The Islander Magazine - November 2018

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islander Spirit Yachts Feature ACREW Crew Awards Report Monaco Yacht Show Round Up

November 2018 ISSUE 255

Sail GP Launch Yacht Aid Global Update Richard Hadida Interview

Photo: Red Arrows at Monaco Yacht Show © Stuart Pearce - www.yacht-shot.com

dear islander Since writing my last column, we visited the Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September, and had a very busy few days, based mainly in Acrew’s Rascasse lounge.

It was great to meet with clients and friends, old and new, especially on the Thursday when we sponsored the lunch at Rascasse. Later that day we were treated to a very special evening by e3 Systems, on White Rose of Drachs, a beautiful 65 mtr Motoryacht, where we saw the most amazing magician/mentalist I have ever seen. I still don’t know how he split my euro coin in half!!

The following week, we helped organise a fundraising event along with Palma Yacht Crew and The Corner Bar, to buy Seabins for Palma. We managed to raise over 7,000 euro which will buy two Seabins, to be placed in Club de Mar. A huge thank you to all the companies who donated raffle prizes and to those who came along (around 400) and bought raffle tickets, it was a great community effort.

It’s been great to STP filling up with what seems to be more larger yachts than normal, which maybe as a result of the new 1000Ton travel lift, now operating in STP. Also, good to see new companies starting up in the area, and we wish them all well.

The Oyster regatta was held at RCNP earlier last month, and by all accounts was a roaring success. The new owner of Oyster, Richard Hadida, put more budget in to the event than the previous regime and was greatly enjoyed by owners, families and crew alike. We have a report on the regatta and an interview with Richard in this issue.

The month also saw the very first Crew “Oscars” awards, organised

by ACREW in Nice, with a theme of The Great Gatsby. The evening was a huge success and Acrew deserve huge congratulations in this initiative. The Islander was a sponsor of one of the awards, Captain (any class) which was won by Captain Rafael Cervantes Mataix of Motor Yacht Azteca.

This month sees the annual pilgrimage to Amsterdam and METS, one of the best shows of the year in my opinion. Just about anyone who is anyone in the yachting industry is there and is a great networking opportunity. This is the show where exhibiting businesses show off their latest ranges of equipment, and this year the Superyacht area has been given yet more space, reflecting the growing interest in this sector.

The world of yachting has lost one of its great characters, with Paul Allen, owner of Octopus and Tatoosh passing away on October 16th. He was only 65, one of the founders of Microsoft and a true philanthropist.

He will be sadly missed.

And finally, last month saw the worst natural tragedy the island has seen in living memory. Thirteen people lost their lives in horrendous flash floods in the village of San Llorenҫ, including a 5 yearold boy who was missing for a week. Many hundreds have lost everything, their homes, possessions and pets. Our hearts go out to all of those people who have been affected by this disaster. The only heartening aspect of this is how the Mallorcan community as a whole have come together offering all types of assistance.

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100ft Gaia - Photo © Carlo Borlenghi

“SPIRIT YACHTS ARE SHAMELESSLY BEAUTIFUL” - THE TELEGRAPH

By Sarah Forge sarah@purplecakefactory.com

His office separated from the workshop by a mere internal door, Spirit Yachts’ MD Nigel Stuart is long habituated to the cacophony of boat building sounds that constantly pierce our interview. But hands-on Nigel wouldn’t have it any other way; he’s developed a passion for these handcrafted modern classics that only founder Sean McMillan could outshine.

With a lifelong career in blue water cruising, rising through the Sunsail ranks from novice mechanic to resort manager, followed by operations manager for its new owner TUI, and then seven years as MD of Southampton-based Discovery Yachts, Nigel sidestepped into Spirit Yachts in 2014 and witnessed the company sail into its 25th anniversary year in 2018.

“There’s something quite magical about Spirit Yachts,” explains Nigel. “If you sit back and take an objective look at the marine industry, there’s an awful lot of manufacturers making incredibly similar products, and discussing

matters of price alongside not-particularly-interesting features, such as what kind of mattress goes in the master cabin. Production boats don’t seem to take into account the whole, bigger picture. What does comfort really mean?

What does performance really mean? For sure it’s not just a well-sprung mattress and heaps of horsepower. Sean has given life to a uniquely different, profoundly beautiful product.”

Lifelong sailor Sean studied a Fine Art degree then spent a wild adventurous youth travelling round the world delivering yachts. He undertook crazy weeks-long crossings cruising at three knots in old boats, amassing a wealth of campfire stories along the way. Once settled back in England, Sean started building classic-style boats under the name McMillan Yachts but, when recession hit in the early 90s, the bank withdrew funding and Sean lost both his business and his house.

Tenacious Sean didn’t give up.

In 1992, he was back on his feet and teamed up with partner Mick Newman to create a range of thoroughly contemporary yachts in terms of performance, but with all the elegance of the 1920s and 1930s. They would have long overhangs, low profiles and smooth lines. “Why do all modern yachts have to be fat, white and plastic?” asked Mick.

Fortuitously, Mick had access to a derelict farm shed 25 miles north of Ipswich and together they set to work.

Left Photo: Spirit Yachts MD Nigel Stuart 3 Right Photos: Meticulous craftsmanship at Spirit Yachts - Photo © Mike Bowden

Sean kept talking about this beautiful boat he dreamt of building - long, thin, easilydriven, rakish and supremely elegant - and one day he called

up and said he wasn’t coming to work but would instead stay home and commit his vision to paper. The first Spirit yacht, the Spirit 37, was launched in 1993.

Two were immediately sold and there followed a series of madeto-order boats crafted by the talented ‘two men in a shed’.

When the industry and hubbub started to outgrow the chilly farm shed, the police politely suggested a new premises was found and in 2004 they moved to Spirit Yachts’ current warm, dry location in Ipswich Haven Marina – a facility that was almost doubled in size in 2016 in order to cope with demand.

“Spirit Yachts was largely unrecognised by the more general sailing world, until various tipping points,” continues Nigel.

“The first was in 2005, when Casino Royale’s producers got in touch with Sean. They needed a British yacht that oozed style and elegance for newly-cast-Bond Daniel Craig to slink into Venice on. Spirit Yachts was deemed to fit the bill. The custom-made 54-footer needed to go first to Miami, then Barbados, followed

by Croatia and finally Venice requiring ten onerous dismasts as it passed under each bridge of the Grand Canal. Sean said ‘sure’, and then quoted them a price. Exceptionally, they said they’d pay. Most brands pay to be in Bond films, so they must have been stuck on Spirit. The two en-suite cabined yacht was the first sailing boat to navigate that section of the Grand Canal in 300 years.”

“100ft Gaia was the second tipping point. Built in 2007 in a lightwood epoxy and weighing less than 50 tons, she provided conclusive proof that it is possible to build a large fast performance cruiser entirely out of wood. Gaia was so well received that a larger 111ft yacht is now in build at the Suffolk factory, Spirit Yachts’ largest to date, and one of only two 30 metre sailing yachts under construction in the UK right now. Perhaps she’ll prove to be another tipping point in the Spirit story.”

“111 aside, also in build right now is our largest motorboat to date the Spirit P70, a 50CR cruiserracer, and a 65ft deckhouse.

After that there is a healthy order book. Although we can’t deliver any more boats next year, we can certainly start some new projects and are happy to say we deliver every yacht on time.”

Wood is at the heart of every Spirit. It’s the only natural, sustainable boat-building material that offers beauty, durability and

a favourable strength-to-weight ratio. It can be easily shaped and formed and moves with changes in heat and moisture without breaking. Wood withstands the elements and provides excellent sound and thermal insulation.

It’s also very beautiful and the yachts are designed to be just as beautiful in 100 years as they are today. But Spirit Yachts is not just in the pursuit of making things look pretty. The mast, sail set-up and everything below the waterline is made for racing.

Boats are extremely lightweight, on a par with carbon fibre, and very fast, earning Spirit Yachts success in classic regattas across the globe.

Take the Spirit 52 for example.

Flight of Ufford was designed

by Sean in 2005, specifically for himself and his family. It has enjoyed many successive years of competitive racing, claiming plenty of trophies, including first place in Class 1 and Yacht of the Regatta at this year’s Panerai British Classic Week. “This is the best regatta I have ever raced in my entire life,” said Sean at the time. To provide the cherry on the cake, Spirit 52 Oui Fling came second in Class 1. The flushdeck out-and-out racer was only launched in June 2017 and did one better at last year’s Panerai by winning Class 1. The British owner had only sailed her for one week, so Spirit Yachts got it exactly right.

“Our customers are split pretty evenly down the middle when it comes to cruising and racing,” says Nigel, “although even the cruisers are all tempted to have a go at a regatta – especially if there’s a great off-water social programme.”

The art of craft is undoubtedly alive and kicking at Spirit Yachts.

Finishers, joiners, cabinet makers and carpenters all reach for hand tools to complete their tasks.

There is not a mould to be seen.

A little computer-controlled machinery is used to make patterns, but so little in fact that Spirit Yachts outsource it to a subcontractor. Surely it’s hard to find such traditional talent in this techno age?

“Applications stream in from across the world and we are happy to employ people who are worth investing in,” adds Nigel.

“We’re also fortunate enough to be able to dip into a pool of talent provided by local colleges, and then take them under our wing and train them further. You’d be

Top Right Photo: Spirit founder Sean McMillan at the helm of Flight of Ufford Next 3 Photos: Spirit Yachts in action All 4 Photos © Paul Wyeth

but prefer to be understated – although a Spirit yacht is quite a statement.”

“My 18-year-old son helped with the delivery of a 63ft deckhouse for a very wealthy owner. He was included as part of the team and would sit down for a beer and a chat with the owner, a young guy at the start of his career journey alongside a man at the absolute top of his game. I think that’s quite an unusual scenario in yachting, but it says a lot about our ‘breed’ of customer.”

“People are always curious about clients’ various eccentricities and offbeat requests, but honestly we like to add in a small piece of customisation for every owner.

We’ve concealed jewellery boxes in furniture, drinks cabinets under armrests and fridges into cockpit tables. The aforementioned 63-footer started life slightly shorter but, when the owner realised it would be hull number 63 off our production line, he said we’d better add a couple of feet on the end. We’re all ears when it comes to personalisation.

However, if they want an ugly slug, we’re not going to make it.

Thankfully, no one has asked for one yet.”

Top 3 Photos: Sean's Flight of Ufford competing in Panerai British Classic Week - Photos © Paul Wyet

surprised how many youngsters decide the modern world isn’t for them and prefer to embrace a craft. Also, let’s not forget that the average university graduate in this region earns around £17,000 per year – our trainees could be earning the same wage five years earlier, even more by the time they’re at graduate age.”

“Our current workforce totals 54, including myself, and is a nice mix of men and women, old and young, which makes for a very pleasant atmosphere.

Founder Sean still loves his work and has no plans to step aside,

designing boats is stitched into his DNA. He handles initial client consultations, drafts designs and keeps a close eye on quality and finish throughout. Tragically Mick left the story in 2007 when he was killed in a light aircraft crash.”

“With a Mechanical Engineering degree and years’ experience fixing Sunsails, I like to be involved in production and warranty. We don’t have a warranty department here, things rarely go wrong, but if they do the management team handles calls directly. I can nip down to an owner’s boat and fix things

myself, I don’t have to call an engineer - I am one.”

“Broadly speaking our customers fall into the 40 to 60 age bracket and tend to be European or American. I will include Brits in the ‘European’ category – for the moment. Brits make up around 40% of our clients right now, but it goes in waves. Without wishing to sound trite, the common denominator is that they all own beautiful things. Their artwork may not be a famous name, or the most expensive, but it will be striking – without being too flamboyant. They like fine things

Top 2 Photos: Latest launch the Spirit 63DH PHOTO - Photos © Waterline Media

Price-wise, a Spirit Yacht is quite expensive at the smaller end of the size-length spectrum due to the lack of moulds and automation, but above 60ft they become very price-competitive and fall in the same ballpark as perhaps a Wally, Oyster or Swan – albeit wrapped up in a lovely wooden package.

“Please don’t interpret this as arrogance but we don’t have direct competition,” claims Nigel.

“You could say our competition is all boats and no boats. Why would someone buy a Spirit over a Swan or vice versa? The answer is they make the decision that’s right for them.”

“I have great admiration for several British boat builders,

Cornwall’s Rustler Yachts and Cockwells in particular, and we get together and have a meal out as friends. Of course, I have great respect for Sunseeker, Princess, Fairline, too. Collectively we employ and train vast numbers of people and do huge things for Britain’s reputation in the global yachting industry.”

“The most meaningful conversation we’re not having in the yachting industry is end of life. There’s a huge rallying cry in the media to ditch plastic, and quite rightly so, but what about fibreglass? Nobody knows what to do with the increasing number of fibreglass hulls nearing obsolescence. They can’t be burnt as fibreglass creates horrific fumes and the leftover fibres go airborne. Landfill is a short-term solution, but toxic landfill gas and groundwater pollution pose a threat to both our health and that of the environment. The preferred option seems to be to leave your boat rotting at anchor or abandon it up an estuary.

Large boat manufacturers need to enter the debate.”

Aside from the obvious, that a wooden boat can be dismantled and safely disposed of in any number of ways from firewood to sawdust, Spirit Yachts is always looking at a more eco way of working.

“Some baulk at the idea of us producing motorboats alongside sail,” continues Nigel. “I too feel somewhat disgusted at the prospect of filling a boat with fuel, but our boats are not clunky fibreglass things, they’re crafted from wood, beautiful and highly fuel efficient. The P70 was purposely designed to go from Hamble to Norway and back on the same tank of fuel.

Our new 111-footer is a hybrid with an electric drive system supported by four lithium power banks which are regenerated while under sail. If you go out sailing for four or five hours you’ll replenish any energy used and

Top 3 Photos: Latest launch the Spirit 63DH PHOTO - Photos © Waterline Media

return with full batteries. Our 65ft deckhouse operates a similar system and our upcoming Spirit 44 has no diesel or gas on board at all, just electric propulsion combined with solar on the deck and sails.”

“In a way, clean propulsion is the easy bit. Energy-efficient hot water, showers, heating and cooking is the hard bit – but we have solutions for all. And, without doubt, our customers appreciate it. They turn up at our factory in Teslas - we had to install a charging point outside as so many have electric cars. We’ll

keep fine-tuning the eco side of our endeavours and champion refit and restorations to prolong our yachts’ lives.”

It seems a shame to mention the ‘B’ word at the end of a tale of triumph and tenacity, but with May, Barnier, Juncker et al still thrashing out a divorce, Spirit Yachts must be prepared. “The great recession of 2008 taught us not to be complacent, but I suspect Brexit will make the rich richer. They will move their money and hedge their bets. If the pound wobbles, overseas buyers will only find us to be

Top 2 Photos: Latest launch the Spirit 63DH PHOTO - Photos © Waterline Media

better value. We’ll be just fine.”

“What concerns me more is cultivating our next generation of sailors. I don’t think enough effort is being focussed on the grass roots of sailing. As a nation, we’re chasing after Olympic medals and finding the next Sir Ben Ainslie, but not encouraging children to love sailing for just that, getting out on the water and having fun. This will do the future of British sailing yacht manufacture far more mischief than any B word.” www.spirityachts.com

RICHARD HADIDA OYSTER’S NEW PROTECTOR

By Victoria Pearce

It’s day two of the 41st Oyster Regatta on the island of Mallorca and the fleet has just arrived in Port Antratx after the regatta’s first passage race along the coast.

The dock party is getting set up, the food trucks have arrived and I find myself sat in the saloon of the beautiful Oyster 885, Lush, sharing a beer with new owner, software entrepreneur, Richard Hadida.

I’d had the opportunity to hear Richard’s first night speech at RCNP and was immediately impressed by the passion with which he spoke, not only of the Oysters themselves, but more importantly of the Oyster family.

He reiterates this whilst we are sat chatting. He says this is a

new era for Oyster, where the emphasis is on fun and family and putting their own stamp and story on the brand.

He’s been sailing with Eddie Jordan on Lush for four years with his family and talks of the fond memories, of the fun times and how sailing is in his family’s blood. They often come over to Mallorca, but also try and choose new destinations like Croatia or Sicily and always a stint in the Caribbean over winter. He describes it as a villa that can move, of it being blue water cruising in style and luxury, where it’s an adventurous environment for the whole family. They never berth and are always at anchor, ready to discover a new cove or cala. It is the perfect place for the whole family young or old.

I ask about Lush and I’m told how wonderful a boat she is, that she is the best superyacht in the world. She was the first 885 numbered 88501 and when she came out of the shipyard six years ago the first thing she did was sail straight around the world. It’s impressive. This winter she will be getting a bit of a break as she goes in for a 3-month refit in Southampton. She’s been sailed well and hard and deserves a rest.

It was this love of the Oyster yachts and the environments that they created that prompted Richard to put in his bid when he discovered that his beloved Oysters had gone into administration back in February.

He did not want to stand by and watch as a British institution

disappeared. He doesn’t talk about what he paid to buy Oyster, but he outbid several other individuals and now owns the assets, tooling and IP, as well as the subsidiary brokerage, after market and events companies.

He says he wants Oyster to up its game in every way. To make it more accessible and easy going.

To up the fun factor. There are talks about a new entry level Oyster being designed to make its market appeal even broader.

When he first bought Oyster he wrote to a thousand owners to assure them of his plans and he received hundreds of letters back and they weren’t just a couple of lines, these were full letters talking with relief and happiness that he was to be at the helm. It really showed him that this was the correct course of action to take.

This happiness with the new ownership is echoed by Lawrie Brice, Captain of Satori, Oyster 74501, talking of behalf of himself and the owner of Satori, who I caught up with later at the dock party, where there was definitely a lot of fun being had. “We are so satisfied, as Oyster Captain and Owner, with the events that they have put on this year. Also the after-sale service delivered more than our expectations. Moving forward we are very excited about the events and are looking forward to taking part. The new management team look as though they are going to make owning an Oyster even more rewarding.” Eddie Jordan’s excitement at the future of Oyster is palpable “Oyster is the best boat that was ever put on this

planet. Thank you Richard! Thank you crew!” The atmosphere amonst the owners and crew is definitely one of positivity.

And it’s not just sailing that Richard cares about, he is also passionate about the impact that sailing has on the environment.

Lush is now completely plastic bottle free, with a newly installed filtration system producing her very own still and sparkling water. The whole event was, in fact, plastic bottle free, with Clean Water providing the water stations and the crews being given their own refillable bottles.

Even at the party guests were issued with their own reusable cups for the night. Richard believes that we have

a responsibility towards the oceans that we sail on and that Oyster will be an ambassador for sailing becoming plastic free moving forward.

Not wanting to take up any more of the man’s precious time I ask if he has any final words. He says with a smile that he is here for good, that this is a lifetime role, that he is the guardian of the future for all Oyster owners, old and new. That the brand will stay British and British made. That the future is bright and fun and for all the family.

I don’t think Oyster could wish for a smarter, friendlier, more inclusive custodian if they tried.

The future is indeed iridescent!

upon should get the best possible protection (other than simply leaving it alone, of course).

Over on Quai Albert, there was a couple fanatically blue Lamborghinis; a power boat and a car. All that visual attention may have distracted from Aston Martin’s presence at the show in the form of their AM-37 speedboat and the Triton sub concept that at least one owner’s rep we were with immediately loved.

MONACO YACHT SHOW 2018 REVIEW

The 2018 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show concluded last month.

It was, by our account, the most upbeat show in a decade. We were based on the ACREW lounge at Rascasse, seemingly the most popular spot in Monaco for those few days! We were able to meet existing friends and clients as well as talk to potential new ones!

Raphael Sauleau, CEO of the full-service yacht brokerage and management firm Fraser, exclaimed that the company had the most successful year on record, with 78 yacht sales. Our contacts in the industry have suggested that the US high-networth economy, which has had a lift from President Trump’s tax breaks, is the source of some of this increased activity.

With more deals signed and a sense of increased market activity afoot, the docks of Monaco were teeming with positive vibes.

“It’s good business this year; not just for us, but for the whole industry,” said Mario Giornati of leading Italian yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo, who are on a bit of a high with some conspicuous sales and their new yacht designs

getting favourable reviews.

The Amels-Damen powerhouse was in evidence again this year with their latest Yacht Support vessel Power Play on show and recent announcement of new build deals. Dutch master sailboat builders Royal Huisman revealed the PURA concept that offers clients a customizable platform that should lure buyers with its brilliant flexibility and topshelf engineering.

Blue-Green initiatives were big on the agenda this year again. We expect this show, along with the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam to increase its showcasing of environmentallytuned technologies as part of a wider global effort to protect the oceans and reduce pollution.

Viareggio Super Yachts signed a deal with Siemens and Lloyds Register to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology for a special version of the new VSY 65m Waterecho project designed

by Espen Øino. Hydrogen Cell tech has been kicked around in superyacht tech meetings for ages, so this represents a

very visible step towards a real application.

“Superyachts can support innovation because some owners are willing to invest to have cutting edge technology on board,” said Roger Horner, CEO of e3 Systems. E3 has the worldwide maritime distribution rights for the Kymeta flat-panel satellite antenna, a mobile comms solution backed by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Saudi Arabia is building a maritime resort on the Red Sea, part of a wider series of projects spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ease restrictions and open the Saudi economy to tourism. Yachts don’t love the Arabian Peninsula yet; its warm waters give the HVAC systems a run for their money and sandstorms are a nightmare.

The initiative is backed by one of the richest sovereign wealth funds in the world and a Crown Prince with a clear agenda.

We learned at MYS that a partnership with Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation on marine conservation means the huge reef-system the resort will be built

And it was fantastic to see Pendennis celebrate 30 years of building the finest yachts, an occasion that was marked with the presence at the show of their new build sailing yacht Vijonara and a Red Arrows flyby display over the port on Thursday.

As ever, in the cool rooms at the back of the stands and overlooking the port aboard a showboat, there was chatter and gossip, positioning and intrigue.

It’s a market run by humans after all.

“There were lots of deals being done this year,” said Benjamin Maltby of Keystone Law. “I was pleased to be helping get so many of them over the line, even during the show. But I was also hearing of increased tensions and disputes brewing between rival suppliers and service providers.

This isn’t helped by shipping lawyers dabbling in yachting and failing to understand the industry culture. A lawyer’s job is to rescue and restore commercial relations not encourage entrenchment and litigation.”

Rob van Tol, who has taken on the running of The Superyacht Life Foundation alongside his ongoing role with Theo Hooning at SYBAss, is engaged in a campaign to promote a more approachable vision for the superyacht lifestyle, a project we heartily endorse.

Another of the buzzworthy announcements at the show was the launch of Superyacht

TV, with Chris Moore teaming up with Patrick Coote to produce and distribute superyacht content. Superyacht Radio—an OnboardOnline content partner— was also there, broadcasting every day.

We also announced our own new content partnership with www. onboardonline.com which will bring us both the opportunity to share some of the best and most relevant content in the industry.

Stay tuned.

Many of our local Palma based businesses reported positively on the show.

Roger Horner, MD of e3 Systems said “My overriding impression of Monaco was one of a sector brimming with positivity – a feeling echoed by our partners Speedcast and Kymeta. e3 invests a lot in this show and all the team returned feeling cautiously optimistic. We had some excellent meetings, both with new prospects and current clients, resulting in a number of exciting opportunities across IT, VSAT and 4G. While the ever-increasing number of installations, ensured we had a lot of serious interest in the Kymeta solution. This is beginning to take off! Generally, I was extremely impressed with this year’s organisation and stand set-up, the footfall was down but the quality better than ever. I would like to think that over the coming months we will reap the rewards of our investment in Monaco."

Jim Acher senior yacht broker with Bluewater Yachting says "This year’s Monaco show was certainly lighter in footfall terms than in previous years, possibly due to the increase in the entry charge. That said, the footfall that was there was certainly qualified and moving around the show was a lot more fluid and easier to do.

One of our brokerage and charter vessels did over 80 qualified viewings alone, showing that Monaco does still attract clients in strong numbers. In addition to our brokerage and charter exposure, our crew and training divisions made excellent progress with the crews in attendance both in the show and at anchor.”

Patrick Reynes, CEO of the IPM Group commented "The Monaco Yacht Show has been especially interesting for IPM Group since it allowed us to present at an international level three interesting news which reinforce IPM Group. On one hand, STP Shipyard presented its new 1.000tn travelift, which is already operating, turning the shipyard

in the one of biggest capacity in Europe. At the same time, Marina Ibiza announced the scoop of the creation of a new commercial area available for next season with some renders of the new buildings which are designated to create a shopping, gastronomic and leisure experience unique in Ibiza. And last, but not least, Marina Port de Mallorca took advantage of the occasion to announce the news of being the only marina in Mallorca that achieved the 5 blue stars award from the International Marine Institute (IMCI). Very few marinas in the world have it and IPM Group can be proud of having already two marinas with this distinction as warranty of quality: Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Ibiza."

Therefore I think this show, the most prestigious one in the sector and with the greatest number of quality visitors, is still the best showcase to display the progress and new services that we offer through our facilities to our customers, collaborators, captains, contractors, friends and potential customers, which, by the way, we really appreciate their visit every year at our stand.

RUSSELL COUTTS TALKS ABOUT THE NEW SAILGP PROFESSIONAL SAILING LEAGUE a widely-popular and selfsustaining sport.

He has had this vision for quite a while now and tried more than once to drag the sport that he loves kicking and screaming into the mainstream spotlight. Now though with the glitzy launch on a balmy night in London on Wednesday of SailGP – a new international professional sailing league – Coutts looks set to see his long-held dream become a reality.

By Justin Chisholm International Sailing Writer New Zealand yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts is a man on a mission. The 56-year old Kiwi sailor – who has won more world championships than he can likely remember, along with an Olympic gold medal and five America’s Cups – is trying to transform professional yacht racing from its current niche status, into

SailGP will see six new professional yacht racing teams competing over five international events in the new league’s inaugural season next year. The crews will be made up of some of the most exciting young talent there is in the professional sailing world right now, including past America’s Cup sailors, Olympians and other high-performance sailing experts.

They will be racing in what can surely be safely be called the fastest boats on the planet right now, 50-foot fully-foiling F50 catamarans, estimated to be capable of top speeds up to 54 knots (62 miles per hour/100 kilometres per hour).

Five events are scheduled for 2019 – Sydney, Australia, San Francisco, USA, New York, USA, Cowes, England, Marseilles, France – but it is hoped to expand soon to 10 teams and 10 events each year in future seasons.

Russell Coutts

Teams will be country based with strict 100 per cent nationality rules, while the boats will be greatly souped-up and strictlyequalised versions of the AC50s used to such good effect at the last America’s Cup in Bermuda.

To pull all this together Coutts enlisted the help of his longtime collaborator, billionaire businessman Larry Ellison, with whom he won two America’s Cup with Oracle Racing – the team named for the global technology company Ellison founded and still runs.

Larry Ellison

Coutts says Ellison was keen to get involved with the SailGP

concept after losing the America’s Cup to Emirates Team New Zealand in Bermuda in 2017.

“Larry called me and asked me if I wanted to do the America’s Cup again,” Coutts said. “When I told him I didn’t, he said he didn’t want to either and suggested we should do something new.

“He loves sailing as much as I do and so we talked about the possibility of creating a proper professional sailing series. He agreed to underwrite it so that we could do it properly.

“Larry’s belief was that we have learned so many lessons together over the last ten years that we have a really good chance of creating something successful.”

Coutts has made no secret over the years of his desire to create such a sustainable professional sailing league, but now believes that the experience gained in the three America’s Cup cycles will prove vital to bringing SailGP to fruition.

“I think that if I had been doing this 10 years ago, I don’t think we would have been making as many of the right decisions,” he said. “Now we have realised what works: in a broadcast sense, in an events and hospitality sense, on the branding and how we market an event like this.

“All of these things have evolved over time and it is hard when you are first getting into a new business to make all the right decisions, so I really think we stand a better chance at this today than we would have ten years ago.”

During the last America’s Cup Coutts and Ellison tried to corral the teams into signing a framework agreement that would keep the Bermuda format for the next couple of Cup cycles.

Now though he believes it could never have worked as well as he expects the new SailGP concept will do – for two main reasons.

“We knew five years ago that it needed a strong nationality component,” he said. “Larry feels

really strongly that the racing needs to be close if it is going to be compelling. If the racing is spread out and one boat is much faster than another one, then it kind of destroys the racing. “[With the America’s Cup teams] we would never have agreed a nationality rule in that format and they would never have agreed to go one-design. We would never have agreed a lot of the things we are doing now.

“What we have with SailGP an idea totally without any handcuffs on. This is a blank sheet of paper and making what we believe are the best business decisions based on our experience and what makes logical business sense.”

Although they are each slightly different, the new SailGP F50 catamarans have been tightly equalised to the point where the fleet can to all intents and purposes be considered onedesign from a performance and operational point of view.

Battery power will be used to drive the flight control system which will be managed by a ‘pilot’ crewmember using a small joystick. The two grinders in the crew will the supply power to control the massive sail plan which includes a gigantic hardwing mainsail and a conventional soft-sail jib.

Another development is that the angle of attack of the rudder foils can now be dynamically controlled while racing, rather than set in advance as it was on the AC50s. This new functionality is expected to drive a significant performance improvement as well as making the boats somewhat safer to sail.

Coutts plans for the boats to continue to evolve technically as the new circuit matures and the sailors get more familiar with sailing the boats.

We want to keep the tech element evolving,” he said. “We didn’t want to have one design boats that are going to stagnate for the next ten years. Quite the opposite. We are going to keep

evolving them and we are going to accelerate that development through our inhouse design team.

“We might say for instance, what’s the best way to develop these boats to be able to race in a broader range of wind strengths?

How do we make them faster in lighter winds? Well now we don’t have to say we can’t do that because we have a class rule sitting there stopping any development.

“We can make the right decisions for the business based on what we think is correct. We can stagger those developments out over time so that we are not spending a whole bunch of money in one year – that would be fiscally irresponsible.

“We can research and test changes properly before we roll them out. That way I think we stand a much better chance of success.”

The SailGP organization is expanding fast, opening offices in London and San Francisco where Coutts says they are staffing up aggressively.

“We have established ourselves in those two cities because we want to attract top talent to this – whether it be in graphics or television production or marketing or merchandising – whatever the elements are, we want to attract top talent to this to give it the best chance of success.”

Only the British team was announced at the London launch but the other five team lineups – representing Australia, China, France, Japan and USA – are locked in and will be made public at individual country-centric events over the next three weeks.

With an annual budget of five million US dollars per team, the cost of entry seems surprisingly low for such a high-profile global sporting property.

“It’s at a price point where I think there will be two or possibly three teams that are profitable by the end of season one, I am

confident of that,” Coutts said, adding: “One might actually be profitable almost from the get-go.

“It’s at a price point so that it is achievable that these teams can grow brand equity over time and even if an owner tired of being involved, that team would continue to exist. It might be sold or traded, but the team would continue to exist – which how most other professional sports operate.

“That means you don’t have all these sailors and families one day waking up and suddenly it’s all over, because the owners have decided not to do it anymore.

With most properties in sailing the team exists for a period of time and they might even build a significant brand, and then they’re gone tomorrow.

“You can imagine a sponsor saying, well I was sponsoring something that I thought I liked the look of last year, but it has actually completely changed this year. I think that’s unacceptable and we have got to change that and make sure that this does work as a business model for the long term.”

When asked the obvious questions as to whether SailGP has been created as a competitor to the hallowed America’s Cup and what he believes the organisers of the next edition in 2021 might think about it, Coutts shrugs and gives this steadfast response: “I don’t know how they will view it frankly. All I know is that we are not comparing ourselves to any existing sailing property. We absolutely want to be viewed as

new. We don’t want to be viewed as a traditional sailing property, we are not comparing ourselves to anyone else in that market.

“If there are any comparisons it’s to some of the other successful

leagues in other sports – that’s what we are more comparable to I believe. Sure, we have to build to that, but the vision is not to emulate anything else in sailing, it’s to go with a totally new concept and build from there.”

BUILDING A MOVEMENT changing course, I felt I could leverage my personal story and foster empathy with others in yachting and inspire them to do the same. I wanted to share my conviction that when you get authentically involved in the communities within which you cruise, your personal and guest experiences are exponentially more meaningful.”

Zoran Selakovic, Mark Drewelow and Tim Forderer, the core team at YachtAid Global

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lives. Little wonder their names don’t bear repeating.

The World Meteorological Organisation has officially retired the names ‘Irma’ and ‘Maria’ from the rotating roll of cyclone names. Their impact in 2017’s hurricane season of hell was so deadly and deleterious that future use on a different storm would stir up a hotbed of sensitivity and emotion.

It was against this catastrophic climatic backdrop that Captain Timothy Forderer left 11 years at the helm of globetrotting 27 metre sailing yacht Vivid on a mission to inspire others into humanitarian service.

In September 2017, Irma smashed through the Caribbean, battered Florida and was the first storm on record to maintain winds as strong as 185 mph for 37 hours. Around 95% of buildings on the island of Barbuda were devastated.

Days later, Maria pummelled Dominica, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. There followed a nine-month power cut for Puerto Ricans – the longest blackout in US history. The combined death toll exceeded 3,000 precious

“As I bravely stepped off my Vivid safety net in summer 2017, I had no plan but to spend six months regrouping and figuring out my next steps,” says Tim. “My first priority was to spend quality time with my dear mother. We met in London and spent three weeks touring Israel, Greece and beyond. I then made myself available to one person. I wrote a letter to Mark Drewelow, founder of non-profit YachtAid Global, saying I had a six-month window and was happy to give three of those as a full-time volunteer to his cause. Having done my bit to help change the world without

With Dr John Collin McIntyre from the Dominica Government at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Tim met Mark at a San Diego coffee shop, where he explained that he had little time to focus on and grow YachtAid Global and could think of no one better than Tim to fill the role of Executive Director - he humbly accepted.

Day one on the job Irma and Maria were taking aim and Tim was about to have his induction.

“Without wishing to sound macabre, I felt the script couldn’t have been written any better.

With its disaster management expertise, this was a golden opportunity for YachtAid Global to lead the charge and foster collaboration. I believed wholeheartedly in the goodness of the yachting community and felt everyone would get on board to support the people of the Caribbean. Mark disagreed, he said we didn’t have the capacity to cope with the impact of these hurricanes. I insisted he was wrong and we had the capacity to do way more, but for my first day on the job I had to honour and respect his guidance.”

Two days later, based on

YachtAid Global’s 12-year legacy of trust, superhuman networker and Board Member of the International Superyacht Society (ISS), Norma Trease, telephoned Mark to ask if we could join a conference call with a group of yachting’s senior leadership, representing the major associations.

“After that call I didn’t sleep. I studied white papers on disaster response by non-profits. I read how the chaotic and confused earthquake relief effort in Haiti 2010 actually cost lives after a flood of random uncoordinated donations. We needed to put together a unified response, minimise duplication and keep participants safe. For this, I needed the complete backing of superyacht industry leaders - getting people to work together in a highly competitive environment isn’t always a given.”

The hurricanes dominated talk at September’s Monaco Yacht Show. Would boats still cruise to the Caribbean? Would there still be a charter business?

Almost instantly the SuperYacht Aid Coalition (SAC) was born, a unifying brand representing superyacht owners, businesses and support services calling on YachtAid Global’s proven logistical dexterity to rapidly mobilise and shift resources. There followed unprecedented humanitarian results that had never been seen in the last 30 years.

Tim with Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

Cat Graham founder of disaster response charity Humanity Road

“In coordinating NGOs, government ministries and the yachting community, we managed to deliver 325,000 pounds of targeted aid to the 15 affected Caribbean islands, including 83,000 meals, 48,000 hygiene kits, and over 6,300 tools.

44 superyachts, some crossing from Europe for the express purpose, arrived laden with relief from baby food to plywood. With over 750 crew members and thousands of volunteers on site, it was the first time the huge latent power of the superyacht industry had been harnessed. Its ability to do good on a large scale was both encouraging and inspiring.”

In November, Tim was asked to speak at a US Superyacht Association seminar at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. He flew over Honourable Dr John Collin McIntyre from the Dominica Government to join him, the first time the Assistant Prime Minister had left the island

since the storms.

“I thanked him for trusting me, for taking a leap of faith to get on a plane and join me as we worked to harness the generosity of the yachting community. He didn’t know me and he didn’t know the yachting world. Dr McIntyre smiled and looked at me with a sense of deep spirituality and reassured me that his leap of faith was completely justified and he could foresee we were going to do many good things together.

We have since developed a good friendship.”

Captain Nick Line and the crew of Va Bene are the first to arrive with aid

After his baptism of fire and fervour, 12 months of 60 hour weeks and a mother who claims she saw him more often when he was sailing round the world than working in his home city, Tim is reflecting and taking stock.

“My involvement with YachtAid Global has stretched over a decade. I first met Mark

One of hundreds of personal notes put in backpack gifts for Dominican children

Norma Trease and Tim Forderer

Caroline Blatter of Superyacht Services Guide collaborates with Sea Shepherd to deliver gifts from Pastor Hattabaugh of The Pentecostals of Cooper City

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Resolve Marine Group emergency response ship Lana Rose in Dominica

Drewelow in 2009 when we built a fence around the Komodo Island school to protect small children from deadly Komodo Dragons. Mark was honoured with the ISS Distinguished Crew Award for his actions. The Komodo project became the foundation for my personal YachtAid Global story and I went on to deliver a wide variety of supplies and donations, alongside mentoring young adults through ‘Do What You Love’ motivational talks - culminating in my own YachtAid Global Humanitarian Award in 2018. But this is a story of selfless service, and now we must sustain the momentum and continue to build the movement.”

“I’m in the crow’s nest looking down. Perhaps we only achieved 10% of our potential in those deadly hurricanes - imagine how much more can be done? There is an urgent priority to understand the interconnectedness of everything. Yes, the owner’s trip needs planning and the next superyacht needs project managing, but if these vulnerable coastal communities aren’t resilient, can’t recover from the growing number and severity of natural disasters, and if the oceans keep dying at the rate they are, there will be no more cruising destinations.”

YachtAid Global wants to speak directly with superyacht owners who want to change the world without changing course. By identifying their passions and curiosities, Tim and his team can put together bespoke targeted high-impact humanitarian projects. The charitable organisation is already working with one philanthropic owner who has adopted Project Clean Break that will supply clean drinking water to the children of Puerto Escondido, Mexico – without changing their cruising itinerary.

“I intensely believe in the power of the yachting fraternity, but we all need to embrace a philosophy that together we are better. I want to continue on my mission to stitch selfless service into the very fabric of the superyacht industry and, together with YachtAid Global, raise awareness that when we use the collaborative power of yachting for good, we become stewards for the oceans and those communities who depend on them.”

To discuss your bespoke humanitarian project email tim@yachtaidglobal.org. www.yachtaidglobal.org

PAINT & COATINGS SPECIAL

AWLGRIP COMBINES PROVEN PERFORMANCE WITH CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATION IN YACHT COATINGS

In the 45 years since its founding, AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip has become the premier topcoat range in the yacht industry thanks to its excellent durability, high gloss and fantastic DOI (distinction of image). Awlgrip is designed for professional application and for use on yachts from 25 to 100+ meter super yachts, and has a worldwide customer base that is proud to say that their boats have been ‘Awlgripped’!

“We are seeing two significant trends in the way yachts are painted right now,” explained Hans Slegtenhorst, Yacht Segment Manager for AkzoNobel, “trends which have influenced both the application process and the products chosen. More than ever, our customers are focused on high quality products that provide long-lasting protection, and there is also an increased demand for custom colours.”

The Awlgrip range has always been shaped by the desire to help customers achieve the ultimate yacht finish, through aesthetic advancements and more efficient application. With a number of recent legislative changes also impacting the coatings market, such as the restriction of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), research and development has never been more vital – and, backed by AkzoNobel’s centuries of chemical expertise, no brand is better positioned than Awlgrip to pioneer innovation in the yacht coatings industry.

Awlgrip has four different topcoat technologies that are currently utilised in the yacht market, providing customers with solution tailored to their needs, rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach, allowing optimal results and a streamlined application in every case.

Awlgrip Topcoat is the industry standard in gloss and longevity, and is highly durable against physical abrasion and wear, making it the go-to product for boat owners, captains and applicators. Awlcraft 2000 represents a buffable and repairable alternative, offering similar gloss and longevity but with advantages for some boat owners and captains who prefer in-service repairability.

Together these products meet the increasing demand for longlasting protection.

Awlcraft SE (Solid colours and Effects) is a new topcoat system that meets the demand for custom colours, providing an unlimited palette of colours and effects. Supported by AkzoNobel’s advanced colourmatching expertise, Awlcraft SE allows customers to create a fully unique custom finish, with faster recoat times that allow

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for more complex designs and a quicker application. Another new addition is Awlgrip HDT (High Definition Technology), complementing Awlcraft SE with a mirror-like clear coat for a breath-taking finish. Awlgrip HDT also has high micro-scratch resistance and is easy for owners to buff, polish and spot-repair.

“In line with the increased demand for custom colours, customers are looking to create unique looks for their boats that reflect their personalities,” continued Hans. “This is something our mixitcloud system caters for, with 18,000 colours in our Awlcraft SE line.

Meanwhile, the desire for longterm protection and superior quality has also extended to varnishes, resulting in a shift from traditional wood varnishes to either a faux finish using Awlgrip, or using our Awlwood clear wood coating system for its increased longevity and reduced maintenance.”

“Another trend we’ve noticed is a growing call for time-saving and cost-saving measures.

Applicators and builders want to streamline the complex, multistepped process of painting a yacht to reduce costs and keep pace with demand. We work with applicators and boat builders to identify and implement the latest technology and equipment, from preparation methods to application techniques, and provide our partners with training in these core steps. Our new Quick Build Primer is a prime example, combining with Awlcraft Se to provide a time saving system that can be applied in a single day.”

Quick Build is a versatile product, able to function as either a sealer or a surfacing primer depending on the curing agent, and comes in six different colours that can be used independently or mixed together. This unique property allows the applicator to closely match the colour of the final finish, enhancing the hiding characteristics of the topcoat for a much faster painting process.

As a result, even customised boats can be delivered to the customer more quickly.

“At Awlgrip, we are always working to make the process of achieving the perfect finish easier, through more efficient processes, innovative new technologies and futureproof regulatory compliance,” concluded Hans. “We are proud to be at the cutting edge of the yacht coatings industry, answering new challenges and listening to our customers’ needs, helping them to create the ultimate in yacht finishes now and in the future.”

TESTED IN THE HARSHEST LAB ON THE PLANET From the freezing turmoil of the southern ocean to monsoon rains and equatorial heat, the Volvo Ocean Race puts boats and their crews through the most extreme sailing environments in the world. Working in coordination with the recent Volvo Ocean Race, AkzoNobel has tested their new Awlgrip HDT Clearcoat on every race boat in the fleet to ensure durability, color retention and outstanding gloss in even the harshest conditions.

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SO WHAT IS SO COMPLICATED ABOUT PAINTING A BOAT? with project managers and captains alike as often whilst the painting is happening nothing else can! At Berthon we realise the importance of having military precision planning. There is no sense in looking at the whole project too much, the scale of some refits can be quite intimidating! you have to use your gantt charts and make sure each contractor knows exactly when they must be finished in order to make space for the next.

If everyone has April in mind then it will be a bun fight at the end.

I’ve just re-painted my house; 1 guy, 6 large tins of paint, 1 carton of camels and a few packs of beer later and my house has a fresh new look, so why is repainting a yacht so vastly different?

When it comes to repainting your yacht, regardless of size, you know you are going to be spending some big money! Which is fine as you do this knowing that when done correctly, it will give your boat a completely fresh new look and with any luck, uphold the value. My counterparts at Berthon UK twitch slightly when I tell them about painting in tents, they have two large dust sealed paint sheds in which to work. We don’t have that luxury here and with the size of the boats we deal with the sheds would have to rival Nasa’s Apollo program.

Scaffolding and containment covers (tents to us normal folk) of boats here in Palma has become big business and an art form, with

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the huge white structures visible from all over the bay. Not only do these keep the weather out but they are also fully ventilated and climate controlled. With the bigger boats they even come with built in security huts and last year I noticed some canny captain even incorporated a covered space for his cars!

Generally speaking, painting forms a part of a much bigger project and can be the element that if not done right can cause the most headaches. There is a reason we now have lawyers involved with large respray jobs as it’s pretty much impossible to get 100% finish and so we have to draw a line as to what is acceptable and what isn’t. Look up at any freshly painted boat from the concrete and you will be hard pushed not to find at least a couple of small imperfections.

At Berthon Spain we don’t undertake the big painting

projects ourselves as we do in the UK, but instead use one of our trusted preferred partners.

Where possible we will always run the project so the captain or owner has one point of contact.

This way we are always in control and our partners know when we say they must be finished by a certain date, that’s the date! That being said it’s always important to build a bit of fat into every project as something is bound not to go as planned.

Contamination is a word you will soon be bored of hearing when repainting, as if anything gets near the paint that shouldn’t during the application you are looking at doing the whole thing again, costly in both time and money. The weather can also play a part in this, strong winds or large temperature fluctuations can lead to delays.

Given the time sensitivity of every refit this can play havoc

From the projects I’ve managed at Berthon, I’ve learnt it’s essential to make sure there is plenty of time for all the bits and pieces at the end as these always seem to take for ever when all you want is to see the boat cleaned and everything tidied away.

And finally to the launch, which for a captain is nothing worse than driving your new born baby home from hospital, paranoid about anyone who comes close to you and nervously wiping the sweat from your brow as you drive out of the nasty concrete pit for the first time. But once you are safely tied up in your berth and have kicked all the contractors off and the deck crew can start to bring the boat back to her former glory, the fruits of a well executed paint job and refit quickly can be seen.

Get in touch with us at Berthon Spain for any future refit projects and service work this winter.

PAINT & COATINGS SPECIAL

SHINY APPEARANCE: METALLIC PAINT - FOR REAL! With ALEXSEAL, Hamburg-based paint manufacturer Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. offers flawless metallic paints for yachts.

Hardly any other area of life inspires so much passion and perfection as the yachting sector. That's why yachts must not only provide the maximum technical performance, they also have to satisfy exclusive visual requirements – and stay looking stylish for a long time. To stand out from competitors at a regatta, individual designs and striking accents are becoming increasingly important. In particular, longevity is vital: Yachts are expected to shine as they did on their first day for years, which is why the paints used on them must have the highest resistance to factors such as salt water, UV light and temperature differences. As yachts are usually repainted only every 4-6 years, the challenge for paint systems is to ensure the yacht has a perfect look and function that lasts a long time. The globally operating paint manufacturer Mankiewicz from Hamburg has taken up this challenge and developed a paint system called ALEXSEAL®, which enables a flawless finish with very good resistance. In particular, the special expertise of Mankiewicz with metallic paints for other sectors is a major advantage.

Metallic paints are becoming increasingly popular in the yachting sector The trend for using metallic paints originates from the automotive industry. Decades ago, car manufacturers began experimenting with metallic colours, which has become more popular with buyers over time. It is therefore no wonder that the trend has taken hold in other areas of life. More and more boat owners want the glossy effect of metallic paints for their yachts to set a visual highlight and stand out from the crowd. The comprehensive ALEXSEAL® product range from Mankiewicz accommodates this wish. Although ALEXSEAL® offers 30 standard shades, some boat owners also want a very individual colour created especially for them. Mankiewicz is happy to produce such individual shades in the exact color mix, and the customer can also select a name for the new colour.

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Highest demands on yacht paints The paints that protect large motor or sailing yachts face huge and varied demands, that even exceed those of the automotive and aerospace industries. The paint must be flawless even on larger surfaces. This poses the highest demands for the paint as well as the painters doing the work. Metallic paints are particularly complex: the fine metal particles contained in the paint must be distributed as evenly as possible, otherwise what is termed cloudiness will occur. This happens when too many individual particles accumulate in one place, resulting in a cloud-like appearance. The larger the painted surface, the more difficult it is to prevent this effect. It is also necessary to avoid visible stripes that can arise when a new coat of paint is applied over an already dried layer. The paint systems must therefore ensure a particularly long overspray absorption – that is, the paint must dry so slowly that newly applied paint surfaces are perfectly adhered.

Previously, the main focus was on accents, for example individual strips on the hull or highlights around the window areas. Nowadays, the painting of entire yachts in metallic paints is increasingly popular.

Unique ALEXSEAL® paint system ALEXSEAL® uses slowly drying paint systems, which ensure a uniform finish. These high-quality paint systems originate from the aerospace sector and have been specially developed for use in boat and yacht construction.

For an optimum result, they are applied in a perfectly coordinated paint system. First, a primer is applied as an adhesion agent and for corrosion protection.

This is followed by a modelling layer filler that compensates for any seams and irregularities in the base coat. Next a thick-film primer with a slight filling effect is applied. Each layer is sanded down to ensure that even the smallest imperfection disappears.

This layer is again followed by a primer, which forms the base for the top coat, and finally the UVresistant, seawater-resistant and weather-resistant top coat itself.

Best resistance to stress The paint materials of ALEXSEAL® are mainly used for the decorative area above the water line. Not only does the maritime

The Yacht Baton Rouge has been coated with ALEXSEAL Metallic Basecoat Clearcoat

This Wally Saudade has been coated with ALEXSEAL Metallic Basecoat Clearcoat

This Sunseeker Vixen Sword has been coated with ALEXSEAL Metallic Basecoat Clearcoat

This Hanse 470e Peppermint has been coated with ALEXSEAL Metallic Basecoat Clearcoat

environment, in the form of salt water and strong UV exposure, place high demands on the resistance of the paint, the paint also has to withstand mechanical stresses such as knocks and scratches. If scratches or small dents occur, the outstanding paint quality makes virtually invisible repairs possible.

ALEXSEAL® is also well-equipped to cope with chemical stresses: alcohol, ketchup, sunscreen and boat diesel – the developers at Mankiewicz have tested the paint with everything it could conceivably come into contact with on a yacht.

in the fields of aviation, cars, wind power, rail, medicine and industrial engineering, the task does not end with the delivery of paint to the paint shop. The ALEXSEAL® team itself remains on hand to help and advise the customer about the paint. Any feedback from customers is noted and acted upon – for the further improvement of products.

Individually tailored training for the painters to use the individual paint systems rounds off the service range.

Good service and high product quality Attention to detail is equally a hallmark of the service at Mankiewicz. As a long-established company that continues to set a benchmark internationally

In short, Mankiewicz offers a full spectrum of solutions for every yacht with its ALEXSEAL paint systems..The outstanding resistance and durability of the paint have ensured that ALEXSEAL® can now be found on many small boats as well as the largest superyachts in the world – with an upward trend.

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TOP TREATMENTS

because the preservation system must be able to flex with the expansion and contraction of the paint substrate.

DITEC Marine Ultra Reflection

DITEC Marine has spent the last 27 years in marine maintenance, surface refinishing, and surface preservation. Our body of knowledge comes from extensively testing and using marine products firsthand and by way of feedback from our service teams which operate in south Florida, Europe, and the Middle East. Most importantly, we have studied and addressed the unintended negative effects of cleaning chemicals and the environment on yacht paint, one of the most valuable "wear and tear" components of any yacht.

DITEC Marine Ultra Paint Preservation Until recently, the inherent problem with the durability of marine paint preservation products has been chemistry.

Waxes, sealants, and acrylic polymers are all based on organic chemistry. They are highly

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affected by UV degradation, acids, and alkali. Unfortunately, every yacht exists in an environment that is rich in these performance reducing factors.

Current chemistry has evolved beyond these limitations. DITEC Marine Ultra Paint Preservation utilizes advances in inorganic chemistry to achieve unparalleled durability in all marine conditions. Inorganic compounds do not readily react with UV, acids, or alkali. Put simply, day to day yacht maintenance and environmental exposure will not readily degrade the protection of DITEC Ultra. DITEC Marine Ultra does not contain Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) or Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO4) and presents no problems with repainting.

As a simple example, imagine a paper cup and a plastic cup placed outside for one year. Only one cup will survive the exposure intact...the plastic cup, as it is an inorganic compound. The paper cup, the organic compound, will have long since been degraded by the elements. The primary chemical constituents of DITEC Marine Ultra are precursors for rubber and plastic. This is an important feature which creates durability and flexibility.

Flexibility is incredibly important,

Above 2 photos: DITEC Marine Ultra Reflection

DITEC Marine Ultra is extremely durable, offering service intervals of 12 months; however, there is another equally important consideration...the service provider. Our polishing teams are the best in the industry. We have spent years analyzing various marine paint substrates. We have identified their individual strengths and weaknesses and learned how to manage them effectively. Our polishing process is unique and focuses on being non-invasive and cautious. We achieve results that others cannot.

DITEC Marine Deck Cleaning and Maintenance Solutions with TEAK CLEAN and TRITON DITEC Marine has also developed a complete line of deck maintenance product line, another unique aspect of our program. Our products all meet or exceed MARPOL Annex V, EPA NPDES, and EU REACH compliance requirements. If your yacht is in Montenegro, Turkey, Monaco or Palm Beach, all our products can be processed through a yacht's grey water system, rinsed overboard or through the drain scuppers into the sea.

Using DITEC Marine DC-100 TEAK CLEAN and TRITON, a deck crew can maintain the cosmetic appearance of the teak regularly, without causing corrosive damage to the wood and the surrounding paint and metal surfaces. DC-100 is a saltbased organic acid replacement that does not have the same corrosive quality as phosphoric or hydrochloric acid. DC-100 still has a highly acidic, but it lacks the negative corrosive quality

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of a traditional acid. This makes DC-100 three times stronger than phosphoric or hydrochloric acid when used as a cleaner.

Further, this change in chemistry allows for the successful introduction of metal corrosion inhibitors, surfactant/detergent, algaecide, and mildewstat to the DC-100 TEAK CLEAN. These additives enhance the cleaning process, removing dirt, oily contaminants, and oxidation AND THEY ELIMINATE the need for the strong hydroxide Part 1 of the traditional 2-Part cleaning process!

Once teak decks are clean, DITEC Marine TRITON is the ultimate maintenance solution. TRITON is a wood protector NOT a sealer. It binds to the wood fibers, giving the surface water-resistant, oil-resistant, and UV-resistant properties, while allowing the wood surface to still absorb and expel moisture normally!

TRITON is completely transparent and does not change any visual or tactile aspect of the wood surface. It is perfect for dining areas to repel red wine, salad dressing, and other food spills.

More information about all our products and services is available at www.ditecmarine.com.

Above 2 photos: DITEC Ultra Before_After Application

SEABIN PROJECT

FOR CLEANER OCEANS Seabin Fundraising Event Corner Bar Oct 5Th Oct 5th saw the combined efforts of Palma yacht Crew, The Corner Bar and The Islander organise a fundraising event in order to raise monies to buy a Seabin for Palma. In the end, we managed to raise over 7000 eu, enough for two Seabins, which will live in Club de Mar. The companies donating prizes for the raffle all appear here on our WALL OF FAME and our huge thanks goes out to each and every one of them. The Yachting Community of Palma produced a great effort and should be very proud.

Thanks also to Gareth Pullen for the design of the raffle tickets!

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

INTRODUCING THE POP UP CLUB! Facebook: Viking Crew Twitter: vikingcrew1 Instagram: vikingmaritime Linkedin: Viking Maritime Group With the yachting industry continuing to grow, Viking made the decision to open a “Pop Up Office” in Palma in January 2017. During the course of the two months, we established strong relationships with other industry professionals and held the first successful networking event at The Boathouse in Palma, of whom we collaborated with Global Services and E3 Systems.

The Pop Up Club now consists of four non-competitive companies, Viking Crew/Maritime Skills Academy (Matthew Jaenicke – Managing Director), Global Services (James Beddall – Head of Sales), E3 Systems (Greg ButlerDavis – Sales Manager) and DWD – Dolphin Wear & Deckers (David Ireland – Managing Director).

James Beddall of Global Services comments – “Global Services are very proud to be part of the PopUpClub, starting this great idea with our friends from Viking back in 2017

After the great success in Palma, as partners we decided to hold another event in Bremen, Germany, this time a Summer BBQ for all new build crew and industry professionals based in the area. With a large number of attendees at the first Summer BBQ in 2017, it was an event to remember. We have now hosted our second Pop Up Palma mixer and second Summer BBQ in Bremen of 2018 and plan to expand on our locations, exploring Barcelona and other yachtie hubs. We have also welcomed our fourth and final partner – DWD – Dolphin Wear & Deckers.

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with an event in Palma and a BBQ in Bremen for all of the new build teams in the local area. We have since introduced our friends at DWD into the PopUpClub and have held some amazing events since, with this year’s BBQ in Bremen doubling in size in terms of attendees to over 150! We are all very much excited to host various events throughout the year in different areas of Europe for all of our loyal customers and industry friends.”

Matthew Jaenicke, Group Managing Director or Viking

Maritime comments – “Creating the PopUPClub with our friends at E3, Global and DWD has been a great success so far! The events have allowed industry professionals, as well as Captains and Crew from within yachting to be able to network and socialise at a number of key global locations. We look forward to meeting more of you very soon and watch out for any upcoming events” Please keep your eye out for future events hosted by the Pop Up Club via social media!

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

IPM GROUP PRESENTS MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW aspect showing considerable improvement has been the adaptation of the marina to provide a better service to its clients both when berthed and when on land. Its facilities are now more functional and convenient, as well as having new and modern systems for daily operations.

It should also be mentioned that this certification has been possible thanks to the preparedness and continuing commitment of the entire team at Marina Port de Mallorca, who have made this port one of the marinas with the highest rates of client loyalty in Majorca.

In addition to this outstanding piece of news, IPM Group presented its new 1,000-tonne travelift which will be in operation at STP Shipyard Palma from October, making the yard the only one in Europe with the capacity to hoist this tonnage.

Meanwhile, Marina Ibiza also had new developments to reveal with its presentation of the port’s refurbishment project. Here, the increase in the number of commercial premises was a key feature, the purpose of which is to improve the shopping, leisure and dining experiences of clients and visitors to the island of Ibiza.

IPM Group Kety Sierra marketing@group-ipm.com IPM Group has again this year been present at the Monaco Yacht Show, with a stand shared by all the facilities that form part of this group and in particular STP Shipyard Palma and Marina Ibiza. One of the highlights from these companies was the announcement by Marina Port de

Mallorca of having recently been awarded a 5 Blue Star rating from the IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute), just after its refurbishment works.

This recognition is supported by the European Parliament, and only a few marinas worldwide are able to boast this prestigious certification. It is, in fact, the first marina in Majorca to obtain it, whilst in Spain there are only four

with the same rating – including Marina Ibiza, also belonging to IPM Group – as it demands exacting quality standards in services and facilities that only the best equipped marinas can offer.

With the overhaul of its facilities, Marina Port de Mallorca has strengthened its position in the ranking of marinas in the Mediterranean. One

IPM Group is a private group of nautical-sector companies with facilities that are exceptionally well equipped and state-of-theart, and a team of consultants and professionals with a solid background in the management of luxury marinas, boatyards and cutting-edge nautical projects, who bring the guarantee of their extensive experience in the boating sector endorsed by the success and prestigious recognition of projects already carried out.

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FEIKO WESTRA, NEW DELEGATE OF VARADOR 2000 IN PALMA Varador 2000 Palma Paseo Marítimo 16A (+34) 673 913 265 The nautical agent Feiko Westra is the new representative of Varador 2000 in the Balearic Islands. With a long career in the nautical world, Westra has recently taken over the Varador 2000 delegation in Palma. Westra knows perfectly the Balearic nautical market, where he has worked during the last years. The office, opened in 2016, provides technical and logistical support to all clients of Varador 2000 and Mataró Marina Barcelona in the Balearic Islands. The delegation also acts as the commercial office of the company.

Varador 2000, whose head office is in Arenys de Mar (Barcelona), offers its customers in the navigation area of the Balearic Islands a complete technical equipment and a management team led by Feiko Westra able to quickly solve any problem or incident that happens in their boats.

The delegation of Varador 2000 in Palma is located on the Paseo Marítimo number 16, A, very close to the Auditorium. Its contact telephone number is 673 91 32 65.

Marina for superyachts and technical base Varador 2000 is a marine

company with over 30 years’ experience in the sector. The company manages the nautical base for superyachts Mataró Marina Barcelona and a repair and refit technical base in Arenys de Mar. In the port of Mataró, Varador 2000 manages Mataró Marina Barcelona, the reference marina on the north coast of Barcelona.

The marina has 30 moorings for boats of great length, between 20 and 60 meters; has all the services to give maximum satisfaction and well-being to users (water, energy, bunkering, concierge, wi-fi, parking, defibrillator, etc.). It also has a play area, the Sirius Club, for skippers and crews, with BBQ, bar, billiards, library, satellite TV, board games, press service and sports area (paddle tennis and basket-training). All that in front of the sea, with direct views of the marina and the moored boats.

In the port of Arenys de Mar the company provides its clients with 10,000 metres squared of technical grounding and a cuttingedge technical infrastructure with a 200 tonne travelift; a painting booth; antifouling painting; osmosis treatment; high gloss hull and deck painting; official mechanics services; carpentry, electricity, electronics and hydraulics workshop; interior and exterior upholstery; rigging, lighting and storage

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STP SHIPYARD PALMA’S 1000TN TRAVELIFT SUCCESFULLY PASSES THE TESTS AND IS READY TO START OPERATING IPM Group Kety Sierra marketing@group-ipm.com Europe’s largest travelift has succesfully performed manoeuvre and weight tests to hoist its máximum capacity The shipyard is ready to operate with this new travelift and hoist larger and heavier yachts Europe’s largest travelift, with a hoisting capacity up to 1000tn, has been tested at STP Shipyard Palma’s facilities, and it is now ready to operate. This new travelift will allow the yard to lift significantly larger yachts, who previously have had to go elsewhere for repair and refit work if they needed to be ashore.

For security reasons, STP wanted to perform several tests before operating with its clients. The first test was carried out with a 46 mtr sailing yacht. With this test, the travelift staff got to know the movement capacity of this new travelift. They found it much more agile than the current 700 ton version. This superior manoeuverability is thanks to its 32 wheels with electronic direction control and two Volvo 286Hp engines. The 32 slings and 4 ‘pastecas’ -1 fixed and 2 mobile- on each side provide more versatility when hoisting the yacht, offering major mobility to suit them to the yacht’s dimensions.

One of the tests before its premiere, was performed last Sunday with the ferry Cristobal Colón from Ibiza, property of Formentera Lines. The vessel,

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with 56m in length and 12 meters beam was firstly hoisted without extra load. Subsequently, a total of 8 trucks were introduced into the vessel to increase the lifting tonnage. With this weight the dynamic test was carried out, consisting of maneuvering the travel lift in the shipyard, demonstrating its agility.

Later the static test was carried out, where the new travelift hoisted the Christopher Columbus of Ibiza with the 8 trucks and additional ballast that made it reach its maximum weight capacity.

Once the capacity had been shown, and the skill of the professional team that handles it, the "1,000 tons" continued making tests hoisting a 500 ton yacht to make other adjustments.

It was a 56.4 mtr sailing yacht that could not have been lifted previously.

For several years, the nautical sector has experienced an important growth, especially in the Balearics. There are several conditions that favour this situation, such as the weather, the location and the growing offer of quality specialists in the different refit areas of vessels.

It is for this reason that, STP Shipyard Palma, is committed to grow to meet the needs of the market, offering better equipment to provide service and response to the increasing demand of larger yachts that choose Mallorcaas the place to perform their maintenance and repair work.

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MNS – CERTIFIED PEPLINK PARTNER

with Peplink in 2011, and since then we have delivered Peplink WAN management routers, 4G/ LTE routers and Pepwave WiFi to numerous yachts.

As a natural evolution we have now taken the step to become a Certified Peplink Partner, making us the only certified partner in Spain who’s specialized in marine IT/Telecom.

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Pepwave has over the last couple of years become an industry standard for yacht 4G routers, due to it being easy to use, feature-rich and reliable.

Latest news from Pepwave is the

new LTE+ world 4G routers, with higher speed, and with world 4G compatibility + new high gain 2-in-1 (MIMO) marine antennas.

We have the expertise and experience to help you going forward with your internet connection, Network and WiFi solution.

MNS was established in 2000 and was one of the pioneers in yacht VSAT systems, with the first antenna delivered in 2001. In addition to Superyacht telecom, we have been involved is many satcom projects for Cruise ships, Navy and Offshore Oil &

Gas. These projects has taken us to installations in places like Singapore, Korea, Pakistan, Dubai, Oman, Kenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Mexico, Uruguay, to mention a few.

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www.mallorcaadmin.com hello@mallorcaadmin.com Mallorca Admin is a new professional support service based in Mallorca and has

been formed to provide admin assistance to English-speaking businesses across the island.

They offer a solution for those who would like to hire office assistance, either in-house or remotely, without the hassle or expense of an employment contract.

Services range from the admin basics such as filing, book keeping and general office organisation to database cleansing, invoice management, personal or virtual

assistant duties and specialist recruitment assistance. Mallorca Admin will provide an extra pair of admin hands as and when required: be it a couple of hours ad-hoc, to cover holidays and staff absence or they can arrange a tailor-made plan for longer term, regular or specific project requirements.

With over 20 years’ experience in various office environments, including 7 years’ recruitment consultancy, Mallorca Admin

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE done by crew across the industry and I was fortunate to be at the awards ceremony in Antibes this October. e3 was sponsor of the Chief Engineer & ETO award and we were delighted to hand the award to winner Harris Kokkotas of Da Vinci. It was a fabulous event and our congratulations also go out to shortlisted runnersup Kristian Warhurst and Liam Quilter of Gene Machine.

e3 SYSTEMS NEWS Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com The Crew Awards I mentioned in the last issue that the inaugural Crew Awards were all set to celebrate the hard work

Top tier recognition This year has been extremely busy for e3 and one of the highlights for me personally was being awarded TIER 1 Value Added Reseller (VAR) status by Inmarsat for two of its flagship services, Fleet Xpress and FleetBroadband. We have been working with Inmarsat for many years and are delighted that our service and support has been recognised. These market-leading services are a natural fit to our

portfolio of communications solutions and perfect for customers who travel globally, want to get off the beaten track, and require a stable, reliable connection particularly where conventional services do not reach.

Single panel success Our Kymeta single panel solution is now well and truly taking off. We currently have nine installations on yachts of varying sizes with up to another 20 in the pipeline. While proving particularly popular in the US and Caribbean, Europe is starting to adopt this new technology, with the latest convert being M/Y Il Sole at Port Denia.

A closer look at VSAT Once coastal waters are left behind, VSAT becomes the mainstay of a yacht’s communications. With e3 being one of the pioneers of VSAT for the yachting world, I wanted to tell you a little more about our innovative approach to yacht communications. In the formative days of VSAT, e3 worked with a number of providers to develop new yachting verticals and since then we have continued to develop strong ties across the industry, while always maintaining our independence.

As one of the industry’s leading communications integrators, e3 is able to look at the big picture and meet customers’ communications needs by offering a range of recommended service providers covering VSAT, 4G, Inmarsat, Iridium, TV and networking - all overseen by a dedicated account manager. It’s this unique tailored solution of combined products and services that sets us apart from many competitors who can only deliver a single solution.

As a result of this, clients have to deal with numerous contacts

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from several providers, which can result in confusion as to where the fault lies if services fail. This cannot happen at e3 as we take full responsibility across all services and hardware.

In addition, e3 alleviates the headache of accounting by offering a “float” where the client has a fixed budget in place to cover the monthly payment of all active services.

VSAT is relatively slow and expensive and should only be used when at sea, when owner and guests are on board. 4G is fast and cheap and should be used for coastal cruising – where yachts spend the vast majority of their time. While Inmarsat and Iridium are used as a global solution where Ku-Band VSAT cannot offer coverage. As a wholly independent advisor we can ensure vessels are on the right service and the right plan as and when they need it.

While our free of charge ‘Data Audit’ evaluates on-board installations and services, proposing recommendations to update systems and services to enhance performance and maximise budgets.

To understand the effectiveness of our offering is to see it in action. For example, we were approached by a highly reputable Yacht Management company to provide a range of services including Inmarsat Fleet Broadband, Sky TV, VSAT and 4G which its current provider was unable to deliver. The switch to e3 has proved very successful and we are now the recommended communications provider for our client’s entire fleet. While another yacht approached us to reduce their VSAT spend. With their current contract costing $99K annually, we suggested lowering the base plan for crew and upgrading bandwidth when the owner is on board – a simple

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE by the vessel’s recommended service provider 24/7. This way, e3 can initially determine whether issues may be caused by on-board hardware or network, escalating to the service provider if deemed to be service related.

All in all, e3 has a unique offering and one that continues to evolve with new technologies and services. You’ll find more details online at e3s.com or simply call us and one of our experts will be able to help.

Show and tell e3 will be showcasing a wide range of products in the coming weeks at two very different but equally enjoyable shows.

The world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems, METSTRADE takes place 1315 November in Amsterdam. insight that saved our client $35k per year.

Another fundamental aspect to VSAT provision is support and e3 offers the advantage of a two-

fold support network available round the clock. e3’s Support Operations Centre deals with first line technical support up to 10pm, 7 days a week, with an additional support layer offered

Speedcast will join e3 on our booth (11.111 in Superyacht Pavilion) together with a number of our Certified Distribution Partners who have been busy installing Kymeta panels – so a great opportunity to speak with those with first-hand experience.

While Cobham and Speedcast are on Consortium booth – so please drop in to see what we can do for you. e3 is title sponsor for this year’s Antigua Charter Yacht Show taking place 4-10 December at the Nelson's Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, the Falmouth Harbour Marina and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina both located in Falmouth Harbour.

They both promise to be great shows and once again we look forward to seeing you there – or if not, until we meet again in the next issue which is unbelievably the final one of 2018.

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

UNDERSTANDING IP CCTV CAMERAS IP Cameras

When choosing a CCTV system to monitor the security of your vessel, there are a few things to account for. Here I will discuss some of the common questions regarding Network IP Cameras and NVRs (Network Video Recorders).

Analog Cameras & DVRs To begin with I would like to differentiate between analog and IP cameras. This refers to the connection of the camera, rather than the inside working of the camera. Analog camera, in most cases, are simple passive units that send their video signal via coaxial cable back to a “DVR” or Digital Video Recorder. As the name says this unit records the signal received and may also transcode the signal into another format (digital) for on passing to another system and for viewing. The unit may also contain software for managing the camera settings and camera options.

Without a DVR you would not be able to record or view recorded video. Essentially the DVR is the brains of an analog security system. Analog cameras tend to have a separate 12 or 24-volt power source.

Newer cameras tend to be IP cameras connected to a computer network and are individual units that are accessed via a dedicated camera IP address. In effect the camera has its own brain and requires no central control for basic functionality. The camera may also have onboard recording via the use of an SD card. In essence they are a “smart” device connected via the same type of cable used to connect your computer or other smart “internet” device. And as with most current network devices, it may even be wifi enabled. IP Cameras may also be powered via the ethernet cable using POE (Power over Ethernet) enabled Switches.

Essentially you can have 1 or many IP cameras on your network, each IP camera being an independent unit, with its own independent interface and specific settings.

Viewing Multiple IP Cameras Simultaneously So, thus when you have multiple IP cameras, you will want a central method of viewing them in a Multiview

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display, and possible a central recording system. For this we use an NVR (Network Video Recorder). An NVR is a hub where all your IP cameras get aggregated to view live, record and store material, and permit for later playback/viewing.

Compatibility Between IP Cameras Because each IP camera is an individual unit, and each manufacturer has their own methods of implementing the use of the camera, not all IP cameras compatible with all NVRs. Your best option is to buy a IP cameras and NVR package. This means that the manufacturer of the cameras specifically designed the NVR to be compatible with the user interface, software, and options that are embedded in the camera itself.

So if you were to buy ten XYZ IP cameras along with an XYZ NVR, you can expect that the cameras will work seamlessly with the NVR. This also means that all of the camera options and functionality are configured and controlled through the NVR itself. There is no need to go to each individual camera and prepare the initial setup or for any later changes. Buying a package like this allows for a fast and convenient setup as well as the ability to streamline the maintenance and usability of your new security camera system.

Camera Changes But what happens when you already have IP cameras and want to add further cameras, or replace old ones? What if you wish to upgrade the NVR?

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As mentioned, different manufacturers use different protocols for communication

between the NVR and the camera. Even a single manufacturer may have changed protocol over time. Here it is good to ensure that if you choose on a manufacturer, to ensure that it uses a common protocol shared with other manufacturers.

An example of this would be the “ONVIF” protocol. This way you can ensure that a ONVIF compatible camera is able to communicate with an ONVIF compatible NVR. This means that you are guaranteed to get video output from each camera to the NVR. Although you will also find that not all of the cameras functionality will be available directly through the NVR. In this case you will also find that most likely find that you will configure each camera individually prior to installing or mounting it. This will avoid potential troubles and hassles at the time of connecting it to the NVR. When configuring, these are the setting you should have to hand; • Camera IP address (Use a unique IP address, and disable the DHCP setting if it has this).

• Main Stream Resolution and Extra Stream Resolution • Date & Time Format • Camera Label • Should you enable Motion Detection (consider what uninteresting movement could accidently activate the camera) • Motion Masking (blanking out uninteresting areas that should not activate the camera) • Color and Contrast settings • IR Configurations And Finally Change any Default Passwords!

Also remember to ensure the camera is running the latest firmware to ensure security and protect against unwanted access.

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

CREW MATTERS

ONBOARDING MEN TO THE MENTAL HEALTH AGENDA

Julia Matheson - Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com 2012 was a significant year for the UK and not only because of Ben Ainsley’s amazing cache of gold medals at the London Olympics. Something happened in parliament that was quite unprecedented (and no, it wasn’t cross party agreement). The unusual event involved several experienced politicians standing in the House of Commons and speaking publicly for the first time, about their individual battles with mental health issues.

MPs including Kevan Jones, Charles Walker and Andrea Leadsom spoke movingly about the effects that mental health conditions, such as depression, stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder, can have on a person and those close to them.

This brave stand by MPs, paved the way for millions of us to firstly, admit to having experienced a mental health problem and secondly, to realise

that we are completely normal!

At long last, the issue of Mental Health has ‘come in from the cold’, enabling us to have an honest discussion about the effect that it is having on our working lives at sea.

We all have mental health just like we have physical health.

When we are in good physical health we have the fitness and vitality to be active and get things done. Just as good mental health brings feelings of being well balanced and positive, enabling us to cope well with day to day events. Similarly, just as physical ill health can vary in severity from the inconvenience of a common cold to the something far more serious and life threatening, mental ill health can vary from feeling overly stressed to an all-consuming depression that is potentially life threatening.

The reality in the workplace is that the underlying cause of sickness absence is just as likely to be linked to a mental health issue as to a physical health issue, and while this has been known statistically for some time, it is only now that the stigma surrounding mental ill health is lifting sufficiently to really begin to address it.

Despite the positive steps

that have been taken, there remains a rather large ‘elephant in the room’ that needs to be confronted if mental health issues are to be taken seriously in the seafaring world. Despite a trickle of women coming up through the ranks into more senior positions, it continues to be a male dominated world and the sad reality is that men are less likely to seek help for mental health problems and three times more likely to commit suicide than women and suicide rates in seafarers is the highest of all industry sectors. The message from this is clear, men in senior positions need to engage with the causes of mental health problems and recognise the signs and symptoms in themselves and others. We should all be aiming to create an on-board culture where mental health is as valued as physical health and where crew feel at ease discussing it.

The causes of mental health problems vary hugely from individual to individual, although commonly reported issues include bullying, harassment, stress, over work, fatigue and problems at home. As a leader you need to be alert to the mood of your crew and observant of the quality of relationships on board. For example, has what started out as a bit of light banter between crew gone too far for one of them? Are you aware it’s going on and are you checking in with them? What action are you prepared to take? When you are busy these things are easy to overlook however, these simple but valuable leadership actions may prevent a situation spiralling into a serious mental health issue for a member of crew.

It is a challenge for leaders to gain the trust of crew who worry that admitting to mental health

difficulties would make them appear weak, especially within the macho culture that is present on many vessels. Conversely many senior males shy away from asking female colleagues how they feel in fear that they might actually tell them! No one said leadership was easy.

Nevertheless, my experience, of working with senior leaders inside and outside of the maritime industry, has shown me that there are few leaders who have been untouched by their own mental health challenge at some point in their careers. This leaves me in no doubt that those leaders who recognise and use their own experiences to better understand their crew, earn their trust and respect in a way that leaders who deny their mental health challenges, never will.

Creating a culture that values the mental health of the crew means being observant and taking notice of crew who appear unusually quiet, withdrawn or unusually bad tempered. Most importantly, make sure that there is a well-established practice on board of regular one to ones, beginning with the Captain and Chief Engineer, cascading throughout senior leadership to their teams, so that everyone on board has the chance to be seen and heard. When you ask the question ‘how are you?’, take time to really listen to the answer, and remember that your own humanity is a good place to begin when laying the foundations for a mentally healthy crew.

Julia Matheson works as a leadership coach and facilitator for Impact Crew, her first career being in Mental Health Nursing.

If you would like to discuss how to incorporate mental health wellbeing into your leadership role, please give us a call.

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3 WAYS INVISIBLE CREW PROFESSIONALISES OPERATIONS ON POCKET SUPERYACHTS

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/ invisiblecrewyachting 3 ways Invisible Crew professionalises operations on Pocket Superyachts. Know your ship - a Shipload of info - the Ship’s show must go on!

Know your Ship: On Pocket Superyachts there is so much to know. Most crewed luxury yachts under 24 meters are run by single captains or by couples, usually young and energetic people. They are solely responsible for all the different departments on board. That’s a tall order to fill! On a discussion in the Palma Yacht Crew Facebook Group, one Pocket Superyacht captain described the job in the most accurate way I have ever seen: 2% Boat handling / Navigation 25% Corrective Maintenance / Repairs 40% Preventive Maintenance 20% Psychology

10% International relations 3% Improvisation The first 2% of the job can be learned through the Yachtmaster course. The remaining 95% of required skills we teach with our online course www.howtofindworkonpocket superyachts.com - with the aim of bringing improvisation down the inevitable 3%. In our module Mindset and Attitude we even cover how to deal with the stress that comes with improvising.

A Shipload of knowledge is usually what gets lost when one captain hands a yacht over to the next. The quality of the handover depends on: 1. How well the resigning captain records and communicates the particular things he know about the yacht.

2. On how well the new captain receives and records the information.

3. On how much time is allowed for the handover. And if the captain has to leave in an emergency or temporarily that

time is usually very short.

With our Virtual Handover Tour we tie those 3 loose ends together. After capturing the yacht in a 360* virtual tour we add “points of interest” to every system or item that the captain wants to talk about in the handover. One click on the “point of interest” reveals the maintenance schedule, manual, even a tutorial video or any other required document. If the captain needs to be replaced quickly he can hand this VR file over to the new captain together with the keys and the boat papers. It’s surprisingly affordable!

The Ship’s show must go on! Pocket Superyacht crew work under quite a lot of pressure to keep the yacht 100% operational, clean and presentable, to offer a high level of hospitality and then there’s all the paperwork. More and more, we see truly professional yacht crew explaining the owners why they need to involve a management company.

Supported by a professional and organised framework the crew

can focus on the job on board while the management assists with registration, contracts, payments, providing (occasional) additional crew, warranty issues, maintenance planning, budget projection en expense reports and more.

They understand that a good management company acts as a teammate who supports them in achieving the best results for the owners and not as a top-heavy, controlling body.

What sets Invisible Crew apart from most management companies is a combination of two factors: 1. We focus exclusively on 50-100ft yachts.

2. We have first hand experience with operating 50-100ft yachts.

We’re always interested in your opinion on what can be done better in the world of the -100ft, crewed luxury yachts, so get in touch with us!

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PROFESSIONAL DECK OPERATIONS Making the teak deck beautiful, the water line perfect and the stainless rails sparkly takes time.

Whether it’s a thirty-meter with two deck crew or a 130-meter with twenty deck crew, the quality of work is relative to the amount of time each member has to complete the work.

David Clarke master@SuperyachtOS.com Superyacht Operating Systems app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com The exterior of a yacht sets the tone of the entire operation.

Whether you’re stern-to at the IYCA, alongside at Bahia Mar or at anchor in the BVIs, everyone notices the quality of detailing on different yachts. It’s the main source of pride and jealously between deck crew. If the paint, windows, stainless, and waterline sparkle and shine, you can be sure there’s a professional deck crew onboard.

So what's the difference between a good deck crew and a great deck crew?

We believe it comes down to 3 things.

1. Knowledge Given that most of us deck crew didn’t grow up with teak decks in our homes or varnished cap rails around the pool (or even a polyurethane gloss paint on the exterior walls), the learning curve to fully understand how to maintain and care for these million-dollar finishes is steep. Sometimes costly mistakes happen.

There are literally hundreds of products that should never be applied to certain surfaces because they cause irreversible damage on contact. The best place to gain this knowledge— both what to do and what not to do—is directly from the manufacturer of the products.

(The second best is from worldclass experts.)

2. Attitude A great attitude for the work, the yacht and most importantly each other will make all the difference in the quality of a deck crew.

3. Time

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The deck crew’s attitude and ability to get things done in a timely manner is a direct result of knowledge. If the Deck Crew has the knowledge to complete tasks to a high standard the first time, not only will they be efficient, their attitude towards each other and the yacht will be improved because they won’t be asked to redo work.

Our Luxe App’s Knolwedge Centre includes expert instructions for the maintenance of all the various surfaces deck crew are typically charged with caring for.

This knowledge comes directly from manufacturers as well as via a hand-picked experts respected worldwide in their fields.

Crew are empowered with knowledge such as the strength, cleaning, polishing, cutting and drilling differences between acrylic and polycarbonate and how heat-treated glass differs from non-heat-treated glass.

Teak Decking Systems provide expertise on teak deck cleaning, inspections, maintenance and repair. Plugging, resurfacing, re-seaming, caulking and oiling are all covered, with instructional images and videos.

When it comes to paint and varnish, application guides, tips, troubleshooting and terminology are shared directly from Alexseal, Boero and the other manufacturers whose products are frequently used on board.

The importance of easy access to manufacturer-specific care instructions is clear when you consider that washing a glass surface when it’s too hot or using vinegar in the wash-down can cause irrepairable damage to some commonly used architectural glass, as just one example!

Sealed Air Repair provides inflatable care instructions, PWC contributes Jetski Regulations, and manufacturers like Nautibuoy Marine inflatables, Summit Furniture, YachtGlass and Sunbrella have similarly comprehensive listings in our ever-growing database.

Dive operations (planning, briefing, hand signals) and nautical knot video tutorials are also featured.

In short, it puts incredibly valuable knowledge instantly at the fingertips of all crew, that it would take any crew or manager many years to gather on their own.

The Luxe SOP System & Knowledge Centre cannot control crew attitude. But we do believe easy access to reliable knowledge improves morale!

Finally, Luxe offers massive time savings, not just because it does all the research for you, but also because of its functionality.

It’s perfect for scheduling, completing and monitoring on board safety and best practices.

It provides SOP templates for an assortment of operations such as: • Anchoring Procedures • Pre-Arrival and Pre-Departure Checks • Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Checks • Stowage Procedures • Guest Arrival & Setup Checks

These templates are all easily personalised to suit individual vessel needs and allow plenty of flexibility regarding when they’re carried out and by whom while still monitoring overall outcomes. Each completed checklist automatically generates a non-editable PDF record. Failed items are instantly assigned to pre-designated work lists to ensure nothing is forgotten.

Digital Permits to Work create a professional safety culture even when a yacht doesn’t officially follow ISM. Other key features: • The Checklist App is ideal for Life Saving Equipment (LSE) and Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE) Checks and Crew Familiarisations. It provides HODs with a simple way to provide new hires with detailed information, greatly reducing the time they need to devote to one-on-one training.

• Digital Task Lists and Work Lists work in tandem with the Checklist App, providing workflow for all operations. The Calendar provides an overview of Checklist statuses, and reminders are available in the form of digital Post-It notes.

• The inventory module provides a place to keep track of stock and equipment.

This time savings can be seen directly in the shine of the windows and the sparkle of the steel.

Luxe puts the ‘system’ into deck operations while the built-in Knowledge Centre provides the SOPs. Deck crew armed with these superb resources are enabled and empowered to maintain high standards when it comes to appearance, operations and on board safety on any yacht on the water.

CREW MATTERS

OH WHAT A NIGHT: ACREW CREW AWARDS 2018

By Norma Trease Everyone understands the importance of yacht captains and crew in the great circle of yachting. Certainly, even some venerable groups and business including Fraser Yachts and the International Superyacht Society have long made crew recognition a cornerstone of their own business outreach. It’s taken the very innovative and creative Abi Wallace, founder of ACREW, to finally take crew recognition to the level it deserves - and as always with ACREW events, it

took off with verve, panache and honored crew in the best possible yachting style.

The inaugural 2018 Crew Awards

by ACREW was held in Nice, France on October 13th , in partnershp with Port Vauban.

Befitting the Art Deco location of Le Palace, the theme was Great Gatsby, and the almost three hundred attendees were dressed very elegantly in feathers, pearls, top-hats with tails, plenty of glitter and even a few captains stripes. Seventeen crewmembers, captains, yachts received their

due honor as exceptional team members in categories including Leadership, Courageous, Teamplayer, Sustainability and the full range of crew positions from Captain Master Unlimited to ETO, Engineer, Deck, Stew and Purser, Best Charter and Best Private Yacht.

The support and enthusiasm of their fellow crew peers was truly inspirational, with over 170 crew nominated for the 17 award categories, more than 10,000 votes received, and thirty judges from all yachting disciplines weighted in to select the final winners. The awards themselves were received with bated breath

Left: Norma TRease with Chef Bradleyvan Royeen of MY The Wellesley Right: Capt Rafael del Cervantes Metaix of Axteca winner of Captain Master Unlimited, Sponsored by The Islander

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from the entire audience, followed by warmly sincere cheers and thunderous rounds of applause.

The Crew Awards showed the diversity of our industry.

Sometimes thought to be a “boys club”, with an incredible and aspirational total of 47 female finalists and many winners reflects that women lead in all aspects of yachting. The included Capt. Carol Benbrook and her First Officer Jenny Matthews of yacht “S” as finalists in Captain Master 3000 Ton and leadership, Natalija Tascijeva of Grand Rusalina for Courageous, and all three finalists of the Sustainability award were women, showing than when it comes to helping our Mother Earth, yacht women rule – and Marlies Sanders of Shogun as winner of the First Officer Crew Award definitely demonstrated how she’s at the top of her game.

The list goes on and on, all winners and finalist so deserving of their wins should be fêted and congratulated throughout the year! Needless to say, no event of the magnitude would be possible without the support and participation of sponsors, who work with ACREW yearround to provide a huge array of valuable and enjoyable crew seminars, destination and social activities worldwide. Thank you

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to all of them!

Finally, The Islander, as sponsor of the Captain Master Unlimited Award, would particularly like to congratulate the winner, Capt.

Rafael del Cervantes Metaix of yacht Azteca.

And the winners of the ACREW Crew Awards 2018 are: • Engineer & ETO Crew Award: David Honeybun, AV-IT Engineer, MY Gene Machine • Stew Crew Award: Carli Steenkamp, Stew, MY HANA

• Deck Crew Award: Glenford Atienza, Deckhand, SS Delphine • Purser Crew Award: Felicia de Kock, Purser, MY I Dynasty • Courageous Crew Award: Bradley Van Royen, Head Chef, The Wellesley • Chief Stew Crew Award: Gemma Christian, Chief Stew, MY Z Captain (Master 500GT) Crew Award: Tristan Mortlock, Captain, MY AWOL • Team Player Crew Award: Charlotte Durand, Chief Stew, MY Spectre • Chef Crew Award: Marco Lima,

CAPTAIN ANDREW SCHOFIELD ‘Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service’ for ‘Services to the Large Yacht Industry’.

Carey Secrett Marketing & Development Manager Professional Yachting Association +33 (0) 4 93 34 91 16 www.pya.org The Professional Yachting Association (www.pya.org) is pleased, and proud, to announce that its President, Capt.

Andrew Schofield, has recently been awarded Great Britain’s

Capt. Schofield, who commands the yacht White Rose of Drachs, has been President of the PYA since 2008 and has played a significant role in bringing the PYA to its current position as the only world-wide body devoted exclusively to the interests of seafarers working on superyachts.

Following the award ceremony, Captain Schofield stated “The success of the PYA’s initiatives is the result of the hard work of many people who volunteer their

Chef, MY HANA • Best Private Yacht Crew Award: Gene Machine, Award received

by Captain Fraser Gow and his crew • Sustainability Crew Award: Barbara Clerc, Chief Officer, MY AWOL • First Officer Crew Award: Marlies Sanders, Chief Officer, SY Shogun • Captain (Master Unlimited) Crew Award: Rafael Cervantes Mataix, Captain, MY AZTECA • Leadership Crew Award: Patrick Netten, Captain, MY EXUMA

• Chief Engineer & ETO Crew Award: Harris Kokkotas, Chief Engineer, MY Da Vinci • Captain (Master 3000GT) Crew Award: David Pott, Captain, The Wellesley • Best Charter Yacht Crew Award: La Tania, Award received Captain Todd Herman and his crew Author Norma Trease is a well-known figure in the yachting world, and represented humanitarian and environmental group Yacht Aid Global, presenters of the Sustainability Award.

time to make them a reality along with the diligence of our staff. I would like to acknowledge this and accept the honour on behalf of this collective effort”.

In addition, Capt. Schofield is one of main instigators of the IHO’s scheme to collect ‘crowdsourced’ bathymetric data from yachts in order to improve chart data in areas infrequently, or never, surveyed.

This Queen’s award, presented

by Princess Anne on her behalf, is welcome proof that the United Kingdom acknowledges the importance and value of superyachts to the Red Ensign group of flag administrations.

Captain Andrew Schofield

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NOBISKRUG HYBRID SUPERYACHT ARTEFACT is the first Hybrid superyacht to have a DC bus, batteries and a variable speed Electric ABB Pod propulsion system. This new system offers higher efficiency and lower emissions, as well as, lower noise and vibration. Together with its advanced Dynamic Positioning System this Hybrid superyacht can hold its position to maximize the guest experience and comfort, even without the use of an anchor – which protects sensitive sea floor.

Hybrid superyacht was developed for outstanding guest experiences and comfort artefact /ˈɑːtɪfakt/ An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

Monaco (September 26, 2018) – A scale model of NOBISKRUG’s 80-meter superyacht, previously known as Project 790, was presented at the Monaco Yacht Show where her name was unveiled: ARTEFACT. "ARTEFACT is a unique vessel that marries cutting-edge engineering

and striking architectural design to embody a tribute to the nuances of human experience that are often overlooked or ignored," says Captain Aaron T. Clark. "Many traditional aspects of superyacht GA’s have been challenged and reimagined in this design to create an unprecedented experience while minimizing impact on fragile marine ecosystems."

ARTEFACT’s distinctive aesthetic exterior and interior styling – designed by Gregory Marshall Studio and Reymond Langton Design, respectively – reflect the discerning Owner’s persistence

to achieve a list of special criteria that included environmental responsibility, technological innovation and guest comfort.

For example, the quest for silent operation and maximum stability has been a driving force behind the concept for this vessel. In a major departure from convention, the Master stateroom is situated in the aft rather than the bow and all guest entertainment areas are situated in low-acceleration zones.

Extensive hull development and testing have ensured that the vessel will ride comfortably.

"Being involved from the early stages of the project, our in-house engineering team brought this innovative and technologically challenging vessel design to reality while meeting all the Owner’s expectations," says Holger Kahl, managing director of NOBISKRUG. "The composite superstructure and the extensive use of custom large and curved glass panels throughout is monumental, ensuring that the visual experience from the interior is uncompromised with minimal mullions to obstruct the panorama. ARTEFACT is a perfect marriage of art and science through innovative architectural design and advanced engineering."

The completion of the superyacht is set for 2019.

DOGUS REPORTEDLY SEEKS BUYERS FOR HOTEL ASSETS TO EASE DEBT POSITION outside Turkey during 2019.

The plight of the group was highlighted this week when Standard & Poor’s downgraded its rating for Dogus to B-, citing its inability to initiate refinancing of some €725m of its own debt as well as debt related to investee companies.

The marine sector assets of the group are part of the Dogus Tourism Group, which is where the hotel assets being proposed for sale are also included.

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ease its debt burden.

Turkish conglomerate said to be looking to sell €500m in assets as part of restructuring plan

According to Bloomberg, the group, led by billionaire Ferit Sahenk, is seeking buyers for prime hotel assets across southern Europe to raise funds to support its debt restructuring plans. The Bloomberg report suggests that Dogus is looking to sell some €500m of assets

Turkish conglomerate Dogus Group, which owns significant yacht marina and shipyard assets, is reportedly looking to sell a sizeable chunk of its assets to

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Within its D-Marin division, which is operated through the Dogus Marine Investment Co based in the Netherlands, the group operates 11 marinas in Turkey, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro and it also has a near 11% stake in the Croatian state-controlled company ACI which operates 22 marinas.

In May, the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development agreed to buy a 25% of D-Marinas BV for €70m.

Dogus also holds a majority stake in Spanish superyacht refit and repair company MB92, which in turn owns Compositeworks and Blohm+Voss La Ciotat. MB92 was recently awarded the concession to operate the new 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift at La Ciotat.

At this stage, there is no suggestion that any of Dogus’s marine sector assets will be affected by the debt restructuring. As a group, Dogus operates in some 30 countries across four continents and employs around 35,000 people.

The group comprises some 300plus companies with investments in seven key sectors – tourism, media, energy, construction, real estate, automotive and food and beverage.

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PENDENNIS TO EXPAND MED PRESENCE

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By David Robinson UK yacht-builder is investing in a new refit facility at Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona UK yacht refit and builder, Pendennis Shipyard, is to significantly expand its Mediterranean presence with a major investment in a refit facility located at Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona.

Mike Carr, joint managing director at Pendennis, commented: “Besides already being a first-class marina close to Barcelona, we plan to build a refit facility alongside from where we will be able to enhance our offering to the superyacht fleet in the Mediterranean region.

This will complement our already successful international business operation in Palma, as well as our main base in Falmouth.”

Toby Allies, Pendennis sales & marketing director, told IBI: “The development of Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona will be completed in phases; the first of which will see the hard standing and haul-out bay upgraded with a 640-tonne travel hoist.

Plans for the site are still in the specifying and work up phase, so it is difficult to give an accurate indication of the investment that will be made at this time.”

Regarding the size of yachts that will be handled, he said: “Available berths are 25m (82ft) to 120m (394ft) supported by haul-out and hard-standing facilities up to 640 tonnes. Our vision is that Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona will add to our offering in the Mediterranean both for existing clients and the wider superyacht fleet and complement the services currently on offer in Palma.”

Recent financial figures for Pendennis show that the company had a record turnover excess of £50m in 2017 and at one point last year the company was working on 11 different projects at its Falmouth shipyard.

Following its presence at the Monaco Yacht Show, Allies commented: “The Monaco Yacht Show was very positive for Pendennis. Having the newlycompleted 39m (128ft) sailing yacht Vijonara on display and the Red Arrows to highlight our 30th anniversary provided a great platform to promote our presence.

“Straight after the show we held our very first Pendennis Classic Yacht Cruise,” he explained, “which saw a collection of classic yachts from the Pendennis fleet perform a parade of sail from Cannes to St Tropez. Yachts involved included Haida 1929, Fair Lady, Blue Bird, Talitha, Vijonara and Mariette of 1915.”

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OCEANCO’S 90M DAR WINS BIG IN CANNES

builtbyOCEANCO.com Oceanco is proud that its recently delivered motoryacht, 90m DAR

has won the World Yacht Trophy Award for Yacht of the year. The award ceremony took place at a gala event in Cannes at the

Carlton Hotel. On stage to receive the honors were Oceanco along with Captain Klaudio Marcelic and the Exterior Designer himself Luiz deBasto DAR has a modern revolutionary exterior styling by DeBasto Design and sophisticated interior design by Nuvolari Lenard. Her groundbreaking design and technological advances bear the unmistakable DNA of an Oceanco: she reflects the latest advances in glass technology and is the first yacht in the Netherlands to be given the official Lloyd’s Register Integrated Bridge System (IBS) notation and designation.

NEW NETWORKING HUB FOR METSTRADE SUPERYACHT PAVILION

than ever,” comments RAI Amsterdam’s Director Maritime Irene Dros. “Our decision to expand was made because we recognise how much the extra companies will contribute to the pavilion programme in terms of innovation. We have also responded to increasing requests from the industry for more networking space in general, and for places where custom yards can host meetings in privacy.”

Expansion includes third hall and space for more exhibitors Having sold out months in advance, the organisers of the SuperYacht Pavilion at this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam have announced a significant expansion. A new networking area called the Shipyard will be at

the hub of a third hall designed to accommodate highly qualified exhibitors who would otherwise have been unable to profile their latest innovations.

“The waiting list of highly qualified exhibitors for the SuperYacht Pavilion at METSTRADE 2018 was larger

The new third hall will have the same sophisticated decorative style for which the SuperYacht Pavilion is renowned. A natural flow into the additional area will be created in a way that the RAI has successfully implemented at other leading trade shows and has been proven to generate lots of visitor traffic. The new extended area will feature stands surrounding the Shipyard, which

DAR features a superstructure completely finished in reflective glass. From the interior, the glass yields panoramic floor-to-ceiling views aft, port and starboard. Her design was conceived to maximize opportunities for outdoor living and to have direct contact with the marine environment.

While the yacht yields a massive amount of volume, DeBasto has ensured that the profile remains long, sporty and lean without a top- heavy superstructure that characterizes so many very large superyachts. The interior, by Nuvolari Lenard was designed in concert with the exterior concept and is also modern and rich in contemporary textures.

is destined to become a key port of call for those seeking networking opportunities.

Behind the scenes in the same hall, project meeting rooms will be set up exclusively for hire by custom superyacht builders.

To ensure confidentiality, these spaces will have a strict entrance policy and a pre-selected guest list for those related to the project in hand, such as designers and naval architects. This new service is a proactive move to ensure custom yards no longer need to hire meeting rooms in nearby hotels and to ensure key decision makers can remain on the show floor.

As a result of all these changes, the SuperYacht Pavilion at METSTRADE 2018 will feature a record number of 314 exhibitors.

PAUL ALLEN, SERIAL SUPERYACHT OWNER, DIES OF CANCER AGED 65 Microsoft co-founder was ranked as the 21st richest person in the world Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates, and the owner of a number of superyachts, has died aged 65 after battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was ranked as the world’s 21st richest person

by Forbes magazine with an estimated fortune in excess of $20bn.

His superyachts included the 126.2m (414ft) Octopus, one of the largest superyachts in the world. He also owned the 92.38m (303.3ft) Tatoosh and the 60.6m (199ft) Meduse. Octopus

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was built by Lurssen in 2003, the Tatoosh was completed

by Nobiskrug in 2000, and the Meduse was a product of Feadship dating from 1996.

Allen used his yachts, particularly Octopus, to search for shipwrecks and other marine relics such as the bell of HMS Hood, once the pride of the Royal Navy in 2005. More recently his team found the Japanese battleship Musashi in 2015, the USS Indianapolis in 2017 and the USS Lexington this year. Octopus was particularly well-equipped in her design for handling the research challenges Allen was interested in. The superyacht could land two helicopters,

one aft and one forward, and she was equipped with a large garage and internal dock that could accommodate a 20m (66ft)

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submarine plus a similar-sized tender. Her interior designer was Jonathan Quinn Barnett.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS avant-garde, eco-conscious, clients. Zero carbon footprint yachts will leave our planet in a better state for our children’s children and beyond.”

NO.1 IN YACHT NEW BUILDS Spencer Buley Group prides itself on hand selecting only the finest independent professionals to work with its clients for the design and build of yachts of the future. Spencer Buley Group (SBG) is delighted to welcome Derek Munro – MD of Yacht Consultancy who will head up the Yacht New Builds for SBG. Derek Munro’s previous role was Project Manager for the design and build of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced sailing yacht - SY Black Pearl. Derek now privately manages SY Black Pearl through his bespoke yacht management company – Divergent Yachting, which prides itself on providing a more individual service to the Client, Captain and Crew.

At 106.7m, SY Black Pearl features many impressive technological systems such as one of the most advanced hybrid propulsion system and waste heat

recovery systems. “The owner is committed to leaving as little ecological footprint as possible.” explained Munro.

It's reported that Black Pearl can operate continually using zero fossil fuels whilst sailing. This is achieved through Regeneration and a very smart Energy Management system.

Hurrell and Munro have the same beliefs and vision to take the yacht industry into the future and are excited to be combining their core skills and principles to ensure the client’s needs remain at the forefront of the D&B process, whilst pushing boundaries in the zero emissions super yacht market, whether that is in exploration, sailing or motor yachts, making SBG number one in its field.

SBG’s value is in providing a truly independent turnkey design and build solution. With Munro heading up the new builds and forming part of the Owners team, SBG working in association with Yacht Consultancy will tailor a Project or Owners Team around their clients, introducing them to the world’s finest ‘independent’ partners; specialist yacht design

& naval architects - Laurent Giles, interior designers, service providers, unmatched in their wealth of experience and knowledge in their specialist fields. SBG with Derek will then assist the Client to select the right yard for the project build.

Munro says: “its paramount to have the finest Owners team, this allows the client to clearly communicate their vision to the owners team who can then discuss and display this technically at a yard. The Owners team is in place to offer the finest expert opinion and protect the Clients interests every step of the way.

Hurrell said: “Derek Munro who is also Chairman of the Superyacht Charities Foundation, is one of the true gents of the yachting world and what he brings to the group, is world class and we are honored he has chosen to join the Spencer Buley Group and there is no one we trust more”.

The synergies between Ashley Spencer Hurrell, Founder of Spencer Buley Group and Derek Munro are aligned. Both are extremely passionate about the industry they work in, protecting the owner’s best interests at every stage of the design and build process and share their vision for zero emission yachts of the future.

As Hurrell said “Yacht design needs to become more cutting edge, to meet the exacting standards and ‘green’ specifications required by our

Derek Munro (Left), Ashley Spencer Hurrell (Right) At The Dorchester London.

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES ADVANCED ANTIFOULINGS & HIGH-GLOSS FINISHES AT METSTRADE 2018 so to try out these products we’re keen to celebrate the positive feedback we have received so far and help new customers achieve excellent results with this great product range including the popular high-performing Micron 350.”

Following the prominent launch of seven new antifouling products at METSTRADE 2017, AkzoNobel’s International brand will be showcasing a wide range of advanced coatings at the METSTRADE 2018 show, taking place in Amsterdam from 13-15 November.

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“Last year’s antifouling launch drew over 100 attendees, including journalists from 40 different publications,” explained Tom Rose, Product Manager.

“They heard from product experts about the advanced technology behind our latest antifouling solutions. Now that our customers have had a year or

In the spotlight this year is Perfection Pro, a two-part polyurethane topcoat designed to allow professional applicators to achieve a long-lasting, mirror-like finish. Available in both spray and brush-and-roller formulations, the brush-and-roller formulation in particular provides a quick and streamlined application process,

ideal for increasing productivity without compromising on results.

Also featured at the stand will be three new colour options for Super Gloss HS, chosen to complement the 10 pre-existing colours and allow boat owners to achieve a contemporary look and feel for their boat. This high-gloss, easy-to-use topcoat is already available in the Netherlands and Germany, and will soon be launching in the UK. To find out more, visit International at METSTRADE 2018 (stand no.07.125), visit international-yachtpaint.com

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INTRODUCING SUPERYACHT TV, THE FIRST TELEVISION STATION DEDICATED TO SUPERYACHTS

lifestyle to a global audience of 30,000,000.

The founders:

By Chrissie McClatchie Superyacht TV is the first luxury television station dedicated to superyachts and life on board.

Based out of Monaco. View online, via satellite or IP. The Monaco-based television station is broadcast via satellite, IP, online and via the Superyacht TV app.

Finally, the first luxury television station dedicated to superyachts and life on board has arrived, Superyacht TV. Based out of Monaco, the glamourous Mediterranean principality with yachting in its DNA, Superyacht TV broadcasts premium quality programming centered on six categories yachts, destinations, life on board, events, tenders and toys, and the creators - to showcase the industry and the yachting

Superyacht TV was founded by film and television producer Christian Moore, son of actor Roger Moore, Patrick Coote, an established yachting industry professional, and Space Systems International (SSI)-Monaco, an integrated telecommunications provider specialized in satellite telecommunications. It is the first television channel for SSI-Monaco.

How can you watch it?

The channel is broadcast 24/7 and is free-to-view online at www.superyacht.tv, on mobile devices via the Superyacht TV app, or through your IP or satellite provider. The current satellite reach is 30,000,000 households, a figure that is growing every day.

The station is shown in Monaco on Chanel 88 and in important yachting markets such as Dubai, the Emirates and the MENA region via MonacoSat. Expansion into the UK and across Europe is planned for 2019.

The story so far After a soft launch in January 2018, the channel has grown organically with the support of key players in the yachting industry, including LYBRA, Cluster Yachting Monaco, MYBA, The Superyacht Life Foundation, International Superyacht Society, and the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Comments from Superyacht TV founder, Christian Moore: “Superyacht TV is the first channel dedicated to superyachts, broadcast on satellite, as well as a dedicated 24/7 channel. It’s a big undertaking to establish a channel where there hasn’t been a lot of content created. But building content is one of the things I enjoy most.”

“We are aiming to give a broad scope and as much visibility as possible to the industry.”

“Superyacht TV has the full support of the industry because we are a visual representation of yachting that hasn’t existed before.”

covered with water and we want to cover it all. With that, video is the best way to bring across the message and to show people what magnificent creations yachts are.”

For more information, or for high-res images, please contact Muriel Penoty or Laura Bataille at Relevance Web Marketing: muriel@relevanceweb.com, laura@relevanceweb.com.

About Superyacht TV Superyacht TV is the world’s first luxury television channel dedicated entirely to superyachts and life on board. Based in Monaco, the global hub of the industry, the station broadcasts around the world via satellite, IP, the Superyacht TV app, and online at www.superyacht. tv. High-quality programming showcases six categories: yachts, destinations, life on board, events, tenders and toys, and the creators.

For more information, visit www.superyacht.tv.

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METSTRADE, the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems, takes place in Amsterdam from 13 to 15 of November. This year Awlgrip, AkzoNobel’s premium brand of market-leading topside yacht finishes for professional applicators, will be displaying two new products coming in 2019: Awlfair SF (Spray Filler) and Awlgrip Quick Build.

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Awlfair SF is an innovative new solution, designed to provide boatyards with increased productivity compared to trowel/ manual application. By allowing filler to be applied quickly and uniformly via spray application, Awlfair SF can allow applicators to save up to 50% on time and labor costs according to initial trial data.

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THE MEDITERRANEAN REGATTA ROUNDUP LE VELE D’EPOCA DI IMPERIA – PANERAI CLASSIC YACHT CHALLENGE The 20th Edition of this charming Italian regatta took place this year at the beginning of September.

It was the third round in The Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge, so points mean proper prizes. It is a biannual event but attracts a loyal following due to the friendly atmosphere and warm welcome.

The mushroom restaurant in the mountains is well worth the trip just to experience rustic gastronomy and authentic hospitality in Liguria.

Espressos are short and strong, nights are late. Dock parties, yacht hopping and town fireworks on one of the evenings add to the atmosphere of a private event. The small fleet of 58 classic yachts gather in this otherwise sleepy port to race in beautiful sunny conditions and

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very light breezes.

On the racecourse 15m JI Mariska 1908 finished ahead of Cambria 1928, Hallowe’en 1926 and the two Moonbeams in the Big Boat Class.

In the Vintage Class Cippino II, a 15 - meter sloop German Frers design built in 1949 having recently completed in several Atlantic races finished ahead of the 1930 Q-Class Jour de Fete and the 1946 French yacht Jalina.

It was a good week for German Frers whose other design the maxi yacht Il Moro di Venezia 1975 also defied one of Northern Liguria’s best-known yachts, the 19.5 meter Ea, a Marconi cutter built in 1952 in the Classic Class.

Spirit of Tradition yacht Dulcinea a 1991 design by Trieste pen Carlo Sciarrelli took line honors in this class of modern classics.

REGATTA NEWS REGATES ROYALES DE CANNES - PANERAI CLASSIC YACHTS CHALLENGE 90 yachts took part in the 40th edition of this Cote d’Azur regatta, the final part of The Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge. Strong winds on the first two days meant that just three of the five scheduled races took place in late September.

Mariska, 15m JI launched in 1908 by the legendary Fife Shipyards of Scotland to a design by William Fife III, took her very first season trophy in the Big Boats category after battling it out with the hugely successful likes of Cambria 1928, Hallowe’en 1926 and the Moonbeam of Fife 1903 and Moonbeam IV 1914 duo.

It was also Cippino II’s first season victory in the Vintage Yachts category. In the course of 2018, in addition to clocking up a string of podiums in various classic regattas, the 15.08-metre sloop took part in all the Mediterranean rounds of the Panerai Circuit.

In doing so she raced against the likes of the ex-Manitou 1937, once sailed by President J.F. Kennedy, Wendy Schmidt’s Santana 1935, Griff Rhys – Jones’s Argyll 1948, Serenade, which belonged to Jacques Cousteau, and Blitzen 1938, the latter making a welcome return to Cannes with notorious Duran Duran front man Simon Le Bon aboard, a keen sailor.

Il Moro di Venezia I, the historic 20.41-metre Italian yacht also designed by German Frers, took the Panerai Trophy in the Classic Yachts category for the third time having previously won it in 2013 and 2015. Built from wood laminate in 1976 by the Carlini shipyard in Rimini as the first example of the Italian IOR Maxi Yacht class, Il Moro di Venezia I competed in all the 2018 regattas, with a non-professional crew of around 20 taking turns aboard.

The Big Boats category was topped by the 25-metre gaff cutter Moonbeam of Fife 1903, with Kelpie, a Solent 38 One Design launched the same year doing likewise in the Vintage category. The Classic Yachts winner was the 1964 Bermudan sloop Argos owned by Barbara Trilling from Madrid. Victory in the Spirit of Tradition went to the IOR design boat Vanessa owned

by Patrizio Bertelli and launched in 1974.

Il Moro di Venezia 1976 designed by German Frers

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LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is the elegant finale to the Mediterranean yachting season which saw more than 300 modern, classic, and Wally yachts competing off the French Riviera at the beginning of October. 2018 was the 20th Anniversary edition under the helm of Tony Oller, the new President of Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. Oller Mariska - Imperia

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120 classic yachts gathered together once again to race and grace these beautiful waters.

The Gulf of St Tropez provides the perfect backdrop to these majestic vessels for media and spectators alike.

The Classics, which represent over 130 years of yachting are, for the obvious reasons of fairness, split into no fewer than 13 groups, according to their size and rig type, namely gaff or Bermudan. The difficulty lies in organizing attractive races every day of the week, offering the competitors a wide variety of points of sail and preferably avoiding any clash between the groups and Classes. Courses are set each morning depending on weather conditions. This year there were gale force winds early in the week finally dropping to leave a pleasing south-easterly by the weekend. By the Saturday a 20 nm coastal course was set for the classic yachts to really sort the men from the boys!

Fleet Racing Cannes

New and noteworthy for this 20th edition was the gathering of twenty Fifes gathered together for the occasion of The Fife Jubilee during this week in St Tropez.

Cannes Winners of Panerai Watches

Duran Duran's Simon le Bon at the helm of Blitzen 1938

The 1908 gaff cutter Viola helmed by the French Mini sailor Fabien DesprĂŠe ultimately triumphed to secure the highly coveted Rolex trophy after a competitive tryst between Swiss 8 m JI Carron II and the 1898 cutter Kismet.

Hispania placed a creditworthy 6th place finishing ahead of the other three 15m JIs, The Lady Anne, Mariska and Tuiga.

The 2019 Panerai Transat Classique, the transatlantic race for classic and vintage sailing yachts starts on January 8th 2019 from the Canary Island of Lanzarote and finishes 3,000 nm later in Saint Kitts. www.panerai classicyachtschallenge.com

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TOPAZ TOPS J CLASS IN SAINT-TROPEZ AS SVEA SWINGS THE SEASON

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Report By James Boyd International Maxi Association Saturday’s conclusion of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez brought the 2018 season to a close for the magnificent J Class yachts.

The fourth and final regatta of the J Class season was a two horse race between the 1933 Charles Nicholson-designed Velsheda, one of the three original surviving Js, and Topaz, launched new in 2015 to a previously unbuilt 1935 Frank C Paine design. At Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the two Js were competing in the Modern IRC A fleet, against 21 of the world’s top contemporary Supermaxi, Maxi and Mini Maxi yachts.

at the start of the next day’s race.

Topaz also claimed Friday’s race between the Js, but Velsheda balanced the scorelines on the last day. As Velsheda’s tactician Tom Dodson put it: “We just decided to keep on doing what we normally do and hope it would come right.” And it did. On the final Saturday, racing in 10-14 knots, Velsheda finished fourth in IRC A, the top result of the Js all week, the 85-year-old lady impressively showing a clean pair of heels to most of the modern carbon fibre maxi fleet.

After the first day of racing was cancelled due to Mistral conditions, the day two was held in ultra-light winds, enjoyed by neither of the J crews. “We had a super light day which was bad and we got swallowed in a hole,” recounted Topaz helmsman Peter Holmberg when they finished 19th to Velsheda’s 15th.

Despite being nerve-wracking, sailing in a large fleet ranging in size from a Baltic 130 to 60 footers, being part of the Cote d’Azur’s magnificent annual nautical spectacle was enjoyed by all. “Voiles de Saint-Tropez is an interesting, exciting, wild, wonderful festival of sailing with everything mixed in one bag,” recounted Holmberg. “It is very challenging for a J boat to get off the start line among 22 other IRC race boats, but our target was always Velsheda and trying to beat them. We had great racing.”

Velsheda was set on to the back foot when she was black flagged

Dodson agreed: “It is always tricky in Saint-Tropez - they do

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things a little bit differently. But we had a choice of just racing with Topaz or getting in there and mixing it up. Ronald [de Waal, owner of Velsheda] likes a bit of action so he said ‘let’s have a go in the IRC modern fleet’. We were regretting it half way through, but the last day made up for it.”

At the regatta’s conclusion, Topaz prevailed, finishing ninth overall to Velsheda’s 13th in IRC A. However, across the four events of the 2018 J Class season, it was Saint-Tropez absentee Svea that prevailed to win the Kohler Cup. This trophy, first awarded to the J Class in 2017, is named after Terry Kohler, former owner of North Sails, who had died the previous year.

In 2017 the Kohler Cup was won

by Lionheart. This year it was claimed by the latest addition to the J Class fleet, Svea, a ‘Super J’, launched last year to a previously unbuilt 1937 design from Swede Tore Holm. Svea’s near perfect scoreline from March’s St Barth’s Bucket, followed by her winning September’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo the more slender margin of just one point, left her in a near unbeatable position in the accumulated points across the J Class season on which the Kohler Cup is scored.

“It is exciting that we won,” said Svea’s tactician Charlie Ogletree.

“I am proud to say we have a great team and our owner-driver Tom Siebel steers every race, start to finish. To be part of that and to watch his success is really cool, especially when you are going up against the likes of Peter Holmberg and Ken Read [on Topaz] and Ronald [de Waal], who has been driving Velsheda for 20 years. I am very proud of that.”

This was despite Siebel joking that being on the helm of Svea is like “driving the Titanic with a teaspoon.”

Ogletree continued: “We are still a new team and we made a bunch of changes to the boat over the winter and we are constantly looking to get better.

To beat the benchmark team in the class [Velsheda] for us is a big accomplishment. I’m sure it will all be different next year because they will come back hard.”

Velsheda finished second overall.

“Although there’s only been three Js racing this season, there hasn’t been any shortage of tussles between us and Svea and us and Topaz,” observed Tom Dodson of their season. “Every regatta has come down to the last race, which has been great. This year we have sailed in more general fleets, but we have enjoyed mixing it up.”

In third was Topaz, still very much on the learning curve with their campaign. As Peter Holmberg explained: “Our boat has not been optimised as much as the others have for racing.

We came with the family wagon and took some scalps. To win against Velsheda and Svea has been wonderful, great for us. Our owner is as pleased as punch and excited for next year. Now we get to perhaps step up the racing program.”

The J Class is affiliated to the International Maxi Association, the official body that oversees maxi yacht racing globally. The J Class schedule for 2019 will be announced in due course.

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Plans are already afoot for the first event to be held by the International Schooner Association in Capri next spring.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOONER ASSOCIATION FOUNDED International Maxi Association: internationalmaxiassociation.com The grace, power and complexity of classic schooners engenders great passion in all who see these wonderful examples of naval architecture, mostly heralding from that golden age of yacht construction in the first decades of the 20th century. In recent years many of these yachts have been beautifully restored, or replicas have been built, with painstaking attention to historical detail and with no expense spared.

These yachts have been taking part at classic yacht regattas, but here they face the difficulty of having very different sailing characteristics compared with other classic yachts. This leaves them at a disadvantage under most current rating systems.

Last month, at the 40th edition of the Régates Royales in Cannes, there was possibly the greatest group of classic schooners gathered together in modern times.

Association are the owners of: • Invader 1905 • Orion 1910 • Mariette of 1915 • Puritan 1931 • Orianda 1937 • Aschanti IV of Vegesack (1954) • Elena of London 2009 (replica of 1910 design) • Atlantic 2010 (replica of 1903 design) • Germania Nova 2011

Andrew McIrvine, Secretary General of the IMA, who was invited as a guest to the launch party, commented: "This organisation is a wonderful addition to the maxi world.

Modern classes may come and go. The interest in preserving these magnificent craft suggests that they will outlive them all."

On the night of 28 September a reception and dinner were held by de Vargas Machuca aboard his yacht Puritan attended by owners or representatives of 12 schooners in order to launch the new Association.

The articles were presented and signed. Ten schooner owners are fully committed, while others have so far expressed strong interest.

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Schooner owners do not come more passionate than Tomas de Vargas Machuca, who owns not

one, but two, of these famous vintage craft. A new initiative, nurtured by his enthusiasm and that of his captain Simon Pandolfi, is the formation of the International Schooner Association.

The formation of this new association has been encouraged and supported by the International Maxi Association, the officially-sanctioned international body whose function is to guide, structure and encourage all types of maxi yacht racing worldwide.

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LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ On the invitation of the Societe Nautique de Saint-Tropez, nearly 4,000 sailors stocked up to the brim with the images, emotions and memories that coloured the packed week of extraordinary, timeless racing. It will certainly be enough to keep them going for the rest of the year, until they can return to the gulf of Saint Tropez once more in late summer.

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The Fife Jubilee for the Rolex Trophy This was surely the highlight of this 20th edition of Les Voiles, the 130th anniversary of the Dragons, a legendary signature of the Fife family saga, which gave rise to an exceptional jubilee rewarded by the prestigious Rolex Trophy.

Competing altogether for the first time in the Mediterranean,

20 sumptuous yachts designed by the Scottish genius from the golden age of yachting, gathered together this year in the port of Saint Tropez. And on this very special occasion: gaff and Bermudan schooners and cutters benefited from their own start, resulting in a truly unforgettable spectacle. Ultimately, it was the gaff cutter Viola, which

masterfully took the win, adding her name to the long list of Rolex Trophy winners on her 110th anniversary, the yacht having been launched in 1908.

The Trophies: • Rolex Trophy - Fife Jubilee: Viola (1908) - Fabien Despres • BMW Trophy: Wally 77 Lyra - Terry Hui • Edmond de Rothschild Trophy (IRC C): Gladiator - Tony Langley • Yacht Club de France Trophy: Tilly XV - Joerg Moessnang • Tropheminin (Female Trophy): Moogli - Caroline Petit • Town of Saint-Tropez Trophy: Cannonball - Dario Ferrarri • Crew procession: Imagine - Vikings theme • Bowling competition: Lady Jo • Loro Piana Trophy: Topaz - Peter Holmberg • Kappa Trophy: Flo D' Orient - Bernard Coquelet • Marines de Cogolin Trophy: Alice - Simon Henning • Le Byblos Trophy: Kelpie - Olive Pelham • Pommery Trophy: Tilly XV - Joeri Moessnang • SNSM Trophy: Rowdy - Timothy Goodboy • Esprit Village Trophy: Santana- Wendy Schmidt • Air France Trophy: Elena of London - Steven McLaren • Mercantour Trophy: St Christopher - Daria Cabai • Tropez Trophy: Sagittarius - Frederic Lafitte • Suzuki Trophy: Creme Anglaise - John Rainger • Yacht Club de France's Coupe d'automne: Ellad - Stephane Richer

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OYSTER REGATTA PALMA – 41ST EDITION – THE EMPHASIS – FUN!

and lifelong friend of Richard’s, Eddie Jordan. Eddie and his band, The Robbers, played an eclectic set and had all the teams and owners up on the dance floor. It was the perfect way to kick things off.

Day 1

All Photos © Stuart Pearce www.yacht-shot.com Full results here: www.oyster yachts.com/news/news-library The 41st Oyster Regatta took place in Palma from 30th September - 4th October 2018.

The regatta was run from Real Club Náutico de Palma and is the first regatta organised by the new custodian of Oyster Yachts, Richard Hadida, whose own yacht Lush sailed in this year’s regatta.

Oyster owners were invited to take part in the regatta which followed a similar format to previous Oyster Regattas but had an extra emphasis on a fun and friendly occasion for all the family, with low key racing by day and parties and dinners by night.

The opening night’s party kicked off in style at Real Club Nautico with a rousing introduction from owner Richard Hadida, whose passion and enthusiasm for the boats that he has saved, was palpable. This was followed by a rocking set from Oyster and former Formula One team owner,

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It was fantastic start to the 41st Oyster Regatta, with 27 Oyster's in three categories, sailing around the bay of Palma, in near perfect champagne sailing conditions.

Firebird steamed ahead of the competition in the Class 1 category, with a comfortable win, and a place at the top of the podium. Class 2 was much closer with Zaybo taking the win over WikiWiki, with only a minute between them. Finally, Class 3 was a much tighter field, but Pied Piper triumphed, coming over the line in first place. To top off the day, the fleet enjoyed gorgeous tapas and watched incredible flamenco dancing in the beautiful Bellver Castle, overlooking the Bay of Palma!

Day 2 In a slight change to normal programming, Day 2 saw the Oyster Regatta enjoy the Mallorcan coastline, as the fleet sailed around to Andratx in a beautiful 20 - 25 knots. Class 1 saw a much closer battle, with Pitanga coming in ahead of Firebird, with only 23 seconds separating them. Class 2 saw a reversal of fortunes from the previous day’s 8th place finishers, as Babiana came in first, ahead of rivals Orcinus. Class 3 was again dominated by the previous day’s winners Pied Piper, who had a strong finish over the rest of the field. The day’s sailing concluded with an awesome dock party in the marina in Andratx, with drinks, food trucks and the inimitable Eddie Jordan and the Robbers making a reappearance.

Day 3

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A beautiful breezy day saw the Oyster Fleet, many of whom in fancy dress, sail home to Palma in 25-30 knots, with some exciting racing in all classes! Pitanga retained her first-place position from the day before, coming in first over Starry Night, pushing the first day’s winners, Firebird, into third. Babiana was clearly favouring the point to point sailing, placing first once again with a seven-minute lead over second place WikiWiki. Class 3 saw a change of leadership with Olanta pushing previous leaders Pied Piper off the top spot. It was clearly all still to play for as the teams partied the night away with drinks, paella and a live band at RCNP. Day 4 Day 4 finally dawned to fabulous conditions, to conclude what will go down as one of the most memorable Oyster Regattas on record. Class 1 saw Starry Night finally getting first position over Oyster owner, Richard Hadida’s, Lush. Clearly letting the boss win is not in the sailor’s vocabulary.

WikiWiki also managed to muscle into first position over day 1’s winners Zaybo. Olanta again took first over PiedPiper, so it’s all down to the number magicians to see who came out top in that battle. The racing and prize giving was topped off with a lavish reception in Mallorca’s exclusive Son Amar, where the teams and owners partied into the early hours.

Final results after 4 days of racing: Class 1 1st Pitanga 2nd Starry Night 3rd Firebird 4th Lush Class 2 1st WikiWiki 2nd Babiana

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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE If the 131 yachts currently entered in the 2018 Rolex Middle Sea Race all cross the start line on 20 October, the race will have surpassed its previous record fleet – 122, set in 2014.

What better way to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Mediterranean’s most renowned 600-mile offshore classic, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club. The entry list is a cosmopolitan affair with some 32 nations represented. Italy provides the largest contingent with 18 entrants, followed by France (15), United Kingdom (14) and the Russian Federation (14).

Entries close on 5 October.

Headline acts include George David’s Rambler, the 27 metre monohull rocket-ship, seeking a record fourth line honours victory in a row. The crew are also hoping for the conditions to propel them round in a time faster than the course record set by one of David’s previous Ramblers back in 2007. And, if the wind gods do conspire in her favour, do not be surprised if the American Maxi achieves a clean sweep of the major trophies. Elsewhere, it will be interesting to see how fast the 35m Nikata, the largest yacht ever to have entered the race, can negotiate the course, particularly the notorious, narrow and complex Strait of Messina. The Maxi 72 Momo, from Germany, two Volvo 70s - Green Dragon from Denmark and Ocean Breeze from Switzerland, the Swan 80 Plis-Play, fresh from victory at the Rolex Swan Cup, and the Swan 78 Haromi will be doing their best to hang onto the coat tails of the expected frontrunners.

The Multihull division is not short of glamour entries either, equally hoping for conditions conducive to posting a quick time. The highlight is the Multihull course

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record holder, Giovanni Soldini and his foiling 21.2m Multi70, Maserati. Soldini’s record breaking participation was in 2016, when damage en route to the start diminished the trimaran’s potential. Given better luck and similar, positive conditions, the Italian crew will have their eyes on bettering their benchmark time. Maserati will be up against another racing trimaran, the 23.38m Ultim’Emotion and two fast cruising cats - the 25.5m Swiss entry Allegra and the 20m R-Six from Poland.

Past winners of Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy for overall victory under IRC will be represented with the popular Greek winner from 2004, Optimum 3, owned

by Nikos Lazos and Pericles Livas, returning. Although not yet on the official entry list, there is news that Igor Rytov and Bogatyr, the 2017 overall victor and first ever winner of a 600 nm offshore classic from the Russian Federation, is planning to take part, albeit this year as a doublehanded entry.

Yachts around the 16m mark have proven mightily successful over recent years, with five of the past 10 winners slotting in at this length. 2018 looks to be packed with highly competitive yachts around this size. There are two ClubSwan 50s; highly regarded as

inshore speedsters, the design has proved itself capable of heading offshore in the Baltic’s Nord Stream Race over the past two summers. Bronenosec and Stella Maris fly the flag for the class.

With an offshore-hardened TP52 winning the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart, it is perhaps little surprise to find plenty of that ilk entered: Anafesto of Poland; Arobas of France; and, Freccia Rossa from Russia, winner of the Rolex Giraglia in 2017. Cookson 50s have shown their prowess, with Mascalzone Latino winning the race in 2017. Endless Game from Italy and Riff Raff from Australia will be out to prove that was no fluke. And, Erik de Turkheim’s powerful Teasing Machine from France, winner of the 2017 RORC Transatlantic Race, has entered once again.

The Maltese fleet with seven entries will be looking to repeat the past glories of their countrymen in this anniversary year. Boats from the island state have won the race on seven occasions over the 38 editions of the race. The last time was in 2014, when Lee Satariano’s Artie repeated her success of 2011. The local heroes include some wellknown boat names: Comanche Raider III, Elusive 2 – sailed by the children of Arthur Podesta, who is remembered for competing in every race until his untimely

passing in 2015, Maltese Falcon, Otra Vez, Ton Ton Malta Charters, Unica and Xpresso. Irrespective of whether these crews are in contention for the overall win, expect a battle royal to determine home bragging rights.

The Royal Malta Yacht Club is proud to have the partnership of Title Sponsor, Rolex (since 2002), and the support of the Malta Tourism Authority and the Ministry for Tourism and in collaboration with Transport Malta.

Entries close officially on 5 October, although late entries may be accepted up until 12 October at the discretion of the Organising Authority.

Monohull Course Record: 47 hours, 55 minutes and 3 seconds – Rambler (USA) in 2007 Multihull Course Record: 49 hours, 25 minutes, 01 seconds – Maserati (ITA) in 2016 The Rolex Middle Sea Race starts on Saturday, 20th October 2018 and the final Prize Giving ceremony will be held on Saturday, 27th October 2018.

Follow the latest news and stories on the Rolex Middle Sea Race social media accounts, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The official race hashtags are #rolexmiddlesearace #rmsr2018 For further information about the race please visit: www.rolexmiddlesearace.com or contact the Royal Malta Yacht Club on info@rolexmiddlesearace. com or info@rmyc.org Valletta is European Capital of Culture in 2018 and the Rolex Middle Sea Race will feature strongly in the calendar of events supporting this initiative.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 25-26 August – Mallorca Championships – Pollensa The Mallorca championships is a weekend series, this year with four races on Saturday, followed by a coastal race on Sunday. In ffiel good, Scott and Andy sailed a great series, their worst result being a third in the coastal. Speedy Gonzales had an unusually inconsistent weekend with two firsts, but also a sixth and seventh. fuego fatuo were looking good, but a catastrophic kicking strap failure in race three cost them dearly. Stephen and Teresa sailed a quietly consistent series, earning them third overall.

1 GBR 3763 Ffiel good Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 12 2 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Susann Spreda 6 3 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Teresa Parry 21 14-16 September – Balearic Championships – Pollensa The championships are sailed over 3 days, six races with no discards, and features sausage and Olympic courses. Weather was extremely variable, with racing stopped on two days due to huge thunder storms turning the race course dark, and positions upside down.

Nevertheless, Michael Clough won three of the four races completed, with newcomer James Waugh in Puff – now renamed Puffin – never out of the top four and taking second ahead of Paco, who now shares Spanish Fly with John Leaf.

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Apart from the thunder and lightning, we were treated to an amazing horizontal rainbow in front of the seaplane sheds as the storm cleared on the final day.

1 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Jonny Fullerton 6 2 GBR 3724 Puff James Waugh / Neil Botha 11 3 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly Paco Palmer / Jaume Pujadas 14 22-23 September – X Trofeo Mortix – Pollensa Trofeo Mortix is a two day coastal regatta, sailed with the RCNPP cruisers.

Stromtrooper and Puffin each took a first and second, with the results decided in Stormtrooper’s favour as she’d won the earlier race. Close behind was Spanish Fly, helmed by John Leaf, with crew Neil Botha who’d been in Puffin the previous weekend.

1 ESP 4058 Stormtrooper ffour David Miles / Corinne Miles 3 2 GBR 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Milan van Rhyn 3 3 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Neil Botha 6 13 October – Y series 1 – Pollensa First race ,the left side was favoured, so John Leaf and Jonny Fullerton arrived there first, ahead of Wight Flyer and fuego fatuo. The second leg saw some action at the top mark, with three boats arriving almost together,

and fuego having to duck Wight Flyer. Spanish Fly extended their lead on the first, tighter reach, with fuego managing to recover to second place and stay there to the finish just ahead of Steve and Hector.

For Race 2 we had a little more wind, with a clean start.

At the top mark, Wight Flyer was leading, with fuego and Stormtrooper close behind. The downwind leg became more of a reach as the wind backed, and fuego took advantage to take the lead.

On the second beat, fuego called the lay line perfectly, and led off the top mark by four or five lengths. They extended their lead and finished far enough ahead to be on the extension of the line for an amazing four boat photo finish; Wight Flyer stole second from Stromtrooper by a foredeck, with Spanish Fly just behind Dragonfly – who subsequently retired due to an earlier incident. All finished in two seconds – amazingly close racing!

The wind backed further for the final race, with the top mark almost reachable on one tack.

Nearly everyone sailed the short leg first, then tacked for the lay line. Spanish Fly went the other way and picked up shifts that took them into the top mark ahead of the fleet. Spanish Fly held position up the beat and set off on the final reaches. The second reach saw the wind back further, making it almost a run. fuego and Stormtrooper gybed out to the south, and picked up speed, with fuego grabbing a position.

Following Spanish Fly to the finish, fuego was on starboard;

Wight Flyer was approaching on port, gybed onto starboard and just slipped across the line ahead of fuego and Stormtrooper – another photo finish.

This is shaping up for an exciting series, with two boats on equal points, and third only 1 point behind.

Jonny won’t be with us for the next races in the series, as he’s off to Australia for the winter – safe travels!

1 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Jonny Fullerton 6 1 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 6 3 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Hector Laird 7 Next up 10 November: Liguillla de Invierno 1 - Pollensa 17 November: Extra race Pollensa 24 November: Liguillla de Invierno 2 - Pollensa 1 December: Y series 3 Pollensa 15 December: Trofeo Navidad Pollensa Our 2018 calendar is on our website http://flyingfifteen. mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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QUANTUM RACING 52 SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONS FOR 2018, LUNA ROSSA WIN VALENCIA TITLE

www.52superseries.com Quantum Racing may have won the 2018 52 SUPER SERIES championship title, but unsailable light winds on the last day of the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week denied them the chance to pitch for their fourth regatta win of the season. Luna Rossa, the Italian America's Cup challengers of record, lift the Valencia regatta title, which they add to the Zadar

Royal Cup, which they won in Croatia in June.

And there was no deciding race to unlock the tie for second place on the 52 SUPER SERIES circuit podium for 2018. Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon and the Roemmers family's Azzurra finish on exactly the same points aggregate after the 42 races and five regattas of this season.

But the German-flagged team,

which draws on an afterguard comprising John Kostecki and Jordi Calafat, both winners of successive America's Cups on these waters, are credited with second on tie break. The deciding factor being which team finishes in front of the other in the last regatta of the season.

Ramos, BRA, 48 7. Sled, Takashi Okura, USA, 48 8. Provezza, Ergin Imre, TUR, 54 9. Phoenix, Hasso/Tina Plattner, RSA, 68 10. Gladiator, Tony Langley, GBR, 69 11. Paprec, Jean Luc Petithuguenin, FRA, 76

Harm Müller-Spreer, the German owner-helm wins the ownerdriver prize for the regatta and for the season, finishing runners up for the year as he and his Platoon team did in 2017 behind Azzurra.

2018 52 SUPER SERIES Overall Standings:

52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Final Standings: 1. Luna Rossa, Patrizio Bertelli, ITA, 31 points 2. Quantum Racing, Doug DeVos, USA, 32 3. Platoon, Harm Muller-Spreer, GER, 33 4. Azzurra, Alberto Roemmers, ARG/ITA, 38 5. Alegre, Andres Soriano, USA/ GBR, 46 6. Onda, Eduardo de Souza

1. Quantum Racing, Doug DeVos, USA, 160 points 2. Platoon, Harm Muller-Spreer, GER, 197 3. Azzurra, Alberto and Pablo Roemmers, ARG/ITA, 197 4. Luna Rossa, Patrizio Bertelli, ITA, 203 5. Sled, Takashi Okura, USA, 211 6. Alegre, Andres Soriano, USA/ GBR, 230 7. Phoenix, Hasso/Tina Plattner, RSA, 239 8. Provezza, Ergin Imre, TUR, 261 9. Onda, Eduardo de Souza Ramos, BRA, 290 10. Gladiator, Tony Langley, GBR, 344

MALTESE FALCON AND SILENCIO TRIUMPH IN SEVENTH EDITION OF PERINI NAVI CUP www.yccs.com Porto Cervo, Italy: After three days of racing, the seventh edition of the Perini Navi Cup drew to a close today. The event, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, had gathered 21 yachts from the Perini Navi fleet in Porto Cervo. Overall leader in the Cruiser Racer division was the 50-metre Silencio, while The Maltese Falcon triumphed among the Corinthians Spirit yachts and overall.

The final day of the Perini Navi Cup saw the fleet face a coastal course of approximately 14 miles, accompanied initially by a breeze of 12 - 14 knots from the west.

The Perini ships headed south to circumnavigate the islands of Mortorio and Soffi before returning north to a buoy off the coast of Porto Cervo and the finish line of a course that was shortened due to strengthening winds, reaching speeds of 27 knots.

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accelerated today, leaving her rivals behind after rounding Soffi, and crossing the finish line with twenty minutes to spare, thereby clinching the victory of the day. Despite this excellent performance Seahawk placed second overall, while consistency was rewarded for the 50-metre Silencio - second in today's race - who with two wins out of three races run, was the overall winner in the Cruiser Racer class. Third place of the day and third place in the overall classification went to the 43-metre Victoria A. In the Corinthians Spirit class The Maltese Falcon, the 88-metre flagship of the fleet, took pole position in the overall standings with three wins out of three, seven points ahead of Tamsen, in fifth place today but second overall. The battle on the water was for the second place of the day: Blush managed to outdistance Spirit of C's to finish second, but didn't manage to claim a podium place as Spirit of C's went on to take third place overall.

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AKZO NOBEL VOLVO PAIR COME TOGETHER

Two months after completing the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race around the world in fourth place aboard team AkzoNobel, two key members of the squad have set their sights on competing in the next edition of the race in three years' time.

Chris Nicholson

Nicolai Sehested

“The important thing is to identify the right partners who can benefit from being a part of this wonderful race,” said Sehested at the Royal Danish Yacht Club, where as well as taking AkzoNobel guests sailing last week, he and Nicholson met with representatives of some of Denmark’s largest companies.

Nicolai Sehested from Denmark and Chris Nicholson from Australia have teamed up together and plan to mount a campaign for the next race which will circumnavigate the planet beginning in the winter of 2021.

If they are successful in raising the funding to mount a competitive campaign this would be the pair’s third around the world race together, having first competed in 2014-15 when Nicholson skippered Danish entry Team Vestas Wind.

For the next race 28-year-old Sehested will step up into the coskipper’s role alongside Nicholson – a veteran of six around-theworld races.

Nicholson, 49, has won multiple world and European championships and led two Volvo Ocean Race campaigns (as well as the Vestas campaign he skippered CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand to second place in the 2011-12 edition) and believes Sehested has got everything it takes to co-skipper.

“Right from the very first day I sailed with Nicolai on much smaller boats I could tell he was built for around the world racing,” Nicholson said. “I knew then it was just a matter of time before he would be ready to take on a leading role within a campaign.

“He is someone who maintains an even personality when things

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Nicholson are already on the hunt for backers.

are going well and in times of adversity. That makes him the exact sort of person you want beside you when you take on as immense a challenge as an ocean race around the world.”

Sehested describes himself as “humbled” by the confidence shown in him by Nicholson but equally excited at the prospect of jointly leading an around the world race campaign.

“I’m very aware of the responsibilities that come along with the role of skipper and I’ve spent my last two Volvo Ocean Race campaigns learning as much as possible from the talented and experienced sailors around me,” Sehested said.

As professional ocean racers Sehested and Nicholson regard the round the world race as the pinnacle of their chosen sport and both have their hearts and minds set on mounting a winning campaign in the 2021-22 edition.

Turning that into a reality will require substantial financial support and the two sailors are on the lookout for suitable commercial partners to help them build a race winning squad.

Nathalie Quéré – director brand and creative services at AkzoNobel and team AkzoNobel’s campaign director in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 – said the company had overachieved on all the goals it set for the campaign.

“Assembling a team to take on an around-the-world yacht race is a hugely daunting prospect and I know that to bring it to fruition I will need to call on every skill and piece of experience I have learned along the way.

“Chris and Nicolai did an outstanding job for us in the last race,” Quéré said. “We are delighted that they have joined forces for another campaign and we will do whatever we can to support them.”

“That said, I am also thrilled by the idea of working alongside Chris to create a campaign that can deliver both on the water and for our commercial partners.”

Despite the start of the next edition being three years away the clock is already ticking for anyone with aspirations of putting together a winning campaign and Sehested and

“There isn’t any other sporting event that comes close to the magnitude of an eight month, 45,000-mile yacht race around the world," Sehested said.

"For the right company the opportunities it opens up are truly spectacular.

“We have the experience of eight Volvo Ocean Race campaigns between us and that puts us in a very strong position to be able to engage in meaningful discussions with potential partners.”

Nicholson too stressed the importance of forming a true partnership rather than just looking for someone to provide the funding.

“Gone are the days when the sailing team and the sponsor were separate entities with their own agendas,” Nicholson said. “To be successful in a yacht race around the world requires all sides to be working for each other to make sure everyone involved gets the most out of the campaign.”

Next stop for Nicholson and Sehested with the team AkzoNobel VO65 will be Lorient, France where Nicholson will give the keynote address at the Yacht Racing Forum taking place on October 22 – 23.

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DETAILS REVEALED ABOUT THE CREWED FORMER VOLVO OCEAN RACE ABOARD IMOCAS eight intermediate stopovers may be organised with at least one stopover in the following countries: South America, Australia/New Zealand, Asia, the United States and Europe (where the event will finish early in the autumn of 2022).

Accessible to interested teams since 1st October, the preliminary version of the Sailing Instructions for the next crewed round the world race with stopovers (previously known as the Volvo Ocean Race) has given us an insight into this event, which will take place in 2021-2022. The race will include two types of boat: IMOCAs with foils (launched after 2010 and which will be sailed by five or six people) for the overall title and one-design VO65s competing for the Youth Challenge Trophy, which will reward the top youngsters.

"The Fully Crewed Around the World Race (FCAWR) is the working name for the event, which will take over from the Volvo Ocean Race (the former Whitbread Round the World Race)." This is how the preliminary version of the Sailing Instructions begins for the next crewed round the world race with stopovers, which will be raced both on IMOCAs with foils and one-design VO65s.

"This draft document marks the first stage of many. It will allow us to open discussions with the interested teams," explained Antoine Mermod, President of the IMOCA class. "We can't wait to continue our work with the organisers of the race to create a fantastic event. In the coming weeks and months, we will in particular be working on controlling costs, which is a key problem that needs to be discussed," While we are going to have to wait a while to find out all the details concerning the dates of the various legs and where the stopovers will take place, the preliminary Notice of Race presents the general outline.

The first thing we learn is that registrations open on 11th December 2018. As for the race calendar itself, we have learnt that the first in-port races and the start of the first leg will take place in Alicante (Spain) in late autumn 2021. The race will include a maximum of nine legs. Up to

The teams racing aboard the IMOCAs will be competing for the overall title. Only boats launched after 2010 will be admitted and they will have to be fitted with foils and a standard wing mast. "In a race with stopovers, because of the constraints imposed by the schedule, it is necessary to ensure the boats in the fleet are similar to each other to avoid large gaps developing at the finish. That is why we have published this rule concerning the launch date On top of that, thanks to that limit, all of the teams will be in with a chance of performing well," explained Antoine Mermod.

For the in-port races, as for the

offshore legs, the crew (excluding the media man) will be comprised of five people, including at least one woman. It will be possible to take six aboard, as long as there are at least four women on board. "Here too, we had to find the right balance," stressed Antoine Mermod. "Sailors from the Volvo Ocean Race wanted larger crews, while those from IMOCA racing would have liked to see fewer people on board. We think we have found the perfect compromise."

Looking at the existing IMOCAs and those currently being built, between sixteen and eighteen boats will meet the conditions to be able to compete in the 20212022 edition of the crewed race around the world. "Our aim is to bring together a fleet of between ten and fifteen IMOCAs for this event," announced Antoine Mermod. "We are working hand in hand with the various teams.

Everyone is getting very excited and that should pay off."

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COCKWELLS Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has officially opened its new HQ at Mylor Bridge near Falmouth, Cornwall.

At an investment of more than £1.1m, including £491,825 from the European Regional

Development Fund, the project to replace an outdated collection of sheds has culminated in a purpose-built, low environmental impact HQ that will enable the boatbuilder to continue to expand.

“I am a boatbuilder through and through; it is where I started

and where I shall probably end,” explained founder and MD, Dave Cockwell. “When I earned £50 a week, I spent half of it on tools and I am still doing that today.

“I would like to thank everyone who has made this development possible including the incredible team that creates our world-

“This development will also create a sustainable model for the future through which traditional skills that are unique to wooden boat building, known only to a small and decreasing number of experts of progressing age, are shared with the next generation of boat builders through Cockwells’ apprenticeship scheme,” he said.

The new HQ consists of 1,058sqm of modern, accessible, solarpowered workspace, designed to allow office staff and all the trades to work together.

Robinson, British Marine CEO. Global wealth driver With the number of high net worth individuals growing globally to record levels in 2017, international trade continues to drive growth across the sector, with equity and real estate market growth supporting an expanding customer base for luxury yachts.

UK SUPERYACHT GROWTH The UK superyacht industry recorded its sixth year of consecutive growth in 2017/2018, with revenues rising 8.9% to £697m.

Figures released by Superyacht UK, an association of British Marine, show that growth

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has been heavily driven by the manufacturing and refit sector, which saw a 15.2% rise in revenue last year. Shipyards including Pendennis, Sunseeker International and Princess Yachts are currently prospering due to an increase in exports resulting from the weak pound and their

established brand reputation seen on a global scale.

“The continued global dominance of Britain’s superyacht industry reflects the prestige and outstanding quality of UK businesses and their products and services," explained Lesley

The prospect of Brexit and continued uncertainty over the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU remains the industry’s main challenge, said Superyacht UK. In particular, the global market for superyacht services providers is extremely competitive and UK companies operating in this area have struggled over the last year with European partners reluctant to take on the risk of working with businesses based in the UK. However, added Lesley, despite political uncertainty, further growth into 2019 is expected, alongside continuing demand for UK craftsmanship and expertise globally.

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THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS - A SECRET SAILING AREA Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com We sailed along the eastern coast of Sardinia and past the Costa Smeralda, the playground of the rich and powerful. Size does matter here as each super yacht we saw grew in size and opulence. The great thing is that once past this area there are lots of free and well protected anchorages for those who can’t engage in the “mine is bigger and better than yours” game!

At the southern end of Sardinia north east of Cagliari is the marina of Villasimius. It’s a great spot for a crew change before heading east. We had decided that instead of heading for Sicily that we wanted to see an active

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volcano. The Aeolians are a string of volcanic islands to the north east of Sicily. Stromboli sits at the northern end of the chain and has been mesmerising sailors for thousands of years. The Ancients used it as a waypoint on the way to Messina. We headed off in very light airs on what was going to be a 48 hour passage. The light wind was very frustrating and it seemed to take ages for Sardinia to disappear below the horizon.

At 23:00 that night a fresh breeze came in from the south. We were soon cantering along at 8.5 knots in a perfect beam reach under full main and genoa. Citadel lapped up the miles in these perfect conditions. A breeze strong enough to drive Citadel along fast but just short of a wind that starts to drive spray across the boat. That night we took turns

at sleeping on the comfortable cockpit cushions. There were no rude awakenings other than to be told it was once again my turn to be on watch. I fell asleep exhausted but mesmerised by the awesome starry skies in the pitch black sky. This environment is only now possible at sea well away from artificial lights.

As dawn approached the wind dropped away and we were obliged to motor for the next few hours. This gave us a chance to re-charge our batteries so it was not all negative. In the early afternoon the island of Ustica appeared on our starboard bow and remained there almost until sunset as we sailed to the north.

Ustica has a long and dark history as a prison island. It is just over half the distance to the main Aeolian archipelago sowe were soon into another night at sea.

There were three crew aboard but only two were sharing the watches. The balmy conditions made the watches comfortable as we continued the practice of sleeping in the open cockpit.

The next day at around noon Alicudi, the most westerly of the islands, came into view and during the afternoon we threaded our way past Filicudi and Lipari to drop anchor in the western anchorage at Isola de Vulcano. We didn’t go ashore that evening instead we tidied up the boat and prepared for “amphibious operations” in the morning. We had decided to climb to the rim

of the crater at Vulcano. The island is really just one big volcano that still spews out noxious hydrogen sulphide.

First thing in the morning before it got too warm and whilst the western slopes of the crater were still in the shade we launched the tender and headed for shore.

Once the tender was secured we donned our walking boots and headed up the track to the rim.

Every few hundred meters signs warned us about the dangers of the gases emanating from the fumaroles. One doesn’t climb up to the crater of a volcano more than a couple of times in a lifetime so we were not deterred.

At the top, as well as the smoke emissions, we were rewarded with spectacular views of all the islands to the north and west.

Stromboli was clearly visible. It was to be our next destination.

It was soon time to descend to sample the hot and cold sea beach and more importantly to sample the granite (a uniquely lovely Italian Slush Puppy) and their gelatos. I realised that I was developing a dangerous addiction to the products of their lovely “gelaterias”! Next time I tell you about the how we drifted offshore to gaze at the eruptions at Stromboli. None of these islands have an airport.

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BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW This year’s Barcelona International Boat Show was around 8% larger than last year and seems to be gaining popularity again after a few years of becoming a provincial event.

More boats, exhibitors and a larger display area all reflected the strategy of the Barcelona International Boat Show (BIBS) to enhance its position as one of Spain’s leading marine leisure events. The 2018 show, its 57th edition, was definitely larger and also attracted all the major boat brands, both motor and sail, announcing its long-awaited revival. The main themes of the show are identified as innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.

One example of this is Ibiza based Belle Verde, Ibiza’s first zero-emission boating experience introduces ‘Ukulele’ - a new fully electric solar catamaran - launching this November. La Bella Verde, Ibiza’s first and only solar-powered catamaran experience introduces an all-new eco-boat, allowing companies

and individuals from around the world to own and sail their very own custom built, carbonneutral boats.

BIBS 2018, is located at Marina Port Vell, which is probably one of the most ideal venues to hold a boat show. The show is organised by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with ANEN (the Spanish National Association of Nautical Companies).

As a new departure for 2018, the first Nautic Tech International Investment Forum was held.

This is a competition involving 35 national and international start-ups linked to the nautical industry. Also, being held was the second edition of the Professional Meetings sessions, a series of meetings to promote business contacts among professionals within the nautical sector. This innovation will grow and grow in my opinion.

The 57th edition of the show included more than 120 new products comprising boats, engines, electronics and other

equipment and systems. There was a strong emphasis on the latest technology and the increasing part that it is playing both in the manufacture of boats, equipment and systems and in their operation. Among the new products were over 10 models nominated for ‘Best European Boat of the Year’.

BIBS 2018 has around 700 boats of all sizes, of which over 170 are afloat. The number of stands has been increased this year to 275, extending across an exhibition area of 25,400sq m. Apart from the new boats afloat, there was a brokerage area containing pre-owned yachts from 18m-39m (59ft-99ft).

There was a large mix of both

domestic brands such as Astondoa, De Antonia Yachts and Rodman Yachts, and international brands such as Hanse, Dufour, Fontaine Pajot, the Beneteau brands, Sunseeker, Bavaria, Solaris, Azimut, Bayliner, Pardo Yachts, Sasga and Quicksilver, to name a few.Very prominent this year was a huge array of Catamarans, which seem to be growing in popularity, especially amongst the charter fleets.

To promote boating in Spain, BIBS 2018 included an extensive programme of activities and experiences to promote sailing, with paddleboard races, dinghy sailing etc Overall this year I was very impressed.

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GREEN WAVE MENTALITY ON THE DOCK Emma Cassar Head of PR & Events Camper and Nicholsons Grand Harbour Marina (+35) 699116806 emma@ghm.com.mt There is one thing for certain if you find yourself working within the yachting industry, whether based on land or out at sea and that is a genuine love, passion and respect for our oceans. A place we choose to work and spend so much of our time in. To work on a yacht you must love being out on the water and to respect the oceans we sail in, we must be environmentally aware of our surroundings. It is a simple philosophy which should be adapted across the board.

an environmentally aware mentality on its docks, Camper & Nicholsons Grand Harbour Marina Malta have spent the Summer Season organising various Clean Up Campaigns to kick start a ‘Green Wave’ way of thinking in the marina. Such initiatives motivated resident yacht crew, boat owners, GHM staff and locals to work together to combat global waste but more importantly create awareness related to marine debris.

The success of the yachting industry as a whole is directly related to the sustainability and well being of our oceans.

Therefore it is of utmost importance that a Green Mentality is adopted not only by marinas but by boat owners, captains and crew in general.

Campaigns where held to coincide with certain dates such as World Ocean Da, International Day of the Seafarer, as well as World Clean Up Day. All generated fantastic responses which encouraged all participants to create a cleaner community which works hand in hand to keep the environment in good order. However the scope of such events is not just about cleaning the marina and its water, it is about creating environmental awareness to prompt others into adapting a similar mind set and do their part on a daily basis.

In honour of this respect, and as part of an incentive to create

Garbage Bags in hand, the issue was tackled from both

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land and see. Volunteers were seen walking along the marina foreshore collecting rubbish while others skimming the surface of the harbour on tenders looking for floating debris. Some crew even got involved by grabbing their diving gear on board and collecting waste found at the bottom of the marina bed. The aim of which was to ultimately create a culture on the dock which attracts like-minded, responsible individuals who adopt similar boating practices.

As a marina we do not simply wish to comply with standard marina regulations, moreover we wish to take things a step further and start being seen as a marina which actively tries to protect and preserve the environment.

Thinking ‘Green’ and adopting an eco-friendly mind set signifies support and protection towards our surroundings. We wish that this transcends into the crew calling the marina home for their off season which in turn will generate the same wave of thinking to any new crew joining us this Winter.

We urge all crew to get actively involved in any such eco initiatives they may find in their port of call. Perhaps even approach your local marina office into organising such campaigns.

Both marinas and yacht crew should work hand in hand for such causes to create a general environmentally conscious way of living in our day-to-day life. Every little helps, if you see trash about, FISH IT OUT!

MALTA MARITIME SUMMIT TO REVIEW ISLAND’S MARINE INDUSTRY

By David Robinson One day will be devoted to Malta’s yachting sector The annual Malta Maritime Summit, which runs from October 2-5, will present an opportunity to review the island’s significant marine industry and identify where changes and improvements are appropriate.

Strategically located in the centre of the Mediterranean, Malta’s marine industry encompasses commercial port and shipping operations, major ship repair and refit activities, registration and leasing, and is a hub for yachting and superyachts.

The summit provides the opportunity to look at both the domestic industry and how it is performing internationally. In addition to a number of expert marine speakers, the summit will include a number of relevant Maltese government ministers.

The last day of the summit will look at Malta’s yachting and sea tourism markets, including such

areas as finance, crewing, marinas and service providers. In yachting and superyacht terms, Malta serves as a hub for registration and leasing, refit, repair and maintenance, home porting and a charter base among others.

The 'Yachting and Tourism' day is sponsored by Vistra, the locallyheadquartered legal, financial and yachting services practice. Among the subjects to be addressed are the links between lsuperyachts and passenger vessels, the views of owners and regulators, the possible need for marinas to be classified in the EU, automation/ IT/digitalisation, and marinas and their personnel qualifications.

The Maltese Minister for Tourism, Konrad Mizzi, will give the opening address. This will be followed by sessions on: • Environment, marinas and similar considerations • Disruption in chartering • The yachting scenario – What is new and changing today’s outlook?

• Leasing structures in yachting in the EU – Is there room for them?

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“The financial offer of MB92 La Ciotat, backed by their shareholders and unrivalled knowledge of the megayacht market, will bring to La Ciotat cutting-edge equipment that perfectly suits the market’s needs and is capable of welcoming eight megayachts simultaneously.”

The final contract with MB92 La Ciotat will be signed this year. The 4,000-tonne shiplift is scheduled to start operating in the fourth quarter of 2021.

According to Patrick Boré, chairman of La Ciotat Shipyards: “It is once again a big day, not only for our company but also for the local community. Thanks to this new strategic partnership, the future of our economic model is secured, and we can carry on forging our path to creating a world-leading industrial centre of excellence.”

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one time on a 23,000sq m area.

La Ciotat Shipyards awards 35year concession for 4,000-tonne shiplift to MB92

MB92, which already has major operations in La Ciotat through its ownership of Compositeworks and Blohm+ Voss La Ciotat, was the winner out of four ‘serious’ bidders, with the other three being two French companies and one Italian.

An €84m investment in expanding its facilities was announced by La Ciotat Shipyards at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The €84m included €64m for a new 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift facility and €20m for a new marina village.

A 35-year exclusive rights-ofuse concession was awarded to MB92, which will commence when the shiplift is completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The shiplift will be able to accommodate up to eight superyachts up to 105m (345ft) at

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Jean-Yves Saussol, CEO of SEMIDEP -Ciotat (La Ciotat Shipyards), told IBI: “The fact is that MB92 is already active in La Ciotat.

Their bid was the best and they showed the best understanding of the superyacht market and its refit and repair needs.”

He added: “La Ciotat Shipyards will be retaining one of the slots on the shiplift for use by other

companies that want to use the new facility. This is a first in the industry, I think. As to choosing the shiplift supplier, the decision on this will be made early next year.”

The announcement, made at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show, ended a year-long, competitive tendering process, during which all aspects of the project (technical, financial and operational) were carefully assessed.

In a statement, La Ciotat Shipyards said: “This arrangement fits perfectly into the economic model of La Ciotat Shipyards, which will carry out the works and will afterwards retain control of the shiplift operation, the

Saussol explained that the new marina village will provide a range of facilities including facilities for marine service and retail companies. “The new facilities are anticipated to create some 500 new jobs with about 50 on the shiplift and the other in subcontractors and the marina village.”

The new shiplift will add to an impressive array of facilities located at La Ciotat. These include two dry docks of 200m (656ft) and 45m (148ft); 1,600m (5,253ft) of quays, 65,000sq m of hard standing platforms, 25,000sq m of covered work space, a 300-tonne travel lift, a 2,000-tonne shiplift and cranage up to 660 tonnes lift capacity.

AROUND THE REGIONS - SOUTH FRANCE be working in partnership with WYCC on this,” Huens de Brouwer says. “WYCC have been working with ENIM (France’s social security department covering seafarers) for over a decade and understand the intricacies of the French social security system very well. Now we can offer a product that answers MLC requirements, French requirements and owner concerns in a single, comprehensive and affordable package.”

While France’s decision to implement a non-compulsory part of the Convention has caught the industry by surprise, it should perhaps not be such a surprise that a country with a revolutionary social democratic culture has gone first past the post to provide state-backed security for seafarers.

WYCC AND SGRM OFFER NEW SOLUTIONS FOR CREW INSURANCE The French Package France moved this year to apply the Maritime Labour Convention’s requirements for social protection for seafarers. They were the first country to do so, and others will follow.

By Don Hoyt Gorman Future plans raise mixed attitudes among exhibitors Superyacht crew insurance has barely changed in a decade, despite critical shifts in social policy. Critical changes to French Social Security regulations have forced crew insurance brokers to work hard to find updated solutions that work.

Based in Florida, the international insurance brokers SGRM, in association with WYCC Luxembourg, have partnered to develop industry leading global health insurance with US coverage. They are also able to offer the only private plan that works directly with French social security’s new requirements.

Key to AZURE’s success is directbilling: the insured don’t have to pay first and get reimbursed; the bill is sent from the provider directly to the insurance company, as long as they stay within the network. “It’s a very convenient set-up for our customers,” Huens de Brouwer says.

It’s caused a headache for owners, yacht managers and crew. Crew now need not just medical insurance, repatriation, loss of life and 16-weeks disability income, but much wider social security coverage including maternity cover and old-age pensions.

It’s the foundation of the MLC’s promotion of seafarers’ rights. But it has meant that every business employing crew within France now needs to prove their crew are covered.

Some crew are employed under a flag that has a bilateral agreement with France (like the US or UK).

But most crew, as with those employed under contracts in the Cayman Islands, Marshall Islands and others must now show they are contributing to French social security (in order that they can then claim).

have launched the market’s first private, French social-security approved contribution plan called The French Package. The plan includes medical care, sickness, injury and disability benefits, life insurance, and family, maternity and old-age benefits. The French law does not require the plan to propose unemployment benefits.

“As SGRM, we are very happy to

“It won’t be port state control that causes a problem for employers of superyacht crew; it will be the courts, when a crewmember claims for lack of disability income or maternity,” de Brouwer says.

“And these labour court judges in France, we can imagine, will not look kindly on employers who own superyachts but won’t offer basic social security to their employees.”

So the message is: Comply with French social security, either through ENIM itself or with a private solution like WYCC’s French Package.

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AROUND THE REGIONS - SOUTH FRANCE or charter, with 46 yachts up to around 50m on display. Most of the brokers spoken to by IBI were pleased with the results, with comments such as: “The added efforts that the organisers have put into the shuttles have paid off very well.”

Several brokers received offers on superyachts for sale, plus some sign-ups for charters.

This year Port Canto also hosted the toys side of the show as a lead-in to the much larger change that will be made in 2019, with all sailing yachts and multihulls moving to this side of the bay. This change followed a major review of the show layout initiated last year in response to meeting the growing number of yachts wanting to be exhibited and the growing shortage of space at the Vieux Port.

CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2018 ‘BEST OF RECENT YEARS’

By David Robinson - IBI PLus Future plans raise mixed attitudes among exhibitors The 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF2018), its 41st edition, was described by a number of exhibitors as “the best of recent years”. However, the announcement of plans to move the sailing yachts and multihulls to Port Pierre Canto for 2019 has generated mixed opinions.

CYF 2018 appears to have been very successful, with most exhibitors spoken to by IBI

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reporting that they had either signed up business or had strong leads to follow up after the show.

Leading players such as AzimutBenetti, the Ferretti Group and Sanlorenzo, to name just three, said that sales were achieved.

While visitor numbers have not yet been released, the combination of six days of good weather and over 200 new boats on show means they are likely to be higher than in 2017.

The event attracted 542 exhibitors, of which 58% were foreign, and these comprised

40% boat manufacturers and importers, and the other 60% covered everything else. There were around 640 boats ranging from 2.4m-50m (8ft-164ft). Of the total, 219 were new boats and yachts, of which 122 were world premieres. There were 150 yachts over 20m (66ft) in length.

While motor craft dominated, there were 110 sailing yachts accounting for 17% of the total, including 46 multihulls, of which 13 were motor-powered.

Port Pierre Canto as usual hosted the brokerage yachts for sale

Under the new arrangement, the Vieux Port will be completely dedicated to motorboats and yachts and Port Canto will have the brokerage yachts, sailing monohulls, multihulls and toys.

To cope with this, the free shuttle services will be increased.

The reaction from exhibitors, especially from those with both motor and sailing yachts, was mixed as they expect increases in costs and personnel needs to meet the needs of the change.

However, it has been known for some time that something needed to be done, thanks to the results of the organisers’ study and consultations with exhibitors.

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IGY’s strategy, working with the owners of the marina, it to take the customer experience to a new level. Porto Cervo is a port of entry meeting full ISPS conditions and it has customs and immigration on site.

Simon Bryan, the transitional general manager for Porto Cervo, outlined IGY’s plans during a presentation in the ACREW lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. He explained that some former practices will be changed to give Porto Cervo a more customer-friendly approach for visiting yachts. This will include:

IGY MARINAS VIEWS MAJOR EUROPE EXPANSION

By David Robinson - IBI PLus 35 potential projects are currently being looked at With its strong network in the Caribbean and US east coast, IGY Marinas is now looking to expand its European operations over and above the two facilities at Sete and Porto Cervo that it is already involved with. At a presentation in Monaco, Kenny Jones, a director of the group, indicated that some 35 potential projects are being looked at.

IGY’s first project in Europe is centered on Sete on the southern French coast. A basin within the port is being redeveloped by IGY and is due to open next year. It offers some 680m (2,233ft) of quay along three sides of the basin which will provide up to 21 superyacht berths up to 180m (595ft) with 8m (26ft) depth

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

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

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

available. The marina will be a port of entry and be fully certified to comply with ISPS port standards.

Berths are available to be leased on a long-term basis and there will be crew quarters available.

The marina basin is very close to the old town of Sete, which offers entertainment and F&B facilities for officers and crew. The width of the quayside will allow two vehicles to pass, giving easy access to yachts for crew, owners and guests alike. The berths will have 125amp, 250amp and 600amp electrical supply.

wider selection of boaters. As a hub, Porto Cervo is well-served by agents and with its worldclass shopping and well know hotels and restaurants, it is welldeveloped as a destination.

• Both English and Italian being spoken as well as other languages • Phones will be answered • The marina will be open through lunch • A booking system for the Old Port is being set up some visitors know it they have a berth or not • Organise events for both owners and crew • Negotiate regarding fuel prices The aim of these moves is to place a stronger value of the customer in meeting their needs and giving them a better visitor experience at Porto Cervo.

Porto Cervo on Sardinia was recently taken on by IGY as its second Mediterranean facility.

Porto Cervo is a well-established yachting hub but IGY is now strengthening it as a destination by broadening its appeal to a

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CELEBRATE GALATEA'S 120TH BIRTHDAY - 27 JANUARY TO 1 FEBRUARY 2019 Tinius’s 70ft classic yawl ‘Galatea’.

In 2019 Galatea turns an incredible 120 years old and we invite you all to come down and join the regatta to help celebrate her birthday.

www.grenadasailingweek.com Grenada Sailing Week is one of the few regattas in the Caribbean to have its own Classic Class.

One of the stars of this class and podium winner for the last two years in a row has been Judd

Galatea's potted history.

Galatea was drawn in 1896

by Axel Nygren for Gustav Wickander and was built and launched in 1899 in Plimms boatyard in Stockholm, Sweden.

She had quite a life from changing hands through Hollywood owners to racing all over the world from Scandinavia to the US Pacific coast. Judd found her under a tarp in Pudget Sound, in Washington State and fell in love with her. Since then Judd

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has taken her to, and raced in the Caribbean, the US east coast, and across the Atlantic back home to

where she was built in Stockholm, and on to the first ever Classic Yacht Regatta in Russia.

ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA - 28 FEBRUARY TO 3 MARCH 2019 innovative and friendly race team. Our professional Race Committee provides customtailored racing for the thousands of sailors originating from the 32+ countries that come to race: from Olympic medalists and World Champions sailing Maxis and Performance Multihulls to holiday-makers on chartered Bareboats.

www.heinekenregatta.com The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is four amazing days of world-class racing in idyllic conditions appealing to a broad range of tastes. The Event, set in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean and powered by the cooling northeast trade winds is powered by an experienced,

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For the 2019 edition, there will be four days of Serious Racing, counting towards the overall result. Participants will be offered a mixture of races with a combination of windward-leeward and coastal races, blended together into an irresistible cocktail of racing chosen to suit each class. The allout racing monohulls will savor the prospect of eight races over four days with windward-leeward races on two days and two longer

coastal races testing both boat handling and tactics. It's easy to understand why the regatta attracts a large competitive class of 40ft and 50ft cruiser-racers.

With Heineken as a long-standing sponsor, the event's shore side parties are exceptional! Sample the local cuisine, offered by

several famous, local restaurants at the Regatta Village before you make your way to the center stage and take in the sweet tunes of international & Caribbean artists. The St Maarten Heineken Regatta parties are legendary and make for everlasting memories on the "Friendly Island"!

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CHARTER FOR THE ST. THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA - MARCH 22-24, 2019 from www.caribbeanyachtracing. com There's also the very-fast, well-equipped J/122 Noisy Oyster for charter (www.

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yachtscoring.com stycmanager@gmail.com Call (340) 775-6320. stthomasinternationalregatta.com Can't BYOB (bring your own boat)? No worries! Charter! Take your start at STIR 2019 in a large one-design class by chartering an IC24. These highly-competitive converted J/24s are available from the St. Thomas Sailing Center ($2200 for boat with good sails; $2700 with new sails; (stsc.styc.club) for the 3-day STIR, practice day and 30-day Bluewater Membership at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.

Let's get a one-design J/122 class going too! The class-winning J/122, El Ocaso, is available

The J/120, J-aguar, is available by the yacht or crew spot from www.caribbeanraces.com.

Ditto, OnDeck Sailing (www. ondecksailing.com) is chartering its Beneteau 40.7 (Ortac) and Farr 65 (Spirit of Juno) also by yacht or crew spot. Bring your friends and charter the Farr 70 Volvo Ocean Racer, Ocean Breeze (www.oceanbreeze.eu), fresh from a full refit and with new Elvstrom sails.

Or, take your pick of the Marc Lombard 46, Pata Negra; GP42, Phan; Swan 46, Milanto; Corby 45, Incisor; a J/122 or First 40 from LV Yachting, formerly Performance Yacht Charter (www. performanceyachtcharter.com).

There's something for everyone ashore tool! Nightly parties, live music, food and drink. Worldclass racing, the chance to trade tacks with America's Cup, Volvo Ocean and Olympic crews on the water and off is what earns STIR its motto, 'We Love It Here' You will too. Register Now!

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STEW OF THE MONTH: JACOB CARROLL What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

There’s nothing better than getting out on the water and visiting new places. A neverending summer makes me the envy of friends and family in Australia – especially when it’s their winter time. The worst part would be not having as much control over the foods that I do and don’t eat. No will power means I eat way too much!!

How do you keep sane on charter?

Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

Prior to yachting, I worked in Exercise and Sport science and was also a Strength and Conditioning Coach. I ran fitness testing for athletes, coached various athletes and general population clients and ran my own outdoor boot camp business. I was looking to travel overseas and had a friend who became a Stew the year prior. She raved about it and so I decided to pack up my life and give it a go.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why?

I’ve worked on three boats and each of them have had their good and bad points. I’ve been super lucky in that each of the boats I’ve been on has had a really great crew. I think if the crew all get along well, the negative points about it aren’t as prominent.

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Me? Sane? Ha! I’m generally a bright and bubbly character and I love to have some fun. When things get stressful on charter I believe it’s still important to ensure you can have a joke and a laugh in the crew areas. I’m always a fan of a big hug or a quick boogie with whoever the laundry stew is at that point in time.

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

For me, the best way I like to spoil charter guests is by getting the little things right consistently.

Learning what they like early in a charter so you can anticipate for later. If the guests have wanted photos throughout the trip, making a book of each place they’ve gone and menus from that day is always a special memory to have.

What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests?

A tender into the caves at Zakynthos with crystal blue waters was fairly cool. We were lucky to have the caves basically

to ourselves and they could jump out and swim. They loved it.

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

What is your signature cocktail?

Look, I’m very partial to an Espresso Martini (Read espresso, not expresso), but that seems to be the go to for everyone.

I’m also told I make a mean Pina Colada – how exotic of me!

Stepping from one tender to another late at night I fell and dislocated my shoulder.

I spent the next hour or so in excruciating pain getting to the emergency ward in St Tropez. It turned out to need surgery and gave me a lengthy rotation.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

Zakynthos is still my favourite spot. It’s so beautiful. I guess I need to be in yachting a little while longer to explore more!

Minus the views of Es Baluard or going in for some realignment at Chakra Bar, I just love the choice of beaches that are available.

From Portals Vells to Es Trenc, there are some beautiful spots to sit and relax and soak up the sun.

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

I would be using my sun deck ALL the time. None of my owners or guests have really used them. I find it crazy!

What is your on-board pet hate?

I don’t get annoyed with too many things (maybe that means I’m the annoying one?) but if I had to pick something, it is loud eating/chewing. That would be the one thing I cannot stand!

What career achievement are you most proud of?

Again, I’ll probably have to be in yachting a little while longer before I have something of note.

But I’m very happy with the smooth transition I’ve been able to make from the deck to the interior.

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Opening your eyes. Seriously.

There’s ALWAYS something else that needs touching up.

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

Follow what you would like to do, not what you think everyone wants you to do. You don’t have to have your life set out by midtwenties either.

What’s your plan for the future?

I plan to continue working and travelling with yachting, whilst keeping my ears to the ground and eyes open for whatever opportunities arise. I’m a big believer in taking whatever opportunity comes around, if it’s the right time for you.

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FROM SHIP TO SHORE: TITTA UOTI-VAISANEN Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

hard, but it’s part of the smaller boat world and the highs definitely outweighed the lows.

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

We then had a break for a few years from yachting while Mikko and I completed our studies. I received an MBA and Mikko got his class A Unlimited captains licence. After that Mikko continued his yachting career working on 100+ m yachts and I chose to do seasonal work on superyachts until 2008 when I was head hunted to work as a private chef in the chateaux of a very well known Russian oligarch here in Antibes.

I worked on yachts for seven years and started my career in 2000 at the British Virgin Islands on a Moorings 50ft sailing boat with my boyfriend (now husband) Mikko. We had four glorious years and our last boat during that adventure was a lovely 66ft Oyster called Anna Cay. I’d say this was probably our favourite time during our joint yachting career. What a great life without any commitments to land based life. We had a fantastic group of crew working there who we stay in touch with, and a few of them are still working and living in the BVI’s today.

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

As for low points… Well sometimes a charter guest will have personal or family problems that they have brought with them. Living on board alongside guests, being their crew and trying to be their mental health support worker too is sometimes

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

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I think the time often comes quite naturally for us women and whilst working in the chateaux I fell pregnant with our daughter and that signalled the end point of my yachty lifestyle.

You develop really unique skills in yachting and most people cannot relate to the lifestyle. This can make it hard to explain how your skills translate into other

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industries and I think that is the most difficult part when you are trying to find your next career on land. Even though I had an MBA in business, the time spend in yachting was like a hole in my CV for some people.

I was ready to extend my family and put down some roots. Being pregnant made my decision to leave yachting very easy and I was really excited to start this next part of my life.

business strategies in yachting.

I also have a start up mentoring program where we help new businesses to stream line their business ideas and help them to make the right contacts within yachting industry and break into the market. My team and I also brought recorded online video interviews to the yachting industry, and I have a division that sells those platforms to superyacht recruitment and management companies to help reduce costs and time spent recruiting globally.

What do you miss most about yachting?

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

I can’t believe its already been ten years since I came ashore and that my husband is still working on yachts. I don’t miss the transient existence anymore, and I’m in a lucky position because I still get to experience some great parts of the industry. Mikko is a captain and I work with lots of yachting companies so I get to enjoy the high life and get invited to some fabulous parties, but still come home at the end of every day.

Don’t give up. Use all the contacts you have from yachting and start doing something related to yachting and if you have a great idea please contact us to discuss our start up mentoring program and how we can help you to grow your business.

What was the best thing about it?

Name as you wish it to appear: Titta Uoti-Vaisanen founder of TUV-consulting www.tuv-consulting.com

What do you do now?

I have a consultancy business helping yachting companies to plan and establish their new

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STEWARDESS’ PICK OF THE MONTH FROM RIALTO LIVING - OUR FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE STORE IN PALMA Photos © Sofia Winghamre It might have been the summer of an ice-cream seller’s dream, it’s also been a season defined by sold-out fans, sleepless nights and crowded beaches. Oh, and did I mention perpetually sweaty brows and soaring temperatures? In case you hadn’t guessed yet - I’m glad the hard-boiled heat’s over. In fact, I’ve welcomed autumn’s cooler temperatures with a sigh of relief.

Kicking crunchy leaves, box-set oblivion and sipping pumpkin spice lattes: I love autumn. I’m also excited to be able to swap faded summer dresses for my autumn/winter favourites: flannel PJ’s, thick cable-knit sweaters, soft scarves and -that all-time hipster favourite- the trusted beanie. Warm ears mean autumn happiness and a beanie ensures your lobes stay delightfully toasty, whether you’re cycling to STP, sipping mulled wine on a heated terrace or on watch ‘ while underway’.

I visited lifestyle emporium Rialto Living to look-see some of their finest cold-weather beanies.

Everything from cashmere beanies (that won’t mess up you hair as much as courser, less considerate, materials), beanies enhanced with a furry pom-pom on their summit and the ‘classic cuffed beanie’ (beanie granddaddy and hip-hop favourite) were put to the test.

After much consideration (no

bean feat as almost all items ticked the comfort, fit and style boxes) I’ve decided a multicoloured slouchie version to be my top-favourite. So if you spot a smug-looking yachtie flaunting a superlatively stylish beanie around town, feel free to wave, as it’s me.

Rialto Living’s beanie-brands include Grevi, an Italian family business who have been making hats since 1875, and Hartford, a French-American company which boasts a cult status on both sides of the Atlantic (apparently Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton are unconditional fans).

What’s more, you can step into winter wearing a beanie to match a neutral outfit or work your beanie as a stand-alone statement, as Rialto Living stocks these quintessential winter hats in greys, navys, blacks and browns as well as rich berrys and glorious greens.

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.

BIKINI BEACH BOUTIQUE Bikini Beach Paseo Mallorca 10, Palma (+34) 871 577 836 info@bikinibeackh.co Open Mon-Sat - 10am-8pm Many of you will know me from my Yacht Uniform days as the owner of Deckers and will wonder how I found myself now the owner and operator of a Boutique Spa as well as a budding Wellness Center. Over the next few months I hope to give you an insight into this new journey I have embarked on and share some tips on how you can follow a similar path if this area is also of interest.

After a fantastic first summer at Bikini Beach Boutique and spa we are rolling into the winter

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and hoping to bring wellness to all on board with the start of our winter schedule in our brand new wellness zone. Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi/Qigong and Pilates classes are all on the cards as well as accredited beauty courses, green clean workshops and monthly social events at our indoor beach bar area.

Our first free taster workshop was Meditation with the very talented Julie Waller who guided twenty of us through some mindfulness meditation practices.

Meditation can relieve stress, anxiety and depression and assist us in dealing with illness and Julie is living proof of that. Meditation is particularly ideal after a busy charter season when immune systems are down and tiredness

has set in not to mention the ongoing benefits it can bring during the season as only a small space is required!

Our Meditation classes are now held twice weekly Tuesdays

at 7pm and Thursday’s at 10 am. Please email wellness@ bikinibeach.co for our current schedule or to be added to a class.

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THE KING OF SEAFOOD Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef Although I’m normally a dedicated carnivore, sometimes I simply can’t resist sweet, juicy crustaceans that leave you feeling light, happy, and refreshed. Crab, Soller prawns and langoustines (cigalas) are among my favourites.

OK…I realise they can be ridiculously expensive and it certainly seems like a massive indulgence to spend so much cash on one ingredient, but that’s exactly why they should be treated with a certain reverence, cooked simply and enjoyed as a special treat from time to time.

This week I spent my entire weekly food budget on a handful of super fresh langoustines in Olivar market here in Mallorca.

Being somewhat of a purist, I normally prepare them plainly boiled, in the shell and with a

I can’t decide if Soller prawns or langoustines are my favoured choice when it comes to seafood, but it’s probably true to say that “Cigalas” have a sweeter, more delicate flavour and are probably the most sophisticated and prized of all crustacea. They are delicate creatures, and their meat is easily overcooked and ruined. Langoustines are in season from late August to May, and fishing only stops in spring to allow for the breeding season.

A lot of langoustines out there are not caught using sustainable methods, so try to make sure you only buy organic or potcaught creatures. When buying langoustines live, check for shiny jet black eyes, a fresh smell of the sea and quick, lively movements.

The legs and antennae shouldn’t be damaged, and the shells shouldn't be marked.

To cook them; Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a fast boil. Add the langoustines, taking care not to overcrowd the saucepan. (Cook in batches if necessary) Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, taking care not to overcook them. You can tell if they’re ready, by checking the underside of the tail; when cooked the flesh will have turned white as opposed to translucent Remove from the pan and drain

before serving, preferably on a big platter with some mayonnaise for dipping, lemon wedges and some salt. Sucking the heads dry is obviously optional but very advisable because there is much flavour in all those juices.

Also, do make the effort to crack the claws open and pick out the tiny, delicious morsels of meat inside and it’s obligatory to suck heavily on the shells! Once you’ve spent a king’s ransom on these beautiful creatures…just make sure you get to enjoy every last drop of their amazingly sweet, salty, complex flavour.

Grilled Langoustines with Red Chilli & Fresh Mint Ingredients serves 2 8 langoustines 350ml olive oil 1 red chilli, finely chopped A handful fresh mint,

finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon Sea salt & freshly ground white pepper Lay the langoustines flat on a chopping board and, with a sharp knife, saw through their shells lengthways, cutting threequarters of the way through.

Take care not to cut them in half.

Open them out in a butterfly style and flatten them down gently with the heel of your hand. Mix together the olive oil, red chilli, lemon and mint in a large bowl.

Season to taste and add the langoustines. Heat a griddle pan place them flesh side down and grill for 1-2 minutes. Turn them on their backs and cook for 30 seconds before lifting them on to a serving plate. Pour over the remaining olive oil mixture and serve with lemon wedges.

DELICIOSO CREW FOOD MENU Delicioso (+34) 971 699 221 info@deli-delicioso.com Delicioso crew food menu proving extremely popular and now taking provisioning orders for caribbean crossings.

Delicioso is fully open throughout the winter to manage your provisioning and crew food requests. Meats and fish are prepared in-house by their chefs, vac packed and flash frozen if required.

A much more extensive list of Organic Meats is now available –

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please ask for more information Their crew food delivery service is proving extremely popular and the perfect service for refits, out of action galleys, chef holidays and crossings. Freshly prepared meals, sandwiches, wraps, salads and frozen meals are all available for daily delivery.

For any chef holidays over the Christmas period, Delicioso can provide cover too.

Delicioso have launched some special offers for weekly and monthly orders so take a look at their new menu for more information.

NEWS NEWS44STEWS STEWS is absolutely essential. If you have time or the inclination, you can amuse yourself at the same time - try setting up the process as a sort of pork spa.......I find it most entertaining to give my pork belly a name so that it easy to be familiar with, Alan is the present favourite, I find some Ayurveda music, fire up a few scented candles to eliminate the lardy scent and add some atmosphere.

GALLEY GODDESS yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Whilst bacon might very well reign supreme as the Porcine Prince, it’s that badass, Pork Belly, the fearless, swine-buckling warrior who has unequivocally hogged the crown of haute and bloat. Pork belly is simply just a massive slab of bacon; uncured, un-smoked and unsliced. Slow roasted, the tender melting wobble of it, arghhhh......that satisfying crunch, blistered on top but hiding a layer of yielding creamy fat underneath.....

Let me sing the praises of pork belly, the supercool replacement for bacon amongst the porker culinary elite; indeed, Peppa Pigs most divine gift.

Although picky about pork, this sexy beast does so much more than the usual bacon can do and I recommend taking the plunge and indulge in a fat porky love affair. Plump, juicy layers of fat wrapped around the meat that once it’s cooked it becomes a tender, with a melt-in-yourmouth extravaganza..... defo on the edge of piggy porn.

Chomping down big helpings of Chairman Mao’s red braised pork belly four nights a week, you`re probably gonna give yourself a heart attack ultimately. But, realistically, fat is where the flavour is, if you throw it out, you may as well eat your shoes and belt. It’s sort of like carving the soft parts out of the brie rind....where’s the pleasure good people???

Yes, yes, blah, blah, everything in moderation - standard disclaimer, but folks, venture gently out to that scary world of extra statins, blood thinners and health be damned!

The passage which one has to pass to reach porcine holy grail is undoubtably ensuring that the rind is super-duper dry. This

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Gently lay Alan, skin side up on the draining board in your galley, and pour boiling water over the rind - where the skin has been scored, it will all open up......a swine sauna if you like. Next, thoroughly towel dry Alan (you can, if you really want, wrap a towel, turban style on your own head) and turn on the full force of your BaBlyiss 2100 super pro hairdryer to dry out the skin.

Wave it rhythmically up and down the length of Alan, then pop him uncovered in the fridge for a couple of hours.

Before cooking, you will need to rub salt into the rind. Imagine Alan as somebody you are particularly fond of and who is demanding a lovely exfoliating massage. It might take time, but make sure that you get that salt all the way in.

Look for heritage breeds of pig like Berkshire or if you really want to bring the boat out, go on the internet and find Kurobuta. An Asian butcher will probably point you in the right direction, no one takes on pork belly as the Asians.

Roast Stuffed Pork Belly 3 kg whole piece of pork belly a wide piece that makes it easier to roll 2 tablespoons sea salt Stuffing 1 large red onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red chilli, deseeded, diced 200g feta, crumbled 60g fresh white breadcrumbs Grated zest of 1 large lemon 30g semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped large handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped 40g butter, melted Preheat oven to 240C fan. Place pork belly skin side down on a board. Using a very sharp knife, carefully remove and reserve the flap of belly that sits over the rib bones, then remove and reserve the ribs. Turn belly over, short

side towards you, and then score it widthways, 1 cm apart, across the skin.

Make the stuffing......in a frying pan, soften the onion in the oil over a low heat, then remove to a bowl to cool. Finely chop 250g of the reserved belly flap meat in a food processor. Add to the bowl of onion along with the remaining stuffing ingredients and some seasoning. Set aside.

Place 30cm lengths of string at 2cm intervals across a large board. Lay the pork on top, skin side down, so the string is running the same way as the scored lines. Spoon the stuffing lengthways down the middle of the pork belly, heaping it up into a cylindrical shape, then bring the sides of the belly up and around the stuffing so that they meet tightly. Tie tightly with string and weigh to calculate cooking time (25 minutes per 450g. plus 20 minutes). Turn the rolled pork belly over and rub the sea salt into the skin, making sure that it gets right into the score lines.

Place the ribs in an oiled roasting tray and place pork on top with the join underneath. Roast for 20 minutes to brown and crisp up the skin, then turn the oven temperature down to 180C fan and roast for the remainder of your calculated cooking time.

When the pork is cooked - a metal skewer inserted into the centre of the meat should be hot at the tip, remove from the oven and rest on a board, uncovered for 20 minutes. Carve into slices......serve with crispy crushed potatoes and fennel salad. Thank you Wilbur.....

Crispy Five-Spice Sriracha Pork Belly 3 tablespoons Chinese five spice 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce 5 tablespoons soy sauce 1.5kg piece boneless pork belly, skin scored 3 tablespoons runny honey sea salt Mix together the five-spice, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the sriracha and 3 tablespoons soy sauce. Rub really well into the meat, but not the skin and leave to marinated overnight.

Heat the oven to 180C fan and sit the pork skin side up on a wire rack in a roasting tine and roast

for 2 and a half hours.

While the pork is roasting, pop the remaining 2 tablespoons sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and honey in a small saucepan together and bubble for a few minutes until syrupy.

Remove the pork from the oven and cool for 15 minutes while you turn up the oven to 220C fan. Then using tongs and a sharp knife, cut the crackling away from the pork. Score the exposed fat and sit in another tin. Sprinkle sea salt over the crackling and put back on the wire rack. Roast the meat and crackling alongside each other for 30 minutes, brushing the pork fat with some of the glaze for the final 5 minutes until the pork is really charred and sticky and the crackling really crisp. Smash the crackling into pieces and eat with thinly sliced or shredded pork and the remaining glaze.

Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Black Pudding Mash and Grain Mustard Sauce 1.5kg pork belly 2 onions, finely diced 200ml good ale 500ml chicken stock 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard 1 tablespoon English mustard Brine 200g salt 150g demerara sugar 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 2 cloves 1 bay leaf A sprig of thyme

�ash 4 large potatoes 100ml milk 100ml double cream 100g butter 200g black pudding, diced Bring all the brine ingredients with 1 litre of water up to the oil and make sure all the sugar and salt has dissolved. Let the bring go cold. Put the pork belly into a plastic container or ceramic dish and pour over the brine. Put a lid on and pop into the fridge for 24 hours.

Heat the oven to 150C fan. Put the pork belly onto a rack then on to a baking tray. Pat dry with paper towel and roast in the oven for 2 and a half hours - 3 hours until crisp and golden Give it a blast of heat at the end if you need to help the crackling.

Whilst the pork is cooking, bake the potatoes until cooked. Scoop all the potato from the skin and put it through a potato ricer.

Bring milk, cream and butter to the boil and add it to the spuds to get a creamy consistency. In a pan, fry the black pudding with a little oil until crisp then fold into the mash. Season and keep warm.

Fry the onions until soft, add the ale and reduce down to a glaze over a high heat. Add the chicken stock and reduce down again until a sauce consistency. Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the two mustards. Serve with the pork and mash. Lovely little piece of fatty heaven.

Enjoy, dear Islanders...

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Delicioso New Autumn Crew Food Menu Choose Daily from • 3 Freshly Prepared Meals including accompaniments • 2 Healthy Salads • 2 Sandwich & Wrap Options Meal Deals • Sandwich Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €19.50 • Salad Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €22.50 • Weekly & Monthly Orders win Crew Treats Delicioso Lazy Gourmet Frozen Meals • Large 8 Portion Lazy Gourmet Meals delivered in reusable Pyrex €55 - €60 • Plus 16 individual dishes and range of accompaniments Here are just a few of our new dishes for you to try this autumn: Fresh Dishes delivered with all the accompaniments €13.50 • Pork Fillet Medallions with a Dijon Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Carrots • Smoked Salmon, Broccoli, Pea & Pasta Bake topped with Breadcrumbs & Gruyere Cheese • Tandoori Marinated Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice & Naan Bread Salads served with Bread Roll & Butter €13.50 • Thai Marinated Salmon & Noodle Salad with Crunchy Asian Slaw • Quinoa, Spinach, Chickpea, Black Olive, Feta, Roasted Peppers, Basil • Chargrilled Haloumi & Quinoa Salad with Roasted Peppers & Courgette Sandwiches & Wraps Meal Deal incl. fruit and drink €8.50 • Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce with Crispy Slaw • Cajun Chicken & Cheddar Cheese with Spicy Tomato Relish • Brie with Salad & Cranberry Sauce

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4 WARNING SIGNS YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE IS DAMAGING YOUR SKIN Sofya Rosher @sofyarosher @thebeautyboxsantacat For amazing discounts and promotions follow my Instagram and Facebook pages !

It’s easy—and often expected—to occasionally purchase the wrong skin care products. After all, even after reading countless product reviews and correctly diagnosing your own skin issues, it’s still possible that your products won’t react well with your skin.

“Some signs that your skin care routine is damaging your skin are irritation, swelling, peeling and itching,” adding to that various reactions can actually indicate a specific cause. In fact, there's quite a few common reactions that many people experience without realizing that their products are to blame.

If you develop sudden swelling, redness and itching…

The most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis is fragrance. The second most common cause is preservatives.

Unfortunately, if the skin is exposed to these allergens, they can cause swelling, redness and itching.

If you develop dryness and peeling….

Soaps can cause dryness and peeling so I always recommend a soap-free cleanser. One of my favorites? The Maria Galland Lait Démaquillant Mille No1050, 200ml (65,28€).

If you develop milia, enlarged pores or acne…

The other sign of damage is from the occlusive properties of some products, which means they block the pores. This results in increased oil production, enlarged oil, little white cysts called milia, and an increase in acne and rosacea .Unfortunately, a lot of skincare products add unneeded “fillers” to make a product look, feel, or smell a certain way, and as a result, these fillers can sit on top of the skin and cause visible irritation.

If you develop rosacea or sensitive skin…

If you don’t normally suffer from rosacea but suddenly see a flareup, your products could be to blame. Retinol use can worsen rosacea if it is too strong.

Glycolic acid can also irritate sensitive skin as well.For those looking for a good alternative to traditional retinol products, try the SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream (95€). This formula contains alphahydroxy acids and retinoids that are put together in a way that many sensitive skin people can tolerate.

acid help to sweep dead cells from the surface of the skin, while niacinamide restores elasticity and a high molecularweight collagen fills and tightens for an all-around more youthful appearance.

Dr Barbara Sturm Face Cream (215 €) This formula may be gentle and lightweight, but it packs a powerful punch. A combination of rich antioxidants and active moisturizing ingredients help to promote cellular regeneration, stimulate collagen production, strengthen skin's barrier function, fight free radicals and keep the skin balanced for an overall more youthful, lifted and brighter appearance.

Powerhouse Products That Attack Multiple Signs of Aging at Once Natura Bissé Diamond Instant Glow (88 €) This three-step at-home facial softens wrinkles and tightens, smooths and brightens skin in a single 10-minute treatment.

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LiftLab Lift+Perfect Total Rejuvenation Cream (167 €) The holy grail product of the LiftLab line, this all-in-one cream addresses every sign of aging both on the skin's surface and deeper levels. Clinically proven

active ingredients such as proprietary blends of peptides and enzymes work alongside 15 botanicals to target and treat hyperpigmentation, blemishes, deep wrinkles, large pore size, dryness, inflammation and loss of elasticity.

Decléor Aromessence Magnolia Oil Serum (€105) Made especially for mature skin, this oil serum uses a blend of botanicals (essential oils, monoi oil, hazelnut and jojoba plant oils) to nourish, condition and hydrate the complexion while providing antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.

Even after just one use, skin is noticeably softer and smoother and consistent use in the longterm helps to fight future signs of aging.

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HOW TO STOP BLEEDING WHEN REMOTE FROM MEDICAL CARE

MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk A casualty who is bleeding is one of the most alarming and dramatic emergencies on board a boat. A small amount of spilt blood goes a long way, and looks appalling, particularly when mixed with a few litres of seawater.

Even after seeing plenty of trauma in my career so far, haemorrhage happening in front of me still has a strong emotional impact, particularly if it is my own.

If the bleeding (haemorrhage) is not stopped rapidly, ‘shock’ may develop and on a boat in the middle of the ocean, this will be life-threatening. ‘Shock’ is the situation where there is not enough blood going to the body’s vital organs.

Immediate action is crucial; there is no time for one’s brain to stop working – it has to stop the bleeding. Nothing clever or complicated is required – just simple things, done very well, at the right time (ie immediately).

Bleeding may be external, in which case it is pretty obvious

there is a problem, or it may be internal, which is more difficult to recognise, assess, and to stop.

Causes of internal bleeding are: • Blunt trauma to the chest or abdomen • Penetrating injury to the chest or abdomen • Arm and leg bone fractures, particularly the femur • Pelvic fracture • Other causes – stomach, intestines, uterus How to stop bleeding: Direct pressure • the easiest, quickest way of stopping external bleeding; • Use gloves if available – you don’t know where other’s blood has been; • Apply very firm pressure to the point from where the blood is coming; • Press on either side if there are bones sticking out, in case of limb bone fracture; • Continue until the bleeding stops.

Tourniquet • Used in extreme circumstances • May dangerously reduce blood flow to distal arm or leg • However, it may save someone’s life; • Either equip the vessel with a

trauma tourniquet, or just use a sail tie or the like, with a ‘Spanish Windless’ to tighten; • However, you have to keep a very close eye on the casualty, and medical help is absolutely required as an emergency.

Splinting • Put the broken ends of the bones back as close as possible to the normal position • Splint firmly (not too tight) in that position • If fractured pelvis, hold together with a strap or sling around the pelvis • There are plenty of emergency limb splints and pelvic binders available.

Immobilisation • Keeping the casualty still, in their bunk, gives any clot that forms the best chance of staying in place, sealing up the bleeding point, especially for internal bleeding.

Elevation • Elevating the part of the body, usually leg or arm, will reduce bleeding from veins and skin • Unlikely to be effective with arterial bleeding Stitching • Putting the wound edges back together and stitching or stapling

them in place stands a good chance of stopping bleeding • Needs specialist kit and medical training.

Pro-clotting agents • Haemostatic dressings and pro-clotting compounds – these agents stimulate blood to clot and can be used to limit major haemorrhage. Such agents include Celox and Quikclot.

The type of agent can be either granules or impregnated gauze for wound packing.

• Tranexamic acid injection Used in cases of major haemorrhage. Must be given intravenously, and only in consultation with a doctor. Again – a case for emergency evacuation.

Medications that may complicate blood loss • Medicines such as aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban thin the blood and are used commonly with people with heart conditions. They make bleeding much worse and should be stopped in the bleeding casualty, if possible.

Further information The Skipper’s Medical Emergency Handbook

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LONELINESS, SMART PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com Covering news stories at the moment are reporting startling facts that despite the way social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the like are supposed to bring us closer together they are in fact driving us apart.

The reason for the initial start-up of sites like Facebook were that people could broadcast to all their friends and family at the same time, telling them what they were up to, which was a great way of saving time and keeping in touch with everyone you know and indeed re-kindling friendships of the past. However, this has somewhat escalated into: 1. People using Instagram and Facebook etc to report a seemingly happy life or perfect body that is perhaps not representative of their real life. For example, a bold flashy engagement ring and the perfect´ Hello magazine´ wedding that is a front; underneath this may not necessarily be the perfect relationship.

2. The perfect body doing a hand stand push up whilst sporting a six pack and thighs that could crush a melon. However, what they do not illustrate is the years of hard work put into that body, the hours of training and then perhaps it is a photo shopped picture.

This is not the reality of peoples real live. Many people will spend hours looking at other profiles seeing these perfect bodies, seemingly happy faces and lives they crave, which are taken in a moments snap shot and not reality.

My advice would be to get off your phone and once again interact with people. You do not need to text or call someone, meet them in person. Look in their eyes again and reach out and touch them. We do not yet

live in a robotic society so let’s not base our relationships and experiences on technology.

Join Us …Socialise, Be in Nature, Workout and Experience Mallorca.

The best way to lose loneliness is to get active with other people.

Leave the smart phone at home.

Sign up for a group activity with other people who enjoy doing the same things.

Socialise and Have Fun ….

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WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO CONSUME ORGANIC FOODS? you with “Healthy Food” but is what you are eating really as healthy as you think?

Beverley Pugh: Hippocrates Health Educator - Raw Food Chef - Detox Expert - Therapist Modern day farming as we know it today is using genetically modified organisms (GMO´s) synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides....and anything else “on the side” in our fruits and veggies, this did not exist in the times of our grandparents or great -great grandparents,

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consequently our foods today have been genetically modified and can cause adverse health effects in humans and animals alike henceforth our diet and bodies have changed significantly.

Everywhere I go now a days I hear people commenting on “Oh its healthy food” or “that looks so healthy¨ and you can see advertising everywhere, tv, social media plus banners, posters and restaurants claiming to present

Pesticides and herbicides are truly very toxic, and your everyday conventional diet exposes you to these very dangerous poisons. Unfortunately, animal products are no different as most conventionally raised livestock are fed a combination of SOY and CORN which are two of the most genetically modified products on the planet and even more, their foods are laced with hormones and antibiotics in order to force milk production eventually these “healthy foods” make their way into your body.

When you consider making a dietary change to your lifestyle or maybe even a Detox Plan it is highly important that you consider making sure that all the produce that you use is from a certified organic source plus the possibilities of using locally organic produce even better!

More reasons why organic is best!

Eating Organic food helps you to reduce your body´s total toxic burden. Organic foods are better for the environment, for your body, lessens your symptoms to allergies, you gain more beneficial nutrients such as antioxidants supports you in preventing future major illnesses, tastes better and has more flavour, foods grown organically are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorous.

There is also evidence that organic food benefits the heart, immunity, nervous system plus organic foods stay fresher for a longer length of time. If you are considering making a change in your lifestyle I would love to help you with the certified organic healing foods that we serve in my restaurant Vegan & Raw Organic Food Farm Acy by Beverley and also I would love to challenge you in taking one of my Detox plans, you can choose from 1 day up to 21 days! I will make it for you!

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide Autumn is our favourite time of year as the air turns crisp and we’re able to venture outdoors and explore the island at more comfortable temperatures. Here’s what Nourish is loving this month on our beautiful island.

EXPLORE It’s hiking season! One of our favourite hikes is the Barranc

de Biniaraix, one of the most spectacular sections of the GR 221 dry stone route that runs all the way from Puerto Andratx to Pollenca. Pilgrims to Lluch Monastery have used this route since the 14th Century. There are some steep sections to tackle so a moderate level of fitness is desired, but you are rewarded with amazing views along the way, through orchards, olive trees and pines, and epic rock and cave formations.

The walk begins in Biniaraix, which is easily reached by car or bus via Soller. There are various routes you can take depending

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on how long you wish to hike for, from 4-5 hours for the circuit walk to L’Ofre farmstead, or around 8 hours to Cuber reservoir and back. If that sounds a bit challenging, a good easier option is to bus to Cuber reservoir, and walk back downhill along the well signposted GR 221, around the dam, then over the Col de L'Ofre, down to L'Ofre farmstead and down the gorge to Biniaraix. This takes around 3 to 4 hours.

EAT Autumn hikes create big appetites and we like to refuel with the good stuff. The Duke restaurant is a beloved hot spot of the vibrant Santa Catalina dining scene, bringing locals and visitors alike back time and time again. Tucked down the side street Calle Soler you’d be forgiven for walking right past it, but we highly recommend you put your GPS to work and seek it out. With funky décor and a chilled out surfer vibe you automatically feel like you’re at the hang out of the cool kids.

Food-wise, Chef Ronny’s ethos of ‘simple but not too simple’ resonates with what we believe at Nourish, and it doesn’t hurt that their healthy fare is next level delicious! A fusion of Asian, Med and South American flavours while abandoning butter, cream, and harmful artificial ingredients, you know your nourishing your body while treating your palate.

MOVE

After a summer of excess we’re finally back into our regular health and fitness routines.

Martial arts rarely get a mention here in Mallorca and we think it’s about time that changed! We’re loving martial arts classes with Choi Kwang Do Mallorca, mixing fun and fitness with practical self defence techniques. A Black Belt

academy, CKD Mallorca guides their students through the belt system in a safe and friendly environment. Even if a Black Belt isn’t your aim, and you just want a fun way to get in shape, CKD will help you reach your fitness goals. They emphasise that CKD is for EVERYONE young and old so don’t be intimidated!

RESTORE We’re super excited to announce our next Nourish Me Juice Cleanse Retreat dates on 15-19th November! A juice cleanse is a highly effective way to flush out toxins, boost your immune system and infuse it with fresh energy. Eliminating solids for a few days will give your digestive tract a rest, cleanse your colon, and free up vital energy normally used for digestion, to help heal you on the inside. The effects are felt quickly, not only in increased energy levels and the shedding of a few unwanted pounds, but your eyes will be brighter, your skin will glow and your thinking will be crystal clear.

Spend four nights in a gorgeous luxury villa being totally Nourished by our team of wellbeing experts with yoga, deep relaxation techniques, massage, workshops, and more.

Of course there will be plenty of delicious juices, smoothies, elixirs, and broths to leave you feeling lighter, brighter, cleansed and totally Nourished from the inside out. We would love for you to join us! Find all of the juicy details at www.nourishtheguide. com. If you can’t make this one, we will be announcing our next retreat dates soon!

Wishing you a Nourishing November, The Nourish Team.x

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CHOLESTEROL – FRIEND OR FOE? Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501 Cholesterol is one of the most talked about areas of health – Heart UK claims over half of ALL adults in the UK have raised levels – but guidelines have changed and total Cholesterol levels can be a misleading and unclear guideline.

Have you been told that you have high cholesterol and need to use medication? Or maybe one of your family members has had a stroke or heart attack, or you are worried about saturated fats?

For years, we’ve been told by the media, health professionals and food manufacturers that cholesterol and saturated fats are bad, and can cause your arteries to clog up, leading to heart disease.

Cholesterol is a vital substance to human health – it is needed to produce steroid hormones (including sex hormones) and Vitamin D, it is a hard, waxy textured substance, very different from fat. Cholesterol is also vital for the health of our cell membranes.

LDL v HDL both are carriers – LDL known as the “bad” cholesterol carries the cholesterol from the liver and distributes it into the body tissues, whilst HDL carries excess cholesterol back to the liver to be excreted. However, it’s all about the size of the particles that determines the risk to our health – the smaller, more dense particles, susceptible to oxidation are a threat to heart disease, damaging the endothelium and embedding into the wall leading to atherosclerosis

Your liver is the main organ which regulates the levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream.

Therefore, liver dysfunction can lead to abnormal cholesterol metabolism. Bile, produced by the liver, is a crucial medium that helps to shunt cholesterol from the liver into the gut to be excreted. If we don’t produce enough bile, or if it’s too sticky and doesn’t flow freely, it can lead to reduced cholesterol clearance. This can be caused by lack of nutrients needed for bile production, eating when stressed or in a rush, liver disease, gallstones, or if you’ve had your gallbladder removed.

Simple nutritional guidelines that will support your cardiovascular health • Don’t be scared of fats, if they are good quality, not damaged by excess heat or processing and in moderate quantities.

Avoid all sources of trans- fats like margarine and baked, processed products.

• Long-chain omega 3 – fish oils can decrease triglycerides by up to 20.5% over 12 weeks at 1.24g/day supplemented top quality fish oils, as well as LDL, while increasing HDL. If you are vegetarian supplement with Algae (flax, chia, walnuts and hemp deliver very low levels).

Ideally consume 2-3 portions of oily fish a week.

• Low GL diet has been shown to increase HDL and reduce triglycerides – this is low starchy carbohydrates and swapping all white flour, sugar, rice, pasta etc. for whole-grain options and drastically reducing intake.

• High intake of vegetables also provides plenty of fibre, which aids cholesterol elimination from the gut.

• Fat soluble Antioxidants,

especially carotenoids for mopping up oxidative freeradicals, should be consumed daily –fruit and veg with an orange, yellow and red pigment – sweet potato, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, mangoes etc. plus green veg like kale and spinach • Vitamin E – both tocopherols and tocotrienols – found in avocado, nuts and seeds • Look after your liver! – We know that means dry days! Also, supplement with milk thistle, Artichoke, dandelion and turmeric • Lifestyle - Exercise – the free nutrient, is vital, keeping to a healthy weight. Plus, plenty of fresh air, relaxation, switching off and regular sleep.

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I highly recommend regular bloodwork – make sure you are having your cholesterol checks and Ideally, Dr Stoma’s recommends his “annual MOT” – this way we can review changes and address this before it’s too late.

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THE SMELLY SIDE OF YACHTING Maya Flynn contact@welcometoglow.com www.welcometoglow.com Behind the glamorous scenes of yachting, probably all stewardesses and engineers know that toilets can be no fun.

The substantial amount of toilet paper that lands in the drains poses a question: why so much?

Ideally, there should be no or little need for tissue, but bowel habits can be far from perfect.

Digestion is the primary area of dysfunction in the body that impacts all areas of health, even when no apparent digestive symptoms are present. In my experience, other ongoing issues often resolve themselves once the gastro-intestinal tract has been appropriately addressed.

After all, we’re not so much what we eat but rather what we can break down and absorb. This is why people who ‘eat well’ can still look and feel unhealthy.

Why does it matter in the yachting industry? Because the level to which food is digested and absorbed dictates energy levels, overall health status and mental wellbeing.

What is digestion?

It is the process of mechanical, chemical and microbial breakdown of food, extraction, production and absorption of nutrients, and removal of waste. We do not absorb food as such but the extracted vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose and fatty acids. We then utilise them to regenerate, produce new cells, hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.

Digestion works in a cascade order, meaning one disrupted process will result in the

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impairment of all consecutive steps. The brain plays the important role of a command centre, and it can take as little as looking at the phone while eating to maldigest.

Most common reasons for impaired digestion: • processed diet • stress of any sort • burning the candle at both ends • mindless eating • stimulants • not chewing food properly, eating fast • microbial imbalance • lack of animal protein • low fat diet • coeliac disease, gluten intolerance • nutrient deficiencies • too much grains (baked goods, cereal, pasta, rice, etc) • drinking while eating, especially cold beverages Immediate signs: • feeling of fullness after a small amount of food • bloating, passing smelly wind or too much wind in general • belching • indigestion • heartburn / acid reflux • light coloured / floating stools • pain / cramping in the abdomen • constipation / diarrhoea • sticky stool, the need to wipe with multiple pieces of paper Long-term signs: • nutrient deficiencies (zinc, calcium, iron, B12, folate, Vit A, D, K2) • inability to build muscle • high cholesterol • poor energy • slow metabolism • allergies and intolerances • anaemia • osteoporosis • loss of smell / taste

• no desire for meat • recurring infections • dry / itchy skin / rosacea / acne • mental issues, hormonal imbalances, cancer, autoimmunity and all other chronic health conditions Due to the nature of work, stress levels and insufficient expertise in nutrition, diet and digestion on yachts leave a lot to be desired.

Indeed, it can be tricky for chefs to cater for individual needs but it’s no coincidence that bathrooms can be smelly. Pasta, pizza, cereal, bread and sweets may be convenient fillers, but ongoing indulgence can result in a post-season burnout. A number of chefs and stewardesses saw me after the season to help them bounce back. All of them had digestive symptoms.

What to do: • Have a shot of water with lemon juice or raw apple cider vinegar (e.g. Bragg) before each meal • If salad is available, have it before rather than with the main meal, and dress it with olive oil and vinegar • Eat slowly and mindfully - the stomach doesn’t have teeth.

Chew well and put cutlery down each time you take a bite. Leave all phones in a designated place before sitting at the table. Tune into YOUR body and how YOU react to various foods • Add quality salt to your food (e.g. sea, Himalayan or Celtic) as it enhances digestion of protein

• Try not to combine animal protein with starches, e.g. steak and fries or spaghetti Bolognaise.

Have the meat or sauce with vegetables instead and increase the portion if possible • Do not add fresh fruit to cereal, granola or porridge except for ripe banana • Drink plain hot water during breaks. If available, add a bit of fresh ginger • Manage stress, e.g. Headspace app, brief workout (especially stretching), few deep breaths, book, even just a page a day • Sleep whenever you can How I can support you further: During consultations, I analyse the function of the entire digestive tract which includes the state of the gut in terms of dysbiosis, infections, leakiness, inflammation and oral tolerance to foods. All aspects of restoring digestive balance depend on individual factors and medical examination is often invaluable.

I can also offer advanced functional testing, with testing kits delivered to your preferred location.

Outside the clinic, I support chefs in developing nutritious menus not only for crews but also guests who may have specific health ailments. I also help my clients organise their kitchen, pantry, and we go food shopping together.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS faster reabsorbed and the bruise reduced in size, allowing the body to more quickly replace the damaged cells.

Complications In some cases of deep tissue contusion a complication can occur if left untreated known as Myositis Ossificans which is most often seen in the thigh or gluteal (bottom) muscles but can occur in any thick muscle of the body.

HAEMATOMA Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Also known as a bruise, a haematoma is the result of a direct trauma to the muscles causing a pooling of blood in the tissues from leaking of the tiny damaged blood vessels.

The blood in our vessels is constantly on the move and so it does not clot, however a bruise is contained within the soft tissues and is not flowing and so clotting occurs giving rise to a rainbow of colours as the blood coagulates.

These colours change and lighten as our body takes away the damaged cells and pooled blood, repairing the tissues.

Generally the blunter the point of impact, the wider is the distributuion of the bruise.

When a bruise has formed from a point of impact it is then medically termed a contusion.

Deep contusions usually form in areas of high muscle density such as the quadrceps, hamstrings, biceps and triceps.

A mild contusion will not affect the range of movement of the limb very much, There is some discolouration of the skin and some swelling. Normal activities can continue. It is possible that the sufferer may not recall how the injury occurred.

A moderate contusion produces a larger bruise with obvious swelling and there will be some restriction of movement with

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pain.. The limb will stiffen up overnight and if movement continues to be restricted over the next few days then the sufferer should seek help to hasten the recovery.

A sever contusion does not necessarily have to be an enormous widespread bruise as it may be very deep into the muscle bulk and so the severity can be deceiving. The sufferer will certainly recall the cause of the injury and the damaged muscle will be incapacitated.

Physiotherapy Treatment Treatment will include ice or cryotherapy at the appropriate time post injury, compression, ultrasound and graded stretching of the involved muscle groups.

Strapping to the affected area may be necessary to support the recovering tissues and facilitate mobility.

Therapeutic ultrasound is applied to the periphery of the contusion which helps to loosen the coagulating blood for it to be

Myositis Ossificans occurs when the leaked blood has been trapped in the soft muscle tissues for so long that it starts to calcify. This calcification can cause tiny “gravel� in the tissue which interfers with the extensibility and contractability of the muscle and other tissues, prolonging pain and swelling and decreasing function.

Myositis Ossificans can be diagnosed with an X Ray and may result in a surgical proceedure to remove the calcification.

Sub Periosteal Haematoma The periosteum is a membrane which covers the outer surface of our bones. A sub periosteal haematoma is a bleed/bruise which has occurred between the periosteum and the bone tissue.

The bleed is now encapsulated within the boney tissue and requires an X Ray for diagnosis and an MRI scan may also be necessary to discover the extense of the haematoma.

This form of haematoma occur most commonly in the orbit of the eye and also the outside of the hip and the heel bone. An appointment with an Orthopaedic Specialist will be required to decide the best form of treatment, most often there is a spontaneous reabsorption of the haematoma within 3 to 4 months.

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MI MOMENTO ZEN - MY MOMENT OF PEACE AND SILENCE

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For example, start keeping a mindfulness diary. By answering a few questions every day, you can train yourself in directing awareness towards your thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations. You’ll learn how to observe non-judgmentally.

Example questions: Which was your most mindful moment of the day? Which was the least mindful moment of the day? Which bodily sensations / thoughts / emotions came up in these moments? How often did you practice mindfulness today?

Which new experiences did you have during the day?

One day a friend of mine told me that his “momento ZEN“ was being out on the sea with his boat. Nothing but the sound of nature and the tranquil rocking of the waves made his mind and emotions become calm and peaceful.

How often in life do we hurry, feel unbalanced and have too many things on our minds at the same time. How often do we feel the need to reach the state of our “momento ZEN“ and desperately long for peace and silence? But how can we achieve this feeling of balance, peace of mind and calm emotions in our everyday life? When it comes to our bodies, we go and train them. We do sports to keep ourselves fit.

To stay healthy we pay attention to what we eat and drink and choose carefully how we nourish

our bodies. But what about our mind and emotions?

Maybe you have heard of mindfulness training. What is it about? One of the most popular definitions of mindfulness is: “A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.“ (Oxford Dictionaries) Sounds good, doesn’t it? Mindfulness is something we all have in us naturally. To practice mindfulness on a regular or better on a daily basis will help us to unleash the power of concentration, strength of mind and emotions in the moments we need it most: In moments of stress and distress.

3 ways about how to get started with your mindfulness practice: 1. Establish a mindfulness ritual.

You can start with as little as only 3 - 5 minutes per day.

2. Cultivate mindfulness-training with a daily breathing exercise.

Try out different breathing exercises to discover the one which works best for you. Find a comfortable and relaxed position.

Set your timer e.g. for 3 minutes.

Concentrate on your breathing exercise and invite all thoughts and emotions to show. Notice your bodily sensations. There is nothing else for you to do at this moment. Just stay with the exercise. Allow yourself to take a 3 minute-time-out every day.

3. Give every moment of the day the chance to be a mindful moment. If you don’t have a life with routines and habits

you might want to benefit from practicing mindfulness with rather informal exercises you can carry out throughout the day.

Here are some examples for you how to practice: mindful eating, mindful showering, mindful walking, mindful conversation Besides many great books about mindfulness it will be very valuable for you and you will benefit from training mindfulness with a teacher. Especially when you begin with your training there will arise questions and you will feel the need to talk about your experiences and thoughts, and exchange what you discover.

Let yourself be guided through a variety of mindfulness exercises by a mindfulness trainer. Only by trying out you will discover the exercises which will work best for you. Learn about the theory of mindfulness and the benefits of a regular mindfulness practice.

At HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT we offer mindfulness-training in individual or group-sessions, workshops and retreats on Mallorca. We invite you to discover mindfulness and the beautiful island of Mallorca for example on a mindfulness-hike in the North of the island, near Alcudia. We also visit our clients at their fincas or yachts.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS methamphetamines”. The crew were allowed to stay out late and sleep in, but they became concerned about one crewmember when she failed to show up on deck by lunch.

Unable to rouse her by knocking on the door, the Captain unlocked her cabin and found her dead in her bunk. An autopsy confirmed a fatal drug overdose.

Ed Hill

DRUGS ON BOARD Intrepid Risk Management Ed Hill www.intrepid-risk.com To many, the image of the superyacht industry is one of excessive opulence. A number of recently publicised newspaper articles have exposed the lavish nature of some of the parties being held on board some yachts with revelations of drug taking and prostitution capturing the headlines.

The link with drug abuse and yachts has never exactly been too far away. Some will associate this link with owners and guests.

However, we cannot ignore the crew. Many fail to appreciate the hard work involved in working on board a superyacht so when there’s an opportunity for some down time, crew members will naturally want to let their hair down.

The departure of the owner or guests following a long and tiresome charter may incite a strong desire in the crew to go ashore and party. The accumulation of disposable income coupled with the desire to party hard makes yachties an attractive target for local drug dealers.

While it could be argued that the use of drugs whilst ashore is no business of the management, there is a strong case against that as one management company has revealed. “The crew had just finished a charter, they had cash in hand and some time off and so they went on a bender”, explained the yacht’s manager.

“The crew had been drinking and using cocaine and

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While this tragic incident highlights the worst case scenario, it’s a proven fact that most drugs have long term effects that continue long after the drug has been taken. There’s also a possibility that the crew member may develop such a taste for drugs that they keep their own personal stash on board.

Safety The yacht has a legal responsibility to provide a safe working environment. This includes selecting crew members that are fit and capable of carrying out their duties both competently and safely. An individual who is or has been under the influence of drugs presents a significant safety hazard not only to themselves but also to the rest of the crew.

Statistics suggest that within two years of developing a drug problem, a crew member’s work performance will deteriorate to the extent where they become unemployable.

Safe working practices are of prime importance in most sectors and the superyacht industry is no exception. The maritime sector as a whole is one of the most heavily regulated with a specific emphasis on safety. At sea everyone is responsible, not only for their own safety, but also for the safety of others. All drugs, including alcohol and some prescribed drugs may have side effects that exacerbate the risk of accidents on board. Even in moderate doses, some drugs remain in the body and can affect the user for a number of days after the drug was taken.

Legal In addition to the safety hazards presented by drug abuse, attention must also be given to the legal implications, particularly for the Captain. Turning a blind eye to drug abuse may seem like the easiest option at the time however if the Captain knowingly permits the possession

or use of illegal substances on board then he may well be liable for prosecution. If the Captain knowingly permits a crew member that is under the influence of drugs to continue working then he may face criminal charges, especially if an accident has occurred.

In many countries, the possession of most recreational drugs is illegal thereby exposing the user to the additional risk of criminal charges. Moreover, if drugs are found on board they may expose the Captain, owner and management to criminal charges.

The discovery of illegal drugs on board a yacht by customs officers can result in the yacht being detained and the owner or management being fined. In extreme cases the yacht itself may be confiscated.

Company Policy A clear and unambiguous company policy on drugs should be written stressing the importance of safety on board.

The policy should clearly state that non-compliance will be considered as serious misconduct that could lead to disciplinary proceedings. In short, the policy should: • Identify drugs on board as being a safety issue.

• Clearly state the company’s position that the use or possession of any unauthorised drug on board any of their yachts is intolerable.

• Highlight the concept of drug testing.

Crew Contracts In addition to having a zero tolerance company policy towards drugs use, the inclusion of a drugs clause within a crew member’s contract reaffirms the responsibilities and obligations of both parties. By signing the contract, it is important that the crew member gives their consent to submit to the company’s drug testing programme and authorises the company to receive the results of any subsequent drugs tests.

Moreover, the clause should: • Reiterate that the company’s drug policy is a safety issue of optimum importance.

• Stress that no person shall take on board or be in possession of any unauthorised drug.

• Define an unauthorised drug as a drug which has not been prescribed by a fully qualified medical practitioner.

• Stress that crew members shall disclose to the Master details of any prescribed drugs which they are carrying or using.

• State that they specifically consent to provide urine samples or blood samples on request.

• State that being in possession or under the influence of any unauthorised drug on board the yacht or reporting for duty under the influence of any unauthorised drug is serious misconduct that will result in immediate

suspension and further disciplinary action.

• State that refusal to provide blood or urine samples when requested to do so will in itself be considered serious misconduct.

Types of Drugs Test / The Testing Process When employing a drugs testing team, it is advisable to hire the services of an external agency. That way, the test can be conducted by an impartial third party with no accusations of favouritism or victimisation.

The testing team should arrive on board unannounced. All crew activities should cease and the crew will be gathered together to receive the brief on how the tests will be undertaken.

Drugs can be detected in blood, sweat, urine, saliva and hair.

Urine testing is the most popular method due to it being relatively simple and cost effective. Urine testing kits can vary but the most basic kit will generally detect the six most commonly used drugs.

Results are generally given within a time period of five minutes.

To ensure that no contamination takes place, all urine samples should be conducted in the presence of a testing team monitor. The sample will then be handed to the monitor who will then assess the result of the sample.

In the event of a test sample proving to be positive, where drugs in the sample are detected, the sample then goes through the Chain of Custody process.

This involves the sample being placed into tamper proof bags and sent away for further testing and confirmation to an independent laboratory. To avoid any accusations of tampering, the sample is bagged and sealed in full view of the donor and a signature is obtained to validate the donor’s satisfaction with the process.

A full report is sent to the yacht’s management company highlighting the full outcome of the testing process. If necessary, the management company shall then decide on what further action to take.

Summary The effectiveness of a drug screening and testing programme depends entirely upon its

deterrent value. In other words it depends on whether the crew members believe that drug users will be detected or whether they believe that the programme can be beaten. For example, if crew members feel that once a ship has been tested they are safe for six months, the programme’s effectiveness is considerably weakened.

Therefore, introducing a strict zero tolerance drugs policy will go a long way to maintaining a drug free yacht. This turn is beneficial to crew safety and the yacht’s standing in the industry by: • Reducing the risk and cost of accidents caused by impaired judgement.

• Reducing the cost of absenteeism or poor work performance of the drug user.

• Saving on the cost and inconvenience of recruiting and training replacement crew when drug abusers become unreliable.

• Reducing the possibility of fines and vessel detention.

• Improving crew morale.

• Improving the yacht’s reputation.

• An effective drug policy has been proven to attract a higher quality of job applicant.

Conclusion For many years drug abuse has blighted the image of the superyacht industry. However, an increased emphasis towards safety means that drug use and safety do not go hand in hand. It’s a proven fact that drug abuse can have serious consequences to the safety and well-being of the crew. Therefore, the implementation of a zero tolerance towards drugs use coupled with a strict drug testing regime sends out a powerful message. Having a crew that is entirely clean from drugs is undoubtedly a positive step for everyone on board.

Ed Hill is Managing Director of superyacht security company Intrepid Risk Management.

A former sniper in the Royal Marines Commandos, Ed has a Masters’ Degree in Maritime Security. He regularly writes articles for various superyacht magazines and speaks at conferences on matters related to security. He can be contacted by visiting www.intrepid-risk.com

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GET YOUR HAPPY ON Body Mind Holistics Christina de Staél (+34) 674 698 465 purpletyger@gmail.com FB: BodyMind Holistics We can all see that the end of this year is drawing to a close and there is much to do for the next season. Has this one being good for you? Are you happy with the way things went?

Happiness. What does that word mean to you?

Where do you find it? What places? With whom? What activities? How do you measure it? Do you feel it every day?

This is the dictionary definition happy/ adjective: 1. Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment/ Jack came in looking happy and excited.

2. Having a sense of trust and confidence/ In a person, arrangement or situation.

3. Satisfied with the quality or standard of/ I’m happy with his performance 4. Willing to do something/ We will be happy to advise you.

5. Fortunate and convenient/ He had a happy knack of making people like him.

Indeed, when the business of life is going well good health, balanced relationships, engaged in work that excites you and feeds curiosity and enthusiasm, financial bounty and earning power, It is easy to be a happy chappy/ess. But what if the adventures of life are challenging you with the opposite of the above? How does one feel happiness in the face of that?

Take a moment to consider, right now make a list of five things that create happiness for you. Now look at that list. Was the word ‘”me” on there? If not why not?

There is a body in us that isn't seen yet felt and like any system it's requires training to keep it strong and functioning. So, this body of deeply complex layers needs regulating; it requires flexing. From a chemical perspective your endochrine system is responsible for chemicals that run your body. e.g.

Cortisol and adrenaline relating to basic survival functions, endorphins and serotonin that are your central happiness chemicals; there are many more but I'm not here to teach a chemistry lesson. However, what is important to know is that depending on the thoughts that

The lens that we see through the world with our beliefs, switch on or off our chemical body. So, what do you believe? How do you think this relates to happiness?

It's in an emotion, it's a muscle in your emotional body. Just as we go to the gym to strengthen our muscle body, so too we have a duty of care to be cultivating the emotional one. The body you're walking around in is your home, this is your house, this is where you live ALL THE TIME. Do you appreciate it with supportive thoughts? Do you look after the good nourishment and exercise?

Do you nurture it with nature and mindfulness and appreciation?

You are carbon based, but it is the chemicals that run the show (after being given directions from what you think) and happiness cultivates good mental and physical health. Therefore, finding ways to feel it, to nurture emotional resilience along with a healthy body; makes sense.

So.... How to float your happy boat? We'll get to that in a bit....

It is simple.

Probably on that list of five there are things that you do (which is great that you have some already, use them often) but I would like to challenge you to the idea, a question....... If you stripped that all back and you were standing in a bucket with nothing else to your name, would you, could you still choose happy? Could you

feel in every cell of your body; feel not only enough, without any trappings... just simply satisfied, happy with your bucket, being above ground..... Can you?

When children are young they laugh all through the day, at everything. This is not only good exercise for your abdominals and lungs; oxygenating you. It is very good medicine for the body, just like good sleep, fresh foods and clean air.

How often do you laugh in a day or week?

If it's not a lot and you think that your muscle of happy is not being engaged with on a daily basis......

Here comes the simple bit...

This month listen/watch 15/30 minutes daily, of any type of comedy or funnies (you know the laugh out loud kind) to boost your endorphin quota and strengthen the happiness muscle that is part of you. Which can be drawn from as a strength; so that even in times of change and challenge, like a constant North Star, you can have that light to break you into a smile and laugh (instead of a breakdown) whichever way the wind blows.

And for those whose interest was stirred check out the Biology of Belief by Dr Bruce Lipton.

Intrepid explorers, have a positive month...good luck discovering and practising ways to getting your happy on.

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DR. MICHAEL STOMA – THE ANGEL OF MALLORCA

By Victoria Pearce Centro Médico Dr.Michael Stoma (+34) 871 201 007 info@drstoma.com C / Tudo 11, Son Ferrer Calvia 07181 I am lucky in the job that I do here for the Islander that I get to meet and talk to many interesting people from all walks of life. Captains of industry, thought leaders, crew, skilled professionals who build the boats we sail on. Each and every one with a story to tell of how they came to the industry, the island, the place we sometimes call home. This issue it was my absolute and utter privilege to meet with Dr Michael Stoma.

Many of you will know him from the clinic that he used to run in Portals Nous, but that has now moved and reopened in Son Ferrer, where there is plenty of parking and nine staff in residence, but I wonder if you know his story.

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Dr. Stoma is a genial man with a twinkle in his eyes and a ready smile. He is easy to laugh, but also extremely passionate and emotional about the causes that he leads and supports. Originally born in Toronto, he moved with his mother, as a young boy, to the island when his parents separated. The story starts early, as he takes great delight in telling me that he celebrated his 5th birthday aboard Zaca, Errol Flynn’s superyacht, his mother having met Flynn during his time in Illetes. He would spend much of his youth on the location sets of Hollywood films such as Ben Hur and Cleopatra, amazed by the thousands of extras involved in filming in those days.

However it wasn’t the acting bug or glamour of Hollywood that caught his imagination.

Very early on he realised that he had a desire to help those less fortunate than himself, and so, at the end of the Franco era he went to medical school in Barcelona, where he would sit exams closely guarded by soldiers with machine guns. But this was the time of the birth of democracy in Spain, he says every day was beautiful and exciting, as history was created before their very eyes.

It was time to return to Mallorca.

At the time Michael returned to the island the Bosnian war was raging in Eastern Europe, and together with help of business

associates, friends and the yachting industry, they organised for medicine and help to be sent from Mallorca to the war zone. It was a long, powerful and deeply emotional experience that left them reeling at the horrors they encountered, but inspired Michael to get involved with many more charities such as the International Humanitarian Organisation who were supplying humanitarian aid in war torn zones such as Rwanda.

During this time Michael was also instrumental in organising for 23 tonnes of medicine, all from Mallorca, to be sent over to Cuba to help children with cancer.

The island pulled together, and the supplies were taken via containers and airlines, with one airline flying 1,800 kilos for free.

But it wasn’t just international aid that Michael turned himself to. Proud to consider himself Mallorcan, he was heavily involved in helping with the AIDS problem here on the island. It was with sadness that he told me that at one point on the island 100% of the prostitutes had AIDS from using dirty needles and no protection. So once again with the help of friends and supporters, fresh syringes and condoms were introduced into the world of Palma’s prostitution scene, along with medicines and education on preventing the spread of AIDS, and over the years the numbers suffering have been drastically reduced.

From the island of Mallorca, Michael next went over to Ethiopia, working with local staff to create a school where children who were suffering from diseases such as blindness and cerebral palsy, as well as older people could come to be fed. The team even brought a group of children over to Son Espases where the doctors and nurses began to rebuild their broken bodies. So inspired was one small girl, who is

still in daily contact with Michael, that she now wants to train to be a doctor herself.

During the financial crisis, when there was no food or books for the children on the island, with the support of the yachting community, they gathered 19,000 litres of milk that was then distributed via the town hall social services. Over the Christmas period People for People Mallorca was set up, gathering food and sleeping bags for the homeless. Though as Michael pointed out, Christmas Day is the same every day if you are homeless. He worked closely with a Mallorcan Priest, Jaume Sant Andreo, who he calls an angel, as he would be there to give each and every person a dignified death. Holding their hands as their stories came to an end.

Moving back to more international aid, Michael helped adapt a hospital in Ghana and set up a computer lab where they taught locals mums how to use the computers, giving them new skills and abilities. It was here that he had a near death experience with a 1.5-metrelong crocodile, though in true Dr. Stoma style, unlike his guide, he wasn’t afraid. He simply took a step back, pulled out his camera and took a picture, before blithely striding off. Needless to say, the crocodile did not get his lunch that day.

I ask what can be done moving forward, how can we help now and there are two very interesting ideas that have run before, but require time and funding to start them again. The first is the recycling of old glasses.

As prescriptions change you quite often find that old glasses go into that drawer of stuff that everyone has in their house. However if we can start collecting them again, they are so light that they can easily be transported to those

who need them, but don’t have the ability or finances to buy them. As Michael points out one pair of glasses can save lives. If a mother sews to support her family, but her eyesight becomes bad, she can no longer work and sell her clothing, and this can lead to starvation and death for the whole family. He says we don’t need an optician, just a few different pairs to try, and the moment you see the smile on that mother’s face again you know that she can see.

The second project that Michael talks about resurrecting is the DigniPack. Whilst sitting in a park in Mallorca he saw an old vagabond go to the loo in a bush, but she couldn’t clean herself with anything but leaves and she left, humiliated. He realised that none of the bars would let these people in to use the bathrooms,

and there was literally no way of keeping clean, leading to discomfort and disease. So he went to the local Chinese store and picked up all the necessities such as wet wipes, tampons, knickers, socks. He creatied a DigniPack for the men and women on the streets. It is a beautiful project that he would love to see reborn, with new relationships being established and drop off points created.

The end of our talk is emotional as I am truly overwhelmed to be in the presence of a man who has given so much, so very selflessly.

I am inspired and at a loss at how to communicate just how much I am. We cry and hug and I thank him for sharing, what I can only imagine is the iceberg’s tip of the story. I walk away thinking that I have just been in the presence of a true angel.

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HERE COMES THE SUN...AT LAST Phil D. Coffers - The Islander Economics Correspondent You would think that the Spanish countryside ought to be peppered all over the place with arrays of solar panels, but it isn’t. It’s one of Europe’s sunniest countries, and we live in a time where investment is flooding into solar power, and the pace of improvement in the technology is exponential. Rainy old Britain has seen photovoltaic (PV) arrays popping up on domestic roofs, and agricultural land for the better part of the last decade, Germany the same, and Italy, which enjoys a similar climate to Spain has them all over. So you where are they all?

In the early years 2000s the Spanish government was keen to develop solar, and renewable power and set subsidies in place

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to encourage investment into the sector, and it worked. Between 2006 and 2012 the sector had grown so much that subsidies had reached €8.1 billion, the upside was that Spanish solar firms were industry leaders… the downside was that the public purse, post the 2008 financial crash, could no longer afford the subsidies, and the old, and inefficient traditional power generating companies were no longer covering their costs. By 2012 they were in the red to a combined total of €28 billion.

So in the same year the national government slapped a 7% tax on all power generation. Electricity bills shot up by over 60% during the period, at a time, remember when Spain was suffering from 25% unemployment, and endemic low wages, pushing many households into additional levels of poverty. It also added

In 2015 the conservative government piled on the pressure with punitive taxes, the so called ‘sun tax’ to the effect that if you did have solar power in your home, you had to pay extra tax to the generating companies for the pleasure of not using their electricity. As you might imagine the appetite for solar power in Spain fell off a cliff, and a lot of very clever Spanish companies, who had been leading the world with their innovation suddenly had almost no domestic customers, so they went and started working in other countries that were more than happy to snap up their expertise.

Last month there seems to have been a glimmer of an outbreak of common sense. Spain’s incoming Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera of the new socialist government announced a six month suspension of the ‘Sun tax’ designed to address the absurdity that the country has only 1,000 domestic PV installations, in contrast to more than 1,000,000 in Germany.

It’s a positive step in the right direction, and if all goes as intended you should expect to see a boom in the installation of solar panels all over Spain, particularly if this six months becomes permanent. The irony is of course that Spain is now likely to become a customer of the very industry that only a handful of years ago it virtually owned.

It should be reaping the rewards of its own investment in this technology, rather than buying it off somebody else.

With the rise in efficiency of solar panels, and billions poured into the development of battery technology by the likes of Elon Musk, and the Chinese government it looks increasingly likely that solar, and other renewable power technologies are going to be the dominant industries for the next 100 years and Spain squandered the opportunity to be a leader in the field. Still, it has at least jumped back on the bandwagon, and as long as the sun still rises every morning there is an opportunity to make up for lost time.

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MORTGAGE ON VESSELS Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com A mortgage is a real right on a movable or immovable property made liable for the performance of an obligation; that means, a lien in a property created as a form of security for a loan or payment of a debt and terminated on payment of said loan or debt. The borrower, who offers the security, is the mortgagor, and the lender, who provides the money, the mortgagee.

The name is derived from Old French (literally: dead pledge, since at common law failure to repay on the due date of redemption formerly resulted in the mortgagor losing all his rights over the property.

Movable goods as the ship, has traditionally been susceptible to being mortgaged, being a normal credit mechanism to facilitate its construction, as well as normal credit obtaining system by the shipping and yachting industry. The institution, is in Spain regulated in the ancient the Spanish Naval Mortgage Law from 1893.

As a contract is perfected between creditor and mortgagor, it refers on the ship with all its belongings and for its validity a written form is required, which may consist of a public deed, agent or broker policy or simple document private.

The mortgage determines a preferential right to its holder granting the power to collect its credit with priority to other creditors, although respecting the special order of preference of credits. In turn, the maritime mortgage carries a right of persecution, directly and immediately subjecting the ship on which it falls to the fulfilment

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of the obligation for whose security and guarantee it is constituted.

The naval mortgage is constituted through Public Deed and must be registered in the corresponding registry. The ship's mortgage includes its rig, equipment and machines, unless otherwise agreed. The mortgagee has the right of preference over the mortgaged vessel and, also as in the real estate mortgage, has the right of persecution.

The naval mortgage action prescribes to the ten years counted from the date in which it can be exercised.

The main and principal international regulation of privileges, mortgages and vessel embargoes is contained in the International Convention for the unification of certain rules relating to maritime liens and mortgages, 1926, also called Liens Convention. The Brussels Convention of 1967 develops the first one and it is interesting to to point out that the wording includes both Mortgages and "hypothèques" (in French language) as the mortgage in Common Law has different legal nature and structure than in

continental Law. In Common Law, the mortgagee acquires property legal title over the vessel but the possession is kept by the mortgagor; and so in case of fulfilment and payment the property is granted back to the debtor; but in case of unfulfillment the pledge “dies� for the debtor and the creditor acquires besides the legal title of the property also the effective possession( the so called repossession).

The Brussels Convention considers mortgages constituted according to the national law of the ship valid, provided that they are registered in a public register located in the port of registry or in a central office. In 1967 main innovations incorporated by the convention of Brussels of 1967, in this respect as for example: 1) abolition of any link between the scope of application and the

nationality of encumbered vessel; 2) greater determination and increase of the requirements for the recognition of mortgages by the contracting states; 3) adoption of clear rules of private international law to determine which law is applicable in subject of validity, publicity, graduation of mortgages and in matters of executive procedure; 4) limitation of the scope of application of the convention to sea navigation vessels.

However, as the vessel is a movable good, and thus easy to escape sailing, the institution of the mortgage in the nautical and yachting industry is not so extended as it should - or as in the shipping and fishing industry - and it is difficult to find banking entities that are open to deal with them.

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Inexperienced investors can start to feel uneasy as bull markets mature – a glance at history should help calm the nerves.

According to Woody Allen, 80% of success is just showing up.

Investors have felt the force of that argument over the past nineand-a-half years, as stock markets have clocked what, by some definitions, is the longest bull run in history.

It may have been dubbed ‘the most hated bull market ever’ by investors, built as it has been on a hesitant economic recovery and emergency measures by the world’s central banks, but that hasn’t prevented those investors from enjoying the rewards.

Yet the longer the run continues, the more some investors worry that it must be about to end.

As ever, of course, opinion varies on just how mature the current Bull Run really is, and just how close a correction could be.

For a start, not all stock indices are equal, highlighting once again the benefits of diversification.

Emerging markets have suffered a bad year in 2018, and several countries’ indices have already dipped in and out of bear markets – defined as a fall of 20% or more below the previous peak.1 Earlier this month, the broader MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell into technical bear market territory.

At the other end of the spectrum, the US market has continued its surge, and is up around 8% for the year already, having clocked a series of record highs. Yet some see it as vulnerable – and the lull in volatility seen in recent years is certainly abnormal in historical terms. The VIX, which measures volatility on the S&P 500, has a long-term average of 20, but in 2018 it has averaged below 13.2 Markets may have largely shrugged off the various global economic and political uncertainties at large for the moment, but a spike in volatility in the near future would hardly come as a surprise.

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Some commentators have forecast a 10–20% correction in the coming months.3 Others have argued that bear markets tend to coincide with recessions, and US data hardly suggests a recession; with unemployment at decadelows, corporate earnings on a tear, and GDP growth at around 4%.4 The only way (long term) is up We believe long-term investors should take a different view; namely, that it doesn’t matter.

Look at the history, and it is quickly apparent that market corrections have always been ironed out, often quite quickly.

In fact, if you consider how the S&P 500 has performed over the past century, the average bear market didn’t even last two years, making them little more than short-lived sub-plots (while the typical bull run has lasted more than five years).

The main story was that, between 1918 and 2018, the S&P rose almost 37,000% – an illustration (albeit an extreme one) of the benefits of the long-term view5 That translates into an average annual rise of around 10%. No wonder Warren Buffett, the world’s most celebrated investor, said last year that he expects the S&P 500 to hit a million points in 100 years' time.

Yet the fact that bear markets do happen presents opportunities to investors who can keep their heads. By not following the herd to the exit, they will be around to enjoy the recovery that follows.

Moreover, when volatility hits and markets suffer a fall, they are given the chance to buy quality companies at attractive prices.

Painful as volatility can feel, it’s at just such times that active managers can help long-term investors build wealth.

Forecasting the precise timing of that recovery is all but impossible, but investors don’t need to.

They just need to remember that, over the long term, stocks have an enviable track record.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance and the value of your investment, as well as any income, can go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. © S&P Dow Jones LLC 2018; all rights reserved Source: MSCI. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein.

The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, endorsed, reviewed or produced by MSCI. None of the MSCI data is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.

Source: Bloomberg, accessed 14 September 2018

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TOROS DE GRAVEL A NEW & EXCITING CYCLING EVENT Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111 Even in Mallorca, it’s easy for cyclists to get stuck in a bit of rut. In many ways Road Biking is predictable - you can analyse most challenges and with the exception of the weather, most elements of an event are relatively easy to predict.

One of the fastest growing niches in cycling is cyclocross & gravel biking. It's fun, provides a break from traffic and doesn't cost much to get started. Cyclocross races are generally kept to bombing round an off road circuit and tends to last an hour.

Gravel bike events are more of an endurance touring style challenge, allowing you to really explore the countryside. Both style of events tend to take place outside of the summer and bring with them a more relaxed party atmosphere than the regular road biking sportive.

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What is a Gravel bike race?

You ride predominantly on gravel roads that combine surfaces such as asphalt, gravel, dirt, some singletrack trails and maintenance or B roads. The courses vary from hard-packed dirt to softball-sized rocks. The distance usually ranges between 50 and 150 kilometres, but can be even longer.

Gravel races have seen a boost in popularity over the last few years. Riding on backcountry roads gets you out of the traffic and plops you right in the middle of nature. And the best part is, it doesn't take a custom-built bike to experience the joys of riding through the countryside on gravel roads.

Gravel bike v Road Bike what’s the difference?

Gravel bikes are more durable than a road bike and much faster than a mountain bike. Gravel bicycles present an interesting option for the riders who want to travel on and off road. Over the past few years, the market for gravel bikes has exploded.

These bikes are similar to cyclocross bikes but have a geometry that's more suitable for riding all day as opposed to short, one-hour races.

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All gravel bikes feature disc brakes. Disc brakes, especially hydraulic discs, offer more power, which provides more confidence when riding offroad and are useful in mixed conditions. In the rain or in the mud you’ll appreciate the perfect efficiency…. BIGGER TYRES…By removing the rim brake caliper you can easily design a frame and fork able to accommodate bigger tyres. The idea of bigger tyres will give you not only extra comfort on the rough and bumpy roads, but due to their design they also raise the grip on the ground.

Many producers also equip the bikes with eyelets for fitting racks and mudguards.

Toros de Gravel 13th October in Mallorca This is one of the most exciting new events to hit Mallorca for a long time…. the inaugural event was a glowing success….. The brainwave of Jan Eric - a legend in his own circles. There was so much more to it than cycling - It was about seeing undiscovered parts of the island, meeting people and having a seriously good time… Naturally, by the end of the day, you were broken!

It was a mile away from the challenges of Sa Calobra, Cap Formentor, Puig Major. It was as

if we were given a magical key to unlock a secret Mallorca, one reserved for a select group of the day: ancient roads built by the Romans, winding coastal trails to secluded beaches, wooded climbs and gripping descents.

All in good company with the familiar sound of gravel crunching beneath our tyres.

Everything about the event was very relaxed….there was a rolling start from 07:30-09:00… There was a little Roubaix feel to it…

NO Timing & NO official race, just back to nature and touring the wonderful scenery of Mallorca on two wheels.

The field had a real international feel to it, with guys & girls from Korea, Norway, Italy,

Czechoslovakia, England, Germany, Austria, Swiss, Spain, USA and Australia. Some big names from the Cycling World were present. Hanka Kupfernagel ex-World Champion in Cycle Cross, Linus Gerdemann, Fabian Wegmann, Steve Branagh and Joan Horrach.

Core to the values of Toros de Gravel is that the organisers want everyone to bond and enjoy cycling - we certainly did that. The route was stretching to say the least - 140km with 1600m vertical gain, with approximately 75% of the route off road. Starting and finishing at the Velodrome de Sineu, the route took the riders to the coastline next to Porto Colom and back. There were food stations/

checkpoints along the way and the odd shot of hierbas! …. we passed Cala Morada, Campos, a hidden climb next to San Salvador, Porto Colom and Es Fangar.

The first 3 riders (all from Mallorca) arrived over the finish line at the Velodrome around 16:30. As the sun set and the clock passed 8pm, the last of the crew made it back, a group of international Gravel Riders including Ultra Romance and Julie Elliot. As the bike race finished and the party started - in the centre of the velodrome around the camp fire - beers, live music, DJ Dimonis, great street food, & wonderful Ma-13 Coffee from Esperanca.

It was not a race, was not timed and there were no prizes…. just a lot of fun…. roll on next year….

More information is to be found on their webpage http://www. torosdegravel.com Their bike partner https://www. listnride.com/toros-de-gravel offered rental bikes Their sponsors, Schwalbe, Canyon, Gore, Abus, Komoot and Brooks gave fantastic support

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UNDERWATER CLEAN UP AT EL TORO MARINE RESERVE Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org On the 4th of October Asociación Ondine got together with friends and collaborators to clean up lost fishing gear in the El Toro Marine reserve. The area is popular for angling among recreational fishermen whose hooks and lines will regularly get stuck among the rocks that are covering the sea floor, leaving the fishermen with only one way out: cut the line and let it go.

Thursday afternoon, Ondine staff and volunteer divers gathered at the dive center Mar Balear in Port Adriano. After setting up the dive gear and listening to a briefing by the project coordinator and marine biologist Miguel Pozo, two boats headed out to the marine reserve.

Starting the cleanup at 40m depth the divers, equipped with scissors, knives and mesh bags, took on the challenge of recovering as much fishing gear as they possibly could. Some of it had been there for many years and was covered with algae and invertebrates, while some was clean, indicating that it had been lost relatively recently. The divers had to be careful as the hooks were many and difficult to spot when hidden between the algae.

Despite working as efficiently as they could and filling their bags

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with hundreds of meters of lost fishing line from the depths, the divers eventually had to work their way towards the surface to ensure they would have sufficient air left in their tanks for safe surfacing.

Unfortunately, considering the amount of lost fishing gear in the area it will take several more collective efforts to recover the remaining fishing lines, but fortunately we have an amazing team of enthusiastic volunteers who are happy to take on the challenge and get back into the blue as soon as possible!

A massive thank you to Mar Balear Dive Center, Oceánidas, Red de Vigilantes Marinos, the Civil Guard and all individual volunteers who came to help out! We couldn’t have done it without you!

on a musical adventure from Cala Deia to Llucalcari, embracing the beautiful coastline and picking up as much waste as they can along the way. The two teams will then meet again in Cala Deia to sort all the rubbish and share some tunes. We hope you can make it! Visit Asociación Ondine’s Facebook page for more information!

Send us YOUR beach clean photos!

Do you ever end up cleaning a beach on your own, or with friends and family?

Anyone can help spread the Dos Manos Spirit and inspire others too, as the Dos Manos motto says: “Clean up yOUR world! Two Hands, 30 minutes, Anytime, Anywhere!”

On Sunday the 21st of October Ondine and Mallorca Wake Up Dance are teaming up to create a cool new way to experience a Majorcan Beach Clean.

Loads of people are already taking action and sending us photos from all over Majorca, as well as from different corners of the world while they are abroad for holidays. We’re uploading them all to a Dos Manos photo album at Asociación Ondine’s Facebook page.

Starting at 11am in Cala Deia, the team plans to split into two groups, one will be conducting a scientific survey of all the waste collected in Cala Deia and the other will follow the passionate Llewelyn Graves, well known for his Wake Up vibes every Saturday morning in Sa Tanca,

So next time you find rubbish on your beach, pick it up, take a photo and send it to mari@ asociacionondine.org. Together we can help prevent some of the rubbish at our beaches ending up in the sea where it would be harming wildlife while inspiring others to join in!

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Hundreds of meters of fishing line recovered from El Toro

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THE REIGN IN SPAIN FALLS MAINLY ON GARNACHA Wine Industry Ivan Gonzalez Gainza & Lara Corfield Carrer de Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 902 179 wineindustrymallorca@gmail.com In Spain there is one grape variety that reigns above all others, garnacha (also known as grenache). Spain is garnacha!!

As well as being one of the most planted grapes in the world, here in Spain it is planted throughout the country. From north to south, from east to west, you can find all types of garnacha.

Garnacha negra, garnacha blanca, garnacha rosada, garnacha peluda, garnacha gris, garnacha tintorera…even more than the most famous Spanish grape, tempranillo. The wines produced by garnacha grapes are as varied as the landscapes they are planted on. Mountains, valleys and endless plains are covered with it. From the dry slate mountains of Priorat, the river banks of the Ebro in Rioja, to the mountains of Gredos in the centre of the country, these spicy and fruity grapes thrive everywhere.

It is impossible to recommend just one wine made with garnacha grapes. They are so different according to where they grow, you simply have to try them all!!

Garnacha blanca grapes can create delightful white wines.

Away from the overused verdejo with its tropical aromas, or the albariños found on every wine menu, garnacha blanca make crisp, refreshing white wines. Whether from Terra Alta in Catalonia where it grows at altitude or from the flatter regions like Penedes, its minerality will seduce you for sure.

Some of the most popular rosé wines in Spain are made with garnacha grapes from the region of Navarra. Despite the change in colour which follows the French trend for a 'blush', rosé wines made using garnacha grapes still have an identity of their own.

They are fragrant and fruity in the nose and fleshy in the mouth.

They are great to pair with all of the Mediterranean dishes we eat throughout the Spanish summer.

When it comes to red the list

becomes endless. Garnacha was once very abundant in Rioja, but due to trends favouring Tempranillo its production was reduced to a mere 8% of the planted grapes. However, new winemaking techniques, the reappearance in the Rioja region of one of the most famous garnacha specialists in the country (Alvaro Palacios) and a love from the customer for a more fruit flavoured wine pushed this ever moving industry towards replanting more garnacha.

In general, Aragon and Catalonia are the home of garnacha.

Priorat being the flagship region, creating some very concentrated wines that have rapidly grown in the number of fans as much as in the number of vineyards.

We mustn't forget the not so renowned Montsant. This is a region that wraps around Priorat, with an approach towards smoother wines and a better value price tag. Montsant is known as 'The diamond in the rough'. Also worth mentioning is Emporda. This region is located at the foothills of the Pyrenees and due to some very rocky soils and a soft Mediterranean wind cooling down the summer nights, garnacha expresses a great aromatic potential here.

In Aragon, the birthplace of this grape variety, one can find some pleasant surprises. Particularly for the palate and the pocket!

Look out for the Calatayud wines.

Some of them have made their way to Hollywood to be served at Oscar Ceremonies (such as Honoro Vera). Also, the Campo de Borja and the Somontano regions have seen a rise in quality and popularity due to the concentrated and very aromatic wines produced here.

Our biggest surprise comes from the centre of Spain, in the Gredos mountain range. This is a dry and inhospitable landscape in the centre of the country near Madrid and Avila.

Some forgotten old vines, planted high up at altitude, and with a variety of soils including slate and granite give an intense personality and a new dimension to the garnachas from the centre of Spain. Among these, the Pegaso Zeta from Telmo Rodriguez is by far the most memorable we have tried to date.

If you want to have a glass of what Spain is, its history, its varied landscapes and its different cultures, try a glass of garnacha. Salud!!

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THE BOATHOUSE NEWS The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es SUMMER FINALLY ”FALLS” INTO AUTUMN

Even though the calendar says Fall, the weather last month still felt like summer. It’s great for tourism and business that the summer season lasts so long here, especially for us, as our outside space is so dependent on good weather but as fabulous as it is living in this beautiful climate, I do miss the changing landscape and lifestyle of the seasons. Having lived in Canada for 11 years, Fall was without doubt my favourite time of year.

I won’t share every little nuance that I loved about this season as the list is way too long but for me it was the smorgasbord of senses that stood out. And even though we don’t have quite the same experience of fall in the Mediterranean some of the views are just as impressive and now that the cooler temperatures are finally here, I relish the last month of my favourite season.

It’s easy to write it off as just the month between Halloween and Christmas when very little happens but don’t be too hasty– there’s still plenty to do and enjoy here. The 11th month of the year has a lot to offer and as I thought about all the things to mention, they all begin with ‘F’ so read on and have a fruitful, frisky and felicitous November!!

FAMILY TIME There’s no denying the summer here is full on, especially if you work in hospitality, tourism and yachting so we all look forward

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to the end of the season when we get to spend more time with our nearest and dearest. There’s nothing better than a lazy day on the beach right now with a BBQ and picnic. The temperature is perfect and the hordes of people have all gone home!!

FAIRS The summer season may have ended but there’s still plenty of Autumn fairs all over the island to entice us to explore and appreciate everything is has to offer from pumpkins in Muro, honey in Llubi, wines in Santa Maria, Olive Oil in Caimari and the largest of them all, Dijous Bo in Inca. There’s always something for everyone so get the kids off ‘Fortnite’ and head inland for a great family day out!!

FIREWORKS If you’re a fan of Bonfire Night then head down to Magaluf for a night of fun, food & drink, entertainment, DJ’s, gymnastics display, kids attractions and much more. For more details check out Spectrum FM and Calvia Town Hall websites.

FOOD

November is of course Thanksgiving in the US and traditionally, 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 tuck into a feast fit for a King and eat ourselves into a food coma!

Thankfully though, as delicious as the food is, this national holiday is so much more than that and with the melting pot of today’s society, is being celebrated by Americans worldwide, especially on yachts where your friends and crew become your ‘family’.

I was lucky, my first boat had an American Captain (Stompy) and was introduced to “Friendsgiving” (essentially Thanksgiving for Buddies) early on in my career.

We had such a good time, I never knew if my belly hurt from too much food or too much laughing and since then, have enjoyed this meal of thanks every year with the most wonderful people.

Being welcomed to join families on such a special day is indeed very humbling and does make you stop to appreciate life, especially given the tragedies happening all over the world and even closer to home with the floods in Sant Llorenc last month, it’s even more important to remind ourselves of all that is still good.

And it’s not like Yachties need an excuse to get together to eat and drink so book your table now and join Deb and I this year to celebrate “Friendsgiving” at The BoatHouse – your home from home.

The seasons are not the only thing changing! Chef Michi and his talented team are busy creating some new dishes for the winter menu coming out soon, featuring some lovely comfort food favourites with weekly lunch and dinner specials too.

For those with a sweet tooth, the new desserts are yummy so look out for details and photos on facebook & Instagram for a chance to win a meal on us.

FRIENDSGIVING "Give thanks and pass the stretchy pants!"

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The promise of Christmas is even more exciting in November as it’s tantalisingly close but you’re not yet stressed out with it all.

Join Our Friendsgiving Feast For perfect pumpkin pie and turkey that’s truly tantalising, come and spend “Friendsgiving” dinner at our place - The BoatHouse, your home from home !

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Tables minimum of 8 people as food is served ‘family style’ to share. Reservations essential – 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es

“The Boathouse Friendsgiving Giveaway” For a chance to win a €50 voucher simply like our page @theboathousepalma, comment, and post a whacky photo with your friends using #theboathousefriendsgiving.

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How many times have you said to yourself “next year I’m going to be ready for Christmas by November”? So go for it - book your Christmas party with us now and enter December with one less thing to do on your list! We have varied menus for all tastes and budgets from cocktails and canapes to full sit-down gourmet meals, including roast turkey and all the traditional trimmings so leave the cooking to us, pour yourself a glass of fizzy and revel in feeling smug that this year you did it!

That’s about it from me for this month. Have a good one and see you soon!

Stay Anchored! Cap Mac1eye.

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THE AVIATION CENTRE – THE PLACE TO GO TO REALISE YOUR FANTASIES OF FLYING

By Victoria Pearce The Aviation Centre Stewart Jones info@theaviationcentre.com (+34) 971 60 80 Prices starting at €129 All flights are weather permitting No lower age limit, but all passengers must have their own seat “You have control!” Three adrenalin pumping, buttock clenching, grin inducing words I did not expect to hear when I woke up one morning! Rewind 24 hours and I received a call from Stewart, friend of The Islander, and owner of the Aviation Centre based out of Son Bonet, Palma’s

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original airport. Did I fancy a fifteen-minute trial lesson in one of his helicopters to give me an idea of just how much fun it would be to learn how to fly one?

Well, as you can imagine, it took less than a heartbeat to agree to such an adventure.

So, at 10:45am on a glorious Tuesday morning I arrived at the Aviation Centre to be met by the delightful, perpetually smiling, Stewart. His enthusiasm for helicopters is infectious and his calming manner soothed my slightly fraying nerves. There was absolutely nothing to be worried about, Stewart assured me, we were just going to go up, throw the thing around, see some breath-taking views and have a

lot of fun. And I can assure you, he wasn’t wrong.

We started the trial lesson with a briefing on how to control the helicopter. We talked through how to use the anti-torque pedals, collective pitch control and the cyclic pitch control, with Stewart making it sound as simple as riding a bike. So there in the small briefing room I quickly came to understand the principles of helicopter flight, now I just had to put it into practice.

Briefing finished we took a leisurely stroll over to the landing strip, where I was able to admire all of the helicopters and planes that this ever-expanding company

have to play with. It was a sight that would have even the least enthusiastic flyer buzzing with anticipation. As for me, I love all things that fly or float, so this was a sight for sore eyes. I’ve been lucky enough to fly in helicopters a couple of times before, but I’ve never had the opportunity to take actual control and I could barely contain my excitement.

It was time. I stepped up into the cockpit, got strapped in and donned my headset. Stewart ran me through the controls again, and, as he had rightly pointed out, they made much more sense in the flesh. I would be lying if I was to say I wasn’t more than a little nervous, and slightly fearful for our lives at the prospect of me being in control.

To fly a helicopter for real takes serious coordination of the three major controls, and whilst I’m happy at multi-tasking, I was slightly concerned I would have us looping the loop. However Stewart’s cheerful demeanour once again put me at ease and it was time for take-off.

It was electrifying! There is something so very very different being in a helicopter, to being in

a plane. It somehow feels closer to actually flying, if that makes sense. You really feel the fact that there is very little between you and the ground, as we soared at speed out over the runway and off towards the mountains.

Within seconds I could see how addictive flying one of these incredible machines could be.

And it was at that point that I heard the immortal words “you have control”, and pretty much everything clenched. The Cyclic control is so incredibly sensitive that the smallest of movement had us tilting left and right, forwards and back, with me over compensating every time. But slowly but surely I relaxed as I realised that the tenser I was on the controls the more I jerked us around. At one point I think I was actually flying straight and level.

It was a proud moment!

As we neared the mountains Stewart took back control to allow me to admire the breathtaking views that were about to appear before me. I’ve been fortunate to see this stretch of coastline by car and by sailboat, but never from above, and I can confirm that it is the only way to see it. It’s like the opening sequence to Game of Thrones as miniature villages pop up, dotted out on a carpet of emerald green, with an electric blue ocean stretching out as far as I could see. I was mesmerised, and as we flew over Valdemossa and Deia I was grinning like the Cheshire Cat. The most surprising thing for me, as we turned to head home, was how small the island seemed from this perspective. She was literally laid out for us to see from all four corners, in all her resplendent glory.

Having now unclenched, Stewart asked if I’d like to take control again, showing me how the combination of controls had a

totally different effect on the helicopter, as up to this point I’d only been in charge of one. I was loving the feeling of flying so much that I forgot to be scared and grinned for the camera. I didn’t want the experience to end and started to do the calculations in my head about how to go about getting my pilot’s license.

But sadly the experience did have to end, but it wasn’t going to end quietly. With a devilish grin, Stewart said that it was now time to practice an engine failure. “Marvellous” I said, that clenching feeling creeping back. But in actual fact it wasn’t frightening at all. Helped by entirely by the knowledge that I thankfully was no longer in control but was in the safe hands of the seasoned professional, who has landed in some of the most fascinating places, in all kinds of conditions, to my left. Needless to say, there was nothing to be worried about as we pulled safely out of the fall. For the final part of my trial lesson, just before coming back in, I got to practice hovering. I think I need a LOT more practice on that one, but it’s the perfect excuse to book another lesson.

I really cannot praise Stewart and the Aviation Centre highly enough. They were professional in everything they did, making me feel safe and calm, yet they made everything so much fun. It was a real adventure and a thrill and a privilege to have been given the opportunity to actually take charge of such a beast. So if you, or a friend or family member, wants a taste of what it is like to be a pilot, or perhaps you want to take your first steps into realising that dream, or maybe you simply fancy a birds eye view of this spectacular island, then these are 100% the guys to do it with. Go on, I dare you! 

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XORIGUER – HOME TO SOME OF PALMA’S TASTIEST MEAT AND FISH

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Restaurante Xoriguer Calle Fábrica 60 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 13.30-15.30 & 20.30-23.30 Saturday: 20.30-23.30 Sunday: Closed The first thing you notice when entering Xoriguer is the smell. It is the perfect mixture of charcoal barbeque and cooking meat. It literally has your mouth watering before you have even reached your table and sets expectations very high. In all the times I have had the pleasure to dine at Xoriguer, those expectations have never been disappointed.

The restaurant itself is at once large, yet homely. During the day streams of natural light pick out the details and make you feel as though you could be dining alfresco. At night the subtle lighting , warm red walls and beams transform the place into

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one of comfort and warmth. And just as warm as the décor is the welcome we receive from the wonderful owner Guillem.

I was lucky enough to be introduced to Xoriguer in the early days of arriving on the island by an old TripAdvisor colleague who raved about the meat, the gin and his fabulous friend Guillem. I have subsequently returned many times since as it quickly became a personal favourite of mine, and also that of our very own Owner Editor Simon. Many nights have been spent sampling the food and the extensive wine list, finishing off with gin and tonics and renditions of favourite songs by Guillem on the guitar.

Needless to stay, whilst it has beautifully pressed and turned out white table cloths this is not a stuffy restaurant. It is packed full of charm, laughter and Basque hospitality.

When Guillem, who bears more than a passing resemblance to Woody Allen, finally gets a chance to break for a minute to come and chat to us, he is kind and friendly and bashful when talking about himself. It turns out that

running a restaurant wasn’t the first career choice that he made.

In actual fact he started out running his own windsurf school 35 years ago in the now infamous Magaluf. After being persuaded by a chef friend at a local hotel to switch his sails for his knives he joined the team and has never looked back from the kitchen and hospitality industry.

The restaurant itself is fifty years young and has been a key player in Palma’s gastronomic history for years now, having won the first Michelin star on the island in its previous incarnation as a Mediterranean restaurant. It has also been home to many of Mallorca’s most famous chefs.

Seventeen years ago when Guillem took over the mantle, in partnership with chef Hernan, the direction turned to the north and the cuisine of the food Mecca of Spain, the Basque country.

The emphasis of Basque cooking is on the materials. Excellent meat and fish create dishes full of flavour and love. And at the heart of the Basque kitchen is the Asadores – the fire on which these materials are transformed.

The fire in the heart of Xoriguer’s kitchen is burning brightly on the

night in question that my everfaithful partner, Anouska and I went along to sample what was on offer.

To start with we chose to share the sublime Txangurro a la Donostiarra, Spider crab from the Basque Country cooked with vegetables and white wine.

The combination of light and dark meat comes presented in a ceramic crab shell with a toasted crust. We quickly slathered large portions onto the beautiful fresh bread and every mouthful was a delight. It’s a great size to share in order to leave space for what is coming next and is absolutely packed full of flavour. Anouska and I were literally fighting over the last mouthfuls. Whilst we were digging into our crab Guillem was shaving the Threeyear acorn-fed Iberian Cured Ham for the table next to us. It is such an artform to be able to cut the meat in just the right way to get the most out of the flavours.

From the appreciative sounds that the table were making after digging into it, it was a good choice for a starter. Thankfully our crab was so good that it put pay to any food envy.

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY For our main course we decided to go full on carnivore and indulged in two of the cuts of beef off the specials menu. As Guillem talked us through what was on offer it is clear that he loves his craft and his specialist knowledge of the different meats is fascinating. We decided to start with one of my favourites, the Hereford beef. I watched as it was cooked to perfection on the open fire and I could hardly contain myself as I waited for Anouska to get the perfect shot, showing it in all is juicy pink goodness.

What I popped into my mouth a few minutes later was about as perfect as any meat could be for me. It literally just melted.

In fact we were enjoying it so much that our table fell completely silent, which is quite a feat to accomplish.

The second meat dish we opted for was one of Guillem’s favourites. The sliced FleckviehSimmental. It’s slightly leaner than the Hereford but still full of flavour and was, once again, perfectly cooked. Both dishes are accompanied by crispy chips and red peppers and a healthy sprinkling of sea salt. By the time we finished it all we were starting to become concerned that there would not be enough room for dessert, so instead we took some time to sit back, revel in the joy of the restaurant and enjoy our fabulous, yet curiously named wine – Gallinas and Focas – which translates as Hens and Seals, the reason being, according the back of the bottle, is because hens are funny and seals clap. Now if that isn’t a reason to pick a wine I don’t know what is.

When we had finally found enough room for dessert we decided to share the chocolate fondant. We descended into silence once again and when we came back up for air, with two big grins on our faces, it looked as though we had licked the plate clean. We almost had.

We closed out our fabulous experience at Xoriguer with one of Guillem’s personal favourites and a signature of the restaurant – a gin and tonic. The theatre as he creates his masterpieces at our table is wonderful to watch.

Never has a gin and tonic looked so inviting, and we savoured every sip. So if you love delicious food, made with fantastic ingredients, washed down with theatre and love, then Xoriguer definitely needs to be top of your list!

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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja�

Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

With more than 60 cocktails, we have the largest and best selection on the island!

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Beef & Fish Specialty

Wide Selection of Wines Available

Calle Fรกbrica, 60 Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca (+34) 971 288 332 info@restaurantexoriguer.com www.restaurantexoriguer.com

Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

Where the Yacht Crew Meets Situated in the STP Shipyard

T. 971 224 994

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ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net

FOR SALE For Sale: MG TF sports car British racing green.. Black interior. Two seater, Coup'e.

In beautiful condition. ITV to August 2019. 4.800 € o.n.o Tel 699 761 149 - Palma.

For Sale: Classic centre cockpit sloop, 11 metre. Mahogany/ Oak.....famous UK yard 1966.

Mercedes diesel 40h.h.p.

Great liveaboard cruising yacht.

Palma berth available. Needs work. £ 10,000 sterling. palmaleo@msn.com For Sale: Antique leopard skin with head, good condition, ideal designers piece. 1.500.euros Tel 647 436 434.

For Sale: Fully Functional Flying Fifteen, start sailing and racing from the day of purchase.

Many sails (none new!). Wooden deck needs repaint but not an obstruction to sailing. Road trailer, cover etc. Low cost of ownership, best value for money sailing on the island. € 2000 no offers. 616949353.

For Sale: Perfect Triradial spinnaker. Unused. Luff 13.3 foot8.1 450€. Spinnaker pole 4.2 - 150€. Honda 2.5 four stroke outboard, newly serviced 400€.

Perkins parama m30 diesel parts: Cylinder head skimmed, tested, complete 250€. Injection pump serviced 200€. 3 newly serviced injectors 100€. Many more perkins parts. Tel 666 337 014.

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 2964 2,800€. Contact 619 387 817.

For Sale: Catamaran Dart 20.

Needs refurbishment, hence 800 Euros ono. Comes with launching trolley, sails, trampoline, rudders.

Tel: (+34) 681 07 37 70 Email: debmahon1@outlook.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: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700,- Euro o.n.o. (new 1.500,- ). 609 672 344”

For Sale: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com

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For Sale: ORBEA Bike: 7 speed Shimano easy clic-change gears, 3 level handlebar, new rubber handles and bell, basket is my add-on, toe hooks is my add-on, extra set, original pedals & seat included. Bike size for someone of 1,7 m height or smaller. Super lightweight, well looked after and serviced regularly. 280 €.

Tel: 666 853 896.

For Sale: Road bicycle. Aluminium frame. Carbon fork. Full Shimano Ultegra. Size L. In perfect condition and always maintained by a professional team. Many extras. In Palma. Just 900.-€ WhatsApp: 688 926 629.

For Sale: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed.

Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

For Sale: Rio 600 day boat (Ski)), 2002. Inboard 3ltr Mercruiser engine, serviced, anti fouled and ready to go. Includes, radio/ iPod connection/speakers, Bimini and cover. Lying Club de Vela, Port Andratx. 8500 € o.n.o.

07905190978.

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 3592 excellent condition, fully equipped for racing - new mast, new sails. 8,000€. 630 628 775.

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For Sale: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy.

Clinker built on oak frames.

Needs some equipment. Price reduced to 1200 €. +34 627 287 863.

For Sale: Classic Trailer USA, Aluminum, 3.500kg, With aluminum box, winch, lighting all in LED, new conditions, for all Boat’s small and up to a size of 12x3m. 10.000€. Alexander Paul Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Sale: OXEO Scooter (manual): OXEO brand scooters are some of the few that can be converted in electrical. Handles and handlebar foldable for compact storage.

Shock absorber to stop vibration.

60 €. Tel: 666 853 896.

For Sale: Pocket barometer, Sterling silver. Made in London

by Philip Woodsman. Year 1891.

Highly collectable. WhatsApp 634 371 189. 600€

Job Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma is looking for a Field Sales Manager to help us fulfill our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by determining and pursuing new sales prospects and maintaining customer satisfaction: You are responsible for the market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs. You look actively for new sales opportunities through networking and cold calling. Excellent English skills (preferably native speaker), a strong business sense and a great network and industry expertise are essential. Please send your CV to info@ycp.com.es.

Job Vacancy: Skilled Engineer Required. Baleair is a busy air conditioning and refrigeration company servicing yachts and superyachts in and around Palma.

We are looking for an engineer to join our team. The ideal person will have good engineering and fault-finding skills with some sort of formal qualification in a related field such as electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical or yacht engineering. We would expect you to have a basic knowledge of the major components of the refrigeration cycle at interview but experience is not necessary, nor is a yachting background but both would be an advantage.

Salary would be dependent on skills and experience. You would need to able to speak fluent English. Spanish and other languages would be a bonus.

Contact: info@baleair.com Tania +34 679 51 81 31 Job Vacancy: Sunseeker Warranty coordinator. Sunseeker is one of the world’s leading yacht and super yacht manufacturers.

We supply boats from 50’ to 140’ to a range of high net worth international clients. As a supplier of luxury goods, our after-sales customer service must be at the very highest standard.

We are looking for a coordinator / administrator who will primarily be responsible for administering warranty claims for our new boats. This means managing the entire warranty lifecycle from receiving a new warranty claim, prioritising, managing engineers and contractors, re-claiming from the manufacturer and closing out the invoice claims. This role requires an extremely organized individual with an eye for detail.

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manage multiple projects at any one time and remains positive and professional in the eye of the customer. This is a highpressure environment. Skills Required: Fluent in English; Spoken Spanish and/or German extremely advantageous; MS Office – intermediate/ advanced (excel, Word, Outlook); Warranty lifecycle experience highly advantageous; Yachting experience a bonus. Send your CV to us asap: jody@ sunseeker-mallorca.es.

Job Vacancy: Yacht Brokers required. Ancasta Palma are looking for experienced Yacht Brokers and new boat sales people to work in their offices on Mallorca. Ancasta have 15 offices throughout Europe and are Balearic dealers for Prestige Motor Yachts. Experience in brokerage OR new boat sales is essential as is written and spoken English, any additional languages would be an advantage. Salary is dependent on experience and commissions are uncapped. If you would like to join our team please send a CV with introductory email to matthewshave@ancasta.com.

Job Vacancy: Well known 32m, Mallorca based motor yacht, looking to fill full-time engine/ deck position. Must already live on the island, speak English fluently and have some years experience in such a role.

Preference given to non-smoker with some level of Spanish language and a history of longevity in previous positions.

Interested parties, send cv to: motor.yacht.mallorca@gmail.com Job Vacancy: We are offering a fixed contract for an experienced Senior Marine Electronics Technician to join our expanding team based in Palma de Mallorca.

The successful candidate will need to have sound knowledge of Navigational and Communication systems including, Radar/ ARPA, ECDIS Chart plotters, Auto-Pilots, Integrated Bridge Systems, VHF/UHF, Gyro’s and B&G systems on both sail and motor yachts. The job will entail installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the aforementioned systems. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic technician with good communication skills, the ability to work alone but equally important, be a team player. Experience of working on-board superyachts would

be a distinct advantage. The successful applicant will need to relocate to Mallorca. Everyone knows Majorca is one of the main tourist destinations, but it also offers a quality of life such as not found in many other places, great weather throughout the whole year, nature, beaches & mountains, good schools and a developed expat infrastructure.

Horizon offers the relocation to this wonderful island, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to start not only a new job but also a new life and speaking Spanish is not required.

The salary is dependent upon experience, lots of overtime opportunities and the possibility of promotion and development, depending on the ambitions of the employee. We will take care of the flight and the accommodation during the trial period and offer assistance with settling on the island (Paperwork, housing, etc.). Interested applicants can apply in writing including a recent photograph to info@horizonme.eu Job Vacancy: Sales Position Experienced & enthusiastic sales person required by leading Palma specialist marine company.

This would be a full-time position for a suitable person with some depth of knowledge in the industry. English & Spanish language an advantage.

Remuneration dependent upon experience, good terms & conditions offered. Reply with CV to …simon@theislander.net.

Job Vacancy: Sales commercial position- Experienced sales person with sales skills and good knowledge of the nautical sector, both sailing and motor yachts. English, Spanish, and German fluent is required. Year round contract with good terms & conditions. Immediate hiring.

We also accept applicants with autonomo status. Apply at: Portadriano@motyvel.com Job Vacancy: Product Manager STP Shipyard Palma. Responsible for monitoring the shipyard’s production (haul out-launching vessels, travelift movements, berths, space on land, customer service management, etc.).

Customer mgmt. Organising assigned staff. Coordinating team of apprx. 25 employees. Reporting directly to General Manager.

Requirements: Naval engineering training or similar; Merchant Marine - Yacht Master qual; Experience as a Yacht Captain, Shipyard Product Manager,

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Job Vacancy: Full Time Sales Position at Delicioso. Working with a Company Director to generate and follow up Yacht Provisioning sales. You will need proven sales experience and be able to demonstrate your drive, commitment and enthusiasm to hit the ground running. Knowledge of the Mallorca yachting scene essential.

Position will suit a presentable, self-motivated and organised individual. Excellent, written and verbal English communication skills are essential. Must be able to drive. Initial 6 month contract. Basic plus commission remuneration. Please email CV with cover note to helen@deli-delicioso.com.

Job Vacancy: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium?

A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

FOR RENT For Rent: Spacious 2 bedroom apartment to rent all year round – Palmanova. Just around the corner from the beach, Approx.

80m2 fully renovated with new double glazing, new fitted and equipped kitchen and bathroom, 2 bedrooms, terrace south facing, furnished. 900€ per calendar month. David (34) 678 463 953 For Rent: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Rent: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

For Rent: La Bonanova –75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa, completely renovated 2018. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, 25 m2 garden. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities.

Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple.100 euros per week including electric, water and parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry and have a current STCW cert. Please email nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

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 Sale: Private Rental, country house on the outskirts of biniali, 3000 m2, 220 m2, swimming pool, easy access, water, electricity, internet, 3-4 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, privacy. 1800 € month. henk van dijk kapitan_quike@hotmail.es biniali - +34 662 933828

MISCELLANEOUS Go Sailing: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma.

Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80.

Interested? michael@ffast.org

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE 2000 Astondoa 72 GLX Flybridge Price reduction to 450,000 € VAT Paid Mallorca, Spain CENTRAL AGENCY This elegant example of the Astondoa 72 GLX model was built in 2000 and is powered by twin MAN 1250 HP engines. Her luxurious interior sleeps 10 guests in 4 spacious cabins with additional accommodation for two crew. Very well equipped and refitted in 2012/2013 with regular updates each season. Maintained by full time crew year round and kept in excellent condition. Lista 6a Spanish flag & matriculation tax paid. Charter coded with charter license. New sofas and upholstery recently installed. Recently reduced in price, viewing highly recommended.

DUFOUR 412 GRAND LARGE 2018 195,000 € VAT included This very young Dufour 412 GL from 2018 is a sporty and very comfortable cruising yacht. Well equipped with a full battened main sail, furling genoa, electric winch and a fixed bowsprit for optimal downwind sailing. She has wide decks and the beamy cockpit even conceals a BBQ, sink and fridge.

Equipped with a 55hp diesel engine, folding propeller, Jet bow thruster, complete navigation package, dinghy, heating, life raft, Epirb, etc. She has 3 double bed cabins, 2 head compartments, an L-shaped galley and a convertible saloon. View our photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

Ferretti Altura 690 2008 765,000 € Located in Croatia

Stephan Kohl Broker Stephan.kohl@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 635 356 833 www.northropandjohnson.com

TESA is a fine example of an immaculately maintained Ferretti Altura 690. She accommodates 6 guests in 3 lovely cabins with ensuite, plus room for 2 crew. Spectacular flybridge with superb seating, sunbathing and dining areas. Spacious and well laid-out all through. Numerous upgrades in 2016.

TWISTER 28' 1972 IVA Exempt Price Reduced 14,500 €

Step on board, and you can feel the love put into the professional restoration of this classic Twister from 1972. The hull was moulded by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. and she has a plate with original identification, above the companionway area. Lovely features, such as the original portlights and stove, and the classic steering compass, make her stand out from the crowd. She has been recently lifted, seacocks and skin fittings replaced. Shes also been antifouled and anodes changed. There are a selection of spinnakers with the boat. should you want to enter the occasional regatta. OCTOBER 2018 PRICE REDUCED TO SELL - BOOK A VIEWING NOW... NEW MAIN AND GENOA FITTED AUGUST 2018

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Prestige 680 2019 2.260.571 €

With the Prestige 680 you will find an interior design that brings light, space, cosiness and privacy while being easy to move around. Her four cabin layout plus crew cabin means you have plenty of space for both family and friends and with a class leading flybridge there is oodles of space for entertaining.

Specifically designed to be equipped with Volvo IPS1200 engines, she offers enjoyable, comfortable cruising with manoeuvrability and economy. With bold, timeless lines and high-quality materials, fit and finish, the Prestige 680 offers the superb technical attributes found throughout the line, while also benefiting from the latest innovations. FINANCE AND PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE.

Beneteau Oceanis 60 2016

550,000 € VAT Paid Lying Mallorca

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Beneteau Oceanis 60, 2016 with VW 140hp diesel, generator, AC, in-mast furling, bow thruster, tender garage and more. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins, all en-suite. High volume interior, and good outside space. Very well presented. Lying Mallorca and priced at €550,000 euros Tax paid.

Sealine F42 5 2007 199,000 € VAT Paid Lying Mallorca Sealine F42 5, 2007, launched 2009 with twin Volvo Penta 435hp diesels, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, hydraulic passarelle, leather upholstery in the saloon. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 cabins + saloon. Presents very well, low hours for the year. All serviced 2018. Good outside space with spacious flybridge. Lying Mallorca and priced at €199,000 euros tax paid.

“As New” SeaRay 2014 390,000 €

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

As New: The impressive SeaRay performance and the generous comfort of the interior layout, makes her the perfect yacht for a relaxing family cruise as well as an exciting day trip with friends. She is maintained in perfect condition. 2014. 125 engine hours. €390,000.

BRIG TENDERS Order now at 2018 Prices For delivery March 2019 brig-balearics.com

20 offices throughout UK and Europe Muelle Golondrinas (behind the Boathouse Restaurant) Palma de Mallorca, Spain T. +34 971 096 524 M. +34 685 282822 palma@westwateryachtsales.com www.westwateryachtsales.com www.NYBpalma.com

“Westwater Yacht Sales SL, Palma, are the factory appointed distributors of BRIG RIB’s & TENDERS in the Balearic Islands offering the full BRIG product range which includes the luxury Eagle, Navigator, Falcon Riders and Falcon Tenders. From the Falcon Tender at 2,75meters to the luxury Eagle 10 at 10meters we have a BRIG for all occasions. Launching now is the new Eagle 6, and the Eagle 8. We are taking orders now at 2018 prices for delivery in March 2019. Full after sales service. Westwater Yacht Sales are the distributors of Sundeck Yachts in Spain, the UK and Dufour Yachts and Catamarans in the UK. We require more boats for sale for our busy brokerage division.”

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