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CONTENTS Regional News Catch up on what’s happening in Southeast Asia’s leisure marine scene, including news about Ocean Marina’s upcoming boat show in November; Burma’s young sailors, who are preparing for the 2013 SEA Games; interesting new designs from naval architect Albert Nazarov and his company Albatross Marine Design; the new Pershing 82’, previewing at the Cannes Boat Show; and a sneak peek at the Indonesia Yachts Show to be held in Jakarta next June.

New venue, same great regatta Phuket Raceweek changed venues, but it still had the same result: four days of great racing and parties. Kudos to Grenville Fordham for a seamless transition to the Cape Panwa Hotel; the resort did a magnificent job of staging the ninth running of the regatta and Jing Jing brought home top honours in IRC Racing.

The First Tartan 4000 arrives in Thailand

Words by sailing scribe Peter Cummins and images by renowned photographer Kevin Miller bring to life the Tim Jackett-designed boat recently brought to Thailand by George Foose. The Tartan company is 50 years young and its hulls come with a 15-year warranty.

DaVinci & Voodoo Triumph in Phuket Multihull Regatta Though the entry list wasn’t large some of Phuket’s most celebrated sailors participated in the fifth running of the Phuket Multihull Championship, with the Rawai-Nai Harn Business Association spearheading sponsorship of the event. Two classes competed: Ocean Multihulls and Firefly 850s with DaVinci and Voodoo winning out.

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Pink Shrimp Charters Thomas Higgs and the folks at Pink Shrimp have a couple of Phuket-based customized yachts ready to charter: Cashmere, a Beneteau 50.4 Cyclades, and Baggy, a Jeanneau 57. Both are luxurious are a great way to explore the Andaman and Phang Nga Bay.

The Beauty of the Maldives

Vintage Marine’s Classic Craftsmanship

Few places in the world are as breathtaking and picturesque as the Maldive Islands. Linda Cartlidge kindly provides us with a superyacht itinerary for cruising through this wondrous archipelago of 26 atolls.

Roberto Mancuso’s company Vintage Marine builds classic tenders; Captain Shane Granger says Roberto “meticulously handcrafts his well-designed products with care and attention to detail.” He should know, he has one on his historical vessel, Vega. Find out more about Roberto in this piece by Skipper Granger.

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The First Mini Superyacht The Aqua-Rolls Centurion, having a total length of 15.2 metres, is the first mini-superyacht in the world. Complete with gyro stabilizer, a double air-conditioning system and its own drinking water supply system. When it comes to finishing, details, luxury, comfort, safety and technology the Aqua-Rolls can compete with any superyacht.

Excerpt from Schooner Third Sea Harold Stephens, a great friend to this company, is rereleasing his book The Last Voyage, the story of schooner Third Sea. In this issue, we publish excerpts from that amazing adventure. Harold, a modern-day Marco Polo, is still alive and kicking despite the trials and tribulations life has thrown him recently. He has one of the most remarkable wills of any sailor we know.

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AT1600 CATAMARAN LAUNCHED Thailand-based AusThai Marine has launched a new boat from the Albatross Marine Design drawing board. The design is catering to the growing demand for seagoing catamarans. Sixteen metres in length, it has a semi-planning hull shape, partly tunneled propellers with an enclosed front and open stern area. The boat is really for tourist transportation and day-charters in the tropics and capable of transporting 40 divers in a “dive cat” version. The boat is very spacious and includes 2 toilets and stern platforms with convenient outboard ladders. There’s also a galley with a serving counter, cabins for the owner and crew, a flybridge with a seating and steering station, and a dive compressor. Another model available is the 70-seat “Transporter”, without a flybridge. The design is based on successful models of catamarans developed by Albatross over the past six years. To further verify the design decisions a 1:10 scale model of the boat was tested. Ride comfort was given special concern. The hull shape was optimized for fuel saving, cruising at speeds around 25kts, with a higher speed range possible. The hull structure is reliable and designed with a wide application of sandwich panels above the waterline – a well-proven technique. The AT1600 is designed for category B ‘offshore’ of international small craft standards. The boat demonstrated an extremely soft ride and has proved to be very functional. The first boat will be used in the Phuket area of Andaman Sea. www.amdesign.co.th

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Thailand-based Albatross Marine Design is developing a new concept of 12m power catamarans intended for wheelchair users, making it easier for handicapped boaters to enjoy their time on the water. After a careful study of wheelchair ergonomics the boat has been designed with master bedroom/bathroom on the bridge deck and three guest cabins/toilet in the demi-hulls. A walk-through saloon, forward cockpit and spacious aft deck make almost all areas of the boat fully accessible by wheelchair. This is achieved by maximization of the cabin beam and leaving very narrow side decks. The stern area is equipped for fishing, the side and bow ramps enable easy boarding and the tender is strategically placed on the cabin aft roof. Special measures were taken with the bridge-deck profile, furniture sizing and handholds. Can The catamaran will be powered by twin 200HP outboard engines, which reach over 20kts fully loaded. Hull shapes are efficient with flattened sterns and reverse bows. Construction is in FRP sandwich to RCD category B. Albatross has developed over 50 catamaran designs in range from 3.5-30 metres and 30 of these have been launched for both custom and series production. www.amdesign.co.th

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Modular passenger catamaran concept Following high world market demand and recent advances in composite materials technology, Thailand-based design office Albatross Marine Design is developing new concepts for passenger and tourist catamarans. The main idea of this modular wave piercing catamaran concept is that it is able to build saloon and hull mouldings and ship them to assembling site in 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers, with pre-installed equipment. The length of the catamaran will vary from 24-30m utilizing the same moulds with the same beam. Considerable savings are achieved in construction time and costs compared with similar-size aluminum craft. The catamaran is designed to cater to 100-190 passengers seated in aircraft-style seats in an airconditioned saloon. An optional bar is available in the saloon as are sofas and coffee tables. There are three to six toilet units in total and service rooms are provided. The wheelhouse is spacious with excellent all-round visibility. The fire-protected engine rooms are designed for A60 class fire protection. The hull material is composite based on multiaxial fabrics, with foam sandwich. Propulsion will provide cruising speeds of around 25kts, depending on engine options. The boat is designed in compliance to International High Speed Craft Code as passenger craft type A, which enables easy certification and highest safety standards. Currently Albatross Marine Design is involved in the development of high-speed passenger craft in a number of countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. www.amdesign.co.th

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OMYC Boat show Ocean Marina Yacht Club and Ocean Property Co Ltd are pleased to announce the inaugural OMYC Boat Show and open days to be held Friday 23rd November to Sunday 25th November. Three days of marine activities and exhibitions by the leading boat manufacturers, brokers, leisure marine activities and associated groups. There will be over 60 exhibitors with displays set out in the tropical parklands of Ocean Marina with a further 20 displays of yachts in the water and all types of water sports and marine leisure on display on the lawns. There will be in-water displays and you can test sail such items as catamarans, canoes, kayaks and other water craft such as jet skis. There will be a good selection of diving, fishing and related goods on display and a chance to book a charter cruise in the evenings of the event. There will also be a wide variety of marine accessories on display from outboard and inboard engines of all sizes, marine electronics, safety gear, marine and other goods for sale from the exhibitors. There will be food and drinks available from the Ocean Marina Yacht Club Hotel throughout the event. It is expected that there will be many visitors drawn from Bangkok and the Eastern Seaboard for this unique festival of marine leisure. For more information visit: www.oceanmarina.asia/boatshow For more information and high res photos, please contact; Scott Finsten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Available daily from 8am to 5pm Harbour Master Ocean Marina Yacht Club 167/5 Moo 4, Sukhumvit Highway Najomtien Sattahip Chonburi 20250 Thailand Telephone: +66 (0) 3823 7427 Facsimile: +66 (0) 3823 7438 Mobile: +66 (0) 8 5248 3216 Email: scott.finsten@oceanmarinayachtclub.com Website: www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com

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Burma’s Sailors Gear up for SEA Games Story & pics by Alan Solley

B U R M A Burma’s junior and more senior sailors are busy training for the 2013 SEA Games, which Burma will host. Operating under the banner of both the Yangon Yacht Club, which was established way back in 1926, and the Myanmar Yachting Association, the country has an enviable sailing scene. Established fleets include Optimists for juniors and the Olympic class 470s, and the standard of the boats and equipment is world class. The country’s sailors train under professional coaches on inland lakes and at offshore locations, which guarantees a mix of skill in all conditions. The state of the art Myanmar Yacht Club where these pictures were taken is located on the shores of beautiful Inya Lake, a short drive from downtown Yangon. Sailing in Burma has been well funded for many years and enjoys strong government support. Visitors to Yangon are able to buy a day membership to the club and make the most of its facilities. It is possible to hire boats for a days sail on the lake.

Work on Pershing 82’ continues

The first hull of the new Pershing model, an icon of modern design and outstanding performance has almost been completed

he presentation of the new Pershing 82’ is eagerly awaited. The latest model designed by Pershing, a brand of the Ferretti Group, among the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts ranging from 15 to 35 metres, will be presented at the autumn boat shows with a first preview at the Cannes Boat Show. After the technical launch expected to take place at the end of July, the first hull will depart from Fano, circumnavigating the whole of our peninsula, and will land at the French Riviera. The shipyard of Mondolfo is thus ready to host the fundamental towing tank tests for the latest Pershing yacht, 24.97 metres in length, 5.50 in width and designed once again by the yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni in close collaboration with AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology – the Ferretti Group’s naval research and design centre) and the team of architects and designers at Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. The superstructure, which is already assembled and varnished with a special silver colour (like

the hull), and the furnishings which are almost complete, display the strong sporty character of this model, immediately recognizable from its external profile which is more appealing than that of the Pershing 80’, its predecessor. The profile of the sun-deck is also taking shape, which can easily be accessed from an automated hatch and a carbon steel staircase, created by AYT in close collaboration with Besenzoni. Once inserted, the staircase is decentralized and drops automatically into the cockpit by electro-hydraulic control and automatically disappears upwards when closed, freeing the space in the cockpit. All the other stylistic features that have distinguished the Pershing models, contributing to its worldwide success, remain the same: the large windows on the walls, the large retractable door that divides the cockpit from the saloon with electrohydraulic control and the special system of fiberglass vacuum moulding.

The first hull of the new Pershing 82' has 4 comfortable guest cabins (the master suite amidships, a VIP cabin forward and two cabins with twin beds at the bow of the master suite) for the standard layout, and 2 guest cabins (one for the captain and one for the sailors) for the optional version, with laundry room and bathroom. Below deck, space is typically divided for a mega yacht, for example the galley is separate from the saloon and it communicates with the crew area to allow greater privacy for the guests and the ship owner. The galley, which is L-shaped and is completely separate from the sleeping area, ensures comfort and a good quality of life on board. The sleeping area is a model of comfort and design. In the master suite, amidships, we find the easily recognizable wide open-view windows, which marked the aesthetic course of the new Pershing range. The sinuous shape of the window permits a generous amount of light to enter throwing a pleasant play of light onto the Poltrona Frau leather furnishings. The VIP cabin, at the bow, with an en-suite, features an elegant central bed and two big lateral wardrobes, while the two guest cabins have a more traditional setting with two twin beds. All the guest cabins have a carpet. The below deck lighting system is also included. It consists of embedded LED lights, distributed along the ducts on the concealed molding, providing indirect lighting and guaranteeing a welcoming atmosphere. Besides the innovative solutions designed for the external structure and for the design below deck, the new Pershing 82' was developed to ensure maximum performance at sea: two powerful coupled MTU 16 V M93 of 2435 mhp (1792 kW) with Searex SR140S propulsion system together with Rolla surface piercing propellers that guarantee a maximum speed of 45 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots and high levels of comfort, in addition to the autonomy of more than 300 nautical miles. The propulsion system is run by AUTOTRIM, an exclusive functionality that optimizes the performance and the consumption of the boat at any speed and with any load and is completely automatic.

Nada Serafini, Brand Manager of Pershing, states: “We are close to the launch of this new model, a boat which perfectly fits the new aesthetic course of the brand and which we believe can satisfy the demands of many ship owners who require excellent performance at sea together with the unmistakable Pershing design. The Pershing 82’ will be the jewel in the crown which will represent us at the autumn boat shows”. Total flexibility of space and innovative technology are the guidelines of our stylistic choices for this new boat in which the most prestigious brands are represented and which reaffirm the high sporty performances, which are typical of every Pershing yacht. www.pershing-yacht.com

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Indonesia Yacht Show 2013

Indonesia Yachts Show 2013 will be hosted in Jakarta, Indonesiaon 8-9 June 2013 at The inauguralIndonesia Batavia Marina spanning more than 3000sqm worth of exhibits and is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors. The event will set the pace as one of the leading luxury yachting lifestyle exhibition in Indonesia and this unique yachting extravaganza will also showcase the latest yachts and boats to the growing class of Indonesian millionaires with large dispensable income. With the event held in Jakarta, it will attract even more relevant visitors as a majority of luxurious yacht owners and high net-worth individuals are based there and all eyes will also be on the city to kick-start Indonesia’s burgeoning yachting industry. Proudly held in Batavia Marina, which exudes pure elegance reminiscencent of “Old Jakarta”, the vintage grandeur of Batavia Marina will bring visitors back in time to the olden days of Batavia. Batavia Marina’s is strategically located in SundaKelapa, which happens to be the closest and available open water in Jakarta; it is also designated to be the maritime tourism’s entry gate to Jakarta and beyond in the city’s master plan. Currently, Batavia Marina is the only marina in Indonesia that is of an international standard complete with floating berths and offering fine amenities and restaurants. Aiming for “5 Gold Anchors” sStandard in the future, Batavia Marina strives to be the venue of important maritime and nautical events and also a driving force for the yachting industry in Indonesia.

Interesting Quotes “We are a country with vast and abundant blue water and practically unlimited attractions for boaters and sailors. Such events are expected as an eye-opener for all stake-holders! Nature-wise, we also have our comparative advantages over China. The possible north - south route of yachting (China, south East Asia, Indonesia) against the traditional west - east yachting route should also open up new possibilities toward the future of yachting industry in Indonesia!” –Quoted by Batavia Marina.

About Indonesia’s Growing Millionaires and their Yachts This inaugural luxurious yachting event is timely as Indonesia is coining millionaires by the thousands annually.. According toThe Global Wealth Report, by the Credit Suisse Research Institute, it revealed that Indonesia’s total wealth increased by US$420 billion to $1.8 trillion from January 2010 to June 2011, and was among the top 20 highest contributors of wealth growth. Millionaires in Indonesia are also expected to increase from 112,000 in 2011 to 242,000 millionaires in 2016. (Source: The Jakarta Post, 21 Oct 2011) There is also a growing amount of highly affluent local Indonesians and expats in Indonesia searching for yachts and leisure crafts. PantaiMutiara in Jakarta, where many of the rich reside, provides direct access to personal yachts and boats at their very own backyard. Batavia Marina itself has also been rendering such services to yacht owners in Jakarta. The PIB Customs Bond has been eliminated by the Indonesian Customs Department and replaced with a new and more amicable system.The new law in effect from 3 December 2011, forms the framework to ease the regulations regarding foreign yacht visits, create conditions that will encourage investment and facilities, and stimulate the general economic development of coastal communities. The Indonesia Yachts Show 2013 is supported by the Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the Jakarta Provincial Government and organized by PT Megawatt International. For more information please contact the Organizer: PT Megawatt International (+6221) 711-22-770 Email: enquiry@megawatt-asia.com, www.yachtsexpoasia.com

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Setting sail The biggest upset victor at this year’s Phuket Raceweek was the new venue. How does one replace the Evason Six Senses, the home of the regatta since its inception? That was the question on everyone’s mind heading into the ninth running of this event. But Grenville Fordham, organizer and rights holder of the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, had the answer: the Cape Panwa Hotel. Many didn’t know of this hotel, indeed many didn’t even know of Cape Panwa. That’s all changed now with rave reviews coming in from competitors, spectators and sponsors alike. As MarineScene.Asia’s Duncan Worthington reported “The 2012 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek got off to a lively start with presenting sponsor Mount Gay Rum hosting the opening party and entertaining the crowds with Polynesian-themed dancers. Supported by unlimited Mount Gay Rum – ‘the sailors’ rum’ – the Regatta became the platform to launch the new Mount Gay Rum Extra Old in Thailand. Well-received by over 500 guests the party was a tribute to all that’s good and popular about sailing.” The new venue hosted the entire event from its luxurious premises overlooking the Andaman Sea. The gala first night party was sponsored by Mount Gay Rum, followed by four intense days of yacht racing on Phuket’s southeast coast. The 13-strong IRC Racing fleet was split into three divisions: IRC Racing I, Sportsboats and IRC Racing II. All three divisions were on the startline together under the watchful eyes of Principal Race Officer Simon James. In IRC Racing II, seven closelymatched boats, and a number of regional regatta winners, with crews from all corners of the world were pitted against each other. All eyes were on Ben Copley’s brand new Aquila Reichel Pugh 45, Katsu (built in China) to see how it tacked up against Rick Pointon’s J130 Jingjing from the Beijing Sailing Club and local favourite Kevin Whitcraft’s GP42 Won Ma Rang. The latter two have been on form at recent regattas and the results will be a good guide on how the Katsu crew are faring. The Sportsboats staged a comeback with three of the latest high-tech, planning boats sailing together in their own class. Ray

Waldron’s Phuket 8 Surf Patrol was in tough against Rolf Heemskerk on the chartered Soto 30 Longitude and Paul Murphy’s Welbourn 25 Brace! Brace! Brace! with its transferable horizontal foil that improves stability (the Dynamic Stability System). John Vause’s Young 11 Ruby Tuesday, who won the event back in 2005, hoped to repeat history at the new venue. But the other boats in the IRC 2 class were much bigger and potentially faster. Peter Jones Bashford & Howison 41 Moya Hin, Mike Crisp’s Hanse 400 Venture and Keith Garry’s X-412BeauX Esprits would have to perform at their level best to out sail Joe & Rob Bottomley’s Beneteau First 47.7 Sailplane. For the first time a youth team, 91.5 FM-Sunsail Youth Racing, with Thai youngsters aged between 10-15, from the Sunshine Home in Phuket, competed on a “big boat” in an international regatta. They were joined by six other yachts in the IRC Cruising Class and faced stiff opposition in the form of Rob Azzopardi’s

34 entries and over 500 participants from around the world took part in the 2012 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. Final prizes were presented at a lavish beachside party. Beneteau Oceanis 423 Dreamtime, Andy Dowden’s Hanse 400 Asia Marine Kinnon, and Andy Brennan’s Delphia 4 0 Jenzminc VI. Jim Ellis S&S 12.8 Remington was back to defend its title but would have to outwit the likes of Stuart Williamson’s Beneteau 34.7 Skandia EOW before he can repeat. The Performance Multihull and Firefly One Design classes were fully

David Roberts Andaman Cabriolet Da Vinci skippered by Mark Pescott served notice in the Multihull Class by notching up eight wins in a row. primed for racing after contesting the Multihull Championships the previous weekend. David Liddell’s Corsair C37RS Miss Saigon took line honours while David Roberts Andaman Cabriolet Da Vinci sailed away with overall victory when the handicaps were applied. They always look forward to renewing the rivalry but with Henry Kaye’s Seacart 26 Sweet Chariot ready to strike if the conditions

suite they will need to be on guard. New to the fold is Alan Carwadine’s super-light Stealth 11.8 catamaran Hurricane, launched days before the regatta. The original Thai-built Andaman Cabriolet Niña was chartered by Rob Cullen and was sure to be in the mix at the end of the day as would Damien Kimball’s Charro with Mark Horwood on board. Five very competitive Firefly 850 One-Design catamarans would fight it out and given the right conditions the action will be fast and furious producing close and exciting racing for sailors and spectators alike. The overall result is usually decided on the final race and over the last few years Hans Rahmann’s Voodoo has taken the silverware home. Their biggest threat could be Roger Kingdon’s Moto Inzi who has won here before and Peter Dyer’s defending champion Premiere Cru. Neil Ayre has chartered The Frog, and if John Newnham can rack up some consistency o n Twin Sharks they will also be tough to beat.

Four boats competed in the Classic Class; Mark Myking’s William Garden Idiom, the defending champion, was up against Simon Morris’ Staysail Schooner Sirius, Tom Howard’s Gaffrigged schooner Seraph and Joe Gruba’s Hans Christian 38T wonderfully named McBob the Boat.

Folding Sail The best was saved for last as the final day of the 2012 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek saw 10-12 knots of breeze gusting to 15, and some spectacular competition around the southern islands of Phuket, which brought to an end an exciting and successful regatta. In some classes, the overall result was a foregone conclusion but for others crucial results on the final day would determine their fate and the final outcome. With six wins in a row, Rick Pointon’s J130 Jing Jing went into the last day with a clear lead in the IRC Racing I and IRC Overall classes. In the stronger winds, the all-new Aquila Reichel Pugh 45 Katsu (Ben Copley) performed well and put in a solid last day performance scoring two firsts, pulling them up the leader-board into second overall in IRC Racing I. Despite a second and third on the day Jing Jing won both IRC Racing I and IRC Overall comfortably. Wan Marang (Kevin Whitcraft) finished third overall in IRC Racing I. In the Sportsboats class, racing went down to the wire with the winner being decided on the final race. A first in Race 1 on the last day left Ray Waldron’s Phuket 8 Surf Patrol in a strong position, however, in Race 2 - the longer course - they were beaten by the Welbourn 25 Brace! Brace!! Brace!!! (Paul Murphy). But that was not enough to knock them off the top spot and Surf Patrol won the series by two points with Brace! Brace!! Brace!!! coming second and Rolf Heemskerk’s chartered Soto 30 Longitude placing third. Although Stuart Williamson’s Beneteau 34.7 Skandia Endeavour of Whitby and Niels Degenkolw’s X3/4 Ton MK2 Phoenix scored wins in the two races held on the final day, it was John Vause’s Young 11 Ruby Tuesday that claimed the IRC 2 title by clinching two second-place finishes. For most the regatta there has been a four-way battle in this division. Even after the first race Williamson’s Skandia EOW reclaimed back top spot but fifth place in the second race relegated them to second place and ended up tied on points with Degenkolw’s Phoenix, which had to accept third place overall. After having wild swings up and down the order Peter Jones Bashford/Howison 41 Moya Hin slotted into fourth place in front of several boats that were completely outclassed by the leading four contenders. Two points separated the top three in IRC Cruising going into the last two races. A collision at

the pin-end of the start line between Andy Brennan’s Jenzminc VI and Rob Azzopardi’s Dreamtime added to the intensity. Mike Downard’s Sail in Asia won line honours and earned the win on corrected time in Race 1, and then held on to beat Jim Ellis’ Remington, the defending champion, by one minute on corrected time in Race 2 to win the series by two points. Remington was second overall and Dreamtime third. Although Hans Rahmann’s Voodoo wrapped up the series on the second last day of racing, they were back out today and added another win to their tally to finish with a clean sheet and yet again take home the Firefly 850 One-Design trophy. In Voodoo’s absence, Roger Kingdon’s Moto Inzi snarled the last race to secure second overall after being up and down the order throughout the series. After mixing it up with the rest of the boats, John Newnham Twin Sharks had done enough to claim the remaining podium place. David Roberts Andaman Cabriolet

Da Vinci skippered by Mark Pescott served notice in the Multihull Class by notching up eight wins in a row, thus extending their winning streak to 15 races after the previous weekend’s Multihull Championship to make it their second regatta victory in as many weeks. Fourth and third places on the final day for Rob Cullen’s chartered Andaman Cabriolet Niña was enough for it to hold onto second overall and make it two Andaman Cabriolet’s on the podium. Two second places for Henry Kaye’s Seacart 26 Sweet Chariot moved them up into third overall and displaced David Liddell’s Corsair C37RS Miss Saigon to fourth place. First place for Simon Morris’ Staysail Schooner Sirius on the last day drove home the advantage and wrapped up the Classic Class title on their first attempt. Reigning champion, Mark Myking’s William Garden Idiom returned to form with second place finish, to break the overnight tied standings and claim second overall. Despite taking line honours in every race Joe Gruba’s Hans

Jing Jing won both IRC Racing I and IRC Overall comfortably. Christian 38T Mc Bob the Boat was overrun in the handicap stakes and had to settle on third overall. Tom Howard’s 100-year-old gaff rigged schooner Seraph, skippered by Captain Bao traded third and fourth places with Mc Bob the Boat only to finish tied on points, but the last race result left them in fourth place in this class. Simon Morris accepted the Seraph Classic Trophy donated by Tom Howard. Phuket Raceweek has the distinction of being the opening race in the 2012- Asian Yachting Grand Prix (AYGP) Championship. Everyone entering the regatta scores points towards in the hope of being crowned the AY GP Skipper and Yacht of the Year. This incentive is aimed at getting more boats to compete at the 12 selected five-star events that make up the AYGP family. The seer of Southeast Asian sailing Captain Marty summarized this regatta: “As 80% of the racing was held in less than 10 knots of wind and in strong tidal currents,

this is a good test for the sailors to handle these conditions. Anyone can make a boat move in strong wind but the real test is keeping the boat moving and making the right tactical decisions in light winds. The top sailors have shown their ability to cope with these conditions and sure many others have learnt a thing or two from them during this regatta. The new venue and Title Sponsor, Cape Panwa Hotel have exceeded all expectations and great to see the enthusiastic staff go about their work with youthful exuberance and present a mixture of scrumptious Thai and foreign food in fine style. “Presenting Sponsor Mount Gay Rum and Official Suppliers Phuket Beer and Mont Clair Wines kept the sailors huge thirst quenched throughout the regatta and their voices echoing around the walls of The Lighthouse bar and restaurant for quite a while yet. All in all another great success and will go down in history as ‘a change for the better’.”

ARTAN? In my under-educated and under-exposed youth, the noun Tartan conjured up a bunch of hardy Scots brawling in their inhospitable highlands, for the glory of their clan’s own tartan. That concept has not really changed much – even after education and a more worldly perspective in later life. What REALLY changed this insular overview was the day I stepped aboard a Tartan 4000 yacht, newly-imported into Thailand by George Foose, and berthed at the Ocean Marina, just south of Pattaya. The Tartan 4000 was a “dream” of George’s, as his newly-imported yacht is

appropriately just that. George is a wellknown sailor in and around Thai waters where he has skippered his Ericson 38 Freewind to considerable success in many of the regattas, which are held up and down Thailand’s coastlines. This is one of the first of these magnificent 4000s, built at Painesville, Ohio, USA, (with the appropriate address there as “One High Tech Avenue”) bordering the huge network of the US Great Lakes system, and the first to be brought into the Kingdom of Thailand. And, even with a yachtbuilding boom engulfing Thailand, it will not be the last. Quite the contrary, I think the quality, finish and overall superiority of

The first

Tartan 4000 arrives in Thailand Story by Peter Cummins Photos by Kevin Miller

this mid-sized cruiser (in the range of 40-45 feet) will place this craft in the lead of an Asia-wide surge for such a yacht – as its ideal for cruising and competitive racing. The Tartan arrived from the Painesville boat yard – now celebrating its 50th anniversary -via Singapore and then Phuket, before berthing at Ocean Marina. While in both these ports, the Tartan was on display at marine exhibitions and, according to George, his main task while at these respective marinas, was showing many enthusiasts the beautiful lines and fittings of the new Tartan. The Tartan Yachts company was established in Painesville in 1962 and has

followed a very strict policy of: “a commitment to design and engineering, based on total performance.” Tartan is “committed to the next 50 years with the focus of simply making our customer experience the best the industry has to offer”. The many who viewed the Tartan at both the Singapore and Phuket boat shows), would subscribe to the company’s philosophy. George, in keeping with his strong attachment to Thailand, had the majestic blue hull embossed with the logo of the Suphannahongse, fore and aft. This mythical Thai swan, is the identifying feature of HM the King’s own royal barge, used for festive occasions on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River

So superior is the construction of the Tartan, that the company underwrites the hull with a 15year warranty.

and readily identifies with the Thai people. As we sat in great comfort in the yacht’s ample air-conditioning at the Ocean Marina (ambient temperature outside was around 38 degrees C, George showed obviously enormous pride in the cherrywood finishing, woodwork and trimming of the doors, cabinets and hatches around the craft, George pointed out his “pilot berth”, neatly placed as part of the cabin fascia. “Tartan threw this one in for free”, he said. He also pointed to the numerous overhead hatches, complete with mosquito netting and shades. Among the superior stainless fittings and equipment, the craft features an adjustable transom, for ease of boarding and, complete with a ladder, ideal for swimming and water sports from the yacht. Hand-crafted, Tartan Yachts have a 50-year heritage of combining cutting-edge technology and all models feature composite cored hulls and decks, with infused BPA epoxy. The Park Avenue boom, steering pods and rudder shaft are all carbon-fibre and the mast is incredibly light and strong, weighing a scant 100kg, shipping weight. Added to this are the cruise control rigs, stunning cherry-wood interiors and all

craft are totally rigged and outfitted with the finest hardware available, as well as North Sails. Tartan owners and aficionados comprise successful professionals and entrepreneurs, amongst senior executives and investors who have an uncommonlyhigh demand for the company’s traditional blending of beauty and performance. Alvah Simon, a judge for the selection of Boat of the Year, 2012, was ecstatic about the 4000. “The keel-stepped mast, the double head-sail solent rig with the self-tacking jib (known around the Painesville boat-yards as cruise control),” he noted, “as well as the bulwarks and the varnished cap-rail, the T-shaped cockpit, with the twin helms are incomparable.” There’s a 75 HP Volvo D2 diesel sail drive, and all electronics including inverter and generator are Master Volt and the interior fabric is ultra-leather standard. So superior is the construction of the Tartan, that the company underwrites the hull with a 15-year warranty. George referred to his formative years in the US mid-west where he always hankered after the Tartan 4000 and, in 2010, George committed to purchase one of the first five boats to be built. ”Now, I both

own one and, through my company, Sports Engineering and Recreation Asia, represent the Tartan Marine Group’s interests in Southeast Asia”. For the statistically-minded, the Tartan 4000 is resin-infused laminated in “one shot”, eliminating secondary bonding of structural materials. Length overall (LOA) 40.7ft (12.41m); beam 13ft (3.96m); ballast: centerboard 8,600lbs (9573kg); total sail area: 890.9sqft (82.77sqm). The Tartan can carry 60 gallons (227 litres) of fuel, 120 gallons (454 litres) of water and there are seven berths. Designed by Tim Jackett, the 4000 is the newest model to come out of the Tartan Yachts complex and it compares, according to George, to a very up-market model of a new automobile. One critic, Ed Sherman , examining the Tartan, noted: “It has a traditional feel; they have retained that classic Tartan look , but they have also given you ergonomics that work well throughout. The lay-out is very pleasing (and) the galley was really impressive… the companion-way steps were wide…and it was easy to go fore and aft, even when the boat heeled.” Although George is a very competent sailor, he will limit his time on the

Tartan to be more cruising-oriented. He, no doubt, agrees with other sailors who say the truly versatile design of the 4000 will facilitate coastal cruising and off-shore ventures. As Beth Leonard says: “The Tartan delivers excellent cruising capabilities; it is really a coastal cruiser, capable of passage-making. I would take it anywhere.” No doubt, George agrees and he is already planning passages to some of Thailand’s beautiful islands, especially in the Andaman Sea, Phang Nga Bay, the Koh Chang area and down to Malaysia as well. Although racing will not be his main objective, nevertheless George recently participated in – and won – the Cruising Class Division in the monthly Ocean Marina Yacht Club’s championship. As I returned to the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, just north of the Ocean Marina after this visit, I wondered if Tartan Yachts would be willing to trade in my 20year-old OK dinghy, as a down payment on a new Tartan 4000. www.tartanyachts.com, info@searasports.com

The Tartan Yachts company was established in Painesville, Ohio, in 1962,

Da Vinci and

Voodo triumph in Phuket Multihull regatta Story by Scott Murray Photography courtesy of Duncan Worthington (marinescene.asia)

T There were two classes: Ocean Multihulls & Firefly 850s.

he Phuket Multihull championship, the 5th since its conception, sailed from the 12th 15th of July with the Rawai-Nai Harn Business Association being the main sponsor of the event. The main member sponsors from the Business Association were Da Vinci Yacht Charters, The Palm Gardens Resort, and Serenity Resort and Residences. As such, the new prizegiving/party venues were Palm Garden Resort in Chalong, which hosted the Friday 13th July event and Serenity Resort and Residences, Rawai, which hosted the final awards ceremony/ party on Sunday the 15th July. The Saturday night 14th July prizegiving was handled at the Ao Chalong Yacht Club. Many of Phuket’s regattas started life at or because of the Ao Chalong Yacht Club, but they all moved on to new homes. But the first time Mick Kealy was Commodore of the ACYC he decided he wanted to hold a regatta based out of the ACYC permanently. Mike Downard of Sail in Asia knew a new chap in town named Peter Dyer, who he thought could do the job, and that same Mr Dyer is the driving force behind the South Coast Racing Experience (aka Phuket’s Multihull Regatta) five years later. The first regatta saw only seven entries, that number tripled last year when a record total of boats entered the regatta. Unfortunately, tough economic times and poor weather combined to drive the number of entrants down to nine this year split between two classes with Da Vinci, Miss Saigon, Nina and Sweet Chariot entering the Racing Class and Voodoo, Dyer Straits (an Aussie crew with Phuketbased Scott Duncanson), The Frog (a combined English and Aussie China-based crew), Moto Inzi (name means “firefly” in Swahili) and Twin Sharks (an English crew) sailing in the Firefly 850 division. “Only nine boats,” you might say, but take a closer look at the skippers on those boats (some of

Phuket’s finest): Mark Pescott, David Liddel, Grenville Fordham, Henry Kaye, Hans Rahmann, Shaun Jackson, John Priestly, Roger Kingdon and John Newnham and you’ll agree that participants and spectators alike were in for three days of exciting racing. Peter Dyer said another five boats would have taken part but bad weather prevented them from being put together, having their repairs completed or having their final coat of paint applied. And the uneven economic times saw a number of hardy sailors stick to their day jobs unwilling to take the time off needed to compete in the regatta. It wasn’t the Bt3,000 entry fee that kept them away, just steady work in tough times. Why a multihull regatta? Peter felt it was only natural as Fireflys were built at Latitude 8 on Friendship Beach. Phuket is also home to Composite Catamarans, builder of Andaman Cabriolets Nina and Da Vinci, while regionally Corsairs are being built in Vietnam. In fact, eight out of the nine boats competing in the regatta were built in Asia and seven of those in Thailand. Peter would ideally like to see three categories of eight boats each compete in the regatta, and that’s what’s he hoping to achieve long-term. Talking to both organizers and participants you got the feeling that the low numbers were indeed a hiccup, that the regatta was here to stay and that entries would indeed pick up next year. The regatta is always held the weekend before Grenville Fordham’s Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, making both events more attractive for sailors coming from abroad as they can get in seven days of great sailing spread over 10 days. The multihull-only regatta is growing in its reputation for being highly competitive as not much separates contestants on the leader board. Principal Race Officer Simon James, and his onwater team, oversaw the action from the race committee vessel, the DaVinci Sunseeker provided by DaVinci Yacht Charters. In the Racing class, five wins in five races left DaVinci atop the Racing Class, enabling it to shed its bridesmaid moniker and finally take home a title. After

Da Vinci was most impressive winning every single race in the Racing Class.

Voodoo also had an exceptional regatta winning all but one of the Firefly races. finishing second in many local regattas, despite the presence of some top-notch sailors, it was clear that Mark Pescott’s local knowledge made the difference in this one. Miss Saigon finished second overall, and Nina took third as halyard trouble forced Sweet Chariot out of the final race dropping her down to fourth overall in the series. In the Firefly 850s, Voodoo was almost as impressive as Da Vinci, winning every race but one. Dyer Straits, which was to be called Premier Cru (the name was changed by Scott Duncanson at the last minute), seemed to almost have too much grey matter at work at times with its crew of exceptional sailors including Duncanson and McConaghy. A first, two seconds, a third and a fifth-place finish enabled it to place second overall, winning the only race that Voodoo didn’t. Third spot went to Moto Inzi with two fourths, two seconds and a third-place finish. The Frog then placed fourth overall with Twin Sharks bringing up the rear in fifth overall. For detailed race action of this regatta, please check out Duncan Worthington’s excellent site http://www.marinescene.asia. Also, check out the ACYC’s website for complete race results: http://www.acycphuket.com

The Rawai Nai Harn Business Association This is a group of independent companies in the South of Phuket who have joined together to promote the South of Phuket Island and in particular Rawai & Nai Harn. This association has nine main sponsors, The Mangosteen Resort & Ayurveda Spa, Serenity Resort & Residences, The Vijitt Resort Phuket, Atmanjai Detox & Wellness Center, The Davinci Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria,, Sea Bees Diving and BlueD.Zine. In addition to these nine main sponsors, other independent businesses in the south of the island have joined the association to promote their business and the Rawai Nai Harn area. One of the main advantages of the association is the Rawai Nai Harn Benefits Card which offers a minimum of 15% discount at all of the participating businesses. Additional discounts with the Benefits card can be found on each company’s individual websites. The Rawai Nai Harn Business Association will work with all of the participating businesses to promote the Rawai Nai Harn area, which is one of the most traditional and unspoiled areas in Phuket. http://www.rawainaiharn.com/

Building a Jumbo 747 Sea Liner A THAI Boeing 747-400 with a retro livery design to commemorate the airline’s 50th anniversary of 2010 (Source: Adrian Pingstone).

he Dragon Treasure Boat, the JV Company between the Dragon Group and the Nanjing Government is reporting good progress on the reconstruction of Admiral Zheng He’s Treasure Boat. Our last story featured the difficulty in acquiring naturally curved timber logs for the construction of the ribs, but the ribs of this massive wooden boat are almost completed now. Master craftsmen are presently assembling the internal cross planks and once those are in place, work will begin on the external cladding. It is anticipated that by July, one should be able to see the 71-metre long and 14-metre wide silhouette as the boat finally takes shape. The challenges of building the world’s largest wooden sail boat remains just as daunting despite this progress. “The hull needs to be sealed, waterproofed and rendered fire-retardant,” said TJ Jia the project’s deputy general manager. “Of course, we can utilize modern techniques but in keeping to the objective of mirroring as close as possible this cultural icon, we opted to use technologies that were first used and proven 600 years ago. The sealant used then was a formula of Tung oil, shell powder and ramie fiber. The craftsmen who will specially apply this mixture are extremely skilled, having learned this practice through the generations from successive masters.” TJ also said that when the hull has been completed and sealed, the boat will be launched into the water for ensuing works which includes internal retrofitting and construction of the masts. The main mast itself is 38 metres high. When these boats were first constructed during the Ming Dynasty, the river from Nanjing to the sea was passable. Today, with modern bridges spanning the river, the obvious challenge is how to assemble the mast and yet sail downriver too. We will regularly bring you updates on the boat construction but for now, we would like to share the following facts on this history in the making:

Length of the boat: 71.1 metres. Almost as long as a Boeing 747-8 (76.3 metres) or an Airbus A380 (72.73 metres) Width of the boat: 14 metres or twice the fuselage width of the airplane. Height of the mast: 38 metres or about the height of 25 people standing on each others shoulders.

DRAGON TREASURE BOAT UPDATE

Building a Jumbo 747 Sea Liner A THAI Boeing 747-400 with a retro livery design to commemorate the airline’s 50th anniversary of 2010 (Source: Adrian Pingstone).

Sail in Luxury

The PinkShrimp Brand represents a lifestyle that is defined by attention to detail provided under the parasol of luxury service.

inkShrimp Yacht Charters provides full service luxury private yacht cruises and operates out of Phuket. Its yachts are monohulls that provide the full sailing experience and come equipped with all the toys you would expect to keep you fully entertained at anchor.

All you need to do is get yourself on board; everything else will be taken care of for you. Specifications Builder: Jeanneau Overall Length: 17,78 m / 58' 4" Beam: 5,00 m / 16' 4" Draft: 2,50 m / 8' 2" Year: 2011 Crew: 2 - 3 Day trip capacity: 14 guests Overnight capacity: 6 guests Cabin details: 3 cabins: 3 doubles or 1 doubles, 2 twins

Deck and Systems Services PinkShrimp Yacht Charters offers custom cruises of any duration throughout the Phuket Andaman Sea area. Professional crews cater to your every wish offering completely service that is tailored to the specific needs of every charter party and their individual members. Sailing and diving instruction is also offered by our Royal Yachting Association “Offshore Yacht Master” Certified Captains and PADI Dive Masters.

The Yachts - Meet Baggy Baggy is a brand new Jeanneau 57 sailing yacht that was launched in August 2011. Baggy is 58.4 feet long and caters for 6 guests in three double cabins and carries a crew of 2 or 3 depending on requirements. Designed by Philip Briand and built close to the Atlantic Coast of France. Luxuriously appointed and fully air-conditioned. Baggy’s deck cockpit is huge and ideal for entertainment and at anchor a swim platform is lowered from which guests can enjoy playing in the beautiful warm clear tropical waters. Baggy comes fully set up with Mares Diving Equipment and a Coltri Compressor.

Watermaker / Icemaker Air-conditioning Hydraulic Swim Platform Garage for Water Sports Equipment Carbon Steering Wheels Canoe Boom with LED lights RayMarine E Series Chart Plotters in Salon and Cockpit RayMarine (FLIR) T300 Termal Imaging Camera RayMarine Digital Radome Wireless Internet STV45 Sat TV 46" LED 3D TV in Salon 5.1 Bose Home Theatre System in Salon 22" LED TV in Owners Cabin 2.1 Bose Home Theatre System in Owners Cabin Bose Exterior Speakers in Cockpit 3.6m RIB with Mercury 40HP Outboard

Onboard Activites Tener with Outboard Motor (40 HP) Towing Ring Snorkleing Equipment 5 Mares Diving Equipment with Coltri Compressor Fishing

Also available for selection Wakeboard Stand-up Paddle Board Surf Boards Canoes

The Yachts - Meet Cashmere Cashmere is a Beneteau 50.4 Cyclades launched in 2008. It is 50 feet long and caters for up to 6 to 8 guests in four double cabins and carries a crew of one or two. Designed by Berret Racoupeau, the boat is wellappointed and fully air-conditioned. Cashmere is also offered as a bareboat charter for experienced sailors.

Specifications Builder: Beneteau Overall length: 15,65 m / 51â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4" Beam: 4,90 m / 16' 1" Draft: 2,15 m / 7' 1" Year: 2008 Crew: 1 - 2 Day trip capacity: 12 guests Overnight capacity: 6 - 8 guests Cabin details: 4 cabins, 4 doubles

Deck and Systems Air-conditioning RayMarine E Series Chart Plotters in Cockpit 32" LED TV in Salon DVD Player FM Radio and CD Player iPod Connection Interior and Exterior Speakers VHF Radio 3.1 m RIB with Mercury 15 HP Outboard

Onboard Activites Tender with Outboard motor (15 HP) Snorkelling Equipment Fishing Stand-up Paddle Board

Destinations Destinations are available throughout the Andaman Sea, from coastal cruising in and around Phuket and the adjacent islands, through the stunning karst scenery of Phang Nga Bay and Krabi, and further to the beautiful National Parks of the Similan ans Surin Islands. For the more adventurous the Andaman Islands and the Burma Banks are available. PinkShrimp offers a range of day cruises throughout the year. Departing from Ao Po Grand Marina takes you straight into the famous Phang Nga Bay. Anchor at Koh Hong for lunch and explore the limestone caves. PinkShrimp also departs from Nai Harn Beach for a sail towards Surin Beach for lunch. This west coast cruise is ideal to view the famous beaches of Phuket thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll overlook a scenic sunset towards the end of your sail. www.pinkshrimp.com

Asia Marine

Extraordinary Explorations in the Maldives

he Maldives, one of the best and most fascinating travel destinations in the world, is fast emerging as a world favorite for a superyacht cruising journey. Arriving at the Maldives Archipelago superyachts will encounter groups of 26 atolls in entirely natural formation, with only a small number inhabited, making up the chain of islands waiting to be discovered. The flat islands are formed from coral layers, the highest point rarely being more than 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; above sea level. Located in the Indian Ocean 670 km south-west of Sri Lanka and covering an area of 300 km, they are protected from monsoon devastation by barrier reefs and rarely suffer from major storms.

These Maldives archipelago miniscule coral islets of deep blue seas offer fantastic cruising adventures with the waterways providing the best and most natural of transport and overhead weather generally picture perfect - sunlit days, breezy nights, balmy mornings and iridescent sunsets. Long stretches of sugar-white beaches are sanctuary to countless sea birds and extensive coral reefs host an endless variety of exotic fish and marine life. The islands provide a home for the annual migration of Whale Sharks and Mantra Rays and throughout the Maldives Whale Sharks are found patrolling very close to the surface, making the Maldives an ideal destination for snorkelers in any season.

Maldives Superyacht Cruising Itinerary By Linda Cartlidge

Archipelago

The largest fish on the planet, the Whale Shark (Rhincodon Typus) can grow up to 40’ in length and is a fascinating creature to behold. With no known predators (except humans) and a completely peaceful nature they are huge, harmless and sublime. Despite its incredible size the Whale Shark feeds, like its namesake, almost entirely on plankton and small fish. They are most plentiful near Baa Atoll through July and August, when plankton is at the highest level. Because they pose no real threat to humans, diving with these gentle giants in the Maldives has become a favorite adventure. Other gigantic fish often seen in the area include Manta Rays, Napoleon Wrasse and Reef Shark; and large Sea

Turtles are relatively common. Arriving Superyachts start their adventure at the Capital island of Malé, lying north and located among the miniscule coral islets of the Maldives’ nature-rich archipelago. Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Maldives provides visiting vessels a wide range of services with a head office in Malé and branches in the Northern Part of HA, Uligan (North Thiladhunmathi Atoll) and the Southern Part of S. Gan (Addu Atoll). Mohamed Hameed, founder of APS Maldives and a multi-generational resident, and APS director, Arif Abdul Samad, offer the following sample itinerary for an extraordinary trip on your own yacht or on one of their charter yachts.

SAMPLE ITINERARY (courtesy of Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives)

1st Day

Kuda Bandos

Situated in Malé Atoll Kuda Bandos is a breathtaking island a shout away from the main island, Bandos. It is ideal for a first day private sunset beach picnic after reef snorkeling & swimming in a clear blue lagoon, as your boat’s needs are all taken care of.

2nd Day

Olhahali Island

This beautiful island lies at the northern tip of North Malé Atoll on the north near One & Only Reetha Rah and offers the special attraction of the Olhahali Cave. There are several smaller caves and a big cave 40 metres long at a depth of 25 metres, the main attraction.

3rd Day

Dusit Thani Resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll

A beautiful sanctuary sheltered by nature amidst white sandy beaches and encircled by a turquoise lagoon, 100 top of the line guest villas are situated amongst the natural waterways. The Dusit Thani is fast becoming well known for frequent sightings of Dolphins and Sea Turtles and the resort’s ‘living house reef’ is a snorkeler’s paradise. Special dinners and sand spit picnics/set ups in their area for yacht guests and crew can be arranged as well as visits to the wonderful reef that surrounds Mudhdhoo (advance permission required).

4th Day

Nibiliga Island

A small but exclusive island and an addon for those who wish to spend an extra day in the pristine natural beauty of Baa Atoll; Nibiligaa is one of the uninhabited islands of Baa Atoll. Located in the Mendhoo Region are: Nibiligaa Island and reef, Mendhoo Island and reef, Mendhoobinmathee Faru and Kaburu Faru.

5th Day

Gemendhoo Island

If time permits, Gemendhoo is a ‘must visit’ island before making the return journey to Malé. This beautiful and small island in Baa Atoll has one of the finest and cleanest of the beaches in the Maldives. aaa Major changes are being implemented to support conservation and preservation efforts in the above locations and throughout many of the beautiful areas in the Maldives. Among the important changes are those in the diving regulations at Hanifaru Bay at Baa Atoll, outlined under the “Hanifaru Management Plan” of the Baa Atoll Conservation Program.

A popular international dive location, the change at Hanifaru Bay from diving and snorkeling to ‘only snorkeling’ was made to minimise the potentially negative impact from divers on the Manta Rays and Whale Sharks; however, diving is still permitted on the outer area of Hanifaru Bay and the rest of Baa Atoll. Changes like these brought about the coveted distinction of the entire Baa Atoll being declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve – a distinction awarded to an area of natural excellence recognised for its unique harmony between man and nature. Many resorts are implementing practices to protect the reefs and marine life due to dire warnings of future danger and the Dusit Thani Maldives is one of the leaders in sustainable resort development in the Maldives; geared toward achieving a carbon-neutral programme and implementing structures to support the live coral reefs. aaa Supporting superyachts on the Maldives and a member of the Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS), APS Maldives founder Mohamed, with 15 yrs experience in the marine and tourism industry, welcomes new arrivals to join past APS superyacht clients, including: M/y Ambrosia; M/y Annaeva; M/y Cloud 9; M/y Family Day C; M/y Plan B; M/y Golden Odyssey; M/y Golden Shadow; M/y Talisman-C; M/y Ilona; M/y Mayan Queen ; M/y Meduse; M/y Sunrays; M/y Octopus; M/y Lauren L: M/y Anna: M/y Q.M of London; M/y Samax; M/y Serenity; M/y Shandor; M/y Sinbad; M/y Slipstream; M/y Alexandra ; M/y Calisto; M/y Valkyrie; S/y Alithia; S/y Anekena; S/y Red Dragon ; S/y Enterprise; S/y Foftein; S/y Grandbleu; S/y Mystery; S/y Juliet; S/y Perseus; and S/y Squall. For more information visit http:// www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com/apsmaldives or email mohammed@asia-pacific-superyachts.com and for information about the Dusit Thani Maldives, visit http://www.dusit.com/en/contact-us/ locations.html and email sales.maldives@dusit.com

PHOTO CREDIT: Photos 1-4: Courtesy Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives Photos 5-7: Courtesy Dusit Thani Maldives Media Contact: Linda Cartlidge Email: pr-comm@asia-pacific-superyachts.com Mobile: +66 (0) 81 894 5323 Website: www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com

air-conditioning system. If one breaks down, the backup installation takes over immediately. A particular detail is the hydraulic gangway. ‘Specially designed and built for the Centurion, says Luijer. ‘It’s a gangway with such a great capacity that it can be used as a hydraulic crane. With a loading capacity of over 1,000kg, it is capable of taking the Williams RIB out of the water directly onto the swimming platform. The gangway is built in cooperation with the firm Sven Krook who was also responsible for all the stainless steel supplies.”

One-off

he Aqua-Rolls Centurion, having a total length of 15.2 metres, is the first mini-superyacht in the world. Complete with gyro stabilizer, a double air-conditioning system and its own drinking water supply system. “It may sound strange, but it is indeed a mini superyacht,” says Menno Luijer, owner of Mogano Shipbuilding. “When it comes to finishing, details, luxury, comfort, safety and technology the Aqua-Rolls can compete with a superyacht. “This was also the express wish of the customer, who is used to luxury and comfort. He drives a Rolls-Royce and for many years he was the owner of a 30metre superyacht. However, the customer prefers to sail the yacht himself, rather than have a crew do it for him. So he asked Mogano to build a new but much smaller superyacht. The result is the Aqua-Rolls Centurion, a joint design of the customer, Mogano Shipbuilding and naval architect Vripack.”

Safety, comfort and luxury “In case my kids sail with the Centurion and hit a rock at full speed, I want the yacht to stay afloat and intact.” This was an absolute requirement of the customer. “Which is why we chose a high-tech carbon-fibre hull consisting of carbon and vinylester resin,” said Luijer. ‘The sandwich construction of 10mm carbon-fibre,

15mm balsa wood and 6mm carbonfibre resulted in a hull of extraordinary strength, 11 times stiffer with five times higher flexural strength than usual for seagoing yachts. That’s the reason why the owner chose the name Centurion, a reference to the indestructible British tank of the same name.” Comfort is the key feature. “Usually only superyachts are equipped with a gyro stabilizer. This instrument ensures that on board the effects of the lateral waves are being neutralized. This stabilizer offers an anti-roll solution for waves up to a height of 3.5 metres. Most of the technical installations are doubly installed, such as the pumps, the drinking water supply system and the

The Centurion is a one-off, a unique design commissioned by the owner, who was constantly and closely involved in the construction of the boat. “It took the team of Mogano Shipbuilding one-and-a-half-years to complete it from the basic idea until launch. I was present at the yard at least twice a week to discuss the progress and make any required changes,” the owner said. An AutoCAD drawing, made by the owner himself, was the basis of the design. “During the following discussions, the design became more and more detailed and in the end the final design of Vripack was ready. This design served as the basis for the construction of the Centurion and any later changes required by me were discussed and executed during construction. This is really a oneoff in which all my wishes and ideas have been incorporated.”

The Aqua-Rolls Centurion is the first mini-superyacht in the world.

The first mini-superyacht

Cooperation Mogano Shipbuilding was founded in 1990 by Menno Luijer and a partner. After six years, Luijer took over all the shares and become the sole proprietor. Over the years, Mogano Shipbuilding has designed and built motor yachts for third parties like Scherpel flat boats and the Captain’s Sloop for Wajer Watersport. The yard also built all the Brandaris Longboats and made designs like the Mogano Launch Boats. Furthermore, the team took care of many boat restorations and built many one-off motor yachts. The Aqua-Rolls Centurion is the largest motor yacht built by Mogano Shipbuilding. “I am extremely proud of the cooperation with this customer,” said Luijer. “Ten years ago, I built a clinker copper-riveted flat boat 11 metres in length for him. A few years later, we discussed a new design but we had such a big order backload at that time, and that project had to be put on hold. After I increased our workforce, I contacted the customer and things got moving again resulting in the new design of the Aqua-Rolls Centurion.”

More one-off’s The owner is excited about the result. “Menno Luijer and his team, assisted by the technical specialists of other companies, have built a fantastic yacht. A yacht that rivals my RollsRoyce, and a yacht that rivals a

superyacht. I’m not the only one who says so. It’s also the opinion of other people who have seen and sailed the Centurion. Therefore, I have decided to market the Aqua-Rolls. Sales will be taken care of by De Valk and it goes without saying that Mogano Shipbuilding will be involved in the construction of these yachts.”

Specifications Aqua-Rolls Centurion

The Centurion has a gyro stabilizer, offering an anti-roll solution for waves up to a height of 3.5 metres.

Length overall

15,20 metres

Width overall

3,95 metres

Draught

0,90 metres

Displacement

Fuel tank

2 x 300 litres

Drinking water tank

300 litres

Waste water tank

200 litres

Maximum speed

45 kilometres

Hull

construction, vinylester/carbon and balsa wood

Main engines & generators

2 x 285 hp Steyr diesel

tons

Each engine is equipped with a 4,5 kVa flywheel generator 11 Kw Solo generator Number of berths

6 Owner’s cabin with double bed Guest cabin with double bed Outer cabin with two single beds

For further information please contact Mr. Arjen Hoeksma, manager sales of De Valk Loosdrecht. Phone number + 31 (0)35 582 9030, mobile number +31 (0)65 329 9244, e-mail loosdrecht@devalk.nl.

hat’s all I wanted, my own schooner, a big dream for a farm boy who had never even seen an ocean. But why a schooner? What’s so special about a schooner? Why not other sailing vessels — cutters, sloops, yawls, ketches? Why? They just don’t have the same romance about them as schooners do. I guess that I have always wanted my own schooner, as far back as I can remember. I pictured myself at the helm sailing off in search for the rainbow’s end. For a farm boy raised in Middle America far from the sea this certainly was an anomaly. There were no seafarers in my family, no grandfather or wayward uncle with a

“Jack London made an impossible passage from Hawaii to the Marquesas; I had to make the same passage; Jack London sailed to the remote corners of the South Seas; I had to follow suit.” sea chest hidden in the attic. My only connection with the sea was through reading. As a youth on the farm, without other kids to engage in sports and play games, I did find solace in reading adventure books. I have no doubt that’s what spurred my imagination. I recall in vivid detail reading about two brothers who sailed their yacht Discoverer to the far South Pacific. I can’t remember their names, nor the name of the

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“W a n t e d, my own schooner” By Harold Stephens

Harold used Peace Corps volunteers to build Third Sea in a Singapore dockyard.

book, but I do remember their photographs in the book...standing on the quay at Papeete in Tahiti. Oh how I longed to be there with them. A name I do remember, and the books he wrote, is Jack London. What schoolboy doesn’t know him! Reading London was like driving spikes into my heart, and the only way to heal the wounds was to follow his footsteps and go to sea, to the South Seas. The Cruise of the Snark — I was twelve when I read it — became part of my subconscious thoughts. Jack London built his own boat; I had to build my own boat. Jack London made an impossible passage from Hawaii to the Marquesas; I had to make the same passage; Jack London sailed to the remote corners of the South Seas; I had to follow suit. And so as the years passed I continued to dream about sailing boats, about owning my own boat one day. I remember when I was in the Marines in China, still in my teens, standing guard duty at night . . . I paced out in the sand the outline of my imaginary ship, and then I would walk the deck. I began to plan seriously about my boat. . . . I wrote to all the brokers listed in the yachting magazines. One schooner in particular caught my fancy;. The only thing that held me back was money. Big money! On a marine sergeant’s pay, it would have taken me — provided I gave up cigarettes, beer and liberty — some sixty-two years to save up enough money to buy that schooner. But dreams don’t go away just because they seem impossible. And wasn’t it Joseph Conrad who wrote in Lord Jim “take away a man’s dreams and you have nothing left.” Over the intervening years I did the next best thing: I crewed on boats whenever possible. I went so far as to travel to Tahiti and there I sailed among the islands on trading schooners, and when the HMS Bounty sailed into Tahiti for the remake of the “The Mutiny on the Bounty” I managed to get hired as a crewmember and bit actor, as stand-in for Marlon Brando.. But all this wasn’t like sailing my own boat. The dream wouldn’t go away. Then one day a minor incident changed everything. After graduating from college, rather than climb the corporate ladder to success, I turned to writing –– travelling and writing about my adventures. I was in Honolulu doing a story for Argosy

about a Canadian adventurer, Stan Rayner, who had found an old hull on the docks, rebuilt it and turned it into a romanticlooking trading schooner. It had taken him more than two years of hard labour: “Was it worth it?” I joked. “If I had to do it all over again,” he said, “I’d build in concrete.” Build in concrete! Was this his joke? But Rayner was dead serious. And that I did. I built my own schooner. I won’t go into the merits of building in ferrocement, for that I wrote in The Voyages but I will say here, after building the hull in Singapore, the finished product was as fine as a porcelain teacup. It was beautiful. With a bare hull and a second-hand Perkins engine we motored to Bangkok to have the final construction completed. I pick up the narrative again. We were anxious to reach the mouth of the Chao Phraya River where we were to rendezvous with Bob Stevens, the owner of the yard to where we were heading. “We have to wait until it’s dark,” Bob said when he came aboard. “Dark! Why do we have to wait until it’s dark?” I asked. “Because we can’t bring an unfinished boat into Thailand without a lot of papers and red tape.” “Then what do we do?” “We sneak in!” And so it began, Third Sea’s first real adventure. Under the cover of darkness we slipped silently up the Chao Phraya River into the forgotten world of Joseph Conrad, past government patrol boats, around a Thai Navy check point guarding the river entrance, and in that darkness we somehow found the entrance to the canal. We then slowly motored up the narrow congested waterway to our final destination and our home for the months to come. Much of the work was tedious and took a great deal of patience. For example, deadeyes, the wooden blocks along the sides of old sailing ships that held the rigging in place, had to be made by hand. . . .weaving a net at the bowsprit and lacing rope ratlines to the shrouds required endless hours. But gradually everything began to fit into place. I did manage to keep her in traditional design, with chain plates, channels, a fife rail and jutting bowsprit. . . And I did my best to keep the operation simple, with mechanical

“Under the cover of darkness we slipped silently up the Chao Phraya River into the forgotten world of Joseph Conrad.”

“It was real now; we were part of Conrad’s world... sailing the same river he had sailed — and wrote about.”

pumps and windlass rather than going electrical. Our lighting was by oil lamps as well as battery powered, in case of generator failure. At last, masts went up; carved dragons were fastened to the sides of the hull; and trail boards with the name THIRD SEA on one side and HONOLULU on the other were bolted securely into place on the bow. The day for our departure was nearing. Third Sea was completed and stores were brought aboard. Excitement had built.. . . and then Bob Stevens, looking up at the masts that towered nearly eighty feet above the klong, said, “I hope you can get under the wires.” “Wires, what wires?” I asked. “The high voltage power lines that cross the klong down at the entrance. You must have seen them.” I hadn’t seen them. How could I have? It was dark when we sneaked in. Immediately I took our dinghy and went down the waterway to investigate. Sure enough, at a village near the entrance, high voltage wires crossed the klong. The clearance couldn’t have been more than fifty feet. In desperation I went to the village and looked up the headman. I explained the predicament, and asked if he could possibly remove the wires so that we could pass the next morning. He pondered it for a long time. I handed him five-hundred baht notes, worth about one-hundred U.S. dollars. He nodded and assured me I could pass. The next morning, with everyone aboard, we cast off the mooring lines, and glided gently down the klong, waving farewell to those who had worked and watched us for the past year. The tide was going out and we began to pick up speed. My heart was in my mouth. I should have checked that morning. What if the headman hadn’t removed the power lines? I could electrocute everyone aboard. I hadn’t told a sole aboard about the power lines. We drifted around the last bend, and ahead was the village. The power lines were gone! The headman had kept his promise. I looked again, and did a double take. The power lines hadn’t simply been removed. The poles had been blown up. Stubs of splintered wood poked upwards. The headman stood on the bank in front of the village and waved as we passed.

We entered the mighty Chao Phraya River. The river here is wide as a lake with traffic of all sorts — tramp steamers, weather-beaten freighters, salt junks, Bugis traders and tugs pulling long strings of heavyladen rice barges. It was real now; we were part of Conrad’s world. . . sailing the same river he had sailed — and wrote about. We had to clear customs, a concern, and a worry. . .Bob Stevens had registered the schooner as a Thai-built vessel. Then came the question I was told I would be asked. “Who’s your captain?” the officer asked sternly when I went ashore to get our clearance. He was dressed in a white naval uniform. His gold epaulets sparkled. “I am,” I replied, rather proudly. “Your papers,” the officer then said. “Papers, certainly,” I replied. I handed him my papers. He checked them over and slid them back across the counter. The papers were official. How was that? Before we departed, I had learned that any vessel registered in Thailand has to have a captain aboard with a valid master’s certificate. Anywhere else in the world the skipper of a cruising yacht is not required to have a master’s certificate. Not in Thailand. And I didn’t have the money to hire a captain. What to do? Bob Stevens had an accountant who I was told could arrange anything. “Your need master’s papers?” he asked when I went to see him. “I want to leave in two weeks,” I said. “I don’t have the time to study for my master’s certificate.” “You don’t have to,” he said and reached for the telephone. He dialled a number, mumbled a few words in rapid Thai and then dialled another number. The conversation went on for ten minutes. Finally he hung up. “Okay, Monday morning at nine,” he said. “We have to be at Naval Headquarters near Krung Thon Bridge.” He hesitated, and then added, “It will cost you fifteen hundred baht, about seventy-five dollars.” At nine o’clock at Naval Headquarters that Monday morning I was ushered into a room where three stern Thai Naval officers sat behind a long table. They were all in uniform. The officer in charge spoke up. “You have your papers with you?” I had not the slightest idea what he was talking about, I looked around for the

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Stephens was a stand-in for Marlon Brando in Mutiny on the Bounty.

accountant but he was nowhere to be seen. “Papers, I don’t know what you mean,” 1 said. “Your master’s certificate,” he asked gruffly. I had to think of something. Obviously there had been a mistake. The accountant must have thought I already had my papers. “I didn’t think I needed to bring them,” I said, not knowing how else to respond. Just then the accountant entered the room and briskly walked up to the officer in charge. He then handed him an envelope. The officer peeked in the envelope, then opened a drawer and shoved it inside. “Well,” he said. “No papers. I’m afraid you must take a test.” He opened a book on the table and then shoved it toward me. He flipped to a marked page. There were hundreds of little circles on the page. “Tell me,” he continued, “what letter do you see?” “The letter G,” I said. Any child who wasn’t colourblind could have seen that. I suddenly realized what was happening; it was all beginning to fall into place. The officer had received the money but he also had said I would have to take a test, and he couldn’t lose face. He had to give me a test. He stood up, followed by the other two officers, and held out a hand. “Congratulations,” he said, “you passed. You can pick up your papers in the office. I now was free to sail the seas, and that I did.

From Chapter 10 - Give me a good crew Yachting is a never-ending learning process. There is so much we all can learn from the sea, given the impetus to learn. At sea, especially aboard a sailing ship, we are close to nature, closer than we can ever be anywhere else. We learn to read the wind. We come to know squalls and the power they might pack. We learn to read the clouds. “That is a fair weather cloud over there, and that one on the eastern horizon is a storm cloud.” We learn to read the texture of the sea, to know at a glance when currents are running and when they are not. We came to know riptides. We learn that the blue in the clouds ahead means we are

approaching a low atoll, that the blue is the reflection of a lagoon. We learn the speed of the wind by the white caps on breaking waves. We find that by following the movement of birds we can tell in what direction land might be. We learn to read the stars, and they become friendly. We soon have stars we favor, and we learn to recognize the planets. We learn the moon and all its phases. We know when it sets, and when it rises. We wait for it, and then we welcome it when we see it. We lament when it sets and turns the night into black. We even marvel when we see the moon in the daytime. What landlubbers would do that? Nature to the yachtsman is real and meaningful. Aboard Third Sea, oceans became our classroom. We live in times when we depend upon mechanical aids for our very existence. The most difficult thing to teach a new crew was that we had to depend upon wind and sail to get us wherever we are going. It’s so easy to say “turn on the engine.” We might ask, how did the old schooners and square riggers get into and out of port without engines? Simple –– by kedging. In bygone days they had kedging posts or blocks in all the ports and entrances to ports. A ship’s crew would row their longboat up to a kedging post and fastened a line from the ship to the post. The crew would winch the ship forward, either by hand or by windlass, up to the post. In the meantime, the longboat crew would row a second line to the next post and fasten it and repeat the process. Kedging posts have disappeared but the procedure is still valid. Instead of posts two anchors will do just as well. With each new crew I signed on, I taught them how to enter and leave port without the use of the engine, by kedging with anchors. They learned that we aboard Third Sea were selfsufficient, and survivors. I can still see the early-morning risers at the five-star Ilikai Hotel facing the yacht harbor in Honolulu, standing on their balconies, coffee in hand, watching Third Sea being towed out to sea. I wondered what they thought, that we had no engine, that we were too poor to buy diesel, that the captain was a martinet. What they thought didn’t matter; what did matter was what the crew thought. Those who want to read more can have an autographed copy by contacting PayPal at www.wolfendenpublishing.com

“The most difficult thing to teach a new crew was that we had to depend upon wind and sail to get us wherever we are going.”

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Bali Superyachts Charity RDV

By Capt Cilian Budarlaigh

Close to 500 people attended the charity party at Tulip Restaurant for the culmination of The 5th Annual YSG/Cape Discovery Bali Superyacht Charity RDV. The RDV is a 10-day maritime festival with various activities for attending Superyachts: Crew challenge dinghy race; round table Captain’s forum; and owners’ dinner. However, the RDV has its main emphasis on raising awareness and helping needy kids in remote areas of Indonesia. The charity party night was open to the public and yacht owners & crews from five superyachts mixed unnoticed amongst the large crowd of revelers. For security reasons the details about the yachts in attendance are unavailable, as many are still cruising within Indonesian waters. Officially kicked-off by I Mangku Made Ariawan on behalf of the Bali Provincial Government, a special thank you was made to contributors and those in attendance for supporting Bali kids in need. Technical Advisor of Cape Discovery Wines Richard Irvine stated, “This was undoubtedly the best sponsorship money we have ever spent; the party was an enjoyable way to showcase our wines plus help give back to the community,” Entertainers included: Ika’s Bali Belly Dancers; Brazilian Capoeira Escola cultural Zunggu; an acoustic band (Guy & doll) Guy Joseph & Rita Risnawati on vocals with base player Mike Peck. Guests danced until late to the sounds of DJs Rob Soundz and Patrick from Double Dutch. The Master of Ceremonies was Alasdair McKinnon. The kids wish to thank the many sponsors & helpers including: Cape Discovery Wines, Ray White Paradise Property, The Tulip Turkish restaurant, Lotus Food Services, The Yacht Support Group, Internations, The Consulting Club, Terri Speed, Little Fish Technology, Rotary Seminyak, Inner Wheel, Neptune Group, Mantawatch, Coremap & Lipi, MV Kalabia, Canguu Club and Conservation International Hotels/Resorts: Karma Kendara. Four Seasons Jimbaren, Pelangi Estate Ubud, Samaya Resort Seminyak, Samaya Resort Ubud, Semara Resort, Discovery Kartika Plaza, Hotel, The Palm Hotel Candidasa Restaurants, Petitenget cafe, Cubana bar & Grill, Ultimos, Rumours, Jp’s warung, The Pavilion, Mozaic, Lestari Bar & Grill, Savannah Sanur, German BBQ Bar, Spizziko, Sitara, Il Giardino- Ubud. Kreole, Café Warisan, Samba’s Sports Bar and Grill, Moo Moo’s Steakhouse, Cocoon, Malo, Warung Asia, Sang Ria Grill, Bali Beach Shack, and the beverage companies: Cape Discovery, Bintang, BaliMoon, & Johnny Walker. Those who donated goods and services included: Awesome Day Out, Aromaepisode, Aussi Bali Adventures, Bali Art Magazine, Bali Baby, Bali Boat Trip, Bali Black Orchid, Budaya Collection, Body & Soul, Coco and Ginger, Diving Indo, Dental Clinic Dr Syamsiar, Drum Factory, Douglas Weiss Surfboard, Far Horizon, Fusion Holidays, Ika’s Belly Dance Studio; Inti Boutique, June Elloise; Kevala Ceramics, Miow, Rob Peetoon Hair Spa, Vet International, Vinoti Living, & Perthama logistics. The charities supported are: Yacht Aid Global (www.yachtaidglobal.org) Bali Street Kids Orphanage (www.ykpa.org) Rainbow Reading Gardens (www.taman-bacaanpelangi.com) Yayasan Pulau Banyak (http://www.acehturtleconservation.org) Senang Hati (http://www.senanghati.org) East Bali Poverty Project (www.eastbalipovertyproject.org) Solemen (www.solemen.org) Funds raised are used to provide much needed medical & school equipment, food supplies and other professional assistance to primary school age kids, as per the “wish list” provided by each charity. Yachts participate all year round by delivering care packs to remote coastal communities around Indonesia. This year, at least 17 superyachts ranging from 24-110m, will have assisted with deliveries and support. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/406934242691014/ Email: cilian@indoyachtsupport.com

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Sunnavâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New 39&42 Transport

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