The Islander Magazine - October 2019 by Jens Oomes

Yacht & Captain John Bardon Spotlight on Valencia Valencia Boat Show Valencia Mar Marina Juliet Goes Green

Tuiga 15 m class Monaco Classic Yacht Regatta By Ingrid Abery www.ingridabery.com

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, I am sat writing this month’s editorial in Galicia, N.W. Spain whilst enjoying a great summer break in our newly acquired motorhome, so similar in many ways to a sailing holiday, but with many advantages according to my wife!! Joking aside, it is a very similar way of life “on board”, and one which I have to say I am loving. Much less stressful than the responsibility of skippering a yacht and everything that goes with it, whilst still having the freedom of movement. However, you don’t get to see those “only by sea” photo opportunities. October 15th will see Quaynote Communications stage a one-day conference at the Hotel Saratoga entitled “Future of Superyachts”. There are many local speakers on various topics making what should be a great day’s networking and exchange of ideas and knowledge. By the time this issue hits the docks, Monaco Yacht Show will have closed its doors, a full report next month. Cannes and Southampton will also be done and dusted, and again more of those next month. Talking of Boatshows, October sees the Barcelona Show, plus the re-vamped Valencia Boat Show, driven by the incomparable Nacho Gomez Zarzuela, a formidable force of nature who is putting his all into growing this show’s importance. Valencia certainly seems to be on the up at present, a pleasure to see after their lean years since the America’s Cup years. I know they have attracted quite a few yachts from Mallorca of late, including my own due to rising costs and lack of supply in Mallorca. Several of Mallorca’s marine businesses have also opened up or forged trading links with Valencia based companies offering winter refit facilities and affordable storage options when local facilities are booked up. On the bright side, the Balearic Government have recently announced that they plan to offer723 extra moorings across 17 base ports in the islands to help alleviate the pressure on the waiting list of 4722 registered people! The very sad news of the past month is the devastating hurricane Dorian, causing huge damage to Grand Bahama and the Abaco islands in the Bahamas. 43 dead and hundreds missing as I write this piece, plus of course the as yet unknown cost of damage to property and infrastructure. Yacht Aid Global, as ever have risen to the challenge and were one of the first responders, bringing valuable drinking water and other essentials to the islands. Palma’s own e3 Systems provided the M/Y Loon with vital connectivity solutions to assist. More of this tragedy in next month’s issue. Fair Winds! Islander Magazine S.L. - B57952517 Calle San Magin 22, Entre Suelo, Santa Catalina 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España Deposito legal: PM 146-1997 Editor: Simon Relph simon@theislander.net (+34) 607 911 898 Sales: Damian Raxach damian@theislander.net (+34) 615 992 203 Accounts: Helen Relph office@theislander.net Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores.

FEATURE: YACHT & CAPTAIN - JOHN BARDON

YACHT & CAPTAIN - JOHN BARDON In the early 60s, when John first started what became a yachting career, it was run on a basis of “if you can do you it, you can have it”. There were no requirements for any sort of training as it was assumed that you got that on the job. John was 25 when he went to Plymouth College of Maritime Studies. He started in January and sat his exams in April, around four months of study in the company of mates, second mates, and half a dozen people like John simply looking for a professional qualification. Even if he passed all his exams with honours, he would not get a certificate, just a letter from the board of trade stating he had made the grade but would not be given a full certificate until he was 40 and still had 50% vision left in one eye. It was certainly different back then. John’s earliest experience on the water was with rented rowing boats on Ireland’s Wicklow coast trolling for mackerel for hours on end, losing many a rowlock over the side much to the annoyance of the renter. Having abandoned a career in agriculture, he went off to the Channel Islands in search of waterborne adventure. Based in Jersey, there was plenty of work in construction and plenty of boats. John joined a rather old ketch, Elaine, which had no engine and a distinct lack of good gear. The owner and he sailed from France to the Isle of Wight where, having been driven ashore on St Catherine’s Point, they were rescued by the RNLI. John says his continued existence on Earth is thanks to those men of the RNLI and he makes sure to remember them any time he’s back in the British Isles. John returned to Jersey after this ‘adventure’, and a chance meeting in a pub led to an interview with the skipper of a 50 foot motor fishing boat which was due to sail for Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. They set sail on 2 January 1963 with a crew of five including the skipper, a certificated Merchant Marine captain.

Blue Swanny Annapolis to Antigua Nov 1978 after returning from Falklands on Jenny Wren

“We had our share of incidents from fuel barrels breaking loose in a gale to running out of cooking gas after a pipe leaked. Running out of lube oil from a leak in the gear box was rather more serious as we had to shut down the engine. Fortunately, the captain was handy with the Aldis signal lamp and he called up a passing freighter who gave us not only oil but also bread sugar, margarine and cigarettes. Meanwhile, an irreparable leak in the main engine exhaust filled the interior with black smoke which permeated everything and left all of us, and our possessions, black. We were a fine sight when we arrived in Tortola a few days later.” Next, John joined Windjammer Cruises on their topsail schooner Caribbee and then left in the US Virgin Islands to join a yacht, Polaris, for a round island passage to Martinique for a haul out in Fort de France. By late summer, work had pretty much dried up and all of the yacht crew in those days were West Indian. John had a promise of a job on a harbour dredger in the US Virgin Islands, if he could get a visa. He took a chance and flew down to Martinique to see the US consulate. Irritatingly, there was no luck with the visa and, with no other work in sight

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and a diminishing cash reserve, something had to change. During this period, John had managed to cosy up with the crew of Swedish banana carrier, Sandahm, which was being hand loaded in Fort de France - the last ship to be loaded for Europe that year. A chap from California had joined the group, and the Swedish Bosun suggested that if they wanted to sail with them he could get them on board as stowaways. He was as good as his word, and the pair of them were slipped on board to be ‘found’ the next day. The captain was distinctly unamused. John was sent to the engine room, where he was given a bucket of hot water liberally dosed with caustic soda, a handful of cotton rags, and dispatched to the lower part of the engine room to clean machinery. The port police in Le Havre made short work of him and escorted John to the ferry, whereupon his passport was handed to the purser, only to be returned once the ferry set sail. “My poor parents, who rarely knew where I was, were probably relieved when I went away again,” admitted John. “My father, a psychiatrist, diagnosed me as having a ‘psychopathic wanderlust’.” In the 60s, Mallorca was the place to be for a sailing ship enthusiast. All the transportation was done by timber-built schooners and all were rigged to sail in some degree. They were all making money, the schooners were well painted and the brass in the wheelhouse was polished. Where Astilleros de Mallorca is now, there was a shipyard that hauled a schooner on a greasy ways with mules turning around a capstan. Needless to say, jobs for day workers were in short supply and John walked the docks of Real Club Náutico in search of anything. Enquiring after one schooner, an English owner came out and asked if he could splice wire. John’s answer was ‘no’, but he promised to find out as soon as possible. A few years down the line, John was skipper on that very same schooner. Eventually, John found work as a hand on a ketch bound for Poole. There were three of them on board, including the owner, and they all got on well rotating watches three-on-threeoff. John was on the wheel as they crossed the Bay of Biscay at night in a near gale of wind. His shipmates were safely below with the hatches closed. John heard the roar of the wave as it came onboard and he was swept off the helm, allowing him just enough time to see the yacht underwater before fetching up in the mizzen mast shrouds. Back on the helm, the cockpit door cracked open where an enquiring voice, clearly with no intention of stepping on deck, asked politely if he was still onboard. Next came a spell on steel ketch Patrina. A charterer, Stephen Currier, heard John speak of the Balearic schooners and asked him if it was possible to convert a schooner into a yacht. John believed it was, so Stephen matched Patrina’s wages to send him off in search of a suitable schooner. The quest barely got out of the starting blocks as, while waiting for the ferry to Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, John stepped into the path of a speeding motorcyclist and spent six

weeks in hospital with a fractured skull. He was left with limited hearing on his right as a result.

Dumfriesshire Horse Trials 1973

The hunt was resumed and John visited every port in Spain and Portugal before Stephen called asking him to check out the 1876-built Amphitrite in Mallorca. She was sailed to Tarragona for survey, but the boss changed his mind having been advised she was too old. (As an aside, Amphitrite is still sailing around the Baltic as a training vessel.) Stephen set the next task, to find a 50 foot yacht – but she had to be in New England for August. This was John’s first time as skipper. Sandavore took a northern route, but she was leaking so much through the garboards that they bore off to the Azores and across to Bermuda. Sandavore arrived on time - just. After a few tweaks in the yard and a tightening of the keel bolts, Sandavore was sailed to the Virgin Islands, where they would meet the owner for a Christmas cruise. A horrendous thunderstorm sealed the fate of Stephen and

John age 13 having won a swimming race

John's three stunning daughters

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his wife as their private plane came down, shockingly never to be seen again. John was in limbo. He took a place as mess man in the brigantine Romance and, in the weeks that followed, learnt more practical seamanship from the captain than in the previous five years. A message was received saying that John was wanted as skipper on the brigantine Centurion, so he happily took a flight to Antigua and sailed on Centurion for the next two years. In 1968, the new yachtmaster tickets were being prepared so John decided that was the thing to do. By then he’d married an American girl and together they headed back to Plymouth College of Maritime Studies, where John spent five months studying for his Yachtmaster Ocean. This is a ticket you can earn in a week today, so you can imagine the depth of learning that has been sacrificed. A postcard home from Caribbee in 1962

It was then time to return to the States and find a job. First up, he shifted the yawl Kim from the US Virgin Islands to Antigua, then John flew to Malta to take part in the Midsea Race and subsequently brought 73 foot Sparkman & Stephens Bolero back to the Caribbean for charter work. The next year, 1972, they duly returned the yacht to the Med and left her in Málaga. There was a summer racing on a ketch called Maruffa on the east coast of New England after which, at the end of the season, John took up delivering new small boats down to the Caribbean. It was cold, hard work, with just a sextant, a radio receiver and a good watch. They would do one delivery and then go skiing for ten days before picking up the next boat in Rhode Island where they were being built.

Kilros leaving St Helier on 31 Dec 1962 bound for Tortola

As a result of the deliveries, John was offered a job managing a small boatyard just outside New York. His wife took over the running of the Patrick Ellam delivery agency, pretty much the only one in those days. When the crews came back from a job, they would stop by the bar next to John’s boatyard and regale him with sea stories. John inevitably became discontented with his work and decided it was time to return to sea. Flooding the market with copies of his CV, John and his wife picked up skipper and cook aboard Sorrento, a Phillip Rhodes design ketch of 82 feet. Sorrento was a busy yacht, chartering in the Caribbean in the winter and the Med in the summer. John was on her for four years from July 1973 to October 1977 when she was sold. His wife had gone ashore by this stage, having had enough of yachting and the life that goes with it. Foreseeing the sale of Sorrento, John bought a 38 foot gaff ketch named Jenny Wren built in 1927. When Sorrento’s new owners realised they had bought with the yacht some charter commitments, they made John an offer he could not refuse and he stayed until the end of the summer.

Amphitrite in Port Andratx 1967

John and his brother David decided on a voyage with Jenny Wren around the Atlantic Islands, with the prime destination being the Falkland Islands. There was a lot to do and only six weeks to complete the work, which included a complete strip and paint in the interior, engine

Jessica off Antigua in the mid 1980s

rebuild, and almost all new rigging. The Falklands proved to be so appealing that they stayed for six weeks, running cargo for the Falklands Island Company, before returning to Antigua where a new job awaited John - except it didn’t. The owner had decided to retain the current skipper and John was handed about 4,000 dollars as compensation. Meanwhile, John’s wife had rather suspected that he’d drowned somewhere around the Falklands and, as he hadn’t, asked for a divorce. It was summer 1978 and John ran Nicholson Yacht sales while living on Jenny Wren. He then

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Jessica in the mid 1980s

captained Zolana, a 250 ton lump of impractical steel ketch, followed by 116 foot schooner Panda and then put his CV forward for 105 foot America. The owner feared he’d worked on too many boats, but John retorted this meant a lot of experience, and he signed on 2 April 1979. In the next 18 months, they covered 35,000 miles, including a couple of Sail Training Races in the Irish Sea.

Lucy again in the Caribbean and she sailed back to Europe with him from where she returned home to Scotland. Meanwhile, America’s owner had his head turned by a faster schooner and tracked down designer Arthur Holgate to build him one. America was sold, and Astilleros de Mallorca was chosen for the new project Jessica. John asked Lucy to join him, and for her hand in marriage – she said ‘yes’.

In autumn 1979, America was in a very congested Canaries harbour and there was no room to manoeuvre, so they hailed a RIB to give them a shove. Unbeknownst to John, his future wife was on the mother ship to that RIB. He met

It took a long time to build 200-plus-foot Jessica. During this time, John was married and had two children. The shipyard owner said it was easier to make babies than to build ships. She was launched in 1984 and was a very strong, fast,

Marquez in Astilleros de Mallorca 1965

Brigantine Romance in St Thomas 1968

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powerful yacht designed to be self-sufficient and low maintenance. In fact, they went from Palma to Australia in around 55 days burning only half their fuel reserves. John spent a long time away from home, perhaps seeing Lucy and the children for only eight weeks in a year and a half. Jessica was sold to Alan Bond in 1988, and John stayed on board with Phil Judge as second captain until 1989, when an offer came to take over 63 metre Creole, the world’s largest wooden sailing yacht - he couldn’t refuse. She was in a sad state in Toulon, but with John’s help under the loving stewardship of the Gucci family, they got her sailing. For three or four years Creole raced in the classic regattas. Racing a three-masted schooner is quite hair-raising but, with stellar crew including Niall Robinson, Nick Hill, Mark Ratsey and Diego Colon, it also proved to be quite the thrill. In 1995, Maurizio Gucci was tragically murdered and, once everyone had recovered from the shock, John was asked to stay on. Over the next five years, buyers were sought, but none were found, so Creole was kept by daughters Allegra and Alessandra. After disagreements over the yacht’s future, the family lawyer sent a literal and metaphorical ‘Dear John’, and Niall invited him to join Savarona in Miami as staff captain. She had 50 crew of all nationalities and, when the Turkish captain was given the option of National Service or jail, John found himself master of a 4,750 ton yacht. Beyond the 3,000 ton limit of John’s ticket, a new Turkish captain was promised but never materialised, so he returned the yacht to Istanbul at the season’s end. Needing to spend more time at home in Mallorca, John entered into a four-months-onfour-months-off arrangement on motoryacht Senses. In the only four months he completed before the owner decided to lay up, John was in port just 17 days and the rest of the time was playtime with a toy cabinet stuffed with sailing boats, high speed motorboats, jetskis, kayaks and a seaplane. Returning to Mallorca to restore a ruined olive mill almost felt like a rest. America on a bad day between Guadaloupe and Antigua in the 1980s

Spring 2002 saw an offer from 158 foot threemasted gaff schooner Shenandoah and, having decided he rather liked the new Italian owner, John accepted. The boat went here, there and everywhere from Greece and Turkey to the French Riviera and Egypt. With the British set to join forces with the United States for the invasion of Iraq, flying a red ensign in Egypt suddenly didn’t look too clever, so John suggested something completely different – a tour of the west coast of Scotland. The owner brought his helicopter and they had a fabulous time cruising around searching for places for the chopper to land. In the winter of 2003-4, Shenandoah sailed from Palma for the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. It was the adventure of a lifetime and a long way from Palma. The return voyage from the Falklands to Antigua was nonstop. The Pacific was next on the cards but, not keen to leave Lucy rattling around their large Mallorcan country home much longer, he stepped off in Antigua in 2004.

Creole at around 14 knots off St Tropez on Big Monday 1995

Maurizio Gucci with Harry Spencer racing off St Tropez on Creole in early 1990s

There followed relief work on 20 or more motoryachts as part of Malcolm Kelliher’s project, Relief Captains. In early 2008, an email came in from a 34 metre turn-of-the-century gaff cutter Merrymaid. A winter cruise was being planned around Cape Horn and they wanted his opinion as captain. John took a sharp intake of breath and voiced that it perhaps wasn’t the best idea. Nothing more seemed to come of it, so he helped 43.9 metre motoryacht Marlena travelling from St Barth’s to Grand Bahama. In time, a follow-up email arrived stating that John clearly wasn’t interested in the Merrymaid jaunt and would he please send a bill so the relationship could be terminated. The next trip John did with Shenandoah was

from the Seychelles up to Istanbul. A force seven wind whipped up just west of the Yemeni island of Socotra, and the yacht was covered first in a layer of sticky salt followed by a coating of dust. There were big concerns over pirates at the time and he didn’t suspect they came out in that weather, but sure enough a couple of canoes seemed to be menacingly heading straight for them. Completely helpless, John advised the crew to put their hands in the air, but the ‘pirates’ paid zero attention and continued to the African coast. As Shenandoah approached the Black Sea, they ran into an enormous squall and visibility vanished, but so too did the dust and salt in the torrential rain. As John’s grandfather always said, “It’s better to be lucky than rich.”

Creole at La Niolargue in Saint Tropez in 1990

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Creole crew in Mykonos 1991

By October, John was in France for the tenth edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. And then, Merrymaid’s owner called. He had a bit of a problem. The boat was in Cape Verde, but all the crew had left and were in Saint-Tropez, and would John help him out of his spot of bother. John replied with a formal email stating his willingness to step in and find a solution. He called on friend, Justin Holvik, who held a Norwegian Master Mariner Certificate (perhaps a little OTT for a gaff cutter) and scooped up a bunch of other crew, including his daughter Laura, another avid keen classic sailor, and headed to Cape Verde. The owner was undeterred from his Cape Horn plan, so John’s first task was to send him off

Creole in San Diego at the America's Cup races

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the ship and get the boat properly ready for this ambitious cruise. Shortly after, with Justin as captain, they set off for South America and Merrymaid did indeed journey to the Falklands, Cape Horn and beyond. John, however, had hopped off in Brazil and was now happily ensconced on 1939-built 30 metre ketch Iduna.

SY Avel in Saint Tropez in 1995

And then in 2009 came Germania Nova. With an overall length of 47 metres, Germania Nova was an exact replica of the 1908 gaff schooner Germania and was under construction in Galicia. John was invited to be build captain and, when the intended mate backed out on account of not speaking Spanish and not wanting to be in Galicia, Justin reappeared as mate. Aside from a brief interlude race training on New York 50 Spartan in New England, a responsive 72 footer that could be brought back from sea to anchorage at full tilt with everything up, John stayed with Germania Nova until her commissioning in 2011. John and Justin then entered into a rotational captaincy right until to 2016, when his counterpart was handed full command. Thereafter, John only sailed the transatlantic passages, until her owners decided to no longer send her to the Caribbean. Jamaica to Palma in spring 2017 marked the end of his captain career – but certainly not his retirement. During spells ashore, John and Lucy restored two ruined country houses, one of which they now live in. The owners of Hill Robinson Yacht Management got in touch and asked John to become a Director of their new company, Hill Robinson Spain. Nick (Hill) and Niall (Robinson) were good friends of John’s. When John joined Creole, he took Niall with him. Nick had taken captaincy on another yacht but, as soon as time allowed, signed up as joint captain on Creole for a transatlantic. John is thrilled to be colleagues some 30 years on.

John Bardon at the helm of Germania Nova at The Superyacht Cup 2016 - Photo Stuart Pearce YachtShot

Now 76, John is not the retiring sort. There’s no golf, no sitting on beaches, his true interests in life are his farm (full of rocks and pine trees, a silly place for a farm), and Hill Robinson – plus his family, of course. All three daughters have followed John to sea. At the time of interview, the middle one was in the Caribbean with her husband on pretty Fife-designed yacht Latifa, the youngest stuck in STP for the summer on a high-speed carbon fibre and the eldest at home quietly nursing a broken arm. John has been in yachting 55 years and has literally lost count of how many boats he’s worked on. He’s seen a great number of changes, not all he is comfortable with. John feels there’s too much emphasis on motoryachts, too much money being spent, and too much priority given to push-button sailing. While the latter may mean that a crew member never has to be sent forward on a dangerous dark windy night to get a sail down, it also means that they can be out of touch with the practicalities of sailing and the forces of nature around them. Nonetheless, he is extremely grateful for the opportunities he’s had with some of the world’s finest yachts, and his wife Lucy for putting up with him. ______________________________________ By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

John Bardon at the helm of Germania Nova at The Superyacht Cup 2016 - Photo Stuart Pearce YachtShot

FEATURE: JULIET TO BE GREEN. YET HER HULL WILL REMAIN WHITE.

Juliet and Ethereal in Fiji by capt Jonathan Allan

JULIET TO BE GREEN. YET HER HULL WILL REMAIN WHITE.

Juliet Coranati by capt Jonathan Allan

Royal Huisman and Huisfit are pleased to announce that the 44m /143ft ketch Juliet is set to embrace all the latest hybrid technology benefits: the ultimate systems upgrade with leading-edge propulsion and power generation. Juliet is a fine example of pioneering, custombuilt technologies in the late 20th century. With nearly a quarter million of ocean miles under her keel, she still looks and sails like a dream.

Juliet Fakarava by capt Jonathan Allan

Technologies have, of course, evolved rapidly since 1993. Hybrid propulsion and power generation systems are delivering exceptional lifestyle and environmental benefits including silent operation, zero emissions, peak-shaving, shaft-generated power under sail and reduced fuel consumption, together with enhanced operational flexibility and redundancy. As an example of its practical application, this hybrid system offers the potential of navigation in ‘zero emission’ zones such as the Norwegian fjords after 2026.

Recognising that they, too, can enjoy these enhancements to their cruising lifestyle, the owners have booked a hybrid conversion for Juliet at Royal Huisman’s specialist superyacht refit facility Huisfit. Where better? This is the shipyard that pioneered hybrid propulsion with the game-changing 58m / 190ft ketch Ethereal in 2009 (the world’s first hybrid superyacht) and has continued to refine its technological lead with the 46m / 152ft ‘NextGEN’ ketch Elfje and some remarkable new projects (including the hybrid conversion of a 30m / 99ft Royal Huisman

Juliet by capt Jonathan Allan

FEATURE: JULIET TO BE GREEN. YET HER HULL WILL REMAIN WHITE.

Juliet by capt Jonathan Allan

cutter in progress at this moment). Juliet’s conversion was meticulously planned well ahead of her arrival at the shipyard. 3D scanning by the Huisfit team enabled them to engineer the new layout of the components and order parts, ready to begin updating work on the engine room layout without delay. Hybrid Huisfits are providing quality yachts of Juliet’s era with a lasting new lease of life and the shipyard team see these conversions increasing in number. Not only do owners and captains fully appreciate the benefits of enhanced quality of life aboard but also - by anticipating the requirements of future environmental regulation – they also see a wise investment in making a fine yacht future-proof. Royal Huisman and Huisfit are pleased to confirm Juliet has recently arrived at the shipyard’s Amsterdam location and will be re-delivered to her owners mid-2020. TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Juliet Fiji by capt Jonathan Allan

The centrepiece of the hybrid conversion is the installation of a new gearbox aligned with a sophisticated new electric motor / generator. This facilitates indirect electric propulsion, either generated by the main engine or drawn from the new, high performance battery bank or generator. Conventional shaft drive direct from the engine remains an option. The system allows the main engine to meet the yacht’s ‘hotel load’ via the electric motor / generator, while the power management set-up also provides additional silent options via the advanced battery bank. With the main engine becoming the primary source of power generation, the system is configured to deliver peak shaving from the battery bank – for example during sail hoisting and manoeuvring. The thrusters will now be electrically rather than hydraulically-propelled. The same battery bank will enable ‘silent ship’ operation, including airco and hotel load consumers. Juliet by capt Jonathan Allan

FEATURE: JULIET TO BE GREEN. YET HER HULL WILL REMAIN WHITE.

Juliet Norway by capt Jonathan Allan

Under sail, electrical power will be generated by the propeller’s rotation – answering every sailor’s dream to hoist the sails, capture the wind and silence ‘that noisy and smelly engine’. Rapid re-charging of the battery bank is provided by the electric motor/ generator driven from the main engine or generator. At anchor, battery power replaces the gensets as the main power supply, eliminating the noise and atmospheric pollution that can detract from the harmony of pristine anchorages. There will thus be a much-reduced requirement for the main generators in their traditional role

but they will offer a high level of redundancy, both for propulsion via the diesel-electric system, and as an alternative source of electrical power generation. In the latter role, the main engine’s generator would normally be the first choice to recharge batteries after hours of zero emission mode. THE FEATURED YACHTS Juliet is a 44m / 143ft ketch, designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder, naval architecture by Ron Holland and built by Royal Huisman. She was launched in 1993 and a fine example of pioneering,

Juliet at RH Amsterdam for Huisfit

custom-built technologies in the late 20th century. With nearly a quarter million of ocean miles under her keel, she still looks and sails like a dream. She returned to Holland for the shipyard’s refit services in 1997-1998, 20082009 and 2013. The fourth and current (20192020) Huisfit refit of Juliet is a great example of many commissions that are undertaken for returning clients and initiated by mouth-tomouth-recommendations, always based on the team’s understanding that today’s client is tomorrow’s ambassador. Huisfit and Royal Huisman also rely on their

FEATURE: JULIET TO BE GREEN. YET HER HULL WILL REMAIN WHITE.

Palma Service Hub - P & G Yachting office & Team

Mediterranean service hub, Palma-based P&G Yachting, renowned for their bespoke support services to the yachting industry. For Royal Huisman it was an obvious choice to become a shareholder in 2017. P&G offer expert services, maintenance, spare parts supplies and support to all superyachts, backed by the team in Vollenhove. VARIOUS SUPERYACHT PROJECTS Huisfit has already proven itself to Lürssen yachts Eos, Skat, Be Mine, Feadship’s Broadwater, Abeking & Rasmussen’s Asgard, Heesen’s Karyatis, Vitters’ Adèle, Claasen’s Heartbeat, HJB’s Topaz and Samurai (ex MariCha IV). In addition numerous Royal Huismanbuilt yachts have been taking advantage of Huisfit in recent years: for example Wisp, Spiip (ex Unfurled), Antares, Gliss, Meteor, Hyperion and Borkumriff IV. Aside of the latest assignment for Juliet the Huisfit-team is currently working on various projects including the conversion of the Feadship motoryacht Broadwater and the 5-year-survey of the ROYAL HUISMAN 43 sloop SEA EAGLE. The newbuilds team of Royal Huisman is also very busy with three superyacht projects

Juliet by capt Jonathan Allan

measuring a total length of approx. 200 meter (81m / 266ft schooner – to be the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht, a motoryacht of over 55m / 180ft and a 60m / 196ft sloop).

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FEATURE: A SPOTLIGHT ON VALENCIA

headquarters, designed by English architect David Chipperfield. This building, named “Veles e Vents”, overlooked the channel and gave beautiful views of the city and the match racing courses.

A SPOTLIGHT ON VALENCIA In 2007 The America’s Cup changed the face of contemporary Valencia as we knew it. The 32nd edition of the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport dating back to 1851 when the yacht America sailed across the Atlantic to take on the best of the British fleet race, was to come back to European shores for the first time since that fateful day. It was clear that racing conditions would be different in these waters and therefore the team set up to oversee the cup was looking for a port city with

the right sailing conditions, facilities and ability to dazzle. Beating strong contenders from 60 other cities Valencia was deemed to be the perfect spot for some serious sailing. In order to win the bid certain commitments had to be set in stone, including the development of the harbour for the event and the delivery of a lot of infrastructure, including team bases, the media centre, a redesigned harbour and an astoundingly attractive event

One of the key instigators in winning the bid said that previously ‘The port was a bit sad. We didn’t use it. Valencia had its back turned to the sea. The America’s Cup was definitely the best thing that happened to the Port of Valencia’.The event has clearly had a positive and long reaching impact on the life of Valencia and its inhabitants, with multi-millions being invested into what was to become the first of the new age of the America’s Cup where sponsorships and commercialism became big business. Whereas before the port was “like a lost space” and people bypassed it to go to Valencia’s beach and promenade, suddenly people were hanging aroound in the marinas’ restaurants and bars, soaking up the electric atmosphere that comes with high-performance sailing. And the soccer-mad Valencianos had a new sport to obsess about. Strangely, with such an incredible seaside resource, Valencia had never before developed a sailing culture, but all that changed overnight. It’s a testament to the city's commitment to the Cup that’s its legacy can still be felt as strongly today as when it first came to fruition 12 years ago. No visit to the city would be complete without a visit to The City of Arts and Sciences, the cultural and architectural complex completed for the Cup and now deemed to be one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. The main building is meant to resemble a giant eye. The Hemesfèric, also known as the planetarium or the "eye of knowledge", is the centerpiece of the City of Arts and Sciences. Its design resembles an eyelid that opens to

access the surrounding water pool. The bottom of the pool is glass, creating the illusion of the eye as a whole with the giant IMAX cinema acting as the pupil. It’s breathtaking to witness at night when it is fully illuminated.. Perhaps the most spectacular of all the offerings in the City of Arts and Sciences is the Oceanographic aquarium, the largest complex of its type in Europe, with a surface of 110,000 square metres and a water capacity of a staggering 42,000,000 litres. It includes a dolphinarium and an ocean tank with sharks, rays and other fish. There are 45,000 animals of 500 different species including fish, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates, amongst which are penguins, sea lions, walruses, beluga whales, and more, all inhabiting nine underwater towers. Even the most land-lubbing of visitors cannot help but be blown away. The regeneration of Valencia wasn’t all about spectacular modern art buildings, even if one of those was built to resemble the skeletal structure of a humpback whale!! Valencia also wanted a connection with nature and so the beautiful old Turia river bed, dried out after the Turia river was redirected after a tragic flooding incident in 1957, was given a makeover. The central axis of the city, the old riverbed is now a verdant sunken 9km park that allows cyclists and pedestrians to traverse much of the city without the use of roads. The park, called the 'Garden of the Turia' boasts numerous ponds, paths, fountains, flowers, football pitches, cafés, artwork, climbing walls, an athletics track, a zen garden and more. It is a perfect place to get away from the bustle of the city. Of course the city itself is something to

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behold and if you dare to turn your back on the sea then the easily walkable historic centre of Valencia is without a doubt the most charming part of the city and holds most of its main tourist attractions. Made up of five neighbourhoods in the Ciutat Vella (Old Town), formerly a walled city from Roman times, it’s perfect for wandering the cobbled streets and soaking up Valencia’s lively atmosphere. The old town is full of tiny winding souk-like streets, a reminder of the city’s old Moorish past. The medieval churches and palaces give the distinct feeling of being transported back in time. Valencia is full of history, and an abundance of restaurants, cafes, bars and nightlife which are at the heart of this beautiful city.

For foodies a stop at Valencia's Central Market is an absolute must. So many delicious goodies can be found in one of Europe’s grandest markets that has hundreds of stalls selling regional produce, fish, meat, sausages, hams, fruit and vegetables. It’s a great place for architectural lovers and gourmets who can try some of the freshest and most delicious products from the Valencian regions, including its most famous dish, the much revered Paella. Football and sailing aren’t the only sporting passions in Valencia, perhaps one of the most exciting events in the calendar and a sport close to the hearts of many in the yachting industry, if the Vuelta Mallorca is anything to

go by, is the final of the MotoGP, held every year in Valencia in November since the track was completed in 1999. The 150,000 capacity stadium has its roof raised as motorbike fans from around the world come together to witness the climax of this high-octane sport, in typical Spanish fiesta style. On the subject of fiestas no discussion of Valencia would be complete without mentioning the fiesta to rule all fiestas, the insanity and spectacle of the Falles festival. The five days and nights of Falles in March might be described as a continuous street party. There are a multitude of processions: historical, religious, and comedic. Crowds in the restaurants spill

out into the streets. Explosions can be heard all day long and sporadically throughout the night. Everyone from small children to elderly people can be seen throwing fireworks and noisemakers in the streets, which are littered with pyrotechnical debris. Each day of Falles begins at 8am with La Despertà ("the wakeup call"). Brass bands appear from the casals and begin to march down every street playing lively music. Close behind them are the fallers, throwing large firecrackers in the street as they go. The Mascletà, an explosive barrage of coordinated firecracker and fireworks displays, takes place at 2pm every day of the festival; the main event is the municipal Mascletà in the Plaça de l'Ajuntament where

the pyrotechnicians compete for the honour of providing the final Mascletà of the festes on 19 March. On the final evening of Falles, at 7pm, a parade known in Valencian as the Cavalcada del Foc (the Fire Parade) takes place along Colon street and Porta de la Mar square. This spectacular celebration of fire, the symbol of the fiesta's spirit, is the grand finale of Falles and a colourful, noisy event featuring exhibitions of the varied rites and displays from around the world which use fire; it incorporates floats, giant mechanisms, people in costumes, rockets, gunpowder, street performances and music. At around midnight the falles are burnt

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as huge bonfires. This is known as La Cremà (the Burning), the climax of the whole event, and the reason why the constructions are called falles ("torches"). Valencia is a city of old and new, land and sea, art and science; with a proud sporting history, a promising nautical future and always the warmest, sometimes quite literally, of welcomes. ______________________________________ By Victoria Pearce

FEATURE: THE VALENCIA BOATSHOW 2019 - LIVING THE SEA

THE VALENCIA BOATSHOW LIVING THE SEA 30TH OCTOBER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3RD NOVEMBER 2019 LA MARINA DE VALĂ&#x2C6;NCIA The Valencia Boatshow is nearly upon us and this edition, the 11th, is set to be the most spectacular yet. The first four editions, held between 2009 and 2012, allowed the show to become an established event in the city, but with a restricted budget, and it continued to alternate between boat show exhibition and open-door days for the public to come and enjoy a variety of events related to the sea. In 2013, the event took a major step and changed its name to what it is now known as, the Valencia Boat Show, and in the process attracted many more international exhibitors. In 2016, more changes took place, the date of the show was moved to the bank holiday weekend in Autumn and a new boat sales and exhibition area was opened up. Between 2016 and 2018, the show recorded an average 5-million-euro volume of boat sales each year, with around 15,000 boating visitor.This put the event on the boat show map and confirmed it as one where decisions are made, and most

importantly, boats are bought. This year sees even more changes, most importantly the introduction by The Union of Nautical Companies (UEN), the association responsible for the organisation of the Valencia Boat Show with Valencia Marina, of a new professional leadership and management team, and it was my absolute pleasure to have the chance to have an e-meeting with the charming new Director of the Valencia Boatshow, Nacho Gomez-Zarzuela. The excitement he feels for the new event and the direction it is taking is absolutely palpable. An expert in communications and the nautical and competitive sailing sector following 21 years as a journalist at the Marca newspaper, twelve of them in charge of the newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sailing section and having been the press officer in Spain for the last edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, he is clearly the right man for the job. His vision, and that of the team around him, is not a short term one, there is a determination, over the next few years, to make the Valencia Boatshow, the last in the European Boatshow season, the absolute best in class. And where better to do this than the spectacular Valencia Marina. The facilities remarkable and iconic marina are second to none. Following on from the ethos of the Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup, Nacho says it is time once again to return Valencia to the sea, encouraging local and international guests alike to sample all of the distractions that the Mediterannean has to offer.

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One of the most interesting and excitng aspects of this year’s boatshow and one that sets it apart from all of the others is the fact that it is possible for potential owners to sea trial their objects of desire. And not just on any stretch of water, on the iconic 32nd America’s Cup circuit made famous 12 years ago by winners Alinghi after they beat Emirate Team New Zealand. Nacho feels that, as this is the last show of the season, people will be in buying mode ahead of the winter season and that the ability to actually test drive their purchase will make all the difference when it comes to signing on the dotted line. Add to this an exclusive Boat Owners area where customers will gain access to the boats and charter agents in beautiful surroundings, and it is even more conducive to making the final decision of not ‘should I?’, but simply, ‘which one?’ The show however, is not just about the purchase of big boats, though this is obviously a key element for the organisers, exhibitors and clients alike, but it is also about introducing the sea to those that may not yet be old enough to open a bank account or haven’t yet been intoxicated by the dreamy sea breezes. Across the five days there are numerous nautical displays and opportunities to try out some of the more diminutive sea craft. From intorductions to SUPping, windsurfing displays and the opportunity to test your core and shoulders with some hardcore kayaking, there is going to be plenty of time to start messing around in boats.

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This emphasis on smaller craft has been reflected in the exhibitor numbers. With almost two months to go (at time of going to press) until the doors open, the Valencia Boat Show has already exceeded the highest number of exhibitors in its history, reached in 2017. The event currently has 75 confirmed companies exhibiting, including leading brands of boats, engines, accessories and marine services, with 30% of new additions committed to the growth and revamping of the Valencia Boat Show. On top of that, there are also services such as yacht clubs, associations and marinas, accessories, electronics and technology. Everything a true boatophile could wish for. But it does not end there. In addition to the show in the marina, there is an exhibition area of more than 16,000m2, of which 4,000 are covered in the newly renovated Tinglado No. 2 where 2 full days of concerts will be hosted to keep the general public suitably entertained, as well as a cinema space showing films related to the sea for 3 days. Not so much Jaws, more how can we save our oceans for future generations. In the same exhibition space will be the 4.0 Innovation project. Showcasing and supporting up and coming businesses trying to make a difference in the mariine industry. There is a real focus here on education and sustainability. Nacho and his team know to their sea-faring souls that if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make changes now and impress upon ourselves and those coming behind how important this resource is, that in a few decades time there

will be no more need for boatshows as we will have destroyed the thing that makes our planet so special. So with that in mind they are determined to make a difference and will use the Valencia Boatshow and its partners as a platform to do as such, and for those who want to see the physical evidence of the difference we can make can head into the Oceanagrafic Aquarium to see all of the rescued sea life including the most wonderful turtles, the grandfathers of the sea. Valencia Boatshow 2019 has all the elements to be a real page turner and as Nacho said in a previous interview, “It is wonderful to be able to present this new edition of the show at the most important sailing event in the country, which has some of the best boats and racers in the world. I hope everyone can come this autumn to the Marina de València to enjoy the festival of the sea that we have prepared”. I, for one, cannot wait!! #LivingTheSea __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ By Victoria Pearce

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FEATURE: VALENCIA MAR - A MARINA FOR ALL TO ENJOY

VALENCIA MAR A MARINA FOR ALL TO ENJOY Yet another legacy of the now legendary 2007 32nd America’s Cup was the regeneration of the marina, Valencia Mar. With a huge maritime history dating all the way back to the original landings of Jaime l in the 1200s, it was key to bringing the people of Valencia back to the sea. Unfortunately due to the global economic crisis many of the plans that were originally formulated did not come to fruition and she sat quietly for many years. That is not the case now however as the vibrant and lively Valencia Mar has been lovingly restored to her former glory and then some. The team behind the much lauded return, led by Director Gustavo Benavent, who I had the pleasure of having a skype meeting with, are full of passion about the project and are excited at what they perceive to be an excellent quality to price ratio. They have certainly thought of everything that a boat could wish for in a marina, starting with the high-quality Bellingham docks and their concrete ‘fingers’ that allow easy

access and the ability for the yachts to moor alongside. The marina itself is well protected from the elements making berthing there a safe and pleasant experience. Currently the marina has 360240 moorings with fingers after a modication of some part of the marina reducing the size of the berths trying to meet the offer and the demand, for 8 to 120m yachts, which are distributed across four quays. The superyacht quay has 18 moorings for boats from 35-120 metres. The North quay has 169 moorings for boats up to 35 metres and the newly renovated South Quay has been designed for smaller boats between 8-15 metres. All of the quays have easy access to covered parking and there are also storage units available. This however is just the beginning. The Valencia Mar team want to create a community of boat owners and have designed areas where owners and their guests can mingle, chill, relax, or perhaps challenge one another to a game of hoops or some good old classic beach volleyball. The newly created sustainable and environmentally friendly artificial beach offers

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the perfect area for enjoying the temperate Valencian climate and the beach bar is open year round to serve up delightful sundowners and other refreshments. Those wanting to cook up their own fare can utilise the bbq area, again encouraging the community spirit. Plus the pool and facilities of RCNV are only a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away giving access to the state of the art clubhouse that has seen many sailing legends pass through it over the years. Other facilities that you would expect are also readily available from free wifi, to closed circuit security cameras, a laundry room and changing rooms, black water disposal, and a pilot service. There is also a concierge service at the marina who can organise events, excursions, provisioning and any other request a discerninging yacht owner may have. If you want to discover the beautiful nearby beaches or the historical old town of Valencia with a little help then there are electric bicycles available and if you prefer to get to different areas of the stunning coastline under motor steam then there are daily and weekly car rentals that are easily arranged. Asked what is coming next, Gustavo says that the next plan is to target the 60-120 metre superyacht market. In fact they had a fantastic promotional offer which he says with a grin, went down a storm. The team ordered in cases of beer from a local brewery which they had labelled with Valencia Marâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s branding and they duly set off on a day trip to Formentera where they would pull up alongside some of the biggest superyachts in the world offering them a 50% discount on a three night stay in the

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marina,. And a case of beer. It was a significant saving on some of the more expensive marinas in the Mediterannean. Asked if it worked he proudly told me iy went down a treat and that two yachts have already taken them up on their offer, with the promise of more to come. It’s this kind of thinking that will make Valencia Mar a success. Gustavo says that the team want to be client facing, flexible and approachable and open to new ideas. A recent request from several of the boats for a mini market has been met with typical gusto and one will be in place in the very near future. Valencia Mar has an awful lot to offer, the proximity to the beautiful and thriving waterfront area of Marina Valencia which plays host to numerous events across the year, from the upcoming Boat Show to concerts, films and Barco Loco (Crazy Boat) regattas, plus the ease of access to the airport and surrounding countryside. Add to that the safety and security at the marina, the good value berths and the fun and entertaining facilities, and Valencia Mar is definitely one to watch!! ______________________________________ By Victoria Pearce info@valenciamar.com VHF 9 (+34) 647 356 951 Camino Canal, 91, Ampliación RCNV 46024 Valencia, España 39º25'0''N 00º19'0''W

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EVAC EVOLUTION – THE SUPERYACHT BALLAST WATER SYSTEM WITH USCG APPROVAL vessels. Regardless of the precise definition, they all come under the U.S. Coastguard ballast water rules and are required to treat ballast water before discharge. Who is specialising in ballast water systems for superyachts The Evac Evolution system was developed by Cathelco who have more than 60 years’ experience in the marine industry and became part of the Evac Group in 2018.

Sam Wand

If you are the owner of a superyacht which requires a ballast water treatment system, you will be pleased to hear that there is now a manufacturer who has looked at the requirements of this specialised market and designed a system accordingly. Better still, the Evac Evolution system now has U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval having gained IMO Type Approval to the latest standard earlier in the year. This means that wherever you sail in the world, you will be in compliance with the ballast water regulations provided the equipment is operated correctly. Does your yacht need a ballast water management system? As far as the IMO is concerned, if your yacht is less than 50 metres in length or has less than 8m3 ballast water, then it is classed as a recreational vessel and is exempt from the regulations. Superyachts are defined in a number of different ways by the US authorities, depending on the size and the number of passengers. Under their definition, a passenger vessel will be of at least 100 gross tons carrying more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger for hire or it may be chartered and carrying more than 12 passengers. There are also definitions for seagoing motor vessels and small passenger

“Cathelco made the decision to design smaller BWMS systems for superyachts alongside the systems made for commercial vessels. The mini systems are based on a combination of filtration and UV technology with flow rates between 34 and 135m3/h which are ideally suited to the requirements of most superyachts”, said Sam Wand, business development manager of Cathelco’s Superyacht Division, currently based at Echo Marine, an Evac company which serves the yacht market in Palma de Mallorca.

Ensuring compliance in all seawater conditions

One of the advantages of systems based on filtration and UV technology is that the components are smaller than other technologies such as electro-chlorination. Space is always a major consideration when installing systems at new build, but particularly when the equipment has to be retrofitted.

When the U.S. Coast Guard issued the Type Approval certificate for the system, it was the first to show UV transmission (as opposed to UV intensity) as a real measurement of water quality. This is a very reliable way of ensuring that the ballast water is being thoroughly disinfected which is essential to keeping the yacht in compliance with the regulations.

With this in mind, the UV reactors and filters in the Evac Evolution mini-series have been reduced in size without any compromise in performance. It has enabled the footprint of the smallest skid-mounted unit to be just 1.6 metres long and less than a metre wide,

“UV transmission data for ports around the world is readily available, said Sam Wand. “Therefore, ours is the first BWMS to allow owners to make an informed decision about choosing a suitable system for the areas where the yacht is sailing”, he added.

In retrofit situations, the equipment can be supplied in modular form, enabling individual components to be distributed around the engine room to make best use of available space. Where headroom presents a problem there is also the option of mounted the UV reactors horizontally.

This combination of features and recently awarded Type Approvals has made the Evac Evolution system attractive to yacht owners worldwide resulting in the supply of systems for two newbuilds in Italy and a series of retrofits in Dubai, New Zealand and the USA within the last few months. ______________________________________

Another important point is that the Evac Evolution system is completely chemical-free. This means that the potential hazards and safety implications of dealing with chemicals are completely eliminated, together with the cost of replenishment.

Sam Wand - Business Development Manager Echo Marine C/ Puig de’Alaro 10 bajos 07015 Palma de Mallorca, Spain T. (+34) 971 400 213 M. (+34) 666 565 671

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while Sanlorenzo Spain represented the buyer. The yacht was built in GRP by Sanlorenzo SpA in 2016 with exterior styling by Francesco Paszkowski. It is the 19th hull of the Sanlorenzo SL106 model, of which over 30 units have been built and delivered to date. Powered by twin MTU 16V2000M93 2,435hp engines, Maritta S is capable of achieving a top speed of 29kt and is fitted with a zero-speed stabilisation system. Maritta S features a bespoke five-cabin layout accommodating up to eight guests. A spacious master stateroom is located on her main deck, in addition to a VIP cabin and two double guest cabins on the lower deck. The yacht also features additional crew accommodation for up to four crew members across three cabins.

SANLORENZO SPAIN The sale marks the fifth pre-owned Sanlorenzo yacht above 24m sold by Sanlorenzo Spain since the start of 2019. Sanlorenzo Spain, the exclusive agent for Sanlorenzo in Spain and the Balearic Islands, has sold its fifth pre-owned Sanlorenzo yacht

above 24m since the start of 2019. The sale of the 32.2m Sanlorenzo SL106-634 Maritta S follows the sales of Y4H, I, Zulu and India earlier this year.

Maritta S was asking €6,950,000 at the time of the sale. ______________________________________

Monaco-based brokerage Monte Carlo Boat Sales represented the seller of Maritta S,

Bobby McDougall - Sanlorenzo Spain Benito J. Feijoo 2, Puerto Portals (+34) 639 971 565 bobby@sanlorenzospain.com www.sanlorenzospain.com

Ancasta International Boat Sales has 17 offices across Europe and was named Prestige Luxury Motoryacht Dealer of the Year in 2019.

For further details on the new sales office in Alcudiamar, Mallorca contact: matthewshave@ancasta.com

ANCASTA OPENS THIRD SALES OFFICE ON MALLORCA The new location increases support and aftersales service for brokerage clients. Ancasta International Boat Sales is to open its third sales office in Mallorca next year at Alcudiamar Marina. The premises, situated in the heart of the 745-berth marina, will undergo a full refurbishment through the winter months and will open in spring 2020. “Ancasta now has an office in all three of the main boating areas of Mallorca and its investment and expanded presence on the island increases the support and aftersales service available to brokerage clients,” says the company in a statement. The new location also gives greater exposure for Ancasta’s new Prestige Motor Yacht dealership in the Balearic Islands.

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THE FUTURE OF SUPERYACHTS EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS TUESDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2019 – PALMA, MALLORCA 09.30 Questions 09.35 Panel: Industry leaders discuss sales and charter trends globally and in Spain * Spain as a stepping stone for Owners starting with yachts less than 30m * What are the trends in sales & chartering in Spain and further afield? * What puts off potential charterers? Moderated by: Pat Bullock, Network Marine Consultants

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This month sees the first Superyacht Conference in Palma for 5 years and is once again hosted by Quaynote Communications. And as of going to press in mid- September, see below the programme for the day…… AGENDA (subject to change) DAY ONE: 08.00 Refreshments and registration Conference chaired by: Ken Hickling, Director, Sherpa 63 Session One: Welcome to the Conference 09.00 Conference organizer`s opening remarks 09.05 Conference Chairman`s introduction to the conference Session Two: Global Trends and the Market in Spain 09.10 Opening presentation: The drivers of superyacht traffic to the Balearics * Weighing up the data from captains and key stakeholders * What could the region could do to attract more owners and charterers to cruise and refit here?

Panelists to include: Fiona McCarthy, Charter Broker, Fraser Yachts Jens Oomes, Invisible Crew Steen Christensen, FRASER YACHTS Spain Joost Goverts, Sales Broker & Managing Director, Northrop & Johnson Natascha Weber, Northrop & Johnson Session Three: The Moorage Problem 10.15 Panel: Have we lost to the mainland? * What are the solutions? * What is being done to address the moorage shortage internationally? * Is it sufficient to address the problem? * What more should be done? Moderated by: Alejandro Bonet Templeton, Nautica Legal Panelists to include: Begüm DOĞULU, Owner / Managing Director, Begüm Yachting Franc Jensen, JMS Yachting Peter Murray Kerr, Director, PMK Yachts & Moorings Captain Olof Templeman, M/Y Soprano Malen Llompart Gual, Marketing & Commercial, Alcudiamar 11.00 Refreshments Session Four: Taxes in Spain 11.30 Presentation: Spanish VAT on chartering * Differences with French and Italian VAT * VAT on refits and other expenses. What can you recover?

* Administrative obligations: Fiscal representation, VAT registrations and * VAT returns Pedro Pestano de Silva, Marosa VAT 11.50 Personal tax advantages for Spanish Resident crew * Favourable conditions for Spanish crew spending time outside Spain Veronica Saavedra, Garrigues Law Firm 12.05 Questions Session Five: Tenders & Toys 12.10 Presentation: How automotives fit into the tenders and toys sector Vicky Farrow, Managing Director, Quintessence Yachts 12.20 Panel Discussion: * How have changing Owner demographics and the increased use of explorer yachts impacted the range of tenders and toys required? * What are the logistical challenges (gantry cranes / support vessels / carrying capabilities) posed by increased numbers and types of toys? * How have yacht designers responded to increased demand for toys and tenders? * What is the future for the emerging category of chase or day boat? * How are tenders and toys treated for VAT purposes? Panelists to include: Craig Barnett, Sales & Marketing Manager, Triton Submarines Vicky Farrow, Managing Director, Quintessence Yachts Richard Booth, Superyacht Tenders & Toys Patrick Byrne, Director, Scorpion Ribs 13.00 Lunch Session Six: Pocket Superyachts 14.00 An introduction to "Pocket Superyachts" * What are they exactly? Terminology, Length, value,...

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* Why are they a niche of their own? * How are they a stepping-stone to superyachting? * Crew on Pocket Superyachts. * Pocket Superyachts in Palma Jens Oomes, Invisible Crew 14.20 Questions Session Seven: The Role of Aviation in Superyacht Operations 14.25 Helicopters on Superyachts * Advising shipyards on the technical and design solutions when building or adapting yachts for helicopter use * Helideck training requirements: Private vs. commercial superyachts * Which crew members should undergo helideck training? * Preparing for incoming and outgoing flights Jonathan Turner, Director, MAST

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14.45 Questions Session Eight: Interview: The Future for Coating Systems & Processes 14.50 3 years on, what changes will we see in Newbuild and Refit for: * Changes in application process * Coating technologies * Predictive Maintenance * Quality processes vs Warranty clauses? Interviewees: RenĂŠ Bremer, Account Manager Superyacht, AkzoNobel Richard Jennings, AkzoNobel Interviewer: Ken Hickling, Director, Sherpa 63 Delegates may tweet / text questions to the interviewer during the interview 15.10 Questions & Discussion Session Nine: Marina Development: Around the World 15.20 Presentation: A closer look a marina developments worldwide *What is hampering progress with marina developments? Oscar Siches, Yacht Harbour Expert 15.40 Panel: What are the big issues facing marina developers? *How can marinas attract the investment they need for developments? Moderated by: Peter Murray Kerr, Director, PMK Yachts & Moorings Panellists to include: Kenny Jones, EVP Operations, IGY Onur Ugan, CMM Operation Director, Turkey, D-Marin Tony Browne, Porto Montenego 16.10 Exhibition & Refreshments Session Ten: Telemedicine and medical support at Sea

16.30 Presentation: What medical support is available for crew & guests? * What impact does the growing popularity of explorer yachts have on the medical support available? * What should an on-board medical kit contain? * What training should captains and crew have to equip them to deal with medical incidents and emergencies? * The role of telemedicine in providing medical support at sea Dr Spike Briggs, MD and Medical Director MSOS and Nick Stael von Holstein, European Sales Manager, MSOS 16.50 Questions Session Eleven: The Future of Palma, The Future for Superyachts This session examines how significant changes, such as the planned marina development in Palma on one hand and Brexit on the other, will impact the superyacht industry at both local and international levels.

17.20 Panel: The Future for Palma * What expansion is planned for Palma`s marina and shipyard facilities? * Will the new governments in Madrid and the Balearics go ahead with this? *How developments could benefit not just Palma, but the whole region *What is the future for Palma as an R&D hub for the superyacht industry? Panellists to include: Diego Colon, CEO, Astilleros de Mallorca & President of Balearic Yacht Destination Joan Gual de Torrella Guasp, President of Port Authority, Palma Peter Firth, Production Department, Atlante Group 17.55 Chair`s closing remarks 18.00 End of conference proceedings ______________________________________ Tuesday October 15, 8 am - 7 pm Hotel Saratoga, Palma de Mallorca

16.55 Presentation: What are the effects of Brexit on the yachting industry?

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ACQUERA YACHTING ACQUIRES SPANISH COMPANY EVOLUTION YACHT AGENTS Alonso added “Through our strategic partnership, we discovered that each of us has many strengths and all our efforts will now be focused on combining them. We are hundred percent confident that all of our clients will immediately feel the positive effects of our new group status. Our mission is quite simply seamless excellence and provide the highest client satisfaction.” “This acquisition is a win win for both companies and ultimately for our clients, who for many years have asked if we could expand the business beyond Spain and the Balearic Islands. This is a new era for us that will allow us to take the business to a whole new level” commented Martin, Evolution Yacht Agents Manager Barcelona. Stefano Tositti, CEO of Acquera Yachting who provide full agency services to superyachts, has proudly announced today that they have acquired in its entirety, Spanish company Evolution Yacht Agents, headed by Beatriz Alonso and Belen Martin. The ties between both companies were already very strong, with a strategic partnership in place, and a shared vision and work ethos of delivering a world class service to yachts. After an extensive period of sharing expertise, experience and best practices it became clear that Evolution Yacht Agents were the right fit. The journey in finding the right company and team was no easy task, as it was key to find the right partner who have the same drive, ambition and enthusiasm to expand the Acquera Yachting values and footprint across the globe. Transparency, ethics, values and integrity lie at the heart of Acquera Yachting and there is no company better than Evolution Yacht Agents to represent the best interests of Acquera Yachting worldwide. Evolution Yacht Agents founders Beatriz Alonso and Belen Martin will both become shareholders of the Group. Beatriz Alonso will continue to be Managing Director of Spain and will take on the role of COO of the Group. Belen Martin will continue to run the day to day operations in Spain and will form part of the Corporate Management team of the Group. The local Spanish team has developed a strong reputation and name for itself within the industry and are looking forward to expanding their footprint and driving the business. They will continue to provide the same level of local passion, expertise and commitment in Spanish waters, but as part of an international group. “The new acquisition will dramatically allow us to increase our presence and strength across the Med and overseas. It is part of Acquera Yachting's ongoing commitment to develop and expand the company. One of the driving forces behind the acquisition was the incredibly high level of management team and staff in Spain, their years of experience in the industry are invaluable. They will be an excellent addition to the already existing network of offices in Italy, France, Monaco and Montenegro” stated Tositti.

Since the Acquera Yachting launch in February 2018, offices have been opened in Monaco, the South of France and Montenegro. Constantly striving to innovate and deliver a first-class service and experience to the yachts, Acquera Yachting have an exclusive agreement to manage the superyacht berths at Casamicciola Marina as well as the sole helipad on Ischia Island. Nicola Parolin, who has advised the Group and Tositti from the outset, played a key role in the executing the agreement. Acquera Yachting is part of the Acquera Group that is made up of two divisions: Acquera Yachting focus exclusively on providing full agency services to superyachts globally.

Tositti and his team have an extremely welldocumented track record in the industry. The Commercial department is led by Caterina Oliviero who has worked with Tositti in the yacht agency business since 2004. Acquera Experience is a first in the industry and is an exclusive private lifestyle members club that will be accessible to yacht owners by invitation only. Their headquarters are in London, and a New York office will be opened during 2019. Evolution Yacht Agents are one of the leading agencies in Spain, with their main offices based in the Balearic Islands and Barcelona. 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. Well known for their innovative services such as Kitchens of Spain and the first bonded warehouse in the Balearics, they constantly strive to introduce new services, products and experiences. Their extensive network of contacts, expertise and wide range of in-house resources make them the number one yacht agent in Spanish waters. ______________________________________ Discover more at: acquerayachting.com acquera.com evolutionagents.com

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MALLORCA CLOTHING COMPANY - NEW SHOP, SAME GREAT LOCATION

made belts, fleeces, softshell jackets, beach bags, caps & hats, umbrellas, towels, dock mats and much more… and from all the best brands including Fruit of the Loom, Russell, B&C, TeeJays, Henbury, James Harvest, Slam, Musto, Gill, North Sails, Marinepool, Events, Code Zero, Dubarry, Sail Racing and Adidas. Mirko says that he is also happy to price match any competitor’s official quote.

It’s a swelteringly hot Mallorcan Summer’s day when I head to beauty spot and island favourite Illetes. Though this time it’s not to hit the beach but instead to go and check out the new residence of Mallorca Clothing Company. On the site upstairs from the Spar and next door to Infuze since 1997, the company is one of the stalwarts of the area and as I step into the cool air-conditioned interior of its newest incarnation, I can easily see why its reputation precedes it. I am welcomed in by Mirko, who most of the readers will probably know, both from his work and from his continuous support of local charity events, such as Palma Dogs, with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. A native of Germany, Mirko, who also speaks fluent English and Spanish, came over to the island after his parents came here and his father set up an engineering company. Himself trained in both engineering and tourism, though the latter discipline has yet to be used, he quickly joined the family business. However, when his father decided to retire five years ago, Mirko realised it was time for a change. And somewhat serendipitously it was also at that point that Alan Muir the previous owner and founder of Mallorca Clothing Company, of whom Mirko was a client, decided it was also time for him to move on to pastures new. And the rest, as they say, is history.

So for the last five years Mirko has worked closely with many clients who he actually used to work for an engineering front, this time though, instead of making their engines purr, he now makes their staff look extremely smart. And it is testimony to the reputation of the business that, when the larger shopfront space next door became available, that it was a natural upgrade, and it still retained its iconic location. So what, I ask, makes it work so well? Mirko is quick to answer that it is all about the personal service. He spends his mornings visiting his clients who range from yachts, for their specialised yachting clothing, leisurewear, and crew uniforms to work wear for the nautical community, as well as clothing for local industry, hotels and restaurants both on the Balearics and worldwide. His afternoons are then held over for appointments, with fittings being done, measurements being taken and orders placed. When it comes to customising clothing Mirko has it all. Whether it’s embroidery, all hand stitched by his talented girlfriend Sandra, or screen printing, they can quickly deliver any order to anywhere in the world. Whatever type of clothing needed they stock it in their huge product range. You can browse through polos, t-shirts, shorts, deck shoes, sunglasses, custom

It’s easy to see why Mallorca Clothing Company has been and will continue to be a success. The passion and pleasure in everything Mirko puts his mind to is clearly evident and they are continuing to go from strength to strength. I ask if there are any designs to open up anywhere else and Mirko cheerfully points out that the name does definitely have a bearing on his locations, though that’s not to say he wouldn’t open elsewhere on the island in the future. And it is a future that is set to be very bright! ______________________________________ Mallorca Clothing Company Paseo Illetas 2 - Illetas Shopping Centre 07181 Illetas / Cas Català Mallorca, Spain M. (+34) 605 444 555 info@mallorcaclothing.com www.mallorcaclothing.com Monday - Friday 09:00 - 12:00 with appointment only 13:00 - 17:00 regular shop hours They are open from Monday to Friday from 13:00 - 17:00 but they recommend to call or WhatsApp for an appointment before you come to make sure they have enough time to take care of your uniform needs. From 09:00 - 12:00 they will visit you at a personal meeting at your convenience. Saturday by appointment only 09:00 - 13:00.

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e3 SYSTEMS NEWS If you weren’t able to meet us in Monaco this year then remember we’ll also be showcasing our latest products and services at METS in Amsterdam and Fort Lauderdale – both in November. In the meantime here’s an overview on some of our services which will be of interest for those heading to the Caribbean this winter. Upgrade your Fleetbroadband plan, save money and have more data! Good news for those yachts with Inmarsat FleetBroadband and no Ku band VSAT, transiting the Atlantic on route to the Caribbean or USA; we can help you save 99% on data traffic by upgrading your FleetBroadband plan and therefore making it cost effective to use your FleetBroadband. The standard minimum plan that most yachts use in the Med only includes 25MB of data and additional usage is charged at a huge $ 24.55/ MB. We will review the plan the yacht has and recommend alternatives where the price per MB can be as little as $0.20. We can offer upgrade options between 100MB and 40GB. Upgrades and downgrades are free and are permitted for a minimum of 1 month. As FleetBroadband L band service is the most reliable satellite service, you can also sail with peace of mind when cruising in the Caribbean in the knowledge you have a reliable communications service. When in the Caribbean different islands have different cell phone services ranging from CDMA, GSM, GPRS to HSPA+ and LTE - but no 4G. As the islands are strung out switching from cell to satellite and back is the nature of the game and will require the yacht to use satellite more often. This is where our HYBRID solution comes into its own, switching between cell and satellite as required. BIG DATA for BIG SAVINGS Our hugely popular BIG DATA family of roaming free 4G services has been tailor-made to meet the high demand for data from large yachts. BIG DATA offers flexibility, with no minimum commitment period and no allocated GB allowance - you simply pay for what you use. And you pay less per GB, the more you use.

You can alternate between them, using only the SIM required and hence only paying for the service in use. Multiple SIMs can be bundled together to dip into one data pool. The convenience of the BIG DATA SIM card service is that it uses a single SIM card with a single APN and it covers most of the popular cruising destinations. It is blocked for areas that are not covered by the roaming agreement, thus safeguarding you from bill shock. With the convenient ‘my e3’ portal you can view details of all the services you have contracted with us including BIG DATA where you can check daily usage and set up email alerts to warn you of your current usage so you remain in control at all times. Enhanced 2019 BIG DATA CARIBBEAN Our BIG DATA Caribbean service is now even better for the coming winter season. In addition to some of the best prices in the region, you can keep a constant check on usage through ‘my e3’. It can also be remotely extended outside the Caribbean on request still using the same APN. And remember, if you are cruising around any of the French Caribbean Islands our BIG DATA Europe SIM will also work at BIG DATA Europe rates. TV options for the Caribbean We can offer both TVRO and IPTV TV services

for the Caribbean this coming winter season. TVRO can only be used in the footprint of the relevant satellite and requires a stabilized antenna, a signal distribution system and decoders for the relevant programming. TVRO services in the Caribbean and USA are delivered by DirectTV Caribbean, DirecTV USA and DishTV. For the DirecTV Caribbean service we have 6 month services with a Basic package and various add-on premium packages. The DirecTV USA package overlaps with the Caribbean service over Cuba and is needed for the Bahamas and the whole of the USA. There are plenty of services available with options for New York or Florida local channels. Our new DISHTV service has a larger, but similar footprint to DirecTV, a six month service, more channels and has recently signed broadcasting rights for NFL. IPTV however, will work wherever you have a good internet connection, so it’s not regional but it’s also not quite global. Channels can be watched in real time using our e3 IPTV service, as it has a time zone catch-up option which will synchronize TV services to your current time zone. IPTV can be powered by our BIG DATA SIMs which offer extremely cost-effective 4G data. It can also be powered by satellite.

We have a number of IPTV and connection options, so contact us for details. One of our clients told us they watched a 6 Nations Rugby match, mid Atlantic, using their Inmarsat FX satellite service. Our Speedcast VSAT service was welcomed during Hurricane Dorian Early in September Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas. With sustained winds of 185 mph it was the strongest hurricane on record to strike the region. This tragedy left many dead and thousands homeless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; devastation that will take years to recover from. The yacht industry has been quick to lend its support wherever it can. We were asked by Yacht Aid Global (YAG) if we could provide enhanced bandwidth to help with the first responder yacht, M/Y Loon. Together with Speedcast we actioned this request within hours and are both very pleased to have been able to help with the disaster response in the best way we could. Captain Paul Clarke and his crew worked for 7 days tirelessly helping the islanders with supplies and medical assistance. They were amongst the first to send vital data, using their VSAT, to the Bahamas NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency) to support them in response decision-making. We are told our connectivity worked very well for them. Loon has a conventional antenna backed up by a flat panel antenna.

What a fantastic job Captain Paul and his crew have done and what an organisation Captain Mark Drewelow, founder of YAG, has created. YAG needs your support to continue its good work, so please donate using this link: http:// yachtaidglobal.org/campaigns/hurricanedorian-relief-for-north-bahamas ______________________________________ 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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CYBER-SECURE Cyber security is a big word which also is somewhat lost in translation. As far as security goes, what are you actually wanting to protect? Generically there are two boxes that are covered when talking about protection from online or digital threats. There is the protection that you do to ensure your data durability, in case of damaged hardware or mistaken action where you lose your hard worked information that you have stored on your computer or network hard-drives (including online “cloud” storage). The second box contains the security of protection of your data and with it your identity, finances and more from an external attack. This comes in a variety forms, from malicious viruses being loaded onto your hard drive, to personal information being “scrapped” or stolen from online services, i.e. social media sites, or online shopping websites, or even banking portals. Both need to be addressed when you rely on the digital tools that now fill every part of our administrative and internet connected lives. For your physical data protection, be it on cloud storage or on local storage you should always consider having the data duplicated in a second location, if the data in anyway is important to you. Cloud storage sites like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive etc have a very robust setup and are unlikely to lose your data. In the case of cloud storage like these losses of data are more likely to happen due to the service provider blocking your account for whatever reason, change of their service policies or government laws. Simply remember, in the case of cloud storage you have left your data in the hands of a 3rd party. Local storage security on the other hand is very dependent on what type of hardware that you use, and in how many locations you keep it! Data on a single hard drive is only as safe as the quality of that hard drive, and no hard drive is 100% robust. A network storage may employ 2 or 3 (or more) hard drives to replicate the data across them, so that if one fails the others serve to recover it. But this does not protect the data from fire or other environmental damage. Here you should simply consider the need of keeping a copy of the data at another physical location. This can

be done either over the internet on a regular (daily, weekly) synchronisation schedule, or by physically taking a full hard drive copy and storing it at some safe onshore site. Actually, here I recommend that on a 6-month rotation you do exactly that, take a copy and store it at a safe place, away from the vessel. The second box, the security against an attack on your company or personal data to much extend is a minefield and very much up to your belief of how extreme you wish to go. Here we need to look at not only the attack of someone trying to access with force your network or computer by use of viruses, or hacking away at your firewall, but also the activity of “scrapping” and stealing online information about you as an individual or as a group, be it for marketing purpose or to get your usernames/passwords. The news is full of stories about company databases having been broken into and their client information, email addresses as well as credit card details haven been stolen. You may want to check this website https:// haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email address was in any of these thefts! Social Media sites suffer heavily from companies and organisation that go through all the pages to collect any personal information, be it simply to fine tune their marketing techniques, or to sell collective information used in marketing (and spamming, the act of sending unsolicited email). There are also those that use stolen account information, joined with scrapped social media data that then attempt to scam or blackmail you into paying them money for their word not to use your private data against you.

These are acts that are much harder to protect yourself from. A good firewall at least will ensure that your private network is protected as much as possible from the outside as possible, but it is only as good as the quality of the passwords you use, and how often you change it! Password managers come in very handy here. But this cannot be stated often enough, ensure you do not use default passwords, do not use “easy” and common passwords, like “12345678” or “passw0rd” and ensure you change it at least every couple of months! As to what you put on social media sites, again it is something that you will need to make a personal decision on. But what you need to have clear is that everything that you post on any of these sites is public, and being public it is available for anyone to take, and use. So, as you post it, simply consider if it is important information that profiles you or could be used in a manner that you disagree to. Surely you have seen the effect of you having looked at something on one website, and within a day you are looking at another website and which advertises exactly what you have been looking at before! It’s no coincidence... Someone is profiling you! ______________________________________ This article was written by Tim Gorter, teletechnics.com. Teletechnics provides full shoreside support to Superyacht engineers and ETO’s, providing remote monitoring as well as specialising in troubleshooting and analytic maintenance. Join the workshops organised in Barcelona during the winter months, more on teletechnics.com

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If notes don’t seem suitable, getting the team together to thank them as one, potentially with an event or activity, can be a good option. An early finish or extra day off is also a great way to recognise the team as a whole.

THE POWER OF ‘THANK YOU’! It has long been recognised that a simple ‘thank you’ for a job well done as a disproportionately positive effect on morale. As John Adair wrote, “Praise and recognition based on performance are the oxygen of the human spirit.” It’s human nature, we are quick to criticise. How many opportunities do we let slip by when we could have celebrated a success or a job well done? Whether it be for personal accomplishments such as passing exams or buying a home, or going the extra mile at work, such as helping out another department, success should be noted and celebrated.” Going out of your way and catching people doing great ‘things’ not only motivates the individual who receives the praise, but sets the standard for the group and encourages others to follow suit. When it comes to getting the culture you want on board, it has been proven time and time again that rather than telling people the behaviour and standards you want (push technique), giving recognition when you see the behaviours you do want and leading by example has far greater impact. At the core is how people feel. When our contributions have been noticed and commented upon, we feel valued. In turn when we feel appreciated and valued, confidence is boosted, motivation and productivity

increases, and so does a positive atmosphere. The added bonus is that you too are buoyed up through the process of giving praise. It’s important that credit is given where credit is due, fairly and appropriately. So how do you ensure that the praise and recognition is appropriate and tailored to the individual? For example an introvert would prefer a discreet ‘thank you’ rather than public accolade. By contrast some extroverts would prefer to be made the centre of attention. Add to this different nationalities with their cultural differences, and getting it right can be a minefield. One solution is to simply ask your crew what they would value. Giving recognition does not necessarily need to be expensive. A simple ‘thank you’ or ‘good job’ can be enough, however, doing so continually, will over time, become meaningless and superficial. A personal, hand-written thank you note can be powerful. Henry Ford would sit at his desk every morning and write his thank you notes. What do you think happened to these notes when they were received by one of the Ford Manufacturing Plants? Photocopied and given to each member of staff, with the original being framed and put on public display. Every time a staff member saw the framed note, it would fill them with a sense of pride.

However, there are a couple of cautions to note. As leaders, keeping the recognition in proportion to the effort is crucial. Rewarding an experienced crew member for the same performance as a newbie will not be motivating. In addition once you set a precedent there can be an expectation that this will continue. For example, after every charter ‘we get two days off’, or ‘are taken out for a meal’. It’s important to mix it up and vary the rewards. Equally, if money is used to reward or recognise it can become expected. I recently heard a story of a new owner, part way through his first trip, giving each crew member a 100 dollar note, to say thank you as he was having such a great time, which he repeated this at the end of the trip. The crew were delighted as they didn’t expect tips from their new owner. On his next visit he repeated the $100 tip, but this time only once at the end of his visit. And yes, you guessed it, the crew were disappointed and demotivated. Not what the owner had intended! Giving praise and recognition has a direct impact on crew morale, and finding new and innovative ways to do this is equally as important as finding more efficient ways to do your job or save on the budget. A happy crew is a productive and loyal crew; the benefits by far outweigh the effort it takes to say a heartfelt ‘thank you!’. Impact Crew is here to support you on your leadership journey, give us a call to see how one of our amazing consultants can help you grow. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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BRING OUT THE SEXTANT For millennia, travellers used the stars to guide them on their journeys. It was through the art of celestial navigation that Odysseus sailed the seas and Columbus reached the Americas. Even Lawrence of Arabia used the stars to navigate his way across the vast, featureless deserts of the Middle East. Before the development of GPS, knowledge of celestial navigation was long considered one of the most important educational requirements for mariners. As technology develops there is naturally more reliance on computers and global positioning systems. Yet, over the last couple of years, it has been reported about the resurgence in interest in celestial navigation, within the Navy of both the United States and the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. These are heavily funded organisations developing, and provided with, the most cutting-edge technologies yet they are returning to the very roots of navigation, dusting off their sextants and once again learning how to navigate using the sun, moon and stars. The reports have maintained the renewed interest in the subject is purely to take us back to our roots though, reading between the lines, the worry about potential hacking of computer navigation systems is evident. The term ‘cyber vulnerability’ was coined. At our RYA training centre in Palma, we are often engaged in light-hearted arguments about chart work vs electronics. At least once a week a trainer will gently remind a student that, upon powering up an electronic chart plotter they will read a disclaimer, at this point it’s usual that the rest of the class will sing along with “secondary aid to navigation” and variations of the same. Satellites can change position, be switched off or drop out of service yet passing the charted lighthouse on a bearing of 180º will never let you down. The highest level of Yachtmaster within the RYA scheme is Yachtmaster Ocean, and is the certificate required for category 0 waters, ‘unrestricted’ on red ensign flagged vessels. It’s the next step up from Yachtmaster Offshore and, in many cases, finalises the RYA training section of a mariner’s career.

The shorebased training can be taken at any time yet the candidate must have completed a qualifying passage within the last ten years before arranging to meet with an independent examiner and hold either RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence, or Officer of the Watch (Yachts 3000gt) issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Official text from the RYA website is below: The candidate was fully involved in the planning of the passage, including selection of the route, the navigational plan, checking the material condition of the vessel and her equipment, storing with spare gear, water and victuals and organising the watchkeeping routine. During the passage a minimum non-stop distance of 600 miles must have been run by the log, the yacht must have been at sea continuously for at least 96 hours and the yacht must have been more than 50 miles from land or charted objects capable of being used for navigation/position fixing while sailing a distance of at least 200 miles. To be eligible as an ocean qualifying passage the distance between departure and arrival points by the shortest navigable route must be more than 600 miles.

At Aigua Sea School we run our Ocean courses over six days: the shorebased element runs for five days then we include a bonus training day of practical sextant training, or ‘day in the bay’ as we fondly refer to it. It occurred to me, way back in 2012 when we introduced the idea of the sixth day, that practical training is essential for the classroom room study to really ‘click’. The practical day will run on the day of best visibility and it’s a pleasure to welcome the ocean crew back to the school and see their triumphant smiles as they’ve worked out their position ... you know this stuff really works! Achieving the Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence is a big deal and a valuable addition to your CV; it’s also humbling that we are engaging the very skills of traditional mariners centuries old and we hold the skill to navigate ourselves across this beautiful planet. _____________________________________ Aigua Sea School Carrer Espartero 8, 07014 Palma training@aiguaseaschool.com www.aiguaseaschool.com (+34) 871 230 373

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INVISIBLE CREW AT THE MYRC IN PORTO CERVO For the second consecutive year SY Aenea, the CNB76 that we have been managing since her launch in February 2017, has competed in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in early September.

a light breeze took us past our opponents and around the mark! Admittedly, this lucky shift had a great stake in us being the first CNB over the line that day.

The conditions on the first race day were bliss. We were finding our groove somewhere in the middle of the fleet. But around the last mark a curious windless patch stalled the yachts that were ahead of us. Just like them, we arrived at full speed, pushed by a 25kt breeze, into this pacific space. But before we lost momentum

Just like last year we had a great and fun-loving team. The owner was focused on the helm. On the main sheet we had Philippe Delvaux, the CNB rep who introduced the yacht and Invisible Crew to the owner. The first Invisible Crew captain that we placed flew out from Canada to support the current team. Additional race crew came in from Belgium and the US. On the 2 windward / leeward races of the second day we called a few bad shots and didn’t do much damage (literally!). Friday was very different altogether... It was a very breezy day with true wind speeds around 30kts. Having torn the genoa before the start meant we didn’t race that day. Once back on the dock the owner brought beer o’clock a few hours forward and we cheered to being the first at the sail loft! Those guys had their work cut out as we saw their loaded vans go up and down the dock. We also watched how yachts started coming in early, one by one. Some far more unlucky than us with lost rudders and even a lost rig! Seeing Rambler under full power was a much happier sight. Saturday was our day! The conditions were once again amazing! A 15-18kt breeze got everybody excited. So excited that about 5 yachts in our class started early. Cpt Adam nailed it and we didn’t give anything away the whole day. In the last miles It took some effort for another CNB76, Cloudy Night, which has a taller carbon rig and a bowsprit, to overtake us. The beauty of the Islands and having these other yachts with us in close quarters made it all extra special.

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SERIOUS FUN! Powerboating is exhilarating, exciting and sensational. Used for leisure and professional purposes, enabling people to take to the water in increasingly powerful and sophisticated craft. Be it a family enjoying a day out or yacht crew operating tenders to service yachts or pull their guests on the various water sports toys on board. However, like any machine, these craft need to be used in a safe manner, in the hands of competent people. I spend a lot of time on the water; when I’m not teaching boating, I’m on my liveaboard yacht. Over the years I have seen it all. What concerns me is the number of people driving boats who are either reckless or perhaps unaware of the risks and of their limitations. It’s one thing when we see incidents occur with leisure boaters but, arguably, it cannot be excused when its professional crew involved. Of course, mistakes do happen; a lapse in concentration or a slip of the hand resulting in an impact, slight or serious. A lack of awareness, or lack of training, can be fatal. Throughout the season here in Mallorca, I’ve noticed it to be very common for powerboats and jet skis to speed though anchorages. Not only is this unpleasant for the yachts on anchor, but it could easily lead to serious incidents happening. When travelling at planing speed, one simply doesn’t have time to react to a swimmer surfacing or indeed to allow enough time to spot them at all. The first thing you may realise is when your propeller strikes somebody. “Rule 5 – Look-Out of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLRegs) states that 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 or the risk of collision.” “Rule 6 – Safe Speed states that every vessel shall at all times travel at a safe speed so that it can take action to avoid a collision and be stopped with a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.” Over the past two years in the Balearics alone, I am aware of three incidents of people in the

water being run over by speeding boats while swimming off the back of yachts. The result being serious injury, including the loss of limbs and death. These situations could have been avoided had proper care and consideration been taken. Overall, I would say that yacht crew do lead by example and use their tenders and PWs (personal watercraft) in a safe way. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. This article is not intended to make a dig at crew, but as a reminder that as professionals we are always on show and represent not only ourselves but the yacht owners, captain and crew mates. Not only are lives put in danger when people allow themselves to behave inappropriately but it has a knock on effect, causing regulations to be tightened and more stringent controls imposed on boating. So, as this season comes to an end and the Caribbean season approaches, please take a moment to reflect. When out on the water practically, in any scenario, keep in mind a ‘worst case’ scenario way of thinking. Keep each other safe and be mindful of other water users. If traveling at night, take extra care; reduce speed, make a pilotage plan and keep an extra sharp lookout to avoid hazards. Wearing the kill cord is a must, in fact consider the idea of not wearing it as ridiculous as not wearing a seat belt.

Boating is fun, when done in a safe way. We work in a spectacular industry, so let’s keep it professional and set a high standard. ______________________________________ Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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Fairline Yachts builds on recent launches with all-new 45ft addition .............................................................................................................. Luxury British boatbuilder, Fairline Yachts, announces plans for an all-new Targa 45 GT which will launch at Boot Düsseldorf 2020. The 45ft express cruiser expands on an ever-popular range, becoming the fourth model in the current Targa GT line-up and the ninth GT since the model line was introduced by Fairline fifteen years ago. This sleek cruiser has the same light, bright and luxurious feel that characterises all of the new generation of Fairline models, thanks to the brand’s partnership with celebrated Italian superyacht designer, Alberto Mancini.

FUSION® Entertainment launches new speaker and subwoofer lineup at Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 .............................................................................................................. Fusion® Entertainment, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, brought the power of music to the waters of the French Riviera at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, with the debut of its new Flush Mount Series of speakers and subwoofers. Designed with a minimalist, clean look, the new FM Series speakers have a mounting flange of no greater than 2.5mm, so they sit almost completely flat against a vessel’s interior – a stylish and aestheticallypleasing finish never seen before on a marine speaker.

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Explore uncharted waters with Daniamant’s Forward Looking Sonars .............................................................................................................. The latest development of Daniamant’s 3D Forward Looking Sonar, the EchoPilot FLS 3D, is a collision avoidance system designed for yachts and superyachts in need of identifying any underwater dangers ahead of their vessel. The EchoPilot 3D FLS has a depth range of 100m and a forward range of 200m. The system boasts the highest depth ratio available in FLS technology at 20x – meaning captains and navigators can see 100m ahead of the yacht with only 5m of water underneath the boat.

The Moorings launch new RYA Motor Cruising Course in Palma .............................................................................................................. Due to the success of its Corfu power school, The Moorings is expanding its offering to include the beautiful island of Palma, Spain with courses available from October 2019. Many of the world’s most stunning charter destinations now require cruising certifications, so what better way to learn than with hands-on instruction aboard a comfortable power catamaran in the Mediterranean?

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MB92 BARCELONA OPEN NEW 4,800-TON SHIPLIFT

First yachts have been lifted ahead of what expects to be a busy season on the latest upgrade to the Barcelona facilities. MB92 Barcelona announced today that the new 4,800-ton shiplift is now operational and open for business, with the first haul outs successfully completed in August 2019. Located at their facilities in the heart of the port of Barcelona, the shiplift platform and transfer system can haul out and maneuver up to 9 superyachts under 115m LOA onto 30,000m2 of hard-standing area. The new area also contains a keel pit (14.5m length x 5m width x 8m depth) to facilitate daggerboard works for sailing superyachts. Pepe García-Aubert, President and CEO of the MB92 Group, said: “This serious investment demonstrates our continued commitment to improving our service and to provide our clients with state-of-the-art dry dock solutions. I am immensely proud of the enormous effort it has taken to bring this project to fruition and would like to thank everyone involved for their dedication in achieving this great success. Our new shiplift provides us with increased docking capacity, efficiency and effectiveness for all work requiring the yacht to be out of the water.”

This unique development was originally conceived in 2011 and construction started in Summer 2015 with the dismantling of the paint shed. MB92 technical management has been working alongside Barcelona Port Authorities and leading names in civil engineering companies, including Pearlson Shiplift Corporation and Enginyeria Reventós. Mercè Conesa, President of the Barcelona Port Authority, commented: “We celebrate the launch of the new Shiplift located in the Port of Barcelona, which consolidates MB92 as a worldwide reference in superyacht refit and repair. It has been a pleasure to work together on this project that focuses on the latest generation solutions to continue offering a quality, effective and efficient service aligned with the Port of Barcelona’s commitment to innovation.” Bryan Fraind, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Pearlson Shiplift Corporation, said: “PSC is very pleased to be associated with this prestigious new facility and the respected team of MB92. This strategic investment by MB92 has produced a world class facility which will service some of the largest superyachts in the world currently in operation as well as those to come in the future.”

The 2019/20 season is shaping up to be a busy period, with much interest shown in reserving space on the new platform. Henk Dreijer, Chief Business Development Officer confirmed that “this new development opens up a much wider range of options and flexibility for our clients during the traditionally busier periods of the year, when scheduling dry dock work can prove complicated. With several projects currently in consideration, we look forward to turning more client visions into reality”.

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THE TECHNOLOGY TAKING YACHTING TO A NEW LEVEL FarSounder is introducing the new Argos 350. With this announcement, the company's Argos Series of navigational forward-looking sonars have opened up the latest in safe navigation to a myriad of yachts. Designed for the largely under-served market of mid-sized yachts, this system will give them the freedom to explore uncharted and unknown waters safely. Its features include FarSounders signature 3D real-time software functionality with a smaller, lighter transducer at a lower price. This new sonar option has all the same applications and quality found in its other navigational sonars. It has been designed to have a 350-meter range of detection with a max speed of 18 knots. It is well-suited for yachts from 18 - 40+ meters. As in its other 2 models, the Argos 1000 and Argos 500, the design allows for an easy, fixed installation. The Argos 350, however, offers another alternative as well. It can be connected to a hoist in a 10inch diameter sea chest. All of the sonar systems in the Argos Series allow users to detect objects and other obstacles out to navigationally significant ranges based on the yacht size and speed. Each transducer module has an array of receivers in addition to a separate transmitter, which are encapsulated in a rugged design made to provide years of protection from the elements. They also have an underwater mateable connector allowing for easy removal and reinstallation by a diver should they ever need to be serviced. Through the same reliable software, the data is shown in a 3D display as well as an overlay on a nautical chart. Over the years, FarSounder has developed an easy to understand interface, giving the user a color-coded real-time picture of what lies ahead on the seafloor and in the water column. At the same time, the systems

are able to eliminate wait times by updating the data at every ping.

the sonar is also useful to captains and crew in localizing fishing habitats and dive sites.

“The creative FarSounder team has worked tirelessly to provide a smaller and lower-cost solution for mid-sized vessels. This was a goal of ours for many years,” FarSounder’s CEO, Cheryl M. Zimmerman, explains. “Ultimately, we are elated to bring our forwardlooking sonar to a wider market without compromising on the quality our customers have come to expect from our innovative Forward-Looking Sonar systems.”

As in all the Argos Series Sonars, users will have Local History Mapping™ (LHM) capabilities as a standard feature. To know where you’re going is important, but at times, it is useful to know where you’ve been. That is the simple concept behind LHM. The map is created as the ship sails, updated with every ping, and displayed on top of the vector chart. This allows users to quickly see what lies ahead, while also seeing what they’ve recently passed over. This is useful for exiting a difficult cove or inlet and for finding good anchorages.

All of FarSounder’s Argos Series ForwardLooking Sonars help guide yachts safely through unknown waters and in risky environments. The Argos 350 will allow their users to better navigate reefs and shallow wrecks and avoid debris, such as shipping containers, in the water column. It will alert navigators to dangers like icebergs and rock pinnacles as well, making the systems invaluable in arctic regions. Apart from being able to help vessels find good anchorages,

As the leader in 3D Forward Looking Sonar technology, FarSounder has kept the yachting community safe from shallows and in-water obstacles since 2005. In introducing the Argos 350 to this new market, these smaller vessels can now enjoy FarSounder’s 3D real-time software and navigate with confidence.

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first lift a few days ago. In the annual strategic statement, Pendennis said: “For 2019 the company has on order an 800-tonne travel lift to bridge the gap for 50m-60m (164-197ft) vessels between the construction halls and the covered dry dock. This purchase is covered by agreed finance lines.” The directors described 2018 as “an exceptional year for turnover growth” and the company forecasts a fall back in 2019. The directors said they are “content with these results” for 2018. “The directors believe the policy of longterm investment in the Pendennis brand; employee development, yard facilities and commitment to quality will deliver to our clients and stakeholders now and in the future. The company has achieved planned employment growth in skilled trades to meet demand and is training for the future by expanding its awardwinning apprentice scheme from bi-annual to an annual cohort of 12-14 apprentices; there are currently 64 in employment training.”

UK YARD REPORTS 53% RISE IN POST-TAX PROFITS Pendennis Shipyard generated record turnover and profits after tax of £4.5m last year Falmouth, UK-based Pendennis Shipyard has reported strong performance in 2018, with record turnover and a 53.1% increase in posttax profits – thanks, in part, to a £1.2m tax credit which accounted for 27.8% of the profit for last year. The company has also acquired a new 800-tonne travel lift. The highlights of the year, as recorded in a recent filing with UK business register Companies House, show the following key elements: • Turnover rose 11.9% to £57,223,864 in 2018 compared with £51,121734 in 2017; both turnover figures were company records in the respective years

• Cost of sales increased 12.8% to £44,220,148 as against £39,217,255 in 2017 • The resultant gross profit was up 9.2% year-onyear reaching £13,003,716 in 2018 compared to £11,904,479 in 2017 • After administrative expenses, the operating profit for 2018 was about 1% higher at £3,336374 as against £3,302,987 in 2017 • The profit before tax came out at £3,281,492 for 2018 compared with £3.15m in the year previous, but due to a tax credit of £1,264,689 last year the profit increased by 53.1% • The post-tax profit therefore totalled £4,546,181 for 2018 as against £2,969.121 in 2017

The other main project for Pendennis currently underway is the development of its new facility at Vilanova Grand Marina in Barcelona which will service clients in the Mediterranean. The number of employees increased from 394 comprising 317 production and 77 administration in 2017 to 429 in 2018. The latter was made up of 345 production and 84 administration. The total labour cost expenditure increased 12.1% to £13,905,440 in 2018 as against £12,401,977 in the year previous. Directors’ remuneration increased 25% to £272,262 from £217,706. ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

Other news contained within the filing was that Pendennis has invested in a new 800-tonne travel lift which is now operational and did its

NORTHROP & JOHNSON AND NETJETS ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTNERSHIP Northrop & Johnson, the world's foremost authority on luxury yachts, and NetJets, the global leader in private aviation for more than 50 years, today announce a new partnership to provide clients with a superior travel experience. With a shared focus on delivering exceptional service, both Northrop & Johnson and NetJets can offer exclusive benefits through their partnership, allowing both brands to provide their clients with an array of special offerings. “Our strategic partnerships cater to some of the world’s most distinguished travelers, and NetJets’ unwavering focus on safety and service makes them an ideal private aviation partner,” said Daniel Ziriakus, COO of Northrop & Johnson. “We look forward to broadening luxury travel options for our yachting enthusiasts and extending the same extraordinary experiences to NetJets Owners.”

As the two leading brands in their respective fields, the partnership will allow clients of both brands to enjoy exceptional travel experiences through jet travel and yacht charter. Additionally, clients who purchase a NetJets membership through Northrop & Johnson also enjoy exclusive benefits on select travel and aviation services. “Northrop & Johnson values the luxury travel experience with the same vigor as NetJets does, offering exceptional, industry-leading service at every turn,” Pat Gallagher, President, Sales & Marketing of NetJets. “This partnership showcases the NetJets advantage: bringing Owners unmatched access to what they’re most passionate about.” With Northrop & Johnson charter experts arranging the superyacht itinerary at each destination in collaboration with the world’s

largest and most diverse private jet fleet, travelers can enjoy a seamless service with private air travel aboard NetJets and accommodation aboard the world’s best superyachts for charter.

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MY MARALA ARRIVES AT PENDENNIS FOR MAJOR RESTORATION PROJECT

Early August welcomed the 59m MY Marala (ex. Gaviota, Zapala, Evadne, No 388) to UK superyacht specialist Pendennis. MY Marala will spend the next 18 months at Pendennis’ 14 acre Falmouth facility undergoing a painstaking restoration programme, with her team ensuring that the yacht retains her original aura, character and pedigree whilst incorporating modern systems and technology. Built in steel by British yard Camper & Nicholsons in 1931, the yacht has had numerous modifications from her original design, not least when she was converted for naval service during World War II. Unusually though for a yacht of her age she has had very few Owners and when she came on to the market in 2016, it was the first time in over 50 years. Marala is subsequently one of the few surviving yachts from the 1930s to have maintained her character and basic layout, as well as her original engines. During her restoration a comprehensive programme of works will see upgrades to the yacht’s steelwork, domestic and electrical systems that will harness modern engineering methods. Her interior will benefit from a completely new guest area. London based design house Muza Lab have been commissioned to bring a new look to the décor that both respects and celebrates the 1930s spirit of the vessel. The yacht’s exterior will see a number of superstructure modifications, that aim to restore her profile closer to the original lines. She will also benefit from a complete paint programme and a combination of refurbishment and replacement to her teak decks. Her Captain commented on her restoration “Marala’s new Owner recognised the rare

opportunity to own a Camper & Nicholsons classic motor yacht but understood that her essential engineering requirements would impact her interior. With a determination to remain sympathetic to her heritage and original design, the decision was made to bring the yacht to Pendennis to complete a restoration and preserve her spirit for many years to come.” Joint Managing Director, Mike Carr echoed these sentiments "Pendennis is renowned the world over as the premier destination to complete a complex restoration project like Marala. Years of experience working on award winning projects such as Fair Lady, Shamrock V, Malahne and most recently Haida 1929 has given our 430 strong workforce not only a broad understanding of the complexities of completing a project such as Marala, but also a deep respect for preserving the heritage of these yachts for generations to come. We pride ourselves on being able to sympathetically balance traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, breathing new life into these historic yachts". PENDENNIS SHIPYARD Pendennis is one of the world's leading custom superyacht build and refit shipyards and has

become one of Cornwall's most important employers with over 430 highly skilled tradespeople based at the 14-acre prime waterfront location in Falmouth, UK. The yard's modern facilities include three bespokebuilt construction halls (2x90m and 1x45m) alongside a 150m dry-dock, with the capacity for both new build and refit contracts for 30100m superyachts. The 800 tonne travel hoist enables efficient launching into the 7,564m² non-tidal wet basin which is purpose-built to accommodate superyachts of up to 100m. In the latter part of 2018 Pendennis secured a majority share hold in Vilanova Grand Marina, a 48 berth facility with adjacent land available for further development. The investment in Vilanova is yet another milestone in Pendennis’ international growth and offering to its global client base. Work is currently underway to develop adjacent land into a superyacht technical service centre that will trade as Pendennis Vilanova. ______________________________________ Pendennis beverley.hart@pendennis.com www.pendennis.com

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INVESTOR OPENS NEW MARINA IN MONTENEGRO New marina begins operations in the Balkans Azmont Investments has opened its D-Marin Portonovi Marina at the Portonovi Resort in Montenegro, on the country’s Adriatic Sea shore.

invests in the banking, insurance, construction, property and tourism industries. Azmont Investments entered the Montenegrin market in 2012. The company says it is developing the Portonovi Resort under an investment estimated to be worth some €800m (US$891m).

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“D-Marin Portonovi Marina, opening just before the grand premiere of Portonovi this summer, is a deep-water marina which will host yachts up to 120 metres and offer 238 berths, a choice of entry points and a sheltered position at the entrance to the bay,” the developer said in a statement. “This state-of-the-art marina will offer its clients all the necessary maintenance and safety requirements, along with as a recently opened customs entry, as well as the soon-to-be-open fuel station.” Turkish company D-Marin, an offshoot of Dogus Group, will operate the Montenegrin facility. The company is currently controlled by Azerbaijan’s Pascha Holding, a group that

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AZIMUT|BENETTI GROUP VALUES PRODUCTION AT €900 MILLION Three units have already been sold of the first 40-meter model in the line, which will be available next year. But the hectic activity surrounding the brand doesn’t stop here: Benetti is in fact ready to get to work on a new collection that pays tribute to the brand’s storied past. After two years of project analysis with the B.Yond project, a line of Smart Travellers that are ideal for long cruises, Benetti rediscovers the appeal and luxury of the 1960s and yachts built from steel, reinventing a product category of timeless yachts that will stay up-to-date for their entire lifetimes. The collection will be made up of three models (30, 37 and 44 meters) with the 37-meter yacht planned for launch in 2021.

It couldn’t have been a better year for Azimut|Benetti Group, which closed fiscal 2018/19 while celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with value of production standing at €900 million, up about 10% on last year. Furthermore, a remarkable 260 units have been delivered, continuing the excellent performance put in last season. Breaking down total sales, the leading market is the United States, where Azimut Yachts is the top-selling brand in the segment over 40 feet. Taken as a whole, the Americas represent 50% of the total, followed by Europe (29%), the Middle East and Africa (14%), and Asia Pacific with 7%. This year too, megayachts have played a central role in Group performance, with total sales of 51 units breaking down 35 Azimut Yachts and 16 Benetti. The megayacht segment has grown faster than the average in the pleasure boat market (+15% vs 10%, according to the latest Deloitte Boating Market Monitor). In what is a consolidated strategy now, the company has successfully exploited this trend to extend and renew its range of products, positioning it where it has been for the last 19 years running, at the top of the Global Order Book, the annual ranking of megayacht builders drawn up by Boat International. In more detail, at the Cannes Yachting Festival,

Azimut Yachts launched the new Grande collection flagship S10 which represents an icon of the brand’s 50 years in business and an emblem not only of the line’s unconventional character, but also of how it embraces experimentation. Making their debut alongside S10 are S8 and 78 Fly, while Verve 47 will be visiting the Miami Boat Show in February 2020, and the new Grande Magellano 25 is planned for launch next spring in the Art Yacht Project version by Vincenzo de Cotiis. But the brand is already hard at work on the development of its new generation flagships. Due out next season are a 38-meter Trideck, the largest yacht ever built by Azimut Yachts, of which three units have already been sold off-plan, followed by a 30-meter Magellano collection flagship. Turning to Benetti, the Group’s fiftieth anniversary year saw the record-breaking launch of three giga yachts in the space of just 100 days, with the flagship (108 meters) delivered last July and two more awaiting delivery. Benetti too, which has sold a full 10 yachts in the last 60 days alone, is gearing up to extend its range, adding not only new models but new product families too. The storied and successful Class line will have a new flagship in 2020, the new Diamond 145, as well as being joined by the new Oasis line inspired by a concept based on glamorous luxury.

In order to implement this ambitious programme, the Group (confirming its tradition of reinvesting most of the profits generated back into the company) expects to invest €115 million over the next three years to develop new products and upgrade production capacity. The combination of new design and technology solutions is another key element of the company’s success. The technological challenge of the R&D office, which has strived from the outset to improve efficiency with a view to better comfort and sustainability, is at present focused on developing an agreement with one of the major international player of the electronic industry to produce an innovative hybrid system for the Group’s brands. “This wonderful year has made me both happy and proud, as well as keeping us busy on so many fronts: new collaborations, new products, the Giga Season, our Azimut S6 at Times Square, and so many moments with our customers all around the world, who have testified to their confidence and esteem,” said Giovanna Vitelli, Azimut|Benetti Group Vice President. She continued, “Today more than ever, I am grateful to my father for having imprinted on this company the distinctive features that make it unique in the yacht industry: stability, reliability, quality and continuity. With the collaboration of a competent and capable management team, we are looking forward to a new season, confident that our business model will continue to bring rewards.” ______________________________________ By: Naomi Chaddertons

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BLUEGAME EXPANDS WITH NEW MODELS AND ENTRY INTO MULTIHULL MARKET grown faster than any other segment 2. While the multihull sailing sector is 10 times higher than the motor one because it started earlier, in the last two years the motor multihull market has seen great acceleration 3. The market potential is high 4. Motor multihulls have led the segment in a movement towards a more beautiful, sophisticated and expensive product 5. The market is always looking for new solutions after coupe, lobster and shuttles; the luxury multihull motoryacht could be the new frontier in the future

A major expansion of the Bluegame brand, under the Sanlorenzo umbrella, was announced at the start of the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival.

the multihull sector with the new BGM series, Demaria said: “We are strongly committed to become a leader in the multihull sector.”

The strategy includes four new models in the BG and BGX Bluegame boat series, a new BGM multihull series, and a new-build facility near Viareggio which is in development.

No timing of when BGM models might be launched was given.

This arm of the Sanlorenzo group, led by Carla Demaria as CEO, has moved quickly since a majority stake was acquired just a year ago. Demaria is also heading up Sanlorenzo’s new High-End Division which is intended to develop new business projects in the future. In regard to new BG and BGX models, the BGX70 is making its debut at CYF 2019 and the BG42, the second BG series model after the BG62, will be launched in January 2020. In addition, a new BG model for which no size has been given will be launched in 2021 and two new BGX models, again no sizes made known, will come in 2020 and 2021.

In respect of Bluegame, Demaria explained that Bluegame’s brand positioning was centred on having a “game changer attitude”. It is about being courageous and independent and not being tied to a conventional choice. The brand combines passion, innovative design and versatility. Being free from category conventions allows it to combine the power and luxury with the pleasure of embracing new challenges. Explaining the planned entry into the multihull market, Demaria gave the following reasons: 1. In recent years the multihull sector has

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6. The impressive acceleration of growth of the multihull segment in recent years is closely linked to the increased demand for sustainability In regard to the latter point, Bluegame says it has developed the world’s first-ever direct mould that is made from 80% recyclable material. This project saw Sanlorenzo and Bluegame working in partnership with Politecnico di Milano, GS4C operating in the study of environmentally compatible industrial systems, and Rivierasca, owner of Glebanite technology. Resin glass recovered at the end of life mixed with glass fibres and unsaturated polyester resins has allowed the creation of milling blocks with 80% of recycled material. This material will be recycled again. “This technology reduces the environmental impact by creating a virtuous path of Circular Economy that from waste glass fibre allows to create blocks for milling new moulds,” Demaria commented. “Our philosophy is based on the development of environmentally friendly boats with technological contents aimed at maximum efficiency and energy saving using innovative materials and solutions. On such purpose we have created the Bluegame HTS Lab (High Technology and Sustainability Lab).” ___________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

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600 years of experience and professionalism. The single Sanlorenzo branding comprising a number of products serving different market segments was also emphasised, as was the strong record of investment. These segments include explorer yachts, crossover yachts, flybridge yachts, sport coupes, composite and steel navettas, and superyachts. The group plans to continue building around 50 yachts a year which carry Sanlorenzo’s ‘Made to Measure’ tag in which Italian quality both in build and materials is highlighted.

SANLORENZO TO IMPLEMENT IPO BY YEAR-END Italian yard to invest €150m in product and facilities through to 2020 The pace of development at Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo continues apace. At its annual Cannes Yachting Festival press conference, the yard covered topics such as its upcoming IPO, new models in existing ranges, two new model ranges – one in the Yacht Division and the other in the Superyacht Division – and an ongoing high level of investment. In respect of the IPO, Sanlorenzo owner and chairman Massimo Perotti said: “I cannot give

exact details but we hope to complete the IPO by the end of the year. For the next two months we are working hard at shows but after that we will work on the IPO.” Perotti confirmed his previously announced intention to allow a 35% share of Sanlorenzo to be listed, but emphasised that he will retain a controlling 60% share. Perotti referred to dealing with potential investors and the process of outlining to them the group’s activities and strategies. Here he spoke about the Sanlorenzo team and its combined

Between 2018 and 2020, Sanlorenzo will invest around €150m, of which €78m or 52% is being spent on new facilities, 42% or €63m on new product, and 6% or €9m on R&D. Regarding the group’s global sales, Sanlorenzo’s latest figures show that Europe accounts for 57%, the Americas 20%, Asia Pacific 18%, and the Middle East 5%. In terms of new product investment and new model launches, Sanlorenzo’s Yachts Division will have three new models. Two of these are the semi-displacement models – the SD96, which is debuting at CYF 2019, and the SD116 which will be at Cannes in 2020. The third model is the SX 112 which will be the largest model to date in this range, adding to the SX77 and SX88, and it will be launched in 2020. ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

SUNSEEKER SECURES SHAREHOLDER FUNDING FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS Sunseeker International’s recently appointed CEO, Andrea Frabetti, confirmed at the company’s Cannes Yachting Festival press conference that its Chinese majority shareholder, Dalian Wanda, has committed £50m for new product development between 2019 and 2024. Between 2019 and 2022, Sunseeker will spend between £10m and £15m a year on designing and launching new models. This programme will see the current 11 models in the Sunseeker range jump to 20 by 2021. Frabetti, who was appointed Sunseeker’s CTO in January 2019 and CEO in June 2019, indicated that eight new models will be launched over the next 12 months and work on another six is in hand for 2021. This programme will comprise the following: • Performance category: The 52 Superhawk and 65 Superhawk will come in 2021 to add to the Hawk 38 launched this year • Predators: Following in the wake of the Predator 74 launch last year are the Predator 60 EVO launching at Southampton 2019, the Predator 55 EVO in 2020, and the 65 Predator in 2021 • Sports Yachts: Invented by Sunseeker, the 65 Sports Yacht will be launched in 2020 and the 86 Sports Yacht in 2021, adding to the 74 Sports Yacht launched last year

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• Manhattans: The Manhattan 55 is set for a 2020 launch with the Manhattan 68 in 2021 • Yachts: Sunseeker is reintroducing its Yachts range with five new models by 2021. These are the all-new 86 Yacht, 87 Yacht and 87 Enclosed Flybridge Yacht in 2020, with the 78 Yacht and 100 Yacht joining them in 2021. • Superyachts: Replacing the Sunseeker 131 superyacht will be the 133 Superyacht in 2020 and the 161 Superyacht in 2021

Frabetti confirmed Sunseeker’s new management structure with the new Strategic Committee comprising himself as CEO and CTO; Mike McMillan as CFO, IT and Legal; and Michael Straughan as COO, HR and HS. This will be supported by the Executive Committee made up of Sean Robertson as sales and marketing director and Adrian Powell as company secretary and general counsel. ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

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14TH MONACO CLASSIC WEEK – LA BELLE CLASSE - 11-15 SEPTEMBER 2019 WINNERS OF THE 2019 EDITION: Epoque Marconi (CIM): 1° CIPPINO II Epoque Aurique: 1° CHIPS Big Boats (CIM): 1° ELENA OF LONDON Classiques Marconi: 1° RESOLUTE OF SALMON 6 M JI: 1° MECARA 8 M JI: 1° MIRABELLE 12 M JI: 1° FRENCH KISS 15 M JI: 1° MARISKA Dinghies: 1° CANARINO FEROCE

The 14th Monaco Classic Week culminated in style with the prize-giving ceremony attended by HSH Prince Albert II. A biennial event organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco since 1994, it is a stunning celebration of the yachting lifestyle that dates back over generations, putting the spotlight on gleaming hulls and beautiful boats, both sailing and motor. A more formal affair than other classic events on the circuit, it is a firm favourite for la crème de la crème of the classic yacht fleet and the perfect platform to exhibit these magnificent craft. It is not just about competition, but naval etiquette executed with precision and panache by the Club in partnership with Rolex and Credit Suisse. The Monaco Classic Week Trophy, awarded to the most elegant and best restored yacht, this year went to the majestic

Puritan (1930), with the 2019 La Belle Classe Restoration Prize presented to the miraculous Swedish gaff Ester back from the dead after 75 years 52 metres lying forgotten on the seabed. More than 100 classic yachts, including seven of the big schooners from the International Schooner Association were in the YCM Marina. Some 800 sailors, owners and skippers from 26 countries put on a show reviving a bygone era, with the focus on America and the glory years when American sailing and motorboats dominated the seas for speed. The focus was on America and the glory years of the last century when American sailing and also motorboats dominated the seas thanks to big names like Nathanael Herreshoff and John Alden, not to mention the iconic motorboats

of Chris Craft. Also present, were yacht clubs steeped in history, like the Manhattan Yacht Club invited to sail on French Kiss, as a nod to its winning yacht in the 1987 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup, and the Nantucket Yacht Club whose members were on Comet (1946). An extra special guest in keeping with the theme was the SS Delphine, the largest steamboat still sailing, built by the Dodge family, whose elegance and authenticity were admired by all her passed by.

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Among newcomers to Monaco Classic Week: Atlantic (66m), the famous New York Yacht Club schooner which in 1905 set the record for an Atlantic crossing of 12 days 4 hours 1 minute 19 seconds. It was not until 1st August 1980 that Eric Tabarly beat that time on this 2,925 mile course. The impressive John Alden design schooner Puritan (1930) was the big winner of Monaco Classic Week, taking account of the deliberations from the Elegance and La Belle Classe Restoration juries, and succeeds Viola, the 1908 Fife design which won the 2017 edition. The purity of her lines and balanced volumes, combined with meticulous maintenance of a sailing yacht faithful to the original, won over the Elegance jury led by HRH Princess Beatriz de Orleans-Bourbon, supported by among others HRH Princess Camilla de Bourbon des Deux Siciles, the marine painter Marc Berthier and yachting experts and historians.

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It will be no surprise to many to hear that the pretty Swedish gaff cutter Ester won the La Belle Classe Restoration prize given the attention to detail paid to her restoration and incredible history. It was in 1901 that Gunnar Hellgren was given

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the task to design a sailing yacht capable of winning the Tivoli Cup. The result was an innovative yet supremely elegant boat which for a decade dominated the podiums, hailed by many as the most beautiful sailing yacht in the world. Ester disappeared off the radar after 1915 not reappearing until 1935. She shone again in Ulvoen in 1937, before a fire broke out on board at the end of 1937. Seriously damaged, she was being towed to Ornskoldsvik when she sank off Normanön. It was not until 2012 that another Swede, Per Hellgren, finally managed to locate the wreck using sonar. She was raised in 2016 which marked the start of an incredible restoration story, the results of which are admired by all. “Back in 2012 I was thinking how thrilling it would be to bring Ester to Monaco Classic Week. Seven years later that dream became a reality,” said an emotional Bo Ericsson, one of the owners at the prize-giving. “We put together the cream of international technicians, for the hull, frames, rigging, sails, etc. Of course, much of the boat has been rebuilt with Swedish pine and spruce. But thanks to the very accurate documents we found in Sweden, we were able to follow to the letter the details of the original construction. It has been an amazing adventure. The end result has exceeded even our craziest expectations.” Crazy indeed but what an inspiration! The Elegance Prize for motorboats was awarded to Miss Nancy while the gaff cutter Oriole (1905) designed by Herreshoff was the

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winner in the sailing yachts category. The Jury Special Prize this year went to the Mylne-design Bermudian yawl Mariella (1938), as they were totally won over by the personality and passion of its owner Carlo Falcone of Antigua Classics. The International 12-foot Dinghy Class, of which the fleet numbers 400 today, saw a clean sweep by the Italians. Aldo Samele on his Canarino Feroce emerged the winner ahead of compatriots Vito Moschioni (Claudia) and Federico Pilo Pais (Blu Amnesia).

In the vintage gaff group the main rivalry was between the Burgess design Chips (1913) and the Fife cutter Viola (1908), a duel won by Chips, with Viola in 2nd and Oriole in 3rd. In the vintage Marconi, the Frers design Cippino II belonging to Daniel Sieleki, Vice Commodore at the Yacht Club Punta del Este, Uruguay, emerged the winner. The two Olin Stephens designs, Tarry Getty’s Skylark of 1937 and Charles Dunstone’s Blitzen (1938), completed the trio on the podium.

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Out of the 18 boats in the classic Marconi fleet, Meerblick Fun (1957) took 1st place ahead of Resolute Salmon (1975) and Encounter (Frers 1976). The magnificent schooner Elena of London reigned supreme in the spectacular group of Big Boats, ahead of the Mylne-design Naema and gaff cutter Moonbeam of Fife to win the Magnum Trophy. The Metric Classes were also putting on a show, with Mecara in the 6M, Mirabella in the 8M and the consistently competitive 15M IR Mariska winning in their respective classes. Noëlle Duck and William Collier had put together an original exhibition shedding more light on George Lennox Watson, the unlucky Scottish naval architect who lost the Brits four America’s Cup campaigns at the turn of the last century. Eight double-sided panels along the quay in front of the Clubhouse gave a hint of the titanic, sometimes desperate efforts made

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Ester the 52 metre - winner of La Belle Classe Restoration Prize

by this great yacht designer to out-compete his adversaries like the legendary Nathanael Herreshoff and Edward Burgess. Noëlle Duck was given access to the G.L. Watson & Co archives to illustrate this revealing exhibition. It seems industrial espionage was already

established, as Watson arranged to get hold of photos to see the hull shapes and volumes of the opponent’s boats while still in the yard. It was also a treat for classic yacht enthusiasts to see these shots taken 120 years ago, many of them revealed for the first time at MCW.

MEDITERRANEAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAS 2019 DATE

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28 Sept – 6 Oct

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez

St Tropez, France

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3 Oct

The Centenary Trophy

St Tropez, France

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The next edition will be the next edition of Monaco Classic Week will take place from 15-19 September 2021. Download the 2020 Classic Yacht Regatta Calendar at my website www.alicewiddows.com/calendar ______________________________________ By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com Photos © Ingrid Abery Follow more sailing yacht images: www.ingridabery.com IG: studio_abery

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Emerald Waters at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta I YCCS _ Borlenghi

THE LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA 2 – 6 JUNE 2020 The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2020 event will be shaped to reflect the sport of superyacht racing as it is rapidly evolving. How? This summer leading superyacht Captains, managers and owners were surveyed in person by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda to review the criteria of the perfect superyacht regatta.

June in Porto Cervo 2 – 6th June. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda yachts invited

to participate will be 100 ft (30.5 metres) and above. There will be 4 days of scheduled racing

The setting of La Costa Smeralda is hard to beat, idyllic turquoise waters, unrivalled sailing conditions and the fine Italian hospitality and elegant ambiance of the Club. That bit was easy! Feedback was thick and fast on the race format, lay days and the perfect number of race days. Particularly humbling was the time people took out of what we know to be truly busy lives to give feedback on the event and the high regard they hold for Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Loro Piana as a loyal sponsor of the event and Pier Luigi Loro Piana as a much loved member of the yachting fraternity. Captains and owners were keen to share their views in line with their own changing world and commitments on their personal, business, family time as well as that of their crew and professional race crew. The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2020 event will be shaped to reflect sport of superyacht racing has and is evolving. The 13th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will continue to open The Mediterranean Superyacht Season in early

Magic Carpet 3 Winner of The LPSYR 2019 I YCCS _ Borlenghi

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Les Voiles de St Tropez

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from the 3rd June - 6th June. Depending on the fleet composition the intention is to have a Cruising, Performance and Corinthian Spirit division. There will be a glamorous and rich social program. Jim Pugh of Reichel Pugh Yacht Design sailing onboard Margic Carpet 3 was happy with the introduction of the fleet starts in Sardinia, “It was actually quite wonderful that we had ten superyachts on the starting line, a fleet start as opposed to a staggered start. It made it a bit more interesting and a bit of a change to what we are used to at these superyacht regattas. It’s an incredible event and when you are here in Porto Cervo and you have 15-25 knots of wind and a 30-mile course it is pretty wonderful sailing; I love it here. It is hard to beat!” In 2019 the winner in the Cruising division was the 50-metre Perini Navi Silencio, with two prominent names in the world of sailing on board; Ludde Ingvall at the helm and Chris Dickson calling tactics "It was amazing!" declared Silencio's owner, Nikita Bourtakov, "I'd like to thank the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Loro Piana for creating this amazing platform where people with a shared passion can come and enjoy sailing, we had four days of amazing sailing. I'd like to thank the crew, which was really international, for getting us through the race and achieving this result. We are definitely going to be back next year." Chris Dixon marked his return to The Mediterranean at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, “It’s absolutely Fantastic to be here. We are in one of the most beautiful islands of the world, one of the most beautiful harbours and one of the most beautiful Yacht Clubs. There is nowhere better to be! Chris Main, tactician on Inoui shared his thoughts on sailing in Sardinia, “I like being back in Porto Cervo, why wouldn’t you? Everyone loves it here!” Juan Ignacio Entrecanales, owner of Southern Wind SW105 Kiboko Tres was thrilled. “We had a fantastic time. I love the glamour of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo, the flat seas and the competitive fleet racing”. Massimiliano Florio, helmsman and owner of Grande Orazio commented: "Winning is always nice, and even more so in a beautiful event organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Sardinia is an ideal place for sailing, with its courses between the islands and the continuous changes in the wind. I really liked the atmosphere over these five days, both ashore and on board, on the water".

Silencio Winner of The Cruising Division I YCCS_ Borlenghi

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2019 MULTIHULL CUP PUTS VA-VA-VOOM INTO MED RACING CALENDAR The Multihull Cup’s built on from the successes of its previous editions and has quickly established itself as a regatta race fans cannot afford to miss. Although the regatta’s idyllic location and supreme sailing conditions add to its allure, it’s the camaraderie on the dock, and on the race course, that mainly yields its ‘secret sauce’. What’s more, there’s simply no regatta like the MHC on this side of the Atlantic, - it’s the only opportunity for 50ft + catamaran owners to race competitively.

The event’s third edition took place from the 30th of August until the 1st of September and saw the fleet sail three tactical coastal courses. If the event’s three days of racing have proven one thing, it’s that losing even a single second on the racecourse can make the difference between coming last and winning the day. It also meant that the Multihull Cup’s final race day made for a high-stakes battle, one that kept spectators on the edge of their seats and the creme of the multihull world amped to give it their all. Ultimately, it was the 62ft. Dragon who punched well above her weight and managed to keep her cool under final-day pressure. “We’re stoked with the result, the boat went really well” enthused Brett Elliot, Dragon’s helmsman. Elliot put the team’s overall success down to a number of factors, “We had some key sails that we didn’t have last year, we’ve improved our crew-work, we’re more familiar with the area and the conditions were also

good for the boat.” However, with a number of race-orientated catamarans out on the water, competition was always going to be tough. Multis like the 66ft. Coco de Mer, a pure sailing machine with many racing miles under her keel, the battlehardened, all-carbon R-Six (67 ft.) and Allegra (84 ft.), the advanced performance cat who made last year’s winning tactical calls, were hard acts to follow.

Daily high jinks on the racecourse were balanced up by the regatta’s laid-back atmosphere. As in the event’s previous editions, cat owners and race crew reveled in the social events and post-race catch-ups in the Regatta Village. The 2019 event concluded spectacularly with a festive prize-giving ceremony which saw the Regatta Village alive with animated race crew, all smiling and still ardently discussing Sunday's showdown. Highlight of the afternoon was, beyond question, the announcement of this year's champions to a soundtrack of whistles and woohoos from the crowd.

Coco de Mer navigator Bill Lacey summed up the event with great gusto: “We’ve had a really good time and it was very well organised. The sailing was fantastic, it was close and we love it here. It’s Mallorca!” “Great competition, boats that go fast, a beautiful location and sweet surroundings in which to chill out and have a few drinks. It’s the ultimate way to do this kind of racing” concurred an enthusiastic Jonny Malbon, Allegra’s tactician and Vendée Globe sailor. Event organizers and event host Port Adriano would like to thank all that participated and

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certainly hope to see competitors return for their next event, whether to ferociously defend their hard-fought trophy or indeed try and trounce this year’s winner. Last but not least, event organisers want to offer a word of thanks to this year’s partners for their support. The regatta village’s envy-inducing set-up was Terraza Balear’s doing while Marine Pool were behind the event team’s smart polos. North Sails sponsored entrants’ stainless-steel bottles and CleanWave’s water station and Bruno’s chef made sure the restaurant’s paella and three-course dinner matched the on-water excitement in intensity. ______________________________________ Photos: Multihull Cup 2019 © Sailing Energy

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The post-racing comments on the dock confirmed that the regatta, once again, did not fall short on either competition nor excitement and if the snippets of conversation we picked up are anything to go by, organisers will be able

to see most of this year’s teams back next year at the Multihull Cup’s fourth edition.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 17 AUGUST – MICHAEL CLOUGH TROPHY The Michael Clough trophy is sailed on the weekend closest to his birthday, this year August 17-18. As usual, we were given a series of unusual sailing instructions including: mainsail only, spinnaker & main, no tacking – gybes only. Beyond that, in one race the boats could elect which way to go around the course. In the end, everybody had fun, although some got confused – Hugh completing a tack in the middle of the “wear ship” race. 6 Races were scheduled for Saturday. Some with only mainsail, some with spi and main, another one with only gibes allowed. Some started to windward and some to leeward and in another one the start direction could be chosen by the crew. Despite the confusion, Wight Flyer and Speedy Gonzales both took 3 firsts each, and neither had a position below third. We were treated to a great barbecue hosted by the Michaels – Mr Beecken hosting and Mr Clough catering – although with most of his family there, this was well delegated! It also was the birthday of Steve Parry’s wife Mary, so a double celebration. She and Teresa had baked some wonderful cakes for us. Jose Montero treated us to some popular songs with his marvellous opera voice, doubling the pleasure! Thanks everyone for a great evening! The Sunday races were three up and downs, with first and second again shared by Wight Flyer (2 first) and Speedy (1 first). As is usual with this regatta, the prizes were awarded with little relationship to the actual positions on the water, but for the record: 1 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 14 2 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Thatersal 16 3 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Steffi Lehmann 34 As usual, this was a great weekend which everyone enjoyed – on and off the water. 24 AUGUST – TROFEO CORMORÁN

RCNPP’s annual Trofeo Cormonán is a great event, sailed in both Pollensa bay and further afield towards Alcudia. The cruisers do one long race, to Alcanada and back, whilst this year the flying fifteens were to race to a mark east of the lighthouse. There were tussles all the way, with Michael Clough coming out on top, ahead of Dragonfly and then Hugh in ESP. The return to Pollensa was to finish next to the harbour of Pollensa. Dragonfly took first, followed by Hugh and Helena in ESP. Michael Clough had a few problems with the low wind around Cabo Pinar and finished third. On the Sunday, Michael Clough couldn’t make it, however, Steve Parry wanted to practice with a single ended spinnaker pole, so Stephen B agreed to sail with him in fuego fatuo. The first race started on time, so fuego and Triffid both crossed the line five minutes late. This proved to be an advantage, as the Steves were able to watch the cruisers, and the other flying fifteens who had headed to the south shore, lose the wind. fuego stayed in the centre of

the bay with more wind and favourable shifts, arriving at the top mark some three hundred metres ahead of ESP. They chose a gybe set to stay the middle of the bay and started passing the cruisers. ESP stayed north and gybed far later, so she picked up a favourable shift and gained a hundred metres, finishing second. Dragonfly took third ahead of Triffid. For the second race, everyone elected on the pin end, which was still about 80 metres favoured. Hugh got a perfect start, with fuego just behind. The fleet stuck to the centre, and had a good race to the top, ESP coming out just ahead. Down the run, fuego recovered well, but ran out of racetrack, finishing two boat lengths behind EPS and ahead of Dragonfly. Hugh’s consistency paid off, and he won the series, with Dragonfly second and fuego third – despite carrying 2 DNC’s. We enjoyed racing with the RCNPP cruiser fleet and had a great weekend – thanks to Joan and the team! 1 ESP 3432 ESP HighWilson / Helene Bastos 8 2 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Steffi Lehmann 9 3 ESP 3577 Fuego Fatuo Stephen Babbage / Stephen Parry 11 As I write this, we’re at the Worlds in Dun Laoghaire, full report next month. NEXT UP: 5 October Trofeo Australia Pollensa 18 October Balearic Championships Pollensa 9 November Liga de Otoño 1 Pollensa ______________________________________ By Stephen Babbage Our 2019 calendar is on our website: http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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NAUTIPAINTS WILL HAVE A NEW TECHNICAL BASE FOR PAINTING OF SUPERYACHTS AT THE VARADOR 2000 SHIPYARD Nautipaints and Varador 2000 have signed an industrial collaboration agreement whereby the prestigious Mallorcan company who are specialists in painting superyachts establishes a new technical base at the Varador 2000 shipyard (Arenys de Mar / Barcelona). The agreement has been signed by the CEOs of the two companies: Toni Salom by Nautipaints and Xiqui Mas by Varador 2000. The two companies —models of the Spanish nautical sector— have followed parallel trajectories over the last decades, evolving in the second generation towards new more specialist activity niches that have generated the demands of the sector itself. The confluence of professional interests has led these two innovative companies to share spaces, equipment, activities and future goals. Nautipaints is one of the pioneer companies of the Balearic Islands nautical sector. Founded in 1971 by Miguel Salom (with the name of Nauti-Pesca Can Miquel), from 1991 he transformed his activity along with his son Toni Salom, who in 1997 created the superyachts painting division and over the years has made it a leading company in this segment of activity both nationally and internationally. Currently Nautipaints has specialised in works related to the painting and maintenance of superyachts and megayachts. It also does interior and exterior varnishes, polishing with nanotechnology, as well as antifouling and tank painting, among others. Nautipaints is a painting services company that satisfies all the needs of superyachts finishes. The company also has two naval accessories stores (where its origins lie) and sells paints in Palma and another in Barcelona.

Varador 2000, with 35 years of experience in the world of professional nautical, manages a shipyard in the port of Arenys de Mar specialised in integral repair & refit of all types of boats and lengths, both sail and motor. Created in second generation by Xiqui Mas —as a continuation of the nautical company founded by Lluís Mas in 1969, Nautica Esplai—, the company transforms its activity and in 1992 assumed the management of the port's boathouse, which extends to 10,000 m² in 2003. Recently, Varador 2000 has expanded its technical esplanade by another 2,500 m², with new beaching spaces and new specialised workshops. The company also manages the nautical base for boats of great length

in Mataró Marina Barcelona and has a representative in Palma (Mallorca). Thanks to these powerful infrastructures, Varador 2000 offers its customers a global service in the Mediterranean with an unbeatable guarantee: experience, commitment, service, innovation and quality. The two companies will offer more details about the importance of their collaboration soon, within the framework of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). On September 25, the first day of the event, starting at 5 p.m., representatives of the two companies will attend to customers and visitors at the Varador 2000 stand (AL4 of the Tent Albert 1er closed exhibition tent).

NEW MARINA INVESTMENT PLANNED FOR SPAIN’S NORTHWEST Combarro marina to expand berthing capacity The marina in Combarro, a village in Spain’s north-western region of Galicia, located on the Atlantic Ocean shore, is to be expanded

with the aim to provide berths for larger craft, according to Combarromar, the company that serves as the marina’s operator. Under the plan, by 2020, the berthing capacity

of the facility in Combarro is to be raised from 334 to 368 berths for craft fitted with a length of between 6 and 24 metres (20 and 79 ft), as reported by local news site Pontevedraviva. com. In addition to this, Combarromar is planning to attract larger numbers of seafarers by opening new retail outlets and restaurants, as well as expanding the facility’s parking. About 50% of the craft that berth at the marina are registered in Spain, while the remaining yachts are dominated by craft from the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Portugal, the US, and Australia, according to data from the Spanish company. The project design is expected to be officially presented in September. The value of the planned investment was not disclosed by Combarromar. ______________________________________ By Jaroslaw Adamowski IBI Plus

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U.S EMBASSY ISSUES WARNING OF RISING STREET CRIME IN BARCELONA

An upsurge of violent street crime is currently gripping the popular Spanish resort of Barcelona. A series of muggings, including the recent violent attack on a foreign diplomat has resulted in the United States embassy in Spain issuing a statement warning American nationals of the rise of violent crime in the city. The statement highlights an increase of violent offences committed this summer in the city’s most popular tourist areas, including the forceful theft of jewellery, wallets and watches. In some cases, victims have sustained serious injuries. The embassy advises American visitors to remain alert in the busy tourist districts and advises individuals against flaunting any signs of wealth. Individuals are also warned against putting up any form of resistance should they become the victim of an attack. The statement from the embassy comes in the wake of string of violent street robberies including an attack where the Afghan ambassador in Spain, Humayoon Rasaw, was robbed in central Barcelona. Mr Rasaw suffered a leg injury in the attack after being knocked to the ground by a group of men who made off with his watch. On the same night, a 91 year old French woman suffered head injuries when thieves grabbed her necklace. Two days earlier a German tourist was taken to hospital after being mugged in the same area. In June this year, a South Korean woman who was visiting Barcelona as part of a government delegation died from a head injury after falling when a thief snatched her purse.

According to data from City Hall, Americans account for Barcelona’s biggest tourist contingent, followed closely by the British. However, other countries have expressed concerns for the safety of their nationals visiting the city. With a large number of yacht crew returning to the city after a busy Med charter season, these concerns should be noted and addressed. Common sense will prevent many attacks, but it’s a stark reminder of what can happen. The website of the French Consulate has a list of recommendations that include keeping an eye on valuables, watching out for pickpockets on public transport and being particularly careful in popular tourist areas such as Las Ramblas and the Gothic quarter. Japan has published a leaflet highlighting the Sagrada Familia basilica and the Park Güell as potential trouble spots. Japanese tourists have also been advised against carrying valuable items and to be wary of scams. Conscious of the negative publicity and the adverse impact on the city’s vital tourist trade, leading figures have spoken out about the problem. Barcelona city hall's head of security, Albert Batlle, has described the current situation as "a crime crisis”. Luis Sans, president of an association representing businesses on the Passeig de Gràcia, a major street running through central Barcelona stressed that "it's time to admit the situation is out of control”. With so much at stake, some are looking to

point the finger of blame. Alberto Fernández of the conservative Popular Party (PP) has previously stated that 80% of the immigrant minors, who are predominantly from Morocco, "end up in criminal circles and undermine coexistence" in the communities where they reside. In response to criticism that Barcelona lacked officers on the streets, the Catalan regional government has agreed to deploy 300 extra police to the city. Official figures show that funding to fight crime increased by 16% in 2018 with an additional increase of 11% in this year's budget. ______________________________________ By Ed Hill Ed Hill is Managing Director of Intrepid Risk, a London based company that specialises in superyacht security. A former Royal Marines Commando with a Masters Degree in Maritime Security, Ed regularly writes for superyacht magazines, speaks at conferences and has appeared on television discussing matters of security.

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UK MARINE HYDRAULICS SPECIALIST OPENS SPANISH WORKSHOP

UK-based Armada Engineering, a leader in the marine hydraulics market and for which superyachts represent a large and growing part of its activities, has expanded its operations with the opening of a workshop at MB92 in Barcelona. The new centre is part of its commitment to expand its services in the superyachts sector worldwide. Joff Collins, Armada Engineering’s managing director, said: “The fast-growing superyacht sector represents a fantastic opportunity for Armada Engineering. This is an area where we already have excellent experience, having worked on some of the world’s top superyachts.” “For example, we designed the hydraulic starting system for the world’s fastest superyacht, which is owned by the Aga Khan. There is huge potential for our business to expand its superyacht customer base across Europe and further afield. Our new base in Barcelona will enable us to grow this area of our business significantly and we are really looking forward to working as part of the team at MB92.”

The new workshop will have an initial contingent of four staff from Falmouth who will be based in Barcelona from next month, with further staff to be recruited. The workshop at MB92 Barcelona is the latest development in a period of rapid growth for Armada, which has seen a string of new contract wins since its management buyout in 2017 and its brand relaunch in July 2018. Collins says: “Armada Engineering is an ambitious business with customers from around the globe. Armada has recently carried out projects in Europe, USA, South America, Egypt, Japan, China, and South Korea. Our new

workshop in Barcelona is the first step on our journey to grow the business further, meeting the needs of tomorrow’s worldwide marine markets.” Pepe Garcia-Aubert, CEO and president of MB92 Group, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Armada Engineering on board as one of our team of leading suppliers on-site. MB92 is committed to providing state of the art support to superyacht owners and we offer the very highest levels of service. Armada Engineering share our vision for outstanding service as well as our pioneering approach.” He added: “At MB92, we are setting new standards redefining the future for superyacht refit and we are confident that Armada Engineering, which has a strong track record in customer-focussed innovation, will help us deliver this.” ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

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Vilanova Grand Marina is a dedicated superyacht marina offering 48 berths between 25m-130m (82ft-426ft). It is a destination marina with a shopping centre and is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Barcelona international airport and 45 minutes from the city centre. The marina holds a concession until 2040. The new Pendennis Vilanova yacht repair and refit facility is set to be operational by early autumn this year. Work on a number of yachts has already been carried out at the new facility, which is costing some €4.5m. Superyachts between 25m-60m (79ft-197ft) will be worked on out of the water and up to 130m (555ft) in the water.

PENDENNIS ACQUIRES VILANOVA GRAND MARINA Falmouth, UK-based superyacht builder and refit specialist Pendennis Shipyard is expanding its Mediterranean presence further with the purchase of a majority stake in Vilanova Grand Marina in Barcelona, Spain. The company was already associated with Vilanova, as it is developing a refit and repair centre at the Spanish facility. No indication of the purchase price has been given. The ability to buy the 48-berth marina was provided through a multimillion-euro funding deal with NatWest and Lombard Asset Finance. The funding package has enabled Pendennis to take a controlling stake in the business as well

as purchasing the adjacent site where its new service centre is being constructed. Toby Allies, joint MD at Pendennis, says: “Acquiring Vilanova Grand Marina is a real strategic coup for the business, helping us bolster our presence in the Mediterranean, a key region for the superyacht industry. Our primary refit offering will remain in Falmouth but this strategic acquisition positions the business perfectly for further growth. It’s a hugely significant step for the business and a very exciting time for both ourselves and our clients.”

Pendennis told IBI: “Since officially announcing our investment in the autumn of 2018, Pendennis has been working alongside the team at Vilanova Grand Marina to develop a shared vision for a technical-based marina with a supporting service centre in the Mediterranean. The marina will continue to trade as Vilanova Grand Marina (VGM), whilst the new technical service centre will be known as Pendennis Vilanova.” The technical service centre will comprise 12,000sq m of hard standing and a 640-tonne travel hoist with supporting piers. This facility is on schedule to be operational by early autumn 2019. The total investment in Pendennis Vilanova is approximately €4.5m, made up of €3m in infrastructure and €1.5m in plant and equipment. It will operate under a 40-year concession. ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

SPANISH MUNICIPALITY EYES €20M MARINA PROJECT New marina to be constructed in Spain’s Andalusia region The City Council of Málaga and the Port of

Málaga are developing plans to build a marina in San Andrés on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The entire project would cost around €20m (US$22.3m).

As part of the investment, under which a marina with a berthing capacity for some 620 craft is to be constructed, local authorities are aiming to allocate a larger land plot around the facility for commercial space than previously planned, according to local news site Malagahoy.es. With the aim of ensuring sufficient financing for the project, Carlos Rubio, the president of the port authority, has proposed that the space earmarked for commercial purposes is expanded from the initial 3,000sq m to as much as 11,000sq m. Under the plan, the port authority’s proposal will be discussed with Málaga’s Urban Planning Department during a meeting scheduled to take place by the end of September. Málaga is the capital of the Malaga province, and the second largest city in Andalusia, with a population of close to 600,000 inhabitants, preceded by Sevilla. ______________________________________ By Jaroslaw Adamowski IBI Plus

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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE As this year’s entry reaches three-figures yet again, the island state is more than prepared for the annual ‘invasion’ that accompanies the Rolex Middle Sea Race. 2019 marks the 40th edition of this Mediterranean classic and the organiser, the Royal Malta Yacht Club, is excited by the depth and breadth of the 102 boat fleet committed so far. It is typical for the 606nm offshore race to receive a rush of entries in the final weeks before closing the list, this year on 27 September, and hopes are high for another bumper entry. And, with the race start on Saturday, 19 October, there are 50 days left for crews to be fully ready. Looking at the current list, some 24 nations will be represented on the start line. There is the distinct prospect of more come October, with 29 countries present among the record 130 boat fleet of 2018. So far, British yachts lead the way with 19 entries, including Tala, David Collin’s IRC 52 and Sam Matson’s Cookson 50, Riff Raff – both sitting in one of the favoured size brackets from the past 10 years. Next, the Italians and French have 15 boats apiece, including some inspiring names: Géry Trentesaux and the crew of Courrier Recommandé (FRA) will look to repeat their magnificent Rolex Middle Sea Race victory of 2018; and Marco Paolucci, a past winner of the Rolex Giraglia, is racing Libertine (ITA). The headline entries both represent the United States: David and Peter Askew’s Wizard, fresh from overall victory at the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race, and George David’s 27-metre (88-foot) Rambler, odds-on favourite to add a fifth successive line honours title to her enviable record. With 11 entries, Maltese representation may

not be the largest in the history of the race, but it is definitely stronger than in recent years. This week, Ramon Sant Hill’s experienced Comanche Raider III became the event’s 100th entry. All eyes will be on Lee Satariano’s formidable Artie III, the all-carbon Judel/ Vrolijk designed HH42 expected to light up the racecourse. The Artie team has won the race twice, in 2011 and 2014, with local-legend, Christian Ripard as co-skipper. Satariano’s crew will not be the only Maltese entry with their sights the highest honour. The Podesta family’s Elusive 2 is a perennial threat. Jointly skippered by three siblings –Christoph, Aaron and Maya – the team’s best finish was third overall when racing under the stewardship of the late, great Arthur Podesta. Before his untimely passing in 2015, Arthur had competed in some 36 editions of the race and has successfully passed on his passion and his competitive edge. “This will be my 19th race, with our best result coming in 2007,” comments Maya. “It’s a love affair with what, essentially, is a great race. You can’t not keep coming back! And for us, it’s no longer just doing the race, we’ve taken it to the next level to try to keep up with the everincreasing competition.” Timmy Camilleri is another name to look out for. Embarking on his 26th race, this time as coskipper with Josef Schultheis of Xp-Act, whose best finish was second overall in 2014, Camilleri has experience of winning the Rolex Middle Sea Race as crew on four occasions. Ton Ton Laferla Insurance entered by Jonathan Gambin may be more of an outside tip for victory, but Gambin is taking steps to enhance his chances. “Ton Ton Laferla Insurance has been greatly improved for our 2019 Rolex Middle Sea Race campaign with a taller carbon mast and longer boom, thanks to our sponsor and Ton Ton will be sporting their livery in the hope of success,” explains Gambin. “We are also building a team

to compete for a good result. In recent years, Ton Ton’s participation has been via charter, however this year’s crew will be a wholly put together by me and the event should prove to be a good test for us. We are very much looking forward to the start.” Other Maltese entries include, two teams from Jarhead Young Sailors Foundation – JYS Jan and JYS Jarhead. The foundation is a nonprofit voluntary organisation with the principal purpose of educating children, youths and young adults in the sport of sailing. Some of its sailors expanded their experience by taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race, which at 605nm is a similar length challenge. Jamie Sammut is taking part with Unica, alongside Jonathan Camilleri Bowman’s Maltese Falcon II, Sean Borg’s Xpresso and Andrew Agius Delicata’s Vivace. And while the crews make ready, so too does the Royal Malta Yacht Club. In addition to preparing the welcome for their international guests and dealing with the administrative burden of a large handicap fleet, the Principal Race Officer, Peter Dimech, is keeping an eye on events at Stromboli, the iconic landmark of the course. One of the most active volcanos in the world and in near continuous eruption for the past 2000 years, the Aoelian island has erupted with vigour twice this summer and most recently last week. "Stromboli is known as the lighthouse of Mediterranean for a reason,” advises Dimech. “The volcano has achieved mythic status in the context of the race, but our primary thoughts are with the residents during these dramatic moments. Obviously, we will monitor situation carefully over the coming weeks. While we are not expecting any problems for race, we have close contact with Italian maritime authorities and will take proper note of any of their advisories.”

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AMICO’S 4,000-TONNE SHIPLIFT TO START OPERATION IN OCTOBER A new 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift is currently being installed at the Genoa shipyard of Amico, one of the leading superyacht repair and refit companies in the Mediterranean. It is expected to start operating by around mid-October. The new lift is a key part of Amico’s near €30m expansion aimed at increasing capacity. It comes at the same time as news that MB92’s new 4,800-tonne capacity shiplift in Barcelona is now operational. “We will become one of the most important hubs in the Mediterranean,” says Amico’s president, Alberto Amico, in a statement. “For three days, a barge has been moored off the Fiera di Genova, where the former Nira building stood until recently. It sailed from Brindisi, where welding was carried out, and then, after a week at sea, it arrived here,” commented Fabrizio Scardigno, the shipyard’s manager. The off-ramp for what is described as the largest “yacht elevator” in the Mediterranean was completed last week. “With our shiplift we will be able to bring vessels up to 95m (312ft) in length and 4,000 tonnes displacement onto dry land,” Scardigno added. Vessels using the elevator are manoeuvred into position above the elevator which sits below water level. A large steel plate is then raised to the required height and with a system of tracks and small but very powerful zeroemissions electric motors, it is transferred onto the ground to be worked on under the cover of temporary climate-controlled enclosures.

“We will be able to receive up to five more megayachts at our shipyard,” Scardigno explained. “Before we only had two basins at our disposal for this kind of work: one at our facility, and the other in the Ente Bacini area, which we didn’t exclusively control.” Amico commented: “In order not to be left behind by the competition, Amico decided to upgrade his company’s own site.” In a referemce to the MB92 shiplift, he said: “We expect to be able to receive the first boat in mid-October.” This from the MB92 news already issued will be around two months after the Barcelona facility commenced operation. “The large-yacht sector is in full expansion, and we want to make the most of it, but we need adequate space and facilities,” he continued.

“Amico has made available €27m for infrastructural upgrades across the 15,000sq m held in concession. “Timeframes are an important factor for the yachting sector. Amico is in a hurry to beat Barcelona, our main competitor, and La Ciotat which is a year behind schedule.” The latter is also planning a 4,800-tonne capacity shiplift which will also be operated by MB92. Amico’s expansion is being done under the branding of Megayacht Hub. The plan was first announced during MYS 2018 and it will be completed this year. The new expansion extends across a 15,000sq m area and within this is the 4,000-tonne shiplift. The three open on-the-hard slots, plus the six refit sheds for yachts up to 60m (197ft), will still be operational together with the 835-tonne travel lift. The two covered graving dry docks will benefit from improvements to create the most efficient service and refit facilities in the 90m-100m range available on the market. Further open graving dry dock solutions up to 200m will provide added value to the existing services. So far, the expansion has created an additional 15 jobs with another 10 anticipated in the coming months. ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

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SIGNIFICANT MARINE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE DORIAN So much damage was caused across the two islands and especially Great Abaco island because Hurricane Dorian as a Category 5 storm held is position over the islands for around two days. Pictures showing the disaster show a number of yachts and other craft that have been driven ashore through the storm. The Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, which offers 198 berths for yachts up to 200ft, has a post-Dorian report which states that clean-up teams are already at work and that only limited services are currently available. The Moorings yacht charter company has a base at Marsh Town. In a statement their marketing manager, Ian Bockman-Pedersen, said: “Right now it looks like total devastation in that island. Representatives from The Moorings are on their way to the Bahamas right now to make sure all their 25 employees are ok. Some are in the shelters. Some hunkered down in their homes. But we just have no way of contacting them.”

Reconstruction to cost billions While reports of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian over Great Abaco island, Grand Bahama island and other islands are only just filtering in, it is inevitable that significant damage will have been caused to the marine infrastructure of these two main islands, both important yachting locations. The latest death toll is 43 people over the Bahamian islands hit by Dorian and expected to increase considerably. With the total

devastation caused across both the main and smaller islands, at such places as Marsh Harbour, the cost of reconstruction will run into billions of dollars. Great Abaco and Grand Bahama islands along with the smaller islands in the chain of islands include around 10 marinas offering almost 1,000 berths for yachts up to 60m (200ft) or more. Also, Grand Bahama island is home to the Bradford Marine Bahamas facility which undertakes repairs and refits for yachts and superyachts up to 65m (213ft) or more.

The Moorings had about 30 boats based in Marsh Harbour, some were moved in time. The rest are likely destroyed but the workers are the key priority. “These are people that you talk to on a daily or weekly basis,” he commented. While they wait, The Moorings employees are collecting supplies. They hope to fill up the break room and use their boats to bring all the stuff to those who need it. Two years ago, Hurricane Irma destroyed The Moorings marina in the British Virgin Islands. ______________________________________ By David Robinson IBI Plus

SUMMER IN WINTER - ST. THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA - MARCH 27-29, 2020

Stretch that sense of summer by planning now for the 2020 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Set for March 27 to 29, 2020, there's nothing like the feeling of tropical tradewinds blowing through your hair while riding the rails on competitive round-the-islands courses. STIR is the most user-friendly sailing event in the Caribbean. Register in CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association); IRC; Multihull; CSA Bareboat; Beach Cat or

One Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. Plan now too for the Round the Rocks (RTR) Regatta. This stand-alone tune-up for STIR, set for March 26, features an awesome circumnavigation of the neighboring 19-square mile island of St. John, home of the Virgin Islands National Park. There's something for everyone ashore as well!

Nightly parties, live music, food and drink. World-class racing, the chance to trade tacks with America's Cup, Volvo Ocean and Olympic crews on the water and off is what earns STIR its motto, 'We Love It Here' You will too. ______________________________________ STIR & RTR Registration opens in October www.stthomasinternationalregatta.com stycisv@gmail.com

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26 - 31 JANAURY 2020 - COME RACE AT GRENADA SAILING WEEK 2020!

Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week is only five months away. Come and race with us in 2020! Bring your own boat, jump on someone else's or charter. Now entering into its 7th year in its current format Grenada Sailing Week is bigger and better than ever. The Race Management Team have finely tuned the courses, giving a variety of upwind and downwind coastal legs, and a long run with the transition race from the protected west coast to the more challenging south coast. With CSA classes, a strong fleet of J24’s and a classic class already well established, organisers are pleased to announce a class for Carriacou Sloops. Danny Donelan, owner of Carriacou Sloop 'Savvy' and 'Savvy Charters'* has been instrumental in coordinating efforts to bring these island classics together for what is certain to be an impressive show. We would like to encourage all Carriacou Sloops throughout the region to come down and take part. As one of the key events in the Caribbean regatta circuit, we are excited to see a number of boats already register. From the sporty J24’s to Rob Butlers, Reflex 38 'Touch2Play Racing' and the likes of Mathew Barkers, classic Alfred Mylne 65, 'The Blue Peter'. Peter Anthony from Ondeck Sailing has registered and is offering space on their Farr 65 ‘Spirit of Juno’. Consideration will be given to PHRF or other classes, such as bareboat depending upon sufficient entries (minimum of five boats). *To race on Savvy or one of her sister ships at Grenada Sailing Week - Contact Danny +1473 409 3225 https://sailingsavvy.com/ Grenada Sailing Weeks unique two venue

event showcases the best of Grenadian hospitality. The regatta starts at prestigious Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in St George’s, one of the Caribbeans most spectacular harbours, before moving to the tucked away and scenic Secret Harbour Marina and Boutique Hotel in Mount Hartman Bay. It's not just about the racing, we have some incredible parties lined up. But watch out as we have an exciting new location for the final prize giving and legendary Mount Gay Red Cap party on Friday night - to be announced soon. We promise you will be dancing under the stars with the sand between your toes. As members of the Caribbean Sailing Association we were one of 10 regattas proudly sponsoring the RORC Crew Party at Cowes Week in UK, as part of a campaign to promote Caribbean regattas overseas. In September we are excited to be attending the first weekend of the Southampton Boat Show with GTA (Grenada Tourism Authority) to showcase and

bring awareness to sailing in our beautiful island. If you are down there, please come by and say hello. We are also supporting the Grenada Sailing Association in sending a team of youths to the CDC (Caribbean Dinghy Championships) held in Antigua this October. Trails for the Grenadian team were held on 17/18 August at the Petite Calivigny Yacht Club (PCYC) before intensive training begins prior to the Championships. We are excited to continue our support of the youth sailing initiative introduced last year to help bridge the gap between between dinghy and keel boat sailing by entering a youth team into the regatta. The Grenada Sailing Association National Youth Sailing Team is made up of 16 to 20 year olds with Optimist and Laser experience from sailing clubs around the island.

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STEW OF THE MONTH: ASHLEY CUNNINGHAM What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

only ever dreamed of before joining the yachting industry.

Before I joined yachting, I had studied and completed my degree in Corporate Communications. I had joined a very large media house in South Africa and was working within the television advertising department, managing four local television stations.

Worst would be the long hours that are very exhausting and having to adapt to the fast paced lifestyle, as well as being away from family and friends can be challenging at times when you miss out on all the special occasions.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why? Hands down my favourite yacht would be Motor Yacht Santa Anna B. The environment on board has always been one that is a work hard but fun kind of environment. The crew are always motivating and encouraging each other when we are exhausted and support each other to perform their best. The Captain always pushes the crew and has a lesson to teach which is great to constantly learn new things everyday as it can only benefit the crew in the long run. He always says that its not the first day that counts on charter but the last day, which I live by on board as it’s the last memory the guests will have that counts! What are the best and worst parts about working onboard? Best part would be that you get to meet new people from all around the world and make good friends who become your family for a while. And that you get to travel to new and exciting places every day that you had

How do you keep sane on charter? I personally try to make my job as fun as possible whilst still working very hard. The job is demanding and takes a lot out of a person physically and mentally and so if you are having fun whilst doing it, it starts to make things a lot easier. As they always say if you not loving what you do then you are doing the wrong thing! What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests? I find that when spoiling guests, it’s the little things that stand out more than one big gesture such as never repeating a table setting, or finding new and exciting napkin folds, leaving little gifts on there pillow from places they have visited and always just being on top of things so that they don’t have to do the thinking as that as what we do for them. What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests? We recently had the owner’s children on board for their 10th birthday and the whole crew

dressed up as pirates for the day and we had a big treasure hunt throughout the yacht with loads of presents, tricks and surprises. The whole family got involved with the crew and we had a great day celebrating. What is your signature cocktail? I would like to think I make an amazing Bloody Mary as well as a good Strawberry Mojito. Sometimes its better to master the favourites. What is your favourite yachting destination?

suit. I would also take my yacht to a lot more remote and adventurous destinations that are not so commonly travelled. What is your on-board pet hate? I would not necessarily say hate, however I feel that a crew is only as strong as its weakest link and so I don’t like it if there is one negative seed in a crew that can quickly and easily pull the whole crew down with their negative attitude. A crew should always support each other and motivate each other to perform best together. What career achievement are you most proud of? I am most proud of having joined an industry I knew little to nothing about to working my way up to feel confident in leading my own interior team on board. Best housekeeping tip/hack? I would be lying if said anything other than Mallorca, as it feels like home in Palma. The anchorages off Mallorca are breath taking and the views and sunsets are pure bliss. However, I do also love the Italian coastline. If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently? If I a superyacht I would firstly have as little stainless as possible in the interior lol, as I know how long this takes to polish every day haha! I would also try to cut as much use of plastic and make it easy for the crew to follow

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around his waist throughout the whole fight with the fish, leaning backward and forward every time he struck the rod with the whole crew watching in hysterics. What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca? I’ve had many an adventure in Mallorca but if I had to choose, it would either be going to the Caves of Drach or taking the beautiful old train to Soller. Not to mention the Paella on the island by Camp de Mar. If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Join yachting sooner as these days will be the best times of your life with many adventures and memories to be made. What’s your plan for the future? I am soon to be married and once I have travelled a few months, I will be heading back to continue my career within the yachting industry, hoping to further my career and gain many more experiences, friends, family and life lessons. Thank you for reading! Ashley Cunningham ___________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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AND THEN YOU’RE PREGNANT! STARTING A FAMILY ON MALLORCA AS AN ‘(EX-)YACHTIE MOM’ birth. More than once a father-to-be had to jump on a plane to just (not) make it on time. Being pregnant and having a baby is very different in every country and if you don’t speak Spanish it can add to the challenge and create lots of stress. Having emotional, physical and logistical support from a birth professional will help you with this new stage of life. My services as a Birth Coach will help you prepare for birth and motherhood, I explain upcoming moms all the different option there are available on Mallorca. It empowers them to make conscious and informed choices about their pregnancy and birth. I offer private and group prenatal classes, birth Doula services and postnatal care as well as breastfeeding support. Every first Friday of the month I offer a donation based ‘Pregnancy Circle’ where you can meet other pregnant ladies and get informed about your pregnancy.

Many families on Mallorca work in the yachting industry and many women are here on their own without their family nearby. They look after themselves and their kids while their husbands (captains, 1st mates, engineers,..) are away for several months a year. Many of these women used to work on yachts together with their other halves. I have met quite a few who left the yacht not before becoming pregnant. Suddenly they are in a country where they don’t speak the language (very well), their husband is still working on yachts and they are pregnant for the first time. Usually the husband wants to keep on working as long as possible, so he has more time with his new family once the baby has arrived. Because babies come when they come it’s very hard to plan for the fathers to be present at the

I used to travel the world and worked as a Stew/ Cook on yachts together with my husband. After having my daughter here on the island, I decided to become a birth professional myself. Now I am a certified Doula. I felt the need for more support during this emotional and life changing experience and believe every young family deserves this. My name is An Bleu and I am honoured to guide families to a conscious and empowered start of their journey into parenthood. ___________________________________ Active prenatal classes, every Wednesday at BIC Sant Agusti Campus Pregnancy Circle, every first Friday of the months at The Bikini Beach Boutique and Spa in Palma, Paseo Mallorca 10 For more info and private sessions please contact: an@thebirthcoach.eu and check out my site: www.thebirthcoach.eu

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during which he explained that: “The concept of the brand came after the birth of my son, Alfredo. It’s then that I reflected upon the world we would leave to the next generation and my frustration with the excessive use of the world’s natural resources.”

As Ecoalf’s fashion-forward apparel is not only good news for our future but is also an influencers’ favourite, it has quickly become all the rage. The innovative Spanish brand has won oceans of prizes, such as a Condé Nast Traveler award for their ocean-waste sneaker, a Peta Award for their 100% VEGAN Collection FELDER, the Vocento Award for "The best business values", a Land Rover Award (category of "Technology and Innovation") and a European Environment Award, to name but a few examples. Ecoalf flagship stores are located in Malaga, Madrid, Berlin and Barcelona. However, environmentally conscious fashionistas won’t have to travel overseas (and increase their personal carbon footprint!) as Palma’s ‘own’ Rialto Living stock a large selection of Ecoalf’s latest styles. What’s more, the store recently hosted a talk* by its founder, Javier Goyeneche,

Ecoalf’s style-laden garments are made using marine debris that have been fished out of our waters. This means that you can revel in the thrill of purchasing an envy-inducing new outfit and are effectively helping clean up our waters at the same time. Seriously, ladies, what’s not to love about that? * Rialto Living regularly hosts inspiring talks on a wide range of topics. If you want to hear what they’ve got planned next, sign up to Rialto Living’s newsletter via their website at www. rialtoliving.com Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of 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. ______________________________________ Photos © Sofia Winghamre & Ecoalf Rialto Living C. Sant Feliu 3, Palma ( +34) 971 71 33 31 www.rialtoliving.com

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Never ever throw any guest food away or give to the crew after a lunch or dinner service until you are absolutely sure that the meal is completely finished. The same goes for desserts, always keep some aside until one day later in case the guests ask for it the next day. 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?

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cookbook, especially for the biscuits and gravy recipe which is one of my all-time favorite guilty pleasures.

What are you doing / where are you working right now?

What 3 kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

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Stick Blender, Vacuum Pack Machine, Japanese Mandolin. What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley?

Who is your food hero (dead or alive) and why? David Chang because he has brought Asian cuisine to the Western World and has largely been one of the most outstanding influences in Asian Fusion cuisine worldwide. I have eaten at two of the Momofuku restaurants in New York and I have to say that they were two of the most memorable meals I have had in my life. Also, because Asian Fusion is one of my favorite cuisines to cook and his food inspires me. What three ingredients could you not live without? Garlic, Olive Oil and Salt What are your three favorite cookbooks and why? • All of the Yotam Ottolenghi books are amazing, I find his food to be very fresh with a focus on the ingredients and making them shine as opposed to masking the natural flavours. • Gyoza The Ultimate Dumpling Cookbook by Paradise Yamamoto because who doesn’t love dumplings! • Nashville Eats by Jennifer Justus, I purchased this book at the beginning of this year when Daniel (my husband) and I went on a trip to Nashville and after eating all of the amazing Southern Food I simply had to have the

Vacuum Pack Machine. What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients?

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, no provisioning agents at all, a very limited supply of fresh fruit and vegetables which would arrive once a week on a container and go to the only supermarket on the island where I would then have to go to purchase fresh provisions for the yacht guests. The best advice I have is to ask the locals in remote locations where they go to buy their provisions, also, use social media to ask if anyone else has been to that place before as they might be able to share some really useful tips and advice. What is the hardest part of your job?

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Figuring out guests likes and dislikes, using preference sheets that are usually not correctly filled out if at all.

What would you say are some of the most under rated ingredients?

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

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Sustainability, I say this because if we as chefs do not all work towards a common goal of sustaining our food sources, then soon some of these sources will no longer exist and species will become extinct. If this happens, the meals we can produce will become vastly limited and I would even say dull and uninteresting. Therefore, we all have a responsibility to only make use of sustainable food sources.

What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far? Homemade Black Seed Bread If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why? Ferran Adrià or Heston Blumenthal because every meal would be a complete surprise with theatrics and unusual taste sensations. What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)? Depends on my mood, but Spotify is definitely my best friend, I always have music playing even during charter but at a much lower volume. Best galley tip/hack?

What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos? I think stereotyping or generalisations are always a dangerous thing to do. Putting a certain group of people into one box is not accurate and unfair. I think every chef should be taken at face value and assumptions should not be made that every chef is a prima donna with a big ego. Being a chef most certainly requires confidence in oneself and your abilities however there is a fine line between confidence and being egotistical. I truly believe

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that I am not a prima donna with a big ego and always have something new to learn. Every day I am still learning and believe that when I stop learning then something is very wrong. As a chef you are constantly growing and if you believe that you know it all, then in my opinion, you should pack your knives away and try your hand at a different career. Staying humble and being grounded is something which I focus on and truly try my best to not become egotistical and arrogant. What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements? This is a very loaded question and I may offend some people with my answer but here goes; over the last few years, in general, the sense of entitlement from new crew joining the industry has definitely increased, and the reason why I mention this as my opening statement is because my attitude towards crew dietary requirements is that if someone is genuinely allergic to a type of food, then I will go out of my way to take care of their dietary needs, however if it is not a genuine allergy then I do feel that there is no place for special dietary “wants” on any boat that only has one chef, especially on charter. I say this because it is hard enough to keep on top of guests’ dietary requirements which sometimes change daily, then adding special crew dietary “wants” on top of that becomes ridiculous. When there is a crew/sous chef the situation is entirely different. I’m not saying that crew with dietary requirements should not work onboard yachts however an adjustment in dietary “wants” when working on yachts is necessary, if it is not a legitimate allergy.

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for food and cooking or not. Many things can be taught but passion cannot. What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment? Reduce the use of single use plastics as much as possible. What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage? What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook? Baby Camel and deep-fried grasshoppers Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of? Very recently we had a charter onboard and one of the guests from Israel requested shakshuka for breakfast which I made and then they proceeded to order it every day for breakfast for the next week, and told me that it was the best shakshuka they had ever had, including places in Israel that they had eaten it. When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good? I usually go on my gut feeling as there is no real way to know if a chef is any good before they have cooked for you. References are very important, and I always contact their references. I also take special note of how they talk about food as this gives me a good indication as to whether they have a passion

Portion control (and where possible recycle leftovers to be used again for crew) If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be? I have always wanted to be a chef since I was 12 years old and have never really thought about being anything else to be honest; maybe I would want to be an airplane pilot?

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fine workmanship, and design. Both linen and cotton are natural fibres. Linen comes from the flax plant, which grows in the cooler climates of western and northern Europe. Cotton comes from the cotton plant, which grows in hot, humid climates throughout the world. Both fabrics are highly absorbent, durable, and become softer with use.

CHOOSING TABLE LINENS Table linens are essential for setting the right tone to your event and they can really transform a space. They will add a touch of elegance and class to your table setting. A backyard picnic, teatime on a terrace, weekend breakfast or formal dinner – all feel more special, more festive and elegant when clean and crisp cloth tablecloths, napkins, runners are used. Choosing table linen is a serious undertaking and an investment – you pay not only for a piece of cloth but for your mood, the atmosphere and this classy feeling you get when the setting for the mealtime is so elegant. Table linens should be made of soft, natural fibres – linen or cotton. You can purchase synthetic ones but the feel to the touch and overall impression is far from the best possible. Table linens made from linen are very absorbent and also long-lasting and have the most luxurious feel and appearance. Linen fibre does not become shiny when exposed to an iron’s heat. Linen and Egyptian cotton are widely considered the finest materials for table linens because of their long, durable fibres. Fine linens are characterized by a combination of beautiful materials, expert construction,

There are some subtle differences, however. Linen feels lighter and crisper and becomes whiter with use. It is also highly absorbent and lint-free. Cotton feels more substantial and is will shrink more than linen. When decision of the material is made, think of the colour of your tablecloth and other table linen pieces. Should you like more formal look, choose plain white, off white or ivory table linen. If you’d like to go with colour, choose a set that goes with the décor of your place but doesn’t overwhelm it. Think of your plates and dishes – coordinate the colours! I certainly would recommend choosing table linen set made of linen. The look of the table dressed with pure linen tablecloth is remarkable. The fabric itself creates luxurious atmosphere. And if several linen runners and linen napkins are added – you get a royal table and festive atmosphere at once! Linen table linen in not only durable, absorbent, easy care – it is also so gorgeous! Thanks to modern technologies, the fabric is prewashed during production process and make extremely soft and nice to touch linen napkins, tablecloths, runners etc. The colours are exquisite – all shades are to fall in love with – from pale pink to vivid aqua. Please feel free and do not hesitate to contact me for advice or questions. ______________________________________ First Luxury - Gwendolyn Frankefort gwendolyn@firstluxury.es (+34) 652 423 231 Instagram firstluxurypalma

LINEN CARE 1. Act Fast The quicker you can treat a stain the better the chance you have of getting it out. Timely treatment will prevent stains setting into the fibres of your linen. Use a suitable enzyme-based spot treatment and apply gently to the mark, without rubbing. Don’t be tempted to use chlorine bleach as this will damage the fabric and can cause yellowing. It is useful to test a new product on a hidden area of your linen to check that it doesn’t remove the colour or cause unsightly marks. 2. Soak Fill a large pan with hot water, or put the linen into your washing machine and allow it to fill with hot water, and soak overnight. 3. Wash Being mindful of your item’s care instructions, wash on a short cycle in the machine, or gently hand wash if it is not machine-washable. 4. Dry Line drying is best if you can, as the sun will add its bleaching power. Remember to dry shaped items flat to prevent them being stretched. Tumble drying, if your care instructions permit, is fine but can cause any residual stain to be fixed in by the heat. 5. Store If you like your linen napkins creasefree, resist the urge to iron them now. They are better off being rolled and stored, then swiftly ironed before use. Store linens flat if you can, rather than folded. Ironing can be useful if there are candle wax stains that haven’t come out: once you’ve scraped off as much wax as possible, blot with blotting paper and iron over the top to remove any leftover wax. If you are storing precious family heirloom linens, secure in a sealed bag and throw in a lavender pouch to keep them fresh. Now all you have to do is set a beautiful table, rustle up some delicious food and get ready to share a meal with some loved ones or new friends.

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CREW FOOD MENU Choose Daily from: • 3 Freshly Prepared Meals including accompaniments • 2 Healthy Salads • 2 Sandwich & Wrap Options Meal Deals: • Sandwich Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €19.50 • Salad Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €22.50 • Weekly & Monthly Orders win Crew Treats Delicioso Lazy Gourmet Frozen Meals: • Large 8 Portion Lazy Gourmet Meals €55 - €60 • Plus 16 individual dishes and range of accompaniments Here are just a few of our new dishes for you to try this winter: Fresh Dishes delivered with all the accompaniments €13.50: • Pork Fillet Medallions with a Dijon Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Carrots • Smoked Salmon, Broccoli, Pea & Pasta Bake topped with Breadcrumbs & Gruyere Cheese • Tandoori Marinated Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice & Naan Bread Salads served with Bread Roll & Butter €13.50: • Chicken Salad with Broccoli, Beetroot, Walnuts, Lambs Lettuce + Pesto Dressing • Rainbow Slaw Salad (Red/White Cabbage, Carrot, Kale, Pumpkin Seeds), Caesar Dressing made with 0% Natural Yoghurt • Quinoa, Spinach, Chickpea, Olive, Feta, Peppers, Olive Oil & Balsamic (V) Sandwiches & Wraps Meal Deal incl. fruit and drink €8.50 • Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce with Crispy Slaw • Cajun Chicken & Cheddar Cheese with Spicy Tomato Relish • Brie with Salad & Cranberry Sauce

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Delicioso are reinventing crew food with their latest menu launching on 7th October. Coinciding with the start of the busy yard period, Delicioso are offering a wide range of different choices and options to feed hungry crews. New to this menu are – Sharing Platters e.g. Mexican Fajitas and Jacket Potatoes with a range of toppings allowing crew to sit and eat together and ´Choose your own Protein Salad´ giving options for vegan, meat or fish lovers to create their perfect salad. As well as serving their very popular range of sandwiches, wraps, salads, main course dishes and frozen Lazy Gourmet meals for watchkeepers or crossings. All crew food is now delivered in biodegradable or recyclable packaging in their efforts to reduce the use of plastic in the Yachting Industry. __________________________________________________________ For latest menu: www.deli-delicioso.com (+34) 971 699 221

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brief cooking is essential and also preserves crispness, colour, and reduces the loss of nutrients that will leach into the cooking water when vegetables are overcooked. Cauliflower may turn yellow in alkaline water. For a more attractive colour, add a tablespoon of milk or lemon juice to the water. Do not cook cauliflower in aluminium or iron pots. The chemical compounds in cauliflower will react with the aluminium and turn the vegetable yellow. While in an iron pot, it will turn a brown or blue-green colour. Both are not great food colours, so take care. At our restaurant we focus a lot of attention on vegetarian food and we offer a seven-course degustation menu encompassing the best seasonal vegetables from the market. Right now, we are a serving a roasted and spiced cauliflower dish that we then lightly smoke. It’s a complex dish that really treats this humble vegetable with the respect it deserves; the end results are just amazing too. This month’s recipe is a slightly simpler version for you to try at home. It’s super easy to prepare and truly delicious…who needs meat?

HIPSTER’S CHOICE It’s hard to believe that the humble cauliflower is now deemed to be trendy and so much in vogue that the once-unfancied brassica has usurped kale as the hipster vegetable of choice. But is it really that surprising? For a vegetable it’s endlessly versatile and makes a great centrepiece. You can sauté it and blend it to add smoothness in sauces and a creamy texture to soups, but I love to simply roast it. Roasting isn't usually the first cooking method you think of for cauliflower, but the results are quite delicious. It can be cut into thick slices and tossed with a little olive oil or butter, some fresh herbs and finished in the oven or roasted whole. It may just be a regular, humble, garden cauliflower, but there's something really exciting about seeing it come out of the oven whole. I often flavour mine with lemon, chilli and cumin and a deep browning occurs in the oven that results in a sweet, nutty flavour. It really does make a beautiful edible centrepiece to hack away at, cutting chunks off the main stem, throughout your meal. As a kid I couldn’t stand the sight of cauliflower on my plate and the odorous smell was enough to put me off cauliflower for a lifetime. Badly, over-cooked vegetables are unpleasant at the best of times, but cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage are probably the worst offenders. It’s such a shame as these vegetables are wonderful ingredients when cooked with a little love and if you’re still haunted by the ghosts of your old school dinners, its time to think again and get back to Brassicas. Go for cauliflowers with pure white heads with no discolouration, and crisp green leaves. The colour of the base is a good indication of how recently it's been picked - the whiter, the fresher. Most cauliflowers are white, but it's also possible to find green and purple varieties, as well as the sweeter Romanesco cauliflower, with its distinctive pointed florets. Cauliflower is a truly versatile vegetable and marries well with cheese, almonds, anchovies, bacon and saffron. Like all brassicas, cauliflower smells very unpleasant if overcooked, so

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON, CHILLI & CUMIN This is a great vegan alternative and a delicious side or main course. Ingredients (serves 4) 1 large cauliflower (about 900 g) 4 tbsp olive oil 1 red chilli, de-seeded & finely chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice Grated zest of ½ lemon 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 garlic clove, crushed A handful of chopped parsley Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5. Mix all the olive oil, spices, garlic, chilli, lemon juice and zest in a bowl until well combined. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Trim the base of the cauliflower to remove any green leaves and the woody stem. Rub the marinade all over the cauliflower, then place on a lined baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Baste the cauliflower 2-3 times with the cooking juices during the cooking process. We don’t like our cauliflower super soft, just al dente, but feel free to bake it longer if you want. Top the whole roasted cauliflower with some finely chopped parsley, a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkling of sea salt. Serve immediately.

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becomes irritated very quickly and has no patience at work. She confides in you one day over lunch that she has been having a lot of trouble sleeping, sometimes waking up with nightmares about the accident. She is also finding herself very frightened when she drives now. She avoids driving when possible and this has had a major impact on her job, shopping for the boat, not to mention her social life .In spite of an ever-increasing number of symptoms and her increasing withdrawal over time, Sarah hasn't spoken to her doctor about this, and tells you that you are the first person she has talked to about it. She was raised to believe you need to deal with your own problems and that needing outside help is a sign of weakness.

ANXIETY AND HOW TO TREAT IT Hi everyone, in this issue we discuss Anxiety and Traumatic events. You'll learn about: • The signs and symptoms, risk factors and effective interventions for anxiety disorders • The importance of early intervention for anxiety problems • The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan for anxiety problems. • Physical symptoms Imagine Sarah, a crew member, is suffering from troublesome anxiety. She is sitting on the dock, outside the vessel, and seems to need a moment to collect herself. When you talk to her, she describes some physical symptoms of anxiety. What are the physiological signs and symptoms of anxiety? Cardiovascular: pounding heart, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, blushing. Respiratory: rapid breathing or shortness of breath, feelings of suffocating Neurological: dizziness, headache, sweating, tingling and numbness. Gastrointestinal: choking, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. Muscular: muscle aches and pains, restlessness, tremors and shaking.

Importance of early intervention Just as with depressive disorders, it is important that anxiety disorders are recognised and treated early because they can have a major impact on a person's subsequent life .If anxiety disorders are not treated when they first begin, the person is more likely to have a range of adverse outcomes in life such as: • Depression • Alcohol or drug problems • Suicide attempts • Lower educational achievement. Let's talk about Sarah... Sarah is twenty-eight years old. She was brought up in rural South Africa, she went to University in her closest city and 2 years ago moved to Mallorca and joined the boat, where you both work. She found moving overseas a little overwhelming, and still does 2 years later. She is now living alone, which has also been a major adjustment, as she craves reassurance when she is worrying excessively. Three months ago, Sarah was in a car accident. At the time she was afraid for her life, and for the lives of the people in the other car. The accident was not her fault, and though neither car could be repaired no one was seriously injured. Lately Sarah has not been performing at the level she is expected to, although she has been working extremely long hours to try to make up for it. You've heard that she

Besides, the symptoms are often physical, and a recent check up showed she was physically healthy. Sarah tells you that three times in the last year (including once before her car accident) she has experienced something very strange. Her heart rate seems to alter suddenly, her breathing becomes rapid and shallow, her fingers and toes tingle and her head begins to hurt badly. The symptoms all come on very rapidly and last for about ten minutes – they seem to stop once she escapes from wherever she is and finds some place quiet and private to hide. Although Sarah doesn't want to think too much about it, she suspects they might have been panic attacks – she knows someone who has experienced similar problems before. Where to begin? Talking with Sarah about her difficulties. The approach that is helpful to someone with troublesome anxiety is very similar to that for someone experiencing depression – We looked at this in the previous Islander Magazine Issue, where I discussed Depression. The key points are: Approach the person about your concerns about their anxiety. Find a suitable time and space where you both feel comfortable. If the person does not initiate a conversation with you about how they are feeling, you should say something to them. Respect the person's privacy and confidentiality. Having listened to Sarah talk about her car accident and her symptoms of panic, you begin to suspect she may have an underlying anxiety problem. How would you go about discussing it with her? Can you spend

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some time with her right now and have a discussion? If work is pressing, you might need to ask her if she can talk again later. Are there a lot of people around who might overhear? This might make it hard for her to continue to talk openly once you've asked about feeling anxious . Is she currently feeling very rushed or upset? You might encourage her to try again when she is feeling a little more calm. You are particularly concerned about Sarah today. She just doesn't seem to be herself. She appears to be avoiding contact and conversation with anyone, and although she is working hard, she seems to be unfocused. When she has to talk briefly with you, she seems angry and irritated. Question: Consider how and when you might broach the topic of your concerns with Sarah. How would you do this?

Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis.

Imagine that you've approached Sarah. The next thing is to assess and assist with any crisis. What could the crises be?

The initial task is to approach the person, look out for any crises and assist the person to deal with them. The key points are to: Approach the person with your concerns about their mental health problem. Find a suitable time and space where you both feel comfortable. If the person does not initiate a conversation with you about how they are feeling, you should say something to them. Respect the person's privacy and confidentiality. Look out for any indications the person may be in crisis. Possible crises are that: The person may harm themselves (e.g. by attempting suicide, by using substances to become intoxicated, or by engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury);The person experiences extreme distress (e.g. such as a panic attack, a reaction to a traumatic event or a severe psychotic state);

The main crises associated with anxiety are:

Action 2: Listen non-judgmentally

Panic attacks and Traumatic events.

Listening to the person is a very important action. When listening, it is important to set aside any judgments made about the person or their situation, and avoid expressing those judgments. Most people who are experiencing distressing emotions and thoughts want to be listened to empathetically before being offered options and resources that may help them. When listening non-judgmentally, the first aider adopts certain attitudes and uses verbal and non-verbal listening skills that: Allow the listener to really hear and understand what is being said to them, and make it easier for the other person to feel they can talk freely about their problems without being judged .It is important to listen non-judgmentally at all times when providing mental health first aid.

It's best if you can continue the conversation right away, but this might not be easy if you are both busy, or if there are other people present. You may need to ask if she would be willing to talk to you later. If Sarah is unwilling to talk just then, it can be helpful to say something that will encourage her to talk another time, for example, "I care, and I'd like to try to help", "Dealing with this might make other aspects of your life easier", or "If you don't want to talk to me about this, it would be good for you to think who else might be good to talk to." Assess and assist with any crisis

People with anxiety disorders are also at increased risk of suicidal thoughts, and of engaging in suicidal behaviours or non-suicidal self-injury. This issue will teach about panic attacks, then traumatic events. Panic attack facts One crisis associated with anxiety is panic attacks. In order to help Sarah and to assess whether she is having a panic attack, you'll need to know some basic facts. Sarah's panic attack. You notice Sarah slip into an empty meeting room one day, and you follow her. She is trembling, shaking and looks very distressed. She seems to be struggling to breathe and puts her hand up to her heart. As she does so, you begin to worry that she is having a heart attack. When you ask if she is experiencing chest pain, she shakes her head. Because you know Sarah is prone to feeling anxious, you ask if she thinks she might be having a panic attack and she admits that she does. "I've had a few this year," she says. What is the first thing you should do according to the guidelines for assisting someone who is experiencing a panic attack?

Action 3: Give support and information Once a person with a mental health problem has felt listened to, it can be easier for the first aider to offer support and information. The support to offer at the time includes emotional support, such as empathising with how they feel and giving them the hope of recovery, and practical help with tasks that may seem overwhelming at the moment. Also, the first aider can ask the person if they would like some information about mental health problems. Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help.

The first aider can also tell a person about any options available to them for help and support. A person with mental health problems will generally have a better recovery with appropriate professional help. However, they may not know about the various options that are available to them, such as medication, counselling or psychological therapy, support for family members, assistance with vocational and educational goals, and assistance with income and accommodation. Action 5: Encourage other supports Encourage the person to use self-help strategies and to seek the support of family, friends and others. Other people who have experienced mental health problems can also provide valuable help in the person's recovery. Traumatic Events & Anxiety Now, we will discuss a common cause for anxiety in yachting, & globally, traumatic events. Mass traumatic events. Mass traumatic events are those that affect large numbers of people. They include: Severe environmental events (such as hurricanes, fires and floods); Large Accidents; Acts of war and terrorism; Mass shootings. In addition to the general principles for helping someone after a traumatic event there are extra considerations for a 'mass traumatic event'. For example, Richard is a Bosun. One morning you notice Richard arriving late into work, looking pale and distressed. You ask him what is wrong and he tells you he just witnessed a cyclist colliding with a bus. The cyclist was badly injured and there was a lot of blood. Richard stayed until an ambulance arrived but he doesn't know if the cyclist survived. Richard is shaking and asks you "How can I find how out if he made it? What hospital would he be in?" Witnessing this accident was a traumatic event for Richard. To assist: Sit down with Richard and ask him how he is. Let him know you care and will help if you can. Ask him what could help him. Give him truthful information and admit that you lack information if you can't answer his questions. Talking to Richard at the time of the incident.

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When talking to someone like Richard who has just experienced a traumatic event: Do • Show you understand and care. Ask them how they'd like to be helped • Speak clearly • Repeat yourself several times if necessary. Don't • Use clinical and technical language • Communicate as a superior or expert. Richard - a week later Many people are fearful of talking with someone who has experienced a trauma because they think they'll make it worse. Others think it is important that people talk about their experiences. So, over the next couple of days, Richard still seems to be somewhat distressed, jumpy and a bit irritable. In the weeks or months to come encourage Richard to tell others when he needs or wants something, rather than assume others will know what he wants. Also encourage him to identify sources of support, including loved ones and friends, but remember that it is important to respect his need to be alone at times. Richard over coming months You've helped Richard through the immediate aftermath of the traumatic event, showing him that you care and respecting his needs. Discourage Richard from using negative coping strategies such as: • Working too hard • Using alcohol or other drugs • Engaging in self-destructive behaviour. Encourage Richard to: • Take care of himself. • Get plenty of rest if he feels tired. • Do things that feel good to him (e.g. read, exercise, watch television). • Think about any coping strategies he has successfully used in the past & use them again. • Respect Richard's need to talk (or not talk) Be aware that Richard may suddenly or unexpectedly remember details of the event, and may or may not wish to discuss these details. If this happens, the general principles for helping someone after a traumatic event in the Action plan above using the steps 1 to 5. Encourage professional help if needed. After four weeks, some return to normal functioning is expected. You should encourage Richard to seek professional help if, for four weeks or more, after the trauma: He still feels very upset or fearful. He is unable to escape intense, ongoing distressing feelings. His important relationships are suffering as a result of the trauma. He feels jumpy or has nightmares because of or about the trauma. He can't stop thinking about the trauma. He is unable to enjoy life at all as a result of the trauma. Richard recovers well. You make a point of taking Richard to lunch one day several weeks later. He tells you he's feeling much better. He

thanks you for your genuine care at the time of the accident, and says it made a big difference to him at the time.

• The person is engaging in non-suicidal selfinjury. • Intervention, treatment and support

Anxiety Disorders

These health professionals can provide help:

What is an anxiety disorder? Everyone experiences anxiety at some time. An anxiety disorder differs from normal anxiety in the following ways:

GPs, Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychiatrists, Mental health nurses, Allied health professionals such as occupational therapists and social workers.

• It is more severe. • It is long lasting. • It interferes with the person's work, other activities or relationships.

Evidence-based disorders:

Anxiety can show in a variety of ways: Prevalence of anxiety The percentage of people aged 18 or over with an anxiety disorder in the previous year varies between 5.3% and 18.2% in developed countries. Anxiety disorders are around twice as common in women as in men, similarly to mood disorders. Anxiety disorders often cooccur with mood disorders and substance use disorders. People who are most at risk are those who: • Have a more sensitive emotional nature. • Tend to see the world as threatening. • Have a history of anxiety in childhood or adolescence, including marked shyness • Are female ,Have alcohol use problems • Experience a traumatic event. • Family factors that increase risk: A difficult childhood • A family background which involves poverty or a lack of job skills • A family history of anxiety disorders • Parental alcohol use problems • Separation and divorce. Intervention, treatment and support Crises that may be associated with anxiety are: • The person goes into an extreme level of anxiety and experiences a panic attack. • The person has experienced a traumatic event. • The person has suicidal thoughts & behaviours.

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Psychological therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and behaviour therapy. Medical treatments such an antidepressant medications. Complementary therapies and lifestyle changes such as relaxation training can be beneficial. As we have seen, anxiety disorders are characterized by a variety of symptoms. One of the most common is excessive and intrusive worrying that disrupts daily functioning. Other signs include agitation, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, tense muscles and trouble sleeping. Recurring panic attacks may indicate panic disorder, fearing and avoiding social situations could indicate social anxiety disorder and extreme phobias could be a sign of specific phobia disorders. Regardless of which type of anxiety you or your colleague may have, there are many solutions you can use to help relieve using the Action steps above and recommending to work with a licensed healthcare professional, who understands Yachting and the unique traits of our industry. Please consider enrolling in a Mental health First Aid Course, making Mental Health First Aid a norm on your vessel and remember to get your hands on the list of qualified and recommended Practitioners the Life is for Living group have readily available and make it available to all crew. Remember... Together we rise. ______________________________________ Amanda Hewson RN (BHsc Nurs/Nut, MIPH) www.msos.org.uk

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The October air is a little more crisp, and we’re finally packing away our flip flops and swimsuits in favour of warmer layers. Autumn is one of the best times of year on the island as we’re able to venture outdoors for some hiking, and explore the island at more comfortable temperatures. Wishing you an amazing October, The Nourish Team. x __________________________________________________________

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Shop Seasonal Autumn fruits and veges are now abundant, and with cooler weather we’re starting to enjoy more warming foods. It’s the season for broccoli and cauliflower and these cruciferous vegetables are naturally high in B-vitamins, and contain antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer. They are also high in fibre to enhance weight loss and digestion, and choline which is essential for learning and memory. We love to blend them into delicious, filling soups, or make a tasty side dish by tossing the florets in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, then roasting at a high heat for 15-20 minutes until tender and the edges start to brown and crisp up. Yum! For our sweet fix we love persimmons at this time of year. Persimmons are high in important vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C and B, potassium and manganese. We love incorporating this bright fruit into a tasty salad of pear, baby spinach, feta, and toasted pecans. Drizzle with olive oil and aged balsamic

vinegar. Enjoy as a sweet yet nutrient dense dish. Your Body is a Temple Have you been to Temple in Santa Catalina yet? If not, you’re missing out! This gorgeous café specialises in healthy plant based food that doesn’t compromise on flavour. Try a delicious energising acai bowl, a toast loaded with delectable goodies, homemade tarts and quiches, or perhaps one of their drool worthy vegan beyond burgers. Once your hunger is satiated peruse their spiritual boutique where you will find all sorts of wonderful things such as white sage smudge sticks, the Dr Bronners range of organic personal care products, coconut bowls, curcuma soaps, crystals and much more. You will find Temple in the heart of Santa Catalina, Palma at Carrer Pou, 24.

MOVE & EXPLORE Get Moving with some Furry Friends Do you like animals, have a little spare time, and want to have some fun while getting a good dose of outdoor exercise? Then you´re the ideal volunteer at SOS Animal in Calvia. Head along to the refuge to walk the dogs or play with the cats, kittens, dogs or puppies. They need their exercise too and will be ecstatic to see you! You don’t need to commit to regular visits (although we guarantee you’ll want to). The refuge is located at Camino Sa Canera, 11, 07181 Calvià and you can contact them on 670 02 29 63 or at info@sos-animal-mallorca. org to find out how you can assist. Alternatively, if you have no means of transport there is a group called Palma Dogs which is run by yacht crew for yacht crew and dedicated to walking ownerless dogs in local pounds and refuges every Saturday morning. The dogs get much needed love and exercise, and shelter owners get the help they deserve. Find out more by visiting https://www.facebook.com/palmadogs/.

Mental health and self-care are increasingly important topics in the yachting industry. With so many yachties living on our beautiful island, Coaching Palma and Sixth Sense Mallorca have joined forces to create a ‘Reset & Recharge’ retreat for professional yacht crew that will run from 11-13 October. Unwind after a busy season with this combined wellness, coaching, and yoga retreat surrounded by nature in a beautiful 17th-century finca in the middle of the Tramuntana Mountains. Imagine starting your next season fresh, stress-free and rejuvenated. Find out more or make your booking by contacting Sabrina at sabrina@ coachingpalma.com or on +34 605 297 900, or Morgane at sixthsensemallorca@gmail.com or + 34 693 010 407. Prices are 675€ per person for shared accommodation – based on double occupancy (bring a friend or make a new one!), or 845€ per person for private accommodation. Escapada Escapes The end of the season marks a chance to finally make some time just for you. Escapada’s Health & Healing Escape from 8-12 November fits the bill perfectly for this. Set in their gorgeous 500 year old finca hidden in the Mallorcan countryside, this all-inclusive retreat for women of all ages will be focusing on natural treatments, nourishing food, mindful movement, and mental and physical wellness. Celebrating women of all ages and stages of life you will be pampered 24/7 to make sure you fully unwind and relax, receiving all the care & attention you need. Bookings are now also open for their upcoming Winter Immunity Boost retreat. This 4-day retreat from 13-17 November is aimed to reboot your body, reset your mind and get you ready for winter ahead. From Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic treatments to roaring fire yoga, Escapada promises an escape designed exactly for your body and its needs. Bring a friend and quote ‘Nourish’ to receive 15% off a shared room at either of these retreats! Contact Escapada at info@ escapadaretreat.com to reserve your place.

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Some medical conditions will predispose a risk of gout, particularly those affecting the filtration ability of the kidneys for example; kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, obesity, high cholesteral, psoriasis … Some medications are known to increase the risk of gout such as chemotherapy agents, diuretics, beta blockers, low dose aspirin and niacin. TREATMENT

GOUT (CRYSTAL ARTHRITIS) Gout is most commonly known as a disorder of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint of the foot. In other words, the base of the big toe where you would find another problem known as a “Bunion”. Gout is not however a bunion (though often mistaken as such) A bunion is related to osteoarthritis and attributed to wear and tear whereas gout is a metabolic problem. This means that the body is having difficulty in metabolising what is being ingested resulting in high levels of uric acid in the blood which then turns into microscopic crystals. Uric acid is a salt made up from carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen also known as Ammonium Acid Urate and is created when the body breaks down chemicals called purines and which is expelled from the body when having a pee. The problem is that some people have difficulty in metabolising the urate such that it cannot be excreted and so it collects in some joints, particularly the big toe, elbow and knee. Gout is more common in men over the age of

40 years with 90% suffering initial symptoms in the big toe. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS In it´s acute phase, a gouty toe will become swollen and red and extremely tender. The pain comes on quickly and can appear to be worse at night. The skin around the toe is inflamed and appears tight and shiny.

Initially the problem will be managed medically to end recent acute attacks and also to prevent further attacks. This is commonly done using non steroidal antinflammatories, Colchicine and intra-articular cortisone injection. The Doctor will also look toward reducing the high uric acid level in the blood which is done through medication and diet. Allopurinol (aka Zyloprim) may be prescribed, avoiding foods high in purine, reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing water intake. PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

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

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

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

CAUSES Foods which are high in purines can increase the level of uric acid in the blood such as red meats, offal (kidney, liver and heart) and shellfish. Large quantities of beer, spirits and fortified wines such as port and sherry are also known to raise the level.

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So, this month I took a trip out of town to Puigpunient. A sleepy little village sitting neatly between the mountains with Galilea separating Calvia side and on the other side - Esporles. This is one of my fave biking areas - exceptional road biking and I am sure very good mountain biking too - something I have yet to try here. Both these excursions make for a great day at the weekend if you include a leisurely coffee and a nice late lunch or brunch.

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ROAD BIKE: Start from Palma up over military hill / Coll de Creu is one of my fave ways to leave Palma. A beautiful road especially early morning or late in the day. Follow to Calvia, Galilea, then Puigpunient (lunch or brunch) and back into town. The perfect after work route or quick weekend peddle. it’s about 2.5 hours at a moderate pace and fills your eyeballs with quintessential Mallorca countryside. If you want to make it longer and more beautiful when you hit Puig. go straight across the T junction in the pueblo and head up over the hill that takes you to Esporles and then back into town - I love this climb - its stunning and so is the ensuing descent. HIKE: It’s a quick mountain run or a bit longer if you hike but parking up behind Puigpunient you can then walk to the summit of Galtazo - it should only take about 2.5 hours. I have done it on numerous occasions and whilst being fairly straight forward … sometimes I forget where to catch the start…. which has led to me scooting up the wrong summit - being laughed at by climbers … and then almost losing my car but that’s another story. Make sure you get the correct start point and you will be fine. (I know where it is now!!!) NB It should be noted that times are only a rough estimate. it is all dependent on if you are on a ´balls to the wall´ or just a ´jolly scenic´.

YOUR NO EXCUSE WORKOUT Build your arms on or off board the boat with just your own body weight. Try these two exercises in amongst a program or stand alone: 1. Body up: Start in a plank position on your elbows with your forearms shoulderwidth apart. Put your palms on the floor and extend your body upwards, ensuring your torso remains straight throughout. Lower your body slowly to the starting position and repeat (hands stay on the floor all the time). Reps: 10-15; Sets: 3, Rest: 60 secs

Lilys Cafe Puigpunyent Stunning little cafe on your right as you approach the crossroads coming from Palma into the village. They do breakfast and lunch but close at 15.00. It is lovely outside and really beautifully bright if you prefer to be in. I love the quiche and salad (very thin pastry on the quiche). Also, the Roasted vegetables and goats’ cheese is very good. They do juices, smoothies and lots of bowls of things great for after a long bike ride or hike to replenish those glycogen stores - along with more full-on style meals. I had to go - my whippet is called Lilly! Here she is with Piet the Carpenter getting stuck in! PS Organic Rose is very quaffable.

2. Incline push-ups: Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart on a bed or a chair, with your feet planted on the floor. Bend your arms and lower your body until your chest touches the bench. Push your body back up to the starting position. Engage your core throughout. Reps: 10-15; Sets: 3, Rest: 60 secs

KATIE HANDYSIDE PERSONAL TRAINING & NUTRITION I am a fully qualified Personal / Group Training instructor and Sports Nutritionalist as well as a Health and Fitness Journalist based in Palma since 2006. I had a training studio in STP for over 5 years where I worked with numerous yacht crew but today, I have refined my services to Mobile Training. I have worked with racing sail teams in Porto Cervo, aboard Superyachts for the owners. I have done Personalised Training, Group Training and Nutritional Plans for literally 1000´s of yacht crew along with organising outdoors excursions. I have completed every triathlon and bike sportif on the island over the last 10+ years and now focus on weight training, mountain runs and hikes. I have competed in everything from obstacle course racing, bike sportifs and triathlon to jungle trekking ,sea swims and canoeing. My work is my passion. Do you want to feel great about yourself? My mission is to support you in achieving a healthier lifestyle, having more energy and a body you feel great in. Do check out my other articles on IG and FB where I refer to Nutritional and Exercise protocols to keep you young, energised and kicking butt! Please give me a like and share and help me to make time to give you new information regularly. • Find out your genetic response to nutrition and exercise • Organise a personal training and nutrition session • Book your individual exercise assessment and nutritional overhaul • Reserve a group training • Find out about an outdoor excursion Katie Handyside - Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com

BREAKING NEWS "2 diet drinks a day are enough to raise the risk of early death" - Drinking diet drinks (with artificial sweeteners) is apparently more harmful than drinking drinks with lots of sugar. Consuming artificially sweetened drinks every day increases the chance of dying young by approximately 25% - are the results of a study led by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of more than 450,000 people in Europe. The research is the third study this year and the largest to date to find links between diet drinks and early death.

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DEDUCTIBILITY OF TICKETS According to Spanish Law applicable for business and entrepreneurial all necessary expenses incurred in producing income may be in general deducted from gross income to arrive at taxable income. However, if you or your company have suffered a tax inspection you will know that those expenses reflected in tickets – but not in proper invoices - such us travel expenses, flight tickets, taxi, parking, restaurants, etc. were

automatically rejected by the tax inspector without discussion.

in which the recipient of such services is not even identified.

Theoretically, deductibility of those justified expenses with tickets was admitted provided they are related to the economic activity. The Tax Administration considered that the deductibility of the expenses was conditioned, among other requirements, by the fact of being conveniently justified by means of the original of the invoice or equivalent document and registered in the books-registry and accounts.

The Court understands that there should be no obstacle to consider deductible those expenses justified with tickets when they respond effectively to the usual professional or commercial activity of the taxpayer, accredited by him. The Court also remarks that the Tax Authority may not remain in a purely formal rejection and must offer any further justification or reason for rejection of expenses due to their lack of relationship with the declared professional activity and correlation with its income.

Recently, the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia, in its Court Resolution 318/2019 has established that those expenses justified in tickets - and not documented in official invoices - should be also considered deductible if there is an evident relationship with the movements or travel made by the taxpayer for the development of his economic activity. The Court notes that the tax inspection , without examining with a minimum of rigor the link between the expenses and the activity, may not deny the expenses for the sole and exclusive reason for the formal observation, that is, that they are not justified by the original the invoice, providing as proof of the same that they do not meet the requirements set forth in the Invoicing and Billing regulations and

Summarizing, do not forget to bring all your tickets to your accountant or tax adviser in order to reduce your taxation. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

SPANISH MATRICULATION TAX: A SAILING NIGHTMARE Spanish Matriculation tax is a rara avis in the European tax landscape of the yacht chartering

industry. This is a 12% tax on the full value of the boat, hence the large risk when evaluating this tax obligation.

exclusively for the purposes of the business´ make this tax obligation a nightmare for most yacht owners in Spain.

The main problem with Spanish matriculation tax is the lack of consistency of Spanish tax authorities over the definition of the persons required to pay the tax.

How can we help you?

As a general rule, there are two possible exemptions from Spanish matriculation tax: a) Boat owners who use the boat entirely and exclusively for the purposes of a business; and b) Non-established companies in Spain. The uncertainty about the definition of establishment for matriculation tax purposes and the conditions to define ´entirely and

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of trouble if nothing else. They have expanded at breakneck pace. They have leased 35 million square feet of office space in 528 locations in 29 different countries. They have taken on 15 year leases, yet their monthly members typically remain customers for around 15 months. The lease obligations add up to $47bn, while their revenue is around 10% of that. They are losing around $52k per customer in a market with plenty of competitors with a business model that is impossible to patent and easy to replicate. It is strangely coincidental that they are trying to raise around $50bn in the IPO. If you smell a rat here you are smarter than a good few people who should have known better. Backers at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and their main financier SoftBank are in up to their eyeballs and are facing the loss of a lot of cash, and an awful lot more reputation in the process.

UNICORNS, MESSIAHS AND EMPERORS The search for yet another unicorn hit a major snag last month. So severe was the blow that it might just kill off the whole unicorn hunting business, for a while at least. WeWork, needs your money, 50 billion dollars of it to be precise, your chance to buy a slice of what many in the know reckon might just be pie in the sky. Perhaps you have heard of We Work. The brainchild of Israili born Adam Neumann, the idea is not a new one, but the vision and the sales patter is straight out of the 21st century millennial vernacular. We Work want to revolutionise the modern working environment to reflect the new century’s trend towards freelancers and startups with sexy new office locations around the world, in return for a reasonably steep monthly membership. The model is simple. Take long leases on prestige buildings in high profile locations. Redecorate them with modern trendy open plan working spaces, with beer taps, coffee bars, slides, ping pong tables, you know the kind of thing, and rent them out for daily or monthly hot desking for individuals and small companies. The idea is not a bad one, and has been running for decades with other companies, like Regus. The difference here is the scale of ambition, and the increasing belief that this is delusional. The sales pitch capitalises on the search for the modern unicorn, in business terms this

is defined as a privately held business valued at more than 1 billion dollars. Names you are probably familiar with like Snapchat, Google, Facebook, Uber, Lyft etc all fell into that category. These diverse businesses often have one thing in common. They hemorrhage money at first while they attempt to spend to become large enough to dominate a market, and eventually turn a profit. Some like Facebook and Google clearly achieved that and their share prices have soared, many more like Uber and Lyft continue to burn through their IPO cash with no hint at turning the balance sheet’s red numbers into black ones, and their share prices have tanked. Investors are understandably on safari to bag as many of the good unicorns as possible, while swerving the bad ones. Adam Neumann’s pitch is a familiar one, long hair, t shirts v’s suits, and he has largely shunned hard financial data and projections, favouring visionary language. Their self proclaimed mission ‘to elevate the world's consciousness. Living a conscious life means choosing to live proactively and with purpose’. The business structure too reflects is self proclaimed messianic view of himself, ceding little control to shareholders, installing himself, and his family in sole control for life, and beyond. The numbers in the business however don’t add up, or at least they do add up to a whole heap

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As we close for press the IPO is scheduled for the end of September, and the amount they are looking to raise is dropping by the day, and the founders are prepared to hand more control to the potential investors, ironically as the price drops the offer seems less tempting as they seem to be increasingly desperate to get anything for it to paper over the cracks in the company accounts.It seems Adam Neumann is learning an expensive lesson, if you want $200 from a millenial on kickstarter then t shirts and wooly mission statements might just work. If you want $50bn of bankers in suits you'd better give them a graph, and it had better be a good one. Why is any of this important? We have lived through a period where blinding investors, sophisticated or otherwise, with tech and visions has enjoyed some success in raising vast sums to enrich the founders of often quite basic, or even unsound businesses. Perhaps the IPO of We Work has just pushed its luck a little too far, and possibly blown it for those that follow. With fingers already burned and the world apparently heading into a rocky financial future in the months ahead, the smart money, and some of the stupid money is looking for safety, not speculation. There seems to be a spreading consensus that the Emperor’s new clothes are not all that splendid after all and may possibly not even exist. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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ROY DUNS: PREPARING FOR THE 100-YEAR LIFE “You will likely need a portfolio that is designed to both grow and preserve your capital for the longer term, as well as utilising funds that specifically cater for income purposes,” says Clark. “Finding the right mix that is specific to your views on risk is where a financial adviser comes in. They will do the heavy lifting when it comes to portfolio management.” One in three of today’s babies will live to see their 100th birthday. (2) Retirement has the advantage of being one of the few times when we can freely rearrange our lifestyle and its priorities. Spending more time with family, learning a new skill or travelling extensively can define an entirely new way of life.

Rising longevity is a big challenge facing our society, but one that can be managed with foresight and planning. The German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, introduced the world's first state pension in the 1880s. You had to be 70 years old – and the expectation was that you would only live a few years after that to collect it. Bismarck designed the system in a very different world. Today, many of us can expect to live well beyond 70. A recent study by UBS found that around a third of wealthy individuals in the UK are confident about living to 100.1 Yet many are anxious about the financial implications of extended old age. Retirement is fast becoming about not living too long rather than dying too soon; about not outliving our financial security. In response, people are already considering working past the traditional retirement ages. For the first time in UK history, there are more than 10 million people aged over 50 in employment.2 And with the State Pension age rising, the number of older workers is expected to keep growing. For many, continuing in the workforce is about job satisfaction, having a purpose, or a way of ‘giving back’. For others, it is about maintaining physical, emotional and cognitive health, plus, of course, financial security. Whatever the motivation, longevity is changing how we think about work, retirement, lifelong learning and reskilling. The number of centenarians in the UK has increased by 85% over the last 15 years Rising life expectancy is also making us reconsider the right time to access pension savings. In the past, middle age was deemed to start in one’s 30s. Nowadays, middle age doesn’t start until 45 or 50. If this is the case, then the traditional retirement ages of the past are outdated and drawing on a pension at 60 or 65 may be too early.

Hidden within the life expectancy puzzle is the fact that our longer lives won’t necessarily be all in good health. (https://sjpinsights.co.uk/ article/cracking-the-care-conundrum) This needs to be taken into account when preparing for the 100-year life. “If we could be retired for upwards of 30 years, then it is reasonable to assume our circumstances could change,” says Tony Clark, Head of Retirement Marketing at St. James’s Place. “You could find your spending increases as you transition into retirement, then decreases as you become less active, and then eventually increases again with a potential need for care provision in later life.” The Queen’s centenarian letter-writing team has expanded following a huge surge in the number of people reaching the age of 100 (2). If life expectancy is something of an educated guess, then planning for retirement income should probably contain a mix of guarantees and flexibility. Although the much-maligned annuity has fallen out of favour, it is still the only way to guarantee income for life with no investment risk. For this reason, an annuity https://www.sjpinsights. co.uk/article/are-annuities-good-for-yourwellbeing shouldn’t be discounted. Of course, you can keep your options open through retirement and leave your money invested. The compounding effects (https:// www.sjpinsights.co.uk/artice/let-yoursavings-snowball) of equity market growth and reinvested dividend income will help to increase the likelihood of generating a rising level of income. But staying plugged into markets comes with its own responsibilities. Given the requirement for a predictable income over an uncertain timespan, it may be tempting to invest in a low-risk portfolio. But if you’re taking out 4% to 5% of your investment portfolio annually, it’s questionable whether you would generate enough returns to maintain your living standards for 30 years or more.

But it requires careful planning in order to balance the financial and the non-financial, the economic and the emotional. While money isn't everything, knowing you’ll be able to meet your basic needs – with enough left over to realise your retirement ambitions – is something well worth planning for. The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested. The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances. 1

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“The idea of opening a bulk shop arose after seeing with our own eyes how the pollution on the beaches was increasing and the oceans suffering due to our consumption model. Every time we took a walk on the beach, or dove in the sea, we could see how contaminates it was with plastics, from very small pieces to very large ones.” The couple began to bring bags with them to collect the rubbish and prevent it from returning to the sea where it may kill marine animals. After studying the topic in depth, they learned about the magnitude of it, and realised that clean ups were not going to solve the issues.

A LOVE STORY FOR CHANGE While she was finishing her studies Business Management in Madrid, he was working in the hospitality sector in Paris and Hawaii. Shortly after, they met during their travels to Australia, where they fell in love with nature, the ocean and each other. Since then, Sandra (29, from Mallorca) and John (29, from Nice, France) have brought two adorable babies to this world and recently settled in Mallorca where they have opened their own single use plastic free shop NU Market, in Santa Catalina, to encourage and facilitate sustainable living. But their dreams expand much further.

“We found out that every year, more than eight million tonnes of plastic enter our seas, and that today, the vast majority of plastics produced worldwide, around 79%, end up in the environment, with the big majority reaching the marine environment. Millions of birds, fish, whales and turtles die every year as a result of the plastic waste that our consumption model causes. In just a few decades We are destroying natural processes

that take hundreds of millions of years to develop.” they explain. The information, while heavy to process, motivated the driven couple to ask themselves how they could help change the negative forecast and to do what’s in their power to not only reduce their own plastic footprint but also to help others to do the same. “Private companies, especially large companies and /or multinationals have an immense responsibility. Only a radical change in the type of products they offer, and particularly in the packaging they use, can contribute to a notable improvement.” Sandra and John considered how “shops of the future” could be designed in order to minimise waste generation and prevent that plastics end up in the environment. “We concluded that our consumption model should return to the form it had in the old times when we were purchasing in bulk, when the customer was using his or her own container to be filled with milk, wine, oil etc. in

Today they share their story with us and give their best tips on how to move towards a low impact lifestyle through simple changes in our everyday habits. “Our project was born out of love for the ocean” they say when looking back at how it all began. “We are both born and have grown up by the Mediterranean. The sea has always surrounded our lives.” Both Sandra and John are scuba divers. For some time, Sandra was working as a Scuba Instructor in Australia which allowed them to spend many hours underwater. While enjoying the beauty of the big blue, unfortunately the couple also got to witness its deterioration.

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the store.. We remembered the different bulk shops in which we had been during our travels and decided to open up a shop based on those principles.” The young duo have a strong will to help build a more sustainable world. In addition to offering package free fruits and veggies, rice, pastas, flour, grains, nut cream, cereals, teas etc. they also offer kombucha, detergent, body wash, shampoo and other hygiene products. But the dream goes beyond sales. The couple aspire to become a center that contributes to collective awareness by organising workshops, educational talks and activities such as beach cleans, cooking workshops and so on for those inspired to learn more and take action. “We have two small children and want to live in a world that where, instead of destroying it, humans come together to regenerate it.” To Sandra and John, it was important to develop a business that is based on and fully aligned with their own personal values. “We want to be transparent and respectful to nature, to follow our truth, to nurture our willingness to learn, to help other, to live a healthy life, one that is also rich in human relationships, and to always try to be the best version of ourselves, with humility. We want to live in an as harmonious way as possible with nature and be able to look at our children in the eyes knowing we are doing the best we can do for their future.” We asked for Sandra and John’s recommendations for all of us who’d like to start transitioning towards a low impact lifestyle. “Firstly, please truly believe that it is possible. Start small and do a little more each day. A lifestyle change is a process, it doesn’t happen overnight. But seeing your achievements and waste reduction over time results in an enormous satisfaction. Plan you shopping by making a list and choose local shops that sell bulk food. Choose food of the season and try to opt for local foods from nearby producers whenever you can. Dare to refuse single use plastic. And understand that the change is in your hands. It won’t come from above. It starts with us and is based on our choices and on what we demand.”

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BREATH OF FRESH AIR

the right angled ridged position (not a relaxed mediative one).

I have recently been to Joe’s relocated swanky new clinic space in Port Calanova… with parking onsite and being located in Sant Agustine, it is really handy for anyone living or working in the Palma Area.

At some point during the treatment, whilst I am lying on my back, recovering from some leg torture, Joe’s attention will move towards my upper body. His weapons take aim and home in on my chest…. more specifically my diaphragm. I brace myself for the ensuing pain…. I can just about make out his slow calm words…. “Breath, Breath"… I respond with “I am trying…” While I am momentarily disabled, with the roar for the Rock (WWF Wrestling) he delivers his hammer blow. He neatly follows his diaphragm move with a blast on my psoas (the cyclist’s nemesis).

I have been seeing Joe on and off for a few years - in a professional capacity. When you require a serious going over, he’s the man to turn to. Good osteopaths don’t want to regularly see the same patients at their clinic. Joe is definitely of that mindset. He wants to power through things, explore every possible angle and fix everything in an hour…. Consequently, the pain levels are acute, but the results are impressive! I feel a visit to “Joe the Back” is akin to being pinned down by Hulk Hogan but lasts just that little bit longer. I was interested to compare a visit to Care 4 Health with a bout of WWF wrestling. On researching the rules of WWF and stumbled upon the basics of “How to defeat your opponent”. And noticed some striking similarities. (see below) WWF - The Victor is established 1. Pinning the opponent's shoulders to the mat (3 secs) 2. Forcing the opponent to submit 3. Disqualification of the opponent 4. The opponent remaining outside the ring for too long 5. Knocking out or otherwise incapacitating the opponent WWF & Joe Comparison Point 1 sounds similar to being on your back, pinned to Joe’s treatment bed Point 2 is very much like being forced to ask Joe to stop Point 3 I have yet to experience being asked to leave Point 4 is the fear of even making the appointment Point 5 the feeling of being incapacitated happened regularly during the session. Joe know his stuff and I wouldn’t keep going back if it wasn’t worth it! But the pain Joe puts me through is off the scale. Most of the time during the hour on the bed, I adopt the “I am in excruciating pain” position… the back of my right hand on my brow, cheeks raised & aggressively squinted eyes with my feet in

Joe has worked with me on my breathing techniques and constantly reiterates the importance of breathing correctly… He has kindly written the following piece below to explain the importance of breathing and what we should all do…. How Your Body Really Works (And The World, Too) It is a fact that a lot of people breathe incorrectly. That might sound crazy, breathing is breathing, right? Wrong. How you breathe affects your body in the most fundamental way. Importantly what can be even more harmful to you is breathing wrongly during sporting activity. Years ago, we osteopaths struggled to treat some injuries common in cycling, such as very tight quads, unusual knee pain that moves around, tight hips, piriformis syndrome and of course lower back pain. We would utilise all of our skills and knowledge to keep pro and semipro cyclists on their bikes and out of pain, but ultimately, we weren’t completely successful. What we didn't know back then was just how important it was to keep the nervous system in balance. In fact, we can now acknowledge that our bodies have not been fully understood. What we have learnt is that to increase performance and reduce the risk of injury you must start with the breath. Breathing efficiently allows more oxygen to enter the body which in turn benefits the nervous system. Ask yourself, where are you breathing from? The chest or the belly? Focusing on breathing using your diaphragm should be your cornerstone. If you are breathing from the chest and not allowing the breath to travel further, then you are

stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. We want the parasympathetic nervous system to be engaged and in order to do that we must learn to breathe from the diaphragm. This then improves the function of the psoas which leads to an improved performance capacity throughout the whole body. To put it bluntly, if you or your physical therapist are working on your muscular or fascial systems without first addressing your breath and the functioning of your nervous system, it is as if you are changing a lightbulb without first checking if the power is on. When I work with a new client, I always establish their imbalances. I then explain what is going on and then work to put them back into balance. After a session I encourage them to engage in their sport that same day or early the next morning and they receive a homework assignment - 30 deep breaths before going to sleep each night. My mantra is "In through the nose, out through the mouth, nothing in the chest and all in the tummy". You should be aiming to breathe in sets of 5 until you reach 30. The other exercise I encourage them to do is to "activate themselves" in Zone 1. The client will normally notice instant changes in their body following this simple exercise which often leads to improved results. Zone 1 is the most important zone, your breathing muscle (diaphragm) and your moving muscle (psoas) in front and in the back of the glutei. In order to activate these areas, we simply rub them with our fingers. It is very important when rubbing the diaphragm to ensure that you are ON the ribcage and not under it. You will need to rub for 30-60 seconds per muscle, and where you find any sore spots, you must stay longer. But you should not take no more than 6-10 mins. This is best done during your warm up for your particular sport. If you are sceptical then why not go for a ride without doing the activation protocol and then 2 days later do it again but this time being activated! Good luck and remember to BREATHE _____________________________________ Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

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THE BOATHOUSE AUTUMN SESSIONS & SOUTH AFRICA DAY!!!! Well that came as a bit of a surprise. As all of the first day back at school photos came cropping up on our news feeds we realised that the heady, hot and humid days of Summer had passed us by and it is now time to turn our attention to one of our favourite times of the year - Autumn. The days are still warm and sunny and the coooler nights are the perfect excuse to snuggle up to your loved ones. The halcyon days of October are with us and we intend to celebrate in typical Boathouse style. The light and warmth at the moment make the Boathouse the perfect spot for indulging in the most important meal of the day. We have a great selection of healthy dishes including our new Acai bowl on our breakfast menu as there’s still plenty of bikini wearing to be done but if you’re craving something a little more hearty then go for our famous Captain’s Breakfast with full bacon, sausage, egg and all the trimmings. And if you are feeling a little naughty why not sample one of our many different versions of the classic Bloody Mary, including our very holy Virgin Mary, all the while topping up that Autumn tan. We will also be running our BBQs every day (water spouts and typical Mallorcan apocalyptic storms dependent) and are really excited to be

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trying out more new dishes. Chef Miki has been working very hard on our BBQ offerings and we will now have varying specials dependent on what is available at the markets, meaning you will get the freshest produce straight to your table, so keep an eye on our chalkboard or ask one of our fabulous members of staff. Not to be missed are the succulent t-bone steaks to share and the simply divine King prawns with peri peri or lemon herb butter, plus a whole host of delicious vegetarian options. One of our favourite events of the year is also in the wonderful month of October. Yes, you’ve got it, it’s South Africa Day so get the 12th October in your diary!!!!!! As ever we will be joined by the wonderful Kevin and Lara from El Toro Foods who will be bringing along and serving up their incredible South African delicacies, including the now famous Mediba Burger straight from the Battle of the Burgers. It’s also RWC time so head down to the Cargo Bar for those early morning matches and enjoy a bacon buttie and beer while watching! Checkin with us for times and dates of screening. Continuing with entertainment, we’re still serving up live music every Thursday and Sunday along with our evening BBQ and starting soon all day BBQ on Sundays. And what better way to celebrate the end of the weekend than with a Captain Morgan Cola Float, the latest new nautical themed cocktail dreamed up by our talented team of mixologists. So welcome back Crew! Come down and

recover from a hectic charter season by taking a weight off at firm favourite, The Boathouse. In the words of El Toro, ‘May the Boeres be With You’ ______________________________________ The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

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UNEARTHING CANARIAN WINES Whilst continually searching for new wines, we have become increasingly fascinated by the smaller wine regions of Spain. The international focus is now on the whole of Spain and this is very beneficial for small wine growers all over the country. From the old Garnacha plants in the mountains near Madrid to the Txakoli from the Basque Country (which was recently awarded best white wine in the world), the rich and diverse wine map of Spain is getting more and more attention. When we consider the islands, we can already see that Mallorcan wines are taking the spotlight. However, there is a ‘new kid on the block’ that is starting to steal the limelight! Wine critics are currently drooling over the wines from the Canary Islands that are grown on lava soils.

Lanzarote Vines

There are various similarities between wines from the Balearics and wines from the Canary Islands. They both have very small productions, they both have unique grape varieties, they have a blend of different soils and microclimates to deal with and they are both a little isolated, which increases their cost price due to the higher shipping fees (for example). The main characteristics of a wine grown in the Canary Islands are the soil types and the different types of grapes. In addition, not every island has the same soil or weather conditions. For example, Lanzarote is very dry and windy and it is only about 100 km from the west coast of Africa and the Sahara desert, making any kind of agriculture there a very difficult task. Also, in the 18th Century a violent volcanic eruption lasting 6 years, covered a quarter of the island in volcanic ash. This made growing anything even harder, but not impossible. Partly due to necessity and thanks to a certain amount of inventiveness, the locals dug into the volcanic ash to try and reach the fertile soil underneath. They then created holes in the ground where they planted the vines. It was later noticed that the ash helped to retain moisture brought to the island by the northern winds and the hole also protected the plant from the wind itself. This has created one of the most amazing and mesmerizing wine landscapes in the world.

exploration and a great topic to discuss around the dinner table with other wine enthusiasts. After all, it is said that a wine from the Canary Islands (not Madeira), was used by Benjamin Franklin as a toast, after the signing of the declaration of independence. And so the story continues. This year a prestigious wine publication rated 97 points (out of a possible 100) for a very special wine from Tenerife. This near perfection is normally reserved for the French wines that would cost 5 or 6 times more. A synthesis of the traditional methods, the introduction of new wine techniques and the knowledge in winemaking acquired by the new generations, is creating a very bright future for the development of Canarian wines! ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Ivan Gonzalez Gainza - (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield - (+34) 638 60 19 43

The Malvasia grape is pre-dominantly grown in Lanzarote, although other grape varieties can be found. The quality of the sweet wines from Lanzarote has been well received for centuries. Tenerife is beginning to get much more attention too. The ever-changing landscape shifts from wet forests to sandy beaches to the moon-like, volcanic soils surrounding Teide. The rich combination of microclimates, altitudes and vine training systems (some of which are the most unique in the world) make Tenerife a new jewel for wine lovers.

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The most popular grapes planted here are Listan Negro, Negramoll, Baboso and Tintilla for reds and Listan Blanco, Malvasia, Gual, Albillo Criollo for white (just to name a few). Up to 5 D.O.s can be found on this relatively small island (of just over 2000 km2), making it a unique and rare treasure island for wines.

Tenerife Wines

Tenerife Landscape

Another thing that makes Tenerife and the rest of the wines from the Canary Islands special is the fact that all vines are Phylloxera-free. As a result, some of them are the oldest that can be found in the whole of Spain (up to 200 years old), making them particularly attractive to wine makers and wine lovers alike. And of course, the training system that can be found in Valle de la Orotava is very unique. This system is called “cordon trenzado” and it consists of making a kind of braid with the vine, separating it 60cm to 80cm from the ground and then creating arms that can reach up to 15 metres, if there is enough space. Small productions, peculiar planting methods, diverse grape names and new flavours make wines from the Canary Islands a fascinating

La Haya Tenerife (above 3 photos)

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TANTO AMORE - 12 YEARS OF ITALIAN PASSION Some might say that one end of the pedestrian walking area in Palma has almost become Little Italy due to the variety of offerings available from what is often considered the birthplace of grandma’s kitchen. One such offering, now celebrating its 12th year, is Tanto Amore. Well known and recognisable for its largehearted logo, reminiscent of Shakespeare’s finest Italian play Romeo and Juliet, is Tanto Amore, meaning much love. And it is clear that a large amount of love has been poured into the offering. The charismatic and charming owner Luca, greets everyone as if they were a life-long friend and I’m pretty certain that if he had the time he would sit down at each and every table to hear their life story. In fact, for anyone visiting I highly recommend hearing his actual story as it is a fascinating one. He started out as a photographic reporter following stories to such places as war torn Kosovo, as he was desperate to find out the

truth and to broadcast it out to his fellow Italians. After a number of years in the danger zone he turned his head to what could possibly be considered an even more dangerous career, that of a member of the paparazzi, spending his days chasing celebrities on the gorgeous island of Formentera. After a few years though he decided that it was time to follow his passion, one that was instilled in him by his grandmother, that of cooking. The first restaurant he opened was a sushi one on that very same island, but he soon came to realise that Formentera was not the home for him and so opened up what we today know and love, returning to his Italian roots, but here in Mallorca. The food is good solid Italian fare, with pizza and bread being a speciality. In fact, you can’t come to Tanto Amore without sampling some of it, and the deliciously spicy chilli oil to be found on every table. Though if spice is not for you, be warned, it has a fantastic kick. We started off our meal with a selection of

starters, including Vitel Tonne, thin brown veal slices in a mayonnaise, tuna, anchovies and caper sauce, an unusual combination, but one that strangely works. Following straight on from the we sampled the delicious Eggplants Small Cake ‘Calabeña, aubergine with mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil and parmigiana, baked in the wood oven. It was full of flavour, beautifully presented and reminded one of grandma’s home cooking. The last of the starters, and for me the absolute standout, were the Mussels ‘Cadaques’ steamed in a light tomato sauce and served with a rosemary focaccia. The mussels were lovely, but the sauce was outstanding. Once I’d finished spooning it into my mouth with the use of one of the very handy mussel shells, if I had not been in polite company, I would probably have licked the plate keen. I’m all for sharing, but next time I will be keeping this all to myself. Full to bursting from the starters we were able to just about squeeze in a pasta course. Again,

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Luca presented us with a selection of three so that we could sample some of his country’s finest offerings. The traditional Carbonara, this one is not cooked in what has become the British version, with heaps of cream and cheese, instead this, the original and what Luca proclaims as the best, is simply made with eggs, guanciale, an Italian cured meat made from pigs’ cheek and pecorino romano. The flavours are fantastic, and it stands up to Luca’s proclamation. Next up was a wonderfully spicy Pennette Amatriciana made with tomato sauce, the sameguanciale, pecorino cheese and a healthy serving of cold defying chilli. If spice is your thing, which it is for me and my ever-wonderful sidekick and photographer Anouska, then this is the one for you. If you prefer something a little more genteel and less likely to blow the cobwebs out then the third offering of the night, the Panzerotti, ravioli stuffed with spinach and fresh cheese in a butter sage sauce is a delicately good option. All of this was washed down with a perfect Valpolicella from the Rispasso Zone, a fabulous accompaniment to all we had tried. To finish off, we ordered a tiramisu to share as there was literally not an inch of space left in our perfectly satisfied stomachs and both agreed that we may well order our dishes starting with dessert next time as it was simply divine. If you are looking for a good hearty, welcoming Italian, serving up food just like Mama makes it then you can’t go far wrong with Tanto Amore. So pop along and enjoy food served with Much Love! __________________________________________________________ By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss and Tanto Amore Calle Fàbrica 10 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 288 265 www.tanto-amore.com

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Mediterranean Kitchen Traditional Pizza in Wood Burning Oven Large Sunny Terrace

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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

Where the Yacht Crew Meets Situated in the STP Shipyard

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YOUR LOCAL CREW BAR IN PALMA Placa Drassana 9. La Llonja. Palma. 07012 www.cornerbarpalma.com (+34) 971 714 900

Paseo Mallorca 20, Palma (+34) 971 679 017 info@eltapasdeflanigan.com www.eltapasdeflanigan.com

ROTANA RESTAURANT

The Art of Lebanese Cuisine in the Heart of Santa Catalina

Full of Exotic Flavours! Visit us in our New location: Calle Annibal No. 21 (+34) 971 286 078 info@restauranterotana.com www.facebook.com/rotana-palma

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Italian Cuisine with a Mediterranean Influence Local, 34 Puerto Portals, Mallorca info@ritzi-portals.com Reservations: (+34) 971 684 104

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: Apartment for sale Santa Ponsa. 2 bedroom one bathroom. Top floor sea view. Liveable or for refurbishment. 185.000 euros. John Little john@johnlittle.net 647436434. FOR SALE: Beneteau Spare Parts. Beneteau Sense 55 internal door handle; Beneteau Sense 50 hot water tank thermostat; Beneteau Sense 50 Noval motarised electric door lock; Beneteau Oceanis 58 reading lamp; Genoa winch breaker; 12v red compass lights; Noval cable and new plastic front for unit; Bottle screw; Large black Spinlock jammer; Silver Sea Horse logo; Beneteau Oceanis 50 switch box shower drain 12v; L/R internal door hinges; Water gauges; Blue LED panel light; Striker plate; Beneteau Oceanis 55 shower pump out switches; Fresh water pump; Beneteau Oceanis 60 S/S chromed anchor swivel. Contact Sunbird on mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu for more details, photos etc. FOR SALE: Beneteau Spare Parts for the Beneteau 57. Galley extractor fan; In transom shower cover (white); Bamar electric reefing belts (various sizes); Red tank tops; S/S chromed cockpit locker locks with keys; Cleat spacers; Brown internal plastic cupboard catches; Compensation ring for rudder assembly; Lewmar Generation winch control; MZelectronics windlass cockpit control with spare faces; Shower relay. Contact Sunbird on mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu for more info, photos etc. FOR SALE: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098.

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: Illuminated letters for boat name or other decorative purposes. 152mm high, S/S chromed finish, including 2 wiring looms. Letters available are: 1 x P, 2 x I, 1 x R, 2 x O, 2 x L, 2 x E, 1 x N, 1 x F, 1 x C, 1 x S, 4 x S/S, sheepskin and leather fender brackets. Contact Sunbird at mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu for more information, photos. FOR SALE: 2 BRUNOTTI Tarik Inflatable SUP. 320cm long 79 wide 14 thick. 10.2kg weight.Tri Fin and superstable. Incl. bag, leash, double action pump, repair kit and adjustable floating paddle. As new condition - 525€ each (new 1100€) Call or WhatsApp (+44) 788 985 4469 Palma de Mallorca. 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. FOR SALE: 8 metre mooring to rent for July, August and mid September. Puertao Portals. 2500 eu. Tel: (+44) 788 542 4835. Nigel Glasgow. FOR SALE: Yacht for Sale. 1984 Sadler 26 fin keel .9.5 Volvo Penta diesel engine, 5 berth, heads, very good galley, liferaft, Auto Pilot, Dingy, Genoa and Main, Fixed and Hand held Radio, 8000 euros ono. Lying Portals. Please Tel (+44) 788 542 4835. FOR SALE: RIB. 6.5m. New tubes 2015. 90hp Johnston 2 stroke Fully serviced. Bimini. Trailer. price E8000. 634 342444. FOR SALE: Spinnaker sock, 7m as new 100 euros. Paul 607 597 098.

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 67,500 €

F 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. OR 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. 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. FOR SALE: Peugeot 207cc HDI - Diesel Cabriolet 2007 - only 130,000 kms new tyres and cam belt. Very Good Condition, Immaculate well loved! €5490 ONO - Tracy +34 681 175 818. FOR SALE: 2 x very heavy duty mooring whips (suit boat to 15,000 kgs.) 5 mtrs long in two pieces (with threaded aluminum couplers). Made by Mooring Products Worldwide in Ft Lauderdale. 250 €. T. 679 440901. FOR SALE: Garage space in Bendinate suitable for ONE expensive car or otherwise in the complex of SA VINYA. Leaving the Island. Suit car belonging to a Captain who goes away in the summer or long periods or space for 2nd car. Very useful for a collector. It will have great company with other awesome cars!. €22k Make an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107 FOR SALE: MG TF sports car British racing green.. Black interior. Two seater, Coup'e. In beautiful condition. ITV to August 2019. 4.800 € o.n.o Tel 699 761 149 - Palma. FOR SALE: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700€ o.n.o. (new 1.500€). 609 672 344. FOR SALE: De blasi folding bike, white, fair condition. 100 euros. Paul 607 597 098. FOR SALE: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed. Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

FOR SALE: 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

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FOR SALE: A fully restored town house over four levels. Many original features have been kept. New roof and terrace, laundry room and storage. Top floor has a studio of 21m2 and terrace of 25.6m2. Views from the terrace are to the port and to the mountains. First floor has two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms 50.4m2. Ground floor comprises Ikea kitchen and open plan living of 38.5 m2. With double door to street. Cellar with laundry and bathroom and double door to street 24.00 m2. Total area 160m2. Parking for motor bikes in the cellar. Street parking for cars. 100% legal with all papers. Asking price Euro 490,000. Option of additional apartment. Contact johnfbardon@yahoo.com.

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.

FOR SALE: Huge garage & house for sale. Great road access, loads of storage. The garage is approx 20m x 11.4m, with a height of 6m to the eaves and doors 4m high x 4.9m wide at both ends of the garage. 15 min from Palma & airport. The house is 366m sq, in a plot of 2,200m sq. 4 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms plus additional bathroom and day heads, 2 large receptions, additional tower room / office, kitchen & utility room. Also a very large basement. Fiber optic broadband, air conditioning, central heating, wood burner, pellet burner, recent double glazed windows & doors. All bathrooms and kitchen recently refitted. Other buildings for further storage. Huge terraces plus roof terrace with magnificent mountain views. Situated within walking distance of Algaida for all services, banks, supermarkets, cafes & restaurants. €549,000. call Richard 670 970 188.

FFOR SALE: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com

FOR SALE: Excellent condition BMW 330XD. 2006 M Spec 175k km. Always serviced at BMW €9,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993081.

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.

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 FOR RENT: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771. FOR RENT: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309. FOR RENT: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731. FOR RENT: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple. 100 € per week including electric, water & parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry & have a current STCW cert. nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

FOR SALE: Rio 850 day cruiser 2003 lovely boat moored in Santa Ponsa. 2 x volvo Pentax engines, new battery and battery charger, new leather upholstery, new inlet manifold. Well looked after, we’ve had plenty of holiday and lots of fun on the boat, but ill health forces a reluctant sale. Reduced to €18,000. Contact Michael (+44) 7976286469 or Jacqueline (+44) 7533247574.

FOR RENT: Professional People only need apply. Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath 1 en-suite., flat to rent in the centre of Palma (close to Clinica Rotjer, Plaza España, STP,)long term availability. Refundable deposit, 1 month´s rent in advance. Rent: 1500€ + running cost. +34 615 992 203. damianmallorca@gmail.com.

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FOR SALE: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy. Clinker built on oak frames. Needs some equipment. Reduced to 1200 €. +34 627 287 863.

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. €439,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993081

FOR SALE: Sailboat Hunter 336. Perfect condition and very equipped. Ready to navigate. Oceanic classification. Safe and comfortable. Great interior habitability. See in Real Club Nautico Palma. R4-4. Reduced Price: 55.000 € Tel. 670 209 385. muelle102hotmail.com

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.

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE JOBS / EMPLOYMENT JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Yachts Spain are expanding their team and are looking for a Marine engineer or systems technician with 2-5 years experience. You will have worked with a range of onboard systems and have knowledge of different products. This is a great opportunity to progress your skills on a range of vessels from 15m â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50m. You will gain exposure to all engineering systems and also work on electronics, carpentry projects and general warranty works. No formal qualifications are necessary but the successful candidate will have a strong problem solving approach. They will be focussed on providing solutions and able to work in challenging environments. Attention to detail and the ability to report on their findings is essential. German and Spanish language are extremely desirable. We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package. Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits. Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. Good references are essential. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Yachts Spain is looking for an experienced Marine carpenter to work in its warranty division. The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years experience in production boat building environment as a joiner/ carpenter. Intimate knowledge of production boat manufacturing process and materials is required. The successful candidate will have experience in providing solutions to complex problems. The ability to work alone and overcome problems in a challenging environment. Projects are diverse and will range from 15m boats to 50m yachts. We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package. Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits. Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es

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 JOB VACANCY: 5 Star Yachts are seeking the right person for a role in our business. Smart, efficient, friendly communicator with a love of the sea & yachting. To begin it will be part time progressing to full time. Good level of English / written German & Spanish. Top level of PC skills, internet administration, office administration ultimately developing into sales. Self employed status preferred. Salary to be agreed. Office in Cala Nova marina. Email CV to info@5staryachts.com.

JOB VACANCY: 5 Star Yachts are seeking the right person for a role in our business. Smart, efficient, friendly communicator with a love of the sea & yachting. To begin it will be part time progressing to full time. Good level of English / written German & Spanish. Top level of PC skills, internet administration, office administration ultimately developing into sales. Selfemployed status preferred. Salary to be agreed. Office in Cala Nova marina. Email CV to info@5staryachts.com

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.

JOB VACANCY: Echo Marine Service is looking for a service Technician preferably with yacht experience. Good written and spoken English essential. Knowledge of reverse osmosis and electric knowledge will be appreciated. We would value experience of working on board. Will become a member of a professional team dedicated to the installation and repair of water treatment systems on board. Salary to be agreed upon, according to experience and qualifications. Send your CV to info@emswater.net

JOB VACANCY: Cover Up Solutions, a scaffolding and yacht covering systems company, based in STP - Palma de Mallorca, are offering a full time sales position. We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication skills and knowledge of the yachting industry is preferable. Excellent level of english and good level of spoken Spanish are essential, to join a fun, dynamic and friendly team. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to: info@ coverupsolutions.com. JOB VACANCY: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium? A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a Secretary/ office administrator, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es 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. JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a SALES PERSON, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es.

JOB VACANCY: Whites International Yachts is recruiting for an experienced multi-lingual Yacht Broker. The Broker we are looking for is an energetic, born networker, who has the ability to develop and maintain client and yacht business relationships and increase the number of the motor yacht sales. The successful candidate ideally is; business minded, self-employed, marine professional, result oriented and has excellent commercial and communication skills. We also encourage marine professionals who admire a shore-based lifestyle on Mallorca to apply. Required skills; multilingual (English, French and German a must). We offer professional back office sales support, commission-based salary and a future partnership (due to nearing retirement of one partner). We are open-minded to discuss possibilities. Start date in consultation. Please send your CV and application to info@whitesyachts.com JOB VACANCY: Full time sales executive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Palma based. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our growing DWD Palma Sales Team, with a main focus on yacht uniform sales and customer service, involving direct Yacht visits in and around the Palma area and SW Mallorca marinas. Other aspects of this role include Showroom Sales, attending Yacht Shows and events, and supporting the entire team in many areas of the business. The successful candidate will report directly to the Palma Sales Manager and work to achieve quarterly sales targets. The candidate should be a confident driver with a full clean driving licence. Knowledge of the local area is advantageous. Fluent English and basic Spanish is required. Proven Sales experience or a Super Yacht background is desirable for this role, as well as good organization and strong computer skills. For more details please send a cover letter and CV to palma@uniforms4yachts.com. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Looking for a part-time secretary job for a nautical company. Very good experience in the sector, high level of English with very good knowledge of nautical terms, high level of Spanish, Native Italian. Very organized person and a quick learner. CV available on request: cinzia.codato@gmail. com. Tel: 629 141 877.

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KIA ORA 2018 Sanlorenzo SD112 € 9,200,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Lying Italy

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 Built for an experienced owner and delivered in 2018, ‘KIA ORA' is an impressive example of the 34.1 metre tri-deck semidisplacement Sanlorenzo SD112 model. Her fully bespoke 'made to measure' interior is the product of a unique collaboration between Sanlorenzo and Citterio Viel studio in Milan, the result is a 5 cabin masterpiece which sleeps 10 guests. This SD112 has been built to a high specification and is equipped to an exemplary standard with comfortable long distance cruising in mind. Key features include a CMC electric fin zero speed stabilisation system, FLIR system, CMC bow thruster, two 53kW ONAN generators and a Hamann waste treatment system. Her twin MTU 10V2000M72 1224hp engines can achieve a maximum range of 3050nm, consuming a total of 81.1 litres per hour at an economical speed of 11 knots.

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...

CNB 86 2009 2.200.000 EUR VAT Paid

Simon J. Turner Broker simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 639 701 234 www.northropandjohnson.com

This CNB 86 is a comfortable blue water cruising yacht that with her easy to manage rig set up and systems makes the vessel ideal for a family providing an elegant and modern interior with flexible five cabin layout comprising 3 double cabins , 1 twin cabin a 1 twin bunk cabin.

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HALLBERG-RASSY 54 2011 749,000 EUR VAT Not Paid

Hallberg-Rassy 54 for sale: Lovely MIRA was completed and sold to her first owner in 2012. She is hull number 43 of the 44 built in total of this popular model. This is the hardtop version with a mahogany interior, an owner´s double cabin aft, double cabin forward and a third cabin with double bunks. Hydraulically operated furling main, furling cutter rigging and electric winches make her handling easy for short-handed crews. A proven bluewater cruiser in the renown Hallberg-Rassy quality prepared for her next trip – a not to be missed opportunity offered on a very competitive price.

HANSE 575 2016 525,000 EUR VAT Paid

This impressive Hanse 575, commissioned in 2016 and from first owner, ticks all the right boxes and is completely equipped for comfortably living aboard and long trips. Equipped with a 110hp Volvo engine, retractable bow- and stern thruster, generator, water maker, comprehensive B&G navigation equipment, hydraulic passerelle, life raft, dinghy etc. Under deck a master cabin forward with en suite head compartment and separate shower, 2 guest cabins aft both with en suite, a well-equipped galley, a spacious lounge, air conditioning, washer/dryer, pop-up TV, chilled wine cellar, etc. A great cruising yacht in every sense of the word.

Beneteau Oceanis 523 2005 185,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Croatia

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

66 & 76

Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 523, 2005, featuring blue hull and teak decks. Yanmar 100hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, in-mast furling. Sleeps 6 guests in 3 double cabins, all en-suite. Crew cabin with double berth and facilities in the bow. In super order includes dinghy and outboard, sprayhood and bimini, only 2 owners from new. Highly recommended. Lying Croatia and priced at €185,000 euros Tax paid.

Beneteau 57 395,000 EUR

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

A well-kept example of this popular marque. One owner from new and used only in the Mediterranean. She is maintained professionally and antifouled annually. Interior shows very little use. A good buy for long range cruisers, or equally a family.

Absolute Navetta 48 Delivery 2019 950,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Paddy Harrison +34 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com www.5staryachts.com 5 STAR YACHTS Local 4 - Port Cala Nova 07015 Palma de Mallorca

Absolute Navetta 48 delivery 2019. This new model launched this year, 6 berths in 48ft. Fitted with 2 x Volvo Penta D6 IPS600, fully equipped for Mediterranean cruising, fully loaded. Price: 950,000 € ex tax. Call now to organise viewing. Paddy Harrison + 34 636 477 448.

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