ON BOARD MAGAZINE Autumn 2011

AUTUMN 11

AUTUMN 11

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CONTENTS

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features 14

Chasing The Dragon Duncan Bannatyne talks about his life in the South of France

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Cover Up The importance of choosing the correct insurance package

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Appi Talk The latest in App technology

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Keeping Her Head Above Water Deborah Harris talks exclusively to Jessica Watson

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Six Sheets To The Wind Alcohol concerns for the yachting industry

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Love Me Tender rances and Michael Howarth looks at tenders, and the importance of choosing the correct tender for your budget and space.

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The More You Learn A look at the current range of training courses

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regulars 5

Salty Sea Dog Michael Howarth asks at what age is a captain too old?

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Up Fronts Tips,people, advice and myths

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In My Opinion Bluewater’s Lizzie Irving looks at the controversial subject of tipping

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New Launch Frances and Michael Howarth review Perini Navis’ Galileo G

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Table Talk

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Top tables, restaurant news, hotel menus and food trends 64

Who’s Providing The best food and drink providers

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The Corker Jamie Goode looks at Sauvignon Blanc

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CONTENTS regulars 68

Six Of The Best Coffee Machines

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Navigator Nice provides the perfect retreat

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Yacht Essentials Essential products and services

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Ask The Experts Advice from the leading experts in their field

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Legal Legal matters with Quentin Bargate

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Finance Clive Evans says that it is clear that the investment world has changed

16 Editor: Chris Clifford Editorial Assistant: Carol Kenyon Advertising Manager: Tim Morris Sales Executives: Lee Morgan, Mellisa Hayes Art Direction: One Little Studio Accounts: Julie Hewitt Contributors: Frances and Michael Howarth, Stephen Price, Nancy Helsin, Andy Rice, Claire Griffiths, Clive Evans, Sophie Dening, Michelle Atkins and Lizzie Irving On Board is published quarterly by Plum Publications 8 Rue D’Opio,06560,Valbonne,Alpes Maritime,France tel: 00 33 (0) 4 93 06 09 12 email: info@onboardmagazine.fr web: www.onboardmagazine.fr The editor and publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors nor do they accept responsibility for any errors in the transmission of the subject matter in this publication. In all matters the editors decision is final.

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COMMENT

Salty Sea Dog

Experience Counts

You are Only as Old as You Feel says Captain Michael Howorth

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s a grey haired sailor, I believe I am allowed to use the adjective ‘experienced’ when I describe myself as a superyacht Captain.

While it is true, that more recently, I have chosen to work in yachts only as a relief Master I still like to consider myself, very much, a working Captain and I believe the fact that I work as such, adds credence to my writing on the subject for this and other superyacht magazines. (Fortunately so do my editors).

I did say I like to consider myself, because, until the other day, when a yacht Captain friend of mine, telephoned me, I still thought of myself as being eligible for employment. He phoned to ask if I knew of any jobs, adding he had been out of work for eight months. Knowing how conscientious he is, I asked why it had been so long, hoping that he would not tell tales of how he lost his last 75 metre yacht on a rock. I was somewhat shocked to hear that he thought the reason was, that at 45, he was too old!

Now this happened not long after Captain Chelsey B Sullenberger III, a somewhat grey haired and highly experienced airline pilot beautifully crafted an emergency landing onto the surface of the Hudson River. It was, it turns out, precisely because he had so much experience flying aircraft in the days before automation became the norm, that he was able to revert to his library of hard earned experiences and use those to save all those lives.

Nice Legs!

Just the ticket

We work hard to gain professional qualifications, but ask any MCA examiner, and they will tell you the same thing. “There is no substitute for experience when it comes to command.” While we all have to become Captain once, for the first time, it should, I feel, be at the back end of the career rather than on day three.

I remember well, a serious fire on board a yacht of which I was in command. I recollect the awful feeling on hearing the alarm, I recall the rush of adrenaline when I looked at the CCTV screens showing my engine room ablaze. My chief engineer confirmed my worst fears and for several hours it looked as if we might lose our yacht. During the incident, I ordered the evacuation of all passengers and, with the help of my extremely well behaved and trained crew, went on to save the yacht from sinking and organised her safely towed into port by tugs.

There is no substitute for experience when it comes to command

Clearly questions have to be asked of crew agents and others who appoint Masters to command superyachts that are, in some cases, just a tad smaller than mini cruise liners. How old is too old, and at what point does looking good in a pair of white shorts become a better bet when employing a Captain to oversee a crew of 20 plus professional yachties?

Surely there can be no substitute for experience built upon the sound foundation of top class training, and just because a candidate for a job has a piece of paper saying he is qualified to command a yacht, it does not mean that he should be allowed to do so without first having served under the command of a senior yacht captain from who he can learn the tricks of the trade.

Instinctive Action

Since then, I have been asked, why did you do this and what prompted you to do that? How did you know that was the right thing to do? My answer to all questions is I do not rightly remember. All I do know is, that I reacted automatically and I did so by drawing upon the library of training I had received and the experiences that life at sea had taught me to overcome and I acted accordingly almost instinctively. Perhaps it is those qualities that make a good Captain.

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UPFRONTS

Mythical

Sea Creature LEVIATHAN

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In biblical mythology Leviathan was a sea monster from ancient Canaan, associated with Satan. The monster was usually portrayed as a twining sea serpent, which was applied as a symbol for chaos. Other religions generally portrayed Leviathan as a whale demon with seven heads, and he was believed to be king of lies, or king of fish. In Modern Hebrew, Leviathan simply means whale.

Number Crunching $650,000 to fill up Eclipse mega yacht owned by Roman Abramovich

Yachtie Types The Newbie

My Favourite Destination Montenegro

Hemmo Bloemers Yacht Masters The destination which I have picked is Montenegro right in the Bay of Kotor. In my opinion this is one of the best destinations to be viewed from the sea. There are very few places in the world where you are surrounded by such dramatic abundant mountainous backdrop right by the sea, especially in such privacy.

There are numerous bays with glass-like fjords to quietly anchor, even in the height of summer. Montenegro is definitely one the most up and coming fun places to be in the Mediterranean and when there, it is like you have discovered a secret destination.

There are vast amounts of things do whilst in Montenegro you could go to the historic town of Kotor or go round the corner to Porto Montenegro where there is an incredible array of things to do from lively bars, restaurants and shopping. They have recently built a spectacular 64m infinity pool called the Lido Mar Club which overlooks the Mediterranean, which is a must visit and something that cannot be compared! I recently discovered Budva which is around a 20 minute drive from the Marina where there are beach clubs and the majority of the nightlife really takes place here. There is even an Aman Resort, which recently opened on its own private island and is one of only two in Europe! This is a destination that I would definitely not hesitate to recommend to anyone.

We all know about the aspiring crewmember that during his interview asks the following questions before he’s even sat down: if can he use the jet skis, is the gym is available to crew, and will you pay him the same salary as his ‘mate’ earns on “such and such” a boat. Easily recognisable when arriving for his first day on the job, the ‘newbie’ wheels his bag along the teak, sending shivers down the spines of the deck crew. If he lasts the day he can be heard at breakfast the next morning telling the Chef that his favourite cereal is not amongst the 15 other choices available in the cupboard. After lunch he goes on to endear himself to the Stewardesses by commenting that he ‘thought it was the Stews’ job,’ when asked to put his plate and glass in the dishwasher. He manages to top this off by attempting to ‘High-5’ the Owners coming back on board after dinner out, when a simple “Good evening” will suffice. Three months down the track and with a Yachtmaster Coastal under his belt, our ‘newbie’ comments that he thought he would have had more “drive time”.

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UPFRONTS Famous Fictitious Captains

HOT Captain Ahab CLAIM TO FAME: Owns a cool peg leg and is the OG whale killer MODUS OPERANDI: Iambic pentameter hate poems, bitching Ishmael around QUOTE: “….to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hates’ sake I spit my last breath at thee” SHIP: Pequod WEAKNESS: Staircases, PETA, termites WEAPON OF CHOICE: Harpoon DEATH: Caught himself in his own harpoon rope and was dragged into the sea with Moby FAVOURITE UNIFORM: Peacoat, quaker beard

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Where in the world Flying Fish Cove is the capital of which Island 10° 30° 0° S, 105° 40° 0° E?

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AXE BOWS Got to admit they look pretty sexy… Quite aside from the fact that the shape provides a “softer” entry into oncoming waves, allowing for water to split off to either side of a boat than go under it. Oh, it also maximizes waterline length, generally making for a faster boat.

EXPLORER / EXPEDITION YACHTS What more could you want in a yacht? Powerful, rugged Superyacht on the outside, luxurious comfort on the inside. With the range, safety and reliability to explore every remote corner of the world. And with the larger hull volumes, more toys than you can poke a stick at.

P.L.B’S THE ‘hot’ item for all sailors and adventure/extreme sports enthusiasts. Personal Locator Beacons can be registered to an individual as opposed to a vessel, with selfactivated and water-activated designs available. They are super compact, and accessories ensure that you can safely move around without fear of losing the unit. Operating on the 406Mhz global satellite rescue system ensures that your emergency signal can be sent from anywhere in the world.

MINIMALIST INTERIORS The trend for less fussy, more minimalist interiors with cleaner, sharper lines is SO on the button. Markedly more chic than the glitzy, gilded, hi-gloss interiors of yesteryear.

JET-SKIS The scourge of our waterways – a motorbike on the sea. Highly dangerous, noisy, smelly and un-environmentally friendly. There is really nothing more inane than sitting on one of these contraptions for hours on end scaring the living daylights out of swimmers.

EPAULETS & TIE Terribly ‘old-school’. Are we are trying to look like limo drivers, Italian waiters or airline pilots? In this day and age of high fashion, surely we can come up with something a little (or a lot) more chic? At least for the girls.

A MILLION THROW CUSHIONS The designers who decided that this is a good idea need a reality check. Where to sit? Guests are too frightened to even try for fear of getting swallowed up and never seen again. Where to store?

Storage space being prime real estate on yachts. And getting the deck crew to set them up as the designer intends, is a lesson in pain… And lose those ‘rabbit ears’ – so 2005.

NAME BOARDS THAT CHANGE COLOUR Can’t begin to describe how tacky these are. Reminiscent of the lights advertising pizza shops in touristy beachside towns – like Blackpool. Goes to prove the old adage: “money does not beget taste.”

DECKHANDS WEARING WHITE FRAMED SUNGLASSES Very effeminate indeed boys…

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Christsmas Island

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I SAY

MY IN

OPINION Bluewater’s Lizzie Irving questions the distribution of the hard earned tips among crew members

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his industry, despite giving the rich & famous access to 71% of the world’s surface, is incredibly small... No matter where you travel in the world, be it the Caribbean, USA or Mediterranean you cannot help but cross paths with characters that you have previously met. The industry moves fast, the only problem being that hearsay travels as fast as crew do!

Something I personally find to be as murky as the waters in the Baltic Sea are charter tips... is more transparency required?

Although yacht crew tend to expect tips, MYBA’s guidelines say that ‘Gratuities are left solely at the Charterer’s discretion. Brokers generally suggest to the Charters that a gratuity calculated between 5% and 15% of the contracted gross charter fee is only appropriate if the crew have given excellent service.’ Therefore the crew are employed by the owners to provide the best service possible, earning generous salaries based on experience. Any extras earned on charter are therefore considered to be a bonus to be distributed at the captain’s discretion.

Some Confusion

One example that I find nothing short of ridiculous, is dividing gratuities pro rata based upon salary. captain vs junior stew, with the recommended salary on a 60 m MY being 11,000€ vs 2500€, I really struggle to find the logic in giving a junior stewequally as sleep deprived as the captain- less than 25% of their share of the tips. Being that I don’t have my Master 3000 or my Y1, have I missed something here? I am also intrigued to know if the charterer paying the tip in this situation is aware how this will be decided?!

What never ceases to amaze me however, is how stories of the unfair division of tips are still very common...

Not wanting to confuse anyone here, I am 100% behind yacht crew getting the tips that they deserve.

I also know and admire many completely honest captains that see the importance in treating their crew as they would like to be treated...

Having worked on various yachts, I know that tips are earned; pushing yourself beyond exhaustion to provide immaculate service is required of you onboard. What never ceases to amaze me however, is how stories of the unfair division of tips are still very common...

Captains Retainer

Having experienced a case of ‘incentivised end of season tips’ myself, I find the concept of a captain retaining your tips accumulated over an entire season- on the understanding that you will receive them providing you make it to the end of the season or the other side of the Atlantic- very controversial. I have heard instances of such captains and crew on smaller vessels making it impossible for the junior member of crew to stay so that the rest of the crew can divide them, in saying that, I have also heard stories of crew earning a large tip and leaving in the height of season, making it very difficult to reach a conclusion on what a captain should do...

As charter is very much a team effort, our charter fleet manager Zelda Swindell recommends to every captain that tips should to be split in an equal manner between all crew members employed.

The concept behind putting this article out to the industry is not to point at anyone but to make captains aware that these situations- although very hush hush onboard- often come to light... transparency, in the future, may be a better idea...

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Open To Question Do you feel that the term ‘Yachtie’ is derogatory and has negative connotations?

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Jon Gray Inserve Yachts Shoreside Manager The term ‘yachtie’ has changed its meaning for me the longer I have worked in the yacht industry. In the early days, I saw the term as having negative connotations – perhaps because I had moved from outside the industry. Having learnt a lot more, and seen that ‘yachties’ do many things better than in merchant shipping for example, I now think of the term as a friendly colloquialism.

Carl Demouzon Paula Robson Captain & Chef M/Y Magna Magic We don’t think the term Yachtie is derogatory. It’s been around a long time, before there was Political Correctness… And we made it up ourselves. It’s no more degrading than ‘Sparky’ or ‘Chippie’. What ‘yachtie’ out there doesn’t understand the term ‘Nipper’ - the youngest and greenest boy-crew on the boat? They all smack of familiarity, friendliness and convivial living. Yes, it’s really a term to be used by, and between ‘yachties’ themselves and Never in a professional capacity. But ‘Professional Yachtsman’ is not a term anyone would band about in a bar, naturally, it’s too stiff.

Charlie Dymock Chief Officer Studying for Master 3000 Yes, I do believe the term ‘yachtie’ has become, to a certain extent, associated with the negative side of the yachting industry. If I hear ‘yachtie’ used now I must admit I think of young, happy-go-lucky yacht crew who more often than not over indulge in alcohol, have few cares in the world and flitter from yacht to yacht (barely staying a season) and expect top jobs, both in terms of pay and ‘the yacht’ at the same time.

Professional Yacht Crews have many great attributes- diligent and hardworking, they often put up with working conditions unheard of in other industries. It is more than a job, it is a lifestyle where you are at the call of your wealthy owners and in return you are paid handsomely. Perhaps I am old fashioned, or indeed getting old, but I try to stay clear of being classed as a ‘yachtie’ and prefer the term ‘professional yacht crew’!

Rebecca Mills Chef M/Y Lady Christina “Yachtie?” I’ve heard us called worse things… And it’s shorter than well paid, overworked, tax-exiles!

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Dragon’s Den favourite Duncan Bannatyne reveals his love affair with the South of France...

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t will surprise few to find that charismatic Scottish businessman Duncan Bannatyne requires no second invitation to escape the industrial warehouse surroundings of the BBC’s top-ranked business reality show ‘Dragon’s Den’.

The 62-year-old Scot, who emerged from the backstreets of Glasgow to forge an extensive leisure empire, may appear right at home when savaging a nervous entrepreneur’s grasp on profit and loss forecasts, but given the choice he’d rather be on the French Riviera – in Mougins, to be precise.

“I don’t think people expect it, but I’m very chilled out away from the office,” Bannatyne begins, speaking exclusively to On Board magazine. “I try to get away for at least four months of the year – essentially whenever the kids are about. We have a few places we like to head off to, but Mougins has been a home for a good while now, and I can see us always returning because it’s beautiful.

“As you would expect, there’s a real vibe around the French Riviera. It’s not just the boats and the restaurants, but there’s a feeling in the air that everything’s good in the world – I never used to feel that in Clydebank when I was selling ice creams!”

Bannatyne’s attainment of considerable commercial status stuttered somewhat in the early years. He was dishonourably discharged from the Royal Navy for fighting a drunken superior officer, spent over a week in prison as a result of an unpaid £10 fine for breaching the peace, and didn’t have a bank account until the age of 30. But the purchase of an ice cream van for £450 kicked off a string of successful businesses; an empire that went on to showcase nursing homes, nursery chains and health clubs.

“I think people expect your tastes to change with money, but mine haven’t. Yes, of course, I like to go to nice restaurants, and there are plenty vying for business in the south of France, but I’ve only just bought my first flash car – a Maserati – and I’ve not yet gone for the yacht!

“They cost a fortune – and the only people I know who own yachts are ‘non doms’”, he quips, smirking wryly, as he references his very public fallout with one of his fellow Dragons.

his chair at the thought of lounging by the pool with his family.

“We travel a fair amount – Barbados is great, the weather’s fantastic and the waterskiing is a real buzz, and I rate the Sandy Lane hotel as the best in the world. We like the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa as well – one of the most inspiring places on Earth, especially if you’ve got kids and you like nature. I’ve also fond memories of living in Scotland and Jersey, but to go somewhere and do very little – even if it’s just a bit of people watching – Mougins and Cannes are up there with the best.

Independent “The meat and fish dishes seem to taste so much better here and there’s a hint of Italian spirit at every turn. And France really rebels against the idea of big business chains – everything is independent and bespoke. It wouldn’t be an ideal place from where to launch a new venture because there’s so much red tape, and employees are virtually unsackable. But that’s not something I have to worry about these days, thankfully.”

While his personal fortune has been secure for many years, Bannatyne still likes to impart 30 years of commercial experience on those keen to listen – most recently in the form of his fifth published business book ’43 Mistakes Businesses Make’. With a title that requires no explanation, the Dragon guides readers around the pitfalls of the commercial world, and even admits to noting down more than a few of his own failings.

“I think I can admit to all 43 in some way!” he laughs. “Ultimately, there are so many mistakes that businesses can make.

And sometimes you have to make them to be able to move on – it’s all about learning from experiences. For that reason, it’s not a negative book – it’s a thing people should look at, read and understand.”

There’s a feeling in the air around The French Riviera that everything’s good in the world

Jet Setter “James Caan has one so I’m put off slightly. It’s difficult to rule out having one around Mougins however, though I think I’d go for the jet before the yacht, even though it’s actually easier to fly easyJet when we’re coming in to Mougins!”

Speaking to Bannatyne, you do sense that in this part of the world he has found somewhere that truly works for him. He admires the independent nature of shops and restaurants, marvels at the French laissez-faire attitude, and visibly reclines in

Time To Relax Whether Bannatyne needs to share his business nous with the wealthy fraternity of the French Riviera seems doubtful... not that he’d even try.

“When I’m in Mougins I check in for business for an hour each day, and that’s it; nothing more. It’s the sort of place that should be relaxed in, not worked in. If the truth be known, I’d live in France tomorrow if I could, though I’m having a job convincing my wife. And she’d certainly want to be elsewhere during the Cannes Film Festival, as the roads are always blocked, something she reminds me about frequently!”

Duncan’s new book, ’43 Mistakes Businesses Make’ is out now, published by Business Plus.

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NEW LAUNCH

Galileo G

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ottest new superyacht launch this summer has to be the 55 metre Galileo G from Picchiotti. Hang on, did we say hottest?

Well perhaps it would be more honest to describe this yacht as the coolest, because this baby, is Ice Class ready and planning to take on the North West Passage, bow first!

Designed for remote Arctic and Antarctic exploration here is a blue water explorer yacht that really looks the part. Her interior has a warm feel about it and offers ample living space spread over three decks. The dĂŠcor is dark woods and pleasing soft furnishings, while comfy carpets lend themselves equally well to keeping guests warm and toasty.

The bridge deck comprising of an elegant sun deck and comfortable lounge area is divine. The Captain’s cabin behind the bridge

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Writing for On Board, Frances and Michael Howorth were among a small discreet group of VIPs invited out on sea trials of this latest Motor Yacht from Perini Navi

Specifications: Year: 2011 LOA: 55.2 m Range: 9000 nm @ 11 knots Exterior Designer: Philippe Briand/Vitruvius Yachts Interior Designer: Perini Navi Number of Guests: 10 Number of Guest Cabins: 5 Number of Crew: 11 Contact: info@vitruviusyacts.com Website: www.vitruviusyachts.com

is compact but there is a separate office. The layout on the main deck is classical with spacious owner’s suite forward and large, luxurious main saloon and dining area aft. The lower deck has two doubles and two twins with Pullmans for guests, while crew quarters forward are excellent. Stews will love the laundry room with its large porthole.

Nice One Baby!

The yacht is seriously set up for ice with strengthened hull, prop shafts and purpose built propellers of Nibral (NickelBronze-Aluminium alloy). Ice knives are fitted on the leading edges of the rudders and all these factors point to a yacht very much purpose built for cold climate cruising.

Crew Enough

Built for owners who love discovering and conquering tricky, challenging destinations across choppy waters, she offers the perfect platform from which to explore exciting ice regions of the planet. They did not hang around with their 43 metre Alloy sloop, Vent D’est and now they are off again. With the new exciting itinerary, it is no wonder Captain Jonny Smallridge has a No Vacancies sign on the crew mess door.

With her signature Vitruvius lines drawn by designer Philippe Briand she is sleekly proportioned and instantly recognisable.

With her distinctive steel blue hull she is somewhat strikingly stylish even if her large communications dome does look slightly out of kilter!

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The Megalodon

The ISC Megalodon CCR or more fondly called The Meg is a CCR system that has been embraced by divers of all skill levels around the world. With its versatility of design, it can be configured to meet any level of diving and keep pace with the “Meg divers” skill levels.

Fundamentally the Meg was designed for the most demanding dives with consideration for the diver and their needs. €7,680 www.customrebreathers.com

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Cool wooden shades. All models are accompanied by 100% UVA/UVB protection Carl Zeiss lenses imported from Italy. Polarized lenses are also available.

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Yacht Based Subs

Tritons yacht based subs are the only submersibles in the world designed specifically for use aboard large luxury yachts. The Triton series offers unmatched quality, ease of integration, ABS-classed safety and a spectacular visual experience. €1.2 m - €2.6m www.tritonsubs.com

Seabreacher by Innespace

These Dolphin, Shark and soon Killer Whale inspired watercraft are capable of incredible acrobatic manoeuvers. Their supercharged jet engines allow an impressive top speed of 50mph on the surface and 25mph below (Shark model), but are also approved for recreational use by the US Coastguard and are able to be registered as conventional powerboats in most countries. €44,750 - €62,350 www.seabreacher.com

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Cover

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Andy Rice explains why it is important for crew members to get the correct insurance cover for activities both on and off the yacht

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orse things happen at sea, so the saying goes. If that’s true, then yacht crew would be well advised to check their insurance cover. Sometimes it’s only when the worst happens that crew members - and even captains - realise the extent of the insurance cover. Tim Light, partner of Seippel and Light in Mallorca, is alarmed how unaware some captains are about knowing what they are and aren’t covered for. “A lot of large yachts are managed by management companies, say, in the Isle of Man, who tell the captain, ‘Don’t worry about all that, we’ve got it sorted.’ It’s very important to know what you need but equally important to understand what you’ve got. You don’t want to be standing on the bridge of your yacht looking down at the windlass at the front and see one of your crew standing there, minus his foot. That is not the time to wonder what insurance cover you’ve got.”

Burr Taylor, partner of Sturge Taylor in Antibes, points to an incident where “a crew member had to be repatriated from the Indian Ocean and it cost in excess of quarter of a million, due to the cost of emergency care and special transportation.” With comprehensive crew cover, everything was dealt with efficiently and in short order.

More Awareness If boat captains are not always as aware of the insurance cover of their vessel, boat crew tend to be even less so. Tim Light comments: “I used to be a crew, about 150 years ago, and I seem to remember it was much more interesting spending your earnings on beer. Crew earn good money but your average 22 year old is dozy and they don’t think about what might happen to them.”

Light advises crew to ask specifically about the insurance policy of the yacht before they join. Yes, it’s a difficult conversation perhaps, although a captain might recognise such question-

ing as a sign of professionalism and attention to detail that any good employer would potentially want to see in a new crew member. Rupert Harris of Steamship Insurance Management agrees. “I would actually look at it [the insurance policy] very carefully before I stepped on the yacht. I would look at ensuring the terms of my contract of employment set out precisely what coverage and compensation I was entitled to in the case of accident or illness. I think we are seeing an improvement on contracts these days but in the past you would see very little in there other than the minimum statutory requirements.”

Take Cover One of the key questions is to find out if activities beyond the bounds of work are covered by the policy. This is not a standard requirement, and Wolf Dietz of Pantaenius estimates that about 70% of their clients do provide this additional ‘holiday’ cover for their crew; meaning that 30% don’t. Andrea Serra of insurance broker Banchero Costa says very few of his clients will invest the additional premium in such cover. “What I have found is that most owners want to spend as little money as possible, and paying these extra fees is not so usual for them.”

So if your ski trip isn’t covered by the yacht’s insurance, then you need to make you’ve got your own personal cover in place.

Steve Jackson of MHG Marine comments: “Most yacht crew begin their yachting career because they want to travel and explore the world - not just work on a yacht. So in their free time they are going skiing, kite surfing, mountain biking, and so on. Having an insurance policy that is covering them 24/7, 365 days a year is very important. If these people were to have an accident or to become ill and returned to their home country, if they have been away for several years they may not be entitled to medical care under the government system.”

Dietz believes British and Australian crews are perhaps the

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most complacent. “A lot of British and Australian crews don’t think they need the extra cover. Because they have good medical cover provided by the government back in their home countries, they think that’s enough. In Germany and many European countries you are required to have medical insurance, so people are already covered. But a lot of crews need to be more careful. If you’ve had an accident you don’t necessarily want to be repatriated, you want immediate access to local medical care.”

In The USA

One of the key questions is to find out if activities beyond the bounds of work are covered by the policy

The thing that really adds cost to a yacht’s premium is cover for medical treatment in North America. “It’s because the cost of medical treatment in the USA is so much higher,” says Burr Taylor. Which means that if a crew needs to arrange his or her own private cover for holiday activities, they’d better make sure the policy covers the USA too.

For these reasons, many insurance companies won’t touch the US and all the associated costs and litigation that accompanies it. Steamship Insurance Management is not one of them, as Rupert Harris explains. “I think the difference in cover that we have compared to other P&I (protection and indemnity) clubs is that we are very willing to cover US Nationals, crew on US flag vessels or persons trading to the US or US territorial waters. I think most feel that this is an area where you can see potential volatility and severity, you can get much higher awards in the US potentially than other areas and some underwriters are unwilling to accept that volatility into their portfolio. But we write a lot of US business right across the whole portfolio of ships and we write cargo ships as well as crew vessels and yachts, any type of vessels you can contemplate. We do a lot of the US crews’ business, so we have got a lot of experience and exposure to US jurisdiction issues and feel very comfortable being able to handle that.”

Tighter Policies Bear in mind that if you’re visiting the Caribbean, you may move through different national jurisdictions depending on the island.

A trip to the US Virgin Islands means you are operating in US territory and would need the appropriate insurance cover. It was

Contacts Sturge T : +33(0)4 93 95 22 95 www.sturgeyachts.com Steamship Insurance Management T : +44(0)207 650 6644 www.simsl.com Seippel and Light T : +34(0)971 10 00 70 www.seippelandlight.com Banchero and Costa Insurance Brokers SPA T:+39(0)010 5631 764 www.bancosta.it MHG Insurance Brokers T:+33(0)489 61 08 71 www.mhgmarine.com Pantaenius T : +377(0)97 70 12 07 www.panttaenius.fr 22 | AUTUMN 2011 | ON BOARD

only last year when there was a nasty incident in Caribbean, as Tim Light recalls. “There was a chef who was attacked and murdered, and possibly burned. There was a bit of contention about whether he was on ship’s business and whether or not he was covered. And in a more recent case, a young crew member was unloading a jet ski from the top deck on a crane. He was sitting on the jet ski as it was being lowered into the water when the cable snapped. He landed badly with his tummy on the jet ski, and died of internal injuries.”

Harris wants to see policies more tightly defined in this market. “If I compare it to the merchant ships and cargo ships where a contract was set out specifically what levels of compensation are available in case of loss of life, a right eye, a left arm and how much is due to wives and children in case of death, it’s much more specific than it is traditionally on yachting contracts. Hav-

ing clarity within a contract is important. If the contract says ‘the owner to purchase a personal accident policy’, you should at least have sight of the intended policy to know exactly what it is that you are expected to get.”

Burr Taylor notes that regulations are tightening up in this area.

“There’s a thing called the Maritime Labour Convention coming in which will create some obligations in terms of what the crew members have to be covered for, or what the yacht has to provide in the way of medical and disability coverage. I think it’s due for implementation in 2012 but it still depends on ratification by a certain number of flags.”

In the mean time, don’t wait around for regulation to make sure your yacht’s got you covered.

Find out exactly what you’re covered for, and if your yacht’s insurance doesn’t cover you for everything, take out personal insurance to cover your activities away from the boat.

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Seippel & Light Marine Insurance Broker S.L. have been providing bespoke insurance packages for superyachts, their crew, and the marine industry for over 10 years.

Because they are an independent broker, they have access to the worldwide market to select exactly the right insurance solutions for your personal requirements, and for your vessel, crew and guests.

For more details; Tel: Tim Light or Heidrun Bierk채mper on +34 (0) 971 100 070 or email marine@seippel.com or visit: www.seippelandlight.com.

Sturge Taylor has been addressing the risks associated with the ownership and operation of large yachts for over 20 years and has a reputation of ensuring that those risks and liabilities are dealt with by robust and cost effective insurance solutions.

This is why many of the owners of the finest yachts worldwide entrust Sturge Taylor with their insurance requirements.

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Steamship Mutual

Steamship Mutual has been writing Protection & Indemnity risks for over 100 years and today is one of the largest P&I insurers in the world.

With an S&P A- rating, its secure financial position is combined with a service and loss prevention ethos which puts the owner first.

In addition to standard P&I, cover includes watersports liabilities, without additional premium, and cover for contractually agreed indemnities. There are no restrictions on trading areas, nationality of crew, or flag of the yacht.

For more details: Tel:+44 (0) 20 7650 6644, email: rupert.harris@simsl.com or visit: www.simsl.com

Banchero Costa banchero costa & c. spa is a long established and well respected Ship Broking company. The company has been in the shipping business since 1968 and operates throughout the world in all sectors from Sale and Purchase, dry cargo, tankers, derivatives, insurance, finance and more.

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Appi talk

Need to fill up your iPhone or iPad? Eager to make your gadget even more superior? Then these top 6 apps should get you going.

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Jamie’s Recipes This app is all about letting you guys choose the recipes you want, when you want them. You get a free taster pack of recipes to get you started, and then extra packs are available to purchase from the Recipe Store.

Each recipe is really easy to follow with beautiful step-bystep photography so you really can’t go wrong. Also included a clever Shopping List that makes life a breeze, sorts ingredients by aisle and lets you cross off items as you shop.

Happy Crew Cooking!

Get Knotted! #1 Knot App on iTunes!!! Now with 95 knots and continuous new additions! “What’s knot to love?” - “Knot Guide is like a patient teacher... showing you over and over how to tie it until you’ve committed it to memory.” - Also check out Knot Guide HD for the iPad. Need to tie a knot? Knot Guide will teach you the ropes!

Star Gazing

They’re Back and angrier than ever!

Celestial is a complete package for celestial navigation on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. It can perform celestial sight reductions, calculate fixes, present them visually, manage sights on multiple trips and assist in sight planning. It also includes a complete Almanac of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. All this for the price of the Nautical Almanac for a single year!

What’s New in Version 1.1.11006 - Added French localization. - Added in-app settings screen.

The Angry Birds are back and they are more malevolent than ever in their first HD outing for the iPad. Retaining the winning formula from the iPhone original, Angry Birds HD exclusively for iPad, has beautifully optimised crisp visuals, and that extra screen size makes controlling your winged crusaders more intuitive and fun than ever before.

Cut the Ropes

Help for the modern Mixologists

It’s not exactly a sequel to the highly popular original, but a new version of ZeptoLabs’ Cut the Rope has made its debut.

The new game is called Cut the Rope: Experiments, and finds the lovable candy-chomping character of Om Nom being delivered to a new residence. This time around, it’s not some run-of-the-mill suburban house to which Om Nom comes, but to the home of a wild-haired scientist – hence the “Experiments” moniker.

Speakeasy Cocktails is the ultimate cocktail app and only cocktail app you will ever need. A whole lotta ingredients, meticulous management, violent shaking and some tender love and care. The theme of the app revolves around the current “speakeasy” craze where people create artisanal cocktails and it’s written by two premier mixologists in NYC, so you know you’re getting outstanding advice on how to fix a drink. It is a complete how-to book that features video tutorials, instructional graphics, hundreds of interactive recipes, and expert advice from two award-winning bartenders.

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G N I P E E K AD

E H R E T R HE E WA V O AB

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The youngest female to ever sail solo round the world, Jessica Watson, speaks to Deborah Harris about her achievements so far and the ones she’s got her sights on..…

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ust before Jessica Watson’s 17th birthday she completed one of the most gruelling challenges imaginable - circumnavigating the globe, unaided and non-stop. Suddenly she’d shot to fame as the youngest female to ever ‘unofficially’ sail around the world. Though the route she took was not officially recognised by World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC). She crossed the equator as required but failed to travel the required distance, but opinion is divided and she’s still been recognised and applauded for the feat. Watson left Sydney October 18 2009, heading eastbound across the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean, and landed in Sydney on May 15 2010.

It’s the kind of success that comes from a myriad of things passion, strength of character, determination, and in Watson’s case it was a children’s tale that carried her off in this direction: ‘I was 11 when my mum read me Jesse Martin’s (Australian solo sailor) book Lionheart. It was an inspiring story and I thought to myself that was something I wanted to do: sail, solo, nonstop & unassisted around the world. It was a challenge I decided to set myself from a very young age.’ But she believes having the guts to do this has less to do with confidence and more to do with a positive attitude, and with no doubt the benefit of having inspirational parents, who also took her and her three siblings to live on-board a 16-metre cabin cruiser for six months when they were young: ‘We had the opportunity to learn lots of different things from this lifestyle of living on a boat,’ explains Australian-born Watson.

In The Pink

problem, which was a bit of a worry for a few days. But it worked out well in the end. On a voyage like this, you are always carrying out small maintenance pretty well on a daily basis.’

Watson recently completed the Mini Fastnet, where they can’t have hot showers, cooked meals or use computers to guide them - instead are meant to use their in-built navigation abilities to sail 600 nautical miles from France to Ireland and back again...

What was that like for Watson? ‘The Fastnet was a great experience. Very different and difficult, but I enjoyed it.’ And of course it’s a crew of two - skippered by Scott Cavanough, which is one more person than her last challenge, so she’ll have had company at the very least. And how did the Round the Island race go?

‘We didn’t last long in this race.’ she says with good humour.

Next Up

Her next big event is the 2011 Sydney Hobart on Boxing Day and she’ll be sailing The Sydney 38 called ‘Another Challenge’ - owned by Chris Lewin’s, it has a long history in the Sydney Hobart. For this race, she’s been recruited as captain, what kind of training will she be getting? ‘We’re stepping into a very competitive division of one of the premiere yacht races in the world, so we can expect tough competition. Part of our preparation is to be the best crew we possibly can be come race time. As part of that we are lucky to have some really experienced coaches in Chris Lewin and Jonno Bannister. Chris is with Deloitte and the leadership training will be beneficial to all the crew across more facets than just sailing,’ she explains. The crew will be the youngest ever to take on this iconic Australian race. Preparations have already started and 10 of the crew including Watson will train together full time from October. ‘I am very excited about this campaign and have a fantastic group of young people to work with.’

Taking charge of so many other people is potentially daunting for anyone, is she looking forward to the responsibility? ‘Yes very much so. It’s a big responsibility being skipper of a large crew and vastly different from a solo voyage. But it is a new challenge that I’m excited about.’ They say confidence breeds confidence and the momentum that Watson has built-up can only fuel her fervour. With so many types of races, how do the boats differ?

‘They are all set up for different voyages, so it is good to learn about all the varying attributes of each boat.’ And is there any particular boat she’d love to sail? ‘Not really. It is great to sail as many boats as I can and keep learning,’ says Watson, whose heroes in the business is anyone who’s circumnavigated solo.

Usually when speaking to an 18-year-old, you ask them what they imagine doing in the future, with Watson it’s more ‘Can you see yourself doing this for the rest of your life? ‘It is something I really enjoy and I think I will always try to be out on the water as much as I can,’ she says. And what are the experiences she’s taken away with her? ‘It has proved that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in your goals. It also taught me that good preparation is a crucial element to most challenges in life.’

The storms and knockdowns were a little frightening, but it was all part of the journey

What better aids in a future sailing ambitions. For her solo mission round the world, Watson sailed the S&S34 Ella’s Pink Lady, When I ask her why she chose this particular boat, it’s clear there was no other choice for her: ‘It was tough and had a proven track record for the type of voyage I wanted to undertake. The re-fit was a long but meticulous process and I was fortunate to have a great team of people to help with this.’

And is pink her favourite colour? ‘It is now!’ smiles Watson.

A strict diet, boundless energy and the ability to be alone for long periods of time (although she was allowed radio contact!) are just some things she hand to contend with on the trip - but for Watson the hardest part of the journey was the sleep deprivation, something she feels you don’t ever get used to. And certainly this tiredness must have affected her during her most vulnerable times? ‘There were days when I was exhausted during the big storms. The storms and knockdowns were a little frightening, but it was all part of the journey. It’s always a good feeling once a storm passes and you’ve managed to survive the knockdowns.’

And with knockdowns there can be damage, so having some degree of boat maintenance skills is crucial, did she keep her head above water, as it were? ‘I was confident on most things, although we had a problem with the motor that went in the last couple of weeks and I was really proud of managing that

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ALCOHOL

Six sheets to the wind

Alcohol has always been a part of the maritime life, but is there a problem on board today’s yachts that could spoil the party forever? Richard Berndes explores some of the issues facing today’s crews.

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ifteen men on a dead man’s chest, yo, yo ho and a bottle of rum!’ It seems the role of drink in the sailing world has been intertwined since the very first time that man set sail.

As late as the 18th century the British navy ‘paid’ their sailor with a ‘tot’ of rum every day. That’s quite something especially when you consider that the British navy were, at the time, the finest sailing unit in the world. There was a safe harbour to be found in every corner of the globe for a ship sailing the Union Jack.

But in today’s safety conscious world, is there a role at all for drinking on board ship if you are part of the crew?

Let’s face it, the men who work the oil rigs in the North Sea are not allowed a drink and their ‘vessel’s’ don’t move!

On many boats currently berthed on the Mediterranean there is inevitably a party atmosphere on board. How many yachting events have you attended where it’s sandwiches and tea only?

Yachting is in the business of entertainment after all. But just how far should the crew get involved?

The captain is the ‘host’ of the boat and his ‘guests’ may like to see their host joining them and getting in the party mood, they may even insist. If we consider the average age of most of a yacht’s crew as being mostly in their early 20’s this is a demographic that is known for hard drinking and lots of partying, is this a potential time bomb waiting to explode? And we are not just talking about parties on board. What about shore leave and partying when the crew are off the boat? Can you be too hung over to be a responsible mariner?

Consider the ramifications. What happens if any crew member has one too many and causes an accident? What happens if a member of the crew gets drunk and falls over board, or is just not fit enough the next morning to carry out their duties? Can the yacht operate with one man down?

In the UK the 2003 Railways and Transport Safety Act included a section on drinking controls for non-professional sailors. Clearly the authorities thought that the water was an area of transport where drinking and being in control of a method of transport were not tight enough. Can you imagine being sanc-

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ALCOHOL tioned to drive a car with 4 or 5 beers inside you? In 2008 the Department for Transport took this a stage further when they introduced a consultation on its proposals to implement the regulations on drink driving for recreational craft. But those in the boating fraternity pushed back on these plans as they felt that they were badly thought through, simply applying road regulations to the sea in their view.

Right Of Passage

A recent industry poll amongst crews around the Mediterranean seemed to suggest that drinking was considered a ‘rite of passage’ for those in the industry. The younger, fresh faced members will drink most nights, but its short lived things and they soon recognise that if you want to make a living and have longevity in the yachting business then you need to know when to say ‘no’.

A senior member of a large yacht said of the drinking culture on board that, “I think some do (drink). There’s no doubt about that, but I find that the people in the industry who’ve been around the longest know how to handle their alcohol – people in their thirties and forties who really want to make a career out of yachting. It’s the young twentysomething kids that are out drinking too much.”

The mate of the 200-foot yacht agreed. “I used to drink every night, but now I have more responsibility and have to set an example for the rest of my crew. Plus, I just can’t handle doing that anymore!” Looking further afield, it seems the authorities do not consider the industry to be on the brink of an undignified drunken collapse. Some sources at the United States Coast Guard have been quoted in the trade press as saying “The captains and crew aboard private yachts are extremely professional and take their responsibilities seriously. Perhaps because they work closely with the owners and they work on such expensive boats that yacht crews are exemplary mariners. It is a big deal when someone on a yacht commits a BUI because the number of yachts and the calibre of the people running it is a rare event.”

The boating authorities in the Marshall Islands seem to share this feeling that the vast majority of yachts are well run and don’t cause them any concern. They have been quoted as saying “We are not going to stand over you with a stick, but we hold captains and their crew to a certain standard. If we find those standards are not being met, then we will pull the captain’s flag state endorsement but that is an action that is seldom necessary.”

All’s Well In Business

Experienced captains are not naïve to think that all is completely well in the business. They know that it’s a business with an affinity to drinking and parties. They see it as their responsibility to keep their own ship for themselves and also for the wider industry to weed out the unreliable and potential trouble makers.

It seems as an industry that people and authorities accept that there will be a few minor incidents in yachting. But if those leading the boats can be the guardians of the industry and lead their young crews correctly then yachts can escape potentially draconian measures that could cripple the industry. If we get it right then the party can continue in the spirit it was meant to be held in, both for the guests and, with a bit of restraint, for the crews as well.

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Sober Up

Here are the best 10 ways to help stop drinking alcohol

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Stay away from locations and circumstances where you will find yourself tempted to drink. Never stop by pubs and quit mingling with “drinking friends” who will most likely not support your attempt and objective to stop drinking alcohol, and so don’t allow it to become any more difficult than it is likely to be.

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Dispose of any liquor. If you have any stashed at home, then remove it. For those who have a husband or wife or roommate who drinks, encourage them to support you through not consuming alcohol if you are about. This shall be a vital action you need to consider in case you are intent on quitting alcohol.

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Having a clear vision of the future is extremely powerful to help you make the right choices. Consider how you would look and feel in the foreseeable future when you’re totally alcohol-free and how much better your health will be.

Set realistic targets for yourself. Perhaps you cannot quit drinking cold turkey, so perhaps you can gradually decrease your drinking habits day-by-day… Keep in mind that there are lots of various phases of alcoholism, so if you’re in a really bad way, you will need to get health advice from a Doctor.

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Just take it a day at a time, as there will be negative days that you will just have to try and learn from, nevertheless always look forward to your constructive aim of living an existence free of being ruled by alcohol.

Tell friends and family your wish to stop drinking alcohol. Surround yourself with those who do support your final decision and who you recognize will help you keep to the straight and narrow.

Treat yourself! Grant yourself a certain amount of motivation to not drink. For every dry day that elapses, reward yourself to something that you like to do or even eat! Cheer yourself up and give yourself the attention you are worthy of for acquiring the ability to stop drinking alcohol, and try to talk about all those major and minor victories with your loved ones and friends.

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Handle the mental and emotional things linked to your own drinking issue. A lot of people start drinking to escape issues or perhaps alcohol dependency is something which runs in a family. Find someone you feel comfortable with to speak to regarding these issues.

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Indulge in beneficial and meaningful things to do. This genuinely will aid you to manage stop consuming alcohol, as your thoughts are going to be turned towards something purposeful which is beneficial for your quality of life, and not the contents of a bottle.

Never throw in the towel! Okay, you may need to undergo this process to help you stop drinking repeatedly, therefore avoid getting downhearted, and always try to have a future time set to have a go once more.

ADVERTORIAL

Keep it clean!

DONOVAN BENBROOK from Yacht Samples explains why regular testing of your oil coolant, fuel and water is simple, inexpensive but crucial

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uring a survey for a potential sale, one of the key things surveyors request is to see the history of the vessels’ machinery oil and coolant analysis.

Why is this?

The simple answer is: because machinery fluid sample analysis allows us to detect abnormal wear of components in a lubricated system, giving an indication of the condition of the machinery. A number of samples taken at regular intervals gives us an in-depth look at the internal condition of the machinery and thus the ability to detect any problems earlier rather than later.

A critical factor in the interpretation of the analysis results is the use of reputable laboratories with experienced diagnosticians and modern, state of the art analysis equipment as used by yachtsamples.com. This is crucial in obtaining an accurate sample analysis on which you can begin to base a trend.

These results and a suggested action to be taken are sent in a format that is easy for the engineer to read so he/she can limit any damage that may be forthcoming.

Fluid sample analysis should be included in the planned preventative maintenance of all ISM and mini ISM vessels. Below is a list of the fluids that can be analysed with Yachtsamples.com.

Oil Analysis

Machinery and hydraulic oils can become abrasive and wear internal components of the machinery. Oil dilution from fuel, other oils and water are an attributing factor to the depletion of the oils condition.

Oil can become contaminated in many different ways including from outside contamination from dust and other liquids.

Coolant Analysis

Coolant analysis is extremely important in ascertaining the condition of the cooling cycle on any piece of machinery that relies on a closed cooling system to operate. Machinery breakdown due to cooling system failures on yachts is hugely overlooked; in fact close to half of all engine failures is attributed to coolant or the cooling systems malfunctioning.

Wear of materials, debris, glycol levels, nitrite levels, PH (acidity) and conductivity, are primarily tested for in all coolant samples.

Grease Analysis

This is an important test for steering gear, winches, davits etc, their condition and wear. Here we are particularly interested in any debris and/or metals present.

Potable Water Analysis

This is a very important test for crew and guests’ health and safety, to test levels of chorine, silver and/or presence and levels of bacteria in the water storage tanks.

Water analysis is also a good way to test for the condition of the storage tank coating condition between visual inspections.

Potable water tests vary in price and time taken to complete, depending if and which type of bacteria are being tested for.

Fuel Analysis Contact:

For more information on this, www.yachtsamples.com.

A full explanation is given on the “buy online” ordering page.

Contaminants in fuel can cause many different adverse effects. Some vessels only send a fuel sample in for analysis when there are signs of possible poor quality fuel, others send samples in to be analysed at each bunkering. One of the key tests at the moment is checking the sulphur content of fuel supplied as yachts are being routinely checked for sulphur content of less than 0.1%.

Fuel analysis is completed in different “tiers” depending on what the engineer is looking for.

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AS Completions Ltd has a long and respected reputation as a leading fixed and rotary wing paint specialist. Working in the UK and Europe since 1996, RAS Completions now offers in addition to traditional paint services a “Tribos” coating system. This is designed specifically for painted surfaces, and like all the Tribos barrier coats, ensures a water and oil-repellent surface that ‘locks out’ damaging water and salt and is very easy to clean.

Bringing out the deepest gloss it is possible to achieve on dark surfaces and providing a seriously bright shine on white and lighter coloured surfaces. The system is applicable to aircraft, boats and yachts and can be applied on site.

Anyone who wants to protect and improve the look of their paint, glass or gelcoat finish and keep it looking better than new and performing its best can now utilise The ‘Tribos system’, considered by many to give the ultimate in protection.

Correctly applied Tribos will create a “better-than-new” shine that lasts and lasts, enhancing the look of any craft. The technology means a simple wash-down, even after passage-making, keeps the finish sparkling, even those troublesome diesel and exhaust stains become a thing of the past. The system will save the yacht money on cleaning costs and crew effort. It can restore faded paint or gelcoat to its original glory - saving a costly re-paint, protecting against UV, acid rain, oil & exhaust fumes, sea salt, bird lime.

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To achieve the unprecedented durability and performance of which Tribos is capable, our trained and certified applicators use our specially developed techniques and purpose-designed machines, not just for the all-important preparation of the surface, but to control application with the necessary precision. Dedication to precise application is vital to the unique gloss-retention and durability of the Tribos formula.

Individual polymers in Tribos adhere to the smooth surface - which must be expertly prepared - and then cure in approximately 2 hours, using only the moisture in the air.

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t was a hot, clear day, the sky was blue, the sun was shining and the sea was as smooth as a Force 2 wind out of the South East would permit. We were approaching the Islands off Cannes at a speed of 37 knots and our wake rumbled white as it creamed astern, the apparent 40 knot wind ruffled our hair yet despite the wind noise, conversation was still possible because the twin 300hp Mercruisers were not at all noisy. That’s it! That is all we can tell you about that top secret tender because it is owned by, oops, sorry, we can’t say and stowed in the garage of, well that’s top secret too!

Such is the nature of the superyacht world that now sometimes even the make and design of some tenders cannot be discussed in the media. Fortunately there are tenders that can be written about and some of them make for exciting reading.

Zodiac Hurricane, part of the Zodiac marine group and based in Vancouver Canada, has been supplying an ever increasing amount of Adventure Tenders to superyachts especially those heading further and further afield and as far as both Arctic regions.

Indeed, these yachts, often Ice Class themselves, are calling for rugged and ultra reliable Tenders, that can cope with remote region operations.

Zodiac offers these up to 11m in either aluminium or GRP. Available through Boating Matters they both feature patented stepped hulls for increased efficiency. Built to the same Military Specification (Milspec) standard as their Navy counterparts, Captains, Engineers and Owners are finding they appreciate these qualities when they are far away from the waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Prices start at around CAD$ 300,000 for an 8m diesel Adventure Tender with suspension seating and among the yachts that already have one is the Lurssen built Northern Star.

Here is a name you have probably not heard of before in connection with superyacht tenders, it is Hodgdon Yachts whose base is in Boothbay Harbor Maine USA. That said now that a certain famous film producer has specified them to be carried aboard the brand new 86 metre Oceanco Seven Seas we expect a lot more crew will get to see them. Your first chance may well be the Monaco Yacht Show this year where they will make their of-

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ficial debut. The sexy looking limousine tenders are the first of a line of custom composite tenders from a boatyard that has been building boats in Maine for over 200 years.

Constructed to the same high standards as the yard’s superyachts with custom hardware, varnished mahogany cap rails, teak decking and fine joinery. The full salon hardtop with full height headroom offers privacy for up to 12 guests in luxurious leather seats. The tender handles beautifully at speeds over 30 knots even when loaded. In cold, rough or pouring with rain guests will reach shore dry and warm. Crew will appreciate the robust built-in pick up points located to match the mother ship’s gear and the hardtop lowers to allow stowage on board where headroom is tight.

One name familiar to all yacht crew is Novurania of America, based in Vero Beach, Florida and they have been busy bringing new models to market. Expanding on their already successful Chase 38 and 31 models, they have added a 27, 23 and a 19 to make a very complete range. The series features a GRP high sided deep V hull fitted with a closed cell foam collar for protection and added buoyancy. These refined tenders are dry riding, elegant to look at and are packed with features that encompass total comfort for their passengers. A bow cuddy canopy is standard on all models and these store in a foredeck recess available for quick and easy deployment should weather conditions require it.

Spacious seating areas, both fore and aft, make sensible use of space, maximizing comfort and elegance for the Owner and gusts. There is an aft deck area for watersports of sunning.

The crew’s control console is located amidships, offset to starboard, to enable them to come alongside and assist to board passengers through the port side entry door and step way.

Crew can serve chilled drinks from a discreet refrigerated drawer in the console. Prices start at US $185,000 for a Chase 19 and $330,000 for a Chase 38 In 2012, Novurania will introduce a newly redesigned Launch series. These 6m and 7m models will feature a bow ramp door that enables a variety of uses including beach landings for ashore parties and different load carrying applications. 2012 pricing is estimated at US4 165,000 for a 6m model.

Tim Fleming of Boating Matters says, “A Captain could do a lot

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worse than choosing a new Novurania Launch and a new Novurania Chase as his Tender combination; benefitting from the same styling, spare parts and maintenance processes.”

Perhaps the ultimate tender and one that most crew would like to get their hands on is the Python from WaterCar. This, the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle is capable of 58mph on water while on land 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds and in excess of 125mph.

It is not a conversion but a custom manufactured car built with corrosion resistant components. Special doors ensure water is kept out but allows passengers to get in from the water.

Personal choice dictates colour, engine, interior layout and finish to ensure each car is one of a kind. Available directly from the company in southern California for around US$200,000, currently only a prototype but orders are being taken for production shortly.

With more than 40 years experience in building versatile and sporty tenders is Nuova Jolly. Their impressive portfolio of tenders will suit any size yacht whether for a single main tender or as the secondary crew tender. Striking to look at, they boasts bags of Mediterranean flair and are styled with classic livery that gives them a smart business like appearance.

Rescue tenders are the bone of many a contention aboard superyachts and it is good to see that finally one is being purpose designed and built for the job it has to perform on board

a superyacht. Two 4.2m (14’) SOLAS approved diesel aluminium yacht tenders are currently being built and will appear in both the Monaco and Fort Lauderdale Boat shows. To be known as Res-Q-Tenders, this line has been designed by Vripak the Naval Architect, built by EOS and Marketed by Boating Matters.

They comply with the latest SOLAS regulations covering Rescue Boats, they are also compliant with the MCA Large Yacht Code.

Catering to a small but highly specialised section of the market, these custom rescue boats require a high degree of individual engineering to make them work for their Owners and the Shipyards that must install them in confined spaces. The length of the RQT can be changed in 10 cm increments to fit specific storage spaces thanks to its modular aluminium construction. Therefore sizes from 4,2m through to 5,5m can be achieved. The inflatable buoyancy tube is removable for repair or replacement by the yacht crew and the engine cover comes apart completely for onboard engineering maintenance. Prices start at Euros 95,000 for the 4.2m model with a 125hp diesel and waterjet. Stern drive models are custom options.

The choice of tenders available to Captains can seem, at times, to be overwhelming. Little wonder that some are turning to independent consultants for help sourcing tenders that exactly meet their requirements of the yacht, such as space restrictions, usage and budget. Consultants like John App at EYOS and Tim Fleming at Boating Matters both offer objective advice on the best options available based upon their expert knowledge of the industry. If you want something special, they can help Captains customise individual designs to suit specific needs.

Contacts : EYOS W: www.eyostenders.com Hodgdon Yachts W: www.hodgdonyachts.com Zodiac www.boatingmatters.com Novurania www.boatingmatters.com Python Water Car www.watercar.com Nuova Jolly www.nuovajollymarine.com Res-Q Tenders www.boatingmatters.com

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EYOS EYOS Tenders are independent consultants and have helped to source and purchase Yacht Tenders for Owners, Captains, and Management Companies since 2004. By finding out the exact requirements of the yacht, such as space restrictions, usage and budget, they offer objective advice on the best options available based upon their expert knowledge of the industry. If you want something special, they can help you customize individual designs to suit your specific needs, or if you want something totally bespoke, EYOS can help you design, plan, and build your perfect tender.

Earlier in the year EYOS Tenders oversaw the custom build of a

Windy SR52. The owner liked the stylish design but wanted to change the interior cabin and seating arrangement and EYOS oversaw the construction to their exact specification and standard.

“It is the first time that we have worked with EYOS as the intermediary/project manager on the build of a boat and it worked extremely well” said Trevor Fenlon, Head of Production of Windy Boats Sweden. “They knew exactly what was possible to have with this type of boat and it eliminated the process of back and forth between owner/captain and the yard. It simply made the whole project much easier for ourselves and I’m sure for the owner too.”

The Captain, David Broome added “Having EYOS first provide us with a selection of possible tenders based on our specific needs, advise us and then also following each stage of the construction has been a huge advantage. Their knowledge has been invaluable and I would definitely recommend them to anyone else who is looking for a tender.”

As EYOS are not sales agents for any particular brand, they are able to offer an unbiased opinion on what is available on the market, explaining the good points and also the occasional flaws in the boats being offered.

For more information contact John Apps, Director of EYOS Tenders.

Tel: +34 971 285 074 – Mob: +34 616 225 143 – Email: john@ eyostenders.com

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Looking for some advice on what tender to buy?

Novurania Novurania continues to add new models to a well established range of Superyacht tenders.

Novurania of America Inc. based in Vero Beach, Florida is continuing to raise the bar on dedicated Tenders for Superyachts. Their Chase range of Tenders has recently been augmented by the dazzling new Chase 19 which brings big Tender features to a small package. Only Novurania, after 40 years in the business has been able to include such a passion for detail in a 19’(5.8m) envelope. Look out for the introduction of the new 6m and 7m Launch series in 2012; these include an ingenious bow ramp door that enables elegant embark/disembarkation for passengers on a sandy beach.

Novurania of America Inc., Phone 772 567-9200 Fax 772 567-1056 info@novurania.com

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Prince 35 ‘Sport Cabin It’s the new flagship of NUOVA JOLLY MARINE. Advance a sporty profile with rounded shapes that alternate with taut lines, integrated with the tubes in extraordinary harmony that boasts the “wave’s effect”, which tends to rise from the center of the boat to the bow. A solution that offers a better behaviour with the sea at the bow and the maximum protection for those who are in the cockpit.

The Prince 35 ‘Sport Cabin is able to offer two huge sunbathing area at the bow and stern, a convivial seating (available in two configurations), a sportive walk-around console and a cabin with three beds and a separate toilet with marine wc, shower and sink. On request, it’s also possible setting up a second cabin in the astern locker.

The Prince 35 ‘Sport Cabin has a fiberglass bow in which the tubes are inserted, while the hull is made using the vacuum infusion method to optimize the use of the resin, increase the robustness of construction and reduce the weight of the boat.

The Prince 35 ‘Sport Cabin is available in outboard and sterndrive.

For information: NUOVA JOLLY MARINE SRL - Via Bologna 3/5 - 20060 Bussero MI www.nuovajollymarine.com infojolly@nuovajolly.it Exclusive distributor for France: French Boat Market – Tel. 0033/4/93490858 Fax 0033/4/93490858 info@frenchboatmarket.com

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Vikal

Masters of the custom built tender, Vikal have their craft carried aboard some of the worlds greatest superyachts. Among them the Custom Limousine carried aboard the 85.6 metre Cakewalk.

Designed by Tim Heywood to the brief “to be like a Bentley Continental” and hand built in Australia. Her twin Volvo D6 370hp turbocharged diesels give a cruising speed of 25 knots perfect for journeys to and from the shore.

Size 11.3 Speed 50 knots at full power Power Twin 370 hp Volvo Diesel Capacity 14 passengers + 2 crew Website: www.vikal.com.au Price: Price upon application

Dymax Shuttle Tender A diminutive, slender, planning craft that is part tender, part toy with exactly the shape you would expect from something called ‘shuttle’. It is a lightweight and comfortable two seated craft with outstanding acceleration. Small enough to fit on to most superyachts, this is a fast, fun boat for dashing from A to B rather than sedately carrying guests and their luggage.

Size 5.45 metres Speed 40 knots Power xx Capacity Just two people Website: www.felleryachting.de Price: Prices start at €48,000

Whitmarsh After years in the superyacht industry and offshore powerboat racing, James Whitmarsh has launched his own company to build his first fabulous, fast speed machine tender that is part rib, part chase boat and part coastal cruiser. Superb handling, highest quality, incredible acceleration and sleek, eye-catching looks make this a perfect tender for superyachts demanding safety, style and speed. Getting from ship to shore in a hurry is no problem for this tender.

Size 11 metres Speed 70 knots Power Twin Mercury Verado 4 stroke outboards Capacity xx Website: www.whitmarsh-ribs.com Price: Prices start at €182,000

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From small 5 metre ribs to a nice $1m tender Riva Only 22 of the limited edition Aquariva by Avant-garde Australian designer Marc Newson will ever be made. It is an extension of the artist’s work with planes and cars, with a feel of the 1950’s and 60’s combined with the newest trend in nautical design. This means the latest bow thruster and electronic transmission for example has been combined with an instrument panel and deck area created from phenolic composite. This material is a wood-like textile–based laminate developed in the first half of the 20th century and a precursor to fibreglass.

Size 10 metres Speed 41 knots Power 2 x Yanmar 6 LY3/UTP 380 mhp/279 kW Capacity 8 Website: www.riva-yacht.com Price: Over €1 million

McMullen & Wing Walk on board the 73m superyacht Pegaso at Monaco and you could get to see a custom built tender based on a proven McMullen and Wing patent hull form. Designed as a key element of Pegaso’s impressive oceanographic research capability she has been constructed with a rugged aluminium hull with deep V hull. Sized and configured as a dive boat and submarine support vessel she features special fittings for easy launch and retrieval by the mother ship. It is also equipped with specialist sonar equipment for monitoring and communicating with the yacht’s own research submarine.

Size 9 metres Speed 36 knots Power Twin Yanmar 315HP Capacity 15 max Website: www.mcmullenandwing.com Price: Prices upon application

Spire Boat The result of this collaboration between Thierry Mugler and Spire Boat is this glistening retro-futuristic, inspired by the muscle cars of the 1950’s and entirely representative of the aesthetic canons of its brand and its iconic designer. Board by board and curve by curve, this extraordinary boat morphed into shape. The finished product looks as if part of a movie set or just something that emerged from the depths of the ocean. It conveys it’s obvious speed and power while maintaining it’s hydrodynamic, ergonomic, and aerodynamic aspects. It will be presented Monaco Yacht Show this September.

Size 9.5 metres Speed 110 knots Power 2 x Yamaha F300B Capacity 4 Website: www.spireboat.com Price: Prices start at €48,000

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t is with sad regularity that one learns of yet another fatality connected with the misuse of small craft during the hours of darkness. Accidents of this nature are generally connected by a number of factors. Firstly, is that the user was alone. Secondly, they weren’t wearing a lifejacket and thirdly is they fell or were ejected overboard. Most importantly, nobody knew what they were up to, and they were only missed in the morning.

The yachting industry often exposes people to specific risks that are not usually encountered by other seafarers. The ‘party atmosphere’ can lower people’s awareness and encourage crew members to stretch the limits.

Here are a few suggestions aimed at making night tender work safer.

Disorientation - Darkness removes a large amount of sensory information. The night visual landscape can be distorted by shore lights and a low height of eye Manning – Have a minimum of two crew

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members, one to be the nominated coxswain, the other the bowman and lookout.

Lifejackets and clothing - Lifejackets must always be worn and should be equipped with lights. Clothing should be appropriate for the weather conditions and sea temperature.

Briefing - A safety briefing should be given to crew, guests or passengers unfamiliar with tender transport. The availability and routine movements of the tender should be clearly understood by crew and guests ashore.

Boarding – The tender needs to be securely alongside the boarding point and the crew should assist passengers into the tender observantly.

Speed, Sea state and wash – The safe operating speed will depend on sea state and visibility and planing speeds should be avoided in the vicinity of moorings and anchorages. The wash from other moving vessels will be invisible and can present a special danger to small fast moving craft.

Captain Stephen Price gives some tips on staying safe whilst driving tenders in the hours of darkness

Serious injury can result to crew or guests who are not securely seated.

Rules of the Road – The collision avoidance rules should be followed, with the tender coxswain particularly aware of the need to avoid impeding the safe passage of larger vessels.

Collision and lights – Tenders should carry appropriate navigation lights. When navigating in darkness a low shore light can be used as a head mark to indicate an unobstructed course. Unlit vessels at moorings are invisible against a dark background.

Pilotage Plan, Safe track and moorings – The track should be planned in advance and the steering compass should be checked. A GPS plotter can be useful. It may be prudent to reconnoitre during daylight .

Communications and VHF – The coxswain should have a headset VHF radio with communications checked prior to departure.

Additionally, flashing a torch can be useful for identifying the tender visually.

Control - If possible, the tender’s progress

should be observed from the bridge, supplementary advice can then be given by radio if needed.

Radar – radar can be used to track the progress of the tender and provide navigational guidance. Electronic tender tracking aids now exist which positively identify the tender on radar.

Keys and Access - Keys should be removed to prevent unauthorised or secretive use.

Naturally, the best security is to recover tenders inboard.

Courtesy and diplomacy - In the vicinity of other vessels tenders should pay particular attention to speed and wash. Tenders should not be ‘raced’.

Risk assessment, briefings and exercises - Night tender operations should be risk assessed and exercised including to “man overboard”. Give consideration to the method of righting a capsized tender.

In summary - be aware of the risks, get prepared, work as a team and respect others.

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pecialising in large yachts, Christophe COTTE - master craftsman, helped by his team is able to design and remake modern style sofas, hand-sewn curtains, cushions and covers specifically for all weather conditions. Like most of the employees at Yachting Creations; Christophe COTTE is a graduate of «Compagnons du Devoir «(a network of craftsmen and artisans that pass on the knowledge and skills of their profession to a younger generation).

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An example of a bespoke commission is the uniquely designed, “flower chair “ unique and inspired by a very rare flower - “Gerbera”, completely handmade in silk and precious wool fabric, it took nearly 650 hours of work to complete, extremely comfortable, and it consists of 144 individual bags of only 44 cm diameter!

However, do not ask to see the Yachting Creations portfolio, or photos of our private and bespoke commissions to convince you of our credentials.

Christophe Cotte says “It is unthinkable that I would disclose the interiors completed, it is not for me show the work done for my prestigious and private clients. Word-of-mouth and

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Assisted by competent and professionals well known marine specialists Christophe Cotte and his partners will be launching a brand new concept – ‘Made in France’ where quality and dsign are the only concerns. Plans are already complete for a 70 metre super yacht.

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Time to Train If you tick all the boxes, the captain has no reason not to hire you! Stephen Price looks at the strategy to make a full time career on the oceans.

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he yachting industry is a competitive place and only those who appear to be an asset or potential asset are likely to get anywhere near the jobs on offer. The single big-

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gest factor that interests a captain when looking at potential crewmembers is the ability of a candidate to fit into his team and strengthen the capacities of his yacht. This means that

people who demonstrate a clear commitment to their personal and professional development have a clear advantage in the jobs market. Equally important is how a new crew member is likely to integrate with the rest of the crew and whether they show essential qualities of diplomacy, humour and stamina. Finally and by no means least, is whether they share the same ethics as the crew and seem to be a ‘good egg’ generally. Like it or not, yachts are businesses, especially when they are on charter, and have to accommodate the desires and whims of an elite clientele. This may reflect value systems which are unfamiliar to a newbie but that nevertheless have to be respected.

Remember that recruiting is a costly and time consuming business and nothing annoys captains more than investing time and money in an individual who ‘doesn’t stay the distance’. The ultimate test that a job candidate has to face is that of demonstrating the desire and commitment required to get up the passarelle - and stay there. It’s a fact that once you have accepted a job and got your bags on board, another ‘even better’ one will come along. Don’t believe it. It wasn’t meant for you and you would have hated it anyway.

Career Strategy

Yachts take on casual and seasonal workers, especially during seasonal surges in demand and this can suit those who want to earn a few dollars during a gap year, maybe to help with getting through college. That said, yachting can be infectious and it is a smart move to think of it as a career right from the outset.

In order to plan, it may seem obvious to say so but you need to know the rules. All the reputable training providers will happily provide guidance on the main issues, but you yourself need to manage the details as they apply to you. This then gives you the timescale and qualifications framework you will need to follow.

CV Building

A CV is built from four key components namely training, sea service, evidence of experience and references. All of these need to be substantiated with certificates, a record book, testimonials and referees. You would be well advised to put together a Career Development Folder containing your back up materials for captains to look at. This could even include a selection of relevant photographs of you in say diving gear or holding up that big fish. It is vital to get testimonial evidence of all your experience even if it’s just day work. Have a few blank testimonial pro-formas ready in your folder so that you can grab that signature from the captain at the end of the job. MGN 270(M) on the MCA web site provides a basic sea service record and testimonial you can download for free. It also states the rules for direct entry deck rating qualifications for the yachting industry.

Get Some Skills

There are more small yachts than big ones and this means that they often provide entry level and seasonal opportunities that the bigger vessels don’t and some jobs offered may combine two or more functional roles. Typically, these could be deckhand/steward or deckhand/ engineer positions, so early in your career it’s well worth broadening your skills. The Approved Engine Course, Powerboat 2 and Jet ski qualifications are all hot property. Other areas in demand but not widely offered by the yacht training providers are dive instruction, kite surfing, hairdressing, massage and so on. Interior staff can usefully invest in training in food hygiene, food preparation, silver service, wine service and table arranging. It is those additional attributes that will mark you out from the herd.

You need to think of yourself as a small business. What goes

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in the window is down to you, but it has to be well presented and show signs of an organised approach. After all, it speaks volumes about you, your confidence and self esteem. Why would anyone hire an individual whose CV contained spelling mistakes, typos and a photograph that didn’t do them justice.

Training Strategy

It’s worth knowing about a few different training providers so that you can give yourself options when it comes to getting those qualifications bagged. Here are a few well known schools and the options offered. The STCW system means that training throughout the world has to meet a common standard but make sure that the school is MCA recognised.

Bluewater is a ‘blue-chip school’ based in Antibes offering training right in the heart of the French Riviera. Students can therefore remain in the ‘heat of the action’, seek employment and network contacts whilst learning. They also offer attractive training and recruitment options for captains and owners and can also provide courses on board. They also told us that they have ‘online training’ developments in the pipeline, including course notes and video which will allow students to prepare and revise more comfortably. Bluewater have over 20 years experience of delivering training in all departments and even have a galley facility for interior crew courses.

Zephyr Yachting in Antibes offer entry level RYA qualifications for recreational yachtsmen which are the alternative route into the MCA deck qualifications system.

7 East Yachts, also in Antibes offer courses under the International Yacht Training banner and have substantial experience of training and certifying deck officers from many different flag states.

Durban in South Africa may be the place to go if you have some time and cash available to do a course package, as the cost of living down there allows this to be attractive financially. For individuals with some experience, this might give the opportunity to progress a deck career rapidly.

In their own words - “PYT, is your training provider of choice. As a professional body of uniquely qualified instructors we realize that going back to the classroom is a daunting task for many.

Our proven concept of packaged courses resulting in a single trip to college per qualification pays dividends. Join us for our unique learning experience as we ‘Inform and Entertain’. ” John Percival Marine Associates based in Hoylake on the Wirral in UK offer training and tuition to Merchant Navy, Superyacht

and Workboat professionals. Their speciality is preparation for MCA Oral exams for both Deck and Engineering, and this can also be undertaken in Golfe Juan. The GMDSS GOC is offered through Lairdside Maritime Centre Lairdside Maritime Centre, part of Liverpool John Moores University, are also based on the Wirral and offer OOW, Chief Mate, Master and ISPS certificates, organised so that the modules run in a neat order with no long gaps. They also have one of the most advanced ship simulators in the world - currently the only one in the UK with a 360° field-of-view visual system.

Warsash Maritime Academy is a faculty of Southampton Solent University and again offer a full range of deck and engineering courses to the yachting industry.

You should view your training as an investment which you will rapidly recoup and all training providers should provide comprehensive course notes which you can then collect into a personal library. Being able to dip back into this from time to time can help refresh the memory and will be essential if you need to sit MCA oral examinations. Find someone with similar objectives to yourself and quiz each other! Your captain should be happy to provide additional guidance.

You should view your training as an investment which you will rapidly recoup

Periods Ashore

Oddly enough, jobs ashore, doing things like painting or babysitting or indeed both at the same time can help build your CV. If you are good at gardening and like sailing too there are job opportunities which cross the land/sea divide. Clients exist who own both villas and yachts. Use your imagination. There is no shame involved if you find yourself busking, working in bars or generally making yourself useful. An individual who can take the rough with the smooth is what we look for.

What Captains Want

Captains enjoy characters. People who invest in themselves, keep the job on track, go the extra mile and have a resilient outlook. Because a bad week can be viewed as just that. And a good week? Well, who knows - it could contain a tropical sunset, a barbecue on a beach, a tug on a fishing line or even a good old natter on the bridge. As the Captain once said to the Mate -” tell us a yarn.................”

And your story began.

References: Contacts

www.bluewateryachting.com T : +33 (0) 493 34 47 73 www.zephyr-yachting.com T: +33 (0) 49 33 33 404 www.7eastyachts.com T: +33 (0) 497 210 539 www.pyt.co.za T : 00 27 (0) 31 307 4992 www.hss.ac.uk T: +33 (0) 970449543 www.warsashacademy.co.uk T: +44 (0) 1489 576161 http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/lairdsidemaritimecentre

MGN 270 (M) training and certification guidance – part 23 yacht rating certificates for service on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels MSN 1802 (M) Certificates of Competency: Yacht Deck Officers Training and Certification Guidance - Part A7 MGN 156 (M) training and certification guidance – part 17 Certificates of Competency or Marine Engine Operator Licences for service as an Engineer Officer on commercially and privately operated yachts and sail training vessels.

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Bluewater Yachting: Galley Foundation: Special offer * book with a friend and receive €50 reduction each* Duration 5 days - €950 (course) Antibes 10th Oct, 7th Nov, 28th Nov Advanced Galley: Special offer * book with a friend and receive €50 reduction each* Duration 5 days - €950 (course) Antibes 21st Nov Creative Canapés: Duration 1 day - €250 Antibes Seafood masterclass Duration 1 day - €295 Antibes 30th Sept, 19th Oct, 31st Dec Baking masterclass Duration 1 day - €250 Antibes 17th Oct for futher information www.bluewateryachting.com T: +33 493 34 47 73

Hoylake Sailing School Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased - 5 Days; In Golfe Juan - 29th November - 3rd December In Golfe Juan - 22nd - 26th November 2011 VHF/SRC (GMDSS) & Conversion in Golfe Juan - 4th December for further information : www.hss.ac.uk T: +33(0) 970 449 543

Get On Course

our pick of the best courses for autumn / winter Professional Yachtmaster Training

7east Yachts IYT MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited (offshore) theory 24th Oct-3rd Nov IYT MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited (offshore) practical power 3rd Oct – 9th Oct IYT MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited (offshore) practical sail 7th Nov – 13th Nov for further information: www.7eastyachts.com T: +33 (0)497 210 539

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MCA Deck Rating Cert for yachts (4 week International career crew training) This is a great course to get you started as deck crew in the world of megayachts. Ideal for school leavers, gap year students or someone looking for a career change. Hop on board and open up opportunities in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Meet new friends, work hard and have lots of fun living on board as our 28 day course prepares you for travel to exotic locations and to earn good money. Includes the essential STCW ‘95 Basic Safety Training. for further information: www.pyt.co.za T: +27 (0) 31 307-4992

ADVERTORIAL

Medical security

AT SEA

(and all remote places)

Medicine at sea is complex says Dr David Irons but can be made relatively safe and secure by following three simple requirements.

THE REQUIREMENTS

1) Extensive and well thought out medical supplies.

2) Emergency medical supplies organised in a portable easy-touse format with comprehensive emergency instructions.

3) 24/7 professional medical advice along with up-to-date crew medical training.

These three elements combined will allow the vast majority of medical situations to be stabilised and treated successfully.

However, remove one of these elements and your medical ability is vastly reduced.

1) Medical supplies.

Many medical kits are based solely and by the letter on e.g. the MCA 1768 regulations. They have no more or less than these regulations which may sound ideal however although the MCA regulations (and other flag regulations) are usually well founded medically, they have a weakness in that they are not reviewed frequently. Protocols for treatment of heart attack, as one example, have changed and under medical advice, survival rates can increase substantially even at sea.

2) Organization of Medical supplies

Obviously not all medical situations are emergencies but it is during emergencies that the organization of your medical supplies can mean the difference literally between life and death. Imagine that there is some form of medical situation occurring and your supplies are in smart looking bag with a mixture of emergency, non-emergency and backup drugs and equipment (which sadly is the most common ‘organisation’ provided). Even a fully trained professional turning up with this type of arrangement would find it hard to manage most medical situations.

The only four things are required in an emergency are 1) a full range of emergency

medical equipment and 2) oxygen 3) a defibrillator 4) easy access and logical arrangement. If you turn up to an ill patient without a defibrillator for instance, the original problem may easily lead to cardiac arrest and if this were to occur and a defibrillator is not present then each minute that passes without defibrillation reduces the persons chance of survival by 10%.

Emergencies won’t usually occur in a well kitted out medical room so emergency medical supplies have to go to the patient and not vice versa, so quick response means the emergency supplies must be portable, provided in one or two, robust and weather resistant bags.

3) 24/7 professional medical advice along with upto-date crew medical training.

Assessing a casualty for CPR/resuscitation, stopping bleeding, starting Oxygen or using a defibrillator cannot wait for a phone call. So clearly up-to-date medical training is essential. However during these procedures someone should also be initiating contact, in all situations, with a professional 24/7 medical advice service. No amount of training will allow the crew to be able to deal with the next stages of any emergency but an emergency 24/7 doctor on the end of a phone allows the crew to be the eyes, ears and hands of the doctor and in this way the range of treatment and outcome rises dramatically.

Other additions to 24/7 assistance is the availability of a modern telemedicine transmitting unit, such as the excellent STS Lite.

This system will work to a high level of efficiency whether at sea or in remote land situations.

So before you buy an off the shelf medical kit make sure it offers these three components.

Dr David Irons MB ChB Director Ocean Medical International Ltd www.omi2.com | david@omi2.xom ON BOARD | AUTUMN 2011 | 55

ADVERTORIAL

Why Use a

Fuel

Broker?

Irrespective of where or when you require fuel, Marianne and Gail Vanstone of Global Yacht Fuel explain the many benefits of using a professional and long established yacht fuel broker.

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T

hese days it seems everyone wants to add fuel bunkering to their business card. We’d like to offer a few reasons why in the case of fuel for a yacht, experience matters, and using a seasoned fuel trader can offer protections that individual suppliers cannot.

Fuel is a critical component of yacht operation and undoubtedly one of the largest line items on the yacht’s budget, which can make it a point of contention between captains, owners, yacht management firms, etc. Owners want to feel that they’re getting the best price and are not being taken advantage of. Captains are under pressure not only to get the best price, but also to satisfy the criteria set out by whichever marine conventions and regulations they may have to comply with.

Experience and Knowledge

At Global Yacht Fuel we have been arranging fuel supplies exclusively for yachts since 1990 and are considered one of the industry’s top and most trusted suppliers. Over the years it’s become apparent that the elements of a successful bunkering are simple: good communication and reputable suppliers. Over the last 20 years we have established a very large network of suppliers around the world, in both popular ports and remote ones. Because of this experience we are able to give advice on which ports to avoid, and which ports are more yacht-friendly, based on both our own dealings with the local suppliers as well as feedback from captains and engineers.

We will know, or be able to quickly find out, if duty free fuel is available and what the requirements are to qualify, method of delivery (truck/barge/ex-pipe), fuel specs, where to berth, and if an agent is required.

For those of you who may not have used the services of a trader or broker, the process is quite a simple one: establish an account (which consists of filling out a two page account form/vessel information sheet). Then just let us know when and where you want to get fuel and how much you need. We investigate the options and prices, and give you that information so you can make a decision.

Given approval we confirm supply, coordinate with the yacht’s agent (if there is one) and liaise with all parties. Once the supply is completed, we obtain all relevant documentation and generate an invoice which is sent to the captain and the yacht’s management company or designee for payment.

Honest Advice

This process benefits the yacht’s operation in a variety of ways. The captain doesn’t have to spend time sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices and arranging payment. Credit is extended to account holders so cash stays onboard and credit cards aren’t devoured by one of the largest expenses the yacht has. And don’t forget the volume discounts! Working with suppliers for as long as we have establishes strong relationships wherein we can negotiate lower prices than if the captain communicates directly.

There are many other aspects of fuel supply and bunkering that are reported on frequently including sulfur content and its effect on engine performance, Marpol Annex VI regulation and compliance, duty free availability and criteria, fuel sampling and testing, and the emergence of biodiesel into the market for yachts, among others.

Obviously not all of these subjects apply to every yacht, and we don’t have room to address them here, but they are subjects that we have experience dealing with and can assist with around the world.

We understand the tight schedules that many yachts are on and make every effort to assist the captain with his or her needs and will always offer an honest dialogue as to what is the “best deal around”. If a situation arises where it would be more economical or convenient for the yacht not to use our services, we will so advise them.

It is our goal to achieve long-term relationships with our clients. No one will work as hard to ensure that you experience a trouble-free delivery at the best price. Contact us today for more information or to open an account at info@globalyachtfuel.com.

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EAT

Table Nancy Heslin recommends her current favourite restaurants to fit all palettes and pockets.

Talk

Spoon at Byblos, St Tropez

St Tropez is full of objects to devour with your eyes but when you’re ready to satisfy those pangs of hunger, there’s only one place: the garden terrace at Spoon. An Alain Ducasse revelation (open mid-April to mid-October), only at Byblos could you find a Very Glamorous Salad (€29) in the company of pasta, veal, chicken, burgers, lamb served with sophistication at reasonable prices (for St-Tropez!). Dance off dinner a few steps away at the legendary nightclub, Byblos’ Les Caves du Roy, where a glass of tap water will set you back €24.

Place des Lices - Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 68 20 €€€€€

Le Park 45, Cannes

During the Cannes Film Festival, revellers are strewn across temporary inflatable sofas occupying the lawn of the Grand Hotel, beverage in one hand, iPhone in the other. Throughout the rest of the year, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Le Park 45 draws hip crowds to one of the best garden terraces in Cannes. Chef Sébastien Broda, 30, trained in legendary kitchens including down the street at La Palme d’Or, puts on quite a gastronomic show. Open daily for lunch and dinner, set menus (€45-€90) change every three weeks but don’t despair, the roasted Angus beef with shallots, potato gnocchi cooked in Parmesan juice and summer truffles with crunchy celery can also be ordered à la carte (€39).

45 Blvd de La Croisette - Tel: +33 (0)4 93 38 15 45 €€€€

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Whats on the Menu

The Martinez, Cannes

Taxi Driver

Inspired by Robert De Niro’s visit at this years Cannes film festival

Le Grand Café Turin, Nice

Place Garibaldi dates back to the end of the 18th century when it was known as the gateway from the road to Turin to Nice.

This explains the aptly-named brasserie, Le Grand Café de Turin, open daily from 8am-10pm, which has been serving from its original structure on the square’s west side since 1908. Not for the faint-fish hearted: fish soup, fish specials, shellfish, mussels, sea snails, “Le Must” Oysters Roumégous or go for Les Plateaux du Turin (3/4 per; €145). With the recent completion of the tram, Place Garibaldi has witnessed a resurrection attracting hipper, urbane crowds. And it’s easy walking distance to the pubs in Old Nice or the port.

5 Place Garibaldi - Tel: +33 (0)4 93 62 29 52 €€€

Explorers Gastro Pub, Monaco

Launched in March, this fusion of Gastro cuisine and Pub friendliness “devoted to adventurers” is already a local institution.

Open daily, a year-round terrace offers striking port views while the stone-wall interior displays snapshots of voyagers from yesteryear. It also features a giant insect bar. Set lunches (€16 & €23) with dinner à la carte: starters €12, pasta or risotto €17; main dishes, think Crispy confit of lamb in beer and Tabbouleh with pesto, range from €20-€22. Sample one of the 150 well-priced whiskeys, wines and rare beers. Midnight munchies? Roast beef fillet and cassava pie with sweet potatoes (€22) should get you through to breakfast. Served Thursdays and Saturdays (7/7 high season) 10:30pm to 5am.

Port de Monaco - Tel: +377 97 98 70 70 €€€

SERVES 4: 4 guinea fowl supreme 4 slices smoked salmon 12 basil leaves Shoot green shiso Shoot red shiso 2 yellow peppers 250g Cereal 1 large romaine 120g of cooked foie gras with salt 150g coppa 1 cucumber 20g candied lemon Parmesan METHOD: Make a yellow pepper juice and paste with gelatin before rolling out on a plate about 4 millimetres thick.

Roll individual supreme of guinea fowl within film to form a cylinder and then cook for 1 minute in a steam oven.

Then roll the guinea fowl in smoked salmon and basil leaves to form a cylinder then roll in cereal crumbs Cut a rectangle of pepper jelly in the size of the cylinders.

Cut green and red shiso and set next to all the herbs Cut three triangles of foie gras per person Cut thin slices of Parmesan in triangles Cut slices of coppa (1 per person) with a cookie cutter to make small circles.

Peel the cucumber and cut in thin slices the length of the rolls Make the mayonnaise and add ketchup to make a cocktail sauce DRESSING AND FINISHING: In a frying pan with clarified butter, brown the rolls on all sides Transfer the yellow pepper jelly onto a plate, and place the cylinders of guinea fowl cut into three on top.

Add the cocktail sauce, tarama cucumber rolls and triangles of Parmesan and then add the coppa shiso sprouts to give volume Place the foie gras triangles at the last moment on the cylinder guinea fowl quickly before the foie gras melts.

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MeiréundMeiré

Water that flows like rain, water as a clear and powerful jet, water as large droplets washing over you,... water can take many forms and continually create new showering experiences. PERFORMING SHOWER represents Dornbracht‘s expertise with water for the shower.

The PERFORMING SHOWER brochure is available from Aloys F. Dornbracht GmbH & Co. KG, Köbbingser Mühle 6, D-58640 Iserlohn, Phone +49 (0) 2371 433-460, Fax +49 (0) 2371 433-232, E-Mail mail@dornbracht.de, www.dornbracht.com

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Mushroom Garden

Mist the prepacked boxed garden planted in used coffee grounds, and before you know it you will be harvesting multiple onboard crops of upto 1.5 lbs of fresh organic pearl mushrooms.Simple!! €15 www.backtotheroots.com

DOUBLE EGG POACHER

There are several ways to poach eggs – but we think this ingenious device is simply the quickest and easiest way to cook them. Just hook it over the side of a pan of boiling water (or stand it on the floor of a shallow pan) and it’s job done! By using a different hook on the handle you can also position the cooked eggs above the water line to keep them warm.

Powder-coated steel. Durable non-stick finish. Hand wash only 5¾” x 5” x 4”’ €7 www.lazyboneuk.com

Melon Slicer

Bring on the cantaloupes, honeydews, crenshaws, casabas and miniature round watermelons, this amazing kitchen tool allows you to slice them into wedges with just a single push. The secret is in the sharp serrated blades that are constructed of hardened stainless steel. It’s simple to use: Slice off the end of one side of the melon. Place the sliced end up on a cutting board, and insert the slicer into the flesh of the fruit. Rock the slicer back and forth to get a good grip onto the melon, then push down firmly on the slicer. Each push will yield 12 identically sized wedges. €16 www.spoonsisters.com

Galley

Gadgets

THERE IS FUN TO BE HAD FROM THE LATEST GALLEY GADGETS....ENJOY Voodoo Knife BloCK

Pizza Pi Cutter

Ah, Pi. For such an irrational number, you sure are kind. You help us do all sorts of things - like figure out the area and circumference of a pizza. And now, with the power of future technologies and combining things with other things, you will also be able to cut a pizza into pieces. Each Pizza Pi Cutter is two stainless steel blades of cutting power all harnessed by a space-age plastic Pi. Hold it in your hand and feel the energy ripple through you. Cut your pizza with math! €20 www.thinkgreek.com

Thankfully there’s nothing supernatural about the Voodoo Knife Block, even though it is one of the most amusingly bizarre kitchen accessories we’ve ever seen. Designed by Raffaele Lannello the Voodoo Knife Block is a slice above other knife blocks and it’s wonderfully unusual in terms of originality and design .Crafted in rich red, black or chrome coloured ABS plastic, the highly stylish Voodoo has five strategically-positioned slots in which to place five quality knives, which are also included. €68 www.firebox.com

HANDPRESSO

With the new Handpresso Domepod possibilities are endless! You can choose the origin, the roasting and the grind of your favourite coffee blend. Besides offering an espresso break in a friendly atmosphere, the Handpresso Wild Domepod will also be appreciated by eco-friendly minds. Emptying the coffee grounds is simple, just click on the dome and that’s all you need. €99 www.handpresso.com

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The Yacht Pantry The Yacht Pantry Croatia is a yacht provisioning company based in Makarska, 60 km south of Split. Seeing a gap in the market Wanlop and Charly have grown the Yacht Pantry from a van to a fleet delivering the highest quality of meats, produce and specialty items available.

They import from all over the world, but also have some of the best GE free produce, herbs, and salads fresh from the local market every morning. Having worked on super yachts before Wanlop and Charly understand the importance of service, packing your order with care and being 100% committed. For more details; Tel:+ 385 (0) 91 528 2538 or visit: www.yachtpantry.com

Fine Wine Works Finding wines for your charter guests and owners can be just one more thing to worry about in a busy season! Not only do Fine Wine Works train Crew in Wines & Spirits in the down season, they can source and supply wines from and to just about anywhere! Not constrained by a printed list, they get the best prices and options at the time plus they can provide tasting notes and food matches. Fine Wine Works also carry a select stock of Fine Wines (Treasure Trove) plus the usual high demand pinks and fizzes and of course can do Tax Free deliveries (legally!) when required.

For more details; Tel: +33 (0)6 42 15 51 21 or visit:www.finewineworks.com

Who’s Providing?

From flowers to fragrances, and all that’s fresh in food

Salvo Grima Salvo Grima Group, established in 1860, launched it’s Yacht Supply division in 1994. As an offshoot of it’s 151 year old ship supply unit, it is completely focused in providing top quality supplies, such as vacuum packed meals, first grade fruit / vegetables, perfumes, tobacco and more, to super-yachts visiting Malta.

Their team is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the level of service required by such prestigious clients. They are flexible in responding to the needs and adept at finding that specific item that makes a difference between a pleasant visit and an outstanding one.

For more details; Tel:+ 356 25607558or visit:www.salvogrima.com

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Corkers Based in the heart of the Cote d’Azur, Corkers Fine Wines are specialist suppliers of fine wines and luxury provisions to yachts throughout the Mediterranean.

Their qualified, experienced and dedicated team of professionals are always on hand and are 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.

Their exciting and extensive range of wines and their à la carte provisioning service, coupled with a highly competitive pricing structure and flexible approach to meeting your specific requirements makes Corkers a great choice when choosing your wines.

For more details; Tel:+33(0)493 775 113 or visit:www.corkersfinewines.com

Wight Vodka Chances are that you have not heard of Wight Vodka, as it’s only recently been available within the British yachting scene. However, if there’s a vodka that you should serve on-board, WV is the one! The niche brand targets those individuals with a passion for the ocean, for yacht racing, and of course, for exceptional vodka. Distilled a notable seven times in London’s oldest family-run distillery.

For more details ; Tel: +44 208 949 5270 or visit: www. wightvodka.com

Shore Solutions The selection of toiletries for your yacht can be challenging; the brand, the fragrance and product assortment all have a part to play. What might suit the styling of the yacht, or the owner, might not be appropriate for charter guests.With such a huge range of brands to choose from, where do you begin? Ultimately it comes down to personal preference, two of Shore Solutions most popular brands are the unique and surprising fragrance combinations from Jo Malone and the classic, luxury offered by Acqua di Parma.

For more details; Tel : +44 207 403 2552

NautiChef Established for over 8 years in Antibes, NautiChef continues to play a significant role in supplying the most famous Yachts and Villas on the French Riviera with high quality material for the kitchen/galley, bar and table art.

Whether you’re looking for a ladle, a commercial food processor or a tea pot, Carole will always be happy to help you finding the right tool and giving you useful advices.

For more details; Tel: +33 493 63 82 44

Joanna Walton Joanna Walton Flowers specialises in floristry design for super yachts in Mallorca. With a clear understanding of what is required for flowers on board stable, lasting, high quality designs all supplied with non-slip matting.Trained by Jane Packer, one of the world´s most influential florists, Joanna has over twenty years experience.

Once she knows your itinerary she can deliver the flowers on board your yacht, even if you are only popping into port briefly, and stay in close contact to ensure that she delivers the flower creations at the right place at the right time.

For more details; Tel: +34 676 369726 or visit: www.joannawalton.com

Bridie Bridie Simply Food can provide you with invaluable support in your galley when you are under pressure. The clever solution to a busy chefs life. Canapés and buffets can be delivered directly to your yacht during yacht shows and festivals Your freezer can be filled with delicious homemade authentic curries, daubes, and casseroles gorgeous desserts, chocolate fondant cakes all saving time without compromising standards or quality.

For more details ; Tel +33 0674988475 or visit:www.bridie.fr

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Only the Finest Wines & Provisions direct to your Yacht or Villa

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Choice.

The Yacht Pantry is a specialist provisioning service for luxury yachts in Croatia. We pride ourselves on delivering the freshest and highest quality products available with service only kiwis can provide. But where we really come into our own is our range of products, from Wagyu Beef, free range poultry, fresh market fruit and veges, beautifully cured Croatian prosciutto and Artisan cheeses, to the finest of wines and champagnes.

Now that is choice.

call: +385 (0) 91 528 2538 email: info@yachtpantry.com visit: www.yachtpantry.com

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FOOD SNIPPETS TOP 10

FoodSongs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

I Will Always Love Stew - Whitney Houston Don’t Let The Bun Go Down On Me - Elton John

SHORT ORDER

balsamic vinegar

I Left My Tart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett

Boiling Cabbage

I Kissed A Grill - Katie Perry Give Peas A Chance - John Lennon Like A Rolling Scone - Bob Dylan This sweetly aromatic vinegar, rich with flavour is a must for the pantry.

Poppadum Preach - Madonna Korma Chamelion - Culture Club

BALSAMIC ONION DRESSING Place olive oil,balsamic vinegar, chopped red onion, caster sugar, sea salt and cracked black pepper in a non-metallic bowl and stir to combine, Store in the refrigerator

Billie Bean - Michael Jackson Vodoo Chilli - Jimi Hendrix

Which is healthier?

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Canned tomatoes or Fresh tomatoes CANNED TOMATOES (per 100g) 16 kcals 1g protein 0.1g fat 0.7g fibre 37mcg vitamin A 12mg vitamin C 0.1mg vitamin B6 250mg potassium 9mg lycopene

RAW FRESH TOMATOES (per 100g) 17kcals 0.7g protein 0.3g fat 1g fibre 105mcg vitamin A 17mg vitamin C 0.14mg vitamin B6 250mg potassium 3mg lycopene

WHITE BALSAMIC AND HERB DRESSING Place olive oil,white balsamic vinegar, chopped chives and flat leaf parsley, crushed garlic,caster sugar, sea salt and cracked black pepper in a non-metallic bowl and stir to combine. Store in the refrigerator for one day.

LEMON AND BALSAMIC MARINADE Place lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and cracked black pepper in a non-metallic bowl and stir to combine. Pour over cuts of chicken, lamb, beef or pork and marinate for 10 minutes before pan frying.

Do you hate the smell of boiling brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts)? Then you can be sure your clientele will feel the same.

However there is a solution - add a couple of bay leaves to the boiling water and magically there is no smell of school dinners as they boil.

ROASTED BALSAMIC POTATOES Lightly crush cooked baby potatoes and toss with olive oil and sea salt. Roast in a preheated 220c (425F) oven for 20 minutes or until crisp. drizzle with white balsamic vinegar to serve.

While raw tomatoes are best for vitaminsA and C, don’t dismiss canned tomatoes. Processing does reduce vitamin C and strip some of the fibre, but it boosts levels of lycopene. Both raw and canned provide useful amounts of vitamin B6.

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THE CORKER With its fresh, grassy, fruity flavours, Jamie Goode says that Sauvignon Blanc is well on the way to becoming the world’s favourite white grape variety.

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hile Chardonnay is still the peoples’ number one white grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc is giving it a good run for its money. Gone are the days when ‘Chardonnay’ and ‘dry white wine’ were synonymous terms when ordering wine by the glass; now you are likely to be offered a choice between Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and the blandly anonymous Pinot Grigio (white wine for those averse to any flavour in their glass).

While the origin of Sauvignon Blanc is in France’s Loire Valley, it took a new world interpretation of this variety to make it as popular as it is today. New Zealand’s Marlborough region can rightfully lay claim to having made Sauvignon Blanc a global superstar. New Zealand used to be a insignificant wine-producing country. But in the 1970s a producer called Matua Valley decided to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the north Island region of Marlborough, and others followed suit, including Montana and Cloudy Bay. In the 1980s, the wines that resulted had a stunning impact on those who tasted them, both in New Zealand, and in the UK. The result was that from a standing start, this region became the largest in the whole country, propelled to its pole position almost solely by this single variety. And in Cloudy Bay, New Zealand had found a superstar – within a short while this became a cult wine in the UK, sold on allocation, and feverishly sought by people who’d fallen in love with the flavour as well as the distinctive, haunting label.

PUNGENT AND FULL FLAVOURED

What is special about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc? It is a pungent, full flavoured wine style that combines ripe fruity characteristics with more savoury, green grassy, herby notes, to make a fresh, dry white wine full of flavour and with real impact, with no adornment through oak. To get a bit geeky, there are two distinctive characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety, and Marlborough’s wines combine them both.

The first is that of methoxypyrazines. These are chemicals naturally present in unripe grapes, and at high levels they are unpleasant. But as the grapes ripen, the methoxypyrazine levels drop. A small amount of methoxypyrazine can add attractive green pepper and grassy notes to the wine, and Marlborough Sauvignons tend to get this level just right. Another descriptor commonly used is tomato leaf (the distinctive smell you get when you rub one).

The second is that of thiols, a group of chemical compounds

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produced during fermentation by the yeasts, from precursors present in the grapes. These thiols can be very attractive in the right context, adding passionfruit, boxwood, grapefruit and elderflower characteristics to the wine. If the levels are too high, though, then the wines can seem a bit ‘sweaty’.

Again, New Zealand seems to strike the balance really well.

MARLBOROUGH MAN

The Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style, with its clean, fresh, bright grassy fruit and tropical/passionfruit richness, finishing with crisp lemony acidity, has become the world’s most popular expression of this variety. The style has many imitators, with South Africa and Chile leading the pack, and usually working out a bit cheaper. Indeed, New Zealand wines, with their incredible consistency, achieve the highest average per bottle retail prices of any wines in the UK by some margin.

But this is not to negate the quality of Sauvignons from France’s Loire Valley, their home territory. Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are the most famous of these. These appellations are powerful ‘brands’ in their own right, and most restaurant wine lists will have both. In practice, it’s hard to give taste pointers to distinguish reliably between them. These Loire Sauvignons are less exuberantly fruit than New Zealand’s versions, and tend more to the green grass and mineral ends of the flavour spectrum. In general they probably work better with food than when drunk on their own, but quality is much more variable than is acceptable at the price level these wines command.

CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES

Cheaper alternatives from France include Touraine Sauvignons (also from the Loire), as well as Sauvignons from the Languedoc in the South of France. Some of these are really appealing, at relatively low prices, and there’s something to be said for opting for a good quality Touraine Sauvignon rather than a much more expensive poor quality Sancerre.

So while Chardonnay is still popular, I predict that it won’t be long before the crisp, fruity, grassy, food friendly wines made from Sauvignon Blanc become the country’s favourite white wine style. The move is already underway, and this is one of the rare varieties where the new world ‘imitator’ – that is, Sauvignon from Marlborough, New Zealand – has become the benchmark.

There’s something to be said for opting for a good quality Touraine Sauvignon rather than a much more expensive poor quality Sancerre

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SIX OF THE BEST COFFEE MACHINES

Wake up and smell the coffee….just the way you like it.

A selection for the On Board baristas GAGGIA CLASSIC PERFORMANCE Gaggia’s iconic machine is the original and still one of the best. Boasting a large tank that caters for up to 17 cups of coffee, it allows use of both pods and granules, makes two espresso shots at a time, has a special valve that prevents the coffee from burning and its industrial parts will last a lifetime. €329 www.gaggia.com

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PRIMA DONNA

The Prima Donna ESAM 6600 from De Longhi may be the most feature rich coffee maker money can buy. Not only can it memorize your favorite cappuccino, cafe latte or latte macchiato, it also cleans itself at the push of a button. The auto-cleaning milk carafe can even be stored in your refrigerator, ensuring that the milk in your coffee is as fresh as possible. €1,445. www.delonghi.com

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LAVAZZA A MODO MIO PICCINA

While most of the new mini-pod machines are fine for straight coffee, they don’t feature the steam arm required to make a fully fledged cappuccino.

Damn it, sometimes a man can’t live on espresso alone! The retro-styled Piccina is the answer, and its hot-water function means it can make tea, too. €115. www.lavazzamodomio.com

BLACK & WHITE COOL

OLYMPIA CREMINA The true coffee buff will tell you a lever machine is the only way to make an espresso, and this is the best one. It takes getting used to - by pulling down on the lever you force the water through the coffee - but once you do, you’ll be able to make coffee exactly to your taste. €2,499 www. londiniumespresso.com

Extensive research and development into milk texturing has achieved world-class Barista standards and is what makes the Black&White COOL unique. Its innovative touch-screen provides operators with bespoke user-guides . Flexible cold milk storage, energy efficiency and easy cleaning, thanks to no removable parts are other major advantages. €289 www.unitedcoffeeuk.com

5 4 6 BRASILIA EXCELSIOR

Brasilia produces some of the best performing and most attractive espresso machines on the market and The Excelsior is the jewel in the crown. It has a real ‘wow’ factor and appeals to restaurants, hotels, cafes and bars where the most discerning of clients expect the very best. €11,450 www.brasilia-coffee.co.uk

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A.....

Anyone for Rosé in Valbonne?

...SHIPS AGENT

Each issue for On Board Magazine we ask a superyacht professional who is either based in or is cruising the Mediterranean to map out a typical day.

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n this, our first issue, we turn to John Cookson of Yacht Shopping whose job is to provide: Mechanical and engineering parts, oil supply, Deck and interior equipment, Local and International Bunkering, Import and Export logistics, Immigration, Visas and Clearance operations to map out his day.

Day Begins I awake at home outside Antibes, where it’s peaceful and best and begin my daily Bible reading most days around 5.30 am. If I am at a Yacht Show or elsewhere, then I have to accept the loneliness of a hotel room! Most days I am at the office before 8, if not there I go straight onboard a yacht somewhere along the French or Italian coast.

Forenoon Happenings One morning remains forever in the annals of Yacht Shopping history was when a call came through from a yacht in Cannes.

The captain’s wife who was pregnant had entered labour and her waters had broken. They asked us to organise the ambulance. Eli my wife who by then had already experienced two pregnancies told them in French that the lady on the yacht was having a baby and needed urgent care. However, when asked at what point of the labour she was at, Eli, translated literally saying ‘Elle a 70 | AUTUMN 2011 | ON BOARD

Me

Command Central

cassé les eaux’ instead of ‘elle perd les eaux’, After much laughter Eli realised what she had in fact said was, ‘she has broken the eggs’! Despite this bad start the baby was later safely delivered! Often my mornings are more mundane. This morning for example, I was organising advertising for Kohler, Kelvin Hughes, Deckers, Monarch Moor Whips and Ocean Medical International for who we act as local agents.

Lunch Time: A special place for lunch I love going to Transat in Antibes and have eaten there regularly over the last 24 years. We are always welcomed with smiles and good humour. The atmosphere of the restaurant has not changed much since then nor have many of the staff! The food is always fresh and excellent with a different plate every day.

Afternoon Happenings I remember well the day of the Prince of Monaco’s wedding. An owner had some urgent personal effects in bond at Nice. It was 4 pm when we had the call that Customs would not release the goods unless they got paid. We quickly managed the funds transfer but the goods had still to arrive on the yacht anchored offshore near Monaco. Roads were blocked, queues were miles long as people and celebrities tried to make it to the Principality.

Lunch at Transat

My Bible

But UPS accepted the challenge and set off at 6 pm to cover 16 Km. By 8 pm the truck was in Monaco but couldn’t find the yacht so drove off! After endless telephone calls they turned around and rejoined the queue of traffic and took 1 hour to cover 400metres! By 9.15pm the package was delivered, the yacht was happy but I will never forget Royal Wedding day!

After a Long Day: Pre dinner drinks Since we are in France you can’t deny the man a glass of chilled rosé. There is a nice bar called Jeed in Valbonne where many of the residents gather in the evening or for lunch, and, at times, I enjoy the atmosphere too.

Dinner Home is special, there is nothing like it. We have acquaintances or clients who have become good friends around often. I cannot deny my South African origins, so I really enjoy a good braai.

Marinated or just grilled, nothing can beat a steak or a piece of fresh fish. It’s always a pleasure to share a meal and wine with like minded souls on our terrace over looking the green valley below us.

B.B.Q.

Time

Who would you most like to take to dinner there and why?

Some of the captains and crew I mostly enjoyed working with, for their down to earth approach and kindness, but haven’t been able to because they sailed away too soon.

Bed Time Unlike Shakespeare’s Macbeth whereby if the conscience feels guilt, the body will not let the person rest, as soon as I touch my pillow I am off like a baby!

I get to bed at around 10 pm, this is later when coming back from distant locations.

Companion I have been married to Eli for about 20 years, that’s proof she makes my perfect companion.

Who would you most like to take to bed and why?

I still prefer my wife in bed with me!

John Cookson was talking to Frances and Michael Howorth at Yacht Shopping

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ADVERTORIAL

Digital

Crashes Analog’s Party

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Mobius Design Group’s Vicki Shand-Horn helps you keep the good times flowing as digital overtakes analog media.

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ll things worth having depend upon delivery. Whether they’re for products or services, you count on delivery systems every day, from cellular phone calls to receiving packages to enjoying the best meals at your favourite restaurant.

But systems don’t remain perfect. Remember having your cell call dropped or not getting that package overnight as promised or hearing “I’m sorry, but we’re out of that today” from an apologetic waiter or waitress? Error, lack of maintenance or simple obsolescence can render these systems unreliable or impotent.

Highly convenient, worry-free electronic entertainment aboard a yacht is no different. Movies and music, on demand, rely on a complex system for delivery at the touch of a finger.

Unfortunately, with most yachts this system is completely dependent on a wiring backbone that’s optimised for analog signals at a time when all device manufacturers and content publishers are aggressively moving to digital.

Why the rush to digital?

For years, movie studios and other content publishers have fought piracy, arguing that illegally duplicating Blu-ray and HD DVD movies was facilitated by playback devices’ aging analog technology. Industry negotiations produced the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) Adopter Agreement of 2009. AACS allows studios to embed various DRM (Digital Rights Management) encryption schemes (Image Constraint Token, Digital Only Token, etc.) into movies and commits manufacturers to initially restrict – then completely eliminate – analog output for this protected content.

Blu-ray players, starting in 2010, already have analog output limited to standard definition only; by 2013, analog output will be nonexistent. HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort will continue to be the favoured digital ports into the foreseeable future.

How does the switch to digital affect my analog infrastructure?

Contact

Vicki Shand-Horn President, Operations Mobius Design Group, Inc. Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach Florida USA +1 561 736 7720 vicki@mobiusdesigngroup.com

If you’ve heard the phrase “analog sunset,” you may already realize that your boat’s analog entertainment infrastructure is at risk. While only Blu-ray devices and PCs playing protected content are now limited by the AACS, soon others such as satellite receivers, displays, cameras, etc. will join the fold. These changes will challenge virtually all wired installations that currently do, or will, distribute entertainment throughout a boat.

What will happen when playing movies and music?

Symptoms of an under-prepared network will include interrupted music and flat screens going black, receiving no signal whatsoever. These are consequences of the new digital protocols – embedded “key” codes in the protected media that demand specific “handshakes” from displays and speakers before properly playing the audio or video.

In other words, the system you count on now to provide your entertainment won’t work for much longer.

What are the options for adapting to all this?

Vicki Shand-Horn, of Mobius Design Group in Palm Beach, Florida has seen this coming and has this advice for project managers and captains responsible for keeping the good times flowing: “Start planning now, and prepare for this huge shift in electronic media delivery. While there are stopgap measures and a handful of converters available during this transition, no solution will ensure the complete reliability and performance that a digitally-optimised wiring network provides.“ Start your planning now by noting these key dates: 2010: Analog video reduced to Standard definition only (on Blu-ray disc players & PCs and on commercially sold Blu-ray discs) 2013: Analog video will be disabled (on Bluray disc players & PCs and on commercially sold Blu-ray discs) If this sounds like radical surgery, Vicki reminds us that like our houses, “Yachts are homes too. For systems like plumbing or air conditioning to work, on demand, there are steps to be taken to ensure that “on” really means on (versus sometimes on, a very real scenario playing out as digital replaces analog).”

Mobius Design Group “has a long history of providing not just design and programming services for superyachts around the world, but also a reputation for solid, honest, technically-sound advice. Several people here have the certifications to answer tough questions and to recommend solutions using technology from manufacturers like Crestron who are out in front of this issue. We’ll help anyone who’s ready to see what their options are for a problem-free, wired infrastructure that delivers as promised.”

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ADVERTORIAL

Modern Propeller Servicing

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Glen Bishop FROM TECH-HELICE OFFERS ADVICE ON GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR PROPS

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ropellers are complex products. They are often expensive. How do you know if your props are any good? The answer to this question is in two parts: First, a specialised measurement apparatus is required to analyse the various propeller attributes.

Second, a standard of quality is required for comparison. Fortunately, these exist!

Measurement

Modern propeller measurement started in Brisbane Australia roughly 30 years ago with the introduction of the Prop ScanTM measurement system. Prop ScanTM has since become the most widely used prop analysis tool worldwide. Our company, Tech-Helice, was the first European company to purchase, and to be trained and certified to run a Prop ScanTM service. We have been at it now, on the Cote d’Azur, for close to 10 years.

Standard

In 1980, twenty industrial countries, together with the ISO, wrote and adopted ISO 484/2. This is the only internationally recognised standard describing propeller precision. It describes four Classes as shown at the right of the page.

What practical use can we make of this standard? What does it mean physically to the boat, it’s passengers and crew? Without being too scientific about it, I will give my own analysis of ISO 484/2. To be brief, we will just consider the two extremes: Class S - No vibration or noise from the props. No wasted engine power. Maximum fuel efficiency. Class S is necessary for optimum operation of high speed, powerful boats, as well as for boats where passenger com-

fort is required such as ferries.

Class III - Inaccuracies of blade surfaces and mass balance waste significant engine power.

Fuel consumption can be 20% or more above necessary. Serious loss of speed. Vibration and noise reach levels which are unpleasant for passengers and crew, and most importantly cause physical damage to the boat!

Note - Class 1 is the minimum class required for the happy operation of any vessel.

ISO Class

Description

Class S

Very High Accuracy High Accuracy Medium Accuracy Wide Tolerances

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3

Service

At Tech-Helice, our Prop ScanTM equipment outputs the propellers’ condition directly in ISO class. Graphic outputs show us where the blades are in or out of specification.

These graphic images guide our technicians as they physically re-shape the blade surfaces to improve their precision up to ISO Class 1 or ISO Class S tolerances.

After the pitch has been corrected, we finish our service with a mass balance. At this point the props are polished according to the ISO standard, and ready to run. Each owner gets a copy of the Before Service and After Service Prop ScanTM graphics so he can confirm the work done in our shop.

Results

The results of the Tech-Helice service are:  Elimination of noise and vibration due to the props.  Correct and balanced engine RPMs (via pitch changes)  Fuel economy of 3% or 4% up to 25%  Increased speed in almost all cases.

Modern boats need precise propellers. At Tech-Helice we promise you will: Smooth your ride. Burn less Fuel. Gain Performance.

Contact:

Tech-Helice SARL Glen Bishop 83230 Bormes les Mimosas Tel. 0494 010 303 Mob. 0603 060 506 Email: glen@tech-helice.com www.tech-helice.com

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NAVIGATOR

nice guide NICE

Marc Chagall Museum

Negressco Hotel

Port

The Old Town

eating and drinking Traditional There are two ways of enjoying old-school eating in Vieux Nice. You can cosy up among gingham tablecloths and wood panelling at family-run Acchiardo (38 rue Droite, 93 85 51 16) or L’Escalinada (22 rue Pairolière, 93 62 11 71), to eat Côte d’Azur comfort food, such as serious fish soup or home-made gnocchi. Or seek out one of the cheap and casual specialists in socca – the local chickpea pizza, served steaming hot – such as Chez René Socca (2 rue Miralheti, 93 92 05 73) or Nissa Socca (7 rue Réparate, 93 80 18 35).

Gastronomic Wood-panelled and reassuringly expensive, Le Chantecler is the fine-dining restaurant at the stupendously glamorous Negresco hotel (37 promenade des Anglais, 93 16 64 00), and a nifty career move for local chefs with high-end aspirations. Up beyond the port, La Réserve is an iconic Belle Epoque building looking out over the ocean, with jazzage interiors and a luxurious Provençal menu.

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The best hotels, restaurants, museums and more to make you nutty for Nice Bistronomique For excellent food and informal ambience, try Flaveur (25 rue Gubernatis, 93 62 53 95), a showcase for the original, globetrotting cuisine of brothers Mickaël and Gaël Tourteaux; or L’Aromate (22 avenue Maréchal Foch, 93 62 98 24), another relaxed New Town spot, where lunch is snappy and goodvalue, and dinner menus get more adventurous and cheffy.

Seafood L’Ane Rouge on the port (7 quai des Deux Emmanuel, 93 89 49 63) serves impeccably fresh local catch with classical light sauces, or head to Les Viviers (22 rue Alphonse Karr, 93 16 00 48) in the New Town, which is divided into a posh half and a relaxed bistrot.

Wine bars Run by and for passionate oenophiles, Nice’s new-generation bars à vin offer natural and biodynamic wines from small producers, paired with simple, artisan-produce dishes: two favourites are Cave de l’Origine (3 rue Dalpozzo, 83 50 09 60) and La Mise Au Verre (17 rue Pastorelli, 93 85 69 90).

Bars Locals head to Karr (10 rue Alphonse Karr, 93 62 08 73) for gossip and cocktails; the plusher Vieux Nice equivalent is Le Comptoir (20 rue St-François de Paule, 93 92 08 80), or take your place for the apéritif or latenight drinks at one of the bars around Cours Saleya: La Civette du Cours is a classic (1 cours Saleya, 93 80 80 59). For something a

bit clubbier, there are DJ nights in the bar at futuristic Hi Hôtel (3 avenue des Fleurs, 97 07 26 26).

essential information:

where to stay Top end The uniquely flamboyant, utterly OTT design of Le Negresco is the painstaking work of its revered owner, Mme Augier, who is responsible for everything from the authentic colours in the Louis XV suites (every floor is styled for a different epoch) to the antique treasures in the wood-panelled Le Relais bar. World-class glamour.

37 promenade des Anglais, 92 14 77 00, www. hotel-negresco-nice.com.

Comfortable Located at the foot of the Colline du Château, between Vieux Nice and the port, La Pérouse is an attractively styled retreat, with boutiquey decor in its rooms and suites, terracotta tiles underfoot on its sunny terraces, a great pool with views out to sea, and pretty alfresco dining areas.

11 quai Rauba-Capeu, 93 62 34 63, www.hotel-laperouse.com

Modern art The marble-clad, architecturally ingenious MAMAC (Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain, Promenade des Arts, T 93 62 61 62, closed Monday) is home to a significant permanent collection of pop art, minimalism, abstract painting and avant-garde art from France and the USA, with a room dedicated to Yves Klein, and a strong Niçois showing from Arman, César and Sosno.

Hip The USP of Le Windsor in the New Town is its unique, ever-evolving design: half of its rooms and the lobby have been decorated by contemporary artists, with attractive, sometimes radical results.

Among other reasons to stay here are the leafy gardens, the low-key, friendly bar and dining room, and a dinky spa dubbed the Espace Wi Zen. 11 rue Dalpozzo, 93 88 59 35, www.hotelwindsornice.com

Opera on sea Nice’s opera house (9 rue Raoul Bosio, 92 17 40 00) is a fantastic 19th-century confection, built with the approval of Charles Garnier, and replete with wedding-cake exterior, Raimondi statues of the four muses, red velvet and gilt a-gogo and spectacular chandelier.

Inexpensive L’Excelsior’s impressive Belle Epoque façade, central location and efficient service make it the pick of the three-star bunch. Its small size and quiet garden add to the appeal.

19 avenue Durante, 93 88 18 05, www.excelsiornice.com

arts and culture Local heroes The Musée Matisse (164 avenue des Arènes, 93 81 08 08, closed Tuesday) is housed in a Genoese-stye 17th-century villa, where you can view hundreds of drawings and engravings, and paintings and cut-outs such as Jazz: Icarus from 1942. Nearby in Cimiez, the Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall was built, with input from the artist, in 1979, and is a sombre geometric space in which to contemplate his joyous Old Testament scenes.

Historic house One of the best-restored and most accessible of Nice’s baroque monuments, Palais Lascaris (15 rue Droite, 93 62 72 40, closed Tuesday) is a captivating place to duck into on a hot afternoon, with a collection of antique musical instruments on the third floor, and much in the way of fine frescos, tapestries, statuary and original architectural features.

shopping Fashion Find well-selected preppy menswear – APC, Opening Ceremony, Comme Des Garçons, Acne – and selected women’s lines from Swilldens and Sessún in Antic Boutik (19 rue de la Préfecture, 93 62 66 10), a long-established, supercontemporary outlet in the middle of Vieux Nice.

Interiors Among the handfuls of antiques dealers around the port, Achille Antiques (2 rue Emmanuel Philibert, 93 56 35 83) stands out for its gleaming art deco pieces.

Food Gourmets can shop greedily at a pair of terrific stores on Rue St-François de Paule in Vieux Nice.

Nicolas Alziari (14 rue St-François de Paule, 93 62 94 03) is a family-run deli and olive-oil producer, selling its fruity, grassy wares in irresistible blue and yellow tins. Almost opposite, Auer (7 rue StFrançois de Paule, 93 85 59 95) originally made and sold candied fruits, and now tempts visitors with all manner of premium confectionary, showcased delightfully in its well-preserved 19th-century interior.

Wine Caves Bianchi (7 rue Raoul Bosio, 93 85 65 79) is another historic old-town emporium, a real pleasure to browse: look for wines from the local Bellet appellations.

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essential Nice Our top ten Nice experiences • An early morning stroll (or jog, or skate) along the Promenade des Anglais.

• Lunch, a swim and a sunbathe at a swanky beach club, such as Plage Beau Rivage.

• A pilgrimage to the Musée Nation al Message Biblique Marc Chagall.

• Lunch at no-bookings bistro La Merenda, a Vieux Nice institution, where the courgette flower beignets are probably the best in the world.

• Apéritifs on Cours Saleya: a pastis or a glass of cold Provençal rosé.

• Ice-creams from Fenocchio,just off Place Rossetti. Try lavender, nougat, or tomato and basil sorbet.

• An early-evening stroll from Cours Saleya to the port.

• Socca pizza, piping hot.

• A glass of natural wine with your supper at La Mise au Verre wine bar.

• A visit to the strange and wonderful modernist Ste-Jeanne d’Arc church, built by Jacques Droz in 1926–1933.

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YACHT ESSENTIALS

Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services

Van Cappellen Consultancy

FreeStyle Slides

The FreeStyle Cruiser™ from FreeStyle Slides is the world’s first custom made, sealed-air inflatable water slide for the yacht industry. At FreeStyle Slides our vision for cutting edge family entertainment has led to the development of some of the most unique inflatable slides in the world. The FreeStyle Cruiser™ is a highly unique product that provides the most exciting experience in water toys for privately owned and chartered vessels.

As a yacht owner we recognize the quality of life and the level of entertainment that you have come to expect. The FreeStyle Cruiser™ not only meets with the approval of our clients but has exceeded their expectations. The essence of our products revolve around the concept of“FreeStyle Sliding”.

Each individual Cruiser™ slide is custom built to the exacting specifications of your yacht for more information: T: 001 727-563-2003 W: freestyleslides.com

Van Cappellen Consultancy is the innovative acoustic expert in the yachting industry for over 25 years. Our team consists of flexible and experienced engineers who like to deliver the right solution for noise and vibration reduction.

This means providing no-nonsense solutions to achieve your targets. Our independent advice can include amongst other items: Detailed insulation and structural fire protection drawings according to Lloyds/ MCA/DNV Computer noise level prediction Insulation material selection Noise and vibration measurements at sea trials, as bench mark at a refit project or as survey for trouble-shooting.

Your are always welcome for advice and solutions in noise and vibration control. for more information: T: +31-78-6411022 info@vacappellen.org www.vancappellen.org

Yacht Samples Owned and operated by yacht engineer and ex-yacht captain, yachtsamples.com uses a wealth of knowledge gained through our careers within the super yacht industry to assist the clients in processing, interpreting and following up on all fluid analysis reports generated.

We are a customer lead company, who pride ourselves on our ‘one to one’ relationship with our clients and are always happy to answer any queries.

We use sister labs in Europe and the USA to ensure a continuity of our easy to read analysis reports

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both sides of the Atlantic to allow the engineers to easily spot trend through the reports We provide the quickest sample turn around possible and a single point of contact for each client.

Also available are our onboard incubators and portable test kits for fuel and potable water, which are especially useful for yachts travelling further afield.

We now have an online ordering and payment service an easy to use information fill-in sheet for each sample, saving the engineer time and provides the laboratory with the information required for

better analysis reporting.

We also supply the Vessel Bunkering Manifold (VBM), a multiple cam lock unit invented and developed by our own in-house engineer, Donovan Benbrook. The VBM was designed to decrease time and effort of bunkering and keep the process safe and clean, this portable unit comes with its own ISO approved fuel hose and storage case. Find out more on www.yachtsamples. com or watch the video on you tube: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Ga4iocSjL0s for more information: T: +44 (0)7595 334592

Sea Tel Sea Tel Announces QOR Gone are the days of having to manually switch antenna systems based on satellite location--a process that can take days, and leaves room for error. Sea Tel has announced the release of Quadrature Oriented Reflectors (QOR), an antenna operation that will revolutionize at-sea communication. The first of its kind, QOR offers a dual antenna system that will allow for an immediate changeover. Sea Tel will offer QOR through both TV-at-sea and Communications-at-sea models, both of which consist of two independent reflectors on a marine stabilized pedestel.

These systems are designed to increase productivity and eliminate misstep in changeover--ultimately changing the way we communicate at sea. for more information: Atul.Chawla@cobham.com T: 001 (925) 798-7979

Lift Emotion BV For elevators in every shape and size you can trust on the creativity of our engineers. Within the limits of the applicable regulations we are capable of designing every elevator desired by customer or architect. This a ongoing process in order to achieve the best technical and commercial solution.

We accept every challenge and invite you to take a look at the several disciplines Lift-emotion is active. You can also contact us for more information, we will gladly help you.

Lift Emotion’s engineers do the demanded yearly maintenance checks as demanded by Lloyds etc for any type or brand of elevator.

Lift Emotion BV can deliver: panoramic elevators, passenger / crew elevators, dumbwaiters, trolley lifts, crew lifts and special solutions. for more information: T: +31 522242153 W: www.lift-emotion.eu

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Heirlooms With more than 25 years experience manufacturing bed, table and bathroom linens for the yacht industry, Heirlooms has a genuine understanding of what is required for yacht projects. Working closely with yacht professional to the owners precise specification, Heirlooms creates linens that perfectly complement the interior colour scheme giving owners flexibility to have their own unique designs. The timeless elegance of our linens, unparalleled quality of fabrics and uncompromising attention to detail, has all combined to establish our reputation as a leading manufacturer.

As part of our on-going service we keep detailed records of every order so that replenishments can be ordered quickly and easily within a six week lead time with no minimum order level.

In addition to guest linens, our service extends to crew linens and towels where we have a range of high quality durable linens with a number of styles to enhance each cabin. for more information: Tel: +44 (0) 1243 820252 www.heirlooms-superyachts.com sales@heirlooms-linens.co.uk

FenderHooks FenderHooks llc is now using a “NO OIL” LEATHER. Its benefits are reduced maintenance, higher scuff resistance, and greater gloss retention. Called “WOW LEATHER” an anagram for “water,oil,weather” resistance, it is featured in all its find products.

Its product line is geared toward larger vessel’s requirements of 5” and 6” widths, using 3mm to 6mm 316L stainless steel

core. Also featured are their propriety E-Z Fairleads, artistically designed to be functional and beautiful.

They are made of 316L polished stainless steel with full penetrating welds. Coming shortly will be a larger E-Z Fairlead that is more pleasing in proportion to the larger FenderHooks for more information: T: 001 561 832 3434 www.fenderhooks.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Riviera Carpenters

Riviera Carpenters, why are they worth recommending? It’s quite simple really, they do the job they said they would do, for the price they said they would do it for, and by the date they said they would do it by. This is a no surprises outfit that delivers a quality product. Capable of producing furniture to match the existing furniture onboard, in both terms of style and finish, most of their projects will start with 3D drawings of your idea to ensure that the final product matches what was requested. With Riviera Carpenters on board you can be sure your woodwork is in skilled and reliable hands. for more information: Matthew Stead +33 (0)660110916 Matthew@rivieracarpenters.com

Compsite Works

Compositeworks Refit & Repair Using a 300t travel lift, a 2.000t yacht lift, a 300m dry dock and a covered hangar for yachts up to 300t, Compositeworks provides unrivalled services for yachts up to 180m. On their exceptional site in La Ciotat in the South of France, Compositeworks’ international team of 70 can perform any works from a full paint job to class surveys or major structural modifications. An existing yacht list boasting many repeat clients including the world’s largest private yachts is the ultimate testimony to client satisfaction.

Ongoing Developments: New 50m Paint Cabin Summer 2011 saw the opening of Compositeworks’ state of the art 50m paint cabin which was built using latest technologies and with the environment at heart. Serviced by a 300t travel lift and featuring an internal keel pit, the paint cabin guarantees a quick turnaround and highest quality standards. for more information: info@compositeworks.com www.compositeworks.com

Mobius

Safezone Safezone Marine is the principal supplier of onsite flame-proofing treatments to the luxury yacht market, the only company officially accredited by the MCA to supply such a service. We operate through a mobile network to deliver LY2 compliant flame-proofing applications to clients worldwide.

In 2006 our revolutionary flame-proofing technology was named one of the top

products of the year by The Yacht Report.

New for 2012, we introduce our latest groundbreaking technology, Safenight™, a unique mattress treatment which not only flame-proofs, but eradicates bed bugs and kills all known superbugs in the process. A safe and healthy sleeping environment in one fell swoop. for more information: T: +44 (0)191 4872004 www.safezonemarine.com

Dometic In-Duct Breathe Easy™ Air Purifier Dometic Marine’s award-winning In-Duct Breathe Easy™ Air Purifier works within the ducting of a yacht’s air conditioning system to eliminate odors, biological and chemical contaminants from the air you breathe. Operating silently, it purifies and cleanses air using Photocatalytic NanoMesh Technology with UV light. Each time the air circulates it is further purified.

Independent testing confirms that the In-Duct Breathe Easy reduces microbiological contaminants such as bacteria, fungi, and pollen as well as volatile organic

compounds (VOCs) by up to 99.9%. It is available in all common duct diameters and is easy to install. Simple maintenance: Change UV bulb annually. for more information: Tel: +1 954 633 3110 www.dometic.com

Mobius Design Group ensures that electronic entertainment – streaming music and movies – everywhere aboard your yacht, is an effortless yet sophisticated, “one touch” luxury. Designed and engineered by certified staff, our custom solutions keep you insulated from the complicated, rights-managed, protocol-driven devices and network issues behind the scenes. Mobius systems, customized for each installation, have earned the trust of captains and project managers and have reliably delighted owners around the world for over 20 years.

Beyond just media distribution and control, custom Mobius systems also include Lighting, Security, TVRO and VSat communications for the complete marine experience. for more information: Vicki Shand-Horn +1 561 736 7720 vicki@mobiusdesigngroup.com www.mobiusdesgingroup.com

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Innovative solutions to your carpentry problems -Varnishes, lacquers , and other finishes to wood surfaces -Veneers, marquetry and carvings -Perspex and felt crockery holders -Motorised television lifts

-Refit work to yacht interior and exterior spaces -Construction and installation of new furniture -Repair and maintenance of existing woodwork

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YACHT ESSENTIALS ACTI

ACTI 529 ave Robert Brun, ZI Camp Laurent, 83500 La Seyne Sur Mer Specialised in all aspects of metal works and welding / fabrication mainly for the marine industry, directly on yachts or through shipyards. General Manager is Romuald Seillier and Project Manager is former merchant captain/engineer, Marc Antoine Gonin (fluent in English).

A 50 technicians high qualified team is at your service for any custom fabrication works / repairs on stainless steel, carbon, galvanized steel, aluminium, copper, copper-nickel and titanium. Service hull valves and pumps ; our team can handle anything from deck fittings made with polished stainless steel with or without visible welds, plus boiler making and installation to any plumbing or pipe work. Spacious workshop near Toulon, trucks and portable welding equipment, available from Marseilles to Monaco and further on special request. for more information: Tel : +33 (0)4 94 63 29 88 info@acti-seillier.com

Heinen & Hopman

HVAC sand and dust filter systems for luxury yachts As sand can cause serious damage to HVAC equipment and interior, smart superyacht owners choose to protect their systems with proper sand and dust filters.

Heinen & Hopman is dedicated to providing customers with the best and safest interior environment. It constantly invests time and resources into finding superior technologies

for sand and dust filter solutions, customised to client requests.

Options range from basic bag-filter systems to highly innovative spin-filter systems that use centrifugal forces to filter the air from sand and dust particles. More detailed information is available upon request. for more information: t 033-2997641 e info@heinenhopman.com www.heinenhopman.com

Topcoat d’Azur Topcoat d’Azur is one of the longest established marine paint and varnish applicators on the Cote d’Azur. Antibes based, with full paintshop, workshop and warehouse facilities just 15 minutes inland, the company prides itself on an excellent reputation and works right across the Riviera. Run by Nik Cuttelle, an ex-captain with 20 years refit & refinishing experience, the company fully understands the demands and expectations of the Superyacht industry. Topcoat technicians are highly qualified in all aspects of application including engine room refinishing and are recommended applicators for DuPont™Marine

Finishes including metallic and pearl paint application. They also offer a paint consultation and colour matching service.

Contact details: Tel: +33 (0)492 92 18 51 mobile: + 33 (0)616 97 78 64 email: info@topcoatdazur.com www.topcoatdazur.com

Marble Top Restoration Nick Gibbs founded and has been running Marbletop International for over 10 years and he can boast some of the largest and most exquisite yachts in the industry as his regular clients.

Nick started his yachting career in 1987 and crewed for 13 years until an opportunity arose to start his own company shore side. With his experience comes a wealth of knowledge about the restoration and maintenance of all natural stone. Marbletop

works the whole coast of France and has clients from Genoa to Barcelona.

Nick’s motto is “No Mess-No Fuss”, a winning combination that makes Marbletop the leading marble restoring company for Yachts. We can sum up Marbletop by one Captain who said “Nick is the best at what he does”. for more information: T:+33(0) 4 93 42 84 13 E: nick@marbletoprestoration.com

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Van Driel

“Quality above all: Van Driel lifts you up to a higher level” Van Driel, established 150 years ago in The Netherlands, is one of the top players on their market segments: hydraulic cylinders, cranes and yacht equipment. Van Driel engineers on a high level, together with your specialist or the team of the shipyard.

Because we are developing and constructing continu-

ously, we offer a range of high quality products. Due to our focus on the future regarding technical development, constructions, safety and user friendly control, we’ll stay at the top in our business for many years.

Because we have our own service specialists, we deliver a real over all solution. for further information: tel: +31 (0)252-672293 E-Mail: info@vandriel.eu Web: www.vandriel.eu

Terry Allen

Purchasing a boat, performing a refit or any major modification can turn into your worst nightmare. The importance of getting the right information, basic design, specification as well as an unbiased opinion of associated costs is the beginning of any project.

Terry Allen has been in the pleasure boating industry for over 20 years. The marine industry for over 35 years.

Help yourself, get the facts and enjoy, surprises are not always fun.

No matter what the need, let Terry help you to ensure that your dream is the pleasure that you first thought.

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ADVERTORIAL

ACCESSIBILITY and SERVICE on the MEDITERRANEAN Kelvin Hughes announces the opening of their new Antibes office

O

ver five years ago Kelvin Hughes formed a dedicated team to service the Bridge and Navigation Management of Super Yachts. During this time the Niche Market Super Yacht Industry has moved on in dynamic fashion. Clients are drawn from all over the world, but the fascination and enthusiasm for cruising and berthing in the chic South of France and Western Italian Coast remains high. To put it crudely, this is where the action is. The consequence of this for us is that we need to be able to provide a high level of service quality through personal contact in this most active of regions. At the beginning of September Kelvin Hughes Super Yacht will be opening an office and shop in Antibes with the sole intention of increasing our accessibility. For some time

Kelvin Hughes has worked with the well established business Yacht Shopping SARL, which has very well positioned premises in the Rue Honore Ferrare in Antibes, and is owned and run by John & Eli Cookson. The Office and Shop will be located with Yacht Shopping SARL.

Close and Personnel

Kirsty Stratton is transferring from our Southampton branch and will spearhead our activity in tandem with Helen Richmond, Business Development Manager, and Terry Smallwood, Director. The office will have the full Kelvin Hughes set up as well as a comprehensive stock of Charts and Publications relating to both the Med and Caribbean areas. Swift deliveries from Head Office will also enable the total range to be accessible. Most importantly, KH personnel will be avail-

able to visit Yachts and assist in any of the day to day matters arising, and help crew make the best of the products and services we are providing through training and assistance. A delivery system will be available from the office to the yacht for the area from Marseilles east to Genoa. Chart and Publication storage, chart correction and publication updates will be available.

The office and shop are planned to open on September 5th 2011, and we very much look forward to being able to work closely with our clients and enhance the relationship and service quality.

Terry Smallwood says none of the above would have been possible without the help of John and Eli Cookson www.khsuperyacht.com

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Diploma Lloyds Maritime Academy Marine Surveying 35 years of engineering experience • Pre Purchase Survey and Evaluation • Machinery and Hull Surveys • Project Management and Consultation • Exhaust System Design and Consultation • Forensic Accounting Audits

Contact: info@terryallenmarine.com www.terryallenmarine.com Phone: Europe +33 (0)660 753 150

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ASK THE EXPERTS LOUISE SYDBECK

ROGER G. HARRISON

JONATHAN BROWNE

ALISON RENTOUL

Louise is the wine consultant and wine educator at Riviera Yacht Support in Antibes with more than 15 years experience in the wine industry. In addition to being mad about wine she holds the WSET Diploma and is half way to becoming a Master of Wine. She passed the theory exam in 2010 with the tasting exam in 2011.

Roger is joint major shareholder and founder of the consultancy firm, 7 East Yachts SARL, Antibes, specializing in yacht management, yacht sales, luxury charter and business training. He was previously Head of Training at AMPM Solutions, SARL, Antibes and he is a qualified Maritime Trainer.

Jonathan is the Gérant of Power To Sail SARL based in Antibes. Power To Sail specialize in recruiting for a number of the leading Yacht Management Companies.

Alison is The Crew Coach, an accredited personal development coach and ex yacht crew, with more than 12 years of yachting industry experience, providing private individual coaching and onboard workshops worldwide.

WILL THE BORDEAUX BUBBLE EVER BURST?

ARE THE OWNERS RUNNING AWAY FROM THEIR BOATS?

CAN WORKING HARD BE FUN?

WHAT MAKES A GOOD CAPTAIN GREAT?

In the past few years we’ve witnessed an extreme increase in price for the top Bordeaux wines with Chateau Lafite leading with a 500% surge in the past five years, the Chateau’s second wine, Carruades de Lafite, has seen a 1,300 % price increase. This dramatic change is mainly fuelled by an ever increasing demand in Asia and particularly China but also due to the top scores given to the vintages of 2005, 2009 and 2010. Robert Parker says the 2009 vintage is the best he has ever tasted. Can the market take further increases? Some say it’s a self regulating market and with the number of new millionaires in China increasing every year, demand is likely to grow together with price. And judging from a “yachting perspective” and our Russian clients the trend certainly seems to continue…

During the boom years of yacht builds an industry expert predicted that regulations and costs would see owners running from their boats. Many scorned his forecast .

Seven years on, a well known broker believes the true battle is to keep existing owners on their boats and to find a new generation of owners.

So was the original prediction correct?

Some say the industry will recover to ‘boom’ levels.

Others mention that there will always be owners trading up to larger or newer boats. We must improve our cost effectiveness, reduce regulations and become an attractive proposition for the new generation of owners and their financiers.

Maybe the way we crew the vessels is the first step to change?

Often we see candidates who interview well, with good references, who stop trying as soon as they are offered the job! Turning up on time, working hard and doing a good job is reward in itself. I confess that I did not realise these simple truths myself until my mid thirties. Too many crew members both new and very experienced, still want to live the lazy dream filled with late nights and even later mornings.

The new cold reality is that clients demand value for money and the lifestyle career seekers will always be the first to be laid off.

A good Captain must be completely competent in operating a vessel to an extremely high standard.

But the attributes that will see a Captain transcend good to great (and therefore experience the ultimate in professional and personal success) are his or her personal qualities. As both an employee and a boss, the Captain must carefully manage relationships in all directions: Up (with their owner and management); Sideways (with suppliers and specialists); and Down (with their crew). To do this, Captains need highly developed interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively, with quiet confidence, an even temperament and inspiring leadership behaviour.

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HYGIENE

CLEANING CLINIC From removing red wine stains from carpets to removing ring marks from wooden surfaces, cleaning and hygiene guru Aggie MacKenzie provides the answers.

What is the best way to remove red wine stains?

My top tip is to attend to a stain as soon as possible, and start with plain water… when it comes to cleaning products, less is always better than more.

Stock up on soda water – it’s what you’ll need for any red wine spills on the carpet. Forget white wine and salt: soda water is it…lots of it, and an old white towel. Slosh it over the stain and, working from the outside in, dab, dab, dab with the towel and repeat the process with clean bits of towel until all the red is out of the carpet and on the towel. (Don’t rub too vigorously as you might damage the fibres and spoil the pile.) If it’s a tablecloth, best to run under warm water immediately then put into the washing machine on the hottest wash the fabric can take, using biological washing powder.

What is the best way to remove ring marks if someone puts down a cup on the pristine wooden surface without using a coaster?

Take a shelled Brazil nut and rub along the grain of the wood. Or use metal polish, such as Brasso, with a soft duster, again going with the grain. Or if there’s a smoker on board, a little ash on a dampened soft cloth should sort it.

It’s always lovely to have flowers around, especially fragrant blooms. Lilies have such a great smell, but their stamens are a total nuisance. If anyone brushes

past and stamens leave a yellow mark, is there any remedies to remove the spilt pollen?

Whatever you do, do not rub at the pollen! All that happens is you’ll be pushing the strong dye into the fibres (and it’s always a smart white cotton blouse, isn’t it?). The only answer is to take a piece of sticky tape, keep pressing very lightly over the stain and renewing the tape until every last particle is gone from the surface.

What is the best way to deal with the problems caused by melted wax?

If candlesticks are clogged up with wax, use a hot hairdryer to melt it, then wipe away quickly with kitchen paper. If the wax is on a flat surface, remove with a plastic scraper, then take a hairdryer and paper towel to deal with the last bits. For a tablecloth, pick off what you can then cover the stain with kitchen paper and, using an iron on medium heat, rub back and forth, moving the paper round until all the wax is off the fabric and on to the paper.

If you have any questions or queries of a cleaning nature that you would like Aggie to answer, please send to; On Board Magazine, Plum Publications, 19 Rue de la Fontaine, Valbonne, 06560, Alpes Maritime, France

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BODY

V

Yoga

TREATMENT FOCUS

Yoga

Pilates

BASICS

Originating in India 5,000 years ago, yoga benefits body and mind. Co-ordinating breath, movement and meditation, it’s a great way to de-stress, as it requires total focus. There are lots of different types, from traditional hatha to bikram - performed in a hot room.

RESULTS Yoga is not just meditation and light stretching; it’s a whole body workout that improves strength, flexibilty, balance, posture and muscle tone.

BEST FOR A low-impact activity yoga is suitable for most people, even pregnant women and those with joint problems. It can also help weight-training enthusiasts get a balanced-looking physique.

CELEBRITY FANS Geri Haliwell, Jennifer Aniston, Madonna

Pilates BASICS By performing a series of strenghening and mobility exercises, pilates engages your ‘core’- deep abdominal, back and pelvic floor muscles. Breathing techniques are essential in pilates, allowing you to work with rather than fighting against, your body.

RESULTS

CUPPING

Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, cupping can treat almost anything, from muscle aches to varicose veins.

The treatment involves placing heated cups - usually made from either plastic, glass, bamboo or rubber - on to accupressurepoints. The heat creates a vacuum, sucking the skin up a few millimetres mobilising blood flow and releasing toxins. The cups are left in place for up to 15 minutes and the experience is usually painless, but it can leave bruises.

As well as treating localised injuries, cupping can be used for digestive and circulatory problems.

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Although a low-impact exercise, pilates can give you a lean, muscular look, as well as a toned stomach, better posture and stronger back muscles.

BEST FOR Pilates strenghens pelvic floor muscles, so is beneficial during and after pregnancy. It also boosts core strength, so it can help runners improve their running style. Also aids recovery from back injuries.

CELEBRITY FANS Gwyneth Paltrow, Courtney Cox, Charlize Theron.

BURN MORE FAT

when short on time and space!

‘Paddy’s 240 challenge’ is just one example of how to burn fat and improve your fitness levels in record time, despite your space and time restrictions.

The Challenge:

Perform 2 rounds of the whole 120 repetition circuit.

1st and 2nd time you do it: Rest for 60 secs. between exercises.

3rd and 4th time you do it: Rest for 30 secs. between exercises.

5th time and beyond: Perform as quickly as you can, resting when and if you need to.

Do this session 3 times per week and see the results!

All you need is water, a stopwatch, a mat and your best effort!

Remember to stretch any weak/ injured areas

Times to aim for (fit/ v.fit/ super fi t): Ladies: 14/12/10mins.

Gents: 13/11/9mins.

REPS: 12 (alternating 6 each side)

1

Name: Push-up Rotator Focus: Upper body and obliques Description: Hands under shoulders, abs contracted, push up from floor. At top, rotate so top hand is straight up in the air.

Make easier: Perform push-up on knees.

2

Name: Rear Lunge Knee Up Focus: Legs and abdominals.

Description: Lunge back. Touch knee to floor (keeping front knee behind mid-foot).

Stand-up straight and touch knee to opposite hand.

Make harder: Jump at the top.

REPS: 24 (12 one side, then change sides)

Name: Rear Plank Kick Up Focus: Triceps and abdominals.

Description: Contract abs to lift toe as far towards head as possible. Then change sides.

Make easier: Perform either on your elbows or with bent knees.

REPS: 24 (alternating 12 each side)

Name: Surfer Focus: Whole Body.

Description: As with surfing, get to feet as quickly as you can. Long position, to push-up position, jump up dynamically to standing.

Make easier: On to knees before standing before jumping up.

REPS: 12

3

Dynamic Warm Up:

15 x slow push-ups (on knees if required) and 15 x Y-Squats (keeping arms well above head to feel in your middle-lower back).

Perform with perfect and controlled technique.

These exercises will prepare the whole body for work & to avoid injury.

Paddy Warwick Personal Trainer

4 5 6

Name: Sumo Squat Focus: Legs and Obliques Description: Arms crossed, descend to 90œ at knees, stand-up and touch knee to elbow. Change sides on next squat, alternating sides each time).

Name: Mountain Climber Focus: Shoulder and abdominals.

Description: Hands below shoulders.

Shoulders, hips and heels in line. Squeeze knee to elbow by contracting abdominals.

Make harder: Touch knees inside elbows.

REPS: 24 (alternating 12 each side)

REPS: 24 (alternating 12 each side)

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ADVERTORIAL

Help with your HVAC

OPERATION RELIABILITY IS THE KEY STRENGTH FOR ALL THE CUSTOM MADE HEINEN & HOPMAN HVAC PRODUCTS

H

einen & Hopman Engineering, the world’s leading specialist in the development and installation of climate control systems onboard (super)yachts, set up a new service point this summer on the Côte d’Azur. Heinen & Hopman France now offers all yacht owners and shipyards fast and efficient on-site support and maintenance of their HVAC systems on the French Riviera.

The importance of good working HVAC systems

HVAC systems such as air conditioning have a major impact on comfort levels within marine and sailing environments. A sense of comfort is relative, influenced by issues such as temperature, humidity, air circulation and ventilation as well as health, environment, noise, dust and the temperature in adjoining spaces. With this in mind it is always important to have good working systems onboard the yachts.

Contact:

For more detailed information about Heinen & Hopman France see www.heinenhopmanfrance. com, call +31 (0) 33 29925000 or email info@ heinenhopman.com

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Having the comfort or the health of the people onboard affected by a problem with the HVAC systems is unacceptable, especially when the yacht is in use of its owner.

In such a situation having an HVAC specialist that can be trusted is also important as the onboard systems have their own individual high standards and requirements, environmental conditions, regulations and specifications.

Heinen & Hopman Engineering

Heinen & Hopman was established in 1965, installing relatively simple air-conditioning, cooling, ventilation and central heating systems onboard ships in Dutch shipyards. This quickly led to demand for complete packages in the specialised field of systems of high class for the luxury yacht industry.

Nowadays Heinen & Hopman has virtually all leading yards as clients and its global network of agents, after sales centres and offices offer the most comprehensive customised HVAC solutions available.

Heinen & Hopman France

The Heinen & Hopman France service point is located on the Côte d’Azur and was set up this summer by Heinen & Hopman Engineering to provide support to all vessels with problems or uncertainties with an HVAC system. The service area includes the whole Côte d’Azur.

Open throughout the year, Heinen & Hopman France provides exceptional after-sales service and guarantees the best possible solutions. It provides all yacht owners and shipyards with the convenience of a trusted service and maintenance provider in this area.

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LEGAL

The Fourth

Pillar

Quentin Bargate, Senior Partner of the Superyacht Group of the City Law firm Bargate Murray, looks at the benefits of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 for Seafarers and superyacht crew.

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M

uch has been written about the Maritime Labour Convention (“MLC”) for the past year, a time when the Superyacht industry has started to raise concerns about the impact of the convention on yachting.

The Convention is due to come into force in the coming year or so and superyacht owners are extremely concerned that this will restrain their yachting experience. Unfortunately, as it stands the superyacht industry will both suffer and benefit from the Convention.

A convention making history

Considered as the Convention “making labour history”, the MLC, also called the “fourth pillar” of the international regulator for quality shipping, thus complementing the other key conventions such as SOLAS, STCW and MARPOL, has developed through an unprecedented five year process of intensive consultation.

It’s implementation is intended to be global and all the necessary mechanisms have been put in place to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, the Convention requirements are respected, even on the ships that fly the flag of countries that do not ratify the Convention.

Although the MLC will provide comprehensive rights and protection at work for more than 1.2 million seafarers, the Convention also aims to secure economic interests in fair competition for quality shipowners. Indeed, an estimated 90% of world trade is carried on ships and seafarers are in this sense essential to international trade and the international economic and trade system.

The MLC also directly affects the superyachting industry which represents a fraction of the maritime world in terms of trade and which has, up until now, benefited from an exclusive and flexible regulatory system.

Once in force, the Convention requirements will be mandatory and enforced through flag state certification/control and port state inspection. It is therefore very important for yacht owners and yacht managers to seek early advice to ensure full compliance when the MLC is in force.

The MLC applies to all vessels which are ordinarily engaged in commercial trade activities. This will therefore include pleasure yachts engaged in a commercial chartering activity. However, it will not apply to pleasure yachts used solely for private purposes.

Crew: Minimum requirements

The Convention provides for the seafarer’s employment and social rights which include the minimum requirements to be met for seafarers working on a ship, including the conditions of employment, minimum requirements for accommodation and crew facilities and health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection.

Most of the minimum requirements provided by the convention are, in practice, already applied by yacht owners who appreciate that high quality and loyal crew should be taken care of.

However the main changes to note are the following: 1. Annual Leave allowance: minimum of 2.5 days annual leave per month served; 2. Complaints Procedure: an onboard complaints procedure needs to be clearly set out. Some guidelines are provided but more will be published in due course; 3. “Seafarer Employment Agreements” will replace Crew Agreements; 4. Wages must be paid monthly and a nominated account must be provided to each seafarer of wages and deductions; 5. Health and Safety including risk evaluation becomes essential and the requirement that all vessels with 5 or more seafarers must have a safety committee is introduced; 6. Social Security: sickness benefit and injury benefit to seafarers are to be formally provided and backed up by a financial guarantee.

A proper employment agreement called “Seafarer Employment Agreement” will have to be drawn up and include all the minimum requirements. Crew should be given the opportunity to take advice and properly consider the terms of their engagement. The crew shall ensure that key terms such as repatriation, termination, medical care etc.. are adequately drafted in accordance with the laws of the flag state.

My firm is actively engaged in revising crew agreements for our superyacht clients and as always we recommend that crew members consult their legal advisers to ensure that all the required terms are included in their employment contract.

MLC-Useful Links: 1. http://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritime-labour-convention/lang--en/index.htm 2 http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/workingatsea/mcga-healthandsafety/maritime_labour_convention_2006.htm 3. http://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/servicessolutions/statutoryservices/mlc/

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ADVERTORIAL

Peace and Quiet

EXPERIENCED VAN CAPPELLEN ENGINEERS OFFER COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS VIA A WORLD-WIDE TROUBLE SHOOTING SERVICE FOR NOISE AND VIBRATION REDUCTION

W

ith more than 25 years of experience in the yachting industry Van Cappellen Consultancy is one of the leading companies in noise and vibration control on board luxury motor and sail yachts.

Peace and quiet aboard

Since yacht owners demand nothing less than absolute comfort we offer solutions to achieve low noise and vibration levels.

The approach is directly related to the type of project. With any new build it is important to start at the early stage of the project and to evaluate the noise and vibration targets mentioned in the contract specification.

For production boats the approach is different. Key words here are ease of material installation, efficiency and good cost to performance solutions.

The acoustic objective for most refit projects is to improve their former noise and vibration levels.

Vibration control

Vibration is an important topic in yacht building. Excessive vibration is to be prevented in any case. Remedial measures may involve basic design chances such as number of propeller blades or main dimensions of ship or superstructure. Therefore vibration should be analysed in an early phase. A yacht owner may have specific requirements for vibration levels, sometimes based on his previous yachting experience.

When vibrations are detected, there must be some form of excitation, i.e. one or more forces or moments of which the

Contact:

Willem Jan van Cappellen P +31-78-641-1022 E info@vancappellen.org W www.vancappellen.org

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amplitude is varying with time. The main exciters in a yacht are the propeller, engine and gearbox. Sometimes waves and wind are the main exciters.

There is a difference between global and local vibration problems. A global vibration problem involves the whole ship structure whereas local vibration problems involve smaller structural parts for instance a bulkhead or engine girder. Most vibration problems tend to be local.

Local natural frequency or mobility measurements at during projects’ construction phase are good tools to indentify local vibration problems. Using these measurements can determine if a structure is dynamical stiff and its natural frequencies do not coincide with dominant source frequencies.

Noise and vibration study

In the recent years Van Cappellen Consultancy has been designing and fine-tuning a new series of noise and vibration level calculations, which are more accurate over a broader frequency range.

Part thereof is gathering as much information as possible like the type of vessel, brand and model of the main machinery and hull material. Equally important is the weight and space allowance for insulation treatments and whether they need to have a fire classification.

Once we have gathered all machinery source levels, we can run both finite element analysis (FEA) and statistical energy analysis (SEA) models. SEA is a computer tool that will provide a simulation of the entire yacht and shows the acoustical and vibration energy from the main sources flowing through the structure, as well as “hot spots”. Once a 3D model is created we insert sound insulation material packages. If an area exceeds its limits we will select a different material with other properties and recalculate.

If you want peace and quiet on board, take the time and effort to research what noise and vibration levels you find acceptable and pleasing.

FINANCE

21st Century

Investment thinking We are now in the second decade of the 21st Century Clive Evans says that it is clear that the investment world has changed, and will continue to change.

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n the late 20th century and into the first decade of the 21st, the perceived wisdom of “portfolio management” was to have about 60% invested in equities [the stock market] with the balance invested in bonds [government backed and guaranteed investments] for stability.

Of the 60% stock market investment, around 75% would be invested in “developed markets” [USA, Europe, Japan etc.] with the remainder in “emerging markets” [Brazil, Russia, India, China).

effects on the Euro and European markets.

Across the Atlantic, the “Almighty Dollar” is under pressure as speculation about a possible US bond default, adds to the realisation that the USA is only solvent due to massive loans from China, leading to current fears of a repeat of 2008/9.

The world is a changed and changing place, clearly government bonds are no longer a safe haven and the “developed markets” may have run out of steam.

How does this stack up today?

So where do we turn to both make money and conserve the money we have already made?

It’s clear to most people that the huge fall in world stock markets at the end of 2008 was precipitated by massive debt levels, at every level from personal through corporate to governmental, centred predominantly around the developed markets [USA, Europe etc.].

Since then, these stock markets have recovered well and because of this, many believe we are “out of the woods” - however how much, if any, of this huge debt has been repaid?

We have seen and are seeing in 2011, the “sovereign debt” issue in Ireland, Portugal and Greece having disastrous

Clearly we need to have a different model, and we need to embrace some of the risk/opportunities that all of this change will bring, A major change since 2008 has been the availabilty to the ordinary investor of “alternative funds” previously only used by the wealthy or the institutions, many uncorrelated to world stock markets.

It’s our belief that funds trading in commodities, directly working with both alternative and conventional energy suppliers, directly investing in agriculture,

can only benefit from the inevitable demand that a rising world population will create, irrespective of what happens to the stock markets.

Commercial property may have had it’s day, but funds directly investing in agricultural land and specialist high demand real estate [student accommodation, care homes, car parking etc.] can provide both income and capital growth to a portfolio Many investors would like to have the security previously available in government bonds and bank investments in their portfolio, but no longer have faith in either institution- rightly so!

A combination of Traded Life funds [ trading in the death benefit of senior life policies], and a whole raft of secure lending funds [lending money on a secure basis to law firms to mount cases, farmers to buy agricultural machinery, even football clubs to buy footballers] can provide the same low volatility and stable returns, banks don’t lend money anymore!

We believe a mix of 30% world stockmarkets, 30% commodities/energy/ agriculture/property, and 30% secured lending etc. may be a good “middle road“ 21st century approach that we’ll be exploring here with you in the future.

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GIGS OCTOBER: Red Hot Chilli Peppers 18th Paris Katie Perry 14th & 15th London 31st Manchester Arctic Monkeys 29th London 30th London Bob Dylan & Mark Knopfler 13th Cardiff George Michael 3rd Paris Lenny Kravitz 20th Montpellier 21st Toulouse 27th London NOVEMBER: Red Hot Chilli Peppers 7th, 9th & 10th London DECEMBER: Duran Duran 2nd Birmingham 4th Glasgow 12th London George Michael 16th – 17th London

FESTIVALS NOVEMBER: Monaco Jazz Festival 23rd – 27th Including artists as diverse as: Chicago Blues Machine, David Sanborn and The Gotan Project all in marvellous setting OCTOBER: Festa Da Virgin 21st Held in Palma, Mallorca the festival includes large amounts of cake eating, singing and general festivities 98 | AUTUMN 2011 | ON BOARD

YACHTING

RUGBY WORLD CUP

SEPTEMBER: 16th-25th Southampton 21st – 24th Monaco

POOL A New Zealand, France, Tonga, Canada, Japan POOL B Argentina, England, Scotland, Georgia, Romania POOL C Australia, Ireland, Italy, Russia, USA POOL D South Africa, Wales, Fiji, Samoa, Namibia

OCTOBER: 24th – 25th Super yacht Design Symposium – Palm Beach, Fl 27th – 31st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Fl NOVEMBER: 14th – 16thGlobal Superyacht Forum – Amsterdam, NL 15th – 17th METS – Amsterdam, NL DECEMBER: 1st – 2nd Superyacht Marketing Forum – London, UK 2nd – 8th Antigua Charter Yacht Show

SPORTS SEPTEMBER: 11 CRICKET England v India, 4th ODI (Lord’s) 11 FORMULA ONE Italian GP (Monza) 12-15 CRICKET County Championship final round 16 CRICKET England v India, 5th ODI (Cardiff ) 21-24 GOLF Tour Championship (Atlanta, Georgia) 21-25 CYCLING Road World Championships (Copenhagen) 25 FORMULA ONE Singapore GP (Marina Bay) OCTOBER: 9 FORMULA ONE Japanese GP (Suzuka) 13 FOOTBALL Euro 2012 Play-off draw 16 MOTOGP Australian GP (Philip Island) 16 FORMULA ONE Korean GP (Yeongam) 23 MOTOGP Malaysian GP (Sepang) 30 FORMULA ONE Indian GP (New Delhi) NOVEMBER: 2-5 GOLF HSBC Champions (Shanghai) 6 MOTOGP Valencia GP (Cheste) 11-12 FOOTBALL Euro 2012 Qualifying play-offs 1st leg 13 FORMULA ONE Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina) 15 FOOTBALL Euro 2012 Qualifying play-offs 2nd leg 20-27 TENNIS ATP World Tour finals (London) 27 FORMULA ONE Brazilian GP (Interlagos) DECEMBER: 2 FOOTBALL Euro 2012 Finals draw 8-11 GOLF Dubai World Championship (Dubai)

SEPTEMBER: 9 Sept New Zealand v Tonga (Auckland) 10 Sept Scotland v Romania (Invercargill), Fiji v Namibia (Rotorua), France v Japan (Auckland), Argentina v England (Christchurch) 11 Sept Australia v Italy (Christchurch), Ireland v USA (New Plymouth), South Africa v Wales (Wellington) 14 Sept Samoa v Namibia (Rotorua), Tonga v Canada (Whangarei), Scotland v Georgia (Dunedin) 15 Sept Russia v USA (New Plymouth) 16 Sept New Zealand v Japan (Hamilton) 17 Sept Argentina v Romania (Invercargill), South v Fiji (Wellington), Australia v Ireland (Auckland) 18 Sept Wales v Samoa (Hamilton), England v Georgia (Christchurch), France v Canada (Napier) 20 Sept Italy v Russia (Nelson) 21 Sept Tonga v Japan (Whangarei) 22 Sept South Africa v Namibia (Auckland) 23 Sept Australia v USA (Wellington) 24 Sept England v Romania (Dunedin), New Zealand v France (Auckland) 25 Sept Fiji v Samoa (Auckland), Ireland v Russia (Rotorua), Argentina v Scotland (Christchurch) 26 Sept Wales v Namibia (New Plymouth) 27 Sept Canada v Japan (Napier), Italy v USA (Nelson) 28 Sept Georgia v Romania (Palmerston North) 30 Sept South Africa v Samoa (Auckland) OCTOBER: 1 Oct Australia v Russia (Christchurch), France v Tonga (Wellington), England v Scotland (Auckland) 2 Oct Argentina v Georgia (Palmerston North), New Zealand v Canada (Wellington), Wales v Fiji (Hamilton), Ireland v Italy (Dunedin) 8 Oct QF1 Winner C v Runner-up D (Wellington), QF2 Winner B v Runner-up A (Christchurch) 9 Oct QF3 Winer D v Runner-up C (Wellington), QF4 Winner A v Runner-up B (Christchurch) 15 Oct SF1 Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 (Auckland) 16 Oct SF2 Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 (Auckland) 21 Oct Third-place play-off (Auckland) 23 Oct Final (Auckland)

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