The Islander Magazine September 2018

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islander Monaco Yacht Show Preview Cannes Yachting Festival Preview Yacht & Captain MY Roma Janusz Walinski Copa Del Rey Report Rise of Water Toys & Yacht Charters

September 2018 ISSUE 253

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After a couple of months of intense heat, we are all now looking forward to those slightly fresher days, and more importantly a return to the refit season where STP looks to be fully booked for the entire season. They will also have their new 1000 ton travel lift operational, meaning much larger yachts can be hauled out on to hardstanding for repair and refit work. This should make a considerable difference to the size of many of the yachts in Palma for the winter.

Recent months has seen a huge number of very large yachts within our waters, an encouraging sight for all our local businesses. Ocean Victory, at 140 mtrs was here for most of August, anchored off Portals for the most part. She really is a beauty. There has been a trend towards the larger yachts using Mallorca as a destination over the past couple of years, in addition to Ibiza, which has always been super popular.

This month sees the start of the “Boat Show” season, kicking off with Cannes and Southampton, closely followed by the Monaco Yacht Show, which, as always, will see the great and good from the Superyacht Industry plying their wares and no doubt partying until the small hours each night! The Islander team will be attending each of these shows and will be hosting a lunch on Thursday 27th September in the Acrew lounge at Rascasse. If you are attending the show and would like an invitation, please send me an email and we can organise tickets for you.

There has been much talk within local political circles about the destruction of the Posidonia grass fields in the Balearics by yachts anchoring, which a recent study commissioned by ANEN (Spanish Nautical Industry Association) has shown not to be the case. The damage caused by yachts is minimal, but the government here seem hell bent on blaming the yachts for any damage caused. The government have employed and presumably bought 16 RIBS to patrol the islands and to move yachts on when anchored near the Posidonia. Somewhat overkill in my opinion for a problem that doesn’t really exist.

Personally, I would rather them address the dreadful practice of dumping raw sewage in to the Bay of Palma in particular, but anywhere else in the islands where this practice is carried on. In this day and age this should not be happening, and I suggest the blind eye which has been turned, starts to wake up and see the real damage and danger to human life.

We wish all our local companies well at the forthcoming shows and see many of you there.

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YA C H T & C A P TA I N JA N U S Z WA L I N S K I our boats from scratch for next season. Quite the baptism of fire. Mercifully they were just Optimist-sized eight footers, but it taught me a lot about naval architecture from the get go.”

By Sarah Forge sarah@purplecakefactory.com When Janusz was 13 he went on a 20km guided hike around the captivating Polish countryside.

They ended up at a lake and he took one look at the sailing boats glistening in the sunset and thought ‘I should try that’.

Almost immediately upon his return, Janusz signed up to a sailing racing school close to home in north Poland.

“I joined as the season was just finishing,” explains Janusz, “so the coach sent us down into the basement and asked us to build

“The first time I sailed on the lake, a light breeze washing over me, I had a feeling that I had found what I was looking for. As a 14-year-old I couldn’t name it or put my finger on it, but I now know that I had fallen for the free movement with nature, pulling the sails to harness the wind, it’s an unbeatable sensation.”

Unable to sail in the harsh Polish winter, Janusz turned his attention quite heavily to judo, a sport that he practised for a decade. But, needing more commitment and dedication, his sailing coach eventually asked him to choose between the two Janusz chose sailing.

Janusz started racing the 420 class dinghy (just shy of 14 feet) and not only became passionate about it but he was also rather skilful, competing nationally and internationally. Such was sailing’s lure, he even jumped ship from a five-and-a-half year Naval Architecture degree after just three years – “It was boring, I wanted to be a yacht captain”.

Having cut his teeth on various sailing vessels, age 22 Janusz was offered a captain job on a 21 metre gaff rigged ketch, taking her from Split in Croatia down to Athens. A few months later, he became first officer on a 42 metre three-masted schooner he’d been a trainee deckhand on five years previously in The Cutty Sark Tall

Ships' Race, and made the long crossing from Athens to Singapore.

Next on the agenda was a qualification event for the ¾ ton class European championships in the South of France (he would wind up skippering Poland to tenth place out of 30 or 40 nations). As he was ‘in the area’ he headed up the Atlantic coast to the seaside town of Les Sablesd'Olonne and helped prepare an 18 metre sailing boat for the single-handed round-the-world BOC Challenge (predecessor to the now-dormant Velux 5 Oceans). Next, Janusz took an 11 metre sailing boat on a delivery trip to Madeira and back to Vilamoura – she never made it.

“It was December and we were caught in a huge storm. Our mast was 15 metres high and the waves were breaking over it, so they must have been 16 metres or more. Hit by a huge wave, the boat capsized and the mast was ripped off tearing a hole in the hull. When a sailing boat capsizes you can imagine the mayhem, everything goes flying and we ended up lying on the ceiling. I told the elderly owners to wait, the boat would right itself, and it did, giving me just enough time to grab the life raft I’d inflated minutes earlier. We literally stepped up from the yacht into the raft. In the next wave, she sank.”

“I had sent a position and mayday signal from the yacht but, with the antenna on the mast and the mast underwater, I was just talking to the fish. Nobody was looking for us. We spent about 24 hours in a life raft some 200 miles off the Gulf of Cadiz. In our favour, a couple of large cargo ships also sank in the storm so a Portuguese frigate was out searching for 17-or-so missing crew. 20 or more navy officers were on lookout on the bridge, binoculars in hand, but an offduty crewmember in the officers’ mess spotted us bobbing about a few hundred metres from his window. We were lucky, we were rescued. What I learnt from Photos (top to bottom): 1. Captain Janusz Walinski 2. Janusz and son Alex on sea trials 3. In the shooting tower of a B17 WW2 bomber sunk in Calvi, Corsica

the experience was when the sh1t hits the fan I remain calm and follow the principles of sea survival without hesitation.”

Having lost everything, the Polish embassy paid for Janusz’s ticket back home where he got a new passport and, in July 1990, he headed back to the South of France to find a job in the superyacht industry.

“I slept on a beach in Antibes, a beach I found out had earned the nickname ‘junkie beach’, and had only enough money for a single bottle of water and a baguette each day – a dry baguette, no filling. I had minimal possessions as I’d left my bag in concierge and couldn’t afford the francs to settle the bill to take it out. With Google still eight years off in the future, I physically walked into an agency, Yachtmaster Ocean qualification in hand, and four days later got a job as a deckie on 37 metre motoryacht Sea Crest.”

Given Janusz’s sailing background, it seemed incongruous that he would enter the world of motorboating. “While I was dock walking I told a yacht captain that I preferred sail boats. He said, ‘Don’t do it, they always think you’re doing it as a hobby and pay you less’ – and my decision to go motor was made there and then.”

Janusz spent two years on Sea Crest, wintering in Mallorca, his first introduction to the island, and then a few months as first mate on 40 metre Hakim before taking chief officer on 52 metre Feadship Pilar (now Illusion) – pretty good going for a 26 year old. Pilar also wintered in Mallorca, in Puerto Portals, and his bond with the Balearic island grew stronger.

After a year and a half on Pilar, Janusz had a girlfriend and decided he wanted more of a private life so downsized to 24 metre Samar where he gained his first captaincy. Of course he ended up working double the time and broke up with his girlfriend – but fate would soon lead him to his now-wife.

“Samar was based on the capitania quay in Portals and I had rented an apartment close

by, so was nicely settled on the island. I got introduced to my Spanish wife-to-be at a brokerage event in Valldemossa. She already had a baby daughter and, after a brief courtship, we got married in June 1996. In the meantime, Samar got sold, twice, and in December it was time to look for a new job.”

“I had an interview, in English, with the elderly German owner of 34 metre Xanadu which was in-build at the Moonen shipyard in Holland. I got the captain job, and was promptly told they would never speak English to me ever again. I was sent on a six-week intensive language course in Frankfurt and after that everyone was instructed to only communicate with me in German – including the shipyard. I learned Italian in a similar manner when I oversaw the last stages of construction of Sanlorenzo Carom.”

“The idea was I would spend two months in Holland and then return to Portals and my new wife. Instead it was eight months in Holland immediately followed by two years in Turkey. I saw my family only 40 days each year, so any plans for more children were put on hold.”

In 1999, Janusz finally made it back to Mallorca and joined aforementioned 30 metre Carom – also wintering in Portals.

Seizing the opportunity afforded by two years stability, the couple had two children, two boys, just 18 months apart. This was followed by a further decade of permanency captaining Portalsbased 38 metre Indigo Star, during which time they had another girl – the family was complete.

In February 2011, Janusz made the biggest step-up of his career and upsized to very busy commercial charter yacht 62 metre RoMa. He joined her in Antigua for the tail end of the Caribbean season and in March crossed the Atlantic to the Viareggio shipyard for some warranty work (by now RoMa was barely a year old) before entering a summer Med season.

“The owner employed me as he too needed stability. He was the nicest guy I ever worked for but somehow in year one he had managed to get through five Continued on next page...

Photos (top to bottom): 1. Janusz in Kotor, Montenegro 2009 2. It's not all sunshine and sea 3. On the bridge with the children

Photo Top: Aerial view of RoMa in Formentera 2017; Bottom Left: The pirates of RoMa; Bottom Right: Christmas RoMa style Continued from previous page...

captains and a hundred crew and RoMa was earning a name as a high turnover yacht. He saw that I’d remained a whole decade on Indigo Star so could hopefully bring some calm to the yacht. I showed up on day one, wiped the slate clean, and asked the crew to get on and show me how they worked. Inevitably, some fell by the wayside, but I implemented structure and earned retention.

The millennials are the easiest to manage as I have children the

same age – 25, 18, 17 and 14 – so I know where they’re coming from.”

More than seven years down the line Janusz is still on RoMa. Aside from memorable trips from Abu Dhabi to the Maldives, in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, she is a mainly Mediterranean charter boat. Equipped with the full gamut of tenders and toys, including a giant inflatable slide, RoMa is also a certified PADI dive centre and a RYA personal watercraft training centre – a

great USP. As a PADI and RYA instructor, Janusz is at the helm.

“I and my 17 crew are always diving. I am a big advocate of the ‘Dos Manos’ beach cleanups and have taken its essence to snorkelling and diving. If we dive, we pick up any plastic waste we find. We explain what we’re doing, guests join in, and together we help raise awareness. It was a proud moment when I took charter guests to a nature reserve in Sardinia - they took one look at the pollution and unprompted

said ‘Janusz, they really need Dos Manos’. If I leave RoMa I certainly won’t be going to a nondiving boat.”

Would Janusz ever leave RoMa? “I have no immediate desire to not work. If my health and fitness don’t let me down I will work ‘til I am at least 60. The next move, if there is one, would have to be another big jump to a far larger vessel. I did the Continued on next page...

Photo Left: Dos Manos diving in El Toro with RoMa Crew and Brad from Asociacion Ondine; Photo Right: More good work for Dos Manos

Photo Left: Teaching SCUBA to son Alex; Photo Right: Diving with son Alex.

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leap from 38 to 62 metres and my ticket will take me up to 90 or 95 metres. It could actually make my life easier. I believe a 62 metre is slap bang in the middle of the pure hassle size range. As a captain, I am hands on with everything from helping deflate the slide to managing the paperwork. With a 90 metre I would get an IT specialist, a purser… you name it.”

“During the season it is hard to get away, but in the winter I work 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

with weekends off – in theory.

I say ‘in theory’ because, even though I sleep at home in Costa d’en Blanes, if I hear my shutters rattling in the wind I call the guys on the boat in Port Adriano to check the lines and so on. And if the weather is really bad, I stay on board.”

“In terms of hobbies and interests, my problem is that if I get into something I get obsessed, and have to be the best. I tried golf, but only took it up age 36, already with back problems, and with so much time lapsing between rounds my

game got rusty. So I turned to horse riding. My daughters are incredible riders, both have won various medals and been Spanish champions in dressage. I went from zero to riding six times a week, then promptly fell off and broke a vertebra. Six years later I got back on a horse and now only ride when I am in a good mood, the horse is in a good mood, and the weather is set fair.”

Aside from fair-weather horse riding, Janusz has taken one other sporting measure in order to safeguard his health and his career path – no more beach

football with guests and crew.

Incident one involved a luckynot-to-be-sacked crew member taking Janusz down in a fierce tackle resulting in tendons being stripped from his shoulder and some hard-core surgery.

A second tackle snapped his Achilles. His wearable activity tracker told Janusz he walked 5km a day on a broken Achilles until he could see a doctor five months later – unsurprisingly it was deemed too late for surgery.

And they say worse things happen at sea…

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M O N A C O YA C H T S H O W 26-29 SEPTEMBER 2018 For the last 28 years the Principality of Monaco has hosted the world’s most impressive international superyacht meeting, in the iconic Port Hercules. Each year, 120 extraordinary oneoff superyachts are on display, of which 40 new launches are unveiled in a worldwide debut.

Yacht owners, future superyacht purchasers or charterers, decision-makers in the yachting and luxury industries attend the Monaco Yacht Show to celebrate the quintessence of the superyacht lifestyle.

Among the 2018 collection of

luxury yachts, the 40 brandnew designs will be unveiled by leading shipyards to showcase their work, as is the case every year. While the final decision to exhibit a yacht always remains with the owners, their agents and representatives work closely with the organisers of the show allowing it to offer the finest showcase of superyachts available.

A tailor-made program of visits to specific yachts is available for private superyacht clients, invited

by MYS exhibitors and organisers.

The Sapphire Experience offers

exclusive services enabling new guests to make the most of the show as they take their first steps in the confidential world of luxury yachting. In particular, the program includes participation in the 3rd edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit, and an invitation to the Opening Ceremony of the 28th Monaco Yacht Show.

The MYS exhibition will extend once again over almost the whole of Port Hercules and will also benefit from the restructuring by the Principality of Monaco, of the Quai des États-Unis, giving priority to the presence of naval

architects, shipyards and brokers on the quays right next to their yachts on display in the water.

Visitors will also find a new line of superyachts at right-angles to the Quai des États-Unis, replacing the former floating pontoon connected to the Central T. The reorganisation of the display in the water will be backed up by a new themed orientation of the various exhibition zones, as ever with the aim of making the experience of future yacht buyers even more enjoyable.

Future owners, accompanied by their captains or representatives, are more and more closely involved in the building of their yachts and can visit the exhibition tents to look for the latest in hi-tech equipment (Darse Sud) or objects and furnishings presented by prestige luxury goods firms and craftsmen (Parvis Piscine). The Quai Jarlan will host part of the display of luxury tenders. Since 2017 the Tenders & Toys zone has been devoted to yacht tenders and nautical leisure accessories and will this year occupy more space on the Quai Antoine Ier. The Car Deck, an exhibition of prestige vehicles, and Starboard, a Lounge and exhibition area housing the Art Pavilion, a brand-new space in the Show devoted to art, will complete the theme of superyacht lifestyle on Quai Antoine Ier. The “Sapphire Experience” (and its premium version “Infinite”) are designed for visitors to the Monaco Yacht Show who are interested in a first charter experience or the purchase of a superyacht. The VIP pack comprises a program of tailormade activities including entry to the Monaco Yacht Summit, an invitation to the MYS Gala evening, a tour of the bay of Monaco on board the MYS VIP boat, a courtesy car service, lunch in the Upper Deck Lounge or a personal concierge service to organise private visits to superyachts on display in the show, in direct coordination with the MYS yacht brokers and shipyards.

In September, visitors to the show will discover a brand-new space dedicated to art at the MYS. Adjacent to the Starboard exhibition lounge and the Car

Deck on the Quai Antoine Ier, the Art Pavilion will present a collection of works of art and sculptures. Collectors and art fans can meet ten gallery owners and their artists who will be there to present their works.

Monaco Yacht Summit: September 25th, 2018 The 3rd edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit will take place on September 25th, 2018, during the day, at the Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel. The event will be attended by a delegation of pre-qualified participants interested in embarking on a yachting experience, in a format combining mini-lectures and private discussions. A panel of acknowledged experts in the yachting industry will examine the practical questions future yacht charterers or buyers should ask during negotiations.

Organised by the Monaco Yacht Show on the eve of the show itself, the Monaco Yacht Summit is now part of the calendar of confidential yachting events, that are appreciated by extremely wealthy clients or their representatives.

MYS Inaugural Gala Event On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, the official Inaugural Gala Event of the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show will launch four days of festivities to celebrate the superyacht world. 400 privileged guests and the yachting social elite VIP guests of the MYS, CEOs of the show’s luxury partners, superyachting business decisionmakers and influential media, will attend the 5th Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards. The ceremony will distinguish the greatest luxury vessels that will make their world debuts at the MYS from the following day.

MYS Award Ceremony Four superyachts exhibited at the MYS will be awarded in the following categories; the winning yachts will be chosen by an eclectic jury of yachting journalists.

• The MYS/RINA Award rewards the eco-friendliest superyacht whose construction complies with a series of performance specifications as defined by the Italian classification company RINA. • The MYS Interior Design Award is given to the superyacht whose

design and bespoke work in the interior areas enhance an exceptional quality of comfort, features and aesthetics.

• The MYS Exterior Design Award honours the superyacht whose exterior design is the most innovative and refined.

• The MYS Finest New Superyacht Award is given to the superyacht that meets the refinement criteria for both its interior and its exterior design and its sustainable innovations or development.

Upper Deck Lounge Located under the exhibition tent Parvis Piscine, away from

the crowd of Port Hercules, the Lounge offers a relaxing area at the heart of the MYS for all visitors and participants.

MYS Restaurant

Lounge

The restaurant offers a different menu every day, specially created by the best craftsman in France (MOF), Philippe Joannes from Private Dining by Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Captains & Crew Lounge (C&C Lounge)

Lanson Champagne Bar The champagne bar welcomes visitors for snacks, sweet delicacies, refreshments and Lanson champagne.

Close to the Upper Deck Lounge partner stands, the lounge is open to all participants.

This September, the official Captains & Crew Lounge of the Monaco Yacht Show will return to Port Hercules for the fifth consecutive year. All captains and crew are welcome to enjoy the wide range of entertainment presented during the show’s four days. Set in a cosy and modernContinued on next page...

of charge during the four days of the show, and courtesy cars will be available for VIP clients.

“The Monaco Yacht Show has a worldwide reputation for the exceptional quality of the collection of superyachts on display each year, that average close to 50m overall. About sixty of the yachts exhibited are less than two years old. We work in coordination with participating yacht brokers and shipyards in the interest, first and foremost, of the individual visitor, whether owner or future owner and to help new clients discover the world of luxury offered only by the superyacht industry. The MYS has a duty to offer these visitors the best possible experience, with the supreme quality of the yachts on display as one of the leading criteria.”

– Gaëlle Tallarida, General Manager of MYS Testimonials from Mallorca Businesses “Alongside The Pinmar Golf event, the Monaco Yacht Show is one of the key dates in our event calendar. Without doubt it is the most important show that we attend as all the major industry players are there and expecting to do business. GYG has a large team attending representing our various brands and services; as it’s such a busy show we’ll be doing our research and arranging key appointments in advance to ensure we maximise the opportunities. Our team will be based in the GYG Lounge in the Monaco Yacht Club which is a fantastic facility to meet, socialise and conduct business.”

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designed environment on two floors, the C&C Lounge offers free Wifi access, a relaxing area (massages upon reservation) and entertainment and game options.

The Starboard Exhibition Lounge The Starboard unveils an exhibition of hand-picked companies, specialising in the superyacht art of life: destinations, luxury products and arts. Set in a modern-designed environment, the area also offers the second official MYS restaurant-lounge and the official

Press and Business centres.

The Starboard is located on Quai Antoine Ier, beside the Tenders & Toys and Car Deck exhibition areas.

Quai Antoine Ier Quai Antoine Ier is the new epicentre of superyacht lifestyle activities. In addition to the Starboard lounge-exhibition, the dock displays the Car Deck, luxury car exhibition, and the Tenders & Toys area.

Visiting Made Easier Calculating the fastest route and the most efficient means

of transport to get you to an exhibitor’s booth or a yacht, the official MYS app is the best pocket guide during the visit. It will display a plan of the show, showing in particular the new floating pontoons that allow visitors to cross the whole of the port on foot, from the Quai des États-Unis (Designers’ Gallery) to the Quai Antoine Ier. Launch shuttles will continue to serve most quays, while electric carts will take guests from the Quai Antoine Ier to the exhibition tent on the Quai Albert Ier. The entrance to the Quai Antoine Ier will be more central. All participants will again be able to use the Monaco town buses free

“The Monaco Yacht Show is a great show for clients and brokers alike to view a superb selection of yachts, both motor and sail.

The timing is the show is perfect, at the end of the Mediterranean season and just before yachts start to head over to the Caribbean. Monaco is a very important show for Bluewater as it bring together the best that yachting has to offer and allows our clients to see all the yachts they are interested in, in one beautiful setting. The Principality also provides a great venue for networking and allows us to meet new clients, as well as learn Continued on next page...

there!” e3 at the Monaco Yacht Show, booth QS94, Darse Sud. – Roger Horner – Group Managing Director e3 IPM Group will attend this new edition of the most important boat show in the sector with great news for its customers and potential customers, as well as for the sector. The marina and shipyards Group, already consolidated, has launched a new stage of evolution and development of its services and facilities for the coming years.

STP Shipyard Palma will introduce at its stand AL43 in Quai Albert 1er the new 1.000 ton travelift, with the largest capacity in Europe, which will be able to lift motor yachts of up to 57 metres in length and sailboats of up to 67 metres LOA, with a maximum beam of 12 metres for both cases. For certain yachts this has the added advantage of not having to remove their stays when being hauled out.

On the other hand, Marina Ibiza plans to expand its commercial spaces from November 2018 and being ready for the next season 2019. The goal is to incorporate new luxury brands that already expect a special place like this to disembark in Ibiza and thus generating a unique shopping area in Ibiza.

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more about the new yachting technologies and latest yachts to come out of the most prestigious shipyards.”

– Jim Archer Sales & Charter Broker Bluewater “We are all looking forward to the 28th Monaco Yacht Show,

our 18th year at the Show!

Being a data communications specialist, we’re only too aware of how fast technology moves forward, and each year we take the opportunity to launch new products and services at Monaco.

This year, for the Kymeta flat panel antenna, we will be introducing three new airtime solutions, a new TV service, the new panel Combiner (now called

the PLUS SELECT), and a selection of mounts and installation options. In addition, we will be launching our HYBRID Control app, 4G Big Data Europe service, connection independent VoIP service, IT audit, “IMO ready” network and our “my e3s” client portal. We are very pleased to have Speedcast and Kymeta as our two co-exhibitors this year.

We look forward to seeing you

Also, Marina Port de Mallorca, will stand out for the novelty of having achieved the 5 blue stars of IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute), one of the most prestigious awards among marinas, being the first, and at the moment the unique marina in Mallorca that obtained it, and one of the few - along with Marina Ibiza - who have it in the world.

We’ll be waiting for you at our stand to tell you all this news!

THE RISE OF WATERTOYS with every client wanting one.

Endorsed by professional surfers, hydrofoils have been called the future of water sports, enabling users to foil over the surface of the water fast and quietly. That said none have been delivered yet, with SYTT ordering 2 nearly 2 years ago and nothing yet delivered. Over promised and under delivered? This is often the issue with social media and the hype surrounding it. SYTT are presently advising clients to keep their cash until SYTT themselves have ridden, driven or flown any toys to avoid disappointment.

By Josh Richardson Superyacht Tenders and Toys josh@sytt.co The selection of water toys available on board is often one of the major discussion points when narrowing down yachts for brokers or managers when looking at available charters

with clients. As the world shifts towards a more health-focussed understanding of fun, we have noticed that there has been an increase in challenge-hungry adult charterers, eager to master the latest invention and share their experiences with instagram followers capturing that best pic.

Social Media The rise in social media use has undoubtedly played a part in the popularity of certain water toys and the growth of companies such as Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) who specialise in the outfitting of the latest and greatest, with Instagram and Facebook serving as the perfect visual outlets for creating targeted campaigns. A perfect example is the adrenaline-fuelled Flyboard, which propels the user up to 15m in the air and has amassed 246,889 #flyboard posts on Instagram. Everyone wants to see it and by association this can only be good for all companies involved.

Social media can be instrumental in creating anticipation before a product has even been launched, as evidenced by the recent Flite Board and Lift Foil campaigns which have propelled the electric hydrofoil surfboard to stardom,

A desire to document the charter experience has been welcomed and accommodated for by many owners who have begun investing heavily in professional video equipment on board, including drones and GoPros, often having imagery available on a large screen on board afterwards . Many tenders are now well set up to record the action such as on a Ski Nautique which can film the best moments when wakeboarding or surfing, with intelligent systems that only record when the boat is at speed and the rider on the wave.

There has been a recent increase in management companies starting their yachts’ own personal Instagram account, which can feature footage filmed on board during charters and the onboard toys are one of the main focuses of these acounts. As owners and charterers become increasingly younger, the notion that the ultra-wealthy seek privacy above all else is clearly changing in accordance with technology and the 21st Century practice of sharing content amongst followers.

Health Focus It is no surprise that the world is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of an active

AND YACHT CHARTERS lifestyle for both physical and mental well-being. The superyacht toy sphere clearly seems to have adapted to the notion that charterers are becoming more health-conscious with the array of new active toys supplied. Items such as the Hobie Mirage Eclipse SUP where you stand and pump your feet to generate forward momentum whilst also pulling your hands against the handle bars is, in effect, a cross trainer with the best view of any gym in the world. It is hard not to get involved and excited as manufacturers dream up the latest and greatest active toys.

Items such as the inflatable waterpark are increasingly popular with charterers offering the opportunity to create a bespoke outdoor workout incorporating climbing walls, trampolines, and paddle board yoga. Careful selling is required to ensure that the waterpark is within the means of the deckhands though! Many owners want more and more and it is simply not possible for crew to get them all out in time.

Some of the recent advances by companies such as FunAir with their RapidFlate valves have aided quick setup times.

Taking up limited space on board, thus working for 30m or 100+m yachts inflatable toys are a fantastic and growing way for owners to add value to the guest experience and increase a yachts’ popularity in a saturated charter market. Endorsed by Bear Grylls, the inflatable TIWAL sailboat assembles in less than 20 minutes and offers charterers the chance to try their hand at developing a new passion for sailing and having a fun workout at the same time. The MiniCat is also a popular inflatable sailing boat where kids and adults alike can get a good experience.

The inflatable Schiller Bike has

also risen to fame amongst the growing community of avid cyclists worldwide and is a regular seller at SYTT. Without doubt a good selection of toys on board can be complimented by a crew that are able to help the charterer get the most out of the novel experience.

Fitting the right toys to the charter guests skills is important, and thus yachts often have qualified instructors on board.

SYTT have long given all tuition on toys supplied to ensure crew are best placed to assist clients.

A charter experience should be designed to provide a haven whereby guests are able to fully de-compress and relax with family and friends, in whichever way they reasonably see fit. In most circumstances, the water toys on board will certainly positively influence which yacht a client chooses to charter, specifically where children are

involved or where clients are active individuals looking for new and innovative experiences.

Endorsements by professional athletes and inventive social media campaigns will certainly propel new toys into the limelight, and assist with brand exposure amongst a niche, techsavvy market where owners are

keen to try the latest thing.

Let’s ensure that yachts have the best recommended toys by the experts and ensure everyone has positive experiences. Also let’s not forget that he who has the most toys wins! Or more importantly gets the most charters…..

MEGA SCHOONERS ON PARALLEL TRACKS FOR THEIR HUISFITS

Athena and Eos by crew Eos

Athena and Eos by crew Eos

Two of the world’s largest sailing yachts, Eos and Athena, have booked the same timing for their coming refit projects with Royal Huisman’s refit division.

The 93m / 305ft three-masted Lürssen schooner Eos, until recently the world’s largest sailing yacht, has for some time been a regular customer for Royal Huisman’s superyacht refit division, Huisfit. The Eos team has just signed a new contract with Huisfit, taking full advantage of the flexible choice of deep water location offered to meet their needs and schedule.

At the same time, the Huisfit team is delighted to announce that the 90m / 295ft three masted schooner Athena, built by Royal Huisman in 2004 and with a seriously impressive log book of globe-circling adventures, has booked the same timing for her latest refit programme. In 2014 the Huisfit team also took care of various aesthetic and technical updates by sending its own ’flying squad’ of specialist personnel out to Athena during a stopover in the Mediterranean.

her on schedule for many years to come:

Athena arrived today and Eos is expected late this summer.

Both yachts will be at a deep seawater location in Holland for several months during the winter “refit season”.

“There can be little doubt that returning clients are always ‘a shipyard’s best ambassador’ ” commented Huisfit’s Bert Tromp, “so we are particularly pleased that this announcement concerns two of the world’s largest and most prestigious sailing yachts – both of them long term Huisfit clients. Not only that, but we will

Athena By Michael Kurtz - Pantaenius St Barths Bucket

have the privilege of working on the world’s 5th and 6th largest sailing yachts at the same time, which is quite an accolade for Huisfit.”

• Major overhaul of MTU 4000 series main engines • Rebuild of all three gensets • Servicing and overhaul of shaft lines, gearboxes, thrusters and stabilizers • Servicing rudder and rudder motor • General servicing of various board systems including watermaker, treatment unit, Hifog, pumps, bilge and fuel separators • Re-organizing tank arrangement including cleaning and coating • Survey and inspection of the Rondal rigs • Repaint / varnish of the hull, superstructures and rig

Eos (Lürssen, 2006)

Athena (Royal Huisman, 2004)

The owners of Eos and their team were so impressed with the quality and timeliness of the Huisfit programme during her previous visits to Holland, they have returned for more. This time the team has booked Eos for a 2018-2019 Huisfit programme with a master list that will keep

Since her departure from the shipyard in Vollenhove, this elegant Dykstra Naval Architects / Pieter Beeldsnijder-designed schooner has undertaken extensive world cruising, while always being maintained to the highest standards. It is no secret that her owner has decided

Eos by crew Eos

ATHENA Right Top: By crew Athena Bottom Left: By Michael Kurtz Bottom Right: By Franco Pace

to offer Athena for sale and Royal Huisman’s Huisfit team is delighted to welcome Athena home for a range of service work that will continue to keep Athena in first class operational condition.

Capitalising on the requirement for a 15-year Lloyds survey for classification, Athena will undergo various inspection, survey and maintenance items including: • Overhaul of main engines and gensets • Survey and updates of various board systems and piping • Full service of rigging • Teak replacement of main and bridge deck • Repaint of the hull, superstructures and rig Huisfit’s Flexible Location Policy Huisfit has three principle locations for its refit projects: the Royal Huisman shipyard in Vollenhove, the yard’s Amsterdam facility, and the yard’s Emden facility. Yet, also other flexible deep water locations are a possibility as in the case of the upcoming parallel Huisfit projects of Eos and Athena. Both refits will be carried out in Harlingen, one of Huisfit’s flexible deep seawater locations in Holland.

The Huisfit team recognises that every refit has a unique set of requirements including accessibility from open water, relevant infrastructure for the work to be undertaken, access to specialist trade skills and equipment, and suitable slots to suit the yacht’s schedule of activities.

Huisfit sees this flexibility as being as important to its customers as the high quality, competitive prices and excellent service they have also come to expect from a division of Royal Huisman.

EOS Right Photo and 2 smaller above, All taken by EOS crew

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POSEIDON: GOD OF THE SEA Horizon Marine Electronics info@horizonme.eu (+34) 971 495 881

no moving parts, the system unit can endure even the harshest of marine environments.

Oceanic Systems (UK) ltd represented in the Balearics by Horizon Marine Electronics.

Oceanic Systems´ BlackGlass displays are the perfect match for Poseidon, bringing together style and functionality. The system can support up to two primary helm displays and up eight secondary displays throughout the network, connected by an Ethernet switch.

As children, we were fascinated by powerful touchscreen displays on our favourite TV sci-fi shows, responding to a simple touch of the finger. It was hard to imagine something so futuristic could happen so soon.

Poseidon is the latest innovation from Oceanic Systems and is the most advanced Alarm, Monitoring and Control system.

Boasting state of the art graphics and PIN controlled user access, this system is becoming renowned for its endless user customisation capabilities.

What makes this system so unique is how it unites the collection of system data and digital switching through its customisable graphics. Choose what you see and make each screen tailored to your requirements. View engine data, heading, speed temperatures and navigation information where you like, when you like.

At Poseidon’s centre is a compact bombproof computer unit with a power Quad Core Processor and new heat pipe technology, removing all risk of noise, clogging and failing fans. With

Unlike most systems, Poseidon uses PIN controlled access to the configuration settings, giving each user a different level of permissions. By defining roles and assigning PIN numbers, this system benefits from full security and traceability.

Not only is Poseidon displayed on interactive screens, it can also be accessed remotely on smartphone, laptops and PC from anywhere in the world.

Connect to Poseidon remotely by establishing a connection and logging with your PIN number to access the same level of data as you would see on the vessel.

To test drive Poseidon, go to www.osukl.com Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd design and manufacture world-class marine systems for monitoring vessels. Their product range includes fuel and water senders, level gauges, NMEA2000®cabling and connectors, dual and multiple engine displays and their

newest launch, Poseidon.

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STAYING NUMBER 1 IS ABOUT LISTENING TO YOUR CLIENTS THEN DOING IT Marivent Yachts Oliver Fröls (+34) 670 760 569 oliver@fjordyachts.de Marivent Yachts founder and CEO, Oliver Fröls, spent over two decades managing Jets Marivent, which was one of the world’s top distributors for Bombardier personal watercraft, quads and outboards. It seems he hasn’t lost his touch in being able to build a number one global distributor within the Marine industry.

Marivent Yachts have been awarded number 1 global distributor of Fjord Yachts for the 5th consecutive year and continue to offer their clients the very best in ‘all in one’ services’ from sales, financing, winter storage and an unbeatable aftersales service. Fröls, insists that the growth of the company is driven by “listening to and reacting to what clients want and need”. He continues, “Boating needs have changed over the years and our clients have different demands and changes in the way they want to enjoy time on the water with their family.

This is why Marivent has evolved in what we offer our clients - our brands such as Fjord, Prestige and Austin Parker have very desirable unique ranges and we do all we can to make sure we understand how our clients want to use their boats and spend time on the water. This way we know what we are offering to them is absolutely right for them. We are experts in our industry, but we also like to think of ourselves of ‘specialists in you’ to make sure the boat they are buying is unique to them.

“We tend to ask a few more questions than others but we believe this is the only way to

truly deliver the right boat and the best possible services to each individual client every time.”

As well as numerous awards Marivent have also managed to stay at the top of their game and remain number 1 by investing in a group of experts under their roof who continue to innovate and deliver the best possible services in charter, brokerage, ‘buy to charter’ and deliver their ‘all in one service’ concept.

More recently they have focused on International partnerships with a partnership presence in the Hamble, near Southampton, the home of the UK’s leisure yachting and boating industry to add to their already strongly established presence in mainland Spain with Marivent Balis. This continues to extend and remind their clients that they are not only able to find Marivent at all the International boat shows like Dusseldorf, Palma, Southampton, Cannes Festival and Monaco but also gives them the comfort that they are not too far away from their home doorstep, even if their boat sits near their holiday home in the beautiful Balearic Islands.

When asked how he would consider the future for the company, Fröls comments “The only way to ensure we stay on top and number 1 is to keep delivering the best possible services to our clients, they are without doubt our best advocates and we understand this very clearly, so we never take this for granted and will always put them first. We have some great and unique plans also some exciting innovations coming in the future, but through this growth we will continue to strive in delivering the best for our clients.”

Oliver Fröls (2nd right)

Fjord 48 Open

Austin Parker 72 Fly

Prestige 680

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POSIDONIA GRASS PROTECTION turning CO2 into oxygen and changing the acidity of the water, these irreversible losses might have a bad influence on the climate change and global warming. Its function is similar to the one of tropic forests and wetlands: It keeps the ecological equilibrium of the sea, slows down swell and therefore reduces beach erosion and offers living, feeding and breeding ground to thousands of species.

Yacht Center Palma info@ycp.com.es (+34) 971 715 612

like pollution, there are also parts, which are less visible, but not less important.

We all love the ocean and spending time on the water.

But we are also responsible for keeping this beautiful environment safe and for not destroying the ecosystem with our boating activities. Whereas there are many obvious factors

Posidonia oceanica is known as seagrass, which occupies about half a million square kilometers, but is disappearing globally with an estimated loss rate of 1-2 % annually. In the Mediterranean this rate even rises to 5%.

Because its wide meadows are

Especially sites which are highly frequented by boaters are showing signs of a rapid decrease. This has to do with the mechanical damage caused by anchors which land on the meadows and destroy many plants while trying to dig into the ground. But this is not the most dangerous part of the anchoring process. Several studies show that especially the weighing stage is the critical stage, because the usual anchors move a lot, when the wind and the current change.

Because of that there are several anchoring bans in place and

also authorities to enforce those anchorage regulations.

At Yacht Center Palma, we offer a green alternative, about which experts say it minimizes the destruction significantly.

Thanks to its functionality, the Ultra Marine anchor can protect the seabed and its flora and fauna located at the anchorage point. Due to its unique weight distribution, this anchor lands on the sea bottom and sets immediately right. It penetrates the sea bottom fast and deep and provides exceptional holding power. Even when the wind is shifting, this anchor keeps holding safely in the seabed. This means less contact with the sea grass and with that less destruction of this important ecosystem.

It also features a one-piece construction and has no openings or indentations to catch mud, rocks or plants. Also the recovery when leaving the anchorage is a lot faster and gentle than with the usual anchors.

RADIANCE ON BOARD ANNOUNCED EXPANSION INTO BALEARICS AND KEY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS vital it is to find the best of the best for our owners and guests.

Radiance takes away the stress for the Captain by selecting, training and then organising the very best spa therapists and fitness professionals to visit the clients on their yacht wherever it may be. The Radiance on board service allows everyone to relax and I am delighted to be playing a guiding role in this ingenious company’’

Radiance on Board press@radianceonboard.com (+44) 7474 392237 This season Radiance, the elite on-board spa and fitness delivery service for yachts and private residences has extended its reach to serve Barcelona, Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca.

As part of it’s expansion and growth Radiance also welcomes Paul Cook to its advisory board, Nick Mott as Financial Director

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and Wanda Lammers as Head of Training & Operations.

Paul Cook’s experience spans four decades. After 26 years with the Royal Navy, transitioning into Super yachting, leading nautical tech companies as well as a successful stint as General Manager of Barcelona’s premier Marina, his wealth of experience and knowledge is welcomed as Advisor to the Radiance board.

Paul stated ‘’As an ex-yacht Captain I know only too well how

Wanda Lammers 20 year career as a spa therapist and trainer encompasses time spent working aboard M/Y Cristina O as well as with Six Senses Spas, the Marriott, Le Méridien and Hyatt Hotel groups pre-opening 5-star Hotel spas globally. Lammers and Gardiner met in 2015 at OneOcean Port Vell working extensively together looking after guests and crew alike. Lammers said ‘’ I completely share the Radiance vision and ethic. In an industry where spa services are a necessity but not well regulated, Radiance is really raising the barre for clients. I am thrilled to help create and implement these protocols and create a truly elite

team and real extension of crew service‘’ Post Cambridge University and MIT, Nick Mott has carved out a successful 12 year career in Finance and Management consultancy Mott said: “I’m delighted to join the team and help develop Radiance into a full-service B2B agency. With new marina and agent partnerships, a strong brand development strategy, alongside developing tech opportunities in the sector, the future is bright” Lucie Gardiner, Radiance onboard CEO said ‘’ Radiance is successfully embracing a global strategy in the way we work with our clients and with the appointment of these truly inspiring professionals we are now stronger than ever. From recruiting a world class network of therapists and trainers, to keeping our services in-line with yachting industry standards and creating strategic partnerships at agent and marina level, I’m extremely proud to welcome Paul, Nick and Wanda to our dynamic entrepreneurial team”

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ATLANTE MARINE SOLUTIONS – PIONEERS IN MARINE EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY

Above: Monica & Francisco

Atlante Marine Solutions www.atlantegroup.com info@atlantegroup.com +34 971 422 718 +34 871 024 922

managing refits in superyachts, logistical support for the Spanish Navy and as a Commercial Sales Director. Together they launched Atlante Marine Services.

Unless you are one of the over 300 boats that Atlante Marine Solutions are working with, you could be forgiven for not knowing much about them.

This is mainly due to NDAs and privacy agreements, in one of the world’s most private industries: Superyachts. That is until now.

Awarded the Best Company of 2017 by the Association of Naval and Oceanic Engineers of Spain, on 29th June this year, the company can hide in the shadows no longer.

Francisco says that Atlante was born from their vision to create a company that would make a difference and improve efficiency, in all its forms, onboard. They knew they could improve the process and accuracy in how yacht surveys were carried out.

With the team they developed the AMI (Atlante Marine Inspection) unit, as part of 20 assessments on offer. With the portable unit AMI, they are able to analyse and diagnose in real time, resulting in far more precise results.

Sat opposite me, enjoying one of the best coffees in Palma are Francisco Pelluz and Monica del Toro, co-founders of Atlante.

The pride emanating from them regarding not only the award, but where their company is going, is palpable, and rightly so.

Francisco whose past roles have seen him be Technical Director in a ship-yard in-charge of new constructions, Head Project Manager in a refit ship-yard, Head of a training program for surveyors, as well as working as an Independent Surveyor and Naval Architect. These gave him the perfect insight to notice a gap in the market. Alongside him is Monica, whose impressive career as a trained naval Engineer saw her involved in everything from new construction, to project

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They originally launched in 2008 in Barcelona, but soon realised that the strength of their business lay in the longevity and repeat custom of clients who were based in the marine yards of Palma.

So, five years ago they upped sticks and moved the operation to Palma, near the entrance of STP. Now with three offices covering R&D, of which Francisco is the mastermind, Monica’s commercial home and their logistics and storage warehouse, they are no small operation. In essence their AMI Unit allows both new build and retrofit boats to coordinate multiple system diagnostics all in one place.

The simple to use software, certification and history stays with the boat for life, regardless

of changes in owner, captain or engineer.

Atlante provide turnkey solutions to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact through the improvement of the onboard system’s efficiency.

However, before achieving efficiency it is necessary to be able to measure, quantify and analyse it. The team has been developing Efficiency Diagnosis software, hardware and installations since 2008.They are now in the 3rd generation of Marine efficiency Diagnosis Systems. By introducing efficiency upgrades new build superyachts will save resources from the very beginning.

Retrofitting efficiency upgrades are often more expensive and sometimes not possible however there are a variety of options for installations that can improve the efficiency of the vessel.

An initial study run by Atlante will present various options.

Finally, Atlante will leave the vessel with the Operational Condition Management Plan.

This Management Plan is focused on getting the same amount of work with fewer resources, by getting the maximum out of them. The range of products have been designed after years of experience in repair and diagnosis. The aim is to remove design failures and improve efficiency using the AMI Diagnostic System, along with the condition monitoring plan.

Atlante also offer workshops and training programs as they believe in knowledge as a way to make the transition to efficiency easy. The concept of efficiency has become an ambiguous word in the minds of different professionals. So, they have created workshops for crew and professionals of the marine sector training in: • Relationship between efficiency and environmental care • Transition to marine efficiency • Hybrid or Diesel Electric • Introduction to the latest technology in Efficiency Diagnosis • Implementing Efficiency in maintenance plans The Atlante Group is made up of a fantastic bunch of enthusiastic, professional and dedicated maritime people.

The team consists of navalengineers, naval-architects, as well as naval-surveyors, who have been in this field of expertise for over 20 years. These naval experts have spent most of their working life within the maritime industry, either in an on-board capacity out at sea, or in shorebased operations within the marine sector. And if they don’t have their noses engrossed in diagnostics systems, they can be found brewing up their very own beer! So, raise a glass to their future!

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ESTELA SHIPPING IN PALMA, MOVING ONWARDS AND UPWARDS and entertainment, itineraries, engineering services and anything else that superyacht captains and guests require in destination.

Above: Francisco Below: Miguel

Francesco Gennai Yacht Support Consultant (+34) 638 816 803 Mallorca’s pioneering superyacht agency is thriving and growing, as Palma becomes an ever larger hub for yachts based in, or visiting, the western Mediterranean. The commercial shipping and superyacht service provider has expanded both its Palma and Barcelona teams in the past twelve months and is eyeing larger premises in Palma, in addition to opening a new office in STP this summer.

Estela, Palma’s first superyacht agency, provides concierge services and technical support to superyachts visiting the Balearic Islands, including provisioning, berth booking, fuelling, flowers, recruitment, car hire and transfers, events

The new STP facility is due to be formally inaugurated at the Agency’s traditional End of Season party later this year.

The new base will be a boon for captains and crew needing to complete immigration or customs procedures, or requiring support with technical and engineering services, including fuelling, on-board water and sanitary analyses. As a consignatory agent — one of only five in Palma, while the others are solely commercial agents — Estela is the only agent in STP authorised to complete port, immigration, transit visas and police formalities on behalf of vessels and crew.

“We have a record number of boats coming to us in Palma”, says Kristy Hollingsworth, senior superyacht consultant. Estela Shipping has noted a greater number of American clients visiting than in previous seasons. ”Even at this top end of the luxury market, it appears that the dollar’s strength is making Mediterranean charters even more attractive for guests from the US,” adds Hollingsworth.

Aside from investing in its new STP office, Estela’s biggest investment this year has been production of the second edition of its annual superyacht handbook, ‘The Y’. (Read it in full online here: https://goo.gl/4KBz4a)

“It is produced 100% in-house and we distribute it by hand in marinas and via our agency network worldwide, delivered on-board and at yacht shows, regattas and related events. I even handed a copy personally to King Felipe VI at the Copa del Rey MAPFRE regatta, who gave his approval.”

“The idea was to produce a handbook with useful up-to-date content; one that would be a valuable resource for captains with many suggested itineraries and interesting destination information”, adds writer, James van Bregt. “Even on the largest superyachts, space is always limited, so its A5 format, quality editorial and rules and regulations section were designed to earn its place on their bookshelves. Judging from

the feedback we’ve had, it’s worked!”

Apart from helping clients throughout the rest of the high season, Estela is planning its ‘End of Season Party’ in STP as well as its third Superyacht Poker Tournament on Friday October 12th, held at Casino de Mallorca in Porto Pi, supported

by Bluewater. This fun gettogether is for seasoned players and novices alike, with a modest buy-in ensuring no one loses their shirt, while 10% of the pot goes to the YachtAid Global charity.

In the meantime, work has already begun on the 2019/20 edition of ‘The Y’, with an exciting number of new itineraries and destinations planned, though next year’s theme remains a secret. We think you’ll be surprised…

“We launched the book in 2017 with a distribution of 3,000 copies and published the second edition in April 2018, with a print run this time of 10,000, such was the response to our first effort”, says project manager and yacht consultant, Francesco Gennai.

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V360 MARINE

his extensive knowledge and experience specific to the marine industry and myself who brings major project delivery expertise from highly-regulated industries.

That combination means we can identify, solve then successfully manage and implement almost any opportunity from across the industry with no cross over or conflict.

MC Palma www.mcpalma.com

the wider industry though this new technology.

V360 Marine is the latest brand to join the MC Palma community and will be showcasing their technology at the MC Palma conference facilities in the very near future. To find out more on MC Palma & V360 Marine events, go to www.mcpalma.com

What services do you provide?

We have developed a number of applications which are designed specifically for the marine sector using our knowledge and experience from other areas.

Our flagship is the Digital Twin where we completely recreate a yacht digitally ‘as-built’ to provide a wide range of functions from predictive maintenance and VR-aided design to training and safety. We also work in other maritime sectors such as Oil & Gas so we can harness the relevant bits and bring them over into yachting.

Tell me a bit about background.

How did you first get started with V360 Marine?

V360 Marine is actually a sibling of Virtualise 360 which has been around developing immersive technology solutions in other industries since 2014. It was through a chance meeting with an old mate of mine (over the obligatory pint) we got talking about what we had been up since we’d last met. Greg is well known throughout the marine industry having spent 15 years in the Merchant Navy and then onto a number of high profile mega yacht builds and ending up as Chief Engineer on a well-known 101m. He immediately saw the opportunity with our technology and V360 Marine was born with Greg coming on board as our industry expert and Director of all things yachty.

What was your mission at the outset?

Right from that initial conversation we knew there was a big opportunity in the maritime sector and it has always been our vision to deliver value into industries that will benefit from immersive technology.

We don’t see ourselves as a product or service provider but rather a partner who will work with companies to develop inhouse capabilities to create and strengthen their offerings and

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Our suite of applications is applicable across the whole sector, from brokers to shipyards, owners to crew; we have become quite adept at creating simple, intuitive solutions using complex technology. From simple immersive design visualisations through to our fully developed Digital Twin, the possibilities are endless.

What were you doing before V360 Marine?

My background before immersive tech. was as a Project Manager delivering major nuclear projects.

Before that I spent a few years in the Oil & Gas and Pharmaceutical industries. I’m not a tech head by any stretch of the imagination, our CTO Rick is the real brains behind the outfit!

What is unique about your business?

I really believe it’s the complementary backgrounds each of the three Directors has: Rick as CTO who is one of the market’s foremost Virtual Reality innovators; Greg with

We are also at the forefront of the UK eco-system of immersive technology sitting on government panels and industry-specific forums and we were recently invited to India and South Korea as part of the Department of International Trade’s mission for promoting the UK’s booming tech industry.

What problems did you see that needed to be fixed?

Communication, transparency and trust. Having worked in highpressure and highly-regulated environments I have seen first hand the transformation these three fundamentals can bring to the table. For the yachting sector, whether it’s chartering a yacht, delivering a new-build or ensuring the safety of your crew, if you don’t have these three simple things embedded then things go wrong, and things are going wrong all of the time. Our vision is to support the industry and the companies within to

improve these areas for the benefit of the sector as a whole.

We’re seeing the benefits first hand and what a difference it is making already.

How is your company approaching that problem in a unique way?

Each of our applications aims to improve the three fundamentals as a basis for their design. They must provide individuals and teams the benefits required in a simple and intuitive form.

Immersive Technology isn’t complicated. The technical bits are but who cares about those (apart from Rick and Sandy Graham at See Site); it’s the form and the function that delivers the benefits, and that needs to be simple, intuitive and engaging.

What were some of the hurdles you faced when creating V360 Marine?

It’s a new technology in an old school industry which has been tainted to a certain extent by other ‘VR’ or ‘virtual’ branded solutions which claim to be innovative and ‘the next big thing’. We’re sending the message and momentum is growing as the understanding becomes clearer. And we will be at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show and METS so hopefully everyone will soon see the reality of how good our applications really are!

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ASHORE MARINE – A NEW HOME FOR ONE OF PALMA’S MOST LOVED YACHT PROVISIONERS the brands can be customised, and logos added. An important lesson Rita learned in her time aboard, is that a comfortable crew, is a happy crew, especially in the temperatures that we are experiencing this summer. This is why she has chosen these tried and tested brands. Also in stock are a range of nautical style linen dresses, and bags made from repurposed sails.

Ashore Marine support@ashoremarine.com Avenida Argentina 45, Palma (+34) 971 464 767 (+34) 637 138 405 Ashore Marine has moved.

The new face of the yacht provisioning company is located halfway up Avenida Argentina at number 45. The shop is bright and airy with a white tiled floor and whitewashed walls. Its cooling interior is the perfect antidote to the searing heat outside. Adorning the walls are industrial style wooden shelving, held up with exposed piping.

The minimalist approach allows the clothing and bags to do the talking.

When I met with Rita, owner of the 5-year old business, the

new shop had only been open for a week and was already busy.

Originally from Sao Paolo, a 21-year-old Rita was sent away to travel by her father and has never looked back. She remembers arriving in a very different Palma back then in 2001, with only a handful of marine companies operating and about thirty crew, on five boats in Club de Mar. She started out as Chief Stew on a 45-metre motor yacht where she learnt her trade with the same owner for seven years before moving across to STP. By 2013 she was ready to run her own business and Ashore Marine was born.

Run with husband Manolo, a fishmonger in Mercat de l’Olivar for 30 years, the couple wanted to offer boats a quality, bespoke

provisioning service covering food, drink, toiletries, berthing, bunkering, concierge, technical services & support, bedlinen and uniforms. Having the shopfront allows mum of 15-month-old Lassia to show off the uniforms and linen and enables clients to be able to try them on and view the various ranges. The quality of service ensure that clients return time and again and that word of mouth is strong for the company.

Rita wanted the offering to be different from the more typical crew brands on offer in the market. Currently in stock are Zhik, suppliers of Dongfeng the winning Volvo Ocean Race team; Gill skorts and shorts; Henri Lloyd polos and t-shirts; Sol’s organic wear, plus a range of affordable clothing perfect for day work. All

For Chief Stews looking to dress their boats, Ashore Marine is carrying the Italian range Linea Mare Linen. The bespoke linens are beautifully detailed and luxurious and will add finesse to any boat. Discover towels, bed linen and plush bathroom slippers. Everything to make guests feel loved.

The shop is open from 9:30am1:30pm and 5pm to 8pm in the Summer months, and 9am to 6pm in Winter. You can also visit their online store at www. ashoremarine.com. I highly recommend dropping in to see Rita to see what she can create for your team. You are guaranteed to leave with a smile, feeling like you are the most important person in the world.

SUNSEEKER LAUNCHES ‘PROJECT MENORCA’ MARINE PROTECTION SCHEME in 1993. However, the island still faces increased pressure from unregulated fishing, tourism and pollution, while the current marine protection scheme is proving ineffective.

Working closely with BLUE, a UK-based charity dedicated to creating marine reserves, the new partnership will establish a recognised model of conservation, supported by local partners on the island including the Menorca Preservation Fund.

UK builder teams up with The Blue Marine Foundation to focus on marine preservation on Balearic island.

The UK’s Sunseeker International has teamed up with The Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) charity to launch a marine conservation

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programme on the Balearic island of Menorca.

The campaign, entitled ‘Project Menorca’, will focus on the island’s marine environment.

Menorca was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO

Project Menorca will support local fisheries in creating a model of sustainable fishing, establish a network of ‘eco-moorings’ to preserve seagrass beds, protect marine reserves by removing plastics and ‘ghost’ fishing nets, distribute recyclable bags across the island and recruit on-water rangers for various marine monitoring programmes.

“We strive to be global leaders in all that we do and it’s important to us that we also do our part to help protect one of our most valuable resources, so that we – and future generations – can all continue to enjoy our precious time on the water,” says Sunseeker CEO Phil Popham.

“Our partnership with BLUE provides this focus and will lead to other projects worldwide.”

Sunseeker will also be supporting BLUE’s virtual Blue Marine Yacht Club (BMYC). Launched in 2012

by Prince Albert II of Monaco, the BYMC was formed to unite the global yachting community in a clear mission to protect our oceans.

Sunseeker fully endorses the BMYC and offers three levels of membership with all revenue raised going directly to supporting BLUE’s work in Menorca.

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TENSILE AWNINGS IN PALMA pooling. This approach has the additional benefit to designers and specifiers of deriving and understanding the loadings involved and accounting for them in the concept and production process.

Dolphin Covers www.dolphinsails.com/yachttensile-awnings/ Palma@dolphin-covers.com Tensile awnings.

Their design and use on yachts.

Custom awnings are now at the forefront of most yacht designs and are being incorporated into original design concepts at the design stage.

Features and benefits.

The important features and benefits that an awning should provide are sun protection,

stability, light weight and ease of use. A further, perhaps often overlooked benefit, is the cooling effect that an awning has on the yacht.

Sun protection.

An awning that provides good sun protection should consider the desired areas of use of the yacht, both from an owners and guest perspective but also from the crew point of view. It should not go un-noticed that simply protecting items such as the teak deck has a benefit, from a maintenance and ongoing cost point of view.

Dolphin Tensile Awnings are fully bespoke, and we encourage the client to be involved in the design from the start. We offer a variety of awning styles, from peaked foredeck awnings to multiple peaked or straight ridged over boom awnings. Mesh side panels can also be zipped onto the awnings which provide protection from low sun angles and increase privacy onboard the yacht whilst allowing the passage of cooling air.

Stability through design.

A stable awning, one that has minimal movement in wind, is a desirable addition to the yachts inventory. At Dolphin we adopt a scientific approach and specifically use 'form finding' software that helps ensure the most stable awning possible. (The software used is more typically found in mainstream structure design and was used to design the ‘Millennium dome’, amongst many others).

The result is an awning with tension distributed across the whole structure, no flapping and minimal chance of water

Typical windspeeds that awnings are designed for exceed 30 kts and higher windspeeds are possible. Our software enables wind load analysis and we can numerically and visually see the effects of the wind on the awning.

Light weight.

Another desirable feature that an awning should display is to be light weight. An awning that is light tends to be used. One that is heavy is difficult to use and more often remains in its bag!

Our specialist awning fabrics have high UV resistance, stretch recovery and perhaps most importantly are light weight.

Ease of use.

An awning should be quick to deploy and remove. Our awnings are the fastest to install and typically take just a few minutes.

A well-conceived awning should ideally require no framework and where possible utilise only the equipment that the yacht already possesses.

For more information and further examples of our awnings contact us.

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WILLIAMS TO RE-LAUNCH THE ICONIC TURBOJET 285 AND TURBOJET 325 relationship with BRP, Williams will fit the new Turbojets with the compact, yet powerful BRP Rotax ACE 903 engine. Delivering blistering performance and world-renowned reliability, the Turbojets will have the capability for watersports or blasting along the coastline to discover secluded sandy coves.

Williams Jet Tenders Lisa Norman (+44) 01425 472330 williams@mckennatownsend.com World premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 11-16 September 2018, Palais Des Festivals Williams Jet Tenders has revealed it will be re-launching two of its iconic Turbojet models at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and for the first time at the show, Williams will also be showcasing its brand new high-performance Sportjet model - Sportjet 435.

• Sales of new and used tenders • Full service & technical support • Collection and delivery

The leading jet tender specialist, who pride themselves on innovation and engineering, has re-developed the Turbojet 285 and Turbojet 325 ready for 2019.

Since their inception in 2005, the Turbojet 285 and Turbojet 325 have remained extremely popular with customers and although much has evolved over the years, the changes have been subtle.

A large focus in the redevelopment has been centred around the engine. Continuing to develop its successful

The redesign of the two new models has allowed Williams to modernise the design, with sharper and bolder lines throughout, better complementing the parent yachts the Turbojet is commonly fitted too. A new slash cut tube profile enhances not only the aesthetics but also improves handling.

Other details include reducing the total weight of the tender and modernising the design of the upholstery to move all guests onboard the parent yacht in a comfortable, dry fashion.

Commenting on the re-launch, Mathew Hornsby, Sales Director at Williams Jet Tenders, said: “The Turbojets quickly became the industry benchmark for the best in jet-propelled tenders and it’s important that they retain their status.

“Non-stop product development and innovative engineering are crucial to our business and

we always take on board our customers feedback. These enhancements have only reinforced the Turbojet as being the ultimate tender for versatility and fun.

“The new Turbojet 285 and Turbojet 325 offer expert sea-keeping ability and manoeuvrability, allowing owners to explore remote coastlines, as well as providing endless hours of watersports fun for the whole family. Above all, they embody our core purpose to provide effortless passenger transport and we hope our global audience enjoy our latest offering.”

As well as displaying the new remodels, Williams will also showcase the world premiere of its new Sportjet 435, which launched in April. Measuring in at 4.35 meters, the Sportjet 435 delivers high-performance and speed, but in a bigger package.

Designed to fit on yachts of 65ft+, it can seat up to seven people, providing a sociable layout that positions the helm at the centre of the boat, leaving a flexible seating arrangement to carry more passengers.

The new Turbojet 285, Turbojet 325 and Sportjet 435 will also be on display at Southampton Boat Show.

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NEW RANGE OF MOTOR YACHTS IN SPAIN

www.bluegamespain.com Sanlorenzo Spain www.sanlorenzospain.com info@sanlorenzospain.com Puerto Banus (Mainland) Muelle Benabola, Casa D Portal 3 Marbella 29660 Malaga, Spain (+34) 952 815 733 Puerto Portals (Mallorca) Benito Feijoo 2, Local 7, Edf. Mar de Portals, Calvia 07181 Mallorca, Spain (+34) 971 676 930 To change the way we experience and enjoy the sea, using open spaces, practical living, robust seaworthiness and innovative design. That’s what founder Luca Santella had in mind when coming up with the concept ten years ago. And still now, with new collaboration from Sanlorenzo SPA and leading superyacht

design firm Zuccon International, these values have been preserved during a complete redesign and refinement of the BLUEGAME range.

Debuting at Cannes this year, the all new BLUEGAME BG42 and BG62 will make their mark in exciting new ways. The BG42 is the entry model to the BLUEGAME range of Sport Utility Yachts. Despite her size, in only 12.98 meters the BG42 is able to concentrate all the key features of the range; open sunbathing and seating in exterior areas, a huge swim platform (ready to launch a 9’ tender) and a spacious interior with a separate master cabin.

The larger of the Bluegame Sport Utility range enriches in many different areas the smaller models features. With an 18.80 m (61’6”) LOA and 5,38 m (17’6”) beam BG62 was conceived from the desire to combine large

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comfortable areas with the traditional seaworthiness of all Bluegame, allowing its owner, with the help of the IPS joystick, total freedom without the need for crew.

In both models, a fast planning hull takes cues from the deep-v fishermans shape, making the yachts capable of facing the most severe sea conditions with maximum comfort and in total safety. Large and well protected sidewalks and a high enough bulwark to let the children run

around safely, with a protected helm position and hard top make the BLUEGAME models confident seakeeping vessels.

Sanlorenzo Spain are proudly committed to bringing BLUEGAME yachts to market in the Spanish mainland and the Balearics. As exclusive dealers in these regions, our team will be attending the Cannes Yachting Festival as well as Monaco Yacht Show to debut, demonstrate and discuss the new range.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS are on the boat, when they are actually sat sipping champagne by their pool.

The package also contains a ‘doll-house’ that can be manipulated and rotated to give a genuine sense of size and scale.

Additionally, a multi-floor plan of the yacht will be generated, making renovations or bedroom allocations easy. There is also the option for aerial drone footage whilst at sea to fully capitalise on marketing opportunities.

MATTERPORT IMAGING Lifted Imaging theteam@LiftedImaging.co.uk (+44) 7824467985 www.liftedimaging.co.uk Lifted Imaging – enabling clients to view, charter and buy yachts from the comfort of their own home.

Lifted Imaging is London’s first 3D virtual reality and aerial imaging specialist. It’s the brainchild of three British men: businessman, Niraj Gami; expert audio-visual engineer, Tobias Brent and British Airways 747 pilot of over 30 years, Peter Brent. The company offers businesses the opportunity to showcase their properties and without even leaving their sofa, office or even their country, thanks to Matterport technology and their licensed aerial drone work.

Having grown up around boats, and with an avid love of the sea, the three have decided to take their already successful business in the world of real estate and property development, into the ever-expanding world of Superyachts. Statistics show that the year 2017 was the largest year for new-build superyachts since 2009, with no sign of slowing down; charters are increasing, and resale is going through the roof. The Monaco Yacht Show is expecting record numbers of visitors and superyachts alike. Now is the time to get ahead of the game.

Superyacht guests and buyers are notoriously short on time and Lifted Imaging’s state of the art technology can solve this problem for clients in an instant.

No longer is it necessary to have them fly out in the early stages of

buying a yacht or sift through dull 2D images on a charter website, when a pair of high-tech 3D goggles can be flown in to them.

As well as the goggles, the walkthrough and its various elements can be viewed on a laptop, desktop or an ordinary smartphone. With Lifted Imaging’s offering you will not only be able to walk them on to the boat, but around the interior, into the play room to view all of the jet skis and toys, and then out on deck.

The visuals are so crisp and clear due to the 4K footage, that clients will genuinely feel as though they

In essence Lifted Imaging removes the first barriers to entry. Time short? Too much choice? Unable to visualise?

These no longer need to be issues. Lifted Imaging will give those that work with them the leading edge when it comes to chartering and selling superyachts.

For an example of a 3D walk through of SY Maegan carried out by the team please follow the link: https://my.matterport.com/ show/?m=udAq3kDwiRT The team will be available for meetings at the Monaco Yacht Show. Please contact them on the details above.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE We have a great offer which runs until the end of the month and should be of interest to any yacht currently in the market for VSAT. New VSAT customers can look forward to three months’ double bandwidth at no extra cost, if you sign up for a minimum 12-month contract before 30 September and have it installed before the end of year.

SUPER 4G news

STAY CONNECTED Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Winter sunshine As the season sails towards its final weeks in the Med, many yachts will be preparing to migrate to the Caribbean in search of some winter sun.

Wherever your cruising schedule takes you, excellent connectivity is a must for all on-board. This month I am therefore looking at the various services e3 offers to keep everybody on board happily connected with the things they love, be that family or their favourite Netflix box set.

With many yachts rarely straying too far offshore, it comes as little surprise that as much as 80% of yacht connectivity is accessed through 4G connections – as this reduces costs considerably when there’s data-hungry passengers and crew on board. This resulted in our BIG DATA Europe SIM being really well received in the Med this summer. And now, for those planning on wintering in the Caribbean, we are pleased to introduce two new services.

We are launching SUPER DATA, which provides you with more 4G LTE bandwidth for less cost across the US Mainland, Canada, Mexico, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.

It also includes service in the rest of the world, with no roaming charges, but with a speed reduction. The more data you use, the less you pay per GB and you can opt for as little as 50GB of data per month or up to 1TB. We’re also able to offer voice packages with international calls from just US$0.20 per minute and unlimited calls to the US, Canada and Mexico. The second service, that covers all the Caribbean islands, will be announced shortly. e3 is also shaking up the VoIP market with its unique service providing cost-effective voice calls over the internet using a handset. One of the downsides

of traditional VoIP is that quite often you end up losing your number which defeats the point of having a phone. That’s because VoIP services are traditionally linked to a VSAT contract, with service often suspended during a refit period or when you have to switch providers as you sail to a different region. Similarly, if your VoIP is linked to your 4G service then it won’t work once you sail too far offshore. e3’s VoIP service is very different indeed as we guarantee you will never have to change your number – because our service is totally independent of any provider. Another advantage is that as part of the e3 HYBRID solution, your VoIP service will seamlessly switch between terrestrial 4G service and your VSAT service without you having to do anything.

You’ve got mail Sending emails is something we all take for granted, but what we rarely think about is just how secure and private your email server is. Step forward e3 mail.

This is a complete worry-free solution that keeps you up to date on all your emails, while onboard or away from your yacht.

All emails are centrally managed, with data stored locally to save bandwidth. You can use your own domain or get a new one, and even give every one of the crew their own professional email address. And with our advanced threat protection, together with anti-spam and anti-phishing technologies, we make sure that you only get the messages you want - and that your emails are not going to bring anything nasty on board.

TV on Demand I’ve written extensively about our ground-breaking Broadband on Demand service and I’m very excited to say that in time for Monaco we will have a complementary TV service to go with it. It’s another big step forward in the delivery of TV services as it will mean you can get to watch just what you want, when you want it, wherever you are. And you only pay for the bandwidth that you actually use.

Watch this space.

Monaco preview At the end of this month we shall be making our way to the glamorous Principality of Monaco for the Monaco International Yacht Show 2018. e3 will be hosting a stand at the show and we are delighted to welcome our partners Speedcast and Kymeta.

It really is a unique event and a great opportunity for our team to catch up with customers, friends, media and whoever else we bump into.

Following successful trials, we are very excited to be launching the Kymeta PLUS combiner and SELECT discriminator at the show, which brings to commercial reality the Kymeta multi-panel

solution offering truly global connectivity for superyachts.

We’re also showcasing a range of new tech including the e3 HYBRID app which offers our customers effortless control and management of connectivity from an iPad and a range of new airtime and panel mounting options.

We always like to throw a good party and we will be hosting a very special VIP, invite only event, on board the stunning White Rose of Drachs – so keep your eyes peeled for your invite. You will find e3 at Booth QS94 Darse Sud, so please drop by for a chat and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you.

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ENVIRONMENTALIST RESPONSIBILITY IN YACHTING yachting. To participate, please go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ Environment_Yachting

Carey Secrett Marketing & Development Manager Professional Yachting Association +33 (0) 4 93 34 91 16 www.pya.org Historically, the Yachting Industry has not been known for its environmentally conscious ways.

As an industry that generates a huge carbon footprint and vast amounts of needless waste, on the whole, yachting is lagging way behind other sectors in the sustainability stakes.

Finally, the world is beginning to take more notice of protecting the environment, cutting down our plastic use and reducing CO2 emissions.

If all of us in yachting can incorporate small changes into our day to day lives, we too can start to make positive change for the environment.

I have put together some of my ideas of how yacht crew can help be more environmentally aware – please do contact me with your own suggestions and let’s build momentum for the #environmentalisminyachting movement! The PYA will help where we can to increase environmental awareness within the industry and change attitudes amongst crew and owners.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Contribute to Research • The PYA has just launched a survey looking at attitudes towards the environment in the yachting industry. We would welcome your input regarding environmental behaviour on-board, eco-initiatives for the industry, disposal facilities in different yachting ports, as well as your ideas of ways in which we can all help to reduce environmental damage within the realms of your job on-board.

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• The OBSenMER app allows you record any sightings of sea life that you come across in the Mediterranean. Cetaceans, rays, sharks, pelagic fish, turtles and jellyfish are all species groups studied by the program. The app is in French but the data recording is pretty straight forward with a database of pictures included. Contributing sightings allows the research team to build a picture of the state of our seas through their biodiversity.

Get Involved • Join environmentally conscious Facebook Groups in the yachting industry for updates on fundraisers, beach-clean events and other positive actions. A few to consider are: - @yachtcrewenvironmental society (Barcelona group organising regular beach-clean ups) - @ecocrew.me (Raising environmental awareness throughout the super yacht industry) @ecomerassociation (Promoting respect for our oceans) - @y.coclearwater (Committed to reducing the impact of yacht operations) - @AsociacionOndine (Balearic Islands Marine Conservation) - @missionocean06 (Plastic pollution workshops and research projects for ocean health) • Organise or get involved with eco initiatives with other crew, such as beach clean-ups, debris removal scuba dives etc.

• Talk to the port you are in if you are concerned about the lack of recycling and disposal facilities. Whilst they may not listen to a lone voice requesting more recycling facilities, if crew from a group of yachts continue to express their dissatisfaction, eventually they will begin to listen and take action.

Reduce Your Environmental Footprint On-Board • Be environmentally conscious in your day-to-day life on-board – little things such as not leaving your cabin without switching off lights/ appliances can all help to make a difference.

• Never throw cigarette butts out to sea.

• Use biocide-free anti-fouling paint.

• Encourage recycling on-board for the crew and guests.

• Only anchor on sand and in authorized areas. Be sure that you do not anchor where there is sea grass. You can use the app Donia to check the type of seabed beneath your vessel.

• Consider switching some of your on-board detergents and other products to oceanfriendly versions. For example, baking soda and vinegar are non-toxic and can work wonders for cleaning instead of using hazardous chemicals.

• Stop providing plastic straws for guests – if they do require straws for their drinks, consider bamboo or other plastic-free alternatives.

• Where possible, cruise at lower speeds to ensure reduced fuel consumption.

• When visiting different ports, don’t be tempted to buy items that have harmed marine populations or fragile reefs.

Avoid purchasing coral jewellery, tortoise shell clips, sharks teeth etc.

• Invest in re-usable water bottles for crew and guests to avoid unnecessary plastic waste.

• If you see non-disposable rubbish in the sea, remove it when it is possible for you to do so.

• Make sure you use appropriate products to break down hazardous hydrocarbons such as bilge substance. Never use common detergents or dish soap to make a fuel spill disappear as it breaks into smaller droplets, making the spill harder to clean up and more toxic to marine life.

• Use mooring buoys rather than anchors whenever possible.

• Make sure that anchors are clean as soon as hauled up on deck to prevent the spread of invasive species when dropping them in another spot.

Reduce the Environmental Footprint During Build or Refit Obviously certain amendments on-board are subject to budget.

However there are many changes that can be made during build or refit which will help reduce the yacht’s effect on the environment.

• Use refits as an opportunity to update your yacht with the latest sustainable technologies.

• Apply renewable energy applications (solar, wind, water) for battery recharge and to support navigation, refrigeration and lights equipment.

• Use electric motors which convert battery power into propulsion.

• Install a Hybrid Engine (diesel/ electric or diesel/wind).

• Consider fitting trim tabs to the vessel to reduce drag and allow the boat to plane at a lower rpm.

• Ensure routine hull and engine maintenance and regular checks for leakage.

• If possible, change systems to low-flow showerheads and faucets to save water.

• Do what you would do on land at sea-invest in LED lights and other energy efficient appliances to reduce fuel consumption.

• Install low energy consumption equipment.

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AIGUA SEA SCHOOL, A PARTNER OF THE PYA yachting industry is invaluable, representing the interests of professional yacht crew around the world with members in over 90 countries.

Aigua Sea School (+34) 871 230 373 training@aiguaseaschool.com www.aiguaseaschool.com The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) role in the

Representing the whole industry, from yacht crew to crew agents and training providers to brokers, the organisation, founded in 1991, enjoys a positive working relationship with the MCA and had made great strides in securing an easier route for members to reach the higher levels within the MCA training levels; providing impartial and accurate advice, ensuring quality management throughout

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training, creation of the GUEST programme, provision of the Training Record Book free of charge and representation worldwide protecting the rights of all persons working within the industry.

At Aigua Sea School, we are proud to announce our partnership with the PYA, to represent its services, and provide support to professional mariners throughout the Balearics.

One of the many services offered by the PYA is verification of sea time on behalf of the MCA. Using an established, and meticulous, check system the MCA will allow submissions from a PYA

September. There are some great incentives too and many will change monthly.

Aigua Sea School was established in 2006 to provide first class training services as a recognised centre of the Royal Yachting Association. From our base in Palma we build relationships with our students to ensure we care for their yachting career, or their recreational boating needs, from the first contact by email or phone.

Aigua Sea School (+34) 871 230 373 training@aiguaseaschool.com www.aiguaseaschool.com It’s here, it’s finally here! This project has been on our list of things to do for ages and now it’s arrived, well, you can imagine we’re pretty chuffed about it.

The Aigua Plus card is our initiative to provide Aigua Sea School students more benefits during their training and beyond.

Aigua Sea School has carefully selected a range of companies

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based in Mallorca (and yes, we will be extending as we have already linked to a restaurant in Antigua) that provide services to the yachting community, and companies who would like to welcome the yachting community through their doors.

Services range from clothing to bars, restaurants to hotels, yacht equipment to scooter rental and boat charter. The companies we have been working with are as enthused as we are and are ready to welcome all Aigua Plus card holders from our launch date, 1st

Our initiative to provide additional benefits to all who train with us, past, present and future, is a further demonstration of our commitment to student support and is the latest in a long series of initiatives we have developed over the years, for example our free-of-charge navigation theory classes that have been running for over ten years!

We will be keeping our website fully up to date with the latest offers and bonuses provided by the A+ suppliers; you’ll find details of all partnerships in the ‘about us’ section of our website www.aiguaseaschool.com plus

regional office without the need for additional documentation.

It’s a stamp of approval and an application can be sent off without worry, as without verification the MCA confirmed that an application may be subject to significant delays.

The PYA website provides a wealth of information including templates for sea service testimonials and how the organisation acts on your behalf.

Aigua Sea School will be making a further announcement as to how our partnership with the PYA will benefit you; in the meantime do not hesitate to visit our school office for further information.

we’ll be promoting the exclusive deals using our Facebook page.

To apply for your Aigua Plus Card, visit our website, click on the ‘about us’ section from the top menu, you’ll find the Aigua Plus card link there and you’ll see some of the companies already involved. The application form is at the bottom of the page.

The Aigua Plus card is, of course, free of charge to all Aigua students, all we need from you is to sign up, provide a passport sized photograph and we’ll prepare the card for you. We do have a photograph machine in the office, so we can take your photo on site. Then use it! The companies associated with the card are thrilled to be a part of this growing community so do take advantage of the offers and discounts associated with your membership.

If you would like to become an A+ Partner please do get in touch with us and we’ll talk you through it, sign you up, discuss your incentives and boom, you’ll be part of a terrific growing community.

INTRODUCING THE NEW AIGUA PLUS CARD Bringing deals and discounts to all Aigua Sea School students past, present, and future, through the support of local businesses and service providers to the yachting industry and recreational boaters.

From clothing to bars, restaurants to hotels, yacht equipment to scooter rental and boat charter, Aigua Plus card holders will be warmly welcomed as part of a growing community.

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PARTNERSHIP - PROFESSIONAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION &THE INTERNATIONAL SUPERYACHT SOCIETY

press@superyachtsociety.org marketing@pya.org The International Superyacht Society proudly announces a strategic partnership with the Professional Yachting Association.

The PYA is a non-profit association which was founded in 1991, and exists primarily to represent the interests of professional yacht crew. The association has members from nearly 90 countries around the

world and helps its members by verifying their sea service, and by providing accurate, unbiased advice on certification, training, welfare, and regulations. It represents the yachting industry at administrative level, working to ensure that the voice of its members is heard. It is committed to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism in the yachting industry, and audits training providers to ensure that standards are being met.

The PYA is the ONLY organisation committed to helping professional yacht crew in this way.

Full members of the PYA can now benefit from complimentary membership of the International Superyacht Society. To sign up, visit www.pya.org and under the Membership Benefits select ‘Complimentary Membership of

ISS’, where there is a link to apply.

PYA’s partnership with the Society advances the goal to further develop the industry’s highest standards with the mutual focus on mentoring, education and career direction that will enhance overall professionalism of people ashore and afloat. The partnership, will also bring other mutual objectives related to regulations to a higher success rate.

the industry is better off for PYA’s existence. The Society’s partnership with the Professional Yachting Association will bring tangible results due to practical collaboration between both associations, including the efforts of our respective Working Groups on education advancement and our mutual determination for common-sense regulatory solutions.”

“Twenty-five years ago, a small number of captains founded the PYA. The industry has since witnessed all of the good things PYA has achieved and how the association has maintained its forward leaning approach.” said captain AJ Anderson, CEO of Wright Maritime and current president of the International Superyacht Society, who goes on to say “The fact is there is substantial evidence that

Carey Secrett, Marketing and Development Manager of the PYA says, “The PYA is pleased to be able to offer an additional benefit to our members in the form of complimentary ISS membership.

As the voice of professional yacht crew, the PYA is committed to reaching out to crew for their opinions and presenting these to authorities. Our partnership with ISS will further this cause.

This will now give us a platform to work together on a wide range of issues in the yachting industry.”

benefits and advantages of their produce directly to chefs who are cooking every day and searching for the best produce to work with.

with Pipers Farm will raise the bar that bit higher for everyone and that is what this industry is all about - being better than the best”, claims Colin.

Thus, it is not only a win-win collaboration for both companies, but chefs are a third winning party also - they are after all an equally important player in the game of meat provisioning.

Evolution and Pipers Farm are now working together in order to guarantee yet another exquisite experience to superyachts, starting from now.

EVOLUTION YACHT AGENTS + PIPERS FARM

Evolution Yacht Agents info@evolutionagents.com (+34) 93 225 45 45 Evolution Yacht Agents and Pipers Farm have signed an exclusive agreement to go beyond expectations for the most demanding meat lovers on-board.

Who is who?

Pipers Farm is a British meat supplier producing awardwinning cuts sustainably, in harmony with nature and in line with the Slow Food movement which strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourages farming characteristics in balance with the local ecosystem. The Pipers Farm mission is based on the deep-rooted beliefs of smallscale mixed farming with ethical producers who they know and trust. Their meat has been recognized for its exceptional

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quality and commitment to welfare.

Evolution Yacht Agents is a registered yacht agent offering a comprehensive and bespoke service to superyachts in all major Spanish ports. They provide an in-depth knowledge of the local superyacht market as well as the Spanish navigational and customs regulations. Their extensive network of contacts, great expertise and wide range inhouse resources make them the #1 yacht agent to choose when entering Spanish waters.

Why is this partnership important to superyachts?

Evolution is the official superyacht supplier for Pipers Farm in the Spanish superyacht industry.

This excitement collaboration enables Evolution to deliver Pipers Farm’s unbeatable meat products to all superyachts visiting Spanish waters, which in turn allows chefs to present the best quality and healthiest meat to their guests, owners and crew.

Evolution’s dominance in the Spanish superyacht community, provides Pipers Farm with a platform upon which they can ‘spread the word’ about the

Colin Clark, Head of Provisioning Department at Evolution, is excited about this special collaboration. “After more than 10 years working with chefs, we know exactly the level of expectations of our customers and we have to meet their needs every time. This collaboration

Order Pipers Farm meat through Evolution Yacht Agents by contacting info@evolutionagents. com or calling +34 93 225 45 45.

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LOTS OF YACHTS ON SHOW, BUT CAN WE OFFER THE BEST EXPERIENCE?

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/ invisiblecrewyachting This month we'll see 78 (!) 20m to 30m yachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival, a dozen Pocket Superyacht brands at the Southampton Boat Show and even the Monaco Yacht Show, traditionally a super- and mega yacht show, will host a handful of -100ft luxury yacht brands. More and more, these 50ft to 100ft luxury yachts are

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boasting features that were previously only available on super yachts. Large glass panels in the hull, folding hull panels providing balconies for master cabins, enormous garages to house serious tenders and large collections of toys... These yachts offer more than just sailing. So naturally, these owners expect their crews to offer more than just sailing too. But what exactly is it that they require and who's going to offer it? Yacht builders are investing huge amounts of time and money in their designers and engineers to come up with solutions to make the owners experience a spectacular one. Meanwhile, everybody who is familiar with this industry knows that an owner or guest experience is -at least- equally dependent on the quality of the crew.

• Where are we going to find the crews to man these yachts to the expected standards?

• Where can crew learn how to meet those expected standards, or even learn what those standards are?

• If we can't meet these new owners expectations, how can we expect them to stay, further invest in our industry and step up to bigger yachts?

• What is it that the sales people on the aforementioned yacht shows will tell prospective owners?

• Will they warn them for the pitfalls associated with employing permanent crew?

• How easy is it for ambitious aspiring crew to start and grow in this industry?

• How easy is it for inexperienced owners to find the right crew?

• Do we have the experience available to offer great experiences?

At Invisible Crew we are so closely involved with crew operations on Pocket Superyachts that these questions are constantly on our agenda. Over the past 8 years we have continuously worked towards solutions. We're about to make a quantum leap forwards!

At the end of this month we will have our online course "How to (find) work on pocket

Superyachts" available for new entries. We have worked with 4 "pilot students" over the last 12 months to teach them everything there is to know about running a Pocket Superyacht. We have tested the quality of the content and how the students absorb and implement it and now it's ready for publication!

In a second phase we will provide a full training for Stew / Cooks to perform their challenging jobs on board -100ft luxury yachts.

We hope that creating Pocket Superyacht experts will improve the ownership experience in the entry level segment of the crewed yachts industry.

Additionally we are brainstorming about creating a crash course for owners on everything they need to know when owning a crewed yacht.

If you want to know more about our course, or if you have valuable ideas or opinions, we welcome them via our Facebook page: www.facebook. com/invisiblecrewyachting or Instagram @invisiblecrew

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GUEST SERVICE – THE FRONT LINE deficiencies to magically disappear. Industry leaders like Peter Vogel of Luxury Hospitality Management and Josephine Ive of Magnums Butlers (and former Butler to the Queen Mother) can be “in their ear” at a moment’s notice. The Knowledge Center is an unparalleled collaboration of first-rate expert knowledge, and it’s all available with a few clicks on the iPad. Jodie Clarke Superyacht Operating Systems app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com It takes a whole crew to efficiently care for guests, but the service team is center stage morning, noon and night, doing their best to impress.

Wealthy guests from around the globe have experienced the finest of everything and naturally expect nothing less while aboard a Superyacht. One difference is that high-end restaurants and hotels have the luxury of hiring many individuals, each of whom specialises in a particular area.

On a yacht, the team needs to be multi-skilled while still meeting (or exceeding) the same level of performance.

Most service crew members have special areas of interest and therefore great skillsets in particular areas… and weaknesses in others. Some love mixing exotic cocktails, others prefer creating perfectly set, gorgeous tables and yet others are passionate baristas. Having never been a coffee drinker myself, I’m about as un-barista as you can get—I literally feared exotic coffee requests. It’s quite possible that my Purser ‘promotion’ was actually a desperate attempt to remove me from the floor so the guests could get a decent cappuccino!

Fortunately for superyacht guests around the world, the Luxe SOP System & Knowledge Centre provides crew with tools that enable their knowledge

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Superyacht Operating Systems and the G.U.E.S.T. program contribute to reference materials and standard operating procedure templates for all facets of superyacht service.

The G.U.E.S.T program’s Styles of Service and Service Culture modules provide crew with detailed information about the expectations of guests from the various origins we frequently experience as charter guests.

Peter Vogel provides thorough explanations on tablewear, setup and execution of service and Josphine Ive covers etiquette.

The Mixology section features 100 top shelf cocktail recipes to cover the basics and an assortment of seasonal creations from our mixologist, who travels the globe creating cocktails to please her 77k Instagram followers. Jonathan Pogash, editor of Mr Boston Official Bartender’s Guide, provides Mixology Techniques, and we include all of Seedlip’s exotic mocktail recipes to keep nondrinkers feeling special.

Wine knowledge and service comes via Onshore Cellars and Master of Wine Rod Smith, providing users with excellent reference material for all their oenological needs, including Iconic (an insight into the wines from the top 100 producers worldwide).

Barista & Hot Beverages has everything you need to know about coffee, including 10 Steps from Seed to Cup, Coffee Roast Guide, instructions on how to store and brew as well as my

personal favorite: the Espresso & Coffee Ratio Infographic, which provides precise measurements for every variation.

Our cigar expert, Paola Paolilo, is the first female Master of Havana Cigars and part of a very small and elite group of cigar professionals with the highest level of expertise in the field.

She has run some of London’s premier luxury cigar lounges including Corinthia Hotel, No. Ten Manchester Street, The Hari Hotel and The Club at Four Seasons and has been featured in some of the world’s most influential publications.

Let’s not forget that our service crew are also required to descale the coffee machines, detail the

dishwasher and expertly manage red wine spills on expensive white carpet. Luxe wouldn’t be a complete solution if it didn’t address all of this and much more. You can read more about that in my “Empower Your Interior Crew” article in the June edition of The Islander.

The service team is the “face” of the superyacht, and there’s no hiding it if the quality isn’t there. Whether it’s 3am after a long day and the guests are still partying, or it’s 6am at the start of a long day and a guest wants a café cortado, you want your team relaxed and confident, with a friendly smile for the well-paying customers. It’s a rare tool that can help offer that so comprehensively.

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MOBILE CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY FOR SUPER YACHTS Jason Robertson (+44) 7944 616 579 jason@robertsonetos.com Blink and you’ve missed it!

Cellular connectivity has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years and none more so than in the yachting industry!

This ‘always on’ and connected world we live in is the reason super yacht owners spend tens, if not hundreds of thousands per year on VSAT (satellite) internet connectivity. In an effort to reduce running costs owners and management are keen to look into alternative internet means other than VSAT. The only viable alternative is to use cellular connectivity such as 4G, LTE or the new LTEA (advanced connectivity, currently available in Monaco). Many yachts spend much of their cruising and operational time in and near coastal waters which makes perfect sense for them use cellular connectivity.

Some important factors to consider when using cellular connectivity is that it is throttled per device. If you have a cellular modem onboard it will be treated as one client from the cellular operator’s point of view. If you have 10, 20 or 100 devices going through the modem, each device will be getting a slice of the overall 4G / LTE cellular connectivity available to the modem. To get around

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this limitation you could install multiple cellular modems, each in turn capable of having multiple sim cards, which are then fused/ aggregated together to provide you with more bandwidth. Using multiple sim cards from different mobile providers is a very smart strategic move as not all providers provide the same level of service, depending on your location. With multiple cellular modems it gets a little more complicated as you would need more antennas on the mast and also have technical skills or crew onboard to manage and maintain the equipment.

Range and signal strength are another important factors, as the further away you are from the tower the weaker your signal strength will be, resulting in slower data speeds. Tower operator is another important factor! Tower operators provide bandwidth priority to its customers and clients. If you are roaming you may not receive the

higher bandwidth speeds that are reachable by local clients registered with the tower operator.

The types of antenna’s and cabling used are very important in achieving the best results. Do they cover the full signal range of your cellular provider? Do they cover all frequency bands and regions? Do your cellular modems work in different regions like the US, Europe or Asian markets?

VPN (virtual private networking) and session continuity with multiple sim cards can be realized by installing a VPN-concentrator which would be located in a datacenter of your choice. Load balancing with session continuity of secure sessions without breakoff with a switching WWAN connection can be achieved with a specially designed solution called “OLA” (open link aggregation), which needs a router to act as VPN concentrator

for the complex algorithms of session handling between multiple WWANs. One of the key benefits of having your own VPN concentrator installed is the assurance that all internet traffic going through your cellular modem is encrypted. Another key benefit of a VPN concentrator is the flexibility of the location where you’d like your internet traffic to break out. For example if you tend to watch a lot of TV on the BBC iPlayer or Sky Go app you could install a VPN concentrator in a UK data centre and have all your cellular traffic encrypted to breakout in the UK, the US, or any other region around the world.

Higher data speeds, greater reliability and reduced costs are the main factors contributing to the exponential growth of this trend.

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THINKING OF LEAVING YACHTING?

Karen Passman Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com How often have you thought “what next”? Did you join the industry for a few years and now some 10 or so years later you are asking yourself what lies ahead?

“Rotation!” I hear you cry; great if you can get it. Many of the roles on board are still limited to 5 on 1 off rotation – not exactly what you had in mind as you watch the engineers disappear after just 10 weeks on board to enjoy their next 10 week break.

Comparing the Superyacht sector with that of the merchant sector, there are some notable differences. Firstly, as long as you can afford the time off, you can find a way of being employed that provides you with the rotation you would like. Many merchant seafarers are employed through

recruitment agencies for one contract at a time, so rather than being permanently employed by a vessel or company, they take one “rotation” or job at a time. In addition, within the merchant sector there are natural progressions from ship to shore, with many ex-seafarers finding themselves in shore side roles such as operations manager, surveyor and fleet manager.

Salaries are also comparable to those the seafarers would have been earning at sea.

As Superyacht crew, in preparing for the future it is key that you forward plan and allow yourself as much time as is needed to be in the right place, with the right knowledge, qualifications and funds to take that next step.

Most important is defining what the future looks like for you. Is it a business venture, a life of retirement, or perhaps a larger yacht or different role aboard, with a greater likelihood of rotation?

We often hear of those good luck stories where a Chief Stew just about ready to leave the industry is asked to come ashore

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and take on the new role of PA for the boss, or the Captain that is asked to take on the ten year renovation project for the Boss’ mansion. But, in reality, these perfect transitions to a shore-based life are few and far between. If you were a gambling man, you probably wouldn’t place your month’s salary on it happening to you any time soon!

Have you ever heard the expression “Failing to plan is planning to fail”? In order to ensure your future beyond yachting, you need to start making your plans now.

If you need help working out which direction to look in, our coaches are well versed in supporting people to define their strengths, talents and goals. In working towards your future, you need to have a clearly defined destination that you know is right for you and in which you believe 100%. Anything less and it is unlikely to work out for you.

I recently met a Captain who

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would create a plan with each of his crew which involved them investing in property, so that within 15 years of being in the industry they were in a financial position to retire if they wished to. That certainly makes returning to shore a much easier decision to make when the time comes.

It can be hard to keep on track, but regularly reviewing your goals can help keep you focused. Twice a year is a good starting point, with more frequent check-ins as you approach your departure day. As well as these regular reviews, stay flexible and open to new possibilities. You never know when the most amazing opportunity will appear!

Impact Crew is here to support you in your current and future roles, on board or ashore.

We have a team of highly experienced coaches who can work with you over the phone, Skype or in person, with complete confidentiality. Take a moment out to create the future you dare dream for.

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Bluewater is an international, full service brokerage company specialising in sales, charter, management, crew training and crew placement.

July has continued to see a lot of activity and the yachting industry has not taken a pause for summer thus far. A fall in the number of vessels that had seen a reduction in asking price was expected. July 2017 was an unusually low number, but July 2018 is very much inline with historical numbers.

10% of the vessels reduced in asking price have been on the market for less than 6 months and we will continue to monitor this over the coming months. Looking below at the vessels sold globally in July, the sales data is very encouraging, particularly after an unusually low June. July 2017 and 2018 have been the best July data in the last ten years.

Examining the relationship between vessels sold and reductions in asking prices prior to completion, 15% of completions had been reduced in the past 6 months (down from 40% in June), which is very positive news. Only a third of completions had been reduced in price in the last year. The USA proportion has fallen slightly to 39%, down from 41% in June. 13% of total completions were sailing vessels and all were less than 34m in length. The chart below shows the new entrants to the brokerage market.

A fall in the number was expected, but this is one of the lowest Julys seen since I have been keeping records. Again, hidden within the data is the fact that the USA accounted for over 60% of these new entrants and breaking down that data yet further, 75% of these were less than 30m in length. Sailing vessels were 14% of the new entrants with all under 35m and sail versus power remains stable at 14.6% of the total market. I would expect the number of new entrants to increase over the coming months, again, due to the end of the Med. season and the start of the primary boatshows on both sides of the Atlantic. On that note and in something of a surprise, the Ft. Lauderdale show is almost fully subscribed in the 40-50m bracket. The Med. charter season concludes in a month and 2018 has been arguably the best since 2008. In the 30-45m motor vessel segment, there are 255 vessels available in the West Mediterranean, and the figure with no bookings (including owner use), is improved again from this time last month at 3.5% (5% in June). I had expected this number to increase in July after such good data in June, but this shows beyond any doubt how robust charter has been this year. We have found zero availability for some dates within our fleet during August.

All figures are given in good faith, but Bluewater Yachting and The Islander take no responsibility for any error.

Hidden away within the numbers is the fact that the USA accounted for over 55% of the total number of price reductions (up from 42% in June) and this also directly contributed to the relatively large proportion of 20-30m vessels reduced in price on the month. Nine sailing vessels were reduced in asking price (19% of the total) and all were less than 33m in length. Looking at the total market of vessels that have been reduced at one time or another since being offered for sale in the chart below, there has been a small reduction. Again, this is not a surprise, but I would expect the number to increase as we head into the main selling season that starts in September.

MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS

BENETEAU REPORTS ROBUST GROWTH IN BOAT SALES for this financial year.

Strong boat orders from Europe and fleet demand drove 7% revenue growth for the French builder’s first nine months (at constant exchange rates)

to decline sharply, down 40% compared to the first nine months last year.

For the nine months ending 31 May, Groupe Bénéteau has reported revenues for its Boat Division of €722.9 million, up 4% compared to the same period last year or 6.9% at constant exchange rates. Boat sales for the third quarter were up 3.1% at constant exchange rates.

Based on the order book as of 30 June, the Boat Division is targeting full-year revenue growth of 7% to 8% (at constant exchange rates). Although the builder says these results continue to outpace the rest of the market, the forecast is down slightly from previous projections of 8-10% growth for 2017-18 boat revenues.

The company said results have been supported by positive sales trends in Europe along with brisk fleet orders. Markets in North America, Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world also made positive contributions to revenues, while sales to South America continued

Bénéteau outlined several developments imposing downward pressure on boat revenues, including softening of the large motoryacht segment (above 60 feet) where sales are expected to be off approximately €20 million from initial targets

The recent imposition of retaliatory tariffs on US boats exported to Canada and Europe are also expected to somewhat weigh on Bénéteau’s results by about €4-5 million for the current financial year, ending 31 August.

Extrapolating the builder’s projection for the last quarter of the year across a full 12 months, IBI estimates the trade war could have a minimum impact of €20 million on next year’s revenues if the tariffs – 25% for boats going to Europe and 10% for Canada – persist over that period.

At the same time, Bénéteau says it has already taken actions over the past three years for the four powerboat brands produced in America which will help offset the fallout from retaliatory tariffs on exports, including new product development, dealer expansion and market share growth within the US. In terms of product trends, the company reported that the outboard motorboat segment continues to deliver robust sales, while the 30-60-foot inboard segment together with multihull sailboats are both performing well. In addition, Bénéteau has added four new models

The acquisition of Blohm+Voss La Ciotat allows MB92 to merge their activities in La Ciotat with Compositeworks SAS, integrating all existing employees into the new structure. The existing offices and facilities, including the 200m dry dock, will also remain under the management of the newly formed organization.

Headquartered in Barcelona, MB92 will oversee the merger and rebranding process, phasing out the Blohm+Voss La Ciotat brand by the end of September 2018.

MB 92 TAKEOVER Following approval from La Ciotat Shipyards (SEMIDEP), Marina Barcelona 92 (MB92) announced today that they have acquired the remaining 51% stake in Blohm+Voss La Ciotat, part of the Lürssen Group.

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MB92 confirm their commitment to a long-standing working relationship with the Lürssen Group, with agreements extending to all facilities within the MB92 Group, offering mutual support and added value for clients.

MB92 are committed to the development of La Ciotat as a key hub in the Mediterranean in line with their strategy to grow, improve and provide the best superyacht refit and repair services in the region by combining resources, expertise and experience. MB92 also hopes to be the major user of the 4000t

to the group's line up with the acquisition on 9 July of Sloveniabased Seascape – producing small, towable, performance sailboats 4.3-8 meters in length targeted to novices and younger enthusiasts.

The builder also noted that boat deliveries originally scheduled for the 3rd quarter have been deferred to the final quarter of the year while the company completed efforts to recruit 500 new permanent staff and ramp up new production capacity. The Group has also announced a decision to close down operations of CNB Pro, which built workboats, and will redirect the facility’s labour and production resources to the multihull business.

With a positive contribution from the Housing Division (which accounts for 15% of total Group revenues), Bénéteau as a whole is projecting both revenue and income growth (from continuing operations) of between +7% and +8%. Consolidated revenues across the Group reached €1.21 billion for fiscal 2016-17, with net income of €60 million. Boat revenues exceeded €1 billion for the first time over the same period, with production of more than 9,000 units.

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OCEAN CLEANUP MOVES TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION

This year’s METSTRADE show will feature a Sustainability panel discussion entitled, ‘towards cleaner, healthier oceans and waterways.’ Our assembled experts will be exploring how marinas, yacht clubs, sailing organisations and some creative individual projects are contributing to environmental sustainability and ocean conservation, for the benefit of the Leisure Marine Industry and future generations.

The panel will be joined by Lonneke Holierhoek the COO of the Ocean Cleanup, a concept first envisioned and inspired back in 2013 by Dutch teenager (at the time) Boyan Slat, who now heads up the entire project as Founder and Chief Executive. Nowadays the team consists of more than 70 engineers, researchers, scientists and computational modelers, all working daily with a clear objective; to rid the world's oceans of plastic.

Final design parameters of the World’s first Ocean Cleanup are revealed.

The project team are now busy in Alameda on the US West Coast, making system No 001 ready to tow 1200 nautical miles out into the Pacific, to an area which has become known as the Great Garbage Patch, situated between California and Hawaii. But first, a live rehearsal will take place during the next few weeks, when the entire rig will be towed 240 miles offshore, and launched into operational configuration for the first time, in order to fully and finally test every aspect of the structure.

Meanwhile Boyan Slat himself has presented a very detailed analysis of the final design which he freely admits, has

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continuously evolved based on extensive testing, received experience, and lots of creative, constructive brain storming by his dedicated and diversely disciplined colleagues.

As recently as the middle of last year, the design parameters had already been changed in order to more closely follow the way that plastic debris actually behaves when floating in the sea, and to produce a more durable configuration; one which would not have to withstand the full force of currents and winds.

The plan was to deploy a fleet of many smaller, free-floating systems slowed down by sea anchors, instead of having one massive cleanup system fixed to the seabed, which was the original design brief. The sea anchors would slow down the system’s movement relative to the plastic, with the speed difference enabling a more efficient collection of floating debris.

A new study in wave intelligence.

The system that is now being constructed has been modified again prior to full implementation, and Slat explained the fundamental difference, together with the reasons behind it.

Previous modelling of the system was based on the need to compensate for large wave action, but the engineers studying the real-life effects found that there was a tendency for smaller waves to have a subtle, but significant effect on the collection boom when deployed with sea anchors. In essence, this meant that it was possible in certain sea conditions, for the Cleanup System to move faster than the

plastic debris, which then drifted outside of the intended collection area.

The system now being deployed has been modified to use an underwater skirt as a kind of sea drogue, which is more reactive to subtle changes in wind and wave conditions. The skirt extends to 3 metres below the surface in the middle of the boom, and is designed in such a way that it is naturally bent into a crescent shape by the wave force. It will always move faster than the plastic, and automatically adjusts its positioning according to sea conditions, thus ensuring reliable collection of the plastic.

The Ocean Cleanup floating systems are designed to capture plastics ranging from small pieces just millimetres in size, up to large debris, including massive discarded fishing nets (ghost nets), which can be tens of metres wide.

Models show that a full-scale cleanup system roll-out (a fleet of approximately 60 systems) could clean 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in just five years.

Environmentally friendly and considerate of ocean inhabitants.

Of course, there will be concerns that the system may trap fish and sea creatures, but from the very start of the project, protection of sea life has been a primary consideration. After all, the

baseline from which this initiative has sprung, sees hundreds of thousands of whales, seals, turtles and sea birds die every year, from entanglement and ingestion of ocean plastic.

The latest design will move slowly enough for creatures to swim away, and even organisms that do not have self-movement will be directed underneath the skirt by the downward tidal flow, whilst plastic will stay closer to the surface and get collected. Also, no nets are involved which could entrap fish.

The system is also energy neutral using the natural forces of the ocean, and does not require an external energy source to catch and concentrate the plastic. All electronics used, such as lights and AIS (for vessel collision avoidance), are powered by solar energy.

A lot more detailed information is available here: https://www.theoceancleanup. com/updates/the-final-design-ofthe-worlds-first-cleanup-system/ And an explanatory video here: https://youtu.be/O1EAeNdTFHU And of course, you can come along and ask questions of Lonneke Holierhoek at the Sustainability panel discussion on Tuesday 13th November at METSTRADE 2018…

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INSTEIMED SA, SPECIALIZED IN THE MARINE ELECTRICAL SECTOR, BROADENS ITS HORIZONS generators (like Fisher Panda) etc. Testing of systems such as Generation Plant, synchronization (PMS Deif), IACMS systems (Alarm, Control & Monitoring Systems), fire detection (Consilium).

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The company founded in 2002 expands its yacht market with "Insteimed SA Yacht's Division Marina Valencia".

Insteimed SA, a Valencian company well known in engineering and electrical / automation installations in the marine sector, prepares its next opening of "Insteimed SA Yacht's Division Marina Valencia" in the America´s Cup

old base of New Zealand (Marina Real Juan Carlos I, base No 6, Valencia). From its main offices in Paiporta (Valencia) it provides yacht services throughout the Mediterranean area (Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Cartagena, La Ciotat, etc.).

Advanced electrical engineering The comfort and safety demanded in the control

and operation of current yachts requires cutting-edge technological solutions.

Insteimed SA, offers modern solutions and customized designs in systems, such as smart monitoring and control of onboard systems, smart panels and connected electrical networks.

When required, designs are made according to requirements of the Classification Society such as ABS, LR, DNV-GL, BV, RINA‌ and national bodies such as Maritime Authority, MCA...

Reliable services Among the services offered by Insteimed SA are: Inspection and thermographic reports, megger test, batteries and chargers,

Sometimes, motivated by unforeseen situations such as floods or fires, or as well by technological advances, such as current technology in LED lighting or lithium batteries, there is a need for significant reconstruction or modernization.

Insteimed SA provides a planned design of engineering and realization for the new electrical installations and control of the equipment on board, which is key in an integration with the rest of the systems that allows safe, reliable and comfortable navigation.

Singular projects Among the projects in which Insteimed SA has provided services and designed state-of-art solutions are emblematic yachts such as SY Bolero, MY Arctic P, SY Peace, MY Naia (Ex-MY Pegasus), MY Dilbar, MY Coco 20, MY SunRise, MY Suver, MY Albacore of Tortola, etc

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NORTH SAILS DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: JEREMY ELLIOTT

“Our software gives North Sails the capability to model the total performance of the yachts.

North Design Services is about extending our experience, and the North Design Suite to our clients, their designers and teams,” explains Jeremy Elliott, the designer heading up North Design Services. “We can help our clients to get more from their yachts”. in demand by yacht designers, owners and teams as a key resource to understand how hydro and aero packages interact for best total performance – be that for racing, cruising or both.

From Maxi’s to Grand Prix, the North Design Services team employs the power of the North Design Suite to help yacht designers better understand the complete performance package. The result is owners get the most out of their sailing experience, whether it’s racing or pleasure. © Jeff Brown

North Design Services Goes Beyond Sail Design North Design Services is a team of sail design-engineers who specialize in optimizing a yacht’s total performance. Under the radar, yet super effective, this elite group is the North Sails version of the Special Forces.

“We’re getting invitations from yacht designers to help them look at different optimization options,” remarked Jeremy Elliott, Head of North Design Services. “Some underwater, some over the water, some both, our team is tasked with figuring out how to get the most performance out of these boats. It’s a real privilege for us to be trusted by the designers, owners, and teams to help optimize performance of their projects.”

in Gosport, UK. Educated in Southampton as a naval architect, his experience is made up of projects young sailors dream of adding to their CV. Volvo Ocean Race, America’s Cup, TP52, time spent learning sail design from the likes of Tim Corben, Henrik Soderlund, Guido Cavalazzi and many more.

The power of the North Design Services lies in the tools and personnel. The North Sails design

team has a long tradition of being embedded in America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race teams where design collaboration is key. Out of that experience grew development to the North Design Suite, whose capabilities now extend far beyond the analysis of rig and sails. The North Design Suite is a tightly integrated suite of software capable of advanced hull, rig and sails modeling.

Once a tool only used by North Sails designers, the suite is now

Analytics is an integral part of how North designs sails and adds to our credibility to lead the most exciting and innovative projects in the sailing industry.

35 years of the brightest minds in sailmaking has made North Sails the undisputed worldwide leader in sail structure, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics and optimizing yacht performance. The experience and expertise of North Sails designers are the essentials required to utilize this powerful suite of design and analytics tools.

The power of North’s software is illustrated by its inclusion of an integrated Velocity Prediction Program (VPP). There are many VPP’s available, but North’s VPP is unique because the aero and hydro models are not embedded but totally open in

Elliott is a North designer based “North Sails have focused our efforts on analyzing hydro and aero as a total performance package. Each tool in the North Design Suite is powerful, but the real power is the integration of the whole package. North Sails, using our Design Suite can model everything from the keel to the Windex, and then tweak the performance as required.”

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Evolving sail designs start on the race course. North designers collect data on sail shape, boat speed, and performance before plugging it into the North Design Suite to create optimized sail structure models. © Jeff Brown

party to answer on their own,” explained Elliott.

“North Design Services acts as a collaboration partnership to bring structural engineers, or the yacht designer and sail designers onto one team. Projects are most successful when everyone involved brings their best experience and information together, then we at North Sails have the software to bring it all together to understand the interactions and the result. It’s not unlike how an America’s Cup or Volvo design team operates.”

structure allowing sail, rig, hull design features to be integrated independently with as much or as little detail as required for each project. The tool gives sail and yacht designers enormous flexibility and the ability to analyze an entire sailboat as a unified working system.

“The secret weapon is our VPP, where we can simulate how the sails and the rig interact with everything that’s happening underwater – or indeed above the water if it’s a flying boat,” remarked Elliott. “How the sails work and how they de-power is very much related to the hydrodynamics of the yacht.

Our VPP brings the aero and the hydro data together. At North Sails, we customize the VPP aero model to represent the exact sails built or proposed for the project. So instead of a “black box” the North VPP is a fully transparent tool balancing aero, hydro and anything else for best total performance.

“Many of the questions we help to solve are too tricky for any one

“The work often feels closer to yacht design than sail design,” commented Elliott. This may seem like a bold statement to hear from a North sail designer, but it rings true to those familiar with Jeremy Elliott and North Design Services. “In reality, however, it is none of these exclusively – it’s about bringing all the parts and parties together so that we can – together – gain the clearest and most accurate understanding of our project and get the best result for our clients – when a collaboration such as this works out well it reflects well on everyone”.

The key difference between traditional sail design and North Design Services is that much of the data North generates is distributed to outside the sail design team and to yacht designers. In many projects, North Design Services groundwork happens well in advance of the boat concept or before the sail plan or deck layout is defined. It’s only when the rig and the sail plan are defined that North designers can start thinking about designing the sail inventory; work you’d normally think of as sail design.

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ROSETTI SUPERYACHTS UNVEILS A NEW FRONTIER IN YACHTING: REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION

Rosetti Superyachts is clearly ahead of the curve. Thanks to the Rosetti Marino Group’s proven experience in the field of shipbuilding, technological innovation and cutting-edge navigation solutions, they are working with the Group’s R&D department to transfer avantgarde Remote Control technology from the commercial sector, and adapt it for use in yachting.

Rosetti Superyachts is at the forefront of a technological innovation that will provide a competitive advantage that no other yacht builder in the world can offer.

In the autonomous revolution that is underway, nearly every transportation vehicle will eventually be self-driving. For cars, it is likely to take years before we see them operating freely outside of test conditions and on our roads. But some commercial unmanned vessels may be at sea before the end of the decade, and the logical conclusion is that superyachts will follow.

The revolutionary Remote-

Yacht Surveyors & Legal Consultants based in Palma and with our head office in England. We have associate offices located throughout the UK, mainland Europe and further afield.

We believe in offering our clients a professional but affordable service.

As well as comprehensive survey work we are able to provide legal advice on all yacht ownership issues including ownership structures, VAT, flagging and project management of new-builds and refits. We provide a one-stop shop service to clients wherever they may be.

relayed to dry land by the captain on board the vessel. A route can then be entered, and the yacht ‘delivered’ to its final destination.

Progress is monitored via a video system and night-vision cameras, assuring double control during navigation to avoid collisions.

Control System is based on an M2M connection (machine-tomachine) system installed aboard Giano Tug, guaranteed by two internet encrypted tunnels, that ensure Cyber Security, with a direct connection between the ship and Remote Bridge, without needing to go through third party servers. It is thus possible to remotely manage Giano wherever it is, controlling the video system, the navigation, propulsion and engine room equipment. Giano Tug, a Lloyds Register-certified

tugboat, was presented during the 2018 “ITS Tugnology” convention in Marseille from 25 to 29 June, when Captain Carsten Nygaard was able to control the tug from the stand using the remote console.

Using the same logic and remote console, which replicate the controls found on the bridge, a yacht could be manoeuvred, without geographical limits, by a senior officer located in a landbased office. The commands are

Much of the technology for autonomous vessels is already in place, but regulation needs to be properly updated. Autonomous ships are an area of special interest to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which sets the standards for national and international waters.

Last year, the IMO launched a regulatory scoping exercise to analyse the impact of self-driving vessels. The extent of regulatory change will depend on the level of autonomy permitted, and Lloyd’s Register, for example, has already published classification guidance for six autonomy levels.

Maritime law is one of the oldest legal systems in the world that has successfully adapted from sail to steam and beyond – no doubt the same will hold true for autonomous remote-controlled vessels in the near future.

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WORKING IN SUPERYACHT SECURITY: TOP TIPS

yacht’s crew are carrying on regardless and the tough security guy is incapacitated. However, sea-sickness is preventable, so it’s always a good idea to arrive prepared with a supply of medication, available over the counter at pharmacies, or alternatively you can use a wristband, designed especially for the condition.

3. Loose lips sink ships

For most close protection specialists, working on board a luxury yacht is one of the high points of their career.

There are few roles that are as prestigious as working on board a superyacht, with all the surrounding opulence and grandiose extravagance, while cruising around some of the world’s most glamorous spots. Most would agree that working on board a superyacht is undoubtedly one of the most desirable positions in the security industry.

However, as highly prestigious as this type of work may appear initially, the potential for messing up and subsequently losing your job (and reputation) can be high.

Each luxury yacht is different, as are its owners, but whether on an anti-piracy task or providing close protection to the owners or guests, being forewarned is forearmed, and some advance preparation and knowledge is advisable. Here are a few basic tips to help make sure you’re well prepared for that coveted role.

1. Get the terminology right Remember that you’re now venturing into the maritime

domain with its own terminology.

To the uninitiated, left and right become port and starboard, while front and rear are known as for’ard and aft. To earn credibility, it would be beneficial for you to familiarise yourself with some of the main terms before boarding.

Moreover, to confuse matters even further, there are some terms that are unique to the yachting sector. For example, the gangway becomes the passerelle; while the owner’s selection of jet skis, diving gear, submarines or whatever recreational equipment he or she has on board, is known as their toys. The toys are usually stored in the yacht’s garage.

2. Bring your sea legs Sea-sickness is a form of motion sickness in which a deviation exists between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement.

With symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting, if not treated correctly, seasickness can bring the strongest man (or woman) to his or her knees. Not only will this leave your team mates taking on additional duties because they have a man down, it’s also highly embarrassing when the

You may inevitably be bound by a confidentiality agreement, but it’s also an unwritten rule that you should never disclose the name of the yacht that you’ve worked on, or the names of the owners or guests. Once on board, and after meeting the crew, it usually doesn’t take long to realise that there’s often a fair amount of on board politics and assumed hierarchy at play.

Similar to the family office environment, you may encounter a culture of back-stabbing and gossip. Superyacht crews may work exceptionally long hours within a cramped environment, they seldom get free time to themselves and not everyone will get on with each other. If you find this to be the case, don’t get involved in any gossip, instead try to remain impartial.

4. Steer clear of romantic relationships This may sound corny, but for male security operatives, there’s a strong possibility that you’ll be greeted by a few stewardesses who’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of protective, alpha-male type “bodyguards.” Keep in mind that many of these girls are hired purely for their good looks, sometimes making them hard to resist. However, getting involved romantically has the potential to open up a huge can of worms, especially if there’s a jealous male

crew member on board. Keep relations strictly professional, and don’t jeopardise your job or your reputation.

5. Be prepared to muck in One of the most important elements to working on board a yacht is crew integration. If the crew take a dislike to you then you’re pretty much doomed from the outset. When you first arrive, you may be treated with suspicion, especially among a crew that is tight-knit and has already created its own dynamics.

Therefore, it’s your responsibility to endear yourself to them and gain their trust. Make a point of asking about any on-board procedures that you need to be aware of, and ensure you adhere to them. Be polite and respectful, avoid being over-familiar and always clean up after yourself. If the situation allows, offer to help with the washing-up after meals, assist with the loading of stores and help the deckhands wash down the boat. Take your ego down a notch or two, get stuck in, and the crew will respect you for it.

Working on board a superyacht is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding roles in the private security industry. At times, the work can be extremely demanding; however, there can also be some great perks. As with all security tasks, etiquette and discretion are key factors to success. Remain respectful, maintain your professional integrity and you won’t go far wrong.

Ed Hill is a former Royal Marines Commando with a Masters Degree in Maritime Security. Ed is the Managing Director of Intrepid Risk Management, a London based company that specialises in superyacht security

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FIRST AMELS 188 TO ATTEND MONACO YACHT SHOW 2018 As well as the first AMELS 188, VOLPINI 2 is the world’s first Tier III compliant new build yacht and the first yacht with AMELS Hybrid Power in the AMELS Limited Editions range.

AMELS is delighted to host the 57.7-metre VOLPINI 2 (188 ft) at the Monaco Yacht Show from 26 to 29 September this year.

The brand new yacht, delivered in July, is the first AMELS 188 from the Dutch yacht builder’s Limited Editions range and will be showcasing the new Tim Heywood design for the first time. VOLPINI 2’s owner, a repeat AMELS client, is currently enjoying his new yacht with family and friends in the Mediterranean.

“We’re very proud to be debuting VOLPINI 2 in Monaco,” comments Rose Damen, AMELS Commercial Director. “The AMELS 188 development started with a comprehensive effort by our in-house design and engineering teams in 2014. It’s been very exciting to see her taking shape.

Our design collaborations with Tim Heywood and Reymond Langton have also succeeded beautifully. We’re absolutely delighted with the AMELS 188, which is a fantastic new addition to our Limited Editions range.”

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knots. Her round bilge steel hull with bulbous bow provides great comfort for the guests, exceptional sea keeping and unparalleled performance.

By Heesen yachts YN 18350, christened Omaha, has been delivered following intensive sea trials in the North Sea in favourable weather conditions, with seas ranging from calm to moderate.

Omaha exceeded the contractual speed, reaching 16 knots, and proved to be extremely manoeuvrable in all conditions thanks to her large rudders in combination with the power steering unit. Powered by two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines, she has a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12

YN 18350 is the first in Heesen’s newly designed 50metre Steel Class, whose exterior lines are

by Clifford Denn. With a gross tonnage below the 500GT

Raphael Sauleau, CEO of Monacobased Fraser Yachts, has been elected president of the Large Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA).

Sauleau replaces outgoing president Jonathan Beckett and will lead the association for the next three years.

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“We loved working with AMELS,” Pascale Reymond explains. “They have a great attitude and a very good team there. VOLPINI 2 worked out very successfully.

Our design for the interiors is quite young and avant-garde. We tailored it in a way that there are a lot of individual details, many layers, but at the same time it’s very calm and elegant. The ceiling heights on all luxury decks are really good. That really surprised me on board, it feels amazing.”

The wide 10.6-metre beam (35 ft) adds to the high volume (970 Gross Tonnage) interiors with high ceiling heights. VOLPINI 2 features an Owners Suite with

At the Monaco Yacht Show, VOLPINI 2 will be available for viewing by appointment with AMELS only. She is not available for sale or for charter.

threshold, this 50m modern displacement yacht is the successor of the 47m Steel Class.

Omaha’s sister ship, YN 18850 Project Triton, is currently under construction at the Heesen shipyard in Oss and is available for delivery in February 2020.

industry together with other associations such as MYBA,” says Sauleau in a statement.

of Fraser; vice president Stefanos Macrymichalos, CEO of IYC; treasurer Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess; secretary Eric Blair; and board member Nicholas Edmiston, chairman of Edmiston.

This 50-metre steel yacht started on speculation under the project name ‘Maia’ and was sold by Chris Collins of Ocean Independence, who represented the commercial interests of the owners during the construction, along with the owners’ representative Wayne Foulis.

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Raphael Sauleau will head the Large Yacht Brokers Association for a three-year term.

“VOLPINI 2 is unique and original and exceeds my wildest expectations,” exterior designer Tim Heywood says. “She is inspired, like all my work, by nature. The design echoes a cruising swan ruffling her feathers. The sweeping profile lines are enhanced by the twists in the surfaces, which give her an enriched and interesting form with light and shade effects to each deck level. I am sure we have created a timeless yacht that will cruise the world, for many decades, and provide her owner, and her owner’s family, with many priceless memories of wonderful times aboard.”

folding balcony (12 square metres / 130 sq ft), six suites including a VIP suite on Bridge Deck, a Sun Deck Sky Lounge accessed by central staircase and elevator, plus a Beach Club and wellness area with internal stairs to the Main Saloon. The yacht is the yard’s first collaboration with Reymond Langton who created the interior design.

“Our association currently includes the nine largest brokerage houses in the yachting industry and our aim is to handle issues which may affect the

“Furthermore, it is our responsibility to act as ambassadors of the yachting industry, working with all stakeholders to reach out to the non-yachting world. Finally, we look forward to seeing additional projects take shape.”

The LYBRA board is now composed of the following members: president Raphael Sauleau, CEO

Together, they will look at actions that continue to drive change and improvement as well as support the long-term development of the global yachting industry. This includes a second edition of The Superyacht Show planned for Barcelona in 2019.

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NEW SUPERYACHT COURIER SERVICE AIMS TO MAKE UK ONLINE SHOPPING PLAIN SAILING FOR CREWS AND EXPATS OVERSEAS But whether it’s our daily hectic lives or preferring brands that you love and trust, sometimes the only place is to hit the internet instead of the high street. The convenience, the huge range of product, not to mention the ability to replace like-for-like.

You can take advantage of the UK’s aggressive online pricing, seasonal sales and even earn a few airmiles in the bargain.

Overseas Challenges with the UK Online Market

www.superyachtcourier.com Over the last few years our shopping habits have seen a dramatic shift to online. Of course, there will always be some items we’ll prefer to buy locally, ask advice from a store assistant or need to pop into a fitting room to check it fits perfectly.

If you happen to be one of the thousands of superyacht crew, the recent launch of Superyacht Courier has been a god-send.

The UK based business has been shipping parcels across the Mediterranean and the globe to captains, stews, engineers and chefs who need a vast array of items to keep the yachts they work on running smoothly.

The UK online retail industry saw sales hit £81.55bn last year.

Easy at home, but not so easy

when you’re sailing the high seas.

Online retailers focus on servicing their domestic market, they are just not very good at servicing their international customer.

industry and understand the demands of wealthy owners and the pressures crews face to keep everything ship shape.”

Commented Charlotte England.

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“We’ve also received continued requests from the crew for personal items. Whether it’s a new outfit for their wardrobe, fancy dress outfits, a pot of Marmite or even friends and parents trying to find a way to send a birthday parcel to a loved one.” She continued.

Superyacht Courier, the UK Parcel Forwarding and Logistics business was launched earlier this summer

by Charlotte and Simon England.

With years of Yachting experience from Crewmembers, recruitment and Management, they know the challenges faced by the seafaring community better than most.

With the evident benefits to Yachts and Crew, there is strong need to bring the Amazon style shopping solution to the Seafaring community according to SYC Director, Charlotte England.

“Since launching, we have delivered a range of items to yachts and expats across the globe. From Fever Tree Tonic to tools and filters, we know the

SYC provides a much needed ‘missing logistical link’, whereby expats, captains, crew and yacht owners can shop sending their multiple orders to one UK address. These packages are consolidated into one parcel and efficiently couriered safely to the yacht anywhere in the world.

The service also takes advantage of great shipping rates from major carriers like DHL and you’ll be kept fully informed at each stage. Convenient, Efficient, Easy.

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FAMILY DYNASTY AT ALLSERVICES ITALY

Photo left: Dr Alessandro Sartore.

I owe the success of my business to the application of the concept of pre and post sales SERVICES which we apply to all our clients, big or small.

Dr. Alessandro Sartore founded All Services SRL in 1980 and, over the past 38 years, has dedicated himself day by day to the promotion and growth of the AS brand as synonym of professionality, punctuality, availability and constant presence.

To improve his experience in the field of yaching he made his first steps into the Ports and Shipyards to increase his experience in this field, as his previous experience as a Financial Marketing Consultant, had very little resemblance with the yachting world.

Before the opening of the “Marina di Portosole” he based out of a narrow but visible caravan (ADRIA 8.50) parked right in front of the entrance of the port and started his activity as broker focusing on the idea of after sales assistance. A winning idea that soon led him to become the most active broker in the area and on the French Riviera. Later on, his interest turned to the growing market of International Charters. Thanks to his success and reputation he was invited by the President Claude Schmitt to join the equally young International Association M.Y.B.A in its initial stages of which he was the only Italian member for many years.

Today two generations of the Sartore family are actively working at All Services together with a team of more than 35 professionals who are divided between the Sanremo headquarters and the Italian Riviera, further to other 14 offices managed directly by All Services Network S.R.L. and located in the most desirable, exclusive and safe destinations in Mediterranean Sea.

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Alex reviews 33 Years in 2013 and with great satisfaction can say that AS now have 14 offices throughout the Med in addition to our HQ in Sanremo, Italy

Highlights: Sartore remembers the journey made by plane on the same day to provide the third bottle of a sought-after French Bordeaux available only in Belgium! Or getting a vet to go on board a yacht moored off the Amalfi Coast on a Sunday to give the Owners dog his clean bill of health to enable him to go back home to the UK! Last but not least the personal intervention by helicopter to recover a diabetic Owner on his Yacht in Portofino and to take to Nice to undergo an operation that saved his life

1996 Alex with H.R.H. Prince Albert of Monaco at the All Services Stand at the Monaco Boat Show 1996

The All Services Network was created to provide an allround and complete assistance throughout the Mediterranean (and recently extended to Northern Europe), and is based on the company policy: 24 hours a day 7 days a week! Offering a wide range of tailor-made and last-minute services to Captains and Crews, eliminating all worries for Shipowners and Guests.

Last but not least, Yachtax S.R.L. was founded in 2013 with the aim of providing tax assistance to all involved in Charter contracts.

All Services is completely dedicated to the superyacht industry. We offer complete specialized services in Mooring Bookings, Documents/Clearance, Transportation Services with VIP Drivers, Rental of Helicopters and Private Jets, Hotel Bookings and Leisure Activities, Food and Non-Food Supplies, Events, Spare Parts and Technicians, Diesel Supply, Worldwide Courier Services and much more. Visit us at All Services website for more information. www.as1980.com

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TRACY EDWARD’S MAIDEN RIDES AGAIN The renovation project has been largely funded by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein as part of the Jordanian princess’ Anything is Possible initiative.

Her involvement continues the Jordanian royal families’ support for Edwards and her beloved Maiden since King Hussein of Jordan originally funded Edward’s entry in the 1989-90 Whitbread race.

Justin Chisholm International Sailing Writer Renowned as one of the toughest yachtswomen of her generation, British skipper Tracy Edwards was surprisingly emotional at a media day during Cowes Week recently as she watched archive footage of herself and an allfemale crew aboard a 58-foot yacht called Maiden setting off from Southampton, UK on the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World Race.

“Those are the only pictures that can make me cry,” Edwards confessed disarmingly to the audience of journalists who had assembled to hear the latest news about The Maiden Factor – an ambitious project which has seen the 1979 Bruce Farr-designed yacht returned to full ocean going trim after being rescued from abandonment and dereliction in the Seychelles just two years ago.

Now – after a major refit and structural upgrade – the boat is as good as (arguably better than) new and ready to embark on an ambitious three-year global campaign to raise funds and heighten awareness of the plight of the estimated 130 million girls worldwide who are currently denied an education.

While full details of where the boat will visit after it sets off from the Southampton Boat Show in September, the first stop along the way will be Jordan.

“Amazingly, despite the huge part the Jordanian royal family has played in her past, present and future – Maiden has never visited Jordan,” Edwards said, adding: “So we are going to put that right very quickly.”

After competing as cook in the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race Edwards to a leap of faith by re-mortgaging her house to raise the funds to buy Maiden.

Back then she lovingly described her new ride as a “wreck with a pedigree” – an accurate and fair

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description given the boat had been originally built for legendary Swiss yachtsman to compete in the 1981-82 Whitbread (where it finished in fourth place), before being reconfigured as Stabilo Boss for Bertie Reed to take on the 85-86 BOC Single Handed Round the World Race. The story has it that Reed and Edwards rounded Cape Horn at the same time although competing in different races.

Edwards readily admits that she would never have made it to the start line without the intervention of the then King of Jordan.

“He asked me how he could help, and I told him that although sheer bloody mindedness I had got me this far, now I needed money,” Edwards recalled. “And that’s pretty much the message I had to convey to his daughter more recently, when she expressed a desire to help with the project.”

Although Edwards has been the driving force behind Maiden’s re-birth, she says she will not be on board when the yacht sets off for its latest around the world adventure.

Tracy Edwards

Instead, a series of guest skippers will take charge, the first two of which will be serial circumnavigator Dee Caffari ¬– who most recently skippered the United Nations-backed entry Turn the Tide on Plastic in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 – and Australian Wendy Tuck, who in July this year became the first female skipper to win the Clipper Round the World Race.

More details at www.themaidenfactor.org

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A keen yachtswomen and self - confessed island hopping addict, preferably by boat.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPIRITS IN THE SOLENT The Panerai British Classic Week took place in Cowes in July. The classic yacht regatta is organised

by The British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) and the racing is renowned for the challenging courses set by The Royal Yacht Squadron. This year was the 17th edition and the 9th year of sponsorship by Panerai, the luxury watch brand founded in Florence in 1860. 50 yachts gathered for a week of technically challenging races in the Solent’s perfect summertime conditions.

When the BCYC first started the event in 2017 it took the decision to split the regatta awards and recognise yachts in two ways. Firstly, for racing performance and secondly through a Concourse d’Elegance, which rewards good looks and authenticity as awarded by a

panel of judges. Commodore David Murrin, an experienced Farr 40 sailor himself, and the BCYC committee believe strongly that the two aspects should be judged independently. They have therefore adopted the IRC rating for racing. So far the formula is working for them, “We have wonderful yachts with happy owners who are competitive, race savvy and keen to develop their sailing skills as enthusiastic owner drivers! “David tells me “As a result we continue to attract a fleet of well maintained and very competitive classic yachts.”

And so it proved to be true. On the water it was Spirit 52 Flight of Ufford, helmed by owner Sean McMillan that won the prestigious Yacht of the Regatta trophy following six fast paced races. Designed for looks and

Spirit Yachts from L-R, Helen of Durgan, Dido , Oui Fling

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Challengers with Ian Walker, David Murrin, Philippe de Saint Lager & Sarah Treseder

built for speed this nimble Spirit stole the show.

In the individual classes, Sioma won the 6-Metre class followed

by Thistle and Nancy.

Class 1 was won by Spirit 52 Flight of Ufford with Sir Irvine Laidlaw’s Spirit 52 Oui Fling in second and Spirit 65 Chloe Giselle in third. It must have been an emotional moment for Spirit Yacht Founder, CEO and Head Designer Sean McMillan when the leading six yachts in this class in which he dominated were all Spirit Yachts. They made quite an awesome sight as they jostled tightly together bow to stern around the Solent. My last memory of so many Spirit Yachts racing together was at The Mediterranean Spirit Yacht Rally I organised to celebrate the launch of Spirit 70 Ghost in 2003. It’s great to see the modern classic movement booming encouraging owners to build beautiful performance yachts.

In Class 2 it was BCYC’s Commodore David Murrin’s Cetewayo that took the title

ahead of Opposition and Golden Fleece, whilst Whooper won Class 3 followed by Kismet and Stiletto.

Class 4 was a closely fought battle between Suvretta and Cereste with Suvretta succumbing to second and Arabel in third.

Keen to show the growing diversity in sailing, Ladies day was a huge success and included GB Olympic gold medallist Saskia Clark and Volvo Ocean Race sailor Abby Ehler. However, it was Libby Deegan on Suvretta who took the gun. The inaugural 30nm NAB Tower Race was also won on corrected by Suvretta with Cereste second and Whopper third.

And now for the feel-good prizes… …

The Concours d’Elegance for the most beautifully maintained boat went to Sandy Fielding’s striking black Spirit 37 Strega in Class 1 , Opposition in Class 2, Whopper in Class 3 and Suvretta in Class 4. Suvretta won the Concourse d’Elegance Trophy and The Best Yacht for Originality was won by Cereste. Both prizes are judged

Flight of Ufford - Winner overall of British Classic Week 2018

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against seven criteria: hull, rig, sails, deck equipment, interior, interior fittings and deck.

The prize for The Best Presented New Entrant was awarded to 8-Metre Njord and the most sought-after trophy of the week The “In Need of a Stiff Drink” prize went to Spirit Yacht 46 Dido who survived two collisions during a week of fast-paced racing. This will have been an interesting albeit hairy week for her new owner who took ownership following her refit last year.

Besides some spectacular racing the big announcement of the week was The Panerai Challenger Trophy, a new award created by Panerai and The Royal Yachting Association Onboard Programme which recognises an outstanding young person who has embraced the power of sailing or windsurfing to inspire the next generation whilst overcoming physical, economic or social challenges themselves.

The inaugural award goes to 18 year old Nicola Stockdale, a key volunteer at the Debdale Outdoor Centre in Manchester, as a result of her volunteering. Nicola stood out amongst 40 applicants for her commitment to the club, nurturing younger children and encouraging them to pursue their passion for sailing.

The trophy, created by British designer Russell Pinch was handed to Nicola by Ian Walker one of Britain’s most successful sailors and recipient of two Olympic silver medals during what will become an annual awards dinner at The Royal Yacht Squadron. Pictured here on the evening with Nicola Stockdale and the runners up are from

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left to right: Ian Walker, David Murrin – Commodore BCYC, Philippe de Saint Lager - Brand Manager UK, Officine Panerai and Sarah Treseder, CEO Royal Yachting Association.

The RYA OnBoard Programme is giving over half a million young people in Britain the opportunity to try sailing and windsurfing over ten years. To date over 600,000 beginner sessions have taken place with over 68,000 young people taking up sailing or windsurfing on a regular basis.

There are 240 registered OnBoard Clubs since its inception in 2005.

The Panerai Challenger Trophy is a 3-year initiative during which the brand has committed to a total investment of £120,000.

Each year the majority of funds will go to the winner and their club as well as to the runners-up and their respective clubs. This is wonderful work by the RYA, OnBoard and Panerai. I raced in Australia with an organisation that introduced sailing to young addicts in recovery and was amazed by the change in confidence sailing and, in this case, offshore racing can bring to a young person in desperate need for structure, stability and direction. Let’s support this initiative where we can. With that financial incentive I might even take to the waters in Hartlepool and that really would be a first!!

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CROWNING GLORIES: SATURDAY SHOWDOWN DECIDES 37 COPA DEL REY MAPFRE WINNERS have won the new class Copa del Rey title twice in a row also.

Skipper-helm Hendrik Brandis was relieved and delighted, not least to clinch the title with two wins “Sometimes, and it is very seldom, you feel like you maybe could walk on water and today was one of those days.” Winning owner Brandis joked on the dock when Norwegian owner Petter Murren came to congratulate him. Those days are very seldom but today was one of them.

Everything went right.”

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Melges 40 Grand Prix series.

The biggest ever Copa del Rey closed with the traditioal prizegiving hosted by King Felipe VI and members of the Spanish Royal Family. The showcase regatta has been an outstanding success, with a full complement of races sailed in each class in typically light Bay of Palma sea breezes.

HM King Felipe VI, who represented Spain at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the Soling, raced every day as well as practising last Sunday on the ClubSwan 50 Aifos 500, finishing sixth.

The 37 Copa del Rey MAPFRE will be remembered for its record fleet of 152 yachts representing 29 different countries. Thirteen classes raced and for the first time ever five different race areas had to be employed. It marked the first ever participation for the Melges 40 swing keel one design and for the historic 6 Metre fleets which raced in Classic and Modern divisions. It was a constituent regatta of the Swan Nations Mediterranean Trophy, the GC32 Racing Tour and the

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It marked the 11th Copa del Rey title for Mr Copa, Pedro Campos who won the 6 Metre Classic division on Bribon, his sixth title in a row.

Today the ClubSwan 50 title decider between German owners Hendrik Brandis and Sönke Meier went to the final pair of races today with their Earlybird and NiRaMo teams which are both brimful of talent.

On Earlybird four times Olympic medal winning German hero Jochen Schümann with Spain’s America’s Cup winning sail

designer Juan Meseguer, on NiRaMo Jesper Bank, three times Olympic medallist, two America’s Cup winner and Volvo racer Piet van Niekerk with fellow Brunel Volvo crew Jens Dolmer.

Title holders from last year, the first regatta for the nascent ClubSwan 50, Earlybird went in to the Saturday Copa del Rey showdown with a lead of just one point. But when the pressure was on in today’s scorching hot conditions and light sea breezes, Earlybird delivered two text book wins, leading across the finish line in Races 10 and 11 to win by five clear points.

Experience and success together as a team paid a dividend for Earlybird, the core crew of whom have been together for 15 years.

They won Copa del Rey twice in the Swan 45 class before becoming the first team to move to the ClubSwan 50 and now they

“I am proud that we made it. We have been beaten twice by one second this week and once we made it by one second and so it is extremely close one design racing. Consistency won for us.

We did not make any major mistakes in a long series. We have been sailing together for nearly 15 years and that helps avoid big mistakes.” The Earylbird owner concluded.

Jesper Bank of NiRaMo admitted they inflicted the second place on themselves with their tenth place yesterday. “We were disappointed yesterday. I blew it yesterday and put the boat in all the wrong places and that let them back in. Of course we would have liked to have won, but they won it themselves, they sailed very well. They went out and took it today and they had to put on a good show today and they did. We needed to beat them twice but they sailed better.”

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50 podium is all German. The Spanish Aifos, on which King Felipe VI steers, finished sixth after starting out third on the opening day. Of the King’s sailing Bank remarked fondly, “He is in many ways like our crown prince Hendrik in that he can go out after very limited practice and put in good results, they were good in the early part of the regatta but it tailed off for them, but he, like Hendrik, had sailing and racing in his mother's milk, but I remember him from the Soling back in Barcelona, he is a very good sailor in his own right, but I bet - like us - he wishes the regatta had been stopped half way through!”

The biggest and most raucous celebrations on the race dock at the Real Club Nautico de Palma was that for Estrella Damm, stars today of the regatta’s biggest fleet, the 23 boat strong BMW ORC Class 1.

The DK46 of Nacho Montes and Oscar Chaves is raced by some of Spain’s best known sailors, Luis Doreste Martinez steering, Gonzalo Infante navigating and Pichu Torcida as tactician. They were up against the five times Copa del Rey winning Swan 45 Rats on Fire steered by five times J/80 World Champion Rayco Tabares. Just as Earlybird thrived under pressure so did Estrella Damm who went 1,2 to also win by 5 points ahead of their nemesis.

Prada America’s Cup team helm Francesco Bruni helped guide Alessandro Rombelli’s Stig back to winning ways in the Melges 40 class, finishing with a 1,2,2 flourish to win the Melges Grand Prix event by six points. Stig won two events last year and now three boats – Stig, Sikon and Inga from Sweden have won major Melges regattas.

“It has been a great week. We started well and sailed fast all week. We all sailed well and so it was a very consistent week.”

Commented Bruni.

In the GC32 Cup series it is Sir Ben Ainslie’s Team INEOS UK which won the flying catamaran class, triumphing by nine points over Franck Cammas’ America’s Cup Norauto team in second.

The MRW Swan 45 was won by K-Force while Pez d’Abril took the overall victory in the ClubSwan 42. Hugo Steinbeck’s Sophie Racing have lead the 6 Metre Modern class all the way through the week and closed out the first Copa del Rey title today for the modern fleet.

Champions in 2017 Bribon Movistar retain the Herbalife Nutrition J/80 class title again, while the X41 of Javier Banderas wins BMW ORC Class 2 and ORC Class 3 is won by the SInergia 40 L’Immens-Laplaza Assessors.

Teams which defended their 2017 titles are Earlybird, Pez de Abril, Momo (in Maxi 72 class in 2017), Bribon Movistar, and Antonio Banderas Design (won the class under Grupo Ceres in 17.)

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For Estrella Damm’s winners Nacho Montes and brothers Paco and Arturo, sailing with cousins Nacho Morube and Nacho Lamadrid, the win comes 20 years exactly after they won the overall Copa del Rey Movistar MAPFRE in 1998 on Estrella Damm, a Beneteau 40.7.

“It is very important to win the Copa del Rey and so we are very happy. We started and had to be in front of them and we did that and then it was OK.” Explained bowman Aleix Gelabert.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 21 July – fuego Series 3 Pollensa For the third and final day in this series we were again favoured with 10-12kn winds from the east. And again, we were to sail “triangles” which gives us lots of fast spinnaker work.

As all the boats were familiar with the courses, we started with a backwards (starboard about) triangle. fuego misjudged the start, and was ten seconds behind the others, who all crossed the line together. They recovered to third at the top mark, and passed Stormtrooper and Wight Flyer on the reaches, keeping just ahead in a tight finish. Speedy Gonzales followed, ahead of Gekko and Dragonfly.

Next was the “wiggly” course, the fleet split after the start, with three boats taking each side.

The leg across was too tight for spinnakers, especially as most of the fleet stayed very high. This allowed fuego to sail lower and take third place. But despite a thrilling final reach, this wasn’t enough to pass Speedy Gonzales

and Wight Flyer, all three boats finishing within a boat length.

For the third race, we sailed the “long” course, which is the “wiggly” one plus a sausage, with the final top mark to starboard.

Stormtrooper rounded first, but there was little gap between the next three at the top mark, and on the run, they remained side by side, with one or other surging ahead for a bit, although none catching the leader. On the line fuego was just ahead of Wight Flyer and Speedy.

The final race Wight Flyer was first to the top, slipping inside a Laser which was apparently using the mark for practice. At the wing, fuego were second to Wight Flyer, only to have the spinnaker come out of the chute in a knot.

On a day where every race was a tight finish, it was no surprise that three boats all had the same number of points, and all a first place. It was split only by countback – David having two seconds, John and Steve both two thirds, but Steve’s win being in the last race.

Results day 3 1 ESP 4058 Stormtrooper ffour

David Miles / Corinne Onvlee 9 2 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Teresa Parry 9 3 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 9

bride by rib. After a wonderful ceremony we returned to Ristorante Classico at the yacht club for a superb wedding dinner party.

After adjusting for discards (worst and best positions), the series results were:

Congratulations David and Corinne!

1 ESP 4058 Stormtrooper ffour David Miles / Corinne Onvlee 14 2 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Jürgen Klemmer / Wulff Meinicke / Marko Haack 37 3 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage / Jakob Gradisek 38 4 ESP 3817 Gekko Hamish Goddard / Simon Dodge / Jonny Fullerton / Will Downing 39 5 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Teresa Parry 43 6 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Benoît Lognone 72 7 ESP 3432 ESP Michael Clough / Didier Capelle 77 8 ESP 3598 Ffugue Francisco Gadala-Maria / Pedro Gadala-Maria 80 9 ESP 3724 Puff James Waugh 81 First, second and third places received a Ostatu Gran Reserva, Reserva or Crianza respectively, and the others a tinto. Thanks to Michael Beecken for the rib and mark laying, and to Jonny for manning the committee boat and deciding the photo finishes.

Everyone enjoyed the courses and we’ll be back next year!

28 July – Wedding of the year!

Many of us were honoured to be invited to join David Miles and Corinne on board Mighty Mouse (he’s Captain, she’s chef) for the wedding of the year. The groom arrived by Wayfarer – slowly as there was little wind, and the

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29 July – Scandy Trophy Pollensa We moved this regatta to Sunday, for the Stromtrooper wedding, which was so successful that the lucky couple didn’t make the races. Fortunately Scott and Andy did, so the sponsors were there, as were Jonny Fullerton and Alan Foreman in Heaven Sent.

Speedy quickly showed us what she was capable of, winning the initial race – also a first for Alizé.

Wight Flyer took second and Ffiel Good third. Jakob learned the boat quickly, and pulled off a fourth, with Jonny and Alan beating Mike and Timo across the line. Race two was similar, with the top three in the same order.

In the final race, although Speedy won again, while second and third swapped places as Scott and Andy got their eye in after a long dry spell..

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IKER MARTINEZ FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT

Sailor of the Year Award.

To back up, Martinez is seeking to compete again at the Olympic Games, pursuing the Nacra 17 mixed multihull event. His plan was to compete at the 2018 Sailing World Championships, an immensely critical test to prove to his national authority he is capable, and to insure the country qualifies for the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Iker Martinez has been deemed to have bad manners, bad sportsmanship, and unethical

behavior. That is the decree of the Spanish superstar, famous for two Olympic medals and 2011 World

However, when Martinez submitted his boat for measurement at the World Championships, the committee found he had deliberately modified it in breach of the class rules and he concealed the modification. In short, they believed his intent was to cheat to improve the boat's performance.

With racing for the Nacra 17 planned for August 5 through

12, and his boat not certified, Martinez did not compete but rather faced jury hearings on August 3, 5, and 6, which ultimately led to a misconduct hearing on August 8.

With three strikes against him, one would figure Martinez had earned a one-way ticket to the gallows. However, since he never raced in the event, the range of penalties available to the jury was limited. As a result, Martinez was only banned from the venue as of August 9.

But this isn't over for Martinez as the incident now goes beyond the event and is directed to World Sailing which will investigate and decide whether sanctions wider than the event itself, including national or international sanctions, is appropriate. This could include exclusion from the 2020 Olympics.

'SPICE IT UP' IN GRENADA FOR THE ISLAND WATER WORLD GRENADA SAILING WEEK 2019 the regatta, welcoming racers for skippers briefing and registration, followed by two days of racing off the stunning Grand Anse Beach on the west coast.

Long time supporter The Grenada Tourism Authority, who recognise the importance of visiting yachtsman to the island are Mondays race day sponsors. The transition race on Tuesday moves the fleet to windier conditions on the south side of Grenada for more exciting racing.

The 2019 Caribbean regatta circuit kicks off in the southern island of Grenada for the Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week 27 Jan - 1 Feb. With four days of racing, and six nights of parties, it promises to be an exciting event.

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IBIZA HERE WE COME Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com It's 20:15 on the 4th Aug, our position is 38deg 04.01 N 00deg 03.0W which corresponds to 78nM south west of Ibiza. I'm writing this as we motor in nil wind expecting to arrive in Ibiza in the early morning. We left Gibraltar at 10:45 on the 1st Aug. Just our luck that on the day of our departure the wind in the Strait of Gibraltar flipped to a cool and humid easterly. The moment we turned left at Europa Point to head for the Balearics we were enveloped in a thick sea fog that condensed on everything and made the atmosphere so cool that we had to don wet weather gear. Luckily Citadel is equipped with radar and AIS but that does not mean that your most useful tool, the mark 1 eyeball, should be retired. Not everything shows up on radar especially other small craft constructed in non-metallic materials. Two hours into the trip we had a shock when we came within a few meters of a large RHIB lurking in the fog no doubt waiting to unload its cargo of Moroccan cannabis

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Ibiza dawn Arrival

onto a Spanish beach . A few seconds after they appeared they disappeared into the fog to the evident relief of both crews. Criminals don't like to be disturbed!

By the early afternoon the visibility had improved to around 3nM as we made a beeline for Cabo de Gata, just beyond Almeria. It's the cape where you can starting altering course to the north. Unfortunately Cabo de Gata was still a night away so we soon agreed the watch roster and settled down to a night of motoring in negligible wind. This is not all bad, no wind generally brings flat seas and everyone is grateful for a gentle start to developing sea legs.

The following morning dawned with much better visibility and by 11:00 we had all our sails out and within 15 minutes we were down to a heavily reefed mainsail and staysail as the breeze freshened to 25 knots gusting 30 knots. Unfortunately this stiff breeze was right on the nose and as we rounded Cabo de Gata it backed round to stay on the nose.

Even the most tenacious sailors have limits and when this breeze slowly died we had no option

but to start up the engine once more. During the afternoon we discovered two small but irritating defects. The hot water system was failing and our genoa sheet was shredded by the pulley brake in the stiff breeze. We needed a marina where we could diagnose the former and find a chandlery where we could buy new sheets.

We selected Cartagena a large naval base, cruise terminal and with good yacht repair services.

We arrived at Yacht Port Cartagena at sunrise after a tedious night passage. By 08:30 we were berthed, connected to shore power, water and had been given WI-FI access and put in touch with a mechanic! Yacht Port Cartagena gives all its customers a gold standard service which is difficult to beat. The last time I was in Cartagena I arrived at 03:00. Even at that ungodly time there was a helpful "marinero" providing pilotage instructions and then helping to take lines.

First things first, so we headed for the showers to get two days of salt and dried sweat off our skins!

An hour later we have lifted the floorboards to provide access to the hot water system and we have decided that the thermostatic mixer valve is the source of our

Citadel at anchor Cala Bassa Ibiza

problems. "Rojo" (Red) arrives and he concurs with our diagnosis and heads away to buy the required valve. Meanwhile two of us head for the chandlery to buy new genoa sheets. By the time we return to the boat Red is completing the installation of the new valve. After testing we feel proud of ourselves. In one productive morning we have dealt with two defects and now with have the rest of the day to explore Cartagena. What a delightful city it turned out to be. There are museums, bars, restaurants and a vast pedestrianised city centre to satisfy the most demanding of tourists.

It was with regret that we left Cartagena this morning but we are on a timetable to link up with three crews in Sardinia and Sicily so we are keen to be ahead of our own self-imposed timetable.

Today we motored across towards Ibiza in the flattest sea I have ever come across, spotting leaping dolphins and tunas, floating turtles and flying fish. How many can say they've seen swordfish leaping clear of the water?

I live in hope that the wind will pick up and we will be sailing again soon.

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PANERAI CLASSIC YACHT CHALLENGE FINALÉ 22 - 29 SEPTEMBER www.regatesroyales.com There remains one area of competitive sport in which beauty still prevails over performance, elegance trumps speed and passion counts for more than investment. This is the world of classic sailing, in which the Florentine luxury sports watch-maker Officine Panerai, for the fourteenth consecutive year, is the undisputed protagonist, through its sponsorship of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, in celebration of its inextricable links to the seafaring world.

The 14th edition of the renowned international circuit of regattas, reserved to classic yachts, having started off in France with Les Voiles d’Antibes in late May, will end the season in Cannes with les Régates Royales. The city of Cannes will once again unfold its red carpet to welcome the worldfamous regatta, organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes, celebrating their 40th anniversary. The crème de la crème of classic yachting will gather from September 22 to 29 in the stunning Bay, for a unique show on and off the water…

The birth of the Régates Royales began in the Roaring Twenties.

It was one big party and every spring the French Riviera attracted yachtswomen and yachtsmen from all over Europe.

In 1927, Jean Savage explained that “[Cannes] is that harbour in France where you can find more that 200 boats, where 80 racing yachts vie for position on the starting line. In Cannes you will find the great and the good of the European Yachting world: the oldest English yachtsmen; General Paget talking with Edmond Vidal, officer for the Société des Régates du Havre; the two yacht ladies PringleAnthony and Virginie Heriot; Mr. Patsey of Cowes’ long silhouette and goatee-in-the-wind, William Fife of Fairlie. The following year, the King of Denmark, his majesty Christian X asked Cannes’ yachtsmen to organise a 6MJI race, in remembrance of the tradition. In order to honour the King, the Société des Régates Cannoises and the International Yacht Club of Cannes decided to organise a special race week in 1929 which they named the Régates Royales…

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From 1978 Cannes was considered a “Royal” base for MJI yachts, who have loyally participated every year since.

The 12MJI joined the 6 and 8MJI. The new comers were part of the America’s Cup Legend. Between 1958 and 1987, the 12MJI was the official boat for “The Cup”, the oldest trophy of the modern world, first won in 1851 by “America”. They had been designed and built by the best architects, for the best sailors in the world. In 2000, ten raced for the Régates Royales. In 2007, the Régates Royales organized the 12MJI World Championship for the Centennial Tour with 18 beauties involved.

This year the regatta will bring together more than 200 classic boats, with metre classes, schooners, cutters, sloops, ketches and some 70 Dragons.

They will race in the unique Bay of Cannes, close to the Iles de Lérins, an impressive natural course and the perfect setting for some of the most handsome classic yachts, admired for the beauty of their designs, their sails, their polished brass and wood and their expert, talented and elegant crews. These legendary boats, some classed as world maritime heritage, will provide an extraordinary display of sailing and beauty.

“We are going to celebrate a key anniversary this year, the 40th edition of the Régates Royales. No, nothing to do with the Roaring Forties, those are for faraway places. We will take particular care of this event in 2018 and, once more, we rely on our faithful sailors to make it a success, a complete and unforgettable festive event.”

Declared Jacques Flori, President of the Yacht Club de Cannes.

The final rendezvous of the Classic Mediterranean circuit, the 40th edition of the Régates Royales de CannesTrophée Panerai, is set to be an unforgettable show. From September 22 to 29, prestige, elegance and talent will certainly contribute to write a new chapter in the regatta’s history.

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CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL: 11 - 16 SEPTEMBER 2018, VIEUX PORT AND PORT PIERRE CANTO

enables exhibitors and highend brands to showcase their products to an international audience of demanding visitors and professionals gathered together around their duel passions of yachting and luxury.

www.cannesyachtingfestival.com Since 1977, the Cannes Yachting Festival has taken place every September in elegant, luxurious surroundings in the sparkling bay of Cannes. As the first show in the boating season, the Cannes Yachting Festival is Europe’s leading in-water boating event.

The major players in pleasure yachting arrive to launch the show season by showcasing their new worldwide models.

The prestigious area is dedicated exclusively to luxury players in the sectors including: watchmaking, jewellery, spirits, fashion and accessories, household linen, decoration, furniture, design, art, high-tech products, services, etc. They come to meet affluent visitors who enjoy exceptional products and to showcase their know-how and new products.

The Superyachts Extension

Exhibitors and visitors meet in two exceptional French Riviera ports:

The Superyachts Extension holds boats of 25 to 55 metres. In the water: the largest boats at the Show with a wide of choice of motor and sailing yachts. On land : shipyards, brokers, services…

The Vieux Port

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The Jetty holds boats of 10 to 45 metres. In the water: highly sought after by the largest international shipyards, this area exhibits the best the world has to offer in yachts and super yachts.

On land: shipyards, engines, propellers, thrusters, refitting, yacht transport, etc.

The festival centre is dedicated to big names in luxury yachts.

Inside can be found shipyards, architects and designers, interior layouts, ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, tourism institutions and marinas, service companies (financing, banks, insurance…) and outside: the Tender and Toys area, with all the latest innovations.

The Luxury Gallery Dedicated to luxury, crafts and lifestyle, is located inside the Palais des Festivals. Visitors can discover the space with its elegant scenography on their arrival by the main entrance of the show. The Luxury Gallery

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La Pantiero La Pantiero holds boats of 10 to 34 metres. In the water: smaller upmarket motor boats. A range of boats including open, sport, fly and sport fishing. On land: shipyards, equipment village, and nautical accessories (fishing, marine optics, etc.).

Multi-hull area The multi-hull area includes boats of 10 to 32 metres. With more than 40 boats, the multi-hull area has the largest collection of motor and sailing catamarans and trimarans in Europe.

Quai Saint-Pierre The Quai Saint-Pierre exhibits boats of 10 to 25 metres. In the water: a wide range of large sailing and motor boats (traditional, open, fly…). On land: shipyards, sailing and motor boat accessories, financing.

Quai Max Laubeuf The Quai Max Laubeuf shows 160 boats of 10 to 20 metres.

The history of the Festival itself started on this dock. Only 30 boats were exhibited back then. In the water: sailing and motor boats. On land: a village dedicated to inflatable and rigidinflatable boats.

Port Pierre Canto Brokerage & Charterage Port Pierre Canto is devoted to large second-hand yachts.

Brokers and charter companies offer a selection of around 50 sumptuous 22 m to 65 m yachts.

Here it’s possible to meet the teams, explore the boats and experience the elegance of the yachting world and the joys of life on board.

New for 2018 the brokers are sharing the quay with a new area dedicated to the rapidly growing sector ‘Toys’. Toys for old and young alike have become essential equipment on yachts, providing fun and excitement for their users. The area features jet skateboards, longboards,

jet skis and much more.

Nearly 600 boats are displayed in water and on land in the two ports, including around one hundred world premieres. The shipyards offer trips out to sea so that new buyers can try out the finest yachts in the world and make informed choices regarding their purchases.

A free public shuttle carrying 15 – 20 people departs every 15 minutes from the Super Yacht Extension in the Vieux Port, where guests can enjoy a stunning 10-minute trip alongside la Croisette to Port Pierre Canto.

A VIP shuttle is also available from the VIP Pontoon in the Vieux Port for Carte VIP holders.

The Cannes Yachting Festival is open every day from 10am to 7pm. Late opening until 10 pm Friday 14 September. Closes at 6 pm on Sunday.

The 2017 Festival in figures: • 50,000 visitors with 50% come from abroad • 600 boats from 2.10 to 65m long • 528 exhibitors ( 60% from abroad) • 214 new items including 108 world premieres • 103 sailing boats • 43 multi-hulls • 45 second-hand boats from 22m to 65m long

OYSTER TO BOOST PRESENCE AT CANNES

Oyster Yachts will be at Cannes Yachting Festival 2018! Find out what the company has planned, including building Oyster awareness on the worldwide stage.

Stephen Parkinson, Sales Director at iconic English shipbuilder Oyster Yachts, has confirmed that the company will be attending this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, where it will focus on boosting its interaction with worldwide prospects through an impressive display of its Oyster 745.

As Europe’s biggest boat show, Cannes Yachting Festival is a great opportunity to gain brand recognition on the worldwide stage. And one company who will be making the most of the opportunity this year is Southampton-based Oyster Yachts. Talking about the company’s plans for the festival, Parkinson said: “Although Oyster is very well-known in the UK, its not as well-known as we think abroad. At Cannes we tend to get a lot of people onboard who don’t know anything about Oyster, who we need to educate about the brand. This is something we haven’t always been good at, so this year we will be trying to step it up.”

Whilst there the Oyster team plans to explain who they are, what they do, and why they are so successful to a global

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audience. “Ultimately, we need to get across everything that makes Oyster sailing yachts so aspirational and iconic,” said Parkinson. The team will include Parkinson himself from the brokerage, as well as project managers who will be on hand to answer any questions about the building process for Oyster yachts.

The festival prides itself on displaying the finest vessels from shipyard all around the world, so it is only fitting that Oyster will take one of its latest models, the stunning 745.

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2018 will be held over three sites - the ‘Vieux Port’, the ‘Port Pierre Canto’ and the "Palais des Festivals" - and runs from the 11th-16th September. To visit Oyster onboard, please make an appointment with the team beforehand.

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Above: Club House Old Course, Right Top & Middle: Le San Peyre, Right bottom: Cycling in the Esterel mountains

THE PULLING POWER OF PORT LA NAPOULE Photos © Port la Napoule; Office de Tourisme et des Congres de Mandelieu la Napoule Article by kind permission of www.onboardonline.com Managing a marina has certainly become more interesting in recent years. Boats are getting bigger, expectations are getting higher and competition is steep, nowhere more so than along the French Riviera.

It’s no longer enough to have state of the art facilities and great Wi-Fi, the world wants more and marinas must become ‘destinations in their own right’ just as charter brokers have shifted the focus to ‘selling the experience’.

And none of this has gone unheeded at Port la Napoule on the doorstep of Cannes. Until now it’s been something of a well kept secret but with the longest lease term along the coast, the only dedicated catamaran quay for miles and a prime location, there’s plenty to shout about.

We met with the Director of Port la Napoule, Hélène Kotchounian, and Managing Director of HomePort, Bart van den Heuvel, to talk about recent developments and the wider trends impacting marina management.

OnboardOnline: How many berths are available in Port la Napoule and what’s the size range?

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Hélène Kotchounian: Currently we have 695 leasehold berths available for boats and superyachts between 6–52m. We also have 385 berths available for rent year round for vessels between 6-35m.

OO: A unique offering along this stretch of coast is your new Catamaran Quay –why was this important for Port la Napoule and is building work now completed?

HK: Catamarans are becoming more popular and until now there was literally no dedicated quay for this type of vessel between Toulon and Menton. The new dock involved the modification of a quay to the north of the entrance to create five moorings for catamarans (20m by 10m) available solely for rent. Building works finished in June and we’re already seeing high demand!

Bart van den Heuvel: The development of the Catamaran Quay was also part of a commitment from The Yacht Club International de Mandelieu la Napoule (YCIMN), which owns the concession, in securing an extension from the Mayor, the marina’s owner.

A five year extension to 31 December 2029 was granted in return for investment of 2.9 million Euros from YCIMN, its shareholders and berth leaseholders, whose annual service charges will increase by a mere 10%. Mandelieu la Napoule has not had to contribute financially

to the enhancement of the marina which will eventually revert to its full control at the end of the concession, so all stakeholders benefit, including the town itself.

From the point of view of buying a berth in Port la Napoule, as well as offering certainty and peace of mind, obviously the extended lease increases the value, so right now it’s a very attractive option for owners.

OO: How easy is it to secure a berth rental at Port la Napoule in high season and what’s the procedure?

HK: Of course availability varies in high season depending on the size of the vessel but our leasehold and rental clients come and go which frees up places for transient yachts so it’s always worth contacting us to check the options. Owners and captains can contact the capitainerie directly by email or phone, or via Navily.

OO: Do owners receive a portion of the income from sub-letting their berth?

BVDH: Yes, when the owner of a berth is away they effectively authorize the capitainerie to rent it out in their absence, and they receive the rental income minus a commission due to the marina which is typically 15% with an annual contract and 20% for leaseholders (+ VAT).

With regard to rentals, Port la Napoule is comparable to other marinas in terms of logistics and

size, but we have a number of big advantages due to our location.

For example, Port la Napoule is easily accessible from the A8 motorway, the private airport at Mandelieu and the commercial airport in Nice. The marina is also very sheltered and we’re right in the middle of some great cruising grounds so it’s a perfect base to explore east and west. The town is also alive year round and it’s just 10 minutes up the road from Cannes.

HK: The marina itself is also very well maintained with state of the art facilities and free Wi-Fi – you simply collect a code from the capitainerie which is valid for 24 hours.

Security is also a priority for yacht owners and we have controlled access, 27 security cameras and night time surveillance around the docks.

OO: How do you handle waste and what is Port la Napoule’s position on protecting the marine environment?

HK: For sewage a number of clean points are distributed around the marina with daily collection. As for black water and bilge water, a pumping station near the capitainerie is available to boaters free of charge.

Ecotank is also available in our marina and will dispatch a barge to your yacht, whether in port or at anchor. This is a great solution when guests are onboard as the barge comes quietly alongside

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to pump your tanks without intruding on guest privacy.

are some of the highlights in and around Mandelieu la Napoule?

We also encourage recycling and the marina offers selective sorting points for glass, paper, plastic, batteries and used oils. We’re proud to say that Port la Napoule has held the Blue Flag of Europe for 20 years and soon it will also be certified as a Clean Port.

HK: Firstly it’s a beautiful stretch of coast with the red rocks of the Esterel mountains and the historic islands just off Cannes. The Bay of La Napoule is also an excellent place to drop anchor for water sports and snorkelling or you can join dolphin and whale watching excursions with local guides.

OO: What is the procedure for bunkering/fuel?

HK: Port la Napoule has a fuel dock located next to the capitainerie which is operated

by Société SOBAD and open all year round. For yachts above 20m and moored at Quai R for three nights or longer there is the option of delivery by truck. Fuel delivery companies must notify the Harbour Master's Office at least one day in advance by email or fax, indicating the name of the vessel, date and time of delivery, and the volume to be delivered.

OO: What are the most common nationalities visiting or resident in Port la Napoule?

BVDH: It’s very international.

Apart from French there are a lot of British, Belgian, Dutch, German, Swiss and Italian, and some Northern Europeans, particularly Norwegians and Danes. Compared to other marinas along the coast, Port la Napoule also attracts the broadest range of boats – we have over 33 different brands in the marina so it’s very diverse.

OO: Beyond the marina, what

Mandelieu la Napoule also has some lovely sandy beaches and great coastal walks, or you can go hiking, mountain biking, horse riding or play a round of golf – we have several excellent courses nearby.

In the town itself you can visit the impressive medieval Château de la Napoule which also hosts art exhibitions and summer music concerts. For dining we have a number of good restaurants but for something special there is L’Oasis, an elegant 2 Michelin star restaurant run by the Raimbault brothers.

Just up the road Cannes has the best boutique shopping but Mandelieu has a wonderful local market and during the summer months there’s an evening craft market near the marina.

OO: Further along the coast, what are your thoughts about the planned development of Port Vauban in Antibes and Port Gallice in Juan les Pins?

HK: The projects are very ambitious for these two marinas.

The financial contributions announced in the press, in particular the annual royalties to be paid to the City of Antibes, seem to us to be extremely high and may have an impact on user fees and charges.

OO: More generally, what are the trends or changes you foresee in the future of marina management?

HK: Marinas must constantly adapt to the evolution of sailors and yachts which includes being able to accommodate larger and wider vessels. We’re fortunate at Port la Napoule to have such a diversity of boat brands so we are aware of new models and trends. We also try to adapt our lease options accordingly and this will continue.

Our new Catamaran Quay is a good example and creating a dock entirely dedicated to catamarans allows Port la Napoule to welcome a new type of clientele.

The level of services must also be up to the expectations of our customers, whether recreational boaters or superyacht owners.

We need to be able to respond to any demand and this requires continual investment in new equipment and training for our teams.

More generally, the world is also evolving very quickly in terms of communications. Marinas are not immune to these developments and must embrace the use of digital and social media; we need to make ourselves known far

beyond our local environment.

Environmental issues are also top of the agenda. Increasingly marinas must adopt an ecoresponsible approach and promote this philosophy by encouraging boaters to use the facilities provided. Port la Napoule is committed to this approach which is why we hope to achieve Clean Port certification later this year.

Returning to what sets Port la Napoule apart, marinas are an integral part of the towns and cities in which they are located and they are often an attraction for tourists. The interface between the town and the marina is therefore very important and at Port la Napoule this is fundamental to the development of our infrastructure, layouts, local events and also our communications strategy.

With this in mind we recently built the Esplanades du Port, an attractive area housing restaurants with waterfront terraces, as well as a gardenpromenade. Such developments are highly appreciated by tourists and local residents alike and our efforts will continue in this direction.

To reserve a berth in Port la Napoule please email the capitainerie or call +33 (0)4 92 97 77 77.

To purchase a berth in Port la Napoule please contact Bart v an den Heuvel: Email: bart@homeport.fr Tel: + 33 (0)6 14 34 81 25

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SEPTEMBER CLASSIC REGATTAS – LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ – 29TH SEPTEMBER - 7TH OCTOBER

www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr Les Voiles de Saint Tropez is an amazing rendezvous of yachts.

First run over 35 years ago as La Nioulargue, the regatta gathers together the most extraordinary collection of yachts, from the ultra-modern to the most beautiful traditional yachts, including the amazing J Class.

A host of racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all over the globe to do battle in the bay of Saint-Tropez.

How it all began: Patrice de Colmont tells how it all started: “There are nights when we have ideas of genius. It all began on September 29, 1981, when a challenge with little sporting interest, except to defend a sailor's honour, was launched between Pride, Dick Jason's American Swan 44, and Ikra, the 12M JI skippered by Jean Lorrain. The challenge could not be simpler: start at the foot of the village of Saint-Tropez at the Portalet Tower, turn the mark of the high ground of Nioulargo (or

"nest of the broad" in Provençal) and arrive in front of the restaurant, "Club 55", located on Pampelonne beach. Ikra came in in front of Pride and this enduring challenge was born, all thanks to the spontaneity and enthusiasm of Patrice de Colmont, "Club 55 Cup".

From this regatta was born a unique event, a rally unlike any other, that allowed ordinary racing boats to race with prestigious maxi yachts; ultrasophisticated prototypes, alongside classic yachts with long stories, like days without wind. The incomparable and inimitable Nioulargue was born and, for fifteen years, mixed the greatest sailors with owners of every calibre. And the legacy endured. Every year boats returned with the same state of mind and the simplicity of good sportsmanship. Each year there was always a coup, a miracle or a surprise appearance. 1984 saw the giant J Class Velsheda cross the Gulf, while Eric Tabarly, at the helm of maxi Coriolan IV, battled firm against the heart of Harold Cudmore, helming Gitana. It was

in 1999 that the Voiles de SaintTropez took over the torch that never had been extinguished and still flames bright to this day with the 20th edition of Les Voiles 2018.

Present Day As anticipated, the 20th edition of Les Voiles will bring together 4,000 sailors on land and sea, supporting more than 300 of the most beautiful modern and classic yachts in the world, for the final big bash of the SaintTropez season. True to form, the team at the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez and new president, Tony Oller, hope to maintain the unique spirit of this event: fair play and sportsmanship on the water, accompanied by plenty of entertainment ashore.

“The Voiles brings together an extraordinary mixture of boats, entertainment, and people.” explains Tony Oller, new president of the Société Nautique de SaintTropez. “I see my role as that of an orchestral conductor, with the formidable task of bringing together the regatta on the water, with the party ashore, whilst ensuring the safety and security

of all. Thankful in the knowledge that I have the support of an incredible team of volunteers, in addition to a long-standing and loyal team who know their parts by heart! This year we will be adding an environmental dimension, a cause which concerns us all. To this end, an auction will be organised during the Voiles.”

The ‘Spirit of Tradition’ category has been removed due to its lack of coherence, the feeling being that there was too much diversity in performance and size amongst the boats grouped together under that umbrella. In its place a new class has been born embracing an existing fleet of 8 to 10 big neo-classic boats, which will race together in the ‘Big Spirit of Tradition’ class. They will follow the same programme as the Classics, racing from Tuesday to Saturday – Thursday being reserved for the Challenge Races.

For the first time and in an unprecedented gathering, the Mediterranean pays homage to one of the most famous naval architects of the golden age of yachting: William Fife. To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the first appearance of the dragon engraved in gold on the bow of these beautiful classic yachts, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez welcomes: The Fife Jubilee for the Rolex Trophy.

The story behind the iconic signature of the fire-breathing dragon began in the autumn of 1888, when Scottish sailor, Francis C. Hill of Ardrishaig, met with William Fife III to commission Dragon, a 20-metre cutter, subsequently built in Fairlie. The yacht enjoyed tremendous success in its first

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season and the eponymous dragon became the symbol of power and speed, prompting Fife to select the image as the yard’s trademark. For this anniversary, Saint-Tropez will host some of the greatest masterpieces designed on the shores of the River Clyde: Cambria, 40 metres across the deck, will be there to proudly represent the 23M international class rule; Moonbeam IV, once owned and extensively cruised

by Prince Rainier of Monaco; Nan of Fife, the most elderly gaffcutter dating back to 1896, whose current owner, upon discovering that the boat had once belonged to the family, was able to relocate it on-line and has restored it to its present magnificence. Also present will be Viola, an elegant 50-meter cutter who happily celebrates her hundredth-year anniversary this year. Whilst not forgetting ‘new comers’ such as the 8M JI Falcon and 15M Bermudan yawl Dione.

Two foundations will with the same goal will be supported this year, using the occasion of the 20th edition of Les Voiles to raise awareness for the protection of the marine environment. This is a particularly important cause in the Mediterranean, an enclosed

and fragile sea, which should, if saved now, will remain a legacy for future generations. The initiative will be in collaboration with two associations: OFF (Ocean Family Foundation) and the Marine Observatory Service of the community of communes of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, partner to the Pelagos sanctuary.

The whole event is based out of the Old Port of St Tropez which is a vibrant, yet traditional and beautiful, setting for the activities which take place every evening around the harbour. Behind the Old Port, there are a maze of back streets hiding some excellent boutique restaurants, café bars and shops.

Whilst the Race Village will keep to the same format as 2017, the bar will return to the centre of the ground-space. Located near the Capitanerie, between the old and new port, the Race Village is the nerve centre of all the shore-based activities and is well attended by the sailors but is equally open to locals and the public every day from 9am to 9pm. The 20th edition of Le Voiles is sure to be the most fantastic yet.

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SIRIUS COOKERY COURSE – COOKING& GASTRONOMY FOR SUPERYACHTS

By Victoria Pearce siriuscookery4superyachts.com sirius.cookery@varador2000.com (+34) 630 407 055 The third edition of the Sirius Cookery Course is set to run from 15-20th October 2018 in Barcelona. The main aim of the course is to enhance and complete the training of professional chefs, with a practical course on cooking and gastronomy, adapted to the needs of the superyacht world.

The course will be taught in English and will add value to any professional’s résumé and will complement his/her expertise with new tools and skills, in order to offer enhanced quality in the gastronomic service provided on superyachts. The course will be limited to 30 places with the sessions split into two groups of 15 alternating morning and afternoon.

Following on from the success of the previous two editions this time will be a unique opportunity to be plunged into the universe

of one of the most important and creative chefs in the world: Albert Adrià. Students this year will have an exclusive and highly personalised experience at elbarri Adrià, the group of restaurants set up by Albert and Ferran Adrià (mastermind of El Bulli) – along with the Iglesias brothers – in Barcelona: Pakta, Tickets, Bodega 1900, Enigma, Niño Viejo and Hoja Santa.

The aim of the experience is to be totally immersed in one of the most interesting global gastronomic proposals today: a didactic, entertaining and highly motivating tour through all of Adria’s restaurants. These are undoubtedly one of the most important gastronomic attractions in Europe, a result of constant innovation, unlimited creativity and the know-how of one of the most important chefs currently on the international scene.

The tour through elbarri Adrià includes all 6 restaurants, an explanation of the philosophy and rationale behind each of them from their head chefs, reproducing their best-known recipes and a cocktail workshop

with their team of bartenders.

The tour also includes lunch at the restaurant Niño Viejo which will be closed exclusively for students on the Sirius Cookery Course – one of the most sought after gastronomic experiences in the world.

As well as the tour through elbarri Adrià, the Sirius Cookery Course 2018 will be held in the Boqueria room at the Boqueria market, at the Food and Nutrition Campus at the University of Barcelona, the School of the Confectionery Guild of Barcelona and the haute cuisine brasserie, Josper, among others. All of the course sessions will be taught by highly prestigious and internationally renowned professionals such as Ferran Centelles, Pere Planagumà, Albert Lorenzo, Oliver Fernández, Martín Lippo and Angel Salvador (Team 100%100 Chef) Agustí Torelló (AT Roca) and Team Josper.

The course has been designed by the marine company Varador 2000, a company that has consistently supported quality training and is aware that cooking and chefs are a top priority on superyachts. The Sirius Cookery Course has the academic backing

of the University of Barcelona through its Food and Nutrition Campus and the partnership with Gastrocultura Mediterránea. All students will receive an official diploma at the end of the course and will be able to come away with all of the recipes that have been taught during the week.

This is an incredible experience for anyone looking to improve their repertoire and desirability as the course will cover the areas of kosher, vegan, celiac, halal and vegetarian cooking amongst others, in order for chefs to be able to board any boat anywhere in the world with a practical knowledge of that culture’s cuisine. There will not be a focus on molecular cuisine but instead more practical cookery.

The course runs from the 15-20th October 2018. It will be 42 hours in total with morning sessions running 10am to 2pm and afternoon running 3pm to 6pm.

The course is limited to 30 places, so it is advisable to book in early to avoid disappointment. The cost is €3,000 excluding flights and accommodation. For more information on prices and payment methods and for the registration form please visit www.sirius cookery4superyachts.com.

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BARCELONA BOAT SHOW WILL REFLECT THE GROWTH OF THE SECTOR AND ITS LATEST INNOVATIONS The 57th Barcelona International Boat Show is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years, set to highlight the recovery the sector is undergoing, with a broad cross-section of all the segments which make up sporting and recreational sailing in Spain. Innovation, sustainability and technology will be the features of this year’s show, for which the organization is preparing new activities to give more prominence to sailing.

Organized by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with the ANEN (National Association of Nautical Companies), the Barcelona International Boat Show will occupy the whole of the wharf of Espanya and the wharf de la Fusta areas at the Port Vell marina from 10 to 14 October, in a mood of optimism within the sector. In this regard, with five months to go before it is held, the marketing of exhibition spaces is moving forward at a very healthy pace.

Luis Conde, the President of the Barcelona International Boat Show, declared that “the event will once again demonstrate its status as a major celebration, a great commercial platform for the sector and the main meeting point for all the professionals and fans of the sailing world, a place for finding out more about the latest innovations and the future of both sporting and recreational nautical activity”.

As for Jordi Freixas, the event Director, he stressed that “we’re preparing one of our best shows with the support of a growing sector, with an expanding offer, more business and new activities to make sailing more accessible to all lovers of the sea”.

According to Carlos Sanlorenzo,

General Secretary of the ANEN, “the recovery of the sector, accompanied by the growth that has been taking place, especially over the last three years, is promoting a much wider range of options for enjoying the sea while sailing; this undoubtedly reaches beyond the sector itself, due to the close relationship with nautical tourism”.

‘Fans of the Sea’ Under the new slogan ‘Fans of the sea’, the Barcelona International Boat Show will schedule a list of activities to promote and boost the nautical sector.

Thus, the event will aim to give greater prominence to light sailing and nautical sports, at which Spain is a global power, with the presence of different kinds of boats.

Similarly, this year’s show will join the celebrations to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Santa Eulàlia, a three-masted schooner built

in 1918 and the flagship of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, which will be one of the stars of the exhibition.

Once again, the Barcelona International Boat Show will have several thematic spaces conducting all kinds of activities for professionals and the general public, including the Sea

Space (talks and seminars), the Traditional Marina (at the wharf of Espanya, with an exhibition of classic boats and workshops), the Fun Beach area (nautical sports), the Nautic Tech International Forum (a space for startups) and the Nautic Food Plaza and OneOcean Club gastronomic areas.áreas gastronómicas Nautic Food Plaza y OneOcean Club.

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How YOU can make a Difference!

1.Anchoring Carefully choose where to anchor, making sure you are not invading seagrass or shellfish colonies.

Avoid drag when you deploy your anchor and raise it correctly when you leave.

2. While Sailing If you run into a Posidonia bed by accident, stop and raise your motor and either sail, float, paddle out of the area or wait for the tide to lift you free. Using the throttle excessively to break free will damage the Posidonia and more than likely, your motor too!

3. Employ Ecologically Sound Boat Cleaning Techniques

TOGETHER FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

By Naia Reid For Calum Yacht Services Ibiza is famous for its white sand beaches and exceptionally clear waters, which along with the world renowned nightlife, high class restaurants and varied activities that holidaymakers can enjoy here, draw up to 10 million visitors to this petite 60km x 40km island.

Amongst the countless high profile holidaymakers Ibiza has welcomed this season, one in particular caused quite a stir recently. The world renowned ship “Rainbow Warrior” which sails under the Greenpeace flag, visited Ibiza during the 26th and 27th of July; to highlight a growing concern for the future of the aquatic Posidonia seagrass beds, which are unique to the Balearics. Many do not realise that this prehistoric aquatic plant is solely responsible for maintaining the natural balance and clarity of Ibiza’s famous waters (which are ranked 2nd globally, only after the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean) due to its incredible ability to filter and oxygenate the water.

The Posidonia is home to 100’s of aquatic species. Many of these creatures have shells or skeletons that are calcium based and when

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these are broken down, they contribute to the maintenance of the incredibly white and fine sands that the island is so famous for. Without the natural life cycle of these creatures, the production of this sand would literally grind to a halt and the result would be a dramatic reduction in the size and quality of our island’s beaches.

Many visitors may not be aware that the Posidonia fields around the Balearics, are unique to the islands and are estimated to be at least 100,000 years old.

Their growth is exceptionally slow, averaging only around 1m in a century, so their protection and conservation is obviously essential. In respect of this, UNESCO declared the Posidonia grounds around Ibiza a World Heritage Site in 1999.

Between 1956 and 2016, up to 85% of Aquatic Posidonia died off around areas of the Balearics, consequently reducing the quality of the water. The Posidonia is easily damaged or killed off by effluent and chemicals. As up to 30% of all oils and fuels used in boat engines can end up in the water, it becomes clear that boat use and maintenance need to be undertaken with the greatest of care and awareness, especially around the highly

vulnerable seagrass beds of our islands. The local government is currently in the process of making maritime maps of the location of the seagrass available.

It’s important to know that these are protected areas and fines will be administered to anyone responsible for damage to these areas.

Many celebrities who come here to enjoy the uniqueness of Ibiza’s natural environment have voiced their interest in helping to protect them from further destruction…and the yachting community can play a vital part in the conservation of Ibiza’s most

Many eco-friendly cleaning products are now available on the market and are a much less invasive choice than common cleaning products which often contain damaging ammonia, chlorine, hydroxides and solvents.

Make your choices more conscious and if you can’t find ready-mades, you can make your own cheaply and easily!

Aluminium: Cream of Tartar mixed with water and applied with a soft cloth gives a fantastic shine.

Brass: A solution of vinegar, Worcester sauce and salt will make your brass gleam.

Chrome: Apple cider vinegar and a soft cloth will remove stains from chrome and a little baby oil rubbed in afterwards will finish it with a lovely shine.

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Ibiza Party Calendar- September 01/09 – Ibiza Pool Closing Party @ Benimussa Park

16/09 – The BPM Festival DJ Showcase @ Blue Marlin

02/09 – Kygo Closing Party @ Ushuaia

17/09 – Shine Ibiza Closing Party @ Privilege with Paul Van Dyk

03/09 – Flower Power @ Pacha with Sebastian Gamboa Copper: Natural lime or lemon juice mixed with a little natural salt will restore copper.

Decks: Mix eight-parts white vinegar to one of water for zingy clean decking.

Fiberglass: Mix water and baking soda to create an abrasive paste that will remove stains.

Interior woods: Almond or olive oil will naturally clean, moisturise and give a shine to wood. Avoid this if the wood is in direct sunlight.

Plastic: Two-parts warm water mixed with one-part white vinegar will clean most plastics effectively Stainless Steel: Use undiluted white vinegar on a cloth to restore stainless steel to a clean sheen.

Windows and Mirrors: Mix together equal parts of warm water, white vinegar and lemon juice. Apply this with a spray bottle and wipe clean with newspaper or paper kitchen towel.

With just a little forethought, you can also choose more carefully when using cleaning products for your galley and on-board bathrooms, which often flush out into the sea.

4. Sea & Environment-Friendly Antifouling Tips Antifouling products are generally extremely hazardous to the environment, so to reduce risks, you can employ the following measures:

Choose a wash-down facility that correctly collects and safely disposes of anti-fouling and paint residues and recycles waste water instead of allowing it to become run off.

Choose an antifoul with the lowest level of copper or zinc levels possible.

Prevent spillages with careful catchment planning and dispose of all painting instruments and paint cans correctly. Avoid mixing leftover wastage and never dispose of them into drainage or surface waters.

5. Refuelling Avoid the temptation to overfill your tender fuel tank. High summer temperatures often cause fuel to expand and this can cause spillages. Windy conditions can also cause fuel to slosh about and spill. Make sure whoever is refuelling doesn’t leave the fuel nozzle unattended. Keep absorbent rags around for any spillages as even small ones can pollute a surprisingly large area.

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18/09 – Together Closing Party @ Amnesia with Chase & Status 19/09 – Armin Van Buuren Closing Party @ Hi 20/09 – F**k Me I’m Famous @ Pacha with David Guetta 21/09 – Be Crazy @ Heart with Jean Claude Ades 22/09 – Black Coffee @ Hi with Loco Dice & Housekeeping 23/09 – Cream Closing Party @ Hi with Robin Schulz 24/09 – BIG Closing Party @Ushuaia with David Guetta 25/09 – Eric Prydz Closing Party @ Hi with Cristoph Solardo & Mason Maynard 26/09 – Cocoon @ Pacha with Richie Hawtin 27/09 – Do Not Sit Closing Party @ Heartwith Behrouz 28/09 – Dystopia Closing Party @ Ushuaia with Luciano 29/09 – Ants Closing Party @ Ushiaia with Andrea Olivia & Joris Voorn

If we all make simple but well thought out changes, together we can make a positive impact and a notable difference, ensuring that future generations will also be able to continue to enjoy the breath-taking pleasures that Ibiza offers! If you are planning a visit to Ibiza, Calum Yacht Services has over 20 year’s experience and is delighted to assist with all your yachting needs. We can also organise for the safe disposal of wastes and help you to plan safe navigation around our precious Posidonia sites.

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ST.MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA 2019 What means competing in the 39th edition of St.Maarten Heineken Regatta 2019?

St.Maarten Heineken Regatta is 39 years strong and it just keeps getting better. Four days of world-class racing with some of the world’s most seasoned sailors, from more than 35 countries, sailing Maxis, Monohulls and Performance Multihulls to holiday-makers on chartered Bareboats and live-aboard families cruising the Caribbean. The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was destined to be a special edition from the moment hurricane Irma hit the island on 6 September 2017.

With the generous support of Princess Port de Plaisance

Resort and Casino and the Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance, the regatta will be based in a ‘regatta village’ that will encourage that camaraderie by bringing together in one place all the essentials of a great regatta venue: docking, registration, regatta offices, food stands, and beer tents. Crystal clear waters and cooling northeast trade winds give the pristine conditions for spectacular racing just off the coast of St. Maarten.

And with Heineken as title sponsor, the racing days blend seamlessly into four nights of exceptional parties. This event is your bucket list must-do! Come and enjoy life in the Caribbean, come for some Serious Fun from February 28 – March 3, 2019!

NEW DOUBLE-HANDED CLASS TO FEATURE AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

In view of the ever growing demand for double-handed racing, the organisers of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) are pleased to announce 2019 will benefit from the addition of a new double-handed class. Doublehanded racing by its nature is all about crew stamina and how to pace yourself. With only two crew on board, both must be good all-rounders and understand the trade-off between pace, performance and physical demands.

Race manager Lorna Saunders says, "This will add an exciting new dimension to ASW. Safety being paramount, the double handed class will have its own start and courses will be carefully planned to accommodate double handed participants. The courses will be a mix of round the cans, with slightly longer legs and some days a coastal race. We look forward to thrilling, competitive sailing."

Antigua Sailing Week takes place from 28 April to 3 May and the Notice of Race is now available.

An optional Round Antigua Race

takes place on the 27 April, which will also offer a double handed class, and is the perfect warm up event prior to the five challenging days of Antigua Sailing Week where everyone is invited to race, chase and celebrate.

The professional race management team will continue to offer exciting racing for participants who range from fully professional campaigns to crews of family and friends.

Bareboat and mothership charters can all be arranged through our sponsor Dream Yacht Charter plus numerous race charter options are available from reputable partners.

Post-race daily prize-givings and an exciting week-long social calendar including the 10th edition of Reggae in the Park, the mid-week Lay Day Beach Party and the prestigious Final Awards Ceremony are key events on the must do list during the week.

Register to join us for 2019 or get more information at www.sailingweek.com.

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Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Guys best housekeeping hack, put your caps in the dishwasher.

Keeps the shape and keeps the crew on board from crying when you disfigure their favourite Billabong cap.

STEW OF THE MONTH: THEA BAHN Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

Prior to yachting I worked for a Heath Insurance company back in New Zealand. It was horrendous!

I worked at the head office, which literally had 100 women in the building. There was way too much ‘high school musical’ going on without the fluffy songs.

So after two years, I decided to embark on my Big OE. I became a yachtie by chance.

One mini vacation in the South of Spain on a boat with friends, and here I am nearly 20 years later. F**k!

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why?

There is not one favourite boat, there are three. My first boat MY Lady Aquilla a 96ft Burger, she was just the prettiest lil thing. Rolled like a pig but still very pretty.

MY Northern Light for her incredible crew. We saw and experienced so much together as a new crew on a new build it was way too much fun. I will always cherish those memories.

SY Athos my current boat, for the amazing places we have travelled in the last 3 years.

There is way too much to say about our incredible adventures.

We saw so much wild life, visited atholls where the locals were so humble, drank cava on so many wee islands...yuck! Traversed a live volcano, where one little slip and you were bbq’d.

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Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

There are too many funny and embarrassing moments. I have been on boats along time. And, the saying is ‘what happens on board stays on board’. Sorry folks.

Honestly, I could rave on for days. For anyone who is fortunate to work on a boat going to the Pacific and South East Asia, bloody go. Your life will be enriched.

is the Milk Run. Not a fan of Monaco, Cannes or St Tropes during the Med season. I would rather be cruising Corsica, Ionian islands instead. And further afield totally in love with the Pacific.

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

The best part about working on a boat is the travelling. I think the worst part is, after a long and exhausting trip the last thing I want to do is struggle with putting on crew covers.

Bloody nightmare.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently?

Sorry, I would never own a superyacht. If I was that rich I would charter a new boat twice a year.

If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

The piece of advice I would give my 20 yr old self would be, don’t be so serious.

What is your on-board pet hate?

Crew requests can become pesty.

I love it when a crew member asks me for soap free soap, vegan and not tested on animals. If you can find that in Carrefour, let me know which isle! Also, can we have Skippy peanut butter in a remote location. Again, if that palm tree in paradise has a 7 Eleven behind it, I’ll go shopping.

What’s your plan for the future?

I think once I actually retire from working on yachts. I’ll be shore based and still within the industry. I love what I do and cannot see myself doing anything else.

How do you keep sane on charter?

My sanity is kept in check on charter, by lying in my pit with my feet up and closing my eyes.

That is utter bliss. A wee whisky at the end of the day also helps.

That’s if one was allowed to drink on charter!

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

I think the best way to spoil guests, is by treating them like people. Getting to know what they like and anticipating their needs as much as possible.

What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests?

The coolest thing I have ever done for a charter guest is jump of the boom. Those who know me, know that I barely get in the water when guests are on board.

What is your signature cocktail?

I make a punchy Bloody Mary and a full on fat Pina Colada. I know boring. But, you need to try them and your life will be spicy and fatty.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

Probably easier to say my least favourite yachting destination

What career achievement are you most proud of?

My biggest career achievement is passing my STCW Refresher

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

I adore Mallorca. It is my home away from home. I love the various hikes on the island.

But, should someone want to give me a bunch of cash. You will find me on a beach, under a palm tree with a rum punch.

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FROM SHIP TO SHORE: BELINDA JANE ROBINSON Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career- highlight, low points?

My introduction to the yachting community happened by pure accident in 2001.

A late bloomer you might say. I was born in Scotland, grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, worked and studied in New Zealand and also I worked as a mental health nurse in Australia, the concept of work and life at sea was very foreign to me, but at the same time, the pull was irresistible.

Following a friend from New Zealand, I flew to the UK and then onto Ireland to briefly join the Irish peace movement moving river boats down the River Shannon. This was a venture set up to unite kids from the north and south of

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Ireland in an attempt to create harmony between the two. This proved to be a challenging and fulfilling venture.

I then flew to Antigua and embarked on my first role as deckhand/crew cook, a horrendous experience that resulted in me flying back to the UK with my tail between my legs. Once back, I joined my first ‘Superyacht’ in the form of a Falcon 86 in Viareggio as stew/ cook for an Egyptian family. This was my big break. Apart from meeting some amazing people, visiting markets for the first time, cooking food I had never dreamed possible, my confidence sky rocketed and I was absolutely hooked! I got to travel to Egypt through the Suez which is a memory I will never forget. It was there, I got my PADI beginner dive certificate and a whole new underwater world opened up to me.

Time to move on, change

from power boat to sail, my passion. I successfully gained my Yachtmaster certification and flew to Palma de Mallorca and it was here my vocation as a cook/chef at sea became a reality. My biggest challenge was provisioning in foreign territories, especially those where English was not the mother tongue, but working with some amazing provisioners, and selfless chefs, the transition from novice to professional was so much smoother than I expected. I grew from strength to strength in my cooking and often surprised myself in presenting dishes that left my guests in awe. It became clear to me that I was becoming a very rounded chef, unafraid of challenges and totally loving my job!

My highlights included going to places that very few people get to see in a life time. Working with the freshest and most beautiful of produce imaginable and with some inspirational people who remain firm friends to this day.

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

Moving on was an easy decision.

After working and living at close quarters out at sea, I wanted a home, a place to hang my hat and everything else, reconnect with friends and finally have the

chance to populate that home with dogs I had so long wished for in my life.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

The most Challenging point for me was how to make a living ashore. Utilising and encouraged by the network of amazing people I had met along the way, I decided that shore based freelance work was the way to go. The sporadic nature of this work, creating budgets and reduced earning potential were just some of the challenges I had to overcome. However, as can happen with best laid plans, life got in the way and I had to reevaluate just where it was that I wanted to focus my energies.

What was the best thing about it?

Discovering an incredible source of support from strong, influential women on both a professional business and personal level, all whom have been instrumental to my new-found purpose and determination.

What do you miss the most about yachting?

The life lessons, skills, tireless work and incredible people I have met, are all still with me today, but now it is a life I am happy to have moved on from.

What are you doing now?

As a resident of this beautiful Island, I am re-inventing myself with an amazing and very innovative project on the drawing board, involving fresh produce and unique design concepts in food. I am in the early stages of setting up a bespoke catering service, so watch this space!

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

My advice; live for the moment, work hard, keep positive and always have a back-up plan! Good luck everyone and thank you for reading.

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NEWS NEWS44STEWS STEWS all bullies have in common is they consciously and repeatedly set out to hurt another person.

Sexual, physical or verbal bullying is relatively easy to recognise but the subtle, insidious and sly methods used by some can be difficult to identify until it has become a pattern.

HOW TO DEAL WITH BULLYING ONBOARD Hazel Anderson www.vipserviceschool.com info@vipserviceschool.com It is that time in the season when everyone is getting tired and over worked; over-heated – with soaring temperatures in the Med it creates extra stress on the body – and still a long way to go before you can relax. This is the time when a person’s worst traits can come to the fore and when bullying can become an issue as we struggle to cope. Of course bullying can happen at any time but as stress increases your nervous system goes out of balance and the adrenal system produces the fight-or-flight response. The bully will fight and the victim will take flight.

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 states that:• Every seafarer has the right to a SAFE and secure workplace that complies with safety standard standards.

• Every seafarer has a right to DECENT working and living

conditions on board ship.

• Every seafarer has a right to health protection, medical care, welfare measures and other forms of SOCIAL PROTECTION. The UK employment law definition makes a clear distinction “harassment is unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic, which has the purpose or effect of violating an individual’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that individual.”

Bullying contravenes all of the above and should never be accepted onboard at any time.

Recognising bullying at all levels is the first step in stopping it happening and understanding how it affects an individual will help to raise awareness within your crew.

An adult bully has had many years of practice and can be very cunning in the way they bully and the tactics they use but what

A physical bully uses intimidation, threat and harassment as a first step. This can also be by “personal space violation, physical space entrapment, physical size domination and numerical domination (ganging up on someone)”. Verbal bullying usually consists of constant negative judgment and criticism; hostile teasing; insults; threats and shaming. Racist, sexist or homophobic language also falls into this category.

The more dangerous types of bullying fall into the tangible/ material bullying which is the use of formal power or authority where someone uses their advantage to dominate and control the victim by manipulation. Covert bullying, which is done by a passiveaggressive personality type is where a person behaves normally on the surface and in front of others but uses subtlety to sabotage someone else’s happiness and well-being, even their success. They use negative gossip, jokes at someone else’s expense, sarcasm, condescending eye contact, facial expressions or gestures as well as ridicule to cause embarrassment and insecurity which undermines their victim.

The effects of bullying can be excruciating painful for the victim and can leave them feeling traumatised. The mental cruelty can be devastating and long-lasting, leaving a person feeling insecure, isolated, filled

with anxiety; depressed as well as causing sleep problems; headaches, general aches and pains and stomach problems.

Long term bullying can cause eating disorders, mood disorders, thyroid and gastrointestinal problems, elevated blood pressure and at its worst, selfharming. It also affects work by causing low self-esteem; trouble making decisions; lack of concentration and other performance issues which in turn could cause safety issues depending on the position held.

Life at sea and servicing our owners and charter guests demands that we perform at our best at all times. Our lives and those of others can depend on our actions therefore a bully puts us all at risk. A recent FB post on Palma Yacht Crew has highlighted just how prevalent bullying is in the industry. With over 300 comments and a huge variety of responses, it also brought my attention to cyber bullying which has become all too common and very sad to see on PYC. How do you know you are being bullied?

If you feel bad after interaction with another crew member and this happens regularly, you are likely being bullied. If you feel anxious when you have to deal with them or even being in their presence. Do you feel humiliated or belittled; do you feel afraid; are you reluctant to socialise with your crew; do you fear confrontation; do you feel sad or hopeless? You may also feel angry but whatever your feelings are, eventually you will feel exhausted. Bullying makes you feel threatened and when threatened you are in a state of constant alert which will wear you down.

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So if you are a victim of bullying, what are your options?

Firstly, you need to validate your feelings and acknowledge you are being bullied. If you feel it, it is likely to be real and even if you think it is not affecting you, unconsciously it will be.

• Be sure to practice good selfcare; eat well, try to sleep well, take exercise and engage in stress relieving activities if possible.

• Limit your exposure to the bully if possible.

• Do not react to the bully – bullies feed on getting a reaction from their victim.

• Set your boundaries and stick to them.

• Try to find support from your fellow crew by confiding in someone you trust.

• Keep a record of what is happening to you.

• Practise positive self-talk which helps maintain your selfconfidence.

• Report the bullying to a superior if this is possible.

• Try to expose the bully by having others witness what is happening.

Bullies pick on people whom they perceive as being weaker and many bullies are cowards so call them out on their behaviour. The best strategy is to change how you respond and confront the bully as soon as possible. Take a stand in the simplest way possible by responding with replies such as; ‘that is unwelcome’; ‘that is inappropriate’; ‘that is unprofessional’ and then walk away. You could ask them if they mean to sound passiveaggressive? Remember that a bully’s bad behaviour is his or her responsibility and not yours; your responsibility is to protect yourself from the intended hurt.

None of the bullying has anything to do with you; it is all about the bully’s own insecurities.

Having compassion for a bully also goes a long way to understanding what is happening to you. You could invite them to share their feelings; they may be under a lot of stress themselves

or carrying around a lot of anger but it is not your place to try and fix them. How they behave is a reflection of them and you can choose not to be a victim. Fear of losing your job or getting a poor reference should not be a barrier to standing up for yourself in a respectful manner so keep developing your self-confidence and surround yourself with caring, supportive people If things get serious and simple bullying is stepped up; becomes unbearable; gets threatening or in any way abusive; or comes from your Captain, you must report this to the yacht management team or the DPA (Designated Person Ashore). Should nothing be done by them or there is no management ashore you do have other options. You can contact either the PYA (Professional Yachting Association) or Nautilus International (a professional union); both organisations who are there to support seafarers and have systems in place to offer some action on your behalf.

They will support you through the process and if necessary can provide you with help identifying whether you are being bullied or not.

No matter who is doing the bullying you are not on your own and there are things that you can do. You do not have to accept abuse regardless of where it comes from so just say NO to bullying but never return it with more abuse or act out of frustration or anger. Having been subjected to bullying onboard and told to “give as good as I got” I responded by stating that I refused to lower myself to their level. Likewise if you are witness to bullying, do not stand by and do nothing; support your fellow crew; call out the bully and make it known you know they are a bully.

It is up to all of us to take a stand where bullying is concerned and to support our fellow crew members, creating positive work places onboard and to treat each other with respect and kindness.

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STEWARDESS’ PICK OF THE MONTH FROM RIALTO LIVING - OUR FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE STORE IN PALMA Photos © Sofia Winghamre Theo the toy tiger, a king conch shell, a plastic flower garland left over from a Hawaii-themed party, a clay turtle and two picture frames: if you’re anything like me, you now own a (rather random) array of treasures, either found, given or bought during your time on board. You’ve probably also arranged your collection ‘just so’, in order to make your bunk, and the area around it, a little more you and a little less the boat.

Your bunk is, after all, the only place which is yours while living the high life on the high seas.

And a couple of picture frames velcroed to walls or shelves are perfect for making your bunk your own. Catching a glimpse of your brothers’ goofy smile while wearing a Christmas cracker hat or you and your friends on a mad night out, are sometimes all you need to help you through a particularly stressful day. Well, that, half a kilo of toblerone and a good, healthy whinge to your fellow service-superheroes, that is…

Most picture frames fall in one of two categories: they are either of the gilded type you’re able to find on your grandparents’ shelf (on top of a knitted doily and next to a ceramic figurine of two kissing cherubs) or the kind that come in garish colours, boast big red hearts and/ or are made from hideous plastic. Your beau‘s beaming face and your bestie

sticking her tongue out deserve more than that, don’t they? If you’re looking for a beautifully designed picture frame which still puts the focus on the photo, Rialto Living has you covered.

The store boasts an everchanging collection of frames in various designs and sizes, often handmade. The last time I perused Rialto Living’s second floor selection I spotted a simple wooden frame, an embossed metal one and a gorgeous ethnicstyle frame, hand-crafted from bone.

Apart from being (sometimes much needed) visual links to ‘a life more ordinary’, a small collection of tasteful picture frames are also handy to have spare on board. Whether to frame sunny moments captured the day before or to surprise the owner with last season’s highlights on his return to the yacht.

Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.

NEWS NEWS44STEWS STEWS fried and caramelised with brown sugar and almonds. Peaches are perfect partners for champagne, cassis and calvados. They also work really well with ginger, lemons, oranges, strawberries and hazelnuts. Roast duck is also amazingly good with glazed peaches and sweet and sour peach chutney can really liven up cold meats, pâté and salads during the winter months.

PEACHES-THE QUEEN OF FRUITS Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef Nothing beats the succulence of sweet, aromatic Mediterranean peaches, bursting with flavour.

This juicy, plump fruit provides delicious eating and can be used in so many different and interesting ways. They can be poached in sugar syrup with cinnamon, vanilla and cloves, roasted with cardamom or pan-

The peach originated in china and was transported along the silk route to Persia then into Europe some 2000 years ago.

Peaches grow on deciduous trees belonging to the rose family and related to the almond. Alexander the great introduced them to Greece and Rome where it was known as the queen of fruits.

Peaches stop ripening when picked, so it is important to select firm, ripe fruit with a good fragrance. Make sure that they are unblemished, not too hard and don't buy more than you plan to use, as fresh peaches are highly perishable and spoil easily.

High in energy with no fat, peaches are a good source of vitamin C and contain an

important vitamin A called betacarotene. Before eating peaches whole, wash the fruit under cold running water; if refrigerated, let them warm to room temperature for optimum flavour. Peaches do not need to be peeled before eating. However, if you want to peel them, blanch them first by dropping them into boiling water for a minute, then cooling them in ice water; the skins will slip off easily. Rub the peeled fruits with lemon juice to keep them from darkening. Cooking softens peaches and enhances their sweetness. It can also salvage slightly under ripe fruit.

Roasted Peaches with Lavender & Mascarpone Ingredients (serves 4) 4 large, ripe organic peaches, halved and pitted 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

50ml local honey 2 sprigs fresh lavender ½ tsp grated lemon zest 4 spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese Preheat oven to 200c°/gas 6.

Coat an ovenproof baking dish with a little butter. Arrange the peaches, cut side up, in the baking dish. Drizzle the honey over the peaches, and add the lavender and lemon zest.

Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven, and spoon the honey from baking dish over the peaches. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until the peaches are softened and golden.

Top the warm peach halves with a spoonful of mascarpone cheese, and drizzle with some of the honey in the baking pan.

Serve immediately.

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Playground for the rich and famous, late this month at the MBS Monaco will be the home for hundreds of yachts as big as bloody mansions and luxurious enough to make any self respecting oligarch proud.

Along with all the creme de la creme of the elite, MBS also brings potential boat owners, yacht brokers and of course, the humble backbone of the industry, us, folk, the simple yacht crew.

GALLEY GODDESS yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com ¨Brothers come quickly! I’m drinking stars!!¨ That’s exactly what the monk screamed throughout the Benedictine Abbey after he tasted his new discovery....champagne.

And the name of this excitable and inventive monk? Yes, yes, of course, Perignon, Dom Perignon.

Ah, yes, Champagne, the national drink of choice of the Monegasque who inhabit Monaco, an unbelievably small city state, half the size of Central Park, no income tax, gambling, gargantuan yachts, James Bond, Princess Grace, and yes, of course, in September, the outstanding and famous Monaco Yacht Show.

Rumour has it that quaffing back Champagne is somewhat of an institution in Monaco so just to be polite, one really has to throw oneself firmly into the throng of things. Champers? Hell yeah, you beaut, we are in Monaco, ya know.

But, before you grab a couple of flutes and start chugging the fizz down, maybe it a good time to control yourself and ponder the finer points of champagne.

Strictly speaking, champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of northwestern France. And, did I just dare, to use the words sparkling wine and champagne in the same sentence......? Have I been struck by thunderbolts of lightening? Has my twitter feed been swamped by outraged

champagne supporting trolls with borderline mania demanding I be shot immediately? Say what you want, the history of champagne has seen the wine evolve from being a pale, pinkish still wine to a sparkling wine. An elegant tipple that gives us an indescribable happiness. A sort of a Je ne sais quoi moment if I could be so bold.....a quality that cannot be described or named easily.

No long discussions to be had here regarding Marie Antoinette’s breast, the most advantageous shape of the glass or how the bloody cork must be gently eased from the bottle, not with an pop but with a delicate ladylike fart.

Lovely, lovely, lovely bubbly.........

Blood Orange Champagne Creme Brulee 2 teaspoons champagne 1/2 cup blood orange segments 2 and a half cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon blood orange zest (from about 4 small oranges) 1 vanilla bean

8 large egg yolks 6 thin, horizontal slices of peeled blood orange 5 tablespoons, plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided 6 tablespoons caster sugar Place 6 ramekins (about 170 grams each) on a baking sheet and set aside. Put the blood orange segments in a bowl and add the champagne and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, set aside. Add the cream and blood orange zest to a medium sized saucepan and pop it on the stove. Using a paring knife, make a slit in the vanilla bean lengthwise and spread each half open, scraping all the seeds into the cream. Add the emptied pod to the cream as well.

In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining 5 tablespoons of sugar. Whisk until it’s thick and creamy; about 5 minutes. Lovely.

Now, turn the heat to medium high under the pot of cream and scald it - not quite boiling.... it should just have tiny bubbles along the edges.

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sprinkle each ramekin with a tablespoon of the caster sugar and then get in touch with your inner pyromanic and blast with a small kitchen torch to brown the sugar and create a crust.

White Grape and Champagne Granita 3 cups green seedless grapes 1/2 cup Champagne 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice green seedless grapes for garnish

Turn off the heat and use a large ladle to add a cup of the hot cream to the egg mixture, whisking immediately. Repeat this one more time and then add this to the remaining cream in saucepan. Turn the heat to medium low and whisk until the mixture is thick - about 6 minutes or so. It should coat the back of a spoon and stay there. If your mixture looks like it is loosing it and starts separating, becoming all grainy, quickly and carefully pour into a blender and blend.

This should save your dish.

Set aside.

Using a slotted spoon, add each of the champagne marinated segments to each ramekin. Now add 1 and a half tablespoons of the excess blood orange juice that is left in the bowl to the custard and mix.

Pour equal amounts of the custard over the blood orange segments in each ramekin. Then, very gently press one of the thin blood orange slices on top of each one. Place the baking tray in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

When you are ready to dazzle,

Puree grapes in a blender and strain the grape puree through a fine mesh sieve set over a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, pressing the solids with the back of a large spoon. Discard peel. Add champagne, sugar and lemon juice and slowly stir until sugar dissolves. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 3 or 4 hours, stirring every hour until frozen.

Then just remove and scrape with a fork until all lovely and fluffy.

Scoop into tall red wine glasses and garnish with grapes. Fab fizz.

Champagne Peach and Strawberry Float 8 scoops peach sorbet 8 scoops strawberry sorbet 1 (750 ml) bottle of champagne 4 tablespoons Elderflower liqueur Add 2 scoops of each of the peach sorbet and the strawberry sorbet to 4 wine glasses. Top each with 2 tablespoons liqueur and fill with champagne. Garnish with slices of lime, strawberries and mint leaves. Delish!

There’s something about bubbles that makes life so much more manageable, like a cool breeze on a summers day. Enjoy the Monaco Boat Show good people.

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MORE THAN JUST GLITZ & GLAMOUR – HANDY TIPS ON CHAMPAGNE TO HELP THROUGH THE SEASON of luxury and glamour. However, beyond the glitz is a beautiful wine and work of art. A complex marriage of refreshing citrus fizz, toasted brioche flavours and searing acidity, which I would dare describe as one of those few wines that can give me a palate-orgasm!

Let’s get the basics out of the way – A brief introduction to Champagne Champagne is a sparkling wine named after the region of its production, based around the towns of Reims and Épernay in northeast France.

By Andrew Azzopardi General Manager No12 Fine Wines and Provisions Champagne is by far our number one best-selling wine on superyachts, and with 307.6 million bottles of these bubbles shipped in 2017, I don’t see any signs of Champagne sales slowing down.

We have just delivered a dozen or so bottles of premium aged champagne to one of the glamorous superyachts berthed in Ibiza this morning. The frazzled stewardess immediately put them in the fridge and explained that the guests having been going through the Champagne way faster than expected. ‘It will be another glamorous party tonight’ she exclaimed whilst signing off the chit. Then off she went to continue with her daily work.

Nothing new about this scenario – Champagne is a staple on board many a yacht.

Be it the bubbles, the loud popping corks or the golden colour Champagne is the epitome

The three primary grapes used in its production are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

(Other grape varieties are permitted but rarely used) The Production is where the magic happens The method behind making Champagne, known as ‘méthode champenoise’ is a relatively simple process. Champagne is first produced in exactly the same way as a still wine which, after primary fermentation is bottled.

A second fermentation is then initiated in the bottle by the addition of a ‘liqueur de tirage’ (A syrupy mixture of wine, sugar and yeast). This second fermentation is what produces the magic in the form of bubbles.

Non-vintage Champagne, which make up the vast majority of production in the region and are a blend of the latest vintage plus several older reserve wines, require a minimum of 18 months ageing before release.

In outstanding years, where there the harvest is exceptional, producers may ‘declare’ the

vintage and make wines using only grapes from that particular year. A minimum of 36 months maturation is required for these wines.

some provisioners offer storage facilities.

Storage tips for Champagne

I am a firm believer that a wine glass is an essential tool to appreciating the full potential of any wine and Champagne is no different, and who wouldn’t want to gorge on the lovely aromas and taste, to fully appreciate what makes those bubbles such a joy to drink?

Some sommeliers say that all Champagne and sparkling wines should be stored standing up.

For short-term storage, say up for up to a month, I’d agree that this is best and most practical (especially during charter season) – but keep the bottles away from water, excessive vibration and bright or artificial light.

For long-term storage of vintage cuvées I suggest storing Champagnes on their sides in a wine rack or stacked the same way as in a cellar. Fine maturing Champagne, like all great wine, runs the risk of the cork drying out if it is kept upright for long periods. The actual temperature of storage (ideally about 7°C to 10°C) is less important than its consistency. Wild fluctuations of heat and cold are killers of all good wine, so avoid storing bottles in the engine room.

Non-Vintage vs Vintage Champagne Non-vintage Champagne is meant to be drunk shortly after purchase. I suggest drinking nonvintage Champagne within 2 to 3 years of purchase. I am assuming that your supplier has not been storing the wine for years before selling it to you.

On the other hand, vintage Champagne is meant to be popped several years later, often improving in the bottle year on year for about 10 to 15 years.

Magnums (1.5 litres) are the best format for long-term ageing because the ratio of wine to surface area allows for a slower, more even maturation of the wine and finer enduring flow of bubbles. In most cases, the magnum beats the bottle for added complexity, structure and nuances in the wine for 20 to 30 years.

It is important that these wines are stored in good conditions when kept for the long term. I recommend storing in a wine cave under optimum conditions.

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Glassware – flutes, coupes or wine glasses?

Back in the 17th century the coupe, which legend states was manufactured off Marie Antoinette’s left breast, was the go-to receptacle for drinking champagne. Fortunately, along the way, we realised there was absolutely nothing positive about this drinking from this bowl-shaped glass. The bubbles dissipated quickly, and the aromas and flavours are lost.

Nowadays, the most popular glassware for drinking Champagne and other sparkling wine is the flute. This tall, tapered, conical shape is the perfect vessel for showcasing the tiny, rising bubbles ever so perfectly (due to the reduced surface area for it to escape).

Many flutes even have a discreet nucleation point etched into their inner base to create a steady, vertical stream of fizz.

It is also much harder to spill your precious bubbles in a flute, while its serving size is ideal for parties.

However, the shape itself doesn’t do any justice to fine fizz.

Most Champagne sommeliers and producers, such as JeanBaptiste Lécaillon, cellar master from Louis Roederer understood their Champagne could not be full appreciated in a flute: ‘Our Champagne style needs aeration to fully demonstrate its potential, so we often use white wine glasses. Some 25 years ago we even developed our own tulip glasses, which were larger than the flute.’

So, what is the perfect glass?

Glassware companies and outspoken sommeliers such as Philippe Jamesse, head sommelier at Les Crayères in Reims, teamed up to create the ideal glass. A tool that is elongated, rounded in the middle

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and tapering towards the top. He noted that each bubble carries aromas to the surface. In these glasses there is a ‘progressive extension along the curve of the glass which favours first a gradual then a stretched ascent, allowing each bubble to burst at the widest point to free its flavours and express aromatic subtlety’.

The greater surface allows more bubbles to burst simultaneously while their aromas are captured within the tapering top. ‘We introduced the glass in the restaurant in 2008,’ Jamesse recounts. ‘Initially diners were a little shocked, but once they tasted from it they realised the difference.’

Maximillian Riedel followed suit, shortly afterwards with their version of the Champagne glass tailor-made for different styled Champagnes.

I am personally a fan of both the Jamesse Grand Champagne glass and the Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine glass, however if no Champagne glasses are readily available, I would happily grab a decent white wine glass to enjoy my fizz.

Serving Temperatures Non-Vintage champagne and in particular the new ‘Ice’ Champagnes should be served well chilled at around 7°C or 8°C, however premium or vintage Champagnes is to be served at the same temperature as the mature great white wines of Burgundy at 10°C or even 12°C; their acidity will be well-balanced and their bouquet and body fully developed. So don’t leave it too long in the ice bucket!

My current top 4 Champagne picks:

Ruinart is one of those Champagne houses that always seems to over-perform. A satisfying and nicely balanced chardonnay. The lemony and citrus aromoas give way to fresh floral notes and stone fruits. The palate delivers full flavoured peach, custard and cream and lemon brulée. This Champagne has been one of my go-to comfort wines for quite a while. It gives me that warm fuzzy feeling.

Champagne Bollinger, R.D. Extra Brut 2002 A great vintage, a grand house and a magnificent pedigree. The mousse is creamy, leading to a rich and satisfying brioche aroma.

On the palate this is a very lively, fresh and structured wine with opulent flavours of ripe pear and honey. The acidity and energy is fresh yet fun. This is a serious, yet playful wine which evolves beautifully with each glass.

Dom Pérignon Brut P2, Brut 2000 I was lucky enough to taste this liquid gold at the Dom Pérignon

estates earlier this year. This Second Plénitude (P2) of Dom Pérignon Vintage, launched late in 2017, is the result of 16 years of elaboration.The nose is inviting yet rather evolved, with aromas of toats , oak and coffee. In the mouth the wine is vibrant and energetic with a mouth-filling mousse. The flavours of lime, smoke, brioche topped with a creamy pineapple finish. The finish is firm, fresh and pleasantly persistent, with a cleansing chalky sensation.

Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV I cannot omit the symbolic Lauren Perrier Rosé from their recommendations. This Rosé is acknowledged for its consistency and its high quality.

It is characterized by its ripe red fruit aromas, a high intensity and great freshness. The Beautiful salmon-pink colour is consistently appetizing. Extraordinary freshness bursting with flavours of red fruits: raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry, black cherry, yet a supple and rounded wine.

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BEAUTY BOX TIPS Sofya Rosher #thebeautyboxsantacat Thebeautyboxsantacat@gmail.com www.thebeautyboxsantacat.com Sofya Rosher is one of the wellness and skin care designer top Instagram influencers in the island. She has over 25.000 mil followers and works with luxury brands such as Babor Cosmetics, Mac, Germaine De Capuccini , Cinq Mondes , Maria Galland, Valmont Swiss cosmetics and etc.

In today's article Sofya Rosher describes and explains how to fight the signs of fatigue, starting from the lymphatic massages to chilled tea masks.

How to Look Well Rested (Even When You’re Not) The truth is that beauty demands our attention. Gift yourself a time and bring your best out to glow! When you’re tired, your whole body feels it — but your eyes really show it. It has a lot to do with the composition of the skin around your eyes, which is naturally thin and predisposed to retain water in the form of puffy under-eye bags. Its translucent quality easily reveals dark circles, fine lines and dullness. Add to the mix late nights, stress and other compounding factors, and it’s not hard to appear worse for wear.

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Here, the products and techniques Sofya Rosher recommends that can help to improve — from lifting creams and inflammation - calming massages to a well-placed stroke of light-reflective makeup — to revive a wilting gaze.

Splash with Ice Cold Water Do this at least five times after cleansing your face, she recommends. Noting that the cold will immediately “help de-puff” and tighten skin. Next, apply cool eye compresses for 5 minutes. Try steeped, chilled chamomile tea bags to tone down inflammation or a chilled eye mask, like Valmont’s Eye Instant Stress Relieving Mask (€35), a pair of single-use patches suffused with green tea and arnica to bring down swelling.

Easy and fast recovery.

Get the Red Out To keep eyes from drying out, generously spritzes on Heritage Store’s refreshing, antiseptic Rose Petals Rosewater (8 € ), blinking rapidly to allow the “mist into the eyes.” (the magnetized soft-water base prevents stinging.) For an on-the-go option, Sante Beautéye drops (€25) from Japan, which gives you “clear, bright” eyes .

Press, Glide and Massage To firm and tone flagging skin, i use Facial Freeze Tool (€125) — contoured metal “spoons” that i glide from the center of the forehead down to my ears, and then from the brows to my temples,repeating each movement ten times per side. I finish by moving the tool along the bottom of my eye from the temple to the corner of my nose, all of which activates the lymphatic system to “greatly drain away puffy eyes,”.

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Stubborn Dark Circles For the most stubborn dark circles and patches of dry skin, Stiles pats on a dual concealerilluminator like Tatcha’s The Pearl (48€), which “bounces back and reflects light,” .Next, i employ a diversion tactic and brush up brows with Surratt Beauty’s Expressioniste Brow Pomade (25€), noting that “a good brow lifts the entire face.

Get Your Beauty Sleep Wile Having a Facial If you have never had a facial you do not know what you are missing! Yes, great skin care starts at home and should be a daily routine but treating yourself to a facial brings “life” back to your face! For your beauty treatment I highly recommend the most effective and anti-aging facial from Maria Galland (185€) Soin

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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AT SEA

By Dr S Briggs MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk Many things may go wrong at sea, including medical problems with one’s own body. The risk of this happening inconveniently increases both when conditions are at their worst, and also when the crewman has ‘medical baggage’ such as heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy etc.

Increased risk from all sources of hazard may lead to increased injury or illness, which is unwelcome on a voyage. Injury or illness causes transformation of the crewman from asset to liability, requiring medical care and possible evacuation.

Avoiding hazards and minimising risk by using control measures increases the likelihood of a successful voyage, and most importantly, keeps everyone healthy and happy.

“Risk assessment” means looking at all aspects of the expedition with a critical eye and identifying those hazards that may result in injury or illness if things go wrong. Once the high-risk tasks

or activities are identified, “control measures” can be used to reduce the risk of injury.

It may be possible (knowing and recognising the hazards present) to calculate an ‘accurate’ risk of accident, but risk is not black and white; it does not give a definite answer as to whether an accident will occur or not. Only hindsight does that.

Hazards do not exist in isolation from each other. The more hazards present at any one time, the greater the risk of accident.

If all conditions line up and converge at one point in time, an accident will happen. This is the

‘Swiss cheese’ model of accident causation, or, to put it more formally, the ‘cumulative act effect’. As an example, if crew members are tired, don’t know how to sail the boat properly (such as how to reef and when to do so), the weather is worsening and it’s getting dark, the risk of accident is increasing. The situation must be recognised, and ‘control measures’ instigated. In this instance, the STOP strategy should be employed, so ‘Stop, Think, Observe, Plan’.

Golden rules of accident prevention: • Establish a culture of safety,

and reasonable sensiblecontrol measures within the crew; • Always operate within your limits, particularly when responsible for others; • Know how to use, and regularly maintain your equipment; • Consume adequate food and fluids; • Get some sleep whenever you can; • Avoid alcohol and drugs at sea, particularly when alone; • Obtain knowledge and experience of where you are going; • Keep fit; • Communicate.

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RACE TEAMS - YACHT CREW - EXCELL AT SEA Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com Our genes make us who we are but sometimes what might be in our genes may never be expressed. This is determined by what we eat and drink, how we exercise and our environment, so knowing exactly the genes we want to turn on and the genes we do not want to turn on can either make us excel or break us.

You may well be able to guess what you think you respond well to or not but either way this precision scientific tool dispels all myths.

So why could this be so invaluable to racing sailing teams or simply yacht crew in general?

If you can predetermine aspects of your fitness like your injury risk, your percentile response to either endurance or power training, your recovery speed and your VO2 max - these values are essential when putting together the correct training programme to illicit the best response in the shortest time. Surely you need to be feeling great and in peak performance whether you are being paid to race or paid to look after a yacht? As a Captain encouraging the crew to be fit and healthy will not only make them better at their jobs, nicer to look at for the owners and guests (everyone wants a smart workforce to be proud of) but it will give them more energy, which all reflects back on you, therefore keeping a happy crew.

The nutritional plan of the DNA test reveals your genetic type of eating - higher fat, Mediterranean or low carbohydrate. The

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three-month worth of recipes for breakfast lunch and dinner formatted by each micronutrient (protein, carbohydrate and fat) may not be utilised whilst aboard the yacht but at least you can generally tell what you should be feeding your body Finally, the Nutrients you are genetically predisposed to be low in - crucial Vitamins like Vitamin D (low levels of this can lead to Alzheimer’s and neurological diseases) and B which could lead not only to massive dips in energy but these vitamins are crucial to your health along with Omega (also tested for) and antioxidants.

This DNA test is suitable for a range of individuals, from the elite performance athlete to the recreational athlete looking to maximize their fitness potential and reach peak levels of conditioning.

Beginner athletes just starting out, or those individuals building exercise programs for weight management will also benefit.

In a study of two groups of athletes given a DNA test, to determine if they were “power”

Those doing genetically matched training (power athletes doing power training and endurance athletes doing endurance training) saw about three times as much improvement in both tests compared to those doing mismatched training (power athletes doing endurance training, and endurance athletes doing power training). This shows that doing generically matched training, as predicted by this DNA test can enhance the improvements seen after training.

Excursion - Team Building Explore Mallorca The DNA package combined with a team building excursion could be your answer to a more competent and loyal crew. Not only will your work force be in their best shape, their best mood and highest energy levels, but they will work more efficiently together. Taking them off away from the yacht and working as a team in an environment that is a little challenging depending on what activity level you would like.

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an introductory outdoor excursion finished off by some team games on the beach- again combined with a local artisan trip or finished off with a local gourmet dining experience) The Total beasting is for the experienced athlete - like the sailing crew or the crew who pride themselves on being fit.

This could include a multitude of activities - again perhaps combing two activities - road biking, hiking- the pilgrim steps, cliff scaling, canyoning, assault course racing- finished off by an unforgettable tasting menu in a traditional style restaurant.

All of these experiences can be tailor made. Whatever your goals, being in nature, exploring Mallorca, bringing your crew together for a unique experience, rewarding your crew; the results will be a crew that works better together and has an experience that will be unforgettable.

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STAY HEALTHY IN THE HEAT up and you will be hydrated all day. Remember tea and coffee are dehydrating!

Eat lighter meals

Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501 It maybe September but this heat is feeling relentless. The hot weather brings its own unique set of challenges to our physiology and there are a few ways in which our diet can be helping in managing these challenges. Here are some guidelines to keep you cool and energised: Keep hydrated How much water should I drink a day? 1 litre? 3 litres? 8 glasses.

When you read different articles you will see all manner of recommendations. Thankfully, your body has a way of showing you what the state of play is.

Simply drink until your urine runs clear. When you hit the point that your urine is running clear, you are hydrated. Stop drinking water.

When the urine gets some colour back, top yourself up. Keep this

Big heavy meals simply generate heat! We need to work hard to digest food, there is a calorie burn and we generate heat.

Lighter meals that are easier to digest means our body doesn't have to work as hard to break it down. Eat nutrient dense salads with lean proteins and lots of greens and fresh herbs – clean and fresh foods are the easiest to digest.

Include carotenoids The carotenoids are a group pf phytochemicals in food that give colour pigments. They are the substances that give orange, yellow, light red and pink colour pigments in foods. From sweet potatoes and carrots to tomatoes and prawns, their presence in our food is wide and varied.

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in the subcutaneous layer of the skin where structures such as collagen and elastin are stored.

These structures can be damaged by oxidation, particularly in the presence of Ultra Violet radiation.

Excessive exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing of the skin, and it is oxidative damage to these structures that is part of that process.

Up your salt You are going to sweat more in this weather, the electrolyte loss during the day can be significant. A lot of the Western World do suffer from a sodium excess, which can create a lot of problems, specifically for cardiovascular health. However, it is one of the most important electrolytes involved in regulating every conceivable aspect of extracellular communication, and many aspects of intracellular communication.

Choose only an unrefined sea salt or Himalayan crystal salt. These have the important sodium and relevant minerals in.

Restless nights Hot nights can interrupt our sleep. Having a meal rich in both magnesium and the amino acid tryptophan will help you to drift off into a restful night’s sleep.

Magnesium helps your muscles to physically relax so you get into a far deeper relaxed state.

Tryptophan is the metabolic precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin in turn converts over into melatonin which is the substance that sets the clock. It gets us off to sleep and helps us get a longer deeper sleep.

Magnesium is found in leafy greens, dark chocolate and raw nuts. Tryptophan rich foods are tuna, turkey and bananas. You also need to have a small amount of carbohydrate present too, as we need a gentle rise in insulin to push tryptophan across the blood brain barrier. Sleep well!!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS shoulder joint changes. In an anterior dislocation the ball of the humerus can be seen and felt under the armpit and the contour of the shoulder appears to collapse. There will eventually be widespread bruising around the shoulder and chest. The sufferer should be immediately taken to a clinic no matter whether you think it is a subluxation or a dislocation as there are many nerves and blood vessels in this area which can be compromised, and medical attention is required even if the shoulder has popped back by itself.

SHOULDER DISLOCATIONS Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 The shoulder joint is a synovial ball and socket joint and is also known as a universal joint due to its exceptional range of movement however some amount of stability is sacrificed for this mobility, making the shoulder one of the most easily dislocated joints in the body.

A partial subluxation is when the head of the humerus (the ball part of the shoulder joint) attempts to come out of the socket. This is often followed by a “spontaneous reduction” meaning that it popped straight back in by itself. A full dislocation is when the whole ball displaces out of it’s socket, most commonly forwards, but can also go downwards or backwards which

is less common. The cause of a subluxation or dislocation is usually a fall onto an outstretched arm or a direct blow as seen in contact sports such as rugby or martial arts although just recently I had a patient sustain a dislocation when falling out of a taxi! Recurrent dislocating shoulders may also be caused by a genetic anomaly where the cup or glenoid, has a diminished concavity which causes the shoulder to be less stable under outside pressure. This can be easily diagnosed with an x ray.

The procedure to put the joint back into alignment is called a Shoulder Reduction. There are several methods to reduce a shoulder joint such as the Hippocratic, Kocher, Milch and Stimson method. The choice of reduction will depend on the direction of the dislocation and the intensity of muscle spasm.

Reduction of the shoulder joint is usually performed under anesthetic or sedation as it is a painful procedure. Once the shoulder is back in place the muscle spasms from the Rotator Cuff will subside and the pain quickly diminish.

A dislocated shoulder usually occurs under a traumatic circumstance, so the signs and symptoms include immediate pain which increases in intensity with attempted movement as the resulting muscle spasm kicks in. There is weakness in all muscle groups of the affected arm and the shape of the

Reduction of a dislocated shoulder should be performed by a medical professional however in the case of Recurrent Dislocation the patient may be experienced in reducing their own shoulder.

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Recurrent dislocations can cause great instability of the shoulder joint. Every time there is a subluxation or dislocation, the capsule and ligaments become more and more slack as they are stretched at each occasion. Ultimately an operative procedure will be required to help tighten up these soft tissues.

After the shoulder has been reduced it will then be immobilized for some weeks in a sling which holds the arm across the chest. After a time designated by the orthopedic specialist, physiotherapy rehabilitation will commence. The aim of the physio is to regain full range of movement of the shoulder while controlling the pain. Gradual exercise is introduced to improve muscle tone which stabilizes the shoulder joint. Once full movement has been achieved resisted exercise may begin to strengthen and help prevent a recurrent dislocation or subluxation.

One last thought, If you think you may be suffering from shoulder instability or recurrent subluxations then do get this investigated. As with all joint instability, it is so much easier to fix if it is caught early.

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WHY AM I TIRED ALL THE TIME? Maya Flynn contact@welcometoglow.com www.welcometoglow.com The need for coffee to start the day, tea addiction, afternoon slumps, regular sugar injections in the form of baked goods, fizzy drinks or snack bars followed by more caffeine are signs of unstable energy. Such behaviours are common in various society groups like workplaces (including yachts) and families which falsely makes them ‘normal’. However, lack of energy that is not relieved without a booster can be a sign of hidden dysfunctions. Due to the complexity of energy production and maintenance, chronic fatigue requires a truly personalised approach. Some of the causes include the following: 1. Inability to extract energy from food Energetic properties of foods are an individual matter and depend on food quality, preparation method, digestive capacity and cellular function. In order to convert food into energy, various nutrients are required, and in order to extract and utilise these nutrients, food has to be digested well. Interestingly, digestive issues are common in chronically fatigued people.

The more digestive work a food

requires, the less energy remains for other functions. Moreover, processed foods are devoid of nutrients which they still require to be metabolised, so they are being ‘robbed’, leaving a person depleted and wrecked.

2. Blood sugar imbalance and adrenal over engagement Stimulants and processed carbohydrates cause a blood sugar roller coaster which is a stressor that stimulates the release the stress hormone cortisol each time blood glucose drops. For example, a breakfast consisting of a bun and coffee or cereal with milk will give an instant energy boost followed by a rapid drop, and this is when cortisol is secreted to raise blood glucose so that energy is maintained. When nutrient-poor dietary choices or skipped meals become a habit, the adrenals may not secrete enough cortisol any longer, and the person can hit the wall. Therefore, relying on caffeine and processed carbs to keep going is like whipping a dead horse. Moreover, chronic emotional stress, infections (e.g. lyme, parasites, candida, EBV), pain and even food intolerances are all stressors which over engage the adrenals in the same way, leading to fatigue.

3. Underactive thyroid

What to do?

The thyroid controls the speed and intensity of all bodily processes. Depending on the signals coming from the external and internal environment, the brain and adrenals signal the thyroid if it should speed things up or slow them down. Although full thyroid assessment is key when establishing the cause of fatigue, it’s usually not just the thyroid that requires support but body’s whole biochemistry, ecosystem and lifestyle influences that affected the thyroid in the first place.

The priority is identifying the individual cause of fatigue. In each case however, it’s as a sign to listen to your body as it’s trying to tell you something.

Chronically fatigued people should focus on warm foods that are easy to digest: soups, stews, curries and stir fries. Cultured dairy, fermented vegetables and sourdough bread will also be easier to digest than their unfermented counterparts.

Vegetable juice doesn’t require much digestion and provides easily absorbable nutrients, which makes it an energising food-based supplement. Hot water with fresh ginger, stock, broth, miso soup and digestive enzymes taken prior to meals can help to extract more energy from food. Best to start the day with a protein and fat-based breakfast like eggs and bacon, which will prevent from blood sugar roller coaster. Sipping on mineral water with a pinch of sea or rock salt and a squeeze of lemon juice is a fabulous drink that supports the adrenals. Last but not least is taking a look at lifestyle: sleep, relationships, work, contact with nature and movement.

4. ‘Leaky gut’ and toxins Compromised digestion, processed foods, drugs, environmental toxins, toxins released by pathogens (e.g. gut bacteria) and chronic stress contribute to an increased intestinal permeability commonly called ‘the leaky gut’. This allows for undigested proteins and these toxins to enter the blood stream, which signals the immune system to attack. The toxin together with an antibody create ‘immune complexes’ which can attach to various places in the body, one of them being mitochondria, power stations of cells. Therefore, gut toxicity can directly affect cellular energy production.

5. Anaemia – it’s not just a bout iron Iron, vit B12 and folate are responsible for red blood cell oxygenation and maturation.

Although deficiency can result in fatigue, people often don’t realise that they are deficient because serum levels of B12 and folate are not reflective of their cellular level, for which different tests are required. Anaemia is never the root cause. It is a symptom related to absorption issues resulting from impaired digestion, diet, gut dysbiosis, or poor methylation.

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IMMIGRATION - THE UNPALATABLE SOLUTION? Phil D. Coffers - The Islander Economics Correspondent This summer Spain has seen the numbers of migrants reaching her shores from the nearby African coast increase markedly as Italy has toughened its stance after years of migration from Libya.

Those in search of a better life have trodden a route to the Iberian peninsula. In May alone Andalusia saw 3,400 migrants arrive, and the total numbers for this year across spain are set to double from last year to an estimated 50,000. Against Spain’s total population of 46 million it is tiny, you can get twice that in the Camp Nou for a Barcelona game, but yet again it has raised the debate that seems to be defining our politics these days as politicians of all stripes seek to ‘weaponise’ the issue for their own gain, often regardless of the facts, and wherever you are in the world.

The developed world has a problem with it’s population.

We’re not having enough kids and it looks like we are going to live a lot longer than we can afford to. For much of history anywhere around the world, most people ensured that they would be looked after in their final years by having lots of kids, hopeful that enough of them would survive into adulthood to keep Granny and Granpops fed until they snuffed it some time in their sixties if they were fortunate.

The same simple system is very much alive in the developing world. Us lucky Westerners have been lulled into a false sense of security by the relatively easy times since the end of WWII as most countries established some sort of welfare state that would put a roof over your head, food

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on your table, and a hospital bed if you were unable to provide those things for yourself. It was undoubtedly a positive step forward, and has vastly improved the lives of a great many in the intervening years…. But…. it doesn’t change the underlying maths, you still need loads of kids to become wage earners and tax payers, and make sure you don’t live too long. We have exactly reversed that trend in the Western world. If you strip out the effects of immigration, birth rates have declined to less than two per couple, populations are slowly declining, and Granny and Grandpops are backpacking the Inca trail in their mid seventies.

There are three ways to fix this problem. Get people to have more kids… not so easy in an expensive world where the majority of working age women also hold down full time jobs, and wages in real terms have been stagnant for a decade. Education and housing costs are rising so that many young adults do not find themselves financially able to start a family until well into their thirties. Another solution is to radically raise the retirement age. In Spain you can expect to live until you are nearly 83.

When national pensions were introduced, retirement age was generally pitched at just above the life expectancy at the time, hence the more or less universal age of 65. Go and grab Grandma and Grandpops off the Inca trail and explain to them they need to stay at their desks until they are 85. In countries that have tinkered with increasing pensionable age by a couple of years it has rarely been received well.

Or you can import strong, young

people ready to work hard. It’s not hard to find them, they are just over the horizon in rubber boats. I’m sure I don’t need to explain what an unpopular and divisive topic this has become.

It is probably the number one subject shaping developed world politics. Wariness of the unknown, and of the dilution of their cultural identity, these fears have been seized upon by political movements keen to moblise them in whatever direction they choose to steer it. Donald Trump has used it to get him into the White House, in the UK it misguidedly fuelled a great deal of the vote to leave the European Union. It has led to the rise in right wing politics in France, Germany, Austria, Italy and others. The truth is that mass migration is probably the best fix for the demographic problems facing the Western World, but it is going to be a difficult sell to those sceptics and you need to explode the myths of lazy, criminal migrants plotting the downfall of their host countries.

The truth is the migrants are just like you. Trying to make their way in the world as best they can, ready to work hard, and provide opportunities for their

kids, there maybe some bad apples in the cart, but that is true of every population.

In the first half of the 20th Century people just like this went with nothing but the clothes on their backs, with one way tickets to New York. As they arrived they sailed past the Statue of Liberty, notably facing towards the direction from which they had come. Written on the plinth on which she stands is the verse.

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”.

The people who read that went on to create the richest country the World has ever seen, where merit and hard work, rather than class, creed or colour, was the only limit to your potential. Their grandchildren voted for a child of an immigrant who promised to build a wall around the country as his number one priority. How did we get from there, to here so quickly? And do we need to go back?

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Research supports assumptions that would-be retirees are saving too little, taking too little risk and have limited knowledge.

Research published by The Wisdom Council (TWC), suggests that cash and property are trusted more than pensions, with some people seeing these options as "safer" and in the case of property "a better bet" for retirement.1 The study, which was produced with support from St. James’s Place, attempts to build a picture of attitudes among future retirees to understand how well they are rising to the saving challenge.

It reveals that knowledge about existing pension arrangements is woeful; savings outside occupational or personal pensions are concentrated in cash; and each generation sees equity in their property as their ticket to financial security.

Safe as houses?

Despite the fact that many among the younger generations are struggling to get on to the housing ladder, and older generations recognise the potential need to fund the cost of later-life care, almost two fifths of participants said their home would be the principle source of funding to support their retirement income.

As one of those surveyed said: “I plan to sell my home, move out of London, buy a property to live in and another to rent out and that will be my pension. I think the best plan long term is to put it into bricks and mortar.”

Nevertheless, separate research from the Financial Conduct Authority2 shows that just 3% of people use money from downsizing or equity release to support themselves in retirement, suggesting that when push comes to shove, very few willingly give up the family home.

Furthermore, recent tax changes have made generating an income from buy-to-let properties more challenging.

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Risk register The value of taking more risk for greater potential returns was acknowledged by around half of those in TWC's study, but risk aversion is alive and kicking – although many consumers are taking unintended risk through their reliance on cash or their family home as a store of wealth.

For many, the fear of losing money outweighs the knowledge they should be taking more risk, and as a result, there is a huge reliance on cash. In fact, almost half prefer not to take any risks at all with their savings, even if it leaves them short of money in later life.

Moreover, gender pay and pensions gaps are exacerbated by a lower propensity amongst women to invest outside their pension, while proportionately more women claim that career breaks have impacted their longterm financial future.

Negative connotations Where pensions are concerned, few feel confident in understanding how these highly tax-efficient plans work. Broadly, participants didn’t realise that their workplace pension invests on their behalf, and only 8% understood they might have a choice about how that money is invested. Awareness of tax relief on pension contributions is also very poor – only one in five recognise this as a feature of defined contribution pension schemes.

“I think the word 'pension' scares a lot of people, it’s got a bad feeling,” said one participant in the focus group. “It’s just like a minefield,” said another.

However, given that fewer than a third of participants had ever taken financial advice, and just a quarter of those were seeking ongoing advice, it is perhaps not surprising that misconception and mistrust is rife.

“We talk to investors on a daily basis through our work, and even we were surprised by the huge gap in pension understanding,” says Dawn Hyams, Head of Investor Insight and Governance at TWC. “It isn’t that customers don’t want to know – they were hugely engaged in the focus group sessions we ran – but they are still at a loss when it comes

to most communications around their retirement savings.”

up. You may get back less than you invested.

Schools of thought

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are generally dependent on individual circumstances.

Many believe that financial education is the key to developing good savings habits, and the transition into adulthood and working life seems to be a key time to engage and inform.

“If education was provided at an early stage it could help to shape better savings habits. Not everyone will be in a position to save straight away, but leaving financial planning until the preretirement phase is way too late for most,” suggests Ian Price, divisional director at St. James’s Place.

“The workplace offers a unique opportunity for individuals to access guidance and information.

This may be supported by regulated financial advice for those who need it.”

“A financial adviser will give you a personalised recommendation based on your own individual circumstances — whether you’re saving for your future or selecting your retirement income options. If you're facing a big decision on which a lot of money depends, financial advice can be invaluable,” says Price.

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as

The report reflects both the insights from conversations with 35 individuals in January and February 2018, and the results of a wider online survey conducted with over 2,087 UK individuals in March 2018 (Age base: 18-34: 29%, 35-54: 34%, 55-74: 29%, 75+: 9%. Gender: 49% male, 51% female).

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Representing only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.

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WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT MPAS? Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org No matter where you are from, and no matter where on earth you live, you are connected to the sea, and you depend on the sea.

for a new Marine Protected Area.

What’s in it for you?

The long term results of an MPA around Formentor would not only increase the biodiversity and biomass in the area but also have long term beneficial results for all stakeholders, including fishing, yachting and the tourism industry.

Healthy marine ecosystems are fundamental for healthy life on land.

When we say that humans depend on healthy marine ecosystems we mean it literally.

Did you know that over half of the oxygen that we breathe is produced in the sea by marine plants such as phytoplankton, kelp and algae, making the oceans are our single greatest source of oxygen, producing more oxygen than all rain forests combined?

The same plants also absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, regulating climate and creating an environmental balance crucial for survival of life on earth.

Protecting the oceans means protecting ourselves.

If humans allow our marine ecosystems to collapse, inevitably, and not long afterwards, terrestrial ecosystems will begin to collapse too.

Although we often tend to think of them as separate systems, they are one. And although humans, being the top predator in this ecosystem, act as if we are separate from it, the reality is that we are not. Whatever happens to marine ecosystems, happens to us. When living on an island such as Mallorca, this becomes obvious.

This is why Asociación Ondine’s MPA-team (Marine Protected Areas) have swapped the office for the tranquil waters off the north coast of Mallorca during the summer season.

The beautiful area around Cape Formentor is an area that has not been cared for by humans.

Despite its breath-taking underwater landscapes filled with mysterious caves, rock labyrinths, posidonia meadows, and plenty of shelter for marine life, the lack of fish is what strikes the biologists the most. Marine ecosystems in this area are in severe decline and many spots are completely devoid of fish.

On the positive side, Asociación Ondine’s ongoing research shows that the area still has a huge potential to recover and once again thrive if sufficient protective measures are taken on time. The work is lead by marine biologist Miguel Pozo, and conducted together with Ondine staff and experienced local marine biologists who are voluntarily dedicating their time, skills and knowledge to help us protect these waters. Once they finish their field work, they will analyse the results in detail and write a science based proposal

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Depending on their design, MPAs can protect marine life from innecessary stressors such as destructive fishing methods, lack of food, spills, vessel strikes and underwater noise

Removal of abandoned fishing nets in Dragonera marine resrve

The sea provides livelihood, food and well-being for most of us.

The majority of humans globally, and everyone working within the yachting industry, depend directly or indirectly on the oceans for their livelihood with over 60% living in coastal areas, many of who depend on tourism and recreational activities to sustain themselves and their families.

Just think about it, how many of us can say that “My life doesn’t in any way or form depend on the sea”?

Be it for transportation of people and goods, natural resources, food - and job supply or recreational activities, in one way or another, who we are and how we live our lives is defined by the sea that surrounds us.

MPAs help secure sustainable fish stocks and benefit stakeholders.

Overfishing, illegal fishing methods and illegal catches might contribute to short term profits for stakeholders such as fishermen, companies and restaurants that depend on the catches. However, over time these actions result in a long term depletion of fish stocks, unstable harvesting and unreliable income for the same stakeholders, eventually forcing more and more of them to close down their business.

Well managed MPAs can help prevent this by protecting critical sites for reproduction and growth of marine species, resulting in an increase in abundance of species and biomass (bigger fish). MPAs allow fish stocks to increase by permitting safe grounds for key stages in the lifecycle of fish; spawning, juvenile settlement, nursery and feeding. When mature fish leave the MPA, and when fish larvae spread with currents to the outside areas, a positive spill-over effect is seen in adjacent areas, providing stable fish stocks and long term sustainable harvesting for fisheries as well as supplies for related businesses.

Well managed MPAs are valuable for research and effective investment of resources.

Marine areas with minimal human impact are important for scientific studies as they provide undisturbed control sites to be

used as a baseline for scientific research. Information gathered from successful MPAs is valuable for the effective design and management of new MPAs, allowing decision makers to invest resources efficiently and achieve optimal long term results, beneficial to all stakeholders.

“The sea has got an amazing ability to recover if given the chance. Considering that we are the ones who are destroying it, we are the only ones who can give it that chance.”

- Brad Robertson, founder of Asociación Ondine You can learn more about Asociación Ondine’s work and how you can support it by visiting www.asociacionondine. org or contacting info@ asociacionondine.org

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ELECTRIC BIKES - THE TIME HAS COME Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

Road Biking When you create that perfect dish to enjoy, both the seasoning and the raw ingredients make your food come to alive.

Mallorca is blessed with both…. in abundance. In our home, for our raw ingredients, we seek out locally or ecologically produced raw ingredients & our seasoning is often directed by Yotam Ottolenghiof one of most inspiring chef’s that we follow.

coastlines, vineyards and varied countryside. Olive Groves, Citrus fruits and hundreds of old disused windmills litter the countryside.

As an honoured resident of the island, cycling changes with the seasons – you cycle different routes, with different people, at different times of day, for different lengths of time. In the summer months, you head out just after sunrise and enjoy the privilege or traffic free roads, often riding on your own… exploring the likes of Port de Valldemossa & Port des Canonge. From the end of October through to March, you tend to ride longer distances exploring the flatter countryside in the centre of the island & seeking out the one of the more exposed climbs such as San Salvador or Cap Formentor. Once you are into April & May you tend to get stuck into the longer hillier rides typically over 100km and 2000m vertical – the likes of Sa Calobra are back in play.

Raw Ingredients When cycling, we seek smooth winding country or mountain roads, testing climbs and an accommodating climate.

Mallorca’s locally sourced, ecological ingredients come with spectacular sea views, rugged

The Seasoning For a cyclist, the Seasoning is the deep routed culture of the terrain you are peddling across. You seek terrain where the inhabitants embrace cycling, where cars and cycles to live together in close harmony… for cycling to be in the

In case you haven't noticed, cycling is big in Mallorca. In Spring & Autumn the numbers soar (more so in autumn)… but the rest of the time it tends to be the inhabitants that you see enjoying the luxury of living in cycling paradise.

blood of those who have been brought up in the villages that you cycle through… for the Tour de France to be a realistic dream for every small child growing up…. for owners of the cafes and hotels to understand what it is like to spend a hard day on the bike…. or them to understand that look on your face that says “cortado & a full fat coke”.

Mountain Biking Mountain biking really comes alive in Mallorca from October through to April, with many road bikers switching types of shoes, digging out their camel back skins and heading out into the mountains.

Naturally mountain biking does, of course, continue outside of these months, but people tend to avoid the heat of the day. Mallorca is a pretty unique place to ride off road. It’s all about sun, dust & rocks. It’s a rocky island, with very little soil coverage. It can be quite tough on the body and the bikes take a bit of a battering. But for those wishing to seek out the trails, there are the rewards of the stunning views and wildlife in their natural environment. There are a huge variety of trails in Mallorca - with more for the experienced than the beginner - but with a bit of guiding there is something for everyone.

Electric Bikes This summer I have experienced something I never planned to do (or admit)…. I rode an ebike.

For a number of years, the Crew at Tramuntana Tours have been talking about their range of rental ebikes. Historically, I have nodded in an agreeing dismissive fashion.

It’s true that the early e-bikes received far from praising reviews.

They were heavy, ponderous and, once you’d got over the novelty factor of the motor, hardly engaging to ride. But the pace of development has been, rapid and the latest models ride and handle every bit as well as their assistance-free relatives….

It is something to consider when looking for activities to enjoy this autumn.

Electric Commuter Bikes Don’t be fooled by the name - the biking opportunities with these commuter ebikes are endless. It is effectively a hybrid bicycle with a motor that will boost your speed to up to 15kph. It is the ideal way to explore the picturesque scenery of Mallorca. I have created a number of trips for families wanting to visit the flatter part of the island & cycle through the vineyards or a hillier coastal route from Soller to Valldemossa.

It is very relaxed and a lot of fun.

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Electric Mountain Bikes I now receive a growing number of requests for less experienced/ fit guests to rent a mountain ebike and join the group the rest of the group. The best electric mountain bikes give you assistance up to 25kph, so it’s possible to pack twice as much riding into the same amount of time and ride with your buddies. Below are a list of benefits of ebikes… I know my mate Steve has secretly already booked his for next weekend!

Your Own Personal Uplift Since you can ride the climbs much more quickly on a e-bike, Steve gets to do more of the fun stuff and, in our book, that’s riding downhill. An e-bike is also a great tool for Steve to practice his lines and dialling-in technical sections, he can repeat trails much more easily, and this ultimately should eventually improve his skill level.

The Great Leveller On an e-bike ride everyone rides at the same pace, so Steve doesn’t get left behind. You don’t have to wait for him. Best of all, he can chat on the way up rather than having to gasp for breath pretending it’s not hurting.

E-bikes make group rides more sociable and more fun.

Every Mountain is a Molehill Getting to the top of a big hill is often off-limits to Steve. An e-bike allows Steve to ride places he’s always wanted to go but never had the fitness. E-bikes literally

open up a whole new world where everything is suddenly within reach.

Young at Heart An e-bike allows Steve to roll back the years and keep up with riders half your age. He can also pack twice as much riding into the same amount of time, ride more frequently because the doesn't need so much time to recover.

Tackle Technical Terrain Often Steve looks for the easier way up the hill, and more often than not that means the more boring route, but on an e-bike he can join us on the harder way. Technical climbing requires good technique, so it’s not only challenging, but good for his skills too. By enjoying the ups as well as the downs, he’s doubled his fun and given himself a whole new playground to explore.

Just One More Run An e-bike ride is never over until the red light on the battery starts blinking at you. But with careful management of the battery and motor there’s always time for one more run, one more loop round, one more helping of powerassisted gluttony.

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IT’S NOT WHAT YOU DO BUT THE WAY THAT YOU DO IT! Wine Industry Ivan Gonzalez Gainza & Lara Corfield Carrer de Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 902 179 wineindustrymallorca@gmail.com A great part of our job, maybe the best part, is going out into the fields and taking a look at the vineyards. There is something special about heading into the countryside, smelling the soil, looking at the clear blue sky and walking through the vines.

It doesn't matter what time of year, whether it's the lush green during the summer when the grape bunches are growing, the beautiful changing colours of autumn or the bare gnarly trunks and branches during the winter months...the ever changing vines will always surprise you.

After visiting a number of vineyards we have become increasingly aware of the differences in the way the vines look, the way they are planted and the various treatments that are applied to solve the problems that the seasons bring (such as plagues, fungi, too much or too little rain, too hot or too cold…).

It has become more and more apparent that wine growers are concerned with the environment and it's effect on the final product they are offering. At the end of the day, the purer the work in the field, the more refined the final product.

Here is where it can get confusing for the general consumer as wines are then labelled with the words 'Organic', 'Natural', 'Biodynamic', 'Integrated wine making', 'Traditional method'…

All of these relate to different levels of care and are based on the winemaker's acceptance of chemical treatments in the field.

We visited two distinctive bodegas recently, each using very different methods of wine growing: Our first trip took us to the Gaintza Txakolina winery in Getaria, in the northern region of the Basque Country. They practice the integrated wine making method. This means that due to the conditions of the climate and their proximity to the sea, the vines have to be protected from a high level of humidity. They achieve this by raising the productive part

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of the vines about 1,6 to 1,8 metres above the soil. Some soft chemicals are used to eradicate any fungi but then nature is allowed to do the rest. Of course, working with plants so high does mean that the manual work is very slow and uncomfortable.

The reward however is a very dry, citrusy, mineral wine with a naturally light sparkle and a lot of character. The winery has done an amazing job retaining the traditional methods of a family business as well as bringing it into a more modern era. They now use 100% recycled cardboard boxes, a biodegradable capsule and a type of mineral paper for their labels, which uses no trees in the process. As a result of doing all of this they are just one step below the Organic certification.

For our second bodega visit we drove two hours south of Getaria, to the Maisulan winery in Rioja Alavesa, the most northern part of this incredibly renowned region. This part of the world is controlled in great measure by prodigious bodegas

belonging to large corporations or sizeable investment groups.

However, there are still some small-scale groups of hard working individuals like Eva and Luis who will shake your knowledge of what you think a Rioja should be. They work with the biodynamic method, which essentially means: respect for the seasons and consideration of the plant cycles with no chemical treatments used. They only intervene if absolutely necessary. By doing this they are not forcing the vines to do what they would prefer through the aid of chemical treatments, but rather, concentrate on helping the plants to flourish throughout their seasonal cycles. All of this is more obvious when you walk amongst their vines. The plants look lush, green, bushy and so much healthier than those next to them adopting different methods.

We have found that the biodynamic method produces wines that are quite unique. It is hard to describe, but they are more pleasing to the palette and

somehow more flavoursome. In the case of Maisulan, the wines are more fruit based, leaving the influence of the oak to take a secondary role. El Hondon, which has a blend of Tempranillo and a large percentage of Viura is our favourite. This is a red wine that is difficult to catalogue but contains a silky and warming sensation that will seduce you for life. All in all, Maisulan is a project driven by the love and respect for the land that Eva and Luis have worked on since a young age.

If you get the opportunity to visit a vineyard or two, talk to the hard working winemakers and hear their stories. We are sure that you will learn a lot and you will look at wine in a different way.

Our recommendations: Gaintza: particularly their Txakoli Roses as it is a rarity.

Maisulan: we already mentioned their Hondon, but their “12” blend of Tempranillo and Graciano is also delightful!

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many of you can’t bear to not have your phone right next to you? Even while you’re having dinner with the family or having a conversation with friends a part of you is subconsciously waiting for that next alert or notification.

THE BOATHOUSE NEWS The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es September…..Seriously? That’s all I can think of as I skim over my monthly calendar and wonder where the hell did August go and OMG Christmas is around the corner!!

But of course, it’s pretty much the same every month so I shouldn’t be surprised. No matter how long or hard I work, I’m busier than ever and achieve less.

Time goes by at lightning speed and there aren’t enough hours in the day for both work and play. Family time has become an urban myth, date night a distant memory and social life a thing of the past. And everyone seems to be in the same boat. So what’s changed? Was it always like this? Well I can tell you that after an unfortunate mishap with my phone, the answer became clear...a social media sabbatical!

Now I can already hear the rolling of eyes but read on and then tell me it doesn’t make sense. There is a reason we keep telling our kids to get off their phones and tablets and the same principal applies to grown-ups too.

Whether we like it or not, devices and social media has become an integral part of our day and a serious distraction from real life. Be honest - how

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And now admit something else, how many of you are relieved when you accidentally forget your phone? Once you have got over the initial shock and sheer panic your FOMO is replaced with a new-found peace and temporary freedom and believe it or not, you do survive!!

Now I’m not saying it’s all bad.

There is a definite place for online communication in today’s society, especially in the workplace but as a nation we have become phone slaves and social media addicts and have lost the important distinction between public and private space. With our devices in tow, we can always be reached in one way or another and for some, spending time on social networks is an adequate substitution for real life. Taking a break from posting and tweeting is necessary to block out the distractions and give our brains a break; a chance to re-boot itself and become more focused, more productive.

I mean if you think about it, nothing can work 24/7 without a shutdown period.

Disconnect to Reconnect So, given that I had to wait for a new phone anyway, I put the experiment to the test and the results paid off. Cutting down on screen time felt like I had just had a holiday and after a couple of days, woke up more rested, refreshed and revitalised ready to function at full speed. I didn’t have as many headaches, didn’t feel tired all the time and had extra hours in the day to check in with my own thoughts instead of reading everyone else’s. My productivity at work improved

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too. Resisting the temptation to open a new tab every five minutes, reply instantly to incoming emails or picking up my phone every time it pinged allowed me to finish what I was doing un-interrupted But the best part of the experiment was the effect at home. Not only did I enjoy being present, my family got the benefit too. For a whole three days we lived very much in the here and now, re-connected with each other and dare I say enjoyed ourselves without a single device in sight. Board games were dusted down, conversations of more than three words took place and we all learnt to share the moments for real instead of missing them being too busy posting and sharing to random strangers.

Less Scrolling. More Living The power this online world has over us is scary. I see the pros and cons to it and of course each to their own but my humble opinion is that if we are not careful, the bad will soon outweigh the good and we need to keep it under control. Smartphones have become the remote control of our lives and serve so many functions it’s now debatable if making a call is in fact it’s main purpose anymore. They are a useful tool and most of us would struggle to organise our lives without one but we need to find the balance and police ourselves not to rely on them for everything. I mean I’m sure I’m not the only parent who despairs when their kid can’t even go to the bathroom without their phone!! And don’t even get me

started on the negative effect on our physical and mental health.

I get that this is the world we now live in and appreciate that most of today’s generation have never experienced life pre-social media so urge you to schedule a device detox and see the difference it makes. But if taking a complete sabbatical is not possible, then take baby steps!

Delete one social-media app from your phone. See if you miss it.

See if it changes your life. See if you notice how much time you had been spending on that app.

And if using it for work is your excuse not to try….well there is an app for that too! Time saving apps that let you block or limit distracting sites which is great for not only managing your own use but also that of your employees and children. The other option is to contract a third party to handle your social media. Deb and I neither had the time or inclination to learn a whole new skill set and since having professionals take over it’s been a win win for us and the business.

And so my friends it’s time….. time to start a revolution and lead by example. Stop living vicariously through technology and take a rest from social platforms, make a call instead of whatsapping or better yet, catch up over coffee. Spend less time socializing online and more time living life up close and personal, reconnecting with the real world and the relationships that really matter.

Stay Anchored. Stay social!!

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Port Adriano Mallorca Classic Week. Sept 19th from 6pm.

At The BoatHouse we are all about keeping it social, both on screen and off!

For social gatherings, it’s a busy time ahead with lots of great events and promotion nights….

Coming up this month we have our Back to School Day where you can relax kid-free after a busy summer! Then we have our Infamous Prawn Star night in conjunction with The Islander - always a fun night with juicy prawns hot off the grill, chilled

After-work-Wednesday drinks party.

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For online social, we recently engaged the services of Onkel Fritz, an agency for social media consulting and production.

Founded by a dynamic German duo now living on the island they offer a professional and authentic approach to achieving the most effective online marketing possible. With well thought out campaigns and creative content, all executed meticulously, I can highly recommend them. See for

Rose, music and of course, the winner of the coveted 2018 Prawn Star title will be announced. For all the petrolheads out there, join us at the welcome evening of the Port Adriano - Mallorca Classic Week with over 50 classic cars on display. And don’t forget to head down every Wednesday with DJ Diablo V for a mid-week ‘afterwork-drinks party’ from 6pm and as always, I’m around for that TGIF drink on the roof deck! Dates and times of events will be posted on facebook.

yourself and check out our new social media accounts to keep up to date with news, event details and special offers so don’t miss out and join The BoatHouse network today! Facebook.com/ theboathousepalma @theboathousepalma Last month, Good Guide Mallorca published some amazing photos and followers had the chance to win a free breakfast so keep checking in for more great offers around the island and congrats to the lucky winner.

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WELCOME TO THE NEWEST KID ON THE BLOCK

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Krishná Carrer de Sant Magi, 54 Palma, Santa Catalina (+34) 971 48 54 29 contact@krishnamallorca.com www.krishnamallorca.com Monday to Sunday: 13.00 - 16:00 Hours & 19.00 - 24:00 Hours

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Take a walk down San Magi in Santa Catalina every couple of weeks and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in a time warp as a myriad of different restaurants and bars pop up and down. One however, if the other night was anything to go by, that looks set to stay, is Krishná.

The newest venture from Mitul, owner of well-established Taste

of India, is Krishná, named after the Hindu god of compassion, tenderness, and love, one of the most popular and widely revered among the Indian divinities.

They are certainly channelling his mojo. Mitul arrived here as a tourist in 2007, from north of Bombay in Western India after studying hospitality, and, like so many of us, never left. His legacy is well-known amongst

Indian food afficianados and it is clear that his reputation is following him.

The night that we visited it was clear to see why he has found such success as the restaurant was buzzing with locals, tourists, expats and yachties alike. All were enjoying the welcoming ambiance, and on this particular evening, the gorgeous belly

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dancer, brought in to entertain and involve all of the tables. Now a regular feature on a Friday night, she has all of the tables involved which only added to the party atmosphere. I’m not sure that my own belly dancing was up to her ab tight standards. I can only hope a my ever true sidekick for these events, Anouska, did the right thing and deleted the photos of that moment. However, it certainly entertained the surrounding tables.

Our second main was chicken with garlic and chilli. Once again it was a plate of art. The garlic was dangerously moreish – maybe a dish to share - l and it was packed the desired spicy punch. Each plate on the menu can be cooked to the customer’s specification of spiciness. As we know, our Spanish compatriots aren’t quite as fond of the taste bud sizzling flavour of spice so be sure to specify. Ours didn’t disappoint. It was right on the mark.

The food here is hearty and tasty. We started with the Indian staple of poppadums, with the requisite mango, mint and spicy accompaniments. Crisp and full of flavour, they were the perfect way to get our taste buds ready for the evening ahead. We quickly moved on to the starters of Hazari Kebab, a delightful dish straight out of the tandoor oven, the traditional way of Indian cooking over charcoal or wood. However this dish was served with a Mallorcan twist of a topping of Mahou cheese. The combination was pure bliss. Our second starter was a stomach pleasing delicious portion of lamb chops. The meat fell off the bone as we ate as if we hadn’t seen food before. All of this before we had even reached our mains. Those with a smaller appetite may have been full at this point, but we were here for a reason and we would not want to disappoint out readers.

Despite the fact that we could barely squeeze ourselves back into our chairs (and certainly not into any belly dancing outfit) we still managed to finish off with a dessert of sizzling brownie with pistachio ice-cream and mango drizzle. I’m not sure how we did it but it was simply too tasty to miss. The brownie was rich, dark and moist. The slight edge of bitterness perfectly offset the sweetness of the mango. The pistachio ice-cream took one straight back to the taste of India that pistachio always evokes.

For our mains we chose the chicken biryani with saffron rice.

It was beautifully presented and was full of colour, delightfully and deliciously sprinkled with coriander, cashews, sultanas and chilli. Many rice dishes can be heavy and overbearing but Mikul has the levels just right and the rice glowed golden in the fading sunshine.

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The whole evening was wonderfully interactive, with the waiters talking us through each aspect of every dish and ensuring that we had everything that we needed. Nothing was too much trouble. When Mitul had time to sit and talk with us, it was clear that he loved his restaurants and clientele. They want to be a place that guests can call home and know that their dishes will be cooked exactly to their liking. It seems that Krishna’s love and compassion will look over what is sure to become a San Magi institution.

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THE WONDER OF THAILAND ON OUR DOORSTEP

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Isaan Pursiana, 14 Palma, Santa Catalina (+34) 971 158 679 Monday to Sunday: 13.00 - 15:30 Hours & 19.30 - 24:00 Hours Ever since visiting Thailand a few years ago I have been obsessed by the food. More delicate than Chinese and more robust than neighbouring Vietnam, it is a cuisine that is both simple and complex at the same time. It is full of opposites – the sweetness of brown sugar versus the saltiness of fish sauce. The fire of chilli running head on into the calming waters of coconut milk.

And these are just the basics.

When you start adding in Thai basil, galangal and kaffir lime leaves, to name but a few, the flavours come alive.

Sine those weeks living barefoot in the sand, I have been desperate to find the same authentic flavours, the same delicate balance, all perfectly accompanied by traditional Thai hospitality. And I have at last found it, here in Santa Catalina, at Isaan. Even though she’s only one-year old Isaan is already a firm neighbourhood favourite and it’s not hard to see why.

Stepping through the doors on our visit we were met by a cacophony of delightful colour from the sofas in the entrance bar. They veritably pop, like rainbow peacocks resting their resplendent feathers.

Immediately we are greeted by our host and owner of the restaurant, Pedro. His enthusiasm for his new venture is utterly irresistible and our excitement to sit and try everything on offer is hard to hide. But first we were taken on a guided tour of the restaurant, which only added to the excitement.

Pedro explained that the restaurant has several aspects to it that create different ambiances throughout the space. There are the tall, more informal tables towards the front of the restaurant, leading through to more traditional low-lying covers that can take larger groups or intimate couples. Moving to outside we find the beautiful bamboo filled courtyard, an oasis

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in what can be a buzzing area, with just three tables for couples.

The perfect spot for a romantic evening, anniversary or perhaps that elusive third date.

Back inside is my favourite part of the restaurant, and where mine and Anouska, my wonderfully talented photographer and dear friend’s excitement could be contained no longer. We were seated at the five-person bar facing into the glass fronted open kitchen. It was here that the magic was going to happen and we knew it. What greeted us was a wonderful array of colours and textures, tastes and smells. A Thai orchestra being conducted by the wonderfully stoic Noo. So serious in his art, but with a smile that was impossible not to return, especially when teaching Jip, his sous chef, how to turn an ordinary potato into a flowering lotus. We were utterly mesmerised, as were all of the other customers, strolling past to get a better view of the theatrics taking place before us. We truly had front row seats.

Every dish that we watched go out was cooked from scratch with fresh, and as far as possible, locally source products. And we wanted all of it. Unfortunately, as Pedro pointed out, we may have to be carried out if we really were to sample all that is on offer on the menu. So instead we opted for his recommendations, safe in the knowledge that this would not be our first, second, third or tenth time visiting this divine establishment.

Pedro, native of Mallorca, was looking for a new challenge when he opened Isaan. Already owner of the incredibly popular Cala Major legend, La Parada del Mar, where it’s not uncommon to see queues snaking down the road, he felt it was time for something different. Also a fan of Thai food, he began to do his research. And, as is so often the case, the stars aligned. Chatting one evening with the proprietor of the Thai booth in San Juan market, he was lamenting the fact that there were some great Thai restaurants on the island, but just not enough to meet the demand. As chance would have it (the stars I say) Aew, a Thai chef from the best Thai restaurant in Barcelona, also happened to be looking for a change. So the two met, partnered and Aew has

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since designed the menu and runs the kitchen. Asked if Pedro ever cooks, he grins and says that people are his speciality, he’ll leave the food to the experts.

And what experts they are.

So, to the food…

In a word it was delicious. We started with a mixed platter of Isaan starters including vegetable spring rolls and satay chicken that was delightfully succulent and served with a homemade satay sauce. This was accompanied by a Yan Won Sen Salad of glass noodles. The flavours very delectable. Sweet, sour, spicy. Everything worked in combination, yet the individual flavours each had a voice. As we were reviewing the menu Pedro insisted that we also try the Samosa Ped, crispy triangles filled with twenty-four hour marinated duck and vegetables. As their signature starter, it was not hard to see why people return to order this time and again. It was divine.

I won’t spoil it for you, but I urge you to go and order it at the first chance.

Alongside the taster starters we were also served the Som Tam or Green Papaya Salad with carrot, lime juice, peanuts, cherry tomatoes, chillies and Thai sauce.

Its freshness was just the right compliment for the spring rolls and samosas.

As for mains, I could write a book about how much I loved every mouthful. I was a little reticent at first when Pedro recommended the Prawn Green Curry. Green Curry, hell yes. But for those of you that may have read a couple of these, you may know my adversity to an overly fishy prawn. But into Pedro’s, and those of his team’s, expert hands I placed myself. And thank god I

did. The prawns were cooked just the way I like them, sweet, a tiny bit al dente and meaty as hell.

And for once Anouska didn’t have anything to peel, so it was a truly win win situation. But I digress.

The Thai Green itself was the best I have had here on the island. It was light, yet creamy, spicy but not overpowering. Each flavour had its own level and came through loud and clear.

Just in case we were starting to feel a little hungry we were also served Nou’s dish of choice for the evening, Ped Makham, Fried duck served with tamarind and onion. Thankfully we were sharing, although in this case there would have been no food envy as both mains were as delicious as each other. The duck skin was crispy, yet juicy and the meat itself was cooked to perfection. All of this was washed down with a perfectly crisp and chilled Albariño.

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When I asked Pedro why Isaan, he explained that it is the largest region in Thailand, located in the northwest of the country, and bordered by the Mekong River.

It’s surrounded by spectacular nature and has a tropical climate of lots of sun and rain, which means rice fields thrive there.

The culture of the people is mainly influenced by their traditions and passion for cooking. Their dishes are renowned for their unique flavouring and the fact that, whilst they are spicy, there is a delicate balance that brings out the different flavours of the country.

It would seem Isaan’s border has just grown a little bit further, as there is certainly a part of her living here in Palma.

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

FOR SALE For Sale: Antique leopard skin with head, good condition, ideal designers piece. 1.500.euros Tel 647 436 434.

For Sale: 4 car wheels size 4.5 x 13. Originally from a 1976 triumph spitfire, but might fit another car with same size wheels. Chrome surround and 4 chrome nuts on each wheel.

Very good condition. No dents or cracks. €200 tel. 626 920 221.

For Sale: RS Vision Sailing Dinghy, fair working condition.

750 Euros Port Andratx Contact Paul 607 597 098.

For Sale: Fully Functional Flying Fifteen, start sailing and racing from the day of purchase.

Many sails (none new!). Wooden deck needs repaint but not an obstruction to sailing. Road trailer, cover etc. Low cost of ownership, best value for money sailing on the island. € 2000 no offers. 616949353.

For Sale: Rio 600 day boat (Ski)), 2002. Inboard 3ltr Mercruiser engine, serviced, anti fouled and ready to go. Includes, radio/ iPod connection/speakers, Bimini and cover. Lying Club de Vela, Port Andratx. 8500 € o.n.o.

07905190978.

For Sale: Perfect Triradial spinnaker. Unused. Luff 13.3 foot8.1 450€. Spinnaker pole 4.2 - 150€. Honda 2.5 four stroke outboard, newly serviced 400€.

Perkins parama m30 diesel parts: Cylinder head skimmed, tested, complete 250€. Injection pump serviced 200€. 3 newly serviced injectors 100€. Many more perkins parts. Tel 666 337 014.

For Sale: Flexible Water Tank 120 l capacity Plastimo make July 2017. As new,only used for fresh water.Cost €100 for sale in Palma €60. Mail hennessyr2003@eircom.net For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 2964 2,800€. Contact 619 387 817.

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For Sale: Catamaran Dart 20.

Needs refurbishment, hence 800 Euros ono. Comes with launching trolley, sails, trampoline, rudders.

Tel: (+34) 681 07 37 70 Email: debmahon1@outlook.com For Sale: Ceramic coated original set of Mercruiser exhaust manifold and elbow kit. New unused, still in original packaging.

Suitable for small block Mercruiser. Manifold part numbers: 860246A15 (Manifold) Elbow Asy part number: 807988A03. Palma area. Price: €800 ono. Edwin, 645 679 130.

For Sale: Land Rover Freelander Diesel 2004, New Tyres, New Brakes, Silver, Reliable, Good condition. €6,200.00 Call Martin 647 188 180.

For Sale: Mini Transat 6.5 Carbon/Epoxy Proto type Recent refit by BMComposites, new engine, electrics, sails.

Perfect for 2 handed sailing in Mallorca. Price reduced to 8,500€ for a quick sale. mark@bmcomposites.com For Sale: Pocket barometer, Sterling silver. Made in London

by Philip Woodsman. Year 1891.

Highly collectable. WhatsApp 634 371 189. 600€

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 3592 excellent condition, fully equipped for racing - new mast, new sails. 8,000€. 630 628 775.

For Sale: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700,- Euro o.n.o. (new 1.500,- ). 609 672 344” For Sale: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed.

Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

For Sale: LOCATION – LOCATION 2 bed-2 bath = massive terrace up top! Modern open plan design Super secure and right up the street from Palma’s Swedish beach! Easy public transport links to your boat! Check it out – call +34-637-692-016.

For Sale: Classic Trailer USA, Aluminum, 3.500kg, With aluminum box, winch, lighting all in LED, new conditions, for all Boat’s small and up to a size of 12x3m. 10.000€. Alexander Paul Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Sale: Brompton M6L black folding bicycle, 6 speed. In perfect condition and well maintained.

Fully revised recently. Just one owner. Carradice. Brompton front basket & frame adaptor. In Palma 1.100.-€ WhatsApp: 688 926 629.

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For Sale: Porsche 993 Targa, really full Option, full Leather, Real Turbo Wheel hollow chamber rim, German Car, 6-speed manual gearbox, 138.000km, original Book Service, never accident, new service, everything works fine. 60.000€. Alexander Paul Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Sale: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy.

Clinker built on oak frames.

Needs some equipment. 1800 €. +34 627 287 863.

For Sale: Road bicycle. Aluminium frame. Carbon fork. Full Shimano Ultegra. Size L. In perfect condition and always maintained by a professional team. Many extras. In Palma. Just 900.-€ WhatsApp: 688 926 629.

Go Sailing: How would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80. Interested? Drop me a mail at michael@ffast.org

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JOBS / EMPLOYMENT Job Vacancy: We are offering a fixed contract for an experienced Senior Marine Electronics Technician to join our expanding team based in Palma de Mallorca.

The successful candidate will need to have sound knowledge of Navigational and Communication systems including, Radar/ ARPA, ECDIS Chart plotters, Auto-Pilots, Integrated Bridge Systems, VHF/UHF, Gyro’s and B&G systems on both sail and motor yachts. The job will entail installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the aforementioned systems. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic technician with good communication skills, the ability to work alone but equally important, be a team player. Experience of working on-board superyachts would be a distinct advantage. The successful applicant will need to relocate to Mallorca. Everyone knows Majorca is one of the main tourist destinations, but it also offers a quality of life such as not found in many other places, great weather throughout the whole year, nature, beaches & mountains, good schools and a developed expat infrastructure.

Horizon offers the relocation to this wonderful island, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to start not only a new job but also a new life and speaking Spanish is not required.

The salary is dependent upon experience, lots of overtime opportunities and the possibility of promotion and development, depending on the ambitions of the employee. We will take care of the flight and the accommodation during the trial period and offer assistance with settling on the island (Paperwork, housing, etc.). Interested applicants can apply in writing including a recent photograph to info@horizonme.eu Job Vacancy: Well known 32m, Mallorca based motor yacht, looking to fill full-time engine/ deck position. Must already live on the island, speak English fluently and have some years experience in such a role.

Preference given to non-smoker with some level of Spanish language and a history of longevity in previous positions.

Interested parties, send cv to: motor.yacht.mallorca@gmail.com

Job Vacancy: Sales commercial position- Experienced sales person with sales skills and good knowledge of the nautical sector, both sailing and motor yachts. English, Spanish, and German fluent is required. Year round contract with good terms & conditions. Immediate hiring.

We also accept applicants with autonomo status. Apply at: Portadriano@motyvel.com Job Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma has currently 3 positions to fill.

Field Sales Manager: You are responsible for the market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs. You look actively for new sales opportunities through networking and cold calling. You have perfect English skills, a strong business sense and a great network and industry expertise. Sales Representative: You have experience in the nautical sector and you like customer contact. The daily business includes attending to the customers who are coming to our stores or getting in contacting with us via telephone and email.

Marine engineer: You are a dynamic person with extensive experience as naval engineer.

Amongst others, you will be responsible for the installation and reparation of outboards and inboards, electricity and hydraulic. Please send your CV to info@ycp.com.es.

Job Vacancy: Sales Position Experienced & enthusiastic sales person required by leading Palma specialist marine company.

This would be a full-time position for a suitable person with some depth of knowledge in the industry. English & Spanish language an advantage.

Remuneration dependent upon experience, good terms & conditions offered. Reply with CV to …simon@theislander.net.

Job Vacancy: Full Time Sales Position Available at Delicioso.

You will be working with a Company Director to generate and follow up Yacht Provisioning sales. You will need proven sales experience and be able to demonstrate your drive, commitment and enthusiasm to hit the ground running.

Knowledge of the Mallorca yachting scene essential.

Position will suit a presentable, self-motivated and organised individual. Excellent, written and verbal English communication skills are essential. Must be

able to drive. Initial 6 month contract. Basic plus commission remuneration. Please email CV with cover note to helen@deli-delicioso.com.

Job Vacancy: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium?

A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

Job Vacancy: We currently have vacancies for Marine Electricians preferably with yacht experience. Good written and spoken English essential.

We also accept applicants with autonomo status. Apply at: info@etechyachting.com.

Job Vacancy: Product Manager STP Shipyard Palma. Responsible for monitoring the shipyard’s production (haul out-launching vessels, travelift movements, berths, space on land, customer service management, etc.).

Customer mgmt. Organising assigned staff. Coordinating team of apprx. 25 employees. Reporting directly to General Manager.

Requirements: Naval engineering training or similar; Merchant Marine - Yacht Master qual; Experience as a Yacht Captain, Shipyard Product Manager, Merchant Seaman, Chief Engineer or similar; Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Autocad; Languages: Spanish and very fluent English, preferably native; Profile: Customer oriented, ability to handle stressful situations, proactive, organised, ability to interact with different departments/teams. Conditions: Indefinite term contract following a trial period; Salary to be agreed upon according to experience and qualifications; candidates will not be ruled out for economic reasons; Immediate hiring. CV to jdominguez@stp-palma.com.

Job Vacancy: Heavy Seas is looking for engineers with experience servicing and repairing outboards, inboards fuel and diesel, electricity. We value the experience working on Mercury, Mercruiser and Yanmar.

Good conditions, job for all the year! We are also looking for experienced wood workers for our new carpentry department.

FOR RENT For Rent: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Rent: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: La Bonanova –75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa, completely renovated 2018. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, 25 m2 garden. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities.

Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple.100 euros per week including electric, water and parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry and have a current STCW cert. Please email nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

For Rent: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

For Rent: Studio Apartment Costa de la Calma: quiet residential area with sea view. Recently renovated with furniture. Good location with shops, restaurants and public transport. €520 plus elec.

Clive Walker (+34) 636 335 043.

For Sale: Private Rental, country house on the outskirts of biniali, 3000 m2, 220 m2, swimming pool, easy access, water, electricity, internet, 3-4 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, privacy. 1800 euros month. henk van dijk kapitan_quike@hotmail.es biniali - +34 662 933828

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Ice Lady Patagonia II 2012 Custom Nestor Völker 31m Explorer Catamaran 2,950,000 USD VAT Not Paid CENTRAL AGENCY (Lying Italy) Designed by Nestor Völker for a seasoned world explorer and philanthropist, this unique 31m custom aluminium explorer catamaran was built in 2012 as the flagship of the Argentinian oceanographic foundation Asociacion De Exploracion Cientifica Austral. She has participated in impressive voyages including the 2014 Regata Velas Latinoamérica. With proven transatlantic capability and transpacific range this is a unique opportunity for an owner to undertake worldwide voyages in her present 'expedition' condition. or she could alternatively provide the perfect basis for a refit. Her 7 cabin layout can accommodate up to 10 guests and 6 crew for lengthly stays on board.

JONGERT 31T ANAMCARA 2000 2,950,000 € VAT Paid ANAMCARA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE YACHTING FESTIVAL CANNES 2018 IN PORT PIERRE CANTO which will be held from 11 till 16 September. ANAM CARA means the ‚Friend of my Soul’ in Gaelic. There is no better name for a vessel like this! She was built in a traditional way and is equipped with all modern facilities. The extensive and extraordinary handcrafted woodwork will give you a sense of home. In immaculate condition!

Contact us to arrange a viewing. We are looking forward to welcoming you on board! View our comprehensive photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

LANGARA Alen Yachts motor yacht 2014 55ft / 16,81m 650,000 €

Michael Gräff Broker Michael.graff@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 677 002 788 www.northropandjohnson.com

LANGARA. This fast sexy boat with timeless and traditional design is the ultimate dayboat or weekend cruising yacht, showcasing walk-around open plan decks. She has an on-deck galley and saloon with a retractable sun awning. Her light and bright interior provides 2 cabins for weekend cruising.

Easy to manoeuvre with powerful bow thruster and twin Volvo power. Dive gear and two air compressors. Located in Palma.

CA for Sale Peri Yachts 37m 2012 7.500.000 € VAT Not Paid

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 971 677 576 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

Metallic gold paint with carbon detailing - light weight construction to RINA. Gloss wood and light fabric interior, 5 cabins with main deck master.

Stunning yacht with incredible entertaining areas. Zero speed stabilization. Very low hours. Proven charter record. Excitement guaranteed. Lying the Mediterranean.

Topsail Gaff Cutter Built by Bond of Birkenhead, and finished in 1898.

390,000 € VAT Exempt Originally rigged as a gaff cutter, she was altered in 1936 to be rigged as a ketch. There passed some time with sporadic use, the odd trip from the Solway to Northern Ireland, and some training sails with the Sea Scouts, before a period of being used as a houseboat in the late 1960's. She remained based in the Oban area, until the current owner found her in 2003. At this time, she still had a ketch rig. She was transported to Mallorca, and restored to her original rig, and splendour, and has been cruised and raced as a family boat ever since. The family are now moving further afield, hence the fact that she on the market. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Full listing - https://www.boatshed.com/gaff_rigged_cutter-boat-246470.html

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Tofinou 12 2014 199,000 € VAT Not Paid

Tofinou 12 for sale: built in 2014 by Latitude 46 in France to a Joubert / Nivelt design, she has seen only very light use by her first and only owner, never been slept on and is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner now. Offering the 4-berth accommodation of a true weekender including a separate heads and galley with fridge, small hob and pressurised water she is ideal to explore Mallorcan waters and beyond in comfort and style. A deep fixed keel gives her superb upwind performance and great stability reaching and downwind. Sail wardrobe include a large main, a self-tacking jib and a furling code zero.

Beneteau Oceanis 45 2014 180,000 €

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

Exc. Tax

Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

60 & 76

Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 45, 2014 with white hull, wood cockpit sole, opening transom. Yanmar 54hp diesel engine, bow thruster, in-mast furling. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins, 2 heads. B&G electronics, music system, sprayhood and bimini, solar panels. Great family boat. Lying Turkey, 180,000 euros ex tax.

Benetti Sail Division 82 2004 1,500,000 € VAT Paid Benetti Sail Division 82, 2004. Steel hull, aluminium superstructure, teak decks. Hull painted in Moon Dust colour in 2012. Twin MAN 440hp diesel engines, bow thruster, stabilisers, 2 generators, air conditioning, watermaker. Sleeps 8 guests + crew accommodation. All in very good order, with ongoing works and improvements. Lying Montenegro and priced at 1,500,000 euros Tax paid.

“As New” SeaRay 2014 390,000 €

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

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

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

As New: The impressive SeaRay performance and the generous comfort of the interior layout, makes her the perfect yacht for a relaxing family cruise as well as an exciting day trip with friends. She is maintained in perfect condition. 2014. 125 engine hours. €390,000.

Sundeck Trawler 580 SHARE OWNERSHIP AVAILABLE Delivery April 2019 300,000 € per share

20 offices throughout UK and Europe Muelle Golondrinas (behind the Boathouse Restaurant) Palma de Mallorca, Spain T. +34 971 096 524 M. +34 685 282822 palma@westwateryachtsales.com www.westwateryachtsales.com www.NYBpalma.com

Westwater Yacht Sales are pleased to announce the launch of the Westshare Yacht Ownership Scheme, hassle free yacht ownership. Just walk on walk off! We take care of the rest. 4 Shares available in this new Sundeck 580 Trawler Yacht, with full options, including stabiliser, launching in April 2019 and to be based in Palma. Now you can enjoy yacht ownership at a fraction of the costs. 3 Cabins en suite for 6 overnight guests, vast fly bridge with wetbar /barbeque and large deck spaces. Sundeck review at: https://www.boatandboats.com/magazine/sundeck-550.html. We require more boats for sale at our busy brokerage with waiting clients.

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