The Islander Magazine - November 2020

Captain of Ships – Pete Lucas Oyster Yachts Palma – Private Viewing Safiya – Oyster 575 – Oyster World Rally Yacht of the Month CNB 76 XAIRA Superyacht ECO Association Index

D3 Tuiga, the Monaco Yacht Club flagship by Ingrid Abery

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islanders, Writing this piece in the middle of October, it saddens me to see the island with so many hotels and restaurants already closed, giving it a very depressing appearance, particularly in the tourist resorts which have been so badly affected. My heart goes out to those business owners who will not be able to re-open and those families who will inevitably suffer.

This is where local charities such as Yachting Gives Back are becoming so vital to our local communities, especially here in Palma. Their work is truly inspiring, and Nick Entwistle, the charity founder deserves a huge amount of credit for his vision, and all those who assist in the various projects. The Palma Tardor foodbank and soup kitchen started off earlier this year by feeding around 200 people per day, this has now increased to sometimes over 2,000 per day. The constant need for food donations is certain to increase over the coming months. The yachting community have been leading the way with some fantastic donations which will become even more important as winter approaches. Well done to all concerned and please keep donating.

The repair and refit season is now well under way, and most companies I have spoken to are cautiously optimistic, and most yards are pretty full already, in spite of many yachts staying out longer this year to compensate for their late start.

I was very encouraged to hear that the Cannes Regates Royale went off well, with some gorgeous sailing conditions, followed by two weeks of Les Voiles de St Tropez, who also enjoyed some champagne sailing. It leaves me a little puzzled as to why Palma felt it necessary to cancel the re-scheduled Palma Vela. It’s a real shame we couldn’t hold at least one major regatta here this year.

This month will see the Virtual Balearic Boat Show take place for the first time, on your screens 18-20 th November ; let’s hope we never have reason to do this again. It will be interesting to see the viewing/ participation figures after the event, as the organisers are hoping to attract 100,00 viewers. To me this seems very optimistic, given the usual physical attendance is around 35,000. Let’s see. Valencia Boat Show has done a similar event which will be over by the time you read this, so again it will be interesting to see the level of interest.

With the cancellation of most of the Autumn Boat Shows, I was heartened to see that Boot Dusseldorf are still very confident of holding the event in January 2021, following the successful Caravan and Motorhome recently held at the same venue with similar numbers in attendance as will be expected at the Boat Show. Well done to them, and you can read about this later in this issue.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – PETE LUCAS

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CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – PETE LUCAS classic schooner for charter. Roo and I kept in close contact and, as the British winter set in, I persuaded her to join me. During our time in Langkawi, I had the pleasure of meeting German scientist Dr Wolf Hilbertz. Wolf was the inventor of Biorock, a substance formed by passing a small electric current through electrodes in saltwater. It was an innovative concept and, at the time, considered a potential saviour of coral reefs. During the 1998 ocean warming, fewer than 5% of natural reef corals in the Maldives survived, it was like a moonscape, but on Biorock reef pods, 80% of them had flourished.

“Wolf asked us to take his research boat, a 45-foot hard-chine French-built steel sloop, from Malaysia to East Africa. He couldn’t pay us a wage, but offered to cover our expenses for a year. Roo and I left Malaysia with all the essentials, including 24 cases of Tiger Beer and, with no on-board refrigeration, bilges crammed full of tinned food.

Pete was born in the spa town of Buxton in Derbyshire, but spent most of his childhood in the Solent on the south coast. Like many of the captains featured in the pages of The Islander before him, sailing was not in Pete’s genes neither his artist mother nor special needs teacher father had ever sailed. However, when Pete was eight years old, the sister of his younger brother’s best buddy enlisted him as crew and the sailing bug was duly caught. Pete promptly joined the local sailing club.

Having followed the usual dinghy racing path, with the occasional win at local level, 13-yearold Pete started more ambitious sailing with a friend of his father’s who had a Carter 30, a small keel boat. They explored the Channel Islands and the north coast of France, enhancing Pete’s sailing knowledge along the way. By 16, Pete began racing properly Round The Island, Cowes Week - and wrapped up his Yachtmaster by the age of 17, with a commercial endorsement at 18. Pete was primed and ready for a sailing career.

Pete tells his tale: “My first job was captain of the Lloyd's of London Yacht Club's 55-foot sailing yacht Lutine, named after the ceremonial bell hung in their offices. Due to new regulations,

1949 built Bonnie Lass in Mallorca this year

the Club needed a commercially-endorsed captain on board and, having answered an ad in the back of Yachting World, I became their first. It took a while for the old boys to get used to a young whippersnapper telling them what to do, but I gathered a huge amount of experience. I did chartering, hosted corporate hospitality, and participated in more than 20 Channel races, including the Fastnet, all for the princely wage of 375 pounds a month.

“I hankered after adventure, but 20 or so years ago it wasn’t as commonplace to make a living out of skippering. My attitude changed when I met an old sea dog of a captain who regaled me with tales of rum-soaked Caribbean charter captaining days in the 1970s. It sounded right up my street. Then fate handed me the perfect travel companion – Roo. Roo was first mate on an Ocean 70, then based in Gosport and moored close to the Bristol Channel pilot cutter I was working on at the time. Their huge ensign dipped into the water, and each morning I’d hop in the tender and tie a big knot in it as a practical joke. Eventually, I attracted Roo’s attention and we started dating.

“At the age of 21 I began my adventures, taking a job in Malaysia setting up a modern

“Our first stop was Sri Lanka, and the military port of Galle provided my first real experience of corrupt officialdom. While clearing in, gun-toting officials boarded the boat and basically started looting us. As they passed bags of bounty, among other things, our shoes, cigarettes and cds, up to the quayside, I thought I’m not standing for this, and began furiously emptying the bags’ contents into the water. Faced with this mad young Englishman, they shrugged their shoulders and cleared off.

I soon made friends with the port security guys and from thereon we were left alone. At this time, Sri Lanka was suffering civil unrest with the separatists in the northeast. We got used to depth chargers going off around us as a random deterrent to Tamil Tigers.

“Having explored Sri Lanka’s beautiful interior by bus and train, we set course for Addu Atoll in the Maldives. With a cabbage costing 12USD, we did minimal restocking and continued our voyage 400 miles south to the Chagos Archipelago. A British territory, entirely unpopulated apart from the military personnel running the Diego Garcia US airbase, Chagos is a pristine tropical paradise. For three months, we lived on the boat in Salomon Atoll, savouring a desert island existence, swimming with turtles, manta rays and blacktip reef

Pete and Roo Lucas in Port Soller

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Pete and Jago on a transatlantic crossing in 2002

Chloe aboard the Muira in 2004

sharks. The close encounters with abundant sea life certainly awakened my passion for marine conservation.

“Food-wise, we went right back to basics, foraging for coconuts and buddying up with fellow cruisers to go fishing. Conventional fishing rods were pointless as the sharks would be onto your catch before you had a chance to reel it in, so we’d don a snorkel and mask and hang over the side of the dinghy with our faces in the water to look for that day's catch.

Depending on what you fancied for dinner, you’d lower a hand line six foot off the bottom for red snapper, a little lower for coral trout, or on the rocky bottom for grouper. As soon as you had a bite, it was a race to pull it in hand-over-hand before the hammerheads and whitetip reef sharks rushed in.

“With no shops, there was zero hope of extra provisioning. Thankfully, at the age of ten, Roo had crossed the Atlantic with her

Pete and Jago on Coral's bowsprit in the West Indies

Chloe and Jago crossing the Atlantic in 2004

Jago scrubbing the decks in Palma

family in a 32-foot sailing boat with no fridge, and accumulated some handy tricks. Fresh eggs could be coated in Vaseline and turned regularly to stop them going off, carrots wrapped in newspaper, and cheese preserved in jars of oil. Our bilges were also still full of tins.

“It was in Chagos that Roo discovered she was pregnant. We decided that the European healthcare system was a good choice for prenatal care, so from Chagos we sailed to the French department of Mayotte, part of the Comoros Islands off the coast of East Africa.

Here, we were befriended by a fantastic French midwife who was living aboard a Beneteau with her young kids. Having had no contact with family for three months, we made a few phone calls to share the happy news, before sailing to explore north Madagascar which, in those pre-Sunsail days, was wild, remote and simply stunning. With just six weeks left before due date, Roo flew back to the UK.

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Pete and Jago in Chatham Bay, Union Island, in 2005

Chloe scrubbing the decks in Palma

“By this time, Wolf’s project had been postponed as he’d run out of funding. My instructions were to look after the boat, and make food supplies last as long as possible doing odd jobs here and there for extra cash.

I also taught myself to dive. In Malaysia, Wolf had given me an ancient set of dive gear and an open-water diving manual - in French. Not speaking a word of French, I figured it out looking at the pictures.

“As cyclone season approached, I decided to take the boat from Mayotte to safer waters on the Tanzanian coastline. Armed with a photocopy of a 1960s East African pilot guide, I single-handed 600 nautical miles of Indian Ocean before navigating up the river in search of the Dar es Salaam yacht club. Tired after a long solo passage, and with the echo sounder constantly alerting me to sunken ships appearing out of the half-light, I had to make a plan. Picking one of the less scary looking fishing boats anchored in the entrance

Pete and Roo in Cornwall 2010

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Our 31-foot Muira, home for seven years

harbour, I triumphantly traded a bottle of rum for protection for the night. The next day I found the yacht club just round the peninsula - the out-of-date pilot book was duly binned.

“Our daughter Chloe was born on Boxing Day 2001 and, soon after, Wolf’s funding came through. I left my new family in the UK and flew back to Dar es Salaam, where I stripped out the boat’s interior to load up with seven-and-a-half tonnes of steel rebar for the upcoming project, and as much fuel as physically possible. I and my brother, who’d never sailed before, then crossed 1,000 nautical miles to join two other small boats in the middle of the ocean, 400 nautical miles south-southwest of the Seychelles. With rudimentary onboard technology, we had to be entirely self-sufficient, with just an SSB radio for weather reports.

Bonnie Lass refit in Alcudia in 2016

“At 23 years old, I was the lead captain of the operation, overseeing the three-vessel fleet.

And, together with Wolf, and marine biologist Tom Goreau, we built floating platforms from which to collect scientific data. Personally, I believe Wolf secretly hoped he was going to stumble across Atlantis.

“Operation successfully executed, we embarked on a reef building project back in Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles.

The local government offered us support in the form of manpower and pointed us in the direction of an island to pick up the men. To our surprise it was the prison island but, fortunately, our convict crew were a welder, fisherman and labourer by trade, so great help.

“As this project came to a close, Roo and threemonth-old Chloe flew out to the Seychelles and the family was reunited. From there, we jetted to South Africa and bought a 31-foot Muira to live aboard in Durban. We set up a small yacht delivery company, taking boats up and down South Africa's infamous Wild Coast between Durban and Cape Town, and over to Madagascar.

“In 2003, our son Jago was born, and by this time we were well ready to leave South Africa and head for new pastures in the Caribbean.

Our transatlantic voyage took us via some epic stop-offs in St Helena, Fernando de Noronha, and Barbados, and we finally arrived in Antigua the evening before Classics. We had a total of 50USD to our names - and a pressing need to find work.

“At that time, the Caribbean wasn’t the megayacht hangout it has become today, but it was starting to take off. Most of the captains we met had a network stretching both sides of the Atlantic, but we’d never been part of that scene. So, with a two-year-old and a oneyear-old to support, I grabbed the first thing on offer, running a 50-foot day charter boat based out of Falmouth Harbour.

“I accepted various other jobs, including a salesperson for North Sails in Antigua, pro race crew in the Caribbean circuit, and a memorable stint running a 24-hour ship-toshore service for crew on aircraft carrier USS George Washington. My next charge was a 68-foot Swan for a lovely American family, sailing all over the Caribbean. Sadly, the owner passed away and the family asked me to take her back to the UK to be sold. So, in 2008, we left the Caribbean and lived on the Swan in Cornwall, sailing her to and from the Solent for viewings, with our little children throwing lines in the marina.

“I then took the helm of 1948-built Sparkman & Stephens Argyll, covering the UK classic circuit, before leaving Roo and the children in the UK to run 30-metre classic Fred Shepherd Coral back in the Caribbean. The 1902 gaff schooner was sinking on her mooring in Antigua, and my good friend and shipwright Toby Millinder flew out to help me get her seaworthy and ready for charter.

“Skippering the 1904-built Camper and Nicholsons gaff cutter Merrymaid came next,

Ship's dog Maggie

Pete in the Caribbean

Pete aboard Heather Grace in 2020

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Bonnie Lass in Scotland c1950s

with the formidable task of delivering her from Japan to Hong Kong during typhoon season.

And then, in 2014, I took over the 33-metre modern classic Bolero in refit in Mallorca.

The owner’s plan was for Bolero to go to the Caribbean, which suited us after two years in the UK. We rented out our house in Falmouth, removed the kids from school, and they slept on a mate’s floor awaiting the signal to come to the Caribbean. Plan A fell through at short notice, so Plan B was to make a fresh life in Mallorca.

“By now I was itching to do something other than running boats for the uber wealthy, so we decided to start anew with our own venture - a unique charter business. We found 1949 17-metre Scottish ring-netter Bonnie Lass laid up in La Rochelle. She was in poor shape, but perfect for what we had in mind. In January 2014, I took Roo’s Dad and two friends to France to patch her up and bring her back to Mallorca - the furthest she’d travelled in ten years. Toby and I then sailed her to Valencia for a substantial rebuild, which included 64 new frames, 45 metres of planking and a ton of visionary thinking. Bonnie Lass’s Mallorca debut involved tagging and releasing 138 stingrays for the Asociación Ondine - now Save The Med Foundation - stingray survey in the Bay of Palma. Then she was ready for charter.

“We chose Sóller as her home port, a place of high-end villas and hotels, perfect for our niche business model, and opened a frontline office fitted out in a classic style in keeping with our branding. Our first year of trading in 2015 was a steep learning curve - Mallorca is a

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1949 built Bonnie Lass in Mallorca this year

bureaucratically demanding place - but we still managed to pull off 85 charters.

“In 2017, we rented 45-foot Bristol Channel pilot cutter Morwenna to add to our portfolio, but let her go after a couple of years due to the owner’s reluctance to keep up necessary maintenance. In 2019, we sourced pretty 1979 Berry of Weymouth Heather Grace in the Isle of Skye. We brought her down to Mallorca and converted her into a picnic cruiser-style Med-friendly charter boat. Last year, between Bonnie Lass, Heather Grace and Cachalote, we completed nearly 400 charters.

“Our work with TV and film companies has helped throw us in the spotlight. Bonnie Lass has starred in Channel 4’s A New Life in the Sun, commercials for Icelandair and Fisherman’s Friend, the hit Netflix series White Lines, IB3 programme Gent de la Mar, and also featured in the upcoming comedy-drama Off the Rails a final film appearance for Kelly Preston.

my sitting on the board of Save The Med, and assisting the sea turtle hospital at Palma Aquarium with their rehabilitation-release programme. In the long term, once our children, now 18 and 17 years old, are set up, we might consider a similar business model in Galicia, or even the Pacific. Despite the setbacks of COVID-19, having our own venture is hugely rewarding and we look forward to the challenges that next year brings. We love Mallorca and the dream is still alive.” ______________________________________ www.bonnielasscharters.com

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

“COVID-19 hit us hard. A contract with one of the most prestigious hotels in Mallorca, and a strong following of local clients, helped us through a tough summer season. I handle all the maintenance, cutting costs, and the kids help out crewing and cleaning. Living above, and below, our office also reduces the big overheads of running classic boats.

“Until the immediate future becomes clearer, we will keep the fleet downsized to two boats - Bonnie Lass and Heather Grace. We have a few projects close to our hearts, including Filming White Lines aboard Bonnie Lass

In the wheelhouse of Bonnie Lass

Pete in his smart Bonnie Lass Charters uniform

FEATURE: OYSTER YACHTS PALMA - PRIVATE VIEWING

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OYSTER YACHTS PALMA PRIVATE VIEWING It seems that every article I write at the moment is talking about various different industry events that have shifted or morphed due to the global pandemic and that sadly it is the same situation for all of us. For Oyster

Yachts the same applied to them. When once there would be a fleet of the beautiful vessels lined up and ready for some serious sailing, being serenaded by Eddie Jordan and his band, and a certain anticipation and excitement in

the air as the Regatta began, this year was a bit different, though equally exciting albeit from a different viewpoint.

The main one being the introduction of the new flagship of the Oyster range – the Oyster 1225 affectionately known as ARCHELON. This 37.65m sloop was launched in 2019 and combines vast volume, comfort and style, boasting a master stateroom in the aft and 4 versatile twins with 2 Pullmans that can be converted to 4 doubles. From the helm stations to the steps down to the forward salon, guests will discover a three-part combination of an alfresco dining area, the upper-level sofas and mid-level dining areas to provide varied and relaxing entertaining spaces.

The design is typically Oyster in that it brings in so much natural light that you find it hard to believe you are on a yacht at all. The attention to detail is absolutely spectacular and it really does feel like the gift that keeps on giving. The utilisation of the space means that even if you are at full capacity of 12 guests and 6 crew, you will never feel as though you are sat on top of

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one another. The cosy snug is a prime example of this and is the perfect space to curl up with a book, if you want a break from the beating sunshine, and was one of my favourite areas when we were given our private tour. She certainly is a superyacht to be proud of.

This, however, wasn’t the only yacht in the range that we were able to view on that sunny Sunday afternoon. We started off with the current baby of the fleet, the Oyster 565.

The 565 is a sub-60-foot sailboat, designed to be sailed shorthanded by a couple or family.

Boasting many of the features you would expect on a larger bluewater sailing yacht, she is capable of everything from a coastal cruise to circumnavigating the globe without the need for a professional crew.

An evolution of the ever-popular 56 and 575 (of which over 120 were built), the Oyster 565 is built on Rob Humphreys’ powerful G6 twin rudder hull form. As a result, this explorer sailing yacht delivers true performance cruising, with all furling from the helm and a line free deck, creating an easy sailing atmosphere. The centreboard option is perfect for cruising around the shallower waters of the US East Coast or accessing the most remote bays in the world.

to store all the watersports toys. She really is an exceptionally lovely boat that would be perfect for couples or families entering the sailing arena and Oyster family.

Below decks, the large volume creates a surprisingly spacious, comfortable interior, that is delightfully light and airy, with a truly modern feel. The forward windows open for better ventilation and the optional extended transom opens up a large full-width lazarette

Finally, we had a peek onboard Oyster 675, Amphora. Luxurious comfort is the key to the 675’s appeal. Offering a large volume below decks, she presents a lovely range of options that can be tailored to personal preferences.

The saloon is quite literally flooded with light

from the triple vertical seascape windows on either side and you almost feel as though you are outside.

Life on board is easy. There are options to customise her interior layout to accommodate any combination of family, friends and crew with a choice of hand-crafted finishes. The practical U-shaped galley offers plenty of space to practise your gourmet skills at sea and there is plenty to keep family and guests occupied.

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With all the classes of yachts, ease of sailing and comfort are key, and the teams around the globe are on hand for any needs such as mooring, maintenance and guardiennage.

Should any problem occur you will be well looked after by the Oyster family.

Talking to the Palma team, with a view over their fleet’s sterns and the marina, after we’ve had our fill of their yachts, it seems that despite the challenges of the last few months they are in a strong position, recording one of their best years ever. Jamie Collins, Head of Brokerage is very humble about their current success, as he is infinitely aware of the global situation and that not everyone is fairing so well, however, he says that they have the right stock, in the right places, for the right owners.

Looking to the future they are positive. The Oyster World Rally 2022-23, a non-competitive world yacht rally that provides owners of Oyster yachts with a fantastic opportunity to sail around the world, with a pre-planned route and a dedicated Oyster support team on hand along the way, is still very much alive. In fact it

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is currently sold out and there is a waiting list.

If you don’t know about the Rally it is definitely one for the bucket list. Participants will sail to some of the world’s most stunning and

breathtaking destinations with a group of likeminded sailing and travel enthusiasts. The route takes in some of the best sailing grounds, purposefully designed by Oyster’s team of experts to make the best of seasonal weather

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patterns during this world yacht rally.

The 2022 Oyster World Rally will see participants sail around the world to such spectacular destinations such as Tahiti,

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Vanuatu, Ascension Island, Antigua, the Galapagos Islands, Australia, Indonesia, as well as traversing through the Panama Canal.

Participants have the option of joining for just part of the rally if they don’t have the time to

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dedicate to the full world yacht rally. It’s going to be one hell of a ride.

It’s funny to think that only this time last year I was sat aboard Lush in Port Andratx, being handed a beer by Eddie Jordan and chatting to new owner Richard Hadida. What a difference a year can make. I’ll leave it to Richard once again to sum up just what it is about Oyster that keeps owners and buyers returning year after year. “ It’s a deep sense of community. At the heart of Oyster are our people: those who design and build these deck saloon yachts and those who own and love them. We think of ourselves as a family, inspired by each other, the stories we tell and the adventures we enjoy. I hope you will join us. Richard Hadida CEO and Owner ______________________________________ https://oysteryachts.com (+34) 971 287 474 palma@oysteryachts.com

By Victoria Pearce

FEATURE: SAFIYA - OYSTER 575 - OYSTER WORLD RALLY

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SAFIYA - OYSTER 575 OYSTER WORLD RALLY 28,000 MILES, 801 DAYS, 27 COUNTRIES & OVER 85 DIFFERENT ISLANDS

I originally wrote the strapline for this piece as Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase, as a nod to the distinctly African named boats that the lovely family of Harvey and Sue Death and their now older daughters (holders of the Finest Sunbathing Regatta Award), have loved and sailed for many years. First up was Sarabi, named after Simba’s mother and the Queen of the Pride in The Lion King, when his daughters were still only 4 and 6, and whose demur visage adorns the back of their latest yacht, named, many years after the Disney predilections, as Safiya, meaning pure loyal friend, which seems perfectly fitting.

Simon Relph and I had been down at the private Oyster viewing when the Oyster team mentioned Harvey and Sue, how wonderful they were, and the fact that they had done the last Oyster World Rally, something which

for me would be number one on my bucket list ever! So, unable to catch up with them that afternoon, which meant I sadly missed the opportunity to meet Sue, instead I headed down later in the week to catch up with Harvey and his skipper. Harry.

The first thing that strikes you with Harvey is that his first thought is to put you at ease onboard his sometime home. Thoroughly charming and funny I could see how they slotted right into that fabulous of families, the Oyster Family. And so we settled down for a couple of hours and a couple of beers, to hear all about their experience sailing around the world.

Harvey, an avid mini enthusiast, who holds the record for the Fastest Mini in the World at Brands Hatch and who bought his first road

car for 15 pounds, that he did up to do sprints in, has upgraded to a 6 speed touring car with a V8 360HP Radical engine that got up to 152 MPH, clearly still has plenty of adventuring in him. It was a real shame that I didn’t get to meet Sue, though I feel I have met a little of her personality from talking to Harvey and reading her blog posts as well. I’m told they will be back here at some point, so hopefully we’ll get to share another beer or two a few more of their amazing stories.

In fairness, if I was to tell the whole story it would be a very long hardback, as they seemed to have some incredible adventures during those 28,000 miles. In fact, looking at their blog, which I encourage you all to do, there are over 80 blog entries covering such subjects as close encounters with Tiger Sharks, traversing the Panama Canal, being stranded in paradise

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and the Lombok earthquake, all of which lead you on an incredible journey that perhaps should indeed be made into a book.

Below are a few extracts from Harvey and Sue’s blog because I feel you get a fantastic insight into their trip, their personalities and their unwavering sense of humour. The full blog truly brought their journey to life and highlighted to me not only the beauty of the scenery and the teeming wildlife, the sheer excitement of the places that they visited but also the community spirit that comes along with being a part of the Oyster World Rally family.

Sat 14 Jan 2017 22:39 - Safiya ready to start 2017 / 2019 Oyster World Rally 17:00,49 N 61:45,84 W After 2 years of planning and preparations, it's now less than 24 hours before we set sail on our big adventure!

The fleet of 30 Oysters has gathered in the beautiful old port of Nelson's dockyard, English Harbour in Antigua ready for the official start tomorrow at 1pm.

We arrived on the island a week ago and it has been a frenetic few days of preparations. We shopped in the huge supermarket in St Johns where they even have a Waitrose aisle! We filled 4 trolleys including 60 bottles of water and some beer, then to Dominica (just in case the watermaker fails!).

The freezer is full and every conceivable space on the boat is filled with cans and tins including under the floorboards.

Oyster have organised a number of events during the week including a seminar on tropical weather and passage planning, and a course on yacht safety and security which have been really useful. The start party on Thursday was great fun, typical Oyster style - wine flowing and dancing till the early hours!

Fri 27 Apr 2018 23:23 - Safiya supports 575 Callioipe with major rig failure!

"During last night Calliope lost part of her rig as 4 spreader diagonals failed at approx. 2400 hours. Charles and team have made temporary repairs and are currently heading into New Caledonia , as closest land fall. They will be escorted by Safiya and then handed over to Unconditional later today who was visiting NC

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in their plans. The NZ coast Guard has been informed under Pan Pan advisory. All are safe and well and the rig was renewed in Auckland just weeks ago! Weather a bit uncomfortable and worse than forecast. Calliope has email coms, SSB and VHF but very limited AIS due to damage . Charles and team have completed amazing repairs in 2.5m seas and 30kts of wind up the rig to prevent total rig loss!"

Fri 15 Sep 2017 05:58 - Close encounter with Tiger Sharks Now if you had told me 9 months ago before we set off on this trip that I would be diving with tiger sharks, I would have said absolutely no way in the world. This morning not only did I dive with tiger sharks but there was a whole bunch of reef and bull sharks hanging around too! We went with a specialist dive company who in a very controlled manner took us down to the dive site about 20 metres. We stayed behind a low coral wall, while in front of us the dive captain fed the sharks fish scraps. There ensued a mad feeding frenzy between the bull sharks and then the tiger sharks glided in for a piece of the action. There were 4 in total and these guys are huge, the largest was about 4 metres long and weighed approx 400 kilos. We went eyeball to eyeball with him but we felt completely safe, they were curious, but more interested in fish food than human food!!

Wed 31 May 2017 16:36 - Stranded in Paradise After a couple of days in Ahe our friends from the Oyster Altair joined us and we decided to move on to the atoll of Rangiroa. We sailed together through the night the 80 miles to the largest atoll in the Tuomotos, measuring 40 miles in diameter and 100 miles circumference with a string of tiny islands encircling the lagoon.

Getting through the pass into the shelter of the lagoon is quite hairy as the water tends to surge. It is very tidal and narrow so you have to pick the right time to cross. As it was, we had standing waves going through and we surfed into the lagoon, the dolphins loved it though, one jumped right across our bow! Inside the lagoon, the water is crystal clear and turquoise blue and teeming with wildlife. It is also very sheltered which was just as well as a few days ago the wind picked up to over 25 knots and changed direction coming from exactly where we want to go next so we decided to stay here until it abates which should be mid-

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week, to make our journey more comfortable.

Luckily we've chosen a really lovely place to stranded with just enough civilisation to make it comfortable. We were able to buy lettuce and tomatoes for the first time in 6 weeks so we have had a real salad fest.

Sat 6 Apr 2019 16:43 - All the way around the World!!!!!!

Dominica marked the end of our circumnavigation as this is where our journey started 27 months ago when we left the Caribbean and headed west towards Bonaire.

We celebrated with Alice and Matt and friends who were anchored nearby.

We made our way round to Nelson's Dockyard to take up our berth. This is where we started our round the world trip 27 months ago and coincidentally we were put in exactly the same spot. It felt very strange and a bit of an anticlimax to be back after 28,000 miles, 801 days, 27 countries and over 85 different islands.

What on earth do we do now............?!

Our circumnavigation is now officially ended, we've got the parties to look forward to and then the hard bit, saying goodbye to the people that we've been sailing with for the past two years who have become very firm friends.

As you can see, this is only a tiny taster of not only the blog itself, but the blog posts and the adventure. They are full of fun and sailing, of amazing scenery and nature beyond belief.

They hold the monotony of playing I-spy again.

I mean how many Ss are there in the middle of the ocean? Sun, sea, sails, sailboat, sky, stars‌ They tell of friendships forged, families growing, of times of loneliness and of great wonderment. They are stories that we dream of and that Harvey, Sue, their friends, family and crew (who were described as 33.3% friend, 33.3% employee and 33.3% son) experienced, sometimes together and sometimes vicariously. Of experiencing the abject poor and the ostentatiously rich. Of fond farewells and warm welcomes. Of a lifetime of memories that only grow more colourful in the retelling.

What an adventure indeed! ______________________________________ Blog by Sue and Harvey Death http://blog.mailasail.com/safiya

By Victoria Pearce

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FEATURE: SAFIYA - OYSTER 575 - OYSTER WORLD RALLY

FEATURE: STYLISH PERFORMANCE ON BOARD CNB 76 XAIRA

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STYLISH PERFORMANCE ON BOARD CNB 76 XAIRA

Benefitting from 30 years of extensive knowledge from the CNB yard, semi-custom XAIRA is a 23m (76’) high-performance sailing yacht, offering charter guests character and luxury in abundance.

The latest CNB 76 available for charter, XAIRA was built in 2020 with exterior design by the world-renowned Philippe Briand and elegant interiors by designer Jean Marc Piaton. The yacht was first unveiled at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January 2020 and subsequently returned to the yard for installation of her rig with delivery following a few months later in May. XAIRA has been constructed to provide the best fusion of design and functionality, boasting an ideal weight-centred hull and a remarkable sail plan to suit even the most discerning sailor. Traditional elements have been carefully aligned with the finest modularbuild technology by CNB to create an alluring monochrome exterior perfectly complemented by her tasteful and modern decor.

Stable and powerful, the yacht’s manoeuvring under power with dual rudders is facilitated by her bow and stern thrusters and the joystick steering keeps life simple. Helmsmen used to a single rudder may miss the related feedback, but the dual rudders are typically light yet responsive. Easy sailing can be achieved on autopilot, and XAIRA delivers balanced cruising with a robust feel. Her layout with deck saloon format creates volume below the sole, so CNB have centred the majority of any weight and machinery to keep stability low and sound insulation high.

Oozing typical Philippe Briand flair and sophistication, XAIRA exudes a real superyacht feel on deck with a floating theme to the styling. The large cockpit is carefully split allowing access with lounge seating and dining table, ideal for alfresco entertainment, while the sailing action happens at the helm stations behind. A cushion can be added on top of the recessing table to become a comfortable sun

pad during the day. On-deck storage is good, including a large sail locker located forward. The tender garage aft has also been extremely well designed to accommodate a generous array of water toys with ease whilst also ensuring they are quickly accessible; the jet tender can be launched seamlessly in moments and the paddleboards rapidly inflated via a high-speed pump. Offering plenty of room for guests to enjoy relaxation together, the foredeck is very spacious, with the addition of large skylights that illuminate the stylish staterooms below.

Piaton has created an innovative layout alongside exceptional tailoring, delivering a harmonious feel that produces a calm and relaxed atmosphere throughout. XAIRA’s sleek exterior belies what is camouflaged below – and it is only once inside the reason for the cleverly designed coach roof becomes apparent – a surprising deck saloon. Low enough to maintain end-to-end visibility, there are still incredible views from inside the raised saloon area whether sitting or standing.

Indirect lighting and soft colours also add to the light and airy feel, while the starboard sofas opposite, locked in place by electro-magnets, can swivel around to make a large sofa when in port. The tables portside can seat up to eight but can also be lowered when in relaxation mode to maximise space.

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Accommodation for six is both spacious and modern with en suite facilities for all. The original master stateroom located forward is a standout feature on a yacht of this size and certainly delivers the wow-factor. The stateroom’s entrance remains concealed by a half bulkhead and therefore it is easy to relax in privacy without feeling the need for the door to be closed. Contemporary and chic, the overall effect is very neat, with forward facing walkaround queen-size bed and feature bookshelves. Great storage areas are a plus and there is plenty of attention to detail, including in the en suite shower room. The portside guest stateroom is a double that can also be converted into twins, while the third stateroom with bunks has a bottom bed that can extend into a double as required (this is ideal for children or teens).

A key feature, given great consideration here, is the crew accommodation. XAIRA’s wonderful crew couple can live comfortably in a double stateroom aft with instant access to the galley.

With this excellent Captain and hostess to look after the guests’ every need, it completes the ultimate yacht charter experience. The CNB 76 represents one of the most thrilling sailing yachts that can be operated impeccably by a small crew.

XAIRA is available for summer charters in the Mediterranean, with full Spanish licence. Offering the perfect escape from the chilly northern hemisphere, the yacht is also available in the picturesque Caribbean during winter 2020/21. This is a powerful and stunning performance yacht that represents an incredible opportunity to sail to magnificent destinations in luxury and style.

Recent feedback highlights the exceptional charter experience offered on board: "Our time on board XAIRA was unbelievably beautiful.

Never before have we felt so comfortable and relaxed on such a journey, the boat is beautiful, and the interior is very appealing. We were thrilled by the equipment and we were spoiled by an incredibly pleasant and courteous crew.” _____________________________________ www.oceanindependence.com enquiries@ocyachts.com

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FEATURE: SUPERYACHT ECO ASSOCIATION INDEX

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SUPERYACHT ECO ASSOCIATION INDEX Once upon a time this conference would have involved 250 plus delegates at the Yacht Club de Monaco, followed by some serious networking overlooking the stunning marina.

However, now it is just one more event that has had to adapt due to Covid. In this instance, rather than us all being together, instead there was a live panel, fewer and socially distanced delegates, and around 100 attendees via Zoom.

It’s not ideal, but it worked and was a relatively smooth experience.

As part of the Planetary Health Week organised from 21st to 27th September, by the Foundation Prince Albert II, and under the aegis of the Monaco Capital of Yachting Experience, initiated by and held at the Yacht Club de Monaco, YCM and Credit Suisse announced the launch of the Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index to measure the environmental impact of yacht design and use. Supported by famed explorer Mike Horn, a direct witness of the terrible state of our oceans, the aspiration of the SEA Index is to evolve over time into a global industry standard providing a transparent ecological rating for all large yachts.

Although the carbon emissions of superyachts, compared to other parts of the industry, are minimal, accounting for less than 1% of the total, shipyards and owners have taken the initiative and are launching innovative designs preparting for a sustainable yachting future.

In the absence of a global standard on emissions for superyachts, and to encourage the yachting industry to research and put forward solutions to reduce the environmental impact of superyacht designs, the Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse have partnered to establish the Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index, in collaboration with Nobiskrug.

The SEA Index is a customised tool designed to assess and improve the environmental performance of yachts, to meet environmental objectives for lowering carbon emissions. The idea is for the index to be available online for owners, captains and other professionals, to carry out their own “no obligation” assessment.

If their results meet the relevant criteria they can then request an audit with a view to

obtaining an SEA Flag and an SEA rating.

It is an area that is of great concern to those involved in the Monegasque yachting sector, led by the Yacht Club de Monaco which unites over 800 owners of superyachts, including 37 of the world’s 100 largest yachts, under its flag.

Under the aegis of a non-profit organisation, the label is aimed at displacement and semidisplacement superyachts and takes into account the CO2 emissions occurring when transporting one passenger and GT (Gross Tonnage, a measurement for yacht volume) over one nautical mile.

As part of the YCM-initiated ‘Monaco: Capital of Yachting’ project to make the Principality a centre of excellence and innovation for the luxury yacht sector, the SEA Index was initiated together with Credit Suisse, and has already received strong support from leading players.

“The next decade will be a decisive one for the future of our planet. Climate change is one of our biggest challenges. In line with the United Nations sustainable development goals for 2030, the next ten years must focus on ocean science to underpin our scientific knowledge, encourage technical innovation and promote the emergence of new solutions to reverse - we hope - the cycle of decline in ocean health”, says HSH the Sovereign Prince Albert II who is also president of the Yacht Club de Monaco, and is committed to a sustainable future.

It has been a Monegasque tradition to back initiatives to protect the ocean and its biodiversity for future generations. From the late 19th century, Prince Albert I was a pioneer, undertaking no fewer than 28 oceanographic campaigns. A commitment carried on today by HSH Prince Albert II through his Foundation.

Michel Buffat, Head Aviation & Yacht Finance at Credit Suisse commented: “It is a pleasure for us to partner with so many key international boating organisations to develop a first of its kind index to measure and rate the ecological efficiency of international yacht design. There has been strong demand from owners, keen to be able to contribute to the sustainability of the industry as it moves towards a climate-

friendlier future. More and more owners are adopting a sustainable approach as they align their enthusiasm for the oceans with their passion for yachting. As an organization which puts sustainability centrally to its operations, it was a natural step for us to partner with the YCM on this very important initiative in the interest of our clients.”

Credit Suisse, under its Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions (SRI) function, strives to lead the way in supporting clients as they adapt their business models and join the transition to a more sustainable economic system – this initiative represents a practical example of that relationship. SRI aims to provide at least CHF 300 billion of sustainable financing over the next 10 years.

Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM General Secretary and President of Cluster Yachting Monaco: “The climate emergency is a reality. Our industry knows it has to reinvent itself as the automobile sector has done. If we aspire to position ourselves as a centre of excellence, it is up to us to take the initiative and lead by example. I would like to thank all those players in Monaco, federated by the Cluster Yachting Monaco, who have joined forces with us on this project with such enthusiasm. It is only by acting together that we will succeed in making our contribution to a more climate-friendly yachting sector that will do everything in its power to reduce the effects of air and sea pollution on health and the climate, and will encourage good practices across the board by owners and crew, ashore as well as on board.”

It will be interesting to see how the industry reacts to this voluntary index, though there are some very sound reasons behind it, especially when it comes to the resale value of superyachts, with owners being more and more conscious of the environment and their impact upon it. AN SEA rated and flagged boat will, they hope, be viewed as a more valuable commodity and will therefore retain more of its value over the years. Watch this space. _____________________________________ https://superyachtecoindex.com info@sea-index.com +377 93 10 63 00

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E3 SYSTEMS NEWS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Hybrid Terrestrial Satellite

Established in 1996, e3 now has more than 40 technical, sales and operational staff across offices in Europe and the USA. Combining innovation, expertise and exceptional support, we provide customers across the globe with a world-class service.

Vodafone intends to launch SpaceMobile in 3 years’ time. SpaceMobile is planned to be a space-based cellular broadband network that can be accessed using a standard smartphone.

It’s 5G on the back of proprietary AST & Science, LEO satellites. This ultra-powerful network will provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Marine Communication Innovations – e3’s pioneering technology Innovation is the driving force that keeps e3 at the forefront of marine communications.

As a pioneer of new technology for yachts, we have always followed our instincts to become early adopters of new technology.

Yesterday In 1996, when we first opened for business, we started the first Internet Café in Mallorca!

We then developed a single source weather service called MeteoView in 1998 and our own VHF/UHF tender tracking system called Seetrac followed in 2003.

Today Today, we continue to embrace the very latest developments, such as Kymeta™ flat panel antennas which are leading the way in the new era of satellite connectivity, currently using GEO satellites but also now being trialled with the new MEO and LEO satellite constellations.

Tomorrow In the next month we will install the first Kymeta™ u8m panel on a yacht.

We have always been involved with both terrestrial communications, from GSM to 5G, and satellite communications. We are proud to have been the first to introduce many new mobile communication systems for yachting, none of which have been without their issues!

We started with the first GSM/GPRS solution for yachts in 1999, which evolved into the first GSM/3G contiguous data service across three countries in the Med. We even helped Digicel in Antigua by advising on the new antenna locations for yacht coverage at the time of their “big step” migration from GSM to 4G LTE.

Most recently we introduced the first 3G/4G roaming solutions which have evolved into our global BIG DATA solutions and packet level aggregation. We were the first to introduce a hybrid terrestrial and satellite solution, for which we own the registered trademark for HYBRID which is now available with hot 4G to satellite seamless IP handover with our Kymeta™ antenna.

On the satellite front, we were the first to install an Inmarsat Fleet 77 on a yacht in 2002 and we installed the first VSAT, Sea Tel 4003, serial no:001, on a yacht in 2004. We worked with MTN to design the first yacht VSAT airtime contract that became the standard. More recently we installed the first Kymeta™ flat panel electronically steered antenna (ESA) on a yacht with our own airtime solution eSAT. We have also installed the first single and twin antenna Inmarsat Fleet Xpress solution on a yacht.

In the land mobile world, we are already providing 4G LTE-A and 5G and it will evolve and grow.

Vodafone has 93% of coastlines, in over 67 countries, with 4G coverage today. By the end of 2020 they expect to have 190 million 5G subscribers, and 2.5 billion by the end of 2025! By the end of 2020, they predict that 10 countries will have full 5G coverage, increasing to 19 countries by 2022. And that doesn’t include another 43 Vodafone Partner countries, mostly in Asia, which expect to have 5G coverage within the next 2 to 3 years.

These predictions come from just one Service Operator, so there is no doubt that 5G is going to be BIG. While LTE reaches yachts offshore, 5G does not, although there are developments afoot, so read on.

Virtual SIMs are being offered by some providers already. A virtual SIM card is a cloudbased telephone number that can be used from any device via a mobile application and therefore, it allows you to travel to a foreign country without the need to change your location with your mobile network provider and avoids higher charges. A virtual SIM card is based on cloud services and can be used on any smartphone, while an eSIM card is embedded inside the phone and can work without a permanent link to cloud service. This technology is expected to be the future of land mobile telecommunications.

Over the Next Few Years

Mobile subscribers will be able to automatically roam from land networks to a space network, wherever they are, without having to invest in expensive hardware. Very interesting, but very little detail is available currently.

Today is the dawn of Non-Geo Synchronous Orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations NGSO satellites are more commonly known as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Mid Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites. These satellites orbit the earth continuously and are much closer to the earth than the current satellites we use which are called Geostationary (GEO) satellites. They are called geostationary because they are in a fixed position, relative to the earth’s surface, above the equator. Satellite TV is received from a geostationary satellite which is the reason sat dishes on houses are fixed and point at the satellite that is transmitting the signal.

LEO and MEOs are in orbit and can sometimes be seen in the night sky like the lights on a moving aircraft.

There are many projects, at different stages, launching and planning to launch huge new constellations of LEO and MEO satellites. Why are these satellites exciting?

1. Firstly, over the next 9 years the new satellites will increase the current capacity provided by GEOs by thirty-fold!

2. More capacity means the cost of satellite data will decrease considerably. Elon Musk’s constellation Starlink, estimate that their cost for bandwidth per month will be between a 1/10th to a 1/15th of the current price. The price for consumed data, normally measured in GB, is estimated by Viasat to be between $5$7/GB, which is then getting competitive with cellular data.

3. Because LEOs are closer to the earth at 500 - 1,500km when compared to GEOs that are 35,800km away the time taken for your signal to go up to the sat and down again is so much faster. Which means the response time for requests, receiving the latest information, waiting for a response in a phone conversation or trading will be similar to fibre optic connections on-land. This means satellite can

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then be used for mission critical applications which will open up the service to a lot more users.

4. Due to the thousands of satellites in these constellations and the hundreds of orbits, a number of satellites will be overhead at any one time, everywhere on earth. This means the ground terminal is required to scan significantly less and thus losses are reduced.

When a flat panel (ESA), is used as the ground terminal, the higher the satellite is in the sky, the higher is the look angle and the less are the signal losses. This is also means signal shadows caused by mountains and buildings will be reduced.

5. Finally, the service will be totally global. The coverage will be ubiquitous from pole to pole.

GEO is limited to 70N and 70S. This means that there will be no-where on earth that satellite communications don’t reach!

(Order: Constellation / Orbit / Band / Satellites Launched / Notes) • Starlink LEO Ku 715 (41,285 pending) Elon Musk. Beta testing in progress.

• One Web LEO Ku 74 (47,926 pending) Emerging from bankruptcy.

• Telesat LEO Ka (239 pending) Prototype only. Launch 2022.

• O3b mPower MEO Ka (16 pending) Launching 2021. Available 4Q22.

• Kepler LEO Ku 3 (137 pending) 3 satellites launched.

• Kuiper LEO Ka (3,236 pending) Amazon. Have FCC approval for all.

• Viasat LEO Ka (288 pending) Seeking FCC approval.

As can be seen, the AST and Science LEO satellites that are to be used by Vodafone for SpaceMobile are not mentioned in this list. Not much is known other than AST launched their first prototype LEO sat called Bluewalker 1 from India, in April 2019. It is in a LEO orbit between 500-700km up and has been successfully used to test SpaceMobile. This is to be used only by smartphone service operators and will initially offer 4G services with 5G delivered in the future.

What will enable NGSO Constellations to sink or swim?

The answer to that is simply a viable ground terminal.

This is what the early LEO projects of Teledesic and Skybridge got wrong back in the 1990s.

Bill Gates and Craig McCaw started Teledesic in 1994, and they filed for bankruptcy at the end of the 90s, mainly due to lack of a usable and affordable ground terminal.

As can be seen, there are plenty of NGSO projects in progress with some substantial

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funding. Even the UK Government together with Bharti Global, an Indian business, has rescued One Web from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

So, there is plenty of opportunity.

For the other Constellations a ubiquitous terminal is required. Its features need to be: • Good performance and efficiency.

• Easy to install and operate.

• Small in size and weight.

• Low power.

• Scalability – ie it can be mass produced easily and in large quantities.

• It can become affordable by achieving price points for mass adoption.

Clearly, AST & Science’s SpaceMobile plan is to use the smartphone as the ground terminal to get mass adoption. This will work and it ticks all the boxes above.

NGSO Constellations

The Constellations, in order of closest to live, are as follows:

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You will be able to use two, but ideally three conventional VSAT antennas in domes. This solution will work but it only ticks one of the boxes above.

The ideal is the ESA flat panel ground terminal.

The Kymeta™ solution is the only option that is commercially available, and ticks all these boxes and more. It is clearly no coincidence that Bill Gates is the majority shareholder of Kymeta™!

Meet Matthew Gerken – our US Operations and Engineering Manager Originally from California, Matthew lived in Europe for 9 years and moved to Florida in 2014 to fully immerse himself in the yachting communications industry. Matthew’s professional career has always been in satellite communications, servicing the oil & gas, C-Store, and the financial sectors.

“The yachting industry provided a new, and let’s be honest, more glamourous challenge.

It’s an industry that demands the highest standards with success being measured by client communication, exceeding client expectations, timeliness, and quality of work.”

Matthew enjoys the travel and interaction with captains and crew that the job brings. “I know we’re doing things right when a captain moves to a new vessel and the first thing he does is call me with the “I need your help” phone call.”

Matthew’s focus is always on working towards uniformity and standardisation while still allowing for flexibility to incorporate new and better technology.

The other focus is maximising performance through hardware and software. “It’s no secret that clients want faster than fast service, but there are factors that have to be taken into account. All too often, the “solution” is just to throw bandwidth at the problem. It’s not to say that, in certain situations, that’s not the appropriate remedy, but it’s a costly shortterm solution to a long-term problem. What is happening on the network and why, is where I like to find the solution.”

Matthew sees challenges, opportunities, and changes on the horizon. Cyber security is the real and relevant threat to every network.

“Owners and captains need to understand and respect the real financial implications of unsecured networks. The hard but true fact is that if boats spend 1/10 of what they spend on their jet skis in order to maintain their network, then the risk of being compromised and the financial implications thereof is substantially reduced.”

The other reality is where the yachting industry fits regarding emerging technology. “The introduction of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations will reduce cost and increase speed. Television service providers are focusing their efforts at streaming platforms. A platform like e3’s Kymeta™ addresses this, and other VSAT hardware companies are following suit. With that said, yachts are in a grey area when it comes to answering questions like “what’s next” and “what should I do now.”

As such, Matthew’s approach is to provide as much information as possible. “Understanding if the customer wants THE right solution or a solution right now is the starting point.” ______________________________________ Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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MEASURE TWICE TRIM ONCE

Cyclops Marine is the name garnering attention in the sailing technology and innovation field.

Devised by the minds at Cambridge University in the UK, their wireless load sensor technology, developed in partnership with INEOS TEAM UK, is creating waves across the sailing world as America’s Cup technology is made available to all sailors.

The start gun sounds. You and your crew are in a different gear to the competition. Your boat is pointing higher, you are sailing faster, and already you are pulling away from the fleet.

This is your winning gear and your best race, but how do you recall your settings so you can repeatedly hit them?

This is where sailors are harnessing the power of smarttune and smartlink from Cyclops.

Sleek, lightweight, robust load sensors that, when attached to a forestay (smarttune) or any soft sheet (smartlink) feed accurate second-by-second data via Bluetooth to a free mobile app or via a gateway installation to a boat’s instruments. smarttune is a simple to install load sensor that is swapped out for your forestay turnbuckle, it enables sailors to monitor their forestay load, helping them control their forestay sag, headsail shape, mast bend and mainsail shape.

Moving on from traditional static rig settings, smarttune is educating us on the dynamic load settings that enable us to accurately set the boat up for optimal performance in all conditions and on all points of sail.

Christopher Daniel, an early proponent of smarttune, shares his thoughts. “Sailing to the polars is about the rig, trim and helm. With smarttune our rig settings will be much more accurate, and we can replicate them rather than going on gut feel. If we know the rig is right, any discrepancies in actual speed to our polars can only be down to our trim or helm. smarttune has eliminated one variable and is a step forward in trimming a race boat.”

A more versatile load sensor, smartlink can be tethered onto any soft sheet under significant load. This technology gives the ability to

measure the load on anything from the mainsheet, to code sail tack lines, to backstays and runners. One owner of J120 class winner at a JOG regatta, has highlighted the dynamism provided by the smartlink“[having] smartlink on the Jib Top enabled us to hit our luff tension before unfurling and transition[ing] quickly between Jib Top, Stay Sail and Jib combinations." smarttune and smartlink are starting to turn heads, with boats equipped with the wireless load sensors making a habit of finishing on the podium in regattas.

“To get the most out of your sails you need to know where you are at,” (Henry Bomby, Round the World Sailor). “The key thing about performance is spending time learning what is the best setting but then being able to repeat that setting over and over again.

You don’t want to spend the first half an hour finding your fast setting, you want to go straight to it and finetune from there. Live.

Measurable. Feedback.”

Performance is never a single golden nugget; it’s made up of a number of factors. smarttune and smartlink help consolidate those factors, and you can only learn when you have the data available and you know where you are starting from. Peter Gustafsson, winner in ORC5 in the Rolex Middle Sea Race and his class in the Coastal Race, talks about the key advantages this technology brings: Hit the fast settings every time: “We now have repeatable settings based on the wind conditions and sail plan.”

Adjusting to the conditions: “As the conditions change, boat settings change. For example, conditions in the Rolex Middle Sea Race and the Coastal Race Malta proved shifty and challenging. The load database settings enabled us to change gear quicker and gather more data to analyse. We always have a cheat sheet in the cockpit.”

Up to speed quicker: “Sailing as part of a crew can equate to many opinions. We try to be

inclusive and involve everyone in important decisions. But then the basic stuff needs to be automatic. With smarttune we hit our fast settings quickly and accurately always ahead of our main competition.”

Safety: “When racing we push the boat and crew to the limits. smarttune means we can quickly see the load going through our forestay safe in the knowledge that we are never overloading it.”

Communication: “Communication is key. smarttune sends live data to our mast instrument display for the trimmers, tactician, and helm to read. Communication across our whole campaign has improved through the data we now receive.”

“With smarttune we have a common number on the mast to work with. With both trimmers and the helmsman in the loop we are more proactive when the conditions change. This leads to meters, that leads to boat lengths that leads to places on the scoreboard,”.

Harness the power of smarttune and smartlink, visit cyclopsmarine.com for more information. #MeasureSuccess #DataHelpsYouWin. smarttune is available in the following sizes: 5/16”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 5/8”. Prices starting from £1095 (in UK VAT) smartlink available in the following sizes: 0.6T, 2T, 5T, 10T, 20T. Prices starting from £995 (inc UK VAT) ______________________________________ www.cyclopsmarine.com info@cyclopsmarine.com For product and distribution enquires: Ian Howarth, Cyclops Marine Limited Ian.howarth@cyclopsmarine.com +44 (0)7778 066880 For media enquiries: Lou Johnson, Box PR Ltd lou@boxpr.co.uk +44 (0)7971688151

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26 YEARS IN PALMA FOR TALLAMAR

When Xavier Raich, launched Tallamar all he had so the legend goes was a rucksack on his back and a lot of belief. That was in 1994. Now with the headquarters based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain with 14 employees and an order book full. They sell, install and repair electronic equipment for luxury yachts as well as providing technical advice and on-going support.

They’re known for their expert team of specialists providing technical assistance locally, remotely and globally – they will fly out to a clients’ yacht where-ever it may be, in the world to solve any issues that arise. Their policy always has been to build relationships with their clients so that they receive the highest standard of service possible.

The Islander met up with Tallamar´s driving force & asked him a few questions.

The Islander: This year has been up to now a nightmare one, for many businesses… How have you coped with Covid19?

Xavier: We were lucky that at the outset of the pandemic, we had a full order book, & our client all stayed with us, so basically, we kept our good work, we observed the rules and got on with it.

to help you through these times?

The Islander: How do you feel the Balearics have fared during Covid?

With regards to the airtime service, Satellite communications and Internet access onboard while sailing have become a “must” whether it´s needed to obtain weather information, to stay up to date with business affairs or even stream movies in your cabin, and we can offer all the data our customers need.

Xavier: I feel that in Mallorca, and more specifically here in Palma, captains felt secure; we have an infrastructure second to none therefore they have been able to be with their families & close to the refit of their yachts, so “they didn’t have to rush around” to keep on top of their work.

The Islander: How do you see the next few months for the Industry in general?

Xavier: As you know uncertainty touches all segments of business, but one must keep looking forward, giving their best.

The Islander: An in particular, what would you say that are the distinctive features of Tallamar

Xavier: We have three main areas of operation; Airtime / communications, surveys, and marine electronics.

Secondly, we perform radio surveys, independent surveys for insurance companies and Shore Base Maintenance contracts to comply with current regulations and to provide safety and peace of mind for crew members, guests and owners.

Then, as dealers & installers we help our customers in every point of their project: -When planning a refit our company offers a creative bespoke design service which will

take you through from conception to creation allowing the individuality of your yacht to take precedence. Tallamar´s expert team will advise and assist you after installation too, so that you will always feel supported in every area.

-For punctual needs we independently supply premium brands such as B&G, Raymarine, Sperry Marine, FLIR, Furuno, KVH… and more! With us, you have innovative technology at competitive prices due to our industry business connections.

-And finally, for any problem or failure that may appear on board, as authorised dealers Tallamar covers guarantees on equipment making repair time fast and easy. Our technical support team are efficient and readily available.

The Islander: We’ve heard that you have just taken on another world leading brand in the Technology Industry; tell us about it.

Xavier: Yes we are delighted to announce our collaboration with the BSB Group & the Smart Vision Safe Navigation product OSCAR. Day & Night vision, with Real time collision prevention and Artificial Intelligence Based detection of floating objects. OSCAR´S advanced features will give Captains safety and optimal sailing pleasure.

The Islander: What makes OSCAR different from the rest of security equipment?

Xavier: To increase security at sea, there are currently some options available as radars, AIS or thermal cameras, but none of these systems is capable to detect UFOs (unknown floating objects) OSCAR can communicate with the existing radar & AIS, and in its construction uses different optical sensors (RGB, Thermal, LIDAR,...); all this enhanced by object detection and classification using Convolutional Neural Networks and Deep Learning, and the newest AI Tools (Image Database, Annotation Software and Services). The Real-time object positioning and trajectory prediction and the automated collision warning, and the fact that it can automatically avoid a collision using the autopilot, makes that more than 2/3 of the IMOCA 60 and 80% of the ULTIM skippers rely on OSCAR. For the racing application, all the system was designed around worstcase scenarios and has been thoroughly tested for vibrations, IP67, salt spray and the combination of vibration & heat. But OSCAR is available in several versions – from high end offshore racing (>40kn in speed) to superyachts and cruising.

We know that this is a long-awaited technology, and personally, I’m really pleased that Tallamar is pioneer offering this Artificial Intelligence equipment to our customers, as there is no similar system available in the market. This is, now, part of our well-known worldwide brands and our qualified service (ISO, Lloyd’s and ABS certifications).

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PINPOINT WORKS it extremely easy for outside contractors to locate their area when aboard an unfamiliar yacht. Less time is wasted on inspections, assessments and refining schedules on arrival if works are planned in advance.

Communicating between crew, management, shipyards, contractors, and other parties can be complicated and stressful. But in the age of technology, it doesn’t have to be.

Developed by yacht crew for yachting professionals, Pinpoint Works is an interactive work list and project management platform.

It is the simple, effective way to manage your projects on board and onshore.

The benefits of having one place where everyone can see up-to-date information in real-time are numerous, but the time/cost savings based on the improved communication and fast implementation due to its simple design make using Pinpoint Works a no-brainer.

Using the latest technology in web and mobile apps, Pinpoint Works takes a yacht’s unique GA and turns it into an interactive communication system for parties onboard and onshore. It can be used by crew, management, shipyards, surveyors and Owner’s reps globally during all lifecycles of a yacht: build, warranty, operation, refit, repaint and surveys.

Jobs can be logged from the desktop app or on the go using the mobile apps. Add information such as a task title, description, status, priority, media files and documents, then drop a pin on the GA to pinpoint the precise location onboard. Tags and custom fields can be added to replicate various columns of data from existing spreadsheets to maintain consistency.

Information can be shared with colleagues and crew using different levels of access so you can track and communicate job progress in one place and in real-time, meaning all parties have access to the latest information.

Comments can then be used to track work list updates within the system. All information is date and time-stamped with the user’s details to maintain accountability.

Data can also be easily sorted and filtered, so you can quickly see the information you need and for fast reporting, the export-toPDF option is a fantastic tool. Send reports to shipyards or contractors for accurate quoting… a particularly relevant and helpful feature for this time of year as many yachts are preparing for refits or general shipyard periods.

Pinpoint Works: Refits & Yard Periods Defining a detailed scope of works prior

to arrival is vital for a successful refit or shipyard period. Instead of using inadequate spreadsheets or disorganized notes, Pinpoint Works allows crew to plan, organize and appropriately communicate what needs to be achieved during their time in the yard ahead of time.

Crew keep an on-going, detailed list of works so parties have the information they need to allocate resources and make orders in advance.

Photos, videos and documents are used to help clarify exactly what needs to be done and having an exact location on the GA makes

This defined scope of works is used to gather reliable cost comparisons and quotes for more accurate budgeting. As jobs are completed, final costs can be clearly tracked and compared to their quotes to gauge if the yard period is on budget. If works change due to unforeseen circumstances, notes can be quickly and conveniently logged for everyone to see and any additional expense can be validated for final approval. Outstanding jobs can then be placed on hold, cancelled or moved to a new work list to be completed at a later date.

Pinpoint Works makes it easy for crew and other yachting professionals to get organized and improve communication, saving time and money for all parties involved.

If you’re ready to give Pinpoint Works a try and start working smarter, email Stuart at stuart@pinpointworks.com. ______________________________________ Pinpoint Works stuart@pinpointworks.com

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MIMO CONNECT – SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY AT SEA

Mobile internet technology is progressing at unprecedented speeds and the sheer variety of concepts out there quickly lets one lose sight of what is right for each situation.

Yachting has some core 4G / 5G requirements to solutions compared to commercial maritime, corporate and public sector Wireless WAN technology. Aesthetics, symmetry and sub-optimal spaces with ever increasing coax cable lengths are important factors to consider.

Two factors are critical for a high-speed 4G/5G experience, MIMO (Multiple In – Multiple Out) and the high frequency bands, both which require good signal reception and the appropriate installation design. 4G/5G UE (user equipment) uses low powered transmissions (as per regulations) and having low loss cabling with the shortest cable length is crucial, having a high gain antenna MIMO antenna is paramount.

We’ve seen installers try to compensate a 2030m long coax cable run and the resulting huge signal loss, by installing an amplifier before the router. What is misunderstood is that a lot of these amplifiers operate in grey areas / prohibited zones. Every nation has their own regulatory authority and many either ban these amplifiers from the networks or at least require a registration of the amplifier at the governing authority.

Another misunderstood fact about amplifiers, while they do amplify and subjectively extend the range, they also amplify interference received. The actual throughput gain in speed is very low with no or minimal additional throughput. Amplifiers by principle break the theory of MIMO, which incorporates the signal interferences received between multiple antennae. The amplified signal is much more likely to be unusable for the subtle signal differences required for MIMO functionality.

is how data rates of 300 or more Mbit/s can be reached as hypothetical data rates double with each stream compared to one.

Stream separation for MIMO can be achieved in several ways, signal difference / diversity, is based on two separation concepts summarised below: • “Spatial Diversity” or the interference at line of sight. In the signal path between base stations (BS) and user equipment (UE), the signal wave will get interference by buildings, cars, trees and other objects. What used to be feared to reduce speed and range is now embraced, as the diversity between the signals received by the spatially separated antennae is then compared to separate the streams as the chance is greater that one stream signal is better than the other.

What is MIMO? It is one of the most crucial changes in LTE technology for bandwidth, but also probably one of the most important key features in terms of speed improvement for Yachts as a lot of other features build up on it or benefit through it. The underlying principle is for the base stations (BS) to be able to send multiple data streams parallel from two or more antenna to the user equipment (UE) on the downlink.

• The other separation concept is “Polarisation Diversity” which means that the base station (BS) is sending the signal with a 90° offset between the antennae, like one wave going “up and down” and the other wave going “left to right” (but it is usually a “X-crossed polarisation”), the issue with X-polarisation on mobile deployments is that the MIMO beneficial reflection of the waves on obstacles over long distances result in the polarisation of the wave to shift, which can make the isolation too low for MIMO functionality. This is why X-polarisation and especially vertical/ horizontal antennae are mainly used for fixed installations such as buildings, especially e.g. long-range WLAN deployments. X-polarisation is not commonly used for mobile applications such as vehicle routers, maritime vessels and mobile phones.

Being able to send multiple streams over the same physical time-frequency resource in the world of wireless data transmission means higher throughput as the very limited available resource frequency bands get used more efficiently – it’s like a one lane street getting extended to two lanes, meaning more cars can frequent the road at the same time. This

Whilst X-polarisation is the easiest way to use large MIMO deployments it has some drastic downsides. X-polarised antennae are most commonly sector or directional antennae, emitting signal gain into a limited sector or direction. There are a few omnidirectional X-polarised antennae but their signal gain is generally a lot less than non-polarised

antennae, common good X-polarised antennae have up to 3 dBi gain, while there is very high gain linear antenna, often up to 5 dBi gain. As a reference 3dB means a doubling of the signal or halving of the signal power.

Using linear MIMO antennas Using multiple antennae for beams is beneficial because the ideal signal will be chosen by the modem and in this way increase range. In more recent releases, base stations (BS) will also use active beam forming capabilities, meaning that massive MIMO base station (BS) antenna arrays are able to send signal beams directed towards the user equipment (UE), this way further increasing range.

Using modern multiple 2×2 MIMO antennae (each antenna has multiple antennae combined RX & TX) which often utilises both of these separation concepts. This becomes a crucial element to benefit from MIMO, that antennas are carefully fitted and positioned to maximise LTEA speeds. Together with Carrier Aggregation, the modern MIMO antennae has to serve a broad band of frequencies, while delivering the separation and sensitivity for diversity usage. MIMO antennae have to: • Use appropriate cabling and connectors to reduce signal loss and signal noise • Spatial separation • Correct polarisation • Proper frequency range designs It is crucial to know these facts as taking, “short cuts” through compensating with bad antennae, long coax cable runs, amplifiers, reduced antenna numbers through signal combiners / splitters for multiple modems will introduce more errors and performance loss.

In these areas of dynamic, fine-tuned signal and frequency handling “overcompensation”, it is rather harmful to the achievable performance onboard.

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single router or two routers if feasible), the absolute ideal deployment for high speed 4G/5G operations would be 8 dedicated, high gain 2x2 MIMO marine antennae that are evenly spaced out by 3 to 5 meters in every direction of the vessel: AFT/BOW/PORT/STBD with as short and ideally very low loss cable runs as possible to make best use of reflections and shadows created by the vessel itself, with the router in a central location between the antennae with the focus on short cable runs.

Although we would love to design and install that for every yacht, on a closer look it would be very difficult and often only with high installation costs, questionable symmetrical aesthetics, so a workable solution is favourable. MIMO’s solution to this is the MiDome. The Mi-Dome contains 16 high quality, 5 dBi high gain antennae in a dense but wellplanned environment with the router inside, resulting in minimal coax cable runs. The Mi-Dome can easily be positioned on a high point on the mast to give maximum possible range to the horizon, similar to VHF waves, the electromagnetic waves of 4G/5G cannot bounce – “the earths curve is the limit”. All enclosed within a 60cm dome this allows the use of an existing dummy dome on the mast, replacement of a Fleet Broadband dome and can be created as a bespoke solution to meet the atheistic requirements of the vessel with multiple size dome solutions available.

MIMO Connect – Unlimited & Caribbean / Global 4G LTEA Solutions The demand for fast and reliable connectivity is increasing daily, not only for yacht owners, guests and crew, but for all consumers globally.

Staying connected has become a necessity and need, not just a nice to have. Due to these increasing demands, MIMO Connect have been thinking ahead of how we can deliver this requirement to the client with fast, stable and reliable results in a cost-effective manner.

COVID-19 has further enhanced the need for connectivity, with clients locking down onboard with their families, to remain in touch with the office, remote schooling and communicating with loved ones via video call.

Moving our lives to a virtual platform (such as Zoom, Skype etc.) in conjunction with the usual demands of internet browsing, social media and streaming, cyber security also became an important consideration. Rather than using a potentially compromised marina WIFI connection many clients relied on their 4G / VSAT services and therefore during this period, it certainly showed the increasing importance of a secure connection.

Due to this increasing need, MIMO Connect have been working closely with the various network providers and have now delivered the new Unlimited 4G LTEA SIM for use in Europe, USA and the French Territories of the Caribbean.

To deliver this unique service, the team have been negotiating the contract for the Unlimited SIM for an extensive period with the networks, to provide clients with a commercial grade, tier 1 and unthrottled SIM which is now in use on multiple vessels throughout Europe

and the USA. The service is provided as a SIM only contract and/or included with a MIMO Connect 2 or 4 SIM modem solution, further enhancing the user experience to deliver UK and/or US fixed IP addresses to allow clients to enjoy the at home experience of browsing and especially entertainment access.

Following the uncertainty of the 2020 Mediterranean season, we have seen a certain shift that the Caribbean season will be proceeding as “normal”. Whilst the season will be proceeding, the 4G sector has changed drastically since the 2019 season. The significant change is how the networks locally are working with roaming SIMs; therefore, clients will experience (with some carriers) a very poor service, plus significant increase in costs.

To overcome the potential issues clients could experience, MIMO Connect have created a new multi SIM solution, including a new premium Caribbean only roaming solution. In

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2019 service in the Caribbean was intermittent, therefore by creating a multi SIM solution including a premium level Caribbean only roaming SIM this will ensure clients will receive the best experience onboard.

Connectivity is becoming more and more important every day. Speed and reliability first, but delivered in a cost-effective manner for the client. This is the MIMO Connect philosophy, wherever a client is globally to deliver the best service always, the client doesn’t need to be in the Mediterranean, USA or Caribbean to achieve this….

For more information on the MIMO Connect Unlimited Data Plan and/or the Caribbean / World Data Tariffs please contact the team on sales@mimo-connect.com. ______________________________________ MIMO Connect sales@mimo-connect.com www.mimo-connect.com

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KERIO GATEWAY – WHAT AND WHY The KerioControl gateway, a red box popular on many yachts is often seen as a box of tricks that we don’t fully understand. So, I wanted to give a brief overview of what it actually does. Further it recently has had a hardware renewal, and some may be asking as to if we really need to update.

KerioControl is actually a software that can be loaded onto any server style computer to do the same function. The red box sold by GFI Software (the company behind Kerio) is simply a secure way to minimise problems and that if any issues arise, you have a support company to fall back on to.

What does it actually do?

It’s prime function is to act as a Firewall to separate the outside internet from your local LAN network. It ensures that traffic that is internal remains internal and that internet traffic is kept as that, internet traffic.

In a yachts case, the Internet can be reached in more than 1 way… normally via 4G, VSAT, Marina provided Wifi, maybe a specific radio link, or a physical shore cable. The Kerio is able to take all of these and route the traffic accordingly. With programming it is able to prioritise the traffic over these links, making certain traffic (i.e. the owner, captain, guests etc…) have more guaranteed access to the limited internet connection available over others.

The same prioritisation can be done on types of traffic, i.e. email traffic can be higher on the list that YouTube streaming!

Next the Kerio has some virus protection, and malware abuse protection. It is not failproof, but it does a very good job ensuring that nasty things on the internet stay there and don’t infect your local network.

solution, although none seem to have put it together in a nice package as Kerio has, other companies are not far behind. That said in my humble opinion the Kerio user interface could be simplified!

you would need to buy a separate Peplink router (from their balance series) to do this, and you would need to look at virus protection, as this is not internal to the system! But the user interface I find is much more complete.

So, what’s new on the revised units?

So, your choice of firewall very much depends on how you want to use it, and how you want it to protect your network!

You now have the NG310 and the NG510.

Both models have increased memory to permit better processing speeds and updated processors. The NG310 no longer has Wi-Fi capability, which is no great loss as in most cases a separate Wi-Fi network is used anyway.

The NG510 now also has a display on the front. There is also a NG511 version which comes with 14 Ethernet ports (vice 6 on the NG510). So, the main benefit is in performance improvements, there are no new features as these come with the regular software updates, and thus would appear on the earlier version as on the new.

It also has user authentication ability, so that only permitted users (and their devices) can connect to the network. Ensuring that no stranger simply comes along and start snooping around your private files.

What’s the difference between NG310 and NG510? Basically, the processing power to handle more traffic or better said routing decisions. If you are only 10-15 persons... go with the NG310, if the expectancy is for more persons (and thus devices), be safe with a NG510!

Are there alternatives to Kerio? Yes, there are, Zyxel provides one and PFsense is also often seen (amongst many more). Peplink has also come in strides to improve on a Firewall

I said Peplink can do routing and firewall services? Yes it can, and your Pepwave 4G modem may very well do a good job! But generically if you want Peplink to do this, then

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

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INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN MIKE POULIN

Tell us a bit about yourself?

I grew up along the coast of California and started racing sailboats when I was very young.

We always lived near the beach, so my love for the ocean started at a very early age. When I was old enough to travel, I started spending my summers on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

My first sea-going job was on a charter fishing boat and I spent the next several summers catching marlin, sailfish and tuna along the edge of the Gulf Steam. I managed to graduate from a university between seasons, and quickly found myself back at sea as a full time crew member aboard a traveling custom sport fishing yacht. The sport fisher was part of a fleet of yachts owned by a Middle Eastern Royal family, and I spent the next 9-years traveling the world with them. My experiences with the “Golden Fleet” led me directly to my current position, which I have been fortunate to hold for the past 19 years. I meet my wife along the way in Park City, Utah where we have a home, several dogs, and a great life high up in the mountains.

How long have you been a captain?

I received my first Captain’s License in 1985 and have been working as an Officer or Captain ever since.

Why did you come to the Balearic Islands?

We decided to bring the sports fishing yacht to the Mediterranean in 1994 and as luck would have it, Palma de Mallorca was our first port of call. My first visit may have been my chance, but I have been returning to the islands every year by choice, and consider Mallorca my “home away from home” How do you think captains can benefit from a virtual fair such as Balearic Yacht Show?

The ongoing Pandemic has forced us to find

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new ways to communicate, and I think the Balearic Yacht Show is a great example of how our industry is meeting that challenge safely, despite COVID-19. Yacht shows are a great way to build relationships with suppliers, shipyards, marinas, and agents, while at the same time learning about new technologies, products, and services that could benefit our operations.

I believe the Balearic Yacht Show stands to accomplish all that and more.

I think the Pandemic has forced us to think outside the box and to find new ways of moving forward, I think the Balearic Yacht Show is a shining example of that way of thinking. A lot of new, innovative and creative technologies have come from the yachting industry and the Balearic Yacht Show may very well prove to be one of those.

What are you most excited to see in the Balearic Yacht Show?

Building good, long lasting relationships. I have had the pleasure to work with a lot of great crew over the years, and I consider myself fortunate to call most of them friends to this day. I place a lot of value on contractor and supplier relationships as well, maintaining a yacht takes a team, and we have found some great team members in the Balearic Islands.

Yachting is not all about the yacht, it’s about the people you come in contact with along the way.

I think we could all benefit from seeing virtual presentations designed to introduce new products and services. Having a platform that enables us to focus in on what we are interested in from the comfort of our home or office is really appealing, especially these days.

Live round table meetings, and discussions would also be very interesting to take part in, events like the Super Yacht Forum have proven that this format works well in our industry.

Having the ability to exchange contact details and product information immediately would also be a huge benefit.

Do you think virtual yacht shows are the way forward?

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

Describe each of the Balearics Islands with one word: Menorca: Underestimated Mallorca: Beautiful Ibiza: Lively Formentera: Paradise

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What are your hobbies here in the islands?

I started cycling around Mallorca 20 years ago, the rural mountain roads and small villages in the Tramuntana Mountains are an ideal place to ride. My wife and I have also made a hobby out of finding unique and charming Finca Hotels to spend our weekends in. These authentic, rural boutique hotels offer some incredible accommodations, and the food is usually amazing as well. The islands are well known for their walking and hiking trails, and over the years, the crew and I have explored a great many number of them.

What’s your most memorable experience in the Balearics?

One of the great things about spending time in the Balearics is that you will certainly go away with your fair share of memorable experiences; having said that, there is one experience that comes to mind every time I pass by the Cathedral in Palma. It was 1994 and I was accompanying a 30m yacht on board a ship from Fort Lauderdale to Palma de Mallorca. It was my first trip to Europe, not to mention the Balearics, and I did not know what to expect upon arrival. The ship entered the Bay of Palma in the early evening hours and as we made our way farther and farther into the Bay I remember how awe struck I was to see the Cathedral glowing larger and larger on the horizon. We don’t have that sort of thing in California, so it was a great introduction to the Mediterranean. They say that a good first impression is everything, and that was certainly the case with the island of Mallorca.

Which is your favourite beach in the Balearics?

Cala Tuent is certainly one that comes to mind, the beach is not easy to get to by car and is mostly known to those who travel by sea, or enjoy Mallorca’s incredible hiking trails. Cala Tuent is located in a quiet cove along a beautiful stretch of coastline just to the North of the Port of Soler. This beach is one of my favourites partly because it is closely overlooked by an especially great Mallorquin Style Restaurant.

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

Do you think Balearic ports are adapted to the new technologies?

I believe the future of yachting is looking very bright in the Balearics. The industry is growing quickly in the islands and more and more yachting support companies are expanding their operations here because of it. The expansion of the Palma Yacht Show in recent years in just an example of current trend.

Yes, I think that is a result of the recent industry expansion in the Balearics. New marinas have been developed over the last few years and existing marinas have upgraded their infrastructure. Shipyards have invested in new equipment and technologies and I think this has all contributed to what is now a thriving yachting industry.

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

The people of the Balearics have close ties to the sea; you can feel that everywhere you go in the islands. The hospitality industry in the Balearics is also especially strong, the infrastructure is in place and the community supports it. As a Captain working in the industry, I feel that combination is hard to beat.

If you were to give advice to a new captain coming to the Balearic Islands, what would it be?

The coastline, the beaches, and the beautiful villages along the coast are only the beginning of what the Balearics have to offer. I would advise any new captain coming to the islands to look deeper, to go farther inland, and to enjoy what lies beyond the coastline. There are charming mountain villages, bodegas, spas, golf courses, and a great number of resorts that most owners and guests would love.

What’s your proudest moment being a captain?

I would have to say that my first Atlantic crossing as a Captain stands out. I have crossed 50+ times now, but that first one as a Captain will always be special.

If you had to recommend the islands to another captain what would you say?

When it comes to cruising, I would tell them that a visit to the islands should not be missed, the coastline is stunning, the beaches are beautiful, and the weather could not be more ideal. I would explain that the key to enjoying the islands is in experiencing the history, the culture, the great food and accommodations, and taking full advantage of the exceptional outdoor recreation.If a captain was looking for a home base, or a refit location I would strongly recommend Palma. The yacht support industry has always been strong in Palma, and the suppliers, tradesmen, and the ship yards are all 5-star.

Did technology change the way that you work as a captain? How? Absolutely, I would say that advances in communication technology have probably had the biggest influence. If I compared my first 15 years, to my last 15 years, I would say that the change has been very significant. Before leaving the dock I can now instantly get an accurate weather forecast, check to see who is in the next anchorage, and do all of the prearrival paperwork with just a touch of a few buttons on my phone.

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BALEARIC YACHT SHOW – FIRST VIRTUAL YACHT SHOW IN THE BALEARICS TO LAUNCH THIS MONTH

The Balearic Yacht Show takes place this 18th, 19th and 20th of November.

occasion to connect with other professionals in the sector as well as potential clients.

The biggest marine companies in the Balearics and beyond have confirmed their participation in the Balearic Yacht Show. Companies ranging from marinas, refit, shipyards, services and charters. Some of the biggest exhibitors include STP, Marina Ibiza, e3 systems and evolution yachts who will be attending the first virtual boat show in the Balearic Islands.

The Balearic Yacht Show team are now in the process of assembling their stands on the platform ready for the main event in a few days.

The 3 day event will include a range of top conferences with a focus on both the marine industry as well as the destination of The Balearic Islands. Some of the speakers already confirmed include Didac Costa (record winner of the non-stop solo round-the-world sailing world race). Jørn Larsen (world record winner of sailing the lap of Mallorca) and conferences hosted by partners including SuperYacht Times, Superyacht Group and Yachting International Radio among others.

Stands include all essential information and links to exhibitors' channels, helping

to develop networking and good digital positioning (SEO). The bigger stand packages include the possibility displaying 360 tours, setting up live digital meetings and private online conferences.

With a big focus on the international market, participating in this virtual fair is the perfect opportunity for marine companies to make noise on a worldwide scale. It's also an

There is still time to sign up to the event on the main website balearicyachtshow.org. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

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MILLER MARINE NEWS After a strange season for many we are starting to welcome our clients back to Mallorca who have already booked into the excellent refit facilities Palma offers.

We are happy to report that yachting activities continue without restrictions and international travel to Palma is in line with other European countries and there are no quarantine restrictions on entry. Refit works are continuing as normal with local health and safety measures in place to ensure everyone remains as healthy as possible.

The city is quieter than normal without the masses of tourists but is most certainly open for business and waiting to receive visitors perhaps not with open arms and a kiss on each cheek with social distancing measures in place but certainly a wide grin behind the mask. It is a good opportunity to spend your refit season here and explore all this beautiful island has to offer.

Does anyone else feel as if this year is passing in the blink of an eye? As we begin refit season we are also focusing on preparing for any eventualities that the UK''s exit from the European Union will bring.

2020 is most certainly looking like a year to remember or as one of our Captain’s wryly commented this week, “one we all wish to forget ever happened!”

“I deal with tough mathematical questions every day but please don’t ask me to help with Brexit.“ — Stephen Hawkins A common question asked by those with vessels under the UK flag is whether they should change or if they choose for their yacht to remain under the UK authorities, where should the yacht be on 31st December 2020?

Advice about the consequences for both private and commercial vessels requires a careful evaluation based on individual circumstances and we urge our clients to seek counsel from those with a multijurisdictional approach.

Miller Marine surveyors as delegated by flag administrations are able to offer advice about the pros and cons of different flag authorities to meet the needs of the owner and/or company structure and we indeed provide the

processes for changing flag state alongside our agents, partners and leading legal counsel that we can recommend.

Talk to us about your concerns and we will certainly direct you to the right professional to suit your situation.

VAT is one of the most complex issues for yacht ownership and the anomalies between different member states application of the rules can make it a minefield for those without qualified expertise and often a headache for those that have it!

Those who own yachts via a UK entity or those registered under the UK flag should take immediate advice as to what a No Deal exit potentially means for them. This is an even more pertinent issue if VAT was paid in the UK or the yacht was imported into the UK. As the UK will no longer be part of the EU VAT system it will be treated accordingly as a third country jurisdiction for VAT and Customs.

The questions requiring clarity that we are hearing from concerned owners, managers and industry professionals are: • VAT paid yachts paid in the UK could lose their VAT paid status?

• Vessels imported into the UK will remain in free circulation or lose this post Brexit or when they leave to non-EU waters?

• Temporary Importation will be possible for yachts owned by UK residents within the EU? • UK residents will purchase yachts from EU countries without paying VAT? • Commercial vessels owned by a UK company who wish to charter in the EU may need to be re-imported post Brexit?

In addition, for Commercial yachts post Brexit, UK flagged vessels will likely be treated as a non EU flag by EU territories in respect of Charter Licences and Returned Goods Relief so we do urge our clients to seek advice when they are considering where they intend to charter and use their yacht.

If you wish to discuss any of the issues above then please contact us on +34 672043882 and we will ensure you get the correct advice. ______________________________________ Miller Marine (+34) 672 043 882

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DYT - GLOBAL YACHT TRANSPORTATION

DYT, formerly known as DOCKWISE YACHT TRANSPORT was founded in 1987. The first sailing was under the name of Wijsmuller, a shipping company that specialised in heavy, offshore bulk transport and tugboats. During the oil crisis of the 80’s, Wijsmuller was forced to find innovative new markets due to a strong decline in bulk transport. Modern yacht transport as we know it was discovered.

In 1987 the first yacht carrier, Super Servant 6 was launched. With a few technical adjustments this submersible yacht carrier was equipped with side walls made with railway sleepers. These walls allowed for the necessary protection and safety needed to shelter the yachts during transport. The company, led by Jeff and Gina Last, who, with their personal touch and creative approach, developed the idea of an on-time transport schedule and

took the company to its unique position as the preferred yacht transport provider worldwide.

Today, the foundation for this unique and safe method of shipping dedicated to the transport of yachts can be seen in the modern 658 feet Yacht Express with her high rising side walls.

Their semi-submersibles are exciting vessels.

With a unique float-on/float-off loading method, they have an average service speed of 15 knots, and a transatlantic delivery time of 14 days while carrying yachts up to 165m (541ft), loaded in impressive numbers on the carrier’s dock. The vessel is submerged into a floating marina that allows for easy loading.

When all yachts are moored in position, the yacht carrier starts her dock operation.

Once the deck is dry, the yachts are secured to the deck and are ready for a safe crossing.

During yacht transportation, the yachts are safely stowed between the yacht carriers’ spray-covers, protecting them from the elements.

During the current global pandemic DYT has remained committed to providing a consistent and reliable yacht transport service. They have adjusted their protocols to meet health and safety guidelines ensuring they keep their crew and customers safe. Over the past 7 months, both of their vessels have been in constant service between the US/MED and CARRIBEAN. The ports they service have remained unchanged and DYT have been fortunate to see their clients able to reach their ports of call.

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that the most popular destinations have not changed. What has changed is the accessibility to some of these places. They discovered that yachts who still desired to cruise changed their schedules based on what was open to them, their crew and guests and whilst the winter season remains busy, DYT has seen an overall decline in the number of yachts going to the Caribbean.

Looking ahead to the future and 2021 looks very optimistic. They have been pleased to see that each of their Spring 2021 sailings have a number of bookings secured at this time for yachts returning to the Mediterranean and they are expecting that trend to continue.

Furthermore, they are truly excited about the arrival of their new semi-submersible in June 2021, as this will give them the opportunity to serve even more clients and reach even more destinations. DYT Yacht Transports’ Mission is to serve the global yachting community with safe, reliable, and on-time Superyacht transport to the most sought after destinations in the world. True to their beginnings in 1987, whether it’s the South of France or the hottest sport fishing destinations in the Pacific, DYT is looking to broaden the horizon of yacht transport.

Their next shipment is loading 3rd Week off November From Palma To Martinique, Port Everglades, Golfito, Papeete, Auckland, Brisbane, Ensenada.

DYT’s office here in Palma, is located before STP next to Pinmar & the Port Authority and is run by the wonderful Susanne van Gelderen – Dijksterhuis. ______________________________________ DYT Yacht Transports’ www.yacht-transport.com

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FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR 2021 PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW

30th of April - 3rd of May, 2021 So far, this year’s boat show calendar has been more about the pandemic’s devilish plot twists and event cancellations than it’s been about exchanging business cards and scoping out the latest additions to the brokerage market. However, as uncertain as the events landscape may still be, there are a couple of hard promises that we can make to you, our valued visitors and exhibitors on the Balearics and around the world.

From having meetings and managing reservations to talking to industry moguls and taking a long hard look at new ways to support our exhibitors, we, the Palma Superyacht Show’s team members, have hardly been resting on our laurels. What’s more, we’re not only working tirelessly towards the show’s next edition but are also committed to hosting a show which will be stronger, and more unifying, than ever.

Another thing we can assure you is that we have our ear to the ground. The show has become what it is today as a result of our exhibitors, both past and present, and we reciprocate exhibitors’ loyalty by following and spotlighting their news on our various platforms. Astilleros de Mallorca’s extensive

refit, Ocean Independence’s yacht sales and Versilia Supply Service’s new office opening – you name it, we’ve written about it.

On the subject of our wide-ranging exhibitors, from yacht insurance specialists to companies at the forefront of sail design, 40+ of yachting’s finest companies have already signed up to take part in our 2021 edition. Generali Nautico and North Sails are two examples of such industry leaders, as are the IPM Group and Baltic Yachts.

Our bumper edition will take place from the 30th of April until the 3rd of May*, 2021 and will serve as a unique celebration of the show’s growth and place in the local and global yachting community. What’s more, charter brokers will be pleased to know that they won’t have to juggle two sets of dates next year as there will be no calendar clash with the MYBA Charter Show.

Companies keen to exhibit at the show and benefit from the exposure on our various platforms, not to mention networking opportunities during the event, are invited to get in touch with us via info@palmasuperyachtshow.com

have decided to reduce next year's event by one day in order to enhance its effectiveness. ______________________________________

* Palma International Boat Show organisers

Photography: Sofia Winghamre

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ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA COMPLETES A COMPLEX 3 PHASED REFIT PROJECT FOR A 74M SUPERYACHT COCOA BEAN

While marking its 75th anniversary in 2017, the well-known shipyard “Astilleros de Mallorca” became involved in an important refit challenge and was selected as the shipyard of choice for a 74m superyacht refit project. Now that this complex refit task has been completed, the Mallorquin yard is proud to share with us the end result.

Paul Grünig, the Project Department Manager of Astilleros de Mallorca reveals the details.

- Paul, we know that it was a 3 phased project; con you tell us how it all began?

Built in 2012 by Trinity Yachts, the beautiful 74m superyacht arrived at our premises to be restyled. In order to keep the yacht operational during the Summer season, but to also ensure the best possible control of technical specifications and associated costs, it was decided by Hydrodynamics, the Owner representative company to extend the refit project over a 3 phases period, starting in 2017.

The perfect synergy between the teams at Hydrodynamics, Astilleros de Mallorca, PINMAR and Langan Design Partners ensured the essential ingredients for reaching the desired quality and bespoke delivery times.

Over 400 professionals have worked towards the common goal of making Principal’s vision a reality.

We started in 2017 with the haul out and associated works, full replacement of waste treatment plant system, fabrication and instalment of a new composite jacuzzi and redesign of the crew mess, along with

additional maintenance works. The 2nd refit phase saw the galley and the extraction system completely redesigned and remodelled. The 3rd and crucial phase, which started in August 2019 consisted in improving the exterior styling. Our 2020 refit agenda included a full vessel repaint, done by PINMAR, Re-styling and reconfiguration of E.R. Air grills and fashion plates, New piping detail to house sides, Re-styling of transom, Antenna mast styling modifications, New deck wash lockers, Completion of ABS 5-year special survey and Extension of Superstructure Brows.

Thanks to Langan’s high quality drawings we have been able to produce construction and development plans and mapped the concerned areas. We have cut down the bulwark and re-welded the fashion plates. In addition, we integrated new stainless-steel handrails with teak cap rails. The most challenging part here was to lower the vent pipes, all under Flag and ABS rules compliance, and to fit them under the new, very limited, height of the bulwark and successfully integrate the newly remodelled passarelle door without redesigning the whole mechanism. The stern crane lead had to be modified as it is now fully integrated into the new bulwark shape

and newly designed rotating stainless steel flagstaff was manufactured in order to avoid interference with the stern crane during its manoeuvre.

Other key points of phase 3 were: - Redesign and complete reconstruction of the fashion plates including the air grills. In addition, the handrails had to be adapted to the new design.

- Redesign of the washing lockers along with the entire piping system redirecting the fuel intakes to the garage in order to improve operational area effectiveness and better functionality for the crew.

- Removal of the two countertops located on the aft bridge deck and integration into the new fashion plates 2 new fully equipped service counters (fridges, lighting, electricity, storage,…) with a BBQ which remains completely hidden when not in use.

In addition, removable wind screens have been installed.

- The bow fashion pipes have been completely redesigned and built

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- The two brows (bridge and upper deck) have been extended to lengthen the superstructure.

- A complete re-paint has been carried out with complete fairing of the affected areas.

- All discharge valves have been changed from the AISI standard to the DIN standard by changing all the distant pipes and flanges.

- All the cranes, gangway, ladders, doors, etc. have been dismantled in order to carry out maintenance repairs and to carry out the complete re-paint being reinstalled at the end.

In parallel, with the reform the ABS special 5-year survey, Hull and Machinery had to be completed.

- Paul, one of the biggest challenges refit project, especially with such a implementation time, is the deadline. did you cope with this having to deal Covid-19?

of a long How with

The project deadlines were, from the very beginning, very stretched. We had to coordinate the structural reform (all the hot works) with a complete paint system application from PINMAR, subsequently having to work in areas with different delivery dates and on a partial delivery basis. In this way, we optimized the planning and reduced the margin of complications to a minimum. Our professional management and coordination have proven to be efficient even when challenged with the Covid-19 pandemic, which

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resulted in only 6 weeks delay, the scheduled project duration being 10 months.

Another challenging process has been the ability to start the engineering process (scanning, construction drawings and cutting files) before starting the building. It is quite common to not consider the engineering process in the refit period, so it is very important to properly schedule the wholetime frame according to the actual project needs and timings. ______________________________________ Velislava Ilieva PR & Marketing Manager Astilleros de Mallorca

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THE LANGUAGE OF THE CLOUDS They are generally considered impertinent. The welcomed white cloud, with the appearance of a cotton flake that sometimes shows itself in an early summer evening and allows us to alleviate the solar hammering that burns us, that is probably the only really welcome cloud. I say “in general” because there are the clouds of the farmer, those of the life cycle of nature. And the ones that scare us, where thunder is formed, those that were believed to carry the Gods inside them who manifested their anger by riddling us with lightning and making us realize how mortal we were. That was until Benjamin Franklin lifted his kite and blew all the Olympians together, proving that these were not divine spears but electricity on messy rides.

I was always attracted to clouds: how they change shape, the colours they acquire depending on the time of day. . . Remember the movie "Girl with a Pearl Earring"? Johannes Vermeer, the Dutch painter from Delft, asked his maid what colour the clouds were. She (Scarlett Johansson, gorgeous) answered him - white, everyone knows - and, asking Vermeer to take a good look, she discovers that they were a little blue, had some pink, and some ochre tint. Sometimes I see an unusual cloud and I take a photo of it. My wife, one of those days when she saw me pointing to the sky where nothing could be seen, and having myself turned 60, asked me - do I have to worry?

I remember the day the tornado passed through Palma. I was at the Moll Vell and I saw that there was something strange in the sky. I took photos until darkness prevented me from continuing. In the photos you can see how the tornado was formed.

Clouds speak to the navigator. And they speak to it in a near language both in time and space, since, if we see a cloud at mid-height, it is because we have it relatively close. If it has

very soft but well-defined edges, as if it were a smoked glass sculpture, we know that the wind is coming, and strong.

In the Windward Islands of the Caribbean, between Guadeloupe and Grenada, the socalled "channels" or passages between islands are between 30 and 40 miles, the distance between Mahón and Cala Ratjada. When one sails in a sailboat up to 15m in length the horizon is about 8 to 10 miles away, the destination (the next island) is not seen when the crossing begins. But over those islands, the majority volcanic like Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Lucia or Saint Vincent, clouds always hang, fed by the humid and hot air of the jungle below. You can sail without a compass, just aim at the only clouds you will see on the horizon, which were already there when

D'Esnambuc took Martinique for the French and when the English defended the Diamond Rock (they defeated them by leaving rum on a little beach). Mont Pelée in Martinique is always crowned by a cloud, its top has rarely been seen. It erupted in 1902, killing the 30,000 inhabitants of St Pierre, at the time the island's capital. Only one prisoner locked in an underground cell was saved. In 1984, while I was chartering there, one day the mountain dawned without the cloud. The whole island was scared. Few people slept that night. Caribbean rites and customs still form an important part of the lives of these people.

And that missing cloud occupied, that day, the minds and hearts of the locals. ______________________________________

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CASTING OFF

AENIB’s most important mission is to look after the yachting sector’s interests in our islands.

This is why from the beginning we were against the APB’s tax, and this is why we have decided to take it to the courts. There is no sense that, in the middle of a crisis, a tax like this is passed.

And it is not only the tax, we are also talking about the time-consuming bureaucracy. It is unclear and unacceptable for many of us.

new president of APEAM. We also wish him every success in this new stage.

The AENIB appeals for the APB’s tax to yachting companies

Our position is clear: we do not want to negotiate the conditions’ sheet. We want this tax to be postponed, as it has been done in other communities, until definitely knocking it down in Madrid, with the help of ANEN and our human and material resources together.

Negotiating this atrocity is to condemn a certain number of companies, workers, and selfemployers to its closure and unemployment.

We are not going to collaborate with it, and we trust that Justice will determine that we are right. We struggled greatly to stand up after the crisis that happened some years ago, and we do not want to be sunk due to a political decision.

Among other things, we would like to value the work done. Different activities will start that will help to boost our activity. This is the case of the Balearic Yacht Show, the first virtual boat show in our community. We hope to be a positive experience, as well as it revitalizes the yacht sector in such agitated moments.

Anyway, we value the commercial of the Palma Boat Show 2021, and, as every year, we remind the Administrations that the Advisory Council of the Boat Show should lead the voice, even more in these moments. We do not think it is necessary to remember what was the result, when the administrations turned their back on companies and exhibitors. We also have to point out the positive result when a protagonist role has been given to us, because thanks to us, the Palma Boat Show has reawakened.

Our agenda has always been transparent: we only care for our companies’ and workers’ welfare, without personalisms or any other economic interest. We do not have any problem to undig the battleaxe when there are issues with the administration. We only care about our associates. Thanks to them, we are the biggest Yachting Management in Balearic, and we have proved that, all together, we can turn Balearic into a better place.

Finally, we would like to congratulate Francesc Antich, because he has been appointed as the new APB’s president. We wish him every success. We would also like to remind Mr. Antich the impact of our companies and yachting aficionados in the APB’s coffers. We ask him that his new Administration Council be a reflection of our Island’s States sports reality. We would also like to congratulate Santiago Mayor, for being appointed as the

Our container inside STP is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 0930-1030 to receive donations of food, toiletries, bedding, toys, cleaning materials etc.

Alternatively please donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1xm2p6502o All proceeds will be used to buy food for the homeless and hungry

See website or Facebook for details, or contact Nick Entwisle (+34) 619 117 937 nick@yachtinggivesback.com www.yachtinggivesback.com

The AENIB (Association of Nautical Companies of Balearic) has filed an appeal for a judicial review against the decision of the Administration Council of the APB (Port Authority of Balearic). The APB is implementing a tax of 1,5% on the total of the bill, to companies that carry out repair and maintenance works, in ports of general interest, no matter if they are dry docks, clubs or marinas.

According to what Gaceta Náutica has been able to know, the complaint lodged by the AENIB, has the support of the Confederation of Business Associations of Balearic (CAEB). They claim that this ‘tax’ has formal flaws, such as not having an economic study that justifies it, and it impedes the development of the yacht sector in a very delicate moment, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the drop of activity in ports and dry docks.

The ‘tax’ responds to a command from the Law of State Ports, and, according to the APB, its non-implementation would be illegal.

Juan Gual suggested that the associations were urging him to fail to act. Nonetheless, other port authorities have not implemented it to protect the companies that operate in their facilities.

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EVO FOCUSES A SPOTLIGHT ON SPANISH WATERS

After 10 years of delivering passion for yachting, we are delighted to announce that EVO is still here to stay and is stronger than ever. We are happy to be here taking care of you, your vessel and your crew, in our home, Spain. Our focus and vision are clear – to excel, as we always have, in assisting yachts with everything they may require whilst in Spanish waters.

Due to the current situation we considered that further steps needed to be made. This why we have taken the decision to move forward on our own and independently from the Acquera Group.

At EVO we are the Spanish specialists, and we continue to deliver a full range of quality yacht services exclusively in Spain. If you know EVO, you will know that we are fully dedicated to offering the most efficient solutions for the owner, captain, crew, and guests’ needs.

Our way of working is still in our DNA and is

pure EVO style: friendly and professional, open and warm-hearted, distinguished and sincere, and always aligned with a spirit of service and lifestyle of passion.

We are the same professional team as always, and we remain at the leading edge of innovation and sustainable infrastructures demanded by the superyacht industry. Our extensive network of contacts, great expertise and wide range in-house resources ensure an optimum yachting experience, whether you are docked in Barcelona, Balearics or beyond!

We really look forward to continuing working with you. Please note that as from now, you will receive emails from Evolution Yacht Agents and our domain has changed to the original.

Navigate Spain with EVO EVOlution Yachts is a registered yacht agent offering a comprehensive and bespoke service to superyachts in all major Spanish ports.

They provide an in-depth knowledge of the local superyacht market as well as the Spanish navigational and customs regulations.

Their extensive network of contacts, great expertise and wide range in-house resources make them the number one yacht agent to choose when entering Spanish waters. ______________________________________ EVOlution info@evolutionagents.com

LI-ION BATTERY WARNING Following the recent report of a fire on-board a yacht in Loano Marina, Italy which raises the possibility of battery charging as a potential cause, this article is issued to remind all yachts of the safety precautions to be adopted when charging Lithium-Ion batteries.

Lithium-Ion batteries are being used in all manner of devices, from e-cigarettes and water toys to powering cars and ships. With the increase in use of these batteries there is a related increase in their failure, some with catastrophic results. When a Li-Ion battery goes into thermal runaway the temperature can increase to an extremely high level very quickly with no way to interrupt the chemical reaction causing a resultant fire or explosion.

Gasses produced by a lithium-Ion battery due to thermal runaway are a dangerous mixture with highly explosive, hazardous and toxic components released. Even with careful consideration and utilising the recommendations below, dealing with a Li-Ion battery fire should be discussed and practiced on board.

We recommend the following be implemented to mitigate against possible Li-Ion battery fires: • Only use quality certified batteries which have been constructed to ISO, CE or equivalent

standard and not cheap imitations.

• Use chargers with the correct output required for the battery being charged.

• Always check the device/battery and charger for damage prior to use.

• Disconnect any charger or battery that is hot or deformed.

• Never charge batteries on or near anything flammable.

• Do not leave batteries unattended while on charge where possible.

Further to the above recommendations, Li-Ion

batteries should not be charged too rapidly, fully discharged or overcharged. They are also sensitive to high and low temperatures.

Any battery that has been stressed in any way should be handled with extreme caution.

Flag States and Insurance Companies alike are becoming increasingly concerned with the care of Li-Ion batteries on-board yachts.

As many yachts commence winter maintenance or shipyard periods, extreme care should be adopted when looking after Li-Ion batteries.

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THE NEW LOOK PINMAR YACHT SUPPLY TEAM ARE HERE FOR YOU It has been a summer of change at Pinmar’s Yacht Supply division, centred around a realignment of its strategy with greater focus on servicing the evolving purchasing needs of superyachts. During these unprecedented times, there has been a shift from traditional retail and ad hoc purchasing to the adoption of more strategic buying practices supported by digital communications and transactions. Like most businesses, superyachts are streamlining their supply chain by selecting key suppliers who can provide them a fast, efficient, and personalised service, with direct delivery to the yacht’s current or future location.

Pinmar Yacht Supply’s flagship superyacht retail store inside MB92 Barcelona has had a major reform which enhances the experience for yacht crews, including a Bosun’s Corner specialising in deck supplies and equipment.

The retail stores in Palma and STP in Mallorca have also been undergoing substantial reforms to create a better experience for clients and to provide facilities for Pinmar Yacht Supply account managers to meet with superyacht captains and crew to discuss their purchasing requirements. The retail stores will continue to service the daily chandlery needs of yachts in refit, carrying a focused range of key marine brands, offering products such as paint, deck consumables and maintenance materials.

The fresh new Pinmar Yacht Supply branding is now carried across digital media, shops, retail partners, distribution centres and the delivery fleet, reinforcing its position as the preferred superyacht chandler – wherever you may be.

An exciting new leadership team has been created to support these changes, with Luis Bestard recently promoted to General Manager after 12 years in the company. Having started as a junior storeman, his impressive journey through the organisation has seen him gain experience in every side of the business with a clear understanding of the superyacht supply chain. “Our goal for this new era of Pinmar Yacht Supply is to better forecast the supply needs of our clients, streamline our services for yachts and to have closer contact with our clients in the future” explains Luis.

Closely supporting Luis in his new role is Liz Wood, Head of Yacht Sales, whose experience

in the industry and product knowledge is invaluable. Liz and her team will implement the new yacht centric service model, allocating each yacht with a dedicated account manager responsible for delivering a personalised supply service from quoting through to delivery. “I am excited about the new focus of PYS and its move towards an easier, more personalised process for superyacht captains and their teams” says Liz. A key part of the new yacht strategy is the collaboration of Pinmar’s supply division with its coatings division, where the commercial teams in both Palma and Barcelona are taking a larger role in offering supply services to yachts under refit – Matt Campi will support Barcelona and Manu Ayme will support Palma.

To create synergy for their clients, yachts undergoing refit works with Pinmar can also take advantage of special refit tariffs offered by Pinmar Yacht Supply and will benefit from the vast product and technical knowledge of the specialist Supply team.

Pinmar Yacht Supply is geared up for the coming season and looks forward to exceeding your supply expectations. If you would like to make an order or need product advice don’t hesitate to contact the team at sales@ pinmaryachtsupply.com, by phone on +34 971 713 744 or WhatsApp +34 661 876 289. ______________________________________ sales@pinmaryachtsupply.com (+34) 971 713 744 WhatsApp (+34) 661 876 289 For further Information: Luis Bestard, General Manager, PYS luis.bestard@pinmaryachtsupply.com Liz Wood, Head of Yacht Sales, PYS liz.wood@pinmaryachtsupply.com Manu Ayme, Head of Sales, Pinmar manu.ayme@gygroup.com Matt Campi, General Manager, Pinmar BCN matt.campi@gygroup.com Ian Douglas, Group Marketing Manager ian.douglas@gygroup.com

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SOVREN CREW SETTING THE STANDARD WITH NEW YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT SYSTEM

The world is changing, and whilst there are many running to keep up, there are some who are ahead of the game, and they are always the ones to watch.

Sovren Crew is one such company that started their adaptation and renewal prior to the necessity of the lockdown. The company announces the launch of their new, groundbreaking system for yacht crew recruitment with a myriad of features never before seen in this niche market.

When Dovaston was acquired by the Sovren Group in 2014 , the well-established agency was a leader of its time and became the building blocks of Sovren Crew. The motto of Fred Dovaston’s company was ‘setting the standard’ and now, as the Dovaston name is respectfully put out to pasture, the Sovren team remain committed to that maxim and are setting new standards as they move forward and take recruitment into the new world.

The concept was presented to a development team last year and the build has been carefully managed to include features that are unrivalled in yacht recruitment. The system is arguably as future proof as it possibly can be and is robust in its simplification of the service that can be provided to yacht owners, management companies, captains and crew and brings unique benefits.

Industry first The concept of rewards has been tried by others before, with varying degrees of success, however the Sovren team take this idea and

bring it to all levels of system user, from yacht to crew individually.

limited to, their general intelligence, critical reasoning, motivation and personality profile.

Rewards are available to the yacht with their management agreement, at an industry progressive level. A three tier system is in place where a potential maximum of 10% of the spend is allocated to the reward scheme.

The ultimate aim is to build an entire harmonious crew, compatible and united, thus minimising conflict and ensuring a safe and happy yacht.

Crew also earn reward points, simply through maintaining their profile, keeping it up to date, accurate and checking in to locations to take advantage of new placements when they’re ready for a move. The system will be a secure platform for their CV, certificates, awards and service testimonials and allows the Sovren team to inform them of new placement opportunities, to issue reminders for expiring certificates or medicals, recommend training and services and provide hints, tips and advice for any location.

Reward points can be allocated for training, recruitment, shopping and travel as well as services provided by the Sovren Group of companies. Should the reward points be unallocated at the end of the year, chosen charities will benefit and each new year will start the reward points system with a fresh balance.

Intelligent systems Using artificial intelligence for psychometric evaluations, the goal is to build the elements of a candidate’s profile that is challenging to present on even the most well-designed of CVs. The Sovren Crew agents will highlight the candidates’ attributes including, but not

The new system boasts an in-built due diligence system to ensure the Sovren Crew team can guarantee the authenticity of the candidates.

Safeguarding a crew is paramount, and with these checks automatically in place, the team are assured that the candidate placed on the yacht is genuine and will be an asset to the yacht and crew.

Reality CV To bridge time zones and the challenges faced by travel restrictions and border closures, video profiles will be created for the candidates so their character can shine through and provide a reality boost to their application. It has never been possible to add an infectious laugh, an easy smile or a twinkle in the eye to a CV, and this is why the Sovren Crew team are providing this opportunity within the recruitment process, to further engage and aid the decisions of crew placement.

Agents within Sovren crew will be meeting with candidates both face to face in the Palma office, and virtually, to ensure the existing database is up to date, to guarantee the continued efficiency of their system and ensure strict adherence to the guidelines for data protection. It was important from the original concept that the system’s platform be easy to navigate, user friendly, secure and engaging and the site that launches under sovrencrew. com provides that, and more.

The first phase introduces this innovative concept to the yachting industry and will be followed with full integration with the yacht management, training, wellness and events activities of the group.

For further information on the system and how you, your yacht and your crew can benefit, contact Warren Groombridge on +34 971 677 375, arrange a visit or pop in at the Palma office at Carrer d’Espartero 8, 07014 Palma. ______________________________________ Sovren Crew www.sovrencrew.com (+34) 971 677 375

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SHIP TO SHORE – OSCAR BERKENBOSCH After the Tsunami, I got repatriated back to Holland. I was flown back in a military plane, on a stretcher. After 10 months rehabilitation in Holland, I decided to travel again but this time to the Caribbean man…

I set up a business in Trinidad & Tobago, doing underwater filming for a promotional video for their tourist board. I also worked on a German documentary about diving and the marine life in Tobago focusing on Hammerhead sharks.

After 2 years, in 2007 I got itchy feet again and moved to St. Maarten where my real connection with the “Superyacht” industry began.

I kept working in underwater filming, but I branched out to private diving courses for yacht crew. Underwater filming was slow, so I did some promotional videos for yachts and ended up obtaining my Yacht Master Offshore ticket so I could start to work with yacht deliveries and charters.

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

I worked in interior design for many years and then in 2000, I decided to change my career path completely. I trained and became a qualified PADI diving instructor as this was my one-way ticket out of Holland as I was young (and foolish) and wanted to travel the world!

My diving took me to the Maldives and later to Egypt.

2003 brought with it, my first real experience of living and working on a boat. I successfully ran a diving safari boat in the most southern atoll just north of the Equator in the Maldives.

I did this for one year and did four to five dives a day with clients.

Around September 2004, I moved to Phuket in Thailand, where I worked as an underwater cameraman for diving tourism until the devastating tsunami struck on boxing day! I must lead a charmed life, as the night before, I had a serious motorbike accident which meant I did not go to work that fateful day!

The dive centre and everything on the beach completely disappeared! The earthquake registered 9.4 on the Richter scale. Luckily, I was in hospital otherwise I would have been on that beach!

After 5 years living on St. Maarten, I moved back to Europe and sought opportunities in Malta where I continued to do multiple yacht deliveries. I also started working charters as well as a transatlantic crossing to Brazil.

Whilst in Malta, I got asked to join a shoot for UK TV, Channel 5 featuring U-boat Worx who build submarines for Superyachts. In Malta I also got involved with 4G data services which would come to help me later on in my career!

In 2015 I moved to Mallorca and continued the services with 4G for yachts as Malta was too small. I also worked as a freelance charter skipper for Sunsail and other charter companies.

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

After many deliveries, I decided one of my key strengths is working on my own initiative and not necessarily as part of a team/crew!

It was also time for me to have a home and put down some roots for the future! I decided on Mallorca because of the international community, Spanish culture and laid- back lifestyle! Plus, I love the wine!

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

Now I have to drive and search for parking!

(In St. Maarten, I owned a car but didn’t use it for over a year as I went everywhere with my tender!) No in all seriousness, everyone will miss the money and the “Superyacht” lifestyle and the way everything is provided for you!

You don’t have to shop, your meals are cooked, your laundry is done and there is no cleaning involved in your day to day life! This changes rapidly when you come on shore!

I also really miss the sea! There is nothing better than “Vitamin Sea!” What was the best thing about it?

I don’t work for a yacht “owner” anymore and enjoy my personal time spent on my finca, the land, the pool and the garden! I love being able to host BBQ’s and get togethers’ with my friends! I also enjoy the freedom to work from home and on reflection, I much prefer being shore based although I still treasure the yachting memories!

as I still get to work within the industry, but in a land-based role.

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

I am based in Palma but sell RoamingExpert’s range of tariffs across all of Spain and Malta.

Before the COVID-19 lockdown, I travelled to different marinas, yacht shows & events, to promote RoamingExpert’s services using my industry knowledge and contacts. Hopefully in 2021 lockdown will have eased and I will be able to begin to travel again.

Working on yachts gives you a great income, so save some! As when you finally make the move to land, life is very different, and you have to work harder to cover all your expenses and live the same lifestyle! ______________________________________ Interview By Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

What do you miss most about yachting?

Wearing no shoes and always in shorts! Being at sea is always special, I love sailing and the marine life! I still dive but for my own pleasure!

What do you do now?

Since 2017, I am the face of RoamingExpert in Palma de Mallorca. I work as a Communications Consultant to supply their range of mobile roaming solutions.

RoamingExpert offers a range of affordable and flexible data only tariffs and crew plans, ideal for the yachting industry. My position as Communications Consultant is perfect for me

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LEARNING ON THE JOB How much learning do we expect our crew to do once they are in a job? According to research, most of it!

To ensure that real learning takes place and endures, apply the 70 : 20 : 10 rule. With so much emphasis on courses and qualifications, it’s easy to think that crew are getting all the development they need off the yacht.

Integrating both formal and informal training, is a more holistic and enduring way to learn and develop new skills and behaviours.

• 70% from real life and on-the-job experiences, tasks and problem solving. This is the most important aspect.

• 20% from feedback and from watching and working with role models.

• 10% from formal training. Sadly this is all they are likely to recall, remember that term, ‘skill fade’?

The model was created in the 1980s by three researchers and authors, Morgan McCall, Michael M. Lombardo and Robert A. Eichinger.

The model continues to be widely used by many organisations across the globe. The authors believe that hands-on experience (the 70%) is the most important, because it enables individuals to discover and refine their skills, in a ‘live’ context. They can also learn from their mistakes and can often receive immediate feedback on their performance, whether that be from you or self-reflection. Their decision making will improve, many of the decisions we make use mental models developed through real time experience, rather than theory learnt in the classroom.

The 20% comes through a range of activities that include social learning, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning and learning from others. Encouragement and feedback are important elements of this valuable learning method.

The formula holds that only 10 percent of professional development comes from the traditional formal classroom environment, which may be a surprise to many!

The question is how are you going to implement

this 90% of on board learning and development for crew? Perhaps the first question should be – “Am I going to create a learning culture on board?” Once the answer is “yes”, it may not be as onerous as it at first appears.

• Earmark 30 minutes each week for crew development

There are many ways to help create the learning culture on board:-

So as a senior crew member if you are wondering how responsible you are for your junior crew’s learning … It’s a lot! 90%. Make a commitment this winter to try out a couple of extra ways to increase your crew’s learning and development.

• Developing a buddy system and already you are providing a mentoring and learning environment. Whether they are actually doing or just watching and listening, they are learning • Job and knock – could turn into Job & learn!

Perhaps it is Thursday afternoons, for n hour or so to learn something new • Ask someone junior to run a 15 minute tool box talk – the NHS have been running a system for years where a student will – watch one : do one : teach one (surgical operations – thankfully supervised!)

• Hold monthly 1:1’s and ensure everyone has a current action plan in place, and that includes you!

• When crew return from a course, get them to demonstrate or teach others, some of their new found knowledge.

• Go out of your way to give crew regular feedback – both positive and developmental.

Impact Crew will support you to create the right culture for your yacht.

We specialise in providing team and leadership development, along with other management consultancy services. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE answer is no. So why would you say that to yourself now? Stop it! Be your own guardian.

Now look forward to your older self, when you are an old person and looking back at yourself as you are now, what do you think you will see? Youth, vigour, good looks, intelligence, creativity, passion? Whatever it may be, see that in yourself NOW. Now is when it matters most.

In my role as a coach and mentor I am very aware that the biggest challenge for most of the women and men I work with, is their confidence in their own abilities.

Often called ‘imposter syndrome’ this is true of even the most senior and successful people.

Ironically, even though my life is spent coaching or teaching others to find ways to interact with each other in teams, and as leaders, I still find have to work on my own confidence in certain aspects of my life. Professionally I am confident and comfortable, but personally I am subject to the same insecurities as everyone else.

Having studied this subject academically and ‘in real life’ I have learned some things that I would like to share, they might help you if you have confidence issues.

1. Feelings are not facts 2. Emotion is stronger than logic 3. STAY – Stop Thinking About Yourself 4. Perspective – we all have our own 5. Rear view (four-year-old self) versus windscreen (future-self) thinking 6. Be your own bestie 7. Practice makes perfect

but if you know how to target them you can get them under control and allow logic to take the lead again. When you are thinking about how to deal with a situation, present yourself at that all important interview or have the conversation you have been avoiding and your emotions, or feelings are getting in the way, find a way to overcome them and move forward with facts and logic in your armoury!

3. STAY – Stop Thinking About Yourself!

This has been so helpful for me. We get so wrapped up in what other people might be thinking about us, what they might want from us, what we are doing, how we look etc. etc.

If you think about this from the perspective of FACTS and LOGIC, they are probably doing exactly the same thing! So, they are NOT looking at you, thinking about you etc. they are thinking about themselves.

Here are some insights into how you can build your own confidence, and, by sharing these tips, help build the confidence of others.

When you pull yourself out of your introspection and focus on the person in front of you, make it all about them, ask them questions, be curious, give compliments etc. it makes the biggest difference. It stops being about you and starts being about them and that is incredibly powerful when you are trying to make a good impression, find out what happened, learn something or make friends. It also takes the pressure off you and that gives you the chance to be brave.

1. Feelings are not facts.

4. Perspective, we all have our own.

Our lack of confidence is often the result of the way we feel about something and that feeling will often stem from a belief. Our beliefs are not inherent, we aren’t born with them, we learn them. The good news is that if we have learnt a belief, we can learn a new one! So, if you feel that you are not good enough, brave enough, interesting enough or the right age or gender to be successful at something, that is not fact. It may be a feeling attached to a belief that you can change.

When thinking factually and logically and putting others first, you can also remind yourself that we are all different and have our own perspectives about what is right, wrong, good and bad. Don’t take it personally if someone doesn’t agree with your point of view, your beliefs or how you view the world.

We are all entitled to our own perspective, the important thing is that we don’t impose our view. Simply agree with their right to their perspective and assert that you have the right to yours. Agree to disagree and move on. Don’t let this erode your confidence, it is not about you and it is not personal.

2. Emotion is stronger than logic.

Think of the story of David and Goliath, (if you don’t know the story, it is a bible story, you will find it on google) it is about how a small man without armour or sophisticated weaponry brought down the big man who was tooled up and fully armoured, with a targeted blow with his catapult! I think of that when there is a battle between emotion and logic. Logic is David, emotion is Goliath. Our emotional responses seem so much bigger and stronger

5. Rear view (four-year-old self) versus windscreen (future-self) thinking.

Visualise your four-year-old self, weren’t you cute? You would have been optimistic and excited about the future and also vulnerable and in need of kindness and protection. Would you look at that child and tell them they were ugly or stupid or not good enough? I hope the

If you want proof that this helps, look at pictures of you from a year, two years, five years ago. Often, we say ‘oh wow, look how young I was!’. I look at photos of from 10 years ago and think ‘wow, I looked so young and I have achieved so much since’. I know that what I see in the mirror now, will one day be a photograph or memory that prompts the same response. That helps me to have a more positive view of myself which in turn helps with my confidence.

6. Be your own bestie What does a best friend do for you? They know your history and they don’t judge you. They give perspective on situations. They tell you the truth and tell you off when your behaviour is not serving you. They big you up and tell you what you are good at and what is great about you. If you were your own best friend what would you say to yourself? Be that person.

The most self-confident people I know do not rely on others for their strength and selfesteem, they provide it for themselves, hence self-confidence.

7. Practice makes perfect Think of confidence as a wall made up from separate bricks. Each brick represents a time when you did something and it went well.

When you are starting something new, or are still young and inexperienced you will have a low and small wall. That means that is something happens to knock your confidence wall it could completely destroy it. The more you can get yourself out there and doing the things that challenge you and push you the more bricks you will accumulate. Over time you will build a wall that is tall and deep and strong and when something happens to knock your confidence wall it will only make a very small chink in your wall and not destroy the whole thing. The trick to building confidence is not to let the initial knocks stop you from collecting those bricks. Practice, practice, practice!

If you are interested in learning how to overcome some of the challenges to your own self-confidence or have questions please do get in touch. Just drop us a line ahoy@crew-glue. com to arrange a complimentary consultation. _____________________________________ Sara Ballinger sara@crew-glue.com www.crew-glue.com

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FROM THE BILGE Winter is coming, a phrase usually associated with a popular TV show and said in angst has become a jovial saying in my Engine Room and many across the globe too I suspect.

The moment you get to the end of the summer and the realisation that the idea of an easy winter with a short worklist swiftly disappeared within week two of summer, the moment you can actually start to remove all manner of questionable work arounds, some of which I’m surprised lasted weeks and not minutes.

I’ve had a seasons long war with a number of systems on the boat, the three primary candidates have been our Italian tender, the port generator and aircon systems, those three systems alone have demanded more expletives, more late nights, more parts and workarounds than the remainder of the boat and I cannot wait to get in there and put an end to the purgatory.

One must remember though, as winter does come, that we must look after ourselves, often this industry can become all encompassing, you can strain relationships to breaking points and you can just easily forget about yourself all together until you realise that actually you’re not in a great place.

A few weeks ago we found ourselves at a lull for a few weeks waiting for the final charter of the season on a relatively remote island in

Eastern Europe. This put me in a pretty bad place, I couldn’t do the engineering work so desperately needed, yet we were so close to winter, I couldn’t go as far as the mainland in case the boss rocked up unannounced and I found myself in those weeks in effect without purpose and staggeringly lonely, almost home sick, which is a soul destroying situation for me personally and I was at the point where I didn’t want to shower, see people or even get out of bed.

Fortunately, I realised these markers as mental

health and I go a long way back. I spoke to my considerably better half, which made me feel instantly better and my legend of a captain reached out to a best friend, of which I did not know about, who organised a zoom call with others which immediately made the last week of this lull easier and I found the bounce in my step again.

So whilst winter is indeed here for some of us coming for the rest and we do what we do, don’t forget about yourself whilst doing so.

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INVISIBLE CREW'S MISSION

For over 10 years now it has been Invisible Crew's mission "to streamline and professionalise crew operations on luxury yachts between 50ft and 100ft." In this size bracket, owners are often new to having crew and for some captains it is their first captain's position. Two wrongs don't make a right, so that is where we offer guidance.

By streamlining we mean preventing the glitches and pitfalls in a yacht's operations that our experience allows us to foresee. The owner - crew relationship is often off on a bad start when the contract, or worse, no contract at all is put together. When both parties expect things that don't materialise, disappointment is just around the corner. Many crew - owner relationships run the risk of hampered communications. When crew disagree with a request or a statement from the owners but don't know how to deal with that, afraid of upsetting them, the relationship starts to fester. We mediate between our crews and our clients and having more than 10 years experience working with several clients, as well as having been in the position of the crews, our opinions and ideas generally resonate with both parties. This obviously increases longevity and generally creates a more pleasant work environment. Our clients are grateful for not having to go into staff meetings during their holidays!

To professionalise the operations we put structures in place that assist the captains and crews. When crew know clearly and specifically what is expected from them, it makes their life easier. And of course it gives the best result which makes both owner and crew happy. This is why we provide clear instructions through our Code Of Practice. Our Code Of Practice

is an amazingly valuable document that we're currently updating again, as we do every year.

It's a complete manual for Pocket Superyacht crew. In a detailed fashion it covers subjects such as the exact responsibilities of each crew member towards the owner, the yacht, and towards each other. It also states our responsibility as management towards the crew and owner. We have to assure our clients that our crews are familiar with our Code Of Practice. To make sure our crews implement the content of the Code, we make sure they agree with all the practices and understand why they should be in place.

Armed with our ongoing support, the crew can perform at their best. The Code Of Practice improves their knowledge and skill. Our maintenance plans keep them organised. Our list of preferred suppliers, based on previous experiences with these companies, points them in the direction of the best industry professionals. They can confidently take decisions related to expenditure. We help them carry that responsibility. When they need additional crew, they know we will send professionals who know what they are doing.

Our crews can openly express their thoughts to us. Sometimes we offer a different point of view, sometimes we renegotiate the issue with the owner for them. This works in the other direction as well of course.

The end goal for us is always to have a happy crew that stays, because it's a crucial element of providing worry-free Pocket Superyacht ownership. ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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HRCREW PALMA – A DIFFERENT WAY OF RECRUITMENT In 2018 Palma welcomed Hill Robinson, the industry’s largest independent yacht management firm. An integral part of Palma office is their specialist crew recruitment department HRCrew. They can source and place superyacht crew the world over.

There is a reason why Hill Robinson chose Palma. World-beating facilities have made Mallorca a magnet for refit. As the port base to thousands of both motor and sailing yachts, many crew make Mallorca their home.

Hill Robinson’s recruitment team bring experience to HRCrew. Like many of her colleagues, Rosa Rodrigo served aboard top tier superyachts and understands the mentality needed to form a tight knit team at sea.

In her earlier career, Rosa served as a Crew Recruiter and from there moved on board to learn the internal workings of being a crew member. She sailed as far as New Zealand, rising to the position of Chief Stewardess, before finally stepping ashore coming back to her roots as a Crew Specialist, bringing her journey full circle.

Due to the growing demand for crew in Palma, her colleague Verónica Martinez joined Hill Robinson's HRCrew team as Crew Administrator. Veronica is fluent in English, German, Spanish and Catalan and also learnt Russian in her spare time.

Both Rosa and Veronica embody the HRCrew ethos: ‘Love the sea, Love your job!’ By conducting seminars with Palma-based Captains and crew, they have added a layer of interactivity and support to yacht recruitment.

Their varied seminar topics have included health and wellbeing, tax advice for crew, interior training and team dynamics.

and crew training programs, alongside commonly asked questions concerning salary, social security, CV templates as well as news and events.

A sister agency to HRCrew, this division sources staff for land-based properties such as private estates as well as maritime industry shore based positions.

The relaunched website also showcases the experience of 12 strong HRCrew team. This recruitment squad combines 80 years’ of experience. The team works across the four epicentres of yachting: Palma, Antibes, Fort Lauderdale and Gold Coast, Australia. Having a worldwide presence allows HRCrew to attend to staffing issues 24/7, from the Pacific to the Polar regions.

Just one question remains. When do we pack? ______________________________________

When it comes to staff selection, two final factors mark HRCrew out from the field.

Adapting to the current times, Rosa and her team have found new ways to keep crew engaged. A series of ‘Interactive Crew Chats’ take place weekly on a Zoom-based platform, with the focus on helping crew to grow and develop their yachting careers. To sign up and be part of one of these chats, Follow HRCrew on Instagram and Facebook.

Firstly, Hill Robinson’s yacht management service allows HRCrew to source trusted staff from within the wider fleet. Secondly, they understand how vital crew selection is to the smooth-running and overall success of a yacht. They place hundreds of crew every year and ensure the highest standards are met under MLC.

Hill Robinson’s HRCrew division has benefitted from another addition. The recently relaunched HRCrew.com website details industry advice

There’s a final note to write home about. Hill Robinson have proved so adept at sourcing crew that in 2020, they set up HREliteRecruit.

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COLLISION RULES The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS) or COLREGS (abbreviation based on collision regulations), form the basis of the rules that apply to every vessel on the sea, from kayaks to mega-tankers.

There is a common perception that the ocean is a big place and that collisions rarely happen.

Although there may be some truth in this, there are exceptions to the rule, resulting in the occurrence of incidents that could have been avoided had the IRPCS been applied correctly. Incidents that can cost millions of dollars, cause fatalities and have a huge impact on the environment.

When teaching maritime students, I often say "You can't have a collision at sea and not be at fault". I justify this based on, but not limited to, the following: IRPCS: Rule 1 - Application (a) These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels.

Rule 2 - Responsibility (a) Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules.

Rule 3 - General Definitions (a) The word "vessel" includes every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

PART B - Section I Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule 4 - Application Rules in this Section apply in any condition of visibility Rule 5 - Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions, so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.

Rule 6 - Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision, and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

Rule 7 - Risk of Collision (a) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist.

Rule 8 - Action to Avoid Collision (a) Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the Rules of this

Part and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.

Rule 16 - Action by Give-way Vessel Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

Rule 17 - Action by Stand-on Vessel (a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed. (a) (ii) The latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these Rules. (b) When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.

My summary of the above: It is my view that if the rules are understood and observed, it is impossible to have a collision with another vessel, and not be responsible for at least some of the blame. In simple terms the following statements will not exonerate a master from their responsibility: "I just didn't see them" "I couldn't slow down in time" "I had right of way" Some of the most important things I aim to impart to my students, is the need for an effective look-out, choosing an appropriate speed, identifying whether a risk of collision exists and, if it does, taking appropriate, early action in a bold manner, so as to make ones intentions clear. Being decisive, is also very important, so as to avoid the situation where you are walking down the street, only to bump into someone after the dance of 'should I go left, or should I go right'.

While preparing to write this article, I have watched a number of AIS animations where ships have collided and I’ve read several accident reports.

As an example of an event that recurs regularly, rather than using a specific incident, I’ve created a hypothetical situation, as there are

often multiple factors involved in such events and it can take many years to investigate an accident before the report becomes available.

Let’s use Palma Bay as our location, with a cruise ship (CS) heading out of Palma, on a southerly course , and a large motor yacht (MY) on a reciprocal or near reciprocal course, northbound for Palma. The conditions are fair, and in daylight with good visibility.

In this situation, let’s assume a risk of collision exists, and therefore the rules state that both vessels must give way by turning to starboard, and pass port to port, or red to red.

For one reason or another the MY turns to port.

At the same time, the CS turns to starboard.

The vessels are now at risk of colliding at an angle of around 90 degrees to each other.

It’s possible that if the MY were to reduce speed and stop and the CS continued turning to starboard, that the collision could be avoided. However, at this point, when noticing the actions of the MY, the CS then turns to port. This action brings the two vessels headon, resulting in a collision.

It is of course very easy for me to sit at my chart table and review incidents. However, it would appear that, had both vessels applied proper seamanship and followed the rules as written above, this incident, like many similar ones, could have been avoided.

Stay safe and happy sailing. ______________________________________ Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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“REBOOT” SUPPORTS THE WATER SPORTS AND BOATING INDUSTRY European Boating Industry (EBI) and boot Düsseldorf are extending their partnership by a further two years. Philip Easthill, Secretary General of European Boating Industry, which is based in Brussels, and Petros Michelidakis, boot Düsseldorf Project Director, signed the agreement in September 2020.

Easthill: “Extending the partnership with boot Düsseldorf is an important contribution to the strengthening of the European boating industry. boot will be playing a major role in the ‘rebooting’ of the industry in these difficult times. The boating industry will finally have an opportunity to present its innovations and technical developments to the international boating community again. We are delighted to be able to continue working with Petros and his team.”

The partnership between EBI and boot Düsseldorf includes the annual Breakfast Meeting of the industry at the trade fair as well as the provision of comprehensive advice about specific industry issues. The association also helps to establish key contacts to the industry and European political bodies.

Michelidakis explains: “The ongoing cooperation with EBI is crucial to boot Düsseldorf’s continued international success.

It enables us to maintain effective contact with the industry between the trade fairs onsite in Düsseldorf and to remain constantly on the ball where the latest issues and questions are concerned.”

The partnership also represents a strategic relationship for boot. The aim of the cooperation is to safeguard the future of the water sports industry in Europe by focussing on its growth and needs.

The “International Breakfast Meeting” (IBM) at boot 2021 on 26. January is an important event in this context. This is where representatives of manufacturers, the EU institutions and the media as well as trade visitors will be coming together for an intensive dialogue about the upcoming water sports season.

“boot Düsseldorf has been a strong supporter of EBI for many years now and we are very proud to be able to call ourselves a boot partner”, explains Easthill, while Michelidakis adds: “Close co-operation with the European association is extremely important in this special situation. Together we will succeed in overcoming the present difficulties and stimulating the water sports industry.”

Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA e.V.): it is possible for trade fair visitors and exhibitors to enter Germany The Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA e.V.) emphasises that it is in general possible for trade fair participants to enter Germany. There are no travel restrictions on visitors from EU member states and from countries on the positive list. Trade fair participants from all other countries are also allowed to enter the country, because they are considered to be businesspeople who have an important reason to travel. Trade fair participants from these countries are required

to prove their participation in the trade fair when they enter Germany. Employees of companies that are exhibiting have to present a confirmation from the trade fair organiser that they are taking part in the event. Trade fair visitors need to submit their admission ticket to the trade fair as well as proof of a business appointment with at least one exhibitor onsite at the trade fair. The latest information about the entry requirements for exhibitors and visitors from Europe and overseas who are coming to Germany can be found on the website www.auma.de/en/exhibit/legal-matters /entry-requirements (source: AUMA e.V.) Michelidakis is very confident that Boot will be once more a big success, having the experience behind them of organising the recent Caravan and Motorhome show, the biggest in Europe, with over 200,000 visitors. The protocols put in place were successful in maintaining a virus free show.

ANCASTA EXPANDS EUROPEAN BROKERAGE NETWORK The new office in Nieuwpoort will be headed up by Karl Verhaegen and will focus on the Belgian and Dutch markets. Verhaegen has a wealth of marine industry experience after spending many years as a professional master mariner, sailing around the world on a variety of craft.

UK boat retailer opens new sales offices in France and Belgium Ancasta International Boat Sales is expanding its European brokerage network with the opening of new sales offices in La Rochelle, France and Nieuwpoort, Belgium. The two new offices bring Ancasta’s total to 22 locations across the UK and Europe.

Long-time Ancasta team member Charlie Thwaites will provide brokerage and new boat service across the popular sailing area of La Rochelle. Following a successful career dealing with the sale and acquisition of high-value property, Thwaites joined Ancasta in 2016, working in his native Cornwall before focusing on the French and Mediterranean markets.

“It’s great to see Charlie progressing his career

with Ancasta, and I’m delighted to welcome Karl to the team, expanding our network of highly skilled boat sales personnel,” says Ancasta MD Nick Griffith. “With their knowledge of boats and love of being on the water, they both really understand the marine industry. We’re extremely confident they’ll do well and offer their customers unparalleled service, giving the best experience possible to vendors and purchasers alike.”

Headquartered in Southampton on England’s south coast, Ancasta is a new boat dealer representing the Beneteau Power and Sail brands; Prestige, Lagoon and CNB under the Groupe Beneteau banner, McConaghy yachts, and most recently Sanlorenzo yachts.

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EXTRA 86 - A STRONG PERSONALITY AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN The distinctive elements of EXTRA 86 include her being remarkably spacious for her length, lower consumption and extensive navigation autonomy, as well as onboard settings which focus on direct contact with the sea.

M/Y Haze originated from a design path that began with the interiors, moving out to the exteriors to create the penthouse impression the Owner wanted. Francesco Guida's modern exterior lines merge perfectly with the Lawson Robb interiors.

Key features of the general arrangement comprise a bow wheelhouse, making for an extremely spacious salon and aft deck which are just perfect for turning this part of the yacht into an "entertainment area for screening late night films outdoors".

The design of the layout revolves around the desire to ensure maximum liveability in all areas of the yacht, one example of this being the extraordinary cockpit/beach club measuring over 50 square metres that affords guests the pleasure of living comfortably in close contact with the sea. The cockpit extends over three levels, sloping down towards the water where the swim platform has a hydraulic mechanism meaning it can lower to below the surface of the water.

At bow, a large sundeck and a comfortable sofa create a fourth area for relaxing.

The galley is located aft and allows for direct communication with the outdoor dining area, through a large window with an automatic up/ down system. Furnished with white marble, it has that kind of "apartment feeling" which reflects the Customer’s practical approach to the project.

The full-beam main salon presents both a comfortable C-shaped leather sofa, made-tomeasure by skilled Italian artisans, and a dining table for eight.

Her 25 m² flybridge provides a second helm station with two seats, a spacious sunbathing area, semi-circular sofa with a conveniently placed table, and a bar and barbecue area.

Built in solar panels cover the main salon, generating 5kW to use for a range of utilities and for lighting.

Easily removable carbon poles have been set up on the flybridge and stern cockpit, meaning conveniently placed awnings, usable during navigation, can be unrolled there.

As far as accommodation is concerned, the yacht can welcome eight guests in four cabins, including a full beam master suite, a large VIP and two double cabins, all with en-suite heads.

Featuring two VOLVO IPS 1350 engines, HAZE reaches a top speed of 21 knots and can navigate in semi-displacement mode even at 12 knots, guaranteeing a range of 1200 nautical miles.

In the standard version of this model, the

3.25m tender is housed under the stern sundeck and moved by means of a hydraulic crane. The tender chosen by the Owner for Haze is a Williams 395, fitted on the stern swim platform and handled using a tender lift and/or hydraulic crane.

Access to the crew area is located in the bow, and consists of a dinette, two twin cabins, four beds and a bathroom. ______________________________________ Virginia De Carlo Marketing Director v.decarlo@palumbosuperyachts.com (+39) 3481537028

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MARLOW'S BLUE OCEAN® DOUBLEBRAID TURNS THE TIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING Blue Ocean® Doublebraid is Marlow Ropes' latest addition to the eco-conscious Blue Ocean® product range which is manufactured from sustainable materials.

The heatset braid-on-braid Doublebraid is made from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles and offers industry leading strength and stretch performance.

The Blue Ocean® Doublebraid follows the release of the award-winning Blue Ocean® Dockline, which has achieved global recognition within the marine industry and offers sailors an eco-alternative to standard polyester ropes. Since the launch of the Blue Ocean Dockline in 2018, over half of Marlow's yachting range is now manufactured using sustainable materials.

Used for a variety of on-board applications, this popular line is available on the reel as standard and also as spliced finished assemblies on request. It offers flexibility and easy handling for all sailors, and now with the reassurance of being sustainably manufactured.

The addition of this new product demonstrates Marlow's on-going commitment to sustainable manufacturing by reducing and eliminating their negative environmental impact through the introduction of their Blue Ocean® product range and company-wide Blue Ocean® initiatives which focus on reducing energy

consumption, waste and the company’s carbon footprint.

“It is important to us at Marlow that we take responsibility to become more sustainable and provide our customers with more rope options.

We have worked hard over the last couple of years to eliminate plastics from our ranges, lower our carbon footprint and introduce

sustainable materials. - With half of our range now made using these sustainable materials we are getting closer to achieving our target of using 100% reliance on recycled materials by 2030 – Leisure Marine Director, Paul Honess.

Available from Marlow stockists from October.

(Trabajosencabos) in Palma.

NOBISKRUG’S NEW BUILD AND REFIT EXPANSION PLANS TO INCLUDE THE SISTER SHIPYARD LINDENAU German shipyard NOBISKRUG, renowned for its fully custom superyachts such as Sailing Yacht A and Artefact, is expanding the capacity and capabilities of its new build and refit business.

The expansion plans will include the historic Lindenau facility located in the city of Kiel.

Nobiskrug continues to see high demand for new build projects and large refits despite the global economic impact of Covid-19 in 2020.

The parent company Privinvest approved an investment package to upgrade the sister shipyard Lindenau located 45 kilometres away from Nobiskrug’s Rendsburg facilities.

The works started back in March and are now entering the completion of phase two to welcome a new build project at the end of October in its 165-metre floating dock.

Lindenau site is located at the entrance of the Kiel Canal – ideally positioned to support NOBISKRUG’s growing new build and refit order book. With the addition of a new 165-metre floating dock, Nobiskrug will boost its capacity to new heights.

NOBISKRUG has always been placed at the epicentre of superyacht innovation. Since the iconic delivery of 92.4-metre Tatoosh and fastforwarding to Sailing Yacht A and Artefact, the Rendsburg facility has been recognized as the home of advanced yacht building.

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ROYAL HUISMAN AND MALCOLM MCKEON ARE PROUD TO UNVEIL THE WORLD’S LARGEST SLOOP: THE SENSATIONAL APEX 850 conditions. Her retractable keel, optimised weight distribution and limited heel angle will provide stability, comfort and safety for all on board. Her twin high aspect rudders will provide a rapid response to her fly by wire helm.”

Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman adds: “Two of the world’s ten largest sailing yachts, ATHENA and SEA EAGLE II, are Royal Huisman builds and APEX 850 would make a fitting third, easily becoming the largest member of this elite circle. Every Royal Huisman yacht benefits from the research, innovations and challenges of our previous builds, ensuring this would be the finest yet.”

ENTERING ANOTHER WORLD You step aboard and into a beautifully appointed lobby. Stairs upwards connect to the saloon and its all-glass superstructure, radiant with suffused light. You follow steps down to the guest corridor and find the four magnificent 30 m2 / 320 ft2 guest suites that can accommodate up to twelve guests in incomparable luxury. Beautifully appointed, the staterooms are highly adaptable, offering twin or double formats and Pullman berths for families.

OWNERS’ APARTMENT Further aft resides APEX’s stunning Owners’ area, occupying some 250 m2 / 2690 ft2 of real estate including a private beach club / cinema.

The full-beam bedroom is encompassed by a private lounge, giant TV screen, sauna, walk-in wardrobe and spacious, beautifully-designed bathroom facilities.

CLOSE CONNECTION WITH THE SEA Fully aft, the transom and a section of deck swing silently out and over to reveal an expansive 50m2 / 540 ft2 swim platform, gym and social area with direct access from the Owners’ beach club.

THE HEIGHT OF ELEGANCE

This is undoubtedly the most ambitious and inspiring concept yet to be developed in an exclusive relationship between Royal Huisman and the renowned superyacht designer Malcolm McKeon.

Above her sleek and powerful 85 m / 279 ft hull, APEX features a towering 107 m / 351 ft air-draft rig that will dominate the marine landscape wherever in the world she drops anchor. Stunning minimalism in every aspect of McKeon’s radical design serves to emphasize the grace and potential of this extraordinary ocean greyhound. Even the allglass superstructure, encompassing some 200 m2 / 2150 ft2 of guest cockpit and a luxurious

saloon, scarcely seems to be there - an understated, almost ethereal presence.

APEX 850 is fully resolved in terms of design, naval architecture and engineering.

Technical challenges have been identified and addressed; potential for refinement explored and incorporated. The concept is therefore an unprecedented opportunity for an ambitious and creative Owner to stamp their individuality while still viewing an unusually attractive delivery date for such a project.

Malcolm McKeon comments: “The sailing experience of APEX 850 will be sensational, with speeds in excess of wind speed in most

On first sight it is impossible not to be blown away by the sheer scale, style and minimalist chic of the deck space. Without winches, furlers, mooring cleats, anchor gear or other deck equipment in sight (all are sited or retracted below deck) your focus is seized first by the epic height of the rig and next by the shimmering hint of the all-glass superstructure.

This superstructure houses a pivotal social area yet, from on deck, you would not know it. Nor are you meant to. Minimalism is the design ethos of the APEX 850 and her designers have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure that this architectural element of the yacht not only supports that minimalism, but enhances it.

Continuous clear glass sides provide a virtually see-through exterior, while also acting as a principal, yet invisible, structural component.

The ‘white glass’ employed is devoid of reflections. The overall effect is almost ethereal

experience inspired interiors since 1996 covers, awnings, carpets, bedlinen, exterior & interior upholstery (+34) 971 692 919 | info@revival.es | www.revival.es – a ‘there but not there’ trompe l’oeil that questions the presence of the superstructure and so adds emphasis to the lean, spare lines and reverse bow of the powerful hull.

Stepping down beneath the aft canopy of the superstructure, you enter the extensive main cockpit area, complete with loungers and an impressive alfresco dining space. Going forward, through full-beam access, the saloon is focused on tranquil and sheltered relaxation.

To starboard, stairs provide a direct connection to the guest accommodation and to port there is a nav. station. The entire 200 m2 / 2150 ft2 area is on a single level, enjoying dramatic 360 degree views and a stunning sense of connection with the sea.

Sliding glass windows allow the cockpit to be totally enclosed from the weather while retaining that omnipresent view to the world outside. At anchor, even the double glass doors drop out of sight into hidden cassettes, allowing the superstructure to become the social hub for a vast party setting that spreads out over uninterrupted deck spaces running from stem to stern.

Just ahead of the mast, the forward guest cockpit is strategically sited to focus on the spectacle provided by the horizon and the yacht’s fast motion towards it. Instead of focusing on the yacht itself, this intensifies the viewer’s response to the surrounding sea and landscape. A snug and secure gathering space, it is sheltered by a Moroccan tent when the yacht is at anchor.

Immediately beneath the forward main deck are two large (8 m / 26 ft) tenders, a launching crane and other storage for equipment.

Below that (and on the same level as the guest

quarters) are the crew quarters with mess, galley, storage and utilities. There is even space for relaxation and study. The brightlylit, spacious area accommodates 14 crew in a flexible mix of double, twin and single cabins.

twin carbon rudders and an 8.5 m - 5.0 m / 28 ft - 16 ft retractable keel for balance and stability as well as access to shallower harbours.

Submarine anchors retract to fit perfectly into the contours of the hull.

Is that everything? There’s also a wine cave, a humidor for cigars, a private kitchenette in the Owners’ suite and a guest lobby with its own utilities. There’s a 50 m2 / 540 ft2 fullbeam midships lazarette housing a day head, a servery, storage for diving equipment and toys, and access to the boarding / swim platforms.

And much more besides…

The immensely powerful rig features a carbon mast and furling boom with continuous carbon rigging to support 3200 m² / 34,444 ft2 of upwind sail area (main and blade) and 4700 m2 / 50,590 ft2 downwind (main and code sail). The wind’s motive power is efficiently harnessed and managed by Rondal’s Integrated Sailing System, with captive winches pulling up to 48 tonnes and controlled by advanced push-button technologies. Royal Huisman and sister company Rondal have unrivalled expertise in sail management systems for mega sailing yachts.

PERFORMANCE, COMFORT AND SECURITY The APEX 850’s aluminium hull is immensely strong and resilient – lighter than steel, quieter than carbon and virtually corrosion-free. The powerful hull sections are complemented by

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SANLORENZO SX112: THE SEA ON BOARD The shipyard expands its SX line with a new 34-meter flagship designed by Zuccon International Project for the external lines, with interiors by Piero Lissoni The result is the new SX112, the flagship of the innovative SX crossover line, the first in the nautical world, launched in 2017 by Sanlorenzo as a special priority of Mr. Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman of the company, who thanks to his courage and ability to break with conventions has been able to bring a new type of yacht to the market, with remarkable success. A synthesis between the classic motoryacht with flying bridge, for which Sanlorenzo has been and continues to be one of the leading players on a worldwide level, and the explorer type, the SX range is an intelligent proposal in which style, flexibility and functionality blend in a shared language.

SX112 represents the consolidation of a direction that began with SX88 and led to SX76, a challenge that continues and is enhanced by new content, proposing a new way of living on the sea: on board, the barriers vanish, and the boat opens to the outside, establishing a close relationship with the marine context.

The focal point of the project is the new stern zone, which undoubtedly represents the most iconic area of the yacht, a choice that generates new suggestions and habitat perspectives based on an idea of the architect Luca Santella, creator of the concept of the innovative SX crossover line. A refinement and evolution of the design of SX88, the new model offers a spacious beach area of about 90 m2, expandable thanks to folding terraces, composed of an internal zone with fitness area directly connected to the outside by means of large sliding glass doors that permit the owners to utilize the spaces in an unprecedented way, maximizing the indoor-outdoor relationship.

The design of the new crossover model has been assigned to the creativity of Bernardo Zuccon, of Studio Zuccon International Project, for the external lines, and to Piero Lissoni, art director of the company since 2018, for the interiors of the first unit.

While on the one hand the studio Zuccon International Project has been able to consolidate an image, focusing on the idea of a “family feeling” for the range, on the other it has enhanced a number of linguistic choices, thanks to the larger dimension of the new yacht.

“On SX112 there is more 'oxygen' available with which to develop the stylistic message, in a logic of signs where harmony and balance of the volumes are the result of languages related to the principles of organic architecture. The forms are fluid, almost a reminder of the large marine mammals found in nature. This is a product for those who truly love the sea, which combines an innovative crossover type of living space with traditional layout balances, including the ‘must have’ features the market demands today, even on vessels of more compact size.” - Bernardo Zuccon After designing the interiors of SX88, candidate for the Compasso d'Oro 2020, and SX76, Piero Lissoni returns to those of the SX line, concentrating on the subdivision of internal spaces in constant dialogue with the outdoor zones. In tune with the concept developed

for the other models, the main deck has been organized with an open plan that reinterprets the concept of internal space on a yacht, extending as a single, continuous context from stern to bow, with a living area adjacent to a bar zone and followed by one of the dining areas, in a seamless indoor-outdoor arrangement, also thanks to the large windows facing the sea.

An innovative solution capable of maximizing the relationship with the outdoor spaces, introduced by Sanlorenzo for the first time on SX88, thanks to the wheelhouse placed on the flying bridge to free up the the living area at the bow on the upper deck, making it possible to formulate a single, large space.

“The SX112 is another experimental model, like every new one we work on with Sanlorenzo.

In this case we have relied on an ever more architectural approach: it is a floating building.

We have connected the spaces exactly as in a building, through very technological openings that create an indoor-outdoor relationship. So we have truly designed a floating villa.”

- Piero Lissoni

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MILESTONE IN VENICE: SEA BARRIER PREVENTS FLOODING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Venice's long-awaited sea barrier system was deployed successfully for the first time recently, holding back the tide and keeping the city flood-free.

Venice has long been prone to flooding: its ground level is gradually subsiding, sea levels are rising and high wind events tend to drive waves into the lagoon and onto the city's waterfront. Fully 85 percent of the city was flooded by a near-record 74-inch high tide last November, leading to renewed calls for action on a flood protection system.

Venice's MOSE (Moses) system was designed to counteract tidal flooding. It consists of 78 mobile flood gates spanning the Venetian Lagoon's Lido, Malamocco, and Chioggia inlets. When the gates are pumped out with

compressed air and floated to the surface, they can hold back tides of up to three meters above baseline.

MOSE's design was finalized in 1992, and construction began in 2003 for an expected 2011 completion. That date slipped to 2018, then 2020. The first successful full test was completed this July, and it was activated for a flooding event for the first time on Saturday 3rd October.

In addition to delays, the $6.5 billion project has been dogged by reports of corruption. In 2014, 35 people were arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to skim public funds from the project and use it for the purpose of bribery. 35 people were arrested, including the region's governor and the mayor.

In addition, as seas are rising faster than its designers anticipated, MOSE's three meters of flood protection may not be enough, according to UN cultural protection agency UNESCO. “The planned mobile barriers might be able to avoid flooding for the next few decades, but the sea will eventually rise to a level where even continuous closures will not be able to protect the city from flooding,” UNESCO wrote in 2011.

“The solution of MOSE is obsolete," said Luigi D’Alpaos, professor emeritus of hydraulics at the University of Padova, speaking to The Washington Post last year. “MOSE might work tranquilly and without issues for 10 to 20 years.

But then problems will arise, and it will be necessary to take other actions.”

SUZUKI DEVELOPS THE WORLD’S FIRST MICRO-PLASTIC COLLECTING DEVICE FOR OUTBOARD MOTORS structure of the outboard motor, which pumps up tons of seawater to cool the engine and then returns it to the ocean.

Suzuki has developed a device which collects micro-plastic waste from the returning water, meaning that micro-plastic waste can be extracted from the seawater just by running the engine.

Easy to install to the return hose, it does not affect the engine performance as it only utilises the returning water that has been used to cool the engine.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed what’s said to be the world’s first MicroPlastic Collecting Device for installation on outboard motors.

To help tackle the issue of micro plastics in the ocean’s ecosystem, Suzuki has focused on the

Mark Beeley, Head of Marine & ATV for Suzuki GB, says: “This marks the first time in marine industry history that an outboard motor cooling system has been utilised to extract micro-plastics from the seawater. We are really excited by this announcement and I must commend the factory on this groundbreaking development which is part of Suzuki’s continuing determination to devise innovative solutions that mitigate the serious impact of plastic waste on our natural environment.”

During monitoring research conducted in Japan, a substantial amount of micro-plastic waste was found within the substances collected in the filter. Research is also being conducted internationally with further improvements scheduled for the device going forward.

Suzuki plans to introduce the device as option from 2021, incorporating it as a standard feature in the future.

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HEESEN 60M PROJECT SKYFALL: LET CONSTRUCTION COMMENCE!

• Full custom 60m all aluminium motoryacht of almost 900GT • Staggering top speed of 37 knots • The most powerful project Heesen has created to date • Flexible propulsion package with waterjets • Unique layout tailored around the owner’s lifestyle Heesen is delighted to announce that construction of Project SkyFall officially began on October 1 at the shipyard in Oss. The owner’s representative laid a 450 BC Greek coin on the keel to commemorate the start of the build of this unique yacht, which will be tailored in every detail to suit the owner’s lifestyle.

As a discerning yachtsman with a passion for speed, Skyfall’s owner has long been aware of Heesen’s high-performance heritage, with pioneering fast-yacht projects such as Octopussy making the Dutch shipyard the natural port of call for this ambitious project.

It will be the shipyard’s most powerful yacht to date. Using waterjet propulsion on a sportsfishing-oriented superyacht truly resonates with the company DNA. Dutch designer Frank Laupman of Omega Architects penned the striking profile of this 60-metre motor yacht. An aggressive paint scheme exudes power and speed.

SkyFall will harness 22,000 hp from four MTU 20V 4000 engines, driving four Kongsberg S90 waterjets. The outer engines, compliant with the latest Tier III environmental regulations, drive steerable jets, while the centre engines operate fixed units. With less back- pressure and a slightly higher power output, the centre engines will be used solely for high speeds.

Waterjet drives lower the yacht’s draught to less than three metres and reduce vibration by 40 per cent compared with traditional shafts and propellers.

Thanks to its lightweight aluminium Fast Displacement Hull Form, complete with course fins and interceptor trim plates, SkyFall will reach an extraordinary top speed of 37 knots in light load conditions. Her efficient FDHF hull will also deliver a much smoother, flatter ride compared to a conventional semidisplacement shape, while its extra volume offers plenty of space for equipment and amenities. Three gyro-stabilisers will keep the yacht comfortable at low speeds.

Four suites on the lower deck will accommodate up to ten guests, while the owner has reserved the entire aft section of the bridge deck, with a large aft-facing suite opening onto a private terrace, complete with whirlpool spa and a relaxing seating area.

The main deck features a conversation area and alfresco dining on the aft terrace. Large sliding doors connect the outside with the indoor seating area and a large bar amidships.

An elegant formal dining table seats up to twelve guests. Further forward, a media room features a cinema and a games table.

With tenders and a wide range of water toys conveniently stowed in the tender garage, the lazarette in the stern is fitted out as a luxurious beach club, with a wellness area, a ‘fishing cave’ with stowage for 40 rods, and a multitiered swim deck.

SPECIFICATIONS Length overall: 60 metres Beam overall: 11.3 metres Draft: 2.7 metres Displacement (approx. full load): 705 tons Gross tonnage: 880 GT approx Fuel capacity: 100 m3

“Project SkyFall forced us to think out of the box and look for smart engineering solutions,” commented Peter van der Zanden, design and development manager at the shipyard. “At Heesen, we enjoy putting our thinking caps on, to find ingenious solutions to challenging requests from our clients.”

Fresh water capacity: 20 m3 Propulsion: Four MTU 20V 4000 M93 diesel engines, four waterjet drives

YN 19959, Project SkyFall, is due for delivery in 2023.

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PROJECT POLLUX IS LAUNCHED!

The 55-metre steel motor yacht just hit the water and is preparing for sea trials • Second in the class to sport the new layout • Six luxury staterooms for 12 guests • Exterior by Omega Architects, interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell • Ready for sea trials Heesen is delighted to announce that YN 19255 Project Pollux was launched at the facility in Oss in August 2020. This is the second in the newly restyled 55-metre Steel class that features a new layout to emphasize her vast interior volume of approximately 760GT. 12 guests can be accommodated in six staterooms, with the 82 sqm owner’s apartment on the main deck forward and the VIP on the bridge deck. The four spacious and luxurious guest suites are located on the lower deck.

The sophisticated interior design is by London based Bannenberg & Rowell, a studio that has penned several interior designs for Heesen,

including those of the multi-award-winning Galactica Star (now Illusion) and the 47-metre Lady Petra (now Odyssea), built for the founder of the shipyard.

For Project Pollux, the British studio worked to the shipyard’s brief, which called for style that combines bold solutions with a casual appeal. Dark eucalyptus and pale sycamore joinery, with chevron parquet flooring in the main saloon, create the perfect background for the eye-catching bar installation, incorporated into the joinery on the starboard side, as well as the softly radiused panelling. Geometric shapes, natural tones, and tactile finishes used throughout the interiors make Project Pollux a yacht with strong character and wide appeal.

“It’s always an exciting milestone in the build process when launch marks the final few months of work – comments Dickie Bannenberg – We’ve tested the Heesen joinery team with plenty of curves and details and they have done a beautiful job. We are greatly looking forward to seeing her finished.”

The layout of Project Pollux has been carefully considered. Thanks to the tenders and toys conveniently stored on the foredeck for easy operation and access, the space in the transom has been dedicated to the beach club. Large outdoor areas will allow guests to make the best out of their time onboard. The vast sundeck, of no less than 100 square metres, is equipped with full dining facilities, a generous bar, and a supersize hot tub.

Powered by two MTU Tier III compliant diesel engines and, thanks to her slippery Fast Displacement hull, she will have a top speed of 15.5 knots and a remarkable range of 4,500 nautical miles at the cruising speed of 13 knots.

This outstanding performance makes project Pollux one of the most efficient yachts in her class.

Project Pollux will leave the shipyard to undergo intensive sea trials in the North Sea during the first few weeks of October.

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SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL PRIMED FOR FUTURE GROWTH AND SUCCESS, BACKED BY SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDER SUPPORT Sunseeker International, together with backing from its majority shareholder Dalian Wanda, is investing additional working capital with immediate effect in order to accelerate it plans. The brand is investing over £38 million in new product development between 20202023 which will result in its range doubling to 22 models, quicker than originally planned. By way of example, five new models will launch before the end of this year being the 90 Ocean, 88 Yacht, 65 Sport Yacht, Manhattan 55 and Predator 55, a remarkable achievement against the background of a global pandemic.

Andrea Frabetti, CEO at Sunseeker International, commented: “This significant support reflects our shareholder’s belief in the entire Sunseeker team and its commitment to our business, brand and manufacturing in Dorset.”

Sunseeker International can confirm that it has been back to full production since June as it continues to design, manufacture and deliver the world’s leading luxury performance motor yachts.

Andrea continues: “I’d like to personally thank our clients, suppliers and employees for supporting us during what has been one of

the most challenging periods the global leisure marine industry has ever faced. During the crisis, we have remained fully focused on our strategic plan to not only retain our marketleading position but to gain market share by

remaining resolutely focused on innovation across multiple new and exciting niche models.

We have seen strong market confidence throughout this period and are very much primed for future growth and success.”

ZEPHYR REBUILD EARNS FEADSHIP AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE

Feadship is delighted to present the owner of the recently rebuilt Feadship Zephyr with a Feadship Authentication Certificate. The motoryacht, relaunched in 2019 after an exhaustive restoration project, is the first member of the Feadship Heritage Fleet to be granted this ultimate proof of premium Feadship quality.

PIONEERING PROJECT The 15-metre Zephyr was built in 1939 and was such a pioneering motoryacht for her time that the design was tank-tested prior to construction. Having provided decades of great service to a range of owners, this lovely Feadship was found by the current owner

Jeroen van der Toorn in 2016, much the worse for wear after a previous rebuild by another owner had become stranded due to a shortage of funds.

After accessing the Feadship archives for documentation, Jeroen teamed up with Younique yard in Makkum, which regularly builds premium outdoor furniture for the nearby Feadship yard. The rebuild of Zephyr was closely supervised by Feadship to ensure the brand integrity of the project.

EXEMPLARY SCORES Refit & Services Director Pier Posthuma de Boer handed over the Feadship Authentication

Certificate in person, paying tribute to the owner’s vision in taking on this rebuild and the admirable outcome. “Everyone involved in this project has done a tremendous job in bringing this beauty back to life. Zephyr achieved a very high score in our assessment for the Feadship Authentication Certificate and is very worthy of this accolade, which also future-proofs her value for years to come.

“Receiving the Feadship Authentication Certificate is the icing on the cake for a project in which I have been so intimately involved,” says Jeroen.

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STOP THE ROT! Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a new sample program for boatyards, dealers and retailers. This program allows marine professionals to receive training on product application techniques, sales methods and an in-depth overview of the many resources offered by the Propspeed Business Resource Center (BRC), as well as free sample product to learn with.

Through the BRC, sales representatives and B2B customers can sign up for two different styles of training – online instructor-led training or in-person training at the customer’s facility.

The online booking platform makes it easy to schedule a training session for any business, any day or time that is most convenient, and anywhere in North America. The training programs are designed to build confidence in selling, applying and servicing the Propspeed product line; and are guaranteed to support the integration of Propspeed as a valuable part of business, while at the same time enhancing the customers’ boating experience.

Boatyard professionals that book an in-person Propspeed product application training session from September 20th – November 30th will receive a free Propspeed product sample worth up to $600. Attendees can choose from Prepn-Paint, 2-7 hour in-depth training session or Lunch-n-Learn, 1-hour training session with a Propspeed professional. In addition, installers, dealers or retailers that book an online Foulfree and Lightspeed training session will receive a free sample of either Foulfree or Lightspeed, valued at up to $80.

“If you are looking to grow your business, increase your revenue per boat hauled, add a premium product line to your service center and offer your customers the very best in foulrelease coatings, then this special is for you,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “Whether you want to book a training session or demo with one of our professional sales representatives or simply try out one of our latest products, Foulfree or Lightspeed, Propspeed is here to help. The protection that our product line offers boaters will keep them coming back to you year after year.”

To find out more about the sample program or to register for a training session, visit

the Propspeed Business Resource Center at propspeed.com/business-resource-center /americas.

For more information on Propspeed or its industry-leading coatings, please visit www.propspeed.com.

PROPSPEED Propspeed's ultra-slick top coat is specially formulated to prevent marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline.

It is environmentally friendly and proven to increase boat efficiency, reduce drag, and save fuel and maintenance costs. It features an exceptionally strong chemical and physical bond between the metal substrate, the primer and the top coat – ensuring that the Propspeed coating actually adheres to running gear and lasts for season after season.

FOULFREE Designed by industry-leading engineers and designated by Airmar as a certified transducer coating, Foulfree releases marine growth, reducing the maintenance needed to keep transducers clean and streamlining water flow.

Once cured, Foulfree forms a super-slippery surface over the transducer, preventing marine growth from attaching to its surface. Offering a long service life – it lasts a minimum of 12 months, with an even longer life span in cooler climates.

LIGHTSPEED Lightspeed is an eco-friendly, transparent alternative to conventional antifouling. It offers an easy and affordable way for boat owners to reduce maintenance, protect their investment, and maintain lighting system performance.

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SAILING GREEN - HOW THE YACHTING INDUSTRY IS EMBRACING ECO-FRIENDLINESS less noise and vibration, which helps tackle another environmental issue that is ocean noise pollution.

And aside from incorporating eco-friendly innovations into their vessels, these two shipyards are also part of one of the many initiatives committed to securing a more sustainable future for the industry, the WaterRevolution Foundation (WRF).

With the goal of neutralizing the ecological footprint of the superyacht sector as well as preserving the oceans, this non-profit foundation counts as members of some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sanlorenzo, Heesen, Benetti, and Rybovich.

Robert van Tol, executive director of the WRF, has said:

Pinnacles of wealth and sophistication, superyachts are all about excess. From their opulent amenities to the amount of fuel they burn when cruising, the yachting industry is in dire need of an eco-friendly makeover. The good news is there are new trends on the horizon that are bringing positive change.

According to a recent study, the world’s superyacht fleet consumes over 32 million gallons of oil which then results in 627 million pounds of carbon dioxide being spewed into the atmosphere every year.

Considering the link between carbon dioxide and global warming, it’s clear how colossal their carbon footprint is.

Some more alarming stats from Clear Ocean Pact show that for every 10,000 crew employed, an estimated 3.2 million plastic water bottles are consumed each year. By 2050 there will be more plastic waste in our oceans than fish.

Despite all these daunting facts, there is some good news in the forecast.

Both the yachting sector and their clients have demonstrated an increasing interest in minimizing their environmental impact and a shift towards a greener direction.

Back in 2005, Germany-based shipyard Lürssen launched Ice, the first yacht in the world powered by azipods - electric podded azimuth thrusters. Azipods only require a diesel generator to supply electricity for its motor, making it more fuel-efficient and offering exceptionally low levels of emissions, sound, and vibrations.

Ten years later, Feadship launched the first ecofriendly superyacht to use a hybrid propulsion system. The 83.5m (273 ft) Savannah features a blend of a single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, a propeller, azimuth thruster, and a streamlined hull shape.

This combination of a hybrid-electric engine with an innovative hull design has resulted in better performance and efficiency as well as fuel savings of up to 30%.

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“Sustainability is something we can no longer view as optional. But, more importantly, our industry is well-positioned to take the lead with a smart and affluent clientele and our unique connection with the ocean.”

WRF’s activities will focus primarily on promoting new technology and empowering innovation, pro-actively creating the industry’s own sustainability agenda, and investing in ocean conservation.

The growing demand for yachts to be more eco-friendly has made other shipyards even those not part of the Water-Revolution Foundation - embrace the green movement and start building cleaner vessels.

The Dutch shipyard Oceanco, who made big waves in the industry in 2016 when it launched the world’s largest sailing superyacht, is one of these.

At 106.7 meters (350 ft), Oceanco’s Black Pearl uses a combination of wind power from her 3 masts to fill her gigantic sails together with a diesel-electric hybrid system.

Under sail, the yacht’s propellers function as a turbine generating electricity. This energy is stored in large scale batteries and used to power onboard features. She also comes with

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an advanced waste heat recovery system, has only reusable water bottles on-board, and is said to be able to cross the Atlantic without consuming any fossil fuel.

Yet, reducing the environmental footprint of a yacht goes beyond just switching to hybrid propulsion systems. It goes beyond the oceans too.

As demonstrated in a report from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the health of the oceans depends on an all-encompassing approach that includes using environmentallyfriendly paints and finishes, how and where you anchor, choosing the right sunscreen, and to the wood on your yacht’s furniture and flooring.

The teak wood used for decking boats, for example, comes from Teak Tectona grandis, a tree native to south and southeast Asia.

And according to a report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, “Since 2010, Myanmar has lost more than 1.3 million acres of forest each year making it the third-worst country in terms of deforestation on the planet, while 70% of Myanmar’s population is heavily dependent on forests for their basic needs.”

In 2010, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in conjunction with the Monaco Yacht Show launched the Wood Forever Pact, which is devoted to the transparency of their wood sources and is engaged in the effort to adopt environmentally-sustainable practices.

A good example of a superyacht that ditched teak for an eco-conscious alternative was Newcastle’s Safira. Instead of teak, the deck is covered with an environmentally-friendly product called Esthec, which resembles wood but is made of composites and fillers.

Safira also runs on 15% biodiesel, with an interior that features reclaimed or recycled materials, and her dynamic positioning GPS allows Safira to stay precisely in place without anchoring, which saves delicate coral reefs and vulnerable underwater ecosystems.

Final thoughts Our natural resources, oceans along with all the species with whom we share them, are in serious hot water.

With so many technological advancements and an increasingly engaged industry, there’s simply no excuse not to make a difference. It’s evident that some players are taking the lead on this.

Adopting eco-friendly and sustainable practices doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury or performance. It means truly valuing the natural environment with an emphasis on enjoying it for many years to come.

Casper Ohm is the editor-in-chief at WaterPollution.org.uk, an outlet intended to raise awareness of the alarming levels of water pollution in our planet’s oceans. When he isn’t scuba diving and collecting data in the far corners of the world, he lives in New York with his family.

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Ocean Marine Systems is an innovative company that produces a range of throughhull instrument deployment hoists for the offshore survey and defence industries. “There’s a significant amount of synergy between the technology and applications across the two companies,” comments Daniel Wilson Commercial Director for OYS. “Ocean Marine Systems will open up more opportunities for our range as we continue to supply to our

exciting customers database but look to expand into more military and commercial projects.”

The OYS Hydraulics range encompasses everything from manual cockpit panel pumps through to a completely integrated hydraulic package with powerpack and PLC. Whilst the OYS Thruster range includes tunnel, swing, retracting and rotating retracting units for vessels from 20 – 150m with power ranging from 15kw to 800kw, in both electric and hydraulics variants.

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20 TONNE PRECISION WIRELESS LOAD SENSING TECHNOLOGY FROM CYCLOPS MARINE

Cyclops Marine is the newest name garnering attention in the sailing technology and innovation field. Until now their focus has been on smaller boats, developing technology in partnership with INEOS TEAM UK, the UK’s America’s Cup team, and subsequently supplying multiple Olympic sailing teams.

Maximising speed may be their forte, but it was only a matter of time before their devices found homes on superyachts - giving sailors the ability to measure the load on anything from the mainsheet, to code sail tack lines, to backstays and runners, potentially applicable to any soft line under significant load. Accurate second-by-second load measurements are sent wirelessly to the Cyclops app or onboard instruments, and can then be logged in conjunction with GPS data for reliable, repeatable settings.

Thus, Cyclops is pleased to announce the newest addition to their smartlink range designed specifically for use on larger boats and superyachts - the 20T. Using the same technology helping elite sailors around the world measure loads on critical, high performance lines, the minds at Cyclops have extended their obsession with making sensors

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sleek, robust and precise, but have let loose in making a larger, super-strong edition.

The result is the big brother of the smartlink range, still compact in design, its titanium frame measuring just 107 x 88mm, and weighing just 789g. Yet, as its name suggests, the new smartlink packs a considerable punch by remaining accurate under loads of up to 20T, and has aperture crafted and aligned specifically for the rigging of superyachts unquestionably the strongest load sensor for its weight.

Some of the world’s greatest sailors have shown how Cyclops data helps you win, now you can take the guesswork out of safety and performance on your superyacht with this precision technology.

sensors for use in the sailing environment. The Cyclops Marine Smart range of products are a new generation of wireless load sensors created by some of the leading brains from Cambridge University, in tandem with sailors, to produce accurate, repeatable and meaningful data. Set to become the industry standard, the Smart range, enables sailors to set their boat up for optimum performance time after time. Easy to install, the range provides real-time data that is simple to understand. Cyclops is led by Ian ‘Chips’ Howarth surrounded by an experienced team of renowned sailors & technical experts.

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WHERE TO ENJOY ‘LA HORA DE VERMUT’ IN PALMA DE MALLORCA

Vermuteria la Gloria

For daytime drinking, you really can’t beat a vermut, the low-ABV beverage which accompanies tapas perfectly. Long regarded as something you’d find in a Spanish abuela’s (grandmother’s) liquor cabinet, vermouth is having a spotlight moment. Here’s where to enjoy ‘la hora de vermut’, the hour before lunch dedicated to sipping Palma’s latest itdrink, in Palma.

La Vermutortillería A visit to La Vermutortillería is enhanced by the scents, colours and hum of the island’s most popular food market, Palma’s Mercat de Santa Catalina. La Vermutortillería is a popular hangout with locals, who perch at the bar to enjoy a vermut de grifo (vermouth on tap) while laughing and chatting away, bulging bags of market produce at their feet. Ordering a wedge of ‘made-a-minute-ago’ tortilla is a must. Slices are generous, still warm, not to mention the perfect combination of mouthwatering taste and texture.

Vinostrum Grill a group of Mallorcans about their favourite tapas bars and Santa Catalina staple Vinostrum will come up time and again. And for good reason: Vinostrum mixes high-quality food and affordable vermut with genial service

and a laid-back atmosphere. Aside from to-diefor dishes (the tartar de atún and pulpo gallega are reason alone to head to Vinostrum), the backbar boasts a good selection of moreish vermuts. Just ask all the bar patrons crowding the tables around you, glasses of the fortified wine in hand.

La Rosa The vermouth renaissance that has been sweeping Spain has hit Palma with force and one establishment at the forefront of this comeback is La Rosa Vermutería. Here, oldschool underdog vermouth is celebrated anew to a backdrop of glazed-tile walls and with a boisterous vibe to boot. You’ll notice that this corner bar gets packed with noisy locals who come to enjoy their favourite drop over ice with an olive and a slice of orange alongside classic vermouth companions, like marinated mussels and small pickled fish called boquerones.

Vermuteria la Gloria, located on a sleepy picturesque square, has been serving glasses of iced vermut to thirsty Mallorcans for years. There is a reason, a very good reason, why locals flock to la Gloria daily –their vermut selection is one of the best in the city and comes with mesmerizing views of the sparkling ‘Mediterránea’. On the tapas front, you'll be able to sample anything from baked camembert with honey and thyme to pumpkin and parmesan croquetas with basil mayonnaise —so come hungry. ______________________________________ Photo credits: Vinostrum & Vermuteria la Gloria Charter & Dreams www.charteranddreams.com As a boutique charter agency, we can offer a personalized service and smooth negotiation process. To put it in a nutshell, we're great at doing big things with less.

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BALMY BAHAMAS

With the colder temperatures coming to those of us in the northern hemisphere, we continue to dream of far flung, warmer climes to escape to during the winter months. Never has that desire been stronger than during this pandemic. Here we have an itinerary for a week in the Bahamas with Oceanscape Yachting.

DAY 1

Harbour Nassau distance Bah Paradise Island

Arrive in Nassau and head straight for the marina. Your captain and crew will be waiting to take you on a tour of your very own private oasis for the next week. A stewardess will be on hand, keeping your cocktails topped up and help to answer any questions you might have!

Your first destination is just a short cruise away to Highbourne Cay.

Spend time tearing around on the jet skis, play in the middle of the sea, and enjoy lunch alfresco. After lunch take a trip into Allen Cay for an afternoon playing with the iguanas, before returning to the yacht for a delicious meal prepared by your private chef.

DAY 2

Head over to Norman Cay and spend the morning snorkelling around the plane wreck shot down during the Bahamas drug trade.

When it's time for a break, escape to Lone

Wake up in Highbourne Cay and head straight in the tender to see if you can catch lunch!

DAY 3

Palm Island and enjoy your very own deserted island for lunch presented by your chef and crew on land. After lunch it's time for a change of scene. Cruise over to Shroud Cay, paddle board, jet ski and snorkel and then change for cocktails on the aft deck to toast to another fantastic day at sea.

DAY 4 Spend the morning stretching your legs by exploring the Exumas National Park. Gather up some courage and spend the afternoon

Staniel Cay Yacht Club

Rose Island

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jumping into the water and playing with the reef sharks (come on in the water is fine!) Then it's time to head onto land again for a hike and work up an appetite for dinner. Back on the yacht, your favourite meal is ready and waiting for you as a cold glass of sangria is passed to you by the crew. After all of that hiking, you deserve it!

DAY 5 It's time for a bit of glitz and glamour! Head over to Thunderball Grotto and live the life of James Bond for the morning . Spend some time snorkelling in the grotto then head for lunch on a nearby private beach. BBQ and beers anyone? Spend a lazy afternoon playing football in the sand and enjoying cold beers in the surf. Dinner is back on the yacht - yet another delicious preparation awaits!

DAY 6 Today you get to meet the infamous swimming pigs on Big Major - you do have to pay your way though with little snacks and treats for them! After lunch over at Compass Cay where there are plenty of nurse sharks waiting to spend some time with you - they swim up close on the platform where you're even able to pet and feed them! Spend some time on land by heading to the yacht club on Staniel Cay to enjoy happy hour with the locals, then head back to the yacht for freshly seared fish for dinner.

Big Major Cay Island wth pigs

DAY 7 A longer cruise day (to head back to Nassau), enjoy reading on the bow, sipping champagne in the sunshine and let the worries of reality slip away. Spend your afternoon on Rose Island where your footprints are the only ones on the sand. Tonight is your last dinner onboard, and as such, the chef has prepared something truly special!

Compass Cay the exumas

Shroud Cay

DAY 8 Today you head back to the marina in Nassau and say goodbye to the Captain and crew. Until next time!

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CYI LISTING FOR SALE – MOONBEAM OF FIFE

Moonbeam of Fife was the third of four Moonbeam’s to be designed and built by the renowned Scottish naval architect William Fife III. All were designed for the same man, Charles Plumtree Johnson, an eminent London lawyer.

For his third yacht he wanted to race under the new RORC rule which included sailing vessels with fitted-out interiors. Moonbeam III (now Moonbeam of Fife) was launched as a yawl in 1903, hull n° 491 to leave the Fife yard.

The result was a magnificent yacht that embodied the lines and grace that Fife is so well known for. At 30 metres overall she is constructed of pitch pine planking on oak frames with steel floors and has a teak superstructure.

It wasn’t until 1988 that she was re-rigged as a gaff cutter, the helm changed to a wheel and equipped with winches and electronic navigational equipment. Down below there was little done to the beautiful mahogany interior, which remains largely unchanged to this day.

For those that have dabbled in the classic regattas of the Mediterranean over the last two decades the chances are you will have seen Moonbeam of Fife racing amongst the ‘Big Class’. Her easily identifiable 88 is printed high on her mainsail and she is often seen challenging her younger, but slightly larger, sistership Moonbeam IV (Sail no. 8). At 117 years old she is a sight to behold both on and

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Specifications Year: 1903

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Builder: William Fife & Son, Fairlie Sail Type: Gaff Keel Type: Traditional Cabins: 2 Berths: 4

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INGRID ABERY AND ST TROPEZ

Twenty five years ago I was invited to race aboard the American owned Swan 44 Pride in St Tropez. She was famed for duelling 12M Ikra in what was to become La Nioulargue. The boat was taken out of storage for one week a year and you had to be extra vigilant as headsails shredded and untested sheets taking the strain snapped mid race. It was a slice of history, mind you. Since then my lenses have been capturing many editions of the annual yachting pilgrimage that subsequently morphed into Les Voiles de St Tropez.

In the late Nineties I would drive past 23M Cambria that bobbed silently on Pittwater harbour, north of Sydney and think what a waste of a beautiful yacht. Then in 2001 she turned up at the America’s Cup 150th Jubilee regatta in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK and continued onto St Tropez.

Cambria

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In 2006 Mr America, aka Dennis Conner helmed Cotton Blossom at Les Voiles de St Tropez. Competing in Epoque Marconi class B he went onto win overall in class. Also unveiled to the yachting world in all her authentic glory that year was the 1920 Lulworth classic cutter.

A five year process commanded the accolade of ‘Restoration of the Century’ at the World Superyacht Awards 2007.

Each of these fine pieces of nautical craftsmanship tells a unique story. This year 2020 saw the regatta divided into two sections, the first week presenting yachts up to 60ft and the second for the modern superyachts and classic schooners. The measure enabled all classes to enjoy the famed show-start in front of the iconic Citadelle with a support crowd.

Looking back, my archive has accrued a broad spectrum of St Tropez race images Moonbeam IV

Mariquita (left and above)

since 1998 depicting many of these graceful beauties. Striking framed hand prints in a variety of options including aluminium dibond and acrylic glass are now available online @: www.ingridabery.com ____________________________________

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SIX FEMALE SKIPPERS IN 2020 VENDÉE GLOBE

Samantha Davies

Isabelle Joschke

Pip Hare

Clarisse Crémer

but for our team, and our partners at HUGO BOSS and Nokia Bell Labs, winning would mean the world. It’s what we’ve been targeting for so long. “Sometimes I feel like this race is the only thing in my life. Winning would validate all the hard work, all the sacrifice of the past 20 years.

Right now, the new HUGO BOSS is miles ahead of where we were, or where we’ve ever been.

We’ve accumulated so much knowledge, and designed and built a boat that has the potential to do it. But we’ve got to balance that focus on performance with reliability. Reliability is everything in this race.

Since its inception in 1989, the Vendée Globe race has never before attracted such as a big and varied field, say its organisers.

On November 8 in Les Sables d’Olonne, on France’s Vendée coast, 33 solo sailors are due to take the start. This time it includes no fewer than ten non-French skippers and there will be a record number of six female skippers. “It’s still too little: we are six out of 33,” says Isabelle Joschke (MACSF). “But here we are, committed to showing that women race as well as men.”

Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur) is back this year for the third time in her career. “I think the foils are the right choice because I have gained a lot of speed,” she says. She’s racing fellow Brit, Pip Hare (Medallia).

“It has been very difficult because we have lost so many international sporting events this year and I think people have shifted a bit in what interests them,” Hare says. “As athletes we have been able to carry on and we will be able to share with a wider audience and so I would like to inspire people and show this a fascinating sport.”

Miranda Merron (Campagne de France) completes the female British trio. “I know the Big South, but I don’t know if that’s a plus or a minus,” she says. “We are spoiled when we are at sea alone. We are reduced to being just ourselves alone with the sea and the sky. I tell myself that I am so very lucky to live this for three months.” Alex Thomson is competing for the fifth time. Tied with Jean Le Cam in terms

Miranda Merron

Alexia Barrier

of number of his five previous participations, Thomson (HUGO BOSS) is the most experienced and the most successful sailor at the start, with two back-to-back podiums achieved over the last two editions – third in 2012-2013 and second in 2016-2017. “If I had to make a bet as to how quickly the boats will go round, I would say 67 days,” Thomson says.

“It’s a pretty amazing fleet and I think it could be quite competitive. For me getting to the finish line has to be the objective. I think that if we can do that, then we’ll be right up there at the front. The ultimate goal is, of course, to win. “Sometimes I don’t like to talk about it because it can sound arrogant or ostentatious,

“But I feel confident and we’re in a good place.

The boat had to be fast, it had to be functional and it had to be beautiful. And I think we achieved all of those things.” The 2020 edition sees significant advances in foil shape, form and structure, but also in corresponding hull design and structure with boats now designed and built specifically to foil.

“This is a very high-level field, we have taken an extra step forward in technology but also in our sport,” says Jacques Caraes, Race Director. “We have 19 foilers compared to seven last time.

And so that will be a special aspect of this race which will be very full on, very difficult. “We can see that all of the work carried out by the teams; I also congratulate the designers, the design offices and the IMOCA class who have worked so hard. The boats have moved forward in terms technology. But they are ready, and the sailors are prepared. On this edition we have an added degree of competitiveness.”

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA

11-13 September – Campeonat (National Championships) – Pollença

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battle on the other side, building a gap that was never to close. Fuego’s upwind speed was such that she stayed in contention, eventually finishing just behind Wight Flyer, and ahead of Stormtrouper.

This year, the Nationals were sailed over three days, with six races planned. Covid prevented our overseas owners joining us, so the fleet was reduced to ten entries. Masks were worn at all times ashore, and other Covid regulations observed.

Puffin, who were having issues with their spinnaker (she’d actually torn it and was down to white sails for the rest of the race). After a tough battle, she pulled ahead of Martini and Flying High, to lead going into the final beat.

Again, the last sausage saw no place changes at the front, giving a day one close of ffinally with two bullets, and Martini and Flying High both on 5 points.

Day 1 – Friday

Day 2 – Saturday

A poor day for Day 1 leader, but fortunately they would be able to discard the 8 points for race 4. Day 2 closing positions after discard: Flying High 5, ffinally 5, Puffin 7, Martini 8, so all to play for!

As for each day, the course was to be sausagetriangle-sausage, winds were moderate, from just west of north.

Race 3

Day 3 – Sunday

On the Saturday, we were joined by Clive Walker (Win Win) and Jakob (remember him from last month) sailing in fuego fatuo. At the start, ffinally was caught below fuego, and slowed down to be able to tack out behind.

This didn’t quite work, and they clipped fuego’s transom, costing a penalty turn. After this, they elected for the right side, and began the long chase to recover from 8th.

The fifth race saw an even more pronounced split between left and right sides of the beat, with no way to switch sides – so it soon cost those who got it wrong at the start – ffinally being one of those. Flying High, Puffin and Martini again dominated the top three, with Dragonfly next and ffinally only fifth.

Race 1 saw ffinally get off cleanly and elected for the right side of the course, holding their lead at the first mark. Martini and Flying High fought hard on the opposite side of the course, but didn’t catch the leader, and had to content themselves with a great tussle for second between them. The triangle proved exciting, with the first leg too tight for some of the crews to want to risk a spinnaker. Those who braved it won out, and the leading group extended to an unassailable separation for the final legs. There were no further place changes at the front, with Flying High beating Martini across the line to take second.

For Race 2 the wind increased slightly, and at top mark became extremely variable, with 90° shifts and zero to fifteen knots coming from nowhere. Ffinally was ahead with 30 metres to go, when the changes started, and she was left without wind and then pushed down away from the mark. Martini, Puffin and Flying High came in from the opposite side and rounded cleanly, with Stormtrouper coming in fast.

There was room to tack inside, and ffinally took it, only for the wind to head 30°, leaving her stationary between mark and oncoming fifteen. The inevitable happened, and she took a penalty as soon as clear of the mark. At the bottom mark, the top group were again within striking distance and ffinally chose to split from them and take the right side of the beat. This paid off, and she was ahead of Stormtrouper at the top.

On the triangle she soon caught and passed

Meanwhile fuego sailed a great first beat, arriving at the top in third place, behind Puffin and Flying High. However, it was soon noticed she was going down the run goose-winged, another boat with no spinnaker. Ffinally rounded in seventh and set about passing Wight Flyer and Dragonfly on the run, before taking fuego just before the mark.

After an uneventful beat ffinally caught and passed Martini on the spinnaker reach, and came within reach of Stormtrouper. The last beat didn’t see any position changes, but on the last run ffinally gybed inside Stormtrouper to finish third to Puffin and Flying High.

Race 4 ffinally started in the middle, and initially things looked good. However as yesterday, the wind had increased, and became more split between the two sides of the course. ffinally and Dragonfly went for the left side of centre, and then thought the other side looked better.

However, the wind split was so severe that there was no real way to cross the course, and they lost out at the top mark. Meanwhile Flying High, Puffin and Martini were having a great

The final race started in a declining breeze, and Martini took advantage of her lighter crew weight to take and hold first place ahead of Flying High and Puffin. Dragonfly and ffinally had a battle all the way round, but there was no way past and the finish line saw them in that order. So the series ended with Flying High on 8, Puffin and Martini both on 12 and ffinally 15 with the rest of the fleet on 25 or more.

Championship results 1 ESP 3592 Flying High Patrick Harris / Vincent Harris 8 2 ESP 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Ben Carwardine 12 3 ESP 3382 Martini Rafa Benitez / Pilar Casares 12 If you’re interested in a trial sail, just follow the link: http://tiny.cc/TrialaFlying15, we’d love to see you! _____________________________________:

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FIRST IMOCA 60 BOAT BUILD ANNOUNCED FOR THE OCEAN RACE 2022-23 The boat is being built by CDK Technologies, based out of Lorient and Port-la-Forêt, France, who have constructed many of the leading offshore sailing boats in the sport, including the last three winners of the Vendée Globe and the largest racing trimaran ever built, the Maxi Banque Populaire V. “When we learned that The Ocean Race was going to be open to a development class we jumped at the opportunity,” commented skipper, Charlie Enright. “We've done two laps of the planet now in the one-design Volvo Ocean 65s and are very excited to take this next step in the Race with a custom design and build process.”

11th Hour Racing Team is one step closer in its ambition to compete in and win The Ocean Race 2022-23 with the announcement that the Team is building a brand new IMOCA 60 in Brittany, France.

Skipper, Charlie Enright, and Team CEO, Mark Towill, have brought together three of the most experienced and successful offshore racing expert organizations to conceptualize, design and build the boat.

11th Hour Racing Team’s strategic partner for the technical and performance aspects of the new boat build is MerConcept, led by offshore racing veteran François Gabart who won the Vendée Globe in 2012. MerConcept, an Entreprise à Mission [purpose-led company] more recently led the build of Apivia - the latest generation foiling IMOCA, which is a front-runner for the upcoming single-handed round the world race. A group of nearly a dozen engineers, designers and analysts are working on the analytics and data for the performance analysis of the new design.

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The boat build announcement is the latest news from the Newport, Rhode Island-based Team, which boosted its crew line up two weeks ago. “We recently announced three new crew members, Simon Fisher, Kyle Langford and Rob Greenhalgh, and will be trialing further crew members to join 11th Hour Racing Team.

Thankfully we have a very supportive partner in 11th Hour Racing who has allowed us to stick to the original plan and vision, supporting an extra year’s worth of testing, trials, training and racing in the build-up to The Ocean Race 2022-23. It’s going to be an incredible journey,” concluded Towill.

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The new IMOCA 60 is being designed by Guillaume Verdier, one of yacht racing’s most prolific designers with America’s Cup winners, Ultime record-breakers and was involved in the design of four of the last five Vendée Globe winners. Verdier brings together the

very best minds in the offshore sailing world to work collaboratively across all areas including structural design to routing, engineering to computational fluid dynamics.

Team CEO Towill agreed, “The challenge that we have in front of us now is taking an IMOCA 60 and turning it into a fully crewed Ocean Race boat and integrating sustainability at every step in the process. It’s something that no-one's ever done before and that to me is the most exciting part of our campaign.”

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THE SHOW GOES ON IN ST TROPEZ

Over 150 boats and 2,000 sailors graced the waters of the bay of Saint Tropez for the 22nd edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez which

took place 26 September to 9 October. The numbers may be a long way down on the 300 boats usually recorded at the event, but they

nonetheless made these Voiles 2020 a reality despite the exceptional circumstances. For a great many of the competitors, it was the first

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and last regatta of the season and the immense pleasure they got out of sailing was palpable.

For its 22nd edition, Les Voiles was also experimenting with a brand-new format. In this way, 130 boats, split into 6 Modern groups and 9 Traditional groups hit the racetrack in the first week, before leaving the way clear for 20 Maxi Yachts and two schooners. There were numerous races each week, despite the gales which battered the south-east of France, and each of the two sub-divisions crowned some magnificent champions.

The addition of a new start line set just off Portalet along the harbour wall delighted the racers and spectators, as crews were happy to get out racing and show off their superb steeds up close to the public in Saint Tropez.

There were also a lot of newcomers to this regatta, including 6 Classic yachts and thirty or so Modern yachts, confirming the great appeal of the event in Saint Tropez, even in a most difficult context.

In order to ensure the best possible heath conditions during the event, all the teams within the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, the Town and all the partners rallied together around President Pierre Roinson and CEO Tony Oller who did a fantastic job in ensuring that health and safety were paramount.

Unfortunately, this did have to mean that the traditional boules (bowling) competition, crew parade, crew festival and sardine feast could not be held this year. So disappointing but understandable.

After the first week of racing at Les Voiles, it was the gaff cutter Eva (Fife 1906) who won the prestigious prize of The Rolex Trophy. The Rolex Trophy gathered together 6 gaff riggers dating over a hundred years old and hence the oldest competitors signed up for Les Voiles.

Eva, the elegant 1906 Fife design skippered by Charlotte Franquet and her 80% female crew, triumphed over Viola (Fife 1908) skippered

by Mini sailor Fabien Després, with Lulu, one of the eldest yachts at Les Voiles, launched in 1897, completes this admirable line up.

Trophies at Les Voiles 2020: Town of Saint-Tropez Trophy awarded to the Modern yacht with the most points in all the categories combined: King of Blue - Pascal Fan BMW Trophy for the first IRC C boat: Couleur Soleil - Robert Coriat North Sails Trophy for the first Modern IRC B: Daguet2 - Frédéric Puzin Suzuki Trophy for the first Modern IRC D: Lady - Nicolas Gonzales Marines de Cogolin Trophy for the first modern IRC E: King of Blue - Pascal Fan Torpez Trophy for the first Classic Period Gaffer A: Scud - Patrizio Bertelli Mercantour Events Trophy for the first Classic Marconi B: Palynodie - Henri Ferbus Bessarat de Bellefon Trophy for the first Classic

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Period Marconi A: Varuna of 1939 - Jens Kellinghusen SNSM Trophy (French lifeboat association) for the Classic Period Marconi B): Meerblick Classic - Otto Pohlman 808 Trophy for the first Classic Period Marconi C: Andale - Laurent Jacques Vernet Yacht Club de France Trophy for the YCF’s ‘favourite’: Pantaia (Illing 1962) Everyone involved in Les Voiles was delighted to have been able to round off the sailing season with such flair, particularly in light of the great slew of regatta cancellations in 2020.

There was also an increase in friendliness and empathy amongst the competitors on the dock after racing which was one advantage of the smaller fleet and a more intimate event. Long may that continue as it is the camaraderie is the best thing in yacht racing, especially classics.

Pierre Roinson, President of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, racer and participant in the IRC D category added “…. Launching this 22nd edition was a massive challenge. I’d like to thank all the owners and skippers for trusting in us. Everyone is delighted to have been able to get out sailing. It’s important to realise that for a great many competitors, the race season began and ended with Les Voiles! Everyone’s happy, despite the lack of festivity and sociability on land, which are one of the signatures of Les Voiles. However, I’ve witnessed very nice social exchanges between the boats, which is something that had begun to disappear slightly, and which, given the context, spontaneously resurfaced between the crews on neighbouring pontoons. That’s a wonderful thing because you rediscover an atmosphere where sailors and crews chat about that day’s races once they get back to the dock.”

Les Voiles Superboats took place during the second week of Les Voiles Super Series from Sunday 4th – Friday 9th October.

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In IRC 1 Leopard3 gives no quarter as she devoured the course at a blistering pace, the Farr 100 prototype knocked spots off the competition, finishing over 30 minutes ahead of her fastest rival, the large Swan 82 Kallima, utterly dominating the fleet today and the overall ranking. The other Swan 80 Umiko burst across the finish line under spinnaker to preserve her 3rd place of the day, taking second place in the overall ranking ahead of Kallima.

Elena and Puritan, the large gaff schooners were in their element. The two fabulous schooners, respectively with an LOA of 37 (Puritan) and 51 metres, (Elena of London) added the Classic touch to a fleet of 20 Maxi yachts this week and with it the magical, timeless image of beautiful gaff sails and long slender white hulls on the azure seas of the bay. At ease in the breeze and the light airs, the immense Elena (Herreshoff 2009) had the edge over Puritan (Alden 1931) in a friendly showdown that was all about style rather than pure performance.

The Trophies awarded in the second week of Les Voiles: Town of Saint-Tropez Trophy: Yacht with the most points, all categories combined: Leopard3 Besserat de Bellefon Trophy: First Classic yacht: Elena of London North Sails Trophy: First Modern IRC 1: Leopard3 Torpez Trophy: First Modern IRC 2 yacht: Ryokan2 808 Trophy: First IRC 3 yacht: Criollos Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer A spectacle for spectators that is up close and personal!

“Speaking as the organiser, everything has gone well with this new race format, enabling all the participants to set sail just in front of the port. …We have some very spectacular Modern boats here, and the bay lends itself to putting on a show. As such, we can offer a perfectly adapted playground so the public can watch these fantastic craft in action, with routes up close and personal to the jetties of Saint Tropez. It’s the perfect showcase for promoting our sport.” ____________________________________

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FIRST WAVE OF AMERICA’S CUP BROADCAST PARTNERSHIPS ANNOUNCED The America's Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports, relentlessly reinvents itself.

First competed in 1851, it predates the car by 35 years, the inaugural flight of the Wright Brothers by 52 years, and the modern Olympic Games by 45 years. Whilst newspapers were in print when the first America's Cup was won, that first race around the Isle of Wight took place 69 years before the invention of broadcast radio, 74 years before broadcast TV was demonstrated, and 154 years before the launch of YouTube.

Fans of the America's Cup all around the world will be able to enjoy coverage via all forms of media on every screen in 2020 and 2021.

The primary objective of the live broadcast of the 36th America’s Cup is to make this the most viewed and accessible America’s Cup competition.

Set against the picturesque background of the Hauraki Gulf of Auckland, New Zealand, with a new title sponsor, PRADA, and in a dramatic new class of racing yacht, the AC75, the world’s best sailors will race to win the oldest trophy in international sport.

“Since we won the America’s Cup in Bermuda in 2017, we have always stated that our objective was to make this America’s Cup the most inclusive and accessible America’s Cup in its 170 year history. And a big part of this is making the broadcast of the events as widely available as possible via national free-to-air networks, supplemented by major pay channels, and on our website and digital platforms,” said Grant Dalton, CEO of the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.

Patrizio Bertelli, CEO of COR 36 (Challenger of Record), added: "Since the very beginning of this edition we have prioritised the quality of broadcast production and the wide distribution - with the broadcast of the America’s Cup to the largest possible audience - over an economic

return. We are therefore very pleased that so many national "free-to-air" channels and major pay networks will show all the events of the PRADA America's Cup World Series Auckland, the PRADA Christmas Race, the PRADA Cup, and the 36th America's Cup. We are confident that our commitment will receive in return a record audience.”

Racing in the spectacular AC75s in Auckland, New Zealand will begin on 17-20 December 2020 with the PRADA America's Cup World Series Auckland and the PRADA Christmas Race. The PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series, begins on 15 January 2021.

The winner of the PRADA Cup will meet the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the 36th America's Cup Match starting on 6th March 2021.

To ensure both the most accessible and most complete live and highlights coverage from broadcasters in well over 120 territories, the

36th America’s Cup has partnered with freeto-air and pay networks including: • New Zealand - home country of Emirates Team New Zealand (Defender) - TVNZ • Italy - home country of Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli Team (Challenger of Record) - RAI and Sky Italia • UK - home country of INEOS Team UK (Challenger) – BBC and Sky UK & Ireland • USA and Caribbean - home country of NYYC American Magic (Challenger) – NBC Sports • Australia - Fox Sports Australia • Pacific Island Nations - Pasifika TV • France, Switzerland, sub-Saharan Africa and other French territories - Canal+ • Sweden – TV12 and C More • South Africa & sub-Saharan Africa SuperSport • Korea - SBS • Taiwan - ELTA • Malaysia & Brunei – Astro

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THE EVOLUTION OF SAILBOAT COACHING Over the past six months, the landscape of both professional sailing and coaching has changed significantly. Most people haven't been able to get out racing as much and very few events have even been happening, but what hasn't changed is peoples thirst for knowledge and wanting to improve.

Paul Ward - "Great analysis. Andrew always explains in great details, works incredibly hard on each session and makes all of the time we spend together useful and relevant. Huge amount of knowledge, great communicator.

Coaching right at the top of our sport and always has time to help!"

"Throughout the recent lock-down with travel essentially ceasing, I have been busy responding to sailing friends and clients with an appetite for sailing knowledge but the inability to go out sailing. So I have been doing a lot of remote coaching, something I've been doing for a few years anyway. I've helped teams remotely in Australia, the USA, Asia and Europe but it's been fairly ad-hoc and also quite time consuming. Then a few months back I became aware of SLOCOACH and the fit came at a perfect time.

Shirley Robertson - "By far the best 100 bucks we've ever spent. We could have gone through all season trying to find the best way forward on our own. Dog is unquestionably THE supercoach, one of the most sought after coaches at the very top end of the game. His help was clear and engaging, full of personal experience and anecdotes yet also really analytical in his approach. There was no 'waffle' and he left us with definitive next steps....we'll be back!!"

"The SLOCOACH platform is very impressive and it's not about one-size-fits-all, generic advice. It provides me with the analysis tools to deliver high-quality feedback to sailors in a very convenient, professional and innovative format. The sessions I've done with sailors so far have been enjoyable and satisfying. It's great to have a tool with a wide reach, where sailors from anywhere and at any level, have such easy access to top coaching. Anything that helps sailors to be their best and to enjoy the process of improving, has got to be good for the sport of sailing.

"Whilst SLOCOACH has been conceived to help people at all levels from all across the world, two earlier adopters are a team of doublehanded high profile sailors. Double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson needs no introduction. She has recently embarked on a double-handed sailing campaign with Henry Bomby and asked for some guidance on the set up of their Sunfast 3300 keelboat. Paul Ward is the reigning J70 World Champion and is embarking on an Etchells campaign.

He too has already seen the benefit of the SLOCOACH platform."

Below are some quotes from the sailors about the experience -

There are several coaching sessions available through the platform. These include specific skills like helming, starts and manoeuvres to an open session for a set price of AUS$100 or around â‚Ź60. There's also a racing bundle, which gives you 3 sessions with a $50 discount.

So whether you want to win against the local rockstar who's been beating you every week in the sailing club or are trying to win a World Championship, check out www.sailing.dog or www.slocoach.com for convenient and cost effective professional coaching using a state of the art platform.

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THE OCEAN RACE EUROPE

The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe, scheduled to start late in the spring of 2021, will bring international top-flight, competitive ocean racing to up to five European cities. The Ocean Race Europe will engage with European citizens to enhance the ambitious green transition and showcase the power of Digital Transformation.

The Ocean Race Europe will see crew members from all over the world racing in foiling IMOCA 60s and one-design VO65s racing from the North Atlantic coast of Europe into the Mediterranean Sea, on a race course of up to

five legs, each to be scored equally. There will be winners and prizes in each class.

"The Ocean Race Europe, provisionally scheduled to run over the month of June, fits well in the racing calendar in 2021 and provides our teams with competitive, meaningful racing next year, adding continuity to their racing programmes," said Johan Salen, the Managing Director of The Ocean Race. "As a new event, it has been important that we have support from teams and sailors for this project to get off the ground, and the feedback to date has been extremely positive."

"The Ocean Race Europe is a good new event for the IMOCA fleet as it will allow us to start the summer with a race around Europe, fully crewed, in both ocean and Mediterranean conditions," said Jeremie Beyou, skipper of the IMOCA 60 Charal. "The racing, with relatively short legs, should be close and very competitive, while on shore it will allow us to engage with more sailing fans around Europe, so for us it is an interesting project." ____________________________________ www.theoceanrace.com

THE HAGUE TO BECOME WORLD SAILING CAPITAL The Hague, the Netherlands, will become the international sailing capital in 2023 following a joint decision by World Sailing, the Royal Netherlands Watersport Association, the municipality of The Hague and TIG Sports to move the 2022 Sailing World Championships to the summer of 2023.

The next edition of the Sailing World Championships will be held from Thursday 10 to Sunday 20 August 2023 and will turn Scheveningen into the capital of competitive sailing with The Ocean Race also set to take over the Dutch shores.

In addition to the new dates for the Sailing World Championships (principal qualification event for the Olympic Sailing Competition), the Youth Sailing World Championships, that was due to be held in The Hague in July 2021, has also been rescheduled for 2022.

The move to rearrange the Sailing World Championships and Youth Sailing World Championships comes following the global challenges caused by the pandemic and the rearrangement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to 2021.

“The Youth Sailing World Championships and the Sailing World Championships are two of the most important sailing events an athlete can aspire to participate in,” says Kim Andersen, World Sailing president.

“The postponement of Tokyo 2020 has meant sailors and our MNAs have had to reorganise their priorities for 2021. Moving the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships to a new venue towards the end of the year will ensure

maximum effort is put in to delivering a successful event.

“The 2022 Youth Worlds will be the first touch point for the Dutch population and will provide the organisers with key opportunities to test operations ahead of the 2023 World Championships.

“The 2023 Sailing World Championships is the primary qualification event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Allowing our teams and sailors more time to prepare following Tokyo 2020 in 2021, will ensure the best sailing talent is displaying to a global audience.

“We look forward to continuing the strong relationship with The Hague and their

established partners in delivering two Championships that raise the bar even higher.”

The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with a population of 525,000.

Competition for the world’s best Olympic class sailors will be held on the North Sea and will provide a stern test for the athletes.

Conditions vary within a short period of time ensuring competitors will encounter a true test on the water with varied wind conditions and challenging tidal patterns.

World Sailing is now seeking a venue to host the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships in December 2021.

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EXHIBITORS AND VISITORS OF TRADE FAIRS ARE BUSINESS TRAVELLERS WITH AN IMPORTANT REASON TO ENTER GERMANY without boat shows. They are the elixir of life of the entire water sports community", explains boot director Petros Michelidakis.

Trade fair participants are generally considered business travellers with good cause to enter Germany. In addition, the current corona entry regulation of the state of North RhineWestphalia (CoronaEinrVO) applies.

When entering Germany, trade fair exhibitors must submit a confirmation of participation from the trade fair organizer as proof. boot exhibitors have received an admission document which they can download from the Online Order System (OOS).

Visitors to the trade fair must present their admission ticket to boot and also an appointment for a business meeting with at least one exhibitor. This regulation applies with immediate effect and without exception to all trade fair participants from countries that are currently not included in the German positive list or are included under conditions on the German positive list.

Further information on this subject can be found in the FAQ of the Federal Ministry of the Interior under the question "Which skilled and highly qualified foreign workers are permitted to enter Germany from a non-European foreign country?": https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/

EN/topics/civil-protection/coronavirus/travelrestrictions-border-control/travel-restrictionborder-control-list.html#f14314972 According to the current status of the CoronaEinrVO of the state of North RhineWestphalia dated October 7, 2020, people entering Germany from risk areas must present a negative corona test, which was carried out no more than 48 hours before entering the Federal Republic of Germany. Decisive for the beginning of the 48-hour period is the time at which the test result is determined. The test result or the medical certificate must be kept for at least 14 days after entry. Please note that due to the dynamic development the situation may change at any time. "boot Düsseldorf 2021 is very well positioned.

The manufacturers of boats and yachts have almost uniformly announced their participation. Halls 1 to 6, 9 and 10 as well as 15 to 17 are already very well booked at this stage. We will have all the major global players in the sailing and motor yacht sector as well as the superboat and luxury yacht area on board again. The European shipyards are convinced of the great necessity of boat shows and have told us in many conversations that the boatbuilding industry would not survive

In addition to the boat suppliers, the manufacturers of engines - combustion and electric drives (Halls 9 and 10) - will be fully represented. Surf sports hall 8a will once again show itself as a highly professional trendsetter in the sector. Behind the colourful and cool presentation is a hard work, inventive talent and innovative technology. Among other things, the latest developments in the in-sports "Wing Surfing" will be on display here. "And we are delighted to have a very special highlight ready for the large diving community. 42 years ago, the first diving tower stood on boot Düsseldorf. In 2021, it will be replaced by a new, high tower that can be seen from all sides. The dives will be visualised even better and visitors will have a great view of the athletes. We have already planned many exciting demonstrations there", says Michelidakis with a view to the diving enthusiasts and adds: "Even if the travel industry suffers from the effects of the crisis, we will be able to present a varied and attractive range of offers in 2021". In addition, leading international charter operators and houseboat hirers are again on board, as these safe forms of holiday are currently in great demand.

Also ready to start is the extensive program of participation in the popular water sports: surfing on the "WAVE", SUPen on the Flatwater pool, sailing in the Sailing Center, paddling on the canoeing track, sport fishing on the fishing pond or diving in the new diving tower. Water sports enthusiasts come at their expense on boot in the bleak Central European January.

The diverse stage programs with expert tips are worthwhile for both beginners and experienced skippers.

Messe Düsseldorf is also relying on its proven "PROTaction" safety system at boot Düsseldorf.

The campaign for the implementation of the hygiene and infection protection rules has already proven at this year's CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF that trade fairs for mobile leisure time can be successfully held under the special conditions http://bit.ly/PROTaction.

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ASTONISHING SMALL BOAT VOYAGES: THE FIRST SINGLE HANDED CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE GLOBE

on Earth. He hauls the Spray up on the beach for underwater maintenance and after some difficulty gets her re-floated and departs on the 22nd Aug.

“On the 24th June 1897, the Spray, well fitted in every way, sailed for the long voyage ahead, down the Indian Ocean”. With these words Slocum describes his departure from Australia.

With the trade winds still blowing Slocum launches himself into the Indian Ocean.

Slocum plans his voyage so not to arrive off the coast of Southern Africa before mid summer in the southern hemisphere. His experience tells him to avoid the winter months in the south.

He decides to take it easy and first sets course for the Keeling Cocos atoll islands. Slocum follows the latitude line of 10deg 23” S for days on end. With a ship’s clock which had lost its minute hand Slocum claims to have calculated his longitude. He sailed within sight of Timor and Dana Island and on the 11th July he sailed past Christmas Island. On the 17th July Slocum found Cocos & Keeling dead ahead. He boasts about his accurate navigation. He dropped anchor there that afternoon. He had run 2700 nM since leaving Australia over 23 days earlier.

He claims not to have spent more than three hours at the helm during the entire crossing.

Spray could maintain a straight course with her helm lashed when the wind was on the beam or astern. Keeling and Cocos have an interesting history but suffice to say for now that Slocum describes the island as heaven

Slocum’s next port of call is the mid-ocean island of Rodriguez where he spent eight days re-provisioning the Spray. His arrival caused some consternation as no one can believe that his is the only crew member of the Spray.

After some initial suspicion the islanders demonstrate their generosity with invitations to dinner. From Rodriquez Slocum shapes a course for Mauritius where is arrived in the 16th September. Slocum rested at Mauritius until the 26th October. During his stay he was encouraged to give lectures on his adventures.

He seems to have been particularly touched that the proprietor of a local flower conservatory named a new plant he had discovered that very morning the “Slocum”. On the 26th October with the end of the southern winter he departs Mauritius. The following day he came upon Reunion but with a heavy swell running he decided not to land and continue towards South Africa. Between the 6th and 9th November he experience as hard a gale in the Mozambique Channel as any he had since he had left Cape Horn.

He ran down the African coast until Port Natal the port of the garden city of Durban.

Soon after arrival Slocum was introduced to the great explorer Mr Stanley who took great interest in Slocum’s voyage. Sloum met Mr Stanley a second time “but got no more hints in navigation from the famous explorer” Slocum says in a disappointed tone! After an entertaining stay in Durban which included

an argument with three Boer flat earthers he departs Durban for Cape Town on the 14th December 1897. Slocum arrived in Capetown at Xmas. Slocum spent three months touring South Africa and giving lectures on his voyage which enabled him to fund his stay and reprovision the Spray for his dash across the Atlantic. On the 26th March 1898 the Spray left Capetown. Slocum made excellent progress logging his fastest 24 hour run during this part of the voyage. On the 11th April he anchored off St Helena. One has to marvel at his navigation skills. It must have required a lot of skill and precision to arrive at an island just nine miles long in the vastness of the South Atlantic. At St Helena he gave another two of his lectures and visited the exile home of Napoleon, Longwood House. On the 20th April the Spray once again put to sea and 7 days later he arrived at Ascension. After a short stay at Ascension the Spray departed. On the 8th May she crossed her outward track, made on the 2nd October 1895, near the island of Fernando de Noronha.

With this event Slocum immortalised his place as the first man to circumnavigate the globe single handed. He continued to the Caribbean and then Boston his point of departure but from this point on his place in the history of sailing was assured.

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LIFERAFTS SERVICES, INSPECTION, SALES AND SAFETY GEAR IN THE CARIBBEAN As the super and mega yachts, as well as smaller boats ( and yachts participating in the Arc ) are preparing their crossing of the Atlantic to the Antilles, some captains and crew are wondering how and if, they will be able to have their life rafts and other safety gear serviced in the Caribbean Islands while they cruise around for several months.

The Islander spoke with Anke Roosens, owner of the St.Martin based company LifeRaftsEtc. Anke: I started LifeRaftsEtc. in 2009 while I was working part time as a captain on the fast Jet ferries of Aquamania to St.Barth’s and Saba.

I also worked as a relief captain on several large yachts and have done multiple deliveries from the Caribbean to Europe, South America and the USA. Growing up in the Caribbean I had always been into sailing, surfing, diving and other water sports; I bought my own 32 ft sailboat when I was 16 and lived on board for the next 10 years. Gradually, due to the increased workload with LifeRaftsEtc, I took on less and less deliveries and stopped working part time as a captain, so I have not sailed a lot during recent years, but Isure miss it. I am one of the Captains of the local French Sea Rescue SNSM; so I do get out on the water regularly to rescue others.

The Islander: Why and how do you start a life raft service station?

Anke: My mom was the owner of the Maritime School of the West Indies ( she sold the school recently ) and we always had problems finding life rafts to use during the STCW training courses. There was no one servicing rafts on the island so she had to send them off to neighbouring islands to get repacked. This was expensive and time consuming, and we figured it might be interesting to do it ourselves. I did a little 'market research' to see which brands of rafts were most prevalent on the local vessels;

and then I went to do the compulsory training courses in Europe, Anke says. Initially, many people in the local marine community advised me against opening a service station here; there had been one in Sandy Ground previously and they went bankrupt in 2007. I was told it would never work; that the investment was too high for too few returns, etc. I started anyway; but I decided to start 'small'; with just 2 brands (the initial investment is between 15000 and 25 000 euro per brand, for the initial training, the audits, specific tools, the minimum stock of spare parts, etc.) in a small workshop of 120m2 which just met the standards. It worked well from the start; being a captain for years I had a very good reputation on the island and the customers knew that I took safety very seriously so they trusted me for all their survival gear.

Not only do we service the rafts of most of

the Anguilla and St.Barth’s ferries, but also those of local charter boat operators, the 2 airports (Juliana and Grand Case) and others.

LifeRaftsEtc. is also well known within the international "Cruisers” network and they come to St. Martin from all over the Caribbean to inspect their rafts at our facilities. Customers are always invited to be present when their rafts are being opened and this is much appreciated by those Cruisers who do not really know how "it works" and what their raft looks like.

Workspace Anke: The small workshop in Saint Martin’s Cul de Sac was no longer suitable after a while and in 2016 LifeRaftsEtc. moved in to its new 420m2 premises in Concordia Marigot. "Being a volunteer captain for the SNSM (French Side Saint Martin Sea Rescue) it was important for me to move closer to Marigot; because we have to leave the dock with our rescue vessel within 20 minutes of an MRCC emergency call, she explains. Therefore it took several years of searching; but in 2016 I was finally lucky enough to find an "adaptable" workspace in Concordia.

We then did a lot of work (my brother, my dad and myself) to restore this space and after passing all the mandatory audits we opened our doors there in June 2016.

Hurricane IRMA Sadly, during hurricane IRMA in September 2017, and like many companies on the Island, I lost my workshop but we were able to salvage most of the tools, stock and spare parts, so I was operational in October 2017 from a "temporary" location in Orient Bay; audited and exceptionally approved by Bureau Veritas, Maritime Affairs and the brands, to continue the (mandatory) raft inspections on the island.

Because of this temporary workshop and the continued support of loyal local customers who had been able to save their ships, the company was able to stay afloat; and this despite a sharp decrease from visiting vessels that could not come back until the islands’ marinas had been

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rebuilt. We moved back in to our own building in March 2019.

We had a great season in 2019-2020 until March 2020 with the COVID-19 when travel was shut down all over the world. We remained open for business at all times but at the moment with the Covid virus situation we are less busy than usual. Hopefully with the mega yacht season coming up we’ll see many customers coming back. Quite a few yachts still want to do their yearly service whilst they are here; as they have got used to the superior, individualised service they get at Life Rafts Etc.; as well as most of the local vessels whom have not worked much over the past few months but have to service their rafts to remain compliant with regulations.

The Islander: Are there strict controls from the authorities to avoid that non regulated people do life raft inspections?

Anke: The workshop, technicians and all materials have to be inspected and approved by each life raft brand and by Bureau Veritas; so we get audited yearly by some and every 3 years by others.

Local authorities from both sides of the islands also conduct inspections and our workspace is fully compliant with ISO 9650, SOLAS and IMO regulations. As we service multiple brands for which you need to do a training course separately and renew that every 3 years you can imagine that a life raft business is not something everyone can easily set up. It involves a lot of time and investment.

Unfortunately all over the world there are service stations that claim to be certified to do a certain life raft brand but it is often not the case. As a captain you should always verify on the brand’s web site of your life raft if a certain station is certified to do your life raft service because if that’s not the case the service will be invalid and in case of an accident insurance will not cover anything if they find out.

LifeRaftsEtc. is certified to do all the Survitec brands, Zodiac, Plastimo, RFD, Revere, Bombard, Crewsaver, Avon and many others but we will never service a life raft brand name for which we don’t have a license.

Liferafts Etc. is the only official serviced center authorized to service liferafts in Sint Maarten Saint Martin for the brands listed on our web site www.LifeRaftsEtc.com . Our technicians are trained and certified by every brand we represent and attend the regular mandatory refresher training courses.

The Islander: What about other safety equipment services?

Anke: Again the same story, we have certifications for Jon Buoys, Life jackets, Immersion suits and much more and each brand has only a few certified stations where you can bring those.

The Islander: How long does it takes to do a life raft inspection?

Anke: A raft inspection takes on average about 4 to 6 hours (depending on size and age); it is essential to make an appointment (ideally

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at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance, especially if you or crew wish to be present during the opening of your raft). Life raft and other safety equipment inspections (lifejackets, beacons, survival suits, Jonbuoys, etc.) are mandatory every 12 months on professional vessels and every 3 years for pleasure crafts.

It is quite common for cruisers to show up with rafts that have never been inspected since they purchased them more than 5 years ago; and they are surprised when they learn in the presence of LifeRaftsEtc. technicians that if they had needed it in the event of an emergency their raft would never have opened because the firing head was completely corroded! It is therefore essential to have this safety equipment checked at the intervals stipulated by the manufacturers.

The Islander: How do you see your future?

Anke: Let’s hope that this virus goes away quickly and that everyone can get back to living & travelling “like normal”. I do think that I am one of the lucky ones; whilst many businesses have folded due to this global pandemic we are hanging in there and still doing quite well; these inspections are mandatory so our clients have to do them regardless; therefore we always have work; which is a real blessing in these uncertain times. Long term; I would like to sell the business eventually and perhaps work again as a part-time or relief captain. For the time being though; unless I get an amazing offer I will stick with what I’m doing and continue building my business!

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QUANTUM MARINE STABILIZERS OPENS MEDITERRANEAN SERVICE CENTRE AT MB92 BARCELONA MB92, a world-leading group of superyacht refit shipyards, and Quantum Marine Stabilizers, an industry leader in stabilizer system design and manufacturing, today announced the opening of their second European service centre within the MB92 Barcelona Facilities.

For over a decade, Quantum’s European manufacturing and service facility located in The Netherlands, handled all European service work. However, with the Mediterranean megayacht fleet continuing to grow, Quantum recognized the need to provide service and sales support within the region. Barcelona offers both an extensive yacht support infrastructure and quick access to the Mediterranean, representing shorter response times.

Quantum’s operations are set to commence in mid-October 2020 with an initial team of service technicians, and Andrew Corbin, the Technical Sales Manager, who together, will progressively grow the new Quantum facility.

Quantum’s CEO John Allen stated, “Barcelona and MB92 meet the ‘centrally located’ requirement to better service our clients with a shipyard that has an incredible infrastructure and capacity to accommodate all sizes of superyachts. Over the years, we have worked closely with several members of the MB92 Team and have a tremendous amount of respect for their successful operation and professional approach.”

Pepe García-Aubert, President & CEO of MB92 Group stated that “we are excited to be welcoming Quantum to our Barcelona facilities. We have enjoyed a long working relationship and I am confident that this next phase will serve as a platform for further success. At MB92, we are committed to partnering with leaders in their respective fields who share our approach to providing clients a world-class refit experience. Quantum has developed an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, service delivery and are providing innovative solutions towards a more sustainable future.”

KARPAZ GATE MARINA ANNOUNCES ASSISTANCE FOR PRIVATE YACHTS CRUISING NEAR NORTH CYPRUS cost compared to other countries in the region.

Currently, both foreigners and TRNC citizens are permitted to enter the TRNC through Ercan Airport following the end of flight restrictions.

Passengers need to abide by the latest requirements for their country, depending on its designation in Category A (safest), B or C (highest risk). The latest quarantine conditions and information about the categories of countries is available from the TRNC Ministry of Health and is constantly reviewed by local authorities according to the latest health ministry and World Health Organisation (WHO) information.

Private yachts are now permitted to enter Karpaz Gate Marina and other TRNC ports in an emergency or for urgent supplies Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has announced that the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions now allows it to offer some assistance for private yachts cruising in the region, but under strict conditions.

Although the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) Ministry of Health has extended the ban of arrival of private boats until 1 November 2020, vessels requesting emergency asylum, and fuel, water and food,

are now permitted to enter Karpaz Gate Marina and other TRNC ports. However, all those on-board the boat are not allowed to leave the boat and not allowed to check into the country (as transit) by informing the relevant Port Authorities, Customs, Immigration and Health units.

The partial opening of Karpaz Gate Marina for the arrival of private boats ensures it can once again provide a haven for yachts in transit with urgent requirements. In addition to the premium technical and berthing services, an on-site fuel station is available for both Eurodiesel and Gasoline at significantly lower

Karpaz Gate Marina’s berthing services, restaurant and Beach Club facilities, as well as its extensive technical department and dry dock, are fully operational. The award-winning 5 Gold Anchor marina on the island’s Karpaz peninsula has implemented a number of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all visitors, clients and staff including high standards of disinfection and hygiene, as well as special signage to promote cleanliness and social distancing.

The TRNC has so far seen very few cases of COVID-19, with the government claiming a successful fight against the pandemic due to a phased and vigilant lockdown and timely decisions and measures to stem the spread of the virus. ______________________________________ For more information or assistance: info@karpazbay.com WhatsApp and call +90 533 833 7878 www.karpazbay.com

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PLASTIC FREE MENORCA

The Plastic Free Menorca Alliance is a joint agreement signed by the Menorca Preservation Fund, the Menorcan Institute for Socio-Environmental Studies-Observatory of Menorca, GOB Menorca, the Association Leader Isla de Menorca and Per La Mar Viva.

The project has been launched this September with a starting budget of 24,500 euros for the first year, although it is hoped that the project will be able to get further continuity should the problem require it.

This alliance has been impulsed by the Menorca Preservation Fund which realised that there were a large number of initiatives being carried out on the island in the fight against plastic pollution and that it would be useful to make a common, coordinated and agreed front. As a result, the MEPF , along with the other 4 entities in the alliance (the Institut Menorquí d'Estudis, GOB Menorca, the Asociación Leader Illa de Menorca and Per la Mar Viva) have been working on this project for more than a year, although it is not until today that this collaboration has been formalised with the signing of the agreement, where each of the five entities assumes specific commitments.

The Alliance has set itself four initial objectives for this first year of work. On the one hand, it wants to create a certification process for small and medium sized companies on the island in order to support these businesses in reducing their use of disposable plastics. This is a major milestone, as the new Balearic Islands waste law, effective from 2021, will make it obligatory to eliminate a number of disposable

plastic products such as plastic tableware, single-dose food products or lightweight plastic bags, among others. The Plastic Free Menorca certification process will consist in providing support and technical advice in the reduction process carried out by interested companies and recognition through badges, social networks and the project's website.

In addition, the alliance aims to develop a list of local suppliers and businesses offering alternatives to single-use plastics, favouring the local and sustainable economy. Another important task in this first year of the project is to carry out environmental information actions with diverse actions such as creating a guide on alternative materials and the creation of a website and the project's Instagram and Facebook social networks as a direct channel of information and communication with the population. The Alliance also wants to act as a platform of coordination amongst the different organisations and projects aimed at reducing plastic pollution on the island to ensure these are coordinated and not duplicating each other’s efforts.

With regard to the commitments made by each entity, the Menorca Preservation Fund will be responsible for hiring the project's coordinator and funding 10,000 euros for the first year. The

Institut Menorquí d'Estudis, through the Socioenvironmental Observatory for Menorca, will define a system of indicators with the data that arise s from the project, will advise and support in further fundraising opportunities and collaborations and will provide 500 euros in fungible material. Per la Mar Viva, will make their network of volunteers available to the alliance for actions and awareness raising events. The Asociación Leader Illa de Menorca will contribute 4,000 euros to the project's expenses and GOB Menorca, is making available all the organisations knowledge and experience available to the Alliance. Also, all the entities ainvoved are committed to offering their spaces for meetings and work sessions, offering their own personnel to carry out actions, access to computer resources and disseminating the actions carried out from the Alliance through their websites and social networks. In order to maximise the projects resources.

In addition, and without who’s support the project could not have gotten off the ground, the Marilles Foundation have agreed to finance the first year of the project with a further 10,000 euros, which has been essential in enabling the alliance to formalise its work and launch the certification process.

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MY M.Y. LATITUDE VOYAGE THROUGH THE ‘FORGOTTEN ISLANDS The small town of Kupang in West Timor is not on everyone's travel list. However, I found myself with other guests jetting from Singapore via Jakarta to this city, one of the most Eastern in the Indonesian archipelago.

Here lay the modern lines of the52m luxury yacht M/y Latitude, anchored in a bay thirty minutes from the airport and presenting somewhat of a contrast with the array of fishing boats and other local vessels.

I always have a feeling of freedom and of returning home every time I get back on board Latitude. Anticipation and excitement was running high amongst us all as Captain Ed and our Asia Pacific Superyachts guide, Arif, explained with the use of charts the impending 25 day voyage we were about to undertake through the ‘Forgotten Islands’.

"Basically, Mr. Thadani, we are starting in the very southernmost islands and cruising in a roughly northern route to Sorong in Papua, one of the most Northern ports in Indonesia. We will be taking you to places and locations due to their remoteness that hardly anyone have the opportunity to see or access", beamed Arif proudly, "It is one of the few real adventures left in this modern world", added Captain Ed. Starting in late November, we were on the edge (actually too late) of the weather window for a very exposed trip like this.

The “Forgotten Islands” are literally just specks of volcanic islands jutting straight out of the depths of the Banda Sea, in central-east Indonesia. Depths in this part of Indonesia are their deepest with consistent depths of over a kilometer and the deepest point being 7.2km at the Weber Deep. This is also the world’s largest exposed fault line and we will be sailing directly over top of it!

A trip like this recovers top support as the vessel will be days away from any civilization or ports of assistance.

“The weather gods have blessed this trip very well!” said Thomas Taatjes of Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia, adding, “We’ve been keeping a close eye on all aspects of the weather, whilst this is indeed a late start to this trip, the seasons have been late this year and this is shaping up to be an all-time trip!”

Built into the trip plan is logistical stops every 8-10 days with APS organized fresh provisions, tender fuel and other logistical requirements to be ready for us at our short port pitstops. We departed Kupang and settled in for the first of what was to be a pattern of overnight passages in between day anchorages and activities.

As my passion is diving and underwater photography, Arif and Thomas’ trip plan had us diving each day with the potential of ample snorkeling for the other guests and an absolute goldmine of locations for my other interest, drone photography.

The new day saw us steaming in glass smooth conditions through the Alor group of islands.

By midday we had arrived our overnight destination. The afternoon we were picked up by the local villagers in their small dugout craft to see the resident ‘Dugong’. This massive sea cow as it turns out, is quite the amorous creature. He hears the local boats arrive and is quick to come and say hello. For those who have never seen this quiet and rarely viewed sea mammal, this was an amazing experience.

Even in this short period, the guests and I were now ensconced into boat life. A feature of this

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being the delicious and healthy meal our chef prepares each day, and the wonderful service and care our crew provide for us. I could dedicate pages to describe this element of our cruising adventure however I need to stay on the destinations. With that after visiting a local tribal village who, in a previous era, were head hunters we that night moved overnight to Romang group of islands.

Well anchored, the dive party were soon in the water with what was yet another magnificent dive. The intense history of this area is well documented where nations fought ruthlessly for control of these little specks of real estate that at the time were the only places known to have nutmeg and mace, a meat preservative so needed for the long ocean voyages which punctuated the era of colonization.

Now here the serious diving started. It was so good we extended our stay here to two nights.

This set of islands are so remote that evidence of humans is virtually nil. The waters are clear of rubbish and plastics and crystal clear with staggering abundance of coral and marine life.

This first location blew our minds.

Interestingly, a tiny island in this group called Run Island was swapped for Manhattan in 1667 between the Dutch and England battles of the Nutmeg islands.

We did 3 dives a day here and was so good, it could be best to describe what we didn't see on the cumulative total of them all. Purely out of this world.

Next stop was Palau Serua, and again the diving was of a caliber not seen in many places in the world. The highlight was diving with schooling hammerheads. We had three runs at this amazing deep water dive experience. This was one of main draw cards for us on this particular trip and it didn’t disappoint.

Our dive guide, Mr Arif, was as usual right on the money! Not many places you can see schooling hammerheads of this magnitude and we were extremely grateful to have shared their habitat for our dives.

It was with great reluctance we had to leave our diving heaven and move on to Tual, the provincial capital of the Kei group of islands.

This was the first of one of our scheduled logistics stopovers.

At this quaint little fishing port we had to take provisions, take gasoline for the tenders, do a guest change out and receive previously ordered spare parts and engineering supplies and enjoy a guest shore exploration of the town. This program could not have been achieved without the faultless support of Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia and their ground person, Fitri. She was always there for us with a big smile and her usual happy self. I get the feeling she likes these adventures as much as I do! All aspects of this program were fulfilled in the one day allocated and before we knew it, we were steaming to the Tayandu group.

This white sand beach dominated area was seen as more regroup time, given the dive program to date had been so bountiful and intense. We all felt like having some beach walking and snorkeling. During this time I found the droning in the area had to be seen to be believed, with large white sand shoals and beaches surrounding the atoll vegetation as far as the eye could see.

After a wonderful two days in Tayandu we once again steamed overnight to historic Spice Islands, locally known as the Banda group. The morning greeted us with the imposing view of the volcano Gunung Api (Fire Mountain), the large volcano central to the main island of Banda Niera.

Our guests did a quaint island walk though, visited the local museum, climbed through the large old Dutch battlement fort and saw nutmeg and mace first hand from the tree.

After a delicious local lunch everyone was back to the boat. The small town of Banda Niera with its old colonial buildings and rich history is a very special place to visit.

The next day saw us dive one of the best dives we had done so far on the trip. The ‘Cathedral’ was a swim through cave lined with the most beautiful array of sea fans and filled with fish.

Over and above the exciting swim through was a hammerhead shark school of Bumphead wrasse and mixture of cruising pelagic fish and all varieties of coral based fish. The life on this dive was incredible.

The two days at Banda had flown past and it was time to move on to our next destination location the southernmost island group of Raja Ampat, Misool. This was a 22 hours passage

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that had the same flat sea conditions we were accustomed to.

In all we spent four magnificent days of diving, snorkeling, exploration and beach walks in the Misool islands. The pure beauty and geographic splendor of this area is a must-see for any boat owner. Aptly our Misool time coincided with Christmas. Celebrating this joyous occasion in such a unique location really did belay a feeling of gratitude and blessing that this time of the year invokes.

We have visited Misool and Raja Ampat before, but we never tire of going back to this spot which is one of the most beautiful the world has to offer.

Our time in Misool sadly brought the first phase of our voyage to a close. The good ship Latitude then made its way to Sorong, the main port servicing the famous Raja Ampat area and the second phase of our Indonesian cruising program.

Once in Sorong we were serviced in an amazing twenty-four hour turn around by Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia.

Stay tuned for a second installment story of the adventures onboard the M/y Latitude Indonesian cruising program. ______________________________________ pr-comm@asia-pacific-superyachts.com

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MALDIVES WELCOMES YACHTS DURING COVID-19 One of the best and most fascinating travel destinations in the world, The Maldives is fast emerging as a world favorite for a cruising journey.

The small chain of Islands that make up the Maldives, known as ‘The pearls of the Indian Ocean’, are a luxury treasure consisting of 26 atolls. The ancient coral islands of natural beauty provide the perfect break from the reality of the pandemic.

Located in the Indian Ocean 670 km southwest of Sri Lanka and covering an area of 300 km, the Maldives were originally settled by its Dravidian inhabitants from southern India, perhaps as early as the 4th century BC. The Maldives joined the Commonwealth and became a full member in 1985. In the past 20 years the archipelago of miniscule coral islets of deep blue seas has become known for its abundant coral reefs and rich sea life awarding incredible cruising and dive and snorkelling options. Yachting visitors have discovered fantastic cruising along waterways in weather that’s generally picture perfect - featuring sunlit days, breezy nights, balmy mornings and iridescent sunsets.

The Republic opened to foreign-flagged vessels September 15, 2020 reports Mohamed Hameed of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS).

The APS team began welcoming superyachts soon after. “Other yachts plan to visit soon including four superyachts and many more are inquiring”, he adds.

A visiting Captain remarked to Mr. Hameed: “For the time being it sounds like the Maldives would be one of the easiest destinations for the yacht and guests to visit! Most other countries require quarantine periods and still limit various nationalities in general“.

“We are noticing that a lot of yachts are choosing to visit Maldives quite early in the season this year, as vessels are aware Maldives regulations/restrictions are relatively easier compared to the rest of the yachting destinations. We are potentially looking at a very successful and happening season ahead 2020/2021”, Mohamed enthused.

Arriving Superyachts start their adventure at the capital island of Malé, lying north and located among the miniscule coral islets of

the Maldives' nature-rich archipelago. A fascinating travel destination and a favourite of superyachts, the Maldives is one of the few top cruising destinations lifting Covid-19 restrictions.

however, there are only two slots big enough for 60 meters LOA. Crossroads is mainly used to stay on anchor when there are no guests as great place for crew entertainment”, reports Mohamed.

“Most yachts still choose to be anchored near Bandos Island Resort when guests are not on board and/ or while waiting for guests. This is mainly because Bandos is closer to airport and makes it easy for crew change, ease of receiving provisions, garbage clearance etc.

A few superyachts are choosing to go to the Yacht Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives;

It usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes for arrival/departure process to complete; given that all required arrival/departure documents/ formalities are completed well in advance.

Hameed notes, “The process is usually smooth as we guide the Captain/Crew with constant clear communication day and night. We ensure that all formalities/documents are in place

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prior to these proceedings”.

There are no restrictions imposed on specific nationals; but generally, all nationals entering Maldives will need to show a Negative PCR result. The PCR test must be conducted 72hrs prior to departure to Maldives. In case for transiting/visiting yachts; each crew will be required to conduct the test 72hrs prior to departure from their last port (even though it takes several days at sea afterward to reach Maldives). As well, a Traveler Health Declaration (THD) form must be submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 24 hours prior to their travel. This can be submitted electronically via http://imuga. immigration.gov.mv.

A multi-generational resident with a deep knowledge of his country’s attractions, Mohamed Hameed suggests the following for an extraordinary trip on one´s own yacht or luxury charter yacht. In ending a journey, Hameed suggests experiencing the pristine natural beauty of Baa Atoll at Nibiligas & Mendhoo Islands as a perfect finale to a cruising journey.

“We have some wonderful itineraries and special anchorages for superyachts .The Maldives has an abundance of dive sites providing one thrilling dive opportunity after another. The best season for scuba diving is from January to April when there is very good visibility and excellent sea conditions.

Cruising Cruising within the waters of Maldives is quite hassle free notes Mohamed, except for going ashore to local inhabited islands, “Resort visits are based on individual permissions from respective resort managements, etc. There are plenty of exciting activities for guests to experience while in Maldives - going ashore to uninhabited islands, sandbanks, and other recreational activities on open water - such as diving, snorkeling, fishing, water sports etc.

Baa Atoll In addition to water options, yachting guests can explore the natural beauty of the Maldives.

A not to be missed experience is a visit to a breathtakingly beautiful island that is home to the luxurious Anantara Kihavah Villas, located on the Baa Atoll in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The resort welcomes visitors with an extraordinary feature, a panorama of aquatic life at the world's only underwater restaurant and wine cellar!

Muthaafushi Island at Baa Atoll Muthaafushi Island, house reef and Muthaafushi Thila a high biodiversity and standing population of hard and soft corals and associated marine invertebrates and vertebrates. This area has a high populations of large fin fish including sharks (one of the remaining locations within the atoll that sharks can be found) and pelagic species along with nest sites for green turtles and roosting sites for the Black-Napped, Roseate and Lesser Noddy terns.

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Dusit Thani Resort on Mudhdhoo Island A beautiful sanctuary in Baa Atoll sheltered by nature amidst white sandy beaches and encircled by a turquoise lagoon, 100 top of the line guest villas are situated amongst the natural waterways. The Dusit Thani is known for frequent sightings of dolphins and sea turtles and the resort’s ‘living house reef’ is a snorkeler’s paradise. Special dinners and sand spit picnics/set ups can be arranged as well as visits to the wonderful reef that surrounds Mudhdhoo (advance permission required).

The ocean lies at the heart and soul of the Maldives and dining on seafood just pulled from the ocean and cooked in front of you is always a treat. Of the thousands of islands that make up the Maldives, only approximately 200 are inhabited, making them the perfect cruising ground to discover your very own private paradise.

Nibiliga Island Nibiliga is a small but exclusive island and an add-on for those who wish to spend an extra day in the pristine natural beauty of Baa Atoll.

Nibiligaa is one of the uninhabited islands of Baa Atoll and located in the Mendhoo Region are: Nibiligaa Island and reef; Mendhoo Island and reef; and Mendhoobinmathee Faru and Kaburu Faru.

Safe Travels Stamp The Ministry of Tourism Republish of Maldives announced the Maldives was awarded the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC recognises the efforts of the Maldives in implementing enhanced health and safety measures in line with the WTTC global Safe Travels protocol of creating a safe, gradual plan by rebuilding confidence among travellers and ensuring a coordinated approach in restarting the country’s Tourism industry.

It is the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for Travel & Tourism, designed to address COVID-19 and similar outbreaks. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) also embraced the WTTC Safe Travels stamp, which have the safety and hygiene of travellers as their top priority. Since the launch of the stamp, major destinations around the world have signed up to the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp.

A substantial reduction in fees to enter the Maldives also benefits visiting vessels.

This helps make the Maldives a superyacht favourite and provides a viable stopover for all yachts crossing the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is a convenient stop-over for yachts bound for either the Red Sea or en route via the Cape of Good Hope. ______________________________________ Yachts seeking more information or with questions regarding travel requirements: mohamed@asia-pacific-superyachts.com www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com/maldives

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STEW OF THE MONTH: KATE HORNE

Corinth Canal

Tender Driving in Greece

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

My love of the ocean influenced my decision to pursue a career in the oceanic industry. I started off in 2010 by doing my first scuba diving course, which hooked me and my drive pushed me to become an instructor, while doing so I managed dive centres in different parts of the world. While running a great company in Cape Town, South Africa, I had front row seats to the beautiful yachts in the Harbours, this is when I made the decision to move to Palma and start my Yachting career in May 2018.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on and why?

Prepping Bosun Locker

My favourite boat so far would have to be Lady Nora, working on her for nearly 2 years and learning a lot from my wonderful chief stew in the first season. The family would be the deciding factor, very family orientated and great family to work for.

What are the best and worst parts about working on-board?

The best parts of working on yachts are: 1. You are on the ocean all the time.

2. Working as a well-oiled team, is a very rewarding feeling.

3. You get to see some beautiful places.

4. There is always something to learn.

5. Being a part of the team and willing to learn allows you to help the deck department and learn new skills.

Worst parts: 1. Rough seas and no stabilisers.

2. If you have one bad seed on board, it can cause a clash with all the crew.

How do you keep sane on charter?

Rescue Dog Walks

I stay sane by staying positive, you need to remember you are working in a confined place on the ocean with people you may have never

met. Stay positive and always be kind and understanding. I am also very lucky, because I work on board with my husband, which definitely helps.

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

The key is to make sure they are always happy and have what they need. The little things also go a long way, learn what their favourite drink is and have it ready to go. Take note of who gets up first and what coffee they have, always be ready. Once you have these basics done, then you can start planning great beach lunches, or tours, depending on what your guests like to do.

What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests?

I’m not sure it’s the coolest, but one of the things from my first season in yachting that my chief stew and I managed to pull off was an early birthday party on the sundeck for the guests 8-year-old daughter. We had about 5 hours notice. We managed to get a cake sorted and decorated the entire sundeck without the guests noticing. The mother of the little girl was so shocked and surprised what we had managed to pull off and they absolutely loved it.

What is your signature cocktail?

Tequila Sunrise. I love colourful drinks, and this is a bright and cheerful cocktail.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

There are so many good destinations for different reasons. I would have to choose Corsica, the ocean is calm and beautiful, guests can go for beautiful swims, or eat lunch on the bridge deck with a magnificent view. One of the quieter places and more private for the guests.

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Mallorca Hikes

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

Tell us about your embarrassing moment on board.

I love the planet and all animals. Therefore, I would only use Eco friendly products, do conservation, find a way to help the environment and do more for the planet’s oceans. Organise beach clean-ups and educate my crew about all these things. Welcoming researches that have great ideas to help the oceans, but have no means or money to get to these remote areas with a boat.

One day when we were anchored in Greece and serving lunch, it was very rough. (We had no stabilisers) I was serving the guest drinks and the last coke flew off my tray straight at the guest, lucky for me the guest caught it.

It’s not the most embarrassing thing, except that it would have hit the guest on the head.

The guest laughed it off and I was saved.

Embarrassed, but saved.

What is your on-board pet hate?

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

This is a tough one. I would have to say my pet hate is crew complaining about small things constantly. I would love crew to stay positive and try keep a good attitude.

The mountains and views are beautiful in Mallorca. I enjoy hiking all over Mallorca and taking rescue dogs for walks and spoiling them.

Career achievement are you most proud of?

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

I am pretty proud to be nominated for this A crew stewardess award. I am also proud to say I completed a Super Yacht Chef cookery course in Palma. This opened my eyes to cooking and showed me I can cook.

Get into yachting now! I waited a little long, so I would definitely tell my 20-year-old self to look at getting into yachting earlier. I absolutely love the ocean and should have started my yachting career earlier.

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

What’s your plan for the future?

Something I learnt on Lady Nora, is always have extra toiletries, towels, etc hidden somewhere in each cabin. If you only have a few moments to turn up a room, this makes it very easy and quick to avoid bumping into a guest, holding dirty towels and rubbish bags.

I plan to work in the yachting industry and work my way up to chief stew, eventually I will down size to a smaller yacht where my partner and I can run a yacht on our own for charter or private guests. Showing them the oceans and spoiling them.

Kate and her partner

The end game is to open a water sports and scuba diving centre somewhere in the world one day.

Thank you for reading!

Kate Horne 2nd Stewardess Currently doing courses to further knowledge Nominated for ACREW Stew Award 2020 ______________________________________ Interview By Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

Planking on charter to stay positive and fit

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GATÓ DE ALMENDRAS

GATÓ DE ALMENDRAS MALLORCAN ALMOND CAKE WITH ORANGE BLOSSOM AND KUMQUATS Serves 8-10 Cooking time: 45–50 minutes Preparation time: 20 minutes

Here in Mallorca, the annual almond harvest has recently taken place and it’s time to put them to good use. Spain is actually the world’s second largest producer of almonds and they grow all over the Spanish Mediterranean regions of Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia, Aragón and all over the Balearic Islands. Traditionally, during the harvest in September, the branches of helpless almond trees were beaten by hand with long sticks to release the fruit, which would drop into waiting nets below, but this method is fast disappearing. It’s hardly surprising, I tried it myself several years ago and it is unbearably hard, back-breaking work that almost put me off almonds for life. Today, you’re more likely to hear the dreadful drone of mechanical treeshakers as they violently grip and shake the trees into submission.

Almonds have been cultivated since ancient times and are often mentioned in The Bible, although their exact origins are obscure. Unlike oranges, which have to be watered regularly, the almond tree is extremely undemanding.

It gets the moisture it requires through its roots, which extend deep into the ground.

Spanish almonds are generally of outstanding quality because most of the cultivation takes place on small, dry-farmed orchards. Although

these are less productive than extensive, irrigated orchards, the almonds have a higher oil content which makes them moist and more flavoursome.

Almonds belong to the same family as cherries, apricots and peaches. The delicately flavoured nuts are used throughout the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and they are often paired with chocolate, apples, pears, strawberries, apricots and fresh figs. The Spanish have invented hundreds of recipes for almonds and they appear in all manner of sweet pastries and biscuits, including the famous turrones (nougat). They are often used to thicken soups and sauces and form the base of ajo blanco malagueño, a refreshing chilled almond and garlic soup from Andalusia and here in the Balearics we have gato de almendras, a light & airy, almond sponge cake.

There is nothing quite as satisfying as serving up a generous wedge of home-baked cake, and let’s be honest, nothing beats the taste of something that’s been baked at home, whether it’s a simple sponge, a banana cake or even warm fresh bread. Baking at home seems to be more and more popular these day’s and its easy to see why, it is relaxing, rewarding and great fun.

butter or olive oil, for greasing 8 egg yolks 350g sugar grated zest of 1 lemon 1 pinch ground cinnamon 500g ground almonds 6 egg whites 25g icing (confectioners’) sugar, for dusting vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional) For the syrup: 15–20 fresh kumquats, halved 300ml orange juice 100ml water 200g caster sugar 2–3 drops orange blossom syrup Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and grease a deep-sided 20cm/8in cake pan with butter or olive oil.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and caster (superfine) sugar with an electric hand whisk (beater) until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest, cinnamon and almonds and gently fold in until just combined. Set aside.

In a separate bowl and using a clean whisk, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then add to the egg yolk mixture and carefully fold in until just combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan, then bake in the oven for 45–50 minutes, until golden and well risen. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar while the cake cools to room temperature.

While the cake is cooling, make the kumquat and orange blossom syrup.

Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and set aside until the cake is ready to serve.

Carefully remove the cooled cake from the pan and dust with icing (confectioners’) sugar. Slice into portions and place each portion on a serving plate. Spoon over the syrup and serve. For an extra decadent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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PETER VOGEL, FOUNDER OF LUXURY HOSPITALITY

‘The owner’s wife was amazing, she taught me everything about service,’ he recalls. ‘She was incredibly clear on how she wanted things, the service and food were impeccable and working with her helped me grow as a person.

It wasn’t an easy ride - they’d got through seven chief stews before I arrived - but I stayed for almost three years. After 10 years spent on large boats, working on a smaller yacht with a family-like team made me understand the industry better.’

When you’ve worked on some of the world’s most innovative and impressive superyachts, using everything you’ve learned to create a pioneering new business is a natural next step.

So began the journey of Luxury Hospitality founder Peter Vogel, who went on to develop one of the superyacht industry’s leading development enterprises focused on delivering the ultimate guest experience.

At the heart of it all is a desire to deliver the best possible results for everyone he works with, a mission that began as small boy who adored organising parties for his parents. ‘I was very much a party planner and organiser as a child,’ he recalls. ‘Even now, it’s always me who gets the call with the date and ‘you’d better be there’, as Mum knows I will go wild, decorating the hell out of the place!’

Having quit business studies to work at a restaurant in his hometown of Hardinxveldt, near Rotterdam, Peter’s interest in boats was first piqued by the owner’s daughter, who worked for the legendary Royal Viking Cruises.

‘I knew that would be my world even at 17, it was a calling,’ he says. ‘I saw a newspaper advert for cruise ship crew, went to Amsterdam for an interview without telling my parents and they offered me a job on Royal Caribbean. I said no, I want to work for Seabourn because they were number one in the industry. I got a call a week later from Seabourn and broke the news to my parents as the 25- page contract rolled out of the fax machine!’

Within five years, Peter had worked his way from runner through to being an assistant maitre’d, and it was at this time that he was

Peter’s next role was a major leap up the ladder. Following seven interviews over an eight-month period, he was hired by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen to join the build team for the 126m MY Octopus, at the time the largest boat ever built for a private client. head hunted as second steward on Lady Moura, which in 1997 was the world’s third largest private yacht.

‘I thought I would learn a lot but I ended up handing in my resignation after just three weeks. The chief steward was not inspiring and there was no operational manual or any procedures. After explaining my reasons for leaving, the captain said, ‘give me a moment, I’ll be back’. He spoke to the owner and came back to tell me, ‘you’re the chief steward now.’

It was a pivotal moment in my career.’

Peter spent the next two and a half years running Lady Moura through the summer season, setting up the Saudi owner’s homes around the world and working as a butler during the winter season. However, he tired of never having a day off and eventually moved to the 57m motor yacht Chamar (now Bad Girl) in 2000.

‘I joined the interior build at Lürssen in Germany, creating a boat no-one had ever seen before which gave me great insight,’ he recalls. ‘The collection of boats included MY Tatoosh (92m) and the Feadship MY Meduse (60m) and three weeks after starting, I was flown to Portland in Oregon, USA to reset Tatoosh with a new crew. I wanted to become the first fleet hospitality and event manager for all three yachts from Vulcan Maritime. I had to prove myself on MY Octopus first but two years into it, I made it.’

Peter has fond memories of his former boss, who died of cancer in 2018. ‘Quite simply, Paul was the best owner I ever worked for. He would never yell or raise his voice. One of the things he imparted to me was having a reflection of the world on board his yachts. He didn’t care if you were young or old, he wanted to see different ages, nationalities, and backgrounds on board. It wasn’t about being a certain size

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or having a specific hair colour, it was all about giving him a personalised service he felt proud of, which made him happy to bring his family and friends on board.

‘What I learned from Paul above all was respect.

He enjoyed being with all kinds of people and he loved the memorable spectacles we would create at our events. He was calm with a big vision and he made me believe that anything is possible if you think big enough. We were allowed to create whatever extravaganzas I came up with. He told me to spend what I needed but he didn’t like to see his money wasted, he wanted it spent wisely.’

Working for one of the world’s most dynamic and powerful businessmen and philanthropists was challenging at times and Peter and the entire crew were by Allen’s side when he collaborated with SpaceShipOne, the first privately funded, manned rocket ship to leave the Earth’s atmosphere in 2004.

‘It was incredible. We helped him really enjoy that event and others like his Seahawks and Trail Blazers sports team victories with live streaming onboard. We would have 500 guests for themed events which involved the whole crew. It involved every crew member’s individual contribution for days, in advance, during and after the event to bring it to life.

It was a truly magnificent place to work. As a team we made magic.’

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Jazz Festival, St. Barths New Year celebrations and recalls a few ‘pinch me’ moments.

so he was my first freelance client, closely followed by Roman Abramovich’s fleet.

‘I remember Beyonce and Jay-Z arriving for a party onboard,’ he says with a chuckle. ‘No one knew she was coming except me. They called ahead to say they were starboard but we couldn’t see them because they were on the smallest dinghy with no lights and only their PA was with them. Half the guests didn’t even know they were there.

‘I met a lot of resistance in the beginning because captains didn’t understand why training the interior was necessary. I launched too early, before there was a demand or understanding, and almost lost my company.

The relevance of leadership training was also poorly understood, yet leadership and team building now represent 40% of our business. It took two years for people to see the value in what we are doing.

‘I once had to turn Lindsay Lohan – the biggest drama queen – away from a yacht in St Barths.

We saw her approaching the boat surrounded by paparazzi and she wanted to get on board but she wasn’t invited, so we informed her accordingly. She made a scene and after a while she disappeared with the paparazzi in tow (secretly I quite enjoyed that episode!).’

It was while working for Mr Allen that Peter developed his signature style of personalised service training. ‘At certain stages in my career on board I experienced the ultimate feeling of everything being ‘in sync’ and that’s the feeling I wanted to create in the Vulcan Fleet. Together with Jill Sullivan, Mr Allen’s long-time service confidante, we developed our own in-house training programmes and made sure that they were applied across all yachts, villas and planes.

‘I could see the potential for doing the same for multiple owners, assisting captains and crew, and Paul was hugely supportive when I told him I was leaving to do that. He said, ‘go for it and if you ever need any help let me know.’ I continued to run his events and support with interior recruitment for the next two years

‘At LH we believe service training and leadership go hand in hand. Service is about thinking about the people you work for, and I believe this approach should also apply to leadership - being service oriented towards the people you work with.’

With a relatively new partnership (since 2018) with Nepa Shipping taking care of the financial and business administration and a flying start in 2020 which has seen the business expand despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter is excited and optimistic about the future of Luxury Hospitality.

‘Our team is incredible; we have great energy and we speak from experience. We’ve helped small businesses grow and large businesses become more effective by working with likeminded people. Our mantra is ‘focus on the mechanics of your business and the money will follow.’ ______________________________________

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

With soulful hill towns, some of the Mediterranean’s most ravishing beaches and aquamarine views, it’s no surprise that oodles of (ex) yachties have made sun-soaked Mallorca their home. Whether you’ve just gotten hold of the keys to your Spanish ‘finca’ or have settled into island-life eons ago, I’m certain you own at least one wall which is just begging to be filled with something that does justice to the island’s dreamy scenery.

ascend the stairs to appraise art and cheerily greet friends. However, due to current restrictions, Rialto Living can’t host as many visitors as usual so the artists do a meet-andgreet with visitors on two Thursdays instead.

Although visitor numbers may be temporally smaller, the atmosphere is as friendly and relaxed as it has always been.

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

We all need art in our homes. Why? Well, because prints and paintings tell a unique story and are part of what makes a house your home.

As great conversation starters, visiting friends will undoubtedly ask where you purchased the work, who the artist is and what made you fall in love with it. On the interior design front, art not only makes for a unique focal point but also makes a room look complete.

Every five weeks, Rialto Living’s second-floor gallery hosts a not-be-missed art exhibition.

From Estefanía Pomar’s canvases depicting giant pink lobsters and blue jellyfish to Luis Maraver’s evocative landscapes, most works are enhanced by lashings of local panache.

Rialto Living owner Barbara Bergman agrees.

She says that her preference goes out to local

artists or foreign artists that live on the island - as their connection to Mallorca often shows in their art.

Before, ‘you know what’ clamped down on noisy get-togethers, you’d be able to expect a continuous string of the island’s culture vultures, journalists and Rialto regulars, to

3 Plaça del Olivar, Palma de Mallorca (+34) 871 55 68 16

Rialto Living (including the gallery) is now open between 11 am and 7pm Monday – Saturday. ______________________________________ Photos courtesy of Rialto Living Rialto Living C. Sant Feliu 3, Palma (+34) 971 71 33 31 www.rialtoliving.com

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Name: Dominique Van Der Westhuizen Years’ Experience as a chef: 11 years

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

Nationality: South African

Aubergine, cauliflower, homemade chip spice.

What are you doing / where are you working right now?

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

I am currently on vacation in Europe.

Seafood and Mediterranean style dishes are firm favourites and I have definitely seen the trend towards more plant-based and healthier dishes recently.

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

To be honest there are loads. My inspiration comes from many different ways from Chefs, Pinterest, TV shows and great home cooks.

I couldn’t say one is a hero, but I respect and admire all our fellow cheffies!

What 3 ingredients could you not live without?

Cumin, garlic and tomatoes.

What are your 3 favourite cookbooks and why?

Anything by Ottolenghi; I just love his stuff as it is packed full with flavour and healthy vegetables. It’s also so colourful which makes it beautiful to plate.

Sababa by Tal Smith and Nirit Saban. It’s an amazing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cookbook that is great for dishes that you can do at home with no frills or fuss. They were my favourite lunch spots back in Cape Town!

A new one I’m getting into is Chloe Coscarelli’s ‘Chloe Flavor’, a vegan cookbook. I’m trying to expand my vegan recipes and this one is a great starter.

What three kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

Sous vide, a good food processor and a garlic press.

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

I would have to say the same as above, and if you can get away with a braai (bbq, yes I know the forever argument), it’s always a winner. It’s my favourite way of doing lunch on the boat, a massive seafood braai with all the trimmings.

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

Foie gras (just inhumane), Wagyu and black truffle.

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

My mother: best food, company and hugs! I have learnt everything I know from her.

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

I have to have music playing when I’m working, all day preferably! My playlist changes throughout the day and depending on the work I’m doing. Often I’ll start my day with chilled electro jazz or some liquid drum n base.

80s 90s, and 2000s playlists are perfect for deep clean days (good sing-along tracks), and then at the end of the day for the “let’s get done and out of here”, it’s pure South African psytrance (much to my crew’s hatred).

Best galley tip/hack?

Prep, prep, prep! Always have an emergency dessert and some canapés in the freezer.

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

Montenegro and some of the islands in the Caribbean. Montenegro is much better now but some of the Caribbean islands were tricky.

I had a very small freezer/fridge space, but it taught me how to cook local, literally using what I found in the tiny village market every morning. On the plus side, it was a great way to cook: simple, fresh, delicious and tropical!

What is the hardest part of your job?

Being the sole chef, the hardest part is the juggling act. Doing the cooking, provisioning and cleaning while keeping perfect timing and a smile on my face is seriously hard and exhausting. There are multiple elements to perfect and any help we can get is always welcomed.

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

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

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

Hours of rest is the biggest challenge, we go a very long time without a day off; it’s hard on both mental and physical wellbeing.

I do a wonderful crusted lamb loin with potato gratin and minted jelly that I present under a dome using a smoke gun. It’s always a crowd pleaser when taken to the table and the dome is lifted.

I have not really thought about that until recently, but I have been looking into what I’d do after yachting. It will definitely be something creative where I can work for myself.

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

It’s true for some, but so many are not. I believe in confidence, but with style and grace.

I am the mom in the galley; it’s a nurturing role, not one for shouting and arrogance. It’s a team effort, and you always get more bees with honey.

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

Of course it can be challenging, but I am happy to try to cater for everyone. Individual health is really important and your body will tell you what you need, and I am happy to do so. I just don’t care for fussiness, enter, the crew fridge.

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

Nothing too bizarre yet, just a lot of conflicting ideas. For example, “I want a healthy salad, wait, where’s my carbs? …and I want a cream sauce, actually can I have a steak and pasta… but healthy!”

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

I’d ask them to make me eggs, it’s so simple but a bad omelette can tell a lot about a chef’s technique and palate.

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

Stop relying on single-use plastic in the galleys; my suppliers have made a good effort too, sending my ingredients in wooden crates which reduces galley waste. I also insist on environmentally safe cleaning products.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Crew are my food wastage eliminators, they gobble up almost anything I put down in the mess - pretty little vacuums!

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THE COMPLEXITIES OF FOOD & WINE PROVISIONING FOR SUPERYACHTS

Wine and food provisioning do not receive a lot of airtime at superyacht industry conferences or in editorials. Yet, it's an area which, for the owner or charterer, can make a significant difference to their enjoyment of the entire superyacht cruising experience.

Of course, employing top chefs to cater for guests' culinary needs goes a long way towards ensuring that food and wine served on board are well-received. But what else should you know about successfully provisioning a superyacht? And how does yacht provisioning differ from other environments?

(Chilean Sea Bass) in the Maldives or simply 100 kilos of potatoes for a crew of 50” states Greg Mikusinski, the Founder of Provide and Supply, a company dedicated to yacht provisioning.

“There is no ingredient we cannot find or any destination we can’t reach between our network of Michelin starred chefs, suppliers and logistics partners around the world.”

For Carlos Miquel of South American Superyacht Support (SASYSS), the complicated logistics involved in ensuring that supplies arrive at the yacht on time and in good condition can be onerous. “It can be a very long way from farm to yacht table!” he points out. The solution can be to encourage chefs to consider serving local and possibly less wellknown foods. Miquel recommends hiring a local guest chef or taking a leaf out of his company's book by complementing regional foods with local high-end Chilean wines.

For yacht provisioners, a grasp of complicated logistics, minute forward planning and a farreaching network of suppliers are their key concerns, especially when supplying yachts bound for remote locations.

Some, like specialists Provide and Supply, use key cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Santiago, New York and Miami as primary hubs for consolidating expediting complex requests.

“We can supply you with blue lobster from Normandy in Antarctica, Patagonian toothfish

trade agreements, international air transport conditions and unique customs procedures for foreign flagged vessels. Not being aware of the kinks in the logistics chain can disrupt a fast and safe delivery. For example, if your overseas provisions arrive on Friday they are likely to languish in the port of entry until Monday, as customs generally don't work at weekends. Perishable provisions sent via courier to remoter areas may suffer a worse fate, as most international couriers do not serve these regions or they don`t have the cold storage facilities required.

In addition to a steady and consistent supply chain, provisioners need an understanding of

SASYSS sometimes arranges for chefs to visit central markets and stores in cities such as Patagonia or Santiago to see what is locally available and to check that these supplies meet the right standards. The difference in quality between locally sourced foods and those that have been through an extended transportation and cold storage process is easily discernible. What's more, the benefits in terms of supporting domestic suppliers are gaining importance as the yacht industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.

Of course, chefs must be mindful of not upsetting guests who prefer to stay within their culinary comfort zones and whose default position is to go with dishes they know.

Researching well in advance the dietary needs and preferences of guests avoids these kinds of gaffs and means that the right provisions can be planned and purchased.

This is especially important in more remote areas, like Antarctica, where weather conditions can delay itineraries. In these challenging circumstances, Carlos Miquel tells us that it is down to the chef who needs

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have to pull off a skillful juggling act between using foods that are perishable, cold or frozen and non-perishable foods. As yachts go further afield in the quest for novelty and adventure, the prevailing view is that provisioners must learn to adapt to the changing demands of owners, charterers and, by extension, of crew.

Greg Mikusinski points to the necessity for greater storage on board yachts bound for remote destinations or “a consistent supply chain to areas lacking cold chain options.” An enhanced emphasis on freshness during the selection process also eliminates the need for regular “top-ups”.

to “plan for extra provisions, so the guests don’t end up eating frozen dinners or peanut butter sandwiches!”

With so many moving parts, successful provisioning requires an eye for detail. The provisioner will often need to co-ordinate the timing of a shipment to exactly the right day – or even the hour – that the provisions need to be delivered.

So, what makes provisioning for yachts so different to other land-based environments?

The specific nature of yachts means that planning food and wine supplies can be a daunting task. For explorer yachts heading off to remoter destinations, the need to plan for a long period ahead can pose a considerable challenge to chefs and provisioners alike.

And as you might expect, the business of supplying a superyacht with food, wine and of course, fuel is also expensive. Is cost a key component of provisioning? “Depending on the complexity of the logistics, there is also a cost aspect involved,” remarks Carlos Miquel.

“But for some yachts for certain things, cost is not an issue!”

There will almost certainly be no or limited opportunities to shop locally en route. “They need to plan well to have at least 10-14 days of provisions for guests and maybe even longer for crews, depending on arrival/departure points,” explains Miquel. “Chefs don’t have the luxury to go shopping if they run out of an ingredient, or change their mind on what to serve,” he concludes.

Although price is important, provisioners emphasize that the level of service, expertise and quality are what counts in building their reputations. “Of course, price is important and we therefore source our products through our multinational partners who have big purchasing power,” explains Andrew Azzopardi, General Manager at No.12 Fine Wines & Provisioning. The key to sourcing fine wines, however, is authenticity. “It is our job to take the provenance of each and every wine seriously,” he states.

Furthermore, with many yachts having limited space on board for cold/freezing storage, chefs

Based in Mallorca and Malta, both significant yacht hubs, the company has recently added gourmet foods to its repertoire. When asked what is important in his business, Azzopardi was clear. “Our people are available all times and… we go the extra mile to help out with any problems, even when not wine/food related. It is the passion for work that has made the team successful.” ______________________________________

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FOSH FOOD@HOME - WE COOK. YOU ORDER. WE DELIVER.

Our aim is that you can say goodbye to take away with FOSH FOOD@HOME and order delicious, freshly cooked dishes to keep in your fridge or freezer for a simple lunch or dinner bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Cooked in our kitchen, just as you would in your own home, all our food will be freshly prepared to order and delivered to your door and ready to heat and eat. We make everything to order and

we will never compromise on taste and quality.

We only cook what you order from fresh ingredients each and every time without any

extra preservatives or additives. So check out what’s on the menu at www.foshfoodathome. com during the next weeks & months.

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HAND WASHING

Hand sanitising is the “new normal” and we find ourselves splashing hand sanitiser on every time we walk into a shop, cafe or office.

I see so many people half heartedly splashing on some hand sanitiser, and wonder how often they are washing their hands thoroughly.

Before you decide I am telling you how to suck eggs, and wash your hands correctly, let´s look at some of the evidence that describes how poorly people are protecting themselves with this simple, cheap and effective virus protection.

As the WHO says, prevention is easier than a cure!

Studies done by Wahrman, the Author of "The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World", show that after urinating, 69% of women washed their hands, and only 43% of men.

After defecation, 84% of women and 78% of men washed their hands. And before eating – a critical time to wash your hands – 10% of men and 7% of women washed their hands. This is a fascinating book that I highly recommend.

It will totally transform your life and blow your mind!

Now, keep in mind that these statistics do not include touching the face, jewellery or another risk factors linked to the spread of COVID 19.

WHO suggests, in the present condition, wash your hands frequently and carefully. Use a good antibacterial soap. Wash for at least 20 seconds up to your wrist. Do this practice twice in an hour.

While Alcohol hand gels can be used as an alternative to hand washing and you need to be thorough with gel, and use the same technique we will discuss in this article. Keep in mind that gel formulas must have final concentrations of 80% ethanol or 75% isopropyl alcohol concentrations. A final concentration of 80% ethanol or 75% isopropyl alcohol recommended in the USP hand sanitizer toolkit are aligned with WHO. Regular and effective hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to reduce infections. What many people do not realise is that Hand hygiene involves not only washing your hands, but also drying them thoroughly.

You can wash your hands really well and

remove the problem germs, but if you then walk away with your hands still damp, more germs will attach themselves and your effort will have been wasted.

In hand washing audits I carried out on our Emergency Ward, I found many people were missing key areas, the finger tips, webs of fingers, and thumbs were frequently missed (see the diagram below).

It is also important to remind you that jewlery such as rings and watches carry loads of bacteria. In studies I did in Microbiology school, most people carried more bacteria and feral matter on rings and watches than we found on toilet seats! So remember to wipe your jewllery with alcohol or hot soapy water regularly. If you remove the band prior to handwashing and then put in back on after your hands are clean, you just recontaminated your hands.

When to perform hand hygiene There are numerous occasions during your day when you need to perform hand hygiene.

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means, including: • People coughing or sneezing close to you or touching your hands • Touching surfaces, furnishings, fittings and equipment in public areas or even in your guests living spaces.

Here are some of the most important times for hand hygiene.

You must also perform hand hygiene: • before putting on your mask or gloves and after taking it off • before giving the guests food or drinks • after making the guests bed • after removing any waste from the guest’s living area.

And of course, you should perform hand hygiene: • before eating • after using the toilet • after covering your own mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing • after using a disposable tissue • when you start and finish work.

It’s really important to note, however, that there will be other times when you’ll feel you need to perform hand hygiene – it all depends on the situation you’re in and how you feel you can best protect your guests, your crew and yourself.

Let´s discuss a good hand washing technique.

1. Turn on the water and make sure it is nice and warm.

2. Wet the wrists and hands 3. Add a generous layer of soap, about one teaspoon of measure is enough.

4. Lather the hands and wrists. It is important to note that the top of the body is cleaner than extremities an it is recommended to start at the top of the wrists and work your way down the hands.

5. Scrub the soap onto the hands using circular motions and be sure to cover finger webs and wash each finger & thumb independently. Do this for at least 20 seconds, however a good hand wash will usually take 2 minutes.

6. Rinse the soap off by allowing to flow

downward, off the hand (so you do not recontaminate the upper parts of the hand, be careful not to touch the sink.

7. Use a paper towel to dry the hands by dabbing each hand with paper towel. Do not rub back and forth, this can also spread bacteria and can break down the skin causing dermatitis.

8. Once hands are dry discard paper towel. Use another one to turn off the tap and then use one more to open the door to the bathroom when you exit.

Studies prove time and time again that hand washing works. It is believed that if you washed your hands five to 10 times more than usual, that would reduce your risk by 25%. In a pandemic such as COVID 19 this is pretty much all you’ve got.

Ok, so time is up, go and wash your hands! _____________________________________ Amanda Jean Hewson Beaver (BHSN MIPH) Registered Clinical Nurse, Medical Trainer & Leadership Coach

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FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WITH BT23 FITNESS

Welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness, in this months issue we will be doing an upper body session, the majority of the session will be bodyweight exercises, some equipment will be necessary, so if you have it then great, if not i will offer solutions around the exercise.

We have 5 exercises they will target the arms, back, shoulders, chest and core, you’ll complete 3 sets of 10 reps on each exercise, allowing 30 secs to 1 min rest between sets and a small transition between exercises of 2 minutes maximum.

Bent over rows (Back): start by bending the knees and hinging the hips backwards, bring the chest as parallel to the ground as possible, this is our starting position. from here keep the shoulders back and arms straight along the legs, keep the elbows tight to your side as you bring back the arms into your hips, hold at the top and squeeze the back before lowering back down into the starting position. If you are using a resistance band for this exercise only lower the band down to the point where the tension comes out of the band before raising it back up again

*Key note, if you feel you can progress the exercises then just hold the exercise for a few seconds when the muscle is under tension and slowly work through the movement back to the point of rest.

So in summery: - 5 exercises - 3 sets of 10 reps - 30 secs to 1 min rest between sets - no longer than 2 mins between exercises

Dips: using a bench, sofa or any flat surface, set the hands shoulder width apart on the edge. keep your back close to the edge of the bench and slowly lower yourself down by bending the arms behind you making sure not to shrug the shoulders.hold at the bottom before driving yourself back up to the top. keeping the legs straight makes the exercise more difficult if you need some assistance bend the legs and use the legs a little to help push yourself back up.

Equipment needed: 2 dumbbells (whatever weight you have or feel is adequate).

Alternative Equipment: large resistance band, 2 water bottles. _____________________________________ For more info on BT23 Fitness follow on: Instagram @BT23_Fitness or go to: https://bt23fitness.wordpress.com

Forward raises: Standing straight keep the core engaged. holding the weights in front of the legs keep the arms straight and lift them straight in front of the chest, hold before lowering back down in front of the leg, if you are using a resistance band for this exercise only lower the band down to the point where the tension comes out of the band before raising it back up again

Wide grip press up (Chest): Setting the hands up a little wider than shoulder width apart in a plank position start to lower yourself down leading with the chest and keeping the core activated, hold at the bottom before pushing through the palms on the way up. alternative set up would be to start from a kneeling position as shown in the picture on the right.

Jack knife: laying on your back keep the legs straight out and hands straight behind the head, from this position lift the legs and arms to meet in the middle above the hips squeezing the core at the top. as you lower back down try and keep the heels and shoulders just off the ground before raising up into the next rep.

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP November is a great time of year on Mallorca. We’ve come out of October, generally the wettest month, and temperatures are perfect for outdoor adventures and enjoying nature. We’re also loving all of the fresh, autumnal produce, perfect for making warming, nourishing meals for cosy evenings in.

Here’s what we’re up to this month on our gorgeous island The Nourish Team. x www.nourishtheguide.com

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RESTORE Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing and is based around the transfer of life force energy from the practitioner’s palms to their patient. If your ‘life force energy’ is low, then you are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, you are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit, in turn promoting relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

EXPLORE The cooler weather means some great hikes are back on the cards. This season we’re tackling the different stages of the 'Ruta de Pedra en Sec' (the Dry Stone Route), which stretches from Andratx to Pollença. There are 8-stages and an additional 6 variants covering around 170km, with refuges at the end of each stage to spend the night.

Cobbled paths, beautiful townships, dry stone walls, and stunning mountain, landscape and sea views make it easy to see why this iconic path along the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is so famous. To take any hassles out of planning your hike enlisting an experienced guide is a great option.

Nourish highly recommends Nicky Hanganu at Zig Zag Mallorca. www.zigzagmallorca.com.

Caterina Gouws is a qualified Master Level Reiki Practitioner here on the island. She has a desire and love to help people, wildlife and nature, and offers 30-minute, 45-minute and 1 hour inperson and distance sessions to clients of all ages, including animals. Caterina also offers Reiki for businesses using a Reiki Box. Reiki energy is beamed into the business’s Reiki Box with the intention of manifesting all the goals (set by you) contained within it. Additionally, Caterina performs Reiki with nature.

Reiki energy can stimulate the growth and overall health of vegetation, as well as improve the quality of the water used to nourish it. Distance Reiki sessions are available for all plant life- from house plants, to gardens to forests. www.stillness-speaks.space

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TWO ROCKET SHIPS TO CHOOSE FROM (PART 2 OF 3) enough, many of them are constantly fighting various allegations behind the scenes around misconduct and unethical behavior. The year 2018 was a significant year for this as the veil was lifted on many highly regarded “teachers” in the international communities. I attest this to the Truth vibrations now coming from the Great Central Sun and Photon Belt that seem to be piercing through all lies and deceit on this planet, slowly but surely. Finally!

In spiritual traditions, there are two ways to reach enlightenment or to progress through one's spiritual path; something we all have a responsibility to uphold in our lives as humans on planet Earth. Make no mistake.

The first is the Ascetic path, whereby one forsakes the material world and becomes a Monk or a Priest with little responsibility and distractions from the outside world. Where their days are consumed by their spiritual education and practice, sipping tea, sweeping the floor, and attending to garden work. The second path is the Tantric path. This path encourages one to live in the material world, but not be OF the material world. Meaning that there is no harm to pursuing great ambitions and purchasing large yachts and fancy sports cars. However, if a spiritual leader such as Jesus Christ was to appear and asked you to leave all these things behind, including your spouse and children, to follow them on an path that has been pre-planned for you; you would have no problem.

Which path do you think comes the easiest and with the least amount of friction and resistance? That is why there are very few spiritual leaders in the mainstream. Most cannot manage the urges of the material world, leading them to behave inauthentically as they try to maintain their illusionary image as “Wise Mystics” and due to cosmic laws of Karma, they are quickly revealed as frauds. Furthermore, if one was to dig around

At Royal Wellness, although this path is the most difficult of the two options listed above, we follow the ancient philosophies of living a Tantric life, which stems from Gnostic Teachings about self-transformation and ascension to higher dimensions. Expecting our clients to jump out of their distinguished lifestyles and dive directly into Monk-hood is unrealistic.

Further, we do not encourage and expect anyone to leave their families behind. Quite the contrary. We wish to educate, inspire and compel our clients to consider a calling larger than themselves, for the benefit of themselves and the world at large. All while optimising their relationships and intimacies, growing their careers to new heights and healing their deepest wounds. It is a truly holistic approach.

THE GLOBAL AWAKENING Now. Let us get back to COVID-19. As I mentioned, what we are going through now and for some time to come, is a collective Dark Night of the Soul. We seem to have been offered a Tantric approach to getting our act together in the past, but we did not honour that privilege. We got lost in the material pleasures of the world. As a result, we lost ourselves.

Duality is a hard paradigm to manage for most.

One must be a spiritual Warrior to honour the Tantric path. It is not hard to see that the Universe has robbed us from our previous identities to some extent - nearly overnight and this was done by removing layers of our masks (who we are, what we do, what we own, whom we sleep with, whom we raise, whom we worship, what we are addicted to, what we drive, what we wear, etc). We are now naked on the floor at a rock bottom level. But the

good news about hitting rock-bottom is there is nowhere to go but upwards!

We have been thrust us into similar “caves” as those who chose to step into Monkhood or Priest-hood under their own volition. It is the highest form of symbolism in my humble opinion. We are all now forced to approach our spiritual developments from the Ascetic path, which is easier - sure - however, much like the life of a Monk or Priest, it is quite unenthusiastic to those not yet ready for it. Unfortunately most of the planet was not ready for such a period of isolation. The evidence can be found online by simply watching the overwhelming amount of home recorded videos showcasing people slowly losing their mental health.

It is for this reason that many people around the world have either profoundly struggled with this period in time or have emerged as strong new and improved humans, like a phoenix rising out of the ashes. Having been only 3 months since the lockdowns began in early March 2020, one can't help but notice an instability in the human psyche at the moment, given that many struggled with such confinements. Let's at least hope that enough people have learned what was needed and can now become beacons of inspiration for those less fortunate during their opportunity to ‘upgrade’.

There is a great divide happening at the moment in consciousness. Take a look around you. People are either waking up to how to live life more consciously or they are becoming worse versions of themselves than they already were. Even though I am not religious, I believe the judgment day referenced to in numerous religious texts around the world has arrived and we now have one last final opportunity to align our minds and hearts to the vibrations of either Love or Hate.

Sometimes I think back to George Lucas and his Star Wars creation amidst all of this and listen to the various statements regarding “The Force” and how it can be tapped for both Good and evil. Quite a symbolic film. Energy doesn’t know the difference between right/wrong or Good/evil, it simply flows where focus goes. The question is, where are you putting your focus these days? And are you sure it's the vibrational setting you want to have locked in when this transition period on Earth is finished?

A MANIFESTO FOR A NEW WORLD I was once described by my best friend as “a disappointed idealist” and it continues to ring True in my heart. To me, Royal Wellness has never been about prestige, fame, or money. It was to do my honest part in helping this world shift into a better place by helping those that wish to align themselves with the New Earth vibrations and begin living a life of health, wellness, and child-like joy and celebration.

Regardless of how shameful and regretful they feel about their behaviour in the past.

It is not an individual’s past that defines them but how they change themselves to approach their lives more gracefully moving forward.

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For those looking to either mend a painful life or optimise a prosperous one to levels unknown, my team and I have created a truly unique space for you to finally remove your mask as well as the burdens and pressures of society. To feel seen, heard, understood and supported in ways you never knew you deserved. We do this out of unconditional love for all humans regardless of their struggle.

Everything in life both internally and externally is energy and our team is particularly gifted at not only re-aligning distressed and misplaced energies but also releasing energetic blocks stemming from early development. Resulting with you having a new strong foundation to build a new house upon. Not only a house. But a Temple. A sanctuary. YOUR SANCTUARY. What I have set out to create is a truly impeccable service rooted in ancient philosophy, practice and medicines, stemming from regions around the Orient known for the health, happiness and harmony for thousands of years. An experience where distinguished individuals can skip the long ambiguous travel requirements of going deep in the jungle, in an attempt to find authentic masters or make a reservation at a luxury healing centre operating in the retail space, where they risk being caught in a vulnerable and unpleasant public experience. We bring the private and bespoke healing centre experience directly to clients where they feel the most comfortable.

Aboard their private yachts surrounded by the raw elements or in the confines of their private Estates amidst lush gardens and mountains.

WELLNESS REDEFINED Everything we do is personalised entirely to each client depending on their specific physical, mental, emotional, and faith-based health interests. No two programmes are alike, ever. Standard health programmes are simply moot as it is irresponsible to think that we all share the same illnesses and thus respond the same to various healing modalities. It is well known that we all share different learning styles, therefore, it can be expected that we all share different healing styles as well. We were all blank canvases at birth, and as a result of life experiences, our adult makeup is now entirely unique.

At Royal Wellness, we take a specific look at what these healing styles are by using some of the most advanced integrative medical protocols such as Bio-Resonance and BioFeedback technologies, Quantum Resonance machines, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation bands and many other applications that are extremely progressive and not only fringe but also scientifically supported. Our medical professionals create each personalised health programme using the data collected from the readings and allocate the appropriate practitioners, facilitators and specialists to your retreat programme. These can include medical doctors, nurses, osteopaths, naturopaths, metabolic health experts, mindfulness coaches, burnout prevention mentors, tantric masters, intimacy coaches, sexology bodyworkers, energy workers,

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sound therapists, FDA-approved psychedelic therapists, and a plethora of other world-class integrative health professionals working with distinguished individuals around the world.

Although Royal Wellness offers yoga and spa services as part of our all-inclusive programmes, it is important to note that what we offer, on the level of integrative health, holistic wellness and functional medicines, is truly unparalleled.

Not only in the West but also in the Far East. It is a blend of East meets West, delivered on a golden platter, fit for Royalty.

The type of service that Royal Wellness is positioned to offer those that have rarely had the opportunity to experience such pleasures and rejuvenation, such as Fire Dragon therapy or a Tantric Massage, for example, will leave you in awe physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Many of our healing treatments imprint clients with a newfound sense of bliss, euphoria and ecstasy that many claim have never felt before, either on or off drugs. We simply reply with “welcome to the world of energy work and the brave new paradigm of holistic wellness and integrative medicines!”

And usually end with a joke saying “and welcome to the world of free drugs.” ______________________________________ jaime@royalwellnessgroup.com royalwellnessgroup.com This article is provided in 3 parts in 3 editions of The Islander (Oct-Dec 2020)

GANGLIONS A ganglion is a balloon like swelling that extends out from a joint. It may also be described as a synovial cyst as the tissue which forms the balloon or sac, is an extension of the tissue that lines the joint. This tissue is called synovium which is the lining of all synovial joints and supplies a lubricating fluid to ensure a free gliding movement of the articulation. Inside the cyst is a thick jelly like fluid like the synovial fluid that lubricates the joints.

and they are not cancerous. However if the ganglion is located near a nerve or in a joint then there could be loss of mobility, numbness, tingling or pain.

Ganglions can occur at any joint or tendon in the body but are most common around the wrist, fingers, ankles, and feet. They can sometimes be seen under the skin or may be so small that they are not visible at all these are known as occult ganglions.

Treatment

The cause of their development is not always known however it is thought that injury or trauma and repetitive strain could be predisposing factors and ganglions are frequently seen in the hands and feet of sufferers of Arthritis.

The ganglion may ocasionally seem to disappear only to reappear at a later date.

The reemergence of a ganglion is usually due to increased activity of the joints and tendons involved. Irritation causes the pressure of the fluid inside the ganglion to increase and the ganglion blows up like a mini balloon.

Ganglionic cysts are in most cases not painful

A ganglionic cyst will not show up on x ray so your Doctor will likely suggest a Magnetic Resonance Scan which can show soft tissue issues and find a ganglion which is not visible from the surface… an occult ganglion.

Many ganglionic cysts can disappear without any treatment at all however if the ganglion is painful then the patient may be referred for Physiotherapy. Contrast bathing between warm and iced water will help reduce any swelling and inflammation. The physiotherapist may use ultrasonic therapy to help reabsorption of the ganglion. Activity tends increase the size of the ganglion and so a splint or brace to rest the joint may be suggested. Aspiration of the ganglionic cyst may be done by the consultant.

This involves removing the fluid inside the cyst

with a syringe. In some cases surgery may need to be considered when the ganglion is persistantly painful and inhibiting movement and function. The excision of the ganglion is often performed by a plastic surgeon and recovery time is 2 to 3 weeks. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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SECOND TIME AROUND The slow arrival of the crisp autumnal days, and the morning chill in the air has brought with it bad news, and more bad news in this year of awful tidings. Covid-19 cases are steeply on the rise across Europe and elsewhere, and following on from the privations and sacrifices made to pacify it back in March and April, the news that it is far from a finished fight, it’s is a kick in the teeth, and this opponent is not following the Marquis of Queensberry’s rule book.

Scientists are again wringing their hands and calling for restrictions, curfews and lockdowns as a matter of urgency lest we let an opportunity to control this slip away. It’s a familiar tale, we heard it not all that long ago, but what is going to be different this time? How do we make sure that this is the last round of the fight?

This time we know more. To their shame many European governments seemed to be caught by surprise in March, despite years of pandemic modeling and the firsthand experience of how countries in the Far East coped with, and learned from the SARS and MERS outbreaks in recent years. In March there was almost no PPE, no spare hospital capacity, and crucially no testing procedure in place. It was impossible to get any real idea who had this virus, or where it was worse, demographically and geographically in the population. Total lockdowns were the only realistic option, and they hurt. Mentally and economically they were a tornado that ripped a path through everything we had become accustomed to.

This time we know a little more. While testing volumes and efficacy differ between countries it is at least a lot better than back in March, we now have a better picture of the local flare ups and can address them. In recent days selective partial lockdowns in Madrid, parts of the UK, and France have been implemented to try to avoid the need for the national, total

lockdowns of March. It’s early days in this second spike, but it seems likely that nightmare will be unnecessary this time around.

One lesson seems to be clear, many countries locked down too late, and unlocked too early, keen to get their economies off their knees.

Rather than short, sharp total lockdowns, long term lighter, localized restrictions seem likely. So far this has been a difficult sell from local legislators with Madrid and Northern English politicians in open revolt at national government policies, calling for the science to be made public, and for local furloughs to follow on the heels of local lockdowns. This time around though, what condition are we in to mount a second defense? Not great I fear.

Generous furlough and support schemes have allowed some businesses to stay afloat, just for 6 or 7 months, but a second hit of closures and support schemes that are phasing down will no doubt be the fatal blow for many.

On the other hand the job losses that followed the first outbreak are unlikely to be repeated on the same scale as those adjustments have already been made. This may be an awfully

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clinical way to express this, but many of the most health compromised people fell victim to the first wave of the virus, and sadly are not here to face the second wave. There are, and will continue to be further victims to this pandemic, but one has to hope that they will be mercifully lighter this time around.

The hard truth is that the second time around it is likely to be different, but just as difficult as the first. The lessons from the first wave hold just as true, but perhaps with a little more urgency. The need to look at yourself and your business and be realistic about the future. Diversify, retrain and divest ruthlessly if necessary….. and probably leave the cork in the bottle until after dark… or was that just me?

As readers of The Islander will know better than anyone. When you can’t change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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PURCHASE OF A VESSEL IN SPAIN. GENERAL LEGAL AND TAX ASPECTS When we think about the acquisition of a vessel, from the legal point of view a technical question arises as to whether we are facing the acquisition of a movable or immovable good.

Although is quite logic and obvious that we are dealing with movable good it also participates from the real estate nature to the extent that the Naval Mortgage Law allows mortgaging this type of property.

The purchase must be formalized in a written contract for its registration. The current legislation has not expressly regulated the contract for the sale of vessels, boats nor pleasure crafts, so it will be governed by the rules established in articles 1.445 Civil Code for the purchase contract in general. Regarding the form of the contract, there is freedom of form, which can be done through a public deed or private document. Although some legal provisions mentions the need for a public deed, Circular 4/1990 clarifies that, for vessels on the sixth and seventh list (charter and private recreational vessels ), evidence of the legal title demonstrating ownership can be showed by means of the purchase invoice, bill of sale or any private document, provided the taxes are duly paid.

When buying a vessel, and more if it is second hand one, the following two major aspects must be observed: The first thing to do is a kind of legal due diligence to check if the one who is selling has enough legal title and the vessel is duly recorded into his name with no liens, burdens and encumbrances, or third parties rights like a leasing structure. A copy of the purchase invoice, bill of sale and recording in the correspondent ship´s registry of the flag sate will give us said information. When the vessel is new the important documents are the invoice, EU homologation or Declaration of Conformity and the Builders´ Certificate.

If said due diligence is positive a purchase contract or Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) shall be signed. This can be either a simple one page – easy to find in internet contract or a more than fifty pages document including extended reps and warranties and large Annexes enclosed. Although it is quite common to use standard models these are not always suitable as each case is different and they do not admit changes. Our advice is always to draft one specific contract or MoA for each case with all particulars that both parties decide.

In this contract normally a deposit of about 10% of the purchase price is given as guarantee until completion. In the meantime, the purchaser might survey and make the correspondent sea trial before declaring acceptance.

Taxation. There are mainly three taxes directly involved with the acquisition a) VAT: The acquisition of a pleasure craft form a business or entrepreneurial (taxable person) will generate in general the obligation to pay the Value Added Tax, at the 21%.

If the vendor is business or entrepreneur

from another the European Union Member State ( that is a EU VAT recording) and also the purchaser in Spain business or entrepreneur ( for example charter company) , we will have a zero rated intra-EC acquisition with reverse charge , no matter if it is a new or second hand vessel.

If buyer is a private individual resident in Spain for tax purposes and purchases a new boat from an EU business or entrepreneurial , we are also faced with an intra-EC acquisition that will accrue in Spain and should be filed by the purchaser through model 309 to be paid -here there is no reverse charge as the purchaser is not VAT taxable person - to the Spanish Tax Authority 30 days after the acquisition.

Lastly, if the seller is a resident in a third country (non-EU) and the buyer is resident in Spain for tax purposes , we are in the presence of an import to be dispatched and cleared at the Spanish Customs – if the vessel arrives to Spain’s waters firstly - through the correspondent Single Administrative Document (SAD or DUA in Spanish) together with the payment of the 21% Import VAT (plus 1.7% custom duty by small vessels if they are under 7.5 m LOA). b) Transfer Tax: Transfer Tax is accrued in the sale of used boats from individuals not entrepreneurial (or business and entrepreneurial that have not deducted VAT on acquisition) provided that the purchaser has Spanish tax residence or the boat is usually in Spanish territory. However if the purchaser is not Spanish Tax resident and after the acquisition does not register the change of ownership in Spain but changes flag – deletion in the Spanish Ship´s Registry and new registration in another jurisdiction - tax exposure is quite limited. However in those case better mention the delivery of the vessel our of Spanish waters. c) Matriculation Tax: finally, we have the our very much hated Mat Tax which is levied by the

first recording of new or second hand vessels of more than 8 meters in the Spanish Ship Registry. The obligation to record in a Spanish Ship’s Registry a new or used vessel exists – only in this Tax Law but not in the Maritime Law - when it is destined to be used in Spain by resident companies or individuals or holders of establishments (place of business) in Spain.

Technically there taxable facts:

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a) The first and definitive recording in the Spanish Ships´s Registry of vessels, pleasure yachts and boats, new or second hand with more than 8 m LOA. Taxable person: the owner. b) The circulation or use of said means of transports (boats or motor vehicles) in Spain or in Spanish territorial waters if they have nor applied within 30 days for the recording in the Spanish Registry being obliged to as far as they are destined to be used in Spain by resident companies or individuals or holders of establishments in Spain. So here the taxable person is not the owner but the user.

That is why the status of resident in Spain, or permanent establishment - although the Mat Tax Law only says “established” - becomes essential since the navigation carried out by a resident on a boat not registered in Spain and who has not paid the tax requires the payment of the same.

Finally, there is a tax exemption for vessels under 15 m and if the destination is an exclusive economic activity like charter. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinos Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 413 201 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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Cycling in Mallorca at This Time of Year

From April to June you mix up your riding, but as a general rule you ride into the Tramuntana Mountain Range. The distances are not as far as the in winter, but the vertical gain is significantly higher. Loops that include Sa Calobra, Puig Major & the coastal route to Andratx are a regular feature. You fellow riders are a mix of friends who are visiting as well as your mates that live here.

to mull over in terms of gubbins & the faff levels are fairly low! It is very simple - shirt, bib shorts, socks, helmet, sunnies & shoes.

You are prepped the night before and you venture out just after sunrise. More often than not, you tend to ride on your own & closer to home. Depending on where you live, you head into the hills (for more shorter power based training). You seek the shaded climbs such as the Coll d’Honor, Port De Valldemossa & Canonge and try to be back home before the mercury hits 30 degrees. The other option, which I love, is a more leisurely / flatter spin, catching up with friends that are over for the summer and taking in some great coffee stops, maybe a brewery &/or a winery!

up with mates that live here and explore the island a bit more. You tend to meet in a more central location such as Santa Maria and head out of the flat in larger groups. The rides tend to be longer distances 100-150km and include one exposed climb. I have listed the climbs that we would look to include in one of our rides at this time of year….

In the summer (July-August), you generally to head out early morning. There’s not much

From the mid October through to the end of March, with reduced work demands, you catch

Vital Statistics Distance: 7.8km, Average gradient: 5% Steepest gradient: 8%

As a resident of the island, your cycling habits change with the seasons - you cycle different routes, with different people, at different times of day, for different lengths of time.

Coll de sa Batalla While Sa Calobra can seem like the obvious choice for the number one climb on Mallorca, Coll de sa Batalla is a cracker. With the climb broken up onto different sections, the 7.8km stretch of road starts in the town of Caimari.

Coll de Femenia The Coll de Femenia is the major climb you’ll take on if you’re trying to get to Lluc and head out towards the Puig Major, Sa Calobra and lakes from Pollença.

Vital Statistics Distance: 7.5km, Average gradient: 5% Steepest gradient: 8% Coll d’Honor Coll d’Honor is different from many climbs on the island in that the gradients it can hit are a touch steeper. This is another one that should be tackled in a certain direction during the winter (from the village of Bunyola). Be careful on the descent towards Orient - the road is getting a bit sketchy.

Vital Statistics Distance: 4.7km, Average gradient: 6% Steepest gradient: 9% San Salvador If you want to reach a monastery at the summit of a climb, then the climb to the San Salvador sanctuary is a must. Starting just outside the town of Felanitx, the PMV-4011 road is the one you’re after, dead-ending at the top of the hill.

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Steepest gradient: 15% Puig de Randa (from Randa) Another monastery climb to the Santuari de Cura and one to cross off your list. There are in fact two approaches, with both meeting just shy of halfway up, but I’ve picked out the approach that heads through Randa simply because the KOM is held by Fabian Cancellara.

Vital Statistics Distance: 4.6km, Average gradient: 5% Steepest gradient: 7% Coll de Sóller (from Soller) The Coll de Sóller is a mountain pass, so has two ascents to tackle, both of which are incredibly picturesque, and reminiscent of the switchbacked climbs you’ll find in the Alps. In the winter months, due to the slippery nature of the shaded road into Soller, we only climb from the Soller side towards Palma.

Vital Statistics Northern (Soller) - Distance: 7.3km, Average gradient: 6 %, Steepest gradient: 7% Cap de Formentor Starting from Port de Pollenca, a simple out and back 45km, the road to the lighthouse at Cap Formentor on the far north eastern tip of Mallorca, bucks, weaves, climbs, descends and climbs again, making for one of the most unique and unmissable rides in the world. Best of all, as the road dead ends at the lighthouse, you have no choice but to turn back around and tackle the reverse of your route. On a clear, calm day, between October & March this is one of the best rides on the island - no cars, very few cyclists, just a few goats!

Coll de sa Creueta Rising from the sea in Port de Pollenca and affording stunning sea views which gets better the higher you get. It is over before you know it and a right turn takes you away from the views of Port de Pollenca and into the rugged landscape towards the lighthouse.

On your return, you naturally have to climb back through the trees to the top of Sa Creruta - an equally stunning climb, but very different scenery.

Vital Statistics Distance: 3.7km, Average Gradient: 5% Steepest gradient: 8% Others to consider when the temperature is not too cold & there is no snow in the mountains!

Sa Calobra Sa Calobra is the most famous climb in Mallorca and features in most peoples list of top ten climbs in the world. In order to ride up, first you must descend it!

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Puig Major From Soller, it’s the highest climb in Mallorca, gaining 787m over 13.6km, it’s one of the main ways you can access the mountain lakes.

Vital Statistics Distance: 14.2km, Average gradient: 6% Steepest gradient: 9% ______________________________________ @ses_rotes OR www.sesrotes.com Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

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The Most Exciting Summer to Date!

When the COVID-19 crisis began and our team was preparing for the challenges that we will likely face over the next few years, we all agreed on one thing: For as long as we are able and with whatever means we have, we are going to give all that we can for the organisation to not only survive this crisis, but to thrive and come out having taken big steps forward, for the regeneration of the Mediterranean Sea. Because if anything, the COVID-19 crisis reminded us that redefining the way humans relate to the environment is more important now than ever. With this positive attitude, much hard work and some luck, we have had what is probably our most exciting summer to date. Read all about it below!

Marine Protected Areas As part of our regular work to help improve the design and management of marine protected areas, conducted in conversations with the government and stakeholders, we also actively work to involve local communities in the protection of their local MPAs. An example of this is the community leadership project "Discover Your MPA Sa Dragonera" conducted in the municipality of Andratx. Summer highlights include: • The Dragonera Blava Exhibit (Blue Dragonera) visiting Sant Elm, S’Arracó and Port Adriano • The launch of @XarxaDragoneraBlava (The Dragonera Network) on Instagram • A local stakeholder meeting held in July • Creative workshops for children in Port Andratx and Sant Elm

• A Guided tour to the Dragonera Island with hiking and discussions about how locals can contribute to the protection of the area.

Expeditions at Sea This summer season we conducted eight scientific expeditions with STM scientists, expert collaborators and volunteers as well as multimedia expeditions onboard our rib RV Ondine. During these expeditions data and footage for all our research and multimedia projects was collected. In the course of these, we: • Found and rescued five turtles entangled in Ghost FADs. Once recovered in the Palma Aquarium rescue center for marine animals, we helped release them.

• Tagged two of the rescued turtles with satellite tags, Gloria and Thunderbird. Follow their travels by clicking here.

• Tagged two Spinetail Devil rays (Mobula mobular) and obtained underwater footage of several different groups, group sizes and behaviours. We are excitedly waiting to receive data from these tags!

• Recorded sightings of sperm whales and Risso's dolphins, obtaining data, photo ID and underwater and drone footage.

• Recorded observations of bottlenose dolphins and striped dolphins on almost all expeditions.

• Recorded additional sightings including marine birds, sunfish, tuna, swordfish and of course, loggerhead turtles.

• Surveyed and removed microplastics, floating macroplastics, ghost FADs and large amounts of illegal fishing gear during all expeditions.

• Recorded human activities at sea.

• Discovered a wide, unknown underwater desert in the Cabrera Archipelago National Park, which is now being investigated by collaborating scientists to evaluate its potential for regeneration.

We were joined onboard by 31 volunteers, 7 Changemaker students with 1 teacher and would like to thank everyone who helped make this such a spectacular summer!

Studying the Spinetail Devil Ray in the Med As previously mentioned, this summer we managed to tag two Spinetail devil rays (Mobula Mobular). The Spinetail devil ray is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as endangered in the Mediterranean. There is little information on the biology and ecology of the species in the area. As a result of the knowledge accumulated

by Save The Med in recent years about their presence and behaviour in the Balearic Sea, we are conducting a satellite tagging study of the species. This project will allow us to deepen our knowledge of these mysterious animals and constitute a key element for the development of a conservation strategy for elasmobranchs.

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FADS project through its own website www. ghostfads.org. This collaborative initiative aims to address the management of ghost fishing and marine litter adrift through concerted effort at a Mediterranean basin-wide scale.

Our aim is to construct a network of research institutions, sea turtle recovery centres, maritime and port authorities, commercial fisheries and sports fishers, the yachting world and the nautical and coastal tourism sector in general. Collaboration agreements have been signed with the Ports Authority of the Balearic Government (Ports IB), the National Port Authority (Ports de Balears) and the Balearic Islands Fisheries Association. A collaboration agreement was also signed with Fundación Palma Aquarium, responsible for the management of the Marine Animal Rescue Center in the Balearics. In addition, private boat owners and captains are signing up to the “Ghost FAD fleet” via the new website, helping to remove ghost gear and contributing data on their findings to STM. Dos Manos Schools Programme For this school year, we have adapted the Dos Manos School Programme content to all potential scenarios that might come into place during the school year of 2020-2021. We already have over 900 students signed up and limited availability. Contact ana@savethemed. org for more information and sign ups!

The Changemakers Project We had a fantastic time at sea together with all the Changemaker teams of 2020. While the Kokua team joined the Toftevaag for nine days, the teams Ceroporciento, Thallassa and Neró joined us for a one day expedition each onboard the solar powered boat Stenella. See some of the highlights in our video on YouTube!

Plastic free Balearics During the last months the Plastic free Balearic team have: • Worked on the development of a digital registration platform • Conducted an analysis of data capture models • Initiated a comparative analysis of a series of environmental certifications • Worked on the design and strategy for the communication of good practices in the tourism sector in collaboration with Futouris • Collaborated with Inédit Innova, an

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New Campaign About to be Launched! environmental consultancy company, on the improvements to the Single Use Plastic The crisis that we are all navigating through Index (SUPI). has the potential to teach us so much about • Won the BeMed call, through a proposal the way humans exist in this world and could, made together with Ibiza Preservation if we decide to embrace the lessons learned, Foundation, with the aim of creating a pave the path towards a regenerative future. pioneering certification for the Balearic Islands' Throughout the summer we have spoken tourism industry. with experts on a variety of topics such • Participated in a Business Training Capsule as economy, climate change, education, organised by PALMA ACTIVA 23rd of July in agriculture, regenerative community design which the Sustainable Development Goals and much more, to find out how we can all were presented as an opportunity for the help regenerate the Balearic Islands and development and implementation of solutions make them more resilient in times of crisis. via entrepreneurial projects which allow us to Stay tuned to take part in this new and face the world's greatest challenges in terms of exciting campaign! sustainable development. _______________________________________________________________________________ Visit www.savethemed.org and @savethemed on social media for more info and updates!

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THE ONLY INTERNATIONAL EVENT TO BE HELD IN CALVIA IN 2020

If Covid-19 has taught anything positive, it is that resilience and flexibility is key to survival.

The organisers of Senses 6Points Mallorca Charity Cycling Challenge were determined to host the event after its postponement in May. Their determination was spurred on by three main motivators - the desperate need of the charities whose donations have slowed to a trickle in this most difficult of years, the desire to give cyclists something to look forward to and the strong feeling that we should not let Covid beat us!, and frankly, we all just wanted to have some fun, that too has been elusive for many this year.

Last Friday the 6Points riders rolled off the start on Santa Ponsa beach front with the goal of riding to the four compass extremities of the island and the highest and lowest points, hence ‘6Points’. That’s an achievement in itself, but 2020 wasn’t done with us yet, and a glance at the weather forecast told tales of high winds and storms in the mountains ahead.

The Senses 6Points riders had some exalted and inspiring company this year as Paralympian Karen Darke MBE rode much of the way on her high tech trike, designed by the Williams F1 team that took her, or more accurately she took it to Paralympic silver and gold medals, at the London and Rio games respectively. She was kind enough to deliver an inspirational run through of her life changing accident, and the life affirming story of her triumph over personal adversities. More than a few hard-nosed cyclists were moved to tears, literally. Look her

up, she is quite the lady. www.karendarke.com In a ‘normal’ year, the Senses 6Points Mallorca traces 420km of the island’s prettiest, and toughest roads, in the process the riders would climb about the height of Everest. The adverse weather on day one prompted a rethink and the route headed for the relatively protected roads to the east to Randa and the climb to the iconic monastery, then to lunch in the square in Petra where they enjoyed being welcomed by the local cycling cafe with open arms. After Petra, it was a tricky ride with very gusty crosswinds to Port de Pollença for the Stage 1 finish.

The Daina Hotel in Port de Pollença rolled out the red carpet with a warm welcome as the hosts for the weekend. As we all know this has been an impossibly difficult season for the island’s hospitality industry, but they treated the 50 strong 6 Points group like royalty.

The weather improved a little for Saturday and the 6Pointers had a magnificent ride to Cap Formentor, Caimari, up the incredibly beautiful climb to Lluc and helter skelter descent down the Coll de Femenia then back to the hotel for a swim or a beer or both.

Grim news again from the weather forecast for Sunday, the riders had planned to head down the Tramuntana coast to St Elm, but a brutal headwind all day forced a rethink, some riders heading into the mountains for a truncated version, while others wound their way back to Santa Ponsa through the winding lanes and vineyards of the lowlands.

There was a carnival welcome at the finish line as tired, but elated riders were greeted by friends, family and the ever present children from ASDICA, one of the beneficiary charities from the event. The group was also pleased to have been able to spend a little money in the hotels and lunch stops who have had the most difficult of years, with worse to come perhaps, they were all grateful for a visit from hungry cyclists with a taste for cake.

The sponsorship money and donations are still rolling in but the organisers estimate that 6Points will have raised about €15000 for this year's event for Asdica and Save-the-Med. The money raised is lower than we had hoped for, as many of our riders couldn’t come due to the present travel restrictions. These dedicated organisations need funds to continue their important work, so if you can spare a little, or a lot, you can donate here. https://www. migranodearena.org/evento/senses-6pointschallenge-mallorca-october-2020 It’s only seven months now to the 5th edition of Senses 6Points Mallorca and it is already in the diary for 14th, 15th, and 16th May 2021.

Take a look at the 6Points Facebook page for a blow by blow pictorial account of the 3 days, and why not join us next year as a rider, or join our team of volunteers https://www.facebook. com/6PointsChallenges ______________________________________ Photos by Philip Rogan

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GIN AND GENERAL HAPPINESS

So, as October moves slowly towards November, my friend imparted a very worrying piece of information to me this evening. There are just over ten weeks to Christmas! I think my head and heart got lost somewhere in lockdown and they think it’s actually only May! The fact that we also started discussing what we would be cooking for Christmas lunch got me thinking about the winter months here on the island. It would seem that the recent spate of slightly meh weather has made us all forget just how utterly delightful winter here on the island is. Admittedly, when I threw myself kamikaze-style into our communal pool here and came out virtually blue, I could be forgiven for disbelieving my own words, so I will definitely be more cautious when attempting the sea. But my point here is that whilst it may

not be swimming and full-on bikini weather (though 20 degrees is definitely summer in the UK), over the winter it is definitely still beach weather. Just remember to take layers.

I often joke that my tan here is always better in the winter as I’m not hiding in the shadows attempting to keep large sweaty patches in unusual places to a minimum. Who knew that elbows could suffer from localised sweat. Only here and only in summer!

face it, everyone knows as Roxy beach, after the chiringuito at the end of the skinny spit of sand. After a day of sunning yourself head up the stairs in the middle of the beach and stop at Lilas. It is fantastic for sundowners, special dinners, romantic rendezvous, or if you just want to sit and stare out to sea and that view.

The food is brilliant, the service is great and it’s pretty easy to get to. It’s not the cheapest of places but it is definitely worth it.

So this got me thinking of some of my favourite sun traps with beautiful views over the water, for enjoying a morning coffee, a glass of wine, or a Sunday Funday.

Finally, we head further out again, to Son Caliu Beach and the wonderful Bamboo Beach Bar. Known during the summer for its generous burgers and salads, in winter this becomes THE place to stop for Sunday lunch. You are right on the beach with the water lapping not more than 30 metres away, while you enjoy a choice of three types of roast meat with all the trimmings. Yes, every meat comes with a Yorkshire pudding and if you are really nice to the owner Marcus he may even give you a second. The one thing to remember here is that booking is absolutely imperative as it is the island’s worst kept secret. And it’s not just great for Sunday lunches, head down any time to soak up the sun and an ice cream, or that first cold beer on a Saturday.

First on my list on the Palma side is absolutely Es Baluard or Museum Bar to some. Basically the bar just behind the upside-down church. All landmarks that strangely become part of your directional vocabulary overnight. Yes, I know the service has had its moments in the past, but the view, the setting and the atmosphere are unbeatable for such a centrally placed bar, that has a terrace big enough to take larger groups of the acceptable ten. I know we won’t be lounging on walls with an Aperol Spritz in hand anymore, when you realise that you know a good thirty percent of the people in the bar, but it will still be lovely and will be great if we ever get that corridor reopened and our relatives can start to visit again. And here’s a real shock thought, you could even combine it with a visit to the museum…

Next is slightly out of Palma, but is a great beach/restaurant combination. Start the day down at Playa Portals Nous Beach, which, let’s

So let’s not crawl into our jumpers and slippers just yet. Your house may be cold inside but I can pretty much guarantee that it will be a hell of a lot warmer and happier outside.

To winter tans and happy times!

Salud!

Tori Pearce

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ANYONE FOR CAVA?

When it comes to bubbles many people assume there is only one good option…Champagne.

tend to be much more fruity and affordable, bringing a lot of fun to the table.

However, things are moving a great deal in the world of sparkling wines so, if you don't want to be stuck in the past, my advice is to start tasting some of the many other sparkling wines available. Sparkling wines are becoming less expensive and they are being created in many different regions around the world, and it is great to see so many creative and adventurous winemakers developing unique sparkling wines.

As we are located in Spain, I want to concentrate on Cava. Despite the bad image that Cava has beyond our borders, there is also a quiet revolution going on. Quality over quantity is gradually taking precedence, creating healthy competition among the producers, improving the reputation of Cava and expanding the production to new horizons.

Yes, we know Champagne is ‘the genuine article’, but the smaller producers in this French region are also stirring up a little revolution of their own. More and more of these independent producers have ignited their creative spirit and as a result, you can now find some really interesting quirky Champagnes for the same price as a renowned industrially made brand.

Franciacorta wine, from the Province of Brescia (just east of Milan, Italy) is a good example of a top quality sparkling wine from a different region. Many other regions are also introducing Pet-Nat (or Ancestral) wines. Ancestral wines

Cava has a multi-geographic ‘Denominación de Origen’. It is heavily based in Cataluña, but sparkling wines that are made in UtielRequena, Rioja and Extremadura can also be called Cava. In Cataluña there are now smaller ‘breakaway’ denominations that want their products to be among the best sparkling wines in the world and they are succeeding. The Clàssic Penedès and Corpinnat associations are the ones to keep an eye on.

When we decided to introduce a Cava to our wine catalogue (and online shop), it did cause a few headaches (though not in the way you might be thinking). We are always on the lookout for producers that maintain high standards but we also prefer to focus

on the smaller producer that has affordable prices, whilst still maintaining the quality of their product. We also love a producer with a good story!

After a long search we eventually found what we were looking for…and Mas Xarot is our new gem.

This is a family run winery with a tradition that dates back to the 50s when Victor Centelles started working in one of the local wineries and began to learn about sparkling wine producing methods. In 1982 he established his own project in his home basement, creating a small quantity of Cava with a great personality.

Mas Xarot developed very slowly and in the early years they would only sell their wine to locals or anyone else who happened to pass by. In 2002 they acquired a traditional wine estate known as Monastell. This larger estate allowed the business to grow in quantity and in quality.

Mas Xarot are now very well respected locally, but are perhaps not so renowned further afield, however this could all change soon.

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Magazine awarded a bronze medal to their Gran Reserva, their MilesimĂŠ Gran Reserva and their Reserva.

Mas Xarot produce amazing Cava with respect for the traditional methods but also with their eye on the future. A recent generational handover has brought about further changes such as organic certification of the vineyards, a new and modern looking wine label and rejuvenated enthusiasm within the family.

As the festive season approaches and we begin to look for wines to drink during Xmas and the New Year, a Mas Xarot Cava would be a fabulous addition to the table.

Their Brut is an inviting, easy drinking Cava that is fresh, dry, aromatic and fruity.

Their Rose is 100% Pinot Noir, which just happens to be one of our favourite grapes.

It has a pale cherry pink colour, a small and constant bubble structure, a refreshing acidity and fruity aromas of red fruits.

Their Gran Reserva was bottled in 2013. All of this time spent in bottle gives it a great deal of complexity, with some added creaminess. It also has a fine and constant bubble that makes it a super elegant Cava to enjoy.

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comes to the world of sparkling wine, why not ditch your usual bottle of Champagne and try something new for your seasonal festivities. ____________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Bringing wine to you - quality wines from lesser known bodegas and interesting wine makers. www.wineindustry.es/xmas Ivan Gonzalez Gainza (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield (+34) 638 60 19 43

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CHEZ NOUS MALLORCA - THE OLDEST BIG KIDS ON THE BLOCK

I’d firstly like to point out that by-line is in no way an insult and was in fact how the wonderful Peter and Ralf delighted in describing themselves. And I can wholeheartedly concur.

There was a definite twinkle in their eyes as

they talked of their long-standing friendship and I’m pretty certain that there are many many stories that we weren’t privy to that night. Although I have a sneaking suspicion that if we’d given in to the third bottle of wine that they were definitely trying to entice us with, then we would have learned much more.

They were such gentlemen and so funny that it was a real joy to have them join us after our meal to tell us more about themselves and Chez Nous Mallorca.

Both German born, neither stayed for their adulthood, although Ralf did spend three years in a Berlin prison between 75 and 78 for going over the wall. Tragically his two compatriots didn’t fair as well and it is a sobering thought.

We tend to brush such harrowing memories under the carpet as if they were ancient history, rather than the year of my birth, and forget that their scars can still be felt red raw on those that move around us. That said, Ralf has not let his experience diminish his sense of humour in the slightest and has definitely bounced back from his youthful internment, even returning to Berlin after the wall came down in order to see his parents for the first time in 15 years.

But Germany was not his home, and neither was London and so began his love affair with France and Paris, where he still has family and his children. Although he managed to find time for a few adventures with the French Foreign legion in between it all - see what I mean about stories!

Peter, sometimes known as Klaus, however, headed over to Spain fairly quickly, arriving in 1974, spending over 40 years here on and off.

Studying tourism in various places including Madrid, to exacting EU standards, he went on to work in countries such as Russia, Turkey and Austria before returning to Spain. It is here that his and Ralf’s stories converge during their time working for the Intercontinental Group together 18 years ago. It is clearly a

relationship and friendship that has stood the test of time as they decided to do a complete U-turn earlier this year and went on to open Chez Nous Mallorca, yes, you’ve guessed it, two days before lockdown hit the island and our lives got turned upside down.

The original concept for the restaurant was for it to be a beautiful late-night French restaurant, opening at 10pm and closing at 10am.

Something that doesn't really exist anywhere else. Think white table cloths, hearty French cooking and the kind of red wine that can only accompany a Burgundy snail in garlic butter on a Winter’s evening. Sadly that was not to be the case with all of the new restrictions.

So gone are the late nights, the white tablecloths and the fancy menus, but none on the bon vivant. The opening on the 15th July has seen a steady stream of local residents and employees from the business district making Chez Nous Mallorca their regular haunt. It’s perfectly placed for this sector, just behind the Avenidas on the Big El Corte side, surrounded by banks, gestors and businesses of all types, as well as the various tourist attractions of the shopping district, Placa Espana and the Soller Train.

The decor is minimal but tasteful, with big funky lamps and French vistas taking you away from Palma for a few hours. Peter looks at the table mats, now the actual menus, with distaste, but in my opinion, they are better than the QR codes that now have whole tables reaching for their phones and immediately disengaging. Whilst they may not be the boys’ ideal solution, we are all having to make changes and they at least prompt conversation as people look to see what their fellow guests are interested in.

On the evening in question that Anouska, my ever wonderful friend and brilliant photographer, and I headed over to Chez Nous, we were absolutely ravenous and ready for some hearty French cuisine and we were not to be disappointed. Although thankfully Ralf and Peter had worked out that we wouldn’t be needing to eat a full portion of each dish, instead offering us the tasting menu that you can see in the photos in this article.

We began with a mixed platter of starters that consisted of a delicious spoonful of salmon tartare on a bed of avocado. Delicately

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seasoned, the two textures and flavours are always a favorite combination of mine. We moved on to the baked camembert - I mean who can ever say no to baked camembert?

The pastry was delicate, the cheese perfectly gloopy, but not so hot that it burnt your mouth. From there we tasted the scallop which is always high on my menu choices. The three tasters were varied enough to give us an allround idea of what was to offer but were not so distinct that they clashed.

While the starters were coming out Peter looked after us at the bar. We opted for red as for some reason indoors and France always makes me think red, and we went with French as quite frankly it would have been rude not to. What he presented us with was a delicious bottle of Famille Perrin Organic Côtes du Rhône which went perfectly with all of the dishes that were being served up in front of us.

Next on the menu were the mains and the same concept applied here. Three smaller tasters to give us a good overview. The boeuf bourguignon was succulent and fell apart in my mouth. It had clearly been sitting in its jus, just soaking up the flavours for several hours and was robust and tasty. The monkfish in spinach and potato puree was firm and the sweetness of the meat of the fish stood up well to the stronger flavours of the puree. Finally was my particular favourite. Not least because I am an absolute sucker for duck skin and the confit leg was not only pink and juicy, but divinely crispy.

It was an absolute winner in my book.

Finally came the desserts and for those of you that know me well, know dessert is not always my favourite thing on the menu. However in this case I was proven absolutely and utterly wrong. Three small taster desserts, one of which was a small cheese board….heaven.

The Creme Caramel with strawberries had that perfect crunch to it and it was a fantastic size for me. The cheese couldn’t be faulted in the slightest, a good selection of blue, goats and Mahon, with a tamarind marmalade. But what made this little trifecta so special, was the most surprising for me. The floating island.

Basically the softest of soft meringue floating like a cloud on a lake of vanilla custard heaven.

It quite frankly blew me away. Who knew. The interesting story behind this unobtrusive, yet to die for little dessert is that French chefs always use a lot of yolk in their cooking, but not many whites, so some young chef somewhere

was tasked with finding a better use for the whites and ta da! There you have it! A French floating island!

It was at this point that Ralf, who looks after all of the chefing and kitchen needs, and Peter, who is bar and admin, came over to join us to give us the back story and break bread with a second bottle of the Pierre organic. It was then that we got onto snails and Ralf explained that he does them the proper French way. Well, I haven’t had French snails since I was last in Normandy about ten years ago, and there was an abundance of dipping bread on the table for the vampire warding garlic butter, and enough wine to see us through the dish, so I acquiesced and gave in to a large amount of arm twisting, of about a nano second, before agreeing to enjoy a plate of snails. To say I left a happy girl is an understatement.

Stepping out into the cooling air of an autumn Palma night, we looked back wistfully over an absolutely delightful evening with Peter and Ralf at Chez Nous Mallorca. Pop in and see them. They’re open every day, other than Sunday, and if there is something on the menu that you would like to try, sit down and chat with them. They do a menu del dia, the evening tasting menu, as well as the a la carte menu, all of which is very reasonably priced.

They also now have a small terrace outside and a banqueting room which would be perfect for Christmas parties. It certainly won’t be the last time we go, apparently there are more snails and perhaps a delicious bottle of red and wonderful company to bring us back. Their house was certainly ‘with us’ that night! ______________________________________ Chez Nous Mallorca www.cheznousmallorca.com Calle Pere d'Alcántara Penya, 17,07006 Palma info@cheznousmallorca.es (+34) 640 328 676

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: New floor sander 'JOYA' 30 drum 80 kg used only once with two rolles 80-50 grit paper (new over 3,000€ + i.V.A). Accept 1,650€.

Tel. 619 973 334. (11.20) FOR SALE: For sale due to retirement, outstanding lease till 2031. 55 sq metre local in Marina Portals prime front line spot.

All furnishing and fixings included. Price makes the annual cost a third of the Ports going rate. Lowest price for sale in the port. Call +44 7714 215411. Or Spanish 656 949 244. (11.20) FOR SALE: Due to retirement.

Franchise opportunity available with long established international brokerage network Sunbird SA. Sited in centre of Mallorca`s premiere marina, Puerto de Portals, a high profile site linked to one of Europe`s larger brokerage networks, with offices across the Mediterranean and the UK. Access to established online presence and digital marketing platforms. Lease ownership has 11 years to run till September 2031. Exciting opportunity for a turn key operation. Simon Limb, Director Sunbird International Yacht Sales Tel +44 1294 607074 Mob +44 7980 268550. (10.20) FOR SALE: Santa Ponsa Top Floor Fully Refurbished 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment sea view balcony. 208.000 euros. Contact 647 436 434. (04.20) FOR SALE: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098. (07.19)

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: De blasi folding bike, white, fair condition. 100 euros.

Paul 607 597 098. (06.19) FOR SALE: Westwind 35 for sale.

Seven Berth, Good Sails, Yanmar Deisel Engine, Wheel Steering, Roller Reefing. The yacht comes with it's own mooring in the beautiful bay of Puerto Pollenca. €15,500. Tel: 602 436 166.(01.20) FOR SALE: British registered MCA coded sports fishing boat.

2x Volvo 370hp diesel inboards 1400hrs. Kohler 5.5 KVA Gen. 6 berths in 3 cabins. Large flybridge and aft deck. Air-conditioning and heating. Complete Raymarine electronics package. Autopilot.

Electric heads. Bow thruster.

1 yr old zodiac and 6hp Suzuki outboard. 2.5m x 2.5m sundeck forward, all cockpit sundeck and awning new 2019. Ready to go!

99,000€. Tel 654 234 897. (01.20) FOR SALE: Exclusive Parking Sa Vinya, Bendinat. Reduced by 33.34%. The new owner will accompany many fine cars in the garage. Priced to sell, bargain for quick exchange, €15,000. Owner now left island. Tel. (+34) 673 406 107 or (+44) 7739 487237.(12.19) FOR SALE: Large Wooden shipping boxes, used but good condition, 118cm x 55cm x 56cm treated timber boxes for world wide shipping or storage. 30€ ea.

Tel. 971 719 816. Palma. (12.19) FOR SALE: RYA sailing school for sale, Port Andratx, Mallorca, established over 25 years, 10,000 euros or 60,000 euros with school sailboat. Contact Paul on 607 597 098. (10.19) FOR SALE: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700€ o.n.o. (new 1.500€). 609 672 344.

DELPHIA 33.3 FOR SALE (OUR EDITOR’S OWN YACHT)

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: + 34 607 911 898

This fine example of the superbly built Delphia 33.3 is from 2011 but had very little use in the past 5 years. 6 berths with a good-sized heads/ shower, large saloon with very good headroom and a super cockpit, ideal for those evenings at anchor.

Brand new 4-man dinghy and new Mercury outboard engine. Comes with loads of extra kit and a mooring in Puerto Portals until late July 2019. Must be seen to appreciate.

Reduced to 59,950 €

FOR SALE: Land Rover Defender 90 2.4 Tdi 1997 dark green with towbar, 7 seats, in excellent condition 225,000 km.

Price includes full roof rack and set of off-road tyres € 10,995 - Call or WhatsApp 618 366 499 for more info. (05.19) FOR SALE: RIB. 6.5m. New tubes 2015. 90hp Johnston 2 stroke Fully serviced. Bimini. Trailer. price E8000. 634 342444. (04.19) FOR SALE: Beneteau first 211 sailboat, 2003 very good condition 15,000 euros. Ideal first boat or for cruising the islands. Contact paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx. (04.19) FOR SALE: Storage. 3.7mL x 2.7mH x 1.7mH. Safe and clean.

Light and electricity. Bendiate Sa Vinya. Leaving the Island €12k Make me an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107. (03.19)

FOR SALE: Range Rover P38 Overfinch. 1999. 4.6HSE. RHD. Burgandy/Tan leather interior.

85,000 miles from new. Full documentation including original invoice. Been in storage since 2004. Regularly started. In storage in Son Bogadelles. On UK plates Exceptional condition.

10,000 eu. Tel. 656 949 243. (07)

FOR SALE: House for sale. A completely restored very charming typical old mallorcan stone house right by the beautiful village of Galilea, amid the Tramuntana. Completely refurbished with taste and respect to traditional mallorcan materials. Currently divided in two annexed properties of 110 and 80 sqm. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en-suite in the large one. An inside bathroom plus one outside in the smaller one. They both interconnect or can be lived separately for privacy. Under floor heating. Laundry room and much storage space. Four parking places in the property. Land plot of 1.500 swm. Facing South and direct uncluttered views to the Tramuntana mountain range (UNESCO world heritage).

P.O.D. Please contact luzesvida1@gmail.com. (04.20)

FOR SALE: Beautiful 100sqm apartment 5 mins from Santa Catalina in Son Espanyolet.

2 bed in great condition, high ceilings, open plan, lots of natural light. €379,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993 081. (10)

FOR RENT: Residential complex recently refurbished, located in the district "Arxiduc", centrally in Palma. A total of 5 apartments on 3 floors brand NEW & equipped with all the amenities, highquality materials & standards. Apartments from 65sqm to 80sqm, with balconies and one of them with 40sqm terrace. All apartments have a fully fitted kitchen with all the integrated appliances, a living & dining area, 2 bedrooms with open wardrobes and 1 - 2 bathrooms depending on the apartment.

There is also a garage located in the same complex, included in the price. Some features: video surveillance system in common areas, elevator, video intercom, integrated air conditioning & heating system with remote control via app, high-quality double-glazed windows plus much more. Internet & TV connection in all flats. Prices from 950€ to 1.200€. Mariano 690 058 244. marianomoraguesmatas@gmail.com

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FOR SALE: Modern apartment in the harbour of Puerto de Andratx. This modern apartment (97m2 with a 10m2 terrace) enjoys a very central location within walking distance to the sailing club and the heart of Puerto de Andratx in the south-west of Mallorca. The well-maintained development is one of the very few that has this advantage. The apartment is in immaculate condition and has a modern interior. Comprising of 2 large bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The property is almost fully furnished and features air conditioning and a parking space in front of the building. From the balcony you can enjoy sunshine from the early morning hours and lovely views of the community pool and the well-kept garden. £475,000. (08)

FOR SALE: For sale by local owner - 1974 VW Beetle 64,000 kms on clock (not sure how many times it has been around). 1200 cc, manual, sunroof, well maintained, recent ITV to 05/21. Looking for good home to preserve this head turning classic. Offers around Euro 7,000. Mob 681 187 128, prefer to speak English, Trevor. (10.20)

FOR SALE: Rio day boat. 2002, 3 litre mercruiser inboard.

Serviced, antifouled and ready to go. Comes with Bimini, cover, shower, swim ladder, water ski bar. Sound system, small cuddly at front. British registration.

Lying Port Andratx .

4000 euros. Contact Michael 07905190978.. (08.20)

FOR SALE: Vindo 50 ketch (10.5m) 1978 swedish blue water sailing yacht, mahogany topsides, grp hull. A Beautiful example of this stunning yacht, Fully and professionally restored during our ownership of her. We have many photos of the works. Currently lying in puerto portals. Reduced for a quick sale 44,500 euros (tax paid). For more information or queries please contact Dave on 660 680 621 or 636 259 908. (04.20)

FOR SALE: Peace & Tranquillity.

Nestled high on the side of “Punt de ses Bruixes” (witches Point) & offering views that can never be obstructed, over the town of Llucmayor to the island of “Cabrera”. This rustic property boasts 14,000 m2. Of prime Mallorcan real estate. This property features a solid threebedroom home that has been the subject of some major improvements and expense in recent years. Connecting electricity, and a 150m. tarmac private drive. Simple but yet charming this property has been enjoyed by its current owners, as a family home for over three generations. And could remain as is for those who want a holiday home or yearn for peace and tranquillity. However, for those wanting something special that will really do this premium position and views the justice it deserves, the home could be extended refurbished or potentially knocked down to pave the way for a magnificent residence. The perfect retreat for a buyer seeking privacy and solitude, but only 3kms from Llucmayor, 15 minutes to the airport of Palma & 25 minutes to the capital Palma. An astute buyer will recognise a truly unrivalled offering & a rare opportunity. If interested P.O.A. please contact damian@theislander.net (09)

THE ICONIC ISLANDER RIB IS FOR SALE

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FOR SALE: Carbon Swim Ladder, surplus stock made as demo model, unused in perfect condition. Length 1781mm x Width 455mm. For sale at greatly reduced price €13,000. For more photos or information email: info@bmcomposites.com. (11.20)

FOR SALE: Jaguar XK8, Feb 2000, 78,000km with history. Dark Green/Cream leather. Fabulous condition, unmarked BBS split-rim wheels with nearly new Pirelli P Zero tyres. Supplied with a full year ITV, Spanish Matriculated LHD. €14.500 contact via WhatsApp in first instance 690 716 456. (11)

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. Join our racing fleets in Pollensa & Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! All ages 18 - 80. michael@ffast.org.

A 6.8 MTR AQUAPRO (New Zealand) with a Suzuki 175 lean burn outboard. Engine just serviced, and hull antifouled. This RIB has great seakeeping qualities, and provides ample space for a picnic, or makes a great chase boat. Comes with a hard top for protection from sun and water!

Boat and engine launched in October 2014, has had limited usage and still in great condition. The current mooring in Port Calanova is also available to rent separately. 16,500 €

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: (+34) 607 911 898

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR RENT FOR RENT: Charming family finca, 15 minutes drive from Palma and marinas, but nestled in the mountains, totally private, 4,000sqm fenced in, parking for 2/3 cars. This unique property is a tranquil oasis just outside busy Palma with swimming pool, wood burning pizza oven, terraces, outside kitchen with bar/bbq/fridge. Ideal for parties and entertaining. The house has 2 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large modern kitchen, open plan living and dining room, air con, WIFI, apple tv, terracotta and cherry wood floors. Guesthouse about 100 metres from main house is ideal for visitors or family that come to stay. Sleeps 4, separate bathroom, small living room and kitchen. Own terrace with tables and chairs. Long term let only. Give us a call if you are interested. (+34) 616 482 800 or feefee@spain.cc for more information or photos. (07.20) FOR RENT: On-suite bedroom in a shared, modern and fullyfurnished flat in Andratx town, just 20 minutes drive from Palma. € 400 per month, excluding water, electricity and internet bills. For more info please contact Sam on (+34) 633 824 209. (04.20) FOR RENT: On-suite bedroom in a shared, modern and fullyfurnished flat in Andratx town, just 20 minutes drive from Palma. €400 per month, excluding water, electricity and internet bills. For more info please contact Sam on (+34) 633 824 209. (03.20) FOR RENT: Prime location on Paseo Maritimo behind The Boathouse. € 1,300 per Month for a single unit of 27 sq. meters, includes existing furniture and 1 complimentary parking space.

Excludes Utility Costs, which will be invoiced on a quarterly basis. deb@theboathouse.es (+34) 699 569 934 (06.19) 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.

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

JOBS / EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE: Lady house / pet sitter, n/s, available over the autumn / winter period in Mallorca. Reliable, kind, trustworthy and long term resident, own transport.

Please email me at: medlyn.com@gmail.com. (11.20) JOB VACANCY: Fire Detection And Alarm Specialist (M/W).

Do you have a degree in electromechanics? Do you have experience detecting faults and/ or maintaining fire detection and protection equipment in nautical environments? Are you a team-player with office automation user capabilities?

One of the most recognized fire protection companies in Mallorca selects personnel to support its detection and alarm department.

Your duties will be: Detection of faults and alarms in fire detection equipment; Maintenance of fire detection equipment; Installation of fire detection and alarm systems; Support for workshop manager and detection area; Problem solving. We offer direct hiring, full time, breaks according to Law and salary according to experience. It is required: A degree in Electromechanics or equivalent; Analytical capacity for problem solving; Team working attitude; Handle tools skills; Driving licence B; Previous experience in a similar position will be assessed; If you are interested in this position, please send a mail with your CV to: busquedadepersonalpci@ gmail.com. (11.20) JOB VACANCY: Repair and maintenance of marine diesel engines, gearboxes and shaftings in the pleasure craft area.

We are a young company and want to expand our team, and we are looking for a mechanic for marine engines who has professional education as car mechanic or equivalent. We presuppose experience in engines, a good knowledge of English. Experience in the marine sector and knowledge of Spanish is an advantage but not a requirement. We offer you an all year employment. Please email your application with curriculum vitae and a photograph to: info@me-palma.de. (07.20)

JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills.

Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com. (04.19) JOB VACANCY: Seeking to fill two seasonal crew positions aboard a well known Palma based 32m private, motor yacht; chef and solo stewardess. Requirements: STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG 1, at least one full season in a similar role (sorry we can’t consider inexperienced yacht crew for these roles)- English mother tongue or very high level.

Preference to candidates who are currently in Palma and to those that don’t smoke. Season runs April 15 – September 15.

These positions would suit females or would consider a male chef with his solo stew girlfriend. Great program. France & Italy June & July. Balearics August & September. If you are interested and comply with these requirements, please send cv to: motor.yacht.mallorca@ gmail.com (04.20) JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job.

Medium level English and High level German are compulsory.

CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849. (03.19)

JOB VACANCY: Marine Engineer Required. Mallorca based marine welding and fabricating company working within the superyacht industry has an opening for an experienced Marine Engineer.

The job would ideally suit a Marine Engineer in the yachting industry that wants to become land based but other work backgrounds will also be considered.

The job will involve project managing from discussing the job on board with the client, designing plans, making estimates and liaising with staff in the manufacture process to making sure that the project is finished to the highest standard and as quickly as possible. Essential requirements: Experience and a good practical understanding of boat construction, engineering and the processes relating to metal fabrication in the marine sector. Ability to multi-task you will be required to work on several projects at the same time.

Able to demonstrate an ability to visualize ideas from verbal or written instruction. Complete fabrication drawings to assist production. Strong shop floor management and leadership skills will be required. A good level of English and Spanish. A knowledge of AutoCAD would also be useful. We aren’t interested in qualifications but on your ability to get the job done!

Links Marine Services SL - Sara Manley (+34) 971 229 717, info@linksmarine.es. (04.20) POSITION WANTED: Looking for Part-Time Personal Assistant or Administrative work. Vast experience working at Board level in several different industries.

Also ran own business for 10 years. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Other skills include diary management, face-to-face client contact, bookkeeping, marketing campaigns, ad designing and promotions. Have experience of working remotely. Fast learner!

So if you need some help without the commitment of a Full-Time salary - I’m your woman! Lisa Thompson on (+34) 689 542 690 or email me at lisathompson100@ hotmail.com. (12.19)

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2019 Azimut S7 ‘RIES’ 2,300,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Vilamoura, Portugal

Est. 1987

SL: 78 - 86 - 96 - 102 - 118

SX: 76 - 88

SD: 96 - 112 - 126

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel

www.sanlorenzospain.com

CENTRAL AGENCY This is a unique opportunity to purchase a high specification and recently delivered example of the revolutionary Azimut S7 open model. Built in 2019 by Azimut Yachts in GRP and carbon fibre, she is powered by triple Volvo D13 IPS 1050 800hp diesel engines and capable of achieving speeds up to 36 knots. Used privately by one owner for two seasons, she is still under a shipyard warranty, has been lightly used and is always operated by a professional crew. 'RIES' boasts a practical 4 cabin layout designed to accommodate a maximum of 8 guests, with separate crew accommodation for up to 2 crew members. Key features include her dark blue hull, functional sports flybridge, Seakeeper stabilisation system, Volvo IPS Joystick controls, bowthruster, 19.5kW ONAN generator, 120,000 BTU air conditioning system, 130L/H watermaker and a sizeable garage for a Jet Ski & Tender.

Oyster 82’ RIVENDELL 2009 1,825,000 EUR VAT Not Paid

Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4 - 07015 Palma de Mallorca simon.turner@berthonspain.com +34 639 701 234

#12 of this iconic sisterhood from Humphreys and the mollusc people, she first splashed 2009 and is now with her second owners. She comes with a carbon spar and a fully battened mainsail for rewarding sailing and fast passage times. Cherry innards with lovely maple floors, her layout is just the job for serious blue water and also for charter. Maintained to the nth, she is just completing a service period courtesy of our Service Team and will then be ready for more oceans. For sale as part of a fleet reduction programme, a recent price tumble is included. €1,825,000 + VAT.

Peri Yachts 37m 2012 7.500.000 EUR

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 971 677 576 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

CENTRAL AGENCY Peri Yachts 37m offers a sleek and exciting profile, yet tremendous entertaining areas and accommodation for 10/12 guests in 5 cabins. Metallic gold exterior paint with carbon detailing and a contemporary luxurious interior, blended with composite construction and practical design. TRAC STAR fins, 2 x MTU 2600hp give up to 25 knots, huge aft garage for tenders and toys, hard top and jacuzzi to flybridge. Built to RINA and MCA coded, successful chartering. Mechanical refit 2017/18.

MAJESTY 125 2010 IN CLASS 4.800,000 EUR EX TAX This Spring’s work list included a new design to hull design and re-paint. Full Class Survey (shafts out, rudders dropped, new valves etc) Also new external cushions, and general "tidy up" of the interior. Having been on board and made passages at various times, I can vouch for her sea keeping abilities. Inside and out she feels like a much bigger vessel, offering ample space and a feeling of volume throughout. For more info and images please go to this link - http://www.braymarineinternational.com/boats/2010-majesty-125/

Jonathan Syrett is a yachting and brokerage consultant who can accompany you on the ownership journey - and beyond. You can rely on his expertise, integrity and dedication to help you make the right decisions when buying, using and enjoying or selling a yacht. Please call, email or visit his website to find out how.

T. (+34) 971 40 44 66 yachting@hamilton-marine.com

M. (+34) 609 43 33 33 www.hamilton-marine.com

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Beneteau Océanis 46 2010 139,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying in Valencia In great condition throughout. She is a sleek performance cruiser offering comfort and user-friendliness. The ample teak laid cockpit features twin wheels and a large table that incorporates a chart plotter. She has a fractional rig with a brand new in mast furling vertically battened mainsail, a new furling genoa and a gennaker. Equipped with a 75 hp diesel engine, bow thruster, inverter, solar panels, davits, dinghy with outboard, new bimini, new sun awning, life raft, heating and a washing machine. Go to www.whitesyachts.com to view the photo album and the video.

McConaghy Lutra 80 2010

McConaghy Lutra 80 for sale: SINGULARITY was built at McConaghy Yachts in Sydney in 2010 to a design by Adrian Konynendyk of Lutra Yacht Design.

Conceived to strike a balance between a comfortable cruiser and a competitive race course yacht and with an emphasis on Mediterranean racing and cruising, the sailing yacht’s hull shape is optimised for reaching and features all carbon construction, canting keel, big carbon fibre rig with square-top mainsail, high-aspect rudder, bowsprit and maximum waterline. SINGULARITY was finished and built to an extremely high standard and she has been maintained and kept to the same standards since. A refit in spring 2020 includes, but is not limited to respraying of hull, deck, superstructure, mast and boom, new electronics and PLC. An exceptional yacht now ready for viewing in Palma de Mallorca.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 59,950 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

Princess 21M 2007 350,000 EUR

(+34) 971 402 911

palma@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

Cheeky Monkey is a great example of the popular and well laid-out Princess 21M. She is a 2007 model, tax and MAT tax paid. Cheeky Monkey has only had 2 owners from new and in spring 2019 she underwent a full internal refit. The work list included new carpets, side panels, curtains, galley, mattresses, total renewal of soft furnishing and bedding. New Fusion zoned music system, TV, ice maker, total generator re-build, AC overhaul, teak on fly bridge, Bimini and frame, all new exterior cushions and main engine service. She has been a hassle free boat this season and is a true turnkey example.

Beneteau Oceanis 523 2005 175,000 EUR 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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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 523, 2005, features teak decks, blue hull, Yanmar 100hp main engine, bow thruster, generator, in-mast furling. Sleeps up to 8 in 3 cabins + salon, all cabins en-suite. Only 2 owners from new, spacious family boat. Lying Mallorca. Priced at €175,000 euros tax paid.