The Islander Magazine - January 2022

Xavier Mecoy – Highland Fling Captain Xtraordinaire Idyllic Islands of Indonesia Elements – Yacht Charter at its Finest 10 Best Practices for Superyacht Refit Restaurant Review El Txoko de Martin

S/Y Kealoha - Photo by Sofia Winghamre

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islanders, Welcome to 2022, we wish all our readers, collaborators and advertisers a very Happy New Year for2022, and hopefully a year not dominated by the C word!

As I write this editorial, we have once again been hit with lots of new restrictions, making travelling really difficult for many, just as we all thought that we could meet up with family in a relatively easy way.

There is no doubt that this new strain of the virus is spreading fast, and just amongst the people we know personally there are a good number of people infected. We wish them all a speedy recovery, and let’s hope the continued vaccination programmes around the world help to keep it at bay.

We are travelling to the UK next week to spend Christmas with our family for the first time in several years, PCR results allowing, and just hope we can get back after the holidays without too much hassle!

Dusseldorf Boot is due to go ahead in late January, so fingers crossed it can still take place. This is a truly spectacular Boat Show, with around 15 giant halls showcasing every aspect of waterborne activities , including yachts up to 65 ft on show, chandlery, motorboats of every shape and size , fishing gear and much more.

Our own Boatshow in Palma has taken on a new name, The Palma International Boatshow, combining the previous Superyacht Show and Palma Boatshow. This makes more sense in my opinion, as the physical show is all in one venue, Moll Vell in Palma. The Superyacht aspect of the show will be known as “The Superyacht Village”, where the physical appearance of the tents will stand out from the rest. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that the current rise in Covid cases subsides by then and we can all enjoy a relaxed show as in previous years, with great after show parties taking place in the evenings. This is always the unique atmosphere Palma generates, and I suspect is when most of the business is done!!

Currently, it’s great to see the Shipyards in Palma so busy, with some sizeable yachts having major refits undertaken by our super skilled tradesmen on the island. I have heard it said recently by several contractors that they have never known it so busy, which bodes well for the rest of the season. Charter yachts are already being snapped up by clients wanting to get in early and getting the best choice of yachts available.

For those who have made, or about to make the crossing for the Caribbean season, enjoy your time and we look forward to seeing you back in Springtime.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: XAVIER MECOY – HIGHLAND FLING CAPTAIN XTRAORDINAIRE

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XAVIER MECOY – HIGHLAND FLING CAPTAIN XTRAORDINAIRE It’s not often that you meet a man called X who isn’t straight out of a superhero film, with extensive super powers that are able to defy the laws of gravity and propulsion, alongside an epic back story. Well, it seems we have one in our very backyard and have done for some time. But we will come to the reasons for this at the end.

When X sits down opposite me in Varadero he is the epitome of a Captain. A little bit rugged, with wise yet twinkly eyes and slightly dishevelled hair. He is everything a sailor and Captain should be. And it is at this point that I know I’m going to really like this man. And sure enough I do. I have heard tales of the mystical X over the years through various friends in the industry. All positive, all tipping the nod to someone who clearly has too many tales to fit in over a coffee.

But he is generous enough to find time, despite the boat or boats needing his full attention to tell me his story. The first fact is particularly interesting and gives substance to the suspicion that this man has a vast and extensive set of skills that have brought him to the place he is

now. He is actually a jeweller by trade, having studied for a fine arts degree as a Metalsmith.

Well, I didn’t see that coming.

Curiosity peaked I ask how he came to go from fine arts jewellery to high performance superyachts. And so his story begins. Soon after qualifying with his degree he became part of a small but prestigious jewellery company who were doing wonderfully and life was good.

However the fates had a different journey for him. A chance meeting with a friend set up the possibility of helping with a delivery from his native Australia, where he grew up in Tasmania, to Samoa. Well, he’d never been to Samoa, so he decided to take a few weeks off and set off on a small adventure. Little did he know.

It was then that he met another guy who needed to deliver a boat to Hawaii. Again, he’d never been to Hawaii, so…yes, you guessed it.

Off to the middle of the Pacific he went. This chance meeting led to X competing in the Kenwood Cup regatta out of Honolulu, which X says was easily one of the best regattas in the world, but sadly is no longer in existence.

Chance meeting after chance meeting continued, but the coffers started to run dry so it was time to think of packing up and returning to his day job. However, once again fate intervened and X met a chap from Sydney who said he would pay him to deliver a boat to its next destination. This was absolutely unheard of to X but an opportunity that he could not possibly pass up. And so it was that he discovered the world of professional sailing and never looked back. Except, he says with a grin, in the pre mobile phone world of 1990, to pick up a postcard and let his colleagues know that there had been a change of life plan and that he wouldn’t be coming back. That’s certainly one way to hand your notice in.

I ask if he still makes jewellery and he says that he still designs pieces, but now he hands the designs over to others to make as he simply doesn’t have time with all of his other activities, such as running and Captaining the extremely busy Highland Fling programme.

Highland Fling are a fleet of boats belonging or having belonged to the highly successful Baron Irvine Alan Stewart Laidlaw, a Scottish businessman, and a former member of the

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House of Lords. A keen racer of both cars and sailboats, his passion for sailing and charitable work with disadvantaged children is legendary.

X joined the Highland Fling programme in 1993 where he was part of the freelance crew that raced in the high profile Key West Regatta. It was here that he was introduced to Baron Laidlaw for the first time and they hit it off. He continued to race for other boats and other owners across the years, including taking part in the 2001 Americas Cup Jubilee in the UK, but he always returned to the Fling programme. He worked on the build of the 2005 112ft Swan,

Highland Breeze, however Baron Laidlaw didn’t enjoy her racing style and so two weeks later he bought a Wally 80 and primed her for the perfect raceboat. It was at this point in 2006 that he let the previous Captain go and asked if X would stay on while they looked for a replacement. Fast forward to 2021 and he is still on.

There is clearly a real pride coming from X as he talks about the various boats and races that have made up his career to date with Highland Fling. From Swans to Wallys, to the elegant 2003 Feadship Lady Christine

named after Baron Laidlaw’s wife, things have certainly never been dull during his 28 years.

They have won the Maxi four times and have never not finished on the podium. At present there are six boats in the fleet, one on every continent, with three full time crew, including his wife Sarah. And the newest addition, the jaw droppingly beautiful multihulled, first of its kind, Gunboat 80 is sure to keep up the Highland Fling tradition of fun, adventure and winning.

I ask abut Sarah as I have also heard really impressive things about her as well. He

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chuckles. And agrees that she is quite legendary. Having given up serving cocktails in the Caribbean she finally joined boats as a stewardess. She came on board the Wally 80, Highland Fling 11 after leaving a 116 footer that she had been racing on. It was here that she learned to rig and service winches. He says that when they are out sailing, despite being petite, she can pack a kite alone faster than most of the rest of the crew. They married in 2012 and manage to spend about three months a year in their home in Palma with the rest of the time being divided all over the world, from Cape Town to the US, Monaco to the rest of the Med. They go wherever they are quite literally flung.

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I realise that time is running short and although I could sit for hours listening to X, he does have an awful lot to be getting on with without sitting here entertaining me. So, at the very end of our chat I finally pluck up the courage to ask him about the scar on his face. And this is where I discover his true superpowers that I mentioned at the beginning. Those of hope, enthusiasm and passion.

After experiencing a horrific car accident in which he lost a close surrogate uncle, he somehow survived. And for those that are squeamish, don’t ask to check out the pictures.

For those that aren’t squeamish, what you find

is a brave 12 year old who had 182 stitches put into his young body whilst he flatlined twice.

It’s a terrifying and heart-breaking story, which could have left lesser people damaged for life.

But not X. He says that his favourite part of everyday is waking up and that that day just continues to get better and better. He wakes up and shakes the day with both hands. He loves his job, his wife, his life. He is an absolute inspiration and I’m left humbled to have had the chance to meet and chat to this legend of the industry. ______________________________________

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FEATURE: IDYLLIC ISLANDS OF INDONESIA

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IDYLLIC ISLANDS OF INDONESIA The Republic of Indonesia consists of over 17,000 islands and includes Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo, New Guinea and Indonesia. The world's largest island country, Indonesia is reopening to foreignflagged vessels and visitors, waiting to be captivated by the beauty and adventure that cruising Indonesia presents.

Known as the ‘Island of Gods’, the country is unparalleled in its diversity and escapism - a window into a different world.

Bali, one of the most beautiful places on earth, is now welcoming more yachts & superyachts, report Captains Thomas Taatjes and Jimmy Blee of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia.

Long time experts of Indonesia cruising, they share port logistics and island options, noting: “Now the marina challenge is being met with the new Benoa Marina in Bali, among the three recognized facilities for superyachts alongside and major port options”.

Benoa Marina in Bali has space up to 80 meters

Children on beach

and nice Pontoons. There is no shore power; however, you can rent a shoreside generator.

It is about 30-40 minutes from the airport; however, now there is an impressive new fly over toll road cutting the time to about 5-10 minutes, driving from Benoa to the airport across the mangroves.

the main port of operation for Raja Ampat.

Located on the 'beak' of the Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua, it is the departure point for a visit to the fabulous Raja Ampat marine park.

The Commercial Dock in Bali has space for up to 400 meters. However, it is a busy commercial dock for only short term (3 days) and there is no shore power.

There are many outstanding anchorages where APS has based clients, including the Gilies in NW Lombok; three almost identical perfectly circular island with stunning marine life and each island with its own vibe — Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air — just off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia.

Stern-to-Berth offers up to 80M LOA and large shore power up to 500 amps, 3 Phase. This is an older dock with space for only 3 boats and can also be used as a ‘work dock’.

The Royal Bali Yacht Club on Serangan Island offers stern-to up to 80m LOA. However, there is no shore power though you can rent shoreside genset.

Sorong in West Papua is the gateway to Papua and Raja Ampat. Comfortable anchorage and

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Automobiles and motorized traffic are prohibited on the islands so the preferred method of transportation is by foot and bicycle or the horse-drawn carriage called a ‘cidomo’.

Scuba diving and free diving in and around the Gilis is also common due to the abundance of marine life and coral formations. The most famous diving spots are Shark point, Manta point and Simon's reef.

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Spectacular Diving

Across the short channel on Lombok lies a beautiful bay with a jetty where the stunning Oberoi Hotel can provide access (with prior permission secured by APS) and guests can be helicoptered in to join their boat.

The clear, warm waters of Medana Bay and the nearby Gili Islands are home to unspoiled coral reefs and underwater gardens teeming with colourful marine life and giant sea turtles. The area offers fantastic diving and snorkelling as well as picture-perfect sunset vistas over Bali’s sacred Mount Agung. There is also a stunning golf course here where guests can be tendered into the tee off with picturesque views over the towering Rinjani volcano.

Another of these nearby anchorages is Moyo Island, off the NW of Sumbawa, home of the Amanwana Resort, situated on a beautiful bay where APS can land guests in a floatplane right next to their boat. Moyo Island is a natural reserve with teeming coral gardens, abundant populations of deer and limestone waterfalls, all within short access of the yacht.

After checking in at Benoa Marina, the APS team can offer fresh facility updates and key information on the following.

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Beyond Bali Beyond Bali lies a wealth of anchorages and stunning locations in the world’s largest archipelago, each with their own culture, landscapes, people, flora and fauna. Some of the highlights would be Komodo National Park, the Banda Sea and its “Forgotten Islands”, Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay and North Sulawesi to Halmahera and the Mentawai archipelago off western coast of Sumatra. But this only scrapes the surface of what Indonesia holds for the exploring yachts.

The impressive marine Komodo National Park, located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores in the East Nusa Tenggara province encompasses a total of 29 volcanic islands (including the 3 major islands Rinca, Padar and Komodo). It is home to approximately 2,500 Komodo Dragons and other terrestrial fauna such as various species of reptiles, birds and mammals.

The park’s terrain is uniquely diverse, consisting of a mountainous hillside, tropical rain forests, grass-woodland savannah, and pristine white sandy beaches that harbor rich marine biodiversity. The marine environment is one of

the world’s richest in flora and the 2,000 km2 park (which includes protected land and water) is recognized as a global conservation priority area and has an array of natural attractions.

Bitung / Manado North Sulawesi: Comfortable anchorage or alongside commercial port jetty.

Bitung is the harbor of Manado city, located in the north eastern peninsula of the island of Sulawesi that forms the Province of North Sulawesi and facing the Moluccas Strait covering the foothills of Mount Dua Sudara and a stretch of sea that includes the island of Lembeh, whose clear waters are a paradise for divers.

Nearby, the Tangkoko Nature Reserve is habitat of the rare tiny tarsiers, cute little monkeys with big saucer eyes that are now the icon of Bitung. While at sea, the diving spots around the Lembeh Strait contain some of the most stunning tropical ocean life.

Manado offers a quiet international airport in the far north of Indonesia and is a favourite for guests embarking on their waiting yacht, just under half-hour from the airport.

Ambon: The gateway to Banda and central

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eastern cruise zone. Comfortable anchorage, some dock space in the short term. Although small in size, Ambon Island still offers plenty of experiences for adventurous travelers - from exploring the charming Kota Ambon to walking up mountains through lush tropical vegetation, there are many undiscovered gems ready for visitors to experience.

Ambon is known as ‘Ambon Manise’ meaning sweet or beautiful Ambon, referring to both the beauty of the people here and the beauty of the tropical island location. As one of the earliest places in Indonesia to be occupied by colonial powers, Ambon has a rich and ancient history and many of the Ambonese today have mixed European and Ambonese heritage.

Ambon also offers a quiet international airport in the far north of Indonesia and is a favourite for guests embarking on their waiting yacht, 25 minutes from the airport.

Biak: The gateway port of call for vessels coming from North Pacific. Comfortable anchorage. Biak town is the first official Port of Entry if approaching Indonesia from the East.

Biak is the major port of operation when

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Diving at Amanwana Resort - Photo courtesy of Amanresorts

visiting the vast the Cenderawasih Bay to the south and its famous whale shark snorkeling and stunning unique underwater world and WW2 wrecks. When tide and weather allow for provisioning, it is possible to tie up to the main wharf.

Batam: (Sumatra) Nongsa Point Marina. For vessels up to 25 mts with draft restrictions on low tides. Batam is the major staging post for trips out to the stunning and remote Anambas Archipelago in the South China Sea. Jakarta: (Java) Batavia Marina. For vessels up to 25 mts with high tide access and movement only. This is another smaller boat marina located in the commercial port of Sunda Kelapa. The marina itself is well built and has water and shore power as well as an impressive Clubhouse.

Jakarta acts as a base for supplies and a spring off point to bustlingly capital city and the Thousand Island Group (Pulau Seribu).

Raja Ampat: Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia's West Papua province, Raja Ampat is Indonesia’s most fascinating

cruising grounds. It is truly a paradise on earth and likely will be the highlight of your trip. The geography, the diving, the wildlife, the culture, and the hospitality of the people are all legendary. The variety of marine life is staggering and too long to list. “Raja Ampat is the perfect cruising location according to superyacht captains that have visited the area in the last year”, enthuses Capt Jimmy.

“The archipelago is comprised of over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals. The name Raja means ‘Kings’ and Ampat means ‘Four’ - thus Raja Ampat is Four Kings with the ‘Kings’ being the four largest islands of Raja Ampat – Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo along with the smaller island of Kofiau. In the vicinity of these four mountainous main islands are hundreds of small islands to explore”, added Capt Thomas.

In addition, the karst area is a beautiful and original natural phenomenon, with unique flora and fauna attractions, offering many opportunities to trek around the islands to find hidden waterfalls and ancient caves. Renowned for its biodiversity, Raja Ampat encompasses over 40,000 square kilometres in the northeast seas of the Indonesian Archipelago where the Pacific becomes the Indian Ocean. The

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resulting currents stir up nutrient-rich water in the tropical climate, nurturing magnificent coral reefs and unparalleled marine life.

“Each of the islands – from the stark wavepounded slopes that drop away beneath the karst cliffs of Wayag and Uranie, to the deep, nutrient-rich bays of Mayalibit, Kabui and Aljui, to the blue water mangrove channels of Kofiau and Gam and to the plankton-rich upwelling areas of Misool and the Dampier Strait – are home to unique assemblages of species.

“Together these add up to produce the most impressive species lists ever compiled for a coral reef system of this size”, reports Capt Jimmy, noting APS was the first company to offer specialist superyacht shore support in the vast archipelago of Indonesia and the first to open an office in the amazing Raja Ampat area, supported by APS HQ in Bali.

Indonesian Village

A great example of this logistical support in dealing with remote areas and getting fuel, provisions, transport and anything else that clients need going in difficult spots is exemplified when the APS team constructed a helicopter landing site with logs in the jungle.

This enabled their clients to access a tribe few have ever seen. An extraordinary experience for the yachting visitors!

Surabaya (Java): Surabaya is a major industrial seaport with extensive commercial shipyards.

Whilst generally not recommended for yachts, it can be utilized for major repairs and is the most common place for APS to sources spare parts.

Kupang: (Far East entry point) Comfortable anchorage and major port of entry if coming from Australia. Kupang itself doesn’t offer much in the way of attractions; however, the south island of Rote is a famous surf and fishing spot with interesting topography and lagoons to explore. The capital city of the province of East Nusa Tenggara is perched in the southwestern part of Timor Island. Its favorable position in the south-eastern most part of Indonesia has made the city of Kupang into the first port of entry in Indonesian waters from Australia. And, the people in Timor are friendly and love to laugh, as do most Indonesians on the whole.

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stands as the first milepost for participating yachtsmen in the annual ‘Sail Indonesia’ event.

Each year, hundreds of yachts cross the open seas from Darwin, Australia sailing to Kupang, and from here to visit many known as well as remote Indonesian islands.

Padang: This is the capital of West Sumatra and a major logistics hub for visits out the Mentawai, Nias, Banyak and Telos groups of islands that are the world’s best and perhaps most famous surfing islands. These stunning and largely uninhabited islands are a paradise, comparable to the Maldives, with perfect waves on each corner of fringing reef.

Padang offers a good supply base international airport and seaport. Inland activities to the steamy dense tropical highland rainforests with Sumatran tigers, elephants, volcanos and orangutans can also provide a great experience.

Superyacht visit to the Spice Islands

Tual: The port of the of the stunning Kei (Kai) Islands, Tual is a sleeping town in the far east of Indonesia that offers an international check in port and relatively well supplied domestic airport, offering logistical support to superyachts and their guests and crew. The Kei islands are famous for their kilometer long powder white sand spits, flocks of pelicans and unexplored beaches and underwater world. A favourite among visiting yachts.

Sabang: (Weh Island) Sabang is a small port far in the north of Indonesia at the northern tip of Sumatra and a few days sail from Phuket, Sabang is a sleepy island with some stunning diving; world class and very interesting with underwater volcanic fissures. The island is relatively small and generally offers only a few days activity before proceed south along the west coast of Sumatra.

The beauty and adventure of cruising Indonesia far outweighs not having numerous quality facilities. This is where you will discover amazing experiences that will make you want to return again and again to the endless wonders of the enchanting country of Indonesia. ______________________________________ www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com Photos: Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia

Guiding Senses voyage in Raja Ampat

Superyacht at Bali Marina

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FEATURE: ELEMENTS – YACHT CHARTER AT ITS FINEST

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ELEMENTS – YACHT CHARTER AT ITS FINEST Maintained in sparkling condition and showcasing elegant design together with a uniquely stylish interior, 80m ELEMENTS is a truly extraordinary charter yacht. Cruising the delights of the Caribbean this winter and moving to the West Med for summer sunshine, she offers superb space and service that are highly sought-after by discerning charter guests.

Designed by Greek naval architects Alpha Marine and completed by Yachtley, Turkey, ELEMENTS was inspired by her owner's passion for quality and detail and delivered in 2019. She was constructed to Lloyd's classification with unrestricted SOLAS navigation and features two pairs of quantum stabilizers, ensuring maximum comfort is achieved for guests whilst underway. With an impressive top speed of 18.2 knots and

13 knots cruising, island-hopping is a breeze, while her excellent 7,000nm range ensures this ocean-going vessel is more than capable of long-distance adventures. Benefitting from advanced engineering features, she boasts the latest technology and high-quality equipment operating to the greatest safety standards.

Environmental protection has also been greatly considered with her hydrodynamic optimization resulting in reduced fuel consumption plus the installation of specific exhaust gas filters, modern waste treatment systems and a sophisticated recycling system for air conditioning.

Boasting a voluminous and enigmatic interior designed by Cristiano Gatto, ELEMENTS' contemporary exterior styling blends seamlessly with an array of timelessly classic interior features. With a décor highlighting

a range of precious marbles, rich fabrics, hand-woven carpets and complex ceiling designs, Gatto's eye for detail has served to accentuate and personalise the elegance of each area with touches of gold, silver and mother of pearl inlays. Each deck displays distinct qualities, including elegant Grecianstyle pillars as a focal point in the main salon and etched mirrored glass details and finecut crystal chandeliers in the opulent master suite. Influenced by the incredible Islamic/ Ottoman architecture in the mosques and palaces of Istanbul, this inspiration is evident throughout. The lavish ambience created throughout is thanks to spectacular decorative elements such as intricately etched glass and the dynamic use of precious materials, thus culminating in a uniquely sensuous pattern that serves to define the character of ELEMENTS.

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The salon on the main deck is the beating heart of the yacht and a hub for guests to gather.

Advancing from the aft deck, attention is drawn to the strikingly backlit onyx wall panels and the sensational marble flooring. Instead of one single functional area, the salon provides a range of seating zones for smaller groups to congregate and enjoy. The main lobby is adorned with a central glass elevator and from here nine of ELEMENTS' twelve luxurious suites are located, comprising four double and five twin staterooms. Rich fabrics and timber floors are a feature throughout, further accentuating the warm and welcoming ambience. Above is the exclusive owner's deck, configured as a private apartment, featuring two large VIP suites, each with luxury bathrooms, an office plus an exceptional cinema room arranged with nine reclining seats. The superbly luxurious owner's suite opens directly onto the sweeping foredeck, complete with Jacuzzi, where panoramic views abound. Placed on the bow is the helideck where a private helicopter can land with ease, while the SOLAS tenders are also recessed into this deck. At the opposite end, guests will relish the sumptuous and spacious dining room with opulent styling and two large tables to seat up to 24 people. One further level up and the impressive 180-degree

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panoramic lounge complete with fabulous bar is located on the bridge deck, opening onto the luxurious stern terrace with an array of seating.

This deck also hosts the captain's cabin, office and the wheelhouse.

Boarding ELEMENTS from the tender via either the folding transom or the large side platform, guests alight in the popular 140sqm beach club featuring two swim platforms, complete with elegant chaise-lounges serviced by a beautiful white and gold mosaic curved bar. In addition, this deck hosts the comprehensive wellness centre complete with well-equipped gym, Hammam spa with traditional mosaic décor and warm marble benches, plus a superb massage room. On the lower deck is also a full-beam galley/pantry, medical room and the crew quarters plus the vast array of water toys available to guarantee plenty of fun in the sun.

Guests on board ELEMENTS benefit from her considered design with privacy in mind, offering independent crew circulation as well insulation for noise control, while prioritising natural access to all decks ensuring effortless opportunities for socialising and recreation.

Her magnificent spaciousness provides the ability to host large parties or business events,

but without losing the personal touches and level of comfort. Looked after by her professional and enthusiastic captain and crew totalling 29, the opportunity to relax in the lap of luxury is a highly tempting proposition.

Flexible and versatile, with an incredible host of amenities, a charter on board ELEMENTS most certainly stands out from the crowd. ______________________________________ Ocean Independence enquiries@ocyachts.com www.oceanindependence.com

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

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BALEARIC YACHT DESTINATION - INTERVIEW WITH CAROLINE ANTLETT quit my job and I started working as a Charter for Northrop and Johnson two years ago, just in time for COVID so it was not the best timing but I’m so really glad I did it. I love Chartering, it is were I’m meant to be.

2. What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

1. Tell us a bit about yourself…

I’m from the north of England and when I started in the business, I had no experience with yachts at all. I had just finished the ski season working as a chef and was coming back to England to do a proper job, but I stopped in the south of France for one week and I meet a Captain and they told me they needed a Chef and ask me to come and work for him in the Yacht. And I said sure! I was young and I thought it was an amazing decision, and I am still glad that I did it.

I’m a Charter Manager and a Charter Brocker and I got to the industry many years ago now.

I was a Chef on board for 7 years and I was also Chef on sailing Yachts. And I worked both, private and commercial. And I manage two seasons with the usual cruising destinations to the French Riviera, Italian Riviera, etc. But also, I did a lot of different cruising of Papa New Guinee, Asian Tahiti, Indonesia, Panama Canal, The Galapagos... so I had an amazing time. But after 7 years I came to the end of wanting to be living on yachts, so I came ashore and I ended up working as a Yacht Manager for a very small Yacht Management Company and we dealt with a few yachts for Russian clients and that was great but after two and a half years I move to run the business development for a super yacht and private jet more fare. And I was doing business developments for several years, including for a yacht management company, but I always wanted to work in Charter. So, I

For me the most rewarding part of the job is being successful. Starting as a Charter Broker during the pandemic it was a hard job. So, for me when I have a client and they tell me they had the best week of their life and they start referring me to their friends and families you know you have done a good job. This sense of validation is an amazing feeling and I put everything into this. I put my heart and soul into planning the perfect Charter, making sure they have the perfect Yacht and itineraries, and by the end of the week they tell me they are so happy. That is what the point of it all is. Happy clients and doing well and improving in the job.

You live you house with your flip flops and your beach towel and you thing you are just going for a swim to the beach and before you know it you bump into someone and a minute later you are having lunch on a boat, a barbeque in the hills or drinks in a terrace. I think is more that in Mallorca everyday can become a great adventure.

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It’s a really difficult question because there are so many nice beaches, but my definitely favourite would be Cala Varquez. I like It especially because you can’t drive there directly so not many tourists go there. The reward for the effort of walking to this beach is just amazing. You can swim, snorkel, cliff jump... And this beach just has a nice vibe, you just hear more Spanish voices than tourist voices.

3. Describe each of the Balearic Islands with one word:

7. What is your opinion about the future of the yachting industry in the Balearics?

Mallorca: home Formentera: paradise Menorca: idyllic Ibiza: chic

I think is going to move to the strength of strength. I had so many requests this summer as a Charter Yacht in the Balearics. It got to the point where we simply run out of yachts, so I think It would be really great if we encourage more yachts to get the Balearic Charter license so that they can cruise here because the demand is here.

4. What are your hobbies here in the islands? (sport, food, events) I live by the beach in Cala Nova Marina so I love taking my paddle board beach with my dog. But I love doing sports in general often hiking, horse-riding, and going to the Palma Tenis Club. There are actually many things you can do in the island, it’s such a wonderful and social island.

As I told you I used to be a Chef, so I love my food and my wine and Mallorca has so many good restaurants and vineyards that you can go to. Such a great gastronomy in the island. But to sum up, I like to be really healthy and I like to be unhealthy with the food, enjoy drinks with friends in restaurants. Sort of a simple life but a really good one.

5. What’s your most anecdote in the Balearics?

I don’t have an especially crazy day; I think every day you can have thin unexpected adventure.

8. What advantages do you think the yachting industry has in the Balearic Islands, compared to other places?

I think the Balearic offer so much for the charter industry. You just have so many options in one area. If you want something more laidback and relaxed you Menorca. Or if something more international and glamour then you have Mallorca. And if you want something more crazy parties but also a few tranquil areas you have Ibiza. So, for what is a relatively small area, it just gives you so many different environments in which you can be.

And you can keep coming back because there is always so much to explore.

The Balearics offer you more of a tranquil Mediterranean island ambience when you arrive, that you don’t have in other parts

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of the Mediterranean. You are combining this with a great quality of food and wine.

All of these things together make for such a fantastic combination.

9. If you had to recommend the islands to

another charter broker or manager, what would you say?

I would tell them that they have to come here and see for themselves. Once you are here you don’t need to explain anything. When I moved

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to Mallorca some of my friends and family were surprised, and then they came and they realized that it’s a paradise. And there is only so much that photographs and descriptions can do, so come and experience it yourself.

RODRIGO SANZ INTERVIEW

Rodrigo Sanz, CEO of Pro-Rigging, recently sat down with the Balearic Marine Cluster to talk to us about his company that he started in 2009 in Mallorca and how he views the current situation in the yachting industry.

Describe your company and the differential value that you offer.

My company is called Pro-Rigging and we are dedicated to doing all rigging on boats which means, quite simply, that we take care of everything from the deck to the top of the boat. We service the rigging, we repair all of the parts of the boat, we tune them up, and we make sure that boats, especially sailing boats, have all of the rigging components in good shape to go sailing safely. One of our main differences is that we try to give a specialised, high-quality service to each client and treat them as an individual person. We are a small company but we try to put in our very best effort for our clients to make sure that the boat is in the perfect condition for sailing.

What is your vision of the sector and your perspective? Do you have any reflections on the current situation?

I think the nautical industry in Mallorca is, if

not the most important, could be the most important, second only to the hotels and the holiday industry. I think we have a really good market here with really good professionals and I believe that we all need to work together to keep the industry growing and growing. We need to look after our clients and make sure that we work hard not to damage the industry.

In Mallorca, we have the advantage of the climate and we have really good infrastructure to carry out all of our jobs. If we all keep pushing forward, the industry can grow a lot more and we will be one of the best destinations in the world. I think it is worth bearing in mind that this industry provides a lot of jobs which is a major advantage for people that wish to launch a career.

What would you highlight about the work of the Balearic Marine Cluster?

I think that the work that the Balearic Marine Cluster is doing for all of the companies is amazing and it helps us a lot. It helps us feel part of one big family, as a big group which gives a lot of strength to some companies that are not very big. When we all get together, with the help of the Balearic Marine Cluster, we all feel part of something bigger. It also gives us the strength to fight for things when we need them.

From your point of view, what advantages do you get for being part of the cluster?

I think it is a really good thing to be part of the Balearic Marine Cluster because we have different companies all working together, we all share information, we share clients, and

we make each other better by helping each other. One idea from one company can help you and they can help point out things that you can learn from. As I said, being together as a family makes us all feel a lot stronger and bigger which is a really good thing. Also, every company is able to grow which for me is very important. ______________________________________ balearicmarinecluster.com

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MARINA PORT DE MALLORCA AND MARINA PALMA CUARENTENA CLEAN UP WASTE IN THE WATERS OF THE PORT OF PALMA Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena, both marinas of IPM IMG group, every year remove waste from the waters of the port of Palma.

Each year, the dock staff with a group of divers dive into the port waters to extract all kinds of objects thrown into the sea such as shopping carts, wheels, electric scooters, bicycles and even rubbish bins.

This activity is part of the environment preservation plan of both marinas to preserve and raise awareness among citizens of caring for the environment.

Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena have cleaned the seabed of the port of Palma removing waste together with a team of divers. An activity that is carried out every year to extract the waste that is thrown into the sea, polluting the water and affecting the marine biodiversity that resides in it.

Both marinas were involved in removing many objects that people had thrown into the water.

Numerous walkers on the Paseo Marítimo came to see what the divers were extracting from the bottom of the harbour, being very surprised to see all kinds of urban objects covered by small molluscs which quickly adhere to the surfaces. From shopping carts, bicycles, fences, scooters, wheels, traffic signs and even rubbish bins were emerging slowly to the surface to everyone’s surprise.

The day began with the exploration and marking of the elements by the divers, who in the dark were detecting each of the objects and tied them with ropes marked with buoys.

Then began the extraction works, slowly, pulling the ropes, which were helping to lift the different items of garbage. All these objects were thrown into a skip that is subsequently sent to be recycled.

Both marinas carry out different activities and actions throughout the year, following their environmental preservation plan, and one of them is to immerse themselves in the waters of the port and extract from them the large amounts of waste that are thrown into the sea every year. An activity with two important objectives, on the one hand to clean the seabed of these polluting elements for water and marine flora and fauna. And on the other hand, make citizens aware of the importance of

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not throwing anything into the sea, respecting and caring for it as the precious and limited asset that it is.

Both Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena have numerous environmental certifications in which they have worked for years to contribute to the preservation of the environment and reduce its pollution, such as ISO 14001, EMAS, the Carbon Footprint registry and the Blue Flag recognition.

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NEW TITLE FOR PALMA BOATSHOW The Palma International Boat Show, integrating the Palma Superyacht Village, returns to the usual show dates at the start of the yachting season.

The next edition of the show will be held in the port of Moll Vell in Palma from April 28 to May 1, 2022.

The Palma International Boat Show (PIBS), integrating the Palma Superyacht Village returns this year to the customary time slot at the start of the season, taking advantage of the Labour Day long weekend. The event will be held from April 28 to May 1, 2022 in the port of Moll Vell in Palma and will be organized jointly by the Government Institute for Business Innovation (IDI), and Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA).

As customary, the exhibitors of the previous edition have had the first option to book the same stand they occupied before. This pre-

registration period finalized in November 2021, and the event organization is now dealing with the applications from new exhibitors and those previous exhibitors who didn´t exhibit in 2021, but who want to return this year.

Certain sections are already fully booked, but as some areas had to be excluded from the show in 2021, more space is available again, allowing a limited number of newcomers to join in 2022.

To promote this edition, two new interlinked websites have been launched; (www. palmainternationalboatshow.com and www. palmasuperyachtvillage.com). On the websites interested companies can apply for exhibition spaces, and people planning a visit can find all the necessary information.

The Palma International Boat Show 2022 converts the Balearic Islands once again into the focal point of professional and recreational yachting in the Mediterranean, and hosts worldwide premières of new products of an industry considered strategic for the economy of the islands. In addition to the exhibition of new boats, equipment and nautical services, the fair integrates the Palma Superyacht Village, previously known as the Palma Superyacht Show, containing a large exhibition of superyachts over 24 meters in length for sale and charter, and an area for refit and repair of superyachts.

The last edition of the Palma International Boat Show had 227 exhibitors and 185 boats on display, spread over a show ground of more than 80,000 square meters.

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LINKS MARINE - CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MARINE METALWORKING IN MALLORCA

Over the last 20 years Links Marine has strived to attain its position as one of the most highly regarded welding, fabrication and machining services on the island working with some of the finest yachts in the world. Based close to Palma, Jason Murrell started the company back in 2001 with just 3 team members. Over the last 20 years the company has evolved and grown and now has an outstanding team of highly skilled specialists including Lloyds registered welders, a machine shop and a Marine Engineer.

It is fitting that during their 20th anniversary the company completed its biggest challenge to date. This latest accomplishment was one of the largest ever structural refits to take place in the STP boatyard on the MY Lady Rose.

The main scope of works was to completely reshape the back of the boat allowing

for a complex redesign of the transom to accommodate a larger swim platform as well as two curved stairwells from the back deck, all in aluminium. Long before the word Covid had entered our vocabulary, Jason was poring over artists’ impressions with the captain of MY Lady Rose (Richard Kennedy). These initial concept drawings were then refined by the naval architects and drawn up into working plans which had to be authorised by class (ABS). It was then Links Marine’s job to turn these into reality using creative solutions to solve the tough technical problems the project produced, all under ABS rules of compliance.

One such challenge was working with the computer-generated drawings and trying to fit them to the imperfections of a 35 year old boat.

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Obenza from Links Marine leading the team of specialist welders and just as the new swim deck slowly began to take form the pandemic hit and the refit then took on a whole new dimension. The owners realised they would not be able to use the boat for the foreseeable future so phase 2 of the project was brought forward into 2020. The second phase of the structural change was to extend the sundeck by 9 metres, reposition the crane for the tenders and finally add fixed furniture. In a time of huge uncertainty for every company, Links Marine was extremely lucky to have had the opportunity of working solidly throughout 2020 and into 2021.

Links Marine got to work water cutting the aluminium sections for the sundeck and prefabricating them in their workshop. After that, they were craned into the boat and welded in place on board using a staggering 6,500 kgs of aluminium to complete the job.

After the refit was finally completed towards the end of 2021, including new bulwarks, paint job, teak decks, sofa beds, bar, toilet and engine rebuild, the owners were at last able to travel and see the stunning transformation to their boat commenting that they wouldn’t have recognised her sitting in the dock if they hadn’t seen her name!

As well as providing a complete marine welding and machining service, Links Marine is also one of the leading suppliers of anchors, chains and swivels in the Balearics. They work with all metals including steel, aluminium, copper nickel and titanium and can design, repair or manufacture any type of component in high polished 316 stainless steel to give a beautifully flawless finish. They can also design and fabricate custom cradles for hard standing, stainless steel biminis, sun awnings and spray hoods, as well as large structural hull work in steel and aluminium working to various compliance rules.

In their workshop in Marratxi, just a stone’s throw from Palma, the machine shop can work with thermoplastics such as Delrin and Vesconite to produce bushes, anchor rollers, bearings and pins.

Their reputation has led beyond the world of

superyachts and they are often commissioned to design and construct metalwork for both commercial and residential premises including staircases, pergolas and other beautifully creative custom pieces.

Jason grew up learning how to maintain and repair boats in his parents’ boatyard in London and later become a Captain running coasters between Holland and England. With the knowledge, experience, sheer dedication and hard work of the last 20 years, Links Marine have earned the reputation of being able to advise and provide practical solutions to almost any technical problem on board.

(MY Lady Rose was launched on 11 March 1986, having been built in Japan by Hitachi Zosen commercial yard with Jack Hargrave as the Naval Architect, this beautiful motor yacht has had several incarnations including Calliope, Katamarino and Big D. Its main structure is of aluminium and she has an overall length of 45m, 9m beam and 2.5m draft with a gross registered tonnage of 474.) ______________________________________ Links Marine Calle Licorers Nave 8D, Poligono de Marratxi linksmarine.es (+34) 971 229 717

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BOATS.CO.UK REJOINS FAIRLINE IN MALLORCA & UK British boatbuilder, Fairline Yachts, reappointed Boats.co.uk as the latest addition to its dealer network. As a distributor for the Balearic Islands from its Cala d’Or, Mallorca, base and from its Essex Marina head office in the UK, the Boats.co.uk teams will operate as Fairline Cala d’Or and Fairline East Coast (UK) respectively providing sales and aftercare from both locations.

In Mallorca, Boats.co.uk will work in collaboration with Fairline’s existing dealers in Menorca, South Mallorca and Ibiza to offer sales and aftersales operation across the islands.

Boats.co.uk is one of the UK’s largest boat sales centres. Most recently representing Princess Yachts, Boats.co.uk was previously a Fairline dealer for 12 years up to 2015.

In November 2021, Fairline announced Paul Grys would succeed Peter McNulty as its new chief executive officer, while in September 2021 the boatbuilder secured extra finance to fuel increased boat production and meet the rise in customer demand.

James Barke, managing director at Boats. co.uk, says: “It is great to be back working with the team at Fairline again. We share the same vision, to provide the very best boating experience, and with our highly skilled team we can offer our clients both outstanding yachts and a first-class after-sales service. Fairline has a host of exciting new product launches in the pipeline and, having sold a large number Fairline yachts previously, we know our

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customers have a great affinity with the brand.

We’re looking forward to presenting Fairline to our clients across the East Coast of the UK and the Balearics, where there are more Fairlines per square kilometre than anywhere else in the world.”

Fairline sales director, James Powell, adds: “Boats.co.uk have an unrivalled reputation

and years of Fairline experience so we are very pleased to welcome them back to the Fairline family. The appointment of Boats.co.uk is a clear demonstration of our continued focus on strengthening our dealer network in key yachting destinations around the world. We look forward to working with James, Nick and their teams to deliver the outstanding Fairline experience our clients expect.”

OCEAN INDEPENDENCE INTRODUCE TWO NEW FACES IN PALMA DE MALLORCA from his sales industry success, with a specific focus on highlighting superyacht sustainability and economics to his clients. A keen golfer in his spare moments, Andreas will divide his time between the Palma and Hamburg offices.

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Ocean Independence is delighted to announce that Andreas Hoffman and Caroline Hillier have joined the busy Balearics team, further strengthening the enthusiastic sales and charter line-up in the Palma de Mallorca office.

Already firmly established as well known faces in the industry they both bring a host of excellent skills and knowledge across their areas of experience.

Andreas Hoffman

Andreas was fuelled by his parents' passion for sailing from childhood and subsequently drew inspiration from this with his own family.

Unsurprisingly, Andreas continued to pursue a career in yachting, progressing steadily to his former position as Head of Sales.

Now joining Ocean Independence as a Senior Yacht Broker, he brings widespread experience

Caroline began her yachting career in 2005 as a successful industry photographer, where she established a broad network of prominent clients. Founding a multi-disciplined brand and PR communications company in 2012, working with a wide cross-section of leading brands, this deepened her experience and understanding of the large yacht industry. With her eye for detail and familiarity across the superyachting landscape, Caroline will bring expertise and knowledge to her new role as Charter Broker. Always keen to be out on the water, Caroline's passion for all-things nautical underpins her work ethic.

If you would like any further details or to arrange a specific interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch. ______________________________________ Amanda Thibaut Media & PR Manager amanda@ocyachts.com

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SAN LORENZO LATEST SALE recognisable style of Sanlorenzo, of which it will soon become the new flagship.

Over time, Sanlorenzo's superyacht models have become iconic thanks to their unmistakable design, which combines purity of line with balanced proportions, and above all to the innovations that each of them has introduced. These two fundamental aspects are destined to meet once again to give life to a unique product tailored to the owner's requirements.

Sanlorenzo reaches an important new milestone with the Superyacht Division: in a 2021 characterised by outstanding commercial satisfaction and excellent financial performance, the Company has signed the contract for the manufacturing of the largest superyacht ever to be built by the shipyard. The sale was finalised through the international broker house Edmiston and the new project will be delivered to its European owner in spring 2025.

The sale of this new superyacht, which coincides with the sale of further 2 units of the 62Steel line, crowns a record-breaking year for Sanlorenzo's Superyacht Division which is proud to have already closed 15 contracts to date in 2021.

Since 2007, the year when the first metal superyacht was delivered, there have been 39 units in use in addition to the 21 vessels currently under construction, to be delivered in the next four years, totalling 60 units, as further confirmation of the shipyard's prestige on the world superyacht scene.

«The 72Steel is aiming to become one of the new protagonists of the Sanlorenzo range, thanks also to the hybrid diesel-electric engine system, which confirms again the

Company's increasing attention to the future, constantly studying concrete solutions to reduce the impact of its yachts on the marine ecosystem. The hybrid diesel-electric engine system represents a combination of innovative solutions which make it possible to significantly reduce emissions into the atmosphere and the sea, ensure high levels of comfort and rationalise the spaces dedicated to the engine area in favour of the internal volume available for owners and guests, thus presenting itself as a new paradigm for superyachts of this size» stated Antonio Santella, New Product Development Director of Sanlorenzo’s Superyacht Division.

Between sustainability and design: the new model – With its 72 metres in length, five decks and a volume of 1850 GT, the 72Steel will be a completely new project with respect to its predecessors, while sharing the immediately

Interpreting the external lines of the 72Steel will be Studio Zuccon International Project, which has already created several prestigious projects for Sanlorenzo, while the interiors will be furnished to meet the owner's specific requirements. The owner's cabin will have a dedicated deck – the Owner's deck – above the Bridge deck and will occupy an entire deck of the yacht. The Main deck will be the area reserved for guests with lounge areas and 5 spacious cabins. One of the model's special features will be an extensive wellness area to ensure relaxation for all guests on board.

Superyacht Division, performance in the first 9 months 2021 – Sanlorenzo, listed on Euronext STAR Milan, approved on 4 November the consolidated results as at 30 September 2021. The Superyacht Division generated Net Revenues New Yachts of €133.2 million, equal to 31.1% of the total, up by 33.5% compared to the first nine months of 2020, driven by the Steel line and the new X-Space range, which was extremely well received even before its launch.On the same occasion, Sanlorenzo also confirmed the Group's guidance for 2021, which foresees a double-digit growth of the main metrics (Net Revenues New Yachts, EBITDA, Net Profit, Investments and Net Financial Position), supported by an order intake of €381.1 million in the third quarter, which led the backlog to a record level of €1.2 billion.

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20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR ABSOLUTE BOAT CARE S.L, MALLORCA SPECIALISTS IN FLAWLESS YACHT FINISHES

When it comes to the very specialist application of flawless yacht finishes, Absolute Boat Care S.L. is the company that more and more yachts are turning to. Headed up by the charismatic Duncan Sykes, MD, his team of highly skilled specialists have provided first-class finishes to some of the most beautiful yachts in the world. From the beautiful 55m SY Marie to the spectacular 135m MY Dilbar, they have created flawless results every time.

Reaching their 20th Anniversary is something to be extremely proud of as the company has come a long way from its humble origins back in 2001. Starting out with a small varnishing team in the early noughties and steadily working up through the ranks to a current team of 30 professional yacht finishers, Absolute Boat Care S.L. has the experience and expertise to produce superb results from their varnish,

paint, polish and antifoul applications, as well as gel coat repairs.

Absolute Boat Care S.L. was awarded the distribution rights for the entire Absolute Magnitude range of eco-products, something that demonstrates their desire to be part of the Superyacht industry’s move towards a greener future. This great environmentally-friendly product range includes teak cleaner, wood protector, eco washes and surface polishes.

They also have the rights to apply, sell and distribute the revolutionary Hydroliq COVID virus-killing disinfectant solution and atomiser for yachts, a real health and safety necessity in the industry right now. This new product was launched at Absolute’s stand during the Palma Boat Show in May 2021.

Managing Director, Duncan gained 15 years

of experience as a crew member and Captain back in the day, meaning he was able to establish a good, solid network of friends and associates from those times. He also enjoys getting involved in racing on board many of his clients’ yachts whenever he can. This mutual camaraderie, loyalty and support has played a big part in getting Absolute Boat Care to where it is now. In fact, Workshop Manager, AJ has been working with Duncan since the company started 20 years ago! Also, Mick Gow, Project Manager, who re-joined the team 6 years ago, has also played an important part in its growth. This has meant that not only can Absolute Boat Care enjoy its successes, but has also been able to give something back to the wonderful island that offered up its great opportunities, by employing local people and supporting a couple of local charities too.

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Absolute Boat Care S.L. has seen how the industry has grown over the past two decades and fondly remembers when it was more personal, everyone knew each other and there was a good, solid teamwork ethos, which Duncan is keen to keep alive despite the boom and phenomenal growth of the yachting industry in Palma de Mallorca. As is commonplace when businesses become larger, they also tend to become less personal but despite having had opportunities to grow the business even more, Duncan has recognised the value in keeping things more intimate as this ensures great teamwork, quality and reliability every time. If any one of these key components is neglected, this would not only be a setback to the project being worked on, but could also damage their great reputation.

It is very refreshing to find the ‘less is more’ ethos still exists and is clear to see by the company’s success.

On speaking with Emma Rutterford, Commercial Manager, it is apparent that not only does the team enjoy the charisma and great humour that the captain of the ship provides, but also how their reputation has continued to grow as they enjoy excellent rates of client loyalty and retention. They are also continuously gaining

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new clients, especially with Palma becoming more and more renowned as a refit centre and with bigger and bigger yachts coming here.

One thing that does seem certain due to the dedication and meticulous service provided, is that Absolute Boat Care will be around for plenty more anniversaries to come! ______________________________________ Absolute Boat Care S.L. STP Boatyard, Muelle Viejo, s/n, 07012 Palma www.absoluteboatcare.net (+34) 649 989 909 Written by Text Perfect textperfect@outlook.com

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E3 SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Happy New Year to everyone from the whole e3 Team in Europe and the USA! Like many of you, I travelled to visit family during the Christmas and New Year holidays and spent an inordinate amount of time filling in forms, taking Covid tests and self-isolating in order to do so. However, in the preceding autumn months, I had already got my hand in by travelling around Europe and the USA. With the new variants around, taking a test before you leave clearly makes the most sense.

I am much happier getting on an aircraft knowing everyone else on board has already had a negative test. It seems to me that those countries which require negative tests both before departure and after arrival are simply trying to rip us off to line the pockets of the inefficient testing facilities in their own countries.

Let’s hope this all gets easier and more sensible during 2022.

The Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting was our final event at the end of 2021. The Meeting returned this year after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It was small and compact with only sixteen boats registered as the restrictions continue. It was a challenge to organise, and I congratulate Paul Deeth and his team in having made it happen.

However, the rest of the docks in English and Falmouth Harbours gradually filled up with yachts, not officially at the Meeting, and in total there were about thirty yachts on the docks who were making Antigua their first stop-off point in the Caribbean for the start of the 2022 charter and race season.

Our US colleagues Sharon Phillips and Joel

Koves were able to provide large number of these yachts with our very popular Big Data Caribbean 4G SIMs. These SIMs can now be remotely reconfigured for use with our Big Data USA or Big Data Global service, so if a yacht has a random itinerary there is no need to deliver new physical SIMs. And many yachts in Antigua already have our DirecTV Caribbean TVRO decoders installed with subscriptions active for the season ahead. In addition, we were able to introduce some of the yachts currently using conventional VSAT to the Viasat VSAT service and our own eSAT Hybrid Communications Solution.

My Maritime and Predictions for 2022

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Technology

I foresee that there will be some very interesting advances in alternative energy, alternative power generation systems for yachts, and in satellite communications.

Wave and Tidal Power When I was at university, I spent a summer working under the guidance of Professor Stephen Salter on his famous wave power project that was designed to extract power from the waves. It was called the Nodding Duck or alternatively the Edinburgh Duck.

Unfortunately, the funding for that project was terminated by the UK Conservative government of the time in deference to the development of nuclear fuel and oil-fuelled energy. This was back in the 80’s. Imagine how much further ahead we would be now in terms of renewable energy if this had been working for the last 40 years…

However, much to my delight I was pleased to see that the UK government announced in mid-November 2021 its biggest investment since then into tidal power. They will invest £20 million per year in Tidal Stream electricity as part of their renewable energy action scheme.

This will kickstart a new tidal energy industry and strengthen energy security by adding to the diversity of the existing alternative energy schemes of wind and solar to generate renewable electricity supplies for the UK, but also technology that can be used globally.

It’s also worth noting that here in Spain, more than half (51.5%) of total electricity generation nationwide comes from renewable technologies – that’s an impressive increase

of 19.5% on 2020, and a trend which is set to rise each year. Not surprisingly, the principal sources of renewable energy here are wind and solar – not much scope for tidal energy in the Med! Fuel cells: Lürssen Yacht’s new concept 98m yacht Alice We have known for some time that Lürssen has been developing fuel cell technology to power their yachts of tomorrow, and at the end of last year they announced their concept yacht Alice which demonstrates the full capabilities, not just in power generation, but also in energy saving. Alice is their roadmap for their future builds.

Alice promises to be “climate-neutral’. When she is slowly cruising, she uses emission free fuel cells which generate electricity based on hydrogen reformed from green methanol which is said to provide up to a 1,000 nautical mile emission free range.

Her heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system has been designed to reduce and recover waste heat which is then used for onboard climate control. She has also been styled to use mirrored glass windows which not only provide privacy, but also acts as thermal insulation.

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications I have been providing technical updates about the new, up and coming, LEO satellite constellations for some years now. We will see LEO connectivity come to life this year with the first yachts connecting to a high speed, low latency service using a marine antenna. I am cautiously optimistic with this news as we will be involved with the initial trials, and I will keep you informed throughout the year through this column and social media.

Most people will know about Elon Musk’s Starlink service that is already working on land in the USA and Europe with the area of coverage being extended continuously. There is an unknown period to go before Starlink can be used offshore, as new satellites need to be launched with Inter Satellite Links (ISL), a Starlink maritime terminal is required, and onboard integration will be required. We hope to be trialling with an already proven maritime terminals using the OneWeb LEO constellation, which will have northern hemisphere coverage by midsummer and will have full global coverage by early 2023.

Watch this space. The promise of LEO has been higher bandwidth and lower latency. In 2022 we will experience the reality so let’s see if it’s true!

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gotten into the field of telecommunications, and I have to say that it is truly exciting. The support helpdesk engineer position is not easy. On many occasions, remote work makes troubleshooting difficult, but it is appreciated that our customers always help us as much as possible. And of course, I thank my colleagues, who have made my adaptation to e3 really fast, and I feel very integrated into the team.

But I´m not thinking about work all the time, and in my free time I love to hike the mountains. The mountains of Mallorca are especially magical, even although the island is undoubtedly better known for its beaches.

I also like to paint pictures, although it is sometimes difficult for me to find inspiration. ______________________________________ Meet Daniel Gonzalez, Support Desk Engineer I was born in Barcelona, that's where I grew up and completed my degree in Electronic Engineering. I worked in many different companies but none of them attracted me especially. I couldn´t find a sector in which to develop professionally so I decided to travel, firstly doing a Leonardo Da Vinci internship in Ireland, and then the following year I did an EVS (European Volunteer Service) in Portugal and after this, I began to think about taking a different direction in my career.

Even though I grew up in Barcelona, the place where I truly found my professional vocation is Mallorca. I started in the nautical industry

specializing in navigation equipment with Estay Electronics and later Horizon Marine Electronics; step by step I gradually returned to working in the field of my professional studies.

It is a great challenge to work with superyachts, as you must be very aware of the smallest detail and the demand of the market means you need to be at the forefront of technological development and systems. However, on the other hand you can still occasionally find equipment in which you have to dust off a manual from 20 years ago, because there are still boats that have such a robust system that it never fails!

It has been thanks to e3 Systems that I have

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THE CREW COACH Poppy Spencer asserted that narcissism is three things. First and foremost, it's about control or power. It's about winning no matter what the terms are of that. And so the narcissist always gets a dopamine fix whenever they feel like they've won or they've gained control which is why the reward centre in the brain lights up for them.

Have you ever questioned whether a person is a narcissist?

In a recent poll I did with my Instagram followers, I was taken aback when 100 percent of the voters said they have worked with a narcissist onboard.

When I asked the Crew what narcissistic behaviours were they exposed to, this is what they had to say…

• Bullying • Gaslighting • Shaming • Blaming • Not admitting to mistakes • Lies • Making you feel inadequate because they are threatened by you • Guilt-tripping In addition, a Crew member sent me this message perhaps you can relate…

“I recognised the traits in our chief stew, months ago. We are only a crew of 7 so it is very clear to see. I’ve approached the Capt about it but not much is happening. She has really affected the new deck stew and lays into me at times also but she knows it doesn’t bear

well with me and I’ll stand up to her. I know she is massively insecure within her new position as Head Stew. I cannot even discuss menus / daily guests dietary with the boss on my own without her standing by my side 2 mins after the owner and I are talking - even he has seen it. He is an awesome owner - you can just chat with him at any time he wants to engage, so we are lucky. But if anyone talks to him alone she will if she sees it come up and immediately listen in and try to be part of it. So very frustrating- but I see that as one of her insecurities ... I feel for her about this and have addressed things many times but realise she will never listen or take onboard, she has a problem that needs to be worked upon and addressed. Our mate is leaving because he cannot deal with her and the way she is treating the younger stew and to be honest after more than 30yrs in this industry I am not too far behind him. I really don’t need this! There is more to life than dealing with someone like this on a daily basis …”

Recently in The Crew Coach membership (TCC Tribe) was had two guest experts specialize in dealing with narcissim and how to have “hearthealthy” communication.

The purpose of the membership is not only to connect Crew with like-minded individuals but to inspire and empower through education.

And while it seems counterintuitive, the narcissist is also someone who has incredibly low self-esteem and self-worth, you wouldn't think that's the case, usually, they're egocentric and, and braggadocious. And that's because they're so insecure and so that's the way they cover their insecurities up. They tend to have enormous issues that have never been dealt with, usually from childhood. And what happens is that they usually prey upon the vulnerable who are usually kind, thoughtful, or are people pleasers. And they take advantage of them and project their insecurities, their self-hatred onto them. And that's where gaslighting comes in, is that they make her/him believe that whatever reality she/he thought might've happened actually didn’t. They'll actually believe that they are the guilty party after a period of time. They may say things like I know I caused this, I know I brought this on.

And so they, they accept the shame and the guilt and the blame for so many scenarios, even little tiny things. It's, unfortunately, so horribly manipulative and what is scary is that it might even be subconscious for the narcissists. They may not even know that they're doing it.

Sometimes they do, but it's like a slow drip and finally, after months and months, the victim doesn't even understand how they got to where they are.

How to deal with a narcissist on a vessel, for instance, it's really hard. First of all, I would never say the word narcissist to anyone.

I would never use that word. So like, Jackie (TCC Tribe member), where you would say, “okay, enough, I'm not doing this anymore”. I'm not going to accept or tolerate this inappropriate disrespectful behaviour… And so you create the barometer or the marker, therefore, you decide when you're going to tolerate it or not. I think any kind of confrontation toward a narcissist is usually going to backfire. It usually does and so you don't ever want to come in blazing because they actually like a fight.

You asked the question how do you fire them?

You know, you can almost expect a conflict if you're trying to fire one, that they will never acknowledge that they've done things wrong or have been inappropriate, I would never use ‘you’ statements, I would say ‘I’ statements, I would say, “I just don't feel that our values are aligned anymore,” the less you say the better.

Here is some additional information on atypical narcissistic traits: A Sense of Entitlement A common sign of people with narcissism is the belief that they are superior to others and therefore think that they deserve special treatment. They believe that others should comply with their wishes and that the rules

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don’t apply to them or they should be exempt from the rules.

Manipulative Behaviour They can come across as charming, however, over time the flattery will subside and they will put their needs first. Manipulative and controlling behaviour are common traits of narcissism.

Need for Admiration They love having their ego stroked and will search for praise and admiration. They do not shy away from bragging or exaggerating their accomplishments.

Arrogance They think that it is ok to belittle or shame others who they deem to be inferior Lack of Empathy They have the inability to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and tend to rather brush off others’ feelings, needs and wants.

Now I am sure you are wondering how do I effectively work with a narcissist so that I am not left feeling frustrated and drained.

1. Educate yourself, information is power.

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you can understand the narcissist’s drivers for motivation, you will be in a better position to respond to inappropriate behaviours.

2. Create boundaries. Be clear about your boundaries, know what you are prepared to tolerate and what you are not. If the behaviour is impacting your mental health or ability to do your work, I would recommend moving on. Very difficult to change a narcissist’s way of being. It may upset or cause a rift with the narcissist, but that’s OK, you need to put yourself first.

3. Be mindful of your wording. Narcissists don’t take negative or constructive feedback well. I would suggest using assertive communication and avoid justifying yourself.

4. Create a support system ( one of the reason why TCC Tribe exists it provides exemplary support). Working and living with a narcissist can lead to you questioning your abilities, feelings of low self-esteem, confusion, and self-doubt.

5. See a counsellor. As I said before you can’t expect to change someone however you can change your reactions and choices. Therapy not only provides you with a safe space to be heard but it also provides you with practical skills and strategies that will increase your resilience and

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help you make better choices. For more on crew counselling visit www.thecrewcoach.com Feel free to get in touch with me at karine@ thecrewcoach.com if you have any questions regarding this article. ______________________________________ The Crew Coach Karine Rayson karine@thecrewcoach.com

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INVISIBLE PERSONALITIES

You can't deny it, "Invisible Crew" is a catchy name for a company. Hear it once and you won't forget it anymore. Once in a while it concerns crew: "What do you mean? Do you want us to be invisible on a -30m yacht?"

Of course not! On the contrary, I would (almost) say... The idea is that we match you with the owner, program, yacht that will experience your presence as... non intrusive. Or, better said, as part of the program. It is not at all about being as quiet as possible and hiding out of sight as much as possible. The crew adds the bright colours to the holiday on board.

Like that waiter you know. The one who clearly remembers your face, if not your name, and always presents the menu and the food with a certain flair that is part of his personality.

Because we use personality tests as part of our detailed selection process, we know that many -not all- of our most successful crew members have an extraverted element to their personality. They are not invisible at all!

However, they do know how to do the hardest part of running a Pocket Superyacht, which is: maintaining the personal / professional relationship with guests and owners.

Crew can become very visible however, when they are a source of concern or frustration for guests and owners.

One of the most common issues we hear of is

crew approaching owners for help with their job. When crew have no support in making important operational decisions, if they can't get a second opinion from a manager or consultant who knows the yacht, someone to confirm the decision and share the liability, crew will feel forced to turn to the owners for help.

Our clients appreciate that their crew is supported by experienced people who have a network of experts they can consult to make sure the owners are presented with well motivated options. This allows owners to make simple educated decisions. It also prevents their holidays being interrupted by staff meetings, discussing crew dynamics and the technical issues of the yacht.

Another way our crews are Invisible is that they deal with -inevitable- technical failures in a graceful manner. One of the easiest things to do is refraining from cursing and venting their frustration about a faulty piece of equipment, in company of guests and owners. Depending on how interested the owner is about the engine room, they might share some details and explain how they will deal with it. However, the focus will always be on causing minimum discomfort and interruption of the fun for the guests.

Because our clients are generally people who want to have minimal involvement in the

operations of the yacht, we started applying the acronym TLC: Treat'm Like Charter-guests.

Applying the original meaning Tender Love and Care is part of that but the focus is on shielding them off, at least during their holiday on board, from operational hassle and giving them a blissful, 5 star experience.

And as for keeping the yacht shiny and spotless, if that happens in an invisible manner, it's nothing less than magic! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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VESPER & JONGKIND VICTRON SET-UP

During the wintering of 2020 – 2021, the Research Vessel TOFTEVAAG was prepared for a mission in the SW Mediterranean to combat illegal driftnets and ghost fishing. Invisible crew has assisted the non-profit Alnitak in this process. The aim of Toftevaag is to gather data and images of these activities in order to present the European Commission (DGMARE – ICES – EEA), ICCAT and the FAO General Fisheries Council of the Mediterranean with proof of the alarming situation that we have reached in the last five years.

The recovery centres of the Mediterranean are already saturated with turtles found entangled, and biologists have already highlighted that this is the main risk to marine turtles during their oceanic juvenile life stage.

More and more fishers and navigators have become aware and are now proactive in the reporting of IUU and ghost fishing, as well as in the rescue of entangled turtles. Alnitak, in collaboration with SASEMAR is issuing information on how sailors can do this in an optimal way that is safe for them and that increases the chances of survival of the turtle.

One key message is “Do not cut off the line, but call 112!”, so that a team of specialists can assist in the rescue.

IUU and ghost gear adrift is not only a risk to marine wildlife. It is also a threat to sustainable fisheries and safe navigation. This is why navigators and fishers are asked to send in reports and ideally georeferenced photographs that can be used officially.

In its mission hunting for illegal fishers along the coasts of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, the Toftevaag depends on technology for the efficiency of its campaign and also for safety.

Jongkind installed an entirely new set-up that can be monitored by Jongkind from Palma de Malloorca. New batteries, a new engine alternator, solar panels, a new Victron inverter / charger ensure that Toftevaag is able to operate for days at sea, looking out for illegal fishing gear in coordination with legal fishers and patrol boats that provide information of the illegal driftnetting fleets.

Toftevaag is a historic Norwegian fishing boat, built in 1910. In 1990 she was converted

by Alnitak for a new mission as research boat for the conservation of the natural and cultural treasures of the Mediterranean Sea. On board Toftevaag you could take a black & white photograph that could be from 1910.

Yet, on board the research depends mainly on high tech methods of telemetry such as the acoustic tracking of cetaceans and the satellite tracking of turtles. Toftevaag integrates this data in the NOAA and SOCIB multi-platform ocean observation and forecasting systems.

At http://apps.socib.es/dapp/ you can actually follow some of this work and also the tarcks of turtles as Gloria and Coralviu that are now actively transmitting.

Over the last 32 years, Alnitak has specialised in this science and its contribution to public policy, with a formula of collaboration with key stakeholders of the transport, fishing tourism and military sectors, addressing environmental problems in a pragmatic way. 14 Marine Protected Areas, the reconfiguration of IMO traffic separation schemes in Alboran, the reduction in over 95% of sea turtle bycatch in the swordfish longlining fishery are some of the achievements of this small grass roots organisation.

In 2021 the Toftevaag has returned to Alboran after 10 years and is now also monitoring the trends in the conservation status of whales and dolphins. On board, Sergi Escandell of Paleartica Films is documenting the magic of Alboran’s megafauna.

One of the key tools installed by Jongkind in preparation of Toftevaag’s mission against IUU and ghost fishing is the Vesper Marine Cortex that combines MONITOR, VHF and AIS all in one extremely handy tool. If you look at the helm of Toftevaag you would think that navigation is still done only with a compass, a running log and a sextant. The Vesper hardly stands out, yet its there providing all the necessary information for Toftevaag in an extremely user-friendly way. Keeping track of AIS of the intense shipping and also tracking down illegal fishing boats is one of the utilities.

Communicating with fishers and patrol boats is the other. The size of the instrument is perfect also, reducing interferences with the compass.

The mission along the North African coast and Alboran is soon coming to a close. Its success is certainly related to these new high-tech tools that contrast with the slow old fishing boat. The combination make it a unique working platform for its purpose. On the 15th of July, Toftevaag will be back in the Balearics to continue with its surveys around the National Park of Cabrera and the Emile Baudot Escarpment to the east of Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca. One peculiarity of Toftevaag is that its expeditions are open to public participation through its ASHOKA “Changemaker” formula that has had over 3.800 participants from 98 countries since 1990. In August and September, Toftevaag will run 2 “Changemaker teachers and kids” expeditions and offer 12 spots for volunteers of the general public. Hop aboard! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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10 BEST PRACTICES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUPERYACHT REFIT the goal and that everyone involved is on point and clear about what is expected. Draw up a worklist and consider the possibility to include other essential maintenance or works such as annual surveys or painting so as to maximise your shipyard visit.

Ensure that you begin your planning early and with more than enough time to realise the entire project. Know exactly what your vessel needs, be realistic and have a clear understanding of what is required to realize the project. Refits are never a “just wing it” situation and a full plan should be set in stone before your arrival at the shipyard. Owner, captain, crew and shipyard should all be on the same page and have a clear understanding of the end goal.

Organisation Xavi Mercado

Refits are part and parcel of the life cycle of every superyacht. This is a project that every captain, owner and crew member will experience at some point in their superyacht story. Whether it's a repair, rehaul or renovation, refits are always major undertakings and can easily overrun on timing and costs if not managed correctly. Xavier Mercado Rubella, CEO of ptw Shipyard in Tarragona gives us his top 10 expert tips for ensuring a successful superyacht refit.

Xavier considers a refit to be successful when it is completed on time, within an agreed budget and to an acceptable standard. He explains that Superyachts are continuously growing in complexity and intricacy, so best practices are vital to a successful conclusion. Throughout every stage of the refit process, from specification to delivery, a positive synergy between owner teams and the shipyard must be maintained to ensure that the work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner.

From his extensive experience with superyacht refits, these are his top 10 best practices.

Preparation Preparation is the first step in any successful refit and probably the most crucial step in the entire process. Careful preparation is key and can eliminate the vast majority of issues, delays and budget overruns in any superyacht refit. It is important to ensure that you stay focused on

Once you have ascertained what needs to be achieved in the refit you need to begin organising the entire project. Refits often involve a number of mini-projects and ensuring that each step is carefully planned and organised can ensure a smooth flow and best use of shipyard and contractors time thus reducing costs and maintaining deadlines.

While it's fair to say that refits can be notorious for churning up the unexpected, looking at the big picture goes a long way to reducing the possibility of unwanted surprises. Assess the yacht's needs from a realistic point of view because fully understanding the vessel is your best indicator to possible hiccups which may be encountered.

Budget The refit budget is one of the major aspects of the project and likely to be the one area where every one differs on what the final figure should be. An owner will of course want as low a figure as possible, the shipyard will be pushing the bottomline upward while the captain and project manager will be somewhere in the middle trying to achieve the best outcome while ensuring all goals are achieved to a high standard. However, only once the project’s parameters are decided can the budget really be accessed because without a clear vision it’s impossible to know what the scope of the project will be. Begin by drawing up a clear and concise brief of the refit project, including all the yachts’ specs and data to

allow an accurate evaluation of the project by technicians, designers, and engineers.

Preparation and planning are key components to staying within budget as last minute changes or surprises can quickly cause your budget to spiral into overspending. Having a realistic knowledge of lead times allows for parts to be sourced and delivered at the best possible price and eliminates dead time at the yard.

Expect the unexpected That said, you should always allow for some delays in your plan as there are always unforeseen issues that can arise from any refit. Having penalties in place to minimize delays is of course acceptable practice but understanding what you’re asking of the yard and being realistic will provide you with a more definitive timeline than just coming up with an arbitrary date.

Be open-minded about the advice and recommendation from the shipyard on a particular product or service over another, as sometimes the least expensive may not be the best option and shipyards have experience from previous projects, which helps.

Remember refits are their business, it's what they do best and their history and knowledge working with products will hold more proven insight. It’s vital that the captain, owner and shipyard work together to prioritise the work list and devise a plan that anticipates potential unseen issues that may arise during the refit project. To save time and avoid delays it's a good idea to discuss and agree a backup plan that includes acceptable optional changes to save time and allow a more fluid refit.

Research Putting time and effort into your shipyard research will pay dividends in the end. Refits are an expensive business and there is a vast array of yards offering services in the superyacht arena. Take the time to get to know who you’re working with, experience and technical knowledge are fundamental for the preparation of a refit so do your research and ask for recommendations from other captains and owners. Be careful when choosing a yard just because it offers the cheapest quote, as this does not mean that you are getting the best value for money. Though it’s vital to be meticulous about your budget you need

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to understand why a quote is so cheap and compare the quote with other yards to avoid any nasty surprises.

Location When selecting a shipyard ensure that the location you choose for your refit is a logical one for your country and superyacht cruising ground needs. Different yards are better equipped to deal with different types of projects and vessel sizes, so reach out to your peers and the superyacht community to ask for recommendations to ensure that you find the best possible yard to take on your specific project. Getting to know the shipyard in advance of the refit will also improve a refit experience immeasurably, so pre-visits are ideal and can ensure the technical team can hit the ground running once the vessel arrives at the yard, saving time and ensuring a smooth refit process from the outset.

Collaboration As well as thorough preparation, a successful refit also needs both owner crews, contractors and the yard to work coherently. Taking time to build strong relationships with the shipyard staff and acquainting yourself with the security provisions and emergency services at the yard will make all the difference and ensure a successful outcome.

Crew involvement The owner crew can be a valuable missing link between the shipyard and owner to guarantee the best quality and project outcome. Having the crew involved in the refit keeps them informed with what the shipyard is doing but also they are the ones who know what areas of your superyacht needs most attention as they are the people who work on, live in, and maintain it. They can assist the yard in making decisions, improving the quality of the work as well as checking and reporting so as to keep the refit on point and within budget.

Project management Choose a project manager who is well prepared, organised, unflappable and offers regular scheduled updates but also knows how to get the best out of all project members. The project manager needs to be able to schedule each aspect of the refit project and allow an appropriate amount of time for workers to effectively do all aspects of their job, so

they are not working on top of one another.

Everyone needs to know their exact role, what is expected of them and how they fit into the wider schedule so as to align all the works at the yard.

Communication It must be said that communication is fundamental to every aspect of the refit process from planning to completion. Lack of communication and miscommunication are the main factors of a refit going off course.

From the outset it is vital to give clear and precise instructions that don’t leave any room for misinterpretation. Make sure you provide a proper and detailed description of all the works to be executed. The first step should be a meeting of the project manager, captain and crew to draw up a thorough yacht refit worklist so there is a clear and concise idea of the scope of what the superyacht will undergo. This will also allow for more accurate budgeting and timings and it is imperative to have this from the outset of the process. This worklist will benefit everyone as it details exactly what work the client wants and guides the shipyard through what needs to be done allowing them time to plan any additional work and ensure the budget is not compromised. All job changes or additions to this worklist should be done in writing so that all amendments can be tracked and back checked to avoid slip ups and further delays.

Another option to help with communication during a large refit is to secure the service of an Owner Representative. This representative will act in your interest, taking a key role throughout the refit process and act on your behalf in all discussions and decisions with the shipyard, surveyor, class external subcontractors, etc saving you time and money. The Owner Representative will also handle all discussions with Flag convenience and provide you with tax savings through the TPA inward process.

Taking all of the above factors into account will ensure that a superyacht is back on the water on time, with the refit completed within budget and will help to engender a solid and lasting relationship between owner teams and the shipyard.

Superyacht refits are no longer seen as just necessary servicing to ensure the safe operation of the vessel. Nowadays they are viewed as legitimate contenders to new builds.

However, even the most straightforward refit projects should never be undertaken lightly. Every step needs to be meticulously planned and thoroughly managed throughout.

Definite specifications and planning, accurate yard assessments, sourcing knowledgeable and experienced management teams are all absolutely essential to ensure that owners get the refit they desire from the project conception.

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CORK KEEPS IRISH AMERICA’S CUP DREAM ALIVE WITH NEW CHEAPER PROPOSAL New bid would mean government cost savings of €80m in staging fees.

The dream of staging the 37th America’s Cup in Cork, Ireland is still very much alive.

Far from giving up on the quest to secure the government funding required to bring the international regatta to the city, the bid team in Cork have put forward an impressive and – importantly – less expensive alternative proposal.

Having received a lukewarm government response to an initial plan to base the AC37 team bases and race village on privately owned land, the group is now pitching the much cheaper option of using publicly owned land to host the international event.

The new proposition would see the technical area and team bases for the 37th America’s Cup located at Tivoli Docks, a site within the Port of Cork deep water commercial shipping facility situated on the River Lee. Meanwhile the event’s public access race village would be located separately upriver at Kennedy Quay (below), close to the city centre and the main train and bus stations.

A downside of the shift to the Tivoli site from the originally proposed privately-owned dockyard site in Rushbrooke near Cobh is that it would mean a much longer tow out time for the teams to reach the suggested racing area on the open waters outside the Cork Harbour entrance.

The huge plus, however, is the estimated government cost savings of €80m in staging fees, to put on the 37th America’s Cup. How the Irish Government has received the new plans is unknown at this point. In September politicians and civil servants asked for six-month due diligence period to consider the viability of Ireland hosting the America’s Cup. Many believed then that the government’s stance spelled disaster for Cork’s America’s Cup hopes.

However, the recent announcement by the America’s Cup holder Emirates Team New Zealand that the AC37 venue announcement had been put back to the end of March 2022 means the Irish city is very much still in the running.

Without specifically mentioning the three ‘foreign’ bidders believed to be in contention to host the 2024 event – Cork, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, and an all of Spain proposal – Dalton appeared confident of doing a deal by the March 31 next year deadline.

The cost of preparing the newly proposed sites is estimated to be around 50 million Euros.

Additionally, the Irish Government would have to stump up a further 55 million Euros for the right to host the event, which is expected to take place in 2024.

Intriguingly though the ETNZ boss clearly remained open to the option of staging an America’s Cup defence in Auckland home waters – as well as dropping in a seemingly throwaway comment about the possibility of there being a previously unanticipated wildcard bid to stage for AC37.

That’s a significant investment for any country to make on a sporting event, but with an estimated return of up to 500 million Euros, as well as the legacy benefit of rejuvenating two of Cork’s publicly owned sites, it could well be an appealing one politically.

Speaking from Auckland, New Zealand during the November 17 announcement of the Protocol for the 37th America’s Cup Emirates team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton confessed that the team had how long negotiating the AC37 venue would take.

“It’s ongoing, it’s not an easy job as we are finding,” Dalton said. “We were too ambitious with September 17, but it has also focussed minds, so it’s bittersweet.”

“Maybe there’s one ‘bolter’ that no one knows about – you never know,” Dalton said with a mischievous wink.

Where in the world such a ‘bolter bid’ to host the 37th America’s Cup might come from is impossible to say at this stage. There is, of course, always the chance that as the wily and experienced negotiator that Dalton is known to be, he cunningly dropped that comment in as a tactic to keep the various current bidders on their toes. ______________________________________ Justin Chisholm Managing Editor America’s Cup News

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BENETTI UNVEILS THE FIRST B.NOW 50M Benetti has laid down another milestone in its long record of innovation in high-end yacht building and presents the first model in the B.Now category, comprising four models with lengths of 50, 58, 66 and 72 metres.

This has revitalised the megayacht sector by offering comprehensive personalisation of the layout with casual and contemporary moods that ensure both comfort and privacy. The impressively sleek and sporty exterior styling is by UK firm RWD, which shares with Benetti a mission to challenge classic yacht design and create new boundaries. The British team worked in synergy with the yard to create a steel megayacht category that meets the needs of today’s owners and guarantees delivery times around 30% shorter than the market average thanks to Benetti’s advanced construction technology. The sinuous hull of the four models reflects the dynamic profile formed by the interior and exterior decks with the elongated windows.

The design philosophy puts the owner’s needs centre stage and with the OASIS DECK® solution addresses the outdoor spaces in particular.

OASIS DECK® builds on the extraordinary success of the Oasis 40M by offering wings that open out to increase the available space close to the water but sheltered from the waves; a built-in pool in the beach area; a 270-degree field of view astern and from the saloon; a mix of sunlight and shade that enables guests to enjoy the deck at all times of day; and the Social Design of the entire deck as a spacious and convivial OASIS. Benetti M/Y “Iryna” “Iryna”, the first B.Now 50M, built for a Ukrainian owner - loyal customer of the Azimut|Benetti Group - is characterised by large glass doors that create a strong sense of

continuity between the outdoor and indoor spaces. Like all the megayachts created by the Benetti “House of Yachting”, capable of delivering construction quality on a par with more famous northern European yards, this B.Now 50M establishes a strong connection with the outdoor environment, featuring not only an infinity pool enticingly close to the waves with freshwater and special lighting, but also a 36-square-metre beach club with a gullwing hatch starboard and a steam room.

“Iryna”, like the other models in the category, is therefore ideal for long cruises.

Key features of the layout include the gym on the Upper Deck, the roomy relaxation and sunbathing spaces, and the outdoor lunch area on the Main Deck, which also has an indoor saloon with a lounge and dining zone, as well as a gloriously light-filled owners’ suite in the bow with a private balcony.

Total privacy, always a priority in the Benetti range, is guaranteed by scrupulous separation of guest and crew flows, with the latter able to manage the boat without encroaching on the spaces reserved for the former.

The hull was designed by P.L.A.N.A Design in collaboration with the Azimut|Benetti Research & Development department and the top speed is 15 knots.

The external garage forward of the Main Deck can house a 6.25 metre tender, a jet ski, a rescue craft and four seabobs. The yacht has a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 12 knots and make it possible to navigate for weeks without having to put into port for supplies. ______________________________________ www.benettiyachts.it

BENETEAU ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF SECOND SHIPYARD IN PORTUGAL kilometers apart, and will be grouped together in GB Portugal Lda, the Portuguese subsidiary of Beneteau Groupe.

“Beneteau Group is pursuing the organisation of its industrial activity by type and size of boat,” says Jérôme de Metz, chairman and CEO of Groupe Beneteau. “This acquisition will enable us to consolidate our presence in Portugal to serve the very dynamic market for small powerboats for dayboating*.”

Beneteau Group has purchased a new shipyard in northern Portugal, thereby strengthening its production capacity for small powerboats under 40 feet.

Located in Gandra, the former Rodman Lusitania shipyard covers nearly 60,000 square metres, including 20,000 square metres of

plant and warehouse space. The site will resume its activity in 2022, after lying dormant for several years.

The news comes shortly after Beneteau Group announced the acquisition of the Starfisher production site in nearby Campos. The two Portuguese shipyards are located about ten

Metz says the new shipyard will support Beneteau Group’s Polish and American sites currently dedicated to the small powerboat market. The Group’s mid-sized boats (up to 60ft) are produced in France, while large units from 60 to 80ft are built in France and Italy.

The new company says it will ultimately produce around 1,000 boats per year and employ around 700 people. *Dayboating market: powerboats below 40ft in length.

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PROJECT COSMOS HITS THE WATER! HEESEN LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST TO DATE, A MIGHTY 80-METRE SUPERYACHT

• Largest and fastest all-aluminium superyacht in the world • Patented Backbone® innovative construction technology for longitudinal strength • Exterior by Winch Design, interior by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design • Ultra-efficient FDHF hull, and Promas rudders • Glass bottomed pool with waterfall, glass elevator, beach club with backlit onyx bar • Fully-rated helideck transforms into an openair cinema • 12 guests in six staterooms Heesen is delighted to announce that on November 19, 2021, YN 19480, Project Cosmos was launched at the shipyard in Oss. At 80 metres, with a gross tonnage of 1,700GT and a top speed of almost 30 knots, she is the biggest and fastest all-aluminium yacht ever built. The challenges involved in creating such a large and complex yacht are extreme, but made a perfect fit with Heesen’s history and expertise. Precision aluminium construction, high performance and the finest Dutch craftsmanship are steeped into the DNA of this shipyard. Cosmos is the ultimate expression of Heesen’s ability to build daring projects that stretch the imagination of its engineers and craftspeople.

Thanks to the dedication of the Heesen teams and the shipyard’s loyal subcontractors, who all worked tirelessly through the pandemic, the yacht was launched on schedule in perfect Dutch style.

What makes Project Cosmos so impressive is its immense size combined with a remarkable top speed of almost 30 knots. This is achieved thanks to the lightweight and low-drag hull

design, honed to perfection by Heesen’s naval architects on an iteration of the Fast Displacement Hull Form devised by van Oossanen, and assembled, millimetreperfect, by Heesen’s welders. Ensuring sufficient longitudinal strength was one of the biggest technological challenges facing Heesen’s engineering team, who designed and patented the Backbone - an intricate, fulllength structural reinforcement system. Power comes from traditional, if highly refined, diesel propulsion - four engines, two gearboxes, variable-pitch propellers and ultra-innovative Promas rudders.

“Today, we are celebrating the launch of a unique yacht,” said Heesen CEO Arthur Brouwer. “Unique not only for our shipyard, as she is the largest we have ever taken on and represents the pinnacle of our achievements to date. Cosmos is also unique in the industry the largest and fastest aluminium yacht in her class ever built.”

Cosmos’s elegant exterior comes from the renowned British studio of Winch Design. Clean lines, a sporty silhouette and the extensive use

of glass create a timeless, dynamic profile, which will look as good in twenty years as it does today at launch. “The Winch vision for Cosmos was to retain Heesen’s sporty DNA but blend it with an innovative, futuristic spin.

Curved glass forms smooth, sculpted shapes, creating a feeling of slick, contemporary charm,” said Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts and Aviation at the British design house.

Sinot Yacht Design and Architecture was responsible for the light and soothing interior design that makes guests feel at home from the moment they step aboard. While the overall palette is neutral, splashes of a range of blue hues are infused into the design throughout.

The piece de résistance is undoubtedly the beach club, with its side and stern platforms.

The backlit onyx bar with centrally positioned seating is the focal point of this ample and airy space close to the water.

Following her launch, Project Cosmos will remain at Heesen for commissioning before undergoing intense sea trials in the North Sea commencing in February. She will be delivered to her owners in April 2022.

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63M EXPLORER YACHT EXO UNVEILED BY THE UK BASED STUDIO LIEBOWITZ & PARTNERS LP Design’s vision of the Owner’s Stateroom was based on privacy, exemplary functionality, ample storage, and elegance. A light, neutral palette using exquisitely rich materials, lend this skylighted space both comfort and convenience within the suite.

Inevitably, some guests will be less adventurous than others. In which case, relaxation time aboard, especially with the “zero-speed” stabilizers, should be remarkably relaxed.

Whether at the outdoor bar, sundeck, pool, beach club, or one of the many other gathering and entertaining spaces aboard. Enchanting ocean wildlife sightings are always a treat, especially from the Observation Deck high atop the ship.

Peace-of-mind, well-being, enjoyment among friends and family are the essence of yachting, combined with the opportunity to enjoy special places, and discover new ones.

The Power of Pure Purpose The power of pure purpose means rationalizing each aspect of the vessel, from concept to detail. Proportions, function, and attitude: There are no elements just for show. From the wavebreaking bow chine to the stern anchor, purpose and enduring beauty are merged as one.

This proposed full-displacement steel ship, Explorer Yacht EXO – meaning outside – will be

in her element out on the horizon, or likewise, out in a sheltered cove. Either way, strength, security and peace-of-mind are integral to this contemporary concept.

The purpose of the EXO design adventure is to deliver a concept that is exceptionally complete, while still welcoming the latitude for rapid but meticulous adjustment to the client’s individual requirements.

With a potential range of 5000 nautical miles, positioning the vessel globally, within desirable global cruising grounds, is only a matter of planning. The endurance, capability, and reliability of the ship should cater to almost all eventualities and climates.

Exterior The proportions of the vessel artfully balance volume, windage, circulation and grace. LP Design’s brief included the following priorities: contemporary, functional, exuding strong attitude, and timeless proportions.

Not immediately visible are the circulation paths for guests and crew. Significant planning effort is devoted to refining this key element.

While apparently symmetrical, the starboard side of the ship differs from the port, in a number of key ways.

Interior The superyacht’s interior is inseparable from her exterior. Space and form must flow in harmony.

The layout is optimised to offer balanced accommodation, enchanting amenities, and perhaps foremost, an effective and practical service arrangement. This is achieved through effective space planning which allocates the proper amount of space for guests, crew and owner. The style depicted in those renderings is just one of many potential directions, the final version being informed by the client. Under every path, elegance, rigorous architectural principles, and insightful detailing are a given.

Seaworthy Layout The stern anchor arrangement, made practicable by the vessel’s configuration, is beneficial to the operation. With it, an experienced skipper has effectively doubled his options with respect to positioning the yacht favourably for guest enjoyment. Views, and windage on the various deck areas – or avoidance thereof – can therefore be managed by mooring decisions.

Nearby, the robustly-mounted, perforated swim platform is designed not to combat wave action, but to permit waves to pass through it.

Decisive thrust control and high-visibility wing stations will permit precision manoeuvrability in close quarters, day and night. The energy concept can be summed up in two words: power and silence. Clean, quiet running machinery for both propulsion and the ship’s hotel operation is achievable with the latest, most focussed hybrid diesel-electric technology.

Creative Force Project Designer Richard Liebowitz references his lifetime of yachting at sea to inform his draughtsmanship and design decisions.

Understanding the rigours of oceanic journeys, and the architecture which must face such challenges, is the foundation of his work. This, combined with considerable time aboard luxury superyachts, result in real insights into the operations of these vessels, as detailed by the captains and crews which make them work.

Liebowitz & Partners have an effective core team that liaises with larger teams, expanding the vast orchestra of talent and labor that embody the art of yacht making.

“Each functional and aesthetic element should work to reinforce the underlying concept” Architect Richard Liebowitz ______________________________________ For enquires about the Explorer Yacht EXO: info@LParch.com

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REGULATIONS FOR VISITORS: ONLY VACCINATED OR RECOVERED AT BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2022 platform that provides space for information exchange, networking and experience even in Covid times. For manufacturers, retailers and destinations, participation in boot 2022 will be the marketplace for contacts and presentations as well as the season opener for their industry."

In Düsseldorf, all signs are pointing to a safe staging of boot 2022. In view of the world's largest water sports trade fair approaching in January - from 22 to 30 January 2022 - Messe Düsseldorf has adapted once again its hygiene measures, oriented to the on 24th November updated Covid Protection Ordinance of its home state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The most important innovation is the introduction of the regulation for access of the visitors to the boot halls. Only vaccinated or recovered people will be allowed to enter the boot halls during the fair. The status of all visitors will be checked at the entrances to the fairground.

Children up to 15 years are not affected by the measures in the North Rhine-Westphalian regulation. The vaccinated or recovered regulation for visitors is implemented to boot, as it has a clear recreational character, especially for the many end consumers.

Messe Düsseldorf CEO Wolfram Diener: "We are very well prepared and can consistently implement all the requirements thanks to our PROTaction concept on the fairground. The measures and, above all, the access controls will contribute significantly to security.

We offer exhibitors and visitors a perfect

boot 2022 is very well positioned: All the wellknown manufacturers of luxury yachts, motor and sailing yachts are on board. Despite the crisis of the last year and a half, the diving sector has almost completely returned to boot and the global surf sports players are also back "on tour". boot fans will be thrilled by the excellent equipment area with the latest propulsion technology and innovative accessories. And the variety in the “destination seaside” meets the great demand for holidays on the water and on the waterfront. Information on exhibitors and products is available at: www.boot.com/en/Exhibitors_Products/ Exhibitors_Products_2022 Tickets for the fair can now be ordered in the boot ticket shop. The discounted afternoon ticket from Monday to Friday is valid from 2 p.m. and costs € 10.00, the day ticket is available for € 19.00, children aged 7 to 12 pay € 7.00. Members of the boot.club pay only € 17.00 for admission. Further up-to-date information is available at boot.com.

START DATE CONFIRMED FOR THE OCEAN RACE 2022-23 The start date for leg one of The Ocean Race 2022-23 has been confirmed with both IMOCA and VO65 fleets scheduled to burst from the starting blocks on Sunday, 15 January 2023 from Alicante on Spain's Mediterranean coast.

There will be race activity throughout 2022, with teams building their campaigns towards prologue racing as well as with The Ocean Race Legends, sustainability and youth programmes ahead of the assembly period in Alicante late in Q4 of the year.

Then, in January, the start of leg one will see the fleets racing away on one of the greatest challenges in sailing and the toughest test of a team in sport - over 31,000 nautical miles (57,000 km) around the planet.

"This marks a change for The Ocean Race, as we adjust to the challenges of this new world with a more compact and exciting race route than ever before," said Johan Salen, Managing Director of The Ocean Race.

"We are pleased to have been able to work with our partners in Alicante, which has been the home of the Race since 2009, to agree on a start date for leg one that takes advantage of the Christmas and New Year holiday season and allows for maximum stakeholder opportunities in the week leading up to the start as well."

The opening leg of the Race will see both fleets

racing for nearly one week to a finish in Cabo Verde. It will be the very first time The Ocean Race has stopped in the African island chain.

From there the race proceeds to Cape Town, South Africa, before starting the longest and most challenging leg in the history of the Race - nearly 13,000 nautical miles direct through the Southern Ocean and past the three great southern Capes (Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn) before a finish in Itajaí, Brazil.

The Race then goes to Newport, Rhode Island in the USA; Aarhus, Denmark; The Hague in The Netherlands; and on to a Grand Finale finish in the Mediterranean in Genova, Italy in the summer of 2023.

Stopover dates for the above stages of the Race will be confirmed before the end of the year. ______________________________________ www.theoceanrace.com

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FEADSHIP LAUNCHES OCEAN COLLECTION RANGE – SUSTAINABLE FASHION WITH A STORY TO TELL

quality, sustainability and certification, and be 100% certain no child labour is involved in the manufacturing process.”

Feadship has launched its own range of premium branded merchandise. Sourced and designed in-house together with a leading expert in sustainable clothing, the Ocean Collection extends Feadship’s passion for pure custom creation into a signature line of clothing for Feadship fans, the wider superyacht community and connoisseurs of smart fashion. Made to the high-end quality expected of Feadship, the Ocean Collection showcases an exclusive understated style with subtle hints of branding. “Merchandise plays an important role in how we share the Feadship message and we are committed to investing our marketing budget in lifestyle items that are genuinely sustainable and have a high value to users,” explains Feadship’s PR & Communications Manager Francis Vermeer.

“The Ocean Collection fits seamlessly within this approach as a fashionable line of yacht wear that complies fully with the Global Organic Textile Standard and the Better Cotton Initiative, a global not-for-profit organisation responsible for the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme.” In safe hands Feadship always keeps its production and supply lines as close to home as possible and the decision was taken from the outset to apply this to the Ocean Collection. Vermeer: “Recognising that this would require stepping out of our expertise

“From environmental conditions to organic materials, from labour conditions to welfare standards, control is the key to success,” says Gobitz. “We have close contacts with highly reliable people on the ground who are ensuring that Feadship’s stringent requirements are met in every respect.” Quality control “This extends equally to quality, which is of the essence in every element of the Ocean Collection. Just as every Feadship is as beautifully finished behind the panels and under the ceilings as in the visible areas, the insides of the Ocean Collection garments have exquisite stitching that vies for attention with the smart labels.

We are particular about every detail and, if things are not exactly right, we make changes until perfection has been attained. “From trims made partly with recycled plastic from the seas to the buttons of upcycled pearl shells, we have successfully included multiple links to the oceanic theme. comfort zone we teamed up with concept designer Tanja Gobitz who conducted an extensive search to find the right suppliers for the clothing and other items. This has allowed us to retain all aspects of production in our own hands, maintain premium standards of

And the strong narrative which underpins the range has been enhanced by an element of surprise, with iconic marine creatures hidden away in unusual places on the garments. There really is nothing else like this available on the fashion market today.”

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AMELS REFIT HERE COMES THE SUN SETS SAIL

Following an extensive Amels refit, HERE COMES THE SUN has departed the Damen Yachting Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands ready to take on a global itinerary.

Before heading to waters further afield, the now 89-metre Amels - the largest delivered to date – made a port of call in London marking her first public display beyond the local shores of the Damen Yachting facilities where she has spent the last 16 months.

Against the backdrop of the iconic London city skyline, the sheer size of HERE COMES THE SUN post refit, with her 6-metre extension and increased volume from 2827 to 2977 GT, became all the more evident. This is an Amels that has undergone a complete transformation is size and style. Her stunning brand new colour scheme perfectly carries her new additions and modifications including her extended Sun Deck aft now with helicopter landing area, extended Bridge Deck Aft accommodation to allow for 2 VIP suites she with exterior balconies and extended Main Deck Aft providing a larger beach club, spa facilities and a large 7-metre swimming pool. Further modifications include alterations to a number of deck and interior areas and layouts.

Damen Yachting Project Manager Sander Peeters was present at the yard as HERE COMES THE SUN set sail. “The refit of HERE COMES THE SUN was a very large scale and complex project. We are all very proud to have delivered on time and to such a high quality, made possible by the teamwork and collaboration between our own teams, our comakers and the Owner’s team and crew. We would like to thank everyone involved for their part in making this special project a success.

Seeing her leave the yard is a very emotional moment and we look forward to following her next chapter and adventures with her Owner.”

HERE COMES THE SUN was originally delivered in 2017 and returned to Damen Yachting in 2020 under new ownership for an extensive Amels refit. The Owner appointed Azure Yacht Design, the yard’s original partner for the naval architecture, to re-pen this iconic Amels from 83 to 89 metres.

HERE COMES THE SUN at a glance: • Amels Refit (89 metres, 292ft – was 83 metres, 272ft) • Delivery 2021 • 2977 GT (was 2827 GT) • Interior Design by WINCH Design • Exterior Design by Tim Heywood • Naval Architecture by Damen Yachting and Azure Yacht Design

Marine Engineering Palma, C/ Alexandre Laborde, 3, local 3 07011 Polìgono Can Valero, Palma de Mallorca Office: 0034 - 971 447 477, info@me-palma.com, www.me-palma.com

Refit Scope in Brief: • Full respray with colour change • Extension Sun Deck aft • Sun Deck helicopter landing area • Sun Deck layout modification • Additional Bridge Deck accommodation (VIP) • Layout modifications Owner areas • 6-metre Main Deck aft extension • Layout modifications Main Deck • Larger beach club & spa facilities • Tender garage modifications • Main Deck large flush pool ______________________________________ Sarah Flavell, Amels and Damen Yachting (+31) 6 2044 3237 sarah.flavell@damenyachting.com

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LÜRSSEN DELIVERS AHPO

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Name: Length over all: Beam overall: Builder: Exterior Designer: Interior Designer:

AHPO (Project ENZO) 115.1 m / 377’6’’ 18.3 m / 60’ Lürssen Nuvolari-Lenard Nuvolari-Lenard

On 24 November 2021, the 115.1-metre AHPO (previously project ENZO) left the Lürssen shipyard and embarked on her maiden voyage.

AHPO has been built for a repeat client who previously owned an 86-metre Lürssen and required top-notch design and engineering as well as seagoing comfort for his family. For the exterior and interior design, he once again

Photo: Andreas Jens

trusted design office Nuvolari–Lenard, who gave the yacht a unique look. Moran Yacht & Ship managed and supervised the project, bringing with them their wide spectrum of experience and consolidated knowledge.

Peter Lürssen comments: “The Owner’s brief was demanding. However, we believe our engineering expertise has surpassed his wishes to own a yacht that many years from now will be timeless and yet still ahead of its time. Our thanks, of course, go to the good design and communications with the Designers NuvolariLenard and to Moran Yacht & Ship, who oversaw the build on behalf of the Owner, as well as the Lürssen project team.”

As with all Lürssens, the yacht is equipped with state-of-the art technology and engineering systems. For instance, a heat recovery system in the generators heats the water for the pool, leading to reduced electrical power and emissions, while dynamic positioning enables electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas, protecting the seabed and allowing for safe mooring regardless of water depth. ______________________________________ Lürssen Yachts yachts@lurssen.com www.lurssen.com

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METS ROUND UP METSTRADE 2021 responsibly navigates restrictions to deliver face-to-face business success while launching new digital channels This year saw the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems reinforce its pivotal role as the beating heart of the industry by bringing to Amsterdam 11,936 industry professionals for effective meetings, researching, and networking. The show simultaneously served its wider audience by launching the METSTRADE Connect virtual platform and METSTRADE TV channel.

The show, held on 16-18 November, assembled a total of 1105 exhibitors from 44 countries covering every facet of marine equipment.

This was just 13 per cent down on the originally expected exhibitor total, following the choice of some businesses to withdraw in the immediate days before the doors opened due to pandemic concerns.

Three busy days of METSTRADE at RAI Amsterdam saw 14,065 visits registered by 8,459 unique visitors spanning 63 nationalities, accompanied by 3,477 exhibitor personnel.

Of particular importance to the future of the industry, nearly one-quarter of all visiting professionals were in the 18-35 age bracket.

Their presence was once again encouraged and

supported through METSTRADE’s unique Young Professionals Club with its dedicated lounge, industry meet and greet sessions and show tours. METSTRADE 2021 was widely covered by 106 attending members of the marine press, with other outlets across the world receiving updates from the show’s media team.

Precautions enable highly productive resumption of face-to-face activity METSTRADE’s COVID-19 precautionary measures included compulsory vaccination or test checks in a dedicated entry marquee, wide airy corridors on the show floor, controlled refreshment areas and encouragement to wear masks. Attendees welcomed the measures as a pragmatic enabler for the essential resumption of face-to-face business research, networking, and sales pipeline generation. There was a common expression of relief and pleasure to be back.

The one-off show layout spanning eight halls this year encouraged many visitors to explore companies they had not spoken with before.

Exhibitors consistently reported good business enquiries from new contacts, combined with a celebratory atmosphere as people met up with those they had not seen for a long time.

The positive mood was neatly summarised by Dometic Marine president, Eric Fetchko, who stated: “I think I can honestly say that in all the years I've been coming to METSTRADE I've never seen business quite like what we saw on Tuesday.”

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TRITON SUBMARINES REVEALS CONFIGURABLE 660/9 AND 660/7 AVA MODELS

New Designs Deliver Outstanding Underwater Experiences for Up to Nine in an Expansive, Flexible Space Employing the World’s First Free-Form Acrylic Pressure Hull Triton Submarines, a company which has become synonymous with innovation, creativity and remarkable achievements within the civilian submersible sector, has revealed two exciting new additions to their line-up up of models, the Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA. Designed to transport up to eight passengers, plus their pilot; or respectively, up to six passengers, plus their pilot, to share an exciting sensory dive experience to depths as great as 200 meters or 660 feet, these first-oftheir-kind submersibles feature an expansive, flexible space that can be configured for any number of activities, including cocktails and casinos to weddings and private dining, further extending the extraordinary on-board experience available exclusively through Triton to owners and passengers.

At the core of the revolutionary Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA designs is the world’s first freeform acrylic pressure hull. As the shape remains constant across its width, so much more of that space is realized as additional headroom, legroom and usable space, affording owners the flexibility to design a unique customer experience limited only by their imagination.

The luxurious interior can easily be configured between dives, turning the space into a venue equipped with generous seating, integrated lighting, a high-fidelity surround sound audio system and air-conditioning. Triton’s premium acrylic features a refractive index similar to that of water, and as such, it appears to disappear from view once submerged for a completely immersive underwater experience.

Said Triton Co-Founder and President Patrick Lahey, “The Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA is a complete departure from conventional thinking and another great example of a revolutionary design.

Submersibles are displacement craft, the bigger and more spacious they are, the more they displace and weigh and the more challenging they are to manage. The Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA optimize the use of volume while ensuring the highest levels of comfort and providing the best ever viewing experience for guests/ passengers/occupants through the use of a free-form and patent protected acrylic pressure boundary, which has only be made possible because we decided to throw out the rule book and no longer be bound by the constraints of traditional geometries.”

Unlike in the previous generation of dualhulled subs where the pilot sits in the center with only a tiny viewport to look through, AVA’s pilot has full visibility and sits in the center of the passengers, allowing everyone on board to see the same thing. This allows the pilot to curate the dive and act as a guide as well, narrating the experience for those on board.

Another update to the design of the Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA is tied to ease of embarkation and debarkation. Having listened to feedback from guests reporting a difficult and uncomfortable crawl through into traditional twin-hulled subs, a large portion of the AVA submersible hull is positioned above the waterline, with the spacious interior clearly visible to guests. By eliminating the metal section of the previous design, guests no longer have to crawl through narrow spaces to get to their seats. Furthermore, by placing the main buoyancy tanks port, starboard and aft of the vessel and out of sight, the arrangement lifts the upper portion of the submersible above the waterline when sitting on the surface of the water, providing a brilliant experience when breaching the surface and allowing for an unobscured view upward.

Said Triton Principal Designer John Ramsay, “With the free-form acrylic geometry we were able to finely adjust the submersible's pressure hull to perfectly suit the interior space and external body shape of the vehicle.

By departing from the traditional constraints of a sphere or cylinder we were able to make minute refinements to the profile, optimizing the use of every millimeter. With an interior

width of over 3.6 meters (12ft) the interior space will feel more like a regular room than a submersible, and the viewing experience will be absolutely extraordinary.”

Already the new designs are resonating with clients. In September 2021, Triton entered the cruise sector for the first time, announcing a long-term partnership with Scenic, operators of the World’s First Discovery Yachts. Under the agreement, Triton will supply a 660/9 AVA for the Scenic Eclipse II, a vessel currently under construction. Two further units have been acquired by clients within the model’s other core target sectors: one for a private yacht and a third for a boutique resort.

Triton Co-Founder and CEO Bruce Jones added, “Triton continues to revolutionize the luxury deep submersible industry with constant innovation in our designs to continuously enhance the dive experience, no matter the depth. The elegant simplicity of the Triton 660/9 and 660/7 AVA ensures reliability by utilizing systems, which have already been proven on numerous other models in the formidable Triton range. We expect it to be a popular model as more and more people embrace the benefits of submersible ownership and the powerful moments they’re able to share with family and friends.” ______________________________________ Kelly Downey of Shamin Abas Communications for Ultra-Luxury brands (+1) 517 231-7775 kelly@shaminabas.com

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THE MALLORCAN CULINARY EXPERIENCES NO VISITING FOODIE CAN AFFORD TO MISS

Pa amb oli: the local staple that spawned its own crawl

You’ve snoozed on Mallorca’s golden beaches, frolicked in the island’s turquoise waters and imbibed enough local vino to sink a llaüt*.

However, you haven’t truly experienced the star of the Mediterranean unless you’ve also sampled the island’s mouth-watering culinary riches.

Read on to discover which quintessentially Mallorcan bakeries, bars and market stalls are our perennial favourites, for anything from the most flavoursome pa amb olis to the softest, fluffiest ensaïmadas. Bon profit!

Can na Toneta: the tastiest coca on Mallorca Tuck into a deliciously tasty local flat bread called coca at any market stall, and you’ll instantly fall for this delicacy. Try one of chef Maria Solivellas’ versions, however —

still warm and heaped with unique local ingredients — and you’ll arguably never forget the experience. Yes, they’re that good.

Sisters Maria and Teresa are the dream duo behind Can na Toneta, a rustic-chic restaurant which uses local and organic produce to serve superlative Mallorcan cuisine. Named after grandma Toneta, the restaurant invites you to linger over six courses, one of which features the typically Mallorcan ‘coca’.

Most Mallorcans — and just about every expat on the island — have one favourite snack above all others: the humble pa amb oli. Comprising coarse bread —rubbed with the native ramallet tomato— olive oil and local salt flakes, the pa amb oli always hits the spot, no matter the time of day. The Mallorcan staple has even spawned its own crawl, La Ruta Pa amb Oli. The route takes you around Palma’s cobbled backstreets and gives you the opportunity to sample modern takes on the pa amb oli and soak up the old town’s buzzy vibe.

Treat yourself to an ensaïmada, a spiral pastry emblematic of Mallorca Grill a group of Mallorcans about their favourite

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to places for simple, local food, and Palma’s Mercat de Santa Catalina is no exception. Here, visitors arrive every afternoon to graze from stalls selling anything from Spanish tortillas to slices of ‘tarta de almendra’. Head to one of the traditional Mallorcan stalls and ask for a portion of tumbet (or "tombet"). The quintessentially Mallorcan recipe combines fried aubergines, potatoes, red peppers and tomatoes with olive oil and garlic: a flavoursome combo sure to make your taste buds sing. Naturally, wherever there’s sustenance in this land, the opportunity to sip on a chilled glass of verdejo is never too far away...

Spanish mercados have always been the go-

* A llaüt is the Balearics’ traditional fishing boat.

sweet treat and the humble ensaïmada, a light pastry dusted with icing sugar, will come up time and again. Getting them to agree on where to buy the tastiest version of the islandfavourite is also a no-brainer: Horno Santo Cristo. The classic bakery is always heaving, as passers-by simply can’t resist popping in. The old-school bakery has been firing up the local speciality since 1910 and offers a choice of 16 fillings ranging from dulce de leche to white chocolate with nuts.

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SAIL ITALY AND ALLOW THE MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT INTO YOUR SOUL

water and fluttering the pages of your book where you lie on a deckchair, champagne fizzing softly.

As you journey down the coast of Italy on a yacht during the long days of summer, the Mediterranean light gets into your soul. It stays there forever, like the memories in a dream: images of sun-soaked villages and piazzas, of the happy screams of kids jumping off the yacht into a deep blue sea.

It’s not just the sunshine that warms the rocks and the citrus groves, and slowly turns your skin a soft golden brown. Or the pretty fishing harbours along the Ligurian Coast, with the coloured boats pulled up and their nets with baubles stretched out drying on the cobbles.

It’s not just that sapphire lagoon in Sardinia, where you snorkelled among giant granite boulders, or the afternoon soaking in thermal springs on the cliffs of Ischia, explosions of pink bougainvillea clambering down to the glittering sea.

It’s not just the medieval fortresses on distant hills, the spires and pensive bridges of Venice or the eerie catacombs under the city of Palermo.

It’s not even the fresh-caught sea bass baking over hot coals on a secluded moonlit cove, white tablecloths set up on the sand by the yacht’s crew, lanterns burning all around.

Or dressing up for a party on the sundeck, watching Stromboli volcano glowing red in the night, the boulders tumbling down from the crater into the sea with a splash of white in the darkness. You’ll remember sitting in the Jacuzzi under the stars as the yacht carves a white path through the dark sea, Café del Mar drifting softly from the speakers.

It’s the weight of history that has soaked into this land that you’ll remember, the ancient civilisations that have crumbled into the dust.

It’s the deep red tomatoes that taste like they did when you were young- grown on vines under the sun and ripe to almost bursting, crushed onto crunchy bruschetta with fresh basil and olive oil. It’s the sound of church bells carrying across the water on a Sunday morning, and gossiping Italian matrons dressed in mourning black.

When your Italian yacht charter is over you will remember many things.

Perhaps you’ll remember being anchored in a crystal clear bay surrounded by deep pine forest, afternoon breeze picking up off the

Memories from the day you visited the famous Blue Grotto in Capri, where sunlight streams onto a captured lake and turns the cave walls into a glimmering light show of ethereal blues.

You’ll certainly remember a nightclub set in a sea cave in Sardinia, dancing on a glass floor with beautiful people and watching the waves crash and swirl beneath your feet. Shopping in the glamorous boutiques of Positano, or the walks along quiet coastal paths lined with wildflowers.

There’s something extraordinarily special about chartering a yacht - no matter where you do it - but a yacht charter in Italy is a journey through a timeless land, where vengeful gods and volcanoes once ruled and the past is everywhere you look.

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Will you remember your yacht charter in Italy?

Of course you will. The light got into your soul.

is famous for. Take the tender into Ponza to explore the town in the afternoon.

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Spend time exploring Europe's most magnificent coastline when you book a yacht charter along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Visit ancient historical sites, play in crystal clear Mediterranean waters and soak up that hot Italian sun living la dolce vita.

Enjoy another morning in Ponza visiting the beaches, taking the jetskis for a spin or relaxing in the jacuzzi in the sun onboard with a good book. This afternoon your captain will head for lovely Capri. A formal dinner is served by your chef and crew tonight - a toast to another fabulous day on the water!

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Spend the morning exploring Naples before heading to your yacht at noon. Your captain and crew will be ready and waiting, cold drinks in hand, to show you around your new floating home for the next week. The chef has prepared lunch alfresco so you can enjoy their delicious creations while taking in the coastal views.

Capri is one of the most photographed regions of Italy and you'll see why! Breathtaking scenery, Blue Grotto caves and the many

YACHT CHARTER DAY 2 Today you'll spend the day in Ischia and it's time to be pampered! Visit the thermal spas and hot springs or get lathered with volcanic mud at Sant'Angelo d'Ischia and Casamicciola Terme. Head back to the yacht and swim in volcanic springs or take in the views of the Medieval castle that still stands today.

YACHT CHARTER DAY 3 Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee brought to you on the foredeck this morning as your captain cruises down to Ponza. Stop on the way in Ventotene for a dip in the sea, discovering the many fish, shipwrecks and caves this region

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historical churches on land will keep you busy this afternoon. Tonight you'll definitely want to dine in town and experience Capri at night... don't forget your camera as the sunsets here are hard to beat!

YACHT CHARTER DAY 6 Another day, another island and another heritage site to behold! Visit Salerno with the Duomo of Salerno and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. Amalfi has a strong history of fishery so make sure you stop in for a bit of lunch to take in the culture here.

YACHT CHARTER DAY 7 Take a short cruise to Positano today and stretch your legs climbing to get a picture of the fantastic views below you. Make sure you try and spot your yacht out at anchor! Head back to the yacht for more time in the water before dining alfresco on your cruise to Sorrento.

YACHT CHARTER DAY 8 A quick final historical visit into the town of Pompei - you can't come to this area without checking out the Roman ruins of Pompei. Head back to the yacht as you have one final lunch from your amazing chef before pulling back into Naples to your journey home. _____________________________________ Rebecca Taylor Global Marketing Director rebecca@oceanscapeyachts.com www.oceanscapeyachts.com

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A NEW CHARTER STAR IS BORN AS TOP FIVE II DROPS ANCHOR IN THE BAHAMAS is small compared to many and in the centre of a town, which strictly limits the dimensions to which it can build. “They had to cut some of the beams in the building to launch her,” remembers Captain Johannes with a deep South African chuckle.

But the flip side of that coin is that the yard undertakes just one major project at a time.

“So you know you’re getting the A-team all the way through the build - the people don’t change. As build captain you work directly with owners of the shipyard, so you cut out all the bureaucracy.”

Superstar design studio Sinot was brought in to do the interior and exterior design, while the experts at Diana Yacht Design gave her a fuel-efficient hull that can also deal with icy, high latitudes. The result is a remarkable harmony between impressive capabilities and a beguiling simplicity that makes the boat hugely comfortable and welcoming.

So the yacht has a range of 4,200nm and meets ice-class standards, packs four jet skis, a custom X-Craft beach-lander tender, boards and a collection of inflatable slides and towables for fun at anchor. But she is also sleek and muscular on the water with a lot of fullheight glass in the main and upper decks and acres of exterior entertainment space.

“The continuous flow and balance in the interior is something you can really feel when you step on board,” says Paul Costerus, senior designer and partner at Sinot. “Without a doubt, the most exciting feature is the immense ceiling heights - a specific request from the owner.”

A familiar name on the charter circuit now has a seductive new 200ft form. The second incarnation of TOP FIVE has just been delivered by the Royal Dutch yard Hakvoort, and she promises more fun, refinement and space than her predecessor over nearly twice the volume.

TOP FIVE II is really the story of an owner who realised they needed just a little bit more room on board. Their first 157ft yacht had been a big success, but it was during a cloudburst when 70 of the owner’s guests all tried to crowd into the sun lounge for cover that the size issue surfaced.

“I was flying around for two years looking for boats to buy before we decided to build,” says long-term family skipper Captain Johannes Buis who was the owner’s representative on the project. “We wanted to create a boat with equal spaces inside and outside, built for different weather. The idea with Top Five II is that you can still sit outside when the wind’s blowing 30 knots thanks to glass panels. Plus there’s aircon on all the decks outside.”

They alighted quickly on the boutique Dutch shipyard Hakvoort, which was awarded a royal warrant during the build process and is now known as Royal Hakvoort Shipyard. The yard

Those ceiling heights reach 7ft 9in throughout the main deck and in the owner’s suite on the deck above. Such majestic dimensions are far from commonplace, even on high-end superyachts, and impart a sense of space and comfort more usually found ashore.

Styling throughout the boat is restrained but welcoming. Unique lighting features are pieces of art in their own right, but the blend of dark and light woods, neutral coloured upholstery and dashes of colour are perfectly balanced.

After climbing the twin stairways from the beach club, most guests will experience the lofty main salon first. Littered with comfy armchairs, black lacquered cabinetry, and a

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14-place dining table, this is the impressive hub of the boat.

Overhead, the owner’s deck salon has a more relaxed open-plan arrangement with a long cosy bar offering an excellent view of the harbour or anchorage, a huge expanse of sofas and a more congenial table for five. This is where the yacht’s interior and exterior run together, as big double doors aft slide open to connect with a well-protected outdoor seating area.

A lavish owner’s apartment fills the forward half of this deck, with an imperial sized double bed gazing out through nearly 270-degrees of glazing. Besides chic marbled his n’ her bathrooms (with an actual tub) and dressing rooms, there’s private access to a foredeck terrace with its own Jacuzzi.

An upper deck lounge would easily keep 70 revellers dry in a downpour, but it also offers access to the pool and a huge outdoor dining area with a bar and 54-inch grill. There’s just room left on the sundeck above for a breathtaking semi-circular sofa ranged around a firepit that is open to the stars. “The sky lounge is the biggest the designers have ever seen in

the 200ft size, because of the ceiling height,” explains Captain Johannes. “We can easily host 100 people on the boat without a problem.”

The four main decks are laced together with an imposing circular staircase that is entwined around the glass lift. Five guest cabins (three double, two flexible double/twin) are located forward on the main deck – prime real estate with tremendous views and easy access to the main social areas. Naturally enough they are all ensuite, and some of them even offer bathtubs.

A flexible sixth cabin on the lower deck is fitted out as a media room with comfy sofas and even a bar to keep refreshments topped up during screenings. Entertainment has been exceedingly well thought out on this boat, which is designed for charter as much as for owner’s use. “That’s because of the layout of the boat,” says Captain Johannes. “We literally built it for both – we know what works in terms of the flow of the boat, so all the areas are designed for both an owner or for charter use.”

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fitted out with seats. It connects to the tender garage, which has two vast full-length shell doors. “They open down towards the water, and become part of the beach club,” says Captain Johannes. “You can put tables there and umbrellas. There’s already 18ft of beam inside the boat and the doors then add an extra 7-8ft.”

Combine this with the 54in barbecue on the upper deck, the scintillating waters of the mosaic and teak-lined pool and the many lounging options, and you have a real oasis on the seas – all in an efficient 200ft package.

Book TOP FIVE II now before she’s taken. With a cruising programme in the Caribbean and Bahamas, she’s one of Worth Avenue Yachts’ hottest tips for 2022. ______________________________________ For additional information: Relevance Muriel Pénoty - PR Director muriel@relevance.digital (+33) 665 419 9959 Office: +377 97 77 99 52

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Alice Widdows Events and Marketing is a full-service event management company committed to creating the next generation of bespoke luxury superyacht events.

I offer Event Management, Modern Marketing and PR Services for individuals, SME’s and corporations throughout the superyacht sector.

Find me at any of the following superyacht regattas and events or connect with me online. I would love to help you build a superyacht brand through exclusive events and experiences.

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SUPERYACHT RACING SEASON OPENERS 2022

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta will open the Med superyacht racing season © YCCS I Borlenghi Giorgio Armani - New Title Sponsor of YCCS Superyacht Regatta Registrations are now open for the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta which will mark the official start of The Mediterranean superyacht racing season this year. The invitational event will take place from 31 May to 4 June 2022 and is open to superyachts with a minimum length of 90 feet and multihulls of at least 50 feet. The event will also include the popular Southern Wind Rendezvous and Trophy.

I am delighted to once again be part of the organisation of this superyacht regatta. I launched it in 2008 at YCCS as “The Silver Jubilee “ in my previous role at Boat International Media. I love still being involved 15 years later and seeing it go from strength to strength. I am looking forward to welcoming owners, Captains, and crew back to Porto Cervo in June for a spectacular week of superyacht racing and stylish soirees.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, now in

its 15th edition will be sponsored for the first time by the Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani, founded in 1975. Giorgio Armani is one of fashion’s most influential and celebrated fashion designers creating one of the most highly respected brands within the fashion industry.

Porto Cervo is a firm favourite with superyacht owners serious about sailing and sport. In 2021 Superyacht Missy took the win in the superyacht division with Highland Fling XVII stealing the win in the brand-new multihull division. Sailors enjoy four days of competitive costal racing around the beautiful islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago on Costa Smeralda.

Family and friends will come together to enjoy a glamorous and fun social programme organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

"We wish to welcome Giorgio Armani as the new title sponsor of the Superyacht Regatta.

We are very happy about this new partnership with one of the most beloved global icons of Italian excellence,” said Michael Illbruck,

Commodore of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Armani provides quality, sophisticated and timeless style clothing ranging from luxury garments, apparel, and jewellery to perfumes and aftershaves. The company describes themselves as “providing quality, sophistication and style-timeless values with global appeal.”

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is the yacht club founded in 1967 HH The Aga Khan whose daughter Princess Zahra Aga Khan is now President of the Board of Directors.

YCCS organises international sailing regattas, including world championships, for a wide range of boats and has specific experience with superyachts and maxi yachts. Organizing high profile sailing events is what YCCS do best, the Race Office is a year-round operation.

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta is organised following the principals of The Charter Smeralda, an ethical code established

by The One Ocean Foundation. www.1ocean. org. YCCS organise a Clean Beach Day when

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participants of the regatta will be invited to live plastic free and clean the beach together.

Contact me to enquire about registration and for a copy of the Notice of Race alice@alicewiddows.com St Barths Bucket Regatta – The Bucket is Back!

Many of us are looking forward to the return of superyacht sailing this year after the pandemic meant we missed out on some of our favourite superyacht regattas and events of 2019 & 2021.

Over 30 years of evolution, St Barths Bucket Regatta has become one of the staple events in the superyacht racing calendar, with many of the world’s most notable and accomplished sailors have participated in the racing and coming together for a love of sailing.

Sadly, last year’s edition of the regatta had to be cancelled, but it looks like St Barths is back for business this year, with the event scheduled to take place from the 17th to the 20th of March and due to deliver all of that with the special “Spirit of the Bucket” once again.

Speaking about the regatta, Peter Craig, Event director and Race Chairman said: “I recently returned from a week of Bucket meetings in St Barths and am very pleased to report that the island has never looked better.

They have already found themselves midseason busy in the early weeks of November with all signs pointing to a terrific tourist season for the island. The citizens, local government and businesses are eager to welcome back superyachts and the Bucket Regatta.

A healthy recovery from the global pandemic

Sailors love superyacht racing in Porto Cervo © YCCS I Borlenghi and a return to doing what they love is the true endgame for the yacht owners, and for that matter, all of us. Over the years the St Barths Bucket has delivered enjoyment for owners, their guests, captains and crews for that matter through exciting racing and unique shoreside activities.

The St Barths government is managing the island extraordinarily well and they have instituted practical and effective protocols to address safety concerns. The health and safety of all Bucket participants is our highest priority. We are also committed to providing all participants with the most accurate information available to help guide decisions and planning.”

Commitments for the return of the Bucket are already looking strong, with over 30 yachts

having entered or expressed their intent to participate. Along with the three J-Class entries Hanuman, Ranger and Velsheda, this year’s fleet includes Missy, Shamanna, and Leopard 3, all regular participants on the superyacht racing circuit.

The Corinthian Spirit and 90 Foot entries are also looking good with Freya, Drifter Cube, Leonara and Sonny making the line up so far, and several other yachts expressing interest.

I am so happy to see plans for the return of such a long-standing and special regatta going ahead… and judging by the strong expressions of interest, I’m not the only one! www.bucketregattas.com ______________________________________

By Alice Widdows

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA using the same technique of cold lamination that was developed to build aeroplanes. So not much modern to compare it with, but the flying fifteen is a whole lot bigger at 20 foot, and so more comfortable and more fun. It also has a proper keel so unless you’re trying very hard or are plain unfortunate it doesn’t tip up and throw you into the drink. Important plus points to my mind.

I bought a boat with a mate – actually he bought it and then stitched me up for half of it over a drink, but as he was a bit skint I didn’t complain, and anyway I’d wanted to get out on the water here for ages. After all, what’s the point of living on this beautiful island and never getting to see it from the water? And you don’t get much better scenery than the bay of Pollenca with La Fortaleza jutting out into it to remind you of Tom Hiddleston and the Night Manager.

For all those new to The Islander, or just wanting to know more about flying fifteens, here’s a potted description of the boat.

A flying fifteen is a Two Person Racing Yacht.

The flying fifteen is sailed and raced in several countries around the world on the sea, estuaries and inland waters. Club racing is the most important aspect of flying fifteen sailing and the Spanish fleet is based in Mallorca.

The boat is 6 metres (20 feet) long and the 15 refers to the original waterline length - 15 feet (4.57m). The flying fifteen is a dinghy with a keel so is ideal for those who have sailed dinghies and are tired of or too old to cope with capsizes. And we’ve still recorded speeds over 13 knots!

Unlike many sports boats you only require one other person to sail with you, crew combinations come in all sizes, genders and ages - it is just a matter of tweaking the boat to suit your combination. It is easy to launch by 2 people either off a ramp or using a hoist, it is also easy to tow behind a family sedan.

The Class Association is very strong and class

rules are tightly managed by the FFI Council so that any developments do not de-value existing boats. flying fifteen International Council manages the class, and each affiliated National Association nominates a delegate to FFI Council.

The flying fifteen is an International Class recognised by World Sailing. National events are organised by the various National Associations, while the World and European Championships are organised by flying fifteen International.

A few years ago, Hugh Birley joined our fleet, and summed up his thoughts and experiences for us.

If you occasionally read this column and wonder what sailing a flying fifteen is like, then maybe I can help. I started sailing with the fleet two years ago having had no experience of a ff and precious little experience of dinghy sailing either.

I’d mucked about in a sailing club on the Solent in Southern England when I was young in ancient wooden dinghies called Fireflies that were made after the Second World War

So we joined a fleet of about 10 boats, some sailed by gentlemen of a certain age who’ve been doing it for ages and always seem to go quicker than us in races, but then you’d expect that wouldn’t you? Experience pays in dinghy racing like anything else. And we’ve discovered taking a few chilled beers and a sandwich or two helps us enjoy the racing even more, although we have occasionally missed a smart turn round the mark while trying to hold a tinnie and fly the spinnaker at the same time.

But we are getting better, and it’s surprising how competitive we feel now we understand more about it. And it has to be said that the other skippers are fantastically helpful to novices like us even if most of them insist on running dry ships, advice which we have so far chosen to ignore. We fully intend to do things our way. Watch out for a podium finish at the Palma Vela. Although we’re guaranteed to do better in the social beach-BBQ cruises planned for later in the summer.

If you’d like to come and try a sail with us the fleet is always looking for crew and helmsmen to join the fun. There is also a club boat available to try if you want to join races or cruises.

Hugh Birley, FF Gecko 3817 Thanks Hugh!

Up next: 2 Jan 15 Jan 19 Feb

Pollença New Years Regatta Pollença Regata Galeria Mayor 1 Pollença Regata Galeria Mayor 2

____________________________________ Stephen Babbage If you’re interested in a trial sail, just follow the link: http://tiny.cc/TrialaFlying15, we’d love to see you!

Our 2022 calendar is posted on our website http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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ALINGHI ENTERS AMERICA'S CUP AFTER 11-YEAR ABSENCE

Team New Zealand's nemesis Alinghi is back in the America's Cup after an 11-year absence.

NZME understands the Swiss syndicate has paid the initial $1.47 million entry fee for the 37th America's Cup, on the day entries have officially opened. NZME has been told they are working to secure an old practice boat.

It's believed another syndicate has also paid the initial entry fee.

Owned by Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, Alinghi famously won the Cup for the first time in 2003, sweeping defender Team NZ 5-0 in the Cup match.

Confirmation of Alinghi's entry and commitment for the 2024 regatta will be a boost for Team NZ and Challenger of Record Ineos Britannia, who have released the protocol but have not yet finalised the venue.

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BAIONA AND BARCELONA BOOKEND HISTORIC 10TH YEAR OF THE 52 SUPER SERIES IN 2022

The 52 SUPER SERIES, the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit, will mark its historic tenth year of continued success with an exciting five regatta season which will open in May at a beautiful venue which is new to the circuit, Baiona in North West Spain and conclude in October in Barcelona – back where the circuit first kicked off in 2012 when five TP52s raced.

After a 2021 circuit limited to three events in three months the 2022 season is planned around a mix of new venues, solid, dependable favourites and a celebratory return to the Catalan capital where the season’s title will be decided and a glittering end-of-season 10th Birthday Party is already being planned.

The wild and beautiful Galician coast off Baiona will raise the curtain on what promises to be a hotly contested 2022 season. The historic Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona will host the class for the first time and promise a very warm welcome. On the race course a good range of conditions are expected in May, the prevailing winds usually being NE’ly around 12-16knots, the race area located on the edge of the reliable Portuguese trade winds which blow down the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula.

“This is one of the most important circuits in the world of sailing and so we are very proud to have managed to bring it to Galicia. For several days we will be the focus of international attention and this will have a very positive impact on the club and everything around us.

People from all over the world will see the spectacular racing arena that Baiona and the Rías Baixas offers. And visitors, owners and teams will discover everything that is different and wonderful about Galicia in terms of tourism, gastronomy, culture and sports ”, says the president of the MRCYB, José Luis Álvarez.

He adds, “Baiona 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week will be a good early season boost to the local economy, and to attract fans and introduce the area to the wider world of sailing. It is an event that will go down in the history of Galicia and

comes at a special time in the Xacobeo Holy Year ”.

In June the circuit’s second regatta will be the Rolex TP52 World Championship on the Atlantic waters off Cascais. It will be the sixth time the 52 SUPER SERIES has been to the Portuguese venue which has pretty much always delivered spectacular conditions, open seas with surfing waves and brisk winds, providing some of the most memorable racing of recent years and some of the most inspiring action images, exemplifying TP52 racing at its best.

Gonzalo Esteves, president of the Clube Naval de Cascáis, explains: “Unfortunately we could not run the scheduled event in 2021 so it is pleasing the circuit has honoured that commitment and return with the Rolex TP52 World Championship. For the club, the World Championship is the most important event, the jewel in our season here which is stacked with great events. In fact we have virtually four months with back to back regattas in our waters. But the 52 SUPER SERIES event is going to be the most important moment of the year for us. I think running the event in June will be a success because it is the month that always guarantees us wind but with lots of sunshine, great light and long days.”

High summer on the Bay of Palma and it is Puerto Portals which will host the third event of the season. The well appointed marina is well established as the most popular summer venue offering great racing in the reliable sea breeze on the water, a great secluded, sheltered sailors lounge while the race fleet takes pride of place. Puerto Portals knows how to welcome the class and there are usually a few parties and glamorous social functions to be seen at.

Five years after first visiting this wonderful, secluded Tuscan purpose built haven the circuit is hosted in late September by the fashionable Marina di Scarlino. In 2017 the race track proved open and challenging with good range of wind conditions whilst the competition area enjoys a beautiful scenic backdrop. Ashore,

the facilities in the marina are second to none whilst owners and crews have enjoyed the range of regional dishes and wines.

But the return to Barcelona is a move which has been widely applauded. Of course it is where the 52 SUPER SERIES began, rising from the ashes of the MedCup at the Trofeo Conde de Godo in May 2012. So there will be double cause for celebration – marking the longevity of the circuit and the gateway to the next 10 years, as well as celebrating the season’s champions. Racing in late October ashore there is loads of activity in the vibrant city which remains popular year round with tourists.

Owner of the Barcelona based TP52 Blue Carbon Tony Guiu is a member of the Board of Directors of Real Club Náutico de Barcelona.

He explains: “Barcelona needs regattas like the 52 SUPER SERIES. We have to regain a high level of nautical excellence in the city by hosting major nautical events. It will be great, too, to mark the anniversary of what began in Barcelona ten years ago with the 52 SUPER SERIES. Having it in Barcelona where it will have a high profile in the heart of the city of Barcelona will be a unique opportunity. And of course it is the decider, the last regatta will give it it a real global prominence. The city can meet all expectations and ensure that the final party is nothing less than fantastic ”.

52 SUPER SERIES 2022 Schedule BAIONA 52 SUPER SERIES SAILING WEEK May 23rd – 28th, Baiona, Spain ROLEX TP52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CASCAIS June 20th – 25th, Cascais, Portugal PUERTO PORTALS 52 SUPER SERIES SAILING WEEK July 21st – 26th, Puerto Portals, Mallorca SCARLINO 52 SUPER SERIES SAILING WEEK September 26th – October 1st, Scarlino, Italy BARCELONA 52 SUPER SERIES SAILING WEEK October 24th – 29th, Barcelona, Spain

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VARADERO VALENCIA JOINT EFFORT WITH YACHT MOVING TO BOOST THE VALENCIAN NAUTICAL SECTOR

Varadero Valencia and Yacht Moving, have started a close collaboration seeking a joint effort to increase the flow of boats in the area.

Valencia has a team of specialist technicians to monitor each project seeking to optimise repair times and costs.

· Through this collaboration, both the clients of Yacht Moving and those of Varadero Valencia, will be able to mutually benefit from special conditions.

Yacht Moving, in addition to sharing facilities with the shipyard, also shares the interest in offering a good service to its customers and quality in the movement of boats, prioritising deadlines and optimising costs, in addition to making a personalised 360º monitoring of shipments.The company offers everything needed to facilitate the arrival and stay, such as storage, containers, ground transportation, customs and insurance, among other services.

· Valencia is a prosperous nautical destination as it meets all the necessary conditions to navigate, complementing it with various services that make this city a benchmark.

Varadero Valencia, a technical area for the maintenance and repair of boats in Valencia, and Yacht Moving, a company dedicated to the transport and logistics service of all types of boats and nautical equipment, have started a close collaboration seeking to join efforts to increase the flow of boats in the area.

With optimal facilities to carry out the maintenance and repair of boats, Varadero

Through this collaboration, both Yacht Moving and Varadero Valencia clients will be able to mutually benefit from special conditions.

Santiago Donat, Manager of Varadero Valencia, explains that "thanks to the specialists in each repair area, Varadero Valencia is ideal for all types of yachts in a destination that offers all the necessary complementary services."

Valencia, in addition to having ideal climatic conditions for sailing throughout the year, has facilities, infrastructure, gastronomy, entertainment and culture, to enrich itself during your stay in the refit period.

At the same time, Isabel Albiach, representing Yacht Moving, states that "this collaboration aims to promote the international nautical sector in Valencia, also seeking to place the city where it deserves."

In short, Valencia is a prosperous nautical destination as it meets all the necessary conditions to navigate, complementing it with various services that make this city a benchmark. ____________________________________ IPM GROUP Kety Sierra: (+34) 608 887 379 Ana Teske: (+34) 616 886 331 Glòria Triay: (+34) 669 960 563 Our container inside STP is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 0930-1030 to receive donations of food, toiletries, bedding, toys, cleaning materials etc.

Alternatively please donate: Bankia: IBAN ES81 2038 3480 5160 0019 8061 All proceeds will be used to buy food for the homeless and hungry

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SUPERYACHT PORTS & LOGISTICS PORTS IN INDONESIA Indonesia is reopening to superyachts and foreign-flagged vessels considering a cruising voyage can view port and major logistical hub updates for an exciting and stunning journey.

“The beauty and adventure that cruising Indonesia presents is unparalleled in diversity and escapism, it’s a window into a different world. Now the marina challenge is being met with the new Benoa Marina in Bali among the three recognized facilities for superyachts alongside and major port options”, reports Captains Thomas Taatjes and Jimmy Blee of Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia.

Benoa Marina - Bali From Benoa there is access to all that Bali has to offer from temples to beach clubs.

The new Benoa Harbour is about 30 minutes from the airport, although an impressive new fly over will cut this to about 5 minutes. The flyover goes from Benoa to the airport across the mangroves.

The Bali Benoa Marina has space up to 80 meters and nice Pontoons. There is no shore power; however, you can rent a shoreside generator.

The Commercial Dock in Bali has space for up to 400 meters but it is a busy commercial dock for only short term (3 days); and there is no shore power.

Stern-to-Berth offers up to 80M LOA and large shore power up to 500 amps, 3 Phase. This is an older dock with space for only 3 boats and used as a ‘work dock’.

The Royal Bali Yacht Club, Serangan Island offers stern-to up to 80m LOA. However, there is no shore power though you can rent shoreside genset.

Outside of Bali There are many outstanding anchorages where APS has based clients. The Gilies in NW Lombok provide one such spot – three almost identical perfectly circular island lie off the coast with stunning marine life and each island with its own vibe. Across the short channel on Lombok lies a beautiful bay with a jetty where the stunning Oberoi Hotel can provide access (with prior permission secured by APS) and guests can be helicoptered in to join their boat.

Another of these nearby anchorages is Moyo Island, off the NW of Sumbawa, home of the

Amanwana Resort, situated on a beautiful bay where APS can land guests in a floatplane right next to their boat.

Beyond Bali lies a wealth of anchorages and stunning locations in the world’s largest archipelago, each with their own culture, landscapes, people, flora and fauna. Some of the highlights would be Komodo National Park, the Banda Sea and its “Forgotten Islands”, Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay and North Sulawesi to Halmahera. But this only scrapes the surface of what Indonesia holds for the exploring yachts.

The beauty and adventure of cruising Indonesia far outweighs not having numerous quality facilities. APS is in the forefront of all new developments, such as Benoa Marina, offering fresh facility updates with the best options as well as information on the following anchorages: Bitung / Manado North Sulawasi: Comfortable anchorage or alongside commercial port jetty.

Ambon: The gateway to Banda and central eastern cruise zone. Comfortable anchorage, some dock space in the short term.

Maumere: A first port of call potential for south eastern cruising zone. Comfortable anchorage or alongside commercial port jetty.

Sorong: The gateway to Papua and Raja Ampat.

Comfortable anchorage.

Biak: The gateway port of call for vessels coming from North Pacific. Comfortable anchorage.

Batam: (Sumatra) Noongsa Point Marina. For

vessels up to 25 mts with draft restrictions on low tides.

Jakarta: (Java) Batavia Marina. For vessels up to 25 mts with high tide access and movement only. Jakarta Batavia Marina is another smaller boat marina located in the commercial port of Sunda Kelapa. The marina itself is well built and has water and shore power as well as an impressive Clubhouse. The major issue is that due to lack of depth and width in the channel, any ship over 35m and 2m draft will struggle to get in safely. Additionally, the greater cruising grounds lay a long way east of here and clearances can be tricky. Nearby land attractions include: golf course, historical & cultural highlights, land tours and active night life Surabaya: (Java) Uncomfortable dirty anchorage primarily useful for emergency stops.

Kupang: (Far East entry point) Comfortable anchorage but less preferred point of entry.

A great example of logistical support in dealing with remote areas and getting fuel, provisions, transport and anything else that clients need going in difficult spots, was when the APS team constructed a helicopter landing site with logs in the jungle, enabling their clients to access a tribe few have ever seen. An extraordinary experience for the yachting visitors! ______________________________________ Photos: Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com pr-comm@asia-pacific-superyachts.com

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VARADERO VALENCIA PRESENTS ITS UNDERCOVER REFIT AREA Varadero Valencia’s 400 m2 undercover area has capacity for the entry of a 150 tonne travelift and boats of up to 27 metres in length.

Varadero Valencia presents its 400 m2 covered area, ideal for carrying out the maintenance and repair of boats undercover. This workshop permits refits to be carried out with a 24/7, 365 days-a-year work guarantee, delivering total peace of mind and no disruptions due to bad weather.

The undercover area offers all conveniences to perform any work, from painting, carpentry, mechanics, etc., as well as a compressed air service and boat storage if necessary. This space allows for the entry of the 150 tonne travelift and has capacity to house boats up to 27 metres in length.

Undercover refits are a useful option to protect the boat from bad weather during its time in dry dock and avoid delays in the work to be done due to weather conditions, thereby being a guarantee that the refit deadlines will be met and the boat will be ready in time for the season.

Another of the countless advantages of putting the boat undercover is preventing pollutants from the outside coming into contact with it during painting, sanding, applying anti-fouling, etc. and also preventing residues and particles contaminating the external environment.

The shipyard undertakes various activities to protect the environment and encourages its clients to work and sail in a manner that is also respectful of it.

Varadero Valencia has performed numerous boat refits in this facility, including:

• Motor Yacht Lexington Blue • Motor Yacht Unica • Motor Yacht Gaveira IV • Sail Yacht La Luna • Sail Yacht The Lady Anne • Sail Yacht Wally One

easier to maintain environmental conditions such as temperatures within a constant range.

• Bronenosec • Platoon • Azurra

Varadero Valencia has used the space to this effect on numerous occasions, on major projects where the correct control of atmospheric conditions is a key necessity.

This was the case in the work carried out by Varadero Valencia to rebuild and lengthen the stern of the yacht Phoenix, a very complicated composite job that was done undercover with a rigorous control of ambient parameters. ____________________________________

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It has also carried out complete painting projects on TP52 Class boats, including:

THE HISTORY OF TIME (IN NAVIGATION) The early navigators were able to sail along lines of latitude using the meridian passage of the sun or sights of Polaris (the North Star). Neither of these techniques required an accurate timepiece. Measuring longitude at sea is a much more difficult proposition.

By the end of the seventeenth century the availability of accurate pendulum clocks made the calculation of longitude on land feasible and even accurate. For obvious reasons pendulum clocks cannot operate on a moving platform.

It is in a feverish atmosphere of exploration, discovery and charting of discoveries that the British parliament passed the Longitude Act in 1714. A sum of £20,000 was offered as a prize to the “person or persons who discover a Method of Finding Longitude at sea”. This sum would be equivalent to several millions today.

A Board of Longitude was established to adjudicate on who was the winner of the prize.

The winner had to be able to demonstrate he/she could establish longitude within half a

degree (equivalent to 30nM on a great circle).

Expectations were initially low that such a feat was possible but they had not counted on the ingenuity and persistence of John Harrison.

Harrison designed and built H4. In 1763 it was used to navigate to Barbados and back.

It passed the test with flying colours but the Longitude Board needed to be convinced that it’s performance was more than a fluke. They needed to know that H4 could be replicated and maintain its accuracy across the range.

The adjudication process dragged on for years frustrating the now elderly Harrison who was now supported by his son William.

Eventually in 1773 Parliament overruled the Longitude Board and gave the well deserved prize to the Harrisons. With this the maritime chronometer became a key instrument in every navigator’s toolkit.

Today we take accurate timekeeping for granted. A mobile phone or good watch will provide time to a degree of accuracy undreamt

of three hundred years ago. He gave the Harrisons and many other fine watchmakers who improved on their design to thank for “finding longitude “.

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE… 6. Let the tray sit out for at least 15-25 minutes or until the tops of the macarons look dried out and are no longer spreading. Leave spaces between them when piping to allow them to spread!

7. Halfway through the baking time, rotate the baking tray in the oven in case you have an oven that heats one side more than the other.

If you really think about it, there's a lot of science going on with this brightly coloured cookie and it can be very intimidating to make.

But once you’ve mastered the basics you’ll be just fine. So make a batch of these delicate sandwich cookies, put them in a pretty box tied up with ribbon, and give them to a friend as a dazzling gift or better still…keep them all for yourself!

I have to admit that I love Macarons. Just the sight of these brightly coloured, impossibly light treats is enough to make your mouth water. You can find them flavoured with anything from salted caramel, blueberry, pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, raspberry and even green tea and foie gras …the varieties are simply endless.

Some say that Ladurée Macaron in Paris is known to be the inventor of the double decker macaron in about 1862 but the history of the macaron dates much further. The culinary bible Larousse Gastronomique cites the macaron as being created in 1791 in a convent near Cormery in the centre of France. But some have traced its French debut to the arrival of Catherine de Medici. Upon marrying Henry II of France in 1533, she brought her Italian pastry chefs and the early form of macarons with her from Italy. Whatever its history, a lot of people get the wrong impression about macarons and avoid making them because they’re supposedly the most difficult thing in the world to make. Truly, they’re not difficult at all. What may be a little difficult is mastering them.

So here are a few tips to help you make the perfect Macaron.

1. Make sure the eggs whites are at room temperature before whisking.

2. Take the time to whizz the sugar and ground almond in a food processor so that they are light and fluffy.

3. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff & glossy. They should not move when you turn your bowl upside down.

4. Use a good piping bag with a small, round tip.

5. After piping out the macarons, drop the tray from a height of 10cm onto the work surface a couple of times to expel any trapped air pockets.

Chocolate Macarons Prep time: 25 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Ingredients (makes 15-18) 150g icing sugar 120g grounds almonds 2 large free-range egg whites 2tbsp sugar 2tbsp dark cocoa powder Filling; 150ml cream 150g dark chocolate 1tbsp brandy Heat oven to 180C. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.

Process the icing sugar, ground almonds and cocoa powder in a food processor for 1 minute. Strain through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Use an electric hand whisk to beat the egg white in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in the caster sugar until thick and glossy. Fold the egg white mixture through the almond mixture until combined. Fill an icing bag fitted with a plain nozzle with the mixture. Pipe out little, neat mounds, about 3cm across, onto the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.

Smooth the surface with a wet finger, then leave for 15 minutes to dry out until a skin forms on the top of each one.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the macarons feel firm to the touch and peel easily off the paper. Leave to cool.

To make the filling, warm the cream and pour the hot cream over the chocolate.

Stir in the brandy until smooth. Leave to cool and thicken, then use to sandwich the macarons together. Dust with dark cacao powder and serve.

Orange Macarons 150g icing sugar 125g grounds almonds 2 large free-range egg whites 2tbsp sugar Grated zest of 1 orange Heat oven to 180C. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.

Process the icing sugar, ground almonds and orange zest in a food processor for 1 minute. Strain through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Use an electric hand whisk to beat the egg white in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in the caster sugar until thick and glossy. Fold the egg white mixture through the almond mixture until combined. Fill an icing bag fitted with a plain nozzle with the mixture.

Pipe out little, neat mounds, about 3cm across, onto the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Smooth the surface with a wet finger, then leave for 15 minutes to dry out until a skin forms on the top of each one. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the macarons feel firm to the touch and peel easily off the paper.

Leave to cool.

Orange Cream 3000ml orange juice 250g mascarpone 150ml crème fraîche Grated zest of 1 orange 2tbsb grand Marnier 75g icing sugar To make the Orange Cream; Bring the orange juice, grand Marnier and zest to the boil in a small saucepan.

Reduce by half to concentrate the flavour.

Beat the mascarpone and sugar with the crème fraìche. Add the orange juice and add beat into the mascarpone mixture.

Use the orange cream to sandwich the macarons together.

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

How annoying is everything when you work on a yacht? Very.

Is it the first mate’s gum smacking that makes you irritable? Or is it the teaspoons left in the sink that drive you insane? From crew members' obnoxious behaviour to the boat cutlery’s inexcusable ways, we all have on-board gripes that truly test our patience. However, there’s one pet peeve that practically everyone finds annoying: doors that slam, items that slide and things that fall in the dead of night. When you work on a boat, this is something that happens quite regularly.

Picture the scene: you’re fast asleep when your roomie tiptoes into the cabin. She tries to gently close the door behind her, but a sudden roll of the boat prevails and the door slams something fierce. Or, you’re binge watching “The Blacklist” with your headphones on when a book ‘jumps’ from the top bunk’s shelf and lands with a big thud on your stomach, giving you an almighty fright in the process. Ouch.

Here’s where Zuny’s synthetic-leather bookends, paperweights and door stops come in. Sold at Palma’s Rialto Living, the heavyweights signify the end to being attacked by 500-page best-sellers and woken by doors with a mind of their own. Zuny’s impossibly charming items are handmade to look like animals and include penguins, pigs, pandas and puffins, to name but a few.

Aside from being functional, these minimalist eye-catchers are perfect as decor pieces for the crew or guest area and make for versatile gifts anyone would love to have in their home!

Palma’s Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from STP and sells a wide selection of eyecatching 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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IN THE GALLEY WITH MICHEL PARIS

Name: Michel PARIS Years’ Experience as a chef: Over 20 years in restaurants, hotels, personal chef, and yachting.

Nationality: French What are you doing / where are you working right now?

At the present time, I am the head chef on a 57 meters M/Y which is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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

Larousse gastronomique, encyclopedic on everything from cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes to equipment, food histories, and culinary biographies, it is the one book every professional chef must have.

Verrine et petits gateaux from Pastry chef Stephane Glacier, He was the first well known pastry chef who inspired me to move from classic pastry to elaborate pastry, recipes that were all tested before being published which is very rare today.

What three kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

5-quart mixer kitchen aid.

Hand Mixer Bamix.

Dush oven to bake my bread.

Joel Robuchon, not because he was chef of the century, I had a chance to meet with him a few times even to do a cooking show at the MGM grand Las Vegas. Robuchon has been known for being a relentless perfectionist of his cuisine and trained so many chefs to become apprentice or chefs of the year.

What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley?

What 3 ingredients could you not live without?

Anything flavored such as oil, vinegar, salt etc.….

Butter and crème fraîche from Isigny Sainte Mere, top quality miller's flour without additives.

Vacuum pack machine What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients?

What would you say are some of the most underrated ingredients?

What are your 3 favorite cookbooks and why?

Old root vegetables

Cooking repertoire from Escoffier, Le Repertoire de La Cuisine is an international culinary treasure written by Louis Saulnier. (Student of Escoffier).

What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far?

Crepes from Britany

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If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why?

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

Everything prepared around vegetables served with a small portion and simply prepared protein.

Becoming more and more difficult but I do adapt myself to those situations.

What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)?

Right now, Intergalactic lovers.

Best galley tip/hack?

Best Tip: spice rack on hand at all times.

Hack: out of service refrigeration What is the most difficult location you have ever had to provision in? And what bit of advice can you give to figure out where to go?

Egypt in the late 90’s. Advise: Get to a chef WhatsApp group and ask for advice.

What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook?

A snake caught by a guest in Croatia…I didn’t do it.

Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of.

Souffle in general.

When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good?

He must be passionate with strong ambition to become a long-term chef.

What is the hardest part of your job?

What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment?

Bad Sea

Use seasonal produce.

What do you see as being the biggest challenge for chefs in the industry moving forward?

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Learn all your classics, study from the best and stay humble.

Make smaller portions.

What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos?

Sad, very sad but in general, they don’t realize it…. everything I cannot stand.

If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be?

A baker.

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP

This month we’re putting the spotlight on Amalia Lages, Holistic Embodiment Coach, Breathworker, and founder of FlowwFrequency – tailored guidance for individuals on their personal wellness and / or entrepreneurial journeys.

MY HEALTH & HAPPINESS HABITS: AMALIA LAGES The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Tell us a little bit about your work?

As a Holistic Embodiment Coach and Breathworker, my intention with FlowwFrequency is to support individuals on their journey of coming to truth and reconnecting with the wildness within them so they can live a more wholesome life.

In a coaching program, clients are guided to work through energetic stagnation using different embodiment practices that invite somatic release, to overcome resistance through mindset training including different techniques and to find balance in day to day living so they can achieve their self-determined goals. I work by taking a very integrative and intuitive approach, looking at all aspects of the person’s current life as well as past traumas so they can develop a better understanding of themselves to create lasting change. A holistic approach to mental and physical health cannot separate mind and body and this is the message that I am committed to spreading through my work.

I also provide mentorship for individuals who wish to promote their personal brand in the online space. For this, you are invited to join me in an online platform that holds weekly mastermind calls and trainings.

In the new year, I will be offering more of my work in the online space, while I travel to Brazil to complete another study program. To find out more about programs and future retreats

In Mallorca, where is your favourite place to: please connect to my social media.

What did you have for breakfast today?

I had a juice today as I am currently cleansing.

Orange, lemon, grapefruit, cucumber and ginger.

What does your morning routine look like?

Every morning I drink Kangen water with lemon before doing anything else. My routine varies from day to day depending on how I feel or what my day has in store. Some days I go for a walk in the forest and sit to meditate/breathe.

On a slower morning, I might wake up with the sunrise and sit on the mat for my morning practice. Breathwork, meditation and a bit of movement are essential for me every morning.

What is your number one health habit?

Drinking electrolyzed reduced Kangen water!

What is your guilty pleasure?

Dates with peanut butter! Omg… I’m craving it now!

What’s one book or podcast you’d recommend everyone read/listen to?

• De-stress: Walking on any hiking/walking trail – I love Banyalbufar and Esporles • Move: Dancing in the forest…. And lately, I have been doing Kundalini Activation Process (KAP) with Sofia at Earth Yoga. Check her IG out to learn about KAP @findwithinyourheart.

• Shop: The Eco Market at Plaza Patines for locally grown foods / Prem Shakti is one of my favourite clothing shops, the clothes are made here and they use some very beautiful fabrics from India.

• Dine: Santosha Restaurant for brunch.

• Stay: I actually haven’t explored much the accommodation here. But, I’m really keen to have an experience with The Glamping here on the island… ______________________________________ Instagram: @flowwfrequency.healing www.flowwfrequency.com amalia@flowwfrequency.com www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide

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THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME The term Thoracic Outlet describes the left and right hollows either side of the throat behind the collar bone.

A lot goes on in these hollows as you can see there are major arteries nerves and veins leaving the neck to supply the arm, hand and fingers.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a term given to compression on any of these structures which can cause a lot of unusual symptoms from the neck and armpit right down to the hand and fingers. These symptoms may include anomalies of the nervous system such as pins and needles, numbness or sensations of hot or cold in the extremities of the arm. At it’s worst muscle wasting of the hand can be seen particularly in the thenar eminence which is the term used to describe the fleshy muscle at the base of the thumb.

TOS causing problems to the vein can also cause tingling, pain or numbness in the hand which may also look whitened and be cool to the touch.

If the artery is compromised by TOS, again there will be a chillyness in the hand and fingers and there may be discolouration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen to the area as the circulation is impaired. Once again there may also be pins and needles or tingling and a deep ache in the hand.

The Thoracic Outlet is boardered by neck muscles (Scalene and Sternocleidomastoid) and bone (collar bone, first thoracic vertebra and the first pair of ribs.)

Any change to these structures may alter the shape of the Thoracic Outlet and so cause pressure on the nerves and circulatory vessels.

such as labouring, weight lifting or forceful impact through the shoulders can result in tension in the neck and shoulder muscles thus reducing the space within the thoracic outlet.

Some sports can also contribute such as rugby due to the contact and racquet sports due to the repetition combined with impact.

Congenital The first rib is a short and fairly thick bone in comparison to the lower ribs. It gives attachment to the scalene muscles of the neck and the first attachment of serratus anterior which is at the top of the chest wall. This rib also gives attachment to the top of the lung.

Occasionally this rib may be extra long which can then intrude into the thoracic outlet.

Another congenital anomaly is the Cervical Rib. This is rarer cause of TOS.

Trauma

Our ribs begin in the thoracic section of the spine (at T1) however some people have an extra rib arising from the last cervical section of the spine, from C7.

Fractures to the clavicle (collar bone) acromioclavicular joint and shoulder may cause an alteration in the volume of the thoracic outlet.

This “extra rib can encroach upon the thoracic outlet space causing the above mentioned symptoms.

Repeated Stress

Pathological Causes

Heavy repetitious work with the upper limbs

Upper lung tumours can put pressure on

Causes of TOS

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the nerve and vascular tubing within the thoracic outlet.

Diagnosis In the first instance an X Ray will be required to check for extra ribs or elongated transverse processes in the cervical spine.

Appointments with the Neurologist and Vascular Specialist may also be required to determine the cause of any compression on nerves, veins or arteries. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is often difficult to diagnose as there are many other conditions which mimic this syndrome, however once diagnosed there is a good prognosis for recovery.

Treatment Treatment will of course depend upon the cause. If impingement upon a vein, nerve or artery is deemed to be the cause, then surgery may be required to relieve the pressure allowing improved vascular flow or nerve conduction. _____________________________________ Tracey Evans MCSP SRP COFIB Col 220 Physiotherapist The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 / (+34) 971 405 769

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GET TO KNOW YOUR MEDICAL KIT – PART 1: TRAUMA RESPONSE AND SPLINTING ITEMS As part of a medical kit there are a number of equipment items to manage trauma injuries of breaks, fractures and strains. Here is a rundown of standard items that you should be familiar with.

Sam splint

by inflating or deflating air, through a valve. An inflatable splint cannot be used with an open fracture since the pressure from the splint would force the bone back.

The SAM (structural aluminium) malleable splint is a compact, lightweight, highly versatile device designed for immobilizing bone and soft tissue injuries in emergency settings. It consists of a layer of soft aluminium, with a polyethylene closed-cell foam coating. There are also smaller finger splint versions.

Pelvic binder

The difference between inflatable splints and vacuum splints: Vacuum splints are radiolucent and do not apply external pressure to the injured extremity. Inflatable splints are soft splints that become rigid when inflated.

Kendrick traction leg splint

Vacuum splints

A pelvic binder is a device used to compress a pelvic fracture to stop bleeding. If the patient is haemodynamically compromised with a significant mechanism suggestive of a pelvic injury, a pelvic binder should be applied.

Applying a pelvic binder early provides stability and allows clot formation. This may prevent ongoing haemorrhage and the often-lethal impaired clot formation.

Semi-adjustable neck collar

Vacuum splints are primarily used as a stabilisation and splinting device for various limb injuries. Appropriate levels of splinting are achieved by the correct sizing of the splint, sculpting of the splint to the patient's limb and removal of excess air from the device.

The purpose of traction & splinting is to reduce blood loss, pain and tissue damage.

The Kendrick Traction Device (KTD) is relatively simple to apply as long as you are familiar with the various parts. Traction splints should not be used in either proximal or distal femur fractures due to the propensity of the device to cause movement of the hip or knee, which could increase the risk of complications. It can also be used in patients with pelvic fractures.

Inflatable splints

Extrication stretcher

Versatile and simple to use inflatable are used to immobilize arm and leg fractures, with uniform pressure on the limb and to guarantee stability and comfort for the patient. The pressure in the air chamber can be controlled

A KED is used in conjunction with a cervical collar to help immobilize a patient's head, neck and spine in the normal anatomical (neutral) position. Ideal for confined and narrow space extraction.

For stabilisation of the neck with a suspected back or neck injury. ______________________________________ Nick Stael von Holstein Medical Support Offshore www.msos.org.uk

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MEDAIRE AND SENTIO PROTECT PARTNER FOR ONBOARD COVID TESTING WITH TRAVEL CERTIFICATION LONDON

MedAire, the world’s leading superyacht medical assistance provider and SENTIO Protect, specialist consultants in Covid-19 superyacht response technologies, today announced an important partnership which appoints MedAire as SENTIO’s exclusive partner for their onboard molecular testing solution for the superyacht industry, increasing the options available for vessels in setting up their own onboard testing programme.

Powered by the cue health genetic testing platform, the solution uses molecular NAAT Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (commonly known as PCR) and it only requires a noninvasive, lower nasal swab to test for SARS CoV 2 presenting results in under 20 minutes, with 99% Sensitivity and 98% Specificity across 4 clinical trials. The solution also gives superyachts the ability to generate Covid certification for international predeparture travel without having to leave their vessel, with regulatory approval under U.S. FDA EUA, Health Canada, EU CE IVD Directive and CDSCO India.

In addition the technology has been successfully validated in detecting the new Omicron Variant of Concern. Steven Bates, MedAire General Manager, says that “The cue health device and solution is ideal for the superyacht environment, as it is compact and very simple

for crew members to learn to use”. Bates adds that “The device complements MedAire’s existing range of Covid testing options and with low set-up costs, it has already proven an attractive proposition for many of our clients, serving the dual-purpose of mitigating the risk of infection as well as facilitating any required Covid documentation to travel between countries” James Hammond CEO of the SENTIO Group considers the partnership a perfect fit and envisions the mobile genetic technology taking onboard crew health to another level “ Both MedAire and ourselves have a shared vision for greater protection against Covid-19 and the longer term application for monitoring health. We are developing the platform for the maritime sector with the manufacturer and through 2022 there will be additional genetic tests coming online to use with the reader, including other respiratory viruses, cardiac markers, cholesterol, pregnancy and many more.” ______________________________________ Luc Hill Senior Marketing Executive, Luxury Yachts MedAire, An International SOS Company (+44) 7587 627 811 luc.hill@medaire.com

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FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WITH BT23 FITNESS upping your NEAT, make conscious decisions in the day to move more and be more active.

We have 4 exercises and the aim is to complete 10 reps of each exercise. try to move quickly between the exercises, once they are all complete take no longer than 2 minutes recovery before starting the new round.

So in summery: - 4 exercises - 4 sets - 10 reps of each exercise - Minimal rest between exercises - No longer than 2 mins between rounds ______________________________________

Happy New Year and welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness. In this months issue we will be doing a Plyometric session. All of the exercises this month can be done using just bodyweight, if you feel the need to make the exercises harder then you can add some weight where necessary if you have them.

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Split Squat jump: Using a bench rest one foot up on the seat and take one hop forward, keep the weight in the standing legs heel and drop down so that the knee on the raised leg is just off the ground, from here press back up through the standing heel into a small hop and control yourself back down into the next rep. complete 10 reps on each leg.

Plyometric exercises are explosive moves that involve powerful, rapid stretching and contracting of your muscles to boost power.

So the idea of this months session is to put as much force as possible through the eccentric part of of the exercise ( the part where the muscle is lengthening) for example the jump part of the squat jump.

High Knees: Running on the spot bring the knees as high as possible keep the core engaged and use the hands to help with the momentum of the movement. *2 KNEES UP = 1REP

This months topic is BURNING CALORIES (TDEE) Total Daily Energy Expenditure, is an estimation of how many calories you burn throughout the day, this is broken down into 4 components.

1. (BMR) Basel metabolic rate, this makes up for 70% of our TDEE and is the number of calories burned in order for our body to keep vital functions going such as breathing and keeping ourselves warm.

2. (NEAT) Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, makes up 15% of our TDEE and is the non planned exercise we do during our day for example dog walking, cleaning the house even fidgeting and walking to the kitchen for snacks.

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

Regression: jump from a lunge into a neutral standing position before jumping back into the next lunge.

3. (TEF) Thermic Effect of Food, makes ups for 10% of our TDEE and is the calories burned whilst breaking down and digesting our food.

4. (EAT) Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, is as little as 5% of our TDEE this is the conscious exercise we do in our day, weights at the gym, out for a run, swimming lengths in the pool.

The Numbers are a rough guide and of course they can vary a few percent here and there, It’s good however to have an idea of the concept, so when you’re wondering why your struggling to loose that last few pounds rather than demotivating yourself thinking that slugging it out on a treadmill Is the only option consider

How many times should i train a week?

There is no exact science to how many times we should train a week, the aim to achieve is something that is sustainable and long lasting. If you try to train 4/5 times a week but then find you keep cancelling other plans and arrangements then there’s a good chance you won’t stick to your plan. What I often suggest is that you aim for 2/3 times a week, train with a plan so that you make the most of your time and each workout is effective and efficient. If you’re unsure of how to create a plan speak to someone you know who also trains or get in touch with a trainer who should be able to help you get started.

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5 EASY WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY OVER THE HOLIDAYS

My name is Debbie Lash; you can find me teaching at Earth Yoga in Santa Catalina and Portals. I’m also a certified Health Coach with a mission to inspire people to make better choices in all areas of their life.

• Juice from 1/2 a lemon (alkalining and cleansing) • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (high of antioxitants) • 1 cups of spinach (fiber, folate, calcium, and vitamins A, C, & K) • 1/2 banana (rich in minerals such as potassium and magnesium) • 1/2 inch of ginger root (relieves nausea and upset stomach) • 1/2 cup coconut water (high in electrolites) • ¼ cup of coconut or Greek yogurt (full of vitamins, minerals & protein)

When it comes to our health, the period between Christmas and New Year can be tricky sometimes. The minefield that is parties/food/ booze can lead to weight gain and does tend to sabotage your fitness routine.

So if you want to stay healthy over the holidays be a smart cookie and follow these simple steps.

1. STAY HYDRATED Staying hydrated is my No.1 key to success over the holidays. Not only does drinking water help you lose weight but most headaches are usually from lack of water, so instead of reaching for the Paracetamol, maybe it’s a couple of glasses of water that your body needs! The same applies with hunger. Before opening the fridge, pour yourself a large glass of H2o and feel your hunger dissipate. It is recommended that you drink between 8 - 12 glasses of water every day - how’s that working out for you? It may sound a lot but its only 1 glass every 2 hours (if you get your 8 hours sleep!) If you’re not sure whether your body is dehydrated then check the color of your urine. If it's pale yellow, you're hydrated. If it's a darker yellow, you’re not! Your body holds all the answers!

2. MOVE YOUR BODY Don’t wait until January to get back on track!

If you are traveling or have family staying, you may not be able to fit in your usual workout regime. Luckily, as little as 15 minutes a day will help elevate your mood and keep off those unwanted pounds. I find it most effective scheduling my workouts for first thing in the morning before the day escapes, and remember there are so many great workouts on YouTube that can be done from the comfort of your own home. Or maybe you can plan on getting the whole family out for a hike or walk along the beach before or after a big meal together. This will raise your metabolism and release endorphins, keeping the collective’s vibrations high. People tend to make better food choices if they have exercised prior.

3. GOOD FOOD DECISIONS The holiday season is all about traditions and eating old favorite family recipes. Thankfully

these days we know so much more about nutrition and about how we can better these dishes; healthier cooking oils, alternative flours, organic fresh fruit/ vegetables, substituting white sugar with honey, and so on, and then of course buying grass-fed meat and wild caught fish.

When it comes to making good food decisions I always recommend filling half your plate with vegetables, then take the other half of your plate and halve it again, one quarter for carbs and one quarter for protein.

4. START YOUR DAY WITH A FRESH GREEN JUICE OR SMOOTHIE Drinking smoothies and juices is a great way to consume more fruit and vegetables, especially for picky eaters who are not eating enough of them on a regular basis. Plus, if you're throwing in other fiber-rich foods like oats, nuts, and seeds, your morning smoothie can be a nutritional powerhouse giving you the perfect boost to start your day.

After a night of over indulgence followed by a brutal hangover sometimes we crave goodness in the morning. A healthy smoothie can be just the ticket. It is both delicious & nutritious, like a big soothing hug. From fixing an upset stomach to boosting your energy, a healing smoothie is the great step towards unpicking last nights damage!

5. GET ENOUGH SLEEP We all know how good we feel when we have had a great nights sleep, but sadly, it’s fallen down our list of priorities behind work, chores, social, and screens!. However, sleep shouldn’t be classed as a luxury. It’s as super important for your physical and mental health alongside food and water. I don’t know about you but I just don’t function as well as a human being if I don’t have my full 8 hours!

When we don’t get adequate sleep, our hormone levels alter in a way that encourages weight gain because we get cravings for less healthy foods. Our body releases the hunger hormone, Ghrelin, which increases our appetite and increases our craving for sugary foods, which can explain a lot at this time of year. The recommended hours of sleep for a person 18 – 65 is 7 – 9 hours a night.

IMPORTANT – I’m not trying to be a killjoy.

Christmas is that time of year to let your hair down. All I am saying is apply a few rules and it will not completely wreck your fitness routine and make sure that when you eat that chocolate eclair that you absolutely enjoy every mouth full.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ______________________________________ Debbie Lash Yoga Teacher & Certified Health Coach You can find me teaching at Earth Yoga, check their schedule www.earthyogamallorca.com.

Instagram: @debbielashyoga Facebook: Debbielashyoga YouTube: Debbielashyoga Website: DebbieLash.com

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A VISION OF THE FUTURE of most of it. Their record with regard to ethics is chequered at best, and something is going to change with the way they are regulated and held to account for them not to abuse this potential next level monopoly. The dominance they enjoy and the data they hold on each and every one of us is already staggering, and it’s a reasonable assumption that if the Metaverse does catch on we are going to be spending even more time with them, and sending even more data to their server farms for crunching.

Back in October, Facebook founder Mark Zukerberg put on his smartest t-shirt and gave us the five buck tour of the Metaverse, and said we would all be joining him there within 5 years. He said it was the future, many said it was a shiny attempt to avoid a bunch of bad press from a Facebook insider who blew the whistle suggesting that the social network was putting profit before the wellbeing of its users.

No real surprises there then. A good rule of thumb when using anything on the internet is, if you are not paying for it, then you are not the customer, you are the product.

The next day the parent company changed its name to ‘Meta’ and put its logo all over its stable of brands, Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp among others, you have probably seen the branding on your phone.

For those of us who struggle to keep up with the supersonic speed with which the tech world moves, you might wonder what he’s going on about. In simple terms, it’s a virtual reality accessed using headsets, or glasses that will allow you to exist, and interact with a virtual world, augmenting what you see with your eyes with overlays of info. To put it even more simply, it's a different, more immersive way of accessing the internet. If it happens, it's going to be a gamechanger, even if you liked

the game just how it was.

For years, Facebook has been investing in VR, it bought headset manufacturer Oculus in 2014, Google has made aborted attempts to kick start a VR revolution with it’s stillborn Google Glass but so far nothing has stuck. Why? Perhaps people don’t like wearing headsets, perhaps it’s an idea ahead of it’s time. We used to feel self conscious about talking on the phone in public, but now we are all having Zoom meetings in the cafe.

The pandemic, for all of its ills, has planted a seed in fertile ground when it comes to remote working. Forced into it by lockdowns, we all got the hang of virtual meetings, set up office in the spare room, and while it has many downsides, it has, by and large, worked just fine. Is it really a massive leap to join a Zoom meeting using a pair of glasses, rather than staring at a screen?

Probably not. Can we see ourselves putting on a headset to walk around a virtual Amazon superstore selecting our purchases rather than a click of a mouse, or swipe of a screen?

Probably yes.

Should we be worried about it? Yes probably.

Facebook, Amazon, Google and a small handful of big players are likely to be the masters of the Metaverse as they are going to be the architects

Do we really need it? No, not really, but how many things are we currently reliant upon that we had no idea we needed until we were shown it. Did you need a mobile phone?, a microwave oven? Did your grandparents actually need a car? Aeroplanes? Electricity?. No. People have by and large got on with life just fine since the stone age. The history of humans is the history of technology, and mostly the history of stuff you never really actually needed, but it has, incrementally, in the main, improved life for many at each step. I can’t see that changing any time soon.

Can you ignore it? Well probably not. You don’t have to be decrepit to remember a time when businesses got by fine without a website, now there are plenty of businesses that don’t have anything else. Really only a handful of years ago how many businesses had a presence on social media? Now it’s all but essential for most. 25 years ago a job title like ‘web designer’ would have drawn blank looks, how many thousands around the world have jobs called, ‘head of digital strategy’, ‘social media manager’. Like them or loathe them, but some of the most powerful and wealthy celebrities are ‘Influencers’, or ‘Youtubers’.

Is the Metaverse going to be a reality in five years? Quite probably, but if it isn’t the chances are that something radically different will be, ideas that currently live only as a spark in the minds of a small number of unknowns will no doubt be indispensable to modern life in the twinkling of an eye.

They say that change is the only constant, it’s more true now than ever. It's coming at us at full speed with its horn blaring, and you can’t get out of its way. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM SAVE THE MED!

700 students participated in the Dos Manos School Programme

Having entered a new year, it is time to share our last quarterly update of 2021!

MARINE PROTECTION A month of immersive marine life workshops - on land!

During November, Save The Med ran a series of Mediterranean marine life workshops with audiences of different ages to pilot a 360º projector. In total, nearly 600 participants joined the events which took place all around the island and during which emblematic species like mantas and sharks passed over their heads, as if they were indeed diving with them! The response has been amazing and we look forward to organising more similar events in the future!

Surveying catches of elasmobranchs in Palma Between November 2020 and 2021, weekly

visits have been made to the fish market in Palma to survey the catches of sharks, skates and rays. During a total of 52 visits, more than 6000 boxes with a joint weight of more than 30 tonnes, have been surveyed. Eight shark species and sixteen species of skates and rays have been identified and documented.

While the analysis and conclusions of this project will be finalised next year, the biologist have already been able to confirm the rarity of some species as well as a noticeable reduction in others, possibly indicating a population decline.

Stellaris Action: The first baby sharks have hatched!

On a positive shark related note, through the project “Stellaris Action", which aims to protect the small, threatened nursehound shark, a total of 43 sharks from 100 egg cases have been hatched so far in 2021 and all the sharks are growing well! Educational tools to

43 baby sharks have been born through the project Stellaris Action

raise awareness about the project and the importance of sharks have been developed to be exhibited to the public and we are hoping for more baby sharks over the coming months!

Discover Your Marine Protected Area (MPA) Sa Dragonera In October we celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Marine Reserve of Es Freu de Sa Dragonera and the 1st anniversary of the Sa Dragonera Marine Reserve through the organisation of the first Sa Dragonera conference, which was held in Port d’Andratx early November.

The event successfully brought together more than a hundred attendees interested in learning about the marine reserve of Sa Dragonera. The activities allowed the participants to fully immerse themselves in Sa Dragonera through talks and presentations by 16 speakers, screenings of short films, group dynamics, a round table, 360º video

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projections of the underwater world and the exhibition of beautiful photographs from the MARE-Dragonera PhotoCollab.

PLASTIC REDUCTION Plastic Free Balearics Through the new Plastic Free Balearics Certification, which was launched in July

by Save the Med and IbizaPreservation foundations with the participation of the Plastic Free Menorca alliance, amazing preliminary results have already been achieved. A total of 93 businesses in the Balearic Islands hospitality sector have been evaluated and started to receive their certifications. Through the programme, close to 94,000 plastic bottles have been eliminated and more than 4 tonnes of waste are expected to be removed from the supply chain in 2021.

Dos Manos Schools Programme

Close to 94.000 bottles and 4 tonnes of waste removed from the supply change in a matter of months through the Plastic Free Balearics Certfication programme.

Since the start of the school year 28 school classes with approximately 700 students have participated in our Dos Manos Schools Programme, conducting beach cleans and citizen science survey to help understand the issues of plastic pollution. Unfortunately, due to unusually rainy weather, we have had to postpone scheduled programmes with another 14 groups in hopes of better luck during the spring semester!

The Changemakers Project Meanwhile, we are are very excited to see almost 120 new Changemakers already signed up and coming up with their own projects to reduce the use of single use plastics!Through their work, students turn their values into action while practicing invaluable, interdisciplinary skills. They analyse complex real life problems, establish cause-effect relationships, conduct research, practice critical thinking, search for solutions, make team decisions for the common good and, ultimately, they become young leaders for positive change in and beyond their local communities. Contact edu@savethemed.org if you and your class would like to participate in a virtual introduction session to the project.

SAVE THE MED'S OWN WEB SHOP! Finally, we launched our online shop for Save the Med Merch at Shopsavethemed.org, where you can find a small selection of unique products or presents, of which 100% of profits go to support our work. We hope you'll love it!

WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT IN MEDITERRANEAN MARINE REGENERATION IN 2021, AND WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY 2022!

Almost 600 participants of all ages took part in Immersive 360º projections, discovering marine wildlife

Check out Save The Med merch at shopsavethemed.org

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ESSEX TO PALMA IN A TOASTY LITTLE CATERHAM 7 – TIME FOR A BIT OF MOUNTAIN TRIPPING AND MYTH-BUSTING

You are mad they said. You’ll freeze they said.

You won’t know cold like it they said. And god forbid what they said about my levels of comfort and what this treacherous little car would do to my hearing, let alone if it rained.

Does it even have a roof???? Crazy crazy idiocy was all I heard in the two weeks after my friend and owner of this supposed nutty vehicle, Tom Ashmore, had invited me to copilot with him in his beautiful brand new Gulf Blue Caterham 7 across the Pyrenees from Santander to Mallorca. Well, for those that know me well enough all these warnings of doom and gloom had the exact opposite effect and made my stubbornness flare to the ceiling as my determination to ‘grin and bear it’, no matter what (with the aid of a hastily packed hot water bottle) shone through.

Well…first off, grinning, yes, but bearing was not required. It has a roof. Albeit a removable roof, but a roof nonetheless. And this has a very interesting effect when combined with one of the many optional extras that Tom had specced the car with, a heater. And this had the curious effect of making the car warm. In fact not just warm but toasty warm, to the point that for one of the legs of the drive we were literally in short sleeves. My poor little hot water bottle never stood a chance.

The next thing that I realised after I had ungracefully clambered my way through the lifting window/door entry to the car for the first time, when Tom came and picked me up at Stanstead, was actually how roomy the it was. My legs literally didn’t reach the end of

the footwell. I know I’m not the tallest at 5’6” but even a 6 footer would have no problem stretching out in her (depending on the amount of luggage of course). So that was another myth scratched off the list. Roof – check.

Warm – check. Spacious – check. Comfortable – double bucket seat check. All that was really left was the noise…

The noise, oh my god the noise. I still hear it in my dreams now. And yes, dreams, not nightmares. The noise that car makes rumbles through you like living adrenalin. It turns every head, makes small children point and old men smile. It is deep, guttural, throaty and just wait until you get into a tunnel. How we didn’t set off landslides I’ll never know. It is a living part of the car. They are going to have to make an electric version at some point, but it’s going to need to come replete with some sort of vibrating sound system, because without that noise it simply wouldn’t be a Caterham.

The only teeny downside of the gun roaring, mind melting, grin inducing noise is that it makes it rather hard to chat. Not impossible, but when we did attempt it there is a large likelihood that we were having very different conversations… “Look sheep”. “Really? I thought it was quite expensive”. But Tom, being Captain trained had thought of everything and we were fully commed up with cans and mikes.

A little surreal at first hearing your own voice, but we soon figured it out.

So once we had quickly worked out that the car was none of what most people thought

or think it was going to be, we were ready for the off. Starting out with a village awakening, rip roaring early start at 4am in order to get us down to the very fancy newest Brittany Ferry Galicia for our 30 hour journey over to Santander. For anyone doing this leg, upgrading to the C Club lounge with unlimited food and drink, and reserving a cabin, is an absolute must, as it means you arrive in Santander bright and bushy and ready for the road trip ahead.

And what a road trip it was set to be. We would have loved to stop in Santander but we were on a deadline to Barcelona for 5 days later and had a route plotted that would take us through the most incredible scenery, perfectly placed rumble tunnels and round some of the most exciting switchback and long sweeping roads that we could have wished for.

After a wonderful four hour drive where the car and Tom’s handling of her really came into its own we arrived in Pamplona at the El Toro Hotel. An ancient country house that was moved brick by brick to its new location several decades ago, it was a wonderful sight to behold. We parked up in the prime spot right in front of the entrance and proceeded to admire her (the car that is), for quite some time. She really was beautiful in the evening darkness surrounded by twinkling fairy lights.

After a fabulous meal and a good night’s sleep we sadly discovered that our plans to breakfast in Pamplona were somewhat scuppered by the

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weather, so in an attempt to outrun the rain we beat a hasty exit on the next leg of our journey.

Although we did agree that we need to return to see the amazing cities that these wonderous roads connect This day was to take us high up into the mountains on some deliciously winding roads that would eventually bring us to the viewpoint that was our goal. At one point we were considering popping over the border into France but not knowing the restrictions we’d decided against it. As it turned out, the weather had other plans as well. I think my famous last words of “I doubt we’ll see snow with this drizzle happening” lasted two crazy switchbacks and about fifty metres of altitude.

Sure enough, as we rounded the corner the car was suddenly engulfed in a snowy down. Not wanting to risk the tyres in those conditions we went just a little bit higher past a group of workmen who clearly thought we were mad, found some actual snow on the ground, leapt out of the car and proceeded to partake in some speed snow tourism. Yep, we took photos of the car next to snow on a mountainside and were back in the warmth in under one minute.

Needless to say this meant we needed a bit of a navigational rejig and as we backtracked I found a couple of potentially interesting roads that would get us to our final destination just north of Huesca. And what roads they were.

Huge Roman straights where Tom was able to put the pedal to the floor, followed by sweeping curves and ever more dramatic scenery. We didn’t talk much during the times in the car, jut punched each other’s shoulders sometimes as the next awe inspiring snow-capped mountain presented itself around the corner.

We obviously did stop off for a couple of quick photo shoots. I mean, who wouldn’t on those roads and in that car. But after waving to several big lorries that we were able to overtake and outrunning a BMW that thought he could keep up, we came to the turning to our next stay.

This time it was the wonderful Airbnb, La Abadia, in San Vincente, run by the fabulous Lilian and her husband. We were staying in the lovely vicarage attached to the church in the middle of what in the UK would probably be called a hamlet. It was literally in the middle of nowhere down a fabulous dirt track that took

on the big boys curve for curve, and proved once again just how reliable this car is.

One fabulous home cooked meal in our stomachs, followed by a stunning breakfast the following day, we wiped the frost from the car, turned the ever reliable and effective heater up to 11 and bid adieu to our gracious hosts, with a less than gracious roar of the engine. This was to be the final, most beautiful and longest leg of our journey, taking us to friends Pete and Lesley just north of our ferry destination of Barcelona, in Tamariu.

I think we eventually worked out that we spent 9 ½ hours in the car that day. And the amazing thing…it didn’t feel like it. It’s actually quite hard to describe the experience. Time bent in so many different ways. Because we were going from one epic road to the next as we slowly and joyfully picked pour way across the north of Spain, not one view was the same as the next.

It was a fascinating smorgasbord of Spain and France and Andorra. From mountains to plains, russet autumnal forests to quaint villages. And most excitingly, Mother Nature finally did her thing and let us put the roof down! And that is a whole different experience of the car.

Wind in your hair, sun beating on your face, 1300 metres up and a photogenic cow. There is nothing more to be said. Time quite literally flew by.

After a final pit stop for an understandably

exhausted Tom in the friendliest town, Ripolli, in Spain, we finally found ourselves at the home of my surrogate family, The Brents. Two days of festivities, winding down and admiring the beauty that is that Gulf blue Caterham, marked the almost end of what had been, quite frankly, a jaw dropping trip.

Waving a final final farewell with all our belongings eventually with us (my fault), we took an almost uneventful (the Spanish motorway system’s fault) trip to catch our ferry home. Choppy seas, loud Italian TV and a freezing ferry actually seemed like a fitting end to an almost picture perfect journey.

Only to be topped off by a wonderful group of RPRCYC friends who had braved the cold, and an unreasonable hour in the morning, to come and greet us at Placa Puente with Mimosas and bacon sarnies. Jerry, Mel and Kel you were the cherry on top of the most beautiful Gulf Blue Caterham cake.

Enough thanks cannot go out to Tom Ashmore for letting me share in his adventure.

For anyone interested in catching the wind in their hair in their own Caterham 7 then please feel free to contact the wonderful Ian at Krazy Horse. ______________________________________ www.krazyhorse.co.uk

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OUR NEW YACHT!!

Dragonforce 65 finally splashes.

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The long anticipated launch of LMS finally came to fruition this weekend. Owned by Palma locals Melanie (Mattress) Winters of Neptune Mattresses and Victoria Pearce, Features Writer for The Islander, she was originally purchased 6 months ago. LMS, not her original name, has spent a lot of time on the hard to get her to this point and everyone who has been involved, your help has been greatly appreciated.

Number 51, originally Shenanigans, has pretty much been on a tour of the yards in the last six months. However her fantastic build crew of Hamish Reid and Tom Ashmore, with support from Jerry Iberson and the whole team at the the Royal Palma Radio Control Yacht Club have ensured that she was eventually pond ready. Finally unveiled in all her sunshine glory, thanks to the lovely father and son team at Wrap Spain, with a moving ceremony from Tom Ashmore, she hit the water and proved to be a racy little number in the right hands.

We’re expecting great things from LMS over the coming months and her eye is very much on the coveted prize of a bottle of Mallorca’s very own Suau rum. The boats race every Wednesday from 5pm and Sundays from midday. Everyone is welcome, no matter your ability, if you are a spectator or racer. There is always the Club Boat if you just fancy having a go. If you fall in love with the sport, the one fleet boats can be purchased from ihobbies on Carrer Manacor. Come and join us for a sea shanty or two and raise a glass to Little Miss Sunshine! RPRCYC!

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WHAT IS THAT FUNKY SMELL?

Corked wine - smells of humidity, wet cardboard, mushrooms or wet soil

Volatile acidity - the smell of nail polish remover, paint thinner or vinegar

Last January our wine sales decreased a lot, partly because of the C word but also because many people decided to partake in ‘Dry January’. I suspect January 2022 will be a similar outcome so, as nobody is likely to drink alcohol this month, I have decided to write about the defects of wine and how to recognise them.

At the end of the day, there are a great many aromas and tastes that we all enjoy when we drink a glass of wine, but unfortunately, there are also a lot of defects and they can be hard to detect. Many people have happily finished a bottle of defective wine without ever knowing there was a problem with it. In all my years of service I have opened my fair share of bottles.

Incredibly, the number of bottles that clients have rejected due to defects is approximately 1% or less, whereas the bottles I have flagged as corked or having other defects is more than 2-3%. Professionals are trained to detect the most basic faults in wine, so it is important to let yourself be guided by them and their experience. If you think your wine is a little ‘funky’, don’t be shy, ask the professionals for their opinion. At the very least, they should listen to what you have to say and then smell or taste the wine in order to give their point of view. In any case, they should also change the wine if you are not happy with it.

Some defects are easier to spot than others, and they can also have different levels of development. There will be times when the

Brettanomyces (Brett) - aromas of leather, animal, farmyard or manure

Mousiness - flavours of mouse cage, water biscuits, rice or popcorn

Brett - a wild yeast, fermenting an IPA

smell of a corked wine is noticeable as soon as you open the bottle and other times, the smell appears after 30 minutes or so. Or some of the bacteria that spoils the wine may not be fully developed by the time you open the bottle so you may not always be able to detect it.

Here is a list of the most common problems you might find and how to identify them: Corked Wine Most of us have come across a corked wine bottle in our lifetime. Generally it smells of humidity, wet cardboard, or in some cases, the smell is like mushroom or wet soil. The aroma is caused by a chemical compound called 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole or TCA. It is a mix of fungi that is naturally present on tree bark and some chlorinated compounds that are used during the processing and disinfecting of the bark itself. Some of us can recognise the smell from across the room while other people aren’t aware of it at all.

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the past, however, with the rise of natural or minimal intervention wines, volatile acidity can now be found in some of these particular wines due to the less aggressive winemaking preservation techniques. The VA can be identified as the smell of nail polish remover, paint thinner or in some cases, just vinegar.

During the fermenting and aging processes the natural evolution of wine is to become vinegar. Therefore, the winemaker must halt this evolution in order to ensure the grape juice tastes amazing instead. Some winemakers use chemicals, such as sulphites, to halt this process and others prefer not to.

The winemakers who are keen to create a wine without the use of these particular chemicals have more risk of bacteria development, which sometimes results in undesirable smells or a ruined wine.

Oxidation

Volatile Acidity (VA)

Oxidation is clearly caused by oxygen. As well as being a great way to 'open up' or let your wine breathe, oxygen can also be a wine's enemy. Small amounts of oxygen given at the right time make the aging and other processes beneficial. However, if too much oxygen makes its way into a bottle, a barrel or a vat, the result is problematic. An oxidised wine is brown in colour, without any lustre, and with little or no fruit aromas. The wine will also taste dry and bitter.

This defect was not much of a problem in

Brettanomyces aka Brett

If you think your wine is corked, seal the remainder of the bottle with its original cork and take it back to the shop you bought it from.

Wineries know there is a good chance this can happen, so they will reimburse the retailer for any corked bottles.

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Brettanomyces (or Brett) is a type of yeast found in wine and beer making. Some beer styles rely on this yeast to be present in order to add bitterness and character, but the levels in wine must be low or they can be very unpleasant. There are some Californian wines with low levels of Brett and in this case, they are considered to add personality to the wine.

Brett can come from a number of situations including the grapes themselves, so it's nearly impossible to eradicate. However, what the winemakers can do is lower the impact of Brett in their wines. The aromas of Brett have many descriptions, but the most common (and least offensive ones) are leather, animal, farmyard or manure.

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Mousiness This is possibly the hardest fault to describe. It appears randomly in some bottles of natural wines. In the glass the wine may smell fine, however, when you taste and swallow it, you may be aware of the flavours of mouse cage, water biscuits, rice or popcorn. This phenomenon, and the random way in which it appears, has had little study. It can eventually disappear or get worse over time. It can also develop during any stage of the winemaking process, so you could potentially have a mousey barrel, vat or bottle.

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nationalities. And this is not a small restaurant.

It is clear that there is an excitement around the restaurant that is not set to diminish any time soon. In fact there is actually a waiting list most days for a reservation. So to avoid disappointment book in advance.

Now, whilst Martín Berasategui’s newest restaurant may not currently have any Michelin stars, the chef himself holds a coveted 12, the highest number of any Spanish Michelin starred chef. Born and raised in San Sebastian, he cut his teeth in the restaurant Bodegón Alejandro, which was run by his parents and his aunt. In fact it was this very restaurant in which he won his first Michelin star. And it off the back of this first restaurant that this latest one is styled.

From the age of 15 he began training in France alongside the great and good of the cheffing industry, finally finishing up with Alain

Ducasse, in the uber cool restaurant, Louis XV in Monaco. However the significance of the name El Txoko is not lost on those that know and love his many wonderful restaurants. El Txoko is a place that is an equaliser, where layman and king are on equal terms. And through this concept Martin brings the delight of his gastronomic prowess to each and every one of us.

When my editorial family, Simon and Helen, and I, visited for lunch it was during the week and we were quite early and the restaurant was quiet. However, within 30 minutes every single table was full to brimming with all ages and

The restaurant itself, whilst large, manages to create intimate spaces throughout, where you don’t really notice the other tables around you.

The décor is understated and I would put it out there that it is the closest feel to a gastropub that we have in Palma. There is also a large terrace with heaters, although on the day we went that was really only for the brave. The atmosphere inside was light and full of laughter and the staff were wonderfully attentive.

When it came to the food we went for a tapas style as we really wanted to try a little bit of everything. We started of with the Teryaki Red Tuna with a fabulously punchy wasabi on the side. This was quickly followed up with the delicious Thai muscles. The coconut sauce that they were infused in I could have drunk in and of itself. After that was the Beef Tartare, which for me was the close run winner of the day. Just enough spice and beautifully presented.

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which is tricky considering where I live, however I was assured that the three different types, of squid, spinach and traditional chicken were fantastic, with just the right amount of crunch and a super tasty filling. I was okay however, as, at this point the jamon arrived and I was suddenly in seventh heaven. Melt in your mouth, say nothing more.

with anchovies. It’s probably not the right time of year for the tomatoes as everything is locally sourced, but the anchovies were delicious. And the prawn ceviche was sweet and the perfect texture. Not in the slightest bit fishy, which those of you who know me will know is my bugbear. All of this was washed down with a variety of lovely red wines from the menu.

We were considering leaving it there, as while the plates aren’t large they are surprisingly filling. However I happened to open my phone and the menu loaded back up. Well, I couldn’t resist a quick browse and what I found could not be ignored. Prawn ceviche and a tomato salad

I would thoroughly recommend El Txoko de Martin. It not cheap, but it’s also not break the bank expensive. There is something on the menu for every budget, but the welcome is equally fantastic whatever your line of work or situation. And we all know that after the last

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two years no one knows where anyone stands anymore. And talking of the dreaded C-19, at the time of going to press you will need your vaccination passport or test results, plus your ID to enter the restaurant. But it’s worth it. ______________________________________ EL TXOKO DE MARTIN www.eltxokodemartin.com Plaça del Pont, 07014 Palma reservas@eltxokodemartin.com (+34) 871 004 080

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2019 Sanlorenzo SX76 4,640,000 EUR VAT Paid Located in Ibiza

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Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 2018 495,000 EUR VAT Paid Mallorca Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 with silver-grey hull. A great cruiser offering excellent performance and superb living comfort on board. She has large teak laid decks and a fully opening transom that converts into a large teak laid bathing platform. Equipped with upgraded Elvström performance sails, Code Zero, 110hp Yanmar diesel engine, bow thruster, folding prop, generator, full B&G navigation package, cockpit griddle, cockpit table with fridge, dinghy with outboard, retractable davits, life raft, Glomex remote monitoring system, air conditioning throughout, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ice maker, etc. Go to www.whitesyachts.com for more info.

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Almost new Prestige 520 available to view in Mallorca. "Mr. Brightside", is a fine example of the most popular model in the Prestige line-up. She is now for sale at Ancasta Mallorca/ Alcudia, and available to view 7 days a week. All photos are of the actual boat. Berth in Mallorca also available for the 2022 season! Powered by the largest engine option of twin Volvo IPS650's (2 x D6 480hp) and fully equipped with Raymarine navigation electronics, tender garage, hydraulic hi/lo bathing platform, letterbox passerelle, generator, air conditioning, cockpit IPS joystick upgrade plus much more, this is truly a very fine specification which makes this Prestige 520 ready to go.

Fairline Targa 48 GT Many upgrades 135,000 GBP

• Boat REF# · 303627 • Length · 14.81m

• Year · 1998 • Construction · GRP

• Underwater profile · Planing • Sleeping berths · 6

• Engine · 2 x diesel 426hp, Caterpillar 3126 (1998) • Lying · Palma Bay Marinas, Mallorca

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