The Islander Magazine - September 2021 by Jens Oomes

Captains of Ships Justin Christou Adventure Through Paradise Storylines – Luxury Lifestyle on the Water Caroline Navarro Art & Yachting Harmony I – Charter Yacht of the Month

Skorpios By Ingrid Abery www.ingridabery.com

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islanders, By the time you read this issue, I sincerely hope that the temperatures have subsided somewhat from the horrendous heat we are currently suffering in August. The regatta season is well underway, with decent attendances in most cases, now that the travel situation around the world is easing off, allowing crew from different nations to sail with their team mates again for the first time since 2019 in most cases. The recent Copa del Rey in Palma saw some champagne sailing conditions, and the 105 yachts enjoyed a great week’s racing, King Felipe amongst them, sailing the TP 52 Aifos. As I write this piece, the annual Club de Mar Classic Regatta will be getting underway, again in Palma, with some beautiful yachts on display. Many of the regulars on the circuit will be sailing, Marigan, Gryff Rhys Jones’ Argyll, and our favourite “Islander”!!! Later in the month, the TP 52’s will be in Puerto Portals, their spiritual home, to compete for the World Championship, where a superb fleet of around 17 is expected to compete on the Bay of Palma. A full report and photo gallery will be included in next month’s issue. The European Boat Show season is also now upon us, with the Cannes Yachting Festival kicking off the action, and Southampton also back on track after last years debacle when it was cancelled on the eve of the opening, resulting in exhibitors losing small fortunes. Later in the month sees the Monaco Yacht Show return to the calendar, a welcome sight for many Superyacht businesses. It will be interesting to see how it pans out, and what the attendance will be, with travel still being viewed as an unnecessary risk by many people. Also the organisers decision to increase the day ticket price to 500 eu won’t help encourage the uncommitted to attend. This decision has been made to encourage the potential “buyers” the time and space to attend the show, without being hindered by the great unwashed!! Time will tell if this is a good move or not. There are also a number of businesses who have attended many Monaco Yacht Shows over the years who have decided not to take space this year due to the immense costs and somewhat draconian approach of the organisers as to what you can have on your stand’s display. Some of these companies have taken space outside the show, renting a restaurant for an event, which is arguably equally effective at a fraction of the price. Let’s see what the outcome is!!! Fair Winds.

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FEATURE: CAPTAINS OF SHIPS – JUSTIN CHRISTOU

Brenda, Dylan and Justin with Dragonera behind

CAPTAINS OF SHIPS JUSTIN CHRISTOU Justin was born in Banff in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, about as far removed from a seafaring location you can get. His parents separated when he was five, so Justin, his siblings, and his mother, moved even further from the ocean, to Calgary. So how on earth

Baby Justin

did he end up captaining the world’s largest sailing yacht? “Perhaps my adventurous spirit, my ability to pack and go at a moment’s notice, comes from my father’s father,” says Justin. “He was born

in Canada in 1915, but spent his childhood with family in Greece. Then, in 1927, it was decided that it was best for 12-year-old George Christou to return to his birthplace. A nametag was sewed on his jacket and, a trip across the Med, jaunt through France, a Transatlantic and

Justin boating with his siblings

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a train ride across the entirety of Canada later, he was with his uncle in Alberta. But there’s more. Mum loves all this ancestry stuff and, in addition to her Irish side of the family being among the first settlers of the ‘wild west’, has traced a connection all the way back to the Mayflower in the 1600s. She also came across a family member’s job application to become a ship’s master, dated 1885. He was a well-respected captain with vast worldwide experience, applying to travel up and down the west coast of North America on a timber trading schooner. Perhaps I have some of his blood running through my veins too. “After the split, Dad settled in Kelowna, British Columbia. From about 14, he organised dinghy sailing lessons in the summer - my first taste of life on the water. Back in Calgary, Mum allowed us plenty of freedom. She kicked us out first thing and ordered us not to come home until the street lights came on. We played on railroad tracks, fell out of trees and stepped on rusty nails - but we all survived. On reflection, if I allowed my son to do all this in today’s world, I’d probably be in a spot of trouble. “Decades later, I witnessed some of this responsibly-negligent parenting in Mallorca. It was late autumn, a beautiful day, and my wife Brenda and I were walking along Playa de Palma. Kids were messing about on the beach, while the parents drank cañas across the street - just half an eye on their wellbeing. I thought, ‘This is where I want to raise my kids’. We bought a house in Palma in 2012, and have not once regretted it. “I did well at school - above average - but without studying. This technique worked perfectly well in primary and secondary but, when it came to further education, it was apparent I didn’t have the studying skills to truly succeed. After graduating from high school, I took a year out before Uni and started bartending. This is a well-paid and wellrespected job in Canada, and the more I did it the less desirable a white-collared job seemed. I did not know what I wanted to do, but sitting behind a desk was not it.

Justin and Dylan on his first birthday

wrong way to learn the skills. I never sailed for money, always on a voluntary basis, and not once dreamed it could be a career. “Vancouver Indy weekend 1995, a chap called J P English was sat at my bar. He was first mate on 40-metre sailing yacht Sariyah and invited the bar staff out the next day for a day sail - it was definitely a thinly veiled attempt to hit on the waitresses. As it turned out, all the girls backed out, so I was the only one who showed up for a proposed friendly duel against J-Class Endeavour. The race never happened, but I made a good friend in J P and we still keep in touch today. “Afterwards, I never gave it a second thought. I certainly didn’t equate the experience I’d

had with a possible career. And then, in 1997, 53-metre Feadship Royal Pacific was in Vancouver. The crew would drink in the bar and I ended up doing some day work. In April, day work became deck hand and the start of my professional yachting career - my nights as a bartender were over. “Royal Pacific was a cool boat. It was enormous and I loved it. We spent summer in Vancouver and winter in Baja California, Mexico. But, barely had I progressed from deck hand to second engineer than the owner came upon hard times and lost his fortune. Shortly after, he passed away. So, in September 1998, I jumped across to 50-metre Amels Tigre D’Or, which had the accolade of being the first yacht to be built from the ‘keel up’ to the MCA Large

“In 1994, when I was 21, I relocated my bartending career from Calgary to Vancouver. By day, I’d lend a hand day working on a Feadship owned by a local businessman, at weekends I’d be around-the-buoy or regatta racing a 41-foot cruiser-racer called Maestro, and by night I would be back at work slinging cocktails. “By the time I was 24, things stepped up a gear with plenty of offshore racing. We did the Vic-Maui, starting off in Victoria, British Columbia, and finishing near Lahaina, Maui - a distance of approximately 2,308 nautical miles. We won our class. And then there was LA to Puerto Vallarta - well over 1,000 nautical miles. I was young, keen, and often did it the wrong way. I would jump on a heavy mini-maxi for the downwind race, and then catch a ride delivering a light hi-tech boat upwind, taking 40 knots on the nose and getting smashed. It was neither glamorous nor flash, but if it was all beautiful downwind sailing you wouldn’t learn so fast. Sometimes you need to go the

Brenda, Dylan and Justin in Mallorca

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cruiser, flush deck, plumb bow. I was at Abeking & Rasmussen for the last three months of her build, then instructed to deliver her to the South Pacific, via Antigua and Panama, where the owner’s family and security team were going to take over as crew. “Contract finished, I flew to Newport Rhode Island and became engineer on 37-metre classic 1930s motorsailer Atlantide, owned by my second superstar owner - venture capitalist Tom Perkins. Atlantide was a real gentleman’s yacht, all clear varnish and gold leaf with an Art Deco interior - simply stunning. She acted as mothership to Tom’s 1915 classic Herreshoff 42-metre Mariette, and tender to 88-metre Perini Navi Maltese Falcon that would launch in 2006.

Yacht Code. The boat was great, but it was not for me.

coast US, and Europe. I left the week before the Twin Towers’ attack.

“Winter 2002/3, Atlantide and Mariette were laid up in Antibes while attention turned to the in-build Maltese Falcon. Both captains were quietly let go and we engineers drafted in as deputies. In effect, I had been ‘promoted’ to captain. I was sceptical, I never wanted to be a captain, and rightly felt that there was far more job security in engineering. While the engineer on Mariette was proudly professing, ‘I’m captain!’, I was careful to say I was, ‘looking after Atlantide’. I gently grew into the role and gradually came to accept it.

“Less than a year later, I went to work for Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jim Clark on his 47-metre Royal Huisman Hyperion. I hit the jackpot, not only was Jim a total superstar to work for, but the sailing yacht was also the largest and most advanced in the world. We sailed the South Pacific, went to the America’s Cup in Auckland, did the Galapagos, Tahiti, the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Fiji, Tonga, the Caribbean, east

“The time was right to get away from it all. I bought a Yamaha TDM 850 in St Tropez and cruised all around Europe, including Gibraltar, mainland Spain and the island of Mallorca. I had a blast. Three months later, I sold the motorbike back to the dealer - it was cheaper than renting. Appetite for adventure satiated, I joined 40-metre Bill Tripp-designed Alithia as first mate. She was a really sexy offshore

“That winter, I hosted a Christmas barbecue for ‘orphaned’ yacht crew and was introduced to fellow Canadian Brenda. We became friends. Six years later, in summer 2008, Atlantide was scheduled for a trip to Alaska, but it got cancelled. Instead, we cruised Desolation Sound and enjoyed some downtime while moored in Vancouver. Coincidentally, Brenda happened to be in town taking some courses.

On Black Pearl with rigger Ben

A family member’s job application to become a ship’s master, dated 1885

Justin and Dylan at Sa Foradada

We literally bumped in to each other on the Stanley Park Seawall and the rest is history. It was a whirlwind romance and I loved every second. A few months later, she joined me on Atlantide in San Francisco as chef and we got married in 2016. “For 12 happy years I travelled the world on Atlantide. From the Black Sea Russia to the Mediterranean, Northern Norway to the east and west coasts of Canada, the Caribbean and Central America - we turned heads wherever we went. There was plenty of time between trips to smarten her up, keep her pristine, and we always chose a port with good facilities so we could jump off, keep active and healthy, and enjoy life. “I have a vivid memory of cruising up a little freshwater creek in the Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton Island, and getting attached to the muddy bank with one of the stabilisers. I pulled it off and got back into deeper water, before jumping in to check the hull. When I first joined Atlantide, I asked Tom for some advice. He said the best advice he could give was to not go aground while he was onboard. Well, I just did. And his response? Tom clapped me on the back, chuckled, and said, ‘well that’s what happens when you voyage to the ends of the earth’. Previously, Tom’s 43-metre ketch Andromeda La Dea ran aground in Alaska. A nine-metre tide left her stuck on a gravel bank and eight long hours passed before the water returned and she floated free. I guess a brush with a muddy Nova Scotian bank wasn’t so bad.

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Dylan was ring bearer at his parents' wedding

“As Tom got older, various yachts in his fleet were sold, including Atlantide, and he passed away in 2016 - a sad day. Tom was a real gentleman, a fun adventurous character, and I counted him as a true friend. As an aside, Jim Clark bought Atlantide at the back end of 2020. She’s now at Royal Huisman for a complete restoration. I’m happy she’s in safe hands.

“In June 2013, I became captain on 71-metre Lürssen Skat, two months after our son Dylan was born. It was a dual-season boat and we moved a lot, from the east coast of the US to Nordkapp, Norway. Skat could cover distances very quickly, so we’d also sneak in half-season trips to New York, or Sweden, The Bahamas. I was working for a warm, gentle,

Brenda, Dylan and Justin in the Pyrenees

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family-orientated owner and, like Tom and Jim before, these guys may eat from the finest place settings money can buy, but they don’t talk business, they talk about boats, the day’s sailing, their families and friends. Clearly, their most valued asset is time, and time onboard their boats is the most rewarding. “And then, in 2018, the world’s largest and perhaps most environmentally-friendly sailing yacht in the world hit the water - 107-metre Oceanco Black Pearl. Her launch captain, Chris Gartner, invited me to join him on a rotational position - the answer was a resounding yes.

Around-the-buoy racing on Maestro in Vancouver

Atlantide in Lysefjorden Norway

“Black Pearl is often compared to Maltese Falcon - a yacht I sailed and raced in numerous regattas - but she’s two-and-half-times the volume and so much more advanced. Both feature the same DynaRig technology but, while the Maltese Falcon’s hull was not designed for the rigs, Black Pearl’s absolutely was. She is more powerful and more manoeuvrable. We’ve got her to 24 knots so far, but Dykstra Naval Architects reckon she’s capable of 30 - we’ll have fun trying. Her 2,900 square metres of sails can be set in seven minutes at the touch of a button, no booms flying across, no sheets taking off, and no crew getting their heads bumped. And, because she’s optimal in all wind strengths, we hardly ever use the engines. The boss never gave us strict timeframes, just told us to sail and arrive when we arrive. “I often have to pinch myself to realise how lucky I am to be at the helm of this unbeatable yacht - and I want to stay there. In the short term, I’d be keen to race in next year’s St Barths Bucket. We can’t get in there and mix it up with the rest of them - it’s impossible for a 350-footer to get in to a tacking duel with a smaller boat - but we can sail her hard and fast, while keeping a safe distance from the main fleet. In the long term, I’d love to sail Black Pearl around the world, and be part of the team that perfects fossil-free crossings for the future of the superyacht industry. Black Pearl’s hybrid propulsion system harvests kinetic energy under sail, which is then stored in lithium ion batteries and put to good use powering the house load. We can shut down all diesel-powered generators and run fossilfree. Black Pearl can literally cross the Atlantic without using a drop of fuel - it’s got to be the way forward. “But, change is on the horizon. In June this year, Black Pearl’s beloved owner passed away. It was very abrupt and unexpected and we are all devastated. He was such a nice, kind and generous man, almost a father figure, and he’ll be sorely missed. It remains to be seen how this will affect my future, but all will become clear as the days progress. The most important thing we have all learned in the past year-anda-half is that it is the people in our lives who matter the most. I am looking forward to whatever life has in store for us, so long as I am doing it with Brenda and Dylan by my side.” ______________________________________ Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

Maltese Falcon and Atlantide

FEATURE: ADVENTURE THROUGH PARADISE

The labyrinth of atolls and small water ways to explore in West Waigeo

ADVENTURE THROUGH PARADISE An amazing voyage lay ahead, through Raja Ampat, situated off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on Papua, the most eastern island of the Indonesian Archipelago and is comprised of over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding four main islands. The name Raja Ampat, meaning ‘The Four Kings’, is believed to have been derived from a legend of when a woman found seven eggs and the four that hatched became the kings of the main islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool in the Raja Ampat archipelago. The remaining three eggs became a woman, a ghost and a stone. Excited to begin this amazing adventure I was looking forward to starting our voyage on the beautiful luxury yacht M.Y. Latitude in Manado, a quaint city on the northern tip of Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.

Captain Jimmy Blee in Indonesia

The 48 meter M/Y Latitude was fueled, provisioned and ready to go as I flew into Manado with the Owner and his family on the direct Silk Air flight from Singapore. The other arrival option is charter or the use of a private plane, a more convenient and comfortable way to arrive.

Captain Edward and Indonesian Guide Arif explained later in the bridge that the trip would take us from northern Sulawasi running in an easterly direction to the island of Halmahera, down its west coast and then across into the island cluster off the western Papua known as the Raja Ampat (Four Kings).

Capt Edward of Latitude met us at the airport in comfortable local vehicles and we were whisked to a tranquil bay where the ship was anchored. Stepping on board any superyacht is always a thrill; this was especially true with Latitude as the crew had the vessel looking immaculate!

It was here we would dive, snorkel and explore some of the most amazing untouched locations in the world. Not that we wanted to think about it, but the trip was scheduled to end in Sorong, the main Port city on the western tip of Papua in 30 days’ time.

As we were served infused ginger, lime and bitters welcome drinks I looked at my son James and his beaming smile reflected my own joy, as I exclaimed, "Looks like we’re in for the trip of our lives!"

No sooner was the trip overview and safety briefing completed when we heard the sound of the anchor being raised and soon the Captain and crew skillfully had the good ship underway to an overnight passage headed to our first island stop, Palau Geruda.

The Manta dive experience in Raja Ampat is second to none in the world

Dampier Straight in Raja Ampat

It was at Palau Geruda that our diving odyssey started. The azure water, the abundant and diverse coral formations and overwhelming marine life were to be harbingers of the diving quality we were to experience for the next 30 days. Despite my first inclination to do so, it would be impossible to describe in detail every dive we experienced. During the trip we dove every day, and without exception there was never one which could be described as a ‘bad dive’. Our Indonesian dive guide, Arif, was unbelievable. His intimate knowledge of dive locations and specific dive profiles once we were at the sites had to be seen to be understood. After departing Palau Geruda we made for Ternate, an island to the west of the much larger Halmhera and Synonymis islands, memorialized by the world-renown naturalist, Alfred Wallace. Wallace lived on Ternate as he penned his thesis on natural selection, centering on the now accepted ‘Wallace Line’, a geographical imaginary line where Asian wildlife ends and where the distinctively different Australia’s wildlife species begins. Wallace's work during this period is credited to help Darwin solidify his Theory of Evolution. We stopped for a guest pickup in Ternate, given its airport handles multiple daily direct flights from Jakarta. Once the new guests were happily on board we were under way again heading south to the Becan group of islands down the west coast of Halmahera. It was at Becan islands we began to get a real understanding of our isolation and a sense of

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A local boat in tranquil bay of Wai We Island Halmahera

the cultural realities of remote Indonesian life. Village life on these islands is simple, logistics and infrastructure are of the people being based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

that he was taken a little aback. "There is only clearance of 3 meters of either side of the boat going through? Is it deep enough?" inquired Ed. "Yes it is", Arif replied confidently.

Here we snorkeled on a reef so pristine it defied belief. Arif went as far to say, "I am sure that we can successfully call ourselves the first nonIndonesian people to be at this location and swim/ snorkel". Not only was the snorkeling amazing but I struggle just to describe the surrounding topography and seascape. We did two dives here and it was difficult to see through one of the schools of yellow fusileers during the second dive.

Before we knew it; tenders in the water and a 46 mts boat was being skillfully guided through a small hole in the limestone isles that lesser captains would have shirked from. With cool and precise instructions to all crew and spotters on the sides and bow of the boat Capt Ed and Arif brought Latitude into a lagoon that can only be described as breathtaking.

That night after dinner, there it was… the familiar clunking of a raising anchor chain. As Captain Edward explained over yet another amazing 5-star meal, "Tonight we sail to Wayag. This is our first island stop in the officially recognized Raja Ampat area, and as you will see this is a signature location with the towering limestone monoliths island clusters seen in all the postcards from Raja Ampat".

We did two wonderful dives, snorkeled with schools of baby black tipped sharks and entertained the editor of Boat International Asia for a spectacular sunset cocktail evening. We then did a sunrise lookout walk that took us almost vertically up one of the pinnacle islands, kayaked through the maze of limestone islands and did a BBQ at a remote beach with crystal clear blue waters and fine white sand. The activities menu at Wayag was incredible.

After a wonderful evening sail, sure enough morning saw us in front of the majestic Wayag. Guide Arif was on the bridge with Capt Ed when I arrived, carefully explaining to Ed how to slide through the smaller islands to find the anchorage tucked right into the middle of the islets clusters.

It was with a tinge of disappointment that after 3 days Arif said over dinner "Well folks, tomorrow is the day we depart this location and our adventure continues". And sure enough when we awoke the ship was under way to Palua Pef, a hidden anchorage to the south of the big island and main island of RA, Waigeo.

Arif said, "If you are feeling brave Capt Ed, we can really treat the guests to an amazing experience and take the boat in there", he said, smiling as he pointed at the point on the chart screen. I could tell from the look on Ed’s face

Once the anchor was down and the guests the tender decked out with snorkeling gear, we were off to another of Arif's secret activity locations. "Be prepared to be blown away", was Arif's only description of the venue.

Magnificent sunrise in Batanta island on way to view Birds of Paradise

Capt Jimmy & kids in Raja Ampat - tender leaving MY Latitude

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good ship to anchor in front of the village of Friwin, situated on the south east of Waigeo. Anchoring here, our high speed tender gave us direct access to the 17 or more dive sites in the Dampier Strait and close proximity to the enthralling Bird of Paradise viewing walk. Arif explained during the passage that the next day’s activity was a two tank dive program. The first morning dive was to the renowned Oceanic Manta site ‘Blue Magic’. The site was an isolated pinnacle dive and caution is needed to dive at the right time of the tides, as both decent and ascent were in blue water, showing no bottom or reef reference in the first 12 metres.

Windless morning in Palau Batanta

After a fast tender ride through a mosaic of small islands Arif pointed to a slither of an entrance between two rainforest covered islands. The tender driver snuck in at low speed over the fringing reef. The visibility in the water was at least 30 metres. As the tender crossed over the reef into the creek waterway a spotted devil ray with a wing span of 1 meter or so cruised under the boat and playfully stayed in our view for a brief time. Once over the reef we were into the creek waterway where the tide was rising and flowing at a speed of 3 knots. "Let’s get our snorkeling gear on", instructed Arif, as some of the lesser water babies said, "What? Why are we getting in here? Is there anything to see?" Arif just smiled and again said, "Trust me and be prepared to be blown away". Dutifully we all geared up and got into the water. And blown away we were. Before we knew it we were being propelled with the current through a rich mixture of white sand bottom, brilliant corals growing on the rock shelves, mangroves housing an incalculable number of fish varieties and rain forest root systems that clearly could sustain being in salt water. The overhead sun filtered through all of these visual elements and with pure clear water made for, yes - a mind blowing experience.

Volcano north of Ternate in Raja Ampat

Was this adventure over? Not on your life. After an hour and a half of this drift snorkel we found ourselves in the centre of another limestone island cluster. Finding a white sandy patch in the middle of what was now an inland creek we got back into the tender. The next hour was spent encapsulated driving through the labyrinth of islands and spotting the dozens of different type of tropical birds living in the lush vegetation of this most deserted part of the world. We would see clusters of birds and turn off the tender engines and drift along while the photographers of the group got their incredible shots. At one point we stopped and launched the drone to get a bird’s eye view of us in the tender running in the narrow passages between these islands.

I personally love these types of dives. Once below the surface Blue Magic showed its magic and for 45 minutes we were treated to at least ten huge manta rays patrolling in and off a coral head feeding station. As my son and I hovered, fixated at this truly majestic spectacle, two of our new found friends seemed equally interested in us and stayed with us for the duration of the whole dive. After the dive in the tender we both were stunned into a long silence trying to comprehend the totally surreal nature of what we had just witnessed. Of the over 3,000 dives I had done this one now ranked in the top three if not the very top dive I had ever done.

Once back on the boat none of us could believe the day we just experienced. We had thought Wayag and all it had to offer was as good as it gets, but in fact the activities of the day had outstripped that.

It is very hard to follow up any dive after our Blue Magic experience but onwards we went that afternoon. This dive was a jetty dive at a place called Yenbuda. In contrast to the very specific Manta dive this dive was a smorgasbord of underwater life. It was impossible to absorb the diversity and colors of the reef system and fish we saw here. The vibrant soft corals, the exquisite stag horn and finger hard corals and the teaming array of tropical fish, all captivating.

From Pef it was onto the famous Dampier Strait and closing in on the end of this leg of our Raja Ampat cruising adventures. We had three days of diving planned in the fertile body of water between Waigeo and Bananta before we had to be in Sorong the western most municipal centre of Papua.

The hour dive raced past as if it were seconds. Everywhere one looked there was something to see; a color, a shape, a species of fish that gave us the impression that somehow this dive was contrived to showcase in one tiny place the full spectrum of what the world’s coral reefs looked like in totality.

It took around seven hours to steam with the

As opposed to the stunned silence of the

Snorkeling with whale shark in Raja Ampat

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previous manta dive, all our divers in the tender after this one were incessantly chattering, "Did you see that scorpion fish?", "What about that school of pipe fish? Did you see the Wobbegong?” To a person the excitement of the days diving overflowed to dinner and though we were quite tired, the mood on board was buoyant. To top off an unbelievable day the crew had set dinner on the sky lounge of the boat. The evening sky was clear and full of stars and, as usual, the three course meal was exquisite. The German chef on Latitude was a genius. After three weeks on the boats he never ceased to amaze us with meals of simple and tasteful offerings that any restaurant would be proud to serve. The last morsels of the meals were being wiped off our plates as Arif appeared. "Well folks I have good news and bad news. Tomorrow we are going to see the famous Bird of Paradise area". Well, what is the bad news? "We need to depart the boat at 4am!" smiled Arif. Despite the moans we all agreed it was to be an early to bed evening as we prepared the hiking clothes and gear we would need for our trek in the morning. Birds of Paradise have distinctive rituals and specific trees for their morning mating ‘dances’ and always a good chance to see these majestic birds in the wild. The 4am alarm buzzed out and before we knew it we were all on the tender in the pitch dark, slowly edging into through the reef system to the rickety wooden jetty which would designate the start of our trek. Once on land and armed with flash lights we started on what was to be an 1.5 hour steep uphill single path track through thick rainforest jungle, eventually bringing us to the top of a ridge and location of the specific Bird of Paradise tree. We all sat very quietly watching the sun start to light the upper forest levels and soon we heard a rustle high up in the trees and a little bird whistle. Arif’s arm with pointed finger shot out silently, looking in that direction we saw the two Birds of Paradise skipping from branch to branch. Still a long way up in the trees these little birds were difficult to make out but as the morning sun illuminated the forest and with our boat supplied binoculars, we were able to see the ritual tail fanning dance the male was

Whale Shark Raja Ampat

performing for his female counterpart. It was simply stunning to view. This bird was a Red Bird of Paradise, and with the Wilsons Bird of Paradise, were the two common species found in Raja Ampat. By the time we were back at the rickety jetty the sun was well up and the jungle humidity already in full evidence. I had a quick beach swim before getting into the tender and returning the boat for what was always an a la carte breakfast. The passage into Sorong where we were to end this life long memory cruise was faster than we wanted. To depart this boat, the crew and leave behind the magnificent Raja Ampat was a proposition we were not willing to confront yet. We all found our contemplative places as the boat prepared for that moment. Raja Ampat and the Indonesian province of Papua is truly one of the last frontiers on earth. About Captain Jimmy Captain Jimmy Blee heads up Indonesia’s leading vessel management & logistics agency, Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia and is also the management patriarch of Indonesian Marine Services, the #1 ships repair and maintenance company in Indonesia.

An amazing sandy cay south of Waigeo Raja Ampat. No one wanted to leave

Originally from the Queensland east coast, Captain Jimmy arrived in Indonesian waters in 1994, establishing a luxury marine operations base on the remote Moyo Island near Komodo. For the last 22 years Jimmy has sailed the waterways of Indonesia extensively, particularly the eastern islands. He has operated his own charter vessels and guides expedition-style cruises and other long-range adventure trips throughout the Eastern Islands. A diver with over 3000 dives, he is a stand up game fisher guide of vast experience. Jimmy runs his own Consultancy − East Indonesia Marine. Jimmy and his experienced Asia Pacific Superyachts team have guided and managed superyacht trip planning for vessels such as Senses, Mayan Queen, Achilles and Octopus, while providing countless others with logistic services and support throughout Indonesian waters. Married with an Indonesian wife and with three beautiful children, Jimmy is a fixture on the marine landscape of Indonesia. ______________________________________ By Captain Jimmy Blee with Linda Cartlidge pr-comm@asia-pacific-superyachts.com www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com

Guide Arif secret hideaway bay in West Waigeo Raja Ampat

FEATURE: STORYLINES – LUXURY LIFESTYLE ON WATER

STORYLINES – LUXURY LIFESTYLE ON WATER “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float. To roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live.” I lifted this quote by Hans Christian Andersen from the Storylines brochure as it best resonates with me when thinking about what the founders of this project are trying to achieve. Imagine living in a luxury residence on water, travelling the world, visiting famous sights but also discovering places “off the beaten track”. Storylines´ residents do exactly that. Storylines is creating a lifestyle of not only making memories but also making friends along the way. Not for a few weeks' holiday, but as a permanent lifestyle. A few of us from The Islander Magazine have met up with the Storylines team during the Palma Boat Show. There is so much that we could tell you about this impressive project, but, to start with, we will cover the basics with

the help of one of the founders, Shannon Lee. Can you tell us briefly what Storylines is about? Storylines is creating an all-inclusive way of life that is attracting adventure seekers looking for immersive cultural experiences on a global scale. It allows for a simple and safe way to experience the whole globe. When completed it will be the greenest cruise ship on the seas with many new technologies built into the design: a ship for the future. We have engaged with our resident community at every step to really make this ‘their ship’ and a future home for the lucky few. We are selling now and demand is very strong. Who are the people behind this project? In short, it´s my co-CEO Alister Punton and I. We founded the project to enable people to rediscover their passion for exploration so they could live a life of adventure and freedom. Our

core team includes ship designers, construction project management and we have our sales, marketing and technology teams and other experts including legal, medical, sustainability and client relations. How did you come up with the idea for Storylines? Back in 2016 Alister and I were in the landbased real estate and construction sector and we started thinking about taking that experience and shifting it toward a new venture by creating a residential community at sea. Two years of market research indicated there was enough demand to expand the current market to a broader audience by making the liveaboard lifestyle more affordable and we decided to go for it. You mentioned MV Narrative, what exactly is it? It is a 62.500 gross ton purpose built luxury residential ship, being built in Croatia. It is a luxury residential community on water made up of more than 500 residences of various sizes, some over 200m2 (2100sf). The ship, MV Narrative, has 20 restaurants and bars, unique resident lounges, three pools, an oceanfront marina, cinema and performance theatre, an art studio, a solar powered hydroponic garden farm and a whole lot more. What stage is your project currently at? We have an agreement with Brodosplit shipyard in Split, Croatia. Engineering has commenced and the first steel cutting is expected next year. The completion date is set for 2024.

FEATURE: STORYLINES – LUXURY LIFESTYLE ON WATER

Can people still come and invest in a residence? Yes, we still have residences available and there are two main price models on offer. Here is an example of the cost of our most affordable residence, the RU1, and the prices go up from that: 1) $929,000 outright purchase and then allinclusive living from $2,375 per month per person (dual occupancy) 2) $310,286 for a 12 year lease and then allinclusive living from $2,375 per month per person (dual occupancy) All current availability and pricing are on the website storylines.com Something that might also be interesting to your readers is that you can live on board for, say, six month a year (or whatever period you chose) and rent your residence for the time you are not using it. Who are your typical customers? It’s a very interesting mix of true global citizens including entrepreneurs who work remotely, families, live aboard sailors, early retirees and expats. For example, we have a Space X programmer in her mid-30s and parents who home-school their children. Does this mean that you plan to provide education on board too? Yes, our education program includes teachers who focus on project based learning in small group learning pods, online academics, field trips to exotic destinations and UNESCO world heritage sites and interactive workshops with local artisans. We also offer lots of clubs, classes and outdoor sports including chess and robotics clubs, photography and sound recording classes, sailing and golf. How is what you are offering different from a typical cruise ship experience? So many ways. Primarily this is a lifestyle, not a holiday. Our residents live here. This is a community. They are getting to know each other already; forming friendships and business relationships. We provide authentic experiences and care about the locations we visit, giving back to local communities. We stay in ports longer than your typical cruise ship Storylines team, photo by Sandra Puric

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(3-5 days in popular ports). Circumnavigating the world takes about 3.5 years which means we spend about three months at a time in certain regions. Cruise ships generally have only a few hours in each port stop. How has COVID and schedules?

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COVID has actually been good to us. It made people rethink things. How do they live? How do they work? What can they do differently? People are coming to us who don’t want to go

back to the daily grind. Because of this influx of remote workers, executives and business owners, we created a new set of floor plans; for example one with a large oceanside office and some with 3-4 bedrooms to accommodate families. Shannon, thank you very much for this chat! Could we perhaps catch up again in a few months, to see how things are going and what's new? Sure, I´d love that.

So, anyone interested in luxury living on water and buying into Storylines experience - watch this space! To be continued… ______________________________________ Story Lines (+1) 813 567 8679 Web: www.storylines.com Text: Mia Naprta Photos: Renderings by Tillberg Design of Sweden, unless otherwise stated.

FEATURE: CAROLINE NAVARRO ART & YACHTING

In the year 2000 Caroline completed a Bachelor in Fine Arts at the National Art School in Sydney. She was one of the students chosen to take part in a mural project as part of the embellishment of the city of Sydney in preparation for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. She chose to make a transcription of one of her most favourite paintings of all times “The Raft of the Medusa '' by French Romantic painter Theodore Gericault, a strong and moving painting about survival. This led her to much exposure, where later she was chosen as the artist to represent Malta with her vibrant acrylic paintings on wood panel “Colours from Home ''; part of the celebrations for the GHOGM (Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting) in 2002. Caroline felt it was the right moment to return back to Europe after 7 years in Australia and keen to develop her art career!

Painting while sailing summer 2020

CAROLINE NAVARRO ART & YACHTING Towards the preparation of Caroline’s art exhibition in Palma de Mallorca next month,” Island Impressions” opening on the 7th October at the Saratoga Hotel, I found the perfect moment to recall Caroline’s life as artist and yachtie. Born in Guernsey in the Channel Islands, between France & England, and brought up in Malta to a Scottish Irish mum and Maltese dad, Caroline’s childhood has been much about travelling the Mediterranean, particularly the French coasts of Brittany and Normandy which have left quite an influence on Caroline’s painterly neo impressionistic style. Choosing to paint life as she sees it, full of vibrant colours and strong brush strokes inspired by the paintings of the Fauvists, best known Henri Matisse followed by Derain, Vlaminck and Dufy.

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Caroline’s innate sense of adventure and wish to cease every opportunity for a next adventure started with her big Australian story at only 19 in 1996. It was at this moment she felt free to choose what interested her in life and so began to follow an Art degree while being part of the Sydney Cruising Yacht Club scene. Both complemented very well, as she was able to study and work part time in the yacht club while enjoying sailing after hours. It was in Australia where she built her big love for yachting, learnt to be crew, cook on boats and participate in regattas. Twilight sailing on Sydney Harbour out of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia led her to join the Hayman & Hamilton Island Regatta in 1998 and later the King's Cup in Phuket in 1999 along with the Hollywood Boulevard crew, supported by her friend Ray.

For the next few years Caroline focused on developing her artistic career worldwide. Being maltese, made her quite unique, when representing her home island Malta. It offered her some wonderful opportunities while at the same time gave her support through sponsorships. Caroline’s exhibition at the consulate in London gave her the chance to showcase her skills, initiating a solo show at the Royal Commonwealth Society in Trafalgar Square and then forming part of an Art Auction at Ansbacher Private Bank No.2 London Bridge. A few years later Caroline was commissioned to make the trophies for the Rolex Middle Sea Race and at this time she began to nurture her great passion for painting yachting scenes, ports, harbours and regattas. In 2007 Caroline had a solo exhibition in New York at the United Nations supported by the Maltese Consulate and a couple of years later was invited to take part in an International Painting Symposium in Italy as part of the Mediterranean Games. The piece of work Caroline created called “Regatta” was later hung in the Pescara Modern Art Museum. Caroline’s next collective exhibition took place in the south of Spain, themed female paintings by females where she linked her inspirations with the Fertility Goddess, part of Malta’s Neolithic History. Only a year later Caroline took part in a moving sculpture exhibition against Domestic Violence on Women, where each artist was commissioned to create their own response using a material doll. Caroline by now had really made an international name for herself!

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Palma Catherdral from Bellver Chapel

Caroline’s love for the sea, wish for a creative life and strong sense of adventure meant she was perfectly suited for a life onboard as a yacht chef. This allowed her to make art in her time off, opening her up to so many picturesque seaside locations in the south of France, the Adriatic, along the east coast of the US from Maine to Cuba, the Caribbean mainly St Maarten & Antigua and the UK in particular Cornwall, while part of a refit at Pendennis Shipyard to mention a few. Caroline enjoyed visiting galleries and making contacts in these places, often allowing her the opportunity to exhibit one or two of the pieces she had made at the time. This definitely encouraged her to live the bohemian life that so fits her. Of all the yachting hubs Caroline visited, Palma de Mallorca definitely stood out as the most liveable place offering her the perfect combination of lifestyle and opportunity. Caroline was known amongst her friends and the yachting fraternity as an artist, so when her friend Thomas wanted to move on land and set up his fish and chip shop in Placa Drassana, he asked Caroline to paint a cheeky fish holding a chip on the roller door of the shop which was only a few doors up from the famous Corner Bar. The local parish priest who crossed the square regularly on his way to the Basilica de Santa Maria de Mallorca to pray to his mother, one day stopped to ask Caroline if she would assist him with something rather particular. He had an issue with visiting Santa Maria because he did not like her and thought she needed some beautification. Caroline reassured the parish priest she would try to bring life to her pale complexion by adding some blush to her lips and cheeks. One of the oddest commissions she had ever experienced! Altough this led them to strike up a honest conversation and later he offered Caroline the opportunity to mural paint the square at the Colegio San Alfonso creating a number of impressions from well-known places around the world such as the pyramids of Giza and the Statue of Liberty complemented by famous sayings from poets like Kahlil Gibran. This brought life to the international school full of kids from all around the world. A very enjoyable and satisfying experience! After returning to Malta in 2010 to follow a Master Degree in Tourism with papers on Yachting, Caroline took up the position as Sales & Marketing Manager at Camper & Nicholson’s Grand Harbour Marina. Her wish to impart her experience, contacts and good energy to the waterfront was a great success encouraging many returned superyachts to visit and winter

The Faro at Las Islas Columbretes

in Malta year after year. At this time Caroline completed many commissions for people who had become accustomed to what she liked to paint and as part of the 2018 festivities for the European Capital of Culture she formed part of a collective “She Sees the Sea'' taking place at the Maritime Museum on the Vittoriosa Waterfont, where Grand Harbour is found. This brought her time in Malta to a close once again and she was now ready for her next adventure, the most obvious being what had become her second home, the Balearic Islands. Caroline now saw Mallorca and Ibiza through fresh eyes and could not wait to express her feelings of affinity with the islands, choosing to paint impressions of her favourite towns of Andratx, Valldemossa and Deia plus her

all-time favourite au plein d’air painting spot above the Port of Palma from the Bellver Castle. This month as part of Nit de l´Art 16th to 18th September she looks forward to participating in the Art Festival, followed by her private exhibition opening party 7th October at the Saratoga Hotel with a little added jazzy fun vibes by her friend Jens Oomes of Jensations. She hopes you will enjoy visiting her exhibition as it will be up until the 24th October if you don´t make the opening.You will definitely feel the energy she has for this unique part of the world she so loves!! ______________________________________ Caroline Navarro +35679256445 www.carolinenavarroartist.com

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FEATURE: HARMONY I – CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH

HARMONY I CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH Having earned a great reputation for consistent excellence, raised pilothouse HARMONY I is the ideal charter yacht for a relaxed escape in the beautiful Balearics. Blessed with extensive deck spaces, an array of water toys plus a truly magnificent crew, this yacht serves up a recipe for a success time and time again. Built by Horizon in 2002 as one of the Elegance 105 series, 32.2m (105'8") HARMONY I features an exterior design by Tommaso Spadolini with a GRP hull and superstructure. She is Lloyds Class and MCA compliant. Powered by MTU engines, her maximum speed is 20 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. Equipped with zero-speed stabilizers, guests benefit from a smooth ride and comfort whilst at anchor. In addition, her experienced owner has ensured the yacht has been maintained to meticulous

standards and she presents in outstanding condition throughout.

entertaining - most definitely the best place to enjoy sundowners in luxury.

HARMONY I underwent an extensive interior refit in 2018 to include new furnishings, upholstery, linens and fabrics, together with a full upgrade of all audio-visual equipment to Sonos plus a new teak deck. Her open plan saloon, bar and dining area offer a light and contemporary atmosphere, furnished with neutral tones, polished wood and sparkling glass. On the aft deck there is a further large alfresco dining table with plentiful seating, ideal for watching twinkling lights ashore when anchored in the Balearics' pretty calas. The hub of the yacht is the wonderful flybridge, offering a social zone to soak up the sun, dip in the Jacuzzi or simply enjoy views from under the bimini shade. This deck offers a perfect spot for

Offering accommodation for up to nine guests in five well-appointed staterooms, HARMONY I has plenty of space for guests to enjoy. The full-width master stateroom, complete with seating and desk area, is located forward on the main deck with a curved staircase leading to the large en suite bathroom, featuring a Jacuzzi tub and shower. The other four spacious guest staterooms are located on the lower deck, consisting of two doubles, one twin and one single, with en suite bathrooms. The yacht offers a vast selection of water toys to maximise fun on charter, including paddleboards, Sea Bobs and a tender with waterskis. In addition she is a Jet Ski Training

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Centre where guests can obtain their Jet Ski licence in just an hour. For activity seekers there need never be a dull moment, whilst equally relaxation is just a step away! Top quality, personal service is provided by her highly praised and professional crew, led by Captain Nicholas Scantlebury. Keen to outline some standout features on HARMONY I, Captain Nicholas shared his thoughts on what makes her such a successful charter yacht. "The key strength for charter is to have a great product. To this end HARMONY I is a super safe and generously proportioned family charter yacht. She offers lots of above and below deck areas – notably the flybridge really is outstanding". With four supporting crew members, it is clear that Nicholas is immensely proud of his superb team, "We are lucky to have top chef Anita on HARMONY I, who constantly produces excellent and innovative dishes 24/7. She has been with us for 15 years and every guest leaves saying they have been completely blown away by her cuisine". He continues, "Another main factor is that we run with two interior crew, which means our guests are phenomenally pampered, plus the interior always looks amazing!". Clearly this is a very motivated crew, brimming with enthusiasm who strive to ensure every charterer has a truly fantastic getaway. Nicholas adds further insight into life on charter and has views on how to make every trip a success, "The key with any charter is, within the first two days, to really find out your guests' personal expectations, alongside any real likes and dislikes. Once you achieve this, generally the charter should run like clockwork". Finally, what does HARMONY I offer that is truly special? "Our focus on detail and professionalism is vital, together with a passion for making memorable holidays a reality" he clearly states. Then adds with a wry smile,

"Plus the three F's – food, food and food – this boat really does sail on its stomach". A great accolade indeed. From the captain's words it is evident that, for those seeking leisurely cruising in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, HARMONY I is top of the list. This immaculate yacht run by an

exceptional crew looks forward to welcoming guests on board for late summer charters to enjoy the delights the gorgeous Balearics have to offer. ______________________________________ enquiries@ocyachts.com www.oceanindependence.com

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BALEARIC YACHT DESTINATION IS BACK AT MONACO YACHT SHOW THIS SEPTEMBER

considered one of the most spectacular shows in the nautical industry. Monaco Yacht Show remains committed to reaching end customers of superyachts and will bring together professionals from the international yachting industry over four days, in a completley safe environment. Balearic Yacht Destination Stand We will take advantage of the BYD brand to highlight the infrastructure and varied tourist activities that the islands offer as a perfect destination for large boats. We want to show

Balearic Yacht Destination continues to promote the Balearic Islands as a yachting destination on a global level. The international facing brand of the Balearic Marine Cluster, Balearic Yacht Destination, will be back at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show after 2 years. Monaco Yacht Show is the perfect space for BYD to promote all the benefits of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera as a destination for superyachts. It’s important that BYD promotes the Balearics not only on a tourist level but also on an industrial level. After suspending its last edition due to the current situation, Monaco Yacht Show will reopen its doors with the presence of more than 70 superyachts. Of these, 40 are new designs which will make their debut at what is

the world that the marine industry continues to grow in the Balearics, making it a key location for superyachts not only to sail but also to carry out repairs and maintenance. Come and say hello to the BYD team at stand AL47 from 22nd to 25th September! New at Monaco Yacht Show 2021 One of the main novelties of this year’s edition is that on the first day of the show, September 22, the new “Dockside Area” dedicated to companies involved in the construction, design or management of superyachts, will only be accessible to end customers. This

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means that general visitors will not be able to visit this area on the opening day of the Monaco Yacht Show. This year, attendees of the yacht show will discover two new exhibitions. One dedicated to sailing yachts and a new space for the presentating yacht design projects where visitors will be able to exchange views with designers. Due to the situation in which we find ourselves, Monaco Yacht Show has also implemented new anti-Covid health measures and protocols that must be complied with both on set-up days and event days, so that all participants can enjoy a 100% safe boat show. From Balearic Yacht Destination, see you in Monaco at stand AL47!

UNDERCOVER SOLUTIONS INTERVIEW – PROTECT CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

Tell us a about Undercover Solutions… Our company is known for its quality and attention to details. The containment and refit sector has evolved over the last 20 years and we have been one of the main innovators in improvements. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve for our clients and we believe that the new containment system is just one of the ways that we can do this. What is your vision of the industry? I believe the superyacht refit sector is still very strong. I believe we will see a recovery period over the next 2 years as we return to normal levels of sales. However, it’s no secret that the port of Palma is in desperate need of expansion to improve its infrastructure. We are falling behind in our capabilities of length and growth tonnage, if the expansion plan for the port of Palma doesn’t go ahead soon, we will lose out on opportunities for this very lucrative and desired market share.

the Balearic Marine Cluster, but I would say the main advantage is the possibility of having your voice heard among peers, people who matter and who make decisions. There aren’t many shipyards around the world who have a community working together for the greater good. What is the new reusable containment system you are launching?

What advantages do you get from being part of BMC?

We are working on a reusable containment tent system at Undercover solutions. The product consists of metal panels with rubber seals around the edges. When used together, we can build containment covers that will reduce the need for plastic by 80%. Currently, the standard method for containment covers is only made from plastic, which isn’t a sustainable material and it’s harmful to our environment. The product containment system is perfectly suited to many jobs being carried out in shipyards all over the world.

There are many advantages of working with

What is the impact on our islands?

What would you highlight about the Balearic Marine Cluster? The highlight of the BMC is the way that it brings all companies together in solidarity in a competitive market. It’s great to see what we can do when we all work together.

The impact on the Balearics will be slow but powerful. Plastic covers are very visible, and we think we will save a lot of plastic every time we use this new system. We want to inspire other companies to do the same and reduce our appetite for cheap, disposable solutions. What does this new project mean for refit and maintenance companies? Our clients will benefit from a cleaner, safer and more advanced way of building containment covers. The project system is installed in one way, and it has an incredible resistance to weather, water, noise and temperature. This is the most premium product on the market and everyone working on a project with the protection system installed will never want to return to a plastic one. We will be rolling out this cover system in September, we already have 40% of the stock reserved to be used. ______________________________________ balearicmarinecluster.com

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DIESELJET 445 AND DIESELJET 505

Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, has implemented its new design direction and today unveils a complete redesign of its popular and reliable DieselJet 445 and DieselJet 505 models. The new DieselJet 445 and 505 both benefit from Williams’ trademark slash-cut tube design to enhance the overall aesthetic and to aid fore and aft stability whilst underway. There is a new helm layout and design featuring a centrally mounted multi-functional Raymarine Axiom 7 display, as standard, with two dedicated storage areas to port and starboard of the screen. A flush fit, black Navix panel, in combination with a row of push button control switches, complements the overall helm design to create a modern control centre for the boat. A completely new contoured upholstery design has also been implemented on the boat using the latest silvertex material options. This includes an integrated boarding pole location in the helm backrest, ensuring boarding is safe,

stable and easy. Both models also feature a redesigned transom, continuing the design language which was first seen on the DieselJet 415. Both models now benefit from a larger bathing platform with a single lateral stainless steel grab handle for ease of climbing in and out of the water via the bathing ladder. Offering exquisite quality and comfort, the DieselJet 505 is a master of practicality, and now benefits from an additional seat in front of the helm console, increasing the tender capacity to 8+1. The tender is 5.03m in length, features a 68-litre fuel tank as standard and is powered by a 110HP Yanmar 4JH4 diesel engine. She can reach speeds of 40mph and is available with fully customisable moulding colours, tubes and upholstery. Offering maximum flexibility and confidence at sea, DieselJet 505 is available with full SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) certification. The DieselJet 445 is luxury in a compact

package, and now boasts more functional seating in the bow thanks to moving with the helm position aft, increasing capacity to 7+1. The tender is 4.5m in length, features a 68-litre fuel tank as standard and is powered by a 110HP Yanmar 4JH4 diesel engine. She can reach speeds of 40mph and is available with fully customisable moulding colours, tubes and upholstery. Ollie Taylor, Head of Commercial Development at Williams Jet Tenders, commented: “We are really excited to launch the complete revamp of our two most popular DieselJet models. We are looking forward to introducing the new DieselJets to the public at Cannes Yachting Festival 2021, so please drop by the stand located at the entrance to the Palais Des Festivals.” ______________________________________ www.williamsjettenders.com

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GUIDED BY THE LIGHT

I woke up after I fell to a light sleep while reading Ruiz Zafón, a great tale teller of Barcelona. The previous day I took advantage of the early autumn morning to walk for a couple of hours through some of the streets mentioned in his novels. The departure of Palma night ferry had been about 6 hours ago and the almost imperceptible roll together with the monotonous vibration of the ship's engines was producing in some of us a hypnotic effect increased by the absence of a defined horizon. I had decided at the last moment to make the jump to Barcelona by ferry to attend a meeting that, although I preferred not to miss, did not deserve both the time and money expense of the trip by airplane. I came out of that uncomfortable dozing off by having to adopt positions to which the body refuses to get used to and the wearing of the clothes of the previous day when tiredness or night catches us on ferries, planes, or long car trips. The reality around me was a dense and quite suffocating gloom where dozens of bodies lay, mostly inert, in armchairs and in the corridors in almost macabre positions. Walking carefully, gaining little by little the balance affected by the recent awakening, the low light did

not help the task of walking in a straight-line avoiding heads, feet and complete children in the fetal position. I went out to the port deck and without needing to adjust my gaze much I saw the lights. They were amber in color and evenly distributed. The perspective indicated that the lights were fixed, so I ruled out that it could be a fleet of fishing boats: they were coastal lights. A white flash caught my attention towards the bow. Another, stronger, repeated itself persistently as part of a group of them. The human presence spoke to me in a language I understand, coming from a sea and a coast that we believe, innocently, to master. It is a visual language and has no voice or writing, the interpretation of landmarks at sea that associated them with symbols in the nautical chart. However, it is a language that is not forgotten once it has been learned and depended on it, and to which I am grateful for having revered and enjoyed its use in an era where observation, interpretation and calculation was done by the person in charge of navigation and not a satellite at 20,000 km high or a state-of-the-art radar with a repeater on the tablet. In 40 years, we have gone from being almost

druids, virtually self-sufficient when we sailed, to relying almost obsessively on technology, on that false security that supplants experience and the sixth sense, from knowing how to interpret a light occasionally under the horizon to depending on the automatic adjustment of an AIS. Navigation, still much more art than science, has always been an arcane and not a mere number of formulas or geometry. Not only the feeling but the security of knowing where I was, the pleasure of having interpreted the message of the flashes, of recognizing that beacon that so often made me feel safe, generated a small shot of adrenaline that completed my awakening. I feel comfortable at sea, perhaps because knowing that I will never be able to master her, she allows me to fear and enjoy at the same time and always fully. I am a lucky member of her offspring, I will be until the last day. How captivating is this vastness! : not in vain the sea is for me a “she”. ______________________________________ By Oscar Siches (+34) 667 494 858 oscar@siches.com www.siches.com

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UNDERCOVER SOLUTIONS S.L. – THE BIG REVEAL UNWRAPPING THE WAY TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN YACHT REFITS

The ’hot’ topic these days is all about climate change, pollution and the environment, and trying to find sustainable and alternative ways of tackling these very challenging issues. Well, it seems the clever guys at Undercover Solutions S.L. have pretty much cracked it for the yacht refit sector by introducing an extremely innovative and exciting covering and containment system that is sure to place Palma as the most advanced and environmentally friendly yacht refit location in the whole of the Mediterranean. Most of us have marvelled over the tented and shrink-wrapped structures in STP and Port of Palma but something very few of us have even given a second thought to is how much plastic is actually used during the course of a

yacht refit. Trust me - it’s not pretty! In fact, the amount of plastic being used in this sector in Palma alone has now exceeded a staggering 200+ tonnes per annum! And bleaker still is the fact that the plastic necessary for the job is a single-use product that cannot be recycled. This poses a huge environmental problem for its management and disposal making it costly in both financial and ecological terms. The solution? Ditch the plastic in favour of an impressive high-grade aluminium and steel system with a lifespan of +20 years! Undercover Solutions S.L. has made an extremely brave, bold and ethically-driven decision to invest heavily in this innovative and future-proof system, seeing it as a long-term investment not only for their business, but for

the refit sector as a whole, the environment and, ultimately, you! The benefits this will have over the now outdated plastic tenting systems are vast: pollution-free, reduced carbon footprint, reusable with long lifespan, no more landfill or incineration – and then there is the environmental damage of the actual plastic manufacturing to consider. The list is endless making this very clever aluminium and steel system a real game-changer in the world of refits. By using this far more advanced method, it not only provides a more environmentallyfriendly solution, but also stronger and safer protecti¬on for both the refit workers and

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able to have their refits completed here - an extremely exciting prospect given that the maximum size at present is 70 metres! The possibilities and opportunities this offers are incredible not only for the Port of Palma, but for the island of Mallorca and the Balearics as a whole. Never has there been a more exciting and opportune time in the Port of Palma for such innovation in this sector and with all the major players in Palma expressing their intention to use this new system, things are looking very green indeed! With the introduction of this extremely clever and eye-catching method of covering and containing yachts, Palma is destined to be the most prestigious and environmentally conscious port of choice for yacht refits in the future.

the yacht itself. Anyone who was in Mallorca during January this year will remember the damage wreaked by hurricane Matthew. This included extensive damage to several large yachts, including some undergoing refit where the plastic covering contributed to the problem due to its flexibility and possible poor application – nothing to do with these guys I am assured! With the changes in climate, these freak weather systems seem to be happening more often, therefore the introduction of this new technique will make for a stronger and safer containment structure in these inclement conditions.

Plastic is no longer fantastic and for too long now it has been the cheap go-to for most everyday applications and uses but we are now, unfortunately, experiencing the consequences of this. It is now the perfect time to introduce this far superior system to ensure that with the planned increase in port size and therefore traffic, there is a reduction and not an increase of single-use plastics in the Balearics. As a yacht owner, the environment should be a pressing issue as this is your pleasure; your playground; your second home! Let us hope that the environment is always at the top of your list when deciding which company you use for the job, instead of at the bottom, which is all too often the case.

With the Port of Palma due to be extended and regenerated in the near future this means that larger vessels of up to 100 metres will be

Undercover Solutions S.L is determined to do its bit in making not just small steps, but huge leaps towards a cleaner, greener and safer

environment for all to enjoy. We can only hope that others will follow and act with the same responsible and ethical mindset and ditch the bitch that plastic has become! There is a saying here in Spain – “lo barato sale caro” which roughly translated means “the cheap ends up costing more” – and there is nothing more costly than our environment. ______________________________________ Undercover Solutions (+34) 971 227 171 info@uc-solutions.es www.uc-solutions.es By Lisa Thompson textperfect@outlook.com

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THE ULTIMATE WATER TOY The air inside the board’s inflatable hull allows the Lampuga Air to float when the rider’s weight is added to the board. This enables the rider to stand on the board before accelerating and offers a reassuring cruising experience where the rider always has a safe surface to rely on. The unique and patented design makes it one of the most flexible and practical electric surfboards on the market. The board consists of two parts: its inflatable hull and the technical Powerbox, perfect for easy transportation and storage. These advantages are also offered by the Lampuga Rescue. The practical board combines speed and stability and is the ultimate partner in coastal rescue operations. It is designed for simple handling and can be controlled effortlessly in case of emergency. In short, a Lampuga jetboard offers you all the tranquil possibilities of stand-up paddle boarding and the speed and excitement of a surfboard, all rolled into one. Who could resist? Designed and produced in Germany, the Lampuga Air is a user-friendly electric surfboard that offers fun and exciting experiences on water with the touch of a button. A jetboard is an electrically powered surfboard, where the rider controls the speed using a hand-held wireless remote and uses weight transfer to manoeuvre the board. Jetboards have gained popularity and momentum worldwide and are often referred to as ”the next big thing in water sports”. The Lampuga Air from Lampuga is an electric surfboard that offers great water fun and is enjoyable for all riders, regardless of experience level, age or physique. This innovative board makes surfing more instant and accessible. There is no need to paddle and control is easier, shortening the lengthy learning process and allowing to quickly get thrilled on water! So it’s little wonder that this watersport has quickly become popular, and that jetboards are increasingly a musthave yacht accessory. Designed and produced in Germany, the board is built to the highest safety standards and employs modern electric technology. The board’s lithium-ion battery allows for a riding

time of up to 45 minutes and when exhausted, its handy plug-and-play battery system ensures an effortless re-charge or a quick battery change. Powered by an electrical motor, the board is accelerated forward by a jet drive to a top speed of 50km/h.

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MARINA IBIZA AND MARINA PORT DE MALLORCA, THE FIRST PORTS IN SPAIN TO USE A WATER-CLEANING ROBOT The device, called ‘Geneseas’, travels over the water surface capturing pollutant waste whilst also continually analysing the water quality. It is controlled remotely using a joystick from on land and the area it needs to clean can be programmed automatically or manually via an easy-to-use phone app. Its solar panels permit 100% sustainable operation and its performance is truly remarkable. At present, there is no other port in Spain using this new waste collection system, and it is yet further proof that both Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Ibiza, which belong to the same Group, are unwavering in their commitment to care for the marine environment, an aspect that forms a major part of their environmental policy. Pioneers within the whole of Spain in acquiring this innovative device, Marina Ibiza and Marina Port de Mallorca, as IPM and IMG Group facilities, are marinas that focus heavily on the care and preservation of the environment, constantly seeking optimal ways to improve understanding and raise awareness amongst their clients.

Geneseas presentation Marina Ibiza

Simultaneously, and for the first time in Spain, both marinas have launched a revolutionary robot with an aspiration system that travels over the water surface collecting floating waste, micro plastics and oils, whilst also analysing the water quality. Using an app, ‘Geneseas’, as the device is called, can be programmed to travel over the entire surface of the port water and clean in automatic mode or in manual mode (using a remote control) to collect all the floating waste it encounters, having a 140-litre capture capacity. Its operation is also adapted to use renewable energies, permitting its battery to be recharged using solar energy via its solar panels, as well as having a conventional electrical charging system. It primarily carries out two functions. Firstly, the cleaning and aspiration of waste on the water surface via a suction system that securely collects floating micro and macro plastics and floating oil, with a recyclable filter created using natural fibres. Secondly, the control and monitoring of the water quality, checking its physical/chemical parameters: pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, redox and other data. All these parameters are logged in real time and by location thanks to the integrated GPS system, making the data easy to analyse via its app.

Geneseas presentation Marina Port de Mallorca

With the incorporation of this water surface cleaning robot, Marina Ibiza and Marina Port de Mallorca have added yet another measure to their environmental and marine preservation programme, that is not only revolutionary for being able to clean the water remotely, but also because it is a useful tool for analysing the water quality in real time, thereby affording a major step forward in their efforts to care for the flora and fauna of the Balearics.

In addition to this, both marinas possess several quality and environmental seals and certifications, such as the Blue Flag, the Carbon Footprint Registry, EMAS and ISO 14001 with the “5-Star Marina” classification by the IMCI, primarily for its continuing environmental strategy policy.

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ROARING 40’S

3,000 nautical miles will stand between the 8m rowing boat of Team Roaring40s in La Gomera and the finish line in Antigua. Taking part in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge is not for the faint of heart, yet every year ocean rowers (from soloists to teams of five) pit themselves against the swell and each other to get across quickest. In December 2022 two friends from Mallorca will be among them. During 50 days of continual two hour rowing shifts Dan Wise (sailing boat skipper) and Ian Yates (web designer) will battle their way across to raise money for their partner charities. Reaching the start line is in itself a serious undertaking. After an initial bid to leave the dock in December 2020, the global pandemic put pay to fundraising efforts and the team were forced to defer for a year. Then, in the summer of 2021, personal issues directly affecting loved ones meant deferring a further twelve months. 2022 will be their year however; on 12/12/22 Team Roaring40s will push away from the jetty

in the Canaries, sculling out into the wide ocean and heading west. Food during the crossing will be in the form of freeze-dried meals, rehydrated with help from their desalinating water maker. Each of them will need to consume in excess of 6,000 calories per day, such are the energy demands of rowing around the clock. And before you ask; a single bucket will serve as the toilet. This is a very personal challenge; all participants in the race do so for their own reasons. With Dan and Ian both being in their forties (hence the team name) you might be forgiven for bandying the phrase “mid-life crisis” around, but it’s a bit more nuanced than that. What motivates Dan and Ian is the prospect of simplifying life for a brief period, facing fears, embracing adventure, and proving they “still have it”. Money raised ultimately helps their three

partner charities; Ocean Generation is a global movement to prevent plastics from being discarded and reaching the ocean. They do so through education and storytelling, and aim to free our oceans from human threats within a generation. No mean feat. CleanWave, based in Mallorca, is committed to reducing the number of single-use plastic bottles in circulation by providing their own sustainable bottles and public refill stations. And the JoyRon foundation puts funds directly to work in Mallorca by building assorted projects to help disadvantaged children. Past projects have included constructing an Aquatic Centre in Bunyola for children with Cerebral Palsy. Without support from corporate and individual sponsors (many from the maritime industry) this fundraising wouldn’t be possible. Master Yachts, Mar engineering, Miller Marine, SeaSystems, M&H Finland Oy, BM Composites, Heavy Seas, Mt. Beautiful

USA, Zorab Insurance, Infinity International, MSOS, Netazul, LogoShack UK, The Islander Magazine, Gillard Marine Services, Modesty Yacht Carpentry and Interiors, Vickers Yacht Consultancy, Mallorca Batteries, Complete Marine Freight, Pinmar, BWA Yachting, Doyle Sails, and Crew & Concierge have all stepped up to help the team achieve their goal. Dan and Ian are extremely grateful for all the help they’ve had so far—be it financial,

logistical, or in the form of equipment and supplies—and they’re working as hard as ever to attract more sponsors to help them get to the start line. For example, on October 15th 2021 they’ll be hosting a day of golf and fundraising at Alcanada Golf Club. Half the field of 72 players will be representing the hole sponsors, the other half will comprise industry players. With prizes, auctions, and the chance to name their

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R25 ocean rowing boat (you’ll be able to bid online via social media too) it promises to be a fantastic day. Visit roaring40s.co.uk/alcanada/ for more information on how to get involved with the golf day, follow their preparations on social media @teamroaring40s, tell your friends, and get in touch if you can help out in any way!

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

E3 SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE The yachting summer has turned out much better than we expected, despite how unsure we have all been about being able to travel for work, and for owners and guests to get to their yachts. Holidaying on yachts is seen as a safe isolation haven. I am aware of a good number of charter yachts that have had more bookings already than they usually get in the whole season. This is good news for our industry but heavily soured by the “Vaccine Politics” being engendered by various governments. At the 59th minute of the 11th hour, there has been a sensible reprieve that allows EU double vaccinated citizens to visit the UK without the need to quarantine for ten days when arriving from an amber country. As a result, I am writing my column early on a Sunday morning having just rounded Ushant on a Brittany Ferry on our way to the UK to visit our families for the first time in 18 months!! Having been unable to celebrate my elderly mother’s 90th and 91st birthdays plus all the rest of our family’s events, there are many long overdue celebrations to come!

Inmarsat Announce an Interesting New Communications Architecture Called ORCHESTRA Over the last month Inmarsat, the largest UK spacecraft operator, has made a major new announcement that it is getting into the small LEO (Low Earth Orbit) spacecraft game and combining its new LEO with existing large GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) spacecraft and with 5G on the ground. This architecture it is calling “Orchestra”, which I think is an inspired name! "An orchestra brings different instruments together, each supporting the other and playing its role in the masterpiece. We're building Orchestra on the same concept," said Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat.

So, let’s put all that aside and talk about technology!! MV Galicia, the Brittany Ferries vessel on which I am travelling, provides internet connectivity using Telenor’s Thor 7 Ka band VSAT to all the passengers and crew. This is a regional European service which we also provide to vessels which don’t venture outside the European footprint. There is only one satellite but when you have a clear view to the sky, as this ship does, it’s a good, high bandwidth, low-cost solution and it works well as our customers know. In fact this column will be transmitted to Islander HQ using the service. In my column last month, I recommended that everyone should get ready for the next major sporting event, i.e. the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Well, this ship, admittedly is further into the satellite footprint as it is further north and has great British and French coverage Olympic coverage using twin SeaTel TVRO antennas. The closing ceremony is today, and I certainly didn’t expect to be watching it from a ferry in the Western Approaches.

"By combining the distinct qualities of (Geostationary Earth Orbit) GEO, LEO and 5G into a single network, we will deliver a service that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Our customers will benefit from dramatically expanded high-throughput services around the world." Inmarsat says it will launch about 150 – 175 satellites into Low Earth orbit to augment its existing GEO satellite services. These services are phone and data links to ships, planes, and other users on the move. As I mentioned in this column last month, there is a rush to low-cost platforms that weigh in the few hundred kilos class such as Elon Musk’s Starlink and the OneWeb service. It will probably be some years before Starlink will be able to provide a maritime service as they are initially focusing on land-based consumers. Whereas, with Orchestra, Inmarsat say it is looking to modernise and cement its

existing position in the mobility market. It will continue to concentrate its business on the maritime, aviation, broadcast, and government/military sectors. Also like an Orchestra the different parts will be played in turn. So the new LEO satellites will not come into operation until the second half of this decade, whereas the 5G activity will happen much quicker, in the next two-to-three years. It envisions one ship in reach of a 5G connection being able to bounce the connection to another vessel still not in view of the terrestrial network. The new announcement comes as Inmarsat is already engaged in upgrading and expanding its geostationary satellite fleets. It plans to launch a new series of spacecraft that transmits in its traditional L-band frequency, but also can transmit in the higher-frequency Ka-band that its FleetXpress (FX) satellites use. In addition, two FX spacecraft are shortly planned to go into highly elliptical polar orbits, specifically so they can serve ships crossing the Arctic Ocean. We have a number of explorer class yachts looking for this service for the North West Passage which we will be an upgrade to our current Inmarsat FX solution. Meet Nicole McMillan e3 Systems Europe, Sales Support Nicole forms part of our Sales Support team and her wide-ranging role ensures she is always multitasking. Her fluent Spanish and great organisational skills mean she is the go-to person when we are dealing with Spanish bureaucracy! I moved to Mallorca with my family when I was 11 years old. Growing up in Spain has allowed me to learn a fluent level of Spanish and Mallorquin which has helped me advance both in my career and personal life. I love Mallorca and the lifestyle it has to offer. I started working at e3 at 25 years old and I am glad to be part of a hard-working team. I have had the chance to work in various

departments here and still continue to grow within the company. It´s always challenging, with new products and projects, some harder than others but I love that I can push myself comfortably at e3 to improve my knowledge and expertise. Progress starts out of the comfort zone, as our Group Deputy Managing Director says. Besides the company being a busy-productive environment, my colleagues make it enjoyable and fun, which is key to having a successful and very happy work life. I always look forward to coming back to work after the weekend knowing there’s another interesting week ahead with new goals to attain. Being extremely organized makes providing our clients, potential and existing, the best possible service, from a simple request to a complex order. I pride myself in working hard and fast with a high level of efficiency, which thanks to the support and encouragement from the e3 team, is achievable. Because of this I leave work feeling satisfied and accomplished – so it’s definitely easy to say that e3 is a great place to work. Nicole McMillan e3 Systems Europe, Sales Support

I am for sure a social butterfly, in and out of our e3 office. So, I’m often spending my time enjoying everything Mallorca has to offer with

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family, good friends and my beautiful 2-yearold boy. Having studied photography, taking pictures, and capturing moments is something I also love doing when I’m out of the office. Grateful for my e3 family and grateful to be able to call Mallorca my home. ______________________________________ Roger Horner E3 Systems e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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MEET THE CREW: KYLE WHITE - FIRST OFFICER / CAPTAIN

Tell me a little bit about yourself… Hi, I’m Kyle, I’m 32 and I grew up in South Africa. Both my parents work in nature conservation and so most of my life I spent living near the ocean or in nature reserves. I had the privilege of living in the Timbavati private nature reserve, Limpopo near Kruger National Park, where I lived a very outdoors life style and I wanted to try to maintain this as much as possible. After school I worked in restaurants, kids adventure summer camps and I have also worked on a coffee and banana farm in Australia called SkyBury farm, but I aways had a love for the sea and the next best thing for me was to try get back to it, so I did my research and discovered yachting.I did my courses and booked a one-way ticket to Spain. I walked the docks day after day and after lots of hard work (and sore feet!) I joined MY Roma, the boat that kick-started my yachting career. Since then, I have worked my way up from junior deckhand to first officer and finally to position of captain on various vessel’s within the past seven years. What did you do before yachting? I went to college in Johannesburg and studied

film make-up artistry and prosthetics. I did this for a year and then competed in a body painting competition where I won second prize for garner zombies, cuts, and bruises. Even though I really enjoyed the course and all it taught me (my friends now call me to do their Halloween makeup!) I decided I didn’t want to pursue a career in the movie world but wanted to become a “yachtie!” and hopefully see less blood! How did your yachting career first begin? Luckily, one of my dad’s clients owned a very well-known 72m superyacht, the mighty Predator and he very kindly put me in contact with his captain for advice on how to get my foot in the door! After speaking with him and understanding what I needed to do next, I travelled to Durban to the PYT to get my STCW which was the basic entry level qualification. On gaining this, I booked a ticket to Mallorca. I had friends here already and thought Palma would not only be the best place to find work due to it being a yachting hub, but I’d also have a support network here. I got my first yachting position at 25 on MY ROMA as a junior deck hand. I was there for

one year and learned all the practical, handson basics. I really enjoyed it and knew this was going to be the industry for me. From there I went to MY Gardenia and was on there for three years and after this boat, I went to work on Ascari for a further year. My next boat was Zulu III. I was on there for just three months when I unfortunately suffered a severe back injury that took me out of yachting for a year. I had to leave Mallorca to go back to South Africa with my family to recover. Once I was finally sorted and back to full fighting fitness, I travelled back to Mallorca to look for another job where I landed a first mate’s position on a 50 meter. Back in 2016 I got my Captain’s licence for 200 tonnes and have been working freelance since 2020 however, this year I’ve decided to dedicate to my studies to gain my Captain’s licence 500 tonnes. What has been your favourite boat/s you’ve worked on and why? MY Gardenia because the owners and the crew where all just fantastic. We worked hard but had great fun together. What are the best parts / worst parts about working on-board? The worst part for me is obviously not being able to see family, friends regularly and missing out on all the celebrations and life events…but it’s the life you choose! The best parts for me are living and working on the sea and having the outdoors lifestyle. I

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also love meeting new people from all different walks of life and being a part of a young, dynamic crew. Yes, it is hard work but it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs in the world because of the unique experiences you get to have. How lucky is it that I get to go to places that people pay a lot of money to visit, like having private access to stunning nature reserves or moviestar villas and meeting influential celebrities! These are the best perks! I have also been lucky that most of my bosses, have treated me like part of the family and on smaller boats, it’s easier to develop a great relationship and rapport with the owners. How do you keep sane on charter/trips? By having a sense of humour! We bounce around good jokes and positivety! I like to listen to music to chill and relax but I’m also an adrenalin junkie who loves extreme sports like rock climbing and I take any opportunity to go surfing or exploring the local areas that we visit. What are your’s/crews’ best strategies for spoiling owners and guests? Finding them new adventures to experience so they have stories to tell their family and friends! What’s the coolest thing you have done for owners and guests? The crew love to organise treasure hunts and games on the beach. One of my favourite themed events however, was we had a very famous west end Thespian on board, so we put on a theatrical production where everyone dressed up as famous characters from the theatre! It was a lot of fun and he loved it. What is your on-board pet hate? I’ve never had any pet hates. I’d like to consider myself laid back and lucky that I get on with all crew. Tell us about your funniest / embarrassing moment on board. One of the boats I worked on never had enough crew cabins, so I got to sleep in a guest cabin for a couple of nights but…I was too scared to sleep in the actual bed so I slept on the floor in my sleeping bag! The captain thought I could make the beds as good as our stew!

What are your favourite yachting destinations and why? Amalfi coast – Beautiful and picturesque Sicily – Gastronomy and culture Balearic Islands - Beaches and marinas What destination is on your Bucket List? New Zealand South Island What is your favourite thing/activity to do on Mallorca? Hiking, rock-climbing and beach exploring. If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently? Sell it hahaha!!! What advice would you offer to anyone who wanted to join the world of yachting? Research as much as you can and be willing to learn as everyday is a class room. Invest in your self. If you could give your 20-year old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Be more adventurous!

What are your plans for the future? To do my OOW and Master 500 and invest in myself and my future. I’m committing longterm to yachting. I’m currently giving myself some time out to study but I will be looking for another challenge next season. ______________________________________ Interview by Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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END OF SEASON DECISION – DO I KEEP CREW OR GO SKELETON? With all of the benefits of retaining crew, why are so many yachts reduced to skeleton crew through the winter? To save money? When we start to add up some of the ‘hidden’ costs of re-recruiting crew – the early mistakes and damages (yacht and human), the additional crew uniform and the time invested in on board training, is it really financially beneficial? Add to this the actual costs of recruitment and hiring the ‘right’ person, the four or so months of saved crew wages starts to pale into insignificance. Scale back on senior crew and the picture is worse still.

As we approach the end of the season, many Captains will need to make some tough choices. The owner doesn’t want to use the boat over the winter, so what to do with the crew? Do you keep them on or let them go and start again next season? These decisions are often financially driven and on the face of it, saving on the monthly wages bill does sound appealing. However, perhaps as we delve a little deeper, there is more to consider. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of keeping your crew:There are huge benefits of crew knowing how you like things done. You can focus on your job and, in time, trust them to do what needs to be done and to your standards. Getting to this point can take several months, if not longer, as well as a good deal of your time and energy. It would be great to continue to reap the return on your investment. There are benefits to the yacht too, especially in the engineering department. Knowing the idiosyncrasies of your yacht and having been part of its history can save both time and money. What about new deck and interior crew and the risk of costly mistakes, such as using the wrong products? We often hear owners complaining about high crew turnover and being fed up of having to explain once again how they like their coffee.

When a charter guest re-books a yacht, they will have an expectation that they will receive the same style of service and feel the same ambiance on board, which is near impossible to achieve with different crew. What about the impact on crew dynamics? As a crew first comes together we know there is a process that a team will go through as it evolves and matures to high performance. Working with the ‘dream team’ not only feels great, but the standards achieved are often exceptional and appear effortless. Start over with new crew and you will have to go through all the bickering and power struggles again in order to, hopefully, get back up to speed before the end of the next season, or someone leaves. Keeping crew busy during the off season can also be a challenge. Interestingly, one of the biggest complaints we hear from crew is that there is no time for them to book courses, short of leaving a yacht. So here’s the perfect opportunity for them to focus on development, whilst still being employed. From a financial perspective, instead of rewarding crew with a 13th month bonus, or paying for courses, they could receive additional leave. It would now be possible for them to attend a couple of courses in the winter and bring their learning back to boat, putting it into practice and sharing their new found knowledge. Perhaps they need sea-time, you might be able to ‘loan’ them to another yacht for a transatlantic crossing.

We are currently working with various management companies to identify the true cost of crew turnover, from recruitment fees to some of the hidden costs such as the additional spend senior crew make in the first three months of joining a yacht. One management company has estimated this to be in the region of:• New Captain €20-30K • New Chief Engineer €5-25K • New Chief Stew – €8-10K • New Chief Officer – €8-10K • New Chef – €5-10K Before you decide to scale back to a skeleton crew, take a moment to consider the broader financial implications, the benefits of retaining crew and, perhaps with some creative problem solving, think of finding an alternate solution this winter. Impact crew provides team and leadership development to the superyacht industry. Our professional consultants specialise in working with senior crew to support them in developing their leadership skills, both in a group environment or through personalised 1:1 zoom coaching. Invite Impact Crew on board this winter – contact us to find out more. ______________________________________ Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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NEW INVISIBLE CREW (SAILING) MANAGEMENT TEAM

Kirsten on board SY Pura Vida

Curiously, but thankfully, business has ramped up for Invisible Crew since the start of the pandemic. It seems to be applicable to all yachting related businesses. We're very lucky that way. Demand for Pocket Superyacht management has increased but at the same time operations have been complicated due to travel and visa restrictions. We were confronted with challenges and opportunities all at the same time. So, it was time to have a good look at it all! In the last quarter of 2020, we worked hard to create better structures and an improved service offer. We analysed what we did well and what we could do better. We eliminated services and procedures that weren't of interest for neither owners nor crew and discovered new tools such as the PlanM8 app. We will write more about that in future articles. It was a refreshing exercise. As part of our new team, we have the support of Virtual Pursers. This is a young and very unique company that provides admin support within depth yachting knowledge. Their main market is 40m to 70m yachts where the captains and chief stews can ask the Virtual Pursers to organise anything that can be done from a computer. From any type of admin to high end concierge services, founders Bec McKeever, Dom Smit and their team have it all covered! We very much liked the idea of having some

McKenzies on Una Vida

of their services -the ones applicable to 15m to 30m yachts- available to our clients. They agreed to support this segment of the industry exclusively through Invisible Crew. We're very proud of this cooperation! In January 2021 Kirsten McKenzie was hired as my new management assistant. For many reasons she was the strongest candidate we came across. Kirsten's yachting knowledge and interests spans all of the industry's segments from mega yachts over Pocket Superyachts -which we work with- and smaller cruising yachts. She has worked as chief stew on yachts such as Paul Allen's 126m Octopus and on Lady Moura. Her husband Gavin is the captain of a 28m motor yacht. While raising their two children at home in Mallorca, Kirsten has supported her husband with admin and recruitement over the last couple of years. This summer, the McKenzies are sailing their Jeannau 45 'Una Vida' around the entire Western Med from Mallorca via the Peninsula, France and Corsica. All of this experience is 100% directly applicable to her job description with Invisible Crew. What better way to understand the point of view of our clients than actually doing what they (we) all dream of?! I am sure that many readers of this article will be entertained, if not inspired by following their adventures on the Youtube channel "McKenzies On The Move".

But if you think that Kirsten regarded this 3-month adventure as a sabatical, you're mistaken! She has actually redefined her own job description in this short period from management assistant to manager by taking on more and more responsibilities. All of this is great news for Invisible Crew and our clients. Now we can help more clients better than ever before! We currently have ten yachts in our portfolio and some exciting crew opportunities starting in the last quarter of this year. All on three very different catamarans that will all charter. We are recruiting a couple for a Leopard 50 that will be based in the Bahamas, a Captain, Chef and Stew on a Lagoon 620 in St Maarten and a similar team, with the addition of a deckhand, on a Lagoon Seventy8. We invite all viable candidates to send their CV's to cv@ invisiblecrew.com. ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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THE CREW COACH

“Prior to becoming a member of a TCC tribe, I was in quite a strange place for me, for the first time in my career, I hadn't been working for a while. I was finding it hard to figure out the next steps and essentially find the best way to move forward. The membership has really helped me with all of that - breaking down different areas that I want to work on and helping me to make commitments to myself, as well as others. One part of the membership that was really beneficial to me was the worksheet task around discovering your ‘Bright Identity’. It was a completely new concept to me. I really liked it because the questions were quite powerful in terms of setting the scene, like where you are now, and then thinking about where you want to get to. In particular some of the questions were around fulfilment, and that was something that I hadn't really considered in a big way before, I would recommend this amazing membership to anyone connected to the industry, who is looking to develop, build connections and contribute to the amazing community. It’s particularly beneficial to those working in yachting, all of the other members either have worked in the industry before, or are still currently so I think we can really understand and relate to each other and provide support in so many different areas.” Rosie, a TCC Tribe member, refers to her personal development to what we call in TCC Tribe your Bright Identity. Your bright identity is a version of you that you are proud of, it is a feeling of inner fulfilment and confidence with where you are at in your life right now. It is the relationship you share with yourself and others, which we all know is subject to change depending on our life events. Hence developing your Bright Identity is a continuous work in progress. The reason why we look at our Bright Identity in the membership is that we will be doing ourselves a disservice if we go through life, not thinking about what we really want and what really creates a sense of happiness and fulfilment in our lives. What makes growth possible is establishing where you are at now in your life and where you want to be. It is about creating a vision for yourself and your future and creating a DEEP connection to what you really want. In addition to that, it is about discovering your strengths, values and areas for improvement so that you can build a personal brand that you are proud of.

The first place to start when building your Bright Identity is to cast your vision and build your road map to where you want to be. Many people think that visions are for large corporations such as Google or multimillionaires who have the resources to create extravagant dreams but this isn’t the case. We all need a vision to subscribe to so we can channel our efforts in a focused way.

you regret not doing, seeing, or creating?

You may notice when designing your vision some negative thoughts may pop up, like "I won't be able to achieve that," "you don't deserve it", “ You are not good enough”, or “what if you fail”. I want you to write these thoughts down on a separate piece of paper, these are what we call your limiting beliefs. Your limiting beliefs can prevent you from getting to where you want to be if you don’t address them.

A little about the membership ….

So let’s think about your vision. What's important when creating a vision is that it is specific to YOU and what YOU want. No one else. There's a saying that "clarity leads to power" — the clearer we are about what we want, the more powerful our vision is. Here are some guiding questions to get you started... When do you feel most excited / happy or confident? What is keeping you up at night? What frustrates you right now, what are your fears or challenges/ where do you feel stuck? or What feels hard and heavy for you?

Think about the best version of yourself (your bright Identity) What would that look like? What would you be doing and feeling? Once you have answered these questions you are welcome to email them to me at karine@thecrewcoach.com and I can help you consolidate your answers into a vision.

Yachting can be quite isolating at times, especially if you’re on a yacht where you feel like you don’t relate to your peers. As we’re in a demanding industry that requires us to make sacrifices and to put our own needs aside, we may tend to neglect our personal dreams and goals. As a result, you may struggle with self-doubt, procrastination and a lack of clarity, which affects your general quality of life, career progression and even your health and relationships. This membership is about rediscovering you, realigning yourself to your strengths and values and reclaiming that sense of purpose and joy. And if you’re a superyacht crew member who is learning about self-care, this subscription is definitely for you! Importantly, the membership will provide you with the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with fellow "yachties" who share similar values and interests so that you no longer feel that you’re “in this boat” alone.

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CREW MATTERS

FIRST OF ITS KIND? SOVREN YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT APP picked up by competitors within the fast moving yacht crew recruitment industry, one of his original ideas, however, still remains very uniquely SOVREN and this is the rewards programme that literally rewards yacht crew for interacting with the system. “It’s a ‘help us to help you’ initiative” explains Rachael Wilson, manager of the SOVREN Crew office in Palma. “We need good candidates to meet the high standards of the yachts we work with; if a profile is completed well, with qualifications, certificates, skills and references added, we can better place the candidate in the right role for them. By rewarding them for building their profile, we can do our job better and react rapidly to the vacancy requirements”.

Type ‘yacht crew jobs’ in the app store search bar and it’s surprising how few apps pop up. Add ‘yacht crew recruitment’ to the search bar and only one is available for download, the new SOVREN CREW app. So are SOVREN CREW a pioneering yacht crew recruitment agent and leading the way for others to follow, or out there on a limb? Before checking out the new app, we explored what was on offer through the existing apps as a comparison is useful. I was most perturbed by one app that requested my credit card details upon registration, another messed me about so much on the password that I almost gave up. Almost all had annoying spelling errors and lacking a user-friendly design, although the search engine on one was particularly easy to use albeit limited in the roles on offer. Armed with the pros and cons of the previously listed, and our list of wants, we now turn our attention to the new SOVREN Crew app. First of all, the question is why? Why has an established yacht crew recruitment agency gone the extra mile and created an app? We read in the nautical press of last year that SOVREN designed and built a superior search engine and launched a brand new website with many additional features to your standard crew agency site. If the system they created from scratch works well on desktop/ laptop then why invest further to make it mobile?

We put the question to Stephen White, CEO, and founder of SOVREN Group. “I had the ideas for the new system seven years ago when we bought the crew agency Dovaston, however, the technology wasn’t in place to create such a dynamic and interactive interface”. With ideas held on the backburner as he waited for technology to catch up, we asked Stephen if the system created last year was what he envisaged. “More so; I was ambitious in what I wanted the crew recruitment agency to become, a pioneer, utilising the technical advances of search engines and refinements so that our crew managers could react quickly and efficiently to any new crew vacancy. The idea of recruiters sitting behind desks waiting for the phone to ring was what I was determined to get away from. Investing in a completely new innovative system, providing targeted candidates of a high calibre directly to the decision maker was key for me”. When the system launched in November of last year, daring new initiatives to satisfy the changing world were embraced, and the ‘reality CV’ element of a video introduction became integrated into each candidate’s profile. To safeguard the yacht owner and crew, a name check security feature was implemented to ensure each new candidate be checked against Interpol lists and politically exposed persons lists. Many of Stephen’s ideas have already been

It’s not just the yacht crew that receive rewards for using the system and maintaining their profile. There is a separate section of the system designed and built purely for the yachts, captains and decision makers. We asked Warren Groombridge, Head of Sovren Crew to comment, “A yacht can choose the way it engages our crew services; some captains prefer the ‘crew on demand’ facility using a number of agents and will pay the industry standard recruitment fees upon placement with whichever agency found the right candidate. We offer that service of course, however in addition to that, SOVREN Crew provides a low monthly fee arrangement for a full time crew service. The annual contract can potentially save the yacht €000’s over a year but also the ease of the service, knowing that you have a full-time crew manager finding the right candidates for the roles onboard.” Yachts using the SOVREN Crew service through either method, receive rewards for their activity throughout the year and will receive a return on their investment up to an industry progressive 10% based on their annual spend. Armed with the background information, it’s time to put the app to the test. The great thing about building a profile using an app is access to my camera roll for placing a profile photo. Using the video introduction recording feature is straight forward with as many attempts as is necessary! This feature was of particular interest to many in our team who agree that the usual A4 paper CV has had its time.

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On that note, SOVREN have taken the pain away from creating a CV by providing an automatically generated and rather smart looking CV, directly from the information the crew provide for their profile. All the information we uploaded was instantly in place in our new CV, and immediately shareable which we thought a very nice touch. There is an integrated personality test feature, the SOVREN Personality Assessment, or SPA, within which you answer a series of questions resulting in a character profile review. This is part of the bigger picture and one of Stephen White’s original ideas from when he was a leading superyacht captain. “The value of a good crew is paramount and developing a harmonious crew makes everything onboard a lot easier, not just for the crew who dislike the disruption of crew changes, but for the yacht owners and guests onboard who appreciate the continuity of good, loyal crew. Within the new system, we aim to strategically place crew on yachts where we know we can enhance the crew dynamic, thus resulting in longevity and less disruption.” Getting to the all-important list of job vacancies, the app is clear and well laid out; the system provides an easy flow to register our interest and even pops up a notification when our profile was missing an essential piece of information like a visa or a qualification. We particularly liked the check in feature of our

employment search status, a roll down menu to choose whether we are actively searching, confidentially searching or not looking. By updating our location we were delighted to receive 20 new rewards points! In a world where every online interaction comes with a GDPR disclaimer, it’s good to see that the ‘delete your account’ facility is clear and uncomplicated. The app works well, its clear and understated, providing just what we need as job hunters. The rewards scheme is a good incentive for crew to maintain a profile and we genuinely felt that being a part of the app and its system

was trustworthy and would serve us well. The app is certainly worth a try; no need to go searching for the payment details either, the app is completely free of charge. ______________________________________ Sovren Crew (+34) 971 677 785 info@sovrencrew.com www.sovrencrew.com Janey Harrison Independent writer for the nautical industry media@palmayachtinghq.com

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AMELS 200 MOONSTONE DELIVERED The team at Amels and Damen Yachting is pleased to announce the delivery of the Amels 200 MOONSTONE. This second yacht to be delivered from the Amels 200 Limited Editions design features exterior design by Tim Heywood and custom interiors by Luxury Projects. Captain Nathan Milicich has been part of the build team and will be at the helm of this 60-metre Amels 200 for her maiden trip. “We’ll be heading off to Athens to pick up the guests and from there, we’ll be going onto the Aeolian islands, followed by Sicily and finishing up in Sardinia. So a nice long maiden voyage, checking out most of the Mediterranean. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the capabilities and seeing what MOONSTONE is made of.” The delivery of MOONSTONE comes just 3 months after the announcement of her sale and launch and is a wonderful example of the fast delivery that the Amels Limited Editions’ build platform offers. Captain Nathan explains, “I think the timeline line was really the thing that brought us to Amels. The fast delivery time. That Dutch pedigree is definitely a selling point for the Owner, and we’ve got a good product at the end of it.” MOONSTONE features custom interiors by Luxury Projects, who were commissioned for the concept interior design for the Amels 200. Laura Pomponi, CEO and founder of the Ancona-based design studio in Italy, comments, “This was a project with a challenging timeline in terms of final Owners supplied goods. All the interior loose furniture and some of the décor lights were designed and ordered just three months before delivery to the new owners of MOONSTONE. We are very proud of the end result with on-time delivery and an installation

of astonishing quality. The beautiful interior is exactly what we dreamed of thanks to the team effort of our dedicated Italian suppliers, Artisan Workshops, the Owner’s team, the Shipyard and the Interiors Contractor.” The exterior design of the Amels 200 carries the Tim Heywood signature and is an evolution of the Amels 188 design. Tim explains how her originality allows her to stand out from other yachts of this size. "I believe her delicate, fluid lines will prove to be timeless and she will still look as attractive in 50 years' time, as she does now. Her extended length and enlarged windows portray an elegant and sophisticated appearance, as well as elevating the functionality of her interior. This a harmonious design that sits securely in her environment, of which I am extremely proud.”

The Amels 200 design shares the same naval architecture, high volume and hybrid electrical power technology as its predecessor, the Amels 188, as well as the four-deck elevator and airconditioned gym on Sun Deck. Where the Amels 200 differentiates is with her elongated design which allows for larger aft decks and Swim Platform and full-height windows in the Owners Suite. Amels and Damen Yachting Sales Manager Jorrit Pilaar has been involved in the project throughout the sales and build process. “We are very proud to hand MOONSTONE over to her Owners. The collaboration with all parties involved has contributed to the success of this project. We wish her Owners and crew all the very best for their adventures on board.”

NOBISKRUG SHIPYARD ACQUIRED BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFBAU-GESELLSCHAFT SHIPYARD Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft FSG have just announced the acquisition of superyacht shipyard Nobiskrug, including its shipbuilding facilities, trademark rights and intellectual property. In addition, the remaining 280 employees will also be taken over. The deal was concluded for an undisclosed amount today. FSG is a company of the Tennor Group founded by Lars Windhorst, who stated “This takeover is an important strategic step for us. Nobiskrug , builder of Superyachts including Sailing Yacht “A”, opens up access to the attractive growth market of superyacht construction. The renowned shipyard stands for innovative and ecologically demanding individual shipbuilding like few others. FSG remains the core of our maritime investment with the construction of merchant and naval vessels, which we are now expanding

to include the construction of superyachts. Philipp Maracke, CEO of FSG will manage both shipyards to ensure efficiency and stability,

with forces combined and collective projects established. They also stated that together the companies will employ 645 people.

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BESENZONI AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2021

The Italian company headed by Giorgio Besenzoni is back at the Cannes Yachting Festival – which will take place from 7 to 12 September this year – displaying its wide range of highly reliable products, beginning with the new BeElectric range featuring electrical components, which has already attracted a lot of interest with LaPasserella and LaScala. Among the key products on display the TL850 platform lifting system, the series P252 and P253 helm seats, the PI 461 Miss gangways, the latter being an example of an external gangway, and the PI 890 retracting gangways. The most anticipated boat show in Europe is finally here. After being forced to cancel the event last year, the marinas of La Croisette come to life again and are ready to showcase the many new products in the yachting world. All of the major players will exhibit, among them obviously Besenzoni, a company which has become synonymous with high quality and innovation in the design of high-tech, state-ofthe-art products for the nautical industry. First and foremost, the Italian company will be exhibiting its latest range of innovative BeElectric brand products. The new range, which already includes LaPasserella and LaScala Elettrica, uses an extremely simple electrical system and has been enhanced with stylish new features that use eco-friendly technology. The fully electric power supply that makes the latest Besenzoni products unique brings numerous advantages not only to the boats on which they are mounted but also to the environment. Firstly, the absence of a hydraulic power pack makes the systems quieter and the boats lighter. This allows to deliver a key benefit: less impact on the marine environment as a direct result of fuel reduction as well as reduced energy consumption on board.

Along with the new BeElectric series, Besenzoni will also exhibit its “traditional” range including products that are increasingly sophisticated and respond to the latest market requirements. The TL850 hydraulic system has been designed to facilitate the movement of the swim platform for the launch and recovery of water toys, small boats and jet skis. It makes this operation simpler and more efficient and enables the crew to optimise this technical phase and guarantee the boat owner the necessary peace of mind and safety on board. The movement is based on the pantograph and has a lifting capacity of 850 kg. The standard model of the TL series can lift up to 1200 kg. However, it can be customised to suit each customer’s requirements. The Series P 252 Carbon Stealth and P 253 Carbon Stealth Fly helm seats have a minimalist yet elegant design which blends in perfectly with our design solutions for a variety of different boats owing to the fact that they can be fully personalised and customised. In fact, they are available in various different colours, finishes, and stitching… Featuring LED lights around the perimeter, carbon fibre or fibreglass construction available in different colours, electric or fixed supports, they are the best sellers in the Fly helm seat category but are also perfect for placing inside the boat. Also on display will be the automatically

operated, telescopic PI 461Miss hydraulic external gangway, which is the most popular among the Besenzoni range as it is extremely light and multi-functional. The hydraulic movement system is operated via a remote or by a control panel attached to the wall and makes the lifting and lowering operations of the tender from and into the water extremely easy. The lifting capacity varies from model to model up to a maximum of 200 kg depending on the crane used for tenders and water toys. Next to it, is the PI 890 internal rotating gangway consisting of four telescopic sections complete with the carriage extension to bypass the step, is particularly suitable for installation on stern ladders. It is capable of rotating through 50 degrees to the right and to the left with an incline of 10° up/down: these characteristics make it the perfect gangway for boarding safely and easily from the marina. There is also a small step which moves automatically to make getting on board easy by avoiding any differences in height between the gangway and the first deck of the yacht. Besenzoni will be at the Cannes Yachting Festival, from 7 to 12 September 2021, PAN210 Besenzoni For over 50 years it has been serving and constantly assisting its customers in 90 countries, qualifying itself as one of the flagship companies of the Made in Italy worldwide. Its commercial network guarantees a consolidated international presence in 59 countries with 187 representative points. The seven collections gather over 170 different products. ______________________________________ Besenzoni Spa via Molere, 2, Sarnico (BG) info@besenzoni.it www.besenzoni.it

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COUNTDOWN TO A SAFE, SUCCESSFUL AND REALISTIC METSTRADE 2021 As one of the first global leisure marine shows to reopen its doors, METSTRADE 2021 promises to be a special moment. From 16 to 18 November, RAI Amsterdam will host the physical reunion of the industry after over 1,5 years of virtual meetings. METSTRADE 2021 will be a genuinely hybrid event including three full days of live broadcasts via the all-new METSTRADE TV. As conditions improve on a daily basis and vaccination rates soar across Europe, METSTRADE 2021 will benefit from the RAI’s industry-leading COVID-19 protocol for faceto-face meetings. “The main goal of RAI Amsterdam and our partner ICOMIA is to create a safe, successful and realistic gathering of the leisure marine industry,” says METSTRADE director Niels Klarenbeek. “The enormous appetite among exhibitors and visitors to come together again in Amsterdam has been both inspiring and humbling.” Klarenbeek is also encouraged by the large number of exhibitor applications, which has now topped the 1,300 mark. “We see hardly any changes in terms of participation from all across Europe and North America. Exhibitors from other markets are being very creative to ensure representation on the exhibition floor, underlining the fact that METSTRADE 2021 will be a truly global show again.” One-year floor plan As a consequence of the challenges caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, METSTRADE 2021 will be held at the Europa Complex (Hall 1-7, Europa Foyer & Elicium) of RAI Amsterdam. “We will have a one-year floor plan that will enable us to welcome almost as many exhibitors as the record-breaking 2019 show,” explains Klarenbeek. “A degree of reallocation was inevitable and exhibitors will start receiving their stand allocations in July.” The temporary layout ensures a safe and easyto-navigate trade show. It features a smart use of floor space and together with the stateof-the-art extension to Hall 5, completed in 2020, will ensure a first-class trade show in every respect. In addition to all the country pavilions, the specialised SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP), Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) and Construction Material Pavilion (CMP) have all been well accommodated. The Superyacht Forum will take place from 15 to 17 November

while other partners such as HISWA-RECRON, Global Marina Institute and NMEA also intend to organise events again at METSTRADE 2021. New: METSTRADE TV live The hybrid nature of the event will ensure a second stream of visitors have the opportunity to enjoy METSTRADE from their home or office via the METSTRADE Connect platform. This online participation will be significantly enhanced by the introduction of METSTRADE TV, broadcast live and on the internet from a special studio in Hall 6. Pernille La Lau, who successfully anchored the virtual METSTRADE event last December, will host a wide variety of programmes over the three days of the exhibition. These will include interviews with leading lights of the industry, expert panels discussing the latest developments and live reports from the exhibition floor. Crucially, METSTRADE TV will offer regular opportunities for interaction with the worldwide audience who can contribute questions that will be answered by experts on the ground in Amsterdam. The feed will also

be available on the devices of visitors at the show and broadcast on screens in the catering areas. A wealth of content will be created with ICOMIA, IBI, The Superyacht Group, Marina World magazine, Soundings Trade Only, Professional Boat Builder and the Water Revolution Foundation. The comprehensive programme will also feature the 30st DAME Awards Competition, a series of TechTalks, sustainability sessions and a retrospect of the Boat Builders Awards ceremony. Connections through METSTRADE Connect All attendees, in-person and online, will have access to the online METSTRADE Connect platform, which will include exhibitor profiles. In addition, they will be able to see who else is joining and easily make contact with them, including prior to and after the event. The algorithms behind the Connect platform will make recommendations based on that professional profile. METSTRADE Connect also allows the attendees to make a personalised agenda, set up appointments and enjoy a livestream of METSTRADE TV. “Taken as a whole, all these innovative tools and content will ensure exhibitors and visitors alike gain maximum efficiency from their visit to Amsterdam,” adds Klarenbeek. “There is a tangible desire within the industry to meet inperson and discuss issues they’ve experienced such as disrupted supply chains. We know the audience requires the proper tools to make the most of their trip and both the RAI and the METSTRADE team are doing everything in their power to deliver them.” Safe and secure While external developments in terms of the pandemic are moving in the right direction, this year’s show will be organised in accordance with RAI’s stringent COVID-19 Protocol. “As a venue the RAI is ready to work with the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate (DCC),” concludes Klarenbeek. “This will ensure RAI Amsterdam is a safe venue and that METSTRADE 2021 is a successful and pleasurable experience for the many thousands of exhibitors and visitors.”

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LÜRSSEN PRESENTS PROJECT 13800 AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 2021

Name: Loa: Beam: Builder: Exterior Designer: Interior Designer:

Project 13800 55.50 m / 182’1’’ 10,20 m / 33’5’’ Lürssen Bannenberg & Rowell Bannenberg & Rowell

Lürssen is delighted to reveal that they will be displaying the latest delivery from the yard at the Monaco Yacht Show this year. Project 13800 will be delivered during this summer and will have her world debut at the show. The designer, Bannenberg & Rowell, gave

Project 13800 her very distinctive lines. A fearless use of colours and textures as well as museum quality interior furniture pieces underline the approach of tremendous attention to detail – not only in the interior spaces but also in the technical areas. The experienced owners had a clear idea of what their needs for their lifestyle are. A customized engineered yacht at 56 metres. Lürssen is known for manufacturing the largest yachts in the world but is also actively targeting projects in the 55 to 75 metre range. Project 13800 is a first step in reestablishing the brand

as a serious proposition for yachts in that size bracket as well. Sales director Michael Breman comments: „We are hopeful that the revamped show concept of the Monaco Yacht Show will be a success and that we will have the opportunity to engage with many new build customers.” ______________________________________ Lürssen Yachts yachts@lurssen.com www.lurssen.com

MORE SAN LORENZO SUCCESS The sartorial approach of Sanlorenzo and its ability to create iconic models with interiors designed and built to measure to respond to the requests, desires and lifestyles of clients, in a perspective of advanced customization based on in-depth knowledge of all markets and their representative values, have allowed the company to achieve international success as the world’s leading single-brand in the production of yachts and superyachts.

Sanlorenzo Superyacht confirms its success on the Asian market with the sale of the 7th 52Steel unit completed by Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, which since 2015 has been the ambassador of the brand’s philosophy. The new 52Steel, which will be completed in the summer of 2022 and immediately delivered to Asia, was sold by the Singapore flagship office, which opened last year in the prestigious and exclusive Sentosa Cove marina. “This sale represents a significant milestone for

all parties involved with the 52Steel being the largest Sanlorenzo sold in Asia to date”, says Nick Stratton, Sanlorenzo Asia Sales Manager. “This proves, once again, the growing importance of this region on the superyacht scene. With two Sanlorenzo superyachts already delivered to Asia this year and two more under construction, our team are hard at work and committed to delivering excellence to our trusting owners. New models, including the much talked about X-SPACE, will only help to strengthen Sanlorenzo’s presence in Asia even further.

A model with a length of 52 meters, five decks and tonnage below 500GT, the 52Steel combines innovation and the highest levels of personalization with the unique ability of Sanlorenzo to break with standard schemes while always remaining instantly recognizable thanks to inimitable, refined external lines of timeless elegance, featuring rows of large windows along the hull that reinforce the connection with the sea. As a model that has received many important prizes and honors over the years, the 52steel offers a revolutionary aft zone where the swimming pool with a transparent base on the main deck allows light to enter the spaces below - a large floodable garage area that can be converted as a beach club, expanded thanks to folding terraces - to create an almost surreal effect. The ample interiors house up to 12 guests in five cabins: an owner’s suite, two double cabins and two with twin beds.

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FAR SOUNDER – CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF 3D FORWARD LOOKING SONAR INNOVATION WITH THE ARGOS 350 NOW AVAILABLE FOR 18-40M+ YACHTS

This is an exciting year indeed for those clever folks at FarSounder as they reach their 20th anniversary of the innovation and creation of their specialised 3D Forward Looking Sonar systems. Having a great highly skilled team who are passionate about protecting not only the vessels and crew who sail our oceans but also the oceans themselves, their achievements to date are most definitely something to celebrate. Being specialists in navigational equipment for vessels, their biggest motivation was to help avoid accidents at sea which can often result in loss of life and polluting oil spills. Most of us will recall the widely reported disastrous oil spill that was seen in the Indian Ocean surrounding Mauritius in 2020 due to a tanker hitting a coral reef. Then there was the evacuation of an expedition ship on a cruise in the Canadian Arctic in 2018 which ended with the helmsman needing to steer by hand as the autopilot was rendered ineffective, resulting in substantial damage to the ship’s hull. With FarSounder already having a strong presence in the exploration cruise ship market, this accident could have been avoided if they had been using Far Sounder’s 3D technology. But there are also many smaller accidents and fuel spills from pleasure vessels that also create additional damage to the environment and risk to life. FarSounder have therefore developed three

main navigation products: the Argos 1000 system which is able to detect any hazards up to 1000m ahead at speeds up to 25 knots, allowing large vessels plenty of scope to change course and avoid potential hazards; the Argos 500 which offers forward detection ranges of 500m at speeds up to 20 knots; and most recently, the exciting release of their latest version - the Argos 350. This lighter version is perfect for mid-size yachts of 1840+ metres and has a 350m forward detection range at operational speeds up to 18 knots. All three versions have a maximum depth reading of 50 metres – this all adds up to pretty impressive stuff! The possibilities that the Argos 350 brings to the Superyacht market are numerous, and not least from an environmental point of view as it will allow for safe exploration of coastlines and exclusive waters, making your trip a more memorable one. It offers greater adventures without posing a threat to marine life, including precious coral reefs and other marine flora and fauna. The Argos 350 will also help to identify the perfect diving site, plentiful fishing areas and safe anchorage points, whilst at the same time enabling you to avoid any potential dangers such as shallow wrecks, pinnacles or hazardous debris. As with the other two models, the Argos 350 allows for easy, fixed installation but this version has a more compact and lighter

transducer, therefore weighing in at a lighter price. It also offers the additional option of being connected to a hoist in a 10” diameter sea chest. It includes FarSounder’s signature 3D operational software which displays realtime data not only in colour-coded 3D but also as an overlay on a nautical chart format using Windows 10 operating system. Add to that the very useful function of Local History Mapping™ (LHM) that updates with every ping to create a map of exactly where you have been, this makes the FarSounder Argos 350 a must-have on any environment and safety conscious Superyacht. So, as you can see, 2021 is certainly an anniversary year to shout about for the forward-thinking crew at FarSounder and their fantastic achievements in the field of nautical navigation. They have advanced at a rate of knots since their first international innovation award back in 2005, with many others since and in my view, there could well be another on the horizon in the wonderful world of Superyachts! ______________________________________ Far Sounder www.farsounder.com By Lisa Thompson textperfect@outlook.com

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AMELS REFIT ´HERE COMES THE SUN´ UNVEILED

A year after arriving at Amels and Damen Yachting shipyard in the Netherlands, the Amels refit HERE COMES THE SUN has been successfully launched following a large scale rebuild. In a milestone moment for the largest Amels delivered to date, the now 89-metre HERE COMES THE SUN unveiled her stunning new colour scheme and extended length. Originally delivered in 2017, the Tim Heywood designed HERE COMES THE SUN returned to Amels and Damen Yachting in 2020 under new ownership for an extensive refit. Not only has she undergone a full respray with colour change, there have been a number of significant design modifications. These include an extended Sun Deck aft now with helicopter landing area, extended Bridge Deck Aft

accommodation to allow for 2 VIP suites with exterior balconies and alterations to a number of deck and interior areas and layouts. The 6-metre extension to the Main Deck Aft also provides a larger beach club, spa facilities and a large 7-metre swimming pool. Damen Yachting Project Manager Sander Peters, has worked closely with the Captain and Owner’s team during the refit. “A rebuild of this scale and complexity has required a very dynamic approach and good, open communication has been key. The Captain and Owner’s team’s operational approach has been a big contributing factor to the progress of this time critical project. Seeing her head back outside for the first since all the works started is a wonderful moment, achieved by the teamwork of all those involved.” The refit of HERE COMES THE SUN is an excellent example of the real value in returning to the original builder. The engineering and production teams’ knowledge of the yacht from the build has been key for a rebuild of this scale. The strength of the Damen Shipyards Group resources and experience has also played its part having been tapped into for the fabrication of the Main Deck aft section. And for the refit design and naval architecture, the

Owner appointed the yard’s original partner for the naval architecture, Azure Yacht Design, to re-pen this iconic Amels from 83 to 89 metres. Damen Yachting Sales Manager Michel Coens explains what this refit launch means to the shipyard. “Welcoming any of the fleet back to the yard is always done with pride but for HERE COMES THE SUN, it’s runs even deeper. She represents the first step back towards full custom and bigger projects. Many of the same craftsmen and women who were meticulously involved in the original build have been working on her during this refit, remoulding and reshaping her into the new masterpiece she is set to become. Her launch is a very proud moment Her additional length and brand new colour are stunning and we look forward to the final stages of the refit now coming together for delivery to her Owner later this summer.” ______________________________________ Sarah Flavell Press Officer, Amels and Damen Yachting arah.flavell@damenyachting.com

DYT: GENOA FT LAUDERDALE OCTOBER 2021

Tivat – October 2021 Palma de Mallorca – October 2021 Ft Lauderdale – October 2021 St Thomas – November 2021 Genoa – November 2021 Palma de Mallorca – November 2021 Martinique – November 2021 Ft Lauderdale – November 2021 ________________________________ Susanne@yacht-transport.com

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SANLORENZO SUPERYACHT ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF THE SECOND UNIT OF THE 57STEEL together with Studio Zuccon International Project, to create a vessel with functional and lifestyle features normally found on boats of larger sizes, capable, at the same time, of maintaining a perfect balance between volumes and proportions. This objective was achieved by creating an innovative layout that alters the traditional balance on board: the wheelhouse area, normally forward of the upper deck, has been relocated to an additional deck - a real bridge deck as on the larger yachts - thus making it possible to utilise the upper deck in a different way. This is where the owner's cabin is located, a 54 sqm space overlooking the very large Owner Deck, a private deck from which to enjoy an exclusive view of the sea’s infinity.

A superyacht of extraordinary dimensions, with indoor and outdoor spaces never seen before on models of this size, and innovative functional features, the new 57Steel, which has recently become part of the Sanlorenzo fleet, once again conquers the market with the sale of its second unit, in collaboration with the French broker Fraser. Due for delivery in June 2023, the new 56.70 metre superyacht with 5 decks and a tonnage of 1050 GT, will bear the signature of Studio Zuccon International Project, for the exteriors, and Piero Lissoni for the interiors of this second unit. This model reconfirms Sanlorenzo's innate

ability to explore new concepts of liveability on board, always looking to the future and capturing the evolution of the lifestyles of the owners. One example is the possibility of equipping this model with a hybrid diesel/ electric engine system. A superyacht with a straight bow, which gives her great character, and with contemporary lines of extremely clean form that draw their strength from Sanlorenzo's stylistic heritage, the 57Steel is a skilful balancing act between content and container. An ambitious project, the result of an intense path of typological experimentation, carried out by the shipyard

The new layout has also made it possible to create a spacious full-beam VIP cabin forward of the main deck that can be used as a second owner's cabin. One of the features most appreciated of the 57Steel is the extraordinary 110 sqm beach area, created by opening hatches on three sides which become small beaches on the water's edge, illuminated by the transparentbottomed swimming pool on the main deck, and the decision to place the garage at the bow, which has made it possible to create a large space equipped to accommodate tenders of up to 7.5 metres and numerous toys. With two units sold and two more under construction, the new 57Steel aims to become one of the new stars of the Sanlorenzo range.

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ROYAL HUISMAN’S PHI IS READY TO SHINE

One of this year’s highlights is the launch of the 58.5m / 192ft motoryacht PHI at Royal Huisman’s newbuild facility in Vollenhove, The Netherlands. Developed and constructed below 500GT, PHI is by far the longest motoryacht in this category, based on current Classification rules. PHI is a magnificently sensuous motor yacht from the drawing board of Cor D. Rover, who has based the general concept, exterior design and interior layout on many in-depth conversations with the owner over a period of years. Relating inside and outside to the ”sectio divina” or the Golden Ratio, PHI is the formula that governs the continuation of dimensions and shapes in natural proportions throughout the design. The PHI philosophy and deck levels are subsequently focused on three themes: the galaxy, the ocean surface and the underwater world. PHI’s (still mostly secret!) interior design and styling are defined by the London-based studio Lawson Robb. Her naval architecture is by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. Their specially developed Fast Displacement XL hull form allows this yacht to be long and sleek, yet still remain under the 500 GT mark.

Within the superyacht sector PHI’s fine – and therefore very fuel-efficient – hull lines, together with her very low profile, are considered to be a great challenge to engineer and build. But with its immense experience and track record of innovation in delivering over thirty low-profile and award-winning custom sailing superyachts, Royal Huisman and is not remotely intimidated by such projects. As Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman explains: “Just take a look at our two current motoryacht projects: project 403, PHI, and project 406, a unique 52m / 171ft sportfish yacht that will become the largest of its kind in the world. The individual aspirations and challenges of each of these projects were seen to be well outside the comfort zone by some yards. With the benefit of expert advice, each of these owners brought their highly distinctive individual projects to Royal Huisman, where fresh opportunities for creative problem-solving and innovation were enthusiastically welcomed. So what gives us so much confidence in Royal Huisman’s capability to build exceptional motoryachts? Here are two good examples of the ‘edge’ Royal Huisman has to offer. First, the expertise we have acquired from our

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unrivalled 55 years’ experience in aluminium construction. This enables us to maximise performance and efficiency through compact, lightweight and high strength engineering. Second, our ability to design and install complex operational systems in restricted volume hull areas provides the owner with more net space for amenities and further increases efficiency. Add to that a can-do mentality, seeking to optimize and enhance the ideas of the owner, their architects and designers, rather than trying to persuade them to scale back their ambitions to what the shipyard is accustomed to delivering. We think that’s a pretty good combination!” PHI is scheduled for delivery later this year and will be supported by a matching 36m / 118ft shadow vessel (also designed by the same designers and constructed at Alia Yachts). Without doubt, both PHI and her fleet will leave a lasting impression… ______________________________________ Photos by Tom van Oossanen

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THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 2021 In two months, the Monaco Yacht Show will return to the quays of Port Hercule and will unveil another outstanding fleet of superyachts on display for purchase or charter by the leading names in the yachting industry. List of superyachts: • Superyachts and megayachts from 22 to 95 metres • 37 new deliveries to make their world debut • 49 metres of average length • A longer list with additional superyachts by the show This list should be longer by September 22, the opening day of the show, with the participation of other stunning luxury vessels that brokers will confirm in the coming weeks. Tatiana

Today (as of July 26, 2021), among the sixty or so superyachts published online, 37 are 2021 new deliveries unveiled by their builders in Monaco. Among them, 4 new models of more than 70m in length: The megayacht Viva, from the Dutch shipyard Feadship, is announced as the largest new build of the 2021 edition with her impressive 94 metres and – key environmental feature her hybrid propulsion system, as required by her owner. The MYS will also display Tatiana by Bilgin Yachts (80 metres). The project is as simple as audacious: Tatiana is the first of a series of 3 superyachts under construction, which characterizes the Turkish builder’s ambition to join the world's elite of yacht builders. Rossinavi will exhibit the largest construction in its history with ice explorer Polaris, ice explorer of 70.2 metres. The Italian large vessel is aptly named, as she can travel all seas, even in the most extreme polar regions!

Viva (photo above and below) | Photo credit Feadship

These launches will join the 9 megayachts over 70m that will be showcased this year. For the moment, it is Kismet (95m, 2014, Lürssen) that will be the largest megayacht on exhibit at the 2021 MYS. The award-winning megayacht designed by Espen Oeino (exterior) and Reymond Langton (interior), will be exhibited by the US broker Moran Yacht & Ship with a selling price of €169 million. A range of superyachts for all tastes! Private owners wishing to change their yachts - or to purchase a new one! -, charterers or new hedonists tempted by a first superyacht experience, all will be seduced by the varied collection of large yachts on display in Port Hercule this year: vessels ranging from 22 to 95 metres, among which a luxury catamaran, five sailing yachts (exhibited in the brand new "Sailing Yacht Area" on Quai l'Hirondelle) and a wide selection of motoryachts with an average size of 49 metres!

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EXPLORE CAPTIVATING CROATIA ON THE SPECTACULAR ANDIAMO I

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Graceful like a white swan, the Sanlorenzo SL106 Andiamo I rests majestically in the pristine waters of the Adriatic. A glorious beauty, all sleek and elegant, she truly is a sight to behold. In the words of Charles Simonyi - “Yachts are the closest a commoner can get to sovereignty.” And this is something you could experience firsthand aboard the magnificent Andiamo I. With over 32 m in length, this beauty boasts an exquisite lounge on the main deck aft, a folding balcony that opens out onto the sea, and a state-of-the-art sliding swimming platform.

With a sprawling exterior deck and an intimate interior setting, Andiamo I exudes a contemporary elegance that is distinctive and personal. With a main deck master suite, two VIP staterooms, and two twin-sharing cabins, this unmistakably Italian superyacht can carry up to 10 passengers. And, that’s not all Andiamo I has to offer. Apart from her signature blend of comfort and luxury, there is something even for the water sports enthusiast. The yacht comes equipped with a jetski and towable toys, two seabobs, two paddleboards, a wakeboard, and snorkeling gear. You’ll also find fishing

equipment if a spot of angling is what you’re looking for. This haven on the seas offers a bespoke experience with its plethora of services, including a sophisticated dining experience: the on board chef is one of Croatia’s rising culinary stars. Helmed by world class Captain Tomislav and his five-member crew, the Andiamo I will give you the experience of a lifetime. A good customercrew relationship is what makes the yachting experience exceptional, and nowhere is this truer than on Andiamo I.

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Dinaric Mountain Range, running close to Croatia’s pebbly white shores is a sight for sore eyes. And as if in a final flourish, Croatia’s meditative lakes await, serene and calm in their natural glory. All this natural bounty wrapped in the warmest quilt of Croatian hospitality.

Because the country is an endearing embodiment of Mediterranean splendor and among the world’s most romantic places to travel to. Its balmy weather, crystal waters, and silver sands will render you speechless. But even after you’ve filled your picture book with memories of this Adriatic jewel, this little country with its spectacular rocky coast will surprise you with more. The magnificent

The best way to embark on a Croatian adventure is to sail around the island-studded coastline. Captain recommends the Krka National Park located by the Krka River in Southern Croatia, the Kornati Islands National Park, and Biševo Island. Biševo - the smallest island of the archipelago, stands out because of its famous Blue Grotto, a.k.a The Blue Cave which gets filled with a luminous blue

Set sail and come away on an adventure with Andiamo I and her skilled crew. Explore the breathtaking waters of the Adriatic Sea and the shorelines of the beautiful land of Croatia.

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light every afternoon as the sun rays enter it through an underwater opening. Book a charter trip on the Andiamo I and prepare for a trip of a lifetime with Captain Tomislav and his team. Set sail on the crystal waters of the Adriatic Sea as the vast horizons beckon and the azure sky above opens its arms in a warm welcome. ______________________________________ Boatsters Black black@boatsters.com (+34) 87 118 00 20 Avinguda de Joan Miró, 327 Local 2. Palma

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LIFE, LOVES AND YACHTING: AN INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN MALCOLM KELLIHER ON AZZURA II

Celebrating his eleventh summer season on AZZURRA II, Captain Malcolm Kelliher is looking forward to being on board the Ocean Independence flagship during the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Opening up about life as a captain, whilst reflecting on his experience in the industry, Malcolm reveals some fascinating insights. Built in 1988 by CRN, 48m AZZURRA II has been maintained in immaculate condition thanks to a knowledgeable owner and a similarly meticulous approach from her crew. Captain Malcolm clearly has great respect for the yacht, "She is an excellent, sea-kindly vessel, and a very manoeuvrable yacht indeed," he states. "At just under 50m and 500 tons, it helps to avoid a lot of bureaucracy such as port state security and pilotage – plus we can gain unhindered access to bays like Villefranche." Another advantage, and relatively unusual for a yacht of her size, is the crew of 12 – certainly a proven benefit in providing large yacht service standards to both the owner and charter guests. One of the forerunners to showcase floor-toceiling windows in her full-width sky lounge, this popular design concept by Gerhard Gilgenast is widely seen today as a soughtafter feature on newer yachts. "The overall

feel of the yacht is light, airy and extremely spacious. The Owner's suite has a number of large windows that flood the interior with light, providing a really lovely ambience," enthuses Malcolm. "Having the RIB tender and Waverunners stowed on the aft deck permits space for four expansive guest staterooms that boast dimensions more akin to those found on a 55m+ yacht. Additionally, the vast sun deck with Jacuzzi, sun beds, shaded zone, alfresco dining, bar and observation seating is pretty exclusive and a real hub for guests on board." In her thirty third year, maintenance of AZZURRA II has most definitely been a regular feature, with vigorous annual updates and additions. "Her 'vital organs' are very recent,” Malcom advises. Indeed, her extensive programme has seen the main engines replaced, electric zero-speed stabilizers and watermakers added and, in order to increase capacity to 12 guests, Pullman berths were added in 2015. This has been followed by A/C chillers & galley/pantry, shore power converters and KA & KV Satellite Transceivers & 4G Communications Equipment during 2019. Malcolm is quick to comment on the fact that, "she is technically a very new yacht, despite her age on paper". While maintaining a yacht such as this in top condition, Malcolm explains that the challenge

of budget management is always of primary concern. However, thanks to such an extensive programme, they also reap the benefits. "The reward comes from never having a single day cancelled through breakdown in 11 years and 60,000 miles of navigation," he concludes, seemingly a feat that many yachts will not be able to stake claim to. With a core crew that have been on board for between 5 and 24 years, the AZZURRA II team also recruits and trains junior crew each season. Malcolm explains that it is important to have a mix of skill sets to remain adaptable when catering for different requirements or nationalities of guests. "I always seek differing nationalities and currently have 10 crew speaking 17 languages. It is like the United Nations on board!" A keen advocate to encourage growth within the industry, Malcom notes that many captains of large yachts today have in fact worked under his tutelage during one of his commands over the last 40 years. He comments that he does know a few female captains, though they seem to be relatively scarce still in the industry. "It is surprising that it is not more common," he states, "In all walks of life today it is normal to see women in a previously male-dominated environment. In F1 we see women in the pit

crews, there are numerous female airline pilots and women officers are more common now in the Merchant Navy. It should follow that we see more female yacht captains." Who knows, perhaps some of his crew will be keen to progress their careers with encouragement and guidance. Striving to provide the very best experience on board, it can sometimes be difficult to gauge expectations with just a short period of time for crew to get to know the guests, "Depending upon the guests and the program, we tend to offer all the water toys as soon as possible, so we can see which they enjoy the most. Usually, the charter agents do an excellent job in extracting information from the charterers prior to boarding, so we have a heads-up on what to expect. It is rare that we cannot meet their expectations." Praising the combination of a well-equipped yacht and his versatile team, Malcolm continues "As a former hotel manager, I derive great pleasure from seeing my guests depart totally satisfied - and I also enjoy having a great crew working well together as a team. We are equally at home wearing out kids with water sports (to allow their parents to relax on board) as we are providing formal fine-dining on superbly decorated tables with magnificent Mediterranean dishes from our Italian chef." Regarding the cruising plans for AZZURRA II, the question remains, does he have a favourite destination? "That is hard to answer. I love most places that I go to and what I really love is to go back to places I have not seen for a number of years. I dream of returning to Croatia & Montenegro, but this depends upon future plans," Malcolm confirms. He is equally coy at keeping any notable treasures under his belt. "I tend not to publicise any secret spots as they will be secrets no longer! I love to show guests historical sites like a dry river in the South of Ithaca where Ulysses climbed up after returning home from 10 years at Troy, or the monastery on the Iles de Lerins off Cannes where St. Patrick is rumoured to have studied." He is however happy to share a firm favourite that is a particular standout. "The very simple but excellent family-run Ristorante da Adolfo is located on a stony beach just below the Hotel Il San Pietro di Positano. It opened in 1966 and can only be reached only by boat. It is very much opposite the formality found in the neighbouring hotel and every guest I ever brought there falls in love with the place." A

great tip indeed to discover true local flavour and a genuine Italian experience. During the Monaco Yacht Show 2021, AZZURRA II will be the main hub for Ocean Independence and Credit Suisse, as well as entertaining potential purchasers on board. "It will be nice to show AZZURRA II off," the captain enthuses. "The last time she was properly inspected at a busy event was at the very successful Genoa Show in 2011! It will of course be nice to welcome people on board again after all the cancelled shows and events due to the pandemic. In fact, I last attended MYS with a yacht in 2008 and as a visitor in 2016, so it will be good to return again." Having endured frustrating times with the cancellation of the 2020 charter season due to the pandemic, during which time AZZURRA II remained in Bodrum, Turkey, Malcolm is happy to report that the crew have bounced back and are full of enthusiasm for future events. "It has taken a little time to get into our usual rhythm, but it is a great feeling to be back and close to normality." Despite the enforced downtime in Turkey, Malcolm was unable to indulge his passion for classic cars, having been separated for two years from his beloved 1960 Triumph TR3A that remains in Mallorca, wistfully adding, "Maybe later this year I can do a tour of Andalucía & Morocco." Let's hope he gets the opportunity to be reunited with his wheels and enjoy some well-deserved road trips on terra firma. Company 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. ______________________________________ Ocean Independence Amanda Thibaut Media & PR Manager amanda@ocyachts.com (+44) 1273 831010 www.oceanindependence.com

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THE GRAPE ESCAPE SAMPLE MALLORCA’S LIQUID RICHES ON A WINE TASTING TOUR

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Wine lovers, rejoice: with over 70 bodegas from which to choose, Mallorca is heaven for oenophiles who want to sample the island’s exquisite liquid riches. From Can Vidalet in Mallorca’s north to Son Puig in the west, winemakers from all corners of the island have opened their cellar doors to visitors for tours and tastings. Here, we’ll give you four tasty reasons to raise a glass to Mallorca, the Mediterranean’s most underrated destination for wine enthusiasts. September marks the start of the harvest on Mallorca so there’s never been a better time, than right about now, to plan your grape escape. José L. Ferrer Wine Cellar, Binissalem Founded in 1931, José L. Ferrer Wine Cellar is Mallorca’s largest winery. Lush vineyards produce wines which have won everything from a gold medal at the Berliner Wein Trophy to silver at Spain’s Bacchus International Wine Competition. On a tour, you’ll get to sample four or five premium wines alongside local

enotourists, and anyone else interested in learning more about the intricacies of winemaking. The wines, made from local grapes, like Mantonegro, Callet and Moll, and foreign varieties, are accompanied by Quelitas (typical Majorcan crackers), Mahon cheese and organic grape jam. Son Sureda Ric, Manacor Son Sureda Ric is a must-visit for history and wine buffs alike. Its charming medieval building oozes character and sits among vines laden with plump Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot and Callet organic grapes. Visits are private: it’s only you, your friends, and the winemaker and include an insider peek at the vineyards, farm and family residence. You are encouraged to ask absolutely anything you fancy, whether you’re keen to hear about the ground’s 15-century history or family’s rigorous taste test. Of course, there’s plenty of opportunity to taste the bodega’s ecological wine, not to mention exclusive samples from the family’s private collection.

Bodegas Can Vidalet, Pollença Bodegas Can Vidalet enjoys a jaw-dropping location at the eastern end of the Serra de Tramuntana and produces organic wine using the Cordon de Royat method. The artisan winemakers offer guided tours through their vineyards and winery, including a talk on the bodegas’ history and philosophy. Afterwards, you’ll be able to sniff, sip and slurp the cellar’s youngest wines: Blanc de Negres, Blanc de Blancs and one of their Crianza wines (Ses Pedres or So de Xiprer). Traditional Mallorcan tapas perfectly accompany the wines, as do dramatic mountain views. Bodegas Son Puig, Puigpunyent Bodegas Son Puig, a family business, is one of the most idyllic wineries on Mallorca and the perfect vineyard to visit with wine-loving friends and relatives. In fact, the winery’s setting alone is worth the trip. Pretty Puigpunyent sits on the slopes of the Tramuntana mountain range and is surrounded by pine and oak woodland, almond and carob groves. A Bodegas Son Puig’s

Above 2 photos & photo below: Son Sureda Ric by Tyson Sadlo

tour covers all the bases: you’ll be treated to a variety of delicious wines, sweeping country views and the unsurpassable experience of learning about an age-old trade and practice. ______________________________________ Photography courtesy of Son Sureda Ric and Bodegas Son Puig. As a boutique charter agency, we can offer a personalized service and smooth negotiation process. To put it in a nutshell, we're great at doing big things with less. Captains keen to hear about our various management options or owners wanting to know more about the benefits of putting their yacht on the charter market are invited to get in touch via phone / email or to drop into our Palma office. www.snsyachtcharter.com stephanie@snsyachtcharter.com

Above 2 photos: Son Puig

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA order, but a poor spinnaker hoist saw fuego drop to second behind Heaven Sent. Spanish Fly came alongside but couldn’t get past and a poor gybe dropped them back. The top three finished within 5 seconds – again in the same sequence. Race four saw the wind come back a little, to the east and 6-8 knots. Course 4 was set – this being the wiggly course plus an up and down. Everybody was late on the start, but fuego made it to the top first by a hundred metres. At the bottom, Heaven Sent gybed inside fuego and tacked out, whilst fuego stayed left and made it to the top ahead – keeping this lead to the finish, with Dragonfly taking third. 10 July – fuego Trophy 1 – Pollença We sail this series every year, organised and sponsored by John and Stephen – of fuego fatuo, hence the name! Instead of the normal long coastal or up and down courses, we set a diamond shaped course with a beat just under half a mile. This allows us to set left or righthanded “Olympic triangles”, as well as a wiggly course which goes up the beat, down to the left wing, then a tight reach to the right wing and down again to the finish. Lots of spinnaker work and boat handling! We also use a very short start line, so you must get that right too… We aim for each race to be around 30 minutes, to get in 5 or 6 races each afternoon. Another quirk of the series is that there are two discards – a “normal” worst result discard after 10 or more races, but also after 5 races have been sailed, the best result must be discarded. This is to reward consistent performers. Day 1 saw six boats join the fleet, with a brisk 10-12 knots from around the east. The first race – a port around Olympic triangle – set off with the wind slightly east of north-east, favouring the right side of the course. Affrayd Knot saw this and tacked immediately off the line but went too far and sailed out of the best wind. The rest of the fleet had gone left, and then coming back to the favoured side, and arriving at the top ahead of them. David Miles was sailing the newly refurbished Heaven Sent, and led from here on, followed home by fuego fatuo and Spanish Fly. On the second start we set the wiggly course – the wind was the same, and only one boat went to the left. Nevertheless, the wind was swinging, and fuego had to luff up and shoot the windward mark behind Heaven Sent and just ahead of Spanish Fly. On the tight reach across the course between the two wings, Heaven Sent dropped their spinnaker, whilst fuego kept theirs and were catching all the way. At the wing, they tried for an inside gybe, but the spinnaker got caught and they couldn’t pass. Another 1-2-3 for Heaven Sent, fuego and Spanish Fly. Third race was a starboard round Olympic triangle, with the wind dropping and veering south, making the right side even more favoured. fuego, Heaven Sent and Spanish Fly all saw this and went for port tack starts on the pin. They held arrived at the top in this

The last race of the day saw fading winds of 3-5 knots, with a little more wind to the right – so we again set the starboard triangle. Bias on the line allowed fuego to push Heaven Sent up at the start, and to the wrong side. Things got worse when they then caught the buoy’s line in their rudder and started last. This actually came out to their advantage, as the wind swung, allowing them to sail to the top on a single tack, and arrive only just behind fuego and ahead of Spanish Fly. The next leg had become a run, followed by a very tight reach – so much so that the leg became a fetch with no spinnaker. Finishing places were as at the top mark. After the mandatory discard of best result, Heaven Sent finished the day first on 6 points, followed by fuego on 7 and Spanish Fly 13. 17 July – fuego Trophy 2 – Pollença Ffuga and Wight Flyer joined for the second day, replacing Triffid and Dragonfly. We set the wiggly course, in 3-7 knots, backing from east to north. Ffuga started on port, but this didn’t pay off so Heaven Sent and fuego got to the top first. The last leg turned into a fetch and Wight Flyer came in third behind the other two. For race 2 we rotated the course anti-clockwise, moving the start to the previous number 4 mark, and setting a starboard triangle. fuego led at the top but held their spinnaker too long on the downwind leg, and were passed by Heaven Sent, finishing ahead of ffuga. The third race was again the wiggly course, with all boats starting well. fuego got there first pursued by Wight Flyer and Ffuga. By the second wing mark, Wight Flyer had passed and set off down the last leg – now a run due to the wind shift. fuego saw the shift and had moved to the correct side of the course, gybing early and finishing ahead of Heaven Sent and Spanish Fly. The final race started with almost no wind, what little there was coming from north or northwest, so another starboard triangle was set. fuego again got to the top first, ahead of Wight Flyer and Ffuga. Coming to the finish, Ffuga stayed higher and passed to finish second. Only nine races having been sailed, there was not yet a second discard, so feugo now led on

13 points, Heaven Sent 14 and Spanish Fly 29. 24 July – fuego Trophy 3– Pollença Only four boats made it for the final day, with Flying High joining whilst fuego was unable to sail. We started with the wiggly course in an 8-12 knot northerly. After a good start all boats went left with Wight Flyer beating Flying High to the top. On the reach, Flying High dropped their spinnaker, but lost out and had to rehoist, finishing second ahead of Heaven Sent. Race two set off in the same conditions, on a starboard triangle. Affrayd Knot got caught up at the start and was pushed out by Heaven Sent who got to the top behind Flying High. The wing mark had started drifting, but all got around close together, with Wight Flyer coming home third. After repositioning the wing, we set off in reduced 6-20 knot wind, on the wiggly course. Wight Flyer reached the top first and had a great battle with Flying High on the next two spinnaker reaches. At the righthand wing, they kept their spinnaker whilst Flying High dropped and passed to windward, finishing first. The wind was starting to drop for the fourth start, so we decided on one longer race, setting course 4. With a port tack bias on the line, Wight Flyer tacked on the gun but misjudged things, fouling Heaven Sent and taking a penalty. Flying High led at the top and kept this for the rest of the race. Wight Flyer slowly reeled in the others, and on the last mark split to the left side, which paid off as they found more wind and pulled back to second, ahead of Heaven Sent. In the end, thirteen races were sailed, so both discards kicked in, giving the series to Heaven Sent with 21 points, Affray Knot 57 for second and Spanish Fly with 59 in third. 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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September is lining up to be a busy month for regattas despite the continuing travel restrictions and uncertainty. Many of these events are back from a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic so let’s pray for a month of “smooth sailing” and make sure to add these iconic events to your September sailing calendar! LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, now in its 40th year, is due to take place from the 25th of September – 9th October despite the current uncertainty around travel restrictions. The event was one of the few that did manage to go ahead in 2020 which is a good sign for the competitors who have a strong desire to sail. Organisers are keen to stress that the safety of the competitors, the organization team and the sponsors is paramount. More than 250 sailboats are expected to participate with all starts and race finishes being in front of the sea wall off the port of Saint-Tropez. This year will see the introduction of the new two-week format of the event. The first week, from Saturday 25 September to Saturday 2 October will be dedicated to the classic sailing yachts. Grands Tradition category has no less than 12 entries sporting the most spectacular Gaff and Marconi rigs: schooners, ketches, cutters and yawls. Ones to watch include the magnificent red, navy blue and green hulls of the three American P Class, Chips, Corinthian and Olympian. They always provide a great

spectacle as the competition is fierce and tight between them. The modern yacht fleet is equally keen to be on the water. In IRC B, the title will be hotly disputed between maestros such as the 47-foot Pretexte, second last year in the hands of SailGP circuit champion Billy Besson, or Alain Monnier’s Ecbatane driven by Jean-Paul Mouren. The new format will start from Sunday 3 until Saturday 9 October when Saint-Tropez port will be exclusively reserved for a fleet of around 50 modern giants for the second part: Les Voiles Maxi Yachts. On the water, the jousting between these giants will be brought to life by Cubed, Green Eyes, Ryokan 2, Rose, and defending champion, Lyra 88. It will also feature previous YCCS Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta entrants Magic Carpet, Y3K and Leopard 3. The superyacht community will be keen for this famous gathering of modern and classic sailing yachts to go ahead and to mark the close of a successful regatta season in another year of challenging circumstances. Les Voiles d’Antibes For many classic sailing yacht owners, this popular gathering represents the first major event of the Mediterranean season, hosting some of the most beautiful traditional yachts in the world. Due to the pandemic this year Les Voiles d'Antibes will take place from 15 to 19 September 2021 at the South Mole of Port

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Vauban instead of the first week in June. Appreciated for the quality of its regattas (Match-Race for the metric class and coastal courses, along the 23 km of coastline between the bays of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins for the other classes) and for the camaraderie and conviviality back in port. Les Voiles d'Antibes is undoubtedly one of the flagship events of the Mediterranean circuit with a very loyal following, participants this year include longstanding competitors Outlaw and Tuiga. The event is organised around the vibrant hub of the regatta village hosting exhibitions and animations on the themes of the sea and the environment, cocktails, concerts and parades the ‘Village des Voiles’ and Port Vauban and will mark the start of the September sailing season for all classic sailing yachts in Europe. Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is scheduled to take place 5th – 11th September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in partnership with Rolex and the International Maxi Association (IMA), it remains an increasingly popular event with sailors serious about big boat yacht racing. This month 42 yachts are expected to compete following the unfortunate cancellation in 2020. Covid-19 protocols for the regatta will be announced closer to the event. For the past 30 years the most innovative maxi sailing yachts from around the world have gathered in Porto Cervo the first week in September. It has grown to be one of the most iconic regattas on the YCCS sporting calendar and in international yachting. Held in what many refer to as the “mecca of sailing”, Costa Smeralda provides a stunning setting and variety of challenging conditions for the competitors particularly when powered by the mistral wind. This year will see a strong line up of sailing yachts battling it out for podium including Highland Fling XI, Aragon and Shamanna. The divisions are split, an 18 to 24-metre Mini Maxi class which competes for its world championship during the event and the Supermaxi division which regularly includes sailing superyachts of 30.5 metres and above. For me, this is clearly one of the most iconic regattas in the international yachting calendar and represents a who’s- who of international sailing legends flexing their skills. Follow daily and news on the YCCS social media channels. I can’t wait! ____________________________________ By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com Photo Credit: Les Voiles de St Tropez : Gilles Martin-Raget (photos page 77) Voiles d’Antibes : Patrick Hanez (photos page 78) Rolex Maxi Yacht : YCCS I Studio Borlenghi (photos page 79)

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Cowes’s loss was undoubtedly Plymouth’s gain during the second round of SailGP held in England in July. As the Devon ‘Ocean City’ opened two days of high octane foiling hungry crowds in their thousands flocked to the lush clifftops of Plymouth Hoe and beyond to soak up the action. Excited to be back on the water throngs of supporters bobbed about in the heatwave. This was more reminiscent of race days in Mallorca rather than England.

Sir Ben Ainslie was conspicuous by his absence due to an addition to his young family. So Olympic gold medallist Paul Goodison took the wheel for the ensuing five races for Team Great Britain. ‘Goody’ was last seen onboard American Magic checking the decision as the foiling monohull rounded the windward mark in the now infamous America’s Cup move that led to a near sinking. Meanwhile in Plymouth Team Great Britain nailed a second place on day one.

The newest team on the SailGP championship tour is Team Spain. With helmsman Jordi Xammar competing at the Tokyo Olympics former Team China skipper Kiwi Phil Robertson stepped in. The youngest member of Team Spain was twenty one year old Palma-based Joan Cardona on grinders. Growing up sailing a Laser before moving into the Finn class in which he is Under 23 World Champion, Cardona cites Ainslie and Slingsby as sailing heroes. In the second day of Plymouth’s championship Phil Robertson received a black flag and instant disqualification for taking the Spanish F50 outside of the boundary line. Spain SailGP Team driver Phil Robertson’s reaction to the penalty was - “Our start tactics were to come in fast and find a gap. From my side, I felt we nailed the timing on the start and then we heard that we had an infringement. It was close but we didn't infringe. Perhaps it was marginal but I don't think it should have been a disqualification. We didn't do anything wrong.” Reactions to the repeat offence by Robertson and the Spanish team were strong. Sentiments from the likes of Spithill and Slingsby showed favour to the umpire’s decision. Spithill said “How many times do we have to see it? We are well past three strikes and you are out so I am not surprised to see a black flag. He was either

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going to go into the mark and hurt someone on his boat, or come into my boat and hurt someone on mine. I am not sure the penalty is harsh enough.” Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team opened in style winning the first two fleet races before Jimmy Spithill’s U.S. team claimed victory in race three placing them at the top of the leaderboard. A welcome addition is the introduction of a female crew member for each boat. Though not taking key roles it is at least a step in the right direction. The opening race of day two saw the comeback of Team Nathan Outteridge steering Japan to a win following a disappointing opening day. Despite a strong start by Team New Zealand’s stand-in Arnaud Psarofaghis, as Burling and Tuke were fighting to retain gold at the Olympics, they were overhauled by Nathan Outteridge’s Team Japan. While the British could not qualify for the Final in front of its home fans, Interim Driver Paul Goodison earned the loudest cheer of the day as his team crossed the finish line to win the first race of the day taking fourth-place overall.

This win, finishing ahead of France and the United States, was not enough to earn Interim Driver Goodison’s team a place in the winnertakes-all Final. The Australia SailGP Team on Sunday celebrated its first event win of SailGP Season 2, being crowned champion of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on Plymouth Sound. The

Aussies beat France and the United States in the three-team winner-takes-all Final to move up to first in the Championship going into the next round in Denmark. That $1 million purse is looking tempting ever closer. ____________________________________ By Ingrid Abery www.ingridabery.com

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PASSIONATE SAILING DAYS AT THE SWAN EUROPEAN REGATTA 2021

The 2021 edition of the Swan European Regatta, came to an end after four days of passionate and exciting sailing. Previously held in Cowes, UK, the regatta has moved to the Baltic Sea, in the stunning setting of the Turku Archipelago. More than 40 Swans, representing the entire history of the Finnish yard, met in the archipelago to spend four days of fun, gentlemanly-competition and to enjoy the daily island-races and great social functions. The oldest Swan participating in the regatta has been no other than the very first Swan ever built - Swan 36 - Tarantella, competing with a very special crew: The CEO, the Commercial, After Sales and Technical team of Nautor. She performed very well placing 3rd overall. The newest Swan in the regatta was Chablis, Swan 48-005 built in 2019. The regatta was a real representation of the milestones of the brand with 19 Swans designed by Sparkman & Stephens, 19 by Germán Frers and 6 by Ron Holland. While the smallest Swan participating was Tarantella, the biggest unit was Blue Magic from Sweden, an iconic Swan 65, Sparkman & Stephens design. The challenging conditions of the Baltic embraced the Swan fleet from the first race providing all participants with great fun, tricky windshifts and beautiful scenery - demonstrating the beauty and variability of these waters.

Two teams jointly claimed the Swan European Trophy, a brand new trophy by the artist and designer Maria Sole Ferragamo, from So-Le Studio: Swan 45 Aurora, winner of ORC1 Class and Swan 37 Tarantella II, winner of ORC2 Class, ”The racing days were sailing at its best. The weather was suitably challenging for our crew, some of who were onboard AURORA for the first time. It was also interesting to compete for superiority with our sister yacht KATIMA which placed second after us” said Tuomo Siitonen, the skipper of AURORA. The Swan European Regatta was not only a matter of racing, but also of timeless beauty and seaworthiness. A special prize was awarded to the best-maintained Swan which went to Swan 46 Matangi (owned by German Christophe Michalski), directly from the hands of Anders Byggmastar, Customer Care, Quality and Commissioning Manager at Nautor’s Swan. The best-presented boat was instead Swan 40 Berla S, perfectly kept and cared for by her passionate owner, Pekka Kuusniemi, while the Best Placed Sparkman & Stephens award went to Swan 37 Tarantella II. The fun at sea was completed by a very special social programme created for the participants: the opening ceremony, onboard the fully rigged Frigate Suomen Joutsen kicked off the event

with a message to sailors by Mr Ferragamo, sent from the headquarters in Florence: “This is one of the Regattas we have tremendously at heart at Nautor’s, because it encompasses the Spirit of Swan and brings together so many loyal and affectionate Swan owners. A Big thank you goes to the organization of the Turku Yacht Club, to the City of Turku and to the Swan team around the world that worked on this event and is still working with great energy and taking the racing to a new level.” A gorgeous summer bright night was the perfect setting for the Owner’s Dinner, which took place in the river-side Nooa restaurant, characterized by a lovely atmosphere among passionate Swan Owners. “It’s very exciting to come and organize a regatta here in Finland.” Stated Giovanni Pomati, Nautor’s Group CEO. “Finland is our hometown and to have 43 Swans participating is a great result, especially during this time. I want to thank once again our passionate owners to help us to create these incredible moments”. ____________________________________ Nautor's Swan Press Office Mariangela Barbato +39 055 240382 mariangela.barbato@nautorswan.com

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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE With just over two months to the start of the 2021 Rolex Middle Sea Race, the race to be on the start line on Saturday 23 October is heating up. 64 yachts are currently entered, exceeding the number reached at this same point in 2019, when 113 crews eventually participated. There is still plenty of time for entries to be lodged and the 42nd edition of the Mediterranean’s famous 606nm offshore classic looks set to provide another enthralling chapter in its burgeoning history. The cut off date for entry is officially Friday, 12 September 2021, but the organiser, the Royal Malta Yacht Club, has retained the discretion to accept late entries up to Friday, 1 October. One yacht well on the way to completing its formalities is the stunning ClubSwan 125 Skorpios. Making its racing debut at the Rolex Fastnet Race in a week’s time, the Maltese sailing fraternity are also on tenterhooks, anticipating the magnificent 40-plus metre yacht gracing Grand Harbour, Valletta later this year. With a 55-metre mast, spectators at the Upper Barrakka Gardens might well feel like they can reach out and touch Skorpios as she crosses the start. Skorpios will be the biggest yacht ever to participate in the race, dwarfing the already impressive 35 metre, Nikata, which took part in 2018.

the helmsmen. “Mr Rybolovlev is a passionate sailor who took up this sport around five years ago and has made remarkable progress since then,” comments Echavarri. “He was deeply involved in the main decisions regarding the boat construction, especially the areas of development. He is passionate about new technologies and has been challenging the team to innovate and think out of the box.”

“We have an international, professional crew of 26 sailors,” explains Echavarri. “Nine have previously participated in various round the world races, such as the Whitbread, Volvo and Barcelona World Race. Besides myself, there are also other Olympic sailors in the team.”

By all accounts, Rybolovlev has been successful in his challenge. Inspired by designer Juan Kouyoumdjian, the highly-experienced builders at the Finnish yard have seemingly produced a masterpiece likely to challenge many of the existing offshore race records. “It’s too early to say if Skorpios will be the fastest monohull yacht, but, without a doubt, she has a huge potential,” admits Echavarri. “Skorpios was designed with great attention to detail. To achieve her light displacement, she has a deep-draught canting keel, reducing weight and increasing righting moment at the same time. The hull, deck, and structural parts are a carbon fibre prepreg with Nomex and Corecell. The keel fin is APX4 steel and a new generation of aerodynamic rig has been used to reduce the drag.”

And, should anyone get the impression this is simply a professional programme, Echavarri is quick to point out that Skorpios’ owner, Dmitry Rybolovlev, is also part of the crew and is one of

Echavarri continues with the list of mouthwatering innovations: “To create horizontal and vertical lift at the same time, a unique rotating C-foil, with an asymmetrical profile, has been

The racing skipper of Nautor’s Swan’s latest flagship is Fernando Echavarri, the Spanish Olympic Tornado gold medallist from Beijing in 2008 and former Rolex World Sailor of the Year. Although this will be Echavarri’s debut at the Rolex Middle Sea Race, his offshore experience is of the highest quality having twice participated in the Volvo Ocean Race, once as crew and once as the skipper of a VO70.

developed. This foil further reduces the boat’s displacement.” Hydraulically controlled the foil will help lift the boat out of the water when reaching, so that Skorpios ‘skims’ the surface. Skorpios was launched in July 2021. The Rolex Fastnet Race will be her first competitive outing and will, primarily, be part of the extensive testing programme. The Rolex Middle Sea Race is slated as her second big event. “The boat will still be very new and is very sophisticated so, even though we realize how huge her ultimate potential is, we are being reasonable with our expectations for the first races,” says Echavarri. “Racing is, above all, about team work. The crew and the boat need to become a single mechanism before we will be able to maximize the great potential of Skorpios. That all said, we are very much looking forward to coming to Malta” In the fight for line honours, Skorpios will have some tough company. The 30.5 metre racing maxi Comanche is among the entries and also making a debut performance at the race since returning from the southern hemisphere, where she holds the race record of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, albeit under previous ownership. Last year’s first to finish, the hugely popular VO70 I Love Poland is also back for a second lap of the yacht racing world’s most beautiful race course. “The paramount goal of I Love Poland project, owned by the Polish National Foundation, is to train the next generation of ocean sailors. In our judgment, the best way to do this is to take part in races like the Rolex Middle Sea Race,” says Grzegorz Baranowski. “Like all of the participants, we are hoping to do our very best. Nevertheless, the most important aspects for us are the training and offering the opportunity to sail the Volvo Open 70 to the greatest possible number of young Polish sailors. We hope for the favourable weather conditions, breath-taking views of Stromboli, and healthy rivalry in the spirit of sportsmanship, which we remember from the previous edition.” All things being well, an exciting battle to be first monohull yacht home is shaping up nicely. The 42nd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race will start on Saturday, 23 October 2021.

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STARS+STRIPES TO JOIN NEW YORK YACHT CLUB'S CHALLENGE FOR 37TH AMERICA'S CUP Cup includes numerous key components and relationships that will contribute to a successful Cup campaign. "As the founding trustee of the America's Cup, we have an obligation to steward the competition toward a brighter, more sustainable future," said NYYC Commodore Christopher Culver. "While our campaign for the 36th America's Cup ended short of its ultimate goal, it provided us with an opportunity to reconnect with the Cup and a platform to advocate for the changes we think are necessary to ensure a vibrant future for this great competition. Our goal is to establish a syndicate that will keep us involved going forward and create an enduring legacy for American sailing and the Cup at large."

The New York Yacht Club has taken an initial, but significant, step toward establishing a sustainable franchise that can both win the 37th America's Cup and provide a road map for the Club's future involvement and for how international sport's oldest competition should evolve.

To bring together the best American sailing talent, the Stars+Stripes team founded by members Mike Buckley and Taylor Canfield, the reigning Match Racing World Champions, will join the New York Yacht Club's campaign for the 37th America's Cup. The legacy of Stars+Stripes' campaign for the 36th America's

As the New York Yacht Club is neither the Defender nor Challenger of Record for the event, it must await the Protocol and details on the timing and location for the 37th America's Cup, which are expected to be announced this fall. In the meantime, the New York Yacht Club will work to build the necessary partnerships and support for a substantial and serious America's Cup campaign. By the time the date, location and class of yacht for the competition are announced, the Club plans to have enough structure in place to hit the ground running. ____________________________________ nyyc.org

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THE SEXTANT

I recently had the pleasure of reading David Barrie’s fabulous story of maritime exploration, entitled “Sextant”, as we cruised to and from and around the Balearics. The histories of men like Cook, Fitzroy, Anson, Flinders and Vancouver are interwoven with the history of the development of celestial navigation. The author narrates the story as he himself was engaged in a west to east transatlantic delivery of a 35 foot sailing yacht. It’s a gripping series of yarns that will keep the reader engaged for hours on end. How fortunate we are today. GPS can give us our real time position on a moving map display. This makes navigation safer but sadly also encourages laziness. How often do we transcribe the GPS position readout onto the yacht’s logbook? I would recommend that his be an hourly chore. In case of a failure of the GPS or the yacht’s electrical system (more probable) one would at least have a last known position as a reliable starting point for “dead reckoning” navigation. Dead reckoning however is not sustainable if not supplemented with other more traditional forms of navigation i.e. bearings of coastal features or radio beacons. This may suffice inshore but offshore and out of sight of land what are we to do? “Sextant” gave me a clue and also a chance to emulate Barrie and take some sun sights. Resolving your local noon latitude

by meridian pass is easy. We practised and managed to resolve our latitude within 5’ or arc or 5nM. We thought that was not bad for amateur navigators with limited experience. Celestial navigation is fun and there is instant gratification because calculated positions can be compared with the yacht’s GPS position readout. This could provide an incentive for practice for the crew with the least accurate crew member buying a round of beers ashore! We also tried a noon fix by meridian pass. This is a quick and dirty (but accurate enough) way to calculate latitude and longitude simultaneously as the sun reaches its zenith at your local noon position. This requires the navigator to measure the sun’s highest point in the sky whilst at the same time noting the time at which this occurs. It’s best to take a series of sights before noon noting their times and then to set the sextant to those angles as the sun starts to descend and noting those times. This will enable you to eliminate “outside data points” and average the times to determine as accurately as possible the angle and time of the meridian pass. We managed to resolve our position in the Alboran Sea to within 17.5 nM. Not very accurate you might think and certainly not a position to rely on when there is a chance of making a landfall in the dark. However, being able to find your position anywhere on the Earth to within 20nM without outside digital help is very useful.

I have resolved to get the sextant out of its box on every cruise. Practice makes perfect and much higher accuracies are possible. If you want to understand the simple principles behind celestial navigation and then learn to apply them in practice there is no better book to ready than Mary Blewitt’s now classic “Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen”. ______________________________________ John Alcantara M1: +350 58009999 M2: +34 667666753 O: +350 20078885 FB & Twitter: Boatshedgib Who am I? Check out my Boatshed page http://gibraltar.boatshed.com/contact.php INTERNATIONAL BOAT & YACHT BROKERS www.boatshedgibraltar.com

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EXHIBITOR SPACE AT GENOA ‘SOLD OUT’ SAYS ITALIAN MARINE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION The 61st Genoa International Boat Show has announced it’s ‘sold out’ in terms of national and international exhibitors. This, organiser’s say, is in part due to the ‘tremendous success’ of the boat show’s 60th edition last year, ‘the only industry event in Europe to take place in person and in full compliance with the highest standards of health and safety, during the year of the pandemic’. Organisers say current predictions, as presented by the Italian Marine Industry Association’s Market Analysis Department, confirm nothing but positive and sustained growth. The show (16-20 Sept) will spread across over 200,000 square metres on land and sea, 85% of which is entirely outdoors, and will host over 1,000 boats. The development of a brand new Levante waterfront is ongoing. This project began in October 2020 and will reach completion in 2023, creating 200 new berths and a completely redeveloped indoor sporting arena. It will feature zero-emission buildings, a park of hallmark Mediterranean trees and a ‘masterplan’ of promenades and docking areas. “The 61st Genoa International Boat Show will only gain ground, in fact, with the current

redevelopment for the brand new waterfront, we will gain a docking area at the centre of the boat show, which will allow for new spaces and paths for visitors, with more room to breathe,” says Alessandro Campagna, commercial director of I Saloni Nautici (organisers).

“On land there will be 14% more floor space while the new dock will provide 19% more water surface. We will be using 200 thousand square metres, 85% of which will be completely outdoors, to house over 1,000 boats representing almost 1,000 brands.”

PLASTIMO ACQUISITIONS are extremely attractive markets on which we are targeting not only the recreational segment but also a significant development in professional fishing and commercial boating.

Plastimo, a subsidiary of French Alliance Marine Group, has announced the acquisition of Spanish distributor Dismarina Mediterranea (Barcelona) and Swedish distributor Navinordic. Yann Cornec, Plastimo managing director, says “Spain and Scandinavia tick all the boxes; they

“Choosing DISMARINA in Spain and NAVINORDIC in Sweden to support and implement our ambitious scheme was just natural.” Both companies have been extremely loyal and have promoted our brands and products for over 30 years. They are undoubtedly the perfect partners with great product knowledge and an in-depth expertise

of their home market. Both distributors now becoming Plastimo subsidiaries have access to other products and brands from sister companies in the Alliance Marine Group. Jean-Paul Roche, Alliance Marine Group CEO, reports “A strong Export activity has always been part of Plastimo’s DNA, so we support totally this offensive action plan conducted by Yann Cornec and his Lorient team. We are also pleased to welcome in our group two companies specialised in the distribution of leading equipment brands.”

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MB92 GROUP APPOINTS SAIF AL RAHBI AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT – MIDDLE EAST REGION Officer, stated that “We are fortunate to have built close working relationships with a number of clients in the Middle East over the years and the addition of Saif to the Business Development team underlines our commitment to them and the region. We have worked closely with Saif on a number of significant projects and have seen firsthand the level of professionalism, dedication, and expertise he brings to the table. We are delighted to welcome him to our team.”

The MB92 Group, the world leading superyacht refit group, announced today the appointment of Saif Al Rahbi as Business Development Consultant – Middle East Region to represent the group and support commercial activity in the area. Based in Oman, Saif will provide local support to existing clients and build new relationships in the region, ensuring the group continues to meet the growing demand for their refit services from across the Middle East. Saif brings over 29 years of industry experience to the position, and in his previous role as Technical Director of a well-known Middle East yacht organisation, oversaw the builds, refits and guarantee dockings of a number of superyachts. Saif also has extensive experience of project management, as well as the management of procurements and contracts.

Saif added that “I have had the pleasure of working closely with MB92 during the last few years and we share the same values and approach to delivering a world-class service to clients. The group has forged a strong reputation in the Middle East for nurturing their commercial relationships, dependability and for delivering results. I am proud to be representing the company and am confident that I can help bring further success.”

Commenting on the appointment, Henk Dreijer, MB92 Group Chief Business Development

SUPERYACHTS CONTINUE TO FLOCK TO MALDIVES

The exquisite cruising grounds of the Maldives have been welcoming a steady flow of superyachts since lifting COVID-19 restrictions, attracting a number of foreignflagged superyachts enticed by the prospect of once again enjoying this fantastic yachting destination. Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives director, Mohamed Hameed, spoke of the early reopening that welcomed luxury vessels such as Ebony Shine, Blue Shadow, 74.5m Amels, Superyacht Lady E, 107m Andromeda, and 97m Vava II. Mohamed also noted many other superyachts are continuing to enquire about heading to the Maldives as the Maldives becomes a haven for superyachts, quoting one Captain as stating: “It appears the Maldives is one of the easiest destinations for the yacht and guests to visit! Many other countries are closed or require quarantine periods and still

limit various nationalities in general.” As the pandemic continued many superyachts headed to the Maldives earlier in the season and, as expected, there was a hive of yachting and charter activity at the start of the season. Superyachts as well enjoy a substantial reduction in fees to enter the Maldives, awarding them a distinct advantage as a stopover for those making an Indian Ocean crossing. “The entry process is usually smooth as we guide the Captain/Crew with constant clear communication day and night. We ensure that all formalities and documents are in place prior to these proceedings”, Mohamed noted, adding: “Entry into the Maldives is a simple and relatively seamless process compared to other destinations, with arrivals and departures taking an estimated 30 to 45 minutes in

process time. Entry to the Maldives is subject to a Negative PCR result being shown, and both crew and guests will need to take the test 96 hours before departure for the Maldives”. Guests can be assured of a safe and secure stay in the Maldives, as the country was awarded a Safe Travels Stamp. By the World Travel & Tourism Council, the first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for Travel & Tourism. The Safe Travels Stamp has been designed in response to COVID-19 and is granted by the World Travel & Tourism Council for countries implementing enhanced health and safety measures. It is easy to see why so many superyachts are taking the opportunity to head to the Maldives! ______________________________________ www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com Media Contact: pr-comm@asia-pacific-superyachts.com

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SHORE TO SHIP: HARRY STROUTHOUS – YACHT CHEF

Tell me a little about yourself… I’m 30 years old and originally from Essex in the UK. Yes, I’m an Essex boy at heart but also ¼ Greek Cypriot, where my love of food and cooking came from! Even as a kid I was fascinated by the culture and wanted to know more about it. Growing up hearing stories of my grandad, who was a farmer in PanoLefkara in Cyprus, moving to England, getting an allotment and making his own pickles and chutneys and getting the most out of their food because they were a very poor family. I wasn’t culinary trained but wanted to learn everything – I fell in love with cooking and knew I could make money from it! And thanks

to being a chef, I have learnt a lot about many different cultures. You cannot learn the cuisine without learning the culture. Now after securing my first “yacht” chef position on a 34-meter sailing boat back in May, I’m currently cruising around the western med enjoying my first season of yachting. What did you do before? I have a small food business in the south of France based in the Côte d’Azur and the Occitan region. It’s called “Harry’s Tandoor” where my goal is to introduce proper Indian food to the French. Although a lot of my customers are

English, Indian and Arabic the French are slowly starting to broaden their minds and accepting there’s more than just French cuisine. I have a few projects with Harry’s tandoor that was working amazing before the pandemic. I would go to festivals, private events and parties and set up a food stand where I would take my 200kilo tandoor with me and cook everything fresh from my tandoor. People love it. It’s not what you see every day at a festival, so it adds great theatre which attracts more people. It heats up to 400c° so it cooks meat super-fast. I also sell my own branded spice mix which comes with a recipe that I designed specifically for those spices to make a showstopper of a curry. The idea of that is to take away the daunting thought of cooking a curry where you open up cook books and it just has a page full of these spices you have to buy and half of them you wouldn’t even heard of. So, I basically do all the hard work and the only thing you need to is add those spices into your pot with ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. But the recipe I’ve designed gives you helpful tips and tricks on how to get the best out of every ingredient you put in there to help people understand and respect those ingredients. FYI, I have put that all on hold right now as I can’t distribute my spice mixes whilst working on a yacht. But I will be starting it up as soon as I’m back on land and open up Harry’s tandoor again. After Covid hit in one day I lost all my festivals and events that were booked up for the whole year so I had to adapt like everyone else and was able to do food deliveries which was a huge challenge, as I cook everything fresh on the day and then had to get to a meeting point to drop off my curries. But it worked and kept me going for a year until I decided to come to sea and challenge myself in a different area as a chef. The biggest challenges in owning my own small food business are dealing with some of the old English ex-pats. God, they like to complain about prices. I was selling a meal deal where you get homemade naan bread, rice, butter chicken curry, homemade mango chutney and raita all for 10€. That’s not even a profit for me, it was just to get my name out there and I still had these disrespectful morons saying it’s too expensive ha-ha bloody boomers. But the biggest challenge is the French system. They like to make things hard for you to work which is crazy. But if you can get through that, then

anything and everything else is up to you. You really have to love what you’re doing and be passionate about it and believe in your ideas and dreams to be able to make things work over here in France. The amount of people that told me “Give up, don’t bother” when I was asking advice on these Facebook groups of starting my own food business because they have tried and failed is unreal. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do things. If you have an idea and truly believe in it filter out the negatives and just go for it. What others failed in, you could succeed in. I’m so excited for when things are safer and I’m back doing the festivals. FYI, next summer I’ll definitely be up and running again and I ship my spice mixes world-wide. You’ll just have to keep updated on my Facebook page Harry’s tandoor. What made you become a chef? When mum was diagnosed with cancer, obviously she couldn’t do many things as she was too weak. So, I took on the role of making breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family. Her diets had to change quite a bit. But I wanted to understand why, and after listening to her nutritionist my mind was blown at how natural ingredients that this earth produces can heal us humans organically. From then on I just studied a lot about nutrition, different spices, vegetables and fruit. That’s when I really started to respect every ingredient, so then

it was about how to get the best out of my ingredients. And after that I grew a real strong passion of food and cooking, and it was all systems go. What inspires you? Myself and my own dreams and ambitions, at least when it comes to being a chef. I don’t want to be like anyone else. I don’t want to be the next Gordon Ramsay or Marco Pierre White. I don’t care for titles or anything like that, I just want to do my best for myself and my family and run a successful food business in the south of France. My dreams and goals and new ideas are the things that inspire me to evolve as a chef. My wife and the love and respect she has for me and how she shows it inspires me to be a better husband which makes me a better person all round. My plan after the summer is to get myself a proper food truck and just smash it at festivals and events in the south of France, Spain and Germany where I will still cook everything fresh from my tandoor whilst still selling my own spice mixes. What made you want to join yachting? It’s funny really, when I found out you could be a chef on a superyacht, I use to joke with my best friend saying one day I’ll be working on one of those bad boys. I’m all about giving people a memorable experience when eating

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my food. I like to be the centre of attention so I want my meals to be the centre of attention no matter what the occasion, but after it all they will sneak in a cheeky comment and be like… amazing night, but how good was that meal or dessert or even the chef. And the thought of achieving that on these superyachts just seemed like a nice thought but never going to make it reality. So, after throwing myself in the deep end with pretty much every job I’ve taken as a cook/chef. Working in chalets, Private villas, chateaux, restaurants, hotels and even running my own little food business. Since covid hit and hit my business hard I decided that I had to take that next step in challenging myself as a chef and go back to working outside my comfort zone and get a job on the yachts. Although it was a very difficult decision as it meant leaving my wife for the summer season when our first anniversary, I will be away from her. But we agreed on it, and we are smashing it. How did you get the job? I posted my CV and photos of my food portfolio (complete with a sense of humour) all over Facebook and the Captain contacted me. He explained what they job was, it sounded perfect…I was very happy to come to Palma. It was a hard decision because I had to leave my beautiful wife back in France but she fully supported me so I felt I could go and take on my next challenge!

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Having never worked on a yacht before, it was a baptism of fire. I had their previous chef for a few days handover and they explained how an on-board kitchen (Galley) works. This included the equipment and where everything was as well as all the safety features and of course, where to go for the best provisioning in Palma.

My wife is Romanian and loves my hearty bean stew! She also likes a bit of roleplay so cooking with just an apron and chef hat on is quite the norm in our house!

What is the best part of the job so far?

I’ve had quite a lot of practice with that, so she knows now that when she starts smelling a bean stew which is her favourite. She knows I have done a naughty.

I think one of the best things (that I didn’t know was going to happen) is I’m not only working inside the galley but I’m actually getting experience of the deck as well and learning how to sail! It’s funny because I didn’t think I was going to like sailing but with a crew of 4, it’s all hands-on deck! (quite literally) but we all get on really well together and support each other, which is another part of the job I enjoy, meeting new people from different walks of life, all thrown into the same boat! The other crew members and Captain are passionate about sailing and it’s kind of rubbing off! What is the most important tool you use in the kitchen/Galley? The most important tool in the Kitchen is your palate. Taste everything, understand what you’re tasting, be in touch with it. With every ingredient you add, smell and taste. What’s your signature dish? My showstopper is my butter poached lobster in a lobster bisque, coconut and lemongrass broth which has kaffir limes and other citrus fruits inside, and then I serve it with chili apple gel and lobster bisque reduction… almost like a syrup and that kind of just brings the flavours of the lobster alive ya know… What do you cook for your wife at home?

If you did something to upset your wife, what’s the meal you cook to win her over?

…Does it work? 60% of the time it works every time. Nahh, shes a good girl, I don’t need to win her over with food. Come on, could you stay mad at this? ;) Favourite dessert? Greek Ekmek Kataifi. A base of kataifi pastry which is typically drenched in lemon and cinnamon syrup which then has a thick topping of custard which is then topped with whipped cream and I like to add some crushed pistachios on it and forest berries. Ooosh stop it ;) Favourite cocktail? “STOP IT” …Nespresso Marinoni, Old Fashioned – G&T and Tequila! What do you miss most about working on land? Right now, I don’t miss anything about working on land. This is my first season, and my season properly starts sailing to Italy and Greece. I don’t tend to think about the things I miss but concentrate on what’s happening now and how to get the best out of my situation.

What was the most difficult thing about the land to sea transition? Probably the extremity of being with my wife constantly through lockdown and then being completely away from her. That’s tough. Do you have any advice for fellow chefs about to join a yacht? I just think it’s important for those chefs about to make this transition to use this opportunity to grow as a chef and person and to up your game and use your passion to get you through the season and smash it. What does the Harry Strouthous?

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Fulfilling my dream of owning a small restaurant in Cannes near the beach, serving authentic food in a rustic ambience. In the afternoon, the menu would be authentic Indian street food and then in the evenings guests could enjoy high-end Indian food. I will also have a team of mixologists keen to jump on board to pare cocktails with my food. The idea is to introduce proper authentic Indian food to the south of France where people can come and eat and drink from different cultures and backgrounds. I plan to have an open Kitchen so you can enjoy too the theatre of working the Tandoor oven. I want to be the Vibe of Cannes! Thank you for reading! ______________________________________ Interview by Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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SALTY SENSATION FILLET OF SALT COD IN A BLACK OLIVE CRUST WITH CHORIZO & WHITE BEANS Ingredients (serves 6) 6 x 150g fillets of salt cod (de-salted) 12 thin slices of chorizo Black olive crust: 200g black olives (stoned) 2 garlic cloves (peeled and chopped) 25g sun-dried tomatoes 50ml olive oil 30g breadcrumbs ground black pepper

Salted cod is a very popular ingredient all over the Mediterranean region, especially on the tables of Portugal, Italy and Spain. Bacalhau, Baccalà or Bacalao… whatever you prefer to call it, it is a true delight to enjoy all year long. It might look pretty unappetising at first sight, in fact it does look a bit like a dried-up leather shoe, but its softens once rehydrated and tastes delicious when cooked. I have to admit that It took me a little time to succumb to its charms and the first few times I actually cooked with dried-salted cod it was a disaster! The fact is I actually had no idea how to deal with it at all and it wasn’t until I arrived in Spain and somebody taught me how to cook a delicious Basque classic called Bacalao al pilpil, that I slowly began to truly understand it’s popularity. The Basque people will proudly tell you that they accidently invented bacalao (salted cod) when a group of Basque fishermen sailed from the Bay of Biscay in search of whales and came across a ‘field’ of cod off the coast of Norway. Legend has it that they landed so much fish that their boats were overflowing. They were so far away from home that the only option was to fillet the cod and conserve

it in salt, using the same technique for the conservation of whale meat. To prepare any dish with salted cod, you simply have to follow properly the procedure to remove the salt, as it obviously needs to be re-hydrated and de-salted before use. So if you go to the market and buy yourself a large fillet of salted cod, the first thing you should do is cut the salted cod into portion-sized pieces. Then soak the pieces of in a bowl of cold water. Cover the bowl with cling-film and store into the fridge. Replace the water into the bowl every 8 hours and after 24 hours, cut a little piece of salted cod and boil it for a minute, then taste to check if it is still too salty. If the salted cod is still too salty, extend the soak a little although it’s important that a slight salty flavour is retained. These days I like to make my own salted cod and it couldn’t be easier. Take a nice, thick fillet of fresh cod and cover it with a mixture of equal quantities of sea salt and sugar. Then cover it with cling film and refrigerate for 24 hours. Once the cod has firmed up, rinse well in cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen cloth. Your salted cod is now ready to cook!

To make the crust: Place all the ingredients in a liquidizer and blend to a puree. Place a spoonful of black olive puree on the top of the salt cod fillets. Using a palette knife, smooth over to form a thin layer of crust. Reserve in the fridge until needed. White bean stew: 200g dried white beans 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 2 crushed garlic cloves 2 plum tomatoes, skinned & chopped 50ml olive oil 1tsp saffron 400ml fish stock 2tbsp chopped parsley 2 bay leaves Sprig of fresh thyme Seasoning Place the white beans, chopped tomatoes, garlic cloves, bay leaves, saffron and fresh thyme in a large saucepan and cover them with fish stock. Bring slowly to the boil, cover with a lid and cook slowly for 30-40 minutes. Add a little more water if necessary. Remove the beans from the heat and stir in the olive oil and chopped parsley. Season to taste. To serve: Place the salt cod fillets under a hot grill and cook for 6-8 minutes until just cooked. Place a couple of large spoonfuls of the white beans in the centre of 6 of warm soup bowls. Place the cod fillets on top and garnish with chorizo slices and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

BACALAO AL PIL-PIL Leave the skin on for this recipe as the gelatine helps to emulsify and flavour the sauce. Ingredients (serves 6) 800g Salt-cod fillets (de-salted) 450ml olive oil

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4 garlic cloves (peeled and sliced) ½ green chilli, chopped 100g flour Place the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan or earthenware casserole and fry the sliced garlic and green chilli gently until golden brown. Remove the garlic and chilli. Flour the salt-cod fillets and place them skin side up in the frying pan and cook gently for 4-6 minutes. Turn the fillets over. Remove from the heat, and pour the warm oil into a bowl. Move the frying pan in circular motions, back and forth adding the olive oil slowly to emulsify the sauce until thick and translucent. Season to taste. Sprinkle with garlic and chopped green chilli and serve immediately

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HOT TIPS FOR JUICY STEAKS

Simon Petutschnig

Simon brings together the heat and passion of the Mediterranean with the soul of Asia. Before joining Fera as Executive Chef and partner the Carinthian from the village of Eberstein in Austria has worked with several star chefs. Among others, he worked for "Paco Pérez" in the Miramar restaurant (**), as well as in the "Alkimia" with Jordi Vilà (*).

TREAT YOURSELF TO A REALLY GOOD PIECE OF MEAT TOPPED WITH BASIL-AIOLI! Ingredients (serves 4):

Preparation:

4 Simmental beef fillets (200 - 250 g each) Olive oil Coarse sea salt Freshly ground pepper 1 clove of garlic Thyme, oregano, rosemary to taste 20 g cold butter, diced

It takes 8 minutes to sear a 200g steak in a pan (core temperature 55 degrees). This is how it works: Rub the meat with olive oil, salt and pepper. Add a little olive oil to the pan and fry the meat for two minutes on both sides. Warning: the oil can splash. Crush the clove of garlic with a knife handle and add it to the pan. You can gradually add thyme, oregano, rosemary – or other herbs you like - for a Mediterranean touch. Now turn the meat every minute for 4 minutes. Add cold butter cubes during the

For the basil-aioli: 1 egg Salt Basil 200 ml olive oil (or: 100 ml olive oil / 100 ml sunflower oil)

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last 2 minutes. Important: There should be some olive oil in the pan before adding the butter. If not, add some so that the butter doesn’t burn! Remove the steaks and place them on a plate. If you don’t have a large pan, it’s better to sear only two steaks at a time. The basil-aioli goes perfectly with steaks. Put the egg and salt in a bowl, chop the basil, add it to the bowl and mix it all. Continue mixing by gradually allowing the olive oil to trickle in. Instead of basil, you can also use parsley, coriander or chives.

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If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why? Dominique Crenn, the woman is an angel and just a beautiful thoughtful chef, for her clients and for her ingredients. What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)?

IN THE GALLEY WITH PETER FROST Name: Peter frost Years’ Experience as a chef: 17 years Nationality: British What are you doing / where are you working right now? I'm currently a head chef on board a 74m super yacht in the west coast of America Who is your food hero (dead or alive) and why? Marco Pierre White, Michel Roux Snr, more so Michel Roux as I worked for him for two years. What 3 ingredients could you not live without? Thyme, garlic, butter, salt and pepper What are your 3 favorite cookbooks and why? Frantzen; progressive, stunning and informative

What three kitchen gadgets could you not live without? A knife, a peeler and a water bath. What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley? Nutribullet and a vac pack machine What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients? Asparagus and truffle What would you say are some of the most underrated ingredients? Parsnips, celeriac and swede What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far? The chocolate brownie recipe I do is pretty up there, or my Mum’s sticky toffee pudding recipe.

House music, Elton John, all sorts really. During service I like to have no music as it keeps me focused. Best galley tip/hack? This would be blue tape on a tray with foil, seal down the edges, it stops the foil ripping. 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? I would have to say on a private island in Panama, it was pretty full on in terms of making sure I was totally organized. What is the hardest part of your job? Being away from loved ones, missing family and friends and live events. What do you see as being the biggest challenge for chefs in the industry moving forward? I think the biggest challenge is having to be more aware of what you cook and how you conduct yourself in a pressured situation. It's so important to always be kind. I've learnt a lot about how I come across; a simple short reply can be taken in a very different way - so

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always be kind and consider your response and actions.

What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment?

What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos?

Lower the use of plastic, look at producing a balanced diet that isn’t all meats, look at the rearing of cattle and what effects that has on the planet, shop with local small independent farmers etc.

Do some research as you'll find many that are very humble, passionate, and driven but those are all things that can be done without an ego, I would put myself in that box. What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements? I think you must accept it and be creative and understand and do it with passion and enjoyment. What is the weirdest, most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook?

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What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage? Order sensibly and be creative with what is left and re-use where possible If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be? A footballer.

Camel steaks and camel milk crème brulée for a Time Out feature. Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of? This would be the Ferrero Rocher dessert, for the Antigua yacht show which I went on to win. When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good? When interviewing a chef, I look for the connection they have with food in general, it’s not just about reading a recipe, it’s about a connection or trying to create that with your guests, a good chat about food can tell me a lot.

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YOGA TO COMBAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 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. In our society, we tend to sit too much. Be it at our desk, in front of the TV, in our cars, or on planes & trains. We are a forward facing race and tight hips/hamstrings can take their toll. In fact, you know that nagging lower back pain you’ve been complaining about, well it may not be stemming from any back issue at all, because the source of the problem could actually be tight hip flexors. Unfortunately, tight hips normally means much less mobility in your body that can hinder simple daily activities like walking and climbing stairs. The good news is that it can be fairly easily fixed if you put in the work. So what are your hip flexors? If you are standing, the hip flexors are the muscles at the top of your thigh that lift your leg when you step up. If you are lying flat on your back, the hip flexors can either lift your leg or lift up your torso into a sit-up. The hip flexor muscles cross the front of the hips and create hip flexion, pulling the thigh and torso toward each other. But probably the most important is the iliopsoas. It is actually composed of two muscles, the iliacus and the ever-mysterious psoas, which lie deep in the back of the abdomen. Because the muscles are buried so deep, we can’t see or touch them, so it’s easy to understand why there is so much mystery about their location and action. Most problems with the hip flexors don’t originate in a lack of strength but in a lack of flexibility. If the hip is constantly kept in a flexed position, like sitting, for hours every day, day after day, the hip flexors will shorten and shrink, limiting your ability to fully extend the hip.

first yoga class and the teacher put us in single pigeon and when my hips started screaming at me I had an aha moment. The great news is that yoga really does help relieve tight hips. There are some fantastic hip opening poses that relieve aches and pains, increase the overall mobility in your whole hip area and work to prevent the dreaded old hip replacement, which sadly is now starting to effect people earlier in life. Stretching the hip muscles causes a release allowing old trapped emotions to melt away. Many people experience tears in these poses, not tears of pain but a releasing of old emotions resurfacing. I always tell my students that this is a good thing; let if go, this is the yoga weaving its magic.

From a Hindu or Tantric yoga perspective, the pelvis is the home of the second chakra, an energetic center believed by some to house creative energy and sexuality. It’s also linked to how you relate to your emotions and the emotions of others. A blocked sacral chakra is said to lead to emotional instability as well as a reduction in pleasure. When the hips are tight and contracted, it’s possible that sacral energy not expressed remains stuck. Releasing tension in the hips Back in the day I wasn’t aware what it was to have tight hips. That was until I attended my

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This is a yoga sequence to help stretch tight hips, be sure to do both sides of the body, holding the poses for 1 minute on each side and you could link the poses together with Sun Salutation A. Childs Pose

Half Happy Baby, Half Super Baddha Konasana

Low Lunge

Supine Pigeon Pose Twist

Connection between your hips and emotions The hips can be a bit of a storage container for old memories, traumas, and uncomfortable emotions like shame and negative relationships. Carrying around all these emotions compounds our day-to-day stress, further ages us, wreaks havoc on our body and health, and results in serious long-term consequences, such as excess weight, anxiety, and even physical pain.

Extended Side Angle Pose

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I have a yoga class on my YouTube Channel ‘Debbie Lash Yoga’ specifically designed to relieve tight hips and lower back pain. If you have any questions or would like to contact me, you can via the following ways: Website: www.debbielash.com Instagram @debbielashyoga Facebook: debbielashyoga Please come join one of my classes at Earth Yoga in Santa Catalina and Portals, I would love to meet you on your mat. You can find my schedule on my website above. Namaste

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PRE-SEASON MEDICAL TRAINING “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I’ll learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

either minor or major on one vessel or another. This is unsurprising as it is after all a high-risk workplace, with heavy machinery, dangerous goods and high-speed toys, and a very real risk of fire, collisions, and falls overboard, most often many hours from a medical facility.

I have been working in the superyacht industry for 13 years now, and during this time I have chatted with many captains and crew about their thoughts on pre-season medical training.

So let’s consider for a moment if the worst does happen, and we ourselves are the casualty, who would we want in this scenario to help us?

During these discussions, I have found there is a common theme that emerges - everyone strongly recognises the importance of this training, but most admit it is last on the list of pre-season preparations.

There are telemedical providers such as MSOS, who deeply understand remote medical care in the unique marine environment and start to act and support crew as soon as the call comes in 24/7.

So why is this? Crew quietly tell me that they feel extremely anxious about facing a medical incident, they are aware that they are likely to be first on scene, and would like to undertake as much training as possible. Captains & Officers tell me that they would very much like the same, but with the usual pre-season pressures - delayed yard periods, budgeting, provisioning and crew changes ‘if we have time or if we can squeeze it in’ are regular comments I hear.

But in the initial minutes before the call going in, it is the hands-on deck making lifesaving and life-changing actions, there actions give the best chance of not just survival, but recovery to 100% capacity. The primary choice for a first responder would be a medical doctor as part of the crew (my preference would be one that looks like George Clooney in ER).

However, I believe the reason that medical training is bottom of the list runs deeper, I believe it is because discussing medical incidents brings home the reality that we ourselves are susceptible to injury, we literally face our own mortality, and this is something no-one wants to think about.

For vessels without a medical professional on board, or in the rare instance that the doctor himself is the injured party (I have a true story about this) I would hope that the crew who assist me. - have first response training fresh in their minds - know the equipment like the back of their hand - and most importantly, do not freeze under the stress response for too long.

So medical drills are scheduled every now and then, unlike the regular fire or man overboard drills, and medical kits are hidden away under a cabin bunk, out of sight, pulled out occasionally to find that one or another piece of equipment is not working or a part is missing.

I would hope they quickly steady and secure the vessel, move me to safety, treat lifethreatening injuries, take some accurate vital signs and look up my allergies and medical history whilst calling the telemedical provider.

We undertake the required basic training, and if or should I say when faced with a medical incident we hope that the little memory we have of the training day one, three or ten years ago, will be enough to see us through.

This is the minimum care I would hope for myself in such a scenario.

The unfortunate reality is that the chance of being involved in a medical incident working on a yacht is high. There are multiple calls a day to the major telemedical providers requesting assistance from their doctors (I used to work in the heart of one) and I am yet to speak to a captain that has never faced a medical incident

So how does pre-season training support crew in responding to a medical incident? On training days I run through action-based skills, and reinforce them through simulated

scenarios and slowly I see a confident medical response team emerge, eventually able to handle any medical issue as smoothly and efficiently as the wheel change on a formula one car. There are some providers moving pre-season training online, but covid allowing, I believe a day onboard with hands on practice with an inperson professional trainer is preferable, and assists crew in combatting the stress response by building brain muscle memory, so that

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when the initial impulse to freeze or flight kicks in, they are able recall the actions required to save life and limb, calling their crew on the radio to bring the medical kits, securing the airway, identifying life threatening injuries, and operating the defibrillator or oxygen system. Scenario based training is extremely affective, and teaches or reminds crew how to work as a team, ensuring all onboard are ready to assume various roles confidently, whether that be stopping the bleed, taking vital signs or caring for panicking relatives, and using the systems of that particular vessel. The trainer, who holds a current medical license, comprehensive maritime experience and strong teaching background, can provide the latest developments on guidelines, regulations and research each year, ensuring care is carried out with an up-to-date evidence

base, and hopefully the deliver training in a fun and engaging way. Questions on topics such as COVID or marine envenomation can be answered, and onboard equipment can be tested, issues identified and rectified, putting minds at rest. Lastly the skills learnt in pre-season training can be applied on land - how to help a stranger on the street who collapses, how to help your child if they are choking, they are life skills, that I believe everyone should practice regularly. To finish on a positive note, I find great reward in returning to a yacht each year and sometimes hearing heroic stories of crew stepping up as confident first responders, such as the stew who followed a guest from the dinner table recognising the international sign for choking (hands around the neck) and performed an

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effective abdominal thrust saving her life, or the crew member confident enough to utilise their training and perform CPR on the roadside after witnessing a motorbike accident in the Caribbean, buying the driver valuable minutes until an ambulance arrived. So, in conclusion, let’s to the back of our running the vessel and after scheduling our training day.

put medical minds, get enjoying life pre-season

incidents on with onboard, medical

I would love to hear your thoughts so please feel free to get in touch. ______________________________________ By Sara Paterson DTN Bsc RN Freelance Yacht Medic & Maritime Instructor, MSOS Trainer _ sara@msos.org.uk www.msos.org.uk

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This month we’re putting the spotlight Maria Stolpe, founder of Yoga Marisol. Maria is an experienced yoga teacher and continuing education provider (E-RYT 500/ YACEP). She offers group yoga (and meditation) classes in Mallorca’s beautiful nature, private yoga classes all over the Island, yoga retreats and continuing yoga teacher training. She loves teaching with a focus on the chakras and the elements and her aim is to connect you with yourself again and help you to experience more consciousness and inner peace. MY HEALTH & HAPPINESS HABITS: MARIA STOLPE – YOGA MARISOL

What is your guilty pleasure?

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What did you have for breakfast today?

Chocolate and cake, everything sweet!

Granola, fruits and coconut milk.

What’s one book or podcast you’d recommend everyone read/listen to?

Shop: There’s a lovely little boutique I love in San Telmo. Unfortunately, I can’t remember the name. It’s at the end of the small shopping street.

What does your morning routine look like? Since we adopted another dog, the first thing I do is take the pack to Bellver forest so they can have some fun before it gets hot and at the same time, I can connect to Mother Earth. After that, I try to get my morning ritual in which consists of 5mins nadi shodhana, 20mins Japa Meditation and chanting hanuman Chalisa. When I am teaching in the early morning I’ll do my ritual after this or later in the day. What is your number one health habit? Meditation. It’s my saviour whenever life becomes overwhelming. Also the use of essential oils.

There are so many: • Everything by Eckhart Tolle especially A New Earth • Momo by Michael Ende • Discover your Soul Signature by Panache Desai In Mallorca, where is your favourite place to: De-stress: The sea & Bellver forest, the places where I teach my classes Move: Horseback riding at Rancho Fino

Dine: My favourite restaurant is a well-kept secret in the southwest of the island and I hope I won’t regret sharing it, it’s Can Bibiloni. As in cafe culture, I love Coco’s Deli, Elefante and Ziva Stay: Finca S’Almundaina ______________________________________ Instagram: @yogamarisol www.yogamarisol.com www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide

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GAME-CHANGING SPECIALIST FOR SANTA PONSA DENTAL PRACTICE Despite being in his early 30s, Rodrigo has so many letters after his name that if they were pasta he could feed you alphabetti spaghetti for a week. After A-Levels at the British School of Barcelona, Rodrigo was accepted in the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya for a degree in dentistry. Upon completion, he started a master’s degree in periodontics at the same university, and graduated with recognition from the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). Rodrigo then turned his attention to a second two-year master’s in aesthetics and oral rehabilitation at the Barcelona Dental Institute, which he combined with a career in private dentistry. In year two, he applied for a PhD at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya and was accepted at the end of 2017. Rodrigo continues to work on his implantology-related thesis alongside his clinic-based practical work.

While general dentists can perform a broad range of highly-skilled dental procedures, there are times when things are best left to a specialist. These guys finish their dentistry degrees and dive headfirst into intense study of their chosen field, achieving true expert status. Rodrigo Gonzalez Terrats is one such expert. He’s spent more than a decade honing his skills in periodontology (gums and supporting structures) and implantology (placement of artificial teeth in the jaw). It’s a game-changer for Santa Ponsa Dental Practice.

“Despite having no medical professionals in my family, even as a child I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to medical science,” says Rodrigo. “I have always liked the idea of having a job which involves helping others. These days, my favourite procedures are those in which I am required to combine surgical

and restorative treatments. I can correct the gums with different surgical techniques, finish the prosthetic restoration, as well as improve the final aesthetics if required. But, it’s not just about being a skilled professional, you have to listen to your patients. Having good qualifications and dental training is vitally important, but truly understanding individuals’ chief concerns is what I believe gives a dentist their star quality.” When Rodrigo isn’t studying, or working, or listening, he’s playing tennis, football or padel, trying out different kinds of international cuisine - with a particular penchant for Japanese, or exploring the varied bays of north Mallorca in his girlfriend’s Zodiac RIB. And what does Rodrigo’s girlfriend do for a living? You guessed it, dentist. ______________________________________ Santa Ponsa Dental Practice (+34) 971 694 071 hforge@santaponsadental.com www.facebook.com/santaponsadental www.santaponsadental.com

Howard Forge BDS, Owner of Santa Ponsa Dental Practice, says: “Even with 20 years of dentistry under my belt, including dedicated implantology training, I know my limitations and, on occasion, have to refer our clients to a specialist. Having Rodrigo on board will reduce the number of these referrals. With two master’s degrees - one in implantology and periodontics and the other in aesthetics and oral rehabilitation - Rodrigo is able to perform pretty much any complex implant treatment a patient requires. This is great news for our customers as it stops them having to mentally and geographically switch from one dentist to another, perhaps joining a waiting list each time, and in turn reduces the overall treatment time. As Rodrigo is also fluent in English, he will be a huge asset to our team.”

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TENDON PROBLEMS OF THE HAND AND FOOT The tendons hold our joints together; they connect bone to bone across a joint whereas ligaments connect muscle to bone to bring about the movement of the joint. There are 27 bones in the hand, 34 muscles and over 100 ligaments and tendons. In the foot there are 28 bones with 33 joints and 112 ligaments and tendons from 13 long calf muscles and 21 smaller foot muscles.

infection, insect bite, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthropathy and diabetes. Symptoms include pain in the tendon where it crosses over the joint and there may be swelling and redness. The joints operated by the tendon will be stiff (especially in the morning) and there may be loss of strength.

When you consider our daily footfall and manual workload, it is no wonder that most of us will experience tendon issues in our often neglected extremities. Tendonitis Tendonitis is most commonly caused by overuse or overloading and is particularly prevalent in sporting activities or when work requires manual repetitive movements such as sanding, painting or handling heavy equipment. Inflammation of the tendon is caused by microscopic damage to the fibres of the tendon. The area will be red, swollen and painful to touch. Movements requiring the use of the tendon will be weakened and painful. Inflammation of the tendon is caused by microscopic damage to the fibres of the tendon. The area will be red, swollen and painful to touch. Movements requiring the use of the tendon will be weakened and painful. Tenosynovitis Tenosynovitis describes inflammation of the tendon and its synovial sheath which protects the tendon from being caught up in the mechanics of the joint or joints which it is crossing over. There are a number of possible causes of tenosynovitis depending on where in the body it occurs. Tenosynovitis of the finger and toe tendons is most commonly caused by repetitive activity and overuse such as running with incorrect footwear and using hand tools. Musicians can also be prone to suffer particularly pianists and guitarists. Other causes can be as a result of a wound

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Treatment Ice packs or ice dunking and anti-inflammatory medication (as approved by your doctor) should be used as soon as possible to reduce inflammation and swelling.

Stenosing Tenosynovitis AKA Tenovaginitis Tenosynovitis in the hand or foot and which is left untreated can develop into Stenosing Tenosynovitis also known as Tenovaginitis or Trigger Finger or Toe. Overuse causes the tendon to become inflamed and swollen so that it “catches” on the tendon sheath where it crosses over a joint. Ganglions or cysts may occur between the very small joints of the hand or foot limiting movement and causing pain when trying to achieve normal activity. If left untreated this inflammation can develop into a small nodule in the tendon which causes the finger or toe to get stuck in a bent position and then suddenly straighten with a painful pop. Friendly dynamic team Great with kids and nervous patients Same day emergency appointments Cosmetic treatments including whitening Hygenist Dental Implants

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Any activity involving the use of the tendon should be avoided and the limb should be rested. Occasionally, a sling, splinting or crutches may be necessary. In more severe injuries your doctor may inject a corticosteroid drug, hyaluronic or local anaesthetic into the affected tendon. Physiotherapy will be required to assess the severity of the condition, advice on splinting and treatments such as ultra-sound, deep frictions, passive stretching, auto-assisted stretching of the tendon, and provide a rehabilitation program to regain strength and flexibility. ______________________________________ 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 month’s issue we will be doing a HIIT session, (High Intensity Interval Training) using nothing but our own bodyweight. Self-doubt is the number one enemy to progress. By doubting your abil-ity to do something you have already fallen at the first hurdle laid out in front of you. Progress only comes once we step out of our comfort zone and allow ourselves to grow. you are never in a better position than you are now to work on yourselves and focus on things we may have doubt-ed doing before. Of course, anytime you start something new there will always be an element of doubt, we can never predict the outcome, how-ever lack of trying will always lead to regret, Best to try and fail than to have never tried at all. In summary: - 5 exercises - 4 rounds - 45 secs exercise, 10 sec recovery (max) between exercises - 1 min (max) rest between rounds ______________________________________ For more info on BT23 Fitness Scan the QR code and follow on Instagram or go to: https://bt23fitness.wordpress.com

Bicycles: Laying on our back raise the legs and shoulders just off of the ground rotate one shoulder around to meet the opposite knee in the middle while keeping the other leg extended straight out and just off of the floor.From this position reverse the movement and extend the bent knee out and bend the extended knee whilst rotating the shoulders around the other way.

Press up: Starting in a plank, hands directly below the shoulders, engage the core as you start to bend the elbows, keeping the chest level with the hips, once your chest is just off of the floor drive through the palms back up into the starting plank position.

High Knees: Running on the spot bring the knees as high as possible keep the core engaged and use the hands to help with the momentum of the movement.

Regression: Rolling press up, using the same form as the press up except we are balanced on our knees crossed legs at the back and roll through the knees on the way down and back up, see image for reference.

Squat Jump: From a standing position engage the core, push the hips back and keeping the weight in the heels drop down into a seated posi-tion, once held drive the force through the heels jump up into the air and as you land control yourself back into that squatted position.

Walk outs: From a standing position we bring our hands to the ground and walk out into a plank position, hold for a second and the reverse the movement back into a standing position, make sure you are stood back upright before going into the next rep.

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BILLIONAIRES IN SPACE Elon on… except Elon wants us to go and live on Mars.

There´s these three billionaires, each of them has a rocket….. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it isn't. It’s a deadly serious, and very expensive business, but is it a helpful pushing of the boundaries of science ultimately for the betterment of mankind?, or a willy waggling contest? Perhaps it's a bit early to say.

There have been many critical voices saying that the money being blown on these vanity projects could have improved conditions on Earth for many millions of the poorest of us. Seemingly pointless projects are the stock in trade of human beings however, the original space race between the USA and Soviet Union was a vanity project, but out of it came many new scientific discoveries, not least of which was a massive advance in computing. The CERN project in Switzerland, the biggest machine ever built by mankind aimed at identifying a particle that may, or may not exist, will tell us a little about the origins of the universe. Out of this project was born the World Wide Web. Without either of these neither Elon nor Jeff would be quite so loaded.

Richard, Elon and Jeff have all done very nicely. Richard sold a lot of records, ran an airline and fiddled about with F1 teams and fizzy drinks along the way. Elon started Paypal, makes electric cars, has a lot of satellites, and is experimenting with firing people to San Francisco in an underground tube, and Jeff started out selling books on the internet and now owns… well, pretty much everything really these days. They are all aiming for the stars in one form or another and last month, two of them lit the blue touch paper and put their money where their mouths are. Richard, went up in Virgin Galactic a vehicle launched at high altitude from a carrier plane took him to the upper atmosphere, a little bit of weighless mucking about, and a controlled return to terra firma in his reusable craft. A week or so later it was Jeff’s turn. This time Blue Origin, a reusable rocket took him and a small crew to a similar altitude, the rocket returned on autopilot for reuse, while the crew capsule returned by parachute. Elon meanwhile was having no part of this, showing off. After launching his convertible Tesla sports car, with dummy astronaut in the driver's seat into a slow orbit of the sun in 2018 he’s got down to the more serious issues of filling a low earth orbit with 1600 satellites and counting, to provide a continuous data network for the entire planet, and running a commercial satellite launching service working with NASA and the international space station. Richard and Jeff’s joyrides on the face of

Will this space race benefit us all eventually, or will it turn out to be rich boys showing off? Hard to say right now, but there is one name missing from the list. Another billionaire beneficiary of the microchip and the internet. Bill. it have realistically proven very little. They effectively replicated the very same feat managed almost exactly 60 years ago by Alan Shepard, the first American in space, albeit that they managed to reuse the spacecraft, so they are not really pushing science forward all that forcefully. Ostensibly this is about space tourism, a fairground ride for the seriously wealthy, mainly though it’s about marketing. Richard’s Virgin brand is aiming for suborbital commercial air travel. Potentially cutting the flight time from London to Australia to 2 hours. Jeff meanwhile wants to muscle in on Elon’s commercial activities, he wants to put a permanent base on the moon, and see us all living in biospheres floating about in the void. His long term vision is to move us humans away from their reliance on planet Earth. It’s one of the few things he sees eye to eye with

Around the same time that Richard and Jeff were boldly going where somebody already went sixty years ago, Bill signed another cheque for 1.5 billion dollars from his climate change investment fund to match federal spending on green future projects, while funding numerous startups aimed at reversing global warming, and averting the climate disaster that looms in the very near future. Leg it to another planet, or have a crack at saving this one? I’ll let you make your own mind up on that one, but I’m with Bill on this one. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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COLLISION AT SEA: PRACTICAL ASPECTS (PART 2) Collision is the collision involving ships, vessels or naval artefacts, resulting in damage to any of them or to persons or things, and is regulated in Spanish law by Law 14/2014, of 24 July, on Maritime Navigation. Prevention, through strict compliance with the International Regulations to prevent collisions, is the best measure to avoid them. However, there are a series of aspects that are difficult to understand for the seafarer that can generate great insecurity at the key moment of executing an evasive manoeuvre. Overcoming these situations is essential because the seafarer's responsibility not only affects the people and goods carried by his vessel, but also extends to other vessels and to the coasts and natural resources through which he is passing. Once a collision has occurred, the first thing to do is to look after the life and physical integrity of the passengers, to try to avoid greater damage and to safeguard the lives of the people. The next step is to assess the damages and the cause or perpetrator of the collision. Desperation and distress can lead us, in a dangerous situation, for example, to abandon our vessel hastily and without taking the minimum safety precautions. As a basic rule, the boat should only be abandoned when it offers less guarantees of protection than any other means of survival, and never, if possible, without having sent out a distress message and taken the basic preparatory measures for abandonment. Depending on the specific circumstances of the collision between the vessels, it will be possible to determine whether there was fault or negligence on the one party of either or both of them, and the collision may therefore be classified as culpable, fortuitous or doubtful. In culpable collision, the decisive element is the failure to observe any marine rules of experience or rules which ought to have been known. In collision caused by joint fault, the liability of their respective owners shall be graduated in proportion to the degree of fault attributed to each ship or, as the case may be, vessel or marine craft. The determination of the extent and nature of the liability is essential when litigating for compensation for the damage caused. It is therefore necessary to document the facts and consequences of the collision by means of photographs of the damage or wreckage, position and names of the ships as well as their course and description of the manoeuvre, witnesses and data on the state of the sea and the wind. The report shall be made within 24 hours by means of a declaration before the competent authority of the point where the collision took place (Guardia Civil) , or that of the first port of arrival of the vessel, the competent Juzgado de lo Mercantil (Commercial Court) if it is in Spain, or before the Spanish Consul if it occurred abroad. However the shipowner who is obliged to pay compensation in such cases may in due course bring a civil and/or criminal action against the person who caused the damage.

In the event of personal injury or loss of life, criminal proceedings are opened, so it is important to clearly ratify all the facts before the authorities investigating the incident so that this is reflected in the report of the Judicial Police of the Guardia Civil or the report of the Capitanía Marítima. At this point we must remember that all ships and boats are obliged to contract civil liability insurance which, among other things, covers damage caused to another vessel due to collision, regulated by Royal Decree 607/1999, of 16 April, of compulsory civil liability insurance for recreational or sports boats, which establishes minimum limits of 96,000 euros for material damage, i.e. damage to the other vessel, and 120,000 euros per victim. The insurance expressly covers damage caused by collision with or without contact between boats. It is a third party insurance, which means that it does not cover the damage to the insured boat that is at fault. It is therefore advisable to make an amicable report signed by the parties involved in the collision detailing the facts and from this report it will be possible to determine, in case of doubt, who is at fault. If there is no personal contact between the parties and an amicable report is not made, which is often the case, it is essential to identify the flag and registration number of the vessel that has boarded us, as well as the details of witnesses who can corroborate the incident. Any information that we can gather in order to prove the fact and circumstances will be essential for a future claim. The legislation regulates what is called the direct action whereby the injured party can claim directly against the guilty party. In other words, it is not necessary to make a claim against the other vessel, as it is possible to claim directly against its insurer. The problem lies in knowing who the insurer is, although it is reasonable for the parties to exchange this information. The legal claim will be made against the shipowner, the skipper and the insurance company and the statute of limitations expires two years after the date of the collision. However, we have to bear in mind that, even if we recognise the fault of the other party, our insurer will want to know exactly what happened and it could be the case that, having

recognised the fault, our insurer does not cover the damage because it interprets the facts in a different way, in which case we will have no choice but to take our insurer to court, as our recognition of fault does not bind it, but it does bind us before the injured party. Whether or not it is clear who pays for the damage, it is important to assess the cost of the repairs to be carried out. If one of the parties and the insurer agree to pay, the insurer will send an expert to assess the cost of the repairs. If there is no agreement on the extent of the damage caused by the incident and the cost of the repairs, a contradictory expert valuation procedure would be initiated in which each party appoints a surveyor and, if there is no agreement, a third surveyor to settle the dispute. In the event that the ship that is entitled to compensation also has its own damage insurance, the shipowner could act in two ways: - By giving a report to his own company for payment. - By claiming against the ship at fault or against his own insurance directly. In the first case the company will pay its insured and then claim from the company of the guilty party. Note that if we follow the first route the company will pay according to what our policy says and surely will not cover collateral damages such as loss of earnings or consequential damages, compensation that we must claim separately. If we opt for direct action against the ship at fault and its insurance, we could claim everything in the same package. Finally, it should be noted that the damages derived from collision constitute a maritime claim under the International Convention on the Arrest of Ships, Geneve 1999, which means that the arrest and immobilisation of the vessel causing the damage can be requested prior to or in conjunction with the filing of the legal claim. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinos Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 413 201 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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MARGARET WHITTAKER OBE - A PRECIOUS PEARL

major newspaper, magazine and television station the world over. No pressure then. As she glided into the meeting room at Pearl’s offices in Puerto Portals, she oozed style and glamour and was everything I had built up in my head. I was just trying to stop sweating from the 33-degree heat outside. And failing. But the lady who sat down opposite me, who frequently rubs shoulders with the great and good of A list celebrities was possibly one of the most down to earth people I have ever met. She was simply wonderful. Her infectious laugh and sense of humour, her self-deprecation, the way that, despite sad occurrences, she simply radiates positivity is, I expect, why she has so many loyal followers, not only in her day-today life, but in the businesses that she has put her heart and soul into.

When I was asked to write this article about the legendary Margaret Whittaker OBE, to say I was a tad nervous was an understatement. Not only is she the founder of Slimming World, owner of Son Amar and is now heading up the beautiful Pearl Yachts, but she is also famous for her charity work and has been written about and interviewed by pretty much every

Growing up in Nottinghamshire as the adopted daughter of a coal miner, Margaret was taught the value of money from an early age, and this is something that continues to be a driving force for the way she views the world. She confirms this, as, when we go off on yet another tangent, we both shake our heads at the strange custom of pouring Moet over each other at Nikki Beach. It’s just a blatant waste of money, and maybe more importantly, champagne, something that neither of us could comprehend. Although maybe it’s because it’s

not a free food in Slimming World... I ask her about Slimming World, now 52 years young, and she describes the concept which is beautiful in its simplicity. It explains a lot about why it has come so far from those first meetings in a church hall and a scout hut, not forgetting the two years with a phone booth as her office 6 hours a day, while she waited for their landline to be put in. To the now impressive 5,000 employees and over a million current members. Quite simply it’s all based around the idea of Free Foods. Free Foods (not Champagne sadly) are everyday foods like lean meat and fish, pasta (yes, really!), rice, grains, veg, fruit, eggs and fat-free dairy that you can eat as much of when you want, where you want. It’s also about gently introducing exercise, and rather tellingly from what I have seen of Margaret’s personality, it’s about support, love and respect from those that run the groups and their members. It’s easy to see why it works and is so popular. So how do you go from helping millions of women and men fit into their favourite outfits to owning an uber successful British yacht building company in the form of Pearl Yachts? It all started on a nearly disastrous canal boat holiday where, after spending a few days messing around in the locks they decided to head to York. Unfortunately, on the advice of a

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proclaimed and verified by Margaret, Queen of Taupe, and you have a boat with such a veritable blend of textures, colours, elegance and style that it is no surprise they are quite literally motoring from their oyster shells. I sit there in wonderment of how she does it, because let’s not forget, besides Slimming World and Pearl Yachts she also owns the quite incredible Son Amar, which I had had the pleasure of visiting the new Eden concept only days before. Unsurprisingly Son Amar has style, creativity, sexiness and that sprinkling of adventure that you would expect from Margaret. Even in these difficult Covid times where at one point Margaret wasn’t even allowed back onto the island, and coming up against a bureaucracy like no other, Son Amar stands proud and beautiful and ready to welcome you with open arms. Again, much like its owner.

rather odd lock keeper they headed out into a tidal river. Everything was fine going one way, until, under the lock keeper’s advice they tied up and then, yep, the tides turned, and all hell broke loose as the water literally began to boil around them. Thankfully no one was injured, however, fortuitously it made Margaret realise that she needed some lessons, so she contacted the local RYA centre, which is where she met Tony, the love of her life. I would say the rest is history, but there is much to go. The story continues to unfold as she explains how in 1996, they decided to walk from John O’Groats to Lands’ End. The original plan of five miles in the morning and five in the afternoon escalated slightly as they zig zagged their way across the country, visiting friends and Slimming World groups and ceilidhing the nights away. Needless to say, the Sponsored Slim meant that Margaret lost weight and suddenly a muscle, or what she thought was muscle, appeared. Frighteningly it was actually a tumour. As they waited for the operation she went through an understandable mix of emotions from terror and anger, to finally peace and acceptance. However, it was not her time to leave us, the tumour was thankfully benign and the operation successful. But it had made her think. Life truly is too short. So, it sent them off on a completely different trajectory, which involved a 51ft battered sailboat, some hairy passages, plenty of fun, a sprinkling of adventure, a Bonnie Tyler rendition and lots of exploring. It finally found them arriving in Puerto Portals, on the advice of a fellow sailor. And that was that. Margaret was done. She had found the place that she wanted to be, the very same place that we are currently sat. 25 years later she no longer owns that battered beauty, but instead a Pearl 80 which she simply adores, and has taken over the helm of Pearl Yachts from Tony, who after a terrible cancer scare, which he miraculously, thanks eventually to an outstanding oncologist, recovered from, has quite rightly decided to retire and enjoy their beautiful house up the hill. Along with an incredible glass piano, but that’s a story for another day.

Margaret, as with everything she touches, has turned Pearl Yachts into gold with the seasoned knowledge of Managing Director Iain Smallridge, the constant encouragement and advice of Tony in the background and Managing Director and lifelong friend Cenk Efe at the forefront. By bringing her own unique style and way of thinking to the company, it has seen its best year to date since it launched in 1988. Headed up by award-winning naval architect Bill Dixon, Pearl’s design ethos of beautifully crafted boutique yachts, leading innovation and superb seakeeping is evident in both the aesthetics and functionality. Add to that the stunning interior designs by Kelly Hoppen, self-

There are so many more things that I want to write about Margaret, fabulous anecdotes that she told me, and I know we were only brushing the surface, but I sadly don’t have the space to fit it all in. In fairness, I think to do Margaret her full justice it would probably take the whole magazine a hundred times over. So, I will leave you with this, if you have the luck, and I do truly feel lucky to have met her, to meet Margaret, be prepared to laugh, and nearly cry, to giggle and be amazed, and to be left wanting more, yet feeling a warm glow. She is an adoring wife and mother and many out there are blessed to call her a friend. Margaret Whittaker OBE truly is a precious pearl. ______________________________________ By Victoria Pearce

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CHANGEMAKER STUDENTS RETURN TO SHORE AFTER AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPEDITION WITH SAVE THE MED FOUNDATION

Each year, Save The Med conducts week long marine science expeditions, during which we monitor the marine ecosystems, study selected marine species, collect data on plastic pol-lution and learn about the threats the Mediterranean Sea is facing and the solutions that could help regenerate it. Participants who sign up for the expeditions not only help make these days at sea possible but also actively contribute to the work done onboard. And once a year so do school stu-dents, as part of their participation in the educational project “Changemakers At Sea.” The project, which is run for the fourth consecutive year by Save the Med Foundation with the support and collaboration of Fundación Jesús Serra - Grupo Catalana Occidente, creates a platform where students become the main drivers of change in the Balearic Islands, creat-ing a positive impact in their communities with some highly practical and applicable solu-tions to the issue of plastic pollution. This year, out of 22 presented projects, a jury of experts struggled to selected the five most impactful ones, whose teams were invited to join Save The Med at sea. Two of the teams spent a week on-board the beautiful wooden sailing vessel from 1841, Rafael Verdera,

while the others were invited for educational excursions on-board the solar powered boat Stenella. During their time at sea, the students encountered and learned to identify sea turtles, dol-phins, sunfish, jumping tuna, Spiny devil rays and a variety of seabirds. They analysed the presence of microplastics on the water surface and helped to retrieve plastic pollution and abandoned fishing gear at sea. “The expedition turned out to be a life changing experience, not only for the Changemakers, but for everyone on board. The trip is a really unique chance for students to connect with the sea and nature first-hand and to gain abilities and outdoor skills that are not possible to convey in a classroom setting.” said Sergio Halpern Ruiz, marine biologist and educator at Save The Med Foundation. Out of the selected projects, one was from

“Team Ecolog”, made up of four students from Lycée Français.. They presented an idea for an eco-catalogue style app, with one clear ob-jective: to reduce single-use plastic consumption by connecting users to zero waste shops in their area. Through the app, users will be able find (and evaluate) shops and businesses that help consumers go plastic-free by selling package free products or providing reusable and returnable containers, offering products in bulk and promoting the Bring Your Own (BYO) system. Another selected team was “Es Salobrar”, made up of four students from Col.legi Fra Joan Ballester who carried out an in-depth investigation and surveys in local commerces and shops, coming to the conclusion that many of them still use a lot of plastic bags - so they developed a campaign for the effective replacement of plastic with a reusable, carefully de-signed, tote bag option. They also used the information collected on their surveys to raise

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awareness in their school and local community, engaging an impressive amount of indivi-duals and shops in their project. Other impactful projects included creative campaigns for the reduction of single use sani-tary waste, low impact business ideas, informative websites from youth to youth, poems that raise awareness and provoke emotions for change and much, much more! All projects can be viewed online on the project webpage www.changemakersatsea.com. Together they help inspire and engage local communities all around the Balearic Islands in the active care for the beautiful islands that we live on and the magnificent but fragile sea that surrounds us.

“Participating in the Changemakers Project was an unforgettable experience. Being part of it helped to strengthen conviviality, respect, friendship and the awareness to take care of our planet and our Mediterranean Sea,” adds Joana Maria Ferrer Bonet, teacher from Col. legi Fra Joan Ballester. “Changemakers perfectly unites our two main objectives at Fundación Jesús Serra, to promote education and learning, in this case the topic is environmental protection, and to have a positive impact in local communities while preserving the humanitarian values of our founder,” points out Ignacio Gallardo-Bravo the Director of Fundación Jesús Serra.

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The project doesn’t end here as each individual team is encouraged to continue their amazing efforts in plastic reduction. For those who want to participate next year, the project will be open again to all students of the Balearics Islands aged 15-18 years. And that’s not all, after a pilot phase this year, a Junior version of the project means that students aged 8-14 will also be able to join the movement towards plastic-free future generations. Meanwhile, anyone who would like to join Save The Med’s marine science expeditions while contributing to the science projects conducted onboard, has the possibility to do so! Find out more by visiting www.savethemed.org and following us on social media: @savethemed

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OUT AND ABOUT IN MALLORCA

Mihaela Christou: Making stylish, functional easy to wear jewellery I first treated myself to one of Mihaela´s bracelets - a striking red cord with corals design -nearly 10 years ago. It has been one of my favourite pieces ever since, as it goes with anything from jeans and t-shirt, to a summer dress to a smart suit. She once told me that she started designing in

The Cocowear: Wearable art made with love in Mallorca The stylish Cocowear scarves first came onto my radar at an exhibition of local artists held at Mama Carmen's café in Santa Catalina. They are bright and colourful, but at the same time there is a calming order to be found in their patterns. Tamara Katrina Lloyd-Cox, the young lady behind the brand, is half Philippina half English and grew up

primary school, when she would take some of her mom´s jewellery pieces, pull them apart and rearrange the parts to look “more interesting”. Mum might not have been best pleased with this hobby back then, but little could she have known where it would take her daughter in the years to come... Mihaela turned her hobby into business in 2011. Ten years on, she splits her time between London, Zagreb and Port Adriano

in Mallorca. This interesting background partly explains the most common motives in her art: Asian inspired creatures, geometrical patterns, tropical plants and vibrant colours. Tamara tells me that she always loved to paint. She studied fashion design, got into textiles and thought that it would be nice to make wearable art that one doesn’t find in high street stores. She paints her

here in Mallorca; she has many happy customers from all over the world and her simple but stylish designs have been featured in dozens of magazines, including Vogue and Glamour. Although Mihaela makes earrings, necklaces and other pieces on demand, her focus these days is on beautiful, stackable semi-precious stone bracelets. Each bracelet is made to measure and is completely unique, as no two stones are ever the same. You can order only one or

designs by hand first, then transfers them into a computer program from which they get printed by a specialist printer for small producers. Each design is composed of creatures, symbols or patterns that mean something to her. It's almost like her visual diary, and by looking at them you can almost make up your own story, if you like. All her scarves are 100% organic silk and made in editions of a maximum of 50 items.

Text: Mia Naprta mia.naprta@gmail.com IG: @mianaprta

you can build a mix and match collection over time. I have caught up with Mihaela in Port Adriano this summer, partly to order two more bracelets, but also to hear what´s new. She told me that she has started designing bracelets for men in tiger eye, lava stone, black onyx stones (to name but a few) and I really loved what I saw. Check out Mihaela´s social media and I bet that, like me, you will want “one of everything”! www.mihaelachristou.co.uk IG: @mihaelachristou.jewellery

Her T-shirts are made of organically certified cotton. Tamara´s beautiful items are sold exclusively through her website and Instagram. While she does not make individual customised items, as it would not be financially viable, you can always discuss a larger personalised order of scarves, t-shirts etc. with her. She is planning to extend her collection adding new pieces such as silk shirts, pants and jumpers in October or November this year, so watch this space! www.thecocowear.com IG: @the_cocowear

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KILL THE HILL

A New Event in cycling calendar in Mallorca On November 6th, 2021, Mallorca will host the first Kill the Hill mountain time trial. What is a Time Trial? A time trial is quite simply you racing against the clock. Riders are let off down the start ramp at regular intervals, so while you are competing against each other, it is hard to know how you are doing until you and your competitors cross the line. Kill the hill is a closed road, time trial on one of the most beautiful roads in the world… the legendary Sa Calobra. Sa Calobra Sa Calobra is the most famous climb in Mallorca and features in most peoples list of top ten climbs in the world. Due to its location, in order to ride up it, first you must descend it as the only way down to the start point is the one road atop the Coll des Reis 686m. That means you can scope it out before you ride it up, taking note of the switchbacks peppered all the way along the climb. It’s one of the top training climbs you can ride because, like the Col de la Madone in southern France, its gradient is consistent throughout, with only a couple of steep pitches as you round the sharp turns near the top. On top of those 26 switchbacks, on the way you’ll pass cutouts in the rock, ride along sheer cliff faces and enjoy

sea-view scenery as you roll your way to the top, where you’ll find the famous ‘270’ turn near the top. Normally when you head up the climb, your legs feel the effects of cycling there, but Kill the Hill provides you with the opportunity to smash it with fresh legs. Vital Statistics

When is the event… Friday, November 5, 2021: Registration, number pick-up and rider briefing at Hotel Esplendido in Port Soller Saturday, November 6, 2021: Race Day and Post Race Party!

By boat of course! Save your legs for the climb! On the morning of the event the organisers will ferry you and your bike from Port Soller to the starting cabins in the port of Sa Calobra. Don’t worry about sea legs after the short 50 minute journey – in the start area they will have Zycle trainers available for all competitors to warm up on, as well as a short road warm up route should you prefer that option.

that´s not to be missed. 4th - 10th October For further information: ontheroad.org.uk | info@ontheroad.org.uk

Generous and equal prizes for top 3 riders in each classification, male and female as well as some bonus raffle prizes from the sponsors. Your race number will gain you access to all post-race events including the award ceremony and party Saturday evening at Hotel Esplendido in the Port de Soller. What does Strava Say? The Strava King of the Mountain is Sebas Henao 24min 54sec and the Queen of the Mountain is Mavi Garcia (Mallorca) 29mins 51sec

How do I get to the Start Line?

for a cycling experience

Enjoy food, entertainment and a sports massage in the recovery zone as you cheer on other competitors. All riders can send a postride recovery bag ahead to have a change of clothes at the finish. Will there be prizes?

• Distance: 10km • Average gradient: 7% • Steepest gradient: 20%

Come join us

What happens up top?

For more information see the webpage: www.killthehill.cc ______________________________________ Dan Marsh Ses Rotes - Cycling, Wine & Horses www.sesrotes.com dan@sesrotes.com 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

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

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COFFEES AND CAKES

La Finca: Neighbourhood coffee dealers I came across this cute little café with an interesting wall art at some point this winter when I had something to do at the nearby Ajuntamiento (council). It stuck in my mind as it was here that I first tried the famous Japanese style cheesecake. It looked and tasted so good that I scoffed it before I even remembered to take a photo. Those who know me well know how rare it is for me to eat a cake or a pastry before taking a photo of it! As I came to speak to the people behind La Finca, a few weeks ago, I was given a couple of cakes to try. Both were just as good as that cheesecake which is apparently only on their winter menu. First up, there was a beautifully presented carrot cake. Unusually, it was cut into a square, rather than a typical slice of a round cake. The base was made of chocolate, dried fruits and nuts. Then came an elaborately

piped cheese frosting – perfectly tangy and fresh. All this was topped with summer fruits including strawberries and blueberries. Most importantly, the taste was just as good as the presentation. The second “cake” I tried was, in fact, a vegan chocolate bar made up of a gluten free biscuit base and a creamy yet chewy concoction of pure cocoa and agave, sprinkled with crushed nuts. I loved both of those cakes, but as I was visiting on what was probably the hottest day of the summer of 2021, I could not finish them. I took the leftovers home and enjoyed them even more the next day. Sebastian Chavez and Juan Pablo Camed met in Madrid, where they both worked in hospitality. They did a few seasons in Cala d´Or, on the east side of Mallorca, which made them think about opening their own café. Debating between Madrid and Palma, they decided to go for Palma as they felt that, at the time, the specialty coffee scene here was still in

very early stages and they could carve a good opportunity for themselves in that space. This was four years ago. Juan and Sebastian chose the “local” we are sitting in because it is in an “up and coming” part of Palma; close both to the sea and to the old town. It is on the popular Avenidas and has a lovely sun filled terrace. There is a college nearby and some of their customers inevitably come from there, but the rest are made up of neighbours as well as people from all over Palma. They serve locals and tourists probably in an equal measure. Juan tells me that they know some of the other guys on the specialty coffee scene, such as Alejandro of Mama Carmen´s and Cristobal of Bacan (both of whom I have interviewed earlier this year). He feels that they are forming a specialty coffee community here, where guys treat each other like a family. Each of them

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does their own thing, has their own style, but they support each other rather than compete against each other and this is so nice to hear.

“plate of the day”, with recipes that are often a fusion of Mallorcan, South American, African and other influences.

A great coffee accompanied by a beautifully presented, super tasty carrot cake is an added bonus, of course!

La Finca is not a vegan place; their philosophy is “a little bit of everything”, while using the ingredients that are as healthy as they can be. They are also heavily into supporting the local economy. For example, they use eggs from a farm here in Mallorca and fresh milk from Menorca.

As I am primarily interested in sweet treats, Sebastian and Juan tell me about some of their most popular choices. Sebastian says that their brownie with tahini is really sought after. Their banana bread is also often asked for and they make it into a pretty plate: they toast it, top it up with a kind of a cream cheese and add fruit to it. Another popular choice, as at several other places around town, is cinnamon or cardamom rolls. Theirs come from a small bakery in C/ Velasques named AM bakery.

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In terms of coffee, they have a couple of providers at the moment. One is a well-known local roaster Mistral, and the other is Fjord Coffee from Berlin in Germany. And, I can't emphasize this strongly enough: the coffee here is excellent! In fact, when I asked Juan what people come to La Finca for the most, his unhesitant answer was: the coffee! Aside from that, people also love their version of the omnipresent avocado toast and they offer a

As I came for this chat, I met a guy who was working there on his laptop and was just packing up his mobile office for a day. As soon as I see people being comfortable enough to spend a few hours somewhere, that place immediately gets the thumbs up from me!

Above 2 photos by Mia Naprta

Text: Mia Naprta mia.naprta@gmail.com IG: @mianaprta Photos: Personal archive unless otherwise stated. La Finca C/ de l'Escola Graduada 5, 07002 Palma (+34) 871 536 130 IG: @lafincamallorca_ Open: 8:30 - 16h Mon-Fri Bike and pet friendly Eat in or take-away

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HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO? 3100m, however these last two examples are extraordinarily unique.

Xurxo and his vines by the sea (Bodegas Albamar)

albamar

Within the world of wine there are so many height levels you can reach, even more so when talking about prices…then the sky's the limit! The majority of people pay as much as their pocket will allow but be warned, it doesn't necessarily mean that the more you pay, the better the wine will be. It is all relative, and also dependent on so many other factors. When talking about altitude, there are definitely physical limitations on how high you can plant vines, to be able to create quality wines from them. Climate change is introducing new factors and changing the rules of the game, but there will still be altitudes that the vines cannot cope with. The current ‘normal’ limit is approximately 1000m above sea level; however there are exceptions to this rule. For instance, some of the most elevated vineyards in mainland Spain can be found in the Gredos region (reaching 1230m), in Granada's Alpujarra mountain range (at 1300m), and in Aragón, where you will find vines above 1100m. In Tenerife, some vines are planted at 1700m, defying all logic. How is this possible? It is mainly due to the weather conditions and the sky-scraping volcanic peaks. An even further extreme, is a vineyard located on the Tibetan Plateau at 3500m, and there is a bodega in Argentina with vines planted at

Alpujarras mountain range

The influence of altitude, in relation to wines, is very clear. We have all, at some point in our lives, understood that the higher you go, the cooler the temperature gets. In very general terms, when you go up 100m, you can expect the temperature to drop 1ºC. Higher altitude vines benefit from this fact as it slows the ripening of the grape. In addition, the proximity and strength of the sun’s rays helps create grapes with thicker skins, which ultimately adds more colour and aromas to the wine. As you go further up the mountain, the soils tend to be poorer in nutrients and they retain less water and humidity. The consequences of these factors are likely to be smaller berries and a greater concentration of flavours. All in all this tends to be a winemaker's dream! Priorat wines are a clear example of wines created at altitude, using small grapes with thick skins and concentrated flavours. It is often the case that a higher elevation also means a drier climate, so the leaves and grapes are able to grow healthily, without the risk of being infected by dangerous fungi. But, not all is beneficial uphill! The mechanisation of the countryside has increased, consequently introducing more industrial techniques into the farming process. This makes it a lot easier to grow anything, but machines do not cope well with steep hills or mountainsides, so eventually, many high altitude wine regions were abandoned for lower, easier to manage terrain. Nowadays, reputed Spanish winemakers are searching for the abandoned vineyards on the hardest, steepest hills, in order to bring the old vines back to life and remind the world how nice high altitude wines can be. Needless to say, these wines are going to be more artisan and therefore more costly. At the end of the day, a hand crafted product has to be paid for. Moving to the other end of the scale, how low can we go? When talking about vines, the only limit is the sea, and there are many vineyards around the world that are planted next to the allure of the waves. The clear, cooling influence of the sea breeze, the sandy soils, the minerality, and the salinity of the environment, all play a crucial role in the final product.

Grapes on high altitude vines, Spain

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Gaintza Txakoli Getaria

Having vines next to the sea does not mean the quality is going to be second-rate. Yes, the climate has a tendency to be warmer near the coastline, but there are some great wine regions situated at a lower altitude, Bordeaux being a classic example. In fact, the majority of high quality wine regions are next to a body of water, be it the sea, a lake or a river, thanks to the temperature regulating conditions they create. For the vines to grow healthily, steady, moderate temperatures are of paramount importance. Heat waves and extreme weather conditions are the enemy. The sun is not the only factor in low wine growing regions. A fresh breeze and the morning fog can give the grapes a much needed breather, helping them retain a desired acidity. One of the most popular coastal wines in Spain is the Albariño from Rías Baixas. The Basque Country's Txacolí is also making an interesting comeback. Both of these types of wines are very acidic (citrus), mineral and a touch salty, so they are perfect with seafood dishes. Some wineries are experimenting even more, by heading offshore to age their wines underwater. The idea came from the discovery of shipwrecked wines and champagne that

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La Haya underwater wine

were rescued and brought ashore. This is currently an uncommon and expensive procedure, but an interesting one nonetheless. The underwater aging conditions are similar to that on land; low light, a constant temperature and high humidity. However, the extra pressure seems to give the wines an added dimension. They are certainly worth trying just for the rarity factor.

Whether high or low, altitude in wines is a key factor to consider when choosing wines to try. It is worth doing some research beforehand, as the labelling can be very confusing and, at the moment, it is not regulated. As always, ask your local expert or the wine shop staff. They should help you navigate through the options so that you don't get too dizzy from all this talk of altitude.

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Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

Where the Yacht Crew Meets Situated in the STP Shipyard

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Les Artistes French Restaurant

T. 871 50 48 83 lesartistesymas@gmail.com Plaça Comtat del Rossello, 4 - 07002 Palma de Mallorca

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: Rascal Van full of Boot Sale items. Offers please! With or without Rascal Van, good body, engine not running. So spares or repair! email: gwizz1946@gmail.com. (09.21) FOR SALE: Lock up - 75m2, close to Santa Catalina. Mostly secondhand items - Yachting, Motoring, Household, Collectibles, much much more! Genuine enquiries. Sensible offer to clear all! Contact by email: gwizz1946@gmail.com. (09.21) FOR SALE: Opel Corsa 2017. All multas paid up!!!!! 5000€ or best offer. Available 13 /7. New brakes, 49.000 km. automatic, just passed ITV. Leave message on 971 675 927, or 645 990 278. (07.21) FOR SALE: VW Multivan 2.5 D Matricula: 7589-HLR 20.07. 2001 Seats: 7 KM 363,888 Tow-Bar 150HP, Turbo Diesel Roof Rack Roof tent: Auto camp, deluxe ITV 19.01,2022. Contact: Andy Leemann: (+34) 661 200 006. (04.21) FOR SALE: Established and successful interior yacht business in Palma. Would suit an ex Chief Stew with great experience who is looking to move onshore but remain working in the industry. The business has great potential for growth and needs someone driven and self motivated. Also the possibility of partnership. repliesbymail@gmail.com. (04.21) FOR SALE: Myford Super 7 metal working lathe. Power cross feed. Comes with a range of accessories. Pinnacle PDM20 milling machine. Both Very Good Condition. 3.500 euros. Contact 647 436434. (03.21)

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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 3 bedroom 2 bathroom charming village house for rent in Puigpunyent, unfurnished but complete with Miele Washing Machine, Miele Dishwasher. Courtyard, Terrace & Patio. Price 1500 / m + electricity & WiFi. tel .no. 629 377 290. (03.21) FOR SALE: Catamaran Hobie Cat 21 Wings for sale, original US model year 1995. Trampolin mesh. Main sail and fore sail with furler. 5.000 €. Contact: Enrique 659 979 202 or eaa.correo@gmail.com. (06.21)

FOR SALE: Mobility Walker / Shopping aid...in As New Condition. Fully braked, takes up to 110 kg. Seat, backrest, small basket. Foldable so easy to load into a car or stowaway at home. Only...€50! Try before you buy... Porto Pi area. 634 161 551. (09.21)

FOR RENT: For rent industrial property, polígono son bugadellas, 170 m2 ground floor 120 m2 first floor all legalized, good connection to palma ports 380 v electricity, ideal for nautical workshop. 1500 € a month contact bertsim59@gmail.com 659 678 089. (12.20) FOR RENT: Charming family finca, 15 minutes drive from Palma and marinas, but nestled in the mountains, totally private, 4,000sqm fenced in, parking for 2/3 cars. This unique property is a tranquil oasis just outside busy Palma with swimming pool, wood burning pizza oven, terraces, outside kitchen with bar/bbq/ fridge. Ideal for parties and entertaining. 2 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large modern kitchen, open plan living and dining room, air con, WIFI, apple tv, terracotta and cherry wood floors. Guesthouse about 100 metres from main house is ideal for visitors or family that come to stay. Sleeps 4, separate bathroom, small living room and kitchen. Own terrace with tables and chairs. Long term let only. Give us a call if you are interested. (+34) 616 482 800 or feefee@spain.cc for more information or photos. (07.20)

FOR RENT: Beautiful village house in the charming Alaró. At the feet of the tramuntana trails, this quiet house serves as a haven of peace. With two double bedrooms and a terrace facing countryside landscape, this house warms its living room with a fireplace. Two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining room. Short or middle term rental for a nice stay. Pakberasategui@gmail.com 670 326 036. (01.21)

FOR RENT: This beautiful house, settled in the heart of charming son Españolet (by santa catalina). Will be your haven of peace during your stay in Palma, only 5 min walking distance to the center. A unique master bedroom and Two more, double and single bedrooms will serve as a perfect base for your stay in Palma. A big terrace to feel relaxed in a quiet neighborhood, a living room with a fireplace and a complete kitchen to make you feel entirely at home. Weekly or monthly rental. Pakberasategui@ gmail.com. 670 326 036. (01.21)

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE JOBS / EMPLOYMENT JOB VACANCY: MTSea SL are looking for an English Speaking, qualified Refrigeration Engineer MTSea are a marine air conditioning and refrigeration company based in Palma, working on yachts in Mallorca. We are looking for a qualified refrigeration engineer (qualifications must be acceptable in the EU) to add to our team. Experience of working on yachts is desirable but not necessary. A good work ethic, high standards and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are all essential. This is a permanent position so must be able to work and reside legally in Spain. Pay is relevant to experience. CallTania to discuss this position 679 51 81 31. (01.21) JOB VACANCY: Fire Detection And Alarm Specialist (M/W). Do you have a degree in electromechanics? Do you have experience detecting faults and/ or maintaining fire detection and protection equipment in nautical environments? Are you a team-player with office automation user capabilities? One of the most recognized fire protection companies in Mallorca selects personnel to support its detection and alarm department. Your duties will be: Detection of faults and alarms in fire detection equipment; Maintenance of fire detection equipment; Installation of fire detection and alarm systems; Support for workshop manager and detection area; Problem solving. We offer direct hiring, full time, breaks according to Law and salary according to experience. It is required: A degree in Electromechanics or equivalent; Analytical capacity for problem solving; Team working attitude; Handle tools skills; Driving licence B; Previous experience in a similar position will be assessed; If you are interested in this position, send CV to: busquedadepersonalpci@ gmail.com. (11.20) AVAILABLE: Lady house / pet sitter, n/s, available over the autumn / winter period in Mallorca. Reliable, kind, trustworthy and long term resident, own transport. Please email me at: medlyn.com@gmail.com. (11.20)

If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net

JOB VACANCY: Repair and maintenance of marine diesel engines, gearboxes and shaftings in the pleasure craft area. We are a young company and want to expand our team, and we are looking for a mechanic for marine engines who has professional education as car mechanic or equivalent. We presuppose experience in engines, a good knowledge of English. Experience in the marine sector and knowledge of Spanish is an advantage but not a requirement. We offer you an all year employment. Please email your application with curriculum vitae and a photograph to: info@me-palma.de. (07.20)

POSITION WANTED: Looking for Part-Time Personal Assistant or Administrative work. Vast experience working at Board level in several different industries. Also ran own business for 10 years. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Other skills include diary management, face-to-face client contact, bookkeeping, marketing campaigns, ad designing and promotions. Have experience of working remotely. Fast learner! So if you need some help without the commitment of a Full-Time salary - I’m your woman! Lisa Thompson on (+34) 689 542 690 or email me at lisathompson100@ hotmail.com. (12.19)

JOB VACANCY: Mallorca based marine welding and fabricating company working within the superyacht industry has an opening for an experienced Marine Engineer. The job would ideally suit a Marine Engineer in the yachting industry that wants to become land based but other work back-grounds will also be considered. Involves project managing from discussing the job on board with the client, designing plans, making estimates and liaising with staff in the manufacture process to making sure that the project is finished to the highest standard and as quickly as possible. Experience and a good practical understanding of boat construction, engineering and the processes relating to metal fabrication in the marine sector. Ability to multi-task. Able to demonstrate an ability to visualize ideas from verbal or written instruction. Complete fabrication drawings to assist production. Strong shop floor management and leadership skills will be required. A good level of English and Spanish. A knowledge of AutoCAD would also be useful. We aren’t interested in qualifications but on your ability to get the job done! Links Marine Services SL - Sara Manley (+34) 971 229 717, info@linksmarine.es. (04.20)

JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills. Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com. (04.19) JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job. Medium level English and High level German are compulsory. CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849. (03.19)

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ASSISTANT PERSONAL / CONCIERGE: My name is Isabela Ortega, I have lived in the Balearic Islands for fourteen years, two of them in Palma de Mallorca and the last twelve in Ibiza. I worked twelve years in the private yacht industry around the world, until I settled in Ibiza becoming a personal assistant, concierge and event organizer. That is why I introduce myself and inform you that I am here to help you with what you need in your stay on the island, whatever type of service you need I will make it real. Isabela1315@hotmail.com WhatsApp +34 609131518 (01.21) GO SAILING: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Join our racing fleets in Pollensa & Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! All ages 18 - 80. flyingfifteenspain@gmail.com.

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1991 GE-TA Corp. 25.8m Atlantic ´SAM HAY' 465,000 EUR VAT Paid - Located near Tarragona, Spain

Est. 1987

SL: 78 - 86 - 96 - 102 - 118

SX: 76 - 88

SD: 96 - 112 - 126

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel

www.sanlorenzospain.com

This recently refitted 25.8m GE-TA Corporation Atlantic steel motor yacht was built in 1991 to a Nick Myers design and is powered by twin Caterpillar 300hp engines. ‘SAM HAY’ is a true gentleman's yacht with classic "little ship" lines whilst featuring all the conveniences and amenities of a more modern yacht. She was built to the highest standards and boasts sizeable exterior relaxation areas and a luxurious 4 cabin layout plus additional crew accommodation. 'SAM HAY' represents a unique opportunity to purchase an extremely seaworthy vessel with transatlantic range, low fuel consumption and a high level of equipment. Key features include her Vosper stabilisation system, bow thruster, watermaker, air conditioning system, modern navigation equipment, tender crane and an upgraded A/V system. Registered length 25m.

RIBQUEST VELOCITY 12M 2019 215,000 GBP TAX Paid What can you say…? This twin stepped hull come with 6 gas strut support seats, full Nav suite and 3 x 250hp Honda outboards. Simply Stunning. This 2019 bespoke built RibQuest V12, was built as a chase boat for the UK 2020 AMERICAS CUP TEAM. Due to the race being cancelled, the boat is now for sale at a greatly reduced price. Yes she has 300 hours on the engines, but has full engine warranty until 2023. Her original cost was in excess of £260k GBP ex tax, and we have her for sale with an asking price of £215k GBP TAX PAID. She has a full commercial build and is MCA coded, meaning her new owners options are vast. A fast day boat, super yacht tender, or commercial work base she is capable of all those options and more. Fitted with a 700 litre fuel tank, 6 x Ullman Shock Seats, Stainless Bimini, 7kw jet thruster joystick docking system, Navico package, VHF, 3 screens, sonar, telematics and so many other options, if your looking for something a little, different, then look no further.

Jeanneau 64 2016 in water 930,000 EUR VAT Paid Palma de Mallorca

(+34) 971 402 911

palma@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

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

The most complete Jeanneau 64 in the market in excellent condition. This Jeanneau 64 is like new with so many extras that they do not fit into our specifications. She is ready for a new owner on beautiful Mallorca. Taking over the berth is negotiable.

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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CNB Bordeaux 60 2008 535,000 EUR VAT Paid Mallorca CNB Bordeaux 60 with striking blue hull. Designed and equipped for comfortable and fast blue water cruising. Wide teak-laid decks, flush deck hatches, opening bathing platform with dinghy garage, and an ample teak-laid cockpit. Cutter rigged with battened main sail, furling genoa, furling staysail, Gennaker on furler, hydraulic backstay adjuster and boomvang, self-tacking track and electric winches. Furthermore a 180hp diesel engine, bow- and stern thruster, generator, Raymarine navigation, dinghy with outboard, life raft, bimini, sprayhood, air conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher, etc. Go to www.whitesyachts.com for more info.

Astondoa 72 GLX 2000 550,000 EUR VAT Not Paid

This Astondoa 72 GLX needs to be seen to be believed. Every care has been taken to keep this boat looking its best. A 120000 euro refit has certainly helped, money which was spent on systems updates, engine room, and aesthetics. She also has a charter licence, though has only been chartered twice. This is an advantage as she receives regular mechanical and hull inspections and is kept in A! condition. 2021 saw the cylinder head gaskets all changed, the injectors serviced and checked, and the Generator serviced and checked. She has also been polished and antifouled.

Mangusta 80 Hardtop 2006 990,000 EUR VAT Paid

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 638 90 40 40 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

Great one owner example with open cockpit, hard top and light wood interior, properly maintained and ready for her new owner to enjoy. Spectacular condition below decks with a light wood, open galley layout and chill pad opposite the lounge, ideal for informal entertaining. Recent renewal of navigation electronics, teak deck refurbishment and modernization of the cockpit area. Full service history of all technical aspects. Mangusta performance with 40 knot+ top speed. IVA and Spanish Matriculation tax paid.

Beneteau Oceanis 523 2005 175,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Mallorca

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

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

2009 Built and delivered in 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 50, 3 cabin 2 heads. Yanmar 110, 1150 hours, 5.5 Onan 650 hrs. Aircon all cabins. New electronics 2021. Constantly upgraded by current owner and in very good condition. 175,000 Eu tax paid. Email simon.crutchley@sunbirdyachts.eu for full details and photos.

Jonathan Syrett is a yachting and brokerage consultant who can accompany you on the ownership journey - and beyond. You can rely on his expertise, integrity and dedication to help you make the right decisions when buying, using and enjoying or selling a yacht. Please call, email or visit his website to find out how. T. (+34) 971 40 44 66 yachting@hamilton-marine.com

M. (+34) 609 43 33 33 www.hamilton-marine.com