The Islander Magazine - March 2021

Captains of Ships – Colin Richardson Yachting Gives Back: 2 Years Old! Anambas Islands Indonesia Yacht Charter of the Month – Odyssea

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islanders, It’s good to feel that Spring is on the way, and we can all look forward to the lighter evenings and the warming sun, in spite of the continuing restrictions we are still living with. Hopefully these will soon be lifted and we can at least go and have a coffee or a dinner at our favourite haunts once more. As I have said in previous issues, I feel so sorry for the owners of these businesses who in many cases are losing their business and their homes through no fault of their own. It seems the authorities are being less than helpful in looking after these people.

The UK are certainly winning the vaccination race, reaching the 15 million milestone by February 15th they promised some weeks ago. I am less than impressed with the European efforts thus far on this front.

Let’s hope the pace quickens up soon!

I suspect I am like many of you, addicted to watching the America’s Cup. As I write this piece, we are 2-0 down in the Prada Cup Final, being well beaten by Luna Rossa on the opening day of this best of 13 series.

The Italians certainly look like they have made some substantial gains over the past couple of weeks. By the time you read this, it will all be over and we will know who will face Team Emirates New Zealand in the actual America’s Cup Final. It will be interesting to see how the Prada Cup winners compare to the Kiwis, who I’m sure will be quick and will be a well prepared team. The coverage on You Tube has been brilliant, with lots of interview and analysis programmes filmed to keep us hungry between the actual racing.

We have also seen the Vendee Globe come to a conclusion this past few weeks, and I think special mention should go to Pip Hare, who has provided us with a huge amount of live footage from her pretty ancient steed in comparison to many of her competitors. Her determination, courage, resilience and good humour should be applauded. She had some pretty dodgy moments like replacing her rudder in the Southern Ocean in less than ideal conditions. Huge congratulations to her.

Our local yacht industry seems to be weathering the economic storm relatively well overall, with our yards all busy and gearing up for the new season. The charter market also looks like it should have a much better season than last year, and brokers willing to include “Covid” clauses in the contracts, making cancellations less onerous than previously.

Fingers crossed for all those businesses who rely on the charter season being a success, such as provisioners, florists, wine suppliers, travel companies etc etc.

Fair Winds

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FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – COLIN RICHARDSON

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Colin also felt the lure of the sea and, from a young age, was a pretty decent dinghy sailor.

Keel boats came next, and Colin was rather handy with them too. It therefore came as no surprise that Colin’s first job was an apprentice with sailmakers Doyle, going fulltime when he left school.

Colin picks up his tale: “One day, the owner of the loft strode in and queried who had a skipper’s ticket. Out of 30 or so, only two of us did. Apparently, the boat we were working on had to leave the country by Friday or they wouldn’t be able to exploit a tax loophole.

Having never driven anything bigger than 30 foot, I found myself skippering a 72-footer across the Atlantic, from Cape Town to Fortaleza - I was 18.

“Except me, everyone onboard was Italian and none were very good sailors. It took me to the limit of my skillset, but I was so naïve and immature that I never questioned my abilities.

Everyone got to Brazil safely and, now speaking fluent Italian, I headed back to South Africa in time for the 1988 Cape Town to Lisbon Race.

“I was navigator for 50-foot sloop Dunkelly, no mean feat in an era of sextants and paper charts. After Portugal, we took her to Hamble.

I sailed up The Solent in late March, kitted out in southern hemisphere gear, chilled to the bone, and thought, ‘what a sh1thole’ - ironic, as I now live on that river.

A hirsute Captain Colin Richardson

CAPTAINS OF SHIPS COLIN RICHARDSON Although born in Liverpool, Colin spent most of his formative years in Simon's Town, home to the South African Navy’s largest base and around 3,000 cheeky penguins. His father

Colin at 18 months

joined-up in 1975, becoming the official Navy artist, while his mother worked at their Waterfall Barracks.

“I fell over South African sailor John Martin who was gearing up for the single-handed round-the-world BOC Challenge, starting and finishing in Newport Rhode Island via Cape Town, Sydney and Punta del Este. He needed shore crew, I was a sailmaker, so I took a job with him in Plymouth, before travelling to the US for the start. John led that race - until he collided with an iceberg.

“I returned to Cape Town in 1990, the year Nelson Mandela was released, and took back my old job with Doyle. Before long, a past decision came back to haunt me and I was inconveniently arrested for failing to complete compulsory national service. My punishment was a spell inside Wynberg military correctional facility in the company of nut jobs, religious objectors, homosexuals, and guys who didn’t embrace apartheid and simply couldn’t be assed - like me.

With brother Darren and father John in 1975

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Colin age 5

“By way of background, at the age of 16 all white South African males were issued with call-up papers. I planned to do as little service as possible and, once I’d finished high school, join the South African Navy as an officer cadet. This way I could serve for four years, gain a bridge watchkeeper’s ticket, leave, and never have to report again. The alternative was two years’ service, followed by 30 days annually for ten years - no way. All was fine, my application was accepted, and then I received a letter saying, as I had been born in the UK, I’d have to do the two years’ statutory service before the four years’ as an officer cadet - so I never bothered.

At the finish of the Cape Town Lisbon race with a fine mullet

“In a further twist, Reebok/Dolphin secured funding, so Toby and I jumped back to Team UK. I did all six legs of the Round the World, it was fantastic. Upon return, we celebrated at The Square Rigger pub in Hamble. I met a nice intensive care nurse called Charlotte, and we developed a sweet platonic relationship.

“Having falsely claimed I never received the call-up papers, the judge let me out of prison on condition that I would immediately fulfil my conscription duty - I didn’t. I buggered off to the States, effectively dodging the army twice.

Thankfully, by 1994 the apartheid system was put to an end and it was safe for me to return to South Africa.

“1995 saw my second bite at the Cape Town to Rio Race, co-skipper on 65-foot Merlin, and then back to Halsey Sails for another America’s Cup, making sails for Young America, Tag Heuer Challenge and Team Dennis Conner.

This time we didn’t win, New Zealand’s Black Magic took the title.

“So, in 1992 I found myself across The Pond working for Halsey Sails, building America’s Cup sails for America³, Team New Zealand and Ville de Paris - America³ won. And then, in January 1993, I dived into my first Cape Town to Rio Race, this time as bowman on 75foot Parker Pens - we came second by about three hours.

“I sensed it was time to get out of sailmaking, the work wasn’t consistent and, while my day rate could reach 200USD, superyacht crew were regularly commanding more. I observed them having a lovely time, while not doing too much dangerous offshore racing, so I quietly started doing my tickets in Southampton, upgrading my less-widely-accepted South African ones.

“In the meantime, I’d applied to the British Sailing Team to take part in the Whitbread Round the World Race on board Volvo Ocean 60 Reebok/Dolphin. The trials were in Hamble at the end of January - it was bloody freezing again - and there were 60 of us trying for 12 places. They narrowed it down to 20 or 30, myself included, and then ran out of money.

“The Spanish team, sponsored by Fortuna cigarettes, wanted British Olympian Lawrie Smith to skipper their boat. Lawrie, along with his core sailing crew, cherry-picked two guys from the beleaguered Reebok/Dolphin team to switch sides - I was one of them, the other was Toby Isles. It was all a bit hush hush. The existing Spanish crew didn’t know they were going to be fired, so it was rather embarrassing when a bunch of Aussies, Kiwis, South Africans and Brits rocked up in Puerto Portals, stole their jobs, and sailed Fortuna back to England.

Colin age 7

“As a freelancer, I got to sail with Halsey clients and Doyle clients, and the latter led me to an 80-footer sponsored by Swedish nicotine replacement product Nicorette. They were getting set for the Whitbread Round the World Race alongside Merit Cup, sponsored

by American cigarette brand Merit - oh the irony. Nobody on Merit Cup seemed to smoke, but most of Nicorette did, so we’d smoke their freebie fags. With a certain air of inevitability, we appeared in the daily Svenska Dagbladet puffing on ciggies in our Nicorette uniforms. We nearly got fired, but managed to cling on for almost a year - winning a number of regattas.

“My next adventure came by way of a soonto-be-decorated Dutch sailor I’d met while sailing for David Kong at the CORUM Cup in Hong Kong - a young Piet van Nieuwenhuijzen.

Colin selling ice creams age 11

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He tipped the wink that there was a place for me to trial with the Dutch Sailing Team as they prepared Volvo Ocean 60 Brunel Sunergy for the 1997 Whitbread - I got accepted as one of the 12 race crew.

“Six months later, I got a phone call from my parents in South Africa, apparently my mortgage wasn’t being paid. I strolled into my employer’s office and innocently queried as to whether they may have incorrect bank details for me? Weeks later, my father rang, the mortgage was still in arrears. I then witnessed a conversation between the Team and Quantum Sails, they wouldn’t deliver the next half-a-million-euros-worth of sails until the first half-a-million-euros-worth was paid.

The penny dropped. It wasn’t a bank error. I just wasn’t being paid. I blew up at my boss and stormed out. I wasn’t doing a potentially dangerous 120-day race on an underfunded boat for no reward - they came second to last.

Wife Charlotte in Mexico

“I flew back to Cape Town to act as shore crew for rivals Swedish Match, and David Kong got in touch once more. Would I help him with his X-48 cruiser-racer currently in build in Denmark? I flew to Denmark for a few weeks, then Hong Kong for a few months, and ended up staying eight years. During that time he bought, sold, or built, six or so boats, and we raced in the East Asian sailing circuit, often winning - not that it was particularly competitive. Having been on-off single for a number of years, embracing the local Hong Kong culture shall we say, I also started winning in my private life. Charlotte and I attended a mutual friend’s wedding in 2000 - platonic became romantic.

“David’s last boat, carbon-fibre Reichel/Pugh 78 Amity, was built in Cape Town, and I took her on a couple of transats interspersed with an eight-month Caribbean season. Charlotte worked flat-out at the NHS to allow her to take extended leave and join me on Amity.

One such visit, we spent time in Saint Martin, before flying to Cape Town via San Juan Puerto Rico and London. My grand plan was to get engaged in Cape Town.

Marcus sailing in The Solent

Zara surfing in Muizenberg South Africa

Zara and Marcus each had a vintage

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Training in Table Bay on an L48 with a bright yellow jacket

“Queuing at separate US immigration booths, Charlotte sailed through, but my visa had expired and the jobsworth official wouldn’t allow me through under the Visa Waiver Program. There was a standoff, I was deported back to Saint Martin. I had my mobile, Charlotte didn’t, so she had no clue where I’d vanished to. She boarded the connecting flight to London with her head in a spin. My unscheduled return flight landed in Saint

Martin around 2pm and the Air France flight to London via Paris departed at 5pm - this was the hideously expensive option, hence our San Juan Plan A. I shelled out for a ticket and landed in London a few hours after Charlotte, she was seriously pissed off. I also had a nice stamp in my passport saying I’d been ‘refused entry’ to the US - to this day I still struggle to enter the States.

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Captain Colin Richardson

“In London, Charlotte’s mother clandestinely handed me a cheap ring from her jewellery box. I had a size guide for the engagement ring. On terra firma in Cape Town, I made my excuses and met with a friend of a friend who was a diamond dealer. I arrived at the appointed RV point, on the V&A Waterfront, and was herded into the back of a minivan by a man with a machine gun - so far, so scary.

The dealer opened case after case of diamonds

With the family in Croatia

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and I picked one. I then walked into nearby Olga Design Studio with the gemstone and the cheap ring and was told the finished article would be ready in a week. Charlotte gave me the third degree. Where the hell had I been all day? Was I lying to her? She sulked.

“The moment arrived. We dined at the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel, the finest establishment in Cape Town - so fancy that Tiger Woods was two tables away. As arranged, the waiter pulled the cloche off Charlotte’s starter with a flourish, revealing the glittering ring beneath. I got on one knee, she cried, there was rapturous applause, and we went for a big night out on the tiles to celebrate. The next morning, the headlines read: ‘Tiger Woods gets engaged to Swedish girlfriend Elin Nordegren at Mount Nelson Hotel’. So wrapped up were we in our own special moment, we hadn’t even noticed.

Skiing with Captain Glen Kessels and Gerry Mitchell - both sailed in 93-94 Whitbread

“That same year, we acquired a farm in Tulbagh, in the Winelands of the Western Cape. The idea was to pick up an acre or two, plant some vines and olive trees, a bit of fun. We found an old burnt down apricot farm and fell in love - it was 34 hectares. We’d only buy this behemoth if we could get a 100% mortgage - we could, so we did.

“Surrounded by wine farms, including one owned by Marine Inspirations’ Phil Wade, we gradually planted our Shiraz and winded up producing 6,000 bottles a year. We also planted two hectares of olives, which gradually produced 10,000 litres of extra virgin oil each year and helped enormously with the finances.

We never lived at the farm, so our staff stayed rent-free in the cottages in return for looking after the estate and acting as security. Our high moment was winning a blind tasting against a Château Lynch-Bages at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show but, in general, it was hard work to trade the wine at the right price, so we sold up in 2017. But I am pleased we had the experience.

“I left Amity in 2004 as the boss simply didn’t have a boat big enough for me to maintain the Class IV ticket I’d earned back in 2000.

So I found myself working for a manipulative American chap on 130-foot Perini Navi Gitana - I was fired within the year.

Fun with Captain Glen Kessels and Gerry Mitchell

Biking in Florida with Captain Glen Kessels and Neil Emmott from Superyacht Sales and Charter

“The plan was to race on TP52 Cristabella, but she blew over in a hurricane in Palma and was a write-off. It was summer 2004, I intended to lie on my couch at home in Hamble and watch the entire Athens Olympics uninterrupted.

The phone went, it was Neil Emmott from Superyacht Sales and Charter, 52-metre Swedeship Passion was looking for a captain was I interested? I ditched the TV remote, had a coffee with the American owner, and joined my first ever motorboat on the premise that I could take leave a few months after I joined to get married - we had a deal.

“We started in Antigua, did a Caribbean and Med season, then I took Passion through the Panama Canal ready for a Galapagos cruise. At this point I flew to Cape Town, had my stag do with a bus-full of mates, collapsed from kidney pain, got diagnosed with alcohol poisoning and kidney stones, hospitalised for two days, and released the day before the wedding. Charlotte

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was distinctly unimpressed. I flew back and did the Galapagos, returned to Jamaica to collect the jetskis that we were barred from taking to the national park, and memorably lost the entire transom in the swell.

“I had a great team on Passion. Jumping from five or six crew to 14 requires a whole change of management style, but my previous owner in Hong Kong had been a real stickler and honed me into a more mature and professional captain. The interior crew looked after me well, and would do a nice guest fold-down service with champagne and rose petals each time my wife arrived. In December 2008, Charlotte flew into Saint Martin and shouted ‘I’m f+cking pregnant’ in front of the assembled arrivals crowd. A few months later, I shared the news with my crew. Of course, the interior team already knew, Charlotte hadn’t touched the champagne for weeks. Marcus was born in July 2008, his sister Zara a few years later in 2011 - we named a Shiraz vintage after each.

“I stayed with Passion for seven years but, with a young family, wanted rotation - sadly my owners didn’t. A former Whitbread teammate, Tim Powell, popped up and said that the owner of Rán Racing Sailing Team wanted to buy a Feadship - would I give him a bit of independent advice? In 2012, I hooked up with the Swedish billionaire and his impressive wife and, along with expert help from Neil Emmott, our journey led us to 53-metre Mirage- formerly Elisabeth F. He asked if I’d be his captain - only if I could have the rotation I longed for. We came to a compromise, year one fulltime, and there onwards two weeks on, two weeks off, with our chosen co-captain Steve Emmerich.

Life has more or less followed that pattern ever since.

Diving with Chief Engineer Andy Ingle

“Mirage acts as a mothership for Rán Racing Sailing Team, so we have an unusual number of guest cabins, eight in fact, to host the race crew. I don’t get involved in the racing, I am far too old for that, although I can at least claim that I was one of the first guys to sail the 72-foot mini-maxi Ran when she launched in 2009 - albeit under strict instructions from the aforementioned Tim to ‘stand at the back and not f+cking touch anything’.

“My current employer is a wonderful man, he’s very kind, has kept us all on full pay throughout the pandemic, and inspires great respect and loyalty from his crew. We lost our chief stew of six years recently, but only because she went to work for them at their Swedish home.

With Spud Pohl in Dublin

“Since I became a father, my number one priority is my family, and to be a good parent. I have no aspirations to run a 90 metre. A boat like the one co-captain Steve was on for 18 years, 105-metre Lady Moura, has 65 crew.

Imagine?! Not for me. And, with a Med-based yacht, I get to head home to Warsash for the winter. Our house is a bit of a doer-upper, a non-stop job list, and we have no less than 13 oak trees in the garden. Guess what Charlotte bought me for my 50th- a leaf blower…” ______________________________________

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

53-metre Mirage

FEATURE: YACHTING GIVES BACK; TWO YEARS OLD!

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YACHTING GIVES BACK; TWO YEARS OLD! Dear Islanders, While preparing this article, I noticed that our initial press release, written by the wonderful Sarah Forge, was dated 12 February 2019 so we have just celebrated our second birthday which seems a good moment to review our progress to date, to thank all the people who have helped us along the way and to invite you all to continue to do so in what will be another challenging year for us all.

As a group of ex-yachties, we were all aware that we and the rest of the superyacht community were mostly in a fortunate position where we could do something to help people in need on the beautiful island we call home and it very quickly became apparent that many other people felt the same.

WHAT ARE WE DOING? Although we started off as a simple food-raising campaign, this expanded quickly as the yachts began to offer us unwanted uniforms, towels and bedding, toiletries and galley equipment etc. We learned to say yes to everything that was working and in good condition and then find a home for it. We soon found that the local charities could find a use for almost everything we collected which means we only discard a tiny percentage of what we receive.

WHO ARE WE DOING IT FOR? Mallorca’s homeless, hungry and other people in need are helped by many charities and we are proud to support the great work being done by Assocació Tardor, (soup kitchen, food bank and two homeless shelters) Mallorca Sense Fam (food bank and charity shop) Es Refugi (homeless shelter and soup kitchen) Can Gaza (Homeless shelter and charity shop) JoyRon Foundation (helping children in need across Mallorca) Shambhala Foundation (supporting young people in need) and SOS Mamas (helping mothers with little or no income and their children)

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? During the pandemic the number of people in need has increased dramatically.

“109,900 people ended 2020 out of work in the Balearics, that's 47,200 more than at the end of 2019 and a rise of 75.2%. The number of households in the Balearics with all members unemployed has doubled from 18,300 at the end of 2019 to 36,600 at the end of 2020”.

(Labour Force Survey by National Statistics Office - Majorca Daily Bulletin Jan 29, 2021) The resulting increase in poverty on our wonderful island is already being seen and felt, especially by our friends at Assocació Tardor.

Their soup kitchen feeds around 1,000 people daily and they have recently added a food bank which, together with Mallorca Sense Fam, is

helping many hundreds of families with food, toiletries, sanitary products, cleaning products, baby food and nappies.

“ONG Medicos del Mundo, has attended 40% more people living on the streets of Palma during the pandemic compared to the same period the year before”. (Ultima Hora 24.11.2020) The shelters we support are all full, the shanty town style dwellings under the bridges of the Via Cintura and elsewhere have increased hugely, and even the relatively wealthy area of Calvià is now home to two food banks helping people affected by the huge impact of the pandemic on the tourism industry in Magaluf, Palma Nova and Santa Ponsa.

HOW ARE WE DOING THIS? Although our first anniversary roughly coincided with the arrival of the pandemic, we had by this time built up a wide-ranging network of supporters across the marine industry and beyond which meant that we were able to react quickly to the changing needs of people who were struggling.

When homeless people were taken off the streets and housed in draughty sports halls, we were able to respond immediately with large quantities of warm clothes, blankets, books and toiletries and, when the weather improved, we delivered t-shirts, flip-flops and sun cream!

Also, during the strict lockdown, when we could no longer deliver material support, we immediately set up a GoFundMe account which raised €14,000 and meant that, together

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with many wonderful direct donations, we were still able to supply food and funds where needed.

Although the pandemic restrictions meant we lost a wide range of planned collaborations including those with the Palma Boat Show, the Superyacht Cup, the Oyster Regatta, the TP 52 Super Series and weekly food collections from both Sunsail and Dream Yacht Charters, the GoFundMe campaign was a massive and most welcome boost.

As soon as the restrictions allowed, the yachts started to cook meals for Tardor. This was the brilliant idea of Jan Richards on SY Panthalassa whose initiative inspired her fellow chefs to follow suit including Karine on Explora, Alex and Fedra on Kenora, Maira on Tillakkana, Luca on Pacific, Kristy on Tilac, Julia on New Waves, Seanna on Kealoha, Libby on Astra V, Silvia on Delta One and Kurt on Vava. This very impressive team have provided around 2,500 meals for the homeless with the great assistance of Evolution Yacht Agents who regularly sent their refrigerated van to help with collections.

Despite the pandemic, the Radio OneMallorca Radiothon was another great success, as was their Christmas campaign, and Richie and Ayesha are still doing regular shopping trips for Tardor with the proceeds.

Red Dragon once again invited us to help with their longstanding annual Christmas campaign collecting donations for homeless shelters.

The Superyacht Charities, having lost their usual annual fundraising dinners, held a brilliant virtual triathlon based at Gym Marine and still managed to send us a very generous donation.

6 Points Cycling Challenges held a fundraising event in December (for which we were able to raise matching funding from EQ Investors in London) and nominated us as one of their chosen charities for 2021.

OmniAccess invited their very generous staff to donate foodstuffs and toiletries at Christmas

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and added a major donation from the company itself.

Throughout all this the yachts and the wider community also just kept on giving back. We collected sufficient bedding to furnish Tardor’s second homeless shelter along with TVs, microwaves, washing machines and dryers, computers and more. The two shelters, Llar Inge and Llar Kurt are now home to 110 people.

All this material takes up a lot of space and we are especially grateful to STP for donating our “head office” shipping container inside the yard without which we could not operate at anything like the level we do. At a conservative estimate over 30 tons of material have passed through it. In addition, we now have been given more long-term storage by Planet Space allowing us to start accumulating bedding for what we hope will soon be the third shelter.

Big thanks to SR Polish and Antifouling for

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storage space and to the force of nature that is Danielle Kennedy for her wonderful fundraising efforts on our behalf.

We have had great donations from so many yachts from Arenal to Andraitx including Lady Rose, Blue Bird, Tatasu, Vava, Palladium and Pacific and with a special mention to Jeremy Hance the heroic captain of Paraiso.

Medical Support Offshore (MSOS) for two exceptional donations which have been a massive boost to our ability to help the various charities.

Pinmar and Pinmar Supply have supported us from the outset, initially with storage space and handing out our collection boxes though their shops, and with a great donation from the Pinmar Golf Charity Fund. Pinmar Yacht Supply in the persons of Liz Wood and Gitte Jenshoj continue to help source essential items with great service and very kind discounts.

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Master Yachts, Modesty Yacht Carpentry, Blevins Franks Charitable Foundation and the Foggies Golf Society have also made very generous donations.

MTSea Marina Refrigeration have given us consistent and very generous support including the donation and installation of a new AC unit to Shambhala and drinking water filtration systems in the two Tardor homeless shelters.

A massive thank you to all our wonderful volunteers at our monthly food collections at the Bendinat Eroski. Since July last year Eroski’s generous customers have donated just over 100 trolleys full of food and toiletries and nearly €1,000 in cash.

MEDIA SUPPORT We would not have been able to deliver anything like as much as we have if people were unaware of our activities so we are especially grateful to the following for their support: Simon at The Islander, Jason and Humphrey at the Mallorca Daily Bulletin, Richie, Ayesha and Jo at Radio OneMallorca, Rhea at Yachting International Radio, Maeve and Dave at Superyacht Radio, Carlos, Kay and Adrian at Calviá Radio, Sarah Forge, Vicky Macleod, Oliver Neilson and also Lars Molin of the huge Palma Yacht Crew Facebook Group.

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WHO ARE WE? Since I keep saying we it’s about time I explained who “we” are. We are my initial team of fellow pensioners Dennis “The Container King” Moshofsky and Paddy “The Safety Man” Pigden who were soon joined

by Louise “The Facebook Wizard” Balfour (definitely not a pensioner!) and more recently Anne Nielsen, Aila Bell and Maia Lyn-Simmora and not forgetting David “The Secret Weapon” Wright whose contacts in the hotel industry have been incredibly supportive despite their own obvious difficulties. They are an inspiring team of volunteers and I am very grateful to them all.

I want to thank everyone mentioned here not just from me and my lovely colleagues but from the people for whom we and they and you have done all this. Every time we go to one of the charities we support, we are greeted with big smiles because we generally have our hands full of food, or clothing or any of the other essentials that our lovely supporters give to us and which we are very proud to deliver on your behalf.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate food when you see a collection trolley in your local supermarket.

Donate directly to us food, which must be unopened and in date, clean clothing and bedding, toiletries, nappies, cleaning materials etc. (We are not taking any more toys for the time being as all the charities were inundated with them over Christmas and Reyes.)

The Yachting Gives Back container inside the STP shipyard is open to receive donations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 0930-1030.

If you cannot get to the yard, please contact me and we will arrange to collect. ______________________________________ Donate directly to the Yachting Gives Back bank account: Bankia: IBAN ES81 2038 3480 5160 0019 8061 With zero overheads, every Euro donated will be put to good use helping Mallorca’s people in need.

Please help us to help those in need.

Nick Entwisle (+34) 619 117 937 nick@yachtinggivesback.com www.yachtinggivesback.com NIF G16659773

FEATURE: ANAMBAS ISLANDS INDONESIA

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Sunset at Tarempa

AN INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO OF ANCIENT BEAUTY ANAMBAS ISLANDS IS A NEW REMOTE YACHTING DESTINATION The Anambas Islands Archipelago in Indonesia was slowly being recognised as a new and exceedingly attractive cruising destination due to a huge improvement in facilities, clearing yachts in and out, and glowing reports from visiting yachts visiting prior to Covid-19.

A collection of over 200 small Indonesian

Traditional Anambas Sampan

islands in the South China Sea, the Anambas Islands is a great destination to plan for amidst news of Indonesian borders opening up and in planning for the backend of the pandemic.

Anambas still tends to be regarded as just a remote, off-the-beaten-track place. But for those with a penchant for exploring new seas

and lands, they will find a cruising paradise, with mostly idyllic islands with breathtakingly beautiful beaches of pristine white sand lined by coconut trees and surrounded by a gorgeous turquoise sea.

Facing the wide open ocean, the Anambas Archipelago provides a panoramic view of blue seas and green islands dotted with azure lagoons with sheer endless reefs filled with a kaleidoscope of colorful coral species, as well as magnificent sea creatures, big and small. Verdant jungles of exotic plant species and countless cultural and culinary unique experiences await travelers on land. Setting foot on an intriguing world of bountiful islands also awards the opportunity to meet the locals, descendants of the once mighty Orang Bugis.

These proud seafaring people of yesteryear with their colorful past, retain their strong bond with the sea today.

Part of the Indonesian Riau Islands Province, the relatively seldom visited Anambas Islands group lay between Singapore and Borneo and are among Indonesia's northern-most border archipelagos. Despite the Anambas Archipelago's relative proximity to Singapore at a mere 150 miles, this island group has remained under the radar, its silent existence never really reaching outside its own boundaries for centuries. However, when the Government announced the reclassification of the Anambas Islands in 2016 as an official Port of Entry for Indonesia, yachts no longer needed to clear at the closest POE in Nongsa Point, Bataam.

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Anambas Overview

Prior to the pandemic Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia GM, Thomas Taatjes, had announced, “Now Customs, Immigration, Port Captain and Quarantine offices are all based at the town of Terempa on Sintan Island https:// yachters-indonesia.id/ There has been huge improvement with this official port of entry, a port where ‘E’ immigration forms are accepted.

Captain Thomas currently comments, “As of today (February 9, 2021) the borders have opened again. The news is still regarding flyins mostly (as that's 99% of people) but we are currently sussing out the boat arrivals”.

Changing regulations were paving the way to welcoming more yachts, according to Taatjes when he noted in 2018: “Formalities wise, you can internationally clear into Indonesia by vessel and permits, visas, etc are all the same as elsewhere in Indonesia (your agent will advise current details). The cruising permit prior to Covid-19 was valid for three years and visas were normal for tourists: VOA, which costs $35USD and is 30+30 days; or Visa Exemption, which is free but only 30 days; or pre visa which is 180 days”, reports Thomas Taatjes.

yachts can sail directly to Tarempa from Borneo (240 miles) as he did; and from Singapore (150 miles); from Tioman, Malaysia (130 miles); and from relatively nearby Indonesian islands such as Batam.

Enthusing about his 2017 journey, the skipper said, “At a radius of 40 miles from Tarempa there’s an amazing choice of anchorages waiting for you to enjoy diving, snorkelling, sunbathing or meeting the locals or visiting a luxurious stayover, such as on Pulau Bawa Island. A nice surprise is the friendliness of the locals in the small villages scattered among the bays, which adds an enriching experience to your visit”.

It’s possible to cruise among the Anambas

Islands any time of the year. However, Captain JF notes the season of SW monsoon (April to September) offers drier conditions and a calmer sea, “While most of the predominant winds come from the SW or NE according to the season, it is advisable to be anchored with the possibility to swing 180 degrees with a switch of wind under a passing cloud and with reefs normally not too far away”.

“Many reefs border the Anambas Islands and provide well protected anchorages but because of narrow passages to enter those lagoons navigation can be tricky. Paper charts, as well as some system of electronic charts (like CM93 and Navionics charts) are not accurate enough for this area. It is therefore advisable to use a KAP file to view Google Earth for higher

“There’s a lot of praise for what the local and administrative people have done for cruising visitors”, adds Captain Jean Francois, heading up APS Borneo: “Pre-Covid immigration formalities for arrival in Anambas could be done via email from any location or country by the yacht owner/ captain or agent (though formalities must be completed before the yacht reaches the Anambas Archipelago).

However, there could be changes now. Your agent will know the ports where e-forms are accepted as not all ports in Indonesia accept e-forms”.

Captain Jean Francois knows these waters well and in November 2017 skippered the 80 foot steel schooner, Shaitan of Corsica, on a cruising voyage from Borneo to the Anambas Islands (she is now at the Batam marina). He reports

Taarempa Bay Anchorage

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accuracy. And, of course, good sunlight and visual navigation is essential most of the time”.

Captain Jean-Francois suggests the following islands be considered for voyaging around the Anambas Islands (it is important to note island visits could have changed due to Covid-19): Pulau Bawah Island. This Southern island has a stunning anchorage in a beautiful lagoon and is the perfect point of arrival or departure (according to your cruise). The snorkelling in the lagoon is good, however it doesn’t compare with the outside of the reef where there is better visibility, mostly NE of the island.

Pulau Bawah or Bawah Island is a cluster

of islands in Kiabu Village, District of South Siantan. A lagoon is surrounded by some of the islands and during the low tide it looks like a group of Islands that are interconnected by sandbars and reefs and form a barrier between the sea water inside and outside the Islands.

The five islands include Bawah, Sanggah, Murbah, Lidi, and Elang, all uninhabited.

getaway nature island stayover.

A private getaway nature island, Bawah is a previously uninhabited marine conservation area where you can experience nature through encounters with marine life or by trekking into the forest. Everything is crafted by hand and no heavy machinery is allowed to help in the efforts to promote the eco-friendly nature of the Island. This is a great stop for a private

Pulau Airabu Island. Less than 10 miles north from Pulau Ritan, this much bigger island presents several well protected anchorages.

Maybe the best one can be found on the South of the island. The only village can be found on the on the West coast on the North of the island. Excellent snorkelling and white sandy beaches welcome visitors.

Pulau Ritan Island. About 15 miles NW of Pulau Bawa, this island offers more magic — a small anchorage in middle of the reef. Like most of the beaches in the archipelago the beaches are deserted and uninhabited with a calm and beautiful anchorage, most likely alone.

Durai Island. Sailing about 30 miles north towards Durai Island, you pass again in front of many good and attractive anchorages with fishing villages to visit and more isolated lagoons and beaches. Durai Island is now a national park and there’s an abundance of sea turtles to view. The turtles are protected; however, you can walk around quite freely and see many tracks of turtles on the sand.

The turtle eggs are collected and protected by staff until they hatch - at which point the baby turtles are then released to the sea.

On arrival the biggest island (and a very pleasant town) is where all the formalities are done - Terempa on Sintan Island. It is a deep anchorage near a long road built on piles and the best place to resupply and also serves to welcome guests flying in to join the yacht.

View from Pulau Renggek

Note the airport on another island, Pulau Matak Island, less than 10 miles away and where you can anchor close by if more convenient. The East side of both Puala Sintan and Pulau Matak offer an incredible choice of anchorages, too numerous to be described and its adventure at its best! Spending a few week or even better a month in the Anambas

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Archipelago, you’ll find isolated anchorages with clear water and fishing villages along the way to ensure a fresh supply of seafood for your meals.

A great start in Tarempa includes a stroll around its sleepy waterfront. The quaint and colorful wooden stilt-houses form a picturesque town backdrop that breathes the rustic atmosphere of years gone by. There’s a busy fish market with the same set-up and ambience as centuries past. Nearby Pulau Siantan offers a spectacular waterfall with seven separate cascading levels and on up a fairly steep hike there’s an excellent panorama to enjoy from the waterfall of Tarempa and the sea below.

The main attraction, of course, the beautiful sea and countless reefs. Here days and even weeks can pass visiting the various stunning islands, gorgeous bays, serene beaches and azure-blue lagoons filled with crystal clear water. Island-hopping is enthralling with its sparsely inhabited islands, perfect for glorious sunset beach BBQ’s or picnics on the beach and an opportunity to visit villages and meet some of the locals. And of course, there’s many great spots for SUP paddling, kayaking or windsurfing.

Tarempa

Moving on to exploring the impressive underwater world, the snorkeling and scubadiving sites rival the best in the world. Some of the underwater sites that should be on your list as not to be missed are Pulau Ayam, Pulau Temawan, Pulau Penjalin, Pulau Tokong Malangbiru and the shipwrecked vessels, Seven Skies and Igara, which attract a variety of indigenous marine life.

But for a true paradise island experience, both above and below the waterline, it's hard to beat Pulau Bawah. Although the marine biota is not as rich as that in Raja Ampat in Papua, it is more than enough to satisfy divers.

Besides coral reefs, divers and snorkelers can also discover clownfish, zebrafish and the endangered Napoleon fish.

Fishing around the Anambas Sea is fantastic as the waters are quite fertile and renowned as rich fishing grounds. Tuna, mackerel, giant trevally, grouper and even billfish are just a few likely catches. Since the area is surrounded by sea, fish-based products are Anambas' signature dishes, with the two most popular ones being Mie Tarempa and Luti Gendang.

View from Moonrock

It’s rare in these days to cruise to a new destination that appears remote but is closer than you think and easier to access than ever before. The wonderful anchorages and significant easing of cruising formalities were welcoming visiting yachts to the amazing Anambas Archipelago pre-Covid. For up to date information and to plan your journey contact an agent at APS Indonesia, APS Borneo, APS Langkawi and APS Singapore at www.asiapacific-superyachts.com ______________________________________

By Linda Cartlidge Photo Credit: www.amazinganambas.com and www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com

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ODYSSEA Built by the celebrated Heesen yard, the custom 47m ODYSSEA was created in anticipation of exciting adventures as a true family yacht, providing an outstanding combination of performance, efficiency and luxury.

of 4,000 nautical miles at economic cruising speed and her water tanks carry 20,000 litres of fresh water. She was constructed to Lloyd’s 100A1 SSC YACHT [X] LMC Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 classification society rules.

Launched in 2012, this stunning yacht has a displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure with exterior styling by Frank Laupman at Omega Architects. Equipped with ultra-modern Naiad Dynamics 2 fin type 575 zero speed stabilization system, roll motion effect is reduced, resulting in a smoother cruising experience underway for guests.

Her layout allows for large amounts of space to be maximised, both internally and externally.

ODYSSEA's luxurious interior was designed by the renowned house of Bannenberg & Rowell, with a total of 240m2 divided over three levels delivering a sophisticated and welcoming decor throughout. The family-friendly feel on board is instantly apparent on the main aft deck, offering a stylish and vast lounging area with sensational panoramic views thanks to minimalistic pillars supporting the large awning. The main salon and dining area also display comfortable urban styling, with contemporary design, smart fittings, and soft furnishings in a well-balanced palette of soft colours. Whether for an informal lunchtime

Powered by 2 x MTU 8V4000 M63 2 х 1000 kW engines, and driven by shaft drives, ODYSSEA is capable of a top speed of 15 knots while cruising in comfort at 12 knots, plus the bulbous shape of her bow allows the vessel to require less fuel to arrive at any given speed. With her 60,000 litres fuel tanks she has a maximum range

gathering or a chic cocktail evening, the ambience here transforms effortlessly from day to night.

Forward on the main deck, instead of the traditional location for a master stateroom, this area offers a superb full-beam cinema and games room complete with audio-visual equipment and variety of seating. A hotspot for movie nights, this is a highly popular family space with all charter guests. In addition, there is also a comfortable twin stateroom on the main deck.

Boasting six expansive staterooms for twelve guests on ODYSSEA, the lower deck is home to the oversized double and spacious VIP, a second oversized double and two twin staterooms, all with timeless styling and excellent amenities.

The impressive master suite is ingeniously sited aft on the upper deck. With large windows and glass doors onto the aft deck allowing the

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natural light to flood in, this leads to a large al fresco dining area on the private master terrace with adjacent sun pads plus an additional circular breakfast room. Up to the fabulous sun deck, this measures an impressive 85m2 with a Jacuzzi forward, a semi-enclosed full bar and dining zone plus aft lounge area which is often reconfigured as a workout/ exercise space.

Optional bimini shades can be fixed forward and aft as required.

With a vast array of water toys stowed in the tender garage, the superb beach club, complete

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with swim platform, makes access to the water a breeze. An active and exciting watersports program, with a big focus on kitesurfing, awaits charter guests seeking fun on an idyllic getaway. Take advantage of the fabulous 37foot Invincible Cat with 4 x 350hp Mercury outboards, that can reach an exhilarating top speed of 70 knots. In addition, for all fishing enthusiasts, this is indeed a sport the crew and yacht specialise in. Whilst on board ODYSSEA, her experienced and professional crew of nine will provide a high level of attentive service and ensure that every need is catered for.

With an exceptional range of leisure and entertainment facilities, combined with a fabulously versatile array of spaces for socialising and entertaining, ODYSSEA is a family-friendly and stylish superyacht ideal for cruising the beautiful waters of the Caribbean and Bahamas. _____________________________________ www.oceanindependence.com enquiries@ocyachts.com

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BALEARIC MARINE CLUSTER NEWS POSIDONIA: ONE OF THE MOST EXQUISITE PLANTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Posidonia is a unique, underwater plant which can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea. The particular Posidonia meadow located in between Formentera and Ibiza, has been named a world heritage site due to its unique reproductive capacity and health benefits to the ocean.

Posidonia meadows can actually live up to 60 years and the plant been around for over 100,000 years! The most extensive area is found in between Formentera and Ibiza measuring up to 8km in length.

The benefits of Posidonia to our oceans One of the reasons why Posidonia is so important is because, not only is it a beautiful plant, but it creates high levels of the oxygen in the sea by absorbing C02. This is so important, as it helps numerous underwater species to thrive. It’s also thanks to Posidonia that the sea water in the Balearic Islands is so transparent.

If we don’t take care of this plant, we may be at risk of losing some of the most beautiful animals and beaches in the Mediterranean.

Posidonia in danger Unfortunately, due to various external threats, the Posidonia plant is currently in danger of extinction. Local expert Marcial Bardolet, Government Tecnician of General Directorate of Natural Environment, Environmental Education and Climate Change, stated some of the reasons the plant is at risk is due to the increase of sea water temperatures, discharges into the sea and illegal anchoring practices.

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to place for everything marine related in the Balearic Islands.

After the first edition of the Balearic Yacht Show took place in 2020, the Balearic Marine Cluster and the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce have been working on the Balearic Marine platform in order to use it as a tool to promote the islands as a top nautical destination. The digital platform aims to connect the Balearics to the rest of the world.

Visit balearicmarine.org and sign up to the newsletter to stay up to date with the latest industry news & events.

Over the next few weeks, Balearic Marine will be publishing destination related content on the platform in order to share key information for small to medium sized yachts, as well as superyachts coming to cruise in the Balearic Islands. This new information will include recommended beaches, best places to anchor, resources and information on ports and marinas as well as tips for cruising.

In addition to the annual event, Balearic Yacht Show, Balearic Marine will be hosting regular webinars with local and international industry professionals throughout the year.

The aim is for Balearic Marine to be the go-

The best way is to stay informed about Posidonia to avoid damaging it when anchoring your boat. There are various apps which you can use to find out the best places to anchor in The Mediterranean, while avoiding Posidonia.

Marcial recommends ‘PosidoniaMaps’ or ‘Donia App’ which are easy to use from your boat and tell you how to safely anchor without damaging these beautiful meadows in our sea.

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MALLORCA’S THE AVIATION CENTRE OFFERS SOLUTION TO BREXIT HELICOPTER LICENCE CHAOS

When the Brexit transition period ended on 31 December 2020, the UK ceased to form part of the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

This left UK-licensed pilots in the frustrating position of only being able to fly UK-registered aircraft. Mallorca’s The Aviation Centre has the solution.

“Although the Civil Aviation Authority will now assume all of EASA’s functions, it doesn’t solve the geographical restrictions imposed on UK-licensed pilots,” says Stewart Jones, Owner of The Aviation Centre based at Son Bonet Aerodrome in Palma. “When the UK was part of EASA, pilots were able to fly any European-registered helicopter. Now the UK is considered as a ‘third country’, that door is now firmly closed. Licences issued by the UK will no longer be valid in EASA member states, forcing pilots to go through a conversion process with additional training and exams.

“Naturally, we saw this coming and, thanks to an affiliation with Transport Malta, we are fully authorised to host private and commercial training here in Mallorca - for new pilots and those who need to do a conversion in order to fly a European-registered helicopter.

Requirements depend on the hours held, but they include passing ground exams, an EASA medical examination, an IACO English language

proficiency test and additional flight training.

The Aviation Centre can handle all of this. And, once qualified, our students can go and fly anywhere in Europe.”

With five helicopters at their disposal, and a warm friendly team of multilingual instructors, The Aviation Centre is among a very small handful of establishments who can do the PPLH, Type Rating Conversion, Air Transport Pilot Licence ground school (as the Spanish satellite of Bristol Ground School), CPLH exams,

and CPLH flying course - all in the same place.

Meanwhile, Mallorca offers incredible scenery, favourable flying conditions and is, under normal circumstances, directly accessible from dozens of major European airports. ______________________________________ The Aviation Centre (+34) 638 603 197 info@theaviationcentre.com FB: aviationcentremallorca IG: centreaviation

Chief Flight Instructor Neal Spurrell and Owner Stewart Jones | Photo Credit The Aviation Centre

The Aviation Centre Fleet at Son Bonet Aerodrome Palma | Photo Credit The Aviation Centre

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THE DAY BREXIT CAME TRUE, A SPANISH POINT OF VIEW

I have had the chance to read a lot of literature in the past months on Brexit and how it would impact yacht owners and maritime operators.

Today, early January 2021, the countdown is over and a new relationship between the UK and Europe began, with its pros and cons. On Thursday 31st December 2020, the European Commission published the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The agreement provides for cooperation between the EU and UK and contains specific titles on maritime transport and taxation. In addition, national authorities published different regulations and guidelines anticipating the outcome of this new legal framework. In this notice we would like to highlight a few key points with a special impact on the yachting industry.

YACHT VAT STATUS Private Persons Last December 2020 the HMRC published Notice 8, titled “Sailing your pleasure craft to and from the UK”, which covers different key aspects related to the VAT status of pleasure yachts. In this regard, the UK tax authority confirmed that any yachts acquired by UK residents would be subject to UK VAT and customs, unless they were located in the UK before the end of the transitional period on 31st December. The flip side of this new reality is that any VAT paid or deemed VAT pleasure yacht owned by UK residents and not located in EU waters on that date would lose its VAT paid status. Thus, from the first of January 2021, yachts located in the UK as of 31st December 2020 are no longer in free circulation in the EU, but under the Temporary Admission customs mechanism and subject to the limitations stipulated in that regime. Among others, use restricted to non-EU residents and a temporary limitation of 18 months to stay in EU waters.

The Spanish tax agency –AEAT– published its own guidelines on this matter that cover the most problematic issues in the bilateral UK – Spain trade relationships. However, in these guidelines, there are no particular references to pleasure yachts and future tax treatment. It is our understanding that the above approach is in force in Spain, on the basis of the reference made by the Spanish tax authorities to the

Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU. Taxable Persons As advised by the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union in its notice of 10 December 2020, in accordance with Article 51(2) of the Withdrawal Agreement, the taxable person’s rights and obligations under EU VAT law continue to apply when the transaction between the United Kingdom and the EU took place before the end of the transition period, therefore, the re-importation of goods after the end of the transition period would be VAT exempted, provided the other conditions of Article 143(1)(e) of the VAT Directive were fulfilled.

The above approach applicable to taxable persons would imply that yachts located in the UK and returning to Europe could be reimported under the returned goods relief mechanism set forth in the Union Customs Code and remain in free circulation.

Cross-border VAT Refund As a general rule, taxable persons must recover VAT through the VAT return when they are VAT registered in the country where VAT was incurred. Otherwise, VAT can be recovered through an EU cross-border refund system.

From the 1st January 2021, UK companies will no longer be eligible for cross-border VAT refund under the provisions of the 8th Directive, as they will be considered taxable persons not established in the territory of the Community.

Therefore, the appropriate procedure will be

based on the 13th Directive. Eligibility for the refund in this case is stricter, and will require a reciprocity agreement between the country of refund and the country where the claimant is established. Besides, it will be necessary to appoint a fiscal representative to manage the process.

UK Flagged Yachts Chartering in Spain In order to minimize the impact of Brexit on yacht rental activities, the Spanish Maritime Administration published on 10 July 2020 the Instruction of Service 3/2020, clarifying that non-EU flagged yachts would no longer encounter difficulties for chartering in Spanish waters. Therefore, the impact of Brexit on UK flagged large and superyachts will not be very relevant, as red ensign yachts would remain eligible for a Spanish charter license.

Notwithstanding the above, there is a situation that will suffer changes, and which refers to UK flagged boats of less than 14 meters length. Up to this particular length, the Spanish Maritime Administration has historically established a cabotage restriction for Spanish or EU flagged boats. Since the UK left the EU club, boats under this length will no longer be entitled to obtain a charter license in Spain and therefore will be obliged to stop their activities or register under an EU flag.

Finally, we want to highlight that any yacht intending to obtain a charter license in Spain should have previously been released for free circulation, meaning that VAT status should have been resolved. As per our previous review, we understand that there are some yachts owned by UK taxable persons that could keep free circulation status. However, in those cases where the status is lost, that circumstance does not seem to be a major issue, as there are still different alternatives available to import yachts into the EU, without a financial disbursement. ______________________________________

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A CRY FOR HELP STARTS WITH A BLINK It was July 1965, Commander Denton was the squadron leader for his 12th mission, flying an A-26 Intruder attack jet behind enemy lines when anti-aircraft weapons fired him out of the sky. Captured by the Vietnamese, he was held for seven years and seven months and endured beatings, starvation, torture and periods of solitary confinement yet he still gave his captors nothing but his name, rank and serial number.

Identified as a leader amongst the men, he was brought in front of a camera for a propaganda broadcast of the Vietnamese government.

During the interview, guards with sticks stood menacingly behind the cameramen, whilst Denton, with the world watching, was to answer questions about his treatment. With a trace of defiance he answered the interrogators questions with carefully scripted lines.

During the interview Denton started blinking, seemingly random spasms and tics, perhaps in response to the glare of the camera lights after being held for so long in the dark. Yet, to the trained eye, Denton was desperately passing on a message using a code created over a century before. His first noticeable blink was long, the second spasm was three rapid blinks and so it continued until, less than 30 seconds later and a calculated series using five long blinks and 10 short, Denton finalised his message to the world. T O R T U R E. Morse code was invented in the early 1800s

by Samuel Morse, a keen painter and inventor who devised the code in response to his heartbreak over the death of his wife. Letters

to inform him of his wife’s illness failed to reach him in time for him to travel to her deathbed.

Within a day of receiving the news of her illness, another letter arrived breaking the news of her death. By the time he arrived to be at her side, she had been buried.

This heart-breaking frustration over the speed of communication available at the time led him to explore options of how to create a fast and efficient communication system to spare others of the pain he had endured through the loss of his beloved wife. The creation of the code was based on a series of long signals referred to as ‘dah’ and written as dashes, and short signals, referred to as ‘dits’ written as dots.

The most used letter of the English alphabet is E so was assigned a single dit; letters less used such as Q were longer, dah dah dit dah and Z dah dah dit dit. In order to form words in a sentence, the duration of a dit is one unit and that of a dah is three units. The space between the components of one character is one unit, between characters is three units and between words seven units.

The codes are transmitted as pulses using electrical telegraphy and for over 100 years was the principal means of transmitting information. During the world wars, use of the code was vital to carry messages as voice transmission was often impossible due to distance and Morse’s code remained the international standard for maritime distress until relatively recently, 1999, when it was replaced by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Nokia brought Morse code back into the minds of the general public when it’s alert tone for a short message was well used … - - … (S M S). handy to help remember the first and last letter of the most famous, and original, cry for help, SOS which is still worthy of learning. … --- … ______________________________________

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BOAPLANET

Living only 700m from one of Mallorca’s landmark beaches, it’s no surprise that Kerry Deer used her time in last year’s strict initial lockdown to put the gears into motion for an earth-friendly project.

The Mediterranean Sea has a pollution problem: 95% of its sea waste is plastic, according to the World Wildlife Fund. And nowhere is that more apparent than on its sandy shores.

“We walk the dog on the beach every day,” Kerry tells me, “and we collect the rubbish we see as we go. Every day. Yesterday we happened to find a big bag, and we filled it.”

Kerry, together with her husband Jamie, are boaplanet, and they aim to make a dent in Mallorca’s garbage problem.

The Balearic Islands are filling up with trash - the landfills are - by some estimates, only 5 years from being entirely full.

So what happens to the rest of the garbage?

“It’s burned,” says Kerry, and the frustration is evident, even through her soft voice.

“This plastic, it’s not meant to be burnt,” adds Jamie, “you get dioxins in the air from burning, they eat away at the ozone layer.”

Kerry chimes in, “where do you think all this crazy weather’s coming from?”

“Right,” agrees Jamies, “or it goes into a landfill and leaches into the food supply via the soil.

It’s not right.”

So what are boaplanet doing about it? They are finding ways to reuse the pliable PVC. As Kerry says, “our ethos is to recycle and reuse discarded plastic. We invent unique bags and accessories from repurposed broken life rafts and inflatables. Salvaging all of our plastic from Mallorca, and giving it a second life rather

than contributing to landfill, incineration, or the sea.”

As a life-long up-cycler and self-proclaimed bin-diver, Kerry is more than capable of repurposing these items: coupling her keen eye for usable materials with her upholstery skills, her bags are well-made, durable, and above all, amazing to look at.

When I ask Kerry how it all got started, her answer is simple, “I found a life raft in a bin, just a normal bin. We stopped the van - it was a work van, and I climbed into the bin to pull it out.” She laughs, remembering, “we were on our way to a client, and I showed up covered in trash.”

The life raft was too big for their apartment, and stayed in her car until they moved out of Palma and they had a chance to open it up fully.

That’s when they realized, “these things are high-quality material, there’s lots of it, and most of them have never seen the light of day.”

Having moved closer to the shore, they saw more and more of the throw-away plastic culture affecting the island’s trash supply.

As Kerry tells me, “we went to the beach, we saw the lilos, we saw the beach toys, and we said, ‘something’s not right here’.” And that’s when Kerry set to work. “I just had to do something.”

So they contacted some local companies that decommission life rafts to ask that they be the end-of-life destination, rather than a landfill or incineration plant.

Jamie is emphatic, “we don’t love plastic, we don’t condone using plastic, but this stuff, this material is solid and strong, and still has life left

in it.” Kerry and Jamie both agree, “all we want to do is stop this stuff going to the bin. We want to lengthen the time between production and incineration. If we can make a bag, or a tote, or a shower bag out of it that will still be around in 10 years, that’s 10 extra years that it was in circulation, and not microplastics in our waters. And that’s 10 extra years to give science the chance to advance enough that we can responsibly recycle this stuff.”

On this beautiful sunny winter day, Jamie is cutting templates out of a life raft beside the house, and Kerry’s colourful workshop displays the bags in each stage of production, from inception to completion.

Wandering through Kerry’s sunshine-drenched and cheerful space, we find our way to the back of the house, beside 2 pallets of donations.

More life rafts, more beach toys, more PVC. When I ask Kerry whether they plan to continue accepting donations she looks gleeful, “bring it on!” After all, the more that end up with boaplanet, the more that stay out of landfill. The end goal: a second life for every single raft, toy, and fender that finds its way to their house.

Kerry repeats a few times during our morning together “I’m not going to save the world.” But by the end of the morning, and after 2 cups of coffee, she’s more optimistic, “this idea is exportable. Maybe someone will see what I’m doing, and they’ll do the same thing in their area.”

“There’s people doing similar things all over the world, repurposing old bouncy castles, old tyres, old stuff that’s made out of good material, I’m just working with what there’s lots of here.”

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enough life rafts and lilos to go around, and she hopes to be able to bring more people in to create at boaplanet. She also plans to offer special memories of a Mallorca vacation - bring her your vacation beach toy that you can’t take home, and she will make you a memory bag out of it.

As for the environmental groups on the island, Kerry is enthusiastic, affirming, “I’d love to collaborate, there are so many possibilities

here. In the future we’re open to all sorts of projects with other organizations.”

For the moment she’s clear: she wants dropoff points around the island to help her collect as many of these things as she can, she wants to make sure that hotels know that boaplanet wants their guests’ ‘disposable’ beach toys, and she wants to keep plugging away in the Mallorquín sunshine, knowing that her passion project is making even the smallest difference

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to our planet’s future. Leaving her house, I can’t help but feel optimistic: boaplanet’s de facto mascot, Nacho the ratero, is basking in the sun, looking for all the world as though he knows he’s part of a growing movement of planet-positive actions. ______________________________________ www.boaplanet.co.uk

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PURESPACE SANITISATION – ONE CLEAN MALLORCA Using the latest technological advances in medical hygiene PureSpace delivers the following benefits: • Sanitises, purifies and deodorises both air and surroundings • Non allergenic, odourless and poses no risk to humans or the environment • Safe on all surfaces, including electronic devices, without corroding or oxidising • Absolutely dry mist with no humidity or residues either visible or invisible • Effective against mould and 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including Covid 19 PureSpace has the ability to combat common viral problems including Coronavirus and eradicate the bacteria that can cause issues with hygiene and associated odours.

Safe, Simple, Effective!

Established in Greece in the 1960’s, then opening an office in Monaco, One Clean serves the yachting industry along the French and Italian Rivieras. We are now proud to announce our presence in Mallorca. One Clean Mallorca will cover all the Balearic Islands, offering the yachting industry the PureSpace sanitising system, as well as their premium cleaning services.

Using up-to-the-minute technology, PureSpace disinfects, sanitises and purifies air and surfaces by destroying bacteria. It is safe to

use on-board luxury yachts and private jets with their delicate fabrics and interiors. As the system nebulises a completely dry mist into the atmosphere it ensures uniform coverage and efficacy. With no residues, PureSpace is safe to use in electronic environments.

PureSpace neutralises bacteria and viruses, including Covid 19 and is already used extensively in hospitals in over 100 countries.

In addition, organic smells are removed and areas are left completely sanitised, giving peace of mind to yacht owners, their guests, crews and charter fleet operators.

One Clean Mallorca, based in the south west of Mallorca, are ready with a 24 / 7 service to offer PureSpace sanitisation treatments to yachts, private jets, limousines and villas, giving peace of mind and a secure hygienic environment to their clients. Our services are also available in Ibiza.

The solution is certified as a European biocide device. Produced and manufactured to standards set out in European law, once a treatment is completed a certificate of sanitisation will be provided. For further information please contact us. ______________________________________ Vanessa Day One Clean Mallorca (+34) 660 230 961 Info@oneclean-mallorca.com www.oneclean-mallorca.com

PROPSPEED UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today the launch of a significant rebranding campaign.

The rebranding is an evolution of its 21-year strong brand presence and an elevation that aligns with its industry leading foul-release coatings. The extensive rebranding includes new logos; a modernized, information-rich website; packaging, to enter the market in mid-2021; updates to social media platforms and collateral to better express the company’s business goals and passion.

Propspeed is a trusted and established brand

that is recognized globally as the original and premium foul-release coating of propellers, running gear and any metal assets below the waterline. Its key advantage is that its performance is second-to-none and it is a nontoxic solution. A premium product offering, it delivers not only the world’s best foul-release coating system, but insulation and protection from corrosion and electrolysis – protecting metal underwater assets and supporting the longevity of anodes. A key consideration is supporting healthy margins, creating valuable business in the channel, delivering industryleading manufacturing support in the market and providing a technically superior product that just works.

brand association. The design cues are based on elements found in the logo today, but with a modernized treatment to align with the new brand vision.

The name Propspeed is a valuable part of the brand equity as it has become established as the industry benchmark in foul-release coatings. The brand uses a strong brand element endorsement model to leverage over 21-years of established brand equity and name recognition – this strategy supports the transfer of equity and recognition to all product lines through design cues and parent

Propspeed products include Propspeed for running gear, Foulfree for transducers and Lightspeed for underwater lighting. For more information on Propspeed or its industryleading foul-release coatings, please visit our website. ______________________________________

“Our brand is a reflection of our people, and no matter who you talk to in the company, you will see the passion for our products, industry, customers and the ocean,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “We updated the look and feel of our marketing assets to better portray this passion. Propspeed’s foul-release coating solutions keep underwater assets clean and free from growth. Our customers love spending time out on the water and our products help them do that.”

Propspeed www.propspeed.com

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THE OYSTER 495 - SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN BLUEWATER CRUISERS

Oyster Yachts has announced the Oyster 495, the company’s much anticipated 50-foot yacht, which promises to set the standard in her class.

Hand-built with Oyster’s thoroughbred bluewater DNA running through her from stem to stern, the 495 offers many of the exceptional features found on the luxury boat builder’s larger yachts, making her unique amongst her peers. Easily handled by a couple or family, she is equally at home on coastal cruising trips, crossing an ocean or even circumnavigating the globe.

The 495 is a collaboration between Humphreys

Yacht Design and Oyster’s own in-house design studio, overseen by Oyster’s CEO & owner Richard Hadida and Oyster’s founder Richard Matthews. This hugely experienced team have produced their best work to date, creating this remarkable new Oyster.

The Rob Humphreys powerful G6 twin rudder hull form delivers true performance cruising and clean lines. The beam is set well aft, contributing form, stability and great sailing performance, making the Oyster 495 a true live aboard, go-anywhere blue water yacht, designed to be sailed shorthanded.

Founder and Director Richard Matthews says, “The objective was to follow our proud tradition of creating true, go-anywhere blue water cruising yachts and Rob and the design team have delivered an exceptional yacht on every level. You can feel the Oyster DNA running from bow to stern; this new yacht offers many of the high-end features you would expect to find on our larger vessels.

Oyster have produced some great yachts over the years and I believe this new 495 will prove to be one of the best ever – she feels just right.”

The launch price for the Oyster 495 will be £975,000 plus VAT.

€7M BARGAIN FOR BERNIE ECCLESTONE AS HE SNAPS UP FORCE BLUE AT AUCTION Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has bought 63m Force Blue, which previously belonged to his friend and former partner Flavio Briatore according to Italian media, including Il Fatto Quotidiano. The boat was seized from the former manager of Benetton and Renault in 2010, as part of a €3.6m tax evasion investigation.

The sum Ecclestone offered is 490 thousand euros over the starting price, set at €7m. The estimated value of the vessel at the time of the seizure was about €20 million, almost three times more.

In recent weeks says Il Fatto Quotidiano, Briatore’s lawyers had tried to block the auction several times, presenting three subsequent requests and an urgent appeal in both criminal and civil matters, offering – on behalf of the tycoon – to cover the costs for the storage of the yacht, without success.

The Court of Appeal decided to sell it due to the risk of deterioration to the yacht which might occur with ‘forced inactivity’. Even dry

storage was deemed uneconomical. For this reason, the judges applied the rule that allows ‘to sell movable assets subject to seizure if they cannot be administered without danger of deterioration or significant diseconomies’.

The vessel had been seized as part of a

tax evasion investigation on import VAT. It’s reported that Briatore had fictitiously registered Force Blue to a company based in the Cayman Islands, in order to present himself as a simple charterer and avoid the payment of taxes on fuel. Briatore is also being investigated for corruption.

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THE AMERICA'S CUP SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENGLISH

It is the oldest known active sporting event. The first regatta was raced in 1851, and it is also the challenge that has remained uninterruptedly for the longest time in the hands of a winner (132 years in USA).

Today I will tell you the story of the regatta that gave rise to the America's Cup. The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS), a prestigious English sailing club, was founded in 1815 and is based at Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight.

It was always a very active club, home to local and international regattas, and with a deeply rooted and jealously preserved tradition. Only in 2013 were female members admitted and once the club denied access to the Queen of England for being one.

The club organized regattas with a circuit of about 53 nautical miles around the island (Wight), where only British yachts could participate. An international exhibition of industrial products was organized in London in 1851 and the Commodore of the Royal Yacht Squadron invited the Commodore of the New York Yacht Club to stay at the RYS. John Cox Stevens accepts the invitation and forms

a syndicate of six investors to build the 30m schooner “America” and compete in prizemoney regattas in England. The RYS creates a new challenge open to all nationalities and as a trophy the donation of Henry William Paget, 1st Marquis of Anglesey, of a silver goblet (the translation could also be "jug"), manufactured by the firm Garrard & Co of London, which from 1735 until today is still in business. The cup was originally called "100 guineas", which was the cost of it, about 100 pounds.

In May 1851 the date of the challenge was set for August 22 of that year. The Yankees, with a somewhat unstable independence, did not see the moment to lower, their former colonizers, the fumes of "Britain rules the waves", a verse from a British patriotic song and phrase with which they proudly proclaimed themselves supreme masters of the sea. The regattas were all against all, but in this case the "America" challenged 15 English boats. In the vicinity of the Isle of Wight and the Solent, the channel that separates it from England, there are shallow depths, shifting sandbars, and strong tidal currents, so the Americans hired Robert Underwood, a local pilot, to guide them, and local sailors and fishermen as crew. There was

a difference between the text of the published regatta program (both the buoy "Nab", east of the shallows, and the rest of the island had to be left to starboard) and that printed by the RYS in the instructions, which resulted in to interpretations about the route. They set sail to the East, and when the four pointers turn to leave the Nab buoy to starboard, Underwood tells the skipper of "America" to continue through the area of the low and to forget about the buoy, as his interpretation of the instructions allowed . The distance saved was decisive, "America" went to the first position and maintained it until winning the race by a small margin. Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales witnessed the regatta, and when the Queen asked "who is second?", She was answered "Ma'am, there is no second."

The Americans took the trophy and kept it for 132 years. Trophy won in England by an American ship with English crew and tactician.

In 1857 the trophy was renamed the America Cup in honor of the winning boat of that first regatta. ______________________________________

By Oscar Siches

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OCEAN INDEPENDENCE – MOVING FORWARD INTO 2021

Lukas Stratmann

Despite the global upheaval in 2020, Ocean Independence quickly adapted to the changing market conditions, comfortably outperforming the overall yacht sales market and successfully handling challenges in yacht charter and management. To help continue the growth of firm business goals into 2021 and beyond, three key team member updates are taking place within the company this February.

These team members are set to continue our philosophy of being an advice driven yacht brokerage business working to the highest possible standards and delivering the ultimate yachting experience.

Lukas Stratmann returns to Ocean Independence after a period of time working in the yacht sales department at Abeking and Rasmussen. This has served to greatly strengthen his knowledge as a large yacht consultant, particularly specialising in new build and refit construction. His continued high degree of success in yacht sales, supported by a solid knowledge of efficient management, financial services and marine engineering make him an outstanding all-rounder. Lukas started his career as a superyacht captain, cruising extensively across the globe. Once shore-based, he has used this experience and become renowned in the industry for his advice-driven and meticulous approach,

Helene Delstanche

together with respected maritime insight.

Based between Düsseldorf and Palma, Lukas will take a leading role in yacht sales in the German speaking market.

Helene Delstanche takes up the role as Charter Fleet Manager, providing the primary point of contact for the busy charter management team. Having amassed a wealth of experience in charter management at a senior level at Burgess for more than a decade, Helene brings valuable business acumen, a strong network of global contacts and excellent interpersonal skills. Principally working alongside Ocean Independence Sales Director, Toby Maclaurin, Helene will be involved in contractual and ethical queries whilst further developing streamlined business procedures, offering exemplary customer service and collaborating with industry-wide yacht brokers.

Having gained a reputation for integrity and professionalism, and as a prior member of the MYBA committee safeguarding competence of new members, her highly effective work ethic will be a vital asset to the team.

After a year that saw a 22% growth in yacht sales over 24m for the Ocean Independence team, Sales Manager, Claudio Arpino, will expand his role to become more managementbased and broker-facing during 2021. An

Claudio Arpino

integral part of the Ocean Independence team since 2005, Claudio has contributed to many years of considerable company growth, principally developing and adapting a customized CRM system, uniquely tailored to fit our specific industry requirements. He has additionally supervised a wide range of yacht finance ventures and comprehensive group sales projects. With this insight and expertise, Claudio is now refining his focus in his capacity as Sales Manager to drive and develop the success of the busy yacht sales department, enhancing their communication, direction and achievement. Claudio will additionally look to integrate new and experienced brokers into the business to grow this continuingly developing division. With an exceptional closing quarter for yacht sales in 2020, Ocean Independence lead the way into the coming year with a positive and optimistic approach. Continuing to achieve success and fulfilment for clients around the world, Ocean Independence are looking to welcome experienced sales and charter brokers to join the team. Please contact us via email careers@ocyachts.com ______________________________________ Ocean Independence careers@ocyachts.com

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J P L YACHTING WIN ACREW SUPERYACHT BUSINESS AWARD 2020 FOR “BEST PROVISIONING COMPANY, SPAIN” Crew from ACREW’s network of over 15,000 members, who have clearly been delighted with the outstanding quality of JPL’s services and produce. Their flawless professionalism has led them to win the ACREW Superyacht Business Award 2020 for Best Provisioning Company in Spain.

Johan is a very charismatic man who exudes positive energy from every pore and it’s plain to see that he absolutely loves what he does – a real necessity to earn this kind of recognition and success. With contacts around the globe and a much-valued and trusted team, JPL Yachting has swiftly become a key player in the superyacht industry.

Having many years’ previous experience working in the superyacht industry, CEO Johan Loch set up JPL Yachting 5 years ago. During this time, both Johan and his team have gained recognition and respect for their amazing abilities to solve any problem, and fulfil any request in a swift, efficient and no-nonsense manner. Such is this recognition that they were nominated by numerous Captains, Chefs, and

Making and maintaining great relationships with all the necessary service providers from port moorings, interior designers, yacht spares, specialty and gourmet foods, and beverages suppliers, JPL Yachting also provides a fantastic concierge service. I asked Johan what his most satisfying moment was: “I had a client who we arranged a birthday lunch for at Es Faro in the Port of Soller. His daughter wanted to do something special for her father so I arranged with the restaurant to completely clear the car park and hired a helicopter as a surprise. This took them on a scenic trip of Mallorca’s beautiful west coast. It

was really something to see their faces and was quite an emotional moment”.

Of course, as one can imagine, requests can extend from the wonderful to the outright weird in this industry, and often at the drop of a hat. But despite Johan having a great team, he still feels it is imperative to have that personal touch with clients and not just be someone on the other end of an email. With him being ready to spring into action at any time, I asked him when he managed to sleep? His response was “In the winter”!

Johan has incredibly high standards and a great eye for detail – both extremely important things in this field of business. Always alert and ready for anything, the energy and dedication required for this business to reach the top spot is distinctly evident in Johan. It is abundantly clear that JPL Yachting are deserving winners of this award, and just goes to show how much they love making things happen! ______________________________________ JPL Yachting Services Carrer de Tomas Vila 10, Palma, Mallorca (+34) 646 549 865 www.jplyachting.com

By Lisa Thompson lisathompson100@hotmail.com

STP SHIPYARD PALMA IS COMMITTED TO NEW SUSTAINABLE MEASURES

STP installs solar panels for self-supply of electricity. With this advance, the Shipyard makes a great contribution to environmental care. This facility will generate more than 100,000 kwh in one year, avoiding the discharge of 30 tons of CO2 per year into the atmosphere.

The results of this installation have been so successful that a second installation is already being planned.

One of the main objectives of STP Shipyard Palma is to offer a service that meets the needs of its customers, and in this sense, it is constantly updating its facilities and adapting its services to meet the expectations of the vessels during their maintenance works or refit.

In this sense, the last measure implemented has been the installation of solar panels that allow generating electricity and consuming

it instantly, managing to satisfy part of the demand of customers and industrialists in a sustainable way.

To do this, a previous study was carried out in which various factors were analyzed in order to select the most appropriate place for the installation, taking into account power, surface area, availability, and orientation, among other things.

Enrique Galiano, Engineer responsible of STP Shipyard Palma’s facilities explains that “with a 73kw installation arranged in 162 panels, it is possible to generate the energy to supply the equivalent of 18 homes or a 45-meterlong boat”. Additionally, “this flow of energy manages to alleviate the consumption peaks that are generated between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Since its installation to date, the solar panels have generated 32,650 kwh and in one year they would be able to generate more than 100,000 kwh avoiding the discharge of 30 tons of CO2 per year into the atmosphere. One of the contributions of this installation to the environment is to reduce the Carbon Footprint”.

The results of this installation have been so successful that a second 27kw installation is already being planned, adding a total of 100kw of energy produced.

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MARKET LEADERS FLEXITEEK HAVE COME OF AGE

With 21 years of research and development behind them, Flexiteek 2G is the most realistic and cost-effective alternative to teak Decking.

All boat owners, whether sail or motor, know the issues concerned with maintaining teak decks. Over time, we also know that natural teak decks, even those that have been carefully nurtured through the hot and dry Mediterranean climate, will eventually need replacing.

Flexiteek has distributors worldwide, and the latest addition to their growing stable of craftsmen is YachtTekEspania S.L.U. They are the main supplier and installer of their branded decks in Spain and the Balearics, who themselves have over 15 years of experience in dealing with decking installations on all types and size of marine craft.

Everyone loves an immaculate teak deck, but teak is now considered a high-risk timber.

Flexiteek 2G looks and feels amazingly like natural teak, and has some distinct advantages in terms of installation, cost, and maintenance.

Our synthetic teak decking systems, once installed, are similar to teak in appearance and texture, with caulked strips between the planks.

Photos (above & below) by Fabio Taccola

Our marketing and sales focus is on production boat-builders and large or small yachts, and we have a different approach toward installation, effectively removing the "Y" from D-I-Y! Rather than having you piece the deck assembly yourself, our surveyor constructs templates of the various shapes and profiles.

Flexiteek 2G decking tends to be more uniform in colour than competitors individual planks and looks more like natural teak due to that subtle variation. Flexiteek 2G shows grain and shade that makes it, naturally, very similar to real wood and is proven to have the lowest warmth retention capacity, ensuring greater heat dispersion while remaining dimensionally stable.

Over the years, universal and rigorous independent testing of Flexiteek 2G has placed our products at the top of the class, every time. Rankings speak for themselves, and Flexiteek 2G is undoubtedly the absolute winner. Flexiteek 2G is designed to give you the ultimate in looks, longevity and performance, proven to be multi-purpose and highly efficient in all respects from tenders to superyachts.

Specified by over 200 boat-builders worldwide, Flexiteek 2G is an established category leader, designed and manufactured by our dedicated craftsmen.

Flexiteek 2G products offer multiple advantages over real teak, including better longevity. They can be factory-made to match a template or CAD file, which significantly reduces labour and installation costs, while customisation can extend to logos and boat names. Flexiteek 2G is fully recyclable and available in a standard thickness of 5mm. It is flexible enough to conform to surfaces that are not perfectly flat and is available in 11 colours with plank widths from 45mm-200mm.

It can replicate everything from regular planking and king-planking, covering boards and cappings, and coming in a range of shades, ranging from original teak to various versions

of weathered deck, with the added option of alternative caulking colours. Recent additions to the range also include toe-rail, rubbing-rail, right-angle corner and nosing sections, all in various sizes.

One considerable advantage of laying a Flexiteek 2G deck is that you don't have to drill any holes for screws; thus you don't compromise the underlying deck's structural integrity and requires minimum maintenance, except for occasional washing. No problems have been observed in Flexiteek decks fitted 20 years ago to date, and the life span can be considerably longer. High traffic areas can become glossy, and as for surface damage, the decking can be gently coarse-sanded back by hand to the original matt finish, as both the colour and the grain extend through the entire thickness.

Flexiteek is expanding at 20% annually to meet the consistently growing worldwide demand and now produces over 80,000m2 each year.

Although different synthetic teak decking brands may look quite similar, there are proven significant and advantageous differences in design, production, quality, supply & installation with YachtTekEspania S.L.U. ______________________________________ YachtTekEspania S.L.U. www.boatdeckingspain.com (+34) 711 007 789

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BALEARIC FASTENERS THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE YACHTING INDUSTRY

I had the pleasure of meeting with Maurits Stock, owner of Balearic Fasteners S.L. this week at his incredibly-stocked premises in Palma.

This dynamic Dutchman set up his business in 2007, supplying every kind of fastener to specialist companies and professionals within the yachting industry, as well as other sectors.

of materials like duplex stainless steel, super duplex or even titanium. We also stock imperial fasteners in UNC, UNF and BSW in addition to metric, in normal or fine pitch.

Since operating from his finca in San Llorenç in the early days, Balearic Fasteners has steadily but surely grown to a team of four.

They relocated to their current location in Son Castello in 2019 and have created a very slick operation providing a friendly and welcoming counter service, as well as offering free delivery within 24-48 hours on purchases over €50 – very nifty for Spain, I’m sure you will agree!

Marinetech Gmb Germany - stainless steel nautical parts and hardware

So naturally, I wanted to find out more about the business and how it is faring during these strange times:

All the above items we stock in our warehouse in Palma.

Besides the fasteners we have exclusive dealer agreements with the following Companies.

MPC Hoseclamps BV, The Netherlands - strong, high pressure stainless steel hose clamps Exact Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, Germany - high quality taps, drills, thread repair tools and sets.

What other industries do you supply?

Having relocated to San Costello in 2019, what impact did Covid have upon the business?

The first 2-3 months of the year, things were great – sales up 30-40%, which was necessary as I had 2 new guys in the warehouse, and of course had to cover the costs of the relocation and increased rent. Then from mid-March, everything stopped for a few weeks, but gradually started to improve once again.

Overall our sales were up by 15-20% on 2019 so I’m not complaining!

How do you think things will be this year?

I don’t know but I think the yachting industry will be good because people who have money want to go on holiday. What are they going to do? They will want to rent a big yacht and these have to be maintained and repaired, so hopefully we will be OK. With the Palma Boat Show not looking likely to happen this year, will this impact your business?

The boat show isn’t so important for us to sell directly, but we just have to be there for visibility so people see our brand and remember it, especially now we are here in Palma. I think in the yachting industry we are lucky because we still have jobs.

You have a counter here so can people just

We sell to shipyards for superyachts and submarines, nuclear power stations, solar plants and defence companies. As you can see – all kinds of industries, but being based here in the Balearics makes total sense for us to focus on the yachting industry.

So what’s your next step for Balearic Fasteners?

turn up to buy from you or do they have to pre-order?

We will continue to build upon our already great reputation so that everyone knows about us, and we will become the No.1 go-to place for fasteners in the Mediterranean.

No, we have a counter where people can pickup, and we have a lot of people who come to collect just 10 bolts, for example. But we only sell to professionals - not to private individuals.

We pride ourselves on being specialists and offering a great service, which is what people want. We can say we have the biggest assortment of fasteners in the Mediterranean, especially for the nautical Industry, and most of the stuff we sell is really difficult to source elsewhere.

With this determined Dutchman at the helm, these guys look well and truly set to be the ultimate specialists in the field of fasteners.

They have an extremely impressive catalogue of stock and a great, easy-to-navigate website, and as his customers often say……

So exactly what products do you supply?

Balearic Fasteners Gremio Herreros 48, Nave E, Palma (+34) 871 180 410 www.balearic-fasteners.com

We sell stainless steel marine-grade fasteners, as well as brass, bronze, aluminium, and high tensile steel 10.9 and 12.9. We also sell nylon fasteners in every size from M3 to M30. We can supply or fabricate fasteners in all kinds

”If Balearic Fasteners Doesn’t Have It – Then Forget It!” ______________________________________

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E3 SYSTEMS NEWS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

It gives me great pleasure to announce that we are celebrating e3’s 25th birthday this year! Back in January 1996, I was a liveaboard yachtie looking for premises in Palma for my new business idea. In the process, I discovered an existing engineering business that was struggling. I took on what was left of that business, and incorporated a new limited company at the same time. I asked an exLondon graphic designer friend and fellow yachtie, Malcolm Hall of Compass Design, if he could come up with some brand image ideas for the new company. I gave him a “brief” which included the key words: marine, electronic, electrical, engineering, and from that he created our e3 logo. As soon as I saw it, I said, “that’s it!!” It was a bit of luck that very soon afterwards, lower case “e” became the letter used to represent anything to do with the internet and electronics, starting with email and now including everything from e-bikes to e-readers. All these e’s have revolutionized our lives during the intervening 25 years. Malcolm has tuned our logo many times in that period, the latest version being this celebratory one…

How TV dependent have you become?

This month I want to talk about TV, as it has become a very important part of our lives during the pandemic. With all the lockdowns, isolation and shielding we have been experiencing, wherever we are, we have

found ourselves looking for more and more entertainment at home, and the TV has become the window we look through. Most people get their news updates from online sources, but we turn to our TV screens for live sport, movies, TV series, box-sets, exercise workouts, meditation sessions and yoga, to name but a few. No doubt this trend will continue just as long as going to the cinema, attending live sports events, going to the gym, going to the pub or going out for dinner is restricted, which may be for many months yet.

As you will know, live sports events are happening now. There may not be any actual spectators at these events, but fortunately we can still enjoy them at home, albeit with artificial crowd noise designed to enhance our viewing experience. The list below provided by our TV team shows a good selection of live sports events taking place this year, and some of the ways you can watch them on TV. Our team specialises in providing the TV required for you and your guests, wherever you may be cruising.

Currently showing • Australian Open Tennis – on Eurosport and Sky Italia • Prada Cup and Americas Cup sailing – on Sky UK, Sky Italia and YouTube.

• 6 Nations Rugby Union – on UK BBC/ITV. Upcoming Events 2021 • Tennis - Roland Garros, US Open, ATP Masters and Wimbledon – BBC and Sky Italia.

• Golf - PGA Tour, US Open and Ryder Cup – Sky UK and Sky Italia.

• Formula One season starts on 28/03/21 - Sky UK and Sky Italia • Moto GP, Moto2, Moto3, World SBK – Sky Italia.

• Tokyo Olympics – on freeview channels worldwide.

• English Premier League – matches split between Sky UK, BT Sport, Amazon Prime and, occasionally, BBC. All matches on Sky Italia.

• UEFA Champions League – all matches on BT Sport and Sky Italia.

• UEFA European Cup 2021 postponed from 2020 – from11/06/21 to 11/07/21 in cities across Europe. BBC/ITV and RAI/Sky Italia.

• UEFA Europa League – BT Sport and Sky Italia.

• UEFA Europa Conference – Sky UK and Italia.

• Bundesliga – BT Sport and Sky Italia.

• Scottish Premiership – Sky UK and Sky Italia.

• Winter Sports, Dakar Rally, Snooker and much more – Sky UK and Sky Italia.

As you can see, Sky Italia probably provides the most comprehensive live sports coverage, and can be received throughout the Med even with an 80cm antenna.

In addition to the TV being the window on live sports, TV-based entertainment using streaming services such as catch-up, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and all the various versions of iPlayer enable us to binge watch TV series and movies whenever we want.

As we believe TV will be more important than

usual in our lives for the foreseeable future, here is a brief summary of what is required to receive both conventional and streaming TV on a yacht in European waters. This includes the components and services we provide to make this work for you.

Satellite TVRO reception requirements: Cobham or Intellian stabilised satellite dish and low loss TV distribution with, for example, Sky UK Offshore or Sky Italia decoder. Of course, you need to be under the respective satellite footprint with the correct size of dish.

Streaming TV requirements: a good quality and fast internet connection is the main requirement. Some services also require a national VPN, although you can watch e3 Freeview (UK) and Kartina (Russian) without this. NowTV (UK) and DirecTVNow (USA) require a national VPN. Apple TV boxes or logins may be uploaded with streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon and Disney+. Be aware, if you are using a small black box IPTV solution with hundreds of international channels, subscription sports and movies, then it is probably illegal. These illegal services are being hunted down by the authorities, so do be careful.

Meet the e3 Team Nancy van der Steen, Operations Administrator My name is Nancy, I started life in a small village, Bingelrade, which is in the very south of the Netherlands, very close to the Belgian and German border. I lived there with my mum, dad, and sister until I was 22. I always enjoyed all things engineering and therefore I decided to go to technical school - during this period of my life I was surrounded by cars and brommers (motor bikes). After finishing school, I was offered a job at the National Aerospace Laboratory in Amsterdam where I joined the technical project department calibrating instrumentation on strain gauge balances for wind tunnels. Mostly we worked for the navy, army and Fokker (Dutch Aeroplane builder 1912-1996).

Unfortunately, after a few years Fokker went bankrupt and I lost my job. Luckily, a fantastic opportunity came my way in the form of Royal Huisman Shipyard. I started working in the systems engineering department but very soon I took advantage of another opportunity and became the PA to Alice Huisman before finally heading up the PR department, a job that not only took me around the world but introduced me to the yachting world!

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Photo @2004, PR team Royal Huisman Shipyard, from left to right: Evert van Dishoeck, Nancy, Alice Huisman and the late Michael Koppstein. (photo courtesy of Alice Huisman)

It was during this time that I met my (now) husband who lived in Palma which made my step moving from the Netherlands to Mallorca in 2008 a quite easy one. After I arrived in Palma I worked initially for an electrical company, however after giving birth to our gorgeous son in 2009 I left this position. After a short time, I decided to look for a new opportunity and while I was sending out my CV to various maritime companies, I came in contact with Diane Franklin, our e3 HR Director. Diane and I had met previously at boat shows during my time at Huisman, and I never forgot her (luckily neither did she!). We decided to meet up for a coffee, I still remember that day, a very sunny morning on a terrace in Santa Catalina.

At that time Alan Walker, e3’s Group Engineering Director was looking for an assistant to set up a Helpdesk, I was interviewed, offered the job and to this day I still work for Alan, 10.5 years later! I am part of the Operations team, supporting our Group Engineering Director, Engineering Manager, SOC (Support Operation Centre) and our VSAT and IT engineers. My work ranges from planning jobs to organising travel, logging hours worked, invoicing, taking support calls etc. I absolutely enjoy my job. I love the spirit of our directors, always thinking ahead, new ideas, new challenges, new products, nothing is too much; they invest in us and the company, you feel part of a family… our e3 family.

Looking back, you see that a lot of things happen in life that is not planned. I never thought I would end up on this amazing island, having a beautiful family, great friends, spending most of our free time on the water. My husband still works closely with Royal Huisman and that makes me so proud that via him the shipyard is still partly in my life as I don’t like goodbyes, so this way I still have close contact with my old colleagues who visit the island regularly.

I am now looking forward to the future at e3 and seeing what technological advances can be made……. The engineer in me still loves it! ______________________________________ Roger Horner E3 Systems e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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GETTING READY? ensure that no cable are pulling on their connectors, being sharply bent around corners or tightly squeezed through holes where they inherently chafe away.

A quick infrared heat check is also advisable.

Check that there are no power adaptors creating too much heat. That safety switches behind the rack are not creating dry joints causing potential fire hazards. Listen out for buzzing noises that could indicate old transformers not performing well.

The Mediterranean Season is on the doorsteps and we are all feverish getting the boat ready to operate under the new normal requirements!

From shining up the deck and fixing the wear and tear of the past year to the new toys to entertain the guests this year. The Engine room probably is also seeing the annual maintenance done with elements being replaced or upgraded. From top to bottom, exterior and interior the boat needs constant attention.

The AV and IT system is part of this. Although it tickers away in the background, just like the oil change on the generators, the electronics also needs some tender care.

To help you with this, here are a few items you should be looking at. Every boat should have their own checklist specific to the installed system, no two vessels are the same, even if they share similar hardware!

Quite some months ago I wrote about Dirty dirty Electronics, you can find a copy of this article on the teletechnics.com website. But to summarise what I wrote, Dirt, dust and the salty air are a killer for any electronics.

So step one should always be to ensure that all grills and ventilation paths are clean. Dust them down like you would do with any surface on the boat. Do not use aggressive cleaning liquids, basically just wiping it down and using a bit of forced air should be more than enough.

What is also really important is that wiring is cleanly bundled, there is nothing worse than a rats nest of cable, with excess length coiled and loosely hung dangling to one side. Cable should be fitted correctly to their lengths, tied away keeping both access and airflow clear.

Then check if your UPS batteries are due for a change, this should happen every 4-5 years, although the indicators shows they are fully charged, the constant trickle they have been receiving with an occasion discharge slowly works away on their performance. So, it’s a good idea to replace batteries that are aging.

At the same time, you may want to check if the UPS is still correctly rated! The rack has probably seen many changes with hardware being added, some replaced and therefore the power requirement has also changed. Is your UPS still sufficient to keep the system running for that 30mins you originally wanted?

Note on the UPS load, it’s not only the hardware in the rack that is a load on the UPS, but more and more devices (CCTV cameras, remote room controllers, even remote switches) are run via POE, Power over Ethernet, meaning that the Switch in the rack now powers devices all over the vessel, with the electricity being pulled from the rack supply!

Back to those cables, As changes were made over the year(s) some cables may have been damaged, and a visual inspection should

Next you have all your licences, are they up to date, to list a few... Kerio User licence, Peplink support licence, Cisco support licence, Software antivirus licences, the list goes on. On that point, have you got the documentation on hand, and more importantly is it up to date, and when you look at it, does it make sense to you?

In a squeeze can you make heads to tails and troubleshoot that Satellite TV connection?!

For cybersecurity you should ensure you know all hardware and sites that require a username and password, go through them and ensure that you have cycled those passwords, And that you have reference to every digital asset you have. And then most importantly is everyone up to speed on what cybersecurity looks like, have people been educated? It doesn’t take a 4-hour course for general knowledge but a booklet or a video doesn’t hurt!

The AV and IT system may not seem a high priority in many places, but just remember, what would happen if you can’t access the internet, or your guest cant play their favourite tune, watch that football match, or keep up with the stock market!

Oh, and before I bang on about AV & IT too much, all the above counts for your electronics under the bridge console as well! ______________________________________

By Tim Gorter, Virtual AVIT ETO www.teletechnics.com Call me if you have any AV or IT questions (I won’t charge or bite for simple questions!) or need technical support and training for crew assigned to look after their AV & IT system onboard. I want to make sure you understand how it works, and that you get the best out of it. Call for an AV & IT health check.

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SHIP TO SHORE: JIMMY CORY

How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

I’ve not officially left yachting as I’m still going to be available for freelance or deliveries in the future. But I was in yachting from 2005 to … now? So, 16 years so far. I originally started out as a deckhand, in the shipyard in Barcelona, having been introduced to the industry by my older brother who at the time was a Purser.

A few years in after completing my Master 200gt, having always harboured an interest in engineering, I moved over into the Engineering department full time to continue learning and studied the engineering route. I currently hold my Y3. I’ve worked on motor and sail of various sizes and most recently have been rotational and freelance Chief Engineer. Highlights have to be the friends I’ve made over the years from all over the world and the places I’ve been able to travel to. Most recently, Alaska by sailing

yacht was pretty special, watching glaciers calving, seeing orcas in the wild… definitely some bucket list moments. Crossing the Indian ocean a number of years back too was a real experience. If I have to think about low points, I’d say missing out on special occasions over the years, like weddings, birthdays, and of course, being away from my beautiful wife and gorgeous dog.

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

Long term, I’d been plotting to set up a rustic carpentry and handyman business here in Mallorca - the pandemic just made it happen a little sooner than we’d planned! I managed to get home just before the major lockdown here in Spain in March 2020, and I’m glad I didn’t wait any longer or I could have been stuck overseas for several months. It’s a stressful time to be a seafarer. I have friends and

family who were stranded in various locations across the world. An old friend called me up to join him on a motoryacht over summer, but after a Covid scare and having to isolate on board, the uncertainty of the future lead us to decide it just wasn’t worth the risk of being away anymore. In many ways this has been a blessing, or a kick up the bum to move forward with the “dream” and make it a reality! And another major factor was that we’ve run out of room to store all the furniture and items I keep making… so it was definitely time to launch a business and continue the creativity, designing and building bespoke made to fit furniture and the fun stuff, like wine racks, and special gifts keeps me happy.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

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What was the best thing about it?

What do you miss most about yachting?

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finding old timber and upcycling into new and exciting items and being creative. Furniture aside, I’m also making various items like mirror frames, wine racks, key hooks, hanging plaques, novelty wine boards, Christmas tree decs… basically anything out of bits of wood. And I’m also using my engineering and landscaping backgrounds as a handyman, undertaking repairs and renovations around the island; as I have a trailer I am available for deliveries and moving large items. Jack of all trades! I have a Facebook page you can find here: @madebyjimmyinmallorca which showcases lots of my work.

able to spend time at home before, so it hasn’t been a stressful transition. Fortunately for me my wife and dog are used to me being around and I’m not sure they’ll admit it but I’m sure they like it.

Being at home has been awesome, especially with the current situation – being away was stressful for both my wife and myself, plus the dog loves having me around as she has another buddy to play with (and annoy) all day. I’m really enjoying being able to work on all those little projects at home that often get delayed, we live out in the country and as anyone who has a finca here knows, these houses always have something that needs attention. I’ve been able to dedicate more time to my hobbies too, I love barbecuing and smoking meats, and love being able to join my wife and dog on daily hikes across the Tramuntana before we come home to start work (we get up really early!).

Overall, it’s just really nice to be able to work on projects and do stuff without counting down the days until going back on board.

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dramas) so will be able to get my yachting fix.

At the moment I’m not missing it too much though, the new business is keeping me super busy.

What do you do now?

I now have my own business called “Made By Jimmy” which I run from my home workshop, basically custom woodwork. I focus on rustic and bespoke furniture for inside and outside, currently taking orders for made to measure items such as TV units, linen chests, dining room dressers, coffee/end tables, along with various outside furniture and tables. I enjoy

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

Do it! If you decide you don’t like it, you can always go back to yachts – there’s always a need for experienced yacht crew and like me, you can always keep your hand in and do temp work if you miss it. You won’t regret giving something new a try, but you might regret missing out on your home life. ______________________________________ Interview By Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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IT’S LONELY AT THE TOP! This phrase has been uttered so many times

by Captains and CEO’s alike. Who do you speak to when you are the person at the top?

As you progress through your career, there are fewer and fewer people around you to confide in. On the one hand you socialise and are a friend as well as a boss to your crew, but on the other you need to keep your professional distance. Maintaining a healthy balance of professionalism and friendship can be challenging. Some seniors start to feel too amazing to connect with those beneath them.

Or the more junior crew put their Captain on a pedestal, either way the distance becomes too great, impacting on crew dynamics and communications.

You need to maintain enough authority so that you can discipline when the situation arises, yet know that they will talk to you and bring issues to your attention. Consequently, you avoid over familiarity and don’t discuss your challenges with them, or err in the opposite direction and stay out too late, or get too drunk. Nobody wants a Captain that embarrasses them or that they have to carry home!

So who do you turn to when you need to make a tough decision, such as replacing your Chief Officer? The feeling of isolation can make a difficult decision even harder.

Ideally you will create a network of people who can support and advise you, people you can trust with confidential issues. This could be a “mentor” – perhaps another more senior or retired captain, or a close contact in yacht management, who understands your position. Sometimes a good friend or partner who is a good listener can help too. More recently we have seen some senior Captains take on a coach, as many senior employees of organisations do. Often the on board issues you deal with have little to do with “driving” the boat, and instead tend to focus on the human factors, such as dealing with conflict.

Having someone you can trust to bounce ideas and thoughts off can be extremely helpful.

A coach will coach the person, not the issue, they are skilled at asking great targeted questions, enabling you to work towards your solutions. Experience and an ethical code of conduct are two essentials in any coaching relationship. Equally important is finding the “right” person or “fit” to be your coach. To benefit from the relationship, you will need to be open and honest, so it’s important that you don’t need to worry that they will betray your confidence or pass judgment about you.

Whoever you use to help you work through the issues, here are a few pointers to make the conversation as beneficial as possible:1. Start with the outcome in mind – know what your goal is and what you are hoping to achieve 2. Stick to the facts and detach your emotions from the situation 3. Be honest and open – sometimes hearing everything out loud is all you need 4. Identify as many different ways of solving

the problem before deciding on the best way forward 5. Make a commitment to your action, including time scales Whether you need to bounce some ideas around or need help planning your career beyond yachting, we have a range of highly skilled coaches who can support you. As one of our Captains recently said “This experience has been invaluable – having a coach to use as a sounding board, has helped me to stay focussed on what’s important.” Call us now for a free, no obligation initial consultation. ______________________________________ Impact Crew - Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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RESILIENCE

As we enter the second year of this global pandemic many of us are finding that our initial optimism for a quick recovery is staring to wane and that we are dealing with enormous levels of anxiety, stress and uncertainty about the future.

Extraverts have found being restricted in terms of movement and social interaction really difficult and now, even my introverted friends and clients are starting to climb the walls, metaphorically or physically.

We are hearing about higher levels of loneliness than ever before, of people struggling with FOMO (fear of missing out) and being endlessly immersed in social media, which causes us to compare our lives and what is happening for us, with what we see others doing and achieving.

“Why am I not losing weight, developing a six pack, raising millions for charity and doing a course in yogic breathing..!?” The reality of those ‘other lives’ is probably not quite as easy breezy as it might appear, that doesn’t stop us from feeling resentful though.

Add to that not having the freedom to travel easily, to see our friends and family, to choose where we go and what we do and even to having people in our lives who are directly affected by the virus and you have a situation that can lead to dissatisfaction, higher levels of stress and emotional upheaval. When we are feeling this way emotions run high and it can cause conflict and even mistakes and accidents at work.

That means that now, more than ever, we need to think about how we can bolster our resilience.

There are six core elements to resilience so let’s have a look at each of these in turn and see what we can do to shore ourselves up against the next wave of challenge!

1. Sense of purpose.

Keeping in mind why we do what we do helps us to see our value and to ‘keep going’ when things get tough. So perhaps you have a plan for your longer term, a career goal or a ‘life after yachting’ entrepreneurial project, a family to take care of or just to find a place to ‘be’ and the security to enjoy it.

Ask yourself: • What is your ‘purpose’ (see last month’s article!)

• How much is your behaviour driven by your values and your goals?

• What are the goals you want to achieve for yourself?

• How will you feel when you achieve them?

I have spoken to many crew members who have said that when things get tough, they remind themselves that they have a plan, and that tomorrow is another day. As long as what you are doing is driving you in the right direction to achieve your dreams, keep doing it. If it isn’t – stop, think and adjust your sails.

2. Positive Realism Taking a positive but realistic view of what can be achieved will lessen the impact of a ‘bad day’ when it seems as if everything is going wrong.

Ask yourself: • What can you do to help you think positively about difficult situations?

• How do you stay realistic about what can be achieved?

• What are realistic expectations of others?

• What are reasonable expectations of yourself?

3. Determination Persevering in the face of difficulties gives us a greater sense of achieving and worth at the end of the day that simply having a great day every day and being successful at everything, and that’s a fact. Any of you who have faced a fear and done it anyway, made it through a trauma, a mental or physical illness or a loss and are still here to tell the tale will be able to testify to the strength it gives us.

Ask yourself: • What action do you need to take to ensure that you keep going until you achieve your goals and tasks?

• What will help you to persevere when you encounter difficulties?

• What else can you do to resolve the problem you are facing?

• How can you be more flexible in your thinking when things go wrong?

Sometimes this is about having a support system around you, people who will hold you to account, bolter you when you need it, a ‘go to’ ear for you to spill your worries into which will pay you back in encouragement and support.

I use a simple mantra when other people are acting up and making my life difficult. It is STAY and stands for Stop Thinking About Yourself.

Essentially when you change your perspective and look at the situation from theirs what you do is take the focus off you and put it firmly on them. Take the control back, remember it’s not you – it IS them. You decide what you want to think and feel, and so do they. So be realistic about your expectations of others and of yourself. When things go wrong, ask yourself what you learnt, if you have learnt something, however hard it was, then you have learnt something that will help you in the future and that is a win.

Some of use get this from other sources such as exercise, yoga, breathing and meditation or even from our children or our pets who can often be such great teachers of how to live simply.

Perspective is really important and that old adage of ‘there are children in the world who are starving!’ that you might have heard from your parents, is true! There is always someone worse off. What really makes me stop and think is how many of these people appear to be more resilient than I am, brave, unstoppable and positive in the face of insurmountable physical, environmental and emotional challenges. That gives me courage to step away from my own angst and focus on what is within my control and away from the things that aren’t.

Ask yourself:

Please also be your own support, the last thing you need in these moments is to be giving yourself a hard time!

4. Self-awareness Understanding ourselves and how we respond to situations can help us to keep things in perspective and keep ourselves under control.

• How can you assess the impact your behaviour has on others? (guests, crew mates, family & friends) • How can you assess the impact the behaviour of others has on you?

• How can you identify your strengths and where you need to develop?

• What can you do to build on your strengths and tackle your development needs?

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how what makes you tick, psychometrics, coaching, counselling and loads of books on the market. ‘Emotional Intelligence’ by Daniel Goleman and ‘The Chimp Paradox’ by Dr Steven Peters are amazingly helpful. This also helps you to understand how and why other people’s behaviour affects you.

5. Self-management Positively managing how we act and communicate makes us more productive and protects our well-being.

Ask yourself: • How can you stay focused on what is within your control and your influence?

• How can you work with your crew mates to manage difficult situations better?

• What can you do to manage stress and recharge your energy levels?

• What will help you to believe in yourself, trust your own judgement and maintain confidence?

Remember that the only thing within your control is YOU, within your range of influence are other people around you who are more likely to be influenced by you if you are positive and proactive, and outside of all of that are external factors that you cannot control or influence so there is little value in spending your energy on those.

Ask people for help and for feedback if you know that there are times when you are feeling especially vulnerable or if you don’t cope or respond well to certain situations.

Make time to read, listen to music, exercise, socialise with your crew mates or call your family and friends when you feel stressed out. Each of us has their own preference for de-stressing, so find yours and make sure you let people know that you are using your break to take some time for self-care, and you’ll see them afterwards. To create an onboard culture which normalises self-care one is one of the best ways to keep people physically and mentally safe.

To believe in yourself and maintain your confidence, try some techniques from NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) like listening to a track that takes you back to a time when you were really on your game and rocking it!

Or call that friend who tells you how amazing you are and why. Look at photos of things you have done that were incredible and made you happy. Use your good memories to feed you with what you need to stay strong and enable you to make more of them.

6. Relationships Giving and receiving appropriate support to and from your crewmates, friends and family is vital to maintaining self-esteem.

Ask yourself: • How can you provide more support to others?

• How can you get the support you need?

• What can you do to actively involve others in what you do?

• What will improve relationships and communication with crewmates?

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It’s amazing how helping others and offering them support makes us feel better too. If you are always taking and never giving of yourself then you will soon be labelled as a mood hoover! Make sure you ask how others are and if they need anything too.

Let people know what’s happening with you and how they could help if they are prepared to and remember that it goes both ways.

Finally, if you don’t know what will improve communication and relationships, ask! It’s that simple (even if it does require a degree of bravery!)

In summary, resilience is like any other skill or quality that you have, and you have plenty of them. It can be developed, it can be strengthened, and you can get better and better at it, so have a go and let’s all hope that when we do finally emerge from this storm we will all be stronger than ever, and stronger together.

Love, Sara ______________________________________ Sara Ballinger Managing Partner Crew-Glue sara@crew-glue.com www.crew-glue.com

UKSA READY TO BUILD 136-BED NEXT CHAPTER UKSA, a non-profit maritime charity, has announced that plans for a new 136-bed accommodation centre have been approved.

Work will commence on site from the beginning of February.

UKSA expects that the new, modular accommodation centre on its waterfront site in Cowes, Isle of Wight, will enable an additional 3,000 children and young people to visit UKSA each year. This, says the charity, will allow the organisation to continue growing its impact on life skills and career prospects. Central to its design, the new facility will have configurable zones providing more flexible arrangements for all, alongside improved safeguarding and better disabled access.

“We have been working on plans for this new facility since 2017, when we launched UKSA’s Building Better Futures campaign with our Patron, HRH Princess Royal,” says Ben Willows, UKSA’s CEO. “Our aim was to raise £4m in order to transform our facilities. We have now raised £3.7m.

“The first phase of work will see the demolition of the Ark Royal, a 1929 brick building with 66 beds. Despite many refurbishments over the years, the building is no longer fit for purpose.

The new accommodation centre will replace

Ark Royal and will increase our efficiency through enabling us to optimise occupancy and improve the quality of our service offering to students.”

£300k from The Bradbury Foundation. These leading donations have also been supported by significant commitments from several other key trusts and individuals.

The UKSA site will remain fully operational throughout the development works, with completion of the works planned for mid-2022.

“The TK Foundation actively supports youth and maritime programmes that offer a handup, not a hand-out, and that create a lasting impact, especially in terms of maritime employment opportunities, and we consider UKSA’s work to be an embodiment of these values,” says Dennis Treleaven, maritime program officer from The TK Foundation.

The project has been made possible by a number of generous donations including US $1.9m from the TK Foundation, £450,000 from the Whirlwind Charitable Trust, and

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KNOWLEDGE IS VALUE

Knowledge is power. It is power to choose better value. Many owners of Pocket Superyachts between 50 and 100ft step into their yachting adventure without the help of experts. Some do it because they haven't found a company like Invisible Crew yet. But others are adverse to the extra monthly expense, despite it being marginal on the scale of the yacht's running cost. Of course, as in any line of work, hiring an expert saves more money than it costs.

This was proven again last week when one of our clients, who are still building their yacht, presented us with a hefty quote they received for TV, satcom and data hardware and installation. To start off, the provider hadn't really listened to what the client wants to achieve and the proposed system was complete overkill. Consequently, the appropriate solution was far more economical.

And the difference in price... Well, It would buy 1,5 years of our services!

It is hard for owners, especially new owners, to find people they can trust in the industry. Many yachting related services and products are ridiculously expensive compared to traditional domestic equivalents. Sometimes it's easy to understand why. Sometimes it is related to the complexity of the work. But sometimes... it is just because some companies know that they can always get enough clients who will pay a premium price. If those companies do indeed provide a premium service in return they will become established. However, in my 15 years in the industry I have seen quite a few companies come and go because they

can't own up to their promise and get burned.

Which is sad because nobody wins. The company disappears, clients are left unhappy -and above all- they become suspicious!

Owning a yacht should be fun and we aim to safeguard the fun factor for our clients. But we feel it is very important for owners to be educated on the potential pitfalls of yacht ownership. We also want to make sure that they come in with realistic expectations.

Pocket Superyacht Podcast That is why we have started the Pocket Superyacht Podcast. Invisible Crew offers worry-free Pocket Superyacht ownership by selecting quality and compatible crew and supporting both the crew and owners with our expertise, soft-skills, logistical support and our network. And it is that network's knowledge that we are tapping into when interviewing them for our podcast.

So far our guests have been brokers Anja Eckart from Flensburger Yacht Services and Ted Smith from Ancasta who discuss the effects

of Covid19 on the charter and sales market.

We interviewed surveyor Roland Perry about the newbuild process of (production) luxury yachts between 60 and 90ft. Angus Johnston from Ecoworks Marine explains how their environmentally friendly soaps were first tested on an iconic J Class. In the future we will interview more experts out of our network as well as CEO's from yacht building companies as well as experienced owners.

Enter 'Pocket Superyacht" in the Spotify search function to find the podcast. We're also on Google Podcasts, Breaker, RadioPublic and (my favourite!) Pocketcasts. ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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YPI CREW ANNUAL REPORT: THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON YACHT RECRUITING IN 2020 to April 2019, we knew it was going to be a tough ride.”

Resilience, commitment and a strong teamspirited ethos allowed YPI CREW to pull through. Recruiters used this time as an opportunity to build closer relationships with clients and candidates and, as the season progressed, captains prepared their yachts for a short, intensive cruising season, which explains how YPI CREW ended up registering the best months of July, August and September ever in its 18 years history.

All in all, YPI CREW’s turnover “only” dropped by 18 % in 2020, and this is thanks to the determination and professionalism of its team.

YPI CREW 2020 Yachting Data Laurence Lewis, the director of YPI CREW talks about the effects Covid-19 has had on yacht recruiting and what predictions can be made for this year.

YPI CREW reveals which positions experienced the biggest drops and which saw more recruitments, as well as whether or not this had an effect on crew salaries. The business looks back on the numbers that marked 2020 and discuss how they might predict the events of this year in terms of yacht crew and their work.

The Initial Impact of Covid-19 on Yacht Recruiting Laurence Lewis recalls “The yacht crew recruitment market was hit fast and violently by the Covid-19 pandemic, with plans to hire crew delayed or cancelled altogether.

Overnight, many crew lost part or all of their income. Even if still working, many crew, from Captains down to junior ranks, had to accept salary cuts and slashed rotations. “ She continues: “The impact was brutal because the industry was hit at the beginning of the Mediterranean recruitment season; March, April and May are the busiest months for crew recruiters and so, when we registered an 80% drop in turnover in April 2020 compared

In 2020, after a vigorous first few months during which YPI CREW was on the path to beat its 2019 records, the number of job orders started dropping from week 14 onwards. YPI CREW ended the year with 21 % fewer jobs compared to 2019.

The segments which recorded the biggest drop in new job requests were the engineering and deck officers markets, with a respective drop of 32 % and 28 %. Those departments benefit hugely from rotation and, with some losing their rotations, the need to hire was reduced.

The busiest departments in terms of job orders were interior, followed by Engineering (despite a drop in demand, it remained an active department) and deck crew.

Parallel to the drop in job orders, YPI CREW experienced an overall 13% surge in crew registrations between 2019 and 2020, with July 2020 peaking with an additional 62 % increase compared to July 2019 - clearly another Covid-19 effect.

Undeniably, this represents a substantial increase for an established crew agency with already a big pool of candidates. This trend actually carries on in the new year as in January 2021 the number of new registrations for YPI CREW increased by 34 % compared to January 2020.

Other Yachting Data Did the drop of job vacancies combined with surplus of available crew impact salaries at the point of hiring? The answer is no, the industry did not record a drop in salaries at point of hiring as, parallel to the above, international travel restrictions, for which South Africa is a good example, and difficulties in obtaining visas, for the USA in particular, somehow kept the recruitment market tense.

Yachting Recruitment Predictions for 2021 Looking forward, Laurence Lewis is ”quietly confident that the year ahead will allow yachts to enjoy a longer Mediterranean season again, especially as vaccines are deployed around the world; the yacht crew job market should recover and certainly, early signs are promising.”

It will be interesting to see if in 2021 a further move towards crew rotation will take place, as more owners realise that with Covid-19 they can spend more time onboard their yachts and actually work on board as if at the office if necessary. ______________________________________ About YPI CREW YPI CREW is one of the leading international yacht crew agencies. Its recruiters have extensive knowledge of the yachting industry and are experts in superyacht recruitment. A Lloyd’s Register audited business, YPI CREW works in accordance with MLC 2006 to ensure that seafarers have access to an efficient and well-regulated recruitment and placement system. After being integrated within the shipping giant Schulte Group in 2018, YPI CREW pursued its growth and acquired the recruitment division of Edmiston Company in 2019.

For further information on crew salaries, look out for the next release from the www.yachtingsalaries.com platform. www.ypicrew.com

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THE CREW COACH having an internal compass built into us, and we intuitively know where our “true north” is.

The other benefit of having a purpose is that it builds resilience. I know that The Crew Coach wouldn’t be what it is today if I wasn’t dedicated to my cause and vehemently knew my why. For me, it has never been about how can I get rich quick; it has been how can I use my innate strengths and skills to lift others up.

Pursuing a job for monetary gain is simply not sustainable; I have seen so many startups fail as the sacrifices and challenges outweigh the profit goals. When we have a purpose, we are better equipped to deal with adversity as we are fighting towards a cause that is bigger than ourselves. This is the very reason why purpose builds resilience.

I want to talk to you about purpose.

Having a strong sense of purpose has very powerful mental and physical benefits, I know that when I am connected to my why, I experience more energy, I am more positive, I feel inspired and dedicated to my cause. So I'm going to go through a few possible reasons why a sense of purpose is so good for us, why it has such powerful mental and physical benefits.

The first one is motivation.

I am sure there has been a time in your life when you have woken up for work and have lacked any enthusiasm about the work tasks ahead. It may feel like a chore as you have to go about your routine tasks, or you may feel like you are no longer being challenged at work and you are craving professional growth.

Alternatively, you may be questioning your life’s purpose and thinking what the hell am I doing here?

On the flip side, however, when we have a sense of purpose we never question why we are doing what we are doing. We are dedicated to our cause, we have a surge of energy which propels us forward towards our vision and mission. Our reason for being just feels right which makes us committed to our cause more than ever!

When we have a purpose, we know who we stand for, where we are, where we're going and where we're meant to be. It's a bit like

I can tell when my clients have lost their sense of purpose, they feel numb, unmotivated and experience a lack of enthusiasm for what they do which leads me to the next benefit, positivity.

A sense of purpose gives us a surge of positive emotions. You feel this indescribable sense of joy, which fuels your desire to continue to serve and make an impact. Think back to the last time you helped someone, how did that make you feel?

When we find that thing that truly lights us up, we are able to let our reason for being course through us as it becomes part of who we are, our identity our legacy. However, sometimes it's easy for us to get in the way of our purpose.

We may believe we are not good enough, we may be distracted by things that seem good at the time, You don't know the actions to take. You don't have a clear vision. You don’t know where to start. however, it isn’t for the long term.

This is where your gut-feel, your intuition becomes key in making these life decisions. It is about getting out of your head and making decisions based on what feels right for you.

It takes practice to arrive at this point; initially, it may seem irrational, however, once you can trust yourself; you will be more equipped to make decisions that are right for you rather than for someone else. I have not regretted a single decision I have made using my gut sense, it has got me to where I am today; a healthy business, that is geared to serve yacht crew and empower them with the skills to overcome

personal and professional challenges so that they can enjoy life to the fullest.

If you are not living your life to the fullest ...taking risks, being bold, putting yourself out there, being brave, then you are letting yourself down. What’s important is that you stop wasting your precious moments wishing and hoping things would be different, and instead start living. Start taking action on your dreams.

I am so excited to take my next intake of students through my course Discover your Career Potential which is about searching inside yourself to find out your passions and purpose. Self-knowledge is the key to the door of opportunity.

If we can find that deep, authentic purpose within us, and if we can allow ourselves to step aside from our judgements and negative selftalk, and give ourselves permission to pursue our purpose then we will reach our pinnacle of authentic happiness. ______________________________________ The Crew Coach Karine Rayson karine@thecrewcoach.com

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THE SPANISH COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION: CHIMERA OR REALITY?

It is well known in the yachting industry that there is the possibility to benefit from an attractive VAT exemption regime, in place either in France or Italy, on certain yacht supplies and works. These are the so-called French and Italian Commercial Exemption (FCE & ICE) tax regimes. The requirements to be eligible for VAT exemptions are set out respectively in Article 262 II 2nd, 5th and 6th of the French General Tax Code and in Article 8-bis, letter a) and letter d) of Presidential Decree 633/1972. In both cases, with slight differences, the regulations impose to fulfill a certain number of conditions. In the French case, the conditions to benefit from the FCE are the following: • The overall length must be over 15 meters • The yacht must be registered as commercial • The company owning the yacht must employ a permanent crew.

• The yacht must be used exclusively for commercial purposes (for example, under a charter agreement).

• 70% of the trips must be made outside French waters.

Italy imposes a similar requirement regarding the number of voyages to be made on the high seas (i.e., beyond 12 nautical miles). In both cases, the conditions must be fulfilled for each tax period.

The above regimes have their roots in the exemption laid down in Article 148 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC, the EU VAT Directive, which states that “Member States shall exempt the supply of goods for the fueling and provisioning of vessels used for navigation

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

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

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

on the high seas and carrying passengers for reward or used for the purpose of commercial, industrial or fishing activities…”.

Would a similar VAT regime be possible in Spain?

The Spanish VAT Law 37/1992 transposes the principles of the EU VAT Directive in its Article 22, establishing that the supplies, constructions, transformations, repairs, maintenance, freight and rental of vessels used for navigation on the high seas and carrying passengers for reward or used for the purpose of commercial, industrial or fishing activities shall be exempt from VAT. Further on, the same article stipulates that navigation on the high seas shall mean that which begins in the territorial waters of Spain and ends outside the country or vice versa.

Besides, it is established that in order to be eligible for VAT exemption, the number of voyages on the high seas must add up to at least 50% of the total navigation of the vessel.

Although it seems that a similar VAT exemption could be applicable in Spain to commercial yachts, Article 22 of the Spanish VAT Law establishes an important limitation: “The exemption shall not be applicable in any case to vessels engaged in sport, leisure or private use activities”. It is on this basis that Spanish tax authorities deny the application of the exemption regime to commercial yachts.

This official approach is supported by several tax rulings.

It is important to remark that sometimes local Spanish suppliers provide yacht captains

or senior crew with statements offering the possibility to benefit from VAT-exempt supplies on goods or services, on the basis of the aforementioned Article 22. However, as explained above, that is not a possibility at the moment in Spain. Accepting VAT-exempt supplies on the basis of that statement would be a situation that would involve future VAT issues for the yacht. Although in a first stage it would be the local supplier who might be facing a VAT issue with the Spanish tax authorities, in the long term and based on the statement signed by the yacht captain, the ultimate responsible for the VAT payment would be the yacht. Therefore, despite being an attractive option, it is important to bear in mind that at the moment this is not feasible in Spain.

In any case, we understand it would be very interesting for the Spanish yachting industry to lobby in order to amend the current situation. We consider that, based on a correct interpretation of the spirit of the EU VAT Directive, there would be room for a Spanish Commercial Exemption without the need for any amendment of the Spanish VAT Law. The key point, the interpretation of the activity carried out by commercial yachts as something different from private use. In this regard, there is still a lot of work to be done by the national yachting associations.

We understand that having a similar tax regime to the one in place in France or Italy would open multiple possibilities for the growth of the Spanish industry, both for shipyards and onshore local suppliers, combined with other existing customs mechanisms, such as the Inward Processing Regime.

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(+34) 611 42 19 59 (+34) 669 14 54 36 (+44) 1728 745344 (+44) 7770 655306 balearics@ward-mckenzie.co.uk info@ward-mckenzie.co.uk www.ward-mckenzie.co.uk BCP C/ Es Palmer - Buzon 19 Lluchmajor, 07620 Mallorca

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MCCONAGHY INTRODUCES THE MAKARA SAILING SUPERYACHT SERIES

From Fastnet record breakers to America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race contenders, McConaghy has a proven track record for highperformance yacht building. The McConaghy name has become synonymous with complex composite construction and the yard’s worldclass reputation has been earned through an enviable record of reliability and race success.

Drawing on over 50 years of excellence, McConaghy now look to establish their position in the semi-custom luxury yacht sector.

The Makara series, designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, comprises the Makara 85, Makara 105 and the Makara 120. In bringing this advanced and complex design to the market place, the team set out to devise a monohull that whilst able to comfortably accommodate a family, can be sailed and raced short-handed. It is this simplicity of use that sets the Makara series apart.

Featuring subtle intricacies and perfectly proportioned style, the Makara sailing yachts are designed to glide with the lightest of breeze, delivering the highest levels of sailing performance with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

The exterior lines incorporate a defined hull chine and low profile superstructure, with dark glass giving a dynamic and striking contrast to the teak deck and paintwork.

Benefitting from the full scope of McConaghy’s experience in the build of high-performance carbon fibre race boats and superyachts, such as the iconic 42.5m Adastra and 33m SY Leopard 3, the Makara yachts are a lightweight luxury sailing series that bring the superyacht lifestyle to the racecourse in a way never seen before.

Constructed using prepreg carbon and structural foam cores, the Makara 85 (25.9m) has a lightship displacement of just 48 tonnes.

The Makara 85 is specified with a carbon rig and a client can hone their racing and cruising preferences with the optional additions of a bowsprit and a lifting keel.

The sail plan for the Makara 85 features a 189sq.m mainsail and a 149sq.m blade.

Advanced systems and sail handling

technology deliver push-button performance with effortless ease, and confident blue water cruising even for a solo sailor. The level of control offered to the helmsman brings single-handed sailing capability to the yachting mass-market place in an incredibly beautiful package.

Other attributes of the Makara series include a number of McConaghy-designed carbon fibre deck items and hardware, including carbon helm wheels (on a chain sprocket and shaft system), and a stern lazarette with fold-down transom door that creates a spacious and stable swim platform.

The semi-custom design is presented with four interior arrangements and an option of three or four cabins, with the master suite positioned fore or aft. With the master suite positioned forward, the layout allows for a three cabin arrangement with a snug saloon, or a four cabin setup. Accommodation is also provided for a full complement of crew, giving the design additional appeal and function as a charter yacht.

An array of interior schematics have been developed for the Makara series, including oak or walnut veneers and a more minimalist smooth grey finish.

The arrangement of the cockpit, flanked by the ergonomic coaming, allows guests to sit on deck in safety even whilst the yacht is underway and manoeuvres are being undertaken. The cushioned sun beds, extending aft from the cockpit, are a desirable spot to relax when at anchor.

The Makara 85 is ready to commence production, with a sail-away price from $6.45 million USD (including carbon mast and composite standing rigging). ______________________________________

Glass has been positioned both at seated eye level and standing which, in partnership with glass panels in the cabin top, gives an incredible visual connection with the surroundings and the impression of still being on deck.

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SANLORENZO SX112: THE SEA ON BOARD The SX112 is the flagship of the innovative SX crossover line, which has broken the mould by offering a new type of yacht on the market.

A synthesis of the classic motor yacht with a flying bridge and explorer type, the SX range is a proposal where style and functionality merge into a common language.

The Project Concept "The SX crossover range is Sanlorenzo's perfect example of profound sartorial aptitude. A line that was born from the constant dialogue between the company and its’ owners and that has led to the creation of a project never seen before in the yachting world, to meet the new needs of a constantly evolving market. A range of yachts that favours the use of the boat at sea, designed for true yachting enthusiasts."

– Mr. Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo The SX112 represents the consolidation of a journey that began with the SX88 and then the SX76.

The focal point of the project is the new stern area, which is undoubtedly the yacht's iconic space, a choice that gives the project new propositions and living perspectives, the brainchild of the architect Luca Santella, who also came up with the concept for the innovative SX crossover line. This new model offers a spacious beach area of about 90 square metres, which can be extended thanks to the fold-down terraces, consisting of an indoor space, with a gym area directly connected to the outside, through large sliding glass windows that allow owners to enjoy these spaces in a new way, maximising the connection between indoor and outdoor. A large platform where large toys can be hosted and which allows direct contact with the sea.

The SX112's design is characterised by the extensive use of glass. The innovative wheelhouse, which is located exclusively on the fly bridge, can be fully closed and airconditioned by electrically operating windows or opened to let the sea breeze in. The main deck saloon is also enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows that let in natural light from all sides, increasing the sense of space and allowing the view of the sea to be enjoyed at all times, thanks also to the openings in the bulwark at the centre of the boat.

An absolute innovation on the SX112 is the position of the engine room, which for the first time has been located under the stern platform, making it possible to recover 40 square metres of space on board.

The design of the new crossover model was once again entrusted to the creativity of Bernardo Zuccon, of Studio Zuccon International Project, for the exterior lines and Piero Lissoni for the interiors of the first unit.

"On the SX112 there is more 'oxygen' available to convey the stylistic message, into a logic of signs where the harmony and balance of the volumes can be traced back to languages similar to the principles of organic architecture.

The shapes are fluid, almost a reminder of the nature of large marine mammals. This is a product for those who really love the nature of the sea and which combines a transversal and innovative type of living space, that alters the traditional distributional balances with what are now the "must-haves" that the market demands, even on vessels with more contained dimensions."

– Bernardo Zuccon

levels to connect the decks and, at the height of the main deck, is enclosed in a transparent oval volume.

Interior Design by Piero Lissoni

On the lower deck, the SX112 offers accommodation in three large cabins, one for the owner and two VIP cabins, plus a lounge area enclosed by wooden panelling and mirrored walls, that can be converted into a twin or double cabin. On the lower deck, there is also a kitchen connected directly to the crew quarters.

After the interior design projects for SX88 and SX76, Piero Lissoni returns to design the interiors of the SX line.

In line with the concept conceived for the other models, the main deck is designed as an open space that reinterprets the concept of areas inside the boat, developing into a single, continuous environment from stern to bow with a living area, adjacent to the bar area and followed by a dining area, seamless between inside and outside, thanks also to the large windows that overlook the sea.

"The SX112 is another empirical model, like every new model we work on with Sanlorenzo. In this case we have brought an even more architectural attitude: it is a floating building. We have connected the spaces exactly as in a building through very technological openings that relate the inside to the outside and vice versa. In fact, we have built a villa that floats."

– Piero Lissoni The stairs are once again a fundamental and characterising element of Lissoni's design. The internal helical staircase is developed on three

"The element that links all three models in the SX line is the vertical connection.

Usually on boats the connections are almost always serviceable or sometimes become incredibly decorative.

– Piero Lissoni

A perfect example of Lissoni's style, combining refinement and simplicity in a space characterised by soft, neutral colours, flooded on all sides with natural light to create a warm, private atmosphere. This is aided by the counter-trend decision not to adapt the furnishings to the spaces but to arrange them freely, as in a home where design proposals, icons of the great masters and objets trouvés are combined in the name of maximum contamination.

With the new SX112 crossover yacht, Sanlorenzo once again focuses on the concept of liveability through solutions that allow all spaces to be lived in freedom. A project made possible by that unique combination of creativity, research, industrial perfection and craftsmanship that has rendered Sanlorenzo world-class excellence.

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SUPERYACHT TENDERS & TOYS EXPANDS TREFIT PREMISES &SERVICES keep the client informed, controlling costs, timescales and transparency.”

This month, Queen’s Award winner Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT) has announced the expansion of SYTT Refit, a fully managed tender refit service based in the UK. SYTT Refit at SYTT HQ now have over 5400 square feet of inside warehouse space for tender refit and fitout.

Alongside this, they have a satellite office in Universal Marina, Hamble UK. This expansion is seen as a natural extension to their work in selling, project managing and looking after all types of watercraft. Over recent years they have found some Mediterranean suppliers to be of varying and often suboptimal quality with regards to refit work on high end tenders. SYTT Refit have brought all these works in-house to offer a complete onestop-shop catering for everything from GRP, electrics, paint, upholstery, tubes, mechanical and much more that they are able to manage locally. The Refit team are also available to travel and work remotely. They have numerous projects underway in Barcelona, Cyprus and around the Mediterranean Richard Booth, Senior Project Manager says “Whether you need gel coat repairs, upholstery, covers, RIB tubes, painting, air conditioning or

a full refit in wood, glass or carbon, we have the resources and expertise to deliver on time and on budget. Our on-site, full-time project managers are here to report on progress and

The success of previous projects has led to SYTT becoming the ‘go-to’ place for tender refits in the industry. They have multiple projects currently in progress ranging from a custom limo, to a 10m Rib and Solas tenders.

The repairs and refurbishments offered are excellent value for money and this value is paired with first-rate workshops and labour, secure undercover storage and a vast amount of in-house knowledge. SYTT live and breathe tenders on a daily basis offering fully project managed packages. Together with their second-hand brokerage service and new build supply and management, you can be assured the best choice, advice, service and value.

The company has experience and knowledge in all Classics, SOLAS, Limousine and RIBS and are trusted by the manufacturers to deliver service and support that is second to none. As well as refit, SYTT offer long term storage, tender brokerage and new sales offering a one stop shop for all superyacht tender needs. ______________________________________ www.superyachttendersandtoys.com

DAMEN YACHTING SELLS EXCITING CUSTOM 72-METRE HYBRID EXPEDITION VESSEL The team at Amels and Damen Yachting has signed a new 72-metre (236 ft) full custom project to be built under its Damen Yachting brand. When delivered in early 2024, the vessel will explore the world with a hugely capable platform featuring hybrid propulsion for zero-emission cruising and accommodation for 12 guests.

The Owner, having an exceptional interest and aptitude for both exterior and interior yacht design, has selected professional designer Michael Leach Design to enhance the vessel’s exterior styling along with the Owner’s interior. Damen Yachting’s in-house team has developed the one-off custom naval architecture and detailed engineering.

Burgess New Construction has been appointed to project manage the build, after the sales team represented the Owner during the purchase process.

“This hybrid expedition vessel is an absolutely unique project,” says Managing Director Rose Damen. “For us it has been very exciting to bring the Owner’s very unique vision to reality.

We are dedicated to developing more efficient propulsion and power management solutions for our clients, which are underpinned by an environmentally sensitive mind-set. We are proud to be at the forefront of a new breed of luxury expedition vessels and this highly innovative new project embodies this approach.’’

Al Fresco Lifestyle and Entertaining The vessel is characterised by large and flexible outdoor spaces that can be used for both sun

and shade as well as tender and toy storage.

The deck can also accommodate modular equipment including a deck swimming pool and a removable battery bank. With a Gross Tonnage of 1,440, the spacious interior features a dedicated Owners Deck, a VIP cabin and generous areas for guest entertainment.

A Touch & Go Helipad allows for convenient access.

Full service will be provided by up to 24 crew, including staff and specialists. The powerful deck crane will deploy equipment up to 14 tonnes including a 13-metre fast RIB, a 9-metre utility craft and a car.

Zero-Emission Cruising The rugged ocean-going vessel will be powered by a highly efficient power and propulsion configuration. In addition to the two main engines, she will have PTO/PTI hybrid electrical

drives that are suitable for running up to 8 knots. She will have significant on-board battery power for normal use including silent nights at anchor without generator power.

The stored power can be increased with containerised battery packs for extended zero-emission silent cruising in fragile marine systems. All outdoor spaces will be finished in synthetic teak decking as a more sustainable, durable and low maintenance alternative.

Custom Built in Holland The project will be completed entirely at the builder’s Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands.

The steel hull will be constructed in cooperation with Damen Yachting’s sister company Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding. ______________________________________ Sarah Flavell, Press Officer sarah.flavell@damenyachting.com

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SWAN SHADOW: THE DEBUT OF NAUTOR’S SWAN IN THE MOTOR YACHT MARKET Nautor’s Swan, launches a new project, the celebrated Finnish luxury sailing yacht constructor, is once again pushing its limits by entering the motor boat market with Swan Shadow. Born from the passion that Leonardo Ferragamo has for the marine world, the Swan Shadow is broadening the range of vessels the Finnish yard offers to its customers, perfectly aligned with the core elements of its brand DNA: Performance, Quality, Elegance.

“For so many years we’ve been thinking about launching a power boat, but we always resisted this temptation until we really felt we had something really special and unique to present. And this is what is happening with Swan Shadow. She is full of the ingredients we believe in, and we are confident that we are going to make an important statement in the power yacht segment”. Leonardo Ferragamo, President.

These core elements, and the values of design and innovation deeply rooted in Nautor’s heritage, are also at the base of the concept of Swan Shadow, destined to become a timeless icon. The new model is marking the completion of the Nautor’s Swan portfolio and product lineup with a multipurpose motor yacht concept able to meet Nautor’s customer needs, and to reach a performance of up to 55 knots top speed. "The concept of Swan Shadow is coming from the interaction we have with our owners and discussion about the experience of sailing. The conclusion has been that the need for a ‘chase boat’ to provide an added dimension to Swan yacht ownership was becoming stronger and stronger". says Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group CEO. "Today, with Swan Shadow, it seems we have managed to develop a new concept: she's not only a chase boat but a powerboat embodying the core values of Nautor's Swan, answering broader Owner needs like lifestyle enhancement and pride of ownership and able to open up a wider market".

THE DESIGN “The Nautor’s Swan heritage and the Design DNA of their vessels were already well known to me and the team, having worked on the design of the ClubSwan 50 previously in collaboration with Nautor and Juan K. We understood

the main design features to carry over from the Swan performance racing yachts and incorporated into this power boat design. This is a leap to a different product category to what Nautor is accustomed to, and a lot of thought also went into thinking about the lifestyle and the different use cases for these vessels.

Together we wanted to create something sporty and fun, without compromising on the elegance customers have grown to expect from a Swan. Performance is an equally important part of Nautor’s heritage, and this needs to be factored in when designing the product.

We have different options in the range from a short and light-weight T-top to a more substantial, convertible Limousine tender. We also use a bolt-on system on deck that allows for multiple different furniture layouts. With this type of a versatile design, we rely heavily on computational fluid dynamics simulation (CFD) to optimise the performance in all of the various product configurations.” JARKKO JÄMSÉN, Swan Shadow Designer There are several innovative elements in the design, all aimed at enhancing the experience for the Owner. Nautor’s Design DNA is built on a strong heritage and Swan Shadow has to meet the expectations of a clientele accustomed to luxury and performance sailing yachts. The design of Shadow incorporates features that customers might generally expect

to see in larger full-custom or semi-custom yachts, features that are not too common in 40-foot powerboats.

THE DECK The Swan Shadow features a unique walkaround deck plan with no steps, for experiencing and enjoying the spaces in full safety. A smart bolt-on system allows for several different optional deck layouts.

The design is centred around these optional layouts, allowing the owner to select the best suited option according to his personal lifestyle. The position of the three outboard engines, from 225 to 350 HP, embedded in the aft platform extends the liveable area on deck, and the open stern gives a sensation of closeness to the water, perfectly suited for a boat designed to enjoy the very best of the sea.

THE INTERIORS The interior has been designed to ensure maximum comfort and style onboard, offering accommodation for either shorter day trips or a longer cruises. The forward cabin is ideally suited for a couple. An additional crew cabin can be installed in the bow to complement the cabin capacity. The interior styling follows the timeless and classic style of Nautor’s Swan interiors, representing a pared down design and simplified approach that focuses on the essential: carefully designed and well-executed spaces created using top quality materials.

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PERINI NAVI SINKS in various stages of construction. These included four sail superyachts models, and two motor yachts. The sail craft comprised a 42m E-volution GTS; two E-volution models of 47m and 42m and one 60m Classic style yacht. The two Voyager motor yachts were of 56m and 53m. One of the 42m E-volution yachts arrived in Viareggio in December 2019 for outfitting and was due to be delivered this spring.

The iconic sailing yacht builder has faced a traumatic couple of years – it nearly entered bankruptcy in May following reports of €140m in losses over the previous nine years. In an initial move to save the brand, Sanlorenzo group was given an exclusive opportunity to consider buying Perini Navi. After due consideration, Sanlorenzo decided not to proceed.

According to the Court papers, at the end of 2019 Perini presented an overall loss of €80.87 million - at the end of the first quarter of last year the additional debt was over €5 million - with a debt exposure that was close to €100 million.

main problems to be resolved involved personal guarantees that Tabacchi had provided, through a holding company Fenix, to yacht owners who had signed the contracts for the construction of hulls – projects that have been stopped and delayed for some time, because the shipyard has been inactive since last March.

Tabacchi’s main exposure is reportedly to Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle, who had given the company a mandate, in 2017 (contract renewed at the beginning of 2021), to build a sailboat worth €54-€56 million - a figure that Tabacchi had undertaken to guarantee through Fenix.

The Milano Finanza reported that one of the

It's believed that the yard had six new builds

Superyacht builder Perini Navi has been declared bankrupt according to a report in Italian newspaper Milano Finanza. The Court in Lucca has finally drawn a line it seems under the famous Italian builder, controlled

by Edoardo Tabacchi and led by the CEO Lamberto Tacoli.

To fill this void and give the company a future, two private equity businesses, the UK-based Blue Skye Investment Group and the NewYork-based Arena Investors entered into a partnership, to consolidate Perini Navi’s position, restructure and provide new funding resources to turn the company around and to support the continuity of the brand. The new arrangements, which appear to have come to nought, involved Blue Skye/Arena working with Fenix Srl (the holding company of the Tabacchi family), the majority shareholder in Perini Navi.

The fate of Perini’s assets now remains to be seen, but one imagines that the superyacht builder’s prime facilities located in Viareggio and La Spezia will already be on the radar of Sanlorenzo and Ferretti Group, as a potential complement to both brands’ existing facilities in Viareggio and La Spezia respectively.

PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW GOING AHEAD WITH NEW DATES News Just in from the Palma Superyacht Show.

We are pleased to announce new dates for the Palma Superyacht Show’s 2021 event. The show, which was due to take place in early May, will now be held from June 3 until June 6.

As we continue to follow the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, we truly believe a postponement is the right choice for everyone involved, both on a local and international level. Our new dates coincide with the reopening of most of the island’s hotels and a projected restart of Balearic tourism.

We are mindful that preparing to exhibit at a yacht show like the Palma Superyacht Show is a time-consuming process and hope to have given our exhibitors and partners sufficient advance notice to make logistical adjustments.

Exhibitors and visitors can rest assured: we are doing everything we can to host the kind of quality event our visitors and exhibitors have become accustomed to and at an optimum time for all.

Although later than initially planned, the Palma

Superyacht Show will go ahead and, when it does, it will be a joyous celebration of the strength of our local and international yachting community. We’re excited about the 2021 Mediterranean yachting season and very much

look forward to seeing you in Palma in June!

We, of course, have put all processes in motion so everyone can enjoy the event without having to worry about their health and wellbeing. This remains our most fervent priority.

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PERSHING IS A WINNER AT THE MOTOR BOAT AWARDS 2021 Group’s Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, and the Group Engineering Department.

Built from carbon fibre to be lighter, faster and with lower consumption, Pershing 8X has sleek, sporty lines, underscored by classic Pershing features like the impressive side wings and the aerodynamic profile of the sun deck. The result is a sport-fly yacht that brings together the very highest standards of quality and innovation with unparalleled flair. On-board comfort is also remarkable, not least because of the many benefits offered by the system that integrates propulsion control with the manoeuvring, navigation and monitoring systems.

Pershing 8X, the “Generation X” masterpiece, triumphs in the “Custom Yachts” category.

Innovative design paired with pioneering aesthetics and state of the art technology are always winning factors, resulting not only in the commercial success of extraordinary boats, but also the enthusiastic appreciation from yachting experts. This is confirmed by an important new award that gets a year packed with many challenges. Last January 19, Pershing triumphed at the prestigious

“Motor Boat Awards 2021”, judged by a panel of experts and boat testers on the basis of innovative features, technical parameters and style.

At the virtual prize-giving ceremony, Pershing 8X triumphed in the “Custom Yachts” category, based on meticulous performance tests and sea trials. 25.55 metres long (about 83 feet) and 5.86 metres wide (about 19 feet), Pershing 8X is the result of the collaboration between Fulvio De Simoni, and the Ferretti

With this model, “piloting” a Pershing even at high speed and without the support of a captain, is an entertaining and exciting experience. The Motor Boat Awards are organised by Motor Boat & Yachting and sponsored by Side-Power. The winning boats are judged exclusively on the basis of their design, capabilities and performance. With this major award, Pershing again confirms it’s standing as a unique brand admired all over the world, thanks to the innovative design and technology that is increasingly imprinted in its DNA.

WILLIAMS JET TENDERS INVESTS £1 MILLION IN NEW MOULDING AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES In support of its continued growth, Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, has announced an investment in excess of £1million in a new state-of-the-artin-house moulding facility and fully equipped large boat production unit. Operating from its Oxfordshire premises, the prestigious boat builder is proud to boast a first-class manufacturing facility that now has the capacity to produce over 1,000 tenders per year.

The new production unit will house a 6-tonne gantry crane and additional lifting, handling and testing equipment, which will enable Williams to dedicate an area to its current Evojet range, as well as ensuring the brand is capable of manufacturing larger models in the future.

The moulding facility expands the team’s inhouse capabilities and is a new move which will see Williams’ skilled in-house team control every element of the manufacturing process – ensuring complete quality control over its entire tender range and helping to reduce emissions and waste.

This investment is just one of many big changes the company has made over the last year, along with accelerating its growth plans, with several new models, upgrades and refreshes announced, including increasing its tender warranty from two to three years.

John Hornsby, Director at Williams Jet Tenders,

commented: “Last year was a landmark year for the company which has continued into 2021.

We have implemented many new changes and have set out key goals and ambitions for the next five years. This has included the expansion of our in-house closed moulding capability from 1500m2 to nearly 2000m2, taking the number of boats manufactured using resin infusion to produce the major composite components to around 60% of our total boat production. In addition to this, we have added an additional 1300m2 for the development of our dedicated large boat production unit.

These decisions are all part of future-proofing our company and facilities to enable our

product and business plans, as well as utilising our hugely skilled workforce that really know and share the passion for our products across our entire range.

“COVID-19 has been quite the challenge for the industry, but it’s also given us the time to really focus on where the brand is heading and how we wish to operate as a company. We are pleased to be starting 2021 with some very exciting plans ahead.” ______________________________________ www.williamsjettenders.com

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CUSTOM 58-METRE SEAXPLORER FOR A LIFE OF ADVENTURE Safe and Autonomous The SeaXplorer 58 will feature an Ice Class hull for safe operations in polar waters, plus sustainable and low maintenance options, including a premium synthetic teak deck. It has ocean-going autonomy for up to 30 days without port call with chilled garbage stores an waste water tanks for sustainable operations in zero-discharge zones of natural beauty.

A crew of 15 will run the yacht with extra accommodation for 2 expedition staff.

The team at Amels and Damen Yachting is proud to reveal a first look at the custom SeaXplorer 58 now under construction. When delivered in 2022, she will be the perfect expedition yacht for the Owner’s lifestyle of adventurous globetrotting exploration with family and friends.

Outdoor Living Under the certified helideck, the Owner has created a luxury cabana-style outdoor lounge and bar with folding balconies and an infinityedged pool, says Damen Yachting’s SeaXplorer Design Manager Enrique Tintore.

“With fresh breezes and shaded ocean vistas, the whole aft of the yacht will be a beautiful

and inspiring space to experience the world,” he says. “But the experience is not just about amazing views, it’s also out on the water with the SeaXplorer 58’s custom 11.4-metre performance sailboat, two large multirole tenders and a wide range of toys. She also carries road and off-road vehicles and motorcycles.”

The indoor-outdoor living continues on the Upper Deck with the open sky lounge and dining with concertina-opening glass partitions to the jacuzzi. The high-volume yacht with a 1,090 Gross Tonnage features six suites for 12 guests and the SeaXplorer’s signature bow point observation lounge.

Following design and engineering at Damen Yachting’s head office in the Netherlands, the new build will be the fifth Damen Yachting delivery from the builder’s Antalya facility. The yard in Turkey’s premiere yacht building hub provides outstanding facilities supported by an experienced supply chain.

The SeaXplorer 58 will be the third yacht delivered from the SeaXplorer range of luxury expeditions yachts – a range born from a crossover innovation of Amels yacht building and Damen shipbuilding technology. The SeaXplorer’s exterior is by Azure Yacht Design – the highly experienced Dutch design and naval architecture studio behind all the SeaXplorer designs. The range has also benefited from design partner EYOS Expeditions and their operational design input gained from hardwon experience in the field.

BERING YACHTS ANNOUNCES SALE OF SECOND B145 EXPLORER YACHT

Just six months after the sale of the first unit, Bering Yachts has sold a second hull in its flagship 44-metre series. It is the 8th project currently in build at the brand’s facility in Antalya, Turkey.

(Antalya, 4 February 2021) Designed by Bering’s in-house team of naval architects and engineers together with Sabdes Design for the exterior lines, the tri-deck B145 is a true passagemaker for an owner who wants to cruise the world, including the high latitudes.

“The sale of the first B145 was a milestone for the company, but a second hull so soon after is a remarkable achievement,” says Alexey Mikhailov, President of Bering Yachts. “Not only is it testament to our growing construction capacity, but also to our ability to satisfy

customer requests for ocean-going yachts that are capable, reliable and comfortable.”

The generous 9.7-metre beam means the Bering 145 can accommodate five functional yet extremely comfortable guest suites on the lower deck, a master stateroom on the main deck forward and a second master suite behind the wheelhouse on the bridge deck.

The full-beam main deck stateroom is divided into three separate zones with a private bar, lounge area and night area, as well as fold-down balcony.

The transom beach club features a sauna and spa. The owner is an avid scuba diver and between the beach club and the engine room is a fully equipped diving room complete with its own fold-down door and decompression

chamber. There is plenty of space on the open upper deck aft to carry tenders (of up to 8.5m) and additional toys.

Also important for the owner is comfort in terms of reduced noise and vibration. To meet this aspect of his brief the shipyard will significantly increase sound proofing to make the yacht as silent as possible, both at anchor and under way.

With a full displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the B145 is rated at 499GT and will have a conventional diesel drive train for a top speed of 15 knots with a range at cruising speed in excess of 4,000 nautical miles. The explorer yacht will be delivered in 2023. ______________________________________ www.beringyachts.com

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NEW 74-METRE AMELS 242 ARRIVES IN HOLLAND FOLLOWING SALE A new Amels 242 superyacht hull has arrived at the Amels and Damen Yachting shipyard in the Netherlands for outfitting. Sold at the end of 2020 with Imperial representing the Owner, the new 74-metre Limited Editions yacht (242 ft) will be delivered in spring 2022.

Imperial will supervise construction throughout the completion of the build, including a wide range of custom features specified by the Owner. The project is the tenth yacht project to be built in collaboration with Imperial since 2009. Julia Stewart, Imperial Director, states: “Project Amels 24207 is the second superyacht signed with Amels and Damen Yachting that we have successfully completed all technical and legal details during this pandemic period.

This great achievement is the result of hard work, dedication and attention to all details with our esteemed partners at Amels, Damen Yachting, Tim Heywood and Winch Design studios. We are excited to give life to our tenth collaboration with our very esteemed Dutch partners!”.

Damen Yachting Managing Director Rose Damen says: “We’re very proud of our Amels quality and the reputation that our Limited Editions yachts have earned. Our latest Amels 242 will have a very experienced project team to complete her. We’re looking forward to working closely with Imperial’s new build team

and her crew to ensure she is exactly as the Owner imagined when she departs the yard next year.”

The Amels 242 is the seventh from the 74-metre design in the Limited Editions range. The Tim Heywood designed yacht from the Dutch builder’s Limited Editions range will be completed with a unique interior by Winch Design.

The Amels Limited Editions range of superyachts offers a proven technical platform with custom interiors. The builder has delivered 40 Limited Editions yachts since 2005. The innovative business model of upfront investment in engineering and construction, while maximising customisation, represents the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom – and reduces delivery time from several years to as little as a few months.

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THE 5 LESSER-KNOWN GEMS MISSING FROM YOUR MEDITERRANEAN ITINERARY

The glittering French Riviera, pretty Amalfi Coast and party-mad Ibiza. With shimmering seas, sun-dappled vistas and photogenic old towns, it’s easy to see why these Mediterranean hotspots feature in travel guides and itineraries the world over. However, the downside of these much-loved places is that, at times, they get insanely overcrowded. But not to worry.

We’ve created a list of lesser-known gems for those who prefer their slices of Mediterranean paradise to be a little more idyllic.

Procida, Italy Diminutive Procida is the kind of place that, once discovered, you keep to yourself. The smallest island in the Bay of Naples boasts the same enticements as Capri and Positano: a cascade of pastel-hued houses, waterside trattorias and narrow streets draped with pink bougainvillea. However, what it luckily doesn’t boast are the same madding summer crowds.

Pretty Procida has somehow flown beneath the tourists’ radar, which means you’ll have the island’s lemon groves and dreamy turquoisecoloured coves all to yourself.

Cartagena, Spain Few people know Cartagena is insanely old

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and one of Spain’s most historically fascinating cities. It abounds in ancient cultural riches, like the Roman Theatre Museum, a necropolis and the Batteries of Castillitos. Its diverse architectural and culinary attractions will leave you overawed as you stroll along Cartagena’s narrow streets. Discovering quaint tapas bars serving piping-hot croquetas de jamón and local artisanal beer is an undeniable highlight.

For an adrenalin -fuelled afternoon head to Mar Menor, Spain’s largest lagoon. Its high salinity aids flotation and makes it the perfect place to kayak, ski or kite-surf.

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France This tiny fishing village along the French Riviera seems tailor-designed for slow living. You could spend hours blissing-out on its pretty beach, sipping coffee on charming waterfront terraces and appraising wooden boats in the idyllic harbour. When you’re ready to stretch your legs, saunter around the village’s 14th century old town. Here, narrow roads interspersed with stairways offer seductive glimpses of the Mediterranean. Plenty of backstreet bistros dot the area. Bag an outside table to feast on the local anglers’ catch and sip the palest rosé.

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Hydra is blissfully devoid of car traffic. Nor will a scooter whizz past you or the sound of any kind of motor disrupt your thoughts.

Because of Hydra’s no-motorized-wheel rule, overdevelopment has been impossible.

Thank goodness. Cobbled lanes, donkeys, pebble beaches and deep turquoise waters are the only delights you’ll find here. There is deliciously little to do on Hydra, except snooze, swim and gaze out over the glittering Myrtoan Sea. Oh, and sip frozen daquiris at trendy cliff bar Hydronetta, of course.

Mljet, Croatia Postcard sandy shores, salt lakes and pebble beaches abound here, as do tranquil olive groves, vineyards and dense forests. The island’s biggest draw is its protected national park where you can stroll, hike, swim, sunbathe and kayak in lush surroundings while Peregrine Falcons swoop overhead. Although Mljet is Croatia’s greenest and arguably most beautiful island, it’s anything but crowded.

Most tourists head to the Pomena area, so the rest of the island remains deliciously quiet and beautifully unspoilt.

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FLORIDA CHARTER

Are you looking to make an escape but worried about travelling too far? Looking for a winter escape to some sunshine and white sand beaches you can enjoy all to yourself? Why not consider a yacht charter spent taking in Florida and the Florida Keys? How does cruising onboard a pristine yacht with minimal time between destinations and a private crew to tend to your every need sound? Check out our ultimate Florida cruising guide below and do get in touch if you'd like to start planning your own escape!

DAY 1 Kick-off this incredible tour in Miami. Take in the multitude of beaches and melting pot of restaurants on your doorstep. You’ll join your captain and crew at lunchtime – cold drinks and fresh seafood are ready and waiting to be devoured as you start your cruise to your next destination.

DAY 2 Today you’ll be anchored in Biscayne Bay, just off the coast of South Beach. From here spend the morning playing in the ocean, tearing around on jetskis or sipping cold champagne on the bow looking over Miami. Tonight take advantage of another night in bustling Miami before heading to more mellow destinations.

DAY 3 You’ll start to cruise down to the Keys today.

Enjoy a strong cup of coffee after last night’s festivities as you watch the water glitter below and the city skyscrapers begin to fall away.

DAY 4 Key Largo is your first stop in the Keys. It’s time to get those feet wet, jump in and spend time diving in this self-proclaimed Dive Capital of the World. Not sure it’s deserving of that title?

Grab your mask and see for yourself! If you’d like to stretch your legs, head into the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for America’s first underwater park. You won’t want to miss the sunsets out here so the tender is ready to take you back to your yacht where cocktails and appetizers are waiting on the foredeck.

DAY 5 Key West – the most famous of the Keys and for good reason! You’re on the southernmost point of the continental US, with Cuba only 90 miles offshore. Enjoy fishing, diving, snorkelling or

swimming before heading into town to spend some time wandering the streets filled with French Colonial architecture, street vendors and that warm Keys hospitality!

DAY 6 It’s time to return to that island lifestyle when you head over to Marqueses Keys, which lies further south than Key West and features a group of uninhabited islands surrounded by mangroves. Today is a good idea to take the stand up paddleboard or kayak out to take in your surroundings. Yet another experience only available by yacht.

DAY 7 Starting your return trip back to Miami, you’ll have the night in one of the smaller Keys, Little Torch Key. Spend one final full day playing in the ocean, relaxing on one of your sun loungers, your ice-cold drink of choice never remaining empty for long before one of your crew tops you up.

DAY 8 Enjoy breakfast alfresco as you cruise back into Miami, ready to head home...until next time!

Ready to book your escape? Contact me today to start planning! ______________________________________ www.oceanscapeyachts.com

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CHARTERING DURING A PANDEMIC times is that we all try to make everyone feel comfortable, not only the guests but also the crew! How can this be achieved? Mostly through common sense, I would say.

Private yacht charter holidays have seen an increase in demand since the pandemic started. Even though last year's season was short, it saw yachts flat-out with back-to back charters. The reasons behind this increase in demand are obvious - spending time on a yacht is much safer than spending it in the company of hundreds of other guests in a luxury resort.

But having said that, there were cancellations or bailouts just before contracts were signed - people were worried and not sure how to proceed. Some of the questions asked by many concerned on-board safety protocols, testing and cancellation policies.

Now, before I go into further detail, it is important to mention that the yachts I manage are all in the 20 - 40m range. This is a key factor, as it changes the dynamics and clientele, etc. significantly.

In the beginning, we had very little information about the virus. Is it contagious by touching surfaces, through linen and towels and how can we provide a secure environment onboard? In the months prior to being able to travel again, most management companies frantically started to put together protocols for the yachts, like special disinfection procedures.

But devising these protocols for mega yachts is different for yachts with as little as 2 - 5 crew.

In my personal opinion, each situation needs to be dealt with individually, rather than trying to put every yacht under the same umbrella.

I think the most important matter in these

My personal experience last year was that most clients (and to the contrary of what we initially expected) were pretty laid back about the situation. All some clients asked was for the crew to be tested before the start of the charter, and of course, so did the clients. I do think that regular testing is, for the time being, the only way forward. Some owners required the crew and guests to get tested, some opted to keep antigen tests on board and others only accepted week-long charters, the situation was dealt with in many different ways.

One thing that has changed as a result of the pandemic is the cancellation terms of the MYBA contracts. Whereas before, neither clients nor owners could cancel the charter once signed, we have now started to sign Covid Addendums/Terms. This can be in the form of an Addendum to the contract or additional clauses within the contract. Some owners agree to a complete cancellation in the event of, say, a lockdown while others agree to a free change of dates. There is no rule and nothing is set in stone. As mentioned above, it is important to deal with each situation individually and to find a reasonable solution for everyone involved.

The next Med summer season is around the corner and owners are starting to ask questions, like: "What do you think? Is it going to be a good season?" I reply that, yes, I think it will - given that our clients can travel.

I am sure that this topic is subject to many different opinions but this is my personal

view on the situation. I will carry on treating each yacht, client, owner, crew, and situation individually and will try to make everyone feel safe and comfortable. ______________________________________ Stephanie Skinner stephanie@snsyachtcharter.com www.snsyachtcharter.com

GREECE TO INTRODUCE E-CHARTER AGREEMENT The endless queues, paperwork, long wait times, and the large number of officers at the Greek Coast Guard working in bureaucratic positions will soon be a thing of the past.

Last month, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Shipping with the participation of competent bodies and representatives from professional yachting associations in Greece for the creation of an e-charter agreement.

In combination with the e-registry system that launched in 2018 to record all private and commercial yachts in Greece, the e-charter agreement will make it easier to control yacht charters in the country and will protect the industry from unfair competition and illegal chartering.

The e-charter agreement is being developed by the Independent Department of Informatics of the General Secretariat of Ports, in collaboration with the Directorate of Maritime Investments and Maritime Tourism and the Ministry of Finance.

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SUPERYACHT CHARTERING VAT EXEMPT IN SPAIN

It is well known among yacht professionals and especially those involved in superyacht chartering that the VAT regime in Spain has been always particularly tough. Spain, unlike other surrounding countries, as France or Italy, did not implement in National legislation the possibility of a lower effective taxation for charters starting in Spain and cruising into international waters, on the basis of the Use and Enjoyment principle laid down in the EU VAT Directive, resulting that charters starting in Spain have always been fully VAT taxed at 21%, the Spanish standard rate.

However, what is not so well known is that the Use and Enjoyment provision could also tax

those charters starting outside the VAT area and entering the territory of the Community -Article 58.b, VAT Directive. That principle is indeed applicable in Spain. In this regard, the wording of the Spanish VAT law in force until 31st December 2020 stipulated that, among other services, the hire of means of transport made available to clients outside the VAT area would be subject to Spanish VAT on the part of the journey taking place in Spanish territory.

Nevertheless, the Spanish government has introduced a slight but significant amendment to the VAT provision that sets out this principle.

In the State General Budget Law for 2021, a mention was included to the Spanish special

territories of Ceuta and Melilla –which are outside the VAT Area, EU Customs Territory and Excise Duties Area- and the Canary Islands -which are outside the VAT Area, but within the EU Customs Territory and Excise Duties Area. The modification of the VAT law implies that any charter starting in any of the above places would no longer be subject to Spanish VAT but to the local taxation applicable there.

This new approach is a very interesting opportunity to apply tax planning to charter operations. Although this option might not be suitable in all cases, depending on the yacht logistics and a proper planning of charter operations, it could represent a significant tax saving and a selling point for clients starting a charter in southern Spain. Needless to say, all that without even considering the natural and cultural wonders that the region has to offer.

Thus the possibility of VAT-free chartering in Spain is available. It should be noted that alternative indirect taxation would be applicable to charters starting in these locations, however the actual taxes could be as low as 0,5% on the charter fee.

It would be interesting to see how this new approach might clash with the interpretation of the Use and Enjoyment regulation in other Member States that effectively apply Article 58.b of the VAT Directive.

In any case, this is a very positive and interesting opportunity for the Spanish yachting Industry.

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A BUDDING MECCA FOR SUPERYACHTS

Deeper down the Adriatic you’ ll reach Montenegro; Europe’ s newest superyacht hotspot. With the same crystalline sea as further up the coast, as you head into Montenegrin waters you move out of the EU, another factor which makes Montenegro a favourite with superyachts. The country is outside of EU tax and import regulations, and the savings which come with that can be passed onto you, the vacationer.

Unmissable Sights: Croatia The picture perfect island of Hvar is essential for any Croatian trip. Pull in and drop anchor among the other superyachts, then settle into watch the parade of beautifully bronzed party people as they thread through Hvar’s old town.

As the sun heads towards the horizon, every available sun lounger, bar leaner and rocky outcrop fills as tourists and locals alike gather to drink a farewell to the day and watch one of Europe’ s most beautiful sunsets over the Adriatic.

From Hvar, sail down the coast, threading between a spread of picturesque islands, dropping anchor as you go. Croatia’ s small island towns are charmingly quaint, with plenty of mom and pop restaurants perched above the deep green bays. Your crew will deliver you to shore to try them for yourself; just beware the homemade wine!

In this part of the world, it’s inevitable you’ll spend a lot of your time staring down into that green, green water. The clarity here is renowned and it’s easy to pass a lazy hour with an unopened book in hand, looking down on the busy sea life below from the aft deck.

Once you do manage to stop looking at that impossibly clear sea, Sveti Stefan is a village to watch for along the Montenegrin coast. This tiny former fortress is located on an islet, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Often described as the most picturesque sight along the Adriatic, the entire island isnow a private resort, so it’ s been beautifully restored.

And the best way to see it? Circling it by superyacht of course.

Ancient Sights, Modern Lives Right in the heart of Croatia’s Split lies something very special.

Diocletian’ s Palace is one of the most striking Roman ruins in existence and, far from keeping the relics behind barriers in a museum, the locals live within its crumbling glory. Expect washing flapping overhead as you wind through the ancient rooms and dodge soccer balls kicked by local boys. Bars and cafes pop out of frescoed nooks when you least expect them, and the whole sun-bleached structure is offset by violent purple bursts of bougainvillea tackling the palace’s framework.

It’ s spectacular.

Tastes Like: Gourmands will have a field day in Croatia and Montenegro as each region within each country has its own distinct culinary traditions.

For your meals both on and off the yacht, you’ll have your pick of line-fresh seafood and locally-grown fruits and vegetables, while trying a Muscat produced in the region is a must for any trip.

Don’t miss the famous cuttlefish risotto. This risotto is striking for its deep, inky colour, and it’ s a taste which will have you dreaming of Croatia long after your holiday.

Montenegro’s cuisine shows strong traces of the many nations which surround it. The hearty breads, cured meat, polenta, plethora of cheeses and stuffed peppers are all Italian, while the kebabs, baklava and moussaka come courtesy of Turkey, Greece via Serbia.

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Croatian desserts round off meals with the trademark sweet pastry of Montenegro’ s northern neighbour, and along all coastal regions, seafood is a staple.

ONE WEEK CRUISING IN CROATIA So we've all been cooped up in our homes, playing our part in helping to minimize the spread of COVID-19, but summer seems a long way off for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere and we all want to make the most of it in 2021! Croatia remains one of the countries which reopened early in 2020 to tourists from a number of countries (including the USA) and is a sunny place to spend some time cruising this summer, far from the crowds, enjoying a well-deserved isolated break!!

Come and discover the pristine beaches and many islands dotted across the Adriatic Sea when you charter a yacht in Croatia. Revel in medieval walled towns, or take a deep dive in crystal clear blue waters while watching the other yachts bob in the water.

DAY 1 Spend the morning exploring the seaside town of Split, famous for the palace of Roman Emperor Deocletian. Walk among ancient ruins before heading to the marina to meet your yacht and crew. After a tour led by the Captain, lunch is served alfresco with delicious fresh seafood and crisp white wine served up by your private chef.

DAY 2 Everything is within a short cruise of each other so today you'll wake up in Bisevo, famed for its Blue Grotto only accessible by sea. After spending the afternoon playing in the water, it's a short cruise to Via for the evening - head into this fishing town to soak up some local culture before dining onboard tonight.

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as you take another short cruise to Korcula for an evening in Marco Polo's home town.

DAY 6 Nearby is the lovely island of Mijet which is now a national park. This anchorage is perfect for taking some of the toys out, splashing in the sea, or catching up on some reading on the bow. Bask in the sunshine, cold drink in hand, taking in the unspoilt views that surround you.

Welcome to the Pakleni Islands, which offer some of the most fantastic bays in the Adriatic.

It's another short cruise to the famous Brac beach where you'll anchor for the evening.

Take a dinghy into the beach when the crowds have gone for an evening swim before a formal dinner onboard.

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It's time to stretch your legs in town today!

Welcome to Hvar - voted one of the prettiest towns on the Croatian coast, it's easy to see why with its medieval walls, ancient church and plenty of little cobblestone alleyways to get lost in. You'll want to dine in town tonight and for those looking to hit the local bars and clubs - you'll find no shortage here!

Breakfast will be served alfresco one last time so you can take in all of the views on your final cruise back up to Split for the flight home. We hope you've enjoyed your time cruising around these stunning islands!

DAY 5 Continue heading south to Scedro for another morning spent in the refreshing sea. Enjoy fresh caught seafood for lunch on the aftdeck

After such a tranquil day yesterday, today you'll head into the bustling town of Dubrovnik make time to walk the streets of this city, dine in a local cafe and enjoy your time in the pearl of the Adriatic.

If you're curious to know more about travel during the COVID-19 pandemic or are eager to book something in the future, we have a number of preferred yachts offering risk-free cruising, with free cancellations. ______________________________________ www.oceanscapeyachts.com

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CYI LISTING FOR SALE – MORWENNA

Morwenna has been built comparatively recently in 2009, to an Ed Burnett design that was based on the 45’ Bristol pilot cutter ‘Mischief’ (of HW Tilman fame), both built by RB Boatbuilding of Bristol. She has been used as a charter boat ever since she kissed the salty seas and has championed traditional sailing and pilot cutters throughout her time on the south coast of the UK. She took part in the Fastnet in 2011 and is known to be strong and steady in a breeze.

Specifications LOA LOD LWL Beam Draught Construction:

18.9m / 62’ 13.7m / 45’ 11.5m / 38’ 3.9m / 13’ 2.2m / 7’5” Larch planking on sawn oak frames

Last October she was bought by professional yachtsman, Adam Davis, who intended to put her in a refit to then continue with the charter business that Morwenna is so apt for. He sailed the leaky hull from Formentera to Mundimar shipyard of Puerto Portals in early November and since then Morwenna has undergone an extensive refit. Adam put together a team of Mallorcan based professionals to carry out the work in just 3.5 months. The team was added

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to by a band of volunteering ‘Green yachties’ keen to work in exchange for knowledge from the experienced members, until the works became specialists only. A hearty clap for Gabs, Dave, Fausy, Adrian, Nix & Xavi.

Firstly, Morwenna was urgently hoisted ashore, shored up and tented by ‘JJ Yacht Covers’ before Jan van der Horst from ‘Manos del Mar Wooden Boats’ went to work on the hull. A number of planks needed to be replaced on the starboard hull amidships and a section of the starboard quarter. Jan also worked on the deck with fittings removed. Dayworker Dave spent 2 weeks on his hands and knees cleaning and detailing every deck seam until Jan was happy, who then re-caulked with 8 bags of cotton.

Under the supervision of Jean-Michel Rouve from ‘Amazing Rigging’ the gaff cutter rig was unstepped and stripped of all rigging and given a 10 year survey. The standing rigging was checked and rewhipped at the terminals while

all running rigging was replaced in traditional style using quality line. In the meantime the spars were stripped, stained and 15 coats of varnish applied.

Jotun supplied paint for the hull, white for the interior and bulwarks and varnish for the deck furniture, capping rail and spars. Plenty of work for the painting team Matt, Curtis, Ruban and Ed who between them took the cutter from sad to supreme.

Fundamentally, every inch of the boat has been inspected from the bilge to the deck-head and from bow to stern. Work has been done to the electrical system and electronics, she has a new watermaker and bilge pumps and she has improved storage options with two new Lazarette lockers.

At the end of January Morwenna splashed once again looking as good as new. A few days later Jean-Michel stepped the mast,

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fully dressed and looking ready for some new adventures. Due to the pandemic restricting charter options Adam now plans to ship her home (Falmouth) and put her on the market in the land of pilot cutters. A huge amount was accomplished in 3.5 months so hats off to you all and I hope you get to sail her in a stiff breeze under full sail!

If you’d like to catch a glimpse of her before she takes off you’ll see her glistening mast and prominent bow off the shipyard in Puerto Portals. ______________________________________ Link for the full list of improvements, modifications and the sale price is: https://listings.classicyachtinfo.com/listing/ morwenna/ CLASSIC YACHT INFO www.classicyachtinfo.com

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SUPERYACHT REGATTAS ARE BACK; THE NZ MILLENNIUM CUP IS READY TO RACE experience. Close in size to Aschanti IV, though not in appear-ance, 36.2 metre Miss Silver, is a sloop with the modern exterior lines of a Dubois design.

Like Miss Silver, fellow entry Silvertip is built to a Dubois design, and was created in New Zealand. She’s a repeat campaigner which has become a firm favourite on the course with spectators for her all-in approach to winning, as well as adding immensely to the fun of the regatta off the course.

Royal Huisman-built Sassafras is all style and grace during racing, and will be looking forward to meeting fellow former competitors, Silvertip and Tawera come February. She’ll be joined by Royal Huisman’s Whirlwind XII; an elegant sloop which promises to bring a new dimension to this year’s line up.

Noted by other competitors is Tawera. The previous winner of multiple editions of the Cup not only has a knack for quick performances; the yacht’s owners and crew bring with them a fleet of wooden skiffs and annually throw down a challenge to other crew to take a pause from wind-power and pick up the oars in competition.

For local companies like ENL, making waves with its WASSP software which allows superyachts to generate their own navigational data while exploring uncharted waters, it provides an opportunity to see international clients on their home turf.

The Tawera Rum Barrel race has become a fixture of the regatta in recent years. Held on the second day of racing, crews gather on Russell’s beach for a bombastic competition which includes flying oars, dubious skill and plenty of tumbles. The prize is a hotlycontested 20 litre barrel of Mount Gay Rum.

The NZ Millennium Cup returns in February, marking the first superyacht regatta since early 2020.

The regatta is raced amongst the bays and coves of the Bay of Islands; the historic heart of New Zealand’s maritime life. Designed as a showcase of the best of New Zealand, it introduces superyacht owners to the New Zealand of warm welcomes, relaxed hospitality and outstanding scenery.

When this year’s edition kicks off on 15 February, it will be with a line up of entries boasting impressive regatta credentials. Classic yacht, 34.8 metre, Aschanti IV joins the regatta after racing in the inaugural regatta in 2000, and will bring her elegant, traditional lines to the course as well as a wealth of regatta

The NZ Millennium Cup serves as an opportunity to showcase New Zealand as a destination to cruising superyachts, as well as highlight the innovation and experience within the local superyacht sector. It’s headquartered at the historic Duke of Marlborough hotel in Russell, which has been a hub of New Zealand’s marine activity since Māori first arrived in voyaging waka around 700 years ago, followed by European whalers - making the town the largest whaling port in the Southern Hemisphere for a period of time - in the early 1820s.

Running from 15-18 February, 2021, the NZ Millennium Cup regatta is organised by the NZ Marine Export Group and is the longest running superyacht regatta in the South Pacific. ______________________________________ Top two photos: Jeff Brown

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AMERICA’S CUP: AFTERGUARD ANALYSIS – INEOS TEAM UK the course tactical scenarios are changing by the second.

Ainslie and Scott’s ability to maintain a constant level to their voices in seemingly the tightest of situations is a testimony to their professionalism – and I suspect, many, many hours spent honing the effectiveness of their communication loop.

Any analysis of this group cannot omit the significance of the fact that Giles Scott is the only entirely dedicated tactician on any of the four crews in the 36th America’s Cup. This was a critical decision that the team made way, way back in the design process when they reconfigured their grinding team setup to generate the same power output without Scott needing to put his head down to turn the handles.

Given how shift and unpredictable the race areas in New Zealand are proving to be, it is looking like an inspired decision to have Scott free to roam freely around the boat and to put himself where he can see what he needs to see to do his job.

Giles Scott & Leigh MacMillan

“He’s the guy who is trying to seek out the pressure and the shifts,” Ainslie told us. “He and I are trying to map that out together with the time to the boundaries and making those decisions as to whether to stick to the other boat or split.”

Let’s also not underestimate the contribution that Ben Ainslie’s raw talent as a helmsman makes to this team’s ability to win races. As soon as it was clear he had a boat that was at least competitive, Ainslie stepped things up a gear in the pre-start and around the course.

Ben Ainslie

The British squad are renowned as the comeback kids of the event after their remarkable transformation from the ugly ducklings of the America’s Cup World Series – Auckland warm up regatta to the beautiful soaring swans of the first weekend of the Prada Cup. Ineos Team UK’s speed team/brains trust in the back half of the boat centres around the helmsman/tactician pairing of Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott – both Finn gold medallists and both products of the UK Royal Yachting Association’s Olympic sailing talent factory – aka the British Sailing Team.

Backing up Ainslie and Scott are mainsail trimmer Bleddyn Mon, and flight controllers (Ineos Team UK call them ‘pilots’) Luke Parkinson ( a SailGP veteran and Volvo Ocean Race winner) and Leigh McMillan (a past Olympic multihull campaigner and Extreme Sailing Series winner).

Listening in to the on-board communications aboard the British boat is a real treat. The back

and forth between Scott and Ainslie is nothing short of a masterclass in how the professionals talk a race boat around the course. Nobody who races sailboats could fail to learn lots from listening to these two race.

The information exchanged is relevant, clear, precise and brief. Equally importantly there is a clear chain of command/decision making process. Scott provides factual information based on what he can see around him in real time – wind pressure, what the other boat is doing, cross/no cross calls etc. – as well as the precise positioning data he gets from his tactical/navigational systems – distance to lay lines and boundaries, range to the opponent, etc.

Meanwhile at the wheel, Ainslie chips in with questions and his own observations, before taking his decision and making the call on the next manoeuvre. Typing this out makes all this sound simple and straightforward. But in a race situation the data is spewing at you like a firehose, wind shifts, gusts and lulls are come at 30 plus knots upwind, and all around

He may be mild mannered and diffident ashore, but let’s make no mistake here – on the water Ainslie is nothing short of a cold-blooded assassin who will seize on any opportunity to gut his opponents and leave them dead in the gutter. ____________________________________

By Justin Chisholm YachtRacing.Life https://yachtracing.life/americas-cupafterguard-analysis-ineos-team-uk/

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Alice Widdows PR, Events & Marketing offers Superyacht Event Management, Communication & Marketing Services and New Business Development. I build brands and businesses in the superyacht sector.

Find me at any of the following superyacht regattas and events or online. I would love to help you. www.alicewiddows.com Instagram: @superyachtevents

SAILING IS AN EXPERIENTIAL SPORT Superyacht sailors are keen to get back to racing. Recent news that the St Barths Bucket is cancelled for a second year and the Millennium

Cup in Auckland is postponed until late March is tough for the superyacht sailing fraternity.

Will the delayed start to the superyacht racing

season affect confidence in events held later this summer? Time will tell. As organisers we continue to work to rebuild trust in “safe sailing” and in person superyacht events.

However, one thing the pandemic has taught us is that yacht owners love superyacht regattas. Sailing events bring together families and friends in a private and intimate setting allowing them to pursue their passion for yachting and the sailing lifestyle. We all missed events in 2020, none more so than the owners who enjoy the camaraderie and community of the yachting fraternity. I have seen many firm friendships form over the years between owners and their families united by their love of yachting. I believe we have missed these connections this past year and are keen to rekindle them.

Many of the leading sailing shipyards and brokers recognise the strength of these events for building and maintaining relationships with their customers and potential clients and some even have their own boutique sailing events on the strength of this model. The Southern Wind Trophy & Rendezvous is an example of this as is The Perini Cup.

Andrew Winch will speak at The Superyacht Gathering

Sailing is an experiential sport, and, in my experience, it is best enjoyed on a great yacht, racing in a fabulous place, in excellent company. Too much to ask? Not if you know where to look.

Below is my calendar of Superyacht Sailing Events I recommend for 2021. Join me?

Jonathan Beckett will share his experience of sailing and the yachting lifestyle at The Superyacht Gathering

Terry Gould Captain SY Adix

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NZ Millenium Cup has been postponed until late March | Photo Jeff Brown

Although not strictly a live sailing event the three-day programme hosted by The Superyacht Gathering will allow you to experience, learn, share, inspire and entertain in the world of yachting. The Superyacht Gathering offers immersive audio-visual experiences engaging speakers, networking opportunities and is serious about socialising.

From long lunches to social soirees, all events are set in stunning venues, so nothing is a hardship.

The Superyacht Gathering is different, more experience oriented instead of days of just talking. The brainchild of two passionate female leaders in the yachting industry Linda Berry and Ellie Brade, it is a fresh take on industry events that is designed to inspire, ignite and engage in an authentic and relevant way. Move over the conference centre, make way for connection and community over canapes.

NZ Millenium Cup will take place 28-31 March | Photo Jeff Brown

The purpose of The Superyacht Gathering is to build a culture and community of likeminded people within the superyacht industry to share and inspire for the better good of our livelihood, the sea and all beings that live in, on and around it. The event focuses on people and stories, delivering ownership journeys, exciting technology developments, altruism, authentic lifestyle experiences, and more… and not a sales pitch in sight.

Among the speakers are avid sailors such as Jonathan Beckett CEO of Burgess, Jonathan will have many stories to share when he graces the stage with his long-time friend and industry legend, Andrew Winch Founder and CEO of Winch Design. S/Y Captain Terry Gould A born and bred Kiwi, Captain Terry Gould’s yachting career spans over five decades. As Captain of the iconic 65-metre gaff rigged schooner S/Y Adix, he and the yacht’s owner are committed

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The Performance Class at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta | YCCS | Photo Studio Borlenghi to teaching young crew the art of becoming true sailors – a unique apprentice-style scheme that has trained up some of the industry’s most passionate sailing crew.

Mark de Jong specialises in superyacht marketing, with his work straddling three pivotal non-profits – the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss), The Superyacht Life Foundation and The Water Revolution Foundation (WRF). Mark will talk about the WRF’s important work and how it will, hopefully, change the industry for the better.

Tickets on sale now at: www.thesuperyachtgathering.com NEW ZEALAND MILLENNIUM CUP 28 - 31 MARCH AUCKLAND Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will open the Mediterranean Superyacht Racing Calendar YCCS | Photo Studio Borlenghi

The New Zealand Millennium Cup was due to run 15-18 February 2021 and open the Superyacht racing season. Organisers have elected to postpone the regatta until late March in response to an elevated Covid alert level across New Zealand.

Due to precautionary Covid restrictions across the country, racing will now be held 28 - 31 March in Russell, returning to the regatta’s Duke of Marlborough headquarters.

The regatta is run by the NZ Marine Export Group and promotes New Zealand’s cruising grounds and marine industry to international and domestic superyachts. It’s the longest running superyacht regatta in the South Pacific and has garnered a reputation for its camaraderie and fierce competition.

Sailors love the fantastic racing conditions in Sardinia | YCCS | Photo Studio Borlenghi

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wider community to ensure we are taking every precaution possible,” commented NZ Marine CEO, Peter Busfield.

“Postponing until late March allows us to still run an excellent event, supported by our sponsors, and our hosts, the Duke of Marlborough Hotel. Organisers expect the event to be well supported by superyacht entrants post America’s Cup.”

and set against the stunning backdrop of the La Maddalena archipelago, the 2019 edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta saw a fleet of 20 sailing superyachts parading around the island of northern Sardinia.

If you are serious about sailing superyachts then register your interest in participation at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta: alice@

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We look forward to welcoming you in June in Porto Cervo. www.yccs.it ____________________________________

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LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA 1 - 5 JUNE PORTO CERVO

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I’m excited to confirm that we have sent out the invitations and entries are now officially open for the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, scheduled to take place from 1 to 5 June 2021 in Porto Cervo Sardinia. Hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda the event marks the start of the Mediterranean superyacht racing season in serious style.

The invitational event is supported by Title sponsor Loro Piana and is open to sailing superyachts with a minimum length of 90 feet, and to Wally, Southern Wind and multihull boats of over 50 feet.

The 14th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Southern Wind Trophy and Rendezvous.

The Southern Wind Trophy and Rendezvous will host Southern Wind yacht owners, their family members and potential owners showcasing the Southern Wind yachting lifestyle through connection and community.

This is the first Notice of Race to be published online. Together with partners, the YCCS are continuing to work on relaunching the sporting events on the calendar for the coming season.

In order to support all the owners who are keen to get back to racing, the entry fee for The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will be refunded in full in the event the regatta is cancelled due to the pandemic.

Developments in relation to the pandemic and related restrictions will be monitored constantly in order to adapt the schedule for the event accordingly, and to ensure maximum safety for participants at all times.

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RORC Caribbean 600

21 Feb 2022

Antigua

Royal Ocean Racing Club

Mastercard Superyacht Regatta

23 - 27 Feb

Auckland, New Zealand

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Superyacht Challenge Antigua

9 - 14 March

Antigua

St Barths Bucket Regatta

17 - 20 Mar 2022

St Barthélemey

New Zealand Millennium Cup

28 - 31 March

Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Les Voiles des St Barth

17 - 23 Apr 2022

St Barthélemy

17th Palma Vela

1 - 9 May

Palma De Mallorca - Spain

Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy

10 - 20 May

Capri, Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Regatta dei Tre Golfi

15 May

Naples to Capri Island, Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

151 Miglia- Trofeo Cetilar

30 May - 1 June

Livorno to Punta Ala, Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

1 - 5 June

Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Rolex Giraglia

11 – 19 June

St Trpoez to Genova, France and Italy

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore and Inshore Challenges

The Palma Superyacht Cup

23 - 26 June

Palma, Mallorca, Spain

Copa del Rey MAPFRE

31 June

Palma, Mallorca, Spain

Swan European Regatta

20 - 25 July

Airisto, Turku, Finland

Rolex Fastnet Race

8 August

Cowes to Cherbourgh, UK, Jersey

Palermo- Montecarlo Race

21 – 26 August

Palermo to Montecarlo, Italy and Monacoo

Rolex Swan Cup

5 - 11 Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

5 – 11 Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Ibiza Gold Cup

13 - 16 Sept

Marina Es Nautic, Ibiza

Perini Navi Cup

15 – 18 Sept

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Les Voiles de St. Tropez

25 Sept - 2 Oct

Saint Tropez, France

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Rolex Middle Sea Race

23 October

Valletta, Malta

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

26 Dec – 02 Jan

Hobart Race Village, Sydney Harbor, Australia

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

Russell Boating Club

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

Part of the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge

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VENDEE GLOBE 2021 RESULT

Yannick Besthaven

Yannick Bestaven, the 48 year old French skipper of Maître Coq IV, is the overall winner of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe.

Although he actually took the gun for third place off Les Sables d’Olonne, France at 03hrs 19mins 46 secs early this Thursday morning, because he carried a time compensation of 10 hours and 15 minutes, awarded by an international jury for his role in the search and rescue of fellow competitor Kevin Escoffier, Bestaven takes victory 2hrs 31mins 01secs ahead of Charlie Dalin and 6hrs 40mins 26secs of Louis Burton who both finished ahead of him and take second and third respectively.

The skipper of Maître CoQ IV was one of the two skippers who led the fleet for the longest time: 26 days, or 32% of the time an excellent result for the skipper who grew up in Arcachon and has Yves Parlier as his mentor.

Bestaven finished in Biscay drizzle on a two metre swell in 20 knots of westerly wind before being warmly welcomed back to Les Sables d’Olonne’s channel where well wishers lined their balconies and streets to acclaim the new winner of the Vendée Globe.

‘My main quality? "Stubbornness". My main flaw “Stubbornness”. "I also am very resilient " admitted Bestaven before the start.

Although he was not tipped among the fancied, possible winners of the race, Bestaven revealed himself as an outstanding performer on his first time in the southern oceans where he was at his best in the Indian Ocean, passing Australia’s Cape Leeuwin in third place and then in the Pacific, emerging first at Cape Horn with a 15 hour lead.

After then building the biggest margin of the race, 440 hard earned miles thanks to a smart climb up the South Atlantic, Bestaven must have thought his chances of winning this Vendée Globe were over, when during three frustrating days all but becalmed south of Rio, he saw his margin evaporate like snow in the hot Brazilian sun.

But the skipper from La Rochelle on the west coast of France, an engineer as well as professional skipper, proved his race winning credentials as he fought back into contention by the Azores. His final, key move proved to be

choosing to head north on the Bay of Biscay which allowed him to arrive on the heels of a low pressure system and accelerate faster on a long, direct track into Les Sables d’Olonne over the last 24 hours, chasing Dalin and Burton across the line to hold his time to win outright.

Over an ocean racing career spanning nearly 20 year Bestaven has tasted success in the Mini class – winning the Mini Transat in 2001 – and then in Class 40 where he twice won the Transat Jacques Vabre. But, after he was one of the first to be forced out of the epic 2008 Vendée Globe when he was dismasted on the Bay of Biscay less than 24 hours into the race, he has taken his time to return to the Vendée Globe with a well appointed programme which saw him put together a small, hand picked team of specialists from all fields including the America’s Cup. He is also a successful entrepreneur who owns and runs Watt & Sea, a company which develops hydrogenerators fitted to most of the competing IMOCAs. Although, in the 2015 VPLP-Verdier designed Maitre Coq IV which was built as Safran, his boat is not one of the latest generation foilers, he was able to maintain high average speeds in the south and remained competitive in more moderate conditions.

The ninth edition of the race saw a record entry of 33 skippers and has been marked by complicated weather patterns for both the descent down and the ascent back up the South Atlantic, including regrouping of the leading pack in persistent period of light winds early in the Pacific, and again off Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Difficult, short, crossed sea conditions in the Indian Ocean meant the newest, most powerful latest generation foilers could not sail to their full speed potential. And two of them, Thomas Ruyant’s LinkedOut and Charlie Dalin’s Apivia both suffered different damage to their foil systems which compromised their speed potential on starboard tack.

The most dramatic moments of the race came on the 22nd day of racing, November 30th when PRB, the IMOCA of third placed Kevin Escoffier broke up suddenly 640 miles SW of Cape Town.

Escoffier was forced to abandon into his liferaft in minutes. Four skippers were requested to reroute help locate and rescue Escoffier.

Although 61 year old veteran Jean Le Cam was first on the scene and got close to Escoffier it was 11 ½ hours later when Le Cam was finally able to rescue the stricken skipper from his liferaft.

The international jury announced their time compensations on December 16th at six hours for Germany’s Boris Herrmann, 10hrs and 15 mins for Bestaven and 16hrs and 15 mins for Le Cam. Little then did race watchers realise that this redress would ultimately decide the final winner after the closest, most competitive race finish in history, the first three skippers crossing the line in less than eight hours.

Germany’s Boris Herrman was in contention for a podium position until he struck a fishing boat at 90 miles from the finish line. He is bringing his Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco to the finish at reduced speed.

Podium of the Ninth Vendée Globe 1 - Maître CoQ IV (Yannick Bestaven), finished 28/01/2021 03:19:46 UTC, elapsed time 80d 13h 59min 46s. Time compensation : -10h 15min 00s, Offical corrected time : 80dj 03h 44min 46s.

Average speed on the theoretical course: 24 365.74 nm / 12.60 kts.

Miles sailed: 28 583.80 nm at an average of 14.78 nds 2 – APIVIA (Charlie Dalin) finished 27/01/2021 19:35:47 UTC. elapsed time 80d 06h 15min 47s no time compensation. Time difference to first 02h 31min 01s Average speed on the theoretical course: 24 365.74 nm / 12.65 nds Miles sailed: 29 135.01 nm at an average of 15.13 nds 3 - Bureau Vallée 2 (Louis Burton) finished 27/01/2021 23:45:12 UTC elapsed time 80d10h 25min 12s, no compensation. Time difference to first 06h 40min 26s, time difference to APIVIA 04h 09min 25s Average speed on the theoretical course: 24 365.74 nm / 12.62 nds Miles sailed: 28 649.99 nms at an average of 14.84 nds

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A shorter report this month – only one regatta was possible due to Covid. We did plan a practice on the 16th, and some boats even got on the water. However, the gusts of 30+ knots – some of them seemingly vertical! – laid boats on their sides, and we had to return to base.

23 January – Trofeo Galeria Maior 1 – Pollença The winter is now named to Trofeo Galeria Maior in recognition of the sponsors. Three regattas are planned for the series, this first one, followed by those on 13 February and 13 March.

For this first weekend, it was breezy, and a single race was to be sailed. The course would take us from the start in the centre of the bay up to Llenaire, across towards Bonaire, then back to the start, followed by a sausage to Llenaire and back before a final beat to finish at Llenaire.

Ten boats were on the water, with the promise of tough competition. A closely contested start saw bunching at the committee end, with ffinally starting in clear air mid line. They stayed left, which proved to be a mistake, as the shifts on the right side favoured those who tacked across early.

At the top mark, Flying High, Puffin and Martini arrived in a bunch, with Wight Flyer and ffinally close behind. The run was deep, and most chose to try for a single leg. Two thirds of the way down, a big shift and easing winds forced them to gybe and do this in three or more leg. fuego fatuo had gone for the higher course and gained hugely from this shift.

Following a problem at the bottom mark Flying High headed for home. Meanwhile ffinally also had issues, wrapping the spinnaker, and allowing Dragonfly to slip through whilst they were sorting it all out. This also brought fuego into the mix, and a battle for fourth place was on. All three stayed right up towards Avançada, with ffinally slowly overhauling Dragonfly.

Coming to the top mark, fuego also pulled through into fifth.

Up ahead Puffin and Martini were going fast and looking unstoppable. Wight Flyer was midway between these two and the next group, who were catching up fast. Coming to the windward mark, ffinally were close but didn’t cross tacks, and remained fourth at the start of the final run.

The downwind leg saw ffinally extend and close on Wight Flyer, but unable to pass. Up the final leg, Puffin stayed ahead of Martini, to finish first and second. After a tough battle, Wight Flyer crossed third, with ffinally next ahead of fuego and Dragonfly.

1 GBR 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Ben 1 2 GBR 3382 Martini Rafa Benitez / Pilar Casares 2 3 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 3

By the time you read this, we’ll have sailed regatta 2 in the series, and the Balearic Championships on 19-21 February. After that next is the final Trofeo Galeria Maior on 13 March. Then we have the Mallorca Championships on 17-18 April, before Palma Vela in early May. Although any of these may change in this new Covid era, let’s hope we can continue to sail into 2021!

If you’re interested in a trial sail, just follow the link: http://tiny.cc/TrialaFlying15, we’d love to see you! Or come see us, we’re at: /// categorically.allergies.abdomens – really! ____________________________________

By Stephen Babbage Our 2021 calendar is posted on our website http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain

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INDONESIA BORDER REOPENS FEB 9TH “The main requirement of interest to us is of those people with valid visit visas (Visa Kunjungan). These visas hold an index of 211. Recently these visas were changed to be represented in the form of an eVisa. Please note that this current regulation (allowing of foreigners to enter the country) is valid for 14 days from today (00:00 9/FEB/2021 GMT +7).

This could be changed, extended or abolished in this time frame at any time.”

“This is under the rule SURAT EDARAN SATGAS NOMOR 8 TAHUN 2021, the original (in Indonesian) and the unofficial translation of this overview is available”, Taatjes notes. To request this document and learn more email thomas@asia-pacific-superyachts.co.id

Indonesia was recognised as an exceedingly attractive Asia Pacific cruising destination until the country shut down borders due to Covid-19. Now there’s good news for travellers as Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia announces borders opening and “Entry to Indonesia for Foreign Nationals”.

The travel news update as of February 9, 2021 announced by Thomas Taatjes of APS Indonesia, explains further: “We are pleased to announce that the government has again opened up the borders to international travelers that are eligible, under a few different requirements”.

Indonesia is a great destination to plan for as the world moves toward the backend of the pandemic. Those with a penchant for exploring and adventure will find nothing short of a cruising paradise and a rare opportunity in finding a favored cruising destination reopening. For more information and to plan an Indonesian voyage visit APS Indonesia www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com/indonesia ______________________________________ Photo Credit: Asia Pacific Superyachts www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com/indonesia

VARADERO VALENCIA OFFERS TPA Spanish refit and repair yard Varadero Valencia has launched a new TPA tax management service that allows non-EU owned and flagged vessels to avoid paying 21% VAT on repairs and maintenance, regardless of whether they are clients or not.

“This initiative has arisen with the aim of providing a premium service in Varadero Valencia,” says yard manager Santiago Donat. ”For this reason, we are expanding the range of services offered, which are not only limited to the repair and maintenance of boats themselves but also to the processing of the necessary documentation in each case, including negotiations with insurance companies and customs according to the case of each client.

“Thus, all those non-EU boats, regardless of whether they repair or carry out their maintenance in Varadero or elsewhere, may request, thanks to our new portfolio of services, the management of their TPAs. Carrying out this procedure is not an easy task and it cannot be handled by any individual, so on behalf of Varadero Valencia we have reached a collaboration agreement with professionals

who are proven in the sector, who will help any client with these procedures.”

With a lifting capacity of up to 300 t, its own painting division (Monzo Yacht Painting), and another specialised carpentry division,

Varadero Valencia is an ideal facility for the maintenance and repair of all types of boats, particularly classic and regatta yachts. The company offers a 360º service in which they pick up the boat at its base port and return it repaired to its mooring position.

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A last minute move by the Ferretti Group and Sanlorenzo has saved the iconic brand of Perini Navi. They have announced the creation of a NewCo in a 50-50 joint venture, taking over the business which was declared bankrupt by the Court of Lucca on 29 January 2021.

“This is an important date for the Italian nautical sector and for employees and families of Perini Navi. Passion, experience and unique expertise, which will now continue to be protected. As well as the related activities of Perini Navi, which are now safeguarded, composed of numerous suppliers who can now rest easy”, commented Alberto Galassi, Chief Executive Officer of Ferretti Group. “At Ferretti Group, we are always seeking excellence and abilities that complement our own: we often find these in Italy, as in today’s case. We are certain that our commitment will translate into further growth, with benefits impacting the local areas and increased success for the Italian nautical sector. I would also like to point out the historical importance of this alliance with Sanlorenzo, in line with the new spirit of cooperation that is infusing our country: a beneficial opening of new horizons, which will enable us to seize even more opportunities and ensure greater success”.

“I started my professional career in the nautical sector in Viareggio, specifically in the place and year when Perini Navi was created nearby”, Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo, stated. “It was 1983, and I have always admired the business model of this extraordinary brand: high quality yachts, built solely on a made-to-measure basis, for a limited number of yachting experts.

These are unique characteristics that I also found in Sanlorenzo years later. Due to these similarities, and with the strong determination to save an Italian brand with unrivalled history, in the interest of the local communities and all the stakeholders, employees and suppliers above all, I immediately demonstrated Sanlorenzo’s willingness to intervene to relaunch it. Now I am glad that I can do this in partnership with the Ferretti Group. This is a historical partnership for our sector, which I am convinced will see further developments and will stand as an example for other initiatives to strengthen the leadership of our sector throughout the world”.

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JOSEP ANTONI LLOPART, NEW DIRECTOR OF THE BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

The Barcelona International Boat Show has a new director at the helm of the event. The current director of different shows aimed at the general public, Josep Antoni Llopart, will be in charge of the event in order to give it a new boost for the upcoming edition scheduled for October.

Josep Antoni Llopart has an extensive experience at heading several events at Fira de Barcelona. In addition to the Boat Show, he is director of the pre-owned vehicle show Salón Ocasión, the International Caravaning Show and NiceOne Barcelona, formerly Barcelona Games World. Llopart is very excited about "the challenge of directing one of the flagship

events of the fair institution and a European benchmark, at a key moment for the industry".

On his part, Jordi Freixas, after 14 years leading the Boat Show, a period in which the event has established itself as a benchmark in the sector, will lead new projects within the trade fair institution Organized by Fira de Barcelona with the collaboration of the National Association of Nautical Companies (Anen), the new edition

of the Boat Show, chaired by Luis Conde, is scheduled to be held from October 12 to 17, 2021. Work is already underway with the aim to bring together again in the Port Vell of Barcelona, the best boat showcase, and the latest innovations from the leading brands, as well as attracting national and international buyers, key players in the industry, and establish once again its condition as the most important nautical event in Spain and one of the European benchmarks.

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STEW OF THE MONTH: JODIE TALBOT

What did you do before yachting and how did your yachting career first begin?

Before I was in yachting, I was a fashion photographer in London, Rome & Paris.

My yachting career began with a spontaneous week’s holiday to Palma – after socializing in bars and meeting, a deckhand (you know who you are) didn’t take long to convince me that I should get my STCW and ENG1 and try my luck on the yachts wasn’t really much of a competition to rainy UK. What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on and why?

I really don’t have a favourite - each boat, crew, guest and itinerary was completely unique and each boat had it’s pros and cons and I value all of these different experiences equally.

What are the best and worst parts about working on-board?

Best part of yachting is undeniably the access you get. Working for people that can have anything they want; you get a glimpse of the freedom that is financially possible for them.

Another great point is the food! Having a chef onboard is amazing.

Worst part is sometimes it is super long days, no breaks. Missing out on seeing the place you were excited to visit.

How do you keep sane on charter?

Keeping good crew Morale is very important to me even if all is going wrong and the guests are being difficult your crew becomes like your second family, and a good team will always be the backbone of a great charter.

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

I pick up on their routines and their likes and dislikes and try to make sure that they have what they need before they even realize they want It. What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests?

Having a background in photography/ videography there where these particular charter guests that loved to be filmed (this is not normally the case at all) at the end of the charter I gathered all of the highlights of the footage and edited them a short movie of there trip. They absolutely loved it.

What is your signature cocktail?

Espresso martini with a twist - secret ingredient – a magician never revels their secrets wha ha ha What is your favourite yachting destination?

Again, this is so hard to choose as each place steels a little piece of my heart, but if I was at gunpoint it would have to be Mallorca. I love this island.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently?

Ha ha this is defiantly bias as obviously I have never owned a yacht. I would give the yacht to the crew for 1 week of the year to have their own charter What is your on-board pet hate?

I really hate wasting food so when people leave packets open it drives me crazy.

What career achievement are you most proud of?

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know your good enough to train others to do what you do. This felt like an achievement and this is one of my favourite points of the job to watch/help others grow and achieve their goals too.

“Real queens fix each other’s crowns without letting the world know it was broken” Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Don’t overcomplicate things with a million products. Stick to what works.

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

This is not a confession for the islander this will be a personal conversation. Ha ha sorry I’m going to blame the NDA agreement.

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

There have been so many but one that really stands out is, when I first moved to the island and did my STCW95. The other soon to be crew members and I hired some mopeds and drove across Mallorca exploring the country backroads, meeting locals, tasting the great food and stopping at the beach for a drink in the sun. I suppose this is the memory that sticks because I love Mallorca and I love new places and, in this moment, Mallorca was new and exciting. Also, I made some friends for life that day.

If you could give your 20-year old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

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was hallucinating! I think 20-year-old me isn’t ready yet to meet me now. The path I have led has got me to where I am today and I’m happy with that. #noregrets What’s your plan for the future?

Keep growing, keep learning, stay focused.

Thank you for reading!

Name: Jodie Talbot Position: Chief Stewardess/ 2nd Stewardess ______________________________________ Interview By Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com 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

See website or Facebook for details, or contact Nick Entwisle (+34) 619 117 937 nick@yachtinggivesback.com www.yachtinggivesback.com

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OUR BEDTIME STORY

Sleep on air with Vita Talalay®

Warm in winter and cool in summer

Neptune only use the highest quality comfort materials in their custom yacht mattresses.

Their Excellent line contains Vita Talalay produced in Maastricht, Netherlands by Radium foam BV. Made from 100% latex, this unique and unsurpassed material maximises quality of your sleep and helps promote a healthy lifestyle by using only natural ingredients.

Vita Talalay regulates your body’s temperature, so it keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer making clammy sleepless nights a thing of the past. Good news for those living and working in hot climates.

The recipe for a healthy life starts with the natural latex that comes from the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree found in South East Asia. Tappers collect the milky white sap from the trees every day by cutting notches in the tree bark. One mature tree can provide latex for over 25 years.

Hypo allergenic, antibacterial & mould resistant Vita Talalay is great for allergy sufferers because as its hypo allergenic and Neptune mattresses have antibacterial cores and covers that are resistant to mould. Even when not seen immediately by the naked eye, mould and mildew bacteria are almost always present.

Optimal ventilation

Mould in the mattress core is caused by perspiration and other waste products as well as poor ventilation. This is not only unhygienic, but also very unhealthy: fungi are the cause of many health issues such as a runny nose, watery eyes and respiratory tract irritations.

A good mattress makes all the difference. As well as providing good support and unrivalled comfort, Vita Talalay latex is breathable, in fact, its recognised as one of the best ventilating materials in the world. The unique, round, open cellular structure directs moisture and heat away from the body making the mattresses more hygienic and healthier to sleep on.

As well as this, for optimal protection against bacteria, fungi and viruses, Neptune uses nano silver in all mattress ticking. The environmentally-friendly treatment of the ticking with colloidal silver, also known as silver water, kills unwanted intruders and reduces the spread of bacteria and the formation of fungi in the long term.

Supportive yet soft

Dust mite resistant

Although Vita Talalay latex is soft, it is very supportive. When you lie down, the mattress follows the contours of your body, relaxing the muscles and reducing pressure on the neck, shoulders, hips and back. Sleeping on a Vita Talalay mattress will help keep your spine and back healthy.

Dust mites cannot live on a Vita Talalay mattress as they like warm and moist environments and because Vita Talalay is breathable, they cannot survive.

Why choose Vita Talalay?

Mattresses, toppers and pillows containing Vita Talalay have been tested to be more durable than Dunlop latex or any other memory foam mattresses currently sold on the market today.

The material is more cushioning because of the extra ‘comfort zones’ available to provide the ultimate sleep experience.

Neptune mattresses are finished with a 3cm thick top layer in either 100% soft VitaTalalay latex, Vita-Talalay Embrace or with a combination of the two materials. Embrace is the only "breathable" memory foam in the world.

Cradle to Cradle gold certification Vita Talalay latex was awarded with the Cradle to Cradle gold certificate in 2016, meaning that

the latex is the healthiest choice in comfort material and has a positive affect on both the environment and human health. Cradle to Cradle assesses materials in terms of safety, health, ecological footprint (renewable energy, carbon management and water stewardship) and social fairness.

The nine-step production process uses no petrochemicals or artificial additives. Vita Talalay is produced using no odourisers, fillers or harmful off-gassing. The material is washed for extra hygiene and safety to remove any residue, and this step also increases durability and ensures the same firmness over many years. This all results in the manufacture of the purest Talalay latex in the world.

The importance of a good night’s sleep Sleep not only regenerates the body but also has an affect on your stress levels, physical condition and even on your eating habits.

The amount of sleep you get each night is important but when you spend 30% of your time on-board in your bed, the quality of that sleep matters even more.

Neptune supplies custom yacht mattresses in various qualities that, in combination with their patented slat systems, deliver essential ventilation under the mattress. By choosing Neptune, you are guaranteed a healthy and comfortable place to sleep on board the yacht.

Vita Talalay latex is available in Neptune’s Excellent Line mattress models including Soft Touch Pocket Spring.

Neptune is represented on the Balearic Islands

by Melanie Winters who has been working with the yachting industry for 15 years and is based Palma de Mallorca. In January of 2019 Neptune opened a unique Experience Centre showroom in Palma, just a short distance from the main marinas. Visiting clients can lay down and “experience” the comfort and support of Neptune mattresses in seven full size beds. The showroom has 18 different qualities of mattresses for them to choose from, in multiple supports and thickness combinations.

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IN THE GALLEY WITH EMILY SANSOM Name: Emily Sansom Years’ Experience as a chef: 9 years Nationality: British Who is your food hero: My Nan What 3 ingredients could you not live without: Salt (obviously), lemons and a great quality sherry vinegar. I’m also a chilli addict.

Three favourite cookbooks and why: I love all of the River Café cookbooks – Ruth and Rose’s approach to treating great ingredients with maximum respect and minimal fuss really resonates with me. My most used cookbook at home is Fuchsia Dunlop’s Every Grain of Rice because I love the fiery flavours of Sichuan food and the way that Chinese cooking tends to use meat as a way to season vegetables rather than it being a centrepiece itself. Nigel Slater’s Tender was the first cookbook I truly loved. Before I was a chef I read it cover to cover so many times. I love his aesthetic approach to feeding yourself – like every meal has its own narrative.

What three kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

I LOVE my Thermomix. I use it several times a day – it’s my sous chef.

Custard is my favourite liquid (yes, more than wine) and the Thermomix makes it so easy. Equally important are my knives. I’ve amassed a small armoury of Japanese knives over the years and each one has a special place in my heart. As an unashamed Harry Potter fan, knife shopping always reminds me of the scene when Harry buys his magic wand. And yes, the knife does choose the chef. Thirdly, I could not live without several different sized maurices or rubber spatulas. Food waste is a crime and these are on the front line of preventing it.

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

I’m team Pacojet. Is there anything better than freshly spun ice cream in any flavour you can dream of? Eating ice cream leftovers is what gets me through those busy charters.

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Most overrated ingredients: I don’t like using flour to thicken sauces.

Most under-rated ingredients: Great quality vinegars are such a game changer.

I also really love to keep rendered chicken fat and bacon fat to use to dress veggies or to cook croutons in.

Most popular or requested dish by a guest: My fresh pasta always goes down a treat. And I do love getting imaginative with lunchtime salads.

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

I’d probably recruit a supergroup of chefs from my last restaurant, Artusi, because I know their food is banging and we’d have a great postservice party.

What music do you listen to in the galley and why?

Radio 4 in the morning for my news and current affairs fix, disco and northern soul in the afternoons and UK garage for clean down.

Best Galley tip/hack: Cooking a big batch of mirepoix veg every few days. I’m a strong believer that you should never rush your onions and staying ahead means you never have to. Also, having a big old organise before provisioning is a sanity-saver.

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?

My first ever chef job was on a sailing yacht in the Caribbean and some of those islands were very challenging. I think the most important thing is to adapt your menu to the produce rather than trying to force it the other way around. If it hasn’t been flown half way across the world then it will taste much better.

What is the hardest part of your job?

Probably being away from friends and family back home. I also miss having a kitchen team to bounce ideas with and to share the kitchen delirium with during busy periods.

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

It’s not specific to yachting but he health of our soil is something that worries me a lot. Luckily, we are starting to see more farmers working regeneratively but it’s difficult to provision responsibly when you’re moving around a lot on a yacht.

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

I’ve been really lucky and have only worked with really lovely chefs. I think if you care about your work and are keen to learn then you tend to get treated with respect.

What is your attitude dietary requirements?

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I’m happy to cater for dietary requirements and will always try my best to cater even for likes and dislikes of crew on board. I just also expect a little leeway in return during busy charter periods. Fairweather vegans can stay on the dock though!

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

In the past I’ve had stewardesses bring down guests’ phones with Instagram pictures of random dishes they want me to recreate there and then which was pretty odd. My old boss used to insist on having burnt toast every morning.

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

Probably my first ever meal I cooked as a professional chef which was Christmas dinner for charter guests in St Lucia. It was a bit of a baptism of fire as I was totally green and had never even cooked Christmas dinner for family before, let alone paying guests but my roast potatoes turned out great and it felt like a great way to launch my career. I did smuggle in a Marks and Spencer’s Christmas pudding in my luggage though!

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

For me, attitude and personality are so much more important than experience or skills. You can teach anyone how to cook but you can’t teach them to care about food or to love to feed people. Also, I’ve only ever worked in small kitchens so standing next to someone you can have a laugh with is essential for morale.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Plan your menus around what needs eating first. The Head Chef on my last yacht used to call it “rotting menus” which really tickled me.

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

It’s a weird one but I always think I’d enjoy being a midwife if I stopped loving being a chef.

Normally I’m an unemotional person but the miracle of birth gets me every time.

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A SPOON FOR EVERY SEASON CREMA DE PORRUSALDA This is a deliciously, simple version of Porrusalda. Feel free to add some salt cod or chunks of fresh tuna or even salmon at the end if you want something a little more substantial and feeling prosperous!

Ingredients: serves 6 2 large leeks 500g potatoes (peeled and diced) 1 large Spanish onion (peeled & chopped) 2 carrots (peeled & chopped) 2 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 glass of dry white wine 600ml vegetable stock 200ml cream 100ml olive oil

There’s nothing like a warming bowl of soup to pick you up in winter. There’s a chill in the air, the scarves are out and the idea of salad or Gazpacho for lunch is a long-distant memory.

For most of us, soup represents nourishment, healing and comfort from the day’s when our mothers would bring us a steaming hot bowl when we were feeling poorly or trying to skive off school. The great French Chef Auguste Escoffier said, “Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite", while Beethoven claimed” Only the pure of heart can make good soup". One thing’s for sure, freshly made soups rarely get the attention they deserve and are often inexplicably overlooked by most chefs these day’s. That’s a real shame as soup can be extremely versatile and tasty, as well an endless source of nutrition.

Spain's love for comida de cuchara (dishes to be eaten with a spoon) is fierce, with any number of intensely flavourful, regional soups and stews forming part of the backbone of this country's cuisine. Simple one-pot dishes are known as “potaje” in Spain. This is simple, peasant food and each region throughout Spain has at least one or two specialties to offer.

Dishes like “Cocido Madrileño”, a chickpea stew, which is famous in Madrid, “Fabada” a white bean stew from Asturias and “Alubias de Tolosa”, a black bean stew from the Basque country. Others have strange sounding names like “Olla Podrida” witch translates into “rotten stock-pot” and also appears in Cervantes Don Quixote. Another is called “Moros y Cristianos” (Arabs and Christians) and is made with white rice and black beans. Caldo Gallego is one of my favourites and is the famous winter warmer of Galicia. It’s a robust soup with the region's famed winter greens: berza (green cabbage) and grelos (similar to turnip tops), combined with white beans, potatoes and some kind of pork or smoky chorizo. I also love a simple Porrusalda, a typical soup from the Basque Country. It’s traditionally eaten during Lent

and is a humble leek broth with carrots and potatoes that in prosperous times may have chunks of salt cod or bonito tuna added to it.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.

Add the chopped vegetables and cook over a gentle heat, without colour, until they start to soften. Add the white wine and vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the cream and season to taste. Blend to a puree; pass through a fine sieve and serve

“CALDO GALLEGO” GALICIAN-STYLE CABBAGE & CHORIZO SOUP This is my quick & easy version of this classic, Spanish soup.

Ingredients: serves 6 350g green cabbage, quartered & finely sliced 1 large onion (chopped) 3 garlic cloves (peeled & crushed) 500g potatoes (peeled and chopped) 150ml olive oil 1 smoky chorizo, diced (spicy sausage) 1.5 litres chicken stock Seasoning

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the chopped onion and crushed garlic. Sweat for 2-3 minutes over a gentle heat. Add the potatoes and the chicken stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are just cooked. Remove from the heat and liquidise to a fine puree. Fry the chorizo in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes and drain off the excess fat. Return the potato soup to the heat and, then add the chorizo and shredded cabbage leaves. Cook gently for a further 8-10 minutes, season to taste and serve with crusty bread.

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ECO YACHT SLOT - SPRING INTO GREEN CLEANING

important to carry a disinfectant on board that has been certified to kill the virus on surfaces but outside of this don’t ‘over-clean’.

Spring is in the air, there is a flurry of activity with Yachts reading to leave the yards here in Mallorca and beginning to look towards the coming season. Maybe because of the strange Med season last year it feels like everyone is getting ready earlier to be able to ‘spring’ into action when they are needed. Now is a great time to tackle the CLEANING CUBOARD onboard and really read the ingredients list on the products you work with every day.

GREEN CLEANING Inside a yacht we work in enclosed environments that are cleaned multiple times a day so sometimes a wipe down only needs the mildest of products. Making some Vinegar/ Water Solutions to use on windows and stainless or sourcing a super mild soapy water solution for wood and interior is often all that is needed – add a few drops of natural essential oils for a delicious scent . For inspiration on DIY Green Cleaning solutions and help with advice on how to introduce Essential Oils into your cleaning routine contact ex-Yacht Chef Natasha from @EoilAlchemy for great tips and advice.

Cleaning and maintaining these beautiful Yachts takes up a large portion of each day so it is extremely important to take a look at the products we come in regular contact with each day for ourselves and the environment, read the small print and get savvy to what is in these brightly coloured bottles.

Most of us initially assume that the products for sale on store shelves have been approved for sale and this means that they contain nothing harmful, but this is not the case. Cleaning bottles mostly carry a warning regarding inhalation / ingestion but it is important to understand that regular, prolonged exposure to many ingredients in them can pose a significant risk to health both long and short term.

There are numerous studies (check out the Environmental Workers Group for a good report https://www.ewg.org) which show the long term effects of exposure to some of the chemicals and fragrances can result in health issues such as asthma, reproductive health issues, hormonal imbalances, headaches, memory fog etc.

From another point of view the environmental impact of the cleaning industry is also huge, most ingredients are designed to breakdown through the water treatment system into harmless byproduct, however there are some that do not. These are then released into the water and have a profound impact on marine life – slowly altering ecosystems abilities to thrive. Many products are petroleum based and also packaged in single use

BEWARE OF GREENWASHING / ECO-Labelling

plastic. All contributing to the destruction of our environment.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Read the ingredients and do some research avoid products containing • Phosphates • VOCs, fragrances, irritants and flammable ingredients.

• Avoid using air fresheners (fake fragrance) altogether.

• When using cleaning or household products, keep the area well ventilated. Open windows and doors. Never use cleaning products in a small, enclosed space.

WHAT TO USE INSTEAD To keep your boat sparkling but also the air and environment clean – the answer as often is to keep it simple. During these times of COVID there is obviously a need for some extra precautions to stop the spread and it is

Just because a product has a tree on the label and the word eco in it DOES NOT mean it cannot contain harmful substances. In fact many Greenwashed products (where a company brands their product to look environmentally friendly but in reality is no different to any other) can be worse than others!

Look for brands that are open and honest in their labelling and ingredients, contain few or No synthetic fragrances and are available in Bulk containers to reduce plastic consumption,.

If you would like to know more about anything mentioned in our article or would like some help sourcing the right products, please get in touch. ______________________________________ Hannah hannah@viveco.co (+34) 634 326 981 www.viveco.co Hannah is an ex-stewardess who now runs Viveco an Eco Yacht and Home supply shop in Mallorca.

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

Whether you’re decorating a shiny new Mallorcan home or looking to revamp your existing island-refuge, you’ll no-doubt want the final product to not only look fabulous but also reflect your unique personality. This is where Rialto Living’s experienced interior design team can rise to the challenge. With hundreds of successful projects under their belt and exquisite taste to spare, the store’s inspired designers know how to create beautiful interiors which have ‘you’ written all over it. From modern classic and transitional to Scandinavian and farmhouse chic, whatever style takes your fancy, the team will ensure a welcoming feel and a great place for you to relax and invite guests. A quick peek at Rialto Living’s expansive portfolio will certainly attest to the team’s vision and creativity. Their collection of projects boasts oodles of enviable interiors and includes both superlative country estates and diminutive Palma dwellings to boot.

If you’re just looking for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture to spruce up your décor rather than a complete make-over, Rialto Living will spoil you for choice. The store abounds in lusciously inviting sofas and eye-catching coffee tables for your living room, soporific beds for the bedroom and talking-point tables

and chairs for the kitchen and dining room.

What’s more, lifestyle emporium Rialto Living stock beautiful textiles that add the perfect finishing touch. Find luxurious fabrics available in any colour under the sun: from a cool, understated grey to dramatic, fiery red and everything in between, either plain or decorated with gorgeous patterns. Rialto Living’s skilled in-house seamstress custommakes cushions in all shapes and sizes, as well as curtains and upholstery. This talented fabricmistress will create cushions with a piping of

your choice, resulting in unique pieces which perfectly match any kind of interior.

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 ______________________________________ Rialto Living is now open between 11 am and 7pm Monday – Saturday Photography: Pär Olsson Rialto Living C. Sant Feliu 3, Palma (+34) 971 71 33 31 www.rialtoliving.com

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EMERGENCY, REMOTE & RURAL MEDICINE

“I´ve been on a submersible to the Titanic, I have been on ships through the North West Passage and been down to Antarctica, there are so many experiences, each of which is a peak experience.”

Today I am thrilled to introduce you all to my colleague and hero, Expeditioner, Antarctic Explorer, Wingsuit base jumper and sky diver, Dr Glen Singleman.

Dr. Glenn Singleman is one of Australia's most successful adventurers. Over his long career in extreme sport he's notched up World Records, World Firsts and many prestigious awards.

Glenn is also a practicing medical doctor specialising in Emergency, Remote and Rural Medicine. He's medical director for some of Australia's most prestigious adventure races such as the Six Foot Track Marathon, the North Face 100 and the Big Red Run. As a Doctor Glenn regularly works in remote Aboriginal communities. Even more remote, Glenn has been doctor for countless expeditions ranging from climbing Mt Minto in Antarctica to James Cameron's Deep Sea Challenger expedition.

A WINGSUIT BASE JUMP OFF THE HIGHEST CLIFF IN THE WORLD Amanda: What would be the top 3 most exhilarating things you have ever done?

Glen: Well, its pretty hard to beat doing a wingsuit base jump off the highest cliff in the world. It is also very hard to describe, because when no one has a lexion of experience that A) covers Base jumping and B) covers high altitude mountaineering capped off by the highest base jump in the world.

So, it's difficult to say, hey it was fun or it was difficult, or it was exciting, because it was the culmination of years of planning, preparation and work. Getting ourselves fit, getting the best technology we could get and then facing a really brutal physical environment.

We did a wingsuit base jump off the top of the mountain which was 6604 m² , nearly 22,000 feet. It took us three weeks to climb up there to get acclimatized to the altitude and all that stuff.

To be at that altitude and stand there, on the edge of a sheer cliff, 2000 feet high. Straight down, between your toes, is this 2000 feet of nothing, and then you launch yourself into that nothing….

That´s incredible.

THE FLOW STATE AND PEAK EXPERIENCES That was one of those, as psychologists call “peak experiences” when you go into flow and you must perform to perfection or you can get hurt or killed. So, you are in this zone where are you transcend time and you transcend what you thought were your physical and mental limitations and you don't think any words anymore you thinking pure action.

To be in that zone is to be the best you can be, you have to be the best you can be.

The understanding that you are capable of so much more than you ever thought was possible, is a profoundly moving and mind altering experience.

All the experiences and expeditions I have done and lead are really all about the expedition, and the external journey, being a metaphor for the internal journey, because that is what I get the most out of, in expeditioning. When you go to extreme and remote environments, you have to find extreme and remote resources within yourself to deal with the environment that you in, so you're meeting parts of yourself that you didn't even know were there and finding these resources and these aspects of your self, that's an incredibly fulfilling and exciting and self revelatory experience, which is the passion of expeditioning.

When you read (Ernest) Shackleton´s and (Ronald) Amundsen´s diaries, that’s why they are all there. Yes they are sugar coating it with “I´m here on a scientific expedition” but really they are there for the personal journey for themselves to find out about these deep unknown parts of themselves that, if they had ever been in these environments, they would never have known of them. That is the really exciting thing about going on expeditions.

Yes, I can say…

“Ive climbed Mountains, I have wing suited in extreme places, we did the first wing suit flight over the Grand Canyon, over the 3 biggest cities in Australia, we have wingsuited over the outback of Australia.”

For me, I have deliberately built my skills following my passions, and set my mind up so that I tend to regard things as possible, rather than impossible and I ask myself the question “how can we do it?” rather than “we can’t do it” I TEND TO THINK OF THINGS AS POSSIBLE, RATHER THAN IMPOSSIBLE. That has lead me to meet countless kindred spirits, like yourself Amanda and people like James Cameron. I was the Doctor for the deep sea expedition to go to the Marianas trench in 2012 and through that, I have just completed an incredible expedition, which was the 5 Deeps expedition, which was an expedition to take a commercially certified submersible vehicle to the bottom of each of the 5 Oceans. This was the brainchild of an incredible American entrepreneur called Victor Viscovov. He spent years building this incredible submersible vehicle, that is, apparently, the most innovative vehicle since Apollo 11. It is now commercially certified to go to any point on the Ocean floor with a pilot and a passenger. So, that opens up so many possibilities, not only for science but for exploration and it´s a real mind bender. We know lots about the Moon and Mars and we have satellites and probes and we spend lots of money on astronomy, and I get that. That is the part of our psyche wants to look out at the stars and wonder what’s out there.

What is even more interesting is what is in here and what is at the bottom of the ocean. And to me, as I said before, there is a psychological parallel. I like going into the dark unknown corners of my own psyche. The expedition that fits perfectly with that is going with the 5 Deeps to the bottom of the Ocean and also brings up some interesting and challenging medical things to think about.

THE DEEPEST TRENCH IN THE SOUTHERN OCEAN The 5 Deeps is a one atmosphere sphere, its a completely closed life support system.

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be removed, like Carbon Dioxide. To think through all the life support parameters while your bobbing up and down in the middle of, for example one place we went to was in the Southern Ocean, the deepest trench in the Southern Ocean, the South Sandwich Trench, which is about 400 NM SE of South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands. That was well and truly in the screaming 60´s and to have the warewith-all to manage the risk of an Ocean like that with swells like that and Icebergs like that and to put a submersible under the bottom and recover it safely, that was an incredible logistic challenge that was incredible to be involved with. So many times, once we had just launched a submersible and there were all these Penguins speaking in the water, and it was so bizarre! It was like they were saying “hello”. Icebergs everywhere, it was incredible.

What an incredible place to go and what an incredible expedition to be on.

operation for the times when they are not using the aircraft for the mountaineers. So, we now take elite skydivers from all over the world down to experience this environment that is truly special. To see that aspect of Antarctica, to get out of a plane at 14000 feet and look out on one side all you see is the Antarctic plateau and on the other side the Trans-Antarctic Mountains going forever. In Antarctica there is no dust, no pollution and no heat haze, so you can literally see 400km in any direction when you get out of the plane. We just look around and experience a really surreal, other world, special environment. It is wonderful and to do that together is truly unique.

Amanda: when you are talking about the wing suit expeditions, and you say “we” you are talking about your amazing wife Heather, is that correct?

Glen: I think it´s about having imagination and then having the courage to indulge your imagination. When I talk about wingsuiting, it´s like when you were a kid and you dreamed about flying, it´s just like that. Except it´s louder, more intense and there are certain rules you have to follow. Every child that has ever fantasised about going on expedition across the Ocean or to the bottom of the Ocean, like Jules Verne 40000 legs under the sea, we have all thought about that kind of stuff, and fantasised about it as children, but it takes a certain level of organisation in your own mind to commit to do that.

WINGSUITING WITH EXPEDITION PARTNER & WIFE Glen: Yes, that’s correct. My wife and I have been wingsuiting for 17 years. We started in 2003. We love expeditioning together. As I said before, because expeditioning takes you on an internal journey, so going on an expedition or doing something special with your special partner, unveils aspects or possibilities in a relationship that you never thought possible.

We have seen each others strengths. We have seen each others weaknesses, in extremes.

We have also shared unique experiences in wonderful parts of the world. We have seen things that no other couple have ever experienced.

OVER ANTARCTICA We did the first wing suit skydives in Antarctica.

I am a consultant for ALE (Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions) and they have a private base in the Elsworth Mountains in Antractica, about half way to the South Pole. They run mountaineering expeditions to Vincent Massive out of their base, which is a Summer base, they have lots of aircraft. So they asked Heather and myself to set up sky diving

THE EXPEDITION MIND? Amanda: You have spoken a lot about the mindset and the internal journey, how does one prepare for such epic journeys?

I didn’t just start and say, “Next weekend I am going to jump off the highest cliff…”it was for me, and also for my wife Heather, it was a gradual process of building our level of competence and confidence. We all need to have certain skills to deal with these remote and extreme environments.

I was fortunate being a Doctor that I had a map of how to go about building the skills that you require, the physical, emotional and mental skills. Medicine is a wonderful training ground of the scientific method, how do you manage the risk of extreme situations, that’s what emergency medicine is all about and that’s what expeditioning medicine is all about. It is all very nice until, boom, how did that happen, how am I going to manage it?

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as I do more and more expeditions I become more competent and confident and more able to balance the physical and the mental and the emotional aspects of what is going on.

UNTIL THAT FORCE 10 GALE SLAPS YOU IN THE FACE As I do more expeditions, I get better at them. It´s a strange thing to say, but I begin to understand what’s going on with technology and people. Putting people into extreme, remote environments on one hand can be liberating, until that force 10 gale slaps you and slaps you in the face. Thats when you have got to have those mental resources to deal with the rapidly changing and potentially dangerous environment. I have done enough expeditioning now that I am starting to feel confident about handling a lot more things than I thought was ever possible. That is a wonderful, liberating thing for me.

I truly do now think anything is possible.

Stay Safe, Stay Hydrated Best Wishes Amanda ______________________________________ Glen Singleman www.baseclimb.com

By Amanda Jean Hewson Beaver (BSN, MIPH) Registered Emergency Nurse & MCA Medical Trainer Senior Lecturer in Marine Medicine www.msos.org.uk

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CARTILAGE (MENISCUS) TEARS OF THE KNEE

The knee is the largest joint in the body, comprised of the tigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella). Unlike the hip and shoulder ball and socket joints, the knee does not have a lot of inherent stability and relies heavily on the quadracep and hamstring muscle groups for support..

The femoral end of the articulation has 2 rounded surfaces called condyles and the inner condyle is slightly longer than the outer condyle which gives the knee the ability to twist however it also means that the inner cartilage is more vulnerable to injury.

The menisci are 3/4 moon shaped pieces of cartilage with a thicker outer rim which enhances the concavity of the tibial end of the joint and so gives the knee a bit more stability.

The cartilages act as sacrificials and are slowly worn over time depending on your activities and are particularly susceptible to damage when twisting on a bent knee which is why meniscal tears are so often seen in football, squash and snowboarding.

Mc Murray’s test is a physical test of the knee involving a bend and a twist to see if there is an interruption of the movement caused by a torn piece of cartilage. This test is however not 100 percent accurate and should be used in conjunction with other signs and symptoms.

A Magnetic Resonance Scan is a far more efficient method of diagnosis.

There are many different types of meniscal tears and they are named according to location and shape. Loose cartilage floating around in the joint space is called a “foreign body”.

Many of us probably have existing tears and foreign bodies and not even know it as they are not producing any diverse symptoms. Tiny slivers of cartilage are worn off all the time just like fingernails. It is only when these slivers or tears get caught in the mechanics of the knee joint that the symptoms will occur.

Diagnosis ...

Symptoms of cartilage tear include pain after exercise accompanied by swelling and/or locking of the knee, usually when standing up from sitting, or the knee may give way which is particularly noticeable when walking downhill or descending stairs.

The menisci cannot be seen on X Ray but any narrowing in between the gap of the inner or outer joint compartment spaces between the femur and the tibia is a good indication that there may be cartilage damage.

Physiotherapy treatments can help resolve the symptoms and often gentle manipulation can free up the mechanism. I have had patients who have had few if any problems since the original diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

However …

The menisci, like a broken finger nail, cannot repair themselves as they have little to no blood supply and so if the symptoms persist then surgery may be required.

Your surgeon will likely choose to perform an Arthroscopy which is “keyhole” surgery and the recovery is much faster.

There are normally 2 small incisions used for a camera and tools to clean away any floating slivers of cartilage and “hoover up” any foreign bodies in the joint space.

There is usually an overnight stay in hospital although can also be done as day surgery. The patient will wake up to a thick compression bandage from mid thigh to the ankle to aid in reducing post-operative swelling and then return home on crutches. The patient will have a follow up appointment with the surgeon to remove any sutures. Physiotherapy rehabilitation programme is important for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to help regain full movement and ensure that the patient is not fully weight bearing too early as this can delay healing. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans - The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WITH BT23 FITNESS you can add some weight where necessary if you have them.

The session will be done in a pyramid style working on increasing the reps each set and then lowering them again.

Overall there will be 5 sets, the first set you will do 10 reps on each exercise, for the following 2 sets you will increase the reps by 5 so by set 3 you are doing 20 reps on each exercise, after this set 4 and 5 you lower the reps by 5 until you are doing 10 reps on each exercise again.

swimming, cycling, weightlifting and so on.

Our Core can quite often get neglected or not solely focused on when training however it serves an important purpose in improving our performance at our chosen sport, as well as helping with day to day living. _____________________________________ For more info on BT23 Fitness Scan the QR code and follow on Instagram or go to: https://bt23fitness.wordpress.com

So in summery: - 5 exercises / 5 sets - 1st set 10 reps, 2nd-15, 3rd-20, 4th-15, 5th-10 - Minimal rest between exercises - No longer than 2 mins between rounds Welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness. In this months issue we will be doing a Core session. All of the exercises this month can be done using just bodyweight, if you feel the need to make the exercises harder then

Why do we train the core?

Core strength/stability helps us to complete or continue an exercise No matter what type it is we prefer, whether it be running,

Plank Hops: Starting in a plank position keep feet together and hop to the left or right, try to get both knees to the outside of the elbow, straight away hop back to the original plank position before hopping to the other side. 1 hop is 1 rep in this sequence.

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

Jackknife: laying on your back keep the legs straight out and hands straight behind the head, from this position lift the legs and arms to meet in the middle above the hips squeezing the core at the top. as you lower back down try and keep the heels and shoulders just off the ground before raising up into the next rep.

Crunches: sitting up and leaning back into your hands, keep the heels and toes together and draw the knees back into the chest, extend the legs out until legs are completely straight before bringing the knees back into the chest right.

Leg Raises: laying on our back keeping our toes and heels together and legs straight lift them as high as possible and control them back down to the ground, as soon as the heels touch the floor start the next rep.

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP Winter is officially over and this month we’re all about restorative mind and body practices to give ourselves a bit of a reset and put a spring in our step heading into warmer days. www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed @nourishtheguide

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YIN FOR LIFE We’re always on the lookout for an inspiring read, and the latest book on our reading list is Yin for life - Nourishing Guidance for Women in all Stages

by Mirjam Wagner. Mirjam loves to work with women in order to uncover conscious and unconscious limitations of their full potential. In her teachings she combines scientific understandings of the human body with a holistic and spiritual approach. Each chapter is full of inspiration, scientific and holistic background and solid practice.

Topics covered include embryology, anatomy, organs and hormones, yin yoga, feminine archetypes, spiritual traditions and much more.

“Women of this world have the power and the necessary skills to bring transformational change to their own lives and the lives of others. However, we need to become our own best friend first by getting to know and embrace all our aspects, shadow and light. Yin for Life brings a new understanding of some of the miracles that we are made of – body, psyche, mind. It is necessary to focus on the often neglected Yin qualities to cultivate our talents, skills and intuition and apply them appropriately to live an authentic and purposeful life.” - Mirjam Purchase your copy at Amazon, or here on the island at Mama Carmens, Carrer de Rossiñol 3a, Santa Catalina

Most of us would like to heal some aspect of our health. An Ayurvedic cleanse can help you improve immunity, lose that stubborn weight around the tummy, manage stress better and build a stronger connection to healthy food. Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga) treats ALL aspects of your, mindbody and spiritual health. Local plantbased chef and Ayurvedic practitioner Amrita Ma Devi has created a fantastic 10day cleanse starting at the equinox – 22nd March. The cleanse eBook includes meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, prompts & tips. Purchasing the cleanse will also give you lifetime access to the ReAwakener's tribe. This is an online community who enjoy seasonal rejuvenation together at home. Find out more and get your cleanse eBook at flowingwakefulnessayurveda.com /ebook-cleanse/

PILATES WITH DEYA Have you ever thought about giving Pilates a go? Mat classes with Deya are the perfect place to start (or continue your practice if you’re already a convert!). Deya Gavrailova is a certified Pilates instructor and her classes are fun, challenging and adapted to her clients’ needs. She loves the classical Pilates repertoire, but her passion is Pilates flow, slow movement, and the incorporation of different props into her workouts.

“I believe that Pilates can change your body, your way of living. Pilates makes you

appreciate each and every tiny muscle.

The practice is a full body workout, and practicing daily can improve posture, strenghten the core, and help with back pain. I invite you to join me and start your flow!” - Deya Deya teaches group classes, as well as privately for those with very specific needs or those who want to deepen their practice. She holds regular weekly classes at Son Caliu beach, at Origin Palmanova, and online via Zoom. Book your spot at deyagavrailova.wixsite.com

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GAMESTOP, IT'S NOT A GAME, STOP

The Goliaths of Wall Street found themselves surrounded by millions of Davids last month, all aiming slingshots at their heads, and they didn’t like it very much, as we got a glimpse of how the future of investing might just play out, and it looks like chaos.

GameStop is a US high street chain, they sell video games on disks and cartridges from shops made of bricks and mortar, how quaint. Much in the same way that Netflix and streaming services have wiped out high street video rental chains, the ability of gamers to download their purchases directly to their consoles over the net has pretty much killed their business model. They were losing money as the double whammy of net sales and Covid restrictions closing their shops put them in a headlock they looked unlikely to wrestle free from.

Several big hedge funds reckoned that the future for GameStop looked bleak and shorted the stock. It´s a common technique these days that allows investors to make a profit from falling stock prices, not just rising ones.

The way it works is that you sell a share that you don’t actually own today, you borrow the share from a holder and sell it let’s say at 100 dollars, your gamble is that when it is time to return the share to the person you borrowed it from, the price has dropped, say to 80 dollars, you buy it back, return it to its owner and trouser 20 dollars profit. Very nice. You begin to run into problems however if your hunch was wrong, let's say the price actually goes up to 120 dollars, you then bear a 20 dollar loss when you buy back to cover your position.

GameStop´s demise however was so predictable that Wall St. went big, and short sold more stock than the company had actually

issued. A few sharp eyed keyboard warriors on a Reddit forum, Wall Street Bets spotted this, and hatched a plan.

their piggy banks to beat them at their own game. Can it be collusion if there is no leader?

How do you stop this? Should you stop this?

GameStop held a nostalgic place in the hearts of the Redditors, couple that with the opportunity to stick one over the cigar chomping big guns of the hedge fund world, and they got organised and started buying GameStop shares in huge quantities, mostly via trading apps on their phones, one called Robin Hood was a particular favorite. Tens of thousands of small investors putting a couple of hundred bucks here, a few thousand there and up went the price, and up and up. It topped out at more than a 700% increase in just under a month.

One thing that remained constant through all of this brief chaos was Gamestop itself. It started the year as a failing company with an outdated business model and an almost worthless stock, and at the end was still a failing company with an outdated business model and an almost worthless stock, but fortunes were won and lost over it in a matter of weeks. It became the battleground on which a war was fought.

A war that had almost nothing to do with the company itself.

It was checkmate for the big investors who saw their short positions bankrupt them to the tune of billions. The little guys had won, at least they thought they had, for a few days.

The stockholders of GameStop couldn’t believe their luck, a month before they were wringing their hands as they contemplated bankruptcy, and now they were billionaires. The Redditors who got in early had benefited from the meteoric rise they had initiated, it was the short sellers, and those late to the table who lost out. Just as the stock peaked, Robin Hood turned Sheriff of Nottingham as they suspended trading in GameStop, they claimed that it was to protect unsophisticated investors from themselves, but everyone suspected that they had been leaned on by Wall St. The GameStop example raised some serious questions. Collusive trading to manipulate markets is illegal, quite rightly, but the big boys have always found a back door to remain just on the right side of the line, but they certainly cried foul when a bunch of millennials pooled

We’ve seen it before with the wild fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, they become vehicles for speculation and manipulation with winners and losers, with almost no relation to any underlying value in business terms. It's a dangerous game, and with the stock market, and bets on stock and commodity prices now available to anyone with a smartphone and a few hundred dollars these ludicrous and unpredictable events seem likely to become more commonplace.

Joe Kennedy, 1920´s banker and businessman, but better known as the father of JFK sold much of his huge investments just prior to the Wall Street crash of 1929. The possibly apocryphal story has it that as he sold up he said. ´When the shoeshine boys are giving out stock tips, the market is too popular for its own good´. It's probably a lesson worth remembering. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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SPANISH APPROACH ON APA AND DELIVERY FEES

The applicability of VAT on APA funds and delivery fees is a controversial issue, as different jurisdictions have different approaches to the situation. We will try to provide here our view on the correct tax treatment in accordance with Spanish tax regulations.

We must remark that there is no binding ruling issued by the Spanish tax authorities about this subject. Therefore the opinion given here is our firm’s view based on existing legislation and similar cases not strictly related to yachting.

APA Advance Provisioning Allowance (A.P.A.) amount is to be paid in order to cover operating costs such as fuel, harbor, customs fees, food, beverages, etc. incurred during the navigation of the chartered vessel through the charter period. Therefore these funds can be considered a fund provision for the operating costs which will be incurred.

In this sense, we consider relevant the binding ruling V1944-09 of the Spanish tax authority, which deals with the VAT treatment that should apply to funds provisions received by professionals who, in the course of their activity, arrange several payments on behalf of their clients. The ruling considers that the final recipient of the services, the person who actually enters into a contractual relationship with the supplier, would be the one who should be the recipient of the supplier’s invoice, regardless of who is the person that settles the invoices. Therefore, the invoicing relationship is established between the final recipient of the service and the supplier, the VAT being applied to that primary invoice, but

not from the intermediary to the final client.

In light of the above, when all the supplies and provisions made to the charterer are invoiced to said charterer, no additional VAT should be charged on the APA. A different situation would be if the invoices were billed to the owner; in this case, in our opinion, it should be included in the tax base of the charter and VAT added to the final invoice, which should be settled by the fiscal representative together with the VAT due on the charter fees to the Spanish tax authorities.

Delivery and Re-delivery Fees Regarding delivery and re-delivery fees, we must consider the cost of positioning the yacht for the charterer, in order to make the vessel available at a specific port different from its home port prior to the charter itself, or its relocation after the charter is finished.

In our opinion, and in accordance with the regime applicable to ancillary services, these should be included in the tax base of the charter and subject to VAT under the same conditions as the main charter agreement.

As concluded in the joint judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Cases C-308/96 Madgett and Baldwin and C-94/97, a benefit must be regarded as ancillary to a main benefit when it does not constitute an end in itself for the customer but rather a means of enjoying the main service under the best conditions.

Following this interpretation and the Spanish tax authority binding ruling V11320-16, in the event of a services operation which is ancillary to another, none of them (ancillary operation and main operation) will be taxed autonomously and independently for VAT purposes, but the ancillary operation will follow the tax regime applicable to the main operation on which it depends.

Therefore, for all of the above, we understand that, for the delivery and re-delivery fees charged to the client and mentioned in the charter agreement, Spanish VAT is applicable and due at the same rate as it is on the main charter.

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BREXIT TAX ALERT: HIGHER BURDEN FOR UK LANDLORDS HOLDING PROPERTIES IN SPAIN The first tax returns for non-residents is approaching and all UK tax resident owners of real estate in Spain (dwelling, apartments, premises, ect.) who obtain income derived from immovable property, that is rentals, will see how their tax bill in the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR) from their the tax return model 210 will be two or even three times more expensive because of BREXIT. This is due to the fact that the status of English citizens will treat them as of January 1, 2021 as "non-EU". The measure implies strong tax increase then the Spanish tax legislation establishes differences in this tax between tax residents of in the EU or the European Economic Area - that is, the European Union EU plus Norway and Iceland and those of the rest of the world: residence situation taking in account of course any other sources of income and net wealth.

That requires a specific and accurate study and tax planning. ______________________________________

• First, the tax rate will raise from 19% to 24% for non-EU tax residents. These increase also applies to fictive income (that is Non residents that have a property in Spain that is not rented; the Spanish legislation presumes a 1,1% to 2% from the cadastral value as fictive income) .

• Second, also a devasting consequence for UK landlords in Spain after BREXIT will be that that they will be taxed on the gross income (without deducting any kind of expenses). Spanish legislation distinguishes EU tax residents to be taxed at 19% just on net income – that is income less all kinds of deductible expenses such as depreciation, council taxes as local ground tax (IBI), repairs, community expenses, interest, etc - whereas non-EU are taxed at 24% on gross income, that is the full amount obtained without possibility of deducting expenses. We show with an example the different tax treatments of in NonResident Income Tax (IRNR) for EU and non-EU tax residents:

Carlos Espinos Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 413 201 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com Although the figures are approximate you can clearly see that the taxation is increased in more than 300%!

In order to avoid this huge new burden for rentals there is the possibility of becoming resident for tax purposes in Spain - in this case as resident for tax purposes in Spain you would have the right of a 60% tax reduction if the rental derives from a property destined to habitual and permanent dwelling – or to vest the properties in a Spanish Sociedad Limitada as we explained in our last article. In this case the taxation would be as noted to the right.

Summarizing due to the new situation NonResident Income Tax for rentals for UK tax residents: • increase from 19% to 24% tax rate • no deductible expenses we strongly recommend to analyse, review and readjust your real estate portfolio and your tax

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SAVE THE MED FOUNDATION UPDATE

JOIN THE “MED GHOST FAD” FLEET TO HELP SAVE THE MED - RESCUE ENTANGLED TURTLES AND REDUCE GHOST GEAR AT SEA! If you’ve been following the latest news in marine conservation, you may have heard of the term “ghost FAD”. If you’ve been at sea, you may even have come across a few of them while navigating, but weren’t necessarily quite sure what they were.

“Ghost FADs” are a type of abandoned, rudimentary fishing gear, often made up of plastic bottles and fishing line. They can be easily spotted as coloured bottles, bobbing up and down in the water. It’s a sight our crew knows too well.

While monitoring the waters around Mallorca, Save The Med has encountered a shocking number of these drifting artefacts.

Unfortunately, they are a death trap for species like loggerhead turtles, who curiously approach the floating gear in search of food and become badly entangled. Last season alone, shipboard surveys on our flagship vessel have retrieved over 100 such artefacts, while Fundación Palma Aquarium cared for a record number of entangled turtles.

Besides being one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity, abandoned fishing gear is a hazard for safe navigation and for divers. It is also often associated with illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices (IUU), and therefore becomes a threat to artisanal fishing fleets.

It was therefore out of absolute necessity that our “Mediterranean Ghost FAD” project was born, a collaborative initiative to help study and reduce this hazard. We are building a Mediterranean wide network and fleet of sailors, yachts, dive centres, rescue centres and fishing boats - each involved in the stewardship of our seas. And you can join too!

All who join will receive useful protocols on how to safely rescue entangled turtles at sea, and how to collect and send us essential data about drifting ghost gear found along the route.

Although the project is still relatively new, it already counts on the partnership of key

local organisations such as Ports IB, Balearic Port Authority, Balearic Fisheries Federation, Fundación Palma Aquariums marine animal rescue center and more! The conservation of sea turtles has global significance and recently, the project partnered with Accobams, an important European agreement for the protection of Mediterranean biodiversity.

Other project partners have an international range and include players such as OceanCare, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Proyecto Libera by SEO Birdlife and Ecoembes and Fundación Reina Sofia. Furthermore, Save The Med is part of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative, the world’s largest cross-sectoral alliance to help solve ghost fishing. And now, we’re calling out to all Mediterranean seafarers, and yourself (!) to lend a hand!

Joining the network is simple and free of charge, which means that YOU can immediately become part of the solution to ghost fishing gear! To find out more about the project webpage visit http://ghostfads.org and register to become part of the fleet, receive the latest, news, updates and resources!

If you want to see things for yourself and meet the team, Save The Med will soon be running some open-air exhibition days on-board our research vessel Toftevaag. More information is to come!

Keep up to date with related events and news: IG @savethemed IG @savethemedexpeditions FB www.facebook.com/groups/medghostfads

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CALLING ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS! TAKE ACTION TO FIGHT PLASTIC POLLUTION FROM HOME Since its foundation, Save The Med had worked to reduce plastic pollution through education events, programmes and projects for individuals, schools and companies. Starting this year, we are offering Plastic Reduction Workshops for parents of school students as well! The new workshop for parents is called “Single use plastic free at home and in school” and is delivered in collaboration with FAPA Mallorca (The Federation of Associations of Parents of School students).

The workshop aims to support parents of school students and provide tools to facilitate a move towards a low impact lifestyle together with their children. The online workshop consists of three parts, two of which are done in the home, previous to an online meeting. It includes educational videos, self assessment resources to map your plastic use, a joint analysis, discussion and solutions talk, proposals for alternative products with lesser environmental impact and more!

Before the end of the workshop, together with STM, the participants will develop their own “Best Practice Guidelines” and a solutions infographic to use as a tool in the reduction of single use plastics in their homes and schools.

Contact tupa@savethemed.org to learn more and to sign your parent association up to the workshop! Limited availability!

THE CHANGEMAKERS ‘JUNIOR’ PROJECT IS COMING SOON! You might have already heard about Save The Med’s annual Changemakers Project which invites students aged 15-18 from the Balearic Islands to join the fight against plastic pollution and get a chance to participate in Save The Med’s research expeditions at sea. But did you know that a new version of the project for younger students, aged 8-14, is just around the corner?

This year, at the request of many schools and students who have expressed a wish to do more on this topic, Save The Med’s education team are excited to announce that a new version of the annual Changemakers Project for younger students will be piloted this spring!

In contrast to the original project, which is open to students aged 15-18, this new version will be open to all students in Mallorca aged 8-14. By developing and implementing their projects students will help raise awareness and help ignite a wave of change in their schools and communities, for the reduction of plastic pollution and protection of the marine environment.

Contact mari@savethemed.org to receive more information and/or to sign your class up to the pilot project!

Students aged 15-18 can still sign up to the standard version of the Changemakers Project for a chance to make a difference and join Save The Med’s expedition team at sea! Visit www. changemkaersatsea.com ! Deadline for project presentation is May 3rd. ______________________________________ Save the Med www.savethemed.org @savethemed for more info and updates!

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BREADS AND PASTRIES

Thomas’ Bakeshop – a thriving family business, despite the restrictions These days - with all the COVID related restrictions and many great places around Palma either completely closed or open just a few hours per day for take away - it´s becoming increasingly hard to enthusiastically write about coffees, cakes, chocolates and cavas, which was my initial intention for this column.

Still, one place deifying the current pessimistic climate is Thomas´ Bakeshop in Santa Catalina.

Last time I was there, despite a cold Saturday morning, the queue was snaking down the road and around the corner. To quote Thomas, the person behind the brand: “While people can’t eat at a restaurant, they need to eat at home. When they eat at home – they need bread.”

Thomas is an Austrian chef and pastry chef.

His career in hotels and dairy industry took him and his Lebanese wife Michelle all over the world, most recently to Vietnam. However, at some point he decided to move “closer to home”. So he looked into Southampton

in the UK before settling in in Palma.

Initially he took over an existing bakery in Can Pastilla, catering for the German market, making mostly bread rolls. After a year he wanted a change and decided to try his luck in the increasingly trendy neighbourhood of Santa Catalina. This was five years ago and - at the time - Thomas and Michelle were the first to open a bakery offering something other than typical local breads. Now there are several other international bakeries around town.

Thomas sees them all as colleagues and says: “Competition is good, it improves quality!”

Thomas´ Bakeshop is tiny and with the current restrictions can receive only one customer at the time. Still, once you are in, you understand why all those people are patiently queuing up! This place is bursting with some very interesting breads and pastries.

Jhonatan, the charming young man behind the counter, recommends a nice big slice of an apple strudel and I have to say that it was one of the best I have ever tried, with a crispy flaky pastry and generous apple and cinnamon

filling. He jokes that he is the couple´s adopted son and that would be easy to believe that considering how well he fits into this set up, working both in the shop and in their bakery in Santa Maria.

Thomas tells me that their most popular product these days is olive bread, which they have been making for about a year now.

Another firm favourite is rye bread with figs and nuts, a combination I have not seen anywhere else. As I am a big lover of anything with figs, I could not wait to try this loaf! And I loved it! Their French brioche with almonds and raisins is also very popular and very good.

I particularly love both the taste and the texture of their traditional baguette. May all the French people out there forgive me, but I think that this sweet Austrian man has beaten them at their own game when it comes to the famous stick!

I hear that they used to sell cakes to start with, but over time decided that they were “going to be a real bakery” and only offer sweets that fit with this concept, such as brownies, carrot

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cakes etc. So they have a classic brownie but also something very unique: a brownie with apple and tahini, with broken rye grains giving it an unusual crunch.

Thomas´s personal favourites are their house bread - a really good rye bread with some spices, usually available on Fridays and Saturdays - and anything with chocolate!

In terms of the best sellers, all their spelt breads are doing really well, especially the one with sesame. Rye bread is also increasingly popular. People seem to have this perception that anything “without wheat” is automatically better and healthier. However, Thomas points out that all their breads are long fermented, meaning that everyone can eat them, even “gluten sensitive” people.

Outside of the shop there is a table with a few chairs where, in happier times, people could sit and chat while waiting their turn. There is also a box of books in several languages, free to take for any curious passer-by - another nod to the community spirit Santa Catalina is known and loved for.

All the goodies sold in Thomas´ Santa Catalina shop are baked in their bakery in Santa Maria.

For 2021 Thomas is hoping to open another shop, either near the exiting one or on another side of Palma. Linked to this, he is planning to expand his range to offer sandwiches made with his great range of breads. I am keeping my fingers crossed that both of his plans work out and that we see more and more of Thomas´s tasty products around town in the years to come.

Till next month… Yours sweetly, Mia ______________________________________ Mia Naprta mia.naprta@gmail.com IG: @mianaprta Photos: Sandra Puric IG: @sandra_puric_photography Thomas Bakery C. de Annibal 24, Santa Catalina, Palma C. Bartomeu Pasqual 8, Santa Maria Del Camí Open: Tuesdays-Saturdays IG: @thomas_bakeshop

Aside from bringing you a story of one special place each month, I will briefly review a few other places or products that have caught my attention over the previous weeks.

Coffee: One of my favourite places to either hang out with friends or work on my laptop is Arabay coffee on Carrer del Sindicat. Their huge range of great coffees is currently available for take away.

Chocolate: This month I loved Sol Natural´s Matcha and Lemon bio bar sweetened with coconut sugar, a sweetener appreciated for its low GI index. This interestingly flavoured organic, vegan chocolate comes in a 70g tablet form and you can find it Mama Carmen´s store in Santa Catalina.

Cava: I am sorry to say that we will have to wait for some less restrictive days to sip cava on one of the numerous sunny terraces around Palma.

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DO YOU RELY ON THE SOMMELIER?

It’s time to talk about sommeliers.

Firstly, what is a sommelier? The almighty Wikipedia describes a sommelier as "a trained and knowledgeable wine professional who specialises in all aspects of wine service and wine and food pairing". The sommelier is now a pivotal part of any high end restaurant and nowadays many Michelin starred restaurants have at least one, if not a few, sommeliers. The role of the wine steward has gradually evolved over time, partly because restaurants are now able to stock an increased variety of wines.

Restaurants need educated, well-informed staff who are capable of selling the wines in their menus, so the wine steward went from being someone who was rarely asked to recommend a wine, to taking control of every single drop of wine served to the guests. And not necessarily just wine!! Water, coffee, aperitifs and nightcaps now also fall into their remit. The sommelier has taken gradual steps towards becoming an indispensable role in restaurants and Hotels today. But this didn't happen overnight. I can’t remember seeing or asking for a sommelier in the 90's, even though they have been around since the late

19th - early 20th Century. The role of the sommelier tended to be exclusive but their rise has been recent and fast (possibly aided by the popular TV documentary "Somm"). There are now even superstar sommeliers just as there are superstar DJ's. And there are also some shooting stars.

To me there is a fine line between a professional sommelier who creates an enjoyable dining experience and an arrogant, pedantic sommelier who is more interested in preaching to the guest. A few years back the sommelier’s suggestions were pretty much decided for you throughout your meal. It felt like a little dictatorship where you were given what the sommelier wanted you to have whether you liked it or not. I remember having a tasting menu with 8 particular dishes, and 4 of these dishes were paired with different types of sherry. There is nothing wrong with sherry itself but what if you detest sherry?

Theoretical food and wine pairings are not ideal either because, instead of tasting dishes with different wines beforehand, the sommelier is simply relying on their knowledge and recommendation based on the back label

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of their favourite wine. It is the sommelier’s job to help put together a great pairing based on the customer’s preferences and based on the food in front of them. As the sommelier normally develops the wine list, they need to have tasted each wine on their list in order to determine how they will pair with certain dishes. The art of marrying flavours can be very easily spoilt by as little as one ingredient in your salad or the particular sauce served with your venison. I believe every dish should be tasted and contrasted by both the chef and the sommelier so that they can agree on the best selection of wines. This is when the magic begins and consequently, these have proven to be some of the best pairing meals I’ve tasted.

Some sommeliers have a tendency to be attracted to the most expensive labels on their wine list. It is great to taste a renowned wine, but sometimes the glamour of a certain wine is not what the dish requires. It is up to the sommelier to make the judgement call and choose wines that will pair beautifully with the dish, regardless of its label.

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want to adapt the wine pairing experience so that it not only enhances the food that has been prepared, but also the customer’s experience.

This is done by asking the customer specific questions about the kind of wines they enjoy drinking. This requires a very skilled person to understand the needs of each table, whilst fully understanding a huge wine list that covers many different palates. This could potentially mean that the sommelier is dealing with as many wine pairings as there are people eating in the restaurant.

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do well they tend to get very little credit but if they do wrong... well, it could ruin somebody’s meal! But above all, sommeliers are passionate people who adore their job and are immensely knowledgeable. Becoming a Master of Wine is one of the hardest exams in the world.

Any kind of qualification in this field requires commitment and financial investment.

Next time you are in a restaurant and a sommelier is on duty; do take time to talk to them, even before the meal if possible. I am sure they will advise you and ensure your taste buds get the best experience.

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: Myford Super 7 metal working lathe. Power cross feed. Comes with a range of accessories. Pinnacle PDM20 milling machine. Both Very Good Condition. 3.500 euros.

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Tel. 619 973 334. (11.20)

FOR SALE: RYA sailing school for sale, Port Andratx, Mallorca, established over 25 years, 10,000 euros or 55,000 euros with school sailboat. Contact Paul on 607 597 098. (10.19)

FOR SALE: For sale due to retirement, outstanding lease till 2031. 55 sq metre local in Marina Portals prime front line spot.

All furnishing and fixings included. Price makes the annual cost a third of the Ports going rate. Lowest price for sale in the port. Call +44 7714 215411. Or Spanish 656 949 244. (11.20)

FOR SALE: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700€ o.n.o. (new 1.500€). 609 672 344.

FOR SALE: Due to retirement.

Franchise opportunity with long established international brokerage network Sunbird SA. Sited in centre of Mallorca`s premiere marina, Puerto de Portals, a high profile site linked to one of Europe`s larger brokerage networks, with offices across the Mediterranean and the UK. Access to established online presence and digital marketing platforms. Lease ownership has 11 years to run till 09.2031.

Exciting opportunity for a turn key operation. Simon Limb, Dir. Sunbird International Yacht Sales Tel +44 1294 607074 Mob +44 7980 268550. (10.20) FOR SALE: Santa Ponsa Top Floor Fully Refurbished 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment sea view balcony.

208.000 €. 647 436 434. (04.20) FOR SALE: Westwind 35 for sale.

Seven Berth, Good Sails, Yanmar Deisel Engine, Wheel Steering, Roller Reefing. The yacht comes with it's own mooring in the beautiful bay of Puerto Pollenca. €15,500. Tel: 602 436 166.(01.20) FOR SALE: British registered MCA coded sports fishing boat.

2x Volvo 370hp diesel inboards 1400hrs. Kohler 5.5 KVA Gen. 6 berths in 3 cabins. Large flybridge and aft deck. Air-conditioning and heating. Complete Raymarine electronics package. Autopilot.

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FOR SALE: Modern apartment in the harbour of Puerto de Andratx. This modern apartment (97m2 with a 10m2 terrace) enjoys a very central location within walking distance to the sailing club and the heart of Puerto de Andratx in the south-west of Mallorca. The well-maintained development is one of the very few that has this advantage. The apartment is in immaculate condition and has a modern interior. Comprising of 2 large bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The property is almost fully furnished and features air conditioning and a parking space in front of the building. From the balcony you can enjoy sunshine from the early morning hours and lovely views of the community pool and the well-kept garden. £475,000. (08)

FOR SALE: Beneteau first 211 sailboat, 2003 very good condition 11,000 euros. Ideal first boat or for cruising the islands. Contact paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx. (04.19) FOR SALE: Storage. 3.7mL x 2.7mH x 1.7mH. Safe and clean.

Light and electricity. Bendiate Sa Vinya. Leaving the Island €12k Make me an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107. (03.19)

FOR SALE: For sale by local owner - 1974 VW Beetle 64,000 kms on clock (not sure how many times it has been around). 1200 cc, manual, sunroof, well maintained, recent ITV to 05/21. Looking for good home to preserve this head turning classic. Offers around Euro 7,000. Mob 681 187 128, prefer to speak English, Trevor. (10.20)

FOR SALE: House for sale. A completely restored very charming typical old mallorcan stone house right by the beautiful village of Galilea, amid the Tramuntana. Completely refurbished with taste and respect to traditional mallorcan materials. Currently divided in two annexed properties of 110 and 80 sqm. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en-suite in the large one. An inside bathroom plus one outside in the smaller one. They both interconnect or can be lived separately for privacy. Under floor heating. Laundry room and much storage space. Four parking places in the property. Land plot of 1.500 swm. Facing South and direct uncluttered views to the Tramuntana mountain range (UNESCO world heritage).

P.O.D. Please contact luzesvida1@gmail.com. (04.20)

FOR SALE: Beautiful 100sqm apartment 5 mins from Santa Catalina in Son Espanyolet.

2 bed in great condition, high ceilings, open plan, lots of natural light. €379,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993 081. (10)

DELPHIA 33.3 FOR SALE (OUR EDITOR’S OWN YACHT) FOR SALE: Vindo 50 ketch (10.5m) 1978 swedish blue water sailing yacht, mahogany topsides, grp hull. A Beautiful example of this stunning yacht, Fully and professionally restored during our ownership of her. We have many photos of the works. Currently lying in puerto portals. Reduced for a quick sale 44,500 euros (tax paid). For more information or queries please contact Dave on 660 680 621 or 636 259 908. (04.20)

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: + 34 607 911 898

This fine example of the superbly built Delphia 33.3 is from 2011 but had very little use in the past 5 years. 6 berths with a good-sized heads/ shower, large saloon with very good headroom and a super cockpit, ideal for those evenings at anchor.

Brand new 4-man dinghy and new Mercury outboard engine. Comes with loads of extra kit and a mooring in Puerto Portals until late July 2019. Must be seen to appreciate.

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FOR SALE: Rio day boat. 2002, 3 litre mercruiser inboard.

Serviced, antifouled and ready to go. Comes with Bimini, cover, shower, swim ladder, water ski bar. Sound system, small cuddly at front. British registration.

Lying Port Andratx .

4000 euros. Contact Michael 07905190978.. (08.20) FOR SALE: Peace & Tranquillity.

Nestled high on the side of “Punt de ses Bruixes” (witches Point) & offering views that can never be obstructed, over the town of Llucmayor to the island of “Cabrera”. This rustic property boasts 14,000 m2 of prime Mallorcan real estate. This property features a solid threebedroom home that has been the subject of some major improvements and expense in recent years. Connecting electricity, and a 150m. tarmac private drive. Simple but yet charming this property has been enjoyed by its current owners, as a family home for over three generations. And could remain as is for those who want a holiday home or yearn for peace and tranquillity. However, for those wanting something special, the home could be extended refurbished or potentially knocked down to pave the way for a magnificent residence.

The perfect retreat for a buyer seeking privacy and solitude, but only 3kms from Llucmayor, 15 minutes to the airport of Palma & 25 minutes to the capital Palma.

An astute buyer will recognise a truly unrivalled offering & a rare opportunity. If interested P.O.A. please contact damian@theislander.net (09)

FOR SALE: TVR Chimaera 4.0.

1994, 3950cc Range Rover V8, 240hp, 2 axle rigid, 1050kg, fiberglass body in metallic azure blue, tan interior, 0-60mph 5 secs, RHD, UK plates, 59,125 miles. A prime example of this marque with low mileage, no corrosion, good tyres. Fun to drive. 3 years to Historic Spanish plates. €11.5k.

Contact +34 627 992 740. (01.21)

FOR SALE: Carbon Swim Ladder, surplus stock made as demo model, unused in perfect condition. Length 1781mm x Width 455mm. For sale at greatly reduced price €13,000. For more photos or information email: info@bmcomposites.com. (11.20)

FOR SALE: Range Rover P38 Overfinch. 1999. 4.6HSE. RHD. Burgandy/Tan leather interior.

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At the feet of the tramuntana trails, this quiet house serves as a haven of peace. With two double bedrooms and a terrace facing countryside landscape, this house warms its living room with a fireplace. Two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining room. Short or middle term rental for a nice stay.

Pakberasategui@gmail.com 670 326 036. (01.21)

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Jaguar XK8, Feb 2000, 78,000km with history. Dark Green/Cream leather. Fabulous condition, unmarked BBS split-rim wheels with nearly new Pirelli P Zero tyres. Supplied with a full year ITV, Spanish Matriculated LHD. €14.500 contact via WhatsApp in first instance 690 716 456. (11)

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ASSISTANT PERSONAL / CONCIERGE: My name is Isabela Ortega, I have lived in the Balearic Islands for fourteen years, two of them in Palma de Mallorca and the last twelve in Ibiza. I worked twelve years in the private yacht industry around the world, until I settled in Ibiza becoming a personal assistant, concierge and event organizer.

That is why I introduce myself and inform you that I am here to help you with what you need in your stay on the island, whatever type of service you need I will make it real. Isabela1315@hotmail.com WhatsApp +34 609131518 (01.21)

FOR RENT: This beautiful house, settled in the heart of charming son Españolet (by santa catalina).

Will be your haven of peace during your stay in Palma, only 5 min walking distance to the center. A unique master bedroom and Two more, double and single bedrooms will serve as a perfect base for your stay in Palma. A big terrace to feel relaxed in a quiet neighborhood, a living room with a fireplace and a complete kitchen to make you feel entirely at home. Weekly or monthly rental. Pakberasategui@ gmail.com. 670 326 036. (01.21)

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR RENT FOR RENT: Sunny 160 sq. meters apartment in Palma, quiet neighbourhood, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 15 min driving from Palma Marinas, 1 min walking from L3 bus stop, 850€ per month excluded bills, fully furnished, fireplace, A/C, terrace. More info contact Xisco 666 285 188 or fsalamancamulet@gmail.com.03.21) FOR RENT: 3 bedroom 2 bathroom charming village house for rent in Puigpunyent, unfurnished but complete with Miele Washing Machine, Miele Dishwasher. Courtyard, Terrace & Patio. Price 1500 / m + electricity & WiFi. tel .no. 629 377 290. (03.21) FOR RENT: For rent industrial property, polígono son bugadellas, 170 m2 ground floor 120 m2 first floor all legalized, good connection to palma ports 380 v electricity, ideal for nautical workshop. 1500 € a month contact bertsim59@gmail.com 659 678 089. (12.20) FOR RENT: Charming family finca, 15 minutes drive from Palma and marinas, but nestled in the mountains, totally private, 4,000sqm fenced in, parking for 2/3 cars. This unique property is a tranquil oasis just outside busy Palma with swimming pool, wood burning pizza oven, terraces, outside kitchen with bar/bbq/fridge. Ideal for parties and entertaining. The house has 2 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large modern kitchen, open plan living and dining room, air con, WIFI, apple tv, terracotta and cherry wood floors. Guesthouse about 100 metres from main house is ideal for visitors or family that come to stay. Sleeps 4, separate bathroom, small living room and kitchen. Own terrace with tables and chairs. Long term let only. Give us a call if you are interested. (+34) 616 482 800 or feefee@spain.cc for more information or photos. (07.20) FOR RENT: On-suite bedroom in a shared, modern and fullyfurnished flat in Andratx town, just 20 minutes drive from Palma. € 400 per month, excluding water, electricity and internet bills. For more info please contact Sam on (+34) 633 824 209. (04.20)

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We are a young company and want to expand our team, and we are looking for a mechanic for marine engines who has professional education as car mechanic or equivalent. We presuppose experience in engines, a good knowledge of English. Experience in the marine sector and knowledge of Spanish is an advantage but not a requirement. We offer you an all year employment. Please email your application with curriculum vitae and a photograph to: info@me-palma.de. (07.20) JOB VACANCY: Mallorca based marine welding and fabricating company working within the superyacht industry has an opening for an experienced Marine Engineer. The job would ideally suit a Marine Engineer in the yachting industry that wants to become land based but other work back-grounds will also be considered.

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Other skills include diary management, face-to-face client contact, bookkeeping, marketing campaigns, ad designing and promotions. Have experience of working remotely. Fast learner!

So if you need some help without the commitment of a Full-Time salary - I’m your woman! Lisa Thompson on (+34) 689 542 690 or email me at lisathompson100@ hotmail.com. (12.19) JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills.

Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com. (04.19) JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job.

Medium level English and High level German are compulsory.

CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849. (03.19)

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2019 Sanlorenzo SX76 4,650,000 EUR VAT Paid Located in Ibiza

Est. 1987

SL: 78 - 86 - 96 - 102 - 118

SX: 76 - 88

SD: 96 - 112 - 126

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel

www.sanlorenzospain.com

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a high specification and recently delivered example of the revolutionary Sanlorenzo SX76 model. Built in 2019 by Sanlorenzo SpA, she is powered by twin Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1050 800hp diesel engines and is capable of achieving speeds up to 22 knots.

Used privately by a single, experienced owner for two seasons, she is still under a shipyard warranty and has been very lightly used. This ‘made to measure’ example of the SX76 model boasts a practical 4 cabin layout designed to accommodate a maximum of 8 guests, with separate crew accommodation for up to 2 crew members. Key features include her zero speed stabilisation system, Volvo IPS Joystick controls, bow thruster, twin 25kW generators, large 18 square metre aft beach club which can store tenders up to 4.3m in length, hidden tender crane, innovative electric blade hard top roof system, hydraulic gangway which doubles as a swimming ladder and a 90,000 BTU air conditioning system.

Ferretti Yachts Custom Line 97 2008 3.250,000 EUR VAT Paid

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

High volume 5 cabin motor yacht, built to MCA with 3 crew cabins, hard top, large hull windows and Mitsubishi Anti Roll Gyro stabilisers. An extensive technical refit in 2016-18 including; service of ARGs, new Simrad navigation equipment, new galley equipment and conversion to LED lighting throughout. Then in 2020 her refit includes an avant guard transformation of the interior decor, with new sound system, televisions and stunning full colour lighting package.

RIBQUEST VELOCITY 12M 2019 215,000 GBP TAX Paid What can you say…? This twin stepped hull come with 6 gas strut support seats, full Nav suite and 3 x 250hp Honda outboards. Simply Stunning. This 2019 bespoke built RibQuest V12, was built as a chase boat for the UK 2020 AMERICAS CUP TEAM. Due to the race being cancelled, the boat is now for sale at a greatly reduced price. Yes she has 300 hours on the engines, but has full engine warranty until 2023. Her original cost was in excess of £260k GBP ex tax, and we have her for sale with an asking price of £215k GBP TAX PAID. She has a full commercial build and is MCA coded, meaning her new owners options are vast. A fast day boat, super yacht tender, or commercial work base she is capable of all those options and more. Fitted with a 700 litre fuel tank, 6 x Ullman Shock Seats, Stainless Bimini, 7kw jet thruster joystick docking system, Navico package, VHF, 3 screens, sonar, telematics and so many other options, if your looking for something a little, different, then look no further.

Jeanneau 64 2016 in water 880,000 EUR VAT Paid Palma de Mallorca

(+34) 971 402 911

palma@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

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

The most complete Jeanneau 64 in the market in excellent condition. This Jeanneau 64 is like new with so many extras that they do not fit into our specifications. She is ready for a new owner on beautiful Mallorca. Taking over the berth is negotiable.

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Fairline Squadron 65 2015 1,250,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying in Mallorca Without any doubt, both technically as optically, maintained, upgraded and meticulously kept up to date with no expense spared. Her power comes from twin 1135hp Caterpillar C18 diesel engines with only 500 engine hours. Furthermore, equipped with; bow- and stern thruster, generator, comprehensive Garmin navigation equipment, water maker, bimini, bespoke sun awnings, hydraulic passerelle, life raft, air conditioning, dishwasher, washer/dryer, complete entertainment system, etc. She is a must-see! Go to www.whitesyachts.com to view the photo album and the video.

PRESTIGE X70 2021 delivery 2.843.467 EUR VAT Not Paid

The first boat in the new X-Line range from Prestige, the Prestige X70, she is a real game changer! From the first step onboard the X70 redefines space, light and luxury with an emphasis on hand-selected materials and exceptional fit and finish. X70 is the most innovative yacht of her category and her generation. Entertainment spaces flow throughout the flybridge and main deck and a wide-body master stateroom ensures sumptuous living.

Powered by Volvo IPS technology providing smooth, fuel-efficient cruising with exceptional manoeuvrability. THE X70 IS YOUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND. Part exchange and finance are available. For more information or to discuss a personalised quotation please contact Matthew at Ancasta Palma on +44 (0) 7725 042 103 or matthewshave@ancasta.com

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 52,950 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

Beneteau 57 2009/10 350,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Malta

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau 57, 2009/10, all GRP with teak decks, white hull, centre cockpit, pedestal steering. Yanmar 160hp diesel engine, bow thruster, air conditioning, generator, watermaker. Classic rig with electric winches. Master cabin aft layout with 2 forward cabins, all en-suite. Passage cabin with single bunk, next to day heads. All set up for blue water cruising, a number of updates completed in 2019. Lying Malta and priced at €350,000 euros Tax paid.

Jonathan Syrett is a yachting and brokerage consultant who can accompany you on the ownership journey - and beyond. You can rely on his expertise, integrity and dedication to help you make the right decisions when buying, using and enjoying or selling a yacht. Please call, email or visit his website to find out how.

T. (+34) 971 40 44 66 yachting@hamilton-marine.com

M. (+34) 609 43 33 33 www.hamilton-marine.com