediterranean harbors. It has twin rudders, in keeping with the new shape designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian (as per the ClubSwan 36) and while the keel is canted the side-force appendages chosen by the My Song sailing team consist of a rotating canard to privilege upwind performance in light air and to provide tacking ability in tactical situations, common in the tight Maxi fleet racing. The bowsprit is retractable for safety upwind and extends to hoist a spinnaker for downwind performance. The ClubSwan 80 will début on the racecourse at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy, from 4-10 September and will be available for visits at the Worldwide Première at Monaco Yacht Show, from 28 September to 1 October.

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ROLLS-ROYCE ENTERS HYDROGEN MARKET Rolls-Royce is entering the hydrogen production market and acquiring a 54 per cent majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist Hoeller Electrolyzer. Rolls-Royce‘s new mtu hydrogen electrolysers will be based on technology developed from Hoeller’s Power Systems division. Hoeller Electrolyzer, based in Wismar, Germany, is an early-stage technology company that is developing highly efficient polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) stacks, under the brand name Prometheus, for the cost-effective production of hydrogen. Hydrogen is an increasingly attractive power source to fuel the green energy transition and demand for ‘green’ hydrogen – whose production creates no CO2 – is expected to rise significantly. “By developing our own mtu electrolyzers and by taking a majority stake in Hoeller Electrolyzers, we are methodically growing our hydrogen portfolio and securing access to this fascinating technology, which is not a pipe dream but has great market potential,” says Rolls-Royce Power Systems COO and CTO, Dr. Otto Preiss. “This will enable us to supply complete hydrogen solutions and make a significant contribution to protecting the climate. Our complete hydrogen solutions will enable customers to store renewably produced energy in the form of hydrogen for use as and when required, or for further processing or onward sale.”

demonstrator operation in 2023. An initial customer project is planned for 2024. Founded in 2016, Hoeller Electrolyzer has positioned itself, with Prometheus, as one of the few highly specialised expert players in the field of high-efficiency PEM electrolysis stacks.

using a stack from Hoeller Electrolyzer is already underway. In 2023, it will go into operation at the Validation Centre in Friedrichshafen to demonstrate how an electrolyzer fits into the overall architecture of a microgrid. An initial customer project is already planned for 2024.

Stefan Höller, Managing Director, Hoeller Electrolyzer, says: “Our stack is going to produce hydrogen at a price not previously thought possible.”

Armin Fürderer, who heads up the Net Zero Solutions business unit of Power Systems, says: “We’re going to launch electrolyzers with several megawatts of power right from the start. A total output of over 100 megawatts is conceivable by combining several electrolyzers.”

In 2021, MIN reported that Rolls-Royce confirmed it would launch a range of sustainable solutions for yachts by 2023, including mtu hybrid solutions and mtu yacht engines certified for sustainable fuels.

Matthias Kramer, CFO and Joint Managing Director of Hoeller Electrolyzer, adds: “In RollsRoyce, not only have we found an important customer for our stacks, we’ve also secured an ideal partner and supporter who shares our vision of putting stacks into full production.”

Rolls-Royce’s first mtu electrolyzer will go into

Development work on the first mtu electrolyzer

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TANKOA LAUNCHES 50 MTR EXPLORER

Tankoa Yachts, the Italian superyacht builder from Genoa, has revealed its latest project – the 50m T500 Tethys explorer superyacht. The T500 Tethys was conceived for go-anywhere cruising and is equipped to take on journeys ranging from a tranquil Mediterranean cruise to a higher-latitude adventurous expedition. In terms of propulsion, the explorer superyacht is offered with traditional, hybrid or diesel electric propulsion. “We are delighted to reveal our 50m T500 Tethys to the market,” says Tankoa CEO Vincenzo Poerio. “This model was missing from our range and we wanted to fill this gap. We know that both today’s and tomorrow’s owners are looking for flexibility above all,

and that is the language which is spoken by our newest model. The only limit is the owner’s imagination.” The T500 Tethys features exteriors and interiors developed with Milan-based studio Hot Lab, which has just been acquired by Sweden’s Viken Group. The new vessel has a gross tonnage of just under 500 GT.

Designed with relaxation in mind, the T500 Tethys’s interior spaces accommodate large groups with ease, with generous lounges found on both decks and spacious staterooms offered for both owners and guests alike. The fullbeam owner’s stateroom is found on the main deck and comes complete with an ensuite bathroom, walk-in-closet and an office with a lounge area.

Thanks to the yacht’s flexible layout, two convertible spaces on the lower deck can be utilised for numerous different purposes, including as additional cabins, a gym, a cinema area, an owner’s office, or as recreation spaces. Other standout areas include the sundeck, which is home to a Jacuzzi, a sun pad, a bar with a barbecue, a relaxation area and a bathroom.

Guests can retire to the upper deck aft for lunches in the fresh air, with its comfortable bar, lounge area and panoramic ocean views. The aft platform is the heart of the yacht – close to the water and complete with its own infinity pool. Alternatively, if a different configuration is desired, this could also be the perfect area to store the owner’s favourite toys, as well as any land, water or aircraft.

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SUPERYACHT TENDERS & TOYS JOINS FORCES WITH SUPERYACHT LIFE

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Superyacht Tenders and Toys are excited to announce their partnership with the Superyacht Life Foundation. “Superyacht Tenders and Toys are delighted to be a part of the Superyacht Life project. We share the same values and vision and wholeheartedly support the notion that the industry needs to work together as a global community to champion the positive aspects surrounding superyacht life, whilst understanding, enjoying and protecting our oceans” said Head of Marketing, Ally Ford. With offices in the UK and Europe, Superyacht Tenders and Toys is the world’s leading yacht tender and toy consultancy. With years of

Superyacht Tenders and Toys provide a personal and bespoke service wherever you are in the world. Alongside the design and manufacture of toys, vessels, inflatables, and deck components, they also have a dedicated rental division. Superyacht Tenders and Toys joins the formidable mix of brokers, builders, refit yards, designers, law firms, media companies, suppliers, yacht clubs and event organisers that are already part of the Superyacht Life foundation. Superyacht Life said “Superyacht Tenders and Toys will make a valuable addition to Superyacht Life Foundation and its unique group of partners that aim to bring the benefits of yacht ownership and chartering to life, to make the superyachting life more attractive for potential buyers and the new generation, and to propagate industry efforts and initiatives better.”

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SILENT-YACHTS BECOMES SOLE OWNER OF ITALIAN NEW-BUILD SHIPYARD proud to announce that it is now the sole shareholder of its Italian production site. SILENT-YACHTS has acquired a new-build facility in Fano on Italy’s Adriatic coast comprising several modern, well-equipped hangars for the building and outfitting of the Silent 60 series and Silent 80 series models. The site includes five construction sheds with 22,000 m2 of covered space and a similar exterior surface area. The new range of electric SILENT-TENDERS will also be produced at the Fano facility, which includes an Innovation Centre for researching and developing new models, technologies and solutions.

• New-build facility is located in Fano on Italy’s Adriatic coast • Production site for models of the SILENT 60 and 80 series • The site includes five construction sheds and an Innovation Centre • In 2022, the shipyard will employ approximately 250+ people

• New electric SILENT-TENDERS will also be produced on-site The strong growth of SILENT-YACHTS in recent years has resulted in the need for additional resources. Following the news that the brand has been restructured as SILENT GROUP, the privately Austrian-owned company is very

"Our acquisition of the facility in Fano is a great opportunity for the city and for the nautical sector in the area,” says Michael Köhler, CEO of SILENT-YACHTS. “In 2022 we will employ approximately 250 people, both directly and indirectly, and we have expansion plans already under discussion to increase the production capacity of our sites and acquire new ones. We are open to discuss with the municipal and state authorities about future operations and to offer our contribution to the city and the many small businesses in the area that make this area a point of reference for Italian boatbuilding." Ideally placed to take of the well-established network of local subcontractors and key suppliers, the strategic acquisition means the facility is able to guarantee the highest level of design and engineering, interior outfitting and Italian craftsmanship. It also ensures a stable future in a major boatbuilding hub for SILENT-YACHTS, leader in the production of fully electric solar-powered catamarans from 60 to 120 feet, as the brand continues to grow worldwide. ______________________________________ sandpeoplecommunication.com Alexander Razinkov silentyachts@sandpeoplecommunication.com (+7) 909 1672905 Photos SILENT yard in Fano - Italy Credit Alessandro Guerrieri

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GLORIOUS GIRAGLIA

Magic Carpet Cubed and Arca SGR offered a thrilling contest for Line Honours at the 2022 Rolex Giraglia

It’s hot and humid and my phone is busy. Superyacht sailing is a hot topic and if you are not sailing or dreaming of racing on a superyacht in September then you are missing the boat, literally. MAGIC CARPET CUBED TAKES LINE HONOURS AT ROLEX GIRAGLIA 2022 Founded in 1953, to help unite the French and Italian sailing communities post World War 2, the Rolex Giraglia has retained a distinct FrancoItalian spirit, while attracting an international fleet. This year was the 69th edition of the event and a total of 164 boats registered. Given the global situation in Ukraine and on the back of the ongoing pandemic affecting regatta campaigns globally this seems to me to be a very strong turnout. Many of the fleet came straight from their individual and collective

success straight from Palma Vela and The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and were well into the stride of their sailing season.

Saint-Tropez, where everything was ready to welcome the crews for three days of inshore racing, before the 241-mile offshore race.

The battle to set a course record, or to claim the coveted line honours, has always been a feature of this regatta. The Giraglia course covers a large geographical triangle whose most southerly point is marked by the rock of the same name. After the start in from Saint-Tropez, there will be a short offset leg to Formigue to the west, then the "descent" of approximately 120 miles to the Giraglia rock, before climbing back to the Gulf of Genoa, approximately 90 miles away.

As per tradition, the fleet was as varied as ever, ranging from the majestic maxi yachts with professional crews, to Corinthian teams made up of friends and family members. All, however, are racing for their best possible result, and all are united in their enthusiasm for sailing, the best of regatta life and their appreciation of this much-loved and long-standing regatta.

56 yachts took part in the first leg of the event on Friday 10 June, departing from Sanremo in Italy and headed for France. A course of 60 miles separated the Ligurian coastal city from

The eyes of the world sailing community were trained on the eagerly awaited racing debut of the 60’ foiler Flying Nikka, owned by Roberto Lacorte and launched recently in Punta Ala, Italy. The line-up of the Rolex Giraglia sees many

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Mariette of 1915, the oldest yacht in the Rolex Giraglia Fleet, makes her rounding of the Giraglia Rock

other top-level competitors, not least in the shape of the 100-footers such as Furio Benussi's ARCA SGR, which has had an excellent start to the season, one of the most famous Wally yachts Magic Carpet Cubed, owned by Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones which recently won her The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Wally yacht Tango, and the greatly anticipated new Wally 98 Bullitt, and the fantastic Wally 107foot Spirit of Malouen X.

delivered three days of magnificent conditions for the fleet of boats taking part in the inshore racing. Excellent weather conditions allowed the inshore races of the Rolex Giraglia 2022 to take place without a hitch. While the maxi yachts competed on windward-leeward routes off the beaches of Pampelonne, the rest of the boats did battle on a 13-mile coastal course. Wind conditions followed a trend of an initial

easterly breeze of 6 knots increasing over the course of the day, and flat seas. Results from the racecourse in Pampelonne (maxis) after four races run: • The maxi Jethou, owned by Peter Ogden, dominated in the IRC0 class. • IRC2: Capricorno, owned by Alessandro Del Bono

While the Wallys represented the perfect racer-cruiser combination, the starting line will also featured pure racers - smaller and lighter boats - capable of great performances in all conditions. Among these was J/V Northstar of London, owned by Peter Dubens, Jethou, owned by Sir Peter Ogden, Dario Ferrari's Cannonball and the acclaimed Capricorno, owned by Alessandro Del Bono. The diversity of the fleet is also represented by several Class 40 yachts taking part, as well as production yachts, those more oriented to cruising, and several vintage boats looking to claim the Giraglia Classic. The magnificent schooner Mariette of 1915, designed by the legendary Nat Herreshoff, at 42.5 metres in length was the flagship of the fleet, and has already set two records for the regatta as the oldest and the largest boat in the fleet. She too was fresh from her participation in Porto Cervo. Saint-Tropez lived up to its reputation and

The Maxi Yachts, including Spirit of Malouen X (left), depart from Saint-Tropez following the Rolex Giraglia Offshore Race start

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The start of the historic Rolex Giraglia Offshore Race is always an impressive spectacle

• ORC0: Leaps & Bounds 2, owned by Jean Philippe Blanpain For the ORC and IRC groups, the results after 3 inshore races are as follows: • IRC 1: Daguet 3 – Ker 46 – Frederic Puzin • IRC 2: Les Minots de La Nautique – A 35 – Victor Bordes Laridan

• ORC 1: From Now On – Swan 45 – Fernando Chain • ORC 2: Farfallina 2 – Corsa 915 – Davide Noli A spectacular Rolex crew party culminated the St Tropez extravaganza ending the racing on a high with participants all set for the big one, the “long-race” to Italy where the warm Ligurian hospitality awaited. All eyes turned to the

weather forecasts for the next 48 hours and for the stretch of the Ligurian Sea that would be the setting for the 69th edition of the Giraglia. The forecasts for the coming days were still proving hard to read, but in that moment, they indicated rather light conditions, with the only certainty being that the 2012 course record of 14 hours, 56 minutes, and 16 seconds, seemed relatively safe. It was. Ten in the morning of 18 June was the cut off limit for the Rolex Giraglia 2022, with 105 boats able to complete the race within that time following their departure midday on the 15th June from Saint-Tropez. Very light conditions throughout saw the larger vessels completing the route in times ranging from 34:07:17 (Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’ Magic Carpet Cubed) to 66:47:04, recorded by Stefano Argenton’s Elan S3 Ness, which arrived in Genoa this morning at 8:07.

Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’s Magic Carpet Cubed, a two-time Rolex Giraglia Line Honours Winner, rounds the Giraglia Rock

“It was a very demanding race,” commented winner Giovanni Di Vincenzo, “but one that gave us great satisfaction and confirmed that Lisa, even outside her ideal conditions, is a very fast boat. I'm something of a ‘lastminute’ sailor, having come to sailing relatively recently: I started going to regatta courses about 15 years ago with a First 44, and just fell in love with the sport immediately. I’ve been a committed racer ever since, and with Francesco Bertone, who's become my trusted tactician, we formed this Lisa team, with whom we then began our adventure with the Ker 46 Lisa R. The race was quite complex, but this is a really satisfying win, not least because it’s put

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an end to our recent tradition of always coming second in offshore races. The Rolex Giraglia is a fascinating race, which we managed to conquer with good tactics that prevented us from ever slowing down too much, partly thanks to the lightness of our boat.” The Ker 46 completed the Rolex Giraglia in 41:08:22, an excellent time that allowed her – in corrected time – to achieve more than a two-hour lead over her direct opponent, Adriano Calvini's Felci 61 Itacentodue, which came second in the IRC class, followed by Arobas 2, Gerard Logel's TP52. But it was after an elapsed time of 34 hours, seven minutes, and 17 seconds it took Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’s Wally Cento that took line honours at Rolex Giraglia with Magic Carpet Cubed and a place in the history books. During the awards ceremony the three Rolex Yacht Master watches were presented to the winners of the Super-Combined group, Line Honours, and the overall winner of the Rolex Giraglia 2022: Super Combined (winner in the largest group that participated in all races) Resolute Salmon – Andrea Zaoli Line Honours Magic Carpet Cubed – Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones Rolex Giraglia 2022 (boat classified first overall first in the largest class – IRC)

The Port of Saint-Tropez provides the alluring backdrop to the Inshore Racing at the Rolex Giraglia

Lisa R – Giovanni Di Vincenzo Rolex has been the title partner of the Rolex Giraglia since 1998 and this year celebrates 25 years of collaboration with the Yacht Club Italiano. This is an enormous achievement and a cause for celebration, BRAVA Rolex! We now look ahead to September and The

Rolex Maxis organised by IMA and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. FOMO? If you are looking for your first or next sailing superyacht here is my suggestion to the fastest way to be part of the competition: ______________________________________ Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE FLEET STARTS TO CLIMB The race to be first to finish in the multihull fleet is shaping up nicely with 24m Ultim’ Emotion 2 entered by Cosimo Malesci (Italy) facing a head-to-head with Frank Slootman’s Dutch 21.2m MOD70 Snowflake (formerly Beau Geste and before that Phaedo3, which took line honours and set a multihull race record in 2015). Ultim’ Emotion has participated twice previously with a best result of third on the water in 2020. Despite bettering the 2007 course record last year, she was beaten to the line by a triumvirate of MOD70s, with Argo going on to set an outright race (and course) record of 32 hours 23 minutes and 38 seconds in the ‘once in a lifetime conditions’.

With little more than four months to go to the start of the 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race on Saturday, 22 October, the fleet is growing daily. Some 49 yachts from 21 countries have entered Mediterranean’s premier 606-mile classic to date. Comprising monohulls and multihulls, fully-crewed and double-handed, and ranging in size from the 28 metre Orsa Maggiore (Italy)

down to the 9.98m Azuree 33 Nuestro (Italy), the entrants represent the broad spectrum of offshore sailing. At the same stage last year, a similar number had entered with the final fleet count reaching 114. The Royal Malta Yacht Club, organiser since the first race 1968, is taking the current count as a positive indicator of another sizeable participation in its flagship race.

While Orsa Maggiore is unlikely to trouble the multihull battle to be first home or the monohull race record of 38hrs 49mins and 33 sec, also set in 2021, the Italian maxi will be looking to be among the first monohulls to finish. The 24.89m, Swan 82 Kallima (Switzerland) is another that will have ambitions to be at head of the monohull contingent and take the opportunity to gain some valuable points in the final event of the 2022 Swan Maxi Series. Two other maxis have registered so far: Swan 65 Kings Legend (United Kingdom) in her third attempt to complete the course, and the debutant Italian Clipper 68 Grinta. The primary contest is, of course, for overall victory under IRC, and with it the iconic Rolex Middle Sea Race trophy. A glance through the entry list suggests the usual fierce competition for this sought-after prize. Two-time winner Lee Satariano is back with co-skipper Cristian Ripard on the HH42 Artie III. After two indifferent performances 2019 and 2020, as the team got to grips with their thoroughbred steed, the Maltese crew finished second in 2021 in IRC 3, 10 minutes behind the winner (another HH42) and in seventh place overall. Another Maltese entry showing some form in recent years has been Jonathan Gambin’s Dufour 44P, Ton Ton Laferla. Third overall in 2020 and winner of IRC 5, Gambin finished just off the IRC 4 podium last time out. Other names to look out for include Frederic Puzin’s Ker 46 Daguet 3 – Corum (France), third overall in 2021 and winner of IRC 2. Stefan Jentzsch’s new water-ballasted IRC56 designed by Botin Partners and built at King Marine looks to be fine prospect too. Purpose-built for offshore racing, the IRC 56 is a step up in power from the Carkeek 47 that Jentsch raced in 2019, winning IRC 2. Also hoping to be in the mix is another German crew, Carl-Peter Forster’s Red Bandit (which raced last year as Freccia Rossa). 2022 will be Forster’s fourth Rolex Middle Sea Race, the first back in 1979 on board Volker Andreae’s Inschallah. “I bought Freccia Rossa after last year‘s race and we rechristened it Red Bandit", explains Forster. “I have gifted the boat to a foundation (ForStar Offshore Racing) which I set up and financed with the aim to bring younger talented sailors to offshore racing." The 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race will be the team’s fifth major event together. "The crew consists of young dinghy sailors with primarily European & World Championship experience,

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as well as one with an Olympic background,” advises Forster. “They are all younger than 35, most of them younger than 30.” As to why he is returning for another tilt at the course, Forster explains: “I love long distance offshore racing as it puts you in a different state of mind. The Rolex Middle Sea Race is such a unique race with its challenging weather either too little or too much wind - and the fabulous course around Sicily and the islands.” The Double-Handed Class is another area of the fleet building nicely, with some real talent. So far, six entries have made the commitment. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States are represented. Gerald Boess & Jonathan Bordas, crewing Jubilee, the French J/109, have some form having won the John Illingworth Trophy for first in the DoubleHanded Class on corrected time under IRC in 2020 despite the disappointment of failing to finish last year. Another French yacht with the potential to push for the podium is Ludovic Gérard’s Solenn for Pure Ocean. The JPK10.80 has appeared three times previously, twice racing fully crewed. In, 2018, Solenn finished second in IRC 6, following up this impressive debut by winning IRC 6 in 2019 by four seconds on corrected time. In 2021, Solenn for Pure Ocean finished second in the Double-Handed Class and fifth in the 27 boat IRC 6. After withdrawing just ahead of the 2021 race, the last appearance for Björn Ambos and the Solaris 44 Mandalay (Germany) was 2018, when they finished third in the class. Marco Paolucci and the Italian Comet 45 Libertine have also appeared on the podium in past races. German sailor Chris Opielok will be embarking on his third participation following two relatively successful fully-crewed forays in 2011 with his Corby 36 Rockall III and in 2015 with another Corby (38) Rockall IV. On his debut, Opielok finished second in IRC 4 and overall, beaten by only 30 minutes by local heroes Artie. On his second appearance, Opielok won IRC 4, beating two-time winners, Elusive II in the process. Early season success winning the 140nm Ruta de La Sal (Barcelona – to Ibiza) suggests Opielok’s latest Rockall, a JPK 1030, is a force to be reckoned with. One of the most anticipated entries is Jonathan McKee and Red Ruby the SunFast 3300 from the United States. McKee is a two-time Olympic medallist in the Flying Dutchman (gold, 1984) and the 49er (bronze, 2000). He brings experience from several America’s Cup campaigns and 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race with Il Mostro. This will be McKee’s first time at this event. “I have wanted to compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race for a long time. It is one of the few classic ocean races that I have never sailed,” explains McKee. “The course is really beautiful and very interesting tactically. There is usually a huge variety of conditions, from calms to gales. The event always draws a top field, and I am really excited.” As for why he is entered in the double-handed class, McKee is clear: “I love racing double handed because it is a beautiful challenge. Racing with only two requires each sailor to really have a complete skill set. You have to steer, trim, navigate, get the sails up and down, all with only two sailors. It is really

fun, really direct, and it makes you a more complete sailor. We are looking forward to a very competitive race.” McKee’s co-skipper is a young sailor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Alyohsa Strum-Palerm with whom he is participating in the (fully-crewed) R2AK (750nm race from Port Townsend,

Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska). The 43rd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race will start on Saturday, 22 October 2022. ______________________________________ Photos © Kurt Arrigo

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA

Ken Dumpleton travelled regularly from his home near Dublin (where he also has a flying fifteen) to sail with us in Mallorca, and was always a competitive sailor, with many enjoyable stories. He still sails from the National Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland – where the 2019 World’s were sailed. In his own words… Ken’s bit I first started sailing in 1992 (at the age of 42) and my first boat was a flying fifteen. Little did I realise at that time, what fun, excitement and pleasure lay ahead. flying fifteen sailing has taken me all over the world and introduced me to new friends in a wide range of places. Along the way I have experienced some hilarious and exciting moments, brief episodes that are a cause for great amusement even to this day. Not all of them happened to me but here’s another: “Near Death in Durban” In a previous piece for the magazine, I mentioned my Irish Granny and her catalogue of useful but at times incomprehensible “sayings” (or pishogues as we call them in Ireland). One of her favourites, usually delivered in times of trouble went something like; “Go down on your knees and thank God that you are still on your feet”... but more of that later. In 2001 the flying fifteen World Championships were held in Durban, South Africa, hosted by the Royal Natal Yacht Club. It was my first ever visit to S. Africa, but not my last, as I have revisited many times since. I had bought a new Ovington 9 specifically for the event in 2000 and teamed up with a good friend Ben Mulligan as crew. The location was terrific, and the race area was wonderful with warm Indian ocean rollers every day and steady F2F4 breezes. If there was a downside it was the fact that access to the race area was awkward to say the least. RNYC is located in Durban harbour, South Africa’s busiest port. The entrance channel to

the harbour is extremely narrow for commercial shipping, with very little margin for error. It is so narrow that a “Traffic Light” system operates … you come in or leave the mile long channel on red or green lights displayed from the heights of the “Bluffs” as the channel is known. Each day, we were herded into a bunch by support/ rescue boats from the SA navy prior to a mad dash down the Bluffs channel (usually under spinnaker) on getting the Green Light from the Harbour master. After sailing the reverse was the case with a long beat back up the channel, sailing in convoy. Ben and I had some great fun during practice and the pre-Worlds but results were not fantastic … the boat was fine, the problem was mine alone … poor starts and taking fliers … they never pay off. On the day the Worlds commenced we left with high hopes for the Race Area determined to do better. The wind had piped up over the previous 48 hours resulting in a really big swell on the Race Area. Immediately prior to the start we had been tacking poorly and something did not feel right … I was shocked to discover that the tiller extension was hanging on by a thread and could snap at any time. In a large competitive fleet, in strong breeze and a significant swell it could result in damage if we lost control of the boat … and it could fail at any moment. We had no option but to opt out of the race and return to the RNYC Marina … through the Bluffs. Sailing up the channel was difficult as the breeze had increased and was blowing straight down the Bluffs requiring a lot of tacking, using the tiller directly rather than the tiller extension, which meant I couldn’t hike. All seemed to be going well as we progressed up the channel, we were practically 50 metres from the harbour proper when a VERY BIG freighter came around the corner of the harbour to make her departure!!!! We had two choices … turn around and sail back to the Ocean (the sensible and safe option) or grab hold of a huge tyre hanging from the pier wall and hold on until the freighter passed.

My call, we would hold on. Ben positioned himself lying forward on the deck as I shot the boat to weather for him to grab the tyre. At this point the freighter was blasting her horn nonstop and we were between her and the quay wall, a distance of maybe 10 metres! The breeze was funnelling between the ship and the quay wall and really gusty, as a consequence … we missed the tyre and the boat flipped over onto the other tack. We were now heading for the ship’s screws, which were visibly churning away in our path. I actually thought that we would be killed. Somehow or other we managed to gybe in the confined space … our boom passed under the stern of the freighter … we had made it. We didn’t say much as we made our way back to our spot on the marina … in fact the only sound was probably that of my knees knocking together. Having secured the boat I stepped on to the marina pontoon and went down on my knees ……… and chugged the contents of my guts into Durban Harbour. Later that night before bed I did go down on my knees and thanked God that I was still on my feet. Always listen to your Granny. Ken Up next: 13 August Pollença Michael Clough Trophy 19-20 August Pollença Trofeo Cormoran ____________________________________ Stephen Babbage If you’re interested in a trial sail, just follow the link: http://tiny.cc/TrialaFlying15, we’d love to see you! Our 2022 calendar is posted on our website http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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GANESHA WINS SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA 2022 BY THE NARROWEST POSSIBLE MARGIN

In a testing final day amid challenging conditions the ultimate outcome of the 2022 Superyacht Cup Palma could not possibly have been closer.

Ganesha's delighted owner Dr. Peter-Alexander Wacker said: "It is a great moment as we really didn't expect it at all, but we worked hard for it and I am glad we are a winner today."

The destination of the overall Superyacht Cup Palma Trophy remained in doubt until the end of the St. Regis Race Day, with the end result only decided on countback.

And looking ahead he added: "It's not my first time here – I have just bought a house here in Palma, so I am going to be a Superyacht Cup Palma regular for sure."

Once all results were in, the awe-inspiring J Class contender Svea and the elegant 46m Class B sloop Ganesha finished level on points with identical score lines. With a certain Hindu deity perhaps tipping the balance, Ganesha emerged the overall victor thanks to her last race win, with Svea taking second in hers.

His sentiment was echoed by Ganesha's skipper Alex Pamment: "It was a bit of a surprise win and we certainly weren't expecting it, either the class or the overall. "It was very, very close. Yesterday we came second by one second, but today the weather

gods were with us and we were able to get a result. The tacticians had it tough, but we were able to make the right calls." Svea meanwhile could take some consolation after emerging the worthy winner of a hardfought J Class contest. There were cheers and hugs after she crossed the line of the final race, securing the class victory by two points from Ranger, who won the final race on corrected time. "We are thrilled, delighted to have won our class – we are over the moon," said co-owner Niklas Zennström. "It is the first regatta with the boat for the new team and the new owner group, and we came to this event

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having put in a training week before to get to know it, as many of us have never sailed a J Class before. "What's fascinating with this class is that it is very, very close racing. To win the class is very special, much more than we expected as this was going to be a learning regatta. Racing is about minimising mistakes and the team did not make many of them and did a very, very good job." As a further indicator of the competitive nature of Superyacht Cup Palma, the Class A contest was also decided on countback, with the striking high-performance Malcolm McKeon designed Pattoo taking the class from Kiboko Tres, with her last race victory settling the outcome. Skipper James Waugh said: "We're a new team but we were able to hit the ground running here with a couple of days training, and each day we got to know the boat better and went from strength to strength. "We had exactly the same results as Kiboko Tres, and I guess we were a bit lucky, but we are over the moon about it. We loved Superyacht Cup Palma, the organisation is great and so is the atmosphere." A second day of a prevailing north easterly wind had seen the Bay of Palma become a challenging arena once the opposing sea breeze tried to dominate, with two separate wind bands presenting a tactical challenge as the yachts negotiated their racecourses. One yacht to fall foul of the difficult to predict wind was the modern classic Savannah, which had gone into her final Class B race in pole position for the overall SYC prize – not least thanks to her one second victory over her rival Ganesha yesterday – before becoming becalmed in the bay. Ganesha went on to win the race, Class B and the title. St. Regis Race Day followed on from one of the highlights of Superyacht Cup Palma, the exclusive Owners' Summer Barbecue at Mallorca's best address the St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, which featured an impressive fireworks display, live music and exceptional food. Following racing, and speaking before the celebratory prize-giving at the Real Club Náutico de Palma, also catered by the St. Regis

Mardavall Mallorca Resort, SYC Event Director Kate Branagh said: "Superyacht Cup Palma has always offered friendly but competitive racing, and this year has delivered that in spades.

"Having the overall winner in doubt until the last moment makes for incredibly exciting racing, and we hope that all the owners, captains and crews have had a great time whatever their finishing position.

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"We look forward to welcoming them all back in 2023, and offering them the chance to win the Superyacht Cup Palma Trophy." SYC organisers have announced that next year's event will be held from 21-24 June. And Branagh added: "I would also like to say a big thank-you to all our partners and friends who have helped make this such a great regatta." ____________________________________ Daphne Morgan Barnicoat, PR Director (+34) 678 659 317 daphne@thesuperyachtcup.com www.thesuperyachtcup.com Photos © Sailing Energy

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CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS top of the sport. A versatile design able to shine throughout the yacht racing spectrum in different configurations, whether winning the pinnacle of offshore races such as the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race or, as at this world championship regatta, competing over intense inshore courses. The 2022 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship attracted the usual mix of passionate, committed owners and crew that included Olympic medallists, round the world and America’s Cup winners, and world champions in a multitude of sailing disciplines. The best of the best. With evenly matched racing yachts and no discards across the ten-race series, the TP52 formula guarantees hugely competitive racing. Success demands a combination of skill, commitment and concentration. With every point counting, each decision and each manoeuvre has consequences. The smallest of errors can have a direct impact on the standings. This is the second time Cascais had been selected as the championship venue, following a successful edition in 2018. The location has the potential to deliver challenging conditions, especially when the famous Nortada is on song. This strong northerly wind is frequently accompanied by Atlantic swells and creates thrilling racing. However, in complete contrast to expectation, the first four days were dominated by light breeze. Getting to grips with the unexpected winds required considerable tactical acumen and a willingness to adapt to the unsettling situation.

The Rolex TP52 World Championship is considered the crown of monohull grand prix competition. The 2022 edition of this annual event, partnered by Rolex since 2017, gathered nine teams from six countries and a selection of elite sailors for five days of dramatic and captivating competition in Cascais, Portugal.

After 10 races in varied conditions, Quantum Racing was crowned 2022 Rolex TP52 World Champion as a reward for supreme consistency. The TP52 is conceived solely for racing. Two decades of evolution, and this highperformance monohull remains at the very

Olympic champion and two-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year Tom Slingsby, tactician on the Plattner family’s South African entry Phoenix, arrived in Cascais fresh from Chicago, where he had skippered the Australian team to victory in the second event of SailGP Season 3. One of the most highly regarded of professional sailors, Slingsby was quick to identify the key element to succeeding in the TP52 fleet. ”Everything relies on teamwork and communication. The communication part is still really tricky for me. I grew up sailing single-handed Laser dinghies for 15 years. You don’t need to communicate; you just react as soon as the thought hits you. Here, communicating is making sure you use the right wording, use the right tone, paint

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the picture well for the people who have their heads down.” In a world championship where every point is precious, it is not possible to play your own game if you have an eye on the main prize. According to Slingsby, you also have to anticipate your rivals’ moves and implement a full race strategy. “It Is a complicated chess game. You really try to predict the future, to predict what the other teams are thinking, what are their priorities. You are up against the world’s best sailing teams and the world’s best tacticians. It’s a very fine line. And that is only the racing part of it. You also have to think about the course: where is the better current, what side is the better wind, what is the better wind shift… There are so many pieces of the puzzle to put together if you want to get it right.” From the very outset, Quantum Racing presented their credentials to claim a fourth world title. The American crew is led by owner Doug DeVos. Winners here in 2018, the team arrived in Cascais as one of the favourites. Then, through a combination of focus and determination, they carved a position at the top of leader board from the first day. While rivals alternated race wins with more average results, Quantum Racing remained calm posting solid results in virtually every race. Tactician Terry Hutchinson cleverly moved the pieces on the chess board towards the end goal by sailing smart and avoiding too many risks. An untimely slip by Quantum Racing on the fourth day meant that the result remained in the balance just as Cascais welcomed strong conditions for the final day of racing. Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon (world champion in 2017 and 2019) had climbed the rankings through the week and, thanks in part to the leader’s sub-par result, was within three points of the lead with two races to go. As it was, Quantum Race delivered its best performance of the regatta in the penultimate race, securing a first race-win of the championship and, in doing so, firmly closing the door on Platoon’s aspirations, despite the German crew’s fourth place finish. It was a masterclass from the American team in the toughest of racing. Ultimately, though, it was the effort throughout the series that had delivered the title. The leader board shows five other teams winning races, confirming the

potency within the fleet, but none had been able to match Quantum Racing’s ability to avoid posting too many crippling scores. At the final prizegiving at the Clube Naval de Cascais, Quantum Racing was crowned 2022 Rolex TP52 World Champion to the rapturous applause of their peers. Testimony of the crew’s ability to adapt to the elements

and summon their deepest resources in the quest for excellence. It had taken a masterful combination of skill, perseverance, and team spirit to stand out among such talented opponents. ______________________________________ Photos © TP52 Super Series

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BOL D’OR MIRABAUD 2022 – THE WIZARD OF THE LAKE

Any yacht race that has been running for more than 80 years and consistently draws fleets over 400 boats is surely worthy of the description ‘classic’. Both scenarios are true for the world’s largest inland regatta, Switzerland’s annual Bol d’Or Mirabaud, a 126-kilometre (60-mile) circuit of Lake Geneva, which this June’s in its 83rd edition attracted a monster entry of 438 boats. I have been aching to attend the Bol d’Or for longer than I care to remember and so jumped at the invitation by the race’s title sponsor – the Geneva based international banking and financial group Mirabaud – to watch the 2022 race in person. A classic yacht race deserves a host club of matching stature and accordingly the Bol d’Or is run from the two-time America’s Cup winning yacht club the Société Nautique de Genève. Normally a strictly private organisation with access tightly restricted to members only, once a year the SNG throws open its doors to the sailing world for the Bol d’Or weekend. Although famously landlocked, Switzerland has been blessed with its fair share or more of large lakes. Most of them are hotspots for freshwater sailing with Lake Geneva (actually shared with bordering country France) the most well known of them – in no small part because of the Bol d’Or. Conditions can cut up rough on lakes like

Geneva but predominantly the prevailing winds are in the light to medium wind range. This predominance of benign conditions has spawned a plethora of one-off creations and one design classes created specifically for lake sailing – most of which will be unfamiliar to sea sailors outside of Switzerland. I saw designs of all shapes and sizes – most of which I did not recognise – on my stroll around the pontoons at the SNG in the warm early evening sunshine on the eve of the start of the 83rd edition. Super tall rigs, low freeboard, outriggers and trapezes, and double or triple IMOCA- style large furling headsails seemed to be the order of the day on a large number of the mono and multihulls, but I was also surprised to see how many conventional boats were sporting Bol d’Or bow stickers. Like most of the world classic yacht races it is the line honours winners who create the headlines and this year’s race had attracted plenty of star studded crews harbouring dreams of an overall line honours victory that would earn them the Bol d’Or trophy. First boat home in the monohull division is awarded the Bol de Vermeil trophy. The ante has been upped in the multihull division in recent years with the advent of 35foot foiling classes like the TF35 which can foil in six seven knots of breeze and can top 20 knots of boat speed. This, as you would expect,

makes them on paper at least the favourites to take line honours. However lake sailing is not simply about top speed. In races like the Bol d’Or often it is the boats that can average good speed all around the course across a range of wind strengths from full chat to drifting that can have the advantage. The perfect example of this kind of boat is the non-foiling predecessor to the TF35 – the Decision 35 cat. Although a D35 is unable to match the top speed of the new generation foilers it can comfortably deal with sub six knot conditions and keep rolling along nicely when the foilers are struggling painfully to make way in displacement mode. No surprise then that a D35 was the weapon of choice for veteran sailor and seven-time Bol d’Or line honours winner Christian Wahl and his and his super slick ‘W-Team’ crew who were hoping to make it a record setting eight victories at the 2022 event. I sat down with Wahl the day before the race – his birthday incidentally – to find out from the man whose friends and rivals call ‘The Wizard of the Lake’ exactly what it takes to win this classic inland yacht race. “There are three things you need to get right,” Wahl told me confidentially and in true wizardly style.

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Firstly it turns out that – like every other yacht race ever – if you want to win the Bol d’Or you need to have a fast boat. Wahl told me that for almost all his victories he was on one of the top three or four fastest boats. “You have to have a very good boat – a very fast boat,” he confirmed. “It is a race where if you have the fastest boat then you have a chance to win. Racing sailboats is all about going fast. The faster you sail the cleverer you look. With a slow boat it is a big challenge.” Although now eclipsed by the new generation of TF35 foiling catamarans currently favoured by the likes of Ernesto Bertarelli’s Alinghi Red Bull Racing, and his sister Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard’s Spindrift, as well as a host of other top teams, a well-sailed D35 remains a highly potent force in the Bol d’Or. Wahl has tried foiling and said he finds it ‘interesting but too expensive on a 35-foot boat’. He sails his D35 with a crew of five longstanding and race hardened crew members – a tactician, three trimmers, and a bowman – and steers the boat for the entire race, other than, he told me, a couple of quick 10 minute breaks to eat some food and to relax. With so much going on aboard the high speed cat, he said the idea of rotating roles amongst the crew is simply not practical. “On a multihull like the D35 on this lake, you don’t have time,” he said. “Every ten minutes there is something to do, so it is much better for the crew to always be in the same configuration. Wahl earned his ‘Wizard of the Lake’ moniker for his uncanny ability to sniff out precisely where and when the wind on Lake Geneva would appear and disappear. He has been racing multihulls in the Bol d’Or since 1997 and has racked up 13 podium finishes, including his seven wins. No surprise then that he cites local knowledge as the second essential element required to win the Bol d’Or. “I know the lake very, very well,” he confessed. “That is the second point – to know the specificities of Lake Geneva. It is very special and you have to know all about it. That’s why it is very difficult for people from outside to understand it.” Wahl attributes the lake’s curved shape as the significant reason for the lake being so difficult to read. “The wind in Geneva is not the same as in Lausanne, or as it is in Montreux, or in Bouveret – it is different everywhere around the course and that makes it quite difficult,” he said. Wahl says that the Bol d’Or racecourse can be broken down into three distinct stage with tricky to negotiate transition zones between each of them.

First there is Le Petit Lac (the little lake) between the start in Geneva and Yvoire – a town on the southern French shore. The second part is Le Grand Lac (the big lake) and finally the Le Haut Lac (the high/top lake) at the far end of Lake Geneva near Montreux. Even if you get yourself through all of these ‘inland Doldrums’ in good shape then you shouldn’t get too excited as you have to do it all again in reverse on the way back to the finish. “It all depends on the wind but the first transition is very important and the third one can be really tricky too,” Wahl told me. “You can think you are positioned in the right place but being 100 metres to the left or to the right can make a big difference. “It’s a lake, so of course there is some luck involved – and that is the third thing you need,” he concluded with a twinkle and a wizardly wink. On race day the question everyone was asking was could Wahl and his young crew really lead the fleet home for a staggering eighth time in the race’s 83rd edition? It was a question the tight knit Swiss crew answered in resounding fashion. They delivered a masterclass of lake sailing technique that throughout their 12 hour, 24 minute race, saw them consistently making the most sense of the prevailing light and fickle breezes to somehow manage to connect the various transient patches of wind that appeared and disappeared seemingly at will. The W Team catamaran took the lead around four hours into the race and after six hours and eight minutes were first around the turn marks off Bouveret at the far eastern end of the lake. Although challenged at times by a variety of rivals Wahl somehow managed to see off their advances to always hang on to the lead on the return leg back to Geneva. The final hours before sundown were perhaps the most stressful as the breeze faded from ahead slowing the leader and allowing a gaggle of Wahl’s rivals to close in almost within striking distance. The Swiss crew were at their absolute best however and after swapping sides from south to north at just the perfect time were eventually able to extend on the chasing pack to make victory all but certain. Finally, shortly before 2230 CEST a tired but

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clearly elated Wahl – who had steered his boat throughout the marathon race – was at the helm of his jet black 35-foot catamaran it ghosted across the finish line surrounded by a flotilla of media boats and cheered home loudly from the shore by an enthusiastic crowd numbering into the several hundreds. This latest victory is Wahl’s 14th podium result in the 18 Bol d’Ors he has competed in and sees him write his name into the Bol d’Or history books as the only eight-time winner in the race’s 83-year history. Drenched in champagne from the celebrations on the dock and looking understandably weary, Wahl told me he was delighted to have won his favourite race for the eighth time. “Things went according to plan,” he told me. “The conditions suited the D35 and the team sailed well throughout.’ Thinking back to Wahl’s expert advice from the previous day that to win the Bol d’Or you must have a fast boat, know the lake like the back of your hand – and have a great big dollop of luck, it seemed to me that a fourth element – having a wise old wizard on the helm – is pretty important too. ____________________________________ Justin Chisholm Justin Chisholm is a British yacht racing journalist based in Mallorca from where he edits the Yacht Racing Life, Cup Insider and SGP Insider websites, and hosts The Yacht Racing Podcast. Photos © Loris von Siebenthal / Bol d'Or Mirabaud’

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J-CLASS AT PALMA SYC

Svea wins Superyacht Cup Palma in her new Native Swedish Colours With a second place in today's final short coastal race, the Swedish flagged Svea are overall winners of the J Class at Superyacht Cup Palma after four days of racing. Following Ranger's debut victory for her new owner at the Saint Barth's Bucket in March, Svea's maiden triumph under her new Swedish coowners maintains a remarkable winning record for new owners' teams winning their first J Class regattas.

"This is something really special," smiled Svea's winning tactician Bouwe Bekking. "The heritage of this boat in Sweden is huge and of course the Swedish owners have this Swedish designed boat and win here. It is massive. Everyone has done a great job. We came here with no expectations at all. Nothing. But here we are on par with the other boats, sometimes maybe even a little better." Ranger took victory in the last race of the regatta today, thereby ensuring that all four J Class teams competing won at least one race.

Three of the four also counted one fourth in their scoreline, the exception being today's race winner whose hard-earned victory ended a run of all third places and elevated Ranger to third overall behind Topaz. The key battle of the showdown race was actually between a modest thermal sea breeze and the gradient wind which was blowing from just north of east. For the second successive day the first windward leg was towards the shoreline at Arenal. Off the start line, Ranger, with John Kostecki and Jordi Calafat on tactics and strategy, tacked off early and came in to round first with a handy lead from Svea. Down the long run across the bay, it was evident the thermal breeze was trying its best to roll in. Ranger, inshore, held the old breeze longest but when the sea breeze came in, spinnakers were doused, and it became an upwind battle on port tack to the most leeward turn. Ranger held her ground on the next drag race in 8-9kts back to the same top mark where the course was shortened when it became obvious the conflict between the winds was going to result in a lottery. Svea pipped them on the line, but Ranger held their time on handicap. Svea's winning 1,4,1,2,2 scoreline left them two points up on Topaz which led the standings early on in the regatta. The maiden win for Svea is all the more remarkable considering it is just six weeks since it was delivered back to Palma from the USA. The Svea crew is a potent mix of youngsters and experienced grand prix racers such as Magnus Woxen, Ben Bardwell, Jens Dolmer and North Sails' Paul 'Flipper' Westlake. The key catalyst is Bekking, who

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previously built the Lionheart team into J Class World Champions and the dominant team five years ago, also winning here in 2014. Bekking concluded, "All the boats here have won a race here and I think all the boats are very similar in terms of speed. The class is very close. And I am the guy who always wants to keep it simple, stay out of trouble and don't put yourself in a place where you don't want to be. And at least sail your first lap where you want to go. And that has worked out again. And the crew have done a really fantastic job going from nothing to where they are now. That is a huge achievement, really it is." "It has been incredible, absolutely incredible," grinned Paul Kelly, who has been Svea's captain since the boat was launched in 2017. "If you had asked me 14 days ago what my expectations were they were fairly low - new team, new owners - and I have been proved wrong. It has been an incredible effort from everyone, starting with the permanent crew getting the boat across the Atlantic. We arrived on the 15th May and it has been full noise since then. But we had a very structured training regime. Bouwe came in with the J Class experience. He drives it all very hard, but we would have it no other way, it is fun. I can't thank him enough and the boat is going faster than it has ever gone." Finishing third today, Peter Holmberg, helmsman of Topaz was objective and happy with second, congratulating the Svea team."We are super pleased with our week. I think we overachieved on the first couple of days. Velsheda and Svea have legs and we have

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to do something extra special to beat them. Day 1 and 2 we had good starts and got ahead. The next races we got spanked a bit. I think we have to work very hard to get the results, so we are pleased with second. I am super pleased for Svea though, congratulations to them. To have a new owner win in Saint Barth's and now new owners win here is just great for them and for the class. They deserve it they sailed really well."

2 Svea 1hr 51min 03 secs 3 Topaz 1hr 53min 18secs 4 Velsheda 1hr 55min 31secs

Superyacht Cup Palma, J Class Race 5 1 Ranger, corrected time 1hr 49min 17secs

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Final standings 1 Svea 1,4,1,2,2, 10pts 2 Topaz 2,1,2,4,3 12pts 3 Ranger 3,3,3,3,1 13pts 4 Velsheda 4,2,4,1,4 15pts ______________________________________

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AMERICA’S CUP TO BOOST BARCELONA SALON NAUTICO The organisers of the Barcelona International Boat Show (Salón Náutico) are hoping that the America’s Cup, due to be held in the Spanish city in two years’ time, will give a major boost to the event and the leisure marine economy of the city in general. In a presentation for the 60th edition of the show, scheduled for 12-16 October 2022, Salón Náutico president Luis Conde said: “The America’s Cup will be the bomb. It will give us a lot of life. Nautical tourism will grow and the same thing will happen as with the Tour de France: people see it and want to change bikes.” The 37th America’s Cup is to be held in Barcelona in 2024 and the Náutico show management are already talking with the institutions involved in order to have related content at this year’s show. The management team expects the 37th AC to give a big boost to the maritime sector in general and also for their show. There are still two editions of Náutico prior to the 37th America’s Cup. The next one , to be held in October this year is expected to have 200 exhibitors and 700 boats. Approximately 200 of them will be in the water. This is the largest floating show in recent years. Once again, both national and international brands will be on show. They estimate that some 50,000 people will attend the event.

The 60th edition will expand by adding the Marina Port Vell to the traditional Moll de La Fusta and España. “We are adding new space with the aim of continuing to be the largest commercial showcase for the Spanish nautical industry, contributing to the growth of the sector,” said Conde. A new feature for the Náutico will be the Innovation Dock: a space located on the La Fusta dock that will serve to exhibit new innovative projects developed by 15 start-up

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SPANISH CITY TO CHARGE FOR EMERGENCY RESCUES AT SEA A Spanish city, San Sebastián, is planning to charge people post-rescue if they’re found to have been negligent or reckless. Cases may include reckless swimming – from drunken partygoers taking a dip in the dark to those who swim when the beach is closed. The city has been experiencing what Martín Ibabe, the city councillor responsible for citizen safety, calls “clear acts of irresponsibility”. These include a tourist left stranded by tides after he dozed off on a stone jetty and a drunken woman who scrambled down the rocks in an area known for its ferocious waves. A rescue in April 2022 racked up an estimated cost of €6,000 (£5,200) when two men – one Spanish, the other Brazilian – decided to swim after a night of partying. The paper reports they went into the frigid waters at Playa de La Concha, but the currents in the Bay of Biscay were strong, pulling them deeper into the 13C (55F) waters. A police officer spotted them struggling, and set in motion a rescue that brought more than 20 first responders to the scene. Every rescue also entails a personal risk for first responders and ties up valuable resources, leaving the city more vulnerable if there is another emergency at the same time. The legislation has proven complicated to draft,

says Ibabe. Some critics have voiced concerns that it could make people more hesitant to call for help, while others argue that it could unjustly penalise those who have an accident. But he’s determined to make it happen. Ibabe notes that rescues at sea often stem from calls by onlookers, and that the city would exercise caution in applying the law. “If there is the slightest doubt that it might have been an accident, we won’t charge people,” he says. He hopes to have the legislation in place by the end of the summer.

“The objective here is to prevent these types of incidents from happening. The confrontational nature of this law is aimed at making people think twice.” At least half a dozen Spanish regions have set out regulations that would allow them to recoup the cost of some rescues, but this rarely happens, owing to tussles between different levels of authorities over the wording of the legislation or worries over public perception.

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MB92 LA CIOTAT COMMITS TO 20 MORE YEARS IN THE DRY DOCK

• Major investments planned for the modernisation of infrastructures • Significant development forecast for employment and the local economy MB92 La Ciotat, France's leading superyacht refit shipyard, announced today that it has won the tender for the occupation of the 200-metre dry dock and related areas in the La Ciotat shipyard. MB92 has carried out 44 projects in the dry dock since 2017, confirming its ability to attract and develop the over 80 metre market. Ben Mennem, CEO of MB92 La Ciotat, commented: "We are delighted with this decision which will allow us to consolidate our position as France’s leading refitter and to undertake major investments to further develop our business, a development which will continue to integrate respect for people and the planet. The new 20-year occupancy agreement will allow MB92 to undertake numerous investments aimed at modernising the dry dock and nefs B and C. Investments of close to €2O million are planned during this period

and will largely be focused on infrastructure improvements, reducing environmental impact and ensuring the safety of workers on the site. By the end of this year, the company will have invested more than €60 million alongside La Ciotat Shipyards in their development since 2017, including €45 million from the MB92 Group for the 4300t shiplift which will be launched in September 2022. This new facility will be able to accommodate 6/7 yachts up to 115 metres in length and is an ideal complement to the existing infrastructure enabling the group to cover all segments of the superyacht market (yachts over 24 metres in length). Supporting Employment & Local Community "MB92 La Ciotat's workforce has been growing since 2017, a progression that is directly linked to the dry dock operation," explains JeanMarc Bolinger, CEO of the MB92 Group. "The continuity of its use and the launch of the 4300t lift in September will enable us to continue to develop activity on the site, both within MB92 and for subcontracting companies, the majority of which are local businesses."

About 70% of the turnover allocated to subcontractors each year concerns La Ciotat and South of France based companies, giving them welcome visibility. Consequently, the development of the shipyard will contribute to improving the skill-base of the region’s flourishing maritime industry. Pepe García-Aubert, MB92 Group Chairman, concludes: "MB92 La Ciotat is firmly rooted locally, with deep ties to the sea and a strong maritime heritage. Being able to offer career opportunities to young talent and working alongside local training organisations will help to strengthen this link with our traditions and encourage the professionalisation of our sector. The development of the site represents great prospects for all, bringing a lasting positive impact to the town and the region as a whole." ______________________________________ For further information about MB92 La Ciotat, please visit mb92.com (+34) 639 237 688

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SHIP TO SHORE – ATHENE HOPE MACRAE

How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points? I joined my fist boat in 2012. It was a real baptism of fire as I’d had no previous experience and was straight into cooking for a boss trip. I don’t know how I fudged my way through that one but Luckily the captain was brilliant and the owners were lovely, I couldn’t believe I was being paid to sail around Turkey. I was totally hooked from the start and I stayed on with them for a happy 4 years. I then moved on to bigger boats my favorite of which was Mari Cha 3. Sailing her across the Atlantic and up to the Norwegian fjords was absolutely magic. She’s a very special boat to sail and the Captain at the time loved to push us and taught me so much. It was a very happy time. The thing I always found difficult about yachting was the missing out on important gatherings back at home. Weddings, festivals, family holidays etc. That never got any easier.

How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land? It was quite a gradual process. I remember the excitement of returning to land becoming stronger than the excitement of leaving. I just started to become aware of those emotions. Like the ridiculous amount of pleasure I would get from unpacking my things and putting them in drawers knowing that they would be there for a while. I started really craving a base and stability, I wanted routine. To be the master of my own life and time. I became a lot better at saying no to jobs and found a sweet freelance gig on a race boat here in Palma that I still work on from time to time. What was the most difficult thing about the transition? Getting a handle on life admin after having zero responsibility for all those years. That’s something I still struggle with to be honest. I

always have this feeling that I’m going to be in trouble for not filling out some form. It’s stupid but it’s a real fear. Life onboard was so simple when I think about it now. What was the best thing about it? There have been so many wonderful moments since but probably the highlight was finding the beautiful house in the countryside where I live now and signing a 5 year contract. Nesting is my favorite thing to do and after 10 years of living a nomadic existence it, to put your own paintings on the walls and plant herbs in the garden, it felt so good. I have also coaxed my Mum and step Dad over here to live in Mallorca and my cousin is here too, having family close by is very special after all those years of being apart. Buying a piano was a great moment too, the most unpractical instrument if you travel, I missed playing a lot when I was on the boats. What do you miss most about yachting?

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I miss the ability to disconnect from the world when you’re at sea. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so at peace as when I was crossing the Atlantic. We didn’t have any wifi like a lot of boats so it was a total switch off. It was like everything was polarised, it’s hard to describe but I felt so completely present all the time. I was really disappointed when we saw Antigua on the horizon. I miss the banter and silliness too with the crew, the random chats on watches and the closeness you get from sharing such intense experiences together. What do you do now? I started my own sustainable swimwear company called La Bom Swim a few years ago. I was so frustrated with the bikinis on the market as they never stayed on in the surf. I knew a lot of women shared my frustration so I figured I could design something better. The product exists for active water women, to help enhance their adventures rather than hinder them. No body wants to be worrying about their bikini when they’re taking huge waves on the head. The brand is also trying to represent women in a more authentic way. I think a lot of us are fed up with the way the media portrays female athletes especially in the water sports domain. The guy will be photographed getting barrelled and the girl will be sitting pretty on the surf board in flat water. It’s pretty depressing when there are so many women pushing boundaries and doing extraordinary things in the world. Starting a business has been a crazy journey and with a lot of hustling and hard times but I’m happy with the product and they’re getting rave reviews from professional surfers and kite boarders so that feels really satisfying. I have recently found a workshop in Mallorca too so the product is now made locally from a recycled fabric called Econyl and is created from waste such as fishing nets, fabric scraps, carpet flooring and industrial plastic sourced from landfills and oceans across the globe. It was hugely important to create a sustainable business, especially after witnessing the plague of plastic on the Oceans first hand. Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based? Give it time and don’t beat yourself up if you jump back on a boat. I’ve heard it said that it takes 3 attempts to leave the industry. I think there’s probably some truth in that. It was definitely a long process for me and who knows, I might end up on a boat again some day. It’s a great plan B to have in the wings. Athene Hope Macrae | www.labomswim.com | Insta : @la.bom.swim

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IN THE GALLEY WITH KRISTA GRAHAM What are your 3 favourite cookbooks and why? I go in and out of what my fave’s are depending on what I’m doing at the time. Jerusalem / Yotam ottelenghi/ super versatile and great for veggie ideas. Chin Chin ‘feed me’ because I’m obsessed with Asian food & momofuku milk by Christina Tosi- because it’s super fun and appeals to my pastry roots and style. What three kitchen gadgets could you not live without? Pressure cooker, Paco jet & kitchen aid (with attachments) What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley? Ideally a rational & criovac machine What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients? Beef fillet; average sushi; most smoked salmon What would you say are some of the most underrated ingredients? Chickpea (so versatile) mushrooms & broccoli What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far? Name: Krista Graham Years’ experience as a chef: 20+ years Nationality: Australian What are you doing / where are you working right now? I’m currently doing a season on a private 35 meter San Lorenzo. We are bunkering in Montenegro right now, on our way to Croatia for 8 weeks with the boss on board.

This season it’s seafood all the way.. prepared simply lots of ceviche / whole baked sea bass and beef tartare has been requested quite a bit. If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why? Chef Jonathan Benno. He was the chef de cuisine at Per Se when I worked there. Such a sound guy, amazing palette, great mentor and chef! What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)? Fleetwood Mac or everything but the girl most mornings and then wherever the mood takes me.. bit of indie rock or some 90’s classics!

Who is your food hero (dead or alive) and why?

Best galley tip/hack?

Oh that’s not fair there’s so many! If I had to choose one, Thomas Keller.. refined modern french food at its finest. What 3 ingredients could you not live without?

Really getting into the pressure cooker, I find it’s a real time saver especially for crew meals and getting ahead for crossings and it keeps the galley a bit cooler than having stuff in the oven all the time.

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ever had to provision in? And what bit of advice can you give to figure out where to go? Galápagos Islands - just so limited. Not much advice obviously provisioning companies are needed in these situations but also ask the locals! Our ranger that we had on board for the duration was super helpful, we ended up having fishermen come to the boat for us. What is the hardest part of your job? Being away from family, especially on special occasions. What do you see as being the biggest challenge for chefs in the industry moving forward? I think finding the right fit, there are so many different times of yacht jobs and criteria and each is suited to some chefs more than others. I’d recommend connecting with a few reliable agents who take the time to help you find the ideal fit for you! What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos? Ohhh it’s a bit harsh! We are a real mixed bag you know? Don’t believe everything you hear, we aren’t all like that. In general I find most good chefs are generally equally as concerned about the dynamic on board as their food! What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

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It is what it is. What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook? Not too many bizarre requests, more odd habits like scrambled eggs for dinner and a few random things like that. Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of. A croquembouche! It’s quite a show stopper! When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good? Above all a good attitude, towards food and people, mostly people, other things can be taught. What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment? Menu plan properly, less waste, combine guest and crew menus wisely What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage? As above! If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be? Probably a PA or chef recruitment or something similar. I’m a people person!

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THE BIG CHILL… Orange, Mango & Cardamom Popsicles Dipped in White Chocolate Prep time: 15 minutes, plus freezing Ingredients (makes 10) Juice of 4 oranges 1tbsp icing sugar 1 ripe mango 4 cardamom pods 250g white chocolate Bring the orange juice, icing sugar and cardamom pods to the boil in a saucepan and reduce by half. Pass through a sieve

and leave to cool. Peel the mango and remove the flesh from the stone. Blend with the orange juice until smooth. Freeze in Popsicle moulds. After one hour add the sticks and freeze until solid or overnight. Place the white chocolate in a medium bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water; making sure the bottom of the pan does not touch the water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip the end of each popsicle in the white chocolate. Transfer immediately back to the freezer until ready to serve. Cucumber, Kiwi & Lime with Fresh Mint Prep time: 10 minutes, plus freezing Ingredients (makes 8)

I really love the summer, but as the days get longer with clear blue skies and long, hot, sticky nights, the intense heat can sometimes be a little too much to bear. At times like these we need to find some refreshing, delicious ways to us cool down and a frozen ice cream is very tempting and often hits the point. The truth is whether you’re 8 or 80, you’re always the perfect age to enjoy a lovely ice lolly but if you take just a little time to make them yourselves at home, they can also be a healthy, thirst-quenching snack. There are endless possibilities and you can pack them full of your favourite fruits, or make them creamier with the addition of coconut milk or low fat yoghurt. If you’re feeling a little bit devilish, why not pop some alcohol into them for an adults-only treat at the end of a hot summer’s day? Preparing these ice creams is the easiest thing in the world and all you’ll need is some Popsicle moulds, a few sticks, and a blender. You can be as creative as you want and try different flavour combinations and you can also freeze savoury favourites such as gazpacho! Try these three, simple recipes at home and then experiment for yourselves and chill!

1 cucumber, deseeded & diced Juice of 2 limes 3 kiwis, peeled & diced 6-8 mint leaves 250ml water Place the cucumber, kiwis, mint leaves, lime juice and water in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into sections of a lolly mould tray or into individual lolly moulds. Add the sticks or lids and freeze overnight until firm. Run the moulds under hot water to loosen the lollies, and then remove from the moulds. Serve immediately. Strawberry, Watermelon & Basil Popsicles Prep time: 15 minutes, plus freezing Ingredients (makes 12) 250g fresh strawberries 1tbsp icing sugar 250g watermelon, peeled & diced Juice of 1 lime 4 fresh basil leaves Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Freeze in Popsicle moulds. After one hour add the sticks and freeze until solid or overnight.

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DEBBIE LASH HEALTH COACH & YOGA TEACHER TALKS ABOUT GUT HEALTH & MAKING ONE GOOD DECISION food allergies, fungal infection on the skin and nails, yeast infections, oral thrush, mild depression, joint pain, lack of libido and many more. 3 COMMON CAUSES ANTIBIOTICS - are undoubtedly the most common cause and if you’re not vegetarian then you are consuming more antibiotics than you care to realise through eating meat, especially so in restaurants. HIGH SUGAR DIET - a modern western diet is sadly full of sugar and high fructose corn syrup and when you start really looking into it, sugar is hidden in lots of foods like processed meats, tortillas, pasta sauce, salad dressings and cereals, to name just a few.

School’s out for summer and while the lack of routine can be a welcome relief, it can present some obstacles. I’ve noticed recently that people struggle to make it to class during these holidays for a number of reasons; they either have guests, or it’s too hot, timings don’t work or they are busy getting ready to go on holiday and so on. So their fitness slips down the priority list and over time this can have an impact because you’re missing that much needed ‘you time’, where you shift your energy, enhance your mood, and release stress.

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GUT HEALTH IS THE KEY TO OVERALL HEALTH Gut health seems to be a buzz word these days but the truth of the matter is so many people are suffering from symptoms like chronic fatigue, recurring yeast infections, irritable bowel syndrome, itching and headaches without realizing that these symptoms all have the same cause – an opportunistic fungus named Candida albicans. You may or may not have heard of Candida? It’s common for western doctors to label it differently, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Instead of solving the root cause, they provide pharmaceutical solutions to mask the symptoms temporarily. If you have a Candida overgrowth, it is likely to have a significant impact on your wellbeing. I know this because I had it myself! It got to the point where it was limiting the quality of my life where I simply couldn’t continue living that way and had to do something about it before it manifested into a more serious disease. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTONS OF CANDIDA? Candida symptoms can include chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues like constipation, diarrhoea, gas and bloating, sinus infections,

LONG PERIODS OF STRESS – stress raises your blood sugar and weakens your immune system by being in a constant state of fight, undermining your natural defences against a Candida overgrowth. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? Changing your diet to low-sugar, antiinflammatory diet combined with pre and probiotics will create long-term relief. I can assure you that you don’t have to put up with symptoms because they are curable but you need to be ready to commit. I can support you with my 3-6 month programme. Please feel free to have a complimentary health consultation. Connect with me via my social media handles. Website: www.debbielash.com Instagram: @debbielashyoga FB: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.lash.9 You might be curious now about what foods you should be eating: low-sugar, gluten-free, anti-inflammatory foods that can rebalance your gut and prevent those symptoms. I always recommend quinoa to my clients because its versatile and easy to cook with, plus has so many benefits: - Good source of protein - Lower in carbs - Rich in minerals - Packed with fibre - Energy-booster - Helps in growth and repair - Magnesium-booster - Gluten-free Pronounced ‘keen-wah’, quinoa is an ancient superfood that is often referred to as a grain but is officially a seed, It belongs to a group of pseudo-cereals, which means it’s neither a cereal nor a grain. Quinoa can be cooked in the same way as rice, except with slightly less water and has a delicious nutty flavor. Its nutritional benefits make it an excellent alternative to common grains such as wheat and rice, and it can cater to any dietary requirements or tastes.

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1 spring onion 1 teaspoons of 5 spices ½ teaspoon pepper 1 – 2 tablespoons of soya sauce (depending on taste) 2 tablespoons of sesame seed oil 250 grams of shitake mushrooms, sliced (optional) 1 bag of chopped kale or 3 branches finely chopped 1cup of quinoa 1.25 cups of water

This is one of my family’s favourite quinoa recipe’s, it’s quick and easy, vegan and super healthy. Use it as a base for a Buddha bowl or as stand alone dish that you can add a protein to. It tastes delicious warm or serve it cold within a salad. If you have Candida, don’t add mushrooms as they are a fungi. EASY PEASY QUINOA WITH KALE & MUSHROOMS Ingredients 3 cloves of garlic 1 small onion

Instructions 1. Pre-Cook Quinoa. Rinse and drain quinoa well before cooking. Add 1.25 cups of cold water to 1 cup of quinoa with a pinch of salt. Bring to boil over high heat with a lid, then simmer for 10 mins or until all water has evaporated. With a spoon, dig down to the bottom of the pot and check to see if the water has evaporated. If not, cook for a few more minutes. Turn off heat and place a piece of kitchen towel over the top of the pot and put the lid back on, this will absorb any remaining moisture and making it light and fluffy - leave it while you go on to make the rest of the dish. 2. Wipe down mushrooms with a piece of kitchen roll, then slice. Wash and finely chop kale (removing stem). 3. Sauté mushrooms in 2tbsp of sesame seed (or your favourite clean oil) for 3 minutes over medium heat then add chopped kale, sprinkle in pepper and Chinese 5 spice and then sauté for another 2-3 minutes

4. Add the pre-cooked quinoa adding 1-2 tbsp of soya sauce, continue to heat for a few minutes. 5. Top with green onions & serve. Enjoy! In summary the goal is to make small positive, healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle so that you can feel good again, it takes one good decision to make a change. Namaste Photo: Joe Curtin Photography

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A JUICE DETOX WITH ZIVA TO GO

and ways to enhance your detox, and how to break the fast post-detox. If you wanted to go all-in, for example, your program might involve additional supplements, powders and teas, massages, colonics, steam baths, yoga, meditation, dry body brushing and tongue scraping, alongside your daily juices. What am I Drinking?

If you’ve been on the island for any stretch of time and have an affinity for health and wellness, you’ve surely come across Ziva and their tasty, plant-based vegan fare. Now, in time for summer, Ziva also offers cold-pressed green juice detox programs, of 3, 5 or 7 days. At Nourish we trialled a 5-day cleanse recently and had great results. What’s Involved in the Program? Ziva arms you with their detox manual which gives you plenty of information about the why’s and how’s of detoxing and outlines the full program. It describes the 1-2 week ‘Precleansing program’, what healing symptoms to expect, an array of complementary therapies

Each day you consume four 500ml coldpressed, organic, green juices comprised of greens, cucumber, celery, lemon and Ziva’s special detox powder made of superfoods. This is a cleanse for the purists - no fruit to be seen! Although fruit has many vitamins and minerals and is very rich in fibre, it is also filled with sugar. You can get the same nutritional benefits from just vegetables.

losing muscle due to the lack of protein, but I maintained my resistance training throughout the cleanse which seemed to have negated this. It’s worth noting that Ziva’s most popular cleanse is the 7-day, and one can expect even better results by sticking it out those extra couple of days.

For a little warmth, you may also sip on yerba mate till your heart's content (and a great way to curb the coffee withdrawals!).

If you’re new to juicing I highly recommend dipping your toe in the water with Ziva’s 1 or 3-day programs, and for the more advanced juicers, take out all the juice prep and planning woes by letting Ziva stock you up for a 7-day cleanse. Booking is simple, just head to the Ziva website www.zivatogo.com and click on the Juice Detox link.

The Results I finished the 5-days without too much difficulty, and felt fantastic. My head was clear, my skin was brighter, and I felt lighter both physically and mentally. Detoxing isn’t about weight loss, but it can be a natural byproduct of a cleanse. I have nifty scales that measure all sorts so although I’d shifted around 3.5 kilos, more interestingly my metabolic age had decreased, and my muscle mass hadn’t gone down much at all. I was a bit worried about

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SLIPPED OR HERNIATED DISC 3 vertebrae have good intervertebral disc spacing however the lower show signs of discal narrowing. Intervertebral disc narrowing can arise from many reasons though the most common are overloading due to heavy physical repetition from sport or occupation, being overweight, repetitive compression through the spine such as horse riding or long distance running and direct trauma such as a fall or road traffic accident. Disc problems in the cervical spine frequently occur following a whip lash injury to the neck as in a car crash or a direct blow to the head ..for example .. a dive into the shallow end of a swimming pool! The term “slipped disc” is somewhat misleading, implying that the disc has altered its position when what is actually happening is that the Nucleus has sustained enough force to cause it to bulge and even herniate through the Annulus which then puts pressure on the nerve root where it is exiting the spine.

We have 23 vertebrae in our spines and 23 intervertebral discs (though some people can have 24) The intervertebral discs are spacers between each vertebra which not only act as a fulcrum for movement between the vertebrae above and below but they also absorb compression through our spine. The discs are made up of the Annulus Fibrosus and the Nucleus Pulposus. The Annulus is the outer casing of the disc. It is made of interwoven collagen fibres which give structure and support to the disc. It also gives attachment of the disc to the vertebrae above and below. The Nucleus Pulposus has a jelly like centre to the disc acting as a soft pivot point of movement between the vertebrae. Also made from collagen it is also has a water content of 90 percent in childhood, sadly decreasing as we get older to under 60 percent and less if the spine has sustained any previous trauma. A simple X ray (Radiograph) can show diminished space between the vertebrae due to this loss of liquid content within the disc. This image above shows the 5 intervertabral disc spaces of the lumbar spine. The top

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Signs of a slipped disc in the neck will include pain, loss of range of movement in the neck and if the nerve root has been compromised, then there will be some neurological symptoms which may manefest as referred pain or numbness in the upper arm or tingling and/or numbness in the fingers. The most common episode from a slipped disc in the lower back is the notorious Sciatica which can cause a pain in the buttocks, particularly when siting or driving and is generally eased when walking. These symtoms derive from Lumbar and Sacral nerve origins L4/5 and L5/S1. Pain can travel down the back of the thigh, lower leg and into the foot causing weakness in the hip extensor muscles, such as climbing stairs. It is important to note that sciatic nerve disc impimgement can occur showing only leg symptoms not necessarily with any associated back pain. When we are upright the weight of our body under gravity is absorbed not only from our spine but also through our hips knees and ankles. When in sitting the weight is absorbed only in our lower spine through the pelvis which is why sitting and driving cause the Friendly dynamic team Great with kids and nervous patients Same day emergency appointments Cosmetic treatments including whitening Hygenist Dental Implants

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greatest pressure through the lower discs. A little higher up the lumbar spine is where the Femoral nerve exits to supply the legs with muscle and sensory innervation. The same rules apply as with the Sciatic nerve disc herniations although the pain distribution is different. Nerve roots for the Femoral nerve exit from L2/3 and L 3/4 and supply the front of the hip and upper thigh muscles and so there would be sensory issues down the front of the thigh and in a more extreme discal herniation there may be a reduced reflex and muscle strength in the quadraceps muscles. It is not possible to palpate the discs as they are surrounded by bone protecting the spinal cord and X Ray only shows the disc spacing so accurate diagnosis as to severity and direction of the disc bulge or herniation is done with Magnetic Resonance Imaging which is non invasive imaging technology that can provide 3 dimensional pictures of the discs, providing your Orthopaedist and Physiotherapist a much clearer view of how to treat your symptoms. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans MCSP SRP COFIB Col 220 The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 (+34) 971 405 769

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TP52, TP72, J-CLASS AND OFFSHORE RACING MEDICAL KITS When is comes to racing, there are some very serious and focused programs and race outfits. The TP52 & 72’s for example represent highend competition attracting professional sailors intermixed with Olympic champions. The same is for the America Cup and associated World Cup series, AC75 testing and competition which shines a spotlight on just how high-speed and High-Tec these yachts are with the programs attracting serious corporate sponsorship and enormous sums being invested into design and development. The grand J-class yachts with four yachts representing almost half the fleet were recently competing at the Palma Superyacht Cup. Its close quarters, white knuckle racing with fine lines at race starts and tacking and jibing on course marks. Many will recall the J-class crash a couple years ago in St Barts between Svea and Topaz. There are numerous examples of how dangerous it can get on deck when yachts are in full race mode or even when training. With massively heavy loads on lines and winches as more advanced designs are developed seeking to eek out more speed and that minuscule advantage to give the yachts the upper hand. Injuries can occur from equipment failures, human error and just plain old bad luck. This also applies to racer/cruiser yachts which have a combined program of cruising and participating in race competitions. To be prepared for injuries, a medical kit should be spec’d out to manage accidents in particular trauma. Such injuries can range from head trauma, to fingers/hands in winches – amputations, limb fractures and breaks & deep wounds, cuts and burns. Specialised items dressings include:

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Splints Kendrick traction splint – to put a leg break in traction Sam splints – malleable flexible splints for temporary splinting

Inflatable or vacuum splints – providing more rigid splint support

Pelvic binder – to secure and provide support for a pelvic injury

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Cat C tourniquet – to manage life-threatening blood loss from amputations or near amputations. Celox – a haemostatic blood clot agent in powder and dressing forms to help stem blood flow beyond standard first aid response of putting pressure on a would and dressings.

Neck collar – semi-adjustable to secure neck and head injuries

Oxygen kits – in particular of importance with an unconscious person and serious injury Defibrillator These items are in addition to a standard medical kit that includes pain, allergy, suturing & stitching, and infection management. The objective in all cases is to achieve initial patient stabilisation. Being prepared for early and rapid intervention can make the difference in saving a limb or preventing a long-term paralysis and saving a life. Regular Medical Training and drills goes hand in hand with understanding and being well practiced with all equipment. An example, of well-designed specialised medical kit is the MSOS Race Team Kit. The kit is split up into a Race Team and Chase Boat cases. When the yacht is cruising in between races, both cases stay onboard. In race mode the larger Chase boat case going into the chase bot with a floating stretcher. Additionally, a comprehensive first aid response is provided with a case for Shore side and portable container workshops. ______________________________________

Floating stretcher – to assist with in-water injuries with potential neck or back injuries KED Extrication Device – to secure and stabilise a head and neck injury

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FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WITH BT23 FITNESS

Welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness, in this months issue we will be doing a HIIT session, (High Intensity Interval Training) using nothing but our own bodyweight. Self doubt is the number one enemy to progress. By doubting your ability to do something you have already fallen at the first hurdle laid out in front of you. Progress only comes once we step out of our comfort zone and allow ourselves to grow. You are never in a better position than you are now to work on your-selves and focus on things we may have doubted doing before. Of course anytime you start something new there will always be an element of doubt, we can never predict the outcome, however lack of trying will always lead to regret. Best to try and fail than to have never tried at all. In summery: - 5 exercises - 4 rounds - 45 secs exercise, 10 sec recovery (max) between exercises - 1 min (max) rest between rounds ______________________________________ For more info on BT23 Fitness, follow on Instagram or go to: https://bt23fitness.wordpress.com

Press Up: Starting in a plank, hands directly below the shoulders, engage the core as you start to bend the elbows, keeping the chest level with the hips, once your chest is just off of the floor drive through the palms back up into the starting plank position.

Bicycles: Laying on our back raise the legs and shoulders just off of the ground rotate one shoulder around to meet the opposite knee in the middle while keeping the other leg extended straight out and just off of the floor. From this position reverse the movement and extend the bent knee out and bend the extended knee whilst rotating the shoulders around the other way.

High Knees: Running on the spot bring the knees as high as possible keep the core engaged and use the hands to help with the momentum of the movement.

Squat jump: From a standing position engage the core, push the hips back and keeping the weight in the heels drop down into a seated position, once held drive the force through the heels jump up into the air and as you land control yourself back into that squatted position.

Regression: Rolling press up, using the same form as the press up ex-cept we are balanced on our knees crossed legs at the back and roll through the knees on the way down and back up, see image for reference.

Walk Outs: From a standing position we bring our hands to the ground and walk out into a plank position, hold for a second and the reverse the movement back into a standing position, make sure you are stood back upright before going into the next rep.

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THE MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) digital selective calling or a radio beacon, in which case they are obliged to have MMSI.

The Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI is the 9 digit number that identifies each ship's station for safety and radiocommunications purposes, and which must be programmed in the automatic digital selective call (DSC) radiocommunications equipment of ships (VHF, MF and HF) and in the Cospas-Sarsat system satellite radio beacons. The MMSI acts in the same way as a telephone number allowing radio operator to make automatic calls through VHF DSC radio and is the identity that is automatically transmitted within DSC calls. The MMSI belongs to the vessel. These MMSI numbers are issued by the appropriate authorities in the country of registration of the vessel and can be referenced back to a database of information about the vessel and its owners and so forth. In Spain the MMSI must be requested from the corresponding Maritime Authority (Capitanía Marítima) in the case of vessels smaller than 24 metres, and from the Radiocommunications Area of the Directorate General of the Merchant Marine (Dirección General de la Marina Mercante) in the case of vessels equal to or larger than 24 metres. Also CRSs (Coast Radio Stations) have their own MMSI because they have their own VHF DSC radio and could be called by any vessels VHF DSC radio. The Directorate General of the Merchant Navy also assigns these MMSI to stations located on land (coastal stations, rescue centres, pilot stations, etc.), as well as to navigational aids with automatic identification systems (AIS). Following Chapter IV about Radio communications of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, the Spanish legislation has incorporated such provisions under Article 19 of the ITU Radio Regulations, Recommendation ITU-R M-585-6, (Reglamento de Radiocomunicaciones de la

UIT.Recomendación UIT-R M-585) and also in article 5 of the Royal Decree 1185/2006 of 16 October 2006, approving the regulation governing maritime radio communications on board Spanish civilian vessels (Real Decreto 1185/2006, de 16 de octubre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento por el que se regulan las radiocomunicaciones marítimas a bordo de los buques civiles españoles). The main purpose is to establish the regulation of maritime radiocommunications and radio installations on board Spanish vessels for broadcasting the maritime mobile service regulated in the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunications Union, from the perspective of the protection of maritime safety. Besides that, Spanish ships that have any radio communications transmitting equipment for maritime use, whether of compulsory use or voluntary installation, must compulsorily have a ship's station license (licencia de estación de barco, LEB) issued by the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy. This license must be located in an easily visible place on the ship's radio station for which it was issued and it covers and authorizes, exclusively, the equipment, frequencies or channels indicated therein. Recreational craft navigating in zones 4 to 7 are excluded from this obligation, unless they voluntarily install fixed equipment with

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For ship stations the first three digits are known as the MID (Maritime Identification Digit) number and indicate nationality, e.g. MIDs allocated to Spain are 224 and 225, to the United Kingdom are 232,233,234 and 235. The last six digits uniquely identify the individual vessel. The first digit of an MMSI depends on the kind of station to which it is assigned. So, MMSIs starting with any number between 2 to 7 refer to ship stations. The initial digit of a ship station determines the vessel's area of origin: 2 for Europe, 3 for North America, Central America and Caribbean, 4 for Asia, 5 for Oceania, 6 for Africa and 7 for South America. The next 2 digits make each MMSI countryspecific. This is how the vessel's flag can be identified. In general, an additional MID is assigned to a country in cases where the MMSIs produced using the existing MID(s) is more than 80% exhausted and the rate of assignments is such that 90% exhaustion is foreseen. This is why countries with extensive maritime activity have multiple MIDs assigned to them. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 413 201 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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Marieke Tollenaere (Rikki):

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Sea themed fine art and abstract paintings

A whole lot more than a bakery

Some time ago I posted on my Facebook looking for interesting artists and crafts people I should talk to for this column. Several people mentioned Rikki. Marieke Tollenaere, known as Rikki, is a Belgian artist based in Mallorca. In her own words, she “combines her passion for the sea and nature in a collection of sea themed fine art and abstract paintings”.

If you frequent Palma´s brunch scene, you have probably noticed something that many cool cafés in town have in common: bread from UCO! It comes plain, or in some interesting ingredient combinations such as “carob and nuts” or “raw cocoa and cranberries”, but it is always sourdough (“masa madre”) and delicious. Intrigued, I decided to go in search of the actual bakery.

Rikki studied art at school since she was 14. The sea has always been an inspiration for her art. Both of her grandmothers lived by the sea and she spent a lot of time there, often going for long walks with them. She later studied restoration, specialized in wood and marble painting, and made a career out of it.

Once there, I was even more pleasantly surprised! The space is, in fact, nothing like a typical bakery. It´s large, airy and painted in inviting shades of white and yellow. There is even an olive tree! The bakery is run by Gus and Kate, a cool couple from Brazil and Barcelona respectively. The two former lawyers decided to abandon their corporate careers and do something a lot more meaningful to them. Gus started baking “one bread at the time” and personally delivered it to his clients in Argentina, where they lived at the time. He was super excited when he could upgrade his operation to baking five breads at the time! Today, in Palma, they offer a good selection of bread, with some staple flavours and others changing weekly or monthly. Of the ones I tried, I really liked their bread with figs and toasted Mallorcan almonds, but I was also intrigued by the one with curcuma, raisins and sesame.

Then an opportunity came to sail across The Atlatic with a friend who previously taught her sailing and she jumped at the chance! On the way she discovered the whole yachting world and thought to herself that this was the way to make her dream of travelling the world sailing come true. She abandoned her earlier profession and became a "yachtie" - a stewardess at first and then a chef. She kept her creative juices flowing by varnishing whatever needed to be varnished on the boats she was on and by seeing foods she was preparing like "a bit of this colour, a bit of that colour, a few of those shapes etc." just like a piece of art. By now Rikki crossed The Atlantic so many times that, when someone asks her to go again, she protests: "Do I have to?" But I still hear excitement in her voice when she tells me of her upcoming trip! I have no experience, but I imagine that, once this life at sea captivates your soul, it never quite leaves you. These days Rikki paints full time and lives in Puigpunyent, where you can visit her studio by appointment and commission her work. Her paintings are also available in Rhythm of Blue gallery in Antigua, if you are reading this in that part of the world. Rikki offers individual and group art classes and is currently looking into making prints of her work available for sale, so watch this space… Instagram: @arikki_artist www.arikki.com (+34) 646 175 014

The reason why UCO is in this column, rather than the foodie one, is that it is so much more than a bakery. They offer locally made craft chocolate, locally produced kombucha and many other delicacies, but they also sell handmade ceramics and paintings by local artists. Gus and Kate are really immersed in our local community. They are often organising art exhibitions and other events. Their first birthday party was one of the coolest events I have been to this year, where literally hundreds of people came by to celebrate their success so far and wishing them well for the future… If you haven’t come across UCO yet, I urge you to head there and I promise that you will love their bread, their art and the way they are as much as I do! Address: C/ de Berenguer de S. Joan 1 Instagram: @ucobakery (+34) 636 038 287

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Cristal de Coco: Jewellery inspired by mother earth and our precious Balearic Islands Last month I interviewed the artist Pablo Bracaccini and I was intrigued by a pendant he was wearing. He told me that it was made by his girlfriend Karina. I looked at her Instagram and was instantly drawn to the colours and the style of jewellery she was making. Karina is a trained Intensive Care nurse from Malaga, living in Mallorca for the past six years. She has been creative since she was little, but it was a small accident and a subsequent two months of sick leave (without use of one hand) that made her look into jewellery making. She started reading and watching videos on this subject and began making her first pieces out of epoxy resin. Karina has always been impressed with the nature that surrounds us and so it came naturally to her to start making pendants with stones, flowers and so on, immersed – or as she likes to say “conserved” - in resin. She saw it as one way of connecting with our ancestors. I particularly like her collection involving tiny stones which can be matched nicely with most outfits. Karina´s packaging is also worth mentioning. She buys the pre-cut carton, puts it together herself, ties it with a string and then adds a personal touch to each order: a piece of dry plant, a dry flower, or a small drawing. Everything this young lady creates is cute and stylish, just like she is herself. Her jewellery nicely reflects her own personal style, which is relaxed and quite hippie. When I ask Karina about her plans for the future, she tells me that she is looking into making her next collections with silver as well as gold plated pieces. Another goal is to open a joint space with her partner where they would both sell their art and connect with their customers more personally. For now, Karina is selling online; she is very active on social networks and most of her customers come through word of mouth. I suggest you check her pieces on Instagram and I am pretty sure you will find something you like. Instagram: @cristaldecoco (+34) 661 166 587

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BUT I’M NOT A CYCLIST… BY DOMINIC BOND ... Continued from previous edition

beard and approach – he looked like an artist but looked at my bike and just said this is bad… He said there are two choices, one the Orbea shop, which was closed, and another a second hand bike shop that had no interest or idea in how to help.

Day 16– August 8th 5.45am, Yli-li, Finland Up pretty early, as it was light and I had a checkpoint to get to and potentially only a few days of riding left. The morning was stunning but I was a little short on provisions and with it being Sunday morning the first village I arrived at was all closed. This was a little bad planning on my part, but what could I do, I pushed on. It was a pleasant day but a little windier than it had been with some gentle hills to climb. By about 11am I was running low on everything. I had to stop at a house and ask for some water, that a lovely lady was kind enough to give me, but by midday I was out of food and still no town in site. Just before 1pm I came across a camp site of sorts, and an interesting looking gentleman, a bit like doc from back to the future, was standing on the porch. On seeing me he said Nordkapp race, come in come in… Is this a campsite I said, can I get some food.. yes yes he said and the next thing I am in his house eating cakes and drinking coke like it’s just been invented – his hospitality was amazing, until he started writing what I realized was the bill – all good I said but I only have a credit card… he was most upset and it was time I left. I washed up my plate, only to realise that the sink was not plumbed, and he rushed in as the water poured onto the floor. I still managed to persuade him to have a quick picture even though he didn’t look too happy. I rode on, and with Rovaniemi approaching I was feeling strong again, this was checkpoint 4 and the last real town before the top. I wasn’t sure whether I should stop here and get my bike looked at or chance it and push on to the end. Well about 10ks later, and just 4ks from the checkpoint, I changed down a gear to head up a small climb and me rear derailer fell off my bike. I stopped, took a cable tie from my bag (thanks Tony) I cable tied it to the bike, changed my shoes to trainers and started walking.. – 300m later I was at a shop, I bought some provisions and walked on the 4k to checkpoint 4 – at Sant Clause Village in the Arctic Circle – I got my stamp and was super glad for that. I

#me and the doc

#pretty messed up, and a little greasy… sorry Tony I got it dirty again

then decided I would stay the night there and the next morning I would head into town to fix my bike. I was super calm, no emotion except amazement that it happened in the perfect place – it could have happened anywhere, but it happened walking distance from a town and this checkpoint. I had a lovely sauna, I didn’t manage to see Santa, but I did manage to wash all my kit and get a good nights sleep. Stats – 192.17km, 400m of elevation – riding time 10h,5m (strava failure) Day 17 – August 9th 8am Santa Claus Village, Finland With the bike shops not opening until 9am I was up at 8, had a lovely breakfast but was keen to get moving. I had emailed the organisers the night before to check the rules and I could take transport backwards, so me and my bike took a cab the 5ks back to town and went in search of a bike shop. The first shop was owned by this lively French style chap, with a cool hat,

You see I had broken my rear hanger, which is a very individual piece of metal that fits your frame perfectly and connects the derailer to the bike. There are hundreds of types, some riders carry them, and this was mentioned to me at one point, but I thought I wouldn’t know how to change it even if I needed to… That being said at about €10 and being of minimal weight I’d advise anyone doing such a ride to carry one. Even if you don’t end up changing it yourself the bike shop can. So I went back to my French looking friend and said anywhere else you can think of – hold on a minute he says – go and see the SportsManiac.. sounded interesting I thought, but what choices do I have. I walked the 800m to his shop, it was closed but he was inside working. I tapped on the window and he came out – looked at me, the bike, and said hold on – he went back inside, came back with a coke and said here – have a seat, I’ll be with you in 5 minutes… Another Guardian Angel it would turn out.. He finished with his customer and came out, picking up my bike and carrying it inside – the French guy had phoned ahead and I was expected. Lassi Ikonen was like a surgeon pouring over my bike. Ok he said I will make some calls I should have a new hanger here within 48 hours, go and find a place to stay and I’ll message you with updates. So that was that, but as I was leaving, I said oh and the front wheel is making a strange noise when I apply pressure – this intrigued him and on inspection he found I had cracked the hub… so he sold me a new front wheel, well a second-hand Dura Ace from an ex pro and was then busy ordering a me a couple of new hangers (they were €10 each). He tried some pals but nobody had one – so they had to be flown in. I explored town, had a sports massage, and looked at the shops. It was a bit sad like they were waiting for snow and the tourists to return. but the people were nice and my hostel

#the elf like gnome at Santas Villege

#my new digs – I meditated in this gorgeous hanging chair hoping my part would arrive soon.

was more like a hotel. I wondered what I should do, hire a mountain bike maybe, but I decided rest was best, reading, eating, and sleeping. Stats – 0km, 0m of elevation – riding time 0h,0m (Waiting on parts) Day 18 – August 10th 8am, Hostel Café Koti, Rovaniemi, Finland Day 2 in Rovaniemi, and like exam results we were waiting on the postman.. Lassi had told the local delivery driver, and all were waiting for the package. Lassi was closed on Tuesdays, but he was in work ready and waiting, but nothing came, another delivery arrived, but not my part, so It would hopefully be tomorrow. I had checked out of the hostel and booked accommodation 180k north in hope, so I checked back into the hostel and pushed the northern accommodation on a day. Time to settle in and make the most of the rest. I lightened my load some more, throwing away clothes I didn’t think I’d need know. All my kit was washed and primed and I was ready to go. I explored a little more, but this was a tiny town and I needed to get back on my bike and get this thing done. Stats – 0km, 0m of elevation – riding time 0h,0m (Waiting on parts) ... Continued in the next edition __________________________________________________________ Dominic Bond dominic.bond@omniaccess.com Next Ride – Trans America – June 5th https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dominic-bond2

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THE BOOK CORNER Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout Elizabeth Strout is a no. 1 New York Times bestselling author and a winner of the Pulitzer price. New York Times Book Review stated that Strout “illuminates both what people understand about others and what they understand about themselves”. Zadie Smith said: “Strout made me love this strange woman I´ve never met!” Oh William! explores “the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep” through Lucy Barton, a writer, and her husband William who “has always been a hard man to read”. It is a great summer read, but it also makes you think long after you have turned the last page…

Green Mallorca by Patricia Parinejad The first of the two coffee table books we will talk about this month is Green Mallorca, a collection of beautiful photos, with some serious message behind it. It tells “green stories” about people and businesses all over this beautiful island we call home – from farm houses and retreats to restaurants and conceprr stores, and a lot more. The author hopes to “inspire you to minimize your carbon footprint and support a sustainable and Green Mallorca for the generations to come”.

Andreu Genestra: Mediterranean

Marina Alonso de Caso at her bookstore “Books are plants. They come from plants”

A column sponsored by Marina Alonso de Caso of La Salina Bookstore

Andreu Genestra was born in Inca in 1983. He has been sneaking into his grandparents´ house ever since he was little to get involved into casserole making. He started working in a restaurant aged 17 and now runs his own restaurant where he mixes the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with the most elaborate techniques in the industry. Mediterranean is “a perfect dialogue between product, territory, taste and technique” according to Ferran Adria of elBulli. Flicking through it, I felt that I was seeing Mallorquin cuisine with a fresh pair of eyes, that I finally understood the context, the history behind it.

About Marina and La Salina Marina is Mallorquina, form Palma. She studied at studied at the Frenchschool in Palma and trained as a sociologist, specialising in cultural sociology, with a Master in Comparative Literature from Sorbonne. Fluent in Malloquin, Spanish, French, English and German, she has always loved reading. She left Mallorca at the age of 17, and lived in places like Mexico and Berlin. Before returning to Mallorca five years ago, She she worked at Gallimard, the famous French publisher, and may of the books she sells today come from there… La Salina is an oasis of calm in the bustling Santa Catalina neighbourhood in Palma. Marina wanted it to be a Mediterranean bookstore, with books from different countries. So, she

stocks books in French, Spanish, Catalan, Italina… There are also some German books / a nod to her partly German heritage. When choosing the name of the store, she knew that it had to have something to do with the sea, as its design was also mediteranes , with a lot of wood and plants. La Salina was this image, a metaphore that came to her mind. Just like la salina (a mountain of salt) is created of grains of salt, a bookstore is created with tiny – books! There is this constant movement too… just as the wind blows the grains of salt and la salina is never the same shape, the same happens with the bookstore, with books constantly coming in and out… La salina is never the same and neither is the bookstore… An additional inspiration came from Pedro Salinas´s quote:

“Para vivir no quiero islas, palacios, torres… Que allegria tan alta vivir en los pronombres” Marina also runs a monthly book club and this column is intended to give you several recommendations each month. ______________________________________ La Salina Bookstore C/ Bayarte 21 Palma Instagram: @lasalinapalma www.lasalinapalma.com Text: Mia Naprta mia.naprta@gmail.com Instagram: @mianaprta Photos: Private archives

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JON ANDER ARAMBALZA - THE ADVENTURE RACER

Born in Bilbao, Jon Ander Arambalza is a proud Basque Boy. He moved to Mallorca in 2004, met Amaia and never looked back! I met him a few years ago and every time we hook up, I am more amazed with his accounts of his Adventure Racing. Jon Ander is an incredibly modest person and as a World Champion of his sport, is very relaxed and inwardly confident in his physical & mental abilities. I met up with him at Palma Tennis, where he trains, to dig a bit deeper into his past and this multi day racing thing… Adventure Racing is a multi-day, multi discipline team sport. Deemed to be one of the toughest sports in the world, it is the ultimate endurance sport. Teams of four work together over multiple days, navigating, trekking, paddling and biking hundreds of kilometres nonstop. The team is constantly confronting challenges and must work efficiently as a team to cross the finish line together. All races seem to be very different, from the durations & terrain to the weather conditions. As mentioned, the general principle is, that it combines mountain biking, trail running, kayaking / packrafting. The route is unmarked & in the wilderness, with only a map & compass to help navigation. You receive the stage check point positions just before the start of the race and you have to plan / navigate your route (GPS & computers are not allowed). He is part of a team of 4 people (with one female). You are completely self sufficient with regards to food & water. It takes between 4 & 9 days to complete and you have a panic button that you can pull in emergencies.

Jon Ander has always been into his sport, his parents Jon and Rosa, are lovers of mountaineering and cross-country skiing and were the ones who encouraged him to practice all kinds of sports with the aim of burning off some of his incombustible energy. At a young age, he enjoyed cross-country skiing, soccer and judo, but quickly discovered that judo and the mountains were his thing. Prior to University he began to study as a mountain guide and he discovered the sport of RAID AVENTURA. The Benasque Mountain School, was his first great adventure (at 18 years old), there he learned the challenges & dangers of the mountain - through experienced mountaineers and climbers. He didn’t hang about - Immediately after completing his training, he created his first team to compete in an Adventure Race. Early on, despite things not being easy, they were enjoyable… travelling and competing in as many of the races in the Spanish league that they could. After becoming multiple Spanish and Iberian champions, they made the leap into international expedition races. Same rules and philosophy apply, but a massive step up in the level of endurance (4 to 9 days non stop). Jon Ander’s team competed in their first world cup in 2008, after 5 days of racing they finished in 5th place. At that point there was a realisation that winning was a real possibility. They managed 2nd place in the Patagonian expedition race 2009, one of the wildest and toughest races on the World Calendar. Then

1st place in Costa Rica Adventure Race, their first victory in a World Cup. To date, there have been 12 World Cups, 1 ORC Adventure Race World Cup 2016 (Canada) and 4 top world rankings, among many other international podiums. You can see more details of the team and videos on www.teamvidaraid.com Chatting to Jon Ander, you realise that AR more than a sport, it is a way of life. He talks of his memories of the first international victory in Costa Rica and stories of success & challenges scattered across exotic and remote countries, such as: Patagonia, Tasmania, Reunion Island, New Zealand, Mongolia, Canada, many states of the USA, Brazil , Australia, Alaska, Panama, China, Paraguay... You need to have an adventurous survivor mentality and face life with the energy and enthusiasm that this sport demands. It is an adventure race, where knowing how to suffer and survive as a team is essential to finish the race. Adapting to each climate and situation is something that the athlete must possess in order to "survive". Jon Ander recounts different good and bad moments that he has lived through with his team: from a fall and the rescue of a colleague in a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, an extreme dehydration of a colleague in the desert of Mongolia, a blood infection in Pantanal (Brazil) where they endured 2 days without food in an area with water up to our knees. Or having to sleep in the kayaks with the crocodiles in the marshes of Costa Rica. His most recent race was in May 2022 in Oregon,

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it was the last race and possibly the “hardest race of my life!” Heavy snowfall out of season extended all the organisation’s estimated times and forced them to bring all kinds of technical equipment such as snowshoes, crampons and ice axes. In this type of race, having the necessary clothing and technical material is mandatory if you want to survive, but this time constantly fighting against the snow and wind was a real challenge. The heavy snowfalls and low temperatures of the first couple of days (between 5ºC & -10ºC) left them with a complicated circuit completely covered by powder snow, slowing down their progression and therefore needing to ration the food prepared for the 3 days of competition (when it needed up taking 5 days). The constant snow and low temperatures resulted in frostbite on our feet as they passed through the mountains and freezing. Despite the bad weather and suffering, they crossed the finishing line victorious with a total time of 121 hours… Each race has a totally different distance and stages, adapting to the terrain and climate of each country. Below is the Stages and Disciplines of last Race in Oregon Total Distance 600km aprox. Stage 1 Run 30km Stage 2 Mountain Bike 73km Stage 3 Packraft 41 km Stage 4 Mountain Bike 42 km Stage 5 Trek/climb/orienteer16 km. Stage 6 Mountain Bike 43 km Stage 7 Trek/Mountaineering/packraft 32 km Stage 8 Mountain Bike 19 km Stage 9 Run/Trek 32 km Stage 10 Mountain Bike 56 km

Stage 11 Trek/ropes/orienteer 8 km Stage 12 Mountain Bike 32 km Stage 13 : Trek 34 km Stage 14 Packraft/Trek 33 km What are the challenges of training for so many disciplines? “It is difficult to manage the training time for so many sports, the main aerobic base is usually done with the road bike and MTB, expanding the load in the months before the competitions with Trail running and Kayak, then reaching a total volume of about 20-25 hours a week. Years of competition and experience have helped me a lot when developing my training plan, paying attention to injury prevention with the corresponding muscular work.” What Coaching do you offer? "Thanks to my sports and work career, I offer a variety of services based on all my lived experience. An experience forged with years of learning in different fitness clubs, a variety of trainings and knowledge acquired from great professionals that I have met along the way. I offer a very exclusive and personalised service of coaching and Indoor & Outdoor physical training. Personal training can be done in my own studio, at home or outdoors with the bike, running or any other sport. I will help you find the motivation and challenges to achieve the desired goals. You can find more information on my website www.micoach.eu. How difficult is it to find Sponsors? “The sponsorship issue is something very

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complicated in Spain, we are lucky to have had help from many private companies over the years. Since 2010 we have the support of Columbia, Spiuk, Nutrisport, Light & motion, Outthere backpacs and the financial help of many other companies and brands. Unfortunately, the team survives on a shoestring budget and we spend a large portion of the prize money to continue competing. Sadly, the search for new investors is a very complicated job at the beginning of the year…Thanks to the magnificent facilities and the support received by the Mar Club and Palma Tennis, the specific training sessions are more pleasant.” Are you still involved with the MALLORCA 312 I have been collaborating with the race for 12 years and I hope there will be many more! For me and my family it is a long-awaited date, it is a week in which we enjoy cycling, friendships and unforgettable moments! As the slogan of the march itself says: Mallorca 312 ¨More so thoroughly”. Over the twelve editions and together with my team of colleagues, we do the complete march motivating the participants and marking the regulated time to finish the test in 14 hours (the maximum time). We are the group known as "the Greens", those in charge of making you see and live the march as a magical and special day of cycling. We are already looking forward to the next edition on April 30, 2023!!. www.mallorca312.com ______________________________________ Dan Marsh Ses Rotes - Cycling, Wine & Horses www.sesrotes.com | dan@sesrotes.com

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BRUNCH AND MORE the painting on the wall (and several more around the place) were by Jennifer Nicholson. The book on the coffee table was my 2022 favourite: Faces of Mallorca by Stephanie Schulz and Mark Edwards. I love that they are supporting local artists and writers, but this also made me realize how long I have come since moving here and feeling lost – now writing about all these people and calling many of them my friends. Back to business… Eran, Ruth and her sister, who was also involved with the business at the start, fell in love with this space at the first sight. They almost didn´t get it, as someone else already made an offer, but luckily for them that fell through and here we are. The space is divided into several zones; there is a dining area, a book corner and even a cinema room at the back where they hold cinema nights and other events. The décor is super cool, yet instantly welcoming. Ruth had an “eclectic collection of things she wanted to fit in” and she managed to do that beautifully. Santosha – beautiful space, warm hospitality and excellent food

Above photo by Mia Naprta

I remember my first year in Palma, partly excided by and partly scared of all the things that this new city would lay in front of me. Back in 2015/16 I was often wandering around the old town, going into places I liked the look of and seeing where that takes me... On one such walk I stumbled upon Santosha. I was instantly drawn by this big, spacious, light yet homely interior. I ordered my favourite, “un cortado”, and was served in a glass, as it is customary, but on a cute little retro saucer that would fit right into my grandma´s kitchen back in the 70s and 80s! As a wave of nostalgia for people and places long gone hit me, I instantly fell in love with Santosha’s energy… Since then I have been back many times, for coffees, meals, art exhibitions and even one little boy´s 1st birthday party! Then last month Ana - the wizard who adds life to my texts with her brilliant photos - told me about this great place I “just have to write about”… and guess where it was? Fast forward a few days and I´m back to Santosha, chatting with Ruth and Eran, “the people behind the idea”, as I like to say. As we sat in the cosy book corner, I noted that

Ruth is a trained chef from Ireland, with a degree in culinary art. She started working at 17, first in restaurants and then on yachts. She loved the freedom and the creativity you get when you are a chef on a yacht so even now she still goes to the market, gets inspired by it and chooses seasonal food as much as possible. Over the years their menu has naturally evolved towards being more vegan and plant-based, although it’s still predominantly vegetarian with the focus on good quality ingredients, prepared with care and presented in interesting ways. Eran is from Tel Aviv. He has been sailing since he was little, and as a trained captain-engineer he crossed The Atlantic several times, and really enjoyed that lifestyle and travelling the world for a while. Nowadays, aside from running the restaurant, he is also making his own line of knives named. Ana and I saw a few samples, with blades made of Japanese steal and with olive wood handles. We were really impressed by their beauty and craftsmanship. Eran also makes great cocktails and is very proud of his Bloody Mary, for which I will definitely come back one day. This time we chose to have some fresh lemonade, raspberry for me and ginger for Ana, and they were both delicious. I also had a cold

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brew coffee (made with beans from Mistral) and I loved discovering new taste notes when the drink was served cold rather than hot.

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As for food, Ana and I chose to trust Ruth and Eran with their recommendations and what they brought out was a real feast for our eyes as much as for our taste buds. First we tried one of their menu favourites: a poached egg dish with baby potatoes, roast miso mushrooms and home-made smoky mayonnaise. The testament to its taste is that Ana and I almost licked the plate between us! Next we tried an incredibly delicious “chicken no chicken” Caesar salad which was the “plato del día”. I was really intrigued by the texture of this Heura meat alternative. If I had my eyes closed I could have sworn it was a nicely spiced chicken thigh. Last, and probably my favourite, was a sour dough toast with muhamara spread made with roast peppers and walnuts, with melted goats cheese and more roasted walnuts on top. Today´s bread came from Uco Bakery, although they work with several places around town, including often Thomas Bakeshop. Trust me when I say that it is worth coming to Santosha, wherever on the island you are, just to try this! Being from the Balkan, Ana and I also wanted to try their take on one of our favourite ingredients – sour kraut – and it did not disappoint. It´s bright pink colour came from a mixture of green and purple cabbage, which was a novelty for me, and I am thinking of replicating it at home.

Photos: Ana Stan (unless otherwise stated) anam.stan@gmail.com https://anastan.es Instagram: @anastan

Till next month… Yours sweetly, Mia

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WE JUST CAN'T RESIST!

The range of wines at Can Gelat

Even though we are only two people in this company, our portfolio keeps growing due to the demand for interesting wines from different origins. During wine fairs or via emails and phone calls, we are presented with many new wines and winemakers. While we would love to introduce most of these wines to the restaurants and general public of Mallorca in the future, our capacity is currently stretched. And having to say no to the wineries that want to work with us is becoming increasingly difficult. However, we are sometimes struck by some of the amazing wines we taste, and we cannot help but introduce them to our catalogue and let the product speak for itself. Two very different projects will be the topic of this particular article. One is located here in Mallorca and the other one comes from the region of Jumilla on the mainland. They each have their differences. One is very new, and the other one is very old. The first one is run by foreigners, while the second one is run by locals. Yet both projects strive to focus on local grape varieties and produce organic and sustainable wines. Bravo to both of them. First, we will talk about Can Gelat Ecological

Can Gelat Ecological Estate

Can Gelat estate

The grapes are growing at Can Gelat

Estate, which is located between Selva and Moscari, here in Mallorca.

heavily focused on local grapes such as Callet, Mantonegro, and Giró Ros.

In 2020 we were invited to visit the Finca, view the young vineyards, and walk around the property whilst learning about the vision of the owners, Wim and Hilly Lochtenberg. Maurik, their son, very kindly gave us a tour of the estate and asked us questions about the Mallorcan wine industry. Maurik also explained that plans for Can Gelat include building a new winery on site and acquiring adjacent land that once belonged to the original owners. Two years later, they have now started commercializing their wines, and after tasting them amongst their vines, we are excited to help the Lochtenberg family spread the word and introduce their wines to our clients and readers.

Can Gelat is also special because of the way the vineyard has been integrated into the landscape, respecting the existence of forest areas, olive trees, and carob trees that were there long before the vines were planted. This combination of factors and the fact that they decided to get their wines certified as organic from day one make Can Gelat great today.

The wines, in our opinion, are special. Why? Well, because of what the vineyard of Can Gelat represents today and how it plans to develop over time. What makes the wines special right now is the soil composition where the vines are grown. It has high limestone content, which is unusual for Mallorca. Also, their choice of grape varieties is a brave move. At the moment, all of the wines are

Can Gelat have all the ingredients to become one of the most amazing vineyards on the island in the future too. If the vines are nurtured well, we see them having tremendous value. Their Giró Ros is one of the most complete white wines we have tried to date; their rosé wine aims high, and their unusual red blend of Callet and Mantonegro is subtle and elegant with low alcohol content, all you need in a modern red wine. Moving to the southeast of mainland Spain, we will now talk about Bodegas Cerrón, a single estate winery that is located in the village of Fuente Alamo, Jumilla. This is an area that has a reputation for heavy, oaky wines, with

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Carlos and Juanjo at Bodega Cerrón

Monastrell as their flagship grape. What makes Bodega Cerrón different from the rest of the wineries in this region is its history. Carlos and Juanjo are now 4th generation winemakers and they have inherited the family legacy. They are the guardians of some of the oldest vines in the town of Fuente Alamo, some of which are phylloxera survivors. Also, their grandparents and great-grandparents planted un-grafted vines, a rare choice considering that particular moment in history, however, it is now paying off as these vines are now very difficult to find and are greatly valued by customers who are in the know. All of these vines have been treated organically for a very long time. The fact that they sit at a height of 700 to 1000 metres above sea level also helps. The dry mountain air keeps fungi infections down to a minimum. Carlos and Juanjo also have sheep and tend to other crops on their land. In addition, they make excellent and award-winning cheese. The combination of all these farming practices makes the use of biodynamic principles an easy choice here. Bodegas Cerrón wines are divided into two categories, the Cerrón project, and the Stratum project. We think the Cerrón range of wines is the best price-to-satisfaction ratio in Jumilla. They are delicate and sublime and move away from the overuse of oak barrels that is common in this region. It is somehow surprising to discover Monastrell wines that are delicate, and elegant,

Bodega Cerrón old vines

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La Servil vines

but with depth and fruit-forward flavours. Even the inclusion of some international grape varieties is managed tastefully, like a final brush of colour in a painting. The Stratum range of wines goes the extra mile. The grapes are picked from the best, oldest and highest vineyards belonging to Bodega Cerrón. This collection of wines is the most looked after, in the fields and the winery. Critics and customers love them, so the reduced number of bottles and the high demand make them hard to find. To date, we have only managed to enjoy a bottle of La Servil, and taste a few sips of others at wine fairs, and we have not tasted anything like them before. For now, we will have to wait for the new releases as they are currently out of stock but we will be sure to get our hands on some of them and bring them to Mallorca as soon as they are available.

Soil composition is an important factor of the Bodega Cerrón wines

These are two wineries, in two different areas, that benefit from Mediterranean influences and the same wine-producing principles. We can’t pick one favourite over another, so instead, we plan to enjoy a glass (or perhaps a bottle) of each! ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Bringing wine to you - quality wines from lesser known bodegas and interesting wine makers. www.wineindustry.es Ivan Gonzalez Gainza: (+34) 657 883 248 Lara Corfield: (+34) 638 601 943

Bodega Cerrón, Remordimiento Tinto Bodega Cerrón, Remordimiento Blanco Chardonnay Bodega Cerrón, El tiempo que nos une, red wine

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: A pair of brand new propellers for a Princess 64 delivered 2013 plus a full set of Princess crockery for 8 persons still in the wrapping from the factory suitable for any Princess boat. Offers invited for both items tel 0044 7921 901855 or email jamesjslater365@aol.com. (06.22) FOR SALE: Hunter Sonata 7. Inboard Volvo Penta sail drive. Recent service. Good sails. Furling jib. Lazyjack. British flag. Seen in water Bon Aire. Berth available. Contact Robert 636 657 083. 4,250 €. (04.22) FOR SALE: Opportunity to take over a business in exchange for the sale of business equipment and existing inventory. After 25 years in the yachting business in Palma we are preparing for retirement. The shop is centrally located to all ports in Palma, has a good size with a newly made office room; with possibility park in and in front of the shop; in stock are still various remaining items of Raymarine and philippi electrical systems; as well as of course various used items. Make an appointment via WhatsApp: (+34) 609 605 018. YACHTELEKTRIK PALMA C/ Magalhaes 3, bajos 07014 Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 457 721 palma@yachtelektrik.com yachtelektrik.com. (04.22)

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FOR SALE: Williams 325 rib, fully operational with service history, lying Portals ,7500 euros, tel 00 44 7711 055 711. (03.22)

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FOR SALE: PUMA 23 ft, build 1979, hull # 485. Very good condition and maintained, same owner last 13 years, motor mini Sole 12 HP. 2 sets of sails, Gennaker 35 sqm, lots of equipment, complete interior upholstery, cockpit cushions, sunshade for cockpit, dinghy Plastimofor 2 persons, Tohatsu outborder 2.2 HP, Bow and stern anchor incl. lines. Autopilot Raymarine ST 1000+, Raymarine fishfinder, long boathook, Binoculars, Handheld GPS, Charts for Balearics 2021. Boat located Paseo Maritimo berth # 139 opposite Hogans. 646 050 396 or tdrekmann@web.de. (03.22)

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Sanlorenzo SL78 2018 4,290,000 EUR VAT Paid Located in Mallorca This unique, 'made-to-measure' example of the Sanlorenzo SL78 model was built for an experienced and discerning yacht owner. First delivered in the summer of 2018, she has had light private use since and has low engine hours as a result. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a bespoke, 'turn key', high specification, 4 cabin layout Sanlorenzo SL78 without the wait. Her twin MTU 1622 hp engines can achieve speeds up to 28 knots, while impressive range and low fuel consumption can be achieved at an economic cruising speed. Key features include her CMC electric fin stabilisation system, electric bow and stern thrusters, twin 26kW and 25kW generators, an innovative electric blade hard top roof system and a best in class aft garage capable of storing a Williams 395 tender. German flag with EU VAT Paid. Registered under 24m.

New/Demonstrator 2021 Fairline F//LINE 33 (9.99m) 399,000 GBP VAT Not Paid Located in Mallorca When it comes to the sheer good looks the F//LINE 33 is a beautifully sculptured day boat. Alberto Mancini’s intelligent design provides a luxurious relaxing space with stunning finishing touches and the most up-to-date technology. This particular Fairline F//LINE 33 has a beautiful eye-catching Miami blue hull, joystick control, a Hydraulic fold-down transom for extended deck space, Autopilot, Upgraded Fusion Sound System, Generator and Air Conditioning. Twin Volvo V8 engines. 48kts. Available Immediately.

Custom Line Navetta 37m 16,500,000 EUR April 2022 delivery

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 638 90 40 40 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

Tri-deck design with main deck master and 5 cabins in total. Dark brushed oak interior with modern classic furniture. Extensive extras list including entertainment package, tender, gyro and fin stabilizers and built to MCA.

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Zeydon Z60 2008 – refit 2021 650,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Turkey Designed by Bosgraaf Yacht Design in close cooperation with BMW Designworks USA. Totally refitted in 2020/2021. Her design is fascinating, her performance is outstanding and her interior sleek yet comfortable. She is very well equipped with carbon mast and carbon furling boom, hydraulic opening garage, an 110hp Yanmar diesel engine, folding prop, bow thruster, generator, new bimini and spray hood, dinghy with outboard, life raft, numerous covers, aircon, etc. The interior of this Zeydon Z60 is bright and there is no shortage of space. She will surely turn heads wherever you go.

Sanlorenzo SD 112 2014 6,900,000 EUR VAT Paid

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De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

There can be few better examples of a superbly maintained motoryacht than this Sanlorenzo SD112. The owners made no compromises as they invested time and money to ensure their prized possession remained in as-new condition. The fabulous master suite offers panoramic sea views, and there are 3 spacious ensuite guest cabins with showers plus 3 crew berths. The bespoke interior is beautifully finished and the height of modern sophistication. Looking to make the 2022 season one to remember? Contact us for details or make an appointment for a personal viewing that will exceed all your expectations.

Beneteau Oceanis 58 379,000 EUR VAT Paid

This lovely yacht comes with a beautifully smooth and quiet VW engine; a spacious, light and airy saloon; abundant (LED) saloon lighting and (a great improvement in modern saloon design), an ultra shallow companionway staircase, set at a civilised 45 deg. Couple this with the innovative cockpit arch (keeping all main sheeting out of the cockpit but also acting as a support for the dodger and Bimini) and equally inspiring bathing platform and also offering great garage/ tender storage with easy boarding and it is clear why the 58 won so many plaudits at its release. Many more pictures available upon request. Keen seller. Serious offers invited! Viewing highly recommended.

Twister 28 17,950 EUR Tax Exempt

Classic Boat’s Tom Cunliffe said of the Twister “No better small cruising yacht has ever been made” and this Twister 28 one will not disappoint. She looks to be well maintained, and upgraded by the current owner. Engine rebuilt 2021, sails and rigging overhauled, solar charging, new B&G instruments and other upgrades. There is also the possibility of transfer of the berth rental, which is a big plus-point, as there are very few available in Mallorca this year...

Beneteau 55.1, 2020 Reduced to 495,000 GBP VAT Paid

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As new Beneteau 55.1, Built 2020 Launched 2021. Yanmar 110HP with 100 hours use, 9 KVA nan, 3 doubles plus crew cabin fully airconditioned. Full B&G electronics, Solid wood deck. Furling main and genoa. Code 0. Ready to sail away with full inventory, 540.000 GBP EU tax paid.