The Islander Magazine - October 2021

EYOS Expeditions – Get Your Head Out of the Med TP 52´s in Puerto Portals Coral Restoration Where Next for the America´s Cup? Captain Kelly – From the Farm to the Sea Turkish Delight on Board Queen of Makri

NANSEN EXPLORER & EYOS Expeditions By Christopher Scholey

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islanders, Writing this month’s editorial in mid-September, and I feel everything seems to be returning to “normal” within our industry, the autumn run of boat shows are well underway, the regattas are in full swing, charters are still being taken as the summer heat subsides and makes way for what is usually one of the best months of the year here in Mallorca.

The early reports of the Boatshow season seem to be very favourable so far, with Cannes recording an attendance of 54,000 surpassing the previous record set in 2019. Great signs indeed that the corner has been turned. Southampton is in mid show as I write this, but again, the early indications are very positive.

Next week sees Monaco Yacht Show return, and I will be very keen to see what transpires there. I hear that there are several previous exhibitors of some stature who are not taking stand space this year, but will be there in Monaco utilising the facilities of restaurants to hold social events and avoid the straightjacket restrictions and exorbitant exhibiting costs which MYS now impose. The A Crew lounge at Rascasse has always proven to be a popular venue, situated just 10 metres outside the show, and I feel this formula may well be repeated more and more. The organisers have made their stance on who they wish to attract very clear by charging 500 euros per person for a day ticket. I see the sense in trying to attract the potential owners, but maybe they are ignoring the aspiring owner who could be easily discouraged in my opinion by this attitude. Let’s see what happens and read all about it in next month’s issue of The Islander Magazine.

This summer’s visiting yachts seem to have been larger than I remember in past years, another good sign that Mallorca attracts these vessels who keep our industry afloat.

The annual refit season is now gathering momentum, and the signs are good for yet another successful season here in Mallorca. Speaking to many of our local contractors, they seem to have good prospects for the forthcoming months, with some large projects in the offing. We wish them all well and hope that 2021/2022 proves to be the best refit season yet.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE MED

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GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE MED It is a common refrain to hear about how small the world is these days. One can hardly go on a trip without bumping into someone else we know from home or work; it feels as if we all live in one global community at times.

Even during the Covid era where space is to be maintained and distance is at premium, familiar beaches, ski slopes and restaurants seem to be as crowded as ever.

One company, however, is trying to show people that the world is a very big place, rife with opportunities for singular, personal experiences, if you just need to know where to look…and how to get there.

EYOS Expeditions has been consistently helping clients create once-in-a-lifetime experiences far from the everyday world for over ten years. Widely known as the leaders in

private expedition travel, EYOS helps its guests look beyond the well-worn destinations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean to a literal world of possibilities.

Expedition and experiential travel have been booming in the mainstream market; commercial ships carrying hundreds passengers in matching parkas routinely visit the polar regions each year. Standing around in large groups, these travelers may stare and photograph an equally perplexed penguin.

While penguins can still be a priority, EYOS stresses that there are new opportunities and ways to visit awe-inspiring landscapes without the requisite crowds. As EYOS CEO Ben Lyons puts it, “The days where of limited options in less than ideal vessels to get somewhere truly remote are long over. We work with a small but capable fleet of purpose-built privately owned

yachts to get groups of any size, to practically any place on earth, safely, comfortably and in whatever standard of luxury they desire. The yachts become incredible platforms to discover a region in privacy, affording a distinct feeling of privilege to witness these areas without others around.”

Although the yachts tend to be the most versatile platforms for exploration, they are by no means the only one. “New expedition yachts that are being built have capabilities to explore further, deeper or higher than earlier vessels did. They can hold a variety of essential tools for adventure that elevates everyone’s experience and understanding.” Lyons explains, “On deck, they may carry a variety of small landing craft designed to get people ashore where there is no infrastructure, of course, along with the requisite kayaks, stand

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up paddleboards or other toys. But there may also be helicopters that extend the possible range well beyond where you can visit on the yacht, or submersibles capable of diving 1,000 meters or more below the surface of the ocean. In many of these submersibles dives, people are literally seeing places on Earth that no human eye has ever seen before.”

Lyons, who also holds an unlimited tonnage Master’s License to captain ships of any size, and who is a veteran ice pilot with 15 years experience in polar waters, is typical of the EYOS team. All are products of previous careers that involved living and working in the wilderness areas of the world, and all are bound by the common desire to give people exposure to these pristine regions and help inspire them to protect it for the future. It is not uncommon for EYOS clients to fund significant conservation efforts or scientific research projects either during or after an expedition.

“It is a different experience to travel in a small, intimate group. Our expeditions are fortunate in that we have all the resources to bring a group of family or close friends, deep into an immersive environment where the landscapes and animals are not simply observed. We spend time and connect with our clients, meaning we can share our passion for what makes each place so special,” notes Kelvin Murray, Director of Expedition Operation and Undersea Projects. Murray, who formerly managed the scientific diving program for the British Antarctic Survey, now helps EYOS clients to indulge in the magnificent polar landscapes of Antarctica, Svalbard, Greenland, and Arctic Canada including the legendary Northwest Passage, both above and below the water.

EYOS is quick to point that out expeditions are not limited to the high latitudes, however.

EYOS co-founder Rob McCallum grew up on a crocodile farm in Papua New Guinea only a few degrees from the equator. Steeped in a complex cultural landscape from a very young age, McCallum is a passionate proponent of the authentic outposts of societal uniqueness.

“Whether you visit Madagascar, Vanuatu, New Guinea or Indonesia, there is an unrivaled feeling of satisfaction and comfort when true human interaction is shared across seemingly disparate cultures.” McCallum continues, “And in any of these places you can be visiting an absolutely vibrant local market in the morning, then in the afternoon have a reef

or surf break entirely to yourself.” In fact, EYOS has led multiple expeditions to every continent and every ocean around the world, from the first commercial dives to the Mariana trench or numerous expeditions across the Northwest Passage.

EYOS customizes each expedition to match the goals of the client. Every individual or group receives an itinerary tailored to specific requests, whether it be heli-skiing on remote mountain peaks, swimming with whalesharks, or kayaking beside towering

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glaciers with feeding whales nearby. Past expeditions have offered high adrenaline activities, such as mountaineering, and skiing across polar terrain, but EYOS guides are equally adept at finding the most productive fishing hole, or perhaps the quietest beach for peaceful introspection.

For those with their own yacht, EYOS offers an unmatched resource for captains in terms of itinerary planning, vessel preparedness, permitting and provisioning. McCallum commented, “We really try and take care of everything, a one-stop-shop so to speak, from technical to the guest experience, to make the experience as seamless as possible.” For those looking to charter, EYOS seeks to be a source of information if not inspiration, matching clients with the correct vessel and scope of exploration they desire.

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Over the last several years, the type of vessel available for charter has changed significantly.

There is now a new generation of vessels being built or repurposed specifically with remote expedition travel in mind. EYOS has been a driving force in this zeitgeist, providing the experience to help designers and builders shape the most accomplished fleet of explorer vessels afloat.

One of the most notable examples is La Datcha, considered by many to be the ultimate expression of the modern day expedition super yacht. Part of the renowned SeaXplorer series, she was delivered in 2020 and ushered in a new era in expedition yachting. As design partners with Damen Yachting and Azure, EYOS was instrumental in developing La Datcha and the rest of the SeaXplorer range from the first lines drawn on paper.

Public spaces were thought through with expedition experiences in mind. For instance, a forward observation lounge and open deck allows for epic sightings of polar bears or bowriding dolphins just below. Increased fuel and provisions capability- up to 40 days- allows for extended expeditions well away from supporting infrastructure.

Beyond its unparalleled interior, designed by Vasiliy Shprits Studio, the yacht boasts a Triton submersible, a dive center with a decompression chamber, and ample watersport equipment and tenders. Significantly, a generous sized helideck and enclosed hangar allows for not just one but two helicopters, making La Datcha the ultimate choice for heli-ski expeditions.

Comfortable and no less capable, Nansen Explorer is a new concept for yachting, and a

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strategic partner for EYOS. Originally built as a research vessel, she is now a hybrid between a capable and powerful commercial ship with the comforts and service of a luxury yacht. Her summers are spent in Greenland, with spring expeditions focusing on heli-skiing, before repositioning to Antarctica every year.

Originally built to carry 60 passengers, Nansen Explorer now carries only 12 guests. Large floor to ceiling windows in most staterooms create a connection with the passing vistas, and the vessel’s bridge is always available for those who want to watch the navigation firsthand.

With an Ice-1A classed, 72-meter long hull and a polar experienced Captain and bridge team, she can sail further, and penetrate deeper into ice, than other yachts.

EYOS and Nansen Explorer have come together in an exclusive partnership to operate the ship.

Expedition capability is at this vessel’s very core, with a hand picked crew and expedition team that thrives on operational capability and flexibility. Bridging the gap between rugged expedition vessel and luxury super yacht, Nansen Explorer is unlike anything else available for adventure seeking charterers. She is also available for those looking to book a single cabin on a scheduled departure in the polar regions.

Fresh from her extensive eight-month rebuild, Nansen Explorer recently conducted a series of shakedown voyages in Iceland before heading south for Antarctic. Amidst the patchwork of covid regulations and border closings, finding a reliable destination in which to offer an expedition experience was somewhat challenging in 2020. However, Iceland has been consistent in their covid approach and has welcomed tourists with manageable restrictions.

That welcoming of tourists, however, created a veritable rush this summer, with crowds and lines common at most tourist sites in the country. Rather than focusing on the standard destinations, however, the Nansen Explorer, led by two EYOS guides, set sail from Reykjavik and sailed almost 150 miles overnight to the northwest corner. Here, the country is a vast network of untouched fjords and towering cliffs well away from population centers.

Over the next several days, guests onboard spent several mornings on long hikes onshore.

Climbing higher into the hills afforded a dramatic panorama and sense of limitless space, while the ship lay waiting quietly at anchor below. Other mornings saw the crew launching the yacht’s kayaks and stand up paddleboards, for quiet paddles around rocky

coasts and into giant basalt formations. There was also an opportunity to paddle ashore, start off on a hike from the beach, and then jump in at the base of a towering, cascading waterfall in a moment that was both surreal and giddy.

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With expedition travel inherently flexible to take advantage of opportune moments, schedules are rarely set in stone when traveling with EYOS. So, too, was the case on this expedition. For instance, one evening, just before dinner, an opportunity arose to fly on a helicopter directly from the yacht’s helipad, dramatically skiring the coastline and soaring inland over dramatic ridges.

But perhaps the most exciting unplanned moment came after visiting with a couple that maintains a small island offshore. On the way into the anchorage, the Expedition Leader had seen whales in the distance. After visiting the island, he gathered everyone into the Zodiacs and set off to see if they could get a slightly closer perspective. After only ten minutes, the first whale surfaced nearby.

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For the next 45 minutes, a 30-ton humpback whale repeatedly breached, spy hopped and dove nearby. It was an exhilarating, and emotional moment—every time the whale surfaced, with its guttural exhalation so powerful one could more feel it than hear it, cheers rose from the Zodiac. Every time the whale breached- with its body coming almost completely out of the water, time after timethere were just gasps, shrieks and awe, along with the occasional tear from excitement.

After a year of being locked up due to the pandemic, there was something incredibly freeing about being outside, surrounded by stunning beauty and snow capped mountains, while witnessing one of the greatest shows in nature. It felt as if the world would get back to its natural order, and that the great wild

spaces would continue to not only survive, but thrive. For those eager to discover what lies off the beaten track, the breaching whale was a reminder of what is possible. Both intimate and joyful, private yet full of camaraderie, it was a perfectly emblematic EYOS moment. ______________________________________ EYOS Expeditions info@eyos.com www.eyos-expeditions.com Photo Credit: Reeve Jolliffe: 2 x Polar Bear + 2 photos below Angela Pennefather: Papua New Guinea p. 6 Christopher Scholey: All other photos

FEATURE: TP 52´S IN PUERTO PORTALS

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By Ingid Abery www.ingridabery.com Instagram: studio_abery

TP 52’S IN PUERTO PORTALS Takashi Okura’s Sled team were crowned winners of the first regatta of the 2021 season, the 52 SUPER SERIES Puerto Portals Sailing Week, after conflicting breezes on the Bay of Palma meant no racing could be held on the

final day. Sled triumph by just one single point at an event which saw five different teams win races and only six points separate the top six boats after six races were sailed.

In six boat 20th Anniversary Invitational fleet, racing under IRC, the victors were the Beau Geste of Hong Kong’s Karl Kwok who has a long and proud history with the TP52 class, dating right back to the origins of the class on the

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Transpac race. Sadly neither owner could be in Puerto Portals to compete.

As a celebration of the longevity and ongoing success of the TP52 class, both since it grew out of the Transpac Race and since it was adopted by the Mediterranean Fleet in 2004, the regatta was a great success, drawing 16 boats to race – nine in the 52 SUPER SERIES and six in the invitational division. The highlight of the week in terms of sheer spectacle was Friday’s 20th Anniversary racing day when the fleet combined for two great races. But for the 52 SUPER SERIES it was a stark reminder of how close and evenly matched these ultra refined these grand prix monohulls are, and how extremely close the racing is.

Sled showed flashes of the speed and form which saw them whitewash the last regatta of 2019, a breezy finale in Porto Cervo, Sardinia when they won with a big points margin and took six winning guns.

New faces on board, amidst a hugely experienced team included Finn Gold Cup and America’s Cup winner, Josh Junior with six times America’s Cup winner Murray Jones moving from the strategist’s role to steering.

They were the only team to win two races but – in this white hot fleet – no team this time were able to avoid the big scores and Sled also posted two sevenths in the nine boat fleet. Correspondingly on Thursday, when there were three races sailed, Quantum Racing weighed their scoreline down with 18 of their 23pts aggregate.

Don Cowie, mainsheet trimmer and project manager of the winning boat grinned, “Well this is our first win of the season obviously and only our second in seven or eight years and so we are delighted. For us as a team it is a great result. It is a shame Mr Okura’s not here to enjoy winning but we know he’s been back in Japan watching every step of the way so it’s a great win for the team.

Of their winning edge in Mallorca he concluded, “I think we are all a tight unit, Murray and Adam Beashel and Jeremy Lomas, and Josh Junior did a really nice job on the race track.

Unfortunately we didn’t get any racing today which made it a little bit easier. We knew the pressure was on today because the points are so close. Anything could have happened but we’re very happy to come away with the win.

It was great to win in 2019, we had an edge there, but everyone has moved on. everyone has done something to their boats and the racing is still fantastic.”

Of his first regatta back with the fleet since 2018, Quantum Racing’s tactician was smarting – as ever – not to have won: “Obviously we came to win the event. But we did a little bit too much damage to ourselves on Day 3. We got a lot better after that day.

Hat’s off to Sled, they sailed well. That three race day was a tricky day and they stringed together three good races and did what they had to do. But we look to the long game. You like to win all the battles but at the same time we have our sights set on the overall title

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and the world championships. This is a great baseline event for us because we haven’t sailed together really since the 2018 season.

But we want to be better. The fleet is really close, really really even. It’s impressive to see how the boats are evolving. When I stopped sailing this boat in 2018 I felt like we had a really good speed advantage especially in the breeze and you see all the fleet coming very close to the same spot. The Vrolijk boats still

hold an edge in very specific conditions, 12-13 knots in the flat water they’re very nice. And I think our boat is a good all round boat. But you can never blame your equipment so from there it feel’s like the fleet has all gravitated towards the same spot."

In the 20th Anniversary Invitational fleet Beau Geste, with Kenny Read steering were unbeaten. A collision with another boat during

the big fleet start of the first race of the 20th Anniversary regatta day knocked them out of contention for the day’s prizes. They were granted redress and topped the leaderboard comfortably, tactician and project manager Gavin Brady was effusive in his praise for the event and in his thanks to Mr Kwok for ensuring his boat raced and supported the class which is dear to his heart:

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“This was a really fun week for us. It was a real privilege to be invited to this anniversary event. We didn’t plan on sailing this year but when this opportunity came, Karl Kwok thought it was important to be here. He was one of the founding members of the class. We did our first Transpac together, I think we were Transpac 52 number 5 so it’s been a big part of the journey for us with the Beau Gestes, Karl’s had a number of TP52’s, some for offshore and some for inshore so it’s really neat to be here, hopefully we’ll be here for the 30th anniversary in 10 years time. And we were in a very fortunate situation to buy this boat, It’s a very special boat, when it became available we have all the options we could be super series or enjoy the boat by doing IRC racing. It’s great to have the option to join the Super Series, I know he (Karl) would really enjoy it. It’s a shame he couldn’t be here to enjoy this week to see what it’s all about and how professionally run this event is and see it in person. I think you have to be here to believe it. When you’re here in person you really get to feel the vibe and be around the best sailors in the world.”

Clasificación final de la Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week 1. Sled (USA) (Takashi Okura) (4,7,1,1,2,7) 22 p.

2. Quantum Racing (USA) (Doug DeVos) (2,1,2, 6,7,5) 23 p.

3. Phoenix (RSA) (Toni Norris) (3,8,7,4,1,3) 26 p.

4. Provezza (TUR) (Ergin Imre) (7,3,4,3,9,1) 27 p.

5. Alegre (USA/GBR) (Andrés Soriano) (5,5,3,2,6,6) 27 p.

6. Platoon (GER) (Harm Müller-Spreer) (1,4,9,8,4,2) 28p.

7. Bronenosec Gazprom (RUS) (Vladimir Liubomirov) (8,2,6,5,5,4) 30 p.

8. Interlodge (USA) (Austin Fragomen) (6,6,5,9,3,8) 37 p.

9. Gladiator (GBR) (Tony Langley) (9,9,8,7,8,9) 50 p.

20th Anniversary Invitational 1. Beau Geste (Karl Kwok, HK) (1,1,1,1,1,RDG1,RDG1) 7 p.

2. Air is Blue (Roberto Monti, ITA) (2,3,4,5,3,1,2) 20 p.

3. XIO (Marco Serafini ITA) (3,DNF8,2,3,2,2,1) 21 p.

4. THA72 (Kevin and Tom Whitrcraft, THA) (4,2,3,2,4,4,5) 24 p.

5. Arobas (Gerard Vogel, FRA) (5,6, DNC 8,4,6,3,3) 35 p.

6. Zero Emission (Samila Leisti, FIN) (6,4.5,5,7,5,5,4) 36.5 p.

7. Blue Carbon (Tony Guilu, ESP) (7,4.5,6,6,7,DNS8,6) ____________________________________

By Ingid Abery www.ingridabery.com Instagram: studio_abery

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FEATURE: CORAL RESTORATION

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CORAL RESTORATION What are Corals?

Imagine an upside-down jellyfish that is attached to a rock in the sea. Let’s call this creature a polyp. To protect itself from potential predators, this polyp builds a little protective case – a skeleton – around itself.

As time passes, the polyp grows and then it divides into two smaller versions of itself.

Both of these two new polyps keep building a protective skeleton around themselves and, again, grow until they are big enough to each split in two. This process of polyp growth and division repeats over and over again,

resulting in an agglomeration of identical polyps connected via their protective skeleton.

Together, this colony of clones form those structures of different shapes and colours that we call hard corals.

Corals are related to jellyfish and anemones, and, like them, they have stinging cells in their tentacles that they use for defence purposes, and to capture prey. But remarkably, hunting is not their primary strategy to acquire food and energy. Instead, hard corals receive up to 95% of their energy from algae that live inside the polyp’s tentacles. Indeed, coral polyps form a mutualistic symbiosis – a close beneficial relationship – with algae that are commonly known as zooxanthellae. The polyp provides shelter and essential nutrients to the algae, while the latter provide their host with energy produced via photosynthesis.

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Importance of Corals Photosynthesis is the process through which plants like algae produce sugar and oxygen from water and carbon dioxide. This said, corals play a crucial role in carbon dioxide fixation and are essential oxygen producers.

Therefore, it may be no surprise that coral reefs are often referred to as “underwater jungles”. Another similarity that they share with tropical jungles is that they are also true hotspots of biodiversity. Although coral reefs occupy less than 0.1 % of our planet’s upper oceans, they provide the habitat for almost one-quarter of all marine species on Earth.

Moreover, by building their skeleton tissue, hard corals offer the structure and habitat that millions of other marine organisms use to live, hunt, hide and breed. Coral reefs could thus be described as a city’s infrastructure, providing the fundamental facilities for its inhabitants and thereby constituting a veritable oasis in the underwater deserts of our oceans.

In addition to their significance for the environment, coral reefs play vital roles in our economy and society. They support an estimated 500 million people worldwide by providing food security, income and coastal protection. Adding the importance of corals for diving tourism, fisheries, and their potential for the medical and pharmaceutical industry to the resources they provide, coral reefs have an economic value worth billions of dollars.

Threats The relevance and significance of corals being undeniable, it is of concern that coral reef abundance and diversity has rapidly declined over the past decades. This worldwide degradation is partially induced by natural causes like storms but is mainly driven and enhanced by anthropogenic (human-induced) disturbances.

Coral abundance is naturally limited by recruitment, which describes the successful growth of coral larvae into adults. However, high predation risk and spatial competition in the early life stage can lead to coral mortalities of up to 100%, thus making this early phase a true demographic bottleneck for coral populations.

Since corals are sessile animals and cannot move away from unfavourable conditions, the success of those that made it through the initial bottleneck phase depends on the environmental conditions surrounding them.

A major factor is the sea surface temperature.

Corals are found in tropical regions all around the world, where the temperatures are already elevated. In other words, most corals are already living close to their thermal threshold.

Climate-change induced rise of temperatures, therefore, poses an incredible threat to our coral reefs worldwide. In the past decades, increased sea surface temperatures have led to coral bleaching events over extended periods. Coral bleaching is the dissociation of the coral-algal symbiosis that becomes unbeneficial when the temperature rises too high. As a consequence, the polyp expels the colourful algae resulting in the coral turning white. With the algae gone, the coral loses its

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primary energy source. Consequently, coral bleaching is generally followed by high levels of coral mortality.

Another major threat for coral reefs is the phenomenon of ocean acidification. About 40% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that we release into the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels is taken up by the ocean. As a result, increased levels of CO2 in our oceans lead to a decrease in available carbonate ions (CO32-) in the water column. However, corals require CO32- to build their protective skeletons.

Therefore, a reduction of available CO32significantly diminishes the ability of corals to build their protective skeleton and inexorably leads to coral reef degradation.

Additional stressors such as eutrophication (i.e. increased nutrient levels in the ocean), sedimentation and unsustainable fishing have also contributed to the worldwide coral decline. Altogether, the disturbances mentioned above are direct causes of coral reef degradation and have indirect negative impacts since stress dramatically reduces the resilience of a reef and thereby facilitates global disease outbreaks, which ultimately can lead to coral bleaching and coral death.

The Need for Coral Restoration

Increased frequency and intensity of mass coral bleaching events are dramatically reducing the ability to recover. Together, the lack of natural recruitment and insufficient time between stressful events slow down or even impede natural coral reef recovery. Therefore, the need for restoration methods and management strategies becomes indispensable in preserving coral reef dynamics, structure, and function.

Coral restoration is the process via which degraded, damaged, or destroyed coral reefs are assisted to recover from their disturbances and can include both active and passive restoration methods. A passive restoration is a preventive approach that aims to protect and preserve the original coral reef habitats and allow for natural recovery if a disturbance has occurred. For example, implementing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can promote reef health by decreasing potential disruption.

Active restoration methods are direct interventions such as coral gardening and transplantation or macroalgae removal that aim to directly increase coral reef health, abundance, or biodiversity.

Coral Restoration Methods Coral gardening, also known as asexual propagation, is a restoration technique that grows new coral colonies from smaller coral

fragments. These fragments are usually produced in a nursery until they reach maturity (approximately 6-12 months, depending on the species) before being transferred back onto a natural reef. Coral gardening nurseries can be either land-based or ocean-based (in-situ). If grown in-situ, coral fragments are either attached to so-called coral trees where they remain suspended in the water column above the seafloor or attached to fixed structures located on or near the seafloor (e.g. cement blocks or PVC/rope frames).

In some areas, low-voltage electricity is applied to steel-framed structures that the coral fragments are attached to. The electric current triggers a chemical reaction that coats the steel structure with limestone minerals similar to the limestone created by the corals themselves when building their protective skeleton. Coral fragments growing this way are supposed to grow faster and be more resilient to changing ocean conditions. Unlike nurseries in the ocean, coral farms on land have the advantage that the environmental conditions can be controlled and the risk of predation is low. The latter is especially important when the coral fragments are small. On-land nurseries are often using micro-fragmentation, which consists of cutting the collected coral fragments into very small pieces. The advantage of these micro-fragmented corals is that they grow up to fifty times faster.

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While coral gardening is a fast way of generating large numbers of corals, the downside of growing fragments of existing coral populations is that no new genetic variation could be better adapted to the fastchanging ocean conditions. However, another coral restoration technique known as larval propagation or sexual propagation is tackling precisely this problem. By collecting coral eggs and sperm during coral spawning events and rearing the larvae in the lab, this method aims to increase the genetic diversity of corals. The new coral larvae are then either directly settled onto the local reefs or on artificial substrates before being transferred onto the degraded coral reefs.

If coral reef degradation is very advanced, other restoration methods are sometimes necessary prior to coral transplantations. For example, the reef substrate, which is the surface that the corals are growing on, must sometimes be enhanced. This includes removing macroalgae, a space competitor, which restricts coral settlement, reduces coral growth and causes coral mortality and disease. The introduction of artificial reefs is another approach to tackle reef degradation. Precisely, structures such as boats, steel frames or concrete blocks create new habitats that corals can settle onto over the following decades; these new structures can generate entirely new coral reefs.

Coral conservation While effective coral restoration techniques are crucial in our race to save our coral reefs, it is essential to realise that restoration alone will not preserve our underwater treasure.

Instead, we have to focus on reducing and/or eliminating coral stressors in the first place. To do so, we have to significantly cut down our carbon emissions globally to mitigate ocean warming and acidification. Furthermore, we have to manage threats such as overfishing and pollution locally. Only then does the repopulation and active restoration of coral reefs become relevant.

The preservation of our reefs thus demands an integrative and future-oriented approach, including both active and passive restoration methods. Importantly, successful reef management strategies require regular monitoring of the local reefs and the tracking of restored sites over long periods to [1] quickly detect potential changes in reef health and [2] validate the efficacity of the employed restoration techniques. Ultimately, coral restoration comes down to a race against time: the faster we act now, the higher are the chances of conserving our coral reefs. So, what are we waiting for? _____________________________________ Sophie Schoenherr Coral Restoration Scientist Special thanks and photo credits to: Reef Renewal International, Operation Wallacea, Coral Vita, Blue Ocean Watch, Francesco Ungaro. www.diveoperationsbuddy.com

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FEATURE: WHERE NEXT FOR THE AMERICA'S CUP?

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will take place, along with the devilish detail of the event’s new protocol. Budget size and nationality rules are likely to be the two hottest topics.

Thirty-five venue proposals were reportedly received by Origin Sports – the British company retained by ETNZ to manage the bid process for the 37th America’s Cup. That batch was whittled down to a short list of three very different locations – Cork in Ireland, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, and Valencia in Spain – to be given closer scrutiny. Let’s remember though that a last-minute reprieve for Auckland is still very much a possibility.

All three of the shortlisted cities have distinct strengths and weaknesses.

WHERE NEXT FOR THE AMERICA'S CUP? Is Saudi Arabia the frontrunner to host the 37th edition?

Less than two weeks out from the deadline to reveal the dates and venue of the 37th America’s Cup – despite what some might tell you – nobody other than the current holders Emirates Team New Zealand has any idea when and where the next edition will take place.

offered NZ$100m to run AC37 in Auckland.

Picking a suitable venue for sailing’s oldest and most venerated international competition is no easy task and one that has been made all the harder since ETNZ CEO Grant Dalton’s decision to invite bids from outside New Zealand.

Back in the northern hemisphere, the three teams who took challenged last time around – Challenger of Record Ineos Team UK, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, and American Magic – can only bide their time and wait like the rest of us for the puff of white smoke from the ETNZ team base.

That hasn’t gone down well with the New Zealand public who were expecting Auckland to remain the centre of the attention for another America’s Cup cycle.

In a recent poll 72 per cent were in favour of the America’s Cup being held in New Zealand next time – albeit they were less enthusiastic about their government stumping up the extra cash the team says is required to run the event and successfully defend the Cup for a second time.

Meanwhile Dalton appears to have seen off an external challenge to his leadership from Kiwi businessman Mark Dunphy, CEO and chairman of Greymouth Petroleum, who claims to have access to the funds required to successfully defend the America’s Cup in Auckland – but only if Dalton would be willing to step down.

Dalton stood his ground however and by the weekend the Dunphy camp was forced to soften its stance on forcing out Dalton. The group of largely unidentified rich listers said they were willing to pledge NZ$80m on top of the New Zealand government’s previously

With nothing in writing to Emirates Team New Zealand or the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to back up this proposal, it is hard to judge from the outside whether or not this is all just wishful thinking. Meanwhile the clock continues to tick down to the September 17 deadline.

From what we understand all three syndicates would be happy to return to Auckland for another crack prising sailing’s oldest and most venerated trophy from the grasp of Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club.

Whether the same can be said for Ernesto Bertelli’s Swiss syndicate Alinghi – who won the 31st and 32nd America’s Cups and are strongly rumoured to be planning to challenge again this time around – is not clear at this point.

Bertelli is known to have been tracking the America’s Cup closely since losing to BMW Oracle Racing in Valencia and the team is highly active on the GC32 and TF35 foiling catamaran circuits. Word has it that Bertelli has agreed a purchase deal for one of the Luna Rossa AC75s – making a welcome return to the America’s Cup look promising.

Whether other viable teams can be tempted out of the shadows will depend largely on where and when the 37th America’s Cup

Cork and Valencia score highly on their ability to attract international spectators. Both offer easy access from across Europe and the United States and – assuming the world has got to grips with Covid 19 by 2024 – America’s Cup fans from around the world would be assured the warmest of welcomes.

Valencia’s mostly blue-sky Mediterranean climate must surely be a plus for the organisers of a TV-centric international event like the America’s Cup – while Cork’s unpredictable weather patterns may have reduced its selection chances a tad.

Likewise, how the Irish bid deals with the need to find space for the team bases, race village and other logistical challenges at this stage is known only to the people involved in the decision-making process. Valencia meanwhile reportedly has earmarked suitable vacant lots and has made the rejuvenation of the previous America’s Cup site a key tenet of its bid.

The sticking point for both bids is likely to be the question marks over Cork and Valencia’s ability to come up with the necessary cash Emirates Team New Zealand are looking for – not only to stage the event, but to also fund the team’s attempt to lift the America’s Cup for a third consecutive time.

Cork’s bid is linked to Global Ireland 2025 – a national initiative aimed at positioning Ireland as “an island at the centre of the world”. But the Irish government is being cautious and has commissioned a cost/benefit analysis to determine the viability of the country taking on the America’s Cup. Valencia famously hosted the 32nd and 33rd editions of the America’s Cup in 2007 and 2010 respectively, the first of which at least was viewed as a major success with a gigantic (by today’s standards) fleet of 11 Challenger teams. Mainstream media interest back then was enormous and the teams each received substantial pay outs from the sale of the event’s TV rights.

But that was then, and this is now. Valencia’s mayor has also been ultra-cautious – with good reason given that his city is still paying off millions of Euros from the previous America’s Cups, and from a recently hosted Formula 1 event.

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Like Ireland, the ‘Valencia 2024’ bid is dependent on latching on to state funding and the bid team are yet to get any project funding green lit by the national government, the regional Generalitat Valenciana, and the Valencia City Council. Achieving this before the Emirates Team New Zealand decision deadline will be crucial.

When it comes to financing, the bid from Saudi Arabia is of course far and away the front runner to host the 37th America’s Cup. The Saudi government is reported to have spent $1.5 billion recently to attract a diverse group of major international sporting events to the Kingdom – including $650m on a 10-year deal with Formula 1; $20m on the Saudi Cup, reputedly the world’s richest horse race with a prize pot of $20m, and $100m in 2019 on the ‘Clash on the Dunes’ heavyweight boxing match between American/Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr and Britain’s Anthony Joshua.

A report released by Grant Liberty the human rights organisation describes all this activity as 'sports washing' – also known in the international diplomatic community as ‘sports diplomacy’.

Grant Liberty say this is an attempt to shine up Saudi Arabia’s international political reputation, tarnished by a pitifully poor track record on women’s rights, as well as its involvement in the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Yemen, and the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia has no track record of hosting grand prix yachting events, although approaches have reportedly been made to the

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International Maxi Association to bring the J Class there for a regatta.

Staging an America’s Cup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a country with no track record of hosting grand prix sailing events – could prove challenging.

Weather-wise it won’t be easy. Temperatures peak at 38C/100F in the summer months, meaning a winter edition is the most likely option.

There will be challenges too culturally: female visitors are prohibited from exposing their shoulders and knees, men are not allowed to wear shorts, and there is a strict ban on the consumption of alcohol. None of which seems likely to encourage foreign America’s Cup fans to make the trip.

So where will the 37th America’s Cup be held?

Ireland, Spain, Saudi Arabia? Or maybe even back to New Zealand? (with the chance to win three consecutive America’s Cups up for grabs, Emirates Team New Zealand will surely not want to hand away home team advantage with a move to a northern hemisphere venue).

When it comes to making predictions about the America’s Cup the accepted practice is to ‘follow the money’.

If funding from New Zealand turns out not to be forthcoming then the lure of Saudi Arabia’s plentiful supply of dollars will simply be impossible to ignore – and the 37th America’s Cup will be held in Jeddah, sometime in the northern hemisphere winter of 2024.

It might not be a popular decision with many

sailing fans, but a well-funded successful America’s Cup must surely be preferable to a lacklustre edition run on a shoestring budget.

A Saudi Arabian America’s Cup with (dare we dream) as many as six teams – would probably be viewed first-hand by a moderate but respectably sized local audience (although nothing like the gigantic armadas of spectator boats we saw in Auckland) but watched remotely from around the world by a recordbreaking gigantic online and TV audience.

If that turns out to be the case – and we all want the best for the America’s Cup, right?

– then it’s hard to see future editions being staged anywhere else. ______________________________________ Justin Chisholm Managing Editor America’s Cup News

FEATURE: CAPTAIN KELLY – FROM THE FARM TO THE SEA

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doesn’t surprise me completely that I am where I am today."

It seems it was purely by chance that Kelly found her way into the yachting industry.

Having finished a Master of Science degree in Chemistry on the east coast of the US, she took a teaching job at a local college. Her next move was a defining moment, "There was a student there that I got along with really well. She knew I was new to the community and wanted to show me around. So, after grades were turned in for the semester, she invited me to a party on a yacht. I had no clue what I would be getting myself into."

Kelly smiles as she describes how events took an unexpected turn and something amazing evolved when she least anticipated it, "After I stood at the end of the dock in awe, we boarded. I met the captain and asked to see the engine room straight away before I had even shaken his hand!" Kelly laughs at the memory.

"Growing up on a farm it was natural for me to be interested in the mechanics. I looked at the engines and remarked how these were tractor engines and electronics, so I could drive this thing, it’s just like a tractor. I don’t think that was my best call, comparing his motor yacht to a farm tractor!" Luckily the captain took this in good humour and told her that if she was so sure about driving the yacht, to come back the next day. Of course, she did, and the rest is history. From that date on, the captain acted as Kelly’s instructor, taking her under his wing, making time to broaden her knowledge and experience as much as he could.

With a desire for knowledge and an eagerness for success, Kelly moved up the ranks quickly, with guidance and mentoring from the captain who initially inspired her. "We made a good team and I owe a lot of my success to him, but he has always graciously said he offered me the tools to get where I am and I did the rest,” Kelly states with clear gratitude.

CAPTAIN KELLY – FROM THE FARM TO THE SEA One of the only Sanlorenzo 106 motor yachts available for charter in Florida and the Bahamas, FREDDY is a firm favourite amongst those looking for the perfect yachting getaway.

Available for charter through superyacht brokerage Ocean Independence, the yacht’s outstanding crew operate under the watchful eye of highly accomplished Captain Kelly Gordon. Cruising back from Nassau after a busy ten-day charter, Kelly took some time to reflect on her journey into the maritime world and aspects of life as a female captain.

Growing up in a small farm town in Indiana, a fair distance from the sea, Kelly didn’t know

that yachting would become such a big part of her life. Yet a thirst for adventure has been a driving force in her career, with a mix of motivation, ambition, and a little bit of luck all contributing to her exciting ride so far. Kelly's story is most definitely an inspiration to all budding yachties out there.

"I had no idea that this was a career for me!" Kelly remarks, "If you had asked me 15 years ago if I wanted to be a yacht captain, to be honest I would’ve asked what a yacht was. I grew up in the middle of the country, the furthest from anything yachting. I have always been a bit of a water baby though, so it

As one of only two female superyacht captains currently operating in the Ocean Independence charter fleet and one of a handful in the industry, Kelly is keen to see this number grow. "It is awesome, but kind of sad too and I am proud to initiate a change. I would absolutely love to see more female captains in the industry. Actually, my goal or initiative, is to share my story with as many people I can in the hopes that I encourage or inspire women to chase their dreams of becoming a member of the deck department." She continues with genuine passion, "Really, though, I just love seeing anyone chase their dreams, so it isn’t just women that I hope to encourage."

The skills and qualities needed for a career in yachting are varied, and Kelly clearly possesses many. Wanting to offer any valuable tips for yacht crew of the future she reels off some sage advice, "One of the most important things is to love travelling and not mind being away from home, friends, and family for extended periods of time. You will need to be a team player, in the biggest sense that you can imagine, because you are working with, living with, eating with, and playing with the same people day in and day out." She continues with some realistic and practical insight, "You

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definitely need to be able to withstand some of the longest work hours and be able to put your best smile on, even on your worst of days.

Remember, those who are on board enjoying a yachting break are doing so to escape their normal, everyday stressors, so you are their happy place. You need to be flexible and willing to help out in areas that might not necessarily be your area of expertise."

Flying the flag for women in yachting, Kelly is a keen advocate that individuals use their intuition and follow their dreams. "I would encourage women to get into yachting by simply telling them to Go For It! It is such a rewarding career and if you have even the slightest bit of interest you owe it to yourself to explore the opportunities." With an infectious and unswerving enthusiasm, she is keen to promote the lifestyle that she evidently thrives in, saying, "Two of the biggest highlights of being on board are the relationships that you build with your other crew members.

These are relationships that you won’t find are created anywhere else. And, the travel, of course! What’s not to love about the continual exploration?"

Relationships on board are important, and a vital factor is how the team interact and work together. Doubtless, as captain there have to be some challenges to overcome along the way, as Kelly admits, "The hardest thing about being a captain is managing my crew. The best thing about being a captain is my crew. So, the answer is the same for both, ironically. The relationships that I have been able to develop with my crew are the most rewarding, but sometimes getting to that point is the most challenging." Adding with a wry smile, "And, sometimes being a female captain is tough.

It’s almost like I have to prove myself 10 times over. With that said, though, it is the men in this industry that have collectively helped me get to where I am."

Cruising extensively throughout the world, Captain Kelly has had the opportunity to travel to some spectacular destinations. On board FREDDY, a regular visitor to the stunning grounds of the Bahamas, she beams when commending the virtues of this region. "I am in absolute love with The Bahamas, specifically the Exumas. Not only are the Exumas the most beautiful place on the planet, but the people that you find there are, too. For me, it’s the people that make a place and I have some of the best relationships with Bahamians."

So, has she found any local treasures in her favourite spots that have proved particularly surprising? "Yes, we just found one this trip!

Little Farmer’s Cay and the surrounding area is truly a hidden gem. The people that you find there, the beauty that you find there, and the concealed little beaches, sandbars, and caves are places that you could only dream of. In fact, I decided to add this part to our typical Exumas charter itinerary, and we will be one of a few charter boats that do!"

I don’t continually strive to be good at it and sometimes I’m not." These wise words might be particularly valid in the climate we find ourselves in today. Summing up her incredible attitude, Kelly continues, "So, be kind to yourself, encourage yourself, tell yourself when you’re doing a good job. The conversations that we have with ourselves are of the highest importance."

An instantly noticeable observation is that Kelly loves her job and is fully immersed in her role on FREDDY, stating by her own admission, " Sometimes, I pick a project on the boat just to relax! I have hobbies, yes, but I love to work.

I enjoy it, so I work a ton." It is also good to hear she does make time for herself and has a strong and supportive family she adores. "Any spare time that I get is devoted to my family.

Any time off that I get, I go home. I have an awesome mom, siblings, nieces and nephew, and sister in law."

Ocean Independence is a full-service superyacht brokerage company, specialising in yacht sales, charter, new build and management. One of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury-yachting sector, it has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and a team that combines more years of marine expertise than any other brokerage company globally. Founded in 2005, Ocean Independence now has approximately 115 employees, operating from 13 offices around the world, speaking 23 different languages.

Finally, how does Kelly maintain her abundant enthusiasm and stay upbeat, does she have any advice to share? "I stay motivated by being my biggest cheerleader. How you talk to yourself and treat yourself is so important.

Characteristically, I am a very driven and positive person, but that doesn’t mean that

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FEATURE: TURKISH DELIGHT ON BOARD QUEEN OF MAKRI

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TURKISH DELIGHT ON BOARD QUEEN OF MAKRI Recently launched by Megri Yacht Ltd in Turkey, and delivered in early 2021, custom-built motor sailer QUEEN OF MAKRI is a stunning charter yacht, packed with amenities and run by a passionate crew.

For charterers looking to explore Turkish waters in style, 37m QUEEN OF MAKRI will turn heads in every port with her outstanding design. Offering guests sublime comfort, her wide beam affords luxurious accommodation and abundantly spacious living areas. Beautiful woods combine with the contemporary interior décor to create a relaxed ambience throughout, while extensive deck spaces ensure plenty of opportunity for socialising and sunbathing. Whether dining on deck, relaxing

on the giant sun pad or simply relaxing in the salon, the choice of zones guests can enjoy is impressive. A rare advantage is the ample accommodation for up to twelve guests in six staterooms, comprising two full-width masters, three doubles and one twin stateroom, all with en suite facilities.

Equipped with a superb range of water sports equipment, guests can expect plenty of fun in the sun, expertly supervised by the deck crew.

From her 3-seater Seadoo to water-skis, SUP to inflatable tows, there will never be a dull moment for activity seekers with so many toys to choose from. If you don't want to dive in, soak up the sun on the beach club platform and enjoy the fantastic view. With impeccable

service from her attentive crew of six, every small detail during a charter will be thought of and every request catered for.

QUEEN OF MAKRI is the ideal option for charterers who may be looking to enjoy an extended summer season thanks to the mild Turkish climate, warm waters and beautiful coastline. The ultimate getaway awaits with a personal touch from her top-level crew.

The team on board were delighted to share their experience so far with us and keen to highlight the charter opportunities guests can enjoy when exploring Turkey on board this exceptional yacht.

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Welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable, Captain Veysel Bozüyük spent his childhood by the sea in Antalya, fuelling his ambition to become a captain. Driven by passion and plenty of hard work, Veysel has now amassed some 20 years in the yachting industry, commenting wisely on his career, "it is fair to say that yesterday's desire makes me today's captain."

is truly magical" they explain. A close-knit crew, all from different regions in Turkey, their knowledge of the locale is extensive, and they clearly thrive from being at sea, "we are a family together on board and work well as a professional team. All of us welcome the amazing opportunities on QUEEN OF MAKRI – it motivates us, and we really love what we do."

Speaking of his brand-new charge, he remarks on QUEEN OF MAKRI's superb volume and exceptional comfort, "with her spacious cabins and wonderful deck dining, she really is an exclusive charter yacht – one of only two so far in this build." Excited to welcome guests on board and show them the treasures of the Turkish coastline, both Captain Veysel and his crew aim to create an immersive experience. "Turkey carries amazing cultural heritage, filled with so many charming places, fascinating history plus the opportunity for wonderful local experiences", he states with contagious enthusiasm.

Bringing his vast global experience to the yacht, Chef Fettah has previously been able to call no less than seven countries his home. Absorbing different cultures and styles of cuisine, this today is reflected in his delicious and diverse creations. Setting up the galley on a brand-new yacht has been an exciting challenge for Chef Fetta, who comments "I have drawn on my 20 years' experience as a chef and employed my organisational and management skills to become fully established on board. The galley has been well equipped, and it is a good space to work efficiently." Relishing the opportunity to produce exciting fare for guests he notes, "Turkish food is all about big and traditional flavours but I also enjoy producing different worldwide cooking styles, plus modern Turkish cuisine. My signature dish of stuffed plums is always popular!". Guests cruising on QUEEN OF MAKRI are certainly in for a treat!

It is clear the enthusiastic crew share his passion, describing the special moments and unforgettable memories that are made on a yacht charter, "the golden hours on deck are a pretty amazing experience for everyone, watching the sun set and the view change

QUEEN OF MAKRI is available to charter with Ocean Independence in Turkey. ______________________________________ enquiries@ocyachts.com www.oceanindependence.com

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ICE SIX.SIX. NOTHING BUT THE BEST “Nothing but the best” is the slogan chosen by Italian boatyard ICE YACHTS to define the new line of sailing yachts created in collaboration with some of the most outstanding names in the yachting industry: Farr Yacht design for the hull and naval architecture, Micheletti + Partners for the interior and exterior styling, and Pure Design & Engineering for the structures. Six.Six. is the first model of this new state-of-the-art line that will deliver light, fast, competitive yet comfortable yachts. This line, which is not meant to substitute the existing production, is designed for those yacht owners who appreciate the solidity and performance that characterize all ICE YACHTS’ models but strive for a more cutting-edge design.

The first model will boast a carbon/glass sandwich hull with full carbon deck and structures; additionally, the yard is working on the design of a full carbon model for speed lovers. Rigging will obviously also be full carbon with a mast that will provide a generous sailing area. To withstand the heavy loads of the considerable sailing area, the Six.Six. has been fitted with a double Weldox keel with lead bulb, which will ensure the necessary solidity and strength. The carbon helm, which has been designed using cutting-edge technologies, guarantees maximum control in all sorts of conditions and complete safety, paramount at ICE YACHTS. Giovanni Belgrano of Pure Design & Engineering, in charge of the yacht’s structures, says “After having been involved in the America’s Cup for the past two years, we have now been able to apply our skills to the design of a commercial project, a yacht designed for sea and yachting enthusiasts, for all those sailors who make an all-around use of the boat and yet do not want to compromise on performance. Technologies and materials have advanced considerably, allowing to create ultra-light, extremely strong, durable yachts capable of guaranteeing superior comfort and silence. The Six.Six. is a true regatta cruiser step-changer.”

The waterlines have also been designed to further enhance the speed and seaworthiness typical of the boatyard’s yachts. Boasting a slightly reverse bow, maximum beam astern

and a high righting moment, the hull has been designed to allow the Six.Six. to compete against pure racers. Keeping both racing and cruising in mind, the 3.35-metre draft is the perfect compromise between top performance under sail and access to the main harbors in the Mediterranean. As design studio Farr Yacht Design, in charge of naval architecture, said “The yard gave us total freedom when it came to the design of the hull, appendages and sail plan. The objective was to deliver a top performance, easy to handle yacht. A modern, fast boat yet stable and precise. This yacht will deliver fast cruising as well as great satisfactions on regatta courses”.

To guarantee comfort and performance meticulous attention has also been paid to the exterior deck layout. The spacious Mediterranean-like cockpit features all the comforts necessary to enjoy outdoor living, such as a spacious seating arrangement, whereas, to guarantee ease of handling, sheets and halyards run back to the helm station where they can be comfortably handled by one person courtesy of the 4 electric winches aft of the cockpit. To further enhance the onboard living experience, the Six.Six. boasts an automotivestyle deckhouse fitted with numerous glazed surfaces that, in addition to endowing the yacht with a sleek, sporty look, provide superior visibility from the interior dinette and flood the area with an abundance of natural light. Inside, designer Lucio Micheletti has

conceived an efficient, comfortable, practical layout that includes an airy and spacious raised saloon and the possibility of choosing between a 3-cabin 3-bathroom or a 4-cabin 4-bathroom layout. According to designer Lucio Micheletti “As for the exterior, I have tried to provide a clean, uncluttered design with no superfluous elements, in which everything is useful and functional, whilst inside I have prioritized spaciousness and brightness with an eye on providing practical solutions.”

The fruit of the work of the best designers on the market today, with this fully customizable new cutting-edge model, Italian yard ICE YACTHS places itself, once again, at the forefront of the industry.

Technical data LOA 19.90m · LWL 18.50m · Beam 5.70m · Draft 3.35m ·Displacement 26,000kg · Materials: carbon glass-fibre sandwich hull with full carbon deck and structures · Full caron mast · Full carbon boom · Full carbon rigging · Double Weldox keel with lead bulb · Main sail 152 sqm · Jib 124 sqm · Jennaker 454 sqm · Hull and naval architecture: Farr Yacht Design · Interior and exterior design: Micheletti + Partners · Structures: PURE Design & Engineering · Shipyard ICE YACHTS ______________________________________ iceyachts.es | yachtconsultingbarcelona.com ICE YACHTS is a leading Italian shipyard in the production of semi-custom cruiser-racer sailboats, offering solid, light, and fast yachts, whose aesthetics respond to the purest Made in Italy style.

Founded in 2012 by Marco Malgara, ICE YACHTS builds its boats in the former CN Yacht 2000 shipyard, located near Milan and with more than 30 years of experience in the construction of large sailing yachts, both semi-custom and full-custom. Standing out for its high use of carbon and construction processes of exceptional quality, ICE YACHTS range of high-performance, state-of-the-art cruisers has monohulls ranging from 52' to 82', and catamarans, from 61’ to 72'.

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PORT ADRIANO: OCIBAR - UNIQUE MARINA MANAGEMENT

Antonio Zaforteza

It’s always a pleasure to speak with Captains of Industry and so it was, on a bright sunny morning, that I sat down at my laptop to chat to the charming Antonio Zaforteza, CEO of Ocibar, who for more than 25 years have been the owners of Port Adriano, Botafoc Ibizia, and more recently Port Tarraco, to see just how they have been affected by the last couple of years and what the future holds.

Luckily, they didn’t have to ERTE any of their staff as the boats were still in the marinas and therefore there was still a revenue stream. In fact, many of the boats extended their stays.

Where the real worry was, at the time, was with the offices, shops, restaurants and charter companies. However, Ocibar understood their importance within the overall vision and infrastructure of the marinas and tried to help as much as possible with rent reductions and deferrals and a future that looked uncertain at one point is now far far brighter.

boast characteristic features that make them unique and inimitable and allow Ocibar to provide a network of marinas that make their clients’ stay an unforgettable experience. They are not just a place to berth a boat or carry out maintenance work, they are a destination in their own right for anyone with a passion for the nautical industry.

Born to a Mallorcan father in Barcelona, Antonio spent many of his formative years on the island in its calas and beaches. In fact, he says with a wistful smile, he actually learned to swim in Adriano. His father bought Port Adriano in 1999 and when he sadly passed away in 2001, Antonio, who had trained as an Industrial Engineer, took over the reins. He talks of the group as a family who stick by each other through thick and thin, with many of the employees, such as Luis the harbourmaster, having been there for several decades. They have seen families grow, children born, and this family focus allows them to make decisions faster and have face to face relationships with their clients and customers.

I end the call by asking what he thinks the Balearics can do better and he says that obviously one of the issues is that we lack the infrastructure, with things such as lift capacity, versus other Mediterranean destinations, but hopefully there are plans underway to solve those issues. He says that the biggest problem we face is trying to change the local perception of the industry. That we are not the big bad wolves and evil polluters of the sea. In fact, he says the marinas themselves are like giant seabins, where everything that gets swept into them from inland gets picked up and removed.

We are not the ones putting the plastic in the ocean, we are the ones taking it out, and that is the responsibility of us as an industry.

This support for his employees and the local businesses that make up the marinas is also extended out to the arts. If you’ve lived on the island, you can’t have missed the excitement every year around the summer concert season down in Port Adriano. Who could forget Gloria Gaynor in all her resplendent glory, or the suave Tony Hadley charming us as the sun set over Philip Stark’s beautifully redesigned marina?

It is clear to see the personality of this charismatic CEO is at the very heart of the marinas themselves, with their fun quirky marketing, attention to design and detail, and the complete desire to give all involved a unique and unforgettable experience.

Talk turns to the ports themselves and what makes them so unique. He says that the ports – which share a common value: excellence –

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Marina Facilities • VHF channel 9 • 24-hour telephone: (+34) 678 788 072 • Maximum draught 7 m • Free parking • 10,000 m2 technical area, with 250-tonne Travelift and workshops.

• TPA • Petrol station • Security cameras and 24-hr surveillance • Restricted access • Telephone switchboard • Wastewater extraction service in berth • Running water • MARPOL certifications • Mooring system with 2 lines + 2 or more optional lines • Storages • Specific recycling areas and Green Point • 24-hr. crew service • Electricity supply up to 600A • Venue for nautical, sporting, corporate, fashion events, etc.

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CLEAN SWEEP SECURES A SPARKLING 2021 MULTIHULL CUP VICTORY FOR ALLEGRA

The all-conquering Allegra took a clear-cut victory at the 2021 Multihull Cup in Mallorca today after another high tempo performance out on the racecourse secured her third straight race win.

“The boat has been evolving and there just aren’t any gaps in the knowledge anymore, and everyone knows what to do, so we are sailing to the numbers and it’s delivering results.

fleet start in an easterly with a beat to the first turning point on the course, the rocky promontory of Cap de Cala Figuera and its distinctive black and white lighthouse.

Sailed by Switzerland’s Adrian Keller, the 84’ Nigel Irens design eased her way to the front of the fleet of performance cruising catamarans to again take line honours and win her second Multihull Cup title in some style.

“We love having our cage rattled, and Highland Fling certainly did that at Lora Piana, so we came here ready to put on a good show, and all the other boats are lifting their game, just look at Coco which was nipping at our heels as well.”

The fleet was then able to bear away to the first turning mark, the tiny islet of Ilot de Sec in the Bay of Palma, and then run off west for another gybe-fest to the laid mark off Cabo de la Mola before heading back to the finish.

In a close finish for the overall runner-up spot the British-flagged Coco de Mer pipped her fellow Cup regular R-Six to second place, both ahead of Highland Fling XVII which was making her debut at Multihull Cup.

And Larsen said he anticipated the growing interest in performance cruising catamarans would continue increasing: “Looking ahead there are so many good designs out there and a lot of people coming to it.

Speaking at the Port Adriano prize-giving Allegra’s delighted tactician Paul Larsen said: “It’s nice when everything works and we had a fun time doing it in great conditions – we’ve had a little bit of everything here and the race committee did a great job.

“Here we are showcasing what they are capable of out on a racecourse without compromising the level of comfort, so it is truly a dualpurpose boat that does fantastic cruising and amazing racing as well.”

Having targeted a second place overall at the start of the final day, the crew of the Morrelli & Melvin designed Gunboat 66 Coco de Mer finished the Multihull Cup with a smile on their faces. “Allegra were worthy winners and they didn’t really put a foot wrong, so it was great to take second,” said tactician Tim Thubron.

Racing in moderate conditions today saw the

“There are no slouches in this fleet and every

When the results came in Coco de Mer took second, with Highland Fling overhauling R-Six to take the last place on the final day podium, if not the overall.

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boat has been sailing well, and it was very close, tight racing, especially between us and R-Six over the three days.”

And he added: “It has been a classic case of ‘champagne sailing’, with great wind, shorts and T-shirts, it doesn’t get any better than this really. The rivalry between the teams is very friendly, but equally there’s not an inch given on the racetrack, just good, clean, fair and competitive racing.”

It was a sentiment echoed by their Polish rivals on R-Six, a 67’ Morrelli & Melvin design from Hudson Hakes Marine. “It was a great event for us and the opportunity to race and train against other sailors has been priceless,” said helm Robert Janecki.

“We aimed to go out and fight today but unfortunately we made a couple of mistakes, and seeing Allegra doing so well showed we have plenty of room for improvement.

Nevertheless we fought to the end and it has been great to be here.

“We are definitely planning on being back next year, everyone who organises this are just like family to us.”

Meanwhile, though disappointed with their overall standing, the Highland Fling team are also looking to a return match next year.

Cam Appleton, Tactician on the VPLP designed Gunboat 68, said: “Congratulations to Allegra – it was good fun racing and a really well-run event, and we appreciate all the hospitality and Andrea’s foresight in putting the regatta together.

“We weren’t as competitive as we’d hoped to be. We have a few things to improve on and our performance against our rating is something we need to take a look at, and refine and develop moving forward now that we have a better knowledge of the boat.

“It has been great and the multihull fleet is sure to grow and become more competitive, and it’s a date in the diary for next year for sure.”

Amid celebrations at the Sansibar Wine bar and restaurant in the Port Adriano base, Multihull Cup Event Director Andrea Grimm said: “The whole team here are just delighted that the owners, their families, guests, skippers and crews have had a great time with some competitive racing in fabulous conditions.

“As ever we are grateful for the strong backing of our supporters, including Marinepool and Rigging Projects, whose sponsorship of the Clean Waves refillable water station and reusable bottles here in Port Adriano has reinforced our status as a Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta.”

The fifth edition of the Multihull Cup is scheduled for next September and dates will be confirmed soon. ____________________________________ Photos: Multihull Cup 2021, Port Adriano © Sailing Energy

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Y – TECH MARINE

purified water keeping interior systems, showers, dishwashers and washing machines free of calc build up, cutting down on detailing time without the use of harsh chemicals or detergents.

Demand has grown exponentially for more sustainable solutions in yachting. ‘’Technology that helps crew to be more efficient as well as reducing the vessels environmental impact is now a necessity.’’ Says Y-Tech Marine’s CEO and technical lead Robert Ferris ‘’Our clients need reliable solutions that integrate seamlessly and are easy to operate, for us there is no compromise when it comes to fresh water supply on-board and we have adapted our systems to directly address their needs.’’

The Captains’ favourite Wash & Go spot-free water system has been custom installed on over 150+ vessels, transforming dock water into ultra pure, low TDS water via reverse osmosis. It creates spot-free technical water for deck and fills the fresh water tanks with

The newly launched Wash & Go TRANSIT Edition is an example of Y-Tech’s ongoing commitment to problem solving on behalf of their customers ‘’We developed the TRANSIT in direct response to clients in Italy, who midseason needed a water purification system

installed but had no time to come to Palma and have it custom fitted.’’ says Rob Ferris ‘’So we created an ‘on-stand’ system that can be shipped quickly anywhere in the world and is literally plug and play, including the water-fed carbon fibre pole and brush delivery system.

It’s robust, reliable, fully standalone and produces either 300L or 800L per hour of spotfree water. The beauty is that later down the line, if the team want to plumb it in and have ultra pure water in their fresh water tanks then they can. It offers that flexibility when time is at an absolute premium.’’

Y-Tech Marine currently offers custom installation in Mallorca as well as the TRANSIT edition which can be shipped to vessels worldwide. ______________________________________ Lucie Gardiner - Partnerships & Marketing Mgr Y-Tech Marine Pure Water Systems www.y-techmarine.com (+44) 7474 392237

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CAPTAIN INTERVIEW WITH DANE KOLO

Tell us a bit about yourself…

My name is Dane Kolo I am the Captain aboard M.Y Robbie Bobby, a charter yacht which is based in Palma during the winter. I am originally from Ballina, Australia and used to be a commercial fisherman before my yachting career, which started around 12 years ago. Palma was the first place I came to when looking for a job on yachts and I have been living here on and off since my first arrival.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part of it is being able to explore. From visiting new coves and caves around the islands in the tender to being able to go diving and discover old shipwrecks. Also finding new fishing spots out in the middle of the sea that only a handful of people have ever fished in. Flying in a helicopter over some of the most remote islands in the south pacific, finding new surf spots. This career has given me the chance to travel around the world and see so many things, places, cultures and people that I will be forever grateful for.

Describe each of the Balearic Islands with one word: Ibiza / Party Menorca / Relax

Mallorca / Experience Formentera / Pristine

What are your hobbies here in the islands?

Which is your favourite beach in the Balearics?

Surfing, fishing, diving, spear fishing, jet skiing, camping, airsoft. I love exploring the island and looking for new surf spots or secret little beaches for relaxing days! Spending days out driving around the island and then finding great little places away from the main towns for delicious food and a cold beer. Driving through the mountains in the wintertime is also one of my favourite things to do.

There are too many to choose from! You are extremely spoilt for choice in the Balearics, this is one of the reasons I keep coming back here! My best advice is look where the wind is coming from and then go to the opposite side of the island where it’s more sheltered. There will be an amazing beach wherever you end up!

What’s your most memorable experience in the Balearics?

There are so many, I think the most memorable that comes to mind was back in April this year.

I went fishing for tuna out in the bay of Palma early in the morning, after hours of not turning a reel all day long, late in the afternoon the water all around me started erupting with splashes everywhere. I hooked onto a 200kg Bluefin around 8pm and ended up fighting with it until around 11.30pm, after getting it to the boat a few times and then I released it back into the water to swim away. I will never forget this experience!

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

I think it’s going in the right direction with regards to infrastructure and renovating and expanding ports. The shore side facilities for contractors are, in my opinion probably some of the best in the whole Mediterranean for parts, services and support. I think the islands need to address the issue of the Posidonia and anchorage areas. I’m all for saving the Posidonia and preserving the inshore ecosystem. I think that the government needs to put in sufficient anchor buoys and moorings for larger vessels to accommodate yachts in the future around the Posidonia areas. France seems to have had a big hit to the number of yachts this year due

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to the new rules in place. Hopefully the islands can keep an eye on the situation on the south of France and implement something to avoid ending up in the same situation.

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

One of the most important aspects is how close everything is ashore. Between the centre of Palma to Port Adriano, within 30 mins you have nearly everything you could ever want.

It’s a great place for crew with lots of different activities, sports and restaurants to keep them entertained.

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What’s your proudest moment as a captain?

Getting great reviews from charter guests.

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

It has everything you could want and more!

FIGHTING MARITIME POLLUTION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Sustainability and preserving the environment are key priorities for everyone, and rightly so. And for those that work in a natural environment such as the sea, it is even more of a priority as protecting the natural environment that we rely on to earn a living is something that should be top of our lists.

Aside from oil slicks caused by tanker accidents, oil pollution is also caused by the washing of ships’ tanks, waste from recreational and commercial boats, and the discharge of bilge water amongst other things. These pollutants, however, can now be detected thanks to an innovative project that uses cameras and AI to locate spills.

Spillcontrol is a new project launched and privately funded by Garau Ingenieros with the help of Astilleros de Mallorca. It works using a computer algorithm that evaluates the pollution on the surface of the water. This is achieved by interpreting images from a marine pollution control camera that are taken every 15 minutes and uploaded to the system to be

evaluated so that it is possible to act quickly if an oil spill is found.

To get the computer algorithm going, photos of spillage were collected online as well as the samples taken in Astilleros de Mallorca who kindly provided their facilities to carry out tests in support of the project. This allowed the system’s artificial intelligence to recognise the shapes and colours of the pollution.

The cameras can be spotted at port service stations where there are often small spills that can occur during refuelling and can also keep an eye out for discharges or cleaning of

bilges that should not be happening. If you see any pollution spilling in our waters, please send us a photo of the contamination at: spillfotos@gmail.com.

The experts at Garau Ingenieros believe that the data provided by the system will provide the key to understanding the pollution cycle in the port, so that effective action can be taken against it and the sea that sustains us can stay as clean and as healthy as possible. ______________________________________ balearicmarinecluster.com

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THE BALEARICS ARE GOING TO MONACO refit shipyards, management and service companies and the Monaco Yacht Show is the ideal place for them to showcase all of these services to an international crowd.

The Balearic Islands Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera not only boast exceptional services for the marine industry, but also provide everything that one could require as an international destination.

Tourists can delight at the beautiful hidden coves and the rolling Tramuntana mountains, marvel at the stunning historic cities of Palma and Ciutadella or participate in the cultural events that happen all year round.

Aside from highlighting this side of the Balearic Islands at the Monaco Yacht Show, BYD will also demonstrate how advanced the infrastructure is on the islands that makes it a perfect destination for large boats. Sailing conditions around the islands are exceptional but so too are the facilities for refit, repair and maintenance.

The Monaco Yacht Show

Come and visit the Balearic Yacht Destination from 22nd-25th of September at the Monaco Yacht Show.

As one of the leading super yacht hubs in the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands have fast become known around the globe for their beauty, culture, gastronomy and resources.

This September, to showcase the islands and

everything that they have to offer, Balearic Yacht Destination, the international facing brand of the Balearic Marine Cluster, will be back at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

Balearic Marine Cluster Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC) is an association of leading Balearic-based superyacht marinas,

This year the Monaco Yacht Show is back with more than 70 superyachts, 40 of which are new designs that will make their debut at the show.

As in previous years, the prestige of the show brings together the best industry professionals over four days, this year with Covid measures in place to ensure the event is safe. A new addition to the show this year is the “Dockside Area” which is specifically for companies that are involved in the construction, design or management of superyachts and is not open to the general public which will encourage a lot more business.

Come and say hello to the BYD team at stand AL47 from 22nd to 25th September!

TEAM E3 WELCOMES TWO NEW MEMBERS IN SEPTEMBER We have welcomed two new additions to our European Sales team in September Xavier Nedjam joins us as a Business Development Manager. Xavier will be based in France and, together with Dermot Crotty, cover key yachting areas in France and Italy.

Chloé Cros joins us as an Account Manager in Mallorca. Chloé will work closely with Hamish Goddard and focus on sales in Mallorca and on the Spanish mainland.

Both Xavier and Chloé come from strong sales backgrounds and between them have extensive experience in the yachting sector.

They are a great addition to our e3 team. Look out for them on the docks!

Do contact them directly for information on any of our services. ______________________________________ Xavier.nedjam@e3s.com chloe.cros@e3s.com

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LAUNCH OF ROAM – ADVENTURE VESSEL RANGE

ROAM is an exciting new brand focussed on providing the superyacht industry with the most seaworthy and capable vessels in the industry. This enables owners to push the boundaries of what is possible, whilst being able to have the confidence that they have the best vessel for their needs. The ROAM range currently includes a series of smaller, 4.5 –

6m fully inflatable outboard ribs, the ROAM Inflatable Landing Craft, a D rib range from 8 – 10m and the ultimate toy carrier – the 24m or 27m ROAM SHADOW. ROAM Shadow is available as 24 or 27 metres and is conceived as the ultimate toy carrier.

This is specifically designed to be a second

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yacht and prioritises functionality to support a main yacht with immense storage capacity, a high speed (up to 27 knots) and only crew accommodation. It is value driven and offers owners a very cost effective way to not need to limit tenders, toys and submersibles to ones that can only be carried on their main yacht.

All are specifically designed and engineered for the superyacht market. The vessel has a vast open deck with crane plus a fully enclosed indoor hangar storage which can also convert into a gym, spa and wellness centre. This is the world’s first turnkey solution that provides the yacht, all equipment, tenders, chocks, cradles, fendering and more all under one package with a single manufacturer. This ensures cost savings for the owner combined with seamless control during the manufacturing process to ensure everything fits and works as it should without issues.

To aid adventure the ROAM Tenders all have storage and load carrying of yacht toys and equipment. This includes built in Seabob racks with chargers, dive bottle racks, air compressor, load carrying raising and lowering roof rack for bikes, kayaks, surfboards and much more.

The boats have been designed to provide a safe, comfortable, dry and fast experience in the harshest of conditions, whilst also elegantly styled and finished to offer the perfect combination of luxury and performance. ROAM Tenders are available in GRP or aluminium and have D RIB tubes which gives a vast interior volume aiding crew duties, watersports and guest transfers.

Josh Richardson, CEO of ROAM reveals, “There is no comparable set of vessels designed for the adventurous owner who wishes to go off the beaten track and explore. Whatever the weather, wherever it is being used there is no better tender or yacht support vessel for delivering the adventure.”

ROAM has been developed in collaboration with a well-reputed team of Naval architects and designers to offer the utmost expedition and adventure vessels. Every boat is tailored to the individual client requirements making each one totally unique.

Richard Booth, Senior Project Manager adds.

“At ROAM Tenders we have a passion for the water. We like nothing more than to immerse our clients in the world of water around them and what better way to do that then to break out the water toys! Whatever your adventure, the ROAM collection will take you there!"

Products & services: • Inflatable landing craft (iLC) • Fully inflatable 4-6m RIBS • 6-16m D tube RIBS • 24-27m SHADOW Yacht Support ______________________________________ www.roamboats.com

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BLUE WHALES RETURN TO SPAIN AFTER 40 YEARS 40 years later, we’re seeing the return of the descendants of the few that survived.”

While the return is being celebrated by conservationists, some experts are worried this could be a casualty of climate change. “I’m pessimistic because there’s a high possibility that climate change is having a major impact on the blue whale’s habitat,” says Alfredo López, a marine biologist at a Galician NGO that studies marine mammals, told the newspaper La Voz de Galicia, according to The Guardian.

“Firstly, because they never venture south of the equator, and if global warming pushes this line north, their habitat will be reduced. And secondly, if it means the food they normally eat is disappearing, then what we’re seeing is dramatic and not something to celebrate.”

Image by Ecowatch

Blue whales are returning to Spain’s Atlantic Coast after an absence of more than 40 years.

The whales are thought to have disappeared due to previous aggressive whaling in the area.

According to a report by The Guardian, the first blue whale was spotted in 2017 then a second was seen in 2018, and both returned in 2020. The most recent sighting was a third whale spotted off the coast of Galicia in Spain, reported on 10 August by the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI).

There used to be a dozen whaling ports in Galicia and the country finally banned the practice in 1986, when the global moratorium on commercial whaling was adopted, reports EcoWatch.

According to The Guardian, Bruno Díaz, the marine biologist who spotted the 2017 whale, says: “I believe the moratorium on whaling has been a key factor. In the 1970s, just before the ban was introduced, an entire generation of blue whales disappeared. Now, more than

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lifeboats, and on around-the-world record attempts. The kit has recently debuted on every yacht in the TF35 regatta, and has been put to the test providing instantaneous, duplex communications for the serious racer.

If you have any doubt about its ability to withstand the elements, the intercom has been put through a washing machine cycle to ensure its durability.

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It could also be possible that the whales returned due to memory.

“In recent years it’s been discovered that the blue whale’s migration is driven by memory, not by environmental conditions,” says Diaz.

“This year there hasn’t been a notable increase in plankton, but here they are. Experiences are retained in the collective memory and drive the species to return.”

It is thought that many species use this type of memory as a method of survival.

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ARRIVAL YACHTS S.L. – NEWLY APPOINTED BALEARIC DEALER FOR FALCON YACHTS NIGEL WALES, M.D. GIVES GREAT INSIGHT INTO THEIR SUCCESS AND EXCITING FUTURE!

I had the pleasure of meeting Nigel Wales, Managing Director of Arrival Yachts SL, who are a very successful and reputable second-hand yacht brokerage company in Puerto Portals.

I immediately got the impression that Nigel was a quintessential English gentleman who is warm, friendly and sincere. He possesses a great passion for the yachting industry and I very much looked forward to finding out more:

other jobs on the boats and by the third year, I was selling them. That coincided with my parents getting a Fairline dealership, which took things to the next level and offered me the perfect opportunity to start a career in yacht brokerage.”

With 25 years’ experience in the yachting industry, how did you start out?

“I always came here on sailing holidays with my parents, who owned a Moody 419. It was private and charter and gave me the chance to see how wonderful the island is. When I was working in Malaga a lot of the good clients would ask where the best cruising was and I would suggest they get to the Balearic Islands…. and quite a few of them never returned! I then got a job offer in Mallorca from a family friend who taught me all there was to know about selling bigger boats and became a fully-fledged Yacht Broker.”

“I earned a degree in Naval Architecture at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. In my final year, my parents moved to Malaga to start a small retirement business selling boats. They asked if I wanted to help out over the summer and naturally, I jumped at the chance. I spent that first year washing boats and showing a few of them to potential clients. The second year, I graduated to mechanical work and

You started Arrival Yachts in 2008, what made you choose Mallorca?

You now live in Mallorca – do you have a family here?

Yes, my partner and I just had our first baby!

Like all new parents, we are adjusting to feeling like a hand grenade just went off in our lives with only 4 hours of sleep per night, but we are assured that things will be different in about 2 years!

What was the biggest hurdle in becoming a successful Yacht Broker?

Initially, it was gaining the confidence of clients that I was able to produce results. Sales can be unpredictable and it takes a good few years’ experience to be able to develop and convey this level of confidence, and in turn, earn it from the clients. Experience really is key - it’s not just about what to do, but also very much about what NOT to do and this is a skill that develops over years.

What has been the most memorable moment in your career as MD of Arrival Yachts?

“Last year was memorable because it was our best year ever! Although, at the beginning of the year we thought we weren’t going to sell anything as we had a couple of 30 metre yacht contracts which were dissolved, so we thought we had lost those deals. Fortunately, we got them back on again, but there was a short time when I thought I would have to find another profession! By April/May, things had taken a complete U-turn and there was a buying frenzy, so we ended up doing incredibly well.

Another great moment in my career was when I got the King of Spain’s boat, M/Y Fortuna, exclusively for sale. I saw it in the newspaper and managed to get a contact for the boat.

Within a week I found myself in an interview

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with the members of the Balearic Foundation of Tourism & Culture, with all the top hoteliers such as Barcelo and Matutes. I gave a presentation and shortly afterward signed the boat up exclusively - a great feather in the cap.

This led to me listing a 43 metre tri-deck for an important Spanish client on the mainland – a great moment.”

What has been the key to your success?

“Always striving for the utmost professionalism and integrity with clients. We put in a lot of hard work, long hours and always have our clients’ best interests as our priority. We go to great lengths to get the right boat or right price for them. This pays dividends in reputation as our clients appreciate what a good job we have done. I always try hard to make sure that all my dealings with everybody are correct, and think I have managed that. This has resulted in a great level of client confidence and retention.”

What is your favourite aspect of the business?

“It has to be when clients come back. Whether it’s a year, two years or ten years later, when clients want to list their boat with me, that’s my favourite bit as it endorses the work that I previously did.”

Does your job mean you travel extensively or do you mostly stay in Mallorca?

venture capital company coming on board, they are aiming at the top tier in this sector of the luxury market, typically held by manufacturers such as Mangusta.

“I do travel quite a lot. I sold a boat in Montenegro that got shipped to the USA, and have sold boats to Turkey, Scandinavia, USA and all over. I had a previous listing of a 31 metre Explorer yacht and travelled to Dubai and Oman to visit it. In Oman, I managed to take a day off to go diving, which was pretty incredible, and met some nice people.

Having a super stylish and sporty design, the Legacy 40 and 45 metre designs can both offer a floating beach club terrace with folding transom and bulwarks, plus the 45 metre has a 5.1 x 4.3 metre pool! These ultimate-in-luxury features are gaining great interest. They have sold hull number 1, which will be delivered in early summer 2022, and hull number 2 is available with a 14 month delivery time. So it’s a very exciting time for us getting going with this now.”

What has been the strangest experience in your time as a Yacht Broker?

What sort of trends are you seeing and how do you see the future of the industry?

In this business you need to be careful because it does attract some “unusual” characters. We had a gentleman who was a brilliant and clever man. He was staying at the Mardavall Hotel in Calvia and would invite me there every day for lunch meetings, paid for everything, and one day he showed me the Presidential Suite where he told me he was staying. He happily spent a €1,000 on dinner for me and a future Captain and his wife. It then transpired that he didn’t have any money at all and was a complete fraud trying to emulate the life of a multi-millionaire. He ended up in prison and is probably still there! It even made a doublepage spread in the Daily Mail. So you do have to beware in this business but over time, you develop a nose for these kinds of characters.

“The market always used to be quite seasonal.

You could more or less predict the busy periods with the majority of smaller boats under 24 metres selling in the spring/early summer, and the bigger boats at the end of the summer through winter. That has all gone out of the window with Covid and financial crises, so it’s far less seasonal now and therefore less predictable.

Do you have any exciting current/future projects you can share with us?

“Yes we do! We have just been appointed as the Balearic dealer for Falcon Yachts, which is very exciting. Falcon Yachts have always built motor yachts from around 80-120 feet and have been really popular in charter. More recently the Falcon 86 was an extremely popular model but they have now relaunched themselves with the Falcon Legacy 40 and 45 metre aluminium, fast displacement superyachts, which are true beauties for sure! With a Middle Eastern

The other issue we now find is that the ease of publishing boats online brings a lot of unrealistic pricing, so we often have to explain to buyers and sellers that you cannot always go by what you see on the internet. It can be frustrating but it’s an important part of our role to be realistic and honest.”

Well, it seems that Arrival Yachts have more than just arrived – they are seriously going places with their new Balearic Falcon dealership. Being MYBA members, they have extensive exposure to a large network of brokers, including all the big name houses, and with a true gentleman like Nigel setting the course, it will hopefully be a smooth sail to their next wave of success. ______________________________________ Arrival Yachts C/ Benito J Feijoo 2, local 8 Puerto Portals, 07181, Calvia (+34) 638 90 40 40 info@arrivalyachts.com Written by: Lisa Thompson textperfect@outlook.com

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E3 SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE I wrote my September column whilst heading across Biscay on a ferry, very excited at the prospect of visiting family and friends in the UK for the first time in nearly two years. Our trip was a huge success, only slightly marred by some “ridiculously complex technology” on my Land Rover!

seamless L-band, VSAT and 4G connectivity, including VoIP and TV streaming globally, with on-line digital self-service management and with 24/7 pro-active support? Also, a service that will be ready to work with the new evolving technologies including LEO satellites, 5G, and flat antennas?

Ridiculously complex technology!

That Future is Ours! We are launching our new eSAT HYBRID communications service based on our own new VSAT - including 4G service, with inclusive VoIP and IPTV streaming all in one self-service digital package. Here are the features:

My windscreen wipers stopped working! As many of you will appreciate, this is a critical function when driving in the UK. The problem arose first in Mallorca, and we had this checked by the central Land Rover experts here prior to our departure. Unfortunately, they couldn’t replicate the problem, so they replaced the motor and we hoped for the best.

Needless to say, we hit our first rain shower during our first morning on the road in England and from then on the wipers only worked intermittently, then finally stopped working altogether and were stuck in the middle of the windscreen. The only way to get some temporary respite was to pull over, stop the engine, then start it up again. Yes, we had to re-boot the car! Fortunately, we managed to avoid any heavy and persistent rainfall until the time came to head back to Spain, at which point we were on the wet and wild west coast of Scotland. Rain was forecast pretty much every day, so we limped back to Edinburgh and headed for the biggest Land Rover dealership in Scotland, with at least 200 brand new Land Rovers lined up outside.

The technicians there came out into the pouring rain and witnessed the fault. However, despite their persistent diagnostics and fantastic service, after 3 days, they were still unable to resolve the problem. Finally, we were informed that it was all down to one of the two central processors which control all the functions in the car, and it would take up to a week to locate the exact problem and solve it. Also, that it would probably cost the same as a deposit on a new car! This was not an option, so from that point we headed south, keeping a close eye on all the weather Apps available, especially those with radar (thank you Accuweather!) and timing our visits to motorway service stations to coincide with passing showers. It felt more like a sailing than a driving holiday at times! A makeshift repair of sticking insulation tape over the rain sensor on the outer windscreen gave us the ability to use a single swipe at a time, although this also somehow disabled the auto headlight function… Now back in Palma, the car is booked into the Land Rover dealership here for an indefinite period.

The point is that some things really have become too complicated. There are some unnecessary functions on today’s very sophisticated cars (and boats!), which could do with a simple override for extenuating circumstances, so they are still usable and safe.

The Future is Ours!

In the future do you think there will ever be a single communications solution that provides

• Self-service VSAT management and monitoring, via my.e3s client portal.

• e3's own premium network directly from the Satellite operator.

• Includes free 4G with most annual plans.

• Unique HYBRID VoIP connecting over VSAT and 4G. • 24/7 Proactive "All Systems" Support.

• IPTV streaming ready – free and pay channels available shortly!

• Latest Newtec modem.

• Multibeam service.

• Full global coverage.

• High bandwidth plans.

• Short term Pop-Up plans.

• An annual commitment that can be dipped into over 2 years.

• Full flexibility on upgrades and suspensions.

From day one, the Kymeta panel was designed with extremely fast satellite tracking. It has no moving parts so it can switch from one satellite to another in milliseconds, rather than the tens of seconds a conventional dome antenna takes to switch satellites. The flat panel’s forte was always going to be working with the new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.

OneWeb is now the second most highly developed LEO constellation, owned by the UK Government, Bharti Global, Eutelsat, Hanwha and Softbank. 288 satellites are already in orbit and full global commercialisation is planned for end of 2022 when they have the full constellation in orbit. A beta regional service will be launched at the end of this year.

As you may know, we have been working with Kymeta since 2013 and we now have several yachts fitted with Kymeta flat panel antennas using GEO satellites.

We are currently fitting panels to several large newbuilds in anticipation of the bandwidth and latency improvements the LEO connectivity will bring.

We are also working closely with OneWeb and look forward to trialling this service.

This is a unique all-inclusive solution that can only be provided by a team that has years of expertise in each component of the solution, and which has wide-ranging experience of what is required and how to integrate the components efficiently.

The solution has been running on the 62m motor yacht Bacarella all summer. Their testimonial video will be released shortly.

Kymeta and OneWeb One very interesting piece of news, which we have been anticipating ever since we installed the first flat VSAT antenna from Kymeta on a yacht in 2017 was released this week by OneWeb. OneWeb has confirmed that their global network of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) based broadband satellites is now compatible with the Kymeta u8 flat panel user terminal.

Repeated tests at Toulouse in France in July achieved consistent download speeds of over 200Mbps and uploads of 40Mbps on a single u8 flat panel with successful satellite handover!

The latency was 25-40ms from earlier tests.

Meet Benjamin McMillan e3 Systems Europe, Support Operations Centre Engineer, and “Magician”!

My name is Ben, and I was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, a beautiful and culturally rich island. I moved to Mallorca with my family shortly after my 13th birthday. Moving was difficult at that age, but I quickly became accustomed to the Island that I now call home.

I have always been a creative and knowledgethirsty person and these two traits have defined me as a person. My free time was split between many different hobbies: Piano, Guitar, Drawing, Skateboarding & Video games, all of which I still do today.

I studied Science, Maths and Philosophy in High School but shortly after finishing I decided I didn’t want to continue to study in school and I started to work at 18 while studying in my own time. In my spare time, I taught myself Graphic Design and everything I could about IT as I was passionate about both.

A few years later, I started working at an investment company in a junior position and in

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a short period of time I grew to manage their IT, Marketing & Graphic Design.

Six or seven years later I was asked to come to an interview at e3 Systems after helping out with a small problem that they had. Even though I was very happy at my current job, I thought to myself “why not, I have nothing to lose” so I went to the interview. Everything went well and I decided to jump ship (sorry for the pun).

I have been at e3 for almost 3 years now, and it feels like I joined just yesterday. Here I am surrounded by technology that is constantly evolving and I am always learning new things.

My colleagues are likeminded and very knowledgeable people, which has made it very easy for me to grow and find my place here.

My favourite part about working at e3 is that every support ticket that comes our way is like a puzzle, each with its own challenges, some easier than others. We work together to solve them and offer the best solution for each one – giving me a sense of accomplishment with every support ticket we solve.

Meet Benjamin McMillan - e3 Systems Europe, Support Operations Centre Engineer

I find that life here in Mallorca is very similar to that of the Isle of Man, in the sense that people often have a relaxed approach to things. In Manx Gaelic they say ‘Traa Dy Liooar’, meaning ‘time enough’.

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In my spare time I still like to take things apart and rebuild them, sketch, play piano and guitar, and practice my magic! Most of the time I will have a deck of cards with me, you may even catch me around the island doing some card tricks. ______________________________________ Roger Horner E3 Systems e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL.. EXPLAINED!

It’s one of the confusions I get asked about most often.

Example:

I’m resetting the Crestron because I’m not seeing the Blu-ray player… That magic reset switch it off and then on again and it resolves everything! Until it breaks!

Under the pressure of having the guest onboard and finding a quick solution, one can understand that this power cycle seems like an easy fix, but so often it is not. So, I would like to explain how all the pieces sit together, so that you can understand what to look at when it comes to fix something.

I’ll sit on the phone with the engineer, and the first thing I try and do is separate out the issues and clarify if it is a control issue or an AV device issue. In the plans I have drawn up with the vessel, simplifying that AutoCAD drawing into something that is clear to a non-tech, I always draw 4 parts to the system. And it does not matter if it is Audio & Video, HVAC system or lighting, they all follow the same principles.

First you have your location, destination, zone or area… It does not matter what you wish to call it, but it is what the final device is that will show you the result.

Then you have the source, the item you want to send to the destination. And then you have a switch, matrix or some device in the middle that takes the source signal and gives it to the destination item.

Your destination is that TV on the wall in the Lounge (Video) and the speakers in the ceiling (Audio). Your source is the AppleTV in the AV cabinet. The switching thing is the Denon Audio Video Receiver/Amplifier (AVR).

Without the Control4, Crestron, RTI, Elan or any other control system you would grab the old-fashioned remotes… 3 of them (at least).

One for the TV, to switch it on and switch it to the HDMI input. One for the AppleTV to switch it on and select the thing you want to watch and the third for the AVR to switch it on and then select the AppleTV to watch on the TV (and route the audio to the speakers).

So here is the fourth element, the control system, the Control4, Crestron, RTI, Elan or any other control system that you have.

What is does is replace the need for 4 clumsy handheld remotes and places them all on an iPad programmed with a pretty design to make the user feel more comfortable.

Without the control system your video and sound system should operate just fine, using the old-fashioned remote control. So, my question is, does the AVR switch to AppleTV when you do it with the old remote? Does the TV switch on with its old remote and do you see the AppleTV? No... well then its not the control system, but possible a cable that has fallen out, or an AV device not switching on because of power issues… etc. But if the answer is yes, well then let’s look at the control system.

It’s a practical approach, but one you need to draw a clear picture of for yourself to be able to get to the reason fast. Then we can talk about how to fix it, something you can easily do yourself, or better get someone onboard to do it in the 3rd of the time that you would need to do it.

All these AV systems are simple blocks that are glued together. It’s that glue that is the complicated bit in how it works, but the principles remain simple. ______________________________________

By Tim Gorter, Virtual AVIT ETO www.teletechnics.com I provide a Virtual AV/IT ETO support and am looking out to helping you in any technical requirements, to make sure you get the best out of the AV & IT system onboard. I want to make sure you understand how it works, and that it works as advertised. Call for an AV & IT health check, more on teletechnics.com

www.miller-marine.org Spain +34 672 043 882 USA +1 954 9188382

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A BUSY WINTER'S ON ITS WAY Understanding which items from the order lists are must-haves, nice-to-haves or entirely up to personal preference, makes our clients feel more in control.

In general it is all about managing expectations.

Yacht operations come with their own set of challenges and issues. Yacht owners should feel confident that their team handles these issues with a minimum of their involvement.

At the same time they should feel that most of these problems are not uncommon and most of all, with our support, shouldn't interrupt their program.

With 10 active contracts going we are always on the lookout for quality crew. If you are interested in, and qualified to work on 50-100ft Pocket Superyachts, we want to hear from you via cv@invisiblecrew.com! ______________________________________

As a successful Med season is wrapping up we are starting to prepare for the winter. This will be very varied for us.

We have clients starting an active charter season in the Caribbean. We will travel to Granada to assist the new team with the startup of the new charter season in line with the experienced owner's expectations.

Introducing the crew to our code of practice and setting up a detailed maintenance plan.

Two others yachts have extensive maintenance works organised which we will project manage in Palma with our oreferred and trusted suppliers. These are technicians who know our client's yachts and thus are familiar with its technical history. This contributes to the consistency in quality of the works and warranty.

that will operate between the Med and the Caribbean.

It has been awesome so far to feel the excitement of these clients during the specification of the yachts. These are both owners who are new to owning a crewed yacht and they have been very appreciative for the support and advice they have received so far.

It is so important for (new) Pocket Superyacht owners to be kept at bay from the pitfalls that we are all too familiar with but are entirely unknown to them.

Understanding the implications of operating as a commercial charter yacht on their private use is paramount.

We have also organised for a few other yachts to be laid up for a dormant winter in Croatia and Greece.

The wrong flag registration can have serious financial consequences or imply safe manning requirements that rule out Yachtmasters experienced with 50-100ft yachts.

Perhaps the most exciting news is that 2 of our clients are expecting their brand new yachts to be commissioned in December and January!

One is a Leopard 50 that will charter out of the Bahamas. The other one is a Lagoon Seventy8

A crew contract that is set up incorrectly can deter quality crew from taking the job.

Setting up your itinerary incorrectly, especially during the warranty period, can lead to logistical nightmares.

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

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HOW TO BE A BETTER LEADER ONBOARD YOUR YACHT

Most of us would have experienced both great leadership and poor leadership at some point in our careers. What I have learnt is that it is not easy being a great leader – it requires an intricate tapestry of soft skills and a deep understanding of self. Having all the tickets/ certificates behind you does not qualify you to be an exceptional leader nor does it automatically command respect.

In most management courses, you’ll learn a lot of leadership theories and styles. While it’s important to understand the theory, it’s just as important to develop your own leadership style based on your unique strengths and talents.

And this is exactly what we do in the Advanced Accredited Leadership course. Having worked under poor leadership as well as having observed it play out within our industry, this experience was essentially the catalyst for me in developing a course that can guarantee optimal leadership performance. If we can teach leaders how to inspire greatness, not only will we have positive role models, we’ll also have a more engaged, productive and satisfied workforce.

Crew in leadership positions (aka Heads of Departments) should always be open to receiving feedback from their peers should they want to strive to become better leaders.

One shouldn't command respect because of their rank; you receive respect through your ability to demonstrate self-awareness, empathy and an ability to listen.

Our advanced leadership Course provides our students with the skills to become a leader who has the emotional agility to manage difficult situations with grace and intelligence.

Through equipping crew with these skills will help pave the way for more authentic, positive leadership within the industry.

If you are currently in a leadership position

and want to excel in your position or if you are transitioning into a leadership role or even if you have career ambitions to climb the ranks.

This article will be invaluable for you.

gathering it is helpful to organise the information in Johari’s Window or SWOT. For the purpose of the exercise, I will run through Johari’s window.

Self-awareness helps individuals gain a powerful understanding of their strengths and how they can strengthen their areas for development. This in turn builds confidence and helps with further developing soft skills.

Johari’s window consists of 4 core areas:

Recently, I asked one of my students from the Leadership course what she has gained from the course so far. She asserted that she has found great benefit in working through the feedback module as she was able to access previous colleagues and current work colleagues’ opinions on how they perceive her in a leadership role. She added that the module brought her a newfound sense of confidence and highlighted what she could improve on as a leader.

Johari’s window and SWOT are two feedback tools we use in the course to help our students further develop their self-awareness and finetune their skillset.

The following exercise can be confronting and uncomfortable, however, it is necessary if you are wanting to be a respected transformational leader. Often we shy away from asking for feedback in fear of the feedback being something we don’t want to hear. If we choose to be ignorant of our areas for development as leaders then we are not only failing as leaders but run the risk of severely impacting crew morale, productivity, retention and ultimately our reputation.

Bear in mind when asking for feedback these are other people’s perceptions of you based on their observations and experiences; it is up to us to determine whether there is any truth to their comments.

When collect data relating to your data

1. Open area: What you know about you and what other’s know about you. (For example, You know that you are able to stay calm in stressful situations and others know this of you too).

I want you to take a moment to think about some of the positive and negative traits that you have, that has also been previously validated by your peers.

2. Blind Area: These are things that you don’t know about yourself, but OTHERS know about you.

Personally, I see feedback as a gift, it should be regarded as your stepping stone to success.

Feedback generally doesn’t come by very often so taking the initiative and asking for feedback gives you an opportunity to either learn something new about yourself, validate something you have been feeling or thinking or make you aware of a behaviour that has been unhelpful or helpful.

3. Hidden Area: This is what you know about yourself, but others don’t know. It could be imposter syndrome or it could be an insecurity or fear you may have that you don’t want other’s to see.

4. Unknown Area: This is what is unknown about you and also unknown about others. This is usually to do with subconscious fears, limiting beliefs or reoccurring patterns that are holding you back.

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This area will not be discovered through your feedback enquiry but rather through the work you do through a coach or counsellor.

Examples of questioning:

Right, let’s get to the crunch!

2. What attributes do you appreciate in my leadership style or as a crew member?

Tips on asking for feedback:

1. What traits do you admire in a leader?

3. How can I better support you?

Step 1: Timing Take feedback seriously, it is golden. The way in which you approach people for feedback must be taken into account. Respectfully ask whether they would be willing to give of their time to help you out with the exercise. Ask them whether they would prefer to have a chat or if they are busy, to complete an online feedback form. ( google form is a great tool for this if you are asking a group of people and an added benefit is that you have the option of keeping the respondents’ answers anonymous) Step 2: Appropriate questions Ask yourself what outcome am I hoping to gain as a result of asking for feedback then carefully select specific questions that can help with giving you more information or Step 3: Questioning style Use the open-ended style of questioning so that you can elicit as much information as possible.

4. What are your current frustrations relating to your job?

5. How do you think I handle difficult situations?

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and I have no doubt you will become a wellrespected leader.

If you are ready to enhance your leadership skills and join us on the next Advanced Leadership Course starting on the 11th of October email Karine at karine@thecrewcoach.com ______________________________________ The Crew Coach Karine Rayson karine@thecrewcoach.com

6. How would you rate my communication skills on a scale of 1 -10 ( 1 being extremely poor and 10 being excellent) Do you have any suggestions on how I can improve my communication skills.

7. How do you think I manage the team under high-pressured situations?

8. What do you appreciate about my leadership style, what don’t you appreciate about my leadership style?

No matter what your position is onboard, from Stew to Chief Stew, from Deckhand to Captain, you should be engaging in self-reflection on a regular basis and asking for feedback when appropriate. Developing yourself as a leader takes time and hard work and is an ongoing journey. If you are open to receiving feedback

GREAT MENTORS – COULD YOU BE ONE? sector many organisations encourage those wishing to progress in their careers to find themselves a Mentor to support their growth and development.

How much learning occurs on the job? We know that a ‘greeny’ fresh out of school and clutching their STCW will join your vessel keen as mustard and ready to learn all they can.

As senior crew on board you are expected to support that development and regularly do so.

No surprises then that 70% of learning occurs on the job, with just 10% coming from formal training and the final 20% through observation.

However, as crew progress into more senior roles there are increasing expectations that much of the learning occurs in the classroom.

For many this is true, and they will attend formal courses and pass exams before taking the next step up the career ladder. However, the more senior positions often encompass issues that are much broader than just a set of technical skills, and some of the decisions that will need to be made will demand knowledge not covered in the classroom. In the corporate

What is a Mentor and how is that different from being someone’s senior? A Captain or Chief Officer could make a great Mentor to one of their own crew, however, they could also make a great Mentor to someone from a different yacht. A Mentor is generally defined as someone who is more senior and experienced than their Mentee, and who wishes to pass on what they have learnt. They can support their Mentee in a number of ways, from improving their performance and knowledge, to career development and acting as a sounding board.

The arrangement is usually entered into voluntarily by both parties, and they will spend an hour or so every 2-3 months with them. And oh yes – Mentors are not paid!

The role of the Mentor is very much driven by the needs of the Mentee. As a Mentor you may help them to clarify their goals or review an experience and help draw out key learning points. There will be times when you will be able to offer advice or suggestions, or even challenge some of their decisions and thinking. However, ultimately it is the Mentees decision and a good Mentor does not force their thinking onto their Mentee or tell them what to do.

To be a great Mentor, aside from the appropriate technical knowledge, skills and experience, you will also need to be a great listener, have patience and a genuine desire to help someone else.

The benefits to a Mentee are obvious, but why would you want to be a Mentor? For the greater good of the industry, for altruistic reasons, or just because it feels good to help someone else! It can also bring you other benefits, such as developing your leadership and coaching skills.

If you would like to develop yourself to be a great Mentor, Impact Crew is here to help. We specialise in supporting and developing your leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, on board and ashore, individually and in groups, bridging the gap from classroom to on board practices. Call us now to find out more. ______________________________________ Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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THE BLUEWATER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME TWO DECKHANDS AND TWO ENGINEERS

John Wyborn, Training Director at Bluewater, has created a scholarship programme to give funding to four crew members.

We are excited to announce a new initiative to celebrate 30 years in the heart of yacht crew training. Our scholarship programme will fully fund the courses for four chosen crew members, two engineers and two deck candidates, to achieve their MCA OOW (Yacht) certificate or Small Vessels EOOW, the old Y4.

The application process is now open with a deadline of 1st October.

A jury of seven from across the superyacht and maritime industry will meet to consider applications in October.

Candidates for deck must have: • An in-date STCW • A commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore certificate.

• 2 recommendations from Captains or a head of department.

Candidates for engineering must have: • An in-date STCW • AEC2 certificate.

• 2 recommendations from Captains or a head of department.

Helping Seafarers to Fulfil Their Potential This has been an incredibly tough year for everyone, with many seafarers being unable to complete their training.

John Wyborn; ‘After a very tough couple of years I am delighted to report that Bluewater has not only weathered the pandemic storm but has come out fighting fit and bursting with new ideas. The scholarship programme is a fitting way of marking our 30 years as a true industry leader.'

Our judges: • John Wyborn, Director of Training, Bluewater • Christophe Bourillon, CEO, PYA • Jenny Matthews, She of the Sea • Steven Clarsen, Mechanical/Electrical Maritime Engineer • Lorna Wagner, Programme Manager for Careers and Outreach for Maritime UK • Tristan Mortlock, Superyacht Captain • Lars Molin, Founder Palma Yacht Crew, and global locations, Facebook pages

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Founded in 1991, Bluewater is the only major yachting company with dedicated and experienced teams in the five main sectors of yachting: Yacht Sales & Purchase, Yacht Charter, Yacht Management, Crew Training and Crew Solutions. Bluewater prides itself on being truly unique; the only company able to sell, charter and manage yachts that is also able to train and support the crew needed to run them.

If you would like to find out more information about the scholarship programme, please contact Louisa Gallimore, recruitment specialist for engineers and captains, or Sarah Smith-Garrison, marketing manager for crew and training.

Our training schools are based in Palma, Antibes and Fort Lauderdale for all crew training needs.

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With our recruitment specialists in Antibes and Palma looking after recruitment for yachts around the world. ______________________________________ John Wyborn (+33) 4 93 34 47 73 Training Director Bluewater

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HOW DO YOU FEEL FOLLOWING A BUSY SEASON ONBOARD?

The sad fact is that, as amazing as a career in yachting is, suicide is the top cause of seafarers’ deaths.

just disappear. But the posts weren’t taken so seriously, and one-week later he took his own life.

So, what are the top factors affecting the happiness and overall well-being of crew?

Our own lives are all so busy, with many things on our minds, guests to look after, tasks lists piling up. But it’s important that we take the time to listen. Look at changes in behaviour and in their tone, focus on ‘active listening’, feedback what the person is saying to you, saying it out loud and then discussing it to see if they’re just feeling a little overwhelmed, or if it’s something more.

According to the Seafarers Happiness Index and Safety4Sea, there are several reasons.

Social interaction onboard – when you have a group living in close quarters, but with different nationalities, cultures, and different ways of socializing, it can be difficult to encourage an active and positive social life onboard. But arranging team activities and sports could be a solution to getting all involved. As well as restricting alcohol, but not necessarily banning it all together.

Mental wellbeing – who has time for a morning workout, or an afternoon stretch class or some quiet time to meditate when on a busy charter boat with back-to-back bookings?

Neglecting physical fitness and exercise can contribute to depression and anxiety in many individuals. Pilates with Vee shares tips on how to fit in a quick short burst of exercise, to do in your cabin if needs be, to keep those endorphins pumping!

Shore leave – we expect there are many eye rolls and sniggers at this point. Life onboard means limited to zero time with loved ones.

However, just like any other job, crew also need to take time out.

Superyacht chef Dean Harrison made a valid point ‘’It’s a hard slog as we all know too well. I personally think there should be more positions like mine [rotational] running further down the ranks to create a healthier working environment. It’s very unsustainable for fulltime crew working this much’’.

The crew coach shared a harrowing story on Yachting International Radio recently with a crew interview, he shared his story of loss, the warning signs and what he missed. His best friend on yachts was posting that no-one was checking on him and maybe he should

Fatigue – we aren’t talking about a couple bad nights’ sleep, the fatigue that yachties feel can be debilitating, overwhelming, unending tiredness, which can lead to negative and potentially dangerous effects onboard for the individual and/or the running of the yacht.

Constantly feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unable to focus are signs of mental fatigue.

The most common symptoms include mental block, lack of motivation, irritability, stress eating or loss of appetite and insomnia.

Now is the time for action, the fight against the stigma attached to mental health awareness is going to be a long one, but there is a place for every single crew member to start.

When we heard the great work that Seas the Mind was doing, Bluewater immediately contacted Emma Kate Ross, their trained Mental Health First Aid Instructor, to see how we could help seafarers become more aware of the issues and create a more healthier, positive, and balanced work environment.

Eating disorders, depression, self-harm, addictions, the list goes on, and some people are very good at hiding these until it’s too late.

If you’re in Antibes or Palma, Emma will be hosting two 2-day Mental Health Awareness First Aid training courses in September and October, with half-day course options available soon, which is the perfect start for all crew, as everyone has a role to play onboard in looking out for each other.

For Captains and HODs During the 2-day course Emma will go into the importance for captains and HODs to be aware of their team’s mental health and personal situations, and their responsibility for crew welfare. The mental health issues covered in this training are depression, suicide, substance misuse, anxiety disorders, self-harm, eating disorders and personality disorders.

For all seafarers, no matter what your role onboard The 4-hour / half day Mental Health Awareness Course gives an understanding of what mental health is and ways in which crew can challenge the stigmas associated with it. Participants will learn the basics of common mental health issues and receive an introduction to looking after their own, and others’, well-being onboard.

Speak up, you’re never alone If you feel some of the above comments relate to you, or to someone you know, or you suspect someone is feeling like this, don’t leave it, don’t think ‘I’ll talk to them tomorrow’. Just drop them a quick message asking if they’re ok, tell them you’re free to talk, or give them helpline details that they can contact if you don’t feel equipped to deal with this yourself.

We have listed some useful numbers on our mental health awareness blog.

Take care of yourselves, yachting is an amazing career, the places you visit, the people you meet, the experiences you get to enjoy, it can be such a high! And with a healthy, well balanced lifestyle, active social life, exercise and a supportive team, you can feel like the luckiest person being paid to do this work.

We hope to see you at one of the mental health awareness courses with group discussions and workshop activities, supporting each other and encouraging an open dialect between your peers.

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SPIRIT YACHTS SET TO FEATURE IN THE 25TH JAMES BOND FILM NO TIME TO DIE

Leading modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts has announced a partnership with EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM) and Universal Pictures International.

The partnership sees a Spirit 46 sailing yacht feature in the upcoming film No Time To Die in UK cinemas from 30th September and in the U.S. from 8th October 2021.

Suffolk-based Spirit Yachts’ partnership with the James Bond films began when a Spirit 54 yacht was chosen to feature in the 2006 film Casino Royale, in which James Bond and Vesper Lynd can be seen cruising into Venice onboard a Spirit 54.

Spirit Yachts CEO and Head of Design Sean McMillan commented, “The James Bond films are a mainstay of British culture and we are honoured to be continuing our partnership with such an iconic brand.”

In the forthcoming film, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica, where a Spirit 46 sailing yacht is featured.

Sean McMillan continued, “The Spirit 46 is one of the original Spirit Yachts designs and is an example of the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every Spirit yacht. I think the yacht suits the Bond character very well because of the combination of beauty and practicality.”

A true modern classic yacht, the Spirit 46 showcases long overhangs, flush decks and an elegant profile. A day sailing yacht capable of up to 18knots sailing speed, the Spirit 46 looks beautiful on the water and has the sailing performance of a regatta racing yacht.

Inspired by the classic, elegant sailing yachts from the 1930s, all Spirit yachts are custom-

designed and built to order by a team of world-class craftsmen and women in Spirit’s waterside headquarters in Suffolk on the east coast of the UK. Whilst Spirit Yachts has a portfolio of existing designs from day sailors to superyachts, each yacht is tailored to suit an owner’s criteria meaning every Spirit yacht is completely unique. ______________________________________ Helen Porter helen@spirityachts.com (+44) 7544701715 Photo Credit: NO TIME TO DIE 2021 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

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COMMERCIAL SUCCESS AT HEESEN: 50-METRE ALUMINIUM PROJECT SAPPHIRE IS SOLD! Heesen is delighted to announce that YN 19850 Project Sapphire, a 50-metre allaluminium semi-displacement, has sold to a highly experienced American yachtsman who is also a previous Heesen yacht owner.

Project Sapphire will be the newest Book Ends motor yacht to join the Heesen fleet. Following the successful sale of their 2017 47-metre Heesen motor yacht of the same name, Bob and Amy Book have returned to the Dutch shipyard for their second Heesen yacht in four years.

Thom Conboy of Heesen USA worked closely with the team in Oss to close the deal in just under two months. The Heesen signature of speed with a shallow draft and unparalleled Dutch quality and precision that characterises Project Sapphire helped to expedite the sales process.

Heesen’s 50-metre fast-cruising class is the first of its kind below 500 GT to comply with IMO Tier-III regulations. An optimised, low-drag hull design with a reduced transom depth – a design refinement conceived by Heesen’s inhouse team of naval architects – has resulted in efficiency gains of around 12 per cent.

A draft of just 2.15 metres makes Project Sapphire the perfect yacht for exploring shallow waters. Her ultra-efficient hull shape is seamlessly complemented by two MTU 16V4000M65L ‘green ocean’ engines, fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) units to reduce NOx emissions. With a top speed of 23 knots, she perfectly embodies Heesen’s sporty DNA. After visiting the shipyard in August to walk

through the boat while under construction, and seeing the team who built their first Heesen, Mr Book said: “We knew we were in good hands”. Commenting on the boat itself, he added: “The technology is amazing; think of it as a 50m semi-displacement hull design with a seven-foot draft and a top speed of 23 knots.

This boat is perfect for both the Bahamas and the Med. Needless to say, she is beautiful, sexy, spacious, stable and fast!”

Twelve guests are accommodated in five cabins, with the owner’s stateroom on the main deck forward and four guest suites (two twin and two doubles) on the lower deck.

Italian designer Cristiano Gatto and his team are working with the client and his family to further personalise the interior to suit their

tastes and lifestyle. This includes the creation of bespoke loose furniture for both exterior and interior, the careful selection of artworks and the introduction of a lighter, brighter aesthetic to the flooring and upholstery, with a hint of functional practicality.

Friso Visser, CCO of Heesen, comments: “It was a great pleasure for me and the whole Heesen team to deal with such an experienced client for the purchase of his second Heesen. We are honoured to once again be entrusted to build the yacht that will take this family on many happy days at sea.”

Project Sapphire is currently under construction and will be delivered to her owners in Summer 2022.

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AMELS PROJECT SHADOW LAUNCHED This week a new 74-metre Amels 242 emerged from the Amels and Damen Yachting drydock in the Netherlands. Known as Project Shadow, the Tim Heywood-designed Amels Limited Editions yacht is in the final phase of outfitting before her delivery later this year.

Following the sale announcement earlier this year, Moran Yacht & Ship’s new build team has been supervising the completion. The Owners have been closely involved in tailoring the yacht to their personal requirements including a unique Ice Blue hull colour and custom interiors by Winch Design.

The Amels 242 also features a dedicated Owners Deck with foredeck jacuzzi and an increased capacity helicopter deck. The yacht is equipped with the latest IMO Tier III clean emissions power and propulsion package.

The Amels 242 is the sixth from the 74-metre design in the Limited Editions range. The Amels Limited Editions range of superyachts offers a proven technical platform with custom interiors. The builder has delivered more

than 40 Limited Editions yachts since 2005.

The innovative business model of upfront investment in engineering and construction, while maximising customisation, represents

the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom – and reduces delivery time from several years to as little as a few months.

DEE CAFFARI TO DELIVER THE BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SPEECH AT METSTRADE 2021 The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and METSTRADE are delighted to announce that professional sailor and world record holder Dee Caffari will deliver the Breakfast Keynote Speech at the METSTRADE show on 16th November 2021.

The METSTRADE Breakfast Briefing is the traditional kick-off of the show and includes a keynote speech, which is then followed by the ceremony for the DAME Design Award.

Dee Caffari has sailed around the world six times. She is the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions and the only woman to have sailed non-stop around the world a total of three times.

From secondary school teacher to recordbreaking yachtswoman, Dee is an inspiration, having stepped out of her comfort zone and dared to dream. She has been pushing boundaries for close to twenty years and believes in diversity, inclusion, and creating opportunities to develop talent.

As a dedicated Ocean Advocate, Dee has experienced how powerful a sporting platform or sports personality can be in conveying an environmental message.

Dee Caffari said: “I am delighted to be invited to the METSTRADE show this year. We are all excited to have the chance to come together face to face and share technology, development and innovation that allows us to future proof the global leisure marine industry. Together we can achieve so much more, so it is exciting to come to the show and be able to hear from the experts themselves.”

The topic of Dee’s Breakfast Keynote is “The Ocean unites us all, socially, economically and environmentally.” The ocean acts as a barometer for the planet’s wellbeing, which stresses the importance to look after the seas and oceans. Dee will further explore the challenges the world has been facing, and how to bounce back out of this much stronger. She believes this is our chance to rebuild for the better and look to future-proof our industry by leading the way in sustainability.

The Breakfast Briefing will take place on the morning of Tuesday 16 November in the Auditorium of the RAI Convention Centre prior to opening of METSTRADE 2021 and welcomes exhibitors and VIP guests on invitation only.

Following her Breakfast Keynote, Dee Caffari will also be special guest in the METSTRADE

TV programme ‘Good Day METSTRADE’, which will be livestreamed from the TV studio on the METSTRADE show floor.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a one-off layout has been adopted for METSTRADE 2021.

It will be held at the Europe Complex (Hall 1-7, Europe Foyer & Elicium) of RAI Amsterdam.

The show will be organised in accordance with RAI Amsterdam’s stringent COVID-19 Protocol, as well as adopting the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate (DCC).

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SD118: A NEW WAY TO LIVE AT SEA On the occasion of the press conference preceding the start of the Cannes Yachting Festival, Sanlorenzo reveals SD118, new addition to the shipyard's historic line of semidisplacement models.

One of the main innovations on board SD118 is the stern area that, once at anchor, transforms itself into a kind of island creating a beach of almost 20 sqm walkable space, thanks to the side terraces that open to enjoy the sun at the water's edge. The beach is equipped with a platform with a lift system to bring guests closer to the sea. A solution that expands space and comfort compared to previous models of the SD line.

The outdoor spaces evolve at every level: the unique configuration of SD118 proposes a large outdoor living area at the bow, spread over two interconnected decks, to which the owner has direct access from the large fullbeam cabin, through a sliding companionway, hidden under the staircase that connects the two decks, to ensure total privacy.

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The asymmetry represents the core of the innovation of the new model of the semidisplacement line: extended on the upper deck, it allows a direct view of the sea from both sides, generating a perfect connection between the interior and the exterior. While the port side features a walkway that leads seamlessly from stern to bow, along which the bulwark at the salon opens to form a terrace, the starboard side, on the other hand, is like that of a wide body hull. The innovative layout has allowed the realisation of a boat with a tonnage of 290 GT, important volumes for a yacht of this size.

A model that was born from the collaboration with Bernardo Zuccon, of Zuccon International Project studio, for the design of the new layout and the external lines that represent a contemporary interpretation of the classic lines of the shuttles.

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SD96 and confirms my deep interest in this range of products, composed of navettes, a term that recalls some of the most romantic

aspects of sailing, linked to the desire to go to sea without haste, enjoying life on board for a long time. SD118 is therefore aimed at those shipowners who enjoy what in my opinion is the greatest luxury, namely time. If on the one hand I started from the desire to maintain some "fixed points" related to this fascinating typology of which the project is part, on the other hand I wanted to continue my research related to new concepts of living the sea. Hence my choice to apply the theme of asymmetry."

– Bernardo Zuccon SD118 has been developed with a new performing hull that guarantees an excellent performance at sea.

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SD118 demonstrates Sanlorenzo's ability to embrace the most diverse design languages: 13 units have already been sold, carrying on board important names from the world of design, from the version with the interiors by Daniel and Michel Bismut, to the one designed

by Patricia Urquiola, who continues her collaboration with the shipyard by furthering the path started with the interior design project of SD96, to the unit with interiors by Guillaume Rolland of the French studio Liaigre.

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BENETTI AND LORO PIANA INTERIORS: TWO STYLE ICONS FOR THE NEW MOTOPANFILO 37M The refined elegance, uncompromising quality and eye-catching style of Benetti and Loro Piana Interiors come together on board the Motopanfilo 37M, permeating every aspect of this modern new yacht’s interior and part of the exterior design.

Benetti and Loro Piana Interiors have formed an important collaboration in which the Maison has fitted out both the interiors and part of the exteriors of the new Benetti yacht. The decor of Motopanfilo 37M features timelessly elegant materials and fabrics by Loro Piana Interiors, highlighting the sophisticated and inviting lines designed by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti, which worked with the shipyard on the interiors of this modern yacht. Clearly inspired by 1960s yachting tradition and offering technical and stylistic solutions in line with the needs of contemporary owners, Motopanfilo 37M is a project informed by an all-embracing approach to life, a gracious sense of elegance, and a design in tune with that period. Unhindered by passing fashion trends, Motopanfilo 37M is a yacht characterised by light and space, by constant eye contact with the sea, and by large water-level terraces.

Expressing her pride in this project, Azimut|Benetti Group vice-president Giovanna Vitelli commented: “Benetti and Loro Piana Interiors share many values, first and foremost a focus on fine craftsmanship and a predilection for timeless elegance. This is in fact the stylistic essence of the new Benetti Motopanfilo 37M, which embraces our yachting heritage and projects it into the future, making it the perfect fit for the style embodied by Loro Piana Interiors.”

“The Benetti Motopanfilo 37M is the second major Azimut|Benetti project we have worked on after the Magellano,” explains Francesco Pergamo, head of the Loro Piana Interiors Division. “Once again, our brief was to work on a yacht whose stylistic hallmarks are

elegance, clean lines, and interiors devoted to pleasure and conviviality. These values are also part of our own brand DNA and the result on the Motopanfilo 37M is a very natural and genuine partnership. The fabrics chosen by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti are some of our most versatile and best performing materials, perfect for the life at sea on board a yacht.

Seeing them employed with such understated elegance gives us great satisfaction.”

The yachting sector is one of the most important for Loro Piana Interiors, to which it brings a wide and well-structured offering, with an accent on natural fibres and a richly variegated palate of colours, featuring unusual shades of classic hues and meeting the needs of shipyards and owners alike.

Claudio Lazzarini and Carl Pickering commented: “We are honoured to be able to present to the press and nautical industry the

Motopanfilo 37M. As you will discover, the yacht has an unprecedented sense of internal and external space for a boat of this size.

Loro Piana Interiors expresses the artisan sense of industry that is an essential and unique part of Italian Design and Production that combines research, design, quality; revelling in new challenges and inventing technological developments with an extraordinary eye and elegance, attention to quality and is also a perfect expression of Italian savoir faire. Luxury is a now widely abused adjective but we believe the Motopanfilo 37M and its design express a new meaning for the word in yachting. She’s the unique expression of two italian companies that express what true luxury and the Italian ‘way of life’ really mean.” ______________________________________ www.benettiyachts.it

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IN CONVERSATION WITH: CHRISTIAN FORNARO Now the Finance Specialist at global yacht brokerage business Ocean Independence, Christian Fornaro has amassed over 19 years' experience in financial services, mainly with a leading global private bank. From this one could assume Christian is somewhat single-minded.

However, enjoying a thrilling hobby in his spare time, the life of this multi-faceted financial expert cannot be described as ordinary!

Dedicated to yacht and aviation finance solutions since 2008, covering primarily international UHNW clients, Christian has lived in both Moscow and Singapore. This provided the opportunity to deepen his networking and negotiating skills whilst undertaking challenging cross-border transactions and also to gain a greater understanding of different cultures. However, rather than relax during his downtime, Christian is somewhat of a daredevil, passionate about flying aerobatics and taking part in competitions. Striving for the best possible results and gaining great enjoyment from this remarkable pursuit, a parallel can indeed be drawn with his business operations, where one of the most important factors is always trust. Discovering more about what drives Christian in both avenues of his life makes for a fascinating story.

What first interested you in flying?

I grew up in Switzerland in a small village with about 2,500 inhabitants. My parents brought me many times to small aerodromes and basically I caught the aviation bug, without realising it. A 30-minute drive from my village was a small airport - that's where I was first able to touch an aircraft. Looking at the pilots I said, ‘I want to be one of these guys when I’m older!’ In my teens I thought about joining the air force, and though this didn’t work out as a fighter jet pilot, it did so in civil aviation, by getting my airline transport pilot license and aerobatic qualification. My desire to fly was further inspired when I met a famous Swiss aircraft builder involved in the creation of an experimental aerobatic plane.

I was now hooked on aerobatics. I had done gymnastics and karate in my youth, activities which taught me how to use mental training to perform better. The physical and mental aspects for competitive piloting are hard, energy draining and you have to absorb a lot of technical and other information required to take a plane and the human body to the limits.

Much of my early training was completed in Switzerland, however I had a chance to fly in France and Germany, participating with wellknown international coaches. I also had a chance to fly in the USA and Canada, and my first competition bagged me a silver medal. I was excited and encouraged by the people around me - the trainers, champion pilots and aircraft builders.

Did you consider aerobatics as a fulltime career?

It would be wishful thinking to make a living at this kind of sport in Switzerland, so I practice as an amateur or hobby pilot, without any given duties imposed by sponsors – doesn’t this sound great – all at my own pace. Selecting

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the right category to fly in is essential. Training camps have helped enormously with gaining lots of experience and assisting me with decision-making. While I was flying at the intermediate level, I participated in a special event organised by the Swiss aero club to celebrate 100 years of aviation in Switzerland in 2010. This was an exciting event to be involved with, and I had romantic thoughts of being an ace pilot - but was I going to make money?

I started to participate in training camps during the spring every season. I was friends with the manufacturer of an experimental aircraft built using carbon fibre and wooden construction technics, with an advanced cockpit and powerful engine. This plane allowed for some really extreme manoeuvres and easily qualified for the top category. The following year I ticked off a win against a professional pilot who was younger than me in the second highest category (Advanced) and won the second title as Swiss champion in the respective category. I pushed myself and the plane to the limits. It is certainly a fine line between perfection and a very big mistake!

Has aerobatics now taken over your life?

Yes, the adrenalin certainly becomes addictive!

The pressures my body experiences every time I fly are enormous. With certain manoeuvres I can feel my organs being pulled one way, then another. The forces on my body are so strong, up to 8 to 10G’s - I sometimes feel that I could explode. Aerobatics is in my blood and my body.

I won the Swiss Championship twice in the respective category and was nominated for the Swiss national team in the second-highest category and then decided to move higher up.

I went to Poland for the European Advanced Aerobatic Championships in 2013 - my first international competition. Pilots from the UK, France, Russia, Ukraine and all over Europe were there. I had to fly the plane myself to Eastern Poland, which was another first for me.

There were professional pilots there, like those trained by the French or Russian air force and those who had been training for nothing else that year, so it was a completely different level.

But it was also a great opportunity to show my aerobatic capabilities. The bottom line was that my results were a little disappointing, but

the experience was crazy good! Unfortunately, after this, I had no option but to pull out of competition, as my new day job had asked me to move offices to Singapore in 2014.

Is high finance exciting enough for a man who could make his plane do 360s and gutwrenching turns in the blink of an eye?

I love the freedom and discipline of flying, as well as the technical side of maintaining an aircraft. After five years in Singapore I am back in Europe. The plane I used has had to undergo a very big maintenance programme and the aviation authority has now approved it fit to fly.

I hope to be back in the pilot seat again soon.

Singapore was a good career move but flying with simulator software is not the real thing, especially not aerobatics!

I am happy to be around planes again – there is always something to improve. You have to fight against external forces, and there is also the mental battle, as in any sport. You have to understand the materials and your aircraft. The really impressive part about flying is what the body and mind can achieve when it works in perfect harmony. This is more than a hobby for me; it’s like my work at Ocean Independence.

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with financing at Ocean Independence has allowed me to experience stunning motor and sailing superyachts. I am always extremely impressed by the engineering skills, when looking at yachts and equally at aircraft. Both types of asset are high-end products and a result of thousands of hours of specialists working for their demanding clients, making the clients’ dreams come true.

Information: Ocean Independence is a full-service superyacht brokerage company, specialising in yacht sales, charter, new build and management. One of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury-yachting sector, it has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and a team that combines more years of marine expertise than any other brokerage company globally. Founded in 2005, Ocean Independence now has approximately 115 employees, operating from 13 offices around the world, speaking 23 different languages. ______________________________________ Amanda Thibaut Media & PR Manager amanda@ocyachts.com www.oceanindependence.com

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CUSTOM AMELS 78 UNVEILED AHEAD OF SEA TRIALS

The Custom Amels 78 has been unveiled in-full for the first time since arriving at the Amels and Damen Yachting facilities in Vlissingen in 2020. As she rolled out of the build shed, into a less than sunny August day in the Netherlands, onlookers were treated to the muchanticipated first real look at this stunning Espen Øino design. She will now spend the next few weeks quayside at the Vlissingen City shipyard ready to undergo a number of sea trials.

The move outside of the build shed marks yet another major milestone in the build journey of this 78-metre Full Custom Amels. It follows the initial floating which took place earlier this year during a private event attended by the Owner’s team, the designers involved in the project and the Amels and Damen Yachting team.

Andrew Tree of Superyacht Technical Services explains why this latest milestone has had such an impact on all those involved in the project. “The moment a project heads outside for the first time is always very special. It’s impossible not to be proud of reaching that moment and having the opportunity to stand back and really admire how an initial vision has been transformed into reality. How her key features, such as the very wide side decks that can be utilised as private guest balconies, the large open top deck and the large pool aft, have taken shape and really enhanced her design. Seeing her head out into the daylight has just reaffirmed how well the design works and what a beautiful yacht she is. We still have a long way to go yet and the next few weeks

will be critical as we put her through her paces with the sea trials ahead of us, but today is definitely a day to be celebrated.”

Amels and Damen Yachting Project Manager Daan Langezaal goes on to add the importance of the move outside for the shipyard team.

“When she is delivered in 2022, the Custom Amels 78 will be the largest Amels superyacht built to date in terms of volume (Gross Tonnage of 2885). Seeing her in the open air

and daylight is a real reminder of her size and presence but also highlights her design and how it has been worked to carry her form beautifully. The entire team at Amels and Damen Yachting is incredibly proud to have reached this latest milestone, something we could not have managed without the great cooperation of the Owner’s team all our comakers. We are now looking forward to the next phase and getting her out on the water for the sea trials.”

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MULA 1’S FERNANDO ALONSO COMMISSIONS 60 SUNREEF CATAMARAN

Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso has commissioned a custom 60 Sunreef Power Eco catamaran with Sunreef Yachts. The build contract was signed on September 1st at the Yacht Club de Monaco by Fernando Alonso and Sunreef Yachts’ founder and president Francis Lapp.

Fernando Alonso’s custom 60 Sunreef Power Eco will be fitted with electric engines and equipped with the shipyard’s in-house developed solar power system. The yacht will also feature Sunreef Yachts’ custom-engineered ultralight batteries and an energy-saving air-

conditioning system. With the signature of this new build contract, the motorsports superstar joins the family of Sunreef Yachts ambassadors.

Alonso says: “Sunreef Yachts’ ability to combine quality and technology is impressive. I have been observing the evolution of this brand for a while and I appreciate their commitment to push innovation forward with the Sunreef Yachts Eco range. I’m excited to embark on this project as I know the 60 SunreefPower Eco represents everything I am looking for: top engineering, amazing know-how and an amazing eco-friendly product.”

The yard has made a series of high-profile owner partnerships, with MIN reporting last week that tennis ace Rafael Nadal’s Sunreef 80 is being showcased at this year’s Monaco Show.

The yard says that by combining green tech and sustainable design, the Sunreef Yachts Eco range offers the industry’s most advanced solutions for a responsible cruising experience, including ultramodern, energy-efficient electric motoryachts.

GARMIN LAUNCHES MARINE INDUSTRY’S FIRST INTELLIGENT CAMERA SYSTEM Garmin has announced its latest product, the Garmin Surround View Camera System, which the manufacturer claims will be a breakthrough in video guidance for recreational boating and yachting.

The system utilises six through-hull mounted cameras that act like multiple sets of eyes.

Surround View provides a live 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vessel to help captains quickly view their vessel’s perimeter during low-speed manoeuvres, such as docking, from the helm.

“Our innovative Surround View brings the comforts and conveniences our customers rely on in their vehicles to the helm of their yacht to help captains see as much of their environment as possible for easier maneuvering on the water,” says Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales.

“Until now, no other marine camera technology has offered a true 360-degree bird’s-eye view, a vantage point that can help reduce the stress of docking and navigating marinas, narrow causeways and busy channels by giving captains a live look at their surroundings.”

The technology uses six 1080p cameras located around the vessel: a forward-looking camera at the bow, a rear-looking camera on the aft, and two side-looking cameras on both the port and starboard sides. When the system is engaged, it displays a full overhead stitched image with 360-degree real-time video views from around the vessel to compatible Garmin

chartplotters or multi-function (MFD) helm displays. Designed to maximise visibility and minimise blind spots, captains can view one or two cameras simultaneously with the bird’seye image, and zoom in and pan around on an area of interest from any of the individual camera views.

Designed for a broad range of boats, the Surround View cameras have a low-profile for OEM factory-installed through-hull mounting. A compatible Garmin chartplotter or MFD, including the GPSMAP 8400/8600, the GPSMAP 7×3/9×3/12×3 series or the Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System, is required.

The Surround View Camera System also provides a number of augmented reality features for increased situational awareness and collision avoidance, including a Visual Bumper and Distance Markers.

The Garmin Surround View Camera System is being demonstrated at the Cannes Yachting Festival at the Garmin stand, PAN 341, and again at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. It’s available now on new builds from Garmin’s boat building partners.

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PROJECT AURA, YN 19650, MEETS HER NEW OWNER

Heesen is delighted to announce the sale of YN 19650, Project Aura, a 50-metre steel displacement motor yacht built under the 500 GT threshold.

Ten guests are accommodated in five ample cabins, with four suites on the lower deck and the spacious, full-beam master stateroom in its customary place on the main deck forward.

Stuart Larsen and Trevor Carroll of Fraser Yachts introduced the shipyard to the client, an experienced American yachtsman who fell in love with the yacht at first sight. With her flowing exterior lines by Clifford Denn, a chic interior by Reymond Langton, and her solid Dutch pedigree, the deal was closed in a record 20 days.

“This is the second yacht we have sold in two weeks - both of them after very short and intense negotiations,” Arthur Brouwer, Heesen’s CEO, commented. “We are living through a very positive period for luxury businesses, in which global economic policies are backed by increased financial liquidity. This is not post-pandemic euphoria, but a trend that should last for some time.”

Thom Conboy from Heesen USA was instrumental in expediting the process, having shown the client some of the other yachts in the Heesen fleet so that he could appreciate their quality and craftsmanship first hand, prior to his visit to the shipyard to sign the contract with Friso Visser, Heesen CCO and Mark Cavendish, Executive Commercial Officer.

A true bluewater motor yacht, ideal for extended cruising, Aura has a steel displacement hull designed by Heesen's inhouse naval architects and engineers. Its dragcheating bulbous bow adds both comfort and fuel-efficiency during long passages in open water and in rough seas. The sturdy, roundbilge hull is also equipped with zero-speed stabilisers, to ensure optimum steadiness at anchor. Two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines give the yacht a top speed of 15 knots, and a range of 3,800 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 13 knots.

Billy Lockhart of Yacht Next project manages the construction of Aura, which will be delivered in April 2022 after intensive testing in the North Sea.

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SRI LANKA’S ANCIENT APPEAL

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Boating has been important in Sri Lanka going back many centuries to its fishing industry.

The culture of this remote country, separated from India by a few nautical miles along the narrow Palk Straits, is integral with boating and remains a useful stop for yachts en route to the Red Sea. Sri Lanka is also a good point of departure for the Maldives, Chagos and Seychelles.

The country is composed of 1,300 kilometres of coastline, eight Unesco World Heritage Sites and 15 national parks, which are often compared to those of Africa. Sri Lanka is known as the ‘Teardrop of India’ due to its distinctive shape and many beautiful sites and cultural practices like those found in Southern India.

Sri Lanka is a stunning destination for visiting yachts from around the world though entry now is subject to quarantine and PCR tests determined by the Health Authorities.

However, it’s not too soon to plan a future trip as the world hopefully heads toward the Pandemic backend.

This amazing destination for sail and motor yacht & superyacht cruising is heavily restricted now. However, yachts from around the globe continue to plan future visits, supported by yacht services specialists in Sri Lanka.

Captains can check on new quarantine measures for overseas arrivals to Sri Lanka,

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issued by the government of Sri Lanka, explained by Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Sri Lanka director, Priyantha Perera instrumental in assisting arriving boats, “An agent is required to clear into and out of Sri Lanka and basically organizes everything. Entry requirements could change at short notice as government websites are not always up to date.”

not permitted. All crew arrivals / departures have to be through chartered flights either from Doha or Maldives or Manila and operated by a government appointed service provider via the Mattala Airport located in the Southern District of the Country. Crew must stay for two days in isolation before been transferred on board a vessel or to the airport.”

Your agent is key in providing information on when and how a visit can be arranged as well as providing a custom itinerary and cruising/ anchorage guidance. “In consideration now is a focus on opening up to cruising tourism.

We have written to the authorities requesting them to open up for cruising and hoping to see a positive response”, he noted, adding: “The many regulations concerning tender boat operations and lack of anchorages suitable for superyachts has held back significant superyacht cruising, which it turns out actually adds to the country’s attraction as an amazing adventure cruising destination, once the borders are open to arriving yachts”.

“There are important procedures in place for Captains: for example, when the country lifts restrictions guidelines will still be in effect that no boat can cruise around the country without obtaining Defense Ministry & Sri Lanka Customs Approval. Although the Defense Ministry has relaxed its stance with regard to cruising around, Captains or their agent must provide an itinerary of the cruise with full details of guests on board to the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard and is not permitted to change the route without prior approval from the Defense Ministry.”

Galle is the preferred port and has made some improvements for visiting yachts. Galle Port is where most yachts clear-in, refuel, provision and is straight forward. Mr Perera advises, “Yachts are currently only permitted to enter Port to receive required supplies such as Fuel, Provisions, etc. The crew are not permitted to go ashore and crew arrival & departures on commercial flights through the main airport, Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA), is

The history of Sri Lanka, known as ‘the Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The earliest human remains found on Sri Lanka date to about 38,000 years ago (Balangoda Man).

The historical period begins roughly in the 3rd century, based on Pali chronicles like the Mahavansa, Deepavansa, and Choolavansa.

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Galle’s trading history extends back to the times of the ancient Greeks. International commerce had a large part to play in the history and culture of this island, dating back to prehistoric times. The Valahassa Jataka relates that the Yakkhini inhabitants of Sirisavatthu lured and captured shipwrecked merchants, sometimes marrying them.

Archaeological evidence of foreign trade goods from Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Ibbankattuwa suggests a thriving Iron Age agriculture-based civilisation, of which only hints come down through ancient documents. The products and markets of this culture would have attracted merchants, many of whom settled down – a story repeated by later generations of traders, such as Moors, who settled and married local women.

Here you will find a fascinating culture, some of which is recognised from the stories of Sindbad the Sailor in ‘1001 Nights’, taking place in the seas around Sri Lanka. The name Sindbad suggests a person originating in Sindh, indicating that Sindhis may have been involved in trade with the island from early times.

Galle Attractions Galle offers many attractions and is home to one of Sri Lanka’s eight Unesco World Heritage Sites, the Galle Fortress. The city is part of Sri Lanka’s colonial past, founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese and later

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refurbished by the Dutch in the 18th century.

Here you are transported back in time when viewing the villas, structures and lanes existing since ancient times within the fortress.

In current times, a not-to-be missed experience is the Sri Lankan interior, with amazing wildlife including elephants and at times, even leopards starting from a small village by the seaside, Kirinda. Here is the home to Yala National Park, a nature reserve of nearly 1,300 square kilometres. The Park is recognised as having the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles.

Also not-to-be-missed is ‘Hill Country’ - the lush, rolling hills of the tea plantations, famous for exporting Ceylon black tea. The best way to travel Hill Country is with a 4-wheel drive vehicle into the well-maintained national parks where you can also capture images of amazing wildlife.

A unique experience is a visit to the non-profit Koggala-Habaraduwa Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery, an organization maintained for the survival of sea turtles for the next generation.

The "Turtle Farm" is situated in Habaraduwa near a beautiful beach, 5m from the Galle Matara main road. The center started in 1986 and has amazingly released more than 500,000 sea turtles to the ocean.

Cruising Beginning a voyage cruising Sri Lanka’s coastline are beautiful scenic views and a high biodiversity of ocean mammals and rich marine wildlife. A well-known destination for whale and dolphin watching, the coastline is a vital habitat for sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, whales, porpoises and dugongs and has numerous healthy coral reefs, home to a total of 28 Marine Mammal Species in Sri Lankan and adjacent waters.

The East Coast journey is more rough and unspoiled, whilst the Southern Coast is known to visiting vessels as generally the best all-round destination, where there’s a mixture of white beaches, Buddhist temples, stilt fishermen and long ago colonial towns, remaining the same as in centuries past.

South Coast cruising starts from the colourful and picturesque harbour on the southwest coast, Mirissa. From here boats can easily voyage on to Taprobane Island and Weligama Bay. Along the way are the main attractions of pristine uninhabited beaches and wonderful coastlines. Between Weligama and Unawatuna you will come across the inimitable ‘Stilt Fishermen’.

Stilt Fishing is a method unique to Sri Lanka. The fishermen sit on a cross bar, a ‘petta’, tied to a vertical pole driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high and precarious position

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the fishermen then use a rod (or net), requiring much skill and balance, to bring in a good catch from the comparative shallows of the sea. The crossbar allows the fishermen to be seated a couple of meters above the water causing minimal shadows on the water and hence little to no disturbance amongst the sea life.

Sri Lanka’s West Coast, the country’s most developed coast (yet still only sparsely developed), is a favoured surfing destination with a medley of beautiful beaches and lagoons, bustling cities, national parks and welcoming inhabitants. It’s on this western coast that you’ll find Colombo, the flourishing capital city of Sri Lanka. A kaleidoscope of cultural activities, bazaars and culinary offerings, the city hums with a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Continuing travelling up to the North West corner of the island, you’ll find Wilpattu National Park, a great safari location and quieter than Yala National park - home to Leopards, bears, deer, crocodiles, elephants and a large variety of birdlife.

Weather In regards to weather conditions, Priyantha advises, “The best time to visit is from October to April - when the bay is blue and the sea is calm with light winds and blue sky. It is hoped the Pandemic will be heading towards the backend as during these six months all the conditions are spot on to enjoy some wonderful cruising experiences”.

The two monsoon winds providing rain to the two corners of the country at various periods

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to all of the island also make Sri Lanka a year round destination. The north east winds make the south western coast sunny and the sea calm from November to March. The South West winds quiet East Coast waters and the days are filled with constant sunshine.

Yachts Priyantha Perera vast experience covers several decades of providing agency services to ships calling in the Ports of Sri Lanka, including Superyachts M.Y. Vava, M.Y. Queen Miri, M.Y. Talisman, M.Y. Intrepid, M.Y. Talisman C, M.Y. Laurel L (calling in to Colombo for dry dock repairs) M.Y. Cloud 9, and S.Y. Hemisphere, the world’s largest luxury catamaran. Captain Glen of 47.30 metre custom-built Vava mega motor yacht departing Sri Lanka wrote to Mr Perera: “Many thanks, Priyantha, for your kind assistance and for your help with all our inquires as it helped us to complete the simple tasks we needed to take on and also allowed us to understand a little about Sri Lankan ways. I am happy that we came to Sri Lanka as it gave the crew a great opportunity to have some very interesting time ashore in a country most of us have never visited. They all fully enjoyed the experience and I can certainly expect that some of them will likely return for visits in the future.”

When the luxury charter motor yacht Cloudbreak was cruising in late May in Southeast Asia and needed to refuel and provision before continuing on route to the Mediterranean, APS branches in Phuket and Sri Lanka supported the Captain throughout the

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process. Although Covid-19 restrictions created delays in provisioning and obstacles for engine repairs, both situations were resolved swiftly and to the satisfaction of Captain Jerry and the crew of Cloudbreak, with remote assistance allowing the engineers on the ground and the crew to adapt to the situation.

A rise in a number of luxury yacht building facilities in Sri Lanka, previously being developed, is expected to continue at the Pandemic backend, which is expected to lead to a boom in yachting. A few companies are in full operation designing and building yachts, masts, sails, yards, cordage, electrical components, mini marines and moorings.

Also needed and hopefully fully underway in the future and previously in play, is a technical school down south. The school trains youth from fishing villages to build yachts and offers training in electrical engineering, engine repairs and maintenance. Another academy trains students in sailing skills and ocean conservation.

Sri Lanka is looking toward to fully operating these schools and to welcoming more yachts and providing wonderful boating experiences, with new and enhanced harbors and a premiering boat show. ______________________________________

By Linda Cartlidge Asia Pacific Superyachts Priyantha Perera priyantha@asia-pacific-superyachts.com www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com

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FIVE MENORCAN COASTAL VILLAGES TO ADD TO YOUR TRAVEL WISH LIST

Arriving on the Balearic island of Menorca is breathing an audible sigh of relief. Bypassed by mass tourism and declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993, this little speck of Mediterranean heaven is blissfully devoid of high-rise hotels, kitschy souvenir shops and hordes of tourists. Instead, you’ll be wowed by pristine landscapes, chilled-out locals, and the most stunning whitewashed coastal villages you’ll ever see.

While there is no shortage of photogenic

villages on Menorca, here’s a rundown of the five most scenic - all dotted along the island’s untouched coast.

Es Grau On Menorca’s northeast coast lies Es Grau, the resort that boasts the look and feel of everything but a resort. The village – all whitewashed houses and gardens with birds of paradise – has a small supermarket, juice bar, and a few restaurants, and that’s it. The beach,

part of the s’Albufera des Grau nature reserve, is perfect for families with small children. Like a giant turquoise paddle pool, the water stays shallow 30m out to sea. Chat away while slowly wading into the water until it deepens, and then melt into delicious teal-coloured bliss.

Cala en Porter Cala en Porter, on the South Coast, shines through its buzzy vibe, terrace bars and excellent snorkelling opportunities. Donning

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flippers and goggles is all it takes to spot all the underwater creatures, from painted comber to rainbow wrasses. The attractive low-key resort is also a stone’s throw away from Cova d’en Xoroi, a bar tucked inside a cave with a spectacular cliff-side terrace. As epic as daytime sea views may be, nothing quite prepares you for the technicoloured drama which unfolds at sunset. Add the bar’s chilled vibe and you have the perfect memory to linger over when you’re back to the grind.

Alcaufar On the southwestern tip of Menorca lies Alcaufar, a serene seaside town that will take your breath away. Narrow tree-lined lanes, low-rise whitewashed houses and wooden boats that bob in crystal-clear water: Alcaufar boasts the sort of scenes you see in dreamy holiday brochures. A gorgeous cove further enriches Alcaufar’s sleepy fishing village charm. Blissfully quiet, it’s perfect for those looking to zone out with a novel and only the sweet sound of lapping waves for company.

Cala Galdana Cala Galdana, on Menorca’s southern coast, wraps snugly around a perfectly symmetrical horseshoe-shaped bay. Although the resort is small and tranquil, there are plenty of shady seaside terraces to gorge on steaming hot seafood paella or sip ice-cold pomadas (gin with cloudy lemon). Then there is the bay itself. It could easily be Menorca’s most beautiful cove with its white, velvet-soft sand and backdrop of sheer pine-topped cliffs. You can walk along the cliffs to explore secluded Cala Mitjana or simply spend the day soaking in Cala Galdana’s turquoise waters — shallow and ideal for little feet to splash around in.

Cala Morell Hidden away on the island’s rugged north coast, Cala Morell is nothing more than a smattering of photogenic whitewashed buildings. However, what diminutive Cala Morell lacks in size, it makes up for in attractions. Spectacularly shaped stones in tones of mocha and cinnamon characterize the dramatic landscape. Sunseekers will love the cove’s stone platforms as they make for prime tanning territory, while history buffs will be fascinated by the Necrópolis de Cala Morell.

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WINNING ALL ROUND FOR SAILING IN SEPTEMBER

After a long hot summer, we were all looking forward to the September sailing season and it’s safe to say, it hasn’t disappointed. From being back in the sailing Mecca of Sardinia to scooping prestigious superyacht awards, September has brought everything from

competition to innovation after a continued year of uncertainty.

SPIRIT YACHT GEIST CROWNED SAILING YACHT OF THE YEAR

A globally acclaimed event, known for its credibility, prestige and glamour, Boat International’s World Superyacht Awards took place in Monaco on Sunday 5th September 2021 at the Monte Carlo Sporting, announcing who would be scooping one of this year’s

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coveted Neptune’s along with winning titles.

Recognising the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable luxury yachts from across the world, the globally acclaimed event is distinguished from all other yacht awards with a judging panel comprising current and former superyacht owners.

Leading the way for Sailing Yachts this year was the 34m Spirit 111 sloop Geist, who scooped two accolades at this year’s prestigious World Superyacht Awards in Monaco. Taking a win in both the Sailing Yacht category and the coveted Sailing Yacht of the Year Award, she received the judges praise for her “refreshing mix of top quality, traditional beauty, innovative interior design, and advanced technology; as such Geist truly deserves her accolade(s).”

At 33.9m long, Geist has a fully laden displacement of 65tonnes and is the largest, wooden sloop built in the UK since the J-Class yacht Shamrock V in the 1930s. The yacht’s completely customised, hand-crafted interior is a series of seamless curves made from sustainably sourced timber. The judges commented Geist is “beautiful in a classical sense while showcasing a new and organic style of interior design.” They added, “While the past may inspire her looks, Geist is technically modern with minimal effect on the environment.”

Delivering on her owner’s brief to minimise impact on the environment, Geist has a Torqeedo electric drive system that regenerates the batteries via propulsion whilst the yacht is sailing. All onboard systems were selected to work holistically and consume the minimum amount of power possible. On deck, the yacht is designed to be sailed short-handed using recyclable OneSails 4T Forte sails and energy efficient Lewmar hydraulic deck hardware.

Together with Geist’s owner, the team from Spirit Yachts collected the awards at the glamorous ceremony in Monaco, with Spirit Yachts CEO and Head of Design Sean McMillan commented, “The World Superyacht Awards are the pinnacle of the superyacht industry’s recognition for the highest quality yachts on the water today. To win the sailing yacht category and to be crowned best sailing yacht is an incredibly proud moment for all the Spirit team.”

Sean continued, “Thanks and congratulations must go to Geist’s owner, whose creativity, vision and enthusiasm has been boundless.

We collaborated closely to create a yacht that not only delivers on his original dream, but that also pushes the envelope in terms of her innovation.”

It is wonderful to see this British shipyard go from strength to strength and one that I have fond personal memories with after I organised The Mediterranean Spirit Yacht Rally for a fleet of Spirit Yachts to celebrate the launch of “Ghost” Spirit 70 back in 2003.

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conditions, with an east-southeast wind of 15 to 18 knots, ideal for coaxing top performances from these maxi yachts.

For the final day of racing, a light and shifty breeze meant that the final coastal race could not be completed, despite the determination of the Race Committee, which had prepared two different courses to make the most of the weather conditions. After a further consultation, the Principal Race Officer Peter Craig sent the competitors back to the docks, declaring the regatta officially concluded.

This meant final confirmation for this year’s winners, who in their respective divisions were Velsheda, Magic Carpet 3, Cannonball, Capricorn and Lyra, with the Maxi division seeing two YCCS members occupying the top spots, with first place going to the Wallycento Magic Carpet 3, owned by Sir Lindsay Owen Jones and fielding Jochen Schuemann on tactics, followed by Claus-Peter Offen's Y3K, with tactician Karol Jablonski.

Prize giving was later awarded with a ceremony attended by the President of the Board of Directors of the YCCS, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, the President of Rolex Italy, Gian Riccardo Marini, and the President of the IMA, Benoit de Froidmont, where the perpetual trophy dedicated to the memory of the first Commodore of the YCCS, Gianfranco Alberini, was awarded to Vincenzo Addessi’s Fra’ Diavolo.

awards, others were on a winning streak at the 31st Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, which after a year's absence, returned to Sardinia’s magnificent Costa Smeralda from 6-11 September as part of the IMA's 2021 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge.

As the air crackled with positive energy on the docks in front of the YCCS, the regatta kicked off with an excellent first day of racing, with all concerned eager to get back on the water for this iconic regatta dedicated to Maxi yachts after a forced stop last year.

Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of Title Sponsor Rolex and the IMA (International Maxi Yacht Association), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup has been the highlight of the international maxi racing calendar for more than four decades now and with a fleet of 44 yachts of over 60 feet (18.29 metres) enrolling in this year’s event, the famous spark soon returned.

The weather conditions continued to deliver in true Sardinia style and after two days of coastal races, the leaders of the provisional standings in their respective divisions remained unchanged, with very little movement in the positions behind them until day four. The Race Committee made the decision to move the rest day to day 5, which proved to be the right one, as all divisions were able to race in perfect

With September sailing off to a great start so far, there is still plenty of racing, boat shows and more from the superyacht lifestyle to come. Not to be missed, make sure to add these upcoming iconic events to your sailing calendar! ____________________________________

By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com Photo Credit: Spirit Yachts: Spirit Yacht Archives (photos page X and top page X) Maxi Rolex Cup: Carlo Borlenghi | YCCS (photos middle/bottom page X and pages X & X)

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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE REACHES 100 YACHT MILESTONE such as Philippe Franz’s Albator, third overall under IRC in 2018, and Gerard Ludovic’s Solenn For Pure Ocean (10th overall in the same year).

Noel Racine was fourth overall in 2016 with a previous iteration of Foggy Dew. France’s last win at the race came in 2018 with Courrier Recommandé, which came close to following up this success in 2019.

Rolex © Carlo Borlenghi With 50 days to the start of the 42nd Rolex Middle Sea Race, the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is preparing itself for a stellar fleet. The latest submission of entry forms by Swedish yacht Blur and British yacht Akouavi, brought the entry list total to 101 yachts representing 24 countries. With close of entries scheduled for Friday, 12 September, with the discretion to accept late entries up to Friday, 1 October, there is clear potential for 2021 to rival some of the pre-pandemic three-figure fleets.

“We are utterly delighted with the response of the offshore sailing community,” said Commodore David Cremona. “2020 proved

the popularity of the Royal Malta Yacht Club’s flagship event and our ability to pull off the race in demanding circumstances. This year suggests that popularity is as strong as ever.

We are extremely grateful to the owners and crews willing to make the considerable effort participate despite the continuing uncertainties. In turn we are leaving no stone unturned in our preparations for the race.”

The current entry list is the usual polyglot of professional and Corinthian crews, multihulls and monohulls, racing maxis and small cruiser/ racers. The greatest contingent is from France with 18 entries, including strong contenders

Italy is a perennial supplier of entries, understandably so, given its proximity and a large portion of the race being sailed in its territorial waters. Italian yachts have won the Rolex Middle Sea Race overall on 14 occasions, more than any other nation, including the hosts Malta. Mascalzone Latino was most recent in 2016, with B2 winning in 2015 and 2013. Boats to look out for include Massimo Minozzi’s J/99 Tokio, the Comet 45R Libertine of Marco Paolucci as well as the J/109 Chestress entered

by Leonardo Petti. In fairness, most eyes will be on the reprise of the 2020 multihull battle between Giovanni Soldini’s Maserati Multi 70 and Ricardo Pavoncelli’s MOD70 Mana, which shared the line honours and MOCRA spoils in a tight contest. This year, it will be a three-way fight with Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo, one of five American entries, adding spice to the much-anticipated contest.

The host nation Malta is fielding a high-quality contingent. 12 yachts, spear-headed by backto-back overall winner Elusive 2, co-skippered by the Podesta siblings – Aaron, Christoph and Maya. “Ever since the Rolex Middle Sea Race re-emerged as an offshore classic in 1996, it has featured in our lives,” explains Maya. “It is a yearly, permanent fixture in our calendar not just for the race itself, but also the familybonding it has provided ever since we first started racing with our father (Arthur) in the early 2000s”.

According to Aaron, despite having discovered a winning approach, preparation never gets any easier. “It does get better,” says Aaron.

“Offshore racing is one of those sports where you need to make sure everything is well set up and will not let you down. We spend a lot of time making sure the boat is very organised.”

The three Podestas are great advocates for the race and all it offers. They are enthusiastic about attracting bigger and better fleets, despite the increased competition it brings.

“It takes a lot of hard work and dedication in terms of preparation, attention to detail and leaving nothing to chance to complete the Rolex Middle Sea Race, let alone win it,” advises Christoph. “For those crew participating for the first time, our best advice is to make sure you really familiarise yourself with your boat and keep your eyes and ears open any changes in conditions and circumstance, even when asleep! This is not a race for the faint-hearted, but it is hugely rewarding.”

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Elsewhere in the Maltese fleet, the two-time winning crew of Lee Satariano’s Artie III will be on the start line, as well as Jonathan Gambin’s Ton Ton Laferla Insurance, third overall in 2020, the double-handed Unica of Jamie Sammut, class winners in 2016, and the J/99 Calypso entered by Sebastian Ripard, grandson of John

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Ripard Senior – a co-founder of the race and winner of the first in 1968.

Other Maltese entries include the newly launched ICE52 RS Otra Vez, owned by Aaron Gatt Floridia, who’s last participation in the race was in 2018. Andrew Agius Delicata’s Vivace will make a return in the double handed class. Comanche Raider 3 (Ramon Sant Hill), Janissah (Mario Debono), Jonathan Camilleri Bowman’s Openpayd Sekuritance Maltese Falcon II along with the Jarhead Foundation’s J109s JYS Jan and JYS Jarhead complete the local roster.

British entries are strong too, with 11 so far, including Andrew Hall’s Pata Negra, third overall under IRC at this year’s Rolex Fastnet

Race. Rob Bottomley’ Sailplane came fifth, in the same race, while Mark Emerson’s Phosphorus II finished sixth, suggesting a committed challenge from the British to win a race they have not seen success in since Andre Soriano’s Alegre in 2009.

The wider fleet also contains yachts with every chance of doing well in the competition for the Rolex Middle Sea Race trophy if they sail well and conditions suit. Jonas Grander’s Swedish entry, Matador, came fourth in the Rolex Fastnet Race. Maximilian Klink’s Caro crew have experience of top ten finishes in this race with their previous yacht and the 52-foot boat length has proven itself time and again. It is also hard to overlook George David’s Rambler.

On his first outing in 2007, David took the

triple crown of overall win, line honours and the race record. Continuing success with line honours may be a difficult proposition with the 100-foot Comanche and 140-foot Skorpios expected to duke it out for that title, but do not discount the 88-foot Rambler, under the time correction, if the first few days of the race are fast.

All in all, the 2021 Rolex Middle Sea Race is looking likely to be another cracking year.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA

14 August – Michael Clough Trophy – Pollença This year’s Michael Clough Trophy was even stranger than normal. Before we even hit the water, we found that the crane wasn’t working.

After much huffing and puffing, a workaround was made, and ready to drop the flying fifteens in. During this, the race committee had been looking for their chariot, which wasn’t in the water as expected. Some further searching found another, and with the help of the sailors, this was launched and prepped.

Now more than a bit late, the fleet set out for the course in an easterly force 3. As soon as Michael had dropped the two racing marks, the wind took this as a signal to disappear, making even the short courses a challenge to get around.

Sailing Instructions for Cloughs' Windward-Leeward Trophy 2021 • Six races are programmed. Each race consists of one lap only.

• The starting and finishing lines are between the post on the committee boat and a buoy.

• All rounding marks are to be left to port.

There will be a windward mark 1 upwind of the start and a leeward mark 2 downwind of the start.

• Penalty for infringements of Part 2 rules and touching marks is one turn only.

• Race 1: Start-1-2-Finish (mainsail only).

• Race 2: Start-1-2-Finish (mainsail & jib only – no spinnakers) but all boats must do a complete 360 turn on EACH leg of the course outside of the zones (there are 3 legs).

• Race 3: Start-1-2-Finish (no spinnakers) but NO tacks are allowed after the starting signal – only gybes. If you tack by mistake you must do an extra 720.

• Race 4: Start-1-Finish (mainsail +jib +spinnaker) a quick up and down.

• Race 5: Start-1-2-Finish OR Start-2-1-Finish.

Your choice! (no spinnakers). Be careful at the start.

• Race 6: Same as race 5 but you can use spinnaker.

• Scoring is up to the discretion of the organiser – there may be discards. Please stay close to the starting line between races as we need to start them quickly – we will not wait for you. Starting sequence will be announced on race day.

ENJOY!!!!. It should be fun for all. Less sails make it easier for non-experienced crews.

In the end, we completed four of the planned six races, dropping races 4 and 5.

As usual winning this regatta is not only about fast sailing. However, for the record the results on the water were: ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Jose Montero 1 1 1 1 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Teresa Parry 2 2 3 3 CHI 3598 Ffuga Francisco Gadala-Maria / Ximena Rubio 3 4 2 2 ESP 3817 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Reinhard John 4 3 4 4 Following Mr Clough’s scoring system, the trophy went to Ximena and Francisco, on the basis that they were the boat who improved their score the most as the regatta progressed.

José won the best crew prize – an extraordinary work of art by an unnamed local artist. Bottles of the finest vin rouge went to all the runners up & to our 3 volunteer race committee members.

20-21 August – Trofeo Cormoran– Pollença The Trofeo Cormoran is a two day event, the Friday being a series of up and downs in Pollença bay, and Saturday a coastal race out of Pollença bay to Alcanada and back. On day one, the flying fifteens have their own shorter courses – this year with three races. The coastal race is long, and shared with the cruiser fleet.

On Friday, the wind was on then off. It was very important to not get caught by turbulence from the ORC fleets as we were sailing the same course but with more distant windward marks.

Speedy Gonzales was twice second to Spanish Fly – each time by a boat length. However, in the second race they started at the wrong end of the line and never got higher than fifth, it´s tough in the middle of the fleet! Dragonfly took that race, improving from third in race one, with Wight Flyer third this time.

The Saturday start was classics first, then two ORC groupings, followed by the flying fifteens.

The start line was longer than some of our training race first beats, but nobody wanted the pin as you had to get on to port as quickly as possible.

With a good onshore wind, the fleet faced a long beat out of the bay. The smart money was all the way to the rocks east of Bonaire,

resisting all temptations to tack off on small headers; then work the big shifts beside the cliffs.

Wight Flyer lead the fleet out of the bay. Once around the corner it was ease off for a jib reach to the mark off Alcudia, with big waves and planing and surfing all the time. Those who could used their secret weapons to improve jib sheeting angle and control the jib leech.

As often happens on these races, the mark was not in indicated position; but was easy to find by watching the yachts ahead. The fifteens passed several of these with faster planning off their quarter waves. It’s often hard physical work sailing a fifteen in these conditions but enormous fun.

After rounding the mark, the return reach was much the same. Bearing away into the bay, Flying High had better downwind technique and overhauled Wight Flyer before passing the Avançada lighthouse. Returning to flat water for the final mile was a bit of an anticlimax.

Heaven Sent closed the gap downwind to finish third.

With bright sunshine, good wind, & blue water all the way this was truly champagne sailing.

Many thanks to PRO Gaspar from RCNP, who did a superb job on both days!

1 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly Paco Palmer / Jaume Pujadas 11 2 ESP 3817 Dragonfly James Waugh / Michael Beecken 12 3 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Melvin Clough 15 Up next: 18 Sep Pollença Trofeo Mortitx 23 Oct Pollença Liga de Tardor 1 27-30 Oct Palma Palma Vela If you’re interested in a trial sail, just follow the link: http://tiny.cc/TrialaFlying15, we’d love to see you! ____________________________________

By Stephen Babbage Our 2021 calendar is posted on our website http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain

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£5000 RAISED BY LOCAL CHARITY ROWERS WITH A ROW AROUND THE ISLE OF WIGHT An overview of youth charity Oarsome Chance Oarsome Chance brings about change for young people, aged from 9-19 years in the Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant areas in Hampshire. The young people we work with, who are disengaged from mainstream education, take part in vocational skills training like carpentry, boat building, marine engineering and bike recycling, along with outdoor activities like skiff rowing, sailing and mountain biking. The skills they learn and the support they are given, help the young people connect to a brighter future.

In the words of Oarsome Chance apprentice, Joe: “Before coming to Oarsome Chance, during my time at school, I struggled quite a bit, with learning and my behaviour. I think my learning suffered because I wasn’t getting the support I needed to achieve anything…

If it wasn’t for Oarsome Chance I don’t think I’d be working at all. Let alone still getting an education!

When I started coming here, everyone really helped me to realise my own potential and helped me to believe that I COULD make something of myself, I just needed a bit of support and understanding. I started a two year contract with Alex Thomson Racing last year and at the end of that contract, I’ll be a qualified marine engineer, so I guess now the sky’s the limit!”

During the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, Oarsome Chance’s programmes have continued running, providing vital support for vulnerable young people as they and their families endure the crisis.

A team of five rowers from Gosport and Havant based youth charity, Oarsome Chance, took on the brave challenge of rowing the 50 nautical

The Oarsome Round The Island Row team, clockwise from bottom left Joe Swindale, Nick Hart, Obelix Hill, Carly Seager and Vikki Gillard. Image credit: Lynette Slight

miles around the Isle of Wight in a wooden St Ayles skiff. The Oarsome Chance team included staff members Carly Seager, Vikki Gillard, Obelix Hill, Nick Hart and Oarsome Chance apprentice Joe Swindale (pictured).

To learn about the inspiration for the event, we’ll need to go back nearly 50 years to a brave challenge taken on by Carly’s father, rower and yachtsman Jim Seager. Back in January 1972 Jim took on the daunting challenge single handedly, setting out from Hardway in a 14ft

wooden row boat. His voyage was tough, but despite battling against tides and rough seas, after 14 hours on the water, rowing through the night, he made it back to Hardway. He was met at by a reporter, as news of his attempt had spread after he’d been spotted by an RAF helicopter and a report on his achievement made the local press.

Back to the present day, and in true 'Seager' spirit, Jim’s daughter (and Oarsome Chance team member) Carly decided she wanted to

The Oarsome St Ayles skiff, proudly displaying the logos of their corporate partners, including Guardian Yacht Services.

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take on the round Island row, to challenge herself and in fond tribute to her dad’s heroic effort. Carly managed to convince four other Oarsome Chance team members to join her on the challenge and the five rowers made their attempt on Bank Holiday Monday (30 Aug) setting off from Stokes Bay at 4.00 am. Unlike Jim, the Oarsome Chance team had a support vessel accompanying them carrying spare oars, safety and communication equipment.

The Oarsome team were unlucky with some very unfavourable conditions with strong head winds creating a confused sea. The carefully planned timing to take advantage of the tides couldn’t help them, as their progress was slowed by the conditions. They managed to complete three quarters of the course, but after 16 hours rowing, the team reluctantly had to call it a day, tired but satisfied they had given it their very best shot. So finally it was with some outside assistance that they completed the course, returning to Stokes Bay at 7.45 pm.

The Oarsome team used the challenge as an opportunity to raise some much-needed funds to help support the work of Oarsome Chance and the disadvantaged young people it helps back from the fringes of society. Despite their disappointment at the conditions keeping them from rowing the entire course, they have been buoyed up by the amazing support they were given and the massive total of almost £5000 they have raised in funds for Oarsome Chance.

The Oarsome Round The Island Row team rowing towards Hampshire landmark, The Needles.

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John Gillard, Oarsome Chance Principal, accompanied the team for the whole course, on board the support vessel. He said “We couldn’t be prouder of our team. They were in fantastic spirits throughout, even when things got really tough out there, we couldn’t have asked any more of them. We’re so grateful to all of the people who dug deep and helped them raise such an amazing amount – it made their hard efforts all worthwhile.”

This won’t be the last time a team from Oarsome Chance will take on this challenge, the team are determined to take it on again, so watch this space! ______________________________________ www.oarsomechance.org The Oarsome St Ayles skiff, proudly displaying the logos of their corporate partners, including Guardian Yacht Services.

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5 STUNNING SOUTH EAST ASIA ISLANDS IN T&L’S ‘TOP 25 IN THE WORLD’ News of this year's T&L world's top voted 25 islands included an amazing five South East Asia islands located in: Andaman Islands, India; Koh Samui, Thailand; Bali, Indonesia; Maldives; and Sri Lanka.

The ‘picture-perfect’ five award-winning Southeast Asian beautiful and unique islands offer a great alternative for superyachts from crowded Med and Caribbean destinations at the pandemic backend, states Captain Charlie Dwyer. Co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts, the Asian network of leading superyacht agencies, Capt. Charlie is based at one of the ‘5 Top Islands of the World’, Koh Samui, Thailand.

“What constitutes paradise likely boils down to specific interests — history, culture, heartpumping adventure, or something else entirely. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value”, states T&L magazine when announcing the top 25 islands, which includes the following five South East Asia island winners.

Indonesian Village

Andaman Islands – The ‘Jewels in the Crown of the Bay of Bengal’ – offers such unique and irresistible underwater attractions, virgin beaches, active volcanos, uninhabited Islands and activities like water sports, island hopping, snorkeling, sport fishing, scuba diving and a live volcano.

Koh Samui, Thailand - The island of Koh Samui is now known throughout the world as one of the most beautiful of tropical destinations.

Beautiful Islands Ko Phi Phi

Maldives Baa Atoll Islands

An idyllic tropical retreat with white-sand beaches, a sapphire-blue sea, an abundance of tantalizing Thai cuisine and an unusually warm and friendly people with forests, hills of limestone and granite and shorelines of countless palm-fringed beaches and bays.

Bali, Indonesia - Indonesia has the largest archipelago in the world with more than 17,500 beautiful islands to visit. Visiting the Indonesian islands you will be amazed of the diversity, the culture and the personality of each and every one. There is a reason why Indonesia’s national motto is “Unity in Diversity”.

Maldives - You will find many five-star island resorts with their natural beauty untouched, sugar white sandy beaches and thriving coral reefs. Capitol city Malé lies to the north, among the 1,100 minuscule coral islets of the Maldives’ archipelago. Sugar-white beaches are a sanctuary to countless seabirds, while coral reefs host an endless variety of exotic fish and marine life.

Sri Lanka - Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, killer diving, famous tea, flavourful food and Sinharaja rainforest. The golden beaches of

Andaman Islands Havelock Island

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the country have been praised for their picture postcard views and the central highlands of the island are filled mountains carpeted with lush green tea gardens, roaring waterfalls mingling with the clouds and landscapes shimmering in sunlight and disappearing under the rising mist.

The Travel & Leisure survey voting from readers reflecting on their travel experiences over a three-year period was completed May 10, 2021 as destinations around the world considered lifting COVID-19 restrictions. “The best islands in the world, according to T+L readers, are the kind of Instagram-perfect destinations that travelers fantasize about on winter evenings: dreamy, sun-drenched landscapes surrounded by the bluest waters”, states the article when announcing the world’s top 25 island favourites. ______________________________________ pr-comm@asia-pacific-superyachts.com Photos: Asia Pacific Superyachts

Bentota Beach Sri Lanka

NEW SHIP LIFT FOR MB 92 LA CIOTAT • New 4,300t shiplift on schedule for delivery in September 2022 • A new state-of-the-art sustainable docking solution for yachts up to 110m • The platform is expected to generate significant growth for the shipyard and local companies MB92 La Ciotat, France’s leading superyacht refit shipyard, announced today that the new 4,300t shiplift is on track for delivery mid September next year. The new area will provide MB92 La Ciotat exclusive use of up to 6 additional spaces for yachts under 110 metres in length and promises to be one of the most sustainable haul-out solutions for superyachts in the world. It also benefits from an optimised hydraulic transfer system that results in a seamless transfer after chocling in under 180 minutes.

In addition to standard amenities, the platform will host a number of innovative features aimed at significantly reducing the negative ecological footprint associated with refitting: On-shore power of 1,25GW / vessel: Certified Ecodesign 2021 electricity transformers that significantly reduce energy consumption compared to standard transformers and is supplied through the French national grid.

• 2 ICPE compliant wastewater & runoff treatment plants that prevent 100% of pollutants by using a green reprocessing system • Installation of the world’s largest artificial harbour fish nursery along the quays • Waste recycling centres for each yacht • Electric vehicle recharging stations Mathieu Bauden, MB92 La Ciotat Facilities Director, has been overseeing the project since its inception in 2019 and said: “I am confident

that our clients will appreciate the speed, reliability and safety of the new platform. The system that has been created by the Bardex Corporation, one of the world’s leading heavy lifting and positioning specialists, uses an innovative linear chain jack system, which produces much less deflection than a cablesupported rigid platform, ensuring a smooth transition of the ship during the haul out.”

and look forward to continuing to provide our clients with a seamless, high quality refit experience. It has been very rewarding to witness the growth of our team over the past few years and this is set to continue with the 4,300t.”

The launch of the new shiplift next year will be a major event for the company who, in 25 years, has developed from a small yacht builder into one of the industry’s best known superyacht refit yards.

With a workforce of 150, the number of employees at the shipyard has doubled since 2015 and this is expected to continue to grow by a further 30% over the next four years to meet the expected influx of business. In addition, it is estimated that at least 350 jobs will be created indirectly within local marine subcontracting companies.

For Ben Mennem, CEO of MB92 La Ciotat, the new platform “is the ultimate addition to our existing range of haul-out solutions for vessels between 30 and 200 metres. We are all extremely excited about this imminent delivery

MB92 Group has invested €45m in the new shiplift alongside the local port authority, La Ciotat Shipyards, with a goal of consolidating the site as the world’s largest superyacht refit hub.

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BARCELONA NAUTIC CENTER, THE BEST EQUIPMENT, THE BEST FACILITIES AND THE BEST SERVICES! Everything you need to take care of your boat, Barcelona Nautic Center’s team make it possible.

Barcelona Nautic Center is a dry dock specialized in the repair and maintenance of motor and sailing vessels, providing its clients with a range of services that cover all areas required by vessels in the best location in the western Mediterranean, right at the entrance to the new Barcelona Port and next to the new Marina Vela port.

Their team is pioneer in the repair and maintenance of sailing and motor boats, which allows them to work comprehensively and individually on all repair projects for all types of motor and sailing boats.

They coordinate and lead reform and maintenance projects, as well as comprehensive reform stud-ies and structural modifications.

They are experts in paint and fiber, mechanics, carpentry, rigging, hydraulics, electricity and elec-tronics, metalwork, naval engineering and architecture, and tank cleaning.

Privileged Facilities in Barcelona The facilities of the Barcelona Nautic Center dry dock are in a privileged location, in the new Port of Barcelona.

It occupies a technical area of 12.000 square meters, with 4.000 square meters of offices and workshops, 250m of waiting and repair afloat, and two warehouses of 600 and 300 square meters, for painting and repair work under cover.

An innovative equipment, which, together with the experience of a team of industrial experts in nautical, allows us to offer a comprehensive, professional service with the highest quality.

Expert Team & Services Together with the human team and innovative facilities, they offer a travel-lift service, with a capaci-ty of 160 tons and a moat for stranding boats up to 8 meters wide. They have 1.800 square meters of waiting and working moorings on the inner dock and more than 3.000 square meters of surface area for the winterization of boats, with 24-hour surveillance and security, fuel supply and antifouling ap-plication.

If you need, to repair your boat this season, don’t hesitate contact them! ______________________________________ www.bcnnauticcenter.com

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MARINE BIOFOULING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT BARCELONA BOAT SHOW Following on from successful interactive forums held at the Southampton and Genoa boat shows, the Marine Biofouling Workshop series being rolled out by ICOMIA, moves on to the Barcelona Salon Nautica where it will be held on Wednesday 15th October, from 10.00 to 11.00 at the Espai del Mar Conference Room. (The location is at Moll D’Espanya, via the entrance to the show near the Barcelona Aquarium.)

The workshop is entitled: ‘Clean hulls essential for sustainable boating and marine diversity.’ It will be free-to-attend for those interested in learning more about the subject, or indeed for anyone who has information or suggestions to contribute to the discussion.

A panel of experts moderated by Jose Luis Fayos, Technical Manager of ANEN (Spanish Association of Nautical Companies), will explain how and why biofouling is so damaging for the marine environment, and how it is costly for the owners and operators of leisure craft.

Also, the constantly developing and varied range of solutions that can be employed to combat this threat, and how they can be effectively and safely applied will be comprehensively addressed by the panel. Already it has become clear from the previous discussions that a range of options can be employed including antifouling coatings, ultrasonics, fouling release wraps, and controlled periodic in-water cleaning.

The moderator at the Southampton show was Julian Hunter, Head of Sustainability for ICOMIA, and in his introduction he said, “There is a clear need to preserve aquatic biodiversity (otherwise referred to as the ‘delicate balance of nature’) by controlling the threat from invasive species which can be transported on the immersed areas of ships and boats. This is becoming increasingly important where nature is already stressed due to increasing water temperatures, giving foreign species an opportunity to invade, disrupt and in some cases dominate sensitive habitats.”

“The threat to the biodiversity in our oceans from man’s activities is recognised and reflected in regulatory policy such as the EU Green Deal, UK Environmental Policy, the

International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the UN Environment Program. The EU are reviewing their Regulations to protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems and the UK is likely to follow.”

Additional notes: These Workshop sessions are organised by ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) and funded by its members as an interactive advisory service for the recreational boating community.

ICOMIA are active partners in the GloFouling Project organised by IMO (International Maritime Organisation. It is the first-ever globally coordinated effort to address biofouling from shipping and all marine sectors including recreational boating.

Anyone who wishes to reach out to Julian Hunter for a technical discussion or more information on this topic, is welcome to contact him via LinkedIn using this link to his online page: https://lnkd.in/g4YtZ8Me

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MARINA PORT VELL INVESTMENT PLANS specialise, to an even greater extent, in providing superyachts with quality services, the marina basin will be rearranged, replacing berths for small vessels with more space for superyachts. The work that will be undertaken on the marina basin, across a surface area of 8,531 square metres, will allow the marina to further its specialisation in large vessels with a total of 23 new berths for vessels with a length of up to 70 metres.

Thanks to this new configuration, the marina will boast 55 berths for superyachts, a figure that will increase up to 65 in periods of high occupancy. The estimated time frame for the work is eight months and will consist, primarily, of the removal of Pontoons A and B and the Sota Muralla quay, which are floating concrete structures, in order to redistribute mooring lines. What’s more, as part of the project, the positioning of moored vessels will be reconfigured in order to increase the visible space of the marina basin and enhance the view of the marina and clients’ privacy.

At its facilities, Marina Port Vell Barcelona recently presented a new investment plan involving the remodelling of parts of the marina to enhance its capacity and strengthen its specialised ad hoc services for large vessels. By doing so, the marina pledges its commitment to positioning Barcelona as a leading destination for superyachts in the Mediterranean, strengthening the city’s foremost position in the segment. This new phase of greater specialisation began in July with the launch of a new corporate image, which serves to consolidate the marina’s identity, endowing the brand with a more Mediterranean, more exclusive character, and continues with implementation of the investment project, which will strengthen the marina’s positioning in the market.

The presentation was supported by the city’s institutions, the regional government and the Government of Spain, as well as the Port of Barcelona itself and its president, Damià Calvet, who praised the investment plan.

During his speech, Ignacio Erroz, director

general of Marina Port Vell Barcelona, affirmed that the new positioning and the associated investment project intend, on the one hand, “to further strengthen Barcelona’s status as a leading destination for superyachts” and, on the other, “to commit to greater specialisation in offering quality services to our clients, based on four strategic areas: sustainability, growth, innovation and competitiveness”.

The aforementioned strategic aims are shared with the Port of Barcelona and are the basis of Europe’s Blue Economy and the city of Barcelona, a perfect candidate to be a leader for this type of economic model in the Mediterranean.

20 Million Euros of Investment Marina Port Vell will carry out remodelling work in its facilities consisting of three large-scale projects: reconfiguration of the marina basin, a landscaping project, and the installation of a new bunkering system.

Firstly, as part of the marina’s desire to

The plan of action also includes a landscaping project to create more green space, making the facilities more attractive and inviting, so that clients feel as if they are in a floating city that is an extension of Barcelona itself. This project, which will affect a total of 17,637 square metres, will be implemented at the Sota Muralla, Dipòsit, Barceloneta, España and Rellotge quays.

Furthermore, a new bunkering system for clients will be installed at berths to enhance client services and improve the safety of the infrastructure. Said fuel delivery network, consisting of a pump system and 510 metres of piping, will be implemented at the Barceloneta and Rellotge quays and on Pontoon C. Four diesel oil tanks with a capacity of 160,000 litres will be reconditioned and ten refuelling points, connected to the diesel oil thrust pipe, will be installed.

Finally, as part of its commitment to sustainability, the marina will implement a Sustainability Plan, guaranteeing that in the future Marina Port Vell will continue to be a sustainable, safe and innovative marina with quality services, in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which are also referred to in the Strategic Plan of the Port of Barcelona, and the goals of the city of Barcelona itself.

Marina Port Vell has also made an important pledge to its commitment to the Port of Barcelona, the city and its surroundings by contributing to improving rail access to the Port of Barcelona, by means of the Financial Fund for Port-Land Accessibility. ______________________________________ Communications - Marina Port Vell Marta Tuñí Marketing & Communications Director M. (+34) 689 288 000 T. (+34) 934 842 304 m.tuni@marinaportvell.com

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“THE OCEAN VOYAGER & ME” BY DI BEACH

I wasn’t planning to write about another book but as I finished this particular book I felt it merited wider readership than just within the sailing community.

Things get even more difficult on the last two legs of the trip when crew changes change the personal dynamics on the boat. From Brazil they set sail for the U.K. with a stop in the Azores. I was pleased that even then the famous Pete’s Sports Bar yachtie watering hole was already famous. It’s a place where I went to pay homage in 2016. The U.K. is now on the horizon and soon the dynamics will once again change and cause heartbreak. The need to school the young children conflicts with the desire for a nomadic oceanic lifestyle.

The marriage falls apart but even worse is to come but you need to read the book because I have not done it justice. If seamanship and the meaning of life are important to you read this book soon.

The book recounts a love story and an adventure without equal. A young woman moves to Uganda to marry the man she loves against parental approval being barely 18 years old. There with her architect husband, they and their two architect friends save enough money to move to Lamu Island in Kenya in search of the traditional “fundi” dhow builders. They commission the build of a yacht of their design but built of the same materials and techniques as the dhows which have ploughed the trading routes between East Africa, the Gulf and India for centuries. Set in the mid 1960s this a triumph of creativity, character and willpower in the face of adversity, material shortages and cultural and language barriers.

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In the space of a year they build their 42 foot gaff rigged yacht. The yacht, christened Mjojo after their infant child born in Uganda, has no engine, no radio transmitter and no modern navigation aids beyond a compass, charts, sextant and celestial navigation tables.

through. In Durban Di who became pregnant again during their trip has a second child. At his point most of us would have jacked it in but not this crew.

The five and a sixth last minute crew member set sail from Lamu to the Seychelles and then down via some Indian Ocean Islands, whose name I read for the first time ever in this book, to Mozambique and South Africa. They endure some harsh conditions but their tenacity shines

After the rounding the Cape of Good Hope they set sail for Rio, Brazil via Saint Helena. Not only is the sailing challenging but imagine the social constraints of apartheid era South Africa in the late 1960s. Nothing seems insurmountable to this band of brothers and their two infants.

Eleven years ago on my wife’s birthday I planned a weekend away to a boutique hotel in the “Serranía de Ronda” called “Los Castaños”.

We arrived in my branded “Boatshed Gibraltar” vehicle which inevitably led to a conversation about sailing. Di then told me about her adventure but perhaps my listening skills need improving because I had not realised the import of her story. Fast forward to a birthday eleven years later and a return to Los Castaños and its gastronomic delights. In the interval Di has written her book and I couldn’t resist getting a copy signed by the author. I wasn’t disappointed.

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ECO YACHT SLOT – BIG ISSUES NEED BIG CHANGES Coffee Pods

Welcome to October in Mallorca, it’s great to see the yards filling up, both with quick turnarounds for those heading off to warmer climates and those preparing for winter work, it is lovely to catch up with friends and find out how the summer season has been. It is encouraging that everyday more Yachts contact us to find out about how to make changes onboard, and making the switch to Bulk and environmentally friendly products is becoming the norm which is great. As some Yachts are heading into refits and big work now is a great time to tackle some of the issues onboard that are too difficult or time consuming to deal with during the season. Talk to your Captain / Engineer / Management team about whether any of these things are possible. Some of these changes whie being great for the planet can actually save money as well in the long run.

Many crew come to me asking for an environmentally option for coffee pods and while there are some options available, the best thing you can do is switch to a bean to cup machine (or full barista for guests) wherever possible. The advantages to this are a hotter, bigger, better cup of coffee and that a large bag of beans is not only cheaper but creates much less waste. You can also purchase coffee locally when you travel to different countries reducing shipping miles and it is easier to make more ethical choices such as purchasing fair trade, direct from makers or organic. Obviously, this is not possible on all yachts so if you are stuck with your pod machine try to find the best version possible.

waste is disposed of correctly and where possible following these systems can help rubbish end up in the right place. Installing a Garbage crusher where you can dispose of clean and sorted recyclable items can help with storage onboard and disposal onshore. Also doing some research in your down time about different countries/marinas where your yacht will travel and being aware of the rules in place can make it easier in the season to separate rubbish onboard correctly. If you have the space look at creating areas in the crew mess for extra bins and clear signs that can be used for different areas specific needs.

Microplastic Filters on Washing Machines

Food Packaging and Supplies

Water Bottles

How many Yacht crew have spent days of their lives loading up the boat with Crew and Guest water? A lot of us. A study by the founder of ETYC Yacht Trainer estimated that over the course of a season a 45m Yacht uses 5400 plastic water bottles ! Thankfully now many newbuild boats have water filtration machines fitted as standard and there are a large number of options available to retrofit as well. With counter top, under sink or systems that will filter the whole boats supply and upgrades to include fizzy, still, room temperate, chilled or even hot water straight from a tap there advantages to these systems are endless.

Supply your guests with their own personal reusable bottle onboard and use branded water bottles for service and no one will be asking where the plastic has gone!

In homes and onboard food packaging waste is one of the hardest things to avoid. Convenience and hygiene standards mean that nearly all our food has become packaged in some way. When you are not under pressure during the winter is a great time to assess where your biggest packaging problems are and look at solutions.

For example, if you work with regular suppliers and provisioners talk to them about ways you can receive your deliveries with minimum packaging and make your wishes known. Using your own collapsible crates that you give to them to fill with produce can be a great start and help with loading onboard. Going bulk wherever possible for heavily consumed items such as yogurts and snacks or asking the chef to make biscuits and cakes during the offseason instead of buying can all help.

Garbage Crusher and Waste Organization While there are many things you can do to make sure your Yacht creates as least waste as possible, there is always going to be rubbish created. The increase in concern about our pollution problem means that more countries are putting in facilities to try to make sure

Microplastics are one of the biggest unseen problems with plastic pollution and while they come from many sources, clothing is a huge contributor. Using a Guppyfriend bag for items that we know are shedding microplastics such as fleeces, sports wear and manmade fabrics is a great step it is not always practical in the middle of charter. There are companies now who can retrofit small filters onto the pipes of washing machines that will filter out microplastics and can be emptied and reused.

Or if you need new machines there are some versions coming onot the market now that have them built in. Ask you engineer if this is a possibility for you onboard.

If you would like help with anything mentioned in this article, recommendations for local companies or just want some help with getting started making some simple changes please get in touch.

Hannah ______________________________________ hannah@viveco.co (+34) 634 326 981 www.viveco.co Hannah is an ex-stewardess who now runs Viveco an Eco Yacht and Home supply shop in Mallorca.

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SPICE TIME AGAIN! little. The tuth is I love the smell of the gently toasted spices and the way they can fill the kitchen with the most amazing aromas. The sheer variety of flavours that they have to offer and can bring to a dish is endless, but seasoning with herbs and spices means complimenting your dishes, not overwhelming and hiding the true flavour of the food.

Autumn reawakens the senses. Mornings feel fresher, colours appear bolder and flavours get a little deeper. As the colder weather moves in I tend to look for simple, classic food and I definately like to start spicing up my recipes a

Using fresh spices is a much better option than buying in ready prepared spice mixes and they also make great little gifts for your friends and family. Always buy spices whole, not ground.

Spices contain essential oils that are released when lightly toasted and ground and that is where all the aromas and flavours actually come from. When ground they do detoriate quickly and lose a lot of their magical qualities so my advice is to make your spice mixes often and in small quantities as a little goes a long way. Making spice mixes is great fun. You can travel all around the world with different combinations from India, Morroco and Mexico or you can be really inventive and create your own personal spice mix.

This months recipe is a malabar prawn curry.

The curry spice mix also works really well with chicken and beef.

Malabar Prawn Curry Cooking time: 30 mins Prep time: 25 mins Ingredients (serves 4) 600g large raw tiger prawns, peeled 4 large tomatoes, roughly chopped 3tbsp olive oil 1 small green chilli, finely chopped 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 200ml coconut cream 200ml coconut milk Juice of one lemon 1tbsp palm sugar (or soft brown sugar) 50ml tamarind puree Malabar spice mix ½ tsp black mustard seeds 12 dried curry leaves ½ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 12 fresh or dried curry leaves Add all the ingredients to the spice grinder & pulse until coarsely crushed.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or wok, and then add the onions, chilli, ginger and garlic. Cook over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes, and then add the Malabar spice mix.

Cook the spices for a minute or two and add the tomatoes, coconut cream and milk. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, tamarind puree, palm sugar and a pinch of salt. Blend the sauce with a hand blender and add the prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve immediately.

Garnish with fresh coriander sprigs and serve with steamed rice.

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STEWARDESS’ PICK OF THE MONTH FROM RIALTO LIVING - OUR FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE STORE IN PALMA -

You don’t need to be a ‘tea-total’ to know there aren’t many things that putting on the kettle can’t fix. Unlike coffee, a drink you can carry around in a large paper cup on your way from A to B, tea is a drink you sit down for. A tea taker would never slurp on the go. They reserve time to nibble on a biscuit or five, enjoy the rituals of steeping and pouring, and the soothing sensation of sharing a hot brew with a friend.

Whether you and the crew drink endless mugs of builders’ tea on passage or have an owner who loves to treat his guests to the ritual of high tea—all dainty sandwiches, pretty pastries, and pinkies out— you’ll need suitable crockery to suit the occasion.

Rialto Living stocks a wide range of crockery sets suitable for anything from five o clock smokos to the most luxurious tea parties. From sturdy mugs large enough to keep sleepy crew members alert on watch to tiered serving trays and dainty cups ideal for guest use, we defy you not to find a tea set that matches its purpose and the yacht’s décor perfectly. Our favourite ones are the Fine Bone China sets made

by Dibbern, the German brand used by the likes of Lufthansa's first class, Fendi casa and Bulgari hotels. The boutique brand combines traditional craftmanship with contemporary design to create practical, beautiful, and timeless products. And in any colour under the sun to boot.

Oh, and did you know that the afternoon tea tradition is widely attributed to Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford? Sometime around 1840, the Duchess started to Ward off the “afternoon-slump” by taking hot tea and a

selection of snacks in her rooms. When she began to invite her friends to join her, a new social event was born. Other tea parties quickly followed suit, resulting in the duchess’ custom becoming the much-loved ritual it is today.

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,

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oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ (or cup of tea!) before you head back to the boat. ______________________________________ Rialto Living Hours: 11 am and 7pm Monday – Saturday C. Sant Feliu 3, Palma (+34) 971 71 33 31 www.rialtoliving.com Photography: Pär Olsson / Rialto Living

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IN THE GALLEY WITH DYLAN STACEY think it’s an art to make flavours pop and they seriously elevate a dish.

What are your 3 favourite cookbooks and why?

Name: Dylan Stacey Years’ Experience as a chef: Chef with over 20 years’ experience restaurants, VIP events & yachts – you name it!

Nationality: South African with a Dutch heritage.

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

I am a freelance chef, with most work between yachts.

Who is your food hero (dead or alive) and why?

Definitely Anthony Bourdain. He was rock and roll… a true legend. His passion for all the different cuisines and exploring food around the world has been an inspiration to me, to many chefs and I’m sure to many more chefs in the future.

What 3 ingredients could you not live without?

Olive oil most definitely… Love that stuff! As for the rest, I think it must be good seasonings.

So that’s a bit more than 3 ingredients, but I

Honestly, I don’t have any favourites to mention. I’ve never been a cookbook kind of guy. Instead, I much prefer to gather inspiration from restaurants and the hidden gems I always seem to stumble upon on my travels. I take inspiration from dish elements I’ve found and enjoyed and love to incorporate them into my food as I feel others will also enjoy them.

What 3 kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

I do love a NutriBullet to grind and blitz up just about anything, and another firm favourite is a sturdy Kitchen Aid for kneading bread dough (and if possible, with the pasta dough attachment). A good quality food processor with the essential attachments can’t be forgotten either!

What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley?

Proper working cold storage!!! I know it goes without saying but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to waste precious cooking and rest time, having to deal with fridges and freezers breaking down mid-season.

What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients?

I think truffles and seriously overpriced beef cuts are totally overrated! Many would disagree, but I can do without them.

What would you say are some of the most underrated ingredients?

Slow cooked meat cuts can be total under dogs.

When done right, they are absolutely delicious and the use for them is endless.

What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far?

That would have to be my pan grilled octopus.

Poached until super soft yet still holding shape.

Once cooled, chopped into bitesize chunks, then pan grilled tossing in a tasty olive oil, till crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Side of aioli and lemon to accompany them…

If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why?

Since it’s a fantasy… I’d like to have a clone of myself cooking for me. Sounds arrogant I know, but I’m very critical of what I cook, so it makes it difficult to just relax and enjoy when I’m entertaining, even more so in the work environment! This way I’ll be able to chill and enjoy the experience and get to experience things through the eyes of my guests.

What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)?

Music all day and night. It’s what keeps me going. As for the genres, they are a bit tricky to pinpoint, as I listen basically to all kinds, but when the pressure is on I find a good mix of 90’s rock gets me in to action.

Best galley tip/hack?

Just clean as you go. Nothing more frustrating than a dirty disorganized galley. You’ll be more efficient and get to that precious downtime to reboot.

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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?

The most difficult I think was in Cuba, but that was way back in 2006. I have no idea what it would be like now. Otherwise, wherever I have been I haven’t found things too tricky. Just make the best of what you’ve got.

What is the hardest part of your job?

Crew that don’t eat a good enough breakfast then come and whine in my ear come lunch time.

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

I think the way the media shows the industry warps the view of newbies in the industry. So, a word to the wise – it’s not all fun and games like what you see on Instagram and Netflix.

What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos?

I’d say they are basically right. Not all chefs are of course, but there some who tarnish the name a bit. You have to be a bit nuts to do what we do, and I guess the egos are just a coping mechanism for some. Tone it down and be humble, your food will speak for itself (especially in today’s world where everyone is a ‘foodie’).

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

Look I understand and respect all dietary requirements due to allergies and religious aspects, but if they are just wanting to try out some fad due to it being the new “flavour” of

the month, then I have no interest.

What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook?

Nothing really springs to mind, but I have regularly been dragged out of bed at ridiculous hours to tend to some after clubbing munchies.

Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of.

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crew and guests are going to like (because they’ve told you), but I also love to wow guests with unexpected dishes. Don’t be scared to recycle leftovers and get creative. One dish has the potential to becoming something new and even better than what it was first made to be.

If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be?

Retired and exploring on my own yacht!

I’m not one to gloat, but recently I made a slow roast lamb shoulder ravioli that apparently when the guests ate it, they were left speechless. That got me bit emotional.

When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good?

I get a feel from their vibe and how they present themselves. If I can see that that someone is eager to learn more and more then I can generally tell they have a passion and talent for cooking. That should show in what they produce.

What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment?

Use less plastics for one. That’s a bit of a no brainer. Sourcing and cooking sustainably is a major factor, try to buy local and seasonal produce to cut down on carbon footprints. I also aim to buy supplies which have reduced environmental impact. I know it’s not always possible to buy sustainable, but then try and use less.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Don’t over cater. Cook things that you know

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CRUSH INJURIES The most drastic response to crushing under massive objects may be field amputation. Even if it is possible to extricate the patient without amputation, appropriate first response care is vital. As always it is important to prevent shock, treat hypotension and administer IV or IO fluids for prehospital care, fluid loading is the main requirement in crush syndrome.

Due to the risk of crush syndrome, current recommendations have changed over the years.

Treatment consisted of using a tourniquet, if required, and overloading the patient with IV or IO fluids and slow release of the crush pressure.

Crush & Trauma Injuries Crush syndrome is a medical condition characterized by major shock and renal failure after a crushing injury to skeletal muscle.

When a muscle is crushed it sends a flood of myoglobin into your bloodstream. Myoglobin is a protein that helps move oxygen in your muscles. Ordinarily, any myoglobin that ends up in your bloodstream becomes bound to other proteins, making it too large to fit into your kidney’s filtration system (tubules).

In a crush injury, however, so much myoglobin enters your blood that there’s not enough protein to bind with it, which means myglobin ends up blocking your kidney’s tubules.

The problem is made worse by lack of water, which worsens the buildup on your kidneys. The end result is often kidney failure.

STAT reported: “ … [That one-two punch on the kidneys throws the body’s chemistry completely out of whack.

The kidneys can no longer filter out acid, and so the blood becomes highly acidic and potassium pours out of cells into the veins. The kidneys can’t filter that out either, and too much potassium throws off the electrical currents that keep the heart beating regularly.”

The likelihood of developing acute crush syndrome is directly related to the compression time, therefore victims should be released as quickly as possible, irrespective of how long they have been trapped.

Crush injuries may result from a variety of situations, vehicle entrapment, falling debris, industrial accident or by prolonged pressure to a part of the body due to their own body weight in an immobile victim.

Cases occur commonly in yachting, particularly as the yachts and loads get bigger. We are seeing more and more of these injuries; the loads crew are playing with are ridiculous.

Most recently I saw a crew member be lifted off the deck 15m high by his leg, caught in the jib sheet during a tack. This guy was so lucky, it was really serious, he spent the week with his feet up, lucky to have his leg, and no doubt stuck in the downward spiral of a post accident traumatic state. As you all know many haven't fared so well. If you have not seen a crush injury, you have had a very fortunate life in yachting.

Victims of crushing damage present some of the greatest challenges in field medicine, and is one of the situations in yachting where a trained yacht medic is needed in the field.

These days the Australian Resuscitation Council, leading the way in terms of crush injury management, recommends that firstaiders in Australia, where safe to do so, release the crushing pressure as soon as possible, avoid using a tourniquet and continually monitor the vital signs of the patient (blood pressure, pulse, breaths per minute, temperature, blood sugar, urine and circulation).

MANAGEMENT • Ensure the scene is safe, and that there is no risk of injury to the rescuer or bystanders.

• Call an ambulance, local emergency services or your 24/7 Medical SOS Support.

• If it is safe and physically possible, all crushing forces should be removed from the victim as soon as possible.

• A victim with a crush injury may not complain of pain, and there may be no external signs of injury. All victims who have been subjected to a crush injury, including their own body weight, should be taken to hospital for immediate investigation.

• Keep the victim warm, treat any bleeding.

• Continue to monitor the victim’s condition.

If the victim becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, follow the Resuscitation Basic Life Support protocols.

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• DO NOT use a tourniquet for the first aid management of a crush injury.

Crushing force applied to the head, neck, chest or abdomen can cause death from breathing failure or heart failure so must be removed promptly. Always prioritize the Airway.

The Victoria's, Australia's emergency services protocol calls for a basic adult dose of a 2 litre bolts of normal saline followed by 500 ml/h IV fluids. This is contrary indicated in victims with cardiac or kidney problems and children. If the patient cannot be fluid loaded, this may be an indication for a tourniquet to be applied.

Admission to an intensive care unit preferably one experienced in trauma medicine may be appropriate; even well-seeming patients need observation. Treat open wounds as surgically appropriate, with debridement, antibiotics and tetanus immunization; apply ice to injured areas.

Intravenous hydration of up to 1.5 L/hour should continue to prevent hypotension. A urinary output of at least 300 ml/hour should be maintained with IV fluids.

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as a remedy to help reduce acidity in the blood and dissolve myoglobin. A solution containing baking soda may be given to victims even before they’ve been extricated from the rubble.

research published in The Journal of Trauma found no difference in rates of kidney failure, need for dialysis or mortality in crushsyndrome patients given bicarbonate-mannitol solutions compared to those who were not.

Dr. Mark Pearlmutter, chair of emergency medicine for Steward Health Care Network in the Boston area, told STAT:

Another study, a systematic review published in Emergency Medical Journal, found no high-quality evidence to support the use of bicarbonate infusions over saline alone.

“People who are now on the scene can start treating patients while they are still trapped.

They may have an arm that they have access to, and can start giving the patient fluid, and they can proactively give bicarbonate.”

As noted by The Journal of Emergency Medicine, “Early, aggressive resuscitation in the prehospital setting, before extrication if possible, is recommended to reduce the complications of crush syndrome.”

In addition to baking soda, intravenous saline solution is often given to prevent dehydration and help dilute myoglobin buildup.

I've spoken to remote medics who use bicarbonate of soda under the tongue to keep the urine pH at 6.5 or greater, to prevent myoglobin and uric acid deposition in kidneys.

One study reviewed nine patients with crush syndrome due to a building collapse who were given a solution of mannitol (a sugar alcohol) and bicarbonate upon hospital admission. Only two of them developed acute kidney failure, none of them had permanent kidney damage and all survived.

What does baking soda have to do with crush syndrome? It’s often given to survivors

Other data regarding the use of baking soda in crush syndrome is mixed. For instance,

Despite the mixed data, researchers writing in the Journal of Emergency Medicine suggest the use of baking soda in crush syndrome may help — and probably won’t hurt — and should continue until research proves otherwise.

They noted: “Regardless [of the mixed data], many authors continue to recommend this protocol. It is likely reasonable to provide bicarbonate and mannitol to patients with traumatic rhabdomyolysis, unless the patient has a contraindication. This resuscitation should continue until the clinical and biochemical evidence of myoglobinuria resolves.”

Stay safe & keep hydrated on the race track and don't forget to watch your feet, and the guest's next to you. ______________________________________ Amanda Hewson, RN & Superyacht Medic, Medical Support Offshore www.msos.org.uk

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EXPLORING LIQUID SUPPLEMENTS BASED ON WILD & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Most of us have come across some food supplements at some point in our lives.

While our interest in them might range from dismissing them instantly to recognising them as an integral part of our wellness routine, most of us will fall somewhere in between, trying some supplements, for some time, and then evaluating their benefits to us.

I came across interesting supplements recently, at a friend´s house, and I was intrigued by several things… Firstly, there were stylish names such as Sunrise, Sunset etc. Secondly, there was a very cool story about wild Alaskan blueberries - many times more potent than the cultivated variety that makes it into our daily smoothie bowls – where every single berry is picked by hand. Finally, I liked the sweet, fruity taste of a few products I tried; they tasted more like sweets and less like medicine, and this is always a huge plus in my books!

The said friend is Ana Josipovic, the representative for the Baleares, and here she tells us more about the products...

You mentioned Alaska. What is the connection of these supplements with Alaska?

Ana: We use wild Alaskan blueberries and wild Alaskan sockeye salmon. These are some of the best ingredients that mother Earth can offer us.

What are your products about? How would you explain them, in a few sentences?

Ana: In simple terms, it’s about adding value to people´s lives. I pride myself on “service par excellence”! Whatever your wellness concern, you can just WhatsApp me and I will suggest the best solution for you.

People who have tried or, more precisely, those that have tried and kept using my products, have experienced an improvement in their lives - either in terms of their wellbeing or even socially. What I mean by “socially” is that I keep in regular contact with my clients; we create an environment where they can voice their concerns and ask questions about the products and the best ways to incorporate them into their daily lives and routines. People also love telling me their experiences and I, in turn, love using that feedback in deciding how to best help future consumers with whatever issues they might have.

What are some of the main, or most used, products?

Ana: Our most popular product - or a group of products to be precise - is the Triangle of Wellness by Kyäni. As the name suggests, this pack consists of three products, taken in the morning, at midday and at night. Some ingredients are wild, and what is not wild is organic.

1) Sunrise is a concentrated fruit juice that comes in an easy-to-use single-serving pouch and consists of 21 antioxidant super-foods,

including a wild species of Alaskan blueberries, selected for the unique vitamins and minerals they provide. It is “a delicious, nutritious blend of essential water-soluble vitamins and minerals”.

2) Nitro products are based on Nobel Prize awarded science and contain “proprietary formula of ingredients, including extracts from the noni fruit”. More concentrated blend contains Thiamin (B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Chromium, Zinc and and CoQ10 and can have a positive effect on, among other things, blood flow and the immune system. It is designed with business professionals, athletes, students or busy parents in mind.

3) Sunset is a proprietary combination of lipidsoluble nutrients that we lack most in our diets: vitamin E (tocotrienol-tocopherol), omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin D. These nutrients assist with a variety of essential health functions, including cardiovascular and heart health, so we can function at our best at all times.

There are numerous other supplements in our product range that may answer consumers’ specific needs, but the above three are the essentials, a “test package” if you like, with 100% money back guarantee.

You have mentioned one of the supplements, Sunrise, as something that works well in cocktails. I see this as something the crew could try in their down time, but also as something that could potentially be offered to the guests on board. Tell me more!

Ana: Have you ever tried putting Alaskan blueberries into your champagne? Sunrise lends itself excellently to being used by mixologists in a variety of fruit based cocktails.

Its advantage is that it is completely natural. It has been said that people consuming cocktails made with Sunrise might get through the day after the party much easier. We have piloted recipes in bars in Belgrade and Moscow and we got raving reviews from both locations.

So, getting drunk on healthy supplements might become a thing in 2022?

Ana: Let´s see… (laughs) OK, joking aside, for anyone who is interested in finding out more about these interesting products, where can they find you?

Ana: I spend a part of the year in the green hills above Port d´Andratx, but people can always reach out to me via Instagram or my mobile (details below). I am working worldwide, so wherever your yacht goes next your package can wait for you at the destination. ______________________________________ Text: Mia Naprta Photos: Ana´s personal archive Representative for Balearic Islands: Ana Josipović (+34) 674 770 449 IG: @ana__josipovic (double underscore)

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HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB Never before was there a time in which we can so easily peek into someone else’s life; social media allows us to openly share details of our existence that were not public before. We can now connect to people around the globe that we probably won’t meet in real life. We don’t have to read gossip magazines in order to get a scoop on a celebrity; they are happily sharing intimate details about their private life on multiple platforms. It gives us a sense of connection and it can be inspiring, and entertaining, but it can also make us suffer by being a “comparisite” When we spend too much time on social media and compare our life to others, it can make us feel inadequate, and even depressed.

We make assumptions about how well others are doing or how amazing their life is because they do a very good job of making it look so.

But don’t forget that social media is often used as a marketing tool and is a collage of the best moments of someone’s life. The reality is that so many people that may appear to have it all are human too and deal with turmoil, obstacles and sadness. We are all longing for joy, happiness and living a meaningful life.

So that brings me to the next logical question, how do we create a life with more joy and meaning?

A great place to start is by asking yourself “what in life am I curious about?”. And then continue to follow that curiosity and bring it to life. Learn a new skill, experience something new, or plan an adventure that is on your bucket list. What are you waiting for? We are creatures of habit and doing new things may be intimidating at first.

What if it was as simple as starting a yoga or meditation practice, where you decided to show up consistently for yourself, finding new ways to break old habits and patterns?

Give yourself permission to play, get creative and do more things that bring you joy.

If you think about how much money we spend on designer handbags, shoes, clothes, facials and Botox, which admittedly do bring bursts of happiness but it’s fleeting, because it’s coming from external stimulation. It’s experiencing and focusing on life from the outside.

You may have heard it before “Happiness is an inside job”.

How would you feel if you invested in yourself emotionally, by carving out more time to experience things like sound baths, reiki, and walks in nature, workshops or yoga retreats.

Self care starts right here and will help you find that connection to yourself.

The key to all of this is remembering that we are all at different stages of our journey and as hard as it might be do not compare yourself to anyone else.

You’re biggest offering to this life is being your authentic self, so say yes to trying something new or something that you’ve been putting off for years and see where it takes you! You

don’t need to have a popular or aesthetically beautiful social media page. You do not need anyone’s approval to live your best life. Fill your heart with beautiful moments, invest in friendships, and take excellent care of yourself.

May your life feel so wonderful that a picture with a caption wouldn’t do it justice.

My name is Debbie Lash, I am a LA trained yoga teacher and health coach. I’m passionate about helping people take control of their health in order to live their best life.

If you have any questions and would like to contact me, you can always attend one of my classes at Earth Yoga in Santa Catalina or Portals or feel free to reach me via one of the following ways.

Namaste ______________________________________ www.debbielash.com IG: @debbielashyoga FB: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.lash.9

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP

This month we’re putting the spotlight on Holistic Bodywork Practitioner, Tahona Santana. She works with physical recovery, selfdevelopment, and massage therapy, and utilizes the Grinberg Method - a somatic bodywork approach which teaches body awareness and reconnection to one-self to achieve well-being and health. Tahona is also one of the founders of Mallorca Holistic, which offers retreats that provide therapeutic programs tailored to your personal needs. During the retreats you can benefit from acupuncture, holistic bodywork, massage, nutrition counseling, detox diets, and group workshops such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness or tai chi, to create an unforgettable experience.

MY HEALTH & HAPPINESS HABITS: TAHONA SANTANA Tell us a little bit about your work?

I work with people who want to reconnect to their bodies and move towards the unknown, letting go of old structures, beliefs and patterns, whether they are physical or emotional. In a sort of somatic coaching, I use conversation and bodywork (touch, instructions, breathwork…) in the learning process with my clients, who make each time a step towards an increased level of self-awareness, deep trust and relaxation, self-respect and freedom from what does not serve them anymore.

What did you have for breakfast today?

Smashed banana mixed with lemon juice, linseed oil and chia seeds, topped with apple,

brazil nuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds.

What does your morning routine look like?

I put sananga (or other drops) regularly on my eyes when still in bed, just smoothly waking up and becoming aware of the new day to come, connecting to how I am feeling today. Then I go straight to drink some aloe vera (or a beverage like soaked linseeds with prunes) on an empty stomach (but only after I have cleaned my tongue).

My morning practise changes, I am not a routine person, though it always involves some kind of breathwork and some kind of meditation. Right now I am either chanting a mantra or doing Wim Hof breathing technique before meditating. But it could be stretching and breathwork… Then I shower (with a cold blast at the end), breakfast, and before I leave the house, a nice dance with music that fits how I feel. It could be smooth Tierra Tan Solo (Marta Gómez) or energizing with Format B (techno).

On those happy days that I go super early to the seaside, I will do my morning practice there, while the sun is still rising, and get into the cold water (any time of the year) when the sun has warmed me up.

(and showers) and definitely nutrition, very important. But I am not extreme, I just keep good habits in my daily life, respecting my body’s needs and the seasons (by no means any pre-selected diet) and I regularly cleanse my liver and fast in different ways.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Right now? Ghee with honey (or with anything, really!)

What’s one book or podcast you’d recommend everyone read/listen to?

Book: Mutant Message Down Under, Marlo Morgan Podcast: The Mind/Body Connection, Gabor Maté In Mallorca, where is your favourite place to: • De-stress: Delta Beach • Move: NAUA parties • Shop: Bonaire 15 (Binissalem) • Dine: Catalina La Fina (Santa Catalina) • Stay: Finca Son Artigues ______________________________________

What is your number one health habit?

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Breathing, always breathing. Quality time with friends and with myself (including tantric ways of self-connection and love). Then so many beautiful habits, such as cold swims

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DEALING WITH ANXIETY IN TIMES OF COVID AND/OR AWAY FROM HOME Working away from home and away from loved ones is challenging at the best of times.

In the “times of corona” - with restrictions on travel, quarantines, tests, vaccines etc. - it must be even more so. Many of us are finding it hard to deal with the times we live in, and I often hear the phrase “If corona does not kill me, the stress will!” Are we exaggerating or are these concerns real? I am talking with the psychotherapist Charlene Jimenez Robles to find out what changes she has seen in the types of clients that seek her help and to learn some coping techniques for these trying times.

Hi Charlene, tell me a bit about you, who are you and how did you become a psychotherapist?

Charlene: I´ve always been interested in how the mind works. Coming from a big family, it was fascinating to me how we all interact differently with each other and how we react differently to the situations around us. I got a Degree in Criminology and Forensics and a Masters Degree in Criminal Psychology. As a graduate I worked in prisons, dealing with criminals with narcissistic behaviour, as well as those with anxiety and bipolar disorders, which can also play a part in criminal behaviours.

I further specialised in treating people with anxiety, individual and couples therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and a few other fields you can see on my website. I volunteered with Samaritans while getting qualified to practice psychology, so I also have experience in treating self/harm and suicidal behaviours.

I believe that there is no universal approach to therapy. I build tailored, high quality sessions specifically for each client, to reflect his or her individual personality and needs.

I am passionate about my work and strongly believe that therapy can bring positive change and improvement to people’s lives. We are all vulnerable in today’s stressful world; it is not uncommon to feel lost or confused from time to time, or to experience symptoms, unhelpful behaviours or a lack of confidence. These are things that we all go through.

These days you have your own practice in Placa España, right in the centre of Palma?

Charlene: Yes. I have been there for the past two years. Prior to that, I worked online with Psychology Today, with patients in Spain, England and several other countries.

Great! For the past year and a half it has been hard to have any conversation without mentioning COVID. Have you noticed different kinds of patients reaching out to you or your regular patients now coming with different issues?

Charlene: In the lockdown I had a lot of new online patients, especially younger people, university or college students, getting depressed because their social lives disappeared with the COVID restrictions. As they couldn’t go to classes the anxiety built up and then, when they could go back to school, they didn’t feel comfortable doing that anymore.

How can we spot the signs of anxiety in people around us?

Charlene: First of all, there is the problem that some people don’t recognise that they are anxious; they might just perceive themselves or be perceived as shy and quiet. Other people will make themselves too busy, so they “don´t have time” to answer messages or meet up, they will avoid big groups etc.

How can anxious people help themselves?

How can people around them help? I am also thinking about people working on yachts, in confined spaces, for long periods of time, often with people they don’t know very well…

Charlene: Many of my patients are in yachting.

It is very important to talk about anxiety and depression. Captains and chief stews should be aware if their staff is struggling. There should be regular “check ins”, maybe weekly, to see how everyone is doing, how they are coping with the daily stresses of their work. Then, there are a lot of techniques to combat anxiety, for example breathing techniques or body scans (mindfulness exercises encouraging presentmoment awareness, with the sensations of the body being used as an anchor for mindful attention). You can see these on my website, they are easy to do and don't take too much time. When people are about to have an anxiety attack, they might feel tension in their jaw, their shoulders or their hands. Recognising these signs is a first step to relaxing, feeling better and preventing a full blown anxiety attack.

If an anxiety attack happens, say on a boat in the middle of the sea, what can the captain or a crew do to help their colleagues?

Charlene: Talk to your colleague calmly, reassure them, and try to get them to focus on something other than their anxiety, say, ask them to list: five objects around them,

five colours they can see, five smells they can identify and so on. Focusing on these things will quieten the mind and avert a full blown attack.

OK, great. Thanks for these tips. So, as we said, you work online as well as face to face and people can seek your help, book a session, wherever in the world they are?

Charlene: Yes, people can book a session through my website or through Psychology Today. I offer one free 15 minutes consultation where we assess the patient's needs and the ways I think I can help, before committing to a block of treatment sessions. It is very important that the patient and the therapist are the right match. If I ever think that I can´t help the patient in the way I think they need – I will say so and refer them elsewhere.

Many thanks for chatting to The Islander.

Charlene: Thank you. ____________________________________ Text: Mia Naprta Photos: Charlene´s personal archive Charlene Jimenez Robles, MSc Psychology Practice Today Placa España 2, Palma, 07002 www.psychologypracticetoday.com www.psychologytoday.com (+34) 646 616 446 IG: @psychology_practicetoday

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INSTABILITY OF THE KNEE untreated then there may be a predisposition for early wear and tear and arthritis and possibly the need for a knee replacement.

There are 4 main ligaments in the knee which can cause instability if damaged. These include the Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments and the Lateral and Medial Collateral Ligaments. Grade 1 injuries are minor tears which will heal well with rest and treatment and are less likely to evolve into an unstable situation however a grade 2 or 3 tear will certainly cause knee instability and a grade 3 injury will probably require surgery.

More than one injured ligament in a knee will cause multi-directional instability. A frequent combination, known as the “unhappy triad” is a combination of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, the Medial Co-lateral Ligament and the Medial meniscus.

Knee joint instability is a problem frequently seen in any physiotherapy clinic and is characterised by a laxity in the joint giving the feeling that your knee is going to give way, or lock and is often accompanied by swelling.

The knee joint does not have a great deal of inherent stability and it relies a lot on its ligaments and menisci (cartilages) and muscle strength to keep it well supported.

There are many factors which can cause knee instability, the most common being injury to the ligaments. Previous damage, strain or surgical repair of a ligament can cause a slackness in the ligament which will then affect the mechanical movement of the joint. When the smooth mechanical action of the knee joint is affected, then secondary symptoms arise such as pain, swelling, giving way and crepitus (a crunchy feeling inside the joint).

Ultimately if the cause of the instability is left

Knee instability can also be caused by weak or imbalance in the muscle groups. For instance, the quadriceps group is made up of 4 muscles.

Some activities, such as cycling, strengthen the outer muscles more than the inner vastus medialis muscle which is particularly important for locking the knee into full extension. Muscle imbalance can also occur post surgery when there has been poor attention given to post operative rehabilitation.

The quadriceps group of muscles attach to the knee cap and are responsible for extending the knee. If there is an imbalance then the knee cap can be pulled laterally out of its groove (the patello-femoral groove) which will cause the knee to give way particularly when going down stairs.

Other causes of knee instability include Chondramalacia Patellae (which is a roughening of the undersurface of the knee cap) Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis which

attacks the cartilage lining of the joint and an unfortunately larger list of other diseases which accelerate degenerative changes in the knee.

The cartilages (menisci) help to create a better concavity to the knee joint thus improving the stability of the joint. The menisci are very prone to wear and injury particularly in sportsman.

Damage to the menisci may result in surgery and partial or total removal. This will alter the mechanics of the knee joint as a “spacer” on one side would be missing. In this case a good rehabilitation program is important to regain the stability of the knee. _____________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 (+34) 971 405 769

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FITNESS TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WITH BT23 FITNESS

Welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness, in this months issue we will be doing an upper body session, the majority of the session will be bodyweight exercises, some equipment will be necessary, so if you have it then great, if not i will offer solutions around the exercise.

Goals: At some point in our lives we have all set goals, that I can be sure of, the question is why do we set them and why should we set them. Everyone sets different goals whether it be slimming to fit into a dress, training to run a marathon, working towards a promotion at work they all hold substance and give us focus and meaning to our actions towards achieving the goal. We feel it is important to always have a goal set for ourselves, as small or large it is, it’s always important to challenge ourselves and give ourselves something to strive for, without them we can tend to feel lost and lack direction which can cause negative effects on our day to day lives.

Bent over rows (Back): Start by bending the knees and hinging the hips backwards, bring the chest as parallel to the ground as possible, this is our starting position. from here keep the shoulders back and arms straight along the legs, keep the elbows tight to your side as you bring back the arms into your hips, hold at the top and squeeze the back before lowering back down into the starting position. If you are using a resistance band for this exercise only lower the band down to the point where the tension comes out of the band before raising it back up again

Forward raises (Shoulders): Standing straight keep the core engaged. holding the weights in front of the legs keep the arms straight and lift them straight in front of the chest, hold before lowering back down in front of the leg, if you are using a resistance band for this exercise only lower the band down to the point where the tension comes out of the band before raising it back up again

*Key note, if you feel you can progress the exercises then just hold the exercise for a few seconds when the muscle is under tension and slowly work through the movement back to the point of rest.

So in summary: - 5 exercises - 3 sets of 10 reps - 30 secs to 1 min rest between sets - no longer than 2 mins between exercises Equipment needed: 2 dumbbells (whatever weight you have or feel is adequate for you).

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Wide grip press up (Chest): Setting the hands up a little wider than shoulder width apart in a plank position start to lower yourself down leading with the chest and keeping the core activated, hold at the bottom before pushing through the palms on the way up. alternative set up would be to start from a kneeling position as shown in the picture on the right.

Dips (Arms): Using a bench, sofa or any flat surface, set the hands shoulder width apart on the edge. keep your back close to the edge of the bench and slowly lower yourself down by bending the arms behind you making sure not to shrug the shoulders.hold at the bottom before driving yourself back up to the top. keeping the legs straight makes the exercise more difficult if you need some assistance bend the legs and use the legs a little to help push yourself back up.

Jackknife (Core): Laying on your back keep the legs straight out and hands straight behind the head, from this position lift the legs and arms to meet in the middle above the hips squeezing the core at the top. as you lower back down try and keep the heels and shoulders just off the ground before raising up into the next rep.

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THE GREAT UNDER APPRECIATED The United Kingdom is undergoing a fascinating social experiment lately. It didn’t really mean to, but it’s been caught in a headlock somewhat of its own making.

They are, for reasons I’ll come to shortly, trying to run a country with a serious shortage of people who live and work at the disadvantaged edge of the economic spectrum, and until very recently, didn’t really pop onto the radar of those in the ruling classes at other end of that spectrum, and it’s not going very well at all.

The Brits have been caught by a pincer movement from Covid, and Brexit.

During last year's lockdowns around the world economies ground to a halt, many many things were badly curtailed, most things just stopped.

Many of Britain’s army of migrant workers lost their jobs, and coupled with concern for their families returned home to ride out the storm.

The full effects of Britain’s extrication from the European Union came into effect on December 31st last year as the grace period where little had changed since Brexit date on 31st January 2020 came to an end.

Lots of things ended that day, including the freedom of movement of EU citizens to the UK and vice versa. Effectively the millions of formerly UK based migrant workers that had returned to their families in the EU, no longer had the automatic right to return.

There were exceptions of course. The much trumpeted ‘points based immigration system’ for entry into the UK, designed to keep the riffraff out and just bring the captains of industry and youthful go-getters that we really want.

There was a minimum salary for any wouldbe migrant, starting at £25,600, or around €30k per year. Just for reference, around 40% of the UK working population earns less than that, many earn much less, so they effectively closed off just less than half the UK jobs to immigrant labour.

As the lockdowns and restrictions came to an end gradually over the spring and early summer, the economy creaked back into life.

Bars, restaurants and hotels opened their doors, trucks hit the roads again. As summer

drew to a close the agriculture sector looked around for its seasonal workers to help bring in the harvest, but there was nobody there.

The UK is around 100k truck drivers short, 70k in agriculture, around 200k in hospitality.

Abattoirs are short, care homes, retail, nursing staff construction. It all adds up to around 1.7 million and counting. There are shortages in shops, and knock on problems around the economy as a whole as the logistics networks have pushed beyond breaking point. Many industries are begging the government to allow temporary exemptions to these often forgotten workers now urgently being reclassified as essential, because they are essential. It’s going to fail though of course. Many of these workers have found themselves new jobs in their home countries or elsewhere in the EU. How welcoming does it sound to offer somebody a temporary visa to come and drive a truck until we decide we don’t need you any more?

People quite rightly want some kind of stability to settle down and raise their families.

do as you were told. The huge death toll meant that if you were one of the lucky survivors, you were in a sellers market. With so few farm workers left, the lords or the manor needed to get into a bidding war if you wanted workers to bring in the harvest, and bonds of servitude were broken.

The same thing, more or less, ended the age of serfdom following the black death in Europe in the mid 14th century. Prior to this the poorest peasants, or serfs, were effectively tied to their landowners, the lord of the manor could treat you exactly how he wanted, usually very badly, and you had little option but to swallow it and

Britain’s economy has taken a double hit, Covid and Brexit, you may argue that one of those was a self-inflicted wound, but we can all learn a little from the lesson in economics being played out in front of us.

The same thing is already happening in the UK. Desperate for workers, the salaries for chefs, waiters, bar staff, fruit pickers and so on are rising fast, it's economics in action. So loud is the clamour for truck drivers for the nation's supermarkets that salary hikes have led to drivers in other sectors quitting their jobs to join the gold rush. Many local authorities are now running out of drivers for their refuse trucks.

What happens next? Inflation. If your local coffee shop, supermarket, or fruit farm is forced to increase it’s wage bill, it's the customer that ultimately is going to pick up the tab.

In most places in the developed world low pay and high housing costs in many of our cities is putting the squeeze on a large segment of our populations and not very much is being done about it. We rightly value the educated, high earners and high achievers in society. They are often very well rewarded, and an economy needs people like this. It's very nice to have a city full of architects, lawyers and brain surgeons, but if there is nobody to empty your dustbin, pour you a coffee, drive your toilet roll to the supermarket. or care for your elderly mum then you don't really have a functioning society at all. They don’t just deserve a fair place in society, our society requires them for its very existence. Perhaps we should learn to appreciate them a little more. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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CHARTER: OWN USE BY THE OWNER AND MAT TAX EXEMPTION If you have your boat affected to charter activity - no matter if Spanish or foreign flag – and you have recorded the economic activity to the Spanish Tax Authorities, got your Spanish Fiscal Nr, also the pertinent charter license from the Govern Balear and Despacho from the Capitanía Marítima; and besides that, what is absolutely determinant, you have received from the same Spanish Tax Authorities the “ACUERDO DE LA CONCESION DE LA SOLICTUD DE EXENCION DEL IEDMT”, that is the so called Matriculation Tax Exemption because of the charter activity, the question that always arises is: can we use the vessel - even partially - for our own private use?

The immediate answer was in the past clearly, no… until last year Resolution from 15.10.2020 issued by the Dirección General de la Marina Mercante, DGMM (Merchant Shipping General Direction). This Resolution expressly admits the sporadic private use by the owner or shareholders of the owning company resident or established in Spain without losing the benefit of the Mat Tax exemption for charter vessel.

The situation before this resolution, regulated by art. 65 1, b) de la Ley 38/1992, de 28 de diciembre de Impuestos Especiales (Special Taxes Act 38/1992), was that that the exemption could only be granted to vessels affected “exclusively” to charter, rental or hire under the following circumstances: - Bona fide charter, that is for a period of less than three months to same person - To individuals or companies not related parties with owner - No use for pleasure purposes by the owner, spouse and children In other words in the past only private use by the owner was admitted in specific circumstances such as sailing for maintenance, guardinage or repair works purposes and sea trials, or deliveries in order to bring the vessel to a new

marina to pick up charter guests. In these cases could the owner sail his own charter vessel without triggering the Mat Tax. Now after this DGMM Resolution this “exclusively” affection to charter activity has been softened by the Maritime Authorities and the sporadic use by the owner should be permitted.

However there still grey areas such as the extension and exact meaning of the words “exclusively” and “sporadic” - and its obvious contradiction. We will need to wait and see how this Resolution – bearing in mind that it is with lower rank than the Law 38/1992 - is accepted and applied by the Tax Authorities.

Then, from the tax point of view challenging the exclusive commercial use means removing the matriculation tax exemption and the

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SAVE THE MED RETURNS TO SCHOOL AFTER EXCITING TIMES AT SEA!

With summer coming to an end, Save The Med’s education team are getting ready to go back to school!

To date more than 7000 students from all over Majorca have participated in Save The Med’s “Dos Manos School Programme” during which they learn about marine ecosystems and plastic pollution, conduct beach clean up surveys and come up with solutions to reduce the use of single use plastic.

Together, the participating students have removed, categorised and counted more than 250.000 plastic objects from beaches all around the island as part of a citizen science activity included in the programme.

Meanwhile, hundreds of students from the Balearic Islands have gone even further, participating in Save The Med’s Changemakers Project by developing their own ideas, projects and campaigns to reduce the use of single use plastic in their homes, schools and communities.

While initially the Changemakers Project was only available for students aged 15-18, this school year, younger students aged 8-14 will be able to join the movement too, though an adapted version of the project called Changemakers Junior, which will be open to participation for all students in Mallorca.

Each year, the teams behind the most impactful projects join Save The Med onboard our research expeditions, during which they helped the crew to monitor spectacular marine life such as dolphins, whales, devil rays, turtles and more, learned about marine protected areas and help remove plastic pollution at sea.

Learn more about each of the projects below and help us spread the word so that we can reach even more young ocean lovers!

This summer, two teams joined a week long expedition onboard the beautiful sailboat Rafael Verdera, the oldest active vessel in the Spanish fleet, which was launched all the way back in 1841 and has a remarkable history! Together with the amazing crew and Save The Med educators, the students practiced boat handling skills, sampled microplastics, conducted surveys of marine fauna, participated in presentations on marine related topics ranging from identification of sea birds and marine species to underwater photography and marine regeneration. Other teams explored coastal marine protected areas onboard the solar powered boat Stenella and Save The Med’s research vessel Ondine and got a joyful visit from a family of dolphins!

The Dos Manos Project: Together with Save The Med’s educators students learn about plastic pollution and our throwaway culture as well as its effect on the marine environment and our health.

They conduct an excursion to the beach that includes clean up and citizen science survey.

We talk about solutions to the problem and brainstorm what we can all do to reduce our use of single use plastic. The collected data is used in Save The Med's work to reduce plastic production and waste generation.

The Changemakers Project: This is a project which will launch 1st of October and which the participating teams carry out independently, with the possibility of receiving an optional virtual introductory session for the whole class about the project

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and key guidelines for participation, as well as email support from Save The Med as needed.

To participate, students aged 15-18 (must turn 15 by 31/12 2022) will form teams of 4 classmates and will work over the course of several months to develop and implement of their own projects and / or campaigns to reduce the use of single-use plastic (including plastics called bioplastics and biodegradable plastics), always following the 3 R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse.

Students will plan and document their work, measure the results and submit their project to Save The Med via email before the deadline.

Through their work, participants help ignite a positive wave of change in their communities.

All teams will receive a diploma. The five projects with the greatest impact will be selected. Two of the teams will be invited for a week-long scientific expedition at sea with Save The Med and three teams will join oneday excursion during which they will help monitor marine ecosystems and pollution at sea. In addition, the classes of the five teams will be able to use an endowment of 500 euros to invest in an environmental activity, excursion or project.

The new Changemakers JUNIOR Project: In contrast to the senior students who work in small teams, the Junior students is for students aged 8-14 who will form one big team with

their entire class to work on the development and implementation of their own projects and / or campaigns to reduce the use of single-use plastic (including plastics called bioplastics and biodegradable plastics), following the 3 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse.

As in the original project, students will plan and document their work, measure the results and submit their project to Save The Med via email before the final date. Due to age restrictions students will not be eligible for expeditions at sea, however all Junior classes will receive a diploma and the most impactful projects will be selected. Their teams will be provided

an opportunity to learn what it is like to work as a scientist at sea and to participate in a mini-documentary with the Save The Med’s multimedia team.

At the end of the school year, all teams, of all ages, will be invited to a fun community event where they will have a chance to present their projects, get to know other Changemakers, become inspired and inspire each other!

Visit savethemed.org for more information and feel free to contact edu@savethemed.org with any questions you might have about our education programme!

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OUT AND ABOUT IN MALLORCA Anna Plit: making magical bouquets using fruit, vegetables, chocolates etc.

Every so often I come across something so interesting and unique that it makes me think “wish I thought of that”! As someone who loves giving (and even more receiving) chocolates and flowers, one such moment was when I came across Bunny Bouquets.

You have to see these works of art to believe them! They include fresh flowers, seasonal fruits or vegetables, chocolates and macaroons, all bound together by cool green leaves and stylish wrapping papers or boxes. If there was ever a perfect gift for any occasion, this was it!

Anna Plit, the lovely lady behind the brand, is Russian from Moscow. She studied art and then moved to Miami, where she ran a small clothing design company, before finally settling in Mallorca. Here she started working with a well-known florist from London, mostly on high end weddings, and learnt all there was to learn about floristry.

Ana loved her work, but was sad about all the beautiful flowers becoming useless the next day. So, she started picking up those that haven't wilted much and creating new bouquets. She donated them to old people's homes and hospitals, spreading a bit more joy for a bit longer.

She decided that she wanted to do something more sustainable, so she started experimenting with adding fruits, chocolates, macaroons and vegetables to her bouquets, using seasonal produce and putting it in Mallorquin baskets. That´s when the Bunny Bouquet brand was born. Everything that Anna does is made to order; there are no pre-set, pre-made items. You can order anything from a small personal bouquet to huge installations for

100+ people events with just a couple of days’ notice.

Parallel to the bouquet design, Anna also continues with her art work. She recently decorated Fera restaurant with preserved flowers and moss and the end results look stunning!

FB: Bunny Bouquet IG: @bunny_bouquet (+34) 647 157 087

up with this great idea of organising picnics for other people. She creates beautiful spreads, provides all the glasses, plates, decorations etc. as well as food and drinks.

Currently there are two picnic locations, one in the north and one in the south of the island, there are original and deluxe options, and each picnic lasts for two hours (longer is possible upon request). She also offers additional extras, such as donut wall, Polaroid camera, live music, mandala games and much more.

Picnic Vibes: stunning pop-up settings for your special events Since I can remember, I have always loved picnics with friends. Who does not like getting together and sharing food and drink on a beach or in a forest? Although, to be fair, it can turn chaotic too – with questions like who brings what, clearing up afterwards etc. Well, Victoria of Picnic Vibes Mallorca

has taken this lovely concept and developed it into a really special treat, where she organises everything and people just turn up and enjoy!

Victoria is a trained pastry chef, originally from Hungary and now based in Sa Pobla.

As she became a mum, she started looking for work that she could fit around looking after her daughter. In April 2021 she came

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Picnic Vibes events can be very intimate, for two people, or a bit busier and livelier, for up to ten people. These numbers might increase in the future, depending on the COVID related restrictions. The events might include proposals, birthday parties, hen parties or simply a group of friends enjoying each other’s´ company and making memories together. Victoria caters for various dietary or religious requirements as well and can also bring the “picnic party” you chose to your boat. As busy as she is with her current project, Victoria is already developing another idea: cinema nights under the stars, using mobile projectors, providing popcorn etc. So, watch this space! www.picnicvibesmallorca.com IG: @picnicvibesmallorca (+34) 656 661 611

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La Palmesana: stylish jewellery inspired by the island, its lifestyle and its people I spotted La Palmesana jewellery at Rata Market artisan fair last year. I was intrigued by the cool flyers (a traditional local woman wearing Ray Bans) and innovative packaging (mini ensaimada boxes) as much as with the simple, yet super stylish jewellery. A few weeks ago, I met Marga at a café in central Palma to learn more about her work. We ended up chatting for ages about jewellery, language, culture and local history. Marga turned out to be incredibly interesting and a right fountain of local knowledge. No wonder then that she came up with such a brilliant and unique idea as La Palmesana brand!

Marga has an interesting, creative background. She studied jewellery making during the 2008 crisis here in Mallorca and then trained with famous jewellers in Madrid and Palma, including Fashion Jewellery brand in Madrid. She was doing very well in her new career, but she felt homesick, so she moved back to Mallorca.

She started working for a jewellery shop in central Palma and began observing tourists and their buying preferences. She noticed that people were either buying pearls (a typical gift from Mallorca) or some vaguely arty mementos, mostly made abroad.

So, she came up with her first design, the Skyline: a stylish necklace with a pendent that depicts the Cathedral, Almudaina, St. Eulaila and a few other significant city spots. As she started selling it in several places around Palma, she realised that the customers were not only tourists, but more so the people from Mallorca, who were either moving abroad or gifting these pieces to the loved ones, to take a piece of

Mallorca with them. Several other designed followed, notably a shape of Mallorca with a heart, and each new series has been a sell-out. Marga has found her niche and her passion for the island shines through every piece she makes! www.lapalmesana.com IG: @lapalmesanadesigns (+34) 637 113 986

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THE VUELTA A MENORCA

Friday 29th - Sunday 31th October In October 2001, Arturo first launched a cycle-tourist event that was intended to cover Menorca over three days, following the example of other similar events in which he had taken part. Inspired by the one held in Catalonia and he felt he could create something spectacular and a bit different in Menorca. His love of cycling from a young age, his creativity and his amateur cycling days led him to set up the event. Menorca's British past, Arturo’s network within the world of professional cycling and his grasp of the English language has hugely influenced the feel of the event. I have been to Menorca many times. The first when I was just 12 years old… it is a fantastic island. It is honest, true and unspoilt. Arturo’s event is by far the best way to see Menorca on a bike…

The three-day Tour of Menorca is a fantastic cycling sportive that promises great riding, great food and stunning scenery. The 20th edition kicks off on Friday 29th October and is centred around the square in Mahon.

Each day features a different route, out and back from the base, in the island’s capital.

As you would expect, the event features mechanical and medical back-up, well stocked feed stations and a broom wagon, to sweep

you up, if it all gets too much. There are rolling road closures, with the entire field cycling together along the Menorcan countryside.

People often use the word unique out of context.

However, when describing the Vuelta a Menorca you would be correct in saying that it is unique in its format and the hospitality of the organiser Arturo Sintes.

Arturo’s personality and friendly character results a wonderful jovial feel to the event – far removed from mass participation cycling sportives! Despite some challenging distances, across the undulating landscape, there is the constant buzz of people chatting, laughing & posing questions to the professional riders.

Post ride beverages flow and riders recount their story of the day.

Arturo, previously the President of the Cycling Federation for the Baleares, invites a number of current and past professional cyclist to the event - Albert Torres (from Movistar) & Mavi Garcia (Alé BTC Ljubljana) are among the current riders that have been invited….

From year to year, the format varies slightly.

Friday’s short ride is a little loosener and then there are two longer rides on the Saturday & Sunday. In previous years, on the Friday, we have enjoyed a short 30-35km spin, touring the southern tip of the island, stopping for a

Come join us for a cycling experience that´s not to be missed.

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tipple at Binifadet, a family owned vineyard on the edge of Sant Lluis - www.binifadet.com...

This is now a must stop for the Marsh family, every time we visit Menorca! This year the route takes you to the stunning location on the cliffs overlooking the sea in Cala’n Porter www. covadenxoroi.com.

On Saturday it’s 100km, which includes one short, but steep, timed hill climb. The route takes in Alaior in the centre of the island, before heading to Ferreries, Es Mercadal, Es Migjorn and back to Es Mercadal for a snack lunch. The post lunch ride takes the group to Fornells a pretty fishing village on the north of the island, before a 20km blast back to Mahon.

In 2015 it was a 1.5km (10%) climb and lunch at Our container inside STP is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 0930-1030 to receive donations of food, toiletries, bedding, toys, cleaning materials etc.

Alternatively please donate: Bankia: IBAN ES81 2038 3480 5160 0019 8061 All proceeds will be used to buy food for the homeless and hungry

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Arturo’s bicycle museum in Es Mercadal, in the centre of the island.

Sunday is the most challenging day. Although the route is only 60km in length, it takes in the highest point on the island… Monte Toro (358m above sea level); the three kilometre climb, averaging more than eight per cent and seems to go on and on! There are prizes for first three male and female riders to the top and any local professionals who ride the sportive are not allowed to compete for this prize - but are more than happy to tow anyone to the top.

The event is concluded with a somewhat entertaining sit down lunch and prize giving.

Very few riders escape a mention or a prize - everyone being called up on stage at some point or another. The British contingent were made to feel very welcome and singled out for praise & friendly banter. Historically, there are approximately 300 riders of which around about 100 are British! The rest of the riders are made up of clubs and individuals from Menorca and Mallorca, with many riders taking the ferry between Mallorca and Menorca just for the event.

The entry for all three days costs just €70 (60€ for those with a Federation license) and can be made on www.menorcacicloturista.

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com - entries must be completed before 27th October…. to make life easier I would definitely recommend staying near Mahon.

Itinerary Friday 18th October – 3:45pm • 30km - The ride departs the Ferial PoimaMaó Exhibition on the edge of Mahon • The route heads out to Cala’n Porter and visits the restaurant in the cave • At 7:30pm there is a welcome presentation with some wine and nibbles.

Saturday 19th October – 9am • 100km - The ride departs from the square in the centre of Mahon at 9am and returns at about 1.30pm.

• The route takes in Alaior in the centre of the island & Fornells on the northern coast.

Sunday 20th October – 8:45am • 60km - The ride departs the square at 8:45am and returns at 12:30pm.

• The route includes the 3km ascent of Monte Toro.

• Farewell lunch, with the presentation of trophies, at the Recinto Ferial Poima–Maó at 13.30

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COFFEES AND CAKES

Mistral: Making Mallorca famous for its coffee, as well as its beaches!

Mistral Coffee House opened a couple of months ago (in July 2021) in a former jewellery shop in a centrally located Plaça de Weyler in Palma. However, Mistral has been a wellknown name on the local specialty coffee scene for a while, as their roastery has been around since 2017. As I have already tried their coffee at several cafes around Palma and loved it, I was really looking forward to meeting one of the owners and chatting to her.

The people behind both ventures are business partners and friends Agata Mikulska and Greg Schuler. Agata is from Poland, a trained physiotherapist and a former bar owner, living in Majorca for the past ten years. Greg was a sailor, in and out of Mallorca for many years.

He spent part of his life in Kenya and has always been passionate about good coffee.

When they opened the roastery, four and a half years ago, they were the first in Palma. At that time specialty coffee was just becoming “a thing” in Palma, but everyone was sourcing their beans from the mainland or from abroad.

Mallorca has been known for its beaches, but Agata and Greg wanted to make it famous for the coffee too.

As I was chatting to Agata, her passion for coffee was shining through. She told me: “Once you have a cup of specialty coffee you cannot go back to the commercial coffee; you feel, taste and smell the difference.” Sipping my favourite, a “cortado”, even as an amateur, I had to agree that this was indeed a great cup of coffee, incomparably better than the commercial stuff!

Agata tells me that their beans come from South America, Africa and Central America. She and Greg select coffees from the best parts of

the world. Some of their preferred varieties are on offer all the time, while a certain amount of specialty coffees are only around for a season or two. They sometimes work directly with farms and sometimes with the cooperatives and they cherish their relationships with the coffee community. The owner of the farm where they got their first coffee beans from – Brazilian – even came to visit the roastery a few years ago! While all of their coffees are organic, some smaller farms or coops don’t have the financial means to get certified, so only some carry the organic label. However, with the specialty coffee the buyers and the consumers always know where the coffee is coming from, the industry is very transparent.

As Mistral is primarily about coffee, I ask Agata what are some of the coffees she and her team would recommend. She says that they always ask customers how they drink their coffee and how they prepare it. Answers to these questions

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determine the recommendations. Agata’s and Greg’s preferences revolve around natural African coffees with earthy, very fruity tastes.

She tells me that her choice also depends on the time of the day - in the morning she prefers and recommends stronger coffees and in the afternoons something lighter. She comments that there is a bit of a “milky” coffee culture here in Spain, so people often ask for a “cafe con leche” or a “cortado”, but at Mistral there are also filter coffee, cold brew and various ices options on offer.

In terms of food, they serve breakfast/ brunch and lunch. The focus here is on a very good coffee and the food is seen as “a nice complement”. They usually have a selection of toasts each day and then a special toast of the week as well as some seasonal offers, such as “mascarpone and forest fruit” or “cream cheese, melon and Serrano ham”. They have interesting plans to expand the menu with

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time, so watch this space! Agata tells me that halloumi toast is their best seller and I make a mental note to try it next time. They use seasonal fruit to make fruit juices. As in most places in Spain, orange juice is always on the menu, but they also offer watermelon juice during summer months – something that I have not tried or seen anywhere else.

cool vibe, so I am definitely adding it onto my growing list of “favourites”!

When it comes to my favourite subject - sweet treats – Mistral has a small but very appetising selection. It includes banana bread (which they currently serve with juicy, locally-sourced figs), croissants, cinnamon rolls, cookies and at least one vegan option per day. Today there was a raspberry and orange cake which both Sandra and I concluded was delicious. They work with different pastry chefs, freelancers, while some cakes are made by the staff as well.

Photos: Sandra Puric sandra.puric@gmx.de IG: @sandra_puric_photography

All in all, this is a great café with excellent coffee, a stylish, high quality interior, and a

Sandra Puric

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Mistral Coffee Roasters C/ del Banc 4, Palma, 07001 AND Mistral Coffee House Plaça de Weyler 2A, Palma, 07001 (+34) 634 363 806 IG: @mistralcoffee Open: 9.30-18 Mon-Fri, 9.30-15 Sat

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A superb Sweet Monastrell wine

Bodega Francisco Gomez Serrata wine

Some years ago we were invited to Alicante to visit some family friends, in a small town called Salinas. We thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality and immersed ourselves, for a short period of time, in their way of life. We quickly discovered that everything revolved around food and drink, which started with a hearty breakfast, washed down with plenty of strong coffee. Then, just when you thought you were done clearing and cleaning the breakfast dishes, the family started preparing the fire for an appetizer that consisted of sausages cooked over the fire, accompanied by some local cheese and wine. By the time you had politely consumed these offerings, it wasn’t even 11:30am and lunch was already underway.

And you still had to find room for a heavy dinner later on! We felt like we had to keep up with them, but it was practically impossible.

Needless to say we both left Alicante 2 kg heavier as a result of our four day stay.

Wine was one thing that was always placed on the table, whether you wanted it or not. The fields surrounding the little town of Salinas are replete with vines, and everywhere you look there are also olive trees and almond trees. It came as a bit of a surprise to us that there were so many healthy looking vines sprouting through the dry, limestone soil.

And they weren’t just vines for wine making, but also for table grapes, and for drying out so that they could eventually be packaged up as sultanas.

The history behind wines from Alicante dates back as far as the Phoenician period (1500 –

Size perspective of some of the Fondillón barrels

Francisco Gomez Fondillón

Monovar Fondillón

A fabulous Moscatell

our various tours. The dominant grape variety here is Monastrell, also called Mouvedre in France. If you love Provencal pale rosé wines you would have, without a doubt, tasted this grape in the mix.

300BC), when traders began to visit this eastern region of Spain and most likely brought vines with them. Of course the Romans were happy to grow vines here too, and there are records that indicate Arabs were also keen on the quality of the wines from this region. But the most complete records related to winemaking in Alicante date back to the 15th century.

During our short visit to Alicante we toured some of the wineries. There are wineries of all manner of sizes here. One particular winery uses a hand press and processes all of their wines manually (https://www.fincacollado. com/). And another winery wouldn’t be out of place in a scene from the 80’s series ‘Falcon Crest’, as it comes complete with its own helipad, a temperature controlled underground tasting club, and gold leaf wines (https://www.bodegasfranciscogomez.es/).

These are just two extremes but there really is something for every taste here.

Despite the unnecessary display of wealth at a couple of the wineries, we did find some amazing and ‘pocket friendly’ wines during

Alicante is well known for its hearty red wines, but you can also find some decent rosés and a number of surprising whites. The queen of white varieties is the Moscatell grape, but this grape is not just used for sweet wines. Don’t turn your nose up at a wine labelled with Moscatell as they can be a real treat when paired with a lovely plate of seafood.

However, going back to red wines, the style here is dictated by the soil and the very hot conditions that can be found in this Mediterranean coastal area. The mild winters and very hot summers give the red grapes an intense colour, a high sugar level (and therefore alcohol) and strong tannins, so the reds here tend to have lots of ripe fruit flavours, a full body, and a rich red colour. A lot of international varieties are allowed to be grown here too, adding complexity to the mix. For instance, the Petit Verdot has adapted really well here and produces some great single varietal and blended wines. Another grape that shouldn’t be overlooked is the Garnacha Tintorera, also known as Alicante Bouschet. This is one of the few grapes with red pulp. Wines that use this grape are rich in colour, with a balanced acidity, and a degree of finesse and elegance.

Our real surprise of the trip was when we were introduced to Fondillón. The Alicantinos

Making gachamigas in Alicante, a hearty dinner

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call it their hidden treasure! It is a complex type of wine with a lot of regulations and a difficult aging process, but the end result is outstanding, to say the least. Essentially, they have to use Monastrell grapes from bush vines that are late harvested and dehydrated. Aging occurs in oak barrels for a minimum of 10 years, and there must be an oxidative process within the barrel, meaning, some air must be let in to add oxidation to the wine, therefore changing and intensifying the flavour. Only 10 wineries are currently allowed to produce this type of wine. They need a special permit and a specific certification from the D.O. in order to produce this very special creation.

Bodegas Monovar is one of the wineries that is allowed to produce Fondillón. Not only do they produce Fondillón in one of the most

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Casa Cesilia in Alicante, one of the Bodegas we work with

amazing rooms we have ever seen, (containing oak barrels that are the size of your bedroom), but they also collect the Fondillón barrels from wineries that have since disappeared or that can't look after the product anymore. We were privileged enough to taste a Fondillón as old as 1944, and we saw some that were even older.

The Fondillón we tasted was like raisin syrup with hints of toffee and dry fig, all coated in a delicious oak after taste. While tasting the wine some of the drops fell onto my hand. The smell of this particular 1944 Fondillón followed me around for the rest of the day. If I had to define this treasure from Alicante in just a few words, I would say it is a hybrid between a Port and an Oloroso Sherry. It has a sweetness to it that pairs brilliantly with chocolate desserts and even blue cheese.

If you take a chance to taste some Alicante wines, you will be treated to some bold punchy reds, light easy whites and an unsung hero of our era. So, give them a try and allow yourself to be ‘blown away’ by the diversity on offer. ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Bringing wine to you - quality wines from lesser known bodegas and interesting wine makers. www.wineindustry.es Ivan Gonzalez Gainza _ (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield _ (+34) 638 60 19 43

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Golden Line GS850 2017 79,950.00 EUR Lying N Mallorca

• Boat REF# · 257531 • Length · 8.50m

• Year · 2017 • Construction · GRP

• Underwater profile · Planing • Engine · 1 x gasoline 300hp, Mercury Verado (2017)

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