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OSCAR SICHES PROFILE

SUPERYACHT TENDERS AND TOYS FEATURE

OYSTER REGATTA REPORT

DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, The past month has seen the Monaco Yacht Show draw to a close, with most participants reporting on a very successful show, despite fewer visitors, but better quality for their market. We have a full report on the show, including comments from local companies who participated in this issue of The Islander.

As I write this piece, the doors of The Barcelona Boat Show are about to open. Let’s hope that the recent Catalan protestations don’t interfere with the show, although I have heard of several people who are choosing to stay away this year in fear of any violent demos and flight cancellations which have been threatened.

Such a shame that politics can instil fear to this extent in what is normally such a peaceful country.

The Volvo Ocean Race is set to leave Alicante on October 22nd on this epic race. I have just been in Alicante for the In-Port Race weekend, as a guest of Akzo Nobel who are entering a team for the very first time. I was very lucky to be invited to race on board one of these machines for the first time and experienced some spills and thrills around the bay amongst exalted company including Olympic Gold medallist Martine Grael, multiple Volvo Ocean Race Winner Brad Jackson and Jules Salter to name but a few. We had an awesome time and it will be a day I shall always remember!

We wish all teams a safe and successful race and look forward to following it on the

Race tracker online. Today the news broke that Akzo Nobel have parted ways with their skipper Simeon Tienpont in what was described as a breach of contract. This, happening on the eve of the In-Port Race and just a week before the start of the Round the World race seems a big call and has certainly created a big debate as to who will replace him at this late hour!

November sees the annual pilgrimage to METS in Amsterdam, when most of the Mallorcan marine industry decamps to the RAI Centre for what is always a fabulous show. For those who have never been, I strongly recommend you pay it a visit, it’s the one event of the year which brings together most of the industry professionals from around the globe to see product launches of all kinds plus the Global Superyacht Forum which has become an increasingly important event with some great keynote speakers.

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CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY – OSCAR SICHES yacht based in St Lucia. He spent February to April 1983 shuttling between Martinique and Grenada, a first step towards leaving Argentina for good.

Oscar at Marasi Business Bay in Dubai Creek, 2017 Sarah Forge sarah@purplecakefactory.com

Captains of Industry – Oscar Siches I first met Oscar in 2012 at the Portals Nautical Weekend.

The first (and last?) event of its kind, the free-to-enter show was a cheeky two-finger salute to the government department in charge of Boat Show Palma which had to be cancelled in that year due to a ‘lack of interest’. Oscar is proud to have been part of that ‘sabotage’ as it had the desired effect.

The comeback 2013 Boat Show Palma (held in part at Moll Vell, where Oscar was joint managing partner) was nothing short of a triumph.

Leading local yachting names wrestled back some control from the government and even devised a Palma Superyacht Show to run alongside the conventional setup. The winning formula has been in place ever since.

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When it comes to fighting for what he believes, ‘saboteur’ Oscar is not afraid of making waves.

Born in Buenos Aires in 1954, Oscar describes himself as a true Porteño (arrogant, narcissistic, combative) with a typically Porteño nickname ‘Pucho’ (translated as a rather unpoetic ‘cigarette butt’).

Oscar started sailing at the age of six and spent his youth competing in local regattas before joining naval college where he became head of the sailing team.

Oscar then spent a few years doing yacht repairs in small shipyards alongside a succession of delivery jobs including a memorable twomonth ‘hop’ from Miami to Buenos Aires on a 53ft motoryacht - avoiding yellowfever-afflicted Guyana along the way. It was through a contact made on this trip that Oscar landed a threemonth skippering role on board a 40ft charter sailing

“Back then, a well-educated Argentinean always wanted to leave, in fact your parents actively encouraged you to find a way out,” says Oscar. “So when the charter company asked if I would mind sailing the three-boat fleet back to Europe for the start of their summer charter season, the only answer I had in mind was ‘of course’. I found skippers for the other two yachts, but had no experience myself in transatlantic crossings. To compound my problem any crew worth their salt were loitering around Antigua Sailing Week. Thankfully a young Belgian chap was as keen as I to get back to Europe - he was promptly hired. By day two it became apparent just why he was so desperate.”

“He went white, well transparent, and started sweating, I have never seen sweating like it,” continued Oscar. “‘There’s something I didn’t mention,’ the lad said, ‘I have malaria, I was afraid to tell you in case you didn’t hire me’. ‘Damn right’ I thought, but with no possibility of going back I told him to keep his medication in the safest place and on we pushed to Europe – him

steering three or four hours a day, me the remaining 20 plus. With no autopilot I was terrified of falling asleep, I was exhausted, but we both lived to tell the tale – at least I think he did.”

Oscar’s next set of instructions came via telex at a post office in the Azores. His employers first sent him to Porto Colom (Oscar’s first glimpse of the beautiful island of Mallorca) to repair the scuffs and scrapes of the previous charter season, before dispatching him to the Greek island of Poros where he was introduced to his stewardess companion for the season.

The 29 year old Argentinean fell head over heels for the 19 year old Dutch girl, Ada, and this month they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. “I didn’t have to look for the woman who would accept marrying me,” joked Oscar. “She was assigned to me.”

Together they did charter seasons in Greece and Mallorca before switching to 24 metre classic wooden yawl Vega. In summer 1986, after a year and half on Vega, Ada went to the UK to study cookery in order to put them in pole position for more attractive ‘couples’ roles at sea. Oscar also made a career move and upgraded to second engineer on board 48 metre motoryacht Azteca inspired

by Jon Bannenberg – a man widely considered to

Handing Brazilian Claudio Brasil do Amaral his Certified Marina Professional award in 2013

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Preparing Sea Witch for delivery to Curaçao in March 1979

Racing at Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires, in 1969

be the founder of modern yacht design.

a defining pivotal moment in his career.

The next door opened when Ada found herself sat next to the son of the owner of 36 metre CRN superyacht Santa Cruz Tres on a flight. He was looking for a couple to run the boat. Oscar left Azteca and became captain of Santa Cruz Tres with newly Le Cordon Bleu-qualified Ada by his side.

“On Santa Cruz Tres I made the first serious foray into recycling in the world of superyachts,” says Oscar.

“The owner was tight, really tight, so we lived off the scraps of neighbouring boats, pilfering leftover cables, screws, paint and pumps.

Amusingly we shared a pier with Azteca – there were always rich pickings to be had there.”

Two years later, Santa Cruz Tres was sold and the new owner wanted to do a fullscale refit but there was no space in Astilleros, and STP did not yet exist. Oscar gathered together a team of 20 and coordinated the works himself. There is literally nothing that fazes this man.

In his own words, “I have a doctorate in jumping into the pool without checking there is water – there is always water.”

The revamped Santa Cruz Tres was a successful charter boat.

In 1988 they did a Caribbean season and Oscar was able to revisit all the places he’d explored six years earlier in

a sailing boat a third of the size. At one point, Mexican media mogul Emilio Azcárraga offered him a far-better-paid captain’s role on 55 metre CRN Lady Azteca, but he had promised to serve another two years on Santa Cruz Tres and stuck to his word. A shame – but the honourable thing to do.

“In 1992 daughter Tara was ‘fabricated’ and a family discussion was essential,” relays Oscar. “Either do my Class IV or jump ashore and try to live like normal people. We went ‘normal’.

On 2 January 1993 Ada and I moved to Holland, and in April 1993 our daughter was born.”

“As a yacht captain, I knew what I wanted to find in a marina and what I hated, so started applying this knowledge to Pantalán del Mediterráneo,” explains Oscar. “Whether you’ve sailed 200 miles down the coast or across the Atlantic, marinas immediately ask

you for credit cards, papers, passports – I eliminated this and insisted crew relax, tuck into a meal, and we could handle all the admin in the morning. Marinas also used to be dirty places, not on my turf, we cleaned our specialcompound quaysides twice a week using eco-friendly products – almost unheard of back then.”

“I bought a partnership in a superyacht electronics firm operating from the South of France and, as I was more a ‘hobbyist’ than an electrician, completed various training courses,” continues Oscar.

“We worked on boats as iconic as Talitha G, Rasselas and 49 metre sailing yacht Thalia which, at the time, had the tallest mast made in a single piece.”

In 1997 the chance arose to return to their beloved Mallorca and Oscar became Technical Manager for Sunseeker Germany based in Port Adriano, followed by a spell in charge of large yacht maintenance for Dahm International. In 2001, Oscar was invited to join Palma’s Pantalán del Mediterráneo marina as a partner – arguably

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Diving with a whale shark on Al Dimaniyat Islands Oman Under Oscar’s stewardship, 82-berth Pantalán del Mediterráneo was the first Spanish marina to have wifi (as early as 2003), the first to have a direct phone line for each yacht that wanted it, the first to have security cameras and the first to achieve the ISO 14001 environmental control standard. In 2009 it was declared a CO2-free marina earning Zero CO2 certification from NGO Acción Natura as a ‘nonpolluting’ installation.

In 2008, Oscar and his partners pitched to remodel Palma’s Moll Vell into a destination superyacht marina. A journalist and fellow attendee at the 2011 ICOMIA World Marinas

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Conference in Singapore broke the news that his bid had been successful. Works started at the end of 2012 and by spring 2013 the inaugural Palma Superyacht Show was able to make use of his rapidly improving facilities. 26 new berths and 10 million euros later, the marina had its official inauguration in June 2014.

In May 2016 he bade farewell to both Pantalán del Mediterráneo and Moll Vell – it was time for Oscar to take a new step forward.

Thanks to his considerable experience, vivaciousness and charm, Oscar’s ‘modern’ life is now peppered with presentations, conferences and committees – as well

as article writing for various nautical publications.

Oscar’s presentation career began in 2005 when he started attending marina conferences and was invited to talk about his pioneering Pantalán del Mediterráneo.

One thing led to another and Oscar was receiving invitations to speak on all kinds of marina issues and he has to date delivered more than 40 talks in 12 countries. When we met, Oscar was gearing up for a whistle-stop five-day tour of Korea, Brussels and Palma, giving a presentation in each location – no mean feat for anyone, let alone a 63 year old.

The committees are almost too abundant to mention. A

Marasi Business Bay in Dubai Creek

Certified Marina Professional with the Global Marina Institute, for which he is a founder director, Oscar is also a member of ICOMIA’s (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) Marinas Committee, PIANC’s (once standing for Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses but now known as the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) Recreational Marine Committee, a founding member of ASPA (Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association) and Spanish yacht harbours expert for the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Each makes periodical demands on his time.

There is also a more handson element to his work – consultancy – something that has taken Oscar across the continents. His most recent project was the mixed-use waterfront development of Marasi Business Bay in Dubai Creek. Taking care of concept design, he describes himself as “the palm tree guy” as it boasts no less than 120 living trees planted in floating docks – a world first. He worked for Homeport FZE, dealing with 13 nationalities (conveniently, Oscar converses in six languages) and three different religions. The 157-berth marina will welcome its first boats in January 2018. He’s also currently employed by Yacht Club de Monaco to

CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY – OSCAR SICHES much better than a pier full of concrete. Let’s go back to basics, try som ething different.”

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, 2011 consult on the building and operation of a 250-berth marina in Qingdao, China.

This contract began in 2013 and is ongoing – things happen a little faster in Dubai.

So where will the market take him next? “Without doubt, the best part of the world in the mid future for nautical activities and charter holidays will be Southeast

Asia - Indonesia in particular - there is such potential,” assures Oscar. “I hope one day to contribute to the creation of non-invasive superyacht-free marinas in this region, working with the environment using natural wood and so forth. I envisage tenders being able to moor in the marinas while their superyacht chieftains remain autonomous offshore –

“The problem is the marina industry is afraid of trying something new. They want innovation, but innovation that has been tested for 15 years. I try to encourage people to look at the everchanging hotel industry for inspiration, or the car industry for service standards.

Mallorca also has its own problems in that there are some industry bigwigs that no one dares go against. This must change, the up-andcoming radical thinkers need to have the courage to upset the occasional apple cart.”

One thing the sexagenarian won’t contemplate is retirement. “I have no plans to retire. Finally I have the experience, I know what mistakes not to repeat – it doesn’t make sense to stop.

By the same token, I am

aware that you can languish on the committees of these organisations forever, and that’s not right either. You must let the young ones take over, for the world I know from my past isn’t the same world that exists today – don’t let dinosaurs like me make all the decisions.”

And is Mallorca Oscar’s forever home? “I will be Argentinean ‘til the day I die, but every time I go back to Argentina I feel depressed at how the country seems to be stuck in a downward spiral. I had a fabulous youth in a beautifully messy environment, but Mallorca is home. I am now in a place and position that I never dreamed of and I am grateful for every moment that has brought me here – not least my crewmate and muse Ada.” www.siches.com

MONACO YACHT SHOW REVIEW For the 27th edition there were around 600 exhibitors from 38 countries of which 87% were repeat exhibitors.

In terms of yachts there were 125, including the 110m (361ft) Jubilee completed

by Oceanco earlier this year and now up for sale through Burgess Yachts.

MYS 2017 included the return of the Darse Sud exhibitor tent, which had been absent for the past few years due to construction of an underground car park. This allowed the exhibiton area of the Quai Antoine 1er to be used for a new car deck feature and a number of other luxury exhibits.

While MYS grows each year, its duration of four days remains the same. In recent years, the day prior to the show has included a series of conference such as the MYS Summit and the Marine Money Superyacht Finance seminar.

Monaco Yacht Show Review The 27th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), which closed on Saturday 30th September, ended on a positive note with the general consensus that the market is on an upward path.

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Almost all of the exhibitors spoken to said it had been a good show with a number suggesting that it was the best show for some years. The organisers were anticipating around 35,000 visitors during the four-day event, which had good weather throughout.

The event saw a number of builders announcing new projects and the Dutch builder, Royal Huisman, signed a contract for a newbuild at MYS. MYS 2017, like the past few years, grew in size somewhat.

However, for the first time this year, there were also a number of press conferences held for key players such as Benetti and Perini Navi.

This means the day prior to the show is increasingly an integral part of MYS and perhaps it is time for the organisers to give consideration to adding an extra day.

Some of our local businesses came together to form a “Balearic Destination” area, including IPM Group, Astilleros de Mallorca and Port Adriano. This is what their views were after the show.

Joan Rosselló, manager of STP Shipyard Palma, was present during the show and stated that “although in STP we have a very good forecast for the season that has already begun and for us it is interesting to come to the Monaco Yacht Show because it is the moment to meet and greet clients who, whether based in Monaco or simply participants of the show, have passed through our facilities

MONACO YACHT SHOW REVIEW and also to work hand in hand with our collaborators to attract new contacts in this sector of refit. This edition, moreover, has been especially successful, with several very interesting agreements have been reached “.

On the other hand, Santiago Donat, Manager of Varadero Valencia commented that “it has been very interesting to participate for the first time in this show. It has been a source of new contacts for us, both of potential customers and industrial customers with whom we are sure to reach interesting agreements”.

For Daniel Marí, Manager of Marina Ibiza, “this show has always been the best showcase to transmit the characteristics and values of a high-level port as exclusive as Marina Ibiza.” Patrick Reynes, CEO of IPM Group, believes that “attending the Monaco Yacht Show is the best way to tap the trends of the nautical sector in general. Whether in the field of repair or marinas in general, our presence at this show provides us with a valuable insight into the customer’s expectations and helps us to put ourselves in the spot that is marking the market. We have always got something good from this show; new ideas, new clients, expert opinions ... this is a very productive meeting point for us”.

Commenting on this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Andrew

Clemence, Chief Commercial Officer of GYG plc said, “We had a very successful MYS; it was a very busy show, the atmosphere was positive and the decision makers were there to do business.

Operating from the GYG Lounge on the terrace of the Monaco Yacht Club provided the Pinmar, Rolling Stock and ACA Marine teams with an excellent facility to receive clients and conduct business plus we were able to entertain some of our key industry partners at the GYG Party on MY SoMar. MYS is the most important event in the GYG calendar, we worked it hard and are pleased with the results, now we move on to The Pinmar Golf, FLIBS and The Superyacht Forum.

Jim Acher from Bluewater commented “Monaco is always the ‘must-attend’ show, but where some years have been less strong, 2017 certainly delivered. The quality and quantity of clients in attendance (not just from Bluewater), was certainly better than seen in recent years. It is hard to specify why this was so, but it is safe to say that it can only be a positive for all elements of the industry. We had a 38m classic sailing yacht from 1930 and an award winning, 28m new-build just launched on display and we were inundated with genuine interest on both vessels.

A great MYS overall!

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THE PURCHASING PROCESS OF NEW BUILDS – TENDERS TOYS AND EQUIPMENT

By Josh Richardson

The Purchasing Process of New Builds – Tenders Toys and Equipment There is no question that as yacht size has increased so have the demands on the purchasing team. To outfit a 50m yacht or larger is not a case of just popping to your local chandlery and great care needs to be taken to select the right equipment and suppliers at the best price for your owner. Looking back when I worked on board yachts and the manner in which people purchased items fills me with horror. Yachts now need to be like a business with clearly defined roles and approval processes for purchasing. Build teams on the larger yachts (excluding crew) are often well more than 10 people. Walking into a build team office when crew start getting involved a few months from launch there are often 50 people all working up quotes, handling suppliers and working on procedures for drills and equipment.

Superyacht Tenders and Toys specialise in new build outfitting, and are currently involved with 9 of the largest yachts in construction up to 188m in length. Recent clients who have trusted their expertise include MY Ulysses, MY Faith, MY Cloudbreak, MY Cloud 9 and many others.

These purchases being from build teams, management, shipyards and owners.

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The time taken to get quotes, of which 3 are often needed by management and all the associated back and forth can be a large job for a team.

The larger the boat the more equipment and the larger the team needed to stay on top of this. SYTT offer a go to contact specialising in the garage equipment to include tenders, toys, safety equipment and deck gear. As with anything the earlier this can be thought about the better to allow for stowage and securing on board. That said as we all know in yachting almost

anything is possible and we have provided full tender, toy and deck inventories delivered on board in a manner of only a few weeks on occasion as owners seek the latest possible equipment available.

There seems to be a wide variety of attitudes to purchasing from build teams, and for those owners who think ahead undoubtedly, they get a better result with less compromises. That said, many items such as loose deck equipment such as jetskis this does not get purchased until much closer to the delivery date when budgets are finalised and more junior officers get involved. Having an experienced build team makes a huge difference to the supply as items can get purchased in good time avoiding potential issues.

For SYTT we get involved at various stages. As a very rough guide for a typical 60140m these could typically be defined as per below: • 18 -20 months prior to launch tenders getting discussed and ordered. Full custom limousine and open tenders take approx. 18 months to build. If not going along the custom designed tender route then this could be later around 6 months prior to launch. Garage and crane details become key criteria here for the specification • 12 months prior to launch gym equipment, deck gear such as whips, cradles, safety gear, cranes, ropes. We are often involved in designing garages, racking, storage, power requirements for charging items • 6 months prior to launch yacht toys, inflatables, watersports, Seabobs, jetpacks, kayaks, SUPs etc.

This seems to be the point owners start to get interested!

• Delivery to the yacht around 2-3 months prior to launch so they can be checked by the crew, trained and then exported with the yacht on delivery • On export handling all customs and paperwork

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to satisfy VAT and import responsibilities Whilst the superyacht industry is still very much based on relationships there is an increasing amount of noise in the marketplace online and in print. For instance, if you are looking to buy a new 8m RIB for a yacht how many companies offer this?

50, 75, 100+? In the latest spring 2017 Onboard Tenders and Toys supplement I read through the list of builders advertising, it was very interesting to read and to be brutally honest very few were recommended. Now move onto SOLAS tenders, Limousine tenders, Chase boats and Landing Crafts. For inexperienced owners, this can be overwhelming and very confusing as everyone offers the fastest, best built, and most awesome boats on the planet (according to them).

For tender manufacturers, the superyacht market can be viewed as a lucrative avenue, which they can potentially raise pricing and margin on boats previously offered in the leisure market. Knowing

who can walk the talk, as well as talk the talk is a tightrope.

One where we have been burned in the past, and passing on this knowledge is invaluable. Many new builders are entering the market place and on occasion these are excellent, and where you can get a very good value boat as they are eager to get into the industry and build up market share. An example in the fully custom tender world, where a boat is designed exactly to your or the yachts

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designers requirements could be Cockwells. Previously building classic boats in the UK they now offer excellent value custom superyacht tenders compared to some of the more well-known brands with comparable quality.

Every budget and brief has a suitable builder, and matching this can sometimes be an art form. The expectations of owners however are often far beyond what tender builders are used to and there are so many examples it is hard to narrow a single scenario down of issues witnessed during build inspections. This therefore becomes an area where you need a company who handles daily purchasing, contracts, specification and on site supervision of builds knowing who is most suitable based off previous experience to quite simply cut through the crap.

There are two clear attitudes we witness to purchasing managers, build captains and managers when using

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companies for purchasing.

These could be summarised as one of the below: 1. Buy everything direct, handle direct with the factory and seek the best price 2. Use an agent or specialist as you are aware there is a lot which goes into this and the details of supply Increasingly everything is price driven as almost anyone

can buy anything if you try hard enough, and no-one likes to spend more than is fair. For SYTT we expect to have pricing scrutinised and other quotes obtained by the yacht and we seek to make this a simple choice.

Not only do we supply at the very best discounted rate, less than you can buy direct from a manufacturer, but we offer considerable added

value in the knowledge when specifying, providing options, and then backing all products up with after sales, training and assistance. Assistance is given at no charge for the lifetime of the goods whether this be repairing your Freestyle yacht slide, spare parts for a jetski, organising warranty repairs on a tender, or replacing cushions from that oh too familiar guest wearing stilettos. Toy packages can have equipment from over 100 manufacturers and handling all is a large task with purchasing running into the hundreds of thousands in this area alone. This is therefore a win-win for the vessel and invaluable for a busy cruising yacht. The modern world of purchasing suddenly begins to make sense to even the most stubborn. As any good manager will tell you to delegate and increase efficiency, utilise purchasing power and using the most knowledgeable people only makes for a better result.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

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The North Dock News for November Nothing ever stands still with the eight companies housed in the North Dock Marine Services building at STP Palma. Even during the summer months they were busy upgrading facilities, workshops, inventories and staffing levels so as to be ready for the busy refit season.

This year’s build up has been busier than ever according to Helen Stachini, who looks after Client Liaisons for Palmawatch, she said, “its been all go this last few weeks, the yard is fully booked with haul outs for the entire winter, and we are all very keen to make sure our clients receive the best possible service level from the North Dockers!”

Felix Wright is Commercial

Manager at De Cabo Yacht Painting, another specialist contractor based at the North Dock, and he said, “we have had a very busy summer setting up and commissioning a new 800 sq/m painting facility in Poligono Can Valero, which is now fully operational.”

‘A fully climatically controlled environment is a huge benefit for quality preparation and a high standard of finishing,’ Felix confirmed, “and with this area designed and constructed to meet all the latest standards, we are now able to finish items up to 10 metres long in a dedicated heated and ventilated spray booth.”

“The facility represents our ongoing commitment to achieve the best possible standards of quality for our clients, which is great news for both existing and future customers, and we welcome them to come by and take

a look for themselves,” Felix concluded.

Contact details for the new De Cabo finishing shop are as follows: Calle Can Valero 34b, Poligono Can Valero, 07011 Palma de Mallorca (Opposite Marine Point Chandlery) – Tel: (+34) 616 408 821 Meanwhile Palmawatch who have developed quite a reputation as a specialist on Dutch built Jongert yachts, have been busy with an extensive work list on the Jongert 20S, SY Ocean Wolf.

With a characterful cruising ketch pedigree by naval architect Doug Peterson in conjunction with the Jongert design team, Ocean Wolf is a 20 metre classic yacht built in 1978, and fully refitted in 2008. A semi-enclosed deckhouse hosts the control centre and steering position, giving a commanding view over the whole vessel and making her an attractive cruising yacht for comfortable sailing with efficient handling!

Operations Director Pete Firth shared the list of jobs that his technicians and workshop staff are carrying out on Ocean Wolf, which is typical of the varied scope of work that many clients entrust to Palmawatch after a busy season.

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Firstly, protect vessel for yard works - carry out hull repairs to stern tube and under owners shower compartment, repair leak in master bathroom shower, replace standing rigging, replace masthead wind indicator, carry out 1000

hour service to main engine, service sea strainer valves or replace as necessary, service cooling pump, service Hamann sewage treatment plant, service water maker, preparation and application of antifouling, recaulk interface between teak deck and hull, repair fairing on hull and rudder, various valve replacements and welding works as directed by captain, fabricate delrin shower rollers, paint touch ups to swim platform and hull, service Onan generator set, service and clean sails.

Here are the other companies operating from the North Dock Marine Services Building where a host of products, services and trade skills can be found under one roof in STP shipyard: Munditubo: scaffoldings and detachable metallic structures.

Anicla: Providers of Paint, Coating Supplies and accesories.

Undercover: Yacht Containment / Covers / Shrink-Wrap / Fixtures & Fittings.

IBS: Electrics / Electronics specialists.

Servicios Nauticos Integrados Palma, (SNIP): Painting / Antifouling / Propspeed Application.

Trappmann Consulting: Interiors / Design / Upholstery / Bespoke Joinery / Interior Equipment.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

Mediterranean Yachts Celebrates 30th Anniversary Puerto Portals-based Mediterranean Yachts has recently celebrated the 30th anniversary since its foundation in 1987. Owner and CEO Andy McDougall originally joined the company as a founding partner and as part of a team of industry professionals with a passion for the sea and a firm belief that the Balearic Islands would emerge as a leading global yachting hub. Mediterranean Yachts has since become one of the most established yacht brokerage companies in Mallorca, having sold a large number of new and used yachts over 24 meters in the Balearics and throughout the Mediterranean. In addition to its solid brokerage and charter performance, Mediterranean Yachts continues to build upon its decades of new construction experience which have been the result of frequent collaborations with the world’s leading shipyards, lawyers, surveyors and management companies.

to represent Anvera Yachts on an exclusive basis in Spain and the Balearic islands. In the words of Andy McDougall ‘the high-performance Anvera concept occupies a unique niche in the market and is the perfect luxury day boat or chase boat for the Balearics, we are very proud to be bringing the Anvera fleet to Spanish shores for the first time.’ The Anvera 55S CrossOverBoat is due for its Spanish premiere at Palma Boat Show 2018.

Andy and Bobby McDougall In 2014, Mediterranean Yachts formed a joint venture, Sanlorenzo Spain, to act as the exclusive dealer for Sanlorenzo Yachts in Spain and the Balearic Islands. In the years since, Sanlorenzo Spain has sold and delivered 9 new build yachts to its clients including 52m 52Steel ‘Seven Sins’, the largest Sanlorenzo yacht built to date. Its dedicated after-sales service network operates throughout Spain and was recently awarded the highly coveted 2016-2017 Sanlorenzo AfterSales Service Award. Andy McDougall said ‘Clients now

require a very high level of customisation, luxury, and individual design and Sanlorenzo, which has been building made to measure motor yachts for almost 60 years, is able to fulfil every customisation desire. The Balearic Islands are the perfect market for Sanlorenzo, with more and more high net worth individuals from all over the globe discovering this wonderful cruising area as a premier base for their superyachts.’

Anvera Spain was also established earlier this year

Partnerships with leading shipyards allow Mediterranean Yachts to offer their clients a wide range of bespoke yachts, each with an unparalleled level of customisation, quality and innovation. This is also a sign of the continued success of a ‘multi-brand’ strategy which is now at the core of Mediterranean Yachts operations.

An experienced, multilingual team also advise clients on high quality charters, technical assistance or service, yacht management, registration, moorings and insurance.

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Dolphin Wear & Deckers Change the Yacht Uniform Business for the Better!

“Tourism Award of the Balearic Islands” Goes to Port Adriano Port Adriano, next to the Seabin Project, took home the award for best initiative in Social Corporative Responsibility in the “Nit del Turisme” (Tourism night) The Nit del Turisme was celebrated recently, in Palma de Mallorca, coinciding with the official celebration of the World Tourism Day. Among the awards, the one to the best initiative in Corporate Social Responsibility was granted to Port Adriano, for receiving in its facilities the Seabin project, a start up with which it shared the award.

The project Seabin, founded by the Australians, Andrew Turton and Peter Ceglinski, takes on as as main target the preservation of seas and oceans across with “Sea bins “units. It consists of a floating debris interception device, which is designed to be installed in marina waters, yacht clubs, ports and any other water body with calm environment and services.

The Seabin is located in water and is fixed to a floating dock.

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a natural fiber bag, and the water is then sucked out the bottom of the bin and brought up to the water pump where it is then pumped back into the marina.

Port Adriano has supported from the beginning this fantastic initiative and has turned into the first port in Spain which has placed one of its prototypes, turning into a gateway for future actions in our country, as well as being one of its main sponsors on a global scale.

In addition to the support to the Seabin project, since 2004, the marina of Starck counts with the international certifications as well as with the EMAS verifications: certificates which force to fulfill the most demanding standards of good environmental practices, along with its legislative fulfillment. In the same way, Port Adriano works on fomenting environmental care throughout activities and recreational events, as well as collaborating with different institutions.

This second edition of the “Tourism Awards of the Balearic Islands”, which took place this year in the Conference Hall of Palma, counted with the presence of the President of the Balearic Government, Mrs. Francina Armengol, and with the vicepresident of the Council of innovation, investigation and tourism, Mr. Biel Barceló.

In an unprecedented and forward thinking move in the Yacht Uniform Sector, Dolphin Wear and Deckers Uniforms have taken the decision to Merge the companies after decades of friendly competition between them and create DWD. Uniform Solutions.

David Ireland of Deckers Uniforms explained. “We were all in agreement many years ago that we would be able to offer a much better service with far more benefits to our clients if we were able to come together, and we were not the only ones! Clients and friends in the industry voiced the same opinion on many occasions.”

Patrick Gilliot of Dolphin Wear went on to explain. “When we first discussed the concept, the timing was not right for either company and so as we did not want to drop the idea our 5-year story began. Now we are finally able to share our good news with everyone.

Already the 2 companies are working together as if we had been 1 team all along which proves for us this was the right move at exactly the right time. As yachts get larger so do their demands and needs, therefore what we have created is the answer to the future requirements of our industry.

Lucy Ireland of Deckers said.

“We are incredibly excited about the possibilities this move opens up for both our clients and the staff.

Dolphin Wear and Deckers are like 2 halves that perfectly complement each other.

Everyone has entered the agreement with an open mind willing to learn and share experience so as to create the best platform going forwards.

The benefits are already speaking for themselves with reduced lead times, bigger stock pool for fulfilling orders, more simplified communications, bigger sales and operational teams, better showroom facilities and the list keeps going!

DWD (Dolphin Wear & Deckers) is now at the forefront of the Yacht Uniform industry, having individually earned their reputations across the globe as key players in this sector.

With showrooms in Antibes, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca and now also production facilities and warehousing in both France and Spain they are placed to deliver an even faster and more efficient service. The Barcelona facility both inside and outside of MB92 shipyard is ideally located to support all requirements both in and out of season.

A dedicated Key Accounts and New Build/Refit Department has a mobile team who travel throughout European Yards regally and further afield when required including recent trips to UAE, USA and Asia.

The combined experience and background of the Directors of DWD includes garment manufacturing processes and reactive time management, client relationships through to yacht Captain, giving a level of knowledge and experience that gives customers total peace of mind and DWD a strong and stable platform.

Yacht Center Palma News At Yacht Center Palma we have the premise of offering a professional and quality service to our customers. It includes a careful selection of products, where quality, efficiency and safety in each of the products and brands we offer in our stores.

Just over a year ago, as part of the International Florida Boat Show, we reached a collaboration agreement with Sea Hawk Paints to exclusively offer its wide range of Premium products in our stores. Reactions among our customers did not wait: they are delighted to have one of the best brands in the world for different applications on their boats.

The product categories are: • Antifouling Paint: Bottom paint for aggressive control of all types of marine fouling, from barnacles to slime and algae.

• Self-Polishing Copolymer – Ablative coating produces controlled erosion, eliminating coating build-up

• Top Performing Biocide – Utilizes algaecide and polymer binder system for an engineered release • Hard Modified Epoxy – Hard, protective paint for the most durable finish and multiseason protection • Environmentally-Friendly – Outstanding protection from Low VOC to solvent-free and copper-free formulas • Propeller and Running Gear – Specially formulated foulrelease chemistry dramatically increases speed • Specialty Antifouling – racing finish, transducer, inflatable and underwater metal antifouling coatings • Export Only – Tin based formulas designed for hot climates In addition, it should be noted that it is a product with warranty.

New Nautical Coatings, Inc. warrants the Covered Product to be free of all defects in material and workmanship and to deter hull fouling from hard growth including any and all types of barnacles, corals, oysters, or zebra mussels for a period of one year (12 months), from the date of product application by a Certified Sea Hawk Boatyard/ Applicator. This warranty extends to the original buyer only.

More info: www.seahawk paints.com/product-warranty Yacht Center Palma, your Premium Chandlery in Mallorca

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS installations to Class • Electrolysis issues and ground faults • Isolation resistance tests and certification for Class Society surveyors • MMF fiber optic installations • Surveys and management Dynamic Positioning

E-Marine Yacht Systems S.L. Palma de Mallorca emyachtsystems@gmail.com (+34) 674 694 823 (+34) 634 358 187

E-Marine in Palma E-marine based here in Palma is a company built to expand by merging the technology of commercial vessels and private yachts with cost effective automatisation solutions and utilizing fibre optics and laser technology. We aim for a radical reduction of traditional cables, connections and the inherited technical problems, galvanic issues, weight and maintenance costs. The target markets are dive support vessels, (DSV´s converted into private boats, expedition vessels or yachts..

Any commercial boat built as a DP2/3 vessel is far more advanced in manoeuvrability, safety and economy if fitted with diesel/electric Azimuth drives or similar systems.

Abundant space is available for conversion into a luxury yacht with expedition capability. For yachts which are planning a refit or other substantial modifications, we offer our expertise and recommendations for installation standards and hardware to class. If in the future a DP1/DP2 later certification is desired, for a case study we have available 3 technicians, (supported by various chief engineers through online video conferencing), in the field of electrical installation.

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installation of a newbuild DSV/ DP2 of 45 meters which has been completed successfully.

E-Marine Yacht Systems provides various electrical services, such as engineer’s and ETO’s, during yard periods who work exclusively for the boat as crew members and help contractors to accelerate their performance.

We are hands on technicians and file new equipment details within existing documentation, establish operational manuals and provide handovers to newly employed technical staff.

We provide yachts with maintenance, service and general installations.

• Full cable and hardware

Station Keeping at a level of DP1 and DP2 is a feature which provides a high level of safety and in crowded anchorages and natural parks where anchoring is not permitted or visiting places where the water is too deep or the sea bed to precious to anchor. In conjunction with an anchor they can be used to keep the vessel heading into a swell or to reduce swing range, provide easy and safe handling in confined ports

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and marinas, aid positioning for launch and recovery of helicopters, ROV´s, manned pleasure submarines, tenders, jet skis etc.

Safety and security High precision Acoustic devices, which are integrated into such systems, allow shadowing and recovery of personnel submarines equipped with transponder units. As an aid to security, they also acts as underwater scanners. Vessels docked or at anchor are at risk to under water threats, including divers and small submersibles approaching the vessel to do harm. Underwater obstacles such as ice, rocks, reefs and submerged shipping containers pose a serious hazard to any vessel while underway. Such dangers under the surface cannot be detected visually or with radar as surface threats can.

Wesmar’s EV860 navigation and security sonar provides this critical underwater detection capability. The sonar uses a 110 kHz gyro stabilized sound beam to detect objects far out in front of and all around the vessel.

Fibre optics Fibre optics will be used for general installation upgrades eliminating galvanic problems and freeing up space in cable containments and simplifying gland systems penetrating bulkheads. Built in redundancy for the ‘all in one’ data line can be archived very simply and is extremely cost effective and robust.

It’s a matter of logic since a great amount of growing data exchange needs to match sustainability in relation to cost and operational readiness. Tapping into any location of the fiber optic backbone, provides you with

access to all services as video streaming, engine room related info, camera systems, nav info, etc. Additional equipment needs only a connection to the nearest optical conductor. Currently the costs of using fibre optics are advantageous and will simplify future ongoing system upgrades.

Engineering We are optimising fuel consumption by implementing laser and optical sensing

equipment which reads shaft property’s feedback to archive an exact torque level. The operator may adjust the throttle to the information displayed or allow full automatic control for fine tuning. Vessels can make fuel savings, either increasing their range or freeing up tank space for other purposes e.g. ROV control rooms, or simply more choices for accommodation. Building to the highest standard is imperative to achieve the greatest advantage.

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

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Technology Update The Dawn of a New Era This year’s Monaco Yacht Show was a big one for myself and all of us at e3. So with a team of 17 we were out in force and out to impress. With a demanding schedule of VIP tours, demonstrations and meetings - together with one or two glamorous parties - we aimed to showcase a whole range of new technology and products. Not least our new flat panel antennas launched with our partner, Kymeta.

I’m glad to say that all the hard work paid off with this game-changing technology turned out to be one of the talking points of this year’s

Show. Owners, agents, captains, shipyards, re-fitters, service providers and the media took the opportunity to join tours to see the technology in action aboard the two superyachts that had successfully trialled the panels over several months across the Caribbean, Atlantic and Mediterranean. Each tour was led by engineers and crew who had supported the installations and monitored the performance of the technology throughout the trials.

The tours took VIPs to see working Kymeta KyWay™ terminals onboard the 65-meter motor yacht White Rose of Drachs moored at Cap d’Ail and the 89-meter sailing yacht, Maltese Falcon, swinging at anchor outside Monaco harbour. Guests were invited to inspect the panels in situ on both yachts and to connect to the internet using their smart phones and tablets. e3 and Kymeta engineers together with the captain and crew of each vessel were on hand to provide their own personal account of how the trials progressed and to answer the many questions.

Off with Their Domes Reaction to the new technology has been overwhelming with a fantastic amount of interest from across the industry and the media. Agents for several well-known superyachts told me they are now actively pursuing refit options to

• Sales of new and used tenders • Full service & technical support • Collection and delivery

incorporate the technology while a significant number of shipyards have also said they will now offer flat panels as a standard option on all their new builds.

Perhaps the biggest recommendation for this game-changing technology has come from Andrew Schofield, captain of the White Rose of Drachs, who was very happy to state that he plans to cut off the vessel’s domes this winter: “We look forward to progressing from the current temporary trial installation to the finalized fully-integrated solution, which will rid the yacht of the current VSAT and TVRO domes. This will remove over five tons of weight from her super structure and provide the yacht with permanent access to the internet.”

Mallorca Leads the World with Flat Panel Satellite Technology This tweet amused me during the Show. Mallorca has been leading the charge with flat panels, something that has not gone unnoticed as this tweet from Holland-based M4SAT shows.

Our social media channels have also been busy so if you

want to find out all the latest news from e3 please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. A Sparkling Evening One of the lovely things about Monaco is the chance to catch up with old friends and the chance to make new ones, so we were delighted to host an exclusive party for specially invited guests on the White Rose. This very splendid motor yacht had spent the summer trialling the flat panel antennas across the Med and her elegant surroundings were a very fitting venue from which to welcome the good and great of the superyacht industry from around the world.

The Champagne flowed into the early hours as guests were entertained by one of Monaco’s favourite jazz bands and an impressive magician who wandered the decks surprising guests with tricks and sleight of hand. More than 150 guests were welcomed aboard and tucked into the excellent cuisine, expertly prepared and beautifully presented by the yacht’s exceptionally attentive crew. Naturally we had time to conduct a few informal

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tours of the technology and talk business but mainly the focus was on having fun and catching up on the hottest topics at Monaco.

Coming Soon to a Superyacht Near You The big question that many in the industry have been asking me is: “when will the panels be ready to fit?”

And after a long time in development and trialling, I’m very happy that the answer is imminently. The panels will be available in both single and multi-panel solutions. The single-panel solution which is designed to work across the Mediterranean and from Rhode Island to Trinidad will be commercially available before the end of this year.

While multi-panel commercial availability for global use will be Q2 2018, to allow time for the combiner units to move from prototype stage to full commercial production.

Both solutions will initially be available with Kymeta KĀLO™ service with other service providers coming online soon.

Next Stop Florida....

And Amsterdam There’s no rest for the wicked and we’re off once again

to spread the word, this time at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in early November, where we hope to build on the success we had at Monaco. We will be on the Aft Deck at the USSA Pavilion in FLIBS and will be demonstrating a single panel installation from two motor yachts in the Fleet Miami fleet at Pier 66, alongside the Show - the 54’ Shredder and 154’ Usher.

Also in November, e3 and Kymeta will also be hosting a booth in the Super Yacht Pavilion at METS with a full team on-hand to answer questions. In addition, we’re sponsors of The Superyacht Forum so you’ll find us giving a presentation on main stage followed by daily workshops.

Full details at http://www. superyachtnews.com/ thesuperyachtforum It’s been an incredible year for us at e3 so far and all the hard work from everyone involved has been worth it. I am confident that it will mean a higher profile for the yacht sector in Mallorca and as well as bringing employment opportunities at e3, as we get ready to cope with expected growth in new business.

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CREW MATTERS across the industry and is now attracting attention from other maritime sectors delivering hospitality services.

By Captain Andy Crawford CEO of the PYA Carey Secrett Marketing & Development Manager Professional Yachting Association +33 (0) 4 93 34 91 16 www.pya.org

The Future Governance of Hospitality Training in the Large Commercial Yacht Sector Background The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) identified several years ago that the large commercial yachts sector did not have an adequate training programme for interior hospitality crew.

The GUEST program was therefore developed by a large group of industry professionals, after consultation with the yachting sector to establish a career path for interior crew, and creates an industry standard of Guidelines for Unified Excellence in Service Training (GUEST©). This has now unified training provisions and approaches while ensuring a comprehensive and bespoke career structure for those working in Superyacht interior departments.

The GUEST interior training programme has grown over the last 8 years into a recognised and established standard of training for interior crews employed on large commercial yachts.

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Setting and maintaining standards in training GUEST courses are modular in structure and the training objectives for each individual module on the syllabus are defined in the GUEST Program Guidelines.

These standards allow each training provider to adapt their own courses to include the agreed minimum requirements of training expected by the yachting industry. This ensures a unified, comprehensive and bespoke training for each student no matter which organisation is used.

Approved training providers design and deliver their own style and brand of courses that include these set minimum standards and then apply to the PYA for accreditation to issue PYA GUEST Program endorsed certificates. The PYA conducts surveillance audits and monitors the training standards being delivered by each provider to ensure that what is being taught follows the GUEST guidelines and standards.

Future proposals The PYA is a non-profit association, which was founded in 1991, and exists primarily to represent the interests of professional yacht crew around the world. The PYA set out to establish and encourage the development of an interior crew-training programme (GUEST) and this initial objective has now been successfully achieved.

The PYA has finite resources so its Board of Directors has agreed in principle to the setting up of a separate legal entity as a ‘not for profit organisation’ to act as a proposed ‘governing body of luxury hospitality standards’ in the maritime sector. To note that there is a strong likelihood of such standards being adopted by other hospitality sectors and the new Authority would actively seek to establish affiliations.

PYA is in discussion with other recognised representative trade and educational Associations in the large yacht sector who pursue their members’ interests and responsibilities on a noncommercial basis. The aim of these discussions is to form an independent Standards Authority with clearly defined goals and objectives for setting and maintaining competence standards in hospitality training.

The PYA GUEST training

programme will be transferred by PYA to this new organsiation as soon as practicable (target date January 2018). The PYA will be part of the new Authority.

The managers of this Authority will need to possess appropriate industry management competence and experience and able to liaise with and between Flag States, Regulators and the employing market. The Authority will be keen to attract industry stakeholders with strategic and tactical expertise such as training institutes, management organisations, ship owners, insurance companies etc.

Such participation would be utilised by the setting up of working groups with experts on curriculum level subjects.

The Authority will take responsibility to enforce the correct implementation of its standards by means of competent auditing.

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Karen Passman Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

Brand, Image and Reputationss We normally think of a “brand” as something which only relates to business, but today almost everyone has a personal brand. It’s often not something we have consciously developed, but with social media we all leave a digital trail which is out there and can be viewed by all - not just friends and family, but also future employers, many will even google you before they invite you for an interview.

The power of a brand is immense. For example, what impressions do you have when you hear the following company names mentioned: MacDonald’s, Primark, Rolex, Rolls Royce suggest?

A brand is the impression in people’s minds, whether real or imagined, of the qualities and shortcomings of a person, yacht or business. It is developed over time through the consistency of the messages being received.

So, in short, it is other people’s judgements about you, not necessarily having

any hard evidence!

As Jeff Bezos says “Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room”. And you probably want them to be saying good things about you!”

Our brand or reputation precedes us. Before we have even spoken, people will have made judgements based upon what they have already learnt about us. This can come from our CV, social media, other people’s comments, the impression we make as we walk into a room, even how we greet someone, answer the phone or shake hands.

In order to manage your brand, you first need to be able to articulate it – what do you want people to say about you when you are not in the room? Write down the words that best describe you, your personality and how you make others feel.

Our personal brand is made up of 3 elements:• The look e.g. scruffy, stylish, organised, casual • The sound e.g. serious, animated, immature, fun • The feel e.g. easy-going, decisive, authentic, insensitive Put together a short sentence which best describes your brand or a three-word descriptor (mine is “efficient, enthusiastic educator”).

Once you are clear about your brand, ensure that

everything from social media to suppliers, crew agents to bosses experience it.

By the same token what does the brand of your yacht say about you? And just as importantly, what impact do you have on the brand and image of your yacht and place of work?

Again consistency is key.

Similar to a marriage, there are some couples who are solid in the image they portray to the outside world, never having a bad word to say about each other. Others perhaps reveal too much of what goes on behind the scenes, putting each other down in public and damaging both reputations. You and your yacht are no different to these couples. If you want the brand and reputation of your yacht to help you achieve the next career move, not only do you need to look out for your own brand, you also need to manage and nurture the brand and reputation of your yacht.

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Ask for feedback – someone

else’s perception is also their reality, and it’s good to know that you are presenting the brand you want!

Be consistent in the brand and image you portray, including social media.

Your behaviour on and off the yacht will impact on both your own brand and that of the yacht.

When wearing yacht branded clothing, be aware of who can see and overhear you!

Be proud of where you work.

If there are issues, deal with them behind closed doors.

A final thought from Warren Buffett: “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

Impact Crew specialises in developing Superyacht leaders, crew and teams, whether through individualised coaching or on-board workshops. Give Impact Crew a call and explore the many different ways we can support you as you grow in your role.

CREW MATTERS versatile and highly motivated young professionals. The fact that Jens has several years of experience exactly within this niche positions him perfectly to analyse the needs of the client and assess the quality of the potential crew.

Aside from the crew selection, IC is also the crew manager and direct employer of the crew and therefore relieving the owner.

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/ invisiblecrewyachting

Interview with an Invisible Crew Client, the Owner of the CNB76 Aenea Aenea is under full management of Invisible Crew from before she was launched. As her first season has come to an end it was time for us to get some feedback from her owner about our services. We were sincerely looking for constructive criticism and points for improvement.

Sometimes one’s got to accept that things are perfect the way they are!

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Before you came across Invisible Crew, were you looking for a management company or just for crew?

Initially I was looking for crew and had contact with a few placement agencies; aside from the search for the right crew I was also contemplating about hiring some management services, but not the full spectrum package.

A yachting professional recommended IC to me; there are not many companies with a focus on ‘pocket superyachts’ and it fitted my requirements very well.

Where do you think Invisible Crew stands out from its competitors?

Firstly, it is the focus on the pocket superyacht niche; the crew needed for these yachts need to be intelligent,

Finally, IC is also very well placed for the ship management because of the experience with an array of pocket superyachts; this experience is especially important concerning maintenance and crew support with any issues that may occur.

How do you justify the additional cost of involving Invisible Crew in your yacht’s operation? Is it an extra charge that buys you piece of mind or is it an actual rational investment that saves you money in the long term?

Obviously, every situation is different, but I do not believe there is an additional cost in the long term in my case. I expect that in the long term involving IC saves money and therefore adds value; this depends upon the frequency of crew rotation but much more important on the continuity that IC guarantees in the maintenance and crew management programme.

How thorough is IC in its crew selection?

As already pointed out, they have a lot of experience in his target market. Therefore, they are very well placed to identify if a certain individual would fit the job. Moreover, Jens has the intellectual and emotional skillset that allows him to do exactly that.

So if IC has provided quality crew, why do you still require their continuous involvement in the long term?

However good the crew and/ or however good the owner and their relationship, the working relationship is always temporary; exactly therefore the long-term involvement of IC is indispensable. The continuity in the crew and yacht management, maintenance, systematical approach to problems, documentation of past issues, etc will make sure the yacht stays in a better condition, and costs are being saved, in the long run.

What kind of person is Jens Oomes, the man behind Invisible Crew?

Jens is a versatile and funloving person as well as an experienced sailor which allows him to do a job he is passionate about; a fact that always creates added value.

Who would you recommend Invisible Crew’s services to?

Any owner of a pocket superyacht!

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• The clean alternative to a small petrol outboard. The electric Travel 1003 from Torqeedo, is now available in a version with a longer range and run time, due to its lightweight 6kg, 915Wh battery. As powerful as a 1.5 or 3 HP petrol outboard but with no exhaust or fuel, the motor now comes in a higher capacity battery option, and combined with the superior overall efficiency of the Travel motors, ensures the Travel 1003 C can run for 18nm (33km) at a speed of up to 3 knots (5.5km/h).

• Helly Hansen’s long finger sailing gloves keep your hands warm and protected against the icy sting of winter at sea, whilst still giving you the dexterity needed to perform at your best. The gloves are super lightweight, and being made with durable leather, they are the perfect fit for both professional sailors and enthusiasts alike. www.hellyhansen.com

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• Fairline 33 – part of Fairline’s new ‘F-Line’ series (starting from around £210,000 not inc. VAT)

• Russell Made In Britain Lace Up Deck Shoe (RRP £139)

• Fairline Yachts has announced plans for a brand new 33ft express cruiser.

This new model is the latest Alberto Mancini design and, due to launch in early 2019, will be the first from Fairline’s new project ‘F-Line’ series.

The entry-level model will feature a single stern drive engine from Volvo Penta with the option to upgrade to twin diesels. For even greater performance, twin V8 petrol engines will be available for those that seek high performance from their boating.

• Russell is the newest addition to Chatham’s Made In Britain collection.

Constructed using the finest leathers, this 3 eyelet winter deck shoe is built on a new rugged sole unit and features a stylish padded collar and contrasting heel. Made in Chatham’s factory in Exeter. www.chatham.co.uk

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with rigid keel made of rubber and fiberglass designed to occupy reduced space on board and to offer more space once unloaded to water.

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The aim is to create unique products, totally made to measure and customizable in colors and finishing, to enable yachtowners to equip their vessels with a comfortable tender, suited to the dimensions of the yacht and number of the guests, without occupying too much space on board.

The innovative patented locking system ensures, once the tender is open, all the safety and the performances of a traditional RIB of the same size. They have been designed and tested to withstand the most extreme stress...

Various options are available, such as teak covering, awnings, stainless steel rollbar, wakeboard hooks, etc. To make the best use of space, gaining comfortable and

safe seats, Extender can be supplied with the never seen single or double side seats fitted into the tubulars or the central bench seat.

Extender lines includes outboard engine models like EXT 610 (3.90 m once folded), EXT 520 (3.30 folded) and EXT 430/460/490 which respectively fold up to 2,72 m – 3,02 m – 3,32 m which have been especially engineered for sail boats or motor yachts with restricted weight limits. While maintaining the key features of higher size tenders (in particular passengers’ safety thanks to the cockpit depth) they are infact “lightweight”.

Even their internal structure and their design have been engineered to limit weight: a new manual closing system instead of the electrical one, a more minimalist silhouette, whole and not divided tubes. In Extender “family” also an hydro-jet engine model, the EXT 640 Idro (4.30 m folded).

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Vitters Signs Contact for New 50-metre Ketch Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands has signed a new order for a 50-metre classic performance ketch.

Commissioned by an experienced owner primarily for cruising, the yacht will be built to Lloyd’s special service craft rules.

Construction will start by the end of October and delivery is scheduled for late 2019.

The naval architecture for this exciting custom superyacht is done by Hoek Design and Rhoades Young Design is responsible for the interior styling. MCM, represented by Nigel Ingram, is serving as the owner’s representative. The yacht will have an aluminium hull, built in Alustar, with a centreboard keel and a carbon rig with in-boom furling. The naval architecture has been further developed and fine tuned with the experience of previous projects.

The twin deckhouse configuration includes an owner’s deckhouse aft and a central deckhouse complete with saloon. Also on deck will be three cockpits – one for the owner aft, the main cockpit amidships and a crew cockpit forward of the mast.

A large tender will be stored on a recessed tender-well on the foredeck.

Below decks this 50-metre ketch will have a contemporary traditional interior. The owner’s suite will be situated aft to dovetail with the private deckhouse and cockpit. There will be two dedicated guest cabins – one double and one twin – plus the option to convert a seating area into a third guest accommodation.

Other interior facilities include a second saloon and a dedicated gym.The yacht has four crew cabins along with a mess and a separate lounge area.

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A wide range of custom features have been developed together with the owner. “This new project is a fine example of why Vitters continues to attract knowledgeable sailors looking for the best possible sailing yacht,” comments the yard project manager. “The owner was seeking the finest Dutch quality and admired our previous work. The fact that Vitters has the experience and flexibility to deliver this beautiful yacht in time for the 2019 season was a further benefit and we look forward to exceeding the owner’s high expectations.”

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS sailing yacht of 60m, which will become the fourth vessel of the series, and the signing of a letter of intent for a 42m (138ft) sailing yacht.

As for rebranding, the Picchotti brand will be put aside for future development and all motor and sailing yachts constructed by the company will now carry a common Perini Navi branding.

This will give one brand and one company in unison.

The Perini Navi logo has also been redesigned in keeping with the image and the brand’s tradition.

AMELS Signs New 78-metre Full Custom Yacht Dutch luxury yacht builder AMELS is pleased to announce a new order for a 78-metre AMELS Full Custom yacht (256 ft) by Espen Øino with the contract signed during the Monaco Yacht Show 2017. When the yacht is delivered in 2021, it will be the largest AMELS by Gross Tonnage built to date.

“This is a particularly significant contract for AMELS and a great compliment for our Full Custom team,” comments Rose Damen, AMELS Commercial Director.

“All of us at AMELS are looking forward to working with the owner’s team and the yacht’s designers to create this beautiful new custom yacht with the absolute highest quality that AMELS is renowned for.”

While further details of the project are under wraps, the yacht’s approximately 2,850 Gross Tonnage will make it the largest constructed at the yard so far.

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with AMELS on a yacht project. We are very impressed by the know-how and professionalism that the AMELS custom yachts team have displayed during the design development and negotiations and look forward to working together towards making this vessel a unique custom yacht we all can be proud of.”

a large volume yacht with a demanding specification that will once again showcase what we are capable of in large yacht building. We have invested a lot of time and resources to develop our team and our facilities in Vlissingen for full custom building, so it’s very rewarding to start building the biggest AMELS yacht so far.”

The owner has selected Zuretti Interior Designers to create the interiors.

AMELS operates the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands, with modern, climate-controlled production facilities including three drydocks up to 215 metres in length.

“We are very proud of the trust that the owner and AMELS shipyard have placed in us when selecting our design studio to take part in this project,” says François Zuretti. “Being involved with the new generation of custom-made AMELS yachts is yet another great opportunity to pursue our commitment to developing unique yachts that are also contemporary, comfortable, functional vessels with distinct ethnic notes.”

The AMELS Full Custom team is developing the naval architecture and engineering. AMELS Manager Projects Custom Building Roeland Berrevoets, who led the development of the project at AMELS, says: “This new AMELS project is

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Perini Navi News In a mix of announcements at the Monaco Yacht Show, Italian superyacht-builder Perini Navi gave details of new orders, a rebranding and new co-operations with leading designers.

The company highlighted the new 60m (197ft) sailing superyacht Seven, which is the third example of the range of 60m superyachts after Seahawk and Perseus.

Perini Navi also announced the sale of an additional

“S/Y Seven is an important project: a challenge met successfully that sealed the start of the new campaign aimed at by agreement between Fabio Perini and the Tabacchi family,” said Lamberto Taccoli, president and CEO of PeriniNavi. “I am especially happy we chose to unite under the brand Perini Navi sailing is that the engine and launch innovative product lines.”

He added: “We really believe in the projects on which we are working. Today we announce the sale of a further S/Y of 60m and the signing of the letter of intent for a S/Y of 42 meters. The goal is to further strengthen our offering while keeping intact the tradition, quality and innovation, essential values for Perini Navi.”

Seven was on display in the Monaco show. She is designed for easy and quick navigation.

Seven is characterized by numerous technical innovations as evidence of the commitment of Perini Navi in providing its owners the most innovative technological solutions to the benefit of performance, ease of navigation, and space comfort on board. The interiors of the 60m ketch Seven were designed by Dante O Benini & Partners, Italian architects known to international audiences for their cuttingedge projects.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS billion Euro. The Group also manages 120 superyachts. It has offices in 14 cities around the world.

“Azimut|Benetti’s operation will allow Fraser to continue the growth trend that has been going on for years and has led the company to a leading position in the industry,” said a statement.

As part of its expansion, the company recently established new offices have been set up in New York and Hong Kong.

Genoa Show Closes with Strong Attendance The 57th Genoa Boat Show closed on Tuesday with a 16.5% increase in visitor attendance. According to event organiser UCINA Confindustria Nautica, 148,228 people visited the six-day show – a 9.2% increase over the previous edition.

Daily visitor numbers were also up, rising between 1014%. The number of foreign visitors reached 34,122.

“We came to the Genoa Boat Show to sell and we all sold,” said UCINA president Carla Demaria during the show’s closing press conference.

“Every segment shows successful sales performance.

This boat show mirrors the positive market trend, which, with an 18.6% increase, confirms that the sector is recovering. We have regained past sales values and we already have requests for the 2018 edition.”

Figures released by UCINA on the opening day of the show point to a domestic rebound, with total industry turnover in Italy reaching €3.44bn in 2016 – up from €2.9bn the year before.

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was attended by the Mayor of Genoa, Marco Bucci, the president of the Genoa Chamber of Commerce, Paolo Odone, the president of Regione Liguria, Giovanni Toti, and UCINA Preisdent Carla Demaria.

In his opening address, Mayor Marco Bucci said: “The boat show is a milestone for the city of Genoa and the numbers testify this success.”

During the conference, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the institutions and UCINA Confindustria Nautica with the aim of consolidating the boat show in the years to come.

In her closing remarks, Demaria said: “Not only did we keep the promises made last April 10th during this boat show’s preview press conference, but we outdid them. We held our course and worked hard because we believed this boat show was the right instrument for the market.

We committed to cooperate with the institutions and the fact that a memorandum of understanding has been signed today is without doubt very important.”

Azimut-Benetti Assumes Full Ownership of Fraser The Azimut-Benetti Group has assumed full ownership of Fraser. The company previously owned 83% of Fraser, but acquired the remaining 17% from minority shareholder V.Ships. Exact financial terms were not disclosed.

Azimut-Benetti said that the acquisition was a key step in its development and expansion strategy. The Fraser Group is the world’s largest provider of consulting services for yachts and superyachts. Its services include sales, charter retail, charter management, yacht management and crew placement. The company buys and sells over 50 superyachts each year, with revenues exceeding more than half a

“This recent acquisition is part of the strategic plan of our Group to offer the owners not only the most beautiful yachts, but also the utmost in service,” says Paolo Vitelli, president of the AzimutBenetti Group, in a statement.

“We are the only player in the yachting industry that takes care of the owner during the entire process.”

The Group also mentioned several goals for its Benetti division. They include strengthening its leadership in southern Europe, increasing its business in the 90m-plus superyacht segment, and launching the new Oasis collection.

The Azimut Yachts division will continue the “intense” launch schedule of yachts from its five collections. The brand has made sizable investments in research and development in order to fund an aggressive new-product schedule.

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Lynx Yachts – Adventure 32 At this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Lynx Yachts was delighted to reveal its new model, the Adventure 32. The first in the Adventure Series, this tough and robust 32.2 metre yacht is the shipyard’s response to the market’s increasing appetite for longdistance displacement hull vessels with large decks for tender and toy stowage.

“We are targeting a

visionary kind of client with contemporary tastes,” says Filippo Rossi, Sales & Marketing Manager at Lynx Yachts. “Someone who is hungry for new experiences and eager to explore the world. The Adventure 32 has been designed with a hull for unrestricted navigation, yet with all the available deck space she will be equally at home in the Med.” The fully custom yacht, with a hull constructed of steel and a superstructure of aluminium, will not exceed 200 gross tonnes, impacting positively on both fuel costs and the environment. Two

Caterpillar C18s will enable a top speed of 15 knots with a cruising speed of 13.5 knots. Maximum range will be 2,700 nautical miles at an economical 11 knots, with 2,000 nautical miles achievable at cruising speed.

The Adventure 32 takes her styling inspiration from Lynx’s YXT Series, soon to be followed with the Adventure 24 and Adventure 38 in the Adventure Series, sporting clean lines with a contemporary profile design.

The forward wheelhouse and rigid, high bulwarks above the and the strong vertical plumb stem bow, enable this yacht to take heavy

At 60 square metres, the main deck provides plenty of external space for the stowage of tenders and toys, whilst a slightly higher level stepped up offers generous room for a large sun pad and social seating arrangement. With tenders and toys launched, the aft deck becomes an extensive beach club with easily accessible swim platform. The sociable bridge deck offers more seating, both aft and forward, a dining table for eight and a bar. The high wheelhouse gives the captain great visibility, while aft of this is an indoor/outdoor lounge.

The Adventure 32 has options for two layouts providing accommodation for eight guests and eight crew or 10 guests and 10 crew respectively.

“The Adventure 32 is another fantastic example of what Lynx Yachts is all about – she embodies our values of top quality Dutch construction, excellent sea-keeping qualities and uncompromising style and comfort. It’s an approach to yacht building you would expect from a team who are sailors at heart with a true passion for the sea,” Rossi concludes.

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UK Superyacht Sector Reports Fifth Consecutive Year of Growth New figures from Superyacht UK, an association within British Marine, show that the UK superyacht industry experienced its fifth consecutive year of growth in 2016/17, with its highest revenue figures yet.

Despite continued uncertainty that followed the EU referendum and recent general election, the sector remains buoyant, contributing £450m in Gross Value Added to UK GDP while generating an estimated £186m in taxes for the UK exchequer. Exports also grew in 2016 at their fastest rate for seven years.

The statistics show that: • Industry revenue has grown 1.7% to £615m • Superyacht sector exports to both the EU and the rest

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of the world have grown at their fastest rate in the last seven years, with supply chain businesses finding a particularly buoyant market for their products outside of the EU • Three in five businesses trading in the sector are confident about the future • The UK’s superyacht service and support businesses continue to be world leaders • Full-time employment figures have risen 3.3% to 4,244 The report indicates that a period of transition is shaping the UK superyacht sector as motoryacht builders look to shift into larger custom newbuild projects to compete with Europe’s largest builders.

As international owners look to update the yachts they already own, UK refit activity has also increased, accounting for 58% of the manufacturing market, with UK shipyards

benefitting from sterling’s depreciation and improved cost competitiveness.

Howard Pridding, chief executive officer at British Marine, says: “Confidence in the sector is high and we expect to see further growth into 2018, despite the ongoing political uncertainty. Our sector is primarily driven by a customer base that is less exposed to economic risk, be it in the UK or the EU, meaning the UK market remains strong.”

Commenting on the UK’s position as a hub for both owners and maritime businesses seeking quality, expertise and efficiency, Pridding says: “UK designers and builders continue to be in global demand, but we must also celebrate the supply chain and support services, which really set the UK apart from its competitors.”

On rising production costs versus UK currency depreciation, he adds: “The EU is the primary supplier of marine raw materials and components for UK boat manufacturers. While costs of manufacturing have risen 5.98% between Q1 2016 and Q1 2017 due to the weakened pound, Sterling’s depreciation is a net benefit for exporting manufacturers – foreign customers’ purchasing power is stronger than ever.”

Green Marine Liquidation Green Marine, a UK builder of custom racing yachts and superyacht hulls, has gone into liquidation. The company was based in Hythe, Hampshire and employed 46 workers. It was established in 1982 and has built more than 180 boats that had advanced composite designs.

The company told BBC.com that a slowdown in large orders prompted the closure.

Green Marine had provided designs for the Volvo Ocean Race and Portsmouth-based Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) for its attempt to become the first British crew to win the America’s Cup. It also built yachts for the Vendee Globe race.

Insolvency specialist Peter Hall told the BBC that it was an “incredibly emotional” time for the company’s directors and employees. “It highlights the issues facing companies which rely on a low number of very high value projects,” he said.

The builder had hoped to gain a contract for a superyacht hull, but that did not materialise. Seven years ago, Green Marine had moved from facilities and Lymington and Southampton to a larger state-of-the-art facility at Hythe Marina, so it could work on several large projects at once.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS challenges while keeping track of financial realities.

The panel will be moderated

by Albert Willemsen, environmental consultant at ICOMIA, and include Neil Chapman (CEO of Boatshed. com), Willem Dekker (president of the European Boating Association), Jeroen van den Heuvel (HISWA membership manager), Pierre Barbleu (president of the APER boat dismantling network, France) and Albert ten Busschen (professor of plastics technology at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences).

Sustainability Sessions Announced for METSTRADE Innovation Stage METSTRADE 2017, which opens its doors in the RAI Amsterdam convention centre on Tuesday 14 November, will showcase its commitment to sustainability in the leisure marine industry. One of the key areas will be on the various items on the issue.

Two expert panel/audience debate sessions on the subject of sustainability in the marine industry are scheduled for the Innovation Stage during the first two days of the METSTRADE Show. Both will see contributions from a panel of industry experts with technical or commercial backgrounds relevant to the subject matter.

The audience will be encouraged to ask questions

and provide input. At the end of both sessions the moderator will go over the key outcomes of the debates and summarise any points of action that can be taken by the industry in the future.

End-of-life Considerations for Boats On 14 November the Innovation Stage programme will include activities on the subject of the endof-life of boats. This will involve a roundup of the latest developments from various countries and marine organisations related to this substantial threat to future sustainability, which could potentially affect as many as 40 million boats around the world in the coming decades. The session will aim to bring the subject to a wider audience, and encourage a more entrepreneurial focus on ways to address the

Adapting to Future Environmental Demands On 15 November the Innovation Stage will focus on the leisure marine industry’s plans to cope with future requirements in terms of environmental regulations and expectations. It will look at how boat design and construction techniques can be adapted to minimise the harmful impact on the environment over their entire lifecycle without reducing profitability and growth.

Ways to follow environmental trends set by other sectors, such as those seen in the circular economy, will also be considered.

Moderated by Patrick Hemp, technical manager of ICOMIA, the panel will feature Christoph Ballin (CEO/ co-founder of Torqeedo), Renaud Tourte (R&D director of the Beneteau Group Boats

Division), Michaël Steenhof (yacht building manager at HISWA) and Shyaam Ramkumar (knowledge & innovation manager at Circle Economy).

“After the successful conferences on environmental issues held alongside the two previous METSTRADE Shows, we are now bringing sustainability into the heart of the event for the 2017 edition,” comments RAI Amsterdam’s Maritime Director Irene Dros. “This will enable us to reach the widest possible audience.”

A Permanent Focus on Sustainability This perspective is also reflected on METSTRADE.com, a year-round platform which provides content, news, views and debate on a wide range of issues that affect designers, producers and customers in the leisure marine industry. The METSTRADE Online Community regularly discusses environmental sustainability challenges and solutions.

A key player in this process has been Peter Franklin, former editor of The Islander who was involved in the organisation of previous years’ conferences ‘Future of Yacht Recycling’ in 2015 and ‘Sustainability in the Marine Industry’ in 2016 in cooperation with ICOMIA. Franklin is now the environmental sustainability coordinator for METSTRADE.com.

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Warsash Superyacht Academy Announces Delivery of the MCA’sNew Engineering Qualification

of their plans to phase in the new “Small Vessel Certificate of Competence” courses over the coming months, with a schedule as follows;

The UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has brought into force a new, alternative pathway to engineering qualifications to help simplify the number and levels of qualifications across the superyacht, and other small commercial vessel, sectors.

• January 2018 start for Second Engineer (Small Vessels) >9,000kW & 3,000GT • June 2018 start for Chief Engineer (SV) >3,000kW & 500GT and >9,000kW & 3,000GT

As a result the MCA have pulled together a series of pre-existing qualifications for engineering officers leading to certificates of competency (CoC) which are restricted to yachts only, into a single generic qualification called “Engineering Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency”. The details for the new pathway are covered within MIN 524.

Warsash Superyacht Academy, part of Southampton Solent University, announces at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show

The MCA will allow the current Y4, Y3 and Y2 (Yacht Restricted) courses to continue to run until 1 July 2021 as per MIN 524, however Warsash Superyacht Academy is phasing out Y4 in December 2017, Y3 and Y2 from May 2018.

Chris Patterson, Head of Marine Engineering at the Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, says: “We recognise that the Small Vessel engineering certification is an exciting new development from the MCA. The structure

provides a progressive career path for those across several industries, simplifying the number of qualifications required and allowing engineering officers to transfer their job to alternative industries with Small Vessel CoC. We are looking forward to running the new courses from January 2018 at Warsash”.

The Small Vessel (SV) certification is for engineering officers wanting to work on the following vessels up to 9,000kW and 3,000GT; commercial yachts, tugs, large workboats, fishing vessels, stand-by seismic survey vessels, oceanographic research vessels and Government patrol vessels. A CoC gained through this route will be transferable between the above industries.

based in Hampshire, UK, the leading superyacht navigation management provider worldwide. The partnership offers a full range of deck courses including DSNM’s bespoke Bridge Operation Refresher course.

DSNM Managing Director, David Store said, “The partnership with Warsash seemed a natural collaboration as they share our ethos of providing the best service possible. Training is a key element of safety at sea and something we have been approached about hundreds of times over the last 17 years in business. We feel strongly that with our partnership with Warsash, we can offer a bespoke level of training to our clients worldwide that no other company currently offers.”

The Academy also announces at the Monaco Yacht Show their new training partnership with David Store Navigational Management Ltd (DSNM) Creative Solutions for Superyachts Glazing Perspex & Felted Fabrications Refit Engineering Solutions Air Spring Designs & Custom Seals

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While most if not all of this went down well with the majority of the world’s sailing fans, it seems Volvo board members were not all so enchanted with Turner’s vision for the future. Adding to the problem was Turner’s failure to deliver on a commitment to recruit an eighth team for the current edition of the race in time for the October 22 start date.

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Volvo Ocean Race Shock Fans of the Volvo Ocean Race will already know that the organisation behind the world’s toughest yacht race has been thrown into a bit of confusion by the unexpected resignation recently of its CEO Mark Turner.

Turner took over just over a year ago and had made some swingeing changes to the future profile of the race, including a new fearsome sounding “Super 60” foiling monohull design, a two rather than three-year gap between races, and some radical new race configurations – including the tantalising

Neither it seems had Turner’s revamped commercial team brought in very much in the way of new commercial partners – either as sponsors of the race itself or prospective backers of future entries. This is not to say the team had failed – sailing sponsorship deals are notoriously difficult to land, and the word is that Turner was excruciatingly close to signing a deal for the eighth team, but in the end, fell short of the cash figure needed.

This was the landscape that resulted in Volvo Ocean Race issuing an unexpected statement in September that plans for a 2019 race had been scrapped and Turner had decided to step down from his role as leader. It’s

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fair to say the news shocked the sailing industry and has caused prolonged speculation over Volvo’s longer-term commitment to the race.

The current race is unaffected and on a visit to the Volvo Ocean Race offices in Alicante – where I am typing this column – I can confirm that it is business as usual for the teeming ranks of blue-shirted Volvo Ocean Race staff who are swarming around the race’s glitzy headquarters building.

Slightly disconcertingly the outgoing CEO is still very much in charge – Turner has been asked to stay on until his successor is appointed – and making his presence felt, both in person and on social media.

What happens next with the Volvo Ocean Race is anybody’s guess. Much will depend on who takes over in the corner office overlooking the harbour in Alicante. Speculation on that has ranged from 2015-16 winning skipper Ian Walker (he says he not interested and

has just taken on a huge job as racing manager at the Royal Yachting Association), to past Team SCA CEO Richard Brisius (he too is likely too busy trying to bring the Winter Olympics to Sweden in his role as President of Stockholm 2026).

I have even heard pastAmerica’s Cup Event Authority CEO Sir Russel Coutts name bandied – not too seriously though – about. (He of course is now comfortably ensconced as commodore of Manly Sailing Club in New Zealand).

For myself, I’m disappointed at Turner’s decision to walk away. I think his vision and drive to shake the race up was good for it and for the sport of sailing in general. He wasn’t (isn’t) somebody who was afraid to question the status quo or afraid to be the first to try new ideas. For all that he will be missed in the Volvo Ocean Race, but hopefully he will not be lost to the sport all together.

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Oyster Palma Regatta 2017 Race Day One – Sponsored by Lewmar A glorious start to the 40th Oyster Regatta, held in Palma in association with Real Club Nautico de Palma (RCNP).

Race Day One, started with Class 1 first, in pairs at two minute intervals. With a steady 8-10 knots for the first leg, the Class 1 fleet started to close up and despite the eight minutes of staggered starts, all yachts in Class 1 rounded the first mark within 2-3 minutes of each other.

This year’s entrants included six Oyster 575s. The organisers decided to run a ‘575 Class’ within Class 2, starting all six Oyster 575s together. Class 3 followed in two starting groups of four and by 1420 all yachts had safely started.

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At the prize giving, Simon Bowen from Pantaenius kindly presented prizes for those who started best, noting that everyone seemed rather cautious in Classes 2 & 3 with the best being Lady Mariposa at 16 seconds after the gun in Class 2 and Pied Piper at 19 seconds in Class 3. Simon’s prizes started the rumblings of ‘must do better tomorrow!’

With the shifty conditions there were some surprises in the results. Bacchus secured 4th in her first ever regatta, Starry Night 3rd, Firebird in 2nd. A good win by Lush set up the challenge for the rest of the week.

In her first Oyster Regatta, WikiWiki sailed a great race taking 1st place in Class 2, plus the win for the 575 Class.

Similarly newcomers Orcinus took 2nd place in Class 2.

It was close racing in Class 3. Ostra took 2nd, 2 seconds ahead of Pied Piper in 3rd, and only 40 seconds behind

Sara Blue V in 1st.

The youngest crew in the fleet were aged 2 and 3, on Oyster 55 Shearwater, however the Young Sailor Award was won by 11 year old twins on Oyster 575 Irene III. Confident in their children’s ability, parents and crew hid below and they crossed the line with just the twins on deck. A great cheer went up when they won their award.

Race Day Two – Sponsored by Pelagos With nine of the 26 yachts taking part in their first ever Oyster Regatta, in contrast to Oyster 82-14 Starry Night with 25 events under her belt, the learning curve for some has been steep. However, some of the new arrivals have raced before. Oyster 575 WikiWiki were the clear leaders overall after two days - leading the 575 Class, Class 2 and being the lowest placed points overall across all classes.

Race Officer, Paul Jackson, bravely called for downwind starts from the middle of the bay. Babiana, the first Oyster 675 built, now enjoying her first Oyster Regatta, boldly elected for the rating option using more than one off-wind sail. Starting powerfully with her code zero, she quickly took distance from the rest of her class, hit the gybe mark fast, changing from code zero to full asymmetric, showing that she too knew exactly what she was doing.

In contrast, Oyster 625 Lady Mariposa, (last year’s winners of Class 2) took the risk of goose-winging their 140% genoa and sailing shorter distances dead downwind.

Yesterday Lady Mariposa beat Babiana, today it was the other way round. This sets out what Oyster Regattas are all about. You can be an Olympian, a Volvo sailor, a world champion, but come to an Oyster event, accept that some entrants have rarely

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raced, and you enter the Oyster World.

The 20 mile course for Class 1 and ~14 mile course for Classes 2 & 3, under the Oyster handicap system, generated some very close results.

In Class 3, Pied Piper won, Ostra 2nd, Sara Blue V 3rd, placing these three yachts only 0.25 points apart after two races. Class 2 was similarly close and in Class 1, Oyster 82 Starry Night just grabbed the day by 14 secs from Oyster 885 Bacchus.

During the prize giving, held in the fantastic Palau March Museum, David Tydeman expressed his thanks to Willii Gohl, the well-respected international sailing judge, for calmly solving a mark rounding incident between Firebird, Lush and Maegan.

Race Day Three – Sponsored By Raymarine With only 5-7 knots of wind

for most of the afternoon, Paul Jackson had a big challenge to set a decent course. Again off into the east of Palma Bay, the first yachts got away at 1345. In Class 1 the competitive spirit had developed and Bacchus engaged with Maegan in a tight match racing style start.

Ostra in Class 3 similarly showed her competitive spirit.

She hit the line bang on the starting gun!

The 3-mile beat across the bay was very shifty. Long gentle spinnaker runs back to the eastern side of the bay followed and although it was tough racing in the light winds, the sun was shining and everyone was enjoying their Oyster yachts.

The owners of Oyster 675 Babiana and the Vondeling vineyard in South Africa, sponsored the dock-party with the Batu Cada local drumming band bringing the Mallorcan village culture to the dock.

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REGATTA NEWS Adding to the colourful occasion, RCNP gave a prize for ‘best dressed crew’. The winners, Oyster 575 Briviba, stepped up to receive their award in penguin suits which they’d worn all day in the hot sunshine.

Raymarine kindly provided the prizes for Race Day Three with Bacchus taking Class 1, WikiWiki again showing her strength in the 575s and Class 2, and Pied Piper securing Class 3.

Race Day Four – Sponsored by Dolphin Sails The day started with four yachts in Class 1 separated by just 0.25 of a point with Class 2 & 3 almost as close.

The results were also close, places decided by small separations on corrected time, less than a minute between 1st & 2nd in Class 1, less than 10 seconds between 3rd & 4th in Class 3.

The Palacio de Congressos in the old Spanish town of Palma proved a perfect setting for the prize giving of the 40th Oyster Regatta. Nearly 300 owners and crew gathered together in this wonderful setting. Champagne, fine canapés and gentle chatter about the results, all helped to build the expectations for a wonderful and exclusive evening.

The day had been tough, with difficult conditions, fickle winds in the bay. Who had managed it best, who hit the lay line too early, who did too many tacks and was the gybe at mark 2 slow or better than others?

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Thanking the fleet, the sponsors, RCNP and the event management team, David Tydeman, commented, “….it never ceases to amaze me how both the first timers at an Oyster Regatta (and for many of these it’s also their first time on a start line) and the experienced owners racing fully crewed up with experts onboard – find a way of

racing against each other in a true Corinthian style – it’s a great confirmation that being part of the Oyster family and enjoying the company of like minded individuals is what’s important ..”

The prize giving started, as usual with the Pantaenius prizes for best starts. All 26 yachts had tried hard, four yachts in Class 1 less than 5 seconds behind the gun.

Overall the prize for best start went to Oyster 825 Maegan in Class 1, just 1 second behind the gun. WikiWiki voluntarily took a 20% place penalty in Class 2 for a port & starboard incident on the first beat, letting Tiger through to take Class 2, less than a minute ahead of Lady Mariposa.

In Class 3, Ostra just sealed the day ahead of her close rival Pied Piper and similarly in Class 1, Firebird squeezed just 50 seconds ahead of Bacchus to take Class 1.

For the overall results, 5 out of 26 places were determined by count-back as yachts finished with the same number of points. Pied Piper won Class 3, just ahead of Ostra, WikiWiki secured Class 2 and the 575 Class, with 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Class 2 being taken by Oyster 625s.

The evening ended with the Class 1 results for the ‘battle of the 80 footers’, with Firebird and Bacchus both ending up with 4.75 points.

The sailing instructions were reviewed, the rules checked, and Firebird was declared the winner. Bacchus had shown her strengths, and promises of ‘we’ll be back next year’ were made as the yachts toasted each other’s success.

Dancing continued late into the evening as owners and guests celebrated another very successful Oyster Regatta.

REGATTA NEWS foiling offshore monohull technology, continues.

The current 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race is completely unaffected by this change and will proceed as publicly announced.

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Volvo Reconsiders Schedule for Future Volvo Ocean Race Turner stepping down, no race start in 2019 in new boats.

Following discussions with key stakeholders it has been determined that additional planning time is required to implement the recently announced changes to the

race schedule. As a result, the proposed 2019-20 race in new boats will not take place as planned. A revised schedule for future Volvo Ocean Races will be announced as soon as possible. Volvo remains committed to ensuring that any planned changes deliver long-term sustainable benefits to the race and participating teams.

The design work on the exciting new Super 60 concept, at the forefront of

As a consequence of this review to the race schedule the current CEO for the race Mark Turner has decided to step down from his current position. He will remain in the CEO role until a successor is appointed, a search for which has started.

“Whilst we regret the fact that Mark has decided to step down from his current role, we are grateful for the hard work and contribution over the last 16 months. The leadership team Mark has put in place will ensure the race remains both a world class sailing and business platform and we wish him all the best for the future,” says Henry Stenson, Chairman of the Volvo Ocean Race supervisory board.

“Although I have decided to step down from my position, I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to lead the Volvo Ocean Race at this important time. I am

confident the 2017-18 race will be one of the best ever,” says Mark Turner.

Q: Will there be an impact on the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race?

A: No impact on the current edition of the race is expected. Mark Turner’s role was primarily focused on future strategy. The Leadership Team is very well prepared and ready to deliver an outstanding sporting and sponsorship experience. Mark Turner will remain as CEO until a successor is appointed.

Q: It was recently announced that the next Race would start in 2019, is that still the case?

A: Following discussions between Volvo companies, it has been determined that in order to fully implement the announced changes additional planning time is required, specifically in relation to the race cycle. A final decision on this will follow at a later stage. This rules out a race start in 2019 with new boats, however the Volvo Ocean Race leadership team is developing plans to ensure activation opportunities and stakeholder return using the existing boats.

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This month has been one of the best (and busiest) Septembers we have seen in years. The Cannes and Monaco boatshows have been and gone and whilst they were very positive, it is the raw data that is so good…

Whilst an increase in the number of vessels that had seen a price reduction was expected due to boatshow season, this month’s number is the lowest September since Sep. 2010 (32 vessels). This has been helped in part by a sizable contraction in the 20m-30m segment and a large fall in share from the USA, currently at 28%, down from 58% in August. Of this total of reductions, 24% had only come onto the brokerage market in this calendar year and 8% of the total came from sailing vessels. Now that the Med. season has concluded and with the Ft. Lauderdale boatshow at the end of the month, I would expect the number of reductions to increase going forward.

Aside from September 2016 which was better by only four vessels, this has been the best September this decade and one must make mention of the contraction in the 20-30m segment, which had an impact on the overall numbers. Although 33% of the completions had seen a price reduction at some point, only 12% had been reduced in the last six months and just 20% had been reduced in the last year.

It is also interesting to note that the USA’s share has fallen from 45% in August, to 29% in September. 12% of the completions were sailing vessels and all were less than 37m in length. I am delighted to say that Bluewater contributed once again to the overall tally, making particular mention of the sale of the third largest vessel sold in 2017, the 67.5m M/Y Icon.

Due to the end of the Med. season and the larger boatshows, September usually heralds a big increase in the newcomers entering the brokerage market, but once again, September has surprised and delivered its best month this decade, as can be seen above. This has been helped in part again by the USA, whose share has fallen to 22% from 49% in August. Sailing vessels were 11% of the global new entrants and their share of the total market remains steady at 14%. With the Med charter season finished, we should start to look at the Caribbean season, being mindful of the horrendous destruction and devastation that has taken place and affected so many. This time last year, there were 56 vessels available in the 30m-45m segment across the entire Caribbean. It is interesting to note that the number currently available is 73 vessels. What is very surprising is that as things stand, there are only two vessels that have complete availability between today and 4th January, bearing in mind that Christmas and New Year are worth a premium. This remains the same even if one removes the holiday period. Looking at what happens after New Year, the number increases to 25 vessels, or 34%.

All figures are given in good faith, but Bluewater Yachting and The Islander take no responsibility for any error.

As can be seen above, the total market of vessels that have been reduced at one time or another since being offered for sale, has followed historical patterns and started a small uptick (1.1%), which should continue until the late spring. Although it may not immediately obvious, September’s sales data is genuinely excellent in relative terms.

REGATTA NEWS flying fifteen Mallorca 16 September– Pollensa Unexpected changes in the RCNPP schedule meant that the first race in the Liga de Tardor series wouldn’t be sailed as planned.

Nevertheless, the flying fifteen fleet are always keen to get on the water, and the six boats that entered agreed to race anyway – as the “Liga de Tardor Replacement”.

Using our new and improved electronic start system, we sailed two windward leeward courses. The weather was wet, but as visiting Tim Aisher said, “it may be raining, but it’s not as cold as Ireland!”

Michael & Marko (Dragonfly) took the first race, with guest helmsman bringing Ffiel Good home in second, and John Leaf and Tim in Spanish Fly completing the top three.

Strangely, none of them were in the top for race 2, which David and Corrine won in Stromtrooper III, following a 4th in race 1. Triffid, sailed

by Steve and Philip Parry, recovered from a first round 6 to second, with another father and son team – Gregory and Michael Clough third in Speedy Gonzales.

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by Jonny Fullerton) 51 competitors from all corners of the UK, including one all the way from Perth, Australia, set out for 3 back to back races in Falmouth Bay. PRO Peter Sexton set a course of one windward/leeward lap followed by a triangle lap to allow the Flying Fifteen to 72

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race on all points of sailing.

With 6 races completed the championship will be decided on the final day with the top three boats separated by only 2 points. Two outstanding performances stood out today, in some slightly fresher and gusty winds. Richard Lovering and Matt Alvarado from Hayling Island SC, scored an impressive 1,2,3 to finish the day tied for the overall lead with Charles Apthorp and Alan Green also representing HISC. The other standout crew of the day was Ian Cadwallader and Dave Sweet from Chew Valley Lake SC, who followed a 6th with two bullets, to climb up into 4th position overall.

Davy/Huett also had to fight back from a yellow flag penalty on the triangle, to finish with a banker, 5th.

However, the current World Champions, Steve Goacher and Tim Harper (Royal Windermere YC) had a day to forget (by their own high standards!), dropping to 6th overall with 10,7,15 for the day.

The final race was lengthened

to a 3 lap race as the breeze increased as some big black clouds gathered bringing rain squalls with them. With the title going down to the wire the final race was another general recall but when the black flag was raised a slightly reduced fleet calmed down.

Tabb/Sherrell to take the winning gun and seal the 2017 CARRS Land Rover Flying Fifteen National Championship title.

Apthorp/Green crossed in 4th to take second overall by 3 points leaving Davy/Huett with 3rd overall. Cadwallader/ Sweet finished 9th to move to 4th overall and Tabb/Sherrell moved up to 5th overall with their final race 2nd. The Lovering/Alvarado partnership have now finished 1st/2nd/1st in the last three Flying Fifteen UK National Championships.

The first boat in the Classic division was Class President, Bobby Salmond/David Hill.

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Championships will be hosted by the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire. The event will run from 2-13 September on the waters of Dublin Bay in Ireland.

In what is truly an international event it is expected that up to 85 boats will compete with entries from as near as the UK, Europe and as far away as Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand where the most recent World Championships were held.

Next up 11 November Liga de Tardor 4 - Pollensa 25 November Liga de Tardor 5 - Pollensa 9 December Trofeo Navidad 1 -Pollensa 30 December Trofeo Navidad 2 - Pollensa

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New Year’s race - Pollensa (timing to be advised) We’ve published the full 2017 calendar on our website http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de and also Facebook @f15spain.

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Protocol of the 36th America’s Cup Released The Protocol of the 36th America’s Cup was released today at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron after a focused and friendly period of negotiation between the Defender and the Challenger of Record Circolo della Vela Sicilia following Emirates Team New Zealand’s victory in the America’s Cup only three months ago in Bermuda.

With the return to monohulls confirmed earlier this month, it was today announced that the AC75 Class of boat will be a 75 foot high performance monohull governed by the AC75 Class Rule which will be published by the 31st March 2018, with initial concepts of the class being released to key stakeholders by the end of November 2017.

the competition.

The dates and venue of both the America’s Cup Match and The PRADA Cup will be announced by 31st August 2018. The intended venue is Auckland, New Zealand with the Match to be raced in March 2021, preceded by The Prada Cup in January and February 2021.

An increased emphasis has been placed in the rules around the nationality of the sailing crews when racing.

A series of preliminary regattas will be raced internationally in 2019 & 2020 in the AC75 Class boats, culminating with a Christmas Regatta in December 2020 for all competitors.

Each competitor is permitted to build two boats, the hulls of which must be laminated in the country of the competitor.

The first boat is not permitted to be launched prior to 31st March 2019, the second can be launched after the 1st February 2020.

The rules stipulate that no two boat testing will be allowed, except by the Defender only during the period of racing in The PRADA Cup, as they will play no part in this stage of

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20% or three crew, whichever is higher, must be true nationals (i.e. citizens) of the competing yacht club. The remainder of the crew can be made up of residents of the challenging yacht club’s country defined by being physically present in that country for a minimum of 380 days over a 2-year period between September 2018 & 31st August 2020.

Key dates: 30th November 2017: AC75 Class concepts released to key stakeholders 1st January 2018: Entries for Challengers Open 31st March 2018: AC75 Class Rule published 30th June 2018: Entries for Challengers Close

Location of the America’s Cup Match & The PRADA Cup confirmed 31st August 2018: Specific race course area confirmed 31st December 2018: Late entries Deadline 31st March 2019: Boat 1 can be launched 2nd half of 2019: 2 x America’s Cup World Series Preliminary Events 1st February 2020: Boat 2 can be launched 2020: 3 x America’s Cup World Series Preliminary Events 10th-20th December 2020: America’s Cup Christmas Race January & February 2021: The PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series March 2021: The America’s Cup Match including the tantalising

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Tokio Back for Unfinished Business in Legends Race

Ten W60s were on the start line on 25 September 1993, racing for the first and last time against the giant maxis. It was Dickson’s first appearance as skipper, and he set off in a determined style.

Gothenburg, Sweden: Tokio II will represent her sistership Tokio in the Legends Race, which starts from Gothenburg, Sweden on 21 June next year and finishes in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Tokio will join Dutch yacht Flyer on the start line and is the second boat to announce participation in the Legends Race.

Two boats were built for the Tokio team entered in the 1993-94 Whitbread Round the World Race, but only one would take part. It seems a luxury nowadays, but building two boats was quite common practice in the Whitbread 60/ Volvo Ocean 60 fleet until new rules prevented two-boat testing unless both boats were entered in the race.

America’s Cup legend, New Zealand’s Chris Dickson, would skipper the boat and he had to choose between a Farrdesigned boat, or a boat from the board of Australian naval architect John Swarbrick.

He chose the Farr boat and the Swarbrick boat was left behind. But now she will return to the racetrack to make her mark.

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Tokio had already won Legs 1 and 3 and was in the lead on Leg 5, from Punta del Este in Uruguay to Ft Lauderdale, USA, when, on 7 April, she came upright as the mast went over the side, leaving her race in tatters. All hopes of winning overall were dashed as, for the last time, the scoring for the race was on still calculated on elapsed time.

Dickson called the crew to collect the pieces of the mast and jury-rig a sail. Then they headed for the nearby port of Santos in Brazil, where they constructed a new mast from the wreckage in 36 hours and returned to the racetrack. But their hopes of winning the race were gone.

Tokio II regularly competes in famous offshore events such as the Gotland Runt (AF Offshore race) and the Rolex Fastnet.

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NYYC to Challenge for 36th America’s Cup After a decade and a half away from sailing’s flagship competition, the New York Yacht Club, represented by Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association, will challenge for the 36th America’s Cup. The New York Yacht Club held the ornate silver trophy from 1851, when it was won by the yacht America (above), through 1983 - a run often known as the longest winning streak in sports. The Club regularly challenged for the trophy in the years that followed the historic loss to Australia II off the coast of Newport 34 years ago, but had remained on the sidelines since its last challenge with Team Dennis Conner for the 2002-’03 America’s Cup. The challenging syndicate will be led by two of the most successful American yachtsmen of the last decade: John J. “Hap” Fauth (Naples, Fla.) and Doug DeVos (Grand Rapids, Mich.). Since 2005, at the helm of three successive yachts named Bella Mente, Fauth and his team have reached the top of the

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DeVos and the Quantum Racing program have set the standard for excellence on the 52 Super Series circuit, and its predecessor, the MedCup, with overall series wins in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016. One common link between the two teams is Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association Skipper and CEO Terry Hutchinson, a two-time Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and veteran America’s Cup competitor. Hutchinson, like Fauth, is a long-time New York Yacht Club member.

Even though entries won’t officially open until January 1, 2018, and the class rule for the AC75 won’t be finalized until early spring, there are many pivotal decisions ahead for this team. The return to monohulls will enable the team to pool the technological resources of two elite sailing programs and get a jump on the competition.

“The decisions we make over the next six months will play a significant role in determining the ultimate success of our campaign,” says Hutchinson, who sailed as tactician for Emirates Team New Zealand in the 2007 America’s Cup match, the last to be contested in monohulls.

“The early support of Hap, Doug and the New York Yacht Club puts us in a very strong position. But we can’t take anything for granted. The race for the 36th America’s Cup has already begun.”

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REGATTA NEWS been in the TP52 class since the Mediterranean fleet was set up in 2005 and won the first ever year of competition on Pisco Sour, could hardly contain his relief:

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Azzurra are 2017 52 SUPER SERIES Champions Winning the final regatta of the year to become the only crew to win two events in 2017, the Roemmers family’s Azzurra, which represents the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda are the new 52 SUPER SERIES champions.

With three teams in the frame for the overall season title, Azzurra, Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon and Doug DeVos’s Quantum Racing, the final, last day showdown at the Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week regatta was thwarted by a lack of breeze.

Although the fleet went afloat for several hours on the strength of a forecast for marginal light winds, there was only a short period when the wind showed any promise.

Azzurra, skippered by Guillermo Parada with tactician Vasco Vascotto finished an incredibly close fought season seven points ahead of the German flagged Platoon, winners of this year’s Rolex TP52 World Championship, and eleven points ahead of outgoing 2016 title holders Quantum Racing. It is the first time since 2012 when the 52 SUPER SERIES started out with a complement of just four TP52s, that the circuit has seen three teams go into the last day each with a chance of lifting the title.

Their win reflects a higher level of consistency over the six regatta season for the world’s leading grand prix monohull class. While Platoon started out the season with a supreme regularity, second in Key West and in Miami before winning the world title and the third event of the year in Scarlino, they could not replicate that form

in Sardinia where they were sixth, slipping back five points against Azzurra.

Quantum Racing won the first regatta of the season but slumped in Miami, eighteen points behind Azzurra’s winning tally there, and losing six places on the last day in Porto Cervo in June when they suffered a mechanical failure which saw them nearly lose their mast while leading the regatta and the last race.

Azzurra won in Miami and here in Menorca – on count back with Tony Langley’s Gladiator who had their best ever 52 SUPER SERIES finish.

They were third in Scarlino, fourth in Porto Cervo and third in Puerto Portals. The winners dedicated their season win to the late Jimmy Kerkoc who died two months ago and was Vice President of the YCCS Board, a passionate Azzurra fan.

Tactician Vascotto who has

“This has been the hardest season to win, the hardest I can ever think of with such a high, high level of competition. You can see with five different teams winning regattas and for the first time having three boats in it on the final day. I just feel so relieved and proud of this whole team.

We changed our setup, our sails towards the end of last season and so thanks to the coaches who support us, we are very happy with how we worked this year. I hope this crew has a very bright future, and I think Guille Parada is the best manager I’ve ever worked with in my life, he deserves this win. This circuit was always the best circuit, but this year was the hardest year, this for me was the most important victory. You have great competition; Quantum is a reference but also Platoon with John Kostecki, Gladiator, Provezza… How many boats won races this year!? It’s amazing. I think every boat here can win races and this circuit just the best. Next year with the new America’s Cup, this circuit will be even better!”

Disappointed but unbowed, Terry Hutchinson, the tactician on Quantum Racing explained: “I am disappointed, a bit let down, the conditions were

REGATTA NEWS not easy. So much of the season is dictated by things 4-5 months ago, and the building blocks you take in each regatta. We did a lot of good things this year, but if I was to be ultra critical of us, we let down a little bit by the detail. Not reading the sailing Instructions in Porto Cervo cost us 5 points and a gear failure cost us another 6 points, and if you do nothing else, but capture those 11 points back we’d be sitting in a very different spot.

But reliability is pretty key, Azzurra demonstrated that all season long. They made some great comebacks in this regatta. They took some risk, especially on the day that we went 2-2, they battled back, that’s the mark of the Championship winning team and so they earned it, and I said to Doug on the way in, the best thing and the worst thing is all we have to do is look in the mirror. It answers all the questions. The hardest thing about that statement is we know where to assign accountability for not winning. Every time we’ve been nudged in one direction, had a bad day, we’ve always responded.

We have a new boat under construction, we have a lot of exciting things ahead of us, the whole fleet is sort of reconfiguring for next season, it’s going to be awesome! We look forward to coming back in 8 months time and starting the whole thing over again!”

“Where else in the world can we go and compete at this level that we’re competing against? Win lose or draw at the end of the day we’re all sitting in the cockpit celebrating the team and the hard work and the effort we’ve put in all season long.

Azzurra set a great standard this year, but it has been great for Quantum, Platoon winning the World Championship, Tony Langley’s Gladiator sitting tied for the top here, that part of it is very exciting as well.”

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Müller-Spreer had to be content with second: “I think the average points difference over the year is like 0.1 so it is really, really close. I feel great. If you asked me at the start of the season would I take second overall I would say that is seriously a good achievement. Right now we are a little bit tired. We could have made it, yes, but any one of us three boats could have.

We are happy. There are the teams, Cup teams coming in and why not?”

The 2018 season will start in Croatia in May next year.

Latest confirmation is that there are eight new build boats expected for next year.

Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week - Final Standings 1. Azzurra (Roemmers Family, ITA/ARG) (1,4,6,3,6,2) 22 pts.

2. Gladiator (Tony Langley, GBR) (2,3,7,4,2,4) 22 pts 3. Quantum Racing (Doug DeVos, USA), (4,7,2,2,1,9) 25 pts 4. Platoon (Harm MüllerSpreer, GER), (6,2,1,6,4,6) 25 pts 5. Bronenosec (Vladimir Liubomirov, RUS), (9,1,5,1,10,1) 27 pts 6. Provezza (Ergin Imre, TUR) (5,6,3,7,11,5) 37 pts 7. Paprec Recyclage (JeanLuc Petithuguenin, FRA) (8,9,4,9,5,3) 38 pts 8. Sled (Takashi Okura, USA), (3,8,8,10,3,10) 42 pts 9. Rán Racing (Niklas Zennström, SWE), (7,10,9,8,8,8) 50 pts 10. Alegre (Andrés Soriano GBR/USA) (10,11,UFD12,5,7,7) 52 pts 11. Sorcha (Peter Harrison GBR) (11,5,10,11,9,11) 57 pts 2017 52 SUPER SERIES Season - Overall Standings 1. Azzurra 192 pts 2. Platoon 199 pts 3. Quantum Racing 203 pts 4. Provezza 240.3 pts 5. Bronenosec 260 pts 6. Rán, 266 pts 7. Sled, 293 pts 8. Gladiator, 309.6 pts 9. Alegre, 345.3 pts 10. Sorcha, 427 pts www.theislander.net

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AROUND THE REGIONS BARCELONA sustainable boats with hybrid motors, and new gadgets for practising water sports such as aquatic bicycles and shark watercraft. According to the show’s director, Jordi Freixas, ’the nautical sector is undoubtedly going through a huge technological transformation, and once again this year the event provided a showcase for the latest trends in an industry that is going for safer, more comfortable and more manageable boats.’

Apart from the innovations on show, the almost 100 activities organised by the event proved extremely popular with visitors. Most notable, on the professional side, were the second edition of the Seminars for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups, with around 15 participants; the first round of meetings between exhibitors and visitors, in which around 100 companies took part; and the presentations of major regattas.

The Boat Show Celebrates One of its Best-ever Editions, Reflecting the Recovery of the Sector In line with the sector’s positive performance, the Barcelona International Boat Show, which concluded as we go to print in Port Vell, brings the curtain down on one of the best editions of the last few years in terms of the technological innovations on show, the intensive commercial activity and the large visitor numbers. The event, which has grown by 11% this year in exhibition space and the floating exhibition area compared to last year, has strengthened its positioning as the biggest event for the sports and recreational sailing industry in Spain.

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The Barcelona Boat Show, organised by Fira de Barcelona, has cruised through the week. Its fiftysixth edition brought together 275 exhibitors, 7% more than in 2016, who occupied a net exhibition area of 23,000 sq. m (+11%) on the wharves of La Fusta and Espanya, with more than 700 boats of which 180 were in the floating section (+11%).

According to the show’s president, Luis Conde, this year witnessed some intensive commercial activity at our exhibitors’ stands, with a wealth of sales, contacts and new business operations. This huge volume of business - some 50% of the sector’s annual sales are generated at the show- was supported by considerable

numbers of visitors with purchasing power.’.

According to Conde, ’the excellent results this year consolidate the recovery of the event, reflecting the positive trend in the Spanish nautical industry as a whole, which grew by 9.23% between January and September 2017, and also responds, in the current context, to the confidence shown by exhibitors and visitors in this annual flagship event.’

This was also one of the most innovative and hightech editions of the event.

Among the 120 new products on show (16% more than in 2016), standouts included connected boats and new apps for the remote control of boats using smartphones or smartwatches; more

Meanwhile, the recreational activities that attracted the biggest visitor numbers included dinghy sailing and water bikes, the paddle surf pool, the traditional sailing workshops, the SUP and kayak excursions across the harbour, and the Nautical Night, with live music and fashion shows.

With just a few hours to go before it closes, the Boat Show, which enjoys the support of ANEN (National Association of Nautical Companies) expects to have surpassed 56,000 visitors. The main international visitors hailed from France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Russia. The next edition of the Boat Show will be held in October 2018.

MB92 To Acquire a Share of Compositeworks On 27 September 2017 – Compositeworks (CW) and Marina Barcelona 92 (MB92) announced that, in line with French protocol, detailed plans to combine the two organisations have been submitted to the workers of Compositeworks with a view to completing the arrangements before year end. Under the plans, MB92 will take a majority stake in Compositeworks whose management will remain unchanged.

Compositeworks started in La Ciotat in 1998 as a composite boat builder and is now the pre-eminent refit and repair facility on the French Mediterranean coast.

Established in 1992 in Barcelona, MB92, is the largest dedicated superyacht refit and repair company in the world in which majority shares are owned by D-Marine Investments Holding B.V., a subsidiary of Dogus

Group, continuously investing on leisure, entertainment and hospitality globally.

Ben Mennem, President and Co-founder of Compositeworks said “This is a big day for Compositeworks, a company which has grown from humble beginnings in La Ciotat to become one of the industry’s leading operators in refit and repair. I strongly believe this arrangement provides a platform from which the two companies can lead this growing industry.”

Pepe García-Aubert, Managing Director of MB92 said “We have been looking to expand our operations outside of Barcelona and Compositeworks represents the ideal partner to strengthen our policy of excellence and efficiency of our services. CW has a strong presence in the Côte d’Azur and together, with our combined facilities, we will offer more flexibility and we expect synergies to drive better results for our customers.”

AROUND THE REGIONS MALTA

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Grand Harbour Marina New Office Launch 4th October To celebrate Grand Harbour Marina’s Capitainerie having recently moved office location to the waterfront, Wharf 4 the Palace of the Captains of the Galleys building directly opposite the Victor berths, meant there was need for an end of season get together.

The event started promptly at 7pm till 9pm kicking off with a live band helping to gather our guests. A delicious Asian buffet catered for by Bradbury was served complemented by white, red, prosecco & local Cisk beer. Invitations were sent to berth holders and extended to superyachts visiting. Having a full marina of superyachts meant the event was a roaring success with as many 180-200 people attending.

Range Rover cars from Muscat Motors and 2 Formula One cars, part of the Titan Historic Racing Team who took part in last weekend’s Mdina Grand Prix Classic www. maltaclassic.com were on view that night. These unique cars were offered on show by one of our berth holders Lord Greg Thornton to give added attraction to the activity as part of this great night.

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moving location to be closer to our clients and support them better, can definitely be justified. The marina energy has lifted considerably since we are more accessible and look forward to a good winter season ahead.

Here is a lovely testimonial we received after the party.

Dear Caroline and all team of GHM, I would like to thank you to all involved in organizing the event last Wednesday. Ian, myself and rest of the crew of Plan B had an amazing time.

(Some of the crew enjoyed a bit too much). What an amazing launch party that was. Great band, and food.... was absolutely delicious.

Particularly I was blown away by prawn green curry!

Big thanks to Michael Bradbury and his wife

ANTIBES & GIBRALTAR AROUND THE REGIONS

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Pirates Beware I doubt that Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa have ever heard of Boatshed Gibraltar although judging by the number of unique web views we get I would not be altogether surprised if they had.

Gibraltar is a great place from which to view the yachting community and all manner of famous yachtsmen from Joshua Slocum to Sir Francis Chichester have tied up at this impressive Rock. You see every type of craft here but the other day one, in particular, caught my eye. I hope our pirate friends are paying close attention as they’ll soon be getting a nasty surprise!

At a distance the “yacht” berthed alongside at Marina Bay looked like another rich man’s toy, a fast looking launch painted in grey disruptive pattern camouflage. Closer inspection reveals this is no toy but the real thing. Before me I see the privatisation of antipiracy patrols. My admiring eyes get me an invitation to inspect the craft. This is not a plastic fantastic it’s a steel motor torpedo boat recently retired from the Swedish Navy. Crewed by a tough looking bunch of Ukrainians they are headed for the Red Sea via Suez. Their job is to provide shipping

with a private anti-piracy escort. The superstructure looks hard enough to deflect Kalashnikov bullets and RPGs but what about offensive capability? The Ukrainian skipper assures me that they have no weapons on board but that is going to change before they embark on their patrols. He tells me the port where she will be armed and I think perfect! The craft called “Marshall 1” is capable of a top speed of 24 knots and has a range of 3000 miles.

Her name is apposite as everything about this story smacks of the Wild West.

Any day soon I expect to read about a naval engagement between a private fast motor launch and a pirate skiff. I know who is going to win.

This is a return to the days of privateers!

If you want a yacht of any description – except a fully armed anti-piracy patrol boat – then come to www. boatshedgibraltar.com.

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DWD Antibes As some of you lovely readers may have heard, exciting things have happened at Deckers recently as we have now merged with Dolphin Wear to create DWD: Dolphinwear & Deckers Uniform Solutions!

After decades of friendly competition this merge appears as an overall WINWIN solution… not only for Dolphinwear & Deckers, but above all for you, our lovely customers. The combined product range will include Deckers’ very chic Exclusive Collection, semi-tailored to incorporate individual tastes and styles, and Dolphinwear’s proven

expertise in embroidery and customized design. We have been so busy here with the merge and the Season finale at the Monaco Yacht Show where we were sporting our wonderful Florence Playsuits out on the quays. We even got the chance to get dolled up for the James Bond Party at the Yacht Club de Monaco with our new colleagues, with DWD being a main sponsor of the event.

Those of you who attended the Show may have received one of our fabulous DWD beach bags which were stashed with goodies and the new edition of our Sonar magazine - explaining in more detail about our merge. For those of you who haven’t yet seen a copy, not to worry, you can download it via our new website www.dwd. group. If you manage to find Wally in our ‘Where’s Wally’ competition, send the picture to wally@dwd.group to stand a chance of winning a gourmet dinner or surprise around Barcelona, Palma or Antibes - our DWD showroom bases! The prize draw will be held in Antibes 17th November so be sure to submit your entry before then!

Happy November – The DWD Antibes team

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AROUND THE REGIONS CARIBBEAN

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Antigua Marinas, Marine Services and Related Businesses Ready for the Season The Antigua Yachting industry and all its support infrastructure including marinas, marine service businesses, provisioning companies remain fully operational following the passing of the recent hurricanes but Antigua does not operate in a bubble. The region works together to deliver a great experience for all visiting yachtsmen and women. Last week the Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) hosted a ‘State of the Industry Meeting’ to share and discuss information with its membership and determine Antigua’s readiness for the upcoming season.

The pressure is on Antigua to lead the charge for the region and ensure that all visiting yachts understand that not only Antigua, but the region, is very much open for business and ready to deliver outstanding and unique Caribbean experiences, albeit with the option of changed itineraries for some in the short term. It was agreed that 84

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the Antigua Yachting Sector has a duty to promote its sister islands and ensure that brokers, owners and charter guests are kept abreast of the positive steps that are taking place to get the affected destinations open for business while reassuring the industry that Antigua is ready to react to the potential shortterm increase in business.

Because the industry demands and needs guests to experience the beauty of the entire Caribbean, itinerary suggestions will also include the Southern and Central islands all untouched by the storms and similarly ready to receive those boats whose itineraries usually keep them in the Northern Caribbean.

A large contingent of Antiguan business owners and managers attended Monaco Boat Show and re-assured attendees that the Antigua Yacht Show is most definitely on. With 60 entries to date this number is expected to grow over the next two months. Commissioner of the National Parks Authority and Antigua Yacht Show board member, Ann-Marie Martin, commented ‘It is clear that for the upcoming season Antigua will be the gateway to the Caribbean for many boats, both in terms of a base for those who can’t be in the Northern islands as they normally would short-term, but also as a hub for relief efforts being put into place by the charter yacht industry

for the islands affected by the storms. The Antigua Yacht Show has appointed Seamercy as its relief agency of choice to co-ordinate its efforts for Barbuda and the next step is to look at co-ordination of aid that will be received from the yachts to Dominica and the other affected islands.’

President of the Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Franklyn Braithwaite said, ‘Over the remaining weeks prior to season start we will be completing our normal final plans as well as ensuring we are geared up and ready not only to welcome back the boats who come each year but those who have been displaced for this season.’

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Grenada Sailing Week 2018 - Still on Track: 29 January to 3 February The team at Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week would like to assure everyone that the forthcoming regatta is still going ahead as planned.

Despite the recent devastation to much of the northern and central Caribbean, Grenada in the south was well out of the path of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Communities down here have been rallying to help our northern neighbours get back on their feet. GSW manager, Karen Stiell says “It’s more important now

than ever to show support for the Caribbean which relies so heavily tourism, the sailing sector being a huge part of this industry. The Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week is at the start of the Caribbean Regatta circuit and we are excited to see a number of boats already signing up in all classes. We have reintroduced the popular one design J24 class where we are certain there will be some fierce competition.”

Long time supporters of the regatta, Jaguar, The Blue Peter, Taz, Nickatime, Ambushe & Shangri La are already on board and its good to welcome back friendly faces like Rasmus. We are excited to see new entries Snatch, Wild T’ing & Touch2Play Racing among others, all vying for a place on the finish line. If you are unsure what is on the Caribbean regatta scene this year read this article by our friends over at Seahorse. If you are thinking of taking part in the Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week or have any queries about the coming regatta then please get in touch.

CARIBBEAN AROUND THE REGIONS all of our guests, crews and spectators with the same level of hospitality and professionalism as usual,” announced François Tolède, who organizes Les Voiles along with Luc Poupon and a large group of volunteers.

“We must produce this ninth edition of Les Voiles as a symbol of reconstruction by proposing a regatta at the same level as expected, with the same quality of service and the same degree of competition. We are going to concentrate our energy in organizing a regatta every bit as exceptional as in past years, with five days of competition, a day off, concerts every evening…the fundamentals will be there!”

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St. Thomas International Regatta is GO for 2018 Organizers of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) have officially announced the 2018 event, set for March 23 to 25 in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, will take place as scheduled despite damage to the island from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Never in the 45-year history of STIR has a fall storm, even a major one, interrupted the running of the ‘Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing’, and it will not in 2018. The host St. Thomas Yacht Club suffered some damage and the fleet took more than a few dents, but the venue for fantastic round the island races is still very much in place.

Regatta, March 22 and St. Thomas International Regatta at: www.stthomas internationalregatta.com

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Les Voiles de St. Barth: Regatta Will Carry On in 2018 Considered a high point of the tourist season on the island of Saint-Barthelemy, Les Voiles de St. Barth will

take place as planned over April 8-14, 2018.

A little over two weeks ago, the Caribbean Islands were ravaged by one of the deadliest hurricanes of the century. While it took a hard hit, Saint-Barthelemy is already well on the road to recovery, revealing its courage and energy to rise up, much like the organizers of Les Voiles de St. Barth who have decided to maintain the regatta in 2018.

“We are working hard so that the island can welcome

There is one very clear common goal: to get the island ready for a limited 2018 tourist season and as fast as possible.

The organizers of Les Voiles are sending this message to crews around the world: “Come next April, participate and discover our paradise re-found. Hurricane Irma tried to destroy us, but we have nerves of steel, and by rebuilding together, our island will be even more beautiful.”

The resilience of regatta organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and club members as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands’ business community, hotel and tourism sectors is strong.

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Interview By: Kate Tarratt Cross Go with the Glow kate@gowiththeglow.com

experience ended up paving the way for a new life for me.

When they offered me the job, I accepted.

Stew of the Month – Meeli Lepik

After that I had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to join the super yachts. It so happened that I got a job on a small luxury passenger ferry.

My experience in Oman left quite an imprint. I started writing home to my friends to tell them all about my experiences when someone said I should write a book and so I did! The book is called My Oman - from Camel to Porsche in 56 knots and was published in 2011.

What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

I was working in an art gallery and wasn’t really sure what direction to take when someone suggested I go to sea. I had hardly ever been to sea and was even afraid to take a 2 hour ferry ride.

It seemed a strange choice but I had a boyfriend from Helsinki at the time and there was a new ferry line that ran from Tallinn - Helsinki - St Petersburg. I decided to apply for a job and was asked to come and do an 8 hour trial shift. That 8 hours turned into 48 hours because someone fell ill. The sea was rough and the conditions were terrible and all I could think about was being back in the comforts of my own home but that

In the magazine article published in the wake of my book, I mentioned my desire to join the super yacht industry. Someone actually read this and contacted me to offer a helping hand. I am now good friends with this person.

She prepped me for my first job on a super yacht. That was 5 1⁄2 years ago and I’ve never looked back.

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Being Chief Stew on a new build must be quite demanding, how was the experience for you?

This has been a very interesting experience for me.

I have particularly appreciated that a new build is all in preparation for the operating of the boat. The build is quite a creative process where as the functioning of the boat is very specific to the boat, it’s owners and guests. Although it’s quite a lot of pressure it is also a very fun time, especially as I get to recruit my team. It’s a luxury to choose who you work with.

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

I don’t think there is one strategy you just have to be 3 steps ahead all the time.

With charter guests, it’s the element of surprise and for that, you have a bag of tricks you can grab from. On a private boat, the owners don’t necessarily want to be entertained, so you have to make their yacht feel like home.

What’s your funniest, most embarrassing moment?

One day I did this table decoration that I thought was amazing. The guests came along and started taking loads of photos and seemed to like it too but later the boss came to me and said, “I see you are trying but the table is not quite our taste”. He said, maybe it’s your soviet background, so you are not exposed to nice things. I was left feeling quite speechless but it didn’t deter me.

The next season we always had to have this particular organic jam on board but because of a freezer breaking down we had a bag full of berries that needed using so I made some jam. I put the jam on the table for them to try. The boss absolutely loved it and couldn’t believe I had made it. When he asked “but how could you make such delicious jam?” I had to say “it comes from my soviet background”!

What is your signature cocktail?

Basil mojito with ginger ale.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently?

I would be appreciative of the effort that goes into the job.

I would give the crew more time off and I would not own a big boat.

What career achievement are you most proud of?

The new build has definitely been an achievement. When you see how well the boat functions after you have filled in all the details you can’t help but feel proud.

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Don’t over do it with the chemicals. There are so many organic solutions that are better for your health, the environment and the boat.

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

I haven’t spent much time in Mallorca but when I was there I went to this great restaurant called Abaco, in Palma.

If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

The same advice given to me by a good friend captain. Do as good a job as you can, don’t gossip and stay out of politics.

What’s your plan for the future?

I’ve always been drawn to creativity, food and fashion. I was very close to registering my own brand MeeliMelo but when I sat down to do the financial plan I realised that maybe I should just keep it as a hobby. I love what I do on the yachts and hope to continue doing it for a while.

I would like to promote this industry to youngsters in my country so perhaps will find a way to do that down the line.

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From Ship to Shore – Antonio Rodriguez Gil How did you get started in Yachting?

I was studying in Paris and after I achieved my degree in hospitality, I travelled to Melbourne to continue my career. I ended up living in Melbourne for 11 years. It was while I was there that I heard about the yachting industry. I then returned to Europe and registered with a top agency as I was determined to enter this industry. I was very fortunate and got offered the opportunity to work on Leander.

How long did you work in yachting?

In total I worked for 13 years and just about all of those years I was on Leander.

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

There were so many high points that it is difficult to list them all. Suffice to say, I met many famous people, working closely and getting to know them well. Leander is well known for its guest lists, many of them regulars. To see such wealth at close quarters was very unsettling at first but of course one settles into the job and just gets on with it. I also was lucky to have travelled widely and get to see so many different places. The venues were ones I would normally

never have been privy to, from hotels and restaurants to private homes and clubs.

The downside is that you had almost no life of your own as you were always on call - 24/7. It’s like living in a protective bubble, never having to think of the chores of everyday life. You are protected, yes but in a gilded cage. We were paid well for our services but a cage is still a cage. I was relatively sensible and managed to save money and now have something to show for my time spent onboard but many do not do this.

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

I was restlessness, of course.

Wanting something to call my own, my own life really, a normal life! And when the ownership changed on Leander, it was never the same, so it was now or never.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

The lack of security and fear of the future. We had been so cared for that it was scary to be ‘out there’, with no guarantees in life.

What was the best thing about it?

The freedom and the knowledge that I can have a ‘normal’ life and relationship and something to call my own.

What do you miss most about yachting?

Some of the wonderful people I met and the free travel.

What do you do now?

I have my own art/concept gallery. It is a new project and quite a challenge. I only represent a few artists from Galicia. This is where I come from originally and the artists are very good and still very affordable. Also I’m very excited to say that I just signed a contract to represent the best artist on the island, Peter Grondhal, whose work can be seen in Puro Hotel as well as Palma Suit and other private houses.

I will soon be traveling to major cities using all the contacts that I’ve made over the years in the yachting world to make him exclusive!

It’s a good time to buy one of his works.

Is this something new or did you always imagine doing what you are doing now?

Its new, but I have always been drawn to the art and luxury markets and I saw the opportunity and went for it.

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

Enjoy the moment onboard. Be sensible with your money, we are not billionaires. Have a plan for your future. Anything can happen so you have to be prepared. Have a great time yes, as you will look back one day, but remember........ handbags, hotels, designer clothes and jewellery are only ‘of the moment’ and not an investment in yourself.

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NEWS 4 STEWS Opening nights invariably see a continuous string of the island’s art-lovers, journalists, photographers as well as ‘Rialto regulars’, click-clack up stairs and jampack the gallery. A vivacious soundtrack made up of laughter and chitchat prevails while visitors appraise the various works on display.

The relaxed and informal atmosphere is enhanced by complimentary glasses of cava and moreish canapés created

by Rialto Living’s talented inhouse chef.

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Pick of the Month Stewardess’ Pick of the Month from: Rialto Living - Our favourite lifestyle store in PalmaWe need art in our homes.

Why? Well, because art is part of what makes a house your home, it tells a unique story, showcases your individuality and breathes color and life into what would otherwise be an empty shell.

A superyacht is no different.

When chosen carefully, wall art can dramatically enhance any yacht’s interior. We also think framed art is crucial in interior design: it not only makes for a unique focal point but also makes a room look finished. Usually, art

adorning the ‘walls’ onboard, whether bold abstract works or realist landscapes, have been thoughtfully selected by the yacht’s owner or designer.

However, if you work for a boss who is a bonafide art aficionado, keen to add to his growing collection, you might want to point him in the direction of Calle Sant Feliu and life style emporium Rialto Living.

Every five weeks, Rialto Living’s second floor gallery hosts a thrilling new art exhibition. Expect to be overawed by works ranging from large-format paintings boasting Luis Maraver’s signature brushstrokes in deep ochers and bright blues to Estefania Pomar Aloy’s canvases exploding with visual impact, and

from Christian Bundegaard’s striking modern landscapes to the life-sized sculptures of dogs and other creatures by Damián Ramis. On the variety of exhibiting artists, owner Barbara Bergman comments: “Generally speaking, my preference goes out to local artists or foreign artists that live on the island - as their connection to Mallorca often shows in their art. Although the gallery regularly features returning exhibitors, my aim is to show a diverse range of styles and mediums.”

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And if you, like many of us (ex) yachties, have decided to make sunny Mallorca your home, you might want to have a browse around too, especially if you own an empty wall which is begging to be filled with something locally made and lovely.

Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.

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News from VIP Service School It is finally the end of the season, at least for most and no one knows exactly what to expect for this winter; courtesy of Hurricane’s Irma, Jose and Maria who have swept through the Caribbean laying waste to many of the islands. Having lived in St Maarten back in 1995 when Hurricane Luis, a Category 5 was a direct hit, I am all too aware of exactly how much work is required for recovery and how long this may take.

So, what happens if you end up spending the winter somewhere in Europe. Do you stay with your current yacht and just stick it out in some cold and quiet Mediterranean port or take your chances elsewhere? A hard decision but one only you can make. Should you decide to just sit tight until the spring time are you going to spend your time binge watching box sets, spending all your hard-earned dosh in the bars and restaurants, or take up knitting as I did one long winter in the Port of Nice (I have an amazing Alpaca wool blanket to show for it and am now glad I ignored all the crazy comments from crew).

Here at VIP Service School we have been thinking of ways

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that you could benefit from a period of rest here in Palma so have loaded our calendar with interesting courses for you to attended. A quiet winter is really a great time to take stock of where you are and where you want to take your career as well as investing in your future by taking some courses to improve your knowledge. Ok, the sceptics out there will be thinking “another training company looking for business”. Yes, we need business to survive but VIP Service School are trying to bring more to the table for interior crew.

VIP Stewardess Club We will be starting with our regular VIP Stewardess Club meetings and hope to bring the bored, lonely, homesick and cold together, so you can network, find friends and just get off the boat for a while.

So make sure you join our group on Facebook so you get immediate notification of events.

We are also offering Spanish evening classes where you can learn with our amazing Spanish Professor Miguel, who will do classes on Monday and Wednesday’s. Beginners classes will start at 18.00 to 19.30 and Intermediate classes from 20.00 to 21.30.

These courses are a block of 12 classes over a six-week

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period from early November to mid-December and for those who are interested will continue in the new year, so email us at info@vipservice school.com for details.

New On board Art Management Course New to the industry, we bring you a specialist course “On-board Art Management” which will be presented by a very experienced Art Historian from London, Pandora Mathers-Lee of Pandora Art Services. This is aimed at anyone with an interest in art or for more senior interior crew who have a passion for art or perhaps work on a yacht with a valuable art collection.

This course is spread over two days and as well as intensive classroom based work, will include visits to two of Palma’s main art galleries. This is a fantastic opportunity, not only to advance your knowledge but for those interested in art, there is an aspect of career advancement incorporated into the course. It is always good to be thinking of an exit plan as yachting has a way of keeping you hostage!

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The Power of the Pomegranate The other day I was very relieved and surprised to find pomegranate molasses tucked away in a little spice shop in the olivar market here in Palma. I was hunting it to put a little finishing touch to my Turkish spoon salad that I was preparing for a dinner with friends. I’d almost forgotten how good pomegranate molasses can be. It’s so sweet and acidic at the same time and has the consistency of ketchup with a deep, burgundy red colour. It can be used in salad dressings and sauces, in cocktails, marinades or cakes.

It can become your secret ingredient weapon for making anything and everything taste interesting, slightly exotic, and just generally delicious. You could try making your own as pomegranates are in season right now.

Steeped in history and romance and almost in a class by itself, the pomegranate is a symbol of fertility in many countries and a very popular fruit all over the mediterranean to the Middle East. The “Granada”, as it is known in Spain, is a round fruit with a thick, leathery red skin. Inside it contains large white seeds that are covered in small sacks of pinkish-red juicy sweet pulp.

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refreshing, long drinks or to marinate and flavour chicken, lamb or game. It is regarded to be a tenderiser for meat and the juice is also used to flavour the sickly-sweet French liquor “Grenadine”.

Loosen the flesh by rolling the whole pomegranate on a hard surface, pressing down with your hand. Then cut in half and scoop out the centre with a spoon. Remove the white pith, as it is bitter.

Alternatively, eat the flesh straight from the skin. To extract the juice, place the seeds in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon or use a lemon squeezer.

This anti-oxidant powerhouse can actually help keep us out of the grave and Pomegranate juice is rich in vitamin C but it also stains, so be careful when preparing them.

Pomegranates combine well with walnuts, figs, bananas, cream cheese and pistachios.

A simple orange salad can be transformed into something special with the addition of a few pomegranate seeds.

The pomegranate is very much a fruit of the old world, but you can bring it up to date a little with these simple elegant recipes.

Muhammara Muhammara is a red-hot Syrian dip. If you love Baba Ganoush and Hummus then you will absolutely salivate all over this delicious mixture of peppers, walnuts & pomegranate. Its quick & easy to make and the perfect thing for your next BBQ.

Heat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6. Put the peppers on a tray and roast for 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked and the skin is blackened. Put the peppers in a bowl, cover with cling-film and, once cool enough to handle, peel and discard the skin and seeds.

Pat the peppers dry, and place in a food processor. Add the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, molasses, cumin, paprika, cayenne and garlic. Pulse to form a thick paste. Add the olive oil and season to taste.

Pomegranate Marinated Shoulder of Lamb Ingredients (serves 4) 2 shoulders of lamb 150ml Pomegranate juice 6 cumin seeds 100ml Dry red wine 2 Large red onions 1 Lemon (chopped) 3 Cloves garlic 10 Black peppercorns (ground) 10 fresh basil leaves (torn) Pinch of salt

In blender, combine pomegranate juice, red wine, onions, lemon, garlic, pepper, basil and salt. Rub some of marinade well into lamb.

Place the shoulders in shallow glass or enamel pan.

Pour the remaining marinade over meat. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.

When ready to cook, wipe off excess marinade.

Roast the lamb shoulders in a hot oven (200cº/400fº/gas6) for 20 minutes.

Reduce the heat to a moderate (160cº/220fº/gas 4) heat and cook for 40-45 minutes, basting now and again with the marinade.

Leave to rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

NEWS 4 STEWS not for lung. Beef cheeks, isn’t there something vaguely revolting about dining on the facial flesh of animals and fish? Technically offal, beef cheeks are definitely like tripe, pigs snout, head cheese, and, for goodness sake, scrotums? Whilst a self confessed culinary coward as far as eating entrails, I can and do put my big girls pants on and get over the gag factor when it comes to devouring beef cheeks. yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com

Galley Goddess Personally I have always felt strongly that there is something offally awful about offal and I am more than happy to steer clear of eating animals innards. Not a nose to tail enthusiast really. All those gristly tubes, wobbly pinky bits, organy type tasting stuff looking like dog food makes my stomach just flip over itself in panic and revulsion.

But then again, offal has been consumed and enjoyed across ages and continents, though it is often hidden by the rich variety of terms like foie gras and sweetbread that have evolved to veil it’s origins.

Well done guys, I am a closet foie gras fan.

From Pork Blood Soup to Goats Testicle Satay, aptly named Torpedo, it seems that my squeamishness should really be unwarranted.

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in recent times have put offal back in vogue, declaring themselves f*#king cavemen with a mission to bring back the dead - and on to our plates.

Interestingly enough though, American researcher, Paul Rozin has a theory, which is, that what most disgusts us in Western society are things to do with basic bodily functions.

That sounds a bit odd, most of my friends are highly amused by them. Anyway, Rozin concludes that we are disgusted by these things because they remind us of our own animality, and closely related, our mortality.

Our avoidance of brain, liver or kidneys can be traced to our own fear of death.

Interesting. It might be just be down to an unsophisticated palate, fear of a foodie adventure or the thought of it all freaks people out. I suspect for me, it is the later.

My heart just isn’t in it, but,

A serious hunk of muscle, the cheek is working almost constantly chewing cud, so it’s tough, but all that connective tissue transforms into melting, meaty heaven when it’s cooked low and slow. Funny,I can think of a few Captains cheek’s that would qualify for a veritable feast. Carrillada in Spanish, beef cheeks are high in protein and low in both fats and calories. Tender, robust and sublime, this recipe for beef cheeks will give you a shouting-from-the-rooftopslife-changing experience.

Trust me dear Islanders, patience is the key to delicious innards and these will completely steal the show.

Check out this cheeky little number.....

Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks in Red Wine 3 tablespoons olive oil, separated 1.5kg beef cheeks (4 large or 6 small) 1 cup of onion, diced

1 cup celery, diced 1 large carrot, roughly diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 stems fresh garlic or 1 and a half teaspoons dried 4 bay leaves 1 cup good quality beef stock 2 cups red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon) 2 teaspoons salt, separated freshly ground black pepper Cut off any large, fatty membrane. Pat the cheeks dry and then season with 1 tablespoon of salt and pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in large, heavy based pan or casserole dish over a high heat. Sear the beef cheeks on each side until nicely browned. Pop onto a dish and cover with foil.

Turn down the heat to medium high and heat the remaining olive oil. Add garlic, onion and carrot, saute for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent, then add the celery. Pour the wine into the pot and bring to simmer. Make sure you scrape the lovely brown bits off the bottom of the pot. Add the remaining ingredients. Put the lid on and pop into a preheated oven (160C) for 3 to 3 and a half hours until tender. Turn a few times while cooking.

Carefully remove the cheeks and discard the thyme and bay leaves. Using a stick blender puree the stock into a smooth sauce. Then bring the sauce to a simmer over a medium heat and simmer reducing to about 1/4 until

you have the consistency of gravy - about 3 to 5 minutes.

Check the seasoning and return the beef cheeks to the sauce, cover and keep warm.

Pair this golden little gem with some creamy mashed potatoes or even sweet potato mash and garnish with chives.

Go on, you have my permission to call yourself a superstar!!

Cod cheeks in comparison are a different kettle of fish........ think scallops without the price tag. These cheeky little nuggets of heaven, try Cod, Monkfish and Skate. I’ve seen them in the market and in El Corte Ingles supermarket.

Fling them in a hot pan letting them sizzle until caramelised on the outside yet sweet and juicy in the centre. An elegant starter for all your guests.

Cod Cheeks in a Lemon Dill Beurre Blanc 1 tablespoon shallots 2 tablespoons white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter salt and pepper 6 - 8 cod cheeks 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 lemon 1 teaspoon fresh dill 1 teaspoon unsalted butter First prepare the beurre blanc, finely chop the shallots and cut the butter into

tablespoon size pieces. In a small saucepan over medium heat add the shallots, lemon juice and wine. Bring to a simmer and reduce by about two thirds, until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Now, turn the heat to the lowest setting and whisk the cold butter in one piece at a time to slowly form the emulsion.

Once all of the butter is incorporated, season with salt and pepper. Don’t forget to monitor the sauce whilst keeping it warm, whisk it often to prevent it from splitting.

In a non stick frying pan melt the butter and oil over a medium heat. Season the cheeks with salt and pepper.

Chuck the cheeks into the pan and cook about 1 to 2 minutes each side.

Chop the dill and whisk into the beurre blanc. Serve cheeks on a warmed plate and drizzle the sauce over.

You won’t find beef cheeks in the fridge in Mercadona but if you venture to a quality butcher or at any of the local markets you will be able to find them.

Simon Jones at Meat and Fish Society (info@mn2v.com) phone number 619 593 387 will be happy to source all.

Get down and get primeval, just don’t ask me to..............

Galley Goddess xx

NEWS 4 STEWS

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Stewardess Training Academy “The industry is changing”, adds Jess Barnard, founder and co-owner of the Stewardess Training Academy, “It is time for stewards’ and stewardess’ qualifications to carry more weight. Courses are an investment in ones career as well as a show of commitment to the industry and the standards that it upholds”.

The Stewardess Training Academy, established in June 2016, already offers a host of courses for interior crew and has stated that the interest and feedback has been ‘overwhelming’. “There are many reasons why interior crew have recognized the importance of training; some are not receiving adequate training due to time constraints on the job, a change in roles perhaps, or longevity restricting experience to just one vessel. It is a massive confidence boost for our stews and stewards, as well as a door opener that allows crew to step up in their roles”, says Erin Bloom, co-owner and principle trainer.

Whilst the courses are offered in a luxury three storey villa in Alaró, with an abundance of

space, the pair restrict the numbers per course to just a handful to maximise both individual attention and practical experience. Also provided is a ‘support’ network available to the students, where they are able to stay in contact, encourage each other and ask for any help or advice along the way. “We aim not only to teach, but to empower”, says Bloom. The Stewardess Training Academy has joined Bluewater Yachting in offering a ‘Newbie Enrichment Program’, so to speak; free workshops available to newcomers to the industry where they are given insight on what to expect, CV assistance, and entry level skills to better prepare them for yachting.

“Silver Service is still our most popular course as it covers most forms of service and seems to be the area in which most girls need assistance.

The Introduction into Yachting course has also been sought after, but with the winter months approaching and crew having more time available, we have already started booking the WSET Wine and PYA Bartending and Mixology courses”.

Recognising that each yacht is different, The Stewardess Training Academy also offers bespoke, on board training, as well as a service to prepare, set up and winterise vessels for summer and winter months respectively.

The Stewardess Training Academy can be reached via their website.

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VIP Service School November Courses 30-1: GUEST Introduction to Yachting Hospitality & Housekeeping 2-3: GUEST Introduction to Basic Food Service 4: Flower Arranging Workshop 6: Food Hygiene Level 2 7-14: GUEST Introduction to Wine, Bartending & Mixology 10: Silver Service Techniques 11: Food Hygiene Level 2 16-17: Onboard Art Management 18: Food Hygiene Level 2 20-22: GUEST Introduction to Yachting Hospitality & Housekeeping 23-24: GUEST Introduction to Basic Food Service 25: Flower Arranging Workshop 27: Food Hygiene Level 2 28: GUEST Introduction to Wine, Bartending & Mixology 29: Sewing Workshop

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November Cookery Course Calendar 2nd 7th 8th 9th 10th

Fresh pasta Sushi Art of plating Thai Molecular textures

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13th Advance yacht cookery sous vide & patling 15th Tapas gourmet 16th Chocolatissimo 20th 2 weeks yacht cookery course 22nd Introduction to sous vide workshop 24th Home made whole grain bread 28th Arabian cuisine 29th Authentic Italian pizza at home

Delicioso Launch New Fresh Crew Food Menu Each week in November For example: w/c 6th Freshly prepared menu, including all the accompaniments, delivered directly to your yacht or office Teriyaki Marinated Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry Served with Sesame Egg Noodles Mediterranean Meatballs in Tomato & Herb Sauce Tagliatelle Pasta Fresh Parmesan & Crusty Bread Trio of “Dunns” Cumberland Sausages with Onion Gravy Creamy Mashed Potato & Cauliflower Ground Beef & Macaroni Pasticcio with a Cheesy Béchamel Served with a Mixed Salad, Crusty Bread & Aioli Moroccan Spiced Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Tagine Served with an Apricot & Fresh Herb Cous Cous (V) Chicken, Bacon & Broad Bean Salad with Baby Leaves Served with a Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, Bread & Aioli Only €12.00 per Person Plus, Autumn Frozen Lazy Gourmet Specials Available Too Beef Ale & Mushroom Stew Chicken Tikka Masala Chilli Con Carne Fisherman’s Pie Balti Beef Curry Salmon Fishcakes

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Delicioso As we move into the Autumn remember Delicioso are all set for any provisioning needs for those of you that are crossing to the United States or the Caribbean. One of our clients has already offered to transport clothes etc with them to help with the massive

task of the clear up after the devastating hurricanes that hit parts of the Caribbean earlier this year.

Delicioso this year for the first time are offering Christmas menus designed for any festive party be it onboard or in the office.

Full details are available on Delicioso’s web site.

ONDINE UPDATE Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org

The Sweat of a Few Starts the Snowball Rolling I can’t deny it, going singleuse-plastic free is tough. It’s hard enough in a household but at events or in companies and schools, or on board boats, sourcing sustainable alternatives in our plasticobsessed society takes a huge amount of time and energy.

So … that’s the down side, but, thankfully, there are people on our awesome island who look upon a few problems as a challenge. They recognise that our need to cleanse our land and oceans of plastic is so intense that they are prepared to go the extra mile. These few are the pioneers, the guys that will make it easier for the rest of us to save our planet, the ones who start the snowball rolling and, as such, they deserve our heartfelt thanks and our recognition.

During the past month there have been a number of these legends doing their utmost to show us that plastic-free is worth fighting for.

Ariel Eder of Seeds Smart Events named his company because he was inspired to plant more trees and seedlings by the Australian drive to mix urban events with sustainable living

improvements. Here on the island he saw the work that we were doing at Asociación Ondine which led him to em-brace the idea that local events should go plastic free.

I know that the vegan wraps will be wrapped in paper, the flyers are on recycled paper, but it is a change in mind-set for everyone and sometimes mistakes are made.”

When organising Vins amb Art – the great wine tasting, music and art event in Playa de Muro – he told all participants that if they brought in singleuse-plastic, they shouldn’t be there.

These worries were echoed by the Calvia Rotary Club who were also trying to go single-use-plastic free for the first time on their annual charity walk.

However, taking plastic water bottles out of any event is a great step forward, especially consider-ing the fact that 1.5 million plastic bottles are thrown away every single day in the Balearics.

“This year it’s a juggling act,” organiser Janet Siegl said on the run down to the big event. “We are being completely strict about water because we have managed to get The Rocket on site to fill everybody’s reusable water bottles for free and there is more water refill stations available along the route.

The Cleanwave organisation have made it far easier for organisers to avoid using plastic bottles. Their mobile “Rocket” now offers free drinking water at many events around the archipelago. Their example and know-how is leading more business every day to sign up to become part of the Cleanwave network.

“Most people are in agreement with making the event single-use-plastic free, but we expect 500 to one thousand people to come and walk for our charities, many of whom will be from the local schools. If a child is giving up their Saturday to walk 10 kilometres for charity you have to at least provide bocadillos and biscuits to keep their blood sugar up, but most biscuits arrive plastic wrapped inside the boxes! With several hundred children to feed it’s

“Water is life. It has to be free,” Philipp Baier, the brains behind Cleanwave, said. The organisation helps bars, gyms, restaurants and an array of other businesses open to the public, to fit filters to one of their normal taps so that it provides perfect drinking water.

“It’s incredibly challenging,” Ariel admitted before the start of the two night bonanza.

“Just the staffing logistics of getting filtered drinking water into glass carafes on all the tables, and refilling them all night, is much harder than just doling out a load of bottled water, but this has to become the norm.

“I’m also really worried about the food trucks,” he confided, “they’ve all been told ‘no bottled soft drinks, no cling film, no plastic plates or cutlery’ but I only need one of them to not get with the programme … after all they are not being paid to come, it’s out of the kindness of their hearts that they are supporting the event.

“Everybody seems to have been collaborating really well.

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hard to know what to do. I hope that by next year we will have everything in place to make the event completely single-use-plastic free.”

“The final cost is one or two cents per litre,” Phillip explained. “This pays for the installation and an annual filter change. The business

Students with their reusable water bottles at Palma College can then display that it is part of the Cleanwave refill network and is able to sell the Cleanwave stainless steel bottles should it wish to.�

The Association is already talking to tourism giants and local authorities on the islands to try and get free water for tourists and residents alike throughout the archipelago.

Palma College is another of the trail blazers. Students and staff there are not only making every effort to go single-use-plastic free within the school, but are conducting an in-depth audit of all plastics coming into the College in their quest to become the first single-use-plastic free school.

Recognising the importance of everyone working together to solve our plastic problems, they will be sharing the knowledge gleaned from their audit with AsociaciĂłn Ondine so that we can help them and other schools and businesses to find better alternatives more easily.

Red Dragon

To all of the guys mentioned above, and to every person who refuses single-use plastic in anything from nappies to ear-buds, cling film and bags to bottles – you are the heroes. You can make manufacturers change their practices. You can set the snowball rolling. You are all Legends. Thank you.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk

Volvo Ocean Race & MSOS The 2017-2018 13th edition of the iconic Volvo Ocean Race beckons and on October 22nd, 7 teams line up at the start line in Alicante to circumnavigate 45,000nm around the globe as fast as possible. Held every 3 years, pitting the world’s top sailors in Volvo Ocean 65’s against each other, it’s an epic yachting and team challenge spanning 4 oceans that takes the competitors via 12 host cities to some of the remotest corners of the earth. Competition is intense and fierce with many months of preparation on every level taken. Its extreme racing on the grandest scale. The race culminates in The Hague in Holland and will run all the way till June 2018.

The Teams competing this time are: • Team Akzonobel • Dongfeng • Mapfre

• Vestus • Sun Hang Kai Skallywag • Turn the Tide on Plastics Clean Seas • Team Brunel

Additionally, we provide the essential 24/7 telemedical support for each yacht with a race fleet nurse and remote advice via satellite phone.

MSOS continues to provide all levels of medical support including the medical kit on each yacht, medical training for each team and 24/7 telemedical support for the fleet. Dr Spike Briggs, MSOS Medical Director has been Chief Medical Adviser for the last 3 editions.

Things get lively out on the ocean during the VOR. Previous editions have seen all kinds of injuries and some illnesses. Incidents have ranged from a head collision with front dagger board resulting in lost tooth to an infected leg that swelled up, broken ankles, dislocated shoulders, back and disc impacts, daily continual hand skin lesions and infected abrasions. On one occasion, an emergency evacuation had to be organised for a blocked bowel issue which could have resulted in a severe illness. The sailors get battered and bruised by extreme weather conditions in the deep southern oceans.

Suturing wounds are a regular event. Sunburn and extreme cold out on deck and burns down below in the galley are commonplace and all manner of infections to eyes, ears and respiratory tracts as well as

Specialised Race Team Medical Kits have been developed for each vessel with an added trauma response module. The kits are designed to handle every day issues from skin lesions & abrasions to occasional and sometimes severe trauma.

Each team participates in comprehensive medical training week sessions with our experienced Doctors and nurses which were recently held in Lisbon and Newcastle Volvo training locations.

gut (constipation & diarrhoea) issues present themselves and don’t forget seasickness. If a dismasting occurs or a yacht runs aground all manner of medical injury chaos can ensue. It truly is life on the edge for months on end at sea.

We will be following the competition and progress of each yacht with excitement and anticipation and of course patching and bandaging the battered sailors along the way. Fingers crossed for safe passage but we are well prepared in case a serious medical emergency occurs. I’ll report back with regular updates throughout the competition.

Water logged hands on board Camper Floris Oud Hamish Hoop/Camper ETNZ/ Volvo Ocean Race

HEALTH & WELLNESS Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501

loaded with Vitamin A and C to support your immune system as winter sets in.

A classic roast

November Weather Calls for Some Comfort Food Comfort food is the ultimate remedy to longer nights and shorter days. Plus with some very good TV or a movie, we’re helpless against the tide of sinking into the sofa with something hot and deliciously fatty.

But just as much as we love a good bowl of food (preferably loaded with carbs), we also hate the panic with the onslaught of festive parties, where you then have to shoehorn your comfort food belly into a pair of skinny jeans or that little black dress.

So, is it time for a rethink?

Sweet potatoes Fancy a warming mash?

Then use sweet potatoes, they will reduce the overall cooking time and have a lower glycemic load so they are a good slow release energy source to help keep blood glucose levels balanced throughout the day. They are

When it comes to your Sunday dinner increase the vitamin, mineral and fibre content by roasting a mix of winter vegetables instead of just potatoes. Including squash, pumpkin, beetroot and parsnip to provide a great mix of polyphenols to support cardiovascular health, up energy levels and your antioxidants.

Always throw in a handful of fresh herbs Fresh herbs will provide flavour to dishes and means you won’t need to use as much salt, plus support liver detoxification (those few glasses of vino with dinner!!)

Increase plant proteins Try making a shepherd’s pie with a mixture of green lentils, tomato and dried wild mushrooms instead of minced meat. It can help you regulate your cortisol levels and reduce the overall impact of stress while also aiding liver function.

Avoid white carbs When you are making a risotto choose brown risotto rice or red rice now available from most supermarkets. This will increase the fibre content promoting gut function and efficiency to keep your bowel movements regular and aid digestion. Plus, packed with extra flavour.

Get your daily oats

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A comforting after dinner fruit crumble? Well you could lower your cholesterol level by swapping flour for raw oats in the crumble mix, as the beta glucan bind with cholesterol and carry it out of your body.

Also, use ground almonds to increase protein and aid satiety.

Dark chocolate

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If you do end up craving chocolate, go for a 70% or more, dark chocolate, melt it over strawberries, these two ingredients are packed full

of natural antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals which can attack healthy cells resulting in many conditions and contribute to ageing.

Food glorious food…..

My favourite meal of the day is breakfast, and I will often make porridge, this is one of the ultimate comfort foods.

As well as being a great meal to provide sustained energy, it tastes absolutely delicious.

Made with water, almond or coconut milk, served hot or cold. Plus, some of my topping suggestions make it a varied and a very nutritious meal:Try cacao nibs and crushed hazelnuts almonds or brazil nuts. Chia seeds, fresh figs or pomegranate seeds (currently in season) and a tablespoon of bio natural yoghurt, sprinkled with hulled hemp seeds, Grated apple, chopped walnuts and a dollop of local honey.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com

Swim, Bike & Run! I’ve just returned from doing the Olympic triathlon in Formentera which was absolutely amazing, I loved every minute of it. I did fairly well and comparing my times to the winner, it’s always the swim that lets me down -

but as with all weaknesses I need to keep practicing- drills and technique. Otherwise, I just need to keep making sure my other disciplines get even faster! The added advantage of being a quick swimmer is that you have a psychological advantage driving you forward. You are in the lead going in to the bike section and you don’t want to let anyone catch you … it can be rather disheartening when you exit the water and grab your bike …. seeing that many

of the bikes have already gone and you need to spend the rest of the race trying to catch up!

Katies Rant I would however like to comment on how unfair the race is for women. In all the competitions I have done there have been a handful of women and hundreds of men.

In the last few races the men have been allowed to draught on the bike and the women can only draft with other women. In short this means that the average speed of the men is going to be a lot higher than for the women, since we usually ride own our own. It also means that by the time the men come to run their legs are a lot fresher because they have not pounded the crap out of them on the bike.

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triathlon, duathlon, bike race and so forth makes for much better training. There are constantly lots of events happening here on the island.

If you would like to know more about getting involved in one yourself - i.e competing or training for one then please drop me a line? We can ensure that your stay here in Mallorca is a variety of health and fitness activities.

For advice on fitness, exercise, nutrition, health and wellness or finding out how to start a group class for your boat then please drop me a line.

Join our STP October bootcamp class 06.30 outside STP gates Tuesdays and Thursdays.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Treatment

Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

GOUT (Crystal Arthritis) Gout is most commonly known as a disorder of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint of the foot. In other words, the base of the big toe where you would find another problem known as a “Bunion”.

Gout is not however a bunion (though often mistaken as such) A bunion is related to osteoarthritis and attributed to wear and tear whereas gout is a metabolic problem.

This means that the body is having difficulty in metabolising what is being ingested resulting in high levels of uric acid in the blood which then turns into microscopic crystals.

Uric acid is a salt made up from carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen also known as Ammonium Acid Urate and is created when the body breaks down chemicals called purines and which is expelled from the body when having a pee.

The problem is that some people have difficulty in metabolising the urate such that it cannot be excreted and so it collects in some joints,

particularly the big toe, elbow and knee.

and possibly spreading to other joints.

Gout is more common in men over the age of 40 years with 90% suffering initial symptoms in the big toe.

Causes

Signs and Symptoms In it´s acute phase, a gouty toe will become swollen and red and extremely tender. The pain comes on quickly and can appear to be worse at night. The skin around the toe is inflamed and appears tight and shiny.

The sufferer will find shoeware uncomfortable and there may be pain when walkng..

An acute attack can last anything from days to weeks if not treated. Even after the symptoms have subsided there is a chance of recurrance with attacks getting more frequent

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Foods which are high in purines can increase the level of uric acid in the blood such as red meats, offal (kidney, liver and heart) and shellfish.

Large quantities of beer, spirits and fortified wines such as port and sherry are also known to raise the level.

Some medical conditions will predispose a risk of gout, particularly those affecting the filtration ability of the kidneys for example; kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, obesity, high cholesteral, psoriasis …

Some medications are known to increase the risk of gout such as chemotherapy agents, diuretics, beta blockers, low dose aspirin and niacin.

Initially the problem will be managed medically to end recent acute attacks and also to prevent further attacks. This is commonly done using non steroidal antinflammatories, Colchicine and intra-articular cortisone injection. The Doctor will also look toward reducing the high uric acid level in the blood which is done through medication and diet.

Allopurinol (aka Zyloprim) may be prescribed, avoiding foods high in purine, reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing water intake.

Physiotherapy While the primary treatment for gout is medical, physiotherapy may be suggested to help reduce the painful swelling using cryotherapy and also for gait assessment and to provide splinting or orthotics to protect the painful joint.

Important Note; If you suspect that you may be suffering from gout you should avoid any medication containing aspirin.

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS

Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

Independently Minded As this issue of The Islander closed for press, we were less than 24 hours from a speech

by Catalan president Carles Puigdemont in which he may, or may not have declared independance from Spain for his region and its 7.5 million citizens. As you read this, you probably have the advantage over me that you know what happened, or didn’t happen.

Either way, it is yet another chapter in recent global history that builds a picture of a trend towards nationalism, that needs to be understood.

In the wake the horrors of World War II, many nations chose to band together, to build reliance and support with their neighbours near and far to ensure that closer ties reduced the risk of repeat conflicts. Organisations like the United Nations, NATO,

and and the European Union can trace their genes back to those immediate post war years. Countries like Spain, Germany and Italy are also relatively recent constructions in the form that we know them today.

million, (12%) voted for Alternative for Deutschland, an eye wateringly right wing party, again anti immigration and anti EU, the first time the far right has had had a presence in the Bundestag in six decades.

You would, perhaps expect that a modern, upwardly mobile generation for whom foreign travel, and residing abroad are common place would begin to lose their sense of place, and identify themselves as more international, but the reverse seems to be true.

Whatever has happened in Catalunya since closing for press it does seem that the independence cat is out of the bag in Spain, and if they, or possibly the Basque Country at some point do choose, and gain independence from Spain, they will also be leaving the EU, single currency, and the Schengen agreement simultaneously, which may well make Brexit look like a walk in the park.

The USA under Trump has stated intentions to withdraw from international agreements on climate change, remove itself from NAFTA, the North American trading bloc, and the man himself has previously been hyper critical of NATO and the UN. Britain has voted to leave the EU and is currently wading through a two year Brexit negotiation that seems doomed to be beaten by the clock. Scotland voted against independence from the United Kingdom, but by a margin narrow enough to ensure that the issue remains alive. In the French general election in May over 10 million people, more than a third of the electorate voted for the anti immigration, anti EU, Front National, and just last month Germany returned Angela Merkel as Chancellor once again, but nearly 6

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These large institutions, whether they be countries, military alliances or trading blocs have, by necessity been a one way deal, if nations can pick and choose what, and when they join, and then change their minds and want out, the institutions themselves become inherently weaker, so once you join, the exits are sealed and there you shall stay, forever..except as we are finding out, forever is an awful long time, and a little hard to commit to.

The Spanish constitution is so inflexible that it seems to have taken a reasonable dialogue on the collective wish of Catalans all but off the table, so an ‘illegal’ referendum was held, and the constitution was defended by

heavy handed police actions injuring nine hundred people trying to voice their feelings.

Surely that can’t be preferable to talking it through. Many thought that enforcing the will of a government with state backed violence was not ‘a thing’ in Europe these days, but as we have seen, it very much is, in Spain at least, but these days this gets played out on Twitter accounts, and live TV, rather than behind closed doors.

The global trend toward nationalism needs to be viewed as just that, a global trend, rather than a series of unrelated events. The institutions against which these movements rebel need to be flexible, and open to dialogue, compromise and change in the direction of the collective will, not rigid in the face of dissention or they will find themselves isolated and obsolete. Even an elementary knowledge of political history tells us that the only constant is change, it has always happened and it is naive in the extreme to think that you can stop change by waving a treaty paper or police baton in the faces of those who seek it.

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Rollover Relief also for Non Residents When a Spanish tax resident sells his main residence and the proceeds of the sale are reinvested in another property to become also his main residence the capital gain – taxed at a rate of 19% for both resident and non resident taxpayers - is tax deferred or exempted: so, if the total amount is reinvested in the new property the capital gain would be tax exempted if not only proportionally. Therefore, the taxpayer must have lived in the property at least for the last 2 years or had to sell due to labour questions.

But, what about tax nonresidents? What happens if a UK citizen decides to leave Spain by selling his property in Spain and reinvest in another property in his homeland? Is he liable or not for the capital gain obtained?

There have been several discussions in the past on these questions. Mainly, because in principle this rollover relief - or in Spanish

terms “exención por reinversion” - in the sale of main properties reinvested in new ones are only applicable for tax residents (as far as from the moment that the taxpayer declared his main residence for the last two years in Spain the Spanish legislation automatically declared him Spanish tax resident).

However, due to comparison with other European legislations and by means of the EU non-discrimination principles it has been finally admitted by the tax authorities that when selling this UK citizen his Spanish property he can declare himself non-resident for tax purposes: this would mean being the buyer obliged to withhold 3% of the price of the sale on account of the non resident capital gain tax (tax model 211) but having the right to claim it back through (tax model 210) if he can show evidence of the reinvest in another main residence in any of the EU member states.

Although this acceptance the tax models 210 and 211 are not adapted to said possibility so if this is your case we strongly recommend you to inform you previously with the notary, the tax authorities and with your tax and legal adviser.

LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS: ADVERTISING FEATURE “technology is a great tool but I still want to know there’s an expert behind it guiding me”.

Meanwhile, separate research has found that while only 10% of UK millennials currently use a financial adviser, over a third aspire to using one in the future. 5

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St. James’s Place Wealth Management Man v. machine Despite their digital knowhow, more than half of young people agree that, in areas of financial planning, “you just need an expert”.

Millennials – those born between roughly 1980 and 2000 1 – have regularly been the subject of broad generalisations. They are often characterised in the media as an anti-authoritarian bunch who spend their lives on their smartphones and tablets.

However, a recent study suggests that, in some ways, younger generations aren’t that different to their parents.

There’s no denying that, unlike their parents, they are the first generation to have grown up totally immersed in a world of digital technology. Perhaps more importantly, millennials have embraced technology like no other generation, and the march towards automation has totally changed their relationship with money.

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The rise of non-traditional modes of payment, for example, has pushed mobile services like Paym, Apple Pay and Android Pay into the mainstream, reducing the need for cash and cards.

The future of money management seems filled with possibilities created by rapidly advancing technology and connectedness, seemingly tailor-made for a tech-savvy generation struggling with a lack of time.

It’s all the more surprising, then, that the digital environment is not seen by millennials as conducive to making financial decisions.

The majority 2 favour human interaction for financial advice and for assistance in making critical investment decisions.

According to the Legg Mason Global Investment Survey 2017 3 , 60% of people agree with the statement “Personalised customer service is important and you can never replace that with technology”.

The results are similar across age groups too. Thus 53% of millennials – the so-called ‘digital natives’ – agree with the statement (above), as do 65% of baby boomers. 4 Similar results were found for respondents who believe that

Experts have often speculated over the extent to which automated advice will take off among the younger generation, with so-called ‘robo-advisers’ seeming ready to replace face-to-face advice. However, when it comes to investment and tax planning, there seems to be a strong preference for the human touch.

Clearly, some transactions are well-suited for the application of technology; but for certain areas of financial planning, advice based on algorithms rather than human judgement could fall short of delivering the tailored solutions which are so often necessary.

That’s why, when it comes to more complicated matters such as starting a pension or creating a comprehensive financial plan, few people do so online. And while millennials are perhaps more likely to embrace robo-

advice than their parents, it is doubtful whether machines will ever truly replace face-toface advice.

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The Boathouse THE ‘F’ WORDS….

As I started thinking about this months article, several topics crossed my mind and as I put pen to paper, I noticed a common denominator….

The ‘F’ Words!!!

climate, I do miss the seasons and after spending 11 years in Canada and several visits to the States, Fall in North America is without doubt my favourite time of year.

I love all of the elements individually but put them all together and this season is pretty hard to beat - The crisp, cold days with blue skies, the colour of the leaves, the festivals, the food and then of course there’s “Thanksgiving”.

FOOD Traditionally, Thanksgiving was a time for families to gather round a table and humbly give thanks for the harvest. Move forward a few hundred years and its more of a celebration, a time to rejoice and reflect on all that is good in our lives, to be grateful for what we have and pay homage to those less fortunate and then when we’ve finished going round the table giving our own personal thanks, its time to tuck into a feast fit for a King and eat ourselves into a food coma!

FRIDAY BRAAI DAY….

introduced to “Friendsgiving” (essentially Thanksgiving for Buddies) early on in my career and had such a good time never knew if my belly hurt from too much food or too much laughing! Since then, I’ve shared lots of special times with different families and friends and so now, every year, Deb and I always set a few extra plates around our table at the holidays for those last minute ‘friendsgiving’ invites – the more the merrier!

No one did ‘Friendsgiving better than these guys!

FLOATS & FOOTBALL Aside from food and friends, there’s two more things synonymous with American Thanksgiving, the first is watching the fancy floats of the Macy’s Day Parade and later on, if you hadn’t succumbed to a turkey induced siesta you can catch the NFL football game!

Following the success of our 4th SAffa in Mallorca Day, we asked ourselves did we really want to wait another year for a great braai??

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Before you know it December will be here and the Christmas Countdown will begin.

On Dec 2nd, we will be hosting the third JoyRon Carol Singing event – a fun and worthy cause helping children in need on the island. Live music, local school choirs, mulled wine, mince pies, raffles and much much more so be sure to Save the Date and bring along the whole family. Go to www. joyronfoundation.org for full details and if you are interested in volunteering to help in any way, please contact the foundation directly.

Later in the month, around the 15th, We have a big surprise planned so stay on the ‘Nice’ list and you might be invited to the party…..get on the ‘Naughty’ list and you’re definitely in the running for a free pass!!

That’s all from me for this month. Look forward to seeing you all down here soon.

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Join Our Friendsgiving Feast One year – with stretchy pants in hand, I mastered the art of the turkey dinner and feasted on Canadian Thanksgiving in October, American one in November and Xmas lunch in December!! By New Year I was in detox!!

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Thankfully though, it’s not just about the food, it’s so much more than that, especially in yachting where it’s not always possible to be home with your nearest and dearest for the holidays and your friends and crew become your ‘family’.

I was lucky, my first Captain was American so I was

The world’s largest parade takes place in New York City

NFL giving it their all!

So whatever your plans are for Thanksgiving, enjoy and I wish you a happy and fruitful fall season!

NEWSFLASH –time to get social on a Sunday. Now its cooled down, Sunday Brunch will be starting again in November – check our facebook for details.

Not heading home for Thanksgiving this year? Come celebrate with the rest of us and head down to The Boathouse on November 23rd for some traditional holiday dishes or just pop in for Pumpkin pie and coffee (and if anyone is coming back from The States, chuck a case of pumpkin pie filling on board please!!!)

EASY PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE Ingredients: Chilled pastry dough for one single-crust 9-inch pie 3 large eggs 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (65 grams) light brown sugar 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree or 2 cups (440 grams) fresh pumpkin puree 3/4 cup (175 ml) heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Prepare Crust Roll out dough so that it is two inches larger than your pie dish. Gently press dough down into the dish so that it lines the bottom and sides. (Be careful not to pull or stretch the dough). Trim dough to within 1/2-inch of the dish edge.

Fold edges of dough underneath itself, creating a thicker, 1/4-inch border that rests on the lip of the dish.

Crimp edges. (You can see us do this in our pie crust recipe video). Refrigerate while you make the pie filling.

Make Filling Whisk eggs and both sugars together until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and the salt. Stir until well blended.

Bake the Pie Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Transfer pie shell to a baking sheet. Pour pumpkin filling into the pie shell. Bake pie at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick or thin knife plunged it into the pie, about 2 inches from the edge, comes out clean. Rotate once or twice during baking.

If, while the pie bakes, the tops of the crust becomes too dark, cover with a thin strip of aluminum foil.

To Finish Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours or until room temperature.

Cut into 8 wedges and serve alone or topped with whipped cream.

To store, cover the cooled pie loosely with foil or plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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Altogether he wrote around eighty books but his seminal work was the multi-volume series ‘The Balearics’ (1884), a study of Mallorca’s culture and wildlife which took over twenty years to write.

In 1872 Ludwig bought his first property, Miramar, and over the years he bought more, including the neighbouring Son Marroig. He also acquired other estates along the north coast, saving them and their ancient olive tree plantations from development.

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Mallorca Days Out Son Marroig High in the Tramuntana Mountains near Deia is a large house called Son Marroig, or Red Sea House. If you visited the house at sunset, you would see why it is called that because it has some of the best views of the north coast.

Today it houses the Ludwig Salvator Museum, a memorial to a remarkable man who came to Mallorca to get over the loss of one love only to discover another.

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Ludwig had been born in Florence in 1847, son of Leopold III of Tuscany and Marie Antoinette de Bourbon.

He was also a grandson of Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany and great-grandson of Emperor Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor and Grand Duke of Tuscany. It was an impressive heritage, which gave Ludwig the title, Archduke Salvator von Habsburg-Lothringen.

might say he was an ecologist, ahead of his time. But he was interested in the environment when European countries were fixated on industry; it

Young Ludwig lived a privileged life and although he married Princess Mathilde when he came of age, disaster soon struck. The young princess sneaked off to smoke a cigarette during a parade and unfortunately set fire to her clothes. She died from severe burns, leaving the Archduke heartbroken.

Ludwig retired from court in Vienna and visited Mallorca under his title the Count of Neuendorf. He immediately fell in love with the island.

Dressed in peasant clothes, he explored the mountains, taking notes and making sketches. Over time he sailed his two steam-yachts, Nixe 1 and Nixe 2 around the Mediterranean Sea. Some might call him an aristocratic hippy while others

The watchtower

Ludwig did not marry again but he had several relationships and although is not known how many children he fathered, it is said he cared for them all.

His longest relationship was with his housekeeper, Catalina Homar. She convinced Ludwig to let her make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and sailed across the

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The Nixe Mediterranean his steamship, Nixe 2. Unfortunately, Catalina contracted leprosy in Jerusalem and died in 1905.

Ludwig’s idyllic life ended in August 1914 when World War I broke out. He was ordered him home and never return to Mallorca again. He died in March 1915 at the family castle in Bohemia and was buried in Vienna.

A large part of the Archduke’s estate is still in the hands of the actor Michael Douglas, although it is for sale if you are feeling extravagant. It includes the Moorish style palace ‘S’Estaca’ (which translates as ‘The Pile’) which Ludwig converted from a ruined manor house.

The Archduke’s main residence was Son Marroig and it has been preserved by the family of Ludwig’s secretary, Antoni Vives, since 1927. The house is a memorial to the Archduke and his

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The rotunda works. You can find it two miles west of Deia. A 16th Century watchtower overlooks the property while a white marble Greek temple style rotunda stands in the gardens.

Down below at sea level is the Sa Foradada peninsula (Pierced Rock peninsula) with its large hole in the rock. You can also dine in the restaurant which overlooks the peninsula (the house and restaurant are only open weekends in the winter). Check www. sonmarroig.com for details.

What’s On November?

Final details of events across Mallorca are often decided before the Islander goes to press. So what follows is a reminder about the exciting and varied events around the island in November.

Keep a look out in the Majorca Daily Bulletin for full details about what is on around the island. The online newspaper also keeps its

diary of events up to day.

Halloween is a great time for dressing up and partying. In some resorts it is celebrated with end f season parties. The Pirates Adventure cabaret show has a spookily themed party on 31 October.

1 November is the Day of the Dead in the Catholic Church calendar. People visit their local cemeteries to remember the deceased members of their families. Many villages had religious ceremonies associated with the occasion.

Hopefully, the British fiesta known as Bonfire Night will be celebrated in Magaluf, as it was last year. Keep a look out for details of this night time firework party.

There is the week long fiesta in Inca in mid-November called Dijous Bo or Good Thursday. The First Fair was in October but the second and

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third Fairs end with the largest market on the island which is attended by around 200,000 people. Apart from the usual market stalls there are all sorts of local traditions, food and drink on offer.

The weekend of 18 and 19 November the village of Caimari holds a fair dedicated to the humble olive. The village is in the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, in the north-east of the island. The fair includes food, folk dancing and exhibitions.

The feast of Santa Cecilia on 22 November is celebrated with a series of concerts in churches and cultural centre around the island.

Bunyola, Campos, Les Salines and Rapita celebrate the Revival of Santa Catalina with bonfires and night time fiestas around 25 November.

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Time to Tackle the Plastic Over the summer, I caught up with a good buddy of mine - Philipp Baier. Philipp started LifeXperiences more than 10 years ago – initially serving clients on Mallorca.

He helped me out when I first started Marsh-Mallows cycling events and I have agreed to help him out with his Cleanwave project…. From August onwards we have stopped using single us plastic and reduced all levels of waste… I caught up with him this week to chat to him about how it was going.

Before we started Philipp explained that they had just completed an event through LifeXperiences where 160 tourists cleaned the beach as part of their sustainable tourism incentive on Mallorca.

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Asociaciones Ondine & Cleanwave were the key drivers. I was aware of www. asociacionondine.org through their connection with the Palma Tennis Club - but it was fascinating to hear about the research work they do to help increase the marine protected areas (MPAs).

guests throughout their stay.

However, after doing the numbers, the team realised that they would need to buy 25.000 bottles of water for this group alone – and it was a watershed moment, with the realisation of the amount of plastic waste that this event would result in.

LifeXperiences started as a two-man operation and now has more than 10 permanent employees in offices in Mallorca and Ibiza.

The company now manages well over 200 events a year, which include corporate incentives, product launches and conferences, as well as high-end private parties and events.

Philipp realised that he needed to create a new model. “We live on an island – rich in natural beauty – and at that moment I realised that we needed to take responsibility and play our part in preserving the Balearic Islands,”

A major turning point for the company and the team, took place in Ibiza in 2016, when they were managing a five-day event with 1000 people. Up until this point, LifeXperiences was committed to high-quality events, which also included water being provided to

And so for the event in Ibiza, 1000 stainless steel bottles were purchased, and water refill stations were set up throughout the event at all activities. Guests were asked to take responsibility for their own water consumption and many understood and supported the zerowaste concept.

The event on Ibiza was a turning point for LifeXperiences. The company now places a lot more focus on its role in promoting sustainable tourism. All events are now plastic-free, and for example, they recently managed a 2-day conference with 140 people on a zerowaste principle. When possible, all beverages and food is sourced locally, and all water is served in stainless steel bottles from mobile refilling stations.

Cleanwave.org Born out of this shift in company consciousness, Philipp Baier was inspired to start Cleanwave.org.

Cleanwave is a non-profit initiative on Mallorca and Ibiza, which aims at tackling plastic waste from plastic water bottle consumption.

As most water from the tap on the Balearic Islands is not drinking water, people

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are forced to buy it in plastic water bottles. We consume 1,5 million plastic bottles a day on the Balearic Islands.

Only 18% is recycled – leaving over 1 million bottles unaccounted for each day.

Some plastic waste lands up in the incinerator, releasing toxic fumes, some in landfills and a significant proportion ends up in the Mediterranean sea.

Cleanwave.org is a movement of likeminded individuals, businesses, restaurants and hotels who all recognise the urgent need to provide sustainable alternatives to single use plastics. The movement sells stainless steel bottles and is in the process of creating an extensive network of water refill stations throughout Mallorca and Ibiza. Consumers are offered the opportunity to buy a stainless-steel water bottle and fill up for free at any of the Cleanwave refill points.

Collaborators include restaurants, shops, yoga

and fitness studios, hotels and private businesses, who have a water filter system, and want to be part of the movement. Each of these locations also sells bottles.

How can you get involved?

- Buy a Cleanwave bottle - all our kids have one and we take them everywhere with us!

- Download the Cleanwave. org webbapp and find your nearest refill station.

- Offer your shop, restaurant, studio or business as a refill location. Either you already have a water filter system, or cleanwave.org can recommend water filter experts to help you set up a water station.

- Sign up as a volunteer and join the Cleanwave team in promoting a plastic free world. Anyone can be part of the movement.

This Month’s Ride - Distance 35km Vertical metres - 900m BIMONT bike shop are

happy… Steve’s 3 week vacation to the States has resulted in a spending spree in the bike shop in Can Valero… double XL comfort fit jerseys, a step up in bib short padding & a new saddle. The beauty of cycling is that it works for all shapes and sizes - road biking, mountain biking or just riding your bike on one of the many cycle paths in Mallorca.

Whether it is a short ride or a long ride, getting out on the bike is a fantastic way to stay healthy. For that reason we felt it was only right that we welcomed Steve back to the group. With a more comfortable saddle and wider tyres, we felt that a short mountain bike ride would be the best thing to get Steve back on track.

For this month’s ride I headed out with Steve, Ollie & my old buddy Colin Charvis, who was over working on an event with me. We rented a couple of extra bikes from Tramuntana Tours in Port de Soller (they have an excellent range of

mountain bikes & ebikes).

Having wrestled Steve off the ebike and given him the lightest mountain bike they had, we headed out the back of Port de Soller and past the roundabout with the massive Soller Prawn! After about 2 km we turned right and went onto a gravel track. The route was a mixture of single track and wider 4x4 tracks. We nipped on the road through Fornalutx for a bit and then off road up towards the Mirador de ses Barques. Once at the Mirador, we begin our descent into the tranquil Balitx valley, lined with stone terraces of ancient olive trees.

We then headed down a dirt track, to the foot of the valley and the old farmhouse Balitx d’Avall, now a working agroturismo. Here, we stop for a freshly squeezed orange juice and are forced to listen to Steve prattle on about his rugby past, in an attempt to try and impress Colin. We then pegged it back up the valley & through Folrnalutx and onto Soller.

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Restuarant Review: Peix Vermell Calle Montenegro, 1 bajos Calle Sant Feliu, 7 Palma (La Lonja - Born) (+34) 971 079 374 restaurante.peixvermell @gmail.com www.peixvermell.com Open seven days a week from 1pm - 11pm On entering Peix Vermell, situated in a centuries old stable with a traditional stone vaulted ceiling, you are immediately struck by the atmosphere and history of the building, which is beautifully complimented by the colourful modern art adorning the walls. The restaurant can be reached by two separate entrances, either Carrer Montenegro or Carrer Sant Feliu and is only a few minutes walk from the Cathedral, marina waterfront and Palma’s chic shopping district.

The welcome we received from Misha summed up the restaurant perfectly. He was warm and charming and exuded a fun and vibrant personality that was carried across through all of the staff, who could be heard laughing and joking with the clientele, in several different languages.

A fan of Arsenal, Misha has a wealth of knowledge on all things football and sporting and was overheard extolling the virtues of Aussie Rules to an antipodean guest as if he were himself Australian. This is one of the charms of Misha and has kept locals returning to this Palma institution since it opened in 2013. Throughout the night he stopped and chatted to every single table making all of his guests feel as if they were the only cover in the restaurant.

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delicious, serving up freshly caught seabass, prawns and octopus, to name but a few, on a daily basis. There are also meat and vegetarian options to satisfy those with less

pescatarian tastes.

To start, Anouska, ever the fabulous photographer, and I, shared the Octopus Grilled with Eggplant Sauce and the Shrimps with Herbs

and Garlic. The Octopus was delicious and meaty and grilled to perfection and the flavours were beautifully punctuated by the Eggplant Sauce. The prawns were an absolute delight and they positively glowed with colour in the serving dish. Starters range from €10 for a large serving of Padron Peppers to €25 for the Pata Negra Sanchez Romero Carvajal 5J Acorn fed 100% Iberico Ham. To follow up for our main dish Misha recommended the house speciality of Seabass in Salt Crust with Spinach and ‘flattened’ potatoes. The fish itself was delicate and sweet with the salt crust retaining all the juice of the fish. What was really wonderful about this main was the theatricality with which it was served.

It appeared in a beautiful crust which was cracked, and the fish then filleted, at the table causing the scents to waft temptingly through the room. The spinach and sweet sultana side dish added to the overall depth of flavours.

Other specialities on the menu are the paellas which several satisfied tables around us were greedily tucking into.

Mains range from €18 to €57 for the Seabass for two people. All of the dishes were washed down with a beautiful bottle of Mallorquian Malvasia Ca’n Pico which complimented our choices perfectly.

Talking to Misha about his choice of style for the restaurant he said that he wanted to harness the spirit of the island, where tradition meets creativity, and to serve it up in a cosy and charming location. Fully aware of all of the hard work that goes in to running a restaurant Misha says that the point is not to be full but the point is for all to be happy and that is all.

Looking around the packed to overflowing restaurant, where as many were being turned away as were seated, it would seem that this ideal is being more than fulfilled at Peix Vermell.

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Tel: 609 614 215.

For Sale: Mini Transat 6.5 Carbon/Epoxy Proto type Recent refit by BMComposites, new engine, electrics, sails.

Perfect for 2 handed sailing in Mallorca. 14,000 euro. Ono mark@bmcomposites.com

For Sale: Ceramic coated original set of Mercruiser exhaust manifold and elbow kit. New unused, still in original packaging.

Suitable for small block Mercruiser. Manifold part numbers: 860246A15 (Manifold) Elbow Asy part number: 807988A03. Palma area. Price: €800 ono. Edwin, 645 679 130.

For Sale: Land Rover Freelander Diesel 2004, New Tyres, New Brakes, Silver, Reliable, Good condition. €6,200.00 Call Martin 647 188 180.

For Sale: Rib nautica 5.2m yamaha 115 hp 2013 engine hours 717 new tubes 2013 loads of extras ski pole vhf bathing ladder etc ex yacht tender well maintained. Owner bought bigger rib. 12000€. 626 765 876.

For Sale: 49er for sale. Hullnr: 322 / ISAF. 2 Genackers,beach trolly. Boat is rigged up and ready to sail in CNA Arenal. 3000 € / Negotiable, pictures can be sent Contact Thomas 666 978 700.

For Sale: Liferaft 8 person Plastimar Ocean 9650 last serviced march 2016, offers over 300€. Paul on 619 405 255.

For Sale: Car for Sale. Opel Corsa 2001 Automatic/tiptronic.

Great runabout - 1500€. Alan Muir 637 692 016. alan@ beaumontproprties.com

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For Sale: Beneteau First Class 8 1988. Length: 8m. Lifting Keel.

Large sun awning. Deck shower.

Swim ladder. 2 main sails, 2 jobs and a spinnaker. Sleeps 4. Spanish flag. Suzuki 4 stroke. €4000.

Contact Sam: 628 414 880 samdrew23@hotmail.com

For Sale: Mercury 4.3m Ocean Runner RIB with Mercury EFI 30hp outboard. Good yacht tender or fast runabout. New June 2015 - motor under 3-year transferable warranty. 10 year Hypalon warranty on tubes. Oars, battery, fuel tank, navigation light etc. Cost 10,000 US$ new. €4,000 or best offer. In STP for viewing.

Guy +44 7444 295 894 guy.oury@rocketmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Wanted: Old small wooden boats. Don’t have to be sea worthy! Also old buoys and life rings. Please call Deborah 699 569 934.

Wanted: Spinnaker or whisker pole for Beneteau 473. Around 5.5metres- Tel: 622 633 028

For Sale: Hobie cat FX ONE, 17 foot. Very little use. 2008. Ready to sail. Main, jib and genaker.

Covers. Beach trolley and road trolley. All in immaculate condition. 6000€. More details call Justo 606 374 421.

For Sale: 2 x Jet Skis in very good condition. Fully serviced and overhauled engines. Well maintained Seadoo RXT for 5450€ and Yamaha Jet 2450€ negotiable. Serious buyers please PM. Derek 655 444 687.

Go Sailing: How would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80. You’ll never regret it. Interested? Drop me a mail at michael@ffast.org and we’ll arrange something.

FOR RENT : Available immediately. Newly renovated furnished three bedroom / two bathroom country house in between Pina and Sencelles. 25/30 minutes from Palma. Very quiet surrounded by forest. Ideally long-term rental but short term considered 1350 p.c.m plus bills. Simon 619 593 387.

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS / EMPLOYMENT Job Vacancy: Fairline South Mallorca are seeking a new member to join our growing team. We’re looking for a permanent, full-time yacht fleet engineer. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years yachting experience in a hands-on role.

You´ll need: Broad knowledge of engineering and mechanical systems. Experience of electrical repairs. Working experience of motor yachts. Experience in painting and varnishing. Some woodworking skills. An ability to troubleshoot problems onboard.

A knowledge of Fairline yachts is an advantage. Additionally, you will need to possess the following: Have the right to work legally in Spain. A full, clean drivers licence. A friendly ‘can do’ attitude. A pro-active approach to tasks. Be able to work unsupervised. Speak English & Spanish (others languages are advantageous). Checkable references. A working knowledge of Windows software. A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience.

In addition, a vehicle & telephone will be provided. Applications

by CV only to: andrew@ fairlinesouthmallorca.com Job Vacancy: BM Composites are looking to employ a storeman to work in our workshop in Son Castello. Role includes checking stock in and out, delivering stock and liaising with suppliers. Must have reasonable level of Spanish and driving licence. Please contact info@bmcomposites.com

Job Vacancy: Looking for a charismatic Foreman for our busy metalwork/nautical welding and fabrication company in Palma de Mallorca. The job would include public relations, communicating with clients, creating working drawings, pricing and quality control. You should have a background in structural marine engineering, preferably from within the yachting industry.

The ability to design is required.

Knowledge of Autocad and welding experience would be advantageous but not essential.

English as a native tongue and good Spanish are absolutely required. Ideal for an ex-captain/ enginner looking for a job onshore. Contact +34 646 281 532 or send CVs to info@ rubendonaquewelding.com Job Vacancy: English All-rounder for customer attention. Technical & Spanish Knowledge preferred.

A bit of sales skills, technical knowledge, IT user knowledge and if possible sea trial etc. oliver@fjordyachts.de or info@mariventyachts.com Job Vacancy: Senior Diesel Engineer: To strengthen our enthusiastic team of specialists, we are looking for a Senior Diesel Engineer. Candidates should be experienced with trouble shooting, maintenance and installation of marine generators & propulsion systems. Electrical knowledge on AC/DC systems would be an additional value.

English speaking is required. palma@cornelisjongkind.nl

Seeking Position: Chef available for onshore crew chef/replacement /or offshore based in Palma, lots of experience & references available. Charlotte: 699 378 942 stonecharlotte@hotmail.com.

Job Vacancy: We currently have vacancies for Marine Electricians preferably with yacht experience.

Good written and spoken English essential. We also accept applicants with autonomo status.

Apply at: info@etechyachting.com Job Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma is looking for expierenced Sales Persons for their shops in Palma, Santa Ponsa & Alcudia, preferably with yacht experience. Duties including attending and advising customers, sales promotion & making orders. Smart appearance & good manner. Good standard of English & Spanish necessary. Yearround contract with excellent terms & conditions. Apply to katharina@ycp.com.es Job Vacancy: Oyster Yachts Palma de Mallorca. Freelance/ autonomo shipwright required for refit work, September to December. Please contact Elvira at Oyster Yachts. +34 971 287 474

FOR RENT For Rent: Studio Apartment Costa de la Calma: quiet residential area with sea view.

Recently renovated with furniture. Good location with shops, restaurants and public transport. €520 plus elec.

Clive Walker (+34) 636 335 043.

For Rent: Casa del Roble in Calle Catalunya, next to Paseo Mallorca, central Palma. 100m2 shop/commercial premises in busy street with large picture window. Newly tiled and excellent decorative order.

8,000 euros for shop ready which includes new lighting and electrics, 3 air conditioning units and air conditioning curtain, disabled ramp, store room with shelving, cloakroom, 2 lit external signs, alarm, fire extinguishers, till and fridge etc. This includes passing over the engineers report which is expensive and time consuming in itself etc. Conforms to all new regulations. Rent 1300 euros pcm. Please contact us for more information on 689407094 or info@casadelroble.eu or visit us Mon-Fri between 10.00 – 14.00.

Room Wanted: Close to Porto Pi for female (non drinker/ non smoker) reception teacher (5 nights a week, term time).

Very clean/tidy. Ideal for family requiring baby sitter/help with homework or someone needing a house sitter. anita@ casadelroble.eu Tel:689 407 094.

For Rent: Mooring Santa Ponsa Marina. 7 metres x 2 metres.

300 euros on yearly basis per month. 400 euros for summer months only. Tel. 608 630 448.

For Rent: Palma Marine Hub: Co-working office spaces for rent. 158 SQM office in Marivent with a shared kitchen, bathroom, meeting room and lift. Spacious, air conditioned offices. Monthly rental includes all bills and high speed internet Free parking on the road. Please contact Melanie Winters for more information: +34 646 897378.

For Rent: Commercial Premises 200 square mt2, ground floor, 80mt from Club de Mar, completely renovated, two bathrooms, private parking to the rear, 1.800,00€ per month.

Tel: 609 614 215.

For Rent: Offices / Retail Space to Rent. Commercial premises for rent in Port Calanova. A total of 300 square mt2, divisible, are available for rental purposes and ideal for commercial offices or shops. The marina, with 174 berths, is running an extensive upgrade of all facilities and services with an ample onsite car parking and watersports activities all year round. For further information please contact: comercial@portcalanova.com For Rent: Club De Mar Medical.

English speaking GP Practice in Porto Pi. Our main client base is the yachting community and our goal is to build a one-stopshop pre hospital care facility.

Within our office suite, we have 3 practice rooms to rent, from €650.00 pcm ono. Please contact us on: 639 949 125.

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Fairline Targa 48 1999 149,500 € VAT Paid

Well maintained Fairline Targa 48 powered by twin 470hp Volvo Penta turbo diesel engines. Very well updated and following things have been renewed: generator, teak laid cockpit and bathing platform, batteries, cockpit cushions, cover, carpets, interior woodwork varnished, etc. Furthermore equipped with: hydraulic trim tabs, electric bow- and stern thruster, complete navigation equipment, airconditioning, electric toilets, dinghy with electro motor, life raft, etc. Contact us for the detailed spec list and/or view our comprehensive photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

Princess 82 2014 2,950,000 € VAT Not Paid Lying Italy An incredibly well-kept example of the Princess 82 model. She was built in 2014 and has only had one owner from new. Powered by twin MTU 10V M94 1624hp engines. Luxurious accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 double cabins with additional crew accommodation.

She was extensively customised for her owner and features every conceivable extra on board. Part exchange considered.

Sundeck SY550 Available for delivery March 2018 from 950,000 € Vat Not Paid

20 offices throughout UK and Europe Muelle Golondrinas (behind the Boathouse Restaurant) Palma de Mallorca, Spain T. +34 971 096 524 M. +34 685 282822 palma@westwateryachtsales.com www.westwateryachtsales.com www.NYBpalma.com

Sundeck SY550 designed by Maurizio Zuccheri and built by Sundeck Yachts, Italy, to exacting standards. The Sundeck SY550 offers long range cruising at economical displacement speed or fast cruising at 18knots, with a top speed of 25knots. All yachts are semi-custom and finished to the buyers exact requirements. Available with a 3 cabin en suite or 4 cabin configuration, and offering a vast array of options including Seakeeper stabilizer and Yachtcontoller system. “We require more boats for our busy brokerage with waiting clients”

Princess 72 2014 1,900,000 € VAT Paid

Very low hours; immaculate with full med spec inc HT, zero speed stabilizer and water maker. Jump the 2 year wait for a new build and get an as new boat for a fraction of the price!

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Kelly Archer Van de Stadt 78 2000 1,750,000 € VAT Not Paid Kelly Archer Van der Stadt 78, Built in New Zealand in 2000 and recently offered for sale. Fully refurbished in 2014, 2015 and 2016, DOUBLE X is in excellent condition and has always been maintained by a Professional Captain. This Blue Water Cruising Yacht is a superb ocean going vessel. Easily handled by minimal crew and immensely comfortable for owners plus 4-5 guests with crew in separate accommodation. USA flag. The yacht has been equipped to be self-sufficient for long periods, with large fuel tanks giving a range of 2,600 miles.

KEEWAYDIN Palmer Johnson Aluminium ketch 33.5m / 110ft.

1995 / 2015 2,100,000 USD

Simon Turner Broker simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 639 701 234 www.northropandjohnson.com

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS 2008

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca

KEEWAYDIN is a pilothouse cutter headed performance cruising ketch with centre-board, designed and built for a comfortable life on board and for world cruising. She is an ideal second home on the water. Impeccably maintained and improved, refit in 2010 and further works in 2015. 6 guests in 3 guest rooms plus 5 crew. The low USD helps make her great value. View in Badalona.

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS, 2008, all GRP with blue hull. Yanmar turbo diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, reverse cycle air conditioning, in-mast furling, Harken winches. Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins, master en-suite, twin aft cabin, also en-suite. Crew cabin forward.

Raymarine navigation equipment, safety gear, bimini, sprayhood. Private use only. Lying Valencia, price to be agreed shortly.

XO 250 Open 2015 63,000 € VAT Paid

XO 250 Open, 2015 with aluminium hull, GRP topsides and Esthec composite decks. Evinrude 250hp petrol outboard engine. Pretty little speed boat with plenty of seating, large bimini, and fast enough to water ski. Lying Mallorca and priced at 63,000 euros Tax paid.

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Contact: +34 693 724 020 info@i3composites.com www.i3composites.com

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