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CONTENTS summer 13 features 18

We Are Sailing Rod Stewart talks exclusively to On Board magazine

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Super Troops Yachting agents provide an essential service. A look at the good and the great

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Man On A Mission One of the world’s premier adventurers Dave Cornthwaite talks to Chris Ritchie

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Coupling Up What are the positive and negative effects of working on board as a couple?

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Cortina Via Ferrata Alf Alderson explores the spectacular mountains and trails above Cortina

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The Great Providers A glimpse into the world of provisioning

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Mini Madness The Mini Transat race from France to Guadeloupe

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Diesel For Successful Yachting Michael Howorth looks at diesel bugs

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Salty Sea Dog Are there too many superyacht conferences?

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Up Fronts Tips, people, advice and myths

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In My Opinion PYA’s Joey Meen on Continuous Professional Development

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So why do they do it? The answer is they love to network, in fact they would rather network than attend any of the sessions that interrupt the opportunity to thrust a business card into someone’s hands in the hope that at some time in the future the recipient will need a specialist lawyer, a paint job or a new satellite communications system. And that’s just the point!

That is why there are so many conferences! They are the b²nbO½ 8Ob ½ q u Ë Â² ½ 8 Y o Y ½ É} u}½ 8½ µ b ½ b ½}b n½²b É8 ½ ½ FÂË ½}b ½ Ë Â 8²b q uu u¢ Conferences are, for the most part, organised by magazine groups and specialist conference organisers. Both see the functions as cash cows and as a way to promote their own product.

Every part of the function that they organise is sponsored by someone, from the hotel, to the refreshments and then the gala dinner with its separately sponsored drinks session beforehand. Even the badges that delegates wear to let you know who they are and what they are selling, are sponsored.

Powerpoint fatigue Guest speakers and those who sit on the expert panels are not paid to supply their expertise but are instead, cajoled into making up time consuming powerpoint presentations and freely giving their speeches by organisers who swear that by making such an appearance in front of their audience will raise 8 µ b8 b²¯µ ² o b¢ е n ² Ë Â² bÊ b µbµ 8 Y Ë Â É §Â O Ë o Y Ë Â 8²b ½ È ½bY ½ O b 8u8 ½ ½}b bʽ  b½¢ When a conference begins to wane in popularity the magazines either change its name or move its location to another city.

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each paying several hundreds of cash units to attend, the magazines invent a new conference, which targets just one group of the super yacht industry. This explains why we now }8Èb O nb²b Obµ n ² Ë8O}½ 8 8ub²µV Ë8O}½ o 8 O b²µV Ë8O}½ designers and even yacht insurance brokers.

Then there are the Gala Awards Dinners. These are just yet another excuse for an extravaganza that the industry pays for which piles up cash for the organisers who get everyone else to pay the expenses. Gala events take place around the world in swanky locations and everyone can enter a category. There are so many categories it will not be long before you can get a gold painted Oscar-like award for having supplied the best bathtub plug to sailing yachts between 25.5 and 27.6 metres!

Everyone a winner Yes everyone is a winner or at least could be a winner. To secure an award it helps if you buy a table for ten at 3000 cash units and invite nine of your best customers to join you so that they can clap as you go up to collect the gong from the invited celebrity who is someone who used to be on the telly selling dog food in 1973.

So far, my masters at On Board have not caught onto this money spinning idea but if they do, then let’s hope they are more honest about it. They could hire a dining room in Monaco, seat everyone at their tables and move them around after each course. Call it a networking dinner and tell everyone to bring business cards and pay their own food and drink. It’s a more honest networking idea that might just catch on!

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Captain Alexander Smollett CLAIM TO FAME: Captain of the schooner Hispaniola, in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island.

MODUS OPERANDI: Temperamental and obsessed with duty and following orders to the letter.

QUOTE: We’re without provisions but we’ve plenty of powder and ball and, by heaven, sir, this spot is England!

WEAKNESS: Negotiation skills SHIP: Hispaniola WEAPON OF CHOICE: Musket FIRST APPEARANCE: 1883 FAVOURITE TIPPLE: A sip of rum FAVOURITE UNIFORM: Gold trimmed blue tunic, cravat and obligatory naval Tricorne hat

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DSS Some rather cool news in the sailing world is the ongoing development of the Dynamic Stability System (DSS). This bit of kit is giving sailors a thrill throughout the industry! The system installed on INFINITI Yachts uses retractable foils to reduce heal angles when desired, providing progressive dynamic lift, complementing the traditional fixed keel. Speaking to a group of well established sailing faces in Palma, word on the dock was “impressed”… watch this space!

MLC 2006 More and more yacht crew agencies are getting their compliance documents in place ready for the August D-Day. What does this mean for crew? We’ll have to wait and see how the industry implements this! Will yachts adhere to safe working hours, increased spaces in crew living space or will it be overlooked? Time will tell!

DOCKWALKING FOR JOBS If you wanted to get a job in the Med this year you needed to get off your backside and walk the docks. Too many people were caught out sat in the hostels whinging “there’s no point” and “there’s no work out there” and wondered why they went home with their tails between their legs. The dockwalkers got the prize this year.

CONNECTION Rumour has it Nicaragua has approached a Chinese construction firm to build a much bigger (and reportedly better) canal to transit from the Atlantic to Pacific, on the proviso that they can complete it in 6 years. If this goes through then Panama will no longer be the only option. On the flip side, this will no doubt be pretty catastrophic for the marine environment. Hopefully this will be taken into consideration in the planning and construction phases... we shall see...

BLACK UNIFORMS Who on earth let’s their crew work in 40°C in black? Yes it looks cool in the photo shoot but when you’re busting your hump on deck in Turkey in that hairdryer wind that never stops, black is the last colour you should be wearing. Similarly, beige uniforms make the crew look like janitors. A captain was recently heard saying “I want my crew to blend in with the teak”. Hello?!?!?.

LARGE SUNGLASSES Listen up Dockwalkers - A common complaint from captains, take your ridiculously large sunglasses off before you ask for day-work or risk being told to jog on. And if they’re white, seriously, have you never read this column before?

It’s a dockwalk not a catwalk. See what I did there? You look like a tool fool.

COUPLES Couples jobs are not hot this season. There have been more and more lovebirds looking for work but even less couple friendly yachts out there than last year. Why is that? Well check out the article later on in the mag to find out the pros and cons.

CALM DOWN Another complaint from senior crew is that more and more younger crew are turning up to the hotspots, and enjoying themselves a little too much. Getting annihilated drunk/high and being obnoxious and rude to locals isn’t big or clever. Especially when you’re there looking for work on a tourist visa or worse, it’s run out.

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OPINION Joey Meen from the PYA talks about Continuous Professional Development.

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raining is playing a more fundamental role in the Superyacht industry than ever before - and why not all other maritime & hospitality sectors have extensive training requirements so why would we be any different? But do we need it?

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bÈb b ½ ( É ² u²  ½ µ bO o O8 Ë n Oµ ½}bµb “gaps in training”; the workgroup, in consultation with the industry, has now started to make a difference to the training needs of the future; by an established accreditation procedure, monitoring standards and course content relevant to these needs. Some of the accredited courses to date include the (5Ð ½b² ² ² u²8 b - +,V ½}b + b²Ë8O}½ b²8½ µ

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Open to Question What’s your favourite winter base and why?

ROBIN SINCLAIR Freelance delivery crew Without a doubt my favourite winter base is Rybovich boat yard in West Palm Beach, Florida.

With a gym, media centre, restaurant, bar complex and free local shuttle their crew focused ‘guest services’ are unbeatable. Plus, they provide and offer a broad range of services at competitive prices, so selling the yard to the boat owner or mangement company is a breeze.

It’s a home from home and the only place I’ve been that invests in the interests of crew, hopefully it’s a sign of what’s to come.

MARKO PROSENICA Captain MY Katara II Palma Port. Weather conditions are excellent, the port is very safe with good access to workshops.

As for yards, Palma’s STP offers anything you could imagine needing, personally I think it’s better than M92 (Barcelona) and Palma has the different industrial zones (poligono son castellon has everything you need).

Palma also has lots of recreational solutions for crew including discos, pubs etc and it’s very safe.

ADAM NORMAN Mate MY Kathleen Ann Yards have to be preferable. Ports are much harder unless you have access to workshops for both deck and engineers. To be out the water in a shed is perfect - no excuses for paint and varnish work, the chance to spend time in an apartment is good for all crew too. It’s a tough call (to name one) but I found Trieste to be a very productive place to be for a winter as far as work went. Weekend road trips to Slovenia, Croatia and Austria made things interesting too.

MEX FOLAN Ex yacht captain My preferred winter berth is a brand new gem in the Mexican Caribbean. Under blue skies, nestled between turquoise waters and white beaches, with ready access to all services while away from ½}b 8Y bµµ µ 8 Ð 8Y8 8² 8V ½}b o ²µ½ 8 Y only world class marina and boat yard in Cancun. Isla Mujeres, Holbox, the Contoy National Park and Cozumel offer pristine waters, extraordinary diving, rich marine life, spectacular free diving with whale sharks, mantas and more, a delicious breeze Ëb8² ²  YV 8Ébµ b o µ} uV 8 Y 8u O8 Ob ½bµ 8 É ½} ½bµ n ½}b ½b² 8½ 8 8 ² ²½ É ½} Y ²bO½ q u}½µ bÈb²ËÉ}b²b¢ Paying in Mexican Pesos at the fuel dock, gourmet foods, free Wi-Fi, concrete docks, and friendly, easy service with excellent support make it my new favourite.

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RIVIERA LIFE

The coolest sounds for the hottest beaches.

This is the sound of cocktails on the Riviera, perfect with drinks to set the mood for a party. All songs are festive and upbeat and and you can almost hear the sun shining through the music:

Moby - Everlovin Thievery Corporation Until The Morning Air - Ce Matin Là Kinobe - Slip Into Something More Comfortable Zero 7 - Give It Away I Monster - Daydream In Blue DJ Disse - Walk On The Wild Side Bando Di Sul feart Natascha Sweet Child Of Mine Freedum Dub - Sympathy For The Devil DJ Disse - Riders On The Storm

LATIN COCKTAIL After a day in the sun, this is the perfect tonic, latin style.

Herb Alpert - Tijuana Taxi Jose Felliciano - Pegao Edmundo Ros - Light my Fire Ritmo del Mundo - Superstylin Señor Coconut - Around The World Serge Mendes - The Look Of Love Tape Five - Tequila (Gardener Of Delight Remix) Funk Como Le Gusto - 16 Tolenados Ayhan Sicimoglu - Historia De Un Amor (Salsa) Merengada - No Woman No Cry

ON BOARD DINING WITH FRIENDS The choice of music is just as important as the choice of wine.

Israel Kamakawiwo’ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow Jack Johnson - Sitting Waiting Wishing Sting - It’s Probably Me Adele - Love Song Passenger - Let Her Go Dusty Springfield - Spooky Emilie Sandé - Read All About It Diana Krall - The Look Of Love Randy Crawford - Purple Rain Pink Martini - Splendour In The Grass

Caro Emerald - Riviera Life Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Coco Steel & Love Bomb - Yachts (A Man Called Adam Mix) Rendezvous - Clocks Blanche Servais - Holiday Mo’Horizons - Hit The Road Jack Ping Pong Orchestra - Rehab Stephane Poupignac - Latin Cha Cha Senor Coconut - Sweet Dreams Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me

ST TROPEZ PARTY 2013 The soundtrack to this summer on the Riviera. The songs you’ll hear at all the busy nightclubs every night! ,}bµb 8²b ½}b µ uµ ½}8½ É Ybo b the year, the ones that will remind you of this summer, what you got up to and who with?

Daft Punk - Get Lucky Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines Will I Am (& Justin Bieber) That Power Pitbull (with Christina Aguilera) Feel This Moment DJ Antoine - Bella Vita Martin Solveig - Hey Now Lumidee - Dance C2C - Happy Asaf Avidan - One Day/ The Reckoning Song Icona Pop - I Love It

This should be enough to get you started but alternatively you can employ the services of a great DJ, skilled at judging the mood and constantly adapting the music programme according to the reactions and requests of the guests. Call Riviera Organisation for details Tel: +33 422 13 60 60 or visit www.rivieraorganisation.com

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INTERVIEW

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With well over 100 million albums sold, Rod Stewart is an international superstar. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also very fond of being on the ocean, and as he approaches his eighth decade heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in reďŹ&#x201A;ective mood. Words: Chris Ritchie

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ne of the best-selling artists of all time, the gravelly-voiced enduring sensation that is Rod Stewart has notched up six consecutive number one albums, 31 top 10 hits, and six chart-topping singles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just in the UK. But for someone who has sold up to 200 million albums worldwide, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this London-born showman remains remarkably down to earth.

The singer and songwriter, who according to the US Billboard magazine is the 17th most successful artist of all time, came to prominence in The Jeff Beck Group in the 1960s, and later, Faces. Rod went solo in 1969 and has never looked back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; until, that is, writing his autobiography last year.

Now, following up his 2012 festive album, Merry Christmas, Baby, in which he teamed up with stars including Mary J. Blige and Michael BublĂŠ to deliver new versions of classic Christmas songs, Stewart has released Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which entered the UK 8Â&#x2021;FĂ&#x201A;Â&#x160; O}8²½ 8½ Â?Ă&#x201A;Â&#x160;Fb² Â&#x2018;Â?b¢ ½¯¾ }Â&#x20AC;Âľ o²¾½ nĂ&#x201A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;bÂ?u½} - ²bÂ&#x2021;b8Âľb to hit the top spot in 22 years, but its success shows heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still as relevant as ever.

Rod has also had a string of relationships, siring eight children.

The youngest, Aiden, turned two in February and his brother Alastair was born in 2005. Their mother, model Penny Lancaster, is Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third wife.

They began dating in 1999 and were married Â&#x20AC;Â? (Â&#x2018;²½Â&#x2018;oÂ?Â&#x2018; Â&#x20AC;Â? Ă&#x201A;Â?b Ă Ă?Ă?¸V }Â&#x2018;Â?bĂ&#x2039;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x20AC;Â?u Â&#x2018;Â? board the Lady Ann Magee yacht moored in the Italian port, following a few days cruising along the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and France. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a dream honeymoon for us,â&#x20AC;? he begins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a freedom from being out on the sea and with so many gorgeous yachts around the Med itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise!â&#x20AC;?

Sport is a real passion for Rod. Jokily admitting that he loves Christmas in Britain because of all the football on TV, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glad to have that passion shared by his son Alastair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely football-daft and he keeps me very happy - every day wanting to kick the ball about. And I still play, 45 minutes every Sunday in Los Angeles [his LA Exiles team is made up of mostly English expatriates plus a few celebrities, including The Cultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Billy Duffy].â&#x20AC;?

Hobby cat Away from yachts and football, the singer adores trains and cars. He owns one of only 400 Ferrari Enzos and was famously car-jacked while parking his Porsche on Sunset Boulevard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some crazy times and some great successes, but am not one for looking over my shoulder too much... particularly where women and transport are concerned!â&#x20AC;? he laughs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to have a car called a Lamborghini Miura,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I 8O½Ă&#x201A;8Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; }8Y nÂ&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;² Â&#x2018;² oĂ&#x2C6;b Â&#x2018;n ½}bÂ&#x160; Â&#x20AC;Â? Â&#x160;Ă&#x2039; Y8Ă&#x2039;V Â&#x20AC;Â? ½}b b8²Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17D;¸Ă?ÂľV and I sold mine for ÂŁ8,000. One of them just went on the block and fetched $160,000!â&#x20AC;?

Rod loves trains as well. His LA and Essex homes both have enormous model railway sets, based on real lines. But you feel the yacht will always win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think every other mode of transport is about getting somewhere or looking for a thrill. But when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out on the seas you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go anywhere in particular and the one thing youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there to do is relax. And therein lies the difference. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why yachting will always be popular.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only polite to return to the music, we suppose. Indeed, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascinating, not to mention endearing, to hear Rod talk of his songs as if they were kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always think the songs I write are like children,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They start off in your body and in your soul. Then they progress and you put them out there to see what people will think, and then you say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bye byeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to them and see how they get on in life.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a fan of watching real kids getting a chance in shows like X-Factor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a big fan and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen so much talent over the years disappear, so I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great conduit to help these kids. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very lucky with my breaks and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see others getting some as well.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of luck involved,â&#x20AC;? he muses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can only talk about myself, but I think you need luck to become successful in any career you choose. I think you need a burning ambition and commitment to whatever it is you choose, sure, but then everyone will always have to revert back to a little bit of luck at some point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we all need it!â&#x20AC;?

To conclude, Rod is happy to share another of his secrets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that of the meaning of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peace of mind, health, happiness and love,â&#x20AC;? he says. And time on the yacht, we might add...

For me, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a freedom from being out on the sea

Oceans apart Yachts are hardly uncommon parts of the lifestyle of the rich and famous, but for Rod, who had a hit with We Are Sailing, the ocean holds a special place in his heart. He and Penny often return to the Med for yachting holidays and were back Â&#x20AC;Â? (Â&#x2018;²½Â&#x2018;oÂ?Â&#x2018; ½}Â&#x20AC;Âľ Ă&#x2039;b8²¢ ÂŹ+Â&#x2018;Â&#x160;b½Â&#x20AC;Â&#x160;bÂľ Ă&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A; O8Â?¯½ Â?Ă&#x201A;½ Ă&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;² oÂ?ub² on what it is about being out on the sea. I mean, I was writing about this stuff decades ago and the emotions havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed since. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost like being detached from land means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re detached from the problems and stresses that go with it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utter freedom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I love that feeling.â&#x20AC;?

With several bases around the world, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure of where he feels most at home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love being near the ocean,â&#x20AC;? he smiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I also love being in Britain. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m British through and through and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everything I love about the British. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the football and pubs, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everything British I adoreâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not comfortable using the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;settleâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as alien to me as retirement!â&#x20AC;? he laughs.

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NEW LAUNCH

Grace E The Philippe Briand designed explorer is the admiral of the Vitruvius Yacht fleet.

Reviewed by Frances and Michael Howorth

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+ bO o O8½ µ Length overall: 73.0 m Beam overall: 13.3 m Draught: 3.91 m Fuel capacity: 190,000 litres Fresh water capacity: 66,000 litres Naval architect: Philippe Briand Exterior styling: Cantiere Picchiotti Interior design: Rémi Tessier Builder: Cantiere Picchiotti Main propulsion generator engines: 4 x 830 kW Generators: 2 x 464 kW Stabilisers: Quantum XL zero-speed stabilisers Speed: 16.5 knots Range: 7500 nm at 12 knots Water sports: 9.5 metre, 7.2 metre, 5.2 rescue tender / snorkel and scuba gear Accommodation Owner: Stateroom with separate bathroom and dressing room Guests: 12 guests in six guest staterooms Crew: 20 crew in 9 double cabins, Captain and Chief Engineer each have their own cabin Working areas: Laundry, crew gym and storage rooms on lower deck

the main deck; there are extensive lounge and dining areas.

Equipped with two tenders, a rescue boat, kayaks and diving equipment it really is designed to reach places others cannot get to.

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tender stowage so that crew work boats can be operated and maintained without disturbance to guests, and creating a large garage and beach club aft with optional swimming zones, minimizing disturbance with tenders coming and going”.

With full DP capability via ABB Azi-Pod drives, we will also be able to enjoy areas that ordinarily are inaccessible, either due to excessive depth for anchoring or general anchoring restrictions.

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The sapphire crystal surrounds the face almost completely and the back of the watch hides the manual winding mechanism and a switch that allows you to change the time. Coming in a wildly limited edition it may be worth it just to say that your watch is literally full of alien liquids. www.ressence.eu €25,000

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Owners and clients rely on the admirably able bodied crews to keep them on a cloud of high-octane happiness. But often it’s the shadowy figures lurking along the quayside who, come hell or high water, by heli or jet-ski, will swing into action and save the day. Words: Claire Griffiths

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On Board magazine meets the Yacht Agents across the Med to get a glimpse of their working days and find out about the good, bad and ugly bits of Yacht Agency life.

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he has little time to dabble her toes in the crystal clear waters of the Dodecanese isles but Katherine of Kronos Yacht Agency on Rhodes likes a busy life;’ I love to meet new people and make their holidays easy and unforgettable cruising in the ²bb É8½b²µ¢ ,}b µ½ Y no O ½ 8²½ comes when the phone rings very late at night and it is an emergency so you must double your efforts to solve the problem. We once had to rescue a man at 03h00 in the morning and arrange a helicopter to send him to } µ ½8 ¢ ½ É8µ Èb²Ë Y no O ½ F½ Éb managed it and his life was saved’. On a less traumatic note Katherine’s most memorable mission was organising a wedding onboard a yacht and there’s not much she likes better than sorting

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birthday parties with live music. There are more than 163 islands in this part of the eastern Aegean and she urges yachts to visit as many as possible and sample local Greek food.

Alpha major Olga Politi covers yacht agency services in Greece for Alpha Marine Group, the yacht agency, management and physical fuel supplier. Getting things done by yesterday is the normal request in her strange old world. Just like all her yacht agency counterparts, it’s the people that she meets that makes her love what she does and enjoy herself although she’s working. What gets her goat? Easy; ‘The gall of some people who even though they have money to waste, are demanding as hell and get

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AGENTS Alpha Marine Group is a proven International company 8 bY FË Â ½ uÂ8 V } u} Ë bÊ b² b ObY 8 Y §Â8 o bY marine professionals. To date AYS experience in yacht agency, yacht chartering, yacht fuel, lubricant supplies, yacht management and operations has been for yachts operating in Greece and all over the Mediterranean. Currently they manage and represent a large number of different types/sizes of yachts including Super and Mega Yachts. Trust Oil & Alpha Marine Fuels, sister companies of Alpha Yacht Services are leaders in the physical supply of marine fuels for yachts in Greece and abroad. They supply marine fuels and lubricants to all marinas and islands in Greece and the Mediterranean. They have µ½ b bY 8 bÉ F²8 O} no Ob Ë µ É}b²b their newly owned charter yacht “m/y AMMOS” will be berthed between charters. This yacht is a 56ft ² Obµµ É ½} 8 q Ë F² YubV 8 ½É b²µ O²bÉV ½}²bb cabins and can accommodate six guests.

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off shouting about everything and wanting only the best, when it comes to pay the piper are as elusive as the town elders of 8 É}b ½}b b² 8µ bY n ² 8Ë b ½¯¢ Says Olga: ‘Some people rave about bÊO ½ u Ë µV 8 bµ½ O ²b½bV ½}b²µ about the Acropolis and the museums.

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AGENTS Spedimar

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ased at La Spezia in Liguria, Italy, Luca Antonini runs SpediaMar. Good fun perks of the job include; ‘Sitting on the back of super- fast custom made tender, q Ë u p¾ ½µ ½ ²b8O} ½}b ½}b² µ} ² q Ë u 8 µ} ¯µ ² È8½b O} b² n ² 8 ½Éb ½Ë ½b ½bµ½ q u}½¯¢ µ O²8ÎË Y8˵ }8Èb È ÈbY ²u8 µ u 8 Yb Èb²Ë n O8È 8²· ‘We went to the agreed landing place and }8 YbY Èb² ½}b ²bO µ O8²u V bµµ than a couple of minutes the chopper was ½ n µ u}½ 8u8 ¢ 5 ¯Èb ²b8 Ë u ½ ½ Èb O8È 8² ½ Y ½}8½l¯ Yacht agency work is stressful, but amazing µ8˵ ÂO8· ¯5  ub½ ½ Yb8 É ½} Y nnb²b ½ ½} uµ bÈb²Ë Y8ËV ½¯µ O}8 b u u 8 ½}b time and you need to think outside the box to accomplish the requests you deal with. b²µ 8 Ë Èb ½}b n8O½ ½}8½ Éb bb½ µ 8 Ë b b n² 8 Èb² ½}b É ² Y¢ You can learn a lot from this – most of Ë Èb²µb8µ n² b Yµ É ² ½}b Ë8O}½ u

Yµ½²Ë 8 Y ½¯µ u Y ½ bb½ ½}b from time to time when they come back, µ b½ bµ µ½ n ² 8 Fbb²¯¢ ÂO8 8YÈ µbµ that anyone heading for his neck of the É Yµ µ}  Y ¯½ µµ ( ²½ Èb b²bV b² O V ½}b §Âb ,b²²b 8 Y ½}b ½²8 §Â È 8ub n ,b 8² 8 Y } b (8 8² 8 j ½}b 8²ubµ½ island in the Ligurian sea then graze on O8 µµb µ· ¯,}b˯²b µ 8 b² ½}8 n² other areas – salinity, temperature of the waters, sea currents and phytoplankton ²bµb ½ ½ u Èb ½}bµb µµb µ 8  §Âb delicate taste and texture that is different n² 8 Ë ½}b²µ¢¯

Logistics Last summer Spediamar opened a new warehousing facility for yachting clients; ® ½¯µ Oµ½ F YbY 8 Y Éb O8 µ½ ²b any spare parts, interior, deck, engine and thanks to more than forty years of experience that Spediamar has in logistic and freight forwarding, we also manage the

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O½ ² (8 28 ÂOO n + b²Ë8O}½ +b²È ObµV 8 F²8 Y n ½}b 28 ÂOO 8² ½ b Group, is a descendant of yacht agents É} }8Èb Fbb Ë u ½}b ½²8Yb µ Ob gÁp¢ For him and his family the job is both a µµ 8 Y 8 8µµ ¢ ® bµ½ Ë µ b8 u¯V µ8˵ (8 V ®bÈb²Ë ²b§Âbµ½ 8 bµ µ }8 Ë ²b8O} u ½}b u 8 8 Y µ8½ µnË u bÈb²Ë request. In our companies there are no µbO²b½8² bµ 8 Y bÈb²Ë O b ½ ½8 µ Y ²bO½ Ë ½ µb ² 8 8ub b ½¢ ,} µ É bÈb² O}8 ub¢ 3b 8O½ 8µ É b² ²b ²bµb ½8½ Èbµ 8 Y Éb nbb ½}8½ bÈb²Ë Ë8O}½ µ ® ² Ë8O}½¯ 8 Y ½}b O²bÉ ® ² O²bɯ É} b Éb ² È Yb 8µµ µ½8 Ob Y² u ½}b O²Â µb¢¯ Weird and wonderful as this life is, Dr 28 ÂOO }8µ 8 ²b b8½ O b ½ É} bÈb²Ë summer regularly sends a helicopter to pick up ice-cream hand made in Tuscany.

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Spediamar Since 1973 Spediamar is focused ² È Y u 8 } u} §Â8 ½Ë ²8 ub n 8² b µb²È Obµ 8 Y 8 b Fb² of national ship and yacht agents 8µµ O 8½ V Ob²½ o bY + ÏÏ V IATA air cargo agent, AEO in house customs operators, warehousing and distribution of spares worldwide. Taking full 8YÈ8 ½8ub n ½}b ² Y Èb²µ ½Ë n ²½n n µb²È ObµV + bY 8 8² Yacht Support branch offers a unique and well resourced yacht 8ub ½ µb²È Ob ½ 8n½b² bÈb²Ë yacht need.

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AGENTS A dedicated yacht service company based in Rome, Italy with more than 10 years experience working in the yachting business as a yacht agent. Class Yacht Monaco has recently opened its new no Ob 8O ¢ É b² 8² 2b}F µ8˵ that the company’s sole mission is to satisfy all the clients’ needs especially in the charter section where owners and guests can be very demanding. They make sure that any problems which arise will be solved making the captain, crew and guests on board enjoy their cruise.

For more details; Tel: +33 (0) 640 620 596 or visit: www.classyachtmonaco.com

overseen massive emergency repairs to a yacht that hit rocks at full speed – repairs included; diver inspections, underwater emergency repair works to avoid the vessel sinking, transport via track vessel, drydock organisation, full propeller re-build and replacing, full re-build of shaft, hull o F²bu 8µµ ²b 8 ² 8 Y 8µµ + O b½Ë È µ ½¢ All this, in August, when all manufacturers were on holiday, was completed in 10 days.

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Class Yacht Monaco

the deal was not possible and I had to engage a full shipyard team, contractors, surveyors to work every day and night with no interruption for 10 days’. Not to be missed in Liguria and Tuscany advises the Doctor are: The Tuscan Archipelago, Florence, Siena, Lucca, Volterra, Arezzo, Montalcino and Carrara. Superyacht Services has introduced a new 24 hour Emergency Repair Service for the 2013 summer season. Thanks to facilities and

its project managers it can guarantee repairs daytime or night. The Concierge Service has increased its chauffeur driven service to include Porsche Panamera, Audi Q7, Mercedes S Class, Mercedes Sprinter 8 seats, Mercedes Viano, 7 seats. It has also opened a new ship chandler company based in Viareggio and has expanded its activity to the new Marina di Pisa, now close to completion and ready to accommodate yachts up to 40 metres.

Superyacht Services Available to its clients 24 hours a day, Superyacht Services Yacht & Ship Agents provides an assortment of high quality services, ranging from berthing reservations, port formalities, general provisions, bunkering, technical assistance, custom clearance, transportation, travel arrangements, restaurant and hotel reservations, VIP services and virtually all personal requests. Superyacht Services is based in ½}b ,µO8 Ë ²bu n ½8 Ë 8 Y É ½} ½µ no Obµ O8 8µµ µ½ ½µ O b ½µ while moored in the following ports: Cinque Terre, Portovenere, La Spezia, Marina di Carrara, Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio, Marina di Pisa, Navicelli Canal, Livorno, Cala de Medici, Marina di Scarlino, Tuscan Arcipelago, and all the smaller Tuscan marina and commercial ²½µ¢ ² ÁÏ ¾ + b²Ë8O½} +b²È Obµ }8Èb bÊ 8 YbY ½}b ² no Obµ to the new port of Marina of Pisa and can now offer services as registered ship agents there.

For more details; Tel: +39 (0) 328 0579847 or visit: www.superyachtservices.it

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+ PORT RESERVATION & FORMALITIES + 24/7 VIP CONCIERGE SERVICE (NIGHT CLUB / RESTAURANT & BEACH BARS) + COMPUTERS / MARINE I.T. SUPPORT + HOTEL & LEISURE RESERVATIONS + LUXURY CAR & LIMOUSINE RESERVATIONS + HELICOPTER & PRIVATE JET TRANSFERS + YACHT PROVISIONING & CATERING + WINES & SPIRITS, FLOWERS + MASSAGE THERAPY & BEAUTY + MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

DEDICATED to supporting and assisting those within the yachting industry

+ TECHNICAL SERVICE & SUPPORT + YACHT LOGISTICS & SECURITY + YACHT CHARTER + UP TO THE MINUTE INFO ON NIGHTLIFE IN IBIZA (WITH VIP TABLE & TICKET PURCHASE)

Calum Yacht Services is uniquely able to offer an integrated service with seamless communications for all captains and crew, to confidently rely upon an effective and efficient support to all types of vessels; whilst ensuring that the level of service expected by the owner or guest is delivered without compromise.

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AGENTS MALTA

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oving on to Malta we meet Simon Borg Cardona, Managing Director of Nautica Ltd at Gzira. It doesn’t get much more crazy (or creepy) than supplying yachts with body bags, but Simon’s had to do it. The Good Life for Simon means joining crew on the quayside for a BBQ, but bad vibrations bounce from ‘Stuck up Captains who don’t even ask you on board’.

Despite working long weekends he loves meeting so many different people of all nationalities and cultures. Maltese ‘musts’ include visits to the Islands of Gozo and Comino and the historical temples advises

Simon. As if work wasn’t already crazy enough Nautica are involved in planning to build a new yacht marina within the next couple of years.

Captain Edwin Vella runs Vella Marine Malta (VMM) out of Attard, one of the ‘Three Villages’ on Malta. It’s a funny old world, he muses. Once he was asked FË 8 O b ½ ½ q Ë µ b b n² 8 ½8 ½ Sicily, rent a car and deliver a small part he wanted: ‘The cost to actually deliver the package was incredibly higher than the package itself. I know that, given the

chance, I could have found the part there.

Nonetheless sometimes these are the kind of unexplainable things you are asked to do as a yacht agent and it is extremely important for us to be ready to deliver.’

Helping owners and crew solve problems is what keeps Edwin ticking –‘Meeting new people and having a different challenge during most days is what I love about the job.’ It’s the never off-duty element that can feel like the downside sometimes.

Yachts visiting Malta come for the beaches, the nice quiet anchorages and the buzzing nightlife. Edwin recommends

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autica was formed in 1988 as a Professional Yacht Support Company to service the growing local and international yachting market. Over the years the Company’s professional and committed service, giving undisputed priority to the customer’s contentment, has established itself as a reference point for all yacht operators, guests, captains and crew cruising in the Mediterranean. The Company wide spectrum of services provides for any requirement a visiting yacht to Malta may command backed by a healthy network of workforce and facilities. Furthermore Nautica is today acknowledged as the leading provider of Yacht Charter } Y8˵ ½}b 8 ½bµb µ 8 Yµ É ½} 8 q bb½ n Yb² F 8½µ available either as bare-boat or sailed by seasoned skippers.

Last year Nautica Ltd invested in new Bavaria 45 Cruiser É} O} É8µ 8YYbY ½ ² q bb½ n b b½b8 O}8²½b² Ë8O}½µV ½}bË 8²b 8È8 8F b 8 ½}²bbV n ² 8 Y o Èb O8F Èb²µ µ¢ This year they have also added a new Jeanneau S.O. 509.

Their yachts are fully Insured for Bareboat and Skippered charters and are also Licensed by Transport Malta.

For more details; Tel:+356 (0) 2134 5138 / 9 or visit: www.nautica.com.mt.

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As a fresh, driven and goal orientated company Vella Marine not only aim to offer their clients the routine agency services but also try to offer each client the individual attention and requirements they may need. Crew recruitment, nn µ} ²b µÂ bµV 8 ½bµb q 8u ²bu µ½²8½ and yacht management are amongst a number of services they offer. It is not possible to put into writing all the requests one may have which they can meet.

For more details; Tel: +356 (0) 272 90101 or visit: www.vellamarinemalta.com

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Planning your winter break in 2013?

Why not include some training in a state of the art facility in Phuket, Thailand?

Wide range of courses including: STCW95 UNIQUE THAI COOKERY COURSE LUXURY SUPERYACHT ORIENTATION COURSE

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Since 1973 we provide assistance to any size of yacht. + Registered yacht agent + Freight forwarding + IATA air cargo agent + In house customs agency + Warehousing / bonded + Boat transport + Tender refit & storage + Spare parts management & distribution

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CAPTAIN’S PROFILE

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Captain Peter Chisholm talks about his job on board Sealyon to Frances and Michael Howorth.

What made you join the super yacht industry?

Chance, I was on holiday in Turkey and ended up doing some yacht deliveries for Sunsail, then I worked for a season as deckhand/steward.

What was your first super yacht and when did you join her?

Too Easy, in 1994.

Which is your favourite Mediterranean port and why do you like it?

Monaco – my family and friends all live in the area.

What is your favourite restaurant or bar in the Mediterranean and why is it special?

No one particular favourite, it depends on the occasion and country.

Which is your favourite anchorage and why do you like it?

I have a soft spot for Formentera, it saved our bacon once during a February crossing from the Caribbean. A Cruise ship had her windows knocked out and a few people died that night.

The Mediterranean is said to be crowded with super yachts.

Where do you think the best spot to get away from the others is?

Rather than place, I suggest a time. Plan a September trip while the waters are still warm and even the Cote d’Azur has emptied out.

If you could recommend a Mediterranean yacht service to another Captain what would it be?

Catalano Shipping Monaco.

How does being a Captain affect your family life? o Y ½ Èb²Ë }8²Y ½ µ½² b 8 F8 8 Ob¢ b Ë Fb u 8½ µb8· Ëb½ 8µ a father and husband I have a commitment and a strong desire to spend time with my loved ones. Fortunately I married the right lady. My wife completely manages our shore side family life.

What makes your yacht special? +}b É o²µ½ ² Îb }b² O8½bu ²Ë F ½} 8½ ½}b 3 ² Y + b²Ë8O}½ Awards and at the International Yacht Awards. Another reason is the crew, most of us have worked together for more than 8 years through a number of owners and boats, some for as long 8µ Ëb8²µ¢ É 8 Y ½}b Éb ub½ O²bÉ É} Y ¯½ o½ ½ ² way, but most stay with us for 2 or more years.

What do your crew do really well?

Exceed expectations.

What is your attitude to employing couples on board?

I am happy to employ couples as long as they can convince us that they have a strong stable relationship that will last.

Do you have a pet hate and if so what is it?

Crew playing loud music in a marina, usually during wash down while we have guests onboard.

If you had a magic wand what would you change in job? É Â Y b ½ µbb 8 j ² o½ O²bÉ Ë Èbµ½ b ½º b µ scheme that provides for crew, controlled by crew. There are a ½ n ² o 8 O 8 ² YÂO½µ É ½} bËb É8½b² u nbbµ Fb u µ Y 8µ ²bÉ (b µ µ­¢ 3b bbY ½ Y µ b½} u n ² ²µb Èbµ¢ How does the confidentiality concept in the industry help or hinder you?

It’s vital for owners and guest comfort. I would like to think that our guests consider the yacht their home for their time onboard and as such not be concerned that their privacy in any way will be compromised.

What advice would you give to someone new entering the industry?

Presuming you found that 1st position. Forget the money, focus on career path and building a good CV that shows longevity with excellent references. This will pay off in the long run, when F 8½µ 8²b u n ² µb ² O²bÉ Ë Â² 2 É q 8½ ½ ½}b ½ ¢ 8² Fb½½b² ½ µ b Y Ë Â² O8²bb² 8 8Èb²8ubY µ8 8² bY noOb²º master than a well paid deckhand.

What have you ever learned from your crew?

Plenty over the years, the crew are at the coal face so to speak, input from crew is vital.

Quick Fire Favourite Movie: Ben Hur Favourite Book: Lord of the Rings Favourite Music Type: Current pop/rock and classical on occasions Favourite Music Artist: U2 Favourite Restaurant: Sealyon crew mess - our chefs are exceptional Favourite Food Type: Seafood Favourite Form of Relaxation: Family time Favourite Super Yacht: Sealyon of course Favourite City: New York Favourite Super Yacht destination: Monaco, it is home

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COUPLING

UP Getting work as a couple on a superyacht has been even tougher this season in the Med. Not only have we seen a real lack of opportunities specifically for couples, we are hearing of more and more yachts that have a no-couples policy. Why is this?

Words: Erica Lay

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Couples usually stay longer on board than singles.

Think about it, when you’ve had a terrible day, someone’s yelled at you for no apparent reason, you get to retreat to your cabin and have a chat with your other half. You get to rant a bit, and get it all off your chest to someone you love and trust who can usually help you rationalise it a little and put things in perspective. You’re all under pressure, everyone’s a bit ratty mid charter and so on. Your partner is getting on great, very happy in their role so you work through the issues together and realise, work is work and you’ve got b8O} ½}b² ½ O oYb ¢ ²b8 Ë µ ¯½ ½¨ 3}b ½}b O²bÉ o 8 Ë } ½ µ} ²b n ² 8 ²8²b u}½ nn mid-season and it’s time to let off some steam, the couples are more likely to retreat for some private time. So the next day when half the crew are still MIA or still hammered, the couples are ²b b Ë ½ Fb ½}b bµ  o²µ½ O²8O u getting things ready for the next trip. Ok that’s not a guarantee but it’s more likely…

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COUPLING

UP Advice to captains hiring couples would be to look for longevity, both in their relationship and in their previous roles. Captain Jon Comben and his wife Helen have worked as a successful team together for years, but as he points out “Being married makes a big difference compared with being a couple who have only been together a few months. A strong captain wife team builds a strong crew.” Chief Stew Aleis Brown adds, “My Captain will usually only employ couples if they have longevity. n Ë Â }8Èb Y noO ½Ë É ½} O  bµ F 8²Y Ë Â }8Èb ½}b ɲ u couple. Ensure they realise they are not just a couple but a single crew member also. You always have one or two crew members that don’t gel with the rest, and they’re not in a couple all the time.”

of the crew who have to carry the one who’s not performing or causing issues.

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Stabilisers Often the mum and dad approach brings stability to a crew.

Another bonus! If they are mature and know their jobs well they O8 Fb 8 F u Fb bo½¢ 8 ½8 +O ½½ 38½b²ob Y µ8˵ ¬ } ²bY 8 married couple on one boat and they were amazing. It was only a 100ft sailing yacht and we ran it short handed with 3 crew and a busy programme. I think the biggest thing was they had previously run a smaller yacht together and were very clear of their own independent roles and responsibilities and just got on with the job. They were both strong on many aspects of yachting as individuals - which made them a great team.” At the time Scott’s yacht had a very challenging programme and he credits the couple he hired in making it easier than it could have been.

Having couples running departments can also be great for communication. Chief Mate Liz Brasler has worked successfully with her husband James Hanks, Chief Engineer for some years now and says, “I believe that all departments need to communicate closely, especially deck and engine and when your two heads of department are married there are no excuses for lack of communication.”

Liz Callard and Colin Clegg have worked together running the interior of yachts and luxury residences. Knowing each other so well means they can pre-empt each other’s requirements so service is quite simply, seamless. They’ve found it challenging ½ o Y 8 O  b¯µ ² b ½} µ Ëb8² 8 Y }8Èb bÊ ²bµµbY ½}b ² concerns about the restrictions so many yachts have against hiring couples, “very highly skilled couples who have built a u Y O8²bb² Ë8O}½ u 8²b Fb u n ²ObY ½ o Y ½}b² 8²b8µ n the industry to work in, as to accommodate their relationship µ½8½Âµ¢ ½ µ 8½Â²8 n ² b b 8µ ½}bË 8½Â²b ½ o Y 8 }b8 ½}Ë personal and professional balance, and it’s really a shame that yachting is now losing these skilled crew members, only to be replaced by younger inexperienced crew who don’t necessarily have the professionalism to maintain longevity in the industry.” ½}b q µ YbV µ 8 Ë O8 ½8 µ }8Èb }8Y F8Y bÊ b² b Obµ hiring couples that many yachts have been declared “not couple friendly”. This basically means if you’ve got a partner, you have absolutely no chance of getting them on board at a later date. Ever. ½ µbb µ ½ 8 Ë o ub²µ }8Èb Fbb F² bY ²bOb ½ Ëb8²µ } ² u teams. Often captains report cases of one half of the couple being excellent in their job, great with the crew, and the other being a disaster. This leaves the captain with two choices – if }b o²bµ b }8 n n ½}b O  bV F ½} b8Èb 8 Y }b¯µ bn½ É ½} ½É È8O8 O bµ ½ o ¢ n }b bb µ ½}b }b ² µ µ  µb½½ u ½}b ²bµ½

issues on board it became impossible. Neither would leave of their own accord and by that stage too much damage had been done so the only fair option was to lose both of them. It took us (the rest of the crew) a long time to move past this one and I would never hire a couple again.”

To be or not to be?

Another stipulation captains are adding to non-couple friendly yachts is that crew are not allowed to get into relationships on board. Captain Y of a large SY told me, “Couples... It doesn’t matter how many times they promise being a couple will not affect their work... Eventually there is always the “if we can’t do or have XYZ we will both leave...” Ultimatum... Every time.

Usually regarding cabins/watches/holiday. I’ll never employ a couple and I don’t like them when they form either...”

Head Chef X has had nothing but bad experiences with couples on board and he has his own policy – he avoids couples boats; “Eventually all couples end up acting like they run the boat, they create problems, power struggles and generally facilitate a lot of politics. I have no hesitation in telling my Captain that I will not work with couples.”

The industry is still very much divided when it comes to hiring O  bµ¢ 3}b Ë Â } ½ ½}b 8O ½ 8 Y F ½} n ½}b 8²b u²b8½ ½}b ½¯µ 8 F u Fb bo½ ½ ½}b ²Â u n ½}b Ë8O}½V F½ É}b ½ goes wrong, it seems to go REALLY wrong…

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Cortina VIA

Ferrata

Alf Alderson explores the spectacular mountains and via ferrata trails that snake between the peaks above Cortina.

s you wander through the spectacular mountains above Cortina you’re almost certain to stumble across bizarre signs of warfare. Crags and peaks such as the huge limestone monolith Lagazuoi and the golden yellow towers known as Cinque Torri 8²b ½b² 8ObY É ½} ½²b O}bµV n ²½ oO8½ µ 8 Y even tunnels excavated into their craggy faces, all of which were created by troops from Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire who fought a crazy series of battles in the Dolomites as an outlying campaign of the Great War. I’ve explored these mountains and their strange F8½½ bob Yµ µÂ b² n ½V 8  ½8 F b and on the via ferrata trails that snake between the peaks, and can recommend a visit, not least for a signal

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bµµ 8 Y¯µ Y bµµ ²ub ½ ou}½ Èb² µ½ about anything – in this case bare rock and blue sky. ,}b É8 u 8 Y F u O8 Fb b ËbY ½ 8 Ë bÈb V from easy strolls and relaxing rides through gently rolling alpine pastures to full-on day- or multi-day bikes and hikes using the region’s various mountain refuges for accommodation (some of the refuges even offer storage for mountain bikes and bike washes and repair facilities).

As for the via ferrata – well, these are the Dolomites’ gift to the outdoor world and give pseudo rock climbers like me the chance to experience the exposure and thrill of hanging off a sheer cliff face hundreds if not thousands of feet above the ground without the need to develop all the techniques,

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skills and strengths necessary for ‘real’ rock climbing. For those who do actually climb ‘properly’ the mountains surrounding Cortina offer a range of routes as varied as the hiking or biking.

And talking of the mountains, you can’t fail to be overawed FË ½}b µ}bb² 8u oOb Ob n ½}b ½bµ¢ ,}bµb Y²8 8½ O limestone crags and towers vary in shade from bone white through to creamy yellow and rose red, and when the sunlight washes across them in the early morning or late evening they take on a gorgeous range of improbable shades from glowing orange and warm pink through to deep purple and shadow blue.

It’s little wonder the region was recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Add to that the charm of Cortina itself – full name Cortina d’Ampezzo. Wander the lovely piazza of Corsa Italia after a day in the hills and indulge in fantastic people watching before heading into a restaurant or bar for classic Italian pizza and 8µ½8 Y µ}bµ ½}8½ u}½ }8Èb Fbb Ybµ u bY µ bO oO8 Ë É ½} calorie burning outdoor types in mind (perhaps not quite so the o b ½8 8 É bµ ½}8½ 8OO 8 Ë ½}b h ¢

Iron man Via ferrata translates as ‘iron way’, which refers to the iron rungs and ladders and steel hawsers that provide ‘protection’ on these airy mountain scrambles and climbs. Clipped onto the hawser via a carabiner, a short length of rope and a climbing harness, vie ferrate allow you to enjoy the kind of drama and exposure that is normally reserved only for experienced mountaineers and O Fb²µ¢ ,}b  ½8 µ 8F Èb ²½ 8 8²b 8ObY É ½} ² ½bµ n ² all abilities, a favourite of which is the Ferrata Giovanni Lipella É} O} n ɵ Éb8 ½µ 8 u ½}b 8µµ Èb , n8 8 Y * Îbµ crags, and is reached via the 2740-metre high ‘Galleria del Castelletto’, a tunnel dug out by Italian Alpini soldiers during the First World War – you’ll need a torch for the unusual 120-metre ascent inside the mountain before you emerge into sunshine for a long, vertiginous and winding climb up alternating steps 8 Y bYubµ ½ bÈb ½Â8 Ë 8²² Èb 8½ ½}b µÂ ½ n ½}b , n8 8 Y Rozes at 3225 metres. Ð Y n Ë Â¯Y ²8½}b² bb Ë Â² nbb½ o² Ë ½}b u²  Y ½}b²b are few places in the world which offer such easily accessible  ½8 É8 u O F bY É ½} µÂO} µ bO½8O 8² µOb b²Ë¢ ,}b Cristallo and the Pomagagnon outcrops dominate to the south and southeast of Cortina and have lovely, easy trails, whilst Val Padeon separates the two mountains and is ideal for long, simple walks through alpine pastures. Longer walks at higher altitude can be combined with overnight stays in mountain refuges such 8µ * nÂu ÐÈb²8 Fbµ Yb ½}b oÈb ½ Éb²µ n §Âb , ²² ¢

World class ,}b Y²ËV Yµ½Ë  ½8 ½²8 µ 8 µ ² È Yb É ² Y O 8µµ  ½8 biking. Lift accessed biking is available and one pass will allow you 8OObµµ ½ 8 ½}b n½µ 8F Èb ²½ 8V É}b²b Ë Â¯ o Y 8 µÂ b²F mix of purpose built single track and mountain and forest roads to suit everyone from downhill nutters to families. And there’s also a bike park where you can put your handling skills to the test.

Last year I spent a night at Rifugio Averau before enjoying the 8u oOb ½ Á b½²bV Ï b½²b nn ² 8Y YbµOb ½ Y É ½ ²½ 8¢ ,}b É ²Yµ ®  ½8 ²bnÂub¯ ½b Y ½ O ²b  images of smelly bunks and even smellier residents, so Rifugio Averau came as quite a surprise. Once I’d dropped my bike off in the secure lock up I was shown to a bunk room that was light, 8 ²Ë 8 Y }8Y  ½8 È bɵ ½ Y b n ²¢ µ}8²bY 8 o b bÈb u meal with cheery hikers, via ferrata-ists and fellow mountain bikers, all as bright and clean as the rooms they were staying in – not a smelly sock or grubby beard in sight.

Awaking the following morning to clear blue skies and unforgettable mountain panoramas I breakfasted in style then set off on * ½b n ½}b ²bu ¯µ µ ʽbb 8² bY  ½8 F b ½²8 µ ¢

Kilometre after kilometre of single track rolled beneath my ½Ë²bµ 8µ Î bY o²µ½ ½}² Âu} b 8 b 8 YµO8 bµV Y É into rooty, pine-scented woodland trails, on, on through sunny n ²bµ½ u 8Ybµ 8 Y É Yq Éb² b8Y ɵV É ½} ½}b OO8µ 8 stream crossing where it was impossible to resist the urge to dunk my head into the refreshing, clear waters.

Even when it started to rain the precipitation fell as a light, sunspeckled shower that simply served to refresh and invigorate b ½}b o 8 bu n ½} µ b O YbµOb ½ É} O} }8Y ½8 b b from beneath the sun baked summit of Mount Averau to the busy streets of Cortina.

All that was now left for me to do was pull up beside a café, order a coffee and decide what to do next – more of the same, or an exciting via ferrata?

Essentials Bike Hotel Des Alpes in Cortina costs from €50 per person B&B and has bike storage and repair and cleaning facilities; it also caters for walkers www.desalpescortina.it Rifugio Averau has dormitory rooms from €36 per person B&B and rooms from €45. www.lagazuoi5torri.dolomiti.org The Cortina Bike Pass 8 ɵ Ë Â ½ µb oÈb Y nnb²b ½ µ lifts with your bike and costs €27 per day or € p n ² 8 Ë oÈb Y8˵ ½ n µbÈb ¢ O8 Fµbµ É 8 µ O8²²Ë F bµ n space permits.

You can also use the ski lifts to access 400km of walking trails and various via ferrata; the cost is from €60 for three days to € Ï n ² oÈb Y8˵¢ For more info visit: www.cortina.dolomiti.org

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Is it all really possible? Claire GrifďŹ ths steps landside to check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going in the trolleys this season.

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Food Fashions Ă?OOÂ&#x2018;²YÂ&#x20AC;Â?u ½Â&#x2018; Â&#x20AC;Â&#x160; +}bnobÂ&#x2021;Y Â&#x2018;n Â&#x2018;²Â&#x2020;b²¾ Â&#x20AC;Â?b 3Â&#x20AC;Â?bÂľ Ă&#x2039;8O}½ O}8²½b² owners and guests tend to be (and have always been) a pretty health conscious bunch and like their salads and sea foods. And Â&#x20AC;n 8 ½²bÂ?Y bĂ&#x160;Â&#x20AC;¾½¾ 8Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â?u ½}b oÂ?8Â?OÂ&#x20AC;8Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; bÂ&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;½b nÂ&#x2018;² nÂ&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Y n8YÂľ j Â&#x20AC;½¯¾ 8 §Ă&#x201A;b¾½Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2018;n Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2C6;Â&#x20AC;Â?u bĂ&#x2C6;bÂ? Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;²b ½Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2030;8²YÂľ ²8Ă&#x2030;V Â&#x2018;²u8Â?Â&#x20AC;O 8Â?Y Y8Â&#x20AC;²Ă&#x2039; free produce.

8½}8Â&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;b 8Ă&#x2039;b½ Â&#x2018;n ( ²8Â?Ob 8u²bbÂľV Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2018; Â&#x20AC;Âľ FÂ&#x20AC;u ²Â&#x20AC;u}½ Â?Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2030; FĂ&#x201A;½ 8YY¾¡ ÂŽ(Â&#x20AC;OÂ&#x2020;Ă&#x2039; b8½b²¾ }8Ă&#x2C6;b 8Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2030;8Ă&#x2039;Âľ bĂ&#x160;Â&#x20AC;¾½bYV bÂľÂ?bOÂ&#x20AC;8Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; Â&#x2018;Â? Ă&#x2039;8O}½¾¯¢ So yacht provisioners are bulking up their shopping baskets FĂ&#x201A;Ă&#x2039;Â&#x20AC;Â?u Â?Ă&#x201A;½¾V ÂľbbYÂľV u²8Â&#x20AC;Â?ÂľV 8Â&#x2021;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â?Y FĂ&#x201A;½½b² Â&#x2018;² Â&#x160;Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020;V 8Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;n Ă&#x2030;}Â&#x20AC;O}V 54 | SUMMER 2013 | ON BOARD

Âľ8Ă&#x2039;Âľ Ă&#x201A;OĂ&#x2039; Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;ÂľYÂ&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2018;n ,Ă&#x201A;²Â? Ă?²Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;Â?Y ²8Â?ObV 8²b ½}8Â?Â&#x2020;nĂ&#x201A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; Â&#x160;Ă&#x201A;O} more readily available these days. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Molecular gastronomy is changing the landscape of food preparation and shows us the experimental approach from both top chefs and consumers ½Â&#x2018;Y8Ă&#x2039;ÂŻV ÂľĂ&#x201A;uub¾½¾ 8Ă&#x2C6;Â&#x20AC;Y 8Ă&#x160; Â&#x2018;n FÂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x17D;8 bÂ&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;Ă&#x2C6;b²¾ Â&#x;  ¢ Ă? n8Â?OĂ&#x2039; nÂ&#x2018;² wagyu or Australian Angus beef among guests hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily 8F8½bY ½}Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;u} 8Â?Y 38Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;Â? (8Ă&#x201A;Â?Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2C6;Â&#x20AC;O Â&#x2018;n 58O}½ (8Â?½²Ă&#x2039; ²Â&#x2018;8½Â&#x20AC;8 8Â?Y Montenegro grapples now again with orders for such rarities as turtle meat or alligator tail.

Simply complicated ½ YÂ&#x2018;bÂľÂ?¯½ Â&#x160;Ă&#x201A;O} Â&#x160;8½½b² }Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2030; Ă&#x2030;bÂ&#x20AC;²YÂ&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; Ă&#x2030;8OÂ&#x2020;Ă&#x2039; ½}b Âľ}Â&#x2018;Â?Â?Â&#x20AC;Â?u Â&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;¾½¾ ub½V ½}b²bÂŻÂľ Â?Â&#x2018;½ 8 Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;½ ½}8½ Ă&#x2030;Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021; qÂ&#x2018;Â&#x2018;² Â&#x2018;² qĂ&#x201A;Â&#x160;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x160; ½}bÂľb Ă&#x2039;8O}½ provisioning logisticians whose little black books and sourcing talents one imagines spanning from the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan Â&#x;nÂ&#x2018;² Â&#x2018;Fb Fbbn ½Â&#x2018; ½}b nÂ&#x2018;²b¾½¾ Â&#x2018;n (Â&#x20AC;bYÂ&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â?½ Â&#x;nÂ&#x2018;² Ă&#x2030;}Â&#x20AC;½b ½²Ă&#x201A;nqb¾ ¢ +Ă&#x201A;²Â?²Â&#x20AC;ÂľÂ&#x20AC;Â?uÂ&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; bÂ?Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;u}V Â&#x20AC;½¯¾ ½}b Â&#x2018;²YÂ&#x20AC;Â?8²Ă&#x2039; Â&#x2018;²Yb²¾ ½}8½ O8Â? ÂľÂ&#x2018;Â&#x160;b½Â&#x20AC;Â&#x160;bÂľ turn these super-shoppers into basket cases: Broccoli and O8Ă&#x201A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;qÂ&#x2018;Ă&#x2030;b² O8Â? FbV Âľ8Ă&#x2039;Âľ 38Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2018;n 58O}½ (8Â?½²Ă&#x2039;V 8Âľ ²8²b 8Âľ

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ordinary orders that can sometimes turn these super shoppers into basket cases

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henâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teeth come summer time and for David Max at ID â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water; he explains, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;33cl bottles of Evian sounds simple enough but no supplier stocks it on the Island and all of the super yachts want it and in the end we have had to import it from Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. And Lucy of Turn Around France has a hard time getting American branded products such as Lysol - (a kitchen cleaner that apparently works wonders on fridge door seals).

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even talk to her about loo rollâ&#x20AC;Ś..she was once asked to import a certain brand of toilet paper from the UK for a client and when the delivery arrived â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was not the right kind of tissue (is this a shaggy bog story? ) even though constant telephone calls and even photographs had preceded placing the order. She says; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fortunately they kept our delivery but they got someone else to drive the same large quantity of loo roll from Germany, ½}Â&#x20AC;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x20AC;Â?u Â&#x20AC;½ Ă&#x2030;8Âľ ½}b ²Â&#x20AC;u}½ ¾½Ă&#x201A;nnV Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; ½Â&#x2018; oÂ?Y Â&#x20AC;½ Ă&#x2030;8Âľ bĂ&#x160;8O½Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; Ă&#x2030;}8½ we had provided. They sent that batch back to Germany!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kim at Corkers can sympathise with Lucy, he has organised private Â&#x2026;b½¾ ÂľÂ?bOÂ&#x20AC;oO8Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; ½Â&#x2018; YbÂ&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;Ă&#x2C6;b² ½Â&#x2018;Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2021;b½ Â?8Â?b² ½Â&#x2018; 8 Ă&#x2039;8O}½ Â&#x20AC;Â? ²Â&#x2018;8½Â&#x20AC;8¢ So sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the basic things in life that can be a bore; Nathalie and her staff at EGP regularly empty the shelves of several shops to get the quantities required from shopping lists because different countries sell products in different ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often the shops will have 5 packets of a certain ingredient, when our order asks for 50â&#x20AC;?.

Baulk at the Bulk And at other times itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bulk that makes the eyes bulge: Becky Fisher has run Frangipani, an interior provisioning company, for the last ten years and she works as a yacht provisioner for Molton Brown. Why, one wonders, as she did last year, would you supply 350 deodorants to one client? For David Max of ID on Ibiza, the bulk order was lobsters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 in total to be delivered early on a Monday morning;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We had to collect them on the Saturday and basically create a lobster sanctuary to ensure they spent a comfortable couple of days with us before deliveryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

And then he remembers the peasâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś25kg of fresh peas in their pods and a high priority for a Russian client. His supplier in Barcelona let him down last minute but happily a contact in Â&#x2018;Â?YÂ&#x2018;Â? Ă&#x2030;8Âľ qĂ&#x2039;Â&#x20AC;Â?u ½Â&#x2018; FÂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x17D;8 ½}8½ Y8Ă&#x2039;V ÂŽ+Â&#x2018; ½}bĂ&#x2039; Ă&#x2030;b²b 8FÂ&#x2021;b ½Â&#x2018; oÂ&#x2021;Â&#x2021; 8 suitcase with peas, insulate them so they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t freeze in the hold and bring them over to us, just in time to deliver!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bulk orders for alcohol can also be tricky. Mere mortals might think that if you wanted to buy up a load of champagne, you just get on the blower and holler. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as easy as you think Kim at Corkers reminds us; Take Dom Perignon (DP) champagne, for

example. Each supplier is allocated a certain quota each year. Â?Ob ½}8½¯¾ oÂ?Â&#x20AC;Âľ}bY Ă&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A; }8Ă&#x2C6;b ½Â&#x2018; oÂ?Y Â&#x2018;½}b² ÂľĂ&#x201A;Â?Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;b²¾ Ă&#x2030;}Â&#x2018; }8Ă&#x2C6;bÂ?¯½ used up their quota and are prepared to sell. Says Kim, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a party in Cannes coming up that needs 150 bottles of DP, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to source from various placesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of challenge Kim gets a kick out of â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and another is the time when a client put out an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SOSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to all yacht provisioners to track down George T Stagg Kentucky Bourbon. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty chuffed to claim his company was the only one to come up with the goods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which he was able to trace from a supplier in, of all places, Austria.

Menu Musts As experts in packing up yacht pantry shelves throughout the Med, these guys know a bit about the local specialities. David at ID on recommends boquerones and padron peppers in rock salt as an appetiser, red Ibiza prawns with salt and lemon on ½}b F8²FbOĂ&#x201A;b ½Â&#x2018; ¾½8²½ 8Â?Y 8 ½Ă&#x2039;Â?Â&#x20AC;O8Â&#x2021; FÂ&#x20AC;ObÂ?O8Â? oÂľ} ¾½bĂ&#x2030; 8Âľ 8 main course. Natural local ice cream made by the local boys ÂŽ2Â&#x20AC;OOÂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2018;ÂŻ Â&#x;8Â?Y ÂľĂ&#x201A;Â?Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;bY FĂ&#x2039;  Ă&#x2030;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;Â&#x2021;Y oÂ?Â&#x20AC;Âľ} j nÂ&#x2018;² Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; uÂ&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Y Â&#x2021;Â&#x2018;O8Â&#x2021; u²Ă&#x201A;F¢ Fresh from France, Nathalie at EGP France suggests menus for the Cote dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Azur should include Provence wines, salade Nicoise, socca (chickpea pancakes) or farcis (stuffed vegetables) or of course Bouillabaisse.

Lucy of Turn Around France says;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; There are some amazing tomatoes at this time of year and obviously the local olives should not be ignored. Black tapenade on lightly pain de campagne served every Sunday and Bank Holiday at Tour Tours in the Var is a wonderful simple dish which really whets the appetiteâ&#x20AC;Ś one of my best memories from around here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Last Supper?

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Turnaround Turnaround has been provisioning fine yachts and villas from Genoa to Marseille since 2001. Having worked in villas in St-Tropez & St Barth’s for a number of years before starting the business, Lucy understands the strains that crews are under in producing exactly what their clients require. Turnaround’s constantly expanding catalogue lists a remarkable variety of products: from Wagyu Beef and Valrhona Chocolate, high quality, vacuum-packed meats and fish, fabulous fresh produce and specialty items, through to laundry and cleaning product. Flexibility, professionalism, “service with a smile” and reasonable pricing.

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Croatia is joined the EU on July 1st which means as well as working with ½}b ² ½²Âµ½bY O8 µÂ b²µV ,5( µ now able to offer a complete range of o b n Yµ ²b8YË ½ ²½ ²b§Âbµ½¢ They can arrange smaller shipments by air or larger shipments by truck and deliver direct to your yacht. The team in Montenegro are now offering a full provisioning service, sourcing the best Montenegro has to offer, and stocking some top notch meat that you won’t o Y 8 ËÉ}b²b b µbl For more details; Tel: + 385 (0) 91 528 2538 or visit: www.yachtpantry.com

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GREAT PROVIDERS Le Coin des Chefs After two years travelling around Europe seeking for the most talented artisan producers, Le Coin des Chefs is now able to offer a unique selection of outstanding products that have won over some of the greatest chefs in the world and will satisfy even the most demanding among you. Newcomer in the yachts and villas provisioning business, Le Coin des Chefs offers a range of more than one thousand products including dry-aged beef, cured meat and fresh meat from “iberico bellota puro” pigs, milk lamb, Bordier butter, Kookabarra fresh juices.... Always direct from the producer with no in-between, able to deliver in the Med from La Spezia to Saint-Tropez. For more details; Tel: +33 4 92 95 72 09 or visit: www.lecoindeschefs.com

Ibiza Delivers Working with the best suppliers on and off the island, Ibiza Delivers guarantee the highest quality and freshest produce.

They can provide all you need from wagyu beef, micro cress and aged balsamic vinegar to tinned tuna and long-life F²b8Y¢ ,}bË 8 µ µÂ Ë ½}b ½b² ² É ½} 8 ˽} u n² q ²8 arrangements and everything for the galley. The dedicated account manager will work tirelessly to ensure you receive nothing but excellence. For more details; Tel: +34 (0) 971 100 757 or visit: www.ibizadelivers.com

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EGP EGP began in 1951 with the provisioning of the American 6th Naval Fleet. In 1964, EGP became supplier of fine yachts by servicing the Onassis family, establishing itself with values of excellence and prestige.

With a catalogue of over 8 000 products, EGP remains dedicated to advise on and offer a wide range of fine wines, champagnes, cognacs and spirits, cigars and tobacco as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fishes and more. From St Tropez to San Remo and all the way to the Caribbean, EGP guarantees premium services dedicated to yachts and villas. For more details; Tel : +33 (0) 4 92 99 55 30 or visit: www.egpfrance.com

Corkers Fine Wines are specialist µÂ b²µ n o b É bµ 8 Y ÂÊÂ²Ë provisions to yachts and villas throughout the Mediterranean. ,}b ² §Â8 o bYV bÊ b² b ObY 8 Y YbY O8½bY team of professionals is always on hand and is committed to ensuring that Corkers consistently provides the very highest standards of service, delivering what you want, when you want it and wherever you are.

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Madness A total of 84 solo Mini sailors are revving up for the start of the Mini Transat race from Douarnenez later this year.

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nyone who understands a little about sailing will know that racing a 6.5 metre boat, not much bigger than a high performance dinghy, 4,000 miles alone across the Atlantic is a crazy notion. It doesn’t take much, after all, ½ 8u b ½}b µ ²½ n Y no O ½ bµ ½}8½ O  Y 8² µb 8²½ O 8² Ë 8½ u}½V 8 µ bb Yb ² ÈbY µ½8½b É} b ²8O u q 8½ ½  Yb² spinnaker in stormy Atlantic conditions. Experiencing a total wipeout and losing the mast with risk of being lost at sea are some of the biggest concerns yet somehow, it’s the thrill of the unknown that makes the 4,000 mile Mini Transat from France to Guadeloupe, so appealing.

Many of the world’s greatest ocean sailors cut their teeth in the Mini Transat and regard it as an important stepping-stone into ocean racing. Dame Ellen MacArthur, Yves Parlier, Jean Luc van den Heede, Michel Desjoyaux, Loic and Bruno Peyron, Roland Jourdain, Sebastien Josse, Thomas Coville and Lionel Lemonchois all competed in the Mini Transat before taking part in races like the Vendee Globe – the singlehanded, non-stop round the world race in Open 60s.

One of the greatest appeals is the fact that the race is amateur and open to anyone. This means it is possible to enter, qualify

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and line up on the startline against the grand prix racers of this world, which is something that is impossible in most other sports. Most of those who have a desire to take part however, are serious racers and dedicate years of their lives to the event in order to qualify and secure an entry from the 84 available places. Amazingly the entry list is always over subscribed, which means even those who qualify (by completing the obligatory 2,000 miles, including a 1,000 mile race) and sign-up for the race, there is still no guarantee of an entry.

Twice as good This biennial event was founded by British sailor Bob Salmon in the late 1970s. It originally departed from Penzance in the UK but has been hosted in France ever since. A different format has been introduced this year which sees the race start n² Â8² b bÎ n ² ½}b o ²µ½ ½ b µ Ob 8 Y o µ} Â8Yb  b ²8½}b² ½}8 ²8Î V É} O} }8µ Fbb ½}b o µ} u ²½ n ² ½}b 8µ½ µ Ê bY ½ µ n ½}b ²8Ob¢ ,} µ b8 µ ½}b q bb½ doesn’t have to cross the Equator. There are two legs – from Douarnenez to Arrecife, Lanzarote (1,200 miles)/Arrecife to Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe (2,800 miles), and the boats used for the event are powerful Classe Mini 6.50 yachts. There are

Remaining races in the run-up to the big event 28 July – Transgascogne Solo Port Bourgenay - Escale à Ribadeo (Espagne) Port Bourgenay 28 July – Transgascogne Double Port Bourgenay - Escale à Ribadeo (Espagne) Port Bourgenay 18 August – Le Grand Huit Solo La Grande Motte - La Grande Motte 18 August – Le Grand Huit Double La Grande Motte - La Grande Motte 6 September – Trophée Mini 6.50 Costal course to La Rochelle 13 October – Mini Transat 2013 Douarnenez - Marina Lanzarote (Arecife, Lanzarote, Canaries) - Pointe à Pitre (Guadeloupe) Race details Race start port: Douarnenez, France Prologue: 6 October Mini Transat start: Leg 1: October 13 at 1300 ETA Arrecife, Lanzarote: between 23 and 26 October Mini Transat start: Leg 2: November 10 ETA Guadeloupe: between 23 and 30 November Number of entries: 84 For more information about the race, log on to: www.minitransat.fr

two different categories of Mini 6.50s – Series (production boats) and Prototypes (one-offs) – but they all race together.

The Mini Transat not only attracts thrill seekers looking for the ultimate ocean challenge but it also attracts a huge following of race fans keen to live every moment of the race, without actually taking part. Thousands of visitors are expected at the event village in the port of Douarnenez over the 10-day period running up to the start of the race on 13 October. The boats will be lined-up in the harbour for all to see as competitors ²b 8²b n ² ½}b ² b O o ²µ½ bu 8O² µµ ½}b 8Ë n µO8Ë¢

Tired and tested ,}b o ²µ½ nbÉ Y8˵ n ½}b ²8ObV 8µ O b½ ½ ²µ 8OOµ½ themselves to life alone at sea, are possibly the most taxing.

Conditions are uncomfortable, and sleep is almost non-existent which means the adrenalin-fuelled sailors are highly vulnerable.

Chatting to British sailor Pip Hare (39), one of the few women É} }8Èb 8 ²b8YË §Â8 o bY 8 Y }8µ 8 uÂ8²8 ½bbY b ½²Ë n ² ½}b ÁÏ ¾ bÈb ½V µ8˵ ½ µ ½}b o ²µ½ Ás } ²µ ½}8½ 8²b ² µ Ë¢ “Although adrenalin keeps you going for a while, tiredness is a big problem particularly in the early stages. Crossing the Bay of Biscay in mid October is a risk in itself because you can get

all sorts of conditions. It is a time when you really need to be µÉ ½O}bY ¢ ( µV µ½ n ½}b q bb½ É µ½ Fb O µb ² Ê ½Ë É ½} ½}b o ²µ½ Ás } ²µ 8 Y ½}b ² µ bO½µ n O Y u É ½} another competitor is fairly real too.”

Hare – supported by Sunsail – competed in the 2011 event 8 Y o µ}bY 8 O²bY ½8F b ½} Èb²8 }b² ( u Á Ybµ u ,}b Potting Shed. Her aim is to improve her overall position but says she is going to have to watch out for fellow female sailor Justine Mattraux from Switzerland. “I believe there are three sailors in with a chance of winning the Series class including Justine who has been training solidly and has put in some tremendous results. Renaud Mary is another. In the last race }b É8µ ½}b ½ o Èb F½ nb 8µ bb 8 ² 8O} u ½}b o µ} 8 Y ended up stranded on a beach in Brazil. There is also Aymeric Belloir who is sailing very fast.”

Chattting about what it is that draws her, and so many others to the event, Hare concluded: “There is something about this race that is like no other. For a start it is the biggest singlehanded yacht race in the world and the racing is so close. But most of all, there is no boat like a Mini downwind under spinnaker in big waves, it provides an unbelievable thrill, which is what makes Mini sailing so addictive.”

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DIESEL F O R S U C C E S S F U L YA C H T I N G

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Microbial contamination of fuel, commonly known as the diesel bug, is an increasing problem within the marine sector. Frances and Michael Howorth investigate the phenomena and ask how you can test for it and what can be done to prevent it.

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here are a small number of microbes, which can degrade fuel. They tend to work together as a consortium. The most dominant micro-organism is Hormoconis resinae (H.res.), which is commonly referred to as the Diesel Bug. Conditions in which microbial contamination may be present in fuel vary, but include temperature, humidity and the quality and composition of fuel and its water content. It is a well established fact of life that on board any yacht large or small water has an annoying habit of migrating into fuel from any number of different sources including condensation, humidity and poor handling. Diesel fuels with bio-fuel content are particularly susceptible due to the hygroscopic nature of their make up.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bug me H.res does not merely float around in the fuel and water phases or at the water/fuel interface like other contaminants, it adheres to the internal surfaces of the tank and fuel system. The damaging effects of bug contamination, include corrosion of fuel tanks and fuel lines, as well as filter blockage. Monitoring the on board fuel systems, for microbial contamination, is therefore very important and should be carried out on a regular basis.

If infestations go undetected and untreated, the consequences in super yachts can be dramatic, in both financial and safety terms to say nothing about upsetting the owner when he learns about it! These harmful micro-organisms if undetected can cause blocked fuel filters, wear injectors and stop engines. If they are left for long periods, without treatment the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bugsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, can literally eat through stainless steel.

Fuel systems are a perfect habitat for micro-organisms to live and grow in, which is why it is so crucial, for sensible husbandry and regular draining of the bottom of the tank, if possible, to ensure that there is no build up of sediments.

Draining the water from the tanks is key to any control system and some engineers do regularly dose their fuels with biocides that are meant to keep the bugs at bay.

There are, however, problems associated with these routine prophylactic applications of biocides. Firstly because there are significant costs in manpower terms and of the biocide itself and secondly there can be problems with warranties from the engine manufacturers if they have any doubt about the ppm (parts per million) levels of biocide added to the fuel.

Added to that there are other reasons why routine use of biocides has risks. There are for example health and safety considerations when it comes to the use and handling of biocides. Their use should, therefore, be restricted to the minimum required to maintain clean fuel.

Environmental care Then there is the environmental impact of indiscriminate applications of biocide on exhaust gas emissions, which should be considered. Worse is that unless the correct ppm level is maintained throughout the soak period, there is a danger that a resistant strain or strains of microbes will be produced which in turn becomes even more costly to eradicate and brings you back to square one! Regular fuel testing is the only way engineers can identify a microbial problem. Testing fuel for contaminates can be a frustrating business. They traditionally employed the Colony Forming Unit (CFU) count methodologies. These tests typically take 2 to 3 days to

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give a full picture of bacterial and fungal contamination. As some fungal spores take a number of days to show significant growth, traditional growth based testing techniques may take several days to produce a comprehensive result. During that time, samples may have to be incubated and many have to be monitored daily. ATP (Adenosine tri-phosphate) based tests while rapid, show total life and may not, therefore, discriminate actively growing organisms.

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Using an immunoassay device (rather like a pregnancy test) it measures the amount of different types of contamination growing in a sample harvested from either the fuel or water phases and reports the results as the weight of active material in that sample. This is a newer, faster and more accurate measurement system than the older CFU count methodology.

The testing kit is from Conidia and is available through Global Services who act as a distributor for the manufacturer.

Conidia is an internationally recognised organisation within the Bioscience sector rapid testing technologies for the detection of microbial contamination in light distillate hydrocarbon fluids (specifically diesels and kerosene) in the fuel supply chain. Called FUELSTAT resinae plus, it will deliver accurate results in 10 minutes, is simple to use, requires no special user skills, and there is no investment needed for a reader to translate the results.

The objective of the test is to provide rapid screening of samples, ignoring any micro-organisms that have entered from elsewhere (through tank breather vents for example), which may have been growing on trees or other food sources. Other tests will grow whatever they find in the sample, whether it came from the fuel or not. Other tests also require sterile sampling conditions, where Conidia’s test just requires that the sample equipment is clean (i.e. has no residue from a previous test sample).

The results from many competitor products are deduced either by comparing colours or spot numbers with a chart or (if high accuracy levels are required) counting under a microscope.

The test from Conidia just requires a visual inspection of the six lateral flow devices on the test paddle. The readings

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will indicate the level of contamination in the sample: negligible, moderate or heavy. These levels correspond to the recommended limits set out in the IATA guidelines for negligible, moderate and heavy contamination.

The process of the test is unaffected by the presence or absence of biocide. However, if results indicate the need for biocide application, there should be a delay (as indicated by the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions) between application and retesting. This is to ensure that the biocide has been completely effective. Retesting one week after the biocide has been introduced into a contaminated tank is recommended.

Frequency of testing One test per tank is required in any monitoring regime. On board testing should be supervised by the Chief Engineer who should establish the frequency of testing by means of a risk assessment. The recommendations are for a minimum frequency of once a year. Yacht engineers may vary this according to their risk assessment. The risk may be considered higher, and so more frequent testing may be

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required, between the tropics for instance.

Yachts moving from Europe to the Caribbean have been found to be susceptible to this but some engineers have suggested it is more to do with the way fuel is handled in the Caribbean than on board infestation due to condensation.

In Palma de Mallorca, Farosi supplies super yachts with of oil, coolants and engine room consumables and supplies.

They also offer fuel oil analysis services with certification, MARPOL certificates and full pump on service or a simply delivery only to a yacht. They are teamed with Osifar for the supply of pump off and disposal of waste or dirty oils and sludge, along with a full tank cleaning.

If operating in a high-risk area, frequency of testing could be increased to 3 monthly or even to a monthly basis. It is considered unnecessary to test more frequently than monthly. Conidia Bioscience for example recommends that this frequency and risk assessment process is also carried out by diesel users. The company offers a consultancy service to assist with conducting these risk assessments where required.

Use and disposal The test is intended to be stand-alone device. A clean container to collect the sample and usual safety equipment such as gloves are all that is required. Unlike many other kits, which require special handling for testing and / or safe disposal, Conidia kits (apart from the fuel itself, of course) can be disposed of in any shore side waste disposal unit or recycled, if there is a plastics recycling policy in place.

Contacts Conidia www.conidia.com Farosi www.farosi.com Global Services www.globalservicesltd.co.uk Osifar www.osifar-mallorca.com Monjasa www.monjasa.com

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WAVES Nick Griffin, Director of Ultrasonic Antifouling Ltd, talks about innovative fouling prevention technology.

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other pollutants that are harmful to the environment. Many yachts spend much of their time at berth allowing theirs hulls to be subjected to the many micro-organisms that exist in the water resulting in fouling attachment. Not relying on the hull pushing through the water to rejuvenate the paint layers and release active agents, the Ultra system is in operation constantly at this critical time. Using an Ultrasonic Antifouling system in conjunction with a good quality coating will provide the yacht owner with much higher levels of fouling protection.

How does Ultrasonic Antifouling work?

Ultrasonic Antifouling should involve a customised system design nÂ&#x2018;² Ă&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;² ÂľÂ?bOÂ&#x20AC;o O Ă&#x2039;8O}½¢ Ă&#x2030;Â?b²¾ 8Â?Y ½}bÂ&#x20AC;² O8Â?½8Â&#x20AC;Â?Âľ Âľ}Â&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;Â&#x2021;Y approach a reputable company established in this technology, ½Â&#x2018; bÂ?ÂľĂ&#x201A;²b ½}b Ă&#x2C6;b²Ă&#x2039; Fb¾½ 8YĂ&#x2C6;Â&#x20AC;Ob 8Â?Y ½}b Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;¾½ bnnbO½Â&#x20AC;Ă&#x2C6;b OÂ&#x2018;Â?o uĂ&#x201A;²8½Â&#x20AC;Â&#x2018;Â? for their yacht.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the science. Ultrasonic Antifouling works by emitting ÂľÂ?bOÂ&#x20AC;o O ÂľOÂ&#x20AC;bÂ?½Â&#x20AC;o O8Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x2039; ²bÂľb8²O}bY n²b§Ă&#x201A;bÂ?OÂ&#x20AC;bÂľ n²Â&#x2018;Â&#x160; 8 YÂ&#x20AC;uÂ&#x20AC;½8Â&#x2021; control unit via transducers in direct contact with the inside hull surface. Sound waves are carried by the hull acting as a sound board to the submerged area of the hull form, creating a micro environment of moving water molecules around the hull.

The resonating waves damage the cell walls of the water borne Ă&#x201A;Â?Â&#x20AC;ObÂ&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x201A;Â&#x2021;8² Â&#x160;Â&#x20AC;O²Â&#x2018; Â&#x2018;²u8Â?Â&#x20AC;ÂľÂ&#x160;Âľ ½}8½ Â&#x160;8Â&#x2020;b Ă&#x201A;Â? FÂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2018; o Â&#x2021;Â&#x160; Â&#x;ÂľÂ&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;Â&#x160;b ½}8½ coats the hull along with algae cells. Other growth types including barnacles that rely on the algae and slime as a food source, simply cannot colonise effectively on the surface.

While not a complete replacement for traditional hull coatings, ½}b Ă&#x201A;Âľb Â&#x2018;n -Â&#x2021;½²8ÂľÂ&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;Â?Y Â&#x160;8Â&#x2020;bÂľ 8 ÂľÂ&#x20AC;uÂ?Â&#x20AC;o O8Â?½ YÂ&#x20AC;nnb²bÂ?Ob ½Â&#x2018; ½}b cause of an age old problem by keeping the hull clear of growth which maintains performance and helps reduce costs. Ultrasound can change the way yacht owners use the various paint products and the frequency when those products are applied. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antifouling paints are becoming less effective as a result of changing legislation banning the use of chemicals, toxins and

Ultrasonic protection for Sea Chest Systems The technology has been successfully applied to Sea Chest systems. Careful positioning of transducers on keys areas will Âľ}Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2030; 8 ÂľÂ&#x20AC;uÂ?Â&#x20AC;o O8Â?½ Â&#x20AC;Â&#x160;Â?²Â&#x2018;Ă&#x2C6;bÂ&#x160;bÂ?½ Ă&#x2030;Â&#x20AC;½} ½}b nÂ&#x2018;Ă&#x201A;Â&#x2021;Â&#x20AC;Â?u Â&#x20AC;¾¾Ă&#x201A;bÂľ 8Â?Y ½}b on-going maintenance associated with fouled pipes and strainers.

Bespoke engineering is offered to allow effective placement of transducers to individual components of the system.

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TABLE TALK

Saint

TROPEZ On Board’s favourite eateries in St Tropez to fit all palettes and pockets

Résidence de la Pinède There are a few exquisite, fabulously expensive tables in St Tropez, however, on the Plage de la Bouillabaisse takes first prize. A gorgeous terrace overlooking the beach, with Ducasse trained chef Arnaud Donckele creating master pieces with the best Mediterranean ingredients. Proudly accepting his 3rd Michelin Star this year.

Reservations essential! €€€€€ Plage de la Bouillabaisse, St Tropez Tel: 00 33 494 55 91 00 www.residencepinede.com

Brasserie des Arts Sitting on the charming Place des Lices, a hip, arty and bustling brasserie oozing with typical French charm. Offering those posers amongst us a wonderful terrace to sample the creative menu and settle in for an eventful evening as things tend to heat up after sundown! Reservations are recommended. € 5 Place des Lices, St Tropez Tel: 00 33 494 40 27 37 www.brasseriedesarts.com

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Le Sporting Difficult as it maybe to find a reasonably priced eatery in St Tropez, Le Sporting just squeezes in. A no frills, no fuss café-brasserie, tightly packed with locals in for a beer and kids running about. A vibrant buzz fills the air with the Plate du Jour the best option washed down with some house wine.

There really is no better way to spend the afternoon! € 42 Place des Lices, St Tropez Tel: 00 33 494 97 00 65

CONFIT LAMB SHOULDER Auberge des Maures

Christophe LEROY, La Table du Marché Saint Tropez

Résidence Auberge des Maures Possibly the oldest eatery in the area, a lovely Provençal house with bare stone exposed beams and a wonderful summer terrace.

For the past 80 years the Auberge has been serving up typical Provençal favourites to locals and Hollywood stars alike. Make sure there’s plenty of room on the credit card! €€€€ 4 Rue Dr Boutin, St Tropez Tel: 00 33 494 97 01 50 www.aubergedesmaures.fr

PREPARATION : 25 minutes COOKING : 3 hours COOLING : 4 hours

La Table du Marché Traditional and contemporary in design and a mélange of eating experiences to suit every occasion - a restaurant, a tea-room, a patisserie and a deli. Part of the Christopher Leroy empire and effortlessly slotting into St Tropez catering to the varied assortment of clientele with classical Provencal cuisine. €€ 21bis Rue Allard, St Tropez Tel: 00 33 494 97 02 58 www.christophe-leroy.com

INGREDIENTS Lamb Shoulder Chicken stock Olive oil Butter Sundried tomatoes Dry lemon Fleur de Sel METHOD Rub seasoned salt all over the lamb shoulder and place in a large roasting pan. Add water, chicken stock and a dash of olive oil. After 1 hour of cooking at 160°, raise the temperature to 180° during 2 hours.

Cool to room temperature and remove the bones.

Roll the lamb pieces in cling film, cut the lamb in to thick slices and put in the fridge for 4 hours. Just before serving, heat olive oil in a small frying pan over a high heat and cook until just caramelized.

Serve lamb warm drizzled with sauce, with sundried tomatoes and dry lemon slices and season with grains of Fleur de Sel and pepper.

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GALLEY GADGETS

CLOVE STORY Garlic cloves are small, they stick to the knife, and they stink up your fingers for hours. Garlic presses are easy to use, but they produce a smoosh of garlic.

(That’s a culinary term, right? A smoosh?) The Garlic Zoom makes us happy inside. Just insert one or two peeled cloves in the trapdoor on top and then off you drive around the counter top. The stainless steel blades whizz around slicing and dicing. Say goodbye to stinky garlic hands and hello to stinky garlic breath! Yum. www.chefn.com €15

Top tools. You may not need them, but you could certainly get used to them.

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Amazing cutting quality, manufactured from highpurity zirconium oxide powder, compressed at very high pressure and sintered in special sintering furnaces at temperatures of 1500 °C. This results in a blade that has an extremely high level of hardness.

Thanks to the ceramic material, the knife is very light and weighs only half as much as a steel knife of the same size. It is resistant to corrosion and, thanks to its smooth surface, is insensitive to acids. As a result of the high level of hardness, the blades remain sharp for a very long time. www.victorinox.com €89

It’s just like a braai, but since it’s small and portable it’s even better.

Yup, that’s right. Now you can grill, boil, fry, and roast with the Cobb Premier Cooking System. Designed to travel with you, and fit perfectly into your life, you’ll wonder how you managed without it. From picnics to camping trips, this guy will be the sous chef you needed. Just pop a few pieces of charcoal or a couple of Cobble Stones into the base of the grill and light. www.yuppiechef.com €90

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SPICE BOY Whole herbs and spices add 8Yµ n bʽ²8 q8È Â² ½ n YV F½ O u } ½ F8Ë b8Èbµ ½ n ½}b F F ½ b¨ ½ µ n ¢ É Ë Â O8 8YY Yb O µ q8È Â² ½ n Y É ½} ½}b µ½ + Ob nµb²¢ µ½ o É ½} n²bµ} }b²Fµ ² É} b µ ObµV 8 Y ½}b nµb² ½ ½}b ½V tying the silicone string to the ½ }8 Y b¢ ,}b } bµ 8 É §Â Y ½ 8 Y ½}² Âu} ½}b nµb²V ½ 8YY q8È Â²V F½ bb µ ½}b É} b spices in one place for easy bʽ²8O½ ¢ ÉÉɢˠbO}bn¢O €22

CLICK N COOK A modular set of cooking utensils with a single handle and five different heads that let you stir and flip just about anything you would need to in the galley. The single handle has a button that removes it from the attachments.

The five attachments include a classic flat spatula, long flexible slotted spatula, an extra-wide slotted spatula, flexible mixer, and a slotted spoon. The kitchen gadget also has a base for storing all of the accessories on your cabinet. Clever ! www.quirky.com €25

TENDER MOMENTS This is the meat tenderizer that infuses food with marinade. A built-in plunger releases marinade into meat via three needle-like applicators, quickly saturating the interior of food with flavour enhancing ingredients.

Twenty seven stainless steel blades sever tough connective tissue, softening the meat. www.hammacher.com €30

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FOOD SNIPPETS The latest food trends for you to try over the summer months.

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buns

Buns are the new rock ‘n’ roll stars of the food world and restaurants are clambering over each other to get a piece of the action.

Originating in Taiwan as the ultimate street food snack, the Hirata bun is beginning to make a real impact in the UK in particular. David Chang of Momofuku made a mark on the New York dining scene with them, and their influence is spreading.

CLASSIC PORK BELLY HIRATA BUNS

Put pork belly in a sealable bag, then pour in the brine.

Press out air and seal bag. Lay in a shallow dish and leave n the fridge for 12-24 hours.

2kg pork belly 250g salt 250g sugar Frozen white dough buns Enough brining water to cover the pork belly Chicken stock

Discard the brine and put the pork, with fat side up, in a baking pan. Pour in some chicken stock, just enough so the fat is still exposed. Cover tightly with foil and roast for about 2 1/2 hours, until tender. Remove foil and increase temperature to 400F, and roast until the fat is cooked.

Cool for 30 minutes, then chill. Cut the pork belly into slices small enough to place inside buns.

Smear hoisin sauce on each side of the bun, add 2/3 discs of cucumber and thinly sliced spring onions, place 2 slices of belly in each bun. Sriracha chilli sauce can be added for some heat.

THAT’S EXPENSIVE...

Matsutake mushrooms €1760 per/kg The matsutake, or mattake, mushroom is expensive because of its rarity.

While its historical prevalence meant it was nearly synonymous with autumn in Japan, the introduction of an insect that kills the trees under which the mushroom grows has caused a dramatic decrease in the number of matsutake mushrooms. A method for farming the matsutake has yet to be developed, which means the lack of trees from which to harvest these mushrooms naturally is a serious problem for the species.

A trio of tapenades Delicious combinations of olives, capers, anchovies and garlic.

Perfect to serve with pre-dinner drinks before any meal.

Classic tapenade 1 x 400g of pitted black olives, drained, rinsed and dried 1 large clove of garlic, peeled 2 anchovy fillets 7 fresh basil leaves 2 dessert spoons of capers, drained 150ml extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper

Put the olives, garlic, anchovies, basil leaves, capers and pepper in a food processor, and pulse-chop to a course texture. Add oil and pulse again, then tip into a serving bowl. Tip into a serving bowl.

Tuna tapenade 1 x 200g tin of good –quality tuna in oil, drained 1 x 400g tin pitted black olives, drained, rinsed and dried 2 dessert spoons of cappers, drained 1 large clove of garlic, peeled 2 anchovy fillets 5 fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 73ml extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper

Pulse the tuna, olives,capers, garlic, anchovies, basil leaves and pepper in a food processor and pulse-chop to a course texture. Add the mustard and oil and process again. Tip into a serving bowl.

Bagna Nissarda 350g pitted green olives 1 large clove of garlic, peeled 1 dessert spoons of cappers, drained 25g sunblush tomatoes 1 x 20g sachet saffron threads 2 teaspoons cognac 110ml extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Put the olives, garlic, capers, tomatoes and saffron in a food processor and pulse-chop. Add the mustard, cognac, seasoning and olive oil and process again, keeping a course texture. Tip into a serving bowl.

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THE CORKER Of late Chardonnay has become a bit of a ‘C’ lister, the sort of celeb that can only get on telly through reality shows where they’re expected to embarrass themselves and behave badly.

Jamie Goode queries it’s fall from grace.

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Former yacht crews themselves, Frances and Michael Howorth ask crews and specialist providers what they mean when they talk of Crew BeneďŹ ts.

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exchange to tax advice; anywhere in the world. She told On Board, “One thing that makes our industry unique is the lack of µ½8 Y8²Y µ8½ n O²bÉ Fb bo½µ n² Ë8O}½ ½ Ë8O}½¢ É b²µ wishing to retain professional crew can therefore differentiate their yacht and hence attract the best crew by providing better 8 Y ²b O ²b}b µ Èb Fb bo½µ¢ ,}b Fbµ½ É b²µ O Â b this with treating their crews as family and that is when you see good crews staying with an owner for years. If people are looked after, they stay.”

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Most Captains told us that soft drinks in an almost limitless supply were always available for their crew. Beer and wine were available on many yachts, but some Captains did impose rules Èb² É}b 8 Y } É ÂO} É8µ O µÂ bY¢ ,}b µÂ Ë n n²bb spirits for crew consumption was less common among those Captains responding and there is evidence of an increasingly eco friendly attitude towards drinking water. Many Captains are now preferring to give crew nice, personalised drinking bottles so that they could avail themselves of what one Captain ²bnb²²bY ½ 8µ· 8²F o ½b²bY 8 Y bµ½ b ½²b8½bY µ Èb² ionised, cooled, water from the watermaker” rather than rely on product purchased in plastic bottles.

Snacks were, mostly, freely available on yachts but here again the evidence is crew are taking a cautious approach when it comes to consumption. One Captain told us, “We do supply snacks but my crew are generally very health conscious so they don’t consume many snacks. He did however admit, “Consumption rises hugely on passage!” Another Captain quipped, “Yes I buy snacks for the crew and try, frequently unsuccessfully, to avoid eating them myself.”

When it came to toiletries, responses were mixed with a few yachts supplying none and others saying that everything, even make up cosmetics for the girls was included. One Captain told us that his yacht supplied everything they might need in the way of toiletries except for condoms and tampons. ,} µ b8 µ ½}8½ 8 }Âub b²Ob ½8ub n É}8½ 8 O²bÉ b Fb² b8² µ O8 Fb µ8ÈbY ² µ b ½ Âʲ bµ¢ ,}b ² F b µ ½}8½ the perceived immortality of youth combined with a fast-paced lifestyle, moves things like access to cash in foreign currencies, income protection, medical coverage off the boat, taxes and pensions to very low on the list of priorities for most junior members of crew. Even under MLC 2006 income protection will only be for four months. So it does become paramount that crew check what is available to them from the yacht before

½}bË µ u  ¢ ¬3 ½} ½}b ²8½ oO8½ n ½}b ÁÏϹ 8 Y ½µ entry into force on 20th August 2013, there will be a need for Seafarers to know if they have a mandatory Social Security or National Insurance Contribution to a Flag State. Eventually

LESIA Lesia Employment Services ICC Limited is the premier independent contract employment company for the yacht industry based in Guernsey. They also have a representative office in the Beau Rivage building, next to Port Hercule in Monaco.

Lesia provides employment solutions to yacht owners and their representatives irrespective of their location or size of yacht. In addition to employment solutions Lesia also provides: Social security, assessments for Owners, social security assessments for Crew, pre MLC, 2006 assessments and bespoke MLC, 2006 training.

For more details; Tel:+44 (00 1481 721 503 or visit: www.lesiagroup.com

there will be a requirement for Governments to provide social protection for Seafarers who are resident in their country”, said John Cook of the Lesia Group.

Training matters One area that even the best of owners sometimes overlook is funding of, and time off, for training, meaning crew often have to ½8 b  8 Y } Y8Ë ²Yb² ½ u8 §Â8 oO8½ µ¢ + b O²bɵ Éb²b 8 Y ½ ½8 b o²µ½ 8 Y 8 Y o²b ou}½ u O ²µbµV ½}b²µ 8Yb O²bÉ 8Ë n ² ½²8 u ½}b µb Èbµ o²µ½ ½}b ²bn Y u ½}b expenditure one year after they had successfully completed the O ²µb¢ ,} µ É8ËV ½}b Ë8O}½ ²bOb ÈbY ½}b Fb bo½ n ½}8½ ½²8 u¢ One senior Captain told us, “Here study leave is paid after 1 year’s service. Crew members must agree to work onboard for a further year afterwards. No vacation is accrued during study leave. If the crew member fails the exam then they must pay the cost themselves to take it again.” Another Captain told us, the yacht pays for training and there is a special additional leave allocation of up to one month to get courses completed. b bÊ 8 bY ½}8½ ½} µ Fb bo½ É8µV 8½ } µ Y µO²b½ V 8 Y bbYbY 8 ² È8 n² 8 8ub b ½ 8 Y É b²¢ ,}b 8 ½8 n 8 ½}b²

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yacht said that courses such as massage for the stews and various cooking courses for the chefs were also paid for, while the Master of yet another yacht said he preferred to pay for F 8²Y ½²8 u É}b²b bÈb²Ë b u ½ ½ Fbo½ n² ½}b bµ n o²µ½ 8 YV b½µ V Éb²F 8½ 8 u É ½} É b 8 ²bO 8½ 8 Y µb²È u O ²µbµ ½}8½ Éb ½ ½ Fb bo½ ½ µ½ ½}b O²bÉ themselves but the owner and his charter guests as well.

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Going offshore Many crews are now being paid by specialist offshore payroll providers. Giroscope is one such crew employment and payroll administration company. Based in the offshore island n Âb² µbËV ½}b o² É8µ bµ bO 8 Ë O²b8½bY ½ O Ob ½²8½b 100% on providing super yacht payroll. It has invested heavily in modern technology commissioning a software provider to provide them with the most up-to-date software system on the market today. This linked to their relationships with local banks allows them to take the stress out of payroll and to 8YY ½}b Fb bo½µ n È8 Âb 8 Y µb²È Ob¢ The incidences of crew not being paid are somewhat higher than most would think. Our own research highlighted several cases in which super yacht crews have not been paid. In one instance crew called upon the services offered by Nautilus International a union for maritime professionals at sea and ashore. It is an independent, campaigning and progressive organisation that speaks up for and protects super yacht crew who have become members. While the union took up the case on their behalf and won, in another case, an entire crew had to walk away from a yacht having not been paid for months.

Simon Roberts Head of Dominion Crew Solutions in the Isle of Man tries to ensure that crew are always treated fairly in accordance with both the terms and conditions of their employment and all maritime employment legislation. He told On 8²YV ¬ Ë ½} µ µ ½}8½ ²bÉ b bo½µ 8²b ½ 8 É8˵ about what more can the owner offer me? More importantly the question should be which yacht and employment company are best going to look after my interests? He added, “A lot of ½}b 8YY ½ 8 Fb bo½µ É µ Fb O Èb²bY FË ½}b bÉ

regulations when they come in to force this coming August.” ² µÂ²ÈbË ½ O²bÉ Fb bo½µ 8µ bY 8 Ë §Âbµ½ µ 8 Y covered topics such as insurance on and off the yacht as well 8µ b8Èb 8 Y q u}½µ } b¢ ÂO} n É}8½ Éb b8² bY É O b to light in future articles that will be covered in the pages of future editions of On Board. One question did, however,

Based in Guernsey, the friendly and professional team at Giroscope spend 100% of their time dedicated to super yacht payroll. The team have built excellent relationships with local banks to ensure a stress free process each month. Using the industry leading Cello Marine software from i-Bos allows the team at Giroscope to deliver timely payroll and customer service that is second to none. The combination of modern, up to date software and years of industry knowledge and experience allows Giroscope to achieve their aim of providing a seamless and supportive service to all customers. For more details; Tel: +44 (0) 1481 729 020 or visit: www.giroscope.gg

C O N TA C T S Dominion Crew Solutions Giroscope Lesia Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Nautilus International

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DOMINION Dominion Crew Solutions provides crew employment and payroll services to many of the world’s most prestigious superyachts. With the MLC coming in to full force in August for all commercial superyachts, now is the time to prepare your yacht for compliance. To assist you, their Seafarer Employment Agreements are flag state approved and meet the requirements of the MLC and all associated maritime employment legislation.

Dominion Crew Solutions has also developed a seamless process to implement pure white label arrangements for yacht managers where the importance of retaining brand identity is paramount to the continued success of their business.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 7624 204761 or visit: www.i.im

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world class CRUISING With over 17,000 islands spread over an area similar in size to the continental United States, the Republic of Indonesia is an ocean loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream. Andy Shorten of The Lighthouse Consultancy recommends his favourite itineraries.

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he Lighthouse Consultancy has the enviable task of assisting adventurous yachts to take maximum pleasure from the plethora of cultural and natural attractions in The Republic of Indonesia.

Varying in size from the largest island in the world to tiny sand spits with only a single tree, this vast archipelago offers unique and exciting attractions. Spanning from Sumatra in the west to the border of Papua New Guinea in the east, the amount of potential cruising territory in Indonesia is astonishing.

There are however, certain itineraries that offer a larger variety of activities and are therefore a perfect introduction to the world’s largest archipelago.

East of Bali As a starting point, Bali offers a wonderful mix of cultural activities associated with a unique Hindu religion native to the Balinese people: dances, funeral celebrations, and full moon ceremonies offer a glimpse into this wondrous culture. Boarding the yacht and heading east from Bali, beautiful white sand beaches speckle the east coast of Lombok, where coastlines provide perfect wind conditions for kite µÂ²o u¢ ,}b ²½} O 8µ½ n + F8É8 offers vistas of Mt Tambora, this area is perfect for helicopter rides to offer a unique point of view to observe the beauty of this still active volcano. The east coast of Sumbawa marks the entrance to the Komodo National Park with the twin peaked volcano of Sangeang dominating the skyline. Wonderful trekking is found on the arid islands throughout Komodo National Park and encounters with eagles, monkeys, water buffalo, deer and of course the endemic Komodo Dragon are very common. However, it is the world class diving and snorkeling that makes a trip to the area special: manta rays, Y } µV µ}8² µV 8²ub µO} µ n o µ}V and abundant and healthy corals make the area one of the premier destinations in Indonesia.

Raja Ampat One of the more visually stunning areas of Indonesia, the karst islands of Raja Ampat offer incredible scenic views both above and below the water. Undisturbed lagoons, mangrove forests, endless coral reefs, white sand beaches, and primordial forests offer a unique opportunity to enjoy world class snorkeling, trekking, kayaking, and bird watching. Several natural caves hide amongst the islands and are often home to ancient skulls and cave paintings

that offer a glimpse into the rich history of the area. Although this area is often referred to as the most beautiful region of Indonesia, it’s also home to the richest marine environment on the planet. Raja Ð 8½ µ } b ½ ²b µ bO bµ n o µ} than anywhere else on Earth, and the lush and healthy underwater habitat is protected by a series of National Marine Parks.

Cendrawasih Bay One of the newest cruising destinations in Indonesia, Cendrawasih Bay offers a unique opportunity to safely swim with a resident population of whale sharks on an almost daily basis. Birdwatching is also a must here, with the Bird of Paradise endemic to the area, these elegant birds can be found during treks as well as species of cockatoo, bush pigeon, and megapodes. It’s also a delight to visit the local villages in the area, in order to observe the daily life of ancient Papuan society.

These signature cruise locations may be the best known, however, there are a multitude of lesser known areas ripe for cruising in Indonesia. The Mentawai Islands of Sumatra offer world-class µÂ²o u O F 8½ É ½}  §Âb O ½Â²8 opportunities. The large islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera are ringed by coral reefs awaiting exploration. The Banda Neira island group is steeped in history as home to the ancient Spice Trade. With over 17,000 islands to explore, Indonesia offers opportunities to sample both the road well travelled as well as the chance to explore virgin territory in a safe and exciting cruising environment.

For any yacht visiting Indonesia, it can be a daunting and time consuming task to formulate an itinerary that encompasses the best sites on offer in these various regions, particularly while economising on time, travel, and expense. With years of experience sailing the waters of Indonesia and supporting vessels cruising the remote areas of the country, the Lighthouse Consultancy team specialises in creating itineraries that maximise the enjoyment of Indonesia, with scenic wonders, cultural encounters, natural adventure activities and some of the best dive sites in the world.

For more information, contact: Andy Shorten, The Lighthouse Consultancy info@thelighthouseconsultancy.com www.thelighthouseconsultancy.com

Photography: Ethan Lee

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Roman Necropolis Only discovered in 1937 during the construction of what is now the Hotel Avala. This is two separate ancient burial grounds: a Greek necropolis dating back to the 4th to 1st century BC and a Roman one that was built on top of it during the 1st and 2nd century AD.

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Where to eat Porto Opposite the old town giving wonderful views over the port. Offering authentic Montenegrin cuisine focusing on seafood with some innovative dishes. A well stocked wine cellar with first class service and staff.

Marina Budva, 85310 Tel: +382(0)33 451 598 | €€€ Konoba Stari Grad n Ë Â É8 ½ oµ}V oµ} ² oµ} ½} µ µ Ë Â² man. The large platters to share are µÂ b²F 8 Y ½}b oµ} µ 8µ n²bµ} 8µ O8 Fb¢ Located in the old town with a terrace onto the beach – a smart and relaxed atmosphere with live ‘music’ most nights.

Njegoseva 14, Stari grad, Tel: + 382 33 401 910 | €€€€ Astoria A trendy restaurant situated on top of the hotel of the same name. Breathtaking views of the sea and old town from the rooftop terrace matches the impeccably prepared and presented cuisine. Wide-ranging selection of main dishes from Indonesian and Thai options to Mediterranean and Montenegrin all complimented by heavenly desserts and a lengthy wine list.

Old town, Njegoseva 4 Tel: +382 (0)33 451 110 | €€€€€

Babaluu An amazing restaurant in which to order pasta. The menu contains an impressive plethora of different ingredients and spices, encouraging diners to choose their own combinations. Of course there are also suggestions for those not feeling up to the pressure.

TQ Plaze, Mediteranska ulica Tel. +382 69 040 440 | €€€

After dark Casper bar No better place to have some sun downers and continue into the night. A veritable cornucopia of music style and don’t forget the annual jazz festival in early September. If you’re looking for something alternative, this is your place!

El Mundo Cocktail Bar Located near the marina on Trg od Gvozdenih Vrata, it’s known for its speciality cocktails and focus on Latin music. The place to be seen for the young and trendy set on a hot summer’s evening.

Top Hill With a capacity of well over 5,000 on the hill overlooking the city is one of the largest open air clubs in Europe. Its capacity and state-of-the-art facilities have added some big brand names to its programme, such as Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, Playboy and Fashion TV. A session at Top Hill is an experience not to be forgotten.

Emporio Club For over a decade nightclub goers have been enjoying the varied music and superb atmosphere in this amazing outdoor setting. A varied program of sponsored themed events throughout August are well worth the visit.

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Essential Budva Petrovac Jazz Festival: Internationally recognized, dragging many world renowned musicians to the coast in August.

Sveti Nikola Island: Sitting conspicuously in the middle of Budva’s otherwise empty bay and at 2km long it’s one of the largest islands in the Adriatic.

Sveti Stefan: Ð n ²½ obY µ 8 Y È 8ub built in the 15th century but transformed into a resort town in the 19th century for the Royals and celebs, such as; Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, Sophia Loren, Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Monroe & Princess Margaret.

Skadar Lake: A massive 391km2, the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula. Two thirds of the lake belongs to Montenegro, while one third belongs to the Republic of Albania.

Miloȏer A picture-perfect beach. 300m pink sand surrounded by the manicured gardens of the Villa Miloȏer resort.

Formerly the summer residence of the royal family.

River Tara Canyon: Rafting on the Tara River should not be missed. The deepest in Europe and 82km long.

Kotor A quick day trip is a must. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is simply stunning, with the port surrounded by an impressive city wall stretching over 2.5miles. Within these walls is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval old towns.

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Hadassah Ward looks at the advantages of registering a yacht in The British Virgin Islands.

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Perfect blend With jaw-dropping postcard perfect photos at every turn, the BVI experience is stretched across an almost immaculate spread of 60 islands, islets and cays dropped into the Caribbean Sea. Cosmopolitan , ²½ 8 µ b n ½}b µ½ µ½8F b ½b² 8½ 8 o 8 O 8 Ob ½²bµ ½}b world and the home of almost half a million active companies. Just across the way, is Virgin Gorda, the unspoilt friendly playground of the extremely rich, the very rich and regular folks like me. Every island has its own personality. The connecting 80°F waters are home to some of the most amazing wrecks and wall diving in the world. At some point in every one’s life a trip to the BVI is exactly what the doctor ordered.

What makes the BVI almost perfect? It’s the BVI blend - the trifecta of perfection: amazing cruising grounds and “the BVI experience”, our ½ O8 8 Y bO O µ½8F ½Ë 8 Y bµ½8F µ}bY o 8 O 8 µb²È Obµ µbO½ ²V 8 Y o 8 Ë Â² 8½bu ²Ë b *bY µ u +} u *bu µ½²Ë 2 ²u µ 8 Yµ +} u *bu µ½²ËV 2 +* É ½} ½µ ² ½V O ²½b µV bno O b ½ µb²È ObV and the highest international standards of transparency and regulation.

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“We have great initiatives on the horizon that will enhance our amazing Registry services even more and expand the Register to truly represent the BVI as it should be known: the sailing and yacht registry capital of the Caribbean.” Having gotten a small peek at VISR’s coming plans, I have to say that I have now become one of those few people who checks ½ µbb É} O} q 8u bÈb²Ë 8µµ u F 8½ µ q Ë u 8 Y µ Èb²Ë ² ÂY É}b ½ is representing my BVI, which is of course almost perfect.

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The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry is party to all relevant International Maritime Conventions and boasts up-to-date maritime legislation providing excellent mortgage protection, with technical expertise in-house and É ² YÉ Yb ÐV Ð + ¢ 2bµµb µ q Ë u ½}b 2 ²u µ 8 Yµ *bY µ u 8²b entitled to British Diplomatic/Consular support and Royal Navy protection.

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TERMINATION We all know viruses can kill, but as Claire Griffiths points out, in the close-quarter ever changing environment of yachts they can spread a whole lot faster.

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The perfect solution Total Science™ is an aqueous antiseptic solution originally created to help patients deal with multiple infections in 3rd degree burns. The company invested more than 8 years in R&D before the right effective composition was found. Total Science™ is the only disinfectant that will disinfect ALL surfaces including but not limited to: skin for humans and animals, all textiles and porous surfaces and all hard surfaces.

Total Science™ is 100% safe for use on humans, animals and the environment.

It is hypoallergenic, non corrosive, contains no alcohol, and it’s non flammable.

For more details, Tel: +353(1) 477 3404 or visit www.totalscience.eu

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DON’T IGNORE THE FACTS

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BILLION The number of germs, per square inch, on a telephone.

The number of germs, per square inch, on a toilet seat.

DAYS Time the cold virus can survive on an inanimate object.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services.

OS Maritime

The founder of OS Maritime, Olaf Steckstor, has over 25 years experience working in commercial shipping and the yachting industry and has worked as captain, technical manager and ² bO½ 8 8ub² µ b n ½}b É ² Y¯µ 8²ubµ½ Ë8O}½µ¢ OS MARITIME is limited to a restricted number of clients for ² bO½ 8 Y b²8½ 8 8 8ub b ½ ²Yb² ½ ² È Yb ½}b

highest customized support to each owner. Located close to the well-known yards, Lurssen and Abeking & Rasmussen in the }b8²½ n b² 8 Ë8O}½ F Y uV ½}b noObµ 8²b b ½ µÂ ²½ clients from around the world.

For more details; Tel:+49 (0)421 89 717 183 or visit: www.os-maritime.com

Lake Como Watersports ,}b b½ bÈ Ëb² µ ½}b  ½ 8½b + b² 58O}½ ÂÊÂ²Ë ½ Ë¢ ½ O8 qË around your yacht at speeds up to 80 kilometers per hour and at heights of up to 15 metres. The JetLev-Flyer is extremely safe and b8µË ½ qË ² È Y u } ²µ n b Ë b ½ n ² Ë Â 8 Y Ë Â² uÂbµ½µ É ½} µ½ Y È YÂ8 µ qË u É ½} Á ½bµ  Yb² ²b ½b O ½² by our instructor. Lake Como Watersports provides daily JetLevFlyer rental and sales for Super Yachts. For yachts with limited space onboard Lake Como can bring the Jetpack directly to your yacht within Italian, Monaco and French waters.

For more details; Tel:+ 39 (0) 3334 500 382 or visit: www.superyacht-watersports.com

Freestyle Cruiser XS Slide A superb addition to any yacht, the stand alone µ Yb O8 Fb o½½bY ½ 8 µÉ YbO ² µ½ q 8½ qµ} in the water. It comes with non-slip Air Stairs, multiple tie points and can be customized with the vessel’s name, logos and colors.

Designed and engineered to the highest standards; 100% of the seams are hot air welded, all Freestyle Cruiser slides are constructed out of 28 oz Firmatex™ reinforced PVC vinyl. Firmatex is the highest grade material in the industry and the designs meet or exceed all of the US, European and Australian +½8 Y8²Yµ n ² q8½8F b µ½²ÂO½Â²bµ¢ Èb²Ë ²bbµ½Ë b Cruiser slide is shipped with 2 high volume electric  µ ½}8½ É F ½} q8½b 8 Y Ybq8½b ½}b µ Yb¢ The pumps have thermal overload protection, and they are shipped with a standard electric rating of 230v with a Euro plug.

For more details; Tel: +1 727 563 2003 or visit: www.freestylecruiser.com

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EZAV

Acanthus ÐO8 ½}µ µÂ Ë O½ q Éb²µºn 8ubV ²O} YµV ½b² ² 8 Y bʽb² ² 8 ½µV q ² µ½¯µ µÂ bµV µ q Éb²µV q ²8 8²²8 ub b ½µV O µµ µ 8 Y planting services.

Their service focuses on quality and freshness. Your order, large or small, is scheduled using one of their many suppliers and is received at a dedicated O Y µ½ ²b ² ² ½ o 8 Yb Èb²Ë¢ ² ²b Yb½8 µ· ,b U ¥¾¾ Ï ¹ p¾Á ¸s or visit: www.directplantsltd.com

7Ð2¯µ uµ½8 Y u bÊ b²½ µb 8 Y experience have shown that nothing is more desirable than having modern, top-quality, and easy-to-control entertainment systems on a luxurious yacht. Their Entertainment Solutions exactly meet the demands of your clientele be it simple and bullet proof technology from world known brands or high tech developed solutions, EZAV designs the system that matches their wishes. Tune in ½ q bÊ F bV µ½8½b n ½}b 8²½ b ½b²½8 b ½ systems and turn watching movies, listening to music, or zapping through channels into an entirely new experience! ² ²b Yb½8 µ· ,b U¥s Ï sÁ ¹¹ ¸ ϸ ² È µ ½U www.ezav.com

Azur

ElectroMed ElectroMed has been servicing Super Yachts and Shipping in Gibraltar, Spain and beyond for the past 30 years, and had a vast history of service history and experience to draw upon. They are a small professional team and specialise in representing the manufacturers that they support in the highest of standards. ElectroMed are the preferred choice for the manufacturers that they represent with the technicians being sent far and wide to undertake warranty repairs on the behalf of manufacturers. It is the Mission of Electromed to be the Marine Electronics Company of Choice on behalf of our customers.

For more details Tel: +350 200 77077 or visit www.electro-med.eu.com

Azur Yacht Coatings are based in Nice, France and specialise in fairing, ²bo µ} u 8 Y 8 ½ O ²² µ 8 ½ application. Due to their location they are able to dispatch a team of } u} Ë §Â8 o bY µ bO 8 µ½µ ½ 8 Ë location on the Mediterranean coast. They bring with them proven experience and mastered application techniques and will offer advice to b µÂ²b ½}b ½  o µ} u §Â8 ½Ë whatever your requirements. Total ² 8²½ 8 ²bo ½µV F µ½b² 8 Y Y u repairs, internal and external È8² µ} u· O8 u ²8 µV ½b Yb²µ and jet skis, removal of deck n² ½Â²b 8 Y bObµ ½ Fb ²bo µ}bY in their professional paint cabins.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Nauti Parts

Superyacht Solutions Superyacht Solutions is an Australian-based yacht painting contractor with a lengthy track ²bO ²Y n ² n8 ² u ? o µ} u 8²ub Oµ½ bÉ F YµV o µ} u n ² YÂO½ Èbµµb µ 8 Y n ² ²bo µ} u n 8²ub Ë8O}½µV Éb² 8 Y sail. Having made many past forays into the Asian and European markets, the company recently established a permanent Southampton, UK-based operation, Superyacht Solutions LLP, headed by Chris Layton The new division is available to European yacht builders and owners seeking a highly experienced coating resource. Superyacht Solutions has particular expertise in large scale metallic and pearl applications.

For further details Tel: + +44 (0) 2380658627 or visit www.superyacht.com.au

In 2001, Nauti-Parts Sales & Service Center was opened expanding the Nauti-Parts brand. The jet ski & tender center specializes in all types of tenders, jet skis and outboard engines along with batteries, oils and a large selection of Yamaha & Seadoo Jet ski replacement parts. Sales, service, storage and winterization are all offered. Dealing with well known brands such as Yamaha, Honda, Avon, Zodiac, Williams and more. In 2009 Nauti-Parts were appointed the Seadoo dealer for Mallorca making them the only English Seadoo dealer in the Balearics. They provide expert advice and a friendly service, if they don’t have what you are looking for don’t be afraid to ask because nine times out of ten they can get it!

For more details; Tel: +34) 971 677 730 or visit: www.nauti-parts.com

Octo Marine

Technogurus Specialising in entertainment systems for superyachts, Techno Gurus started out as a consultancy and programming business. However, after much demand from existing clients they began to provide and install b§Â b ½ n² µO²8½O} ½  u²8Ybµ 8 Y ²b½² o½µ¢ With many new builds AV can be an afterthought in the design process and the AV contractor is chosen at a late stage in the build process. This is where a O µÂ ½8 ½ O8 8YY È8 Âb ½}b o 8 8bµ½}b½ OµV §Â8 ½Ë and serviceability of the complete system. It is vital to get an experienced consultant in at an early stage so they can provide consultancy throughout the job 8 Y ² È Yb n ²b§Â ²bY b§Â b ½ o½ n ² ² µb¢ For more details; Tel: +1 561 779 0160 or visit: www technogurus.us

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Specialist in water treatment.

Established in 2000, Octo Marine continues to bring innovative water treatment solutions to the marine industry. Their products include; bespoke in-line drinking system helping keep bottled water on the shelf, the Octo compact softener, now the most widely used in the yachting industry, the silver angel and their copper/ silver sterilizing system. Octo Marine are accredited hro agents, also servicing and repairing all makes of water makers. They a have a vast ²8 ub n o ½b²µV ² YÂO½µ 8 Y spares in stock and can handle world-wide shipping.

For more details; Tel- +33 (0) 493 650484 or visit: www.octomarine.net

IBOS FLIR The new FLIR MLS- / MS Series thermal imaging camera gives every boater the power to see clearly in total darkness. It can be used for many maritime applications.

Whether you are anchored in port or sailing in the open sea, you will be able to see in total darkness.

The FLIR MLS- / MS-Series are equipped with an un-cooled, maintenance free, microbolometer detector. It delivers crisp thermal images in any day or night situation. They are extremely compact and light, so ideal for go-anywhere operations, in all circumstances.

For more details; Tel:+32(0) 3665 5100 or visit: ÉÉÉ¢q ²¢O

Ocean Training Ocean Training are offering both RYA and MCA courses as part of a Blended Learning Program. This enables students to undertake the theory elements of their course without the necessity to attend a classroom or residential college. This means that the student can study while working aboard ship or at home, with µÂFµ½8 ½ 8 O µ½ µ8È u Fb bo½µ¢ ,}bË É Ë bbY to attend a College to undertake the Practical elements or examinations. For more details; Tel: +44 (0)1451 860435 or visit: www.oceantraining.com

Seahawk Maritime

Cello Marine by Isle of Man based company i-Bos Ltd puts all your Superyacht administration in one place. This software has the capability to store and control an unlimited number of µb8n8²b² Yb½8 µ 8 Y 8 ²b bÈ8 ½ §Â8 oO8½ Y O b ½µ 8 Y necessary papers such as passports, SEA’s and medical Ob²½ oO8½bµ ²b 8½bY ½ µb8n8²b²¯µ b Ë b ½¢ ,} µ µ u b ½ of access makes compliance with regulations such as MLC 2006 stress-free and its Dashboard application allows Cello Marine to be available on-board.

Crew payroll is also handled from Cello Marine, interfacing with most banking platforms allowing a seamless end-to-end approach to payroll management. For more details; Tel: +44 (0)1624 612343 or visit: www.ibosltd.com

Seahawk Maritime offer bespoke superyacht risk reduction solutions. Seahawk Maritime endeavours to reduce this risk and to mitigate the impact of maritime crime on its clients. All the Directors are ex-Special Forces veterans with vast amounts of Maritime Counter Terrorism experience with the operators being former military personnel with a superior standard of training and operational experience, eg; SIA Close Protection, STCW95, FPOSi, Advanced weapon handling.Seahawk have also launched a state of the art SSAS monitoring service from their 24/7 Response Facility, which can be used as a stand-alone service or as part of a wider bespoke security package. For more details; Tel: +44 (0) 1981 250 152 or visit: www.seahawk.org.uk

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Intelligent emergency care management for luxury liners and mega yachts

On the right course with

made in Germany

digital X-ray imaging ...with space saving, mobile complete solutions with optimal balance of weight, size and performance:

[60 kg; 96.0 x 59.5 cm]

O R Technology Digital X-ray and I m a gin g S olu t i o n s

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Amadeo M-DR

Amadeo X-ray Systems

...with the mobile and robust suitcase solution as an upgrade for an existing system:

Leonardo DR systems

OR Technology, Tel. +49 381 36 600 600, info@or-technology.com, www.or-technology.com

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Orange Boathouse

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The Orange Boathouse is a protective umbrella for your yacht ² n½²b Ë8O}½ 8 Y }8µ bÈ ÈbY n² ½}b Yb8 n 8 q bÊ F b ²u8 µ8½ ½}8½ b µÂ²bµ 8 bno O b ½V bnnbO½ Èb 8 Y É O µ½ µ ½ É ½} ½}b µ8 u Ë8O}½ ² ½ ² Ë8O}½ Yµ½²Ë¢ ,}b Orange Boathouse has combined their technical services and skills to create various yacht service points around the bY ½b²²8 b8 V O8 8F b n }8 Y u 8 n Ë Â² Ë8O}½ 8 ½b 8 Ob 8 Y µb²È Obµ bbYµ¢ ,}bË F² u 8 Éb8 ½} n bÊ b² b Ob 8 Y }8 Yµ Ë8O}½ u É bYubV É ½} ½}b 8 ½ ² ½bO½ ½}b µ  n Ë Â² Ë8O}½ Y² u ½µ nb½ b¢ For more details; Tel:+31 (0) 6 543 07 191 or visit: ÉÉÉ¢½}b ²8 ubF 8½} µb¢O

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THE ULTIMATE WATER TOY

FOR YACHTS www.freestylecruiser.com

+ 1.727.563.2003 info@freestylecruiser.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Galileo

Galileo Yachting Training Academy provides training and recruitment for crew to the Global Superyacht Industry. They based their training academy in Phuket in year ÁÏ Á 8 Y 8²b ½}b o²µ½ 8 Y Ë O 8 Ë offering this kind of training in Asia. They run a variety of courses to include STCW µ8nb½Ë Ob²½ oO8½ V Ébb b Y ² b ½8½ courses with hands-on experience for new students looking to enter the world of superyachts. Plus, a unique Thai cookery course all in the beautiful surroundings of the training facilities in Phuket.

For more details; Tel:+66 (0) 901759818 or visit: www.galileoyachting.com

Pantaenius Pantaenius is the leading yacht and superyacht insurance provider in Europe with over 70.000 yachts insured and 200 employees who are focused in Yb Èb² u bÊOb b Ob ½}b ob Y n Ë8O}½ µÂ²8 Ob 8O² µµ noObµ in Europe, America and Australia.

The hands-on sailing experience of bË µ½8nnV O F bY É ½} µ bO oO training in insurance, ensures that your requirements are handled with professionalism and understanding. Quick and competent in-house claims handling is key to Pantaenius values. With the launch of the new All Risks Superyacht Clauses, Pantaenius is able to offer a fully comprehensive package of insurance for your superyacht.

For more details; Tel: +377 97 70 12 02 or visit: www.pantaenius.fr

SEAnergy Marigot Bay

As propulsion and generator specialists, SEAnergy provide effective, expert and professional services n ² ½²8Y ½ 8 o ½²8½  ½ Èb²}8 n b u bµV gearboxes, waterjets, hydrojets, diesel-electric systems and hydraulic equipment. SEAnergy have developed strong skills and knowledge, allowing them now to deliver complete assistance on F Y u 8 Y ²bo½ ² bO½V b u b ² Ybµ u µ 8 Y more. As a sustainable partner for superyachts, SEAnergy offer a successful package of traceability, help on decision making, fast logistics 8 Y bnoO b ½ µb²È Ob¢ For more details; Tel: +33 (0) 677 684 337 or visit: www.seanergy.fr

Nestled into the rainforest that envelops the scenic west coast of Saint Lucia, Marigot Bay is the most enchanting and intimate yachting destination in the Caribbean. Set in front of the Discovery Hotel, The Marina prides itself on providing the highest quality of eco-friendly service to its yachting visitors in tandem with the full range of technical support, power, fuel & provisioning all in conjunction with a friendly and welcoming local community.

With berth capability of up to 80 metres LOA and 6.5 metres draft, The Marina offers perfect shelter and security in nature’s Hurricane Hole in the Eastern Caribbean.

For more details Tel: +1 758 451-4275 or visit: www.marigotbaymarina.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Dolphin Wear An industry leader in uniforms since 1989, Dolphin Wear É8µ ² ÂY ½ b ½}b ² o²µ½ µ} ɲ ½ n ²8 Ob in Port Adriano, Mallorca. Their vision is to offer far more than uniforms, but to continue to offer uniform solutions, bespoke designs and to deliver an end product that will µÂ ½ bÈb²Ë b F 8²Y ½}b Ë8O}½¢ ² O8µÂ8 Éb8² ½ formal wear and work wear plus much more, Dolphin Wear is your one stop shop uniform provider. Even though the company has massively expanded over the past 24 years, they still keep the original philosophy of providing } u} §Â8 ½Ë ² YÂO½µV bnoO b OË 8 Y u²b8½ bÈb µ n customer service. ² ²b Yb½8 µ ,b U ¥¾¾ Ï s ¾ ¾s Ͼ Ïg ² È µ ½U www.dolphinwear.com

Palma Sea School Palma Sea School are passionate about sailing and would love to teach you whether you’re a beginner - embarking on your new adventure - or an experienced professional looking to top-up your skills; you can be assured they have the perfect course for you.

The instructors Mags and John Hart have been teaching RYA courses for over 40 years. They have fantastic feedback from past students both here and in the UK and are two of the best and most experienced on the Island. ² ²b Yb½8 µ· ,b U ¥¾s ¸ ÏÏ p g ² È µ ½U www.palmaseaschool.com

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Cigisped Yacht Transport offers the full spectrum of yacht transportation. Serving yacht brokers, shipyards and private owners on a daily basis, they provide a tailor made service adapted to each individual inquiry. Thanks to an innovative approach and a valuable knowledge of the market, they frequently allocate strategic sailings allowing new itineraries to be made available for our clients.

Cigisped offer a wide range of destinations and over the years, ²bu 8² µ8 u n² ½}b bY ½b²²8 b8 µb8 ½ е 8 8 Y ½}b 8² East via the Gulf has become increasingly popular. Evolving in an industry where reliability is crucial, Cigisped’s priority is to deliver a punctual, safe, cost effective and hassle free service. ² ²b Yb½8 µ· ,b U ¥ ÏÏ ¸ s ¾gϹÏsp ² È µ ½U www.cigisped-me.net

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Manoel Island Tuuci More than 15 years ago TUUCI founder Dougan Clarke recognized that shade offered an incredible opportunity to introduce beauty, quality and ease of use in meeting the most basic of human needs – protection from the elements while enjoying time outdoors with friends and family. Drawing upon his hands-on experience in the 8² b Yµ½²ËV 8² b µb½ 8F ½ ²bYbo u ½}b µ}8Yb O8½bu ²Ë with highly engineered products, including parasols, pavilions and lounges that incorporate marine grade components and fabrics.

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Manoel Island Yacht Yard Ltd. (MIYY) is one of the oldest established yacht repair yards in the Mediterranean. The µ½b8YË q É n Yb 8 Y u O b ½b b }8µ 8Yb ½} µ Ë8²Y bÈ Èb and meet their clients’ specialized demands. Throughout the years MIYY has enjoyed respect for its commitment, reliability and workmanship. Its central Mediterranean location and ease of access by sea and air make Malta an ideal location for marine repair activity and a convenient choice to cruise with some of the greatest historical and architectural heritage available anywhere in the Mediterranean.

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Veritais Waves In this ever-changing yachting industry, Waves Recruiting are able to provide their clients with excellent service, selection and industry knowledge by offering full recruitment services, combining screening, checks and interaction with candidates, to make sure we will bring the best person to the job. Alternatively, the site will allow you to search and select candidates at your own pace.

Their friendly staff who have a wealth of industry knowledge are more than willing to help you with any questions you may have and are always ready to respond to new challenges.

For more details; Tel: +33 (0) 49396 8171 or visit: www.wavesrecruiting.com

Part of the Marine AV Group, Veritais is a leading world wide audio-visual specialist with its origins in the design, supply and support of AV, CCTV, lighting and monitoring integration systems for Superyachts and high end residential properties. Established as a separate division to service and supply the increasing demand for fully integrated luxury entertainment, room/cabin control and surveillance systems on Superyachts. Veritais understands the unique requirements, develops bespoke solutions and exceeds expectations in the design and implementation of networks, surveillance or entertainment systems. It provides the best of breed throughout the entire product range and seamlessly integrates all aspects of the project, maintaining the highest standards of build quality, reliability and audio visual performance and reproduction. For more details: Tel: +44 (0)870 609 1446 or visit: www.veritais.com

Penguin Penguin have developed a range of dedicated 8² b ²bn² ub²8½ µ ½ µ Ybµ u bY ½ o ½ seamlessly into any Yachts interior. Penguin cater for all aspects of refrigeration from cold rooms to large capacity galley fridges and freezers using water cooled or air cooled condensers going right through to deck bar fridges and VIP minibars. Quality and reliable refrigeration is vital on large yachts. Boats

can successfully charter even when their main engines are disabled, but take out the refrigeration and a charter becomes impossible.

Penguin understand this, designing all their galley products with excellent levels of redundancy and serviceability, backed up by a global network of service and support.

For more details: Tel: +44 (0) 2392 453430 or visit: www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/superyacht

M2M Fenders M2M Fenders is an established UK marine business with an expanding client base throughout Europe and beyond. They offer quality products and a premium service to luxury yacht owners, captains, yards, dealers and distributors and pride themselves on Fb u 8 ² 8O}8F bV q bÊ F b 8 Y ²b 8F b¢ They can put together a complete package to protect your yacht when

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A wide range of fender covers in various sizes and colours,a range of fender hooks plus much more.

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BODY Beginner’s

GUIDE to ...

POWERHOOP

W H AT I S ?

A Snail Facial

Hula-hoop your way to fitness with a Powerhoop WHAT? Around 200,000 Powerhoops have been sold in Scandinavia alone. Made from a high-quality plastic core, with phthalate-free, odourless, high-density foam padding, it’s a hula hoop for adults.

WHY? It’s fun and ideal if you’re looking for a slimmer waist.

This is effectively a weighted hula hoop that first became popular in Scandinavia and is now making its way here.

Apparently big in L.A, the snail facial involves letting African snails wander over your face. Snail slime is said to help repair and regenerate skin (it’s great for scars). It all started in 2006 when Chilean farmers noticed their skin was smoother after handling snails. Research found that slime protects the creatures from cuts, bacteria and the sun’s rays.

B E AU T Y M Y T H S

IS IT FOR YOU? As part of a group exercise class, it’s interactive and sociable. Plus you can take the Powerhoop home and it’s easy to assemble and dismantle. It can also be used in other classes such as yoga, Pilates and stretching exercises.

CALORIE COUNTER: Expect to burn around 360 calories per hour.

Good for COORDINATION: As part of an energising cardio workout, you’ll also gain better flexibility and coordination, as it strengthens and stretches your back muscles with minimum impact on joints.

HEART AND MIND: Improves circulation and keeps you active. It also boosts the flow of blood to your brain, making you feel refreshed.

BODY SHAPE: Leads to a firmer and slimmer waistline, plus a strengthening of muscles in your hips, bum and legs. It also improves posture and balance, and burns fat. Hula hoops offer similar benefits although they aren’t quite as versatile POSTURE: Reduces lower back pain while strengthening your core muscles. These deep muscles encircle the spine and provide structural support.

Using oil on your face clogs pores and makes your skin appear greasy False. If you strip your skin of oil it will produce even more oil to compensate. ”People say that oil can be occlusive, but it’s proven that skin absorbs natural light oils very well” says celebrity facialist Amanda Lacey.” The key is to warm a peasized amount in your hands and apply with a pressing and rocking movement.” This will exfoliate and restore moisture.

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technical innovations, Novurania’s CHASE is a world-class yacht tender and high performance offshore sport boat. Powered by either single or twin turbo charged diesel engines, the CHASE offers remarkable economy, reliability, and safety with a variety of custom modifications to truly personalize this boat for you.

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BODY BODYWORKOUT Summer Sculptor Being on a boat doesn’t mean you can’t train this summer. High-intensity, wholebody compound sessions will not only get and keep your body in shape in the shortest time possible, but it will also serve to maintain your energy levels to get through a busy season.

Paddy Warwick

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2 Weighted Split Squat (left leg)

Bend your knees in a squat with the kettlebell between your legs. Stand up, pushing down through your heels and swing the kettlebell in a controlled fashion, with straight arms, above your head. Engage your glutes and abs at all times. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat.

Holding the kettlebell upside down at chest height, step into a lunge position, with your left leg forward. Make sure your left knee is directly over your ankle and your right knee just skims the ground on each rep.

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3 Weighted Split Squat (right leg) Repeat exercise 2, switching leg position.

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Challenge 5 exercises in pyramid training.

Do as many reps as possible in the time. Complete the exercises sequentially. Work for 30s with 30s rest. Then work for 40s with 40s rest and then work for 50s with 50s rest.

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Without rests, it’s only 12 minutes 40 seconds work out every day, so make it count.

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4 Clean and Press (left arm)

5 Clean and Press (right arm)

6 Suitcase ‘V-up’

Lift the kettlebell with your left arm (with bent legs and a straight back), to a standing position. When it’s at chest height, drop into a slight squat, turn your wrist so the kettlebell rests on your arm, and raise your arm above your head, pushing up through your legs and arm.

Repeat exercise 4, switching arms.

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Feel free to post your times on Paddy’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/paddywarwickpersonaltraining) or just to let him know how you got on. See www.paddywarwick.com for more.

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GALLOPING

gourmet

Good food, good company, stunning scenery.

Chris Clifford recommends the best cooking courses on the Med.

NORCIA ITALY A Culinary Adventure in Umbria During “A Culinary Adventure in Umbria,” stay at a charming Umbrian palace, Palazzo Seneca, which dates back to the sixteenth century and is, today, a Relais & Chateaux property. In your four hands-on cooking classes with the passionate Chef Flavio, you will learn how to perfect ancient Umbrian culinary traditions using n²bµ} u²bY b ½µ O8 ½ ½}b ²bu V µÂO} 8µ ² O ½½8V ½²Ânq bµV pecorino, as well as fresh lamb, pork, and beef. This delicious holiday µ O b½b É ½} 8 ½²Ânq b } ½V 8 +8u²8 ½ ²bY É b ½8µ½ uV visits to local producers and the city of Assisi, and all meals, both at Granaro del Monte and Ristorante Vespasia. www.theinternationalkitchen.com

ANDALUCIA SPAIN Spanish and North African cookery holiday Set in our creative eco-chic designer retreat in the heart of the Parque Natural Sierra Maria-Los Velez. The focus of this new cookery holiday is on fresh, local produce. Forage in the national park to pick your own natural ingredients for your cookery classes and spend a day with a botanist to learn about growing local wild herbs and a day in the local ‘jamon’ village which is a whole village dedicated to producing the famous jamon from the region. This holiday celebrates the culinary q 8È Â²µ 8 Y O ½Â²b n + 8 8 Y ²½} Ðn² O8 É} µ½ µ½8Ë u in a creative and inspirational eco-retreat in a stunning ‘offgrid’ location. The eco-chic retreat has been lovingly created to a high luxury standard and is completely eco-friendly, and surrounded by almond blossom and desert-like landscapes – all round an incredible luxury cookery experience. www.golearnto.com

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PROVENCE FRANCE

CRETE GREEK ISLANDS

Michelin Star Cookery Holiday

Vegetarian Cooking Holiday

Learn to cook in luxury with a Michelin star chef in Provence in the pretty hilltop village of La Cadière d’Azur overlooking the Bandol vineyards and learn the secrets of Provencal cooking n² 8 bÊ b²½ É} µb o ²µ½ 8µµ µ ½b8O} u È µ ½ ²µ ½ cook. Stay in a luxury spa hotel and learn to cook in a nearby 8u o Ob ½ ½} Ob ½Â²Ë O  ½²Ë } µb ½}b 8µ½ Yb Ybµ +8Èb²µ µbY µ bO o O8 Ë n ² O u bµµ µ¢ 8µ½ u 8 Éb equipped kitchen and kitchen garden, guests will cook with the fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables grown in the gardens. www.golearnto.com

Kapetaniana is a small village perched at an altitude of 800 meters on the Asterousia range.

In this glorious setting you can combine your vegetarian cooking holiday with an outstanding traditional Greek cultural experience. Your host and cook, George, believes it is important for you to fully experience the Cretan passion for food and each day he will take you around the island and show you historical and archaeological sites of interest and then you will share lunch with the locals before returning for your hands on, custom made cookery class. www.golearnto.com

CORTONA ITALY Cook Under the Tuscan Sun Famous for its lovely rooms and 1* Michelin restaurant, the Relais & Chateaux property of Il Falconiere is your base for the cooking vacation, “Cook Under the Tuscan Sun.” The hotel is run by the Baracchi family, who also run an on-site winery. Your four hands-on cooking classes are held in a teaching kitchen, and all the chefs will introduce you to the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. When not cooking, relax in the Thesan spa, visit Cortona - the setting for the book and movie “Under the Tuscan Sun,” and explore a local market as well as other Tuscan cities. www.theinternationalkitchen.com

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A DAY in the life of a...

Superyacht Supply Company Owner Director of Freedom Maritime, Pete Williams’ first taste of super yachts came in 1982 while back packing around France. In Antibes, he took an instant liking to crew life and spent 10 years working in yachts around the world.

Retiring as a Captain he decided to open a live music bar and Restaurant in Antibes. La Gaffe opened in 1992 and quickly became a yacht crew institution. In 2000, seeing a gap in the market, he opened Freedom Maritime in an office just 10 metres square. With friendly Captains as his initial customer base, the business rapidly grew into the thriving yacht supply business it is today.

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Service with a Smile

AFTERNOON Lunch Lunch break! Let’s have lunch at the Transat, a super restaurant opposite Port Vauban. Ralph and his team of waiters are always happy and smiling giving the place a good, friendly vibe with great attitude. Farfalla Transat, F½½b²q Ë 8µ½8 É ½} O²b8 Ë u ²u Î 8 O}bbµb 8 Y }8 µ Ybo ½b Ë Ë n8È Â² ½bl

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At the end of the working day 5.30pm and the ladies depart for the day leaving the guys to round up! Everyone seems happy that we have had a productive day. I meet with heads of department to discuss the day and plan for tomorrow. It’s nice to have a mini think tank at the end of the day to work out any problems. 6 pm Lock Down. I drive to Juan les Pins to meet Sallie (my wife) for a nice cold glass of wine (or even 2) which seems to me a good way to unwind after a hectic day, looking out to sea – Wonderful!

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Who would you like to take to bed and why?

I usually turn in at 10.45pm. Who would I most like to take to bed? Well that’s obvious - my lovely wife Sallie… you can guess the rest!!!

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lose calls and minor incidents occur more frequently than any of us care to admit. Although serious consequences are usually avoided these are nonetheless harbingers of more serious accidents. Minor events are indicators not only of active failures but of latent unsafe conditions and underlying factors. These are the lessons that must be learned and disseminated before serious consequences result. This is one of the major advantages of a proper and well implemented safety management system, and is the raison d’être of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

Although ISM is not mandatory for commercial yachts under 500 GT, a safety management system is nonetheless one of the best ways to self-regulate and reduce risks to levels that are as low as reasonably practicable; it is at the very root of marine safety. While some safety management systems are quite complex and unwieldy, there really is no need. In essence, ISM can be summed up simply as: Say what you do – and then do what you say.

Following procedures +8nb½Ë 8 8ub b ½ µ ½ 8F ½ o u O}bO µ½µV 8 ½} Âu} ½ is about following procedures. For manoeuvres such as anchoring or berthing, or deploying the jet ski for example, simply document the safe and normal way you go about that manoeuvre. Any ² ObY²b É ²½} ½µ µ8 ½ µÂ8 Ë o½µ b 8ub¢ ,}b V É}b ½ comes time to execute, follow the procedure. However, nothing should be cast in stone. If you realize that the procedure is not being followed, there may be a very good reason. Maybe the procedure is wrong. Of course, it could be that the crew need some additional training. But safety management is a living tool, and you should not be adverse to rewriting procedures if it becomes apparent that there is a better way. But you must also be ever vigilant for deviations and shortcuts, nipping them in the bud. Writing operational procedures is not only a good way to document the best practice on your vessel, it is a

process that lends itself to giving forethought to contingencies and risks. It is also the best way for new crew to come up to speed with the various ins-and-outs of the yacht.

New day new risk Each day brings new challenges and risks – to speak nothing of old risks that can re-emerge to trap an unwary crew. Even though perfection is not attainable we should not stop our drive towards continuous improvement. Crucially everyone, from the deckhand or steward to the captain, should share the same È µ n 8 µ8nbV bnoO b ½ Èbµµb ¢ ,}b µ8nb½Ë 8 8ub b ½ µËµ½b is the blueprint for such a vision.

A safety management system is not a panacea – but it does give structure, form and method to the desire to build a strong safety culture and produce quality services. But, like any goal, if not taken seriously by senior management, one cannot expect employees to spontaneously adopt it of their own accord.

At the end of the day you want safety to “get done”. By establishing a safety management system you have taken the o²µ½ µ½b ²bYÂO u ² µ µ ½ bÈb µ ½}8½ 8²b 8µ É 8µ ²b8µ 8F Ë practicable; you are at the forefront of marine safety. Keep it simple, keep it small, but most of all just keep it.

This article has been written and provided for by Capt. Paul Drouin of SafeShip.ca. Mr. Drouin is a career mariner having worked for the Canadian Coast Guard as Captain, Transport Canada as a marine inspector and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada as a marine accident investigator. Mr. Drouin is also a contributing author for Lloyd’s Maritime Academy’s distance learning program in safety management. Paul has recently transitioned to the Superyacht sector and is currently considering shipboard employment proposals.

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Consider grille position, both return and supply, when selecting a location.

Remember there are different levels of cooling required for different locations depending on both local temperatures and humidity levels - what works well in the Med may not be suitable for the 8² 8µ½¢ µ Yb² O8 power sources voltage and frequency. The cost can also be offset by the increase to the future resale value of the boat with that system installed.

JACOPO SPADOLINI

Chief Executive Officer Silver Arrows Marine

CAPT. PAUL DROUIN

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HOW IMPORTANT IS THE PROTOTYPE PHASE BEFORE A CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT TODAY?

SHOULD EVERY SLIP BE REPORTED TO THE CAPTAIN - EVEN IF NOTHING BAD HAPPENED?

Superyacht manufacturers and the motor industry have long known that computer-aided design cannot solve every problem alone. Some things you have to touch, feel and try for yourself.

That is why prototypes are so important. With Silver Arrows Marine’s connections with both superyachts and cars it is only natural we should take this path, especially since we are exploring µ 8 Ë bÉ o b Yµ É ½} our 14m luxury motor yacht. Building one-to-one mock-ups is expensive and time consuming but already it has paid off, not just in validating the hull performance but also in a host of smaller ways. ² + Èb² в² ɵ 8² b it is an essential process ½}8½ É b µÂ²b ² o ²µ½ production Granturismo of the seas is as perfect as we can make it.

Yes. Without the facts, an informed decision cannot be made. Errors, essentially unsafe acts do not exist in isolation.

They are a result of unsafe conditions or underlying factors. Only by eliminating the unsafe condition will the mistakes be eradicated or the consequences reduced to a tolerable level. Unless these events are reported, the unsafe condition will persist, and will sooner or later provoke other unwanted consequences. Just as a strong safety culture should form the nucleus of a crew’s approach to managing risks, so too must a robust reporting culture be the glue that helps bind the other elements together to form a systemic approach to reducing overall risks.

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MYBA UPDATE

Master Chefs 2013 MYBA Charter Show Chefs’ Competition.…and the winner is!

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A NEW ERA FOR CREW YPI Crew is one of the first crew recruitment agencies to be MLC 2006 accredited by the Lloyds Register. Director Laurence Lewis explains the real benefits for owners and crew.

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he Maritime and Labour Convention aims to achieve worldwide protection for all seafarers by providing global standards applicable to the entire maritime industry. It is estimated that there are over 1.2 million people working at sea and whilst the convention was not written with the yachting industry in mind, commercial yachts fall under the umbrella of the convention which explains why yacht crew agencies are taking the matter very seriously.

From a very early stage, YPI Crew took an active interest in the development of the convention that was to become one of the biggest milestones in luxury yachting. “We could see that once in place, the MLC 2006 was going to affect the lives of yacht crew worldwide,” explains Laurence. “I wanted to make sure YPI Crew was a major part of it from the start and every year since 2008 we attended conferences and seminars including those given by the Lloyds Maritime Academy in London and, indeed here in France, where we attended an MLC 2006 conference chaired by the director of the International Labour Standards Department, Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry. We’ve been involved in exchanges at the very highest level.”

High standards With two YPI Crew recruiters completing an intensive two-day ½²8 u É ½} ÐO8Yb 8 5( ¯µ 8 no Obµ 8O V Laurence’s aim has been to ensure every member of the team is trained to the highest standard on the MLC. ¬ ½ µ ²½8 ½ FbO8µb n ² ½}b o ²µ½ ½ b É b²µ 8 Y O²bÉ É know where they stand on all important employment elements.

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Be prepared Of course, YPI Crew, as with any quality agency, has not been waiting for the MLC 2006 to introduce best practice however Laurence agrees recruitment procedures have tightened. “When 8 O8 Y Y8½b o ²µ½ ²bu µ½b²bY É ½} 5( ²bÉ Ëb8²µ 8u V Éb É Â Y µb Y 8 µ} ²½ b 8 8µ u n ² 8 2V O Ë n ½}b bY O8 Ob²½ o O8½b 8 Y ½}b² ²b bÈ8 ½ Ob²½ o O8½bµ¢ ÉV Éb }8Èb 8 µ } µ½ O8½bY Y8½8F8µb É} O} q 8uµ  ½}b bÊ ²Ë Y8½bµ n bY O8 Ob²½ o O8½bµ 8µ Éb 8µ 8 É u b8µË Èb² o O8½ 8½}b ½ O ½Ë 8 Y È8 Y ½Ë n Ob²½ o O8½bµ¢ ,}b ÁÏϹ O 8 Ë 8 Â8 ½ ub½}b² É ½} our YPI Crew recruiters’ handbook has become the blueprint for daily operations today.

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Babyshambles, London Level 42, London Rod Stewart, London San Sebastian Film Festival Oktoberfest, Munich Fleetwood Mac, London Oyster festival, Galway, Ireland

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Maxi Rolex Cup, Porto Cervo America’s Cup Finals, San Francisco Festival de la Plaisance, Cannes Monaco Classic Week Newport Boat Show, Rhode Island Southampton Boat Show Trophee Pasqui, Villefranche Istanbul Boat Show Sao Paolo Boat Show Regattas Royales, Cannes Monaco Yacht Show Auckland Boat Show Voiles de St Tropez Coupe d’Automne, Cannes

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