The Islander Magazine January 2019

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Andrew Schofield Yacht & Captain The Big Interview

By Justin Chisholm Antigua Charter Show Report B1 B2 Visa The Truth

January 2019 ISSUE 257

Photo: M/Y Moka

By Stuart Pearce www.yacht-shot.com

dear islander

Firstly, may I wish all of our readers, advertisers and contributors a very Happy New Year.

I am writing this final editorial of the year from the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in early December with a balmy 28 degrees and a wonderful 15 knot breeze, making me wonder how we can spend a wonderful three months cruising the islands and still produce The Islander. Then I woke up!

It’s always good to move out of your own comfort zone, and this visit to the Caribbean is no exception. The service levels we have received everywhere we have been have been exemplary, with a willing smile where nothing is too much trouble. It’s also interesting to note their efforts to protect the oceans, with paper straws in every bar we have visited (quite a few !!) a ban on all plastic bags, wooden stirrers and no sign of plastic cutlery or Styrofoam packaging anywhere.

The show itself has a magnificent display of almost 90 Superyachts, including MY Go, Alfa Nero, Amaryllis, Naia, Phoenix 2 plus many more top-notch yachts. Since our last visit, two years ago, there is a definite increase in the size and number of motor yachts, but a decline in the number of sailboats. It’s good to hear that the effects of last year’s hurricanes are beginning to be overcome, with all islands now open for business. The BVI’s are probably the worst off, but with lots of development in the offing.

The show is definitely one not to be missed in my view. Unlike Monaco where it’s virtually impossible to get onboard any of the yachts, Antigua is the opposite with crew, Captains and in some case, owners welcoming you onboard with open arms. This friendly approach is refreshing and raises the questions of why some shows are so unapproachable. We shall certainly be visiting again next year, alongside the many others from Mallorca who were there this year.

This month sees the second part of the refit season get underway, and from all reports we have, the yards are all full steam ahead, with several yachts having to go to the mainland due to a shortage of space here in Mallorca. AS an industry on the island we should just be careful that we don’t lose these yachts for good as regards winter refits as it appears the pricing on the mainland is somewhat less than here.

Fair Winds!

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“I arrived with no money, but by the end of season one I had cleared my credit card debt, bought a watch and a camera, dined out in nice restaurants and chased pretty girls. I asked the owners if I could stay – they said ‘yes’. My next purchase was a rather more sensible sextant, and I learnt how to do ‘sun run sun’ and headed briefly back to the UK to do my Yachtmaster.”

Rather than pay for a flight, Andrew looked for a boat to crew on back to Europe. He had two offers in as many days. The first was all-expenses but no wages on a 65-foot sailer leaving Tortola for the UK, and the second was all-expenses plus 750 USD on a 42-footer travelling between Saint Martin and Marseilles – Andrew went with the money.

YACHT & CAPTAIN ANDREW SCHOFIELD

By Sarah Forge sarah@purplecakefactory.com Born in Durham, although with no trace of the accent, Andrew was an exceptional student and breezed from public school to a degree in Applied & Industrial Biology with an eye on a career in molecular genetics. Shell snapped up his talents and offered him a position at their Biosciences Laboratory in Kent – a vast 1,000-acre site that was vacated by the energy giant in 1995. Although deeply ensconced in his chosen field, Andrew couldn’t shake off a conversation he had whilst scuba diving when at college – this conversation would end up changing his life.

“As a youngster, I enjoyed being in and around the water. I sailed a Mirror dinghy on the local reservoir, and windsurfed – badly, but it wasn’t until my late teens that I decided I also quite liked scuba diving,” says Andrew.

“However, my real passion was for my car. I built my first car before I was legally old enough to drive. It had the running gear of a VW, a VW engine, fibreglass gokart seats, a little outboard fuel tank, and I built a tubular steel frame to hold it all together. It was so light that, even as a gangly 16 year old, I could lift up one side of it unassisted. My pride and joy.”

“A couple of years into my Shell career, scrimping by on a junior

Andrew working on Port View project with Google

researcher wage, I mulled over the chat I’d had at college. This couple I’d met had worked a winter season on a yacht in the Caribbean, and then travelled around the world. They had given me the owner’s contact details should ever the need arise. I wrote a letter, good old-fashioned snail mail, telling them I knew how to dive and fix engines but had no clue how to sail – was there something for me? I got a reply and three months later I left Shell for the British Virgin Islands.

That was 1991.”

Andrew landed a stew-deckhand job on a 65-foot trimaran, which hosted ten charter guests at a time – a far cry from a lab in Kent.

“Both boats set off more or less the same time, and we were hit by a big low pressure off the Azores and endured five days of appalling weather. I later learned that the 65-footer sank, mercifully all crew got wet but were safely recovered, while we made it to Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores without a problem. On this occasion, the old adage paid off.”

Yachtmaster in hand, Andrew returned to his charter boat in the Caribbean.

“The trimaran was run by a couple and they taught me everything from heads ‘n’ beds to planning itineraries to sailing - it was a bit like driving a tennis court. She got pregnant and went ashore, he took over the galley and I became de facto captain. I stayed for eight seasons.”

Tortola was a nice place, Andrew formed great friendships and met his wife-to-be Kate (who was writing software for a living), but he could see that there was more out there. The MCA had introduced a Class 4 qualification, yachts were getting bigger and it was time to leave. After a couple of transatlantic sailing yacht

Crowd sourced bathymetry data logger

delivery trips, and achieving that Class 4, Kate and Andrew bagged a couple’s job with well-known British entrepreneur Peter de Savary – the first and only time they worked together on a boat.

In 1997, Peter had bought Penzance Dry Dock & Engineering Company and 75-foot Norwegian search-and-rescue ship Fredrikstad. He used the former as a base to gut and convert the latter into a luxurious expedition motoryacht. Kate (stewardess) and Andrew (captain) spent a year in the yard and, in October 1999, the boat was finished.

They spent the winter at St Katharine Haven next to London’s Tower Bridge, cruised Holland’s canals in the spring then left for Newport Rhode Island.

“We spent three idyllic years cruising the eastern seaboard of the United States between the Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale and Rhode Island. Peter was developing country clubs in America at the time, specifically Carnegie Abbey in Rhode Island and Cherokee Plantation in South Carolina. He would use Fredrikstad to entertain real estate agents, investors and potential members. They were good times. But, the boat got sold and it was time to move on.”

After getting married in Cloonacool, County Sligo, Ireland, Andrew then became captain of brand new 44m Warren Yacht Slipstream, taking her on her maiden voyage from the Kincumber shipyard down to Sydney Harbour. This was memorable for being the only job he was fired from. The Australian owner didn’t like Andrew’s nice, professional, sensible, nonshouty demeanour and felt he wasn’t a good fit - he had to go.

Andrew was then put forward for interview with a British property developer and took over as captain on the original White Rose of Drachs in 2001 – Andrew’s daughter was born that same year.

In 2002, a contract with Kusch Yachts was signed for the next White Rose of Drachs and Andrew oversaw her build in Wewelsfleth on the banks of the Elbe. The 65m was launched in 2004, by which time Andrew and Kate also had a son, and he has been captain ever since.

“White Rose of Drachs is a singleseason Mediterranean boat. We tend to cruise Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and then in the winter she is moored in

Cap d'Ail close to the Monaco border. The children are settled in school half an hour down the coast in Nice and everything runs very smoothly. I have seen a lot of bigger projects come online that are both interesting and tempting but, frankly, I have an extremely good owner. He is passionate about yachting, has worked his way up from a Monte Carlo offshorer to a 65m superyacht and he and his family are extremely personable. The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence, but you have to recognise when the grass on your side is green.”

The truth of the matter is that there is far more to Andrew’s yachting career than captaining White Rose of Drachs. He became president of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) in 2006 and has dedicated much of his spare time to representing the interests of professional yacht crew.

“We constantly consult with administrative bodies and policy makers to address issues affecting the yachting industry and help secure the futures of those who work in it. The work we undertake is always a slow burn, you don’t tend to see overnight success, but some of our greatest achievements have been assisting the MCA in the creation of training certification relevant to large yachts and verifying sea service on behalf of the MCA with the creation of a Service Record Book.”

Andrew with Kate and their son

Andrew and family

“We’ve also fought hard to get the hotel function of yachting recognised alongside the likes of deck and engineering. The MCA were unable to do this, as the coastguard can only write rules and regulations based on international maritime conventions, and there is no mention of hospitality in international law, so we set up our own standard called GUEST Guidelines for Unified Excellence in Service Training. Through the classroom and time at sea, interior crew now have a clearly defined training route from entry through to management level with an industry-recognised certificate of competence. Not only does it raise the level of professionalism within yachting, but it also helps with career progression. Certainly, as a captain, if I look at a CV and see someone has invested in themselves, I am instantly more interested.”

“Yachties call on the PYA for help

Andrew left with father and younger brother Clive

with unfair dismissal, sexual harassment, matters of pay, and we are serious about acting on their behalf and being their ‘voice’. I shall continue to be president until someone else puts up their hand and says they’d like to take over.”

Andrew also hasn’t lost the curiosity and creativity that made him a fine student and researcher.

“A friend of mine was always raving on about the annual South

by Southwest film, interactive media and music festival held in Austin, Texas. To shut him up, I bought a ticket and joined him in 2013. That year there were more than 34,000 paying attendees for the interactive section alone and it featured serious hitter guest speakers such as Elon Musk. I was told if the conference wasn’t in the main convention centre, it’d be rubbish, but I found myself

to be captain on a superyacht, but once he’d verified my credentials I invited him on a positioning trip between Monaco and Göcek. He injected his spoofing signals into our GPS antennas and drove the ship off course. Just a two-degree offset from the intended course and at 15 knots we were a mile off course within 20 minutes.

The ship turned, the crew could not feel it and all the time our onboard systems reported that the vessel was calmly moving in a straight line along its intended course. No alarms, no hint anything was amiss.”

“Todd’s findings had such huge implications. The potential for chaos to send ships and commercial aeroplanes off course was terrifying – especially when the captain wouldn’t realise until it was too late. Unsurprisingly, the story went global and I even had my five minutes of fame being interviewed on Fox News.

Since then, Humphreys has been working with officials from the FAA, CIA and Pentagon to address this clear threat to national security. It’s the elephant in the room, a massive problem.”

Equally game-changing is Andrew’s foray into crowdsourced bathymetry (the topography of the sea bed).

Receiving the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service

in a small hotel meeting room listening to Todd Humphreys, Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, talking about GPS spoofing.”

The idea of GPS spoofing is simple: fake the authentic signals being received and, if you do it right, the device can’t tell the difference and can easily be hijacked by the stronger counterfeit signals. The imitation signals then completely control the receiver. The key is that civilian GPS signals are open.

Unlike military GPS, they have no encryption and are vulnerable to spoofing. Todd built a low-budget GPS spoofer at home and tested it on a drone - it worked. Andrew approached Todd after his talk and asked if he’d like to hijack White Rose of Drachs.

“At first Todd was confused, a frightfully English man in deep Texas miles from the sea claiming

“About five years ago, the PYA became an observer body at the International Hydrographic Organization – IHO - whose main aim is to harmonise the standards of navigational charts.

Astonishingly, less than 6% of the ocean has been surveyed to modern standards. There are higher resolution maps of the Moon, Mars and Venus than for the world’s sea and ocean areas – ridiculous given the importance of depths in terms of not only navigation but also predicting the behaviour and impact of tsunami waves.”

“Together, we hatched a plan to use ships’ existing marine electronics, connect them to a black box, and collect data. I tapped up some friends and we installed black boxes in six yachts and collected 34 million depth soundings in five months by way of a small feasibility study. We’re now taking it one step further and exploring the possibility for every professionallymanned vessel to become a contributor to the bathymetric data. An accurate data logging box, accurate enough to send to the IHO Data Centre for charting purposes, has been

Passing through the Corinth Canal

developed and we’re nearing our crowdsourcing goals.”

Staying on the marine electronics theme, White Rose of Drachs was also the first motoryacht to have the Kymeta flat-panel communications system installed - Maltese Falcon was the first sailing yacht. The solution is designed to replace traditional gyro-stabilised antenna.

“In January, we will be removing our current VSAT and TVRO domes from the mast at the top of the boat, plus all the supporting brackets, legs, tubes that hold them up there. This will do away with four to five tons of weight and positively affect the boat’s stability. The Kymeta panels weigh 23kg instead of 200kg so you can swap one out in minutes without involving cranes.

It’s funny, naval architect designs and concepts never show the radar domes and antenna. So the owner will finally get the boat he ordered from a drawing board in 2002 delivered to him in 2019.”

White Rose of Drachs underway

It’s exhausting reading the wealth of experiences that Andrew shoehorns into his daily life. And that’s before family commitments are even considered. He supports his daughter competing in dressage and his son tearing round the tracks in a go kart – apparently he thinks he’s the next Lewis Hamilton. Little wonder that he was awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service for his services to the large yacht industry. The ceremony took place at Trinity House in London on September 26 this year and Her Royal Highness Princess Anne presented the honour.

One last thing, does Andrew have any regrets about leaving that Kent laboratory for the Caribbean almost 30 years ago? “While I still love the topic of molecular genetics, I’ve had an amazing career at sea and I wouldn’t trade places with anyone.” The yachting industry is certainly very grateful that he discarded that lab coat.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: UNITED STATES SAILGP SKIPPER ROME KIRBY I caught up with Kirby shortly after he and his newly-recruited crew returned from New Zealand where they had experienced for the first time what it is like to sail their new F50 high-performance foiling catamaran.

We know you as a Volvo Ocean Race sailor, an America's Cup sailor, and a regular on grand prix race boats – now here you are as skipper and CEO of a team in the brand new SailGP circuit. How did all this come about?

Photos: Matt Knighton USA SailGP Team Justin Chisholm BLue Media Events - Partner justin@bluemediaevents.com (+34) 680 985 838 American sailor Rome Kirby has is well known in the professional yacht racing world as an America’s Cup winner, a Volvo Ocean Race competitor and a regular on a number of top-flight grand prix race boat campaigns.

Now though he has been elevated into a leadership position as he takes on the skipper and CEO role with the United States SailGP team for the brand-new international circuit’s inaugural season next year.

ROME KIRBY: Well there were definitely whispers of this whole thing for quite a while, but I don't think anyone in the sailing world was 100 per cent sure it was going to happen. But the opportunity came about last April with a phone call from Russell Coutts.

I was at the Moth World Championships. He just asked if I'd be interested. After listening to him for about 10 minutes and listening to the vision and what they want to do with the circuit, it was a no-brainer for me.

Your reputation as a top-flight crew member is second to none, but for this campaign, you're going to be the skipper – the one leading the whole crew and the campaign. Is that a daunting prospect? Does that hold any fears or worries for you?

RK: Like anything, you want to be successful and you want to win. We definitely want to put together a sustainable team and campaign. There's definitely fears – well I wouldn't say fear, but there's definitely stuff you're worried about. But at the end of the day, we're competitors and I'm looking forward to the challenge.

How much control have you had to be able to pick your own team through this whole thing – or is this something that's been handed down to you?

RK: No, for the most part I've been able to pick the entire team, which has been great. Obviously, within the US we don't have a ton of F50 experience. But we’ve got a bunch of really talented sailors and now we just have to bridge the gap in terms of experience and learn on the fly – that's going to be our biggest challenge.

Season one is going to be about getting up to speed and making sure we're competitive with the other teams.

Give us the rundown of your sailing team line up?

RK: OK let’s start with Riley Gibbs.

He’s an Olympic Nacra sailor – a really young and talented sailor.

Then there’s Hans Henken – he’s another Olympic sailor sailing the 49er. He’s really, really smart.

He went to Stanford and got a degree in aerospace engineering.

So he brings something a little different to the team, which is pretty good. Plus he's fun to have around. Mac Agnese is a great young sailor campaigning in the 49er as well.

Then there’s Dan Morris who has a great sailing track record in the last few years with Congressional Cup wins and Marström 32 campaigns and he's doing the GC32 stuff with Red Bull.

Where do you rank yourself in the pecking order among the six teams announced for the first SailGP season?

We have a pretty good set of sailors but the F50s are unlike any of the boats they've sailed so we've got a pretty big mountain to climb to get to the level where the Australian team or the Japanese team is at. Those guys have had tons and tons of time sailing with each other in these boats.

It's hard to knows who will be the top teams but I would say those guys and the British are probably up there as the ones probably going to be the most competitive.

But we'll see what happens. We have a big mountain to climb but I have no doubt we'll be able to mix it up though.

How is your team structured?

Tell us who else is involved?

Each team is set up differently and has a different approach.

For the most part our team is relatively straightforward. We have got a pretty small group.

We've kept it pretty small but all of us have worked together before on other campaigns.

Jeff Causey is running the shore team. He was with us at Oracle [Oracle Team USA] for the last two America’s Cup campaigns.

Under Jeff there's five people on the shore side.

We have Louise Matthews – who was with Oracle as well – doing all the logistics and essentially keeping us in line.

Then we have Tom Burnham as our coach. Tom was with Artemis for the last America's Cup. So you can see that the majority of us were with Oracle, but we all know

each other pretty well, so the team has been able to hit the ground running, which has been nice.

Are you all now full time on this campaign? What have you been focusing on?

Yes it's been pretty full time. Our team’s been together since July so we have been up and running before other teams. That’s been nice because it's given us time to get to know each other and get familiar with the whole group.

We wanted to try guys out by getting them out sailing straight away so we decided to do a training session in Newport in August one of the Foiling 45s – that way we all could at least sail with each other prior to going to New Zealand and sea trialling an F50.

Is there a physical team location or are you guys operating out of hotel rooms at the moment?

We're all over the place. It's tough to have a base somewhere, especially when the boats were launched in New Zealand and the first event is in Sydney and then the next one is in San Francisco.

So yes we are spread all over the place. It's a lot of phone calls and emails, but we're making it work.

A lot of that work must fall on you as the skipper – to coordinate, to just keep beating the drum?

Yeah, I feel like I've got the phone glued to my ear 24/7 now. I went from just being one of the boys, showing up and going sailing, which was pretty nice at the time, but now you've got to orchestrate everything. But, it's an awesome challenge. I'm really enjoying it, so I can't complain.

Has this experience given you any new-found admiration perhaps for some of the skippers who you worked for before?

Yes, for sure! Jimmy Spithill had some good words of wisdom for me. He's been passing along some good info and that’s been much appreciated.

As a crew you guys worked on the F50 simulator before you went down to New Zealand. How was that experience?

We went over to London to use the simulator a few weeks before we went down to New Zealand. I didn't have too many expectations going into it but when we got there I was pleasantly surprised with what Artemis Technologies has done and the level that the simulator is at.

The amount we got out of it in the three days we were on it was pretty impressive. What you can achieve in three days is probably equivalent to doing a week and a half on the water.

Before you got a chance to

go sailing on the new F50 catamarans you spent some time training on the Artemis Technologies simulator. For those of us who haven't seen it, can you describe what the F50 simulator looks like, what it’s like to use, and what you can learn from it?

It looks pretty similar to an airplane simulator. There's an F50 hull up on a platform and there are big hydraulic rams that control the simulator platform.

Then you have got big projectors and a massive screen – I don't know how big the screen is but it's not far off a full 360.

The lights go out and you jump in and you go sailing. You've got the same controls as the F50 and it's a pretty similar feel. There are some differences to how it feels – how your senses respond – but it's a pretty good tool to use.

What sort of things did you focus on?

It was hard to do race manoeuvre’s, but what we focused on was just getting comfortable with the controls and straight-line sailing and the doing bear ways and getting used to doing them and straight line reaching with full [rudder] differential in.

Soon after that you headed off down to New Zealand to sail the new boats for the first time. As someone who's got experience on the old AC50s, how different

are these F50s to those boats that we saw in Bermuda?

They're a fair bit different. The boats are definitely different to sail in that they are not as physically demanding and as hard to sail as what we had in Bermuda. The hydraulics are not manual anymore – in Bermuda everything we did on the boat was manual, which was tough.

With the new foils the F50s are definitely from a stability standpoint a bit harder to deal with. We have pretty good control systems though to deal with that.

From a straight-line speed point of view these boats are unreal.

I think you'll definitely see 50 knots pretty soon out of these boats. Our team did 44 as our top speed. I think the Australian team just did 49 so I'm pretty confident we'll see 50.

Where is this additional speed coming from? Is it the active rudder control that enables you to push harder?

No not really. We have new foils in the boats and because we're not restricted by the America's Cup rule these boards have a bit more righting moment.

Having faster foils means they are a little more unstable. We're also pushing more differential.

We're only allowed three degrees in Bermuda, and now we've got seven.

development, I think everyone's on the same page. We obviously want the event to be a success, and we want this [circuit] to continue on, so I think everyone's pretty open and sharing ideas and concepts and all sorts of stuff.

As a skipper, what sort of goal are you setting yourself for your team in this coming season?

Obviously, we want to do well, but I think the biggest goal is learning and developing at each event and getting better. I think we've got a massive opportunity as a group that's one, never sailed together, and two never sailed these boats before. If we can learn from ourselves, and from some of the teams that have sailed a lot with each other – and also sailed in these boats a lot – I think I'd be pretty happy with that.

Talk a little bit about what you mean by “differential”.

Differential is basically the difference between [the angle of] your active rudder and your weather rudder. If you have four degrees of lift on your active rudder, you can have minus three on your weather rudder – so it's just creating down force.

Which translates into more power – which means more speed?

Yes – but it could also turn into massive crashes. If you pop that weather rudder out at 50 knots with full differential in it would be like some big guys off the back corner of the rail just basically jumping off the side of the boat.

All of a sudden you lose a ton of righting moment and the boat goes into a massive high fly and yeah, it could be disaster.

Is that the biggest fear when you're driving these boats – or are there other potential situations for disaster?

[Laughs] There's potential for disaster everywhere on these things. I think a lot of us are pretty comfortable sailing with one other boat on the racetrack.

I don't think we know what it's going to be like sailing with six, especially at these speeds.

In the [previous] World Series they were smaller boats and not even as close to as fast. So I think

that's going to pose some pretty interesting challenges having six boats foiling around at 35 to 50 knots. It's going to be pretty full on.

Is this something that you can feed back into the organization?

Is there a dialogue between the teams and the organisers to voice those concerns?

It's definitely a pretty open line of communication between the teams and SailGP. I think everyone's learning as we go, and the biggest thing is we want to be safe and we want to be smart.

You obviously want to put on a good show, but I think safety is the big consideration.

From the safety to the boat

Having done the America's Cup and having now sailed these boats a little bit, what do you think is going to be the key to success? What are the good teams going to be able to do that the weaker teams can't?

I think there's going to be a premium on boat handling, for sure. I think you'll be able to get yourself out of trouble if you can boat handle, and I think, just in general, keeping it simple and keeping it clean around the track is going to be a huge factor.

These boats are not easy boats to sail and if you try and overcomplicate things, it just makes it impossible and it’s going to bite you. So yes, there's a premium on boat handling and keeping it simple.

What's the program now for you guys. You've got one month left in this year and then a couple of months of next year, and you're into the first event. What's the schedule for your team?

Right now, the guys are packing up our boat in New Zealand. That gets shipped over to Australia. I think some of us on the sailing team are going to try to get down to sail Moths together in Miami in the next few weeks, once some of my guys are done with their Olympic stuff.

I think we're going to try to get together once before Christmas and then we're pretty much into it mid-January when we head back down to prepare for the first event in Australia.

This interview first appeared on the website Yacht Racing Life: yachtracing.life

ANTIGUA CHARTER SHOW

This year’s Antigua Charter Show was one of the best in recent years, in terms of the quantity and quality of yachts on show as well as the attendance, with visitors from all parts of the globe, including a substantial contingent from Mallorca.

Team Islander was a part of this posse, managing to visit every yacht in the show distributing our December issue. We were very well received by crew and captains alike and happy to hear very positive comments about our magazine.

The show is split over three marinas, all within walking distance of each other, Falmouth Harbour Marina, Antigua Yacht Club marina and the famous Nelsons Dockyard, which is now part of a national Park. Being a split site means that the show appears to be relatively quiet in terms of footfall, but this helps enormously to get onboard the yachts as there is much less pressure on them.

Our two favourite yachts of the show were the new beautiful M/Y Go, sporting a Turquoise livery matching the yard of the

ANTIGUA CHARTER SHOW

same name in Turkey from where she was launched in June. Very different and a classic from 1966 was the beautiful Sherakhan. This was the only Dutch flagged yacht at the show and is just gorgeous throughout. Originally a cadet training ship, but transformed into a private Superyacht in 2004, with several refits since she is a real showstopper. Lots of nice original features, coupled with the very latest modern touches, she has the perfect combination in my eyes.

With 82 yachts in the show, and five days of opening, you can easily get around the show in three days, with time to spare.

The by-product of this is there is plenty time to network around the show area, with lots of venues suitably equipped with Rum Punch to facilitate these meetings! Indeed, the whole area makes the show very enjoyable from a business and a social point of view, with people in a nice relaxed environment. Other shows could learn a lot from their model!

We will definitely be returning next year!!

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Secure Stream - accessible only to members of associations or groups, that have been invited to listen. For example, clients, association members or only Captains. The stream will be password encoded.

Subscription Based - A secure service for paid events and seminars, allowing the host to reach a wider audience whilst collecting revenue from their audience who wish to listen.

SuperYacht Talks offers both remote and on-site technical support during all talks and can record each broadcast for publication and distribution at a later stage. Through SuperYacht Radio all events can be promoted and marketed in advance so as to help maximise awareness and increase the audience.

SuperYacht Talks launched on November 23rd with its maiden broadcast from Astilleros in Palma and in association with ACREW of a seminar entitled “Turn the Tide on Plastic” presented by Mayra Kok and Andreas Buhl from Water Without Waste.

ENJOYABLE STP SHIPYARD PALMA CAPTAIN’S DINNER IN AMSTERDAM marketing@group-ipm.com Coinciding with the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, STP Shipyard Palma offered a dinner for captains and partners organised jointly with Nautipaints.

This collaboration, that is now in its third year, brings together STP and Nautipaints friends who are visiting the trade show in the city, with the sole objective of spending an enjoyable time together, away from meetings, conferences and visits to client and contractors.

The dinner, on board a modern boat with futuristic exterior lines, permitted guests to discover the city’s canals and admire the

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dexterity of the captain who operated this boat. Their skill in manoeuvring round bridges and some stretches that were so narrow there was not even space for a rope to fit between the boat and the canal side was most impressive.

The BBQ served on board was the perfect accompaniment to this trip, that turned out better than could have been imagined.

Great Amsterdam weather, an open-top boat, illuminated canals and good travel companions were all contributing factors that made this dinner a memorable event, to such an extent that those attending, in grateful appreciation, are hoping for a repeat next year.

“I liked very much the quick and smooth way of collaboration with Maeve and Dave from Superyacht Radio in the live broadcast of our workshop Turn the tide on plastic part II: testing and tasting of drinking water. No worries for me about the technical part or whatsoever, just the pleasure of reaching a wider public!” said Marja Kok. For further information either visit www.superyachtradio. com/talks/ or email talks@ superyachtradio.com or call +34 657 38 44 58.

About SuperYacht Radio.com Founded in October 2017, by Dave and Maeve Dempsey, the 24 hours a day super yacht industry dedicated radio station has quickly grown a faithful audience worldwide. The various regular shows such as the Overboard show with Dave and Coz, Drop the Anchor with Chris Marsden, Around the World with Michael Howorth, Techie Talks with Pippa Nicholas, coming soon, Between two Yetis with Lee Savage and also a continuous stream of feel good contemporary music whatever the time zone. With International news on the hour and interviews with professionals throughout the industry, they have gained an average listenership of 41,500 per month, a growing reach through social media, and have established a new medium of communication in the superyacht industry.

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DE ANTONIO YACHTS EXPANDS PRESENCE WITH NEW OFFICE IN MALLORCA The most important features of our boats are low maintenance and powerful high performance , smart engineering with the most stylish modern design and above all , the unique hidden outboard engines system solution.

www.cristalyachts.com Cristal Yachts is the only distributor of De Antonio Yachts in Mallorca, headed by CEO, Alejandro Bestard.

We offer all ranges of de antonio yachts including the D28 Open, nominated 2018 power boat of the year , and the D46 Open , nominated 2019 power boat of the year.

We are focused on providing the utmost care and attention to all of our clients , from moorings management , nautical advice , post-sales and maintenance .

This year continuing with our innovaitive designs, we presented 2 new models of the D28 Open (D28 Xplorer & D 28 Deck), and the very first electric boat E28.

Also included is the improved D33 which is now the D34.

Recently Cristal Yachts opened their main office and storage for original spare parts in the prestigious Port Calanova ,

We will also present a new model in the Salon of DĂźsseldorf, where we will be present, once again, with our nominated D46 Open.

De Antonio Yachts is a brand aimed for demanding boat owners with new solutions and concepts that improve efficiency usability and performance.

We currently have a large showroom in Port Cala Nova, actually with 8 boats on water and if you wish you can see and compare models and finishes.

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WILLIAMS CELEBRATE WINNING INAUGURAL AWARD AT THE BOAT BUILDER AWARDS www.williamsjettenders.com Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, is celebrating after its Design Engineering Manager, Dan Bloice-Smith won the inaugural Rising Star Award at this year’s prestigious Boat Builder Awards, which were announced during a ceremony at The National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

The Rising Star Award was a new category added to this year’s Boat Builder Awards and recognises an individual up to the age of thirtyfive who has had a major impact on the boat building business.

Over the last eight years at Williams Jet Tenders, Dan has been instrumental in the growth of the business. Having joined as an Engineer in 2010, he now heads up the technical department and oversees new product development.

With a proven track record in designing world class products, Dan has been involved in the launch of no less than 16 new models and was pivotal in the launch of the Minijet 280 in 2016, a lightweight 2.8m tender that would allow Williams to access a whole new market sector.

Not only talented on the design side, Dan has also devoted his spare time to establishing and running Williams’ innovative

‘Powerboat School’. Engaging with the local community, Dan oversees a group of students through a six-week programme, teaching them the basics of boatbuilding across consecutive weekends. The best students are offered an apprenticeship at Williams the following year and to-date, the programme has produced six apprentices who have gone onto become full time employees.

Commenting on the award, Mat Hornsby, Sales Director of Williams Jet Tenders, said: “We want to pass on our congratulations to Dan for winning the very first Rising Star Award. We are thrilled he has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to the business. This award is testament to Dan’s design and engineering skills that have allowed Williams to dominate the luxury yacht tender market. The Rising Star

Award is a brilliant category that provides the perfect way to praise emerging talent in the global marine industry. This award is richly deserved.”

The Boat Builder Awards celebrate outstanding business achievement within the marine industry, organised jointly by IBI magazine and METSTRADE and recognise individual and team success across ten categories of business achievement globally.

POSSIBLE BAN ON NEW MARINAS IN THE BALEARIC ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT 15 YEARS which it recognises is vital to the Balearics economy. They are also looking to create new jobs in the sector and it has plans to increase the network of drystacks; develop more access ramps to hard standing in marinas, plus making the most of spare land within the marinas to in part, create more berths.

As part of a review of the maritime sector of the Balearic Islands for the next 15 years a decision not to permit any new marina projects has been taken.

The objective behind this significant decision for a major yachting destination within the Mediterranean is that the government will seek to maximise

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the capacity of existing facilities.

This includes making the most of the current potential for existing marinas while in some areas of the islands increasing the capacity through repairs and maintenance.

These are some of the suggestions in the General Port Plan for the islands which looks ahead for the next 15 years. In announcing this plan earlier this week, the Minister for Land, Energy and Transport, Marc Pons, emphasised that the government was in no way trying to curtail the nautical sector.

The government’s initiative aims to bring order to the marine recreational sector in the islands

He clarified this by referring to the setting up of two technical schools in Palma and Alcudia

to help local residents professionally train for working in the highly lucrative and expanding marine industry.

Over the next 15 years the government plans to annually invest some €10m in upgrading, improving and expanding the nautical sector. It has been working with nautical sector stakeholders to prepare a long-term plan for the better management of the industry and to increase cooperation within the sector.

Pons commented that: “We don’t agree that the answer is more marinas: we believe that we should be making the utmost of the excellent facilities we already have.”

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LAUNCH OF PALMA’S FIRST SEABINS – CLUB DE MAR AND RCNP

www.seabinproject.com If you haven’t heard about the Seabin project and the amazing fundraising Corner Bar did in conjunction with the Islander Magazine and the amazing PYC community, with the backing of local businesses, then I can only assume you have been on a never-ending crossing.

A few months back Susi of Corner Bar fame was listening to yet another conversation about the state of the marinas and the ocean, and the lamenting that nothing was being done about it.

It was, so to speak, the straw that broke the camel’s back. Rather than sitting and complaining and then going about her daily routine, Susi decided enough was enough and whirled into action.

She had been hearing lots of stories about the Sea Bin project pioneered by Pete and Andrew and started to do some research.

Discovering that both had been based here in Palma on the yachts before family life took them back home, and that they had launched an incredible project that had so far been backed by crowd-funding, she decided that it seemed like the perfect project, so she got in touch and a plan swiftly came into action.

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Now yacht crew and the local community have never been shy in coming forward and this time was no exception. Over fifty prizes were donated ranging from courses, to Michelin starred meals, to SUP sessions, and your very own day on a yacht. They were worth thousands and in turn you guys raised thousands through the raffle and the donation page. €4,000 in fact!!!

Before moving on, everyone involved wants to say a massive THANK YOU to each and every one of you who helped make this a reality!! As a small anecdote, when chatting to Pete, he said that his colleague here in Palma had told him of the success of the night and how there had been an incredible turnout of over 80 people. We quickly had to point out that that was a definite typo as nearly 800 of you joined in on the night at Corner Bar to support a cause close to all our hearts. To say he was shell-shocked was an understatement. But considering their video has over a billion views and he receives close to a million emails a week, I’m surprised numbers can still shock him.

one in RCNP and the second in Club de Mar. It was with palpable excitement that the pair announced that they would be accompanying their precious cargo to personally thank all of those involved.

Now fast-forward a couple of months and the guys had worked around the clock to get our Seabins ready for launch,

Each Seabin collects an average of 4 kilos per day, though one had actually drawn 45 kilos out in one sitting. There are now 350

And so it was we found ourselves on a beautiful Autumn day, stood at the marina in Club de Mar listening to Pete talk about the project and what clearly is his passion. They had actually installed the first Seabin into RCNP the previous day so that they would be able to demonstrate first-hand what it was capable of removing from the marinas. As we stood listening, Dave was picking through the detritus collected over the twelve hour period, and we could see plastic bottles, cans, cups, crisp packets, cigarette butts, polystyrene balls and microplastics, so so much microplastic. There were also a lot of leaves but as Dave demonstrated the leaves themselves acted as a net for the microplastics so it is still useful to capture them as they were covered in the stuff.

units in the water in 60 marinas and the target is to have 500 by the end of the year. What Pete has said is most interesting about the project is that it has become so much more than a device for cleaning marinas, it has become a communication tool. It is obvious to see that the world is beginning to wake up to the problem, but education is still needed and Club de Mar will be running a school program teaching local children that it’s about turning of the tap of waste that is coming into our oceans off, before they even reach devices like the Seabin.

In fact Seabin are now working alongside global governments to set the benchmark for microplastic data collection in order to work on a solution.

I asked Susi for any final words and she wanted to reiterate that whilst Corner Bar was the instigator it was really the yachting community and local business who came together, alongside the Seabin team who subsidised the second bin as they were so blown away and humbled by all the support from you. Now it’s time to look to the marinas, to encourage them to invest in the cleaning of their waters. If we all stand together we can make a difference!

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MULTIPLIER EFFECT ON NAUTICAL GDP THANKS TO THE INCORPORATION OF THE NEW STP SHIPYARD PALMA’S TRAVELIFT Marketing@group-ipm.com • The Port Authority and the Ministry of Labour, Trade and Industry participated in the official presentation ceremony of the 1,000TN Travelift in the STP Shipyard, Palma.

• 1,000 yachts per year are repaired in the shipyard, and there are 500 companies registered with more than 3,000 employees.

• It’s estimated that STP generate 800 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs annually. For each direct job, 6 indirect ones are created.

STP Shipyard Palma officially presented its new 1,000TN Travelift with the Port Authorities and the Ministry of Labour, Trade and Industry, after having verified its operational capacity having undergone months of operational testing in the shipyard.

The presentation was made by José María Campuzano, CEO of STP, who explained the benefits of incorporating this new crane, not only to repair yachts, but also of the importance to the Balearic nautical sector and the island in general. During the 12 years that STP has been operating, there has been a remarkable increase both in the number and the lengths of yachts that visit us and, in the quality, and specialisation of the companies dedicated to their repair. It is a fact that Palma de Mallorca has become an

international benchmark for the nautical sector.

In the words of José María Campuzano, “STP Shipyard Palma has always opted to grow in order to adapt to the demands and needs of the market, trying to offer the best equipment for the increasing demand of yachts that choose Mallorca to carry out their repairs. But it has also been a focus as a multiplier of economic activity. Due to this increase, STP made the decision to adapt and grow at the same rate as the sector, providing important technological and service improvements, that have led to the creation of new companies, the creation of new jobs and the constant improvement of the industry in order to be really competitive”.

During the presentation event, the president of the Port Authorities, Joan Gual de Torrella, and the Minister of Labour, Trade and Industry, Iago Negueruela, reinforced the idea of what this incorporation means for the Balearic economy, its contributing vision to the exponential growth of the nautical sector in the Balearics, and the importance of this investment made by STP Shipyard Palma to continue growing in this sector.

In STP it is currently possible to repair more than 140 large yachts at the same time. Annually, more than 1,000 yachts of up to 120 meters are repaired with around

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can compete in equal conditions with the rest of the country.

It seems that the Balearic Islands will have a special tax regime.

It is excellent news for our companies, although maybe the Special Regime for Balearic will be specially softened.

We are keeping an eye on all the information that is being published, because the initial proposal included measures to boost the yacht sector. From AENIB we have claimed a new BSR (Balearic Special Regime) for a long time, because it will help to reduce the effects of insularity of our companies, and thus, we

This supposed passing of the BSR are excellent news for this year that is about to end, after many pessimistic news. On the one hand, the number of registrations has grown all the year, and this is very positive for the sector of our community. On the other hand, ANEN's reports locate the sector of nautical charter in the Balearic at the top in all the State. We are leaders in nautical tourism.

This type of tourism multiplies richness, and all society can benefit from. It has also been an excellent year to make progress

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500 companies with more than 3,000 employees, counted in its facilities. This means that around 250 million euros of direct billing can be generated annually in the work area, which accounts for around 85 million euros of direct WAB. Some 800 direct jobs and 1,500 indirect jobs are estimated to be generated, without considering crew members on the vessels that also work on the refit and repairs.

That is, for each direct job, 6 indirect ones are created. And this also helps to generate a seasonal effect between the nautical and tourism industry.

The new Travelift arrived at Palma last August, in 23 trucks, delivered from Italy. It took approximately 2 months to assemble in to the shipyard. It has 32 wheels with electronic steering, two Volvo engines of 286Hp, 32 slings and 4 blocks of hoists per side, 1 fixed and 3 mobiles. Its dimensions are considerably larger than the 700 TN one, and it is 26 m long,

in vocational studies for yachting.

There have been new courses, and the apprenticeships that were implemented last year have been consolidated. Moreover, we have to remember that the center that will host the nautical Vocational Studies is in process of construction.

On the other hand, the disgraceful Decree of the (un) Protection of Posidonia has been

12.5 m wide and 25m high, making it the largest capacity Travelift in Europe by size and lifting capacity.

These technical advances allow for more manoeuvrability, saving on turning distance and giving it a lifting capacity of greater length and weight. Another important point about this new Travelift is that many sailboats will not have to dismantle their stays or back stays, or other sections belonging to the rigging. In addition, it gives a solution to overcoming obstacles in Travelift manoeuvres, whether they be containers or tanks, of other ships, as with its height it possible to pass over the top.

There are only four Travelifts of this type in the world: two in USA, one in Dubai and the one that was presented in Palma de Mallorca this week. This new Travelift is a strong message of the commitment of STP Shipyard Palma to respond to the current and future needs of the nautical market.

approved. This is an ideological decree to distract the attention of marine pollution caused by sewage pipes and plants, and thus, blame navigators for the degradation of the marine environment. In any case, we do not want to extend more on this topic. In our Christmas letter and in the next newsletter, we will value globally this year and the challenges that we will have to face the next one.

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CHARTER & DREAMS EXPAND MEDITERRANEAN PRESENCE WITH NEW PALMA OFFICE up no less than 14 years with one of the world’s leading brokerage houses.

Calle Magalhaes 5 www.charteranddreams.com With a diverse fleet of yachts to suit all tastes, experienced brokers and yacht crew that know exactly how to create an unforgettable charter experience, it’s no surprise that Charter and Dreams has quickly grown into a management/brokerage firm of note. In fact, shortly after the company was founded in Barcelona in 2010, a second office was opened in Ibiza and, recently, a third on sun-soaked Mallorca. The new opening means potential clients can enjoy the benefits of an in-person meeting in the center of Palma

– the Mediterranean yachting epicenter and one of Europe’s hottest holiday destinations.

Managing Partner Stephanie Skinner said the new Palma opening was perfectly timed to “meet growing demand in the Balearics”. She added that: “The islands’ popularity as a cruising destination and its flourishing charter market make it one of the best locations to base a charter/management company.”

Stephanie, who will be heading the company’s Palma office, is by no means new to the luxury charter business. Before starting with Charter and Dreams in November 2018 she clocked

By means of their MYBA membership and Yachtfolio subscription, Charter and Dreams have access to more than 1500 yachts worldwide. Available yachts range from motor yachts boasting superlative luxuries to yachts itching to attest to the thrill of sailing all-out in a stiff breeze. Moreover, as the companies’ yachts are located in over 50 of the planet’s most alluring cruising destinations, clients can explore every inch of the world: from the Bahamas’ warm seas and empty beaches to the breathtaking coves of the Adriatic coast.

Apart from being skilled orchestrators of dazzling charter holidays, the team also know how to put together bespoke onboard experiences. Anniversaryworthy aft-deck dinners for two or large-scale corporate events that your employees will be talking about for many years to come, are just a few examples of the company’s wide range of tailor-made services.

Captains keen to hear about the

company’s various management options or owners wanting to know more about the benefits of putting their yacht on the charter market are welcome to drop into the company’s new Son Armadams office to pick Stephanie’s brain. And those who dream of dozing off on a sun-lounger under a startling sky, lulled by the sound of gentle waves lapping against the side of a hull, should also pop in for a meet & greet, as Stephanie will be able to give those new to the illustrious world of yachting a good feel for what chartering a luxury yacht is like.

Stephanie speaks English, German and Spanish fluently and knows the yachts the company represent and the market, as a whole, inside out. Contact her via email: stephanie@ charteranddreams.com and/or by phone on: +34 971 059096.

Charter and Dreams’ new office is centrally located on Calle Magalhaes 5, just off Carrer del Marquès de la Sènia and opposite dive center ISURUS. More detailed info. can be found on Charter and Dreams’ website: www.charteranddreams.com

2019 SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA The 2018 champion Velsheda will be back to defend her trophy and will be joined in the always impressive J-Class by Topaz, who will be sure to give her venerable classmate some healthy competition.

Also back – and no doubt out to deny Velsheda a second consecutive victory – is the super-ketch Mari Cha III, Superyacht Cup runner-up on countback in 2018.

Atalante, the giant Athos, Freya, Nilaya, Sojana, Inoui and Win Win are all also making a welcome return, while Huckleberry and Kealoha are the new kids on the block with the Superyacht Cup experience to look forward to.

No fewer than 14 of the world's finest yachts have already expressed interest in the 23rd edition of Europe's largest and

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longest-running superyacht regatta, with 19–22 June blocked out in their 2019 programmes.

As ever, the Superyacht Cup looks set to welcome back old friends while getting ready to make some new ones.

The Notice of Race is now on the Superyacht Cup website for download at www.thesuperyachtcup.com/ sailingdocs.php. Entry forms are available from kate@thesuperyachtcup.com

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hangar where you can store your boat over the winter period. they will take care of collecting your boat from its mooring, lifting it out of the water, winterizing it and then returning your yacht in perfect condition before the summer kicks off again.

carlos@psb-marine.com PSB Marine provide maintenance and services in the nautical sector. They specialize in yacht management and all of the integral services that a boat needs so that an owner can enjoy their yacht to the fullest.

PSB MARINE SERVICE BALEARES was founded in 1998 with the objective to provide an improved after-sales service and meet the

demands of customers based in the Balearics. In a continuous attempt to improve quality standards, in 2006 PSB MARINE SERVICE BALEARES obtained the ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate approved by LLoyd’s Register.

This has meant that they can now offer all types of maintenance

and repair services for luxury motor yachts, providing service to all the best brands. They are based in the new marina of Port Adriano where they can offer up to 250 Tn travelift service Winter Storage They have a new 1,000 m2

Services include: • Boat mooring collection • Transfer to the travel lift facility • Transport by truck to the hangar • Interior and exterior cleaning • Undertaking of necessary works • Return to its mooring and final cleaning

ANDERS PEHRSON JOINS PALMA REFIT Paula Allen paul@palmarefit.com Anders Pehrson has informed us recently that he has been invited to work with the Palma Refit team, a reputable and long-standing repair and refit company based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The company offers refit solutions to Anders Pehrson

Superyacht clients in Palma and elsewhere, ranging from à la carte flexibility to complete project support solutions.

He will be working with client liaison, business development and business capture. He is thrilled that h will be able to help fellow yachtsmen by looking after their refit needs. As a yacht

captain for many years, and with his experience as the Harbour Master in OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona, he is well aware of the challenges yacht captains are facing which puts him in a good position to understand the needs and requirements from the yacht’s perspective

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HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY ATLANTE MARINE SOLUTIONS!! www.atlantegroup.com info@atlantegroup.com (+34) 971 422 718 (+34) 871 024 922 Well what a way to celebrate a birthday. Always a company to do things in style, this birthday celebration would be one to be remembered, as it was also the inaugural Atlante Rally of Classics 2018, on our beautiful island of Mallorca. 38 cars competed for first prize, with beauties from Minis and Porsches, to MGs and Fiats, and not forgetting the classic selection of Vespas, they were a sight to see. It is believed that twenty percent of the entries had only come to the island

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to take part in the rally, thus boosting tourism. Several of the competitors had travelled in from

far and wide, with entrants from Panama, Abu Dhabi and Thailand as well as mainland Spain. It was

certainly an event to behold, with the cars parading through Palma before the race, much to the delight of onlookers. And if the rally wasn’t enough it finished up with one hell of a party held in the prestigious Moll Vell Marina, with sponsors from all aspects of the marine industry.

The race is brainchild of car enthusiasts and Atlante Marine founders Francisco Pelluz and Monica del Toro. Francisco, whose past roles have seen him be Technical Director in a ship-yard in-charge of new constructions, Head Project Manager in a refit ship-yard, Head of a training program for

surveyors, as well as working as an Independent Surveyor and Naval Architect. This background gave him the perfect insight to notice a gap in the market when they launched the company ten years ago. Alongside him is Monica, whose impressive career as a trained naval Engineer saw her involved in everything from new construction, to project managing refits in superyachts, logistical support for the Spanish Navy and as a Commercial Sales Director.

Atlante Group is made up of a fantastic bunch of enthusiastic, professional and dedicated maritime people. The team consists of naval-engineers, naval-architects, as well as navalsurveyors, who have been in this field of expertise for over 20 years. These naval experts have spent most of their working life within the maritime industry, either in an on-board capacity out at sea, or in shore-based operations within the marine sector.

Francisco says that Atlante was born from their vision to create a company that would make a difference and improve efficiency, in all its forms, onboard. They knew they could improve the process and accuracy in how yacht surveys were carried out.

With the team they developed the AMI (Atlante Marine Inspection) unit, as part of 20 assessments on offer. With the portable unit AMI, they are able to analyse and diagnose in real time, resulting in far more precise results.

The success of the company has not gone unnoticed in the industry as Atlante was awarded the Best Company of 2017 by the Association of Naval and Oceanic Engineers of Spain, on 29th June this year. So it has been a year of massive celebrations with awards, birthdays and the Atlante Classic Rally to top it all off. We wish this fabulous couple and their team all the best for another ten years and we’ll see you at the start line for next year’s rally edition.

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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 Looking Ahead I always like to start the year with a look at some of the new products and services which e3 are hoping to introduce in the coming months. As ever, there will be more added as the year progresses, but these are definitely on the horizon and sailing fairly steadily towards launch.

We are currently working on a brand new single solution for satellite and 4G LTE that will make our Kymeta offering even more appealing. We hope to launch this HYBRID service in the next couple of months with very competitive pricing across the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Caribbean. This exciting new service offers single session connectivity and seamless failover, with no interruption to your connection as it switches between VSAT and 4G. If a VoIP call is being made for example, or a film being watched over IPTV, the transition from satellite to 4G will be undetectable with no issues of service downtime.

For added convenience it also features integrated billing offering all your services on one bill.

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We’ve had a lot of success with our range of BIG DATA 4G SIMs and I’m hoping to build on this by exploring the possibility of a global version - everything is looking positive and as ever, you’ll be some of the first to know.

rather than just reactive. We intend to ramp up our support operations this year with the aim of also increasing the operation of our help desk to 24/7.

Due to the threat of cyberattack and an overall lack of awareness among crew on superyachts, there’s been a lot of talk across the industry about cyber security.

This is only likely to increase as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made cyber risk management a mandatory requirement as of the 1 January 2021 - although we recommend that yachts stay ahead of the game. This year we will be pushing ahead with our aim of making all our servers and networks stamped ‘IMO READY’ in conjunction with our cyber security consultancy, as well as working with them to provide comprehensive cyber security solutions.

It’s been a great year for e3 in many ways. We launched our very successful 4G BIG DATA EUROPE back in February with a comprehensive marketing campaign across print and digital, as well as radio with ads running on R1 Mallorca for the first time. It’s a very strong product, something clearly reflected in sales.

One of our major USPs is our ability to remotely monitor every 10 seconds, every IP device in a vessel’s system 24/7, through our Support Operations Centre (SOC).

It offers our customers peace of mind as this support is proactive

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And I’m delighted that a percentage of ongoing sales from BIG DATA goes towards one of my favourite organisations, Asociación Ondine. This marine conservation charity does great work in keeping our seas clean and healthy, something which is fundamental to all those involved in yachting. By the way, if you’re looking for a good cause to support as part of your new year resolutions, then Ondine would be a very worthy recipient.

Our unique Bandwidth on Demand service for Kymeta

panels was launched at April’s Palma show (which as ever was a worthwhile event). This highly flexible service, powered by Speedcast and Hispasat, offers VSAT as never before: for short periods, with fast activation and where you pay only for the data used. Staying with Kymeta, the Monaco Yacht Show was the chosen event to launch mTenna™ PLUS and mTenna™ SELECT which combine panels to create an easily scalable multipanel installation.

Last and by no means least, e3 were thrilled to be awarded Tier 1 status by Inmarsat in September.

With Tier 1 status we can provide our customers with an enhanced service by being able to respond to service requests directly. Tier 1 also allows us to provide an interesting new selection of Inmarsat services, such as the Inmarsat Fleet Express VSAT service which now does everything we wanted it to do and is becoming widely adopted. It is a great solution for yachts going off the beaten track, as it is truly global, uses small antennas, and works seamlessly with existing Fleet Broadband antennas at a simple monthly price. The product works and is

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almost support free! We look forward to working more closely with Inmarsat over the coming months. You can find more information about this and all our latest news on the shiny new e3 website which was launched at the end of the summer.

From Strength to Strength Just over 12 months ago we were lucky enough to recruit Mathieu Cros as Global Channel Manager for our Kymeta solutions. Mat heads up our partner network and the team deployed to be

local points of contact for our partners around the world.

He’s done an outstanding job of growing the network to more than 30 certified partners across the globe, each of which offers unprecedented knowledge of their local markets and who, after technical and commercial training, are able to resell or install Kymeta solutions. The network has now installed panels on more than 14 yachts.

All Mat’s hard work has been very rewarding, even though there were a few issues to overcome

along the way, as he explains, “Being a true innovation, product adoption has been the biggest challenge in bringing Kymeta to market. Early adopters have been quick to embrace the technology and now we have to build on this to help the majority take it on board.” Part of overcoming this challenge has been to add value by creating an ecosystem around the antenna comprising a choice of airtime providers, a portfolio of value-added services including TV on demand and a choice of mounting options. Never one to be complacent, Mat’s really

looking forward to building on his success in the coming year, “My big hope is to see the impact of a drastic improvement in connectivity across the world, as well as growing our partner network even more, especially across the Asia Pacific region.”

Happy 2019 Folks To wrap things up for the first issue of 2019 I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers a happy, healthy and prosperous 2019.

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WIRELESS CHARGING, THE WHAT AND HOW..? and then fully recharging it often, is not good for battery endurance. Generically a battery should not be left to discharge much below 50%. Having a wireless pad can simply lead to the user recharging the phone more often (as it is convenient vice trying to plug in a cable) and thus this leads to more cycle charges. Batteries are designed for around 500 charging cycles, and thus this “habit” would eat up that quota more quickly.

AV / IT Electro Engineer (Communications and IT / Audio Visual installations) (+34) 65 22 60 777 email@teletechnics.com The basic principles of wireless charging have been around many years, Nikola Tesla demonstrated magnetic resonant coupling, i.e. the ability to transmit energy/ electricity through the air by creating a magnetic field between two coils.

The principals have been used in transformers, and also already in electric toothbrush chargers, where the toothbrush has no physical wire connected for many years. In principle these are called induction chargers, and with modern development they have become sufficiently efficient, that there are now around 6 different technologies about, used not only for smartphone charging, but also for laptops, kitchen appliances and motor vehicles!

The most popular wireless technologies now in use rely on

an electromagnetic field between a two copper coils, which greatly limits the distance between a device and a charging pad. That's the type of charging that Apple or Samsung has incorporated into their high-end phones.

September last year saw Apple joining other handset manufacturers by embracing WPC's “Qi” standard, the same that Samsung and other Android smartphone makers use. That said, do make sure when you purchase a charging pad that it is indeed compatible with the technology used in your device to be charged!

Principally you now have 2 competing wireless charging standards groups, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) using “Qi” as their marketing name and AirFuel Alliance which includes the likes of Dell, Duracell, Samsung and Qualcomm using similar or alternative RF induction technologies.

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The first question that actually comes to forelight is, is it bad to fully charge your smartphone all the time?

Although while you cannot overcharge a smartphone or tablet battery, as the electronics will not allow it, having it constantly charged will hasten its degradation. As a lithium-ion battery charges and discharges, ions pass back and forth between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. As those lithium ions move back and forth, the electrolyte that acts as the transport medium degrades over time. The higher the state of charge, the faster the electrolyte degrades.

Therefore, it's best not only to keep your smartphone below its top charge, but also to keep the charging and discharging pendulum from swinging wildly.

It is said that if you can cycle the battery between 45% and 55% that's the best thing you can do. The other thing to keep in mind that most smartphone manufacturers design batteries to last two to three years, as most consumer typically replace their phone after that amount of time.

What needs to be understood is, that fully discharging a battery

Further, when wireless charging, and with the device switched on, the battery is under constant use. When connected via cable, (and this is also manufacturer dependant!) the battery is bypassed and thus is not cycling.

But the fact that we charge wirelessly or wired has no significant difference, except that energy use efficiency is higher when it is wired charging.

Wireless losses will always be higher than wired. Although technical development will decrease the difference between the 2 significantly over the coming years. And with the investment being placed on this technology, you will see more and more devices depending on wireless charging, as such the only thing that will ensure extended battery life is good habits and practices in ensuring that your devices batteries are cycled efficiently.

This article was written by Tim Gorter, teletechnics. com. Tim focuses in Audio/ Video installation support and maintenance. Tim also does RF / WIFI network surveys to ensure that you get 100% wireless connectivity, where you want it!

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STEEP RISE IN BUG-SWEEPING ON SUPERYACHTS “The perception that being in a mobile environment, at sea, affords greater protection is a dangerous myth." said Horan.

"With regular changes of crews and the yachts being chartered to third parties, there are many more opportunities for bugs and devices to be planted."

Written by: OnboardOnline High net worth individuals are increasingly concerned about the risks of being bugged on board their superyachts says Matt Horan, security director of cybersecurity company C3IA Solutions.

“One reason high net worth individuals enjoy their yachts is, because of modern communications, they can work wherever they are in the world." said Horan.

“But these same communications also mean the computers on board are subject to the same threats as those on land, such as ransomware, phishing emails or hacking. So they need the same level of protection."

Some owners have wrongly beleived that being at sea affords greater security than offices and homes, but Matt Horan is keen to dispel the myth. In recent months numerous vessels have been swept by the company’s Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) teams around the world as owners become more aware of the risks their superyachts face.

Often a client will become suspicious when something he has been said on board is repeated elsewhere. “Clearly, one reason is that the conversation was being recorded. And with bugs so small and easily disguised or hidden, it requires a lot of sophisticated equipment to find them." says Horan.

“Our teams have swept yachts from 130ft to well over 300ft – usually after they have been chartered and returned to their owners. Those targeting these vessels with bugs could be doing it for a variety of reasons; business rivals seeking information, state operations gathering intelligence, or spouses looking for evidence of infidelity."

C3IA typically carries out a full audit of the yacht, its manifest and movements, researching crew members and suppliers and conducting analyses of the yacht’s IT networks to highlight vulnerabilities.

Established in 2006 by Matt Horan and Keith Parsons, C3IA Solutions was one of the first six companies certified by the government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The company also supports serving and past members of the Armed Services and sponsors personal and team development through sporting and other challenges.

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LUXE – CAPTURING THE CAPTAIN’S NEEDS

Jodie Clarke Superyacht Operating Systems app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com The Bridge section of Luxe serves as a wealth of knowledge for captains and pursers when it comes to operations, administration and guest service.

Its resources include ECDIS, Health (from the UK P&I Club), Yacht Masters Guide, MYBA, Radio and navigational reference materials that are particularly handy for aspiring junior crew.

location names is simple and can be achieved in no time at all—perhaps an hour for very large yachts. Adding users and setting permissions (via a series of check boxes) also requires minimal effort. Once this is done, individual crew members can complete their Crew, Bank and Medical Details and upload their Certificates via their own login. The Captain is able to add Employment Forms, Familiarizations and Verify Certificates as required.

Luxe comes prepopulated with standardized Departments and Checklist Categories to enable yachts to get their system up and running quickly, while still being able to customize them to the needs of individual yachts at any time.

Although all of that is very useful, what captains are really looking for is an easy way to manage their entire vessel—and they’d rather avoid the burden of a system that’s time-consuming to set up. They need something that can help them straight away, without a drawn-out implementation process. This is where Luxe truly shines.

With the basic structure in place, it’s time to populate the system.

Typically this would be an enormous burden, but our built-in Knowledge Centre makes it a breeze. Simply scroll through the templates and click the SOPs you wish to add to your drafts folder. Luxe will ask which department you’d like to send them to, and you can publish them straight away or edit before publishing. Checklists can be scheduled to repeat on the calendar or can be recalled from within the Navigation menu whenever required.

Adding yacht-specific deck and

It’s really that simple to set up

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daily, weekly and monthly checks as well as SOPs for appliance maintenance, service procedures, watch lists, pre-arrival and predeparture checks, stowage checks and much more. Crew can easily update these and add images, and the system will evolve, grow and improve over the life of the yacht.

The Captain and HODs can create digital tasks and allocate them to their Worklist of choice directly from the app—a handy way to jot down jobs during a walkaround. Digital Post-it Notes can be added to the Calendar to ensure your department (or all departments) have access to important information. Everyone will know, for example, that you’ll be bunkering at 1pm on Tuesday without you having to say a word!

The captain has instant oversight on every department’s Checklist, Task List and Worklist status.

Scheduled Checklists are colourcoded to indicate whether they’re overdue, in progress or not yet due, and non-editable PDF

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records are created every time a checklist is completed.

The structure also saves HODs a heap of time when it comes to on boarding and training new hires. Consistency of service is greatly increased with the level of detail new crew have at their fingertips. Even minutiae such as the owners’ cabin setup, meal service preferences and throw pillow placement can be well documented, and crew changes can happen without disruption to the owners’ or guests’ experience. The operation runs flawlessly, making the captain’s job easier and providing a better owner experience.

The Knowledge Centre continues to grow and give everyone access to world-class knowledge to enable them to provide 7-star service and maintain their yacht to the highest possible standards.

Next month we’ll dive into Luxe’s Inventory and Crew Details sections.

CREW MATTERS that they are working for the management company, but they should be working WITH the management company.

While management is there to keep people on their toes, coach and motivate them, crew should also be able to call upon the management to organise travel arrangements, extra crew, berthing, contractors, etcetera...

Anything to take away some of the workload so they can focus on keeping the yacht and its guests happy.

MANAGEMENT COMPANIES ARE A PAIN! Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/ invisiblecrewyachting "They only cause confusion."

"They get in between me and the owner and I don't like that."

"They demand me to work in ways that are just not practical."

"They write me from their desk while they have no idea what they are talking about." These are some of the comments I have heard about yacht management companies. Despite offering yacht management myself, ... I totally get it! It is ever so important to select the correct, in other words, relevant service provider!

There is a reason why we advertise ourselves as the Pocket Superyacht management company and why we stick to just yachts between 50ft and max 100ft (in reality max 24m waterline). The reason is that this size range requires its own detailed approach!

The crew needs to be able to maintain their personal /

professional relationship with the owner -one of the hardest but also most important parts of the job- so this is where an intermediate has to tread carefully. Sometimes we bring an owners point home because we speak the same language as the crew, but sometimes we are advocates of the crew supporting their opinion. All of this helps to create a long-standing owner / crew relationship.

When a management company implements reporting systems, for finances or maintenance, it has to solve a problem and not create heaps of extra data entry work that no one will ever read again. Reports should adhere to rules and regulations - which on Pocket Superyachts are less complicated than on +24m yachts - and they should serve the purpose efficiently.

In the end, everything that a management company does should assist the crew and lift them to the highest level of professionalism. The end goal is to offer the owners an exceptional experience.

Crew often have the feeling

So management companies shouldn’t be a pain, management companies should make you look good. When you apply to run a Pocket Superyacht, usually as a very small team of 2 or 3 if not alone, owners appreciate that you come up with a professional framework that reassure all operations are covered even if you become (temporarily) unavailable.

We are very proud of the references that we have received from some of the captains that we work with. Although generally the owners are the ones who contract us and pay our bill, it is important for us that the crews experience the added value as well.

Captain Andrew Joos of the commercial sail yacht Allegro

wrote: “The understanding of crew dynamics enables Invisible Crew to assist with a knowledgeable outlook benefiting all involved. IC’s team works extremely well under pressure and will go out of their way to assist whilst procuring temporary crew or trouble shooting a maintenanceissue needing immediate attention.”

Captain Josh Nuttall Smith of private sail yacht Aenea added: “Invisible Crew proved to be an asset to the boat and a valuable addition to our team onboard S/Y Aenea. From leveraging their contacts to find us a last-minute marina booking during peak times, to arranging contractors and delivery crew, I.C. provides a high-quality of service and industry knowledge.”

Contact jens@invisiblecrew.com if you would like to enjoy our support as well.

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NEW YEAR, NEW ME

By Isabel Richardson - ACREW Marketing and Communications The start of a new calendar year means different things to different people. For some reason, the beginning of January is a time for change. It gives some people the motivation to redirect their lives for the better; some give up bad habits, others commit to new diet regimes, and some change the direction of their lives completely.

Regardless of what resolution you committed to this year, the intention was to improve your life in 2019.

Whatever your goal may be, creating a plan to map out the steps you need to get there is the key to your success. With that in mind, you can use this tip not for future plans, but also to recognise what you need to leave in 2018.

A major trend in 2018 was the importance of #mindfulness.

Working as a superyacht crew member can be challenging.

Confined living spaces combined with long working hours and cultural differences of piers often put stress on your mental health.

Companies such as Crew-Glue use qualified experts in team development to achieve results to benefit crew relations onboard.

A lack of communication is the root to most problems onboard, so why not use this year to change that?

Above all , both mental and physical well-being are the key to your overall health. It shapes the perception you have of yourself and how successful you allow yourself to feel. Use this year to care for your body by feeding it with the nutrients it needs and keeping active through an activity

you enjoy. It can be challenging when at sea but gets easier everyday with new technology bringing the best personal trainers in the world to your cabin via an app on your phone.

Keeping active this way will work to improve your confidence and your overall outlook on life.

On another note, it is important to evaluate your financial wellbeing at the start of a new year.

Work out where you would like to be in a year’s time, and plan to cut expenditures accordingly. By becoming a free ACREW member you can receive a complimentary, personalised financial plan by our partners at United Advisers Marine. This will give you a better understanding of your current situation and advise you how to invest your money.

Learning is important to help to keep the mind motivated and passionate. At ACREW, we believe that learning is a life-long endeavour and superyacht crew have a duty to continuously improve their safety, security and hospitality skills and knowledge.

Our next event is at Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts, and is the fourth edition of the infamous Caribbean Crewfest from the 16th-19th January. We invite you to begin the year with some down time after a busy festive period days filled with team-building and social activities, workshops for all departments and educational onboard sessions. Enjoy free berthing for the duration of the event. Places are in high demand, but if you are interested in securing a spot, please contact izzy@acrew.com.

The ACREW team would like to wish you all the best in whichever New Year’s resolution you made this year, and we look forward to welcoming you at one of our events in the near future.

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CREW PRIVILEGE – CONNECTING CREW TO CREW + CREW TO BUSINESSES It was then that she hit on the idea of Crew Privilege. By creating partnerships with companies such as bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as activities and attractions in layover destinations on flight routes Crew Privilege members would have access to exclusive Privileges from CP partners, such as great deals and discounts, complimentary items, VIP access, English speaking contacts and more.

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www.crewprivilege.com This month it was my privilege to chat to the team behind the genius idea that is Crew Privilege, Vanessa Bock (Vee) and Dean Pilatti. As is the way of the world these days we were all-in farflung corners of the world, so ended up having a virtual chat from Palma to Perth.

I asked Vee what Crew Privilege is all about and where the concept came from. She says it’s simple really. As cabin crew for Emirates for many years she would be jumping from destination to destination, Hong Kong for 24 hours, Dubai for the night, maybe Melbourne for an afternoon. All potentially places that she would never get to visit again due to the nature of the cabin crew role, and so rather than turn up and hope to find the best places by chance she would spend the days before researching. What to do? Where to go? Finding out where the best bars and parties were. But she realised that not all cabin crew were as organised, many of them often just stayed in the crew hotel bar or ate in the restaurant next door. These chance of a lifetime travelling opportunities may as well have been spent in a Holiday Inn in Luton for what they saw of the exotic destinations they were landing in.

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So, Vee left flying to pursue her dream of making cabin crew around the world feel like there was no place like home, no matter where that temporary home was. But she wasn’t about to stop there. She quickly realised that there was another type of crew with very similar displacement issues. Yep, you guys, yacht crew. Whilst you may be staying over for slightly longer periods, the issues are often the same. Where to go where you won’t be ripped off, where you will feel like a local, where you’ll meet similar people for fun, for networking, for finding that next position. Whilst La Llonja and Corner Bar may be synonymous to us as crew haunts, not all of those new to the industry may be as aware. Rocking up in a new town, possibly without a boat, and without a clue, can be a lonely business. And for those more seasoned, the opportunity to get out and discover new places, find new gems to take the boss or charter guests, can be a godsend.

And so the dual functioning, beautifully designed site was born. Catering for both Yacht Crew and Flight Crew, it aims to provide you with an everyday tool to find services, activities, transport, drinking holes and restaurants, internationally. There are also numerous crew events, for members, hosted throughout the year, around the world. Their extensive events team wil select incredible venues, sponsors and entertainment to ensure CP members have the best time.

On top of that there are some fantastic deals to be had, such as 10% off Emirates flights, 30% off Avis and 25% off Hertz car hire.

But the story doesn’t end there.

Realising the scale and scope of the project, 18 months ago Vee partnered up with Australian, Dean, of the Perth end of the phone call. With over 20 years in the charter yacht industry,

working his way up through the ranks from day worker to deckhand, to boson and finally to Captain, Dean has spent most of his working life servicing the need of others. It is his driven passion to make people happy and the pair felt he was the perfect partner to bring on board with more of a focus on management down.

And still it doesn’t end there.

The pair are now offering internships to crew, to help them develop the partner program, honing their business skills outside of the yachting industry, so that they will be prepared for a different way of life should they take the leap from ship to shore. There are fantastic incentives to join the team such as exclusive dinners hosted by experienced Captains where they talk through the industry, showing them clear career pathways and how to achieve their goals within the industry.

PARTNERS If you are a potential partner reading this then Vee and Dean reiterate that there are thousands of crew passing through the area who are looking for you!

The platform enables you to tell crew what you do, where you are and how to reach you. You can literally send your name round the world by building brand recognition within an amazing global network. There are also sponsorship opportunities available throughout the year at events, for increased awareness.

It really is a complete no-brainer if you are a bar, restaurant, club or attraction who are looking to entice often affluent crew members through your doors.

That the pair care passionately about the company, and more importantly the welfare of crew, is obvious. They both know from long years of experience the ups and downs of being away from home, family, friends and a familiar environment. Asked what they want to say to potential Crew Privilege members they say: “The world is your home. What a PRIVILEGE! But sometimes that's a lot to deal with. At Crew Privilege we address the nature of our lifestyle as Captains and crew members, to make your lives just that little bit easier.”

So, how do I get my Crew Privilege Card?

After a quick and easy sign up, your Crew Card will be on its way! It costs €50 per year, though this is often saved on the 1st or 2nd time of using. Just show the card to get access to all the Privileges on the site and at their international events.

It was indeed a privilege!

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GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE B1B2 VISA FOR YACHT CREW

Written by: Sarah Laty There are many grey areas in the yachting industry, but perhaps none as perpetually frustrating as visas, particularly the B1B2 sought by non-US yacht crew voyaging Stateside.

Where you are from, where your boat is flagged, where you join a vessel, where it is going… there are so many variables that every inherently simple question seems to have a thousand answers, and a thousand more blog threads addressing it.

As a crew agent for many years in Antibes, I spoke to concerned crew nearly every day. Around this time each year they would collapse in the chair in front of me and disclose their dreams of working on a boat in the Caribbean.

But how should they go about it? Did they need a B1B2? Was it possible to get one? Since there was no clear gospel on the topic, we were often seen as the

experts – trying to counsel our adoptive crew children through the smartest course of action without sounding too definitive or giving too much false hope.

As an American myself I am all too aware of the complicated policies of the United States.

When speaking to crew about their experiences in trying to obtain a B1B2 visa, there's a sense that the process is totally random, that there are no clear rules and your fate is ultimately determined by whether or not the US Embassy worker you chance upon has had her coffee that morning.

There's probably a grain of truth to that, but we all know there are hoops to jump through on every level of administration, especially when it comes to immigration.

I am sympathetic to everyone’s frustration, but I have also jumped through all manner of French legislative hoops and can say without hesitation that it is not very different.

The first hurdle is to understand that there is no US visa specifically created for the world of yachting. As we all know, yachting is a niche industry that lends itself to a very particular and transient lifestyle. The B1B2, though it is the most appropriate for crew working (or looking for work) on yachts, was in no way created for that purpose.

According to the US Department of State, the B1B2 is classified as a visitor visa. This means that it is a non-immigrant visa for people wishing to enter the United States temporarily. There is a B1 visa for those who wish to enter for business purposes and a B2 visa for those coming for pleasure or tourism. A B1B2 is, obviously, a combination of the two.

The B1B2 is not a work permit, nor is it equivalent in any way to a Green Card. It is also different from a C1/D visa.

Without confusing the issue too much, the C1/D is technically a “crew” visa, but it is primarily

intended for airline personnel and commercial seafarers i.e. cruise ship, cargo, and ferry employees.

Though it might seem like this is your best bet, it is generally not sufficient. “Commercial” in this context is defined as a plane or vessel with a set itinerary.

Whether a yacht is registered commercially or for pleasure, there is no set itinerary, and so it is therefore considered a private means of transport. In the eyes of the US government, the entire yachting industry is a private industry (remember that!), thus a B1B2 is necessary.

Let’s get back to the classic scenario. The Caribbean season is coming up. You have been working, or looking for work in the Med. Perhaps you are lucky enough to have a job lined up on a yacht heading to the US. Perhaps you want to head that way and try your luck. Yes, you do need a B1B2.

So how do crew get a B1B2 visa?

1. The first thing you need to do is fill out the application Form DS160. You will be asked to upload your photo to the form. Be sure to print the confirmation page to take to your appointment.

2. Now you must schedule an appointment/interview at a US Embassy or Consulate.

Generally this is done in your city of residence, but in the case of yacht crew it could be anywhere. There are always rumours floating around about how one Embassy is more or less

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CREW MATTERS strict than another, but if you are prepared and polite, it really shouldn’t make a difference. The time you will have to wait to get an appointment, however, will vary depending on city and the time of year.

3. Next you must pay the nonrefundable application fee of 160 Euros. As unfair as it might seem, there might be additional issuance fees depending on your nationality. Be sure to print the payment confirmation to take to your appointment.

Many will tell you that you need an employment letter from a yacht in order to obtain the B1B2.

Though it will certainly help if you have one, it is not necessary.

More than proof of employment, they will be interested in proof that you DO NOT intend on staying in the US. Your biggest chance of being refused is if you are not able to prove strong ties to your home, whether they are familial, social, or economic. This proof can come in the form of bank or mortgage statements, house bills, photos of your wife or children back home… anything that will make them believe you are not planning on abandoning your home and setting up shop in the USA. The best advice is to be honest, prepared, and polite. If you have a job lined up, great. But regardless, be careful when describing your situation. If you are going to be working on a commercially registered vessel, don’t volunteer the name of the boat unless directly asked.

Especially curious Embassy workers have been known to Google certain yachts to find out how they are registered. If you have employment papers, try to request them without the commercial or charter status mentioned.

Do not lie, but do avoid using these forbidden C words! You risk creating a misunderstanding that could lead to a refusal.

Remember that as far as they are concerned the yachting industry is completely private. You are simply requesting a B1B2 visitor visa in order to join a private vessel in US waters.

The Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) says that a B1 visa is available to any “crewmen of a private yacht who are able to establish that they have a residence abroad which they do not intend

to abandon, regardless of the nationality of the private yacht.

The yacht is to sail out of a foreign home port and cruising in US waters for more than 29 days.”

The FAM is basically the guide book for all State Department and Foreign Service staff, so if you can prove that you fit this description, there is no reason to worry.

Let’s assume that all goes as planned and you walk away smiling with a visa in your pocket.

Most crew think that they are in the clear at this point, but there are a few other important details to remember. First of all, which visa were you issued?

The combined B1B2 is very common, but it is also possible to receive either a B1 (business), for example if you already have a job lined up, or a simple B2, for pleasure only. This is extremely important to be aware of!

When you pass through Customs and Border Control in the US, your passport will be stamped with your entry date but also with the date at which time you MUST leave US soil. Depending on your situation, this could be up to 6 months from when you arrive, but it is at the discretion of the officer on duty at the time so be nice! This information used to be recorded on a paper I-94 form but recently the process has been made electronic for air and sea travellers. If you would like to obtain a paper copy of your I-94 or check your arrival/ departure record, you can do so at www.cbp.gov/I94.

In addition, they will record the status of your entry, i.e. whether you entered for business (B1) or for pleasure (B2). If you are headed to the US without a job, it is imperative that you enter as a tourist, in other words, with B2 status. With this tourist status, crew are lawfully allowed to register with crew agencies and look for work. However, it is important to note they you are not legally allowed to accept daywork.

Let’s say you have followed all the rules so far but you need more time. Your B1B2 is still valid, but the date on your I-94 is running out. It is possible to extend your stay, but you must file a request (Form I-539) with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. And you must do this before your time expires - at least 45 days before to be safe. Under no circumstances should you ever outstay the departure date on your electronic I-94. Even a day or two could mean that you are denied entry the next time around.

If you are one of the lucky ones who manages to land a job and sail away from all this mess, you should make sure that your departure from the US is recorded by the Customs and Border Patrol so that you are successfully checked out of the country. If you were previously issued a paper I-94, it should be returned to CBP. If your I-94 was electronically issued, check your status to make sure it is correct.

I realize that this may seem like one slap in the face too many,

but the risk of doing otherwise is really not worth it.

If you leave the country on a private vessel (which is usually the case), and your departure is never recorded, the next time you apply for admission into the US you may be accused of having overstayed your welcome the last time. If this happens, the shiny visa that you worked so hard for could be revoked, and you might be sent back to where you came from.

If you've stayed with me this far, you're probably feeling a bit sick, considering other professions, or simply cursing me and all my American-ness. It is easy to be overwhelmed and disheartened by this procedure which is far from streamlined, but don’t let it get you down. In my opinion, the problems that have surrounded this B1B2 issue for so long are due primarily to a lack of information and preparation. So consider yourself armed with the facts. You know what you need and you know what to say.

And the fine print doesn’t end there. Not only are you not technically allowed to daywork, if you are offered a job you are not legally allowed to accept it as a B2 tourist. This requires exiting the US and returning, with boat employment papers (from a nonUS flagged boat of course), and being stamped in with B1 status.

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7 REASONS FOR HAVING YOUR OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE what exactly are you covered for?

Medical insurance should not be a guessing game.

Having your own 24/7 comprehensive medical insurance policy ensures you are protected at all times. Your health is critically important and recovery can come at a high cost, but you shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden. You can transfer all the risk with a flexible and comprehensive medical insurance policy which is right for you.

7 Reasons Why Crew Need Adequate Insurance Cover:

Written by: Melanie Langley By kind permission of Onboardonline.com Melanie Langley Senior Crew Benefits Adviser (+44) 7476 592592 Skype: melanie.langley.msiom enquiries@mscb.im While superyacht crew are exceptionally good at giving first class service to their guests, they’re also notoriously bad at looking after themselves when it comes to the vital area of medical insurance.

Many superyacht crew are simply unaware that they may not be covered by their existing medical insurance policy when they are ashore in-between jobs.

But to ensure a long and healthy yachting career it’s important to look after number one, because no one else will.

Why do I need my own private medical insurance?

Having comprehensive medical insurance is a good idea, even for shore-based professionals who have doctors and hospitals within easy reach.

But for seafarers visiting countries with differing health care standards, it's even more vital.

To be uninsured carries a risk, not only of possible delays in receiving medical care, but you may also become a major fiscal burden to yourself and possibly your family.

Starting a medical insurance policy early in life, when you are healthy, fit and ideally when you first start earning money, makes coverage easy and affordable.

Early medical insurance cover helps you to avoid any exclusions from the policy and a notice period for the start of coverage for certain ailments.

Does my medical insurance cover me onboard and while travelling?

That may well be the case… but

1) You need to be covered between trips: If you have an accident or fall ill while on-shore leave you need a policy that has you covered; even when you are simply putting your feet up at home.

2) You need to be covered for hazardous sports: When you take on shore leave you should be able to just get out there and enjoy yourself. Make sure your policy covers you for so called ‘hazardous sports’ such as skiing, scuba diving, jet skiing, ironman events and even motor racing.

3) You need to be covered comprehensively worldwide: A good medical policy should travel with you around the world, offering cover for things such as routine dental work, maternity, cover for yacht related sports and a policy that gives you the freedom to choose where you receive your care.

4) You need the right level of cover for accidents and sickness: It’s essential to be covered in the event of you falling sick or getting injured. Ideally, you should seek out a policy at rates specially tailored to the unique demands of superyacht crew.

5) You need cover for permanent or temporary loss of income: If the worst should happen and you must spend time off work or worse still you are unable to resume work, it’s vital your policy covers you in the event of a permanent or temporary loss of income.

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6) You need to be insured for pre-existing conditions: Because yacht crew are deemed as an exceptionally healthy group of people, it’s possible to negotiate cover for pre-existing conditions.

When applying for medical cover be sure to give full disclosure of any pre-existing conditions of which you are aware.

7) You need to stick to your medical insurance policy for the long term: Keeping your own medical policy also has the important advantage of offering ongoing insurance for existing medical conditions. If you keep switching policies, you may well find you have to start all over again, and you may find that your pre-existing condition may no longer be covered.

For example, if you have an accident that causes lasting issues with your back and the recovery is paid for by your insurer, a good insurer will also cover the cost of any resulting after effects year after year, as long as you stay with them. On the other hand, if you move to a new insurer they may well put an exclusion clause in your policy as your back problem will be considered a preexisting condition.

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits (MSCB), recently won the ‘Best Superyacht Crew Insurance Award for 2019’ by the international business publication ‘World Commerce Review’ (WRC). WCR awards celebrate achievement, innovation and excellence across several fields of international endeavour, and are recognised as confirmation of professional conduct and excellence.

MSCB specialises in signposting superyacht crew to specialist insurance. Customised solutions for medical insurance can be obtained, because we believe there should never be a ‘one size fits all’ approach to protecting your health and safety.

NAUTILUS SECURES UNPAID WAGES FOR CREW ON INDIAN EMPRESS

Written by: Nautilus International Nautilus legal experts have concluded a long battle to secure almost US$1m in unpaid wages for crew members from the superyacht Indian Empress.

The Union has been representing the interests of crew on the 95m yacht, which was arrested in Malta in March this year after being abandoned by its owner, Kingfisher beer and Formula 1 Force India tycoon Vijay Vittal Mallya, in September 2017.

The Nautilus legal team managed to secure an initial total of US$615,000 in owed wages following discussions with the superyacht's P&I club under the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention's financial security provisions.

Following the judicial sale of the vessel to the company Sea Beauty Yachting for ₏35m in September, the Union's lawyers have been working with court authorities in Malta to ensure that crew are paid the remainder of their outstanding wages as part of the process to pay all the creditors – including suppliers, service providers and financiers - who were owed money by Mr Mallya.

A total of US$290,426 has been secured through these negotiations, with individual payments ranging between US$1300 to $55,000 and averaging $20,745.

One member told the Union: 'On behalf of all the other crew I

would like to thank you and your team for your hard work with our situation! We appreciate it all!'

Nautilus international organiser Danny McGowan commented: 'We are glad that we were able to help our members in this way.

It is so important that maritime professionals working onboard superyachts join Nautilus before they encounter this type of issue, as waiting until they have a problem normally means that it is too late.

'If the shipowner had a relationship with Nautilus, we are sure that we could have resolved the issue without resorting to arresting and selling the vessel,' he pointed out. 'Again, we issue our call to superyacht owners, managers and other potential strategic partners to work with us in order to try and prevent situations escalating as they did here.'

Head of legal services Charles Boyle said he was pleased to see the end of the long-running case. 'It has been a complicated process, which was not helped by the first sale falling through.

However, it has demonstrated the importance of the Maritime Labour Convention's financial security amendments, which meant that the P&I club Skuld paid up to four months' wages owed to crew members earlier this year. Had those provisions not been there, the members would not have received this money at that stage and the value of the MLC is very clear.'

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CONTEST YACHTS DELIVER FIRST CONTEST 85CS – POLINA STAR IV Contest Yachts Annick Conijn (+31) 227 543 644, annickconijn@contestyachts.com Contest Yachts is pleased to announce the completed delivery of the first of this renowned Dutch shipyard’s exciting new 26-metre, judel/vrolijk designed, Contest 85CS to her world cruising owner.

and operation with a crew of just two while all but eradicating the chance of downtime through systems failure. And all without impinging on the sizzling performance expected of a judel/ vrolijk design.

With both owner and skipper having extensive deep ocean experience and very specific regard to safety, the new Polina Star IV perfectly demonstrates the extreme degrees to which Contest Yachts is able to extend semi-custom yacht construction.

Every aspect from the smallest of plumbed items to the single-handed management of the towering three-spreader, slab-reefed and cutter carbon rig, nothing is left to chance.

Through past experience, owner and skipper have learned the secrets of survival in extremes. In Polina Star IV they have secured a safe future and the chance to complete an interrupted circumnavigation.

Amid the high comforts of superyachting, the design and development teams have incorporated extraordinary measures in detail design and engineering to boost onboard safety and aid the ease of sailing

The interior plan incorporates much different thinking with space allocated more by working function than simple convention.

Three suites, two aft one midships, provide for the owner’s family and friends up to seven,

and the crew of two then have an unusually large space forward with navigation office, workshop, laundry and huge sail locker.

While the galley is back aft, the owner enjoying cuisine in equal part to sailing.

Spars are Hall, sails are North Sails 3Di, winches are mostly

Lewmar, and one of that maker’s largest ever orders for a yacht this size, thanks to the skipper’s insistence on a rig he can singlehand if so needed.

Polina Star IV – an extraordinary project. We call it building dreams together.

FEADSHIP REFIT & SERVICES OPENS FOR BUSINESS Dutch superyacht builder Feadship forms globally operating company called Feadship Refit & Services Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has announced the formation of a globally operating company called Feadship Refit & Services, which will be responsible for implementing Feadship’s new customer support strategy referred to as ‘My Feadship’.

Combining all the services previously offered by the individual Feadship yards, the My Feadship programme is arranged around three pillars: Feadship Rebuild (major refits in the Netherlands), the Feadship Services Network (a partnership with four leading yards in the Med and US) and the Feadship Authentication Certificate (quality standard for new builds and existing Feadships).

The new company has been established to protect the pedigree of the Feadship fleet and meet the growing demands for Feadship expertise among clients keen to protect the unique

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DNA of their Feadship. The refit, repair, service and after-sales activities have traditionally been in the hands of teams from the three Feadship yards in the Netherlands (Aalsmeer, Kaag and Makkum) and the refit design and engineering operations run

by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. Feadship Refit & Services combines all these activities and will also incorporate the fourth Feadship yard in Amsterdam when it opens in May 2019.

“The setting up of this new company reflects our commitment to all Feadship owners who wish to safeguard their yacht’s Feadship brand status,” explains Pier Posthuma de Boer, director of Feadship Refit & Services. “We are offering a full suite of services that guarantee a Feadship’s essence is maintained throughout her life. ”There are distinctive benefits in terms of quality and resale value of having a Feadship maintained and, when desired, refitted or rebuilt by Feadship.

We will also oversee all aftersales activities, providing a

premium service worldwide regardless of which yard built the Feadship. An annual support package offering training for the crew is also available.”

activities carried out in yards abroad means captains will know where to go for annual service and maintenance activities,” says Posthuma de Boer.

Should it not be possible logistically to sail a Feadship to the Netherlands, or when refit activities are not invasive enough to justify the trip, owners can turn to the new Feadship Services Network. This will also be the first port of call for Feadshipapproved maintenance, repair and warranty work.

The Feadship yards have long been sending out teams to supervise warranty and repair activities elsewhere, and this support has also been extended to refits in recent years. The new setup will be a more structural arrangement with four Feadship network partners – Amico & Co in Italy, Monaco Marine in France, MB92 in Spain and Rybovich in the US.

“This reorganisation of Feadship

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CLEAR OCEAN PACT AIMS FOR 1000 YACHTS BY 2020

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industry to reduce the level of single-use plastic and microplastic waste entering our oceans.

A new, non-profit initiative called Clear Ocean Pact has launched with the mission to gain commitment across the yachting

Founded by yachting veteran Richard Orme, the aim is to raise awareness and stimulate a culture shift from the bottom

up by exploring alternatives and solutions that yachts can adopt in their daily operations.

• Eliminate all single-use plastic items such as cotton buds, plates, cutlery and straws.

One example is the installation of a quality water filter to avoid the hundreds of kilos of plastic waste from bottled water which end up in the ocean. Others include the use of filters in washing machines which collect microplastics for safe disposal or the avoidance of products using excessive plastic packaging.

• Reduce single-use plastic toiletries

With a target of 1000 yachts by 2020, the voluntary pact lists five main pledges: • Avoid use of plastic bottled drinking water onboard yachts • Filter and safely dispose of microplastic waste from washing machines

• Source provisions without unnecessary plastic packaging Another key objective of the Clear Ocean Pact is the sharing of information around products and strategies to reduce plastic pollution. Yachts signed up to the pact are encouraged to share their ideas and join in an industry wide effort to make a real difference.

For more information or to sign up please visit Clear Ocean Pact.

MONDOMARINE SOLD Palumbo Superyachts, the yachting division of Italy’s Palumbo Group, has acquired Italian refit and repair yard Mondomarine for an undisclosed sum.

The acquisition was made official on November 15, when the Port Authority of Savona granted the 20-year state property concession to Palumbo.

Palumbo had been renting Mondomarine’s facilities in Savona since January, not long after the company ceased trading after failing to find a rescuer during bankruptcy proceedings.

International designers have now been hired by Palumbo Superyachts to design the new

Mondomarine yacht projects while preserving the company’s core values.

“We’ve been working on this for almost a year, because we strongly believe in the potential of the renowned brand of Mondomarine and the geographic location of the shipyard,” CEO Giuseppe Palumbo explains.

“We are extremely happy for yet another goal achieved.

This acquisition will further strengthen our position to provide unparalleled service on new builds, refit and maintenance from a unique network of shipyards.”

The Palumbo Group already claims to be the largest

refit/repair network in the Mediterranean and East Atlantic with eight other shipyards strategically located in Ancona, Naples, Messina, Malta (2), Marseille (France), Tenerife (Spain) and recently

Rijeka (Croatia). These are fully equipped shipyards with facilities and dry-docks able to service vessels up to 360m in length.

Palumbo also has a representative office in Monaco.

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SWEDISH BOAT OWNERS CAN SCRAP THEIR OLD BOATS FOR FREE THIS YEAR Swedish boat owners are able to scrap their old boats for free this year, thanks to subsidies worth more than €300,000 from the

Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM).

Owners can scrap their boats

at no charge until 31 December 2018. That means almost 500 boats will be taken out of the market and scrapped this year.

All boats under three tonnes can be scrapped, but owners will have to pay the transport costs to the scrapyard, which is managed by Stena Recycling.

“We have longed for this kind of subsidy for a long time. Even if it’s just enough for a small number of boats, it will have an enormous impact in the media and among boat owners who have good reasons to take their old boats out of the market,” says Mats Eriksson, Sweboat CEO. “We’ve been lobbying for this for some time, so we’re grateful for the help to increase the speed of boat scrapping.”

According to SwAM, Sweden has some 64,000 abandoned or unseaworthy boats out of a total fleet of around 900,000 boats.

Just a fraction of these have been scrapped prior to the new initiative. The scrapped boats will all be recycled.

OCEAN SAFETY’S FULL RANGE OF ACCREDITED OCEAN SOLAS ULTRALITE LIFERAFTS NOW AVAILABLE SOLAS Ultralite liferaft range is now available in 6, 8,10 and 16-person models.

Ocean Safety Ltd Samantha Leonard (+44) 23 8072 0800 Sleonard@oceansafety.com www.oceansafety.com Ocean Safety are pleased to announce that their Ocean

The first to be developed was the 12-person version of the rafts, causing a sensation last summer when they were chosen for the 2017/2018 Volvo Ocean Race in the quest to save weight. A vital 23% was shaved off the new Ultralite compared to previous similar liferaft models.

The full Ocean SOLAS Ultralite range has official MED Ship’s Wheel accreditation and has now been added to Ocean Safety’s extensive international

catalogue of safety equipment for commercial and performance craft. While the rafts used for the Volvo race were already fully certified, the MED (Marine Equipment Directive) conformity means that the remaining liferafts in the range, the 6, 8, 10 and 16 person models can now be installed on commercial vessels throughout EU and other European countries and other flag states. The ability to provide a full range of accredited rafts is expected to open up the market potential for the Ultralite.

The Ocean SOLAS Ultralite compact liferaft is derived

from Ocean Safety’s original space-saving Ocean Ultralite liferaft. It uses carbon composite technology to achieve the significant weight saving, a vital boost in the search for speed for performance yachts and other vessels where weight saving is a priority. The key areas of development have been in the inflation system, pack contents and the construction of the canister. Despite the weight reduction, the liferaft containers still offer the same strength qualities to withstand harsh marine environments.

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two roll stabilizing fins, two forward pitch control canards and three independently controlled stern interceptor blades ensures a significant increase in stability and comfort.

BENETTI DELIVERS 69M MOTOR YACHT SPECTRE Written by: OnboardOnline The Italian shipyard, Benetti, is celebrating the delivery of 69m motor yacht 'Spectre' in Livorno, a fully customized superyacht built for American owners John and Jeanette Staluppi.

same feelings onboard as on the racetrack.

Taking 750,000 working hours to build, the exterior was designed

by Giorgio M. Cassetta while the hull lines and naval architecture were the work of Dutch firm Mulder Design. The end result is a combination of extreme comfort and extraordinary performance for a yacht of her size.

The challenge for Giorgio M. Cassetta was to create a traditional vessel with a sharp bow and extended volumes, and the expertise of Dutch firm, Mulder Design, was hugely important in achieving this. The reduced weight of the 'high speed cruising hull', a term coined

by Frank Mulder, facilitates a maximum speed of 21.2 knots, 30% faster than a traditional displacement hull, with a cruising range of 6,500 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Spectre is the third Benetti built for the Staluppis in the last decade, experienced owners with a penchant for James Bond and the sports cars of the 50s and 60s, keen to evoke the

MY Spectre also features Naiad Dynamics Total Ride Control® technology, originally developed for commercial and naval ships, thanks to expert collaboration with Mulder Design. The system's

"We are proud to have participated in the creation of this spectacular 69m motor yacht", said Frank Mulder, who has worked on nine projects for the Staluppis. "Her high speed cruising hull will not only be approximately 30% faster than “normal” displacement yachts with similar power but will also reduce fuel consumption at long range speed. The groundbreaking use of Total Ride Control®, which is a combination of roll reduction and pitch reduction, will greatly improve comfort when cruising at 20 knots”.

Echoing the sentiment Giorgio M. Cassetta said, "I love Spectre: it is a perfect example of a virtuous synthesis between the owners' and the builder's cultures. John and Jeanette Staluppi, with their great experience and energy, have led us to imagine a yacht complete with everything you could wish for boats of this size. Benetti has taken up the challenge and has created a yacht with many technological innovations respecting the

highest quality standards".

The modern interior layout was created by Benetti's Interior Style Department in collaboration with the owners who selected much of the furniture. The atmosphere onboard pays homage to Art Nouveau, with the main salon being inspired by Parisian Déco in every detail from the carpet design to the windows.

Key features include a beach club, a full-beam spa with a gym, hammam and massage room, a swimming pool. No compromises have been made either inside or out with large living spaces and considerable deck space for relaxation and dining.

Six beautiful cabins accomodate 12 guests, four doubles, a VIP and the owner's suite complete with a private study, two bathrooms, and access to two side terraces on the bow. The owners have also included generous accomodation for the yacht's 14 crew.

Taking approximately 750,000 hours to build, Spectre is a proud achievement for Benetti and all those who collaborated on the project capturing the elegance and true meaning of 'Made in Italy'.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 17 November – Y Series 2 – Pollensa For various reasons, only three boats were able to race the second in the series. Although the forecast was sunny, it rained.

Not enough to keep our intrepid souls off the water. Start was between a Sail and Surf boat and one of their buoys, a short windward leg, then around Formentor island. The legs back were fun, with bigger than usual waves giving us a great surf downwind. Stromtrooper won both races, Spanish Fly had two seconds, with Dragonfly completing the trio.

1 ESP 4058 Stormtrooper David Miles / Corinne Miles 2 2 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Jonas Gomes 4 3 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken (solo!) 6 24 November – Liguilla de Invierno 2 – Pollensa We had eight boats for this second in the RCNPP series, easily outnumbering the cruisers. As the flying fifteens were all ready to go, we were sent off first, and completed the short windward leg before the cruisers left the line. Stormtrooper rounded first, with fuego fatuo close behind.

The second leg was to a buoy which we had been told would be off Bon Aire, so fuego set off down towards windy corner, planning to pick up the wind, gybe and come in fast to take the lead. Unfortunately, when the buoy became visible, it was well to the east of Bon Aire, so Puffin and Wight Flyer, both of whom had gybed shortly after the top

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mark, were now well ahead with Stormtrooper third. The next leg was a long fetch, with no change in positions to the finish.

1 GBR 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Ben Carwardine 2 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 3 ESP 4058 Stormtrooper David Miles / Corinne Miles 1 December – Y Series 3 – Pollensa For the final day of the series, we went back to the triangle-sausage courses, with three races to be sailed. The line was set with a noticeable pin end and port tack bias, but the fleet elected to start on starboard, sailing down the line until Gertrude sounded the start. Puffin had got into a tricky position to leeward of fuego fatuo and some others and gybed out to start on port – making it look as though they’d planned it all along. Wight flyer

quickly followed them off to what should have been the favoured side of the course. However, coming to the top mark, it was Speedy Gonzales who slotted in first ahead of them. Fuego was fourth, but deft spinnaker work took them to second by the end of the triangle. They held this up the next beat, ahead of the “twenties” (3724 and 3728) in third and fourth. On the final run, they passed Speedy to take the win by a foredeck.

Race 2 again saw the fleet split into three pairs, the twenties, Speedy & fuego, and Dragonfly & ffugue. This time fuego planned a port tack start, but it wasn’t a well-kept secret, and almost everyone else did the same, with some narrow misses on the line.

Fuego came out of this worst, in a solid sixth place. They recovered two places on the triangle but couldn’t break past the twenties to challenge Speedy. This meant they had a good view of the photo finish between those two, with Puffin taking second by a breath from Wight Flyer.

In the final race of the series, the twenties went left, whilst Speedy and fuego went right.

This time, the left side paid off, and there was no catching the pair. Speedy fended off fuego on the downwind legs, and we both watched another photo finish, this time in favour of Wight Flyer.

So, for the day’s racing, we had: 1 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Tom Kemp 6 2 GBR 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Ben Carwardine 7 3 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 9 However, for the series it was a different matter; fuego also had 9 points on the day, neither Wight Flyer nor fuego had sailed the second day from which they each carried 18 DNC points, and had been close after the first. All the arithmetic done, fuego took the series by one point.

Y Series results – 8 races: 1 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 33 2 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 34 3 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Jonny Fullerton & Jonas Gomes 37 The day closed as the sun went down, with some welcome cans from Dragonfly’s cool box!

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REGATTA NEWS position in the Mediterranean Sea has always made it a hub of maritime activity and a port of crucial importance throughout history.

The Royal Malta Yacht Club whose origins can be traced back to 1835, predating the America's Cup's existence, is indeed internationally renowned as the organizer of the 50 year old Middle Sea Race, the 606 miles regatta starting from La Valletta and sailed anti-clockwise around Sicily.

MALTA ALTUS CHALLENGE IS THE NEW ENTRY OF THE 36TH AMERICA'S CUP One week since the close of the 36th America's Cup entry period, the Defender and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have completed the required checks and accepted the Royal Malta Yacht Club challenge for the 36th America's Cup. The Malta Altus Challenge becomes the fourth Challenger for the America's Cup in 2021, together with the Challenger of Record Luna Rossa (ITA), American Magic (USA) and INEOS Team UK (GBR).

The Royal Malta Yacht Club's Notice of Challenge was the first of the eight late entries to be received by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron within the late entry deadline 5.00 pm on the 30th November NZT- and therefore the first to be processed.

It's the first time, in 167 years history of the trophy, Malta challenges the America's Cup. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe - just 316 km² (122 sq mi) – Malta's strategic

The Team Principal of the Malta

Altus Challenge is Pasquale Cataldi, an Italian businessman who is based in Malta, founder and CEO of the multinational real estate and development company, Altus. This is Cataldi's first involvement in the America's Cup but his intention is to pursue a long-term challenge: The full team and further information regarding the challenge will be announced in Malta in the first quarter of 2019.

In the next few weeks other updates regarding the Notices of Challenge, received within the deadline, will be released.

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SUPERYACHT REGATTA NEWS Happy New Year to you all. I hope that you found some winter sun and are looking forward to what is going to be an interesting year ahead for the classic yacht community. There is a changing of the guard ….

Panerai Call it a Day on Classic Yacht Sponsorship Panerai, the high-end watchmaking brand from Florence announced at the end of last year that it is culminating the sponsorship of The Classic Yacht Challenge. The company has enjoyed 14 years of fruitful sponsorship. From 2019 the

brand will cease association with the classic regatta circuit in The Mediterranean and America.

However, British Classic Week 13-20th July hosted by The British Classic Yacht Club in Cowes will be sponsored for a final year

by Panerai.

The brand’s classic yacht Eilean, purchased in 2005 by then Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati, will continue to represent the company as a brand ambassador at classic yacht events. Eilean will be participating in the Panerai Transat Classique this month, which will be the 38th transatlantic crossing of her

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Panerai has come to symbolise competition, elegance and maritime history

career. The Panerai Transat Classique will not be affected (see below).

Jean-Marc Pontroué, the new CEO of Panerai, commented: “The legitimate relationship between Panerai and the sea world has never been stronger, and we are determined to work towards offering our customers amazing experiences, including onboard our ambassador Eilean.

Classic sailing and supporting the PCYC has been an incredible journey and we have enormously enjoyed it. It is now time to look further and embark on a new voyage. We will communicate on

this new adventure shortly. “ I am sad but not at all surprised to hear this announcement. With new management often comes new strategy. Event organizers and sponsors have to continually work together on developing and maximizing these relationships to deliver ROI. We are living in a relentless consumer world, where brands are seeking to set themselves apart by wooing customers and editors alike to super in-person events. Consumers continue to value experiences over products.

Luxury brands know that it is no

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Panerai aligned itself with some of the world's most beautiful yachts

Points have meant great prizes, Panerai watches for each of the class winners in Imperia this summer

Panerai prominent at Les Regates Royales in Cannes

longer possible to compete based on product alone, they need a story. And yachting is the perfect lifestyle story and backdrop for a prestigious brand, one only has to consider the long-term successful regatta campaigns by Rolex, Loro Piana and Louis Vuitton. It was a sophisticated strategy of Panerai’s to align with this elite sector of the maritime world.

The combination of discretion, vintage yachts, competition and glamourous locations was a powerful branding message.

We have had a wonderful run and are all immensely grateful to Panerai for taking what Prada once did and embellishing it.

The level of participation and enthusiasm for classic yacht racing is tremendous. The classic yacht community have shown some concern for future of some of the events, especially the smaller ones. However most of these regattas have run for many years without a title sponsor and should be able to continue albeit with small adjustments and no complimentary Nespresso.

The community is strong and powerful, so I would therefore urge you all to continue to support your local organizers by showing up to participate in their events.

Xarifa will dominate the fleet of 14 yachts of the Panerai Transat Classique

The Panerai Transat Classique January 8th Lanzarote 2019 The fourth edition of The Panerai Transat Classique departs this month from Lanzarote promising thrilling ocean racing for the 14 participating classic yachts. The largest yacht in the fleet is the three masted schooner 49 metre J. Samuel White & Co designed Xarifa. She was built originally for Franklin Morse Singer the famous American sewing machine magnate and has even made an appearance in a Bond film. Now a regular on the Mediterranean regatta circuit Xarifa will reign over the fleet.

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.

Save The Date 2019 January is the time to drill down on the detail when planning your next race campaign. Registration is not yet open for the Mediterranean classic events, so I find it is a good time to plan the shoreside logistics alongside the winter maintenance of the boat.

Xarifa will be the largest participating yacht in the Panerai Transat Classique

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THE 2018 RORC TRANSATLANTIC RACE Pier Luigi Loro Piana's superyacht My Song finished The 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race on Tuesday 04 December 2018 at 17:47:11 UTC taking Monohull Line Honours.

Upon winning the IMA Trophy an enthusiastic Pier Luigi Loro Piana encouraged Maxi owners to really race their yachts to fully enjoy them.

Pier Luigi had a message for his fellow members of the International Maxi Association: "They have to continue racing if they really want to enjoy sailing."

Navigated by Nacho Postigo, the Baltic 130 superyacht owned

by Pier Luigi Loro Piana, a member of the International Maxi Association (IMA), has also set a new Monohull Race Record after completing the 3,000 mile race between Lanzarote and Grenada in an elapsed time of 10 days 5 hrs 47 mins 11 secs, shaving 1hr 19mins 48 secs off the previous monohull race

record set in the 2015 race by Jean-Paul Riviere's French FinotConq 100, Nomad IV.

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New Zealand Millennium Cup

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Superyacht Challenge Antigua

31st Jan – 3 Feb

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Antigua, WI

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21st - 24th March

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3rd – 8th June

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19th - 22nd June

Palma de Mallorca

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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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8 NEW LATE ENTRIES FOR AMERICA’S CUP? the level of interest that has been shown from around the world by the number of notices of challenge that have been lodged by today’s deadline,” said Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand can confirm there have been an additional 8 Notices of Challenge received by the 5pm (NZT) deadline.

According to the supporting entry documents, only one of these entries is capable of immediate acceptance while the remaining seven notices of challenge carry conditions. Some of the entries are likely to be invalid, something which will be determined through a vetting process which will begin immediately.

“We are really encouraged by

“It has been a long time coming, but worthwhile to give potential teams every opportunity to enter what will be a huge global event for New Zealand. However, we must remain cautious and not jump to conclusions on the final number of teams. It is only when the acceptance process has been completed that we will know how many will compete in the Prada Cup alongside Luna Rossa, American Magic & INEOS Team UK.” Conditions of some of the challenges will require changes to the Protocol, which is therefore dependant on agreement with the Challenger of Record before each new challenger’s participation can be confirmed.

“We understand there will be questions around what a conditional challenge is,” explained Dalton.

“To give some context, an example is where we might have a challenge that is conditional

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on there being an America’s Cup World Series event in that specific challenger’s country.

This, obviously, is something that cannot be determined today and also needs agreement with the Challenger of Record.”

New Zealand and America’s Cup Event Ltd have been highly conscious of infrastructure build costs while wanting to retain the ability to accommodate as many challengers as necessary by today’s deadline,” said Dalton.

The process of assessing the entries and conditions of the 8 new challengers will begin immediately with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Emirates Team New Zealand.

Emirates Team New Zealand is acutely conscious of the need to advise Auckland Council and the Government on the base infrastructure footprint requirement which has an impact on overall costs.

“We want to act quickly with the Challenger of Record so we can definitively inform Council and Government on the total number of teams we need to accommodate or whether it is sensible not to extend Hobson Wharf in this current edition of the America’s Cup, which could save a significant amount of infrastructure expense.”

The Government and Council have been advised that a maximum of five challengers can be accommodated on Wynyard Point with three double bases and two singles. Should less than three of the late challenges be accepted, the Government and Council will then have the option of not proceeding with the Hobson Wharf extension for the 36thAmerica’s Cup, which would result in considerable cost savings.

“The planning of the America’s Cup venue and infrastructure has been a detailed but fluid process and Emirates Team for oldest trophy in sport, the America's Cup. Patrizio Bertelli, Chairman of Luna Rossa Challenge and CEO of the Prada Group, unveiled the stunning, silver Prada Cup trophy created by world renowned designer Marc Newson (AUS).

Handcrafted by Florentine silversmiths, the Prada Cup is destined to become a new icon in the sport of sailing.

As the entry period draws to a close , the America's Cup teams are focused on designing and building their AC75's, 75 foot flying monohulls, which will hit the water mid 2019.

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presented by Prada.

Over 200 guests from the America’s Cup community from around the world gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco recently to celebrate the launch of the Prada Cup - the Challenger Selection Series for the 36th America's Cup

The Prada Cup will commence in January 2021 in Auckland and see the Challenger teams race in a round robin format to determine which Challenger will line up against the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the quest

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The first opportunity for all of the teams to race, and for spectators to see these amazing boats, will be at the first America's Cup World Series event which will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia in October 2019.

Marking the occasion as a new

“We are really proud to have this many teams submit entries for the 36thAmerica’s Cup event which is a true reflection on the belief and excitement of the new AC75 boat concept and the ideal host venue for racing in 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand,” concluded Dalton.

The official announcements of the new accepted challengers will be made at a later date after the completion of the conditional entries process and in accordance with each team’s preference on the timings of their respective public announcements.

event partner was Maison Mumm which returns to the America's Cup after 35 years as Official Champagne Partner.

Technology and innovation have always been an integral part of the America's Cup and this edition is no exception. For the 36th America's Cup, Circle-O has been appointed as the host broadcast production partner and to develop the race management system. A joint venture between Riedel Communications (GER) and West4Media (AUT), the team from Circle-O are renowned for their work in Formula One, German Touring Cars and the Red Bull Air Race combined with America’s Cup broadcasting veterans. New Zealand's Animation Research Limited, the company behind Virtual Eye and Igtimi are an integral part of the Circle-O joint venture and will deliver the graphics and tracking solutions.

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TRANSITING THE STRAITS OF MESSINA Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com After our volcanic fireworks and overnight stay at the anchorage at Stromboli we headed for a two night stay at Lipari island south of Stromboli and just north of the Isola di Vulcano.

It's a delightful spot with lots of lovely restaurants and cultural attractions. I guess the fact that it doesn't have an airport subjects it to less tourist pressure.

We are on a mission however and our objective now was to head south towards Sicily to transit through the fearsome straits of Messina. The pilot book was very specific about using the the times of high and low water (yet all based on the tide times at Gibraltar, apparently being the closest Standard Port!). It advised against trying to run against a foul tide that can run at up to 4 knots at Springs. When three miles from the traffic separation zone boundary we informed Messina VTS of our intentions because there are reports of heavy fines for failing to report. They were courteous and helpful as we hugged the eastern coast dodging the ferries that cross between Messina and Regio di Calabria every few minutes. It was a relief as the Straits opened up. They are 1.5 nM wide at the narrowest point. It is through these narrow straits that swordfish migrate in the summer making them prey for the highly specialised

swordfish fishing boats. These boats are controlled from the top of a 20m plus gantry from which the swordfish are spotted.

The boat is then manoeuvred over the fish for the harpooner to spear. The harpooner sits out on an equally long bowsprit.

These improbable but fast craft are allowed to operate freely within the traffic separation zone and are an additional hazard for navigators in the area.

Our destination is the port of Taormina in the shadow of Mount Etna. As we entered the bay at Taormina a RHIB approaches us with "George" offering secure mooring buoys at â‚Ź80 per night.

He informes us that he has just slashed prices from today (1st Sep) by 50%. Thanks but no thanks George, we decided to drop anchor in the bay where in the event we spent three nights sampling the delights of Taormina and the beautiful Alcantara Gorge in the foothills of Etna. The wonderful Taormina experience was slightly degraded by the massive cruise liners that disgorge thousands of tourists onto its narrow cobbled streets.

If you are ever in Taormina don't miss the opportunity to go swimming or canyoning in the crystalline waters of the Alcantara Gorge. You can get there by bus from Taormina bus station. Our next destination is Syracuse where we will up the crew numbers from three to six.

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His roles have included being operations manager for Britannia Sailing and Sunsail in the UK and British Virgin Islands, and managing the Howth yacht club in Dublin.

Nic and Marie

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as a professional in the marine industry and boats have been a lifelong passion.

Triangle Berth Brokers are pleased to announce Nic and Marie Parton have taken over from Chris Gill at the helm of this successful marina berth, sales and lettings business.

After a youth spent sailing dinghies on reservoirs in landlocked Sutton Coldfield and then taking seasonal jobs teaching sailing, it was only natural that following university Nic started a career in the marine industry.

Nic has twenty years’ experience

Marie has over twenty years’ experience in marketing and sales and met Nic when they worked together at Sunsail in the BVI. The couple now reside on the South Coast where until recently Nic was senior marina manager with MDL, responsible for three high profile marinas on the Hamble river.

Nic said: “We are really excited by this new venture. We can offer a

bespoke service to our customers who are looking to sell, purchase, rent or lease a berth. With our combined experience, knowledge and contacts in the marine industry, our service will be unrivalled and we are ready and looking forward to the challenge.”

For further information contact Nic or Marie at info@triangleberthbrokers. com, 07736 696915, www. triangleberthbrokers.com Triangle are Europe’s leading berth brokerage. Since 1990 they have specialised in the sale and rent of marina berths in both independent and group operated marinas.

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MB92 JOINS FEADSHIP SERVICES NETWORK The MB92 Group has become an exclusive provider of maintenance, repair and warranty work in Barcelona for new and existing Feadship customers The MB92 Group has been chosen to form part of Feadship’s new Services Network. Alongside Amico & Co, Monaco Marine and Rybovich, MB92 will be an exclusive provider of maintenance, repair and warranty work in Barcelona for new and existing Feadship customers.

“MB92 and Feadship have been close allies for a long time,” says Aykut Ozgulsun, deputy CEO of MB92, a Dogus Group company.

“In fact, MB92 was the first partner of Feadship and we are delighted to be taking this next step forward in our relationship by signing this official agreement.

A member of the Dogus Group, the MB92 Group is a group of shipyards - MB92 Barcelona and MB92 La Ciotat -, bringing together the professionalism, knowledge and resources of both shipyards to cater for client needs today, and is committed to investing for those of the future.

With 25 years’ experience in superyacht refit and repair, MB92 is a group of shipyards – MB92 Barcelona and MB92 La Ciotat – with a reputation for providing a comprehensive world-class service. The group employs a workforce of over 250 in-house professionals from 20 different nationalities and is supported by a global network of specialists and suppliers.

“This new phase in the evolution of superyacht refit and repair is remarkable as it demonstrates, in a similar way to how the automobile industry operates, how the leading brands within our industry are assuming greater control over the service of their products and, as a result, the strength and value of their brands,” Ozgulsun adds.

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MALTA'S NEWEST DIVE SITE AFTER THE COLLAPSE OF THE AZURE WINDOW The Heartbreaking Reaction

formed the top of the window.

The initial reaction to this devastating news was understandably one of heartbreak. Locals mourned the loss of their natural beauty and previous tourists and those who hoped to visit one day felt a similar pain as seeing the window-less cliff face that remained.

Time may be turning these initially bright rocks green, but the location is just as stunning for divers, with canyons, tunnels and a whole ecosystem of wildlife already developing and ready to explore. Take head of any warnings, however, as analysis of safety is still underway.

Joseph Muscat, Malta’s Prime Minister, had described it as heartbreaking in a series of tweets reporting the loss and locals were soon seen visiting the location just to see what had happened and how bad the damage was. With not a single piece of the arch left above sea level, the answer to that question was a resounding ‘very’.

The Anger of Tourists

Written by: OnboardOnline The cries of broken hearts echoed around Malta in March of 2017 as the widely adored Azure Window tumbled into the sea. The stunning landmark had always been greeted with a warm reception from passing locals and tourists alike, attracting thousands of visitors from across the globe each year. But, as a storm raged across Gozo, the island’s prized attraction crumbled before their very eyes.

All hope seemed lost.

Fast forward a year and hindsight tells us that the island may have had nothing to worry about in the first place. With diver after diver donning their wetsuit to head down into the deep blue and catch a glimpse at this fallen formation, there’s no denying that the nature of tourism at this particular location has changed drastically – but how has the rest of Malta fared? We’re exploring further, below.

What Happened?

When gales whipped around the island on the 7th March 2017, Gozo’s authorities were seen protecting visitors and locals alike when the Channel ferry halted its

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services for the duration – but it became clear that it wasn’t the visitors who needed protecting.

Instead, Gozo’s greatest aweinspiring natural landmark would be the one to fall prey to the heavy storms that followed. On the 8th March, at around 9:40am, the Azure Window crumbled from the force and tumbled into the raging sea below.

The limestone arch had been listed as fragile by authorities as early as 2013 with talks of erosion and risk of collapse and there were even fines put into place for any person who dared walk over it in an attempt to lengthen it’s lifespan. Despite their efforts, no one could’ve predicted that the seemingly sturdy creation would collapse as it did last year.

As a feature in a number of celebrated films such as Clash of the Titans (1981) and The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), as well as TV shows The Odyssey (1997) and, of course, the famed Game of Thrones, the attraction had brought thousands of visitors to Malta and specifically Gozo as they all sought just a glimpse of its magnificence and so naturally, talk of potential devastation to tourism was immediately rife.

Despite the unavoidable nature of this horrible event, some tourists didn’t approach the loss in quite the same way as locals.

In fact, they expressed anger at the loss, with some even claiming that Gozo had nothing else going for it so it was no longer worth the trip. The anger was reflected in one-star reviews on TripAdvisor, a seemingly petty response to a natural occurrence that left a hole in the hearts of millions.

The Rebirth of the Window…

As a Dive Site!

Despite these initial responses, something miraculous happened – the site was reborn. While diving around the area had been possible before the collapse, the crumbled rocks have now formed quite a unique site for eager scuba divers, with curious visitors and pro divers looking for a challenge delving into the depths to experience this unique site.

Konrad Baar of Family Diving Gozo had stated that the area was “now more attractive for the divers than before” which has undoubtedly changed the nature of tourism in the area completely.

While those who aren’t too keen on dipping their toes in the water might find this particular spot nothing more than a graveyard of the original landmark, those willing to explore under the waves will find the remains of massive white rocks and unique yellow limestone that once

Despite initial panic regarding the conservation of Malta’s other natural sites immediately following the collapse and talk of a failing tourism industry as a further consequence, hindsight appears to show that these worries weren’t needed.

Other tourism spots may have needed to step up their game in terms of competition, but in all, Malta remains a natural beauty in and of itself that hosts just the right mixture of old and modern.

With masses of unspoilt land and architecture to marvel, Gozo alone is worthy of the attention it had before and still has after the loss of the Azure Window. What’s more, Gozo also features another arch – The Wied il-Mielah Window is essentially the Azure Window’s lesser-known sister, but could gain a good chunk of the former’s tourism in its stead.

Of course, Malta as a whole has its fair share of tourism attractions, including the likes of Comino, Saint John’s CoCathedral and the Megalithic Temples of Malta. For those wanting to make the most of Malta’s amazing yachting experiences, there are a host of stunning marinas too including the Marina di Valletta and Msida Marina which both offer something unique from breathtaking sights, to plentiful berthing.

In September 2017, tourism in Malta hit a record high with 241,378 visitors flocking to the island just in that month. Sun, sea, sand and the sanctuary that this historical island provides seem to be more than enough for most tourists here and so while the heartbreaking loss of such a natural beauty may have left a sour taste in our mouths, Malta is still flourishing as a popular holiday destination – with a new dive site to boot.

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NEW 3,300 TONNE SYNCHROLIFT IN ANCONA AND 420-TONNE TRAVELIFT AT MALTA FACILITIES Palumbo Superyachts is increasing its lift capacity at its Ancona and Malta superyacht facilities as part of a multimillioneuro investment.

Since Palumbo’s acquisition of the former ISA facilities in Ancona, Italy, it has been steadily upgrading the shipyard making it the major superyacht build facility in the group. The latest addition is a 3,300-tonne capacity travelift allowing superyachts up to 110m (360ft) to be handled.

Installation of the new lift and its full operation is scheduled for the end of January 2019.The Ship Lift 3300, as the investment project is known, consists of a steel platform 81m (266ft) in length and 19m (62ft) wide. The system is supported by 14 large winches that allow the lifting or launching of megayachts, with a draft up to 6m (20ft) from sea level. With its potential, this new infrastructure is a significant addition for both yachts under construction and in advanced construction.

This new synchrolift will be among the largest facilities on the Adriatic coast for the refitting of very large superyachts.

Also at its Malta superyacht facility, Palumbo Malta Superyachts is installing a new 420-tonne travelift. This will be operational in time for the winter refit season and it will be used for small and medium-sized yachts rather than the larger ones that

may use the facility’s two large dry docks.

Palumbo has steadily expanded its superyacht activities over recent years and apart from the Ancona and Malta facilities, it has recently acquired the

former Mondomarine shipyard in Savona. It also undertakes superyacht work at its facilities in Marseille, Naples and Tenerife.

The group has also recently taken over the Victor Lenac shipyard in Croatia.

CLOSED POWER STATION IN MARSA COULD BE TURNED INTO NEW FACILITY

Malta’s Mayor of Marsa, Francis Debono, has proposed to establish a new marina on the site of the closed power station. Debono told The Malta Independent that the facility would bring the maritime sector back to the municipality.

“We’ve been talking about

this area for 25 years; let’s transform it into a yacht marina.

A yacht marina would not only encapsulate the story of the locality as a point of call for ships, but it would revive Marsa, and it would even bring back the maritime sector that was abandoned from here many years ago,” the mayor said.

“Obviously, everybody is now wondering what will happen to this area. To say that the council wants it is impossible as it is huge – but we appeal that those who will have it, regenerate the site in a manner that will give a breath of fresh air to the Marsa residents.”

In 2014, a decision was made to begin dismantling the power station and the facility was completely demolished earlier this year.

The town of Marsa is located in southeast Malta.

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THE SCHULTE GROUP ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF A MAJORITY STAKE IN YPI CREW cruise ships under management, with additional tonnage being added in 2019.

Les Royle (CSDE-SMC)

The Schulte Group announces the acquisition through its Singaporean affiliate Schulte Maritime Services PTE Ltd of a majority stake in YPI CREW, the Antibes-based, world leading yacht crew recruitment agency.

The Schulte Group announces the acquisition through its Singaporean affiliate Schulte Maritime Services PTE Ltd of a

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majority stake in YPI CREW, the Antibes-based, world leading yacht crew recruitment agency.

YPI CREW will be positioned under Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS), the division formed by the Schulte Group to offer technical management and crewing services to the cruise industry. Established in January 2018, BSCS already has three

In this transaction, BRS Yachting, the yachting head company of BRS Group, a world leading shipbroking company with offices in 20 different countries, is selling its entire stake in YPI CREW and Laurence Lewis, Managing Director and Co-founder of YPI CREW. Laurence will continue to run the day to day business of YPI CREW, as Managing Director and co-shareholder.

"We are delighted to welcome Laurence and her team at YPI CREW to the Schulte Group, in particular to Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services. We see great synergies that can be developed as our cruise division, under the leadership of cruise veteran Les Royle, increases its position in cruise management and the luxury expedition cruise sector in particular. This acquisition is part of our strategy of external growth and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, now that we have one of the foremost

names in the luxury yacht recruitment sector as part of the Schulte family,” stated Martin Springer, Deputy Managing Director, Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services.

Laurence added, “I am very happy to join the Schulte Group and in particular, to be working with the management of Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services. Our clients will benefit from the complementary skills and technologies of two leaders in their market segments.

We will thus improve our strategy of securing and developing international exchanges. The integration of our talents and our expertise will therefore take place very quickly. We have identified many valuable synergies.“ “We are very happy to have carried out this transaction with the Schulte Group and we are confident that YPI CREW will grow and reach new heights under its patronage along with the expertise of Laurence Lewis”, stated Francois Cadiou, CEO, BRS Group.

MONACO MARINE’S NEW YARD IN LA SEYNE-TOULON OPENS FOR BUSINESS such as fairing and bridge work, was carried on both. The 53.95 (177ft) Trinity-built Keri Lee III has also arrived for a four-month stay, which will include a class registration survey.

By David Robinson IBI PLus Monaco Marine’s new shipyard in La Seyne-Toulon The latest and seventh shipyard in Monaco Marine’s South of France network is now fully operational, having opened last month.

Located in La Seyne-Toulon, the new yard is a state-of-the-art facility for maintenance and refit and will specialise in superyachts from 30m-55m (98ft-181ft).

The yard can accommodate up to 28 yachts at one time – capacity

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that is likely to be well used in a location which is one of the most popular superyacht destinations in the western Mediterranean.

The site is one of the largest dedicated to the maintenance of 50m superyachts in Europe, with 40,000sq m available as a working area.

Based in a secure and protected bay, the yard has a 148m (485ft) dock, allowing 12 to 14 superyachts to be accommodated simultaneously. Among the equipment is a new 560-tonne travel lift and 35-tonne crane.

A team of 40 workers, including craftsmen, project managers and crew concierge services, will assist clients during their stay.

Operating for 23 years, Monaco Marine is among the largest yacht repair and refit businesses in the South of France. It can work on yachts up to 180m (590ft) at its network of seven shipyards, from Beaulieu-sur-Mer to Marseille, plus its private marina in Monaco and its mobile shipyard teams. It has a workforce of 200 and makes use of some 600 sub-contractors.

An additional service is also provided: a specific marina dedicated to superyacht tenders with three floating pontoons, allowing them to leave and return to the shipyard with access to the sea.

Each shipyard is specifically dedicated to a size and tonnage of yacht: below 24m (78.5ft), below 500 tonnes, between 500 and 2,000 tonnes, and beyond 2,000 tonnes. More than 3,000 yachts are repaired or wintered there each year.

The first superyachts hauledout were the 30m Moonen yacht Livadia and the 47m Swift yacht La Polonia. Maintenance,

In 2017, Monaco Marine generated €66m in turnover and had a repeat business rate of 85%.

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CIVITAVECCHIA AND TRIESTE: PORTS OF CALL FOR WORLD'S LARGEST SUPERYACHTS

Azzam

Written by: OnboardOnline If anyone was in doubt that Italy is a superyacht destination, they won't be now. Superyachts over 100m have recently come to moor in Civitavecchia and Trieste, exceptional especially because it is low season. In November, the port of Civitavecchia welcomed 156m Dilbar, which belongs to Alisher Usmanov and is the largest yacht in the world in terms of volume.

"This is certainly very significant,” explains Francesco Luise, one of the directors of family run yacht agency the Luise Group, “This event has been received positively by the Port Authority in Civitavecchia, which sees this type of traffic as indicative of the development of the port and of tourism in the city as a whole."

Dilbar

At the same time, Azzam, the largest superyacht in the world by length at 180m, has moored in Trieste. Just like Dilbar, Azzam has been assisted by the Luise Group, the leading Italian yacht agents, with 22 branches on the Italian coastline and operatives in 14 countries overseas with partner company BWA Yachting.

The 180 metre Azzam is a private yacht owned by the Emirati sovereign Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

"These are international yacht owners who reinforce what Italian tourism has to offer by utilising the luxury services that, for 170 years, our brand has provided along the Italian coast,” commented Francesco Luise, director of the Luise Group.

to create opportunities for these units to enter national ports, and to encourage the economic growth of our cities and the tertiary sector."

“2018 has been, for Italy, the year of the superyachts.

The number of large yachts moored in the ports of Riposto and Palermo in Sicily, Marina Molo Luise in Naples, Stabia Main Port in Castellammare di Stabia, Venice, Porto Cervo, Brindisi, Civitavecchia and Trieste, demonstrate this. Our commitment, as entrepreneurs in the maritime cluster, is to continue the development of synergies with other operators in the industry, to finance territorial marketing initiatives,

The next ports of call for members of the Luise Group are the international boat shows, where they will demonstrate the luxury services and exclusive tourist itineraries available in Italy, sharing their expert local knowledge of the geographical, cultural and tourist attractions the Italian coastline has to offer.

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NANNY CAY MARINA: GENERAL INFORMATION & MARINA SERVICES

to accommodate up to eight megayachts: four 140-foot and two 120-foot megayachts in the inner marina; and two up to 100feet in the outer marina.

By OnboardOnline.com Nanny Cay is the BVI’s premier resort and marina. It has provided a full service marina, hotel, and boatyard to boaters, vacationers and residents for over 30 years.

Located on the sheltered shores of the south of Tortola, Nanny Cay is only 15 minutes from Road Town, 15 minutes from West End and 35 minutes from Beef Island Airport.

Marina A modern and naturally sheltered marina with berths for 320 yachts (by April 2019) with two fuel docks; pump out station; 120/220V electricity; luxury shower facilities and restrooms; water and ice from Nanny Cay’s own R/O plant; garbage disposal; 100% site-wide backup power.

The new outer marina has 100 slips but Hurricane Irma caused considerable damage to the inner marina. However, it will be fully operational again by April 2019 with the installation of brand new Walcon docks giving 220 slips in the inner marina.

Soon after Irma, Nanny Cay restored the fuel docks and has been serving fuel, water and ice since then. It also managed to salvage additional docks to rebuild ‘B’ dock, which will become ‘C’ dock when it is replaced with new Walcon docks.

At completion of the inner marina Nanny Cay will be able

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The first half of the marina will have a controlling depth of 14 feet, the second half, 10 feet.

Regular updates about the Marina's restoration post-Irma and Maria can be found on the News page of their website.

Boatyard Nanny Cay’s full-service boatyard now has storage for 310 yachts including 70 catamarans.

Nanny Cay now strongly recommending that all monohull boats remove their masts for the summer storage period but it is NOT a requirement.

Monohulls stored without masts are separated from those with masts in the south or hotel yard. Monohulls with masts up are being stored in our newer east yard, better known as the peninsula. Mast storage racks have been set up in the east yard.

In 2004, Nanny Cay introduced a highly secure monohull cradle storage system manufactured by the UK’s Yacht Leg & Cradle Company which earned Nanny Cay status as an approved hurricane storage facility by Pantaenius, one of the world’s leading insurer of luxury yachts.

Catamarans are stored in the north yard. In 2013, Nanny Cay added catamaran cradles from the Yacht Leg & Cradle Company as a storage option.

All boats stored in the boatyard are secured with sand screws and a minimum of eight straps.

Nanny Cay has two boat lifts: one is a conventional Acme Marine Hoist capable of lifting monohulls up to 68 feet long, 10 feet draft and weighing up to 50 tons; the other is a wide-body Marine Travelift, capable of lifting and moving catamarans up to 32' beam and 70 tons in weight.

In late September a new 60-ton hydraulic trailer from Conolift joins the existing 40-ton hydraulic lift. In early October, Nanny Cay will be adding a second 50ton Marine Travelift to expand monohull hauling capacity.

Wide ranging on-site services include shipwrights, fibreglass and Awlgrip experts; yacht fitting; technical, electrical and mechanical marine engineering services; yacht surveying; rigging; a sail loft; laundry; internet access; provisioning store; yacht sales; yacht management.

Nanny Cay also operates a 6,000 square foot chandlery which has over 6,000 products in stock and a special order service. Nanny Cay is the BVI dealer for AB Inflatables and Tohatsu outboards. The BVI’s authorized Yamaha dealer with factory certified technicians, Tradewind Yachting Services, is also based at Nanny Cay. Nanny Cay Hotel Nanny Cay’s hotel currently offers 20 air-conditioned rooms. The accommodation comprises standard studios and deluxe studios.

Post-Irma, works are underway to rebuild the second storey hotel rooms. Nanny Cay anticipates upgraded rooms opening over the coming months, with the first block completed by January, 2019. The second storey will be complete by summer 2019 giving

the hotel another 18 rooms – a total of 38 rooms.

A freshwater swimming pool, volleyball and high-speed WiFi are available free of charge to marina and hotel guests. The hotel is a popular choice for tourists, charter and marina guests.

Nanny Cay Village Nanny Cay Village is a waterside community which comprise eight thirty-two townhouse units in eight blocks on a canal with direct access to the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Each block comprises four, privately owned, two- and threebedroom, multi-level homes each with central air-conditioning, private deck, a walled courtyard, parking spaces and a dock for a small boat. Some of these townhouses are available for rental and rates range between $2500 and $3500 for five nights depending on the season for a maximum of six people.

Residents and guests of the units have full access to the hotel’s facilities including the freshwater oceanfront swimming pool.

Guest Services Resort and marina guests are well catered for with restaurants; bars; beauty salon; spa; gift shops; coffee shop; dive shop; provisioning store; yacht and powerboat charters; car rental; taxi service; ATM.

AROUND THE REGIONS - CARIBBEAN of sailors originating from the 32+ countries that come to race: from Olympic medalists and World Champions sailing Maxis and Performance Multihulls to holiday-makers on chartered Bareboats.

For the 2019 edition, there will be four days of Serious Racing, counting towards the overall result. Participants will be offered a mixture of races with a combination of windward-leeward and coastal races, blended together into an irresistible cocktail of racing chosen to suit each class. The allout racing monohulls will savor the prospect of eight races over four days with windward-leeward races on two days and two longer coastal races testing both boat handling and tactics. It's easy to understand why the regatta attracts a large competitive class of 40ft and 50ft cruiser-racers.

ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is four amazing days of world-class racing in idyllic conditions appealing to a broad range of tastes. The Event, set in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean and powered by the cooling northeast trade winds is powered by an experienced, innovative and friendly race team. Our professional Race Committee provides customtailored racing for the thousands

With Heineken as a long-standing sponsor, the event's shore side parties are exceptional! Sample the local cuisine, offered by several famous, local restaurants at the Regatta Village before you make your way to the center stage and take in the sweet tunes of international & Caribbean artists. The St Maarten Heineken Regatta parties are legendary and make for everlasting memories on the "Friendly Island"! heinekenregatta.com/

ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA CHANGES ITS LONG-ESTABLISHED REGATTA FORMAT "The definition of classic boat eligibility for registration is also under review and meanwhile a new Dragon class will be included at the Regatta in 2019.

"We will still be holding our very popular shore-based parties and social events, such as music night and the sea shanty competition, and other traditional events that celebrate this unique and worldclass event."

A new steering committee for Antigua Classic is led by Carlo Falcone as chairman, with Cameron Fraser as vice-chair and Franklyn Braithwaite as

commodore of the Antigua YC. The committee says: "The main aim of this new committee is to make sure all our competitors are happy. It is therefore focussing

more on what happens on the water by introducing windward starts and new courses so that the racing is both safer and more challenging.

A number of yachts have already expressed interest in or registered for the 2019 event here www.antiguaclassics.com/ registration/

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CARIBBEAN CRUISING IN WINTER

you can’t see any land is good.

Whilst sailing along a coast can be special, going from Antigua to Guadeloupe ticked everyone’s sailing boxes.

We set out about 0730h from Jolly Harbour and set our boat to head along 173 degrees toward Guadeloupe. Our first destination was Deshaies, on the northwest coast of Guadeloupe, about 42 miles away. After a few hours, Antigua’s silhouette on the horizon became smaller and smaller, and just about the time one island began to slip under the horizon, our destination island began to loom in front of us.

Heading toward Guadeloupe

By James Rieley If you are wearing multiple layers of clothing, wishing for sailing weather again, you might want to consider coming to the Caribbean for a week or more. Our weather is pretty great all year long and that makes it a very special place to sail. Perhaps the most difficult decision about sailing here is to figure out what sailing options are the best for you.

There is no doubt that sailing around the British Virgin Islands is pretty great, and the spectre of being able to reach any of the BVI easily is pretty nice. Some charterers, however, would like to

The harbour at Deshaies, at night

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have a destination that involves more sailing and are more than an hour away. Living here on Antigua has made the number of options for us quite expansive.

Last week we chartered a 45 foot catamaran with friends that had flown in from Mallorca (where I used to live), we set out from Jolly Harbour in Antigua.

Several days before we departed, our sail plan had multiple destinations as options, but by the morning we set out, we had decided to head south to Guadeloupe. For us, this destination was almost the best of all worlds. I am a sailor who thinks that sailing where

The French island is big, and although the eastern nub of the island is low, and consequently, difficult to see, the west coast loomed large and after only seven hours, we were coming into the harbour of Deshaies. Pronounced various ways (dey-shays, dey-ay, dey, dee-shaze), Deshaies is a pretty magical destination. The village became well known as the site of many of the locations for the television programme Death in Paradise. The harbour area is quite sheltered from the north, east, and south, but there are times when the wind does come over the mountains and can roar across the harbour area.

There are multiple moorings that are available and are very inexpensive. But there is a caution about mooring there: the mooring balls in Guadeloupe have metal rings on the top of them and they are not very tall, so picking up one of them can be a challenge if have anything more than a couple of feet of freeboard. We had arrived before dark, only to find all the mooring balls occupied, so we anchored in about twenty feet of water on the outer edge of the harbour. The holding was good, but due to the depth, it did make sense to pour out quite a bit of chain to ensure a peaceful and non-worry-filled

A sunset in Basse Terre

evening. As we were coming from Antigua, we did need to check into Immigration upon our arrival, so I took the tender in to clear in at Pelican, a small shop only a few hundred meters from the ferry dock where I tied up.

The next morning, we all went to shore and became enthralled by the adorable village. When I wrote that Guadeloupe is a French island, I probably should have underlined “French.” It is very French, and it probably would have helped had we all studied that language a bit more in school. Having said that, the people we encountered were wonderful and courteous.

The following morning, we raised our anchor and sailed south again, this time to Basse Terre.

The capitol of Guadeloupe, Basse Terre is large by some Caribbean island standards, but we weren’t overly impressed by the town.

Our mooring there was in Marina Sud Ancrage, located about a mile south of the actual town and we did find a mooring ball to tie up to. Finding a place to tie up our tender in the marina when we went to town was quite a challenge, but as we were not all that excited after seeing the town itself, we decided to move on the following morning.

This sail was a bit more challenging than the previous one. When we rounded to southern point of Guadeloupe on the way to Illes Santes, the sea picked up considerably and the XXXX mile shot further south was quite sloppy. The prevailing winds in much of this part of the Caribbean are from the East, and crossing from Guadeloupe to Illes Santes meant that it was pretty much open ocean all the way to Africa. After about five hours, we arrived in Terre-deHaut in the Illes Santes and went looking for a mooring. As all of the Illes Santes are administered

by Guadeloupe, we did not have

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The building used as the Police station for Death in Paradise, in Deshaies

The beach bar known as Catherine’s, in Death in Paradise, in Deshaies

to clear immigration or customs, so it was a jump into the tender and go to land to explore. Terrede-Haut was as enchanting as Deshaies and we would return there in a heartbeat.

Our return to Antigua was pretty uneventful clipping along at 8-9 kts in a very choppy sea until we were approaching English Harbour, on the southern side of the island. We lost the wind, and about two hours out of the harbour, the drive train on our starboard engine ceased to function. We slogged along on the port engine, and luckily, there was an anchorage just inside the harbour entrance.

We quickly dropped our anchor and proceeded to contact our charter company.

Our charter week overall was pretty nice, and amongst some of the memories are a few reminders of things any charterer should remember: • Have a back-up option in case some or all of the instrumentation on a charter boat goes out. We had taken with us an iPad that had a navigation programme with us on our sail, and as things turned out, it was a good thing. The nav-programme on the catamaran rarely

was adequate, whereas others (us included) believe a scope of five-six or more is safer. This difference in views can play havoc when anchoring, as we experienced when an anchoring neighbour who came over in her tender one evening to say that she was planning on leaving the anchorage the following morning at 0500h, and that she had almost 200 ft of chain out and she believed that her anchor was just about under our boat.

It was pretty dark but extremely beautiful when we woke up the next morning at 0500h to be ready in case our neighbour had any problems raising her anchor.

relaxing off the coast of Guadeloupe whilst heading back to Antigua

functioned and having the ability to feel confident that we were on the headings we wanted made the multiple-day sail better.

• Check out your charter company to make sure that the time during your charter meets your expectations. We had spoken with a family of previous charterers and tried to work with the charter company to make sure that the problems that arose previously had been fixed. (obviously in our case, even though we had been told that all the faults had been sorted, they hadn’t, so do your due diligence on the charter company)

Breezing along the coast of Guadeloupe one morning

• Be prepared for any anchoring or mooring situations you might encounter. Our previous mooring experiences always involved mooring balls with two-meterlong pendants that were easy to pick up. In Guadeloupe, the mooring balls have metal rings on the top of them and these can be tricky to connect to if your boat has a relatively high freeboard.

• When anchoring, be conscious that there are various views about how much chain to put out. Locals in Guadeloupe that we met did seem to believe that a scope of two-or-three to one

At anchor in the harbour of Deshaies

• Before arriving at a destination in a foreign country, it is important to know where Immigration, Customs, and Port Authority offices are located, and what currency they prefer to accept.

James B Rieley, a previous contributor to The Islander, lived and sailed in Mallorca for sixteen years, then moved to the British Virgin Islands where the sailboat he was living on was destroyed by hurricane Irma. His experiences during the hurricane were highlighted in the October 2017 and January 2018 issues of The Islander. He currently is living on Antigua.

Blowing kisses in Terre-de-Haut

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FROM SHIP TO SHORE: DAVE GENTLEMAN Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com When did you join the Royal Navy?

I was a boy entrant into HMS Ganges when I was 15 years old.

Can you tell me about your Navy career – highlights, low points?

The high points were lots of travel, many Atlantic crossings, and lots of sea time. Admittedly my geography is terrible as I spent most my time in the engine room and had no idea where we were, and I couldn’t show you on a map where I’ve been, but I did spend time in South America, the Caribbean, and the Baltic.

I crossed the Artic, and was serving in the last Cod Wars between Iceland and the UK in the North Atlantic.

The low point was being away at sea for long periods of time, and missing my children growing up.

How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land?

I was medically discharged after smashing both of my kneecaps, which happened while not holding onto a ladder I was descending when the ship changed course.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

I’d say it was adjusting to civilian life, and missing the comradery.

As a service man you are very looked after, and back in the real world you have to quickly learn to adapt and to take care of yourself.

What was the best thing about it?

It gave me the opportunity to train in sales, when I joined Bovril and Marmite. I also trained in the fire service, with Surrey Fire and Rescue, as a retained firefighter.

This meant I had to be in uniform and on the pump within three minutes of a call. I enjoyed being back in the action and part of a

close working team.

Did you ever get back on the water?

Yes, I joined the NRA (National River Authority) in 1989, which later became the Environment Agency. I was an Inspector of the Royal River Thames as a Warrant Officer.

With my Boatman I patrolled the River Thames between Richmond and Penton Hook locks. As well as recruiting seven full time lock keepers and an additional 7 full time summer staff, I oversaw the management of each lock and weir system. This meant managing tidal water flow, and providing navigable water depths during times of drought and when the river was in flood.

I enforced the law, checking vessels had the correct licence and that they were complying with safety requirements, and I enforced speed restrictions. My other responsibility was looking after crown property.

What do you do now?

Since moving to Mallorca 12 years ago I have worked in sales, delivering spare parts to yacht engineers. In 2011 I set up my own company, Ship Shop, where I source and deliver all manner of parts and products mainly relating to the engine room, but I have been known to find things for the deck and interior departments to help out my clients in any way possible.

Although I work on my own (with admin assistance from my wife), I enjoy the thrill of the chase in trying to get things sourced and delivered to the island on time, and always trying to find a plan B. Every day is different, and this provides variety and often a daily challenge.

Do you have any advice for fellow sailors about going land-based?

Think about it carefully, and try to find a niche as land based salaries do not match yacht salaries.

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STEWARDESS’ PICK OF THE MONTH FROM RIALTO LIVING - OUR FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE STORE IN PALMA

Although known as a one-stopshop for stylish tableware, highend fashion, mouth-watering cookbooks and many more exquisite must-haves, did you know Rialto Living regularly hosts free events and workshops as well?

The past months have seen a three-day visit from David Glover -a world-renowned hairstylist who has worked with the likes of Linda Evangelista, Elle MacPherson and Heidi Klum.

Those that were lucky enough to be in-store received free advice and an on the spot style-over.

What you’ve also missed out on is a colourful flower-arranging workshop. In-store deco-guru David Gallardo Lara took time out to teach enthusiasts how to make the perfect flower arrangement using, wait-for-it, artificial flowers that look like the real thing!

I purchased my handcrafted creation which will shine in case the owner or a potential buyer decides to make an impromptu visit.

Other events that took place included Café con Cine and a celebration of Santa Lucia, an annual event which stars the

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local Swedish school’s children.

It is said that celebrating Santa Lucia will help you through those cold, long winter days with enough light.

This year will also see the start of Rialto Talks. Attendants can expect to be inspired and surprised with ideas worth spreading on a wide range of topics. Next month, you can sink your teeth into the fascinating story behind Son Moragues ecological delights.

The Valdemossa estate of Son Moragues was established by

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Keep checking in with Rialto Living’s Facebook page or sign up for their newsletter to find out what their next event or workshop will entail.

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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.

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JANUARY COOKERY COURSES 10th Vegan 11th Sushi 14th 2 week yacht

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the Moragues family in the fourteenth century and is known for its olives, jams and, of course, the finca’s award-winning Es Roquissar olive oil. In April, Rialto Living is planning to hold an evening in which Frank af Petersens (Swedish documentarymaker and photographer) will tell all about the devastating facts of rhino poaching.

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Food Hygiene Level 2 GUEST Introduction to Yacht Interior GUEST Professional Silver Service Introduction to Flower Arranging Workshop Food Hygiene Level 2 GUEST Intro to Wine Bartending & Mixology GUEST Advanced Silver Service Food Hygiene Level 2

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GALLEY GODDESS yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Traditionally January is the month we mourn the loss of our waist, the health of our liver and swear off the booze for four very long weeks. What a bloody depressing way start to 2019. Not so for our Spanish amigos who have been embracing the festive season since the 6th of December and have nada plans to stop until late January........Viva Espana!!! As a nation that seems to religiously celebrate almost any and every event that has occurred since the start of time, I salute you......we get lots of parties and days off, certainly gets my vote.

Back in 1524, a nice old bloke called Sebastian, after refusing to renounce Christianity was shot with arrows and left for dead on two different occasions and eventually martyred became Patron Saint of Palma de Mallorca when a relic; a bone from the arm of a saint was brought over from Rhodes by a boat bringing a miraculous end to the current plague where everyone was perishing in alarming numbers..... good on ya, go Sebbi.

Spain, being predominately Catholic, worships all its saints devoutly - January certainly a busy month with 3 Kings on the

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7th, San Antoni, the 17th and San Sebastian following shortly after on the 20th. The festivities flow into each other over the weeks and you are highly likely to see people wearing giant devil masks with protruding horns, watching you with the intensity of a serial killer deciding how best to disembowel his victim - just before they rush at you blowing fire from their mouths and lighting fireworks from their pitchforks. Bloody brilliant stuff, just remember to wear disposable undies, hoodies and long sleeves.

The fiesta of San Sebastian is mayhem in the form of a fabuloso street party at all the major plazas in Palma on the eve of the 19th January. Live music abounds, bonfires are ablaze and demons are lurking, waiting for an opportunity to scare the pants off you. Locals and tourists alike flinging decorum to the wind, dancing into the devils rectum, drums beating, all getting pissed in public. It’s a bloody ripper.

Public barbecues, or torradas are in every plaza and you are invited to bring along a feast of your own choosing to cook for yourself.

Traditionally island folk bring along snags such as sobrassada and botifarren, but I thought for us yachties it would be amusing for us to feed our inner cave man..... Pinchos, satays, shish kebab, souvlaki......what can be more appealing than a big hunk of meat and on a stick? Now be nice...... but dear boys, size does actually matter....bite sized pieces of juicy, moist pieces of meat cooked on an open wood fire...... easy and absolutely sublimely primitive. Lets be truthful here, there are only three things that men want and two of them are meat and fire. I promise you a devilishly good time and ask you

to scroll down, get ya horns on and have a look at the following skewers that you can chuck on the barbie in town Enjoy dear fellow crew.......

Blow Your Arse off Lamb Shish Kebab 800 grams lamb shoulder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoons cumin seed 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon chilli flakes 4 cloves garlic peeled 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled Make sure you buy the shoulder of lamb as you want the fattest part of the lamb. Trim the sinews, but keep the fat. Trim it from the meat if you want, but randomly thread onto the meat skewers for extra flavour. it’s unbelievably tasty once it’s been roasted on that barbecue.

Cut the meat into 3cm chunks, keeping them all the same size so they cook at the same rate. Pop all the lamb chunks into a mixing bowl and add oil.

Meanwhile, put all the remaining ingredients in a mortar (or spice grinder), small with the pestle until they are completely pulverised. Spoon into mixing bowl and mix thoroughly into the meat. Cover, put into fridge and leave overnight.

Thread lamb onto skewers , barbecue for 4 minutes on each side for pink, or 6 minutes on each side for well done. Serve with hot salad and pita bread.

Lucifer’s Steak Fajita Skewers with Coriander sauce 450 grams quality steak 1 red onion several different coloured peppers (red, green, yellow) olive oil salt and fresh cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon chilli flakes Coriander Pesto a large handful of coriander (washed ad de-stemmed) juice of 1 lemon

splash of olive oil pinch salt and black pepper Trim any fat and cut the steak i nto bite sized cubes, cut the peppers and onions also into similar sized pieces. Thread meat, onions and peppers onto skewers.

Lay out on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil and sprinkle chilli flakes over. Chuck on the barbie, don’t turn too often to achieve a nice proper charring. Serve on or off the skewer with rice or tortillas. Drizzle with lots of coriander pesto and a fiery hot sauce. Lovely.

Devils Chorizo Prawn skewers wrapped in Serrano Ham 180 grams spicy chorizo cut up in small pieces 35 - 40 large prawns, peeled and deveined 200 grams jamon serrano, thinly sliced olive oil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 and a half teaspoons ground black pepper Combine the oil, paprika and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add the prawns and toss evenly until coated. Starting at the thicker end of the prawn (head), skewer each prawn through it’s centre until it emerges at the tail end. Tearing the jamon serrano as needed, wrap each prawn in a piece large enough to just cover the surface.

When ready to barbie, pop on grill, cook until opaque and the jamon is crisp......about 3 to 4 minutes.

Remember, when using wooden skewers to soak overnight or soak in boiling water for an hour.

Hasta pronto.......

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CHICKEN DINNERS Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef A simple roast chicken is just about my all-time favourite dish.

With just a little love and effort it can also be a true revelation.

The first step is to find a freerange chicken. I know they are much more expensive than most of the white, flabby chickens you find in local supermarkets but there is a good reason for that. Free-range birds have unrestricted access to pasture during the day where they can forage and they are reared for longer, and the combination of the outdoor life and a balanced maize fed diet all help to ensure succulence and flavour, and a firmer texture.

If you fill the cavity with lemon wedges, loads of crushed garlic cloves, fresh thyme and lots of seasoning you will add a wonderful flavour and aroma to the finished dish. I also rub the flesh all over with olive oil and season heavily with sea salt before roasting the chicken in a hot oven (220 ºc/gas 7) for 10 minutes and then lowering the

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temperature to around 190ºc/ gas 5 and cooking for 30-40 minutes, with the occasional basting. Pierce the thighs with a trussing needle or fork to test if the chicken is done and watching to see if the liquid that escapes is clear, then let the chicken rest for 8-10 minutes before carving.

Chicken is great to cook with because its mild flavour doesn't compete with other ingredients and buying a whole chicken is often much cheaper than buying individual cuts. One of the more popular ways to buy chicken, but also the most expensive, is to buy a breast. Chicken breasts are ideal sizes for a single portion, are easy to use and there's no wastage, but two breast pieces can sometimes cost as much as a small whole bird. The meat on a breast is very lean and is at its best when cooked in a sauce or gently poached as in my Goan Chicken Curry. Chicken breast tends to dry out if it's roasted or grilled without fat, so the legs or drumsticks, although dark and slightly fatty, are a better option for the barbeque as well as casseroles and stews.

Because chicken breasts can sometimes be very bland,

marinating them for a couple of hours before cooking can transform them into something special. Try anything from garlic, parsley and olive oil to ginger, lime and coriander. If you are fed up with chicken dinners, or fancy a change for your Sunday roast, why not give guinea fowl a try. Known as “pintada” in Spain and sometimes called an African pheasant, guinea fowl is similar to chicken, but has a mild game flavour. For those who are looking for healthy alternatives it is leaner than chicken and rich in essential fatty acids. Guinea fowl is unusual in that it is neither totally wild nor truly domesticated and has been reared for the table in since Elizabethan times. You can substitute guinea fowl for just about any chicken recipe.

Herb Roasted Guinea Fowl with Couscous Salad Ingredients: (serves 2) 2 guinea fowl breast 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley and tarragon, chopped a pinch of flor de sal a drizzle of olive oil For the salad 3 green asparagus,

cooked and chopped ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped juice of 2 lemons 200 g couscous 1 tsp rosemary, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 200 ml boiling chicken stock Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/ Gas 7. Stuff the chopped herbs under the skin of the guinea fowl and season with flor de sal. Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan and fry the breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for a further 6-8 minutes.

Place the couscous, asparagus, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, rosemary and olive oil into a large bowl and mix together.

Pour over the boiling chicken, cover with cling film and allow to steam for 3-4 minutes. Remove the guinea fowl from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.

Remove the cling film from the salad bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix well using a fork. Spoon the couscous salad alongside the roasted guinea fowl and serve.

HEALTH & WELLNESS This is important. Intramuscular injections cause a slow rise of adrenaline in the circulation, whereas an intravenous injection causes a very rapid rise in adrenaline levels in the circulation.

If an intramuscular injection is given in to a vein by accident, it can prove fatal to the patient.

All the adrenaline will arrive at the heart in one go, potentially causing it to stop.

USING ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE) MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk Adrenaline is a natural substance that occurs in the bodies of all humans, and it is also made as a medicine. Its official name was recently changed to 'Epinephrine’ but many Doctors and other health care professionals still refer to it as ‘adrenaline’.

Everything in medicine has a benefit, and also a risk. The same applies to adrenaline. It can be very useful, and life-saving, but used in the wrong way, it can be extremely harmful, even lethal.

Adrenaline is used in many different ways in medicine.

Outside hospital, such as on boats, adrenaline is used as an emergency treatment for two conditions: cardiopulmonary arrest (cardiac arrest) and anaphylaxis (extreme allergic reactions). This article concerns mostly the use of adrenaline in treating anaphylaxis.

How to give adrenaline – the types of Injecting device Adrenaline can be given using

an ‘auto-injector’ (the general name for injectors such as ‘Epipens’ or ‘Emerades’), as an injection directly in to a muscle (intra-muscular). This type of injection is usually concentrated adrenaline, so is a small volume (about one millilitre or less).

An alternative to auto-injectors is to draw up a dose of adrenaline from a glass vial (ampoule) using a syringe and needle – an easy thing to do, but it does need at a bit of familiarity with the process.

This type of injection is usually also concentrated adrenaline (so a small volume of about one millilitre or less) and is usually given intra-muscularly.

The other type of injection of adrenaline is from a larger 10ml pre-filled syringe, often used in states of cardiac arrest by doctors in hospital, and by paramedics.

This injection is given directly in to a vein (intra-venous). This more dilute mixture is useful when smaller doses of adrenaline are being used.

The routes to give adrenaline – intramuscular and intravenous injections

The other problem is that if an intramuscular injection is given in to the fat layer below the skin, it will just stay there and not go in to the general circulation.

Therefore it will not do the job its supposed to do, and the patient will not get the benefit.

On a boat, the most likely problem to be treated with adrenaline is anaphylaxis, and the route used would be intramuscular.

To avoid injecting in to the fat layer rather than the underlying muscle, it’s important the autoinjector has a long needle, and there is evidence to suggest that shorter needles are more likely to be ineffective in injecting adrenaline to where it is needed.

Which muscle to inject in to may also be important. Certainly the gluteus muscle (the bottom!) has a significant amount of fat covering it, as may the thigh muscles. However, the upper shoulder may not have such a substantial fat layer, and also provides quite easy access. So the upper shoulder may be quicker to access, and also prove to be more effective in making sure the adrenaline reaches the central circulation.

How much adrenaline to give In anaphylaxis, the amount of

adrenaline to give is related to the size of the patient.

• For children under 20kg body mass (under 6 years old), the dose is 0.15 milligrams.

• For children between a body mass of 20kg and 30kg (6 – 12 years old), the dose is 0.3 milligrams.

• For larger children and adults with a greater body mass that 30kg (over 12 years old), the dose is 0.5 milligrams.

Some makes of auto-injector include all three amounts of adrenaline and this is a distinct advantage.

Repeat injections may be required every ten to fifteen minutes if there is no improvement or symptoms persist. So more adrenaline injections may be required.

Auto-injectors vs manual draw-up adrenaline.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both autoinjectors, and the manual drawup of adrenaline in to a syringe from a glass vial. Here is a brief summary: Auto-injectors Advantages: • Relatively easy to use and quick • Dose is in the syringe ready to go – reduces the risk of mistakes in drawing up Disadvantages: • Once used, it cannot be used again for repeat dosing • Very expensive • Short shelf-life – so needs to be replaced often as they go out of date Manual draw-up

HEALTH & WELLNESS Advantages: • Much more adrenaline can be carried in a compact space, so repeat dosing can be achieved if necessary • Cheaper than auto-injectors • Generally longer shelf-life than auto-injectors Disadvantages: • Requires more training to use reliably • More potential for mistakes in dosing than auto-injectors Our recommendations First of all, prevention is better than cure.

Find out if any of the crew or guests have a medical history of anaphylaxis, and make sure they stay clear of known triggers.

Be prepared – if anyone does have a history of anaphylaxis,

make sure there is adrenaline in the medical kit, and that you know how to use it.

Consider carrying a selection of auto-injectors, covering the three doses mentioned above, especially if there are children on-board.

Also carry a back-up supply of adrenaline in glass vials (ampoules) for manual draw-up in case it is required.

Make sure the auto-injectors have long needles so that injections do not end up in fat but go in to muscle, where the adrenaline may do some good.

Keep your training up to date.

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QUADRICEPS TENDON RUPTURE Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 The quadriceps are a group of powerful muscles at the front of the thigh originating from the front of the pelvic bone and top of the thigh bone, the 4 muscles combine at the lower tendon to attach to the upper tibia (shin bone) via the patella (kneecap).

The quadriceps group is comprised of Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius and Rectus Femoris.

Not only is it an extremely powerful group of muscles but they are also responsible for the stability of the knee and balance.

Partial tears of the quadriceps are

generally treated conservatively with ice, immobilisation, support, physiotherapy and electrotherapy techniques (to accelerate the healing process) stretching and graded muscle exercise.

Full tears or ruptures however will require surgery.

Causes of a ruptured quads tendon are usually mechanical and often predisposed by a medical condition (which has caused the tendon to become weak in the first place.) The tendon ruptures when the quads are under great strain such as jumping down from a height or lifting something heavy. Most commonly occurring in the over 40´s, conditions which may provoke a rupture include a past history of quadriceps tendonitis (particularly if this was treated with corticosteroid injections) and conditions which may affect the blood supply to the area such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Diabetes, Infection, Renal Failure, Leukaemia and other metabolic diseases.

Sign and Symptoms include pain at the time of injury with tenderness above the kneecap and widespread bruising and swelling a few hours later. The injured patient will be unable to straighten the knee and have difficulty walking. The knee will also have changed appearance in

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that the kneecap will have sagged downwards with an indentation above it and the quadriceps muscles will appear bunched up the thigh.

Although the signs of a quads rupture seem pretty obvious, an X-Ray may still be required to determine the possibility of a patellar fracture and confirm the new position of the patella.

Repair of this injury requires surgery and the sooner the better as rehabilitation can be hampered by tightening and scar tissue if not attended to quickly. The surgery is either performed under a general anaesthetic or spinal block (epidural). The Surgeon will need to bring the patellar back up into position and reattach the tendon while keeping the correct tension in the repaired tendon. There are different techniques that can be used and your Surgeon may not decide which to use until they see the injury at the time of the operation. Some techniques may require metalwork to be removed at a later date.

Recovery can take some time as the knee must be immobilised

for up to 8 weeks to allow the tendon to heal before starting Physiotherapy. A cast or knee brace will be fitted to allow the patient to walk partial weight bearing with crutches.

Rehabilitation will start at the instruction of the Surgeon depending on the severity of the injury and the surgical techniques used in the repair.

As soon as the Physio is allowed to bend the knee the first priority is to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation all of which hinder the return of movement.

Unfortunately it can be quite painful to regain the first 90 degrees of flexion but once past the “right-angle” rehabilitation usually moves forward more swiftly. The Physio will have many tools to help promote recovery including TENS, interferential diathermy, cold therapy, accessory movements of the patella, passive stretching in different positions depending on what is tolerable for the patient and eventually move on to muscle strengthening and gait re-education.

Much like an Anterior Cruciate Ligament repair, the recovery for this kind of reconstruction does take some time and the early stages of rehab are often not easy for the patient as the first couple of weeks of mobilisations can be painful however with the latest surgical techniques a good recovery and full function can be expected.

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(the pool is heated!) or take part in one of their classes such as pilates, yoga, or bodypump.

If that sounds a bit hectic then check yourself in to their spa for a pamper (more selfcare HAS to be a New Years resolution after all!). Follow off your session in their gorgeous all day restaurant where you can virtuously slurp on a green smoothie or munch on our personal fave – the quinoa salad with salmon, avocado and mango.

NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP Photos © Vicki Mcleod www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide It’s the New Year and many of us are enthusiastically (or not so enthusiastically) resolving to adopt new habits to make 2019 a year of accomplishment. If you’re struggling to summon the willpower to kick things off with a bang then Nourish has your back.

This month we’re introducing our favourite motivating places and practitioners on the island to support your 2019 wellbeing journey.

MOVE We’ve all done it. “Eat less, exercise more” is a common resolution that is promptly given up on. What you need is someone in your corner who’s going to motivate you and hold you accountable when it all seems like a bit too much effort.

Cary’s of Bliss and Thrive is your ultimate wing woman. She offers both online and one-on-one

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fitness and weight loss coaching for women. An ex professional dancer and all round fitness nut, her passion is getting you strong, fit and healthy, and lucky for us she’s as kind as she is determined! Find out more through her website www. blissandthrive.com.

Another impressive fit lady is Elspeth from Get Strong Performance. Elspeth believes strength and conditioning should not just be reserved for athletes, and Get Strong Performance brings the world’s best strength and performance equipment to Mallorca. Here you will be treated like an athlete in training, with programs backed by science to help you achieve your goals. See more at www. getstrongperformance.com.

It seems counterintuitive that the sumptuous morsels they whip up at mymuybueno are actually good for you…but they are!

Located just off the Borne the mymuybueno deli fixes all those cravings with a vegan menu that is entirely devoid of refined sugar, gluten or dairy. Best of all? Crew food is a speciality, so get your orders in and have the whole team feeling good. Give them a call on +34 871904784 or email info@mymuybuenodeli.com.

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At Nourish we love to eat out and we know all the best places you can enjoy delicious guilt free meals and treats on the regular.

Who else loves to use the ‘new year, new do’ excuse to hit the salon? Unfortunately most salons aren’t too worried about the cocktail of nasties in many of the haircare products they use, including sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde, and synthetic colours and fragrances. That’s why we love Salon B in Portals Nous where Aveda products take centre stage. Nourish loves Aveda, and their commitment to using organic ingredients and Ayurvedic principles in developing their gorgeous range.

Visit www.salonbportals.com, or phone on +34 971 67 60 38 to make an appointment.

Palma Sport & Tennis centrally located in Santa Catalina will help you kill two birds with one stone. Use their fantastic facilities

Life coaching is becoming more and more popular and with good reason. Perhaps you feel trapped personally or professionally, have

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fears about moving forward, or are struggling to cope with life’s curveballs. A life coach is dedicated to helping you identify your blocks and goals, keep you on track, and cheer you on as you step by step make positive changes. Anne Nielsen from Green Apple Coaching has the tools and experience to get you out of that funk and make 2019 your best year yet. As an ex yachtie herself she understands all the struggles of the industry and specialises in working with those in this field. Contact Anne at www.greenapplecoaching.com.

If you’re keen on embracing some professional development this year then Sabrina from Coaching Palma is your go-to lady. She provides personal, team and business coaching to enable you to discover gaps, define targets and help you achieve your ambitions and full potential.

Seeing people make progress and rise above circumstances and perceived barriers is Sabrina’s passion. If you’re ready for some self discovery visit www. coachingpalma.com Partied hard this holiday season?

Don’t worry; it’s not too late to jump on-board the next Nourish Me Juice Cleanse Retreat! Our first retreat of the year is 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. We would love for you to join us! Find all of the juicy details on our website at www. nourishtheguide.com.

Wishing you a joyful January, The Nourish Team.x

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LIFTING THE CLOUDS OF DEPRESSION Maya Flynn contact@welcometoglow.com www.welcometoglow.com Depression Epidemic Depression is a tricky subject.

On the one hand conventional medicine has become strongly specialised in its treatment, on the other hand more and more people fall victim of poor mental health. Diagnosing depression is also questionable. Since there is no standard diagnostic criteria, it’s at the doctor’s descretion to determine if one needs help, usually in the form of medication. Anti-depressants are hugely profitable and, although sometimes needed, they don’t address the root cause, unless one suffers from Prosac deficiency. It’s rare to see depression being treated as a symptom of deeper underlying issues.

What is Depression?

Signs and symptoms of depression include but are not limited to: • persistent sadness, withdrawal, feeling of doom and gloom • self-harm or suicidal thoughts • anxiety, panic attacks, fear • addictive behaviour (drugs, sugar, alcohol, food)

• insomnia or oversleeping • decreased or increased appetite • poor energy or restlessness • brain fog • lack of motivation • lack of mental clarity Hiding at home, over-watching TV or regularly engaging in other purposeless activities while sipping on copious amounths wine are some of the subtle signs that something’s going on. Oftentimes people struggle to find the right words to describe their symptoms which makes them ‘unqualifiable’ for treatment. In other words, there is a gray area where many are stuck without a solution. And yet, this is exactly the place where preventative measures should be taken to avoid a breakdown.

Depression from the Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Perspective Depression is a limiting word. I think that ‘lack of mental vitality’ comes a lot closer to what it really is. From a naturopathic and functional medicine perspective, this lack of vitality has multiple possible causes and each case should be treated individually: • impaired digestion leading to nutrient deficiencies, e.g. cholesterol, vit A, D, K2,

essential fatty acids, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, antioxidants, certain amino-acids • mpaired detoxification • gut-brain axis dysfunction: microbial imbalance in the gut can lead to increased intestinal permeability (‘leaky gut’), permeable blood-brain barrier (‘leaky brain’) and eventually brain inflammation which feeds back to the gut • unstable blood glucose levels leading to decreased brain energy and neurotransmitter production • underactive thyroid • hormonal imbalance • biochemical, structural and emotional stress • diet rich in pro-inflammatory foods and social toxins • poor circulation leading to poor brain oxygenation • mindset • brain injury

for include: gluose and fructose syrup, anything that ends with -ose, flavour enhancers, E’s, and generally anything you don’t understand the meaning of. If your grandma wouldn’t know it, don’t eat it.

As seen above, brain biochemistry is determined by multiple factors. The question then arises: what if depression was misunderstood? What if it wasn’t a mood disorder but a protective mechanism and a state of hibernation to store energy that has been chronically depleted by other factors? Is mood enhancement really the key point before the necessary steps are taken to address the root cause? This is where I support my clients to put their puzzle together and restore overall balance through a personalised, integrated approach.

- Sleep: realistically, try and go to bed by 23:00 and get up by 07:00, at least mid-week. Organs regenerate at specific times so it’s not just the length of sleep that matters. Put your phone or alarm clock away so that you have to get up to turn it off.

Self-Help for Mental Vitality

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Thankfully, there are some initial steps that can be taken without my help. If possible, it’s best to seek support from the close ones during the most crucial time of breaking the vicious cycle as the start is never easy.

- Whole foods: they have no list of ingredients; they are ingredients. Things to watch out

- Digestion in check: observe your body and see what foods make you bloated or change your bowel habits. Quit these foods until digestion gets better. A little water with a splash of raw apple cider vinegar, digestive enzymes and certain probiotics can help tremendously.

- Basic elimination: ditch added sugar, wheat, commercial cow’s dairy and plant oils like sunflower or rapeseed. These are known inflammatory triggers and most people notice a big relief when avoiding these.

- Wi-Fi: turn off your modem and data transfer for the night; it can do wonders to the sleep quality.

- Movement: move your body in a way that you enjoy – gym and fitness classes are not for everyone.

- Natural light exposure: it’s important that the sun rays hit your retina as much as possible, even when it’s cloudy.

- Friends and community: surround yourself with likeminded people who lift you.

- Therapist: they are there for YOU and will help you address your specific root cause - mental, emotional of physical.

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THE MAGIC OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501 Mushrooms are fascinating powerhouses of nutrients and compounds that provide many positive health benefits. A single type of mushroom can contain hundreds of beneficial bioactive substances. They are exceptional when it comes to supporting the immune system.

Used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine and, of course, science owes much to fungi with the discovery of Penicillin and its antibiotic properties that have changed the course of modern medicine. In the last 30 years, thousands of scientific articles have been published and multiple trials have been carried out to prove the many health-promoting qualities in mushrooms, including lipidlowering, immunomodulatory, anti-tumour, anti-oxidant, antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, hepato-protective, anti-diabetic and more.

“Mycotherapy” is the therapy using mushrooms that focuses on the research and development of mushrooms as nutritional supplements for the maintenance and improvement of both human and animal health.

With winter upon us its worth knowing about four powerful mushrooms that have the ability to stimulate the immune system: Firstly, what are Beta Glucans?

They are polysaccharides that can activate the immune system, enhance macrophages and natural killer cell function and inhibit tumour growth. Beta glucans can naturally boost the immune system by optimizing its response to diseases and infections. Because the body does not produce beta glucans naturally, the only way to get them is through foods or supplements. Food sources of beta glucans include oats and barley but they are more potent in mushrooms.

Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) – known as “the mushroom of immortality” – rich in beta-

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glucans, triterpemnes for anti-histamine-like activity, components of polysaccharides, proteoglycans, esterols, minerals, B vitamins, 17 essential amino acids. Immune modulating, antiinflammatory, tissue oxygenating, also support insomnia and sleep cycles, they offer hormone regulatory and stabilising effects on the central nervous system.

Reishi also possesses types of polypeptides which act as the precursors of neurotransmitters and endorphins, helping achieve modulation in an adaptogenic response for calming high levels of stress. A relaxant, anti-tumoral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Maitake – known as “the king of mushrooms” – its medicinal properties work to increase the effectiveness of the immune system and is excellent for autoimmune disease support and allergies. Offering detoxifying properties and can reduce triglycerides and cholesterol levels, supports weight control and glucose metabolism Shitake - this is a favourite in cooking and easily available – throw it into your stir fry, omelette, soups or just sauté with garlic regularly. They are rich in beta glucans, eritadenine and proteoglycans to support the immune system. Rich in ergosterol the precursor of Vitamin D, minerals and linolenic acid – an essential fatty acid.

Cordyceps– one of the most popular natural remedies of traditional Asian medicine, however very special and scarce – benefits include energy support, balance of adrenal hormones, balancing the immune system, improving kidney function and lung function, useful for conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Rich in

beta-glucans, essential amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B12, E and K and a powerful aphrodisiac, improving fertility.

I can recommend extract supplements - the highest quality, ecological and well researched products, I have plenty of information on this. There are also mushroom powders available to add to drinks and meals. Contact me for advice to stay fit and healthy throughout this winter.

Immune boosting soup – serves 6 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 fresh chili, finely chopped 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced 2 handfuls of goji berries 100g of fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 500ml vegetable stock Sauté the onion, chili, ginger, and garlic in a little olive oil along with a good pinch of sea salt, until the onion has softened.

Add the diced sweet potatoes, goji berries, and shiitake mushrooms. Cover with stock and simmer until the sweet potato softens.

Blend into a thick vibrant soup and serve - with fresh herbs, sautéed mushrooms or toasted seeds of your choice.

A new year’s Cleanse workshop and brunch will take place end of January, check my facebook page for dates.

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Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501 Islander Readership Special Offer - This Month Only Hoping you had a great Christmas? START THIS YEAR OFF WITH A BANG - as a gift to islander readers I have some exciting special offers below Take this month to contact me and cash in on this offer - but hurry, there are only a limited number of places available.

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS The headline figures of economic prosperity sell a good lie these days, rising GDP, rising average wages, reducing unemployment all look good, but scratch below the surface and you see that inequality is rising, and there are an awful lot of people who missed the cut. The truths of this decade, for a great many are that of rising costs, stagnating pay, running down of traditional industries and their communities, and dim prospects of it changing much for them, or their children.

FRENCH LESSONS Phil D. Coffers - The Islander Economics Correspondent The French are revolting, and not for the first time obviously. They more or less invented it a couple of centuries ago, and they are at it again, and they do seem to do it better than almost anyone else.

Last month many an increasing number of French citizens, donned high-vis jackets and hit the streets. Primarily the gilets jaunes (yellow vests) as they became known, blockaded roads and streets all over the country, protesting against tax rises in diesel fuel. The French auto industry invested heavily in diesel and the country uses more proportionally than most other countries. Recent rethinking of the polluting effects have led to calls for a radical reduction in its use. French President Macron hiked up fuel tax as a disincentive… it turned out to be a bit of a bad move. Peaceful protests began to turn ugly very quickly on successive weekends as protesters descended onto the streets of Paris. The capital’s famous streets and landmarks became targets, strewn with burning barricades. Scenes of riot

police firing tear gas and charging at lines of demonstrators outside the chic boutiques of the Champs Elysees spread around the world. Macron caved in and cancelled the tax hikes, however the demonstrators had a taste for blood, and pushed for more.

Lacking a single leadership, or united voice the yellow vests were suddenly hijacked by anyone with a grievance it seemed. Lists of demands were circulated on social media. A disjointed manifesto at best it called for lower taxes, higher pay, leaving the EU and a host of loosely connected, and often contradictory demands, but it did speak clearly with one overriding voice. People have had enough.

It is the same voice, more or less, that we have heard from Middle America in electing Donald Trump, it has echos in the Brexit vote in the UK. Last month in regional elections in Andalucia in Spain far right politicians from the Vox party were voted into power, the first from the right since the dark days of Franco. Sweden, Germany, Holland, Austria, Hungary, and Italy to pick a few names all see a growing movement, rejecting their traditional small cabal of established political parties, in search of, well, anything really.

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The last general election in France distilled to a straight fight between antiestablishment figures, Macron from the left, a new man, with no allegiance to traditional party politics, and Marine Le Penn, from the far right. Macron won, of course, and in the year and a half of his term is as unpopular a president as there has ever been. In the eyes of many, one of the Parisien elite, out of touch with those who backed him, and more interested in his image on the international stage than the problems facing the French middle classes. You can’t help but think that if that election were run tomorrow, Le

Penn might emerge as winner, with all that it would entail.

You can hurl any number of criticisms you like at established political parties in the developed world, and many of them will stick, but in the main, they do at least understand the mechanics of politics, you might not like what they do, but they do at least know how to do it. The same cannot be said of these ‘mavericks’ that come out of left field these days. Trump and Macron stand as examples of those who talk the talk, riding the crest of a popular wave, but when it comes to the day to day grind of actually delivering on their promises, look out of their depth. Traditional, experienced politicians are going to have to listen a lot more intently to these growing voices of discontent and start getting a little closer to the people who put them where they are, and can easily remove them, if they are to survive.

Often in politics people rally to a cause, sometimes people can take the voice of the disaffected and channel the accumulated energy for their own ends, that one rarely ends well.

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Q&A CHRIS ALLIX: YACHT OWNERSHIP AND THE TREND FOR PRIVATE USE enormously valuable assets. How you set up to buy them and how you operate them has significant implications on how much they cost. What we do at Dominion Marine is figure out how and where our clients want to use their yachts, then advise them on how to buy and run them so that they don’t waste money doing things they don’t need to do, and don’t get caught out having done something costly or wrong.

Chris Allix Dominion Marine

Written by: Don Hoyt Gorman By kind permission of Onboardonline.

In this interview, we look at the complex nature of Superyacht ownership and the best way to buy and set up this valuable asset.

Dominion Marine, founded by Chris Allix 34 years ago, is one of the leading corporate service providers specialising in providing the setup of tax-efficient superyacht ownership structures.

This is no simple task, requiring expert knowledge and insight into where and how an owner might wish to use their yacht, amidst a legal and fiscal landscape that is constantly evolving.

However, if there’s one person always in the know it’s Chris Allix, so we caught up with him in Monaco to get his views on recent developments and the growing trend towards private use.

OnboardOnline: What’s the first thing you want clients to understand about the role of Dominion Marine?

Chris Allix: Superyachts are

OO: Why does Dominion Marine operate from the Isle of Man? Allix: The Isle of Man has the right balance of privacy and transparency. Corporate ownership registers don’t publicly list beneficial owners of companies, but every manager within a corporate service provider must know the names and background of the ultimate beneficiaries of their companies.

The truth is that the Isle of Man, Cayman Islands and the Channel Islands are more rigorous in policing their regulations than some of the larger jurisdictions.

OO: Tax planning for superyacht ownership is notoriously complex and subject to evolving interpretations of laws and regulations so how do owners stay on top of these changes?

Allix: Everyone, no matter their wealth, wants to be smart with their money, however, excessive planning to avoid taxes is seen by the UK and EU governments, and indeed by the public, as wrong-doing. So, for example, the days of private use one week and charter the next are over. That’s what’s called abusive avoidance: using the tax laws to avoid paying taxes. As I always say, ‘Pay unto Caesar something.’

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It’s a complex landscape, but one Dominion Marine excels at navigating while keeping our clients’ yacht operations running smoothly. It’s important to be proactive rather than reactive in this industry and the team of experts we have at Dominion ensures just that.

OO: So between the flag state of the yacht, the jurisdiction of ownership and the yacht’s program, how do you ensure an owner gets the best set up?

Allix: Each of the various yacht jurisdictions work hard to provide a competitive service while working within the European tax code. Therefore the best way to ensure the owner can enjoy their yacht the way he or she wants is to understand how they actually want to use it.

We ask: What do they want to do with the yacht? Where will they be using it, how do they want to use it, what kind of yacht is it?

These are critical questions and the answers help us to develop ownership structures that support their particular lifestyle.

OO: So when is VAT-paid the best option for a yacht owner?

Allix: No yacht needs to be VATpaid unless the owner wants it that way, for example, if he or she has no intention of replacing it in later years.

What you need is free circulation which is the state of being able to sail your superyacht freely around EU waters.

OO: In March this year, the EU Tax Directive ended the Malta and Cyprus leasing schemes on the basis that if the lessee eventually owns the yacht it amounts to a lease purchase, as well as the issues concerning the use & enjoyment rules.

Allix: Yes that’s correct, they have been ended. At the time of this interview the only alternative to paying VAT in full on acquisition of a private superyacht is the Rental Solution in either Monaco or Cyprus. This allows owners of private superyachts to pay VAT on rental payments in line with the depreciated value of the yacht over the duration of the rental period.

It is likely other jurisdictions will

follow suit with our concept and we as a forward thinking business will simply take that as a compliment.

OO: So how are all these changes impacting competition between jurisdictions?

Allix: Malta is currently the most favourable jurisdiction for commercial superyacht ownership structures in my opinion. The Maltese authorities and service providers have invested a lot of time and energy in understanding the needs of superyacht owners and their management companies and, as a result, Malta is the jurisdiction of choice. We opened our Malta division in 2016 and it continues to go from strength to strength.

OO: From an owner’s perspective, how do you ensure the administrative burden doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of the yacht?

Allix: In the end, all of this comes down to keeping the owners happy and allowing them to enjoy their yachts worry-free.

The changing tax landscape has without doubt had an impact: About half the vessels in our Dominion Marine fleet are now operating privately, up from 35% a decade ago, simply because of ever-changing regulations that affect superyachts that charter.

Yachting is about escape, privacy, freedom, fun. Going private and using rental agreements to defer the VAT is a simpler way to operate for an increasing number of our owners. What we do is ensure that no matter how they want to operate their yacht, we have the best possible solution for them.

Superyachts are valuable assets that are complex to build, buy, own and run. We do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for owners to enjoy the incredible lifestyle that these vessels offer.

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CHARTER IN SPAIN OF NON EU AND NOT VAT PAID VESSELS

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com Question: I have a Cayman Island flagged vessel which is not VAT paid, can I charter here in Spain?

Answer: since 10th of October 2018 , yes you can!

Then after the pressure of the yachting and nautical industry lobby the Spanish Customs & Excise Tax Authorities recently issued an informative letter about pleasure crafts entering and leaving EU territory (“Nota informativa del Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos especiales sobre la entrada y salida de emabarcaciones de Recreo en Territorio Adunaero de la Unión”) clarifying important aspects in Import, Export and charter activity of EU and non-EU flagged vessels.

Besides some considerations about the Temporary Import VAT and customs duties relief and the Returned goods scheme the most relevant news is that official acceptance of non-VAT paid vessels under the 18 months Temporary Import relief to be chartered in Spain.

Until now the Temporary Importation (TI) VAT relief for non-EU vessels was applicable for re-export vessels temporarily brought into and used for private purposes the EU, or more strictly in the 'customs territory of the Community', (which includes territorial waters) without customs duties or Value Added Tax (VAT). Now the “private purposes” disappears and

the vessel under TI might be affected to economic activity, thus chartered just in Spain but not in other EU member States without VAT paid status as long as the vessel:

the vessel in bond, that is, the boat is laid up for a certain period of time not counting the period of non-use. Before starting new navigation said bond must be removed by the Customs.

• it’s registered outside the customs territory of the EU in the name of a person established outside that territory • if it’s not registered, it must be owned by a person established outside the customs territory of the EU • it’s used by someone established outside the customs territory of the EU

The vessels concerned have to be placed under the TI with Customs and the period of use in the EU is limited in time. The period doe the customs duties and VAT relief under TI is of 18 months When the time is up the boat has to leave, in official jargon this period is called 'the period of discharge'.

The non-EU flagged vessel is just placed under temporary import by arriving in any EU and any kind of evidence is accepted not being necessary any written customs declaration. The re-exportation of the goods from the customs territory of the Community is the usual way of ending or 'discharging' a temporary importation procedure. If the boat does not leave before the end of 18 month period, nor

A boat is temporarily imported into the EU and not into one of the Member States; thus, it can move from one Member State to another with no further customs formalities during the 18-month period allowed. In case that the vessel shall not be moved the owner might apply to the Customs & Excise Office to put

the provisions and procedures are fulfilled, then customs duty and VAT -in Spain the VAT rate 21% - are immediately due and assessed together with sanctions (being the vessel seized as guarantee or otherwise filing bank guarantee if you want to go to a year’s long financial court procedure).

Finally, the note also admits no Matriculation Tax exposure if the one who uses the vessel - we understand the charterer, the owning Co and the beneficiary owner individual - are nonresident for tax purposes nor established in Spain.

As you see great news for the charter industry that will also mitigate the impact of Brexit (whenever – or if - it happens) for red ensign vessels that could lose in the future the VAT paid and EU status.

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MANAGING THE PAPERWORK IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ONBOARD 5. Contact the management company ashore 6. Protect yourself

Written by: Dave Clarke

By Kind permission of Onboardonline.com What do you tell the judge when it all goes pear-shaped?

In the unfortunate event that an accident happens onboard your yacht, as captain or head of department you'll have to demonstrate a good safety culture and responsible record keeping, so it's important to keep your paperwork in order as a matter of course.

If you are a captain or an HOD, here are some of the steps you’ll need to take (not necessarily in this order) when an accident happens onboard your yacht.

1. Protect the lives of crew and passengers 2. Protect the environment 3. Maintain the vessel as a safe haven as long as possible 4. Contact the relevant authorities

In this context, ‘protect yourself ‘ means you need to gather all relevant documentation, records, licenses, familiarizations, crew contracts, insurance policies, maintenance records, hours of rest, safety meetings, passage plans, risk assessments and drill reports so you look like the professional yacht captain that you are. Owners, insurance companies, flag state inspectors, management companies, lawyers and police will look more favorably on someone who is organized and can demonstrate good record keeping.

During an accident investigation, especially if it concerns serious injury or loss of life, the investigators or lawyers may also ask if you carried out a safety familiarization with the crew and guests. They may ask you to provide evidence of the risk assessments that

were conducted and whether they were revised in the last 12 months. You may also have to prove that you inspected the LSA, FFE and bilge alarms monthly and annually, and that you followed the procedures outlined in your safety management system.

The insurance company will want to see all crew certificates and employment contracts, all vessel certificates and your passage plan.

And remember, your flag state authority and DPA are there to assist you, so involving them in the process suggests that you have an effective safety culture onboard.

Fundamentally, protecting yourself means you are protecting the interests of the owner, which is why they employed you in the first place. If you fail to do this, you risk losing your job and in some cases you may even be sued for negligence.

Either way the outcome will not be good.

EU INVESTIGATES TAX AVOIDANCE IN ITALIAN, ISLE OF MAN YACHT SECTORS of yachts. The Commission also decided to send a reasoned opinion to Italy because of its illegal system of exemptions for fuel used to power chartered yachts in EU waters. Finally, a letter of formal notice was sent to the UK concerning the Isle of Man’s abusive VAT practices with regard to supplies and leasing of aircraft,” the Commission said in a statement.

Brussels launches infringement proceedings on tax breaks in yacht sectors The European Commission has announced it is implementing infringement proceedings on

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tax breaks applied in the yacht and aircraft sectors in Italy and the Isle of Man. The procedure is related to the investigations of last year’s so-called Paradise Papers leaks which revealed widespread value-added tax (VAT)

evasion in the yacht and aviation sectors of various member states.

Brussels has decided to ”send a letter of formal notice to Italy for not levying the correct amount of VAT on the leasing

In particular, the infringement procedures are related to the reduced VAT base for the lease of yachts in the Italian tax law, the excise duty rules for fuel in motorboats in Italy, and the VAT practices in the Isle of Man, according to the EC.

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Resilient individuals can mean reduced sickness absence and better productivity – all leading to enhanced company performance.

The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day. Events such as this are helping more people to find advice or support on managing stress, but they are also helping organisations realise the importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

The Health and Well-being at Work report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in May 2018 revealed that, alongside mental ill-health, stress is the second biggest cause of both short-term and long-term absence.

Additionally, the Health and Safety Executive has found that 40% of all work-related illnesses are the result of workplace stress, depression and anxiety, and account for an average of 24 days off for each person over their working life. Yet the CIPD has also found that almost 30% of businesses which have cited stress as one of the top three causes of absence are doing nothing about it.

There are huge business benefits to be gained by recognising and addressing the problem, according to employee benefits provider Unum. It says that counselling provided through its employee assistance programme improves mental health for 92% of its users.1 Roots of success A resilient organisation relies on resilient individuals. Resilient individuals can mean reduced sickness absence, engaged

employees, teams that support each other through tough times, and better productivity.

However, building resilience goes beyond the individual.

Managers and organisations have an important part to play in supporting and encouraging healthy behaviours, and providing support to return to work if ill health does occur. Employees who feel unsupported and concerned about repercussions are less likely to ask for help and therefore more likely to struggle.

Line managers can often be the first line of defence in stress prevention. Training them to spot the signs can help nip potential problems in the bud and stop a short-term concern from becoming a long-term problem. Group risk insurance providers can often offer training sessions – face-to-face, online or via webinar – as part and parcel of their employee assistance programmes.

One such provider, Unum, recommends that employers take the following proactive steps.

1. Consider the evidence – Managers should start conversations based on the changes they have seen, any problems they may have heard or already know about, or physical records such as increased absence.

2. Understand the issues – Any discussion should take place in a relaxed and private setting.

Managers should listen to what the person has to say, gather information and work together to understand and recognise the issues.

3. Identify solutions – There should be no pressure to come up with answers on the spot, while others should be involved if it’s felt necessary. What’s achievable depends on how practical it is to make changes to the employee’s role. Where it’s possible, the employer can look

at altering their responsibilities - minimising contact with customers, or introducing flexible working, such as changing their hours or allowing them to work from home. Where changes are impractical, helping to prioritise tasks, offering work-related training or weekly catch-ups to provide social support are all worth exploring. If the problem is nothing to do with work, employers should be empathic and offer compassionate leave, or counselling. Many employee assistance programmes provide advice and support, including counselling, on a range of work/ life issues.

4. Agree an action plan – It’s important that both (or all) parties are on the same page and the employee is involved in the decision-making. However, while it can be tempting to ‘see how things go’, the plan should be specific and time-limited.

5. Implement the solutions – Action should be taken immediately because short-term issues can become long-term problems. Employers should prioritise and tackle the main causes of stress and look for support where it’s needed, such as from HR, occupational health or an internal or external employee assistance programme.

Record-keeping should include

the date of the meeting, what was discussed, the action plan and the actual actions taken.

6. Review – Finally, regular reviews should take place where everyone can check on progress, talk about what’s working and what isn’t, and where tweaks need to be made to the ongoing action plan. www.unum.co.uk/media/ counselling-provided-by-unumseap-improves-mental-health-for92-percent-of-users, March 2018.

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ISLANDER ADVERTISERS CHRISTMAS THANKYOU BASH As you know the Islander turned 21 years young this year and we couldn’t have done it without the support of all of our advertisers.

Month after month the cream of the Superyacht industry and local business feature in our pages.

So it was with great pleasure that we were able to take the opportunity to say a festive thank you to all of you this year at the fabulous yacht industry haunt, The Boathouse, on the Paseo Maritmo. The place was dressed wonderfully, brimming with atmosphere and was the perfect venue to get everyone together to celebrate.

Unsurprisingly, as the yachting

industry is never one to shy away from a good old celebration, the turnout was fantastic, with representatives of most of our advertisers, old and new, making an appearance. There was plenty of delicious food, heart-warming wine and good cheer to go around. The Islander team were in high spirits, with the December issue having been nicely put to bed just before, which is always an exciting time for us as we wait for the next edition to hit the shelves.

Owner/Editor, Simon and Sales Director, Damian both looking dapper managed to get around the room and speak to everyone,

personally thanking all of our fabulous advertisers for helping us achieve record page number issues this year. It was also good to be able to talk to you to see what you thought of the rebrand and we were delighted to hear that you thoroughly approved, feeling that the styling and content is perfectly on brand for the industry. We were also excited to hear that you thought that the stand at the Palma Superyacht Show and our event at the Monaco Yacht Show had also gone down a storm. We always love hearing feedback like that!

We have some very exciting

events coming up in 2019 that we will be announcing very soon and hope that you will be as enthusiastic about those and want to get involved. So watch this space.

And as with every Islander bash it went on far past the expected end time, with the hardier among you taking the afterparty on to Lab in Santa Catalina. Once again, we want to raise a toast to you all and thank you for your continued love and support.

Here’s to a successful and prosperous 2019 for all!

The Islander Team

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'THE WINE OF KINGS, AND THE KINGS OF WINES' - LOUIS XIV

Wine Industry Ivan Gonzalez Gainza & Lara Corfield Carrer de Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 902 179 wineindustrymallorca@gmail.com Sweet wine. Often unappreciated and considered the underdog of wines, relegated to the top shelf and rarely requested. This is a wine that has had a glorious past but its future remains uncertain, which is a shame as this unsung hero dates back to Greek and Roman times.

Shakespeare was keen on sweet fortified Malvasia wine from the Canary Islands (then called Malmsey) and he even mentioned it in his play 'Henry IV': But, i' faith, you have drunk too much canaries; and that's a marvellous searching wine, and it perfumes the blood ere one can say 'What's this?'

How do you now?

Often when I offer sweet wine

to our clients the reaction is the same, “No thanks, it’s too sweet”...Quelle surprise! The more adventurous are given the opportunity to choose between 6 and 8 different sweet wines by the glass (dependent on availability). This choice creates a multitude of pairing possibilities that are not just restricted to desserts but can also be enjoyed with many other food options such as cheese, foie gras or duck.

Yes, sweet wines are sweet, but if you can get past the label you will discover another world within the world of wines.

Some sweet wines still have some acidity and are refreshing to the palate. At the other end of the spectrum there are sweet wines with cocoa and plum flavours.

And in between, with their soothing textures, there are a whole range of fruits and spices to seduce you. Flavours such as apricot, raspberry, blackberry, banana, melon, sweet grape (of course), dried figs, raisins, honey and even chocolate are waiting to be discovered inside these lovely

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bottles of sweet wine.

lovely ancient tradition.

Normally sweet wines are presented in the smaller format of 50cl or even 37,5cl bottles.

This is because you need a larger percentage of grapes per bottle when making sweet wine, which makes it more expensive. In addition, some sweet wines can have more sugar than a can of soft drink, though you only need to drink a very small glass of sweet wine so a smaller bottle is perfectly adequate.

Here is a selection of some of our favourite sweet wines. Perhaps, after reading this article you will be persuaded to try some…

Unlike regular wine, sweet wine will keep for a longer period of time as the level of sugar in it preserves it very well. This is exactly why sweet wines were widely made in the past. It was easier to transport by sea or across land, without the risk of it turning ugly before arriving at its final destination.

Sweet wine went out of fashion when new winemaking techniques were introduced, when the use of sulphites to stabilize wine became more widely used and when methods of transport improved in the 20th century.

However, a lot of vineyards still create sweet wine today so it is really worth exploring what there is to offer and the story behind them. Most producers have a great connection with their past and refuse to stop creating this

Enrique Mendoza Moscatel de la Marina. The ratio of satisfaction to price in this bottle is out of this world. Youthful and with more character than it appears at first glance.

Suertes del Marques Blanco Dulce. Made with Listan Blanco and Malvasia in a solera system.

Only 100 bottles are produced every year.

Bodegas Biniagual Memories de Biniagual Dolç. Light, not too sweet and easy to understand.

Perfect for beginners.

Bodegas Ribas Sioneta Rosat.

A sweet rosé made with the local Mantonegro grape, packed with small red fruit flavours.

Hidalgo Pedro Ximenez.

This dense delight is normally enjoyed in Andalusia, where it comes from, but it is now famous everywhere.

We hope that next time you are offered a sweet wine you will be encouraged to say yes so that you can immerse yourself into another wine experience as we have done.

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THE BOATHOUSE NEWS

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK

The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

Last year saw the launch of the Cargo Bar so no big changes planned for this year! But coming up over the next couple of months will be the resurfacing of the deck plus a shade structure, some behind the scenes upgrades and a freshen up of our terrace and bbq areas. We will need to close for a while in February to carry out work to the deck and will post the dates as soon as we have confirmation of the schedule.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL!

I hope everyone had a great time eating, drinking and being merry and came out the other end of the holiday season feeling like they had a well-deserved break, rather than in desperate need of one!! Owning a restaurant means you are always in need of a break and at the time of going to print, I was busy planning a short getaway with the family and hopefully come back relaxed and refreshed ready to start another year. And here it is – 2019…. Which kicked off in great style with our New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch – great food, great music and a day full of fun, laughter and good times all round. A brilliant start to the year but for the rest of the month we’re making the most of some downtime and opening a little later at 10am and closing earlier with last orders in the kitchen at 5pm Sunday to Thursday and 9pm Friday and Saturday.

Our regular menu will have some fresh new dishes too and especially for anyone sticking to a healthy new year resolution, we have a nice choice of lighter dishes plus vegan and vegetarian options too. They are also planning on using the outdoor kitchen more regularly and offering BBQ nights in the summer, which I’m really looking forward to.

Our talented bar team have also been busy with a wonderful line up of winter warmer drinks and cocktails so pop down for a cosy sundowner after work!

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Normally Jan and Feb are pretty quiet for events but this year we have a few private parties already booked in, including a couple of family celebrations - having our own restaurant does have its perks at times!!

The Cargo Bar roof deck will be closed for winter but will re-open at the beginning of the season with a new pop-up cocktail bar, perfect for private events and sundowners so give Cristina a call and reserve your party now!

FOOD & DRINK

Chefs Miki and Mikel are cooking up a storm for our specials daytime menu which changes weekly– 3 courses, a drink and 2 hours parking for only 18.50

Sunday Brunch is still a firm favourite and will continue throughout the winter months. If you haven’t tried it yet, you don’t know what you’re missing. A fabulous platter of six sweet and savoury items to start, followed by a choice of 3 main courses and a Bellini or Mimosa included all for 26.50. And for those carrying on from the night before…. revive yourself with a ‘hair of the dog’ from our Bloody Mary menu.

And while I’m on the subject of brunch - save the date for our annual Easter Sunday Brunch (April 21st). A great family day out and lots of fun for the little ones.

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Choir, Tribute to Abba and Queen, the Balearic Symphony Orchestra and many more performances to suit everyone. So, book your tickets and make a night of it with pre or post drinks & dinner and don’t forget the easy parking!

Palma in winter is still a hive of activity, especially for theatre enthusiasts. The Auditorium across the road has some fabulous shows coming up. For the young ones there is Mickey Mouse and Bella and the Beast on Ice and for music and dance lovers, the Moscow ballet, Spirit of the Dance, Mississippi Gospel

I look forward to these and many more events to come throughout the year. I have to say, inside the restaurant is the perfect size for intimate exclusive gatherings, working well for sit down dinners or cocktail parties, launches, presentations and workshops.

And whether your function is large or small, inside or outside and fundraising, networking or celebrating; parties and gatherings are our thing. We have some cool ideas in the works for different party nights and I’m always interested to hear yours so stop by after work for a cold one– you’ll find me most Fridays early doors in the Cargo bar!

But in the meantime, I wish you all a wonderful Three Kings celebration and a great year ahead. As the saying goes, our house is your house and look forward to welcoming you home after the holidays!

Stay Anchored…

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The Classic Car Club Enjoying Their Christmas Tapas Get together!

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SPECIALITY COFFEE & WINE BAR TO OPEN IN SANTA CATALINA Meke Calle Annibal 23 Palma, Santa Catalina www.meke.co Specialty coffee makers MEKE have set the bar for great coffee on the White Isle having just opened their second outlet in Santa Eularia. In keeping with their vision of bringing ethically sourced and great coffee to both Spain and the Balearics, Mallorca is set to be the next location for this fair trade coffee brand.

With MEKE’s first two outlets naturally being focussed on coffee alone, Mallorca’s outlet will get to enjoy not only great coffee but great wine also.

Residents and locals alike will be able to enjoy delicious coffee, small gourmet sandwiches and pastries during the day, alongside high quality natural wines and a casual bar experience with sharing plates, cold cuts and cheeses into the late afternoon / evening.

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MEKE Cafe & Wine Bar, originally named Annibal 23, will be managed by Jono Paetz who with over 25 years experience in the specialty coffee and wine industry is thrilled to be welcoming the marriage of coffee and wine to Santa Catalina - he comments: “The Meke Craft movement embraces everything that is great about the hospitality industry.

The marriage of Specialty Coffee, Natural and Organic Wine and Craft beer is extremely natural to

people who like us, understand and love quality and sustainable products, made by people who put heart and soul in their products. To create this energy and showcase this movement in the heart of Santa Catalina in Palma De Mallorca is simply fantastic”.

MEKE Cafe & Wine Bar will be open Monday 9.00-16.00 Tuesday - Friday 9.00-23.30, Saturday 10.00-23.30, Sunday - Closed.

It is set to provide a local space for coffee and wine lovers in Mallorca running from Monday 10th of December 2018. For more information visit www.meke.co or email events@meke.co About Meke Set up by three siblings in Ibiza early 2012, their vision to provide ethically sourced and great coffee to the Balearics became a prominent message. Working with farms from around the world, they are able to provide fair trade coffee that firmly focuses on quality of taste and making this accessible across the Balearics. The brand has grown from strength to strength introducing their first branch and base in 2017 in the heart of San Juan and this year they expand further to Ibiza’s 2nd largest town Santa Eulalia, and then to the beautiful town of Santa Catalina, Mallorca, ready to wake up the residents with the fresh smell of coffee every morning.

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HOTEL HOSTAL CUBA, MORNING TO NIGHT

Hotel Hostal Cuba Carrer de Sant Magí, 1 Palma, Santa Catalina (+34) 971 452 237 Hotel Hostal Cuba Focuses on Local Products, Quality and Good Service for Breakfast The kitchen team at the Hotel Hostal Cuba have renewed their breakfast selection, which is served in the restaurant and the terrace located in the heart of Santa Catalina. They offer a high-quality menu with fresh,

local products to suit current gastronomical trends.

In a world where we are more and more concerned about the well-being of body and mind, breakfast is becoming increasingly important and supports the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. And in keeping with this the Hotel Hostal Cuba offers a renewed breakfast menu served daily in its restaurant and on the terrace from 9.00 to 12.00 h.

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From the classical French Toast or delicious Eggs Benedict to Capresse Toast made of “pan moreno” (typical Mallorcan brown bread) and the classical “llonguets” (typical white bread rolls originally created in Palma); accompanied by delicious coffee or a selection of finest teas; the hotel team appreciates quality and the need to enjoy a good breakfast with good company in a unique setting.

Bar Cuba The Hotel Hostal Cuba focuses on the best music in its r enovated Club.

after a long day.

The Club at the Hotel Hostal Cuba, a unique place in the heart of Santa Catalina, offers a programme of the best music coinciding with the arrival of good weather.

The team at Hotel Hostal Cuba aims to satisfy all musical tastes, which is why it offers different genres such as the best classics, R&B, Disco and House, among others, in the Club.

The Club at the Hotel Hostal Cuba presents a wide and varied music programme every day, including evenings with music in the style of “Cocktail Classics” in the bar, as the sun goes down, a team of resident and invited DJs as well as live music to accompany dinner or a cocktail

Good music and delicious cocktails in the heart of Santa Catalina.

M +34 609 393 146 T. +34 971 721 877 Servicios Técnicos Portuarios (STP) Muello Viejo S/N, Edificio Espigón Exterior 07012 Palma de Mallorca info@mastercovers.es www.mastercovers.es

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on the beaches. Raising money for marine conservation was a natural fit.”

WHO’S EXCITED ABOUT 2019?!

Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org

there is an increasing demand for our projects, and that we are working harder than ever to keep up!

Having left a sucessful year of 2018 behind, at Asociación Ondine we are setting new goals 2019 and working hard to to make the most for Balearic Island Marine Conservation this year. You’ll be able to read all about the year that has been, the goals that were achieved (and exceeded!), the projects implementes and the people involved in our 2018 Annual Report which will be published on our website very soon. We have some very exciting plans 2019 and can’t wait to share them all with you as they unfold!

To keep delivering current and developing new projects, we are working hard to raise the funds required. We wish to thank everyone who helped fundraise for our projects in 2018, and we hope that many of you will join us in 2019 to help make loads of goodness happen around the islands!

Marine conservation has become a hot topic lately as more and more people are made aware of what’s going on and are chossing to take action. This means that

Over previous Christmas periods several of Asociación Ondine’s supporters have put on some amazing fundraising activities in the name of marine conservation. They included everything from Christmas carol singing by friends and family, to an Advent Calendar Raffle from the Wine Industry and a Christmas Fundraising lunch at Bunkers Restaurant.

The initiatives weren’t just Christmas related. For their beautiful wedding, the wonderful Sandra and Adriaan from Captain Cook Sailing asked for a charitable donation instead of wedding gifts and raised an amazing 1,350€ for the protection of our seas.

Several Ondine followers donated Ondine memberships to their ocean loving friends as birthday gifts. This year memberships were even given away as Christening presents!

The adventurous ladies Cat Friend and Valerie Bisbal circumnavigated around all of Majorca on their SUP boards to raise awareness about plastic pollution while gathering funds for Balearic marine conservation.

“It’s not possible to be active in the sea without acknowledging the ocean plastic crisis”, said Cat in an interview with McNair after their return. “We saw plastic everywhere, every day at sea and

Meanwhile, the young students Robin Marti and Francesco Casa worked on the development of a website called www. bookforgreen.com, which is linked to booking.com and allows holiday makers to help fund Asociación Ondine’s projects by one simple click! No strings attached! “There are many things that need to change if we are to preserve the planet for us and for future generations. Usually everyone wants to help out but oftentimes excuses such as having no time or lack of money are preventing people from getting involved. We wanted to develop a quick, simple and cost-free way to support hands-on projects which allow supporters to see exactly how their money is being spent,” the boys explained.

Several schools have embraced the fundraising challenge too.

We have had summer shows, pyjama parties and Christmas Fairs all helping to raise money for the sake of a clean and healthy Balearic sea. Special thanks this year goes out to Queens College for their active involvement of all their students in local marine conservation!

We are truly grateful for all your support and value each initiative tremendously. It is the actions and donations from local communities; individuals, families, schools and companies who live in and care for the Balearics, which make our work and the results thereof possible. That same Robin Marti (left photo) Francesco Casa (right photo) Cofounders of bookforgreen.com

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Cat & Valerie circumnavigating Mallorca to raise awareness about plastic pollution

community involvement is the key to achieving a lasting positive change together. So, again, thank you so much for becoming a part of it!

Do you have ideas of your own for 2019?

Would you also like to get involved and help us raise money in creative ways during 2019?

We’d love to hear all about your ideas and help you along the way! Please contact holly@ asociacionondine.org.

Do you have ocean warriors among your family and friends?

Check out our Family Pack!

Wether you are considering joining with your own family, or a gifting family and friends an Ondine Membership for the year ahead, on our website you can find all the information about our new Family Memberships.

We do hope you are interested in joining the Ondine family and making 2019 a real year of change. Please get in touch for more fundraising ideas, or click here to become a member in two simple steps: https://www. asociacionondine.org/en/join-us/ become-member/ Massive thanks for your continued support and a Happy New Year from the O-team!

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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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

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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: Rolex submariner watch. 2007 gold and stainless steel strap, azzure blue face and gold bezel. As new in box with all papers. 6000 €. Paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx.

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: 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: 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: 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.

For Sale: Pocket barometer, Sterling silver. Made in London

by Philip Woodsman. Year 1891.

Highly collectable. WhatsApp 634 371 189. 600€

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: 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: Mazda MX-5, 2004 soft top, 1250. Low mileage of only 76,500 kilometers. Taxed with ITV until end of May, 2019. Dark green with a sparkle, black roof, tan leather seats. Careful lady owner. €6,500. Call 639 700 797

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: 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: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com

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: Neptunus 41 Sport.

GRP planning motor yacht. 13.2 mtr 2 x Diesel Engines = 600 hp Engine 650 hrs use. Inc Dinghy and outboard. Must be seen 120.000 €. Tel : 971 707 023

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.

Price Reduced to £ 5,000 sterling. palmaleo@msn.com

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.

JOBS / EMPLOYMENT 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: 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

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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; Able to complete basic reports with attention to detail; Fluent in English. This is a customerfacing role, 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 & a letter explaining your suitability for the role to: Andrew Colborne - After Sales Manager andrew@fairlinesouthmallorca.com

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: 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.

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: 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: 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 Seeking Job: Looking for caretaking job, South West Mallorca, to include accommodation for 2 mature persons (non-smokers).

Experienced handyman and engineer, cars and boats.

Please call 639 700 797.

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: 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

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: 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: 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.

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 “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.

BUGARI F86 Launched in late November 2018 4,936,000 €

Michael Graff Broker michael.graff@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 677 002 788 www.northropandjohnson.com

The 87-foot (26.5m) BUGARI F86 is a new-build masterpiece showcasing fine Italian craftsmanship, innovation and superyacht qualities. With an unmissable Italian style, BUGARI F86's interior is designed to provide the utmost luxurious comfort. The yacht showcases an incredible aesthetic using the finest woods, marble, stone, leather, carpets and high polished inox. BUGARI F86 features a superb layout for 8 guests in 4 cabins, which guarantees total privacy and relaxation at sea within a luxurious, modern and efficient yacht. The motor yacht features Bugari’s cutting-edge “Fast Eco Hull,” which simultaneously provides excellent maneuverability and stability even at low eco-speeds of between 10 and 14 knots for long-range cruising of 1,500 nautical miles. Viewings on application only.

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.

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

If you consider you can HELP FUNDACION JOYRON to HELP THE BALEARIC CHILDREN IN NEED, be it by a financial donation, (we are approved to issue tax deductible donation certificates if desired), or by giving time to assist us, in the organisation of fund raising events, in order bring levels of joy, provide degrees of comfort and essential support to the children in need, please contact us.

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE TP52 2018 Price on request

A great opportunity to buy this fabulous proven winning racing machine. Comes fully equipped. Please do not hesitate contacting us for a viewing or to answer any questions you have. Your contact for more information: Gonzalo Crivello gonzalocrivello@ancasta.com Ancasta Cala d’Or (+34) 871 57 55 40.

Ice Lady Patagonia II 2012 Custom Nestor Völker 31m Explorer Catamaran - Reduced to $2,699,950 USD VAT Not Paid

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 Designed by Nestor Völker for a seasoned world explorer and philanthropist, this unique 31m custom aluminium explorer catamaran was built in 2012 as the flagship of the Argentinian oceanographic foundation Asociacion De Exploracion Cientifica Austral. She has participated in impressive voyages including the 2014 Regata Velas Latinoamérica, where she circumnavigated the South American continent with a fleet of classic Naval training ships. With proven transatlantic capability and transpacific range this is a unique opportunity for an owner to undertake worldwide voyages in her present 'expedition' condition, or she could alternatively provide the perfect basis for a luxury refit which harnesses her massive solid construction and impressive volume. Her 7 cabin layout. can accommodate up to 10 guests and 6 crew for lengthly stays on board.

Lying South of Spain.

Fairline Targa 47 2007 215,000 GBP Tax Paid

Fairline Targa 47, 2007, white with blue band, teak in cockpit and platform. Twin Volvo Penta 500hp diesel engines, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 double cabins + saloon berth, master cabin en-suite, plus a guest heads. Very tidy boat, all serviced, safety gear, TV/ DVD and sound system. Ideal for exploring the Islands and the Spanish coast. Currently out the water in Mallorca, and priced at £215,000 GBP Tax paid. Serious offers considered.

Beneteau Oceanis 60 2015 549,995 € Tax Paid Lying Spain

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

60 & 76

Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 60, 2015 with very full specification for long distance cruising. Features wood decks, tender garage with tender, Volkswagen 140hp main engine, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, electric winches, and in-mast furling. 3 cabin layout, all en-suite, leather upholstery in the saloon. B&G navigation equipment, microwave, TV/DVD, sprayhood, bimini, the list goes on. Lying Spain and priced at €549,995 Tax paid.

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