The Islander December 2018

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Captain Rafael Cervantes Interview Aquarius by Royal Huisman Leeward Islands Charter Gyms on Yachts Saloua Sfar’s Kids at Christmas Tom Rohde Pearce, A Captain in the Making

December 2018 ISSUE 256

Photo Stuart Pearce www.yacht-shot.com S/Y Shenandoah of Sark – Fraser Yachts

dear islander

I am writing this on my way to METS, the best marine equipment show in the world, taking place, as always for three days in Amsterdam. I will be joined by scores of visitors from our shores, all going to discover the latest innovations from around the planet, as well as networking and some serious partying!

It’s difficult to comprehend that this is the final editorial of the year, the adage of the years going quicker each year as you get older definitely rings true in our house!

The autumn/winter Boatshow season grinds relentlessly on, with Paris coming up in December, followed by the enormous Dusseldorf show in January. If you have never been to this show, I can thoroughly recommend it. I believe it is still the best attended show in the world.

The refit season appears to be as busy as ever, with STP and other yards totally booked up. This is leading to yachts having to look elsewhere to have their works done. More and more yards around the Med are seeing the potential within the Superyacht refit market and are gearing themselves up accordingly. Palma ideally needs extra space, and quickly, before yachts get into the habit of going elsewhere. Finding available moorings is also an issue, even during the winter. These issues can be a double-edged sword. Great that we have lots of yachts wanting to be based in Mallorca, but not so great if we lose them to other areas in the long term.

The Islander has generally had a great year, with increased readership, our recent partnership with Onboardonline, our new distribution throughout the South of France, our first participation in the Palma Superyacht Show, some of the best feature articles I can remember, but sadly this pales into insignificance compared to the tragic loss of Emily Larkin in July. Emily was one of the nicest and most genuine persons you could ever meet. As well as working for us part time, she had a successful career in yoga teaching and massage therapy and has already been missed by her huge number of friends.

Finally, I would personally like to thank all of The Islander team, all of our contributors, our advertisers, and of course our readers for your continued support. It really does mean the world to me.

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Fair Winds!

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CAPTAIN RAFAEL CERVANTES MATAIX INTERVIEW they were not best pleased. I ended up staying four years on the island, living a healthy innocent lifestyle and being paid pretty much ‘survival money’.

But it’s not just about the money – in fact, it hardly ever is.”

By Sarah Forge sarah@purplecakefactory.com “I was born in the mountains in high-altitude landlocked Mexico City to parents who had absolutely nothing to do with the maritime world – my father is a psychiatrist and my mother an art dealer – not very conducive to a yachting career,” begins Rafael.

“I did have a little exposure to dinghy sailing on the Valle de Bravo lake when I was very young, but it wasn’t until I turned 15 that I discovered my real water-based passion - diving. I was the kind of kid who wouldn’t miss an episode of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, and then a friend of mine took me SCUBA diving. It blew my mind, I

fell in love instantly.”

Through a series of fortunate circumstances, Rafael finished high school a year early and became a dive instructor at the tender age of 18 – he grasped the opportunity to go diving. Rafael tried commercial diving, but hated it, so left Mexico City for the Caribbean island of Cozumel.

“Back then, there were hardly any cruise ships disgorging thousands of passengers and Cozumel was all about the diving - it was sublime. I had always performed well in science and already enrolled for medical school at university in Mexico City, but I was having way too much fun in Cozumel. I told my family and

Rafael started underwater videography and photography alongside his dive instruction and something clicked (no pun intended). Given his mother’s career, he’d grown up exposed to plenty of art but had never considered himself a creative person, until he realised he could capture great images without trying too hard. Rafael started learning photography in a more serious manner and acquiring equipment.

“I left Cozumel to open an underwater photography and video business in Belize. It was completely unsuccessful. I had a hard time with local mafia and corruption, none of which I had anticipated, and within three months I’d folded - losing what little money I had in the process.”

“I’d grown very close to the guys I worked for in Cozumel, ‘my family away from home’, and they pointed me in the direction of the Revillagigedo Islands in the

Pacific, some 220 nautical miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas.

They told me it was the greatest dive location in Mexico, but still fairly unknown and largely untouched with no airport, no hotels, just a small military base on Socorro and Clarion Islands - it took up to 30 hours to arrive by live-aboard boat.”

“At the time there was just one live-aboard operating regularly in the area, 112ft motorboat Solmar V, and every dive master in Cabo San Lucas wanted to work on it.

I rolled up to Cabo with my dive gear, video editing equipment and the cocky confidence afforded by youth, and told the boat owner I could offer a service they didn’t have but surely needed – a photography professional who could also produce a video of each ten-day experience for guests to take away. A month after arriving in Cabo I had my first trip on that prized boat – then did every trip for the next two years.”

Solmar V was highly commercial, it operated 40 trips per year with just one day for changeover.

There was one crew cabin for nine crew members – Rafael bagged the cabin for one night on his first trip and then

never saw it again; two years of sleeping on deck followed.

It was exhausting work, but incredibly rewarding, and allowed him to squeeze in plenty of fun stuff, including shooting the occasional documentary for the likes of the BBC. Instead of searching for his next job, it searched for him. “While in Socorro, the owners of sail boats would regularly visit Solmar V asking for water, ice, and so on. They typically cruised on smallish 30-odd foot cruisers and, as a large well-stocked vessel, we were always happy to help.

One day, we had visitors asking for advice on dive sites and I assumed they ‘belonged’ to the little cruisers. When I took the dinghy across to share some local knowledge, I realised I was mistaken and instead arrived at a beautifully clean shiny impressive 105ft Ron Holland luxury sailing yacht called Iemanja. They were picking my brains because none other than the President of Mexico was soon to arrive for a diving trip.”

Simultaneously, Solmar V was also preparing for special guests.

The crew had just collected a one-man submarine that could reach deep into ocean trenches, ready for a National Geographic team that included underwater photographer and filmmaker Norbert Wu. Norbert was lined up to shoot the documentary and do the still photography. After one day’s diving, it became clear that he didn’t have the time to do both, so Rafael showed his portfolio and the producer took him on. Rafael had one photo published in National Geographic magazine and will forever be proud of this claim to fame.

“Sadly, my National Geographic career came to an abrupt halt when the captain of Iemanja rolled up, a large warship silhouetted in the ocean behind him. He asked my boss if I could be ‘borrowed’ for a few days as a dive guide. With project National Geographic underway, of course my boss said ‘no’.

The question was rephrased, would I please act as a guide for the President of Mexico or Solmar V would be asked to leave the area for ‘security reasons’.

Inevitably I ended up taking the President diving – my second claim to fame.”

Solmar V continued its usual itinerary leaving Rafael ‘stranded’ on Iemanja. The captain kindly offered to sail him back to Cabo San Lucas but, given the ridiculously long journey time, suggested he stay onboard for a

period and make himself useful as deckhand. Rafael stayed onboard for nine years.

“I already had some nautical training. At the time, PADI wasn’t popular in Mexico, so I did my diving qualification through the naval academy in Veracruz. The course curriculum included sailing a boat, plotting a course, reading a chart and so on – so I was well familiar with basic nautical concepts and skills. I rapidly recognised the need to do my yachtmaster, so achieved that within one year of joining Iemanja.”

Rafael was happy with his progress until he got chatting to the crew of converted 78m tug boat Lone Ranger at a BBQ in the Cayman Islands. ‘When are you starting your Class 4?’ they asked. Rafael responded that he was more than content with yachtmaster. Thankfully, they encouraged Rafael not to be so daft and to get his act together and study for the Class 4 to make his job easier. By the end of 2000, Rafael completed this next rung of the training ladder and Iemanja’s captain resigned leaving him to look after the ‘baby’.

Having sailed Iemanja throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Western Pacific publishing a book and shooting a documentary on the Sea of Cortez for a Mexican TV channel along the way - Rafael felt he wanted the experience of captaining a motoryacht.

“In 2006, it was time to say a fond farewell to Iemanja and I took on 116ft Azimut Mi Vida.

It was a Med-based charter boat, a very different experience for me, but one that only lasted a year as the boat was sold to a new owner. The huge payoff was I met my now-wife, Vicki Melhuish, also a yacht captain. I first encountered her in Capri, but was too shy and didn’t really speak with her. We caught up again in Viareggio and that’s when our romance began. At the time Vicki was working on a 50m Codecasa before captaining a 60m Feadship.

Considering she stopped captaining a decade ago, her career was undoubtedly more stellar than mine.”

Followed 18 months on 48m Feadship Audacia, during which time Vicki and Rafael married, and then the spectacular global financial crisis of 2008-9 which forced Rafael to enter an unintentional chapter of employment.

“There were no jobs around at the start of 2009, so I ended up supervising the last stages of construction of 105ft Azimut Amica in Viareggio, before working with a management company as an ‘SOS captain’.

I took on the boats that no one else would touch. Boats with mutinous crew, broken

equipment and complicated legal situations. I would spend a few months getting things back on track and then move to my next trial by fire. It kept me employed, I was very grateful for it, and I learnt a lot. It also led me to my next stable position.”

Rafael was called to a rather

strange job, a 145ft boat with a 70ft hole in the bottom that needed fixing up for subsequent sale. He patched it up, took on new crew and invited the owner for a quick spin. Impressed by the niceties, the polite ‘pleases’ and ‘thank yous’, Rafael inadvertently turned the owner’s opinion on a 180 and

he decided to stay in yachting after all, asking him to look for a bigger boat. 50m Xilonen V was purchased and Rafael captained her for three years, with Vicki giving birth to their daughter in the South of France at the start of the role. The owner was most accommodating, allowing his wife and daughter to spend much of

those three years onboard.

“Sadly, the owner got ill and was unable to use the boat. I left the yacht and he passed away shortly after. Such a shame, he was a really nice gentleman. I fell into my old routine doing SOS rescues until an old friend, a fleet manager, called asking a) how’s my French and b) could I be in Tahiti tomorrow? The answers were ‘ok’ and ‘no, but I can the day after’, and I found myself as captain-dive instructor for 42m Feadship Odyssey.”

“Yes, it was a smaller yacht than I perhaps wanted, but French Polynesia was super exciting for diving and that appealed.

Unbeknown to me, the previous captain had just left, having told neither the management company nor the crew he was doing so, and Odyssey quickly had all the signs of being a really bad job. It turned out to be one of the best jobs I ever had.

The owners were very kind and gentle, again allowing my wife and daughter to be onboard often – in fact, between Xilonen V and Odyssey, I think our little girl went through the Panama Canal seven times before the age of three. I was recruited on Odyssey for three months, stayed for two years, and would have stayed indefinitely had the owner not sold up in June 2014, forcing my departure.”

Rafael reverted to deliveries and his legendary SOS jobs, including an out-of-class 56m Oceanco that needed returning to compliance and a 61m CRN that was entering the charter market for the first time and needed Rafael’s commercial experience. Then, in 2015, came the role that would bring Rafael’s story to the present day – 72m CRN Azteca.

“I’d known Azteca’s captain socially for years and, as further coincidence, had taken her owner diving some 15 years previously on Iemanja. It was fate. I have been on the boat three years this month and I love it. It’s strictly private, no charter, and we tend to do a Med season followed by a Caribbean season, with a good itinerary planned by very organised owners. I will be thrilled to stay at the helm of Azteca for as long as they’ll have me.”

Soon after Rafael joined Azteca, he decided to assuage the ‘med school dropout’ guilt he’d been harbouring for the best part of 25 years and take his nautical education as high as he could possibly go. He is now in a very (very) select group of captains

who hold the elite Marshall Islands Master Unlimited certificate of competency. It allows the holder to be the captain on any size and type of yacht and is the pinnacle of his deck career – almost akin to a doctorate in maritime studies.

“For me it’s more of a personal thing,” says Rafael. “I have been doing the captain thing for 17 years, but if there is one more step… I love the boat I am on and am not leaving, but you never know when the owner might buy a bigger one - plus, it is good for insurance. But, predominantly it is to brush up on knowledge and for personal gratification.”

Presumably his parents are now very proud.

Rafael’s academic endeavours have already been rewarded as he took top prize in the Master Unlimited category at the inaugural impartial ACREW Awards . Held in Nice in October this year, the Awards recognise excellence in superyacht crew and nominees are judged by their CV, references and a video interview. (sponsored

by The Islander) Undoubtedly, Rafael made mention of his latest extracurricular endeavours in his interview, working with the ISS (International Superyacht Society) to help improve crew welfare and wellbeing – most recently in the sensitive area of suicide. Alongside a group of fellow captains and mental health professionals, Rafael is putting together guidelines on how to detect the early signs and prevent this tragedy from unfolding. A meritorious undertaking.

Rafael said he found it hard to talk about his career successes without sounding pompous. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to do it on his behalf and salute one of our industry’s finest representatives.

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Images Supplied by Royal Huisman Shipyard BV A stunning yacht of rare beauty, combining classic hull lines with a powerful modern rig and a clean, contemporary chic above and below decks.

Aquarius truly defines what it means to be a ‘modern classic’.

With naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects and interior design from Mark Whiteley Design this magnificent 56m / 184ft ketch was realised

by Royal Huisman together with Rondal and an outstanding team of rig specialists.

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THE BRIEF The owners’ brief was for an elegant yet muscular sailboat with a classic profile, for family enjoyment. The yacht should have favourable sea keeping characteristics that are ideal for world cruising as well as standing her in good stead for the occasional Bucket regatta.

Owners’ representative Godfrey ‘Goddy’ Cray said the clients had sought: “A modern classical yacht with a clean, uncomplicated look. Not a pirate ship but a modern, fashionable and chic looking yacht with performance, reliability and quality – a sailor’s yacht.”

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The brief of course, evolved from there – particularly because the husband and wife owner-team remained closely involved with the project and in the development of new ideas to finesse their vision. Erik Wassen, senior Dykstra designer on Aquarius said: “These are adventurous owners, committed to serious world cruising and exploration with their family and guests, rather than just the well-trodden Med / Caribbean circuit. They certainly wanted a beautiful yacht but the elements of security, good sea-keeping and comfort unquestionably dominated our thinking.”

As experienced sailors, the owners were equally clear about performance requirements and the implications for the rig and sail management system. Again from Dykstra: “We needed to provide good performance for long passages but also ease of handling, so that it really is possible to get set up and sail off an anchorage in well under an hour; sail for a couple of hours and still enjoy an afternoon of relaxation or watersports.”

And as a strong foundation for the performance, reliability and lifestyle they expected of Aquarius, the owners consistently emphasised the word SIMPLICITY. This meant no superfluous systems or experiments, just the best modern technology platform already proven under hard sea miles.

While luxurious accommodation and amenities are a given for a yacht of this size and quality, flexibility was also highlighted, so that Aquarius could comfortably accommodate differing groups of family or guests when cruising.

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mood should be classic without ever being busy or fussy. It should feel calm, elegant and relaxing.

UNDER SAIL To develop the rig package, Royal Huisman worked in close collaboration with a highly experienced specialist team comprising Doyle Sails NZ, Dykstra Naval Architects, rigging producers Carbo-Link, the owners’ very knowledgeable project manager Godfrey ‘Goddy’ Cray and the shipyard’s sister company Rondal.

The Doyle design team had been introduced to the project at an early stage and so were able to tweak the initial specs for an optimal end result that went well beyond initial expectations.

Rondal manufactured the two carbon fibre Panamax spars and the style-to-order furling booms with performance outhaul feature. The solid carbon standing rigging by Carbo-Link is executed in a continuous configuration.

The internal D-Tang connections (where diagonal stays meet the mast tube) remove the visual clutter of turnbuckles.

The sail inventory comprises: fully roached main and mizzen sails with integrated reefing, a blade jib, performance staysail, heavy duty delivery staysail and a reacher / Code 0 set on a removable furling torque stay to reduce windage. The downwind inventory is made up of a full running asymmetric gennaker and mizzen staysail, both crafted to perform well in Bucket racing with full crew as well as under regular cruising conditions.

A great deal of consideration was also given to the specification

of the sail management system and associated deck hardware in order to maximise efficiency and reliability, while minimising deck clutter. Good examples of this attention to detail can be found in the superstructure teak detailing, or in the bespoke cowl vents that appear to have open space beneath their stainless steel caps but are in fact supported above a ring of black steel vents, shaped to throw off any line that might otherwise snag.

The twin helm stations combine clean, ergonomic design with superb sightlines to the bow and the rig. The direct steering provides excellent feedback to the helmsman and Aquarius has impressed her crew with her ease of handling, both upwind and downwind. This undoubtedly owes a lot to her underwater profile, with its 4.8m / 15.7ft fixed keel and balanced spade rudder, working in perfect harmony with her powerful yet easily managed ketch rig.

AT ANCHOR From almost any angle, the perfectly judged sheer and long overhangs of Aquarius’ slender hull, crowned by its majestic rig, provoke admiring comments. The black topsides, subtly enhanced by oval portlights, fairleads and a silver cove stripe that finishes in a flourish aft, gleam a discreet yet shimmering black as they flawlessly reflect the ripples on the water.

This is the alluring sight that greets the owners and their guests as they approach Aquarius from ashore by way of the yacht’s main tender. A few steps up take the owners’ party onto the deck, beside the main cockpit and just aft of the main deckhouse.

First-time visitors experience a collective intake of breath as they are presented with the vast sweep of immaculate teak decking, subtly seamed in grey,

and the gleaming masts that tower above.

Aquarius carries two tenders with three tender-stowage locations on deck to maximise flexibility.

Boarding options comprise a range of carefully thought-out options. The highly stable 3m / 10ft fold-out side boarding platform amidships (complete with shower) not only provides secure and easy access from a tender but – by way of an additional side gangway with self-levelling steps – secures starboard access to low-level docks. In addition, there is a passerelle for dockside boarding while docked stern-to. With extensive family cruising in mind, Aquarius is extremely well equipped for watersports activities. There is ample stowage space below for Sea Bobs, diving gear, kayaks, windsurfers and bicycles, as well as lockers for sunbeds and a wide range of mattresses for relaxation.

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only dream of.The contemporary wheels, with their polished and tapered steel spokes, provide just a nod to tradition with their teak rims, but no more than a nod. The helm displays have adjustable teak covers that can be fully closed when not sailing, or adjusted against the sun for optimum readability in all conditions.

Visitors stepping onto the decks of Aquarius for the first time are likely to be powerfully struck by the confident and highly successful fusion of classic and modern design references.

The hull lines and traditional deckhouses say ‘classical purity’ yet the clean, spare execution and modern detailing on deck could be equally at home on a far more contemporary yacht.

This is no easy trick to pull off but, by paying attention to detail in every aspect, the team have succeeded in achieving ‘classical modernity’ that others might

The deck features two low-profile teak clad deckhouses and a sheltered crew companionway forward. A mid-deck lounge area, with sun canopy above, is easily set up when at anchor.

Immediately aft of the glassrimmed main deckhouse and salon, the main cockpit provides the perfect social hub on deck while also offering direct access to the interior. Luxuriously appointed, this cockpit is sheltered by a large bimini that links with individual biminis providing sun protection for the helm stations.

At the bow, stainless steel anchors are mounted either side in the classic fashion. The recessed furlers on deck are partially visible but what cannot be seen is a pulpit, since this has been discarded to achieve a low tacking point for optimised rig balance and sail area.

opposite to create an impressive dining table for eight. Seating around the table is provided by the large portside sofa and stylish folding directors’ chairs brought in by the crew.

Lower salon and guest accommodation The aft staircase leads to the dayhead and provides access to the main owners’ and guests’ accommodation area, with double guest cabins either side of the corridor and the owners’ suite aft.

The forward staircase descends, on the port side, to a lower salon equipped with a very large hi-res cinema screen, an exceptional sound system concealed in the walls, and luxurious informal seating.

speed winches with line speeds of up to 110 meters per minute.

The Harken winches on deck are complemented by Rondal reel winches in deck lockers with electrically-driven variable speed feeders. These feeders have been developed for high speed operation, contributing to overall safety and reliability.

INTERIOR A ‘New England feel of relaxed elegance’ Mark Whiteley has designed a classic modern interior based on the owners’ preference for brush-painted white panelling and deckheads, with contrasting mahogany joinery for walls and flooring. The overall ambiance, as they set out in their brief, should not be too busy or fussy, but calm and elegant, providing a ‘New England feel of relaxed elegance’ – achieved by Mark Whiteley with crisp mouldings and fine detailing to add a touch of contemporary sharpness.

Aft of the main cockpit and the twin helm stations, the mizzen mast signposts the approach to the owners’ private deckhouse and cockpit – and to the luxurious owners’ suite below, which is flooded by natural light provided from a circular skylight around the mizzen mast.

Views over the stern are completely unrestricted, even by

guardrails or a pushpit . As if this set-up did not cover all possible options, the private cockpit table can also be converted to a sheltered bed between the coamings for safe and secluded relaxation at sea.

Descending a few steps from the main cockpit into the magnificent deck salon, a new guest immediately gains a powerful impression of the light, airy and subtly nuanced combination of fabrics, paint and furnishings that sets the tone throughout the interior. This is another example of how well the classic / modern fusion works: original classic yachts never had more than small portholes facing forwards.

The deck cleats are a truly stylish composition of curving, polished steel and crafted teak. Sail management is powered by high-

From a sofa to starboard, one can observe how easily crew members are able to electrically elevate and convert coffee tables

Owners’ suite, a spacious comfortable living space An area of special focus has been the design and fitting out of the extensive and superbly appointed owners’ suite. Entering this spacious suite from the corridor, you are immediately conscious of the natural light that floods in from an oval skylight on the centreline surrounding the mizzen mast. Electrically operated blinds enable each skylight panel to be individually closed.

The owners’ sized bed on the starboard side benefits from yet more natural light, from two portlights alongside, and faces aft for a view upstairs to the secluded private deckhouse and cockpit area above. There is a pop-up TV just beyond the foot of the bed and another in the private aft deckhouse.

Opposite the bed on the port side is the spacious bathroom, featuring a full-length bath as well as the cabin room with rain shower (also installed in the guest cabins).Just aft of the bathroom, there is a study with two-person desk, and an open walk-in wardrobe.

“A lot has happened since the owners approved the first round of interior designs,” says Mark Whiteley. “We’ve spent months drawing and optimising details for every room, encouraged by ideas from the owners as well as the shipyard.” While 3-D animation was considered in the design stage, it was decided to rely on the infallible method of building full-scale mock-ups of the suite (as well as other interior and exterior areas) to really experience the look and

feel of the layout and to provide the opportunity to perfect the arrangement before the start of the actual build of the yacht. In fact, two full-scale versions of the owners’ suite were mocked up in order to determine which the better of two competing options was: one with a closed walk-in wardrobe and one with a low counter including pop-up TV. The latter was chosen for its ‘open’ looks and preferred living experience. Controls for the entertainment system are simple and user friendly, yet elegantly presented on polished steel backing plates neatly mounted into framed and painted recesses.

Happy crew, happy owner The cabin deck, forward, comprises a well-equipped galley, laundry and crew mess, together with five crew cabins, in conformance with the Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3), accommodating up to ten crew.

The owner’s firm belief that ‘A well looked-after crew is a happy crew’ (thereby ensuring a happy owner) has been kept in mind throughout. The crew quarters benefit from good natural light and feature, in appearance, the same combination of mahogany veneers and cream panelling as the rest of the yacht.. Crew access is via the on-deck crew companionway hatch, with service access from the galley directly to the guest areas.

“I’ve been impressed by the collaborative approach of Royal Huisman,” commented Mark Whiteley. “The shipyard is very happy to go those extra miles and explore options. Their mission has always been to find the very best solutions to benefit the owners, who are planning to spend long periods on board with family while exploring the world.”

ENGINE ROOM / TECHNICAL In keeping with the aim of achieving simplicity and reliability, Aquarius’ engine room is equipped on well-established lines with an MTU 720kW main engine providing propulsion through a mechanical train, while two gensets provide the hotel and systems services. Less usually for a yacht of under 500GT, the exhaust gas from the gensets is filtered to eliminate soot and other pollution.

The entire engine room has been designed and engineered as a heavily insulated compartment, inside which specialised mountings and insulation packages have been used for

the installation of the main machinery. Royal Huisman has researched and tested many new methods and materials over the years with the aim of fully eliminating the transmission of noise and vibration through the hull to the accommodation and amenity areas. The effectiveness of the yard’s advanced insulation processes can be judged from the near absence of noise or vibration anywhere in the accommodation areas of Aquarius .

THE OWNERS VIEWS To get the truth from the horse’s mouth, the owners were questioned about the yacht Aquarius and their experiences with Aquarius and her builders, Royal Huisman Could you please rate, out of ten, your level of satisfaction with the finished Aquarius compared with the vision you set out to realise?

Aquarius’ owners: Aquarius is a 10+ in terms of our satisfaction.

We set out to build an elegant, muscular sailboat and the shipyard and the design team delivered a yacht that is both of those things and more.

What has been your response to Aquarius’ capability and handling under sail?

Aquarius’ owners: So far, Aquarius has proven to be an exciting sailboat, and she sails gracefully and powerfully. We have yet to test her under all conditions, but her performance to date has been excellent.

Do you enjoy helming her?

Is there a point of sailing on Aquarius that is especially pleasing to you?

compared with your vision?

Is there anything you would change?

Aquarius’ owners: I enjoy helming her in winds of 10 knots or more.

From 12-15 knots, she sails beautifully, and is ‘near-perfect’ on beam reaches.

Aquarius’ owners: Her layout has also exceeded our expectations, with ample opportunities for both privacy and socializing. We wouldn’t change a thing.

How does the layout above and below decks work socially,

From a family and guests’ perspective, does everyone

– whatever their age – get everything you hoped for out of Aquarius?

Aquarius’ owners: Yes. She is a ship for everyone. There are plenty of things to do, many areas to find comfort and excitement, and she is an enjoyable yacht for all aboard.

Build quality takes time to fully reveal itself in the small details you cumulatively discover. Now that you’ve had some time aboard, has Aquarius’ quality met your expectations?

Aquarius’ owners: We are still working through a few new-boat issues, but overall, her quality has met our expectations.

What are the features of Aquarius, whether under sail or at anchor, that you especially enjoy?

Aquarius’ owners: I find her to be a joy to sail and a joy to live on and her collection of features makes her a perfect boat for our needs.

Is there one feature in particular that gives you renewed pleasure every time you come aboard?

Owners: Her elegance!

Have the yard and the team succeeded in delivering the balance of (relative) system simplicity and (robust) operational reliability you and your Project Manager were aiming for?

Aquarius’ owners: Yes. So far, we are very happy with this balance.

Do you have any regrets about the project?

Aquarius’ owners: No. How would you describe your overall view of the build

experience at Royal Huisman?

Aquarius’ owners: The overall build experience was a good one. The boat has exceeded our expectations and we are thrilled with what Royal Huisman built.

Are you looking forward to the opportunity to put Aquarius through her paces at St. Barths Bucket Regatta?

Aquarius’ owners: Yes, of course!

We are very excited to see what she can do under racing conditions, and confident she will be an impressive racing boat.

Do you have any other comments or insights that might be of interest to the readers around the world?

Aquarius’ owners: It is a dream come true to own a boat like this, and to look at her and sail her with such a strong sense of accomplishment and appreciation.

THE CAPTAIN James Turner, Captain of Aquarius What are the features of Aquarius that most impress you, as a captain?

Capt. James Turner: I was fortunate enough to be a part of the build and able to have some influence on the fit-out. First and foremost, it is her striking aesthetic: her long elegant sheer, low, bold deckhouses and significant rig plan all stylishly combined with modern features that pair traditional with contemporary very well.

Looking more closely and from an operational perspective it is the layout of controls/screens and functions of the helm area and deckhouse. At the heart of Aquarius’ design and build was the desire of building a very

capable sailing boat for family cruising to regatta racing: her power, handling and turn of speed to combine seamlessly.

quantify the objectives set from the beginning, I think Aquarius has not only met but surpassed the brief.

How would you rate her sailing capability – in terms of both performance and sail handling?

Do you see Aquarius as being equally comfortable with coastal cruising, ocean passage making and regatta sailing? Or is that too early to judge?

Capt. James Turner: As can often be found, handling ease is a compromise to performance and vice versa. However, in Aquarius’ case I believe her designers did exceptionally well to maximise both. With her very powerful rig and sail plan, her performance, power and capability are not something to underestimate.

What is it like to helm Aquarius: upwind /off wind? Is she balanced and responsive?

Are the sight lines good?

Capt. James Turner: With the correct sail plan for wind angle, Aquarius is a delight on the helm, responsive, with weight to the wheel. Perched on the windward side one has unrestricted visibility all around (except for the foot of the blade). Contrary to what her length and volume might suggest, she feels lively yet forgiving, almost playful on the wheel.

From an overall, operational, point of view, how well has Aquarius met the objectives set by the Client team?

Capt. James Turner: I believe that Aquarius has exceeded the owners’ expectations. The client wanted something that was elegant yet muscular, a yacht that looked as at home on the race course as it does in a far-flung anchorage. They wanted to entertain their family and closest friends. The luxury accommodation had to be comfortable, stylish, yet understated and it had to boast light and space. At the time of writing, the owners have enjoyed only a few trips on board.To

Capt. James Turner: I can answer this with conviction when we’re holding the trophy from the 2019 St Barths Bucket. However, at this stage, Aquarius’ performance and handling are most promising to support any claim toward silverware.In Aquarius, we looked to economise on technical aspects that were not wholly necessary. The result was a conventional, stylish yacht that could be run and maintained without (too many) surprises.

How would you describe the experience of building a custom superyacht like Aquarius at the Royal Huisman shipyard?

Capt. James Turner: Being a part of the build of Aquarius at Royal Huisman is and will remain a highlight of my career. It is no wonder that Huisman have developed the reputation they have within the industry. It is not only their organisation and efficiency as a facility, it is above all their pride in what they do that shines through. Without wanting to sound cliché the bespoke construction of a yacht is the realisation of the client’s dream. It is this unwavering understanding, through everyone involved that creates the realisation. This for me, made the goal relatively easy to achieve as we were all on the same page.

They just get it.

LEEWARD ISLANDS CHARTERS excellent restaurants, lively bars, and charming French boutiques.

You won't want to miss Saline Beach or Anse Du Flamands.

Or visit the French village at Corossol, where Breton women offer lovely, hand-woven straw souvenirs for sale. St. Barts is just a short cruise from St. Maarten, and it is best explored by mini-moke (available for rent in Gustavia).

Antigua

Forming the central part of the Caribbean Island chain, the Leeward Islands conveniently combine the French, Dutch, and British cultures. It's this unique fusion of cultures and their differences that fascinate and enchant charter guests, bringing them back year after year. The Leewards offer such diverse landscapes they will fit everyone's vision of what the Caribbean should be; from fine sand beaches to ashen volcanoes, from palm covered islands with lush green vegetation to crystal clear, deep blue waters.

To join your charter in the Leewards, there are two islands, both St. Maarten and Antigua that have airports that will accommodate the largest of commercial jets, while several of the other islands have airports that will take smaller planes.

Some of the most upscale, possibly the most lavish shopping in the Caribbean can be found in the Leewards. This makes it no coincidence that the larger Caribbean charter yachts available will usually base themselves in the

Leewards, mainly at St. Maarten and Antigua.

POPULAR LEEWARD ISLANDS St. Martin/St. Maarten Here the French and Dutch cultures have been blended together to form just one island.

St. Maarten makes up the Dutch side. It offers places like the Sunset Bar and Grill which is right next to the International Airport; this is probably the closest you will ever be able to witness a Jumbo jet take off and land, all with a fruity cocktail in your hand. Also, not to be missed is Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten. Philipsburg was established in 1763 and is known for its very lively streets lined

with cafes, hotels, and dutyfree shopping. This Dutch side of the island is also known for its casinos. The French side, St. Martin, is known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean and features over 300 restaurants.

It is also famous for its 37 white sand beaches.

St. Barts This chic French island is known for being a playground for the rich and famous, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't have something to offer for regular people as well. St. Barts offers 22 picture perfect, white sand beaches, waiting to be explored, while its capital Gustavia features perfectly trimmed cottages and designer shops. There are

This island is a great place to visit for many different reasons.

Known as the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, Antigua only receives and average of 45 inches of rainfall a year.

With nearly constant trade winds, the humidity stays low, while average temperatures usually range between 75 and 85 degrees year round. This is the largest of the British Leeward Islands, being 14 miles long and 11 miles wide.

While visiting Antigua you won't want to miss the capital St. John, steeped in history, or maybe stop

by Sea View Farm Village for a hand-made souvenir. There's so much to do in Antigua.

OTHER LEEWARD ISLANDS Anguilla The most northerly of the Leeward Islands is the British territory Anguilla. The term Anguilla is derived from the word "eel" and may be a reference to the shape of the island.

When you visit Anguilla, you will notice the proximity of St. Maarten, but the elegance and serenity of Anguilla may make the gambling and shopping of St. Maarten seem too pedestrian to warrant the ferry ride.

Anguilla is a tax haven with a penchant for pampering its guests. People come to Anguilla to take advantage of business opportunities, beaches, and beauty regimens.

Island Highlights: The island of Anguilla offers so much to see and do. Listed as Trip Advisors 2016 Traveller's Choice Award is Shoal Bay. With descriptions such as "exquisite", "picturesque", and "the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean" from travellers who have gone, this beach is one you will not want to miss.

The turquoise blue waters meet the fine, white sand creating a most incredible scene that you really just have to see for yourself. Considered to be the entertainment capital of Anguilla is a place called Sandy Ground.

During the day it appears to be a sleepy little seaside village with beautiful sand beaches, but at night it comes alive with drinking, dancing, and fun! Of particular interest is a place called the "Pumphouse". If you visit during the day, you'll get a history lesson about Anguilla's once prosperous salt trade, but at night it transforms into a life all its own!

There is a lot of history to be learned here, as well as Davida's, a fine dining establishment.

Saba Known as the "Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean", Saba is rich in amazing beauty both above and below the water. For diving enthusiasts, Saba is a must. This Leeward Island is just southwest of St. Maarten, making it an easy stop over. As a dormant volcano, Saba ascends sharply out of the sea, making diving just

offshore fantastic! Within half a mile of the shoreline you can find depths in excess of 1,000 feet . Saba's marine park is the only one of its kind in the world, and it's its conservation that has kept the underwater reef and wildlife so exquisitely colourful and delightful for residents and visitors alike. The rule here is when you dive or snorkel, "Take only pictures, leave only bubbles"!

Saba has plenty to see on dry land as well. There are beautiful trails to wander, villages to see, and shops to visit. There are still a couple of places in Saba that sell Saban lace, so stop by, pick some up.

Hiking Saba is another amazing choice. At 2,877 ft. above sea level the summit of Mt. Scenery is the highest point of the island, but it is definitely worth the hike. Along the way you will want to check out the mountain mahogany and the orchids that are found on the upper slopes.

Down below you will no doubt enjoy some of the other flora and fauna, such as the mango trees, tree frogs, and over sixty species of birds that have made Saba their home.

Saba is a great example of why yachting vacations are so ideal! With only a few dozen anchorages and a vigilant conservation group, Saba is not willing to be overrun with cruise

ships full of been-there-done that types. Saba is for those who value quality over quantity and peaceful tranquility over loud parties. Your charter yacht will already have you seeking the exceptional and distinct things in life.

St. Kitts and Nevis This two-island nation is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas. It has been independent from the United Kingdom since 1983. The islands are separated by a 2 mile (3.2 kilometer) wide channel (at its narrowest) called The Narrows.

Basseterre is the capital and is located on the island of St. Kitts.

Central peaks in the islands' interiors are covered with tropical rainforests, while along the coastline there are the requisite gorgeous Caribbean sand beaches and turquoise blue waters.

For those coming by boat, this little nation welcomes yachties and encourages them to stay awhile. Port Zante offers a nice marina for anchorage and Basseterre is less than a mile away. St Christophe harbour marina is now up and running too, offering good facilities to Superyachts.

There are some highly recommended places to eat along the way which include: Sweet Canes in Port Zante. It is said that they have an "ambitious" menu in that they serve very fresh seafood, roast beef, lasagna, burgers, and more. They also provide excellent service at a moderate price. If you'd like to try what the locals eat, go to El Fredo's Restaurant and Bar in Basseterre. Here they serve fried or steamed snapper, stewed conch, jerk chicken, pigtail soup, and more. There is a reggae atmosphere and prices are moderate. If you are looking for a good drink, there are several great bars with a Caribbean vibe.

One highly recommended is Rum Barrel in Basseterre. Here you might catch a bartending competition, but even if you don't, you'll be able to choose from a very wide variety of rum laden drinks. Friars Bay also offers a popular place to find a Caribbean drink. Shipwreck Beach Bar & Grill has a very open, laidback atmosphere. Here you can order something like a "Pirate's Punch" or a "Kittitian Snafu", and enjoy drinking it while taking in the ocean waves.

Adrian Quetglas

Marc Fosh

Santi Taura

SALOUA SFAR’S KIDS AT CHRISTMAS

By Victoria Pearce Rotary International’s Christmas lunch for kids in need – bringing happiness to the children of Mallorca Many of you will know Saloua from various different things.

Whether it’s from her fabulous restaurant A Ma Maison, long a supporter of this magazine, or through her charitable work with Rotary Calvia and Travels with Ted, or simply as one of the kindest and most generous friends you can have. Maybe it’s one, maybe it’s all three, but whichever hat she was wearing at the time you will know one thing: Saloua is one determined lady and if she wants something she makes it happen. And so it is with

Saloua Sfar

Rotary International’s Christmas lunch for kids in need.

The first seed was sown almost two years ago. Saloua, having worked with several organisations for disadvantaged children over the years, was sat with friends when the seemingly simple idea of giving those children that she had been in contact with, a Christmas to remember, blossomed to life. Unfortunately such a plan is not as simple as it may first seem and it has taken tw oyears, countless meetings and the unending support of the local, as well as global, Rotary clubs, for the idea to become fully formed.

So this year, on Sunday 16th December, Saloua and Roatry

Club International are throwing their biggest Christmas lunch ever, in Mallorca, for 600 of the island’s most disadvantaged children. With the support of Collegio La Salle, on the way to Son Vida, who have kindly offered the use of their canteen for the day and with the kind help of chef Cristino Merino who has handed over the use of his kitchen, the college will play host to Santa and his helpers, bringing joy to those less fortunate than ourselves.

These are not the only two to be involved, Saloua has put out a rallying call to the great and the good of Mallorca, who once again have not disappointed. There is currently a roster of 8 chefs and their teams involved in making the day happen, most of whom you will have read about within these pages, or enjoyed their exemplary food. But for this day they are taking off their Michelin starred hats and gastronomic prowess to go back to basics and bring together a menu fit for a bunch of excitable 8 to 14 year olds. Think burgers, pizzas, shepherds’ pie, fish fingers; all homemade and created by the teams on the morning of the day in question. You name it, if it’s on your childhood guilty pleasures list you can rest assured it will feature on the menu this day.

Unless your guilty pleasure is spaghetti on toast. Try explaining that little British treasure to a connoisseur of Tunisian cuisine.

In no particular order, first up on the who’s who of chefs is Adrian Quetglas. Born in Buenos Aires but with Majorcan blood and family, he is passionate about

the island and its cuisine. After a decade succeeding in the difficult and saturated dining scene in Moscow, Adrian returned to Mallorca to offer his enriched, expert and international gastronomic vision, always with a Mediterranean edge.

Next is Palma favourite, and mentor to Adrian, Marc Fosh.

Marc started out in London’s five star hotel scene, before moving to Spain and finally putting his roots down on the island we know and love. His passion for gastronomy, simplicity and his team, is legendary and never one to shy from a challenge, he is ready to take on making these children smile.

Following on is Mallorca darling and owner of Restaurant Santi Taura, Santi Taura. Never one to follow the herd, Santi explains that whilst has done classical training, ,most of his food is selftaught by gauging the reactions of his customers in the dining room once lived in by his grandmother.

I suspect these children will be signing up for next year’s lunch, as most of his customers do after the first mouthful.

Joining the list are two of our favourite friends and purveyors of some of the finest wines on the Island. Ivan and Lara of Santa Catalina’s very own Wine Industry. Started five years ago on the corner of Carrer Pou, Wine Industry has been educating our minds and palates, as well as those of our readers, on the joys of wine, not to mention beetroot hummus, since opening its doors all those years ago.

Ivan and Lara

Next up is the joyful Mickey, from water front darling, The Boathouse. Having revamped the menu with his Michelin starred training, there is now never an empty seat in this sun trap favoured by locals and tourists alike. He brings with him a taste for fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with a healthy dose of the nautical. Perhaps Mickey should be on fishfinger sandwich duty.

Our penultimate chef is Bernabe Caravotta, of Vandal fame. A native of Argentina with an Italian family, Bernabé landed on the island in 2007. His love and passion for multicultural and ethnic cuisine has led him to travel the world in search of the gastronomic roots of each country, in order to forge his style of kitchen and his personal evolution. Those that have tried his ‘Childhood Delights’ dessert will agree that he will definitely be bringing smiles to those kids faces.

And last but not least, though at time of going to press we know of several other Michelin starred stars who are confirming their involvement, is Saloua Sfar, a whirlwind in pink, owner and head chef at A Ma Maison and mastermind of this most elaborate of Christmas lunches.

When I asked Saloua the inspiration for such a venture she said that there were many different types of need for the kids she wants to help and sometimes simply putting a smile on their faces was enough to make all the difference in the world.

But Saloua is by no means doing this alone. Rotary Club Calvia, along with the 400 plus members of the different rotary clubs on the island, mainland and

Miki Tsigaras

the global mother club Rotary International are supporting, alongside support from Servicio Sociales del Ajuntamiento de Palma, L’Institut de Serveis Socials de Consell de Mallorca and La Direccio General de Menores, del Conselleria de Benestar Social, del Govern Balear.

The event itself, which will see the kids in need mixing with children of rotary club members and volunteers, will have them split into groups in which they’ll help the chefs prepare the dinners, make sandwiches for the adults, help decorate the room for the day and dress the Christmas tree before having presents handed out by one of several Santa’s making a flying visit from Lapland.

Those wishing to help can do one of two things. For financial contributions please contact Saloua either by dropping into the restaurant A Ma Maison or calling on +34 634 90 69 41.

Secondly, what is really needed for the day are presents. They should be brand new and of a value of €10-15, wrapped, and have a note stating the age bracket and whether they are better for girls, boys or unisex, so that the team can split them accordingly. If you would like to help us put smiles on all the kids’ faces you can drop the wrapped presents off either with Lucy and the girls at Bikini Beach or with Saloua and her team at A Ma Maison.

There will be further updates, including confirmation of some potential celebrity appearances, more superstar chefs, and the involvement of some big name sponsors. To keep up to date follow Saloua and Rotary Club Calvia on Facebook.

A Ma Maison Carrer Soler, 18A Santa Catalina, Palma Bikini Beach Passeig de Mallorca, 10 Palma

Bernabe Caravotta

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MY JOY

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MY ANNA

MY AVIVA (3 photos bottom row)

By Josh Richardson Superyacht Tenders and Toys josh@sytt.co It has been a number of years since Larry Ellisson refitted Enigma in 1999 with a basketball

court and sports courts then became one of the superyacht ‘must-haves’. Whilst many yachts have not got space some notable large newbuilds have built this into the design from the outset, utilising available space on

deck to cater for sports lovers.

Notable examples include the Feadships MY JOY and MY Anna which Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) have been involved in, amongst a handful of others.

Some owners have taken their

love of sports to a new extreme such as Joe Lewis’ MY Aviva with a full-size indoor Padel tennis court in the hull.

With yachts being such an expensive asset per square metre

it is no surprise that owners want to maximise the space onboard, making many areas multipurpose, catering for all guest’s desires.

Large foredecks or helidecks can create vast spaces for exercising and this utilises these areas that are often unused for the majority of the time. Exercising outside is often seen as a much more enjoyable and dynamic experience than the traditional indoor gym, also allowing space for team sports. Many yachts comment on these outdoor areas as being a real benefit to crew welfare and team morale.

SYTT recently commissioned and managed the build and delivery of a custom carbon games deck for MY ANNA, currently the largest yacht built in the Netherlands. The focus here was to create a large space on the bow of the yacht which could have 5-a-side football, basketball and any other sports.

Removable adjustable telescopic poles going up to 3m high keep all balls on deck. Critical aspects were to create something which

was easy to handle, stow and of course was safe and fun to use.

Not easy when considering the size of this! Features such as LED solar powered floodlights and removable interlinking astro turf were also provided. All the poles and dyneema netting are rated to

an equivalent impact of 3 adults hitting it in a tackle situation and it being strong enough to support their weight. All poles were made to go into removable deck sockets normally used by the railings around the bow.

Fitness and Wellbeing Multi-Activity Spaces In the hotel and the gym market there is a change from traditional indoor personal training sessions using fixed gear and cardio towards more dynamic multiactivity fitness and wellbeing solutions. Yachts often break boundaries in terms of luxury and design, but often fall short in fitness and guests onboard

Maximising space for versatile activity

are offered quite a stale fitness environment due to many new build supply companies not specialising and having knowledge in this area. Many superyacht gyms are beautiful, and are designed by the yachts designer but the equipment used is often quite dated in its concept. SYTT believe it is time to break away from stand-alone equipment and introduce owners and guests to entertaining, effective and multi-sensory fitness. Welcome to the age of innovation and motivational experiences!

The use of folding training walls, specialist flooring, interactive floors and walls, and the use

interactive flooring

lighting and music to suit activity

Multi activity training wall (3 photos above)

of music to link to fitness and workouts really helps to improve and motivate the experience for clients. Let’s face it, we all require more motivation at times! Bringing into yacht gyms online racing and training against other competitors, with all key stats such as power output, heart rate and speed can be really motivational and fun. This also enables clients to review

their performance and upload it to their own personal training programs such as Strava, Training Peaks etc. This is possible over a wide range of sports such as cycling, rowing, running, circuits and more. Virtual or live instructor options can be provided here and there is not always a need to have a personal trainer onboard. A lot of online training programs can bring in

Interactive training wall

Multi activity training wall (3 photos above)

some very high-end professional tuition and training goals to help tailor programs to individuals needs.

Creating indoor spaces which can convert to open spaces are important too, with equipment stowing away neatly and leaving spaces for activities like yoga, suspension training, circuits, boxing and cross training. Training

walls, offering a huge amount of different exercises are the new must have equipment on yachts.

Superyacht Tenders and Toys are creating some amazing gyms on board yachts as well as outdoor games decks, watch this space!

Notable gyms provided recently to the magnificent MY Ulysses, MY Elandess and MY GO to name but a few.

CARIBBEAN VS MEDITERRANEAN: THINGS YOU'LL NEVER SEE ON A MED CHARTER

By Jo Morgan Caribbean vs Mediterranean Charters: The Tropical Advantage Choosing between the Caribbean vs Mediterranean for your next yachting holiday? Discover what unique experiences the Caribbean can offer that the Med can't.

There are so many spectacular destinations to choose between when planning a yacht charter, but the Mediterranean is undoubtedly one of the most popular yachtie cruising grounds.

That’s why many, when faced

with the choice of Caribbean vs Mediterranean, find it hard to drag themselves away from the Med’s medieval cities, pine-edged coves, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Mediterranean is undeniably a fantastic place to explore on a superyacht, abounding in history, stunning architecture, and traditional and gastronomic cuisines. Yet sometimes, you feel the tropics calling. This list explains where the Caribbean excels over (or just provides something really different to) the Mediterranean.

The Caribbean vs Mediterranean for yacht charter Diving and Snorkelling The Caribbean wins hands-down over the Mediterranean in its underwater scenery. Coral reefs teem with life, from whirling schools of brightly coloured fish to sea turtles swimming through the blue. Hammerhead sharks, whales and manatees are a few of the large pelagics you might see, while dolphins are plentiful and a very common sight while cruising in the Caribbean. There’s also some spectacular underwater topography, from canyons and blue holes to huge caves and champagne pools, where volcanic vents on the seabed release warm bubbles into the sea.

The Beaches Pampelonne Beach in St Tropez may offer glamour and soft white sand, but the prevalence of pebbled beaches elsewhere in the Med means that in the battle of Caribbean vs Mediterranean, often the latter’s bays don’t hold a candle to their sandy Caribbean counterparts. It’s hard to pick a perfect beach in the

Caribbean, as there are so very many at every turn: just drop anchor, swim ashore, and live the Caribbean dream.

Animal Experiences The Caribbean has some truly amazing wildlife, and you don’t even have to leave the water to get close and personal with a lot of it on your yacht charter: Bahamas sealife will come to you. Boating here offers an array of amazing animal experiences, from feeding nurse sharks at the wharf pilings to swimming with friendly rays. Back on land, you’ll find inquisitive monkeys in St Kitts and Nevis, iguanas begging grapes off you in the Bahamas, and further south in Costa Rica, jaguars and sloths hiding in the jungle. Not to mention the opportunity to meet, play with and feed the famous swimming pigs of Pig Beach, Bahamas, a small colony of wild pigs and piglets inhabiting this paradisiacal part of The Exumas.

Flavours of the Caribbean There’s no two ways about it: when it comes to Caribbean

vs Mediterranean, both offer sensational cuisines. But the Caribbean offers a new set of flavours to what most of us are used to – whether that’s a conch or lobster salad made only minutes after being picked off the reef, the smell of jerk chicken frying at a ‘jump-up’ street party, or the delicious zing of a sunset cocktail made with Caribbean spiced rum and fresh juice.

There’s also a growing number of elite restaurants creating unique fusions and modern versions of traditional Caribbean flavours, as well as some supremely delicious rustic restaurants that offer up amazing food cooked up by a local island-dweller.

Jungle Adventures Much of the Caribbean is seriously lush, with those perfect beaches backed by coconut palms and verdant rainforest. Head into the jungle to discover hidden waterfalls, zipline across the canopy, or hike to the peaks of volcanoes.

Fantastic Fishing The fishing is superb in the Caribbean, whether you want to bonefish in the shallows of the Bahamas, reef fish or go big game fishing in the Virgin Islands or St Lucia. In fact, on a BVI yacht charter you can pick up tuna, mahi mahi and wahoo just by trawling a line behind your yacht as you travel in deep water

between the islands. And when you’ve got a private chef on board to turn your catch into a gourmet meal within minutes, you know you’re living the dream!

Beach Bars Speaking of rum cocktails, there’s no better place to enjoy one than at one of the rustic and funky beach bars of the Caribbean.

While the Mediterranean does swanky beach clubs better than anyone, and you’ll find rustic tavernas on pebble beaches by the dozen in Greece, the Caribbean beach bar has a style all of its very own. Here, enjoy a relaxed vibe in a stunning tropical setting framed by coconut palms.

The epicentre of Caribbean beach bar scene is the British Virgin Islands, where Foxy’s and the Soggy Dollar Bar practically created the genre of famous Caribbean beach bars, but today’s Bahamas beach bar shacks could give them a run for their money.

At the end of the day, it’s not really a case of ‘Caribbean vs Mediterranean’. Both are astonishing charter destinations, offering their own unique blend of natural beauty and local attractions. But perhaps, if you’ve been cruising the Med for years on end, it’s time you gave the tropical landscapes, vibrant coral reefs, dreamy beaches, and laid-back island life of the Caribbean a go.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

GYG HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR AS AIM-LISTED COMPANY • Post period end, the group won its first significant refit project at the newly refurbished Savannah Yacht Center in Georgia on a near-70m Dutch-built superyacht Non-executive chairman Stephen Murray said: “2017 was a milestone year for the group’s development, with a successful IPO in the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in July while also delivering another year of strong growth. The IPO raised £6.9m which was used to settle pre-existing shareholder loan notes, accrued interest and fees and expenses in relation to the IPO and by the end of the year, net debt had been reduced to £6.7m.”

Global Yachting Group www.gygplc.com Global Yachting Group's revenue up 14.7% to over £60m in 2017 In its first year listed on London’s AIM stock market, the Global Yachting Group (GYG) has reported strong financial results to December 31, 2017, including a 14.7% rise in group revenues to reach £62.6m compared with £54.6m in 2016.

Information filed with Companies House, the UK’s business registry, shows that the Coatings side of the business, which includes new-build and refit projects, saw its revenue rise 16.7% to £53.7m as against £46m in the previous year. Revenue at the Supply arm of the group increased 4.2% to £8.9m up £300,000 on 2016.

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The group’s adjusted EBITDA went up 7.6% to £7.2m compared with £6.7m the year previous.

In terms of GYG’s operating profit, this came in at £1.4m but included £3.9m of exceptional items, mainly related to the IPO. The 2016 profit was £1.9m.

During 2017, the group’s net debt position was reduced by £3.7m to £6.7m as of December 31, 2017.

Cash availability at £6.2m was the same year-on-year.

In response to these results, the board has recommended a dividend of 3.2p per ordinary share which accounts for the six-month period from the IPO to the year-end. Regarding the main operational events of the year, the group filing reported the following: • Completed acquisition of ACA Marine coating division in the

south of France in March 2017 • Successful placing of £6.9m of new equity and admission to the AIM market in July 2017 • Enhanced credibility and profile due to the IPO as demonstrated by recent contract wins such as the REV 182 superyacht project in Norway • Record order book as at December 31, 2017 of £20.4m compared with £17.9m in 2016.

Of the 2017 total, £14.3m is planned to be delivered in 2018 • Pipeline (projects in prospect) of £376m at December 31, 2017 up from £267m at end 2016 • Balance sheet strengthened through £4.3m repayment of IPO loan note

CEO Remy Millott commented: “Our successful IPO in July 2017 was a major milestone for the group, further strengthening its position as the global market leader in the superyacht painting, supply and maintenance sector.

Together with the acquisition of the majority shareholding in ACA Marine, GYG’s flotation on the AIM represented a significant achievement for the board of our company.”

GYG, whose history dates back to 1975 with the founding of Pinmar in Palma, operates six brands – Pinmar, Pinmar USA, Rolling Stock, ACA Marine, Pinmar Supply and Techno Craft.

In addition to its office in London, the group has its main base in Palma supported by offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Barcelona, France, Italy, Monaco, and Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Savannah in the US.

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SHORE MARINE SUCCESSFULLY MANAGES THE SAFE SALVAGE OF SILA SIBIRI

Sila Sibiri is safely on the hard in STP Shipyard having been salvaged from the Bay of Palma last week.

Having dragged anchor and ended up on the rocks in front

of the Cathedral due to a storm surge that hit the island in mid-October, our team at Shore Marine arranged the salvage of the 32m Turkish-built ketch. This was a delicate operation which involved the removal of her

masts, whilst still on the rocks, turning the yacht for emergency repairs and a successful tow into the port of Palma on Friday afternoon. Here she was lifted out of the water by STP Shipyard.

Javier Calomarde from Shore Marine commented, ‘Thank you to all involved in this successful salvage operation, particularly Ser Pro Sub and Pro Rigging.’

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MC PALMA OFFICIAL OPENING PARTY

By Victoria Pearce info@mcpalma.com www.mcpalma.com MC Palma Launch – the new contemporary exhibition space threw open its doors for one hell of a party When the invitation landed in my inbox to the launch party of the new yachting exhibition space from Russel, Jo and Ben, my expectations for the evening were high, and I don’t think anyone was disappointed.

It kicked off with a tour of the space itself, a multilevel, multifaceted modern building on the Paseo Maritimo, opposite Club de Mar. This stunning centre provides a modern, superyacht standard exhibition space for marine brands to showcase their products to captains, crew and yacht owners.

And whilst it is very much an exhibition space, Jo Whitworth, as she walked me around the levels explained that their clients aren’t only using it to present their products to potential buyers, but they are also using it to run courses such as MSOS, and others are looking to use it for new product launches as well as their own events.

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Jo reiterates, “the point is that it’s not one size fits all, we want to be a community for the yachting and marine industry and there is lots of flexibility on how we collaborate”.

After the success of the launch party I’m pretty certain clients will be queuing up to hold their own. We had Diabolo V of Radio One Mallorca fame on the decks, No. Twelve keeping those exhibitors and guests on the first floor fully hydrated with their speciality gins and mixers.

Provocativo were manning the prosecco bar downstairs in the courtyard, and if cocktails were more your thing the Ice Ball bar was definitely the place to be.

For those looking to keep cool on the beautiful balmy night they could choose from one of eight organic gelatto flavours from Il Gelataio, or one of the many delicious canapes that were doing the rounds.

From the smiles, animated chatter and party atmosphere, it was clear that the MC Palma guys certainly know how to put on an event that will be talked about for a long time to come.

The current clients collaborating with MC Palma are Zhik, Oceanair, Digital Yacht, Nautibuoy Marine, Applec Yacht, V360 Marine, MSOS, Eoil Alchemy, Viveco, Tatiana Luna, Trabajos en Cabos with several new ones signing up in the next few weeks.

So watch this space.

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TOM ROHDE PEARCE – A TRUE CAPTAIN IN THE MAKING It was originally his father Stuart, during an interview for a spring edition, that let me in on his son’s secret, which in turn led to this story coming to the pages. Whilst one part of him was unimpressed with his son’s skiving from school, the other part of him was undeniably proud that his son had been so enterprising. It’s hard to stay annoyed when your kid already has a fantastic job at the age of 16, and he glows with pride as he tells me of Tom’s achievements.

I digress. During his days of dock walking Tom was giving his CV out to everyone that would take it, chandleries, boats, anyone tied to the industry and it this is when it happened, a turning point that really bump started his career. There was one Captain, German Master Mariner, Michael Vogelsgesang, who had had Tom’s CV passed to him three times.

On the third time it landed on his desk, over in the Caribbean, his interested was truly piqued and he put in a call. As impressed, after speaking to and then interviewing the teenager, as those that had already met Tom, he made him the offer of a lifetime. A permanent job on a square rigger. To sail around the world. For four years!

Photos © Tom Rohde Pearce (+34) 638 926 106 Back in office number two, also known as Hostal Cuba, today I am meeting somewhat of a prodigy, the fresh faced, genial Tom Rohde Pearce. For those of you who don’t know him you will most certainly have heard of his father, Stuart Pearce, whose stunning Yacht Shots frequently grace the front covers of this magazine. But today, it’s all about Tom and his story, and what a story it is.

His first taste of yachting came at the Super Yacht Cup, where the enterprising Tom had managed to get work helping out at the show as a runner, where he was laying carpets, ferrying things and just generally doing what was needed. So impressed was the show’s organiser that he was invited him on to the committee boat, the beautiful 44 metre S/Y Imagine, to enjoy the final day’s racing. It was here that he really got a flavour for the sport and how infectious it is, and once again impressing the team, he

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began to work on the superyacht.

I ask how old he was at this point and with a very wide grin he says he was 15!!!

It was during the Summer holiday of 2011 that he properly started working on yachts, starting out under Captain Wayne Palmer on S/Y Aphrodite, however as with all things, Summers have to end. Not satisfied with the fact that¬¬¬ he had to go back to sc¬¬hool, ¬which he wasn’t particularly enjoying, the academic subjects far too dry for one so pulled by the ocean. So, he came up with a plan. Every day he’d be dropped off in Bendinat, having travelled from Cap Deia, and as soon as the responsible adult was out of view he would either jump on his skateboard or onto the bus and head into Palma, where he would do what so many of you have done, and dock walk until he found day work. All without his parents’ knowledge!! Whilst most 16-year olds were struggling for pocket money, Tom was learning a trade and saving up for his future.

So, the cat was well and truly out of the bag. But Tom, being just 16, needed his parents’ permission to pursue his dream.

Many parents at this juncture would have said no, complete

your education and then you can go and do what you want.

Thankfully this is not the Pearce family way. Impressed and overwhelmed by their son’s tenacity they gave their consent. It was an emotional period, with the job starting the following week and the family being able to chart their son’s and brother’s future itinerary via an online calendar. Where would he be next Christmas, for family celebrations, for his 18th birthday? But with their full support he boarded a plane to Gatwick with his Dad and continued the journey onwards to Antigua, where he boarded the yacht in February 2012. Well, he almost boarded the yacht, there was the small case of being told he couldn’t work, and the boat being accused of child labour.

Thankfully a few calls to family later cleared the issue up, but it serves to highlight just how young Tom was when he started his career.

Sadly, the world trip was short lived and they received the call to say it was being aborted 8 months in. It was a blow, but never one to shy away from a challenge, Tom was not to be thwarted. After disembarking in Turkey, Tom invested his savings in taking the next step and signed up to do his Yacht Master Offshore, and not just anywhere, in the Solent. Because, as stated, he likes a challenge. By this point he’s the grand old age of 17, and of the five students on the

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS course, some twice his age, he was the only one to pass. It’s at this stage that I should add that during his story, whilst Tom is proud of his achievements and was ecstatic at passing at the time, he is in no way bragging, simply stating facts. He’s humble, quietly spoken and clearly driven.

With Yacht Master Offshore under his belt, Tom stepped aboard Windrose of Amsterdam, the 46 metre schooner sail yacht taking her from Palma to Falmouth. It has to be pointed out that in the interim Tom had manged to have a motorbike accident, that thankfully didn’t do serious damage, but did leave him in a cast, and therefore theoretically not exactly fit to work. Once again though, Tom was not to be stopped. The answer? Cut off the cast, get aboard and work like nothing has happened. It was only a long time later that the truth came out.

In Falmouth yet more connections were made and on a random night out, as so often is the way, Tom met up with his friend Dougie and First Mate, Will Minor’s, girlfriend. When Will mentioned to his girlfriend that they were looking for crew she reminded him of Tom, and one thing led to another and Tom was off to London to get his B1B2 so that he could fly to San Diego to jump aboard the 54 metre, Hoek designed, modern classic, S/Y Adele. Here Tom spent two happy years cruising the Caribbean and winning 8 out of the 9 regattas he took part in. It was during this time that he eventually turned 18.

After leaving Adele to take his Yacht Master Ocean, he went on to join S/Y Ghost, the iconic 37 metre Wally, under the Captaincy of Michael Hutchinson, where they sailed through Holland, the Med, the Caribbean and most importantly the East Coast of the US. Why is the East Coast so important to this story you might ask? Well this is where Isabella Veliz Vazquez enters. The golden skinned, green eyed professional surfer from the Galapagos Islands who at that point was chef on S/Y Topaz. It was clearly love at first sight and the couple are now happily married.

We are now up-to-date and I ask the 23 year old before me what is happening now and what their future dreams are. Currently both freelancing, Isabella as Chef and

Tom as Mate, Day Worker, Rigger, you name it, alongside racing on such legendary superyachts as Lionheart and Athos, the couple are looking for a position where they can work and sail the world together aboard the same boat.

Chef-Mate, Chef-Captain, the couple are definitely flexible in what they can do. Tom is currently half way through his Officer of the Watch training through Blue Water. In fact, he took time out of his busy revising schedule to meet with me, as his next exams are looming. Once complete I suspect he’ll be one of the most qualified 23-year olds outside of the Navy.

Turning to the future he says he would, ultimately, like for he and Isabella to raise a family on the water, on a boat of their own.

Though he states for the record that this is still a little while off in the future. There are too many adventures and reefs to surf yet.

Destinations? They’d love to try the Pacific, but will ultimately go where the tide take them.

I asked what advice he could give to others in his position, who are not necessarily academically minded but are still driven to achieve and be the best they can be. Tom says it’s about keenness, enthusiasm, and saying yes.

He likens his experience to the equivalent of going to university.

I beg to differ. I think what he has done is far harder. He says it’s also about respecting those higher up than you and learning from their years of experience.

It’s about throwing yourself in 100% and trusting in yourself.

If you go home and get in to work early then you can, with hard work and dedication, earn enough to buy yourself a house years earlier than many others.

And more importantly, get to see the world in the most beautiful way at the same time.

When asked if he had any closing words, he says he wants to dedicate them to his parents and family. He says that he wouldn’t be in the position he is today without their faith, love and trust, and without them giving him the slack to sail forth and follow his dreams at the tender age of 16.

I leave Tom and the interview impressed and inspired by this honest and friendly young man, and I wish him, his wife and all the family fair winds and a following sea.

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e3 SYSTEMS NEWS Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Show Business The largest in water show in the world, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, just celebrated its 59th Annual Event and the e3 team was there to lend support to a number of our Certified Distribution Partners.

David Horacek, USA Director gave the show a big thumbs-up, noting that demand for Kymeta is growing as captains start to talk and hear about the reliability, service and easy-to-use interface.

It’s not all about flat panels though, with a lot of interest in our new Caribbean 4G SIM and the Inmarsat FX Ka-Band solution.

Less sunny than FLIBS, but equally welcoming, METSTRADE takes place in Amsterdam in mid-November and was another great opportunity to talk business with old and new customers alike. I came away with the overall impression that the large yacht market is very buoyant, something borne out by activity on our stand and across the show. e3 marks the end of the show season with a visit to the Antigua

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Charter Show, which runs from 4 to 10 December. We’ll be there throughout the show and sponsoring the Captain’s briefing - one of the highlights of the meeting.

Keeping Holland Flat e3 will be back in Holland on 13 December when we join forces with one of our partners, Tijssen Elektro, to demonstrate Kymeta flat panels with a specially invited audience. We’ll be travelling to Holland in our brand new Kymeta-liveried van complete with a working flat panel. It promises to be an enlightening event with two live installations and a presentation from our technical team, and a great lunch courtesy of Tijssen. There may still be a couple of places left, please email me to check availability.

Words of Wisdom When it comes to new technology, it’s good when someone really tells it like it is.

This is why we were delighted to recently catch up with Captain Vareek Breaden of M/Y Three Forks which late last year had a single Kymeta flat panel installed at Rybovich yard in Palm Beach, Florida. This is how he summed up his approach to adopting new technology: “As a Captain, my job is to protect my owner’s investment and what’s important to the owner is to make sure I obtain the very best and at a cost that is considered value for money.” It makes for a very interesting read and you can find it on our blog at e3s.com/news/.

Caribbean Connections Introducing a new member to our family of SIMs, BIG DATA CARIBBEAN. Combined with SUPERDATA USA and BIG DATA EUROPE (which offers coverage in the French Caribbean) these three SIMs now offer full coverage across Europe, the US and Caribbean region. With BIG DATA CARIBBEAN flexibility is the name of the game as there’s

unlimited usage, you only pay for the data you use, and there are no monthly commitments to worry about. BIG DATA Europe was hugely successful this year so we have created the same flexibility for the Caribbean SIM. If you’re heading over the pond, don’t leave home without them.

Christmas Essentials You’ve got the yacht, the Porsche and enough socks to last you into the next century, so it’s time for a few gift suggestions which I’ve come across on my internet travels.

While we all know a dog’s not just for Christmas, the Laika interactive companion for dogs, may be the perfect present for your pooch. Named after the first dog in space, this friendly little fella will interact with your dog, wherever you are. Controlled by an app via your smartphone, Laika lets you see and speak to your four-legged friend and even give it a treat. If the dog’s got a toy, it’s only fair that you get one too, and Navatics MITO Underwater Drone looks a lot of fun. It offers underwater photography, video and live streaming via a 4K video camera, two 1000 lumen LED lights and an easy-to-pilot system with a range of 550 metres. It can explore depths of up to 40 metres and weighs just 3kg.

If you have the extended family invading your home for the festive season, you may well want to consider a pair of Bose sleepbuds. Unusually for headphones, they’re designed not to play music but fit snuggly into your ears to block out unwanted night time noises like your partner snoring. They work by playing pre-loaded calming tones such as ocean waves and falling rain and promise to help you get to sleep and stay asleep. Finally, to finish my seasonal suggestions, here’s something special for the electronics engineer in your life.

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is basically knickers to protect your knackers or as the official blurb puts it, ‘radiation-blocking boxers’. Featuring the grandly named WaveStopper patented technology they block cellphone and Wi-Fi radiation by creating a Faraday Cage for your nuts – and come highly recommended by e3 techs!

Season’s Greetings It’s hard to believe that another

year is drawing to a close. It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for all of us at e3 with a wide range of new products ranging from the hugely successful BIG DATA SIM to ground-breaking Bandwidth on Demand. While all the elements of our Kymeta panels finally came together. Before it all starts over again, it’s time for all of us to a take a few days off, spend some valuable time with the family and recharge those batteries. Happy Christmas everyone.

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IS YOUR TELEVISION WATCHING WHAT YOU ARE WATCHING? Using external devices like AppleTV or Amazon Firestick, The X-box or Roku box will enable most “smart” services again, but all of these come with their own tracking that you should be aware off.

AV / IT Electro Engineer (Communications and IT / Audio Visual installations) (+34) 65 22 60 777 email@teletechnics.com Televisions have long grown beyond being a passive box showing what may be floating in the airwaves around your ears, into a fully fletched computer, capable of interactive control, not only reproducing video to be looked at, but collecting data to make your viewing experience even greater and serve advertisement that you may prefer. But beyond that, the data collected goes much further.

So here is some food for thought before you connect your TV to the internet.

Smart TVs as we now call them track everything we do with them, they take note of how long the TV has been on, what channels/programs are being watched, and what advertisement has been seen.

And this is across everything seen on TV, including any device that you may have connected to the TV, including the filenames of the movies streamed from your home server.

Of course, there must be a way for the TV to feedback this info to the manufacturers, or programmers. This usually happens when you connect your TV to the internet, and it thus becomes part of the IoT (Internet of Things).

Without internet access, the TV can’t send information to anyone, your data stays at home.

So here we are at decision time, if you don’t want to use these “smart feature” on your TV, you can block this tracking by simply disconnecting your TV from the internet. Either unplug the Ethernet cable or disconnect it from your Wi-Fi network in the TV’s settings.

The setback here is that then the TV no longer can stream any of those movies from Netflix, Prime Video or any other online IPTV provider, or provide playback of recorded shows. Also, many channels that are received the traditional way via antenna now augment their presence with “extra” programming accessible through those coloured buttons on your remote.

And luckily, although manufacturers will try and push you into accepting all these “snooping” elements when you first set up your TV, there are ways to “de-activate” many of these data collection points. Go to your favourite internet search page and write in “How to Stop Your Smart TV From Tracking What You Watch”, and you will find a list of pages that will assist you through the TV menus to deactivate the “feature”.

Take care though, your TV isn’t the only thing tracking your usage. Independent set-top boxes like the Roku and Apple TV don’t use Automatic Content Recognition — the feature that scans everything from your screen — but they do still have certain tracking features built-in, usually logging which apps you use and when. Another search on the internet If you’re interested in increasing your privacy, you may want to disable these features as well.

And although you have the options of disabling many of these “features” certain tracking

will always prevail. Any streaming service that you use, be it Netflix, Prime Video will always do some limited data collection. They will always track what programs are being watched and how much to “improve” their offerings to you, to provide recommendations, and generically to check on their own service offerings. So, if you want true privacy, you’ll need to divorce yourself from streaming services entirely.

You’ll just need to decide how much you really care.

In the interim, consider using external streaming boxes to limit this connectivity. Other solution is by a properly configured network, where the TV is on a “contained” network, a VLAN that allows connection to certain onboard elements, like the video server, but not to the external internet. Updates can be done in a controlled environment, and also data costs can be kept down by blocking unnecessary connectivity when using more expensive 3G or satellite connectivity.

And at the same time keep your and your guests viewing habits private!

This article written by Tim Gorter, teletechnics.com. Tim is a freelance Audio/Video, IT (Wifi) and Control integrator working on Superyachts and the private residential sector.

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EFFORTLESS WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR 4G CONNECTION www.robertsonetos.com info@robertsonetos.com Fast, reliable and affordable internet whilst cruising in and near coastal regions is simpler than ever before. Cellular connectivity has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years and network providers have invested heavily in infrastructure thus improving 4G/LTE coverage, speed and reliability. Robertson ETOs take a look at some basic fundamentals and detail steps to improving your 4G / LTE connection and speed.

1 – Best in industry Marine Grade MIMO Antennas Marine grade MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) antennas are here and with much applause! MIMO antennas make it possible to achieve a much higher throughput than SISO (Single Input Single Output) antennas.

2 – Low Loss RF (Radio Frequency) Cabling with NO terminations!

Installing a low loss RF cable from your Modem to Antenna is absolutely critical. We recommend (if possible), there be no terminations on the RF cable run from Modem to Antenna. A short RF cable run of less than 4m from Antenna to Modem with no terminations is ideal. Ordering MIMO antennas which are manufactured with the low loss RF cable already connected means you are not introducing additional terminations into the cable run.

Each termination / break in the RF cable run introduces a 3dB loss of signal and additional noise. Additional noise and

Example: Fully Ruggedized 4G/LTE Modem with US & Europe LTE Frequencies.

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loss of signal will degrade your overall RF signal resulting in reduction of speed and coverage.

To compensate this, some installers are using boosters, this is not recommended and is illegal in most countries.

Ofcom (in the UK), states that to rebroadcast a signal you must have a broadcasting license; the broadcast signal must not interfere with any other networks and that the network operator must be able to control your transmitter (i.e. be able to switch it on / off).

3 – Using Best in Industry 4G / LTE Modem with World Wide Frequency Bands.

Installing a robust and ruggedized 4G / LTE modem that is capable of; logging onto the Global spectrum of 4G / LTE frequencies; fast network acquisition times; handling the harsh marine environment; having no moving parts or active cooling fans; operating in extreme temperatures and vibration is an absolute must. Below is an example of the ruggedized 4G / LTE Modem supplied by Robertson ETOs. 4 – Fast Cellular Network Provider with unthrottled speed Having the fastest data SIM cards that are unrestricted or throttled

ensures you always get the most out of the cellular tower which you are connected to. Cellular operators are known to favour and prioritise the traffic of its own customers. As far as possible ensure that the data sim cards you have installed in your Modem are local! Cellular towers will often treat roaming sim cards as 2nd class citizens and throttle the traffic which could result in slower than normal speeds.

Ensure there are no data caps or limits enabled on your SIM cards, often paying per gigabyte usage avoids caps & limitations.

Be aware of the fine print when signing up for an unlimited data sim, usually unlimited data means unlimited data up to a certain threshold and thereafter speeds are dramatically throttled.

5 – Professionally installed, configured and commissioned 4G / LTE equipment.

4G / LTE is part of the RF (radio

frequency spectrum) and proper planning and commissioning is essential. Installing antennas too far from the modem or in an area with too much RF noise will cause signal degradation. 4G / LTE Modems should ideally be installed as close as possible to the antennas in a weatherproof cabinet or room that is sealed off from the weather elements.

For further enquiries on the specific modem, cabling and antennas used in the above test please email info@ robertsonetos.com where one of our representivates would be happy to assist.

Jason Robertson, Director at Robertson ETOS (www.robertsonetos.com), has more than 17 years of combined AVIT and ETO experience onboard some of the industry’s most renowned and prestigious superyachts. jason@robertsonetos.com

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MANAGING THE HUMAN ELEMENT

Julia Matheson - Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com How often have I spoken to senior crew who hold their head in their hands and say, “I don’t know what more to do, junior crew just expect too much”. With the number of vessels afloat increasing, the demand for crew is often outstripping supply, is it any wonder senior crew are struggling to retain ambitious and expectant crew?

Morrisons ripped up the rule book a few years ago and significantly increased all supermarket workers’ salaries.

They moved from being one of the lowest payers to one of the highest and have increased staff retention and morale. So are higher wages the answer? Well, the answer is both yes and no.

When we look at the research conducted on the subject of wages, there is significant evidence which confirms that people need to feel that they are being paid what they perceive to be their worth. Often this is based on what friends in similar positions are earning. Dan Pink makes a simple statement: “Pay people enough money to get the issue of money off the table”.

In other words a little over the average, but not so much so that they are tied down with ‘golden handcuffs’.

But it doesn’t stop there. Many crew are chasing the next position, not just because they

want to climb the career ladder, but equally as often in order to find rotation. I have heard of deck crew retraining as chefs in the hope that they can work on a larger yacht in a rotational position. It’s fine being footloose and fancy-free when you are in your early 20’s, but as you mature there comes the desire for a work / life balance and the opportunity to plan your next trip home, or time to take a course, without having to leave a perfectly good job that you were happy in. 4:2 rotations are becoming more prevalent and not just for heads of department. Crew are also taking into consideration the possibility of additional leave being available for taking courses at a time convenient to the yacht’s schedule.

In addition to being remunerated appropriately with a decent package, crew also expect to be treated fairly. Senior crew have a responsibility to ensure that they are not just treating their own department fairly, but, just as importantly, they are fostering cross-departmental parity too.

Obviously different departments have different times in the year when they are at their busiest, and it is important for all crew to have an appreciation of the other departments’ pressure points so that they don’t gripe due to lack of awareness. However, it is equally important if not more so that the same rules apply to all departments. For example, is anyone exempt from putting their dirty plate away or emptying the dishwasher? Is conflict dealt with swiftly and fairly?

All of the above are critical to ensuring crew don’t feel aggrieved and de-motivated, and in turn leave. Sadly in themselves

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these factors will not increase crew morale in the long term (although they may do so in the short term). Senior crew need to tap into the intrinsic motivational drivers of crew in order to maintain crew longevity.

So why do crew choose to stay for more than a year or so on the same yacht? There are a number of reasons, and at the top of the list is working for someone who motivates and inspires them, listens and values their contributions and is genuinely interested in them as a person.

Not easy boots to fill, however there are a few simple processes which could help.

When making decisions that directly impact on crew, where possible involve them. Whether this be the recruitment of a new deck member, deciding on a meal for the week, or which order to tackle the job list in, empowering crew to feel responsible for their work is a way of not just motivating them, but also ensuring individuals take responsibility for the work that they do. Giving someone charge of a locker or a specific tender will mean that you no longer need to tell the others off for leaving a mess, as that individual will be more than capable of doing so and will probably have greater impact being one of their peers.

Holding regular 1:1’s where you can give praise and recognition, and crew can discuss their progress with you and focus on their next steps will also help raise morale. Perhaps you can take the opportunity to look at the training record book or plan the dates for their next course.

It also gives the individual the chance to let you know if they are not happy, hopefully before they make the decision to leave,

which enables you to discuss their issues and if necessary intervene. Sometimes it’s just a case of seeing the situation from a different perspective. From a more selfish point of view the 1:1 also provides an opportunity for you to receive feedback (if you feel man (or woman) enough to ask for it) and to hone your leadership skills. In turn the individual will feel valued and listened to. But what is the cost, I hear you cry! Yes the cost is your time – probably ½ an hour for each of your department, once a month. Even with a team of 8 that is just one hour a week.

The alternative …? A disgruntled crew member leaves and you now need to re-recruit, induct, train up, and bed into the existing team a new person. Surely that ½ an hour investment of time once a month is more than worth it.

And the bonus….? When they do decide it’s time to move on, you are the one that has probably encouraged it and together you can decide on the best timing, which in turn gives you time to recruit the “right” next person, rather than the only one that was available tomorrow.

Still not convinced, or unsure of how to start? We can help, Impact Crew specialises in on board team and leadership development, supporting you in the challenging role of motivating, empowering and developing crew into the high performing team that you need to provide the exceptional standards that are demanded of you. Give us a call to find out how we can work collaboratively with you to be the best leaders you can be.

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THE DARK SECRETS OF EVERY POCKET SUPERYACHT CAPTAIN be an expert. And it’s not their fault at all!

Every Pocket Superyacht captain carries a set of dark secrets with them…

This is a problem that the industry has created for itself. The high demand for new blood sucks people into positions, biting off more than they can chew.

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/ invisiblecrewyachting It’s one of the exiting things about yachts; there’s always something new to learn! The current thinking is that it should be a process of trial and error taking years to learn how to run a yacht. However, the current reality is that we are in dire need of young, energetic,

personable and… ideally, highly knowledgeable crew to run luxury yachts between 50 and 100ft!

Brands like Lagoon are splashing a new luxury catamaran between 50ft and 78ft every 2,5 days(!) and CNB is launching hull number 25 of the 76’ less than 3 years after the first one was christened, Swan is doing as good as ever and Oyster is seemingly back on its feet. The market of Pocket Superyachts is booming and there is not enough time for crew to grow in their role and learn all the different aspects of running a yacht before being expected to

The dark secrets are: • About 20% of the time you don’t know exactly what you are doing!

• and (only) 10% of the time, that scares the living daylights out of you!

• 99% of the time you are too proud to ask for advise or help!

And again… you’re not to blame.

Invisible Crew has been focusing on this niche for many years recognising it as an entry level for owners who haven’t had crewed yachts before, as well as a stepping stone for crew’s professional careers.

There has been no other opportunity available for crew to learn about all the many different aspects beyond navigation other than taking the helm as a paid captain, winging-it and hoping you don’t embarrass yourself.

We want to help captains with a truly professional mindset to present themselves as real experts working in a professional framework and consequently securing the best jobs.

Our online program www.howtofindworkonpocket superyachts.com is both a course as well as an ever-growing database of knowledge for Pocket Superyacht captains.

From detailed explanations on how to prepare for charters and deliveries to dealing with outside contractors, psychology on board as well as mindset and attitude, up to extensive tutorials on all the technical aspects of the yacht.

So far we have involved surveyor Roland Perry and remote – first – aid specialist Amanda J Beaver as experts in their fields, with more to follow.

Our Tribe of Highly professional Pocket Superyacht Crew congregates in the closed Facebook group where professional pride is set aside in order to obtain quality answers to every question and learn from each other.

The interest in the program has been huge and after running a 1 year pilot with 4 participants we are now taking on new members and predict to have signed up minimum 40 more around this time next year.

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PYA CHRISTMAS BALL, 14TH DECEMBER 2018 Carey Secrett Marketing & Development Manager Professional Yachting Association +33 (0) 4 93 34 91 16 www.pya.org Join the PYA once again for its celebrated annual Christmas Ball, taking place on Friday 14th December at the stunning Carlton Hotel in Cannes.

This is a night not to be missed, with fantastic entertainment, flowing drinks, superb food, brilliant music and the company of everyone who’s anyone in the yachting industry.

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A GIFT FOR THE GALLEY Jodie Clarke Superyacht Operating Systems app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com As the name suggests, the Luxe SOP System is ideal for managing the workflow of standard operating procedures so naturally when it came to the galley the first thing we thought of was hygiene checklists. This makes it perfect for the galley’s all-important hygiene checklists and we include SOPs for hot holding, cold holding, work surface sanitization, thermometer accuracy checks and sanitization, and general cleaning procedures throughout the galley and its storage areas.

No galley expert myself (my brief stint was unsuccessful to say the least!), I sought feedback from Stuart Beard, an industry veteran with 21 years of hotel experience followed by 22 years as a Superyacht chef. I asked him what kind of content would be most beneficial to include in Luxe’s built-in Knowledge Centre.

His first suggestion was that we add weight conversions, since superyachts are unsuitable for precise scale measurements due to their instability.

This struck me as bizarre, particularly given that Stuart was

Yacht Surveyors & Legal Consultants based in Palma and with our head office in England. We have associate offices located throughout the UK, mainland Europe and further afield.

We believe in offering our clients a professional but affordable service.

As well as comprehensive survey work we are able to provide legal advice on all yacht ownership issues including ownership structures, VAT, flagging and project management of new-builds and refits. We provide a one-stop shop service to clients wherever they may be.

always employed on very large yachts. But when he provided me with an expert to explain, I couldn’t believe how much variation there was between 1 cup of whole wheat pastry flour (96g) and 1 cup of Perfect Pasta (145g) or Perfect Pizza (124g) blends. No doubt this was one of the factors that contributed to my failure in the galley! Consequently we include weight conversions for various flours, dairy, fruits & nuts, grains, cereals, vegetables, herbs and an assortment of other ingredients.

Continuing on this track, we added a Chef’s Resources section that includes temperature conversions, safe meat temperatures, sugar stages, a water temperature chart and the various factors that affect the boiling point of water (such as salt, hard water, weather and altitude).

All the surfaces typically found in a galley (such as stainless steel, granite, Corian, Amtico etc) are likewise covered in the Knowledge Centre. These entries can easily be copied and customized to allow chefs to create cleaning procedures based on the protocols recommended by the manufacturer (and/or by one of our world-class experts).

Luxe is also brilliant for equipment maintenance. Each galley appliance comes with manufacturer-specific care instructions that can be entered into Luxe for quick reference, and maintenance routines can be scheduled per the manufacturer’s instructions.

The Guest Pre-arrival checklist template is useful for making sure the fridges, freezer and ice machines are working and generally check through each piece of equipment to make

sure it is functioning correctly in preparation for the heavy workload it will get with guests on board.

We had the privilege of working with Chef Tolan Dyer, whose guest menu ideas were always extremely popular in the SuperyachtOS online document library. He started his chef career in Neil Perry’s Rockpool restaurant in Sydney, one of Australia’s best and most awarded restaurants. He also worked in the almost-as-famous Bernardo’s in Noosa. In his subsequent eleven year career as a chef on private yachts, I worked with Tolan on a 73m, and he later went on to become head chef on the renowned 86m Cakewalk, setting up the galley from scratch.

We’ve incorporated his guest menu ideas into the Luxe Knowledge Centre—a life saver when you’ve been on charter for weeks on end and you’re

too tired to draw on your own imagination. Tolan contributes a wealth of inspirational suggestions for buffets, starters, mains, desserts, petit fours and crew food.

Although we don’t plan on adding recipes to the Knowledge Centre, they can be added by users, and they work beautifully, as evidenced by the Cocktail recipes section in our Service Department module. It’s a great place to document the owner’s special chocolate chip cookie recipe or a charter guest’s favorite salad dressing.

Luxe works because you have the freedom to customize it to suit your yacht’s (and owners) specific needs, combined with quick access to an encyclopedia of reference material. We have even more exciting expansion in the pipeline for the Chef’s Resources section, so stay tuned for that!

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SHINE...FOR 48 HOURS Aigua Sea School (+34) 871 230 373 training@aiguaseaschool.com www.aiguaseaschool.com It’s Yachtmaster season and many readers will have either been through Yachtmaster, be planning for Yachtmaster or know that Yachtmaster will play a part in their future career. The Aigua team has been putting together some top tips for you, based on advice we have received directly from examiners.

We have met many over the 12 years of running Yachtmaster exams. This year alone we have used 24 individual examiners, and met at least ten new ones. As we were researching for this article, we reached out to them all asking for their top tips for you, their potential Yachtmaster candidates.

Apparently it is the most simple and straightforward of all the tasks that is the biggest bug bear to them all ... paperwork.

Why is it that, regardless of being advised in advance of the training, and during the training, many rush around at the very last moment printing first aid certificates, or photocopying vhf marine radio licences? The panic we have witnessed in candidates, an hour before the examiner is due to board, when they realise they haven’t as yet provided a photograph for their application?

If you study your navigation theory with Aigua, you walk past our desks, the photocopying machine and the passport sized photograph machine, eight times a day! There really is no excuse.

We remind you in advance, ask at the start, start to plead by mid-week and practically beg you

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towards the end to provide us with your supporting documents.

An examiner expects to be presented with fully completed application forms, in pen and legible, with good quality copies of the supporting certificates attached including a photograph, name written clearly on the back.

Your application must be supported by proof of your experience. Whilst the sea miles, days at sea and night hours is a self declaration on the application form, you do need to provide proof of this in either log books, testimonials, or mariners handbooks.

During a Yachtmaster exam you are expected to show signs of leadership and management.

Failure to provide a well presented and complete exam application form? Well, you can imagine the first impression this makes. One examiner made it very clear in that it puts “unnecessary doubts” in his mind and concluded with “let’s face it, the paperwork is the easiest part of the exam. If the candidate can’t get that right then you are off to a bad start”.

Many examiners reiterated that the practical prep week is designed to assist you in preparing for the exam; it is not, never has been and never will be, a ‘zero to hero’ crash course to be a Master of Yachts. It’s important to be honest with your training provider, and your examiner, about your experience. If you lie, there’s a pretty high probability that we’ll find out. If you cannot prove your eligibility, you will be denied an exam.

Reputable sea schools will interview each candidate to ensure the recommended pre-

exam experience is in place. If you don’t have tidal miles, don’t make it up. If you’ve never taken command as the skipper it will show. If all your experience is on Superyachts, your lack of small Yacht experience will become apparent. Do it right and know that the pre requisite experience has been established for a reason.

The examiner is looking for you to demonstrate the skill levels required for the certificate of competence. This will include an assessment of your skippering skills, crew command, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation and safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS (prevention of collision), meteorology and signals (sounds, lights).

One of the reasons I started running free-of-charge Yachtmaster prep classes, back in 2008, was because I was becoming increasingly frustrated that candidates were showing up on a Monday morning, to start their Yachtmaster theory course, without being able to identify the basics of navigation, for example an isolated danger mark!

Know the basics of buoyage, vessel lights, vessel day shapes, sound signals for manoeuvring and sound signals for restricted visibility. These are “the basics”.

Knowing these, fluently in advance, will help your mind absorb all the rest of the syllabus.

The candidate should demonstrate the preparation of the yacht ready for passage; pilotage of the Yacht by day and night, and show your examiner that you are competent to not only manage the routine needs of the yacht, and crew, but have sufficient capacity to handle an unexpected challenge. During a very recent Yachtmaster Motor exam the crew were involved in a real life emergency, and were able to assist in bringing a stricken sailing vessel back into the safety of the harbour. The examiner was able to observe the crew in their handling of such a situation. They all passed.

It’s important to know that a simple mistake may not result in failure. There are some big no no’s though: an accidental gybe is rarely forgiven as it demonstrates lack of wind awareness and, if the

CREW MATTERS examiner has to step in and take control of the Yacht for safety reasons then, well, it’s pretty hard to come back from that.

It has to be understood that the examiner can only assess what they see on the day. Adhering to the guidelines set by the RYA and MCA, each candidate within the crew should be assessed for between five to nine hours each. This sets an exam session of approximately 48 hours for a crew of four. It’s up to you to show your competence within that time frame.

Please don’t plan your onward travel until you’ve spoken with your training provider. We are the team that arranges the examiners flights so we can tell you from when you’ll be able to depart. We had one candidate recently who had researched the exam time and read the ‘5 to 9’ hours section so, understanding the exam was due to start at 1800hrs on the Friday evening, had booked a flight home from lunchtime on the Saturday. It’s not just you being assessed, it’s your crew.

With that in mind, work as a crew. You’re in this together. A captain needs a crew, a crew needs a captain. Failure to communicate between yourselves will have an adverse effect on all your performance. You have five full days to get this together, under the guidance of your Yachtmaster instructor. Don’t blame your crew if a manoeuvre during your turn as skipper turns sour. If no one was standing at the bow with a prepared line, who’s responsibility is that? Did you brief anyone? Think ahead.

Be clear in your commands as skipper, and respond efficiently to commands when you are crew.

Ensure the yacht is provisioned well for the exam. In winter it’s nice to enjoy warming soups during the night navigation exercises, or have a pan of pre-prepared chilli, or a stew, simmering on the stove.

Summertime is ideal for hydrating plates of fruit to be brought up on deck and an interesting salad with meat or fish and some fresh bread. As a crew think together on the meals that will be required during your exam: at least one breakfast, two lunches and

an evening meal as minimum.

Welcome your examiner onboard as a guest. One examiner did respond to my request for top tips with stating that the kettle should always be on as soon as the examiner steps onboard!

With thorough preparation, of both practical and theory elements of the Yachtmaster syllabus, the candidates confidence should increase and ensure a successful result following a fair examination.

Don’t stop the banter when the exam starts. If you’ve got good crew camaraderie, then let it show during your exam too. The examiner will enjoy the exam session a lot more if the crew is enjoying their time, regardless of some inevitable nerves.

I finish this article with a direct quote from a regular examiner with Aigua Sea School “Preparation is key. Be the skipper, be in command, be in control.” This is from me ... “act like a Yachtmaster” remember, first impressions count.

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FUSION® Entertainment launches new EL Series Engineered to produce quality audio in the marine environment, the redesigned EL Series Full Range speakers feature a shallow basket design for versatile mounting options.

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Barton Marine New Ratchet Block The new Barton Ratchet Block is designed to be used on mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies and keelboats, and for small yachts up to 30 feet.

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SANLORENZO LAUNCHES ‘SANLORENZO ACADEMY’ Italian shipyard now offers education courses to train specialised professionals Italian supyeracht-builder Sanlorenzo has launched the Sanlorenzo Academy, a series of courses that offer specialised training opportunities for the young.

The project is a collaboration with Italian training institution CISITA, with support from Confindustria La Spezia, Region of Liguria, Alfa Liguria, Municipality of La Spezia and the Port Authority.

The Sanlorenzo Academy will act as a bridge between Liguria’s technical and professional

schools and companies with the aim of introducing specialised professionals with technical and practical boating skills into the world of work.

Both Sanlorenzo and the contractors involved have committed to hire, at the end of the internship, 60% of the people enrolled in the Academy who pass the final exam. This will earn them a temporary job contract for at least six months.

The first course, which starts in mid-November, aims at training people in the production area and on board. This will include: • Polyvalent boating operator –

SUNSEEKER APPOINT NEW CEO Christian Marti has been appointed Sunseeker International CEO, replacing Phil Popham who left the business at the end of September.

Christian joins Sunseeker from Aston Martin Lagonda where he held the position of chief sales officer and vice president.

During his time at Aston Martin, he was part of the executive team that transformed the iconic British brand into a successful business.

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He has also worked in senior management roles with other

training for eight professionals with many skills suitable for all the stages of production processes • Sailor in charge of on-board technical equipment – training for eight professionals with basic skills in the fields of plant engineering, engines and electronics and expert in typical on-board activities performed by sailors The one-year course will cover 800 hours of classroom and lab lessons and a six-month internship. The final target is to provide students with technical and practical skills as well as “soft skills” such as managing

luxury automotive brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren Automotive.

Crucial Time “Christian joins us at a crucial time for Sunseeker as we move into our next phase of growth and I have no doubt he will help us build upon the incredible work already undertaken by the team in achieving a remarkable business turnaround in record time,” said John Zeng, Dalian Wanda’s board representative for Sunseeker.

Commenting on his appointment, Christian said: “The business has recently embarked on a five-

stress, conflicts, and planning and communication skills.

More courses are being planned, starting in early 2019, to train new professionals, including an ‘installer/maintenance technician for boat plumbing appliances’ course and an ‘installer/ maintenance technician for boat electric appliances’ course.

The Sanlorenzo Academy was made possible, thanks to European Union co-funding through donations from the Region of Liguria (European Social Fund 2014-2020).

year growth strategy and the company is sitting on its strongest ever order book with continued investment in new product and facilities at the heart of the business plan. I look forward to working with the Sunseeker team on the future opportunities to grow this already outstanding, world-famous luxury brand.”

The boatbuilder has announced a new larger flagship model to launch in 2021.

The 161 Yacht will also see the brand move into aluminium built vessels for the first time through a collaboration with Dutch builder ICON Yachts.

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SENSATIONAL 93-METRE FEADSHIP UNVEILED FOR FIRST TIME elegant and timeless exterior with breathtaking lines. Reymond Langton’s stunning interior is akin to a “beautiful and contemporary jewelry box”.

Five years in the making, the owners with the help of Burgess assembled a world class build team. Scouring the globe for the finest and rarest materials she promises to redefine the boundaries of luxury yacht construction. One of a kind features include a two-deck IMAX theatre, a fully certified helipad with Jet A fuel, four VIP suites each with 8k TVs, and facilities that cater to a wide range of sports including golf, basketball, volleyball and soccer among many others.

Representing one of the largest yachts ever built by Feadship, this 93-metre masterpiece was towed this morning from the construction hall of the Feadship yard in Kaag. Further commissioning work will continue

in the months ahead including the addition of balconies and wing stations. The yacht will remain covered over the winter, to be seen in all her splendid glory next spring.

With a generous beam of 14.10-metres, this groundbreaking Feadship will set a new standard in luxury.

Working hand in hand with the experienced owners, Michael Leach Design has drawn an

The Owners were present at the launch and commented, “We want to thank Feadship director Jan-Bart Verkuyl and everyone at Feadship for taking us on an amazing journey.”

GREECE LOOKS TO GROW MARINE TOURISM New network of marinas to be developed in coming years At the 2018 World Travel Market exhibition in London, England on Monday, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura highlighted the importance of the tourism industry to the Greek economy and spoke of the significance of marine tourism, both cruising and yachting, as part of the sector’s future plans.

The Greek tourism market is set to have a record year in 2018. This follows on from continuous and consistent growth for tourism over the past four years. “This was a performance beyond everyone’s expectations,” Kountoura said. “Greece’s tourism industry had performed a small miracle for the Greek economy, which has grown 2.1% this year and is expected to grow a further 2.5% in 2019, its highest rate of growth for 10 years.

“In this new era that has begun for Greece and the Greek economy, with everything we have achieved in tourism, our goal is to maintain this strong momentum and grow even

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more,” she said.

A key message about the future development strategy for Greece’s tourism industry is that supporting the growth of marine tourism, including both yachting and cruising, is an integral part of a new industry expansion plan.

Her presentation in London was a repeat of the one she made a week or so earlier at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (WMC) held in Athens.

Developing high-quality infrastructure, be it hotels or marinas, is also integral to the plan. In terms of yachting and sea tourism, this involves developing a network of large and medium-sized marinas and in terms of cruise shipping, six new home port facilities. Greece is one of Europe’s top three cruise destinations. The islands are also important tourist locations with many cruising opportunities for yachts.

At the World Marinas Conference, Kountoura spoke of the plans to reduce red tape and introduce new laws that will simplify the complex licensing procedures

related to the development of new marinas in Greece. This, she indicated, would contribute towards increasing capacity to meet the rising demand for yacht cruising in the country.

In recent years, Greece has tried to privatise a number of stateowned marinas with limited success. The first marina in line to be privatised, possibly by the end of this year or early next, is the 1,200-berth Alimos Marina in Athens. Chios Marina is also a privatisation candidate.

The minister explained at WMC that the proposed network of new marinas would serve as hub ports. The plans for this network

are currently being put together with help from EU experts. This also fits with the growth of sea tourism having been prioritised within the country’s development strategy for the overall tourism industry and the aims to strengthen the sector.

The entire initiative is largely based around attracting new investment, both domestically and internationally, into Greece’s marine recreational sector and contributing to the development of the planned marina network.

It is not clear when the new sea tourism strategy will be introduced, although it is thought to be some time next year.

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ULTIMATE ACCESS: IGUANA X – A RIB BUILT FOR LAND AND WATER access to a functional versatile amphibious boat.” Antoine Brugidou, Founder & CEO of Iguana Yachts.

Sales Enquiries - Steve Huppert (+33) 6 62 57 61 62 steve@iguanayachts.com Since the launch of the first Iguana Yacht in 2008 there has been a growing demand for a less luxurious amphibious boat. A more functional and rugged boat that can better fit the requirements of waterside property owners who want to launch easily and quickly, or those who cannot build docks or pontoons and those affected by tidal constraints. For those clients an Iguana Yacht was too lavish, but they had a need for a boat that was capable of tackling any terrain. Hence the birth of the Iguana X. A strong and practical boat with an unlimited land drive that can conquer soft sand, wet mud, even pebbles and rocks.

The first model from this new

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brand is the X100, built on a Rigid Inflatable Hull which reduces production costs and most importantly the final client price, making the boat available to a wider public. “With a decade of development and technology behind the Iguana Yachts Brand it was a natural evolution that lead them to build the X 100 RIB. An easy to maintain, understandable and economical boat with the added value of an unlimited land drive. They had a number of clients who expressed a need for a strong and functional craft that allowed them to access their waterfront home regardless of infrastructure. A utility boat that can be used for watersports, fishing, exploring or simply creating lasting memories on the water. Essentially the Iguana X range provides a new freedom for boaters. Now any waterfront property owner will have

The Iguana X is a 10 meter, centre console boat fitted with Hypalon Orca 860 tubes, with the added value of Iguana’s trademark amphibious tracks. It will be one of the most practical amphibious boats on the market. The X100 is built as a strong and powerful boat with a versatile layout and is set to be the most family oriented, fun-to-use amphibious boat available. The open deck has ample space for up to 12 passengers and the helm console has plenty of space for the clear and easy to use GPS, Deepfinder and stereo system. The X100 has superb build quality, strength, outstanding handling and is able to land in the toughest boating conditions as the landing gear easily sails above waves of up to 4 ft. Prices start from €220,000*.

The driving position is designed to give owners maximum comfort and support with a twin seat for calmer days fitted as standard, or the option of a plush captain’s seat for ultimate enjoyment.

It is the only amphibious boat manufacturer that provides owners unlimited land drive functionality, giving owners a freedom unlike any other boat on the market. The amphibious tracks are perfectly engineered to seamlessly fold into the hull of the boat and effortlessly deploy at the touch of a button

when approaching land. The powerful amphibious boat can mount virtually any terrain on its ergonomically designed tracks which are rugged enough to move a tank, but designed to equal the ground pressure of a human per square inch, allowing owners to cross any terrain a human would and leave the same foot print.

Key Features Power At Your Finger Tips Up to 600 horsepower delivered through twin outboards Top Speeds Up to 55 mph Embark In All Weathers Seamless transition from land to sea even in 4 ft waves.

More Range, More Use A 380l fuel tank fitted as standard takes the range up to 150 miles 2 Tonne Capacity A ground capacity of up to 2 tonnes of payload gives plenty of allowance for guests and equipment Unlimited Land Use The cooled Hydraulic land drive produces unlimited drive and maximum torque Steep Inclines The rugged tracks can climb straight inclines of 29% and on variable beach slopes, such as coming out of the water, the capacity can exceed 45% incline.

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NEW SUPERYACHT FACILITY FOR CAPE TOWN?

world’s top superyacht builders.

Brian Blackbeard, managing director of YachtPortSA, told IBI he is in discussion with the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Development regarding a potential Cape Town facility.

“We are in discussions with the V&A company at the moment,” Blackbeard said. “We want to open a facility here in Cape Town. Superyachts come here quite frequently but there are no qualified people to work on these vessels – you need to work to high specifications.”

Discussions are underway to set up a superyacht repair and maintenance facility Discussions are underway in Cape Town to set up a superyacht repair and maintenance facility to bolster the luxury segment of the local boating market.

South Africa’s top brokers have long bemoaned the absence of a local world-class facility where superyachts can access the necessary expert artisan skills.

Now key industry stakeholders are fleshing out a concept plan, with input from some of the

YachtPort is a purpose-designed and built marine lift facility and luxury yacht marina in the nearby Port of Saldanha, 60 nautical miles northwest of Cape Town.

Blackbeard intends expanding the business into the superyacht market. He said a world-class facility would also be an added draw-card to the popular V&A Waterfront – already sub-Saharan

Africa’s most visited tourist attraction – which has its own Blue Flag marina.

Blackbeard said he had discussed the plan with numerous superyacht builders, including Lürssen Yachts, during a recent visit to Europe “to gauge their interest in having a facility at the bottom of Africa.” He also toured numerous marinas in Italy, France and Spain “to see what they offer and how they operate.”

The local facility could potentially form part of a ‘one-stop-shop’ incorporating other marine service providers, thereby creating a centre of excellence for a broad range of clients, Blackbeard said. “YachtPort will operate the facility but will include the local industry. They (clients) want a coordinated shipyard response.”

NEW AKZONOBEL COATING OFFERS EXTREME PERFORMANCE TO YACHT OWNERS

Yacht owners can now benefit from advanced AkzoNobel coatings technology which passed the ultimate test during the latest edition of the grueling Volvo Ocean Race.

"We're really proud and excited to offer customers the chance to benefit from high performance coatings technology which has been tested in some of the world's most extreme environments," said Hans Slegtenhorst, Global Segment Manager Yacht for AkzoNobel.

Put through its paces during the punishing offshore sailing event, a new Awlgrip HDT (high definition technology) polyurethane clearcoat has been launched.

Not only is it more durable and abrasion resistant than current market offerings, but it's also repairable and lower in VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

"We spent more than three years developing Awlgrip HDT and worked closely with the Volvo Ocean Race Boatyard team to fine-tune its formulation. It means yacht owners can now enjoy a longer lasting, easier to maintain finish - safe in the knowledge that the product has passed the toughest of tests."

Already available in North America and Europe, Awlgrip HDT can be used over the full range of Awlcraft SE basecoats, which currently features 18,000 colors the largest selection on the yacht market.

"This is just the latest example of how we are continuously innovating to meet customer needs," continued Hans Slegtenhorst, who added that there's more to come. "We're also working on a single-stage version of Awlgrip HDT, which will combine a color basecoat with the topcoat in one easy-to-use product. We expect to bring this product to the market in mid-2019."

As the global market leader in yacht coatings, AkzoNobel was the official supplier to the Volvo Ocean Race Boatyard for the 2017-18 edition. This included coating the entire fleet of seven boats (including team AkzoNobel). In total, more than 7,000 liters of the company's International and Awlgrip products was used during the course of the race.

More information on the AkzoNobel Awlgrip yacht coatings, please visit http://www. awlgrip.com/awlgrip-home.aspx

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TWO MORE AWARDS FOR ROYAL HUISMAN’S NGONI The 58m / 190ft highperformance sloop Ngoni received the “Best Sailing Yacht 40m+” award at the annual “International Superyacht Society Awards of Distinction” at the start of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In addition, she was recognized with the overall award “Best Interior”.

Both awards were nominated and bestowed by industry peers and Royal Huisman considers it a great honor to receive this acknowledgement from such a distinguished committee. It is worth mentioning that the

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“Best Interior” was chosen from the nominees in all categories so Ngoni was selected from all yachts - sail and power - above 24 meters / 80ft which have been delivered to their owners worldwide last year.

Congratulations to Ngoni’s owner and gratitude on the part of her design and build team, who feel particularly honored by this recognition. Ngoni was designed

by Ed Dubois (1952-2016) and his team. She is luxurious as well as “fast and furious”, capitalizing on the owner’s brief: “Build me a beast. Don’t build me a sheep in wolf’s clothing.” Her

innovative interior was designed

by Rick Baker Ltd. Their brief was also simple in the extreme: “Don’t design a traditional yacht interior.” Royal Huisman engineered and constructed the hull, deck, systems, interior accommodation, rig and sail handling at the shipyard’s facilities in the Netherlands and delivered Ngoni on schedule to her owner in Spring 2017.

Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards 2018.

Earlier this year Ngoni was rewarded with major honors at the Design & Innovation Awards: Best Naval Architecture & Best Exterior Styling Sailing Yachts.

She also received the Judges’

Earlier this year Royal Huisman delivered the 56m / 184ft ketch Aquarius, which is nominated for next year’s awards.

Currently Royal Huisman’s team is working on nine different projects, several of which are likely to compete for an award in the coming years; both new build superyachts and projects of Huisfit (the shipyard’s dedicated department for superyacht refit, repair and renewal).

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THE INSIDE TRACK ON THE RACE FORMERLY THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE Over the last 20 years Mason has raced the Volvo Ocean Race four times and been involved twice from onshore.

Here is our breakdown of what he had to say: On the new name for the race Yes, there is going to be a name change.

At the moment we have a holding name of the “Fully Crewed Around the World Race”. This is just a holding name for the race until we get the new one out.

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Richard Mason on the Volvo Ocean Race Since the spectacular conclusion of the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race in the Hague in June and the announcement of a change of ownership from the Volvo organization to sports management company Atlant Ocean Racing, not much has been heard from the race headquarters in Alicante, Spain.

We can sell the naming rights to the race if we want to but at the moment we will be steering away from that.

On Volvo’s role going forward Volvo are very much continuing with us – they are no long the owners, and they are no longer the title sponsors, but the same level of funding is coming through to the next edition of the race and they are already planning their activation as a senior partner – we don’t call them sponsors any more – in the race going forward.

So we have a very strong foundation financially to take the race forward.

On the new owners We have two new owners

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[Richard Brisius, Johan Salen and Jan Litborn] of Atlant Ocean Racing.

They are not particularly new faces in this sport but why are these two guys the right people to be owning the race today?

Both Richard and Johan have sailed in the race and run teams in the race. They know what it takes to win the race. And they absolutely have a passion to drive the race into the future.

On what’s changed after the change of ownership When Volvo owned this race, we reported to a board and the race was run by representatives from the various companies within the Volvo Group that manufactured buses, cars, trucks, sold finance in Sweden and ran a global business.

These were the people who made up the board which oversaw the direction of the race.

We have had an amazing legacy with Volvo but it was a very different dynamic as to the decision making that ran the

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race [compared to] now when we have Richard and Johan and they make the decisions as the owners.

On the current challenges the race is facing Our challenge at the moment as the fully crewed ocean race of the future is how to mold several things together. How do we take diversity, how do we take youth, how do we take the pointy end of technology and bring it back into the race, while trying to protect the close racing and trying to create opportunities for everyone all the way through?

It’s not an easy thing to be doing but we are doing our best to work our way through it.

On the decisions made leading to adopting the IMOCA 60 At the beginning of this last edition of the race all of our teams and the various sailors around the world were complaining that the one-design [Volvo Ocean 65] boats were heavy and they were slow.

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So it was good to have chief operating officer Richard Mason give an update to the 450 delegates at the Yacht Racing Forum in Lorient, France earlier this week.

The most important thing to understand about the name is that it is no longer going to have a commercial name at the front of it. It will be a generic name, so it won’t be known as the Volvo Ocean Race – or any other “corporate name” race.

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[Incidentally] they now hold the [race] monohull record sport they are not slow, they are plenty fast enough, and plenty dangerous enough. But we were faced with a decision to make: What are we going to do with the future of the race?

Under Mark [Turner – ex-CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race] we commissioned most of the top naval architects in the world and we gave them a brief – a clean sheet of paper to design us the ultimate multihull for a fullycrewed round the world race, and design us the ultimate monohull.

We met with all the designers over a period of two days in Switzerland to find out what they had come up with.

The multihull option solved itself in one way in that to build a successful multihull you were talking about 13 or 14 million Euro – just to get the boat built.

So then we are back into monohull world. [In terms of what was proposed] we saw everything – an eighty-foot boat; a seventy-foot boat – and between all the five main design houses they all came back with a monohull that was a light displacement boat that was between 61 and 65 feet. To get to 65 feet they put a false bow on it, but it was all about a light displacement foiling boat.

So we narrowed it down and we chose Guillame Verdier to work with. We got to a point where his ultimate boat was 62 feet long and we challenged him to take the two feet away and try to fit it into the IMOCA rule. That’s how we came up with the Super 60 idea.

The original idea at that point was to build a fleet of one-design

boats and run the next edition of the race. That was a 50 million Euro question and we were not really able to raise 50 million Euro to go out and build an entirely new fleet of boats.

But the smart move was to take that opportunity and all that knowledge and look for the chance to merge into the IMOCA world. What that means for us now is a fantastic opportunity for – and this is not going to be straightforward – to try and create some consistency across our disciplines of offshore sailing around the world.

Now it’s a pretty big ask to take a singlehanded boat form the Vendee Globe and ask it to do a fully-crewed race around the world – but we believe it can be done.

We have consulted a lot of the top sailors around the world, as well as the designers and the people who raise the money, and they believe in this as well.

We have got some hurdles to get through and we are working very hard with a good group of people to solve the issues that come top as best we can and have a successful event.

On the decision to race the VO65s again We are also going to stick with the 65s. Now the problem we have with that is that we got The Hague in the last edition of the race and had an unbelievable finish that came down to the last half an hour. Everyone though it was amazing. They were saying “we will never see this again in the sport of sailing” – and then we had to start talking about the future.

So we had all the top designers

from the IMOCA class over to Holland to discuss this and then we had a meeting with all of our teams and our key stakeholders – and suddenly all the people who had been telling us we needed to make a change from the 65s suddenly said “No stop, don’t change a thing, this was amazing”.

The 65s by the time they compete in the next race will be close to 10 years old – but they are still in great shape. We see a very key opportunity to bring in youth [and diversity] into that side of it. We are targeting the crew composition in that class to try to encourage the Olympic sailors into ocean racing.

So we have put three age brackets into it: Under 26; under 30; (in the world of sailing we seem to think that under 30 is youth, but if you were playing soccer you are close to retirement). We also require three of the crew to be over 30 and in the “experienced” bracket. The idea of that is to have experienced offshore racers who are going to ensure that the racing level is very high and they can impart their knowledge of how to sail in the Southern Ocean. They can take these Olympic campaigners who are amazing sailors and mold them, guide them and give them the skills they need to sail on the edge but safely in the Southern Ocean.

That way the next generation can come through and that’s what it’s all about: creating the next legacy. We have got to find the next generation of Olympic sailors and get them into our side of the sport by creating opportunities for them.

People like the Pete Burling’s [and Blair Tuke’s] of this world,

even though they have won the Olympics and the America’s Cup, were completely driven to compete in this event because of what it is, its legacy and what it stands for.

[This race] is all about the performance, commitment and the passion. We still have no prize money in this race although we have had suggestions from some of the new teams coming to the race saying why don’t we put a million bucks prize up?

Well number one we would have to find a million Euros, but number two from my perspective having been involved in the race for twenty years it would really take something away from the race if we were racing purely for prize money because it’s always been about the honour and prestige of sailing around the world.

On sustainability Sustainability-wise I think it would be fair to say that we spearheaded a bit of drive in the world of sailing and sponsorship and sports marketing with what we did in the last edition of the race, and we are certainly aiming to build on that as we take it forward.

Sailing is very uniquely positioned to not only use our communications platforms globally but also to actually do something [practical]. We go to corners of the world and observe things in corners of the world where other people just don’t go – unless they are fishing illegally.

Two of our boats in the last race carried scientific equipment that were sampling for microplastics on the way around the world.

We will do that again although that will probably have to be

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REGATTA NEWS On the timing of the name change over It’s probably been a bit confusing [from the outside] but the situation is that the deal has been done [but] we are known as the Volvo Ocean Race until such a day that we switch over to the new name. That will probably happen at the end of this month [October] or next month [November] – it’s just working its way through the Spanish registration as we change companies.

On the prospect of a bright future for the race

constrained to the 65 class because it will be quite tricky to sample water on a 60 if you are flying.

On Diversity in the race I think our greatest achievement in the last race is that we actually stopped talking about women in the race. They were just there as members of the team.

We were fortunate with the crew numbers in the last edition of the race that we were able to come up with a rule which made sense and weighed things towards taking females [aboard].

We even had the pleasure of watching an all-male crew evolve into having to take female crew.

We had female skippers, female navigators, female boat captains.

So we have put this whole diversity thing to bed for a while I think. Back in the days when I first started sailing with people like Adrienne Cahalan, we were all just out there as members of a team.

I feel like we have got ourselves back to a good place but we do have some challenges going forward. We debriefed all the female sailors in the race in the last edition. [We asked them] how did they feel on board, were they just given the shit jobs - the cooking, the sponging – and it wasn’t the case.

Some of the young driven girls

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were saying “oh I didn’t get to drive that much”, but neither did I when I was 27 years old on one of these boats. You have to earn your keep on that [score].

So I think we solved the problem but it is something we have to protect going forward and in the IMOCA class that’s not going to be that easy. I asked all the girls in the race last time and asked them if we had to force a rule in would they be happy with that?

The comeback was “yes we are happy for you to do that because we understand that if you don’t do it then there will be no females on those boats. And that’s where we have got to with the Notice of Race.

On the next key steps We have got a Notice of Race out – which is provisional – which is the conceptual side of where we want to take the race. We will try to finalise that Notice of Race at the Paris Boat Show on the eleventh of December. So there is a heap of work going on in the background at the moment.

We are taking input from all aspects [of the sailing community]. A lot of it is very constructive but it’s not all people saying: “you guys are doing a fantastic job”. There are a lot of very good ideas coming in and there are a lot of things forcing us to change the way we are doing it. So we are trying to incorporate that into those documents [– the

NOR and Sailing Instructions].

[By then] we will then have the CPA (the commercial participation agreement) – the agreement we have with the teams – available too so we will be open for entries at that point.

On the three key elements of the race The Notice of Race for us defines what the race is all about and it’s about three key pillars for us: As an organisation we are very much going back to running a yacht race around the world – and that is our key focus.

We want to focus very much on the Sustainability side of things and build our profile on that.

Finally we want to bring the sporting side of the race all the way back up to where it has been.

In a nutshell, we have a heap of work to do but the future is very bright as we try to merge two worlds together and take a new form of the race that is going to enable us to bring design and innovation back in, and to protect the one-design and really create a platform for youth to come through.

Answering a question about possible changes to the course for the next race I think from the last race getting back in the Southern Ocean was pretty key. It brought the race back to life – gave it its lifeblood back. When we look towards putting a racecourse together there are two things that go into it.

One is safety. I think we have to be rounding Cape Horn early in March – we can’t be leaving it until into April. And as we look at the areas we are going into we are seeing the weather systems around the world get much more powerful. So we have to be careful on the timing of the boats and where we are sending them.

We want to return the race to its DNA as much as possible and I can say this much – there were

thirteen editions [stopovers] in the last race and we are sure as hell not doing that again.

We would like to see a smaller number [of stopovers] and in the Notice of Race we have said all the main continents and up to 10 stopovers.

as we can to the teams, but it will be team driven. So if they want a shared sail loft, or measurement area or some aspects of The Boatyard, we can provide them, but it will be at the teams’ request – we won’t be forcing it on them.

We have started the host city procurement process now, so we are talking to the potential host cities around the world and we will stitch a racecourse together based around that.

Then when it comes to the 65s we are looking at what is the most effective thing to do.

Obviously, one of the greatest things with these boats was the way that they were maintained and how reliable they were in the last edition of the race.

We hope to have the racecourse announced by June next year.

On the prospects for The Boatyard shared services facility Obviously when we get back into a fleet of development boats we can’t be hauling all their sails and dagger boards out next door to one another. So I think at this stage for the Open 60s we will be going back to the old model where you look after your own teams.

We will be providing infrastructure to set up your own team base, and we will be looking to offer as many shared services

It’s hard to say now that yes there will definitely be a Boatyard but that’s a difficult thing to step away from and we need to look at the combinations and how that might work. That’s actually top of the agenda right now – working out how that might work.

We definitely want to get the number of stopovers down and the duration of the race down as well. If we can we want to be finishing the race in mid-June and not at the end of June.

We do have a few critical points: if you are going to go to the east coast of the US you can’t get in there before the first week of May because it’s frozen. That’s if we go up north and we saw what happened [if we go further south] to Miami – nobody’s really that interested.

So there’s a couple of parameters there but the intention is to make it as short as possible.

But the stopovers will become longer for the 60s to be repaired – there will be more damage for sure – and for little bit more crew [down]time.

Answering a question of the length of the race

Answering a question on which fleets will race for the overall prize

If you read the Notice of Race at the moment you will see it looks enormous, but we have set the maximum parameters to allow ourselves to do what we have to inside that.

At the moment we have said that the main trophy is for the 60 class, and that we are going to run the 65s as a youth challenge.

But we have had quite a lot of strong pushback on that. Not so

much on the overall trophy but where we are placing what we are calling the Youth Challenge.

So we are looking at ways we may be able to have something that is shared in common between the two. We are working on that with feedback on the preliminary Notice of Race from the IMOCA guys and everyone else.

Answering a question about the number of crew on IMOCA 60 At the moment we are five plus one – so that’s four males, one female, and an OBR. Or, it’s four females, two males, and an OBR – a little bit cramped. It’s a really tricky one and it is where we are trying to merge the two worlds.

We have come from a world that is fully-crewed so for us in the back of our heads the crew is 10. We are trying to merge into a world where [the crew] is one.

So we are trying to find a good middle road which makes sense on those boats.

We think we are there – we have done a lot of work on it and we have asked a lot of people, so that’s where we are sitting at the moment.

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Alice C I’ A Widdows is a Regatta Manager on the classic yacht regatta circuit.

A keen yachtswomen and self - confessed island hopping addict, preferably by boat.

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CLASSIC REGATTAS ROUNDUP I am always somewhat humbled when recognized on the dock.

My Publisher Simon tells me that the magazine flies off of the shelves at my local yacht club in Puerto Andratx so it is always a great honor when I’m home and approached by sailors keen to talk about classic yacht racing.

(I’m sure that the good food and rose at Paco’s restaurant is a contributing factor to such enthusiasm!) Thank you, dear readers, for following this column for another year and I wish you all a Happy and healthy Christmas.

The Panerai Transat Classique January 8th, 2019 The fourth edition of The Panerai Transat Classique promises some thrilling ocean racing for the 14 participating classic yachts. The challenge of sailing 3,000 nautical miles between Lanzarote and St Kitts starts on the 8th January 2019 when the fleet will set sail from The Canaries across the Atlantic Ocean, final destination Christophe Harbour, St Kitts.

The luxury of Buddy Darby’s superyacht marina will be very welcome after what is sure to be an exciting crossing! Founded

by The Atlantic Yacht Club the first edition of this event in 2008 saw 25 yachts race from Agadir, Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast to St Barth's French West Indies. The winner on corrected time was the 14.85 metre Olin

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Stephens Stiren built in 1963, a yacht with great pedigree. Stiren competed in The Admirals Cup in 1965 and in 2007 she was victorious in The British Classic Week and Round The Island Race.

Stiren returns to participate in the 2019 edition.

The 2019 entries range from the 10 metre Dreva to the three masted schooner 49 metre J. Samuel White & Co designed Xarifa, built originally for Franklin Morse Singer the famous American sewing machine

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indicating first the minutes and seconds remaining until the start and, once the countdown is completed, the time elapsed since the start of the race. Other functions and features enhance this precision instrument, making it the perfect companion for life at sea: the classic Panerai device protecting the winding crown, which helps to ensure the watch’s water-resistance to 10 bar (a depth of about 100 metres); the fly back chronograph with two counters, for measuring two partial times in quick succession; the tachymeter scale in knots on the flange, for calculating the speed of the boat; the power reserve of three days, ideal for covering the requirements of a long weekend at sea; and the device for zeroing the seconds hand to achieve perfect synchronization.

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REGATTA NEWS magnate. She has even made an appearance in a Bond film. Now a regular on the Mediterranean regatta circuit Xarifa will reign over the fleet. Other entries include Hilaria a 17 meter Sparkman & Stephens design built in 1966 she sports a solid aluminum hull with a mahogany interior.

The one to watch is Lys the 16.56 meter Sparkman & Stephens sloop built by Sangermani in 1956. Lys is owned by the French single-handed yachtsman Philippe Monnet who has set many sailing records including one round-the-world record. She is incredibly fast in light airs, very handy for the doldrums.

Also taking part in the race will be Panerai’s 1936 Fife, the 22.20 meter Eilean, tackling the 38th transatlantic crossing of her career.

To honor the most extreme classic race in the world, sponsor of the event the Florentine luxury watch maker Panerai have created the Luminor Regatta Transat Classique. A limited edition of only 150 examples will be made. The 3,000 nautical miles of the race route is engraved on the back of the watch together with the logo of the race. I hope Sailing Santa is reading this!

Yachting is the Winner for Sparkman & Stephens The big news from Newport this season is that Donald Tofias, of Newport, RI, has purchased the iconic yacht design and brokerage firm Sparkman & Stephens.

Donald will assume the role of President of the firm, having purchased 100% of the assets.

A lifelong sailor, Donald is a regular on the international regatta circuit with his entourage of antipodean crew and skilled female sailors. He often refers to himself as having the wooden boat disease, “real bad” and over the past 30 years has owned and campaigned a Waldo Howland and Ray Hunt, Jr. Concordia Yawl, a W. Starling Burgess Cutter.

Donald gave me my first job in the industry 20 years ago with The W-Class Racing Yachts during their first global regatta campaign. The W.76 sloops, designed by Joel White will now be marketed by Sparkman & Stephens. Wild Horses is still

owned and campaigned by Tofias.

Her sister ship White Wings is based in St Barth’s owned by a prominent shipping tycoon.

Of his new role and purchase Tofias said, “We intend to preserve the history of Sparkman & Stephens, while at the same time building and expanding on its great tradition in yacht design and brokerage.”

The company will be headquartered in Newport, RI which Donald refers to fondly as “the yachting capital of the world.”

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REGATTA NEWS The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2019 Registration Now Open The Mediterranean Superyacht racing season will open once again in Porto Cervo with the 12th edition of The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta taking place from 3 to 8 June 2019.

The 2019 edition will debut a new format, with the event taking place over five days instead of four in order to allow for any cancelled racing to be rescheduled.

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New Zealand Millennium Cup

30th Jan – 2nd Feb

Auckland, NZ

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Superyacht Challenge Antigua

31st Jan – 3 Feb

Antigua , WI

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Rorc Caribbean 600

18th Feb

Antigua, WI

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St Barth’s Bucket Regatta

21st - 24th March

St Barth’s, FWI

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The Loro Piana Superyacht

3rd – 8th June

Porto Cervo, Sardinia yccs.it

The Superyacht Cup

19th - 22nd June

Palma de Mallorca

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The Candy Store Cup

25th – 27th July

Newport, RI

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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

2 – 8 Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia

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Les Voiles de St Tropez

28th Sept – 6th Oct

St Tropez, France

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Unique courses through the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago and natural buoys set against turquoise waters will act as the backdrop to the sailing action, while back ashore a dedicated programme of activities will be organised for owners and their guests.

The regatta is open to sailing yachts of 27 meters and above with a current ORCsy or ORCcs (Corinthian Spirit Class) Handicap Certificate.

The Notice of Race and Entry Form is available at www.alicewiddows.com.

Alice Widdows Regatta Management is Official Supplier to YCCS and The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 20 October – Trofeo Australia – Pollensa This was moved from the original date, which had been blown off - literally. Ffugue, Stormtrouper and Ffiel Good showed up to compete. As Francisco didn’t have a crew, John sailed with him, and Stephen piloted the rib. Courses were to be sausagetriangle, with two races planned.

To save time, we’d do the start first, then lay the windward mark at an agreed bearing and distance from the start, before doing the same for the wing mark.

In the first race, John helmed Ffugue, and was quick off the start at the committee boat end.

The other two boats went deeper in toward the Pine Walk, and lost wind coming back out to the top mark. Down the run, Ffugue consolidate their lead, with Stormtrouper and Ffiel Good fighting all the way down.

Around the top mark again, Ffugue shot down the reaches, and finished well ahead of Ffiel Good and Stormtrouper.

Race two saw Francisco take the helm and after a short time

to have to shuffle into our sailing kit in the cars.

getting in the groove. They were second to Stormtrouper at the top mark and remained there down the run. Good tactical calls saw them first at the top, tacking in just ahead of Stormtrouper.

They held their lead on the two reaches, letting Ffiel Good and Stormtrouper fight it out for second, with the latter taking the place.

Although there were only three boats, this was a very close regatta day, with many close calls on the beats, and many shifts to challenge the teams.

1 ESP 3598 Ffugue Francisco Gadala Maria / John Walker 2 2 ESP 3804 Stormtrouper ffour David Miles / Corinne Miles 5 3 GBR 3763 Ffiel Good Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 5 10 November – Liguilla de Invierno – Pollensa When we turned up at the boatyard, it was cold and windy, and looking like rain too! The Cantina was closed for winter, so we couldn’t get a warm drink either. And the changing rooms also locked meant we were going

This series is sailed with the RCNPP cruisers, a separate start on the same course – typically a coastal one. This time the cruisers started first – five boats including a Tofinou, Hallberg-Rassy and the 2018 RI prize winning First 40.

The course would take us to a buoy near windy corner, across to none off Formentor island, back to the first buoy and then home.

Once the cruisers were clear, we started, with Speedy electing to go for the beach, whilst everyone else went offshore. Soon the others went inshore, leaving only fuego fatuo off to the left. This paid off as the wind shifted and took them to the mark ten boatlengths clear of Wight Flyer in second place. They consolidated their lead down the run as the winds lightened, rounding the Formentor buoy nearly 30 seconds ahead, with Speedy and Stormtrouper tussling for third place. fuego stayed on the northern shore, whilst Wight Flyer elected to cross the bay first. Fuego decided to tack to cover Wight Flyer, but the stronger winds

were coming in from the south allowed Wight Flyer to make good use of their additional 40 kilos of muscle. They crossed ahead and arrived at the final mark with the same lead their opponents had enjoyed earlier. fuego fatuo tried everything, and started to pull up on the downwind leg, but there wasn’t enough distance to pass, and they finished second to Wight Flyer. Third place was closely contended, with Speedy just taking it, leaving Dragonfly fifth, Ffugue retired due to the strong breeze.

1 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 2 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 3 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michal Clough / Pascal Z Next up 1 December: Y series 3 Pollensa 15 December: Trofeo Navidad Pollensa Our 2019 calendar is on our website http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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NOTICE OF RACE FOR LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA 2019 ONLINE www.yccs.it Enrolment is open for the 12th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta taking place from 3 to 8 June 2019. The Notice of Race with all the relevant information is available online, on the homepage of the YCCS website and in the dedicated event section.

The 2019 edition will debut a new format, with the event taking place over five days instead of four in order to allow for any cancelled racing to be rescheduled.

Unique courses through the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago and natural buoys set against turquoise waters will act as the backdrop to the sailing action, while back ashore a dedicated programme of activities will be organised for owners and their guests.

The entry form is available online.

For further information visit the website or contact the YCCS Race Office and/or Press Office.

FRANCIS JOYON WINS THE ROUTE DU RHUM-DESTINATION GUADELOUPE www.routedurhum.com

46 minutes and 45 seconds.

Francis Joyon wins the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in new record time

The 62 year old Frenchman also won the ULTIME class which features giant trimarans.

Francis Joyon of France today took line honours and set a new record time for the 3,542-nautical mile Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo transatlantic race from Saint Malo in Brittany to Pointe-Ă -Pitre in Guadeloupe.

At the helm of the maxi-trimaran

In a thrilling head-to-head match race to the line, the closest finish since the first race in 1978, Joyon held off his younger compatriot Francois Gabart to win by only seven minutes and eight seconds.

IDEC Sport, Joyon completed the singlehanded race in seven days, 14 hours and 21 minutes, beating the existing course record by just

Times and speeds: 7d 14h 21mn 47sec at 19.42 knots on the theoretical course of 3,542 miles Actual distance traveled: 4,367 miles at 23.95 knots

ROUTE DU RHUM 1ST MAJOR SOLO CHALLENGE FOR MALIZIA II-YACHT CLUB DE MONACO chance for Boris to measure up against the competition in his progress towards the Vendee Globe 2020.

At 37, he has raced on all the world's oceans, including on Maserati with Giovanni Soldini where he first met Pierre Casiraghi who was part of the Multi 70's crew. The two sailors developed a strong friendship that led to the launch of the Malizia project. www.yacht-club-monaco.mc/en/ home-en/ Among the 120 boats competing in the 40th Route du RhumDestination Guadeloupe, are 20 IMOCA 60-footers including

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Boris Herrmann on the foiling mono-hull Malizia II-Yacht Club de Monaco, a team put together

by YCM Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi. It is the first time the Monegasque Yacht Club has entered a boat for this race and

Together they took line honours at the Palermo-Montecarlo in the TP52 class, led two campaigns on the GC32 Racing Tour circuit, finished 3rd in the Rolex Fastnet Race 2017 and established a reference time for the Monaco to Calvi (Corsica) crossing. Racing

under the "Malizia: My Ocean Challenge" banner to promote protection of the oceans, inspire and teach youngsters, and scientific research, the project is part of the YCM's sports policy and supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

Wherever the boat sails, the team arranges to meet kids at every port of call to present an educational pack of learning materials to inspire them about the sea and need to protect it.

For the science, a sensor on board measures CO2, pressure, temperature and salinity levels that are transmitted to the SOCAT database which the science community world-wide has access to, in a partnership with the Max Planck Institute in Hamburg and Geomar in Kiel.

REGATTA NEWS then emerging boat builder, Nautor’s Swan.

Naturally the pageantry tied to this year’s race provided an opportunity for the likes of Ripard Snr to reminisce on the first edition of the contest. A race contested by eight yachts, conceived in the summer of that year, and which took almost every available hour between then and the start to ensure the race could take place.

ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE A record breaking fleet embarked on the 50th anniversary Rolex Middle Sea Race with the dedication, perseverance and spirit which has come to define this famous international offshore race throughout the past five decades. 130 yachts representing 29 countries, uniting seasoned campaigners, intrepid first timers and those drawn back to Malta after decade long absences. Motivation charged by the prospect of being part of a unique edition of the race.

The Rolex Middle Sea Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, was founded in 1968 principally to provide local Corinthian sailors with more challenging opportunities to sail in the Mediterranean winter.

From that humble ideal fifty years ago, today stands an international event of significant stature.

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Rolex, marking its six decade long association with yachting this year, has been Title Sponsor since 2002. This partnership between club and watch brand has coincided with the race’s resurgence over the past fifteen years.

The Main Prizes One statistic not threatened this year was the 11-year old race record. However, in claiming a fourth straight monohull line honours success, and a fifth overall, American George David is now that specific award’s most decorated skipper. Even the fastest multihull, Maserati Multi 70, skippered by Giovanni Soldini, was unable to surpass the increasingly resilient time of 47 hours, 55 minutes and 3 seconds set by David’s previous Rambler in 2007. Overall victory

on IRC handicap belonged to Géry Trenteseaux’s JPK 11.80 Courrier Recommandé from France. The very same Trentesaux who three years ago prevailed from a fleet of 356 yachts to claim the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race.

Time for Reflection How fitting that a French skipper triumphed in the race’s golden anniversary. After all, it was a Frenchman, Albert Debarge, who in 1968 offered his friend John Ripard Snr the opportunity to choose a yacht to sail the inaugural race. A race, Ripard, a renowned local sailor, would go on to win.

“His only condition was that the boat’s name had to be Josian, which was his wife’s name,” recalled Ripard who opted to commission a design from a

Alan Green, a British sailor living in Malta in the late 1960s, one of the race’s co-founders, was invited to be part of this year’s celebrations. “Seeing 130 boats today is a dream come true,” he observed at one of the many special events organised for this year’s celebrations. “When we started this race I was in no doubt that the formula was right. In one of the first press releases I wrote in 1968, and perhaps owing to the impetuous nature of youth, we already gave the race the title ‘a classic’. This is a title it richly deserves today.”

By the time that first race came around, the toll of organising and promoting the event, involving some 50 different bodies, had squeezed almost all of Green’s energy. Following the race start on 30 November 1968, Green, who insisted upon taking part, recalls sleeping for much of the first 200-nautical miles. Once rested he helped drive Sandettie to third place overall. Ripard, approaching his 90th birthday, reflects on how times have changed: “When you go off on a race today, you can press a button and know exactly where you are, how fast you are going, what the course is exactly. In those days it was a question of monitoring and logging your move every half an hour or so. Your course, your calculated speed. The

difference between then and now is astronomical.”

that they would be back to try again in 2019.

Splendid Racecourse

As the frontrunners continued to arrive in Valletta during the race’s third evening, it became evident that this was not going to be a big boat race. What followed was a procession of yachts crossing the finish line in Malta and assuming temporary leadership of the race. Momo, Endlessgame, Tonnerre de Glen, all at one stage could dream of success.

Then on the fourth afternoon of the race, Trentesaux’s yacht, launched earlier this year, picked up pace down the west coast of Sicily. Her times at the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa suggested she needed to be taken seriously. And on arriving in Malta, Courrier Recommandé assumed leadership of the race.

The scene was set for a French boat to win the race for the third time – following Antares in 1981 and Spirit of Ad Hoc in 2008.

What remains true of the first race and today’s is the wild beauty of the racecourse.

Originally a clockwise route around Sicily, today it is a 606nm anticlockwise passage that still takes in scenic and tactical junctures like the Strait of Messina, Etna, the volcanic island of Stromboli, the rugged Aeolian and Egadi islands, beginning and finishing off Valletta, the 2018 European Capital of Culture.

“The racecourse is the most scenic in the world. It has got a lot of history and has very variable wind conditions. It can be heavy, it can be light,” added George David whose crew on the 88-ft Maxi Rambler return each year to Malta not only for the charm of the racecourse but with a single-minded mission. “We come back every year because when the race record is broken again we want to make sure it’s us who break it.”

A Small Boat Race On the dawn of the race start though, David was already aware that setting a new fastest finish time was highly unlikely.

An arduous passage from Capo Passero towards the Strait of Messina during the first evening and night allied those concerns. Although Rambler and the frontrunners picked up speed following the rounding of Stromboli, she finished in the early hours of Tuesday morning over 14 hours outside of the race benchmark. Proud of setting a record number of line honours victories on arrival in Grand Harbour, Valletta, David was immediately briefing his crew

Making 600-nm History Trentesaux’s success is not born from an in-depth knowledge of the course - he has only taken part in the race once before, in 1982 as a 23-year old who had just completed his military service. Rather it is a triumph fuelled by a passion for offshore sailing and as he identifies: “A very strong team, a good boat, a great crew and good sails.”

Following the Rolex Fastnet, Trentesaux retired from offshore racing, ‘an addiction’ he was able to contain for only three years.

“I love the atmosphere of offshore racing and I couldn’t resist coming back to the Rolex Middle Sea Race this year.”

Amongst Trentesaux’s all French crew was another former Rolex Fastnet winner. Alexis Loison who made history in 2013 when, with his father Pascal, they became

REGATTA NEWS defining. Perhaps no boat embodied this more than the race’s last finisher, L’Aventure, which spent five days, 13 hours and 45 minutes at sea. Likewise, those who sailed double-handed and for whom resources are extended. In this Class, last year’s overall race winning owner Igor Rytov triumphed with Bogatyr.

A year ago, an exhausted Rytov remarked that he couldn’t conceive returning to the race.

Yet twelve months later, the Russian sailor attacked the course with just as much vigour and determination.

A Time for Celebration

the race’s first-ever doublehanded winners.

“This is a magnificent, beautiful race course. We had a lot of wind during the last 24 hours of the race, 15 of which were really challenging,” explained Trentesaux on arrival. Perhaps though the key moment came when the yacht broached off Pantelleria. Trentesaux, the skipper, leader and most experienced member of the crew, assumed the helming duties for four hours, using all of his guile to ensure Courrier Recommandé’s crew settled any nerves and recovered lost ground at a critical stage.

Having won the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, Courrier Recommandé are planning on travelling to Australia for 2019's 75th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart.

A tantalising opportunity for Trentesaux to become the first skipper to win all three of the Rolex-partnered 600-nm offshore races.

First Time Achievers Competing for the first time, and amongst the crews to travel furthest to Malta were the Filipino sailors on the 40-ft Hurricane Hunter. In a race that witnessed 31 retirements,

their sense of accomplishment on crossing the finish line off Valletta was palpable. ”We never thought about not finishing,” explained skipper Albert Altura.

“It was a tough race for us. We always kept pressing. We had all the challenges that a big race presents – broken sails, blown out spinnakers. The crew were all composed, our spirit was never broken. The wind conditions in this race made us better sailors.” While winning the main prizes and classes is a significant incentive at the race, the experiences gained and challenges conquered in completing the race are as memorable and character

Another of the invited guests, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston returned to Malta, thirty-eight years after he completed the race. His one appearance in 1970 came just eighteen months after his ground-breaking solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe.

Observing this year’s race start from Saluting Battery, Valletta, Knox-Johnston commented: “Everyone thinks it is the strong winds which are difficult.

Sailing when there is no wind, that’s when the skills come in. That is why this is such an attractive race, because you get that combination.”

Fittingly, Knox-Johnston is also celebrating a golden anniversary of his own in 2018. His worldgirdling adventure having started on 14 June, 1968. A legendary achievement for which his trusted navigational aide was a Rolex timepiece, the very reward bestowed on Trentesaux for winning the Rolex Middle Sea Race fifty years later. It is indeed, a significant year for yachting anniversaries.

No races were held from 1984 to 1995 so, although this was the 50th anniversary of the race, it actually marked the 39th edition.

The 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race takes place next year, starting on Saturday, 19 October. And, undoubtedly, more stories of passion, skill and determination will be recorded in the history of this classic race.

The Rolex Middle Sea Race is supported by the Ministry for Tourism, the Malta Tourism Authority, Transport Malta, Yachting Malta, Marina di Valletta, Grand Hotel Excelsior Marina and the Grand Harbour Marina.

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DIVERSE YACHTS AND C-DESIGNS MERGE INTO DIVERSE PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS together for several years at the cutting edge of yacht racing technology.

Diverse Yachts www.diverseps.com sales@diverseps.com A new global force in the highperformance yacht racing and superyacht industry Two renowned British marine technology companies – Diverse Yachts and C-Designs – are to merge to form a new powerhouse organisation aimed at better serving the global highperformance yacht racing and superyacht industry.

Diverse Yachts is a leading supplier of custom marine electronics, technical hardware, and load cells, while C-Designs is known for its expertise around the design, manufacture and integration of yacht hydraulics, electrics, and mechanical and electronic control systems.

The two specialist companies have been working closely

They have a shared history of delivering innovative, freethinking solutions to their collective client base which includes America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and IMOCA 60 teams, as well as many other grand prix racing, superyacht and high-performance cruising projects.

Now the natural progression of this collaborative joint approach is to join together as a single company under the new name: Diverse Performance Systems – a move which brings benefits of scale and will enable more intensive utilisation of R&D, manufacturing, as well as administration and management.

C-Designs’ significant investments in CNC machining capability and state of the art CAD/CAM software will provide the new company with a complete inhouse manufacturing service, assuring production quality and providing timely delivery and

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greater flexibility to prototype development projects.

Diverse Yachts director and cofounder Lou Varney will step back from the day to day running of the business after over 30 years at the helm.

C-Designs owner and founder Nick McGarry will lead the new company as managing director, while Graham Lewis of C-Designs will become technical director.

“The merger means our clients will be able to take advantage of a one stop shop for the design, installation and optimisation of all on-board systems,” McGarry said.

“The two companies have worked closely in the past but now we can provide our clients with a single point of contact for sales, design, project management and ongoing support.”

“The combined staff’s broad range of technical expertise will be backed up with a state-of-theart manufacturing facility utilising the latest in CAD CAM software guaranteeing excellent quality control and efficient lead times.

“Diverse Performance Systems can now provide owners and builders with fully-integrated systems packages which combine all the yacht’s control, monitoring and sailing instruments into efficient centralised systems.”

As part of the merger which will take place during November

Instead Varney – a renowned yachtsman and a past America’s Cup winner – will take on a consultancy role to support the new company by utilising his vast wealth of knowledge, experience and industry relationships.

Additionally, Varney will continue to lead specialist composite manufacturer Tropical Engineering – a company which will maintain a close working relationship with Diverse Performance Systems.

Meanwhile Diverse Yachts executive directors and worldrenowned professional racing sailors Will Best and Simon Fisher will continue in their roles as ambassadors for Diverse Performance Systems, developing new contacts and providing direct feedback from the cutting edge of the sport.

Diverse Performance Systems primary location will be in the United Kingdom at Hamblele-Rice on the banks of Southampton Water.

AROUND THE REGIONS - GIBRALTAR

STROMBOLIAN ERUPTIONS Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com We had stood on the edge of the Isola di Vulcano crater to admire the steam and hydrogen sulphide gas emanating from its guts but it seemed a timid volcano. From the top of the crater we had spied the much more active eruptions of Stromboli some 25 nM to the north. So after two nights at the western anchorage we heaved anchor in the early evening with the intention of sailing to and drifting off the western coast of Stromboli to see and hear Stromboli's throaty eruptions.

The wind was very light so once again we had to motor. We left the island of Lipari to port and then headed east of Panarea.

All these islands have volcanic origins and are surrounded by rock pinnacles so you have to carefully thread your way through. Thank goodness for GPS chart plotters which are accurate to within 5m! Remember however that they can be fallible so don't rely on GPS and back it up with some visual pilotage. The island of Panarea seems to be a favourite of the super rich judging by the size of the yachts that were standing off this island.

At around midnight we arrived off Stromboli and closed to within 1nM. There are green buoys marking the safe zone from the edge of the lava field. Soon after our arrival we were treated to a display of Strombolian fireworks. The volcano makes a roar which sounds like a jet engine as it ejects the lava. My biggest regret is that without a good camera and stable platform it is impossible to capture the long aperture timings required to produce decent photos of the eruptions. You have to imagine them if I describe a plume of red hot rocks and orange lava flying into the air at speed accompanied by an awesome roar. There are only so many "wows" you can verbalise without trivialising this awesome display of nature. After 90 minutes we moved slowly towards the north coast where an underwater ledge provides the only anchorage around the island.

As we closed the anchorage we were mesmerised by the tens of twinkly lights in the sky only to realise that these were the anchor lights of the yachts

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at the anchorage. We quickly slowed down to orientate ourselves and try to find a space to accommodate Citadel. After a while tiptoeing our way quietly through the boats at anchor we decided to anchor astern a large, well lit super yacht that provided some protection and illuminated Citadel against the charcoal black sky.

Before going to bed we verified that the yacht "Wanderlust DNA" belonging to Darren and Alex was also in the anchorage.

We were carrying registration renewal documents for Darren and weeks earlier in a casual conversation about where to post the documents to we realised that we would both be in the same area at the same time. We agreed to link up to handover the documents in person.

Boatshed Gibraltar provides registration services for yachts on the Gibraltar Part 1 Red Ensign Registry. In this case a very personalised service.

In the morning after a quick breakfast we visually identified "Wanderlust DNA". Once again we threaded our way through the busy anchorage to come close enough to the port aft quarter of Wanderlust so that one of my crew dangling from a stay and the guardrail managed to hand over the envelope. Darren was so impressed with Boatshed Gibraltar's personalised delivery service that he may want to repeat but this was definitely a unique encounter!

With our delivery done we set course for Lipari. We felt entitled to a couple of days in a marina as we had now been either sailing or at anchor for 6 days and we needed some Italian cuisine topped by those marvellous gelatos.

By the way did you know that a yacht does not even have to come to Gibraltar to be registered? If you are interested in registering a boat in Gibraltar then you can find our contact details at www.boatshedgibraltar.com.

AROUND THE REGIONS - BARCELONA

THE MEDITERRANEAN’S CUSTOMER-CENTRIC SUPERYACHT SHOW BY LYBRA, IS EXPECTED TO SEE A 30% INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE

www.thesuperyachtshow.com www.oneoceanportvell.com.

The Superyacht Show, the Mediterranean’s first and only customer-centric superyachting

show organised by LYBRA (Large Yacht Brokers´ Association), will return to OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona for the next three years following the success of this year’s event. The 2019 show will

take place the second week of May 2019.

Created by LYBRA, a trade association now comprising nine of the world’s leading superyacht brokerage companies - Burgess, Edmiston, Fraser, IYC, Merlewood & Associates, Northrop & Johnson, Ocean Independence, Yachtzoo and, as of 2018 Y.CO - the four-day show offers esteemed companies the opportunity to showcase their incredible fleet of superyachts.

Raphael Sauleau, President of LYBRA comments:“The first edition of The Superyacht Show exceeded all our expectations.

This show is an ambitious project, with its focus entirely on creating a unique visitor experience; displaying incredible superyachts in a world-class marina such as OneOcean Port Vell. The success of 2018 has led buyers to recognise the attractive opportunity The Superyacht Show offers and we’re very happy to announce we’ll be working again with OneOcean Port Vell, a marina which offers some of the best facilities and services in the region to cater for this kind of event."

The Superyacht Show, which in 2018 welcomed 22 superyachts for the duration of the show, expects to see a 30% growth in the number of participating superyachts next year as the presummer buying opportunity this prestigious event offers ahead

of the Mediterranean summer season is recognised.

The client-centric show gives yachting companies, global luxury brands and a wealth of prestigious sponsors a platform to create a unique buyer experience that is relaxed, elegant and enjoyable. Capitalising on the success of 2018, the 2019 show will further expand its offering, with an increase in the number of notable brands and sponsors - which for 2018 included Aston Martin, Bulgari, Airbus, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona and Foglizzo - as well as incorporating several major shipyards.

Ignacio Erroz, General Manager at OneOcean Port Vell comments:“Hosting The Superyacht Show for the next three years is an exciting announcement for OneOcean Port Vell, and one that will enable us to showcase the marina’s outstanding beauty and extensive facilities catering to superyachts, whilst also cementing Barcelona’s status as a key yachting destination in the Mediterranean.

Visitors from across the industry brokers, Captains and consumers - will be able to experience a unique offering, all located within a relaxed and enjoyable setting in one of Europe’s most beautiful and vibrant cities.”

This announcement will strengthen OneOcean Port Vell’s reputation as a global key player in the superyacht industry having already played host to a number of notable superyachting events including the MYBA Charter Show and the International Barcelona Boat Show.

With visitor experience at its core, OneOcean Port Vell is revered for its outstanding facilities and connections.

Located only 16km from Barcelona’s El Prat airport, and moments from the vibrant city centre, the leading Mediterranean port boasts an array of amenities which include OneOcean Club, an exclusive private members club, The Gallery, a superyacht industry hub that offers crew members a waterside retreat of relaxation and wellness in addition to 24hour security. A team of highly qualified professionals are also continually on hand to ensure owners, guests, captains and crew have everything they need from safety, comfort, security and entertainment.

PORT GINESTA IN BARCELONA CHOSEN AS HOME FOR YEAR ROUND BOAT TRIAL FACILITY

After a lengthy study of where to locate and open a new permanent trials base, Beneteau has chosen Port Ginesta in Barcelona. The inauguration, attended by Annette Roux, Luca Brancaleon, general manager of Beneteau, Pere Padrosa, general manager of the marinas and airports of Catalonia, Rodolf Guasch, the brand’s Catalan dealer and 35 European journalists, took place at the end of October. The Port Ginesta base will allow customers, journalists and partners to try out new sailing yachts and motorboats all year round, in addition to big boats proposed by the Vendée boatyard.

Among the four sites considered – Barcelona, Cannes, Palma and Nice – Port Ginesta was the clear choice said Beneteau, for technical reasons and for its overall attractiveness. Yves Mandin, manager of the project and of the Premium Service, stressed that apart from the close proximity to an international airport, the city’s vitality and its cultural influence, “Barcelona

has a mild climate and excellent sailing conditions. The Port Ginesta marina is well-sheltered and access to the sea is quick, with no channel as you enter the port. What’s more, we have succeeded in obtaining a dedicated building for 3 years and eight 15-metre moorings in the marina. It has also be agreed to extend this to cater to smaller boats.”

Up until now, the builder combined 10 days of press trials and customer trials twice a year.

This short-term solution meant customers had to wait several months before being able to try out a boat they were interested in. By offering trials all year long in a dedicated base flying the brand’s colours, Beneteau says it is giving its customers and the press a new experience centred on high availability of boats and teams with increasingly customised guidance and greater comfort.

AROUND THE REGIONS - MALTA

CULTIVATING A CREW CULTURE Emma Cassar Head of PR & Events Camper and Nicholsons Grand Harbour Marina (+356) 99116806 emma@ghm.com.mt For many crew, the feeling of missing loved ones and special events back home is all too familiar. Birthdays are very often celebrated onboard as well as family holidays such as Christmas and New Year. It comes as no surprise then, that crew find themselves forming bonds with other crew members which, more often than not, turn into long lasting friendships. The crew become somewhat of a family and the vessel, a home away from home. With this in mind, Camper and Nicholsons’ Grand Harbour Marina Malta is striving to create a Crew Culture on the dock through various events and activities specifically organised for yacht crew.

Gordon Vassallo, Marina Manager stated, ‘’The End of the Summer Season saw the return of our resident Superyachts and their crew along with some new arrivals. We therefore decided to kick things off with a Mid-Week Welcome Back Party, which has turned into somewhat of a weekly tradition. Sometimes we even shake things up by throwing

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in a theme which is always something crew love to get involved with.’’ Every Wednesday crew are encouraged to come down and meet up with their neighbouring crew members, over some food and drink, and get to know the other ‘yachtie’s they share the dock with.

In fact, our annual Halloween Party, which is always a success, lived up to its expectations this year with crew going above and beyond with their costumes.

This year the crew of MY 6711 GEO took home the trophy for best costume for their fantastic interpretation of Cruella Devil and her 101 Dalmatians.

Pumpkins where also delivered to each crew a few days before, by the marina, in attempts to host a crew pumpkin carving competition. We were blown away by the effort from all crew but special mention must be given to the crew of MY SKY who impressed us all with their pumpkin carving skills.

Although social events are a great way of getting crew together and mingling, we have a diverse selection of activities to keep crew busy throughout the winter season. We offer complimentary yoga and circuit training classes which have proven to be very popular, as well

as weekly Football Tournaments which sees our GHM staff getting involved with crew aswell. We have received a lot of positive feedback from Captains and Crew which motivate us into keeping these initiatives going.

A Winter in port can sometimes be a little disheartening for those who miss being out on the water on a daily basis. This has prompted us into organising monthly cruising regattas and SB20 rallys. It has been great seeing crew getting involved and back out on the water to show off their skills. Moreover, locals with berths in our marina enjoy interacting with yacht crew and have them onboard to take part in these races.

Such events as the Rolex Middle Sea Race as well as the world renowned Super League Triathlon were highlights for our crew to witness and participate in throughout this off season. Crew were also treated to a Classic Car Show with the option of taking a ride in their choice of classic car by way of a donation to raise funds for Mens Mental Health, and it was a fantastic success.

We are only a few months into the ‘off season’ and already we feel a crew community forming.

The marina is full of life, with crew hanging out together after work at the numerous café’s

and restaurants found down at the marina and taking part in extracurricular activities as a community out of their own accord. ‘’As ex yacht crew myself, I understand the importance of such a community and culture being available for crew as they enter a port, especially if it is one they have never been to before. ‘’ The yachting community is very tight knit and fast growing, so we feel it is important for them to feel at home and create connections and friendships with other crew they may meet throughout their career. The scope of creating a crew culture at Grand Harbour Marina is to make crew feel comfortable not just on the yacht they work on but also in their port of call and see us too, as part of their extended family. In order to achieve this, we are working on strengthening the relationship between Marina Staff and Yacht Crew to create a community of likeminded individuals from all over the globe.

For further information about winter or summer berthing tariffs or to enquire about one of our 250 berths we have on offer kindly contact info@ghm.com.mt or call on +35621800700.

MALTESE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Maltese Limited Partnerships, also known as a partnership ‘en commandite’ (or Malta LP), are providing a practical and secure method of yacht ownership.

Malta LPs offer the same limited liability advantages that a limited liability company does.

However, they also provide transparency and so protection from benefit in kind taxes, which may otherwise be due in many European countries if the traditional limited liability company is used.

Here Sarnia Yachts give an insight into the benefits of Malta Limited Partnerships.

How is a Malta Limited Partnership (Malta LP) Structured?

A Malta LP has at least two partners, one of whom will be the general partner. The general partner has the same liability as that of a sole trader, but the limited partner(s) will have limited liability to the Partnership’s assets. When structured correctly Malta LPs can give the same desired full limited liability that a company can provide. Additionally, these partnerships carry the same legal personality as limited liability companies.

Why are Malta LPs Beneficial to Yacht Owners?

Traditionally limited liability companies have been used for

the ownership of commercial or pleasure yachts. However, depending on the ultimate beneficial owner’s (UBO) tax residence, a Malta LP can provide advantages concerning benefit in-kind taxes.

Structured properly, a Malta LP can: - Mitigate any fiscal complication that may arise with benefit in kind. Whereas a limited liability company which can aggravate the benefit in kind position.

- Offer flexibility for multiple ownership and efficiencies in yacht administration.

Malta LPs and Tax From a Maltese fiscal position, a Malta LP can be taxed as though it were a company at 35% on taxable profits, meaning nonMalta resident UBOs will be able to claim for a rebate of 6/7ths of the tax paid. Alternatively, if it qualifies, the Malta LP can opt for the tonnage tax regime, allowing the partnership to pay a flat annual amount as tonnage tax, thereby being exempt from any other income tax.

Tonnage tax typically ranges from €500 to €2,500 but does depend on the structure or vessel flag weight.

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AROUND THE REGIONS - CARIBBEAN

PICTURE YOURSELF IN PARADISE! ST. THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA (STIR) - MARCH 22-24, 2019

stycmanager@gmail.com (340) 775-6320. stthomasinternationalregatta.com Forecast call for snow and subzero temperatures this winter? Then Register Now for the 2019 STIR. The weather is sunny with a 100% chance for great racing in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands!

Don't be left out in the cold!

Here's a special shout-out to the

Oysters, Farrs, Swans, Corbys, Pogos, Gran Soleils, Beneteau First 40.7s, Whitbread racers and more who depart in November on the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in the racing division en route to St. Lucia or St. Vincent.

Cap off a transatlantic crossing this fall with springtime racing in St. Thomas' 'Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing.'

Everyone is invited! STIR 2019 features CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association-handicap rule),

racing, cruising and bareboat classes; IRC; ORC; Multihull, Beach Cats and One-Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. Courses are a competitive and scenic mix of round-the-buoy and round-the-islands managed by a professional race committee.

What's more, there are nightly parties ashore at the regatta host, St. Thomas Yacht Club.

Register now @ www. stthomasinternationalregatta.

com! Receive a 50% discount! Pay in full for only US $150 between now and 1700 AST January 31, 2019. Entry fees increase to US $300 between February 1 and March 20, 2019. Registration for IC24s: US $200, Beach Cats: $200.

World-class racing, the chance to trade tacks with America's Cup, Volvo Ocean and Olympic crews on the water and off is what earns STIR its motto, 'We Love It Here' You will too!

GRENEDA SAILING WEEK 27TH JANUARY TO 1ST FEBRUARY

Response to on line registration has been fantastic, boats are lining up to join the start line.

Our professional race committee have been working hard on new courses and there is something for everyone from hotshot racers to gentlemen sailors and all those in between. There will be four days of exciting racing, counting towards overall results, with a lay day half way through. With a mixture of windward and leeward courses, Grenada offers different challenges for each coast. The shifting winds on the west coast call for tactical racing, while the

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windier south coast offers pure exhilaration. Classes include racer, racer/cruiser 1, racer/ cruiser 2, the ever elegant classics and if there is enough interest, a J24 and cruising class.

Our two host venues; Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina on the west coast and Secret Harbour Marina on the south coast, together with our race days sponsors: Grenada Tourism Authority, Seahawk Paints, Secret Harbour Marina and Mount Gay Rum promise exciting prizes and parties with live music every nigh

AROUND THE REGIONS - CARIBBEAN

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE CARIBBEAN CHARTER SEASON 2018 Images courtesy of IGY Marinas

By Tom Mukamal, IGY Marinas CEO

By Kind Permission OnBoardOnline.com Think back to the first time you visited the Caribbean. What captivated you the most: the crystal-clear waters, the lush greenery, or the miles of sandy beaches? Perhaps all of these along with smiling faces and warm hospitality. If you’re like most of us in yachting, you’ll have many happy memories of the people and places.

The people of the Caribbean remember you fondly too. From the dock attendants who catch your lines to the bartenders who serve your favorite drinks, the yachting community is special here, made up of enthusiasts who’ve worked and played on these waters for generations.

Visitors come year-round but winter is the main charter season, when yacht owners and their families, along with experienced and first-time charter guests, escape to this corner of paradise.

All of these allures have made

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yachting and nautical tourism an economic cornerstone of the Caribbean and, just a year after unprecedented hurricanes, the islands and the people have made a strong comeback.

As the head of the world’s largest international marina company, with five facilities in the Caribbean’s top destinations, I saw this remarkable recovery unfold. A global coalition of governments, non-profits, and private sector businesses worked closely to support the proud

and resilient local populations to obtain funds to rebuild roads, schools, hospitals and vital infrastructure. I’ve also seen how important it is for the yachting community to come back. The Caribbean recovery has taken hold and tourism is keeping it on an upward trajectory.

Whether you’re considering a charter or planning to bring your own yacht to the Caribbean, you can base your decision on sound information. Here’s an update on the available amenities, suppliers and provisioners you’ve come to rely on each season.

Where to go in the Caribbean Throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, attractions and beaches are welcoming visitors, ferries are running, and restaurants are serving up local specialties.

Across the region billions of dollars have been spent on repairs and redevelopment, and a $230 million project to modernize the airport on St.Thomas will include a ferry terminal, making it a central transportation hub.

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There’s also good news out of St. Maarten. Significant aid from the Dutch government of 550 million Euros and contributions from other governments and non-government agencies have helped to rebuild the island’s infrastructure and facilities, supporting the local community and paving the way for tourism to return. Princess Juliana International Airport is fully operational and receiving regular flights from across the globe.

At our IGY properties, from American Yacht Harbor and Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas to the Yacht Club at Isle de Sol in St. Maarten, the fuel docks are pumping, the restaurants have tables ready for you and new shops await your arrival.

Meanwhile the doors are open at ‘Fat Turtle’, the Caribbean’s most popular crew bars in Yacht Haven Grande and Yacht Club at Isle de Sol, ready to offer a fun respite during the busy charter season ahead.

With IGY resources fully operational, we are heralding a

AROUND THE REGIONS - CARIBBEAN superior level of service for our guests with plans to expand our presence in the region on both St. Maarten and St. Thomas.

Service Providers Standing By When heading thousands of miles from home, you need provisions and parts to be delivered quickly and efficiently. You also expect reliable air transportation, a good Internet connection and peace of mind that a medical emergency would be dealt with swiftly. The trusted service providers which yacht owners, charter guests, and crew rely on in the Caribbean are ready for business, and the local markets popular with superyacht chefs are back selling seasonal produce and delivering dockside.

We’re grateful that every one of our IGY Anchor Club Strategic Partners is ready to handle your requests. Some are also based in the marina, for example, National Marine Suppliers is open in Yacht Club Isle de Sol, St. Maarten and Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas.

Think back again to that first trip you made to the Caribbean.

Those crystal-clear waters, the lush greenery, the miles of sandy beaches and, most of all, the friendly faces. We’re ready and waiting to welcome you back to create dozens of new happy memories.

You can also stay up to date with the latest news on the Caribbean via our website.

MARINA PROFILE: FALMOUTH HARBOUR MARINA

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main road, Falmouth Harbour Marina has been custom designed for superyachts with dockage for vessels up to 330 feet with a draft up to 20 feet, both stern to and alongside.

The infrastructure and facilities are in pristine condition and are regularly upgraded. Dock are also extra wide to allow for vehicle access to your berth, for provisioning and travel.

In berth facilities include water and electricity (110v, 208, 220, and 380-3 phase volts). Low sulphur diesel is also available to all berths in the marina.

• All Emergencies: 999 or 911

Dockyard Road St Pauls Antigua Antigua and Barbuda Contact Information: • VHF Channel: 10 • Telephone: +1 268 460 6054 • Web: antigua-marina.com Emergency Numbers: • Fire: (268) 462-0044 • Police: (268) 462-0125/999 • Ambulance: (268) 462-0251

• Max LOA: 100 m (330 ft) • Max Draft: 6.1 m (20 ft) • Max Beam: • Total Berths Available: 60 (30 stern-to; 30 alongside)

On-site facilities include: garbage disposal, car parking, toilets and showers, container storage, 24 hour security guards and surveillance cameras.

Falmouth Harbour Marina is Antigua’s premier superyacht marina with a friendly and personalized service guaranteed.

Falmouth Harbour also houses the complete range of shoreside suppliers and services to the yachting industry including marine engineering, electronics, rigging (together with a sail loft), a dive shop and chandleries.

Located on the English Harbour

Also within easy walking distance

you'll find a great selection of bars, restaurants and local shops.

Watch our video showing the heritage and hightlights of Falmouth Harbour Marina To make your stay as smooth and pleasant as possible, Falmouth Harbour Marina can recommend the following yacht agents to help you with anything you might need: • Anchor Concierge and Superyacht Services • Antigua Yacht Services • Caribbean Concierge • Jane's Yacht Services • BWA Yachting Facilities at Berth • Water • Electricity • Fuel Dock & Truck Delivery • Parking • Chandlery • Provisioning • Concierge Service • Storage Facilities • Garbage Disposal • Security Cameras • 24 Hour Security

BREAK RECORDS IN THE PETERS & MAY ROUND ANTIGUA RACE - APRIL 27TH, 2019 Register today - www.sailingweek. com/roundantiguarace/ Participate in this exhilarating one day race and circumnavigate the entire island before the official Antigua Sailing Week series commences. This event is a challenging warm up to the variety of race courses competitors will encounter later in the week.

We encourage yachtsmen to take on the challenge of breaking the existing Peters & May Round Antigua Race mono-hull elapsed time record, currently set in 2018 by the Americans on Warrior, the modified Volvo 70, in elapsed time of 3 hrs 55 mins 38 seconds.

The Peters & May Round Antigua Race will be followed by an awards presentation which kicks off the official opening of the 52nd edition of Antigua Sailing Week.

The following CSA classes invited - Mono-hull, Double-handed, Multi-hull, Bareboat & Classics.

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STEW OF THE MONTH: MONICA JENSEN - CHIEF STEWARDESS Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

I started travelling very young.

At Seventeen years I went as an exchange student to Australia after that I worked at Disney in Paris, Switzerland, Selling bikinis on the beach in Guadeloupe.

Cruise ships and ended up at the Soggy dollar bar in St.Maarten.

From there I sailed away on a boat to Honduras. One of my previous owners used to always ask if I had been to the places that he was talking about, because I always had a story.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why?

There are so many of them and some fantastic memories. I have worked on everything from small sailboats to 80m motor yachts.

The best boats are always made because of the best crew.

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

So many great things about yachting. I love my job! I love to make people smile, I love how diverse my job is and the challenges that I get. I also love that if I have a day off it is usually in some fabulous place.

The worst is definitely the limited privacy and the fact that you can’t always make your families and friends celebrations.

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something, also keep your cleaning products simple.

Tough call, there has been a few.

One of the coolest must have been one of the beach bbqs in the BVIs, we had the beach to ourselves and hired a musician to come and play. I have also made a few Olympics, one of them were so successful that we weren’t allowed to stop. The Olympics kept going for three days and the crew had to keep coming up with games.

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

What is your signature cocktail?

Probably a Hugo or different variations of it. I love making Prosecco cocktails. Prosecco, Elderflower cordial, lime and strawberries. They are always refreshing and always a hit. I always love picking up local alcohols and make cocktails.

In St.Maarten the Guava berry colada is one of my favorites.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

I think I have to say Croatia and Turkey. Love both these places, every time I go I discover new places.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently?

If I would own a boat it would just be a small sail boat What is your on-board pet hate?

Definitely crew throwing cigarette butts in the ocean or on the dock. I have quit a job because the Captain did it. It makes me absolutely furious.

I love being on charter, I thrive on surprising people and doing the little extra. Not to say that I am not exhausted after a long season.

What career achievement are you most proud of?

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

You have to be good at reading people. Everything from hiking boots on the table to Casino night, bed time riddles or keeping the kids busy. One of my best lessons from the Cruise ships was to entertain the kids. Happy kids equals happy parents means great tip.

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Winning best crew at the Charter show a few years ago.

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I can’t tell you the three worst ones, I will lose all respect forever. Me and my Captain answered to a mayday call ones in Greece. We both got in to the tender with our life jackets on to save three men who’s boat was sinking. We got them to the closest beach and all three men were in shock so I was going to swim ashore to find help. I was in the air, diving from the tender when I heard a loud NOOOOOOOO as I hit the water.

Pouff and my life jacket filled up.

I looked like a right tw*t trying to swim ashore with my life jacket all filled up.

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

Mallorca is so beautiful, there is still so much to see. I think I have to say just get on a bike, bus or drive and explore a new place. I just recently went to Sa Calobra for the first time.

If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Save more money!

What’s your plan for the future?

At the moment I am happy where I am, but I would like to take some time off to write and photograph.

How do you make Christmas special for crew?

It is sometimes difficult as this is the time that everyone miss their families the most and sometimes you have guest on-board. We always do a crew Christmas, whether it is before or after a guest trip, try to get some home food from all nationalities on-board and do one of the Christmas gift games.

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FROM SHIP TO SHORE: HAZEL ANDERSON FROM VIP SERVICE SCHOOL I cooked on yachts for a period of around four years and looking back this, was one of my lower points. It mostly meant being employed on a seasonal basis; last on and first off. One year I was Cook/Sole Stew on a 29m motor yacht with only three crew. This job nearly killed me as the hours were extremely long. I was young and tough but as soon as I finished for the season I collapsed. The cooking was very hard work and quite stressful but I loved the creativity of it and feeding people definitely has to come from the heart.

Although I absolutely loved the cooking it was not one of my better decisions and as soon as I went back to being Chief Stew life changed for the better.

Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

In total I worked 17 years in yachting. I originally started in St Maarten where I had lived land based for three years and had become addicted to racing on the 12 Metre Challenge. I had never sailed before I travelled there, mainly because I got seasick!!

In the time I lived there I went through two hurricanes, one of them a Category 5 and I simply needed to get off the island so decided I would try to find a job on a yacht. My first boat was a 120 ft Dennison which was beautiful but as sole stew I had to learn the ropes on my own.

Luckily, I was a little older than the average entry level stew and had grown up doing lots of housework and laundry so took to it like a duck to water. Also, being a perfectionist, I was well suited to the work. I had already gotten over my seasickness so travelling on a yacht did not bother me.

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I hated seasonal work and much preferred the permanent positions. For 12 of my 17 years I was employed on four yachts for periods of 2, 2 and 3 years, then 5 with my last owners.

Building relationships and having a lot of responsibility were the motivating factors for me. In my previous life I worked in Human Resources and office management so many of the aspects of being a Chief Stew were second nature for me.

Looking back, some of the major highs and lows are all about people, places and storms!! There were a few that were quite scary and those were in the Med. My first Atlantic crossing was on a 90ft classic gaff ketch which was an experience; it creaked so much it was hard to sleep to begin with.

Atlantic crossings were many but relatively uneventful compared to Med crossings. On one boat we had to have a tug pull us off the dock in northern Italy to prevent having the boat damaged by the wind and waves lifting us onto

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Watching whales in Alaska was a real highlight along with being anchored off Copa Cabana for new year celebrations where there was an estimated 1 million people on the beach also ranks as a pretty amazing experience.

Arriving in New York and seeing the Statue of Liberty, then visiting the East coast of the US was another trip that sticks out in my memory; lobster at $2 a lb that summer was a real treat.

How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land?

There comes a point when yachting is just not enough.

We give up so much when we commit to work on yachts; family time, special events, home life, relationships and your friends. For me it came about when planning and preparing for a round the world trip. I had already been working in the industry for 15 years and knew that I was beginning to feel unsettled. In the previous 6 years I had barely been in my own home and had missed so

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much going on. I was asking myself if I had any friends left and had missed a lot of time with nieces and nephews as they were growing up. It started to feel logical to use the round the world trip as my “swansong” and end my career once the trip was over. As it turned out I only made it half way round the world as our plans changed. We were due to spend longer than anticipated in the French Polynesian Islands – it was predicted we would spend the whole winter there so I handed in my resignation in July with the plan to leave the yacht at the end of the year whilst in Tahiti. Our plans changed again and I made it to New Zealand which was my final destination on the yacht.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

I left yachting without knowing exactly what I was going to do with myself. Life had been pretty full on in the final eight years of my career, with three years of back to back seasons on a charter boat, followed by five years with my last owners. Immediately after finishing on the boat I

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NEWS 4 STEWS spent six weeks in the US then two months in St Maarten doing things just for me; horse riding, yoga, painting, photography and visiting galleries. Mostly this time was spent trying not to think about what I was going to do. I arrived back in Mallorca after five months and this is when life started to become hard. I had no idea what I was going to do. I tried to get involved in villa work but very quickly became incapacitated after discovering I had two stress fractures of the metatarsil bones in my left food.

This laid me up for almost six months so I had plenty of time to think about my life but one of the hardest things about the whole transition was fitting back into my peer group after being away for so long.

What was the best thing about it?

By far the ability to travel to places I may not have chosen to visit. I have no favourites as I loved all of the countries I went to but high on the list would be Montenegro, which I first visited on the day after their independence in 2006. There was such an amazing atmosphere and the people are so nice. I love Venice and have been there so many times. Croatia was also a high spot as I spent six months there in 2000 on one of the few yachts there that year – it was only just opening up after the war. Everyone was so helpful and their generosity of spirit will always stay with me. There are numerous other places on the list but Brazil, Alaska, South Pacific and New Zealand are fairly high up there.

I also loved working on a charter yacht. This was an amazing high.

As a full on charter yacht it was constant change with new guests almost every two weeks which I loved. The variety means life

never gets boring.

What do you miss most about yachting?

There is so much I miss about yachting but being away from home is not one of them. Mostly I miss being out on the open sea and seeing nothing but sea in all directions, breathing in the air and feeling the wind on my face.

I am the type of person who needs a “vista” and a large one!

Seeing wide-open spaces makes me feel free. I miss the travel and visiting new places of course.

I think this is one of the main appeals of yachting. Being able to go to all the amazing places and arrive by boat is pretty special, as is seeing the places in a way very different from the average holiday. When being located in many overseas locations I often got to see life more as a local while doing provisioning, sourcing unusual items or doing reconesance for guests or crew.

This was very interesting and a very different way to see a place.

I also miss some of my owners and have recently started to miss this aspect now I am land based.

Developing a close relationship with your principle has its own rewards and I am not taking about money. I thrive on service to others and try to impart the importance of this relationship to new crew. Putting everything into what you do can lead to amazing job satisfaction What do you do now?

I now run my own business VIP Service School and teach courses for interior yacht crew. For years friends had suggested I train others but it was not something that appealed to me. I honestly did not thing I would want to continue working in the industry once I stopped working on a yacht. It took quite a while to

come about and what finally prompted me to made the decision was when I was asked to go to Capri to train some Italian ladies in a villa. The owner rented the villa out and wanted to raise the standards similar to that of a yacht. I had so much fun and enjoyed the whole process way more than I thought I would.

What followed was time spent preparing a course and doing a couple of test runs to see if it would work. It did not take long for me to make the commitment to become properly accredited by the GUEST Program and I felt if I was going to do this I would do it to the highest level possible.

Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based?

If you know what you want to do after yachting just make the decision and go for it. The decision is the hardest part. If you do not know what you want to do after yachting, spend some quality time with yourself. Find out what floats your boat! Look at what your talents are and

where your skills lie. What makes you tick and just go from there.

You have to trust that life will bring you where you are meant to be. I just threw my cards in the air to see where they would land and now I am very happy with the outcome. At no point did I ever envisage running my own business.

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STEWARDESS’ PICK OF THE MONTH FROM RIALTO LIVING - OUR FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE STORE IN PALMA

Photos © Sofia Winghamre From yawn-inducing morning meetings to watch-list fascism, some on-board practices are certain to cause ‘mal de mer’.

And then there are yachting’s pet peeves. Even if you’re on a happy boat and in a great job there are bound to be things that get on your nerves. Disorganized deckies losing socks and blaming (stewardess-)me and the mate saying “expresso” instead of “espresso” being two of mine.

However my all-time on-board gripe are doors that slam, items that slide and ‘things that go boom in the night’. Quite an unfortunate annoyance to have when you live and work on, literally, the planet’s most rocky work-environment: the sea!

Imagine, you’ve just dozed off

when your roomie tiptoes into the bathroom. She tries to gently close the door behind her but a sudden roll of the boat prevails and the door slams something fierce. The subsequent BANG doesn’t only wake you but causes you to yelp and almost jump out of your skin. And I can’t even remember the amount of times my books have jumped off my shelf and unto Michelle-onthe-bottom bunk while at a roly anchorage. Did she find it funny the next morning? Nah, not really.

What I do think she’ll love are the Zuny-made synthetic-leather

versatile cruelty-free gift anyone would adore!

bookends, paper weights and door stops I found at Palma’s Rialto Living. Not just because they signify the end to being woken by a 500-page best-seller landing on your belly but also because they’re impossibly charming. Zuny’s hand-crafted items are shaped to look like animals and include Nico de unicorn, Siso the anteater and mouse Gino, to name but a few.

Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.

What’s more, with their stylish minimalist design, these heavyweights are perfect as a decor piece for both the crew or guest areas and (as it’s almost Christmas) would make for a

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I found it immensely interesting, even fascinating and satisfyingly accurate about my own health issues. The therapist who I’d only just met that day knew nothing about me and yet she spoke to me with incite as if she were my

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Reflexology can also be used to stimulate the central nervous system and prevent migraines.

After injury or surgery, it can speed up recovery, reduce insomnia and relieve any pain or depression.

It's hard to believe why something so simple that can benefit us in so many ways is not more common place in our lives. For this reason, we are not keeping it as “the best kept secret” but instead adding it to our treatment menu at Bikini Beach and shouting it from the roof tops.

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GALLEY GODDESS yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com According to Danish experts, we all need to make space for a little bit of hygge in our lives. Hygge - pronounced Hoo-gah; is the Danish concept that emphasises coziness and all manner of things that make you feel good. Having less and enjoying more. Pretty sure that doesn’t include drugs, sex and rock and roll. Hygge is all about lighting scented candles, wearing woollen socks and embracing the moment of now, Denmark’s biggest export since Lego.

This Scandinavean lifestyle, the art of being in a state of hygge and apparently, now `lykke´ (that means happiness) has recently taken the world by storm. This

is partly due to the fact we are all ardent Scandophiles at heart, the unquestionable fact that Denmark ranks among the top three happiest countries and the phenomenal success of ´The Little Book of Hygge´ and more recently, ´The Little Book of Lykke`. Maybe, because it emphasises savouring the moment in a busy world of endless Facebook scrolls, Instagram posts and a non stop news cycle.

But, is there is a whiff of smugness in our flag waving neighbours? If the Danes consider hygge the pinnacle of human endeavour, what sort of shallow, superficial non person am I if I can’t or am unable to achieve hygge?

Scandanavians enjoy a high standard of living, don’t work very much, plus they get to ride their bikes every day. Not too hard to get your hygge groove on me thinks.

Bit different in our little toy shop, eh? What a challenge to stick a Ikea middle manager on a dual season charter boat to work an 18 hour day for weeks on end and see if he or she could embrace their inner hygge. Not so easy when you are picking

up short curly hairs up from the toilet, making vegan, gluten free, paleo food for demanding charter guests or quietly suggesting to the owner that no, it might not be a fabulous idea for his inebriated son to jump from the fly bridge in Monaco harbour during the boat show?

With holidays fast approaching, I’m not going to suggest to go out and purchase fake fur throws and blond wooden coffee tables but the recipes that follow might achieve some hygge and hopefully mucho lykke whilst you are on watch in your hyggebusker (fave trackie pants). Glogg, the liquid hygge that all we need to scare the cold away, some aebleskiver to warm the belly and Risengrod just because, yes.

Glogg 750ml bottle of red wine Rind of 1 orange 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup of blanched almonds 10 cardamom seeds 5 cloves 1/4 cup honey 1 cup port 1 cup brandy Put the wine, orange rind, cinnamon sticks, sultanas, almonds, cardamom seeds,

cloves and honey in a large saucepan and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Remove spices and add the port and brandy. Ladle into mugs and enjoy the hygge.

Aebleskiver 2 egg whites 2 cups strong white flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup vegetable oil for frying In a clean glass bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a stiff peak.

Set aside.

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, egg yolks, melted butter and buttermilk at one time and beat until smooth. Gently fold in the egg whites last.

You will need a special Aebleskive pan for frying......Amazon sell them for about 20euros. Heat up the aebleskive pan to a medium/ hot heat. Pour about 2 tablespoons oil in the bottom of each aebleskiver pan cup and heat until hot. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup. As soon as they get bubbly around the edge, turn them quickly with a wooden stick or fork.

When the aebleskiver have a solid surface, turn them regularly so they get an even and light brown crust. Serve with jam and icing sugar. Uhmmm......

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Rice Pudding 2 vanilla pods 300g arborio rice 1.6 litres whole fat milk 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons caster sugar

150g blanched almonds 500ml double cream Cherry Sauce 700g pitted cherries 150g caster sugar 1 vanilla pod 3 tablespoons cornflour Cut one of the vanilla pods lengthways without cutting it all the way through. Bring 300ml of water to boil in a large, heavy based saucepan, add the rice and boil for 2 minutes whilst stirring.

Add the milk and split vanilla pod and stir until it returns to a boil.

Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t burn.

You can also put it in a oven proof dish and bake in the oven, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and add the salt. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes then stir in the sugar, leave until cold or overnight.

Remove the vanilla pod and transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl. On a board, chop almonds quite finely except for one which must be left whole for the prize.

Cut the second vanilla pod

lengthways, scrape out all the seeds with the tip of a knife and add them to the rice. Whip the cream in a bowl until it forms soft peaks form. Fold one third of the cream into the rice to loosen, then fold in the rest. Add the chopped almonds and the whole almond.

Sauce Mix the cherries, sugar and vanilla pod with 500 ml water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Mix cornflour with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl so that you have a thick paste. Slowly add to the cherry mixture until it thickens, stirring constantly.

Serve the cold rice with the hot cherry sauce... Vaersgo!!

Tradition dictates, that whoever gets the whole almond must keep quiet until all the pudding has been finished, make sure you have a small gift for the winner.

God Jul! Galley Goddess Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves for we shall never cease to be amused

Delicioso New Autumn Crew Food Menu Choose Daily from • 3 Freshly Prepared Meals including accompaniments • 2 Healthy Salads • 2 Sandwich & Wrap Options Meal Deals • Sandwich Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €19.50 • Salad Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €22.50 • Weekly & Monthly Orders win Crew Treats Delicioso Lazy Gourmet Frozen Meals • Large 8 Portion Lazy Gourmet Meals delivered in reusable Pyrex €55 - €60 • Plus 16 individual dishes and range of accompaniments Here are just a few of our new dishes for you to try this autumn: Fresh Dishes delivered with all the accompaniments €13.50 • Pork Fillet Medallions with a Dijon Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Carrots • Smoked Salmon, Broccoli, Pea & Pasta Bake topped with Breadcrumbs & Gruyere Cheese • Tandoori Marinated Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice & Naan Bread Salads served with Bread Roll & Butter €13.50 • Thai Marinated Salmon & Noodle Salad with Crunchy Asian Slaw • Quinoa, Spinach, Chickpea, Black Olive, Feta, Roasted Peppers, Basil • Chargrilled Haloumi & Quinoa Salad with Roasted Peppers & Courgette Sandwiches & Wraps Meal Deal incl. fruit and drink €8.50 • Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce with Crispy Slaw • Cajun Chicken & Cheddar Cheese with Spicy Tomato Relish • Brie with Salad & Cranberry Sauce

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DEEP & CRISP & EVEN Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef I simply adore the smell of the kitchen at Christmas. It’s heavy with the scent of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, sweet wine, golden syrup, orange peel and off course, chocolate. Its so good it should be bottled and sold.

The Christmas period is the perfect time to prepare a few simple classics like chocolate truffles, biscotti and brandy snaps. I know brandy snaps can be a little fiddly, but once you have mastered the basics, they are actually really very easy to make. Just remember that once out of the oven the Brandy snap wafer is far too soft and delicate to curl, it needs to be left for about two to three minutes to start to firm up and become flexible. However, as the Brandy Snap wafer further cools it becomes hard and brittle, and within the next four to five minutes they become too brittle to curl, and they will break if you try. So there’s only a small window of opportunity to curl them successfully. If they

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harden up, just pop them back the oven for a few moments and start over. Chocolate treats are also a must for Christmas.

Just when you think you can't possibly fit another morsel in your mouth, someone brings out the chocolate truffles and you miraculously find room. When making chocolate truffles, buy the best quality bitter chocolate you can get hold of. It really does make all the difference. Most chefs’ use a top grade chocolate called covertures, which has a high proportion of cocoa butter.

Never overheat chocolate and always melt it slowly, making sure that the temperature never rises above 49ºc. Stir the chocolate until liquid but never overwork or whisk too vigorously as it can curdle easily.

Delicious home-made chocolate truffles can be turned into a variety of flavours, all stemming from one simple recipe and the combinations are endless. I will give you a basic truffle recipe where they are rolled in cocoa powder. For something different, try flavouring them green tea, bergamot or fresh truffles. Dip them into melted dark or white chocolate and garnish with a little sea salt or curry powder! Happy cooking and have a very merry festive season.

Chocolate, Cardamom & Coffee Creams with Orange & Cinnamon Tuiles Ingredients (serves 6-8): 80g dark chocolate 50g coffee beans 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed ½ cinnamon stick 300ml cream 180g sugar 5 egg yolks Lightly toast the coffee beans,

cardamom & cinnamon stick and place them in a spice grinder or food processor. Pulse to a course powder. Place the cream and coffee mixture in a saucepan and bring slowly to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cool and infuse. Pass through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan and return to the heat.

Add the chocolate and stir until it has melted.

Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and add the warm chocolate cream. Pour the mixture back into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring continuously, until it thickens to a custard consistency. Pour the coffee creams into coffee cups or glasses and chill well before serving with a little lightly whipped cream on top. Garnish with orange & cinnamon tuiles.

Orange & Cinnamon Tuiles

quickly and carefully removed, one disc at a time, from the baking sheet, using a metal spatula. Curve each biscuit immediately over a rolling pin, and leave a few minutes until they are cool and crisp. Then remove them to a wire rack and cook the rest, continuing as above until all the mixture has been used up.

As soon as the biscuits are cool, store straight away in an airtight tin to keep them crisp.

Orange-Chocolate Truffles Ingredients: 600g dark chocolate 300g butter 200ml cream 2tbsp Grand marnier Grated zest of half an orange 100G dark cocoa powder

50g unsalted butter 100g golden syrup 100g caster sugar 150g plain flour Grated zest of one orange A pinch of ground cinnamon

Chop the chocolate or break into small pieces and place in a bowl.

Bring the cream and butter to the boil. Remove from the heat and pour over the chopped chocolate, stirring continously until all the chocolate has melted. Add the Grand marnier and grated orange zest. Leave to set in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours.

Gently melt the butter. Place the flour, cinnamon, orange zest & sugar in a bowl and add the golden syrup. Whisk in the melted butter, cover and chill for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas mark 6

Sift cocoa powder on to a flat plate, then take heaped half teaspoons of the truffle mixture and dust your hands in cocoa, roll each piece into a ball and then roll it in the cocoa powder to finish the truffles.

Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking parchment or a silpat mat.

Place three teaspoonfuls of the mixture well apart on the baking sheet and spread out to 8cm circles. Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes, or until golden-brown.

Remove from the oven.

The cooked tuiles need to be

Place them immediately into paper cases. Obviously the less handling the better as the warmth of your hands melts the chocolate. Store in an air-tight container the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

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OXYGEN – SYSTEMS, USES & PROTOCOLS MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk Oxygen and an oxygen kit is an integral part of a yacht medical kit. It is requirement in commercial grade MCA Class A & Class B medical kits and recommended for vessels that conduct extended and remoter cruising.

Types of Oxygen Systems: • Cylinders – Various sizes of cylinders are available (2L, 3L, 5L and 10L are the most typical sizes found on yachts with the 2L size being most common). European cylinders are made of steel (white or black & white cylinders) and US are made of aluminum (grey & green cylinders). The most common and universal fitting is a pin-index connection. Another fitting is a bull-nose connection.

• Concentrators – An oxygen concentrator provides an unlimited supply of oxygen and are recommended for yachts with a scuba dive program and those that travel remotely.

to a diving-related injury • A pulse oximeter • 100% & variable flow masks to provide different percentages of oxygen via the mask and nasal cannulas • Airway management items such as a resuscitation mask, guedal airways, airway suction device (to remove fluids in the airway) Maintenance and testing requirements and standards: Pressure hydrostatic test: Maritime and Coastguard Agency Guidance Note MGN 374 (M+F) as well as International Maritime Organization MSC/ Circ.850 require hydrostatic testing of the cylinders every five years. Although there are some other recent standards such as ISO18119 that would allow to extend the periodicity to 10 years. This relates to newly manufactured cylinders produced in the last year which have a 10 yr pressure test rating from new.

Refilling:

One standard 2L cylinder of oxygen will only last about 30 minutes when resuscitating a casualty, whereas an oxygen concentrator will provide an unlimited supply of oxygen, by removing nitrogen from the air, and thus providing 95%+ oxygen.

With respect to refill, the Maritime Labour Convention refers to local regulations, in some of which state“medical oxygen has a limited shelf life of 3 years and should be landed ashore for recharging prior to the expiry date”.

What should be in an o2 kit:

Medical grade oxygen is classed as prescription drug and should generally only be administered under Doctors guidance. It is therefore a controlled medication that requires a prescription to purchase.

• A variable controlled regulator with capability to provide 1L to 15L per minute flow rate.

This provides a free flow of oxygen option. A further option is a demand-valve regulator providing oxygen on demand and preferably to be used in relation

Uses of Oxygen:

• Resuscitation • Cardiac problems – chest pain, suspected myocardial infraction • Shock (anaphylaxis, sepsis etc) • Unconsciousness • Cerebrovascular incident (stroke) • Hypothermia • A major injury with blood loss • A trauma injury • An illness or medical disorder • Lung-related medical conditions - shortness of breath • Essential and the only medication for dealing with a free-diving or scuba diving injury Aim for oxygen therapy – target oxygen saturation The usual target oxygen percentage saturation is 92 98%. However, for some people with pre- existing lung or heart conditions, the target oxygen saturation may be 88 – 92%. These people are unlikely to be employed seafarers, but could still be found at sea as passengers.

Measuring response to oxygen therapy: There are various ways to monitor the response of a casualty to oxygen therapy, but one of the best ways is the use of a pulse oximeter.

A pulse oximeter works by shining a red light through the end of a finger, toe, or other part of the body. The red light detects the pulsing blood in the tissue and can then calculate how much of the blood is properly saturated with oxygen. The device will report not only the percentage oxygen saturation, but also usually the pulse rate as well.

There are other ways, which are useful if there is no usable pulse oximeter on the vessel.

These involve assessing the casualty directly: • How a patient looks – pink, rather than blue or pale • Conscious state – the brain requires a reasonable level of oxygen to function properly • Pulse rate – this may go up if the casualty is short of oxygen • Respiratory rate – this may go up if the casualty is short of oxygen If a casualty is severely short of oxygen, the respiratory rate or pulse rate may in fact reduce.

This is a very serious situation.

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CHRISTMAS CALM Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501

fermentation, such as short chain fatty acids like butyrate. These substances can stimulate repair mechanisms within the gut wall.

FOS basically helps to maintain the long-term health of the gut and microbiome. This makes it a PRE-biotic.

Turkey - A mood booster, rich in tryptophan is an amino acid that is the metabolic precursor to the neurotransmitter Serotonin.

Serotonin has many roles to play in the body but the one thing that serotonin does is make us feel good! Serotonin is the “feel good” chemical that keeps us happy and upbeat. It keeps mood stable too. Serotonin also regulates our appetite, regulates sleep patterns, is involved in memory and sexual desire. A deficiency of serotonin has been linked to depression, and serotonin levels and availability in the nervous system is a major target in drug therapy for depression.

Brussels Sprouts - Love them or hate them, brussels are a nutritional powerhouse. They have vast amounts of vitamin C, and magnesium, however, what makes them a power house is a group of substances called ‘isothiocyanates’. These are substances that are found in plants that give them a slightly fiery nature. The extreme end of this scale is mustard, with its powerful heat. But if you have ever bitten into a raw Brussels sprout or some very dark cabbage, you will notice heat there. That is the isothiocyanates doing their thing. What is so special about these fiery substances? They have been found to be anti-mutagenic, they can help to protect DNA within our cells from damage.

Parsnips - This gorgeous staple contains a substance called Fructo-Oligo-Saccharide or FOS for short. This is a very large molecular weight sugar that gets broken down by our gut bacteria.

It is broken down by means of fermentation. When this fermentation process happens, the bacterial colony increase in number. The bacteria also release by products from this

Cinnamon – Rich in antioxidants, inhibiting cancer growth, helps balance blood sugar, supporting diabetes and obesity, immune booster, relieves bad breath, anti-fungal used for candida, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory the bark and oil. Rich in manganese for blood clotting, absorbing calcium and optimum for brain and nerve function. Buy the Ceylon Cinnamon. Sprinkle

Whether it’s turkey, winter vegetables or full-bodied red wine – it’s all loaded with nutrients

Red Wine – (Yeah!!!) contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that may protect the body from oxidative stress, and against cardiovascular disease. Research focuses on moderate red wine intake, and it’s important to note that high consumption of any alcoholic beverages can cause chronic health issues. Keep drinking the water!

Optimum digestion and chilling out after the mad rush up to the holidays - Take time to rest and relax, and try to only eat when you’re mentally calm. With the mad run up to Christmas, rushing and stressing to get ready in time you are in “sympathetic nervous system mode” (fight-or flight; i.e. running away from a bear) your circulation is diverted from your digestion to your periphery (muscles) so you can run!!!

Unfortunately, you can’t digest on the run! So, sit and relax through all your meals. Put your fork down between bites and chew your food well.

In order to, digest our food properly we need sufficient amounts of enzymes,

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hydrochloric acid (HCL), and bile which are all compromised by poor food choices, medications, various diseases, aging, and other factors. Include plenty of raw, gently cooked, blended or juiced vegetables and fruit.

Our intestinal tracts are host to over 500 different types of bacteria. In fact, you might be surprised to know that you have more bacteria in your gut than cells in your body! Due to poor diets, overuse of antibiotics and medications, environmental stress, diminished soil integrity, being born by C-section, among other factors, most people have too many bad bacteria compared to the good bacteria. Replenish the gut with healthy flora through the use of supplemental probiotics. Over winter this supports the immune system too, so a course now will keep you on the straight and narrow, plus help support weight maintenance and mood.

Though Christmas is associated with decadence and indulgence it is also abundant in healthy, versatile, flavoursome ingredients. Fill up on fabulous staples, keep calm and have fun with loved ones!!

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THE PIRIFORMIS MUSCLE OF THE HIP Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Piriformis is one of the lesser known muscles of the hip joint although any trainer at your local gym should of know it´s importance. Along with the Gemelli, Obturator and Quadratus Femoris muscles, the Piriformis is a short muscle forming the core of the hip external rotators.

These muscles are not big prime movers. The larger Glutei, Adductor and Abductor muscles (buttocks and thigh) provide the force required to run, jump but the Piriformis is an important hip joint core muscle controlling the finer points of hip angulations.

We are looking at the picture below from the back of the hip joint.

The Obturator and Gemelli cross over the hip joint at a lower level to Periformis and while they can control the rotation they are not strong abductors (moving the leg out to the side). The Gluteal muscles have a much better angulation of attachment to bring about the abduction movement and also to perform external rotation. Periformis however is perfectly attached to perform both movements together. Abduction of the thigh with external rotation of the hip ... hurdler´s position.You may well question why your Piriformis may be the cause of your pain when you do not regularly jump hurdles. In fact, we perform this movement quite often without even being aware of it but in a much smaller range, for example, getting in and out of a car or stepping over an obstacle or fence. Most of us will rarely put this muscle through it´s full range of stretch on a daily basis and so it can become tight and shortened giving rise to symptoms with no history of trauma at all.

Causes of Periformis Injury Almost any sport requiring a twist and abrupt changes of direction may give rise to a Periformis injury (rugby, tennis, squash) as can prolonged exercise such as long distance running and overtraining in the gym. We can also include trauma such as a fall pulling the leg away from the body (skiing or skating)

TRACEY EVANS - MCSP SRP COFIB T. 971 405 769 M. 609 353 805 tracey@mallorcaphysio.com C/ Joan de Saridakis, 1 (opposite Marivent Palace)

Signs and Symptoms • Deep pain in the top of the buttock.

• Pain may extend down the back of the thigh.

• There may also be tingling or numbness down the back of the thigh and in more severe cases, possibly as far as the foot.

• Symptoms will worsen with prolonged sitting and when the legs are apart in the sitting position but may be relieved with walking.

Differential Diagnosis The above symptoms I have described are very similar to sciatic nerve pain and this is why correct diagnosis is all important.

The sciatic nerve emerges from the pelvis alongside the Periformis and in some people may actually pass through this muscle and so it is possible that any injury to Periformis can be mistaken for sciatica. Sciatica is most commonly caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve where it exits the spine from the last few vertebrae in the spinal column (L4, L5, S1). Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve from this source can be caused by many conditions such as herniated discs, spondylolysthesis, arthritis, osteophytes, postural anomalies .... Sciatic nerve symptoms caused by injury to the Periformis muscle is known as Periformis Syndrome, an irritation of the sciatic nerve, the cause of which

has evolved outside the spinal column. Diagnosis may require X ray or MRI scan to rule out the possibility of a discal herniation.

Treatment Physiotherapy will be required to help heal a damaged Periformis which may include deep tissue massage, passive stretching, ultrasound and interferential diathermy or TNS. It is most important that the sufferer learns the correct stretching techniques.

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HANDYSIDE HELPING TO KEEP CREW FIT & HEALTHY

Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com Over the 12 plus years I’ve been on the island I have trained literally thousands upon thousands of crew. (alongside tourists, entrepreneurs with second homes and locals) Bootcamps, personal training, nutrition and excursions - mobile training and through my old little training studio in STP for over 5 years.

From yacht captains, chefs, Stews and deck crew, engineers, Captains wives, pre-natal, pregnant and post-natal ladies, whole yacht crews together. From small sail boats right up to 100 meter plus motor yachts. Training off board and onboard - for race sail teams and private charter yacht owners. I have watched thousands upon thousands of people transform their bodies.

It’s been an amazing journey so far - and lots more surprises coming up.

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The stress and busy lives that many yacht crew face is underestimated - eating too much and many times hitting the snack cupboards, sometimes crew only have access to easy fast food meals because the chef is too busy, already over worked. And even if you are running around on a boat - it’s not sufficient exercise to keep to the body in shape. Often you finish work and you just need to try to sleep.

I´ve watched some of my Yacht Captains drop 30 kgs. and more.

For others its more about getting their ´mojo´. back, feeling energised and happy again. If you are passing through Palma look me up or pass my services off for a well-deserved Christmas present I do all kinds of vouchers.

For me it’s all about making the people happy. Making a difference- reaching out and really helping people.

I do DNA testing to scientifically discover how you should be eating, training and recovering.

We can set you up with all kinds of specially designed tests to

make sure what’s going on inside your body is working well and as it should be. Address hormone imbalances and nutritional deficiencies We can set you up with a body composition analysis and exercise assessment and then a kick arse training program whilst your here and then send you away with all the supplements you need to make sure your receiving all the nutrition you need whilst you away along with an onboard workout program.

“Training with Katie not only helps me release stress from work, she pushes me and believes in me. After training I am energetic and positive. I love training with Katie and most importantly, I feel great!"

– Roxanne Macdougall, First Officer.

“Katie keeps me on the short and narrow to stay fighting fit with a very busy work and travel life. I’m now a Spartan competitor and have never been healthier or fitter in my life! I dare you to try one of her boot camps. Thanks

for kicking my butt Katie!

“Everyone I know has noticed my transformation.”

– Medical Nick ¨In only a few weeks, Katie got me back into shape. Eating healthy, losing weight, feeling great and full of energy!”

– Thea Maria, Yacht Captain “It would not be an overstatement to say that Katie has made a significant difference to our quality of life…… working on our general fitness levels and in particular on our levels of flexibility. She seems to have an inexhaustible supply of different exercises with which to tune up different muscles and to address the inevitable issues arising from both of us being keen golfers. Having said that, Katie has tailored the work she does with us in completely different ways, to reflect our own personal objectives and physical attributes."

– Entrepreneurs “I’m now 7 weeks in to "your plan " and have never felt fitter, healthier or leaner in my life.

You've been so inspirational in turning my fitness goals into reality. Training sessions were tough, I'm not gonna lie, but you made me do it, that was so satisfying, you had belief in me, and I did it!"

– Margaret Haughian “The results even after only three weeks were truly amazing! I felt and looked better than I have done in years. Most importantly it has kick started me into enjoying exercise again and motivated me to continue...thank you!”

“The training today was great.

Very professional instructor. Just to let you know. ….after 6 weeks of your training my back stopped hurting me. Miracle."

– Anna Ulaszewska "After training with Katie for 8 weeks my results were absolutely fantastic. Not only does she correct your form and push you to your limits, but she is also a kind, caring person who you can be 100% yourself with. When I first started with Katie I had no strength or muscle and I really wanted a booty like Beyonce.

She was able to get me up at 5:30 every morning to train my butt off (literally) and the results were second 2 none. Not only did I gain muscle in my legs and bum, but also my core strength improved by 100% giving me energy and happiness. Her DNA nutritional program helped me to better understand my body and the correct foods it responds best to. After training with Katie, it has made me passionate about fitness and I have gone on to further improve my fitness after moving on from Palma. If you are sitting on the fence about whether or not for her to train you, my answer is to get on her side of it! Thanks, Katie for making me feel amazing and pushing me to be my best self."

– Sally Christie, Stewardess "Katie has transformed my body shape, and for me that was more important than weight loss."

Katie kept me fit in both pregnancies and got me my body back after!"

Morning and evening workouts as the sun rises…. or sets...

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stainless steel straws, organic soaps and lip balms, and much more. Order online at www.viveco.co.

Sunvibes clothing and accessories make great gifts for the women in your life with their beautiful, handmade designs, all produced sustainably and ethically here in their local studio. Get your hands on these limited edition, feminine, vintage inspired pieces online through their website at www.sunvibescollective.com.

NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide Where has the year gone? We can’t believe it’s December already! Sometimes winter can put us in a bit of a funk - the shorter daylight hours, the colder temperatures, and all of this coinciding with cold and flu season can be a recipe for feeling down. But don’t worry, Nourish has you covered! Cosy up while we share our favourite wellbeing tips and places this month.

EAT Tis the season! While we’re hibernating at home we need plenty of warming home cooked meals and there’s no where we trust more than Organic JB Portals boutique butcher to buy all of our meats. Owner Jaime sources the absolute best quality he can find, specialsing in grass fed, sustainable, free from antibiotics, free range and organic products. You can bet we’ll be placing our orders for our Christmas hams, turkeys, stuffing and sausage rolls for the ultimate Christmas spread! Organic JB Portals can be found at Calle Garcilaso de la Vega, 1, Local 3 Puerto Portals.

With Christmas dinner sorted we need something to wash it all down with. If we must imbibe (and we must!) Redivins is our pick for top quality wines.

We love that they have a good range of natural, organic and biodynamic wines both from Mallorca and internationally. The highly qualified team at Redivins will help you pick out the perfect tipple for your celebrations. You can visit them at C/Jaume II 29 Bis, Porreras.

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EXPLORE Nothing gets us in the festive spirit like a good Christmas market. One of our absolute faves is the Alaro Christmas Market.

Open from 8-9 December the market has a warm local feel, and is a treasure trove for gorgeous handmade gifts, and delicious christmasy treats.

Puerto Portals is another great Christmas market running from 20 December through to 6 January. Chosen as one of the five best Christmas markets in Europe by the German newspaper Die Welt, we love the cute wooden hut stalls, lights, music and decorations. This is a great one for the kids too, with workshops, storytelling, Petit Cinema and many more activities to keep them entertained while you sip mulled wine and peruse the market.

SHOP Christmas is nigh! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gifts we’ve got you. We love supporting local and Mallorca has plenty of local businesses with a plethora of superb gift options.

The luxurious and sustainable products from cosmetics brand Ecologics are on our wish list this year. Made in Mallorca these products for women as well as men are natural, organic and non-toxic, and the packaging is not only elegant but it’s environmentally friendly too.

You can find Ecologic at El Corte Ingles, or purchase online at www.ecologiccosmetics.com.

Viveco is the place for your stocking fillers. Their range of products are not only sustainable, they’re super stylish and fun as well! Keep cups, tote bags,

We love getting books for Christmas. Nothing beats the tactile experience of turning over crisp pages, and that ‘book smell’. Not to mention reading a physical book is much better for your health than staring at a lightemitting screen. Our favourite bookshop is Universal Bookshop in Portals Nous. This international bookshop has all the bestsellers, cookery books, children’s books and non-fiction to cover all your gifting needs.

For the person that has everything a wonderfully personal and thoughtful gift is the gift of art. Local artist ARikki captures stunning seascapes with her oil on canvas, and oil and collage on canvas pieces. Discover her work at www.arikki.com and find the perfect gift for that special someone.

RESTORE Meditation can be so calming and restorative for the mind, but sometimes we struggle to commit to this practice at home on our own. Bikini Beach Boutique & Spa on Paseo Mallorca in Palma holds regular weekly mindfulness meditations with the fabulous Julie Waller on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Register your interest on the Bikini Beach Boutique and Spa Facebook page.

With Christmas then New Years just around the corner we’re already preparing for the onslaught of festivities over the silly season. Now is the perfect time to book in a retreat for the new year so that you can recover and reboot. Nourish is excited to announce the dates of our first 2019 retreat! This will be a weekend retreat from Friday 1st February to Monday 4th February. The perfect antidote to all the holiday parties, our favourite wellbeing practitioners on the island will have you feeling renewed and ready to tackle the year ahead. As always the retreats activities and therapies will be complemented with plenty of liquid nourishment.

We would love for you to join us! Find all of the juicy details on our website at www.nourishtheguide.com.

Wishing you a warm and festive December, The Nourish Team.x

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ALL DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT Maya Flynn contact@welcometoglow.com www.welcometoglow.com Hippocrates’ famous words are still eagerly cited over 2000 years later. But what does it really mean that all disease begins in the gut? Many chronically ill people have never experienced any digestive symptoms so how can they relate?

The gateway to good health The answer is in the INDIVIDUAL MICROBIAL ECOSYSTEM, also called the microbiota, microflora or microbiome. Although every part of the body has a unique microbial environment, most organisms colonise the gut and include bacteria, fungi, archaea, protists and viruses.

We now know that the human body has approximately ten times more microbes than cells, and it has been estimated that our gut carries around 2 kilograms of various organisms. While we all have a similar DNA, only around 5% of microbial genetic code is shared among people.

Depending on the type and strain, the microbes produce all sorts of messengers, nutrients and toxins, making us who we are (yes, personality too!), energising

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us, keeping our metabolism in check or causing disease. While microbial imbalances can disrupt digestion, they often don’t, which depends on the specific organisms and their action within the human body.

Factors that positively influence gut microbiota: • Maternal health and diet during pregnancy • Being born through a vaginal birth • Being breastfed • Optimal diet and lifestyle throughout life • Contact with animals and nature • Getting your hands dirty (e.g. gardening) Major disruptors of microbial balance: • Antibiotic treatments and other medication (e.g. antifungals or the pill) • Inappropriate diet • Stress • Living in a sterile environment One man’s meat is another man’s poison The main factor that influences health and diversity of our microflora is food. After all, we may not be what we eat but rather what our unique microbes

can eat and process into beneficial or toxic substances.

This brings nutrition onto a truly personalised level and is the main reason why I become a nutritional therapist. Out of all therapies, food has the most direct effect on the microflora, therefore influencing our biology and addressing the root cause of illness, making disease optional.

While the reasoning and research behind Hippocrates’ words are relatively new, I hope that it will be the future of medicine.

While eating a whole food diet is great for anyone, there are no universally healthy foods.

The various microbes feed on different substances, and what makes one person healthy can be inflammatory to another. For example, while some people do great on raw fruit and vegetables, others may get bloated after eating apples or carrots. Many are unable to tolerate fermented foods which are routinly recommended as a blanket remedy for gut health. The rule of thumb is: if something gives you a digestive discomfort, it’s most certainly a source of toxicity and therefore illness. The same goes to template diets; while one person may be doing great on a ketogenic diet, another will need a lot more carbohydrates.

Have you ever wondered what what foods you are designed to eat? Have you ever truly felt on top of the world, with plenty of energy and vitality, knowing that you’ve reached your optimum?

Functions of microbiota • Coating the gut, preventing it from toxins and allergens (i.e. preventing from the ‘leaky gut’) • Production of antimicrobial substances • Digestion and absorption of nutrients • Production of nutrients • Appetite modulation • Detoxification of hormones • Modulation of cholesterol levels • Immunity • Metabolism • Energy production • Ageing

• Binding and excretion of heavy metals Health problems that originate in the gut We are just starting to understand the microbiome but below are some health conditions that have been well researched in terms of their relationship to unhealthy microflora: • Allergies, intolerances • Autoimmune diseases • Respiratory infections like asthma or chronic sinusitis • Mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, schizofrenia) • Neurodegeneration (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) • Skin conditions • Weight gain / obesity / metabolic syndrome • Digestive issues • Cancer • Physical degeneration, e.g. arthritis What about probiotics for gut health?

While there are many wonderful products on the market, probiotics should be recommended by a professional.

Each strain corresponds to specific health properties so without the expertise, it’s easy to waste a lot of money and time. However, personalised, targetted probiotic therapy can do wonders.

How I can support you In order to address any health complaint, I first analyse the function of the gut which covers digestive capacity, microbial balance, infections, gut integrity, inflammation and oral tolerance to foods. I can also offer advanced functional testing for all health concerns, with testing kits delivered to your preferred location. Based on the information I have gathered, I formulate a recommendations plan which includes a personalised list of optimal foods, meal ideas, lifestyle tips and supplementation. For more information, visit my website: www.welcometoglow.com

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WHY SO MANY QUESTIONS? Erin Mitchell MedAire - An International SOS company D: +1 480 333 3709 O: +1 480 333 3700 erin.mitchell@medaire.com www.medaire.com The rationale behind the questions remote medical providers ask.

The VVIP on board had an unfortunate run in with a sea urchin. She is in extreme pain, and you need to get her assistance – and fast.

The last thing you want to do is play 20 questions with your remote medical provider.

“Why?” you ask. “Why so many questions? Just tell me what to give her so she feels better and this doesn’t ruin our charter”.

But the doctor on the phone persists. She says that to provide the best care possible, there is some information that she needs to know.

During regular doctor visits, the doctor is assessing a number of non-verbal cues while listening to a patient’s concerns. Phonebased medical providers don’t have access to all of the visual, auditory, behavioural and palpable cues that occur during an in-person consultation.

Therefore, they have to ask questions to get a better assessment of the situation and refine the diagnosis.

In addition, a person’s regular doctor at home will likely have records of their previous medical history. The home doctor can refer to their records if they have any concerns about drug allergies, current prescriptions, the patient’s last visit, etc.

Since guests are generally unknown to the remote medical provider; remote doctors need to be very careful about what they recommend should they need to prescribe drugs for the patient.

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MedAire, a provider of phonebased medical and shore-side support, recently published a paper on best practices for working with remote medical providers.

“We want to ensure the treatment prescribed does not interact with current medications, and that there is nothing significant in a person’s medical history that could cause the treatment to have unexpected, unintended and even possibly serious adverse reactions,” said Dr Robert Quigley, a medical director at MedAire.

Gender, age, and physical condition are also extremely important to consider when prescribing a drug.

For example, the combination of medications may be perfectly safe for a healthy 30-year-old male; but be absolutely contraindicated in dose or side effects for a twoyear-old child or a healthy woman in the first trimester of pregnancy.

That is why, for the safety of the patient, remote medical providers need to ask demographic questions; ask about past medical history; and clarify present medical complaint details for which they are making remote ‘prescribing’ suggestions and clinical recommendations.

The Basics: Expect a medical provider to ask the following when you call about an ill or injured guest: • Age. Since almost all drug dosages vary by age, age is a critical fact to know. Babies are not small children; children are not small adults; and those aged 70+ may have considerable physiological susceptibilities that generally do not affect adults between 20 and 65. Even simple over-the-counter drugs have widely varying dosages between infants, toddlers, adolescents, and adults.

• Allergies. Allergies to penicillin, insect stings, any other drugs - and the nature of the allergic response is important to note.

Is the threat anaphylaxis (lifethreatening) or less severe (a skin rash).

• Medical history & the current complaint. When did the issue start? Did anything provoke it?

Does anything make it worse?

Does anything make it better?

Have they ever had it before?

If they had it before, what happened? What did they try in the past to resolve the issue?

While the questions may be frustrating, think how frustrating it would be for your guest to receive a course of action that has already been tried and has failed.

A good rule to follow when speaking with a phone-based

doctor? Anything you or the patient thinks may be significant, probably is. Share the information with the medical provider.

Remote medical providers are there to provide the best possible care. Your assistance in obtaining the information from the guest – or encouraging the guest to speak directly with the doctor – is extremely important to providing quality, safe, expedient medical care.

“It has been our experience that the best outcome for any medical event at sea is based on a good (two-way) communication platform, the accessibility of pertinent medical history and current complaint, and following the medical professional’s recommendations,” concludes Quigley.

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Although the Ft. Lauderdale show (FLIBS), is the main event this month, it has been something of a quieter month overall. Just like in September, an increase in the number of vessels reduced in asking price was expected in October, but once again, there is some good news within, that aside from October 2016, this is one of the lowest Octobers this decade. (Left graph below)

The chart below shows all the vessels sold globally in October. (Left graph below) Looking at the fall against September, this could be construed to be a negative, but in fact, aside from October 2014, this has been one of the best Octobers this decade. That said, please note the contraction in 40-50m and 20-30m size segments. Examining the relationship between vessels sold and reductions in asking prices prior to completion, no completions had been reduced in the last quarter (good news). 17% of completions had been reduced in the past 6 months (down from 20% in September). 43% of the vessels sold had never seen any reduction in asking price since coming onto the market, down from 60% last month and again, I will continue to monitor this.

4% of completions had been on the market for less than a year, down from 18% in September. The USA proportion has jumped hugely, up to 55% from 38% last month. It will be very telling to see how this relationship changes over the coming months, with the end of the boatshows on both sides of the Atlantic and the start of the Caribbean charter season. Only three sailing vessels were sold; a 23m, a 33m and a 70m.The chart below shows the new entrants to the brokerage market. (Right graph below)

A fall in new entrants to the brokerage market in October was expected and has held true to historical patterns, with a 20% fall against September. This figure should fall overall in the coming months, but please note that October 2018 is still high compared to previous Octobers and was helped hugely by the 41% fall in the 30-40m segment. The USA’s share has increased slightly from 29% in in September to 36% in October (as forecast), driven again by FLIBS and pre-Caribbean season activity; I would expect this share to decrease over the coming months, before increasing in the New Year. Sailing vessels accounted for 9% of the total and sail versus power in the overall market remains at 14%. Almost all of these were less than 30m in length. Looking at the Caribbean charter season, in the 30-45m motor vessel segment, there are 66 vessels currently available in the entire Caribbean and the figure with no bookings (including owner use) between the beginning of December and the first week of January, is currently at 9%, a massive fall from 20% at this time a month ago.

The figure after New Year has also fallen again, now at 25%, down from 29% a month ago. This is hugely positive and shows genuine signs that the Caribbean season should be successful.

All figures are given in good faith, but Bluewater Yachting and The Islander take no responsibility for any error.

The USA’s share of these reductions shrunk from 49% in August (unusually high), to a more in-line 34% in September and I was expecting this to increase over October, in the run-up to FLIBS. This has indeed happened, and the USA now accounts for 57%. In September, only 5% of the vessels reduced in price that month had been on the market since the start of the year, which in itself was very encouraging, but that figure has jumped to 20% for the same period. That said, the number that were reduced since coming onto the market in the last 12 months has stayed the same as September at 26%. I’ll be monitoring this over the coming months. 10% of total reductions were sailing vessels, with all but one less than 30m in length. Looking at the total market of vessels that have been reduced at one time or another since being offered for sale in the chart below, there has been an expected increase (up 1.4%), on September. This should rise slowly until the spring of 2019, when I would hope to see a plateau form. (Right graph below)

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GET YOUR HAPPY ON

Body Mind Holistics Christina de Staél (+34) 674 698 465 purpletyger@gmail.com FB: BodyMind Holistics Greetings One and All, It is that time of year.....the time where you look at what you discovered, saw and learnt. How are you? Did you enjoy it?

Another one rushes by like quicksilver. What has it brought you? Can you remember it? Did you find moments of still and peace throughout the busy fizzy?

Peace what does that mean to you? Where and when do you feel and find it? What activities do you practise to increase it?

The dictionary describes, As a noun: 1. A state of tranquility or quiet.

2. Freedom from disquieting, oppressive thoughts or emotions.

3. In a state of concord or tranquility.

As a verb: To be, become or keep quiet or silent.

When you read those words can you relate to them? Do you experience them on a regular basis? Do you enjoy them? Or do you find it hard to sit still and feel that you are missing out on something, wasting time? What about the chatter in your head?

Is it a Greek chorus of cheer, woe or quiet?

In the daily life there tends to be a lot going on, with varied work hours, multiple careers, overstimulation from tech interaction, poor sleep and information overload. What filters do we use to keep ourselves balanced? Nature?

Reading a book? Some form of mindfulness? Is sleep the only place you get it? The quality of life is dependent on the quality of our mind, so learn to refine your mind... a wise teacher once said.

When we are over stimulated the body will live in a state of being “switched on”. Chemically

speaking this is the flight and fight mechanism which is a primal part of our processes but is still alive and kicking today. The chemicals related are cortisol and adrenaline in simple speak it means ‘’I am under attack.’’ whether that is true or not the body thinks that because of the above. However, having them on all the time keeps you in a state of alarm and inflammation, which is not healthy or restful.

Last month I talked about the emotional body, learning to strengthen the way we respond to life with our emotions is a skill, if you are really stressed and upset it is very hard, nay impossible to make cognitive decisions because you are operating from the Amygdala (the flight and fight bit). The frontal hemispheres are where we make rational choices. How does one cultivate that?

How can peace relate to this?

From a chemical view it will switch on your serotonin and endorphins which relaxes the body and switches off the flight and fight ones.

How do I get more peace I hear you ask? Try this right now...

1. Put your left hand on the centre of your chest just below your collarbone 2. Imagine a SINE wave, INHALE UP the wave, EXHALE DOWN the wave 3. Continue doing this for 2 minutes and start thinking about your favourite things.

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What did that feel like? If you tried it you just experienced a simple yet powerful moment of entrainment and a bit more.

If you didn’t try it now and

then read on. The Sine wave is a pictorial of 7.83Hz this is also known and recognised as the Schumann resonance. In 1957 Winifried Otto Schumman discovered that Plant Earth vibrated around this frequency SO DO HUMANS and it is how it communicates with humans via the universal language of resonance.

When you practise the above, It feels like returning to a type of zero point gravity where the body is present, safe, calm and peaceful. Another example is the OM chant repeated produces the same 7.83Hz. When we can show up with presence with the afore mentioned qualities; instead of panic, we can navigate the situation much easier because we will be in the front part of the brain.

Everything in the Universe vibrates, google Human emotion Illumen chart. This shows the different emotions, which ones are you functioning from? On the vibratory scale Peace is the second to the top just before joy.

If you would like to anchor in deep peace and calm regularly and easily start doing the 1/2/3 above at least 3 times a day for 3 minutes ...set your timer and if you would like to know more about it check out www.heartmath.com Intrepid explorers I bid you good cheer whether in heat or cold, good will to you all. May the rest of the month practising as I affectionately call “the happy wave”; bring you delicious moments of peace.... You might be surprised at what you see when you slow it down.

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS dramatically reducing our collective attention span. Instead of the morning with the Sunday press in those halcyon days, we now tend to spend minutes, or even just seconds reading each ‘news’ story. Just the headline, the contents of a tweet, a paragraph at best. People are taken in by the soundbite, the strapline on a poster, or, in the case of Brexit, what was written on the side of a big red bus.

THE INFORMATION AGE - HOW'S THAT GOING? Phil D. Coffers - The Islander Economics Correspondent Do you remember the days in the not so distant past where you could kick back on a Sunday morning with a stack of newspapers and a pot of coffee and slowly work your way through the papers?. You could spend a few luxurious hours wading your way through well written, thoroughly researched journalism that meticulously weighed up the pressing issues of the day, with explanations of the nuances involved, crafted by professionals, reasonably safe in the knowledge that what you were reading was at least mostly true. If it wasn’t the publisher would face criminal charges, or profesional pillory. Who has the time for that these days?

This kind of journalism still exists of course, but we now live in an age of the free, rapid movement of knowledge, and it isn’t having an altogether positive effect.

These days you don’t need a newsroom, print works, distribution network, broadcast equipment or satellite feeds to distribute your opinions, you can do it for free, or at least

very cheaply with a web page, Facebook or Twitter account, and for the price of a good days wage we can carry a device in our back pocket that carries the sum total of all human knowledge, the good, and the bad, for immediate, and free consumption.

Fake news is big business these days, literally. In Kosovo for example an estimated 40% of the nation’s youth are involved in some way in the fake news business. Here’s how it works.

Set up a website, or Facebook account, make it look like a legitimate organisation, then make up some content that will have people liking and clicking away. The more controversial the content, the more likes you are going to get. Then you can either sell the page for a few thousand dollars, or start collecting the advertising revenue that accompanies popular pages.

In the example of Kosovo a fake news merchant can make hundreds of dollars a day in this way, compared to the country’s average wage of 300 dollars a month. Nice work if you can get it, and they can.

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All of this has also had a dramatic polarising effect on our collective beliefs. If you spend time to properly understand an issue then the chances are that you form a nuanced opinion, you can be a little bit in favour or something, you can agree with some bits, but not necessarily everything. But read just the headline and you tend to end up 100% for it, or 100% against it. Back in the day, we tended to consume journalism to help form our opinions, these days we tend to seek out and consume media that reinforces the opinions we already hold. If we see something that disagrees with our opinions then we can happily dismiss it as ‘fake news’, ‘project fear’ or similar. If this comes from legitimate, trustworthy and seemingly reputable sources it is dismissed as ‘mainstream media’, with the overtones that we are being institutionally lied to by sources that only a few years ago held a position of trust in society.

Last month as the U.S. midterm elections came and went it reached new heights (or lows if you prefer). Donald Trump began reporting of a migrant caravan, making its way through Central America heading for the U.S’s southern border. There are migrants on their way, there always are, but this was painted as an invasion. It reportedly

contained ‘many people’ from the Middle East, claimed Mister Trump, while simultaneously admitting he had no proof. While senior Republicans claimed that many of them carried smallpox, a disease eradicated globally 38 years ago. All if this backed up by right leaning, news network Fox. This was mentioned all day every day, and the day after the elections, was not mentioned again. In a separate incident a senior CNN journalist had a microphone snatched from him in a press conference for asking tough questions, and later had his press credentials rescinded.

The justification? That he had assaulted the person removing his microphone, the evidence presented was a manipulated video distributed by Alt Right ‘news’ network Infowars.

The results of all this seems to be that as a society we are now all at each other’s throats. Left or right, you are either with us, or against us. Phrases like ‘snowflake’, ‘Gammon’, ‘remoaners’ have entered the lexicon as dismissive insults towards people who have the temerity to have a different opinion. They are hurled across no mans land, where in the past we might have had an actual debate about our differences.

When the information age dawned with the invention of the world wide web, you might have been forgiven for having little optimism that with instant access to everything we would all get a little smarter and better informed. It depressingly seems that the exact opposite has come to pass. Who saw that coming?.

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WHAT IS MEANT BY ‘USE AND ENJOYMENT’ OF A YACHT?

By: Chris Allix, Dominion Marine for OnBoardOnline info@dominionmarine.com (+44) 1624 682400 Whenever we read about VAT in the superyacht industry we see the phrase ‘use and enjoyment’, but what exactly does that mean?

Since superyachts are movable assets, the EU allows member states to determine what proportion of usage is carried out in EU waters as opposed to international waters.

Some member states, such as Spain, do not allow reduced ‘use and enjoyment’ rates whilst most Mediterranean states, including France, Italy, Malta and Cyprus, have various reduced rates.

These vary from member state to member state, but it is the rules and rates of the state where usage commences that govern the agreement.

There are two principal times when ‘use and enjoyment’ rules apply: 1. Charters commencing in an EU state a) If a third party commercial charter involves the yacht sailing into international waters then the VAT rate may be reduced under ‘use and enjoyment’ rules. For example, France will determine 50% of the charter is likely to be

in international waters and will therefore reduce the VAT to an effective rate of 10%. b) If usage of the yacht is under a long term agreement (over 90 days) then the member state will presume a portion of the usage will be outside EU waters and automatically apply their reduced rates. For example, Malta determines that, subject to the length of the yacht, up to 70% of usage is likely to be outside EU waters, and therefore apply an effective rate of 5.4%. However, some states such as Monaco retain the right of clawback if it is later shown that the yacht did not in fact sail outside EU waters.

2. Charters commencing outside an EU state If a charter starts outside the EU and proceeds into EU waters then each member state in which the yacht sails can claim VAT on the proportion of time spent in their waters. Hence, if a three week charter commences in Gibraltar and the yacht spends a total of seven days in each of Spain, France and Italy, each country can claim VAT (at their rates and subject to their rules) on one third of the charter fee.

I trust this explains the matter but if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact Dominion Marine:

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ANOTHER LESSON OF SEA LAW: TERRITORIAL WATERS

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com Humanity has been serving and using the sea since ancient times and for different purposes, which have been varying in importance according to technological development and the needs of the specific different periods of History. It was always a link to trade and communication as well as a source of wealth. Those uses were the ones that drove states to set customary rules to determine their respective rights and rulings over maritime spaces.

Through a simple scheme, which lasted until almost the end of the Second World War, the sea was normally divided into two spaces: one adjacent to the coast, where the coastal State had full sovereignty, the Territorial Waters; and another of a common nature, the High Seas where the principle of “freedom of the seas” ruled. The only discrepancy was the width of the strip corresponding to the territorial sea, since, despite the fact that the 3-mile rule became almost universal, different states kept another figure. This 3 mile delimitation is the basis of the controversy between Gibraltar and Spain as the Territorial Waters were not mentioned in the 1713 Utrecht Treaty.

With the diversification and the increase of the uses of the sea, due to the demographic, economic and technological growth, new and important interests appeared, as well as

a complex interaction between them, emerging new notions to delimit the spaces Maritime, such as the Continental Shelf, the Contiguous Zone the Exclusive Economic Zone, the seabed or, more recently, the archipelagic waters.

The need to precisely delimit each of these maritime spaces and the growing importance of fisheries and oil extraction prompted the holding of major international conferences that finally had success with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982, (UNCLOS), also called the Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea treaty. This Convention, pondering the different economic, strategic and technological factors concurrent, was able to determine the breadth of the Territorial Water as a maritime space adjacent to the territory of a state, where it exercises its sovereignty, and

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which reaches the airspace, the seabed and the subsoil, with an extension of up to 12 miles from the coastal baselines. The limit of 12 miles of the Territorial Waters also sea serves to delimit other spaces like the Contiguous Zone - that comprises up to another 12 miles - in which a state would still have jurisdiction in some cases on areas like customs, taxation, immigration and pollution - and the Exclusive Economic Zone up to 200 miles – in which the coastal nation has sole exploitation rights over natural resource – counted in both cases since the end of the Territorial Waters.

On this international level, the coastal State has the power to regulate and reserve for its nationals the use of the living and mineral resources of the territorial waters, its seabed and its subsoil, as well as to prohibit and regulate the flight of aircraft from Third States. However, it

cannot impede the navigation of ships from other states when they do so in accordance with the so-called "principle of innocent passage ", consisting of the rapid and uninterrupted navigation, although justified anchorage and detention is permitted, provided it does not affect to peace, good order or security of the coastal State. However he retains the power to dictate rules to preserve safe navigation and to protect the marine environment, such as, for example, it is contemplated in the law of ports of the state and the Merchant Navy. In addition, it exercises jurisdiction over these vessels under certain circumstances, but it cannot tax the mere fact of the passage through the territorial sea.

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Why it’s more important than ever to plan for your retirement.

1. It could last longer than you think One of the blessings of the latter part of the last century and early 21st century, is the rapid increase in lifespans. Retirement is, for many, now a long journey to look forward to; not, as it once was, a relatively short time between stopping work and death.

Yet, at a time when so much about ageing is improving, there is a cloud being cast: worry about whether our savings will last.

Today, a 65-year-old man in the UK has on average another 18.5 years of life ahead of him (up from just 13 years in the early 1980s), while 65-year-old women will live another 20 years plus.1 Put simply, we could spend more than a third of our life in retirement. While this is something to celebrate, without a long-term financial plan, each of us runs the risk of outliving our savings.

2. It’s a struggle to get by on just the State Pension Most of us will get a State Pension, but the income from it will probably only cover our basic needs. Furthermore, those without a complete 35-year National Insurance record will not qualify for the full amount. For those reliant on state support, the question might not be how to retire successfully, but how to retire at all.

Given the anticipated increase in longevity and the declining ratio of those in the workforce to those in retirement, the government is proceeding with an accelerated increase in the State Pension age. From 2020, it will be 66 for men and women,

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increasing to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then linked to life expectancy after that. The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that many of those who are working today might not be eligible for a State Pension until they are 70.

The current State Pension system has changed enormously since its inception in 1909, and will do so for many more years to come.

Whatever its future, it's clear that the population as a whole in the UK may not be able to rely on it forever. Therefore we must take personal responsibility for our own retirement finances, as there may be precious little in the way of a state safety net to fall back on.

3. People overestimate how far their savings will stretch When it comes to hard numbers, there seems to be little grip on reality about how much retirement income a savings pot can translate into when the need arises. On average, Britons believe that a pot of £233,000 will be enough for their desired retirement income of £26,000 a year. But research suggests that they need to save at least £525,000 for this income, even including the State Pension.2 Given increasing life expectancy, it’s imperative that we save more to help fund a comfortable old age. Nevertheless, more than half of people in the UK either aren’t saving at all for their retirement, or they aren’t saving nearly enough to give them the standard of living they hope for.3 If you fall into either of these categories you have three choices: adjust your income expectations, start saving more, or retire later.

4. It can be hard to catch up A common mistake is to try to play catch-up later on in life.

This is because the longer you delay saving, the less time you have to benefit from investment

growth. Because compounding can enhance the value of your savings, the discomfort of each pound you save now can be greatly outweighed by the advantages you gain later.

Knowing you'll be all set to meet your basic needs – with enough left over to let you comfortably do the things you look forward to in retirement – is something well worth striving for. Moreover, it will give you far more freedom and control over your lifestyle down the road.

5. The burden of saving has shifted In the face of rising life expectancy and spiralling costs, the trend has been for employers to wind up their defined benefit (final salary) schemes in favour of their less costly, and in many cases, less favourable defined contribution counterparts.

This has shifted more of the burden of saving from employers to employees, meaning that the majority of today's workers are now solely responsible for making their own financial provision for retirement.

Many experts warn that the end of defined benefit pension schemes, chronic under-funding of defined contribution pensions, and increasing life expectancy are creating a perfect storm

that threatens to destabilise the financial wellbeing of millions of future retirees. The message is clear: a comfortable retirement can only be assured if we take steps to save enough money – and in the most suitable saving schemes.

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They originated at a time when most people buying a bike were buying a mountain bike, but often a mountain bike was simply too cumbersome, heavy and slow for the average rider.

Designers took the best elements from Mountain Bikes, Tourers and Racing bikes and built a bike which met the requirements of the average rider.

Many people naturally focus in on road biking when they talk about cycling in Mallorca.

Having discussed the challenges of Sa Calobra, Puig Major & Cap Formentor, the conversation naturally moves onto mountain biking in the region. Recently I put together a one day tour of the vineyards on trekking bikes.

With a Trekking bike tour, friends of mixed abilities can enjoy the countryside. There is no need for any cycling gear - just wear whatever you fancy and go at your own pace. Next year we will do many more of these one day tours for people living on the island….

Trekking / Hybrid bikes The “Trekking" or “Hybrid” bikes are a relatively new style of bikes, ideally suited to most leisure riders and a good deal of commuters. Hybrids were first seen in the late eighties and early nineties, but have taken a while

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A hybrid is fitted with 700c wheels (the same diameter as fitted to racing bikes) but with wider tyres and rims (on average 35mm). These tyres are generally multi condition, in that they have a smooth centre line for efficiency on tarmac, but have knobbly outer tread, to give good traction if the bike is ridden on a non tarmac surface. They are fitted with the same gear systems as mountain bikes, with between 21 and 27 gears, flat handlebars and cantilever or linear pull brakes. Better models feature "fully equipped", ie they come factory fitted with mudguards, and panniers, and some offer suspension seat pillars and adjustable rise stems.

Commonly, these style of bikes are available as either a traditional gents frame, along with a matching or complementary ladies (step through) frame and sometimes a unisex.

The Tour We transferred a group of ten Swedish friends to the starting point at Es Verger in the hills behind Esporles. Despite us starting with a down hill section and finishing with a short uphill climb, the route was all on tarmac and predominantly flat (65km with 500m vertical gain).

A wonderful combination of straight flat roads through the vineyards and narrow country lanes sheltered from the sun.

Despite the group’s mixed ability, a love wine tasting and a lot of pattering, our average speed was in excess of 20kph.

A bit like a competitor catapulting himself out of the start gate in a giant slalom, we were off with a 4km descent from Es Verger into Esporles. An instant treat of wonderful views, shaded forests, traffic free roads and beautiful sweeping bends. From Esporles we headed east to Santa Maria for a quick coffee stop and then along Cami de Muro, passing through Biniali and Sencelles.

Having cycled through the square at Costix, the group sensed our first little wettie stop - wine tasting at Son Prim. We had completed 3/4 of the route (48km) and it was time to enjoy the vineyards… We tasted 2 wines (including a White Merlot) at Son Prim, before cycling a full 3km to Biniagual… on the route we stuck to whites and rose, saving the reds for the lunch!

From Biniagual we had our sights set on Castel Miguel and a paella lunch… only about 12km, with a nasty last few kilometres up hill or a cheeky lift in the support

vehicle! The bikes were hastily collected by the team from Tramuntana Tours and we nestled down for lunch. In addition to the traditional locally sourced food, lunch included the tasting 7 different wines. We were all transferred back to Bunyola - via Orient for a little cheeky wettie.

Es Verger - www.esverger.es In the fifties the family produced Mantonegro wine in Santa Maria del Camí. Nowadays these old vines are still being carefully loved and have been joined by varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Viognier… (in Esporles) The stunning vineyard of Es Verger is in the Serra de Tramuntana, at 450m above sea level. Nestled in the hills behind to Esporles, the vineyard enjoys its own special microclimate which has a wonderfully positive influence on the wines. The 7 hectares of vineyards and 3 hectares of olive trees are set in a valley, with both the wine and the oil being cultivated according to the strict parameters of ecological agriculture. They only select best grapes and olives resulting in a high quality end product but with slightly lower yields. The annual production of wine is of 15.000 litres. The oil production is 3.000 litres.

Their six different wines: • Ses Marjades (Mantonegro & Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon) • Els Rojals (Mantonegro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.)

• Pinot Noir • Neu (Sauvignon Blanc) • Sensual (Rose - Montenegro) • Fita del Ram (Sweet white Viognier) The red wines are aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and combine local vines (mantonegro) with French vines (cabernet

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sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and viognier). The main wine is “Ses Marjades”, again… aged in new Frech oak, a top quality wine for which they have won a number of different awards (silver medal in the Nuremberg 2011 exhibition). The range & crop are continually growing, yet are still able to retain the small family business mentality, putting quality before quantity. Es Verger was one of the first 100% ecological vineyards in Mallorca and they believe that their hands on philosophy is essential to producing the best possible wine.

The wine and olive oil is sold directly from the finca and in specialised shops on the island.

The cellar is open for arranged vineyard tours all year round - all you need to do is contact them.

Olive Oil To make our extra virgin oil, which is registered as an official product of Mallorca: “Oli de Mallorca”. Jaume uses olives directly from the tree, never touching the soil and during the harvest. The olives are collected just before they reach maturity so that the grass and flowery flavours stand out in the oil. The oil won the Feinschmecker award in 2010, that places it in the best 250 oils in the world.

Son Prim - www.sonprim.com At the beginning of the 90s, a small plot of land, Jaime Llabrés planted a mixture of vine stock that included Prensal, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot. The main aim was to see how they performed in Mallorca’s climate and soil. They made wine from these different varieties, using small stainless steel tanks with a cooling system, all placed under a very large carob tree.

The results were surprisingly good. The ageing process was completed in barrels resting in

the cool basement of a garage in Palma. This venture produced some barrels of surprisingly good quality wine which was bottled.

It also produced a few barrels of vinegar too, which were more suitable for using as salad dressing! Year by year the production grew and the quality improved.

The Son Prim winery in the village of Sencelles came to its natural end - the two ‘cups’ of living stone and the big oak casks were past their sell by date and impossible to update.

In time for the 2004 harvest, the new winery was completed, located in the middle of the countryside next to their new fields. The bodega is now impressive, boasting a great space for fermentation and an underground space for ageing.

They now produce 3,500 bottles per hectare. Their winemaker Alain Bramaz manages the process, from the moment of planting new vines, to the ageing of the wine, to its bottling. 6 different wines are produced each year and our favourite is the very pale White - Blanc de Merlot.

Biniagual www.bodegabiniagual.com Biniagual Winery boasts 33.7 hectares of vineyard and 148.000 vines. The flat land used for the vineyard has been historically used for cultivating vines and the area was used for viticulture as far back as the 13th Century.

Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Muscat of Alexandria.

Rather than using chemicals, they use natural methods to take care of the vines and protect them against disease: their fertiliser is natural fertiliser, supplied by their sheep; the rose bushes on the end of the rows, alert them to the presence of any diseases before they affect the vines. 7 different wines are produced and for me the star wine is the Finca Biniagual Gran Verán - a combination of the native Manto Negro and the international Shiraz grapes Castle Miquel www.castellmiquel.com You can’t miss the Germanowned and prize-winning Bodega.

Located in a picturesque setting in one of the most beautiful regions of Mallorca - between Alaro and Lloseta. From its elevated position the vines are said to have an increased exposure to the sun and references to the cave can be found in the original plans of the castle.

Castell Miquel was once created for viticulture: So… the story goes… that an angel appeared to a Majorcan farmer and advised him to plant a vine on this spot.

The farmer followed the advice and the vines developed. But when Majorca was ravaged by a serious plague of phylloxera, around 97% of the former winegrowing areas were converted into almond plantations and farmland – and the fertile wine of Castell Miquel were forgotten.

Prof. Michael Popp discovered the run-down Castellet in the middle of the nature reserve in the 1990s. The bodega was in a poor state, but the old vines on the centuries-old dry walls were still flourishing. Today, Castell Miquel has become precisely this small Garden of Eden which Prof. Popp had envisioned. He acquired the winery property, he took care to unravel the mystery.

Recultivation of the ancient lands of the Mallorcan farmers on the slopes blessed by the angel, developing the terraces… the "Stairways" The vineyard produces about 10 wines a year, the Stairway to Heaven & Monte Sion ranges along with some Special Editions.

It also sells a range of gourmet products that include Olive Oil, Balsamic vinegar, Almonds, Salt & Orange Marmalade. The best wine we tried one was one of their Special edition reds…

In keeping with tradition, they cultivate typical Mallorcan varieties; the Mantonegro variety is indigenous to the island and the red and rosé wines are based on it; another indigenous variety is the Prensal grape, a variety used in the Biniagual white wine. They also grow Cabernet

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A MASSIVE THANK YOU FOR 2018!

Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Asociación Ondine could not achieve much were it not for our amazing individual and family members, funders and Corporate Partners. As the year is coming to an end, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for enabling our work through your continous support!

We’d also like to thank everyone who came to our Thank you event at The Boathouse, Palma on Thursday 8th November.

The event was organised to acknowledge the hard work of our Corporate Partners who have helped to raise money for marine conservation this year. As well as expressing our gratitude it was also the perfect opportunity to share the inspiring project work Asociación Ondine currently have in progress, and to show our sponsors just how much we are achieving in the fight

against plastic pollution and the improvement of the state of our oceans. If you were unable to make it for the event, you will soon be able to read all about it in our upcoming annual report which will be published early 2019.

During the evening, Asociación Ondine’s Head of Fundraising and Corporate Relations Holly Dawson gave a speech to reiterate that every euro of the money raised this year by the island’s business community had been spent on implementing project work for the sake of a single-use-plastic free future and for the future of our seas.

Holly went onto explain that whilst a one off or annual financial contribution from our corporate sponsors would always be a hugely welcome show of support, setting up systems where by raising money becomes part and parcel of everyday business practice, is what allows Ondine to plan our projects

and programmes with a long term vision. Without this it is very hard for us to develop and progress.

Examples were given of members of the business community already taking the lead in this area:

Speech by founder Brad Robertson

E3: In addition to their annual corporate donation, for every euro spent by e3 customers on two new products launched this year, e3 donate a percentage to Asociación Ondine.

Gaia Natural Products: 100% of the retail price of the Ondine shampoo bar goes to Ondine.

Stick No Bills: Donate a percentage of the sale of four of their Iberia poster series to Ondine.

Arriki’s Waves: For every wave commissioned, local artist Rikki donates a percentage to Ondine.

The Boathouse: In addition to

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their annual corporate donation to Ondine, they also add 10c to every bill with an opt out for any customers not wishing to participate. Out of 3,330 bills issued so far since launch, only one customer has requested to opt out proving just how well it is being received across their clientele. The owner Mark has a vision to roll this out across all restaurants in Mallorca, so please help us spread the word about this amazing initiative!

The event was about celebrating these examples of best practice and others, and businesses in the room were encouraged to consider how they may build similar fundraising opportunities into their everyday business practice. Feedback was extremely positive and already we have received some fantastic ideas for new initiatives we are excited to develop.

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The evening was also about acknowledging how Ondine have spent their fundraised income this year with some impressive outcomes: since launching in 2016 more than 3,500 students on the island

Mark from The Boat house envisions all restaurants supporting marine coservation

have signed up to our Dos Manos schools programme, over 2,500 volunteers have participated in our public beach cleans and 44 businesses across 51 locations have taken part in the 2018 pilot phase of our Plastic Free Balearics initiative working to reduce single use plastic in participating businesses island wide.

The evening demonstrated that step by step we are heading in the right direction towards achieving our end goal - a clean and healthy Balearic sea.

Ondine’s Founder and President, Brad Robertson, reiterated that if we want to achieve change,

we must first change ourselves.

We still have a long way to go, and a lot of challenges ahead, but we believe if we continue to work together with the honesty, integrity and genuine passion that we have all shared for this cause right from the beginning, then we can do it!

A huge thank you to all our Corporate Sponsors who attended the event, and a special thanks to the Boathouse for providing us with the venue and hospitality, and North Sails for sponsoring the refreshments for the night.

Thank you to all our Corporate Partners and Material Supporters for your donations, with special acknowledgement to our Silver and Gold Members:

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BUBBLING OVER WITH ENTHUSIASM FOR SPARKLING WINE...

Wine Industry Ivan Gonzalez Gainza & Lara Corfield Carrer de Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 902 179 wineindustrymallorca@gmail.com When the festive season begins many people turn their attention toward drinking 'bubbles'.

Of course Champagne is the biggest name in the world of sparkling wine. Its reputation, its quality, its very protected name and denomination, as well as its very traditional production method make it a favourite to bring to the christmas table or to see in the new year.

We all know that good Champagne comes at a price so perhaps, after buying gifts for family and friends and attending various events throughout the festive season your wallet may be 'stretched a little thin' by the time you think about what sparkling wine to purchase. Focusing on a good Cava or Spanish Sparkling wine instead of Champagne could be the perfect option.

Traditionally, Cava has always been the ugly sister of sparkling wines. Cheap, drier than a desert and yet, full of sugar. However, this is changing and Cavas of high quality can now be found easily and in my opinion, can match the quality of certain Champagnes.

For whatever reason, many people are prepared to pay for

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a good Champagne, but when it comes to Cava they're only willing to pay 3€ for an 'off the shelf' supermarket brand bottle of Cava. This is a big mistake as you do not have to pay as much as 30€ or 40€ for an amazing Spanish sparkling wine.

Most good Cava is produced in the traditional way, employing the same production method the French use when creating Champagne. This means a certain amount of sugar and yeast is added to each bottle of wine by hand in order to create a reaction that produces the lovely bubbles. This is a costly and time consuming process, but results in a much better product than those made industrially in a vat.

The use of local grapes like Xarel-lo and Perellada in Penedes or Viura in Rioja (also called Macabeo in the Mediterranean region) as well as the introduction of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make Spanish bubbly an even more interesting prospect. In addition, it is possible to find Spanish sparkling wines made with alternative grapes such as Garnacha, Trepat, Verdejo and Albariño.

The name Cava can be confusing as it does not refer to a sole region (unlike Champagne). This is because, after a legal battle in the Spanish Courts it was decided that by law, sparkling wine from Rioja, Extremadura, Valencia and of course Cataluña could also be called Cava.

Here in Mallorca, a few of the more adventurous producers have made their debut with sparkling wine. The result is very varied, but in general, they are original and a touch exotic.

Generally, they use the local Prensal grape which gives a fruity touch. The Mantonegro Blanc de Noir or Rosé are a must to try.

It is even possible to find some ancestral method sparkling wine on the island. This means that no sugar or yeast is added in order to create the bubbles!

Below are some recommendations that can be enjoyed with your friends and relatives throughout the festive season. They are sure to delight everyone around the table, whilst taking a step away from golden labels and big advertising campaigns.

• Laieta Brut Nature Reserva.

In an original shaped bottle, this organic delight is made to impress with its light flavour and crisp finish.

• Llopart Panoramic Gran Reserva Imperial Brut. With a long family tradition and a vast knowledge, the Llopart Cava is a really good choice. This one in particular is within the mid range of all their references. It has been aged for at least 48 months, with a creamy and well balanced flavour that will satisfy the more exquisite palate.

• Gramona Imperial Brut Gran Reserva. This is possibly the most awarded Cava in Spain, a 60 month aged Cava that is really affordable and easy to find.

• Raor Brut Nature. The best sparkling wine option in Mallorca.

It is made using Perellada and Chardonnay grapes from the Felanitx region. Light and fresh, it will surprise you for sure!

• Sebastia Pastor Llampant Brut Nature. This sparkling wine is produced in a very small family vineyard and uses the local grape Prensal as well as some Chardonnay. Original!

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THE BOATHOUSE NEWS The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

live music, Bloody Mary Bar, BBQ, Buffet and lots of bubbly – what a way to welcome in the first day of 2019!

A TIME FOR GIVING

‘IT’S TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Wow December seems to roll around more quickly every year but I’m not complaining as I love the build-up as all the twinkly lights start to appear and everyone around is getting in to the festive spirit. Our decorations are up, Xmas hits playing and the winter cocktails ready to pour so head down for a spiced apple cider or mulled wine and mince pie after your Christmas shopping! And if you haven’t booked your party yet, don’t worry, we’ve got the holidays all wrapped up offering packages to suit all sizes and budgets from cocktails and finger food to traditional dinners and Swedish ‘Julbord’ buffets, so give Cristina a call and leave the rest to us while you relax with a drink and smugly cross ‘organise office party’ off your list - and if you’re struggling with ideas to raise the roof on your party this year, check out our list of tried and tested themes for an office Xmas party to remember (for all the right reasons!!).

RING IN THE NEW YEAR! Following last year’s huge success, we can’t wait to celebrate New Year’s Day again with a big bang! Join us for our special champagne brunch with

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The festive season means so much more than just party time and presents under the tree.

It’s a time to think of others less fortunate than ourselves and give back where we can.

Every little helps and we like to do our bit. There are many charitable initiatives all over the island founded and funded by wonderful individuals. We fully support JoyRon Foundation in their mission to help children on the island and have sponsored a page in their Diversity of Mallorca calendar. A glossy A3 calendar with beautiful photos, on sale for 13 euros, available from us and other locations. For more details go to www.joyronfoundation.org/ calendar-2019. Also helping Kids in Need is fellow restaurateur, superwoman and friend Salou Sfar of A Ma Maisone in Santa Catalina who is organising a Xmas Lunch for 600 children and our very our own hero Miki Tsigaras will be cooking alongside her and is looking forward to help make it a day to remember for them all. As the saying goes, many hands make light work so please, if you would like to help either on the day or by raising funds to buy a present for each

on their bill, we have only had one person decline the request which is a very promising start.

We hope, this is the beginning of a great initiative for a sustainable donation to the foundation and encourage more restaurants around the island to get on board and join the quest for marine conservation. Check out their website for more details on this and all the great work they do. www.asociacionondine.org of the children, get in touch directly at saloua@tiasaloua.com.

Last month, Palma Dogs held another hugely successful pub quiz raising over a record breaking €2,000. The team turnout was top of the charts too with 25 teams taking part, almost double the amount they were anticipating so the beginning of the evening was a little hectic but after some juggling around, extra staff called in and some hard core supporters braving the cold weather outside, the evening was a lot of fun and more importantly, gave the chance for some of their very brave furry friends to find new homes. Well done and a huge thank you for all your efforts and look forward to having you back again this month. Please check their facebook page for details of the next event. www. facebook.com/palmadogs/ AND A TIME FOR SAVING!

As you already know, we are very passionate about helping Asociacion Ondine in their mission to help Save the Med. We are happy to report that since launching our pilot project last month - Save Our Seas one meal at a time - where we invite all our customers to donate 10c

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I have to say, that on a relatively small island, charitable efforts are quite big, which is a testament to the residents and communities that live here. I personally would like to thank each and every person who takes the time, to give their time, which in today’s busy world, is a highly valuable commodity. Because fundraising is not just about donating cash or writing cheques, it’s about the hours and personal time that people sacrifice to ensure all these initiatives happen. As anyone who has been involved in organising an event or running a foundation will testify, there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes and it is this display of dedication, love and kindness, of giving without receiving and caring for others that warms us all and gives hope for the future, especially at this time of year when it pays us to remind ourselves, that it’s not so much about what’s under the tree but rather who is gathered around it.

So, on behalf of Deb, myself and our staff, I wish you all a very merry Christmas and an outstanding New Year!

Captain Maconeye

Christmas Party Ideas on this tradition with a beachthemed romp in winter. Just grab your most outrageous floral shirt and prepare for a hot celebration complete with beach balls, summery cocktails & canapes plus everyone's favourite Christmas with the Beach Boys album - Bonus points if you can get your boss to do the limbo!

T’was the night after the party, when all through the office. Not a creature was stirring, not even old Doris.

“Oh No, another Xmas function to organise” I hear you cry. 2018 is speeding by and December is nigh –so if you haven’t got your office party all sorted, hurry up…. time is flying by!

But before you dust off last year’s decorations and order the same platters of finger sandwiches and sausage rolls – try one of these new party ideas to thank your staff for their awesome work throughout the year and have a whole load of fun at the same time!

BUDGET BASH If this year’s Christmas party budget is tighter than a duck’syou-know-what you can still celebrate with some style at The Boathouse. You don’t have to overspend to entertain – after all it’s about getting together and celebrating so opt for Secret Santa gifts and simply get your friends and colleagues to all chip in and meet for drinks after work to keep costs down and spirits up at your Christmas do!

chance to win best and worst design of the party!

LINGERING LUNCH It’s the age-old Christmas tradition – drink your fill by 3, be in bed by 7. Cut the work day short with a long luncheon function - try saying that three times quickly! Relax and linger over a 3-course meal and be home in time to tuck the kids in!

Check out our range of menus and rest assured – whether you pick sharing platters, canapes, or a la carte, our winter warmer cocktails are ready to fuel the office banter!

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selfie, then share and post your photos amongst the guests to see who wins for the most quirky or outrageous photo. Of course, the more alcohol involved, the better the photo!!

APRÈS SKI PARTY Live your dream winter life on the slopes (even if only for one night) and gussy up your party with traditional chalet accoutrements (furry rugs, skis, bobble hats, goggles and basically anything wood-finished) and have your guests roll up in their best Fair Isle sweaters and bobble hats for a night of hot chocolate, pints of beer, and s'mores by the fireside.

Even better go retro!

CAROLS, COCKTAILS & KARAOKE

CLOSE KNIT FRIENDS

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Christmas in July is a timehonored mid-summer party favourite so turn the tables

Eat, drink and be tacky this year…

Tradition is tradition, and ugly sweaters sit in the ‘practically mandatory’ category of Christmas garb. Buy one, knit one or raid your Grandparents closet for the

Nothing says Christmas more than Santa’s Grotto…bring back those childhood memories and create your own ‘pop-up’ photo booth complete with Elves, reindeer, tree and your very own Santa! Make your own frame or hire a professional booth. Make it fun with fancy dress and lots of props, strike a pose and take a

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing out loud for all to hear! Throw in some candy cane martinis, eggnog, vol-au-vaunts and a tin of Quality Street and you’ve got all the ingredients for a very rowdy round or two of carols towards the end of the night !

Rain & Shine!

SA Day 2018

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Beef & Fish Specialty Wide Selection of Wines Available

Calle Fรกbrica, 60 Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com

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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

Where the Yacht Crew Meets Situated in the STP Shipyard

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ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net

FOR SALE For Sale: Peugeot 207cc HDI - Diesel Cabriolet 2007 - only 130,000 kms new tyres and cam belt. Very Good Condition, Immaculate well loved! €5490 ONO - Tracy +34 681 175 818.

For Sale: MG TF sports car British racing green.. Black interior. Two seater, Coup'e.

In beautiful condition. ITV to August 2019. 4.800 € o.n.o Tel 699 761 149 - Palma.

For Sale: Ceramic coated original set of Mercruiser exhaust manifold and elbow kit. New unused, still in original packaging.

Suitable for small block Mercruiser. Manifold part numbers: 860246A15 (Manifold) Elbow Asy part number: 807988A03. Palma area. Price: €800 ono. Edwin, 645 679 130.

For Sale: Fully Functional Flying Fifteen, start sailing and racing from the day of purchase.

Many sails (none new!). Wooden deck needs repaint but not an obstruction to sailing. Road trailer, cover etc. Low cost of ownership, best value for money sailing on the island. € 2000 no offers. 616 949 353.

For Sale: Classic centre cockpit sloop, 11 metre. Mahogany/Oak - famous UK yard 1966. Mercedes diesel 40h.h.p. Great liveaboard cruising yacht. Palma berth available. Needs work. £ 10,000 sterling. palmaleo@msn.com For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 3592 excellent condition, fully equipped for racing - new mast, new sails. 8,000€. 630 628 775.

For Sale: Perfect Triradial spinnaker. Unused. Luff 13.3 foot8.1 450€. Spinnaker pole 4.2 - 150€. Honda 2.5 four stroke outboard, newly serviced 400€.

Perkins parama m30 diesel parts: Cylinder head skimmed, tested, complete 250€. Injection pump serviced 200€. 3 newly serviced injectors 100€. Many more perkins parts. Tel 666 337 014.

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For Sale: ORBEA Bike: 7 speed Shimano easy clic-change gears, 3 level handlebar, new rubber handles and bell, basket is my add-on, toe hooks is my add-on, extra set, original pedals & seat included. Bike size for someone of 1,7 m height or smaller. Super lightweight, well looked after and serviced regularly. 280 €.

Tel: 666 853 896.

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 2964 2,800€. Contact 619 387 817.

For Sale: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700,- Euro o.n.o. (new 1.500,- ). 609 672 344”

For Sale: Road bicycle. Aluminium frame. Carbon fork. Full Shimano Ultegra. Size L. In perfect condition and always maintained by a professional team. Many extras. In Palma. Just 900.-€ WhatsApp: 688 926 629.

For Sale: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com For Sale: OXEO Scooter (manual): OXEO brand scooters are some of the few that can be converted in electrical. Handles and handlebar foldable for compact storage.

Shock absorber to stop vibration.

60 €. Tel: 666 853 896.

For Sale: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed.

Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

For Sale: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy.

Clinker built on oak frames.

Needs some equipment. Price reduced to 1200 €. +34 627 287 863.

For Sale: Unique and exclusive Mini Roadster John Cooper Works, 45000kms, DEC/2013.

211hp, leather interior, Mini Navigation System, parktronic, heated seats... all extras. In perfect condition. Price 26000€, (+34) 691 203 810. maristany.a@gmail.com.

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For Sale: Classic Trailer USA, Aluminum, 3.500kg, With aluminum box, winch, lighting all in LED, new conditions, for all Boat’s small and up to a size of 12x3m. 10.000€. Alexander Paul Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Sale: Pocket barometer, Sterling silver. Made in London

by Philip Woodsman. Year 1891.

Highly collectable. WhatsApp 634 371 189. 600€

Job Vacancy: Fairline South Mallorca is seeking to recruit a junior/semi-skilled field engineer to join our expanding team.

This is a varied role that will require you to work alongside a senior engineer when needed, and at other times you will be expected to be able to complete other tasks unassisted.

Requirements: Working experience onboard yachts; Able to complete everyday repairs & jobs; Engine & generator servicing experience; Be able to apply antifoul; Possess a clean drivers licence; Able to work unsupervised; Computer literacy; A ‘can do’ and flexible attitude to work; Able to complete basic reports with attention to detail; Fluent in English. This is a customer-facing role, so you will need to be clean & presentable, and be able to communicate easily with our clients. Other skills and languages are desirable.

The salary is commensurate with experience. A vehicle, phone and uniform will be provided.

Please send your CV and a letter explaining your suitability for the role by email to: Andrew Colborne - After Sales Manager andrew@fairlinesouthmallorca.com Job Vacancy: Captain required for a New Build 32m Motoryacht.

Engineering skills would be an advantagel. Yacht delivery scheduled for June 2019 in Monfalcone, yacht to be based in Italy for the first year. The new vessel will be private use only, no charter, UK owners. Couples would be condsidered.

Please forward CVs to Denise at denise.parkin@sunbirdyachts.eu Job Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma is looking for a Field Sales Manager to help us fulfill our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by determining and pursuing new sales prospects and maintaining customer satisfaction: You are responsible for the market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs. You look actively for new sales opportunities through networking and cold calling. Excellent English skills (preferably native speaker), a strong business sense and a great network and industry expertise are essential. Please send your CV to info@ycp.com.es.

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Job Vacancy: Product Manager STP Shipyard Palma. Responsible for monitoring the shipyard’s production (haul out-launching vessels, travelift movements, berths, space on land, customer service management, etc.).

Customer mgmt. Organising assigned staff. Coordinating team of apprx. 25 employees. Reporting directly to General Manager.

Requirements: Naval engineering training or similar; Merchant Marine - Yacht Master qual; Experience as a Yacht Captain, Shipyard Product Manager, Merchant Seaman, Chief Engineer or similar; Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Autocad; Languages: Spanish and very fluent English, preferably native; Profile: Customer oriented, ability to handle stressful situations, proactive, organised, ability to interact with different departments/teams. Conditions: Indefinite term contract following a trial period; Salary to be agreed upon according to experience and qualifications; candidates will not be ruled out for economic reasons; Immediate hiring. CV to jdominguez@stp-palma.com.

Job Vacancy: Sunseeker Warranty coordinator. Sunseeker is one of the world’s leading yacht and super yacht manufacturers. We supply boats from 50’ to 140’ to a range of high net worth international clients. As a supplier of luxury goods, our after-sales customer service must be at the very highest standard. We are looking for a coordinator / administrator who will primarily be responsible for administering warranty claims for our new boats. This means managing the entire warranty lifecycle from receiving a new warranty claim, prioritising, managing engineers and contractors, re-claiming from the manufacturer and closing out the invoice claims. This role requires an extremely organized individual with an eye for detail.

Someone who can track and manage multiple projects at any one time and remains positive and professional in the eye of the customer. This is a highpressure environment. Skills Required: Fluent in English; Spoken Spanish and/or German extremely advantageous; MS Office – intermediate/ advanced (excel, Word, Outlook); Warranty lifecycle experience highly advantageous; Yachting experience a bonus. Send your CV to us asap: jody@ sunseeker-mallorca.es.

Job Vacancy: Skilled Engineer Required. Baleair is a busy air conditioning and refrigeration company servicing yachts and superyachts in and around Palma.

We are looking for an engineer to join our team. The ideal person will have good engineering and fault-finding skills with some sort of formal qualification in a related field such as electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical or yacht engineering. We would expect you to have a basic knowledge of the major components of the refrigeration cycle at interview but experience is not necessary, nor is a yachting background but both would be an advantage.

Salary would be dependent on skills and experience. You would need to able to speak fluent English. Spanish and other languages would be a bonus.

Contact: info@baleair.com Tania +34 679 51 81 31 Job Vacancy: Yacht Brokers required. Ancasta Palma are looking for experienced Yacht Brokers and new boat sales people to work in their offices on Mallorca. Ancasta have 15 offices throughout Europe and are Balearic dealers for Prestige Motor Yachts. Experience in brokerage OR new boat sales is essential as is written and spoken English, any additional languages would be an advantage. Salary is dependent on experience and commissions are uncapped. If you would like to join our team please send a CV with introductory email to matthewshave@ancasta.com.

Job Vacancy: Well known 32m, Mallorca based motor yacht, looking to fill full-time engine/ deck position. Must already live on the island, speak English fluently and have some years experience in such a role.

Preference given to non-smoker with some level of Spanish language and a history of longevity in previous positions.

Interested parties, send cv to: motor.yacht.mallorca@gmail.com Job Vacancy: Sales commercial position- Experienced sales person with sales skills and good knowledge of the nautical sector, both sailing and motor yachts. English, Spanish, and German fluent is required. Year round contract with good terms & conditions. Immediate hiring.

We also accept applicants with autonomo status. Apply at: Portadriano@motyvel.com

Job Vacancy: Sales Position Experienced & enthusiastic sales person required by leading Palma specialist marine company.

This would be a full-time position for a suitable person with some depth of knowledge in the industry. English & Spanish language an advantage.

Remuneration dependent upon experience, good terms & conditions offered. Reply with CV to …simon@theislander.net.

Job Vacancy: Full Time Sales Position at Delicioso. Working with a Company Director to generate and follow up Yacht Provisioning sales. You will need proven sales experience and be able to demonstrate your drive, commitment and enthusiasm to hit the ground running. Knowledge of the Mallorca yachting scene essential.

Position will suit a presentable, self-motivated and organised individual. Excellent, written and verbal English communication skills are essential. Must be able to drive. Initial 6 month contract. Basic plus commission remuneration. Please email CV with cover note to helen@deli-delicioso.com.

Job Vacancy: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium?

A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

FOR RENT

For Rent: Studio Apartment Costa de la Calma: quiet residential area with sea view. Recently renovated with furniture. Good location with shops, restaurants and public transport. €520 plus elec.

Clive Walker (+34) 636 335 043.

For Rent: Spacious 2 bedroom apartment to rent all year round – Palmanova. Just around the corner from the beach, Approx.

80m2 fully renovated with new double glazing, new fitted and equipped kitchen and bathroom, 2 bedrooms, terrace south facing, furnished. 900€ per calendar month. David (34) 678 463 953 For Rent: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Rent: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

For Rent: La Bonanova –75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa, completely renovated 2018. 3 bed, 2 bath, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, 25 m2 garden.

Quiet residential area, public transport, sports centre & local amenities. Long term only, 1500€ /mo. plus elec. Etc. 654 059 309.

For Rent: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple. 100 € per week including electric, water & parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry & have a current STCW cert. nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

For Rent: Professional People only need apply. Beautiful 2 bedroom,2 bathroom 1 ensuite., flat to rent in the centre of Palma(close to Clinica Rotjer, Plaza España, STP,)long term availability. Refundable deposit, 1 month´s rent in advance.

Rent: 1500€ + running cost. +34 615 992 203. damianmallorca@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Go Sailing: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma.

Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80.

Interested? michael@ffast.org

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE 2000 Astondoa 72 GLX Flybridge Price reduction to 450,000 € VAT Paid Mallorca, Spain

Est. 1987

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SL: 78 - 86 - 92 - 102 - 118 SX: 76 - 88 SD: 96 - 112 - 126 SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel The exclusive Sanlorenzo dealer for Spain and the Balearic Islands www.sanlorenzospain.com

CENTRAL AGENCY This elegant example of the Astondoa 72 GLX model was built in 2000 and is powered by twin MAN 1250 HP engines. Her luxurious interior sleeps 10 guests in 4 spacious cabins with additional accommodation for two crew. Very well equipped and refitted in 2012/2013 with regular updates each season. Maintained by full time crew year round and kept in excellent condition. Lista 6a Spanish flag & matriculation tax paid. Charter coded with charter license. New sofas and upholstery recently installed. Recently reduced in price, viewing highly recommended.

FAIRLINE SQUADRON 58 2008 495,000 € VAT Paid This is a great example of a very well maintained and very well equipped fly bridge family cruiser. She has an inviting aft deck, a big foredeck and a huge fly bridge with helm station, wetbar, electric table, and twin bimini tops. She is powered by two 775hp Volvo EVC D12 diesels with only 400 engine hours and is furthermore equipped with: bow thruster, trim tabs, electric capstans, hydraulic passerelle, generator, underwater lights, complete navigation package, air conditioning, washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc. View our photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

HYS Humphreys 77 2002 1,495,000 € VAT Paid

Simon J. Turner Broker simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 639 701 234 www.northropandjohnson.com

Aglaia is a Rob Humphreys design, “Phoenix 77”, she offers excellent sailing performance combined with high levels of comfort. She is a true “blue water” yacht. Totally refitted 2016, including: a full repaint; new 15mm teak deck; paint and refit of the rig; new sails; new electronics; new generator; new AV; new jet RIB and more, plus a fully refreshed interior.

TWISTER 28' 1972 IVA Exempt Price Reduced 14,500 €

Step on board, and you can feel the love put into the professional restoration of this classic Twister from 1972. The hull was moulded by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. and she has a plate with original identification, above the companionway area. Lovely features, such as the original portlights and stove, and the classic steering compass, make her stand out from the crowd. She has been recently lifted, seacocks and skin fittings replaced. Shes also been antifouled and anodes changed. There are a selection of spinnakers with the boat. should you want to enter the occasional regatta. OCTOBER 2018 PRICE REDUCED TO SELL - BOOK A VIEWING NOW... NEW MAIN AND GENOA FITTED AUGUST 2018

Full Condition Surveys Damage Surveys Dip SCS MCA Code Compliance Valuations for Insurance or Finance Independent Yacht Surveys New Build and Refit Supervision Tonnage Measurement (+34) 616 757 920 - (+44) 7741 243369 // survey@bernardmerryweather.com // www.bernardmerryweather.com Sea Trials

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Prestige 680 2019 2.260.571 €

With the Prestige 680 you will find an interior design that brings light, space, cosiness and privacy while being easy to move around. Her four cabin layout plus crew cabin means you have plenty of space for both family and friends and with a class leading flybridge there is oodles of space for entertaining.

Specifically designed to be equipped with Volvo IPS1200 engines, she offers enjoyable, comfortable cruising with manoeuvrability and economy. With bold, timeless lines and high-quality materials, fit and finish, the Prestige 680 offers the superb technical attributes found throughout the line, while also benefiting from the latest innovations. FINANCE AND PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE.

Beneteau Oceanis 54 2010

185,000 GBP Tax Paid Lying Mallorca

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 54, 2010, blue hull, wood decks. Yanmar 110hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, classic rig, sprayhood and bimini, dinghy and outboard, safety gear. Sleeps up to 8 in 3 double cabins + saloon conversion. Master cabin en-suite, twin aft cabins share sharing aft heads. Crew cabin in the bow with single berth and facilities. Well-equipped and presents well. One owner from new. Priced at 185,000 GBP Tax paid. Lying Mallorca.

Axopar 28 2015 94,000 € Tax Paid Lying Mallorca Axopar 28 hard top, 2015, all GRP with wood decks. Mercury Verardo 250hp outboard engine + small auxiliary. Features trim tabs, bow thruster, cabin heating. Sleeps 2 in aft cabin, WC with deck access. Good outside space with seating and sunbathing areas, opening wheelhouse roof and 2 side doors. Suitable for all year use, her beam of under 3m means the boat could be put on a road trailer. Ideal for day or weekend use around the coast. In very good order. Priced at 94,000 euros. Tax paid. Lying Mallorca.

“As New” SeaRay 2014 390,000 €

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

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

As New: The impressive SeaRay performance and the generous comfort of the interior layout, makes her the perfect yacht for a relaxing family cruise as well as an exciting day trip with friends. She is maintained in perfect condition. 2014. 125 engine hours. €390,000.

BRIG TENDERS Order now at 2018 Prices For delivery March 2019 brig-balearics.com

20 offices throughout UK and Europe Muelle Golondrinas (behind the Boathouse Restaurant) Palma de Mallorca, Spain T. +34 971 096 524 M. +34 685 282822 palma@westwateryachtsales.com www.westwateryachtsales.com www.NYBpalma.com

“Westwater Yacht Sales SL, Palma, are the factory appointed distributors of BRIG RIB’s & TENDERS in the Balearic Islands offering the full BRIG product range which includes the luxury Eagle, Navigator, Falcon Riders and Falcon Tenders. From the Falcon Tender at 2,75meters to the luxury Eagle 10 at 10meters we have a BRIG for all occasions. Launching now is the new Eagle 6, and the Eagle 8. We are taking orders now at 2018 prices for delivery in March 2019. Full after sales service. Westwater Yacht Sales are the distributors of Sundeck Yachts in Spain, the UK and Dufour Yachts and Catamarans in the UK. We require more boats for sale for our busy brokerage division.”

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