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Following on swiftly is then the “Big One” for the Superyacht industry, The Monaco Yacht Show.. Love it or loathe it, Monaco is where the great and good come together for a few days of excesses and extremes o all that comes with an incredible showing of wealth and opulence. One cannot deny its significance within the industry, but the costs for many exhibitors is reaching a tipping point from what I hear. There are examples of companies who have exhibited at the show for over 25 years, who have now pulled out, and opting to rent a restaurant outside the show for a day, and inviting their existing and potential clients to come and enjoy their hospitality on their own terms, not the restricted conditions of the MYS organisers. It will be interesting to hear how that plays Meanwhile,out. the Ineos America’s Cup team will be well ensconced in the Porto Pi area of Palma harbour by the time you read this, ramping up their attempt to wrestle the Cup from Team New Zealand. Keep your eyes out in the Bay of Palma for some incredible action!! Fair Winds
Dear WritingIslanders,thisin mid August, I think we have all had enough of the summer heat, and long for those cooler evenings and nights where sleep comes easily, and where we have more energy throughout 5 . NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Islander Magazine S.L. - B57952517 Apt 144, Crown Marine, Paseo Illetes 9-13 07181 Illetes, Baleares, Spain Deposito legal: PM 146-1997 Editor: Simon Relph simon@theislander.net (+34) 607 911 898 Sales: Damian Raxach damian@theislander.net (+34) 615 992 203 Accounts: Helen Relph office@theislander.net Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores. the daytime. In spite of this intense heat, the regatta season remains in full swing, with the recent Copa del Rey providing some champagne sailing for the 125 competing yachts, and King Felipe partaking in the regatta as normal aboard Aifos. Although slightly down in numbers compared to other years, this can in part be put down to the absence of Russian entries for obvious reasons, and also covid still having an effect.
This month sees the beginning of the Boat Show season, with the Cannes Yachting Festival being the opening event, as usual. The show is a sell out, according to local reports, and in my opinion is becoming THE show of the year for many boating brands. Certainly for some of the leading powerboat brands, this show is where they sell the most units, and gives them a good barometer for the following season. This year will also see a plethora of electric boats hitting the market for the first time, giving us a good indication of where much of the yachting development is heading. I’m sure there will be some very interesting debuts made during the Thisshow.show is closely followed by Southampton, which I am told is also sold out, continuing the UK’s marine industry’s success shown over recent years. Similar to Cannes, I am sure we will see some super interesting developments in the “Green” space which is now certainly gaining pace.
FThe epic 8-day cycling event returns this month and a Mallorca contingent of riders are getting in the saddle for Blue Marine Foundation. This month sees the return of the monumental London2Monaco cycle ride in aid of Blue Marine Foundation, taking place from 20-27 September. 100 riders will line up at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London and begin the eight-day cycle through Holland, Belgium, northern France and then onto the French Alps to arrive triumphantly in Monaco just in time for the start of this year's edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. This is the fifth year of the cycling event which sees individuals and teams from across the superyacht industry don their bespoke Le Col
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7 . FEATURE: DREAMBOAT CREW gear, custom-designed by Steve Edge Design, and get on their bikes to raise money for the ocean preservation charity Blue Marine. This year's ride also welcomes the first superyacht crew to participate. An elevenstrong team from the 90m Oceanco M/Y DreAMBoat are taking part.
But Mike is not stopping there, he has high hopes that more crew will get involved. ''I'm hoping next year, inspired by DreAMBoat we'll see many more crews at the start line in London. It's good timing since it is a yard period for lots of yachts and we like nothing more than a bit of friendly competition!''
The DreAMBoat crew spent two weeks this summer in between guest trips on Mallorca and took full advantage of the must ride cycle routes on the island. ''It was great to get some road bike training in while we were on Mallorca, some of the crew hadn't really ridden much before so it was great to get out there and explore,'' Mike said. Also riding in this year's London2Monaco is
''The boss is very much a philanthropist and encourages us as a crew to also give back via our giving committee'' said Mike Kretschmer M/Y DreAMBoat Second Officer, avid cyclist and catalyst to get the team involved in London2Monaco (L2M) 2022. ''L2M not only raises money for an amazing charity who are provocatively helping to preserve our oceans but it's a really good way for us to bond as a crew and get active after a long season.''
Former Superyacht Chief Stewardess and race crew member, Claire Tibbott, has always been a passionate ocean conservationist having graduated with a Masters in Marine Biology and Aquaculture before her yachting career took off, nearly nine years ago. Now shorebased and residing here in Mallorca, she is thrilled to be working back in the fold with Blue Marine once again, as Partnerships Manager, to help roll out this year’s event, alongside her colleague and Head of Partnerships - SaraJane Skinner, who co-founded the ride back in 2016, with one of Blue Marine’s longeststanding superyacht industry partnersWinch Design.
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Mallorca based Marine Consultant Gary Miller. Gary had originally signed up for L2M 2021 but as that was cancelled due to the pandemic, he is very much looking forward to finally taking his place on the start line for eight days of epic adventure. A keen sportsman, he also is a part of a cycling team at home on the island and took the opportunity this summer holidays to up his fitness game preparing for London2Monaco by cycling through Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Gary said, ''Like many fellow riders in the L2M cycle, I've built my career around my passion for boats and the sea and firmly believe as Maritime professionals, we have a part to play in ocean conservation. Blue Marine has become a global catalyst for change and I'm proud to support them.''
Finally, private equity manager, investor and dedicated cyclist Hal Bosher, originally from
Canada and now resident in Alcudia, wraps up the Mallorca contingent riding London to Monaco in aid of Blue Marine this year. If you would like to get involved with this year’s event, there are still many ways in which to do so – whether as a rider or supporting the event as a “Londonsponsor.to Monaco unites individuals, corporate teams and sponsors in an awe-inspiring adventure. The spirit and camaraderie of the ride grows with every new rider that comes on board, every mountain climbed and every mile covered. Your support is invaluable. Sponsorship makes the event possible and allows Blue Marine to continue its fight against the plight of our ocean. This is a unique opportunity to associate your brand with one of the most pressing topics of our day, ocean conservation, while gaining exclusive access to the elite of the Superyacht industry and connect with an affluent, switched-on demographic of professionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs and UHNWIs” said Sara-Jane Skinner.
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For more details on how to get involved: www.bluemarinefoundation.comclairetibbott@bluemarinefoundation.com Bywww.london-monaco.ccLucieGardiner
The team at The Islander wish everyone taking part the very best of luck and we'll see you at the finish line in Monaco at the famous Icon Connect after-party!
''One of the main reasons I stay in fashion, lifestyle & sports is because I can work with
''I've been in the business a long time'' says Marisa Selfa as we sit down to discuss North Sails sustainability practices at this year's Copa de Rey. 2022 marks the second year that the lifestyle arm of the eponymous sailmaking company has been the official apparel brand of arguably Mallorca's most famous sailing regatta.
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''At North Sails we understood that tangible changes are made by more than just sourcing sustainable or recycled fabrics, that is a great start of course but it's not good enough to just be sustainable, we are working towards being the first Ocean Positive brand'' Says Selfa. ''We looked to the UN's sustainable development goals and implemented the relevant ones into our core strategy as well as partnering with NGO's such as the Coral Gardeners.'' And it is working. In 2021 not only did North Sails apparel become B Corp certified, a benchmark Marisa Selfa
Since Marisa joined North Sails in 2020 she together with her team have continued a brandwide commitment to ocean regeneration and protection and it goes above and beyond just 'green wishing' in the changes.
Marisa Selfa CEO OF NORTH SAILS APPAREL is on a mission to make the muchloved performance and lifestyle brand Ocean Positive.
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brands who are serious about making a real difference.'' And a difference does need to be made. The garment industry ranks 3rd on the list of the world's heaviest polluters and is responsible 10% of all carbon emissions globally. Water pollution, microplastic shedding and water wastage all contribute. It takes for example 2,700 litres of water to produce just one cotton t-shirt, for some perspective that's enough water for the average human to drink for 900 days. There is clearly some work to do!
''I don't agree when people say small changes won't make a difference, the attitude that it's just a drop in the ocean'' Says Selfa as we make our way past the busy North Sails Copa del Rey pop-up installed in RCNP and onto the dock for the days racing.
The Coral Gardeners efforts to preserve and restore the coral reef have so far meant planting over 15,755 resilient coral fragments, with a noble aim to plant 1 million corals around the world by 2025 to ensure the longevity of this delicate ecosystem. This year alone they are planting 15,000 around Mo'orea, the sister island to Tahiti, where North Sails has its very own coral nursery. Through the Coral Gardeners initiative, you can adopt a coral and track its progress. North Sails dedication to this worthy organization means they have done so in scale.
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''Well, I think what is the ocean if not a billion drops? We can make a difference if we work together.'' And we couldn't agree more.
Find out more about North Sails initiatives and the Coral Gardeners here: https://webstoreByes.northsails.com/pages/coral-gardenersLucieGardiner
SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
Seychelles is already home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the fabulous ‘Vallée de Mai’ on the island of Praslin and ‘Aldabra’, the largest raised coral atoll on earth. The islands also provide spectacular opportunities for safe swimming, snorkelling and diving in warm crystal waters fringing beaches of powder-soft sand, framed by age-old granite boulders and lush palm forests.
Entry Straightforward Immigration (no visas required) and health regulations also make for an uncomplicated, hassle-free stay and the official languages are Seychellois Creole, English and French.
From imposing boulders to secluded award winning beach spots, the Indian Ocean’s dot on the world map, Seychelles, represents one of the very few luxurious and untouched frontiers for vessels wishing to cruise in tranquillity and diversity.
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The Seychelles archipelago’s islands fall into six groups. The first is the ‘Inner Island’ group of the main islands of Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and the surrounding islands up to a distance of 100 km. 250 km south west of Mahé we have the Amirantes group followed by the Southern Coral group, Alphonse group, Farquhar group and finally the Aldabra group, 1100 km from Mahé. The islands of the Amirantes such as Desroches, d’Arros and Poivre, 250 km to the south west, offer exceptional sailing in virgin waters where only the privileged few have sailed. Further afield still, the Southern Coral, Alphonse, Farquhar and Aldabra Groups are where the abundant natural beauty of these islands still await the visit of adventurous seafarers. Not many local residents or tourist adventure seekers have the opportunity, due to accessibility and remoteness, to explore these virgin islands and take in their natural beauty. This exclusive destination has a great deal to offer. Enlightened conservation measures have ensured that almost half of the limited landmass has been set-aside as a “living natural history museum”, boasting some of the rarest species of flora and fauna on earth – a heaven for ornithologists and nature lovers.
Port Victoria has the capacity to accommodate all categories of vessels of up to 210 meters (LOA) with draft 11 meters and vessels of up to 300 meters (LOA) with draft 9.5 meters including: geared container vessels, cruise ships, military ships, research vessels, bulk carriers (fuel, cement), Roro (Roll on roll off), industrial fishing vessels (purse seiners, long-
The first humans settled on the islands only at the end of the 18th century, before then the entire archipelago was completely uninhabited. Having first become a French colony, then a British one, the Seychelles saw the arrival, along with the settlers, of numerous slaves from various parts of Africa. This mix of nationalities gave birth to a multicultural and multi-ethnic nation, which boasts an unspoiled ecosystem and an incredible variety of plant and animal species, thanks to its long isolation. Seychelles is an archipelago comprising of 115 Granitic and Coralline islands dispersed over 1.3 million square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. There are 42 granite islands in the Seychelles archipelago, including Mahé, Praslin & La Digue. These islands form the heart of the Seychelles, the only remote oceanic islands in the world that originated from a single continental mass with no coral or volcanic influence.
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The Seychelles Islands enjoy a tropical climate, with air temperatures well above 20 ° C throughout the year, and water temperatures varying between 27 ° C and 30 ° C. Between June and September, the south-east trade wind blows in this part of the Indian Ocean. The wind is mostly even, and provides a refreshing breeze on the beaches, disturbing the ocean surface too. Average wind speeds are 12-15 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots during the peak of the season in July and BetweenAugust.November and March the north-west trade wind blows weakly on the Seychelles islands. Between these two periods the Doldrums months, there are almost no wind, and the sea remains calm all the time. Thanks to their location, the Seychelles are never affected by bad storms. In fact, they generally only experience gentle breezes from such storms happening thousands of kilometres away. In general, north-westerly winds strengthen at daybreak with average wind speeds of between 10-12 knots. Uniquely there is no really bad time to cruise in Seychelles, but the off-season from March to May, and from September to November is often appreciated as the islands are less crowded, deserted beaches and sailing becomes even more enjoyable. Everything depends on your interests: Botanic lovers will prefer to go to Seychelles in January or February, while dive enthusiasts will find their happiness with even more clear seabed and a particularly calm ocean between October and March. Seychelles is located outside the cyclone belt with no risk of contracting malaria, yellow fever, cholera or other common tropical diseases and with a sublime tropical climate and has the potential for a carefree, yearround cruising season.
Berthing is available at Eden Island Marina once vessels have been cleared in. Recently transitioning to Asia Pacific Superyachts Seychelles, the Managing Director of Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd., Christophe Houareau, remarked: “With experience attending to Superyachts and vessels of all types in Seychelles for the past 22 years and the CoDeveloper of Seychelles’ largest marina, Eden Island Marina, we are immensely proud to form part of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Brand and Network”.
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Cruising Among the Yachts & Superyachts visiting Seychelles have been vessels such as - M/Y Katara III, M/Y Emirakh, M/Y Al Duhail, M/Y Umalhoul, M/Y Halul 63, M/Y 9G, M/Y Viking, S/Y Mendrugo , S/Y Moonwave, M/Y Kaizen, M/Y Explorer, M/Y Ace, M/Y Garcon, M/Y Constellation, M/Y Faith, M/Y Mercy Oceans, M/Y Ocean Victory, M/Y Andromeda, reports Peter Alvis, manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts Seychelles.
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“Yachts are granted a one month visiting permit from date of entry. For a longer stay the agent needs to apply for a temporary import permit before the one month visiting permit expires”, adding: “With seamless entry, cruising and departure, at APS we strive to deliver a tailored, efficient and proactive service. On hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, tap into our wealth of local knowledge through our concierge services to best assist with as much or as little as you desire.”
The APS team works with each Owner & Captain on a customised itinerary to ensure it meets their expectations and desired adventures and activities. An example of an Itinerary over 4-days of a 12-day cruising voyage might start off with the following islands.
Activities suggested include: canoeing & snorkelling; diving; deep sea fishing at Drop Off - provides hallowed waters for prized catches of big game; Spa treatments.
Activities suggested include: Guided nature tours; observe terrestrial and marine tortoises; October to November visitors can experience the migration of whales and see dolphins.
Day 4: Remire Island Depart African Banks (evening) – Anchor off Remire Island (2 hrs Sailing) Previously a private getaway for the expresident of Seychelles, Remire Island is also known as Eagle and lies approximately 245km south west of Mahe. A charming island surrounded by fish-rich waters, bird life, nesting turtles, greenery and the number of fishing spots is nearly limitless.
ITINERARY SAMPLE – (partial itinerary) Day 1: Denis Island Depart Eden Island Marina (am) – Anchor off Denis Island (4hrs Sailing) A tiny speck in the Indian Ocean ringed by flawless white sand, just 375 acres and none of it off-limits to see and explore. Denis Island is a living, breathing island community, for those who believe giving back to nature is the only way to receive its bounty in return. Arriving around mid-day, guest can go ashore and check in to the resort for the day and make use of the many facilities available, such as the bar, open lounge, boutique, tennis court and more outdoor land based activities such as nature walks , bicycle rides, jogging trails just to name a few. The island’s resort is renowned for its culinary delights with an excellent menu choice or creole buffet for it guests to dig in at lunch or dinner time.
Day 2: Bird Island Depart Denis (midday) – Anchor off Bird Island (1 hr Sailing) A 1hr sail time headed further north west will take you to a private sanctuary island, lined with pristine beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters; an island where nature reigns, this beautiful and rather simplistic island, Bird Island does not host any resorts but instead an eco-lodge is nestled amongst coconut palms from which numerous activities can be enjoyed.
Activities: beach landing via tender; small isolated beach picnic; water sport activities; sea turtle experience.
Day 3: African Banks Depart Bird Island (evening) – Anchor off African Banks (9 hrs Sailing) The African Banks are the uninhabited northernmost islands of the Amirantes Islands, of the Outer Islands. A stop at this bank provides activities such as deep sea fishing, common in this areas with big catches such as red snappers, GTs and other rainbow coloured fishes. Trolling can also bring great catches like marlins, sailfish and even swordfish. Guests will also get to experience green & hawksbill sea turtles as they nest. Baby Hawksbill sea turtles can be found on either Cousin, North Island or Bird Island. Hawksbill sea turtles lay their eggs in broad daylight every year on these sunlit beaches. Nesting season is from September onwards, hatchling season is from January to March and monitoring volunteering is held November to March.
“La Digue Island”. Home to the stunning Anse Source d’Argent beach. Here you’ll find L’Union Estate farm, where coconut production is sustainable and managed. Visitors can see an ox-powered oil extraction machine, the historic Old Plantation House, vanilla plantations, a colonial-era graveyard, a boatyard and a tortoise pen.
“Giant Tortoises”. Found on either Curieuse Island or Cousin Island, these gentle giants are a delight. The only other place they exist is in the Galapagos Islands. On Curieuse Island you can hike your way to a conservation and rehabilitation centre, home to tortoises with shells the size of bathtubs! You can see more tortoises on Cousin Island as well as on the coral atoll, Aldabra.
“Creole takeaway”. Order fresh grilled fish and Creole curries from street food stalls, always a treat whether onboard or at a pub. The Seychelles promises an exquisite visit into a land of rich diversity and amazing cruising waters. By Linda Cartlidge seychelles@asia-pacific-superyachts.comwww.asia-pacific-superyachts.com
And more…. A stay in the Seychelles also offers unique and interesting sites and activities in between island cruising. Among the most favoured, consider the following: “Victoria & Victoria Market”. One of the world’s smallest capitals, the vibrant, bustling hub of Seychelles, is the place to observe local Seychellois life. Seychelles’ most famous market in Victoria is known as the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market. The market’s liveliness marks it as the true heart of the capital and shows a harmonious blend of the old and new Seychellois way of life.
“Vallée de Mai on Praslin”. A stunning nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is home to the remnants of Seychelles’ original palm jungles, with over 4,000 trees of the legendary Coco de Mer - often described as the ‘Garden of Eden’.
“Mahé Island hiking trails”. Truly beautiful nature trails which take you through idyllic scenes of vibrant wildlife and stunning views across the island. Perhaps the easiest is the Copolia Trail in Morne Seychellois National Park, taking you 500m above sea level.
Activities: fishing at nearby atolls, African Banks, St Joseph Atoll & Lady Denisan Banks. From chasing Bonefish to jigging for Dogtooth, Yellowfin & Big Eye Tuna, Marlin & even Swordfish. Arrangements with game fishing charterers; the lodge is new and provides local cuisines and a small bar (permission to use toys is required).
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During the summer months, Save The Med's scientific team are back in the blue, studying the giant devil rays (Mobula mobular) of the Balearic Sea through observation, DNA sampling and satellite tagging. To date, the team has observed more than 120 individuals and recorded very interesting social behaviours as well as dive profiles down to 600m of depth! Their current focus lies on understanding the relationship between the presence of giant devil rays in the area and the oceanographic factors that may contribute to it, ultimately helping to develop a conservation strategy for the species and help protect their habitats.
MARINE PROTECTION
Half of 2022 is already behind us, and lots has happened! Below we share some highlights from the last few months.
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Formentor under Regeneration
Recently, together with collaborating organisations including Fundación Vida Salvaje and Commonland, and with the support from 11th Hour Racing and Camper, we launched the new concept of "Areas under Regeneration." It aims to approach the regeneration of marine and terrestrial areas - which are usually treated separately in conservation - in a more holistic way, as land and sea ecosystems are inevitably interconnected and depend on each other. This very exciting, pioneering work focuses on the Formentor area, and initial steps have been taken towards the development of the first land-sea regenerative project right here in the Balearics.
Discover Sa Dragonera We have been quite busy in the Dragonera area with events, workshops, forums and more!
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Among other activities we have participated in Sa Dragonera Marine Reserve's monitoring
The PFB Certification programme eliminated 16,394kg of plastic waste throughout the Balearic Islands during its pilot phase which was finalised in May. This includes nearly 760,000 33cl plastic bottles, which were removed from the supply chain. Of the 115 assessed establishments, 67 were certified as Plastic Free Guardians and awarded between one and five stars while 48 establishments were unable to obtain the certification due to not meeting the requirements.
The Changemakers Project 21st of June, more than 100 Changemakers students and their teachers and families met in the Finca Son Fortesa for an inspirational event with project presentations, talks, workshops, music and the announcement of the six teams that presented the most impactful projects and were invited to join Save The Med onboard marine science expeditions this summer! here to see all the projects that students from the Balearic Islands have come up with to reduce the use of single use plastic! annual report provides 365 days of action for marine regeneration,
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check our website (www.savethemed.org) Fiona Bruce Save The Med Foundation (Previously Asociación Ondine) T. (+34) 971 485 106 M. (+34) 696 939 www.savethemed.org538 © Save The Med Foundation Cami de Muntanya 7, 1ºF, 07141 Marratxi
21 . MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS experience inspired interiors since 1996 covers, awnings, carpets, bedlinen, exterior & interior upholstery (+34) 971 692 919 | info@revival.es | www.revival.es commission representing the Xarxa Dragonera Blava, helped map and remove ghost fishing gear in the Dragonera Marine Reserve together with other local entities and organised different workshop and screenings. We also organised the second Xarxa Dragonera Blava Forum with many interesting conversations and ideas about improvements for the area!
The results are out:
POLLUTION REDUCTION Plastic Free Balearics
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Dos Manos Schools Programme 1411 students have joined us for the Dos Manos Schools Programme so far this year, conducting 59 beach clean ups. By conducting citizen science surveys they helped remove and categorise 51.959 plastic objects weighing 100kg.
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BALEARIC MARINE CLUSTER IS LOOKING FOR COMPANIES WILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS TRAINING PROJECTS FOR 2023-2024
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All this build up an improvement of the competitiveness of the nautical companies. Would you like to be part of these training projects? Balearic Marine Cluster is currently looking for companies in the fields of rigging, mechanics, and electricity and electronics, that wish to participate in these projects. Companies who would like to be part of this initiative can contact us by sending an email to psuasi@balearicmarinecluster.com Would you like to enroll in one of these courses? If on the other hand, you want to enroll in one of these two courses as student, you can do it through the Balearic Marine Hub webpage: balearicmarine.com.
Balearic Marine Cluster is looking for companies willing to participate in its training projects for 2023-2024. Through its Employment and Training Commission, Balearic Marine Cluster will submit to the SOIB call "Dual Training for Strategic Sectors" a dual training project for each of the nautical technical areas within the professional family "Transport and Maintenance of Vehicles". This proposal consists of five Professional level 2 in painting and composites Professional Accreditation level 2 in nautical carpentry Professional Accreditation level 2 in Professional Accreditation level 2 in mechanics
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All these accreditations involve a 12-month training contract in the main companies of the nautical sector. These programs consist of two phases, a theoretical phase and a practical phase that is carried out through the establishment of an employment contract between the student and the company. Therefore, students receive a stipend for the entire duration of the course. Why these courses? The goal of these dual training projects is to meet the demand for qualified workers in the nautical sector. In addition, these trainings allow the nautical sector to nourish itself with highly qualified professionals, thanks to whom the companies can offer higher quality services.
Moat, the Swan 115, will be back to defend their title won at the first Ibiza JoySail, when they finished tied on points with early regatta leader Bliss. The inaugural event worked perfectly from them as they were just learning the boat which was new to them, indeed it was their very first regatta. But now they are more experienced with the beautiful Frers design which they will race at Ibiza where they have been based this summer, cruising regularly around the island which the owner loves.
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“It will be a nice relaxing regatta for us, we will race hard and enjoy the chance to party a bit.” Says Moat’s new captain Diego Stefani, an experienced racing sailor who has been with the owner for 15 years on his various racing and classic boats over the years.
For Stefani the step up to Captain from race crew and originally captain of the Soto 40 is a big, new step. “From racing boats it is a big challenge, moving to a big boat like this with a double purpose life is big, but it is going well so far.” Says, Stefani who raced with the Brazilian team on the Onda before that he was with the TP52 Phoenix and a lot on the one design Soto 40 circuit in South America as well as four years on the GC32 circuit, some Maxi racing.
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with the new boat just a few weeks after they got the boat was a perfect baptism for the boat. “Winning was really nice. It was the first regatta for the new boat and the crew. We did not know much about the boat and how it would perform and how we would do with so little experience of the boat but it all worked really well.” Recalls Stefani. “Ibiza JoySail is just a great event, nice racing and good fun. It is a great combination. Sail racing in Ibiza is lovely and we love Ibiza. He loves to sail here and has rented a house each summer for ten years and is looking to buy a house here.”
“Here we have a really nice sea breeze for sailing, not much waves, and so it is perfect to enjoy sailing and racing. On the coastal races we like the flat water.” Adds the Moat skipper. “And on the island you have so many bars, restaurants, good parties, good hotels and it is easy, To get around you don’t need a logistics operation. You can have good parties and good fun.” We really like to stay at Cala Porroig where we keep the boat. It is well protected, nice restaurants and it is not busy in the simmer like other places.”
“Every year the owner likes to do a month or six weeks of cruising and a couple of regattas. He likes half cruising and half racing.” Explains Stefani. The first boat the Moat owner had was a Swan 45, then he had the Soto 40 which was raced and he bought the 1942 Frers ketch Horizonte which he refitted. After that he had a Swan 78, the Swan 90 Nefertiti and now WinningMoat.IbizaJoysail
Stefani observes, “The level of competition at Ibiza JoySail has really gone up and we will be much more prepared. We hope to have a good chance to win again. The boat is a little more optimised for racing and knowing the boat better will make a difference. I think we like the mid range winds, not too strong and not light and flat water.” Moat will have Argentina’s Guillermo Parada on board, formerly skipper of the TP52 Azzurra which won the TP52 World Championships and the 52 SUPER SERIES three times along with ex Azzurra bowman Mariano Caputo. The navigator is well know Juan Luis Paez. “We have a good mix of Argentines, Uruguayans and Spanish sailors, a good team.” He asserts. ”We have some Olympic sailors from Uruguay, a few ex Azzurra sailors.
“We are looking to a relaxed time off the water in Ibiza but we will take it seriously racing. It is better to have a good racing event with really good social events and to have fun ashore and not just racing.” Concludes the Moat captain.
The partnership will see Heavy Seas providing support in the following service areas:
NAMES DAVID ROSS AS US DIVISION CEO
Hamilton Marine International has named David Ross as CEO of its emerging US Division. Former Owner, President and CEO of Burger Boat Company, CEO of Yachtzoo LLC and VP Superyachts for Reel Deal Yachts, David brings 30 years’ coal-face experience to the table, as well as a shared commitment to providing reliable, trustworthy yacht consulting services.
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“It is a fruitful collaboration, and we hope that it will be very beneficial for the clients of Astilleros de Mallorca,” says the CEO of Heavy Seas, Javier Massetani, “therefore the objective is to work under the guidelines of HEAVY SEAS SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA
this great shipyard efficiently, quickly and with high quality, as when we do projects at the shipyard, we will have the best experts and most advanced tools at our disposal.”
David commented: “Over the last four years, Founder Jonathan Syrett’s vision and leadership has built Hamilton Marine International into one of the most innovative marine consultancies in European yachting. The opportunity that lies ahead for the US Division is nothing short of enormous and being part of this next chapter is both deeply humbling and incredibly exhilarating. The company is fiercely committed to delivering successful results for its clients and it’s this total customer satisfaction that will continue to drive us. I couldn’t be more honoured to be named as a leader of this great company.”
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Founded and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca - the very heart of the Mediterranean yachting scene - Hamilton Marine International is quietly expanding into other key markets. The US is remarkably active and has been responsible for a rather large percentage of international superyacht, megayacht and gigayacht sales. It therefore makes perfect sense to bring an individual of David’s calibre into the fold.
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Founder Jonathan Syrett said: “Given the current market conditions, the timing couldn’t be better for David Ross to join Hamilton Marine International as CEO of our newlyformed US Division based in Fort Lauderdale. We've selected a very strong leader at a time when Hamilton Marine International is in a very strong position. The change of pace in the yachting industry is exponential and our CEO needs to thrive in a highly dynamic environment, to accelerate what is working well and disrupt what needs to changeDavid is that person. He’s also a champion of Hamilton Marine International’s values and has an incredible ability to inspire, energise, and connect with people at all levels. David’s vision and extensive maritime experience are exactly what we need as we enter our next chapter.”
About David Ross: Born in Regensburg, Germany, but growing up in Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan, David served in the US Marine Corps before founding a photographic business which grew to more than 200 employees. Upon selling the company, he acquired iconic American custom yacht builder, Burger Boat Company. Over the next 16 years, David led its transformation into a world-class yacht design/construction company, managing more than 500 staff across the main shipyard in Wisconsin, brokerage/charter in Florida, and sales in Monaco. During that time, David was closely involved in the design, construction and delivery of 36 yachts ranging from 25 to 48 metres. In 2016, he accepted the position as CEO of Yachtzoo LLC, the US division of the international yacht brokerage, charter and management group, followed by a stint as VP Superyachts for Reel Deal Yachts.
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A graduate of Harvard Business School, David lives in Fort Lauderdale and, among others, is a keen motorcyclist, oil-painter, amateur chef and competitive ELR shooter.
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Contact Jonathan Syrett: (+34) 971 404 466, jonathan.syrett@hamilton-marine.com. Contact David Ross: (+1) 954 303 david.ross@hamilton-marine.com.0151, Repair, maintenance and nautical services company, Heavy Seas, has signed an agreement with the Astilleros de Mallorca (Shipyards of Mallorca) to collaborate on the development of auxiliary activities for the management of refit and repair projects within the yachting sector.
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• Experienced • Knowledgeable • Professional We believe that the future of ceramic coatings is bright. In the not-too-distant future development of new coatings that offer a lower silicon content will be available. New builds, especially vessels over 100m will opt to apply ceramic coatings at the build stage and for ceramic coatings companies, paint manufacturers and paint applicators to work together, there needs to be more research, standards and documentation provided by the ceramic coating companies.
MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS . 30 7 Important questions to ask when selecting a ceramic yacht coating company With Ceramic Coatings firmly embedded in the superyacht sector, the interested parties within the industry are calling for higher standards and regulations from ceramic coating companies. Paint applicators, paint manufacturers, yacht surveyors, and shipyards are requesting that Captains, management companies and owners’ representatives carry out more due diligence when selecting a company to apply ceramic coatings to a vessel.
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CeraShield has designed a contractors checklist for use by captains, crew, and yacht managers, to ensure that the service you choose meets all the necessary requirements. project any vital company circumstances could/would void the service provider’s warranty additional work outside of the original scope works charged companies with extended warranties will have clauses regarding the gloss of the coating. gloss should average 10 GU (Gloss Units) of Coatings
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Nick’s father who started the business back in 1986 and Nick has been with the company for the last 20 years. He has such an astounding knowledge of all things anode that he is known as Anode Man”, and what a super-hero he proved to be for Andrew, who knew very little of the industry, but being a fast learner he’s set the business on a favorable course for the Sincefuture.taking over the business, Andrew has managed to turn things around so that they now carry double the previous stock levels to help them meet all of their customers’ needs. As Andrew says, “anodes are the last thing people tend to remember when making repairs, and quite often with just 1 or 2 days left out of the water, they need them as a matter of urgency and we are the ones who can provide them”. He went on to tell me how he has even cycled with the anodes in his rucksack down to the boats to get them there within 1-2 hours of ordering, much to the amazement of their customers! So comprehensive is their stock that they even have other companies in Malta, Gibraltar and other parts of the Med coming to them to procure what they themselves do not have in stock! Although they carry pretty much every type of anode, they can custom-cut, if required, with their specialist machinery on-site.
Coming from the fast-paced and stressful world of trading, Andrew is alive with energy and used to doing things in a no-nonsense and efficient manner. Of course, this has meant experiencing many frustrating times on the rather ‘leisurely’ island of Mallorca where the ‘maṅana, maṅana’ approach still exists, but he is gradually adapting whilst shaking things up just a little, whilst staying determined not to compromise his ethos of professionalism, efficiency and great customer service. Even though the past couple of years have been hard graft and a lot of extra investment to grow the business, whilst at the same time adjusting to all the changes in his personal life, Andrew still managed to meet a wonderful Danish woman, Kristine. They officially tied the knot a couple of weeks ago in Copenhagen and are looking forward to a big wedding celebration in Valldemossa in September! So, it just goes to show how life can turn out – even when things look and feel really grim, opportunities and happiness can be just around the corner, and the charmed island of Mallorca seems to possess a special energy to inspire and create positive life changes for all who plant their feet here! Lisa Thompson
It was great to meet Andrew Bernard, MD, and the very knowledgeable Nick Shortland of Marine Control SL and find out more about the company’s journey to success over the past couple of years. After studying and gaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering, as is often the case, Andrew started a totally unrelated career - as an Oil Trader in London! He soon relocated to Geneva where he learned to speak fluent French. After the stress of staring at 3 x screens every day for more than 10 years, Andrew decided to leave trading and moved to a wonderful chateau in Brittany with his then-wife and two daughters. They started a successful property renovation business and amassed a decent portfolio of holiday rental properties. Unfortunately, in 2017 his marriage ended and Andrew was faced with starting all over again. After they sold their property portfolio, Andrew decided to head for Mallorca as he was already familiar with the island having bought a bolt-hole apartment in Palma some years before. He has visited many times in the past for cycling holidays and even organised, on a small scale, boutique-style cycling holidays for others, introducing them to the very best cycling, hotels and restaurants that Mallorca has to offer. So, at 46 years young, Andrew found himself back on the island and wondering what the heck he was going to do here. As often happens in life, in 2018 an opportunity presented itself when a friend told him about an anode supply company in Can Valero, Palma looking to sell. Andrew met with the owner and after regularly checking the figures over a 6 month period, he finally decided to take the brave leap and bought the business, knowing pretty much zero about the yachting industry, but aware that it was a rapidly growing one here in Palma.
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After taking over the helm it soon became apparent that the previous owner’s figures and forecasts were rather ‘generous’ and that it was going to take a lot of work to turn things around. Thank goodness for much-valued employee, Nick Shortland. It was actually
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The main deck has been designed with NEW SQUADRON 58 sociability in mind, featuring an almost 360-degree view of the surroundings. The neutral interior scheme, first seen on the flagship Squadron 68, offers an elegant, muted palette featuring soothing taupe, white and cream colourways, accentuating the feeling of space which continues below deck with a generous headroom and natural light maria@dynamic-yachts.comthroughout.
With four berths in a two-cabin layout, below deck replicates the sophisticated furnishings and flawless design on the main deck. The roomy master cabin is located forward with 1.98m headroom and direct access to the en-suite which features a jack-and-jill door arrangement. In the mid-ship’s guest cabin, the twin beds with 1.5m ‘over the bed’ height, slide to convert to a double. The integrated garage boasts room for a 2.3m tender with electric Fairline’soutboard.SalesDirector, James Powell said: “The Targa 40 announcement comes at an exciting time for Fairline and marks a major milestone in our new model development programme. We’re continually improving and adding to our model range and this new Targa 40 will offer many boaters their first step into our renowned Targa range.”
The Targa 40 follows the success of the iconic Targa 38, which proved to be one of the brand’s most popular models when it launched in 2006, with over 300 built over the following decade. Embracing a bold exterior design direction, with a modern bluff-bow hull, and a contemporary and stylish interior, the Targa 40 delivers a sophisticated and modern yet sporty style sure to delight every owner.
The new Targa 40 has been designed with usable space in mind and features a fold-down beach club balcony to starboard. Twin sunbeds with floating backrests convert into sofas for guests to enjoy throughout the day and night.
Luxury British boatbuilder, Fairline is pleased to announce its thrilling all-new model, the Targa 40. Launching in the summer 2023, this sporty and sleek new addition to the ever-popular Targa range is certainly set to make waves.
NEW TARGA 40
Earlier this year, luxury British boatbuilder Fairline announced the launch of the new Squadron 58, which is due to hit the water next summer with its official world launch at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Owners will have the choice of either a Volvo Penta D6-340s or D6-380s, which Fairline expects to deliver top end speeds of 32 knots and 36 knots respectively.
Featuring a large C-shaped seating / dining area and companion seating to port, a wet bar is nestled behind the two individual A helm seats. The beautifully proportioned and ergonomically designed helm console is part of a wider focus on technology at Fairline. The latest Garmin touch screen display enhances the customer experience with a simplified and intuitive user interface allowing integrated control of all essential systems. Moving to the foredeck, the expansive sunbeds dominate, and the addition of a forward-facing sofa at the bow enables guests to enjoy the views whilst cruising.
Exemplifying the latest in Fairline’s cuttingedge design, this new yacht boasts several innovative features including a beach club, which consists of hydraulic fold-down balconies on both the port and starboard sides, a unique design for the bathing platform as well as flexible and modular seating in the large cockpit, complemented with a glass transom to enhance the connection to the water with unhindered views aft.
in-house lead concept designer, Christian Gott, said of the new Targa 40: “The popularity of the Targa 38 cannot be disputed and this brand new 40 takes everything we loved about the 38 and elevates it for the 21st century.”
When not in use, the bathing platform can be used to store a tender of up to 3.3m and when desired, it remotely extends, doubling in length, allowing plenty of space for sun loungers. The beach club comes complete with a cockpit bar and powered side window to port, moveable cockpit bar stools and integrated audio system, making it the ultimate choice for entertainment and relaxation onboard.
The Targa 40 has an open cockpit design with a hardtop and electric canvas sunroof, opening the whole main deck. Echoing the lines and extensive glazing seen on the Fairline Phantom 65 and Squadron 68, the Targa 40 floods the interior with light and uninterrupted views of the Fairline’swater.
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1. Just Breathe!
The number one rule in scuba diving is ‘never hold your breath’. Like yoga and meditation, scuba diving focuses on a key component of relaxation: breathing. Continuous and steady breathing is a skill that every yogi and scuba diver needs.
PADI, the world’s largest diving organisation tell us how Yoga and Diving can bring us all some meditative Zen! Immerse yourself underwater, leave your worries on the surface and strengthen your mind as well as your body!
Why More Yogis Should Try Diving & Why More Divers Should Try Yoga. According to PADI, both sports complement one another - and increase each other’s benefits immensely. Stress is at an all-time high – while screen times have increased by the double digits for nearly all age groups in the past year. There’s no better way to relax and unplug than diving – which is essentially like underwater yoga. And bonus… you are completely unplugged.
So, here are some reasons why scuba, yoga and meditation are not only similar to one another – they are complimentary helping you truly achieve a state of zen!
Yoga places emphasis on proper inhalation and exhalation, as breathing is considered the essential connection between body and mind. This is just as important in scuba diving, where we learn to relax through slow and steady breathing. So time spent above and below the surface focusing on breathing achieves the same result. And bonus… it also improves the amount of time we can stay underwater!
Scuba diving has a lot more in common with yoga and meditation than you might think. In fact, these activities build skills that perfectly complement each other, making you better at both. Diving is the embodiment of the mental and spiritual practice of yoga – while underwater. Diving combines breathing exercises (pranayama) and physical postures (asanas) to bring about a meditative state that promotes a healthy body and mind. This unique meditation immersed in water is an incredible transition for anyone who practices land-based yoga.
Practiced regularly, yoga promotes deep, slow breathing and teaches you how to calm your mind. These techniques encourage the body to use the full capacity of the lungs and absorb and use oxygen more efficiently. Same with diving. Underwater meditation through scuba diving gives your brain tranquil alternatives to focus on, such as marine life, coral, and the underwater world. You’re also blissfully aware that you won’t and can’t be disrupted by a ringing phone or a pinging inbox.
JUST BREATHE… ABOVE AND BELOW THE SURFACE
From fulfilling a life’s purpose to building connections, scuba diving can make you feel great in many different ways. It’s also a pillar for physical and mental health, offering an underwater meditation experience that takes you, quite literally, away from the hustle and bustle of life above the waves and into a world of peace, bubbles, and tranquility. Scuba diving encourages a meditative state which increases consciousness and control of the body, allowing us to achieve inner peace through a single focus that clears our minds so they become free from our day-to-day stresses and worries.
2. Immerse yourself underwater to clear the mind… just like yoga and meditation on land. There is a wealth of information out there about the negative effects of stress on the human body and the positive effects of taking time out to relax, meditate, and ‘just be’. It’s easier said than done, though. Due to our busy lives and sometimes hectic schedules, meditating is something of a luxury for many of us. It’s not always easy to find a quiet place where we won’t be interrupted.
Even when we do find the right environment and the time, it’s hard to clear our minds. It might be reeling from a day at work, thinking about family commitments, or worrying about how to squeeze in time with friends. This is why scuba diving gives you an advantage. You don’t need to imagine being in a ‘happy place’ if you are in one for real. Being underwater during meditation means the phone won’t ring, and you can’t check your emails. Plus, you don’t need to make a mental effort to get away from the real world – because you already have physically.
3. Achieving a single focus through breathing. Deep breathing increases oxygen levels, which benefits both the mind and the body. As we focus on our breathing, we enter a meditative
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Yoga is not just about calming the mind, it’s also about strengthening the body. And, the physical postures (asanas) strengthen and stretch muscles that are important in diving. This reduces the risk of injuries and helps prevent overexertion. Yoga is a great way to stay in good shape for diving, making the activity less strenuous, and therefore much more safe and enjoyable.
What You Will Learn
Water presents the perfect conditions for muscle conditioning, given the pressure and also omnidirectional force without negative impact. Your time spent underwater finning, swimming in current and getting to and from the dive site gives you the perfect opportunity to condition your muscles in a gentle way – just like yoga.
state. Our minds are cleared of the many thoughts that we would otherwise be having on land. All that matters is our breathing and the underwater world around us. Achieving a singular focus is one of the main aims of meditation – one which many people can struggle with as their minds tend to wander and take them off course. For divers, we achieve a singular-focused state of mind almost every time we enter the water. We become one with the world around us, our breathing, and our body.
You will learn how to optimise your diving experience through specific yoga breathing techniques and pre-dive/post-dive stretching techniques and how to apply these techniques to scuba diving. This training helps to give divers tools to enhance their abilities underwater; increasing their enjoyment on every dive, including: Specific yoga breathing and stretching techniques, how to apply specific yoga breathing and stretching techniques to scuba diving, how to use specific yoga breathing and stretching techniques as tools to increase enjoyment while underwater. For more information www.soulscuba.com.
7. A gravity-free environment is the perfect place to practice!
Diving enables you to enter a world in which gravity doesn’t exist –provided you have achieved perfect buoyancy. And a five-minute safety stop at the end of each dive in the water column is a great place to practice that hard-to-achieve poses on land. They are also a great time to practice mindful meditations.
If you’re not already a diver and want to get started on your PADI Open Water Diver Course contact your local PADI Dive Centre.There are currently 206 PADI Dive Centres in Spain, 9 PADI Dive Centres in Palma, 31 PADI Dive Centres in the Balearics and hundreds located throughout the Mediterranean.
For more information about PADI visit www.padi.com
Take your diving to the next level – padi yoga diver & yoga dive instructor courses: If you really want to delve deeper into the connection between yoga, meditation and scuba diving the Yoga Diver course will fit the bill.
5. Remain calm under pressure. With all the heavy gear, awkward movements, and new sensations, scuba diving can be a little stressful in the beginning. Even experienced divers can become anxious, particularly in a new environment or under challenging conditions. Yoga teaches you how to remain calm and refocus your mind, helping you to deal with challenging situations more effectively. You become more aware of when you are breathing irregularly or becoming anxious, concentrate on calming yourself by bringing your breath to the center of your attention again.
6. Strengthen your body as well as your mind.
The sensations of diving can create a deep sense of calmness that is much more difficult to achieve on land. A common practice – forest bathing –improves this sense of calm by exposing you to negatively charged ions in nature. Combine that with salt water – and you have the perfect place to recharge, restore and renew.
4. You can leave your worries at the surface.
The activity of traditional carpenters, or shipwrights, is based on the manufacture or renovation of classic wooden boats, using traditional methods for repairing the hull and its parts such as frames and hull planks. Likewise, the waterproofing of the caulking joints with handmade linseed oil putty. Toni Covas, the CEO of Baleos, started this trade when he was a teenager and his passion for being close to the sea has allowed him to rise professionally as he increased his knowledge year after year. In this long path of learning, he was helped by his teacher, a Mallorcan mestre de’aixa who taught him the most important techniques of the trade. Toni Covas, passionate about his work, decided to start his own project to restore a boat called
WHEN TURNS INTO INNOVATION
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"Baleos". After much time and effort, Toni felt proud to be part of the conservation process of the classic boats that according to him are part of the naval heritage and thus decided to create his own yacht carpentry company called “Baleos” in honor of the restored boat. In its beginnings, the activity of the company was based mainly on shipwhriting, but after significant changes in the industry that meant an increase in the construction of metal or fiber boats, the company expanded its services. As Toni mentioned in one of the interviews: “We no longer only do the restorations of wooden boats since there are not enough boats for people to learn the trade. Nowadays we focus our activity on the most innovative techniques such as the use of the CNC machine (centralized numerical control) or digital scanning, since the future leads us to this type of measurement and cutting systems. What we do most today are teak decks and interior refits”. Two years ago, Toni opened his second workshop within the shipyard STP (Servicios Técnicos Portuarios) in order to be even closer to the sea and offer his clients better quality when it comes to providing them with carpentry services.
TRADITION
At the very heart of what Aqua Marine Lighting offers is lighting to match the beautiful designs of today’s modern superyachts - simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design. Interestingly Danish design is known all over the world for its sleek lines and sophistication and it first became popular in the 1940s and 1950s, when the light and simple style of Danish furniture proved a good fit for the clean lines of the new international style architecture which has translated perfectly to the marine industry.
By Victoria Pearce Aqua Marine www.aquamarinelighting.comLighting (+34) 678 346 656 info@aquamarinelighting.com Camino de Genova 53 Puerta 10, Bajos A, 07014 Palma
Darren talks me through a visit he went on to the Roblight headquarters over in Denmark and his eyes light up like a kid at Christmas. He tells me of the R&D department where they are taking lighting and fibre optics to a new level. It’s then that he shows me the video of a still un-named fibre optic solution that is actually fibre optic fabric which can be used for all manner of applications from carpets to wall hangings to curtains to pretty much anything you can put your mind to. It’s virtually indestructible, completely flexible and can be any colour your heart desires at any particular moment of the day. It is, quite literally, ground breaking. As well as the fibre optic range, Aqua Marine Lighting also have an impressive collection of LED light fittings for interior design to highlight beautiful items such as vases, paintings and sculptures, that come in all shapes and sizes and colours to complement the interior design of any boat. So what does the future hold for this young, yet with decades worth of experience, company? Darren says that the world really is their oyster. They are already working with some of the world’s largest boats both newbuilds and refurb, though due to the secretive nature of the industry, he wasn’t able to name which ones as they all have NDAs. Basically they can put their hand to any lighting job that is needed, from illuminating signage, to underwater lighting or creating a starry night full twinkling lights in the main salon.
Owners and designers can now truly let their imagination run wild. It's clear to see how excited and passionate Darren is about this new venture. In fact the only other time I see him look quite so excited is when he has an onion bhaji in front of him and he is a self-confessed connoisseur of all things Indian, so that really is saying something. We at the Islander wish Darren at Aqua Marine Lighting and his team at Aqua Marine Lighting all the best for the future and look forward to seeing them lighting up the marine industry for decades to come.
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To begin with, most companies only give a 1-year guarantee because there is one very large problem with the marine industry and lighting, that of the issue of water. Unfortunately the idea that never the twain shall mix is fairly redundant given where boats mostly live and given that they have showers, saunas, submersible pools and very importantly, bars. However, Aqua Marine Lighting are so confident in their products that they give a 5-year warranty straight off the bat, and for a small annual maintenance fee, they will actually guarantee them for life. That certainly is confidence. So how are they able to offer this kind of guarantee? It is because they are moving away from the standard industry LED lights, which turn to darkness at the merest hint of water, let alone salt water, and are working with pioneering Danish lighting company Roblight and their vast ranges of fibre optic lighting. Fibre optic systems are the ideal lighting solution for the maritime segment, it can be used in ceilings, swimming pools, spa baths, private cinemas, game rooms, the aforementioned bars, saunas, paths, walkways, and other surfaces of any material from wood to metal. So what is so different about fibre optic lighting? Using fibre optic lighting means the light source and electrical supply are separate from the fittings. Light from the generator is carried through an optical harness of glass or PMMA fibre to multiple endpoints where it is then shaped and controlled as desired. The remote source also removes heat from the end fitting making it perfectly safe to be installed in areas such as saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs. Light generators can be mounted in dry or wet places, while the end-points will be safe underwater or in hot or humid areas. Fibre optic systems are ideal for all marine vessels for interior, exterior or underwater lighting solutions.
Now it won’t surprise you from the name just what it is that Darren Thrower’s brand new company does within the marine sector – that’s correct – lighting. However when I sit down to talk to Darren about the launch of the company, it is clear that this isn’t just any old lighting, this is state-of-the-art, game-changing lighting and I was there to find out how and why.
And it’s not just the safety aspect and the fact that light failure is a thing of the past with them, fibre optics offer a large variety of elegant and beautifully functional recessed and surface mount fittings for interior and exterior installations. They have fixed, adjustable and tiltable formats with a wide selection of fixed, diffuse and focus beam angles to project light with control and accuracy. Fittings are designed for multiple uses to provide area lighting, to build into a staircase, a ceiling, a wall or a floor.
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Compared with the figures for the whole of Spain, the success of the Balearic Islands is significantly better than the national picture which shows registrations falling in the aforementioned period by 17.1% to a total of 4,433 units. As for the charter market, the Balearic Islands grew by 25.6% to reach 525 units registered between January and July, compared to the 5% decrease registered at the national level, where 1,600 boats for rent have been registered. The Islands bring together 32.81% of the national charter market, followed by Girona with 10.63%, and Alicante with 8.49%.
NEW 44M SUPERYACHT DESTROYED BY FIRE OFF SPANISH COAST
The latest statistics from Spanish industry body ANEN show that 20% of recreational boats registered in Spain so far this year are in the Balearic Islands, as are 30% of boats for charter. Although the Islands’ total registrations fell by 4.42%, this is significantly lower than the 17.1% drop recorded in Spain as a whole.
Charter activities continues as the driver of the Balearics’ front-running position with growth of 25% between January and July 2022. In the seven-month period, a total of 887 pleasure boats were registered in the Balearic Islands, which represents a slight decrease of 4.42% compared to the 928 registered a year ago. This situation is highlighted by data collected in the ‘Recreational Boat Market Report January-July 2022’, edited by ANEN and based on data provided by the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine.
MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS . 44 THE BALEARICS LEADS THE WAY!
Carlos Sanlorenzo, secretary general of ANEN, says: “The data on the nautical market, which continues to be affected by the supply logistics crisis that has been impacting since the middle of last year, causing delays in ship deliveries, reflects a trend towards stabilisation of the sector after two years of strong growth."
The Balearic Islands are maintaining their established leadership position within Spain’s national marine leisure industry with charter being the driver that is underpinning its strength.
The 43.7-metre ISA superyacht left the shipyard in Ancona, Italy, in April, and was delivered to its owner in July. Footage circulated on social media shows plumes of dark smoke rising from the yacht, which reportedly sent a distress call from its location in Cala Saona at around 5pm local time. The column of smoke rising from Aria SF on fire was visible from neighbouring Ibiza. Local media reports that two boats were sent out to assist the burning vessel, which was on fire for at least three hours. A total of nine guests and seven crew were all evacuated, with no injuries reported. The yacht is now being towed to Ibiza. It’s not the only Italian-built yacht to suffer a fire in recent months. A 27-metre Pershing 88 superyacht caught fire off the coast of Positano, Italy, in July 22. A fire also destroyed a 27-metre Sanlorenzo SX at the Port de Valencia back in April this year. Aria SF was originally sold in March 2019 and hit the water in April 2022. The superyacht has a volume of 432 GT, and can accommodate up to 10 guests. It was the first hull in the new ISA GT 45 series. The yacht’s sporty exterior was penned by Team For Design – Enrico Gobbi, with interiors by Luca Dini. The superyacht was set to make its world debut at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival in September, and was also scheduled to appear at the Monaco Yacht Show later the same month.
“The demand for nautical activities, despite the uncertainty in the economy for the coming months, continues to grow as shown by the number of boats that sail along the Spanish coast this summer, a sign that nautical tourism continues to be an upward leisure trend,” he adds.
The brand new ISA superyacht Aria SF was engulfed by fire while cruising off the coast of Formentera in Spain 11 Aug 22.
Increased vulnerability to cyber attack With this level of bandwidth available the yacht will become more vulnerable to cyberattack. With more bandwidth there will be more IP addresses, more exposure and typically, there will be no asset management of IP addresses. This will be a new environment that the bandwidth enables with a significant increase in M2M connections with devices talking to each other. We are addressing this as a new monthly cyber service which I will explain in the next issue, or before then contact us. Search on LinkedIn for a post by Richard Hodder referencing a recent article from Wired about the first Starlink hacks!
E3 SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Initial Starlink Support feedback
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The Antennas, Equipment and App The antenna is the weak link as it is only IP56 and will be vulnerable in a gale. They have motors in them, so they do move, but very slowly after a good five-minute wait, when nothing seems to be happening! The cables and connectors are all good quality, but they are of various fixed lengths. All available from the Starlink Shop. There is a power supply and a wi-fi router for each antenna and both need power. The configuration is done using the app connecting via the wi-fi to the router. The app also provides live feedback on the Network Uptime, Latency and Usage on-board from anywhere in the world.
We have tested the Starlink Support Service twice and again it’s via the App. You ask a question, and they confirm they have received it quite quickly, saying they will get back to you and then, both times, they reply about 24 hours later. Not such a good response time if the system is down. Also, you won’t be able to use the App so make sure you have a backup! I hope the response time doesn’t degrade as it gets busier. They would not offer any suggestions as to how to integrate it into the yacht’s network.
Since I started this update column, written in July for the August issue, there have been significant advances with the launch of the Starlink Maritime system on 7th July. We began our hands-on evaluation plus the installation of the system on a client’s yacht. We have been monitoring progress with feedback from the client, and finally we have a small update from other LEO service providers. In my column in the last issue, I explained what the new LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellations are all about with their pros and cons. If you didn’t read my column, please dig out the August issue of The Islander or read it on-line at www.theislander.net At the end of my last column, I also said that there are many other points that need to be considered if you plan to use a LEO service. Today I am going to cover what we have learned first-hand this last month. Then I will discuss the pros and cons of being an early adopter, with regards to the reliability of service when the owner is on-board and the need for backup connectivity; the quality and design of the antenna; switching and integration into the IT system on-board; the ability of your onboard network, including your wi-fi, to handle 200-350Mbps; the increased vulnerability to cyber-attacks; testing the technical support from Starlink. Our own hands-on evaluation of Starlink Maritime As soon as the Starlink Maritime system was announced we ordered one through our USA office and shipped it to Europe. We have then been evaluating it with one of our clients. After organising the delivery, setting up the account with Starlink, activating and providing installation guidance after our setup and test in Mallorca, the crew completed a fixed installation on their yacht in the east Med with both panels operating in both the configuration options. So firstly, the systems worked in the Balearics and in Greece.
Various people have asked if they could install the antenna in an unused VSAT dome and yes, you can. There will be a small loss, but domes are designed to have minimum RF losses.
I am writing this from a villa on the shores of Lago Maggiore in north Italy. We had planned to have a break, still be by the water, but to cool down in a lake, but not so! It has been hot, hot, hot here and the lake boats are not as set up for sun protection as those in the Med. Eh ho! Luxury problems! Next stop the higher Alpine What a fantastic month it has been for being out on the water rather than on land. I am sure a lot of people have had and are having a fantastic time on the water and some people this last month have been enjoying super-fast broadband – BETTER than at home and in the office!!!
We look forward to testing the new Starlink maritime antenna in Q422. Starlink will be providing this new antenna free of charge to existing Maritime clients.
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The Risks of being an Early Adopter At e3 we have always been innovating and launching new technology. As a result, we know there are always potential issues and we recommend a conventional backup, particularly when you have the owner or charter guests on-board. In this case our client is primarily using our BIG DATA 4G/5G Pay as You Go service as a backup as if there is an issue then you only pay for it when needed. They also have their conventional VSAT which has been reduced to its base rate for now and will probably be suspended if all goes well.
Switching and Integration into the IT System on-board On every yacht there are bound to be losses in the IT infrastructure, which in this case initially reduced the inboard performance to 90 Mbps. The networks on most, ten plus year old yachts, have been grown organically and have often never been updated. There are many ways to improve the performance, one of which we and the crew implemented, and the owner is now receiving 250Mbps down and 27Mbps up on his iPhone, when connecting by Wi-Fi on his unrestricted LAN.
We and the yacht are now both monitoring and evaluating the performance and outages under all conditions. The installation only took 4.5 hours! It is up and running with 250 Mbps down and 18 Mbps up with between 60 - 100ms latency.
47 . TECHNOLOGY UPDATE The yacht will still need support from their Systems Integrator. Due to our experience over the last month, we have launched a new service called “e3aaS for Starlink Maritime”, which stands for “e3 as a Service for Starlink Maritime” This service consists of the following: We offer our expertise and knowledge “as a Service” to a vessel wishing to implement Starlink Maritime. • We can organize the order process, advise, install, and commission the equipment. • Advise on the best installation location and integration into the vessel network. • Provide an IT network audit to investigate potential bandwidth bottlenecks. • Provide data monitoring and management for super broadband services. • Provide a high level of cyber security monitoring of equipment, software, and crew. • Provide seamless failover with connectivity backup using VSAT and/or 4&5G. • Provide GMDSS compulsory carriage requirement services using L-band. • 24/7 Proactive Support on all* connectivity services, network and IT. (* excluding Starlink as provided direct from Starlink) Other LEO service updates There has been nothing quite as detailed as Starlink happening in the other constellations this last month, but we have learned that Kymeta will be beta testing with the OneWeb LEO service at the end of November this year, with the intention of a full market release in February or March next year. We know the Kymeta panel is a proven maritime panel, and we are told the bandwidth will be 195Mbps down and 16 or 32 Mbps up per panel at an equivalent price point to Starlink. However, there will be a data cap per month. I hope to also have an update from Telesat for next Pleasemonth.donot hesitate to contact us for further information. We will be at the Monaco Show and will have a booth at the Superyacht Technology Conference in Barcelona and METS in Amsterdam. We’ll also be at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. If you would like to meet up, please let us know. In the meantime, stay cool and have a great summer.
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Tell me a little about yourself. My wife and our three beautiful (and very lively) children live just outside of Southampton near the new forest. As a family we love to go on adventures all over Europe together; skiing in Bulgaria, surfing in Cornwall, hiking in the Outer Hebrides or traveling in our motorhome to remote locations testing 4G / 5G connectivity remote connectivity. How long did you work in yachting? 11 years. Can you tell me about your yachting career? I started my career in IT many years ago working in London for IMG and Condé Nast, which is where my passion for all things technology truly flourished. As the years went by my career path led me into the yachting industry as an IT consultant. We made the choice to move to Mallorca as a family so I could explore this fascinating industry further, shortly after which, I was given the opportunity to work onboard yachts as an ETO. I worked on various yachts as an AVIT consultant / ETO for the first 2 years of my yachting career and thereafter 9 years for the same owner. I worked for him on his 60m+ yacht and then when he decided to build a 90m+ he asked if I would come onboard as the build ETO. For me this was such an exciting opportunity, to be a part of the build and advise on the technology we could implement from the ground up. When the build was completed, I stayed onboard for a number of years right up until I felt it was the right time to come back to Whatshore.were your highlights? I really enjoyed researching and testing new technologies on the market. I wanted to make sure we had the best systems to support the Boss’s business when he was onboard. Another highlight was some of the guests I got to meet onboard, especially those who came from a technology background. I found it fascinating talking to them and listening to their stories of how they got to where they were, the successes (and failures) they had; it was truly interesting. What were your low points? Being away from my family for months at a time. Our three children were very young when I was working onboard, having 3 children aged 3 and under wasn’t easy for my wife on her own. I felt I needed to be there more and offer support in any way I could. I used to read story books and record myself flicking through children’s books and nursery rhymes which I’d upload to cloud share for my wife to play to the kids. How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land? I felt like I had gained all the knowledge and
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49 . CREW MATTERS experience that I could from working as an ETO and I could now apply all of that to something on shore. That tied in with the fact I was missing the family, made the decision easier.
Working on yachts you must be hard working, trustworthy, honest, reliable, have integrity and be incredibly resilient, all whilst having a smile on your face for the Owner and Guests.
Don’t get too comfortable, challenge yourself each day to learn something new. Friends, be kind and loving to everyone, the bonds, friendships & memories you make at sea are incredibly strong and will be very useful for when you decide to move ashore one day. What advice would you give to fellow yachties looking to leave yachting?
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What was the most difficult thing about the transition? Figuring out what the next step should be... My wife and I started Robertson ETOs recruitment whilst I was still working at Sea. This was a great opportunity to help other ETO’s / AVIT Engineers find employment. After doing recruitment for a year, we had the idea to move into Cellular connectivity. Internet connectivity has always been my passion, and this is where MIMO Connect was born. Like any new business venture, it is the concept of the unknown and what lies ahead that was quite unnerving. Although, once our new business partners came onboard and we had a solid team, we never looked back. What was the best thing about it? Being able to see my wife and children every day is something I will never take for granted now that I work shore side. My wife and I can attend and support our kids in various sporting events together. The flexibility to work from any location provided I have an internet connection. What do you do now? We started MIMO Connect almost four years ago and we specialise in providing flexible, reliable, and robust connectivity for yachts. Our team consists of ex ETO’s (like myself), communications and customer service experts, which we feel gives our customers the best experience, ensuring their requests are handled by the right person at the right time for any given scenario. We provide VSAT and 4G/5G solutions to yachts all over the world. Whether it be via our MIMO 5G Dome for coastal cruising yachts or VSAT for those sailing to the outer corners of the globe, we aim to provide seamless connectivity with a premium technical support team at the client’s fingertips. We see each of our clients as individuals with individual needs. It is important to us to understand what they want to achieve with their comms onboard so we can tailor solutions to their bespoke requirements and ensure that they are connected, at all times, anywhere in the world.
These core values and work ethics are qualities that many companies see as an asset – so strive for what you believe in and never give up!
If you could give your 20-year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be?
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Don’t be afraid to jump at opportunities when they present themselves – you will often surprise yourself with what you can achieve and where life will take you when you do!
There are so many companies out there who would value the skills you have gained during your time working onboard yachts, even if they are not specialised (like IT) you have more transferrable skills than you realise.
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To maintain motivation and mental sanity while working on board a yacht you need to be organised. You have to take time, even if it is little but often, to breathe and reflect (if not meditate) on your feelings and put yourself in a positive state of mind. Know why you have chosen this line of work. Despite the pressure you feel to have everything perfect all the time, know that things will never be 100% perfect.
Having run yachts myself I know, as described above, that when you live on the job, it feels like you rarely have any real off-time apart from the times you go home. There is the constant pressure of responsibility, day and night. Many owners don't see this. In fact they often feel like the crew is on holiday on their yacht, especially when they are not there. I am sure many exyachties, who are now parents will agree that raising kids, especially in the first 5 years, feels like being on an endless charter with extremely demanding and uncooperative guest! Of course you love these 'guests' to bits and you'd do anything for them. However, you will also have the concerns of your day job and the family financials. As 99% of yacht owners own and run business(es) and have children, some of them struggle to empathise and sympathise with the crew who are working 15-17 hours a day. It's all about perspective I guess. Once again, I believe that there is a lack of relevant training for Pocket Superyacht crew that, for example, covers these aspects of the job. That's why I developed an online course on Teachable that you can find by searching for 'How to find work on Pocket Superyachts'. In the course we cover 'Mindset of truly professional yachtcrew' as part of a extensive curriculum.
Finally I'd like to share one more observation that only occurred to me after starting a family.
It's September, the season is almost over. Eight charter weeks out of the way. The owners have just left after a straight and intense 4 weeks on board and the first of 5 more charter weeks ahead is already in full swing. The sun has been brutal all summer. After helping out on deck she goes below to tidy up the interior. The aircon hardly cools her down. In fact, if she's working near the air handler too long she feels this annoying tickle in her chest that makes her cough. When cooking 3 meals a day, the galley stove creates yet another 'temperature zone' on the yacht, sucking out her energy. The days are long. For weeks she hasn't spoken to her best friend, who's partying in Mikonos. She wonders if a corporate job like hers with a 2 week summer break would be a better way to go but quickly imagines how boring that would be. The youngest of the guest's kids snaps her back into reality with a last minute request for pancakes for breakfast. The little boy is very polite and cute, but she just served 4 types of eggs. She tries to block out all the things she would prefer to reply to the little boy. His parents paid big bucks and with a chef at their disposal, of course mom is going to tell little Arthur he can ask for pancakes. She says to herself: ‘I’m sure they believe all the food appears magically out of my galley. If so that's probably a compliment.'
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The crews who have never experienced these feelings are often not great at looking after the boat. At least not in detail. In the winter, if the yacht doesn't do a dual season, the perfectionist will be living on a yacht where engineers and workers are on and off the boat all the time with floorboards open and cushions stacked in a corner of the salon. Far from perfect.
The work especially on Pocket Superyachts run by only 2 or 3 people, is hard to compare to any other job. More than anything it's because it's a lifestyle (for lack of better word). The crew live on the job. It's not a 9 to 5. The best crew are people who have high standards and they like that everything has to be perfect all the time. That means that wherever they look around on board, at any time, they will see some work to do. Even when they are trying to enjoy a break. If you are, what is called, an over-achiever, you are at risk of getting frustrated with that. You're either feeling guilty for not getting all the work done at any given time (there's always work on a yacht) or overexerting yourself in an attempt to get it done. Until you throw in the towel.
When you see a job, write it down on your to do list, instead of 'I'll just quickly do that.' It will allow you to safeguard your time for whatever is priority in that moment, even (especially!) if that is a planned moment of rest. You can then forget about that little job because you know you will find it on your list. That way, things are as perfect as they can be because all jobs are either done or noted on your list.
The crew on Pocket Superyachts have to be energetic and therefore, often, young. Often we have seen that they haven't gained enough experience to self-analyse their feelings and mentality. Being organised and methodical helps a great deal. In our Code Of Practice, which is handed out to all crew that works with Invisible Crew, we emphasise the importance of using worklists. Over the past couple years I have been absolutely amazed on several occasions to discover that crew are not using any type of worklist at all. Not even a little notebook with to-do's! So that means they are walking around thinking; 'Ok, what shall I do next?' I guess they then see something and get to it. There is no way that they are tackling the priority first. There is no way that they have the sense of achievement that a full page of striked out to-do's will give you at the end of a workday. There is no way that they didn't oversee that small issue deep down in the bilge that will soon become a major issue.
Achieving is often misconstrued. Achieving isn’t just getting things done. The competency of achieving is all about getting things done within the values and policies that you work within onboard…and on shore. Being able to “tick the box” of doing something isn’t acceptable if by doing it, it casts a bad image on the owner or Captain, or the entire guest experience.
In my client work with businesses, one of the things we look for are the key competencies for managers and employees to have that will help an organisation realise its collective potential. Whilst many organisations have long lists of competencies that they say are important, the reality is that there only four competencies that will make a difference, and because of this, are the ones that CEO’s need to look for when hiring. The four competencies are, Thinking, Influencing, Achieving, and Leading. These four competencies are the ones that owners and Captains should be looking for in crew as well. There is logic behind why.
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Thinking is all about be aware of what is going on, being conscious about why it could be happening, and being able to recognise what this all might lead to. Whether the “what is going on” is from other crew, the guests, or some external source, being able to understand a situation can be the differentiator between a good guest experience and a devastating one.
The owners, the Captain, and the guests onboard a vessel have expectations about what and how crew should perform. These expectations can often be varied and different, and regardless what the explicit, written expectations are, rest assured, there is another set of implicit expectations. Being able to show you can do more than just follow the rules is how you meet and exceed implicit expectations. This is where the four competencies of Thinking, Influencing, Achieving, and Leading become important.
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Leading is another one of those things that is often misconstrued. Many people would like to assume that the job of leading onboard is held by the Captain. From one perspective, this is correct, but the reality is that all the crew of a vessel can demonstrate leadership in what they do, and in how they do it.
Influencing is important, as it is the way that we are able to help others understand the problems, challenges, opportunities, and threats that may be at play on your vessel. If you aren’t able to influence others to be aware of what you see, there is a good chance that there will be little you can do about it.
By showing that you are demonstrably thinking, influencing, achieving, and leading, you do several things. First, you are showing your commitment to ensuring a positive guest experience. Second, it shows that you recognise you are a member of a team and actively work to support the team effort. Third, it shows that are able to make the right decisions, for the right reasons, at the right times. As a guest, or an owner or Captain, seeing that the crew are focused on these factors is a good way to show they are adding value, as well as it demonstrating that hiring them was a good decision.
Typically the DPA doesn't have a true or unbiased understanding of the situation, and regardless of what you do share, it is likely that the decision will be in favour of who is in power. And so, for instance, the management company versus a junior crew member, the management company’s voice will override the junior Crew member’s.
So the only way that we can fix this is you have one company, being the Management Company who focuses on finances, works for the owner, you know, that's their drive. You have a completely separate Management Company that runs the ISM independently. And these two get managed and monitored by flag and that there's no conflict of interest. Then you've got your HR consultancy company that we just spoke about, that focuses on the Crew wellbeing and the working environment.
The Crew Coach - Gosh Nadine I can see that you have put a lot of thought into this, I am most impressed! If there were twenty of me I would certainly be all in to start an HR Service for our industry so that we can protect the welfare of Crew moving forward.
The Crew Coach - So was there a particular response in the poll where Crew shared their experiences that struck you? Nadine - Yes. So I think it was just when so many people complained about DPA. The DPA is the one person’s name you have to know from the time you walk onto the vessel. From my experiences, it is ultimately the person that didn't really support the Crew the most. I mean, if we look at the DPA’s role description, they are the middleman between the vessel, flag and Management Company. Very few human resources elements are embedded in that job description. It is far from comfortable to sit with a person (DPA) that you do not know and have to be vulnerable and give them your full trust.
In order to maintain psychological safety there needs to be a rapport, empathy, trust and Movingnon-judgment.ontoyacht management companies they too serve a purpose in the chain of command. What is your understanding of their purpose from a Crew perspective?
At the time of publication we are in talks with DPA to understand the intracies of their roles and how they could be best supported to manage the sheer psychological complexities that accompanies their jobs. If you would like to join in the conversation by adding your personal insights please contact karine@thecrewcoach.comKarineThekarine@thecrewcoach.comCrewCoachRayson
CREW MATTERS . 54 Karine Rayson
I recently did a pol on social media, which triggered an influx of messages from Crew. Nadine was one of those Crew members with something very important to say on the subject of the inefficiences with the chain of command when reporting Crew welfare issues. Nadine had the courage to do an interview with me on Yachting International Radio to share her viewpoints with our yachting community. Below is the key content of the interview where we discuss why Crew may not be using the chain of command when reporting critical incidences and what we need to do in order for it to be effective. I want to highlight that this is a general feeling from Crew and that there are likely to be DPAs who are able to demonstrate empathy and professional practice. Our ultimate goal is understanding the needs of Crew as well as the DPAs. Nadine - I think my yachting experience has been partly positive and negative. I have felt unsafe on board vessels, and there were times when I lost all confidence in leadership. And I know from the poll you put out there that this is a common issue.
I feel quite passionate about how things should be done, and that is with professioanlism and transparency.
Nadine - In my recent experiences, working with new builds, I have had to work intimately with representatives from Yacht Management. Their intentions are not bad, but what is unfortunate is the whole structure that Yacht Management Companies are built on; it is ultimately conflicting.
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The Crew Coach - Okay, so I know that in your message to me, you said that DPA is simply a name in the Crew Mess. Can you expand on that a little bit more, what does that mean to you? And what do you think the role of DPA should play?
When thinking about the purpose of Yacht Management Companies there are three things. Firstly, they are employed by the owners, and ultimately, they need to look after the owners' finances and therefore solely are their to benefit the owner. Whenever there's money in play. That takes precedent. I don't care what people say, but it does. Number two, the same structure that's suppose to support the owner’s wealth and happiness, is also supposed to be looking after the Crew safety and security, that's already a conflict of interest. Thirdly, we've got them being the closest thing we have to human resources. So now we've got this structure that's supposed to protect us, but we are third in line. So that's just never going to work.
The Crew Coach - I agree, there shouldn't be any collusion of any sort when it comes to dealing with very sensitive situations.
Yacht management is trying to satisfy too many areas. Ultimately, the focus will be the owner and the finances because that's their income, so I totally get it. But you can’t also then be a chameleon and do safety and security because I've worked on boats where, you know, ISM have been a little bit brushed under the carpet.
Nadine - So, in my opinion, it shouldn't be the person in charge of Crew wellbeing or the Human Resources element. It should be a completely separate independent, landbased party that is just focused on HR and Crew. Somebody who focuses on nurturing the relationships with the Crew onboard. Where surveys and profiling are being done consistently to determine the onboard culture and whether there are any red flags that need to be Regardingaddressed.human resources, it should be a separate land-based entity where the employees have a background in psychology and organisational psychology. Like a person like yourself, The Crew Coach, who specialises in that field and acts as a neutral party.
Vessels that are accepting this new reality (and have realigned their packages to accommodate these crew requirements) are the vessels who are securing the top talent and holding onto them. Vessels that are not adjusting, on the other hand, are experiencing an increasingly high rate of crew turnover, spiralling recruitment costs and overall long-term vessel instability.
Contrary to popular belief, data suggests that overall crew are in fact looking for permanent positions on a vessel they can stay on and develop their respective careers long-term however, they are struggling to find suitable
Shannon Walker-Nel, M/Y Crew Agency’s Head of Resourcing, believes that there is also a reluctance from even junior crew to take the first job that comes up. “I have noticed recently a large number of junior crew requesting certain entitlements which would typically be applicable to more experienced crew, such as rotation or extended paid leave; higher salaries and even couples positions. Shannon continues. “It is clear to me that junior crew are certainly expecting more from the industry now compared to previous years, which has added to the overall shortage of crew.”
Of course, the salary is a big part of any crew package however, it is not the main area of focus compared to years gone by where the salary may have been the biggest driving factor. Additionally, crew are increasingly aware of a vessel’s reputation (amongst fellow crew) and dedicate notable time and attention to this when considering a job offer. With the increasing power of social media and specific, dedicated online forums, it is now only few clicks away to find out if a boat has a bad reputation, poor management, or a high turnover of crew etc.
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KEEPING UP WITH THE CHANGE IN SUPERYACHT RECRUITMENT
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Over the last few years, and specifically since COVID-19, there has been a significant shift in the superyacht jobs market. The race to both attract and retain experienced crew members has never been more fierce and good crew are now receiving more competing job offers than ever before. With the significant increase in demand for these crew members, the landscape of the yachting jobs market has changed. Many yachts are now going back to the drawing board realising that a revised and more compelling crew package is needed to both attract and retain the industries top talent, in this candidate short jobs market.
CREW MATTERS . 56 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
vessels that will accommodate the shift in crew culture and requirements. This is evident in the increase in short gaps we are observing on candidate’s CV’s and the feedback we are getting directly from experienced crew. Interestingly, we are hearing from crew that the two biggest deciding factors when contemplating a job offer are 1) paid leave / rotation and 2) onboard culture, over the financial elements of the package.
Whilst the reason behind the current crew shortage remains largely unknown, as there are many factors at play, it is reasonable to assume that in a post-pandemic world yacht crew are becoming increasingly hesitant to take ‘the next job that comes along’ and are holding out for a position that fully suits them and their medium to long term career goals, which extends beyond the salary.
Others perhaps reveal too much of what goes on behind the scenes, putting each other down in public and damaging both reputations.
IMAGE AND REPUTATIONS
Our personal brand is made up of 3 elements:-
We normally think of a “brand” as something which only relates to business, but today almost everyone has a personal brand. It’s often not something we have consciously developed, but with social media we all leave a digital trail which is out there and can be viewed by all - not just friends and family, but also future employers, many will even google you before they invite you for an interview.
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• The look e.g. scruffy, stylish, organised, casual • The sound e.g. serious, animated, fun, immature • The feel e.g. easy-going, decisive, authentic, insensitive Put together a short sentence which best describes your brand or a three-word descriptor (mine is “efficient, enthusiastic, educator”).
Once you are clear about your brand, ensure that everything from social media to suppliers, crew agents to bosses experience it.
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The power of a brand is immense. For example, what impressions do you have when you hear the following company names mentioned: MacDonald’s, Primark, Rolex, Rolls Royce suggest to you? A brand is the impression in people’s minds, whether real or imagined, of the qualities and shortcomings of a person, yacht or business. It is developed over time through the consistency of the messages being received. So, in short, it is other people’s judgements about you, not necessarily having any hard evidence! As Jeff Bezos says “Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room”. And you probably want them to be saying good things about you!”
In order to manage your brand, you first need to be able to articulate it – what do you want people to say about you when you are not in the room? Write down the words that best describe you, your personality and how you make others feel.
image they portray to the outside world, never having a bad word to say about each other.
A final thought from Warren Buffett:
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”
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Our brand or reputation precedes us. Before we have even spoken, people will have made judgements based upon what they have already learnt about us. This can come from our CV, social media, other people’s comments, the impression we make as we walk into a room, even how we greet someone, answer the phone or shake hands.
When wearing yacht branded clothing, be aware of who can see and overhear you!
By the same token what does the brand of your yacht say about you? And just as importantly, what impact do you have on the brand and image of your yacht and place of work? Again consistency is key. Similar to a marriage, there are some couples who are solid in the
You and your yacht are no different to these couples. If you want the brand and reputation of your yacht to help you achieve the next career move, not only do you need to look out for your own brand, you also need to manage and nurture the brand and reputation of your yacht.
Be proud of where you work. If there are issues, deal with them behind closed doors.
Top Tips Ask for feedback – someone else’s perception is also their reality, and it’s good to know that you are presenting the brand you want! Be consistent in the brand and image you portray, including social media. Your behaviour on and off the yacht will impact on both your own brand and that of the yacht.
BRAND,
Innovation is a keystone of Groupe Beneteau’s heritage, shaping trends in boating for over 130 years. Groupe Beneteau was quick to recognize the growing market demand for electric boats and launched in March 2022 the DELPHIA 11 with electric propulsion for boating on inland waterways and lakes. At the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2021, it had also presented the sailing catamaran EXCESS 15 Hybrid whereas the BENETEAU Oceanis 30.1 sailboat will be presented this summer at the Hiswa te Water boat show in the Netherlands. This partnership with Vision Marine Technologies ensures truly gamechanging electric propulsion will also be available on outboard powerboats.
“Our high end technology adapted from the state of the art automotive market is the driver of our partnership with Groupe Beneteau. The E-Motion™ propulsion system is not only a motor and a high voltage battery, but also a fully optimized powertrain system designed to increase performance and reduce maintenance. We have worked hard with McLaren Engineering and its parent company Linamar Corp. to design a very secure and easy to use system. This will change the way consumers go boating,” stated Xavier Montagne, COO of Vision Marine.
MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS . 60 on numerous third-party boats in order to formally move towards scaled production of our E-Motion™ technology for commercial usage.” stated Alexandre Mongeon, co-founder & CEO of Vision Marine.
“After the construction and thorough testing of a first, jointly developed prototype in early 2022, the objective is to bring to market a 100% electric boat and propulsion package” states Erik Stromberg, Power and Motor Yacht Product Director for Groupe Beneteau. Stromberg continues “The key to electrification is to have a full analysis of the customer use case. Many of the boats in our portfolio fit perfectly with a 100% electric solution. This solution is complementary and fully compatible with our other propulsion packages.”
FOR ELECTRIC OUTBOARD POWERBOATS
The groundbreaking Vision Marine E-Motion™180 hp powertrain system, boasting battery capacity of 70kWh of continuous power, offers the perfect package for day boating. The initial commercial offering with Groupe Beneteau will be launched under the FOUR WINNS brand, with deliveries available in spring 2023. The technology will also be rolled out by other brands within Groupe Beneteau, both in North America and “WeEurope.havealways held Groupe Beneteau in high esteem and acknowledge the company’s long standing mandate for leadership and excellence within the boating industry. We are honored to have the opportunity to power the Four Winns boat with our E-Motion™ 180E technology and look forward to a long-standing partnership with them. We continue to showcase our technology and rig the E-Motion™ powertrain
TECHNOLOGIES
Groupe Beneteau launches a partnership with Vision Marine Technologies to develop and market 100% electric outboardequipped powerboats. Groupe Beneteau, a global market leader in recreational boating, and Vision Marine Technologies, the leader in electric transition of the recreational boating industry, have launched a partnership to integrate Vision Marine Technologies revolutionary, high-power outboard motors onboard several models across Groupe Beneteau’s brand portfolio.
"We are pleased that Heesen was able to meet yet another important milestone in the construction of this 55-metre. The experience of the shipyard in the construction of its Series yachts is an awesome guarantee for our clients.
The shark grey hull – a choice of the owners, to imbue their yacht with a strong character – perfectly matches the muscular exterior by Frank Laupman and echoes the distinctive ‘shark tooth’ in the overhang of the superstructure – a signature design feature that embellishes the profile and makes the Heesen 55-metre Steel design recognisable from far.
Time is priceless for our customers," says Richard Kaye of Arcon Yachts. "Consequently, for us as the broker, it is invaluable that the shipyard can stick to the schedule. It reinforces our credibility and reassures the client about their choice."
"I would like to congratulate our incredible colleagues for their commitment to working hard to meet this important deadline," says Rick van de Wetering, Heesen COO. “It is a collective success that we also achieved thanks to the impeccable collaboration with our suppliers, who are an integral part of our success and who we consider part of our extended family.”
MY Reliance is due for delivery in Fall 2022 and will join the exclusive charter fleet of Arcon Yachts.
MY Reliance marks the debut of Heesen's collaboration with Luca Dini Design and Architecture. The Italian designer and his team worked closely with the owners and Arcon's project manager to adapt the design to their Twelvetaste.guests are accommodated in six spacious staterooms, with the 82-squaremetre owners' apartment traditionally located on the main deck forward and the VIP on the bridge deck. The remaining guest cabins – two doubles and two twins – are on the lower deck.
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HEESEN LAUNCHES YN MY RELIANCE
Heesen is delighted to announce the launch of YN 19755, formerly known as Project Gemini and now named MY Reliance. The yacht began as a speculative venture, and the client, introduced by Arcon Yachts Monaco, joined 15 months into the construction - early enough for Heesen's engineering team to accommodate some essential modifications that allowed the owners to personalise the yacht to their taste and lifestyle. The changes include an opening window in the master stateroom and a new layout for their bathroom, and lovely windows in the transom door to allow natural light into the beach club.
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SIRENA YACHTS
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Sirena Marine is a prominent manufacturer that has developed yacht brands that combine the use of proven craftmanship, industrial manufacturing expertise, extensive engineering skill and experience, and the talents of world-class designers. Because the company is committed to creating quality yachts that can incorporate substantial customization, its brands, including Azuree, an award-winning sailing marque; Euphoria, the outstanding luxury sailing brand, and Sirena Yachts, a long-range luxury brand of power yachts, all have attracted knowledgeable and passionate customers from around the world, hailing from Europe, the U.S., Australia, and SirenaAsia.Marine has striven to create a winning recipe for yacht-building success, by adopting a five-point structure that applies in proper measure to every product the brands produce. The company incorporates proven technology to achieve yachts that perform with a combination of efficiency and convenience, which leads to greater customer satisfaction. The Customers’ desires are naturally important in every build, so a degree of customization is critical. Sirena builds on a millennia-long heritage of Turkish shipbuilding tradition and keeps craftsmanship at the forefront of its processes to ensure quality at a high Becauselevel.they build quality into every yacht, their products are trustworthy—and let their customers go forth in confidence. Throughout the creation and sales of their yachts, the common thread is care, and this sincere devotion to customer satisfaction delivers value to all sides involved in every stage of each transaction. This philosophy for success did not just arise from theory, or a class in business school, but instead from experience and expertise. The management team at Sirena Marine has understood from the beginning that the business must cater to a passionate and uncompromising customer base—people who share a passion for the sea: sailors and yachting enthusiasts. When their customers are met by a brand that understands their knowledge level as well as the freedom they have to choose, they feel respected and valued. Because their prospective clients stay up to date on market developments and new technologies, they know what they should expect. That’s how trust and reputation are made to last. By investing in the brands, Sirena Marine shows its vision for designs that are timeless, and that also hold up in execution because the end products incorporate proven, established technology and materials that stand the dual tests of time and the marine environment.
WALLYWIND
Tantalising images and the first details of Wally’s brand new Wallywind range are at last being made public. The three sailing boat models range from 110ft LOA up to 150ft aim to completely redefine the possibilities for owners interested in blistering performance allied to long-range cruising comfort.
Room to customise - With its purist lines, this boat offers abundant social space. The huge 80sqm cockpit is on a single level and fills the full beam of the boat, up to the deep, safe bulwark – there is no coaming at all. This alone is twice the size of cockpits in other boats of this length. Layout is completely customisable, with seating and dining for up to 15 people.
“The wallywind110 is the equivalent of the Grand Touring car in the automotive world,” says Wally Managing Director Stefano de Vivo. “It is a very powerful yet smooth long-distance cruising machine – but one that could become a serious challenger in a race - if you felt so inclined. The boat is ideal for an experienced sailor, maybe someone who has had boats in the 60-80ft range and is now willing to make the jump to the 100ft size range to get the extra Foundercomforts.”andChief Designer Luca Bassani confirms: “The 110 is a true hybrid because it offers the volumes and comforts of a deckhouse yacht, but with a flush-deck that offers the spirit and the performance of a racing boat. The raised bulwarks do the job of disguising the fact that this is a raised saloon yacht, with the engine room beneath the floor. That means all the advantages of the layout, without the compromised aesthetics.”
• Super lightweight carbon fibre hull allied to performance rig • Establishing a new market for cruising comfort with genuine race pedigree • wallywind130 and 150 to set new standards for large carbon-fibre hulls
Building work has already begun on the first unit of the wallywind110, scheduled to be launched in May 2024. She will sport a full carbon hull drawing on the world-class quality of Wally’s expert laminators, who have always been at the forefront of exploiting this sophisticated technology. Just as importantly, she features Wally’s simplified sail handling system, which has proven itself over time and is now widely adopted by the whole industry. The project once again unites Wally knowhow with naval architecture by judel/vrolijk & co, the studio that has signed some of the fastest sloops on the water today. The fruit of this collaboration is a boat whose lines display Wally’s characteristic simplicity and elegance, while offering beguiling pace and stability.
And there’s even a huge tender compartment hidden beneath this deck, capable of harbouring a boat up to 4m long. This keeps the transom clear for swimmers, where a hydraulic bathing ladder can completely retract into the hull. The story continues below. With the engine room tucked away below the saloon, the stage is set for a huge open-plan space that combines dining, lounging and even working in style. A single skylight runs the full length of the low-profile coachroof, while hatches and hull windows all combine to turn this into a sun-soaked living area.
Communications Manager Monica m.paolazzi@wally.comPaolazzi
Representing a restatement of Wally’s founding values, the boat provides an incredibly capable bluewater cruising platform capable of competing at the highest level of sporting endeavour. This is a yacht that can cross any ocean with up to four couples in the utmost comfort, entertain at anchor for days on end and yet thrill spectators and sailors alike in a regatta. Technology always remains close to Wally’s heart, where it can add real value to the sailing experience. Besides the full carbon lay-up, there is a high-performance carbon rig and the choice of three keel types: a fixed 4.5m keel, a 3.95-6.10 m telescopic keel or a high-tech 4.50-6.80 m lifting keel. Not for nothing does this boat have an impressive 40% ballast to weight ratio.
Just the twin carbon wheels and the crew companionway are fixed.
Other technical highlights include the use of lightweight lithium-ion batteries and auxiliary equipment, multiple high-pressure hydraulic pumps for maximum redundancy, and a lowprofile twin rudder set-up. Naturally, the wallywind110 also features Wally’s underwater
MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS . 66 anchoring system, and famous Magic Trim hydraulic system for the main and jib sheets.
The Bubble Barrier, developed by Dutch startup The Great Bubble Barrier, consists of a bubble curtain, a catchment system, and an air supply. The Bubble Barrier is created by pumping air through a perforated tube laying on the bottom of the river. This generates an upward current which directs plastics to the surface. The curtain of bubbles prevents plastics from floating down the river and into the ocean.
Testing and Implementing “The Bubble Barrier positively contributes to clean and healthy water. Thanks to the bubble screen, we ensure that plants and animals are protected from plastic pollution and therefore contribute to increased biodiversity,” says Waldo von Faber of the Rijnland Water Board.
The Bubble Barrier in Katwijk
By placing the bubble curtain diagonally across the river, the natural flow of the river will push the plastic waste to the side and into the catchment system. The catchment system is placed at the end of the bubble curtain and stays in place regardless of water level or the wake from passing ships.
“Every year, more than 1 million pieces of plastic end up in the North Sea at Katwijk. That amounts to more than 2 tonnes of plastic which poses a great threat to our ecosystem and our food chain.
The Bubble Barrier in situ in Katwijk, The Netherlands.
‘BUBBLE
Image courtesy of The Great Bubble Barrier
To kickstart actions on plastic pollution, Coast Busters invited councillor Jacco Knape of the municipality of Katwijk to participate in clean-up activities and see the problem with his own eyes. “Plastic pollution has no place in a healthy, safe living environment,” says Knape who encouraged the local initiative to investigate a long-term solution.
The first Bubble Barrier is now fully operational in Katwijk, where concerned citizens had witnessed an increasing amount of plastic pollution flowing through the waterway and into the North Sea.
The Coast Busters quickly gained the backing of the whole region to get a long-term solution in place, which is being delivered via a partnership with the municipality of Katwijk and the regional waterboard authority Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland.
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An innovative system called a Bubble Barrier, where a ‘curtain’ of air bubbles is placed along a waterway to remove plastic debris from the water, has been implemented in the municipality of Katwijk, the Netherlands.
“We were looking for a long-term solution to stop plastic and found the Bubble Barrier technology an effective way to catch all sizes of plastic particles.”
BARRIER’ STOPS PLASTIC POLLUTION
The Coast Busters also got commercial sponsors, on board. “The problem is being tackled locally but has a broader effect: plastic pollution from the entire region upstream will be stopped,” says Emile Jaensch, a representative of Holland Rijnland.
Support for action has spread to neighbouring municipalities from Holland Rijnland as well as in Teylingen, Wassenaar, Leiderdorp, Woerden, Utrecht and the province of Zuid-Holland.
The Bubble Barrier is deployed along the entire width and depth of the waterway and can work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without interfering with shipping traffic.
“During our clean-up activities, we see that plastic pollution flows into the North Sea via the Oude Rijn in Katwijk” says Claar-Els from Coast Busters, a local initiative focused on raising awareness of plastic pollution in Katwijk.
Coast Busters plans on building an education and monitoring centre to create awareness about the amount of plastic in the waterways. The centre will also monitor and analyse the type and amount of plastic collected by the Bubble Barrier. The knowledge from this research will be used to remove even more plastic from the rivers with targeted actions.
The Bubble Barrier at Katwijk. Image courtesy of Zeevonk Media
“We are proud to see communities empowered to take action and reaching out to us like the Coast Busters,” comments Anne Marieke Eveleens, co-founder at The Great Bubble Barrier. “It really shows the power of collaboration to solve plastic pollution.”
Image courtesy of Zeevonk Media and The Great Bubble Barrier
MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS . 70 for 132 years, the longest winning series in the history of sport. New York Yacht Club and American Magic first partnered in 2018, and the 37th America’s Cup will be their second challenge.
Luca Santella, head of product strategy of Bluegame, comments: "I can hardly contain the emotion that arises from the recognition of Bluegame's design value, from the confirmation of the unconventional DNA of the brand, and the fascination exercised by this legendary competition on a former professional sailor like I was".
Bluegame, the Sanlorenzo Group brand, and New York Yacht Club American Magic, challenger for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in Barcelona in 2024, signed an agreement for the design and construction of the team hydrogen-powered chase boat. For Bluegame, this is a proud moment after accepting a highly complex design and technical challenge. For the first time, the 37th America’s Cup protocol requires each challenging team to build and operate two hydrogen-powered foiling chase boats that must be a minimum of 10 meters in length, reach a maximum speed of 50 knots, and possess a range of 180 miles.
Marketing & Communication Alessandra a.capozzi@sanlorenzoyacht.comCapozzi
Tyson Lamond, chief operations officer of American Magic, explains further: "Bluegame is the perfect partner on this project, and we’re very excited to be at the forefront of innovation. We are optimistic that hydrogenpowered boats and the production of cleaner, more environmentally friendly technology will become a sustainable solution for the wider marine industry".
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Hydrogen as a propulsion system is an innovative concept in boating and a first for Bluegame. Less than a year ago, Bluegame parent company, Sanlorenzo, signed a strategic agreement with Siemens Energy to build the first 50-meter Superyacht with electricity generation using hydrogen and Fuel Cells, which will be launched in 2024. This extraordinary double milestone unquestionably confirms Sanlorenzo's technological and sustainable innovation leadership.
New York Yacht Club’s America’s Cup history stretches back to winning the inaugural race in 1851 before retaining the America’s Cup
BLUEGAME & AMERICAN MAGIC FLY TOGETHER IN THE AMERICA’S CUP!
To ensure the project's success, Bluegame built an exceptional team in which all members had previous design experience of the America's Cup. As a result, the team achieved the best possible know-how in structures and composite, foil design, and managing the software that controls the altitude of these highly sophisticated flying boats.
The METSTRADE Show is the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine industry, and will be held from 15-17 November in the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.
The €150 registration fee per product payable to enter the DAME Awards will be donated to the World Sailing Trust, the official charity affiliated with World Sailing.
Nomination for a DAME Award is open to manufacturers and authorised suppliers who are registered as exhibitors or co-exhibitors at METSTRADE, and applications close on 16 September 2022.
AWARDS
Submissions will be judged across the categories spanning the sectors represented at METSTRADE before an eventual winner is chosen. The assessment will be made by an experienced jury of eight comprising leading boat, interior and industrial designers, as well as user experts.
DAME AT METSTRADE 2022 OPENS FOR ENTRIES
Providing a unique and universally renowned benchmark for the whole marine equipment industry, the DAME design awards highlight the merits of exceptional design from aesthetics, functionality, and innovation, through to integration, practicality of use, price-toperformance ratio, and presentation. In line with METSTRADE’s focus on sustainability, entrants must also explain how environmental impact reduction has been considered across the whole product design.
The Design Awards at METSTRADE (DAME) have now opened for nominations.
MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS . 72 continuous improvements in all aspects of the creative process”. On receiving the award last year, Anders Thorin, product manager electronics, commented: “It is an absolute privilege to be awarded the overall DAME award for our Assisted Docking System. We are always looking for ways to support our customer’s easy boating experience, and this system takes that to the next level.” After the TEMO 450 electric outboard won the 2020 DAME Excellence in Adversity Award, Justine Perussel, the company’s sales and marketing director, said: “Because of the DAME win and METSTRADE we had a lot of visibility in December which generated a rush of interest and many messages from all around the world. We sold a lot of units, some of them as Christmas gifts!”
The final selection of seven category winners and the DAME Award overall winner will be announced at the flagship Breakfast Briefing on the first day of the show. Products the jury considers to be exceptional, but which do not win the award in their category, will be given a special DAME-nominatedmention.
products benefit from additional exposure to the global marine audience ahead of show, and also have a highprofile presence in a special showcase within the heart of the METSTRADE showfloor.
2021’s overall winner, Volvo Penta, recognises that the essence of the DAME is “not just innovative design but a dedication to Marine Engineering Palma, C/ Alexandre Laborde, 3, local 3 07011 Polìgono Can Valero, Palma de Mallorca Office: 0034 - 971 447 477, info@me-palma.com, www.me-palma.com
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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS . 74 wastewater treatment plant is equipped with new membrane technology that allows the treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in ‘drinking water quality’.
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LÜRSSEN DELIVERED PROJECT BLUE Name: BLUE Loa: 160 m / 524’9’’ Beam: 22.50 m / 73’8'' Builder: Lürssen Yachts Exterior Designer:
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Many years of planning, engineering and building to the highest standards went into project Blue. “To execute such a comprehensive project, an excellent team is necessary,” says Managing Partner, Peter Lürssen. In this case, the team consisted of the Owner's technical project management team, the design team from Terence Disdale who are responsible for the contemporary exterior and the traditional fresh interior design and of course, Lürssen’s own project team. “We are very proud of BLUE as yet another statement of Lürssen’s ability and desire to build yachts that meet all of our exacting Owners’ requirements, guided by our core focus of expert engineering, beautiful design and being a proud market leader in developing sustainable technologies.”
Photo © Tom VanOossanen Terence Disdale Terence Disdale Design BLUE’s successful second sea trial at the end of June, the 160-metre Lürssen left the in Bremen on 2nd July and embarked on her maiden voyage, heading to the Mediterranean where she will now enjoy her very first season with her new Owners. Efficiency and the desire to be as environmentally friendly as possible were key drivers for the technology on board. BLUE is equipped with a highly efficient DieselElectric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s own engineering specialists. The concept combines dieselpropulsiontechnology with efficient modern electric propulsion systems. BLUE’s system consists of two diesel engines that drive two controllable pitch propellers through individual gearboxes. These gearboxes are equipped with PTI/ PTO units that can be used for either electric propulsion (slow speeds) or for generating electrical energy to operate the vessel at higher speeds. BLUE is also equipped with an electric Azimuth Pod Drive, which in electric mode can be used separately, or when the PTI units are engaged, with the two propeller shafts. In order to generate less noise and vibration and reduce nitrogen oxide levels, BLUE is equipped with a state-of-the-art exhaust after-treatment system. Furthermore, the
The italian shipyard led by the Lo Manto family returns to the Cannes Yachting Festival bringing five iconic models from the range: Adrenalina 10.5 powered by two 300-hp Mercury, GranTurismo 11.0 with two 300-hp Yamaha, GranTurismo 12.0 with three 300-hp Yamaha outboards each, GranTurismo 12.5 powered by three 300-hp Mercury, and the new GranTurismo 10.5, new for the 2023 season. The latest model of the most exclusive family in the Lomac range, already in the range, has been renewed and equipped with a "decked bow" thanks to the new, highperformance hull that also allows the recovery of more cabin space and stowage areas. The 10.5 will also be powered by two powerful Yamaha V6s of 300 horsepower each.
CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2022
LOMAC – GRANTURISMO 10.5 – world premiere
The Arabian shipyard will display, for the first time to the European public, Majesty 120, a luxurious 37-metre carbon fibre superyacht. Among the most outstanding construction features is the fact that all the hydraulic systems on board has been eliminated - almost completely -, for a transition towards electric power. The interior design bears the signature of Cristiano Gatto Design Studio, while exterior design and naval architecture are the work of the shipyard's in-house team of engineers and designers. Featuring the widest Sun Deck in the category, asymmetrical interior layouts and a 'hybrid' beach area, it is the perfect example of the Gulf Craft’s ability to open up to new and unconventional solutions, always offering new scenarios to its owners. Majesty 100, one of the shipyard's best-selling models, will also be on display.
At the French boat show, Apreamare will present the world premiere of the new Gozzo 45, an elegant, classy cruiser with a timeless, strongly Mediterranean style. Designed by Marco Casali for the deck lines and by Umberto Tagliavini of Marine Design for the hull with the support of Cataldo Aprea, the Gozzo 45 features numerous elements that privilege open spaces to offer a quality of life on board that is unique in the segment, starting with the total absence of steps on deck, in full compliance with the walkaround philosophy. Below deck, the layout includes two cabins with dinette and two bathrooms, as well as an optional layout with three cabins and two bathrooms. In terms of high performance, Gozzo 45 is a boat true to its seafaring tradition, thanks to its excellent sailing qualities, with very little roll both under sail and at anchor. On display at the event, also the Gozzo 35 model.
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The new Walkaround line flagship will make its world debut. PIRELLI 50 is a 15-metre long walkaround designed to combine sophisticated design and high performance. Designed by TecnoRib in collaboration with the Mannerfelt Design studio as a versatile vessel, it is destined iether for daily use, as a support vessel for superyachts or mid-range cruises. Together with the PIRELLI 50, two PIRELLI 35 and a PIRELLI 42 will also be on display in Cannes, making it the first time the shipyard displays the full Walkaround range.
ZUCCON INTERNATIONAL PROJECT – SANLORENZO SP110 – world premiere for studio’s project Bernardo and Martina Zuccon are the designers behind SP110, the model that marks Sanlorenzo’s entry into the world of sport boats with the new SP, SMART PERFORMANCE, range., in display at Cannes Yachting Festival. This complex and exciting project, sparked by a meeting of expertise and experience, saw the design studio work in close collaboration with Sanlorenzo development and product manager Tilli Antonelli, a name that resonates in the yachting world, and architect and acknowledged master of contemporary design Piero Lissoni, who looked after the decor. SP110 is a product of the typological research approach that is a distinctive feature of Zuccon’s work. The point of departure was the idea of a high-performance boat, resulting in the creation of new insights not only in terms of style and technical features, but also from a functional and ergonomic viewpoint. Bernardo Zuccon will be available for individual interviews to elaborate on the topic during the show.
APREAMARE – GOZZO 45 – word premiere
ANTONINI NAVI Following the excellent results achieved during this past season, the Italian shipyard returns to the Cannes boat show ready to meet with yachting enthusiast and representatives of the press to illustrate them the novelties coming in the next few months.
TECNORIB – PIRELLI 50 – world premiere
GULF CRAFT – MAJESTY 120 – European premiere
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BESENZONI The Italian company led by Giorgio Besenzoni returns to the Cannes Yachting Festival bringing its wide range of highly reliable products, starting with the new BeElectric series with IlSalpaAncora and LaPasserella. Among the other top products on display there will be the range of helmchairs, with the P265 and P263 Pilot Seats, among the Italian-based company's latest achievements, perfect for interiors as well as on the Flybridge and characterized by an attractive design and high comfort. The LP 100 Plus multifunctional ladder – which will be seen on board the new Nerea NY40, world premiere at this boat show – in addition to performing its main function, namely as a bathing or boarding/disembarking ladder, can be exploited as an extension of the sundeck platform and as a tender lift. Its lifting capacity is customized from 150, 400 or 600 kg.
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The Italian company will take part in this edition knowing that more and more yachts moored at the quays during the Cannes Yachting Festival are equipped with its electrical systems.
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SACS At the Cannes boat show the shipyard will be present with a fleet of six models, representing its two ranges: Strider and Rebel. As for the first range, visitors will see Strider 10, 11, 13 and 15 while for the Rebel range - displayed on a separate stand - there will be the 47 and 55 models. SACS has in fact set up a Rebel Lounge specifically to welcome admirers of this range, which is becoming increasingly popular in the nautical world.
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Also on display, there will be the flagship Evo V8; presented as a world preview at the last edition, has received countless amazing feedback from industry insiders and the general public, thanks to the innovative design and contents, as well as the unprecedented solutions that combines the world of sailing with that of motorboats.
EVO R4XT – European premiere
Four electric ranges will be on display on the stand: in addition to the 'historic' Stabilis Electra line there will be the Dualis Electra thrusters, the Directa steering system, and the ultra-compact Waveless stabiliser line. All this fully electric systems can be integrated with each other for a significant increase in performance.
The British shipyard will be in Cannes with the flagship Pearl 95 and the latest addition to the Pearl Yachts’ fleet Pearl 62. The shipyard's management will welcome visitors, brokers and media representatives to the new stand, for an exclusive sneak peek into the novelties coming in the new season.
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The Italian shipyard is back in Cannes with its most recent project, Evo R4XT, a walkaround born from the collaboration between the shipyard, Valerio Rivellini and Besenzoni, who for this model has created a fully customised stern platform, designed to give the 13-metre yacht a new look and - for her guests - a new way of experiencing the sea.
The shipyard is displaying one of its most successful models: Sherpa 80 XL, a 24-metre yacht that best represents the brand's most fascinating strengths: a deep connection with the marine environment and a total continuity between exterior and interior spaces, flooded with natural light. Arcadia Yachts has always made respect for the marine ecosystem one of its key values, adopting solutions on board that allow for a consistent reduction in consumption. Also at the event there will be A85, the shipyard's first and iconic yacht, a 25-metre that marked the birth of the jardin d'hiver concept, and Sherpa 60.
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LADY JJ is an iconic superyacht that promises all this and more. As one of the highest gross tonnage 55m yachts on the charter market, this superyacht has everything you need for an unforgettable charter in the Caribbean, wrapped up in a sleek, sophisticated profile that stuns even the most critical of yacht Deliveredenthusiasts.byHeesen in 2012, LADY JJ is all about understated elegance, contemporary design and luxury allure, with interior styling by Dutch designer Omega Architects. Highly polished furnishings, sumptuous suites and bright, spacious living areas all come part and parcel with this unique vessel, offering the kind of luxury that leaves guests awestruck.
Luxury, indulgence and relaxation at its finest.
LADY JJ superyacht is idyllic for big family getaways or social events, allowing guests plenty of space to unwind and relax at the end of a busy day exploring the unparalleled beauty of the Caribbean. But the spacious staterooms aren’t all that is to be admired in this voluminous vessel. With twin MTU engines and a full displacement hull, LADY JJ boasts a maximum speed of 15 knots, with a cruising range of up to 6,000 nautical miles, as well as maximised stability when at anchor for the guaranteed comfort of guests on board. As the 11th largest Heesen yacht produced to date, it is hardly surprising that her vast array of onboard amenities reflect her impressive size and status. Take the time to reset after an exhilarating day exploring the Caribbean islands, with a fully-equipped wellness centre on the top floor, complete with Hammam, gym and massage room to detox and de-stress.
Or why not gather on the beach club for cocktails as the sun dips below the horizon, followed by an alfresco dinner to be enjoyed in the outdoor dining area, where guests can enjoy the panoramic ocean views.
For those who crave routine and discipline, the well-equipped gym is sure to become a favourite, complete with floor to ceiling windows for stunning vistas of the open waters. Finish your workout with a dip in the on-deck Jacuzzi, and let the aches and pains melt away in the comforting heat. Perhaps one of the most striking elements of LADY JJ is her ability to combine both relaxation and action, with a plethora of watertoys and tenders available for charterers to make the most out of the crystalline waters that surround the Caribbean and Bahamas. Go for a ride on
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the 11.28m SeaVee tender, and feel the salt spray on your skin. Or make your way through the abundance of accessories available for use, including: SeaDoo waverunners, SEABOBs, kayaks, paddleboards, wakeboards, waterskis, fishing rods and snorkelling equipment. With four waverunners and five SEABOBs available for use, this yacht is every water sports enthusiast’s dream. Whether guests wish to recharge and top up their tan or indulge in adrenaline-fuelled action - this one-of-a-kind Heesen has everything needed to make the most of the tropical weather and stunning scenery. Whilst the yacht itself offers no end of appeal, the superbly experienced and savvy Captain and crew that accompany the vessel are equally five-star in quality. With a knowledgeable and experienced Captain in command of his stellar 13-member team, guests can rest assured that they will receive impeccable service with every need met - from exquisite dining to action-packed itineraries and local expertise.
With extensive experience cruising the many islands surrounding the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the Captain will ensure that you leave your vacation having fully indulged in the beauty, culture and cuisine that this popular destination has to offer. And for such a stunning vessel, it seems fitting that charterers are offered an equally breathtaking location . Think azure waters, tropical marine life, unspoiled beaches and ancient architecture - all tied up with the added benefit of beautiful Caribbean weather.
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CHARTER MATTERS . 82 FIVE REASONS WHY A VISIT TO PORT D’ANDRATX WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Whether you’re seeking buzzy beachfront bars, breathtaking views, secret coves, or a mix of them all, trust the lively Mallorcan coastal town of Port d'Andratx to surpass your dreamiest holiday expectations. Soak up unmissable sunset views At the bottom of a funnel-shaped valley lies Port d’Andratx, a working fishing port with charm to spare. Let piercing blue views captivate your mind as you amble along the port’s palm-tree lined promenade. After you’ve secured a spot on a sea-facing terrace, drink in verdant hills and wooden boats that bob in the harbour while you wait for the grand finale: a sunset that paints the sky flame-hued reds, oranges and yellows. Gorge on the island’s best paella From servings of steaming paella and linguine with clams, to locally-caught dentex grilled to perfection: seafood lovers will find their culinary groove, right here. Restaurante Club de Vela serves up the best paellas on the island, impeccably prepared and brimming with fresh ingredients. Another locals’ favourite, Gourmeda, boasts an excellent choice of seafood dishes — all of which can be devoured in a pretty courtyard in the shade of an orange tree. Be swept up by toe-tapping tunes
If you think live music options are only limited to Palma, think again. Step into the boulevard and ask literally anyone directions for Tim’s and Mitj & Mitj. They all know the way! Tim’s bar has been serenading guests from its balcony, with live bands, since 1978. Another bar that’s ideal for lingering over drinks and being swept up by toe-tapping tunes is Mitj & Mitj. Best to hit both places in the early evening as they pride themselves on unmissable sunset views.
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Whether you’re keen to zone out with the latest bestseller or looking for a buzzy vibe and lively beach bar, Cala Llamp will have you covered. Its rocky platforms make for perfect tanning territory and offer easy access to the cove’s clean, turquoise water. With views of the Tramuntana mountains and a beach bar that serves mango mojitos, Cala LLamp is a place where your day-to-day worries can be, for a while, forgotten.
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Spend the afternoon on a travel-poster beach
Give your credit card a work-out Conde Nast-worthy vistas, a thriving restaurant scene and buzzy atmosphere are not Port of Andraitx’ only appeal. The many upscale galleries and independent boutiques will make the hearts of most shopping enthusiasts miss a beat. For one-off finds and local-designs, venture down the promenade and side streets. Here, you’ll chance upon charming shops selling Mallorcan-made luxuries and art galleries showcasing abstract art or dreamy landscapes in their display windows.
• Choosing a luminous local black pearl to take home with you
• Watching the world go by at the waterfront; a popular gathering spot with plenty of restaurants, craft stalls, music and cultural shows
• Laze the day away on one of Moorea's squeaky-white sand beaches
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• Tee off for a round of golf in the lush setting of Tahiti
• Watching the sun sink into the Pacific over Raiatea and Tahaa
Riviera of the South Pacific Papeete has the flavour of a French Riviera city, an extensive port to pull in and jostle with other pleasure craft on voyages of discovery and Le Marche, one of the best-known markets in the South Pacific.
The Leeward Islands These islands, part of the Society Group and made up of Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Maupiti and Bora Bora, sit about 200 kilometres to the northwest of Tahiti, and are an easy half day's sail apart.
• Exploring the sleepy ambience of the Leeward Islands' towns
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Jagged, lush peaks soar to over one thousand metres on the high islands, while lower atolls pass in the yacht's wake, looking every bit the South Pacific idyll. A sophisticated infrastructure makes for easy cruising around the nation, with island hopping, lagoon exploration and blue water cruising, all part of your Pacific adventure.
• Transiting the deep passes in the islands' coral reefs to reach sheltered, extensive lagoons
• Crystal clear snorkelling, swimming and diving
• Take the peaceful circle road around Moorea, stopping to explore plantations and sample the sweet locally-grown pineapple as you go
Escape to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of French Polynesia. With many spots to drop anchor among the 118 motus that call this region home, which are clustered into five groups, you'll most likely start your Polynesian adventure on one of the main islands of Tahiti or Moorea. A combination of high islands and atolls makes for beguiling cruising in French Polynesia.
Moorea, only a 17 kilometre cruise away, with two enormous bays, carving deep indents into the towering mountainous landscape, quickly transports you to a slower pace. Find a quiet spot to drop anchor and marvel at the sharp contrast between turquoise water and heights of verdant, lush growth.
• Take part in shark or ray feeding for a hit of adventure
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• Visit the historic octagonal church at Papetoai Village
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• Anchor off Raiatea, grab a cold drink and watch the sun set behind Bora Bora
• Visit the blindingly blue shades of Bora Bora's infamous lagoon The Tuamotus and Marquesas If a slow pace of life and forging your own path sounds like your sort of holiday, head to French Polynesia's outer islands. These atolls sit a scanty one to two metres above sea level which, combined with an incredibly-high underwater visibility, makes them perfect dive sites. Deep passages in the motus' reefs mean safe anchorages can be found throughout the island chain, and don't miss Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass with its world renowned shark wall of up to 300 sharks, gathering to feed.
The Marquesas are further from a continental land mass than any other island chain in the world and the wildly-rugged group of twelve islands can't be missed for those who are adventurous of heart. Though there are no coral reefs here, sheltered bays make for safe anchorages and are widely considered to be some of the most beautiful places to drop anchor in the world. Don't miss the ancient religious sites, enormous stone tiki, plummeting waterfalls and secretive, lush valleys. Wherever you choose to go on your yacht charter across French Polynesia, one thing is certain: you'll have no shortage of gorgeous backdrops to snap those holiday www.oceanscapeyachts.comrebecca@oceanscapeyachts.comOceanScapephotos.Yachts
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Huahine Island's main town of Fare, with one main street, and a constantly rotating cast of inter-island trading vessels and yachts; it's the quintessential south seas port
SEPTEMBER IS FOR SAILORS
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The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will see an exceptional line-up of boats on the water for 2022, 50 yachts including four J Class yachts racing together; one original and three replicas of the elegant boats of over 40 metres designed to compete in the America's Cup during the 1930s.
Svea, the largest yacht in the fleet at 43.6 metres, will sail alongside two regular competitors in the event, Velsheda and Topaz, whilst the J Class Ranger is also set to return having last participated in the event in 2014.
After taking home the winner’s trophy in the superyacht division at the 2022 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and scooping line honours at the Rolex Giraglia in June, Magic Carpet Cubed will also be returning to continue her winning streak and defend titles claimed in 2021, alongside fellow Giorgio Armani superyacht regatta entrant, the Wally 93 Bullitt. This will be her first Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup this year and we are expecting great things. The thrilling line-up of superyachts also includes the maxi racers Rambler and Deep Blue. Ever evolving, the 32nd edition of the regatta will also go down in history as the first to open the door to foiling boats. The event will in fact host the race debut of Roberto Lacorte's
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It wouldn’t be the Mediterranean superyacht season without another return to the sailing Mecca of Sardinia, where, after a successful four days of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta earlier this year, we will be welcoming the thrilling Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup from the 410 of September 2022. With the support of long-standing title sponsor Rolex, the regatta, also organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in collaboration with the International Maxi Association, promises a week of spectacular racing against the backdrop of the Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena archipelago, with its beautiful waters and sailing conditions making it the perfect host for this highly competitive regatta.
The sun may be gradually setting on summer, but not so on the superyacht sailing season. September in the Mediterranean is the place to be for any keen sailor. Bringing with it a thrilling line-up of Mediterranean must-do regattas, September welcomes back two of the most significant events in the Mediterranean superyacht calendar ensuring sun, sailing,
Gathering the cream of nautical design and boat building in Porto Cervo together with globally renowned professional sailors, champions who have earned Olympic medals and America's Cup victories, some of the most competitive boats in the fleet are undoubtedly the five former Maxi 72s, with Dario Ferrari on Cannonball returning to defend his title from last year.
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The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is an unmissable annual event that combines competitive sailing with the glamour of the location and social events ashore. Owners and crew from all over the world meet in Porto Cervo each year as much to renew ties of friendship as for the fierce competition.
The boat to beat this year will again naturally be the Wallycento Magic Carpet Cubed, although there are some firm favourites expected among the other Maxis too, like the formidable Leopard 3 and Rambler.
FlyingNikka, the first mini maxi capable of "flying" on foils in a similar way to the AC75 boats currently used in the America's Cup.
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Some of the world’s most beautiful classic and modern yachts will participate in what is an unmissable season finale at the end of an intense month of racing. Participants gather to race in this most beautiful of Mediterranean regattas complete with an unrivalled shoreside ambiance, crew camaraderie, exquisite evening events and glamorous parties we know and love.
The Maxi Yachts will be holding out for a repeat of the conditions they experienced last year, an exciting day of ‘champagne sailing’. The Performance Cruising Multihulls, newcomers to the class would also welcome similar conditions to show off their true speeds and seaworthiness.
For this 2022 edition the racing highlight will be the diversity of the fleets including an increasingly competitive class of 52-footers, an incredible line-up of schooners, breathtaking Maxis and, making their event debut, multihulls.
The Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez invites yachts from around the world to experience the magic of the gulf for Les Voiles de SaintTropez. The regatta takes place against the beautiful backdrop of Saint Tropez from the 24th September – 8th October this year.
In true Les Voiles fashion, both old and modern boats will be kicking off play, the classic boats attracting visitors and admirers from afar. During the second week the Port of Saint Tropez will change tack and on 2 and 3 October the superyachts will take centre stage.
The event will open officially on 4th September with a Welcome cocktail at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, with racing scheduled to begin 5th September. Save the date!
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REGATTA NEWS . 88 "To put it simply, there's a certain ‘je ne sais quo to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez" comments the multiple American sailing Champion, Ken Read, President of North Sails. "From wooden classics to flat-out racing machines (and everything in between) there's really no assembly like this in the world. Les Voiles is two weeks of stellar sailing with a nightlife to match." We have all enjoyed getting our feet wet and back out on the water this year, a much awaited and welcome reunion for all. Check out my ‘Top Sailing and Superyacht Regattas’ calendar for more must-do regattas this month and year-round and drop me an email if you would like a copy of the 2023 edition. Alice www.alicewiddows.comWiddows Photos Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (page X-X) © Carlo Borlenghi Photos Les Voiles de Saint Tropez (page X) © SNST_ Gilles Martin-Raget
INEOS Team Britannia, as Challenger of Record, have selected the IMAX base, right next to the Real Club Nàutico de Barcelona, one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the world, and set close by to the eastern end of the America’s Cup village for maximum fan exposure and Accordingengagement.tothe
Once the allocation is confirmed, the Port Authority will continue preparations, conversions and groundworks ahead of the teams assuming their plots around the port area progressively between October 2022 and April 2023. With all of the bases being located within the Port Vell area and surrounded by the America’s Cup village where tens of thousands of spectators can be accommodated on a daily basis, the atmosphere promises to be electric and achieves the stated objective of the event in reaching the widest possible audience.
In the City meanwhile, America’s Cup shops selling apparel together with a range of fan engagement experiences will be located at the bottom of the City’s famous ‘La Rambla’ boulevard that runs through the heart of the city centre and the event race village to be located along El Moll de la Fusta will be a must-visit attraction for all visitors to TheBarcelona.“jewelin the sun” is about to be the host for the ‘jewel in world yachting’ as the 37th America’s Cup comes to Barcelona in 2024.
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“Like a jewel in the sun” was how Montserrat Caballé and Freddy Mercury described Barcelona in their famous song about the Catalan capital and the city is starting to shine as preparations are well underway to welcome the teams to their new bases. Base allocation is coming together, just four months after the venue announcement, with the confirmed sites now ready for selection in strict order of entry as set out in the Protocol. It has been a huge undertaking in a spirit of collaboration between the Port de Barcelona and AC37 Events Limited (ACE) to both identify the satisfactory required spaces for all of the entered teams and communicate requirements effectively. The Port Authority has been working closely with key personnel from ACE since the moment of the venue confirmation and have provided a far more comprehensive and detailed plan than ever seen before at this stage of an America’s Cup cycle.
Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, has been impressed with how the process has been conducted: “I cannot speak highly enough of the work and commitment that has gone into getting us to this point with the Port de Barcelona. All of the bases are located in the Barcelona Port Vell area along with the dedicated America’s Cup race village, hospitality and fan zone areas which will create an amazing atmosphere in the lead up to and during the event in 2024.”
The America’s Cup will be welcoming the world to Barcelona in 2024 and the course area, just outside the port entrance breakwaters, is set in front of significant fan zones, beach viewing platforms and a hospitality area to provide the perfect vista to enjoy high-performance yacht racing at the pinnacle event of sailing’s calendar.
AC37 BASE ALLOCATION
Emirates Team New Zealand, as holder of the America’s Cup has the honour of picking their base area first and has selected the World Trade Centre site at the western end of the official America’s Cup race village. Speaking about the selection, Kevin Shoebridge, Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Team New Zealand commented: “It’s very nice to have first option but to be perfectly honest any of the base sites would have worked perfectly for us. The Port Authority have been firstclass in helping us get to this point in such a tight timescale and their commitment to the America’s Cup is unparalleled.”
Work will now begin on all the sites to the teams’ specifications once the allocation has been confirmed. Dalton went on to say: “All of the teams are ready to action planning as soon as their respective bases are allocated, and we have fully engaged local authorities and stakeholders standing by to support the event and its infrastructure build.”
Protocol for the 37th America’s Cup, the final allocation of bases to the teams is conducted in accordance with the priority specified in Article 51.2 of the Protocol – Defender first, then Challenger of Record, followed by the remaining Challengers in the order that their challenges were accepted.
ACE are now in consultation with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and American Magic in that strict order according to the Protocol conditions.
To add to the fun, the series features two discards, but with a difference, one being a normal discard of worst results after 10 races are sailed. However, the first kicks in after 5 races, and is a compulsory discard of the best result. Consistency pays in this series!
Only four boats were able to make it on the first day, all capable of podium positions. For the first time, feugo didn’t sail in her eponymous series as their crew was unwell. Fortunately, John was able to find a crew for days 2 and 3, but the chances of a podium were gone (he sailed on Speedy Gonzales for race 1).
Start line for the first race featured a strong committee boat bias, and all four boats bunched together at that end. Course was the simplest, starboard round Olympic triangle.
Wight Flyer gybed at the wing and kept their spinnaker flying allowing them to pass Speedy who had big problems with their own gybe, ended up well to leeward and having to drop and come up on a close reach. Heaven Sent was up to third by the mark but also had problems with the gybe. Coming to the finish they were planing fast, chased by Dragonfly – but Speedy lived up to her name and roared in on a twosailer to clinch second by a hair’s breadth. As the wind had shifted a little to the right, course 5 was set for the fifth race. Immediately after the start all boats broke right and got to the top close together Wight Flyer ahead of Speedy. They all dropped their spinnakers before the wing, Heaven Sent gybing inside Speedy to take second place. These positions held to the end of the leg, and indeed to the finish.
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As 6 races had been sailed, the first discard clicked into place, leaving Wight Flyer leading on 6 points, Speedy second on 12 (having had to discard their only first) Heaven Sent third as they had to carry a DNS for the final race.
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Wight Flyer tacked off to the right as soon as there was clear line and stayed there until the lay line. Dragonfly was OCS, and returned to restart correctly, and take the right side of the course. The other two had taken the left side, so they all converged at the top of the course.
The series is sailed over three consecutive weekends and aims to test and strengthen teams’ starting tactics and boat handling skills over six different short courses – starting with a short 500-700 metre beat. The courses range from a “traditional” Olympic triangle to the fuego speciality, which starts with the first two legs of the triangle, but then takes a tight port tack reach – ideally with spinnaker – across to a mark on the opposite side of the course, and then another starboard broad reach to the finish. Time limit is 30 minutes, and we plan to sail five or six races each day.
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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA
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Speedy Gonzales rounded first and hoisted their red spinnaker, although with a noticeable delay. Wight Flyer followed and hoisted immediately. Third came round and didn’t fly a spinnaker, neither did the fourth when they reached the top mark sometime later. Speedy had a poor gybe, which allowed Wight Flyer to catch up. Heaven Sent rounded third, with a very slow spinnaker hoist. Wight Flyer had now taken the lead, with Heaven Sent closing quickly. At the finish, Speedy took the honours by half a bow, with Heaven Sent a boat length behind and Dragonfly completing the Secondroundup.race was the “fuego” course, and all the fleet started close together. Heaven Sent immediately tacked off to the right side. Speedy had started below Wight Flyer and tacked off as soon as they could clear their wind. Wight Flyer rounded first and hoisted their spinnaker immediately. Those behind chose not to use their spinnakers on this leg and didn’t make any inroads. Wight Flyer dropped and took the reach as a two-sail reach, hoisting at the end of the leg after gybing. The others didn’t fly spinnakers until half way down the final leg, when Dragonfly tried and briefly took third. Speedy also tried their spinnaker but couldn’t catch up and Wight Flyer kept the lead to the line. Heaven Sent passed Dragonfly to finish third. Race 3 was on course 5 – the reverse fuego course with an additional sausage. A clean start, all boats off and well separated, Heaven Sent to leeward, then Dragonfly, Wight Flyer and Speedy 5 seconds late. Dragonfly tacked off to the right and came past astern of Wight Flyer and Speedy. At the mark – which was starboard round, Speedy was first but didn’t hoist their spinnaker. They were followed by Wight Flyer who had their kite up in seconds and stormed off in pursuit. The starboard rounding meant that Speedy had their spinnaker in the wrong bag, but finally they got it flying. Dragonfly came round third, Heaven Sent falling back as they were sailing with only white sails. At the wing Wight Flyer dropped before the mark, whilst Speedy gybed with their spinnaker up. Dragonfly followed suit, and it seemed these two thought they were sailing course 2. By the time they realised, Wight Flyer was leading, and Heaven Sent was up to second. Rounding the wing, Wight Flyer had their spinnaker up quickly, whilst Heaven Sent struggled with the hoist. They managed to get it under control to stay ahead of Speedy at the finish. Course 2 – a starboard around triangle – was set for the fourth race, with most getting away well. Heaven Sent was late, and together with Speedy went to the right. After a few minutes, the fleet started to converge towards the centre, and Wight Flyer passed behind Speedy At the mark Speedy led but had a very slow spinnaker hoist, Dragonfly followed Wight Flyer round, whilst Heaven Sent had closed the gap.
The final day saw Dragonfly take their only first, which the SI forced them to discard, and fuego took another to prevent a clean sweep by the earl series leaders. Consistency pays, and Wight Flyer took the series with 26 points, Heaven Sent 31 and Speedy 35.
2, 10,17 – Fuego Trophy – Pollença
For the second or third days, the fleet swelled to ten boats, unfortunately I wasn’t able to join and had to hear the results second hand. Rafa turned up and won two of 3, with the Harris brothers taking second both times – like Rafa, they didn’t sail the last race. Wight Flyer and Speedy both had their worst races of the series – seventh and sixth respectively, and which they ultimately discarded.
The final race saw Wight Flyer again lead from Speedy at the top and hold the position all the way round.
Having purchased the boat early in the cycle from Emirates Team New Zealand, the Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team have been working flat-out to prepare the AC75 for its first sail, scheduled for this week, subject to tow-testing and final safety preparations. And adding experience to the Swiss team are two legends of the America’s Cup in the form of Dean Barker from New Zealand, a veteran campaigner, part of the winning New Zealand team in 2000 and recently helmsman of American Magic in 2021, plus Pietro Sibello, a finalist with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the 2021 Match.
The Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, one of the most famous syndicates of the modern era in Cup history, today launched its training vessel, the first AC75 ever built that Emirates Team New Zealand used so effectively to work up for the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland.
It has been just four months since Barcelona was announced as the venue for the 37th America’s Cup due to take place in September and October 2024 and as a mark of how seriously the challengers are gearing up for the right to take on Emirates Team New Zealand, the current America’s Cup holders, the first boat has already splashed.
Alceo Bertarelli, son of syndicate founder Ernesto Bertarelli, smashed the customary bottle of champagne on the wing as Red Bull sponsored Hazal Nahir, the trail-blazing Turkish parkour athlete performed tricks on the foil arms. It was a stunning celebration to mark the official launch of this latest Swiss challenge for the America’s Cup.
Expectations dockside in Barcelona were palpable as the re-christened ‘Alinghi Red Bull Racing’ emerged from its temporary base shed, at the western end of the port, replete with a stunning, fresh new livery and looking ready for high octane action.
“Today symbolises the adventure that begins in Barcelona,” commented Head Coach Nils Frei, “This first-generation boat will allow us to gain valuable training hours before we have our race boat. We are a new team sailing a boat that we are only just discovering, but to be able to train already this year is highly beneficial. If there is one thing that all Cup campaigns have in common, it is that you can never make up for lost time. And you never have enough of it! The preparations for this launch have given us the opportunity to learn to work together, and it is so important to be united towards a common goal in an America’s Cup campaign.”
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Getting an AC75 to the water and in premium condition is very much akin to the collaborative, intense work undertaken by toplevel motor-racing teams in Formula 1 with a considerable team of professionals required to ensure that all the electronics, mechatronics and systems onboard are functioning as the sailors would expect. It is a big operation, requiring co-ordination and teamwork by skilled professionals and the Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team have worked around the clock to get their magnificent-looking AC75 to this “Thepoint.launch was a big step for us, made possible thanks to the coordination of the whole team,” commented Tim Hacket, Shore Manager for Alinghi Red Bull Racing. “We had to find our feet in a new city with new colleagues and buying a boat that we hadn’t worked on previously required a lot of hours to get used to. All these hours are learning experiences that will be useful towards BoatZero. Now that the boat is launched, we still have various checks to carry out before we can sail in a few days’ time.”
The Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team are now in place at their temporary base in the Marina Barcelona adjacent to the W Hotel to the west of the superyacht harbour and will conduct an intensive training programme under the watchful eyes of the senior members of the team as the young, talented Swiss sailors are put through their paces. Learning will be at a premium as Pietro Sibello, Sailing Team Advisor commented: “Managing an AC75 is a major part of an America’s Cup project. You must respect every stage despite the excitement. Being part of this team and being able to pass on our knowledge, alongside Dean Barker, means a lot to me. We have complementary experiences because we come from different teams, and this will allow us to get the best out of each other and to then pass it on to the young and talented Alinghi Red Bull Racing Skippercrew.”ofAlinghi Red Bull Racing, Arnaud Psarofaghis, will be helming the boat throughout the permissible training period and crew will be rotated in and out as the schedule progresses. Analysis of performance in all areas will be key and the eyes of the Cup world will be watching intently to see how this new team develops. “BoatZero will allow us to gain the necessary experience on the AC75. Despite the satisfaction of today’s festivities, we are aware that there is still a lot of work to do to
Welcoming the Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team to Barcelona was Grant Dalton, America’s Cup Event CEO: “The fact that we already have a team based in Barcelona and already sailing here only four months since we announced the venue is a true indication of what the 37th America’s Cup is going to be like in Barcelona.
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catch up with the level of the teams that raced the 36th America’s Cup. But today has given us the energy to focus on the next step: sailing,” commented Silvio Arrivabene, co-General Manager and Head of Technical Operations.
So, all credit to the team at Alinghi Red Bull Racing, this is the measure of this highly professional team that they have hit the ground running on their campaign and are taking every opportunity to get sailing onboard their AC75 as allowed for a new competitor that did not sail in AC36 in the America’s Cup Protocol. You can never underestimate the Swiss and for sure, teams will be watching their progress intently through the joint reconnaissance program, unique to this Cup cycle, with a lot of interest.”
Speaking just ahead of the first days of sailing, Grant Dalton added: “It’s going to be great to see Cup boats back sailing in European waters but particularly in Barcelona and we’ve got to recognise the huge contribution and collaborative spirit that the Port de Barcelona has shown to get to this point in record time. We wish Alinghi Red Bull Racing every success as they begin their journey in the 37th America’s Cup.” Watch this space.
Throughout this initial training programme in Barcelona, americascup.com will be the place to see all the action as it unfolds. The appointed reconnaissance team will be on the water every day that Alinghi Red Bull Racing will be sailing, bringing exclusive coverage plus interviews with the sailing crew, management, designers and shore team. We have an AC team on the ground in Barcelona too, capturing and documenting all the sights and sounds of the first team to splash in the warm waters of the Barcelona coastline.
Helmed by New Zealand Olympic champion Nathan Outteridge and backed by British wing trimmer Chris Draper, the Japan SailGP Team comprises top international talent and experienced Japanese sailors. One of the six original teams to start the championship in 2019, the Japanese had become a formidable competitive force in the hydrofoiling league, racking up a consistently impressive performance record with Sail Grand Prix event wins and competitive championship finals.
Nathan Outteridge
SailGP replied to this, saying: “Nathan’s talent is absolutely not in question. He is free to speak to any of the existing teams at any time about positions they might have available.”
In a brief statement published on the SailGP website, organisers have blamed ‘logisitical and commercial considerations’ for the decision.
But despite finishing second in both of the organisation’s campaigns to date, the Japanese team has not made the starting line so far this season, and has missed the first two SailGP events of the year, reportedly due to a shortage of Thevessels.announcement was met with dismay by many on Facebook. One commenter says: “This is a sad ending for the entire Japan SailGP Team. From a sport-person’s point of view it’s gutting to see such talented sailors get their knees taken from underneath them. So much work, development and mentoring put in by all. From a spectator’s point of view, it’s devastating as they were exciting, super competitive, and we all knew to watch what they were up to on the course. Hope to see Nathan Outteridge back out there shortly.”
SailGP welcomed two new teams to the series earlier this year — Canada and Switzerland — a move that would have expanded the fleet to 10 teams in total, alongside Japan, Australia, USA, Great Britain, New Zealand, France, Denmark and Spain. The league recently announced its first event in Asia, making it the first Asian location to host a leg of the SailGP series.
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To this allegation, SailGP replies: “While we are always in conversations with interested parties about future participation in the league, no decisions have been made yet, and if Japan were to find the commercial partners and investment it needs, there’s a chance we could see the team return for Season 4.”
Several commentators alluded to the undertones of the announcement. “In other words, they’ve found another commercially viable team for season 4,” one poster writes on Facebook.
“Season 3 will continue with nine teams racing for the remainder of the season.”
Another commenter praised Outteridge’s talents: “Best helm in the fleet without a ride. A crying shame.”
The statement reads: “After much deliberation and taking into account logistical and commercial considerations, SailGP has made the difficult decision to pause the participation of Japan SailGP Team indefinitely.
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The team had proven itself to be one of the only teams in the league that could frequently offer a challenge to the Australian crew led by Tom Slingsby, and had looked to be on course for a third successful SailGP season.
“The league would like to thank Nathan Outteridge and all of the athletes and staff involved in the Team for their outstanding performance in the first two seasons of SailGP and wish them all the very best for the future.
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The SailGP league has excluded the Japan SailGP team ‘indefinitely’, after the team failed to make the starting line once this season due to a shortage of vessels.
ATLANTIC OCEAN VIRTUALLY DEAD
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‘Yes, of course, we need to continue to reduce CO2 emissions but even if we were carbonneutral, it will not stop ocean acidification – it will not stop the loss of all the seals, whales, marine birds, fish and food supply for two billion people.
The researchers expected to find up to five visible pieces of plankton in every 10 litres of water – but found an average of less than one.
Howard Dryden testing Atlantic water
According to the Sunday Post, the research blames chemical pollution from plastics, farm fertilisers and pharmaceuticals. Previously, it was thought the amount of plankton had halved since the 1940s, but the evidence gathered by the Scots suggest 90% has now vanished.
An Edinburgh-based research team says plankton, the tiny organisms that sustain life in the seas, has all but been wiped out. The team’s spent two years collecting water samples from the Atlantic and in a dire warning says this means the Atlantic’s ‘pretty much dead’.
The team has compiled and analysed information from 13 vessels and more than 500 data points.
Conversely, they’d expected to discover 20 microscopic specks of toxic particles per litre of Atlantic water – but actually counted between 100 and 1,000. The discovery suggests that plankton faces complete wipe-out sooner than was expected.
At the bottom of the food chain, plankton is consumed by the krill which are fed on by the fish that, in turn, provide nutrition for terrestrial animals including billions of Thehumans.research has been conducted by GOES (Global Oceanic Environmental Survey Foundation) using its yacht Copepod which has collected samples from the Atlantic and the Caribbean. From Scotland, it sailed along French and Portuguese coasts before crossing the Atlantic and is currently in Colombia, before setting sail for Panama. GOES has also provided monitoring equipment to other sailing boat crews so that they can perform the same trawls and report back with their “Givenresults.thatplankton is the life-support system for the planet and humanity cannot survive without it, the result is disturbing,” says marine biologist and former Scottish Government adviser Dr Howard Dryden. “It will be gone in around 25 years. Our results confirmed a 90% reduction in primary productivity in the Atlantic. Effectively, the Atlantic Ocean is now pretty much dead.”
‘If we destroy plankton, the planet will become more humid, accelerate climate change, and with no clouds it will also become arid and wind velocities will be extreme,’ says the report.
‘CO2 reduction won’t even stop climate change; indeed, we will have catastrophic climate change because we have not fixed the primary root cause – the destruction of nature by toxic chemicals and substances such as ‘Weplastic.have two choices. We can choose to wake up, understand and address the real issue or choose the game-over button for humanity come 2050.’
‘An environmental catastrophe is unfolding,’ says the report. ‘We believe humanity could adapt to global warming and extreme weather changes. It is our view that humanity will not survive the extinction of most marine plants and animals.’
Plankton needs the right conditions to thrive, and perform its other role of helping oceans absorb carbon dioxide and giving off the chemical dimethyl sulphide, which assists in creating clouds. Where it thrives in slightly alkaline waters, the oceans are slowly turning more acidic.
An overload of CO2, says the Sunday Post, along with a deluge of lethal manmade chemicals in cosmetics, plastics, sunscreen, drugs and fertilisers, is inundating the marine environment. It’s all toxic to underwater life and once the water reaches a tipping point of acidity, vast amounts of plankton will simply dissolve.
That threat is deemed as ‘a few years’ away before the consequences of plankton loss become catastrophically clear when fish, whales and dolphins become extinct.
“Based on our observations, plankton numbers have already crashed and are now at the levels that I predicted would not happen for another quarter of a century,” Dryden told the Sunday Post. “We surveyed the Caribbean from St Lucia to Grenada. Now the only fish available in restaurants there is imported farmed Atlantic salmon.
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While many organisations are working on cleaning the oceans after the water is polluted, Ocean Cleanup has begun work on intercepting plastic pollution in what it thinks is the heaviest polluting river in the world by making a fence which stops rubbish getting into the sea.
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“We’re working with our law enforcement counterparts around the world to conduct searches on these yachts to make sure we have the authority and can go to a court, seize them and then forfeit the proceeds,” Monaco added.
The Fiji government had to foot a US$83,000 bill for every day the vessel remained berthed at the Lautoka Port – equivalent to a million Fijian dollars per week.
“Let’s get to the juicy stuff: the yachts,” said Monaco at the security forum. “We recovered a Fabergé – or alleged Fabergé –egg on one of these, so it just gets more and more interesting.”
“Scotland has already wiped out most of its fish, deep-water coral and polluted most of the coast. Trawling has destroyed seagrass, the loss of which is equivalent to the UK aviation carbon budget. The marine mammals in Scotland are among the most toxic on the planet.
While Kerimov is not known as an owner of Fabergé eggs, it’s possible he is among the private owners who are not publicly listed.
In a recent report, UK NGO Environment Investigation Agency says that marine plastics will have outweighed the total mass of fish in the world’s oceans by 2050, and the production of plastic pollution constitutes a planetary emergency.
The US Department of Justice has discovered an unexpected treasure aboard a Russianowned yacht recently seized in Fiji.
“We cannot stop climate change by simply reducing CO2 emissions. However, we can clean up our pollution to give us clean air and clear rivers and bring life back to the oceans. We could potentially live with climate change, but we will not survive the destruction of nature. If we can bring back nature, though, we also solve climate change.”
It’s not known what would happen to the egg if it is indeed genuine. Monaco told the forum that she prefers the idea of funnelling the profits of seized assets back into Ukraine, and authority to do so has been requested from Congress.
Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, US deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco told attendees that an item suspected to be a genuine Fabergé egg was uncovered on the superyacht, which was recently delivered to San Diego. While US authorities haven’t named the yacht, it is understood to be Amadea, as this is the only seized yacht that matches this description.
“People cause pollution, and in most of the world there is no effluent treatment. Covid has shown us that if we eliminate pollution then ecosystems have high capacity to spring back.
“It had been reported that 50% of the coral was gone; our observations were that the coral is 100% gone in many locations and 90% gone in all locations.
“This means we may only be treating as little as a quarter of our waste water.
“Scotland could set an example to the rest of the world and declare the country a nontoxic environment. Currently, we have a combined storm water and sewer system, so when it rains the municipal treatment systems are by-passed.
“We will not stop making plastic but the new forms should be non-toxic and biodegradable.
HIDDEN TREASURE ONBOARD SEIZED YACHT
“We need to turn to regenerative agriculture. We have already wiped out 80% of all insects and 100% will be gone in 20 years, then agriculture collapses because there is no pollination.”
The 106-metre Lurssen superyacht Amadea hit the headlines earlier this summer after a lengthy legal battle in which the yacht’s lawyers denied that sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov was the ultimate owner. The yacht was restrained from leaving a Fiji marina while the case passed through the courts. The US ultimately won the case, and took the yacht to San Diego under a US flag in June.
Produced by the House of Fabergé during the final years of the Tsardom of Russia, from 1885-1917, Fabergé eggs are intricate, jewelencrusted boxes that trade for amounts up to US$20 million. As many as 69 were created, of which 57 are believed to survive today.
He said that during the pandemic, because of the lack of tourism, ecosystems had started to recover. Fish have returned and coral reefs have recovered.
And now, this extraordinary destination has won the “Best Island in Asia” accolade at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards at a ceremony held at Dante Seaport, New York City on July 20th. The award was accepted on behalf of the Maldives by the Ambassador to the United States of America; Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency Thilmeeza Hussein.
Upon arriving at any of the many gorgeous anchorages, travellers can soon enjoy the island’s white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, perfect for both a relaxing and adventure-filled visit, a journey that follows the culture and history of this unique republic. Throughout 2022 the Maldives will be celebrating 50 years of tourism since this spellbinding island-nation began attracting visitors.
It’s hard to believe that this iconic destination began life as a one-resort destination. The Maldives now has nearly 200 resorts across 26 natural atolls, around 10 of which opened in 2021. A further 12 are scheduled to open throughout 2022, giving a stunning array of choice for international yachting visitors, couples to families and from luxury-seekers to Andadventurers.asaregion, the Maldives is also seeing a new drive for sustainability – a change reflected in some of the eco-friendly activities being offered by many of its www.asia-pacific-superyachts.comresorts.
AT T+L’S 2022 ‘WORLD’S BEST AWARDS’ CEREMONY Maldives resorts and marinas have been welcoming international yachts through most of the pandemic, offering a safe experience to those ready to explore the wonders and relax in this one-of-a-kind South East Asia destination.
In other award news, the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has been acclaimed as “Best Hotel in the Maldives” by the Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Awards 2022. In addition, the resort’s AVI Spa claimed the second spot for the category “Best Spa in the Maldives”. The Travel + Leisure “Asia’s Best Awards 2022” was launched in March this year for the first time, aiming to highlight the excellent travel and hospitality destinations across Southeast Asia.
“The Maldives is also a convenient stop-over for yachts bound for either the Red Sea or en route via the Cape of Good Hope. Other good news is that since April 2020 fees to enter the Maldives were substantially reduced, making this a viable stopover for all yachts crossing the Indian Ocean”, reported Mohamed Hameed, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives.
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Yachting in the Maldives is amazing and offers lush private islands, turquoise lagoons, pampering spas and fine dining. This yearround Maldives cruising holiday offers unforgettable experiences from night-diving with hammerhead sharks to dining in an underwater restaurant made entirely of glass.
A further development reports the Thai government is moving forward in setting up Thailand’s yacht and marina hub development plan in Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya, an important part of the Kingdom’s yachting leadership in the future.
• Visitors no longer have to undergo tests on arrival unless they are showing COVID symptoms. Airports also scrapped temperature screening of passengers.
• The end of Thailand Pass on July 1 means foreign visitors no longer face the expense of getting tested, purchasing COVID insurance, and uploading various documents online before traveling to the Kingdom.
• Since July 1 nights out will also become longer for the party crowd. Pubs and bars are allowed to serve alcohol until 2am for the first time since 2020 as more restrictions are eased and opening times return to normal.
THAILAND IS WELCOMING YACHTS BACK TO PARADISE
“A perfect destination for superyachts, vessels can set off from one of Phuket’s marinas to journey to Phi Phi islands, Similan Islands, Racha Islands, Coral Island, Koh Yao Yai & Koh Yao Noi, Koh Khai Islands, Koh Bon and in another Thai province – Koh Phangnga”.
In a positive message to the global yachting community, Thailand is open and welcoming back vessels from throughout the world. Phuket Island in Thailand is at the forefront in attracting international yachts & superyachts, as they return post-pandemic to the “Superyacht Hub of Asia”. Superyacht visits have been increasing exponentially over the past 15 years and last year 1,500 yachts and cruisers visited the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’. Marinas are playing an increasingly important role globally and full-service marinas on the resort island of Phuket, Thailand can handle all the needs of a superyacht, providing berths for yachts up to 130 meters in length, a growing superyacht labour force and excellent docking facilities, and now – the opening of the new Private Jet Terminal.
Phuket’s marinas, together with the appeal of Thailand’s warm hospitality, nearby cruising and beautiful white sand beaches, offers a great superyacht base at any one of the island’s marinas. Just a short cruise to the outer islands away from the hustle and bustle of Phuket, is a world of peace and tranquility, reports Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder, Gordon Fernandes.
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Now after spending more than 29 months tackling COVID-19, Thailand is busy launching its post-pandemic era according to ‘Thai PBS World’. Following is an overview of the latest developments in the country’s transition from pandemic to normality.
A major advantage the Asia Pacific region possesses, in addition to its warm climate during cold European winters, is the abundance of pristine and largely non-commercial world-class cruising waters. The culture and biodiversity of Asia-Pacific is makes this region unlike any other, to be both celebrated and cherished.
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• On June 23, the mandatory wearing of face masks in public was scrapped. This means no longer do you have to wear masks outdoors in uncrowded places like public parks – though most Thais are still wearing masks outdoors on a voluntary basis. Authorities have also given public services and venues like shopping malls the freedom to issue their own rules. With authorities signaling that the COVID-19 crisis is coming to an end, businesses have resumed their operations and public life is getting back to normal. Eateries are busy again and customers are even queuing up outside popular restaurants and shops in Phuket and throughout the country.
As luck would have it 10 minutes earlier we had been monitoring the AIS track of a large container vessel (the Nora Maersk). I contacted the Nora Maersk and they relayed the message to the nearest maritime rescue coordination centre (MRCC). We were soon in direct contact with the MRCC. They informed us that they would send out a rescue boat. They requested that we standby the migrant boat until the rescue vessel arrived. We were told not to let anyone onto our boat. It was now very dark and maintaining station close to the boat was not easy. Eventually we were told that the rescue boat would take between one and two hours. In the event the Salvamento Maritimo vessel “Leo” arrived after 90 minutes. In the meantime we passed bottles of water and a carton of milk and some food to the people in the boat. I was hugely impressed by the professionalism of the MRCC and the crew of the Leo. Once they started to transfer the migrants onto the Leo Citadel was free to continue with it’s journey towards the peninsula.
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3. Monitor channel 16 for PAN PAN calls from coast stations alerting to drifting boats.
A year ago I sailed to the Balearics. On that trip I came across an empty open boat with a new outboard and half a dozen empty jerrycans of fuel. I speculated about what had become of the passengers of this boat. Now I think I know.
The lessons of this experience:
1. Keep a sharp lookout - it could be you in a boat adrift one day. 2. Seek assistance from rescue professionals.
4. Do not allow your own boat to be boarded. This is important from a security point of view but also once they are on your boat they become your legal responsibility.
In the U.K. the subject of migrant boats has become very politicised. Spain behaves more humanely sending out a lifeboat well outside it’s territorial waters. The migrants were all Algerian. I remonstrated with the man who seemed to be the leader telling him of the risks to which he was exposing his people. His response was that he would rather risk drowning than continue in a living hell.
5. Be humane do not leave people out a sea in an open boat. I don’t know what has become of the passengers of this boat. I expect they have been deported to Algeria. If you know drop me an email at john@boatshedgibraltar.com.
IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN TO ME
At sunset on the 24th July this year on passage between Formentera and the mainland I came across an open boat at position 038° 00.791N, 000° 04.492W that’s about 40 nM northeast of Cabo de Palos. Except this time the boat was not empty but had 19 souls aboard including two infants (one still nursing) and two women. What to do in this situation? They were in a desperate plight, out of fuel and water. I followed standard advice and tried to call a rescue coordination centre to pass the position of the boat to the authorities so that they could be rescued. Unfortunately we were too far from the coast to get our message through.
Well done! The end of a hectic Med season is in sight for many, and the shipyards and marinas of Mallorca are beginning to fill up again after a lull during the busy August months. Some boats are looking to do a quick turnaround before heading off to the Caribbean in a few weeks while others begin to look towards a maintenance period over the winter here in the Med. Both in Yachting and here in Mallorca September always feels like a new start. As the temperature drops, the tourists leave and we all look back over the summer just gone now can be a great time to think about using up supplies and making some changes onboard.
always doable as they are difficult to stock/take up room but as innovation gives us smaller / cheaper and more effective solutions there are many ways to fit in enough of what you need before you travel. This also means that you don’t need to last minute buy products you are not familiar with in other areas.
• Stock up with enough supplies Over the Med Season we have had some difficulties shipping large bulk containers to remote locations and this reminded me of the importance of stocking up with enough product to last a season. With hundreds of small individual product bottles this is not
5. Bleach and Complex Stain Remover – How many Kgs of Vanish Oxy have you gone through this season? and as a result so many plastic containers. Available in 5Kg Cardboard boxes and containing no petrochemicals this version from Sonett is a great alternative. Whatever you next move we hope that you have time to rest and recover from a great 2022 season. For more information about purchasing or if you have any questions about any products above please contact us directly. You can check out our full range on our new website. www.vivecoyachts.com(+34)hannah@viveco.coHannah634326981 Hannah is an ex-stewardess who now runs Viveco and Viveco Yachts, an Eco Yacht, Hotel and Home supply shop in Mallorca.
Have a clear out and donate • Once you are rested from the season now is a great time to be testing products that you can use for a new season that contain less chemicals (which are especially bad being used in contained spaces) and plastic than before. If you still have a large stock of anything onboard either use, then up OR you can donate old supplies to Yachting Gives Back in STP who can use everything in the cleaning of their shelters here in Mallorca. We are also happy to collect anything you have and get it to them so give us a call.
4. Ecostore Shampoo and Conditioner 5L –their unisex smell and high-quality products has made these products fromm Ecostore a firm hit. With all plastic containers made from sugarcane these are great alternative to traditional plastic packaged items.
HEADING TO THE CARIBBEAN?
Start making changes • Over the next few months it is a great time to start thinking about making changes for the next season. Test out products (we have many samples available), and make a list of what you would like to change so that you have an alternative when you run out of a product. We offer a full consultancy service where we help you find the best fit new products for the interior Cleaning, Laundry and Toiletries as there is not a one size fits all products it is important to consider different factors such as itinerary, budget, storage options etc. Although you may not be ready to restock now it is great to be ready with a new shopping list when the season gears up again next year.
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STAYING IN THE MED FOR SHIPYARD?
Here are some examples of our most popular plastic reducing, environmentally friendly and space saving products for inspiration.
2. Ocean Saver Drops – New to us this season we are sure these are going to be a firm favourite. Small capsules that dissolve in water – use bottles you already have and create NO waste.
3. Ecover 15L Detergent and Softener – with a malleable plastic bag inside a cardboard box which can be removed these can squeeze into the weirdest of storage spaces and then be used to refil smaller bottles.
If you are about to start running on reduced crew / supplies and using up leftovers this can be a great time to begin to think about alternatives to restock with for the next season and if you are about to head over to the Caribbean there are some things you can do to drastically reduce the impact you will have. Here are some top tips to keep your change of season as environmentally friendly as possible!
SEASONAL SHIFT - TIME TO MAKE CHANGES
• Reduce your waste now The beautiful islands of the Caribbean are stunning and remote and the reality is that they lack the infrastructure to deal with the large amounts of waste created by Yachts and tourists over the winter months. Large landfill areas are created in hidden locations but when hit by hurricanes these are then just spread directly into the Ocean. Many yachts stock up onboard before crossing over – this year so a bit of extra work and remove as much packaging as possible before you leave so you have less to dispose of once there. You can also look at the many new alternatives that are coming out – if you have space stock up with Bulk containers and then keep onboard to return once back, look at the new 100% plastic free alternatives such as Concentrated Cleaners that you dilute in water and other products only packages in Cardboard.
1. Tru Earth Laundry Strips – Tried and tested and LOVED by crew this summer these concentrated strips of liquid detergent are small and powerful. Great for space saving when heading off on long trips.
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Last but certainly not least, Summer Drinks doesn’t just feature drool-worthy photography but also gives you a range of inspirations to create anything from the deliciously fruity to the fiercely frozen. The summer favourite includes no less than 100 recipes for moreish thirst-quenchers including cooling punches, cocktails, mocktails, and slushies.
to ask. This colorful book takes a deliciously casual approach to smoothies—there's no need for hard-to-find supplements, powders, or mixes. Scour the pages and you’ll find an endless range of fruit-and-veg-laden drinks including breakfast boosts, tropical blends, and drinkable desserts. What’s more, each recipe has a little badge that notes its main benefit: Digestion, Relax, Energy, Immunity, and more.
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Whatever your guests’ summer drink of choice, from a ‘Ramos Gin Fizz’ to an ‘Iced Horchata Latte’, you’re the A to Z of mixology expertise. No? Oh. Well, you soon will be if you dash to Rialto Living and devour their stock of mustreads on summer-drinks wizardry. Summer Fizz, by Ryland, Peters & Small, turns its attention to the sparkling stuff: from fruity and fresh to tart and tangy, you’ll find an array of fizzy tipples perfect for sweltering days and balmy evenings. Easy-to-follow instructions show you how to rustle up a thirst-quenching French 75 before dinner, or a pitcher of Sparkling Cava Sangria to accompany a languid, aft-deck lunch.
Present your masterpiece on any of Rialto Living’s top-quality cocktail napkins which come in colors ranging from lilac to lemon, and in a Riedel glass, the world’s most stylish crystal. Voilà, we’re talking pure cocktail/ mocktail supremacy, not to mention an Instaworthy presentation.
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Feel Good Smoothies, by Sandra Wu, answers all the smoothie questions you were always afraid
Tess Ward - she has a great balance of health conscious creative cuisine - I could eat breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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 really enjoy the challenge of provisioning in new and remote locations and the most important is to be adaptable and create your dishes with what produce is available. If you know you are going remote then make sure you have a good stock of drystore go to’s. Sometimes it’s not the most remote areas that are the most difficult. We were due to leave Antigua for a charter and the order I was expecting didn’t arrive. So I left for St Barts with about 2 avocados, a pineapple and a watermelon! Luckily I was already in touch with an agent on St Barts for more specialist items so I was able to add to this order and the day was saved, but provisions arrived an hour before the guests so it was a little stressful to say the least. Always have a Whatback-up!isthe hardest part of your job?
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WhatDehydratorThermomixMicroplanewithout?pieceof equipment should every yacht have in the galley?
WhatOliveLemonsoilare your 3 favourite cookbooks and why? Very hard to choose 3 favourites because I’m a big page flipper (and internet surfer) for inspiration, but Persiana by Sabrina Ghayour - I love the middle eastern use of spice and the soul of her recipes. Plant food by Matthew Kenny, has been a big inspiration to my plant based cooking and presentation. Great British chefs website is a go to as it’s a great source of inspiration.
Be prepared to move in lots in different directions and keep things prepped so you always have something to offer and feed the crew well - happy tummies, happy boat!
Caviar, artificial flavoured oils, lobster What would you say are some of the most underrated ingredients?
Name: Charli Witts Years’ experience as a chef: 15 years
Thermomix - they are so versatile from making nut flours to hot sauces and will ninja a block of Parmesan in 10 seconds!
Having to do lots of things at once… on charter
Nationality: British What are you doing / where are you working right Workingnow?freelance, last gig was head chef on a 60 Whom.isyour food hero (dead or alive) and why? My Nana, she had me standing on a chair in the kitchen with a little apron on baking from a young age. She taught me how to make my first soup, pastry, vinaigrette and most importantly taught me about the importance of making food with the intention of love.
Beetroot, cauliflower, cashew nuts
What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far? My quinoa salads have turned non quinoa’ers into quinoa lovers! If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why?
What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)? Always music, it helps me get into the flow. Literally anything - a Spotify adventure from reggae, dub, world music, hip-hop, drum and bass, sunshine beats, classic rock to my yoga playlists when I need to calm down. Best galley tip/hack?
What three kitchen gadgets could you not live
What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients?
Maldon salt
What 3 ingredients could you not live without?
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When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good?
It’s all about finding the right boat for you as jobs and crew ethos vary so much. What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being prima donnas with big egos?
This is not always the case, yes you will always get prima donnas and big egos but they don’t last long in a yacht environment.
What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook?
What do you see as being the biggest challenge for chefs in the industry moving forward?
What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements? I will always do my best to support individual needs. This can be a challenge as sole chef on charter as the guests always come first, but it’s so important that the crew feel healthy and energised to do their job.
You don’t until you work with someone but passion, attitude and energy are so important and this comes across in an interview.
Proudly pulled off a last minute request for a giant Namepretzel!something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of.
What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment? Be conscious when sourcing ingredients, which is not always going for the easiest option, visit farmers markets where possible and be clear with agents what produce you are seeking. Food that has been grown or raised with respect to the environment is the best quality as it’s highest in nutrition and flavour. It’s a win Whatwin.one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage? Use all of the ingredient If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be? I’m studying to be an integrative nutrition coach at the moment. I believe that the more we are conscious and caring of our own health the more conscious we become of the health of the planet. I want to educate and empower people to eat consciously, showing them that this does not mean compromising on creative cuisine and flavours.
the mornings are very busy with making bread, prepping desserts, guest breakfast, crew food and lunch prep. I find it can be a non-stop race to get things done all day.
It’s always fun when you get to know guests and can tailor recipes to their particular flavour profiles. Designing a special dessert for the boss with his own chocolate was cool.
A simple Spanish “Tortilla” omelette is always a great option or a delicious, chilled Gazpacho soup, but for me, the ultimate beach food is a “Pan Bagnat”. It’s basically a Salad Niciose in a roll. Good, ripe tomatoes, basil leaves, red onion rings, tuna, anchovies, black olives and a drizzle of olive oil are piled into a round bun or a baguette. A lesser-known but equally delicious Mediterranean sandwich is Muffueletto, made with smoked ham, cheese and pressed overnight. To finish, try some big slices of chilled watermelon, small melons and peaches. With sunshine and shade, good food and cool drinks you should have no trouble
the rest of the olive oil and lemon juie. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the salad leaves top of one side of the bread and arrange the rest of the ingredients on top. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with the other half of the roll. Wrap tightly in greaseproof paper and refrigerat.
MUFFUELETTO Ingredients: Serves 4 1 round loaf of white bread 4tbsp pesto 250g smoked ham, finely sliced 100g salami, finely sliced 250g tomatoes, sliced 2 mozzarella cheese, sliced 100ml olive oil 6 large basil leaves, torn Sea salt/ground black pepper Slice the loaf horizontally and scrape out some of the crumb. Spread the inside of the top and the bottom with pesto. Arrange sliced tomatoes, basil leaves and mozzarella on the bottom and arrange the smoked ham and salami slices on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the other half of the loaf on top. Cut into wedges and serve.
Few experiences capture the essence of summer as strongly as a day at the beach. When the hot, humid weather hits, there’s only one place want to be, lounging in the sand, cooling off at the shoreline, and relaxing under the sun. And given the perfection of a summer day at the beach, the only way to make it even better is to enjoy great picnic food to go with all that wonderful salty, sea air. Everybody seems to love the idea of a good picnic, they allow you to make the most of the fantastic weather and enjoy a relaxing al fresco meal with family and friends. But many people go wrong by trying to transport the sort of meal they would eat at home and, let’s face it; nothing tastes particularly good on squashy paper plates with plastic knives and forks. So for the perfect picnic, it’s a good idea to opt for food that you can eat with your fingers or just a fork and adopt a keep it simple philosophy.
Ingredients. Serves 2 2 round bread rolls or baguette cut in half 200g tomatoes 200g tinned tuna (packed in olive oil) 100g black olives 30g salted anchovies 2 hard boiled eggs ½ sliced cucumber ½ red onion, sliced 4-5 salad leaves 4-5 basil leaves 1 garlic clove, peeled 100ml olive oil
1tsp dijon mustard juice of ½ lemon salt & pepper Slice the tomatoes and salt them moderately in the bottom of a mixing bowl. Put this to one side and allow the salt to draw liquid out of the tomatoes. Drain the tuna and reserve the oil for the vinaigrette. Stone the olives if necessary and drain the anchovies. Flake the tuna into the bowl with the tomatoes and any juice th and stir loosely to combine. Start a vinaigrette with a small amount of Dijon mustard, the raw garlic, crushed, and drizzle in the oil from the tuna. Add
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Ear pain also appeared within the most common cases, which tends to be skewed heavily towards swimmers. Dr Philip Bryson, Diving Specialist at MedAire says that “even visibly clean water can contain plankton, protozoa and bugs that are invisible to the naked eye - if your ear canal is not properly dried out, small amounts of water can pool, causing infections, especially if there is wax in the ear” He continues to say that “crew and guests should always try and ensure that their ears are drained after being in the water by gently tapping or shaking a tilted head, as well as keeping hair off the ears after swimming to allow air to naturally circulate. If discomfort does arise, knowing which products to use or indeed not to use is imperative, using cotton buds for example could push bugs further into the ear and worsen the situation”.
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Of all of MedAire’s 18 medical case categories, dermatological saw the highest number of cases, closely followed by musculoskeletal.
HEALTH & WELLNESS . 116 NEW DATA FROM MEDAIRE REVEALS MOST COMMON INJURIES AND ILLNESSES ONBOARD SUPERYACHTS
“As in any remote environment, having access to excellent medical advice and information is incredibly useful – not only to provide peace of mind for the patient but also potentially avoiding any unnecessary detours for shoreside treatment if at sea or on charter” concludes Dr www.medaire.com/yachtsBryson.
Back complaints and lacerations/cuts also featured heavily within the top yachting cases, attributable to the nature of the yachting environment, working around heavy machinery, operated by young fit individuals who may lack good lifting technique.
As Brent Palmer, Director of Education at MedAire explains “the yachting environment lends itself to a high occurrence of UTIs: warm temperatures and inconsistent water intake can hugely increase the chance of contracting a UTI, so we always recommend good hydration and the regular passing of urine to mitigate these risks”
The third largest category by case numbers was: ear, nose and throat. As Palmer puts it, this can be simply explained: “on a yacht, you’re in close confines with each other so naturally throat complaints like pharyngitis and tonsilitis are spread very easily between the crew”. He continues to say that “over the years we’ve launched numerous basic hygiene awareness campaigns to mitigate the spread of such viruses to little avail, but it was only really when COVID hit that these started to make an impact, as people were forced to take hygiene measures more seriously. As a happy consequence of COVID, we therefore saw a decrease in this type of illness, which had been increasing every year up to that point”.
Telemedical service provider MedAire, an International SOS Company has today revealed new data highlighting the most common injuries and illnesses onboard superyachts.
The company, which provides services to over 50% of the world’s largest superyachts, looked at over 10,000 cases from the last five years, to uncover the most common ailments onboard amongst crew and guests. It found that urinary infections were the most commonly seen illness onboard, representing about 4% of the total number of cases and skewed heavily in gender towards females.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
ThereTreatmentisno cure for RA however there are treatments to slow down the rate of joint deterioration and reduce exacerbations. Initially when first diagnosis is made Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories and Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs may be prescribed to slow down the deterioration and control pain. Later immunosuppressants may be Physiotherapyrequired. for RA
The primary aims for the Physiotherapist will be to reduce pain using electrotherapy techniques such as interferential diathermy and TENS. Heat has been shown to greatly improve pain. This can be applied with short wave diathermy for deep heating, infra red, hot packs and paraffin wax baths are particularly helpful for hands and feet. Massage and soft tissue stretching will help to reduce pain from muscle spasm and contractions. The next aim of treatment is the prevention of deformity. A sufferer of RA will adopt the most pain-free posture which can encourage deformity and so postural awareness and frequent exercise is important to maintain joint movement. Resting splints are useful at night time to discourage deformity and can be custom made for any joint, usually from molded plastic or orthoplast. If there is already significant loss of movement due to deformity then serial splinting may be helpful to stretch the shortened soft tissue and improve the joint function.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a long term auto-immune condition that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity in the joints. It is thought to occur as a result of interactions between inherited genetic factors and environmental factors that we are exposed to. Although RA is not necessarily handed down to each generation, there is sufficient study to show that familial genetic markers do exist and immediate relatives of an individual with RA are three times more likely to develop it if their environmental exposure remains the same. RA can affect any joint in the body but is usually first noticed in the small joints of the hands and feet. Pain and stiffness is usually worse in the morning, as it is with Osteoarthritis, except that with RA these symptoms usually last longer into the day. The joints become swollen and inflamed and the skin over the joints may appear reddened. This occurs because the immune system is attacking the lining of the joints (known as synovial membrane) causing it to deteriorate. This damage to the membrane causes a release of chemicals into the joint which can further degenerate the bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments and ultimately causing the joint to deform. If left untreated the destruction of the joint will continue until there is no joint remaining and it becomes fused. In some cases rheumatoid nodules can appear. These are firm lumps just under the skin which are not usually painful and most commonly occur over joints which bear pressure like the elbow and heels. These nodules can come and go and even appear to move around the joint.
Another important aim of treatment is the assessment of independence. For example, would the patient benefit from walking aids or joint support to keep them mobile. Are they able to get in and out of the bath or car?There is an enormous range of useful gadgets and aids available and a home assessment by the Physio or Occupational Therapist is useful to maintain or regain independence.
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I am working as a Women’s Health Coach with a focus on hormone health – especially around our sex hormones. It’s my passion to spread understanding about our cyclical female nature. There is magic within our wombs and I am here to support women to find their way back to hormonal balance through nutrition, Yoga & lifestyle changes, and to nurture the female Anotherenergy.passion project of mine is the Sweet Om Yoga Garden in S’Arraco, where other teachers and I offer Yoga and fitness classes. We offer beautiful new moon rituals with Cacao Ceremonies, Yin Yoga and Gong Baths as well as full moon ceremonies and other special events – all aiming to support a healthy and happy life. I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Coach with Hormone Health Specialisation, a Vinyasa Power Yoga & Yin Yoga teacher, as well as a somatic stress release practitioner.
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There is nothing more precious for me than my morning ritual – therefore I get up one hour earlier before my day starts to connect and anchor deep within myself. Then, first thing in the morning is having lukewarm lemon water, followed by a flat white oat milk coffee. I sit down with my coffee and start journaling. Whatever is on my mind and heart flows onto the paper. Then I do a 10-15 min meditation (usually with binaural beats) and then some movement. It may be dynamic or Yin –depending on where I am at in my cycle.
MY HEALTH & HAPPINESS HABITS – COCO ACHINGER Can you tell us a little bit about your work?
Oh yes, of course – it’s my favourite meal. I had a slice of home-baked “life-changing bread” with avocado, scrambled eggs, and a little salad (some veggie freshness) on the side. What does your morning routine look like?
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What’s one book or podcast you’d recommend everyone read/listen to? There are so many good things out there, but right now I am reading ‘Happy Days’ by Gabby Bernstein.
• De-stress:
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What is your number one health habit? Oh, just one? It’s hard to choose, but I would go for a nourishing morning (or evening) routine. My evening routine is like writing my gratitude list for the day. What is your guilty pleasure? Dark hazelnut chocolate.
In Mallorca, where is your favourite place to: on a SUP board on the sea Sweet OM Garden in S’Arraco Puerto Andratx Moli Sant Elmo
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This month we’re putting the Nourish spotlight on Coco Achinger, Women’s Health Coach and yoga teacher, who regularly teaches out of the Sweet Om Yoga Garden in S’Arraco, Andratx.
Split Squat: Using a bench rest one foot up on the seat and take one hop forward, keep the weight in the standing legs heel and drop down so that the knee on the raised leg is just off the ground, from here press back up through the standing heel until leg is fully extended.
What I often suggest is that you aim for 2/3 times a week, train with a plan so that you make the most of your time and each workout is effective and efficient. If you’re unsure of how to create a plan speak to someone you know who also trains or get in touch with a trainer who should be able to help you get started.
* For the exercises that isolate one side of the body (split squat and door frame row) do 3 sets of 10 reps on each side.
We have 4 exercises they will target the arms, core, legs and back you’ll complete 3 sets of 10 reps on each exercise, allowing 30 secs to 1 min rest between sets and a small transition between exercises of 2 minutes maximum.
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So in summery: - 4 exercises - 3 sets of 10 reps - 30 secs to 1 min rest between sets - no longer than 2 mins between exercises
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How many times should i train a week?
There is no exact science to how many times we should train a week, the aim to achieve is something that is sustainable and long lasting. If you try to train 4/5 times a week but then find you keep cancelling other plans and arrangements then there’s a good chance you won’t stick to your plan.
Welcome back to another session from BT23 Fitness, in this months issue we will be doing a full body session, all of the exercises this month can be done using just bodyweight, if you feel the need to make the exercises harder then you can add some weight if you have them.
Russian Twist: Similar position to the Crunch in & out except this time we will try to balance our weight in the middle, keep the legs slightly bent and off the ground and arms into the chest to start, slowly start to twist the shoulders around to the left then back to centre and then to the right, once you have twisted in both directions you have completed 1 rep.
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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.
*Key note, if you feel you can progress the exercises then just hold the exercise for a few seconds when the muscle is under tension and slowly work through the movement back to the point of rest.
Single Arm Doorframe Row: Stand with feet shoulder width apart and come down into a squatted position holding onto the door frame taking the weight in the arm, from here keep the elbow tight to your side as you pull yourself into the doorframe, from here slowly lower yourself back into the starting position.
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Design categories can be distinguished and are identified by letters.
• Ocean navigation: with great autonomy and capable of withstanding winds greater than force 8 on the Beaufort scale (more than 40 knots of sustained wind), in addition to withstanding the onslaught of waves of more than 4 metres in height.
• Inland waters: and sheltered waters capable of sailing in a maximum wave height of 30 centimetres and withstand winds of force 4 (15 knots).
• Zone 5: navigation 5 miles from the coast or harbour and (former Zone D1)
The design category of a vessel is not the same as the sailing area, which it is authorized to sail. But they are two concepts that are related and dependent on each other. We will try to explain the differences and similarities and how to determine how they affect the navigation of pleasure boats. And how when and how to change the navigation zone and/or design category.
• Zone 4: navigation between the coast and a parallel line of 12 miles (new Zone)
Occasionally the opportunity arises to change the design category, because the vessel is to be used for more navigation or more power is to be added than intended. In these cases it must be an authorized company and the signature of a registered naval engineer who certifies that the vessel exceeds the conditions required by law. The report is sent to the Capitanía Marítima and finally it is the Head of Maritime Inspection who grants the change. It is not necessary to change the design category to sail in waters lower than those authorized, it is only necessary to apply to do so in waters to which it has not been authorized.
• Zone 7: navigation in protected waters (bays, port, and harbours)
Depending on which is the navigation demanded all pleasure yachts must fulfilled with different requirements in safety, radio, fire and navigation equipment in general.
The design categories are common for the whole of Europe, however each country has the power to delimit the navigation area for ships by means of ship clearance and the assignment of a navigation area which is stated in the navigation permit. There are more navigation zones than design categories. The navigation areas in Spain depend on the design category indicated by the CE marking and the safety and communications equipment fitted on the vessel.
The design category is assigned by the boat manufacturer and is certified by the CE marking. It is awarded after the models submitted by the shipyards have undergone sea trials and marine engineering tests. This certification limits the sailing area of the boat and also the maximum permitted power.
The new Zones are not exactly as the ones before 2003 and therefore we will explain how the division is now:
It is very important to know exactly for which navigation zone the boat is dispatched in order to fulfil the requirements of every boat matriculated in a Spanish Ship´s Registry.
• Coastal waters: capable of withstanding winds of force 6 on the Beaufort scale (approximately 25 knots). The maximum required wave height is 2 metres.
• Zone 6: navigation 2 miles from the coast or harbour (former Zone B) (Zones 4, 5 and 6 are coastal navigation areas)
This is the first thing to determine when you are carrying out an Inspection in your boat in order to get or renew your Certificado de navegabilidad
The design category determines navigation within an area according to its construction, the wind it is capable of withstanding and the swell and it started to be applied to recreational craft in 1998. At that time the European Union issued the first CE marking directive. Directive 2013/53/EU on recreational craft and personal watercraft is currently in force. This regulation sets out the characteristics that boats must meet in order to be able to sail. Depending on their structure and weather conditions that may occur; by virtue of the distance from the coast and type of waters in which they sail. It is considered that the greater the distance from the coast, the longer the vessel must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions. And it must have buoyancy, maneuverability, stability and watertightness conditions according to the probability of encountering wind and waves in the worst sailing conditions.
• High seas: capable of withstanding winds of up to 40 knots, equivalent to a storm of force 8 on the Beaufort scale and a significant wave height of up to 4 metres. This is where most megayachts fall into this category.
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DESIGN CATEGORY AND NAVIGATION AREA
• Zone 3: navigation between the coast and a parallel line of 25 miles (former Zone C) (Zones 2 and 3 are considered open seas navigation areas)
• Zone 1: non limited navigation or oceanic navigation area (former Zone A)
In Spain the division of the different Maritime Zones for pleasure boats was established in 2003 through the Orden FOM/1144/2003, de 28 de abril, por la que se regulan los equipos de seguridad, salvamento, contra incendios, navegación y prevención de vertidos por aguas sucias, que deben llevar a bordo las embarcaciones de recreo (Ministerial Order FOM/1144/2003that regulates equipment for safety, safeguard, fire emergency, navigation and dirty waters that have to be on any pleasure yacht.
• Zone 2: navigation between the coast and a parallel line of 60 miles (former Zone B)
Weather that ‘does’
Hace sol - it’s sunny /AH-thay sol/ With around 300 days of sunshine per year in Mallorca, this is definitely one for your weather phrasebook and those lovely Mallorca days Hace frío - it’s cold /AH-thay frEE-oh/ For those cold and humid Mallorquín winters invierno /in-bee-YEAR-noh/ - yes it does get cold here!! Try to roll the ‘r’ a little here, but not too much!!
¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? - What’s the weather like today? /keh tee-EMPOH AH-thay oy/ Qué mal tiempo hace hoy - What awful weather today /keh mal tee-EMPOH AH-thay oy/ Qué buen tiempo hace hoy - What a nice day today /keh bwen tee-EMPOH AH-thay oy/ I’m sure the seafarers amongst you have many tales of adverse weather. With my lack of sailing experience, I am forced into reminiscing about the travelling I have done and the weather conditions I have come across. One particular phrase, although commonly attributed to Mark Twain about the weather in New England, but one that has always stuck in my mind about Antipodean weather, comes from my dear friend Fern, who hails from NZ. When visiting Fern and her now sadly late husband, Javi, in Auckland she told me that if I didn’t like the weather there, I should wait 20 minutes, and how right she was!! You’d have a windy cold front with some spots of rain and then you’d have blistering sunshine at the drop of a hat. I don’t use the word ‘blistering’ here half-heartedly either, my delicate fair skin was getting cooked in the City of a Thousand Sails and I welcomed the ‘four seasons in one day’ for some respite. Back to Spanish weather, whereas in English our weather expressions are rather simple. It’s + adjective; foggy, windy, sunny, chilly etc. Spanish is much more complicated. We must take a three-pronged approach - weather that ‘does’, weather that ‘is’ and weather that ‘there is’, simply put, hace /AH-thay/, está /ess-TAH/ and hay /eye/ respectively.
After two months in the UK due to unforeseen circumstances, LIVING LA LANGUAGE LOCA returns for this September instalment. As we enter the ninth month, so do we change season to autumn otoño /oh-TONN-yoh/, well in theory, the weather suggests otherwise. So it is with this thought that we broach (a little nautical reference for you) the subject of seasons estaciones /est-ah-THIONEZ/ and weather el tiempo /ell tee-EMPOH/. Don’t confuse el tiempo with el clima /ell cleemah/ in castellano, which refers to climate rather than weather, as it does in South America. Now that we’ve got the semantics out of the way, let’s move on to el tiempo. As in many other languages, the weather can be an ice-breaker in small talk or simply a topic in awkward silences; the lift, taxis or a first date. So, how do you ask about and respond to the weather in Spanish?
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Hace fresquito - it’s chilly/it’s a bit nippy /AHthay Usefulfres-KEE-toh/inMallorca for those fresh mornings when the sun hasn’t had the chance to warm anything up. The -ito makes it a bit more colloquial and differs from hace fresco - it’s cool /AH-thay fress-koh/ Hace calor - it’s hot /AH-thay cah-lorr/ Very useful for the Mallorcan summer verano / beh-RAH-noh/. You can make it more emphatic by adding ‘vaya’, for example, ¡vaya calor que hace hoy! /baia cah-lorr ke AH-thay oy/ - the same goes for frío Hace viento - it’s windy /AH-thay be-YEN-toh/ My friend Amy came to visit recently (Hi Ames!!) and a friend of hers had said that Mallorca was a windy island. Amy and I used to work together in Palma and both of us were adamant that Mallorca wasn’t a particularly windy isleconsider ourselves corrected - ever since it was pointed out, I realise just how windy it is, so a useful phrase for visitors and locals alike. The popularity of vela /BEH-lah/ sailing should have given the game away, really!! Hace bochorno - it’s muggy /AH-thay bohYouCHOR-noh/maynot have come across this in your Spanish classes, but if you have bumped into a local on the street on a hot summer’s day with that kind of whitish cloud cover, they will have spoken of bochorno. It’s that suffocating humidity where the air doesn’t move around and it is super hot. You can even use the vaya I spoke of earlier - if you’re damp with sweat, but not wet, it’s an apt phrase for the conditions. If you’re dripping with sweat, go for calor Weather that ‘is’ Está lloviendo - it’s raining /ess-TAH yoh-VEEMallorcaendoh/ doesn’t do things by halves and when it rains, it bloody pours down, and I am talking something biblical. While I’m on the topic of rain, I want to clear something up. I’m not quite sure where foreign speakers of English get it’s raining cats and dogs from because no native speaker of English actually uses that expression, and yet even elementary speakers of English seem to know it!! Anyway, if you want to use the much more common it’s pouring down, go for llueve a cántaros /yu-EH-veh a CAN-tah-rohs/ or quite literally, it’s raining jars much like the English it’s bucketing down. Está nublado - it’s cloudy /ess-TAH nu-BLAHdoh/ Nube /NU-beh/ cloud or marshmallow, love that image, so nublado, cloudy. Typically plaguing us at the weekend after a cloudless week, this Alex Stocker Crazy clouds The rain in Spain ... Hay tormenta
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I must admit, as ridiculous as it sounds, he was kind of right, the strength of the sun in Asia and Australasia does not compare to the relatively weak sun of the Mediterranean and northern Europe. That being said, always wear sun del Sa Foradada
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123 . MALLORCA LIFESTYLE expression is useful on a sábado u domingo in spring primavera /preema-BEAR-ah/.
Está despejado - it’s a clear day /ess-TAH desPEH-haddoh/ I usually find learners of Spanish think this has a negative meaning because of how it sounds, but you’re definitely onto a winner if it’s despejao /des-PEH-how/ for those wanting a more colloquial pronunciation. Weather that ‘there is’ Hay niebla - it’s foggy /eye nee-EB-lah/ One for the sailors, I hear there are a few in our readership!! For a lighter fog like mist, go for hay neblina /eye neh-BLEE-nah/. Now for two expressions no sailor wants to hear; Hay tormenta and No hay brisa, it’s stormy and there’s no breeze. With the bochorno weather we get in Mallorca hay tormenta /eye tor-MENtah/ is never far away although it can be trying for a few days before we get the relief when the air is finally cleared. No hay brisa /noh eye BREE-sah/ is also synonymous with the bochornoso weather. If you’re sitting there baking on the beach or if you’re going nowhere in your sailboat, be sure to holler no hay brisa to warn others. Extremely fitting in both situations. Not really weather-related, but worth a mention. If you want to see some amazing sunsets in Mallorca, I highly recommend getting up to Sa Foradada near Deià. This magnificent hole in the rock is a great place to watch a wonderful puesta del sol /PWE-sta dell sol/. I leave you with a final weather thought. I was chatting to a family friend when I returned from my stint in Australia and New Zealand. For my farewell trip some friends and I went to Bali, as all good Aussies do when they need a blow-out and a relaxing holiday in one. On this monumental final trip, I happened to burn my legs quite badly, I still bear the melanin scars to this day. On my return to the UK I was recounting my woes of terribly burnt pins to this family friend who came out with, (read in a Geordie accent), “Oh it’s a different sun out there like, you ‘as (sic) to be careful.”
• Resistance – Accelerating and sprinting help improve resistance.
Sporting Son Ferrer Falcons (SSFF)
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• Solidarity – Supporting each other through good and bad are important aspects of the team experience.
The local organisation, stemming from the well-established Russell Martin Academy in the UK, is based in the southwest of the island. RMA provides a wide range of football coaching and camps from development centres for beginners and kids from aged four upwards to federated male and female teams that play in local leagues. Despite only having started up in 2018, the club is now comprised of more than 120 kids, 6 federated teams, with a broad nationality base from more than 20 countries.
The club is now making a concerted effort to address the balance and get more girls and women playing and they have had great success with their first female team, the Sporting Son Ferrer Falcons: a group of girls who began training at RMA in 2019 and fell in love with the beautiful game. Such was the passion of these young women that during lockdown they continued with online fitness sessions with their coach and were one of the first teams to start back when restrictions permitted.
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Nurturing Passion for the Game
One such club that is nurturing its female players is RMA Mallorca, based in Son Ferrer.
• Communication – It's a skill necessary for playing as a unified team and a useful life skill learned on the pitch.
• Total body workout – Strengthens all muscles in the body – even your hands when you make a throw-in.
Founder Rob Croll explains why the club has been growing so successfully: “At RMA Mallorca we adapt our coaching sessions to fortify the abilities of every player according to their individual needs, often employing the same techniques garnered from our specialist training sessions of professional premiership footballers. But what is crucial is the value we place on sportsmanship and respect. In this club, our values are expected to be maintained at all levels, including our parents and fans.”
Rob explains: “Our Sporting Son Ferrer Falcons girls’ team are a shining example of how a values-led approach to training can develop a
• Endurance – A player can expect to run around 10km each match, which will improve cardiac and respiratory capacity.
• Self-Esteem – Forming friendships and bonding over experiences raises self-esteem and confidence.
• Flexibility – Running and agility are important skills formed in ball control, stretching, and working muscles hard.
Local Teams Here in Spain, La Liga and the Association
There are currently several women’s leagues´ and the numbers are growing. Last year also saw the creation of the first youth girls’ league (Futbol Feminino Formación), which is helping to transition younger teenagers, before the jump at 14 to the women’s league.
Not for Women In 1920, 53,000 supporters turned up to a Boxing Day women's football match at Goodison Park, Everton. Just one year later, the FA voted to ban women’s football, stating that it was a game “quite unsuitable for females”. It took another 92 years to see that attendance figure broken. This year’s Women’s Euro Cup has smashed records in terms of attendance and viewers. The quality and talent displayed during the tournament has been immense, and right now, women’s football at international level feels like an unstoppable force. But the fact remains that across most of Europe, women's teams are still positioned far behind the men's game in terms of salaries, investment, sponsorship, and education. But there are winds of change.
Why play? – Emotional Benefits
• Respect – Being part of a team is about respecting individual skills and personalities and putting differences aside.
With the growth and success of women’s football, one local club is calling out for more women to join and get in the game.
of Women's Football Clubs were created in September 2015. Today, despite an absence of women’s representation at RCD Mallorca, there are many strong women's teams on the island, with growth in mixed and girls-only junior teams, too.
Why play? – Health Benefits
• You can just start by training or begin competing in one of the leagues.
The Importance of Sport for Girls Rob continues, “Not all the players who join want to play competitive football, some simply want to enjoy the sport and the experience of being part of a club. Apart from improving their game, they also learn about respect, responsibility, and teamwork. This helps them off the pitch in all aspects of life.”
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More information about children’s sessions and league teams at RMA Mallorca can be found by visiting rmamallorca.com. Girls and women who would like to come for a try-out in September specifically, please contact Rob Croll via Instagram @sportingsonferrer.
• Are you a girl or women aged 9-13 or 14 + (including adults) with a desire to be part of a team?
• Come along to one of the training sessions in September (Mon & Wed 18:00) at Son Ferrer.
team, not only on the pitch but off. Following huge success last year, winning their League, they've come up through the ranks and will now play in Women's for the first time. It might be a challenging transition, but we hope to have instilled the right ingredients so that they face the task and come out with their heads held high.”
The team are now putting out a call out for more girls and women to join their team this season. With a strong sense of alliance, enthusiasm, and empathy, they are hoping to encourage more women to give it a go.
SSFF look forward to meeting you!
Rob summarises: “It’s time to create an equal playing field at every level. We encourage anyone, but particularly girls and women, to come and experience what it's like to play football. Maybe they’ve played before, or perhaps they've been playing another sport, but they should come and see the type of club we are. During September our training sessions will be open to anyone who wants to give it a go.”
How to Join
• Bring a positive attitude, some water, and some trainers (ideally astro-boots).
And it can be a good investment for the future too. Studies show that girls who play sports are more likely to graduate from college, land competitive jobs, and work in male-dominated industries. A US survey by Ernst & Young found that 94% of women executives participated in sports and more than half played at a higher level. Nearly three-quarters of these women said their time on the pitch helped develop their leadership “muscle.”
• Contact Rob Croll on 691173265 and state your interest to give it a go.
I pulled into the camp site at 5.50pm, they had a little shop that shut at 6pm so this was perfect. I had a coffee and a slice of apple pie on the front step of the café looking at the river as the rain eased. They gave me coffee for the morning and told me there was a drying room, a sauna, and showed me to my super cute cabin. I shoed the reindeer from my porch and headed to dry my gear, a hot shower, sauna and ready for bed.
What a star, with a gleaming new looking bike, he had de-greased everything and loaded ,me up with power bars, and hydrolytes and I was on my way..
Day 19 – August 11th 10.25am, Rovaniemi, Finland
BUT I’M NOT A CYCLIST… BY DOMINIC BOND Stats – 182.56km, 1,003m of elevation – riding time 6h,26m (Avg speed 28.4) Day 20 – August 12th 5.32am, Sodankyla, Finland My accommodation for tonight was booked and I had a big day in front of me with some very empty patches so the food loading was key. The weather was a little dryer than the day before and I started off with great energy. I might only be getting up and out one more time I thought as I climbed onto the bike. This was always that special moment – I’d wake and just jump into pre ride mode… wanting to get everything done, but as soon as I saddled up and pulled out the smile would be there and I’d be on my way. I’d be quite strict on stops, pictures, and treats… My friend Amy said she’d only stop if she had 5 reasons to do so, which included bathroom breaks.. I’m not sure I was that strict but it made sense, the key to distance was limiting the stops – if you started taking pictures every 5k you won’t get anywhere – Scaddie would record things as she rode, commentating in Russian.. but I would have to stop now and again to take pics of the road, especially when it looked like this.
Today was a real mixture of landscape, less lakes now, more hills and rolling roads… At one point I had a 5k stretch that was like a runway, it was super wide and I guess must be used as such. The weather was wild and with less people you kind of felt like it was just you and god out there.. so we had the odd chat, especially as he throw wild rain at me, that and with a day to go it all just made me laugh and love the ride even more.
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A couple of tunnels I thought to myself… a few bends, a couple of climbs and I came to another and Lassi Ikonen – from Sportsmaniac Rovaniemi little was hard to leave but only 2 days left near to Norway now and the road rolls on and on.
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As I approached the boarder to Norway the road climbed and then descended with a 5k downhill all the way to the boarder. This one was manned by a few soldiers, but I just cycled through nonchalantly as if it wasn’t for me…
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With the smiling done and another hour now on my side with the boarder crossing time difference, I was in search of food. A little town produced a gas station that had a burger shop – do you do a burger without meat I said… The guy looked at me like I was mad… No he said – but I convinced him to swap the meat for Onion Rings and now, guess what, they have a Veggie option… I chowed down and rode on. The legs were aching today but I knew to just take it easy, take care of the body and tomorrow would be my last day.. Today was long, the penultimate day and my longest day ever… the hotel was a welcome site.. a fantastic dinner and a big smile on my face. The body felt good, but I wouldn’t have ridden another 2k to make that 340 if you’d paid me.
The bike felt amazing, the gears smooth, the front wheel silent and although I had a little weather to contend with, well pouring rain most of the day, but I was smiling from ear to ear. Finland was changing, there were reindeers now running by the side of the road, it was a little cooler, kind of greener and a little wetter too. I felt strong after two days off, the bike felt light, and I rode well, and fast..it just all felt right.. I was in the final stretches. With accommodation booked for that night I knew what I had to do and with two days to sit, and for the first time since this thing started, I had a plan, and it was all the way to the end!
... Continued from previous edition
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I was up earlyish, stretched, had coffee and breakfast – no word from Lassi, so I messaged him. Yes he said its arrived and is on your bike – I had to make some other adjustments like fitting a Shimano part to a Campag derailer but you are looking good – come in 30 mins and you’ll be ready to go….
Stats – 338.28km, 2,563m of elevation – riding time 13h,02m (longest ride ever) Day 21 – August 13th 7.44am, Porsanki, Norway I was up at 6.30 and stretching, I wanted to ensure I recovered well with a good sleep but I also needed to get on the road and get this done. The Garmin suggested there was a fair amount of climbing in the last two days, but it looked like most of that had been done the day before… all the same I lightened my load some more donating my tent to the hotel receptionist and making sure I was as light as I could be for this final push. I had a good breakfast, grabbed some bananas, and jumped on the bike for what would hopefully be my last start. The weather looked like it could go either way, and that I’d learn was what the Nordkapp was – unpredictable. The road took me down to the sea and then along the coast, winding my way north. Rain threatened but it was mostly nice. I had seen pictures of those finishing in the past few days, Scaddie included some three days before, and it looked stunning, with blue sky’s… I didn’t have that, but what I did have was amazing.
As the rain eased a slither of blue came into view streaming sunshine onto the Granite faced mountains to my left, a shimmering sea butted up to further patchwork grass covered peaks to my right, and ahead the road glistened, invitingly, winding its way along the coast…. And here I was, smiling, the bike light, the body feeling good and the mind strong… I knew exactly how far until each stop and what had to be done. I pulled into a café, had a lovely coffee, more cakes of course, sandwiches and coke and I was ready. I saw a touring cyclist coming the other way and asked how it was, a couple of tunnels he said, but all good. A couple of tunnels, well that’s ok I thought. It was about 13c and I had a few layers on, as I came to the first tunnel, it was dark. but had some lights, and it was cold and wet, but not just that it was also about 5ks long – I’ve never cycled through a tunnel that long before, but thankfully there was very minimal traffic, maybe two cars , so it was ok…
They shouted back and this young soldier took a look at my papers, passport, and vaccination certificate – it felt war like and as he smiled and said well Mr Bond, as they love to do.. we shared a joke how I had downgraded a bit from the Aston Martin, but was on a secret mission of course… black and white Orbea, a little different Bond style…
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Total 4,536 – 19 days riding time, 21 days taken
#the road north, not far to go now. Appendix Gear List • 10 year old Orbea Bike • Campagnolo Gear Set • Speedplay pedals • Two back lights, one USB rechargeable, one battery • Two front light, one USB rechargeable, one battery •Two Continental Ultra Sport Tyres • Carbon wheels • Three innertubes and tool kit • Specialised bike shoes • Two bib shorts, Rapha • Two Cycling Jersies – Deus, and Rapha • Rapha gloves two pairs summer and winter • Two Rapha hats • Two pairs of cycling socks • Castelli long sleeve riding jersey • Reflecta light rain jacket • Rapha Marino wool, long arms • Specialised Helmet • Oakley reactor light glasses • Two water bottles – Rapha • Sleeping bag • Inflatable mattress • Two person hiking tent • Garmin 1030 • Running trainers, running shorts, and running T-shirts • Skins Leggins • Two bluffs • Suntan lotion • Athletic Greens powder and mixing container • Battery pack • Solar panel battery pack • Saddle Bag • Frame Bag • Handelbar Bag • Wash kit – shaver, toothbrush, roll-on • Bum bag, handlebar mounted • Long legs (Bought in Helsinki, Finland) • Castelli Shoe covers (Bought in Helsinki, Finland) • Two Rear Hangers (bought in Sportsmaniac Rovaniemi) • Sunto Nextdominic.bond@omniaccess.comDominicwatchBondRide–TransAmerica–June 5th https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ dominic-bond2 127 . MALLORCA LIFESTYLE
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Tourist Centre, a building that looks almost palatial in the surroundings.. and certainly looked like a palace to me… the holy grail of my 3 week adventure… I entered the building with my bike, I left it to one side and walked in to be greeted by a tourist information employee who smiled and said Northcape 4000 – I smiled back, yep that’s me…. I thought he was going to say well Mr Bond we’ve been expecting you, but he didn’t. He stamped my card and drew up a certificate.. that was it, I was done… I went to the restaurant.. a bit more cake, a coffee, some drinks… I called my friend Anna, the instigator in this crazy adventure, and shared my finish - I then went and took my completion picture in the swirling mist… it was done… and it was time to get home to Mallorca, some sunshine, and a lot of reflection on what the hell had just happened.. – 195.84km, 1,960m of elevation – riding time 7h,21m….
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– Robert S. Mueller, III, former Director of the FBI tunnel, it was short, that can’t be it I thought and I was right… 10ks on and the second real tunnel approached… it started off down hill – well this is new I thought, and it carried on down hill – 3ks of downhill in a tunnel – that felt super odd.. and after a while I started to realize I must have to come back up at some point.. then the Garmin shows me I am under water and in fact I was under the sea… the it flattened out, for about a k, and then the climb began for another three k as I made my way back to the light.. which was just nuts. I had zero cars which was great, but I was cycling up hill, in the dark, and cold.. there were lights so I just forgot about the tunnel, imagined it was just night (the first dark night in a week) and rode on. It was so good to see the daylight, and as I came out the road took me up into a small bridge with a gorgeous bay to my left… I stopped breathed in the fresh air, took a sandwich from the front of the bike, and smiled this huge smile… what else have they got to throw at me before this is done I thought. Sandwich done, pics taken, and it was time to ride on, the road climbed over three great hills bringing me closer to the end… the rain came back and the mist too and I could hardly see 300m in front of me… it really felt like I was riding off the end of the earth… and I loved it. The Garmin showed big drops to my right, but I just kept on peddling, with thoughts of the Trueman Show in my mind and a panel of producers throwing more crazy weather at me… The road climbed, then hooked left and right like a roller coaster, bending, dropping, and then rising, until some shapes started to come into site ahead.. a security gate appeared – where I was waved through.. and ahead another 200metres or so was the Nordkapp
The author lives near Paris and works as a librarian, specialising in children’s books. The illustrator is also from Paris and is known for award-winning Miyuki books. My Island is published by Princeton Architectural Press from New York and available at La Salina in limited numbers.
It's A Wonderful World by Jess French
The book encourages children to look after their world, not only by focusing on the problems – but by teaching them proper ways of preserving and protecting the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. The book is printed with “responsibly sourced materials and soy ink”.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
This is another beautifully illustrated book for our young readers, but it would not be bad if adults read too. It is about how to protect the planet and change the future. The book deals with 20+ nature related issues in a fun but also very educational way. The subjects covered include atmosphere, water, plants, soil, life cycles, migration, coral reefs, deserts and so on.
First published in 1883, this book quickly became an “obligatory” read for young boys of generations to come. Nowadays we would probably frown upon that description and comment that young girls can be into pirate stories just as much.
“These ten tales of the world’s craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You’ll never look at pets in the same way again! Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And run for your lives! It’s Furp, the monstrous goldfish!”
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Following on from the delightful The World’s Worst Children, The World’s Worst Teachers and The World’s Worst Parents – this summer we are treated to another laugh-out-loud book by the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams. There are ten stories, each with vibrant illustrations by Adam Stower.
This month, as the children are getting ready for the next school year, we would love to recommend to you a few of our favourite children’s books that are probably not on any reading list, but are great fun nevertheless.
In any case, the book is set in the 1700s and tells the story of a boy named Jim Hawkins whose adventure starts by coming across an old treasure map. He goes on a journey to try and recover the treasure, which once belonged to the famous Captain Flint. On his journey, he meets Long John Silver, a one-legged cook who ends up leading the pirates… A perfect story to ignite the imagination of any kid living on an island such as Mallorca…
About Marina´s Book Club Marina also runs a couple of popular monthly book clubs in English and Spanish at La Salina. The English book club was started back in March; it is set for every first Monday of the month and lasts for about 1.5-2h each time. This month the group is reading “Mrs Dalloway” and the meeting is set for the 5th of September, so you still have time to get the book at La Salina and Join the club by messaging Marina. La Salina Bookstore C/ Bayarte 21 Palma Instagram: www.lasalinapalma.com@lasalinapalma Text: Mia Photos:Instagram:mia.naprta@gmail.comNaprta@mianaprtaPrivatearchives
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A column sponsored by Marina Alonso de Caso of La Salina Bookstore
The World's Worst Pets by David Walliams
This cute little book for some of our youngest readers is about “an island that has no name”. It could be about Mallorca if we wanted it to. We are all welcome to this island “if we know how to sing, to dream and to share”.
From selling corn on the beach at The Black Sea to owning a catamaran. I was introduced to Micha by a mutual friend, as he was looking to offer super healthy Bulgarian yoghurt to a wider audience and I have food related market research experience. As we chatted about this innovative “2 in 1” product, eye-catching packaging options and labelling laws, it transpired that Micha had an even more interesting story to tell… So, who is Micha? Tell us a bit about yourself?
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Berlin and grew up in a small town called Kiten, besides the Black Sea in Bulgaria. I started making my own money aged seven, selling boiled corn on the cob to local and foreign tourists in front of my uncle´s restaurant. I had various jobs every summer since then. I have been fascinated with electricity and DIY projects since I was a child - repairing everything myself. Every time someone was fixing something in our house, restaurant or computer shop I was observing, so that afterwards I could do it myself. I started fixing computers for my friends at the age of Thefourteen.ideaof having my own boat was born
MICHAIL MICHAILOW – NOT YOUR TYPICAL SAILOR
I am Michail Michailow; most people call me Micha and some refer to me as MacGyver! I am half Bulgarian, half German. I was born in when, at the age of 19, I worked as a lifeguard on the local beach in my hometown. I felt jealous of all the fancy boats in the bay and my biggest dream became to travel the world by a Youcatamaran.toldmeearlier that you have always been sporty, even pushing yourself to extremes… Yes. Something that marked me for life was accidentally getting involved in an extreme triathlon at the age of 16. This entailed a 170 km run, a 50 km bike ride, and 10 km kayaking on a lake. This extreme triathlon, where I was supposed to run a relay with my two brothers, was the start of my fitness / sport journey. On day in question they could not make it, so I First battery bank for a bike Catch of the day
131 . MALLORCA LIFESTYLE started alone... This was a big turning point in my life and one of my best memories ever! It was so hard, and all the way I was asking myself “what I am doing here"?!? Still, even though I didn't come first, I was able to finish. I was also the youngest runner there! Several days later, as the pain subsided, my perspective changed: from NEVER AGAIN to going there every year for the next three years... The third time I competed - aged 18 - I finished in the 3rd place! Following that first triathlon, I started entering competitions in various disciplines, including long distance biking (200, 300, 400, 600km), marathon running, swimming and a lot more. During one 1,200 km bike marathon, when I was 18, my body literally shut down. I got severe inflammation, which turned into reactive arthritis, and could not walk or move for two months. Luckily, after about a year, I got a lot better. But I could no longer compete. So, I was kind of forced into following my next passion: electronics and business. How did that go for you? I opened my first computer repair company at the age of 20, after I dropped out of university. I felt that the university was not teaching me what I needed to know and preferred learning through work. I worked 16 hours a day and felt as if I “made it” in that world. But, at some point, when I was about 27, I decided to leave it all behind - three shops and several other businesses. One of which was quite a big failure. This failure prompted me to re-asses my life, go "off the grid", be free and follow my dreams. Did you get that catamaran then? Not quite yet. In 2018 I bought a broken bike, fixed it myself and made it electric, because I was worried that, during my next adventure, my legs would not hold. Big mistake! After 1,000 km on that bike, my battery management system broke. It could not charge correctly. This meant that I was cycling the next 2,000 km with 20kg extra weight and an electric motor. Also, charging an electric bike on a world trip Galicia, Spain Second day sailing, on a sand bank Second day sailing, on a sand bank
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Lisbon,GuadianaPortugal
Erm, no! (We both laugh!) On my second day I landed on a sand bank... No solar panel, a second hand electric motor, a second hand battery, no life raft, no EPIRB... Still, I managed to get from the North Sea through the English Chanel, and ended up waiting two months in Camaret sur Mer in France for a window to cross the Bay of Biscay in November. In Porto, in Portugal, I stayed in the marina for three months. I finally installed some solar panels and made my boat safer. Just before COVID started, I managed to go to Algarve. In Ihla da Culatra I saw "my catamaran" for the first Howtime!didyou get through COVID, lockdown and all the restrictions? It was challenging! The Portuguese government didn’t allow us to go to dry land. I was broke and needed to survive with 50 euros a month. So I started to learn fishing. Over time I got so good that I gave fish to many sailboats around me. I also started making my own yogurt, with lactobacillus bulgaricus cultures brought back from Bulgaria in some tiny pipettes. I am now also looking to make it and sell on a bigger scale, but that´s a story for another day. Soon after the lockdown, you got your second boat. How did that happen? Yes, I went to Tarifa to take back my bike and my kite surfing equipment. On my way there a friend called me and said that he wanted to buy a boat for 1,500 euros. He showed me some photos and I agreed that it was a good boat for the money. He changed his mind, so I bought it instead! I borrowed money from my brother. So, I became the owner of my current boat – terra2 – having seen only old photos, with a high possibility that it could be a scam... I guess I got lucky!? I sold my first boat and used some of the
proved to be supper difficult. I always needed to ask people for favours... In Lisbon I took out the electric motor and continued without it. This proved so much faster and so much easier. All in all, I travelled 5,000 km by bike. I added a trailer containing kite surf, a surf board, a guitar and a tent - and set off from Germany, to Holland, Belgium, then around the coast France, Spain, Portugal, Spain to Tarifa. I stayed in Tarifa for two months to practice kite surfing. The idea was to continue to the Black sea, where I grew up. Then I broke my little toe on a cliff and cycling on was impossible. Is this when you got your first boat? Yes. I decided to abandon the journey and return back to Germany, with the idea to buy an old van and convert it into a camper. Faith intervened and I bought a small sailing boat instead: “terra”. I travelled 1,000 km to tell the owner I wanted his boat - a 2,000 euro Boström MK1 1968 sail boat - but I didn't have the money yet. He agreed that I could have the boat and pay for it later. He allowed me to work on it every weekend. So, I travelled 1,000 km every weekend to fix the boat. I was paying it of little by little, renovating it myself. I also put in an electric motor and after 6 month the boat was ready to be pushed of the dry dock into the Asidewater.from being born by the sea, did you have any actual sailing experience?
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As I enjoy sailing with Micha every few weeks, and find out more and more about him and his personal journey each time, I cannot help but be inspired by this young man! Through sheer will and determination – and with more than his fair share of mishaps along the way – he came a very long way since that seven year old kid, selling corn on a Bulgarian beach…
Terra2 Fisterra, Spain Welding a solar construction Spot welding a battery New catamaran Battery pack 28kwh
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money to start fixing and restoring terra2 I took out the engine and put a new electric engine. I made my own battery pack from 1,400 cells 21700 lithium battery LG, like in Tesla car. I took me several months to build the battery pack. I built my solar construction with 1100w of solar. I put the remainder of the money in the stock market. What were you planning to do next? I wanted to cross The Atlantic to The Caribbean. So I went back to Portugal! Meanwhile, I made a big mistake and lost all the money I had in the stock market. Consequently, I had to cancel my Caribbean trip and decided to go to the Mediterranean instead. So, I found myself in Mallorca again. I made a lot of friends here while working on several of my projects, including that yogurt from the beginning of the story. I often have people on my boat and we sail around the island for a few hours or longer. And what about that dream catamaran? Several years after I first saw it, I am finally in the process of buying that catamaran! I convinced the current owner - and by now my friend - to sell it to me because he is not really using it. We made a deal that I will pay it off within several years and he can come on the boat every year for a whole month. This winter I will be going back to Portugal to repair and restore the catamaran. One of my ideas after that is to bring the catamaran to Mallorca and start a charter service in 2023. So, feel free to reach out and reserve your spot!
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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE . 134 COFFEE AND CAKE
The Barn, a brainchild of Ralf and Andreas, has been around since 2010. They won The Best
For someone who loves coffee, I often “spoil” it by ordering a cortado (an espresso with a bit of milk, for those of you who are not familiar). But here even a few drops of milk could not deter me from the fact that I was drinking some excellent coffee. Also, Ernesto was a perfect host that first day. He told me a bit more about the coffee, the company and put me in touch with Simona who is currently managing the place. A few days later I was back, this time with my friend, a photographer Santiago Gallardo. Instead of going for cortado again, I let Ernesto choose my coffee for me. He suggested a Nitro cold brew, made with Kenyan beans. This was like no other coffee I have ever tasted. Fresh, slightly citrusy, a little bit like a high quality black tea, but unmistakably a coffee of the highest quality! I have definitely discovered my new favourite place in town!
SPECIALTY COFFE: The Barn Coffee Roasters Berlin As I have been following the world of specialty coffee for the past few years, I have noticed that most of the people in this sector are either locals or foreigners who have lived in Mallorca for a while and spotted a gap in the market that they felt they could fill. I was more than a little surprised then, when I saw a known brand from Berlin opening here mid-July. They explain the move in their recent press release: “We export more than 80% of our coffee beans roasted in Berlin to private individuals and café partners around the world. In 2021, we followed our customers and moved ahead with our international café expansion with a first café in Dubai. Two weeks ago (July 2022), we opened our first European Café outside of Germany: in Palma de Mallorca. The Specialty Coffee scene in Spain has developed quite strongly over the past 5 years with local cafés and roasteries that created a great base of awareness for Specialty Coffee. We felt that this is the perfect time to be part of the growing coffee-loving community in Spain.” Shortly after I saw this press release, I went to check out the place with a friend and her teenage son who is really into coffee. Nestled in a cute little street of Placa de Cort, full of interesting and quirky shops, I decided that I would like it even before I saw it. Initially, I was surprised by how small The Barn was. Then, as I was chatting with the lovely barista Ernesto, I realised that their idea – for here and now - was mostly a take away coffee. What it lacked in size, The Barn certainly made up in style. I love the clean lines of the shelves, the benches and the equipment on the bar. Also, the branding and the packaging of the coffee have one of the simplest but the coolest designs I have come across in the coffee world in Mallorca.
Coffee Roasters Award” for Europe and Middle East in 2019 and “The Best Independent Specialty Coffee Shop in Europe in 2018. All their coffees are of single origin and they work directly with farms. They choose their beans for “quality, cleanliness, sustainability and traceability” and “only buy fresh, seasonal crop”. This is one of their principles to treasure the value chain “from crop to cup”. They offer worldwide shipping and some interesting subscriptions, such as Monthly House Coffee or One Masterpiece per Month.
The team in Palma is made up of three cool, passionate people. Simona is originally from Italy, so her passion for and her knowledge of coffee is somewhat “a given”. She came to Palma via London, where she also worked in the world of specialty coffee. She is into arty photography and nature. Ernesto is half Guatemalan half German. He held several different careers before getting into coffee. Nowadays he sounds like an encyclopaedia on coffee beans, profiles, flavours… An interesting point he made was that our taste (of coffee) depends on our past experiences. An example he gave me is that I might taste a lemon in a coffee he served me, but he might taste a lime, as that is what he was more familiar with.
Another thing he said really stuck in my mind: “Coffee beans are all unique. Each one is like its own person.” Bet you will never look at your cup of coffee the same way after reading this and thinking about it! Julia, the third member of the Palma team, is in charge of their sweet treats. She is originally from Poland and a keen photographer, so she and Santiago talked shop for a bit as well.
As I am writing this from home, I am sipping on a sample of a coffee the guys gifted me. It comes in a stylish, easy to transport pouch (6 to a pack). It is super easy to make, but it tastes nothing like any instant coffee you have ever tried. Nano Challa is made with beans from Ethiopia and carries nectarine and jasmine notes. Instant luxury in a cup! I can totally see this being a new trend on yachts all over Med in the years to come… next month…
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I was wondering why they chose Palma as the first European place outside Berlin and was told it was because they spend quite a bit of time in the city and wanted to have the same quality coffee while here. What a brilliant reason for a new venture!
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As much as the focus at The Barn is on great coffee, there will be a few sweet bites on offer too, including a peanut butter and jam cookie and several Berlin inspired delicacies. Just as Santiago and I were leaving, the space was gradually filling up with the smell of a chocolate and nut cake still in the oven.
135 . MALLORCA LIFESTYLE Mia NaprtaSantiago Gallardo Photographer
Disgorgement of rosé champagne - Getty Images Sparkling wine to the table - Getty Images
new trend will be within the world of wine. So, not only do I look out for new wineries, but I must also keep an eye on the new products that come from the wineries I work with.
THE DIVERSITY OF PET-NAT WINES (ANCESTRAL
Obviously, it is impossible for me to know about all of the wineries around the world, but some people do have a tendency to believe that since I know about wine, I must have extensive knowledge about particular wines a client enjoys. Part of my job is to search for interesting wines that I can introduce to you. More often than not, these wines tend to use local grapes from their region, whether it is Mallorca, the Canary Islands or mainland Spain. And…I cannot let my guard down. Winemakers are a hardworking bunch, and they are always thinking about what to do next to be original, innovative or to simply get ahead of the competition. To some degree, they also need to anticipate what the Spanish sparkling that needs months or years of laborious work, including hand-turning each bottle. There is also a reduction in the amount of materials used! Disgorgement is optional for some producers, so less cork is used, while others disgorge but cover the wine again with a bottle cap. While it is up to the winemaker to decide on their chosen process, this method is definitely less costly than traditional methods. The final product is also different. Pet-Nat wines were not created to compete with the depth and dimensions of traditional sparkling wine, but rather, to bring a fresher, fruitier, almost relaxed glass of bubbles to the table. Because the production time and effort is considerably lower, Pet-Nat wines are more economical. Perhaps not as much as the industrially made Spanish sparkling wines but, for the same price of a good wine you can have a very decent sparkling wine from areas that are not normally associated with bubbles. My taste buds have been wowed by excellent PetMallorca, Lanzarote and Bierzo vineyards - Getty Images Hardworking winemaker - Getty Images
The main trend in the world of winemaking is not necessarily the biggest trend for the final consumer. The current yearly increase in rosé wine sales is a good example of what the consumer is dictating, but winemakers are becoming tired of making blush wine so they are now turning their attention towards bubbles. As a wine geek, I have never seen so many choices when it comes to sparkling wine. And Pet-Nat (short for pétillant naturel) is a good example. There are a few reasons for the popularity of Pet-Nat among winemakers.
Within the world of wine I have to stay on top of new wineries that appear in various regions so that I can present them to my clients. We live in an era where new wineries are constantly popping up all over the place and it is a job in itself to find out about these new wineries and then keep my clients informed.
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Ancestral wine is easier to make than a traditional sparkling, like Cava or Champagne. All that is required is the control of a few parameters and the execution of a few simple tests, and production can be on the market within a few years. A new vintage can be released every year, unlike the French and
LMT Wines Kimera Ancestral Blanco Selva Vins Ancestral Rosado
LMT Wines Kimera Ancestral Blanco: Sparkling wine with a cork - Getty Images Albamar AncestralBottled Albamar Ancestral Capping the bottles of Albamar Ancestral Bottling up. First bottle of Ancestral 2021. Gorgollassa pink 100%. Native variety - Selva Vins
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Selva Vins Ancestral: Carlos Rodriguez Furthmann uses the local grape Gorgollassa to create this pale sparkling rosé wine. This wine is elegant and fruity, with a delicate fine bubble. It is a perfect sparkling wine to enjoy as an aperitif or with some light summery starters.
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LMT Wines Kimera Ancestral Rosado at Fosh Restaurant Yeast in the cap of the Ancestral wine, that is ready for removalLMT Wines
Kimera Ancestral hails from Navarra. Luis Moya creates this lovely wine with white Grenache grapes. This sparkling wine has a lot of white fruit flavours and a hint of aniseed aromas. It is a delightful sparkling wine to enjoy as a sun downer with good friends. Wine Industry Mallorca Bringing wine to you - quality wines from lesser known bodegas and interesting wine makers.
Nat wines from Murcia, Cadiz and Mallorca that were made using Macabeo, Palomino and Mantonegro grapes, for instance. There is no need to drink sparkling wines that are made from the same three grapes every time. Who dictates which grapes can or can't be used for sparkling wine anyway? Because the world of Pet-Nat is currently on a roll, and I love what these carbonic wines have to offer, I have decided to include a few in the Wine Industry collection:
Albamar Ancestral: This new Ancestral wine has been made with Albariño grapes by the great Xurxo Alba. This sparkling wine has a lot to say. It is citrusy, intense, mineral, and dry, with a hint of sweetness but also a salty touch, which makes it a great fun wine to enjoy with seafood.
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FOR SALE: PUMA 23 ft, build 1979, hull # 485. Very good condition and maintained, same owner last 13 years, motor mini Sole 12 HP. 2 sets of sails, Gennaker 35 sqm, lots of equipment, complete interior upholstery, cockpit cushions, sunshade for cockpit, dinghy Plastimofor 2 persons, Tohatsu outborder 2.2 HP, Bow and stern anchor incl. lines. Autopilot Raymarine ST 1000+, Raymarine fishfinder, long boathook, Binoculars, Handheld GPS, Charts for Balearics 2021. Boat located Paseo Maritimo berth # 139 opposite Hogans. 646 050 396 or tdrekmann@web.de. (03.22) FOR SALE: A pair of brand new propellers for a Princess 64 delivered 2013 plus a full set of Princess crockery for 8 persons still in the wrapping from the factory suitable for any Princess boat. Offers invited for both items tel 0044 7921 901855 or FORjamesjslater365@aol.com.email(06.22)SALE:HunterSonata7. Inboard Volvo Penta sail drive. Recent service. Good sails. Furling jib. Lazyjack. British flag. Seen in water Bon Aire. Berth available. Contact Robert 636 657 083. 4,250 €. (04.22) FOR SALE: Opportunity to take over a business in exchange for the sale of business equipment and existing inventory. After 25 years in the yachting business in Palma we are preparing for retirement. The shop is centrally located to all ports in Palma, has a good size with a newly made office room; with possibility park in and in front of the shop; in stock are still various remaining items of Raymarine and philippi electrical systems; as well as of course various used items. Make an appointment via WhatsApp: (+34) 609 605 yachtelektrik.com.palma@yachtelektrik.com(+34)07014C/YACHTELEKTRIK018.PALMAMagalhaes3,bajosPalmadeMallorca971457721(04.22)FORSALE:Shipman28sailingboat-shareforsale.Weare close to completion of fitting electric motor. Silent sailing and motoring. No diesel smells or noise. For information: Terry Purkiss on 629 377 290. (03.22) FOR SALE CLASSIFIEDS . 142 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 ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE: Williams 325 rib, fully operational with service history, lying Portals ,7500 euros, tel 00 44 7711 055 711. (03.22) FOR SALE: Takacat 340LX dinghy. New and un-used, only pumped up once and tried in our pool. Complete, with 12v electric pump, quick release beaching wheels, storage bags and repairkit. Also comes with fins for the centre piece, which can be used as a paddle board. New price: 2.900 €, for sale for 1.750 €. Marco on 629 743 076. (04.22) FOR SALE: Pasarelle Folding in Stainless Steel with Teak slats, without upright Stantions / hand rail. Also very heavy duty Stainless Steel Davits. Sensible offers please! In Palma.... 0034 634 161 551. (04.22) FOR SALE: Old Stone House for sale in centre of Split, Croatia. 2 units with total of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Newly renovated and sold fully furnished. Total area 50sqm. Directly from owner. Price: 229000EUR. Contact: +34 634 28 59 91. (05.22) FOR SALE: 1 x Port Bow Thruster Propellor. 1 X Starboard Bow Thruster Propellor. Both brand new,150 euros for both. 1 x Anchor Stainless Steel SQR Manson 165 kilos. 750 euros. Contact Dave 660 985 freddysboat@gmail.com.357(06.22) FOR SALE: 1978 Ducati 250 strada special for sale. Many new parts. Starts easily and runs perfectly. Taxed and tested until oct 22.Ideal Palma runaround. €2100. FORdavidlonghurst22@gmail.com.Contact(06.22)SALE:OceanSafety4man container liferaft valid until 05/24. 875 E. Call simon on 656 949 244.(07.22) FOR SALE: 2012 BMW C650GT Scooter for sale. 22,000 kms | €5,500. ITV until April 2023. Heated seats and grips, electric screen, tire pressure sensor, ABS, center and side stand, computer, rear and front daytime running lights. Shad topcase, It is selling because I have other motorcycles and I hardly use it. Jonathan Syrett +34 609 433 333 jsyrett00@gmail.com.(07.22) FOR SALE: 2 MATE X 750 Watt coolest foldable eBikes EVER One black and one white, perfect for boats. Powerful 750W motor with 48V 14,5Ah battery and speed charger, get up to 50 mi/80 km range and speeds up to 20 mph/32 km/h. Thumb throttle for fully automatic cruising. Included Items: High speed charger; 48V 14Ah Upgraded battery; 8-Speed Shimano Gear; Puncture resistant tires; 750W High performance motor; Computer Dashboard; MATE X 750 (2); Hydraulik breaks; Mudguards; Basket; Abus lock; Wide rim fat tires. 3.500€ for both in Palma. Call petra 616 027 214.(09.22)
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AVAILABLE: After 6 years in the yachting industry as a Stewardess on both private and charter yachts, I am now looking to transition into a land-based job. I would love to eventually become a Junior Charter Broker and/or, Junior Charter Manager, but for the time being, I would be more than happy to start off as an Assistant and learn from experienced Brokers. Languages: Croatian, English, Spanish and basic knowledge of German. Certificate in Tourism and Hotel Management. Contact: Silvia Baric - silvia.bariczd@gmail.com+34 603 49 45 62 .(07.22)
JOB VACANCY: MTSea Water Systems SL is looking for a Technician – Water Treatment Installations on Yachts. We are looking for a technician with transferable skills to look after installation and maintenance of water treatment equipment on yachts. A background in plumbing would be ideal but good hand skills, a willingness to learn and ability to work independently and as part of a team are as important. Salary will be dependent on experience and knowledge, must be legal to work in Spain and speak and write English but not necessarily as a first language. Must have a have a valid driving licence. The company is based in Palma but works all around the island. (09.22)
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FOR RENT: Flexible office space to rent in prime location close to Paseo Maritimo in Marivent. Suitable for any business but great position for any involved within the marine industry. Available as single desks for co-workers or larger areas as required, up to 6 desks. All facilities including conference room included. Can be used as showroom space if requested. short term leases from 200€ + IVA per month. For more details contact +34 661 115 534. (09.22)
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AVAILABLE: German Facility Management Specialist (M 54), technically gifted and well versed thanks to 30 years of Real EstateFacility Management experience. After a sabbatical year in Palma, ready for a new challenge in Life. Very confident and well-groomed appearance as well as a good sense of aesthetics. Extensive experience in digitalisation processes as well as building and implementing Property/ Project Management Systems and Tools. Understanding complex Objects and Systems is not a challenge for me. Solutions are my standard. Languages: English, German native and basic Spanish. It is desirable to support "exclusively" one customer or Family Office who may own several properties, boats etc. My base is (Palma) Mallorca, not necessarily local, travel is possible. Contact: palma.de.mallorca@gmail.com.job.(03.22)
FOR SALE: Singular family house with swimming pool located in the picturesque fishing village of Sa Rápita, in the south of Mallorca and flanked by long beaches of fine white sand such as Es Trenc, Ses Covetes and Sa Rápita. The house has 4 bedrooms and is located on a plot of 532 m2. It is divided into 2 volumes, the main one with all the facilities of a house and the auxiliary volume, with a wide possibility of uses as the user wishes: a guest room, a workspace or a service room. All the spaces of Casa Migjorn have been designed with a high quality of materials, finishes and facilities, pursuing above all the low consumption and ecolog. 1.8 mil €. Francisco Javier Marmol (+34) 630 501 465.(09.22)
FOR SALE: RIBEYE TL 240. Length: 2.40m, Beam: 1.32m, Year: 2016. Aluminium hull, excellent condition. Engine: Yamaha 4 Stroke F6CMH 6hp. Inc pump & oars. Price: 1,990 €. Tel/ Whatsapp: 636477448.(07.22)
FOR SALE: Historic VW Van 1970 Model T1. Pristine condition, fully restored, refurbished Engine, new brake drums and pads, current ITV, historic registration, rear seats can be folded down to sleep on, all new wheels and set of spare wheels. Price negotiable. Location Mallorca. For more information and/or viewing call +34 661 115 534. (09.22)
JOB VACANCY: MTSea Air Conditioning and Refrigeration SL is looking for a Technician – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration on Yachts. We are looking for a technician to join our air conditioning and refrigeration team. Refrigeration experience is not necessary but good hand skills, a willingness to learn and ability to work independently and as part of a team are. Salary will be dependent on experience and knowledge. Must be able to work legally in Spain, speak and write English not necessarily as a first language. Must have a have a valid driving licence. The company is based in Palma but works all around the island. (09.22)
CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE . 144 Sanlorenzo SL78 4,290,0002018 EUR VAT LocatedPaidin Mallorca
This unique, 'made-to-measure' example of the Sanlorenzo SL78 model was built for an experienced and discerning yacht owner. First delivered in the summer of 2018, she has had light private use since and has low engine hours as a result. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a bespoke, 'turn key', high specification, 4 cabin layout Sanlorenzo SL78 without the wait. Her twin MTU 1622 hp engines can achieve speeds up to 28 knots, while impressive range and low fuel consumption can be achieved at an economic cruising speed. Key features include her CMC electric fin stabilisation system, electric bow and stern thrusters, twin 26kW and 25kW generators, an innovative electric blade hard top roof system and a best in class aft garage capable of storing a Williams 395 tender. German flag with EU VAT Paid. Registered under 24m. Custom Line Navetta 37m 16,500,000 EUR April 2022 delivery Tri-deck design with main deck master and 5 cabins in total. Dark brushed oak interior with modern classic furniture. Extensive extras list including entertainment package, tender, gyro and fin stabilizers and built to MCA. C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 638 90 40 www.arrivalyachts.cominfo@arrivalyachts.com40 New/Demonstrator 2021 Fairline F//LINE 33 (9.99m) 399,000 GBP VAT Not Paid Located in Mallorca
When it comes to the sheer good looks the F//LINE 33 is a beautifully sculptured day boat. Alberto Mancini’s intelligent design provides a luxurious relaxing space with stunning finishing touches and the most up-to-date technology. This particular Fairline F//LINE 33 has a beautiful eye-catching Miami blue hull, joystick control, a Hydraulic fold-down transom for extended deck space, Autopilot, Upgraded Fusion Sound System, Generator and Air Conditioning. Twin Volvo V8 engines. 48kts. Available Immediately.
Rare Columbia 50' Bluewater Cruiser 97,950 EUR VAT Exempt Rare Columbia 50', bluewater cruiser. Bill Tripp design. Ready to go pretty much anywhere, very well presented. Possibility of Mallorca berth, while you get ready for the big blue! EUR 97,950 VAT Exempt.
De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, de Prestige 520 950,0002020 EUR VAT Not Paid
Almost new Prestige 520 for sale in Ibiza! Under 100 engine hours and hardly used, this is a great opportunity to buy a practically new boat without having to wait. Since first launch, the Prestige 520 has arguably set the benchmark for flybridge motor yachts in the 50 foot plus range. With a fantastic layout below decks offering separate access to a very spacious full beam master cabin plus two further doubles forward, the 520 also benefits from class leading exterior entertaining spaces in flybridge, foredeck and cockpit.
Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 299,0001993 EUR VAT Paid Spain
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. Paid
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This Van der Valk Beach Club 660 Flybridge provides an unrivalled amount of exterior and interior space by locating the engine room in the same area as the swimming platform. The 20.50-metre Beach Club 660 Flybridge is the innovative range of motoryachts from the well known Van der Valk shipyard and will pioneer the incredible degree of spaciousness on offer. This Van der Valk Beach Club 660 Flybridge is from 2019 and in mint condition. She is lying in Denia Spain. Contact us for details or make an appointment for a personal viewing that will exceed all your expectations.
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This Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 has been thoroughly refitted both technically as optically. Literally everything has been overhauled, rebuilt, renewed, checked and updated. The owner, a skilful engineer, has spent 3.5 years, 3000 hours and a mind-boggling amount of 300.000 euros to bring this catamaran in her current ready-to-go on a world cruise condition. The list would be too long to sum up everything. This cat is a safe and highly reliable cat; everything is well thought out, all works are carried out with precision, and only high-quality materials have been used. Just contact us for the comprehensive specification list.
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